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Flu vaccination clinics offered for campus community
September 27, 2021
The GVSU Family Health Center, operated by the Kirkhof College of Nursing, will offer flu vaccination clinics for the campus community at several GVSU locations.
Registered Nurses - we want to hear your nursing story!
September 1, 2021
A new research study led by KCON associate professor, Dr. Susan Strouse, is seeking newly graduated registered nurses to share their experience on becoming a member of the professional culture of nursing.
Record number of middle school students participate in health explorations camp
July 19, 2021
A record 100 middle school students from Grand Haven to Detroit participated in the 12th annual sHaPe (Summer Health Activities and Professions Exploration) camp.
Grant allows KCON to partner with hospital systems to help working nurses overcome barriers to degrees
July 7, 2021
KCON will partner with Spectrum Health and McLaren Health Care to recruit nurses during the four-year project.
Students utilize advanced simulation technology and interactive laboratories in the new Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health
June 16, 2021
Grand Valley State University students are utilizing advanced simulation technology and interactive laboratories in the new Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health on GVSU�s Health Campus in downtown Grand Rapids.
KCON Program Highlights
May 27, 2021
A look back at 2020-2021 Kirkhof College of Nursing program highlights.
Nursing Career Growth through Health Information Technology
May 25, 2021
This spring, the Kirkhof College of Nursing graduated its first cohort in the graduate Interprofessional Health Informatics Certificate program.
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.