Adelphi Celebrates National Nurses Week in May

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - May 1, 2018 - PRLog -- In honor of National Nurses Week 2018, May 6-12, Adelphi University will be holding various events, lectures and displays on campus —actually beginning on May 1--celebrating the crucial role nurses play in promoting the health of the nation.

Coordinated by Adelphi's College of Nursing and Public Health, events include the Senior Simulation Competition in the state of the art Adelphi Simulation Lab, yoga and tai chi classes before finals, a peer-mentoring event featuring Dr. Susan Zori and more.

Sim Wars

Tuesday, May 1, 2:00–4:00 p.m., CESiL Simulation Lab, Nexus Building, Room 243

Witness the First AUCNPH Senior Simulation Competition in Adelphi's Simulation Lab

A Peer Mentoring Program Event: Surviving Finals

Wednesday, May 2, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., University Center Ballroom 202

In a program featuring Dr. Susan Zori, students and faculty will help other students prepare for and make it through upcoming finals.

Relax Before Finals: Yoga and Tai Chi

Tuesday, May 8, 9–11:30 a.m., Nexus Building, Room 239

Relax and enjoy yoga and tai chi before finals begin.

History Comes Alive

Tuesday, May 8, 12:00–1:00 p.m., Nexus Building, Room 239

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of U.S. Nurse Cadet Corps and Adelphi Nursing's part of that history.

Oh the Places You'll Go

Thursday, May 10, 10–11 a.m., Center for Recreations and Sports, Campbell Lounge

Meet one of the first international students from China and an Adelphi professor who helped along her journey 35 years ago!

Take Me Away…

Thursday, May 10, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Center for Recreations and Sports, Campbell Lounge

Relax before finals begin by participating in a relaxation and imagery event, featuring meditation led by adjunct professor Samantha Gray.

For more information, visit the Adelphi website (http://nursing.adelphi.edu/au_event/national-nurses-week/).

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