CONGRATULATIONS:
To Ashley Kee, Potomac State College nursing student, who was inducted into the Sigma Phi Omega Honor Society at Potomac State College on April 24, 2005.

SCHOOL OF NURSING PINS:
School of Nursing pins have arrived in the HSC Bookstore. Seniors who ordered pins should pick them up at the Bookstore as soon as possible.

GRADUATION PICTURES:
The School of Nursing will give you one 5x7 of your picture taken with Dean Martin at the May 14 School of Nursing graduation ceremony. WVU Department of Photo Illustrations will also email you following graduation with an online address you can use to see your picture with price list and you can order more pictures if you wish.

HELP NEEDED FOR GRADUATION:
Earn Community Service hours by serving as an usher at the School of Nursing graduation on Saturday, May 14, at the Creative Arts Center. Ushers are needed from 2:45 pm to 4:30 pm. You will earn 2 hours of community service. Let SueAnn Holipski in Student Services know if you are interested (sholipski@hsc.wvu.edu).

NIGHT OF NURSING DINNER:
West Virginia Nurses Association’s District #5 will host the 10 th Annual Night of Nursing Dinner, May 10 th, 5-9 pm, at the Ramada Inn in Morgantown. Cost for Members $35.00, Non-members $45.00, Non CE Guest $20.00, Students $15.00. Call 293-0298 for more information and registration forms. 2.0 contact hours provided by WVNA provider unit.

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Sophomores and Juniors: If you are a West Virginia resident, you can apply for the West Virginia Community Educational Outreach Service $500 scholarship. For an application, see Brandy in Student Services. Deadline for submitting the application is May 6, 2005.

All undergraduates, including BS/BA to BSN and RN to BSN: A $500 scholarship is available to residents of Somerset County, PA, through the Somerset Hospital Auxiliary Board. Scholarship is renewable for a second year. See Brandy in Student Services for an application. Deadline for submitting the application is May 27, 2005.

Sophomores and Juniors: WVNA Hadassah Scholarship program will award scholarships to a limited number of nursing students. Applicants must be residents of West Virginia and intend to work in West Virginia after graduation. Special consideration is given to those who intend to work in the Greater Kanawha Valley upon graduation. Applications are available from Brandy in Student Services. Applications must be postmarked on or before May 8, 2005.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
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 counselor can be accessed at http://www.campknokoma.com/counselor.htm . You should note on the application that it is for a nursing student position. General info about the camp can be accessed at http://www.campknokoma.com/ . For more information, contact bowersja@rcbhsc.wvu.edu and indicate camp in the subject.

Preparations are well under way for the 2005 Special Olympics West Virginia Summer Games June 3-5 at WVU, and organizers are once again looking to the community for help in making sure the success of the games continues. "We are now seeking about 1,500 volunteers from the local area to help run the Summer Games," said Nancy Moore, volunteer co-coordinator. "Each year, the event increases in excitement as more and more special athletes compete in these games. This is a wonderful opportunity for residents, WVU employees and students to get involved in a worthwhile and rewarding community event.” To help with the games, volunteers must complete an application form available at

http://www.wvu.edu/specialolympics/ .

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Summer aides are needed to help care for 2 autistic girls, ages 8 and 11, in their Ridgedale home. Hours are flexible and duties include daily outings, interactive play and general care. Background information on autism and general training will be provided. Contact Dr. Holly Ressetar, work 293-1687, or home 291-0975.

Trustworthy and kind live-in help needed for man in his Morgantown home. He has congestive heart failure, and a history of stroke which slightly affects speech. Described by son as mobile, funny and kind, and not incontinent. Duties include sodium free food preparation, light housework and laundry, assisting with daily routines, sorting medications, and grocery shopping. Room, board, and stipend provided. For more information, contact Bob Skotnicki at bob@global-licensing.com

Camp Nurse opportunity near Morgantown. Over night camp near Cheat Lake is hiring full and part time RNs, GNs, and BSN student health aides for their health clinic. Salaries are competitive. The shifts are flexible and the director will work with summer class schedules. The health clinic staff is not required to stay overnight. Great working and learning environment! A physician is on the property at all times. The camp starts June 19th and runs until the middle of August. For more information contact Joan Addicks, RN at 304-599-4521.

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