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 launches midwifery program to improve outcomes and health equity in childbirth
August 17, 2023
The Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education granted five-year pre-accreditation to GW’s Master of Science in Nurse-Midwifery program.
GW Nursing hosts Envision Experiential Learning High School Program for 5th Year
August 7, 2023
Since 2018, GW Nursing has welcomed hundreds of high school scholars each summer from across the world to the Virginia Science and Technology Campus
In Honor of Disability Pride Month
July 17, 2023
July marks Disability Pride Month—an important recognition that, while much has been accomplished, much still needs to be done to remove barriers
Dustin McKague Becomes Second Ph.D. Graduate of GW Nursing Program
July 6, 2023
Dustin K. McKague Ph.D., FNP-BC, CWON-AP, became GW’s second School of Nursing Ph.D. graduate after successfully defending his dissertation on June 15, 2023
SNA & Inova Partner for Successful 'Lunch & Learn'
June 28, 2023
The GW Student Nurses Association hosted its first ‘Lunch and Learn’ info session in collaboration with the Office of Community Engagement and Inova.
Angela McNelis to Depart GW Nursing
June 28, 2023
Angela McNelis joined the school of nursing in 2016 as professor of nursing and associate dean for scholarship, innovation, and clinical science.
Research Faculty Spotlight: Cathi Cox
June 21, 2023
Getting to know more about research faculty member Cathi Cox.
GW Nursing Celebrates Outstanding Faculty and Staff at Annual Luncheon
June 8, 2023
On May 17, the GW School of Nursing held its annual Faculty and Staff Awards Luncheon at GW’s City View Room in Washington, D.C.
Majeda El-Banna Begins Role as Interim Vice Dean
June 8, 2023
Majeda El-Banna, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, is transitioning into the role of interim vice dean of the GW School of Nursing
Endowed Professor Awarded School's First R01 Grant from NIH
May 31, 2023
Multiple principal investigators Tony Yang and Carla Berg (SPH) have been awarded an R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health - National Cancer Institute.
Tony Yang co-authors op-ed in Health Affairs Forefront
May 22, 2023
Professor Tony Yang recently co-authored an op-ed in Health Affairs Forefront titled, "Why International Recruitment Won’t Solve The US Nursing Staffing Crisis."
Accomplished Nursing Leader, Educator, Researcher Named GW Nursing Dean
May 17, 2023
The George Washington University has announced the appointment of Susan Kelly-Weeder as the next dean of the School of Nursing. She begins her new role on July 17, 2023.