Shenandoah University's Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing

🎉 15 DAYS TO GO! 🎉

In just 15 days, Main Campus will welcome a brand-new cohort of Transfer and ABSN Nursing Students! 🩺💙

We can’t wait to welcome our newest nursing students to campus and officially begin this exciting journey with them! 🎓✨

15 days and counting! 🩺💙

🎉 15 DAYS! 🎉

The countdown is officially on! ⏰💙

In just 15 days, we’ll welcome a brand-new cohort of 4-year BSN Nursing students to our program! 🩺🩵

We can’t wait to meet the newest members of our nursing family, watch them begin their journey, and see all the amazing things they’ll accomplish along the way!

Ever wonder who the lady is on the wall in our Dean Suite? 👀

Well… now’s your chance to find out!

✔Fact Check Friday features this question: who is Shenandoah’s School of Nursing named after? 💙🩺

✅Answer: Eleanor Wade Custer. She was a powerhouse advocate for nursing whose legacy still shapes SU today.

A Johns Hopkins–trained nurse, WWII recruiter for Army & Navy nurses, pediatric hospital leader, and lifelong champion for nursing education, Custer dedicated her career to service. Her impact at Shenandoah grew through decades of mentorship and generosity, including the creation of the Custer Nursing Endowment and Lecture Series.

In 2012, SU officially renamed the division the Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing in her honor. Her legacy continues to inspire every future nurse who walks through our doors. ✨

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Faculty Spotlight | Medication AND Meaningful Conversation

We’re proud to recognize Dr. Paula Allocca, Director of Shenandoah University’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Program, for her participation in a recent episode of Peplau’s Ghost, a podcast dedicated to Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs).

In this episode, Dr. Allocca joins four PMHNP program directors and a biostatistician from across the United States for an important conversation about the role of psychotherapy in psychiatric-mental health practice.

💊 Medication matters—but so does meaningful conversation.

The discussion explores the need for PMHNPs to incorporate both medication management and therapeutic communication into patient care, recognizing the powerful role psychotherapy can play in helping individuals work through a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges.

We are proud to see Dr. Allocca representing the Shenandoah University School of Nursing and sharing her expertise and passion for preparing future PMHNPs to provide thoughtful, comprehensive, and patient-centered mental health care.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peplaus-ghost/id1765001553?i=1000780886054

🐝 Hey Hornets, it's almost Arrival Day! 🐝

The countdown is on, and we can't wait to welcome you to campus! 🎉 Before you arrive, take a few moments to read through these friendly reminders below to help make your move-in and first day as smooth as possible.
We are so excited to have you join the Hornet family. Safe travels, and we'll see you soon! 💙❤️

🚨 Interested in the Work-Study Program? 🚨
Shenandoah University School of Nursing has an opportunity for you!

If you're looking to gain valuable experience, work alongside our amazing faculty and staff, and become more involved within the School of Nursing, we'd love to have you join our team.
Be sure to check out our Work Study posting 💙❤️ .nursing

🐝💙❤️ 42 Days Until Our Hornets Return! ❤️💙🐝
The countdown is on—just 42 days until we welcome our Hornets back to campus!
Our faculty and staff are kicking things into high gear behind the scenes, preparing classrooms, planning exciting events, and making sure everything is ready for an amazing semester ahead.
We can't wait to welcome both our new and returning students back to the School of Nursing. Here's to new opportunities, new friendships, and another incredible year together!
See you soon, Hornets! 💙❤️ .nursing

🎉 Congratulations to our very own Braedon Swords! 🎉

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment have brought you to this incredible milestone, and we couldn't be more proud! 🌟

The entire School of Nursing family is cheering you on as you begin this exciting new chapter. We can't wait to see all the amazing things the future has in store for you.

Congratulations, Braedon! Your journey is just beginning, and we know you'll make a lasting impact. 💙❤️

Congratulations to 2026 VNA & VNF Future Nurse Leader Award Recipient, Braedon Swords!

Keep up the great work! We wish you the best in your nursing career!

We love hearing from our alumni and celebrating where their nursing journeys have taken them!

Elizabeth Lucas credits Shenandoah University with providing the education, hands-on clinical experience, and confidence she needed to step into her role and grow into the healthcare provider she is today.

Stories like Elizabeth's remind us why we do what we do—preparing compassionate, skilled nurses who are ready to make a difference from day one.

Read the article below to learn more about Elizabeth's journey and the impact she's making in healthcare! 👇❤️💙

Elizabeth Lucas ’16: From Shenandoah Classroom to Full‑Scope Certified Nurse Midwife Elizabeth (Ogle) Lucas ’16 (Bachelor of Science in nursing) has built a meaningful career as a full‑scope certified nurse midwife, a path that began with