Announcements
Thompson named recipient of award honoring excellence in simulation education at WVU
Tonya Thompson, DNP, RN has been named the recipient of the 2024 David H. Wilks Memorial Award for Excellence in Simulation presented by the West Virginia University David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education Patient Safety.
WVU School of Nursing offers solutions to growing nationwide nursing faculty shortages
The nursing workforce shortage is well-known across the nation; however, the nursing faculty shortage is a lesser-known part of the equation. Advanced faculty age, a wave of retirements and too few nurses pursuing advanced nursing degrees are among the top factors contributing to the faculty shortage. WVU School of Nursing Dean Tara Hulsey says obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is one of the first steps in combatting the shortage.
New podcast episode: Where Truett begins and the autism ends
New episode of the Adjusting the Sails podcast featuring Courtney Ringstaff, social worker and host of the podcast.
Exercise physiology student interns with the US Department of the Navy, conducts research
Olivia Whittington, a graduate student in the Master of Science in Exercise Physiology program at the WVU School of Medicine, spent her summer conducting cutting-edge research at the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory in Groton, Connecticut. She was one of only four college students chosen for her specific lab within the competitive Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program.
Operation Blue Sky at Health Sciences hosts events during WVU Week of Purpose
West Virginia University’s second annual Week of Purpose will take place Monday, Sept. 23 through Friday, Sept. 27.
WVU poised for historic freshmen retention rate
A multi-year focus on student success at West Virginia University is showing record-breaking results.
WVU in the News: Monongalia County QRT's Free Naloxone Day will be bigger and better
The Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT) has been holding Free Naloxone Day events for three years now, and the one taking place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, promises to be bigger and better. As in previous years, this year's event will include stations on the WVU campus.
Wilmoth to lead marketing and communications for WVU School of Dentistry
Jessica Wilmoth was named director of marketing and communications for the WVU School of Dentistry and fills the position previously held by Sunshine Wiles. She will begin her new role on Monday, Oct. 7.
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course open for Fall 2024
This Fall 2024, the WVU School of Nursing is offering the Foundation of Faith Community Nursing course. The course starts Oct. 7 and ends Dec. 2.
Health Tips: Suicide Awareness and Prevention
The West Virginia University School of Nursing and the McDowell County Commission on Aging are partnering to present a series of health tips. In this video, Rylie O'Neal discusses the warning signs around suicide and tips on how to respond if someone is at risk. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).