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 faculty couple’s $50K gift supports global opportunities at School of Nursing
The WVU School of Nursing is expanding international experiences and opportunities for students thanks to a couple’s $50,000 gift. The gift from Drs. Susan and Neal Newfield establishes the Murdoch Newfield International Community Fund, an endowment that provides financial support for global education programs within the school.
WVU Nursing faculty participate in 18th Annual Social Work and Community Health Institute
The 18th Annual Social Work and Community Health Institute, hosted by the WVU School of Nursing, An Giang University, and the Pacific Links Foundation, recently offered free social work and community health workshops to participants.
WVU in the News: Poverty simulation to be held for WVU staff
Brad Phillips, an associate dean of undergraduate programs & director of International BSN Programs in the WVU School of Nursing, served as an organizer for the event. He said that one of the main goals of this experience is to broaden the mindsets of its participants and open their eyes to the struggles of poverty.
WVU Nursing represented during National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Conference
The WVU School of Nursing was recently represented at the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Conference by Dr. Billie Vance, Dr. Beth Minchau and Dr. Kendra Barker.
Two WVU School of Nursing faculty to present at Social Work Summer Institute
Two WVU School of Nursing faculty members, Amy Ankrom and Mike Bellisario, will be presenting workshops at the 18th Annual Social Work Summer Institute. Both Ankrom and Bellisario will be presenting in areas that represent unique perspectives that will inform the work of social service and community health workers throughout Vietnam.
WVU Nursing students, faculty participate at 2024 Women's Leadership Summit
Two WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus students recently joined the 2024 Women's Leadership Summit alongside Campus Chair Hillary Parcell.
WVU Nursing faculty recognized for “most valuable text” by American Journal of Nursing
As part of its most valuable texts of the year for 2023, the American Journal of Nursing named Middle Range Theory for Nursing as its first place winner in the category of nursing research. The textbook was edited by WVU School of Nursing faculty members Drs. Mary Jane Smith and Roger Carpenter, and five chapters of the book were written by WVU Nursing faculty.
WVU in the News: 'First at 4' Forum: Veronica Gallo
Veronica Gallo, WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus chair, appears on WDTV’s “First at Four” to discuss the School's accelerated BSN program.
WVU researchers use AI to predict, detect Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at West Virginia University have identified a set of diagnostic metabolic biomarkers that can help them develop artificial intelligence tools to detect Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages, as well as determine risk factors and treatment interventions.