Dawana Gibbs Nursing Scholarship

The family of Dawana Gibbs has established the Dawana Gibbs Nursing Scholarship in her memory.

Dawana G. Gibbs, a lifelong resident of Brunswick, GA, graduated from the Associate of Science in Nursing program at Brunswick Junior College in June of 1984. She continued her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at Armstrong State University in December 1991 and her Master’s of Science in Nursing at Georgia Southern University in August of 1995. Dawana began her 37-year nursing career in home health, focusing on mental health patients and their families.

In 1992, Dawana transitioned clinical practice to nursing education by joining the Coastal Georgia Community College faculty as an Instructor of Nursing, thus kicking off a partnership with the College that would last for 29 years. During her time at the College she received numerous awards and honors, but her most meaningful contribution to the College, the community, and the nursing profession was her direct influence on 39 Associate of Science in Nursing and Bachelors of Science in Nursing graduating classes that produces over 1,700 professional registered nurses and more yet to come.

Dawana’s positive influence will be felt for many generations to come as her former students provide compassionate, empathetic care while embracing every opportunity to be the very best nurse they can be.

CRITERIA

• Student must be pursuing an Associate of Science in Nursing degree,
• Student must be in good academic standing at the College,
• Preference is given to students enrolled full-time, as defined by the nursing program description,
• Preference for students who are pursuing, or interested in pursuing, a career associated with Mental Health.