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 has solid top-30 showing in 2023 U.S. News rankings, with six specialty tracks landing in top 10
March 30, 2022
For the second year in a row, the George Washington University School of Nursing earned top-30 rankings in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Master’s Programs (#27) and Best DNP Programs (#30).
Angie McNelis earns AACN Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Excellence Award
March 24, 2022
The annual AACN Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Excellence award recognizes a faculty member whose program of research focuses on the science of teaching and learning, disseminates findings and provides leadership in this area.
Majeda El-Banna Begins Term as NLN Governor-At-Large
March 24, 2022
Majeda El-Banna was elected as a Governor-At-Large for the National League of Nursing (NLN), 2021-2024.
Career Marine turned Professional Educator joins GW Nursing
March 24, 2022
Michael B. Williams, Ph.D. wants students to change their mindset about education
Two GW Nursing students honored with DAISY Award
March 9, 2022
The two GW Nursing students were honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students at the school’s December 2021 Pinning ceremony held at the GW Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.C.
Military nurse leader Angela Stanley joins GW Nursing faculty
March 4, 2022
Stanley joins GW Nursing as a clinical assistant professor and will be teaching several courses within the Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program.
New associate dean emphasizes need for trust, patience to create systemic change
March 4, 2022
Julianna González-McLean, GW Nursing’s new associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion, draws on her personal experience in higher education to guide her current approach to supporting students from historically marginalized communities.
New Ph.D. Program Associate Dean Laurie Theeke seeks to improve health outcomes with novel intervention for loneliness
March 4, 2022
Laurie Theeke, Ph.D, FNP-BC, GCNS-BC, FAAN, GW Nursing’s new associate dean for the Ph.D. in Nursing program, has been studying loneliness in older adults for 15 years.
Johnson Lab Renovation Supports Improved Collaboration for Students, Faculty
GW Nursing reopened the renovated skills and simulation laboratory in January, complete with 2,500 additional square feet of usable space.
March 3, 2022
The Johnson Lab reopened this semester following renovations that enable more flexible learning and dynamic usage of the skills lab space.
GW Today features Dr. Daisy Le: Self-Testing Kit for HPV Aims to Improve Access to Care
January 27, 2022
GW Nursing Assistant Professor Daisy Le’s MySHARE study will assess whether self-sampling could be an effective tool to detect cervical cancer in local women living with HIV.
GW Nursing Continues Top 10 Streak in U.S. News Online Master's Rankings
January 27, 2022
For the fifth straight year, GW Nursing’s Master of Science in Nursing program landed in the top 10 of U.S. News & World Report’s rankings for Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, tying at number eight. The program also ranked third for Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs for veterans, second for nursing administration, and fifth for family nurse practitioner.
GW Nursing and Optum Partner on Leading-Edge Fellowship
December 21, 2021
The George Washington University School of Nursing has entered into a partnership with Optum, a major national health care provider, for a leading-edge fellowship program focused on complex adult and geriatric patient care and tailored to Optum.