Announcements
From start to future: Longtime employee helps guide simulation education at WVU
When the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety was ‘just an idea and a blueprint,’ Tonya Gillum was one half of a two-person team preparing to introduce simulation education to students enrolled in West Virginia University Health Sciences academic programs.
Health Sciences Academy of Excellence accepting nominations through Dec. 22
Do you know an outstanding colleague, or have a faculty member on your team that you feel should be recognized? Please consider nominating them for induction into the Health Sciences Faculty Development Program Academy of Excellence.
WVU Nursing shares annual magazine, Vital Signs 2023
The WVU School of Nursing is pleased to present its second edition of Vital Signs, a revamped annual nursing publication which highlights the school’s top stories, accolades and achievements throughout the year.
Chancellor’s Awards accepting nominations through March 1
The Chancellor’s Awards Committee is accepting nominations now through March 1 for the 2023-24 academic year. The awards are an opportunity to honor and recognize employees at WVU Health Sciences.
the Pulse: Dec. 4, 2023 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
Online resources available for WVU community during winter break
As the fall semester wraps up and students, faculty and staff leave campus for winter break, the campus community is reminded of resources they can access online.
'Mindful Steps to Seasonal Changes' workshop on December 14
Join the Mindfulness Team to explore tips on transitioning to a different season with grace and ease. The practices shared will encourage a sense of grounding and warmth as the weather changes, as well as help you cultivate resiliency to bounce back quickly from stressors that may arise during the holiday.
New study abroad opportunity in Cyprus available for WVU Nursing students
The WVU School of Nursing will soon offer its students an opportunity to study abroad for a full semester in Cyprus, where they can experience a new culture and learn about healthcare in another country.
Neal Museum opens exhibit on the resilience of WV’s healthcare workers
While burnout and resiliency have long been a part of working in the medical field, COVID-19 brought those experiences into public view and attention. The William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences invited West Virginia healthcare workers to submit objects that represented their personal story of resilience and avoiding burnout. The resulting exhibit, “Getting Through: Healthcare Worker Resilience in West Virginia,” is now on display through Summer 2024.
Health Tips: Hand Washing
The WVU School of Nursing and the McDowell County Commission on Aging are partnering to present a series of health tips. In this video, Shea Gallagher and Rylie O'Neal share more information about the importance of proper hand washing hygiene.