Announcements
Meet Gus, the WVU School of Nursing’s therapy-dog-in-training
The newest member of the WVU School of Nursing family, Gus, is a gentle giant. Weighing in at 125 pounds (and counting), the 10-month-old Great Dane pup is well on his way to becoming a therapy dog through the Hearts of Gold Service Dog program.
Clay's Purpose — December 2022
I recently spent time with Mia, a fourth-year medical student in the School of Medicine’s Culinary and Lifestyle Medicine Track, and President Gee getting ready for the holiday season. Mia taught us how to prepare a homemade granola recipe that can be personalized with your favorite ingredients. The recipe is easy and healthy, and it’s perfect as a snack or as a topping for Greek yogurt. Mia explained that she loves this recipe because you know every ingredient and you can customize it to include what you like. It also makes for a great gift to give during the holidays.
WVU alum honored as fellow of national association for nurse anesthetists
Christian Falyar, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) who earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the WVU School of Nursing in 1995, was inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (FAANA) during the AANA’s recent Annual Congress in Chicago.
WVU alum elected as vice-chair of the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
The National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention has elected WVU School of Nursing alum Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, as its new vice-chair of the Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 term.
Professor addresses online learning challenges faced by nursing students in Appalachia
Kelly Morton, a clinical assistant professor in the West Virginia University School of Nursing and registered nurse, recently wrote a publication on the online learning challenges for nursing students in Appalachia.
$50K memorial gift aids WVU’s William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences
A West Virginia University faculty member’s $50,000 gift to support the new William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences celebrates the life and legacy of its namesake. Dr. Larry Rhodes and his wife, Terry, made their gift in memory of Neal, a pioneering pediatric cardiologist.
the Pulse: December 12, 2022 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
Gov. Justice announces DHHR secretary and advisory roles for WVU leaders
Gov. Jim Justice named Dr. Jeff Coben interim secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, effective Dec. 12, 2022. Coben assumes the role formerly held by Bill Crouch who announced his retirement effective Dec. 31, 2022. Crouch will remain at DHHR as an advisor until that date.
WVU commencement ceremonies set for Dec. 17, musical pioneer and special education teacher to receive honorary degrees
In gold and blue caps and gowns, more than 2,600 West Virginia University graduates will celebrate their accomplishments during two December commencement ceremonies.
Van Liere Research Conference now accepting abstracts
The 2023 Van Liere Research Conference is now accepting abstracts from all WVU Health Sciences students for the poster sessions and oral presentation/concurrent sessions.