Not long after Cape Fear Community College hired Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) Director Karen Sharrah to replace Brenda Holland, a veteran of nearly 30 years, Sharrah resigned after just two months. This follows the departure of half the ADN nursing faculty, likely due to a policy change that increased their required contact hours from 18 to 25.
Holland recently retired from CFCC; however, WWAY reported allegations that the college forced her out, which the college has denied. She was then replaced by Sharrah, and now Allison Gilbert.
Holland’s departure came as part of an exodus of nursing staff, including Associate Director ADN Paige Howard, who spent close to 25 years at CFCC, ADN Level Coordinator Heather Caldwell, and Licensed Practical Nursing Director Erin Ludlum…