DEAN’S MESSAGE
During the past three years I have had wonderful opportunities to meet many FSU nursing alumni, learn of their FSU memories, and hear about their amazing careers. For me, any career in nursing is an exciting adventure because as nurses, we enter the private lives of our patients, their families, and work to improve their quality of care and life. It is, however, the stories of the FSU nursing alumni that bring inspiration to me in my daily work as your Dean. With every alumni story is a story of leadership. From the memories of your FSU education, you have shared how deeply the lessons of leadership were instilled. Without fail, our alumni, have pursued careers that reflect leadership in nursing—across all specialties of nursing. In this report, you will read about some of our amazing FSU nursing leaders who graduated in the 1970s. These alumni have very diverse careers, but the common thread is their undergraduate education in nursing at Florida State University. The foundational lessons of leadership we continue to teach reflect: Not saying ―no‖ but instead saying ―how can we get that done?‖ and then exploring creative solutions to problems and issues our patients encounter. Not saying ―that‘s how it‘s done‖ but saying ―let‘s see if there‘s a better way‖ and then seeking the best evidence to put into practice. Not simply showing up for one‘s shift, doing ―the job‖ and going home, but also taking time to invest, engage and care in the moments we have with our patients, their families, our communities and our colleagues. Not taking the easiest path but always doing what is right, which requires honesty, confidence, and a willingness to communicate with others. Being a leader is difficult to teach; the application of knowledge does not make one a leader. Risk taking and advocacy as well as difficult and critical decision making will face every nurse. The choices we make every day define who we are as nurses, as professionals and as leaders. I am pleased, honored, and humbled by the stories of FSU alumni for indeed, FSU continues its strong legacy of nursing leadership.
Lisa Ann Plowfield, PhD, RN Dean
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Table of Contents Dean’s Message…………………………………………………………………………….……. 2 Program Update…………………………..……………………………………………..……... New - Critical Care Laboratory Doctor of Nursing Practice Accelerated BSN
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Academic Community Partnerships………………………………………………………………… 5 Manatee Memorial Hospital Partnership TMH Mentored Nurse Research Program College of Nursing Faculty Highlights………………………………………………………..……... 6 New Faculty Awards (Peer Recognition and Program Funding and Research Grants) Research and Publications Student Nurses………………………………………………………………………………..… Understanding Global Perspectives of Caring Student Nurse Spotlights
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Convocations……………………………………………………………………………..……… 10 From the Archives……………………………………………………………………………….. 12 Past and Present - Nursing Skills Development College of Nursing Events………………………………………………………………………..... 13 Alumni Updates…………………………………..……………………………………………... 14 Gifts and Support…...…………………………………………………………………………
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Alumni and Friends Support……………………………………………………………………... 18 Homecoming 2010………………………………………………………………………………. 19 College of Nursing - By the Numbers Alumni: 6,439 located in every state except North Dakota Undergraduate Student Enrollment: 350 Traditional: 253 RN to BSN: 80 Accelerated BSN: 17
Graduate Student Enrollment: 126 Masters and Post-Masters Program Students: 97 Doctor of Nursing Practice: 29
2009-2010 New Alumni: 262 Traditional RN: 157 RN to BSN: 62 Masters: 40 Post-Masters: 3 On the cover: Nursing student Keith Weiss practices in the Simulation Center. 3
PROGRAM UPDATES Critical Care Laboratory The College of Nursing recently created a state of the science critical care advanced simulation laborato- Mandy Bamber, RN, MSN with ry for all nursing students. The critical care laboratory students in the will have one of the highest fidelity simulation manneSimulation Center quins, the Laerdal SimMan 3G®. The SimMan 3G® , can be programmed to simulate complex presentations of critical care scenarios such as traumatic injuries, post operative cardiac care, acute stroke, and other common but complex cases. These simulated scenarios will teach students critical thinking and responsiveness skills in a nonthreatening and safe environment. Using simulation, a critical care situation can proceed at a slower pace for student learning while not harming a patient. Simulated clinical learning also aids students in developing and applying psychomotor nursing skills, expands the capabilities of clinical education, and creates seamless learning experiences that help student nurses apply advanced theory to nursing practice. Doctor of Nursing Practice The College of Nursing was awarded $2.3M in grants from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The grants will support the two new clinical Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs available at Florida State. The DNP Family Nurse Practitioner and DNP Health Systems Leadership have been designed for nurses with Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degrees in nursing. The DNP, a professional doctorate in nursing, is comparable to professional doctorates in medicine, physical therapy, dentistry and pharmacy. These HRSA grants represent an unprecedented level of federal support for the College of Nursing. This support will bolster the College‘s ability to recruit nurses into the DNP program by building a strong faculty and curriculum with a dedicated focus on diversity and cultural competence in the health care workforce. Graduates of the DNP program will be able to enter an advanced practice specialty area, assume leadership positions in health care, as well as design complex evidence-based models of care delivery. Graduates are expected to conduct research on the outcomes of nursing care.
Accelerated BSN Spring 2010, the first class of Accelerated BSN Second Degree students began their studies at the College of Nursing. The 17 Accelerated Second Degree BSN nursing students come to nursing from a variety of backgrounds that include religion, microbiology and immunology, therapeutic recreation, pre-professional healthcare, family and child sciences and psychology. Financial support from the Helios Education Foundation, Capital Health Plan, and endowed scholarship funding made the Accelerated BSN Second Degree Program possible. 4
ACADEMIC COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS EXTEND THE REACH OF FSU NURSING
Manatee Memorial Hospital Thanks to a partnership between the College of Nursing, Manatee Memorial and the State College of Florida, nine nurses in the Bradenton area are earning their Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. A gift from Manatee Memorial Hospital along with a contribution of federal stimulus dollars from the College of Nursing, made the partnership possible. The Manatee Memorial Hospital Partnership for Nursing Education Fund will allow more nurses to pursue graduate level education in the Bradenton area. Thanks to a collegial arrangement with the State College of Florida, classes will be held at their Lakewood Ranch campus and video-conferencing technology will allow access to faculty at both the main FSU campus in Tallahassee and the Panama City campus. Dr. Barbara Little, an RN with a Master‘s Degree in Public Health and a Doctoral Degree in Nursing Practice has been hired to coordinate, facilitate, teach and advise nurses as they pursue advanced nursing degrees and leadership education. As an experienced nurse educator and recent DNP graduate she understands the challenges and needs of returning students. Barbara says ―I enjoy counseling nurses on advancing their education and balancing work and family responsibilities.‖
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Mentored Nurse Research Program The College of Nursing has entered into a partnership with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) to establish the TMH Mentored Nurse Research Program. This collaborative initiative will create and sustain a culture of evidence based care and nursing inquiry within TMH and the College of Nursing.
Robin Kretschmen and TMH nurses discuss research initiatives during a Mentored Nurse Research Program meeting at the Hospital.
Dr. Roxanne P. Hauber, a doctoral faculty member from the College of Nursing, serves as the lead faculty for this project. She facilitates nurses‘ research literacy and project development. She also evaluates the level of nursing research mentoring needed throughout the hospital based on the nursing culture and vision of TMH. Dr. Hauber meets with nurse leaders and direct care nurses to improve patient outcomes and further enhance patient and family care.
Dr. Hauber works closely with Robin Kretschmen, Executive Director of Nursing Practice at TMH on this initiative. This initiative was facilitated by Paula Fortunas, President/CEO of the Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Foundation, and a member of the College of Nursing‘s Community Advisory Board. Roxanne P. Hauber, PhD, RN
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New Faculty & Faculty Highlights - Publications & Awards NEW FACULTY Six new faculty are joining the FSU College of Nursing. We are pleased to welcome: Rick García - Associate in Nursing, Pediatric Nursing & Health Policy Ying Mai Kung - Associate in Nursing, Primary Care Nursing Kristin Lavigne - Assistant in Nursing, Primary Care Nursing Barbara Little - Associate in Nursing, Public Health Nursing Faculty Liaison in Sarasota & Bradenton, FL Hye Jin Park - Assistant Professor, Emergency Care & Informatics in Nursing Karla Schmitt - Associate Professor, Women‘s Health Nursing, Public Health & Health Policy PEER RECOGNITION Susan Porterfield, PhD, FNP-c received the 2010 FSU Nurse of Excellence award. Dr. Porterfield was recognized by her colleagues for her dedication to the profession and the College of Nursing. Dr. Porterfield was presented with the award at the 22nd Nurse of Excellence Banquet hosted by Capital Regional Medical Center on May 11, 2010. This event was part of the region‘s National Nurses‘ Week celebrations. In presenting the award, Dean Plowfield said Dr. Porterfield ―has a wonderful sense of humor, an engaging laugh and brings enthusiasm and energy to our College every day. She‘s always willing to volunteer – take on more responsibility and leadership roles and problem solve our academic issues, our student issues, as well as her clients‘ health concerns,‖ and noted Dr. Porterfield ―has built a record of excellence that is most deserving of the title Florida State University Nurse of Excellence.‖ PROGRAM FUNDING AND RESEARCH GRANT AWARDS Abendroth, M. – Understanding Caregivers' Decision Process When Choosing to Institutionalize a Relative with Parkinson's Disease, Rehabilitation Nurses Foundation, $10,000.
Plowfield, L.A. - Expansion of the DNP Program in South Florida, Manatee Memorial Hospital Foundation, $60,000.
Plowfield, L. A. & Bamber, Mandy – Critical Care Nursing Abendroth, M.; Bamber, M.; Graven, L.; & Plowfield, L.A. - Education & Simulation Laboratory, Helene Fuld Foundation, Geriatric Case Exemplar & Simulation, College of Medicine Live $110,000. Oak GEC Grant from USPHS, $38,000. Plowfield , L.A. & Hauber, R.—Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Cormier, E. – How Parents Make Decisions about Medication to Nursing Research Program, TMH Foundation, $69,000. Treat Their Child’s ADHD Symptoms, American Psychiatric Porterfield, S. - Family Nurse Practitioner DNP for Health UnderNursing Foundation, $5,000. served Northern Florida, HRSA, $1,078,983. Lewis, C. - Tobacco Education & Cessation, College of Medicine Speake, D. - DNP in Health Systems Leadership for Health UnderAHEC Grant from USPHS, $30,000. served Northern Florida, HRSA, $1,060,569.
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Faculty Highlights - Publications Burns, E., Korn, K, & Whyte, J. (2009). The Oxford handbook of physical assessment. Oxford Medical Publishing: London, England.
Nicholson, L., & Frank, D. (2009). Providing mental services in rural areas. Directions in Psychiatric Nursing, Volume 15. Hobart, NY: Hatherleigh.
Chien, P., Bell, C., & Frank, D. (2009). Racial differences and Park, H. (in press). The effect of music on pain for homeschizophrenia. Directions in Psychiatric Nursing, Volume 15. dwelling patients with dementia. Pain Management Nursing. Hobart, NY: Hatherleigh. Park, H., & Specht, J. (2009). The effect of individualized Cottrell, B. (in press). (2009). An updated review of evimusic on agitation in patients with dementia who live at dence to discourage douching. American Journal of Maternal home. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 35(8), 47-55. Child Nursing. (in pring) Pickett-Hauber, R., Cormier, E., & Whyte, J. (in press). An exCrook, E.D., Bryan, N.B., Hanks, R., Slagle, M.L., Morris, C.G. Ross, M.C., Torres, H.M., Williams, R.C., Voelkel, C., Walker, S., & Arrieta, M.I. (2009). A review of interventions to Reduce health disparities in cardiovascular disease in African Americans. Ethnicity & Disease, 19(2), 204-208.
ploration of the relationship between knowledge and performance-related variables in high fidelity simulation: Designing instruction that promotes expertise in practice. Nursing Education Perspectives.
in nursing. In P. S. Cowen (Ed), Current Issues in Nursing, 8E. NY: Wiley.
Ross, M.C. (2010). Military nursing competencies. Nursing Forum of North America, 45(2), 169-177.
Porterfield, S. (2010). The use of phenomenological inquiry by Detman, L., Cottrell, B., & Denis-Luque, M. (in press). Exthe NP to understand clinical problems. Southern Online Jourploring Dental Care Misconceptions and Barriers in Pregnan- nal of Nursing Research, 9(1). cy. Birth. Prins, A., Gregg, J., Coles, C., Frayne, S., Lindley, S., & Frank, Elliott, R. & Frank, D. (2009). Fibromyalgia. Directions in D. (2009). PTSD in returning OIF/OEF veterans: ImplicaPsychiatric Nursing, Volume 15. Hobart, NY: Hatherleigh. tions for primary care. Directions in Psychiatric Nursing, Volume 15. Hobart, NY: Hatherleigh. Figley, C. R. & Abendroth, M. (in press). Compassion fatigue
Goolsby, M.J., & Grubbs, L. (in press). Advanced assessWaller, G., Campbell, M. & Frank, D. (2009). Narcissistic ment: Interpreting findings and formulating differential diag- features in eating disorders. Directions in Psychiatric Nursing, nd noses. 2 ed., Philadelphia: F. A. Davis. Volume 15. Hobart, NY: Hatherleigh. Grave, R., & Frank, D. (2009). Excessive and compulsive Whyte, J. (2009). Experience is not the same as expertise. The exercise in eating disorders: Prevalence, associated features Clinical Advisor: A Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 12(10), 81. and management. Directions in Psychiatric Nursing, Volume 15. Whyte, J. (2009). HIV screening: Just another routine test? The Hobart, NY: Hatherleigh. Clinical Advisor: A Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 12(3), 126. Hammond, C., Gold, M., & Frank, D. (2009). Caffeine dependence, withdrawal, overdose and treatment: A review. Whyte, J. (2009). The logical solution to PCP shortages. Clinical Advisor: A Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 12(7), 111. Directions in Psychiatric Nursing, Volume 15. Hobart, NY: Hatherleigh. Whyte, J., Cormier, E., & Pickett-Hauber, R. (2010). Cognitions associated with nurse performance. A comparison of conKizior, R. & Plowfield, L.A. (in press). HIV and AIDScurrent and retrospective verbal reports of nurse perforrelated agents. In J. Kee, E.R. Hayes & L.R. McCuistion mance in a simulated task environment. International Journal of (Eds), Pharmacology: A Nursing Approach, 6E. St. Louis, MO: Nursing Studies. 47 (4), 446-51. Elsevier. Whyte, J., Pickett-Hauber, R., Cormier, E., Grubbs, L., & Ward, P. Kung, M., & Porterfield, S. (2009). The DNP: A need for (2010). A study of the relationship of nursing interventions standardized educational policies. American Journal for Nurse and cognitions to the physiological outcomes of care in a Practitioner, 13(5),34-6, 43-6. simulated task environment. Applied Nursing Research, 23 (1), Little, B. (2009). Quality assurance for online nursing cours- e1-8. es. Journal of Nursing Education, 48(7), 381-387. Whyte, J., Ward, P., & Eccles, D. (2009). The relationship Little, B. (2009). The use of standards for peer review of online nursing courses: A pilot study. Journal of Nursing Education, 48(7), 411-415.
between knowledge and clinical performance in novice and experienced critical care nurses: An application for the Expert Performance Approach. Heart & Lung, 38(6), 517-525.
Did you know ‌. nursing has been named the MOST trusted profession for the 8th consecutive year? These results can be found at the Gallup’s website http://www.gallup.com/
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UNDERSTANDING GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES OF CARING JUNIOR NURSING STUDENTS’ ACTIVISM
Student Nurses’ Week @FSU, February 21 - 27, 2010 The theme for the 2010 Florida Student Nurses‘ Week was ―Caring for the Future‖. Members of the Student Nurses‘ Association participated in a variety of activities. The activities included a meet and greet for a membership drive, a student social, and a matching of mentors and mentees. Other activities included a community service event, a health fair on campus, and a Dinner with the Dean event at the University Center.
The Big Event, March 27, 2010 College of Nursing students participated in a campus wide service event geared toward making a difference by performing community service in the city of Tallahassee. This year‘s event included completing service projects such as yard work, window washing, and painting.
Relay for Life, April 16, 2010 The Student Nurses Association participated in the Relay for Life to raise money for cancer awareness. The College of Nursing SNA‘s fundraising goal was $2,000. Not only did they meet their goal, they exceeded it by $283, raising a grand total of $2,283!
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STUDENT NURSE SPOTLIGHTS 2009 Hand Washing Campaign The College of Nursing under the direction of nursing instructor, Mrs. Cindy Lewis, RN, MSN, MPH, launched an on and off campus hand-washing campaign to educate local communities about the spread of the H1N1(swine flu) virus. Several events have been held on campus to teach FSU students about how they can minimize the spread of the H1N1 virus on campus. Students were provided pamphlets informing them of the steps they can take to protect themselves from contracting the H1N1 virus during the flu season. Multiple health education requests from the community have also been answered by student groups regarding hand washing and H1N1 protection.
Senior Nursing Student Awarded Research Funding Senior nursing student Safichia Chew was named a Scholar in the National Institutes of Health‘s (NIH) prestigious Undergraduate Scholarship Program (USGP). Admission to the Program is highly competitive, as more than 250 undergraduate applications were received nationwide. Safichia was one of only 13 scholars selected for the 2009-2010 academic year. As an UGSP scholar, she will receive up to $20,000 in financial assistance for her final year as an undergraduate nursing student. After graduating in May with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, she will work in a paid summer position as a research trainee at the NIH. Her internship will be followed by at least another year of employment and research training at the NIH. She noted that as a nurse and a researcher, she wants her work to ―help make lives better on a global scale.‖ Safichia‘s long term goals include pursuing a doctoral degree in nursing, followed by more research, possibly on mental disorders in children. With students like Safichia leading the way, nursing‘s future is strong and bright. To read more about Safichia, please go to: http://www.fsu.com/NewsArchive/2009/September/NIH-Awards-Scholarship-Research-Job-to-FSU-College-of-Nursing-Student.
Senior Nursing Student receives 2009 Excellence in Service Award Sophia Khawly, SNA President has been named as one of three 2009 Excellence in Service Award winners by Florida Campus Compact. She was selected in the Four-Year Public College/University category. The value of helping others was instilled in her at an early age, Khawly said. ―My parents taught me the importance of community service the same way they taught me how to say ‗please‘ and ‗thank you,‘‖ she said. ―Serving others has always been a part of my life, a part of me. There is something about helping others that gives me a thrill. To know that I have contributed in making a difference in people‘s lives gives me a sense of accomplishment.‖ After earning her Bachelor‘s degree, Khawly intends to follow up with a Master‘s in Public Health and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. "This will allow me to integrate clinical practice focusing on adult health with my interest in public health,‖ she said. ―I will work as a nurse practitioner in Florida, in clinics providing care to underrepresented populations. I will also continue my public health efforts in Haiti.‖ To learn more about Sophia, you can read her Profile of Service at: http://thecenter.fsu.edu/pos_skhawly.pdf. As further recognition of her tireless efforts to help others, Sophia was most recently recognized by FSU President Eric Barron as FSU‘s 2010 Undergraduate Humanitarian of the year. To read more about the Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year recognition, please go to: http://thecenter.fsu.edu/hoy.html. 9
2009 Fall Convocation On Friday, December 11, 2009 the College of Nursing held its Fall Convocation Ceremony in Tully Gym, located near Duxbury Hall, on the main campus of Florida State University. The faculty address was delivered by Professor Nanna Cuchens, BSN ‘72. Professor Sabrina Dickey, BSN ‘93, MSN ‘07 welcomed the 150 graduates as new members of the College‘s Alumni. BSN graduate Kenia Altamirano was awarded the Dean‘s Leadership Award, along with a cash gift of $500.
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Leigh Albright Jennifer Allen Amanda Allgier Jessica Aloyo Kenia Altamirano Jessica Angel Jessica Bergman Trisha Bierbaum Ashley Briscoe Allyson Bunch Colleen Casimir Emily Coon Lauren Cusmano Dawn Dueltgen Ashley Duke Brittany Dunnie Laura Edridge Vanessa Escobar
BSN Graduates Rebecca Estes Jenna McNaughton Karly Fawkes Heather Moore Leah Fuller Marissa Ochoa Jaclyn Gary Jordan Olds Patsy Giarda Stephanie Ortiz Kelly Glasco Crystal Papak Jessica Green Leanna Preuss Katherine Hayes Barbara Quintana Megan Henry Humberto Rodriguez Meryl Herran Molly Sakser Asha Hill Kelli Sanchez Michael Hurley Nina Sanders Krystal Laird Steven Schmidt Michael Laughter Kayla Schniepp Elizabeth Liskey Anthony Schuler Julianne London Kaela Schultz Natalie Lovingood Danielle Sempek Suzana Maldonado Catherine Simms
Marisol Alvarez Hillary Bailey Wendy Banks Sara Belmore Deborah Burch Rebecca Conway Jeremy Creech Robert Cutlip Kelly Eastman Christyf Fonjweng Theodore Fox
RN to BSN Graduates Genevie Glasgow Emily Locke Jennifer Gregg Jeremy Matyjaszek Susan Gunter Dawn McCullough Carolyn Hackstie Michael Munson Michelle Hall Andrew Nagy Stephanie Hogberg Katie Newman Julie Hoxie Joanne Nolte Kirsten Jackson Theresa Norman Sharon Jackson Angela Page Shannon Jones Michelle Phillips Theresa Lethbridge Michelle Pope-Moore
Ganiyat Adeduntan Julie Anderson Michelle Bautista Susan Corley Melody Corso Jennifer Cox Sandra Dawson Tina Dorsey
MSN Graduates Kimberly Dykes Rebecca Ferguson Nancy Foust Linsey Hall Marie Jean Pierre Lauren Kendall Sally Kolak Celeste Lind
Marcia Bass
Post Master’s Certificates Virginia Schneider Denise Tucker
William McClung Stephen Mears Gina Mele Michael Owens Beth Patel Michelle Powell Trudy Simpson Holly Sims
Sarah Sisung Janel Smith Joseph Sollohub Gi Sook Sung Danielle Talone Courtney Tamplin Rosanne Tomasi Uchenna Ugokwe Shannon Vail Kimberly Vitale Jessica Wade Amy Wagner Jamie Williams Kristin Williams Megan Williamson Krista Wise Alexis Withers Jennifer Wooten
Charles Powell, Jr. Diunayquis Richardson Keri Southall D. Staier-McCormick Tanisha Stephens Susan Thornton Scott Westlake Miranda Whaley Martina Williams Serina Wisnewski Myrna Zanfardino
Michael Smith Julie Townsend Francine T. Bridges Nicholas Wagner Jennifer Wheeler Cathy Wogamon Grace-Ann Wright
2010 Spring Convocation Friday, April 30, 2010 the College of Nursing held its Spring Convocation Ceremony in Tully Gym, located near Duxbury Hall on the main campus of Florida State University. The faculty address was delivered by Professor Sally P. Karioth, PhD, RN. Simulation Center Nursing Instructor Mandy Bamber, BSN ‘00, MSN ‘08 welcomed the 102 graduates as new members of the College‘s alumni in front of their invited guest. Amy Andollo Amadae Arevalo Megan Bolin Jaycee Brown Christina Burcham Cristina Cardet Tashawn Carr Safichia Chew Staci Columbus Kristen Cortese Rachael Cox Carolyn Crumpler Michelle Darido Megan Dinsmore Katherine Elmore Amy Freedman Chelsea Frei Tracy Fulmer Jordan Gahlenbeck Rachel Gayton Shelby Glover
BSN Graduates Vanessa Gorski Lourdes Martin Rachael Graham Shannon McCormick Ashley Grove Kristin McGinnis Casey Hammond Mackenzie McHugh Kaylee Hardin Katherine McPhail Caitlin Heffner Christen Miller Caitlin Hess Shelby Mininger Nicole Hoff Kerri Moler Tara Hynes Josette Noxon Marla Jacobson Samantha Oram Lauren Jones Kristal Pantall Samantha Joseph Any Peebles Sandra Kolapo Monica Perlacia Karen Koskinen Jordan Perno Vincent Labarca Cynthia Pierra Laura Linton Jodie Pindulic Chad Linville Kyle Prince Tiffany Loomis Marcelle Provencial Martha Lowe Andrea Pulsifer Andrea Lynn Kristen Rasnick Samantha Marks Jessica Richey
Andrea Ristaino Mordecai Rolle Rachel Roman Kimberly Salmon Anne Scheffey Tracy Schnackenberg Cheyenne Seay Keriann Shannon Sarah Slagle Charlene Small Samantha Smith Rebecca Snapp Sidney Stanger Ameshia Stewart Andrew Traweek Katherine Vanderploeg Allysa Voborny Grace Waller Katie Whitaker Shannon Woolfork Christina Yonchik
RN to BSN Graduates James Brymer Jason Buchenhorst Brenda Butler Sharon Coon Julie Keel Angela Leake Clarke Lee Rebecca Lee Amber Miller Joni Moody Andrea Pierce Katlyn Putz Kalyn Riggs Lyssa Rye MSN Graduates Cecilia Langford Kristin Morris Jaramus Weiland Tal Rivka Yariv 11
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Developing Skills for Nursing Practice - Past and Present
P A S T As we move from the Past, and into the Future, the Tradition of Nursing Educational Excellence Continues.
PRESENT Developing nursing leaders for professional practice and research in diverse settings.
Answers to Faculty Identity questions on page 6.
A - Beverly Cox B - Patricia Tharpe and Dianne Speake
C - Sandi Dunbar
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COLLEGE OF NURSING EVENTS West Palm Beach Reception On Monday, September 21, 2009 College of Nursing Alumni Mary Ann Leavitt (BSN ‗79), Estelle Templeton (BSN ‗74) and Litha Varone (BSN ‗73) co-hosted a meet and greet reception for Dean Lisa Ann Plowfield, PhD, RN at the home of Estelle Templeton. Eleven local College of Nursing alumni and guests joined the co-hostesses and the Dean for updates on the College, and an evening of networking and reconnecting. Some of the attendees, pictured in the photo to the right are Marilyn Denney, Linda Donovan, Dorothy Godwin, Karin Hudson, Julie Kowalski, Mary Ann Leavitt, Dean Plowfield, Estelle Templeton, Litha Varone and Mary Weeks. Not pictured is Kenneth Mogell. Homecoming 2009 The College of Nursing‘s homecoming celebration was held on Friday, October 30, 2009. The homecoming celebration included a reception and building tour. During Friday‘s reception alumni had an opportunity to visit and renew friendships. The College of Nursing also participated in Saturday‘s inaugural ―All College Tailgate‖ event with the FSU Alumni Association. The All College Tailgate was held 3 hours prior to kick-off in the green space between Dick Alumni Advisory Board member Litha Varone and her Howser Field and Doak Campbell stadium. Entertainhusband Kenneth Varone at the “All College, All ment was provided by the Marching Chiefs, the Golden Alumni” Tailgate. Girls, and the acapella student group All Night Yahtzee.
2010 - 2011 Calendar of Events
Tallahassee Area Alumni & Friends Reception – August 10, 2010 Atlanta Area Alumni & Friends Outreach Reception - October 2010 Homecoming Celebration – November 5 & 6, 2010 Jacksonville Area Alumni & Friends Outreach Reception - December 2010 Tallahassee Area Alumni Reception - January 2011 Naples Area Alumni Reception - February 2011 Student Leadership Conference - February 19, 2011 Emeritus Celebration - April 2011 Retired/Emeritus Faculty & Staff Luncheon - May 2011 THANK YOU! The College of Nursing would like to thank Carol McCormick, (BSN ‘72) for taking time out of her VERY busy schedule and volunteering to proof-read this year’s Annual Report. 13
ALUMNI UPDATES - HIGHLIGHTING THE 70’S Ann Evans (BSN ’71), RN, MS, MBA, FAAN has always said nursing is the perfect career for someone who wants to helps others but doesn‘t know what they want to be when they grow up. Ann‘s career began after graduating from FSU in 1971 with a Bachelor‘s in Science in Nursing. She is a 2nd generation FSU graduate with her mother having graduated from Florida State College for Women in 1934. As a new grad, she worked at Anclote Psychiatric Center in Tarpon Springs and then relocated to Colorado Springs to work in Critical Care at Penrose Hospital. From there, she headed north to Alaska where she worked as a Flight Nurse for 12 years, taught nursing at the University of Alaska and ran the Air Ambulance Department at Providence Hospital. While living in Alaska, she returned to school for an MBA and a Masters in Nursing from the University of Alaska, Anchorage. From Alaska she migrated back to Tallahassee as the Executive Director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at Tallahassee Memorial and went on to become the VP of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Currently, she is the VP/CNO of Exempla Lutheran Medical Center in Denver, CO. Ann believes that if you are not continually learning, you will not be successful, and participating in Professional Organizations has been a vital source of education and learning for her. She has been very active in the American Association of Critical-Care Nursing, serving on their Board of Directors for seven years and as President in 1990. She was also very active in the Council of Cardiovascular Nursing of the American Heart Association, serving on the Executive Committee for many years. She is a Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA). These leadership experiences not only increased her frequent flyer account, but were incredible experiences to represent the profession. Ann was inducted into the American Academy of Nursing as a Fellow in 1995. She remains active in the American Association of Nurse Executives, serving on the Strategic Planning Committee. She is also on the Board of Directors of the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence and the Daisy Foundation, a non-profit family foundation in Glen Ellen, CA, dedicated to diseases attacking the immune system and recognizing extraordinary nursing. Ann also believes in giving back and supporting key community initiatives outside of health care. She is the Secretary/Treasurer of Taurus Productions, a motion picture company in Colorado Springs and a founding board member of the Cloud Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving wild horses on our public lands. This year, she was recognized as one of the Jefferson County Women of the Year. She is a horse woman and loves to do Limited Distance Endurance Riding. She is also an avid reader and mother to a wonderful son, Matt who lives in Anchorage, Alaska. Whether speaking at a Critical Care conference in Kyoto, Japan or working with staff on their shared governance journey, Ann believes nursing is a superior career choice that has been a wonderful adventure for her. And, she still has not had to decide what she wants to do next! Janice G. Lipsky (BSN ’76), RN, MN, says FSU prepared her well for a career in Nursing and beyond. As a staff RN she was one of 14 that jumped right in to an Intensive Care Unit preparatory course. This led to many exciting years in Critical Care as a staff nurse, instructor in acute care, and for 17 years as Director of Critical Care for St. Vincent‘s HealthCare in Jacksonville, Florida. As an instructor, Jan taught classes on how to read basic EKGs, the care of the patient on a ventilator and intra-aortic balloon pump care as well as other topics. She mentored staff RNs and ACPs at the bedside and at the monitor bank. If night shift needed the EKG course, she taught it late evening, right before their shift and inservices were held around the clock. She talked about Swan-Ganz catheters and arterial line 14
ALUMNI UPDATES - HIGHLIGHTING THE 70’S insertions so much that her husband (a photojournalist) swore he could insert one, given the materials! Along the way, Jan has been the recipient of several awards. She is most proud of receiving the Great 100 Nurses award the first year it was awarded in Jacksonville. She has also received the Woman in Power award by the National Council of Jewish Women, the Women of Distinction Award by Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, leadership awards by Community Connections, the Florida Nurses Association, and Haddassah. Recently she received the Esther Leah Ritz Next Generation Award for community leadership service, given by the Jewish Community Centers Association of North America. Jan has been fortunate in the instructor and director roles to help develop others. While seeking opportunities to expand laterally in quality and education initiatives, she brought others along. It is a joy to have a manager come to her and share that they consider her a mentor, or that she taught them their first EKG course, or that they used their CPR training to assist at an accident scene. In her current role, Jan has stepped outside Nursing and is in a role to help develop the entire St. Vincent‘s HealthCare organization. As System Vice President for Human Resources and Organizational Development, she is responsible for employment and employee relations, health and wellness, compensation and benefits, orientation and education, and management and leadership development. The most stimulating project at the moment is her work with the Accelerated Development Talent Pool, a group of ten ―up and comers‖ that will be future leaders of the organization. Jan’s advice: While others tell you to just say no, she recommends you just say Yes! By saying yes, she has had the opportunity to meet nursing students in Manila and teach students, RNs, MDs and hospital administrators in Murmansk, Russia, participate on a national cardiac database team in St. Louis, and publish articles in professional journals. The request may seem like a stretch, but that‘s how you grow! Look for that next challenge, look for where you can add value, and most importantly, look for who you can help develop! Maria R. Shirey (BSN ‘77), PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, is an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville. In her faculty role she teaches leadership and management in health systems in the graduate program, and is on the faculty of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Her research on nurse manager work complexity focuses on providing a better understanding of the nurse manager role and its unique contributions to health care systems and beyond. Outcomes of Dr. Shirey‘s research identify necessary system structures required to maximize individual and organizational outcomes associated with the nurse manager role in the acute and critical care work environment. Dr. Shirey‘s work in explicating the relationship between authentic leadership and the practice environment of nurses is considered a seminal contribution to the nursing literature. A former nurse executive with over 30 years experience in the health care field, Dr. Shirey is a champion for healthy work environments that enhance the ability of health care professionals to provide safe, quality patient care while personally growing, thriving, and remaining engaged within the profession. Her experience includes roles as staff nurse, clinical nurse specialist, academic faculty, nurse manager, nursing director, hospital vice-president, and entrepreneur. She is active in multiple professional organizations including the American Organization of Nurse Executives, Indiana Organization of Nurse Executives, Sigma Theta Tau International, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), the American College of Healthcare Executives, and The Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS). Dr. Shirey is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Advanced Nursing Administration Practice. She is also board certified in Health Care Management, and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Exec(Alumni Updates continued on next page)
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ALUMNI UPDATES - HIGHLIGHTING THE 70’S utives. She is a prolific speaker, author, editor, and scholar, frequently contributing to many peer-reviewed journals and professional venues. She is the recipient of multiple professional honors including two national awards from the American Organization of Nurse Executives (Organizational Innovation Award, Nurse Executive Scholarship) and three Circle of Excellence awards from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (Value of Certification, Leadership, and Multidisciplinary Collaboration). Most recently, she was selected as a 2010 Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. You can read more about this important professional honor at: http://www.aannet.org/files/ public/Fellows_Release_Final1.pdf. Mrs. Litha Varone (BSN ‘73), received her MSN from University of Miami in 1981. She worked for the Veterans Hospital (VA) for 35 years in a variety of clinical and administrative settings, including inpatient and long term care areas. She began her VA career at the Miami VA Medical Center and transferred to the West Palm Beach Medical Center where she was part of the pre-activation team when the new facility was opened. Mrs. Varone eventually retired from the West Palm Beach Medical Center as the Chief Nurse Executive. Throughout her career, she saw many dramatic changes in the health care system, including significant changes in the roles of professional nurses. Within the VA system, nurses are viewed as high impact team players with professional autonomy to make a difference in patient care. As such, Mrs. Varone identified a variety of roles that nurses played within this healthcare arena. These roles are the basis to the poem that she wrote when she retired which reflect her feelings as a nurse. Also included in her reflections is the impact of having immediate family members receive care and of being a family caregiver as well. Her poem is a vision of how she perceives nursing and the richness this profession has to offer for those who choose to practice. As the poem indicates, no matter what role a person is taking, once a nurse, always a nurse and this has proudly and profoundly affected her life. She thanks FSU and the College of Nursing for helping her prepare for a rewarding career and gladly shares this poem for her colleagues to read. She is now enjoying retirement!
FSU NURSING BY THE NUMBERS
HELP - CAN YOU IDENTIFY THE STUDENTS IN THIS PHOTO? Please contact us at alumni@nursing.fsu.edu
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GIFTS AND SUPPORT Newly Established College of Nursing Partnership Funds Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation, Inc. established the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Nursing Research Program to create and sustain a culture of inquiry between Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and the College of Nursing. Funds will be used to support a doctoral-level nursing faculty member as project leader to help facilitate nurses‘ research literacy and research project development. Manatee Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc. established the Manatee Memorial Hospital Partnership for Nursing Education Fund. This fund will provide a portion of the salary and benefits for a full-time nursing professor to assume a teaching residency at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida to coordinate, facilitate, teach, and advise nurses as they pursue advanced nursing degrees.
Helios Education Foundation Nursing Scholarships The first Helios Education Foundation nursing scholarships were awarded to students in the accelerated BSN nursing program. The College awarded eight $2,000 scholarships from the Helios Education Foundation, Inc., to full-time accelerated BSN degree seeking students. The mission of the Helios Foundation is to enrich the lives of individuals in Arizona and Florida by creating opportunities for success in postsecondary education. The Helios scholarship fund was established in January 2008 to create an accelerated degree program for second-career adults.
NEW SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Judge Curtis E. and Mrs. Marjorie M. Chillingworth Memorial Scholarship fund was established by Bill, Marie and Matt Cooper at the College of Nursing at the beginning of 2009. The Coopers maximize the scholarship funds through a matching gifts Exxon Mobil scholarship program. Beginning in the Fall of 2009, the College awarded seven $4,000 scholarships from the Chillingworth Memorial Scholarship Fund to full-time nursing students. In return, these students pledge to work in Florida following graduation. Scholarship recipients for 2009-2010 included: Vanessa Gorski, Nicole Hoff, Amanda Kane, Ruth BowenLicciadiello, Jordan Perno, Charlene Small, and Christina Yonchik.
Thank YOU! The College of Nursing would like to thank our alumni and friends for their generous support. The current list of donors, which will include gifts made as of June 30, 2010, is in the process of being compiled and will be posted on the Foundation website. The address is: http://foundation.fsu.edu/community/Page.aspx? pid=794 . We sincerely apologize for any inadvertent omissions or misspelled names. Please contact Jonathan Dawson, Development Officer at 850-644 - 4606 so that we may correct any errors. Thank you for your continued support of the College of Nursing. 17
ALUMNI AND FRIENDS SUPPORT Dear College of Nursing Alumni, My name is Kenia Altamirano and I am a senior in the College of Nursing. It‘s not often that a student gets the chance to communicate directly with alumni, so I‘m happy to share with you a student‘s perspective of our awesome College! The College of Nursing and its excellent faculty have greatly impacted my perception of the nursing profession. From the teamwork of our close-knit student family in clinical learning environments to volunteering and extensive community outreach, my educational experiences have been life-changing. My journey into the nursing field began with the influence of my mother, a Nicaraguan immigrant who strived to show compassion and consideration to everyone. With a strong focus on community and public health, I have gained a better sense of the role of nursing leadership in the care of all patients. It is our duty, through increased knowledge and understanding, to go above and beyond for those in our care. As a nursing student mentor and daughter of a compassionate and carrying mother, I try to communicate high standards and professional values as often as I can to my fellow students. It‘s easy to see how we can ultimately make a difference in the community. We’re gaining practical experiences in the College‘s cutting edge nursing simulation center and through local partnerships that make it possible to offer free screenings to the general public. These opportunities and others, like studying abroad and undergraduate research, are often only a reality because of private support. With that said, I respectfully ask for your support. Every dollar given allows us to help others in need through evidence-based practice, research and community outreach. Your gift makes it possible for the College to continue its adaptive and innovative instruction—ultimately improving student learning and patient outcomes at the bedside. To learn more about how you can support the College’s initiatives, please visit http:// nursing.fsu.edu, and help us continue our passion for nursing!
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HOMECOMING 2010 The College of Nursing and the Alumni Advisory Board present Homecoming 2010. Homecoming events are scheduled for Friday, November 5th at the College of Nursing located in Duxbury Hall and Saturday, November 6th. Friday’s activities will include a tour of the College prior to the Homecoming parade. Saturday’s activity will include participation in the FSU Alumni Association‘s All College, All Alumni Tailgate, which will be held 3 hours prior to the football game. To register, please complete this form and return it by October 29 to: Attn: Marilyn McGhee FSU, College of Nursing 98 Varsity Way P.O. Box 3064310 Tallahassee, FL 32306-4310
You may also fax it to: 850.644.7660, Attn: Marilyn McGhee or you may register online at: www.nursing.fsu.edu/alumni
Name: _________________________________ Name at graduation:__________________ Class of: ________ Degree (s) earned: ______________
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Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________ St.:______ Zip: ________ Phone: ________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Friday Activities: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
College of Nursing Tours Scheduled Tours of the College of Nursing
Saturday Activities: 3 hours prior to game time
FSU Alumni Association, All College, All Alumni Tailgate Location TBD
To stay connected with the College of Nursing, you can also visit our page on Facebook at: http://tinyurl.com/fsu-con or the College’s website at http://nursing.fsu.edu. Would you like to share your accomplishments or current contact information? Please send your updated information, to College of Nursing Updates, Attn: Alumni Coordinator, 98, Varsity Way, P.O. Box 3064310, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4310. You can also send your updated information via e-mail to alumni@nursing.fsu.edu.
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