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.

Dr. Ric Ricciardi in GW Nursing hallway

A Partnership to Improve Health System Communication Strategies

April 26, 2023

The Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement has sought to increase the presence of nurses and other health-care professionals in the media.

Beverly Malone

Dr. Beverly Malone, National League for Nursing President and CEO, to Speak at GW Nursing’s 2023 Graduation Celebration

April 25, 2023

President and CEO of the National League for Nursing Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN, will deliver keynote remarks at the GW Nursing's graduation celebration.

USNWR Best Grad School Rankings for GW Nursing 2024

GW Nursing Catapults into U.S. News Top 20 Best Master’s Programs in Nursing, with DNP Landing in the Top 30

April 25, 2023

GW Nursing’s MSN Program has broken into the top 20 of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Master’s Programs! GW’s DNP Program secured a spot in the top 30.

Ashley Fry sitting in the Colorado state house

What Does Death With Dignity Look Like?

GW doctoral student fights for legistlative reform on end-of-life options in Colorado

April 18, 2023

Ashley Fry, a D.N.P. student on the health policy track at the GW School of Nursing, doesn’t limit herself to academic study of her field

Pryanka Shrestha

Research Faculty Spotlight: Priyanka Shrestha

March 21, 2023

Getting to know more about research faculty member Priyanka Shrestha.

Dean Mei R. Fu with Congresswoman Ross (R-NC)

GW Faculty and Staff Meet with Nursing Advocates on Capitol Hill to Advance Healthcare through Nursing

February 6, 2023

The Future of Nursing Campaign for Action, sponsored by the AARP Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, along with the Nursing Community Coalition, hosted a reception in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill.

Woman practicing CPR on dummy

Andrews Nyantakyi, ABSN '22, Develops Successful Bystander CPR Training for Ghana

January 30, 2023

Andrews Nyantakyi, RN, ABSN '22, BSc., started Elijeko Foundation with a group of volunteer health care professionals in Ghana and the United States.

USNWR Online Rankings 2023

GW Nursing Ranked #8 by U.S. News & World Report

January 24, 2023

For the sixth straight year, GW Nursing’s Master of Science in Nursing program was ranked in the top 10 of the U.S.

Catherine Cox

Catherine Cox Elected as Treasurer of ENRS Board

January 23, 2023

Associate Professor Catherine Cox, Ph.D., RN, CEN, CNE, FAAN, was recently elected as treasurer to the Board of Directors of the Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS).

Sherrie Wallington at Capitol

Sherrie Flynt Wallington Appointed to Task Force

January 9, 2023

Associate Professor Sherrie Flynt Wallington, Ph.D., has been appointed to serve on the ZERO Racial Disparities Task Force, an initiative to expand the Black Men’s Prostate Cancer Initiative

Veteran B.S.N. Students at Veterans Day Lunch

Veteran B.S.N. Students Celebrate with Alumni, Faculty and Staff at Veterans Day Lunch

November 29, 2022

At GW Nursing, we have made a welcoming home for veterans who are passionate about continuing to serve their communities.

Daisy Le and Kathleen Griffith

Kathleen Griffith and Daisy Le Serving as Co-Investigators on NCI Study

November 29, 2022

Professor and Associate Dean for Research Kathleen Griffith and Assistant Professor Daisy Le will serve as co-investigators on a NCI-funded study