The Chamberlain Magazine VOL IV / FALL 2018

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VOL IV / FALL 2018

Chamberlain T H E O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F C H A M B E R L A I N U N I V E R S I T Y

A NEW APPROACH Advancing Nursing Through Educational Alliances

NURSES AT THE CENTER OF TRANSFORMING PUBLIC HEALTH MPH Degree Can Make an Impact

NURSE STRONG Inspirational Insights from Nurses Week 2018

MILITARY SERVICE PREPARES FUTURE NURSES How Military Medicine Translates to the Civilian World

THANK YOU FOR CARING Honoring Dr. Susan Groenwald’s Legacy

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Chamberlain THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY VOL IV / FALL 2018 Karen Cox PhD, RN, FACHE, FAAN President Chamberlain University EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Stephanie L. Gallo, MPA MANAGING EDITOR Jacquelyn Manetakis, MBA ART DIRECTION Christa Jourdan, BA PRINT PRODUCTION Joe Danca, MBA Teresa Ruiz, BA DIGITAL PRODUCTION Christina Fuchs, MBA CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Erin Abbey, MA Molly Mattison, MS Agnes Hicks, MS Meg Tokars, BA

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14 THANK YOU FOR CARING Honoring Dr. Susan Groenwald’s Legacy

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NurseStrong Inspirational Insights from Nurses Week 2018

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NURSES AT THE CENTER OF TRANSFORMING PUBLIC HEALTH MPH Degree Can Make an Impact

Contents 02 LETTER FROM

OUR LEADERSHIP

04 A NEW APPROACH 10 #NURSESTRONG 14 NURSES AT THE

CENTER OF TRANSFORMING PUBLIC HEALTH

20 MILITARY SERVICE PREPARES FUTURE NURSES

22 THANK YOU FOR

28 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP 36 FACULTY BRIEFS 42

CAMPUS UPDATES

48 POST-LICENSURE AND GRADUATE UPDATES

58 AT THE HEART OF PUBLIC HEALTH

68 EMPOWER

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

CARING: HONORING DR. SUSAN GROENWALD

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LETTER FROM OUR LEADERSHIP

New Beginnings and A Continued Tradition of Our Culture of Care I

Kathy Boden Holland Group President, Medical and Healthcare Education Adtalem Global Education, parent company of Chamberlain University

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t’s been nearly three months since I settled into my role as Group President of the Medical and Healthcare vertical at Adtalem Global Education, overseeing the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, our Medical Education Readiness Program and, of course, Chamberlain University. In that short time, I’ve had the tremendous pleasure of connecting with so many of our campus administrators, faculty and students and greatly look forward to hearing more about the success of our strong alumni base over time!

As a member of the Adtalem Board of Directors, I was initially drawn to this position because it allowed me the opportunity to more closely connect with our colleagues and most importantly, our students. My background is in operations and strategy, but my passion for delivering better outcomes is reflected in our mission-based institutions. I am excited that we are training the world’s next veterinarians, nurses and doctors, preparing them for their roles in underserved communities, family practice offices and hospitals across the nation and beyond.

In the last year, we’ve experienced some significant milestones together. From the launch of our Master of Public Health program in the College of Health Professions and the opening of our twenty-first campus in New Orleans, to the recent transition in our institution leadership.

I’d like to thank Dr. Susan Groenwald, our departing Chamberlain President, for her 12 years of remarkable service. Under her leadership, Chamberlain has grown from a College to a University, one campus to 21 campuses, from 450 students to more than 31,000 and created a true culture of care. I’m grateful she will

be staying close to the Adtalem family as president emeritus and as a Board Member for the Adtalem Foundation as well as a Trustee for Ross University School of Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.

I wish her the absolute best in her retirement and remain grateful for her significant contributions.

I’d also like to give a warm welcome to Dr. Karen Cox, our new Chamberlain president.

Dr. Cox is a highly accomplished nursing and healthcare leader, who most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Children’s Mercy – Kansas City, an independent, academic medical center in Missouri. Prior roles include Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer. She is President of the American Academy of Nursing, and was previously elected to the American Hospital Association, Section on Maternal and Child Health Governing Council and appointed to the Children’s Hospital Association, Child Health Committee. Dr. Cox was appointed to a term on the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice, U.S. Health and Human Services and served as board chair of the National Initiative for Children’s Health Quality.

Dr. Cox officially took the reins as president of Chamberlain in late August.

I look forward to working with Dr. Cox and am confident she’ll contribute to our mission to educate, empower and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities and nations. I’m excited to collaborate with her as Chamberlain University continues to educate and train healthcare professionals. In the meantime, please join me in wishing Dr. Groenwald the very best in her well-deserved retirement and welcoming Dr. Cox to the organization.

Sincerely,

Kathy Boden Holland Group President, Medical and Healthcare Education Adtalem Global Education, parent company of Chamberlain University

Meet Our

New President Karen Cox, PhD, RN, FACHE, FAAN President, Chamberlain University Dr. Cox is a highly accomplished nursing and healthcare leader, who most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Children’s Mercy – Kansas City, an independent, academic medical center in Missouri. Prior to that role, Dr. Cox was Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer. She is President of the American Academy of Nursing and was previously elected to the American Hospital Association, Section on Maternal and Child Health Governing Council and appointed to the Children’s Hospital Association, Child Health Committee. She started her healthcare career as a Licensed Practical Nurse and earned subsequent degrees including an Associate Degree in Nursing from Excelsior College, a BSN from the University of Kansas, and an MSN and PhD from the University of Missouri–Kansas City.

HONORS AND FELLOWSHIPS: • Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellow • American College of Health Care Executives Fellow • National League of Nursing Foundation Advisory Council Inaugural Member • National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice, U.S. Health and Human Services • National Initiative for Children’s Health Quality Board Chair

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Advancing Nursing Through Educational Alliances

by Jacquelyn Manetakis, MBA, The Chamberlain

Alliances between educational institutions and healthcare systems create a mutually beneficial, synergistic relationship that provides opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration and career advancement for both colleagues and students.

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ursing professionals place a high value on the quality of care they provide and their ability to contribute more resources to the healthcare providers they serve. According to a recent online survey of nursing professionals, when asked why they were seeking an advanced degree, 30 percent of respondents stated they wanted to provide better patient care, and 26 percent wanted to advance in their organizations.1 Continuing education is on the mind of many nurses, but the way educational institutions approach that is changing.

Many healthcare systems have a long history as leading academic medical centers demonstrating a consistent commitment to train the next generation of physicians, nurses, leaders and employees.

Partnering with educational institutions provides a natural extension of their commitment to prepare the caregivers of the future and continue the highquality care provided to their patients. By expanding affiliations with strong nursing education programs, healthcare systems have an opportunity to further elevate the nursing profession.

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Expanding Opportunity Through The Student Experience Educational alliance agreements are formed to focus on improving patient care through strong academic-service collaboration in areas such as evidence-based practice, nursing research, interprofessional education and care teams while piloting new models for transitioning students into nursing practice. Students often have the exclusive opportunity to do all of their clinical rotations at affiliated healthcare facilities and partner locations. In addition, students may also have access to professional development programs.

Healthcare systems acknowledge the dire need for nurses and their important contribution to the healthcare industry. Educational alliances create unique and proactive opportunities to fulfill that need through programs that encompass interdisciplinary learning and simulation training that supports clinical experiences for nursing students.

Kluwer, Wolters. Promoting Higher Education to Nurses in an Era of Change. New York, N.Y. 2018. Digital.

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Educational Collaboration in Action Chamberlain’s commitment is to deliver an Through a unique educational alliance, Chamberlain University College of Nursing came together with education that prepares students to thrive as a Ochsner Health System – a renowned medical institution healthcare professional. This commitment – is a in Louisiana – and opened a new Chamberlain campus dedication to providing students with the tools and located on the West Campus of Ochsner Medical Center resources to be successful while being immersed in a community of care, exemplified by faculty and in New Orleans.

The educational alliance offers Chamberlain student support that helps foster academic success students the exclusive opportunity to do all of their – we call this Chamberlain Care®. clinical rotations at the renowned Ochsner Health Chamberlain University College of Nursing at System facilities and partner locations. In addition, Ochsner Health System expands baccalaureate third-year students will have the opportunity to nursing education opportunities in New apply for a BSN Nurse Technician Honors Program Orleans, addressing the current nursing and will have access to system nursing professional shortage the city is facing2 and provides development programs at Ochsner Health System. the Chamberlain Care® culture and robust Working alongside Ochsner, the alliance helps train support for student success. The campus the caregivers of the future – right at Ochsner Health offers an on-site, three-year Bachelor of System facilities. Additionally, this provides a unique Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program. opportunity for allied health, CNAs, lab techs and In an effort to encourage lifelong learning, others to continue their healthcare education in Chamberlain University also offers Ochsner order to make the transition into nursing. Alliances nurses a variety of online post-licensure such as the one with Ochsner Health System helps degree programs including the RN to BSN healthcare institutions to support the professional degree completion option, Master of Science career development and educational pathway for their in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing employees while also helping to achieving Magnet Practice (DNP). Registered nurses within status. In addition, Ochsner Health System colleagues the Ochsner Health System will receive will receive group-specific tuition pricing for the onsite group-specific tuition pricing for these post3-year BSN program at our New Orleans campus. licensure programs.

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http://lcn.lsbn.state.la.us/Portals/0/Documents/Louisiana_Updated_Forecast_Model_2014_Projections_10_2_2014.pdf

The educational alliance offers Chamberlain students the exclusive opportunity to do all of their clinical rotations at the renowned Ochsner Health System facilities.

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Charting a Path for Innovation in Education Chamberlain’s educational alliance with Ochsner Health System is just one example of the innovative ways that education can continually evolve to stay at the forefront of healthcare education. Educational institutions and healthcare systems have a unique opportunity to support one another through relationships that can foster a culture of care, a commitment to lifelong learning and the constant pursuit of continuing to elevate the role of healthcare professionals.

“Ochsner Health System has deep roots in New Orleans and the surrounding area,” said Susan Groenwald, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, president emeritus of Chamberlain University. “We are thrilled to align with Ochsner to increase the education options available to people interested in serving the community. Our organizations are strongly aligned in culture, mission and vision, and this alliance gives us the opportunity not only to collaborate in providing exceptional care to the students we educate, but also to work with Ochsner to design programs that transform patient care delivery and improve new graduates’ transition to practice.”

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Strategic Allia Compliance & Coordination

Staff Recruitment

Clinical and Practicum Coordinators Clinical and practicum coordinators serve as a single point of contact to facilitate the experiential learning opportunities for our students and the locations that receive them, including: • Centralized coordination and placement • Ensuring healthcare compliance requirements are complete and remain valid throughout the program, including all partner-specific requirements • Serving as liaison between our students and faculty and our clinical and practicum partners

Student Affairs Specialist CareerCare® – our complimentary career and staffing resources allow the institution to advertise positions, job fairs and informational sessions at a Chamberlain campus or virtually, reaching our student and alumni populations: • Access to our vast talent pool of Chamberlain students and alumni from our associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level degree programs and program options – our students are training in nursing and public health specialties • Group or private interviews on-site and virtually at recruiting events at any one of Chamberlain’s nationwide locations

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nce Benefits Strategic Resources & Support Clinical Development Specialist Develop strategic partnerships with healthcare providers in new markets.

• Identify potential clinical opportunities for future pre-licensure nursing students to support the state board of nursing requirements • Explore opportunities for creative collaboration as they pertain to the needs of the site • Facilitates introduction(s) between partners and Chamberlain colleagues if interest is expressed in additional Chamberlain services (HDS, Career Services) • Seek opportunities to expand relationships with sites to include support of Chamberlain graduate programs as appropriate and when deemed mutually-beneficial

BSN Progression Staff Degree Advancement Staff Retention Support Across the Magnet Journey Healthcare Development Team The Healthcare Development Team serves as a partner and resource for all Chamberlain online, post-licensure degree options.

• Establishment and coordination of partner benefits • Collaboration to address partner-specific needs • Student recruitment and engagement, including on-site and virtual events • Liaison with national associations

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nursestrong N U R S E S W E E K 2 0 1 8 TOW N H A L L

by Meg Tokars, BA , The Chamberlain

Improving Global Health and Promoting a Culture of Care

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hroughout National Nurses Week in May, Chamberlain joined healthcare professionals across the nation in recognizing nurses for their commitment to putting their studies, profession and patients before themselves in providing an extraordinary level of care. To cap off the week-long celebration, we had the honor of hosting panelists Paul Kuehnert, DNP, RN, FAAN, associate vice president of programs at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; Monika Black, PhD, co-founder and chief strategist of Tandem Spring; and Susan Groenwald, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, president emeritus of Chamberlain University, at a live town hall event.

This panel of inspirational leaders shared their wisdom and passion for the skills, lifelong learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and use of technology needed to not only meet the needs of the future but to foster a culture of care and transform the health of our global communities.

We also celebrated nurses and asked them to tell us how they are #nursestrong.

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" If we can improve the health of nurses, we improve the health of the nation." #nursestrong Susan Groenwald, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN President Emeritus of Chamberlain University and Editor of Designing & Creating a Culture of Care for Students and Faculty: The Chamberlain University College of Nursing Model During the panel conversation, Dr. Groenwald shared her perspective about creating a culture of care for self, for colleagues and for students that transforms care for our patients and global communities. She highlighted the importance of role modeling healthy behavior and shared that in a recent conversation with the CEO of the American Nurse’s Foundation, Kate Judge, she learned that 1 in 100 U.S. citizens is a nurse.1 “If we can improve the health of nurses, we improve the health of the nation,” said Dr. Groenwald.

With the advancement of new technologies and artificial intelligence robots replacing jobs in the U.S., Dr. Groenwald offered ways for nurses to work with the changes ­­– and not battle them.

“We can’t prevent it; it’s going to happen. As educators, the role is to teach our students that technology can remove some of the routine work that we do that we may not be that good at – like taking large amounts of data and making sense of it. But the big data computers and scientists can take massive amounts of data and make some really cool judgments about patient care that nurses can then apply.”

1 https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/workforce/what-is-nursing/

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Paul Kuehnert, DNP, RN, FAAN Associate Vice President of Programs at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation We were excited to hear from Dr. Kuehnert, who is a leader at the nation’s largest public health philanthropy. He focused on major trends affecting the role of nursing in population health, key competencies and roles for an expanded field of populationfocused nursing and potential implications for nursing education, research, policy and practice.

Specific to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Dr. Kuehnert talked about the Foundation’s shift from the notion of improving health and healthcare, to thinking about a broader vision of building a culture of health. He explained that this switch was based on what the foundation was hearing from leaders across the nation. “[We were] thinking about the tremendous issues that we’re facing in our country.

We simply don’t have the kind of health outcomes that a great nation like ours should have ­­– so the culture of health vision is this notion that everyone in our diverse society should be able to have a fair and just opportunity to achieve their best possible health,” said Dr. Kuehnert.

" Nurses are the most trusted health profession. We think this is very much a part of a culture of health vision and why we think nurses are so important."

Nurses have the opportunity to make an impact in the public health field – whether that’s through healthcare education at the local level or bringing healthcare to our global communities. Dr. Kuehnert expressed the importance of their presence in public health.

“Now, we think that this is a huge vision and we know that we can’t get there by ourselves. We know it’s going to take many, many sectors, but right at the center of that, we think, needs to be nursing, because nurses are the largest health profession.

Nurses are the most trusted health profession. We think this is very much a part of a culture of health vision and why we think nurses are so important.”

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Monika Black, PhD Co-Founder and Chief Strategist of Tandem Spring Dr. Black shared her experience working in administration at one of the top-rated hospital systems in the country and provided empowering and motivational insights to help individuals harness their authentic strengths. She shared her perspective about how nurses can make an impact on healthcare by participating on boards and expressed how critical it would be for hospital leadership to create opportunities for nurses to become part of the decision-making process to positively affect patient outcomes.

“I think for a long time, nurses were only seen as leaders on the floor,” she said.

“But in order for us to improve greater health outcomes, it’s become necessary for the future of healthcare to put nurses at the forefront.”

“When I first entered the healthcare industry, I realized very quickly that it’s the nurses who drive the care,” said Dr. Black. “It’s the nurses who are leading these organizations from the inside out. It’s important to understand the power of nurses.

They have the access to patients, they are the ones creating a touchpoint with patients and building trust. It’s important for the future of healthcare to make nurses the touchpoints in our communities to help transform our society.”

" It’s important for the future of healthcare to make nurses the touchpoints in our communities to help transform our society."

After the panel conversation, Dr. Monika Black encouraged students and faculty alike to feel empowered to be their best selves and use their strengths and skills to their advantage.

“Nurses are natural advocates,” she said. “They spend their whole lives advocating for people and they apply that strength and skill to the field of nursing. There are relationship strengths that build around empathy and harmony. There are strengths that focus on being a learner. I think those character strengths that nurses bring to the table and leverage in the field of healthcare are just as important as anything else nurses do.”

She continued by taking nurses and nurses-in-training back to the moments when they realized they wanted to make nursing their profession.

“The key to human development is really building on who you already are. You’ve already excelled in life; you’re here, you’re in the right space and in the right place.

Take a moment to remember why it is that you chose nursing, how it is that you came to be in this place. What was your moment of inspiration? How old were you when you had that moment?”

Many thanks to the thousands of students, faculty and alumni who joined us for the exciting end to the week at the nationwide live webcast out of Chamberlain University’s Chicago campus. Especially during Nurses Week – a time of recognition and celebration of the role of the nurse – it was an ideal setting to educate and inspire our students, alumni and community of care while raising awareness for the importance of health and wellness and the endless possibilities and impact nurses have on the future of healthcare.

Miss the live town hall?

You can still hear the inspirational conversation between Dr. Groenwald, Dr. Kuehnert and Dr. Black on empowering nurses by watching the town hall recording at: chamberlain.edu/nursesweek2018

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CAREGIVER

The caregiver role assists the patient physically and psychologically while preserving the patient’s dignity. Caregiving encompasses the physical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural and spiritual levels.

TEACHER

The nurse assesses the patient’s needs and readiness to learn about their health, sets specific learning goals, enacts teaching strategies and measures learning.

NURSES AT THE

CENTER

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CHANGE AGENT

Nurses assist patients to make modifications in behavior and also help to change systems that are not effective.

ADVOCATE

LEADER

A nurse leader influences others to work together to accomplish a specific goal. The leader role can be employed at different levels; individual client, family, groups of patients, colleagues or the community.

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In this role the nurse represents the patient’s needs and wishes to other health professionals.

They also assist patients in exercising their rights and help them speak up for themselves.

The Importance of a Master of Public Health Degree in the Nursing Community

by Emma Myers, BS, The Chamberlain

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COMMUNICATOR

Communication is integral to all nursing roles. Nurses communicate with the patient, support persons, other health professionals and people in the community.

urses continue to evolve the world’s healthcare. Since the Florence Nightingale days, nurses have treated patients in various ways and places, with an approach that is both personal and holistic. Their attention to detail, dedication to wellbeing and capacity to see each patient in the context of their life makes them not only an incredible asset to patient’s health today, but to our society’s health moving forward.

As our aging population struggles with more types of chronic disease and health crises, our need for a nurse’s approach to care is increasingly growing. Evolving to a more holistic approach – one that looks at our patients, their homes and their communities – is crucial to not only treating diseases but, more importantly, preventing them.

That’s where our nurses come in (and save the day). Their unique training already makes them distinctively capable of understanding both the trifling details and the bigger picture of patient care. Considering they are found everywhere a society needs care – hospitals, schools, businesses, homes and communities – it’s time to embolden our nurses and empower them to elevate and expand their roles.

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Nurses with a Master in Public Health degree are already making lasting impacts in the health of their communities – and seeing it continue on a global scale.

They’ve created courses for nursing schools in third world countries, served as health and wellness educators globally, built community centers in low income communities, worked towards stress prevention in the work place, managed healthy eating programs in school systems and built communities for refugees. The jobs and opportunities to make a lasting impact for nurses with a master of public health are endless.

At Chamberlain, we’ve already begun to prepare our students for a career in public health. We recently expanded our portfolio of programs to offer an online Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. With a degree in public health, you’ll not only change how you view the health of populations, you’ll also learn how to make lasting impacts in a societies’ healthcare.

We know that our graduates will go on to be the professionals transforming the health of people worldwide. Because we care. In fact, care is what distinguishes us – Chamberlain Care®. Care for our students, healthcare partners, patients and the community at large. Through Chamberlain Care®, our administration, faculty and colleagues strive to make quality education accessible and an advanced degree attainable. We collaborate with our students to foster success in school, achieve career goals and prepare them for the healthcare system of the future.

Healthcare is evolving, as is the role of our nurses. Whether you are new to public health or are an existing healthcare professional, Chamberlain’s online MPH degree program can help position you to reach your goals. By elevating your career, you’re also elevating the care of your communities – and that affect will continue to evolve globally as you continue to heal the world.

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To learn more about how you can elevate your career while influencing the health of communities worldwide – check out Chamberlain’s Master of Public Health degree program at chamberlain.edu/mph.

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MPH NURSES MAKING AN IMPACT

GETTING SOCIAL CREATING CHANGE USING SOCIAL CHANNELS TO CREATE AWARENESS FOR HPV Since 2006, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has been available for young adults but it has been largely underutilized, says Master of Public Health (MPH) professor and Chamberlain Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate Karen Peak, DNP, MPH, RN. She discovered a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that stated only 65 percent of females and 56 percent of males received the HPV vaccine, which were low numbers compared to the school-required Tdap (tetanus) vaccine that has an 88 percent use rate.2 Under Dr. Peak’s direction, an eight-week social media campaign was created to increase awareness of the harmful effects of HPV (e.g., cervical cancer) with a goal to increase the number of vaccines administered to children ages 9 to 17 at her practicum site – a small, local public health department in Missouri. Through a combination of Facebook, Twitter and the practicum site’s website, Dr. Peak distributed messaging intended to target parents of children within the children’s targeted age range.

By the end of the campaign, the practicum site saw a 150 percent increase in the number of HPV vaccines administered in the targeted population – far more than Dr. Peak’s goal of increasing the number by 50 percent.

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MPH NURSES MAKING AN IMPACT

PROMOTING CULTURAL COLLABORATION CHAMBERLAIN PROFESSOR CONNECTS NORTH CAROLINA AND MOLDOVA Luba Ivanov, PhD, RN Professor Chamberlain University

Nearly 20 years ago, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Partnership for Peace set out with the goal of uniting with Euro-Atlantic countries to strengthen relationships. As a result of this partnership, the State of North Carolina and the Republic of Moldova Collaborative was founded.

The goal? North Carolinian and Moldovan nurses would combine efforts to expand the nursing practice and improve patient outcomes in the small, eastern European country of Moldova.

One nurse, Chamberlain Professor Luba Ivanov, PhD, RN, played a unique role in this collaborative effort. With the ability to speak Russian, a main language used in Moldova, Dr. Ivanov was able to work with the Moldovan Ministry of Health to assess the current nursing degree program of the National Colleges in Moldova’s capital, Chisinau. Using two North Carolina University programs as a model, Dr. Ivanov worked with an extensive team of North Carolina and Moldovan health professionals to revise the curriculum of this college, especially community health content, which was missing. She also worked with public health faculty in Moldova to improve public health student experiences in the community.

“What this brought to light is that we can have true cultural collaboration in different healthcare systems,” said Dr. Ivanov. “We were able to make a significant difference in the healthcare in Moldova including appointing a nurse leader to the Moldova Ministry of Health, which had never been done before, and creating safer practices for nurses such as use of personal protective equipment with chemotherapy administration.”

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EMPOWERING TEEN MOMS USING MIDWIFERY EXPERIENCE TO EMPOWER EXPECTANT YOUNG MOTHERS Marsha Rodney-Kusi’s, RN, RM, who is pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Chamberlain University immigrated to the United States from Jamaica in 2005 and joined her husband and son, who were living in Chicago, to follow her passion of travel nursing. She decided to further her education and completed Chamberlain’s RN to BSN Online Degree Completion Option in August 2016. She has worked in the labor and delivery department at a Chicagoland hospital, caring for new and experienced mothers since February 2018.

As she honed her skills and gained experience in obstetrics, she found herself wanting answers to the questions that frequently arose within the field and her day-to-day work. How could she empower expectant mothers with the education and motivation to care for their children, even prior to birth? How could she impact teen mothers’ lives? These questions led her to research a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with Chamberlain.

“I have seen a number of trends with the women I’ve cared for at Westlake, specifically with teen mothers,” said Rodney-Kusi. “I wanted to serve the demographic I was seeing at the hospital – not necessarily just at the hospital itself, but also at the community level, and even within the adjoining community.

While in the MPH program, Rodney-Kusi has focused her research on teenage pregnancies and teen mothers – hoping to give them the opportunity for full, rich lives.

She plans to take her degree into public high schools so she can use education and preventative measures to give teen women opportunities to help prevent pregnancy and to care for their children.

“Many [teen moms] tend to be in more volatile situations than the rest of us,” she said. “They’re experiencing this on their own and the support is not there for them. I’m looking to establish programs that can help some of the teenage mothers.

We can help prevent them from going into difficult situations.”

Rodney-Kusi began the MPH degree program in July 2017 in the accelerated track and will finish this September.

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67% DECREASE IN TEEN PREGNANCY SINCE 19913

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MILITARY SERVICE PREPARES FUTURE NURSES

by Erin Abbey, MA, The Chamberlain

When Chamberlain University Indianapolis campus president Christopher Bell DNP, RN, EMT-P worked as a navy medic, he was doing all the clinical activities as a nurse would in the civilian world, but he wasn’t a nurse.

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r. Bell has had an interesting career path since being a navy medic he was promoted to an aviation physiologist where he trained senior level naval officers to handle everything from extreme G-forces while flying to bailing out of airplanes unharmed at high altitudes. After that, he deployed to Puerto Rico with a few other medics who, at the time, were filling out paperwork for the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program that offers enlisted men and women a chance to earn an entry-level nursing degree followed by an appointment in the Nurse Corps. Dr. Bell attended nursing school at Jacksonville University and eventually was stationed at a naval hospital in Guam. After retiring from the military, he worked in a variety of hospitals in medical surgical units, obstetrics and gynecology and eventually as the Director of an Emergency Department before moving into nursing education.

“The transition from the military to nursing was a natural transition for me since I was already practicing nursing skills every day as a medic.

My job was to train those going into the field of battle how to take care of patients since as a medic we didn’t leave the states,” said Bell.

The discipline in the military was part of a seamless transition to nursing. “Civilians can have a more challenging time with the strict rules of nursing school where you must wear a uniform and maintain a strict schedule. These expectations are part of military culture and I find that students on my campus who were in the military before joining us, are able to transition easily to the expectations in nursing school,” Bell shared.

The same goes for Ivan Vazquez, a student at Chamberlain University College of Nursing’s Atlanta campus, who also serves in the National Guard. “I went into nursing school because nursing is an honorable profession that went parallel with my military career. It encompasses many of the values that were instilled in me while serving active duty in the military,” said Vasquez. “I always wanted to be a nurse but had never made the decision to pursue it until I found Chamberlain.”

In the military, following orders and the chain of command is how interactions happen and the exchange of information in the clinical setting

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can be similar. When working at a hospital, you must follow the direction of your nurse director or the physician or patient care can be impacted,” explained Bell.

Vazquez explains, “the military has added experience in working under pressure and maintaining my bearing while working in a fast-paced e m er g e n c y e n v ir o n m e n t .

Because of this, I think that my capabilities will be a great addition to any emergency department team. Furthermore, the experience as a leader and soldier has given me the knowledge necessary to Ivan Vazquez become a great leader in the Chamberlain BSN Student nursing profession.”

Atlanta Campus Chamberlain is committed to providing quality and accessible nursing education to members of our nation's military community through the Military to BSN option. Students in the Military to BSN Option will take three military-specific courses that bridge the gap between previously gained knowledge, skills and abilities and the expected learning outcomes in the BSN program’s foundational courses. For more information visit, chamberlain.edu/military.

" I n the military, following orders and the chain of command is how interactions happen and the exchange of information in the clinical setting can be similar. When working at a hospital, you must follow the direction of your nurse director or the physician or patient care can be impacted.�

Christopher Bell, DNP, RN, EMT-P Chamberlain University President, Indianapolis Campus

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“

I am gratified by what Chamberlain colleagues have accomplished together and the positive impact we have had on nursing education. But my greatest pleasure and satisfaction is in knowing that we have made a difference in our students’ lives and careers by modeling for them the values and behaviors of extraordinary healthcare professionals.

My hope is that the 52,000 Chamberlain healthcare professionals around the world will pay it forward and have a significant role in promoting healthy work environments and communities.

– Susan Groenwald, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN President Emeritus, Chamberlain University

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”

Thank you for

Caring

Over the past 12 years, Chamberlain University has experienced remarkable growth – in the breadth of our campuses and programs, the number of our students and alumni, and in the overall influence we’ve made on the healthcare industry. We’ve grown from one campus to 21 in 15 states; from 450 students to over 31,000; and over 52,000 alumni have been prepared with the knowledge, skills and values they need to improve the lives of their patients and communities worldwide.

T

he woman behind such an incredible evolution? During her time at Rush, she developed several oncology Susan Groenwald, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN— nursing textbooks, including the foundational text, Cancer Nursing: Principles and Practice which won the AJN book our president for the past 12 years. award the year it was published. Though the book is in its Her incredible impact is felt not only by her Chamberlain 8th edition, Dr. Groenwald transferred editorship to one of colleagues, but also by the more than fifty thousand current her co-editors after the 5th edition. Also while at Rush, Dr. students and alumni she has served. A woman who believes Groenwald was elected to the inaugural board for the newly in the importance of care, she transformed the very industry established Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). In her four years she devoted her life to, leaving behind a legacy we’re all as a director of the ONS, she co-authored and published a incredibly fortunate to have experienced and learned from. study on pre-licensure oncology nursing education in the U.S., was board liaison to the group that wrote the first Devoted From Day One oncology nursing standards of care and helped develop the association’s by-laws.

Dr. Groenwald began her career as a rehabilitation nurse after After leaving Rush in 1979, Dr. Groenwald served as receiving her nursing diploma from West Suburban School the senior program director at the Illinois Cancer Council’s of Nursing in Oak Park, IL. Recognizing the importance of Comprehensive Cancer Care Center. Subsequent oncology lifelong learning and leadership early on, she went on to texts included Cancer Symptom Management and Cancer earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Rush Nursing Review with co-editors Connie Yarbro, Margaret University College of Nursing in Chicago.

Frogge and Michelle Goodman.

While in school, she became especially interested in Dr. Groenwald earned a Doctor of Philosophy in higher oncology. She pursued that interest by earning a master’s education leadership from Capella University in 2013. degree in oncology nursing and upon graduation working as an oncology clinical nurse specialist, later becoming the director of the oncology graduate program at Rush University.

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CHAMBERLAIN Dr. Groenwald will continue to serve in her role on the board of directors of the Adtalem Foundation and as a Trustee for Ross University School of Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, and will work as a senior advisor to Adtalem Global Education on future projects.

An Evolution: Chamberlain College of Nursing to Chamberlain University In 2006, Dr. Groenwald joined Adtalem Global Education, formerly DeVry Education Group, nine months after Deaconess College of Nursing had been purchased by DeVry in March of 2005. Deaconess was a small but well-respected nursing school in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Groenwald immediately set to work on the transition and development of the college of nursing. In July of 2006, the name and brand changed to Chamberlain College of Nursing.

Chamberlain is derived from the Middle English word "chaumberlein," which means "chief steward" in recognition of the critical role of the nurse as the central steward and coordinator of patient care.

Her progress never slowed. The first campus outside of St. Louis opened in 2007 in Columbus, OH. She went on to grow Chamberlain from a one-location college to a nationwide university with 21 campuses and 5 degree programs, serving thousands of students. In fact, Chamberlain has grown to two colleges – College of Nursing and College of Health Professions.

Just last year, Chamberlain celebrated becoming a university with a diversified por t folio of programs, ex tending the University’s vision to become a leader in not only nursing, but the public health sector as well. The opening of the College of Health Professions and the launch of the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program was a natural extension of our mission to educate, empower and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who will advance the health of people, families, communities and nations.

Chamberlain has become the largest institution in the Adtalem portfolio, and with that, of course, comes the continued support of Adtalem leaders and directors. In a matter of 12 years, Dr. Groenwald has evolved Chamberlain into a world-class institution. From day one, Dr. Groenwald has worked to fulfill the University’s vision of graduating extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide. Under her leadership, Chamberlain University also achieved distinction as a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing (NLN).

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UNIVERSITY

2018 Chamberlain Care Awards – recognizing faculty and colleagues who have demonstrated exemplary care.

Leaving a Legacy of Care Not only is Dr. Groenwald responsible for our incredible growth – both in our footprint and portfolio - she also created our compass: Chamberlain Care®. This philosophy is both the legacy of her tenure and a keystone in our foundation.

Beginning in 2012, she led an initiative to transform Chamberlain’s organizational culture to one of care and service. Since then, Chamberlain has created an organizational culture and work climate in which students and colleagues thrive – a culture where students are cared for in a way that can

improve their chances of success, and that can provide an advantage in attracting and retaining high quality and effective faculty and staff.

The Chamberlain culture of care focuses on three things - caring for ourselves, caring for colleagues and caring for students. As we evolve, this philosophy continues to be the basis of everything we do and we’ve seen the benefits repeatedly. It has made a difference in the lives of our students and colleagues as they continue their studies. And, we remain dedicated to graduating extraordinary healthcare professionals who will transform the health of people worldwide.

Dr. Groenwald continues be passionate about this philosophy, and people from around the world are looking to adapt the same approach. She has spoken at national and international conferences and written several articles. She also published a book in 2018 about the evolution and adoption of this model, Designing & Creating a Culture of Care for Students & Faculty: The Chamberlain University College of Nursing Model so that other institutions could follow.

“

Susan has been a leader and role model in nursing education.

She has blended creativity, a passion for nursing, business expertise, a profound sensitivity to the experiences of students from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to creating learning environments that benefit students and the faculty who teach them.

”

– Joanne Disch, PhD, RN, FAAN, Chair, Chamberlain University Board of Trustees

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“

As a student at Chamberlain, I could easily recognize the way in which the organization promoted values of nursing excellence in my own learning, like self-determination, accountability, confidence and courage.1

”

– Kelly Hancock, DNP, RN, NE-BC, Executive Chief Nursing Officer of the Cleveland Clinic Health System and a 2015 graduate of Chamberlain’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program

Woman of Many Ambitions Prior to her endeavors with Chamberlain, Dr. Groenwald founded a commercial barter company that grew to more than 80 total employees in four locations and was recognized as the National Businesswoman of the Year by the National Association of Women Business Owners in 1999 and with a Blue Chip Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Massachusetts Mutual. After selling the company to a venture capital group and working for them for several years, Dr. Groenwald served as the director of operations for Focused Health Solutions, Inc., developing clinical programs and managing a team of nurses who provided disease management services for large selfinsured employers.

Dr. Groenwald was recently awarded the NLN President’s Award in 2018 from the National League for Nursing, and was recognized by Crain's Chicago Business as a Notable Woman in Education.

decision a very difficult one. However, I’m excited to spend more time with my family and to finish some of the writing projects I have on my list!”

She leaves with the knowledge of her accomplishments and the satisfaction of Chamberlain’s many successes and bright outlook. Chamberlain University’s presence as a top provider of nursing education is a testament to Dr. Groenwald’s passion for nursing and the success of our students.

Looking Ahead On July 17, Dr. Groenwald announced she would retire from her position as president of Chamberlain University effective this summer.

“Serving as your president for the past 12 years has truly been the most fulfilling position of my long and diverse career, which made my

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Groenwald, S.L. (2018). Designing and Creating a Culture of Care for Students and Faculty: The Chamberlain University College of Nursing Model. Washington, DC: National League for Nursing

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FROM A

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CAMPUSES

University From a few thousand alumni to

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STUDENTS

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UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

From one campus to one of

THE LARGEST NURSING SCHOOLS IN THE U.S.

Broadening OUR Reach 700+ INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS & GROWING

NLN/Chamberlain College of Nursing Center for the Advancement of the Science of Nursing Education

The Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) & Chamberlain College of Nursing Center for Excellence in Nursing Education

Answering THE CA LL

FOR BSN & ADVANCED DEGREED NURSES IN THE WORKFORCE

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DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP) programs in the U.S.

Transforming EDUCATION

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We believe that by taking extraordinary care of our students, we will graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who will have a significant and positive impact on healthcare worldwide.

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

2017 CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

At the Forefront of Healthcare & Education Chamberlain University is committed to fostering a culture of care – Chamberlain Care® – a culture in which care and service ultimately result in the development of extraordinary healthcare professionals. As such, we are focused on academic excellence that is driven by our academic leadership and our esteemed and accomplished faculty. We collaborate with our faculty to offer meaningful development opportunities towards achieving superior outcomes for all students. Many of our faculty continue to expand their educational footprint by conducting studies, holding positions on advisory boards, publishing books or writing journal articles.

“Well prepared, engaged faculty in combination with well supported, motivated students is the formula for graduating extraordinary healthcare professionals.”

– Carla D. Sanderson, PhD, RN Chamberlain University Provost

To better understand how our faculty contributes to healthcare scholarship and the continued transformation of nursing education, Chamberlain’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research conducts an annual survey collecting information from all faculty and academic administration colleagues related to professional service, scholarly activities, professional development and other key achievements.

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MORE THAN

50%

SCHOLARLY WORKS

199 FACULTY

341

25%

PUBLISHED

SUBMITTED

SCHOLARLY WORKS FOR PUBLICATION

186

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13%

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14

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10

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EDITORIAL ARTICLES

PAPERS FOR NON-REFEREED JOURNALS

OTHER

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATION

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72

58

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39

FACULTY

FACULTY

FACULTY

FACULTY

STATE CONFERENCES

NATIONAL CONFERENCES

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

PRESENTED

PRESENTED

PRESENTED

PRESENTED

SCHOLARLY PAPERS

SCHOLARLY PAPERS

SCHOLARLY PAPERS

SCHOLARLY PAPERS

LOCAL CONFERENCES

103

FACULTY

PARTICIPATED IN A PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE

75

SERVICE & ADVISORY

116

76

105

124

222

SERVED ON BOARDS OF DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES

HELD ONE OR MORE LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

SERVED ON ADVISORY BOARDS

FACULTY

FACULTY

FACULTY

HONORS, AWARDS & RECOGNITION

209 FACULTY

WERE RECOGNIZED

CHAMBERLAIN MASTER INSTRUCTION CERTIFICATION

25

DAISY AWARD RECIPIENTS

18 10

NOMINEES

RON TAYLOR AWARD

14

SIGMA THETA TAU INDUCTION

14

SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL INDUCTIONS

14

NEW ACADEMY FELLOWS

6

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

2

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Championing the Nursing Profession PUBLISHED PAPER

Improve Manager Competency Through Experiential Learning Ronda McKay, DNP, RN, CNS, NEA-BC Visiting Professor

Paula McKinney, DNP, RN, NE-BC Visiting Professor

Chamberlain University

McKay

Ronda McKay, DNP, RN, CNS, NEA-BC, visiting professor, and Paula McKinney, DNP, RN, NE-BC, visiting professor, explored how nurse managers are torn between the demands of the bedside staff, physicians, patients and administration, which requires a blend of clinical skill, leadership ability and managerial knowledge. Registered nurses who demonstrate outstanding clinical skill, knowledge and behavior are often promoted to nurse manager positions despite not having any formal leadership and management preparation. Nationally there is a high vacancy rate for nurse leader roles secondary to stress and lack of training.

There is an urgency to develop current and future nurse leaders at every level from the bedside to the boardroom. The results indicated that 50 percent or more of nurse managers scored themselves as less than competent (i.e. novice or advance beginner) in the science (managing the business/finance) domain. Conversely, nurse leaders with greater than 10 years of experience scored themselves as being proficient or an expert in leadership. Given that 86 percent of the nurse managers did not receive formal training when they entered the role, it is apparent that their knowledge was gained through experiential learning as a leader.

McKinney

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McKinney, P., Evans, T., & McKay, R. (2016). Improve manager competency through experiential learning. Nursing Management, 47(10): 46-49.

PUBLISHED PAPER

Simulation: A Tool to Assist Nursing Professional Development Practitioners to Help Nurses to Better Recognize Early Signs of Clinical Deterioration of Patients Loretta Elder, DNP, RN, CNE Visiting Professor Chamberlain University Loretta Elder, DNP, RN, CNE, visiting professor, completed an evidence-based project that used simulation as an educational intervention for medical-surgical nurses caring for a patient whose condition began to deteriorate. The results of the project provided evidence that the use of simulation as an educational intervention increased both nurse knowledge and self-confidence levels when caring for deteriorating patients.

Elder Elder, L. (2017). Simulation: A Tool to Assist Nursing Professional Development Practitioners to Help Nurses to Better Recognize Early Signs of Clinical Deterioration of Patients. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, 33(3), pp 127-130.

PUBLISHED PAPER

The Home Healthcare Best Practice Universal Protocol Gina Panozzo, DNP, RN-BC Visiting Professor

Katherine Hess, MS, RN-BC Instructor

Chamberlain University

Panozzo

Gina Panozzo, DNP, RN-BC, visiting professor, and Katherine Hess, MS, RN-BC, instructor in the BSN degree program, contributed to a study to address rehospitalization rates and emergency department rates that were above the state and national averages. A quality project was implemented at a midsized home healthcare agency. In order to address these escalating rates, the Home Health Universal Best Practice Protocol was developed and implemented by a home healthcare consultant. The protocol is evidence-based, time-specific, comprehensive and includes interventions that are linked to reducing avoidable hospital visits.

Interventions include risk assessment for rehospitalization, initiation of telehealth, utilization of teach-back method and timely documentation. The Home Health Universal Best Practice Protocol was effective in not only exceeding objectives regarding decreasing rehospitalization and emergency department rates within a six-month period but also in improving home healthcare agency referral rates.

Panozzo, G., Rossetti, J. & Hess, K. (2017). The Home Healthcare Best Practice Universal Protocol. Home Healthcare Now, 35(7), 1-9.

Hess

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Advancing Education & Promoting Healthy Communities PUBLISHED PAPERS

Storytelling and Reflective Pedagogy: Transforming Nursing Education Through Faculty Development Candice Phillips, PhD, RN, APRN, CNM, CNE Assistant Dean, Curriculum and Instruction – Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree Program

Kellie Bassell, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE Director, Pre-Licensure Program

Laura Fillmore, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE Senior Director, Center for Transformational Education & Learning Innovation

Chamberlain University

Philips

Bassell

Fillmore

Candice Phillips, PhD, RN, APRN, CNM, CNE, assistant dean of curriculum and instruction for the DNP program, Kellie Bassell, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, director of pre-licensure program, and Laura Fillmore, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, senior director of the Center for Transformational Education and Learning Innovation, collaborated on a quality improvement project to improve teaching practice.

The purpose of their project was to develop and implement steps to initiate change in both systems and processes of teaching and learning; to provide an efficient, sustainable method to incorporate transformative pedagogies through innovative faculty development; and to collect outcomes of an eLearning course to support teaching, using Kirkpatrick’s (1994) four-level model. They developed an innovative course using storytelling and reflective pedagogy to guide faculty into a transformative learning experience to challenge assumptions, gather insights and raise questions about teaching practices. Pre- and post-course surveys captured data across three levels: satisfaction, knowledge and skill acquisition, and change in behavior.

Significant gains were recorded across all three areas. Results suggested that storytelling and reflective pedagogy are effective for faculty to confront and resolve actual and desired teaching practices and that faculty placed value on reflection to facilitate self-awareness, question assumptions and nurture ideas about personal and professional growth.

Phillips, C., Bassell, K., & Fillmore, L. (2017). Storytelling and reflective pedagogy: Transforming nursing education through faculty development.

American Journal of Health Sciences. 8 (1), 7-18.

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PUBLISHED PAPERS

Assessing and Promoting Informatics Competencies in Online Nursing Faculty in One Program Toni Hebda, PhD, MNEd, MSIS, RN-C, CNE Professor, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree Program

Dee McGonigle, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN, ANEF Director of Simulation Excellence and Professor, Graduate Programs

Chamberlain University

Hebda

Toni Hebda, PhD, MNEd, MSIS, RN-C, CNE, professor in the MSN program, and Dee McGonigle, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN, ANEF, director of simulation excellence and professor, graduate programs, worked on a pilot project with the goal to enhance the informatics knowledge and the assessment of skill sets of nurses and nursing faculty. The TANIC® self-assessment tool was developed. The online faculty members’ ability to teach informatics competencies across the curriculum was demonstrated by their successful completion of the Faculty Orientation to SL Symposium and TANIC self-assessment. After first completing the TANIC® self-assessment of competency skills, instructors in the first core NI course were oriented to the virtual learning environment (VLE) of Second Life (SL) utilizing the Faculty Orientation to Second Life (SL) Symposium Module 1 guidelines developed by the VLE staff. At the end of this process, faculty will demonstrate competency to teach students involved in SL activities.

Hebda, T., & McGonigle, D. (2017). Assessing and promoting informatics competencies in online nursing faculty in one program. Journal of Virtual Studies, 8(2), 23-26.

McGonigle

PUBLISHED PAPERS

Perceptions of Nursing Students Regarding Usage of Art Therapy in Mental Health Settings Robyn Rice, PhD, RN, CNE Associate Professor

Joyce Hunter, MSN, RN Visiting Professor

Martha Spies, PhD, RN, CNE Professor

Chamberlain University

Rice

Hunter

Robyn Rice, PhD, RN, CNE, associate professor, Joyce Hunter, MSN RN, visiting professor and Martha Spies, PhD, RN, CNE, professor, explored the perceptions of undergraduate student nurses regarding the use of art therapy to promote a therapeutic relationship and communication with mental health patients. The qualitative study used principles of thematic analysis to reveal major themes including student nurses’ initial experiences with mental health patients, student nurses’ observations of mental health patients and student nurses’ and mental health patients’ responses to art therapy. The nursing student perceptions were that using art therapy with patients facilitated establishing a therapeutic relationship because it fostered communication. The study found that the intentional use of art therapy should be integrated into undergraduate nursing education.

Rice, R., Hunter, J., Spies, M. & Cooley, T. (2017). Perceptions of nursing students regarding usage of art therapy in mental health settings. Journal of Nursing Education, 56(10), 605-610.

Spies

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Advocating for Patients & Improving Outcomes PUBLISHED PAPER

PUBLISHED PAPER

Straight Talk About Birth Control: Like a Loaded Gun: A Contraceptive Education Protocol Preventing Needle Sticks for Home Care and Sharps Injuries Leslie B. Schoenberg, DNP, MSN Assistant Professor

Nancy Yuill, PhD, RN President, Pearland, TX Campus

Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University

Leslie B. Schoeberg, DNP, MSN, assistant professor, studied how home healthcare providers play a critical role in the prevention of unintended pregnancies by providing evidence-based contraception education during home visits. This article describes an innovative and comprehensive contraception protocol that was developed for nurse-family partnership to improve contraception education for home healthcare patients. The protocol focused on increasing uptake of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) for high-risk prenatal and postpartum home healthcare patients.

Nancy Yuill, PhD, RN, president of the Pearland Campus, makes a comparison between handling contaminated sharp needles or other objects that are as risky and handling a loaded gun. Safety measures are outlined to control the hazards of sharp objects to prevent injuries to nurses and other healthcare workers. The need for training on safe use of such devices is key for prevention of needle caused injuries as well as addressing the human factors that contribute to on the job injuries such as understaffing, long working hours, fatigue and time constraint.

Schoenberg, L. (2016). Straight talk about birth control: A contraceptive education protocol for home care. Home Healthcare Now. 34(10) 556-562. doi 10.1097/NHH.0000000000000471.

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Worden, C., Yuill, N., and Gresham, M. (2016). Like a loaded gun: Preventing needlesticks and sharps injuries. Journal of Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare, 36 (4), 28-32.

PUBLISHED PAPER

PUBLISHED PAPER

Caring for Patients with Service Dogs: Information for Healthcare Providers

The Hole in Holistic Patient Care

Michelle Krawczyk, DNP, MSN, ARNP-BC, CNE Assistant Dean, Faculty – MSN Specialty Tracks Chamberlain University Michelle Krawczyk, DNP, MSN, ARNP-BC, CNE, assistant dean of faculty - MSN specialty tracks, has seen that as the use of service dogs increases, nurses are more likely to encounter them in healthcare settings. While some of the roles of therapy and service dogs overlap, service dogs have distinct protection under the American Disabilities Act (ADA). Knowing the laws and proper procedures regarding service dogs strengthens the abilities of healthcare providers to deliver holistic, patientcentered care. This article provides background information about use of service dogs and discusses benefits to patients and access challenges for providers.

Connie Drury, PhD, MSN, RN Associate Professor Chamberlain University

Connie Drury, PhD, MSN, RN, associate professor, discovered that many nurses do not feel comfortable with the “spiritual” element of care and are uncertain about their professional role in the assessment and delivery of spiritual care.

Discomfort and avoidance of attending to the spiritual needs of human beings creates “a hole” in holistic patient care. This article explores the history of holistic nursing as it pertains to the human dimension of spirituality and concludes with practice models for spiritual assessment and spiritual care that can “fill” the hole in holistic nursing care.

Drury, C. & Hunter, J. (2016). The hole in holistic patient care. Open Journal of Nursing, 6, 776-792.

Krawczyk, M. (2016). Caring for patients with service dogs: Information for healthcare providers. The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing 22(1).

Chamberlain faculty who participated in the Chamberlain Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research 2017 survey, also participated in the following scholarly activities: • Performed professional practice or service hours • Participated in volunteer hours • Participated in community service beyond practice as a nurse • Became certified in advanced practice or specialty • Belong to one or more professional nursing organizations • Submitted scholarly works for publication consideration • Participated in editorial work including reviews of scholarly papers for refereed journals • Published one or more book reviews • Participated in research proposal reviews

• Served on one or more advisory boards • Served on one or more boards of directors/trustees • Served on one or more Chamberlain committees and task force groups • Conducted research or quality improvement studies • Participated in continuing education activities • Earned additional degrees • Are currently enrolled in a doctoral program • Are currently enrolled in post-master’s certificate programs • Earned honors, awards or other recognitions

Visit chamberlain.edu/academicscholarship to view the full 2017 Faculty Survey.

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Chamberlain & The Daisy Foundation Chamberlain University is proud to be a partner of The DAISY Foundation — a nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing nurses for their skill, kindness and compassion. The foundation was created in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at age 33 of complications of an auto-immune disease. During Patrick’s eight-week hospitalization, his family was so touched by the care that his nurses provided that they created The DAISY Foundation specifically as a way to say “thank you” to nurses. In addition, nurses who have received the DAISY Award through their employer or school are eligible for a special DAISY Honoree Scholarship for Chamberlain’s post-licensure program. Please join us in congratulating the following DAISY Faculty Award recipients for 2018: DAISY AWARD WINNERS POST-GRADUATE FACULTY WINNERS Carolyn Sipes, PhD, MSN, RN, CNS, APN, PMP, RN-BC Master of Science in Nursing Degree Program

Beth Marquez, DNP, MSN, MBA, RN Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Program Joyce Whitlatch, EdD, MSN, RN RN to BSN Degree Completion Option

PRE-LICENSURE FACULTY WINNERS Sherrice Dotson, BA, BSN, MSN Addison, IL Campus

Laura Berryman, MSN, RN Irving, TX Campus

Christa Saldaris, MSN, RN, CEN Addison, IL Campus

Kim Silva, MSN, RN Jacksonville, FL Campus

Rebecca Lovelock, MSN, RN Arlington, VA Campus

Donna Castellani, MSN-Ed, RN North Brunswick, NJ Campus

Mary Lou Molder, BSN, RN Atlanta, GA Campus

Shannon Chopp, PhD, RN Pearland, TX Campus

Elizabeth Miller, DNP, RN Charlotte, NC Campus

Meaghan Gerhardstein, MSN, RN Tinley Park, FL Campus

Alison Metelmann, MSN, RN Chicago, IL Campus

Jeanne Sedivy, MSN-Ed, RN Sacramento, CA Campus

Odessa Williams, MSN, RN Chicago, IL Campus Susan Wechter, PhD, RN, PPCNP Cleveland, OH Campus

Winners from campuses not represented on this list were not available at press time.

Nominations for outstanding Chamberlain faculty and students are accepted at any time on our website at chamberlain.edu/daisy.

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Phoenix Campus President Selected for

SIGMA THETA TAU REGIONAL POSITION Phoenix Campus President Pam Fuller, EdD, MN, RN was selected to hold a regional position with Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma), which will begin in November. In her two-year term, Dr. Fuller’s primary goal is to link Sigma chapters together in communication and collaboration while addressing the Sigma mission.

Dr. Fuller will oversee the health of two regional chapters that include 28 local chapters in Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico and Western Texas. In addition, she will host chapter leader calls or webcasts throughout her term. Dr. Fuller is excited to serve in this capacity having been an active member of Sigma for more than 20 years.

Chamberlain University established the Phi Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma), the Honor Society of Nursing chapter in 2011, and grew to become the largest Sigma chapter in the world.

“We’ve just had phenomenal growth,” said LeAnne Prenovost, DNP, MBA, RN, CNE, visiting professor, Chamberlain University, and president of Phi Pi Chapter of Sigma. “We joked that it was like a wildfire; it just took off.”

"Faculty, alumni and students have flocked to the group to benefit from its global network, as well as its support of nursing scholarship, research, service and leadership," Dr. Prenovost said. Data on the largest chapter for the fiscal year that closed June 30, 2018 was not available at press time.

Founded in 1922 by six nurses at the then-Indiana University School of Nurses, Sigma now has about 135,000 active members who reside in 90 countries. For information, visit phipi.nursingsociety.org.

Chamberlain’s Phi Pi chapter is one of the largest of Sigma’s 500 chapters worldwide* * As of June 30, 2017, Chamberlain’s Phi Pi chapter had 4,379 active members; Jessica Wendorf, MS, CAE, Sigma chapter and regional operations manager.

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North Brunswick Campus President is Elected as an Academic Fellow North Brunswick Campus President Robin Goodrich, EdD, RN, has been elected as a Fellow to The New York Academy of Medicine. Academy Fellows are distinguished professionals in medical and health professions and other disciplines affecting health, who embody the highest levels of achievement and leadership in urban health and who are elected by their peers.

Established in 1847, The New York Academy of Medicine continues to address the health challenges facing the world’s rapidly growing urban populations. Dr. Goodrich was nominated for her work as a nursing faculty member, graduate program developer and academic administrator. She graduated from Columbia University’s Teachers College where she continues to serve as Vice President of the Nursing Education Alumni Association.

Robin Goodrich, EdD, RN President, North Brunswick, NJ Campus

Chamberlain Faculty Co-Publishes Book Outlining Successful Fall Prevention Plans Prior to the publication of the book, a comprehensive guide for fall prevention initiatives failed to exist – despite the fact that patient falls were the third highest sentinel event reported to the Joint Commission in 2016. By publishing Patient Safety Strategies: EvidenceBased Practices for Fall Prevention, the women hope to better prepare caregivers and protect patients.

Carole R. Eldridge Virginia Hall The book uses step-by-step DNP, RN, CNE, NEA-BC DNP, MSN Ed, RN, CNE Vice President Associate Professor, RN to BSN instruction to guide health College of Health Professions Degree Completion Option institutions and caregivers through the process of setting Two Chamberlain colleagues – Carole R. up a successful and sustainable evidenceEldridge, DNP, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, Chamberlain based multidisciplinary fall prevention University vice president of the College of Health program. It also helps staff identify the Professions and Virginia Hall, DNP, MSN Ed, risk factors that lead to falls, as well as RN, CNE, associate professor for the RN to BSN the proper response documentation and Degree Completion Option – have added another follow-up assessment procedures to a fall. accolade to their list of achievements. They recently co-authored Patient Safety Strategies: Patient Safety Strategies: Evidence-Based Practices for Fall Prevention Evidence-Based Practices and published it to an eager audience. for Fall Prevention

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MORE AND MORE HOSPITALS ARE REQUIRING BSN DEGREES Many hospitals are already hiring only BSN-degreed nurses or that is their goal. This is according to the American Nurses Association, who also stated that as of 2013, the American Nurses Credentialing Center requires all nurse managers and nurse leaders to hold a BSN or higher degree in order to obtain Magnet® status.1

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses with a BSN could have additional job prospects, although there is no guarantee of a job or job opportunity.2 Chamberlain has had students pursue many different avenues – school nursing, forensics, corrections, home health and hospice. From acute and critical care to outpatient leadership roles, BSN-prepared nurses have a variety of options.

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TO EARN YOUR BSN IN 2018: A FACULTY PERSPECTIVE

If you know someone who's thinking about going back to school to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), you can assure them there are a number of great reasons to embark on this journey. We interviewed two of our RN to BSN Degree Completion Option faculty and experienced nursing professionals, Melissa Myers, DNP, RN, CNE, CPN, and Kate Cook, MSN, RN, to gain their perspective on why nurses should earn a BSN.

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IT CAN OPEN NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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IT CAN STRENGTHEN YOUR POPULATION CARE All of the changes in healthcare, including technological advancements, new research and increased life expectancy rates, is generating a need for nurses with higher levels of education. Chamberlain degree programs and program options prepare you to handle complex issues – especially in the areas of diversity, culture and specialty populations.

RECEIVE THE SUPPORT YOU NEED TO EARN A BSN WHILE WORKING Something that we’ve recognized since teaching at Chamberlain is that Chamberlain Care® and our teaching philosophies are not just on paper – we truly uphold them. Chamberlain leaders are constantly providing new resources for students. And, as faculty, we make ourselves available to support and guide our students. Concerned about adapting to an online environment? Receive extensive support including a student success strategy course in your first semester.

RECEIVE BETTER ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING ORGANIZATION Networking opportunities arise from being a part of professional, international nursing organizations that have a minimum requirement of holding a BSN (like Sigma Theta Tau).

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

CASE STUDIES

AT-RISK STUDENTS

REACHING

SURVIVING COLLEGE: THE BLUEPRINT

BY DR. GILBERT SINGLETARY A football scholarship propelled Gilbert you’re going to go to college to become a nurse.

Singletary, JD, PhD, MBA, MSSW, dean You get, ‘What do you mean, you want to be a in the College of Health Professions, nurse? We’re farmers, that’s who we are.’ So how from a tiny, poverty-stricken town in Florida does a student comprehend and understand the into the freshman class at Western Kentucky multiple identities they have, both in college and University in 1995 but he felt out of place in when they return home, that’s what we really the Bluegrass state. dive into.”

With a head full of street smarts but Dr. Singletary, whose previous books few black role models, Dr. Singletary found include Crossroads: An American Case himself navigating tricky issues of identity Study and its companion textbook, Surviving and coping with the sometimes daunting the Crossroads Education Manual, said responsibility of being the first in his family many college prep books focus on tips such as to pursue higher education. multitasking, getting enough sleep and “They were proud but they were apprehensive,” he said “ THE ISSUES THAT HINDER STUDENT SUCCESS of his parents at the time. “It IN TERMS OF NOT PROGRESSING ARE wasn’t pure joy, it was more ISSUES THAT MOSTLY HAPPEN OUTSIDE THE complicated. They just didn’t CLASSROOM, AND THEY BRING THOSE LIFE know what it would be like or LESSONS WITH THEM INTO THE CLASSROOM.” how it might change me.”

Dr. Singletary uses his own experience as the first person in his family to go to college to help connect with Chamberlain University students. He wrote his most recent book, Surviving College: The Blueprint, to fill what he sees as a gap in college preparation materials for firstgeneration students, recent immigrants and minorities.

The book is a collection of case studies of a diverse range of students who share personal stories of triumphs – and failures – in navigating the higher education landscape.

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creating a supportive campus culture by meeting with professors and student advisors.

A new approach that considers the challenges and barriers a student faces inside and outside the classroom can change freshmen dropout rates for the better, Dr. Singletary said.

“The issues that hinder student success in terms of not progressing are issues that mostly happen outside the classroom and they bring those life lessons with them into the classroom,” he said. “We talk about real-life issues that students can relate to and share that knowledge and landscape to better prepare them and increase their chances of academic success.”

Randy Gordon, DNP, FNP-BC Graduate Curriculum Technology Manager

Dee McGonigle, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN, ANEF Director, Simulation Excellence Professor, Graduate Programs

Faculty Member Randy Gordon Co-Authors Book, Wins Best Innovator Award for the Development of Virtual Learning Lab Chamberlain University faculty members Randy Gordon, DNP, FNP-BC, and Dee McGonigle, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN, ANEF, are the editors of a new textbook, Virtual Simulation in Nursing Education.

Based upon a conceptual model that Dr. Gordon and Dr. McGonigle created, the book details the Faculty Administrators Student Technology Strategic Integration Model (FAST SIM®).

According to the FAST SIM model, to successfully integrate technology with a nursing curriculum, equal appreciation and recognition must be given to faculty, administrators and students as significant contributors to the technology integration process. The text provides a framework to guide the process, helping to pave the way for more innovative learning practices.

Dr. Gordon recently received the award for Best Practice Innovator at the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) conference for his work with the development of the Virtual Learning Lab, which is the basis of Virtual Simulation in Nursing Education. The organization cited that Dr. Gordon “emulates best practices in simulation learning through his novel approach to debriefing 2D and 3D activities with the students.” Nominated by his co-author Dr. McGonigle, Dr. Gordon cites her as both his co-worker and mentor.

“This book is dedicated to students, teachers and administrators who are pioneers and willing to blaze the trail,” said Dr. Gordon.

Graduate Professor Receives High Honor from the ANA Elizabeth Fildes EdD, RN, CNE, CARN-AP, PHNA-BC, FIAAN Graduate Professor

Graduate professor Elizabeth Fildes, EdD, RN, CNE, CARN-AP, PHNA-BC, FIAAN, was recently, unanimously voted as the American Nurses Association (ANA) Political Action Committee (PAC) Leadership Fellow.

Members of the ANA-PAC Leadership Society are recognized as pinnacles of political activism. Society members who are chosen by the ANA-PAC Board of Trustees (ANA-PAC BOT) show extraordinary political talent and skill, and recognize the important connection between nursing, policy, political participation and the ANA-PAC. All candidate applications are reviewed by the ANA-PAC Board. If selected, members serve as an ANA-PAC Leadership Society Fellow (LS Fellow) and remain a part of the ANA Society Leadership Society as long as they are current ANA members and show an active commitment to serving as a Fellow. Congratulations to Dr. Fildes on this extraordinary honor!

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STUDENT & ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT

IS NOT AN OPTION Fighting cancer while finishing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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at a community college, feeling emerged – the determination to finish Loni Smith enrolled in the Bachelor her nursing degree. “I met with my professors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program and clinical coordinator,” she said. “I told them, at Chamberlain University’s Phoenix campus ‘Not graduating is not an option. I didn’t just go through the last two-and-a-half years for this in 2015.

“From day one, I felt that I had the support to stop me.’ They were so supportive, so caring, of the staff, my professors and my cohort. If like a family.”

Classmates pulled together in a community anything’s going to happen to you, it’s going to happen in nursing school,” she said with a laugh. of care to encourage and support her. Faculty And it did. Work, school and family held her to the same academic standards as obligations competed for her attention. other students but also allowed some flexibility Compressed discs and bone spurs on her with deadlines to help accommodate the rigors spine made sitting in class difficult but her of chemotherapy.

The biggest challenge came from long commute put most pain medications out of the question. A standing desk at the course’s clinical component. Phoenix Chamberlain helped but doctors advised campus professor, Ellen Poole, explained that her to lose weight quickly in order to avoid chemotherapy weakens the immune system, extensive back surgery. Smith opted for leaving individuals more open to illness, gastric bypass, returning to class just a few infection and other complications.

“Our concern was Loni’s safety,” she days after release from the hospital.

Ten months later, just when the end of said. “We were constantly re-evaluating the her program was in sight, Smith discovered situation but as long as she was safe and met a swollen lymph node. In October 2017, one the guidelines, we did everything we could to week before the start of her final capstone support her.” course, she received the diagnosis of stage 4 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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With the official signoff of her oncologist, Smith was able to participate in her clinical rotations but she needed to take special precautions. She herself wore a mask at times, and she was placed on the floor with nurses who were not caring for patients whose condition required caregivers to use gowns, masks and gloves.

Over the eight weeks of the course, she spent four days in clinicals in between three rounds of chemo. She finished the class with an A- and crossed the stage for her graduation in early January. “It was rough, but the support I had from Chamberlain made the difference,” Smith said. “Having their support and knowing they were not only rooting for me but really doing what they could to help me finish – it was amazing. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without them.”

For now, Smith is focusing on her health as she waits to go through the final two rounds of chemo. Once that’s done, she plans to conquer her next challenge – the NCLEX® licensing exam.

And after that? Maybe a job as an oncology nurse. “I had a nurse when I was in the hospital in December who had gone through cancer. Her words of encouragement meant so much to me,” she explained.

“ From day one, I felt that I had the support of the staff, my professors and my cohort.”

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Confronting the Current Nursing Shortage in New Orleans and Across Louisiana1 System. Serving as the president of our New Orleans campus allows her to combine her experience as a nurse, her passion for teaching and her commitment to helping both nurses and Chamberlain’s new campus, its first in Lousiana, is the community. located on the West Campus of Ochsner Medical The educational alliance with Ochsner is Center in New Orleans. Seeing an opportunity an exceptional opportunity for Chamberlain to positively impact the nursing shortage, students and Ochsner employees alike. Students Chamberlain University and Ochsner have the exclusive opportunity to do all of their Health System formed an educational alliance clinical rotations at the renowned Ochsner to offer an on-site, three-year Bachelor of Health System facilities and partner locations, Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program. We often taught by former Ochsner nurses. Thirdbelieve there is an eager-to-learn population year students have the opportunity to apply for in Louisiana and we’re confident that we can a BSN Nurse Technician Honors Program and help the residents create the solution. Classes will have access to system nursing professional began April 30, 2018 – class sizes are small, development programs at Ochsner Health System. there are no prerequisites and currently there In an effort to encourage lifelong learning, is no wait list.

Chamberlain University is also offering Ochsner The campus is led by Jennifer Couvillon, PhD, MSN, RN-BC, who brings more than 25 years of experience in clinical nursing and education. Prior to joining Chamberlain as New Orleans campus president, Dr. Couvillon served as assistant vice president of system nursing professional development at Ochsner Health

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nurses a variety of online post-licensure degree programs including the RN to BSN degree completion option, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

Registered nurses within the Ochsner Health System will receive special tuition pricing for these post-licensure programs.

Chamberlain Care® is what distinguishes us – care for our students, healthcare partners, patients and the community at large. We believe if we take extraordinary care of our students, we will graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who will have a significant and positive impact on healthcare around the world.

We look forward to sharing it with our students in Louisiana.

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A Future in Nursing Education Guided

by Past Experiences Jennifer Couvillon, PhD, MSN, RN-BC, shares her journey to president of the New Orleans campus.

IMPACTING LIVES IN A CRITICAL WAY My career began as a nurse technician in a critical care unit, which led to serving patients in the cardiac intensive care unit (ICU) at Georgetown University Hospital. While in the ICU, an instructor needed coverage teaching students and I filled in. It was at this point that I learned about the importance of energizing learners.

TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION Teaching part-time led to a full-time appointment. I served as a clinical instructor and was promoted to course coordinator, assistant professor and ultimately director of the program. While academics was not my original calling, I found I could empower and personally impact more students.

A COMMITMENT TO LIFELONG LEARNING I earned a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with a family nurse practitioner specialty from Georgetown University and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a Nursing Education and Technology research focus from Duquesne University. Being a student while working heightened my empathy for my student’s needs.

I joined the Ochsner Health System as the assistant vice president of system nursing professional development where I designed an educational program that helped nurses fuel a passion for learning. I served on the nursing leadership council and helped to establish the Department of System Nursing Professional Development.

EMBRACING OPPORTUNITY When Chamberlain University opened on the west campus of Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans the ultimate step in my career became a reality – serving as campus president. I was honored, invigorated and energized to – once again – learn along with my students.

Many nurses go into nursing to provide bedside care and may see teaching as an opportunity for later in their careers. I followed my passions and my experiences lead me to this very job.

Remember, learning is a lifelong journey. Your future is often guided by the past if you just embrace the opportunity to say “yes.”

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STUDENT & ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT

Family Nights Create Foundation for Student Success When students commit to a career of caring with Chamberlain University, they demonstrate a resolve to make a change in their lives. And that change ripples into the lives of their parents, children, spouses and other important family members, impacting not just the student but their support system at large.

That’s why Chamberlain University offers Family Night for students on several of our campuses – to welcome the extended family members of our students into the Chamberlain community. Each of the events regularly draws more than 100 people, allowing students to show their families their academic “home” and share details about their program. Family Nights are a great way to bridge the gap between a student’s home and academic life, creating a foundation of support that is crucial for student achievement and success. Family Nights are just one of many campus offerings designed to foster a supportive, student-centered environment and students are encouraged to check with their campus to learn more about this event and other ways to get involved.

Interactive Experience Day Inspires High School Students to Become Nurses

In February 2018, our Indianapolis campus held an interactive event with approximately 100 high school students in attendance. To inspire the next generation of nurses, Chamberlain’s SIMCARE CENTER™ staff gave high school students from Warren Central High School’s Walker Career Center a realistic look at nursing and nursing school. By actively participating in multiple simulation labs, students left the event with a glimpse of what it takes to be a nurse on a daily basis.

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“The experience was fun and exciting,” said Warren Central High School junior Steffaughn Gaither. “You get to learn, participate and be active with people and others who are excited for you.”

Experience Days are held at Chamberlain to promote careers in nursing and to address the nursing shortage across the country for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)-prepared and advanced practice nurses. It’s no secret that the need for nurses has been on the rise.

In fact, the Indianapolis Department of Workforce Development expects that, by 2026, the state will see a 16.5 percent increase in the need for registered nurses.1 “[Nursing is] a dire need [in Indianapolis],” said Christopher Bell, DNP, RN, EMT-P Indianapolis campus president. “We have shortages throughout hospitals in Indiana and recruiters from local health systems like Franciscan Health, Trilogy Health Services and Magnolia Health Systems come to us looking for new, potential nursing graduates.”

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Nursing careers that include obtaining a BSN degree, in particular, are an important option to offer high school students because they can jump right into the BSN program after high school – no prior coursework is required for the program.

Chamberlain’s Indianapolis staff designed a day full of nursing activities where they coached students through labor and delivery simulation and community disaster simulations.

The visiting students learned tactics to think on their feet in stressful situations and, after the simulations, participated in a panel discussion with current students and faculty to understand the many benefits of exploring a career in nursing.

The Indianapolis campus is looking forward to hosting more Experience Days in the future.

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BRINGING HEART HEALTH TO A HIGH RISK COMMUNITY

CHAMBERLAIN ALUMNA PRISSIE COOMSON LAUNCHES A BLOOD PRESSURE EDUCATION PROGRAM IN HER COMMUNITY CHURCH To help bring awareness about high blood pressure to a particularly at-risk community, Chamberlain nursing student Priscilla “Prissie” Coomson, MSN, RN, launched a successful education campaign at her church in the metropolitan Washington, DC area.

Coomson explained that while certain people may have a genetic predisposition for hypertension, diet, exercise and stress management also play an important role. Within her church community – made up almost entirely

within the church environment, and selected appropriate theoretical frameworks to help facilitate lifestyle change.

She encouraged participants to use healthier oils, in lower quantities, and to incorporate more vegetables into their diets.

She hosted healthy-eating potlucks to bring the community together while reinforcing nutritional awareness. Meetings after church on Sunday allowed her to check in and offer encouragement.

" There are so many things I didn't know before I went to nursing school that have made a major difference in my life. I want to share that knowledge with people." of African immigrants – economic factors added an additional layer of complexity. For Coomson, this was an opportunity to educate her community in a way that others may not be able to.

“Knowledge is so important,” Coomson said. “There are so many things I didn’t know before I went to nursing school that have made a major difference in my life. I want to share that knowledge with people.”

Using the skills she had learned in the Chamberlain Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program, Coomson consulted scientific research about nurses’ roles in health promotion, both in general and

Coomson’s health intervention project was a success, as seen through pre- and post-surveys indicating a significant increase in healthy behaviors to reduce the risk for hypertension among participants. She credits much of her success to the personal relationships she developed with the participants. “I think it was a trust level and the fact that I was able to relate to this population.”

What’s next? Now that her health education program has proven successful, she’ll be expanding it two other branches of the church later this year and broadening the focus to also include diabetes awareness.

Learn more about the practice-focused curriculum in Chamberlain University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program at chamberlain.edu/DNP

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Recent BSN Graduate’s “Good Catch” Saves a Man’s Life

Hillary Mae Bolda, BSN, RN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Alumna

Linda Young, DNP Alumna

Hillary was featured in the ER’s newsletter, Hillary Bolda, BSN, RN, had been an Addison which caught the hospital’s attention. She campus graduate for just six months and was was then awarded the “Good Catch” award working in the ER at a Level I trauma center in by the hospital, which is given for “Nursing Chicago. One day, she came onto her shift to Excellence in Patient Safety.” Because of find that an abdominal assessment hadn’t been Tacchi’s strong influence on Hillary, she visited done on an acute abdomen of a 40-year-old man. the Addison campus to personally thank her “Upon my assessment, I found distention, the next day. Chamberlain bloating and a rigid, board-like abdomen. I is proud to empower immediately remembered that my professor, extraordinary nurses like Hillary to speak up and Andrea Tacchi, MSN, RN, told us to always make a difference. assess patients no matter the age and that abdomens like this gentleman’s could mean peritonitis or perforation.”

Just as the patient was going to be released, Hillary took his vitals one last time and found he was tachycardic, meaning that his heart was beating more than 100 times per minute. His heart rate was at 158 beats per minute. “When we drew some labs, the patient’s results indicated that he was at risk for a stroke and we sent the patient to imaging for a CT scan. He was immediately rushed to the operating room. Had we sent him home, he would have died that night.”

Limiting Opioid Dependency

As opioid dependency and overdoses in the U.S. continue to rise, Linda Young, DNP, set out to find answers. She recently published an article suggesting a credible link between increased opioid prescribing and increased opioid addiction, while also summarizing a pilot program she designed aimed at monitoring opioid prescriptions.

For the program, her team designed and piloted an evidence-based quality-improvement project in four urgent care clinics. Their results found that by implementing guidelines, and tapping into the resources of Rhode Island’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)

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database, you can limit the amount of opioid prescriptions – or at least monitor it.

Further, they found that provider awareness and education is key. Implementing goal setting and monitoring assessment and referral practices are also vital. In this vein, the Rhode Island Department of Health, among many other public health agencies, recommends adoption of a protocol called “Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment” or SBIRT. We look forward to following Dr. Young’s progress as she continues to work toward resolving the opioid epidemic.

Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT): Consider screening all patients annually or upon entry to your practice to assess potential risk for substance abuse with tools such as the Opioid Risk Tool (ORT), Drug and Alcohol Screening Tools 10 (DAST 10) and several more tools available from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

FNP Student Creates a Time-Saving Tool That Helps Students with Research With the help of Microsoft’s Bot Framework THE FUTURE OF CATOPRO – a service that provides the resources to build Since January, CatoPro has seen 137 unique Stefanie Perez intelligent bots – Perez created a chat bot users, which is impressive considering all BSN, RN called CatoPro that sends scholarly articles “advertising” has been through word of mouth.

Master of Science and credible sources to busy students. Within The service is only gaining momentum as the in Nursing (MSN) 15 minutes of submitting a keyword or research online community continues to take note. In fact, Family Nurse subject through the website, students will start investors have shown interest and are looking Practitioner receiving articles in their email. to enhance the tool further. A Facebook page Graduate Student is also coming soon.

HOW IS CATOPRO DIFFERENT? Stefanie Perez, BSN, RN, was uncertain CatoPro is specifically geared to help students about enrolling in an online nursing program. be more efficient with their research. With Want to try But after having earned a Bachelor of Science Google, students receive up to millions of CatoPro yourself? in Nursing (BSN) from Chamberlain’s RN to BSN results. Alternatively, CatoPro refines the Online Option and continuing on for a Master 1. Visit catopro.com search and sends students 20-segmented of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse 2. Type a keyword(s) articles specific to their search – straight to Practitioner (FNP) specialty track, she was more into the chat bot their email. Receiving search results in one’s confident in online schooling than ever before. email is not something Google can do.

3. Provide your email address In fact, she was so comfortable with an online learning environment that she designed a tool 4. Check your email in that sends scholarly articles to medical students.

15 minutes for scholarly, Perez, who lives in Naples, Florida and credible sources related works as a part-time nurse at an urgent care to your keyword(s) and center, is also a wife and mom. Add that to published in the last juggling clinicals and you have one active five years student. While researching one of her many projects, she realized she was spending an incredible amount of time actually researching articles and that if she could find a way to have articles sent to her she’d become much more efficient with her time.

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In 2015, I proudly achieved one of the greatest milestones of my professional career: I earned my DNP from the Chamberlain University College of Nursing. Obtaining my DNP was something I had wanted to do for years. When I finally realized the time was now or never, I looked for a higher education institution that would deliver on everything I wanted and needed in my DNP pursuit. I was impressed

by Chamberlain’s rich history, committed values, high standards and extensive offerings, and I knew I could achieve my goal if I attended a respected, high-quality institution like Chamberlain.

“ ...What I did not expect was how much those at Chamberlain also wanted me to succeed.”

Cleveland Clinic Health System Executive Chief Nursing Officer Reflects on Her Time at Chamberlain

Kelly Hancock, DNP, RN, NE-BC, is the Executive Chief Nursing Officer of the Cleveland Clinic Health System and a 2015 graduate of Chamberlain’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program. The following is an excerpt from her foreword in the book Designing & Creating a Culture of Care for Students & Faculty: The Chamberlain University College of Nursing Model, edited by Chamberlain University President Emeritus Susan Groenwald, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF.

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In all honesty, I expected that my DNP experience would be rather challenging. After all, I was earning the highest degree of my career while continuing to fulfill my role as an executive chief nursing officer for the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic health system and its 22,000 nursing caregivers. I expected to have even earlier mornings and later nights than usual. I expected that my time with my husband and two kids might be less than I would prefer some days. I expected that the work would be intense. But I also expected that my experience would be highly beneficial and, truthfully, career changing. I expected to grow and emerge a better nurse.

However, what I did not expect was how much those at Chamberlain also wanted me to succeed. What I did not expect was the extent to which my professors cared. What I did not expect was how diverse my experience would end up being. What I did not expect was having the opportunity to really learn from fellow students, who came from a variety of clinical settings and roles from across the United States.

What I did not expect was how these extra benefits would positively impact my own scholarly work, my leadership role at Cleveland Clinic, and the future of my professional nursing career.

Throughout my experience, I saw firsthand how Chamberlain aims to instill in its students the values required to be an extraordinary nurse. I can also see the success of Chamberlain’s efforts through the many, many Cleveland Clinic nurses who are currently enrolled in Chamberlain’s programs or are graduates. The work that Chamberlain has done to design and create its own culture of nursing excellence through superior service and care is phenomenal. It is research driven, evidence based, strategic and measurable – and it directly improves the culture of healthcare organizations and patient care worldwide.

The caliber of nurses who graduate from Chamberlain is the caliber of nurses we seek at Cleveland Clinic Health System.

DNP Alumna’s Project on Diabetes is Published in JAANP Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduate Kerri Elsabrout, For her project, Elsabrout examined how providing an DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, is the Director of Nursing at online, multimedia self-management program affects patient White Plains Hospital in White Plains, NY. With more than engagement and self-reported medication adherence scores 14 years of diverse experience, especially as a nurse practitioner, within four – six weeks compared with pre-program scores.

Elsabrout decided to go back to school to earn her DNP degree She focused on patients with diabetes with the potentially with Chamberlain. Elsabrout’s DNP project titled Increasing devastating complication of foot ulcers. Elsabrout studied Diabetic Patient Engagement and Self-Reported Medication 14 adult, diabetic outpatients receiving care at a wound care Adherence Using a Web-Based Multimedia Program was recently center in suburban New York. Participants watched a Type published in the Journal of the American Association of 2 diabetes Emmi educational module on an electronic tablet Nurse Practitioners (JAANP). during a routine wound treatment visit and after watching the video, self-reported medication adherence increased.

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The DNP Project That Transformed the Health of a Hospital Mary Sas, DNP, MSN, MBA, BSN, BS Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Alumna

At Hampshire Memorial Hospital in Romney, West Virginia, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduate Mary Sas, DNP, MSN, MBA, BSN, BS is the vice president and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). While the hospital has an employee-based wellness program (EWP) throughout its hospital system, the nurses and nursing support staff in this particular location had the lowest participation rates across the system. “A colleague came to a leadership meeting at our hospital and expressed concern

over the health of my staff. In the two years I had been there, we were so focused on increasing the quality of care for our patients that I hadn’t looked at the health of my nurses—the caregivers.” This interaction with her colleague inspired her to create a culture of health and she began the outline for her DNP project.

Dr. Sas conducted a pre-and-post health risk assessment (HRA) questionnaire and Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement at the beginning and end of the eight-week project, which aimed to decrease BMI across the nursing staff. She designed the project around an education component focused on nutritional choices and physical activity, including a faceto-face interaction with participants to provide motivation and support through coaching, reward and recognition.

The results demonstrated statistically significant improvement in physical health, mental health and decreased BMI for the 30 participants who completed the program.

Questions acknowledging physical health and mental health over the previous weeks reflected a dramatic improvement on the pre-and-post survey. “We saw a positive shift from 15 percent to 33 percent and good response about general health. Both the physical health and mental health averages improved and there were no responses that were in the ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’ category on the ending survey.” Dr. Sas explained that the BMI numbers were the most difficult to shift because even the smallest shift in BMI requires significant change in eight weeks; however, the group average decreased its BMI from 0.7.

First Texas Nurse Practitioner with Full Practice Authority Attributes Chamberlain to Her Success Who can call herself the first Nurse Practitioner with full practice authority (FPA) in the state of Texas? Charlene Seale, MSN, DNP—and she’s a 2016 graduate of Chamberlain’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program.1 Dr. Seale has been a certified family nurse practitioner at a medical center in Amarillo, Texas, since 2012. Her newly issued FPA privilege, which began in May 2017, allows her elevated responsibilities like diagnosing patients and writing prescriptions.

While private sector nurses in Texas aren’t allowed full practice authority, Dr. Seale works for a government-run medical center that gave its healthcare systems the ability to grant this authority in December 2016. The center’s medical staff selected Dr. Seale to lead the process of facility transition to FPA after they had considered a number of applicants.

1 https://www.texasnp.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=986886

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Dr. Seale worked with the organization at large and medical staff members to make the necessary requirements to the center’s bylaws, rules and regulations so that full practice authority could proceed. After the vote was made to move forward, Dr. Seale was selected as the pilot leader to ensure that processes were sound and valid for implementation.

She recently helped grant 31 other nurse practitioners at the center full practice authority.

Dr. Seale explained that Chamberlain’s DNP program had a great impact on her success in gaining this privilege for the center. “[Chamberlain] was one of the most enjoyable educational experiences I’ve had in post-graduate work. It was so well-organized and thoughtfully put together so that as you went through the curriculum, you achieved milestones that benefited your practice and

the patients you were involved with—and that was the most meaningful thing to me. I applied a lot of what I learned in the interprofessional collaboration class course to the process of gaining full practice authority. Many times throughout the process, I thought, ‘I’m so glad I have this knowledge.’ I wouldn’t have had the skill to accomplish this with my team in the short timeline that we did.”

Read Dr. Seale’s 7 Best Reasons to Earn Your Doctor of Nursing Practice This Year on the Chamberlain Blog at chamberlain.edu/blog/the-7-bestreasons-to-earn-your-doctor-ofnursing-practice-this-year.

A Chamberlain DNP alumnus is leading the charge in early detection of abnormal heart rhythms.

Dr. Thomas J. Salomone has been driving thought leadership in the field of cardiology—particularly in the area of early detection of abnormal heart rhythms—ever since his studies in Chamberlain University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program. While he was a doctoral candidate, Dr. Salomone—along with Joseph Wiesel, MD—led a pilot trial that was able to detect new cases of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) in long-term residents 65 years and older at a skilled nursing facility using an automatic blood pressure monitor at a higher rate than previous methodologies.

This research showed an ability to more accurately detect AF in elderly residents of skilled nursing facilities, which can then provide an opportunity to begin treatment that may reduce their risk for stroke. Additionally, since the screening can be automated through the automatic blood pressure monitor, results can be made available for employees of skilled nursing facilities for assessment purposes without additional labor requirements for the staff. Dr. Salomone and Dr. Wiesel’s work has been published in The American Journal of Cardiology (ajconline.org) and Caring for the Ages (caringfortheages.com).

Dr. Salomone’s interest in AF began when a relative was diagnosed with the condition many years ago. He is currently exploring a follow-up AF study based on related master’s degree program work. Long before his time with Chamberlain, he was a New York state EMT and licensed CPA. When he decided to make a shift in careers and was seeking a DNP degree program, he became interested in Chamberlain based on the strong recommendations of former graduates. Now his experience with the school has come full circle with him serving as a visiting professor in Chamberlain's DNP degree program.

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2 LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED FACULTY AND INNOVATIVE RESOURCES Chamberlain’s faculty is leading the charge in innovative learning opportunities and thought leadership. A prime example is the Virtual Learning Lab (VLL) that was developed as a faculty-precepted clinical practicum experience for eligible FNP students without confirmed clinical sites in their capstone course.

Benefits of Chamberlain’s MSN-FNP Program W 1 ith the growing demand for primary care and the changing healthcare landscape, Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are poised to play a vital role in the industry. Chamberlain University is doing its part in responding to the demand for FNPs by offering a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Specialty Track, which is designed to help prepare graduates to sit for national certification as an FNP and enhance their role and opportunity for advancement in a wide range of healthcare settings.

What makes Chamberlain’s MSN-FNP Specialty Track stand out?

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“ Students are able to interact with virtual patients, participate in concept labs that simulate real-life clinical experiences and manage chronic health conditions frequently encountered in a primary care setting.”

- Randy Gordon, DNP, FNP-BC Assistant Professor Chamberlain University Professor Gordon developed the VLL and was recently recognized as a Best Practice Innovator by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL).

THE FLEXIBILITY OF ONLINE LEARNING With 100 percent online coursework, Chamberlain’s MSN-FNP specialty track offers the flexibility to pursue a degree at your own pace. Take as few as one class per session (12-18 hours per week on average) – giving you time to have a life outside of school. “ I wanted to go to a school that was going to allow me to continue to work full-time. The online aspect of it really appealed to me. They let me double up my first six months so I could finish my degree in two years instead of two and a half – it was totally doable.”

- Jaclyn Hamlin Chamberlain MSN-FNP graduate Chamberlain University

3 YOU GAIN VALUABLE HANDS-ON, INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES As part of the MSN-FNP curriculum, you’ll attend an Immersion Weekend where you interact with professors and fellow students as well as observe, participate and be evaluated on clinical assessment skills to ensure you’re prepared for your upcoming practicum experiences. In addition to Immersion Weekend, students join an on-site review session that offers all the benefits of an in-person review with live, expert lectures and follow-up to prepare you for success on the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) board certification exam or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) board certification exam.

“ Immersion Weekend was a great way to practice

and perfect my hands-on technique with the information I already knew from my coursework.”

- Aarti Mehta MSN-FNP graduate Chamberlain University

4 COLLABORATE WITH FACULTY AND STUDENTS Even with an online learning environment, there’s plenty of opportunity to collaborate with your professors and fellow students through our community of support. To provide additional opportunities for real-time contact with faculty (via WebEx or phone), collaborative sessions have been built into select FNP courses that may include debriefings for class assignments or virtual interactive student evaluations depending on the course. Through Facebook groups, discussion boards and study groups, you can connect with fellow students throughout your time in the program.

“ Something I really took advantage of was the first-week phone call with faculty. Every eight weeks you get a new teacher and they may want your notes to be different from the one before. I used that call to say who I am and tell me what you want out of me in this class.”

- Jaclyn Hamlin Chamberlain MSN-FNP graduate Chamberlain University

5 EXPERIENCE OUR CULTURE OF CARE At Chamberlain, we believe if we take extraordinary care of our students, we will graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who will take extraordinary care of the patients and families they serve and transform healthcare worldwide.

Throughout your degree program, from your first inquiry as a prospective student to graduation and beyond, you’ll be surrounded by our culture of care – Chamberlain Care®.

From 24/7 access to coursework and interactive learning activities to robust virtual learning resources and online tutoring, we have built a supportive environment focused on helping you succeed in school and achieve your career goals every step of the way. It is this commitment and personalized attention that distinguishes us.

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STUDENT & ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT

Answering

Care &

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Compassion Chamberlain Graduate Inf luences Change in Senior Living Care Nationally

by Meg Tokars, BA, The Chamberlain

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Kim Estes Elliott RN, MSN Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Alumna

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early 20 years ago, Kim Estes Elliott, RN, MSN, was completing a clinical rotation at a nursing home in Kentucky while earning her Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). The nursing home was not an inviting place – a lingering odor emanated throughout the building, the concrete walls had been hastily painted and many nurses who worked for the home were not passionate about their work. Elliott’s classmates were not looking forward to the series of clinicals at the home.

But Elliott was different. “I didn’t feel like there was enough care and compassion toward the residents and it weighed on me during the entire nursing program,” said Elliott. “After graduating with my ADN, I knew I wanted to apply at that nursing home. My classmates looked at me as if I was crazy and asked me why. I said, ‘Because there’s a need.’ I knew I would feel guilty seeing that need and walking away from it. One of these days, my parents are going to be in the position those seniors were in and I’m going to be there, too. I felt I needed to dedicate my career to changing the way seniors are cared for as they age and really make a difference in that space.”

MAKING HER EDUCATION A PRIORITY Elliott’s goal was to receive her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) by the time her son graduated from high school. This meant she needed two degrees – first, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and then her MSN. She earned both her BSN and MSN through Chamberlain’s programs—the RN to BSN Online Degree Completion Option and the Master of Science in Nursing degree program where she completed the executive track.

In 2014, shortly after earning both degrees, Elliott received a call from a recruiter for Brookdale Senior Living Solutions, an assisted living provider. “What if I told you that you could be the senior vice president of clinical services for the largest senior living company in the U.S.?” the voice on the other line said. “They were looking for someone to come in with the right leadership experience,” said Elliott. “I thought of my Chamberlain education right away. My nurse executive track program was rooted in leadership–whether it was on culture change or leadership styles. Everything I did in that track helped prepare me.”

Today, Elliott serves as the senior vice president of clinical services for Brookdale Senior Living Solutions where she has worked for three-and-a-half years, bringing together a national clinical department in over 1,000 facilities across 46 states. Elliott oversees 8,000 nurses who care for 100,000 residents.

“ I felt I needed to dedicate my

career to changing the way seniors are cared for as they age and really make a difference in that space.

– K im Estes Elliot, RN, MSN Senior Vice President of Clinical Services Brookdale Senior Living Solutions

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TUDENTSTUDENT & ALUMNI& ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT CHIEVEMENT

At the Heart of Public Health

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A Q&A with Kia James, Director, Master of Public Health Degree Program

by Meg Tokars, BA, The Chamberlain

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ublic health is the science of protecting and improving the health of families and communities through promoting healthy lifestyles, disease and injury prevention and detecting and controlling diseases.

Significant strides in the area of public health have been made to save lives and save money at a local, regional and global level – but there is so much more that can be done.

From left to right: Carole Eldridge, DNP, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, Vice President, College of Health Professions and Kia James, EdD, MPH, Director, Master of Public Health Degree Program

We sat down with Kia James, EdD, MPH, RN, Master of Public Health degree program director, to learn more about her journey into the public health realm, the need for public health, the kind of skills needed for the profession and some of the health advances that we can thank public health for today.

here are a variety of health : In today’s global society, we need to be Q: Tissues that affect each community A concerned about each of these issues. But and region differently. Reducing the number of smokers, increasing childhood programs, traffic safety and controlling Lyme disease are just a few examples. With such variation across regions, how can we think of public health on a global scale?

it’s important to realize that more often than not, public health is about clean water, clean air, environmental safety, injury prevention and so much more. The general population tends to think of public health as being about infectious disease and envision the movie Contagion, which is about trying to squelch an epidemic.

It’s much more than that—and I think realizing that early on when pursuing a public health degree can open you up to opportunity and the chance to be involved on a global level.

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o you think there is a ell us about your journey into a Q: Dmisconception Q: Tpublic that people need to health career. Why did you have a medical background to have a career in public health?

pursue a public health degree?

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it or not, I started out my college : I think there is. In fact, [at Chamberlain] career as a French literature major; I was we do not require a medical background very interested in healthcare and actually for our Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. wanted to be a doctor at one point. Then I got a [Public health] is really about people wanting “C” in biology and thought [becoming a medical to create change within populations to improve doctor] wouldn’t happen. I was always concerned health outcomes. That can be done without about healthcare and the health of my family a medical degree, even though we see many and friends, so in my junior year of college, medical professions within our work. Public I decided to become a nurse and I ended up in health can be for someone who’s interested in public health because of it. Nursing happens to creating a wellness program in their community be the largest profession that is represented in or organization where they work. It can be about public health because we have direct contact prevention and healthy eating or exercise. It can with populations. be about washing hands thoroughly. Everyone is affected by that.

I started out in nursing and decided to go back to school to broaden my horizons. I went into public health because I wanted to continue working with people but I also wanted to work with populations to create positive change in policy, prevention and education.

Public health is really about

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people wanting to create change within populations to improve health outcomes.

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I’m trying to continue that vision that my dean had many years ago at Chamberlain by offering this degree and being more interprofessional in our approach to take care of populations.

hen did you learn that Q: Wpublic health was your niche?

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: As I was earning my MPH, I was accepted into the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a federal government body that provides policies, procedures and funds to the general public. With the fellowship that I had with NIOSH, I began my work in occupational health and learned how to work with industrial populations – those who worked in welding or with chemicals or on a factory line – to improve their health outcomes at their worksites. That got me interested in working with groups to try to prevent injuries to meet the laws of public health, like worker’s compensation. I knew that was my niche.

did you learn that Q: Wyouhenwanted to be an educator within public health?

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: As a result of being on the front lines, I decided I wanted to be an educator— education is such a core part of public health.

I started teaching nursing, specifically public health nursing and was part of one of the first nursing programs to include public health in the curriculum. We incorporated the public health course into the associate degree for nursing so students could learn about public health as an avenue earlier on in their careers.

After teaching public health nursing for many years at community colleges and private universities in Minnesota, I moved to San Francisco and taught at the University of San Francisco. My dean was a cutting-edge leader in healthcare education and wanted the university to start an MPH program. Because I had the background, I was selected to be the one who started the program.

As a nurse but also a public health professional, I’m trying to continue that vision that my dean had many years ago at Chamberlain by offering this degree and being more interprofessional in our approach to take care of populations.

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...instrumental in creating policy change for manufacturers so that carcinogens could be taken out of certain shampoos and perfumes.

hat goes into building Q: Wa public health curriculum?

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: It’s both complicated and, at the same time, somewhat prescriptive. That’s because our accrediting body outlines the competencies that we need to have our students learn and show evidence of being competent in by the time they graduate. This dictates how we structure curriculum. We focus on five areas broken down into 22 competencies: biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, leadership and behavioral health. We are constantly looking for opportunities for application and integration in the classroom and outside the classroom to learn the skills needed to affect public health. Additionally, at Chamberlain, our faculty have had long and varied careers within public health, so they have seen plenty of different solutions and efforts over the years that add even more value as they are shared with our students.

We are constantly looking for opportunities for application and integration in the classroom and outside the classroom to learn the skills needed to affect public health.

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esides nursing, what are some Q: Bother professions you have seen making a switch to public health in their careers?

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: My daughter is actually a great example!

She was a German and Hispanic studies major in college. When she was 21, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer which was profoundly influencing on her. She was exposed to the rehabilitative healthcare system after beating cancer and wanted to learn how to prevent illnesses, like cancer, from happening.

She had no medical background, but she went through an MPH program and ended up working with a nonprofit organization called the Breast Cancer Fund, which advocates for breast cancer prevention. While at the BCF, she was instrumental in creating policy change for manufacturers so that carcinogens could be taken out of certain shampoos and perfumes.

India Rose, PhD, MPH, one of our MPH professors, is another great example. She began her public health career with a bachelor’s degree in biology and found that she had a passion educating on youth sexual health. She has nearly 10 years of experience conducting public health research and evaluation in health communication, adolescent health, minority and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth health and pregnancy and HIV prevention. Her research has explored strategies for improving parent-child health communication between African-American LGBTQ youth and parents and examined parents’ perceptions of school-based teen pregnancy prevention programs.

...it’s being concerned about one’s fellow human being and making sure that they’re as healthy as they can be without being a clinician.

ow can someone get started Q: Hwith making an impact on

ow do you recommend MPH Q: Hstudents be open to working

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global health?

: Get involved. It’s not a secret that public health is a politically involved profession. For example, gun violence is a public health issue. To affect change with gun violence, you would get involved with the political process to establish laws. Creating policy and laws generates interest to help move an issue where society controls part of the problem. Therefore, my first inclination is to say, get involved politically—even though that can make people feel uncomfortable sometimes.

with varied populations?

: There

are so many different avenues in public health you can take. Our MPH program is a generalist program and I think it’s important that we have one: we want to expose our students to all the possibilities. There is an array of classes that students take; Chamberlain offers curriculum ranging from epidemiology and biostatistics to environmental health and behavioral health theories. In the end, the focus is always going to be on the foundation of social justice. The social justice piece is really what drives public health – it’s being concerned about one’s fellow human being and making sure that they’re as healthy as they can be without being a clinician.

Meet One of Our MPH Students Eileen Rivero, who has a BS in psychology, has worked as a registered behavior technician in behavior therapy with children who have mental and physical disabilities at Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) Corporation for the past three years. PBS’s mission is to improve not only behavior but also the quality of life for the individuals they serve and their families. Rivero’s mission is to advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves within the realm of mental health.

“I’m really glad I chose to complete this degree in public health in particular because I think it’s a great way to learn how to advocate for populations you care about,” said Rivero. “Long-term, I want to be a medical doctor and am looking to get into medical school next.

Specifically, I want to go into pediatrics and orthopedics, and become a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. It would be a dream to work with Doctors Without Borders; this degree is training me to be able to work with communities and populations throughout the world.”

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