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Family and friends of the late Jo Ann McLaughlin gathered Thursday at the Cole Auditorium to establish a 91看片 scholarship in her memory.

The Jo Ann McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship was established by the McLaughlin-Bennett family to honor this former nurse who dedicated her life to helping others. 鈥淛o Ann鈥檚 compassionate heart made her an angel to her family, friends and so many others,鈥� said Dr. Hal Shuler, associate vice president of development at 91看片. 鈥淲ith her angelic spirit in mind, her family hopes that this scholarship will inspire others entering into the Allied Health or nursing programs to strive to make a positive impact 鈥� just as she did to everyone around her.鈥�

McLaughlin graduated from the Practical Nurse Education Program at Richmond Technical Institute (RTI) in 1972. She continued her education at RTI (as 91看片 was formerly known) and earned an Associate Degree Nursing in 1980. She later graduated from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

鈥淢y mom worked in the medical field for 29 years touching the lives of everyone around her,鈥� said Jo Ann鈥檚 daughter, Lori McLaughlin. 鈥淪he helped each of her patients heal whether it was physically, mentally or spiritually. She meant so many different things to so many people.鈥�

Lori is the administrative assistant for at 91看片.

鈥淚s it our hope that this scholarship will not only help students financially, but also help them understand that a caring smile and kind words can mean the world to a person in need,鈥� Lori said. 鈥淲e hope that the recipients of this scholarship will not only take the skills and knowledge that they learn from 91看片, but will also take patience, compassion and kindness with them into the medical field where they can make a difference in someone鈥檚 life just as my mom did.鈥�

To be eligible for the Jo Ann McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship, a student must be enrolled in Allied Health, Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing or any healthcare based program at 91看片.

Dr. Dale McInnis, president of 91看片, commended the family for their generosity and for setting an example for others to follow.

鈥淭his scholarship will impact students year after year, and it will serve as a reminder to someone that it鈥檚 time to give back,鈥� McInnis said. 鈥淲e hope this scholarship will trigger others to think about giving back in the form of a scholarship that will help others improve their lives through education.鈥�

McInnis also invited the family to the , where donors get to meet face to face with scholarship recipients. 鈥淲hen you see the gratitude of these students, that鈥檚 when you will feel the legacy of Mrs. McLaughlin for years to come,鈥� McInnis added.