Message of the Week
| TO: | All Nursing Students |
| FROM: | School of Nursing Office of Student Services |
| DATE: | 12/03/03 |
| SUBJECT: | Message of the Week/ #90 |
FOR FINAL EXAMS:
In preparation for the exam, be sure to get lots of sleep, breath deep(ly) and
know you will do wonderfully well!
CONGRATULATIONS:
To SNA for the successful Career Fair Monday, Dec. 1st where some 30 healthcare
facilities participated. SNA recognizes with sincere thanks all students who
participated.
GRADUATON CONVOCATION SUNDAY, 12/7:
Students and faculty will assemble in the Pylon lobby of Health Sciences Center
North at 9:30 am. Faculty will lead the procession into the auditorium at 10:00
am. Buffet luncheon will be served in the HSC cafeteria immediately following
the convocation.
TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE IN HEALTH RESTORATION:
A collection barrel has been placed in Health Restoration for your contribution
to Christmas for children. Items for 12-16 age group are most needed:
sweatshirts (L & XL); sweaters, jewelry sets, men and women perfume sets;
make-up kits, watches; hair sets, hand held games; fishing poles, sporting
goods, purses, board games. Or you can contribute money to Betty Jurick and she
will see shopping is done. Do not wrap gifts but you can provide gift wrapping
if you wish. Deadline for toys is Dec. 12.
STUDENT PARENTS – NEED MONEY FOR CHILD CARE?
WVU Student Child Care Assistance Program information session Dec. 3 at 12:30
pm, 101 Purinton House. Sign-ups 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. To apply bring Spring class
schedule or other verification of student status; income verification for each
family member for 1 month; verification of other income (food stamps, child
support, etc.). Questions? E-mail
childcare@mail.wvu.edu
or call 293-5370.
GIVE BLOOD AND SAVE A LIFE 12/18/03:
A blood drive will be held Dec. 18 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the John Jones
Conference Center. Call 598-4095 for an appointment. Blood donations earn
community service hours.
TO REGISTER FOR PALLIATIVE CARE NURSING ELECTIVE SPRING
SEMESTER:
Juniors and Seniors -- A two credit nursing elective, "Palliative Care Basics"
will be taught Spring semester by faculty member Cindy Drenning on Wednesdays
from 4:00-5:50 pm. The course will provide basic information and discussion
surrounding end-of-life care of the patient and family in a variety of settings.
Contact Ms. Drenning at
cdrenning@hsc.wvu.edu
if you want more information. To register: CRN 15639, NSG 482, SECT 001.
LOST AND FOUND:
Betty Jurick in Health Restoration has a two-tone blue American Outfitters
Jacket, XL, found at the student carrels. Has a pair of gloves and a Pitt game
ticket stub in the pocket.
PROGRESSION PLAN REQUIRED:
Undergraduate students who do not attain a grade of C or better in Nursing
courses must submit a formal progression plan for consideration by the
Admission, Progression, Graduation Committee before January 3, 2004. Consult
with your academic advisor for assistance in preparing your plan and to obtain
advisor’s statement to the committee regarding your plan.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
Faculty Gail Van Voorhis and students will be building a Gazebo from a kit for
the residents of Unity Manor Apartments on January 19th, Martin Luther King Day.
Start time is 8:30 am. Place is 400 North Willey Street. Boy Scouts are
providing lunch so a head count of volunteers has to be given in advance. Sign
up now on SNA bulletin board at Student Services or at Gail’s office. Contact
Gail for more information at 293-0298.
DOCTORAL STUDENTS’ RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP:
Doctoral students are invited to submit a research proposal for funding by Alpha
Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International; one $1,000 grant will be awarded
through a blind peer review process. Eligibility criteria include: doctoral
student; passed preliminary exams; have 3.5 GPA on 18 credit hours of work; have
a letter of endorsement from faculty research mentor; current member of Alpha
Rho Chapter (can process membership renewal online at
www.nursinghonor.org.)
Application deadline is May 11. Request applications and guidelines from Dr. Nan
Leslie,
nleslie@hsc.wvu.edu,
304-293-1390 or 304-293-5446.
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH GRAD SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
1/13/04:
Graduate school of Public Health is holding
open house Jan12 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm, 1st floor lounge, 130 DeSoto Street, Pgh.,
PA. Lunch provided. Register online at
www.publichealth.pitt.edu/sa/OpenHouse.htm
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh open house Saturday, January 3, 11:00 am-3:00
pm, Children ’s Hospital B-Floor Conference Center, 3705 Fifth Ave. Free
parking, refreshments, giveaways, speakers, tours, on-site interviews, job
offers to qualified candidates. Call to register 412-692-5009.
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Office of Student
Services
School of Nursing
West Virginia University
304-293-1386
or (toll-free) 1-866-988-6877
www.hsc.wvu.edu/son