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.
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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.
WVU Nursing professor’s publication to be translated to French
In 2020, Dr. Laure Marino co-authored a chapter in “Advanced Practice Nursing Leadership: A Global Perspective.” Now, the book is going to be translated to French in order to serve the French-speaking nursing community and share knowledge.
Four faculty present at National League for Nursing Research Conference
Four members of the WVU School of Nursing faculty recently presented at the National League for Nursing Research Conference held in Washington, D.C., including Amanda Edwards, Dr. Stacy Huber, Dr. Tina Antill Keener and Tonya Thompson.
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.