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Congratulations to James Parrish, Director of Development at the VCU School of Nursing. He has been chosen by Style Magazine as a recipient of "The Arts 25: Innovators at the forefront of Richmond arts and culture" award. Go to the Style cover story page and click on #7 - The Screening with No Name: Mike Jones and James Parrish to read more.
Please extend your congratulations to Dr. Jenny Brown, on her selection as a 2007 Gloria Smith, RN, Virginia Cleland RN and SNRS ANF Grant Scholar. Her funded project is entitled "An examination of emergency department pediatric psychiatric services: Structure, processes and outcomes." The limited number of ANF grants that are awarded makes this a highly competitive national competition! It's a wonderful honor to have received this award.
Congratulations, Dr. Brown!
I am happy to be home but at the same time especially glad I had the experience. My travels to South Africa have made an impact on me that I will take with me forever. I was able to intimately experience a health care system in another country, both the private and public sector.
I was welcomed into peoples homes that lived in a level of poverty that most in the U.S. can never imagine. I saw children living in conditions less than what I would expect for the treatment of my dog. Among all the sadness I viewed a strong sense of community among individuals and saw the twinkle of hope and joy among people. Everyone that I came in contact with showed a sense of happiness about life that you don’t see among people in the U.S. with millions. I found for myself the importance of being grateful for my health and wellbeing; to remember those that are less fortunate and am more thankful for the blessing’s I have. One of the things I am most grateful on my return was that I am lucky enough to be an American.
The MCV Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2008 cycle of Nursing Division Awards. Do you know an outstanding alumna of the VCU School of Nursing? If so, please nominate them!