Perseverance, purpose underscore WVU Commencement Weekend
Acclaimed for their perseverance and encouraged to live a life filled with purpose, nearly 4,500 West Virginia University graduates walked across the stage during 14 commencement ceremonies this weekend (May 12-14) to receive their diplomas as family and friends cheered.
Beckley faculty showcase nursing during high school career fair
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus faculty members recently attended a high school career fair to showcase the profession of nursing.
Therapy dog visits Bridgeport Campus nursing students
Tucker the therapy dog recently visited the Bridgeport Campus to help students alleviate stress prior to finals.
WVU School of Nursing represented at Organization for Nursing Leadership 2023 Spring Conference
Two faculty members represented the WVU School of Nursing during the recent West Virginia Organization for Nursing Leadership 2023 Spring Conference, held March 21 at Stonewall Resort.
WVU in the News: Aromatherapy may reduce nurses’ stress, WVU researcher suggests
New research led by Marian Reven, a Ph.D. student in the West Virginia University School of Nursing, suggests that aromatherapy may reduce nurses’ on-the-job feelings of stress, anxiety, exhaustion and being overwhelmed. Her pilot study results appear in the International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy.
Faith Community Nursing initiative celebrates first telehealth visit in southern West Virginia
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.
Beckley nursing student named one of WVU Tech’s 2023 Presidential Leadership Award winners
West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) has announced the 2023 Presidential Leadership Award winners, including Carley Knuckles, a WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus senior.
Nursing provides opportunity for twins to give double the care to their hometown community
From taking their first steps as children to taking their first steps across the stage at graduation, twins Courtni LaRue DeWitt and Julie LaRue Smith have been walking through life together.
Two Keyser Campus seniors honored with placement on Whitmore-Gates Academic Achievement Wall
Two WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus seniors, Aslyn Didawick and Stacy Gallant, have been honored with recognition on the Duke Anthony Whitmore/Henry Louis Gates, Jr Academic Achievement Wall.
Honest and compassionate care: WVU health schools educating nation’s ‘most trusted’ professions
Healthcare professionals have an immense responsibility to the patients and the communities they serve. To fulfill that responsibility, providers follow a strong ethical framework to guide their decisions in these challenging professions.