For graduating seniors Brianna Merkel and Lauren McFarland, the path to becoming a nurse has been shaped not only by their education, but by an opportunity that provided support when it mattered most.
Through a growing partnership between Ohio University Eastern and the WVU Medicine Aspiring Nurse Program(opens in a new window), students like Merkel and McFarland have gained access to financial assistance, mentorship and hands-on experiences that are helping turn their goals into reality.
The partnership between Ohio University Eastern and WVU Medicine was established in summer 2024 as part of a broader effort to expand support for nursing students.