Announcements
WVU Nursing supports faith community nursing efforts in Mingo County
Three Faith Community Nurses, trained by the WVU School of Nursing, are working with the Regional Church of God in Delbarton, West Virginia, to improve community health in Mingo County.
EIM Privacy Update: Communication by texting
There are limited circumstances in which HIPAA compliant text messaging is possible. Texting patient information among members of the healthcare team is permissible ONLY when accomplished through a secure platform and for facilitation of care team collaboration and patient care.
WVU Nursing student shares her experience in Public Broadcasting video
Ruby Carder, a WVU School of Nursing junior, recently volunteered to participate in a video highlighting the West Virginia Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety Center (WV STEPS Center).
WVU breaks record for externally supported expenditures, underscoring research commitment
West Virginia University, the state’s flagship, land-grant R1 institution, reported a record $231 million in externally supported expenditures, which are mainly designated for research, for fiscal year 2023.
WVU School of Nursing Keyser graduates earn perfect pass rate on RN licensure exam
WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus Class of 2023 graduates have earned a 100% first-time pass rate on their licensure exam.
the Pulse: Aug. 7, 2023 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
CMS withdraws COVID-19 vaccination requirement
On June 5, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a final rule in the Federal Register that withdraws COVID-19 vaccination mandates for all healthcare provider types. This final rule becomes effective Friday, Aug. 4.
WVU in the News: Officials keeping an eye on uptick of COVID cases
Though the pandemic is officially over, Dr. Clay Marsh continues to track COVID-19 cases.
Health Tips: What is Mental Health?
The WVU School of Nursing and the McDowell County Commission on Aging are partnering to present a series of health tips. In this video, Rylie O'Neal shares more information about mental health awareness.
PCPS updates human subject payment and prepaid card guidelines
In an effort to update existing guidelines, the Procurement Contracting and Payment Services team has revised the WVU Human Subject Payment and Prepaid Card Program guidelines.