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New Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program launches during National Mental Health Awareness Month
May 17, 2021
Grand Valley�s Kirkhof College of Nursing (KCON) has launched the new Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program to prepare nurse practitioners to provide physical and mental healthcare for their patients.
National Nurses Week: Simulation labs key to students' education
May 11, 2021
Keys to adapting labs during the pandemic were creativity and flexibility.
National Nurses Week: KCON acting dean brings cardiovascular expertise to task force
May 6, 2021
Annually, about 200,000 people have unnecessary amputations. Dr. Lola Coke joined a national task force that supported legislation to expand screenings & public awareness of Peripheral Artery Disease and, in turn, reduce the number of amputations.
Spectrum Learning Modules Program brings GVSU Nursing Education Directly to Area Nurses
April 28, 2021
To extend the support nurse care managers provide to patients, Spectrum Health partnered with Grand Valley State University�s Kirkhof College of Nursing to bring care coordination training directly to their nurses.
Nursing Students Recognized with GVSU Graduate Dean's Citation Awards
April 26, 2021
The Graduate School honors individuals who have distinguished themselves in graduate education at Grand Valley State University. The Dean�s Citation Awards for Academic Excellence are given to recognize the accomplishments of our students and faculty.
DNP Alumna Awarded GVSU Young Alumni Award
April 8, 2021
In recognition of her determined and enthusiastic efforts to better the lives of all those around her, Kirkhof College of Nursing alumna, Rachel Cardosa, D.N.P. '16, received the 2021 GVSU Young Alumni Award.
Nursing Students Receive Top Honors from Office of the Provost Student Awards
April 6, 2021
Nursing students recognized for top academic achievements.
Nursing graduate program recognized as a top program in the nation
March 31, 2021
Grand Valley's Doctor of Nursing Practice program has been ranked as one of the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Meet Maggie Tepe, a GVSU Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student
March 8, 2021
As Maggie Tepe, a Class of 2021 Doctor of Nursing Practice student specializing in Primary Care for Child/Adolescent patients, looks forward to graduating this spring, she shares her GVSU nursing story.
Nursing, PAS students play active role at COVID-19 vaccination clinics
March 2, 2021
Grand Valley nursing and physician assistant studies students are helping to combat COVID-19 by administering vaccinations in Kent and Ottawa counties.