WVU in the News: Staying safe in extreme cold and taking precautions against coyotes
On this West Virginia Morning, the combination of bitterly cold temperatures and lingering snow on the ground is dangerous for anyone who finds themselves outside for an extended amount of time. Reporter Chris Schulz spoke with Amber Ziese, a registered nurse and assistant professor at West Virginia University, about what to look out for and how to stay safe.
WVU in the News: WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Graduates Earn 100 Percent First-Time Licensure Pass Rate
The WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus graduates from the Class of 2024 earned a 100% NCLEX licensure pass rate.
WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus participates in Frosty Forest Fair to help raise money for area playgrounds
The WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus recently participated in the WEPCO Federal Credit Union Frosty Forest Fair, a community event featuring holiday lights, hay rides, family-friendly activities and a holiday tree auction.
WVU School of Nursing alum wins prestigious APP Rising Star Award
Brenna Lansden, APRN-CNP, IBCLC, a nurse practitioner at WVU Medicine Cheat Lake Physicians and WVU School of Nursing alum, has been named the Advanced Practice Providers (APP) Rising Star award winner for 2024. The honor recognizes her exceptional impact on patient care and her profession in just three years of advanced practice.
WVU in the News: First-time NCLEX pass rates soar for WVU Nursing students
Across all WVU School of Nursing campus locations, the 2024 graduates have earned an average 99% first-time pass rate on their National Council Licensure Examination - Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN), the nationwide licensing examination for registered nurses.
WVU Tech names homecoming alumni award winners, including WVU School of Nursing professor
WVU Tech recently named Kelly Morton, a nursing clinical assistant professor, as the recipient of the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus Alumni of the Year Award.
Peyton Duncan named Catamounts Climb Higher award recipient
Peyton Duncan, a pre-nursing major from Romney, W.Va., was presented with the Catamounts Climb Higher Award for December 2024 at West Virginia University Potomac State College.
WVU School of Nursing Dean Tara Hulsey re-elected as president of state RN board
Dr. Tara Hulsey, WVU School of Nursing Dean and E. Jane Martin Endowed Professor, has been re-elected as the president of the West Virginia RN Board.
Nursing students, faculty support student well-being with aromatherapy
Two students from the WVU School of Nursing, Emily Boehler and Brayden McDaniel, are working alongside Dr. Marian “Marnie” Reven to make custom aromatherapy inhalers to distribute to students at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
Beckley nursing students assist with Clay County CERT training
The WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus recently supported training efforts for the Clay County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) during a simulated active shooter event.