Announcements
WVU School of Nursing celebrates outstanding licensure pass-rates among BSN graduates
Official NCLEX-RN results include a 100% first-time pass rate for fall 2023 WVU School of Nursing graduates from the Morgantown Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, BS/BA to BSN program, and the Keyser BSN program. Graduates from the Beckley BSN program earned a 94% first-time pass rate, an increase of eight percent since the previous year.
WVU Commencement celebrates student successes, new beginnings
Resilient and fueled by passion and purpose, nearly 2,700 West Virginia University graduates are ready for the next chapters in their lives following two Commencement ceremonies Saturday (Dec. 16) at the Coliseum.
WVU Hospitals introduces first cohort of WVU Medicine Aspiring Nurse Program students
WVU Medicine WVU Hospitals hosted a formal signing ceremony Dec. 13 for nursing students from the Laurel Institute, West Virginia Junior College, Fairmont State University, and WVU School of Nursing accepted into the WVU Medicine Aspiring Nurse Program.
Next Steps: WVU Magazine details the University’s path forward
Like higher education institutions all over the country, West Virginia University is adjusting to a post-pandemic reality that dovetails with other agents of change.
Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to offer peer advocacy course for spring 2024
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will offer Introduction to Peer Advocacy (SRVL 300, CRN: 15979) for the spring 2024 semester.
the Pulse: Dec. 11, 2023 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
Nursing presentation explores attitudes of health professions students towards persons with disabilities
During the 2023 West Virginia Rural Health Conference, Dr. Melanie Whelan presented “Attitudes Towards Persons with Disabilities among Dental, Medical and Nursing Students.” The study was conducted by Dr. Veronica Gallo, Dr. Whelan and Dr. Kerri Woodberry.
Keyser nursing students host stress relieving activities to support wellness
WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus students recently hosted a stress reduction activity as part of their NSG 411 on-campus clinical rotation. The event welcomed students, faculty and staff at the WVU Potomac State College Student Health Center.
Beckley Student Nurses’ Association scores for strong Career Mentorship participation
The WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus Student Nurses’ Association was recently awarded for their strong turnout at the WVU Tech Career Mentorship Event. Because 18 SNA members attended the event, more than any other student organization, they were awarded $250. The SNA utilized the prize to support their annual Thanksgiving basket project.
December graduate shares her nursing journey
Abby Warnick's journey at the WVU School of Nursing has uniquely prepared her for a career caring for others. Nearing the end of her undergraduate education, she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma with just a few weeks left in the Spring 2023 semester.