Welcome to this week’s vlog from WVJC Online’s Pharmacy Technician Program! In this vlog, Pharmacy Technician Program Director Jamie McGuire takes center stage to guide students through one of the most critical aspects of pharmacy safety: the proper technique for uncapping and recapping a needle without risking accidental needlestick injuries. Safety is Essential! As future … Read more
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
April 7th, 2025, was World Health Day! Each year, World Health Day is celebrated on the seventh of April. This special day represents the kickoff of a year-long campaign to raise awareness and bring about improvements to a specific sector of the healthcare system. This year’s theme is Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures, which focuses on … Read more
If you’re nearing the end of your Nursing program at West Virginia Junior College (WVJC), congratulations! You’ve made it through countless lectures, clinical rotations, and sleepless study nights. While this is an exciting time, it can also be overwhelming as you prepare for your final exams, the NCLEX-RN* exam, and, ultimately, launching your nursing career. … Read more
Heather Myers is an administrative assistant at West Virginia Junior College at our Bridgeport campus. Her journey with WVJC started long before she became a staff member. From being a WVJC graduate to becoming a valued part of our administrative team, Heather’s story is a testament to the supportive and student-focused environment we cultivate at … 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
For healthcare professionals, nursing is often described as a calling rather than a profession. Becoming a nurse takes hard work, dedication, and the unrelenting support of your loved ones. Imagine starting this important journey with your closest family members by your side. WVJC is excited to share the inspiring story of a family that has … Read more
Natosha Patterson’s educational journey is a testament to perseverance and dedication amidst life’s challenges. Her path to West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) began after a prior attempt at higher education, when she initially enrolled at another institution in 2013. Despite having a positive experience, the timing wasn’t ideal for Natosha, who was balancing the responsibilities … Read more
WVJC Morgantown nursing students recently had the rare and extraordinary opportunity to witness a transplant procedure at Mon Health Medical Center. This unprecedented experience not only exposed the students to critical surgical and medical nursing procedures but also gave them a front-row seat to history. The case, as noted by CORE (Center for Organ Recovery … Read more
