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WVU Nursing faculty members showcase their profession at Mountaineer Middle Career Day
Three WVU School of Nursing faculty members attended the Mountaineer Middle School’s Career Day to showcase their profession and encourage the students to consider nursing as a career. Held March 17, the event welcomed sixth, seventh and eighth grade students to explore future career opportunities. Dr. Ann Hendrickson, Dr. Beth Minchau, and Dr. Heather Carter-Templeton represented the School of Nursing at the event.
Keyser Campus Chair invited to participate in Women’s “HerStory” Panel
Dr. April Shapiro, WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus Chair, recently participated in the WVU Potomac State College Women’s “HerStory” Month panel.
WVU School of Nursing associate dean recognized as Outstanding Engaged Research Scholar
Dr. Angel Smothers, Associate Dean for Community Engagement at the WVU School of Nursing, has been recognized as the winner of the Outstanding Engaged Research Scholar award.
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.
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.
WVU School of Nursing announces new Associate Dean roles
Dr. Emily Barnes will now serve as our Associate Dean for Faculty Practice, and Dr. Angel Smothers will assume the newly established role of Associate Dean for Community Engagement.
Nursing students, faculty support free health clinics for community members
WVU School of Nursing undergraduate students, led by clinical instructor Derrick Conner, are supporting the health and well-being of the Morgantown community by offering free local health screenings at The Foundry Church on High Street in Morgantown before and after Sunday services.