2011 Annual Report by Marilyn McGhee

DEAN’S MESSAGE What a pleasure it has been to serve as your Dean for the past 4 years! I have had wonderful opportunities to work with you and hear to the stories of success and leadership that our alumni share. As you consider the future of this College and of FSU, take a moment to log on to Advocate for Florida State, a new website that will allow you to read more about the University and help find ways to support Florida State. Your assistance in creating solutions, letters to legislators with stories of your success, and ongoing financial contributions will help us achieve our full potential. In this annual report you will find:  our faculty sharing their expertise through education and publication;  our energetic students reaching out to the community; and  our alumni taking time to serve within the college and across the globe. As I write this last Dean’s Message to you, I know that you have made a significant and lasting impact on my own career and life. I know you will be a huge resource and support for Dr. Dianne Speake, who will serve as Interim Dean. I have benefited from the many interactions with alumni and friends of the College of Nursing. Florida State nurses are leaders on the forefront of nursing throughout our country and abroad. Each of us has a time and place, and I am thankful to have served with you and for you. Until our paths cross again, my best to you. Lisa Ann Plowfield, PhD, RN Dean, 2007-2011 I am honored by my appointment as interim dean and look forward to working with our nursing students, alumni, faculty, and community partners to continue to build excellent educational programs that prepare registered nurses, educators, and advanced practice nurses to meet the health care needs of our citizens. The College of Nursing has a legacy of producing nurse leaders who practice in diverse settings. Strengthening the curriculum and increasing the diversity of our faculty and student body will allow us to continue this legacy. At this critical junction in health care, it is most important that the College of Nursing prepare nurses who use critical thinking and evidence-based practices to design safe and holistic care for clients and their families. Expanding faculty scholarship and increasing graduate and undergraduate student participation in research activities will contribute to improving the nursing profession and the quality of health care. By extending our collaborative efforts with community partners, we can positively impact health care outcomes in the local community. The faculty and I look forward to sharing information about College of Nursing initiatives with you at our 2011 Homecoming Reception on Friday, November 18. Tours of the newly renovated simulation lab and CON archives room will be available during the reception. I hope you will join us for our Homecoming activities and in other college activities we have planned for the upcoming year.

Dianne L. Speake, PhD, RN Interim Dean 2

Table of Contents Dean’s Message………………………………………………………………………………….….…….

From the Archives………………………………………………………………………………...………

College Transitions………………………………………………………………………………...………

Faculty Highlights…………………………..……………………………………………..…………….... Peer Recognition Funding and Research Grant Awards Scholarly Works

Student Nurses…………………………………..……………………………………………..………… Student Outreach Student Nurse Spotlights

Fall and Spring Convocations…….………………………………………………….………….…..….…...

Student Services…………………………………………………………………………………….…..…

College of Nursing Events …………………………………………………………………………………

Alumni Updates………………………………………………………………………………….…..….. Global Nursing Leadership

Gifts and Support…...…………………………………………………………………...…………..….…

Alumni and Friends Support………………………………………………………………….………….....

Homecoming 2011……………………………………………………………………………….

College of Nursing - By the Numbers Alumni: 6,604 located in every state except North Dakota Undergraduate Student Enrollment: 229 Traditional: 180 Accelerated BSN: 49

Graduate Student Enrollment: 101 Masters and Post-Masters Program Students: 50 Doctor of Nursing Practice: 51

2009-2010 New Alumni: 165 Traditional RN: 96 Accelerated BSN: 13 RN to BSN: 22 Masters: 34

THANK YOU! The College of Nursing would like to thank Carol McCormick, (BSN ‘72, MSN ‘04) for taking time out of her VERY busy schedule and volunteering to proof-read this year’s Annual Report.

Pictured on the front cover: 2011 Spring BSN Graduates. 3

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Through the Years — A Few Highlights from the 1950s & 1960s Shirley Seaman Trawick, BSN ‘57 (photo #1) in the face mask prepares to use her nursing skills learned in class to assess “Teddy”. She is also shown in the center image with fellow classmates Shirley Goodson Davis and Mary Moore Alford during their Jackson Memorial clinical experience in Miami (#2).

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In the 1950s and 60s nursing students also participated in a state nursing conference (photo #3), attended classes with Instructor Jane Tadlock at W.T. Edwards Hospital, a tuberculosis facility (#4), giving health education at local fair (#5), and participated in clinical experiences (#6). If you have additional information about any of these photos,

please contact Marilyn McGhee at mmcghee@fsu.edu.

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Student nurses in the Class of 1961 with instructor Betty Weiss.

College Transitions Lisa Ann Plowfield, Dean and Professor of the College of Nursing at Florida State University, has been named as the new Chancellor at Penn State York effective August 1, 2011. She will serve as the first female chancellor. Dr. Plowfield has been Dean and Professor of the College of Nursing at Florida State University since 2007. When asked recently to address her accomplishments at FSU she said, “I leave knowing the College of Nursing is a stronger unit with a tripartite mission more closely aligned with the University.” Over the past 4 years, the College of Nursing has garnered more than $4 million in federal funding for program development, receiving the largest grants ever in the history of the College. During a time of severe budget reductions, the College's faculty grew from 23 to 29. The first faculty member in 14 years was tenured and promoted. Dean Plowfield was honored with this commemoraFinancial support to the College increased by more than $1 miltive glass-art during a dinner with the College’s lion. An essential simulation center was built for clinical education and Alumni Council. patient safety. During this time the College also established doctoral level education and a second degree (accelerated) BSN program. Dean Plowfield noted “perhaps what I consider one of our greatest successes is that the College of Nursing has its very first nursing student funded with a 2011 summer undergraduate research award. Our culture has shifted significantly.” Dr. Dianne Speake has been named Interim Dean. She currently serves at the Associate Dean in the College of Nursing. She rejoined the FSU nursing faculty in 2001, having previously served on the faculty starting in 1973 for 15 years. Dr. Speake holds a doctoral degree from UT-Austin, a Master of Nursing and BSN from the University of Mississippi. She has been actively involved in the development of graduate education for nurses, online education, and overseeing quality initiatives supportive of leadership and research in nursing. PHOTO UPDATE Last year you were asked to help identify the nursing students in this photo. Alumna Marjory 1950 - 1971: Ms. Vivian M. Duxbury Outlaw Baylor, BSN (‘72) Known for establishing nursing at FSU. She was described as dedicated, austere and a replied by noting she is the student professional advocate for academic nursing education. Dean Duxbury retired from the FSU nurse on the right. She is speakSchool of Nursing. ing with Linda Rawers, BSN (‘72) as noted by one of her class1971 - 1974: Dr. Shirley Martin A transition leader, Dean Martin was known for her fun-loving nature. She applied for federal mates, Georgianna Reeves Wilkerson, BSN (‘72). Thank funding for the School of Nursing building. She moved to pursue a deanship in her home you for adding these details to our state of Missouri at the University of Missouri. archive collection!

1976 - 1982: Dr. Emilie Henning Schaefer

A consummate nurse leader, Dean Henning pursued graduate education for nurses, writing grants for the first MSN programs at FSU. She became Dean at Eastern Carolina School of Nursing and served for 8 years until her retirement.

1984 - 2001: Dr. Evelyn Singer A long-standing dean of the nursing program, Dean Singer led multiple program changes, overseeing the implementation of the nurse practitioner program. She also served as faculty until her untimely death in 2006.

2001 - 2007: Dr. Katherine P. Mason A leader of public health nursing throughout Florida, Dean Mason provided strong structure and guidelines for nursing education. She insured outreach to vulnerable populations during times of crisis and disaster.

Faculty Highlights FSU NURSE OF EXCELLENCE Denise Tucker, DSN, RN received the 2011 FSU Nurse of Excellence award. Dr. Tucker was recognized by her colleagues for her dedication to the profession and the College of Nursing. She was presented with the award at the 23rd Nurse of Excellence Banquet hosted by Capital Regional Medical Center on May 12, 2011. Dean Plowfield was pleased to recognize Dr. Tucker as the FSU Nurse of Excellence for the valuable contributions she makes every day in the College of Nursing. Dean Plowfield introduced Dr. Tucker as the FSU Nurse of Excellence and described her as a “quiet leader”. Dean Plowfield noted that Dr. Tucker is a quiet leader because her actions speak louder than her words, she would rather give others credit than take it herself, and she values peace and harmony.

PROGRAM FUNDING AND RESEARCH GRANT AWARDS Abendroth, M. Developing a Tool to Measure Caregiver Strain in a Population of Informal Caregivers of Persons with Parkinson’s Disease, FSU First Year Assistant Professorship Award, $17,000. Cormier, E. M., & Whyte IV, J. (Apr 2011 - May 2012). Development of a deliberate practice intervention to improve novice nurses' performance. Funded by Florida State University Council for Research and Creativity (CRC). Total award $15,000. Lewis, C. Tobacco Education & Cessation, College of Medicine AHEC Grant from USPHS, $30,000. Park, H. Examining the Best Evidence of Nursing Interventions for Patients Hospitalized with Congestive Heart Failure Using Nursing

Interventions Classification to Bring the Evidence into Practice: Delphi Method, FSU First Year Assistant Professorship Award, $17,000. Plowfield, L.A. - Accelerating FNP Graduations To Meet Primary Care Health Needs, HRSA—Advanced Nursing Education Expansion, Award # A10HP00302, $1,425,600. Plowfield, L.A. - Expansion of the DNP Program in South Florida (2nd Year), Manatee Memorial Hospital Foundation, $60,000. Whyte, J. - Advanced Education Nursing Traineeships, HRSA - Advanced Nursing Education Expansion, Award # A10HP00302, $42,442.

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT & STAKEHOLDER SUPPORT Accreditation Announcement The Florida State University College of Nursing is actively engaged in a self-study as part of its accreditation process for the Doctor of Nursing Practice programs by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This self study process will culminate with a site visit by a CCNE-appointed evaluation team on November 2 - 4, 2011. Invitation for Public Comment The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) provides the opportunity for the public and program constituents to submit, in writing, comments concerning a program’s qualifications for accreditation status. Only written and signed comments will be accepted by CCNE. Signed, written comments regarding the Florida State University College of Nursing may be submitted to CCNE not later than September 30, 2011 at the following address: Ms. Cristina Walcott, Accreditation Assistant Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036-1120 6

FSU Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs The Florida State University College of Nursing prepares nurses for entry into advanced practice. The College offers two specialty tracks - the Family Nurse Practitioner and the Health Systems Leader. BSN and MSN prepared nurses are eligible to apply.

Faculty Highlights - Scholarly Works Abendroth, M. (2010, June). Understanding Caregivers’ Decision Pro- Karioth, S. P. (2010, June). Care of Caregiver. Nebraska Hospital cess when Choosing to Institutionalize a Relative with Parkinson’s Disease Association Annual Meeting, Kearny, NE. - Study Results and Implications: Multidisciplinary Movement DisKung, Y.M. (in press). Laura’s Birthday Party: A Case Study orders Center Research Meeting, Gainesville, FL. about Dangers of Drug to Drug Interactions. The Nurse PracAbendroth, M. (2010). Philosophy of trauma nursing. In C.Figley titioner Journal. (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Trauma: An Interdisciplinary Guide. Thousand Kung, Y.M. (2010, September). Leadership in Practice: HanOaks, CA: Sage. dling of Adverse Events and Prevention of Litigation. 3rd NaAbendroth, M. (2010, October). Supporting Informal Caregivers to tional Doctors of Nursing Practice Conference, San Diego, CA. Improve Family Centered Care of Persons with Parkinson’s Disease. Kung, Y.M. (2011, June). A close-up view of Flu: Influenza Association of Rehabilitation Nurses 36th Annual Education Diagnosis and Testing. National American Academy of Nurse Conference, Orlando, FL. Practitioner Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Bamber, M. & Graven, L. (2010, June). Embedding an Unfolding Kung, Y.M. (2010, September). Sports Physical: Legal ImplicaGeriatric Case Exemplar into Nursing Simulation. 9th Annual tions of Qualifying and Disqualifying Student Athletes. The 8th International Nursing Simulation/Learning Resource Centers Annual Central Georgia Nurse Practitioner Conference, Warner Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Robins, GA. Bamber, M. (2010, June). Patient Case Exemplar Project. Live Lauterbach, S. & Frank, D. (in press). In the Eye of the Storm: Oak Geriatric Education Center Capstone Conference, TallaA Phenomenological Inquiry of the Parallel Experience of Vichassee, FL. tims of Katrina and the Nurses Who Cared for Them, pp. 177Cormier, E. (2010, October). How parents make decisions about 203. In P. Munhall Qualitative Research 5th edition: Sudbury, MA: medication to treat their child’s ADHD. American Psychiatric Jones and Bartlett. Nurses Association Annual Conference, Louisville, KY. Little, B. (2010). Vulnerable populations: A jigsaw activity for Cormier, E. (2010, December). How parents make decisions about medication to treat their child’s ADHD. Beta Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Research Dinner Meeting, Tallahassee, FL.

students to learn about the poor, homeless, rural residents, migrant workers, and pregnant teens. Available at: American Association of Community Health Nursing Educators, Innovative Teaching Strategies, http://www.achne.org.

Cottrell, B.H. (2010). An Updated Review of Evidence to Discourage Douching. MCN The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 35 (2), 102-107.

Little, B. (2010). Environmental Health: A problem-based learning approach to teach environmental health concepts. Available at: American Association of Community Health Nursing Educators, Innovative Teaching Strategies, http://www.achne.org.

Cottrell, B.H., Denis-Luque, M., & Detman. L.A.(2010). Breastfeeding a Baby…who wants to do that? In Final Program Proceedings of the 2010 Joint Conference of the Society for Public Health Education & CDC’s Prevention Research Centers Program, pp 21-22. Also published on the website: http:// www.sophe.org/2010midyearsessions.cfm.

Little, B. & Bulecza, S. (in press). Health planning for public health departments. In C. Savage & J. Kub ( Eds.), Public Health Science and Nursing Practice. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.

Park, H., Lee, E., & Whyte, J. (2010, November). Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into Children's Health Cottrell, B.H., Denis-Luque, M., & Detman. L.A. (2010, April 9. Education in South Korea: Diffusion of Innovation Theoretical Approach. AMIA Annual Symposium. Washington D.C. Breastfeeding a Baby… Who Wants to do That? Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) 2010 Conference & CenPark, H (2010, June). NANDA-I, NOC, and NIC linkages in ters for Disease Control (CDC) Prevention Research Centers Nursing Care Plans for Hospitalized Patients with Congestive Program, Atlanta, GA. Heart Failure. Ninth Institute on Nursing Informatics & Classification. Detman, L.A., Cottrell, B.H., Denis-Luque, M.F. (2010). Explor- Iowa City, IA. ing Dental Misconceptions and Barriers in pregnancy. Birth, 37 Pickett-Hauber, R., Cormier, E., & Whyte, J. (2010). An explora(4), 318-324. tion of the relationship between knowledge and performanceFigley, C., & Abendroth, M. (2011). Compassion fatigue in nurs- related variables in high fidelity simulation: Designing instruction that promotes expertise in practice. Nursing Education Pering (pp. 757-764). In Current Issues in Nursing, 8th ed. St. Louis, spectives, 31, 242-246. MO: Mosby /Elsevier. Frank, D. (2010). Women’s responses to unemployment of their Porterfield, S. (in press). Vertical transmission of HPV from mother to fetus. Journal of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. spouse: Implications for psychiatric nurse clinicians. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing, 48:8, 28-33. Karioth, S. P. (2010, March). Secondary PTSD in Cancer Caregivers. North American Cancer Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Whyte, J., Pickett-Hauber, R., Cormier, E., Grubbs, L., & Ward, P. (2010). A study of the relationship of nursing interventions and cognitions to the physiologic outcomes of care in a simulated task environment. Applied Nursing Research, 23, e1-e8.

UNDERSTANDING PERSPECTIVES OF CARING JUNIOR NURSING STUDENTS’ REACHING OUT IN THEIR COMMUNITY 2010 Heart Walk at Tom Brown Park

On October 23, 2010 a team of 69 nursing students and College of Nursing faculty and staff participated in the Annual Heart Walk. According to Team Captain Patty Ball, a total of $1,958 was raised for the American Heart Association’s fight against Heart disease, which is the number one killer of men and women in the United States.

2010 Health Fair - Trinity United Methodist Church On October 24, 2010 nursing students participated in the 2nd Annual Health fair and screening day at Trinity United Methodist Church in Tallahassee, Florida. The Health Fair included screenings related to cardiovascular health, blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, vision, stress, weight and nutrition.

Campus-wide Influenza Campaign - Fall 2010 Student nurses administered Flu Shots across the FSU campus - serving our students, faculty and staff.

Student Nurses’ Week @FSU, February 21 - 27, 2011 2011 Florida Student Nurses’ Week kicked off on February 21, and Student Nurses’ Association members participated in a variety of activities throughout the week. The activities included an event at On The Border, where faculty and students were invited to have dinner at the restaurant and 15% of the profit ($290) was donated to Relay for Life. Additional activities included Nursing Fast Facts, where they passed out candy with various nursing facts attached;, and an ice cream social for all students on the second floor lobby. The students also participated in the 2nd Annual Dinner with the Dean event at the University Center Club.

Relay for Life, April 1, 2011 The Student Nurses Association participated in the Relay for Life to raise money for cancer awareness. The College of Nursing SNA’s raised $1,650 toward their $2,000 fundraising goal.

STUDENT NURSE SPOTLIGHTS 2011 College of Nursing Leadership Award Senior BSN student Suzanne “Nicole” Strom (pictured left) was awarded the 2011 College Leadership Award. Suzanne Nicole Strom has served in various volunteer capacities for a number of years prior to entering the FSU College of Nursing. Nicole has a passion and commitment for serving the underserved, for community based care and outreach. While at the FSU College of Nursing. Nicole served as the student volunteer coordinator on a Tobacco Education and Cessation Grant awarded jointly to the College of Nursing and the College of Medicine. As the student volunteer coordinator she played an important role in coordinating a variety of events and activities. These included health education activities at community centers throughout Tallahassee, participating in health fairs throughout the community, providing health education information at flu clinics on campus and in the community, and identifying needs and opportunities in the community for health education outreach. Nicole has also participated in international health care mission trips and is an active member of Health & Educational Relief for Guyana (HERG) at FSU and FAMU. As part of her involvement in HERG she has served in many positions including the executive board. As a member of the executive board she helps spread awareness, and raises money for medical mission trips to Guyana in South America.

First BSN Student Awarded an FSU Undergraduate Research In March 2011, Melissa Gagliardi, Semester 3 undergraduate student was awarded a Mentored Research and Creative Endeavors Award in the amount of $1,000 through the Office of Undergraduate Research. She is the first College of Nursing student to ever receive such an award. This summer she will work closely with Dr. Eileen Cormier to conduct a qualitative exploratory study looking at How College Students Make Decisions About Medication to Treat Their ADHD.

Graduate Student Scholar - Susan Bulecza RN, MSN, CNS, APRN-BC Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student Susan Bulecza’s (BSN ’95, MSN ‘01) profile was recently featured on the Florida State University website. Susan was highlighted for her ability to balance family, a demanding job, and her doctoral studies. Susan is enrolled in the Health Systems Leadership track of the DNP program. She is also the Preparedness Director for the Florida Department of Health. Part of her responsibilities include coordinating projects to enhance the ability of health and medical systems to prepare for and respond to disasters. Susan’s entire profile can be found at: https:// campus.fsu.edu/profiles/bulecza/.

Sigma Theta Tau International Induction Ceremony Nursing scholarship was highlighted on Thursday evening, September 30, 2010 when 30 outstanding nursing students (23 undergraduates, five Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) students and two Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students) were inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), the Honor Society of Nursing with a lovely ceremony and reception in the FSU Alumni Center Ballroom. The induction ceremony included a brief orientation to STTI, an oath of commitment to the mission and purposes of STTI, and recognition of each student by name. Each inductee received a certificate, membership information, and a purple and white honor cord to wear at graduation ceremonies. 9

2010 Fall Convocation On Friday, December 10, 2010 the College of Nursing held its Fall Convocation Ceremony in Opperman Hall, located in the College of Music, on the main campus of Florida State University. The faculty address was delivered by Professor Sally P. Karioth, PhD, RN. Professor Nanna Cuchens, BSN â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;72, welcomed the 65 graduates as new members of the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alumni. Briana Bailey Patricia Ball Victoria Fitchben

Accelerated BSN Graduates Carla Gordon Ashley Holt Sarah Hall Kimberly Johnson Martha Herrera Jason Keable

RN to BSN Graduates Courtney Hayes Holly Reed Ashley Heath Teresa Scanlon Monique Henry Jennifer Schauer Carol Klauer Maria Schroeder Guilaine Michaud James Sellers IV Patrick Odom

Amanda Bolin Evelyn Futch Nicola Gaskin Laurie Gover Robert Green

MSN Graduates Elizabeth Ambrose Rachel Anderson Misti Borgestad Dawn Carry Deborah Congdon Julie Crowson Zachary Dickson Christine Garcia Jeffrey Garrett Daniel Hutto Dawn McMeekin Bethany Menah Faith Moore Lee Pavel YaWen Ping

Tracy Riddle Erin Schmid Melinda Schrock Donna Shipley Leslie Smoljanovich Brandy Strahan Amber Thomas Elizabeth Timpe Kelly Trumble Phyllis Wagner Julie Walden Brian Welch Blanca Williams Janine Williams Teresa Wooten

Molly McMillon Mia Newlin Adetoun Sadiq Gregory Tyler

Donna Stabile Michael Swiercek Kristin Swilley Liliana Villasante Doshaine Williams David Wood

2011 Spring Convocation Friday, April 29, 2011 the College of Nursing held its Spring Convocation Ceremony in Ruby Diamond Concert Hall located in the Westcott Building on the main campus of Florida State University. Saddie Abboud Jennifer Aleksy Kristin Arleth Charlotte Arline Hannah Baier Laura Baigrie Nicole Balado Jennifer Balzer Nina Bazinet Liberty Beaulieu Cara Becker Andrew Belletti Sarah Bernstein Danielle Blanchard Jennifer Borrero Ruth Bowen Rebecca Breedlove Kathryn Brooks Rachel Broome Sandra Bukley Megan Cahill Sheril Campbell Lindsay Capito Courtney Carroll Megan Centers Meghan Chupick Eliza Codd Susan Cody Olivia Collins Caitlin Conroy James Craft Elizabeth Curry

BSN Graduates Rebecca Lowe Arlene Danschin Emily Mara Andrea DeBolt Kendra McCormick Sophia Denoe Megan McCurdy Caitlin Dunbar Carly McDermott Elisa Dupuis Holly McFadden Megan Ferguson Enide Milhomme Stephanie Gonzalez Jessie Moon Kaley Goodman Kristin Morale Tatiana Grant Chelsey Morey Magenta Hall Lacie Naggatz Theodora Howard Shauna Nettles Allison Humes Sarah O’Brien Madeline Jackson Kimberly Overton Timothy Johnson Jill Parker Nikita Jones Paola Perez Amanda Kane Conrado Pichardo Sophia Khawly Jacquelynn Pipkin Kaitlin Lapp Julie Potomski Renee Lawson

Katrina Rivera Brooke Rogers Justin Rufty Amy Samler Iselda Sanchez Rachel Schiffman Jennifer Schnippert Sarah Sercombe Lewis Sharp Carinne Shelly Morgan Siets Jacqueline Simon Brittany Spradlin Elizabeth Starnes Brittany Stith Suzanne Strom Brett Thompson Carrie Torbert Katherine Townsend Lara Tucker Katrina Ugarte Megan Weaver Keith Weiss Kerri Willis Kelli Wilson Allison Yates MSN Graduates Deborah Burch Linda Donovan Brittany Hogan Teresa Wooten

FSU Nurse Leaders ~ Excerpted from Dean Plowfield’s Convocation Comments What I have learned about Florida State nurses during my 4 years at FSU is that they are leaders. Each of you is a nurse leader in your own way, and you will grow into stronger experienced nurse leaders in the future. The majority – if not all of you – will go on to graduate school to earn higher nursing credentials that will allow you to contribute to our profession in other ways. Perhaps you will be the faculty who will replace us. Perhaps you will be the nurse practitioner taking care of our children and grandchildren or serving overseas in villages and on mission teams. Perhaps you will be the dean of a college – working to insure bright futures for hopeful nursing students. You will find your niche in leading the way for nursing. I have had the good fortune to meet many of our FSU nursing alumni. You already know a number of them on our faculty. They all have had creative, exciting nursing careers that have influenced others – across all walks of life – in this country and across the globe. You are now prepared to the best of our ability to be a Florida State nurse alumnus. As you go out to fulfill your destiny, know that you will make a difference every day as you care for patients and serve society. You have chosen well – a secure future in service to others. I can think of no higher honor or privilege.

STUDENT SERVICES ADVISING, ENGAGING & GUIDING STUDENT NURSES As the Director of Student Services, Brenda Pereira has the pleasure of supervising a talented group of individuals. She says “Calyn, Gaby, Melinda and I work as a cohesive team. We each bring our own special talents to the team, allowing such processes as admissions, advising and graduation to occur seamlessly for graduate and undergraduate students.” She came to the College of Nursing in 1998, when she accepted a position as the undergraduate academic advisor. In 2006, she became the graduate program advisor and then in July of 2009 she accepted her current position as Director of Student Services. In addition to overseeing the general operations of the Student Services Office, Ms. Pereira still serves at the graduate program advisor. She provides information about admissions and program requirements to prospective students interested in pursuing the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Upon admission to the graduate nursing program, students continue to receive guidance from Ms. Pereira with regard to a number of issues, including registration and graduation requirements.

Calyn Stringer is an academic advisor in the College of Nursing. She advises the freshman and sophomore pre-nursing students. Calyn actually works for the office of Undergraduate Studies and was placed in the College of Nursing, which for her has been a great fit. Calyn says “I love nursing students! I’m so amazed at their determination and passion for their major. I always loved the profession because of nurses’ ability to help heal and comfort people. I even thought about taking some of the prerequisites when I got into college. But, then, I’m the girl who has to keep her eyes shut the entire time I’m donating to the blood mobile because seeing even my own blood nearly makes me faint! My contribution to the health field is going to have to be from an administrative, counseling side.” Calyn began working in the College of Nursing’s Student Services office in March of 2010. When asked about her favorite part of working in Student Services, Calyn says, “In advising, I enjoy learning about students individually and understanding what

drives them to be a nurse. Our students are incredibly gifted and professional, and I enjoy seeing them thrive in a major that requires so much skill and expertise.”

Melinda Deacon is an academic advisor in the College of Nursing who primarily advises freshman and sophomore pre-nursing students. She also does clinical clearances for the graduate and undergraduate students in the program. Melinda says, “I started advising for the College of Nursing in February 2010 and couldn’t ask for a better working environment. It is such a joy to be able to work with the nursing students, faculty, and staff! I really enjoy going to work each morning, which is something to be very thankful for.” Melinda graduated from Florida State University in 2009 and is proud to call FSU her alma mater. She is known around the College of Nursing as the resident baker and can always be found with baked goods. Originally from Stuart, Florida, Melinda moved to Tallahassee to pursue a degree in Family & Child Sciences. Melinda has also been on various medical mission trips to foreign countries including Panama, Pakistan, and India. “I love it when students come in my office and share their dreams of what they would like to accomplish as a nurse. Their selfless drive to help others in their community and abroad encourages me, and I’m very thankful to be able to work with such driven and intelligent individuals.” Visitors to the College of Nursing are welcomed by a friendly smile and warm greetings from Gabriela Mendizabal, the Student Services Program Assistant, who sits in the reception area of suite 103 in Duxbury Hall. Individuals who are just passing through the lobby feel compelled to smile and wave when they see her smiling face through the glass doors. Gaby’s background in customer service and her pleasant personality have proven to be the perfect combination for her current position in the College of Nursing. Students relate to her very well and faculty and staff thoroughly enjoy working with her. Gaby is quite knowledgeable about the various programs offered by the College, which is great since she is the first point of contact for most visitors and callers. She is responsible for managing the flow of traffic through the Student Services Office, and routing telephone calls and incoming emails to the appropriate individuals. Gaby plays an integral role in the admissions process, as she is responsible for assembling applicant files, assisting with the evaluation of credentials, and informing students of the Admissions Committee’s decisions.

COLLEGE OF NURSING EVENTS Jacksonville Reception On Tuesday, December 7, 2010 the College of Nursing in Partnership with the Florida State University Alumni Association hosted a pre-reception Getting to ‘Nole You” event in Jacksonville. The City of Jacksonville is home to more than 800 FSU College of Nursing alumni. Alumni with a variety of nursing experiences and backgrounds had an opportunity to meet President Eric Barron and his wife Molly, and to share stories and reconnect with each other. Homecoming 2010 The College of Nursing’s homecoming celebration was held on Friday, November 5, and Saturday, November 6, 2010. The homecoming celebration included a building tour on Friday. Saturday, the College of Nursing participated in 2nd Annual “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 Howser Field and Doak Campbell stadium. Naples Reception On February 8, 2011, College of Nursing Alumna Barbara S. Coen (BSN ‘74) and her husband William E. Coen (‘74) co-hosted a College of Nursing “Getting to ‘Nole You” reception at Stoney’s Steakhouse for alumni in the Naples and Fort Myers Communities. College of Nursing alumni, and local nurse and healthcare leaders from both communities attended the reception. 2011 Emeritus Weekend Dr. Elizabeth (Betty) King Wajdowicz (BSN ‘57) was awarded the Emeritus Alumni Society’s Commitment to Excellence Award during the FSU Alumni Association’s Emeritus Weekend Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 9, 2011. She is the first College of Nursing graduate awarded the Commitment to Excellence Award. Dr. Wajdowicz (pictured with husband and grandson) was recognized for her commitment to excellence in the nursing profession, her local community, the state of Florida, and Florida State University.

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2011 - 2012 Calendar of Events Parent’s Weekend - October 28, 2011 Homecoming Celebration - November 18 & 19, 2011 DNP Evidence Based Conference - December 2011 Student Services Career Fair - February 2012 Student Nurse’s Week, Faculty/Student Dinner - February 2012 Emeritus Celebration - April 2012 Retired/Emeritus Faculty & Staff Luncheon - May 2012 DNP Evidence Based Conference - May 2012 60 Years of Graduates (final locations, dates, times and activities for each event to be determined)  Jacksonville Area Alumni Reception - 2012  Orlando Area Alumni Reception - 2012  Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Alumni Reception - 2012  Tallahassee Area Alumni Reception - 2012 13

ALUMNI UPDATES - GLOBAL NURSING LEADERSHIP Nick Dionne-Odom, BSN ‘02 In 2008, Nick Dionne-Odom (BSN ‘02) traveled to Lusaka, Zambia. Nick shared his reflections on healthcare in Zambia with the College of Nursing. He hopes that the reflections and descriptions he wrote will provoke some to thought, and maybe action. Nick shared that for his part in the actual care of patients, several things stood out. Here is Nicks’ reflection: The communication barrier was at times quite distancing. Although English is the official language of Zambia and everyone spoke a little English, there are over 30 different local languages. I drew blood, took blood pressures, inserted NG tubes, and carried out physical assessments. As an ICU trained nurse, many of my skills are technology dependent. I am used to relying on sophisticated equipment and machines to evaluate and treat my patients. Here however, there were no pulse oximeters, x-ray machines, EKG machines, dialysis machines, ventilators, defibrillators. Sometimes we would run out of gloves. Alcohol wipes were a luxury if we had them that day. Mostly we used gauze moistened with “spirits”. And though we had an ambu bag, oxygen was available only half the time. And so in Zambia, I learned to make do. Despite the stark lack of material resources, the experience of caring for patients was much the same. Patients and families were always exceedingly thankful and gracious for everything that I did. While living in Africa and exposing myself to its state of health care, I accumulated a few general observations. I have seen firsthand that a society can thrive only when a basic level of health is maintained. Though my bedside skills were much needed and appreciated, what seemed most beneficial were the times I spent teaching the nursing students in the clinic about heart failure pathologies or IV insertion techniques. Hence, I am persuaded that as nurses, we can be the most valuable as educators. I often found it despairing to take account of the complexity of the problems and the human suffering it has caused. Yet, I believe it would be wrong to completely sign off on the problem because it is too great, or to feel that the small contribution we might make would be insignificant. Great things can be done even on very small scales. And though there is no one panacea or person that is going to save and repair everyone’s life there, the small contributions of many inspired and inspiring individuals can add up and make a positive and meaningful difference.

Clay Ditty, BSN ‘05 Upon graduating from Florida State’s School of Nursing, Clay Ditty (BSN ’05, ACNP), began working in the emergency department and CVSICU of a trauma center in central Florida. This experience, perhaps a naïve and overwhelming endeavor for a new graduate, laid the foundation for his growing passion, critical illness. After gaining experience in Florida, Clay decided to move to the west coast of the United States. Contract work took him to various Emergency Rooms from southern California to Seattle, Washington. While in California he was exposed to acute care nurse practitioners and the high level of autonomy and confidence with which they practiced. In August of 2009, Clay began Duke University’s Critical Care Nurse Practitioner program and will graduate with honors in August of 2011. While at Duke, Clay was given many opportunities that allowed him to provide care for the underprivileged and underserved in rural North Carolina and abroad. In April 2010, Clay was chosen to travel with a multidisciplinary group from Duke to Las Mercedes, Honduras, an isolated community high in the Honduran mountains. The group, comprised of students and medical providers, assessed, diagnosed, and treated many patients whose only contact with a healthcare provider occurred during this annual Duke visit. After returning from this trip, Clay wrote an essay detailing his experiences that was published by Advance: For Nurses (http://nursing.advanceweb.com/south-eastern-tn-nc-sc-ms-al-ga-journal-articles/Regional-Articles/Features/ Honduran-Reflection-for-NP-Student.aspx). Clay’s other notable accomplishments include induction into Duke University’s Sigma Theta Tau chapter, as well as being selected to attend the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Student Leadership Academy in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Clay is an alumnus that is passionate about Florida State University, and in 2010 he was chosen to serve on the Nursing’s Alumni Board. Clay feels that his time at the School of Nursing provided an invaluable experience; an experience that prepared him for the emotional and professional growth that has proven to be necessary years after he was conferred his BSN. Mr. Ditty encourages any students, faculty, or alumni to contact him. His email is: Clay.Ditty@duke.edu. Go NOLES!

ALUMNI UPDATES - GLOBAL NURSING LEADERSHIP Kenia Altamirano, BSN ‘09 In March 2010, Kenia Altamirano (BSN ’09) participated on a week-long mission trip to Nicaragua, her native country. The mission trip was a partnership between Canopy Roads Church and the Tallahassee Family Practice Residency Program. The mission team consisted of three doctors, three nurses, and local church members. The team went to two rural villages for three days to provide medical care. They brought medication to treat diseases and other ailments in the local population. The trip to Nicaragua was very personal for Kenia. This was her first time back in her native country since leaving in 1992 at the age of 5. Returning to Nicaragua as an accomplished citizen who had pursued her nursing education and career meant she could give back in a way that was very rewarding to her. During the mission trip Kenia said they treated a lot of people who had scabies, upper respiratory infections, skin infections, UTI's and hypertension. The ages of the patients ranged from the very young to the very old. The lack of proper hygiene, construction, and basic plumbing were some of the sources of infections for the local residents. Kenia observed that although they lacked many of the basic essentials, they were happy. Their lives revolved around their families, and survival. Immediately after graduation, Kenia was promoted from medical assistant to registered nurse at Patient's First where she provided urgent care. She also began working at North Florida Women's Care (NFWC) as an OB nurse. What she enjoyed most while working for NFWC was providing extensive education about pregnancy, risks, and what to expect as part of the orientation NFWC provides its patients. The orientation also included risk assessments and screenings for high risk pregnancies. In November, she joined the staff of the CV/MS ICU at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. Kenia says she has learned from an outstanding group of leaders who have taken her under their wing. She has not only sharpened her skills, she has grown as a nurse and an individual. Kenia feels she has been fortunate to be employed by organizations where she was surrounded by people who supported her and encouraged her to grow. She hopes her next adventure in nursing will be with the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps, where she can be a part of public health promotion, disease prevention programs, and advancing public health science using all the knowledge she has gained.

Katherine McPhail, BSN ‘10 After graduation, Katherine McPhail (BSN ‘10) was hired into a labor and delivery position at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. She is so thankful for the opportunity to work at a wonderful hospital for maternity services. Prior to her employment at Northside, she was in the Philippines working at a charity based maternity clinic in Davao City. The clinic was started by midwives in the states and now is mainly run by Filipino midwives. At the clinic they take care of "low risk" patients, but we would consider most of the women to be high risk patients because of their poverty and nutritional status. Katie said she saw lots of SGA babies, and many hemorrhages. She said “the midwives were amazing and with simple skills they have saved many lives.” Katie shared that anytime there was an emergency situation like a C-Section or transfusion, patients were transported to a hospital 5 minutes away. Katie said that “because the clinic is basically free, women are more likely to come there than deliver at home, which has improved mortality rates.” Katie shared that she “has been extremely humbled by this experience” and she would encourage other students to look into the program. While in the Philippines, two of Katie’s roommates contracted Dengue Fever (see photo).

Dear Alumni & Friends of the College of Nursing, I am pleased to provide you with an update on the Big Ideas Campaign within the College of Nursing. The University’s Big Ideas Campaign supports President Barron’s goals of 1) transforming the next generation of students; 2) lifting our great university to new academic heights; 3) strengthening our life-long connections; and 4) honoring our unconquered spirit. To meet these goals, the College of Nursing developed a set of initiatives upon which to build and shape the future of our College. (See below.) As friends and alumni of the College of Nursing, your input, advocacy and financial support will be essential to the success of the Big Ideas Campaign. In the coming months, I look forward to speaking with you in further detail about the College of Nursing’s goals and initiatives. With your continued support, the College of Nursing’s Big Ideas will become a reality. Sincerely, Jonathan Dawson Development Officer

GIFTS AND SUPPORT Pamela Thompson Scholarship ~ First Scholarship Awarded The Pamela Thompson Scholarship was established by Paul and Leah Einboden in memory of Paul’s niece Pamela Thompson, who was just 19 years old when she was the victim of a violent crime near her apartment in Riverside, California. Thompson had always dreamed of pursuing a career in pediatric nursing, and now her dream lives on through Erin Gray, a junior nursing student at the College of Nursing. Ms. Gray is the first recipient of the Pamela Thompson Scholarship, which supports FSU Nursing students in Pinellas County. When Erin finishes school, she hopes to return to the Tampa/St. Petersburg area of Florida and work at a children’s hospital. Long term, she plans to pursue her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and become a nurse practitioner.

Distance Education Support Continues for Graduate Students The Charles A. Frueauff Foundation and the Mary E. Parker Foundation continue their generous annual support, which has allowed the College to expand and enrich distance learning nursing education programs. Since 2001, the Frueauff Foundation has given $180,000 to the College of Nursing in support of distance learning programs targeting graduate students. Providing $41,000 of support, The Mary E. Parker Foundation has also been instrumental in the continuation of the College’s distance learning programs. Through the generous gifts of both the Frueauff and Parker Foundations, the College of Nursing has been able to provide over $120,000 in scholarship support to 140 students and over $15,000 in travel stipends to 65 students who attended regional workshops to further their clinical skills and network with their peers, faculty and nursing leaders throughout the state.

Continuing Support for DNP Program in South Florida Entering its second year, the innovative partnership between the Manatee Memorial Hospital Foundation, the State College of Florida and the Florida State University College of Nursing continues to provide access to graduate education for nurses in the Sarasota/Manatee area. The State College of Florida provides classrooms with video-conferencing technology and office space for collaborative FSU nursing education. Thanks to the continued financial support provided by Manatee Memorial Hospital Foundation, a total of 48 students were enrolled in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program in the fall of 2010. This represents an increase of 19 students enrolled in the DNP program since 2009, and 13 of the 48 currently enrolled students are located in the Sarasota/Manatee area.

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, 2011 is in the process of being compiled and will be posted on the Florida State University Foundation’s 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 or jdawson@foundation.fsu.edu so that we may correct any errors, or to learn about more ways to financially support the College of Nursing. 17

ALUMNI AND FRIENDS SUPPORT Dear College of Nursing Alumni,

HOMECOMING 2011 The College of Nursing and the Alumni Council present Homecoming 2011. Homecoming events are scheduled for Friday, November 18th at the College of Nursing located in Duxbury Hall and Saturday, November 19th at FSU Alumni Association and the President’s House. Friday’s activities will include a Wine and Cheese Reception and building tour after the Homecoming parade. Saturday’s activities will include participation in the FSU Alumni Association’s “Grad Made Good” Breakfast and the “All College, All Alumni Tailgate (registration information for Saturday’s events will be provided at a later date). To register for the events held at the College of Nursing, please complete this form and return it by November 4 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: ______________

Specialty: ____________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________ St.:______ Zip: ________ Phone: ________________ Email: ____________________________________

Number of attendees:___________________

Friday Activities: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

College of Nursing Wine and Cheese Reception and tour of the College of Nursing’s State of the Science Simulation Center, and Nursing Archives Suite

Saturday Activities: Saturday Morning

FSU Alumni Association and the President’s House Grad Made Good Breakfast (College of Nursing Alumna Susan B. Hassmiller(‘77), PhD, RN, FAAN will be recognized) All College, All Alumni Tailgate (food, entertainment and transportation provided)

3 hours before kickoff

To stay connected with the College of Nursing, you can also visit our page on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/ fsucollegeofnursing or the College’s website at http:// nursing.fsu.edu. Or connect with other College of Nursing alumni and nursing colleagues in the nurses lounge at http:// community.nurseslounge.com. Would you like to share your accomplishments or current contact information? Are you interested in sharing your time, talent or treasure with the College of Nursing? Please send your information, to

Marilyn McGhee, Alumni Coordinator, 98, Varsity Way, P.O. Box 3064310, Tallahassee, FL 323064310. You can also send your updated information via e-mail to alumni@nursing.fsu.edu.