HU School of Nursing Celebrates National Nurses Week
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| Hampton University School of Nursing |
The Hampton University School
of Nursing (SON) has several activities planned in recognition of National
Nurses Week May 6-12. In celebration of the profession, the American Nurses
Association (ANA) selected the theme “Ethical Practice. Quality Care.”
SON Dean Dr. Deborah Jones
said, “ The Hampton University School of Nursing faculty support the ANA in the
efforts to raise awareness around the importance of ethics in nursing.”
The week’s events at HU
include the SON annual Pinning Ceremony at 1 p.m., May 9 at Ogden Hall. A total
of 50 students are part of the pinning. The ceremony marks the
celebration of new nursing graduates into the profession, and precedes the
University’s Mother’s Day graduation for all University graduates.
Guest speakers for the
pinning are Dr. Jeffrey Doucette, Vice President of Patient Care Services and
Chief Nursing Officer at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital and Captain
Patrick Denis, a registered nurse who oversees internal operations in support
of Medical Reserve Corps units nationwide. In keeping with Nurses Week, both
speakers will address ethical practice and quality care.
Also, during Nurses Week HU
SON Assistant Dean Dr. Hilda Williamson spoke at the Hampton, Va. Medical
Center’s National Nurses Week Opening Ceremony. Her presentation topic was
entitled "Ethical Practice From an Education Perspective."
Leha Byrd
