News
School of Nursing Alums in the News
July 16, 2008 - Dr. Karen Drenkard and Dr. Barbara Hatcher
have been selected for induction into the Fellowship in the American Academy
of Nursing. Dr.
Drenkard recently took the position of Director of the Magnet Recognition Program
of the American Nursing Association. Dr. Hatcher is currently the Director of
Scientific and Professional Affairs at the American Public Health Association.
New Scholarships and Funding Opportunities
- Due Date for all Applications is August 15, 2008
- Graduate Students - Advanced Education Traineeship Funds
- Graduate Nurse Educator Track Students Only - Nurse Faculty Loan Program
- Graduate Nurse Educator Track Students Only - NOVA Healthforce 50% Tuition Reimbursement Program
Student Nurses Association Establishes Memorial Fund
Mason's Student Nurses Association has established a memorial fund
in honor of the late son of Carol Urban, assistant dean of the
School of Nursing, to supplement the medical expenses of full-time
nursing students who are battling life-threatening diseases.
Read the full story
in the Mason Gazette.
School of Nursing Faculty Recognition
Dr. Pam Cangelosi has been selected
as one of the 2008 recipients of the George Mason University Teaching
Excellence Awards. The award is the highest honor the University gives
to faculty members who show sustained commitment to providing students
with meaningful, significant learning experiences.
Susan Durham has been awarded the 2008 CHHS Habit of Excellence Award. Read more about Susan's accomplishments.
Ann Mulqueen received the Evelyn E. Cohelan Faculty Leadership Award for 2008. This award is given to a junior faculty member to provide opportunities for mentorship and development in educational leadership.
New Director for the School of Nursing
Dr. Robin Remsburg has accepted the position of Director of the School of Nursing and Associate Dean in the College of Health and Human Services beginning June 25, 2008. Learn more about Dr. Remsburg.
Archive of previous news stories
About the Program
Welcome to the School of Nursing in the College of Health and Human Services at George Mason University! We hope that our website helps you to find the answers to your questions about our programs.
Nursing programs at Mason began over 30 years ago. Our first students were registered nurses (R.N.s) looking to complete their bachelor’s degree in nursing. Since the 1970s, our offerings have grown to include our outstanding traditional pathway to the BSN, accelerated BSN pathways for RNs, LPNs and second degree students, as well as master’s and doctoral programs in nursing.
Our undergraduate curriculum prepares our students for success on the NCLEX, the computer-assisted test necessary for licensure as a registered nurse in the United States. Our master’s program begins with a foundational core of coursework before branching into the various tracks: Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Clinical, or Nursing Administration. We are very pleased to announce our two newest tracks in the MSN program: the Clinical Nurse Leader and the Nurse Educator tracks.
At the doctoral level, we have been educating some of the region’s leading nursing executives for many years. Recently we have added opportunities for doctoral studies in nursing education and individualized studies at the doctoral level.
Nursing is a practice discipline, so our students engage in a combination of didactic, seminar and clinical or practicum courses to learn the full range of skills needed to practice nursing in our complex health care system. We work with our partners in long term care, acute care, community-based and public health agencies to provide a rich array of learning opportunities for our students at each educational level.
Our undergraduate and masters students have access to our recently renovated Simulation Laboratory facilities throughout their programs. Our new state-of-the-art simulation models provide opportunities for students to practice nursing technologies in a controlled environment before attempting them in the real world of patient care. Our students hone their critical thinking skills under the supervision of an instructor.
We are very proud of our students. They come from all over the world, speak many languages and are of all ages. What they have in common is a strong desire to be part of the health care system. They bring a rich diversity of life, work and educational experiences that they share with each other as they collaborate in their learning activities.
We also have an outstanding faculty. Our faculty members have many years of experience in nursing. Many are nurse practitioners or are certified in their specialty area. Many are engaged in answering research questions through collaboration with others.
If you would like to begin your studies in one of our programs, you can find the information specific to your needs on our website. You’ll probably want to begin by seeing what is required in the application process for the program of interest. Our Office of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management also has a website that might be of interest to you. Advisors are available (by appointment) to answer your specific questions.
Good luck with your educational goals! We hope that you’ll find what you’re seeking at Mason.
Note: Application period for the Fall 2008 BSN nursing pathway is closed.
Points of Contact
Undergraduate Programs:
Donna Hunt
703-993-1901
Master's Programs:
Janice Lee-Beverly
703-993-1947
PhD in Nursing Program:
Vannary Khov
703-993-1961
Information Sessions
Meet with School of Nursing advisors and faculty to learn more about the following programs.