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.
Faculty Excellence Awards 2022
July 11, 2022
On May 11, the faculty and staff of the GW School of Nursing met for a lunchtime event in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the Dean’s Excellence Awards.
Joyce Knestrick traveled to Slovenia as Fulbright Specialist
July 9, 2022
When choosing a nominee for the Fullbright Specialist, it was imperative that the candidate was someone who could provide expert client care with the experience
Students organized successful blood drive with INOVA Hospital
GW Nursing students and faculty on the Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn answer classmates call to donate blood
July 9, 2022
GW Nursing students and faculty on the Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn answer classmates call to donate blood
Angela Novas - AGPCNP alumna - Chief Medical Officer at Hospice Foundation of America
July 9, 2022
When Angela Novas, M.S.N.'14, was assigned to work at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. 32 years ago, she could have never imagined that she would
Suzan Ulrich becomes next director of nurse-midwifery education at GW Nursing
July 9, 2022
For almost 40 years, Suzan Ulrich, DrPH, MSN, CNM, FACNM, has worked as a nurse-midwife involved in both practice and education.
Shelley Strowman begins one-year visiting faculty appointment as biostatistician
July 9, 2022
Shelley Strowman, Ph.D., has decided to take her talents to the GW School of Nursing where she plans to continue providing statistical support on nursing resear
GW Nursing Students Help to Rescue Injured Hiker in Shenandoah National Park
July 9, 2022
A sunny, cool day on the White Oak Canyon Trail in the Shenandoah National Park going up a steep incline to the waterfalls was somewhat strenuous
Tarnisha Hemphill joins GW Nursing as full-time faculty in nurse-midwifery track
July 9, 2022
Tarnisha Hemphill, D.N.P., CNM, a longtime advocate of improving prenatal care access to underserved populations with health disparities
Yvette Conyers joins GW Nursing as full-time clinical faculty for B.S.N. program
July 9, 2022
For Yvette Conyers, D.N.P., M.S., RN, FNP-C, CTN-B, CFCN, nursing not only provides her an avenue to improve the lives of others but to cultivate community
GW Health Leaders Issue Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
June 25, 2022
Statement from Pamela Slaven-Lee, Barbara Bass, and Lynn Goldman.
Q & A: Educating Nursing Students about Gender-Affirming Mental Health Care
Research led by GW Nursing’s Rhonda Schwindt aims to prepare future nurse practitioners to provide affirming mental health care to transgender and gender-expansive patients.
June 9, 2022
Research led by GW Nursing’s Rhonda Schwindt aims to prepare future nurse practitioners to provide affirming mental health care to transgender and gender-expansive patients.
GW Nursing's Karen Drenkard featured on ABC 7 News WJLA
May 13, 2022
Karen Drenkard, Associate Dean and Clinical Practice and Community Engagement Professor at George Washington University’s School of Nursing, had just weeks to set up a COVID testing center in Ashburn, Virginia.