Announcements
Rural Health Interest Group meeting scheduled for Oct. 11
Please join us for the second Rural Health Interest Group meeting of the fall semester Oct.11 at 12 p.m. via Zoom.
TLC hosting session on non-traditionally aged students
Non-traditionally aged students bring unique experiences and knowledge to our classes. Please join us for a roundtable discussion on different ways to engage these students and enhance their learning experience. Participants are asked to be prepared to discuss different ideas, experiences, and approaches.
WVU launches new Student Health website
Student Health has launched a new website to provide health care information for students at West Virginia University.
Gee: ‘College is more than worth it’
Calling on his unique perspective from more than 40 years as a university president, Gordon Gee says the debate about the value of higher education is over.
Sign up for Faculty Development “7 Steps to Mentor Authors” session
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program presentation “7 Steps to Mentor Authors” Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, from 8-9 a.m. via Zoom.
PREP (Pipeline Rural Education Program) 2022 Application now open!
According to the RHI (Rural Health Information) Hub, maintaining healthy rural communities depends on a robust rural health workforce. However, provider shortages are more common and oftentimes more severe in rural areas. Rural communities need physicians, nurses, dentists and other healthcare professionalsl that are well-educated, well-trained and have had experiences that expose them to and prepare them for rural practice. Minorities have also systematically experienced a greater number of health disparities based on their racial or ethnic group. To combat the shortage of rural healthcare providers, the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health has created PREP (Pipeline Rural Education Program). Creating more opportunities for undergraduate students to be exposed to rural experiences will bridge the gap much sooner.
the Pulse: October 3, 2022 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
Diversity Week 2022: WVU School of Nursing to lead discussions on LGBTQ nursing curriculum, rural health lessons from Zimbabwe
The WVU School of Nursing will host two events during Diversity Week, including “Factors Influencing Faculty Decisions to Teach LGBTQ Content in Undergraduate Nursing Programs: A Journal Club Discussion” and “Overcoming Challenges Associated with Rural Nursing in Zimbabwe.”
WVU encourages flu vaccination to keep community healthy
Experts predict widespread infection after two mild seasons. To promote the health and safety of our campus and local community, West Virginia University is encouraging all students, faculty and staff to get an influenza vaccination this fall.
WVU School of Nursing establishes ambassador scholarship program
The WVU School of Nursing has recently established an ambassador scholarship program on its Morgantown Campus. Led by recruitment specialist Phillip Engelkemier, the ambassador program offers a scholarship to selected students, who will serve as representatives for the school during on-campus tours, events and more.