USF College of Nursing Student Council holds barbecue event during National Nurses Week

University of South Florida College of Nursing Student Council held a barbecue event for students, faculty, staff, alumni and their families during National Nurses Week (NNW). The special event, which included burgers, hot dogs and refreshments, was held at the USF Riverfront Park in Tampa on May 11, 2013.

The purpose of the event was to honor nurses in the Tampa Bay community, and also give alumni, students, faculty and staff an opportunity to interact with each-other and their families in a relaxed environment.

“As a College, it is important for us to recognize the nursing community, and offer leisure activities that they can enjoy with their families outside of their day-to-day duties,” said USF College of Nursing Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, Edwin Hernandez.

National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6 through May 12 to celebrate nurses and the diverse ways America’s 3.1 million registered nurses work to save lives and to improve the health of millions of individuals.

“The BBQ served as a place where any current student, faculty, staff member, and alumni, including their children, could enjoy themselves,” said USF College of Nursing student and College of Nursing Student Council member, Danielle Steele. “The College of Nursing has such a diverse student population from educational level to family structure. As a result, Student Council aims to satisfy the needs of current students which are ever-changing.”

During that week, USF College of Nursing also appreciated nurses by presenting eight Preceptor of the Year Awards to preceptors working at the College’s clinical partners in the Tampa Bay area. To read that story click here.