Announcements
WVU nursing faculty aim to enhance rural home care for chronically ill through NIH award
With a $2.7 million award from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Nursing Research that is one of the largest ever for the WVU School of Nursing, the faculty researchers aim to support these families while increasing access to care in the rural reaches of the Mountain State by testing an integrated, nurse-led intervention for family home care management of end-stage heart failure and palliative care.
Join us for the “In My Boundary Era” Workshop
Strengthen your relationships by learning how to set and respect boundaries. The West Virginia University Carruth Center for Counseling invites you to a virtual workshop designed to equip you with essential communication skills and strategies to overcome boundary challenges.
WVU in the News: Third WVU Nursing Bridgeport Campus cohort participates in pledge ceremony
The WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus hosted a pledge ceremony on Feb. 20, officially welcoming the third cohort of 22 students into the study of nursing.
WVU, Bluefield State nursing schools unite to support southern West Virginia flood victims
Following the devastating floods that have impacted southern West Virginia, two nursing schools have come together to offer their support. The WVU School of Nursing and Bluefield State University School of Nursing have partnered to provide essential supplies to families who lost everything in the disaster.
Faith community nurses in Mingo County mobilize to support flood victims
In the wake of devastating floods that have ravaged southern West Virginia, faith community nurses are stepping up to provide vital support to affected residents in Mingo County. These nurses, who combine healthcare expertise with a compassionate, faith-driven approach, are going beyond the typical call of duty, offering both nursing care and emotional support to those impacted by the disaster.
WVU School of Nursing partners with Lilly's Heart Outreach to aid flood victims
The WVU School of Nursing has teamed up with Lilly’s Heart Outreach in Mercer County to provide crucial supplies to flood victims across Mercer and surrounding counties. Despite experiencing flooding damage to their own facility, Lilly’s Heart Outreach has remained steadfast in their mission, ensuring that essential supplies are delivered to those in need.
FSAP Support Squad Book Club to discuss ‘Braving the Wilderness’
Faculty and staff are invited to discuss “Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone” by Brene Brown every Wednesday at 11 a.m. beginning March 5 through April 9 on Zoom.
the Pulse: February 24, 2025 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
Faculty and staff invited to sponsor Hydration Station
WELLWVU invites University departments and organizations to sponsor a Hydration Station from 8-11 p.m. on a Friday evening in April. The event offers faculty and staff a fun opportunity to interact with students while encouraging safety and well-being, and promoting your department or organization.
27th WVU president Michael T. Benson pledges to lead by example and with enthusiasm
The new president of West Virginia University will bring three decades of academic and administrative experience in higher education to his role leading West Virginia’s flagship, land-grant higher education institution into a new era.