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WVU School of Nursing celebrates first Bridgeport Campus graduates

The WVU School of Nursing celebrated its first graduates from the Bridgeport Campus on Thursday, Aug. 8 during a pinning ceremony. A total of 15 graduates successfully completed the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at the Bridgeport Campus, which is housed on the fifth floor of WVU Medicine United Hospital Center.

VIDEO: Nursing faculty discuss innovative Clinical Assistant Program to support student curriculum

WVU School of Nursing faculty members discuss the Clinical Assistant (CA) program, formed during the COVID-19 pandemic, which pairs sophomore students with senior leadership students for a clinical assistant day. Curriculum is enhanced for both groups, as sophomores can learn from their peers, while the seniors can reinforce their knowledge and skillset. Students are also exposed to the role of the nurse educator, which can establish a pipeline for future educational and career opportunities.

WVU in the News: Princeton nurse launches faith-based screening and outreach program

Mercer County registered nurse Tera Dillow has launched a new health screening and outreach program within Princeton’s Johnston Chapel Baptist Church community. Dillow brings 25 years of experience having lived and worked in the Mercer County area and has completed the West Virginia University School of Nursing’s Foundations in Faith Community Nursing Course as a means of additionally reinforcing her abilities and capacity for effective outreach.

WVU School of Nursing graduate finds her passion while fighting cancer

Elvera Jenkins created a beautiful moment during the May 2024 graduation ceremony when she walked with her daughter across the stage. Her journey to that moment is inspirational, as she has battled cancer since November 2020. After her treatment, she worked at Ruby Memorial Hospital, where every day she would pass through the cancer center: “I felt like it was calling my name,” Jenkins said. “I felt like it wanted me to do something.”