DSCC Honors Florence Nightingale with Special Proclamation at Covington's School of Nursing

Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) is honoring Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, at the School of Nursing at the Jimmy Naifeh Center in Covington, Tennessee. This tribute recognizes Nightingale's significant contributions to nursing and DSCC's commitment to training future nurses.

The School of Nursing at DSCC has a history of excellence in nursing education. By honoring Nightingale, DSCC highlights the importance of respecting the past while looking forward to the future of nursing. This tribute serves as a reminder of the core values of the nursing profession to current and future students.

Dr. Christy Hamilton, Director of Nursing at DSCC, stated that Nightingale's principles of prioritization and critical thinking in patient care are reflected in DSCC's nursing curriculum. The department aims to incorporate Nightingale's teachings to foster the development of its students.

The Florence Nightingale Day Proclamation was a 16-year effort by Louise Dodd, an employee of the TN Dept of Education. Her advocacy led to Governor Ray Blanton signing the proclamation on May 12th, 1976. This is the first time the proclamation will be recognized in a Tennessee nursing institution.

The proclamation ceremony will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Jimmy Naifeh Center. The event, open to the public, will include an unveiling of the proclamation and light refreshments. For more information about the nursing program, contact Dr. Christy Hamilton at hamilton@dscc.edu.

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