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  1. December Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony

    Written by admin
    Published on December 19, 2011

    On a cold December Saturday, ATA Practical Nursing Students gathered for what would be a very important day in their lives.

    In a room full of loved ones

    They were finally “pinned” by the faculty and staff that has so much been a part of their educational journey.

     

    The months of dedication to class time. The hours of studying. The sacrifice of time away from their families and friends. 

    It’s time for them to enter into the Profession of Nursing.

    One chapter has closed, but the most important chapter is opening.

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    “A Nurse’s Prayer”

    Give to my eyes, light to see those in need.

    Give to my heart, compassion and understanding.

    Give to my mind, knowledge and wisdom.

    Give to my hands, skills and tenderness.

    Give to my ears, the ability to listen.

    Give to my lips, words to comfort.

    Give to my spirit, the desire to share.

    Give to me Lord, strength for this selfless service and enable me to bring joy to the lives of those I serve.

    -Author Unknown. 

    Best Wishes to our Nursing Students. We cannot wait to hear about the great things you are going to achieve.

     

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  2. Kurt Albright’s 11th Blog From China- December 18, 2011

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    Introduction from Don Jones:

    Kurt is a graduate of ATA College’s Practical Nursing Program. He is now completing an RN bridge program at the Shanghai Institute of Health Science (SIHS) in Shanghai, China. This is his second full year in China and he is scheduled to graduate in Spring 2012. ATA College originally signed an affiliation agreement with this college in the summer of 2010. The agreement allows for graduates of our Practical Nursing program to continue their education abroad in China. Eventually, ATA College hopes to offer an RN bridge program here in Louisville or at our college in Florida. Once we are approved to offer an RN program at either location, we can then enroll Chinese students that wish to study abroad in the United States. We are very excited about this mutually benefiting arrangement. The Chinese people and government place great value on quality education. This affiliation agreement once again affirms that ATA College is a quality organization that places student achievement and career success at the forefront.

    Don Jones

    CEO

    Kurt Albright-December 18th, 2011

    Children’s Hospital

    Last week I was on the cardiac floor of the children’s hospital. One afternoon I spent in the treatment room, which amounted to two hours of screaming and crying, not to mention the noise from the kids.   About 2 dozen patients on the floor, many under the age of two years.  As I expected, I scared a few of them.  Many of the kids are from the countryside and haven’t had contact with foreigners.  This week I will again be on the cardiac floor.  I also hope to spend a little time in the cancer ward. My brother died when he was 10 from cancer, so visiting the ward has some significance for me.  Older children are not generally afraid of me, so I am not too worried that I will raise their stress level with my presence.  Many times the older kids want to practice their English.  Younger kids often try to hide behind mom and dad.This week I was treated to a Japanese dinner by Dr Suo and his nephew.  The restaurant was awesome.  The ride back to Dr. Suo’s home was a bit humorous (mostly because we got back in one piece).  Dr Suohas been driving less than a month and it shows.  There was more horn-blowing by the surrounding traffic than I usually experience.  Kurt

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