Check out the article below from the Valdosta Daily Times highlighting yet another outstanding School of Nursing student A.J. Hall-Garrison, graduating May 8th, 2021. https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/from-teaching-to-nursing-graduate-proves-its-never-too-late-to-try-something-new/article_d7357434-abfc-11eb-933f-d7617391dd74.html
Nisha Patel, MSN, FNP-BC, is a current Post-Master’s Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner student. Mrs. Patel completed her BSN in India, and enrolled in Valdosta State University’s School of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track in August of 2016. …
Recently our Bachelors of Nursing program celebrated it’s 50th anniversary. In honor of this historic event current students, alumni, past/present faculty/staff we invited to participate in a homecoming celebration. The event was well attended, and everyone who attended had a …
Saturday 9/22/18, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences hosted an open tailgate before the VSU Football game. A good time was had by all! Thank you to the administration, faculty, and staff that made this event possible!
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences recently hosted an ice cream social for our students. The purpose was to simply connect with and serve our students. The event was well attended and enjoyed by all. Since all of the …
Congratulations to the EP faculty and staff for achieving Exercise is Medicine Gold Staff. Local channel WALB came to campus for a story highlighting this. Click here for that story/video
“Students in the Exercise Physiology program are moving out of the classroom and in to the fire working with the Valdosta and Lowndes County Fire Departments as crews go through fire training. The students measure heart rate and core body …
The CONHS screening of the documentary “Clinica de Migrates” was well received and attended. Thank you for Nursing Professor Paige Krispin for organizing this event. VSU Professor of Modern and Classical Languages Susan Wheling said of the event: “Just a …
In this stirring documentary, director Maxim Pozdorovkin (Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer, 2013; The Notorious Mr. Bout, 2014) tells the story of Puentes de Salud, a volunteer-run clinic that provides free medical care to undocumented immigrants in South Philadelphia. Clínica …
Our very own Denise Sauls was selected by the Georgia Association of Nursing Students for being a motivational educator this morning. Click on the images below for more details. Congratulations Ms. Sauls and thank you for all of your continued …
VANS (The Valdosta Organization of Nursing Students) has been extremely active within the community this semester. See below of the timeline provided by their president of their recent/upcoming events. Recent Upcoming: September 9th: We went to Second Harvest to help …
EP faculty (Dr. Mark Kasper, Dr. LaGary Carter, and Sarah Thomas) met with Lois Bellflowers’ Community Nursing class recently to provide an overview of the Exercise is Medicine Initiative — a collaborative effort by the american college of sports …
Dr. LaGary Carter’s presentation “Exercise is Medicine: The Role of Non-Physician Providers” has been selected for presentation at the 2018 Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine®, and World Congress on The Basic Science of Muscle Hypertrophy and Atrophy in …
Congratulations to Dr. Heidi Gonzalez! She recently received her Ed.D. Her dissertation was titled “Explanatory Sequential Examination of Senior Baccalaureate Nursing Students’ Critical Thinking after Participating in a Skills Fair Intervention” When asked for a brief synopsis of her research, …
Valdosta State University senior nursing students Amy Wilson and Tyler Hunter received certificates marking their completion of South Georgia Medical Center’s Cardiovascular Internship Program on June 21. Read more here.
Twenty 2016-2017 CONHS graduates were recently recognized by Valdosta State for outstanding achievement in their perspective program of study. Click here to view more.
Valdosta State University recently earned national gold level recognition from the Exercise is Medicine On Campus program for an ongoing commitment to health and wellness on campus. Click here to read more.
VALDOSTA — Andrea “Paige” Krispin is representing Valdosta State University at the 2017-2018 Governor’s Teaching Fellows Program offered through the Institute of Higher Education at the University of Georgia. Click here for more
VSU Nursing student Matt Izzo offers CPR courses to fellow students. These courses help student remain CPR certified. Thank you Matt for providing this service to your profession.
The Valdosta Association of Nursing Students held its End of the Year Celebration on Thursday, April 27, 2017 to celebrate our successful year. Awards for exceptional membership participation were given to Viviana Silva, Alyssa McClain, and Amelia Thomas. The graduating Senior VANS members …
A number of CONHS students from multiple programs participated in VSU’s 2017 Undergraduate Research Symposium. We are proud of the hard work and commitment each of these student has shown to advance research in their field. Find out more about each …
Recently the College of Nursing and Health Sciences partnered with the VSU Career Services office to host a Nursing and Health Professionals Career Fair. Several regional hospitals and professional health institutions were on hand to answer questions about employment and …
Congratulations Dr. Michele Blankenship on earning her Ed.D. in Nursing Education from the University of West Georgia. Her topic of her research was “Senior Nursing Students Expectations and Actual Experiences of Transitioning to Professional Nursing Practice”.
Seven students from the exercise physiology program represented VSU at the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) conference. They received an opportunity to learn about cutting edge research in exercise physiology from leaders in the field, network with their …
Our EP faculty (Dr. Serina McEntire, Dr. Dharini Bhammar, Sarah Fretti, and former student assistant Rebeccah Stansbery) recently had their research abstract “Performance and Energy Balance during a 439 Mile Endurance Run” accepted by the American College of Sports Medicine.
Our MSN FNP students achieved a combined 100% pass rate on the American Association of Nurse Practitioner (AANP) 2016 certification exam- both MSN and FNP. What an excellent testament to the hard work and dedication of our CONHS students, faculty, …
Recently our Dental Hygiene students partnered with the national “Give Kids a Smile” program. The students assisted in providing a large of non-insured children with a number of different services and oral hygiene education. Please visit the official write-up about the …
VANS students Viviana Silva, Nikole Miller, Amelia Thomas, Alexis Wright, Cierra SLaughter, and Heather Streichert alond with faculty mentor, Denise Sauls spend their last Friday afternoon volunteering with Hungry at Home. This program prepares and packs weekend food for children who …
The Valdosta State Exercise Physiology students partnered with Second Harvest for its annual Thanksgiving food drive. The event distributed food to thousands of Lowndes County residents. Thank you EP students for your hard work and Dr. Serina McEntire for coordinating …
1st and 3rd block Exercise Physiology students assisted with the health fair at the VSU Benefits and Wellness fair. Students assisted with blood pressure measurements, cholesterol and blood sugar screenings, and gave out educational material on health and wellness.
A panel discussion is a valuable method of instruction which can be employed to make education interesting, interactive, and effective. The objectives of Striving to Thriving: The J1 Experience were twofold: To encourage social learning and to facilitate higher cognitive …
One of our CONHS nursing students, Allison Frantz, collaborated with one of our former Nursing faculty, Vanessa Jones, on a poster project for the American Public Health Association. The research covered the topic of: Lowering health risks for mother and child by …
The Journal of Holistic Nursing has accepted Dr. Bonni Cohen’s manuscript “Holistic Nursing Simulation: A Concept Analysis” for their next publication. The CONHS would like to congratulate Dr. Cohen for this honor and thank her for her continuing efforts to advance the …
On August 16, the School of Nursing faculty hosted the annual Skills Fair for refresh nursing students on various clinical skills. This event is always popular with the students and faculty alike. Thank you to Michelle Blankenship and Heidi Gonzalez …
Dr. Dharini Bhammar’s recent article which focused on the effects of high intensity interval training on vascular function was published in the latest issue of the Journal of Applied Physiology. Her hard work was evident when she article was featured in the …
Congratulations to the Summer 2016 College of Nursing and Health Science graduates! Your hard work has paid off and our faculty, staff, and administration are extremely proud of dedication to your education. Recently, the CONHS held a Recognition Ceremony for our …
The Valdosta Civic Club recently toured the HSBA building. The group got one on one demonstrations and personal interaction with various faculty within each program. Some of the highlights of the tour included the: Center for Exercise Medicine and Rehabilitation, …
The CONHS would like to congratulate our Associate Dean of Nursing, Dr. Bonni Cohen. She has just received the prestigious honor of being inducted as Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Only a extremely small number of Nurse …
Congratulations to our very own Graduate Assistants from the CONHS P.A.S.S. Center on being nominated for the Annual Graduate Assistant of the Year Awards held on Friday, April 22nd, 2016. Katelyn Coburn Andrea Green Tristen Jones
Each semester outstanding students are selected and recognized for their hardwork and dedication to their program by both faculty and their peers. Each program within the CONHS has awards whichare presented to these students. This year we also allowed …
Starting May 7, 2016, the CONHS’s very own, Mr. Sean Hutchison, Clinical Instructor, Athletic Training Program and Full Time Faculty member will have earned his Education Specialist Degree and will use the Ed.S Suffix added toward his credentials. Congratulations!
Michele Blankenship Instructor of Nursing / Director of Simulation Congratulations to Ms. Michelle Blankenship her innovation grant with Spanish for Health Professionals being granted. With this, the program will be moving forward with this project. Thus providing an excellent opportunity to grow …
Michelle Ritter Assistant Professor of Nursing/ Graduate Program Director Congratulations! On behalf of Dr. Karen Kesten, Director of Faculty Initiatives, the CONHS very own, Dr. Michelle Ritter has been selected to participate in AACN’s Leadership for Academic Nursing Program! This fellowship …
James Holland Assistant Professor of Nursing The Journal of Family Medicine has accepted one of the CONHS very own, Dr. James Holland and his peers’ paper entitled ” The relationship between health literacy and heart failure knowledge and self-care among patients …
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences had an impressive number of students enter poster presentations in VSU’s 22nd annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Exercise Physiology Student Rebeccah Stansbery won “Best Research Poster” for the CONHS.
On Wednesday, March 23, 2016, several students from the nursing program volunteered at the Hospital Decontamination Training sessions in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Public Health in an effort to increase knowledge, awareness and skill in decontamination procedures for …
Sarah (Fretti) Thomas Instructor, Exercise Physiology/ Director of EP Program Congratulations to Ms. Thomas on having the manuscript which she has been working on in partnership for some time, DECOY: Documenting Experiences with Cigarettes and Other Tobacco in Young Adults. …
About The Amy V. Cockcroft Leadership Program is a prestigious and competitive nursing leadership program. Fellow candidates are trained by nationally recognized leaders in the fields of Nursing, Health Care, and Public Policy. Some of the qualifications to considered …
This month, the CONHS had two faculty members, Ms. Kwanza Thomas and Ms. Laura Carter, both nominated for the the I CAUGHT YOU CARING Program. Congratulations to both recipients! The “I Caught You Caring” program was developed in 2004 as part of the …
On January 21st 2016, the CONHS officially launched the Center for Exercise Medicine and Rehabilitation (CEMR) with a grand opening hosted within the Health Sciences and Business Administration Building. The feedback from the community members represented in attendance was overwhelmingly …
Click here to view Interim President Dr. Cecil P. Staton’s Announcement.
The Happening at Valdosta State University took place on August 27, 2015. Hundreds of organizations, ranging from local businesses to different departments within VSU, set up tents on the front lawn to engage with students and the community. The Happening …
Please join us in congratulating Dr. McEntire for her recent publication “Effects of Low-Dose Aspirin Therapy on Thermoregulation in Firefighters.” Please click on the link below to access the article. “Effects of Low-Dose Aspirin Therapy on Thermoregulation in Firefighters.”
Ms. Heidi Gonzalez volunteered to lead a new innovation for VSU’s School of Nursing that was held on August 17th to boost skills acquisition, confidence, and critical thinking for nursing students that “rested” from nursing all summer. The innovation included …
Please join us in congratulating Talore Salter, Rebecca Griffin, and Shayla Cue (did not attend the ceremony to have a picture taken) as they were selected for the SGMC Cardiovascular Internship Program for the Summer Cohort.
Tayler M Thatcher has been chosen to receive the Exercise Physiology Student Leadership Award for the Summer 2015 class, congratulations! Your involvement and leadership within the EP program and EP Club demonstrated your commitment and passion for VSU and our program. …
Alea A Spires has been chosen to receive the Exercise Physiology Outstanding Student Award for the Summer 2015 class, congratulations! We have a plaque waiting for you to put on your wall next to your diploma and ACSM EP-C certificate (look …
Mitchell J Browning has been chosen to receive the Exercise Physiology Academic Achievement Award for the Summer 2015 class, congratulations! This award is given to the student with the highest GPA in each graduating class. We have a plaque waiting …
Please join us in congratulating the follow students for being nominated for the Daisy in Training Award. Natalie Henderson Sarah Kester Gary Rowan About The DAISY Foundation The DAISY Foundation was established in 1999 in memory of J. …
Please join us in congratulating the exercise physiology faculty and administration for the job well done in obtaining initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Effective July 16, 2015, the Exercise Physiology program here at VSU …
Public Health Awareness Day was held on June 27th of this year hosted by South Health District along with the Georgia Department of Public Health at the Lowndes County Civic Center. There were many activities offered for everyone, even the …
Ten VSU nursing students traveled to Nicaragua for study abroad June 25-July 4, 2015. The course, NURS 3050: Field Study in Transcultural Care, served as their required elective for the nursing program. The course is taught by Dr. Vanessa Jones, …
The Study Abroad program at VSU School of Nursing for Nicaragua has their own Facebook page that you can join for those that want to learn more or are already in the program. You can also visit the page to see …
Governor Nathan Deal has appointed Dr. Linda Floyd to join the Georgia Board of Nursing. This is a great honor and the VSU CONHS is extremely proud to call Dr. Floyd one of our faculty. Click the link below to …
The “I Caught You Caring” program was developed in 2004 as part of the Partners for Campus Excellence initiative. The program was developed to acknowledge those individuals who provide exceptional service. As one member of the implementation committee states, the …
VSU School of Nursing held its Class of May 2015 Recognition Ceremony on Friday, May 8th, from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M in the Magnolia Room inside the University Center. Welcome and Greetings were given by the Interim Dean, Dr. …
VSU’s College of Nursing & Health Sciences program is well known and graduates of the program are often sought out for positions in demand as in the case for VSU Alumni Taylor Foster. Taylor was recently offered the position as …
Mary Margaret Richardson prefers to be called Dr. MMR, an acronym those who know her best find especially fitting, grew up in her hometown of Hopkinsville, KY. Her decision to become a nurse did not arrive until her third year at …
Welcome to the launch of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CONHS) blog! Please take a look around. You will find pertinent and exciting information about the programs we offer and the individuals that make those programs happen. Read …
VSU Nursing and Health Sciences has their own T-Shirt for sale! On the front of the T-Shirts, the College of Nursing & Health Sciences logo with an I Care design beneath are found while on the back, an inspiring design of …
Fellow faculty member and Instructor of Nursing, Heidi Gonzalez has been awarded the Dorothy Dewar Service Scholarship based on record of exemplary service, pursuing the EdD in Leadership at VSU, and a cumulative GPA 4.0. Along with this accomplishing milestone, she recently sat the Certified …
From September 16, 2014 The Exercise Physiology Major’s Club is a departmental club with our primary goal being “To provide a student governed environment for developing professional and social relationships in the Exercise Sciences field and to promote “Exercise is Medicine” …
From August 25, 2014
From August 18, 2014 Valdosta State University’s (VSU) Master’s of Science in Nursing degree prepares nurses for flexible leadership and critical thinking within complex and changing systems, including healthcare, education, and organizational systems. This advanced education provides our graduate nurses …
From September 1, 2014 Valdosta State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) through December 2020. The School of Nursing is approved by the Georgia State Board of Nursing. Additionally, the School …
From August 18, 2014 In October of 2004, meetings began to be held to discuss the prospects of a Health Sciences and Business Administration Building that would be built on the Valdosta State University North Campus. The meetings were held …
From September 1, 2014 VSU’s School of Nursing is pleased to announce receipt of a $50,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This is the second year VSU has been selected to participate in the New Careers in Nursing …
From August 22, 2014 Sunrise Community of Georgia, Inc. is a non-profit organization that focuses on addressing healthcare disparities for people with disabilities. As a component of its special needs training, the Dental Hygiene Program hosted Sunrise’s District II Psychologist …
From September 11, 2014 The Exercise Physiology program at Valdosta State University has undergone a history of academic and numerical growth. The program of study first appeared in the 1994-1995 undergraduate catalog as a Bachelor of Science in Health Fitness …