Connections: Winter 2024

jean giddens

From the dean

Feb. 16, 2024

A message from Dean Jean Giddens

representatives from the v.c.u. school of nursing receive a 250,000 dollar check from sentara healthcare

News highlights

Feb. 16, 2024

Read up on recent accomplishments and news from the school

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For good measure

Feb. 16, 2024

VCU researchers awarded $3M grant to study early signs of dementia

ciara akil and camryn brown

Doing good

Feb. 16, 2024

A historic scholarship gift makes a mark

lana sargeant

Practice makes perfect

Feb. 16, 2024

In 2021, the VCU School of Nursing established its long-awaited faculty practice. Through an arrangement with MCV Physicians at VCU Health, the school’s nurse practitioner faculty practice within their specialty up to two days per week through shared contract agreements.

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Thrive Guide

Feb. 16, 2024

A research team based out of the VCU School of Nursing debuts a personalized emotional wellbeing planning tool for soon-to-be mothers.

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Well-appointed

Feb. 16, 2024

Meet four School of Nursing faculty recently appointed to endowed professorships.

jo robins hugs dean jean giddens at a graduation ceremony

Class notes

Feb. 16, 2024

Updates from alumni far and near

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In memoriam

Feb. 16, 2024

Remembering the lives and service of our treasured alumni

a graduating v.c.u. nursing student dressed in regalia receives adornments for her robe from faculty members

DEGREE'd to succeed

Feb. 16, 2024

Scenes from graduation