Community & Global Engagement

Many of our faculty continue to practice as healthcare providers in clinics, hospitals and other nonprofit organizations to provide critical services to those who need it. This “real-world” experience gives our faculty (and our students) unique perspectives because they are actively caring for patients. We have faculty-led clinics, including a local diabetes clinic, and provide mental health services to those who need it.

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Students have a number of opportunities to study abroad, which can expand their understanding of global health.

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A study from WVU School of Nursing researcher Veronica Gallo highlights how faith community nurses can be key to addressing the mental health needs of people who attend churches, mosques, synagogues and other houses of worship. Her findings appear in the Journal of Christian Nursing.

Faith Community Nursing

Foundations of Faith Community Nursing, a course offered by the WVU School of Nursing, teaches participants how to improve health in faith communities, as well as to provide quality care to members of different faith backgrounds in the clinical care setting.

Once students have completed the course, they can begin making a difference in their communities — from establishing walking groups and hosting blood drives to sharing vaccination information and offering blood pressure screenings.

Campus & Community Health Fairs

WVU School of Nursing students, faculty and alumni actively engage with members of the community to provide holistic health and wellness services, resources and education.

Whether on campus or in the community, these community health fairs commonly feature free assessments, such as blood pressure, heart rate, blood sugar, temperature, wound care, height and weight, and EKG and heart rhythm; mental health resources and interactive demonstrations; and much more.

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MUSHROOM

MUSHROOM, or Multidisciplinary UnSheltered Homeless Relief Outreach Of Morgantown, is a program that brings together medical, nursing, dental, social work and other health professional volunteers on "street rounds."

Ready to make an impact in your community?

Whether you are interested in earning your first degree or advancing your field of knowledge at the graduate level, the WVU School of Nursing has a program for you on one of our five campuses.

Learn about our campuses

West Virginia University School of Nursing campuses. A basic map of the State of West Virginia. Dots are placed on the map to indicate the five locations of the WVU School of Nursing campuses: Morgantown, Keyser, Bridgeport, Charleston and Beckley.