Taylor Thomas

Stigmatized attitudes toward mental health have contributed to decades of harmful policies. Evelyn Tomaszewski, assistant professor in the Department of Social Work, advocates for a human rights-based approach to address outdated and harmful policy practices.

BSN Co-Enrollment Program student Frankie Farmakis’s military service and appreciation for diverse health systems informs his pathway to nursing

Associate Professor in the School of Nursing Katherine Scafide appointed to the inaugural American Academy of Forensic Sciences Standards Board Forensic Nursing Consensus Body.

The study, led by Kyeung Mi Oh, associate professor in the College of Public Health’s School of Nursing, focusing on the implementation and evaluation of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) training, has been recognized for its excellence in publication. This study was funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

According to the latest rankings from US News & World Reports, the School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) ranks among the top programs in Virginia and across the nation. Across public institutions, the BSN places within the top 100 (#86) and is the top 4 program in Virginia. U.S. News and World Report previously ranked the Doctor of Nursing practice program #1 among public institutions and the Master of Science in Nursing #4 among public institutions.

Professor in the School of Nursing Rebecca Sutter will establish program to address the social, physical, and mental health and wellness needs of Afghan victims of combat.

MedStar Health Future Nurse Program at George Mason University continues to produce top-notch nurses. Isabelle Kahng shares her excitement for both her own future and upcoming nurses who will be the next beneficiaries of the Future Nurse Program.

Assistant Professor Li-Mei Chen, Associate Professor Kyeung Mi Oh, Assistant Professor Melissa Villodas, and Assistant Professor Ana Parisi will explore civil engagement and promote mental health as part of Mason’s Summer Team Impact Projects.

Martha (Marti) Y. Kubik, professor in the School of Nursing, explained how partnering pre-licensure nursing students with older adults who access services at senior centers and community dining sites benefits seniors and strengthens the future health care workforce.

Funding from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) will create the School Nurse Leadership Academy, a first-of –its-kind program dedicated to fostering leadership in school nursing.