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Message of the Week
May 10, 2006
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO ALL GRADUATES!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS:
To the following BSN students who are SNA officers for 2006-2007:
President: Kari Summers
First VP: Stacy Casto
Second VP: Corey (Casto) Miller
Secretary: Emily Myers
Treasurer: Natalie Roman
Historian: Angela Black
Breakthrough to Nursing: Randi Shupp
Membership: Dana Cedro
Senior Class Representative: Bethany Jackson
Junior Class Representative: Crystal Walker
Senior Dean’s Council Representative: Melissa Patterson
Junior Dean’s Council Representative: Heidi Keller
Representative to the Undergraduate Curriculum Council: Traci Tannehill
Newsletter Editor: Desare Paris
To Erin Palermo, December 2005 BS/BA to BSN graduate, who is featured on Ruby’s website, http://www.health.wvu.edu/childrens/fullcircle.asp. Erin’s story of her survival as a Ruby NICU “graduate” to her current job as an RN in the NICU is told.
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.
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.
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, Room 8A65 on the 8th floor of Ruby. (Note that this is a change from the previously announced room). Dana Rexroad will present, "Evidence-based practice in the operating room".
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.
BLOOD DRIVE:
There will be a blood drive on Thursday, May 18, 2006, 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 make an appointment by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE LIFE. Thank you for giving the gift of life.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
Hospice Care Corporation is currently accepting applications for adult buddies for the 11th annual bereavement camp, Camp Nabe. Camp Nabe is designed to help children 7 - 17 with the grieving process. We are accepting 35-40 children to camp this year. Each child is paired up with an adult buddy that stays along side the campers for the entire weekend. This gives
the children a chance to open up and express their feelings to an adult, while also forming a lasting friendship. Camp Nabe is going to be held at Camp Dawson in Preston County, June 30th - July 2nd. If you are interested in becoming an adult buddy or would like more information, please contact Tracey Mascola at 304-599-4200 or via email at tmascola@hospicecarecorp.org.
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).
ROOMMATES NEEDED:
Roommate wanted. Trailer, across from Stadium, easy walk to Ruby Memorial. $400/month, which includes rent, utilities, cable and internet. Private bathroom, bedroom, and an extra room. Shared living room/kitchen. Contact Karly at ksims1@mix.wvu.edu for more information.
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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