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VCU collaboration shapes the future of nursing with innovative residency program

May 8, 2025

A look inside the partnership between VCU School of Nursing and VCU Health and how it’s shaping the future of nursing through the Nurse Residency Program.

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A question changed everything, bringing nursing alumna to VCU

May 7, 2025

Nursing alumna Marianne Krop (B.S. '65, M.S. '79) didn’t plan to become a nurse. A chance question during her sister’s nursing school interview changed everything.

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Class of 2025: The spirit of brotherhood propelled Jagpal Chahal to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner

May 6, 2025

The VCU School of Nursing’s strong program lured the Canada native to Richmond to pursue his master’s degree.

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Patricia Kinser is named VCU School of Nursing dean

May 1, 2025

Kinser – a nurse scientist, clinician and alum of the school – has served as interim dean since April 2024.

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School honors four distinguished alumni for excellence across the profession

April 21, 2025

Honoring excellence in nursing, VCU School of Nursing recognizes four alumni who are changing health care from the bedside to the boardroom.

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Mobile Health and Wellness Program expands to South Hill

April 17, 2025

VCU Health along with VCU School of Nursing strive to eliminate barriers to care in rural communities.

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Gift advances health care access and senior care workforce development at VCU

April 14, 2025

A $100,000 donation from Genworth will support the Mobile Health and Wellness Program in the School of Nursing and the Department of Gerontology in the College of Health Professions, boosting their work in community health and senior care.

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Meet a Researcher: Amy Salisbury, Ph.D., RN, FAAN

April 2, 2025

Explore how innovative research in maternal and prenatal care is improving health outcomes for pregnant women at risk for substance use disorder and enhancing the health of their babies.

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VCU School of Nursing and VCU Health team up to launch guaranteed admission pathway for RN to B.S. program

March 31, 2025

Registered nurses at VCU Health will be guaranteed entry into the school’s RN to B.S. program, which offers a flexible, part-time option to advance their nursing careers.

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Meet a Researcher: Lathika Mohanraj, Ph.D.

March 28, 2025

Discover how research in biobehavioral sciences is helping us better understand the effects of cancer therapies, offering new hope for blood cancer patients navigating survivorship challenges.