One of the College of Nursing’s outreach initiatives is all grown up. Tiger Babies, the program established to support breastfeeding mothers at Auburn University events, turns ten years old this fall.

Alexandra Feemster, a native of Richmond, Va., holds both Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degrees from Auburn University College of Nursing (AUCON). Her decision to attend Auburn was influenced by her sister's experience at the university. “Her recommendation, along with the campus environment and appealing atmosphere, motivated me to pursue my education at Auburn,” said Feemster. She joined the teaching faculty as an assistant clinical professor in...

Led by faculty members Caroline Quick, Alexandra Feemster, Tiffani Chidume and with technology support from Leora Wright, the session utilized VR technology to immerse students in a realistic clinical scenario involving a 29-year-old patient presenting with acute chest pain.