VCU School of Nursing

08/17/2026

Please welcome our newest senior faculty member and assistant dean for research, Professor Heather Tubbs Cooley, Ph.D., RN, FAAN!

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

08/10/2026

https://www.mcvfoundation.org/news/stories/accounting-nursing-how-friendship-inspiring-scholarship-vcu

The loss of a close childhood friend inspired Katie Walker to change careers and – with help from a scholarship – to pursue a second calling at the VCU School of Nursing.

08/05/2026

Decades of clinical leadership, national advocacy and dedication to nursing culminate in Carola Bruflat's latest gift to VCU Nursing—supporting innovative care models, student experiences and research in maternal and family health.

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

06/17/2026

The newest issue of Connections magazine is hitting mailboxes this week and is now live on our website! Dive in and read about how we're celebrating 50 years of nurse practitioner education at VCU and much, much more. https://magazine.nursing.vcu.edu/

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