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.

Majeda El-Banna Begins Role as Interim Vice Dean

June 8, 2023

Majeda El-Banna, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, is transitioning into the role of interim vice dean of the GW School of Nursing

Endowed Professor Awarded School's First R01 Grant from NIH

May 31, 2023

Multiple principal investigators Tony Yang and Carla Berg (SPH) have been awarded an R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health - National Cancer Institute.

Tony Yang co-authors op-ed in Health Affairs Forefront

May 22, 2023

Professor Tony Yang recently co-authored an op-ed in Health Affairs Forefront titled, "Why International Recruitment Won’t Solve The US Nursing Staffing Crisis."

Accomplished Nursing Leader, Educator, Researcher Named GW Nursing Dean

May 17, 2023

The George Washington University has announced the appointment of Susan Kelly-Weeder as the next dean of the School of Nursing. She begins her new role on July 17, 2023.

GW Nursing Professor Is Awarded a $12 Million Contract to Expand Choice for Kidney Patients

May 17, 2023

Dale Lupu is leading a study designed to help patients with kidney failure understand the options available to them.

Becoming Colleagues While Studying the Role of Virtual Simulation in Nurse Practitioner Education

May 16, 2023

A national survey of thousands of FNP students around the country found that many lacked experiences in performing numerous clinical tasks.

Technology is Transforming Nursing Education

May 15, 2023

Today’s nursing students practice clinical skills in virtual hospital rooms with animated patients powered by artificial intelligence.

GW Nursing Alumna Develops Deprescribing Training Program for Nurse Practitioners

May 15, 2023

An emerging field of research that studies the effects of multiple medications is gaining attention among health care providers and nurse researchers.

Record Number of GW Nursing Students Participate in the 2022 GW Research Showcase

May 15, 2023

Approximately 400 undergraduate, graduate and professional students across disciplines participated in the annual GW research showcase event

Building Dementia-Friendly Communities - Webinar Series

May 15, 2023

Maritza Dowling received a University Seminar Series grant to fund a webinar series on Building Dementia-Friendly Communities.

Age-Friendly Scholars Program

May 8, 2023

An annual interprofessional certificate program designed to teach health-care practitioners and multi-sector partners about a wide variety of aging issues and more

Taking A Closer Look

GW Nursing is embarking on a newly comprehensive approach to engaging with health policy.
May 8, 2023

Particularly in divisive political times, nursing professionals might be tempted to not pay much attention to the news and policy debates.