Since 2013, Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Fellow Dr Patricia Davidson FACN has held the role of Dean of the School of Nursing at Johns Hopkins University in the United States. In 2021, Dr Davidson is departing her role leading the world’s third-ranked nursing school to return to Australia to take up a position as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wollongong. She has made such a strong impression during her time as Dean that the hashtag #ThankYouDeanDavidson has emerged on Twitter which has seen tributes flowing from students and staff alike. We’ve correlated some of this feedback for you below which includes a special quote from Dr Davidson below!
” Having the opportunity to work within the extraordinary ecosystem of Johns Hopkins has been the experience of a life time. This has been impactful professionally as nurses are valued and our voices are at decision making tables. I am also in awe of the faculty, staff and students committed to making the world a better place. ” – Dr Davidson
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing started the conversation by posting several special tributes to Dr Davidson through their Twitter channels.
Thank you @nursingdean ! Your time with us has transformed @JohnsHopkins and your legacy in nursing and health care will be felt for generations to come #ThankYouDeanDavidson pic.twitter.com/MnqQZQE7TD
— Hopkins Nursing (@JHUNursing) March 15, 2021
Dean Davidson, you will be missed! As we reflect on your legacy, we admire some of your accomplishments #ThankYouDeanDavidson pic.twitter.com/pSPuBNgosK
— Hopkins Nursing (@JHUNursing) March 15, 2021
Tributes then flowed far and wide from all those Dr Davidson positively impacted throughout her time as head of the Nursing School under the hashtag #ThankYouDeanDavidson. We’ve featured some for you below!
