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.
How Simulation is Revolutionizing Nursing Education
November 18, 2024
GW School of Nursing has revolutionized its Simulation and Innovation Learning Center with cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology.
A Bridge to Healthcare
How MySHARE is Revolutionizing Care for Underserved Populations
November 12, 2024
The MySHARE+ project focuses on providing self-administered HPV tests to women living with HIV, a group at heightened risk for cervical cancer due to weakened immune systems.
Empowering Nurse Scientists to Address Health Inequities
Sherrie Wallington’s Vision for Social Determinants of Health Research
November 9, 2024
George Washington University School of Nursing’s Associate Professor Sherrie Wallington, PhD, is on a mission to prepare nurse scientists and nurse-adjacent
Nurturing Excellence
Chelsea Durbin’s Strategic Vision for GW Nursing’s Student Community
November 9, 2024
Chelsea Durbin, newly promoted to Associate Dean for Student Services and Enrollment at the GW School of Nursing.
Miguel Ocegueda: From Battlefield to Bedside
November 7, 2024
In this Q&A, Army medic turned GW nursing student Miguel Ocegueda shares how his background shapes his approach to healthcare.
Expanding Horizons
GW Nursing’s Transformative Trip to Uganda
November 7, 2024
In Spring 2024, a team from George Washington University’s School of Nursing traveled to Makata, a rural village in Uganda’s Mukono district
“I Tell Everyone about GW”
For Alumna Anais Marin, the Veterans BSN Option Was a Natural Progression
November 7, 2024
Anais Marin’s discovered a passion for patient care during her service, a passion that ultimately led her to the GW School of Nursing's Veterans BSN program.
Using Technology to Build Trust and Connection…and Promote Better Health Outcomes
November 7, 2024
For Yousuf Ahmad, MSN, CRNP-F, family nursing is more than a career—it’s where technology meets empathy and innovation drives compassion.
Alumna Draws on Family Tradition, a Sense of Duty, and Desire to Help Others
November 7, 2024
Kylee Parks-Garcia, a proud graduate of George Washington University’s (GW) Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program
For Veterans BSN Alumna Morataya-Ward, “The Little Things Matter…”
November 7, 2024
For Joselin Morataya-Ward, transitioning from the Air Force to a career in nursing was both a strategic and heart-driven decision.
For GW Nursing Alumna Michelle Sakala, it’s been a Journey of Compassion, Learning, and Leadership…and Meeting People Where They Are.
November 7, 2024
Michelle Sakala, a 2023 graduate of GW Nursing's MSN in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program found a rewarding path making house calls
Understanding the Effects of Long Covid in Veterans
November 7, 2024
Professor Kathleen Griffith, PhD, MPH, FNP-BC, FAAN, GW Nursing Associate Dean for Research leading a study with Alice Ryan, PhD, at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).