West Virginia Junior College held a nursing pinning ceremony on April 15, 2023, to honor the March 2023 nursing graduates. A pinning ceremony is an important moment for these aspiring nurses. Each nurse selects a friend or family member to pin them at the ceremony. The graduates also take a moment to recite the Florence … Read more
The joint effort, synergy, and alliances are all a part of the collaboration to provide a high level of care for residents in our community. We are happy to announce the partnership of Mon Health System and West Virginia Junior College to create the WVJC School of Nursing at Mon Health Vandalia. Orientation for this … Read more
Have you considered a career as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) but aren’t sure of the steps to get started? At WVJC Bridgeport, we will help you through the process of enrolling in school and starting your new and exciting career. Continue reading to learn more about how you can achieve your goal of becoming … Read more
Are you a registered nurse with an associate degree, looking to further your education and expand your career opportunities? WVJC Online is excited to begin offering an online RN to BSN program to help nurses reach their full potential! Students in this program will earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in 12 … Read more
Are you ready to make a move from a job you don’t love to a career that provides you with stability and advancement opportunities? WVJC can set you on the path to your new career and help you leave short-term jobs behind. Continue reading to learn how to gain knowledge and skills to change your … Read more
Meet Nursing Program Director Chelsea Gianni! Chelsea Gianni started her career as a nurse in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. After obtaining her Master’s degree, she spent eight years as a family nurse practitioner at a primary care office in Morgantown, WV. During that time, she managed chronic diseases and acute conditions for patients of … Read more
Meet Nursing Graduate Najela Vallarta! Najela Vallarta graduated from West Virginia Junior College Bridgeport on December 16, 2022, with an associate’s degree in nursing. Prior to attending WVJC, she had just finished doing Molecular Genetics Research for WVU and decided to be a stay home mom/dog mom and concentrate more on her family. Mrs. Vallarta-Mazurik … Read more
Toy Drive for Children Each Nursing Cohort at West Virginia Junior College completes two community service projects before they graduate from the program. These service projects focus on an underrepresented population in our community. The March nursing cohort graduates recently completed a toy drive for one of their projects. They delivered dozens of gifts to children at … Read more
In recent years, many employers have started shifting toward a more skill-driven hiring method, and the healthcare field is no exception. As a result, many employers have begun requiring their employees to possess basic skills before starting a position, whether a degree or short-term training. West Virginia Junior College’s unique education approach allows our students and … Read more
Have you been considering furthering your education? Perhaps you’ve been looking for a training program that allows you to balance family, work, and college. Or you want to avoid spending four to six years at a traditional school taking classes you won’t need in your career. If this sounds like you, attending one of WVJC’s … Read more
