Bridgeport nursing students practice end-of-life care during hospice simulation
WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus students recently learned how to provide end-of-life care during a hospice simulation.
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Keyser Campus to host Nursing Academy for Mineral County 9th graders
Sponsored by the WVU School of Nursing in collaboration with WVU Potomac State College and WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital, a Nursing Academy will be held for Mineral County ninth grade students.
WVU Health Sciences simulation center admits new ‘patient’ for immersive training
Students studying healthcare at West Virginia University have access to state-of-the-art simulation technology to ensure they are safer and smarter before encountering patients in everyday and critical care situations. A recent addition to the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) is no different. Named HAL, the newest ‘patient’ admitted to the Center is a cutting-edge advanced interdisciplinary patient simulator.
WVU School of Nursing celebrates more than 200 graduates as part of the Class of 2023
The WVU School of Nursing celebrated a total of 220 graduates across three campuses and online as part of the Class of 2023.
Perseverance, purpose underscore WVU Commencement Weekend
Acclaimed for their perseverance and encouraged to live a life filled with purpose, nearly 4,500 West Virginia University graduates walked across the stage during 14 commencement ceremonies this weekend (May 12-14) to receive their diplomas as family and friends cheered.
Beckley faculty showcase nursing during high school career fair
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus faculty members recently attended a high school career fair to showcase the profession of nursing.
Therapy dog visits Bridgeport Campus nursing students
Tucker the therapy dog recently visited the Bridgeport Campus to help students alleviate stress prior to finals.
WVU School of Nursing represented at Organization for Nursing Leadership 2023 Spring Conference
Two faculty members represented the WVU School of Nursing during the recent West Virginia Organization for Nursing Leadership 2023 Spring Conference, held March 21 at Stonewall Resort.
WVU in the News: Aromatherapy may reduce nurses’ stress, WVU researcher suggests
New research led by Marian Reven, a Ph.D. student in the West Virginia University School of Nursing, suggests that aromatherapy may reduce nurses’ on-the-job feelings of stress, anxiety, exhaustion and being overwhelmed. Her pilot study results appear in the International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy.
Faith Community Nursing initiative celebrates first telehealth visit in southern West Virginia
The WVU School of Nursing’s Faith Community Nursing initiative celebrated its first telehealth visit on April 25 in McDowell County, providing mental health services to a rural resident who would have otherwise been unable to access the specialty care.