Radford University
College of Nursing
Where Compassion Meets Excellence
Leading Nursing Education
The Radford University College of Nursing is dedicated to cultivating skilled, empathetic nurses ready to meet the challenges of modern healthcare. With experienced faculty and a commitment to hands-on learning, we provide a nurturing environment that supports academic and personal growth.
Find Your Way Forward With Confidence
Dean of the College of Nursing, Wendy Downey, welcomes you to Radford University as you begin your journey in one of our nursing programs in Radford or Roanoke.
Jo Ann Bingham Clinical Simulation Center
Our world-class Clinical Simulation Center aspires to be the premier, innovative and student-centered simulation program to prepare competent, compassionate, professional clinicians to meet the needs of the community.
What Makes Our College of Nursing Special
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"Best RN Programs in Virginia"
RegisteredNursing.org
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"Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice"
U.S. News & World Report
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"Top Ranked Online RN to BSN Programs in Virginia"
RegisteredNursing.org
Colleges of Distinction
RegisteredNursing.org
RegisteredNursing.org has ranked Radford University's Nurse Practitioner program as #1 in the state. This recognition highlights the University's dedication to academic excellence and the quality of education provided to future nurse practitioners.
College of Nursing News
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Ke'alohi Diehl isn’t waiting until graduation to make a difference—she’s already doing big things in her first year at Radford University.
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Radford alumna appointed to Virginia Board of Nursing
March 27, 2025
Radford University alumna Jeanell Webb-Jones, MSN ’24, has been appointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Virginia Board of Nursing.
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Virginia CEO welcomes 562 winter graduates into the next stage of their lives and careers
December 18, 2024
“Perhaps you were made for such a time as this,” said Nicole Gwanzura ’12, MBA ’13, who runs Education Advancement Consulting. She urged them to be decisive, strategic and selective in their job searches, to formulate educated opinions and to be advocates for themselves.
