The Community Fellow designation is bestowed upon qualified graduates who actively contribute to and support their local communities through volunteer service. To qualify, learners must complete a minimum of twelve (12) volunteer hours in charitable healthcare and/or humanitarian aid service. Community Fellowship hours should not include any kind of direct patient care and do not constitute formal supervised clinical experiences. General community service hours will not be accepted. For more information and to request an application and tracking forms, learners may contact graduation@nightingale.edu. Community Fellows are recognized during commencement ceremonies.