Announcements
WVU in the News: WVU professor explains how much heat is actually lost through the head
In a WBOY segment, Tyler Quinn, assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, debunks an old myth by explaining how much body heat is actually lost through the head in cold temperatures.
WVU in the News: Junk food and drug use cut into life expectancy gains for states
Darren Liu, a professor in the Department of Health Policy, Management and Leadership, is part of a Stateline report comparing lifespans nationwide.
Nursing students, faculty support student well-being with aromatherapy
Two students from the WVU School of Nursing, Emily Boehler and Brayden McDaniel, are working alongside Dr. Marian “Marnie” Reven to make custom aromatherapy inhalers to distribute to students at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
Beckley nursing students assist with Clay County CERT training
The WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus recently supported training efforts for the Clay County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) during a simulated active shooter event.
WVU in the News: Monongalia County Health Department offers scholarships for Faith Community Nursing program
The Monongalia County Health Department is partnering with the WVU School of Nursing to offer scholarships for six West Virginia nurses who are working in health departments across the state.
WVU student makes efforts to close the healthcare accessibility gap
Through her professional career, personal experiences and community-based activities, School of Public Health graduate student Yvonne Shaw is working to make an impact in West Virginia by increasing residents’ access to healthcare.
Next Pod Squad meetup planned for Jan. 29 in recognition of National Poverty in America Awareness Month
All WVU students, faculty and staff are invited to join the next meeting of the Pod Squad on Wednesday, Jan 29, at noon via Zoom. This month’s selections are focused on National Poverty in America Awareness Month.
Save the Date: WVU School of Nursing to feature Dr. Cynthia Persily as keynote speaker during Jenab Lectureship
As part of the Jenab Lectureship, the WVU School of Nursing will welcome Dr. Cynthia Persily as the keynote speaker. The lectureship will be held Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. at the WVU Health Sciences Center, Okey Patteson Auditorium.
HVI Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Partners with WVU School of Nursing for Critical Care Course
The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) is partnering with the WVU School of Nursing to offer an innovative, two-credit elective course, “Advanced Life-Saving Technologies in the Critical Care Environment,” to senior nursing students across the WVU, Keyser, Beckley, and Bridgeport campuses.
WVU School of Nursing 2024 graduates earn overall 99% first-time licensure pass rate
Across all West Virginia University School of Nursing campus locations, the 2024 graduates have earned an average 99% first-time pass rate on their National Council Licensure Examination - Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN), the nationwide licensing examination for registered nurses.