For years in West Virginia, nursing education has taken place within educational institutions.

Registered nurses typically complete a two-to-four-year program, then enter the workforce after earning their degrees and taking the proper exams.

However, WVU Medicine West Virginia University is investing in an alternative route.

In this week's lead story, learn about how WVU Medicine's hospital-based nursing school and registered nursing diploma program is bringing nursing education back into hospitals.

Should Nursing Education Go Back Into Hospitals?

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Infographic: How Nurses Can Engage Patients

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Must Reads

Are NPs replacing docs? They’re definitely reshaping healthcare. — The Boston Globe
Akron Children's Hospital, University of Akron to offer free associate degree in nursing —Cleveland.com
To retain nurses, state board to launch new technician certification process — Alabama Daily News
Portland area Providence doctors and nurses authorize strike as contract negotiations continue — OPB
Program linking 911 callers to nurses expands throughout East County — The San Diego Union Tribune

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