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.
Q & A: Educating Nursing Students about Gender-Affirming Mental Health Care
Research led by GW Nursing’s Rhonda Schwindt aims to prepare future nurse practitioners to provide affirming mental health care to transgender and gender-expansive patients.
June 9, 2022
Research led by GW Nursing’s Rhonda Schwindt aims to prepare future nurse practitioners to provide affirming mental health care to transgender and gender-expansive patients.
GW Nursing's Karen Drenkard featured on ABC 7 News WJLA
May 13, 2022
Karen Drenkard, Associate Dean and Clinical Practice and Community Engagement Professor at George Washington University’s School of Nursing, had just weeks to set up a COVID testing center in Ashburn, Virginia.
Healing, Love & Life: How two ABSN students formed a bond so deep they will forever be connected
April 27, 2022
I don’t believe in coincidences. In 2018 I very quickly and fervently left my job in Corporate America so that I could pursue a career in bedside nursing. The universe definitely put me in the right place, with the right people, at exactly the right time.
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.