2014 annual report final v2 by Marilyn McGhee

COLLEGE OF NURSING 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

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DEAN’S MESSAGE Since my arrival in December as the seventh Dean of the College of Nursing, I have made it a top priority to get acquainted with faculty, staff, alumni, donors, friends, and the local community to keep the college moving forward. As you will see in the pages of this year’s Annual Report, many great things are happening at the College of Nursing as we prepare for the journey ahead. You will read about the great work being done under the leadership of Dr. James Whyte in the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Center for Research and Evidence-Based Practice at the College of Nursing, faculty accomplishments over the past year, the meaningful research being conducted by our Doctor of Nursing Practice and undergraduate students, changes taking place in the simulation center, the difference our students and faculty are making not only in our local community, but other communities as well, the scholarly and professional accomplishments of our students and alumni, and finally, information on upcoming alumni events at the College. In addition to the wonderful information included in the pages of this report, I would like to share some information with you on the activities we are engaging in to continue moving the College forward. Earlier this year, I had my first meeting with our Community Advisory Board. The Community Advisory Board will help us build and strengthen community partnerships locally. The board includes key stakeholders from Tallahassee Memorial Health Care, Capital Regional Medical Center, Capital Health Plan, Tallahassee Community College, Chipola College, and Florida A&M University. I have also traveled around the state to meet with alumni, donors, friends, and partners in other communities to share my vision for the College of Nursing. In order to realize a vision and path for the College of Nursing, we will need to develop a new strategic plan. In September, College of Nursing faculty and some community stakeholders will participate in a visioning exercise to map a course for the next five years. As part of this visioning exercise, I am very interested in exploring the option or possibility of a PhD in Nursing program. A PhD program will increase the college’s research capacity, heighten its national profile, and make it easier to recruit research-intensive faculty members. In addition to developing a new strategic plan, another priority is to thoroughly evaluate the college’s programs with an eye toward building upon successes. We have a very strong Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program with a family nurse practitioner emphasis, and we want to expand our enrollment numbers, which will require us to discover some creative ways to develop clinical experiences for our students. This includes exploring new collaborations with the faculty of the College of Medicine, including placement options for DNP students, interprofessional education, and faculty practice. As a testament to the success of our graduate programs, in January U.S. News & World Report ranked the college’s online Master of Science in Nursing program at No. 6 among public universities and, in a tie with five other schools at No. 10 among public and private universities. The ranking was a pleasant surprise for me as the new dean. Our ranking as far as student services and technology was No. 1 in the nation. The college has offered the 35-credithour online Master of Science in Nursing program since 2005, and to date 173 nurses have graduated. Finally, healthcare reform is here and the educational landscape continues to shift, which means we must prepare for change in order to educate the next generation of nurse leaders. We hope we can count on your continued support as we move the College forward, and prepare to educate our students for success as nurses, nursing leaders, and researchers. Sincerely,

Judith McFetridge-Durdle, Ph.D., R.N. Dean and Professor 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS Dean’s Introduction……………………………………………………………………………… Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Center for Research and Evidence-Based Practice…………...… Faculty Highlights…………………………..…………………………………………………… Awards Faculty Updates Funding and Research Grant Awards Research and Publications

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Simulation Center Updates……………………………………………………………...…….….

Student Spotlights………………………………………………………………….…….….…… DNP Research Conference University Research Opportunity Program Participants Jonas Scholar DNP Publications and Awards Sigma Theta Tau International Inductees Phi Kappa Phi Inductees Garnet and Gold Scholars

Student and Faculty Making a Difference…....……………….………………………..………..

Convocation…………………….…………………………………………………...……………

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

Alumni Events ……………………………………………………..……………………….……

Alumni Accomplishments………………………………………………………………………… Alumni Highlights Distinguished Graduates

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

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

Homecoming 2014……………………………………………………………………..…………

College of Nursing - By the Numbers Alumni: 7143 located in all 50 states. ,

Undergraduate Student Enrollment: 201 Traditional: 174 Accelerated BSN: 27 Graduate Student Enrollment: 79 Masters and Post-Masters Program Students: 15 Doctor of Nursing Practice: 64 2013-2014 New Alumni: 143 Traditional RN: 85 Accelerated BSN: 25 Masters: 10 Doctorate: 23 3

DEAN’S INTRODUCTION Please join us in welcoming Judith McFetridgeDurdle, PhD, RN (pictured right with husband Fred) as the dean of the College of Nursing. Prior to accepting the dean’s position, she served as dean and professor at the Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador School of Nursing in Canada. She has over 22 years of experience in nursing education that includes cardiovascular nurse practitioner education at universities in the United States and Canada. She was a professor of nursing at Dalhousie University, Duke University, the University of Florida, and the University of North Florida. Dr. McFetridge-Durdle has made professional contributions to the nursing profession on regional, national, and international levels as a researcher and peer reviewer. She has over 13 years of experience as a national and international researcher, received approximately $6 million dollars in research funding, and has conducted over 15 research studies related to cardiovascular health and interprofessional education. In addition to her 13 years of research experience, she also has 15 years of experience as a peer reviewer for nursing related journals, and academic institutions in the United States and Canada. She is a founding member of INTERED (International Association for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice) and serves as a scientific reviewer for the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada and the Alberta Heritage Foundation. Dr. McFetridge-Durdle has 37 publications in peer reviewed journals, 90 peer reviewed abstracts, and has given 31 invited presentations around the world on topics related to heart disease. As the new dean, Dr. McFetridge-Durdle shared that “we are fortunate to have such excellent faculty and staff. Faculty are well prepared as experts in nursing education and practice. We have a healthy complement of faculty who are prepared at the master’s and Doctor of Nursing Practice level. Many of our faculty are nurse practitioners with a doctoral degree, which is very helpful not only in terms of teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs, but for providing leadership around the state in terms of nurse practitioner practice and changes in health policy that will help Florida meet the needs of those less fortunate. Our staff is the backbone of the college, and they work well with faculty members and students.” Dr. McFetridge-Durdle shared that she “is delighted to return to Florida and deeply honored to be appointed dean of the College of Nursing. The College of Nursing has a long tradition of excellence, and I am excited about the future. I forward to working with my new colleagues in the college and across the university, along with other healthcare professionals, students, and alumni to champion the road ahead.”

TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

Pictured from left to right are: Dr. Kimberly Hires, Dr. Roxanne Hauber (TMH Nurse Scientist), Dr. Cara Pappas, and Dr. James Whyte IV (Center Director).

The Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) Center for Research and Evidence-Based Practice (CREBP) was established in 2013. The TMH

Catherine Hanks, RN, CPN; Monique Johnson, BSN, RN, CPN; Donna Ranner, RN, CPN; Rebekah Roberston, BSN, RN; Betsy Stoutamire, RN; and the Pediatric Nursing Staff for the study entitled: “Reduction of Perceived Pain & Distress During Venipuncture in the Pediatric Population”

To accomplish this mission, the TMH CREBP has three overarching goals: (1) Collaborate with the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare nursing staff in their efforts to improve nursing practice, (2) Promote interdisciplinary collaborative research efforts to institute best practices in healthcare based on evidence, and (3) enhance undergraduate, masters, and doctoral level student learning with regards to evidence based practice and nursing research.

Kathleen Barnett, RN-BC, MSN and the Nursing Staff of 3A for the project entitled: “Use of Acupressure to Reduce Post-operative Nausea and Vomiting in Post-surgical Patients”

CREBP’s mission is to serve as a collaborative research center focused on the optimization of health outcomes for patients, their families, and the community.

Kristin Cantrell, MSN, MBA, RN, CMSRN; Outpatient Surgical unit, Anesthesiology; and PACU Nursing Staff for the project entitled: “PONV Prevention and Treatment Program”

Donna Florence, RN, MS, CNS; the Family Life Research Council; and Andrea Powers, CRNA for the proIn keeping with its first goal, On May 7, TMH CREBP Director Dr. James Whyte, presented four awards ject entitled: “Comparison of Three Treatments for Relief of Duto individual nurses and nursing staff at Tallahassee Me- ramorph-induced itching following Cesarean Birth” morial HealthCare. The purpose of the awards was to As you read through the pages of this year’s Anacknowledge their outstanding contribution to evidence- nual Report you will see examples of the CREBP fulfilling based nursing practice at TMH. its two additional goals related to interdisciplinary collaboThe awards were presented to the following indi- rative research efforts, and enhanced student learning with regards to evidence-based practice and nursing research. viduals and units for their research study and projects:

FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS - AWARDS The DAISY Faculty Award was established to recognize faculty members who had a profound impact on the nurses they educated. On Friday, November 15, 2013, College of Nursing faculty member Nanna Cuchens (pictured 2nd from the left) was recognized for her work as an excellent nurse and nurse educator. You can read her nomination in its entirety at: http://daisyfoundation.org/faculty-award/faculty-spotlight/NannaCuchens.

FACULTY RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR TEACHING EXCELLENCE Sally P. Karioth, PhD, RN was named a finalist for the 2014 GoAbroad.com’s Innovative New Programs Award for her course “Exploring Grief, Loss, and Trauma in the British Culture”. Dr. Karioth broke new ground with a hybrid course that allows students to complete their elective in the first 6 weeks (5 weeks of didactic and 1 week of immersion learning in London), and then complete their internship during the remaining weeks in the semester. GoAbroad.com, a leading online resource for students seeking an international education hosts the Innovative New Programs award. The award honors innovative programs in global study, internships, and volunteering that provide a unique opportunity for student learning and cultural engagement. Kimberly Hires, PhD, RN was recently recognized with a university award for her teaching acumen. This Spring, she was awarded the Guardian of the Flame Award by the Florida State University Burning Spear Society. The award symbolizes teaching excellence by recognizing one outstanding faculty member from each college every spring semester. These faculty members, in the opinion of students, demonstrate a passion and commitment to advancing Florida State University as a leading institution of higher education. As a junior faculty member, Dr. Hires was elated to be respected among some of the university's top senior faculty.

UPDATES - NEW TENURE TRACK FACULTY The College of Nursing has added three faculty members to its tenure ranks. Two current College of Nursing faculty members Dr. Sabrina Dickey and Dr. Lucinda Graven were both recently promoted to the tenure track, and Dr. So Hyun Park was recently hired as a tenure track faculty member. Sabrina Dickey, PhD, RN has been a faculty member at the College of Nursing since 2007. She recently completed her PhD degree in Family Relations from the Family and Child Sciences Department in the College of Human Sciences at FSU. Her research area of interest is prostate cancer, with a focus in the areas of: Prostate cancer screening, active surveillance, controversy in prostate cancer screening guidelines, and informed decision making. Lucinda Graven, PhD, MSN, ARNP has been a faculty member at the College of Nursing since 2008. She recently completed her PhD degree from The University of Alabama at Birmingham where she received an award from the Graduate School for “Outstanding PhD Student – Nursing”. The focus of her research was identifying predictors of depressive symptoms and poor self-care behaviors in individuals with heart failure. Dr. Graven was also recognized by Capital Regional Medical Center as the 2014 Nurse of Excellence Award for the Florida State University College of Nursing. Newly hired faculty member So Hyun Park, PhD, RN has her PhD from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). She received her master’s of science in nursing and undergraduate degree from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea. Dr. Park’s research interests focus on developing and testing interventions that help children, families, and communities work together to prevent and reduce childhood obesity. Specifically, she is eager to continue her exploration of family influences on childhood obesity.

PROGRAM FUNDING AND RESEARCH GRANTS Hires, K. Culture, Sex and Perceptions of Risk Among African-American, Black Caribbean and African Men and Women in the U.S., FSU First Year Assistant Professorship Award, $20,000. Hires, K. Culture, Sex and Perceptions of Risk Among African-American, Black Caribbean and African Men and Women in the U.S., College of Nursing Research Infrastructure Grant $7,500. Lewis, C. Tobacco Grant in conjunction with Florida State University College of Nursing, Contract #COTFW. $45,000. Park, H. Health Literacy in Persons Undergoing Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer, College of Nursing Research Infrastructure Grant $7,500. Whyte, J. (2013). HIV Service Providers: Decreasing Stigmatizing Behaviors in Clinical Settings. FSU Council on Research and Creativity Planning Grant. $14,000.

FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS – PUBLICATIONS Publications

Abendroth, M. & Graven, L. (2013). Integrating Care of Older Adults into the Nursing Curriculum: A Case Exemplar Project. Journal of Nursing Education, 52(9), 529-532. Graven, L. J. & Grant, J. S. (2014). Social support and self-care behaviors in individuals with heart failure: An integrative review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 51(2), 320-333. doi: 10.1016/ j.ijnurstu.2013.06013.

Syndrome (ACS) version. Canadian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 24(2), 11-18. O'Keefe-McCarthy, S., McGillion, M., Victor, J. C. & McFetridge -Durdle, J. (2013). The influence of prodromal symptoms on acute coronary syndrome pain intensity. Pain Research & Management, 18(2), e-28.

O'Keefe-McCarthy, S., McGillion, M., Victor, J.C., Nelson, S., Clarke, S., McFetridge-Durdle, J., Jones, J., Smith Romeril ,C., Graven, L. J., Grant, J., Vance, D., Pryor, E., Grubbs, L. & Kari- Overhoff, A., Moore, C., Little, C., Kennedy, K., Hoar L., & Porter (2013). The prevalence and influence of cardiac prodromal oth, S. (2013). Coping styles associated with heart failure outcomes: A systematic review. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice. symptoms in men and women on Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) pain severity. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 29, 10S, S294`. Harris, K., Bradshaw, G., & Whyte, J. (2013). A prescription for misunderstanding. Journal of Nurse Education and Practice, 4(5), Park, H. (2014). Identifying core NANDA -I nursing diagnoses, NIC Interventions, NOC outcomes, and NNN linkages for heart 1-6. failure. International Journal of Nursing Knowledge, 25(1), 30-38. Kung, Y. M. (2014). Characteristics of nurses who use social me- doi: 10.1111/2047-3095.12010. dia. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing, epub ahead of print, doi: Park, H., & Lee, E. (submitted). Undergraduate nursing students' 10.1097/CIN.0000000000000033. readiness for evidence-based practice in Korea. Nurse Education Kung, Y. M. (2014). Policy and politics. Advance for NPs & Today. Manuscript submitted for publication. PAs DNP Perspectives Column. Retrieved from http://nursepractitioners-and-physician-assistants.advanceweb.com/Column/ Park, H. (2014). A standardized nursing languages based electronic nursing documentation system (SNLENDS) in Korea; EnhancDNP-Perspectives/Policy-Politics.aspx ing nursing database. Electronic Journal of Health Informatics. ManuLavigne, K., Tucker, D., Dungan, J., & Sabol, V. (2014). Improv- script submitted for publication. ing nurses' vasopressor titration skills and self-efficacy via simulaPark, H. (2013). Nursing-sensitive outcome change scores for tion-based learning. Simulation in Nursing, 10(6), 291-299. hospitalized older adults with congestive heart failure: A retrospecLee, E., & Park, H. (submitted). Self-reported eHealth literacy tive study. Research in Gerontological nursing. 6(4):234-41. among undergraduate nursing students in South Korea. Nurse EduPark, H., Moon, M., & Baeg, J. (2014, in press). Association of cation Today. eHealth literacy with cancer information seeking and prior experiLee E., Park, H., Whyte, J, Kim, J.,& Park, S. (2014, in press). ence with cancer screening. CIN(Computers, Informatics, Nursing). Identifying core nursing sensitive outcomes associated with the Park, H., & Park, M. (2014). Cancer information seeking behavmost frequently used NANDA-I nursing diagnoses for patients with cerebrovascular disease in Korea. International Journal of Nurs- iors and information needs among Korean Americans. Journal of Community Health, 39(2), 213-220. doi: 10.1007/s10900-013-9784-8. ing Practice. Lee E., Park, H., Whyte, J, Kim, J.,& Park, S. (2013). Identifying core nursing sensitive outcomes associated with the most frequently used NANDA-I nursing diagnoses for patients with cerebrovascular disease in Korea. International Journal of Nursing Practice. doi: 10.1111/ijn.12224.

Porterfield, S. (2013). Hip fracture: Reduce readmissions. Mosby's Clinical Consultant. Porterfield, S. (2013). Beating the blues: How nurses can avoid compassion fatigue-Mosby Clinical Consultant/Elsevier.--Update.

Porterfield, S. (2013) Patch medication: Nursing considerations in transdermal drug therapy-Mosby Clinical Consultant/Elsevier.-Update. Routledge, F. S., McFetridge-Durdle, J. A., MacDonald, M., Breau, L. & Campbell, T. (in press). The effect of exercise and O’Keefe-McCarthy, S., McGillion, M., Clarke, S. & McFetridge- distraction on blood pressure recovery following an angerDurdle, J. (in press). Pain and anxiety in rural acute coronary syn- provoking stressor in normotensive young adults. Journal of Psychodrome patients awaiting transfer for diagnostic cardiac catheteriza- physiology. tion. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. Whyte, J. (2013). The special challenge of chronic pain. The CliniO’Keefe-McCarthy, S., McGillion, M, Nelson, S., Clarke, S., Jones, cal Advisor, A Journal for Nurse Practitioners 15(4) 132. J., Rizza, S. & McFetridge-Durdle, J. (2014). Acute coronary Whyte, J., Eccles, D., Whyte, M., Cormier, E., Pappas, C., & syndrome pain and anxiety in a rural emergency department: PaCesnales, N. (2013). HIV/AIDS case managers in federally fundtient and nurse perspectives. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, ed institutions in Florida. Journal of Social Work in Healthcare, 52(9), 46(2), 80-100. 808-825. O’Keefe-McCarthy, S., McGillion, M., Nelson, S., Clarke, S., McFetridge-Durdle, J. & Watt-Watson, J. (2014). Content validi- Whyte, J., Hauber, R., Eccles, D., Ward, P., & Harris, K. (2013). A study of the relationship between standardized testing, real-time ty of the Toronto Pain Management Inventory- Acute Coronary Lee, E., Park, H., Whyte, J., & Jeong, E. (2013). Information and communication technology (ICT) students’ health education in 1st to 6th grade South Korea elementary schools. Journal of School Health, 83(9), 647-653.

FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS - PRESENTATIONS and simulated clinical performance in graduating baccalaureate nurses. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 9(12) 563-570.

Kung, Y. M. (February 2014). Policies and politics: One voice to strengthen nursing. Presentation at the University of Florida College of Nursing Faculty Meeting, Gainesville, FL. Whyte, M., Benton, M., & Whyte, J. (2013). Making sense of Kung, Y. M. & Rudner, N. (March 2014). Political advocacy, head injuries in young athletes. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 9 perceived barriers: A survey of Florida APRNs. Poster presenta(6), 381-386. tion at the Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association, San Diego, CA. Presentations Little, B.B. (2013) Change: From Surviving to Leading. Invited Abendroth, M. & Graven, L.J. (March 2013) Instrument Development of the Caregiver Strain risk Screen for Caregivers of Persons with Park- Presentation, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL. inson’s Disease. Poster, 37th Annual Midwest Nursing Research Little, B.B. (2013) Becoming a Super Preceptor: Tips for Precepting NP Society conference. Chicago, IL. Students. Invited Presentation, Sarasota County Nurse Practitioner Meeting, Sarasota FL. Abbott, L. (March 2014). Social Determinants affecting HIV-positive African Americans living in the Rural Southeast. Poster, Xavier Univer- Lustria, M.L., Cortese, A., Schmitt, K., Kung, M., & McLaughlin, sity of Louisiana College of Pharmacy Seventh Annual Health C. (March 2013) A Pilot Study of a Web-Based Tailored Intervention to Disparities Conference, New Orleans, LA. Promote STD Screening Among College Students. Poster, 2013 District of Columbia Health Communication Conference, Fairfax, VA. Bahorski, J., Hauber, R., et al. (April 2013) Reduction of Perceived Pain and Distress During Venipuncture in a Pediatric Population. Poster, McLarty, M. (November 2013) Impact of Local School Wellness Policy Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Nursing. on Body Mass Index. Invited Presentation, Sigma Theta Tau InternaDanforth, D., Whyte, M., & Suchak, N. (June 2014). Modified use tional, Beta Pi Chapter Research Symposium, Tallahassee, FL. of simulation in teams for students in training. International Nursing O’Keefe-McCarthy, S., McGillion, M., Nelson, S., Clarke, S., & Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning. Poster, 13th AnMcFetridge-Durdle, J. (accepted for presentation). Cardiac-related nual International Nursing Simulation/Learning Resource Centers prodromal symptoms, acute pain and anxiety in rural acute coronary syndrome Conference. patients. Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, Canadian Council of Danforth, D., Whyte, M., & Suchak, N. (November 2013). Inter- Cardiovascular Nurses, Scientific Sessions, Vancouver, British professional TeamStepps Simulation. Presentation, Geriatric Interest Columbia, Canada. Group Florida State University Medical School, Tallahassee, FL. O’Keefe-McCarthy, S., McGillion, M, Nelson, S., Clarke, S., & Dickey, S. (March 2014) An Examination of the Association of Demo- McFetridge-Durdle, J. ( May 2014). Pain and anxiety in rural acute graphic and Community Factors Impacting African American Men Receiv- coronary syndrome patients awaiting transfer for diagnostic cardiac catheterizaing a Prostate Cancer Screening sponsored by the Xavier University of tion. 35th Canadian Pain Society Annual Conference, Quebec City, Louisiana College of Pharmacy, Poster, Seventh Annual Health Quebec. Disparities Conference, New Orleans, LA. Pappas, C. & Hauber, R.P. (July 2013). Translating Quality and Dickey, S. (October 2013) Intrapersonal, interpersonal and community Safety into DNP Practice. Poster, Evidence-Base Practice Conferfactors associated with African American men receiving a prostate cancer ence, San Antonio, TX. screening. Paper, American Public Health Association 141st Annual Parry, M., McFetridge-Durdle, J., Simpson, C., McDonald, M., Meeting, Boston, MA. Haley, D., Arthur, H. & Day, A. (June 2013). Ambulatory impedance Dyal, B., & Whyte, M. (April 2013). Evidence-based clinical guidelines cardiography: A validation study. Society for Ambulatory Assessment, to impact patient outcomes and student education. Podium, National Or- 3rd Conference, Amsterdam, Holland. ganization of Nurse Practitioners. Schmitt, K. (July 2013). Sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy Figueroa-Sierra, M., Danforth, D., Whyte, M., Munn, J., & Outcomes, Florida 2008-2010. Poster, STI and AIDS World ConSuchak, N. (June 2014). Modified use of simulation in teams for students gress, Vienna, Austria. in training (must-sit): An interprofessional education model. Paper to be Schmitt, K. (September 2013). Sexually transmitted infections and presented at 14th Annual Scientific Meeting of The American Ger- pregnancy Outcomes, Florida 2008-2010. Paper, National Association iatrics Society, The American Geriatrics Society, Orlando, FL. of NP in Womens’ Health, San Diego, CA. Graven, L.J. & Grant, J. (February 2013) Coping and Physical and Schmitt, K. (November 2013). Sexually transmitted infections and Mental HRQOL in Individuals with Heart Failure: An Integrative Repregnancy Outcomes, Florida 2008-2010. Paper, American Public view. Poster, 27th Annual Southern Nursing Research Society ConHealth Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. ference. Little Rock, AR. Schmitt, K. (November 2013). HPV vaccine timeliness and completion Hires, K. (July 2013) Predictors of HIV/AIDS Related Stigma and rates, Florida 2007-2011. Poster, American Public Health AssociaDiscrimination Among Anglophone Caribbean Women. Poster, Sigma tion Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. Theta Tau International Research Congress, Prague. Schmitt, K. (November 2013). Current legal and policy environment for Kung, Y.M. (June 2013) A Quality Improvement Project to Increase STI testing in pregnancy. Poster, American Public Health Association Influenza Vaccination in Healthcare Personnel at a University Health CenAnnual Meeting, Boston, MA. ter. Poster, 28th National American Association of Nurse PractiWhyte, M. & Dykes, G. (January 2013). Healthlink: Interdisciplinary tioners Conference, Las Vegas, NV. partnership and collaboration. Poster Elsevier Faculty Development.

SIMULATION LAB UPDATES The mission of the College of Nursing’s Simulation and Clinical Laboratory is to facilitate students’ abilities to use evidence-based, discipline-specific critical thinking skills, knowledge and technologies, along with experience in client care activities to improve their practice. The Simulation Laboratory will employ current and emerging technologies to advance professional nursing practice using simulation and informatics to accomplish its mission. The integration of simulation and informatics into the culture of teaching and learning will facilitate the student’s ability to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making. Dr. Maria Whyte, Coordinator of the Simulation and Clinical Laboratory shared several changes that will be taking place in the simulation lab to facilitate accomplishing the lab’s mission. These changes include increased simulation lab space, new simulators, the assignment of additional faculty to the simulation and clinical lab. The third floor has been modified to add 1,000 square feet of new practice lab to room 302, along with the renovation of room 308 to match the structural and mannequin upgrades. New technologies will provide students with an opportunity to work with iPad’s for documentation and searching for evidence for practice, and access to televisions for video while practicing. The College has received new Laerdal® ALS Simulators and SimPads, and Gaumard® Super Chloe mannequins for the clinical labs. The simulators are designed to assist students in meeting the clinical competencies in emergency situations, and to make and correct clinical errors. The new simulators allow for the management of respiratory complications using standard airway management, realistic normal and abnormal heart, breath, and bowel sounds, and the use of handheld wireless operation via SimPad. The Chloe’s allow for listening to normal and abnormal heart and breath sounds, and the performance of common nursing procedures. The assignment of additional faculty to the simulation and clinical lab will increase the student’s access to faculty and graduate assistants, and increase the number of faculty available to integrate simulation into the curriculum. In June of 2013, standards of best practice were adopted by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning, and the College approved the use of the standards in 2014. The standards guide faculty in the integration of simulation into didactic courses, preparation for clinical courses, and for make-up of clinical absence. Simulations are planned to allow the students to manage multiple patients, participate in failure to rescue scenarios for different populations, and manage higher acuity patients in simulation. Thanks to new simulation technology and other changes in the Simulation and Clinical Laboratory, we are able to better educate and prepare future nurses to deal with the changing landscape of healthcare, and address the healthcare needs of diverse populations by creating a culture of inquiry and engagement among interprofessional faculty and students. Dr. Maria Whyte (pictured center with Dr. Niharika Suchak (l) and Dr. Deborah Danforth (r)) attended the International Nursing Associa-

tion for Clinical Simulation & Learning Conference. The Conference promotes research and disseminates evidence based practice standards for clinical simulation methodologies and learning environments.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS - RESEARCHERS DNP RESEARCH EXPOSITION On May 1, 2014, the College of Nursing held its third annual Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Spring Research Exposition highlighting the research studies of 24 DNP students. Dr. Susan Porterfield, Assistant Professor & Coordinator of the Nurse Practitioner Program welcomed everyone to the research exposition at the Florida State University Alumni Association. DNP students Migling Cuervo, Janet Davis, and Kristen Rasnick presented the results of their research studies. The titles for the DNP research projects are shown below.

Student Name

Project Title

Jessica Aloyo

The impact of telehealth on heart failure patients: An examination of adverse events

Pamela Beitlich

Implementation of TeamSTEPPS in labor/delivery and NICU

Caitlin Conroy

Behind the curtain: Skin-to-skin contact after cesarean section and influences on breastfeeding outcomes, infant feeding responses, and maternal satisfaction

Migling Cuervo

The effect of relationship characteristics on HIV risk behaviors and prevention strategies in young gay and bisexual men

Janet Davis

Video versus direct patient monitoring: An evaluative research

Barbara Dobron

The effect of acupuncture on musculoskeletal pain, stress, and health-related quality of life

Tanya Douglas

Outcomes related to peanut ball use in full term gestational women with epidural anesthesia

Portia Glover

PONV risk assessment tool: A quality improvement evaluation

Sarah Graham

Will early goal directed therapy decrease mortality rates among patients with sepsis?

Nicole Green

Conventional versus hydrotherapy in the management of chronic mechanical low back pain

David Guthrie

Barriers to updating policies with current evidence-based practices

Veronica Martin

The impact of bedside reporting on patient and staff satisfaction

Meghan McCauley

Assessing barriers to healthcare access in chronic disease patients at a transition center: A quality improvement project

Pamela McGowen

Fear of contagion: Does perceived immunity impact nursing studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; willingness to engage in the direct care of people living with HIV/AIDS?

Robin McGuiness

Implementation of bedside change of shift report in an emergency department: A quality improvement project

Dianne Mennitt

Care of students with asthma in Florida schools

Kristen Rasnick

The evaluation of door-to-EKG time in STEMI patients presenting to the Emergency Department

Brooke Rogers

The effect of acne and acne treatment on patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; quality of life

Martha Ruder

Endorsement of safe infant sleep: A quality improvement project

Jennifer Schnippert

Provider practices regarding genetic screenings of patients at risk for Lynch Syndrome

Charlene Small

Disruptive behavior within the workplace

Denise Stewart

Improving patient safety during transfer of care for the pre-operative patient

Marsha Weiner

Assessing genetic and genomic competencies of registered nurses working in critical care units in acute care hospitals in Florida

Cathy Wogamon

Can educating certified nurses assistants (CNAs) in a nursing home reduce in-house pressure ulcer development?

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS - NURSING SCHOLARS College of Nursing faculty members in partnership with the research staff in the TMH Center for Research and Evidence Based Practice are working with undergraduate students to develop the next generation of researchers, and to increase scholarly and interprofessional collaborations. Timothy Scott George Jr. (Oral Presentation for honors thesis) An Evidence-Based Appraisal of the Use of Prophylactic Probiotics to Prevent AntibioticAssociated Diarrhea in Intensive Care Settings Faculty Mentor: Dr. Roxanne Pickett-Hauber Cassandra Kenyon, Alyssa Knisely, Lauren Mix, and Leslie Trawick Blogging after the Death of a Child: A Study of the Blogs of Bereaved Parents Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sally P. Karioth Honor students Kevin Murray and Timothy Scott George Jr.

Kevin R. Murray (Oral Presentation for honors thesis) The Efficacy of Yoga on the Amelioration of Non Specific Chronic Low Back Pain in Registered Nurses Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sally P. Karioth

Courtney Morenz The Effects of Implementing a Transitional Care Model with Chronic Disease Patients Faculty Mentor: Dr. Cara Pappas Colby Michael Sleuthing Your Way into Understanding the Role of the Nurse Practitioner Faculty Mentor: Dr. Karla Schmitt, Nursing Deena Dutkowsky (pictured right) presented a poster regarding her collaborative project with the Colleges of Medicine, Social Work, and FAMU pharmacy, at the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) conference. Faculty Mentors: Dr. Maria Whyte and Deborah Danforth of the College of Medicine

GRADUATE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT - JONAS SCHOLAR

Alicia CraigRodriguez, RN, BSN, MBA

Earlier this year the College of Nursing received its first grant from the Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare, the leading philanthropic champion of nursing. The $10,000 grant, matched by the College of Nursing, will fund the scholarship of a doctoral nursing student in 2014-2015. “The College of Nursing is delighted with this award from the Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare,” said Dean McFetridge-Durdle. “Awards like this provide learning opportunities that complement the doctoral curriculum and ultimately contribute to the growing pool of outstanding nursing leaders and faculty.

Alicia Craig-Rodriguez, a doctor of nursing practice student, has been named Florida State’s Jonas Scholar. She will participate in the Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholars Program and will attend the Jonas leadership development conference in Washington, D.C. Craig-Rodriguez’s doctor of nursing practice project is “APRN Scope of Practice,” a knowledge assessment and educational intervention to provide Florida’s advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) with the core competency requirements needed to ensure safe and effective prescribing of opioids in clinical practice. She has more than 25 years of leadership experience, including 20 years in the health care field and 16 years in clinical trials management. As a Jonas Scholar, Craig-Rodriguez joins nearly 600 future nurse educators and leaders at 110 schools supported by Jonas Center programs. Jonas Center scholarships support nurses pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice, the terminal degrees in the field. The Jonas Center, based in New York, is addressing a critical need, evidenced by data from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing showing that 2013 saw the lowest enrollment increase in professional registered nursing programs in the past five years. This is due primarily to a shortage in qualified faculty. Florida State’s College of Nursing doctoral programs are part of a national effort to stem the faculty shortage and prepare future nurses as America’s health care system continues to evolve. The university will have approximately 60 doctoral nursing students for 2014 -2015. 11

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS - SCHOLARY ACHIEVEMENTS DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE 2013 - 2014 SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS AND AWARDS Presentation

Tanya Douglas presented at the Palm Bay Nurse Practitioner Conference, October 18-19, 2013. The title of her presentation was “Outcomes Related to Peanut Ball Use in Full Term Gestation Women with Epidural Anesthesia”. Research Grant

Barbara Dobron applied for and received a Florida Nurses Foundation (FNF) Grant Award from the

Imogene King Research Fund. The purpose of the FNF Research Grant Program is to encourage the research career development of nurses to advance the profession of nursing. The title of Barbara’s grant proposal was “What Effect Acupuncture has on Musculoskeletal Pain and Stress, and does it have An Indirect Effect on Quality of Life”. FNF Research Scholarships DNP students Chelsea Coburn, Tanya Douglas, Arin Jackson, and Sarah Luce applied for and received FNF Scholarships for 2013. As part of the scholarship process, they were required to state their research goals and provide an assessment based on the result of their research of their potential to make a contribution to nursing and society.

2013 - 2014 SIGMA THETA TAU INDUCTEES On October 17, 2013, the Beta Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International held its annual induction ceremony in the Ballroom of the Florida State University Alumni Center. Fifty-seven nursing students were recognized for their academic accomplishments and welcomed as new members of Sigma Theta Tau.

2014 PHI KAPPA PHI INVITEES In the Spring of 2014, 34 graduate and undergraduate College of Nursing students were invited to join the honor society Phi Kappa Phi. Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi was chartered and installed at Florida State University in 1925. Membership in Phi Kappa Phi is earned, admission is by invitation, and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. The governing bylaws of the Society set extremely high standards for membership: Juniors must have completed at least seventy-two credit hours and rank scholastically in the top 7.5 percent of their class, seniors must rank in the top 10 percent of their class, and graduate students must rank in the upper 10 percent of their class.

2014 GARNET AND GOLD SCHOLAR SOCIETY INDUCTEES In May, four College of Nursing students (Deena Dutkowsky, Timothy “Scott” George Jr., Mollie Hibbard, and Natalie Nadeau) were inducted into the Garnet and Gold Scholar Society. The program aims to facilitate involvement while allowing students to reflect on the value of their experiences. To be eligible for consideration as a Garnet and Gold Scholar students had to meet membership criteria in three of five key areas: Leadership, internship, service, international study and research, and write an approved synthesis reflection. 12

STUDENTS AND FACULTY MAKING A DIFFERENCE Students at the College of Nursing under the watchful eyes of faculty have volunteered in communities across the U.S. and around the globe for over 60 years as part of their educational experience by conducting public health visits, volunteering at community fairs to provide health screenings, and serving as volunteers in varying capacities within their places of worship, local schools, and various community outreach agencies. As a result of their efforts, College of Nursing students have been nominated for, and received several service related awards such as the University’s Humanitarian of the Year Award, and the Florida Campus Compact Award for their volunteer efforts. In the fall of 2013, Dr. Cindy Lewis worked with nursing student volunteers who participated in 12 flu clinics and administered 1453 flu shots at the Health and Wellness Center on campus. In the spring of 2014, College of Nursing faculty member Dr. Miriam McLarty, and 10 nursing students volunteered along with medical and exercise science students at Trinity United Methodist Church. They completed almost 80 BP, vision, and Height/Weight/BMI screenings. Dr. McLarty shared that “one person's life was saved because she had such a high blood pressure that she was sent to the Emergency Department, and had a special procedure done the next day.” In the spring students also participated in the Drive It! Distracted Driving Prevention Program in Wakulla County. The program was written and designed by Grace Keith, Health Educator with Florida Department of Health in Wakulla County as part of a Florida Department of Health Injury Prevention Program grant. In a collaborative effort, she worked with the FSU semester 2 nursing students to demonstrate the program to them, and the nursing students (pictured right: Lauren Bauler, Mallory Brumer, Kirby Busca, Jessica Cornelia, Cecelia Cuesta, Haley Curran, Megan Gibson, and Meghan Hall) in turn taught 263 students in Wakulla High School.

Last summer College of Nursing student Janet Lorenz worked for ten weeks as a Student Nurse Intern at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. As part of her experience she worked a full-time nurse’s schedule with a single Nurse Mentor on a step-down medical unit. She also met biweekly with 15 Student Nurse Interns and their Internship Coordinator to reflect on what she was learning, and to hear guest lectures from advanced practice nurses who worked at the hospital. Janet shared that this experience gave her the opportunity to strengthen existing clinical skills, and learn new ones while providing patient-centered care in a supportive environment. After graduating Janet hopes to return to Mount Sinai to work as an RN. Last year, College of Nursing student Timothy “Scott” George, Jr. was the first nursing student from Florida State University selected to participate in the 10 week Mayo Clinic Summer III Nurse Externship. The paid externship took place in Rochester, Minnesota, and provided junior nursing students with an opportunity to work alongside a registered nurse in a clinical area. Scott worked in the Medical Intensive Care Unit, and said “the atmosphere of education and teamwork provided an incredible experience for him to grow.”

2014 CONVOCATION Family members and friends came together to share in the joy of a job well done as the College of Nursing graduated 143 undergraduate and graduate nursing students. College of Nursing faculty member and alumna Lauren Kendall (BSN '05, MSN '09), DNP, RN welcomed the graduates as fellow College of Nursing alumni.

FROM THE ARCHIVES - GRADUATE EDUCATION Earlier this year, U.S. News and World Report ranked the college’s online Master of Science in Nursing program at No. 6 among public universities and, in a tie with five other schools, No. 10 among public and private universities. In two of the categories that comprised the total ranking, student services and technology, the College was ranked No. 1 in the nation. The college has offered the 35-credit-hour online MSN program since 2005, and to date 173 nurses have graduated. However, long before the accolades mentioned above, much work was done by College leadership and faculty to establish the need for the Master of Science program in Nursing, and develop the curriculum and program offerings needed to keep up with the demand for nurses with advanced degrees. The initial need for a master’s program in nursing was fueled by several trends. These trends included:  Florida’s expanding population and patient needs,  State and federal laws that demonstrated a shift in health care delivery from hospital-based physician supervised care toward home-based care provided by the professional community or family health nurses, and  Increasing complexity of health care issues that required more nurses and nurses with advanced degrees (National Commission on Nursing, 1983, p. 15). In addition to the trends mentioned above, Tallahassee’s central location in northern Florida, and the availability of medical resources, College leadership supported the idea that the implementation of a Masters program at FSU would contribute to meeting the current and future health care needs statewide and nationally. So, under the leadership of the Dean, the School of Nursing’s Graduate Program Committee began the work needed to prepare a proposal for the creation of a graduate program in nursing at FSU. This work included developing the curriculum; and surveying nurses, healthcare, and educational leaders to determine if there was enough support for such a program. Registered nurses working in select facilities (hospitals, health departments, and select community agencies) in North Florida and South Georgia were surveyed in 1984 to determine if there was support for a graduate program. Approximately 2000 questionnaires were distributed and 604 were returned. Of the 604 questionnaires returned, 524 survey respondents supported the establishment of a master’s program. Additionally, letters of support were received from Deans of the FSU Graduate School and the Panama City Campus, the CEO of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, the State of Florida Department of Health, the Dean of Nursing from the University of West Florida, and the Chair of the Nursing Program at Tallahassee Community College. In 1985, approval from the Board of Regents was given for the implementation of graduate nursing education at FSU, and four students were admitted to the graduate program that fall. The College (formerly School) of Nursing also submitted a grant application to the Division of Nursing, Department of Health and Human Services to receive funding for the development and implementation of the Graduate Program. Over the years, graduate program offerings at the College have evolved to keep pace with the changing healthcare needs of our state and nation, and the demand for nurses with advanced degrees and special skills. Most recently with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the roles of nurses and the educational preparation required will change once again. In order to prepare the next generation of advance practice nurses and nurse leaders for success, our graduate program is poised to meet the needs of the changing workforce.

2013 ALUMNI EVENTS 2013 Nevada vs. FSU Tailgate On September 14, 2013 the College of Nursing held a Tailgate on the first floor lobby of Duxbury Hall to kickoff the start of football season at home. All College of Nursing alumni and friends in town for the football game were invited to attend. The tailgate started at 11:30 a.m., and members of the Student Leadership Council were present to provide tours of College.

2013 Homecoming College of Nursing Homecoming Activities for 2013 took place November 15 - 16, 2013. Friday’s Homecoming

activities included participation by students and alumni in the Homecoming parade (see photos above of the alumni and students who participated in the parade and dinner), and an Alumni Awards Dinner and Ceremony where the 2013 DAISY Faculty and Distinguished Graduate Awards were presented. College of Nursing Alumnae S. Ann Evans (BSN ‘71) was recognized as the 2013 Distinguished Practitioner, and Janine A. Overcash (BSN ‘87), PhD, GNP-Bc was recognized as the 2013 Distinguished Educator (page 19 includes detailed information on the award recipients).

Homecoming festivities concluded on Saturday, November 16 with the All College Alumni Tailgate (see photos above) and the Homecoming Football game.

MEET THE DEAN RECEPTIONS The Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Travels Beginning with Tallahassee in December, the Dean has traveled across the state to meet our alumni, donors, community partners, and friends. Several alumni were gracious enough to serve as cohosts and facilitated the introduction of the Dean to healthcare and educational leaders in their respective communities across the state. During the receptions the Dean had an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue and share her vision for the College of Nursing, and discuss potential fundraising and clinical partnership opportunities.

ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS College of Nursing alumni continue to do great things and make a difference through their professional accomplishments and volunteer activities. Below are the stories of two alumni who are making a difference in their communities and around the world.

Susan B. Hassmiller College of Nursing Alumna Susan B. Hassmiller (BSN ‘77), PhD, RN, FAAN, has another recognition to add to her list of achievements. On October 23 during an American Red Cross Leadership Awards dinner in Washington, DC, Dr. Hassmiller was presented the Harriman Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service by American Red Cross Chairman Bonnie McElveen-Hunter. The Harriman Award is the highest recognition for volunteer service in the American Red Cross. Dr. Hassmiller currently serves as the board chair of the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey, where she has volunteered since 1997, and the chair of communications for the National Nursing Committee. She began volunteering with the Red Cross following the 1975 earthquake in Mexico. The Red Cross helped her locate her parents, who were visiting Mexico at the time. From 2001–2007, Dr. Hassmiller served on the American Red Cross Board of Governors which spanned unprecedented disaster response activities in the aftermath of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. She has been involved in other large Red Cross disaster relief efforts, including tornadoes in the Midwest, Hurricane Andrew in Florida in 1992, the 2004 tsunami in Indonesia and both Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy in New Jersey. To read more about the Harriman Award and Dr. Hassmiller’s recognition, please go to: http://www.redcross.org/news/article/nj/princeton/Susan-Hassmiller-Receives-American-Red-Cross-HarrimanAward.

Kristin Del Toro In 2012 the Florida State University Alumni Association (FSUAA) expanded its alumni recognition programs and created a program to recognize young alumni. One of the awards created was the Thirty under 30 Award. Recipients of the Thirty under 30 Award are selected based on their contributions to their professions, communities, or Florida State University. This year, College of Nursing Alumna Kristin Del Toro (BSN ‘07) was selected as a Thirty under 30 Award Recipient by the FSUAA. Kristin was nominated by her husband, and her list of accomplishments include obtaining her Master’s degree while working full-time, and becoming a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in gastroenterology care for children. Kristin works at a highly respected Pediatric Gastroenterology practice, and has been entrusted with planning, opening, and running a successful obesity clinic aimed at educating children on ways to live a healthy lifestyle. She is also involved with the Westchase Charitable Foundation, which is a local charity that raises money to help area families who are experiencing financial difficulties due to long-term illnesses such as cancer, or an unexpected death. In addition to her work in the community, Kristin is always will to give a younger ‘Nole career advice, and she has inadvertently recruited my future FSU students through her work as nurse with patients telling they want to go to FSU when they get older because of her. 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. To stay connected with the College of Nursing, you can visit our page on Facebook at: http://tinyurl.com/fsu-con or the College’s website at http://nursing.fsu.edu.

DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES - 2013 Distinguished Graduates Recognized During Homecoming Awards Dinner On November 15, 2013, the College of Nursing recognized S. Ann Evans (BSN ‘71) and Janine Overcash (BSN ‘87) as the 2013 Distinguished Graduates for their outstanding professional accomplishments. S. Ann Evans (BSN ’71), RN, MS, MBA, FAAN, CENP was selected as the Distinguished Graduate in the Practitioner Category. She is the Chief Clinical Officer for Kindred Hospital in Denver Colorado. Previously, she was the CNO and VP for Patient Care Services at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, and the VP of Patient Care Services at Tallahassee Memorial Health Care. In a career spanning over 40 years, Ann Evans has clearly demonstrated outstanding achievement in many areas of nursing; flight nurse, critical care nurse, critical care manager, service line administrator, nursing educator and chief nursing officer. She has been strongly committed to the nursing profession and to the continued enhancement of her own professional growth throughout her career. Her CV lists three degrees, 57 offices with 16 different professional organizations, 19 international and 117 national presentations, 28 publications, 13 editorial boards, 12 research studies, faculty appointments at three universities and 16 consultations. She is a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and the American Heart Association Council of Cardiovascular Nurses. She is certified by AONE as a Nurse Executive. She was the President of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Center of Nursing Excellence and the Daisy Foundation. Janine A. Overcash (BSN ’87), PhD, GNP-Bc is an exemplar leader at The Ohio State University. She currently serves as the Director of Nursing Research at the James Cancer Center and Solove Research Institute, and Clinical Associate Professor at The Ohio State University, College of Nursing. Dr. Overcash inspires, mentors, and stimulates nurses and students to value, conduct, and utilize research. She serves in leadership positions within the University and is a strong advocate for nursing research. Dr. Overcash is a geriatric nurse practitioner specializing in the care of the older cancer patient. She has assisted in the design and management of one of the first geriatric oncology programs located at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Overcash has authored over 35 peer reviewed journal articles in the area of geriatric assessment. A book entitled, The Older Cancer Patient: A Guide for Nurses and Related Professionals by Janine Overcash and Lodovico Balducci highlights principles of care of the older person with cancer and received book of the year award by the American Journal of Nursing. Dr. Overcash has completed a post doctorate with the John A. Hartford Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Program. She has participated in the Geriatric Nurse Educational Consortium sponsored by the American Academy of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the John A. Hartford Foundation which instructed over 500 faculty from all over the United States. 19

ALUMNI AND FRIENDS SUPPORT NAMING CEREMONY The FSU College of Nursing celebrated a first by naming its main lecture hall for longtime nursing professor Sally P. Karioth, PhD, RN. The surprise presentation happened on April 14, 2014 with over 100 students, alumni and faculty in attendance. Dr. Karioth, an internationally famous grief therapist and public speaker, has taught in the College of Nursing since 1970. She has taught more than 23,000 students and teaches her celebrated class on death and dying in Room 214 - now renamed the Sally Karioth Lecture Hall. The naming was sponsored by a donation from new FSU doctoral degree recipient Judy Hefren (pictured left with Dr. Karioth). This endowment will with also provide emergency support to College of Nursing students. Mark Zeigler was the MC for the ceremony with comments from Judy Hefren, Marie Cowart (past administrator), Kevin Murray (BSN 14) and Dean Judith McFetridge-Durdle. It was a wonderful occasional with tears of happiness and love. Â

ADDITIONAL NAMING OPPORTUNITIES With the expansion of nursing classroom spaces in the Health and Wellness Center, the conversion of a suite in Duxbury Hall to an Archive, and renovation and expansion of the Simulation Center, there are several naming opportunities available. College of Nursing

$5,000,000

Simulation Center

$1,000,000

Skills Lab (2)

$125,000

Archives Room

$100,000

Nursing Board Room

$100,000

Health Assessment Lab

$100,000

Computer Lab

$50,000

Classrooms (2)

$25,000

Simulation Lab Rooms (10)

$10,000

Simulation Patients (22)

$5,000

*pledges can be paid over a five year period. Thank YOU! The current list of donors, which will include gifts made as of June 30, 2014 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.

GIFTS AND SUPPORT - WAYS TO HELP Please allow me to offer my sincere thanks for your continued support of the College of Nursing. Thanks to your support, we had a tremendous year! In addition to annual gifts, there are many ways you can make a difference and support the College of Nursing. These include endowed or planned gifts. ENDOWED GIFTS The basic plan underlying an endowed fund is simple. When the endowment is established, the principal of the fund is never spent. The principal is invested and the earnings are used to fulfill the purpose (s) for which the fund was created in perpetuity. Endowments may be established for programs, scholarships, fellowships, lectureships, research, professorships, academic chairs, scientific and technical equipment, capital improvements, or any other educational purpose. Pledges for endowments are $25,000 or greater and can be paid over a five year period.

Colette Podgorski

Director of Development PLANNED GIFTS There are many planned giving options to choose from besides simply writing a check. Careful estate planning yields special advantages for donors and their heirs while enabling them to support the important work of the FSU College of Nursing in a significant and lasting way. Depending on the type of gift you choose, you could receive fixed payments for life, or enjoy tax benefits and support the college after your gone.

We hope you will consider including a gift to the College of Nursing in your will or living trust. Called a charitable bequest, this type of gift offers these main benefits: Simplicity. Just a few sentences in your will or trust are all that is needed. Flexibility. Because you are not actually making a gift until after your lifetime, you can change your mind at any time.  Versatility. You can structure the bequest to leave a specific item or amount of money make the gift contingent on certain events, or leave a percentage of your estate to us.  Tax Relief. If your estate is subject to estate tax, your gift is entitled to an estate tax charitable deduction for the gift's full value.  

Lastly, fall will be here soon and we are fast approaching the end of the year, so I want to share a couple of tax advantaged ways you can make an end-of-year gift to the College of Nursing. Through a transfer of stock or IRA charitable rollover, you can support programs within the college and take advantage of the significant tax benefits. We hope you consider these means of giving, and we would love to talk to you about meeting your philanthropic goals. Go ‘Noles,

Colette Podgorski

Director of Development; College of Nursing C: (850)228-8536 cpodgorski@foundation.fsu.edu Alumni interested in making contributions to the College of Nursing can give securely online at the foundation website, or via check by including the gift form located online, and indicating your gift’s purpose. Gifts made by check should be made payable to the FSU Foundation and mailed to: FSU Foundation, 2010 Levy Avenue, PO Box 3062739, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2739.

The College of Nursing in Partnership with the Alumni Council Presents:

Homecoming 2014 - Fueling the Flame! This year’s Homecoming related activities will take place on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8. On Friday afternoon, the College will participate in the homecoming parade and later in the evening we will have an alumni/faculty awards ceremony and dinner on the 5th floor of Building B in Doak Campbell Stadium for our 2014 Distinguished Graduates and DAISY Faculty Award recipients. Saturday, the College will participate in the FSU Alumni Association’s All College, All Alumni Tailgate (registration information for the tailgate should be available soon), and homecoming football game.

2014 Distinguished Graduate Award Recipients for Homecoming

Please join us as we recognize our outstanding alumni who are recipients of this year's Distinguished Graduate Awards. Their professional accomplishments are noteworthy and provide an inspirational example to all College of Nursing students and graduates of the principles we value. The Distinguished Graduate Award recipients will be participating in the University’s Homecoming Parade, and then recognized during the official awards ceremony and dinner at the University Center. We invite you to come out and help us celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our wonderful alumni and faculty. Educator Category - Maria Shirey (BSN ‘77), PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, ANEF, FACHE, FAAN Practitioner Category - Diane Raines (BSN ‘76), DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC  Linzey Faison (MSN ‘95), ARNP (Honorable Mention)  Government/Service Category - Melissa Ignacio (BSN ‘85), MSN, ANP-BC, CIC  Recent Alumni Category - Kristin Del Toro (BSN ‘07), MSN, ARNP  

Friday Homecoming Activities: 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Homecoming Parade Alumni/Faculty Awards Ceremony and Dinner Parking will be available, and the cost for the dinner is $35/person.

Saturday Homecoming Activities: Four hours before kickoff

All College Alumni Tailgate at the President’s House (registration information will be provided by the FSU Alumni Association)

Game time TBA

Homecoming Game at Doak Campbell Stadium

Hotel Rooms

If you need a hotel room during your stay in Tallahassee for homecoming, the College has reserved a block of 10 rooms at the following hotels: Courtyard Tallahassee North/I-10 Capital Circle and the Hilton Garden Inn. Courtyard Tallahassee North/I-10 Capital Circle Hilton Garden Inn 1972 Raymond Diehl Road 3333 Thomasville Road Tallahassee, FL 32308 Tallahassee, FL 32308 Phone: 850.422.0600 Phone: 850.385.3553 (November 6 – 9) (November 6 – 9 or November 7 – 9) King rooms - $233.00 per night

3 night minimum required for this rate

King rooms - $354.00 per night (11/6-11/9) Double rooms - $374.00 per night (11/6-11/9)

3 night minimum required for these rates

Double rooms - $213.00 per night

King rooms - $369.00 per night (11/7-11/9) Double rooms - $389.00 per night (11/7-11/9)

Note: All reservations must be made by September 22, 2014 (or as long as the rooms are available), and have to be paid at the time of booking. The courtyard has a 30day cancellation policy for reservations made during football weekends. To make your hotel reservations online at the Courtyard Tallahassee, please go to: Book your group rate: FSU College of Nursing Alumni >>

Note: All rooms have to be secured with a credit card by September 26, 2014 will be released, and the Hilton Garden Inn has a 14-day cancellation policy.

3 night minimum required for this rate

Check in time at the Courtyard Tallahassee North/I-10 Capital Circle is 3:00 pm and check out time is 12:00 pm.

2 night minimum required for these rates

For November 6-9 hotel reservations please go to: http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/ personalized/T/TLHTLGI-FSUCN1-20141106/ index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG For November 7-9 hotel reservations please go to: http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/ personalized/T/TLHTLGI-FSUCN2-20141107/ index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG Check in time at the Hilton Garden Inn is 3:00 pm, and check out time is 12:00 pm.

To register for Homecoming activities at the College of Nursing, please complete this form and circle the events you will attend, then return it by October 31 to: Attn: Marilyn McGhee, 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. You can also register online at: http://www.nursing.fsu.edu/Alumni/Homecoming-2014. Name: _________________________________ Name at graduation:___________________________ Class of: ________ Degree (s) earned: ______________ Specialty: ____________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________ St.:_____ Zip: ________ Phone: ___________________ Email: ______________________________________________________________________________ I plan on participating in the following Homecoming activities on Friday: _______ Homecoming Parade _______ Alumni/Faculty Awards Dinner ($35/person)*

*- Checks for the Awards Dinner should be made payable to the College of Nursing.

Please mail your checks to Attn: Alumni Coordinator, College of Nursing, 98 Varsity Way, PO Box 3064310, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4310. 23

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