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2 Maureen Greene
4 UW alumni recognized
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Beverly Zabler and a research assistant talk with a client about their research project.
Research areas aim at improved health older adults – particularly those with dementia and in long-term care – and with community-dwelling older adults, in order to maintain health. The Jewish Home and Health Care Foundation has supported the establishment of a research professorship in aging to enhance research in this area.
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College of Nursing faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are engaged in research to improve the health of populations locally, nationally and globally. The scientific efforts are focused in the areas of self-management, geriatric health, global health equity and community-engaged health research. In addition, informatics and health technology are a cross-cutting facet. Faculty and students with interests in those areas of science participate in regular group meetings that promote scholarly dialogue, mentoring of junior faculty and students, and collaboration with interdisciplinary colleagues across UW-Milwaukee and in the community.
Self-Management Science Center Individuals and families use knowledge and beliefs, self-regulation skills and abilities, and social facilitation to achieve health-related outcomes. Individuals and families stay healthier longer when they have tools to manage their own health,
say College of Nursing researchers at the forefront of the multi-methodological center for the study of individual and family self-management. Quality of life can go up and health care costs can go down. The center is one of five centers nationally funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research; it partners with community resources to advance cutting-edge science.
Geriatric health care research College of Nursing faculty provide research, theory, teaching and practices in geriatric health care – a field that’s rapidly expanding its relevance, impact and employment opportunities as Baby Boomers age and life expectancies increase worldwide. The scientists in this area specialize in research with frail and vulnerable
Global Health Through the College of Nursing and the Center for Global Health Equity, research efforts are focused on HIV/ AIDS prevention; maternal, reproductive and child health; gender-based violence and women’s empowerment. College scientists examine and address social, economic and political determinants of health on a global level, with a major focus on East Africa, Southern Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Community-Engaged Health Research Through Community-Engaged Health Research projects, College of Nursing
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How many Flints in Wisconsin? Kaye Lillesand Nursing Matters Editor
As nurses our education and learning never stop. We often need to learn how to be an effective contributor within different Kaye Lillesand communities and systems. This was abundantly clear to me recently when I was discussing the Flint, Michigan, water situation with a couple of nurses. The first nurse is on her county health board. As she spoke about her work in securing and preserving a healthy environment for the community, I thought about how much she needed to learn about things like air quality, water quality and all the
other things in the environment that affect our health. Plus she needed to learn how the political system works so she could be effective within it. When I watched a town hall meeting about the Flint water situation, someone asked why school nurses had not noticed anything. The superintendent of schools stated they only had one nurse for all the schools in Flint. Within two weeks another 28 school-nurse positions had been funded. Think about how having 28 more nurses in the schools might have changed the outcome for many people. The second nurse then said, “That’s because nurses see things through different eyes.” Those eyes and our brains are always making connections about causes, effects and the results on our health. In nursing school we are taught to make connections between the body, mind and spirit to
assess how that affects our health. And we learn how to assess the environmental, social, physical, financial, relationship, etc., effects on our health. What we need to learn more about is how to communicate the value of those connections to the public. If the powers that be had understood that value, maybe there would have been more school nurses in Flint. Think of the lives and dollars that would have been saved with earlier intervention. How many “Flints” are brewing in Wisconsin? How many nurses are seeing things through different eyes? How much does the public understand and value our ability to make these connections? What can WE do about it?
EDITORIAL BOARD Vivien DeBack, RN, Ph.D., Emeritus Nurse Consultant Empowering Change, Greenfield, WI Bonnie Allbaugh, RN, MSN Madison, WI Cathy Andrews, Ph.D., RN Associate Professor (Retired) Edgewood College, Madison, WI Kristin Baird, RN, BSN, MSH President Baird Consulting, Inc., Fort Atkinson, WI Joyce Berning, BSN Mineral Point, WI Mary Greeneway, BSN, RN-BC Clinical Education Coordinator Aurora Medical Center, Manitowoc County Mary LaBelle, RN Staff Nurse Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital Milwaukee, WI Cynthia Wheeler Retired NURSINGmatters Advertising Executive, Madison, WI Deanna Blanchard, MSN Nursing Education Specialist at UW Health Oregon, WI Claire Meisenheimer, RN, Ph.D. Professor, UW-Oshkosh College of Nursing Oshkosh, WI Steve Ohly, ANP Community Health Program Manager St. Lukes Madison Street Outreach Clinic Milwaukee, WI Joyce Smith, RN, CFNP Family Nurse Practitioner Marshfield Clinic, Riverview Center Eau Claire, WI Karen Witt, RN, MSN Associate Professor UW-Eau Claire School of Nursing, Eau Claire, WI © 2015 Capital Newspapers
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How important are relationships? Brenda Zarth, RN BSN
We all have a need to be loved and wanted. As a nurse, I’m on the front line talking to my patients. I know many physical ailments stem from Brenda Zarth emotional and psychological stress. How much can I do to help relieve their stress? As I am listening to their symptoms and entering data, I am also looking for clues regarding how well they are coping and who they have for support. Often they are sick because they are working three jobs and don’t have time to eat healthy or rest enough. They don’t have time for quality relationships to provide support. They don’t have time to come in to the doctor to be evaluated; they are frustrated and angry. The big question should be, “Why are you working three jobs?” I admit I am often not willing to ask that question because it can become too involved; they are so overwhelmed and angry already. I’d like to refer this individual to patient services to evaluate
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why they need three jobs. Maybe there are programs available to help them decrease their debt and improve their quality of life so they might not become sick so often. I just went through some orientation
on when to call patient services to get additional support or counseling for our patients. The answer is, anytime someone
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What if ... continued from page 2 has questions or is having difficulty coping with finances, relationships, children, work or school – or anytime they need to talk or find resources. There are resources out there that can provide support. Anyone can dial 211 – also called First Call for Help – anywhere in the United States to ask for information on resources in their area. The University of Wisconsin system has “U Connect,” which is also an excellent resource. As I listen, I think about what I can say to help my patients understand that they are loved, valuable and needed. I want them to feel better; I want to give them hope. I want them to know I care. I don’t have a canned phrase for my patients, but I hope that if my mind is in the right place my words will follow. I want them to be relieved of this immediate need, and then I hope they will have the energy, ambition
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and motivation to improve their lives. I hope they will call me when they are ready for additional help or information. Sometimes they aren’t so desperate and as I listen I can pick up on strengths and weaknesses. I can reinforce their strengths, give them information on resources, and try to give them hope that they will deal with the challenge and will be stronger. I often recommend chicken noodle soup or other comfort foods, to eat something healthy and rest. Learn about resources tomorrow. I often receive notes of positive feedback when I hit it right. I think about the importance of relationships for emotional support and growth. When my son was in graduate school he mentioned that he wanted to surround himself with people who had the talents and skills that he wanted to learn. He understood the importance of surrounding himself with positive role models, learning by association. I think of programs like Big Brother/ Bruce Koch of Prairie du Sac, deconstruction coordinator for Habitat for Humanity of the SaukColumbia County Area, uses a reciprocating saw to cut the nails holding a door in place as Reedsburg resident Tom Meisenburg holds it steady. The men were part of a team of volunteers from Habitat for Humanity salvaging usable building materials from the clubhouse of the Reedsburg Country Club, which was scheduled for demolition. PETER REBHAHN, TIMES-PRESS
Big Sister that provide mentors. As a volunteer, sometimes it’s just being a good example that makes the loudest statement. We aren’t born with a rule book; we learn from the wisdom and experience of others around us who have been there and done that. Relationships can be priceless. When we don’t have healthy friends we can lose our perspective and make bad choices. From listening to my clients on the phone, I learn it’s often how their lives became such a mess. Volunteering is a great way to meet people from all walks of life. It’s passionate people coming together for a cause; the relationships that are created can last
a lifetime. I think of projects like Habitat for Humanity and communities building a playground. It’s an excellent way to meet positive productive role models from all economic and social situations – and these relationships can open doors to opportunity by association. Could I be suggesting we encourage patients to volunteer – patients who are already stressed out from not having enough time? Yes, once their basic needs are met we should encourage them to change their lives through association. Email BrendaZarth@gmail.com or visit brendashealthplan.blogspot.com to send comments.
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Clinical Nurse Specialist Researcher of the Year chosen health care systems. It acknowlPHILADELPHIA – The edges a nurse for an accomNational Association of Clinical plished program of research that Nurse Specialists has chosen has significantly contributed to Maureen Greene as its Clinical advancing the nursing profesNurse Specialist Researcher sion. of the Year. Greene, PhD, RN, As a Nurse Research CoordiACNS-BC, ACNP-BC, is a nator, Greene provides guidance Clinical Associate Professor on nursing research through at the University of WisconWheaton Franciscan-St. Joseph sin-Madison and Clinical Nurse Maureen Greene hospital’s Institutional Review Specialist-Intensivist and Nurse Board. She chairs the hospital’s Nursing Research Coordinator at Wheaton FranResearch Council, providing mentoring ciscan-St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee. and instruction on research to student The award was designed to nationally nurses, staff nurses and other health prorecognize an association member for fessionals. outstanding professional achievement Among her contributions to nursing as a clinical nurse specialist – a member research are: who has conducted original nursing • Assisting in conducting a multi-site research that has significantly enhanced study on delirium screening and interventhe science of autonomous nursing praction; tice, patient and family outcomes and/or
• Coordinating a demonstration project with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on continuity of care for senior patients that influenced the organization’s care standards and reimbursement rates; • Serving as the principal investigator on numerous studies, including Beta-testing computer programs and equipment to drive construction and layout of hospital rooms to improve compliance with hand hygiene; and • Leading an American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet-sponsored multi-site project as local principal investigator to investigate adult-patient and nurse-informed readiness for hospital discharge. “Maureen’s skill at understanding and translating research evidence to improve health care delivery is exemplary,” said
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impact. Scientists employ innovative methodologies that combine knowledge with action and stimulate change to expand knowledge, improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities.
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involve community residents as partners in research. The unique strengths that community collaborators bring to the research process help to identify and refine research questions of interest and community
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists 2016 President Sharon Horner, PhD, RN, MC-CNS, FAAN. “She is committed to helping staff nurses and others appreciate the importance of evidence-based practice and implement it to ensure the highest-quality health care. In addition to being an expert at conducting nursing research, Maureen is a role model for graduate and doctoral students, a coach to nursing staff in pursuing scientific inquiry, and an inspiration to all who witness her ability to advance nursing practice through her research presentations and publications.” Greene earned her PhD in nursing and her Master’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Marquette University-Milwaukee. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing.
Informatics/Health Technology The dissemination and management of health information is key to improvements in both process and outcomes of care. College of Nursing faculty offer leadership in the areas of health informatics and health-information technology, including operating a U.S.based research office of the International Council of Nursing for more than a decade. College faculty, students and staff participate in the International Classification for Nursing eHealth Programme, particularly with the International Classification for Nursing Practice component. The program is a unified nursing-language system with international standardized terminology for nursing practice; it facilitates the development and cross-mapping of local terms and existing terminologies. The College of Nursing has three funded research professorships: • The Joint Research Chair in the Nursing of Children with the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin; • The Walter B. Schroeder Chair in Nursing Research with Aurora Health Care; and • The Jewish Home and Care Center Research Professor in Aging.
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rare books housed at UW-Milwaukee. The College of Nursing also supports the Historical Gallery – museum – and an extensive collection of nursing-related artifacts. The unique resource is one of only a few nursing museums in the nation. The center collects artifacts and historical items from around the state and welcomes visits by students and community members. In 2015, the college kicked off its 50th Anniversary Celebration, which culminates this month. The college will partner April 14 with community centers, agencies and organizations to “Celebrate Community Impact.” The college will recognize 50 Distinguished Alumni April 15 – alumni who have contributed to the field of nursing in extraordinary ways. Alumni, partners and friends will join together April 16 for the “BIG” Celebration, highlighting contributions and accomplishments from the college’s 50 years. Visit www.uwm.edu/nursing/50th or contact Wendy Welsh at 414-229-3590 or welsh@uwm.edu for more information or to register for the events.
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College of Nursing selects 50 for the 50th Laurie K. Glass, RN, PhD, FAAN
As part of its 50th-anniversary celebration the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Nursing has selected 50 distinguished alumni. They will be honored April 15 at a reception. In January 2011 Rykowski was The College of Nursing has among appointed as Deputy Fleet Surgeon, U.S. its alumni a Navy Rear Admiral. MargaFleet Forces Command/Deputy Director, ret Rykowski has two degrees from the Nurse Corps, Reserve Component, in UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing – a Norfolk, Virginia. She was in another bachelor of science in 1976 and a Master’s fleet-surgeon position, plus Deputy of Science in 1981. The Navy Nurse Corps Director, Nurse Corps, Reserve Compoonly has two admirals at a time – an nent, is the highest position a active-duty Admiral and one Navy nurse can achieve. At that for the Reserve Nurse Corps. In time and until her retirement March 2010 Rykowski, at the from the Navy in October 2013, time a captain, was promoted Rykowski’s civilian job was in to Rear Admiral. Since the San Francisco and her Naval first nurse Rear Admiral was Reserve position was in Norfolk appointed in 1972, there have – meaning she needed to combeen only about 20 nurses to mute across the country at least hold this rank. In addition, since once a month. 1972 less than 90 women have Margaret Rykowski Rykowski has received been promoted to admiral in the numerous military awards and U.S. Navy. commendations. She is originally from Rykowski’s Navy nursing career started Milwaukee with family still living near in 1987. She held positions of increasing UW-Milwaukee. She has worked in the responsibility during her 26 years of serSan Francisco Department of Public vice in the Naval Reserve. She was recalled Health since 1994, occupying numerous to active duty – mobilized – three times. administrative positions that dealt with The first was in 1991 to support Operation occupational health, workers’ compenDesert Shield/Storm; the second time in sation, regulatory affairs, patient safety, 2003 was to support Operation Enduring urgent care, patient privacy, interpreters, Freedom. The third time was in 2007 chaplains, home health and rehabilitation when she was stationed at Landstuhl services. In summer 2012 Rykowski was Regional Medical Center in Germany. selected to represent the Navy at MilwauRykowski also served as Fleet Surgeon, kee’s Fleet Week activities, enabling her to Third Fleet in San Diego, California. After return to Milwaukee in an official capacity. being told that Fleet Surgeons were physiThe College of Nursing is designatcians and the position wasn’t open to her, ing Rykowski a “distinguished alumni” Rykowski was able to convince the Navy who has had a significant impact on the that nurses could do the job just as well. nation’s health. She then became the first “nurse fleet Visit www.uwm.edu/nursing for surgeon.” The Fleet Surgeon is responsible more information and a full list of distinfor the delivery of health care to all Navy guished alumni. personnel assigned to the Third Fleet.
Rykowski also served as Fleet Surgeon, Third Fleet in San Diego, California. After being told that Fleet Surgeons were physicians and the position wasn’t open to her, Rykowski was able to convince the Navy that nurses could do the job just as well. She then became the first “nurse fleet surgeon.”
Concordia launches new online course MEQUON, Wis. – Concordia University Wisconsin is launching a new Massive Open Online Course for its nursing program through its Office of Continuing and Distance Education. According to officials, the course is designed to help registered nurses without an advanced degree get additional training – specifically writing skills essential within their field. “We are hoping that this (course), focusing on the foundations for professional writing, will give students the refresher they need to boost their confidence and skills to be successful in graduate school,” said Dr. Sharon Chappy, dean of Concordia’s School of Nursing. She said the course is designed to help nurses continue to grow and develop,
and add an actual credential that will boost their career and demonstrate new competencies. Students can also earn a “digital badge” that can be placed on their resumes, LinkedIn profiles, etc. Students can enroll in the course at any time for free; it can be completed in as little as three to five hours. Visit www.writingforhealthcare.com for more information. Founded in 1881, Concordia University Wisconsin’s main campus is located on 200 acres at 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon. It is affiliated with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and is a member of the Concordia University System, a nationwide network of colleges and universities. Call 262-2434300 or visit www.cuw.edu for more information.
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Nursing society holds conference
The event covered a variety of perianesthesia topics and provided opportunities to network with fellow perioperative and perianesthesia nurses.
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The Wisconsin Society of Perianesthesia Nurses’ winter educational conference took place Feb. 6, 2016, at the Promega Biopharmaceutical Technology Center in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. The Madison Chapter of Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Meriter-UnityPoint Hospital and the society cosponsored the event. The theme was “Peri-anesthesia Potpourri.” Marlene Nahavandi, BSN, RN, CPAN and society president, moderated the event, which covered a variety of perianesthesia topics and provided opportunities to network with fellow perioperative and perianesthesia nurses. There were 10 exhibitors; 154 people attended the conference. The schedule included: • A Bariatric Surgery Primer – Michael Garren, MD • Perioperative Nursing Can Be Risky Business – Deborah Ankowicz, MS, RN, CPHQ, CPHRM • Surgical Site Infection Overview and Prevention – Paul Anderson, MD • Breast Surgery Updates – Heather Neumann, MD, MS • Exploring the Cutting Edge of Sepsis – Mary Henman, MS, MA, RN Proceeds from a raffle and food drive were donated to Domestic Abuse Intervention Services in Madison, Wisconsin. Upcoming society-sponsored events include a spring 2016 conference in Wausau, Wisconsin, and a fall conference to be held Sept. 17 in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Visit WISPAN.nursingnetwork.com for more information.
NURSE CLINICIAN 2 Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center Mauston, Wisconsin (Juneau County) Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS), Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC) in Mauston, is seeking candidates for the position of Nurse Clinician 2. There are currently several vacancies available.
Since 1983, we have educated nurses and healthcare workers who change lives. Today, Cardinal Stritch University continues to be a leading provider of graduate and undergraduate programs that blend theory and practice to meet the health needs of clients and communities. Talk with program faculty and learn more at our upcoming Adult, Transfer and Graduate Student Open House on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Adult, Transfer and Graduate Student Open House Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 5:45 p.m. Cardinal Stritch University — Bonaventure Hall 6801 N. Yates Road, Milwaukee, WI 53217 For details on this event and others, visit: go.stritch.edu/events
This is an opportunity for nurses to work in a challenging and unique setting. SRSTC is a nationally recognized facility for the treatment of sex offenders committed under Wisconsin’s Statute 980. As a registered nurse, you will be utilizing the nursing process in the provision of routine and complex patient cares in both a clinic and skilled care unit setting. New nurses are provided one-toone orientation designed by a Nurse Clinician 4 that meets individual learning needs. An opportunity to work side-by-side with experienced nurses is also provided. Nurses at SRSTC are respected and valued for their knowledge, skill and contribution to the mission of SRSTC. To be considered for this position, you will need to create an account and apply online. For instructions please visit the State of Wisconsin website at http://wisc.jobs and refer to Job Announcement Code 1600590. The deadline for submitting applications is June 30, 2016. Materials will be evaluated and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. EOE
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There were 10 exhibitors; 154 people attended the conference.
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BSN@Home Program: CALENDAR
20 years old and still growing strong
April 12: Ostomy Care Workshop Waukesha County Technical College Waukesha, Wisconsin Visit www.wctc.edu/registration or call 262-691-5149 for more information.
Patricia A. Lasky and Sharon R. Nellis
Nursing has struggled for years with multiple educational entry points to the profession. The University of Wisconsin-System Patricia A. Lasky Schools of Nursing came together in the early 1990s to address one issue – the need of registered nurses for access to a baccalaureate degree. In the early 1990s a needs survey determined that 60 percent of nurses in the Sharon R. Nellis state at the time did not have a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Nearly 70 percent of nurses surveyed indicated interest in a degree-completion program delivered entirely via distance-education technology. The Collaborative Nursing program, now known as BSN@ Home, was developed in response to the need. It enables nurses to complete their education while remaining in their homes. The development of the collaborative nursing-degree program employed a model of collaboration between schools. In 1992, five UW degree-granting institutions in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Extension/Continuing Education came together to discuss a method to make baccalaureate education more accessible to registered nurses. UW-System administration and nursing deans at UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay, UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee and UW-Oshkosh supported the development. The mutually approved and adopted curriculum included theoretical foundations, health assessment, management and leadership, nursing research and community-health nursing. The content of the courses was deemed to be key, or core, components of the baccalaureate degree in nursing. Implemented in 1996, BSN@Home migrated through several distance-learning technologies including audio-graphics, compressed video, public television and telephone conferences. Some early technology challenges included a switchboard operator turning off phone access at the end of the day, an electrical storm damaging power lines and a power outage due to the overload of a plugged in coffee pot. In spring 1998, supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the courses were all developed into an Internet-delivery format.
A unique aspect of the program is that a faculty member from one of the five participating institutions teaches a core course to students enrolled at all five institutions. Twenty years ago 73 students enrolled in two courses the first semester. Now in any given semester there may be up to 530 students enrolled in 14 different courses. To date, more than 1,800 students have graduated statewide. Students register for all nursing courses through their “home institution.” In this way, the student maintains all the traditional relationships, including advising, registration, financial aid and more. A Steering Committee is responsible for maintaining quality and integrity; an Advisors Committee discusses issues that affect student advising. An articulation agreement between the Wisconsin Technical College System and UW allows associate-degreed nurses from the technical institutions to be admitted to the baccalaureate-level nursing programs with 60 credits of nursing and general-education credits. A survey conducted in 2006 determined that 42 percent of the graduates had completed or were currently enrolled in a Master of Science nursing program. Eighty-two percent indicated they would more than likely pursue advanced education if offered on-line. In 2013 UW-Stevens Point joined the collaboration. BSN@Home curriculum was reviewed and updated in 2014 to reflect current baccalaureate nursing knowledge. There are now six core and eight elective courses offered collaboratively among the six schools. Visit BSN@Home.com or contact Sylvia Forbes at forbes@uwm.edu or 414229-4662 for more information. Patricia A. Lasky, a former Associate Dean and Emeritus Professor in the UW-Madison School of Nursing, was instrumental in developing the program. Sharon R. Nellis, former coordinator of the BSN@Home program and Emeritus Assistant Dean in the UW-Madison School of Nursing, has presented at distance-education and advising conferences. The organizers would like to recognize Kay S. Taube, former Assistant Dean for Collaborative Programs with UW-Extension, who worked with the Collaborative Nursing program during its formulation and implementation; she passed away in November 2014.
April 13: Nutrition Update for Nurses Waukesha County Technical College Waukesha, Wisconsin Visit www.wctc.edu/registration or call 262-691-5149 for more information. Nursing Documentation April 13: Appleton April 14: Madison April 15: Brookfield PESI – Visit www.pesihealthcare. com or call 800-844-8260 for more information. April 19: Oncology Updates seminar Waukesha County Technical College Waukesha, Wisconsin Visit www.wctc.edu/registration or call 262-691-5149 for more information. Reasoning with Unreasonable People April 25: Weston April 26: Green Bay April 27: Madison April 28: Milwaukee April 29: Brookfield
Institute for Brain Potential – Visit www.ibpceu.com or call 866-652-7414 for more information. April 28: Tuberculosis Summit 2016 Madison-Dane County Public Health and Mayo Clinic Center for Tuberculosis Madison, Wisconsin Visit http://ce.mayo.edu/ public-health/content/TB-summitmadison-wi-2016 for more information. May 12: Pharmacology Updates Seminar Waukesha County Technical College Waukesha, Wisconsin Visit www.wctc.edu/registration or call 262-691-5149 for more information. May 14: Second-annual Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin Lamplight 5K Run/Walk Wisconsin Nurses Association Madison, Wisconsin Visit wisconsinnurses.org or call 608-221-0383 for more information. May 20: Primary Care Conference Rothschild, Wisconsin Marshfield Clinic Visit www.marshfieldclinic.org/ continuingeducation or call 715-3893776 for more information.
Association endorses Clinton for president SILVER SPRING, Md. — The American Nurses Association is endorsing Hillary Clinton for president of the United States. “Hillary Clinton has been a nurse champion and health care advocate throughout her career, and believes empowering nurses is good for patients and good for the country,” said Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, and president of the association. “We need a president (who) will make it a priority to transform the country’s health care system into one that is high-quality, affordable and accessible.” As a senator, Cipriano said, Clinton helped create grants that increased
the number of Magnet hospitals; she also supported increased funding for both Title VII and Title VIII programs, which helps address the higher-education needs of nurses and nursing faculty. She also championed programs designed to attract more individuals to the nursing field, including efforts to improve the quality of nurse work environments. “Nurses ensure the delivery of quality health care to patients, families and society,” Cipriano said. “By supporting efforts to improve nurses’ work environments, Hillary Clinton shows she understands the impact nursing has on patient outcomes and the quality of care.”
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