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Improving Access to Care
The WVU School of Nursing’s Faith Community Nursing initiative celebrated its first telehealth visit on April 25 in McDowell County, providing mental health services to a rural resident who would have otherwise been unable to access the specialty care.
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"This milestone serves as a wonderful example of how the School of Nursing, partnering in a reciprocal fashion with nurses, community stakeholders and community members across the state, is serving to fulfill our land grant mission."
—Dr. Angel Smothers
Associate Dean for Community Engagement
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Nurses Month and Beyond
I hope you all have had an opportunity to engage with the American Nurses Association's weekly focus areas during Nurses Month. The last week's theme, "Community Engagement," is a topic with which the WVU School of Nursing is certainly familiar.
Whether in Beckley, Bridgeport, Charleston, Keyser or Morgantown, our faculty, students and staff make positive and lasting impacts on their communities through health fairs, volunteer efforts and more.
As we come to the conclusion of National Nurses Month, I encourage you all to remember each of the ANA's weekly themes in your daily lives — self-care, recognition, professional development and community engagement — as we all pursue our passion and our purpose.
Let's Go,
Dean Hulsey
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2023 Commencement Favorites 🎓
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WVU School of Nursing | Class of 2023
As our grads move on to the next chapter, we know they will make a difference in so many lives. We are honored to provide the foundation for their nursing journey. Welcome to the alumni family, graduates!
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Congrats, Class of 2023!
Nearly 4,500 WVU graduates walked across the stage during 14 commencement ceremonies in Morgantown to receive their diplomas in front of family and friends. See a couple nursing grads featured at 2:17!
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Meet the Newest Patient at STEPS - HAL
Students studying at WVU Health Sciences have access to state-of-the-art simulation technology to ensure they are safer and smarter before encountering patients in everyday and critical care situations. A recent addition to the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) is no different. Named HAL, the newest ‘patient’ admitted to the Center is a cutting-edge advanced interdisciplinary patient simulator.
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Bridgeport students practice end-of-life care
WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus students recently learned how to provide end-of-life care during a hospice simulation.
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Nursing alumni featured in WVU Medicine APPlause
Several WVU School of Nursing alumni were recently featured in the April 2023 edition of WVU Medicine APPlause Office of Advanced Practice. Ashley Jones, Sarah Stockdale and Andriana Mayle, all alumni of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, are featured in this edition.
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Alumni of the Year nominations being sought for WVU Tech nursing graduates
WVU Tech is seeking nominations for Alumni of the Year for graduates of the WVU School of Nursing. Alumni of the Year honorees have achieved recognition and success in their fields while providing support to their alma mater and serving their communities.
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ICYMI: T-Shirt fundraiser being held for Abby Warnick
Friends of Abby Warnick are hosting a t-shirt fundraiser on her behalf. Abby is a senior nursing student who was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. To read more about Abby's story or to support the fundraiser, visit the link below.
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Keyser Campus to host Nursing Academy for Mineral County 9th graders
In collaboration with WVU Potomac State College and WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital, a Nursing Academy will be held for Mineral County ninth grade students June 12-14 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.
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Mark Your Calendars: Important Dates for 2023
- Morgantown Fall Pledge Ceremony — Sept. 29 at 5 p.m., Okey Patteson Auditorium
- Keyser Pledge Ceremony — Oct. 3 at 6 p.m., Church-McKee Arts Center
- SON December Pinning & Hooding Ceremony — Dec. 15 at 5 p.m., Okey Patteson Auditorium
- WVU December Commencement — Dec. 16, Time TBA, Coliseum
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Week Four of National Nurses Month: Community Engagement
ANA works closely with federal and state leaders to ensure that nurses’ needs are always top of mind when drafting relevant legislation. But we don’t do it alone. Last year, more than 16,000 nurses and nursing advocates joined RNAction, sending over 60,000 letters to Congress. Add your voice and impact the future of all nurses! Visit the RNAction Center and YouTube for “Advocacy Quick Takes” – short videos that provide the information you need to act.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: As a reminder, the Pulse will be published every other week for the duration of the summer. Regular distribution will resume at the beginning of the fall semester. Please continue sending submissions and story ideas to wendy.holdren@hsc.wvu.edu.
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