Volunteer and Professional Service cord

The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Community/Professional Service Cord is a distinguished service cord available to students who volunteer at the college and participate in approved community service activities.

In recognition of this achievement, recipients will receive a service cord to wear with their robes during the Pinning/Graduation ceremony. The student will have a picture taken with the Dean and recognized in communication channels such as social media or the college’s newsletter.

Examples of acceptable events

• Nursing organization events (Example: SNA group events such as volunteering at a homeless shelter, Walk-a-Thon, community donation drive, etc.)

• Attending Florida Atlantic recruitment events such as Explore FAU, A Day in the Life of a Nurse, etc.

• Research Day, Healing for Healers Night, American Heart Association Walk, Make a Wish Foundation, Memory and Wellness Walk, Breast Cancer Walk, etc.

• Assisting with or actively participating in CON events such as the White Coat Ceremony, Pinning, etc

• Serving on CON committees such as the Committee on Students and Committee on Programs, Strategic Planning Project teams.

• Volunteer for College of Nursing-affiliated events.

• Participate in CON-sponsored or approved affiliate events.

 

Nursing Student Volunteer Form Posting Deadlines

Spring - April 01
Summer – July 01
Fall – November 01

Nursing Student Volunteer Form

Any further questions, please contact: Marqueshia Cooper, mstallworth2016@health.fau.edu