West Virginia Nursing Schools

West Virginia University School of Nursing Plans New Nursing Doctoral Program

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The West Virginia University School of Nursing is developing a plan to offer a new graduate degree, the Doctor of Nursing Practice. The DNP degree will be offered to nurses who want the highest level of preparation for advanced practice nursing.

"The master's degree was the standard for advanced-practice nurses in the 20th century," said E. Jane Martin, Ph.D., dean of the School of Nursing. "But national accrediting bodies and the marketplace have been pushing for a doctoral-level program for nurses who provide patient care in an advanced role."

Advanced-practice nurses, including many graduates of the WVU master's program, serve as family nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, and neonatal nurse practitioners in hospitals, clinics, and public health programs. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing has recommended that future graduates continue their education to the doctoral level, in recognition of the practice demands associated with the increasing complexity of medical care and the health care system.

Nan S. Leslie, Ph.D., of the School of Nursing will direct the development of the DNP program. The WVU program will require approval of both University-level and state-level governing bodies before the degree can be offered. But Dr. Martin said she hopes to have a final proposal ready in time to admit current master's degree holders to a "bridge" program early in 2007, and open to new students (those already holding a bachelor's degree in nursing) in 2008.

"There is a great demand for this program among West Virginia nurses, and we do not want them to have to look out of state for this education," she said.

Accelerated Nursing Program at Fairmont State University School of Nursing Meets Student Goals

Theresa Witt had been a licensed practical nurse for 15 years when she decided she wanted to continue her education by enrolling in the Fairmont State University School of Nursing and Allied Health Administration Associate Degree in Nursing program

Witt is now set to be among the first students to complete a program FSU began offering in May 2005. The new accelerated program will allow her to complete the associate degree in one year, half the time usually required to meet this educational goal

"Fairmont State's service region has many Licensed Practical Nurses who are interested in progressing to licensure as a registered nurse," said Dr. Deborah Kisner, Dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health Administration. "This accelerated program gives students such as Theresa the opportunity to earn college credit toward the Associate of Science in Nursing for courses taken in their certificate program and to build on clinical competencies gained through their career."

Because Witt had no previous college background, she was required to take core classes that she started in advance of entering the Associate Degree in Nursing program. Witt said the key to success in the accelerated program is organization

"For me, that has been the most difficult task. Also, I have trouble testing, and so I've really had to practice my test-taking skills since nursing is all about passing the State Boards," she said. Read more about the Fairmont State University School of Nursing.

RN Baccalaureate Programs | RN Associate Programs | Masters Programs
Doctoral Programs | LPN Programs

Baccalaureate Nursing Programs (4 years)

ALDERSON-BROADDUS COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING - DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES
PO BOX 2033, PHILIPPI, WEST VIRGINIA 26416
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH PROFESSIONS
PRICHARD HALL 423, ONE JOHN MARSHALL WAY, HUNTINGTON, WV 25701
MOUNTAIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
PO BOX 9003, BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA 25802
SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 25443
UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON
2300 MACCORKLE AVENUE, SE CHARLESTON, WV 25304
WEST LIBERTY STATE COLLEGE
NURSING PROGRAM, WEST LIBERTY, WEST VIRGINIA 26074
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING
6700 HEALTH SCIENCE SOUTH, MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 26506
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
405 FAYETTE PIKE, MONTOGOMERY, WEST VIRGINIA 25136
WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
59 COLLEGE AVENUE, BUCKHANNON, WEST VIRGINIA 26201
WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
316 WEST VIRGINIA AVENUE, WHEELING, WV 26003

Associate Degree Nursing Program (2 years)

BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
219 ROCK STREET, BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA 24701
DAVIS AND ELKINS COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
100 CAMPUS DRIVE, ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA 26241
FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING
1201 LOCUST AVENUE, FAIRMONT, WV 26554
SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING AT MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS
2900 FIRST AVENUE, HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25702
COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF SHEPHERD 
SCHOOL OF NURSING
400 WEST STEPHEN STREET, MARTINSBURG, WV 25401
SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
SCHOOL OF NURSING, MT. GAY, WEST VIRGINIA 25637
UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON
SCHOOL OF NURSING
2300 MACCORKLE AVENUE, SE CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25304
WEST VIRGINIA NORTHERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
1704 MARKET STREET, WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003
WEST VIRGINIA STATE COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
SCHOOL OF NURSING 
COLE COMPLEX 307, INSTITUTE, WV 25112
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY AT PARKERSBURG
SCHOOL OF NURSING
300 CAMPUS DRIVE, PARKERSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA 26101

 

Baccalaureate Programs In Nursing For Registered Nurses Only

ALDERSON-BROADDUS COLLEGE
SCHOOL OF NURSING, PHILIPPI, WEST VIRGINIA 26416
BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE
SCHOOL OF NURSING
219 ROCK STREET, BLUEFIELD, WV 24701
DAVIS AND ELKINS COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING
100 CAMPUS DRIVE, ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA 26241
FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH
1201 LOCUST AVENUE, FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA 26554
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING
6400 HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SOUTH, MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF NURSING
405 FAYETTE PIKE, ORNDORFF HALL, MONTGOMERY, WEST VIRGINIA 25136
WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING
316 WEST VIRGINIA AVENUE, WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003

Masters Programs In Nursing

MOUNTAIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING, BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA 25802
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH PROFESSIONS
ONE JOHN MARSHALL WAY, HUNTINGTON, WV 25701
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING
6400 HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SOUTH, MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 26506
WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING
316 West Virginia AVENUE, WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003

Doctoral Program of Nursing

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING
6400 HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER S, MORGANTOWN, WV 26506

LPN Programs

Academy of Careers and Technology - School of Practical Nursing
390 Stanaford Road, Beckley, West Virginia 25801
B.M. Spurr School of Practical Nursing
800 Wheeling Avenue, Glen Dale, WV 26038
Cabell County Career Technology Center - School of Practical Nursing
1035 Norway Avenue, Huntington, WV 25705
Fayette Institute of Technology - School of Practical Nursing
300 W. Oyler Avenue, Oak Hill, West Virginia 25901
Fred W. Eberle Tri-County Vocational Technical Center
School of Practical Nursing, Route 5, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Garnet Career Center School of Practical Nursing
422 Dickinson Street, Charleston, WV 25301
Greenbrier County School of Practical Nursing
1 Spartan Lane, Greenbrier East High School, Lewisburg, WV 24901
James Rumsey Technical Institute - School of Practical Nursing
3274 Hedgesville Road, Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401
John D. Rockefeller, IV Career Center School of Practical Nursing
95 Rockyside Road, New Cumberland, WV 26047
Logan-Mingo School of Practical Nursing - Ralph Willis Vocational Center
P.O. Box 1747, Logan, WV 25601,
McDowell County Career and Technical Center School of Practical Nursing
Drawer V, Welch, WV 24801
Mercer County Technical Education Center School of Practical Nursing
1397 Stafford Drive, Princeton, West Virginia 24740
Mineral County Vocational Technical Center School of Practical Nursing
600 Harley O. Staggers Drive, Keyser, WV 26726
Mingo County Vocational Center School of Practical Nursing
Route 2, Box 52 A, Delbarton, WV 25670
Monongalia County Vocational Technical Center School of Practical Nursing
1000 Mississippi Street, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505
New River Community and Technical College School of Practical Nursing
6101 Webster Road, Summersville, WV 26651
Putnam County Career and Technology Center
Post Office Box 640, Eleanor, West Virginia 25070
Randolph County Vocational Center
200 Kennedy Drive, Elkins, WV 26241
Roane Jackson Technical Center School of Practical Nursing
4800 Spencer Road, Leroy, WV 25252
Summers County Career Center - School of Practical Nursing
Rt 20 North, Box 11A, Hinton, West Virginia 25951
United Technical Center School of Practical Nursing
Route 3, Box 43 C, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Wood County School of Practical Nursing
#1 Campusview Drive, Vienna, WV 26105
Wyoming County Vocational Technical Center
HCR 72, Box 200Pineville, West Virginia 24874

Nursing Resources

For information on a career as a registered nurse and nursing education visit the National League for Nursing.

For information on nursing career options, financial aid, and listings of BSN, graduate, and accelerated nursing programs visit the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

For additional information on registered nurses, including credentialing visit the American Nurses Association.

Information about employment opportunities may be obtained from local hospitals, nursing care facilities, home health care agencies, psychiatric facilities, the West Virginia State Board of Nursing, and local offices of the State employment service.

For information on obtaining U.S. certification and work visas for foreign-educated nurses, visit the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.

For information on nursing schools and lists of accredited programs in other states visit one of the following websites: North Carolina Nursing Schools, Nursing Schools in Texas and Nursing Schools in Ohio.

For a list of scholarships for clinical nurse specialist students, visit the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists.

For information on nurse midwives, including a list of accredited programs, visit the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

For information on nurse practitioners, including a list of accredited programs, visit the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

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