The Message of the Week is slowing down for the summer. A new Message will appear every two weeks instead of every week.  

AUGUST MSN GRADUATES:
Graduate students who plan to complete the MSN degree and graduate in August 2005 will need to submit an application for graduation to the Health Sciences Graduate Programs Office no later than June 10, 2005. “Application for Graduation” forms are available at www.hsc.w vu.edu/som/resoff/

STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE:
All nursing students should have health insurance. This may be through a private insurance policy or through the student health insurance policy. Information on Student Health Insurance is available at http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/shs/insurance_.htm . This insurance provides coverage for students and their dependents. The student is required to be seen at WVU Student Health Service first where treatment will be administered, or a referral issued. A referral for outside care is not necessary under the following conditions:

1. Medical Emergency. The student must return to SHS for necessary follow-up care;
2. When the Student Health Service is closed;
3. When service is rendered at another facility during break or vacation periods;
4. Medical care received when the student is more than 20 miles from campus (including rural health rotations);
5. Medical care obtained when a student is no longer able to use Student Health due to change in student status;
6. Maternity;
7. Psychotherapy

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
Relay for Life: Gail Van Voorhis is trying to get a team together via a web page. The event will be held June 17, 2005. For information, visit Gail’s personal page at http://www.acsevents.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=80511&supId=81795541 or the WVUSON team page at http://www.acsevents.org/faf/r.asp?t=12&i=80511&g=938159 .

MonPointe Care Center is in need of individuals who enjoy spending time with the elderly population. Volunteers are needed to read, play or sing. Whatever you do, you can help. For more information, call Christina Brown at 285-2720.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Congratulations Class of 2005!! Glad to have you in the profession. MonPointe Care Center is looking for good RN’s. Ask for Suszann, 293-2720. (Suszann Haught, BSN, RN, Class of 1994).

NEARLY NEW SCRUBS:
Former nursing student has nearly unused scrubs and lab coat with patches. They're all
in good condition and are available as a discounted price. Contact ejenkins@mix.wvu.edu or 571-259-7482.

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Office of Student Services

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