Beckley Campus faculty, students attend State Fair to showcase nursing
Beckley Campus faculty and students attended the State Fair of West Virginia to represent the WVU School of Nursing and showcase nursing as a profession.
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WVU nursing school graduate establishes scholarship for future nurses from Wood or Harrison Counties
From grade school through high school, one goal remained consistent for Sallie Mathews Romano: She wanted to become a nurse. And she did, graduating from the West Virginia University School of Nursing in 1973.
WVU School of Nursing expands Faith Community Nursing, offers scholarships with Support from Sisters Health Foundation
The WVU School of Nursing is expanding its Faith Community Nursing program into seven counties in the Mid-Ohio Valley — Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt, and Wood — thanks to generous funding from the Sisters Health Foundation.
WVU School of Nursing recognizes Dr. Mary Jane Smith for more than 43 years of service in education
Dr. Mary Jane Smith, PhD, RN, FAAN, has been working with the WVU School of Nursing since the fall of 1981 — nearly 44 years.
WVU School of Nursing’s LPN to BSN program ranks among the best in the state
The WVU School of Nursing’s LPN to BSN program, located on the Keyser Campus, was recently ranked among the best programs in West Virginia by PracticalNursing.org for licensed practical nurses to become registered nurses.
Bridgeport Campus celebrates second cohort of graduates
The WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus celebrated its second cohort of graduates Aug. 6 during a pinning ceremony at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center.
Pallottine Foundation of Huntington provides scholarship funding for WVU School of Nursing-trained Faith Community Nurses
Thanks to generous funding from the Pallottine Foundation of Huntington, the West Virginia University School of Nursing, in collaboration with FaithHealth Appalachia, is expanding its Faith Community Nursing program into Boone, Lincoln, Mason, and Wayne counties. Nurses in these counties can receive a full scholarship for the all-online, 8-week Faith Community Nursing program. The next course will begin Sept. 15, 2025.
Beckley Campus nursing faculty showcase science and creativity during GEARUP, STEM Camps
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus professors Cynthia Clark and Linda Angus recently helped showcase how “science meets creativity” during interactive sessions at GEARUP and STEM camps.
WVU School of Nursing faculty, staff participate in Pittsburgh Marathon Relay
Two teams of WVU School of Nursing faculty and staff recently participate in the Pittsburgh Marathon Relay to promote teamwork, health, and well-being. The marathon relay, held May 4 in downtown Pittsburgh, was divided into five legs of varying distances. Together, each team member in the relay contributed to running a full-length marathon.
Long-time support from Harman-Falkowski family makes lasting impact for nursing students
For the past six years, the Harman-Falkowski family has generously donated funding for the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus, providing a wealth of simulation equipment and other materials to enhance student learning.