For many college students the prospect of studying abroad can seem daunting, but for nursing student Owen Widders, the decision to study at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus has proven to be a life-changing experience.
As the largest healthcare profession in the United States, the field of nursing is a pathway to countless opportunities, from working with hospitals and schools to the entertainment industry, athletic teams and amusement parks. At WVU, the School of Nursing offers competitive programs that provide students with the skills and clinical experience needed to be successful in today's ever-changing profession – no matter the path they want to pursue. Alumna Gina Moore has taken that training to heart, seizing opportunities to better the health of her community.
The WVU School of Nursing is hosting an online information session for the DNP Nurse Anesthetist program on Saturday, July 27 at 9 a.m. via Zoom. During the event, attendees can learn more about the program from director Dr. Aaron Ostrowski.
In a collaborative effort to tackle diabetes in the community, graduate students from the WVU School of Nursing and Health Sciences teamed up to provide crucial education at Suncrest United Methodist Church.
After learning about the Standardized Patient Program from a friend during her undergraduate studies at West Virginia University, Katie Hoffman applied for the program and began working with WVU Health Sciences students as part of their clinical training.
Students seeking their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the WVU School of Nursing are eligible to apply for the WVU Medicine Aspiring Nurse Program, which provides direct financial assistance to nursing students at participating schools in return for a three-year work commitment at a hospital in the WVU Health System.
Across West Virginia University, the campus community is driven by our Mountaineer values – service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation. The WVU Health Sciences Student Advisory Board recently put those values into action by showing their appreciation for the facilities management team.
LOGAN — Shatika Jones, a new Faith Community Nurse who received training from the WVU School of Nursing, is working with West Logan Church to build a nurse-led access to care point within her community.
During "Spain: The Art of Healthcare in Barcelona & Valencia," students will spend Spring semester meeting to discuss the trip experience and gain a working knowledge of healthcare and nursing in Spain. The semester will culminate in a trip to Barcelona and Valencia from May 19-26, 2025.
The 18th Annual Social Work and Community Health Institute, hosted by the WVU School of Nursing, An Giang University, and the Pacific Links Foundation, recently offered free social work and community health workshops to participants.