School of Nursing professors will face off—Family Feud style—by answering questions from the popular television show, as well as School of Nursing-related questions April 7 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Okey Patteson Auditorium in the Health Sciences Center. The event is open to the Health Sciences community and beyond.
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In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week, March 20–26, the West Virginia Poison Center is teaming up with UniCare Health Plan of West Virginia and other poison centers across the country to raise awareness about the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them in communities everywhere.
Through two separate $1 million awards, the WVU School of Nursing plans to expand its existing Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at multiple campuses, including Morgantown, Beckley, Bridgeport and Keyser.
The WVU School of Nursing student recently organized a Trans Safe Zone Training, inviting members of the School of Nursing and beyond to learn how to be more affirming and supportive of the transgender population, especially as healthcare providers.
This week's Walk with a Future Doc session will feature a presentation by Dr. Jean Someshwar on mindfulness and stress management exercises titled "Learning to Breathe” Saturday (March 19) at 9 a.m. in a hybrid format.
The West Virginia University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is excited to announce four newly matched fourth-year medical students to the residency program.