Waynesburg University Nursing Department

09/04/2026

Friday fun day in fundamentals of nursing sophomore lab before the long weekend!

08/06/2026

Incredible spotlight of one of our incredible senior nursing students. We are so proud of you, Ethan!

🩺 Student Spotlight: Ethan Mata ('27)

A senior nursing major, Ethan shares how his experiences at Waynesburg, from hands-on clinicals to the Immersion Room, have prepared him for a career rooted in compassionate patient care.

🔗 Read his Student Spotlight to learn more about his journey at WU: https://www.waynesburg.edu/news/student-spotlight-ethan-mata-27

07/07/2026

We love Dr. Zak! 🩺🧡

🩺 Meet Dr. Sherry Zak, Ph.D., RN, Director of Nursing and Health Services and Associate Professor of Nursing at Waynesburg University. Under her leadership, Waynesburg University's Health Services is committed to providing high-quality care for common health concerns while supporting students' well-being and helping them navigate a smooth transition to campus.

🔗 Read Dr. Zak's full Q&A: https://www.waynesburg.edu/news/health-services-wu-meet-dr-zak

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from Waynesburg University Nursing! ❤️🤍💙

As our nation celebrates 250 years of faith, family, and freedom, we are reminded of the incredible blessing it is to live, learn, serve, and care in the United States of America.
For 250 years, nurses have been part of our nation’s story—bringing compassion, courage, skill, and hope to communities across this country. Through times of uncertainty, hardship, healing, and joy, nurses have answered the call to serve.

Today, we celebrate not only the freedom we are blessed with, but also the calling of nursing and the privilege of preparing future nurses to carry that legacy forward.
What an incredible country we live in. 🇺🇸

06/30/2026

We hope to see anyone interested in our programs tomorrow anytime between 4-6pm in Stewart Science Hall 🩺🧡

Join us for the Waynesburg University Nursing Open House on Wednesday, July 1, and discover what makes our programs special!

Stop by the 1st Floor of Stewart Science Hall anytime between 4:00–6:00 PM to explore our nursing programs, meet faculty, ask questions, and learn more about your path to becoming a nurse OR advancing your nursing career.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🩺🧡🖤

06/15/2026

Today, former roommates and 1989 nursing graduates, Sarah Mollo and Melissa Laird, visited us and got a tour of our updated facilities! We love when alumni come see us. Thanks for stopping by! 🩺🧡

06/09/2026

We love to see our WU Nursing students involved in UPMC’s incredible externship program! What an awesome experience! 🩺🙌

We’re excited to have 16 interns at UPMC Washington and 1 at UPMC Greene joining our team for the summer. We’re proud to provide them with the opportunity to experience the nursing role firsthand, explore different areas, and help shape their future nursing paths.

We kicked off their experience with a memorable start— the group had the chance to visit the helipad at UPMC Washington, tour the helicopter, and even watch it take off!

06/08/2026

Join us for the Waynesburg University Nursing Open House on Wednesday, July 1, and discover what makes our programs special!

Stop by the 1st Floor of Stewart Science Hall anytime between 4:00–6:00 PM to explore our nursing programs, meet faculty, ask questions, and learn more about your path to becoming a nurse OR advancing your nursing career.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🩺🧡🖤

05/14/2026

We are so proud to be recognized as a best LPN-to-BSN Program in Pennsylvania! 🩺🧡

A top-ranked path to advance your nursing career 🩺

Waynesburg University’s LPN to BSN Program has been ranked No. 2 on PracticalNursing.org’s list of 2026 Best Pennsylvania LPN to RN/BSN Programs. The University was recognized for the program’s flexibility, quality clinical preparation and commitment to helping working nurses advance their careers.

🔗 Read more: waynesburg.edu/news/waynesburg-u-lpn-bsn-program-ranked-no-2-pennsylvania

05/14/2026

🩺🧡Vanessa is a BSN graduate from our Class of 2020. We are so proud of the nurse she has become and the work she is doing. Way to go, Vanessa! 👏

When Vanessa Black first considered a career in health care, she knew she wanted to help people close to home. Growing up in a close-knit rural community showed her how compassionate, dependable care matters – especially in small hospitals.

Today, Vanessa is a senior professional staff nurse at UPMC Greene, where she began her journey as a nursing assistant before becoming a registered nurse.

Outside of work, Vanessa is rediscovering her hobbies after completing school to become an advanced practice nurse. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and her dog, hiking, and soaking in nature to recharge.

After nearly six years as an RN, she says the most gratifying part of her job is knowing that even the smallest acts of caring can make a meaningful difference.

“Compassion and empathy are just as important as clinical skills,” she said.