Announcements
Health Sciences community invited to celebrate faculty, staff at Chancellor’s Awards ceremony
West Virginia University Health Sciences is recognizing ten individuals and one team with Chancellor’s Awards, as well as four individuals with a WISH (Women in Science & Health) Awards, for their significant contributions to its mission. A ceremony to honor the 2024 award winners will be held Thursday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. in Pylons Commons.
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.
the Pulse: September 16, 2024 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
WV STEPS Center to host Healthcare Simulation Week Sept. 16-20
The David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (WV STEPS Center) will host Healthcare Simulation Week Monday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Sept. 20.
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.
Rural Undergraduate Shadowing in Healthcare program application now open
Are you an undergraduate student interested in a healthcare career serving in a rural community? Thinking about medical, dental or nursing school? The WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health RUSH program is a great introduction to practicing in rural communities. The application is open through October 11, 2024.