Message of the Week
March 22, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS:
To Christal Kirk and Ashley Weimer, August 2005 BSN graduates, who were named as two of the  30 Outstanding WVU Seniors for 2006. They will now be eligible to be chosen for Order of Augusta.

To Brandy Tawney Portillo, BSN 2004, and her husband Stephan, on the birth of their son, Jobe Alexander Portillo, on February 3, 2006.  Jobe weighed 8 lb. 4 oz. at birth and is now 10 lbs. 4 oz.! 

To Alison McDaniel, senior BSN student, on her engagement to Brandon Burton (Alumni) on March 11.

BSN FALL SCHEDULES:
Nursing course schedules and clinical rotations for Junior and Senior basic BSN and BS/BA to BSN students are posted on the Student Services bulletin board.  You will be registered by Student Services for all nursing courses except NSG 476, Nursing Research.  Seniors can register for NSG 476 in either the Fall or Spring semesters.  STAT 211 is a pre- or co-requisite for NSG 476.

PALLIATIVE CARE COURSE OFFERED FOR FALL:
NSG 482, Palliative Care Basics, is a two credit elective covering issues related to end of life care beyond the introductions provided in the sophomore, pediatric, and ethics classes. No matter what area of nursing you are considering, dealing effectively with end of life issues with patients and their families is a necessary skill. The course meets for two hours each week on Wednesdays from 5 - 6:50 and requires junior standing in nursing. See Cindy Drenning if you have questions regarding this course.

COLLECTING SCRUBS AND DRESS CLOTHING:
Once again, Christian Help has asked the School to participate in a clothing drive to collect nursing scrubs and shoes and dress clothing for women just entering the work force.  Donations can be dropped off in the box in the front of Health Restoration through the end of March. 

STUDENT LOAN CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM:
A program to explain recent legislative changes that will limit a student's ability to consolidate student loans will be held April 6th at noon in the Hostler Auditorium. All student loan borrowers are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided by Education Loan Management.

AHRQ ANNOUNCES AUDIO NEWSCAST SERIES:
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a new audio newscast series to help keep you informed of the Agency's latest health care research findings, news, and information.  AHRQ's mission is to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans.  AHRQ is the lead Federal agency in the effort to improve patient safety and reduce medical errors. Go to www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov to hear the newscasts through your computer or download them to a portable digital player such as an iPod®.  

BLOOD DRIVE:
There will be a blood drive on Thursday, March 23 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the John Jones Conference Center. To make an appointment log on to www.redcrosslife.org. You may also call the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE LIFE. Students receive community service hours for donating. Thank you for giving the gift of life.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
The KEEP (keep your kidneys) program was created to promote kidney disease education as well as a systematic approach to improving recognition and diagnosis of CKD (chronic kidney disease) in West Virginia.  Screenings are being conducted throughout the State by the WV Rural Nephrology Initiative of WVU's Department of Medicine, Section of Nephrology. Nursing students are needed to help with screenings for blood pressure, weight, and urinalysis. Dates and locations of the screenings are:

If interested, contact Cheryl Dalton, BSN, RN, CNN, at cldalton@hsc.wvu.edu or 293-0664. 

Student volunteers are needed for 4/13/06 for the Diabetes Health Fair in the west lobby of Ruby, 11a to 7p. Students will do Blood pressures and blood glucose screenings.  Students interested can e-mail Judy Klingensmith at klingensmithj@rcbhsc.wvu.edu

Student volunteers are welcome at a summer camp for kids with diabetes, Camp KnoKoma. The camp is a great opportunity to work with children with diabetes, learn more about insulin and pump use, and have a great time while doing it all!  Dates of the camp are July 9-16 in Charleston.  Information about signing up to be a volunteer or paid counselor can be accessed at http://www.campknokoma.com.  One form is for volunteers and a second form is for paid counselors.  For more information, contact bowersja@rcbhsc.wvu.edu and indicate camp in the subject.

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