Announcements
The Conversation: Processing and grieving an ongoing loss
Processing and grieving an ongoing loss – such as a child with a devastating injury or disability – does not fit neatly into traditional models of grief. Dr. Brad Phillips discusses his research around ambiguous loss or loss without closure.
the Pulse: June 26, 2023 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
WVU Cancer Institute summer undergraduate research program welcomes 4 interns to Morgantown campus
Four interns from colleges and universities across the country are on West Virginia University’s Health Sciences Campus this summer to explore causes and potential treatments of cancer through the WVU Cancer Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Program.
Senior nursing student in recovery hopes to improve care for veterans with SUD
As part of her capstone, Holly Perkins has connected with veterans to share her own story of substance use disorder. She has provided facts around SUD to dispel myths and encouraged people to feel safe and supported in asking for help when they are struggling. She has also compiled a resources list with treatment locations, meeting times, contact information, and steps on how to get started.
WVU Medicine employees reminded to not disclose PHI or business asset data on internet message applications
WVU Medicine employees are reminded not to disclose or post Protected Health Information (PHI) or business asset data on any publicly accessible internet message applications system, such as ChatGPT, Signal, WhatsApp and Conversational AI.
Campus Conversation planned June 27
Staff, faculty and students are invited to attend a Campus Conversation Tuesday (June 27) designed to provide an update on the University’s overarching transformation initiatives, including those to address academics and the structural budget deficit.
Nurse-led access to care points within faith communities aim to improve mental health in rural Mingo County
James and Nicole Messer, both masters-prepared nurses and WVU School of Nursing-trained Faith Community Nurses, have been working to improve mental health for members of the Jenny’s Creek Gospel Church and the broader community of Kermit in Mingo County.
WVU tobacco treatment training program expanding reach to include secondary school professionals
The goal is to train specialists to treat tobacco use and dependence with evidence-based cessation strategies they can take back to the communities they serve.
Reimagining cancer care in West Virginia: WVU Cancer Institute receives $50 million state investment to fund expansion of research and treatments
West Virginia University’s efforts to reimagine and expand cancer care received a $50 million boost as Gov. Jim Justice joined WVU academic and Health System leaders to announce state surplus funding that will support investment to attain National Cancer Institute Designation — a first for West Virginia.
WVU in the News: Increasing Diversity in the NP Workforce
“The nurse practitioner role was created, in part, to increase access to care. Now we need a workforce that’s representative of the populations we serve. That’s the direction we’re heading.” — Billie Vance, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, West Virginia University