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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Teaming Up to Improve Empathy in Telehealth for an Underserved Community
May 8, 2023
Nurses, physicians and other care providers are trained to not say, “I understand how you feel,” because it’s impossible to understand the full dimensions of someone’s experience.
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.
Veteran Spotlight: Kayla Barnes
May 8, 2023
Kayla Barnes, RN, B.S.N., an Army veteran and a 2022 graduate of the Veterans B.S.N. program, took the opportunity to reflect on her nursing journey with us.
Alumnus Spotlight: Scott Schaffer
May 8, 2023
Kayla Barnes, RN, B.S.N., an Army veteran and a 2022 graduate of the Veterans B.S.N. program, took the opportunity to reflect on her nursing journey with us.
2022 Age-Friendly Ecosystem Summit
April 26, 2023
The concept of an Age-Friendly Ecosystem builds on the original concept of Age-Friendly Cities first introduced by the World Health Organization.