Dr. Greene's Work Published in March edition of Health Affairs

Dr. Jessica Greene, GW School of Nursing (SON) Associate Dean for Research examines the issue of patient activation in a study published in the March 2015 issue of Health Affairs, a prominent peer-reviewed journal that provides a forum for analysis and discussion of health policy matters.  The study, entitled "When Patient Activation Levels Change, Health Outcomes and Costs Change, Too," was funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

Accelerated BSN students learn about health care technology at Kaiser Permanente Center for Total Health

GW School of Nursing (SON) Accelerated BSN students on Feb. 26 visited the Kaiser Permanente Center for Total Health in Washington, DC, a center that showcases cutting edge technology in an environment that fosters rich discussion about current and future healthcare. The students are enrolled in an online Health Information and Technology course, and the trip to the Center was a great way to introduce them to technology they might not yet have seen in their clinical practice settings, said Dr. Beth Kilmoyer, a GW SON instructor.

GW SON, GW Hospital Collaboration Explores Nursing Around the World

GW School of Nursing (SON) and George Washington University Hospital on Feb. 18 partnered to present Nursing: Bridging the World, a series of presentations by faculty members with experience in practicing nurse in other nations.

Dr. Mary Jean Schumann Appointed Interim Dean

GW SON’s own Dr. Mary Jean Schumann is serving as interim Dean after Founding Dean Jean Johnson stepped down Dec. 31, 2014. Having mostly recently served as the Interim Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Dr. Schumann brings both expertise and working knowledge of the school to this new role.

Senator Kaine visits GW SON

As each Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) class prepares to graduate, students share their capstone projects in an annual poster presentation. This year, Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) attended the presentation, stopping to ask each group of students about their interest in nursing and future plans.

National Nurse Emergency Preparedess Initiative (NNEPI) Remains Popular Training Option

Ten years ago, the US Department of Homeland Security awarded the George Washington University Health Sciences department (of which nursing was a part) a $2 million grant to develop and deliver online training for nurses around the country. The purpose of the training was to prepare nurses to meet the needs of their communities during and after chemical, biological, radiological/nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) events.

Celebrating Dean Jean Johnson

Founding Dean Jean Johnson was honored during a celebration Thursday, Oct. 30 in Washington, DC. GW President Steve Knapp, GW SON's faculty, staff and students, and others from Dean Johnson's wide network were on hand to toast her many contributions to GW, and to nursing, over the years. Dean Johnson is stepping down as Dean at the end of 2014.

GW SON’s Dr. Kate Malliarakis Inducted as an AAN Fellow

Assistant Professor Dr. Kate Malliarakis was inducted as an American Academy of Nursing (AAN) Fellow in October during the Academy’s annual conference, held this year in Washington, DC.

AAN Fellowship recognizes significant contributions to nursing and health care, and sponsorship by two current Academy Fellows. This year, 168 nurse leaders were inducted. According to the AAN, selection is based in part, “on the extent the nominee’s nursing career has influenced health policies and the health and well-being of all.”