Caribbean Today
06-30-2005
Haitian American Dr. Jessie M. Colin, an associate professor in Barry
University's School of Nursing, was recently appointed to the Florida Board
of Nursing.
Dr. Colin, a nursing educator and author, has contributed to nursing care
and education on Haitian immigrant health and culture. She is co-founder of
The Haitian Health Foundation and has created a model of culturally
competent community health nursing that addresses the health of immigrants
and serves as a model for other immigrant communities.
Dr. Colin was previously appointed to the Florida Governor's Haiti Advisory
Committee, which recommends initiatives to assist Haiti on disaster
preparedness and public health initiatives.
The Florida Board of Nursing's role is to ensure that every nurse
practicing in Florida meets minimum requirements for safe practice.
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