Health Tips: Suicide Awareness and Prevention
The West Virginia University School of Nursing and the McDowell County Commission on Aging are partnering to present a series of health tips. In this video, Rylie O'Neal discusses the warning signs around suicide and tips on how to respond if someone is at risk. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Trans Safe Zone training to be held Oct. 15
A Trans Safe Zone Training session will be held Oct. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. via Zoom, hosted in collaboration between the WVU School of Nursing, WVU LGBTQ+ Center and Suncrest United Methodist Church.
WVU School of Nursing welcomes new ambassadors for 2024-25 academic year
The WVU School of Nursing is pleased to welcome four new ambassadors for the 2024-25 academic year on the Morgantown, Beckley and Keyser campuses.
WVU celebrates 15 years of simulation education at state-of-the-art STEPS center
When West Virginia University opened its simulation center on the Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown 15 years ago, programming provided just 5,000 educational encounters per year. Now, the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety is facilitating nearly 30,000 educational encounters each year as its expert team prepares learners of all skill levels for competent, compassionate patient care.
WVU in the News: The need for baccalaureate-prepared nurses
WVU School of Nursing Dean Tara Hulsey recently authored an op-ed discussing the value of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
WVU School of Nursing PhD student named 2024-2026 Jonas Scholar
Robin Elkins, a PhD student at WVU School of Nursing, has been named one of the 2024-2026 Jonas Scholars.
WVU in the News: Dean Tara Hulsey speaks with Hoppy Kercheval on Talkline about nursing faculty shortages, WVU solutions
Dean Tara Hulsey speaks with Hoppy Kercheval on Talkline about nursing faculty shortages and the solutions offered by the WVU School of Nursing. Dean Hulsey's portion begins at 39:18.
WVU in the News: Two WVU nursing students honored at special signing ceremony on WVU Tech campus
Two WVU School of Nursing students were honored on the Beckley campus at a special signing ceremony on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
WVU School of Nursing updates Mission, Vision and Values statements
To help guide the WVU School of Nursing forward in teaching, learning, scholarship, practice and service, a faculty taskforce recently updated the school’s Mission, Vision and Values statements.
WVU School of Nursing, Suncrest United Methodist Church to collaborate for Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month
The WVU School of Nursing and Suncrest United Methodist Church are hosting a Zoom educational session for Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. The Zoom session will be held Sept. 18, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will feature guest speakers who will discuss suicide warning signs and what to do. The virtual event is open to anyone who would like to attend.