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The Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry School of Nursing is a teaching/learning organization with a national and international academic reputation, grounded in sound general education. It develops and supports a diverse faculty who are visionary and competent practitioners, scholars, and researchers, excellent in teaching in academic and practice settings, and responsive to the needs of students and the community.
Quick Facts
Growth & Milestones
50 Years of Nursing Leadership at George Mason
Impact & Distinction
Innovative Education
George Mason prepares students for the evolving healthcare landscape through innovative educational approaches that combine classroom learning, clinical practice, simulation, and immersive technologies. Faculty research has demonstrated the effectiveness of virtual reality and simulation-based learning in preparing future nurses, while the Lab for Immersive Technologies and Simulation is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, a distinction achieved by only a limited number of organizations worldwide.
Research That Improves Health Outcomes
Dewberry Evans Nursing faculty lead research and practice initiatives that address some of today's most pressing healthcare challenges, from workforce development and health equity to forensic science, community health, and behavioral health. Through externally funded research, clinical innovation, and community partnerships, faculty are developing solutions that improve health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
Community Engagement and Service
Through the Mason and Partners (MAP) Clinics and other community initiatives, George Mason helps expand access to care for underserved and high-risk populations throughout Northern Virginia. These nurse-managed clinics bring together academic and community resources to provide health services, preventative care, education, and support while creating meaningful learning opportunities for students.
Preparing Future Leaders
Guided by a vision to produce the next generation of nursing leaders, George Mason equips students to address the challenges of an increasingly complex and diverse healthcare environment. Students develop the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to lead in clinical practice, education, research, and healthcare organizations.
Leadership Team
Interim Divisional Dean, Nursing
Senior Director of Academic Programs
Associate Professor, NursingBethany Cieslowski is Interim Divisional Dean of Nursing at GMU Nursing. She holds degrees from UVA, Columbia, and a DNP from Duke.
MSN Division Director, Nursing
Associate Professor, NursingDr. Angelina Harman is an associate professor in the School Nursing. Harman’s research interests are Childhood Obesity, Nutrition and Wellness in the Youth.
Associate Professor, School of Nursing
FNP/AGNP DNP Program CoordinatorDr. Andrea M. Landis, a distinguished healthcare professional, has dedicated her career to advancing the field of nursing through education, research, and clinical practice.
PhD Program Director, Nursing
Associate Professor, NursingDr. Erin Maughan's research focuses on measuring the effectiveness of school nursing and school health programs that support the need of students (K-12) living in vulnerable situations. Her particular research focus looks at the infrastructure needed to support appropriate school nurse staffing and identifying indicators that best measure the effectiveness of school nursing and school health.
Nursing Academic Programs Clinical Readiness and Regulatory Compliance Manager
Ms. Podboy serves as the Nursing Academic Programs Clinical Readiness and Compliance Manager for the School of Nursing. In this role, she supports students’ preparation for clinical practice by ensuring they meet essential academic, professional, and regulatory requirements.
Director, Mason and Partners (MAP) Clinics, Nursing
Professor, NursingAs a doctorally trained and credentialed Family Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Sutter serves as the Director of a network of eight Academic Nurse-managed community clinics. Dr. Sutter has a history of extensive successful community collaborations on a variety of multidisciplinary implementation programs and research studies.