Message of the Week
April 26, 2006

ALPHA RHO BROWN BAG RESEARCH LUNCH:
The next Brown Bag Research lunch sponsored by Alpha Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau will be held on April 27th, 12:00 pm -1:00 pm in Academic Affairs Conference Room (HSC South Room 6419).  Dr. Judy Erlen from the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing will present, "Medication taking among Alzheimer's patients"

TIPS TUTORS NEEDED FOR FALL:
We are now accepting applications from students who are interested in being peer tutors for the TIPS program for the Fall semester.  These are paid positions, at $9.00/hour, 3 hours per week, for 15 weeks.  Requirements for tutors are an overall grade point average of at least 3.25 and at least a B in each nursing course previously taken.  Peer tutors can tutor in courses they have previously completed, or in courses in which they are enrolled for the Fall semester.  Tutors are needed for NSG 221, NSG 322, NSG 334, NSG 351, NSG 356, and NSG 421.  If you are interested in being a peer tutor, please contact Dr. Shelton at eshelton@hsc.wvu.edu and indicate which course you are interested in tutoring. 

USHERS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION:
Ushers are needed for the School of Nursing Convocation ceremony on May 13, 2006, from 3pm to 4pm.  Community service hours will be given.  If interested, contact SueAnn Hostetler at shostetler@hsc.wvu.edu.

VAN LIERE CONVOCATION AND RESEARCH DAY:
The Van Liere Convocation and Research Day are annual events that provide a platform for HSC students to present their research projects. On Thursday, April 27th, the annual Van Liere Convocation will be held in the Hostler Auditorium, beginning at 8:15 am coffee and breakfast items, followed by oral presentations at 8:50.  A reception in the Pylons lobby will follow the presentations.  Punch and Hors d’oeuvres will be served. 

Research Day will be held on the following day, Friday April 28th.  There will be 82 posters on display at the Erickson Alumni Center from 8:00 am to 11:00 am.  Dr. Charles Plopper our distinguished visiting guest speaker will meet with students and faculty at the poster session. Transportation will be provided to and from the HSC and the Alumni Center.  Following the poster session there will be a special lecture by Dr. Plopper, an outstanding scientist  from the University of California. Dr. Plopper is Professor of Anatomy, Physiology and Cell Biology, University of California at Davis and Director of an NIH Multidisciplinary Program Project.
His talk will be in the HSC Auditorium at 12:00 noon.  The title is “Early Childhood Exposure to Environment Pollutants – Implications for Lung Disease”.  A reception in The Pylons Lobby will follow the lecture. 

CHARLESTON BOOKSTORE:
The Charleston bookstore has closed its doors, so all RN-BSN and MSN students need to order books through the HSC Main campus bookstore. Students can order and purchase textbooks through the website www.whywaitforbooks.com and select "West Virginia" and "WVU/Health Science" in the drop down windows. It will then prompt you to select the Term, and the course number.  Since some courses have more than one section, make sure that you select the section with the instructor for which you are registered.  Books will be shipped to the student.

SNA CANDLE SALE:
The candles for the SNA candle sale are now in Health Restoration and will be on display through finals week.    Two sizes are available:  jelly jar ($6 or 3 for $15) and Apothecary ($12 or 3 for $33).  They make great Mother's Day and "moving back home with tons of stuff" presents.

SNA PHOTO WEBSITE:
The SNA has set up a photo website with photos of SNA events. The photos are available for order through the website. The ordering is done between the person placing the order and the website. There is no intermediate ordering step involving the SNA, except to get added to
the photo website. We have set up a historian email at wvu_sna_historian@yahoo.com and we are asking that anyone who would like to be added to the photo website email the historian at that address, stating they would like to be added. We will then add them and they can access the photos.

NURSING ELECTIVES FOR UNDERGRADUATES:
Three WEB-based nursing electives are available for the Fall 2006 semester:  NSG 371, Basic Parish Nurse Education; NSG 400, Spirituality and Health; and NSG 481, Introduction to Cardiac Nursing.   You can register for these courses through STAR.

PRIMARY CARE OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE;
A free, CME/CE event will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences/Walker Theater, One Clay Square, Charleston.  Reception begins at 5 pm, and program is from 5:30-7:30 pm.  Topics will include the challenge of chronic kidney disease, assessment of GFR, clinical practice guidelines, and hypertension and the chronic kidney disease patient.  Pre-registration is required.  Call (304) 293-2551 before 4/17/06 to register.

HRSA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP:
The Nursing Scholarship Program available through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services provides financial assistance for full-time undergraduate nursing students.  In exchange for at least two years service at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses, the Nursing Scholarship Program pays tuition, required fees, other reasonable costs, including required books, clinical supplies, laboratory expenses, etc., and a monthly stipend ($1,182 for the 2006-2007 academic year).  Preference is given to qualified applicants with the greatest financial need.  Information and an online application are available at http://www.bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship/.  The application deadline is May 26, 2006.

BSN SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
The Somerset Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applications for a $500 scholarship for the 2006-2007 academic year.  Applicants must be residents of Somerset County, PA, and be enrolled in a BSN nursing program.  Application deadline is May 26, 2006.  Application form is available from Brandy Toothman in Student Services.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Health Aide needed for summer camp near Morgantown. Day and evening shifts. Good pay and working conditions, great learning environment for a nursing student. If you are interested contact snewfield@hsc.wvu.edu and she will provide you with contact information.

Child care provider needed for infant, Monday – Friday 8:30am - 1:15pm. Will consider more than 1 person to job share.  For more information, contact Christina Garbart at 864-5638 (home) or 598-4000 Ext. 72898 (work). 

APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR SUBLET: