��Vlog��ý Little Rock nursing students ‘Shop with a Cop’

Ajani Oyindamola — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 14:02:55 +0000

More than 30 nursing students from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock brought some Christmas cheer to families in North Little Rock by volunteering at the annual “Shop with A Cop” program last month. Tommy Norman, a North Little Rock police officer who has gained national attention for his positive community policing and outreach efforts, started the “Shop with a Cop” program, now in its 13th year, to help financially struggling students at Christmas time. Nursing students who participated in “Shop with a Cop” include Mary Akama-Makia, Jeri Baldonado, Aaron Baxter, Lindsey Bowman, Madeline Carnahan, Brittany Dobbins, Alexis Edwards, Lisa Freeland, Charie Gasaway, Tara Gosseline, Blakelee Gray, Renita Hall, David Harris, Macey Highfill, Kimberly Hill, Ashley Holland, Elizabeth Hurtt, Angela Keaton, Sean Lindsey, Natalie Gossett, Christine McEuen, Janelle McGowan, Michael Michelsen, Ashley Moore, Monica Morrison, Jessica Nielsen, Sandi Ortega, William Porter, Nicole Purdy, Abby Sentz, Undrane Tisdale, and Nadine Whitehead. Angela Keaton, president of Alpha Delta Nu, selected “Shop with a Cop” as the nursing student honor society’s service project because she wanted the group to expand their horizon beyond the healthcare field. “We are very acclimated to service projects in healthcare,” said Keaton, who graduated from ��Vlog��ý Little Rock this month. “To me, it’s about being service men and women in the community.” Keaton said she met Norman when they both worked at Pinnacle Point Hospital and is impressed by his community outreach projects. In December, 75 families were selected for the program. Each child is given a $200 gift card, so they can buy presents for themselves. In the spirit of learning to give back, the child also buys at least one gift for a family member. The nursing students spent the day at the Walmart on Each McCain in North Little Rock helping children shop for Christmas presents with police officers, wrapping presents, greeting family members, and taking the purchase out to vehicles. “The experience was very rewarding,” Keaton said. “It allowed me to take a step back and be grateful for what I have and what I can provide for my kids. We are looking at underprivileged kids who wouldn’t have a lot for Christmas. These kids are receiving a positive experience that they normally wouldn’t receive. It was very fulfilling and rewarding for myself as well as the other nursing students.” Keaton hopes to stay involved in the program in the future. “I’m really involved in the community, so it’s probably something I will do going forward. I hope future nursing students get to engage in such a rewarding opportunity,” she said.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock nursing students volunteer with Officer Tommy Norman’s annual “Shop with A Cop” program on Dec. 9.

��Vlog��ýLR’s nursing honor society makes community impact

Jenny Lambert — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:28:59 +0000

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s nursing honor society, Alpha Delta Nu, is making a difference in the lives of homeless women in the Little Rock area by sponsoring the organization during the months of October and November. The Arkansas Women’s Outreach organization provides homeless women with health services and health education. It also offers HIV testing services, prenatal education, access to mental health support, and domestic violence support. “This year Alpha Delta Nu wanted to make an impact on a much overlooked community in the greater Little Rock area, our homeless women,” said Mary Zanco, senior nursing student and member of Alpha Delta Nu. “Sadly, these ladies in our community do not get the publicity they so desperately need compared to that of other non-profit organizations. We hope to change that.” Alpha Delta Nu is accepting monetary donations for the organization. Those funds will be used to purchase first-aid supplies, pregnancy tests, and wet wipes. Donations can be made at Alpha Delta Nu’s page. All items and donations received will be presented to Arkansas Women’s Outreach on Thursday, Dec. 1. To volunteer, visit the Arkansas Women’s Outreach . Every Wednesday night, the organization hosts a three-part event for the women, which includes a home cooked meal. For more information, contact Mary Zanco at mxzanco@ualr.edu.

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����Vlog��ý Little Rock nursing students ‘Shop with a Cop’

����Vlog��ýLR’s nursing honor society makes community impact

- University News Archive - ��Vlog��ý Little Rock

��Vlog��ý Little Rock nursing students ‘Shop with a Cop’

��Vlog��ýLR’s nursing honor society makes community impact