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Setting Realistic Goals

2019 is here and many people are springing their New Year’s resolutions into action. As high as 80% of resolutions set at the beginning of the year will be abandoned by March. Use the following seven tips to help set realistic goal(s) and stick with them this year. Pick a relevant goal to your priorities…

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DAISY Award Winner – Eddy Elivo Jerez

The DAISY Award for an Extraordinary Nursing Student is given to a student who exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond expectations. Seven students were nominated for this award by faculty or by their peers, and Eddy Elivo Jerez was this semester’s winner. Eddy Elivo Jerez was nominated by a faculty member:  Eddy…

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DAISY Award Nominee – Tou Xiong

The DAISY Award for an Extraordinary Nursing Student is given to a student who exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond expectations. This semester, seven students were nominated for this award by faculty or by their peers. Tou Xiong was nominated by a faculty member:  Tou Xiong is a BSN Accelerated student.  Tou…

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DAISY Award Nominee – Shaney Dowling

The DAISY Award for an Extraordinary Nursing Student is given to a student who exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond expectations. This semester, seven students were nominated for this award by faculty or by their peers. Shaney Dowling was nominated by a faculty member and a CoxHealth nurse: Shaney Dowling was participating…

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DAISY Award Nominee – Jake Cowan

The DAISY Award for an Extraordinary Nursing Student is given to a student who exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond expectations. This semester, seven students were nominated for this award by faculty or by their peers. Jake Cowan was nominated by a CoxHealth nurse: Jake helped with a really difficult patient. Although…

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DAISY Award Nominee – Camron Dykes

The DAISY Award for an Extraordinary Nursing Student is given to a student who exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond expectations. This semester, seven students were nominated for this award by faculty or by their peers. Camron Dykes was nominated by a faculty member: I’ve had the pleasure to have Camron in…

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DAISY Award Nominee – Ashley Valentine

The DAISY Award for an Extraordinary Nursing Student is given to a student who exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond expectations. This semester, seven students were nominated for this award by faculty or by their peers. Ashley Valentine was nominated by a peer:  Ashley Valentine consistently proves to be a gentle, kind…

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DAISY Award Nominee – Ashley Payne

The DAISY Award for an Extraordinary Nursing Student is given to a student who exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond expectations. This semester, seven students were nominated for this award by faculty or by their peers. Ashley Payne, graduating student, was nominated by a peer:  Ashley Payne is a student in my…

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Cox College Renovation Update

In less than a year, Cox College raised $6.8 million to fund a renovation of its facilities that will begin in 2019. Contributions came in a variety of ways, including $2.2 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce, a $1 million matching grant from the Mabee Foundation, and many donations from local benefactors and CoxHealth…

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Benefits of High Intensity Interval Training

  Article by James Collins  According to the American College of Sports Medicine, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) cardio workouts involve repeated bouts of high intensity followed by various recovery times. HIIT workouts tend to burn more calories per minute than steady state cardio, even after your workouts. This process is called excess post-exercise oxygen…

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