﻿<?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">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>2026-09-10T10:26:25-04:00</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 academy, held Aug. 10-12 at WVU Potomac State College, gave future health care professionals a first look at educational opportunities here on campus and offered a glimpse into a future career by those who know the business most.</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-21T12:32:17-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">1e61492e-f668-4436-80f9-ca7b0cfc890a</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=spain-study-abroad-trip-allows-wvu-school-of-nursing-students-to-experience-new-cultures-in-barcelon</link><category></category><title>Spain study abroad trip allows WVU School of Nursing students to experience new cultures in Barcelona, Valencia</title><description>Through WVU Education Abroad, students from the WVU School of Nursing had the opportunity to travel to Barcelona and Valencia in May. 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, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-18T11:07:07-04:00</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-gove</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, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-08-17T15:10:32-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid 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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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in-person information session for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthetist program on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the session will kick off at 9 a.m. in Health Sciences Center-North, Room 2940A.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-07-10T15:25:10-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">1697dd3f-a3a6-499d-a876-3168f2ca5130</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-matthew-hottle-to-chair-wvu-school-of-nursing-keyser-campus</link><category>facultynews</category><title>Dr. Matthew Hottle to chair WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus </title><description>Dr. Matthew Hottle, PhD, RN, has been selected to chair the Keyser Campus of the WVU School of Nursing, located at WVU Potomac State College. He brings nearly two decades of nursing experience to the role, as well as department chair experience from a local community college.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-07-10T15:25:24-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">e914a2d7-129d-4057-8a7e-b9a1db93f1c1</guid><link>https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/wvu-school-of-nursing-bsn-program-earns-program-of-excellence-distinction/article_0fdbca16-bbac-4905-bb83-fc9be2db86aa.html</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: WVU School of Nursing BSN program earns Program of Excellence distinction</title><description>The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the West Virginia University School of Nursing has been named a WVU Board of Governors Program of Excellence. The recognition is the first for the BSN program and includes all undergraduate nursing pathways at WVU, including the traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN and LPN to BSN programs.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-07-06T12:07:20-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">5d307513-9ca0-4b19-a491-59bc75d3b7e0</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-nursing-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-earns-wvu-program-of-excellence-distinction</link><category></category><title>WVU School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing earns WVU Program of Excellence distinction</title><description>The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the WVU School of Nursing has been named a WVU Board of Governors Program of Excellence.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-06-30T10:33:41-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">945208b4-56d1-406d-8a71-95ed82811c5f</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-students-interested-in-nursing-had-hands-on-lessons-at-wvu-tech-s-junior-nursing-academy</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: Students interested in nursing had hands-on lessons at WVU Tech's Junior Nursing Academy</title><description>Middle and high school students interested in nursing are getting hands-on lessons at WVU Tech's Junior Nursing Academy.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-07-01T16:37:32-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">4dc37800-f24e-42d7-9e10-51dafcc116a6</guid><link>https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=faith-community-nurse-expands-outreach-to-underserved-residents-in-lewis-county</link><category></category><title>Faith Community Nurse expands outreach to underserved residents in Lewis County </title><description>For Lewis County residents experiencing poverty, homelessness, and limited access to essential resources, Crystal Lough has become a consistent source of support through her work as a Faith Community Nurse.</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-06-30T10:34:05-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">d491babf-6bbd-4d95-9737-2780c2f9fc0a</guid><link>https://www.wvutech.edu/news/2026/06/22/junior-nursing-academy-paves-path-toward-career-in-nursing-for-local-student</link><category></category><title>Junior Nursing Academy paves path toward career in nursing for local student</title><description>As a student at Fayetteville High School, Cheyenne Wright had the opportunity to attend the Southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy, where she was able to learn real-life nursing skills and participate in hands-on experiences. When it was time to apply to college, her decision was clear: She chose the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus, located at WVU Tech, and is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-06-30T10:34:25-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">dc3ee7da-b7f3-42bd-a37f-eb50b8063ab2</guid><link>https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/wvu-school-of-nursing-service-efforts-reach-thousands-across-west-virginia/article_978a39ea-6411-49c1-9b69-68704e4f0036.amp.html</link><category></category><title>WVU in the News: WVU School of Nursing service efforts reach thousands across West Virginia</title><description>From rural churches to community clinics and local outreach programs, students and faculty from the WVU School of Nursing continued to expand access to care across West Virginia last year, reaching tens of thousands of residents through service and 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