WVJC Bridgeport Welcomes Guest Speaker Hannah Smith! Ms. Cummings’s Introduction to Clinical Procedures 101 and her Clinical Medical Procedures 203 classes welcomed a guest speaker, recent WVJC clinical medical assistant graduate Hannah Smith. She is currently working as a pharmacy tech at CVS Pharmacy as she waits to start the Practical Nursing program in January … 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 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
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
Meet Practical Nursing Student Alison Galan! Alison Galan started her journey at West Virginia Junior College in December of 2022. Alison chose the Practical Nursing program, which allows her to obtain her diploma in 12 months. She stated that she chose the West Virginia Junior College Bridgeport because “I always wanted to start my career … Read more
Dianne Phillips, the ATI and Sim Lab Coordinator, and practical nursing student Alison Galan demonstrate how to perform a lung assessment on an adult patient. Alison had already knocked on the door for permission to enter, washed her hands, and identified the patient using two forms of ID. Relying on her knowledge of the anatomy … Read more
At West Virginia Junior College, we know that every student is unique and deserves an educational experience that meets their individual needs. That’s why we have created a learning environment that works for students, regardless of their unique situation. WVJC offers a different educational approach, allowing students to balance their families and work schedules with … Read more
Discover What WVJC Does During Back-To-School Time! On Tuesday, August 23, 2022, West Virginia Junior College in Bridgeport, WV host the 2nd annual Back to School Bash from 2-6 pm. The bash was directed by the students in the Practical Nursing program with support from the campus. This event allowed the practical nursing students to … Read more
Practical Nursing Student Highlight – Christy Shanabarger Christy Shanabarger is a student in the Practical Nursing program at West Virginia Junior College. Before attending WVJC, Christy worked in a variety of jobs at places like Walmart, Hardees, and a few hotels. It didn’t take long after working those positions to figure out that it wasn’t … Read more
