BEATRICE – On Thursday, May 10, the Beatrice Practical Nursing Program celebrated National Nurses Week.
Tea Shergelashvili, an exchange student at SCC from the country of Georgia, spoke about her country and also health care and the Medical University, Tbilisi State, where she is a fifth year medical student.
Shergelashvili brought some pamphlets about her country as well as samples of medical supplies used in her country.
Opal Christensen who was part of the nursing faculty for many years, returned to share her experiences as she traveled through the country of Niger in Africa. As she stayed in a village there, she was able to see the poor conditions and the fight for survival with very little food or amenities.
At the presentation, Christensen wore clothing typical of the women of Niger.
The day concluded with the video “I Am A Nurse,” which portrayed the professional life of many nurses throughout the country and the impact they have on their patients.
In addition, Program Chair Crystal Higgins presented each student with a gift in honor of Nurses Week.