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2012 DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARD RECIPIENTS INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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HRSA Grant Provides Funding for FNP Students
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Sigma Theta Tau Inductions
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2012 - 2013 Student Leadership Council
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Homecoming 2012
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DAISY Faculty Award
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A Note from the Dean
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The College of Nursing’s Distinguished Graduate Award, which is presented at Homecoming, honors College of Nursing graduates who have distinguished themselves through scholarly, creative, and humanitarian achievements and service to their profession. James C. Pace (BSN ’78), DSN, MDiv, ANP, BC, FAANP is the Associate Dean of the Undergraduate Program at the New York University College of Nursing. Dr. Pace was selected as the 2012 Distinguished Graduate in the Educator Category. He is a board certified adult nurse practitioner and Fellow in the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and works part time at the Callen-Lorde Community Health Clinic in New York City. His research and scholarly pursuits are in the areas of palliative/hospice care and spirituality/religion and health. He is also an Episcopal priest and assists at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Times Square. Dr. Pace’s letter of nomination stated he was “nominated in recognition of his ability to command and captivate students which is evident by the numerous awards he has received for his outstanding contributions to teaching, scholarliness, and faculty student relations.” In his acceptance speech Dr. Pace spoke about the impact of his education at Florida State University on his nursing career. He also spoke about the nursing shortage, the need for diverse nurses who are multi-lingual and represent racial, gender and ethnic minorities, as well as the changing role of nurses. Looking toward the future Dr. Pace shared these words with the audience “Nurses will continue to be the force, the glue, the framework and the hope for personal and holistic healthcare in communities, nations, and yes, the globe.” Janice G. Lipsky (BSN ’76), RN, MN was selected as the 2012 Distinguished Graduate in the Practitioner Category. Jan has served as the System Vice President for Human Resources and Organizational Development for St. Vincent’s HealthCare since 2000. She began her career in critical care as a staff nurse, an instructor in acute care, and for 17 years as Director of Critical Care. Over the course of her career she has been the recipient of several awards including the Great 100 Nurses Award in Jacksonville, the Women of Power Award from the National Council of Jewish Women, the Women of Distinction Award by Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, and the Top 100 Nurses in District II by the Florida Nurses Association. As stated in her letter of nomination “Regardless of the roles she has held, Jan has modeled professional nursing and has represented FSU nursing in an exemplary way. Jan has more than fulfilled the promise of her FSU nursing preparation. She is someone that new nurses can emulate.” In her letter of acceptance Jan shared that she was very honored to be awarded the College’s Practitioner award. She said “I hold very dearly my college experience and believe the roots of anything I have accomplished in my professional career began with the lessons learned from our Nursing faculty. In, fact initiatives that are so much the focus now in healthcare administration – being highly reliable organizations, putting the patient experience first, the emphasis on patient safety… all were emphasized in the curriculum the faculty crafted and the students studied and embraced.”
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Doctor of Nursing Practice Graduates - Scholarly Publications censed assistive personnel in school: A survey of perceptions, experience, and knowledge. Journal of School Nursing.
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Malloy, C. & Little, B. (2012, in press). The effect of the Dartmouth Micro-system Improvement Curriculum on patient wait times and patient Research Papers satisfaction. Journal of Nursing Frost, D. & Porterfield, S. Care Quality. (2012). Health promotion guidance for a rural comIntegrative Review Articles munity. The Journal for Stanley, S., Bulecza, S., & GoNurse Practitioners, 8(9), palani, S. (2012). Psychological 712-716. impact of disasters. Annual ReKehl, S. & Porterfield, S. view of Nursing Research, 89123. (2012, in press). Unli-
Clinical or Professional Papers Knarr, L., MacArthur, B. (2012). An admission unit: A vital link to patient flow. Nurse Leader, 10(3), 45 -48. Decker, K. (2012). Dengue Fever: Re-emergence of an old virus. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 8(5) 385393. Menitt, D. (2012). What is the current FDA approved therapy to treat pancreatic insufficiency for children with cystic fibrosis? NASN School Nurses, 27, 67-70.
HRSA Grant Provides Financial Support to Family Nurse
Pictured left to right (back row) Ashley Duke, Katherine Thomas, Bethany Gill, Jennifer Gillespie, and Elizabeth Hill; (front row) Deena Dutkowsy, Jennifer Fonseca, and Katherine Bierneman. Not pictured: Heather Songer, Shawna Norris, and Michael Harrison.Â
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The College of Nursing prides itself in providing significant financial support to our doctoral students. Towards this end, the College successfully competed for the Advanced Nursing Education Traineeship grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The grant will provide a total of more than $688,000 in student support over the next two years. This will include funding for 13 full time stipends at a rate of $22,000 annually, and three part time stipends at half of that rate. The purpose of these funds is to maximize the academic success of Family Nurse Practitioners who will go on to practice in underserved areas. Currently the college provides stipend support to > 80% of full time doctoral students in the Family Nurse Practitioner track through this grant, and the Advanced Nursing Education Expansion Grant, which is also awarded by HRSA.
Sigma Theta Tau On October 17, 2012 the Beta Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International held its induction ceremony in the Ballroom at the Florida State University Alumni Center. Thirtyone nursing students were recognized for their academic accomplishments and welcomed as new members of Sigma Theta Tau. UNIVERSITY
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Alumni Connections - 2012 Homecoming Celebration Activities for Homecoming 2012 took place October 25 - 27, 2012. On Thursday, October 25 College of Nursing students provided blood pressure screenings at the dedication of the Health and Wellness Center building. Friday’s Homecoming activities included participation by students and alumni in the HomeCollege of Nursing students provided blood coming parade (see photos to the pressure screening at the dedication right and below of the alumni and ceremony for the Health and Wellness students who participated in the paCenter building. rade), and an Alumni Awards Ceremony where the DAISY Faculty and Distinguished Graduate Awards were presented. Dr. James C. Pace (BSN ‘78) was recognized as the 2012 Distinguished Educator and Janice G. Lipsky (BSN ‘76) was recognized as the 2012 Distinguished Practitioner. Friday’s activities ended with an Alumni Grand Reunion Dinner at the University Center featuring Dr. Sally P. Karioth as the guest speaker. Homecoming festivities concluded on Saturday, October 27 with the Alumni Awards Breakfast at the FSU Alumni Association followed by the All College Alumni Tailgate (see photos below) and the Homecoming Football game.
SAVE THE DATE Alumni Spring Events February 21, 2013 Panama City, FL FSU Campus
DAISY Faculty Award The DAISY Faculty Award was established to recognize faculty members who had a profound impact on the nurses they educated. On Friday, October 26, 2012, Dr. Roxanne P. Hauber was recognized for her work as an educator, researcher, and
nurse. You can read her nomination in its entirety at: http:// daisyfoundation.org/facultyaward/faculty-spotlight/Roxanne Hauber.
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A Note from the Dean Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2012 Homecoming activities and the dedication of the new Health and Wellness Center. Students and alumni were able to network as they marched in the Homecoming Parade and we had excellent attendance at Friday’s CON Alumni Reception and Dinner and at Saturday’s FSU All College Alumni Tailgate at the President’s House. Your Nursing Alumni Council selected James Pace (educator) and Janice Lipsky (practitioner) as Distinguished Nursing Alumni for 2012 and Dr. Roxanne Hauber received the DAISY Faculty Award at Friday’s Homecoming events. I hope you enjoy the pictures and descriptions of the Homecoming events in this Newsletter and on the College of Nursing’s Facebook Page. If you were not able to join us this year, I encourage you to make plans to attend next year’s homecoming events. It is always wonderful to renew acquaintances and hear about the wonderful accomplishments of our alumni. The faculty and staff of the College of Nursing send our best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season to you and your family.
Dianne L. Speake, Ph.D., R.N. Interim Dean
Donate to the College of Nursing Now more than ever the College of Nursing needs your support! We have several areas where we need your help: Legacy of Excellence Fund (F04552) formerly known as the College of Nursing’s General Development Fund. Gifts to Nursing’s Legacy of Excellence Fund allow more women and men to receive a nursing education, give students the opportunity to study and serve alongside nurses, provide funding for research that will improve health, support the innovative classroom and clinical teaching ideas of our faculty, and much more. College of Nursing Scholarship Fund (F04564) helps address the nursing shortage in Florida by providing financial support to Florida residents who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have completed four semesters at Florida State University. Alumni Outreach Fund (F07553) provides alumni with an opportunity to provide financial support for the College of Nursing alumni related activities in the communities where our alumni reside and work. Graduate Student Scholarship Fund (F07573) provides financial support for students enrolled in the College of Nursing’s graduate programs, including scholarships, support for student research, and for presentations at professional meetings and conferences. Corporal Daniel B. Chaires Nursing Scholarship Fund (F04597) was established by College of Nursing faculty member Nanna Cuchens in memory of her son Marine Lance Corporal Daniel B. Chaires to provide scholarship support to members of the military or students who will be serving in the military after graduation. To support the College you can visit us online at nursing.fsu.edu, or you can contact Colette Podgorski, Director of Development at 850.645.1321 or cpodgorski@foundation.fsu.edu for questions or assistance.