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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.
Advance Care Planning Brings Peace
May 19, 2020
KCON DNP alumna, Carol Robinson, has seen the difficulty and heartbreak that can happen when end-of-life plans aren't in place, so she's helping individuals and families be proactive.
Nursing graduate, LPGA hopeful returns to frontlines to treat COVID-19 patients
May 7, 2020
Sarah Hoffman graduated from Grand Valley with a nursing degree in 2013, and said she chose that field because she wanted to help people.
NEW PODCAST RELEASED TO SUPPORT NURSES IN ALL CARE SETTINGS
May 7, 2020
KCON strives to be a supportive resource for our students and alumni as well as nursing colleagues across our communities. The podcast features three unique perspectives on the realities of our time.
KCON is honoring nurses & you can help!
May 4, 2020
Listen to learn how you can acknowledge nurses this National Nurses Week beginning on Florence Nightingale's birthday, May 6. KCON's Dean McCurren talks with Jennifer Moss on WGVU.
Kirkhof College of Nursing creates campaign for public to thank nurses
April 27, 2020
National Nurses Week is May 6 - 12. The opportunity to thank nurses could not have come at a better time. Get involved and send a card today!
GVSU Family Health Center adds telehealth services
April 16, 2020
The GVSU Family Health Center, operated by the Kirkhof College of Nursing, has established telehealth services to ensure patient needs continue to be met during the COVID-19 pandemic.
KCON faculty & staff send messages of support and best wishes to students!
April 13, 2020
At the Kirkhof College of Nursing, we love our students. Watch our heartfelt personal wishes of support and good health in this new video