California State University, NorthridgeCalifornia State University, Northridge
May13, 1996
Contact: Stacy Peterson,
Ast. to the Director of News and Information,
(818) 885-2130
Twenty-one such students will be recognized for their achievement May 30 when they become the first class graduating with baccalaureate degrees in nursing from the Health Science department.
They are part of a two-year program for working registered nurses with associate degrees pursuing advanced training in focus, community health and leadership/management.
"We have a better understanding of the total patient, their community and their surroundings," said student Eileen Vrbanac.
The convocation ceremony will recognize the students and special guests. Mitzi Parker, who founded the program in 1993, and Dr. Ellen McFadden, program director, will be guest speakers.
One student, yet to be announced, will be named the recipient of the RN to BS Nursing 1996 Scholarship Award, in honor of a 26-year-old nursing student who passed away last year.
Graduation is at 8 a.m., with a special convocation ceremony at 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Grand Salon of the University Student Union, 18111 Nordhoff St. in Northridge.
For more information call Maria Zambrano (805) 251-7822 or Eileen Vrbanac (805) 583-0695.