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Partnership for People with Disabilities
A University Affiliated Program (UAP) at
Virginia Commonwealth University

Ann Cox, Ph.D., RN
Interdisciplinary Preparation of Personnel
Partnership for People with Disabilities
P.O. Box 843020
Richmond, VA 23284-3020
(804) 828-8244
FAX (804) 828-0422
e-mail: acox@gems.vcu.edu

Bernice B. Allen. MS, RN
Research Assistant
Partnership for People with Disabilities
Virginia Commonwealth University
P.O. Box 843020
Richmond, VA 23284-3020
(804) 827-0196
FAX (804) 828-0042
e-mail: bballen@hsc.vcu.edu

Gwen Smith, RN, MSN
School Health Specialist
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
(804) 786-8671
FAX (804) 371-8796
e-mail:  gsmith@mail.vak12ed.edu

Carol Pollock, RN, MSN, FNP
School Age and Adolescent Health Consultant
Virginia Department of Health
Division of Child and Adolescent Health
1500 E. Main Street; Room 137
Richmond, VA 23218-2448
(804) 371-4100
FAX (804) 371-6031
e-mail: cpollock@vdh.state.va.us

George Mason University
College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Rosemarie Brenkus
Assistant Dean for Student Academic Affairs
George Mason University, College of Nursing & Health Science
4400 University Drive, MS 3C4
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
Phone: (703) 933-1925

Description of courses and practica in school nursing:
Students can negotiate a practicum in school nursing as a part of their required community health practicum. Needs to be coordinated by Dr. Charlene Douglas, 703-993-1937.

Description of school’s nursing programs
Description of application process

Hampton University
School of Nursing

Renee T. Barnes, MS, RN
School of Nursing
Hampton University
William Freeman Hall
Hampton, VA 23668
(757) 727-5271
FAX (757) 727-5423
e-mail: RENEE.BARNES@hamptonu.edu

Shirley Hall,  MS, RN
Hampton University
School of Nursing
William Freeman Hall
Hampton, Virginia 23668
(757) 727-5768
FAX (757) 727-5423
e-mail: shirley.hall@hamptonu.edu

Dr. Karolyn Givens
Coordinator of RN to BSN Program
Radford University
Waldron College of Health and Human Services
East Main Street
Radford, Virginia 24142
Phone: 540-831-7645

Description of courses and practica in school nursing:
Radford University does not have any formal courses or practica in school nursing. As the practicum in Community Health Nursing, students could do their concentrated clinical in school health.

School of Nursing
School of Nursing Programs
BSN Degree Program
RN to BSN Program

Sheila M. Sparks, DNSc, RN, CS
Interim Director
Division of Nursing and Respiratory Care
Shenandoah University
1775 North Sector Court
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-5496
FAX:  (540) 665-5519
e-mail:  ssparks@su.edu

Theresa Carroll, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Student Services
School of Nursing
University of Virginia
Charlottesville VA 22908
tjc4g@virginia.edu
toll free (888) 283-8703; (434) 924-0141

Clay Hysell, M.A.
Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Services
School of Nursing
University of Virginia
Charlottesville VA 22908
hysell@virginia.edu
toll free (888) 283-8703; (434) 924-0141

Description of courses and practica in school nursing:
Students desiring to concentrate in school nursing in the RN-BSN program, as well as students in the graduate program, can arrange practica in school health settings. Specific school health courses are not offered at this time.

Descriptions of all programs
RN to BSN
Undergraduate applications
Graduate applications
Specific info about how much of the RN course content is online

Kathleen W. Huttlinger, PhD, RN
Chair and Professor of Nursing
Department of Nursing
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
1 College Avenue
Wise, VA 24293
(540) 328-0275
e-mail:  kwh3c@wise.virginia.edu

Olga Wright, RN, CPNP
School Nurse Coordinator
Alexandria Public Schools
Samuel E. Tucker Elementary School
435 Ferdinand Day Drive
Alexandria, Virginia 22304
(703) 933-6300
FAX:  (703) 933-6341
e-mail:  owright@acps.k12.va.us

Marie Chapin, RN, MS, CNP
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing:  Clinical Instructor
VCU Community Nursing Organization:  Carver Health Coordinator
P. O. Box 980567
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0567
CNO (804) 828-3978
Carver Health (804) 254-9002 
FAX (804) 225-3485
e-mail:  mchapin@hsc.vcu.edu

Debra Hearington, MS, PNP
VCU School of Nursing
P.O. Box 980567
Richmond, VA 23298-0567
(804) 828-0707
FAX (804) 828-7743
e-mail: dhearing@hsc.vcu.edu

JoAnne Henry, EdD, RN, C
VCU School of Nursing
P.O. Box 980567
Richmond, VA 23298-0567
(804) 828-2011
FAX (804) 828-7743
e-mail: jhenry@hsc.vcu.edu

Jody Enoch, RN, BSN
Public Health Nursing Supervisor, Secondary School Health Services
VDH Nursing Council School Health Committee
Chesterfield County Health Department
Box 100
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 748-1705
FAX (804) 751-4497
e-mail: jenoch@vdh.state.va.us

Petra Menzel, MPH
Program Coordinator
Emergency Medical Services for Children Program
P.O. Box 980107
Richmond, VA 23298-0107
(804) 628-3672
Fax: (804) 628-0229
e-mail: pmenzel@hsc.vcu.edu

Donnese C. Kern, RN-C, MSN, CSN, NP
School Health Coordinator
Wise County Public Schools
P.O. Box 1217
Wise,  VA 24293
(540) 328-8017
FAX (540)328-3350
e-mail: dkern@wise.k12.va.us

Elizebeth B. Morse, RN, CPNP
School Health Coordinator
Hanover County Public Schools
200 Berkley Street
Ashland, Virginia 23005
(804) 365-4556
FAX:  (804) 365-4680
e-mail:  emorse@hanover.k12.va.us