UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS GRADUATING IN DECEMBER:

All undergraduate students anticipating December graduation should come to the Office of Student Services before October 15, 2004, to complete the Application for Graduation and Diploma and the Alumni Data Request.  Please bring a check payable to WVU for $30 for the graduation fee.  At that time you will receive information on licensure and NCLEX.  If you need the packet mailed to you, call 304-293-1386.  The Application for Graduation and Diploma MUST be returned to Lisa Vidovich by October 15, 2004.

MSN STUDENTS:

A notice has been put on all MSN course bulletin boards informing students about applying for meritorious tuition waivers.  If you have not received the information, contact Dr. Smith at mjsmith@hsc.wvu.edu.

SIGMA THETA TAU FOUNDER’S DAY CELEBRATION:

Alpha Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau is sponsoring a program to celebrate Founder’s Day on October 18 in the Health Sciences Center Cafeteria.  Social hour begins at 5:30 pm, with dinner at 6 pm, followed by a program entitled Emotional Intelligence:  The Key to Leadership, presented by Dean E. Jane Martin.  Cost of the dinner is $10 for students, $13 for Alpha Rho members, and $20 for non-members.  Reservations and payment should be made by October 13 in the Dean’s Office.

SIGMA THETA TAU OPEN HOUSE:

There is a time change for the previously announced Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Rho Chapter open house for prospective student members.  New time is 4:14-5:45 pm on Monday, November 1, in the Health Sciences Center cafeteria.  There will be snacks and a presentation on Sigma Theta Tau, tips on job interviewing, and tips on professional image management.  Find out about benefits of membership in the only honor society for nurses, eligibility requirements, and the application process.  Register by October 15 by calling Cindy Dalton at 293-4831, cdalton@hsc.wvu.edu. 

ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS:

Army ROTC is offering 1, 2, 3, and 4 year scholarships for nursing students to include up to $11,000 in monthly stipends, $12,500 in nurse bonuses along with the scholarships that cover full tuition and fees.  Contact MAJ Jeff Urso at 293-2911 ext. 135 for more information.

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:

Applications are being accepted for the Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA) 2005-2006 scholarships.  Scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,500, and may be applied towards tuition, books, and academic fees.  Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in student nursing organizations and community health activities.  The deadline for the FNSNA to receive a completed application is January 20, 2005.  The application is available for download on the NSNA website at www.nsna.org, click on Foundation.

GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:

Nurses Educations Funds, Inc. has scholarships available for students enrolled in masters degree and doctoral programs in nursing.  The number of awards and amount of each depend upon available funds.  Application deadline is March 1, 2005.  For more information , including application materials, visit the wesite at http://www.n-e-f.org/.

BLOOD DRIVE

Thursday, October 21, from 7 am to 6 pm, in the HSC John Jones Conference Center.  Make an appointment by logging on to www.redcross.org.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:

On Monday October 18, November 15, and December 20, volunteers are needed to help at the Mon County Grief Center dinner.  Meet at the Church on Burroughs St. at 4:30 pm.  Dinner goes until 7pm or whenever clean up is completed.  Eat dinner too!  This will be an ongoing service project every third Monday of the month.  For more information, contact Gail VanVoorhis at 293-0298, gvanvoorhis@hsc.wvu.edu.

Blood drive, Thursday, October 21, and Wednesday, November 17 in the John Jones conference center.  Help all or any part of the time 12 noon to 6 pm.  There is a brief training that needs to be arranged by calling Carolyn Zinn at 598-9500, Ext. 114.  All training is counted in your service hours.  Blood drives are ongoing, on a once a month basis.

American Cancer Society Pink Ribbon Challenge and Health Expo is on Saturday, October 23.  Registration starts at 12 noon and event will close at 3 pm.  Volunteers are needed for registration, Health Expo, and Tell-A-Friend booth.  Contact Laura to sign up at 296-8155 Ext . 16.  Join the American Cancer Society for a non-competitive walk designed to raise awareness, foster camaraderie and raise funds for breast cancer research, patient services, education, and advocacy.  Questions, call Gail VanVoorhis at 293-0298.

On Wednesday, November 3, from 1 pm to 3 pm, help do the blood pressures for the second NSG 110 physical screening.  Takes place in the skills lab.  Work all or part of the time.  Contact Gail VanVoorhis at 293-0298.

School nurse at Morgantown High is seeking junior or senior level nursing students to assist with blood pressure screening for 9^th grade students on November 1 and 3, 8 am – 2:30 pm.  Can arrange to work the entire time, or morning or afternoon.  For information, contact Pam Berryman, RN at Morgantown High, 291-9260 or 282-3204 (cell), or by email at pberryma@access.k12.wv.us. 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Assistance is needed for a 92 year old man who resides at Heritage Point and has Parkinson’s disease, but has good mental capacity, is lovable, friendly, easy to get along with and a joy to be around.  Duties include running errands, taking him to the store, lunch, doctor appointments, etc., and some light housekeeping.  Pay is $8/hour for 2-3 hours per week, preferably Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.  Contact Sandy George at 293-3212 (work) or 329-1784 (home).

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