Kirkhof College of Nursing
Student Award Convocation virtually recognizes top achievers, excellence in disciplines
The annual ceremony recognizes students who have been nominated for top awards, recognizing overall achievements in the classroom and on campus, and students who achieved excellence in every graduate and undergraduate discipline.
Apr 10, 2020
Standardized Patient Program goes virtual, provides students with telehealth experience
Grand Valley's Standardized Patient Program has launched a virtual component that allows students in the College of Health Professions, Kirkhof College of Nursing and School of Social Work to continue to gain clinical experience.
Apr 3, 2020
Mantella, panelists call for expansion of collaborations, partnerships to aid health care worker shortage
President Philomena V. Mantella and other leaders said collaborations and partnership among health care institutions, K-12 schools, colleges and universities are critical to maintaining and expanding the health care workforce in the region.
Mar 6, 2020
Native of Rwanda on track for nursing degree, establishing project to help other international students
Jackson Byiringiro arrived in Michigan in 2014 from Rwanda thinking he would find a job as a nurse, the same position he held for eight years in his home country.
Mar 4, 2020
Graduate student's empathy for a friend with vision loss leads to research that takes top honors at thesis competition
Afokoghene Odhu, a graduate student pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, entered his research on diabetic retinopathy in the 3-Minute Thesis competition, an annual event sponsored by The Graduate School, and won first place and $500.
Mar 3, 2020
GVSU nursing dean elected to leadership role on national board
Cynthia McCurren, dean and professor of Kirkhof College of Nursing, was elected to serve in a top leadership role for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the national voice for academic nursing.
Feb 25, 2020
Research team midway through NIH grant focused on wayfinding
When Rebecca Davis talks about her team placing an eight-foot American flag on a wall, or oversized, decorative utensils near a dining facility, a casual listener might assume she's an interior designer.
Feb 25, 2020
Nursing students in northern Michigan can transition to GVSU after concurrent agreement
Students at Kirtland Community College in northern Michigan who are interested in pursuing nursing careers will have a seamless transition to earning a bachelor of science in nursing degree at Grand Valley.
Feb 11, 2020
University named Top Producing Institution for number of Fulbright scholars
Grand Valley was named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for the number of faculty members who teach and conduct research overseas.
Feb 10, 2020
GVSU Family Health Center now offers convenience care for campus community
The GVSU Family Health Center is now available as a convenience clinic for campus community members who cannot get in to see their primary care provider.
Feb 3, 2020
