Announcements
WVU Nursing alum selected for Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellowship Program
Lya Stroupe, a WVU School of Nursing alum, was one of 20 nurses in the country recently selected for the Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellowship Program (JJNIF), where she and another exemplary person in the nursing profession, Dr. Melanie Heuston, work as a team to revitalize interest in bedside care in new generations of nurses.
WVU Nursing LPN to BSN program updates GPA requirements, extends application deadline
Licensed practical nurses interested in pursuing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN) at the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus now have expanded access to the program. To better meet prospective student needs, the GPA requirements for previous college work have been updated to 2.5. The program has also extended the application deadline to May 15.
WVU researchers use AI to predict, detect Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at West Virginia University have identified a set of diagnostic metabolic biomarkers that can help them develop artificial intelligence tools to detect Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages, as well as determine risk factors and treatment interventions.
the Pulse: Feb. 19, 2024 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
Remote access to apps currently requiring use of HSC VDI will change in the coming months
Between now and Oct. 1, ITS will begin transitioning remote access to certain Health Sciences applications from the current HSC VDI (also called HS View) to new tools that will ensure continued, secure access to the data and services you need.
Discussion panel to explore heart health and health disparities
A Heart Health and Black History Month discussion panel will take place Monday, Feb. 26, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Mountainlair Gluck Theater. All members of the WVU and local communities are welcome.
Nursing DNP project prepares teens for independent care
When Elizabeth Minchau first started working as a nurse practitioner at the West Virginia University Student Health clinic, she noticed a concerning trend—many of the new college students didn’t know how to manage their health independently. Minchau, now a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduate at the WVU School of Nursing, sought to fix this issue.
Harris to address American Medical Association student organization
Patrice A. Harris, M.D., a West Virginia University School of Medicine alumna, will address the American Medical Association Medical Student Section on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 4:30 p.m. in Erma Byrd 201.
WVU in the News: CDC to ease Covid-19 isolation guidance
Dr. Clay Marsh talks with CNN about possible changes to COVID-19 guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
the Pulse: Feb. 12, 2024 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.