News Archive
With as many students and faculty active in education, practice, policy and research as we have at GW Nursing, it can be difficult to capture all of their stories. These are just some examples of the work going on here — work done by dedicated students and top-tier faculty alike — that help this school continue to grow and flourish.
A New Call to Service: VBSN Student Channels Army Discipline to Improve Women’s Health
November 5, 2025
For Sergeant First Class Milika Slaughter, U.S. Army, the path to nursing wasn't a discovery; it was a deep-seated calling confirmed in the most challenging environments.
Honoring Service and Strength: The Importance of Veterans Day and the Contributions of Military-Experienced Professionals in Healthcare
November 4, 2025
Each November, Veterans Day reminds us of the profound debt of gratitude we owe to the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces.
Elevating Care and Challenging the Status Quo: DNP Graduate Bruno Rustico Champions Clinical Innovation
November 4, 2025
From the high-stakes environment of pre-hospital critical care to surgical oncology, Bruno Rustico, DNP, FNP, is a rising star in advanced nursing practice.
From Phlebotomist to System CNO: GW Alumnus Cody Legler Champions Practice, Policy, and the Next Generation
November 4, 2025
In the high-stakes, rapidly evolving world of healthcare administration, few leaders possess the unique perspective of Dr. Cody Legler (DNP '14).
From Flight Suit to Scrubs: How a Special Missions Aviator is Bringing Military Precision to GW Nursing
November 4, 2025
For Kaden Jeffery, Senior Airman in the United States Air Force, life used to revolve around $114 million aircraft, coordinating aerial refueling and airdrops.
The Power of Presence: How Meredith Dunn is Redefining Success as a Future PMHNP
November 3, 2025
Meredith Dunn’s career in nursing didn't begin with a lifelong, burning desire for the profession.
Standing in the Gap: Alexandra Clark’s Calling to Midwifery and Birthing Justice
November 3, 2025
For Alexandra Clark, pursuing an advanced practice role in nursing was never just a career move
Dr. Shin Identifies Key Factors Affecting Nurse Study Participation
November 3, 2025
Associate Professor Juh Hyun Shin, Ph.D., M.S.N., RN, FAAN, a co-investigator on the Korea Nurses’ Health Study (KNHS), is conducting crucial work.
At GW Nursing, We Follow the Midwifery Pearls of Physiologic Birth
October 2, 2025
The Midwifery Pearls of Physiologic Birth are a cornerstone of midwifery practice.
Alumna Tabitha Northrup is Championing Care for Women Veterans
August 21, 2025
GW Nursing alumna Tabitha Northrup, DNP student and VA nurse, advances care for women veterans through clinical practice, research, policy, and advocacy.
Faculty Members Earn Promotions, Underscoring Their Excellence in Teaching and Research
August 4, 2025
Five members of the GW Nursing faculty have recently been promoted, underscoring how they’re driving excellence through research and teaching.
PhD Student Daniel Terrell Named GNSA Emerging Leader
July 31, 2025
PhD student Daniel Terrell has been named a Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) Emerging Leader—affirming a dedication to health equity and LGBTQ+ advocacy.