The Senator Daily

Advancements in the Nursing Profession by 2025: How to Stay Ahead
The nursing profession is on the brink of significant change by 2025. With technology advancing and new practices emerging, future nursing trends will need to adapt quickly to stay relevant. Innovations in telehealth, […]

Reflecting Along the Journey
During the 2022 commencement season, our baccalaureate speaker offered a humorous observation congratulating the student-athletes of Davis & Elkins College as the only Senators getting anything done. While I will steer clear of […]

Public Health Nurse vs. Hospital Nurse: Key Differences and Comparisons
Did you know that public health nurses can impact the lives of thousands, while hospital nurses often focus on individual patient care? Both roles are crucial in healthcare but serve different purposes. Public […]

Davis & Elkins College Recognizes Seven Honorary Endowed Chairs
An endowed academic chair is a faculty position that is permanently funded by an endowed gift. Davis & Elkins College proudly recognizes seven distinguished members of the College as recipients of honorary endowed […]

Davis & Elkins College Proudly Welcomes Freshmen Residents to Glory Residence Hall
Davis & Elkins College opened the doors of its state-of-the-art residence hall to students of the Class of 2028 on Saturday morning. The building features one hundred beds for residents, as well as […]

How to Become a Nurse Practitioner: Steps to Advance Your Nursing Career
Curious about how to become a nurse practitioner? This rewarding career combines patient care with advanced medical knowledge. You’ll play a vital role in healthcare, diagnosing conditions and prescribing treatments. The journey involves […]

Davis & Elkins College Welcomes Wilson as Instructor of Education
Davis & Elkins College welcomes LaTishia Wilson to campus as an instructor of education. Wilson brings along a decade and a half of direct and field-adjacent experience in teaching and leadership roles. Wilson […]

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“Blessing” is a powerful word and a life-altering concept. In our increasingly divided and sometimes toxic society, blessings, both experienced and shared, are a salve on the wounds and pain we experience in […]

Doctor vs. Nurse Difficulty: Comparing Academic Demands and Impact
Choosing between a career as a doctor or a nurse can be a challenging decision, as both roles play crucial parts in the healthcare system. The paths to these professions involve different […]

Reflecting Along the Journey
“Glory to God in the highest!” This chorus from Handel’s Messiah played over and over in my mind as the crowd gathered for the dedication of our new residence hall this past Saturday. […]

How to Become a Nurse After High School: What Steps to Take
Choosing to become a nurse after high school is a promising decision for many aspiring healthcare professionals. This field has seen remarkable growth and transformation, with an increasing demand for skilled and […]

West Virginia Native and Decorated Researcher Gifts Endowed Scholarship and Funds for Memorial Garden to Davis & Elkins College
Henry P. Porter, Jr., PhD, has declared his intent to fully fund the Henry P. Porter, Sr. and Mary Gravatt Porter Memorial Scholarship during his lifetime. The scholarship is presented in tandem with […]



