Becoming a nurse was not part of Pamela Rodriguez’s original game plan. She obtained her engineering degree from West Virginia University and worked as an engineer in the coal mines for seven years. The profession was a difficult one as a woman, but she forged her own path.
WVU School of Nursing students have a number of opportunities to study abroad, which can expand their understanding of global health.
Healthcare providers must be prepared to pivot, no matter the situation. To help best prepare nursing students for the unexpected, WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus faculty recently led a disaster simulation.
Bridgeport Campus Chair Veronica Gallo recently shared more about the WVU School of Nursing's newest campus, as well as her history with United Hospital Center and more during WDTV's House Call series.
According to recently released rankings from RegisteredNursing.org, the West Virginia University School of Nursing is the 2023 Best RN program in West Virginia.
Natalie Bush, MSN, RN, has been named Chair of the Nursing Advisory Board (NAB) at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) following the retirement of Wally Pinkard, who previously held the position. Bush earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing at West Virginia University School of Nursing.
The Los Angeles Sentinel recently featured a WVU School of Nursing alum, Dr. Tamarra Crandall, in the story, "Nurse Explains Rewards, Tribulations and Importance of Diversity and Equity in Her Profession."
Even after her passing, Heather Miller is still saving lives. Her story will soon be told in a documentary series by Gifted Productions, thanks to a chance encounter through connections made by organ donation.
Three West Virginia University School of Nursing representatives attended the September introduction of the ICAN bill in Washington, D.C. to help advocate for expanded access to care for their patients.
Lauren Harrah, a junior at the Beckley Campus, organized the Oct. 18 event at the Learning Resource Center at WVU Tech to share educational pamphlets about breast cancer, as well as breast cancer giveaways, such as bracelets, pens, stickers and notepads.