Alpha Delta Nu National Honor Society Chapter has been established at Bluefield State University.  The Honor Society recognizes the academic excellence of students in the study of Associate Degree Nursing.

BSU Establishes Associate Degree Nursing Honor Society Chapter

ByJim Nelson

Bluefield State University has been chartered as the Zeta Xi Chapter of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society, which recognizes the academic excellence of students in the study of Associate Degree Nursing.   BSU becomes one of only three chartered chapters in West Virginia.   

“The society encourages the pursuit of advance degrees in the profession of nursing as well as continuing education as a life-long professional responsibility,” noted Sandra Wynn, Director of the Bluefield State University Associate Degree Nursing Program.

In a recent ceremony on BSU’s Bluefield campus, the Institution’s Chapter inducted its first class of students into the Society.  Inductees include:

 

Cheyenne Blevins

Emilee Brookman

Miranda Cales

Kaylee Cline

Samantha Coleman

Bailey DeHaven

Amanda Green

Amanda Hatcher

Hannah Hawley

Dessie Hurley

Demi Lester

Amanda Long

Savannah Lowe

Tyler Ostling

Brandi Patterson

Genevie Pedigo

Kailey Sarver

Carah Simpson

Jerica Shiflett

Alexis Sylvester

Taylor Twohig

Candace White

As part of the induction process, students take part in implementing service-learning projects that directly impact the health of their communities, according to BSU Nursing faculty members and Chapter advisors Sandra Wynn & Kelli Sarver. 

 

 

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