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.

Milika Slaughter, SON Student

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.

Bruno Rustico - DNP

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.

Dr. Cody Legler (DNP '14)

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).

Kaden Jeffery, SON Student

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.

Meredith Dunn

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.

AlexAndra Clark, SON Student

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.

Whitney Pinger

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.

Tabitha Northrup

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.

3 by 3 grid featuring five professors and three icons representing excellence and accomplishment

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.

Daniel Terrell

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.