GW School of Nursing

The official account for The George Washington University School of Nursing. Transforming healthcare through innovative education, research, and policy.

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In a recent interview with @DCNewsNow, GW Nursing professor and gun violence prevention researcher Dr. Elizabeth Choma emphasized the importance of keeping firearms securely stored and out of children's reach.

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Film Screening & Panel Discussion 🎬 "Cooked: Survival by Zip Code" is a powerful examination of what happened in one under-resourced Chicago neighborhood.

📅 Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Innovation Hall, Room 105

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The @kidneycoalition has released a new white paper outlining why kidney supportive care should become a standard component of value-based kidney care.

Read the full white paper: https://t.co/PVbuHOmtGq

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In @thisisflowspace, GW Nursing Professor Joyce Knestrick discusses how low vitamin D levels may contribute to fatigue, brain fog, muscle weakness, and an increased risk of falls and fractures, particularly among postmenopausal women. ⬇️

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Join us as the 2025-2026 Fellows in Health Policy and Media present their diverse fellowship work that spans advocacy, research, and media engagement.

🗓️ June 29, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM EST

Register to attend on Zoom: https://t.co/kdcxHfb6nv

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On May 14, the GW Nursing community gathered to celebrate its faculty and staff who went above and beyond in their service. The 2026 Excellence Awards recognized those whose dedication, innovation, and empathy drive the school’s mission forward. ⬇️

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For parents in the PCICU, the environment can lead to long-term post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression. Melissa B. Jones, Ph.D. ’26, saw an opportunity to research this trauma and create a path to change the trajectory of a child’s development.

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Our ABSN program is an intensive period of academic immersion where clinical rotations and complex coursework often forces students into a narrow focus on individual survival. But for Mark Gloria, the path to becoming a nurse was never a solitary trek.

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GW Nursing Associate Professor Asefeh Faraz Covelli shared with @thisisflowspace how building confidence in the water can help keep individuals, families and communities safer, noting that life-saving water skills can reduce drowning risk by 88%.

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The statistics surrounding cardiovascular disease are often told through numbers: blood pressure readings, cholesterol levels, and mortality rates. But for Lashawn Hutto, Ph.D. ’26, MSA, RN, the most critical data points are often the ones left unsaid.

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Congratulations to GW Nursing PhD student and '21 DNP Executive Leadership alum Dr. LaTonya Smith, recipient of the 2026 Gene Cohen Research Award from the Center for Aging, Health and Humanities!

Learn more about Dr. Smith and her research below ⬇️

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For nurses on the front lines, there's a balancing act of clinical precision and emotional intuition. But as the nursing landscape undergoes a generational shift, a new challenge has emerged: Who teaches the teachers? DNP alumna Jaimee Robinson knows.

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The hum and drone of clinical equipment can easily overshadow the patient experience in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. But for GW Nursing graduate Subadra Hiralall, advanced medicine is only half the equation.

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Spend your summer exploring the world of nursing with GW Nursing!

📍 Innovation Hall, Ashburn, VA
📅 July 20–23
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Register early to secure your spot and discover all that the nursing profession has to offer ⬇️

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For most students, the transition to an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program is a whirlwind. For Ensign Brandon Neal, it was simply the next tactical objective in a 13-year journey of service.

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In the high-stakes worlds of military operations, law enforcement, and healthcare, "the mission" is everything. For Corporal Chad Huckabee, BSN ‘22, RN, C-EFM, his mission has remained constant: show up for people when life gets hard.

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As artificial intelligence sweeps through healthcare, discover how Richard Ricciardi is stepping up to steer this digital transformation, ensuring that the AI revolution remains ethically grounded, scientifically rigorous, and fundamentally humane.

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Associate Professor @DaisyLePhD has been named a recipient of the @BostonCongress 40 Under 40 Public Health Catalyst Award, a highly competitive recognition honoring leaders worldwide who are advancing innovation, equity, and impact across public health.

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Congratulations to the GW Nursing Class of 2026! 💙 Yesterday on the National Mall marked the close of an incredible chapter and a celebration of all you’ve achieved. We're proud to welcome you into the GW alumni community and look forward to the impact you’ll make in healthcare.

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GW Nursing ABSN graduate Jesse Field was featured in GW Today’s commencement coverage. When asked about his favorite place he discovered during his time in the DMV, Jesse reflected on the experience of living and learning in the heart of Washington, D.C.

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