Announcements
Innovation Challenge accepting applications from all Health Sciences students
The WVU Health Sciences Office of Interprofessional Education is now accepting applications for its Student Innovation Challenge. A pilot project for the 2022-23 academic year, the challenge will provide funding and mentorship for select student-led interprofessional education initiatives.
Faculty Development Program to host Academy of Excellence induction ceremony
The WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program will host the Academy of Excellence in Teaching and Learning induction ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. in HSC-North Room 1905.
WVU School of Nursing ranks in top 100 undergraduate nursing programs by U.S. News & World Report
In rankings released Sept. 12, the U.S. News & World Report named WVU School of Nursing’s undergraduate nursing program one of the top 100 in the nation.
the Pulse: September 12, 2022 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
WVU in the News: WVU continues to expand nurse training options statewide
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – In Morgantown, 60 nursing students begin the quest for a professional degree with the pledge ceremony. Dean of the West Virginia School of Nursing, Tara Hulsey said during the ceremony students formally commit to honesty, confidentiality and professionalism.
State-of-the-art simulation facility provides surgical training opportunities for WVU students, physicians
A new operating room at West Virginia University is providing an interactive educational experience to learners of all skill levels – from medical students to surgical faculty.
Save the Date: Dean's Colloquium to feature medical sociologist with expertise in race-based stress, coping and health among Black Americans
Mark your calendars for the next School of Public Health Dean's Colloquium, which will feature Courtney S. Thomas Tobin, PhD, associate professor in Community Health Sciences at the Fielding School of Public Health and faculty affiliate of the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA. Dr. Thomas Tobin will present "Stress, Coping, and Health: Insights from Research on Black Americans."
WVU Nursing sophomores pledge commitment to their future profession during ceremony
The WVU School of Nursing formally welcomed the sophomore class of May 2025 into the study of nursing during the Fall 2022 Nursing Pledge Ceremony, held Sept. 9 in the Okey Patteson Auditorium.
Nursing students participate in "Save a Life: Free Naloxone Day"
WVU School of Nursing students participated Sept. 8 in West Virginia's first ever statewide "Save a Life: Free Naloxone Day" event.
Free health assessments being offered by Faith Community Nurse in McDowell County
Using the knowledge and skills she gained from the West Virginia University School of Nursing’s Faith Community Nursing course, a local registered nurse is developing a community outreach program which will offer health education, screenings and supportive programs.