COLLEGE OF NURSING EVENTS Meet the Dean Receptions On July 31, 2008, College of Nursing Alumni Advisory Board member Mrs. Barbara Coen (BSN ‘76) and her husband William Coen hosted a Meet the Dean Reception for Dean Lisa Ann Plowfield, PhD, RN, to introduce her to the College of Nursing Naples area alumni and healthcare community.
Palm Beach Area Alumni Linda Donovan, Litha Varone, Mary Ann Leavitt, and Estelle Templeton pose with Dean Lisa Ann Plowfield, PhD, RN.
April 9, 2009, College of Nursing Alumni Advisory Board member Mrs. Litha Varone (BSN ‘73) and her husband Greg hosted a reception at their home in West Palm Beach. The Dean was introduced to the College of Nursing’s Palm Beach Area alumni and spoke briefly about national nursing issues, maintaining FSU connections, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and shifts in nursing education that have occurred since their graduation.
Homecoming 2008 The College of Nursing’s Annual Homecoming celebration was held on November 14 - 15, 2008. A reception was held on Friday evening to honor Dr. Marjorie F. Sparkman, a much beloved former faculty member. On Saturday morning, a conference program entitled “In Search of Quality: The Health Insurance Debate in America” was held as part of the Marjorie F. Sparkman Lectureship Series. Dr. Kenneth Brummel-Smith and Dr. William G. Weissert were the conference presenters and Felix Bradbury was the conference moderator. Felix Bradbury (BSN ‘92) looks on as Dr. Marjorie Sparkman says “isn’t this exciting”.
Golden Anniversary and Emeritus Events The College of Nursing hosted two events as part of the Florida State University Alumni Association’s Golden Anniversary and Emeritus Weekend celebrations that were held in April. The Golden Anniversary weekend on April 3, 2009 included a College of Nursing tour and a presentation by Associate Dean, Dianne Speake, PhD, RN on program updates for the College along with a tour of the clinical simulation classrooms.
The Emeritus Alumni Society, Recognition Reunion Weekend on April 17th also included a College of Nursing tour with a presentation on the College of Nursing’s program updates by Dean Lisa Ann Plowfield, PhD, RN and a tour of the Clinical simulation classrooms. During the tour of the clinical Simulation classrooms, nursing students demonstrated how the simulation lab is used to facilitate the practical application of clinical skills. The use of this facility promotes student learning and patient safety.
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