Message of the Week


 

CONGRATULATIONS:
To faculty member Dr. June Larrabee, Associate Professor, who was Symposium Coordinator for "Reaching New Heights In Practice: The Research Utilization Journey," presented at International Nursing Research, the 18th Annual Conference sponsored by the Southern Nursing Research Society, Louisville, KY, February 19, 2004. Coauthors were Mary Lynne Withrow, RN, MSN; Mary Fanning, RN, MSN; and Andrea Ferretti, RN, BSN. The symposium described the design, implementation, and evaluation of WVU Hospitals Nursing Division research utilization program for evidence-based practice change.

At this same conference, Dr. Larrabee also presented a research paper: "Influence of RN Stress Resiliency on Psychological Empowerment, Job Stress, and Job Satisfaction" (paper by Larrabee, J.H., Simoni, P.S., Birkhimer, T., Mott, C., and Gladden, S.) The last three coauthors are WVUSON MSN students who worked on the Stress Resiliency study with Dr. Larrabee for their guided research experience.

CLASSROOM DECORUM:
Thoughtful students and faculty agree that, together, all of us are responsible for a classroom milieu that encourages learning. Please be aware that students will be warned when behavior does not meet this standard; students who have been warned can be dismissed from the classroom if their disruptive behavior continues.

STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION ELECTION 3/1/04:
SNA is now taking nominations for officers for 2004-2005. There is a paper at the SNA workspace to nominate whoever is interested in running for an office. Elections will be held Monday, Mar. 1, at the regular meeting in 2118. Don’t miss this.

NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION APPLICATIONS DUE BEFORE 2/27/04:
President Karri Kolozy reminds all that NSNA applications have to be turned in to her or to her mailbox in the SNA workspace before Friday, Feb. 27.

IMPORTANT INFO FOR THOSE GRADUATING IN MAY:
The School of Nursing graduation convocation will be Saturday, May 15, Creative Arts Center. Reception starts at 3:00 pm, ceremony will begin at 4:00 pm on the dot! All participants wear academic regalia that you must order from the bookstore. The School of Nursing will provide you with invitations to send to your guests. School of Nursing pins may be purchased by obtaining an order form from Student Services or you may order March 1 from 1100 to 1400 at the table in front of the bookstore. More information, including details about the University ceremony on Sunday, May 16, will be mailed to you soon.

Monday, March 1, 2004 is the last day to complete the Application for Graduation and Diploma.

GRADUATING IN AUGUST—READ THIS:
August graduates can take part in the School convocation May 15 or in the December School convocation ceremony but not at both. In May you will be recognized following recognition of the May grads. School pins will be awarded by the Dean to those who purchase them. August grads may attend the University December 2004 ceremony or the May 2005 ceremony.

SIGMA THETA TAU RESEARCH LUNCH OPEN TO ALL 3/1/04:
Beth Baldwin will present "An Evaluation of Staff Breastfeeding Education Effects on Maternal Infant Feeding Choices, Breastfeeding Attitudes, Beliefs and Duration" from noon to 1:00 pm in Ruby Conference Room 6 by the cafeteria.

DUI: A POWERFUL LESSON 3/3/04:
Learn how a spring break trip turned into a nightmare for Mark Sterner and three of his fraternity brothers. Mountainlair Ballroom 7:00 pm March 3rd.

PIZZA LUNCH AT WVU HOSPITALS 3/13 AND 3/24/04:
If you are in WVU Hospitals either of these dates, have free pizza for lunch. March 13 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, Conference Rooms 7 and 8 on the 4th floor. March 24 same times in Conference Room 6 on the 4th floor.

HARRISON COUNTY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP:
Rose Marie Grimes Nursing Scholarship is available from Clarksburg League for Service. Applicants sored on need; academics; goals; activities; honors; references. Applications available from Student Services must be postmarked by March 28, 2004.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS:
Student Services has applications for the Bernice L. Vance Scholarship and the Hadassah Scholarship. For the Vance, you are eligible to apply if you are a West Virginia resident, intend to work in West Virginia for at least one year after licensed, and are a member of WVSNA or WVNA. For the Hadassah, you can apply if you are a West Virginia resident and are willing to meet five other requirements. See Brandy in Student Services for application materials. Completed applications due back to Dr. Gross no later than March 5, 2004. For info contact Dr. Gross, 293-1386 or in person.

FROM BERKELEY, MORGAN, OR JEFFERSON COUNTY AND NEED A LOAN?
The Norman W. Smith Educational Loan Trust, managed by Huntington National Bank, provides loans to undergraduate and graduate students. Completed applications must be received for the fall semester 2004 by April 15. For information brochure see Brandy in Student Services. For help with the application see Dr. Gross in Student Services.