Message of the Week
May 09, 2007

• Saluting our Newest Alumni!
• Class of 2007 – Staying in touch this summer!
• SNA Announces New Officers for 2007-08
• Cardionics Auscultation Demonstrations Planned
• TIPS  Tutors are Needed
• HSC Library – Extended Hours Trial Period
• Tafford Uniforms Nursing Scholarships Available
• Employment, Community Service, Volunteer Opportunities
• Used PC Cartridges Collected

West Virginia University School of Nursing Graduates

***summa cum laude
 **magna cum laude
  *cum laude

We are so proud of you and your achievements!  Congratulations on a job well done!  Thanks for allowing us to be part of your life.  You will make a huge difference in this world!
Our very best wishes go with you as you continue your life’s journey.

A SPECIAL FEATURE FOR OUR CLASS OF 2007 FOR THE SUMMER MESSAGE
We want to know what you’re doing and where you’re going.   Email bjurick@hsc.wvu.edu and let us know what’s happening this summer – Going on a great graduation trip?  Your first BSN job?  Getting engaged?  Getting married?    Let us know and we’ll let your classmates know!  We have enjoyed having you here and frankly, we’re just not ready to let you go!  So let’s spend the summer staying in touch!

STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICERS FOR 2007- 08

President:  Susanna Dailey
First Vice-President:  Emily Taylor
Second Vice-President:  Elizabeth McCarty
Secretary:  Sarah Kullman
Treasurer:  Liz Hartley
Historian:  Amanda Batty
Break Through to Nursing:  Amanda Friend
Membership:  Emily Pell
Senior Class Representative:  Crystal Walker
Junior Class Representative:  Courtney Estep
Senior Dean's Council Representative:  Melanie Davis
Junior Dean's Council Representative:  Michelle Ryan
Representative to the Undergraduate Curriculum Council:  Traci Tannehill
Web Page:  Douglas Pearce
 
CARDIONICS AUSCULTATION DEMONSTRATIONS SET
Wednesday May 23 Samuel Gilbert, Jr will be in John Jones B exhibiting Cardionics products (8:30a - 4:00p). This company  designs and manufactures electronic stethoscopes, medical simulators and manikins for teaching auscultation, bedside teaching instrumentation, self-teaching systems and auscultation instrumentation for Telemedicine.  This includes heart and lung sounds in adults and children.  The product line can be seen at www.cardionics.com.

TIPS tutors are needed for the Fall semester. 
Tutors are paid $9 per hour or have the option of earning community service hours for tutoring.  To be considered, students must have earned at least a B in the course they are interested in tutoring.  If interested, contact Dr. Shelton at eshelton@hsc.wvu.edu.

HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY – TRIAL PERIOD OF EXTENDED HOURS
The Health Sciences Library is going to have a trial period of extended weekend hours through Friday, June 8, 2007.   The new hours will be:
 
Friday       8 AM - 11 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 11 PM
Sunday   10 AM - 11 PM
 
In addition, the library is planning to install two additional printers, one near the first floor study rooms, and one at the entrance to the learning center balcony on 2nd floor.
 
The Library staff will be monitoring use of the library and study rooms during the extra hours and will use this usage data to make a decision as to whether or not to extend library hours starting with fall semester.

The Tafford Uniforms Nursing Scholarship Program. 
Starting in June 2007, Tafford Uniforms will award at least two (2) $1,000 scholarships in each of the spring and fall semesters.  To qualify, applicants must have earned a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and be enrolled in one of the following accredited programs:

*           Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
*           Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)
*           Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 
*           Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
*           Associate Degree in Nursing

The application process is simple, visit www.tafford.com/scholarship/scholarship.htm and complete the brief online application.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER HOUR Opportunities Posted Daily
Click on the following:

• Employment Opportunities
• Community Service & Volunteer Opportunities
• Current Student Information

KEEP BRINGING YOUR USED PC CARTRIDGES TO HEALTH RESTORATION
We continue to raise funds for the Humane Society - $4 for every used cartridge – save the dogs and cats and the landfill as well!  The animals need you!  This is a year round project!  We have donated over $2,000 with our used cartridges.  Thanks so much contributing to this ongoing project.  Save your cartridges over the summer for our animals.

SHARE YOUR NEWS WITH US:
No news is too big or too small for the weekly message!  Send your news to bjurick@hsc.wvu.edu.                                                                              

Office of Student Services
www.hsc.wvu.edu/son
304-293-1386 or (toll free) 1-866-988-6877