Vol. 2 Issue 5
APRIL/MAY 2013
Clipboard NOTES Keeping students and alumni informed and engaged with Pfeiffer health programs
FIRST NURSING CLASS TO GRADUATE BY DIANNE DANIELS
On May 11, Pfeiffer University will graduate its first class of nursing students. The twelve soon-‐to-‐be graduates began their journey in nursing several years ago. Two of the seniors, Hayley Rogers and Micah Bortner actually began as freshmen in the fall of 2009 as the first pre-‐nursing students. Some of students were already enrolled at Pfeiffer in another major; others came in as transfer students with previous degrees, families, and jobs. The cohort began upper division nursing courses in fall of 2011. In September, the students received their white lab coats embroidered with the Pfeiffer nursing logo in an impressive ceremony, which signified their transiAon from theory to nursing pracAce. A special senior banquet is planned for May 7th followed by the Nursing Pinning Ceremony on May 8 in Henry Pfeiffer Chapel. The first graduaAng class in Pfeiffer’s 128 year history reflects some interesAng and diverse demographics. There are ten females and two males who come from Stanly, Davidson, Burke, Randolph and Cabarrus Coun>es; one student is from Pennsylvania and one from Canada. Their ages range from 21-‐50. They are Continued on page 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
First Nursing Class to Graduate ....................142 From the Dean’s Desk......................................3 Save The Date: IntegraAng the Principles of PaAent Centered Care ..............4 Scholarship Money Available ........................5 AHEC Weight Loss Center ............................6 Triangle Healthcare ExecuAve Forum ..........7 RTP Campus Welcomes New MFT Site4Director ............................7
Pfeiffer NCAMFT Awards ..................................8 Commencement................................................8 ComparaAve InternaAonal Health Travel and Study ....................................8 Thank You Faculty..............................................9 Pfeiffer Students Pursue Doctoral Studies at MUSC ..............................10 Deploying in June ............................................11 Career Readiness ............................................12 Our Spring Faculty ..........................................13