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Staying ahead of the curve

The landscape of nursing has changed. So have the needs of students. Here’s how the VCU School of Nursing is adapting.

Research

Playing the long game

As part of a nationwide study, VCU School of Nursing researchers make a significant advancement in understanding the long-term effects of COVID-19 in pediatric patients.

a clinical nurse researcher takes a blood pressure reading on a child participating in the RECOVER study

Alumni and Donors

Breaking barriers

A century ago, 10 women made history at MCV’s segregated school for Black nursing students. The inaugural graduates from the St. Philip Hospital School of Nursing were trailblazers in health care.

an old photograph of the class of 1924 at their graduation ceremony

Campus and community

Celebrating simulation

Where theory meets practice, simulation-based learning is providing students with hands-on experiences, bridging the gap between classroom and clinical practice.

two v.c.u. nursing students work on a patient assessment protocol in the school's clinical learning center

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Stay Connected

Did You Know?

Students who graduate with the minimum of a bachelor’s degree from the VCU School of Nursing are guaranteed admission to any SON graduate program provided they meet the requirements for admission and program space availability. Contact VCU_Nurse@vcu.edu for more info.

News Highlights

News highlights for fall '24

Read up on recent accomplishments and news from the school, including faculty achievements, student milestones and program updates.

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Research

Powering progress

Three nursing faculty members are exploring new avenues of research fueled by philanthropic support.

kimberly battle works with a nurse practitioner students at the v.c.u. health hub

Class Notes

Class notes for fall '24

Get the latest updates from alumni far and near.

v.c.u. nursing students pose together for a group photo after the vesting ceremony

From the Dean

Looking to what's next

A message from interim dean Patricia Kinser, Ph.D.

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