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Message of the Week
September 20, 2006
 LET'S GO, MOUNTAINEERS!
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THIS WEEK,
HEADING TO EAST CAROLINA,
HOME OF THE 'PIRATES OF THE CARI "BEATEN"!
 
Bookmark the School of Nursing website and visit it often –
It contains lots of updates and information that you can use.
http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/son/
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS GRADUATING IN DECEMBER
All undergraduate students anticipating December graduation should go to the Office of Student Services before October 13, 2006, to complete the Application for Graduation and Diploma, Alumni Data Request and School Pin order form. Please bring a check payable to WVU for $30 for the graduation fee. After you turn in your application and payment for graduation, you will receive information on licensure and NCLEX. If you need the application mailed to you, call (304) 293-1386.
The Application for Graduation and Diploma MUST be returned to the Office of Student Services by October 13. |
 Fall begins September 23, 12:03am, EST
Welcome to Autumn!
With the beginning of fall and football season comes another great WVU tradition – The 2007 United Way Campaign for Monongalia and Preston Counties kicked off today!
Many of us are blessed and may never need to turn to a social services agency for assistance. But for the people of Mon and Preston Counties, the 26 agencies of the United Way stand ready to help those who find themselves in unfortunate circumstances. What did these United Way agencies do in 2005 – 2006?
74,000 medicine prescriptions were filled for those with no health insurance!
114 people received free dental services!
680 men, women AND children found shelter at the Bartlett House!
33,698 hot and nutritious meals were served!
175 children removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect were provided with advocacy services!
1,945 people received emergency financial assistance for housing, utility and transportation needs!
5,325 people in need of blood or blood products were helped!
2,562 rides were given to senior citizens needing transportation to medical appointments, the grocery store and other important destinations!
398 women received nice career clothing and assistance through Christian Help’s Career Clothing Closet to help them get back on their feet or get ahead in life!
1269 boys and girls participated in Boy Scouts and Girl Scout with assistance from United Way!
These are just a few of the thousands and thousands of needs met here in Mon and Preston County every year.
There are many, many reasons to support the United Way –
Contribute because you are blessed and don’t have need of these social services
Contribute because you know people who have benefited from the United Way
Contribute because the United Way can do so much more with your funds than you could do on your own.
Contribute because you care
Contribute because – That’s What We Do at WVU!
HSC PARKING REMINDER FOR FOOTBALL GAME DAYS!
 In a nutshell, there is no parking at HSC for the game unless you are working and have been issued a special permit to be on “top of the hill”. The parking at HSC is used to meet the needs of employees from HSC and Ruby who have to work on game days and for visitors to the patients. Additionally, if you are working on a game day, you must display your identification badge to go from building to building.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 
2006-2007 Health Sciences Scholarship Program: Students in the final year of a nursepractitioner program are eligible for the Health Sciences Scholarship program, which provides $10,000 scholarships. Upon completion of training, program participants are required to practice in primary care in an underserved area of West Virginia for a minimum of 2 years, or to teach at least 2 years in an approved undergraduate nursing program in West Virginia. Application packets are available in Student Services. Application Deadline: October 15, 2006.
The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Foundation is offering a $2000 oncology nursing academic scholarship for future nurses in Ohio and West Virginia supported by Oncology Practice Alliance, Inc. Students in the basic BSN, BS/BA to BSN, and RN to BSN programs who are residents of Ohio or West Virginia are eligible to apply. Information and an application are available online at http://www.ons.org/documents/scholarship.doc . Deadline to apply is October 16, 2006.
GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
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.
AN END-OF-LIFE ISSUES FORUM
The Suncrest United Methodist Church, 479 Van Voorhis Road (across from the entrance to the HSC) is sponsoring this forum, Sunday, September 24 from 9:30a – Noon. Open to the public, the forum will feature representatives from Hospice, Meals on Wheels, a local funeral home,  cemetery, bank, WV Grief Center, In Touch and Concerned, a nutritionalist and the WVU Medical Center End of Life Care Center among others. Advanced Directive forms and instructions will be available as well. Contact Kari Sand-Jecklin, ksandjecklin@hsc.wvu.edu, 293-1768 for additional information.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Dr. Gina Maiocco in the Health Restoration Department is looking for a student worker to assist the work of research utilization project leaders, primarily by reference retrieval. Hours can be flexible and will not exceed 20 hours per week. Pay is $5.50 hourly. Please contact Dr. Maiocco 293-1769, gmaiocco@hsc.wvu.edu for more information.
Dr. Ilana Chertok in the Health Promotion/Risk Reduction Department needs a babysitter 1 evening per week for her 5 year old son and 8 year old daughter in her home off VanVoorhis Road. Please call 599-4570.
A nurse educator from Ruby is looking for a caregiver for her 2-year old (wonderful!) daughter on Mondays 8a – 4p. She needs someone immediately. Please call Lori 292-1674.
A local woman is having a problem with her legs. She needs to have them wrapped once daily for a week or so. The student would be trained in the wrapping procedure. Please contact JoAnn Evans, 599-3650 after 6 p or email jevans@wvu.edu – she is taking the calls for her neighbor in need of this care.
ALPHA RHO SIGMA THETA TAU INFORMATION
Alpha Rho is hosting a Sigma Theta Tau Founder’s Day Dinner celebration on Monday, Oct. 16 from 5-8pm in the HSC cafeteria.. The program is titled “Sharing Your Jewels of Knowledge in Nursing”, and will feature nurses practicing in clinical, education and leadership positions, (including one of our own new grads) sharing their “jewels” about nursing practice professionalism and leadership. It should be an informative and enjoyable program for students as well as nurses practicing in a variety of areas. Funds will be available to pay the cost of the program for several students. If you are interested in attending, please contact Kari Sand-Jecklin ksandjecklin@hsc.wvu.edu. Come have dinner and gather some “jewels”.
The program is open to all students, at a cost of $15.00. Alpha Rho members will receive priority for free attendance, but if scholarships remain, other students may also receive free attendance.
Volunteers needed to sell raffle tickets in the HSC cafeteria for Sigma Theta Tau Goodie baskets during lunch hours the week of October 9-13th. Service hours will be given for students, and if you sign up for 3 hours of work, you will receive free admission to the Founder’s day celebration dinner/program. Contact Kari Sand-Jecklin ksandjecklin@hsc.wvu.edu to sign up for hours.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
  Hospice Care is looking for volunteers to help direct cars in a parking lot for the Buckwheat Festival on Tunnelton Street (at the Towers), Thursday through Sunday (September 28th-October 1st). All proceeds benefit Hospice Care. If you are interested in volunteering any time to Hospice Care,
please call Tracey
at 599-4200 or 1-800-350-1161.
HEAD START Family Service Specialists
--- need help with growth assessments and blood pressures
| Name |
School |
Date |
Time |
| JoAnn Martin |
Suncrest Primary (1) |
9/19, 26 |
8:15am |
216-7936 |
Suncrest Primary (2) |
9/20, 27 |
8:15am |
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Easton Elementary |
9/21, 28 |
8:15am |
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| Amy McFall |
Mt. View Elem. (3 classrms) |
9/26, 27 |
9am |
376-4019 |
Ridgedale Elementary |
9/28 |
9:30am |
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| Betty Evans |
Easton Elementary |
10/3, 5, or 11 |
8:30am |
376-4031 |
Brookhaven Elementary |
10/4, 10, or 12 |
8:30am |
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| Marya Outterson |
Riverside Elementary |
9/26, or 10/3 |
8:30am |
276-1206 |
Waitman-Barbe Elementary |
9/28, or 10/5 |
9:30am |
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Kinder Haus |
9/27, or 10/4 |
9am |
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| Beth Brown |
Riverside Elem. (2 classrms) |
10/10, 11, 17, or 18 |
8:30am |
216-7930 |
Presbyterian Child Devel. Ctr. |
10/12, 13, 19, or 20 |
9am |
| The WVU Red Cross Club is a fun and easy way to volunteer around campus. There is no set time commitment and students can donate as much of their time as they would like. The club takes students to the Children's Hospital at Ruby Memorial every 2 weeks as one of its volunteer activities. There, club members can make crafts with the children or read to them. The club also plans a fun activity every month, such as bowling, to allow the members to get to know each other. For more information about the WVU Red Cross Club, please contact the club secretary Nicole Fernandes at nfernan1@mix.wvu.edu |
TONIGHT!! THE ANNUAL MON POINTE SENIOR PROM
 Don't miss this annual event with the residents of Mon Pointe This is a fun event and a what unique opportunity to bring a smile into the life of a senior citizen who may not otherwise have a visitor that week - AND have fun too! This is not a late event - after all - most folks are in bed there between 8-9. You can still get to bed early on a clinical night!
WHEN: Wednesday September 20th at 6:30 PM
WHERE: Mon Pointe Continuing Care Center - just a few blocks from the HSC near Mon General Hospital
 COLOR THEME: Purple and Silver
WHAT TYPE OF HELP NEEDED: Come before hand to help set up, help residents get ready - put on party clothes or do make-up and hair, dance/visit with residents during event, or help afterwards with clean-up.
POC: Rhonda Hamilton, Director of Activities ph 285-2720 or email: hamiltonr@monhealthsys.org
Please contact Sam Cotton, scotton@hsc.wvu.edu for some personal observations about this fun event.
FORE!! This Sunday!
Hospice Care will be sponsoring its annual Dr. D.R. Davis Golf Classic on
September 24th, 2006 at the Preston Country Club in Kingwood, WV. Tee times
begin at 8am and 2pm. For registration call Judy Harvey at 304-329-2162 or
mail your registration form to PO Box 517  Kingwood, WV 26537. Hospice Care is a non-profit organization that provides care to the terminally ill
regardless of their ability to pay. Your support and sponsorship in this
event is greatly appreciated for it assists in Hospice Care's ability to
provide quality care to all those in need. Tee sponsorships and volunteer opportunities also available by calling
304/599.4200 and speak with Tracey Mascola.
WELLNESS ACTIVITIES PLANNED AT THE REC CENTER
Scuba Certification classes! A Holiday Walking Program! Win gift certificates for participating in these activities. Scuba is offered from 4-7p on Sundays Sept. 17 through Oct. 15. Cost is $299 for Rec Center students. Walk 60 miles during the holiday walking program and have a chance to win $25 gift certificates. Additionally a Campus Cup Challenge is a yearlong competition featuring non traditional events like Texas Hold-Em, water polo, dodge ball and Ultimate Frisbee among other activities.
In conjunction with Student Health Services, meningitis shots will be available Oct. 11 from 1-7p and will cost $125. Flu shots will be given Oct. 18 and Oct. 22 from 3-8p in the Rec Center Wellness Lab and will cost $15.
SAVE THE DATE!
Friday, October 20 – it’s the annual Health Expo at the Morgantown Mall – The School of Nursing will have a booth to do blood pressure screenings and provide information on nutrition to the hundreds of people visiting the Expo. We will also be staffing the Diabetes Education booth, doing finger sticks. This Health Fair is always lots of fun and offers great opportunities to practice bps, patient skills and interact with fellow students, faculty and the Morgantown community. AND, you will receive a true “designer” SON t-shirt and be eligible to win great prizes. Sign up information in the next week’s MOTW!
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
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