WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education

09/01/2026

🩺 Thinking About Applying to the WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education?

Applications are open now for our August 2027 cohorts in Morgantown, Martinsburg and Wheeling!

Here’s what you need to apply:

🎓 High school diploma or GED

📊 Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
Don’t meet the 2.5 GPA requirement? A GPA exemption process is available.

📚 Required coursework:
• Algebra
• English
• Chemistry
Each must be completed with a grade of C or better before beginning the program.

📄 Transcripts
Submit transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended.

⭐ Optional test scores
ACT, SAT and TEAS scores are not required, but competitive scores may strengthen your application.

💻 Complete the online application at https://wmwsonis.jenzabarcloud.com/studapp.cfm

📅 Applications close October 5 at 11:59 am

Interested but still have questions? We’re happy to help you learn more about the program and the application process. Contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.wvumedicine.org.

Start your journey toward becoming an RN with WVU Medicine!

08/18/2026

🎉 Welcome, Fall 2026 Cohort! 🎉

Today, we officially welcomed our third cohort of students to the WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education's Morgantown location! 💙💛

What better way to welcome them to the CNE than with an “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” themed orientation celebrating the start of their nursing journey! 🎈📚 From meeting faculty and staff to getting to know their new classmates, it was a great day celebrating the beginning of what promises to be an incredible 21 months ahead.

Classes officially begin next week, and we couldn’t be more excited to watch these future nurses learn, grow, and take the first steps toward their new careers. 🩺💙

To our Fall 2026 cohort: We wish you the very best of luck as you begin this journey. Work hard, support one another, enjoy the experience, and remember — oh, the places you’ll go! 🎓✨

Welcome to the CNE family, Fall 2026! 💙💛

08/11/2026

📣 It’s Official — Applications Are Now Open! 📣

The next admission cycle for the WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education RN Diploma Program is officially open! 🎉💙

We are now accepting applications at all THREE of our locations:
📍 Morgantown
📍 Martinsburg
📍 Wheeling

Whether you’re just starting your nursing journey or ready to take the next step toward becoming an RN, now is your time to apply!

🌐 Learn more about our program and admission requirements: https://wvumedicine.org/info/center-for-nursing-education/

📅 Application Window: August 11 – October 5, 2026
🎓 Classes Begin: August 2027
🔗 Apply here: https://wmwsonis.jenzabarcloud.com/studapp.cfm

The WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education is a state-of-the-art, hospital-based nursing school and registered nursing diploma program housed at the WVU…

08/10/2026

More locations have been added! We’ll be visiting several of our WVU Medicine hospitals over the next few weeks to answer questions about our RN program and upcoming admission cycle.

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an RN, stop by and see us! Please share with anyone who may be interested!

About the ProgramAcademic Information The WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education is a state-of-the-art, hospital-based nursing school and registered nursing…

08/08/2026

We were honored to host this important emergency preparedness exercise at the WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education. We’re proud to support the training of WVU Medicine teams and our community partners as they work together to strengthen emergency response to keep our facilities and communities safe.

“Training today, protecting tomorrow”

Simulation exercises for the worst possible scenarios help prepare first responders for future emergencies. WVU Police officers were recently part of a training exercise with WVU Medicine and other agencies. ➡️

https://wvumedicine.org/news/article/WVU-Medicine/Press-Releases/training-today-protecting-tomorrow?utm_source=facebook-safety&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=general&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=comm29

08/07/2026

We'll be visiting several WVU Medicine hospitals over the next few weeks to answer questions about our RN Diploma Program, including our full tuition waiver, admissions requirements, and the application process.

WVU Medicine employees and members of the public are welcome to stop by! We'd love to meet you and answer your questions.

📍 Upcoming visits:
• WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center - Aug. 11, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (cafeteria)
• WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center - Aug. 11, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. (cafeteria)
• Wheeling Hospital - Aug. 12, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (lobby)
• WVU Medicine Golisano Children's — Aug. 14, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (lobby)
• WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital — Aug. 19, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (cafeteria)
• United Hospital Center— Aug. 20, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (outside cafeteria)
• WVU Medicine Fairmont Medical Center— Aug. 27, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (conference room)

No appointment is needed—just stop by, bring your questions, and learn how you can take the next step toward becoming an RN!

📅 Applications are open Aug. 11–Oct. 5 for our August 2027 cohorts in Morgantown, Martinsburg, and Wheeling.

🌐 For more information, visit our website:

About the ProgramAcademic Information The WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education is a state-of-the-art, hospital-based nursing school and registered nursing…

08/04/2026

🚨 Applications Open in ONE WEEK! 🚨

Dreaming of becoming a nurse? Your journey starts here!

Beginning August 11, we will be accepting applications for our August 2027 class at all three of our WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education locations:
📍 Morgantown
📍 Martinsburg
📍 Wheeling

💙 Why choose our Diploma Nursing Program?
✔️ Hospital-based program with extensive hands-on clinical experience
✔️ Graduate are prepared to take the same NCLEX-RN® licensure exam as associate and bachelor's degree nursing graduates
✔️ One-on-one academic support, intensive clinical experiences, and comprehensive student services
✔️ ACEN accredited

🎓 Tuition Waiver
Every student receives a tuition waiver covering tuition, books, fees, and required supplies in exchange for a three-year employment commitment in any bedside nursing position at one of WVU Medicine's 25 hospitals across WV, PA, MD, and OH after graduation.

✅ Minimum Admission Requirements
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (GPA exemption form available for applicants below 2.5)
• Grade of C or better in Algebra, Chemistry, and English

📅 Applications Open August 11 at 9:00 am and Close October 5 at 11:59 am

Applications open each August and January, approximately one year before classes begin. Morgantown admits students twice a year (January and August), while Martinsburg and Wheeling admit one August cohort annually.

📞 Interested in learning more? Schedule a tour or speak with a member of our team!

🌐 www.wvumedicine.org/cne
📧 [email protected]
📱 304-418-1060

About the ProgramAcademic Information The WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education is a state-of-the-art, hospital-based nursing school and registered nursing…

07/25/2026

What an incredible two days with our 11th and 12th grade Junior Nursing Academy students! 💙🩶

As students begin thinking about life after high school, this experience gave them the opportunity to step into the role of a nurse and develop an understanding of the knowledge, skills, and teamwork that are essential to the profession.

Highlights included:
✨ Hands-on patient care activities in our nursing skills lab
🩺 High-fidelity simulation experiences that challenged critical thinking and clinical decision-making
❤️ Vital signs practice and patient assessment skills
🧼 Infection prevention and hand hygiene education
🚑 Earning their Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Our students were highly engaged, asked thoughtful questions, and showed a genuine interest in nursing and healthcare careers.

We hope this experience sparked an interest in nursing and inspired them as they plan for their future.

07/18/2026

This week we had the pleasure of welcoming an amazing group of 9th and 10th grade students to our Junior Nursing Academy, where they experienced what it’s like to be a nurse through fun, interactive, and hands-on learning. 💙🩺

During the academy, students:
🧼 Learned the importance of infection prevention and proper hand hygiene
❤️ Practiced taking vital signs
🏥 Participated in realistic patient simulation scenarios
🩹 Practiced hands-on nursing skills in our skills lab
🚑 Earned their Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

We hope this experience inspired these future healthcare professionals and gave them a glimpse into the rewarding world of nursing. Thank you to all of our faculty, staff, and partners who helped make this week such a success!

We can’t wait to welcome our next group of students next week!