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Message of the Week
April 29, 2009


TO
our nursing faculty who were inducted April 27 into the inaugural class of the Academy of Excellence in Teaching and Learning:

Dr. Susan McCrone
Dr. Susan Newfield
Dr. Kari Sand-Jecklin
Dr. Marilyn E. Smith
Prof. Amy M. Sparks

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION WALK FOR LIFE AND BREATH SATURDAY!!
 was a huge success thanks to the wonderful students, faculty and staff (and all the fantastic dogs) who took the time to donate, to walk and support the American Lung Association. We continued our tradition of having the largest team participation and we also raised the most funds of any team. It was a beautiful Saturday morning and a great way to make a difference in people's lives! A huge thank you to Roger Carpenter who organized the School of Nursing team, encouraged students to volunteer and even made goody bags for all the walkers! We wouldn't have been successful without him.


New Mountaineer (and pre-nursing student) Rebecca Durst visited with some of the SON walking team. Good luck and have a wonderful year representing WVU, Rebecca!

Please click on the link to check more of the photos from the day.

CULTURE AND HEALTH SEMINAR OFFERED FALL 2009
 The exciting, interdisciplinary, and interactive seminar on culture and health will be taught during the Fall 2009 semester. This elective graduate course is open to all HSC graduate students and to senior SON undergraduate students. For more information and for permission to register for the course, please, contact Dr. Chertok at ichertok@hsc.wvu.edu

RUBY EMPLOYEE HEALTH LOOKING FOR NURSING STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
 Students are needed to do a pre-pilot data collection for approx. one week, and then a post-pilot collection period 2 weeks later. Students would be roaming the 7 East Nursing Unit, observing types of patient lifts that are occurring by the nursing staff and keeping record similar to a tally sheet. We would also need commitment for weekend hours as well. This is a great opportunity for community service hours and to be involved in a research study. If you're interested and for more information, please contact Kathleen Hamperian RN,BSN,CCM, Employee Health Department hamperiank@wvuh.com or call 304-598-4000 ext. 73068.

EAT AT CHILI'S TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 12 AND SUPPORT ROSENBAUM FAMILY HOUSE
 Chili's at the University Towne Center in Morgantown will host Rosenbaum Family House Night from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12.

For every customer who brings in a Rosenbaum Family House Night flyer, Chili's will donate 10 percent of those sales to the Family House at West Virginia University Hospitals. Flyers can be picked up at the Family House front desk or downloaded from http://health.wvu.edu/rosenbaum/events.aspx. Connected to Ruby Memorial Hospital, the Rosenbaum Family House is available to adult patients and their caregivers who live more than 50 miles from Morgantown. While here, each family is asked to pay $15 per night. It costs $40 per night per room to operate the Family House. Donations from guests and others make up the difference. For those who cannot afford $15 per night, payment arrangements can be made - no family is turned away for inability to pay. Guests are permitted to stay as long as their patient is undergoing treatment.

CELEBRATE WOMEN'S HEALTH MONTH WITH WALKS IN MAY
 Celebrate Women's Health Month by joining in a series of walks that promise not only companionship but also a boost to your health. The National Center of Excellence in Women's Health at West Virginia University is sponsoring a series of walks in downtown Morgantown and at WVU Hospitals starting May 6. Two separate walks will take place at noon starting in two different locations:

o at the playground on the Hazel Ruby-McQuain Rail-Trail
o under the canopy at WVU Hospitals

Another walk will start at 5 p.m. on the Hazel Ruby-McQuain Rail-Trail only. The walks will be repeated every Wednesday in May. The walks are open to all age groups, and registration is free. Blood pressure checks will be available, and participants will also receive information and tools in a take-home bag to help keep track of fitness efforts.

THE MUSHROOM PROJECT NEEDS YOUR HELP!
 Two of our nursing students, Bill Grieb and Macy Miller are involved with the MUSHROOM Project, a medical outreach for the homeless population of Morgantown. They have been collecting clothing for the homeless and want to get the SON involved. Collection boxes are located in Health Promotion and Restoration. The collection needs at this time are socks for men/women, boxers, women's underwear, hair conditioner and deodorant. Please contact Macy, mmille22@mix.wvu.edu for more details or to get involved. You can purchase 10 pair of socks at the local dollar stores for $5. These needs are so basic - can you help?

SUMMER NURSING EXTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
 at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland MD. Click here for more information and directions to request an application packet. Application deadline: April 30.

JOIN ENERGY EXPRESS TEAMS THROUGHOUT WEST VIRGINIA
 Work in your home county and earn a stipend of $1600 and an additional $1000 toward your tuition at WVU! Energy Express is an 8-week AmeriCorps summer service program that serves children living in rural and low-income communities. There are two positions available at each site and there may be multiple sites in each West Virginia county. The first position, a College-Student Mentor, creates an enriching environment focused on reading, writing, and art that makes learning fun for a small group of school-age children. The Mentor also eats breakfast and lunch with the children. The second position, a Volunteer Coordinator, connects the parents and community to the site by recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers to read with children and support other activities at the site. Candidates are required to serve on-site every day for at least 6 hours and to serve some evenings and weekends. Training is provided. Energy Express is an award winning AmeriCorps program.

Energy Express is accepting applications for positions in the following West Virginia counties:
BooneLogan
CalhounMarion
*Clay*Marshall
*DoddridgeMingo
FayetteMonroe
*Gilmer*Morgan
HampshireRaleigh
*HancockRoane
HarrisonTaylor
*KanawhaTucker
*LewisWayne
Lincoln
Wood
*Indicates priority hiring locations.
The position entails working with children 5 to 6 hours a day, from June 15 to August 7. In addition to the stipend and educational award listed above, participants are awarded 300 volunteer hours through AmeriCorps. There is also an opportunity to earn college credit. For more Information contact Jessica Rupenthal at (304)293-3855 or EnergyExpress@mail.wvu.edu or check out the website at: www.energyexpress.wvu.edu as soon as possible.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, SCHOLARSHIP, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER HOURS!
 This section is not an endorsement by WVU or the School of Nursing for any of these opportunities or their sponsors/requestors. Students are advised to carefully explore any opportunity prior to engaging in any volunteer, community service, or employment activity.
 http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/son/opportunities/volunteer/volunteer_index.htm or http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/son/academicPrograms/currentStudentInfo.htm

WANT SOMEONE TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR YARD THIS SUMMER?
 Grass cutting time is here! Andrew Knight , senior nursing student is looking for part-time yard work this summer. He will be completing his leadership rotation and is looking for a way to earn some extra money. He has plenty of prior experience. You furnish the equipment and he will furnish the manpower! If interested, please call Andrew, 304 619 1918 or e-mail tknight6@mix.wvu.edu.


NEW SOPHOMORE STUDENT LOOKING FOR ROOMMATE AND/OR HOUSING!
 Abigail Kelly was just accepted to the SON. (Congratulations, Abigail!) She had been waiting to see if she got in before looking for housing and roommates. Now she's wondering if there are other nursing students in the same situation. Are you looking for a roommate and/or looking for housing for the fall semester? Please give Abigail a call (304) 488-6813.


KEEP BRINGING YOUR USED PC CARTRIDGES TO HEALTH RESTORATION
 We continue to raise funds for the Humane Society – The small pc cartridges we are donating are worth around $1 and the large cartridges bring in $4 each – This continues to be a worthwhile project, saving the animals and the landfill as well. The Humane Society truly appreciates your efforts! This is a year round project! Unfortunately, the need never goes away!

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