Wednesday Word

Waiting isn’t easy. It can often be difficult to find patience for something so greatly anticipated--and so it is with the 2020 presidential election. Many waited most of the night or woke this morning, eager to know the “winner!” The evening progressed, the night returned and sun arose--votes were still being counted.

A message from Dr. Michael Ward, Ph.D., RTR, FASRT, FMoSRT

Vice Dean for Student Affairs & Diversity

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Combining Our Talents for a Better Future:  Talking about Race - Commit Yourself to Change

In today’s times the very subject of race stirs up emotions of apprehension, anger, fear, shame, guilt and uncertainty.  Racism, is defined as a system of advantage and oppression based on race.  A way of organizing society based on dominance and subordination based on race.  Penetrates every aspect of personal, cultural, and institutional life.  Includes prejudice against people of color, as well as exclusion, discrimination against, suspicion of, and fear/hate of people of color.  Racism = Prejudice + the power of implement that prejudice. 

More than ever before, consumers are beginning to recognize that nursing has become more diverse and requires an expanded set of skills. Furthermore, the profession has begun to gain significant prominence in the minds of consumers, prompting them to trust nurses more for their medical care. The increase number of senior patients and other complicated medical conditions, as well as the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 have resulted in an acceleration of growth in nursing.

Merriam-Webster defines philanthropy as “goodwill to fellow members of the human race.” Going back to its Greek origins, the word philanthropy means “love of mankind.” It combines two Greek words: philos (love) and anthropos (to be human). That means anyone can engage in philanthropy, regardless of the size of their gift.

Welcome Students! We begin Fall Term during an exceptional moment in our nation's history. As we continue to move forward, we rise to this occasion by preparing outstanding nurse leaders, especially for moments like these.