The ODU School of Nursing is recognized for its strong educational programs that prepare exceptional nurses for safe and effective professional practice. We are proud of our consistently high pass rates on licensing and certification exams while reflecting on the many stories of student success, satisfaction, and growth. Our success is a result of a faculty committed to delivering high-quality nursing education using innovative teaching methods. Strong relationships with our clinical partners and the generosity of our alumni and friends ensure that we can continue to serve nursing students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  

Please join us in continuing over 50 years of academic excellence in nursing education by showing your support for the future of nursing! Your generosity is essential to us as we work to maintain quality in education, provide and reward scholarship, and engage in compassionate service to the community--all of which are the cornerstones of the School of Nursing at ODU.     

Every gift, no matter its size, makes a significant difference and helps us achieve our mission of transforming healthcare by preparing exceptional nurses, extending nursing science, and partnering with our local and global community. Your continued support enables us to weather storms such as the COVID-19 pandemic and increases in program costs. Supporting ODU School of Nursing also enables us to continue searching for creative solutions to teaching and learning challenges. 

I am hopeful we can count on you to help build the foundation for brighter futures, health equity, community service, and high-quality patient care.

My door is always open. If you have questions, concerns, comments, or ideas you would like to share, please reach out to me at any time.

Best wishes, 

Suzanne M. Wright, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, CPPS, CHSE
Interim Dean, School of Nursing
swright@odu.edu | 757 683 5011