WVU alum elected as vice-chair of the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
The National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention has elected WVU School of Nursing alum Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, as its new vice-chair of the Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 term.
Professor addresses online learning challenges faced by nursing students in Appalachia
Kelly Morton, a clinical assistant professor in the West Virginia University School of Nursing and registered nurse, recently wrote a publication on the online learning challenges for nursing students in Appalachia.
$50K memorial gift aids WVU’s William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences
A West Virginia University faculty member’s $50,000 gift to support the new William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences celebrates the life and legacy of its namesake. Dr. Larry Rhodes and his wife, Terry, made their gift in memory of Neal, a pioneering pediatric cardiologist.
WVU School of Nursing launches new magazine, Vital Signs
The newest magazine from the WVU School of Nursing, Vital Signs, highlights and celebrates some of the outstanding work of the School of Nursing faculty, staff, students and alumni throughout 2022.
Mountaineers Go First: Nurse Anesthetist program celebrates first graduates
Fifteen students in the first cohort are celebrating their graduation from the DNP Nurse Anesthetist program this December, including Keri Adams, Kelsey Boyd, Joe Britz, Shane Brost, Megan Bryant, Kristen Cottrill, Haley Durkacz, Megan Gillespie, Jamie Hanna, Jess Hughes, Jake Key, Lauryn MacFawn, Kassidy Nutter, Kenton Schrock and Jason Wampler.
WVU in the News: School of Nursing accepting applications
The WVU School of Nursing (WVUSON) Potomac State College Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is accepting applications for fall 2023 admission, now through March 15.
Health Tips: Combatting Loneliness During the Holidays
The West Virginia University 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 how to manage loneliness during the holiday season.
Beckley Campus SNA Thanksgiving dinner drive supports 10 families in need
During their annual Thanksgiving dinner drive, the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus Student Nurses’ Association collected enough items to make 10 full Thanksgiving dinner baskets for local families in need.
Student Nurses' Association creates door decorations for WVU Medicine Children's Hospital
To help spread some holiday cheer, the West Virginia University Student Nurses' Association recently created door decorations for the WVU Medicine Children's Hospital.
More than 100 items collected during Keyser Campus winter donation drive
During a winter hat and sock donation drive hosted by the Student Nurses' Association at the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus, more than 100 items were collected.