2009 News
10 JUNE 2009
CGFNS International chief executive officer to be bestowed with honorary degree by Drexel University
CGFNS International CEO Barbara L. Nichols (DHL, MS, RN, FAAN) is one of ten outstanding individuals who will receive honorary degrees from Drexel University on 13 June 2009.
Dr Nichols has served as chief executive officer for over a decade, coming to CGFNS International in 1998. Before coming to CGFNS, she had previously served as past president of the American Nurses Association, was professor of nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing, was director of nursing for the Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System and was secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing.
“The CGFNS International board of trustees recognizes the significant contributions Dr Nichols has made to the nursing profession in the United States and abroad,” said Marcia Rachel, president of CGFNS International. “We commend her accomplishments.”
“Dr Nichols brings deep knowledge and collegiality to her role as the chief executive officer of CGFNS International,” said Gloria F. Donnelly (PhD, RN, FAAN), dean and professor of the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Drexel University. “I cannot think of a more effective ambassador of U.S. nursing to graduates of foreign nursing programs and to schools around the world. The College of Nursing and Health Professions at Drexel University is proud to have her receive an honorary degree at our 2009 commencement.”
Dr Nichols’ honorary degree from Drexel University will be bestowed upon her during the ceremony honoring graduates of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, Goodwin College of Professional Studies and School of Public Health at Drexel University.
