All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

St. Joseph’s Hospital celebrates Medical-Surgical Nurses Week

Pictured, left to right, are Sam Deffet, Traci Sears, Abby Poling, Sydney Maxwell, April Workman, Bevin Wagoner, and Janet Phillips.

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – St. Joseph’s Hospital is celebrating Medical-Surgical Nurses Week from November 1 to 7.  Medical-Surgical nurses focus every day on caring compassionately for patients and families. The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) has designated a special week, November 1-7, to shift that focus to the nurses themselves.

These nurses give tirelessly to their patients to ensure that they receive the best in care.  The Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB) partners with AMSN to celebrate the specialty of medical-surgical nursing during this week.

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