 
                            LPN to BSN program ranks No. 1 in West Virginia by PracticalNursing.org
                        
                        The WVU School of Nursing’s LPN to BSN program, located on the Keyser Campus, has been ranked No. 1 for 2026 in West Virginia by PracticalNursing.org for licensed practical nurses to become registered nurses.
                    
                    
                        
                             
                            20 years later, MUSHROOM continues to give back to the community
                        
                        Multidisciplinary UnSheltered Homeless Relief Outreach of Morgantown (MUSHROOM) is a student-led organization at West Virginia University that brings together students who are passionate about serving their community. While the organization is rooted in health sciences, its mission extends beyond the textbooks and clinical training. Open to all WVU students, MUSHROOM offers a way to step outside the classroom and into the community, gaining real world experience while giving back to the community they call home.
                    
                    
                        
                             
                            From Mountaineer Playbook to Emmy winner: WVU School of Nursing’s new multimedia specialist shares his story
                        
                        What started as a love for storytelling in a small West Virginia town has led to an Emmy Award and a full-time role at West Virginia University. Recent WVU graduate Samuel Nichols has stepped into his new position as a multimedia specialist for the WVU School of Nursing, bringing with him a passion for creating meaningful media and telling impactful stories.
                    
                    
                        
                             
                            Keyser Campus hosts job fair for senior nursing students
                        
                        The WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus recently hosted a job fair for senior nursing students. The event, held Oct. 8 at the Davis Conference Center, welcomed guest speaker Katie Rexrode, a 2023 graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. 
                    
                    
                        
                             
                            Beckley nursing students support health fair
                        
                        WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus juniors in NSG 311 Medical-Surgical Nursing recently helped host a Community Health and Resource Fair at Wellspring of Greenbrier. Students provided blood pressure screenings, blood glucose checks, mental health education, and basic “Stop the Bleed” training for community members.
                    
                    
                        
                             
                            Senior nursing student selected as Mountaineer of Distinction finalist
                        
                        Greta Schmidt, a WVU School of Nursing senior and president of the Student Nurses' Association, has been selected as a finalist for the Mountaineer of Distinction Award, which is one of WVU's highest student honors.
                    
                    
                        
                             
                            Sophomores officially enter the study of nursing during Fall Pledge Ceremony 
                        
                        Across three campus locations of the WVU School of Nursing, sophomores formally entered the study of nursing during the Fall 2025 Pledge Ceremony. The nursing pledge is a commitment to demonstrate and respect the moral principles of the nursing profession.
                    
                    
                        
                             
                            WVU School of Nursing to host Nov. 18 virtual open house for BSN program
                        
                        The West Virginia University School of Nursing is hosting a Fall 2025 Virtual Open House for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. EST.
                    
                    
                        
                             
                            WVU in the News: Scents and sensibility: Aromatherapy is being used to reduce pain, boost mood and more
                        
                        Pumpkin spice, cinnamon, clove, pine — the scents of fall can instantly stir nostalgia, warmth and comfort. But those familiar aromas may be doing more than reminding us of cozy sweaters and flickering candles. A growing body of research suggests that what we smell can actually influence how we feel — emotionally and even physically. That’s something Marian “Marnie” Reven, an assistant professor at West Virginia University’s School of Nursing and a licensed aromatherapist, knows firsthand.
                    
                    
                        
                             
                            WVU School of Nursing faculty member completes international training to become Certified Forest Bathing Guide
                        
                        Dr. Angel Smothers, Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Director of the Faith Community Nursing program at the WVU School of Nursing, recently completed international training to become a Certified Forest Bathing Guide through the Forest Bathing Hub.