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
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
In the WVJC Charleston campus medical assisting lab, Program Director Chelsea Abbott works with her class on subcutaneous injections. Hands-on learning is an integral part of the Clinical Medical Assistant program at WVJC. As you can see here, smaller classroom sizes allow instructors to take a more one-on-one student approach, answering questions and giving the … Read more
West Virginia Junior College provides students with access to accelerated, hands-on training. Students enjoy lab time in smaller classes and more one-on-one time with the instructor. Chelsea, the Clinical Medical Assisting Director at WVJC, is showing her class, through demonstration, how to perform venipuncture with a butterfly needle. This guidance and class structure helps prepare … Read more
WVJC Presents 9 Tips for College Students Starting college is a big deal regardless of age. West Virginia Junior College enjoys the diverse campus setting we provide to each student. We compiled some of the top tips students and instructors have shared just for you. If you are looking for a small, hands-on college setting … Read more
Hands-On Skills – Measuring Oxygen Saturation West Virginia Junior College’s accelerated associate degree in Clinical Medical Assistant program provides valuable in-lab, hands-on training to our students. Watch as student Alexia demonstrates how to measure oxygen saturation using a pulse oximeter. Medical assisting students at WVJC enjoy smaller classes, one-on-one instructional opportunities, and hands-on learning. They … Read more
WVJC and Moodr Health Collaborate For Nursing Student Mental Health Support Program West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) and Moodr Health have partnered to introduce an exciting pilot program that prioritizes mental health during nursing education. This innovative initiative, launched at the WVJC Charleston campus, is set to provide crucial support for a nursing cohort of … Read more
