News from Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof College of Nursing

KCON students share knowledge at Bodies Revealed exhibition

About 20 nursing students volunteered at the Grand Rapids Public Museum November 16, interacting with guests at the Bodies Revealed exhibition during its opening weekend.

Nov 21, 2019


Community forum focuses on Alzheimer's disease

Panelists at an upcoming Your Health Series forum will discuss the links between Alzheimer's disease research and care interventions and the impact of the disease on communities.

Nov 6, 2019


Clinics for flu shots scheduled through October

The GVSU Family Health Center, operated by the Kirkhof College of Nursing, will staff multiple flu shot clinics for the campus community throughout October.

Sep 24, 2019


Two deans named to Crain's education list

Crain's Detroit Business named two Grand Valley deans to its list of "Notable Women in Education Leadership."

Sep 24, 2019


Sim Center conducts assailant training exercise 

A group of Grand Valley nursing, health sciences and athletic training students, practiced emergency procedures as a part of Healthcare Simulation Week, a national campaign taking place through September 20.

Sep 18, 2019


Middle school students get hands-on experience exploring health careers

From operating modern medical equipment to collecting data in a lab to understanding different types of physical therapies, about 80 middle school students explored health careers during a summer camp at Grand Valley State University.

Jul 25, 2019


GVSU receives federal grant to collaborate with health care systems to prepare more nurse practitioners

Grand Valley's Kirkhof College of Nursing received a $2.8 million federal grant to work collaboratively with two Michigan health care systems to graduate more students who will work as nurse practitioners in rural or underserved areas.

Jul 15, 2019


Leaders from GVSU, NMC nursing programs sign concurrent agreement

Students at Northwestern Michigan College who are interested in pursuing nursing careers will have a seamless transition to earning a bachelor's degree at Grand Valley.

May 28, 2019


KCON partnership with Spectrum Health earns recognition

A partnership between the Kirkhof College of Nursing and the Spectrum Health Nursing Research Council was recognized by the publication "American Nurse Today" for providing innovative solutions to health care challenges.

May 16, 2019


KCON students plan community health screening

Kirkhof College of Nursing students and faculty members were instrumental in sponsoring and planning a health event for 200 Grand Rapids residents.

Apr 11, 2019