Commonwealth University Nursing Honor Society donates to Clinton County SPCA
LOCK HAVEN, PA (03/07/2024) — Commonwealth University Nursing Honor Society Alpha Delta Nu members from the Clearfield and Lock Haven campuses donated the proceeds of its online apparel fundraiser to the Clinton County SPCA. The group raised and donated $376 to support their facility and animals.
Nursing students often see patients in hospitals that are anxious, sad or angry. Research evidence supports that animals can help lower blood pressure by inhibiting the release of a stress hormone called cortisol (National Institute for Health [NIH], February 2018). Not only do animals help with blood pressure but they also help with the patient's basic need for safety and security by providing the patients with comfort and increasing their feeling of support.
While presenting the donation to the SPCA, nursing students Candace Redis, of Westport; Shae Paxton, of Dillsburg; and Emily Dull, of Bellefonte were offered the chance to visit the animals that are awaiting adoption.
Media Attachments
Shown, from left, are CU nursing students Candace Redis, Shae Paxton and Emily Dull.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Julie Stellfox, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, jms833@commonwealthu.edu, 570-484-2280Share this Story
Recent News
- CU-Lock Haven student says her own athletic injury will help her provide better care to her patients as a future athletic trainer
- Lock Haven alumna endows scholarship in support of future special educators
- Lock Haven alumnus endows women's basketball scholarship in honor of wife's championship legacy
- McCormick Center Reimagined: A Hub for Hands-On Learning and Workforce Readiness
- McCormick Family and Friends Commit $1 Million to Endowed Scholarship Honoring James and Maryan McCormick at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg
- MEDIA ADVISORY: Wounded Ukrainian Soldier to speak at CU-Lock Haven Oct. 3, benefit planned for Oct. 2
- Bloom/Funkhouser Duo to Salute Duke Ellington at CU-Bloomsburg
- Commonwealth University students experience ecological and cultural diversity while in Belize
- Commonwealth University Announces Faculty Promotions
- Breaking Records, Empowering Students: Bloomsburg University Foundation Celebrates Historic Year of Giving