KCON Magazine
Spring 2013 edition
All KCON NOW Items
CHS serves as care site for Spectrum overflow
May 3, 2013More than 40 patients were admitted for care at Grand Valley's Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, which on May 3 served as an alternative care site for Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital. Read More
Parking alternative during mock disaster
May 1, 2013Students, faculty and staff members traveling to the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences May 2-3 are asked to use the DASH Shuttle because of the mock disaster drill at that facility. Read More
Nursing students research historical figures
April 19, 2013Students from the Kirkhof College of Nursing delved into the past during two days of poster presentations. Read More
Nursing, health professions meet with HRSA official
April 16, 2013Students and faculty members in nursing and health professions had an opportunity to say "thank you" to the federal government when a Washington administrator visited the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences. Read More
Bambini selected for NLN leadership program
March 26, 2013Deborah Bambini, associate professor of nursing, was selected for a yearlong leadership development program for simulation educators through the National League for Nursing. Read More
Wesorick Center names executive director
November 19, 2012Evelyn Clingerman joined the Wesorick Center, housed in the Kirkhof College of Nursing, in August to serve as executive director. Read More
Faculty, staff join STARS
November 6, 2012Several Grand Valley faculty and staff members have found support and results through their involvement with a new initiative that aims to keep African American women healthy. Read More
Davis receives grant to study how Alzheimer's patients navigate
October 2, 2012A nursing faculty member received a National Institutes of Health grant to continue researching how patients with Alzheimer's disease use visual cues to navigate their living areas. Read More
Students needed to volunteer at health fair
September 28, 2012Student volunteers are sought to help at the sixth annual Free Health Fair, sponsored by the Asian Center and set for October 20 in Grand Rapids. Read More
KCON to offer flu shot clinics
September 24, 2012The Family Health Center, operated by the Kirkhof College of Nursing, will offer flu vaccination clinics for the campus community and the public through October 15. Read More
Area teens explore health professions
July 20, 2012Area middle and high school students acted as doctors, nurses and therapists at Grand Valley's sHaPe camp. Read More
GVSU health professions camp for teens
July 9, 2012Area teenagers will have the opportunity to explore careers in health professions during the sHaPe camp sponsored by Grand Valley. Read More
KCON earns accreditation for doctoral program
June 8, 2012Kirkhof College of Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education that will extend through 2017. Read More
KCON students learn nursing in the community
May 30, 2012Nursing students enrolled in a "Care of the Adult Patient and Older Adult Patient" course are teaching senior citizens computer classes, planting gardens and helping their clients plan a dance. Read More
Conference will highlight research ethics
April 24, 2012Representatives from eight research institutions, including three Grand Valley faculty members, will convene at the Van Andel Institute for a day of networking and sharing best practices. Read More
KCON dean earns national honor
April 23, 2012Cynthia McCurren, dean of the Kirkhof College of Nursing at Grand Valley State University, was elected to the National Academies of Practice as a distinguished scholar and fellow in late March. Read More
Agreement signed among area schools of nursing
April 9, 2012The provosts and nursing administrators from Grand Valley, Hope College and Calvin College have signed agreements to streamline placements for nursing students from the two colleges within Grand Valley's advanced degree nursing programs. Read More
Kirkhof College of Nursing to host interfaith event
March 8, 2012The Kirkhof College of Nursing will host a panel discussion, "Engaging Faith Traditions in Health Care," as part of 2012: Year of Interfaith Understanding events. Read More
Her Story series continues
February 3, 2012Sylvia Mupepi, associate professor in the Kirkhof College of Nursing, will be the next presenter at the Her Story series. Read More
Wesorick gives Meijer Lecture, meets with students
November 8, 2011Prior to giving a Frederik Meijer Lecture presentation, Bonnie Wesorick met with nursing students and asked them why they chose to become a healer. Read More
Wesorick to discuss transformative patient care
November 1, 2011A nursing leader and entrepreneur in the field of transformative patient care will give the Frederik Meijer Lecture in early November at Grand Valley. Read More
Additional flu vaccination clinic set
October 7, 2011An additional flu vaccination clinic will be held at the GVSU Family Health Center in Grand Rapids on Tuesday, October 11. Read More
KCON teams with city parks and recreation
October 4, 2011Kirkhof College of Nursing has teamed with Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation to integrate healthy eating and exercise for kids involved in after-school programs. Read More
ADVANCE cohort works toward nursing degree
September 27, 2011A new grant program in the Kirkhof College of Nursing offers stipends and necessary resources to students and working nurses who want to earn bachelor's degrees in nursing. Read More
Flu shot clinics set
September 20, 2011Flu vaccination clinics will be held September 20-October 17 for students, faculty and staff members, their dependents and retirees. Read More
Health Professions camp offered for area youth
July 1, 2011Teenagers will have the opportunity to explore careers in the health professions field during the Summer Health Activities and Professions Exploration summer day camp. Read More
Unique presentation earns first place for health care team
June 22, 2011A unique conference presentation by an interdisciplinary team of Kirkhof College of Nursing faculty, Simulation Center staff members and a doctoral student received national recognition and brought session attendees to tears. Read More
Nursing professor attends White House conference
April 25, 2011It's not everyday that Jean Martin, associate professor of nursing, receives an invitation from the Office of First Lady Michelle Obama. Read More
KCON hosts meeting for health care professionals
December 1, 2010Nursing educators from throughout West Michigan gathered at Grand Valley November 30 for a regional meeting to discuss national initiatives aimed at transforming the nursing profession and the health care system. Read More
Flu shot clinics held in Allendale and Grand Rapids
November 15, 2010Grand Valley's Kirkhof College of Nursing will hold a flu shot clinic on November 16 and 17. Read More
Grand Valley, Mary Free Bed announce Wounded Warriors project
November 9, 2010Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans with traumatic brain injuries can receive free, comprehensive rehabilitation in Grand Rapids through a program funded by the Department of Defense. Read More
KCON grant will increase diversity among nursing students
November 2, 2010Kirkhof College of Nursing received a $773,837 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to increase diversity among nursing students. Read More
KCON to offer flu shot clinics
September 23, 2010The Kirkhof College of Nursing will offer flu shot clinics for students, faculty and staff members and their spouses/dependents, and retirees beginning September 27 and continuing through October 7. Read More
Grand Valley hosts health professions camp
July 1, 2010Area eighth- and ninth-grade students will have the opportunity to explore careers in the health sciences at a first-time camp at Grand Valley. Read More
KCON hosts Wesorick Center external advisors
June 10, 2010Earlier this week, the Kirkhof College of Nursing hosted two health care experts who will serve as external advisors for the Bonnie Wesorick Center for Healthcare Transformation. Read More
GVSU dean appointed to state nursing council
June 3, 2010Cynthia McCurren, dean of the Kirkhof College of Nursing at Grand Valley, was appointed to a state education council that will aid transformation of nursing education in Michigan. Read More
GVSU to offer H1N1 vaccines to public
February 22, 2010The Kirkhof College of Nursing at Grand Valley will hold two public H1N1 flu immunization clinics at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 47 Jefferson St. SE in Grand Rapids. Read More
Grand Valley holds summit on health care reform
January 14, 2010As lawmakers move closer to passing health care reform, Grand Valley will host some of the nation's foremost policy makers who will give a balanced overview of the largest government-led overhaul ever attempted. Read More
GVSU Family Health Center continues to offer H1N1 vaccines
December 17, 2009The GVSU Family Health Center, 72 Sheldon Blvd. SE in Grand Rapids, continues to offer the H1N1 vaccines for Grand Valley students, faculty and staff members, their spouses and dependents and retirees. Read More
Family Health Center posts holiday hours
December 14, 2009The GVSU Family Health Center, 72 Sheldon Blvd. SE in Grand Rapids, will observe the following hours during the holiday season: Read More
GVSU Family Health Center offers H1N1 vaccines
November 30, 2009The GVSU Family Health Center, 72 Sheldon Blvd. SE in Grand Rapids, will offer the H1N1 vaccines and nasal mists for Grand Valley students, faculty and staff members, their spouses and dependents and retirees. Read More
GVSU Family Health Center offers H1N1 vaccinations
November 18, 2009The GVSU Family Health Center, 72 Sheldon Blvd. SE in Grand Rapids, is now offering the H1N1 vaccines for Grand Valley students, faculty and staff members, their spouses and dependents and retirees. Read More
KCON implements electronic health record system
October 12, 2009The Kirkhof College of Nursing implemented a state-of-the-art electronic health record system at the GVSU Family Health Center, allowing providers, faculty members and nursing students to electronically chart patient data. Read More
Nursing students make H1N1 presentations
October 8, 2009To help on-campus students avoid the seasonal and H1N1 flu viruses, Kirkhof College of Nursing has teamed with Housing and Residence Life to give presentations in living centers. Read More
Grand Valley professor establishes scholarship to support doctoral nursing candidates
September 22, 2009GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Grand Valley's Kirkhof College of Nursing welcomed its first doctoral students in August, and a caring supporter is helping new students take advantage of the program. Read More
