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
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Baccalaureate Nursing Programs (4 years)

ALDERSON-BROADDUS COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING - DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES
PO BOX 2033, PHILIPPI, WEST VIRGINIA 26416. (304) 457-6285
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH PROFESSIONS (304) 696-675
PRICHARD HALL 423, ONE JOHN MARSHALL WAY, HUNTINGTON, WV 25701
MOUNTAIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
PO BOX 9003, BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA 25802. (304) 929-1327
SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 25443. (304) 876-5341
UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON
2300 MACCORKLE AVENUE, SE CHARLESTON, WV 25304. (304) 357-4846
WEST LIBERTY STATE COLLEGE
NURSING PROGRAM, WEST LIBERTY, WEST VIRGINIA 26074. (304) 336-8062
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING
6700 HEALTH SCIENCE SOUTH, MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 26506. (304) 293-6521
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
405 FAYETTE PIKE, MONTOGOMERY, WEST VIRGINIA 25136. (304) 442-3221
WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
59 COLLEGE AVENUE, BUCKHANNON, WEST VIRGINIA 26201. (304) 473-8224
WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
316 WEST VIRGINIA AVENUE, WHEELING, WV 26003. (304) 243-2227

Associate Degree Nursing Program (2 years)

BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
219 ROCK STREET, BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA 24701, (304) 327-4144
DAVIS AND ELKINS COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
100 CAMPUS DRIVE, ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA 26241. (304) 637-1314
FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING
1201 LOCUST AVENUE, FAIRMONT, WV 26554. (304) 367-4767
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. (304) 526-1415
COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF SHEPHERD 
SCHOOL OF NURSING
400 WEST STEPHEN STREET, MARTINSBURG, WV 25401. (304) 260-4380
SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
SCHOOL OF NURSING, MT. GAY, WEST VIRGINIA 25637. (304) 792-7098
UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON
SCHOOL OF NURSING
2300 MACCORKLE AVENUE, SE CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25304. (304) 357-4836
WEST VIRGINIA NORTHERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
1704 MARKET STREET, WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003. (304) 233-5900  
WEST VIRGINIA STATE COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
SCHOOL OF NURSING 
COLE COMPLEX 307, INSTITUTE, WV 25112. (304) 766-5242
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY AT PARKERSBURG
SCHOOL OF NURSING
300 CAMPUS DRIVE, PARKERSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA 26101. (304) 424-8300

 

Baccalaureate Programs In Nursing For Registered Nurses Only

ALDERSON-BROADDUS COLLEGE
SCHOOL OF NURSING, PHILIPPI, WEST VIRGINIA 26416. (304) 457-6267
BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE
SCHOOL OF NURSING
219 ROCK STREET, BLUEFIELD, WV 24701. (304) 327-4136
DAVIS AND ELKINS COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING
100 CAMPUS DRIVE, ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA 26241. (304) 637-1314
FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH
1201 LOCUST AVENUE, FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA 26554. (304) 367-4767
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING (304) 293-6521
6400 HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SOUTH, MORGANTOWN, WV 26506.
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF NURSING (304) 442-3221
405 FAYETTE PIKE, ORNDORFF HALL, MONTGOMERY, WEST VIRGINIA 25136.
WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING
316 WEST VIRGINIA AVENUE, WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003. (304) 243-2227

Masters Programs In Nursing

MOUNTAIN STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING, BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA 25802. (304) 929-1327
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH PROFESSIONS
ONE JOHN MARSHALL WAY, HUNTINGTON, WV 25701. (304) 696-2636
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING (304) 293-4298
6400 HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SOUTH, MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 26506.
WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING (304) 243-2227
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. (304) 293- 4298

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 (304) 843-3255
Cabell County Career Technology Center - School of Practical Nursing
1035 Norway Avenue, Huntington, WV 25705. (304) 528-5172
Fayette Institute of Technology - School of Practical Nursing
300 W. Oyler Avenue, Oak Hill, West Virginia 25901. (304) 469-2911
Fred W. Eberle Tri-County Vocational Technical Center
School of Practical Nursing, Route 5, Buckhannon, WV 26201. (304) 472-1259
Garnet Career Center School of Practical Nursing
422 Dickinson Street, Charleston, WV 25301. (304) 348-6114
Greenbrier County School of Practical Nursing
1 Spartan Lane, Greenbrier East High School, Lewisburg, WV 24901. (304) 647-6487
James Rumsey Technical Institute - School of Practical Nursing
3274 Hedgesville Road, Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401. (304) 754-7925
John D. Rockefeller, IV Career Center School of Practical Nursing
95 Rockyside Road, New Cumberland, WV 26047. (304) 564-3337
Logan-Mingo School of Practical Nursing - Ralph Willis Vocational Center
P.O. Box 1747, Logan, WV 25601, (304) 752-4687
McDowell County Career and Technical Center School of Practical Nursing
Drawer V, Welch, WV 24801. (304) 436-6180
Mercer County Technical Education Center School of Practical Nursing
1397 Stafford Drive, Princeton, West Virginia 24740. (304) 425-7460
Mineral County Vocational Technical Center School of Practical Nursing
600 Harley O. Staggers Drive, Keyser, WV 26726. (304) 788-4240
Mingo County Vocational Center School of Practical Nursing
Route 2, Box 52 A, Delbarton, WV 25670. (304) 475-2078
Monongalia County Vocational Technical Center School of Practical Nursing
1000 Mississippi Street, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505. (304)291-9240
New River Community and Technical College School of Practical Nursing
6101 Webster Road, Summersville, WV 26651. (304) 872-1236
Putnam County Career and Technology Center
Post Office Box 640, Eleanor, West Virginia 25070. (304) 586-3494
Randolph County Vocational Center
200 Kennedy Drive, Elkins, WV 26241. (304) 636-9195
Roane Jackson Technical Center School of Practical Nursing
4800 Spencer Road, Leroy, WV 25252. (304) 372-7335
Summers County Career Center - School of Practical Nursing
Rt 20 North, Box 11A, Hinton, West Virginia 25951. (304) 466-6040
United Technical Center School of Practical Nursing
Route 3, Box 43 C, Clarksburg, WV 26301. (304) 624-3284
Wood County School of Practical Nursing
#1 Campusview Drive, Vienna, WV 26105. (304)865-6262
Wyoming County Vocational Technical Center
HCR 72, Box 200Pineville, West Virginia 24874. (304) 732-8050

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 accredited clinical nurse specialist programs, 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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