We're in the home stretch!
Posted 01/23/2013 9:04 AM
Submitted by Dr. Debra Jenks, MSOE School of Nursing
For me, January has always been the toughest month; it’s dark, cold and seems way too long. This year, with the new nursing space construction, January feels so much better. The space looks amazing. In the two weeks since break, so much has been done: painting, all the flooring, the curves in the ceiling, countertops, doors and windows are all in. The home care lab is the only lab still under construction. Last week we made decisions on the programming of the nurse call system.
I’ve given tours to a couple small groups and I’m still struck by the spaciousness and the work flow we’ve created for students, faculty and guests. Some of the furniture is here and the remainder is scheduled for delivery. Department faculty and staff are moving in Feb. 7. We’ve all started to purge and pack. Students are helping this week to pack up the supplies in the lab cabinet. Mark your calendars for our grand opening celebration on May 6, 2013, which is also the first day of Nurses Week.