Message of the Week


 

CONGRATULATIONS:

To Crystal Walker and Natalie Roman, who earned a 4.0 grade point average on 12 or more credits for the Fall semester, and are on the President’s List.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS GRADUATING IN MAY:

The application for graduation and diploma and the alumni database form must be completed by March 1.  Come to Student Services to get your graduation packet which will include licensure and NCLEX information.  You will need to bring a check for $30 payable to WVU with “graduation fee” written in the memo section of your check.  The representative to order School of Nursing pins will be outside the HSC bookstore on Feb. 22.  You may stop by and order your pin that day or use the order form in the packet.  Deadline to order a pin is March 1.  August graduates participating in the May ceremony will receive information at a later date.  You do not need to complete forms or order a pin at this time.

MSN STUDENTS GRADUATING IN MAY:

The application deadline has been extended to February 16 for graduate students planning to graduate in May 2005.  Application for Graduation forms are available at under forms.  Include your new student ID number (beginning with 700) instead of your social security number on the application.

UNDERGRADUATE FALL 2005 REGISTRATION:

If you have a special need (band, track, etc.) for the fall 2005 please send an email to Mrs. Vidovich at lvidovich@hsc.wvu.edu .

SUMMER COURSES FOR UNDERGRADUATE BSN STUDENTS:

There are still a few spaces left in Junior level summer rotations.  Current sophomores who would like to complete a full semester of nursing courses during the summer can apply by contacting Dr. Shelton at eshelton@hsc.wvu.edu by Friday, February 11.  The courses run over both summer sessions from May 23 to August 11, 2005.  Priority is given to students with the best academic records.  To qualify, students should have a GPA over 3.0 and should not have received less than a C in any nursing courses or science courses.  

SCRUBS CLOTHING DRIVE:

The School is participating in the clothing drive for the Women's Career Clothing Closet, sponsored by Christian Help.  This organization's goal is to nurture self confidence in local employment-seeking/underemployed women by providing them with FREE professional clothing (including scrubs!), resume assistance and job skills/computer training referrals.  A box is located in the front of Health Restoration to gather clothes, accessories, shoes, etc.  Items will be collected through the end of February.  This is a great way to clean out closets and help someone a whole lot less fortunate.

SNA FORMAL:

The SNA formal is February 26 from 7-11 pm in the upstairs of De Lazy Lizzard.  Faculty, staff and students alike should plan to attend. It is a blast! Dress can be formal to just dressy.  Cost is $45 a couple and $25 for singles.  Dinner will be provided, along with dancing and drink specials!  Make checks payable to SNA and put in the treasurer's mailbox in the SNA workspace on the 6th floor.  Please have money in by February 18. 

WVU NURSING SWEATSHIRTS:

Orders are being taken for WVU Nursing Sweatshirts.  Cost is $35, and proceeds support SNA activities.  Order forms are in the Department of Health Restoration at the SNA workstation.  Checks should be made payable to WVU SNA.  Orders are due by February 11, 2005.

GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP:

Scholarships are available for full-time MSN and full or part-time DSN students, awarded by Nurses’ Educational Funds, Inc.  Deadline for applications is March 1, 2005.  For additional information or an application, visit the website at www.n-e-f.org. 

NCLEX REVIEW COURSES:

A free NCLEX Workshop will be offered by WVUH on Saturday, February 26, from 8:30 to 3 pm.  Meet in the Lobby at Ruby Memorial.  To register, contact WVU Hospitals Human Resources Department, (304) 598-4075 / 1-800-453-5708.

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is hosting three NCLEX review courses on Saturdays, Feb. 12 and March 19 at various locations in the Pittsburgh area.  The review courses are free, and handouts and lunch will be provided in addition to free parking.  A flyer with more information is on the Student Services bulletin board.  For more information or reservations, call 1-800-533-UPMC.

INFUSION SYMPOSIUM:

The conference "Infusion Symposium for Hospitals & Home Health Agencies" will occur on March 5th at Lakeview Resort & Conference Center.  WVUH is sponsoring this conference & lunch will be provided if you attend both morning & afternoon sessions.  The morning session focuses on Current Litigation with Central Line & PICC Therapy.  The afternoon session will then focus on the clinical management of these lines in the home and hospital setting.  Cost is $20 for WVUH employee and nursing students, $30 for HSC & WVU employees, & $40 for Non-WVUHS participants.  Call 598-4063 to register.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:

Volunteers needed to sit outside the Mountainlair on March 1st and do blood pressures.  Our booth is for National Eating Disorder's Awareness Week. There are lots of activities downtown that week.  The booth will be from 10 am to 2pm. Two hour blocks would be great, but anything is negotiable.  Contact Joanne Watson at home @ 599-7772 or email, jewatson@hsc.wvu.edu.

The diabetes education center at WVUH is having a diabetes health fair on 4/6/05 from 10am to 3pm in the John Jones Center.  Student volunteers are needed to do blood pressures and fingers sticks.  For more information or to sign up contact Judy Klingensmith at KlingensmithJ@rcbhsc.wvu.edu  

Unite for Sight, a nonprofit agency dedicated to improving eye health and preventing blindness, has numerous volunteer opportunities for students and faculty in international locations during the Summer. The Unite for Sight International Opportunities Manual and Application can be downloaded at http://www.uniteforsight.org/WinterSpringSummer2005.pdf

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Self-employed couple needs help at flexible times with childcare and entertaining 3 children.  Mom will be doing work at home most of the time.  If interested call Tacia at 292-4980. 

Elderly gentleman in Morgantown needs someone to go to his home to help with medication reminders in the mornings before 10 am.  Contact his daughter, Barbara Palmer, at (304) 623- 5290, for more information.

A summer Externship program is available at WVUH.  BSN candidates must show evidence of successfully completing their junior year.  The Nurse Externs perform direct and indirect patient care in a selected area with the assistance and supervision of a staff registered nurse who functions as a mentor to promote high quality care.  Rate of pay will be $10/hour for a commitment beginning in May or June 2005.  TO APPLY: Forward a resume, WVUH application and two letters of recommendation via Fax to(304) 598-4264, or Mail to WVU Hospitals, Human Resources Dept. 8121, Morgantown, WV 26506

Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) has scheduled an interview day on March 5, 2005, for nursing student externships.  Applications are accepted until February 18, 2005, and should be accompanied by references from 2 clinical instructors.  Please apply on-line at www.camc.org or call for an application at (304) 388-7458 or 1-800-323-5157. 

Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) has scheduled an interview day on April 9, 2005, for registered nurse candidates.  Applications are accepted from January 1 to March 25, 2005, and should be accompanied by references from 2 clinical instructors.  Please apply on-line at www.camc.org or call for an application at (304) 388-7458 or 1-800-323-5157. 

Camp Health Officer wanted for Boy Scouts of America camp in Morgantown.  Camp is held 6 days a week June 6-July 17, 2005, with possibility of 3 week extension.  Room and board provided + compensation.  Qualifications: current RN license and experience with youth.          Contact: Dr. Debra Harr at dharr@hsc.wvu.edu  304-293-1592.

Point O’ Pines Camp for Girls is looking for RNs for summer 2006.  Applicants must be registered nurses by June 26^th.  The camp, for girls ages 6 to 15, is located in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York, and runs from mid-June through mid-August.  For more information, visit the website at www.pointopines.com, or call 1-888-726-9908.

ROOMMATE NEEDED FOR NEXT YEAR:

If anyone is still looking for, or knows anyone who is still looking for, a roommate to live with near the hospital for next semester, please contact Lisa at lmunnell@mix.wvu.edu

SEND US YOUR NEWS:

No news is too big or too small for the weekly message!  Send your news to eshelton@hsc.wvu.edu.

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