Announcements
WVU family nurse practitioner graduates celebrate 96% first-time pass rate
For the 2024 Family Nurse Practitioner Certification examinations, WVU School of Nursing graduates have received an overall 96% first-time pass rate. These graduates include the Master of Science in Nursing – FNP program, as well as the FNP Post-Graduate Certificate program.
WVU hosts ninth annual Rural Health Day to inspire future rural health professionals
More than 60 undergraduate students gathered at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center on Saturday, April 5, for the ninth annual WVU Rural Health Day, an event designed to introduce aspiring health professionals to the opportunities and rewards of practicing in rural communities.
WVU in the News: West Virginia faces nursing shortage amid rising demand, efforts to expand workforce
Across the nation, states are dealing with a shortage of nurses. West Virginia is no exception. This shortage was anticipated several years ago, said Tara Hulsey, dean of West Virginia University’s School of Nursing.
WVU Nursing faculty selected to join AACN's Elevating Leaders in Academic Nursing Program
Dr. Angel Smothers, Associate Dean for Community Engagment for the WVU School of Nursing, has been selected to participate in the 2025-26 cohort of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's Elevating Leaders in Academic Nursing Program.
Faculty Practice Feature: Veronica Gallo
At the WVU School of Nursing, we define faculty practice as direct patient care and other professional nursing services provided by nursing faculty, through formal relationships with individuals, communities, and other entities, as part of the assigned workload duties.
PiM hosts Mother’s Day flower bouquet sale through April 30
Parents in Medicine (PiM) is hosting a Mother’s Day Flower Bouquet sale until April 30. The sale allows students and faculty the opportunity to preorder the flowers and receive them by May 9.
WVU in the News: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute fosters education for older adults
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), an affiliate of the WVU School of Public Health, provides educational and social opportunities designed for individuals aged 50 or older. OLLI provides services such as non-credit courses, activities, interest groups, events and travel opportunities that help individuals stay intellectually stimulated and socially active.
WVU in the News: Preparedness key for delivering excellent patient care in pharmacies
In today’s healthcare landscape, developing skills beyond technical knowledge is critical for pharmacists. Managing a pharmacy effectively now requires a holistic approach that combines preparedness, emotional intelligence, and professional awareness—especially when it comes to situations involving controlled substances.
WVU students provide care through dental mission in Guatemala
For millions of people living in rural Guatemala, access to dental care and education is significantly limited, leading to high rates of oral disease. To help address their needs and improve well-being, students and faculty from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry visited the Central American country for a humanitarian mission during Spring Break.
From student to professional: Soon-to-be WVU dental school grads join ADA
As the Class of 2025 is preparing for graduation – sending announcements, ordering gowns, decorating caps – students in the West Virginia University School of Dentistry have taken an additional step looking beyond the excitement of their upcoming commencement.