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r e t t e l s w e The Glen Taylor Nursing Institute
for Family and Society at Minnesota State
University, Mankato is dedicated to providing leadership
and expertise in family and societal health at local, state,
national and international levels. The Institute, Taylor Visiting Scholars and Becky Taylor Doctoral Fellowships are made possible by a
$7 million endowment established by Glen and Becky Taylor.
Fall 2018 • Issue 9
From the Director
As 2018 closes I continue to be grateful for the faculty, students and partners who collaborate with the Glen Taylor Nursing Institute for Family and Society at Minnesota State University, Mankato. School of Nursing faculty and the Institute serve as mentors for students while Taylor Visiting Scholars continue to share their expertise with the School of Nursing. Faculty and the Institute remain committed to learning from global experts and uniting colleagues in our mission to advance the health of families and society. In the near future you will hear more as we extend our societal health initiatives and educational opportunities in the community. The Institute is also renewing a commitment to deepen our alumni connections. More to follow soon!
Dr. Sandra Eggenberger
Wishing you a healthy year end!
The Power of Philanthropy Glen Taylor spoke as an honored guest at the Purple & Gold Gala in October. He told the donors and friends in attendance that a scholarship he received from the University made it possible for him to receive his degree from Minnesota State Mankato and urged everyone to remember the difference even a small gift can make to a student.
Taylor Visiting Scholar: Dr. Kathy Knafl Taylor Visiting Scholar, Dr. Kathleen Knafl, spent time with faculty, students, and alumni at Minnesota State University, Mankato in September. Kathleen (Kathy) Knafl, PhD, FAAN is the Frances Hill Fox Distinguished Professor at the School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Knafl’s research addresses family response to childhood chronic conditions. With funding from three National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants, she led the development of the Family Management Style Framework, including development of a structured measure of family management (Family Management Measure – FaMM). Recently she completed a large scale research synthesis study of the intersection of family life and childhood chronic illness. She currently is a co-investigator on two studies, one addressing parenting a child with a life threatening illness and the other examining patients’ and caregivers’ perceptions of participation in cancer clinical trials. Dr. Knafl as served as a consultant on multiple NIH grants focused on family. She is on the editorial boards of the Journal of Family Nursing and Research in Nursing & Health.
Members from the class of 1971 reflected on the 150 year anniversary of the University. (Pictured from left to right: Nancy Meyer, Jeanne Peterson Winterrowd, Barb Schrandt Lecy, and Jeani Nothnagel Donnay)
Her presentations at the School of Nursing described literature review methods and current family research to guide students and faculty in their work. Her lecture to 150 undergraduate students entitled “The Origins and Advances of Family Nursing Scholarship” reviewed current evidence and the role of the University in advancing family nursing. The School of Nursing (SON) celebrated the 65th Anniversary with an alumni gathering. Kathy Knafl’s talk about “Leaving a Legacy of Scholarship” encouraged alumni and faculty to consider their own path. A panel of alumni from several decades also shared their reflections on family nursing in their practice, education and personal lives. The Institute and SON are making more plans to engage with alumni in the future.
Class photo from 1975, brought to us by School of Nursing Alumni who traveled from Arizona for the event
Student Poster Presentations and Faculty Mentors The Glen Taylor Nursing Institute for Family and Society continues to encourage faculty to engage students in their scholarship. Several students, projects, and faculty mentors are included in this newsletter to help readers see the development of a community of scholars in the School of Nursing. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list, but selected abstracts that were presented at varied local, regional and global conferences. Midwest Nursing Research Society Halimat Abdulganiyu Effect of Stress on Mother and Infant: A Literature Review Stacey Van Gelderen DNP, RN and Marilyn Swan PhD, RN
Stress negatively affects maternal and infant outcomes. Maternal stress may adversely affect infant cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral development. This literature review found that mothers reporting high stress levels have increased anxiety, depression, and cortisol levels. A synthesis of evidence suggests a link between mothers’ stress level and mother-baby health outcomes. Research findings indicate maternal social support has a mitigating effect on the relationship between stress and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Stress reduction interventions by nurses may improve psychological and physical health of women and their infants. Providing education on meditation and self-education on mothering role may reduce maternal stress. Stirling Adrian and Aspen Curtis Persons with Recently Diagnosed Alzheimer’s Disease: An Exploration Comparing Quality of Life Indicators Across Three Time Points Kristen Abbott-Anderson RN, PhD
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects 5.4 million Americans. This progressive, neurodegenerative disorder has a significant negative impact on an individual’s quality of life (QoL). QoL is a multidimensional concept that encompasses subjective and objective evaluations of physical and mental health, functional abilities, participation in activities, and social relationships. This project explored QoL that can coexist with AD. Understanding these changes will help nurses to develop care strategies that support the affected person and their family as they navigate life with this progressive disease.
Upcoming conferences where students and faculty will be presenting
Amelia Kjos and Karlye Peterson and Sara Jacobson Community Impacts and Barriers Faced: A Qualitative Analysis of ACT on Alzheimer’s Action Team Community Reports Kristen Abbott-Anderson RN, PhD
With the increasing age of Americans, the number of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is expected to rise from an estimated 5 million to 16 million by 2050. With the increasing number, it is critical that communities are educated about the disease and how to support AD individuals and their families. One way to promote community awareness is through ACT on Alzheimer’s (ACT). ACT is a statewide organization that works within communities across Minnesota to bring education about Alzheimer’s and provide support to people in the community who are diagnosed and affected by the disease. This study assessed the impact and barriers experienced by ten ACT communities when implementing their action plans to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s and to develop Dementia Friendly communities in Minnesota. Mayo Clinic Pediatric Nursing Conference Undergraduate nursing students presented a poster at the Mayo Clinic Pediatric Nursing Conference that focused on school-based substance abuse and suicide risk. This group was the sole presentation outside of Mayo and created interest in the Health Commons at Pond and highlighting the role that Minnesota State University, Mankato students and faculty are playing in the community.
Amelia Kjos and Karlye Peterson and Sara Jacobson School Based Adolescent Suicide Risk Screening Amy Haycraft, DNP, PMHNP, ANP, RN-BC
Second International Conference on Nursing Science and Practice The purpose of this study was to understand the student perspective of using an iPad to evaluate nursing actions during and after high-fidelity simulations. With the School of Nursing engaging students and faculty in simulation learning it becomes more important to study simulation education.
Mackenzie Masberg Perceived Learning Using iPads for Simulation Observation Marilyn Swan PhD, RN
Conference: International Association for Human Caring Jessica O’Brien, Dane Anderson, Bailey Lucas Dr. Laurel Ostrow, DNP, RN, APRN Perception of Caring for Elders Among Undergraduate Nursing Students After a Life Review Experiential Learning Activity
Henry Street Consortium Along with the School of Nursing faculty we continue to strengthen societal health initiatives by supporting the Henry Street Consortium. This Consortium’s aim is to prepare the future workforce to meet the demands of population-based practice. Faculty in the School of Nursing, Dr. Kelly Krumwiede served on their planning committee for the first Henry Street Consortium Fall conference: Leading the Way: Partnering Education and Practice for the Emerging Public Health Nursing Workforce. The Taylor Institute was a key sponsor for this conference that brought together practitioners and faculty to share their collaborative work. The conference included forums, presentations, and networking for public health managers, nurse educators, community agencies, and preceptors for county public health, home care, schools, and faith community nursing. http://www.henrystreetconsortium.org/
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Dr. Pat Beierwaltes and Dr. Rhonda Cornell attend Family Nursing Externship with Dr. Janice Bell and Dr. Lorraine Wright Advanced Practice Models for Caring for Families with competence, confidence and compassion was a four-day workshop in Iceland. This workshop provided the extraordinary opportunity for School of Nursing faculty to learn from family experts, Drs. Bell and Wright. The presenters offered their specific knowledge, research and clinical skills to enhance and enrich the important work of caring for families through direct clinical practice, education, and/or research. Healthcare systems in Iceland are global leaders in clinical practice with families.
40 healthcare professionals from Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and the United States attend externship in Iceland
As our faculty continue to specialize in Family Nursing they continue to gain knowledge and skills that guides their education of doctoral nursing students to assist families experiencing complex illnesses and provide clinical leadership for nursing and health care. Drs Bell and Wright https://janicembell.com/ http://www.lorrainewright.com/ According to a SIM Center Directory on the Society for Simulation in Healthcare website, just two nursing simulation centers in Minnesota had achieved accreditation, with Minnesota State Mankato’s center becoming the third. Minnesota State Mankato’s 16,000-square-foot Maverick Family Simulation Center is located in the University’s Clinical Sciences Building, which opened in January 2017. The simulation center provides access to 13 high-fidelity mannequins, ranging from newborns to adults. Starting in their first semester in the School of Nursing, students spend significant time in simulation scenarios. The expanded space and equipment resources have also created opportunities to bring practice partners into the simulation space and provide training to their workforce.
Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Maverick Family Nursing Simulation Center recently received provisional accreditation by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
Dr. Royle earned the international “Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)” credential in June. The comprehensive CHSE credential covers educational design and healthcare simulation principles, and the application of these to meet the needs of healthcare learners at all levels. Additional faculty are strengthening their knowledge and expanding simulation in courses.
Colleen Royle, director of the Maverick Family Nursing Simulation Center and associate professor in the University’s School of Nursing, said that Minnesota State Mankato joined just over 100 nursing simulation centers worldwide that have achieved accreditation.
Minnesota State Mankato’s School of Nursing, along with The Glen Taylor Nursing Institute for Family and Society, has been instrumental in adding the development of family nursing skills and education to simulation labs.
The fall EngAGEment event was held Saturday, Nov. 3, at the First Presbyterian Church in Mankato. This event was designed specifically for community members living with Alzheimer’s disease or other associated dementias (AD/OAD), along with their care partners to come and engage in meaning-making activities. Attendees took part in making mini pumpkin pies and pumpkin painting for the holidays. Kim Alinder, Campus Administrator of the Birchwood Cottages, a memory care home, spoke to the group about dementia-friendly holidays, providing practical tips and ideas for safe and enjoyable activities families could take part in together. Another important aspect of this event was to engage students across disciplines to develop the event each semester and to collaborate together for the success of the event. The planning group, comprised of Kristen Abbott-Anderson (School of Nursing); Sheen Chiou (Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Services); and Brooke Burke (Recreation Parks & Leisure) is already making plans for the spring EngAGEment event for 2019.
Madelia Community Based Collaborative oversees the monthly Fare for All events in Madelia. Madelia’s Fare for All order/pick up dates are still being scheduled for 2019. Fare For All is bulk food program to participants up to 40% off grocery store prices and includes quality meats and fresh produce. Fare For All is community supported and open to everyone. The more people who participate, the better. Fare For All has thirty-eight locations throughout Minnesota where our food packages are sold once per month. The Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds task force engages in healthy living education and activities every summer during Madelia Park Days, fall during Younger Brother Event, and fall during Madelia Elementary School Parent-Teacher Conferences. Every spring, Madelia Community Based Collaborative holds an annual poster contests for 3rd and 4th graders in the public and private schools, the topics have been as followed: Rethink Your Drink (x 2 years), Recharge Yourself: Eat, Move, Sleep, and Refill Your Bucket: Be Kind to Others and Yourself. This spring the topic will be focused on Oh the Things You Can Do. Facebook “f ” Logo
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