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.

Titus Oluwalade - GW Nursing Student

Shaping the Future of Healthcare Through Leadership and Policy

May 5, 2025

Titus Oluwalade, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) student is on a mission to revolutionize healthcare through leadership, policy, and global advocacy.

Rebecca Morrow headshot

Bringing a Student-Centered Vision to GW Nursing Student Services

May 5, 2025

Rebecca Morrow, who recently transitioned from interim to official Director of Student Services, is leading with a strong focus on student-centered offerings.

GW Nursing Alumna - Ashley Fry

Alumna Ashley Fry Leads Policy Reform and Advocacy from the Frontlines of Hospice and Palliative Care

May 5, 2025

Alumna Ashley Fry is helping to shape the future of end-of-life care while inspiring other nurses to raise their voices in policy advocacy.

DC Midwives

DC midwives describe their calling as Black moms face lower birth outcomes

April 14, 2025

Students in George Washington University’s new midwifery program tell why they feel called to serve as midwives, as research shows Black women are less likely to experience high-quality care. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports.

The George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing is honored to announce Rear Admiral Robert J. Hawkins as the keynote speaker for its 2025 graduation celebration

Rear Admiral Robert J. Hawkins Announced as Keynote Speaker for GW Nursing’s 2025 Graduation Ceremony

March 31, 2025

GW's School of Nursing is honored to announce Rear Admiral Robert J. Hawkins as the keynote speaker for its 2025 graduation celebration

Angela Stanley, DNP, MA, APRN, FNP-BC, PHCNS-BC, NEA-BC

Angie Stanley Named 2025 AANP Fellow

March 26, 2025

Angela Stanley, DNP, MA, APRN, FNP-BC, PHCNS-BC, NEA-BC, has been selected as a 2025 Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP).

2025 US News and World Report Rankings for GW Nursing. The school’s online Master of Science in Nursing program was ranked #3 for nursing administration, psychiatric mental health, and programs for veterans; #4 for family nurse practitioner; and #6 overall.

GW Nursing Stays Solid with Several Top 6 Rankings

January 21, 2025

The SON's online MSN program was ranked #3 for nursing admin, psychiatric mental health, and programs for veterans; #4 for family nurse practitioner;#6 overall.

George Washington nursing students use virtual reality to learn real world skills

George Washington nursing students use virtual reality to learn real world skills

January 8, 2025

WASHINGTON (7News) — George Washington University nursing students are putting down their pens and putting on virtual reality goggles to learn real-world skills

SON Simulations

How Simulation is Revolutionizing Nursing Education

November 18, 2024

GW School of Nursing has revolutionized its Simulation and Innovation Learning Center with cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology.

Daisy Le and Team representing GW Nursing

A Bridge to Healthcare

How MySHARE is Revolutionizing Care for Underserved Populations

November 12, 2024

The MySHARE+ project focuses on providing self-administered HPV tests to women living with HIV, a group at heightened risk for cervical cancer due to weakened immune systems.

Sherrie Wallington GW School of Nursing

Empowering Nurse Scientists to Address Health Inequities

Sherrie Wallington’s Vision for Social Determinants of Health Research

November 9, 2024

George Washington University School of Nursing’s Associate Professor Sherrie Wallington, PhD, is on a mission to prepare nurse scientists and nurse-adjacent

Chelsea Durbin, Assistant Dean, Student Enrollment & Success

Nurturing Excellence

Chelsea Durbin’s Strategic Vision for GW Nursing’s Student Community

November 9, 2024

Chelsea Durbin, newly promoted to Associate Dean for Student Services and Enrollment at the GW School of Nursing.