Recently, West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) has started assisting others around West Virginia in continuing education training for nurses so others can access the same high-quality education as our Nursing programs provide. WVJC’s Director of Simulation Education in Nursing, Brian Harris, heads this training. Brian also oversees WVJC’s Mobile Nursing Lab fleet, where students in … Read more
West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) is delighted to announce that Dr. Aaron Settle has been selected as our “Educator of the Year!” This prestigious award honors a team member who demonstrates a significant commitment to student success and makes a meaningful impact on their academic journey. Dr. Settle’s dedication, expertise, and passion for teaching have … Read more
It is no secret that nurses are respected and valuable members of healthcare teams. There are several nationally recognized days throughout the year to honor nurses, including the most recent Certified Nurses Day, which is celebrated annually on March 19th. Nurses are dedicated and passionate individuals who do more than simply care for their patients. … Read more
Happy New Year from WVJC Charleston! As many people know, this is the time of year when New Year’s resolutions are made. Common resolutions tend to be working out consistently, eating healthier, traveling more for leisure or visiting family, improving sleep, being more productive and mindful, and so on! The New Year brings hope and … Read more
On Monday, November 11th, West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) in Cross Lanes teamed up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive. This event, held on Veterans Day, exemplified the spirit of giving back to those in need. As we honor our veterans, WVJC nursing students and staff collaborated to make a meaningful … Read more
Congratulations to the first class of WVJC School of Nursing at Mon Health and Charleston Area Medical Center nurses! November marked a significant milestone for WVJC School of Nursing at Mon Health and Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) nursing students. These students endured 18 months of rigorous studying, training, testing, and learning to earn their … Read more
As Thanksgiving approaches, WVJC Charleston is embracing the holiday spirit by organizing a collection of non-perishable food donations to put together Thanksgiving baskets for community families in need. This initiative, led by students and staff alike, aims to make a meaningful impact, ensuring that more local families can access a traditional Thanksgiving meal, even in … Read more
Rolling admission at WVJC offers a distinctive, student-focused approach. Unlike the rigid deadlines found at many other institutions, this process enables prospective students to submit their applications for review and acceptance into a program whenever they choose. This admission model, designed with your unique needs in mind, provides some flexibility, allowing you to start your … Read more
Are you looking for a scare? Fright this way! October 31st is a magical day filled with fright when monsters, witches, and ghouls haunt the streets, searching for sweet treats: Halloween. Children and adults don their creative costumes, transforming into magical characters from their wildest imaginations. Streets are filled with spooky decorations, glowing jack-o’ lanterns, … Read more
How Cleo the Support Cat Transforms Lives at WVJC School of Nursing In the demanding and often stressful nursing education environment, finding effective ways to support students’ mental health and well-being is crucial. At WVJC School of Nursing, one unique member of the team has taken on the role with surprising effectiveness: Cleo, the unlikely … Read more
