Nurses Lead the Way 2008
WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT, March 24, 2008 – The Greater Waterbury Nursing Consortium, a group advocating the role of nursing within the community, invites local nurses and nursing students to attend “Nurses Lead the Way,” a free event in celebration of National Nursing Week on Wednesday, May 14 from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Naugatuck Valley Community College’s Fine Arts Center Mainstage Theater, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury.
“The goal of our group is to serve Waterbury and surrounding communities by focusing on nursing as a profession of first choice,” stated Peg Moffitt, chair of this year’s event. She stated that the May event, the sixth to be hosted by the Consortium, will focus on building bridges between the generational groups comprising the healthcare workforce today.
Highlighting the event will be an interactive program called “From Wedding Rings to Nose Rings ... Generational Differences” presented by renowned nurse speaker, Faith Roberts, RN, BSN. Using her unique talent for storytelling, Roberts’ interactive presentation will highlight the heroes, stories, values and traditions among all generations of healthcare workers.
The evening will conclude with the presentation of “Building Bridges” awards to nurses and nursing students who have demonstrated an understanding of diversity across generations, value different views, support the sharing of expertise, and accommodate the needs and values of coworkers of different generations.
Light refreshments will be served. Nurses and nursing students must register for this free event by calling (203) 596-8777, faxing (203) 596-8793 or via e-mail to langellottic@wcsu.edu by May 2nd. Please indicate your name, phone number and the number of seats you are reserving.
The event’s sponsors include: Naugatuck Valley Community College; Saint Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury; UConn Waterbury; VNA Health at Home, Watertown; VNA HealthCare, Inc., Waterbury; Waterbury Hospital; Waterbury Public Health Department; and Western CT State University at Waterbury.
About the Greater Waterbury Nursing Consortium:
Created in 2001, the Greater Waterbury Nursing Consortium is a group of nursing leaders and educators who represent the major employers and educators of nurses in the Greater Waterbury Region.
The Consortium seeks to serve the Greater Waterbury community by focusing on nursing as a profession of first choice. The goals are to provide positive attention to the nursing profession; foster pride in community nurses and attract local students to a career in nursing.
