School of Nursing Magazine

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2025 Winter

patricia kinser

Campus and Community

From the dean

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

v.c.u. school of nursing faculty and staff wearing black and yellow

News Highlights

News highlights from fall '24

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

a colorful illustration of three v.c.u. nursing students in front of cabaniss hall

Campus and Community

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.

kimberly battle, leslie lantz and stephanie bork

Research

Powering progress

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Campus and Community

Celebrating simulation

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

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

Class Notes

Class notes for fall '24

Read the latest updates and achievements from alumni near and far, and join us in honoring the memory of those we've lost.