CONGRATULATIONS:

To Dr. Laurie Badzek, who was inducted into the National Academies of Practice on November 5, 2005. The National Academies of Practice encompass 10 areas of health care practice, including Nursing.

 DIVERSITY EVENT:

AMSA, AMA, and the Diversity Coalition will hold a joint meeting open to students from all HSC disciplines on November 16, 2005, at 12pm in the HSC Main Auditorium. We are honored to have a presentation by Dr. Jason Schneider of Emory University on the topic of "Primary Care of the Gay and Lesbian Patient." Dr. Schneider has served on the Board of Directors of the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association for over five years. He was recently appointed by GLMA to serve a two-year term on the new AMA Advisory Committee on GLBT Concerns, and serves as the Vice Chair of the committee. For food reservations, please RSVP to ama.rsvp@gmail.com by Friday, November 11, 2005.

 BLOOD DRIVE :

There will be a blood drive on Thursday, November 17, 2005 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the John Jones Conference Center. To make an appointment log on to www.givelife.org - sponsor code is WVUHSC. You may also call the Red Cross at 304-598-0732. Thank you for giving the gift of life. Students receive 2 community service hours for donating.

 FLU SHOTS:

Flu shots will be available free of charge for HSC faculty, staff, students November 14, 15, and 16, in the JEJ Conference Center. Watch for flyers with specific times.

BSN SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association is accepting applications for scholarships from pre-nursing, BSN, BS/BA to BSN, and RN to BSN students. Scholarships range from $1000 to $5000 annually. Information and application forms are available in the Office of Student Services. Application deadline is January 13, 2006.

The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Foundation will award a $2000 scholarship to an nursing student applicant residing in Ohio or West Virginia who is interested in and committed to oncology nursing. Applications are available at www.onsfoundation.org, along with scholarship criteria and requirements. Application deadline is February 1, 2006.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:

There will be a health fair at Greater St. Paul A.M.E. Church ( 61 Beechurst Avenue) on November 19, 2005 from 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. This health fair is a part of Jennifer Douglas’ Senior Capstone Project. Volunteers are needed to help with blood pressures, blood glucose monitoring, etc. If you are interested, please email Jennifer Douglas at jdougla1@mix.wvu.edu.

On March 3, 2006, West Virginia University will be holding its first annual Dance Marathon. Each year, Dance Marathons are hosted at over 90 colleges and universities across the country, and raise over $3 million for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. Dancers raise money through friends, family, and corporate sponsors. They then spend 18 straight hours dancing, socializing, eating, and playing games, all without any sleep. The West Virginia University Children’s Hospital is located in Morgantown and treats approximately 7,500 children per year. All money donated to our event will benefit our local hospital, and we hope to raise $20,000. We will be having dancer recruitment week Nov. 7 through 11. A booth will be set up in the Mountainlair and one at the Health Sciences Center from 10 to 2, Monday through Friday, where you can stop by, get information, and sign up (and get free candy!). Any questions e-mail Cathy Gable at cgable@mix.wvu.edu.

SUMMER EXTERNSHIPS:

Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) is accepting applications for summer externships from October 1 through February 17. An interview session will be held on March 4, 2006, for positions that become available in May 2006. Externships are available for students in their 2 nd, 3 rd, or 4 th year of a BSN program. Additional information is posted on the Student Services bulletin board. Apply online at www.camc.org, or call 1-800-323-5157 for an application. Reference forms from 2 instructors are required and are available from Brandy Toothman in Student Services.

Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh has externship positions available from May through July 2006 for students who have completed at least half of a BSN program, including 2 clinical rotations. For more information and to schedule an interview, contact the Allegheny General Hospital Human Resources Department at (412) 359-8098, email GCZECH@wpahs.org.