WVU in the News: Hillary Parcell joins “The Radio Roundtable” on WJLS
Hillary Parcell joins Fred Persinger’s radio show “The Radio Roundtable” on WJLS on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. She discusses opportunities for prospective nursing students.
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Virtual open house for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program set for Feb. 17
The West Virginia University School of Nursing is hosting a spring 2022 Virtual Open House for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program Thursday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m.
WVU in the News: Local nurses process pandemic experience through a paintbrush
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Painting a new path to covid recovery, WVU School of Nursing staff is using art to process pandemic experience. Dr. Brad Phillips, who chairs the school of nursing curriculum committee, was tasked to bring the foundation of liberal arts back into the nursing curriculum. Philips and a small working group developed a liberal arts toolbox to give faculty different ideas to incorporate into their teaching.
WVU School of Nursing DEI Committee to host February Journal Club
On Tuesday, Feb. 8 from 1 to 2 p.m. via Zoom, the WVU School of Nursing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will host its February Journal Club. Led by Journal Club facilitator Angel Smothers, a discussion will be held on ways to integrate care strategies for gender diverse patients into nursing curricula.
Young Mountaineers learn how to locate a heartbeat in an interactive display hosted by the WVU School of Nursing at WVU Day at the Legislature
With the help of two West Virginia University School of Nursing faculty, dozens of young Mountaineers learned how to locate and hear a heartbeat on SAM, a Student Auscultation Manikin from the WV STEPS Center, during the 2022 WVU Day at the Legislature.
Nursing, medical students participate in interdisciplinary learning experience
In a new partnership, WVU School of Nursing Charleston Campus and WVU Medical School are providing an educational opportunity for both nursing and medical students.
COVID-19 guidance updated as omicron cases and hospitalizations climb in West Virginia
With the continued spread of the omicron variant and increased hospitalization rates in the state and region, West Virginia University is providing additional guidance on campus health and safety protocols including masking, testing, vaccines and isolation.
WVU Student Nurses Association (SNA) to host conversation about ethnic hair
The West Virginia University Student Nurses Association (SNA) will host a conversation about ethnic hair, including hair care and struggles in personal and professional life due to ethnic hair. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences. Protective hairstyle demonstrations will also be offered at the event.
LGBTQ Health Week Lecture Series
The WVUSOM LGBTQ Health Week Lecture Series is coming next week (Feb 1-3) and is sponsored by SHAPE (Student Healthcare Alliance for Promoting Equality).
WVU in the News: WVU online course teaches nurses about supportive care for faith communities
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia University School of Nursing is offering a new online course that prepares nurses to be able to provide supportive care and advocacy for members of faith communities.