Announcements
WVU Nursing School Formal set for Friday, April 15
Hosted by the Student Nurses Association, the formal will be held Friday, April 15 at the Erickson Alumni Center from 8 to 11 p.m.
Sign up for HSC Faculty Development Zoom session: “We Have to Stop Meeting Like This”
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program presentation “We Have to Stop Meeting Like This” on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from noon to 1:00 p.m.
Learn how to support someone struggling with stress, anxiety or depression with Kognito training
WVU students, faculty and staff now have free access to Kognito, an online training program that teaches skills for communicating with others about mental health concerns and motivating them to seek help when needed.
COVID-19 vaccine update webinar available for healthcare professionals
The West Virginia Immunization Network and the WV Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics will host a “WV COVID-19 Vaccine Update” webinar led by Krista D. Capehart, Pharm.D., and Lisa M. Costello, M.D., for healthcare professionals on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from noon to 1 p.m.
American Red Cross seeking volunteers
The American Red Cross Central Appalachia Region is trying to recruit nurses and health care professionals who are passionate about helping the community by bringing relief, comfort, and hope to those who are in need.
WV Health Care Decisions Act undergoes major revisions
For the first time in 20 years, the West Virginia Health Care Decisions Act has undergone a major revision. The new version of the WV Health Care Decisions Act (SB 470) becomes effective June 7, 2022 and requires all healthcare facilities to update the forms they provide to patients no later than January 1, 2023.
the Pulse: March 28, 2022 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
WVU student leaders help launch initiative to create greater visibility for student mental health
West Virginia University student leaders have joined the Advisory Council of Students, which is composed of student government representatives from each of West Virginia’s public colleges and universities, in launching the West Virginia Green Bandana Initiative to shine a brighter light on student mental health.
Help spread awareness this April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The West Virginia University Peer Advocate program invites the campus and local community to participate in a week of events in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 4-8, in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Lobby.
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus now offering advanced admission standing for medical professionals, such as LPNs, paramedics and more
The West Virginia University School of Nursing Beckley Campus is now offering advanced admission standing for licensed medical professionals, such as licensed practical nurses, paramedics and more.