The WVU School of Nursing is pleased to present its second edition of Vital Signs, an annual nursing publication which highlights the school’s top stories, accolades and achievements throughout the year.
In November, observed as Rural Health Month, two WVU Health Sciences faculty members were recognized by The Center for Rural Health Development, West Virginia Office of Rural Health and West Virginia Rural Health Association for their dedication to improving health and healthcare in rural communities.
Marilee Kitzmiller, a senior at the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus, implemented an inspiring capstone project last week that focused on boosting self-esteem among 4th-grade students. Her interactive approach not only encouraged self-expression but also helped the students recognize their unique positive qualities.
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus recently participated in a Raleigh County health fair where students provided services to fair attendees.
A new program called Neighborhood Nurse will launch in January 2025, offering a Saturday clinic and a nursing hotline. This initiative is a collaboration between Faith Community Nursing (FCN) and Compassion Central.
In an immersive learning experience, Dr. Kasey Beckman-Sirk led WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus seniors in a tornado disaster simulation as part of the NSG 411: Nursing in Complex Community Systems course.
Robin Elkins, a WVU School of Nursing PhD student and a 2024-2025 Jonas Scholar, has received first place in the Advanced Practice Professionals (APP) poster contest for her “Transcendence to a Better Life” research poster.
West Virginia University has named Haley Bockius, Laasya Chennuru, Mary G. Roush, Christopher J. Smith and Dakota Swiger the 2024 Mountaineers of Distinction, a Mountaineer Week tradition that recognizes exemplary academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.
Kassie Swecker, a Faith Community Nurse trained by the WVU School of Nursing, is utilizing her skills and training to establish a nurse-led access to care point at Good Shepherd Assembly of God in Elkins, West Virginia.
Emily Kuykendall, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing student at the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus, has been selected as a WV Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Rural Community Health Scholar.