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<pubDate>Thursday, February 09, 2012</pubDate>
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<title>BRACELETS NOW AVAILABLE AT THE SON for the&quot;Let the Journey Begin&quot; Project</title>
<description><![CDATA[Bracelets for the Journey Project can now be purchased at the School of Nursing.  You can email Betty Jurick, bjurick@hsc.wvu.edu or Laurie Theeke, ltheeke@hsc.wvu.edu to place your order.  The bracelets are available for a minimum $1 donation and additional donations are welcome and needed.   Here&#39;s the story behind the Let the Journey Begin Project:  When School of Nursing Assistant Professor Judi Polak&#39;s sister, Erin Dunmire, was diagnosed with brain cancer in January, Judi&#39;s daughter, Erin (Poppy) Polak, began a journey to raise money to support brain research and patient comfort at the WVU Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center.   “I remember the moment like it happened just today,” Poppy Polak said. “It’s burned and engraved in my mind. Sometimes, it almost haunts me.”  The word “cancer” evoked feelings of anger, hurt, fear and confusion, yet Polak found solace in a quote her aunt has long preached to her: “Life is a journey. Not a destination. Enjoy the moments.”  “My aunt has tried to get me to understand these words and the meaning behind them for as long as I can remember,” Polak said. “It took a brain tumor and a little bit of God for me to actually understand what I’m supposed to do with this advice.”  Polak has started a “Let the Journey Begin” project to raise money to support brain cancer research and patient comfort at the West Virginia University Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center. She has raised more than $1,400 so far by selling bracelets bearing her aunt’s quote to schoolmates, friends and family members and has set a goal of at least $25,000, the amount needed to establish a research endowment.  The bracelets are yellow and gray. Yellow is Erin Dunmire’s favorite color and gray is the color associated with brain cancer. The bracelets are $1 apiece and are for sale at the Friends Gift Shop in Ruby Memorial Hospital.  Dunmire’s goddaughter, Megan Murdock, is also teaming up on the project. “I want people to know the things I learned from Aunt E,” Murdock said. “She’s been so strong throughout all this.”  With the help of their aunt, the girls are working on other ways they can raise money for the Let the Journey Begin Fund, including a letter-writing campaign and selling T-shirts.   What does Dunmire think of their efforts? “These girls understand what’s important in life, and they get it at a young age,” she said. “It hits me to the core. At times it has stopped my breath. It’s one of those magical moments, very powerful.”  Dunmire had surgery at WVU Hospitals to remove the tumor from her brain and went back to work as director of customer service at the hospital three weeks later. She is continuing her treatment at WVU and said she feels great.   “Dr. (Julian) Bailes got the entire tumor out. His skill and kindness were impressive. Dr. (Alejandro) Torres-Trejo, my neuro-oncologist, was just flat out wonderful. He never flinches at questions we ask.”  Dunmire said it is important to her and her nieces that all money raised from the Let the Journey Begin project stay here at home.    “Making money to go to the research of brain cancer is great, and I hope people will donate,” Polak added. “But more importantly, I hope people will pass my aunt’s message along from person to person. I want it to help them and give hope to others as it has done for me. I want them to treasure all the moments they have.”  Dunmire said she hopes that others battling brain cancer will remember to take loved ones with them through their journey and will appreciate the simple things in life, like a beautiful sunset, a full moon or a rainbow.    “That’s really what it’s all about,” she said.  For information on the Let the Journey Begin Fund, call 304-293-3711.  To make an online donation go to www.wvucancer.org/giving and click on the “make a gift” package.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:37:24 EST</pubDate>
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<title>The Rosenbaum Family House is in desperate need of mini toiletry items!</title>
<description><![CDATA[Shampoos, lotions, conditioners etc. If have any of these items on hand and would like to donate them, please drop off your package at the front desk or call  Janice R. Triplin Rosenbaum Family House Coordinator/Manager  (304) 598-6094 option #3 and she will arrange for your donation to be picked up.  Thanks so much for helping!   ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:51:46 EST</pubDate>
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<title>University of Missouri announces a summer 2012 Nurse Externship Program</title>
<description><![CDATA[Please click on this link for more information:  http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/son/data/newsFiles/Summer_2012_Nurse_Externship_Program_UM.pdf]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:31:02 EST</pubDate>
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<title>WVU Graduate Student Collecting Video Games for WVU Children&#39;s Hospital</title>
<description><![CDATA[My name is Jonathan Klabnik and I&#39;m a graduate student here at WVU. I&#39;m currently trying to organize a campus-wide charity event for WVU Children&#39;s Hospital, a local version of a nationwide charity called Child&#39;s Playhttp://www.childsplaycharity.org   I&#39;ll be collecting the games from the MountainLair the first week everyone is back in January. The plan is to have the table from 11-2 Tuesday and Wednesday at least but more hours may be available if I have more volunteers to help. Any video game is accepted, as well as any sort of handheld electronic toy.  The games will be bid on through a silent auction at a video game event to be held that following weekend.  Times and locations TBA.  All proceeds will go through Child&#39;s Play Charity and will be 100% funneled back into WVU Children&#39;s Hospital.   There is also an Amazon wishlist created by Children&#39;s Hospital where  people can purchase various toys, games and educational material for the kids. I&#39;ve included the link here. http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2U22YHAM4522L/?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=childsplaycha-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325   If you have any questions or concerns, please reach me either here at my email address jklabnik@hsc.wvu.edu or at my office line 304-293-6392. I greatly appreciate your help. Please view my flyer for additional information: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/son/data/newsFiles/MOBBCharitySlide.pdf   ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:34:13 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Six $1,000 DNP Capstone Project grants to DNP students to assist in their completion of their capstone project related to pediatric nutrition.</title>
<description><![CDATA[Through the generosity of a grant from Abbott Nutrition, the NAPNAP Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of six $1,000 DNP Capstone Project grants to DNP students to assist in their completion of their capstone project related to pediatric nutrition.   To be eligible for the grant, applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. The individual must be a NAPNAP member. 2.      The individual must have NAPNAP doctoral student status (or be eligible) 3.      The DNP student must be within one year of completion of their DNP program 4. The DNP must have an identified, faculty approved, DNP capstone project identified in an area related to pediatric nutrition. (Examples of appropriate topics include Breastfeeding, Enteral Feeding, and Obesity Prevention). 5. Project timeline must be developed to ensure completion within one year.  In order to apply for one of these grants, please visit http://fs12.formsite.com/NAPNAPCE/form509348656/index.html and complete the application.   Note: A letter of recommendation from your DNP faculty advisor for the project is required and can be uploaded through the online application or returned via fax. Application same demographic/school progress questions as conference grant  1. Describe your DNP Capstone project (500 words maximum). Include the proposed population, specific plan of action, and evaluation process. 2. Provide a detailed timeline for your capstone project. 3.      Describe how receiving the Abbott Nutrition grant will enhance your planned capstone project and how you will implement the project if you do not receive the grant.  Please note, if you receive the Abbott Nutrition grant, NAPNAP requests that you submit an abstract to present a Practice Innovation posters at the 2012 annual conference, and if accepted attend the conference as a poster presenter.  All e-mail sent from the NAPNAP National Office is scanned and declared to be virus free by this message was checked by AVG 9.0 Antivirus.  This message was confirmed virus free per the latest definitions as of the date transmitted.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:32:18 EST</pubDate>
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<title>SON putting together an event &quot;Having Fun with Health&quot; and we need your help!</title>
<description><![CDATA[Hey everybody! WVU School of Nursing is putting together an event called &quot;Having Fun with Health&quot; in collaboration with the Children&#39;s Discovery Museum of WV. We are going to teach families about living healthy but also how to have fun while doing it!  We have extended an invitation to the Pharmacy, Dentistry, Exercise Physiology schools and Dietetic Association. They have all been asked to come up with fun ways to teach kids, parents, and grandparents about health.  We need nursing volunteers for this event!!!   For nursing stations we were thinking:   BP screenings (kids and adults) Osteoporosis information Hand washing (with glow in the dark dust) People to watch kids play at the Discovery Museum   and possibly: a Wii Bowling station and/or obstacle course.  The info for the event is: Saturday February 18th 10am to 1pm $2 per child donation with  proceeds going to Children&#39;s Discovery Museum Mountaineer Mall on the (Greenbag road)  I also need people willing to make signs!!! If you can&#39;t come to the event maybe you can help with this!  This will have media coverage in the newspaper, tv, DA, and will hopefully have the fire department and EMS come!  This event is turning out to be pretty big so please: IF YOU SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER, YOU MUST SHOW!!!!   THIS EVENT IS ON A SATURDAY  Community service will be given for volunteering.  Any questions/people who want to volunteer please email Samantha Menrad, smenrad@mix.wvu.edu ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:14:47 EST</pubDate>
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<title>TIPS for the Spring Semester Schedule</title>
<description><![CDATA[The schedule will continue to be updated as times and days are chosen. Please take advantage of the TIPS program.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:00:48 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Please sign up for WVU&#39;s emergency alert system or check to make sure you are signed up!</title>
<description><![CDATA[The system is activated when there is an immediate threat to the campus community (Emergency Alert) or when weather conditions require a change in University scheduling (Weather Alert). Users can also add additional cell phones, for example spouse&#39;s or parent&#39;s, to their accounts.   It is also used to alert the community to class cancellations, and has also been activated on rare occasions for an armed robbery, shooting and even an earthquake.   When activated, the system sends a text alert to the registered phone number (or email or both) identifying the emergency. An all-clear is also sent when the situation is resolved. In addition to text and e-mail, messages are displayed on the more than 70 InfoStations located throughout campus. It also displays on a cable channel viewable in residence halls. Users can sign up at http://emergency.wvu.edu/alert  .   The service is provided by e2Campus, with technical support from University Relations/Web. For more information about the system, go to http://emergency.wvu.edu/alert/faqs  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:19:33 EST</pubDate>
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<title>An opportunity to travel to Israel Fall 2012</title>
<description><![CDATA[Dr. Ilana Chertok invites students interested in traveling to Israel for 2 weeks this fall 2012 semester to engage in an international maternal-child health experience that counts toward community health clinical hours to contact her at ichertok@hsc.wvu.edu]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:54:12 EST</pubDate>
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<title>West Virginia University Hospitals is pleased to offer a Free NCLEX review on Saturday, February 18, 2012.</title>
<description><![CDATA[for Senior Nursing Students.   The review will be presented by STAT Nursing Consultants.    Please click on this link to view the flyer for more information: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/son/data/newsFiles/NCLEX_Workshop_Spring_2012__(Read-Only).pdf  Space is limited, so interested seniors must register by Monday, February 6, 2012. To register email April Ratliff at ratliffa@wvuhealthcare.com with the following information:   Full Name Nursing School Anticipated Graduation Date Phone Number  Email Address   If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.      Kristen Jones Recruitment and Retention Specialist WVU Healthcare WVU Hospitals / University Health Associates Visit us at www.wvuh.com to apply online ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:57:02 EST</pubDate>
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<title>The 2012 Van Liere Convocation and HSC Research Day events will take place Friday, March 9, 2012  Deadline to submit an abstract FEBRUARY 13!</title>
<description><![CDATA[All graduate and professional students, undergraduates in the health sciences, clinical and postdoctoral fellows and faculty are encouraged to submit an abstract for the poster session for Research Day.    All graduate and professional students are welcome to submit an abstract for the oral presentations portion of the Van Liere Convocation.    Monetary awards will be given to winners for both events.  The deadline to submit is February 13, 2012.   Please visit our website for more information and to apply (submission information):  http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/ResOff/vlrd/Default.aspx  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:10:28 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Sigma Theta Tau announces a Brown Bag Luncheon!  February 17 at Noon!</title>
<description><![CDATA[February 17, Noon Ruby Conference Rooms 25 and 26 &quot;An Experience with Interprofessional Nursing and Medical Education Lessons Learned&quot; Presented by Barbara Summers  Please click on the link for more information: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/son/data/newsFiles/SST_Brown_Bag__2-17-12-.pdf]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:11:11 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Apply now to become a Gold and Blue Student Ambassador (GBSA)</title>
<description><![CDATA[in the West Virginia University Office of University Events for the 2012 -13 academic year. GBSA’s are part of a team of leaders dedicated to representing WVU. As the face of the University, GBSA’s act as liaisons between WVU and its guests at campus-wide events, such as University Welcome, Fall Family Weekend, Festival of Ideas, Commencement and functions at Blaney House, Home of the President.  GBSA’s receive developmental training and knowledge in business etiquette, leadership fundamentals, teamwork skills, social responsibility and more.  WVU students are eligible to apply if they meet the following criteria: - At least sophomore standing with two or more undergraduate semesters left - Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50  - Involvement in one other WVU organization If you are interested in applying to become a 2012-13 GBSA, please visit http://universityevents.wvu.edu/goldandbluestudentambassadorprogram for an application or contact Evan Bonnstetter at evan.bonnstetter@gmail.com.  Deadline for completed applications is March 9. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:20:10 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Order your Valentine flowers from the WVU Horticulture Club!  Delivery Available!</title>
<description><![CDATA[The WVU Horticulture Club is now accepting pre-orders for its annual Valentine&#39;s Day Sale. Roses are available in red, white, pink, lavender and yellow and come wrapped in cellophane with fern and baby&#39;s breath. Prices are $45 for one dozen, $25 for a half-dozen, $13 for three, and $5 for a single stem. Also available this year are miniature orchids for $15, and potted red tulips for $10. Orders will be available for pickup from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues., Feb. 14, in the Agricultural Sciences Building Lobby. For added convenience, flowers can be delivered to an office or dorm on campus for an additional $2. Click here to place your order online. Pre-orders will receive a 10% discount and must be place by 5 p.m. Fri., Feb. 10. For more information, e-mail wvuhorticultureclub@gmail.com.   ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:51:13 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Random Acts of Kindness Week Feb 13 - 19 - what can you do?</title>
<description><![CDATA[We all know that kindness is contagious, so WVU has joined with the United Way to sponsor this fun week.  Please click to find some great ideas to spread some kindness in your world.  Remember when the week is over, your acts of kindness will remain in someone&#39;s life.  Keep it going year round! Click here for some great ideas: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/son/data/newsFiles/random_acts_1.pdf  Click here for information for making our campus kinder , contributing to food drives and recognizing kindnesses you see: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/son/data/newsFiles/random_acts_2.pdf  Have a great week!  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:06:13 EST</pubDate>
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<title>WVUH announces a summer externship program for junior nursing students!   DEADLINE: February 10</title>
<description><![CDATA[The Externships begin on May 21 and last 11 weeks.  You will work 36 hours per week.  The deadline for applying is February 10.  Please click here for more information:  http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/son/data/newsFiles/Nurse_Externs_Flyer_2012.pdf]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:12:23 EST</pubDate>
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