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.
WVU Nursing supports faith community nursing efforts in Mingo County
Three Faith Community Nurses, trained by the WVU School of Nursing, are working with the Regional Church of God in Delbarton, West Virginia, to improve community health in Mingo County.
WVU Nursing student shares her experience in Public Broadcasting video
Ruby Carder, a WVU School of Nursing junior, recently volunteered to participate in a video highlighting the West Virginia Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety Center (WV STEPS Center).
WVU breaks record for externally supported expenditures, underscoring research commitment
West Virginia University, the state’s flagship, land-grant R1 institution, reported a record $231 million in externally supported expenditures, which are mainly designated for research, for fiscal year 2023.
WVU School of Nursing Keyser graduates earn perfect pass rate on RN licensure exam
WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus Class of 2023 graduates have earned a 100% first-time pass rate on their licensure exam.
Health Tips: What is Mental Health?
The WVU School of Nursing and the McDowell County Commission on Aging are partnering to present a series of health tips. In this video, Rylie O'Neal shares more information about mental health awareness.
Scholarships available for Wayne County RNs to complete faith community nurse training
WVU School of Nursing is seeking two registered nurses (RNs) from Wayne County to complete the online Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course this fall to help build nurse-led programs in area faith communities.
WVU Nursing supports baby pantry in McDowell County
Dr. Angel Smothers, Associate Dean for Community Engagement for the WVU School of Nursing and a southern West Virginia native, connected with Annetta Tiller to offer support to Noah’s Ark Baby Pantry in McDowell County.
Health care teams from WVU help ensure safety at high adventure Jamboree
Health care teams of students, residents and faculty from the WVU Health Sciences schools of Dentistry, Medicine and Nursing and Eberly College of Arts and Sciences traveled to the Summit Bechtel Reserve for the 20th National Jamboree from July 19-28 to keep the more than 15,000 Scouts, leaders and volunteers safe and healthy during their visit to southern West Virginia.
The Conversation: Millions of Americans believe aromatherapy works – but for many doctors, it still doesn’t pass the smell test
Dr. Marian Reven discusses the history of using essential oils and their aromas to improve health and well-being, as well as the potential risks and benefits of the practice of aromatherapy today.