Message of the Week


 

 
CONGRATULATIONS:
To Doctoral students whose  papers were selected for poster presentation at the Southern Nursing Research Society 17^th Annual Conference, “Mentoring in Research,” Feb. 13-15 in Orlando, Florida:

Laura H. Clayton—“Integrative Review of Multidisciplinary Management of Patients with Congestive Heart Failure.”
Debra S. Facello—“Father/Daughter Attachment:  Synthesis of the Literature and Research Implications.”
Michalene A. King—“Spiritual Connectedness:  A Concept Analysis.”
Robin A. Lewis—“Post-Operative Weight Loss and Depressive Symptoms.”
Alvita Nathaniel—“Toward an Understanding of Moral Distress in Nursing.”
Laurie Theeke—“Loneliness, The Older Woman and Health.”
Suzy Mascaro Walter—“Resilience: A Concept Analysis.”

GRADUATING SENIORS THIS IS A MUST READ:
Come to Student Services by February 25 and see Mrs. Lisa Vidovich to complete your application for graduation and alumni forms.  A $30 graduation fee must be paid at this time.  Checks payable to West Virginia University can be accepted by Student Services.  Cash payment must be taken to HSC Admission and Records after you complete forms in Student Services.  NCLEX packets with application to State Board are also available, get one when you complete application for graduation.  May graduates, the State Board deadline for submitting the Application for Licensure by Examination is April 1^st.  Students who will not be on campus by February 25 should contact Mrs. Vidovich by e-mail at lvidovich@hsc.wvu.edu

Students interested in ordering a School of Nursing pin:  order forms from Balfour are available in Student Services.  The deadline to order is February 28.  HSC Bookstore will have a representative from a different pin company available 2/19 from 10 am to 2 pm to take orders through them.  IF YOU ARE GRADUATING IN AUGUST OR DECEMBER – ORDER YOUR PIN NOW.

HSC has invitations to the University Graduation May 18 for sale.  The School of Nursing will give you invitations to the School of Nursing graduation convocation May 17.

SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH, PATIENT SERVICES, AND EDUCATION—BUY DAFFODILS BY 2/21:
You can place advance orders by Friday, Feb. 21, for daffodils from the American Cancer Society.  Daffodils are $6.00/bunch of 10; potted mini daffodils are available for $8.50 per pot of bulbs.  To order send name, telephone number, location at the HSC, and list of items to Sandra Price at saprice@hsc.wvu.edu or call 293-3590 or 296-3568 and leave a message.  Make check payable to the American Cancer Society and send it to Sandy Price, Risk Management, PO Box 9032 or pay when flowers are delivered.  Delivery will be made in HSC during the week of Mar. 10.

NOT TOO LATE TO ATTEND THEATER PRESENTATION “VAGINA MONOLOGUES” 2/21-2/23:
Tickets are $10 for this production in Eiesland Hall Auditorium; call Crystal Hoover at 296-3051 for ticket reservations.  Shows are Feb. 21 at 8:00 pm, Feb. 22 at 7:00 pm, or Feb. 23 at 1:00 pm.

VOTE FOR STUDENT GOVERNMENT CANDIDATES BY MIX 2/25-2/27:
For the first time students can vote online from 7:00 am Feb. 25 to 10:00 pm Feb. 27.  Log on to your MIX account and a link will lead you to the voting page, complete with ballots and profiles of the candidates.  In case you’re wondering, yes, candidate Anna McCarty is a daughter of faculty member Diana McCarty.

STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION MEETINGS 3/3 AND 4/7:
Don’t miss these SNA meetings in 2118  Health Science Center North (The Path Amphitheater).  They start at 4:00 pm—participate and eat pizza with the other student movers and shakers.

PARISH NURSING COURSE FOR REGISTERED NURSES 3/12-3/15 AND 5/18-5/21:
WVU School of Nursing is offering a two-part parish nursing course, presented as a continuing education program for registered nurses.  Both the March and the May sessions will be held in Morgantown.  Program leaders are Debra Harr, RN, MPH, EdD and Cindy Drenning RN, MSN, C-FNP.  For more information contact Dr. Harr at 293-1592.

TWO JUNIORS DESPERATE FOR SUMMER NURSING CLASSES:
If there are any Juniors who have a space in Nursing courses for this summer who would give them up, let Dr. Gross know by e-mail at sgross@wvu.edu  Two Junior students have desperate need and there are no spaces left at this time.

GRADUATE NURSING OPEN HOUSE, VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY 3/18:
Villanova University in Villanova, PA, is holding open house at the Connelly Center from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm on Mar. 18 for students interested in speaking personally with faculty and students about graduate education in the College of Nursing.

SCHOLARSHIPS:
Three or four $250.00 Judy Kandzari Scholarships will be awarded to students in rural rotations.  Applications are available in Student Services; completed applications must be submitted to Gail VanVoorhis no later than April 1, 2003.  For more information contact Ms. VanVoorhis at 293-0298 (work), 599-6348 (home), or at gvanvoorhis@hsc.wvu.edu

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
Scott’s Run Settlement House has many different kinds of opportunities for Community Service.  Contact Susan Blosser, Volunteer Coordinator, at 599-5020.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

ALUMNI NEWS:

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