Announcements
WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital named top hospital in state by U.S. News & World Report
WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital has retained its title of number one hospital in West Virginia and ranked 41st in the nation in Obstetric and Gynecological Care according to the 2023-24 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital rankings. Nine WVU Medicine hospitals, including Ruby Memorial Hospital, were recognized as High Performing in one or more categories.
Syllabus design workshop and peer review drop-in event set for next week
Faculty and graduate students from all disciplines are invited to attend a workshop and drop-in hours to receive assistance with syllabus design from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 7.
Scholarships available for Wayne County RNs to complete faith community nurse training
WVU School of Nursing is seeking two registered nurses (RNs) from Wayne County to complete the online Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course this fall to help build nurse-led programs in area faith communities.
WVU Nursing supports baby pantry in McDowell County
Dr. Angel Smothers, Associate Dean for Community Engagement for the WVU School of Nursing and a southern West Virginia native, connected with Annetta Tiller to offer support to Noah’s Ark Baby Pantry in McDowell County.
Health care teams from WVU help ensure safety at high adventure Jamboree
Health care teams of students, residents and faculty from the WVU Health Sciences schools of Dentistry, Medicine and Nursing and Eberly College of Arts and Sciences traveled to the Summit Bechtel Reserve for the 20th National Jamboree from July 19-28 to keep the more than 15,000 Scouts, leaders and volunteers safe and healthy during their visit to southern West Virginia.
The Conversation: Millions of Americans believe aromatherapy works – but for many doctors, it still doesn’t pass the smell test
Dr. Marian Reven discusses the history of using essential oils and their aromas to improve health and well-being, as well as the potential risks and benefits of the practice of aromatherapy today.
Today (July 24): MAP, Applaud and related services will be offline 8 p.m.-midnight
MAP, Applaud and related services such as Web Clock, Leave Request and MyReports will be unavailable time from 8 p.m. to midnight today (Monday, July 24) for an urgent system update.
WVU School of Nursing recruitment specialist elected president of WVACRAO
Phillip Engelkemier, a WVU School of Nursing college recruitment specialist, has been elected President of the West Virginia Associate of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to helping provide college exploration opportunities for students in West Virginia.
the Pulse: July 24, 2023 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
Blood Drive planned for Aug. 9 at Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Wednesday, Aug. 9 from noon to 6 p.m. in the Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A.