WVU School of Nursing

06/02/2026

Students from the Fayette Institute of Technology recently visited our Beckley Campus to learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Thanks for visiting, Fayette County crew!

06/01/2026

Congratulations to our Keyser Campus students recognized during the WVU Potomac State College Recognition Day! 💛💙

🏆 Olivia Winston, sophomore BSN student — Human Anatomy and Physiology Award
🏆 Alexis Orndorff, senior BSN student — Outstanding Nursing Student Award
🏆 Telina Boyles, junior BSN student — Service Above Self Award

Among the award winners, we also celebrated 10 new Sigma Alpha Rho inductees:
✨ Kelly Pratt
✨ Heather Leatherman
✨ Ellie Higgins
✨ Dominic Amtower
✨ Olivia Barnes
✨ Abigail Cadigan
✨ Caitlyn Cooper
✨ Chayse Evans
✨ Elizabeth Pryor
✨ Morgan Pyles

These students exemplify excellence in academics, leadership, and service, and we are proud to celebrate their achievements. Congratulations to all! 🎉

05/31/2026

Earlier this month, our Beckley Campus hosted a pinning ceremony for the May 2026 graduates, along with an induction ceremony for the newest members of the Alpha Rho Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. 🩺

05/30/2026

We are partnering with Faith Health Appalachia to help train nurses using the national Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course! 💛💙

Funding is available for scholarships for nurses in the following counties:

🩺 West Virginia: Cabell, Mason, Wayne, Putnam, Lincoln, Mingo, Logan, Boone, Kanawha
🩺 Ohio: Gallia, Lawrence, Scioto
🩺 Kentucky: Greenup, Carter, Boyd, Lawrence, Johnson, Martin, Floyd, Pike

Learn more at the link below or contact Dr. Angel Smothers at [email protected].

https://nursing.wvu.edu/students/continuing-education-courses/

05/30/2026

Dr. Matthew Hottle, Mary Keister, and Dr. April Shapiro recently visited Hampshire Memorial Hospital to wish everyone a Happy Nurses Week and answer any questions they had about our programs, including the LPN to BSN pathway. 💛💙

05/29/2026

Faculty Feature Friday: Dr. P. Joy Maramba

Dr. Maramba, DNP, RN, CNE, has been a nursing educator for nearly three decades.

"I make no secret about my not being a particularly strong student and because of that, I can appreciate that there is not a one size fits all approach to teaching and learning. I try to meet students where they are and explain concepts in ways that help them understand."

Dr. P. Joy Maramba, DNP, RN, CNE, a nursing educator for nearly three decades, got her first taste of teaching earlier in her career than most.

05/28/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Wiggins! 🥳

AANA 2026 Election (MY27) results are out! We're incredibly of Laura Wiggins' campaign for AANA Regional Director.

🩺 Laura is shaping a future where CRNAs continue to lead, innovate, and thrive.

📣 Congratulations to Laura Wiggins and all other AANA MY27 election winners! https://www.aana.com/file-download/aana-2026-election-results

05/28/2026

Our Bridgeport Campus recently hosted an open house event, welcoming community members and prospective students to see the space, located at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center, and learn more about the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. 🩺

Missed the event? Visit nursing.wvu.edu to learn more or contact Hunter Casto at [email protected]!

05/27/2026

National champions AND nursing students? These Mountaineers can do it all! 💛💙

Zara Atcheson, Rylie Berzinski, and Autumn Hurst recently competed at the National Dance Alliance and National Cheerleaders Association Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida.

And the results were incredible! 🎉
🏆 Rylie and the WVU Dance Team brought home the Division IA Pom National Championship title.
🥈 Zara and the WVU Hip Hop Dance Team earned second place in the D1A Hip Hop Division.
⭐ Autumn and the WVU Competitive Cheer Team earned fifth place in the All-Girl D1A Division.

Autumn encourages fellow nursing students to make time for passions outside of nursing: “Even though nursing requires continuous commitment and dedication, it is important to have outlets that help take your mind off things! Do what you love, so you can love what you do in all things!”

We are so proud of these students for representing WVU with talent, determination, and Mountaineer spirit!

05/26/2026

We recently hosted our 2026 Scholarship Luncheon at the Erickson Alumni Center, bringing together scholarship recipients and donors for an afternoon of connection, gratitude, and a savory lunch.

“The generosity of our donors lifts financial burdens and other barriers our students face so that they can fully focus on their education,” said Dean Tara Hulsey.

During the event, students Laci Sears and Briana Janice Gradie shared how scholarships have positively impacted their educational journeys and helped them pursue their goals in nursing.

“Because donors chose to invest in students like me, I was able to reduce my work hours and focus more on my education,” Laci shared.

“It helps a lot, not just financially but for stability, to give me a chance to breathe and to feel recognized for the effort I’m putting into something,” Briana added.

We are deeply grateful to the generous donors who continue to invest in the future of nursing and to the outstanding students whose dedication inspires us every day.

Congratulations to all scholarship recipients and thank you to our donors for making these opportunities possible. 💛💙