University of Virginia School of Nursing.

May, 2008

DORRIE K. FONTAINE TO BECOME DEAN OF UVA SCHOOL OF NURSING
Dorrie K. Fontaine has been appointed to succeed Jeanette Lancaster as Dean of the University of Virginia School of Nursing.

March, 2008

UVA Nursing Dean Jeanette Lancaster Testifies Before Congress
On March 13, Dean Jeanette Lancaster, PhD, RN, FAAN, testified on behalf of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing before a U.S. House Subcommittee to advocate for $200 million support of nursing education in the upcoming federal budget.

School of Nursing Sets Undergraduate Admissions Records
Undergraduate applications for the University of Virginia School of Nursing have set a new record with 404 applications for 57 slots in the first year class for Fall 2008. More than 25% of applicants have a combined SAT score of 1300 or more.

February, 2008

Virginia Legislature Lauds Dean Jeanette Lancaster
The Virginia Legislature has passed a Resolution "Commending Jeanette Lancaster."

November, 2007

UVA School of Nursing Reports Record Enrollment in Fall 2007
As of this fall, the University of Virginia School of Nursing has the highest enrollment in its history: 644 students.

Making the Tough Decisions About Cancer Treatment
As an African American nurse with hospice experience, Cathy Campbell has wondered about how older African Americans in rural areas decide about medical care for advanced cancer. Why do some pursue hospice and others aggressive treatment?

October, 2007

Alumna Establishes Jeanette Lancaster Fund for Faculty Excellence
Alumna Rebecca Ruegger has donated $500,000 to establish the Jeanette Lancaster Fund for Faculty Excellence to honor her contributions to nursing and nursing education. The hope is to add another $500,000 to fully fund the endowment by the time the Dean steps down next spring.

August, 2007

2007 Innovative Teaching Awards Announced
Technology emerged as the underlying theme of this year’s Innovative Teaching Awards presented to faculty members by the School of Nursing Alumni Association. The awards are intended to foster creative approaches for more effective teaching.

"Topping Off" for New UVA School of Nursing Building
Construction workers carried out the tradition of "topping off" with the assistance of Dean Jeanette Lancaster at the controls of the crane.

May, 2007

UVA School of Nursing Hosts 2nd Annual Statewide Simulation Workshop
The University of Virginia School of Nursing will host a two and one-half day workshop this June 6-8, sponsored by the Laerdal Medical Corporation, to provide advanced training for 30 health care educators and providers who are incorporating simulation technologies into curricula.