Augusta University College of Nursing

09/22/2026

CONgratulations to Professor Beth Fisher! She was awarded the 2026 Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing (JOPHON) Writing Award and the 2026 APHON Chemo/Bio Instructor of the year award.

She also spoke as First Author and Co-Author at the APHON 2026 Conference on “Evidence-based Nursing Practice …. Did They Do It? How Can Do It Too?” and “Reframing the Start of Treatment: The Impact of Early Palliative Care in Pediatric Oncology”.

Thank you for representing our college and for your work on such important topics!

09/19/2026

09/17/2026

Recently, our very own Associate Professor Blake McGee was interviewed by Diana Mason on his team’s research on the Georgia Medicaid Work Requirement (Georgia Pathways) on her excellent radio program and podcast, HealthCetera.

You can listen to the podcast on Apple or on HealthCetera’s webpage.

Check out the link below!

https://healthmediapolicy.com/2026/08/24/medicaid-work-requirements/

09/10/2026

The Augusta University IGIVE Campaign has kicked off, and we're excited to show our support from the College of Nursing!💙

Feel free to stop by the Health Sciences Building today through 1pm to grab a boxed lunch and your official IGIVE t-shirt!

Let's make 100% participation a reality!🎯

09/03/2026

2026 Oral Health Medical Dental Integration Symposium Presented by Augusta University

Register now!
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
8:30am – 4pm

You’re invited! Join us in the Lee Auditoria at the Health Sciences Campus to cover the newest science on oral and systemic connections for oral health. Free and open to all health professions faculty and students.

Need more information?

Please contact- 706-721-2823

09/02/2026

CONgratulations to Dr. Jake Higgins for winning our core value of the month, Collegiality! Dr. Higgins works as the Interim Department Chair in our prelicensure department.

As a leader, he inspires collaboration, partnership, and genuine care for his team! Dr. Higgins’ extraordinary leadership helps foster a culture of compassion, collaboration, and support across our college.

08/28/2026

Congratulations to our newest cohorts of prelicensure students! The College of Nursing is proud to have coated 288 BSN and MSN students at our White Coat Ceremony. This is just the first step on the incredible path that will be your nursing journey, and we can’t wait to support you through all your future accomplishments. Go jags!

08/21/2026

Take advantage of the wide range of scholarship opportunities at

Scholarship Universe is currently open, and applications for CON scholarships will close September 1st!

08/19/2026

Thank you Dr. Wilson for the wonderful interview! At the College of Nursing, we strive to use the most innovative techniques and resources for our students.

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