Announcements
Nursing students complete naloxone training at Keyser Campus
The senior Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students on the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus recently completed training to administer naloxone (also known as Narcan) nasal spray, a potentially lifesaving opioid overdose medication.
the Pulse: December 19, 2022 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
WVU to close Dec. 30
The closure decision follows Gov. Jim Justice’s signing of two proclamations last week declaring additional half-day state holidays on Friday, Dec. 23, and Friday, Dec. 30.
Gee tells newest WVU graduates success comes from knowing themselves
More than 2,600 West Virginia University graduates participating in two Commencement ceremonies today (Dec. 17) were encouraged to hold fast to values forged as Mountaineers and tap into their unique strengths to live successful lives fueled by purpose.
WVU in the News: WV Legislative Interims / Committee on Health hears Direct Care Taskforce recommendations on workforce recruitment and retention
The West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Health on this week heard recommendations Direct Care Taskforce on recommendations to drive direct care workforce recruitment and retention.
‘Community of Giving’ pop-up shop to offer regifting option after the holidays
After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season settles, many people find that they’ve received duplicate gifts or items they can’t utilize. Passing it on to another person is a great way to recycle a gift. The WVU Health Sciences Community of Giving pop-up shop will provide an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to regift items after the holiday season.
COVID-19 vaccine update webinar to be hosted by West Virginia Immunization Network
This West Virginia COVID-19 Vaccine Update webinar on Thursday, Jan. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. will provide an overview of the updated recommendations for the Omicron COVID-19 vaccines and clinical guidance for administering these vaccines.
Meet Gus, the WVU School of Nursing’s therapy-dog-in-training
The newest member of the WVU School of Nursing family, Gus, is a gentle giant. Weighing in at 125 pounds (and counting), the 10-month-old Great Dane pup is well on his way to becoming a therapy dog through the Hearts of Gold Service Dog program.
Clay's Purpose — December 2022
I recently spent time with Mia, a fourth-year medical student in the School of Medicine’s Culinary and Lifestyle Medicine Track, and President Gee getting ready for the holiday season. Mia taught us how to prepare a homemade granola recipe that can be personalized with your favorite ingredients. The recipe is easy and healthy, and it’s perfect as a snack or as a topping for Greek yogurt. Mia explained that she loves this recipe because you know every ingredient and you can customize it to include what you like. It also makes for a great gift to give during the holidays.
WVU alum honored as fellow of national association for nurse anesthetists
Christian Falyar, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) who earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the WVU School of Nursing in 1995, was inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (FAANA) during the AANA’s recent Annual Congress in Chicago.