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.

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.

Miguel Ocegueda

Miguel Ocegueda: From Battlefield to Bedside

November 7, 2024

In this Q&A, Army medic turned GW nursing student Miguel Ocegueda shares how his background shapes his approach to healthcare.

GW Nursing students in Uganda

Expanding Horizons

GW Nursing’s Transformative Trip to Uganda

November 7, 2024

In Spring 2024, a team from George Washington University’s School of Nursing traveled to Makata, a rural village in Uganda’s Mukono district

Anais Marin SON Alum

“I Tell Everyone about GW”

For Alumna Anais Marin, the Veterans BSN Option Was a Natural Progression

November 7, 2024

Anais Marin’s discovered a passion for patient care during her service, a passion that ultimately led her to the GW School of Nursing's Veterans BSN program.

Yousuf Ahmad, MSN, CRNP-F, GW Nursing Alum

Using Technology to Build Trust and Connection…and Promote Better Health Outcomes

November 7, 2024

For Yousuf Ahmad, MSN, CRNP-F, family nursing is more than a career—it’s where technology meets empathy and innovation drives compassion.