Announcements
WVU School of Nursing hosts 2025 Scholarship Luncheon
The WVU School of Nursing recently hosted a 2025 Scholarship Luncheon at the Erickson Alumni Center, inviting student scholarship recipients and donors to spend time with one another during an afternoon meal and presentation.
WVU School of Nursing to offer Expedited Summer Pathway, allowing BSN students to graduate early
The WVU School of Nursing will soon offer an Expedited Summer Pathway to Morgantown students accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. By completing courses for two summer semesters, the expedited pathway will allow students to graduate nine months early.
WVU family nurse practitioner graduates celebrate 96% first-time pass rate
For the 2024 Family Nurse Practitioner Certification examinations, WVU School of Nursing graduates have received an overall 96% first-time pass rate. These graduates include the Master of Science in Nursing – FNP program, as well as the FNP Post-Graduate Certificate program.
WVU hosts ninth annual Rural Health Day to inspire future rural health professionals
More than 60 undergraduate students gathered at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center on Saturday, April 5, for the ninth annual WVU Rural Health Day, an event designed to introduce aspiring health professionals to the opportunities and rewards of practicing in rural communities.
WVU in the News: West Virginia faces nursing shortage amid rising demand, efforts to expand workforce
Across the nation, states are dealing with a shortage of nurses. West Virginia is no exception. This shortage was anticipated several years ago, said Tara Hulsey, dean of West Virginia University’s School of Nursing.
WVU students invited to compete in 4v4 Friendship Cup Tournament April 26
Students looking for friendly competition and team spirit are invited to register for the upcoming Friendship Cup 4v4 Coed Soccer Tournament, taking place Saturday, April 26 on the Recreation Center Turf Fields.
WVU Nursing faculty selected to join AACN's Elevating Leaders in Academic Nursing Program
Dr. Angel Smothers, Associate Dean for Community Engagment for the WVU School of Nursing, has been selected to participate in the 2025-26 cohort of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's Elevating Leaders in Academic Nursing Program.
Faculty Practice Feature: Veronica Gallo
At the WVU School of Nursing, we define faculty practice as direct patient care and other professional nursing services provided by nursing faculty, through formal relationships with individuals, communities, and other entities, as part of the assigned workload duties.
the Pulse: April 21, 2025 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
PiM hosts Mother’s Day flower bouquet sale through April 30
Parents in Medicine (PiM) is hosting a Mother’s Day Flower Bouquet sale until April 30. The sale allows students and faculty the opportunity to preorder the flowers and receive them by May 9.