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.

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A Commitment to Community Leads Alumna to Navy Nurse Corps

May 3, 2024

Braden Renke had always carried within her the spirit of service and a deep-rooted commitment to her community and country.

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Revolutionizing Nursing Education Through Simulation

May 3, 2024

With 37 years of nursing experience and 30 years as a nurse educator, Dr. Christine Thomas brings a wealth of expertise to her role at GW Nursing.

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Jen Walsh Selected as NurseTRUST Emerging Leader Fellow: A Gateway to Leadership

May 3, 2024

Clinical Assistant Professor Jen Walsh, was recently chosen as a 2024 NurseTRUST Emerging Leader Fellow, marking a significant milestone in her career.

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Nursing Legacy Fuels Keesha Holmes' Path to Leadership and Education

May 3, 2024

In the rich tapestry of nursing, personal narratives often shape professional trajectories. Keesha Holmes, DNP, FNP, NE-BC, embodies this truth.

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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.

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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: Christine Pintz

March 27, 2024

The Office of Research sat down with Christine Pintz - Professor and interim Associate Dean of Research at the School of Nursing - to learn more about her and her work at GW.

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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.