2017 Florida State University College of Nursing Annual Report by Marilyn McGhee

College of Nursing 2017 ANNUAL REPORT

A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN I am pleased to report that the College of Nursing has had another great year! As you read through the pages of this year’s Annual Report you will see that our programs remain competitive, our students are exceptional, our faculty have been recognized nationally for their professional accomplishments and our alumni are achieving great things. Strengthening the college’s connections with alumni, donors, and friends remains a priority. The College of Nursing is entering a new era with the newly established Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity (INRHE) led by Dr. John Lowe. To celebrate the opening of INRHE, the College hosted the 2017 International Indigenous Nursing Research Summit attended by over 100 indigenous nursing researchers from around the globe. Notably, Dr. Patricia Grady (Director, National Institute of Nursing

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Research) delivered the keynote address. INRHE will definitely bring national and international visibility to the College of Nursing and the University. As demonstrated by our achievements during the past year, the College of Nursing has continued the tradition of making a difference locally, nationally, and internationally. We hope that as you read this year’s Annual Report you will be proud of your program, and take every opportunity to share that you are a Nole Nurse! Sincerely, Judith McFetridge-Durdle, PhD, RN, FAAN Dean and Professor

2017 COLLEGE OF NURSING ANNUAL REPORT

CONTENTS 02 Dean’s Message 04 Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity 07 Faculty Updates 08 Faculty Accomplishments/Recognition

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12 Faculty Grants, Publications, and Presentations 16 Academic Affairs 17 Undergraduate Program

23 Graduate Program 25 Fall & Spring Pinning Ceremony 26 From the Archives 28 Nole Nurse Alumni Group 29 Alumni Recognition

31 Alumni Highlights

32 Development Updates 34 College of Nursing by the Numbers 35 Homecoming Information

Editor in Chief: Marilyn McGhee, PhD

Design: University Communications, Creative Services Photo Credits: FSU Photo Lab; Heritage Protocol & University Archives; Florida State University Libraries; JP Gonzalez, Cynthia Lewis, DNP, MPH, RN Special Thank You: Carol McCormick (BSN ’72, MSN ’04) for proof reading this year’s Annual Report

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR INDIGENOUS NURSING RESEARCH FOR HEALTH EQUITY John Lowe, PhD, RN, FAAN, is a Native American tribal member who is the endowed McKenzie Professor in Health Disparities Research, and Executive Director of the newly established Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity (INRHE), the first research center of its kind worldwide. INRHE was approved on March 16, and the Center will partner with Indigenous peoples, communities and organizations, nationally and internationally, to attain health equity. According to Dr. Lowe, the INRHE Center will work with multiple disciplines to create an environment where nurses have a voice in the research that needs to be conducted in these communities and also be a voice for communities who have not had a voice. In addition to studying substance abuse interventions, Dr. Lowe and his colleagues will look at many issues facing these population groups such as obesity, diabetes and cardiac disease. The INRHE Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to partner with Indigenous peoples, communities, organizations, and supporters globally to attain health equity through research, education, and service. As the first Indigenous nurse led research center worldwide, the goals of the Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity (INRHE) Center are: 1. Develop relationships between Indigenous nurses, other health professionals, and transdisciplinary researchers and scholars. 2. Develop partnerships with Indigenous peoples, communities, organizations, and stakeholders worldwide. 3. Develop innovative conceptual methodological approaches to engage Indigenous peoples and communities. 4. Design and evaluate contextually tailored and culturally relevant health equity interventions.

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The INRHE Center will be a unique research center with six core resources available to FSU investigators and graduate students: (1) Administrative Core; (2) Intervention Core; (3) Methods Core; (4) Epidemiology and Clinical Core; (5) Community Outreach and Translation Core; and (6) Information Technology and Media Core. To celebrate the opening of the new center, the College of Nursing sponsored the first of its kind Summit for Indigenous Nursing Researchers for Health Equity in May. Indigenous nursing researchers from around the globe participated in the Summit, and Patricia A. Grady, PhD, RN, FAAN, Director, National Institute of Nursing Research was the keynote speaker. An overview of the Summit and the blessing ceremony are provided on the following pages. To learn more about the Center, visit our website at nursing.fsu.edu/research/center-indigenous-nursingresearch-health-equity.

FSU CENTER GATHERS INDIGENOUS NURSES TO TACKLE COMMON HEALTHCARE ISSUES The FSU College of Nursing’s new Center for Indigenous Nursing Research and Health Equity (INRHE) held the 2017 International Indigenous Nursing Research Summit May1819 in Tallahassee. It was the first nursing Summit of its kind. We were honored to have 100 Indigenous nursing researchers, community partners, and national nursing leaders participate in this year’s Summit. The theme of the summit was “honoring our past, present and future” and included a luncheon honoring Betty Mae Jumper, who worked as a nurse before serving as the first female chief of the Seminole Tribe. Jumper, who died in 2011, received an Honorary

Doctor of Humane Letters degree from FSU in 1994. Her son, Moses, spoke at Friday’s event honoring his mother. “People are so excited. That’s why they are coming from everywhere, because they’ve never had a unified hub to do their research through,” said John Lowe, the McKenzie Professor in Health Disparities Research and director of INRHE. “I think this will launch all kinds of possibilities.” “Indigenous nurses usually are in every community, and they know the health issues,” Lowe said. “They’re usually much more holistic and understand the culture because nurses, whether Indigenous or not, have been there longer than any other healthcare provider.

So, they are trusted more. We’re at the forefront. We’ve been in the trenches.” More than 100 Indigenous nursing researchers and community leaders from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Panama and Peru, as well as Native Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians gathered at the summit to seek ways to address the health imbalances that have disadvantaged native peoples for generations. Nurse scientists along with researchers from other disciplines, such as social work, presented on topics ranging from the history of Indigenous nursing to suicide prevention. “I think it is very valuable to us that we have other disciplines involved and they can talk about how nursing research has been valuable to them,” Lowe said. “We can’t do things in a silo, it has to be very transdisciplinary.” Patricia A. Grady from the National Institutes of Health delivered Friday’s keynote address. She has served as director of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) since 1995. “It is a combination of research, training, and care that will result in health equity,” Grady said. “The Center here will be a national treasure. It will set the tone.” The visit from Grady helps give national visibility to FSU’s center. “This is an exciting new era for the FSU College of Nursing,” said Judith McFetridge-Durdle, dean of the College of Nursing. 2017 College of Nursing Annual Report

INRHE CENTER BLESSING Lowe’s tribal elder, Chief Jim Henson of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, gave a traditional Native American blessing during a dedication of the future site of the INHRE located on FSU’s southwest campus. Henson is internationally recognized for his work in substance abuse prevention. Lowe believes the location in Innovation Park near FSU’s other world-class research centers will speak volumes about the work they are doing. “I think it will give FSU Nursing a certain presence that we are just as visible as the other major research centers,” Lowe said. “When we bring in organizations like the NIH, they’ll see we are in that research environment right down the street from the MagLab. That shows our value.”

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Dr. Melessa Kelley, a PostDoctoral Fellow in the Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity has been selected as a 2017 National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Research Scholar. Dr. Kelley attended the 2017 NIMHD Health Disparities Research Institute in Washington, DC from August 14 -18, 2017.

FACULTY UPDATES The College of Nursing is delighted to welcome Eugenia Millender, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, CDE. Originally from Panama, Dr. Millender is a PhD prepared board certified Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with a program of research in health disparities. Dr. Millender will join the faculty as an associate professor, and work closely with Dr. John Lowe in the Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity. Dr. Millender will also spend time during the summer setting up her program of research at the FSU campus in the Republic of Panama.

DR. EUGENIA MILLENDER Associate Professor, Florida State University College of Nursing, Tallahassee, Florida Associate Professor, Florida State University, Republic of Panama, Panama

Dr. Millenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career in health has been dedicated to increasing access to quality care, decreasing health and mental disparities, and providing a culturally sensitive environment for both patients and their communities. She has 20 years of experience working with communitybased teams and vulnerable populations. Dr. Millender is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and a PhD prepared nurse scientist. Her program of research includes stress and trauma that are often expressed through mental illness, substance abuse and chronic disease among indigenous, minority and underserved groups. She works with community-based organizations to study the efficacy of mental health, diabetes and

substance abuse prevention, and treatment interventions for underserved populations. She has secured more than $4 million in grants over the last four years. Dr. Millender is the Founding Director for the Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Community Health Center located in Westgate, West Palm Beach. Armed with deep community connections, bilingual skills and extensive clinical experience, she is able to not only provide quality psychiatric services locally, but also bridge the gap of health disparities across state and international borders. Dr. Millender is currently the immediate PastPresident for the West Palm Beach Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Center for Child Counseling, member of the Board of Directors of the Westgate CRA, and a member of the Palm Beach County Black Nurses Association. She was on the Board of Directors for Leadership Palm Beach and a member of the class of 2010, she was also on the Board of FAU Clinical Practice Organization, Inc., and the Inaugural Chair for the Palm Beach County Diabetes Coalition. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Millender.

FACULTY PROMOTIONS/UPDATES Several College of Nursing faculty members have been promoted or had a change in duties. Please join us in congratulating:

James Whyte IV, ND, PhD, ARNP, FNAP on his recent promotion to Professor.

Mandy Bamber, PhD, RN on her promotion to Teaching Faculty II.

Alicia (Ali) Craig-Rodriguez, DNP, MBA, ARNP, FNP-BC on her transition to a full time faculty member, and her new role as the Entrepreneur in Residence at the College of Nursing. She will be teaching graduate students.

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FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

DR. MAI KUNG TO BE INDUCTED AS FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSING Ying “Mai” Kung is one of 173 highly distinguished nurse leaders who will join more than 2,500 academy fellows of distinguished clinicians, researchers, policy leaders, educators and executives from around the globe. “It is truly an honor to be selected for induction as a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing,” Kung said. “My goal has always been to make a difference by improving patient care and strengthening the nursing profession through unity. I am excited about the opportunity to work with other exceptional nurse leaders from around the world. I know that together we will make a difference by advancing health policy and nursing practice.” “The College of Nursing is delighted with Dr. Mai Kung’s selection for induction into the American Academy of Nursing,” said Judith McFetridge-Durdle, dean of the College of Nursing. “Dr. Kung has made significant contributions to the healthcare field through her tireless work in health policy. The College

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of Nursing is very proud of her accomplishments and this prestigious recognition.” Kung will be inducted during the academy’s annual policy conference October 7 in Washington D.C. She will join the College of Nursing’s Dean Judith McFetridge-Durdle, PhD, RN, FAAN, and the Executive Director for the Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity John Lowe, PhD, RN, FAAN as Fellows in the American Academy of Nursing. Kung is passionate about influencing and shaping health policy with a mission to “improve healthcare access by removing outdated, unnecessary practice barriers placed on advanced practice nurses.” Her work in the area of political advocacy has had a significant impact at the state and national level. Kung’s efforts have directly contributed to the passage of state regulations and laws such as advanced practice nurses (APNs) gaining DEA prescriptive privileges and Baker Act Authority.

As a result, Kung was recognized by the Florida Action Coalition (FL-AC) and the Florida Center for Nursing as one of the 50 most influential state leaders for nursing. Kung is a leader for professional nursing organizations and community boards. She serves as the north central region coordinator for the Florida Action Coalition and as an American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Faculty Policy Fellow. She works with state and national association leaders influencing health policy through the Florida Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses (FLCAPN), and she served as a president of the Tallahassee area Council of Advanced Practice Nurses and as Chair of the Havana Health and Wellness Center. In addition, Kung is an author, public speaker and researcher. She has published in professional journals and presented at local, regional, national, and international conferences.

VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZE DR. JOHN LOWE College of Nursing faculty member John Lowe, PhD, RN, FAAN has been recognized many times by various organizations for his professional accomplishments over the past year. The organizations include the Association of Black Nursing Faculty, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the National League of Nursing, and the Florida Blue Foundation to name a few. The recognition received included: Excellence in Community Service and Engagement Award

at the Association of Black Nursing Faculty during the 30th Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference in Orlando, FL. and Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Minority Fellowship Program - American Nurses Association Conference and Institute meeting in Silver Springs, MD. Additionally, as a result of his accomplished career, demonstrated track record of excellence, and dedication to peer review he was invited by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and College of Reviewers (College) to become a member of the College. Dr. Lowe was also

appointed to the following groups, councils, and committees: nn National League of Nursing’s Global Initiatives Strategic Action Group. nn Chair of the National Advisory Council (NAC) to the SAMHSA MFP at the American Nurses Association. nn The Florida Action Coalition Advisory Council, Florida Blue Foundation. nn The Florida Action Coalition Steering Committee, Florida Blue Foundation. nn The Florida Action Coalition Diversity Council, Florida Blue Foundation. nn The National Advisory Board for the USF Institute for Translational Research Education (ITRE) in Adolescent Drug Abuse.

NURSING RESEARCHER WINS EARLY SCIENCE INVESTIGATOR AWARD significantly to nursing science and practice.” The SNRS Early Investigator Award seeks to recognize the contributions of a nurse scientist early in her or his research career (less than 5 years from completion of doctoral degree) who shows potential to develop a sustained program of research to enhance nursing science and practice.

Lucinda Graven, PhD, RN assistant professor in the FSU College of Nursing, received the Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS) Early Science Investigator Award for her research examining factors associated with adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure, particularly depression and poor self-care. “Dr. Graven is an exemplary early investigator who is conducting innovative research that is important to reducing health disparities related to cardiovascular disease,” said College of Nursing Dean Judith McFetridge-Durdle. “She has a proven track record of productivity and early success in internal and external competitive research funding. It is clear to me that Dr. Graven has the passion and commitment to continue along her trajectory of success and that her program of research will contribute

“I am honored to receive such a prestigious award at this stage in my career,” Graven said. “The 2017 Early Science Investigator Award by the Southern Nursing Research Society signifies that my contribution to nursing research, specifically heart failure research, is important and can potentially change the lives of heart failure patients and their caregivers in a positive way. This award has inspired me and reinforces my plan to continue on my current research trajectory aimed at improving the health and well-being of heart failure patients and their caregivers.” Currently, Graven is conducting a study exploring psychosocial factors related to adverse outcomes in caregivers of heart failure patients in conjunction with the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The study is funded by the Heart Failure Society of American (HFSA) and the Florida State University College of Nursing. Graven has previously conducted research examining the relationships among heart failure symptoms, social support, social problem

solving, depressive symptoms and self-care behaviors in patients with heart failure. She also tested the effectiveness of a problem solving intervention on self-care and depression in heart failure patients. Her previous research was funded by the American Nurse Practitioner Foundation (ANPF) and a Florida State University First Year Assistant Professor Grant. Eileen Cormier, associate dean for Research at the FSU College of Nursing, and Sandra B. Dunbar, associate dean for Academic Advancement at the Emory University School of Nursing, nominated Graven for the SRNS Early Investigator Award. “Dr. Graven is conducting important and innovative research with heart failure patients that is important to reducing health disparities in cardiovascular disease and will contribute significantly to nursing science and practice,” Cormier said. “Her individual accomplishments to date have been exemplary for an early stage investigator and are predictive of a strong research career and leadership in strengthening the profile of nursing research.” Founded in 1986, the mission of the SNRS is to advance nursing research through disseminating and utilizing research findings, facilitating the career development of nurses and nursing students as researchers, promoting the image of nursing as a scientific discipline and enhancing communication among members. 2017 College of Nursing Annual Report

STACY WHEELER SELECTED AS 2016 DAISY FACULTY AWARD RECIPIENT Allison shared the following: “Mrs. Wheeler sparks excitement in the lives of student nurses. The moment we met her in clinical, our nerves eased a bit and our excitement shot through the roof. She truly makes the clinical experience fun and memorable. She makes each and every one of her students feel special and important. She points out ways to improve in a kind way and points out what we are good at often and passionately. She loves seeing students learn new skills and more importantly loves seeing patients smile because of something we as FSU students did for them. If a day was hard or emotionally taxing, Mrs. Wheeler is able to take a step back and say, “Today was a good day! The patient in the room across the hall said she was thankful for you guys being so patient with her. She was even tearing up.” Mrs. Wheeler is excited about those small, yet important, moments. She is always willing and ready to teach us and allow us to learn things by just jumping in. She would be there if we needed it but encourages independence. I learned so much from the way she spoke to patients and their families. She spoke to them sincerely, with kindness, and understanding. She was always on the lookout for new things for us to do but encouraged making the most of where each of us were placed that day. I was privileged to be her student in my first clinical experience and am all the more honored to nominate her for this award. She is a great nurse and an incredible educator. She exemplifies a DAISY educator, all around and no doubt in my mind!” Florida State University Congratulations to Stacy Wheeler on her selection as the 2016 DAISY Faculty Award recipient! Stacy was recognized for her extraordinary commitment to educating future nurses and nurse researchers. Stacy is a registered nurse in Georgia and Florida, and currently divides her professional time between two passions, helping her patients and instructing nursing students. The courses

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she teaches include Advanced Cardiac Life Support, the Trauma Nursing Core Course, and the Emergency Nurse Pediatrics Course. She loves her students and is as thrilled as they are when the “light bulb comes on.” Teaching energizes Stacy and she believes makes her a better nurse. Allison Schepers, an undergraduate student in the College of Nursing nominated Stacy.

To learn more about the DAISY Faculty Award, visit the DAISY Foundation website at daisyfoundation.org/faculty-awards.

CENTER FOR RESEARCH & EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE UPDATES A MESSAGE FROM THE ASSOCIATE DEAN The Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) Center for Research and Evidence Based Practice at the College of Nursing promotes nursing practice improvement through interdisciplinary collaborative research and integration of evidence-based knowledge and science into nursing practice, with the goal of optimizing patient and family centered care. The Center also fosters undergraduate, masters and doctoral level student learning in relation to evidence-based practice and nursing research.

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The Director of the Center (Associate Dean for Research), Dr. Eileen Cormier, provides administrative oversight and supervises the Center staff (i.e., statistician) and works with the TMH Nurse Scientist to facilitate

collaborative research across the university and with our clinical partners. The Director also provides leadership, mentoring and administrative support to College of Nursing faculty in developing and implementing their programs of research and seeking internal/ external funding. The Center’s statistician, Dr. Glenna Gordon, provides statistical consultation and guidance to faculty and doctoral students. Faculty scholars at the CON have had a very exciting and productive year in 2017, including several prestigious awards, grants, publications and presentations. Eileen Cormier, BSN, MN, MSN, PhD Associate Dean of Research

Dean Judith McFetridge-Durdle, PhD, RN, FAAN was recognized as one of 60 alumni leaders by the University of Florida during their 60 Years of Gator Nursing celebration in 2016. Dr. McFetridge-Durdle was recognized for her research contributions which have improved the understanding of the role of gender and menopause in the development of heart disease, and provided essential evidence for nursing interventions to improve cardiovascular health in women. She also led the development of the unique Seamless Care Model of Interprofessional Education. The goal of this unique model is to assist patients in assuming a more central role in managing their illness. DEAN JUDITH MCFETRIDGE-DURDLE

College of Nursing Faculty member Susan Liipfert Shelton, PhD, ARNP, CNM was recognized by the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing for Excellence in Nursing Education. Dr. Shelton is currently an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing, and she is also actively involved in the American College of Nurse Midwives and the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nurses. She is a published author and has made presentations at several national and international meetings. Dr. Shelton in on the editorial board and also serves as a guest reviewer for the Nursing for Women’s Health publication. Most recently, she wrote an article titled “Reach Out: Moms need a Village” that appeared in the Tallahassee Democrat.

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You can read the article in its entirety at tallahassee.com/story/life/causes/2017/05/15/reach-moms-need-village/101701514/.

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FACULTY GRANTS & AWARDS Abbott, L. (May 2017–Aug 2017). Mitigating cardiovascular disease risk among rural diabetics. Funded by Florida State University CRC First Year Assistant Professor Grant. Total award $20,000. Abbott, L. (April 2017-April 2018). Mitigating cardiovascular risk among rural diabetics. Funded by Florida State University College of Nursing Infrastructure Grant. Total Award: $5,000. Cormier, E., Whyte, J., Whyte, M. (July 2016 – June 2018) Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Funded by Health Resources & Services Administration. U1QHP28709 Total Award $61,502.28. Gelinas, C., Berube, M., Choiniere, M., Cote, J., Feeley, N., Laflamme, G. Y., Martorella, G., & Rouleau, D. (Feb 2016–Mar 2017). Refinement and preliminary testing of a cognitive-behavioral intervention to prevent acute to chronic pain transition in extremity trauma patients. Funded by Quebec Pain Research Network. Total award $25,000. Graven, L., Abbott, L., Dickey, S., & Grant, J. S. (Sep 2016–Aug 2017). Psychosocial factors related to adverse outcomes in caregivers of heart failure patients: A Mediational Analysis. Funded by Heart Failure Society of America. Total award $10,000. Kendall, L. (July 2016 – June 2017) FSU Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Tobacco Training. Funded by the Florida Department of Health. Contract COTFW

Total Award $30,000. Lowe, J., & Baldwin, J. (2017). Intertribal talking circle for the prevention of substance abuse in native youth. National Institutes of Health: National Institute on Drug Abuse and National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. R01DA035143-01 Total award $2,900,000. Martorella, G. (May 2017–Aug 2017). Clinicians’ perception of a Web-based intervention for the self-management of pain following discharge after cardiac surgery. Funded by Florida State University CRC First Year Assistant Professor Grant. Total award $20,000. Martorella, G. (April 2017-April 2018). Clinicians and patients’ perceptions of web-based tailored intervention for the selfmanagement of pain along the cardiac surgical care continuum. Funded by Florida State University College of Nursing Infrastructure Grant. Total Award $5,000. McFetridge-Durdle, J., & Pappas, C. (Aug 2015 – May 2017) FSURF TMH Nurse Scientist Contract for Services. Funded by Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc. Total Award $101,011.73 Parry, M., & Clarke, H. (PI) Cooper, L., Gordon, A., Harvey, P., Lallo, C., Leegard, M., LeFort, S., McFetridge-Durdle, J., McGillion, M., O’Keefe-McCarthy, S., Price, J., Stinson, J., Victor, J. C., & Watt-Watson, J. (June 2016–May 2017). HEARTPAIN: An integrated smartphone and web-based

self-management program for women with ischemic and non-ischemic cardiac pain; Funded by Canadian Institutes of Health (CIHR). Total award $100,000 (Canadian Dollars). Shelton, S. (April 2017-April 2018). Depressive symptoms and the circles of influence in a woman’s transition to motherhood. Funded by Florida State University College of Nursing Infrastructure Grant. Total Award $5,000. Shelton, S. (April 2017-April 2018). Depressive symptoms and the circles of influence in a woman’s transition to motherhood. Funded by Florida State University CRC First Year Assistant Professor Grant. Total award $20,000. Whyte, J., Whyte, M., & Cormier, E. (Jul 2015–Jun 2016). Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR): Veterans’ Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. Funded by Health Resources and Services Administration. (034788). Total award $796,743. Whyte, J. (July 2011 – June 2018) Res/ Creative Activity Award – Whyte. Funded by Florida State University Vice President for Research. Total Award $35,000. Whyte, M. (July 2017 – June 2018) Technology Simulator Grant. Funded by Florida State University Information Technology Services. Total Award $12,000.

FACULTY RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

PUBLICATIONS

2005-2015. Public Health Nursing, 34(1), 2-30.

Abbott, L., Gordon, G., Graven, L., & Martorella, G. (submitted). Who Did It Impact the Most? Moderators of the Effects of a Cardiovascular Health Intervention. Public Health Nursing.

Abbott, L., Williams, C., Slate, E., & Gropper, S. (in press). Promoting heart health among rural African Americans. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.

Abbott, L. S. & Elliott, L. T. (2017). Eliminating health disparities through action on the social determinants of health: A systematic review of home visiting in the United States,

Ai, A. L., Pappas, C., Lee, J., & White, M. (Accepted, 2016). Childhood abuse and substance abuse in lifetime among Latina-Americans nationwide. Women’s Health Issues.

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Berube, M., Gelinas, C., Martorella, G., Feeley, N., Choiniere, M., Parent, S., & Streiner, D. (submitted). The effect of psychological interventions on the prevention of pain in adults: A systematic review protocol. Systematic Reviews. Berube, M., Gelinas, C., Martorella, G., Feeley, N., Cote, J., & Choiniere, M. (2017). A hybrid Web-based and in-person self-management intervention to prevent acute to chronic pain transition post major lower extremity

trauma (iPACT-E-Trauma): Study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. JMIR Protocols, 6(6), e125. Retrieved from researchprotocols.org/2017/6/e125/ Berube, M., Gelinas, C., Martorella, G., Feeley, N., Cote, J., Laflamme, G., Rouleau, D., & Choiniere, M. (submitted). Development of a self-management intervention to prevent acute to chronic pain transition after major lower extremity trauma. Pain Management Nursing. Boitor, M., Martorella, G., Laizner, A., Maheux, C., & Gelinas, C. (submitted). Effects of massage in reducing the pain and anxiety of the cardiac surgery critically ill- a randomized controlled trial. Pain Medicine. Manuscript submitted for publication. Boitor, M., Martorella, G., Laizner, A., Maheux, C., & Gelinas, C. (in press). The effectiveness of hand-massage on the pain of cardiac surgery critically ill- a randomized controlled trial protocol. JMIR-Research Protocols. Dahlen, B., Lowe, J. & Morris, S. (2016). Giving voice to historical trauma through storytelling: the impact of boarding school experience on American Indians. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma. (Data Based). Craig-Rodriguez, A., Gordon, G., Kaplan, L. & Grubbs, L. (2017). Transitioning Florida NPs to opioid prescribing, The Nurse Practitioner, 1-8. Davis, J., Kutash, M., & Whyte, J. (2017). A comparative study of traditional sitters versus video monitoring in an acute care setting. Nurse Education and Practice, 7(3), 137-142. Dickey, S., & Cormier, E. (2016) Intrapersonal and community factors associated with prostate cancer screening among African American men in the United States. American Journal of Men’s Health. Nursing: Research and Reviews, 19. Retrieved from dx.doi. org/10.2147/NRR.S96399 Dickey, S., Cormier, E., & Cui, M. (submitted). Demographic, social support and community predictors of African American and White men receiving prostate cancer screening in the U.S. Journal of Community Health. Dickey, S., Cormier, E., Whyte, J., & Cui, M. (submitted). Intrapersonal and community factors associated with prostate cancer screening among African American men in the United States. American Journal of Men’s Health.

Dickey, S., Cormier, E., Whyte, J., Graven, L., & Ralston, P. (2016). Comparing demographic, social support and community predictors of African American and White men receiving prostate cancer screening in the U.S. Public Health Nursing. DOI:10.1111/ phn.12245 Dickey, S., & Cormier, E. Whyte, J. IV. & Ralston, P. (2017). “Intrapersonal and community factors associated with prostate cancer screening among African American Men in the United States” Nursing: Research and Reviews. dx.doi.org/10.2147/NRR.S96399 Dickey, S., Whitmore, A., & Campbell, E. (submitted). The relation among prostate cancer knowledge and psychosocial factors for prostate cancer screening among African American men: A correlational study. AIMS: Public Health. Dickey, S., Whitmore, A., & Campbell, E. (submitted). Examining correlations for a prostate cancer educational intervention and prostate cancer screening among African American men. Journal of Nursing and Health Studies. Dickey, S., Whitmore, A., & Campbell, E. (submitted). Increasing prostate cancer knowledge and rates of prostate cancer screening among African American men: The impact of an educational intervention using a quasi-experimental design. The Journal of Transcultural Nursing. Grant, J., & Graven, L. (2016). Progressing from metformin to sulfonylureas or meglitinides. Workplace Health and Safety, 64(9), 433-439. doi:10.1177/2165079916644263 Grant, J. S., & Graven, L. J. (2016). Glargine U-100 (Basaglar®): A follow-on Insulin. Home Healthcare Now, 34(6), 336-337. doi:10.1097/NHH.0000000000000414 Grant, J., & Graven, L. (2016). Insulin glargine U-300 (Toujeo®): A review. Home Healthcare Now, 156-157. Grant Keltner, J., & Graven, L. J. (in press). Intranasal glucagon for severe hypoglycemia. Home Healthcare Now. Graven, L., Martorella, G., Gordon, G., Grant, J., & Higgins, M. (2017). Increased likelihood of depression in outpatients with heart failure: A logistic regression analysis. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 69, 57-65. Graven, L., Martorella, G., Grant, J., &

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setting: a mixed-methods hospital quality improvement study. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 30(6), 722-728. Rudner, N. & Kung, Y. M. (2017). An assessment of physician supervision of nurse practitioners. Journal of Nursing Regulation, 7(4), 22-29. Sellers, J., Gordon, G. & Porterfield, S (Submitted 2016 ). Verbal abuse experiences by nurses. Applied Nursing Research. Staebler, S., Campbell, J., Cornelius, P., Fallin-Bennet, A., Fry-Bowers, E., Kung, Y. M., LaFever, D., Miller, J. (in press). Policy and political advocacy: Comparison study of nursing faculty to determine current practices, perceptions and barriers to teaching health policy. Journal of Professional Nursing. Whyte, J., Whyte, M., & Dickey, S. (submitted). HIV stigma in health workers in Ryan White Care Act funded settings: An interdisciplinary examination. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care.

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June). Intensity estimation in Poisson processes with compositional noise. In ICSA Applied Statistics Symposium. Presentation at the meeting of International Chinese Statistical Association, Atlanta, GA. (International) Grant, J. S., Graven, L. J., & Gordon, G. (presented 2016, July). Predictors of depression in heart failure patients. Presentation at International Rural Nursing Conference, Rural Nursing Organization, Rapid City, South Dakota. (International) Graven, L., Grant, J. S., & Bahorski, J. (presented 2016, September). Gender and ethnic differences in heart failure self-care. Poster presentation at 20th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Heart Failure Society of America, Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA), Orlando, FL. (National) Graven, L., Gordon, G., Bahorski, J., & Grant, J. S. (presented 2017, February). The coping in heart failure (cope-hf) partnership intervention for depression: a pilot study. Presentation at 31st Annual Conference of the Southern Nursing Research Society, Southern Nursing Research Society, Dallas, TX. (Regional) Graven, L., Gordon, G., Bahorski, J., & Grant Keltner, J. (presented 2016, November). Coping partnership intervention improves heart failure self-care confidence and reduces unplanned healthcare utilization. Presentation at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2016, American Heart Association, New Orleans, LA. (National) Harley, K. & Porterfield, S. (2017). Compassion fatigue. Tallahassee Memorial Hospital CPE. Kung, Y. M. (2017). What does physician supervision really looks like? 2017 American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Kung, Y. M. (2016). Nursing unity: Harness the power to improve health. Florida Nurses Association Northeast Regional Conference, Daytona, FL. (Regional) Lowe, J. (presented 2017, June) Development of the first indigenous nursing research center. Association of Black Nursing Faculty Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. (National) Lowe, J. (presented 2017, June). Native American nursing doctorates and indigenous nursing research. American Nurses Association General Membership Meeting, Washington, DC. (National)

Lowe, J. (presented 2017, June). Journey to conducting indigenous nursing research and the development of the first indigenous nursing research center. SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association Annual Institute, Silver Springs, MD. (National) Lowe, J. (presented 2017, February). Historical and current perspectives and health disparities among Native Americans. Native voices concepts of health and wellness among contemporary American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiians, National Library of Medicine, Dover, DE. (National) Lowe, J. (presented 2017, February). Health disparities from a Native American perspective. Presentation at 31st Annual Conference of the Southern Nursing Research Society, Southern Nursing Research Society, Dallas, TX. (Regional) Lowe, J. (presented 2017, May). Program of research: Indigenous health equity. Sigma Theta Tau Beta Pi Research Meeting, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. (Local). Lowe, J. (presented 2017, May). “Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity (INRHE) Center”. College of Nursing Advisory Council, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, Sept. 2016. (Local) Martorella, G., Boitor, M., & Gelinas, C. (presented 2016, May). Hand massage therapy: feasibility and acceptability in ICU patients. Poster presentation at American Pain Society Annual Meeting, American Pain Society, Austin, Texas. (International) Ogunsanya, M., & Dickey, S. (presented 2016, November). Quality of Life among Black Men with Prostate Cancer: An Integrative Review. Poster presentation at The Science of Global Prostate Cancer Disparities in Black Men, he State of Florida Prostate Cancer Advisory Council, Orlando, Florida. (International) Retrieved from www.globalprostatecancerconference.com O’Keefe-McCarthy, S., McGillion, M., Victor, J. C., Rizza, S., & McFetridge-Durdle, J. A. (presented 2016, October). Pain descriptors reported by men and women during an acute coronary syndrome emergency department admission. Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses, Montreal, Quebec. (International) O’Keefe-McCarthy, S., McGillion, M., Clarke, S., Victor, J. C., Rizza, S., &

McFetridge-Durdle, J. A. (presented 2016, May). Characteristics of acute chest pain in men and women with acute coronary syndrome: A complex pain presentation. 39th Annual Canadian Pain Society Meeting, Vancouver, BC. (National) O’Keefe-McCarthy, S., McGillion, M., Clarke, S., Victor, J. C., Rizza, S., & McFetridge-Durdle, J. A. (presented 2016, May). Characteristics of Acute Chest Pain in Men and Women with Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Complex Pain Presentation. Paper presented at 2016 CCCN Spring National Conference and Annual Meeting, Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses, Halifax, Nova Scotia. (National) Park, S. H. (2016). Factors influencing obesity among preschoolers: Multi level approach. Poster presentation at Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International 27th International Nursing Research Congress, Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Cape Town, South Africa. (International) Park, S. H. (presented 2017, March). Asian Parents’ Child Weight Perception: A Systematic Review. Poster presentation. Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association 14th Annual National Conference. Honolulu, HI (National). Parry, M., Bjornnes, A. K., Ayala, P., Clarke, H., Cooper, L., Gordon, A., Harvey, P., Lalloo, C., Leegaard, M., LeFort, S., Lenton, E., McFetridge-Durdle, J. A., McGillion, M., O’Keefe McCarthy, S., Price, J., Stinson, J., Victor, J. C., & Watt-Watson, J. (presented 2017, January). Contextualizing cardiac pain in women: An evidence map. Collaborative Academic Practice Scientific Event, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada. (Regional) Parry, M., Bjoernnes, A. K., Clark, H., Cooper, L., Gordon, A., Harvey, P., Lallo, C., Leegaard, M., LeFort, S., McFetridge-Durdle, J. A., McGillion, M., O’Keefe-McCarthy, S., Price, J., Stinson, J., Victor, J. C., & Watt-Watson, J. (presented 2017, May). Cardiac pain in women: An iterative process to mapping the evidence. Canadian Pain Society Scientific Meeting, Halifax, Nova Scotia. (National) Whyte, J. (presented 2017, February). An interprofessional examination of stigma in HIV/ AIDS service provision. Presentation at 31st Annual Conference of the Southern Nursing Research Society, Southern Nursing Research Society, Dallas, TX. (Regional)

2017 College of Nursing Annual Report

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS A MESSAGE FROM THE ASSOCIATE DEAN

iven that I am a Nole Nurse (Class of 1970), it gives me immense pleasure to see the great strides forward the college has taken over the past few years. The fact that we are part of a great, pre-imminent university has inspired the college to do more and be more. While continuing a proud history of producing exceptional nurses for the profession, the College of Nursing is beginning to make its mark in areas of research and service. Having just completed developing the foundations of a new strategic plan, the College of Nursing intends to be a leader in addressing health disparities and promoting health equity. Our accomplishments and our aspirations are the result of fine leadership from our Dean, Dr. Judith McFetridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Durdle, faculty that is committed to the profession of nursing, steadfast support from our staff, remarkable students, and the continued support from our alumni. As you read through this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Report, just imagine where we can go from here! Sincerely,

DR. ROXANNE PICKETT-HAUBER

Roxanne Pickett-Hauber, PhD, RN Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

ACCREDITATION VISIT The FSU College of Nursing will be undergoing its accreditation visit by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in November of the fall 2017 semester. The CCNE requires that constituents and other interested parties be given the opportunity to submit, in writing, comments concerning the programs qualifications for accreditation. Comments must be submitted to CCNE no later than October 6, 2017. All individuals or groups wishing to submit comments must send them to:

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Attn: Third-Party Comments One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530 Washington, D.C. 20036 Or thirdpartycomments@aacn.nche.edu

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM A MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT DEAN nn 38 students graduated with honors (Cum Laude, Magna

Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude)

In addition to their academic achievements, our graduating seniors also continued to showcase and develop important leadership skills, and gave back to the community. nn Steve Lizano - CON recipient for FSU Humanitarian

Award

nn Lauren Mix served on the FSU Student Senate from fall

2015 through spring 2017 and was the first nursing student to serve consecutive terms.

nn Shelby Lawrence - College of Nursing’s spring 2016

Leadershape recipient

nn Ten seniors served on the Dean’s Leadership Council and

participated in activities to facilitate stronger connections between our alumni and the College of Nursing

nn Over the last two years our students have logged 133,473

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his has been another outstanding year for students enrolled in the undergraduate program. Nursing continues to attract some of the best and brightest students, and the students admitted in the fall of 2016 (spring 2018 graduating class) were no exception. The average incoming student GPA was 3.7 and the average science GPA was 3.6. In keeping with our tradition of excellence, we are expecting great things from them. The spring 2017 BSN graduating class enjoyed many successes within the College of Nursing (CON), across campus, and in the local community. Some of their academic achievements included:

community service hours, worth an estimated $2.7 million. Students collaborated with the FSU Health Center and with six County Health Departments to provide outreach and care, including health screening and flu vaccine clinics. Students administered nearly 2000 flu vaccines to students, faculty and staff.

nn The College of Nursing continues to engage in a

collaborative relationship with the FSU College of Medicine through the Maryland Oaks – Chapman Project providing health education and health screening events during the fall and spring semesters to the residents of the Maryland Oaks community.

nn The College of Nursing continues to engage in a

collaborative relationship with the FSU Health Center by participating in the campus wide flu vaccine campaign each fall semester. At the conclusion of this campaign— students administered nearly 2,000 flu vaccines to students, faculty and staff across the FSU campus.

nn Roberto Flores was one of four students featured on the FSU

The demand for nurses is high, and our recent graduates are well on their way to successful careers in nursing. The NCLEX pass rate for the spring 2017 graduating class is 96.91% (as of August 2), and 90% of our May 2017 graduates were employed within six months following graduation, with 60% of them remaining in Florida.

nn Approximately 33% of the senior class (25 students)

Cynthia Lewis, DNP, MPH, RN Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Program

nn Malia Hafner - FSU undergraduate Academic Leadership

Award recipient

nn Kelli Welhaf - 1st FSU nursing student to be the recipient of

the Daisy Award in fall 2016

thank you post card to alumni donor

achieved Garnet and Gold status recognition at the time of graduation.

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SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The College of Nursingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beta Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Nursing honor society inducted 75 student members on October 20, 2016. Students must be ranked in the top 35% of their class in ordered to be considered for membership. Some of the newly inducted STTI members, faculty, staff, and friends were in attendance at the Annual Beta Pi Chapter of STTI Nursing Honor Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research Dinner on February 8 in the Grand Ballroom of the FSU Alumni Center. Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about the research being conducted by College of Nursing faculty members.

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GARNET AND GOLD SCHOLAR SOCIETY Florida State Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prestigious Garnet and Gold Scholar Society welcomed 216 new members this spring. This was the largest group of inductees to date, and 25 of the 216 new members were graduates of the College of Nursing. The Garnet and Gold Scholar Society recognizes accomplished undergraduate students who excel within and beyond the classroom in at least three of five areas: International experience, internship, leadership, research and service.

To become an inductee of the Garnet and Gold Scholar Society, students must meet the engagement area criteria and submit a synthesis reflection project in their final semester before graduation. Participants are recognized at graduation and receive a designation on their official university transcript, both of which make the students more marketable to potential employers or graduate programs. The students, all graduating seniors, were inducted into the Garnet and Gold Scholar Society during a special ceremony on April 27.

GARNET AND GOLD SCHOLAR SOCIETY INDUCTEES Julie Ackerman Leslie Blalock Nicole Bonitto Allyson Bush Kelsey Collazo

Kristi Creel Haizea Lee Gonzalez Savanna Harris Emily Holmes Margo King

Steve Lizano Andrea Megiel Jennifer Meier Amy Nayfield Stephanie Nusche

Ashley Ohorodnik Lauren Poiley Alex Price Allison Schepers Lauren Schoneck

Mazel Sievers Katy Smith Megan Smith Cathryn Urso Rebecca Wright

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ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP AWARD: MALIA HAFNER During her senior year Malia served as Chair of the College of Nursing’s Student Leadership Council. Her responsibilities in this role included scheduling and coordinating meetings with council members, and planning and executing Leadership Council events for the College of Nursing. In fall 2016, Malia was instrumental in coordinating student

participation in the College of Nursing’s Annual Fall Tailgate, Parent’s weekend activities, and the homecoming parade. She accomplished all of this while maintaining an overall GPA of 3.48 and a nursing GPA of 3.17. Dr. Cynthia Lewis, stated in her nomination that “Malia is self-directed, always ready to take on new tasks and works well with

others. Her strengths include her ability to adapt to meet the demands of changing conditions and new circumstances, her ability to effectively prioritize and organize her work, her attention to detail, and her commitment to achieving her goals and objectives. She is an exceptional person and a compassionate and caring individual.”

DAISY IN TRAINING AWARD: KELLI WELHAUF The College of Nursing awarded its first DAISY in Training award during the 2016 Homecoming Awards Ceremony and Dinner to Kelli Welhauf. Kelli is an outgoing, enthusiastic, clinically competent, and overall extremely compassionate student. She came to Florida State University as a freshman in 2013 and began her journey with the College of Nursing in the fall of 2015. As a freshman, Kelli was inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma honor society, and as a sophomore, became a member of the Florida State University cheerleading program. She had the opportunity to be a leader for the university, participate in community service events, and cheer for sports such as football, volleyball, and basketball. Being accepted to the College of Nursing at Florida State was the beginning of her journey to becoming a nurse and she was beyond excited. As a senior in the nursing program, she was inducted into Sigma

Theta Tau International, a global honor society of nursing. Kelli knew since high school that nursing was her passion and future goal. After graduation, Kelli plans to move to Atlanta and work in a Labor and Delivery or NICU unit.

HUMANITARIAN AWARD: STEVE LIZANO

Senior nursing student Steve Lizano was the recipient of the 2017 College of Nursing’s Humanitarian Award. While a student, Lizano participated in service projects in collaboration with the FSU College of Medicine. Of the many service projects, he said the health outreach in Immokalee, FL where they worked with the community to address health disparities and determine the community’s needs, was the most meaningful. Lizano, shared the following about his experience: “My group

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worked collaboratively with the staff at the medical clinic to organize times and locations for us to conduct free health screenings throughout the city. Many of the people living there are migrant workers, so we knew they worked long hours until late at night. To accommodate we set up our tents at the location where the buses drop them off and started screenings at night instead of during the day. For the other members in the community, we began the health outreach early in the mornings at schools, churches, and places where a lot of the members congregate. My role in the group was very fluid. I did blood pressure screenings and interpreted the results to the members using laymen’s terms to ensure they fully understood their results. I also conducted vision tests and checked the blood glucose and body mass index of diabetics.

Patient education was paramount. For those who did not speak English very well, I translated the instructions and results in Spanish. There were many people who were on blood pressure medication, but stopped taking it, either because their prescription ran out and they could not afford a refill, or their doctors are out of the country. We found resources and medical clinics that would see them at no cost to ensure they stayed compliant with their medications regardless. In other words, we were advocating for our “patients”, and in the nursing world this is a huge role we take on, on a daily basis. Through this outreach program I have learned how diverse the world is, and how everyone should be treated equally regardless of their race, sex, or social status. I have gained additional knowledge and values that I will use as I start my career in nursing.”

A MESSAGE FROM THE VBSN PROGRAM DIRECTOR The Veterans Bachelor of Science in Nursing (VBSN) Program Director, Dr. Jim Whyte (U.S. Navy Retired), is pleased to report that 2016-2017 was the second funded year of the program, which saw gradual increases in enrollment in both the traditional and accelerated cohorts of the VBSN program. Nationally, the program has continued to be a success, with HRSA committing to an additional year of funding for the programs in the cohort ahead of us. This coming year will be our final funded year, although we are hopeful that HRSA will continue this trend. We have offered our Transition to Professional Nursing Practice course three times since the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inception. An additional offering was made to facilitate Rosa Andresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; progress in the program. Rosa Andres, a notable student entered the program during this year. Ms. Andres is a first generation American, the first person in her family to serve in the US Military and the first person in her family to attend College. After 4 years of service in the US Navy as a Corpsman serving with two Marine Corps Wing Support Squadrons. Rosa is entering her senior year of study for her BSN in traditional program. Mazel Sievers, a traditional student, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Mazel served previously as an enlisted Airman, and had been selected for the Medical Enlisted Commissioning program.

DR. JAMES WHYTE To sustain the positive momentum and continue to increase enrollment in the VBSN program we have begun outreach with reserve component units from each of the branches, as well as the state and community colleges, in efforts to attract higher numbers of qualified veterans. James Whyte IV, ND, PhD, ARNP, FNAP Director, VBSN Program 2017 College of Nursing Annual Report

Mazel Sievers, a traditional student,being commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force.

SERVICE MEMBER CHANGED CAREER, BECAME A NURSE Mazel Sievers joined the United States Air Force (USAF) in August of 2011, and served as an enlisted Staff Sergeant while enrolled in nursing school. He will be commissioned upon graduation from Florida State University (FSU). Prior to beginning nursing school Mazel was assigned to the 823rd RED HORSE squadron where he spent four years as a construction worker. During this assignment he had the opportunity to deploy in support of Task Force Mahogany. This was a unique mission that gave him the opportunity to build schools for Belizean children by taking part in military humanitarian missions. While constructing schools, the Air Force also had a health care mission to support the local Belizeans, and this motivated Mazel to pursue opportunities to become a USAF nurse through the Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program. This unique program allows enlisted military personnel to pursue a career in nursing while on active duty status. Upon returning from Belize, Mazel began taking night classes to receive his Pre-Nursing Associates of Arts from Pensacola State College. After completing his associate’s degree in preparation for nursing school he was selected for his second deployment to Kuwait in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. During this mission Mazel continued to lead construction crews in the 823rd RED HORSE to support various deployment operations. During this deployment he spent his daytime operations serving as a construction worker, and during his free time at night he would coordinate paperwork information with his homestation for the opportunity to be commissioned as a nurse in the USAF. In order to be commissioned as a nurse in the USAF he first needed to be accepted into a civilian nursing program. Mazel was accepted for admission into nursing programs at the University of West Florida and Florida State University. Three weeks after returning from an eight month long deployment, he found out he was one of forty-four airmen selected for the Air Force Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program. Upon learning of his acceptance Mazel immediately notified the USAF that he would prefer to attend FSU based on the reputation of their nursing program, and the university as a whole.

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After arriving in Tallahassee, Florida to pursue his bachelor’s degree, Mazel immediately sought out opportunities to get involved in programs through the College of Nursing (CON) and help out in the community. The military had provided Mazel with m any opportunities to support individuals in need, and he was pleasantly surprised to be given the opportunity to take part in FSU Cares through FSU’s CON. FSU Cares, based out of FSU’s College of Medicine partners with the CON to provide care to vulnerable populations throughout Florida. The military continuously challenged Mazel to perform academically and professionally, and FSU continued to push him to perform to the fullest of his capabilities. During his time at the CON he was challenged not only academically, but outside of the classroom as well. Mazel shared “Florida State University is extremely committed to supporting military students to be successful post-graduation, and I am extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend FSU the past two years.” Post-graduation Mazel attended commissioned officer training (COT) in Montgomery, AL. After completing COT he will attend the nursetransitioning program in Cincinnati, OH to further his nursing knowledge before moving on to his first duty station. Mazel will be stationed in Anchorage, Alaska as a medical surgical nurse. He looks forward to the new experiences ahead, and credits his confidence as a new nurse to the academic rigor provided by the FSU CON. Upon reflection, Mazel said “This University welcomed me with open arms, and provided numerous opportunities to experience all aspects of nursing in order to become a well-rounded professional.” For more information, visit nursing.fsu.edu/Programs/VeteransBSN-Program or email info@nursing.fsu.edu.

GRADUATE PROGRAM A MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT DEAN Great things are happening in the College of Nursingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Graduate Programs. Our students continue to perform well academically, our graduates are employed across the state of Florida, and both are making a difference in the communities they serve. I am excited to share our accomplishments with you. Our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is thriving. Each year we have about 75 DNP students enrolled, with a new cohort of 24-26 students arriving each fall. In May 2017, we graduated 20 DNP students, and our current pass rate on the Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam is 100 percent. Another program that is thriving is the new Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certificate program. The first cohort started this spring (January 2017); our goal was to enroll five students, and we enrolled 10. We currently have 60 applications for the next cohort (the application deadline is November 2017). With this tentative number of applicants, we are exploring having two cohorts admitted a year (one in the spring, and another in the fall), which means we could admit 40 new students each semester. The PMHNP certificate allows the student to sit for PMHNP certification. Nationally, there is a huge shortage of Psychiatric Mental Health providers and nurse practitioners will be able to fill the void. Our graduate students have been involved in a number of different activities that are also making a difference: Sports physicals for the Special Olympics participants; the Remote Area Medical (RAM) USA clinic in Bradenton, Florida; and our global health medical trips to Nicaragua.

Our global health involvement has been a wonderful experience for the DNP students as they perform independently alongside College of Medicine colleagues. In November 2015 and 2016 the Remote Area Medical (RAM) USA clinic in the Bradenton area provided $1 million in free care to those without health insurance. This event took place at the Manatee Technical College with more than 1,600 patients being seen each year. In 2015, five, 3rd year Doctor of Nursing Practice students (Alicia CraigRodriguez, Bridget Ratner, Sarah Whipple, Andrew Blix, and Dawn Lyke) in the Family Nurse Practitioner track participated in the two-day event along with FSU nursing faculty member Dr. Barbara Jamison. In

DR. SUSAN PORTERFIELD 2016, we had two faculty, Drs. Alicia Craig-Rodriguez and Theresa Winton, and six DNP students participate (Jessica Radcliffe, Erika Tietjen, Tatiana Dorenko, Jizzel Icay DeLeon, Meghan Miller, and Simona Devenish). We plan to participate in two RAM clinics this coming fall, one in Bradenton, Florida and one in Pensacola, Florida. The past three years we have been asked by the area Special Olympics coordinators to perform sports physicals. The DNP students and five faculty members have been very active in volunteering to conduct these physicals, and as a result we have conducted over 100 physicals. We are scheduled to do more in November. Our global health involvement has been a wonderful experience for the DNP students as they perform independently alongside College of Medicine colleagues. We travel to Nicaragua twice a year with the College of Medicine and take four DNP students and one FNP faculty. The days are long, but are rewarding for both the families of Nicaragua and our students. The most recent trip in June was for 10 days, and all the participants worked 10 to 12 hours days to provide physical health screenings, vaccinations, and disease management. The DNP students are also engaged in Evidence-Based Practice research projects, and on May 4, at 4:00 pm in the Alumni Center Ballroom, 20 DNP students showcased their research projects prior to graduation. Photos and details highlighting the 2017 DNP Research Exposition are shown next on several pages. Susan Porterfield, PhD, FNP-c Assistant Dean, Graduate Program

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2017 DNP RESEARCH EXPOSITION On May 4, 20 DNP students showcased their research projects to College of Nursing leadership, faculty, staff, alumni, family, and friends. Podium presentations were provided by DNP students Hannah Cameron, Christie Jones, and Jill Koepke. Poster presentations were also provided by the graduating DNP students, and they had an opportunity to speak with exposition participants about their clinical research.

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Sabrina Baker, BSN, RN

A study of the risk of phlebitis due to peripherally infused amiodarone

Kimberly Callow, BSN, RN

Screening and identification of intimate partner violence: Applications to emergency department nursing staff

Hannah Cameron, MSN, BSN, RN

Nurses’ perceptions and practices related to alarm management: An evaluation of a new alarm management policy and educational program

Simona Devenish, BSN, RN, CMSRN

An educational intervention to improve nurses’ end of life care competency

Heather Franklin, MPH, BSN, BA

Training and beliefs on administration and discussion of HPV vaccinations

Amber Gennie, BSN, RN

The experience of the HIV disclosure process during childhood

Natalie Glover, BSN, RNC-NICIII

Moral distress and the perception of ethical work climate among nurses in neonatal and pediatric care settings: A statewide survey

Kendra Harley, BSN, RN

Compassion fatigue among hospice and palliative care nurses in Florida: A workforce enhancement project

Amanda Hill, BSN, RN

HPV vaccine for adolescent males: Factors affecting parental decisions to vaccinate

Christina Jones, MS, BSN, RN, CRRN, CCC-SLP

Nursing students’ knowledge of the nurse’s role in the management of dysphagia

Jill Koepke, BSN, RN

Aggressive patient behaviors: Exploring education, organizational culture, and nurse retention

Cheyenne Pradere, BSN, RN

The impact of stroke prevention clinics on hospital readmission after ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke

Ebony Robertson, BSN, RN

Nurse’s knowledge and attitudes towards caring for the patient with Sickle Cell disease

Jennie Strickland, BSN, RN

Prisoners as patients in acute care settings: Nurses’ identification of caring nurse-patient interactions

Taryn Talley, MSN, RN

Use of a smartphone application in the self-management of heart failure

Brittany Tenorio, BSN, RN

Factors influencing cessation of breastfeeding practices

Gerald Trotman, BSN, RN

Efficacy of group visits for hypertension education

Francesca Walters, BSN, RN

The effects of music on adult patients undergoing elective cosmetic surgery

Claire Winfree, BSN, RN

The effectiveness of kinesiology tape on medial tibial stress syndrome in adult runners

Elizabeth Zdunich, MSCP, BSN, RN

Veteran and caregiver needs: Addressed or left wanting on Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida’s gulf coast.

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FALL & SPRING PINNING CEREMONIES

DR. ALICIA CRAIG-RODRIGUEZ

DR. LORETTA JACKSON-BROWN

SPEAKER AT THE FALL 2016 PINNING CEREMONY

SPEAKER AT THE SPRING 2017 PINNING CEREMONY

College of Nursing Alumnae served as guest speakers for the fall 2016 and spring 2017 Pinning Ceremonies, and provided graduates with pearls of wisdom as they graduate and begin their nursing careers.

Finally, she encouraged the graduating class to come back to FSU when they are ready to continue their nursing education.

On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 6:00 pm the College of Nursing held its Fall Convocation Ceremony in Opperman Hall, located in the College of Music. Faculty, staff, alumni, family and friends came to celebrate and recognize the 6th graduating class of 31 ABSN students, including Christopher Brooks – the first graduate of the Veterans BSN program. College of Nursing Alumna Dr. Alicia (Ali) Craig-Rodriguez (DNP ’16) was the guest speaker, and she delivered a congratulatory message along with lessons she has learned during her 25-year nursing career. The pearls of wisdom she shared with the graduates included:

On Friday, May 5 at 6:00 pm in the Ruby Diamond Concert Hall the College held its spring pinning ceremony. The spring 2017 graduating class of 74 BSN, 9 MSN, and 20 DNP students had the opportunity to hear from another successful alumna. Dr. Loretta Jackson-Brown (BSN ’87), a retired Air Force Lt. Col provided some inspiring words to students as they began their nursing journey. She encouraged the graduates to “face their fears” and to “stay ready” for the opportunities that will come their way and shape them into fantastic nurses. She emphasized the importance of: nn Joining professional nursing associations

Build your body of work – Learning is a lifelong process that begins with a strong educational foundation and continues to grow and develop with new experiences that enrich your personal and professional journey.

nn Owning your practice and making it personal, by saying “I practice nursing at …”, when people ask you where you work

Build your life – Place yourself and your family first, practice with courage and conviction, and align your professional opportunities with your personal values.

nn Being kind to patients and colleagues

Build your legacy – Seek out a mentor for guidance and wisdom. Then, when it is your turn, give back to the next generation by sharing the wisdom learned during your own personal professional journey.

nn Developing strength by doing the things you think you cannot do nn Living your life in such a way that you help others win She ended her address with the following message, “Remember, you are not just a nurse; you are an FSU Nurse!”

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FROM THE ARCHIVES This year marks another milestone for the College of Nursing. The first class of students formally admitted to the College of Nursing graduated 65 years ago in 1952. Since then, we have graduated over 7,517 nurses who have made a difference around the globe. As we reach another milestone, we want to share why the decision was made to start a nursing program at Florida State University, and the role the United States Public Health Service (USPHS); and statewide nursing organizations; educational leaders; hospitals; and medical professionals played in the decision to start a collegiate nursing program.

ELLWYNE VREELAND In 1948 Ellwynne Vreeland, a Nurse Education Consultant on loan from the USPHS, conducted a survey of nursing resources, needs and educational facilities for nurses in Florida. Based on the results of the survey, Miss Vreeland determined that there was an urgent demand for increased numbers of better prepared nursing personnel in the state of Florida. Once the survey was complete, questions remained as to how to establish the nursing program, what would the curriculum be, and where the program would be located.

THE START OF THE COLLEGE OF NURSING In 1950, FSU President Doak Campbell felt the University was ready to assume the responsibility for establishing a sound collegiate program in nursing as soon as possible, so he requested the services of Dr. Margaret Bridgman. Dr. Bridgman was a Consultant in Collegiate Nursing Education for the Russell Sage Foundation. In January 1950 she presented the report titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Report Concerning the Proposed College of Nursing Florida State Universityâ&#x20AC;? to President Campbell. Dr. Bridgman strongly recommended establishing a school of nursing at Florida State University to meet the needs of the State. In order for the program to be successful, she wrote that the first and crucially important step to establishing the program was to hire a highly-qualified Dean as soon as possible. After the decision was made to start a collegiate nursing program, President Campbell hired Vivian M. Duxbury as the first Dean of the College of Nursing. 26

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FIRST GRADUATES In 1952, the School of Nursing awarded its first degrees to three women students. In the fall, faculty members Agnes Salisbury and Karleen Gillies began teaching the first extension courses in Jacksonville and Miami, respectively. In 1958, the SON became the only nursing school in Florida accredited by the National League for Nursing and was one of less than 100 in the nation.

THE SCHOOL OF NURSING FINDS A HOME At first, there was no particular building reserved for the nursing program; offices and classes were held in various buildings around campus. The School of Nursing moved into its new building, in the fall of 1975. The College of Nursing building was named Vivian M. Duxbury Hall in honor of the first dean who served from 1950-1971. Throughout its history, the College of Nursing has had seven deans and resided in seven buildings across campus.

We hope you will enjoy this pictorial display of student experiences through the decades at the College of Nursing.

Dean Duxbury at Florida Nurses Association Conference with Karleen Gillies and Agnes Salisbury

1970s Nursing Class

1988 Recognition Celebration for Dr. Marjorie Sparkman

December 1993 Pinning Ceremony

Class Photo 1962

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CALLING ALL NOLE NURSES! How many times have you been surprised to learn that one of your nursing colleagues at work is actually a NOLE NURSE? Since 1952 there have been approximately 7,517 of graduates from FSU School/ College of Nursing. Wouldn’t it be great to have a way that you could easily connect with other Nole Nurses in your community or reconnect with an old classmate? To help you better connect with your fellow Nole Nurses, the FSU College of Nursing (CON) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Nole Nurse Alumni Networking Group (a.k.a. “Nole Nurse Alumni Group). The purpose of the Group is to support the mission of the CON by being the link between the college and our alumni. It may also assist in recruiting students, participating in outreach activities, and promoting the high standards of the College of Nursing. Three alumni have volunteered to serve as Group officers and are busy planning activities to support alumni. To date, they have: 1. Established a Nole Nurse Alumni Group Facebook page. Thus far, 154 people have joined. You can request to join the page by going to facebook.com/groups/nole nurse alumni/. 2. Developed an alumni survey to help determine ways to improve engagement between the CON and our alumni. You should have received a link to the survey attached to an e-mail from the CON. Your feedback will help us know how to best serve you. You will hear the results at the annual Homecoming gathering and on the Facebook page and CON website. 3. Began designing a logo for the Group to be used on t-shirts and other Nursing alumni products. When completed, you will be able to purchase items to show your ‘Nole Nurse pride. You can review the Nole Nurse Alumni Networking Group leadership and Bylaws on the CON Website at nursing.fsu.edu/ alumni/alumni-networking-group.

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Sincerely, Nole Nurse Alumni Group Board: Kathleen Perrott Wilson (BSN ’78), Chair Loretta Jackson Brown (BSN ’87), Vice-Chair Carol McCormick (BSN ’72, MSN ’04), Secretary

ALUMNI RECOGNITION 2016 DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARD RECIPIENTS Adult Primary Care and has EDUCATOR taken advantage of numerous Sandra B. Dunbar, RN, PhD, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA (BSN ‘72) is the Associate Dean of Academic Advancement and the Charles Howard Candler Professor of Cardiovascular Nursing at the Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing in Atlanta, GA. As a nurse educator, she has taught in multiple universities across all programs including BSN, leading a Master’s Critical Care Nursing Program, and serving as Director of the PhD in Nursing program at Emory University. She is Director of a T32 Institutional training program for pre and postdoctoral trainees. She has focused her program of research on improving outcomes for complex cardiovascular patients and their families and has conducted NIH, AHA and other funded clinical trials that developed and tested interventions to improve self-care and quality of life and reduce cardiovascular risk, psychosocial distress and health resource use. Her leadership has benefited several professional nursing organizations in that she has served as Chair of the Council of Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing of the American Heart Association (AHA), chair of the Nursing Council of the Heart Failure Society of America, President of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, and is on the Board of Directors of the Preventive Cardiovascular Nursing Association (PCNA). She holds fellowships in the AHA, the American Academy of Nursing, and PCNA. She has published widely in nursing and interdisciplinary journal and has presented her work at local, national, and international scientific meetings. An avid Seminole supporter, she has served on the National Alumni Board of Directors for Florida State University.

PRACTITIONER In a career spanning over 44 years, Julie Holt, FNP-c (BSN ‘71) has clearly demonstrated outstanding achievement in many areas of nursing including medical-surgical nursing, emergency room nursing, emergency room nursing management, internal medicine advanced practice nursing, gynecology advanced practice nursing, urology advanced practice nursing, advanced practice nursing preceptor, medical practice preceptor, community nursing educator, community nursing volunteer, nursing researcher, nursing consultant and professional nursing leader. Julie has been strongly committed to the nursing profession and to the continued enhancement of her own professional growth throughout her distinguished career. While working as an emergency room nurse in the early 70’s she was selected for a new federally funded program to create more highly trained nurses. Courses were offered in the Program in Medical Science (PIMS) which later became the FSU College of Medicine. She finished the program and became an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP). She was the first nurse practitioner to be granted privileges at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. She is certified in

opportunities to increase her skills and knowledge. Julie has clearly earned the respect of her peers and made significant contributions to the field of nursing and to the betterment of her community. She has received the Nursing Excellence Award/Nurse Practitioner and was a founder of the Tallahassee Chapter of the Council of Advanced Practice Nurses, where she has been elected to many leadership roles, including President, by her peers.

GOVERNMENT SERVICE Lieutenant Colonel Stephen E. “Sap” Sapiera (BSN ‘93) is the Chief Nurse and Group Patient Advocate at the 412th Medical Group, Edwards Air Force Base, California. He directs nursing services for 59 nursing personnel across 3 Squadrons in support of 61,000 patient visits per year. He serves as the subject matter expert with primary functional authority, responsibility, and accountability for nursing practice standards for the Edwards Air Force Base empaneled population. Lt Col Sapiera ensures competency of nursing service personnel and has oversight of Group Education and, Training, customer service, TeamSTEPPs, and the Continuous Process Improvement program. After Lt Col Sapiera graduated from the Florida State University School of Nursing, he was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps. He is board certified in ambulatory care nursing and has a Master’s Degree in Military Operational Arts and Science from the Air University. Prior to his current assignment, he was a Senior Program Manager, Education and Training (E&T) Division, at the Air Force Medical Operation Agency at Joint Base San Antonio where he provided E&T direction for 75 Military Treatment Facilities and 4 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons. He managed 3 Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) level contracts and was the AFMS Superuser for Mosby’s Skills. Lieutenant Colonel Sapiera was deployed for two tours to a Contingency Aeromedical Evacuation Facility in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and has deployed aboard the US Naval Hospital Ship, USNS Mercy, in support of PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2008. 2017 College of Nursing Annual Report

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients and Dean Judith McFetridge-Durdle

2016 DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARD RECIPIENTS PRACTITIONER Amber Hopcroft, BSN, RNC-OB (BSN ‘09) was selected as the Recent Alumni - Practitioner Category Award recipient for 2016. She received her DNP with specialization as a certified nurse midwife in December 2016. Amber is presently an RNC-OB employed at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies in Orlando, Florida, and has been working as a labor and delivery nurse at that facility since 2012. Prior to that, she worked in the Labor and Delivery (L&D) unit at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, which was her first job as a registered nurse after graduating cum laude from Florida State University in May 2009. After working in L&D, and struggling with infertility, Amber discovered that she wanted to take her nursing career to an advanced level as a primary healthcare provider for women. After receiving her doctoral degree, Amber plans to work full time as a certified nurse-midwife hospitalist with a high-volume OB/GYN practice in Orlando.

COMMUNITY SERVICE Mykal O’Shea, MSN, ARPN, FNP-BC (BSN ‘09) was selected as the Recent Alumni - Community Service Category Award recipient for 2016. Mykal is a native Floridian from Clearwater and a graduate of Florida State University. In 2009, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida State University College of Nursing and then went on to receive her Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner specialty with focus on Pediatrics) from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. After graduation as an FNP, Mykal worked as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in a busy primary pediatric care clinic in Florida. This clinic served a diverse population with varying socioeconomic statuses and ethnicities. This solidified her love and passion for pediatrics and serving those in need.

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In 2013, she moved to Houston, TX where she joined Legacy Community Health, a large Federally Qualified Health Center providing care for the underserved populations of Houston. She serves as the Director of an innovative large School Based Health Care program bringing affordable, high quality primary healthcare access to children in charter schools across Houston. Currently, her program consists of 11 full service clinics staffed by Nurse practitioners across greater Houston. The clinics remove barriers to care for children and adolescents.

2017 DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES The College of Nursing is pleased to announce the 2017 Distinguished Graduate Award recipients. The award recipients will be recognized during this year’s homecoming activities on Friday, November 17. Additional information on how to register for homecoming will be available on the College of Nursing’s website and sent via e-mail beginning in October. Margaret E. Polk (BSN ‘76), RN, BSN, NCSN has been selected as the Distinguished Graduate Award recipient in the Practitioner Category. Tara Haskell (BSN ‘05), MS, RN, CPN has been selected as the Distinguished Graduate Award recipient in the Community Service Category.

ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS John F. Dixon (BSN ‘81), PhD, RN, NE-BC

Janine Overcash (BSN ’78), PhD, GNP-BC, FAANP

Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) National Mentoring Award (2008). John has also had some wonderful professional organization experiences. He was on the national Board of Directors for AACN 20032006, and also served as AACN’s representative on the American Nurses Association (ANA) Congress for Nursing Practice and Economics (CNPE)

College of Nursing alumnus John F. Dixon (BSN ‘81), PhD, RN, NE-BC received the 2017 Nursing Excellence award in the category of Leadership from D magazine in Dallas, TX. John shared that his nursing career has been wonderful. He received his MSN in 1990 with a major in Nursing Administration and a minor in Nursing Education, and his PhD in Nursing in 2012. John has received several awards over the years such as the Dallas-Fort Worth Great 100 Nurses (1993), and the American

2006-2009. While serving on the ANA CNPE, John had the opportunity to serve as the cochair for the 2010 update to Nursing’s Social Policy Statement. He has also had a number of publications and presentations at local, state, regional, national, and international levels. John shared that one of the unique nursing experiences he has had during his career was the opportunity to teach nursing updates in Romania in the early 1990s. In July, John celebrated 36 years of employment with the Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, where he serves as one of the nursing vice presidents.

Janine Overcash (BSN ’78), PhD, GNP-BC, FAANP was selected for induction as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. She will be inducted on October 7 during the Academy’s annual policy conference in Washington, DC. Janine is the Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing at The Ohio State University, College of Nursing. She is a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in the care of older breast cancer patients.

Margaret Polk (BSN ’76) Margaret Polk (BSN ’76), has been recognized as the 2017 Florida School Nurse of the Year by the Florida Association of School Nurses. She has been a school nurse in Pasco schools for almost 30 years, and has been the school nurse at Pasco High and James Irvin Education Center for 26 years. Margaret’s clinic averages around 40 students a day, and she even makes home visits.

News stories about Margaret’s recognition and a personal interview can be found at: tampabay.com/news/education/k12/ forstate-school-nurse-of-the-yearadvocacyfor-kids-never-stops/2311286# or baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/ news/article.html/content/news/articles/ bn9/2017/1/25/pasco_school_nurse_w. html

Fran Pearson Overdyke (BSN’ 74) Congratulations to Fran Pearson Overdyke (BSN’ 74) on her selection as the Georgia Nurse of the Year award recipient. Fran is currently employed as a Gwinnett County School Nurse where she provides consultation and training on health-related issues for all students. As a county school nurse she works closely with school clinic staff in the delivery of health services, and she also assists in the development of health management plans for students with chronic health care conditions (allergies, asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, etc.).

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DEVELOPMENT UPDATES A MESSAGE FROM THE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR As the director of development, every day I see the tremendous impact our generous supporters have on the College of Nursing and our students. Philanthropy has the power to shape worlds. Whether supporting students as they pursue their nursing education or helping faculty enhance the student experience by developing service outreach programs, undergraduate research and study abroad opportunities, giving to Florida State changes lives. Thanks to our generous donors, the College of Nursing raised an impressive $772,599 to

RAISE THE TORCH CAMPAIGN UPDATE With one year remaining, Raise the Torch is well ahead of schedule but with much work still to be done in Florida Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quest to become a Top 25 public university. In the following months, the campaign will focus on two crucial university-wide priorities: faculty support and first-generation college students.

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continue investing in excellent programs, recruiting top-notch faculty, assisting students in realizing their dreams by providing direct student aid in the form of scholarship support, bolstering life-changing research and responding to the changing demands of the nursing industry. Gifts to the College of Nursing can be annual, endowed or planned, and private support is essential to ensure our students, faculty and programs have the resources they need to make a difference.

COLLEGE OF NURSING CAMPAIGN UPDATE Much like Raise the Torch, the College of Nursing has great momentum as we strive to achieve our campaign goal. Gifts to the college, while varied in purpose, ultimately help increase the number of welleducated nurses in the State of Florida and national workforce. FSU Nursing students are changing and saving the lives of patients all over the globe, thanks to the generous contributions of alumni and friends who support the next generation of Nole Nurses.

FUNDRAISING PRIORITIES The College of Nursing continues to focus on important fundraising priorities, such as:

Priorities

Funding Amount

Purpose

(minimum)

Endowed Professorships

$150,000

Ensure the college is able to recruit and maintain the highest standard of teaching excellence

Faculty Awards

$100,000

Helps retain top-notch faculty advancing nursing education, the capacity for funded research, and leadership opportunities

Research Support

$50,000

Assists faculty with advancing critical research and innovative teaching methods

Technology Fund

$50,000

Provides vital clinical lab equipment, high-fidelity simulation opportunities, and access to medical technology that prepares students for their careers

Endowed Graduate Fellowships

$25,000

Critical for attracting the best and brightest graduate students to the College of Nursing

$25,000

Enable the College of Nursing to assist undergraduate students with rising tuition costs, required and expensive lab fees, background checks, science-based textbooks, uniforms, equipment, NCLEX test preparation courses, and more

$25,000

In conjunction with the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus on mentoring and academic success for first-generation students, the College of Nursing strives to support more first-generation nursing students who will change the lives of their own families and the patients they will serve

$25,000

Offsets the expenses (gas, food, lodging) that students and faculty incur as they travel locally, regionally, and across the state for required clinical rotations, public health department work, and senior-year internships

Endowed Undergraduate Fellowships

First-Generation Scholarships

Travel Fellowship or Funds

Join us to help ensure all deserving students can achieve academic success at the College of Nursing and to support the leadership skills and research activities of the next generation of Nole Nurses. Please contact me if you are interested in learning about additional funding opportunities available at the college.

In Seminole Spirit, Jen Albaugh Director of Development (850) 644-2647 or jalbaugh@foundation.fsu.edu

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BY THE NUMBERS

43 103 81

2016-2017 2017 USNWR Rankings

Online Nursing Program MSN Program DNP Program

1950 - 2017 65 years of nursing graduates 67 years of nursing education 7,517+ alumni around the globe

25 Garnet and Gold Scholars 75 Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society inductees 38 Students graduated with honors

Student Enrollment 304 Traditional BSN 155 Accelerated BSN 42

74 Psych/Mental Health Certificate 10

93% of Faculty are doctorally prepared 23

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Faculty 3 Faculty Fellows

Total Enrollment

Masters and Post-Masters Program Students

Spring 2017 Graduating Student Achievements

Student Success

Student Support

92.5% Undergraduate Program Retention Rate

228 Scholarships totaling

100 % Graduate Certification Pass Rate

$427,519 awarded to students

91.5% Graduate Program Retention Rate

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*96.91% NCLEX Pass Rate (*as of 8/2/17) 90 % BSN Employment Rate

HOMECOMING INFORMATION THE COLLEGE OF NURSING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ALUMNI COUNCIL PRESENTS: HOMECOMING 2017! The College of Nursing’s Homecoming related activities will take place Friday, November 17. Friday’s activities will include morning tours of the College of Nursing, participation in the homecoming parade, and the Alumni/Faculty Awards Ceremony and Dinner. Please join us as we recognize our outstanding alumni who are recipients of this year's Distinguished Graduate, and the DAISY Faculty Award recipient. The professional accomplishments of this year’s award recipients are noteworthy and provide an inspirational example to all College of Nursing students and graduates of the principles we value. The Awards Dinner will take place in the 3rd floor Ballroom of Building B in Doak Campbell Stadium. Alumni Award Recipients n Practitioner Category - Margaret E. Polk (BSN ‘76), RN, BSN, NCSN n Community Service Category - Tara Haskell (BSN ‘05), MS, RN, CPN Friday, November 17 Homecoming Activities and Times: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Building Tours 2:00 p.m. Homecoming Parade 6:00 p.m. Alumni/Faculty Awards Ceremony and Dinner Parking will be available, and the cost for the dinner is $40/person. Saturday, November 18 Homecoming Activities: Game time TBA Homecoming game in the nursing block* at Doak Campbell Stadium * The College of Nursing will have block seating available again for this year's Homecoming Football game. You can purchase football tickets in the nursing block by contacting Timara Gore at tgore@fsu.edu or 850-645-3603. 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 November 3 to: Attn: Marilyn McGhee, College of Nursing, 98 Varsity Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4310. You may also fax it to: 850.644.7660, Attn: Marilyn McGhee. Additional information on how you can register online will be provided via e-mail and on the College of Nursing’s website in October.

Name: ____________________________ Name at graduation:________________________________ Class of: ________ Degree(s) earned: ______________ Specialty: ______________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________ St.:____ Zip: _______ Phone: _____________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________________________ I plan to participate in the following College of Nursing Homecoming activities: _______ A.M. Building Tours _______ Homecoming Parade _______ Alumni/Faculty Awards Dinner ($40/person payable to the College of Nursing)* * Please mail your check for the Alumni and Faculty Awards Dinners to: Attn: Public Relations Manager, College of Nursing, 98 Varsity Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4310. 2017 College of Nursing Annual Report

Florida State University College of Nursing 98 Varsity Way Tallahassee, FL 32306-4310 (850) 644-3299

The current list of donors, which will include gifts made as of June 30, 2017, is being compiled and will be posted on the FSU Foundation website foundation.fsu.edu. We sincerely apologize for any inadvertent omissions or misspelled names. Please contact us at (850) 644-2647 to discuss any changes.

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Alumni and friends interested in making contributions to the College of Nursing can give securely online at the FSU Foundation one.fsu.edu/foundation/donate/ college/nursing/donation-form or via check by mailing a gift form one.fsu.edu/ foundation/file/print-gift-forms/ Foundation.pdf that indicates your giftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purpose. Contributions made by check should be made payable to the FSU Foundation and mailed to: FSU Foundation, 2010 Levy Avenue, P.O. Box 3062739, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2739.