West Virginia Board of Nursing approval . The program will be delivered at Glenville State College .
“ Students pursuing nursing degrees in the north central West Virginia region have the greatest opportunities right here in their own backyards ,” says David Goldberg , president and CEO of Mon Health System . “ Through our Mon Health Scholars Program , we have the unique and exciting opportunity to keep our extraordinary home-grown talent living and working within our communities to ensure our region continues to thrive .”
The Mon Health Scholars Program offers West Virginia School of Nursing programs a scholarship to their nursing students and the promise of employment with Mon Health after completing their degree .
“ Skilled and compassionate nurses are vital to our mission , especially nurses who have the academic and clinical education needed to successfully adapt in the rapidly changing healthcare environment ,” says Krystal Atkinson , chief nursing executive at Mon Health System . “ We are certain our Mon Health Scholars will enable us to continue providing quality , compassionate care to our communities , and we are proud to support them through every step of their career development .”
Under the agreement , Mon Health Scholars will earn their nursing degree , fulfill most of their clinical rotations within Mon Health System , and be guaranteed employment within the health system following graduation . The scholarship also provides financial support that can include tuition , textbooks
and academic fees . Mon Health System selects the scholarship award recipients .
“ We appreciate working with Mon Health and their president and CEO David Goldberg on this partnership . I believe this will benefit our students and will help one of the most important industries – health care . These types of opportunities for students are particularly important in our area ,” says Dr . Mark A . Manchin , president of Glenville State College .
The Best Lawyers in America Names WV Oil and Gas Lawyer Allison Farrell to 2022 List
West Virginia oil and gas lawyer Allison J . Farrell has been recognized in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America as the oil and gas law Lawyer of the Year in Morgantown , WV . The award represents her contributions in the field in North Central West Virginia . Attorneys are selected by their peers for this well-respected recognition , indicating superior performance in their field of practice .
A partner at Jenkins Fenstermaker , Farrell leads the firm ’ s north-central West Virginia office , which is located in Clarksburg , WV . Under Farrell ’ s leadership , Jenkins Fenstermaker ’ s northern West Virignia office has grown significantly since it was established three years ago .
“ It ’ s always a great honor to be chosen for Best Lawyers ,” Farrell says , “ But this recognition is truly a reflection of the talents and efforts put forth by the whole team here in the northern West Virginia office of Jenkins Fenstermaker .” •
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