Message of the Week
 

TO: All Nursing Students
FROM: School of Nursing Office of Student Services
DATE: 09/24/03
SUBJECT:  Message of the Week/ #81

 

CONGRATULATIONS:

To Seniors who have been awarded scholarships from Ruby Memorial Hospital –

Karri Kolozy; Shannon Miller; Christine Reiner; Mark Riedmann; Lydia Smith

 

CORRECTION FOR FALL FAMILY WEEKEND 10/11/03:

On the parent registration form there is a $10.00 per person fee for Mountaineer Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 11, 9:00-10:30 am, HSC cafeteria.  Please let your parents know there is no charge for you the student.  If they have already responded and paid for you, their money will be refunded.  There is no charge for any HSC student.  If you bring a guest there will be a $10.00 charge per guest.  RSVP to HSC Office of Alumni Affairs 293-5110 or email gslaugenhoup@hsc.wvu.edu

 

SOPHOMORE COMPOSITE PICTURE AVAILABLE:

Student Services has the Sophomore class composite picture available for purchase for $1.00.  See Brandy Fisher to obtain one. 

 

MANDITORY ADVISING MEETING FOR FRESHMEN NURSING MAJORS 9/29/03:

Direct admit Freshmen, class of 2007, will meet Monday, Sept. 29, at 5:00 pm in room 3016, Health Sciences Center North.  Pizza dinner provided along with discussion of registration for Spring, immunization and CPR requirements, and other important items.  You are required to attend; if you have a class conflict for this date and time, contact Mrs. Lisa Vidovich at 293-1384 immediately.  We look forward to seeing all of you there.

 

SNA MEETING RESCHEDULED TO 9/29/03:

Due to the fire on Sept. 22, the SNA meeting is rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 29, room 2118 from 4:00-5:00 pm.

 

CANDLE ORDERS DUE 10/1/03:

Turn your candle orders into Christine at the SNA meeting on 9/29 or place them in her box in the SNA workspace by October 1st.

 

NEW PARKING ALERT:

Effective October 1, Chestnut Ridge Hospital parking policy for parking areas G-1 and G-2 will change.  You must either display a visitor/patient permit from Chestnut Ridge Hospital or have a Chestnut Ridge Hospital employee parking pass to be able to park in these areas 24 hours/7 days a week.  First offense receives a final notice; 2nd offense the vehicle will be towed at the owner’s expense.

 

RESEARCH PROGRAM 10/17/03 – SEE ANNOUNCEMENT AT END OF MESSAGE!

 

DECEMBER GRADUATES – UNDERGRAD STUDENTS:

  1. Come to Student Services now to obtain your packet of information regarding graduation and licensure application.  Be prepared to complete your application for diploma and pay the $30 graduation fee by check.
  2. If you need your packet mailed to you, call Brandy Fisher at 293-1386.  Carefully read the instructions enclosed in the packet.
  3. The deadline to order a School of Nursing pin is Sept. 26.  Order forms are available in Student Services.
  4. Graduation caps and gowns are available at the HSC bookstore for University ceremony 12/7/03.

 

DECEMBER GRADUATES – GRAD STUDENTS:

1.        Contact your advisor immediately regarding graduation application process.

2.        Graduation caps, gowns, and hoods are available at the HSC bookstore for University ceremony 12/7/03.

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:

Stepping Stones “helping people with disabilities” is looking for volunteers for a number of scheduled events this fall.  For info call Missy Weimer at 296-0150.

 

Third-year medical student Ginger Hatfield and husband are hosting a Bike-A-Thon to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at the “Pit” (Area 81 parking lot) on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (rain date is Sunday, Oct. 19).  Participants get people to sponsor them.  For example, someone you know might pledge you $0.10 per lap, and you would see how many laps you could ride and gather the money after the Bike-A-Thon.  If you don’t want to gather sponsors, simply sponsor yourself.  There is not a minimum amount you have to raise to participate.  If interested, e-mail Ginger [c_h_2@hotmail.com] your name, phone #, and mailbox # , she will put forms in your mailbox.  Participants receive certificate for raising any amount of money, a t-shirt for raising $35.00, sweatshirt for $75.00.  The rider raising the most money over $125.00 gets a CD Boombox.  There may also be other prizes. 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS:

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC invites students to a “Dream Day” October 17, 2003.  See notice on the bulletin board and contact Dina Rosenthal at 202-877-0480 or Dina.L.Rosenthal@medstar.net

 

West Virginia State Government Jobs: Visit the Division of Personnel at www.state.wv.us/admin/personnel and see the many opportunities to work for the state in your home area.  Some examples-Hopemont Hospital (Preston County); Lakin Hospital (Mason County); John Manchin Senior Health Care Center (Marion County); Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital (Cabell County); Pinecrest Hospital (Raleigh County); Welch Emergency Hospital (McDowell County); William Sharpe Hospital (Lewis County).

Other agencies include: County Health Departments; Division of Rehab Services (Kanawha); Office of Community/Rural Health (Statewide); Veterans Hospital (Cabell); Maternal/Child/Family Health (Statewide); Bureau of Senior Services (statewide).

 

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Office of Student Services

School of Nursing

West Virginia University

304-293-1386 or (toll-free) 1-866-988-6877

www.hsc.wvu.edu/son

 

 

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