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
Eighteen months ago, Desiree Martin enrolled in West Virginia Junior College’s (WVJC) accelerated, direct admission Nursing program in Charleston, WV. Now, she’s preparing to graduate this month, March 2025. This alone is already an impressive accomplishment, but Desiree’s story showcases the resilience and determination that define a success story and what it means to be … 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
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
