2011 marks the 110th anniversary of the founding of the University of Virginia School of Nursing. In September of 1901, the School admitted its first class of four students into the new program. Stop by the Center for Nursing Historical Inquiry display window and view a student nurse studying at her desk.
The School of Nursing's graduate program rose four places since the last ranking by US News and World Report in 2007, to number 15 in the country. Since 2007, students have had two new graduate options at UVA – the doctor of nursing practice degree and the clinical nurse leader master's program
U.Va. nurse researchers are leading efforts to better understand, prevent, and mitigate the effects of domestic and intimate partner violence. Much of this work has been pioneered by Barbara Parker, who retires next year after mentoring a host of students in her methods. Carrying on a tradition of strength, Kathryn Laughon and Linda Bullock continue to advance this research at U.Va.
The University of Virginia School of Nursing invites applications for two endowed professorships – the newly endowed Kluge Professorship in Contemplative End-of-Life Care, and the Sly Professorship in Nursing; additionally, we invite applications for tenure track faculty positions.
