Virginia Legacy Archives

The cover story profiles three School of Nursing alumnae who have served or are serving the United States during the Iraqi conflict. The alumnae are: Tracie Brown (BSN '01), Patti Ann Connor Ballard (MSN '83, PhD '00) and Karen Pruett (MSN '03).

The cover story profiles three School of Nursing alumnae who have served or are serving the United States during the Iraqi conflict. The alumnae are: Tracie Brown (BSN '01), Patti Ann Connor Ballard (MSN '83, PhD '00) and Karen Pruett (MSN '03).

The cover story profiles three School of Nursing alumnae who have served or are serving the United States during the Iraqi conflict. The alumnae are: Tracie Brown (BSN '01), Patti Ann Connor Ballard (MSN '83, PhD '00) and Karen Pruett (MSN '03).

The cover story profiles four nursing students who, while excelling in the nursing program, have successfully integrated themselves into experiences in the broader-University campus life. The students are: Heidi Ritter (BSN '04), Becky Bracato (BSN '05), Sarah Riggs (BSN '05) and Connor Ginley (BSN '05).

The cover story explores the various international initiatives currently pursued by faculty and students of the School of Nursing, and why these experiences help produce a better nurse. Also profiled, two alumni who are involved overseas: Stephanie Ferguson (PhD 1996, BSN 1985) and Tracy Hardisty Haworth (BSN 1983).

The cover story provides an overview of nursing research efforts currently underway at the U.Va. School of Nursing, and the importance of that work.

The cover story features several nursing alumni who have forged successful careers in some aspect of public policy or the legal profession. Among them are: Jayne Gosnell Helm (BSN '64), Debra Hardy Havens (FNP '79), and Carolyn Lavecchia (BSN '70).

The cover story reviews the new Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) program in this, its pilot year (2005-06). The CNL is part of a nationwide initiative by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), whose goal is to create a "new nurse"- a generalist practitioner armed with a master's degree in nursing who is prepared to meet our health care system's rapidly changing needs.

The cover story features three U.Va. nursing alumnae who are making their mark as school nurses today: Anne Eller Wilkerson (Diploma '59), Helen Pierpont Burzumato (BSN '76), and Lou McIntire Gaylor (BSN '97).

The cover story features a compilation of essays, exemplars, poems, and memories, written by U.Va. nursing students, faculty, and alumni.

The cover story in the Winter 2007-08 issue explored the work of U.Va. nursing faculty who help prepare nurses for disaster preparedness. These faculty also contribute their time and talent in the community, helping agencies prepare for the worst. Finally, two nursing alumni shared stories of their experiences when they helped victims of Hurricane Katrina and the shootings at Virginia Tech.

The cover story in the Spring 2008 issue takes a look back at the lasting impact that Dean Lancaster has had on the school. It includes quotes of appreciation from various peers, colleagues, and friends, as well as meaningful examples of how Dean Lancaster’s tenure has helped to shape the school and all the lives it touches.

For our cover story, newly appointed Dean Dorrie Fontaine shares her thoughts as she begins her tenure at the U.Va. School of Nursing. She looks ahead to some exciting new advancements for the school.

"On the front lines of Health care reform."

U.Va.'s Interprofessional Education Initiative promotes joint educational experiences for nursing and medical students.

New Opportunities for NPs

Dean Dorrie Fontaine and Chief Nursing Officer Lorna Facteau are more than graduate school friends: They’re born collaborators. Read about how their partnership model is empowering nurses, inspiring students and creating new models of care and clinical research – a process that’s ultimately changing the way patient care is delivered.