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.

Maria Smilios portrait with Black Angels book cover

Acclaimed Author of The Black Angels to Speak at GW School of Nursing Graduation

May 2, 2024

The GW School of Nursing is proud to announce that Maria Smilios, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s graduation celebration.

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GW Nursing Student Research Day Winners

April 26, 2024

DNP and PhD students took part in the school's Student Research Day showcasing the research and evidence-based projects of our doctoral students.

GW Nursing faculty posing in a group at the 2024 NONPF Annual Conference

GW Nursing Faculty Represent at NONPF

April 24, 2024

The George Washington School of Nursing had a strong showing at the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties' (NONPF) 50th annual conference last week in Baltimore.

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GW Nursing's "Curriculum Cartographers" Come Up Big

April 2, 2024

Led by the GW School of Nursing’s Essentials Curricular Task Force, 48 faculty mapped 68 courses to the 2021 AACN Essentials

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Research Faculty Spotlight: Dale Lupu

March 27, 2024

The Office of Research sat down with Dale Lupu - Research Professor at the School of Nursing - to learn more about her and her work at GW.

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Research Faculty Spotlight: Michelle Odlum

March 27, 2024

The Office of Research sat down with Michelle Odlum - Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing - to learn more about her and her work at GW.

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Research Faculty Spotlight: Rhonda Schwindt

March 27, 2024

The Office of Research sat down with Rhonda Schwindt - Associate Professor at the School of Nursing - to learn more about her and her work at GW.

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Advancing Trauma-Informed Care: DNP Student Makes Impact with State Legislation

January 31, 2024

GW Nursing DNP student Lori Hardie, sheds light on the motivations, challenges, and expected positive impacts of mandating regular TIC training

Black Maternal Health, Hemphill interviewed by Mike Gimbel

Shining a Spotlight on Black Maternal Health

January 30, 2024

Assistant Professor Tarnisha Hemphill, discusses the importance of prenatal care for underserved populations on ‘Straight Talk with Mike Gimbel’

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At the Intersection of Mental and Physical Health, a DNP Health Policy Student is Making a Difference

November 10, 2023

A dedicated healthcare professional, Samantha Roche's journey is a testament to the power of self-discovery and continuous education.

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A Compassionate Nurse Practitioner Working to Improve Health Equity for Neurodiverse Communities

November 10, 2023

Nursing is a profession where compassion, dedication, and a commitment to lifelong learning are paramount. Naterra Walker, an NP, embodies these qualities

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Dean Susan Kelly-Weeder on the Importance of Nurse Practitioners and the Future of the Profession

November 10, 2023

The ability to care for others is at the heart of nursing, and as nurse practitioners, we have the opportunity to make an even greater difference