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Message of the Week
May 03, 2006
NSG 334 AND NSG 322 FOR FALL 2006:
The schedule for NSG 334 and NSG 322 has been changed for the Fall 2006 semester. Both courses will meet for the entire semester, with NSG 334 meeting on Mondays from 1pm to 3:50 pm, and NSG 322 meeting on Tuesdays from 2 pm to 3:50 pm. Student schedules will be adjusted to reflect this change. Students will still have clinical rotations as originally scheduled.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Shelton at eshelton@hsc.wvu.edu.
TIPS TUTORS NEEDED FOR FALL:
We are now accepting applications from students who are interested in being peer tutors for the TIPS program for the Fall semester. These are paid positions, at $9.00/hour, 3 hours per week, for 15 weeks. Requirements for tutors are an overall grade point average of at least 3.25 and at least a B in each nursing course previously taken. Peer tutors can tutor in courses they have previously completed, or in courses in which they are enrolled for the Fall semester. Tutors are needed for NSG 221, NSG 322, NSG 334, NSG 351, NSG 356, and NSG 421. If you are interested in being a peer tutor, please contact Dr. Shelton at eshelton@hsc.wvu.edu and indicate which course you are interested in tutoring.
USHERS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION:
Ushers are needed for the School of Nursing Convocation ceremony on May 13, 2006, from 3pm to 4pm. Community service hours will be given. If interested, contact SueAnn Hostetler at shostetler@hsc.wvu.edu.
CHARLESTON BOOKSTORE:
The Charleston bookstore has closed its doors, so all RN-BSN and MSN students need to order books through the HSC Main campus bookstore. Students can order and purchase textbooks through the website www.whywaitforbooks.com and select "West Virginia" and "WVU/Health Science" in the drop down windows. It will then prompt you to select the Term, and the course number. Since some courses have more than one section, make sure that you select the section with the instructor for which you are registered. Books will be shipped to the student.
PLAY TO BENEFIT MORGANTOWN HOSPICE:
The WVU Theater Department is presenting “The Shadow Box” on Friday, May 5th, at 7pm in the Gladys G. Davis Theater of the Creative Arts Center. The play is a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about the beginnings of the hospice movement. Donations to Morgantown Hospice will be accepted at the door in lieu of ticket sales.
BROWN BAG RESEARCH LUNCH:
The next Brown Bag Research Lunch, sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Rho, will be held on May 19th, 12:00-1:00PM, Conference Room 6 on the 4th Floor of Ruby Memorial (by cafeteria). Dana Rexroad will present, "Evidence-based practice in the operating room".
REFERENCE MANAGER WORKSHOP:
Are you interested in efficient generation of references, and/or tired of wrestling with the APA Style Manual? Consider attending a workshop on Reference Manager in the CBLC on Friday May 5th 9-11 am. Use this reference building software to develop reference lists or bibliographies for journal articles, grant applications, curriculum vitae, a thesis or dissertation. Call 298-6810 to reserve a spot.
SNA CANDLE SALE:
The candles for the SNA candle sale are now in Health Restoration and will be on display through finals week. Two sizes are available: jelly jar ($6 or 3 for $15) and Apothecary ($12 or 3 for $33). They make great Mother's Day and "moving back home with tons of stuff" presents.
SNA PHOTO WEBSITE:
The SNA has set up a photo website with photos of SNA events. The photos are available for order through the website. The ordering is done between the person placing the order and the website. There is no intermediate ordering step involving the SNA, except to get added to
the photo website. We have set up a historian email at wvu_sna_historian@yahoo.com and we are asking that anyone who would like to be added to the photo website email the historian at that address, stating they would like to be added. We will then add them and they can access the photos.
NSG 482, PALLIATIVE CARE ELECTIVE:
NSG 482, Palliative Care, will be offered in the Fall semester as an online course. It was previously announced as a traditional, on-campus course, but will now be web-based.
GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS:
The American Cancer Society, the largest not-for-profit funding source for cancer research and training, is pleased to invite applications from master's and doctoral students for support of graduate study. The society offers scholarships ranging from $10,000 to $15,000. Please note that the doctoral scholarship application annual deadline has changed to October 15. The master’s scholarship's annual deadline is February 1. The Society offers several other research and training grants in addition to the ones described above. For a full description of all American Cancer Society grants, including applications, instructions, and policies, see
http://www.cancer.org/research or http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Government/pdf/05CNChart.pdf.
HRSA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP:
The Nursing Scholarship Program available through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services provides financial assistance for full-time undergraduate nursing students. In exchange for at least two years service at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses, the Nursing Scholarship Program pays tuition, required fees, other reasonable costs, including required books, clinical supplies, laboratory expenses, etc., and a monthly stipend ($1,182 for the 2006-2007 academic year). Preference is given to qualified applicants with the greatest financial need. Information and an online application are available at http://www.bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship/. The application deadline is May 26, 2006.
BSN SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
The Somerset Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applications for a $500 scholarship for the 2006-2007 academic year. Applicants must be residents of Somerset County, PA, and be enrolled in a BSN nursing program. Application deadline is May 26, 2006. Application form is available from Brandy Toothman in Student Services.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Health Aide needed for summer camp near Morgantown. Day and evening shifts. Good pay and working conditions, great learning environment for a nursing student. If you are interested contact snewfield@hsc.wvu.edu and she will provide you with contact information.
Child care provider needed for infant, Monday – Friday 8:30am - 1:15pm. Will consider more than 1 person to job share. For more information, contact Christina Garbart at 864-5638 (home) or 598-4000 Ext. 72898 (work).
ROOMMATE NEEDED:
Roommate needed for spring semester next year (December 2006 - May 2007). Two bedroom two bathroom townhouse located across from the stadium on McCullough St. Private bathroom, large living room and kitchen, new paint and carpet, off-street parking, walking distance to Ruby/HSC. For more information please contact Amanda at afriend1@mix.wvu.edu
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