VCU School of Nursing

05/13/2026

https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/vcu-nursing-program-may-12-2026

VCU is expanding its nursing program to help fill Virginia's shortage of 17,000 registered nurses by adding hundreds of new enrollment spots.

05/11/2026

Cheers to our Spring 2026 graduates!

VCU School of Nursing Graduation Ceremony - May 8, 2026 Stuart Siegel Center

05/07/2026

We're thrilled to celebrate all of our new graduates tomorrow evening at the Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony! Among the graduates is Devon Jones. Read about his 20-year healthcare journey.

At VCU School of Nursing, the D.N.P student gained tools to advocate for his patients’ health, as well as his own.

04/30/2026

Yesterday, we hosted an inspiring showcase of innovative, cross-disciplinary research led by faculty and students at the VCU School of Nursing. "Exploring UNscripted" highlighted impactful collaborations—from community-based health initiatives to large-scale, multi-partner national projects—demonstrating how partnerships drive meaningful change in healthcare and beyond. Kudos to all the presenters!

04/22/2026

Proud to be in the room where it happens! 💛🖤 Today, the VCU School of Nursing was honored to attend the MOMnibus Act 2 bill signing. We are deeply committed to advancing maternal healthcare, protecting mothers, and supporting policies that ensure better, safer outcomes for all families.

04/21/2026

Giving Day continues! Help us support community engagement and the Mobile Health & Wellness Program by making a donation today. https://www.givecampus.com/schools/VirginiaCommonwealthUniversity/vcu-giving-day-2026/pages/school-of-nursing?campaign_view=true

04/15/2026

Read about Cindy Abu and how she's overcome adversity and thrived at VCU Nursing.

From civil unrest in Cameroon and missing school for five years to VCU School of Nursing scholarship recipient, Cindy Abu always has a bright smile through hardship and perseveres to follow her dreams.

04/06/2026

VCU's Nursing Students Without Borders annual Guatemala service learning trip is coming up in January 2027. Interested students are invited to a Zoom interest meeting on April 14 at 7 p.m. Register now via the interest form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1h2nWLxOiQOYD14BM6OBpkwM84gThUYj-l9pWdPTwljo/viewform.

04/02/2026

Calling all prospective BS and MSN students! Join us Saturday, April 11, at the School of Nursing for our Spring Open House. Register now at https://ugradadmissions.vcu.edu/register/?id=75654653-6994-44c3-8b99-fbbe1a8a1fe2

03/26/2026

Hot off the presses!... We've launched a fast-track master’s program designed for individuals without a nursing background. Our new M.S.N. degree provides a direct path to RN licensure and a nursing career in just 20 months. Applications open Monday, March 30.

The M.S.N. degree is designed for students with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree who want to become a registered nurse (RN).