WVU Student Nurses’ Association to host Community Health Fair
The WVU Student Nurses’ Association will host its 2nd Annual Community Health Fair on Friday, Nov. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the WVU Recreation Center.
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WVU School of Nursing discusses LGBTQ curriculum, rural health lessons from Zimbabwe and more during Diversity Week 2022
The WVU School of Nursing hosted two events during Diversity Week, including “Factors Influencing Faculty Decisions to Teach LGBTQ Content in Undergraduate Nursing Programs: A Journal Club Discussion” and “Overcoming Challenges Associated with Rural Nursing in Zimbabwe.”
Nursing PhD student to present research at national symposium
Kimberly Wallace, a nurse practitioner and soon-to-be graduate of the WVU School of Nursing Ph.D. in Nursing program, was recently selected to present her work at the American Nephrology Nurses Association National Symposium.
Nursing students support annual WVU Cancer Breast Cancer Survivor Walk
Several WVU School of Nursing students volunteered during the annual WVU Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Survivor Walk on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Ruby Amphitheater at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park.
WVU in the News: WVU, UHC partner on new fast-track nursing program
WVU and United Hospital Center are partnering to help train nurses quicker.
New video tour available for Morgantown Health Sciences Campus
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown is the largest concentration of health care, research and health professions resources in West Virginia. To give prospective and current students, faculty and staff a look at our campus, a new video tour showcasing key locations is available at health.wvu.edu/morgantown-campus and on the WVU Health Sciences YouTube Channel.
Opportunities for students to volunteer with WVU Camp Kesem
WVU’s Camp Kesem, an on-campus student organization that works with the National Kesem mission of being a child’s friend through and beyond their parent or guardian’s cancer, is looking for student volunteers. Camp Kesem works year-round to create a space where kids can just be kids, have fun, and be with other children who understand their family struggles.
Keyser Campus sophomores participate in White Coat and Pledge Ceremony
The WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus held a White Coat and Pledge Ceremony on Oct. 4 for sophomore students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The White Coat Ceremony emphasizes compassion and the human connection from the very beginning of clinical training.
WVU School of Nursing opens new Bridgeport Campus located at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center
WVU School of Nursing and WVU Medicine United Hospital Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 4 in conjunction with the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce to showcase the new School of Nursing campus at Bridgeport.
WVU School of Nursing professor and nurse practitioner working towards HIV prevention in West Virginia
Elizabeth Minchau, a clinical assistant professor and nurse practitioner in the West Virginia University School of Nursing, was recently featured in the West Virginia Nurse publication, helping to spread awareness on HIV education and prevention efforts.