Announcements
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.
WVU alum elected as vice-chair of the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
The National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention has elected WVU School of Nursing alum Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, as its new vice-chair of the Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 term.
Professor addresses online learning challenges faced by nursing students in Appalachia
Kelly Morton, a clinical assistant professor in the West Virginia University School of Nursing and registered nurse, recently wrote a publication on the online learning challenges for nursing students in Appalachia.
$50K memorial gift aids WVU’s William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences
A West Virginia University faculty member’s $50,000 gift to support the new William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences celebrates the life and legacy of its namesake. Dr. Larry Rhodes and his wife, Terry, made their gift in memory of Neal, a pioneering pediatric cardiologist.
the Pulse: December 12, 2022 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
Gov. Justice announces DHHR secretary and advisory roles for WVU leaders
Gov. Jim Justice named Dr. Jeff Coben interim secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, effective Dec. 12, 2022. Coben assumes the role formerly held by Bill Crouch who announced his retirement effective Dec. 31, 2022. Crouch will remain at DHHR as an advisor until that date.
WVU commencement ceremonies set for Dec. 17, musical pioneer and special education teacher to receive honorary degrees
In gold and blue caps and gowns, more than 2,600 West Virginia University graduates will celebrate their accomplishments during two December commencement ceremonies.
Van Liere Research Conference now accepting abstracts
The 2023 Van Liere Research Conference is now accepting abstracts from all WVU Health Sciences students for the poster sessions and oral presentation/concurrent sessions.
WVU School of Nursing launches new magazine, Vital Signs
The newest magazine from the WVU School of Nursing, Vital Signs, highlights and celebrates some of the outstanding work of the School of Nursing faculty, staff, students and alumni throughout 2022.
Mountaineers Go First: Nurse Anesthetist program celebrates first graduates
Fifteen students in the first cohort are celebrating their graduation from the DNP Nurse Anesthetist program this December, including Keri Adams, Kelsey Boyd, Joe Britz, Shane Brost, Megan Bryant, Kristen Cottrill, Haley Durkacz, Megan Gillespie, Jamie Hanna, Jess Hughes, Jake Key, Lauryn MacFawn, Kassidy Nutter, Kenton Schrock and Jason Wampler.