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Nursing students can make a difference by volunteering with WV Center for End-of-Life Care

Volunteers can work on data entry or validation for the forms, either on site at the Health Sciences Center in Morgantown or remotely from anywhere with internet access. Schedules for the volunteer hours are highly flexible. Sollenberger is also flexible about the work assignments if a student decides the role that they were assigned is not a good fit for them. Additional hours can also be earned during holidays, semester breaks or during the summer.

WVU Health Sciences students experience 'real life' learning with patient simulation actors

In an increasingly digital world, the Standardized Patient Program at West Virginia University provides students with an understanding of something technology can’t replicate – the human experience.

WVU School of Nursing senior shares how 4-H led her to nursing school

Carley LaPole, a WVU School of Nursing senior, recently shared her experience volunteering as a Camp Nurse-In-Training at Tri-County Intermediate 4-H Camp, which was held June 20-24 in Hedgesville, West Virginia. She shares how 4-H and her nursing curriculum have helped prepare her to make a difference.

Connect with the Health Sciences community during WVU Week of Purpose

West Virginia University’s inaugural Week of Purpose begins Sept. 18. Students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy a variety of sessions, including a workshop with Dr. Clay Marsh and a special visit from Stormy, one of the miniature horses from On Eagles’ Wings Therapeutic Horsemanship, at the Health Sciences Center.

Faculty Development Program to host Academy of Excellence induction ceremony

The WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program will host the Academy of Excellence in Teaching and Learning induction ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. in HSC-North Room 1905.

WVU School of Nursing ranks in top 100 undergraduate nursing programs by U.S. News & World Report

In rankings released Sept. 12, the U.S. News & World Report named WVU School of Nursing’s undergraduate nursing program one of the top 100 in the nation.

WVU in the News: WVU continues to expand nurse training options statewide

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – In Morgantown, 60 nursing students begin the quest for a professional degree with the pledge ceremony. Dean of the West Virginia School of Nursing, Tara Hulsey said during the ceremony students formally commit to honesty, confidentiality and professionalism.