﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/Resources/css/style.xslt"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" href="https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/Resources/css/style.css"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>News for School of Nursing</title><link>https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolOfNursing/</link><description>50 most recent stories</description><language>en-US</language><item><guid isPermaLink="false">17794424-a202-4e99-b3c4-e8ad7b538e33</guid><link>https://www.wvutech.edu/news/2026/10/15/wvu-tech-faculty-win-teaching-scholarship-and-service-awards</link><category>facultynews</category><title>Nursing faculty receives Service Award at WVU Tech</title><description>The Service Award recognizes a faculty member who has served the university over committee work, departmental service, and service to one's discipline or profession. This year's recipient is Mindy Harris, MSN, RN, Assistant Professor in Nursing on the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-16T14:26:11-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">40a0fb4f-6bdc-4a71-a140-1d3b4a9e6ced</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-named-no-1-nurse-practitioner-program-in-west-virginia</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Nursing named No. 1 Nurse Practitioner Program in West Virginia</title><description>The WVU School of Nursing has been named the No. 1 Nurse Practitioner Program in West Virginia for 2027 by NursePractitionerOnline.com.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-16T10:43:06-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">8d17f034-a54f-444b-87ac-a185037d7207</guid><link>https://www.potomacstatecollege.edu/news/2026/10/07/22-student-nurses-attend-annual-white-coat-ceremony?utm_source=e-news&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=students&amp;utm_id=strat-comm&amp;utm_content=comm658</link><category></category><title>Keyser Campus officially welcomes 22 new students into the study of nursing during Pledge Ceremony</title><description>Twenty-two new nursing students in the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus received their first professional white lab coats in a pledge ceremony at WVU Potomac State College Tuesday night. The Pledge Ceremony is held to mark the start of the educational journey and the careers of nursing students.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-15T16:44:25-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">1027ef4f-c8dc-4b0c-a63c-35550167978a</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nursing-alumna-receives-wvu-outstanding-alumni-award</link><category></category><title>Nursing alumna receives WVU Outstanding Alumni Award</title><description>Three-time WVU graduate Anitra Hamilton ('00, '01, '04) has spent her career serving others through healthcare, education, public leadership, and community advocacy. Hamilton earned WVU degrees in psychology, biology, and nursing, and has remained deeply connected to the University throughout her career. </description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-15T14:05:06-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">ee5e248f-cc7a-4b21-a811-b7f16bcaa8e8</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=faculty-practice-feature-megan-boyle</link><category></category><title>Faculty Practice Feature: Megan Boyle</title><description>At the WVU School of Nursing, we define faculty practice as direct patient care and other professional nursing services provided by nursing faculty, through formal relationships with individuals, communities, and other entities, as part of the assigned workload duties.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-14T15:41:00-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">cbd766f6-b342-4115-b90d-c8c195bf8a02</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=sigma-alpha-rho-to-host-presentations-as-part-of-founder-s-week</link><category></category><title>Sigma Alpha Rho to host presentations as part of Founder's Week</title><description>In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Alpha Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau at WVU School of Nursing, a week full of events and activities are being hosted Oct. 19-23, 2026. The lineup includes two presentations, one by Dr. Lya Cartwright Strupe and one by Brad Davis. </description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-13T11:14:17-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">e55d4ac6-a8a2-47e1-88ac-fb1ff22ee64e</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-faculty-recognized-with-two-chancellor-s-awards-for-service-to-west-virginia-c</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Nursing faculty recognized with two Chancellor's Awards for service to West Virginia communities</title><description>WVU School of Nursing faculty were recognized Oct. 1 with two 2026 Chancellor's Awards, including the Outstanding Achievement in Local or Regional Service Award and the Community Engaged Team Research Award.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-06T15:32:36-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">d23bbff1-2be9-475d-ba02-87a5884241bc</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=lewis-county-faith-community-nurse-establishesblend-between-healthcare-and-healing</link><category></category><title>Lewis County faith community nurse establishes a blend between healthcare and healing</title><description>Nursing takes more than just physical care and checkups. In Lewis County, Faith Community Nurse Monica Wolford provides the community with a healthy outlook on life and faith.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-06T09:46:21-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">a331302f-49bb-4158-bb58-7a8685ef2df9</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=keyser-campus-to-host-lpn-to-bsn-virtual-open-house-on-nov-12</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Nursing to host LPN to BSN Virtual Open House on Nov. 12</title><description>Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are interested in earing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) are invited to attend a virtual open house session on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, to learn more. </description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-16T11:50:36-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid 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leadership, impact award</title><description>Dr. Peggy Lambert Fink, an associate professor at the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus, was honored with the Dan Crocket Leadership Action and Impact Award during the 2026 Student Success Summit.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-05T08:47:33-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">e2d851c3-6044-4672-8dc1-5e69cc7475d9</guid><link>https://woay.com/wvu-tech-expands-nursing-offering-lpn-to-bsn-degree-pathway/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUsk5NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWJyaWQRMXJrd2ZLSDUxQWN1a05SanlzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe-oM8YkEtJNXRmH_YBmsl51tjMbN_0XWDFzJb84g0roSDhGXbFlJsIWvHNSg_aem_4_lLSzOjI-_b-RZX_JD09w</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: WVU Tech expands nursing, offering LPN to BSN degree pathway</title><description>The WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus, located at WVU Tech, is now offering the LPN to BSN pathway. </description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 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A ceremony to honor the 2025-26 award winners will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. in the Pylons Commons.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-12T13:29:49-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">5162e00c-e40e-42fe-aa5d-08915b8dd693</guid><link>https://www.wboy.com/news/health/how-to-avoid-illness-in-west-virginia-this-flu-season/</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: How to avoid illness in West Virginia this flu season</title><description>It's that time of year again, where summer is coming to an end, school is back in session, and you're more likely to notice those around you experiencing sickness and allergies. Because of this, heath officials are encouraging people to stay ahead of the curve to avoid sickness this fall. According to the CDC, West Virginia is not currently experiencing high levels of respiratory illness. However, Gina Barcinas Greathouse, a clinical assistant professor at WVU, said that flu season is on its way.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-22T08:47:47-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">3471c55e-939a-4ceb-8ffe-7c4d0f6268d5</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=three-nursing-faculty-earn-acue-certification</link><category>facultynews</category><title>Three nursing faculty earn ACUE certification </title><description>Three WVU School of Nursing faculty have earned their Certification in Effective Teaching from the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE). Mike Bellisario, Kelly Lemon, and Dr. Mohammed Quazi successfully completed their requirements for the certification in July.</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-22T08:47:31-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">ea10c8fb-ed91-481d-8f92-837984522489</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=alpha-rho-chapter-of-sigma-to-host-founders-week-from-oct-19-23</link><category></category><title>Alpha Rho Chapter of Sigma to host Founders Week from Oct. 19-23</title><description>The Alpha Rho Chapter of Sigma will host Founders Week from Oct. 19-23, celebrating leadership, scholarship, service, and community engagement.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-22T08:47:03-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">4ce79f34-87ea-4d6f-9246-22331891da05</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=greenbrier-county-faith-community-nurse-works-with-wellspring-of-greenbrier-to-advocate-for-communit</link><category></category><title>Greenbrier County faith community nurse works with Wellspring of Greenbrier to advocate for community programming</title><description>For individuals with limited access to healthcare in Greenbrier and Fayette counties, Wellspring of Greenbrier (WoG) serves as an important source of support through the work of its staff, board members and volunteers. Among said volunteers is Diana Godbey, a WVU School of Nursing-trained faith community nurse (FCN) who is bridging the gap between healthcare and community support.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-22T08:46:37-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">53b86365-3188-4fe2-b176-34482ad62867</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-to-induct-members-into-inaugural-legacy-circle-during-november-ebpqi-lecturesh</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Nursing to induct members into inaugural Legacy Circle during November EBPQI Lectureship</title><description>Legacy Circle is a newly established network to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding alumni whose careers exemplify excellence in nursing. Membership in the Legacy Circle recognizes the lasting impact our alumni have made through leadership, service, scholarship, innovation, and dedication to the profession.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-22T08:46:21-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">932eeb98-6f7b-41f8-a25e-488af350b993</guid><link>https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/09/14/wvu-president-marks-shift-to-new-era-in-state-of-the-university-address?utm_source=cision-news-release&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=pres-benson&amp;utm_id=strat-comm&amp;utm_content=comm370</link><category>somempower</category><title>WVU president marks shift to new era in State of the University address</title><description>President Michael T. Benson shared his plans to lead West Virginia University into its next bold era during his second State of the University address, delivered to the Faculty Assembly prior to the Sept. 14 Faculty Senate meeting at the WVU College of Law.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-21T10:16:38-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">0ea7e715-5406-4473-980f-8fd91da1fd36</guid><link>https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/09/11/wvu-honors-past-prepares-for-future-with-education-infrastructure-investments</link><category>somengage</category><title>WVU honors past, prepares for future with education, infrastructure investments</title><description>West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson, professor of history in the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Department of History, opened the Board of Governors meeting on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by reflecting on Patriot Day — the National Day of Service and Remembrance — following a moment of silence called for by Board Chair Robert "Rusty" Hutson Jr.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-15T10:53:57-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">6e089e9c-7b62-48d0-b4e2-1c72233b377c</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=logan-county-community-positively-impacted-throughefforts-of-two-faith-community-nurses</link><category></category><title>Logan County community positively impacted through the efforts of two faith community nurses </title><description>Establishing close relationships with individuals in the same area can increase the overall health and stability of the community, and faith community nursing (FCN) closely impacts the communities in which its nurses assist with both nursing and spiritual care. In Logan County, two WVU School of Nursing-trained faith community nurses, Keri Workman and Shatika Jones, have established community groups through their local church to foster these relationships.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-11T11:24:43-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">ab7bf794-e27b-44ef-a0ed-bbfa6ba3a629</guid><link>https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/09/09/wvu-state-healthcare-partners-get-2-4m-to-recruit-retain-expand-medical-profession-statewide?utm_source=cision-news-release&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=pres-benson&amp;utm_id=strat-comm&amp;utm_content=comm324</link><category>somempower</category><title>WVU, state, healthcare partners get $2.4M to recruit, retain, expand medical profession statewide</title><description>Building on the foundational success of West Virginia's premier talent attraction and retention programs, West Virginia University will use $2.4 million to help recruit and retain state-licensed healthcare professionals by standing up three new programs: Ascend WV Healthcare, First Ascent Healthcare, and a new pilot program that extends beyond the current 23-county Ascend WV and First Ascent network.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-05T12:20:20-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">0360618e-074b-402f-831f-d0c9788dac54</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dnp-student-shares-importance-of-shaving-minutes-off-recovery-time</link><category></category><title>DNP student shares importance of shaving minutes off recovery time</title><description>A collaborative partnership between the WVU School of Nursing graduate-level students and administrators at WVU Medicine Golisano Children's is focused on identifying clinical opportunities for improvement, implementing evidence-based solutions and enhancing patient outcomes. Among the objectives is reducing the wake-up time for surgical patients.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-11T11:24:36-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">e59cd6d6-b7b2-47bf-9654-03e693294b52</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-professor-named-one-of-pittsburgh-magazine-s-40-under-40</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Nursing professor named one of Pittsburgh Magazine's 40 Under 40</title><description>Dr. Amanda McQuillan, an adjunct professor at the WVU School of Nursing, has been named one of Pittsburgh Magazine and Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project's 2026 40 Under 40 honorees. The recognition celebrates Pittsburghers who are making a meaningful impact through their professional work, leadership, and service to the community.</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-08T14:36:40-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">26ce3941-b036-471b-90c7-1eae78e73a79</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=alpha-rho-chapter-recognizes-2026-research-grant-award-recipients</link><category></category><title>Alpha Rho Chapter recognizes 2026 Research Grant Award recipients</title><description>The Alpha Rho Chapter of Sigma at the WVU School of Nursing is proud to announce Robin Elkins, Florentine "Devi" Gnimavo and Alexis Martinez as recipients of the 2026 Alpha Rho Research Grant.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-08T08:51:48-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">f42e127b-5f3c-4e00-ba0b-cb289e188777</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-faculty-member-advances-student-success-through-innovation-mentorship</link><category>facultynews</category><title>WVU School of Nursing faculty member advances student success through innovation, mentorship</title><description>From simulation labs to leadership practicums, Heather Dignan is helping prepare the next generation of nurses through hands-on learning, mentorship and a commitment to student success at the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-08T08:51:56-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">b58a1377-6de2-4e5a-bbb6-a92ca50ed20b</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-nursing-senior-supports-research-for-harrison-county-health-and-wellness-project</link><category></category><title>WVU nursing senior supports research for Harrison County health and wellness project </title><description>As part of his capstone, a WVU School of Nursing student assisted with research for a health and wellness project that could benefit Harrison County residents.</description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-04T14:01:03-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">d2d90cdc-2345-4d50-b7e1-36395707bed1</guid><link>https://www.wvutech.edu/news/2026/08/27/wvu-tech-alumnus-shows-it-can-be-done</link><category></category><title>WVU Tech alum shows, "It can be done," after earning nursing degree</title><description>One WVU Tech alumnus proves it's never too late to do something new, even if that something new is going to nursing school and getting your bachelor's degree. Leslie "Les" Williams graduated from the WVU School of Nursing - Beckley Campus with his nursing degree in 2022, twenty years after his first attempt at college.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-28T12:00:53-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">f51a5394-482e-4e01-829b-62c9ba7985a4</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-launches-new-find-your-calm-podcast</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Nursing launches new "Find Your Calm" podcast </title><description>"Find Your Calm," a new podcast produced by the WVU School of Nursing and hosted by Wellness Counselor Amy Ankrom, explores wellness topics that matter to nursing students and college students alike.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-28T12:50:28-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">38583d7d-40dd-49ee-ac43-1c1505e014a3</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-roger-carpenter-to-be-inducted-asfellow-ofamerican-academy-of-nursing</link><category>facultynews</category><title>Dr. Roger Carpenter to be inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing</title><description>The WVU School of Nursing is pleased to announce that Dr. Roger Carpenter, PhD, RN, NE-BC, CNE, has been selected to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Carpenter is the director of the PhD program at the WVU School of Nursing and a professor in the Adult Health Department.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-27T15:32:35-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">8e3c5e45-8c6c-4ba9-b8ec-fa6563fae10f</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nursing-faculty-present-poster-at-national-anatomage-conference</link><category>facultynews</category><title>Nursing faculty present poster at national Anatomage Conference</title><description>Three WVU School of Nursing faculty members attended and presented a poster at the national Anatomage Conference in Santa Clara, California, in July. Amy Miner and Drs. 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The participating students immersed themselves in the culture of Spain while they learned about healthcare, nursing, nutrition and environmental influences on health.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-19T14:27:59-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">064e7311-3138-4f25-96a4-6c3057c28c58</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-school-of-nursing-s-bachelor-program-named-program-of-excellence-by-wvu-board-of_0</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: WVU School of Nursing's Bachelor program named Program of Excellence by WVU Board of Governors</title><description>The West Virginia University School of  Nursing's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has been named a WVU Board of Governors Program of Excellence. The recognition also includes the School of Nursing's Beckley Campus at WVU Tech, highlighting the success of its graduates and faculty. </description><pubDate>Mon, 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Bridgeport Campus celebrates third cohort of graduates</title><description>The WVU School of Nursing Bridgeport Campus celebrated its third and largest cohort of graduates during a pinning ceremony at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center on Aug. 5, 2026.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-10T15:45:25-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">7f7d2d37-85c2-4539-ba98-5c4064341516</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-nurse-anesthetist-program-to-increase-class-size-to-meet-growing-provider-needs</link><category></category><title>WVU Nurse Anesthetist program to increase class size to meet growing provider needs </title><description>The WVU School of Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthetist program recently received approval to increase its class size by five students, increasing the capacity of each cohort from 15 to 20.</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 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</title><description>The mission of Regional Church of God is being extended beyond its walls and into the broader Mingo County community through the work of Stephanie Hatfield, a WVU School of Nursing-trained Faith Community Nurse (FCN).</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-07-23T14:13:20-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">aec1f69c-d64d-44ea-b4a4-5eead299a0c7</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=keyser-campus-nursing-students-use-vr-to-assist-in-training</link><category></category><title>Keyser Campus nursing students use VR to assist in training</title><description>When students in the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus program start classes this fall, they will be aided and assisted by the latest technology that will allow them to explore human anatomy with a view from the inside out.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 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