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CMHA School of Nursing 1991-1992 Digitized by the Internet Archive 2013 in http://archive.org/details/cmhaschoolofnurs19char_1 CMHA School of Nursing 1991-1992 II In Biblical times, the Tree of Life represented Man's opportunity to obtain immorality. Throughout the ages became a symbol of hope and it rejuvenation. Today, because of its seasonal growth and renewal the tree has come to symbolize preservation and regeneration of life—to which the Charlotte Mecklenburg Hospital Authority dedicated. is CMHA School of Nursing m IB; if asm ': . . . ':.:.'::": s;;a %?::h UNC-Charlotte Educational Facilities Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation University Hospital Center for Mental Health Dedication IfI can stop one heartfrom breaking, Ishallnot live, in vain; IfI can ease one life the aching, Or help onefainting robin Unto his nest again, liiillK I shallnot live in vain. 'Emily (Dickinson Robin Foss Turner May yourcouragecarry you through the hidden valleys oflife Class of '92 Dear Class of 1992: It is with a great deal of pride that I congratulate each of you on your graduation. As the inaugural class of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority School of Nursing, you have played a vital role in establishing the high standards of this academic institution. Each of you has a different reason for entering nursing, but your common bond is a desire to serve humanity. To realize this dream, you have, no doubt, made certain sacrifices over these past two years. The dream is now a reality. The nursing profession has an honorable and inspiring history. You are now its future. I charge you to carry on the tradition with all the skills, knowledge, and dedication to excellence that symbolize the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority. Respectfully, Harry A. Nurkin, Ph.D., FACHE President and Chief Executive Officer Philosophy The Charlotte-MecklenburgHospital Authority School ofNursing was established in 1990 to meet the community's growing need forregistered nurses. This two-year associate degree nursing program combines the academicresources ofthe University ofNorth Carolinaat Charlotte with the rich clinical environments at Carolinas Medical Center and other CMHA facilities. The School ofNursing supports CMHA's commitment to the improvementofhealth through education, research, and the delivery ofhigh quality health care services. This academic health sciences environment combines caring, compassion, and skill with advances in health care technology in meeting the nursing needs ofthe region. The goals ofthe program are responsive to changing health needs of society and the curriculum provides students with the competencies necessary to deliverquality nursing care. Administration Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Michael C. Tarwater Director Catherine Natzke Staff Seated: LisaWright, Barbara Phillips, Karen Parker. Standing: TriciaAtwell, Robin Pelland, Rebecca Fahrenz.