When Elizabeth Minchau first started working as a nurse practitioner at the West Virginia University Student Health clinic, she noticed a concerning trend—many of the new college students didn’t know how to manage their health independently. Minchau, now a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduate at the WVU School of Nursing, sought to fix this issue.
Angel Smothers appears on WDTV’s “First at Four” to discuss the School of Nursing, as well as Noah’s Ark Baby Pantry.
The WVU School of Nursing hosted an interactive booth Jan. 30 at the West Virginia Capitol, inviting WVU Day at the Legislature attendees to learn how to locate a heartbeat on the Student Auscultation Manikin (SAM).
WDTV showcases the recent accomplishments of the WVU School of Nursing, including a 100% first-time NCLEX pass rate for three of the four programs offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
The WVU School of Nursing welcomes Kimberly Colebank as its new development director.
Stephanie Young, a WVU School of Nursing clinical assistant professor, was accepted and recently participated in the Fall/Winter 2023 National League for Nursing Scholarly Writing Retreat.
During the 2023 West Virginia Rural Health Conference, Dr. Melanie Whelan presented “Attitudes Towards Persons with Disabilities among Dental, Medical and Nursing Students.” The study was conducted by Dr. Veronica Gallo, Dr. Whelan and Dr. Kerri Woodberry.
During the conference “Building a Healthier Appalachia: Collaborative Solutions to Substance Use Disorders Across the Region,” WVU School of Nursing faculty member Dr. Kendra Barker presented a poster focused on how advanced practice nurses can help patients with substance use disorder.
Dr. April Shapiro, Keyser Campus Chair, has been awarded tenure and promoted to the rank of Associate Professor.
WVU School of Nursing alum and faculty, Kelly Lemon, was recognized as one of 37 Hoya Changemakers during the Georgetown University 50th Anniversary Celebration for the Midwifery Program.