Southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy Now Accepting Applications

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The Southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy is now accepting applications from rising 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing. The two-day summer program will be held on June 23-24, 2026 at the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus, and will provide hands-on learning opportunities for participants to explore real-life nursing skills.

Why it matters

The Junior Nursing Academy aims to inspire and educate the next generation of nurses in the Southern West Virginia region, where there is a growing need for healthcare professionals. By exposing students to the nursing field at an early age, the program hopes to encourage more young people to consider a career in this vital industry.

The details

To apply, students must write a short essay about why they want to participate and have a GPA of 3.0 or above. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2026. Accepted students will learn skills such as taking vital signs, infection control, and sterile procedures, as well as visit the on-campus skills lab and local hospitals.

• The Southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy will take place on Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
• The application deadline is Sunday, March 1, 2026.

What’s next

Students interested in attending the Southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy must submit their applications by the March 1, 2026 deadline.