Announcements
WVU School of Nursing senior shares how 4-H led her to nursing school
Carley LaPole, a WVU School of Nursing senior, recently shared her experience volunteering as a Camp Nurse-In-Training at Tri-County Intermediate 4-H Camp, which was held June 20-24 in Hedgesville, West Virginia. She shares how 4-H and her nursing curriculum have helped prepare her to make a difference.
Connect with the Health Sciences community during WVU Week of Purpose
West Virginia University’s inaugural Week of Purpose begins Sept. 18. Students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy a variety of sessions, including a workshop with Dr. Clay Marsh and a special visit from Stormy, one of the miniature horses from On Eagles’ Wings Therapeutic Horsemanship, at the Health Sciences Center.
Simulation Certificate Program to be offered Oct. 12-14
The WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Information in collaboration with the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) will offer the Simulation Certificate Program Oct. 12-14 for instructors with interest in quality teaching with simulation.
Innovation Challenge accepting applications from all Health Sciences students
The WVU Health Sciences Office of Interprofessional Education is now accepting applications for its Student Innovation Challenge. A pilot project for the 2022-23 academic year, the challenge will provide funding and mentorship for select student-led interprofessional education initiatives.
Faculty Development Program to host Academy of Excellence induction ceremony
The WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program will host the Academy of Excellence in Teaching and Learning induction ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. in HSC-North Room 1905.
WVU School of Nursing ranks in top 100 undergraduate nursing programs by U.S. News & World Report
In rankings released Sept. 12, the U.S. News & World Report named WVU School of Nursing’s undergraduate nursing program one of the top 100 in the nation.
the Pulse: September 12, 2022 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
WVU in the News: WVU continues to expand nurse training options statewide
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – In Morgantown, 60 nursing students begin the quest for a professional degree with the pledge ceremony. Dean of the West Virginia School of Nursing, Tara Hulsey said during the ceremony students formally commit to honesty, confidentiality and professionalism.
State-of-the-art simulation facility provides surgical training opportunities for WVU students, physicians
A new operating room at West Virginia University is providing an interactive educational experience to learners of all skill levels – from medical students to surgical faculty.
Save the Date: Dean's Colloquium to feature medical sociologist with expertise in race-based stress, coping and health among Black Americans
Mark your calendars for the next School of Public Health Dean's Colloquium, which will feature Courtney S. Thomas Tobin, PhD, associate professor in Community Health Sciences at the Fielding School of Public Health and faculty affiliate of the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA. Dr. Thomas Tobin will present "Stress, Coping, and Health: Insights from Research on Black Americans."