The WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus recently hosted the southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy to rising eighth, ninth and tenth graders who are interested in a career in nursing.
During the academy, hosted in conjunction with WVU Tech, students learned CPR and vital sign skills. They also visited Raleigh General Hospital, Appalachian Regional Hospital, and met with AirEvac professionals.
“Junior Nursing Academy is a great way to introduce high schoolers to the profession of nursing,” said Hillary Parcell, Beckley Campus Chair. “We love hosting this event each year to allow students to get some hands-on learning experiences around nursing.”
The Beckley Campus offers the traditional four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the highest entry level degree into the profession. BSN-prepared nurses earn higher salaries and are in higher demand, which leads to more employment opportunities nationally and internationally, along with more negotiation power and a shorter pathway to graduate level degrees. For some states, regions, and healthcare organizations, a BSN is required.
For more information, visit nursing.wvu.edu.
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