WVU in the News: Remarkable Women: Colleen Kroll
During the week of March 17, 12 News and Homefinders Plus Real Estate are celebrating Colleen Kroll for her passion for helping the younger generations.
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Beckley Campus junior nursing students participate in Day of Service at Salvation Army
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus junior students recently volunteered during a Day of Service with the Salvation Army. The students dedicated their time and skills to assist with various initiatives, including distributing food, organizing donations, and engaging with community members in need.
Making a difference while serving her country: Senior nursing student to join U.S. Navy after graduation
Victoria Weser, a senior at the WVU School of Nursing, always knew she wanted to help people, but college wasn’t initially part of her plan. “The plan was to become an EMT or a 911 operator,” said Weser, of Wexford, Pennsylvania. “My godmother has been a nurse for 40-plus years, and she asked, ‘Why don’t you give it a shot?’”
Scouts discover health care careers through hands-on learning at WVU Health Sciences
On March 1, Scouts from across the region explored careers in health care during Merit Badge University at West Virginia University Health Sciences.
Faculty Practice Feature: Kelly Lemon
At the WVU School of Nursing, we define faculty practice as direct patient care and other professional nursing services provided by nursing faculty, through formal relationships with individuals, communities, and other entities, as part of the assigned workload duties.
WVU School of Nursing student presents Honors EXCEL project at Undergraduate Research Symposium
Bella Haynes, a senior WVU School of Nursing student, recently presented her Honors EXCEL project at the Undergraduate Research Symposium. The project was titled "Associations Between Pet Ownership, Psychological Health, and Loneliness in Undergraduate College Students."
WVU Nursing faculty offer heartbeat location demos, therapy dog presentation at WVU Day at the Legislature
The WVU School of Nursing hosted two interactive booths March 5 at the West Virginia Capitol, inviting WVU Day at the Legislature attendees to learn how to locate a heartbeat on the Student Auscultation Manikin (SAM) and to get some puppy love from Molly, the Beckley Campus therapy dog.
Sophomores formally enter study of nursing during Spring Pledge Ceremony
The WVU School of Nursing formally welcomed the Classes of August 2026 and December 2027 into the study of nursing during the Spring 2025 Nursing Pledge Ceremony, held Feb. 21 in the Okey Patteson Auditorium.
WVU School of Nursing announces new Holistic Nursing Care Continuing Professional Development Course
The WVU School of Nursing is excited to announce the launch of its new Holistic Nursing Care Continuing Professional Development Course, a fully online, six-week program designed for nurses interested in expanding their knowledge of holistic nursing practices.
WVU-trained faith community nurse shows resilience in flood-ravaged Bradshaw
In the small town of Bradshaw, faith community nurse Melissa Coleman has been a steady presence at her nurse-led access to care point within the Bradshaw Church of God. For years, she has provided health screenings, education, and spiritual support to her neighbors. But when devastating floods recently swept through the community, leaving homes, businesses, and even her faith community under water, Coleman found herself not only displaced but also without the space that had become a vital resource for so many.