Message of the Week


 

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.  Students in Rural Health can call Student Services at 293-1386 and request that the packet be mailed to them.  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. 

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 SCHOOL SCHEDULES:

Junior and Senior summer schedules are posted on the bulletin board outside Student Services.  You will be block registered for all your nursing classes.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Vidovich.                                  

LAST CHANCE FOR WVU ID CARD PICTURES:

All WVU faculty, staff and students who have not had their photos taken since May 2002 (and plan to return in the Fall) must have a photo taken by March 15 for the changeover to the new WVUID.  Last chance for a photo session at the Health Sciences Center is today, Feb. 23, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the John Jones Conference Center, Dining Room B.  If you have any questions please call Cathy Patterson at 293-6924.    

BSN SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Current sophomores and juniors in the BSN program are encouraged to apply for the West Virginia Nurses Association Vance Scholarship.  Eligible applicants are native West Virginians, members of SNA or WVNA, and must agree to accept employment in West Virginia for one year after passing the NCLEX.  Application materials are available from Brandy in the Office of Student Services.  The deadline for submission is March 21, 2005. 

The Clarksburg League for Service Nursing Scholarship is open to sophomore students who are graduates of a Harrison County high school or are residents of Harrison County.  Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded to West Virginia nursing students.  Applications are available from Brandy in Student Services, and must be submitted by February 24, 2005.

NEW CHAPTER OF AACN:

A new chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) is forming in North Central WV. Students and faculty are invited to join. A program will be held on March 29 at 6pm at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg, with Mary McKinley, RN, as guest speaker.  Benefits of membership in AACN include opportunity for certification for practice, educational offerings, discounts on resources and conferences, and free monthly critical care nursing magazine.  For more information on AACN, visit the website at www.AACN.org.  For information on the North Central WV chapter, contact Stephanie Traore, RN, at tsteph28@yahoo.com.

NCLEX REVIEW COURSE:

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.

BLOOD DRIVE:

The February Blood Drive will be on Thursday, February 24, 2005 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the John Jones Conference Center.  This drive is sponsored by the schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy.  THREE (3) COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS will be given to donors.  The extra hours are offered for this one-time (once yearly) blood drive.  Give the gift of life and schedule an appointment at www.redcrosslife.org.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:

Volunteers are 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 10 am to 3 pm 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  

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

The American Red Cross is looking for Registered Nurses and nursing students to teach health and safety courses, including first aid, CPR, and babysitter training.  For more information, contact the local ARC chapter at (304) 598-9500.

Clinical Trials Research Unit (CTRU) has a job opening for a student medical assistant. Under the supervision of the RN Research Coordinators, the student will assist with blood collection, interviewing study patients, taking vital signs, etc.  The student will also assist with documenting study patient information, and clinical data gathering from patients’ charts.  This is a per diem position (10-20 hrs) and hours will be flexible depending on the student’s availability and CTRU needs.  Pay is $8.74 hr.  Although we prefer to have the student over the summer, this is not mandatory.  This is a wonderful opportunity for a nursing student to gain experience with a wide variety of patients and learn more about research. Please call Susan McCrone at 293-1400 or e-mail 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

You can now view jobs at WVUH and apply online at http://rubyonline.rcbhsc.wvu.edu.  Click on Human Resources, then Employment.

For information on job opportunities in Florida, go to http://www.outcaltassociates.com/florida/order_florida1.asp to request a free copy of the FLORIDA NURSING & HOSPITAL JOB GUIDE.  For information on travel nurse opportunities, go to http://www.usatravelrns.com/form.asp.

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