Announcements
DHHR’s Bureau for Public Health to host Community Listening Sessions
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health is hosting eight community listening sessions to gather insight on health issues in specific areas of the state as part of the 2023 State Health Assessment.
Teaching and Learning Commons session to explore AI
In this virtual session, we will investigate how AI can simplify tasks for faculty and explore if a revival of traditional educational notions is possible in the wake of AI's rise.
Beckley Campus nursing students form organization to support holistic health in the community
A group of undergraduate nursing students at the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus recently formed a new student organization focused on supporting and improving holistic health in southern West Virginia.
the Pulse: Oct. 9, 2023 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
WVU Nursing Keyser Campus welcomes new OB/GYN manikin
To enhance the educational experience of nursing students, the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus recently unveiled a new high fidelity manikin. Equipped with a fetus to teach proper prepartum, labor, delivery and postpartum care, as well as clinical situations unrelated to maternity, the manikin will assist students in practicing hands-on patient care in a simulated setting.
PREP (Pipeline Rural Education Program) 2023 application now open
PREP (Pipeline Rural Education Program), an initiative of the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health, introduces WVU undergraduate students to pathways into the rural healthcare professions.
Teaching and Learning Commons partner event scheduled for Oct. 26
Teaching and Learning Commons is partnering with WVU Libraries to host "Incorporating Open Access and Open Educational Resources into Your Instruction" on Oct. 26.
Teaching and Learning Commons partner session planned for Oct. 25
Teaching and Learning Commons is partnering with the Carruth Center to host "Communicating with Students in Distress" on Oct. 25.
WVU in the News: New telehealth services in McDowell County
A move to support telehealth efforts in Southern West Virginia has given nurses in McDowell County access to innovative ultrasound technology.
WVU Nursing’s LPN to BSN program to begin accepting applications Dec. 1
Designed to create a direct pathway for licensed practical nurses to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, the WVU School of Nursing’s LPN to BSN program will begin accepting applications Dec. 1.