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CONGRATULATIONS TO:

The following undergraduate students named to the “President’s List” in recognition of their 4.0 GPA for Fall semester—

Stacey Alloway, Rachel Burns, Danette Cabe, Christine Chase, Tabitha Cooper, Julie Davis, Carry Dixon, Sarah Gandee, Kimberly Gardner, Kristen Harrison, Emily Hoefler, Katherine Llewellyn, William Marsh, Christel Painter, Angela Schaffer, Linda Simoyi, Lois Spencer, Kathy Wasco, Nina Watson.

DEAN MARTIN TO CONTINUE AS DEAN:

Vice-President for Health Sciences Dr. Robert D’Alessandri recently gave the School of Nursing community some good news when he announced Dr. E. Jane Martin will continue as Dean.  “Without a doubt,” he said, “her decision not to retire is going to be in the best interests of the school and everyone who benefits from the care our excellent nursing graduates provide.”  Dr. Martin reports she is pleased to continue in dean role and eagerly anticipates working with students, staff, and faculty to further advance School of Nursing achievements. 

STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION MEETINGS:

Officers of SNA are meeting on 3/17, and 4/14 at 5:00 p.m. in the HSC cafeteria.  Regular SNA meetings are scheduled for 3/18, 4/15 at 4:00 p.m. in 2118 (Path Amp).

SQUELCH THE RUMOR!:

Rumor—(1) general talk not based on definite knowledge; mere gossip; hearsay  (2) an unconfirmed report, story, or statement in general circulation.  When some intelligent Sophomore students heard a rumor recently they asked faculty for the facts, now that’s smart thinking.  The rumor was that School of Nursing accreditation was in jeopardy related to the skills lab in 3016.  NOT TRUE, no basis in fact.  The fact is the School of Nursing is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) until 2009.  Construction of a new, multidisciplinary learning laboratory will start this year and we’re excited about that for many reasons but none of them are related to accreditation.  You can help squelch this rumor and discourage others by asking for the facts.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS MAR. 1:

Chad Wable, Mon General Director of Strategic Planning, will speak on “The Ideal Healthcare Delivery System That Integrates Natural and Conventional Medicine” Friday, March 1, noon to 1 p.m., John Jones Conference Room 1,2,3.  

MIND-BODY PROGRAM MAR. 8:

Dr. Eugene Taylor of Harvard University will present “Three Revolutionary Hypotheses in Contemporary Mind-Body Medicine” Friday, March 8, noon to 1 p.m. in room 4007.  Box lunch available on first come, first serve basis.  Students are encouraged to attend.

KANDZARI LECTURESHIP AND AWARDS CONVOCATION AP. 11:

Thursday, April 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Main auditorium in conjunction with the University Weekend of Honors, the School of Nursing will host the Judy C. Kandzari Memorial Lectureship and honor achievements of students and faculty.  A reception will follow the program.  All students should have received a program announcement by now.  Students receiving special recognition that day will be notified by Student Services.  It is hoped all students will join with faculty to honor achievements and to hear a presentation by an outstanding funded nurse researcher, Dr. Joan K. Magilvy, who will discuss “The Significance of Nursing During Health Care Transitions for Rural Older Adults.”

UPMC HEALTH SYSTEM TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR SENIORS:

$4,000 tuition reimbursement program for seniors graduating this year is available to students within approximately two weeks of accepting employment with UPMC Health System.  Two year commitment required.   Call 1-800-533-upmc to arrange interview for one of 19 hospitals in the system.

UPMC HEALTH SYSTEM INTERN PROGRAM FOR CURRENT JUNIORS;

If you have a 3.0 GPA you may apply for this meaningful 10-week internship.  Contact Melanie Heuston at 1-412-647-1584 or by e-mail at heustonmm@msx.upmc.edu.

VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM SUMMER EXTERNSHIPS:

Current Juniors with GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply for externships at this Winchester, VA hospital.  For information contact Bettina Fiery at 1-866-712-3792.

WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER $3,000 SCHOLARSHIPS:

Students who have completed 50% of their course requirements, maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and agree to guarantee a minimum of twelve months employment with WMC post licensure are eligible to apply for this program.  Up to 10 scholarships will be awarded in 2002.  For more information contact WMC Human Resources Department at 304-797-6103.  Applications available from Student Services.

FEMALE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS HAS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Nursing student with car needed for 7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. every night, can job share with other students.  Hourly wage is $8.50 plus occasional dinners out and trips to movies.  If interested, contact 598-1115 and leave a message.

NEW COMPUTERS IN HSC LIBRARY, MORGANTOWN:

All computers in library public areas have been replaced.  New machines feature zip drives, CD burners, and word processing software so you can cut and paste directly to a document and/or reduce the number of pages you need to print.

JEANNETTE RANKIN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP:

Women thirty-five years of age and older with limited financial means who are seeking to better themselves, their families, and their communities through undergraduate education are eligible to apply for scholarships from this sponsor.  See http://www.rankinfoundation.org/apply.htm.

SCHOOL OF NURSING COOKBOOK IN BOOKSTORE:

“Food for Thought,” the cookbook developed by the School of Nursing is available for purchase in the HSC bookstore for $15.00.  Get one for yourself and one for that special person in your life.

COUNSELOR POSITIONS AT HEADLANDS INDIAN HEALTH CAREERS PROGRAM;

College upperclassmen and health professional students are needed to serve as dorm counselors and role models for this 8-week summer program designed to increase the science and math backgrounds and communication skills of American Indian students interested in a health career.  Program is offered at The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Counselors are provided free room and board, transportation costs, and receive a $1,600 stipend.  For more information call 405-271-2250 or see www.headlands.ouhsc.edu.

OPEN HOUSE FREDERICK MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM MAR. 9:

From noon to 4:00 p.m. members of the nursing team will be available to talk about opportunities available to both experienced and new graduate registered nurses.  For directions and to register call Jenny Norris, 301-698-3251, or Teresa Golden, 301-698-3748.

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