Announcements
Reimagining cancer care in West Virginia: WVU Cancer Institute receives $50 million state investment to fund expansion of research and treatments
West Virginia University’s efforts to reimagine and expand cancer care received a $50 million boost as Gov. Jim Justice joined WVU academic and Health System leaders to announce state surplus funding that will support investment to attain National Cancer Institute Designation — a first for West Virginia.
WVU in the News: Increasing Diversity in the NP Workforce
“The nurse practitioner role was created, in part, to increase access to care. Now we need a workforce that’s representative of the populations we serve. That’s the direction we’re heading.” — Billie Vance, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, West Virginia University
Test your Pride knowledge at local trivia night
Morgantown Brewing Company will host Pride Night & Trivia on June 22 from 7-9 p.m. in collaboration with the WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, LGBTQ+ Center and Health Sciences Director of Diversity Court Lanham.
Blood Drive planned for June 27 at Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Tuesday, June 27 from noon to 6 p.m. in the Bruce McClymonds Conference Center.
WVU releases Dean’s, President’s and graduate lists for Spring 2023
West Virginia University has released its Spring 2023 Dean’s and President’s lists, as well as the full list of graduates for the spring semester. Altogether, 6,273 students earned honors during the spring semester.
Ignore emails asking you to buy gift cards and validate unusual requests
Information Technology Services reminds all faculty and staff to be skeptical of urgent emails asking you to purchase gift cards using personal or University funds.
WVU researchers look at burnout among community faith leaders
Faith community nurses and other leaders play integral roles in the holistic health of rural residents, yet they are not immune to stress and burnout, according to a West Virginia University study.
WVU Nursing day camp gives high schoolers a glimpse of the nursing profession
The WVU School of Nursing recently hosted its first ever Summer Day Camp, offering nearly 40 prospective students and their families the opportunity to learn more about nursing school and a career as a nurse.
Barbour County nurses invited to train as Faith Community Nurses
WVU School of Nursing is seeking nurses from Barbour County to complete the national Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course and to build a nurse-led program in their faith communities.
the Pulse: June 12, 2023 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.