Announcements
10 years strong: WVU program supports women leaders through inspiration, connections
Women leaders at West Virginia University don’t just celebrate history, they create it by breaking barriers and making a seat at the table for women in leadership roles. A decade after its inception, the Women’s Leadership Initiative continues to be a unique, necessary and enriching program at WVU.
March 12, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 12, 2022.
March 11, 2022 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 11, 2022.
WVU Health System mask requirement updates
Beginning Tuesday, March 15, WVU Health System will relax its masking requirement for vaccinated employees in non-patient and non-public areas. This applies only to fully vaccinated employees. If you have received an exemption from getting the COVID vaccine, you must wear an N95 respirator per the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regulations. Visitors will continue to be required to wear masks.
Tobacco Treatment Training Program accepting scholarship applications, registration
West Virginia University School of Dentistry, in cooperation with the Office of Interprofessional Education and Office of Continuing Education, will present a certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program opportunity May 18-20, 2022, at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
Addressing Racism in Nursing: WVU School of Nursing alum and faculty member participate in antiracism panel
A three-time West Virginia University School of Nursing graduate along with a nursing faculty member recently participated in a West Virginia Nurses Association (WVNA) panel focused on strategies to be an antiracist in nursing.
HSC Hub updates coming soon
University Relations-Health Sciences is working with the HSC ITS web team to develop a revamped digital home for internal content via the HSC Hub.
WVU in the News: Remarkable Women / Heather ONeal
Heather ONeal has a lot of titles to her name — advanced practice registered nurse, certified nurse-midwife, internationally board-certified lactation consultant. She’s also a mom, a podcaster, a clinical instructor for WVU School of Nursing and a beacon of hope to many new parents in north central West Virginia. The journey to get where she is today comes from an interest for herself after expecting a little one of her own.
WVU in the News: Bridgeport fast-track nursing program accepting applicants
West Virginia University School of Nursing and United Hospital Center have joined forces to combat the shortage of nurses plaguing the state. They are offering people with a bachelor’s degree in another field the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in just 18 months.
WVU School of Nursing raises $593,125 during fifth Day of Giving
During our fifth Day of Giving, the WVU School of Nursing received $593,125 from 120 donors!