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Kirkhof College of Nursing creates campaign for public to thank nurses
April 27, 2020
Cards can be sent to nurses via email, U.S. mail or social media. National Nurses Week is May 6-12.
GVSU Family Health Center adds telehealth services
April 16, 2020
Telehealth services ensure patient needs are met during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Student Award Convocation virtually recognizes top achievers, excellence in disciplines
April 10, 2020
Recognition goes to top academic students and leaders involved in co-curricular activities.
Standardized Patient Program goes virtual, provides students with telehealth experience
April 3, 2020
60 standardized patients are active in the virtual program, providing simulations for students.
Mantella, panelists call for expansion of collaborations, partnerships to aid health care worker shortage
March 6, 2020
Shortage projected at 2.3 million jobs by 2025.
Native of Rwanda on track for nursing degree, establishing project to help other international students
March 4, 2020
Jackson Byiringiro also became a U.S. citizen in November.
Graduate student's empathy for a friend with vision loss leads to research that takes top honors at thesis competition
March 3, 2020
Afo Odhu won first place at the 3-Minute Thesis Competition, sponsored by The Graduate School.
GVSU nursing dean elected to leadership role on national board
February 25, 2020
McCurren will serve as chair-elect for two years then serve as AACN's board chair in 2022-2024.
Research team midway through NIH grant focused on wayfinding
February 25, 2020
The team is working in six assisted living facilities in West Michigan and Cleveland, Ohio.
Nursing students in northern Michigan can transition to GVSU after concurrent agreement
February 11, 2020
Leaders from both institutions signed the agreement at the KCC campus in Grayling.