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Preceptor Opportunities!
October 14, 2020
The Kirkhof College of Nursing has an opportunity for you to give back!
The intersection of science and compassion
August 26, 2020
As she helps nursing students progress in their studies, Lori Houghton-Rahrig encourages them to pursue evidence-based practice and apply science-based logic.
GVSU Family Health Center's Tamara Van Kampen Talks Integrated Mental Health Care on WGVU Morning Show
August 10, 2020
A $1.5 million federal grant helps to provide integrated primary and behavioral health services at housing sites in Grand Rapids' Heartside neighborhood through the GVSU Family Health Center and Dwelling Place.
KCON joins Mel Trotter and others to serve the vulnerable
August 3, 2020
The goals of this free onsite clinic are to help patients live healthier lives, treat acute and chronic conditions, reduce gaps in care, and reduce unnecessary EMS and emergency room contacts.
KCON receives federal grant to partner with Dwelling Place to provide integrative primary, mental health services
July 29, 2020
Grand Valley's Kirkhof College of Nursing received a $1.5 million federal grant to provide integrated primary and behavioral health services at housing sites in Grand Rapids' Heartside neighborhood through the GVSU Family Health Center and Dwelling Place.
Pen-pal friendship becomes encounter at hospital for KCON nursing student
July 27, 2020
A pen-pal friendship became an in-person chance encounter at a hospital when an older man sick with COVID-19 symptoms was greeted by the nursing student with whom he corresponded.
We've been busy! See what's new with KCON's nursing education programs.
July 9, 2020
Learn about our new Post-MSN to DNP, streamlined 75-77 credit BSN to DNP and 37-credit MSN programs, online and hybrid options for RN to BSN, and new Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Interprofessional Health Informatics certificates.
Working Nurses Advance Education at KCON, Deepen Commitment to Underserved Areas
June 25, 2020
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, seven working nurses continue their commitment to serving rural and underserved populations by advancing their education to become nurse practitioners with the help of a federal grant awarded to GVSU.
New Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Launched to Address Mental Health Crisis
June 9, 2020
Because of their perspective on the physical and mental health needs of people who seek care, nurse practitioners are uniquely positioned to fill the serious workforce gaps in our mental health system. Dr. Kathy Moran explains on the WGVU Morning Show.
GVSU Doctor of Nursing Practice Alumna Answers the Call
May 28, 2020
Recent DNP graduate, Briauna Taylor, is one of 6,400+ GVSU nursing alumni making a real difference in our communities. Watch her "frontlines" story aired by WOOD TV8.