WVU School of Nursing welcomes decorated advisor, Beth Lefevre
Beth Lefevre of Morgantown, has joined the Office of Student Services as an advisor for the West Virginia University School of Nursing just in time for the Fall 2023 semester.
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WVU Nursing’s Faith Community Nurse Training expands beyond state borders
During COVID, many of the local faith community nursing training programs shut down. Tina LeFaive came across Dr. Angel Smothers, Associate Dean for Community Engagement for WVU’s School of Nursing. Together, they assembled a program to fit the Springfield project’s needs. There are a variety of people involved in FCN programs, including nurses, pastors and community members. The course being online made it easily available for those interested.
SOAR Peer Coaching Program offers peer-to-peer support to nursing students
To assist WVU School of Nursing students with the transition into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, the SOAR Peer Coaching Program aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and to build resiliency, self-compassion and stress reduction skills.
WVU in the News: Keyser man named assistant director of DNP program
Dr. Kellon Smith, a WVU School of Nursing alum and a faculty member since 2019, is now serving as the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program’s assistant director.
Beckley Campus hosts Southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus along with WVU Institute of Technology recently hosted the Southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy for rising eighth, ninth and tenth graders.
Meet Kellon Smith: WVU Nursing’s new Nurse Anesthesia Program Assistant Director
Dr. Kellon Smith, a WVU School of Nursing alum and a faculty member since 2019, is now serving as the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program’s Assistant Director.
Two-time WVU Nursing graduate featured in The Summit Ahead podcast
Brenna Lansden, a two-time WVU School of Nursing graduate, recently spoke with the West Virginia University Graduate Admissions' podcast, "The Summit Ahead." She shares how she transitioned from public relations into the fast-track nursing program, and later became a family nurse practitioner in effort to give back to Appalachia.
Behind Aroma Success Show: Dr. Marnie Reven
The Aroma Success Show recently featured WVU School of Nursing's Dr. Marian "Marnie" Reven as a guest speaker to discuss her aromatherapy research.
A Message from the WVU School of Nursing Regarding Academic Transformation
While WVU is undergoing Academic Transformation efforts, the WVU School of Nursing currently has not been identified for any type of review or evaluation. In fact, the School of Nursing’s undergraduate nursing program has been categorized as a State Priority Program.
WVU mom establishes scholarship to support nursing students, honor late parents
A new undergraduate scholarship will honor the hard work of two late Hampshire County farmers, all while supporting the education of WVU School of Nursing students with financial need. The new endowed undergraduate scholarship, the Marvin "Jack" & Ruth Strother Memorial Nursing Scholarship, valued at $25,000, has been created by their daughter, Bonnie DeHaven.