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Message of the Week
January 24, 2007
BLUE AND GOLD BURNING COUCH CANDLES AVAILABLE ONCE AGAIN!
The perfect gift for any Mountaineer fan. Priced at $17, these sold out in 2 days in December. SNA has a limited number back in stock! Available in the Health Restoration department – email bjurick@hsc.wvu.edu to reserve one now.
SNA FUNDRAISER
Elder-Beerman is having a huge 1-Day Sale March 3rd. In order to participate in the sale, shoppers must have a coupon book. Inside you will find a coupon for $10 off any purchase of $10 or more, 8 -20% off any 1 item coupons, and a couple other specials. We will be selling these coupon books for $5 each. We get to keep 100% of the profit from the coupon books. SNA current has 50 books.
SUMMER BSN COURSES:
Plans are now being made to schedule summer nursing courses. It is possible to complete a full semester of nursing courses during the summer. Undergraduate students who would like to be considered for junior or senior level nursing courses should submit a written request by email to Dr. Shelton at eshelton@hsc.wvu.edu by January 23, 2007. Even if your progression plan calls for summer course work or you have already discussed this possibility with faculty, you must submit a written request. If you were selected for summer classes last year, you still need to submit a request this year. The only exception to this is students in the BS/BA to BSN program, who have earned at least a C in all nursing courses, and students in the RN to BSN program. Students are selected for summer classes based on academic achievement and space availability. To qualify, students must have a GPA over 3.0 and cannot have earned less than a C in any nursing courses. Courses run over a 12 week summer session from May 21-August 11, 2007.
FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORE, AND JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP INFO
 Information on the 2007-2008 scholarship process and an application form was mailed to all freshmen, sophomore, and junior nursing students' permanent addresses during the Winter Break. You must submit the completed application to the Office of Student Services and file your FAFSA by February 9, 2007, to be considered for a School of Nursing scholarship for academic year 2007-2008. Last year, several students did not meet the deadline for filing the FAFSA and could not be considered for scholarships, so make sure that you file the FAFSA early. Funds are limited and are awarded on the basis of combined academic achievement and financial need.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
AfterCollege, in conjunction with AACN, is offering scholarships for doctoral, master's, RN to BSN, and BS/BA to BSN students. Information is available at http://www.aftercollege.com/groups/aacn.asp?id=27258498. Students must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Scholarships will be in the amount of $2500. The deadlines for 2007 are January 31, April 30, July 31 and October 31.
GRADUATE STUDENTS GRADUATING IN MAY
 MSN and doctoral students planning to graduate Spring 2007 will need to submit, to the HSC graduate office, an application for graduation by, Friday, February 16, 2007. “Application for Graduation” forms are available at http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/resoff/gradprograms/forms.asp. Please complete the entire form including diploma address; Admissions & Records requires the address even if mailing is not requested. The electronic thesis and dissertation (ETD) submission deadline is May 4, 2007 at 4:00 pm, http://www.libraries.wvu.edu/theses/submit-deadline.htm.
TIPS
The TIPS (Test Improvement and Peer Support) sessions for Spring 2007 will begin the week of January 15 (no sessions on January 15 because of the holiday). Spring schedule is posted in Student Services and is as follows:
| COURSE |
DAY/TIME |
ROOM # |
| NSG 241 |
Tuesday 11-11:50 |
8607 |
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Thursday 11-11:50 |
8607 |
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| NSG 241 |
Tuesday 1-1:50 |
8605 |
| (Section 2) |
Thursday 1-1:50 |
8607 |
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| NSG 322 |
Monday 11-11:50 |
3022 |
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Thursday 2-2:50 |
8607 |
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| NSG 334 |
Monday 12-12:50 |
8605 |
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Thursday 3-3:50 |
8605 |
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| NSG 351 |
Monday 11-11:50 |
1107 |
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Thursday 2-2:50 |
8601 |
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| NSG 356 |
Monday 11-11:50 |
4007 |
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Thursday 2-2:50 |
2094 |
 LITERACY VOLUNTEERS IN MON COUNTY
Barnes and Noble, University Towne Center, has agreed to donate a percentage of sales made on Saturday, Jan. 27th to Literacy Volunteers. So if you need/want some new books, please consider buying them on Jan. 27th, and helping out Literacy Volunteers at the same time! Click here to print out vouchers you can take with you.
T-SHIRT CONTEST FOCUSES ON ALCOHOL EDUCATION
 WVU’s School of Medicine Alcohol Education Program will sponsor a t-shirt design contest aimed at addressing alcohol safety prior to spring break. The contest is open to all WVU students on all campuses, and students are encouraged to create original designs that are fun and creative, but not obscene or indecent. The grand prize for the winning entry is an 80 gigabyte Apple iPod, as well as having the design printed on t-shirts that will be distributed prior to spring break in late March. Deadline for submissions is March 5 by 4 p.m. Designs can be up to two colors only. Students can submit their entries either in a high quality 8.5 x 11.5 print out, or send them electronically. If sending a digital entry, the required format is a JPEG file (300 DPI). Send to: Dr. Ruth Kershner, Department of Community Medicine, P.O. Box 9190, Morgantown, WV 26506 or email rkershner@hsc.wvu.edu . Info: 293-7440.
ROOMMATES NEEDED
 A May graduate working at WVU Children's Hospital needs a roommate from May 07 through May 08. She lives at Sunnyside Commons on University Ave, which is both close to the hospital and downtown Morgantown. Rent is 360 a month and the apt is furnished with plenty of parking available. Please contact Lauren lwhittac@mix.wvu.edu.
Nursing student looking for a female roommate for a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apt. located at Copperfield Court, a 5 minute walk from the hospital. Plenty of parking spaces available. Has kitchen, washer and dryer, large deck, large bedrooms (with lots of closet space) and a gym. Rent is $350. For more information contact Heidi at 304-433-0134 or e-mail her at heidiakeller@hotmail.com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER HOURS!
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 KEEP BRINGING YOUR USED PC CARTRIDGES TO HEALTH RESTORATION
 We continue to raise funds for the Humane Society - $4 for every used cartridge – save the dogs and cats and the landfill as well! The animals need you! This is a year round project!
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