Southeastern nursing students assisted after flood by University of Alabama
Monday, October 10, 2016 
by: Rene Abadie
DISASTER ASSISTANCE – Southeastern School of Nursing students Seth Crnko and Morgan Mincey, both of Denham Springs, were recipients of $500 disaster scholarships funded by the University of Alabama Capstone School of Nursing following the recent floods in Livingston Parish. Pictured are, from left, Ann Carruth, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Crnko, Mincey, and Eileen Creel, head of the School of Nursing.
HAMMOND – Morgan Mincey’s home in Denham Springs – like so many others in the Livingston
Parish area – was hit hard by the recent floods in Southeast Louisiana.
A junior in nursing at Southeastern Louisiana University, Mincey said her family
had never anticipated a flood of this nature, especially since they did not live in
a flood zone.
“We definitely were not prepared for a flood; then water started flowing into
our house,” she said. “The cost to rebuild, purchase home furnishings and replacing
personal items is overwhelming. We are rebuilding and trying to put our lives back
together.”
Mincey is one of two Southeastern nursing students who received a $500 disaster
fund scholarship donated by the University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing
in Tuscaloosa. The funds were raised through contributions of UA faculty and staff,
its alumni association, and the Association of Student Nurses. Also receiving assistance
through the donation is Seth Crnko of Denham Springs.
“We are thankful to be able to support SLU, specifically the students of the
School of Nursing, during this time,” said Johnny R. Tice, instructor and faculty
adviser to the University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing. “While we know the
road to recovery is a long one, it’s our hope that our contribution helps make the
journey a little shorter.”
“I am thankful to the University of Alabama for generously reaching out in this
time of need,” said Crnko, whose truck was severely damaged and home also flooded.
“This gift has given me reassurance that everything is going to be okay.”
“The outreach to our community has been tremendous,” Mincey added. “I am thankful
to the University of Alabama for reaching out to Southeastern’s School of Nursing.
The love and support from people you don’t know are treasured.”
“The University of Alabama, especially its Student Nursing Association, has shown
a true spirit of caring,” said Eileen Creel, head of the Southeastern School of Nursing.
“This act of kindness by UA’s Capstone College of Nursing was incredibly uplifting
at a difficult time for so many students and faculty. We are very appreciative.”
