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Jamila Aithammousaid ‘24 has been a nurse for over 15 years. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) from Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV), she said she feels proud of her accomplishment and is well-equipped to be a leader in her work. And that’s exactly why she returned to school.

There's much more to healthcare than giving a patient their annual physical in an office, treating a broken ankle in an emergency room or removing an appendix in an operating room.

You might take your mental health for granted when things are going well. But being aware of symptoms and treatment options can prepare you to face any unexpected challenges and support those around you.

For nine years, Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV)’s Thought Leaders Conference has brought professionals across healthcare disciplines together for meaningful learning and collaboration. Since its inception, many elements of the event have remained the same: it’s free, it’s virtual and nea...

When Carol Allen, EdD, MSN, RN, was in high school and preparing to apply to colleges, she debated career paths.

Maria Santini '25MPH is a registered dietitian who has more than 25 years of experience in the field. She said she gradually took on increasing responsibilities throughout her career, including supervising staff, but she never felt finished learning and growing.

Mary Broderick ‘25MSN had reached a crossroads in her nursing career.

Know before you read At WUV, we want to make sure you have the information you need to make decisions about your education and your future—no matter where you choose to go to school. That's why our informational articles may reference careers for which we do not offer academic programs, along ...

After working as a nurse for almost a decade, Luciana Henderson '25MSN said she knew she could be doing more with her experience and skills. There's a nursing shortage, after all, and a new generation of nurses will need instruction and mentorship.

After working as a nurse for almost a decade, Luciana Henderson '25MSN said she knew she could be doing more with her experience and skills. There's a nursing shortage, after all, and a new generation of nurses will need instruction and mentorship.

Population health nursing is where nursing and public health come together. These nurses help connect everyday clinical care with key public health activities — like assessing community needs, creating health policies and making sure services are available to everyone equally.

Anthony Gray, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Dr. Ashley Love believes in the power of education – from earning multiple degrees at Columbia University, a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University and teaching in Brooklyn, New York, to now serving as program director of public health programs at Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV).

While many healthcare professionals focus on treating individual patients, others, such as population health managers, take a broader view by identifying health concerns and allocating resources to improve overall population health.

Dr. Shakera “S.K.” Moreland is no stranger to education, having earned both her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Informatics and MBA in Healthcare Management from Western Governors University. She then earned her Doctor of Health Sciences with a focus on Leadership and Organizational Behavior f...