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.

Sarah Beebe

Becoming Colleagues While Studying the Role of Virtual Simulation in Nurse Practitioner Education

May 16, 2023

A national survey of thousands of FNP students around the country found that many lacked experiences in performing numerous clinical tasks.

GW Nursing students working in Simulation Center

Technology is Transforming Nursing Education

May 15, 2023

Today’s nursing students practice clinical skills in virtual hospital rooms with animated patients powered by artificial intelligence.

Nursing student presenting her work

Record Number of GW Nursing Students Participate in the 2022 GW Research Showcase

May 15, 2023

Approximately 400 undergraduate, graduate and professional students across disciplines participated in the annual GW research showcase event

nurse helping dementia patient

Building Dementia-Friendly Communities - Webinar Series

May 15, 2023

Maritza Dowling received a University Seminar Series grant to fund a webinar series on Building Dementia-Friendly Communities.

Ava Williams

GW Nursing Alumna Develops Deprescribing Training Program for Nurse Practitioners

May 15, 2023

An emerging field of research that studies the effects of multiple medications is gaining attention among health care providers and nurse researchers.

Geriatric couple meeting with nurse

Age-Friendly Scholars Program

May 8, 2023

An annual interprofessional certificate program designed to teach health-care practitioners and multi-sector partners about a wide variety of aging issues and more

Telehealth appointment with nurse

Teaming Up to Improve Empathy in Telehealth for an Underserved Community

May 8, 2023

Nurses, physicians and other care providers are trained to not say, “I understand how you feel,” because it’s impossible to understand the full dimensions of someone’s experience.

Taking A Closer Look

Taking A Closer Look

GW Nursing is embarking on a newly comprehensive approach to engaging with health policy.

May 8, 2023

Particularly in divisive political times, nursing professionals might be tempted to not pay much attention to the news and policy debates.

Kayla Barnes, Alumna

Veteran Spotlight: Kayla Barnes

May 8, 2023

Kayla Barnes, RN, B.S.N., an Army veteran and a 2022 graduate of the Veterans B.S.N. program, took the opportunity to reflect on her nursing journey with us.

Scott Schaffer

Alumnus Spotlight: Scott Schaffer

May 8, 2023

Kayla Barnes, RN, B.S.N., an Army veteran and a 2022 graduate of the Veterans B.S.N. program, took the opportunity to reflect on her nursing journey with us.

Geriatric hands

2022 Age-Friendly Ecosystem Summit

April 26, 2023

The concept of an Age-Friendly Ecosystem builds on the original concept of Age-Friendly Cities first introduced by the World Health Organization.

DC Capitol Building

Fellowship in Health Policy and Media

April 26, 2023

The Fellowship in Health Policy and Media increases the visibility of nurses in the media by improving their skills in disseminating knowledge and stories.