Keyser Campus hosts job fair for graduating seniors
The WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus recently hosted a job fair at the J. Edward Kelley Complex for their graduating senior students.
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WVU in the News: Staffing shortages make opioid overdose treatment facilities scarce in rural areas and communities of color
In rural areas of West Virginia, for instance, shortages still exist, according to research by Joy Buck, a West Virginia University School of Nursing professor. Most addiction treatment facilities are located in urban areas. But West Virginia is largely a rural state, according to the state government. The majority of West Virginia’s 1.8 million residents live in communities of fewer than 2,500 people.
WVU School of Nursing faculty member joins WISH panel discussion
To celebrate the success of the Women in Science & Health (WISH) Committee over the past 20 years, a recent panel discussion welcomed six members of the WVU Health Sciences community. Tina Antill Keener, Ph.D., RN, CPNP, CNE, an assistant professor with the WVU School of Nursing, served as a member of the panel.
Health Tips: Seated Exercises for Older Adults
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 seated exercises for older adults.
WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus staff member receives WVU Values Coin
Julie Wood, an alum and long-time employee at WVU Tech, recently received a WVU Values Coin. She has worked 25 years with WVU Tech, 23 of which have been spent with the Nursing department.
WVU School of Nursing welcomes faculty and student projects during Research Week 2023
The research display including 21 research manuscripts from 48 faculty members; 16 scholarship papers, including book chapters, education and clinical articles from 40 faculty members; and 14 abstracts for presentations, both oral and posters, from 40 faculty members. Additionally, 24 students were involved across these projects.
WVU Engaged Scholar Institute announces inaugural cohort
The inaugural cohort of 23 scholars, including Clinical Associate Professor Angel Smothers with the WVU School of Nursing, were selected for their dedication to community engagement, will be crucial in advancing scholarship, promotion and tenure support, and community engaged practices at WVU.
New scholarship program provides last-dollar-in assistance to qualifying first-time WVU students
West Virginia University will offer additional financial assistance to incoming first-time freshmen with the launch of the WVU Pledge, a last-dollar-in aid program for qualifying Promise Scholarship recipients, set to begin with the fall 2023 semester.
Gee announces new scholarship program, addresses budget challenge during State of the University address
“The state of West Virginia University is strong,” President Gordon Gee said during his spring State of the University address on Monday (March 27). “And we will be even stronger in the decades to come, thanks to a concerted focus on what matters most.”
Community health event supports women’s heart health
As part of National Heart Month, a faith community nurse and a WVU School of Nursing student led an educational event in McDowell County to support women’s heart health.