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Message of the Week
Our holiday break is just beginning and I hope that you will enjoy a change of pace during this season! As the year comes to a close around this time of giving, I want to take a moment to thank all of you for your many contributions to our University and the communities in which you live. We want to offer a big THANK YOU to all of you who have organized or assisted with bringing “nursing” to West Virginia’s people – health fairs, projects, and many other contributions to improving quality of life have been accomplished this Fall by our students, staff and faculty. Too often, the focus is on our problems and ways that we might upset others rather than celebrating our accomplishments. In looking back over the year, however, I am humbled by the many stories I have heard about how so many of you have intervened to assist in many different ways when others have been in need. We are in a wonderful position to continue the good work that we all do, and to show West Virginians how much we care. For the next few weeks, the campus will be quieter but still vibrant in planning for next semester and beyond. Our first class of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students are breathing a sigh of relief that they have made it through the semester and are well on their way to becoming the first group of WVU SON DNP graduates. We have been delighted to have had “December graduates” from the BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, and PhD programs this past weekend. I want you to know how much I appreciate all of the good work that you do – both inside and outside the classroom and clinical areas. New opportunities this Spring when you return include an interdisciplinary course in International health. We are excited to be able to offer this Whether you're traveling or staying in the area, my husband Peter and I wish you a relaxing, safe and happy holiday season, and I look forward to seeing you again in January! Dean Georgia Narsavage CLASS OF 2004 MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN IRAQ!
The HSC Library will have extended hours on
10-15 ADDITIONAL BURNING COUCH CANDLES WILL BE HERE TIPS TUTORS NEEDED FOR SPRING STUDENT APPRECIATION DAY FOR ALL SCHOOL OF NURSING STUDENTS IF ONE OF YOUR NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS IS TO QUIT SMOKING, THE PITTSBURGH AREA NURSE RECRUITERS WOULD LIKE TO INVITE ALL SENIORS This annual event gives Senior Nursing Students the opportunity to meet with every major Pittsburgh area hospital in "one stop" when they are on semester break! For any questions about the event please contact: SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE REQUEST FORM DEADLINE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER HOURS!
KEEP BRINGING YOUR USED PC CARTRIDGES TO HEALTH RESTORATION THE NEXT EDITION OF THE MESSAGE OF THE WEEK WILL BE JANUARY 9 SHARE YOUR NEWS WITH US: Office of Student Services |
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FROM DEAN NARSAVAGE
chance to expand your horizons with interdisciplinary faculty who work globally in their fields of expertise. 
HSC LIBRARY EXTENDS HOURS ON WEEKENDS ON A TRIAL BASIS
please consider attending one of the Quit Smoking Workshops - The Translational Tobacco Reduction Research (T2R2) Program is offering a ‘Quit Tobacco Workshop’. This one-time, 3-hour session will be conducted by trained smoking cessation facilitators. The Workshop is free, and open to all HSC, WVUH, and UHA faculty and staff, and students on the HSC campus. The workshops will be offered on the following dates during the fall semester: January 10, 2008, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM (lunch will be provided) and January 15, 2008, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM, (dinner will be provided). If you would like to attend one of these workshops please call Kathie Friend in the T2R2 office at 293-1699, or email her at 
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association (FNSNA) is pleased to announce that scholarship applications are now available for undergraduate nursing students and for registered nurses wishing to pursue a career in nursing education. The undergraduate awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 and will be awarded to qualified students who meet all eligibility requirements. Applications are due by January 11, 2008, and winners will be announced in March. Nurses and graduate students with a commitment to the educator role are encouraged to apply for awards ranging from $1,000 to $7,500. Completed applications must be received by March 7, 2008, and winners will be notified in May. For more information about these programs including eligibility requirements, visit 
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! We just turned in another 80 cartridges! Great job – keep them coming – unfortunately, the need never goes away!