ALIGNING STRATEGIES
College of Nursing 2018 ANNUAL REPORT
A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN Hello Alumni and Friends, The past year has been an exciting one for the College of Nursing. Last year we began a new era at the College with the opening of the Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity (INRHE). Since then, we have continued to build on that success by hiring exceptional faculty who will play an instrumental part in the development and implementation of our PhD program among other initiatives at the College of Nursing. We have also identified three important objectives for our new strategic plan. Before sharing our new objectives, we want to highlight some of the College’s accomplishments related to the four strategic directions of our previous strategic plan.
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Strategic Direction 1 - Innovate our suite of nursing education programs to equip nurses to meet the needs of a dynamic and rapidly evolving health care system
2018 (three specialized faculty lines and two senior tenure track lines, and it was funded). This equates to $1.1 M investment in the College of Nursing.
nn The College started two new innovative programs. Under the
nn We successfully filled one of our two open endowed chair
leadership of Dr. Jim Whyte, we started the HRSA-funded VBSN program (2015), now entering the third year. Under the leadership of Dr. Sue Porterfield, we rolled out the new online Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) Certificate Program. The program received accreditation for 10 years this spring.
positions. Dr. John Lowe is the endowed “McKenzie Professor in Health Disparities Research”. Dr. Lowe brought $1.8 million in NIH funding to the CON, and under his leadership, we opened the first Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity in the world.
nn In the last 3 years, we have hired eight new tenure track faculty
nn Critical thinking is also an important skill that nurses need.
– more than any other time in the college’s history. Last fall we welcomed Dr. Eugenia Millender – our 8th hire on the tenure track. Indigenous to Panama, Dr. Millender joined us as an Associate Professor. She will teach in the PMHNP program, and she will set up her program of research in health disparities at the FSU campus in the Republic of Panama.
nn Diversity of the nursing workforce is important to delivering
Strategic Direction 4 - Significantly engage in collaborative work within FSU and with our community partners to promote the goals of research, scholarship, inter-professionalism and community service.
In 2016, Dr. Roxanne Hauber received funding to implement FSU’s first critical thinking initiative. We used the data from this pilot work to evaluate the impact of critical thinking interventions including those designed for the simulation environment. culturally competent care. There is a great need for the diversity of the nursing workforce to mirror that of the nation’s population. To address this need, we implemented a holistic admissions process across programs to increase the number of nursing students from different backgrounds, including races, gender, and ethnicities.
nn Addressing health disparities has become an important issue
in the delivery of quality healthcare. To prepare our students for the changing healthcare landscape and the disparities associated with receiving quality care, Dr. John Lowe submitted a grant to support health education interventions by our DNP students with the Muskogee Nation in Bruce, Florida and the Cherokee tribe in Oklahoma.
Strategic Direction 2 - Implement a unique PhD in Nursing program. Under the leadership of Dr. Jim Whyte, the PhD Program Task Force has continued work on a unique PhD in Nursing Program with a focus in health disparities. Earlier this year, the FSU Board of Trustees approved our “Proposal to Explore”. Our goal is to submit the full PhD proposal to the Board next spring (2019) and to enroll our first cohort in fall 2020. In support of the new PhD program, the college received a recent gift of $100K. Strategic Direction 3 - Increase the College of Nursing capacity for funded research and its scholarly application. nn In 2017, we welcomed a second senior scientist to a joint
appointment with the College of Social Work. Dr. Norman B. Anderson, an outstanding scholar who is internationally known for his research in racial, ethnic and economic health disparities, has been working closely with our PhD Program Task Force. He has been meeting regularly with our tenure track faculty in his role as “research mentor”.
n We received new funding to increase our faculty capacity. We have hired our first funded “Entrepreneur in Residence”, Dr. Alicia Craig-Rodriguez. For our new Psychiatric Mental Health Certification Program, we received a new funded line for a DNP prepared board certified PMHNP. We also submitted a proposal for new faculty lines -- 5 additional new faculty lines for 2017-
nn The College of Nursing has made great strides in this area.
Under the leadership of Dr. Jim Whyte, faculty collaborated with the College of Medicine and the College of Social Work to implement the $2.4M HRSA Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Grant
nn We also collaborated with the College of Medicine and
embedded several community outreach projects across the undergraduate and DNP curriculum locally (Tallahassee and Chapman), in the state of Florida (Immokalee) and internationally (Nicaragua).
nn In the last three years, three faculty were inducted into national
academies and we recruited three new faculty members who already held national academies memberships.
As you can see, we have made great strides in moving our program forward, and laid the foundation for our next chapter. In August 2017, the College of Nursing dedicated itself to a new 5-year strategic plan aligned with FSU’s new strategic plan (2017-2022). Informed by a set of values that include transformative practice, inspired excellence, dynamic inclusiveness, responsible stewardship, and engaged community our new strategic directions are: nn Embrace and increase the full potential of diversity and
inclusion;
nn Build, promote and sustain the College’s distinguished
reputation for academic excellence;
nn Command excellence in teaching, programs, and research.
As we move forward, we will continue to build on past successes by aligning our strategies for the future with those of the University. We are excited about the future of our nursing programs and we look forward to sharing the final version of our new strategic plan with you later this year. Sincerely, Judith McFetridge-Durdle, PhD, RN, FAAN Dean and Professor 2018 College of Nursing Annual Report
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CONTENTS 02 Dean’s Message
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05 Faculty Updates 09 Faculty Achievements 12
Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity
13 TMH Center for Research and Evidence-Based Practice 14
Faculty Scholarship
17 Academic Affairs 18 Undergraduate Program 24 Graduate Program 28 Fall & Spring Pinning Ceremonies
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29 College of Nursing by the Numbers 30 Nole Nurse Alumni Group 31 Alumni Recognition 33 Development Updates
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FACULTY UPDATES
As the College of Nursing moves toward aligning our strategic plan with that of the University, we have sought out and hired highly qualified faculty who can helps us achieve our new strategic goals and objectives. Recruiting mid-level or senior nurse scientists is key to the success and sustainability of the College. The newly hired senior nurse scientists will be engaged in mentoring junior faculty, contributing to NIH grant applications, the development of our new PhD program, and supporting the Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity. We are pleased to welcome our new Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, a Professor and Faculty Research Mentor, an Assistant Professor, and five new teaching faculty. Some of the introductions are included below, and the introductions for the Associate Deans are reported in the research and academic affairs section of this year’s report.
on the “Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Glucose Disposal in African American Women at Risk for Diabetes”. Her team was among the first to establish the safety and efficacy of exercise in HIV infected adults (NIH R01 NR03974). They reported the positive effects of exercise on HIV signs and symptoms such as fatigue, body composition, and functional performance; and did so without adverse effects on CD4 cell count and HIV viral load. As PI of an RCT entitled Physical Activity and Nutrition Study in HIV (NIH R01 NR07980) her team examined the effects of exercise and nutrition on body composition, blood lipids, metabolic variables and examined ethnic variations in the prevalence of metabolic bone disease among HIV-infected patients with lipodystrophy. She also served as Co-Investigator on an RCT focused on immune outcomes in a sample of breast cancer patients (NIH NR04930) and another focused on bone metabolism in cancer survivors (NIH CA 122658) both RCTs.
DR. BARBARA SMITH Professor and Faculty Research Mentor Barbara Smith, PhD, RN, FACSM, FAAN The College of Nursing is excited to welcome Professor and Faculty Research Mentor Barbara Smith, PhD, RN, FACSM, FAAN. As an educator, Dr. Barbara Smith has taught numerous courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, chaired about a dozen masters and dissertation committees, and sponsored a number of F31 and K award recipients from nursing, exercise physiology, psychology, physical therapy and medicine. As a scientist, she has conducted RCTs related to interventions in chronically ill adults and children. She received funding from NIH (R29 NR02939) entitled “Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Using Aerobic Exercise in African American Children.” She also received funding from Central Ohio Diabetes Association
Dr. Smith made her first trip to Africa to work with nursing faculty at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka Zambia. Later, she served as Senior Technical Advisor and Director for the Nursing Component of UMB, School of Medicine’s Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) grant serving seven countries in Africa. She served as Director of East African Affairs, in the School of Nursing. She was invited to be a delegate to World Health Organization and PEPFAR’s Scale-Up of Global Medical, Nursing and Midwifery Education in Geneva, Switzerland and was invited by the Clinton Foundation to participate in planning and implementing a program entitled Human Resources for Health in Rwanda (2012-19). Dr. Smith served as PI of the study Assessing Nurses Risk of Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens in Sub-Saharan Africa and was a faculty member for a World Health Organization Safe Motherhood survey in Malawi and Kenya. Recently, she chaired dissertations in Africa: “Discordance between patient and clinicians reports of adverse drug reactions to MDR-TB Treatment in South Africa” and “Evaluation of Postpartum Care Services in Rural Malawi”. 2018 College of Nursing Annual Report
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We are also excited to welcome the following faculty members to the College of Nursing. They will be instrumental in helping us accomplish our new strategic directions.
NEW HIRES (SPECIALIZED TEACHING FACULTY) Jessica Bahorski, PhD, ARNP, PPCNP-BC, WHNP-BC (Assistant Professor) holds the Bachelor of Science in Education (Samford University), the Master of Science in Nursing (Vanderbilt University), the Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing (University of Florida) and the PhD in Nursing (University of Alabama at Birmingham). Dr. Bahorski is board certified as a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and a Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner and brings expertise and experience in these areas. The focus of her program of research is childhood obesity prevention, specifically, early feeding practices, parental self-efficacy and infant weight gain. Lauren Campbell, DNP, RN (Specialized Teaching Faculty II) holds the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Thomas University), the Master of Science in Nursing (FSU), and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (Samford University). Dr. Campbell comes to the College of Nursing from the Florida Department of Health where she served as a community health nursing consultant. Prior to her position in the Department of Health, she taught in the nursing program at Tallahassee Community College where she served as Program Chair for six years (2011-2017). Kathryn Keane, MSN, RN (Specialized Teaching Faculty I) holds the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing, both from FSU. She comes to the College of Nursing from Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare where she has provided nursing care
on the Telemetry Observation Unit for the past seven years. Kathryn has been teaching in the College of Nursing as an adjunct professor for the past two years in the area of medical surgical nursing. Mia Newlin, PhD, RN (Specialized Teaching Faculty II) holds baccalaureate and masters’ degrees in nursing (FSU) and exercise science (FSU; University of Georgia),and the PhD in Exercise Physiology (FSU). Dr. Newlin comes to the College of Nursing from Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare where she served as Assistant Nurse Manager in Cardiac Rehabilitation. She brings her clinical expertise in cardiovascular surgery, medical surgical intensive care and cardiac rehabilitation. Geneva Scott-King, DNP, FNP-BC (Specialized Teaching Faculty II) holds the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Valdosta State University), the Master of Science in Nursing (Albany State University), and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (University of Alabama at Birmingham). Dr. Scott-King is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and joins the College of Nursing from the FAMU Primary Healthcare Clinic. She brings 19 years of experience in the care and management of individuals and families across the lifespan. Stacy Wheeler, MSN, RN (Specialized Teaching Faculty I) holds the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing, both from Valdosta State University. She comes to the College of Nursing from Archbold Memorial Hospital where she provided leadership as the Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department for 26 years. Stacy has taught in the College of Nursing for many years as an adjunct professor and last year she taught full time in the area of medical surgical nursing.
TRANSITIONS We also want to congratulate Mandy Bamber, PhD, RN on her transition from specialized teaching faculty to Tenure Track faculty as an Assistant Professor. She will continue to teach, but will also focus on her program of research related to mindfulness meditation as an intervention.
FACULTY FAREWELLS Finally, several faculty members are leaving the College to pursue other opportunities or begin retirement. Lara Balbis, MSN, RN has been with the College for four years, and she is relocating to South Florida.
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We know that our faculty have had a profound impact on our students and alumni, so we thought it only fitting they have the opportunity to share the impact you have had on them during their careers at FSU. We hope you will enjoy their farewell messages.
RETIREMENTS
DR. ROXANNE PICKETT-HAUBER This year, forty-eight years ago, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Roxanne Hauber, PhD, RN had just graduated from the FSU College of Nursing. She shared “when I had my exit interview with Dean Duxbury, she told me I would make a
Professor Laurie Grubbs, PhD, ARNP-C joined the faculty at the Florida State University College of Nursing in 1987, and will be retiring August 1, 2018. Dr. Grubbs earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida State University in 1973, a Master of Science in Nursing specializing in Adult Medicine from the University of Florida in 1982, and a PhD in Nursing with a minor degree in Exercise Science from the University of Florida in 1991. Her research concentration was in the area of health promotion and disease prevention for obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke, particularly in women and minorities. She had a wide range of clinical experiences throughout her career including orthopedics,
good bedside nurse. I do not believe Vivian (nor I for that matter) thought I would do anything else.” Over the years, as she has taken on a number of different roles as a nurse, she has learned from, and enjoyed, all of them. This past week, she had to cover for one of our faculty members in the clinical setting, and she found herself again at the bedside and with students. During this experience, Dr. Hauber said, “it dawned on me that nothing I’d done in my tenure was more rewarding than this. I am retiring in August of 2018 and I cannot imagine having done anything else with my life that would have given me such joy and such a sense of accomplishment. I am a nurse.”
Affairs, and wish her the very best. Dr. Hauber shared, “she will be a wonderful addition to the CON.”
As she prepares for retirement, Dr. Hauber would like to welcome Dr. Susan Baker as the new Associate Dean for Academic
“The ultimate aim of the quest is neither release nor ecstasy of oneself, but the wisdom and power to serve others.”
And finally, she would like to say goodbye by leaving you with a picture that she has always loved and a quote from Joseph Campbell that she thinks applies to nursing at its best.....
ICU/CCU, ER, Family Practice, Urgent Care, and Medical Oncology. During her academic tenure at FSU, Dr. Grubbs taught numerous courses in both the undergraduate (BSN) and graduate (MSN) and (DNP) programs. Clinical courses were her favorite as they allowed ongoing contact with both students and patients. Dr. Grubbs shared, “I was fortunate to be hired into the best job in the profession. Academia is the quintessential lifelong learning experience and an opportunity to work with intelligent, motivated students who always keep you on your toes. I have repeatedly been amazed over the years that FSU actually pays me to have this much fun.”
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Barbara B. Little, DNP, RN, APHN-BC, is also retiring in August 2018. She served as the Sarasota Coordinator for the Doctor of Nursing Program (DNP) since its inception in 2009. She provided leadership on the development of the DNP program and collaborated with State College of Florida and local health care organizations to expand access to nursing education programs in Sarasota. She was a founding member of the Nursing Education Consortium, Suncoast Nursing Action Coalition, and Suncoast Organization of Nursing Executives.
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Miriam McLarty, DNP, RN is retiring at the end of the summer semester. When asked to share some thoughts about her time at FSU and the students, Dr. McLarty shared the following, “Students are the best part of teaching! As learners with an array of backgrounds and life experiences in other countries and cultures FSU CON students are motivated, determined, focused, and inquisitive. The questions students raised challenged me to study more in-depth to address their curiosity. They have taught me that teaching demands lifelong learning to connect with them from their perspectives and learning styles. Teaching has been
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Dr. Little taught over fifteen different courses in the DNP and MSN programs. In addition, she taught courses on women’s health, and holistic and complimentary
both challenging and fun! Interacting with faculty, students, and the community has broadened my appreciation that nursing is about all people in so many parts of all of our lives. I hope that I have instilled in them a passion for nursing and teaching, that they will pass on. It has been a true pleasure and honor to work with all involved at Florida State University and the College of Nursing. It is now time for a new generation of nurses to carry the torch for the future. I look forward to spending time continuing to learn, walking in my neighborhood, digging in my yard, and sharing time with family and friends.”
health in the International Program in Valencia and Florence. The focus of her scholarship is in the areas of public health nursing, quality improvement, and nursing education. As a major professor, she worked with fifteen DNP students and co-authored three articles on their projects. Dr. Little received her BSN from FSU and her MPH and DNP from the University of South Florida. When asked about her plans, Dr. Little shared, “I plan to continue teaching in the areas of women’s health and health promotion.” She will also spend more time with her family in Sarasota and North Carolina, and travel with her husband, Bill.
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FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS DR. JAMES WHYTE IV TO BE INDUCTED AS A FELLOW IN THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSING Nursing Research for Health Equity, and College of Nursing faculty members Graham McDougall, Barbara A. Smith and Mai Kung are also fellows of the American Academy of Nursing. Whyte began his professional career in the U.S. Marines and was later selected for a commissioning program during which he chose the Nurse Corps option. During his service, Whyte traveled extensively and served all over the world. Following his military career, he entered academia to further his work with young people and to engage his program of research free of the rigors of military service. “Having entered academia after a career in the Navy and Marine Corps, I often feel that I had a bit of a late start in my academic career,” Whyte said. “However, I have been fortunate to have solid colleagues throughout my career who facilitated my growth and provided opportunities.” Whyte maintains an active clinical practice as a nurse practitioner, with a focus in family and pediatric care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and people living with HIV/ AIDS.
DR. JAMES WHYTE Professor James Whyte IV is one of 195 highly distinguished nurse leaders who will join more than 2,500 academy fellows who are nursing’s most accomplished leaders in education, management, practice, and research from around the globe. “It is an honor to be recognized as a fellow by the American Academy of Nursing,” Whyte said. “I am hopeful that being admitted into the academy as a fellow will open new doors to me as a researcher and leader in nursing. I intend to keep working hard to forward my program of research.”
Whyte’s induction will take place Nov. 3 in Washington, D.C., during the academy’s annual conference. “The College of Nursing is excited about Dr. Jim Whyte’s selection for induction into the American Academy of Nursing,” said Judith McFetridge-Durdle, dean of the College of Nursing. “We are very proud of Dr. Whyte’s professional accomplishments and this prestigious recognition.” McFetridge-Durdle, John Lowe, executive director for the Center for Indigenous
His research focuses on the development of expert performance in nurses and other health care professionals, along with the care of people living with HIV/AIDS. Whyte’s work has resulted in advances in measurement and cultivation of expert performance in nurses, and the classification of novice clinical behaviors through novel approaches to the care of people living with HIV/AIDS. He holds a doctorate in nursing from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, and a doctorate in public health from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom. He is a distinguished scholar and fellow of the National Academies of Practice. 2018 College of Nursing Annual Report
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DAISY FACULTY AWARD Dr. Bamber has taught a variety of courses since joining the College of Nursing in 2008, including foundations, foundations lab, health assessment lab, communication in nursing, maternal-child clinical, acute and chronic clinical, leadership lab, evaluation methods in nursing education, and women’s health. Her end-of-course evaluations are exceptional and are consistently rated above a 4.5. She takes pride in ensuring that her students have the best possible experiences, and that they learn as much as possible while in the nursing program.
nursing education. Her research focuses on mindfulness meditation as an intervention. In the future, Dr. Bamber would like to expand her research and examine the effects of mindfulness meditation interventions on informal caregiver burnout, specifically with caregivers of medically needy children. She is currently working with a PhD candidate, and his committee from the Family Institute in the College of Human Sciences, on a research project that examines the effects of spousal relationships on glycemic control of Type 2 diabetics. To read Dr. Bamber’s nomination go to
In May 2016, she completed her PhD at Saint Louis University with a focus in
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served as a preceptor for nursing students and found her love for teaching.
Mandy Bamber (BSN ’00, MSN ’08), PhD, RN a native of Key West is the 2017 DAISY Faculty Award recipient. Early in her nursing career, she focused on obstetrical and newborn nursing. During this time, she frequently
College of Nursing faculty member Lucinda Graven, PhD, ARNP is serving as Vice-Chair of the Complex Cardiovascular Patient and Family Care Committee of the American Heart Association (AHA) Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing for the term beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2020. Dr. Graven is excited and looks forward to serving in a leadership capacity at the national AHA level.
CAPITAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER NURSE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
Dr. Laurie Grubbs is one of the 2018 recipients of the CRMC “Nurse of Excellence Award”. She received the award at a dinner on Monday, May 7 at the Goodwood Museum. Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Roxanne Hauber, and Assistant Dean of the Graduate Program Dr. Sue Porterfield attended in support of Dr. Grubbs.
DR. EUGENIA MILLENDER INDUCTED INTO THE FAU HALL OF FAME Eugenia Millender, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, CDE was inducted into the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Hall of Fame on May 2, where she was recognized as a Distinguished Alumni of Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.
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As one of the few indigenous AfroCaribbean Latina doctorally prepared nurse scientist fluent in Spanish, Dr. Eugenia Millender’s career in health has been dedicated to increasing access to quality care, decreasing health and mental disparities, and providing a culturally humble environment for patients, staff, faculty and students. Armed with deep community connections, and extensive clinical experience, she is able to not
only provide quality care locally, but also bridge the gap of health disparities across state and international borders. Her program of research includes stress and trauma often expressed through mental illness, substance abuse, and chronic disease among indigenous, minority and underserved groups. Dr. Millender works with communitybased organizations to study the efficacy of culturally relevant mental health and substance abuse interventions in community and primary care settings to prevent mental health disparities. She has more than 20 years of experience working with community-based teams and vulnerable populations. In addition to being a nurse scientist, community
leader, and an advocate for quality mental health services for underserved populations, she is also a nurse entrepreneur. In 2018, Dr. Millender founded Caring 4 All of You, Inc., a corporation that integrates nursing, telepsychiatry, mental health and wellbeing to assist interprofessional teams that provide holistic care. Dr. Millender was the founding director for the FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Community Health Center. The Center was created to enhance community engagement, and develop innovative evidence-based models of care for underserved populations while developing the next generation of community conscious health professionals in a realworld learning laboratory. She secured over $3 million in grants during her last three years at FAU. Dr. Millender had a dual appointment as an Assistant Professor at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine (Secondary) as affiliate faculty. In 2014, Dr. Millender and leaders from Boys Town, Center for Child Counseling, National Alliance on Mental Illness and Family First developed the first child behavioral health network in Palm Beach County. With five core partners, and agreements with over 25 other organizations, the collaborative was formed to help build healthier communities through a seamless, accessible, and recovery oriented system of care for children and their families in need of behavioral health services throughout Palm Beach County. Dr. Millender has finished her first year at the Florida State University (FSU) College of Nursing as a full-time tenure earning Associate Professor. She was hired because of her previous experience in indigenous health disparities research, a track record of successful program grants, clinical expertise as a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, and her eagerness to challenge the status quo. In the short time since her arrival, Dr. Millender has become a significant member of the Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity (INRHE). As a member of INRHE, she works with an impressive team of experienced nurse scientists, epidemiologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, biostaticians, and methodologists. She has submitted more than four NIH grant proposals as principal
investigator in collaboration with the INRHE team. In addition, Dr. Millender was also hired to serve as a research liaison between the FSU Tallahassee campus and the FSU Republic of Panama campus (her country of birth). In this capacity, she works with faculty and students in both countries to develop culturally meaningful research and learning projects. Furthermore, she is the graduate coordinator for the psychiatricmental health nurse practitioner certificate program. She works closely with the FSU Colleges of Medicine, Social Work, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Health Sciences, and the Psychology department as an advisory board member of the FSU Mental Health Clinical Research Center development task force. Her community connections continue to expand. Dr. Millender is an advisory member of the Leon County mental health council that collaborates with more than 50 organizations to improve mental health services in Tallahassee, and the state, by advocating for mental health policies that will increase access to quality coordinated mental health services for all. Dr. Millender is currently the immediate past President 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 Center, member of the Board of Directors of EmpowHer of the Palm Beaches and member of the Palm Beach County Black Nurses Association. She is the past Board of Director for Leadership Palm Beach and a member of the class of 2010, past Board of Director for FAU Clinical Practice Organization, Inc. and Inaugural Chair for the Palm Beach County Diabetes Coalition. She continues to be an integral member of the Community Health Network of the Palm Beaches and other organizations as her research, practice, and teaching emphasize being authentically a part of the community in Palm Beach, Tallahassee, and the Republic of Panama for all to mutually benefit from partnerships. Dr. Millender’s commitment to furthering the care and understanding of minority populations that experience a lifespan of mental illness, substance abuse, and chronic illness is unparalleled. Her animating spirit and disciplined approach to health disparities research, teaching, and practice
make her ideally suited to change the world where she stands, one culture at a time.
“Excellence is frequently measured by titles and accomplishments but so often heart, passion and commitment are ignored. I decided to use the latter to advance well-being for all. I challenge myself to become an influential motive of change within my community. I believe in order to advocate for change, you must first place yourself in areas where you can make a difference. My personal family experience with the health system motivates me to be an agent of change to achieve collective impact and to deal with social inequalities. My passion in regards to this topic comes from within. As a member of this population, I was fortunate enough to prevail against those odd. I feel compelled to be the voice for those who cannot speak.� DR. EUGENIA MILLENDER
In recognition of her continued professional accomplishments, Dr. Millender attended the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) Summer Genetics Institute (SGI) at the National Institutes of Health campus in Bethesda, MD from June 4 -29, 2018. She also participated as a fellow in the Indigenous HIV/AIDS Research Training program (IHART2) 2018 Cohort in Kona, HI. This fellowship will provide research training for Dr. Millender over a two-year period and provide her with a $20,000 pilot research grant. 2018 College of Nursing Annual Report
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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR INDIGENOUS NURSING RESEARCH FOR HEALTH EQUITY The mission of the Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity (INRHE) is to collaborate with Native American and Indigenous peoples, communities and organizations, nationally and internationally, to attain health equity through research, education, and service. To achieve its mission, the Center continues to work with Indigenous peoples, communities, and organizations around the globe. Center Director, and McKenzie Endowed Professor, John Lowe, RN, PhD, FAAN is excited to share some of the Center’s work over the past year. Dr. Lowe has participated in several local, state, national, and international conferences as a presenter, panel member, and keynote speaker. He has spoken in front of a broad range of audiences covering topics such as mental health and substance abuse along with other health disparities among Native American and Indigenous youth, the need to achieve health equity among Indigenous populations, and the development of the Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity. As the Center Director, Dr. Lowe hosted a seminar featuring internationally renowned speaker Ray Lovett, RN, BN, MAE, PhD. The seminar took place at Innovation Park in Tallahassee during the month of January, and was part of INRHE’s effort to encourage collaboration by offering seminars to develop
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cultural competency in researchers and health professionals working with Indigenous communities in Florida, across the nation, and worldwide. Dr. Lovett is a National Health and Medical Research Council Research Fellow, and the Program Leader for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Epidemiology for Policy and Practice at the Australian National University. His topic, “Developing a National Indigenous Longitudinal Study (Mayi Kuwayu) in Australia,” explored culture as a key determinant of health and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia, and for First Nations’ populations internationally. Dr. Lowe also continues to represent INRHE and the FSU College of Nursing in many national and international forums such as serving as a National Institutes of Health research grant reviewer, Canadian Institute for Health Research grant reviewer, and Chair of the Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association. He is excited about the work done by the Center, and continues to work on fostering collaborative opportunities to address the issue of health disparities among Indigenous peoples, communities, and organizations around the globe.
CENTER FOR RESEARCH & EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE UPDATES TMH CENTER OVERVIEW Led by the Associate Dean for Research, the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) Center for Research and Evidence Based Practice 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. The TMH Nurse Scientist, Dr. Susan Shelton, provides consultation and guidance to TMH nursing services in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of strategic evidence-based practice and research priorities. The Center’s statistician, Dr. Glenna Gordon, provides statistical consultation and guidance to faculty and doctoral students.
A MESSAGE FROM THE OUTGOING DIRECTOR
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I have served as the Associate Dean for Research since February 2015, and in August, I will transition back into a faculty role where I will teach and pursue my research interests. While serving as the Associate Dean of Research I have provided administrative oversight, supervised the TMH Center staff, and worked with the TMH Nurse Scientist to facilitate collaborative research across the university and with our clinical partners. I have also provided leadership, mentoring and administrative
support to College of Nursing faculty in developing and implementing their programs of research and seeking internal/external funding. I have been fortunate to serve as Associate Dean for Research during an exciting phase of research growth and expansion at the College of Nursing. Now, it is with great pleasure that I welcome Dr. Graham McDougall as the new Associate Dean for Research. Eileen Cormier, BSN, MN, MSN, PhD Associate Dean of Research
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DR. GRAHAM MCDOUGALL We are excited to welcome Professor and Associate Dean of Research, Graham J. McDougall, RN, PhD, FAAN, FGSA. Dr. McDougall, through his advanced nursing practice, earned dual national certifications as an adult psychiatric clinical specialist and gerontological nurse practitioner. He went on to receive his PhD degree at The University of Texas at Austin. His doctoral research, under the mentorship of Drs. Claire Ellen Weinstein and Oscar Mink, focused
on the subjective evaluation of memory and implications for cognitive changes in normal aging. His research includes behavioral and neuropsychological changes associated with the aging brain involving memory, executive function, and functional ability. The self-efficacy theory paradigm allows him to examine the cognitive difficulties experienced by older adults who are worried about memory loss and other memory-related symptoms. Participants in the studies have been nearly 1000 older adults including Caucasian, African and Hispanic American populations. Dr. McDougall’s cognitive aging research includes behavioral, functional, and neuropsychological changes associated with the aging brain on memory, executive function, and functional ability. Senior WISE (Wisdom Is Simply Exploration), an efficacy-based treatment was developed and tested to treat adults worried about subjective and objective memory loss and improve their memory performance, memory, and instrumental activities of daily living. His research received over $3 million in research
funding as the PI of 15 studies, four funded by NIA, NIMH, and NINR twice. An additional $3 Million of joint funding was acquired in collaboration with faculty colleagues at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, where he was actively engaged in the implementation and co-leadership of the P30 Center for Underserved Populations funded for ten years by NINR. The research has emphasized health disparities in diverse samples of Caucasians, African and Hispanic Americans. He has authored over 125 scientific articles and chapters, and delivered over 300 presentations. Over his 25-year academic career, he has guided and participated in 34 PhD doctoral dissertations and 19 DNP student projects. Dr. McDougall has received numerous awards and honors for his research, and most recently, in 2017, he received the John A. Hartford Foundation Geriatric Research Award from the Southern Nursing Research Society. Join us in welcoming Dr. Graham McDougall as the new Associate Dean of Research; he is an excellent addition to our team. 2018 College of Nursing Annual Report
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FACULTY GRANTS & AWARDS Faculty scholars at the CON have had a very exciting and productive year, including several prestigious awards, grants, publications, and presentations. Grant activity for 2017-2018 included applying for 14 grants through a variety of funding agencies at the state, federal, national, and international level. The College of Nursing received funding for three grants, and funding decisions are outstanding for the seven remaining grants.
GRANTS Dickey, S., Dutton, M., & Lowe, J. (20172018). Cancer and Health Promotion Communication: Understanding the Patterns and Differences in Communication within the Black Diaspora of Prostate Cancer Survivors and their families. Funded by The Geographic Management of Cancer Health Disparities (GMaP) Program in Region 2, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center. Award No. 10-18722-19-42. Total Award $10,000. Lowe, J. (2017-2018). Intertribal Talking Circle for the Prevention of Substance Abuse among Native Youth. Funded by the National Institutes on Drug Abuse and National Institutes on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Award No. R01DA035143. Total Award $2,900,000
Millender, E. (PI), (2018-2020), Indigenous HIV/AIDS Research Training Program. Post-Doctoral Training. R25 program (under PAR-06-494; Award Number: R25MH094565, $20,000. Park, S. H. (2018-2019). A Mentoring Program Using College Students to Increase Physical Activity among Preschoolers Living with their Grandparents. Funded by the Global Korean Nursing Foundation (Mi Ja Kim Research Grant). Total Award $10,000. Parry, M., Clarke, H., Bjornnes, A. K., Cafazo, J., Cooper, L., Dhukai, A., Harvey, P., Katz, J., Lalloo, C., Leegaard, M., Legare, F., McFetridge-Durdle, J. A., McGillion, M., Norris, C., Patterson, R., Pilote, L., Pink, L., Price, J., Stinson, J.,
& Victor, J. C. (2018–2021). Development and Usability Testing of HEARTPAIN: An Integrated Smartphone and Web-Based Intervention for Women with Cardiac Pain. Funded by Canadian Institutes of Health (CIHR). Total award $566,099. Shelton, S. (PI) (December 2017- May 2018) “Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) Nurse Scientist Agreement” funded by Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, $12,815. Whyte, J. (PI), (Project Year 2017-2018), Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention - Veterans’ Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, Funded by the U.S. DHHS Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Award No. UF1HP28514, $320,868.
FACULTY RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS PUBLICATION Abbott, L. S., Gordon, G., Graven, L.J., & Martorella, G. (2018). Exploring the intervention effect moderators of a cardiovascular health promotion study among rural African Americans. Public Health Nursing 35(2), 126-134. https://onlinelibrary.wiley. com/doi/abs/10.1111/phn.12377. Adams, Y.J., Kamp, K. Stommel, M., Thana, K., Broome, M., Smith, B. (December 2017). Revisiting the Quality of Reporting Randomized Controlled Trials in Nursing Literature. Journal of Nursing Scholarship. Adams, Y. J., Smith, B. (May 2018). An Integrative Review of Factors Affecting the Use of Postpartum Care Services In Developing Countries. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing. Bajamal, E., Robbins, L.B., Ling, J., Smith, B.A., Pfeiffer, K.A., Sharma, D. (2017) Physical
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Activity Among Female Adolescents in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Health Promotion ModelBased Path Analysis. Nursing Research. 66 (6):473482. doi: 10.1097/NNR.0000000 000000244. Bamber, M. & Morpeth, E. (2018) Effects of mindfulness meditation on college student anxiety: A meta-analysis. Mindfulness. Accepted for publication. DOI: 10.1007/s12671-0180965-5. Berube, M., Gelinas, C., Martorella, G., Feeley, N., Cote, J., Laflamme, G., Rouleau, D., & Choiniere, M. (2018). Development and acceptability assessment of a self-management intervention to prevent acute to chronic pain transition after major lower extremity trauma. Pain Management Nursing. https://www. painmanagementnursing.org/article/S15249042(17)30435-6/abstract. Berube, M., Gelinas, C., Feeley, N., Martorella, G., Cote, J., Laflamme, G., Rouleau, D., & Choiniere, M. (2018). Feasibility and
acceptability of a hybrid web-based and inperson self-management intervention aimed at preventing acute to chronic pain transition after major lower extremity trauma (iPACTE-Trauma). JMIR-Formative Research, 2(1), e10323. http://formative.jmir.org/2018/1/ e10323/. Berube, M., Gelinas, C., Choiniere, M., Feeley, N., Martorella, G., Parent, S., & Streiner, D. (2017). The effect of psychological interventions on the prevention of pain in adults: A systematic review protocol. Systematic Reviews, 6(190), 1-8. http://rdcu.be/v4B1. 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. https://www.researchprotocols. org/2017/6/e125/.
Berube, M., Gelinas, C., Martorella, G., Feeley, N., Cote, L., Laflamme, Y., Rouleau, D., & Choiniere, M. (2017). Clinicians and patients’ acceptability assessment of a self-management intervention to prevent acute to chronic pain transition post major lower extremity trauma. In Canadian Journal of Surgery (Ed.), Trauma Association Canada 2017 (pp. 60(3):S33). Toronto, Canada. https://insights. ovid.com/cmaj-canadian-medical-association/ cjsu/2017/06/000/clinicians-patientsacceptability-assessment/85/00002789. Bjørnnes, A.K., Parry, M., Leegaard, M., Ayala, A.P., Lenton, E., Harvey, P., McFetridgeDurdle, J., McGillion, M.H., Price, J., Stinson, J. & Watt-Watson, J. (2018). SelfManagement of cardiac pain in women: A meta-summary of the qualitative literature. Qualitative Health Research, (0). https://doi. org/10.1177/1049732318780683. Boitor, M., Martorella, G., Laizner, A., Maheux, C., & Gelinas, C. (2018). Effects of massage in reducing the pain and anxiety of the cardiac surgery critically ill- A randomized controlled trial. Pain Medicine, ahead of print, ahead of print. https://academic.oup.com/painmedicine/ advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/pm/ pny055/4957015?redirectedFrom=fulltext doi:10.1093/pm/pny055. Cameron, H.L. & Little, B. (2018) Nurses’ perceptions and practices related to alarm management: A quality improvement initiative. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 49(5), 207-215. https://doi. org/10.3928/00220124-20180417-05. Dickey, S., Whitmore, A., & Campbell, E. (2017). The relation among prostate cancer knowledge and psychosocial factors for prostate cancer screening among African American men: A correlational study. AIMS: Public Health, 4 (5), 19. http://www.aimspress.com/ article/10.3934/publichealth.2017.5.446. doi:10.3934/publichealth.2017.5.446. Dickey, S., Christine, O., Whyte, J. IV, & Whitmore, A. (In Press). Healthcare empowerment and decisional self-efficacy among African American men. Health Behavior Policy and Review.
Grant, J. S., Graven, L. J., & Fuller, K. (2018). Problems Experienced in the First Month after Discharge from a Heart Failure Related Hospitalization. Journal of PatientCentered Research and Reviews, 5(2), 140-148. Graven, L., Gordon, G., Grant Keltner, J., Abbott, L., & Bahorski, J. (2018). Efficacy of a social support and problem-solving intervention on heart failure self-care: A pilot study. Patient Education and Counseling, 101(2), 266-275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j. pec.2017.09.008. Graven, L. J., Higgins, M., Reilly, C., & Dunbar, S. (2018). Heart failure symptoms profile associated with depressive symptoms. Clinical Nursing Research, Epub Ahead of Print. Kelley, M., & Lowe, J. (2018). A cultural based talking circle intervention for Native American youth at risk for obesity. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 35(3). https://doi. org/10.1080/07370016.2018.1475796. Kung, Y. M., LaFevers, D., Miller, J. (2017). Policy and political advocacy: Comparison study of nursing faculty to determine current practices, perceptions, and barriers to teaching health policy. Journal of Professional Nursing, 33, 350-355. Martorella, G., Boitor, M., Berube, M., Fredericks, S., Le May, S., & Gelinas, C. (2017). Effect of tailored web-based interventions on pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JMIR, 19(11), e385. http:// www.jmir.org/2017/11/e385/. McDougall, G. J. (2017). Assessing and Preventing Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly. American Nurse Today, 12(11), 1-6. https://www.americannursetoday.com/ preventing-cognitive-impairment/. Park, S. H., & Cormier, E. (2018). Influence of siblings on child health behaviors and obesity: A systematic review. Journal of Child and Family Studies. https://doi.org/10.1007/ s10826-018-1049-9.
Dickey, S. & Ogunsanya, M. (In Press). Quality of life among black prostate cancer survivors: An integrative review. American Journal of Men’s Health.
Parry, M., Bjornnes, A. K., Clarke, H., 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. (2017). The self-management of cardiac pain in women: An evidence map. BMJ Open. https:// bmjopen.bmj.com/content/7/11/e018549.
Grant, J. S., & Graven, L. J. (2018). Problems experienced by informal caregivers of individuals with heart failure: An integrative review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 80(1), 41-66. https:// doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2017.12.016.
Parry, M., Bjornnes, A. K., Victor, J. C., Ayala, A. P., Lenton, E., Clarke, H., Harvey, P., Lalloo, C., McFetridge-Durdle, J. A., McGillion, M., Price, J., Stinson, J., & Watt-Watson, J. (2018). Self-management interventions for women with cardiac pain: A systematic
review and meta-analysis. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 34(4) pages 458-467. https://www. sciencedirect.com/journal/canadian-journalof-cardiology/vol/34/issue/4. Schluck, G., Wu, W., Whyte IV, J., & Abbott, L. (in press). Emergency department arrival times in Florida heart failure patients utilizing Fisher-Rao curve registration: A descriptive population-based study. Heart & Lung. https:// doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2018.05.020. Simpson, G. M., Stansbury, K., Wilks, S. E., Pressley, T., Parker, M., & McDougall, G. J. (2017). Support groups for Alzheimer’s caregivers: Creating our own space in uncertain times. Social Work in Mental Health. https:// doi.org/10.1080/15332985.2017.1395780. Stanton, M., Parker, M. W., McDougall, G., & Eyer, J. C. (2017). Reintegration issues of military nurses: A focus group approach. Best Practices in Mental Health, 13(1), 1-19.
BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS Lowe, J. (2018). Self-Reliance Chapter. In Liehr, P. R. & Smith, M. J., & (Eds.). Middle range theory for nursing. 4th. Ed. New York: Springer. Millender, E. Anxiety Disorder, Chapter 69. (In press). In Dunphy, L.M., Winland-Brown, J.E., Thomas, D.E., Porter, B. Primary care: The art and science of advanced practice nursing, 5th Eth Ed, Philadelphia: FA Davis Co.
PRESENTATIONS Abbott, L., & Slate, E. (presented November 2017). Influencing Cardiovascular Health Knowledge and Habits. Presentation at Creating the Healthiest Nation, American Public Health Association, Atlanta, GA. (National). Abbott, L. & Slate, E. (presented November 2017). Improving cardiovascular health determinants among African Americans living in the Rural, Southern United States. Presentation at Exploring Latest Innovations in Nursing & Healthcare, 2nd World Congress on Nursing & Nurse Education, Miami, FL. (International). Berube, M., Gelinas, C., Feeley, N., Martorella, G., Cote, J., Laflamme, G., Rouleau, D., & Choiniere, M. (presented May 2018). Feasibility and acceptability of a web-based and in-person self-management intervention aimed at preventing chronic pain after major lower extremity trauma (iPACT-E-Trauma). Canadian Pain Society 39th Annual Scientific Meeting. Montreal, Canada. (International). Berube, M., Gelinas, C., Martorella, G., Feeley, N., Cote, J., Laflamme, Y., Rouleau, D., & 2018 College of Nursing Annual Report
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Choiniere, M. (presented February 2017). Clinicians and patients’ acceptability assessment of a self-management intervention to prevent acute to chronic pain transition post major lower extremity trauma. Poster presentation at Trauma Association of Canada 2017: Annual Scientific Meeting and Conference, Trauma Association of Canada, Vancouver, Canada. (International). Bjørnnes, A.K., Parry, M., Leegaard, M., Harvey, P., McFetridge-Durdle, J., McGillion, M.H., Price, J., Stinson, J. & Watt-Watson, J. (presented June 2018). Cardiac pain and symptoms in women: A qualitative meta-summary. EuroHeartCare, the Annual Congress of the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (CCNAP), Dublin, Ireland. (International). Boitor, M., Martorella, G., Laizner, A., Maheux, C., & Gelinas, C. (presented May 2018). Effects of massage in reducing the pain and anxiety of the cardiac surgery critically ill: A randomized controlled trial. Canadian Pain Society. Annual conference. Montreal, Canada. (International). Brooks, J. & Lowe, J. (presented December 2017). Evaluating an after-school intervention for the prevention of substance use, targeting 1012 year old Native American youth in three tribal communities. Australian National University, Canberra, Australia. (International). Craig-Rodriguez, A.A., Gordon, G., Kaplan, L., & Grubbs, L. (presented April 2017). Florida’s Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and Transition to Opioid Prescribing: A Needs Assessment. Poster Presentation, Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Conference (NPAC), Miami, FL. (State) Dickey, S., Whitmore, A., & Campbell, E. (presented October 2017). Increasing Prostate Cancer Knowledge and Screening among U.S. Black Men. Paper presented at STTI 44th Biennial Convention, Sigma Theta Tau International, Indianapolis, IN. (National). Dickey, S., Christine, O., Whyte, J. IV, & Whitmore, A. (presented March 2018). Factors Influencing Decisional Self-Efficacy and Healthcare Empowerment among African American Men”, 2018 SNRS 32nd Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA. (Regional). Graven, L., Grant, J., & Fuller, K. (presented September 2017). Problems Experienced by Heart Failure Patients the First Month After Discharge from a Heart Failure Related Hospitalization. Poster presentation at 2017 Annual Conference of the Heart Failure Society of America, Heart Failure Society of America, Dallas TX. (National). Kelley, M. (presented April 2018). Poster Presentation Cultural Identity, Stress and Obesity among Native American Youth, 25th
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Annual Student Reception and Recognition Event: “Celebrating Students, Mentors, and Partnerships.” Florida State University Center on Better Health and Life for Underserved Populations, Tallahassee, FL. Kelley, M. (presented June 2018). Poster Presentation Cultural Identity, Stress, and Obesity among Native American Youth. National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses Association (NANAINA) 2018 Annual Conference: «Creating a Vision for Indigenous Nursing.» St. Catherine’s University, Saint Paul, MN. (National). Lowe, J. (presented June 2018). Biomarkers for Studying Alcoholism among Native Americans. Research Society on Alcoholism Conference, San Diego, CA. (National). Lowe, J. (presented June 2018). Keynote: Innovative Intervention Research with Native American Youth. NW CTR-IN Conference in Las Vegas, NV. (National). Lowe, J. (presented June 2018). Intertribal Talking Circle Study. National Institutes of Health Annual IRINAH Conference in Valley Center, CA. (National). Lowe, J. (presented June 2018). Keynote: Connecting to Your Purpose. National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN. (National). Lowe, J. (presented May 2018). Development of the Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity. Indigenous Wellness Research Institute (IWRI) Scientific Community and Leadership Council (SCLC) for Indigenous HIV/AIDS Research Training (IHART) Annual Conference, Kona, HI. (National).
Native Americans. Cultural Seminar Series, University of North Alabama, Florence, AL. Millender, E. (presented May 2018). Invited Mental Health Panel Speaker: Opioid Abuse Prevention and Research Education Townhall Meeting, Florida State University Alumni Center, Tallahassee, FL. Millender, E. (presented May 2018). Invited Mental Health Panel Speaker: Connecting and Communicating: A Culture-Centered Approach to Care, Florida State University Wellness Center, Tallahassee, FL. Millender, E. (presented March 2018). Invited Mental Health Panel Speaker: Hidden Figures Women Leaders Are the Voice, The Catalyst, The Future. EmpowHER of the Palm Beaches, 2nd Annual Women’s Conference, Eau Resort & Spa Manalapan, FL. Millender, E. (presented January 2018). Invited Mental Health Panel Speaker: State of Mental Health at Leon County: A Preliminary Report to the Community. Presented by Mental Health Council of the Big Bend, FSU Turnbull Conference Center, Tallahassee, FL. Miller, J., Cambell, J., Cornelius, P., FallinBennett, E., Kung, Y. M., Lefevers, D., & Staebler, S. (presented January 2018). A Health Policy Faculty Survey: Forks and Detours on the Road to Competency: The AACN 2015 Faculty Policy Intensive Fellowship Project. Poster presentation given at AACN’s 2018 Doctoral Education Conference, AACN, Naples, FL. (National).
Lowe, J. (presented May 2018). Indigenous Mental Health Disparities. National Institute of Mental Health Global Mental Health Conference, Bethesda, MD. (National).
Park, S. H. (presented May 2018). Promoting a healthy childcare environment: A focus group study of childcare providers’ perspectives. Poster presentation, 16th Qualitative Methods Conference. University of Alberta International Institute for Qualitative Methodology. Alberta, Canada (International).
Lowe, J. (presented March 2018). Motivational Interviewing Substance Abuse Intervention among Native American Adolescents, 31st Annual Research and Policy Conference on Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Behavioral Health, Tampa, FL. (National).
Park, S. H. (presented February 2018). Promoting a Healthy Childcare Environment: A Focus Group Study of Childcare Providers’ Perspectives. Sigma Theta Tau Beta Pi Chapter Research Meeting, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.
Lowe, J. (presented March 2018). Development of a Program of Research for the Prevention of Substance Use among Native American Youth, 31st Annual Research and Policy Conference on Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Behavioral Health, Tampa, FL. (National)
Rudner, N. & Kung, Y. M. (presented September 2017). What does physician supervision of Florida nurse practitioners really look like? Florida Action Coalition WebEx Meeting. (State)
Lowe, J. (presented November 2017). Cultural Approaches for Addressing Health Equity among
Rudner, N. & Kung, Y. M. (presented September 2017). What does physician supervision of Florida nurse practitioners really look like? Removing Barriers to Practice and Care Learning Collaborative Call, AARP Webinar. (National)
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
A MESSAGE FROM THE INCOMING ASSOCIATE DEAN
DR. SUSAN BAKER
Dr. Baker is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society in Nursing. She is also a member of the Thoracic Oncology Minority Steering Committee at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center. Dr. Baker served on advisory boards at Pinellas Technical College, HCA Northside Hospital, Palm Harbor University High School, and Pinellas Technical High School.
The College of Nursing is excited to welcome Susan A. Baker, PhD, RN as the new Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Nursing. She brings more than thirty years of experience in nursing academia and practice. She was the Dean of the College of Nursing at St. Petersburg College from 2011-2018. Prior to that appointment, Dr. Baker was on the faculty in the RN to BSN program at St. Petersburg College and at Florida A&M University. She received the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Florida A&M University and both the Master’s and Doctorate in Nursing at the University of South Florida.
“I am excited to become a part of the Florida State family and join such a prestigious group of nursing educators, researchers, and practitioners at the FSU College of Nursing”, shared Dr. Baker. “As a nationally and internationally recognized leader in nursing education and research, FSU College of Nursing faculty work tirelessly every day to ensure that our nurse graduates are prepared to advance quality health care for all people. I am honored and humbled to play a part in helping that goal come to fruition. The scholarly work that is being produced at the FSU College of Nursing is phenomenal and the success rates of our graduates exceed state and national levels. This speaks directly
to the dedication of the nursing faculty, staff, and administrators. I look forward to the opportunity to help impact the health and wellness of our communities as we continue to achieve excellence in our missions of education, research, and service”. The focus of Dr. Baker’s nursing career has been on the care of cancer patients, both in inpatient and outpatient settings and her research interests include cancer and cancer screening behaviors among African Americans and cancer literacy in underrepresented populations. She received the “Outstanding Dissertation Award” in 2008 from the University of South Florida for her dissertation titled “Prostate Cancer Screening Behaviors of African American Men-An Instrument Development Study”. Dr. Baker is a member of the St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church where she teaches Sunday School and is a member of the Leadership Council, the Intercessory Prayer Ministry and the Youth Council. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Susan A. Baker to the College of Nursing! 2018 College of Nursing Annual Report
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM A MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT DEAN nn Approximately 48% of the senior class (55 students) achieved
Garnet and Gold time of graduation.
status
recognition
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nn Forty-one students graduated with honors (Cum Laude,
Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude).
In addition to their academic achievements, our graduating seniors also continue to display and develop important leadership skills, and gave back to the community. nn Danielle
Wilson - CON recipient for FSU Humanitarian Award
nn David Mihu served on the FSU Student Senate from fall 2017
through spring 2018 - serving two consecutive terms.
nn Rachel Shirley - College of Nursing’s summer 2017
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 over 280,000
community service hours, worth an estimated $5.6 million. Students provide community outreach services and quality care, including flu shots and other health services to FSU students through on-campus outreach, as well as in the community in collaboration with six local county health departments.
DR. CYNTHIA LEWIS
This 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 2017 (spring 2019 graduating class) were no exception. The average incoming student overall GPA was 3.73 and the overall average science GPA was 3.52. In keeping with our tradition of excellence, we are expecting great things from them. The spring 2018 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: nn Danielle Wilson - FSU undergraduate Academic Leadership
Award recipient
nn George Johnson - FSU nursing student recipient of the Daisy
in Training Award in fall 2017
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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 700 flu vaccines to students, faculty, and staff across the FSU campus.
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 FSU College of Nursing was 94.59% as of March 31, 2018. Cynthia Lewis, DNP, MPH, RN Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Program
SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY The Beta Pi Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing held its annual induction ceremony on October 25 to celebrate and honor 76 (61 Undergraduate and 15 Graduate) newly inducted students. A reception for inductees, family members, friends, faculty, and staff was held after the induction ceremony.
STTI RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM On Wednesday, February 21, the Beta Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) presented an evening of scholarship and fellowship, featuring recent research from FSU College of Nursing faculty, alumni, and community partners in the FSU Alumni Center Ballroom. The podium presenters for the evening included:
SO HYUN PARK, PHD, RN FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING Topic: Promoting a Healthy Childcare Environment: A Focus Group Study of Childcare Providers’ Perspectives
JAMES C. PACE, PHD, MDIV, RN, FAANP, FAAN NYU RORY MEYERS COLLEGE OF NURSING, NEW YORK, NEW YORK Topic: A Review of Rituals at End-of-Life (EOL)
GARRETT GAILLARD, RN FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING Topic: A Secondary Analysis of Predictors of Recidivism and Disposition in the Emergency Department Population 2018 College of Nursing Annual Report
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GARNET AND GOLD SCHOLAR SOCIETY Fall 2017: Florida State University welcomed 53 new inductees (15 from nursing) into its prestigious Garnet & Gold Scholar Society this fall. Established in 2010, the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society facilitates student involvement and recognizes undergraduate students who excel within and beyond the classroom in at least three of five areas: international experience, internship, leadership, research, and service.
FALL GARNET AND GOLD SCHOLAR SOCIETY INDUCTEES Cassy Alexandre-Rogers
Sarah Eggnatz
Courtney Morenz
Bailee Barrentine
Kelly Fuller
Raquel Moya
LaurĂŠn Borg
Krista Hering
Paula Pena
Hannah Causseaux
Lauren Maribona
Mallory Rusinowski
Brandon Cherry
Benjamin Mock
Chelsey Severance
Spring 2018: Florida State University welcomed 289 new inductees into its prestigious Garnet & Gold Scholar Society this spring. The College of Nursing continues to lead the way with 40 of the new inductees majoring in nursing.
SPRING GARNET AND GOLD SCHOLAR SOCIETY INDUCTEES
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Peace Agama
Malinda Eggimann
Ozioma Obi
Tori Sherwood
Susan Alexander
Jaimie Geyer
Darby Payne
Rachel Shirley
Brittany Andrews
Taylor Haney
Carolina Pereda
Olivia Staley
Ana Astudillo
Alicia Holmes
Molly Pilcher
Laura Tabares
Jessica Baird
Thea Labitan
Delanie Redmond
Caitlin Verdegem
Alexandra Cates
Jennifer Laufman
Madison Ruark
Emily Weis
Catharina Chipman
Brittany Leone
Madeline Schildkraut
Allison Wentworth
Emily Cramer
Bailey Mahr
Mikayla Scott
Danielle Wilson
Jordan Daley
Kayla McNulty
Christian Seguna
Shannon Winder
Ashton Davis
Rylie Nonnemacher
Maria Sheppard
Stephanie Zerbian
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DAISY IN TRAINING AWARD George Johnson is an ambitious, curious, clinically competent, and exceptionally compassionate nursing student. From a young age, the native of Horry, S.C., felt a calling to serve others. He spent the first six years after high school as a medic in the U.S. Air Force. His journey to nursing began in 2014 when he attended a small state college, graduated summa cum laude, and became a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. In 2017, Johnson was accepted to FSU’s Accelerated BSN program. A dedicated father and husband, he knew this would be a life-changing opportunity for him and his family. Johnson is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, a global honor society of nursing. Upon graduation, he hopes to move home to South Carolina to begin a family nurse practitioner program and work as a critical care nurse. This is the nomination for the DAISY in Training Award for George Johnson. It was the second day of clinical on a busy complex medical unit; both patients assigned the previous day had been discharged, so the student received two new patients. One patient, an elderly female, admitted during the night for dehydration was improving but struggling to fully engage in the schedule of activities for the day. The student was diligent in planning and delivering care, and in completing frequent assessments of her vital signs and fluid volume status. He also knew her advanced age of 82 and without family at the bedside, would predispose her to not only loneliness but risk for injuries due to falls. To insure that the patient environment was safe and assure she was provided emotional support, he scheduled his time to spend as much time each hour as he could. He
maintained this schedule and continued to care for his second patient as well. It is noteworthy to include, this student is not only clinically competent, but demonstrates kind, empathic and compassionate care. These characteristics are always apparent, and his patients often provide feedback to me on his demeanor and attitude when I make patient rounds. Throughout the morning and into lunch, the student kept close contact with this patient, and she continued to experience stable vital signs, as she participated in the plan developed by the student. After lunch, while in the bathroom, the patient experienced a syncopal episode. Her blood pressure dropped, and her oxygen saturation decreased to 89%. The staff responded to the patient, helped her back to bed, and assessed vital signs and oxygen saturation. The student responded as well, but before he got to the room, the patient repeatedly called for him. She said, “I need George, I need my student, he is my intern. I just need George.”
HUMANITARIAN AND ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP AWARD Congratulations to College of Nursing Academic Leadership Award recipient, and Humanitarian award honoree Danielle Wilson! She is making a difference. Wilson, a senior from Miami, was the student coordinator of Nursing on the Chapman Community Health Program Interdisciplinary Executive Board. Through this combined effort between the College of Nursing and College of Medicine,
Given that this student had cared for this patient for approximately five h ours w hen this event occurred, and the relationship that had evolved was so strong reflects upon the quality of the interactions between the student and the patient. In today’s health care setting, which is fast paced with short length of stays by the patient, and increasing admissions of our elderly patients, I believe that the nursing profession must adapt in order to meet the patient’s needs. This student provided the excellent care, compassion, empathy, and teaching that allowed this patient to place total trust in his clinical judgment and skills. Nursing is a very demanding profession; however, this young novice nurse is more than prepared and has “the right stuff” to be an outstanding nurse in whatever area he chooses. To read George’s nomination go to https://www.daisyfoundation.org/ daisy-in-training/honorees/georgejohnson.
Wilson helped coordinate health screenings, food pantry duties, childcare, and other monthly community events with other students and community members.
CARE STUDENTS IN NURSING Congratulations to College of Nursing CARE Student Mariah Bortolin on her academic accomplishments and recent induction into the W.E.B. DuBois Honor Society. 2018 College of Nursing Annual Report
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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 2017-2018, the third funded year of the program, has progressed well. Over the term of the program, we have seen gradual increases in enrollment. Perhaps most impressive is the fact that 100% of veteran students have completed the program with a 100% pass rate on their first NCLEX attempt. Further, 100% of graduating veterans have transitioned into the nursing workforce as Registered Nurses in a variety of settings. Some have even gone on to graduate school. We continue to offer our Transition to Professional Nursing Practice course for former corpsman and medics. This allows them to learn quickly outside of the traditional fundamentals course. Throughout the program these students have grown to be resources for their classmates due to their experiences and leadership. The leadership of our veteran students cannot be understated. These students have a wealth of experience in both medical and nonmedical settings. They serve as a calm example for our traditional students, many of whom lack significant life experience. During this year’s spring graduation, we saw a notable student complete her studies. Ms. Rosa Andres, a former Navy Corpsman with the Marines, graduated. She is everything that FSU wants in a student. She is a first generation American from a Guatemalan migrant family, the first in her family to serve in the United States Military, and the first person in her family to attend and graduate
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DR. JAMES WHYTE college. She is truly a remarkable young woman and we wish her well as she enters the nursing workforce. While this was the final funded year of the program, we will continue to recruit veterans actively. We are also currently in the process of applying for funding for an additional year, as HRSA has determined that they may continue the program. This application process is under way. James Whyte IV, ND, PhD, ARNP, FNAP Director, VBSN Program
STUDENT MILITARY HIGHLIGHTS SAVANNAH MARKELL Congratulations to College of Nursing student and Cadet in the Army Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) program Savannah Markell on her selection as the top cadet within the 6th Brigade. Savannah is a rising senior from the small town of Warrenton, VA. ROTC Nursing Cadets are privileged to apply and compete for spots in the U.S. Army ROTC Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP) and are selected based on the following criteria: Order of Merit List number based on a formula of (GPA x 25) + (APFT x.1) to give the overall NSTP score for rank ordering on the OML. With a physical fitness test score of 350 on the extended scale, (normal scale is out of 300) and a cumulative GPA of 3.878 after 5 semesters, Savannah was able to select her top choice of the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany. The NSTP is a 28-day clinical immersion experience and is the pinnacle-training event for future Army Nurse Leaders. The goal of the NSTP is to provide Army ROTC Nurse Cadets with clinical experience in a hospital setting, while also introducing the duties,
roles, responsibilities, and expectations of an Army Nurse Corps Officer. Savannah will exercise leadership skills in a hospital environment by planning, organizing, and being accountable for the outcome of nursing care. She will collaborate with health care professionals on decisions related to patient care and management, as well as unit issues and strategies utilized in the provision of medical care to a select population. In 2017, 188 Cadets attended NSTP at 19 military treatment facilities (MTFs) around the world, including Korea. Soon to be a Second Lieutenant in the Army, Savannah has hopes to go Active Duty and serve her country as a Registered Nurse. In the summer of 2017, she traveled to Nepal on a CULP mission with ROTC cadets from all over the United States to help with humanitarian work and gain cultural awareness. In the future, Savannah plans to become a Family Nurse Practitioner and work in Washington, D.C. Savannah spends her spare time with family and friends, and travels as much as possible. 2018 College of Nursing Annual Report
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GRADUATE PROGRAM A MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT DEAN The College of Nursing Graduate Program has continued to make great strides this past year. One monumental accomplishment was accreditation. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education evaluation team visited in November 2017 to evaluate our DNP program, and the new Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certificate program. We received positive comments and do not have to worry about another visit for ten years. This attests to the wonderful faculty who teach in both programs, as well as the caliber of students that graduate. On May 3, 2018, we had 25 DNP Family Nurse Practitioners graduate. Many of our students had Nurse Practitioner jobs prior to graduating, which indicates the preceptors saw qualified, professional practitioners, and hired them before they could go anywhere else. One of our new graduates accepted an emergency medicine fellowship program for Nurse Practitioners at Brown University in Rhode Island. Our state and nation are in dire need of highly qualified PMHNPs, and this program has started at the perfect time. This spring we saw our first cohort of ten dedicated students from all over the nation graduate from the Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certificate program. Due to the high demand for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, we decided to increase the number of students accepted for admission, and accepted 48 new students (two cohorts of 24), who will start in spring and fall. Not only has our program received laudatory marks, so have a number of our students. Tessa Daniels, Mishya Otis, and Tatiana Dorenko were recognized for making a difference through their contributions to the profession and their communities. Tessa Daniels was chosen for the FSU 2018 Leadership Award. Tessa just graduated and also passed her Family Nurse Practitioner boards. Tessa has had an outstanding three years as a graduate student, and Teaching Assistant (TA), in the College of Nursing. She is highly intelligent and motivated, TESSA DANIELS and possesses the skills for negotiating her studies, as well as dividing her time between being employed as a registered nurse, and as a teaching assistant for the undergraduate Foundations of Nursing Practice course in the FSU College of Nursing.
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DR. SUSAN PORTERFIELD Mishya Otis, a second year Doctor of Nursing Practice student, has recently attended regional conferences and workshops with the interest of expanding her clinical knowledge and skills, in hopes of developing into a highly valued nurse practitioner when she graduates. Mishya has MISHYA OTIS attended the American Medical Seminars Dermatology: Principles and Practice Strategies for the Primary Care Office, Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (FSDPA) New Wave dermatology conference, and the FSDPA advanced surgical skills workshop. She strives to enrich others by sharing her newly acquired knowledge with FSU nursing faculty and peers. Mishya is an active member and scholarship recipient of the Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society, a past member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, and two-time
scholarship recipient of the Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship. She has recently received a scholarship from the Hoffa Foundation and Mary E. Parker Foundation. Mishya is also a member of the Sarasota County Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Florida Society of Physician Assistants, and Dermatology Nurses Association. She is also the Graduate Nursing Student Academic Liaison for the American Association Colleges of Nursing (AACN) GNSA. Mishya continues her doctoral education through videoteleconferencing in Sarasota, while continuing to balance work in home health nursing, and caring for her two young toddlers. Her DNP project focuses on comparing appearance-based motives versus health-based motives on sunscreen use among young adults. She plans on working as a family nurse practitioner in dermatology upon graduation.
TATIANA DORENKO
College of Nursing faculty member Dr. Barbara Jamison shared the story below about a recently completed site visit for DNP student Tatiana Dorenko at the Senior Friendship Center of Sa r a s o t a . Ta t i a n a’s preceptor is Dr. Nusbaum, a retired anesthesiologist who volunteers at the center, said the following about Tatiana:
“Tatiana did an extraordinary patient presentation, probably one of the very best I have seen. She is an excellent practitioner”, and then went on to tell Dr. Jamison that “Tatiana is functioning above and beyond what one would expect”. Dr. Jamison asked her to explain and she said “Tatiana has a patient all her own.” A patient apparently came in and was not understood. Tatiana is from the Ukraine and that is the language the patient was speaking. She immediately interceded in his care and has been seeing him on her own time and assisting him with many of his needs. Dr. Nusbaum told Dr. Jamison that she understands that Tatiana has translated a lot of medical information, educational materials, appointment, and medications into the patient’s language. She has typed and printed everything for this patient and continues to oversee his care. Dr. Nusbaum was amazed at the level she was functioning and commented on her altruism and selflessness. DR. NUSBAUM
Thank you to DNP student Tatiana Dorenko for making a difference in the lives of the patients in your community
COMMUNITY & NATIONAL EVENTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS The Special Olympics Area Director asked us to perform sports physical for the spring 2018 Special Olympic Games. This year we had seven DNP nurse practitioner students, three undergraduate nursing students, and five FSU CON faculty guiding the efforts. The students performed over 50 sports physicals for the Tallahassee area students. CON students and faculty always jump at the chance to participate in these sports physicals.
REMOTE AREA MEDICAL (RAM) USA: A Remote Area Medical clinic was held in Bradenton, Florida in fall 2017. We had two NP faculty and six DNP NP students participate in the two-day clinic. RAM is a nonprofit mobile medical clinic throughout the US. Our students participated in the Bradenton, Florida clinic where they delivered free dental, vision, and medical services to underserved and uninsured individuals. All involved said they worked hard but it sure made them feel good to provide healthcare services. Susan Porterfield, PhD, FNP-c Assistant Dean, Graduate Program 2018 College of Nursing Annual Report
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PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (PMHNP) Active recruiting for the online PMHNP certificate program has been nationwide. The past two years we have had an information booth at the APNA conferences. Additionally, we have advertised on Facebook and through nursing organizations. This led to an increase in the number of applicants for the spring 2018 class, so we decided to have spring and fall start dates for the program.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Dr. Eugenia Millender, the PMHNP certificate program coordinator has been actively promoting our certificate program by taking part in community presentations and joining the Mental Health Council Leon County Advisory Committee. As a member of the Advisory Committee, she took part in the following events as an Invited Mental Health Panel Speaker: nn Opioid Abuse Prevention and Research Education Townhall Meeting, Florida State University Alumni Center, Tallahassee, FL. nn Connecting and Communicating: A Culture-Centered Approach to Care, Florida State University Wellness Center, Tallahassee,
FL.
nn Hidden Figures Women Leaders Are the Voice, The Catalyst, The Future. EmpowHER of the Palm Beaches, 2nd Annual Women’s
Conference, Eau Resort & Spa Manalapan, FL.
nn State of Mental Health at Leon County: A Preliminary Report to the Community. Presented by Mental Health Council of the Big
Bend, FSU Turnbull Conference Center, Tallahassee, FL.
Eugenia Millender, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, CDE PMHNP Certificate Program Coordinator
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2018 DNP RESEARCH EXPOSITION On Thursday, May 3, the College of Nursing held its annual Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Spring Research Exposition in the Grand Ballroom of the Florida State University Alumni Association. The Research Exposition started at 4pm with a welcome from Dr. Susan Porterfield, Assistant Dean for the Graduate Program, and College of Nursing Dean Judith McFetridge-Durdle, PhD, RN, FAAN. Family, friends, faculty, and staff joined the class of 25 graduating DNP students as they presented their clinical research projects. Three graduating students (Brittany DeCastro, Garrett Gaillard, and Margaret Salib-Barrios) provided podium presentations of their clinical research projects. All students provided poster presentations of their clinical research projects. The evening concluded with a small reception to celebrate our student’s accomplishments.
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RESEARCH PROJECT TITLE
Tracy Adams
Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives: An Educational Tool to Improve Awareness
Anusuyadevi Rajeevi Balaji
Improving Cervical Cancer Screening Rates in a Community Health Center: A Quality Improvement Project
Kenara Blocker
Perceived HIV/AIDs Related Stigma among Black Men Who Have Sex with Men
Shara L. Bryant
Quality improvement initiative: Supporting the Second Victim
Myeshia La’tway Carroll
Self-Perception of Interpersonal Communication Competency and its Relationship to Job Satisfaction among Nurses in Florida
Tessa Daniels
Sleeping Safe: A Review of Safe Infant Sleep in Florida
Brittany DeCastro
Screening and Treatment Methods of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis by Florida’s Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners
Jizzel Anne V. De Leon
Improving Patient Safety and Minimizing Alarm Fatigue through Effective Alarm Management
Amanda L. Dennis
Improving Advance Care Planning in Primary Care: A Quality Improvement Project
Tatiana Dorenko
Managing Urinary Retention: A Quality Improvement Project
Marcelle Frehn
Predicting Hospital Readmissions for Pneumonia in a Single Center
Garrett Gaillard
Potential Predictors of Disposition and Recidivism in Emergency Department Visits: A Regression Analysis
Michelle Lynn Hernandez
Evaluation of a Process Change SBAR to Reduce Inappropriate Patient Placement and Increase Nursing Satisfaction
Genevieve Komolafe
Unprofessional Conduct in Nursing and Its Impact on Job Retention and Satisfaction
Sabrina Lellis Mauldin
Factors Influencing Parental Perception of Child’s Weight Status
Meghan Miller
Does an Educational Intervention for a Nurse-Driven Indwelling Urinary Catheter Protocol Increase Nurses’ Knowledge and Compliance to the Protocol?
Jimmy Nguyen
Assessment and Screening of Depression in Heart Failure Patients
Zacharey A. Powell
Senior Nursing Students’ Early Recognition of Sepsis
Jessica Anne Radcliffe
Music Therapy and Post-Operative Pain
Erika M. Raines
An Exploration of Learning Needs: Identifying Knowledge Deficits among Hospitalized Adults with Heart Failure
Margaret Salib-Barrios
Clinician Knowledge on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders within the state of Florida
Anthonia Ukaga
Assessing the Relationship between Cultural Competence and Quality Care in Non-English Speaking Patients from Providers’ Perspective
Jacine Vilches
The Current State of Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Training
Travis Wiggins
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GRADUATE STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS ARNP STUDENT’S MANUSCRIPT BASED ON HIS DNP PROJECT ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION!
TWO GRADUATING STUDENTS PRESENT POSTERS ON THEIR DNP PROJECTS IN TAMPA, FL.
Congratulations to Andrew Blix on having the manuscript based on his DNP Project accepted for publication. Blix, A. & Little, B. Hepatitis C Screening Practices in a Local County Health Department: A Gap Analysis. Florida Public Health Review.
Two of our graduating DNP students recently presented posters on their DNP projects at the Delta Beta chapter, Sigma Theta Tau conference in Tampa. Tatiana “Tanya” Dorenko presented on “Managing urinary retention: A quality improvement project”. Anuusuyadevi “Anu” Balaji presented her project on “Improving cervical cancer screening in a community health center: A quality improvement project”. Anu and Tanya attend classes in Sarasota and were mentored by their major professor, Dr. Barbara Little.
Andrew is an ARNP with Infectious Disease Associates (IDA) in Sarasota, Florida and specializes in the treatment of patients with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and AIDS. Andrew obtained his BSN from State College of Florida. He became interested in HCV during his clinical rotation in a public health department. While in a research course, he wrote a paper that was later published in a major nursing journal. His expertise in HCV developed further through his DNP project, clinicals, and residency at IDA. Dr. Barbara Little served as his major professor.
COLLEGE OF NURSING ALUMNA’S MANUSCRIPT ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION! Congratulations also to recent DNP graduate Hannah Cameron, ARNP (DNP ‘17, MSN ‘14). The Journal of Continuing Education published Dr. Cameron’s manuscript based on her DNP Project, Nurses’ Perceptions and Practices Related to Alarm Management: A Quality Improvement Initiative.
FALL & SPRING PINNING CEREMONIES FALL AND SPRING PINNING CEREMONIES On Friday, December 15, the College of Nursing held its fall Pinning Ceremony in Opperman Music Hall to recognize the accomplishments of the 39 graduating students. Mrs. Nanna Cuchens delivered the keynote address, and Raquel Moya delivered the student address. Both speakers encouraged graduates to be their best as they begin their journeys in the most trusted profession. The spring pinning ceremony was held on May 4, and 111 (75 BSN, 11, MSN, 25 DNP) students participated in the College of Nursing’s pinning ceremony in Ruby Diamond Auditorium. Their family and friends were there to celebrate their accomplishments as they prepared for the next stages of their nursing journey. The speakers were College of Nursing alumnae and faculty members Drs. Laurie Grubbs (BSN ‘73), and Roxanne Hauber (BSN ‘70). Dr. Hauber provided the alumni address and welcomed graduates to the Nole Nurse Alumni ranks. Dr. Grubbs was the keynote speaker, and she reflected on her nursing career and encouraged graduates to step outside their comfort zone and take advantage of the opportunities that will come their way. Several graduating students were recognized for their outstanding academic and clinical performance.
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BY THE NUMBERS
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2017-2018 2018 USNWR Rankings
MSN Program
1950 - 2018 67 years of nursing graduates 68 years of nursing education 7,676+ alumni around the globe
Student Enrollment 286 Traditional BSN 155 Accelerated BSN 35
DNP Program
College Statistics 2 Nursing Research Centers 3 Advisory Boards
2017 - 2018 Graduating Student Achievements 55 Garnet and Gold Scholars
76 Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society inductees
Total Enrollment
Masters and Post-Masters Program Students
79 Psych/Mental Health Certificate 28 Doctor of Nursing Practice
Student Support 260 Scholarships totaling $411,060 awarded to students
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Faculty 6 Fellows in National Academies 88% of Faculty are doctorally prepared
Student Success 95.28% NCLEX Pass Rate 95% Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Pass Rate
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NOLE NURSE ALUMNI GROUP CALLING ALL NOLE NURSES! What a year it has been for NOLE NURSE Alumni Group We have been busy connecting with alumni at various functions locally and throughout the state. We are happy to report the following accomplishments: 1. Board Expansion: Expanded our Board to include our Treasurer, Secretary, and additional Directors-at-Large. We welcomed Diane Raines (BSN ’76) of Jacksonville, Florida as our Treasurer, and Julie Griffie (BSN ’71) of Waukesha, Wisconsin as our Secretary. Ginie Ramsey (BSN’87, MSN ’97) of Tallahassee, Florida is serving as one of our Director’s-at-Large, along with Carol McCormick (BSN ’72, MSN ’04) of Tallahassee, Florida. 2. Facebook Connection: Many of you have encountered the engaging messages and announcements from our Chair-Elect, Loretta Jackson Brown! She has introduced you to several of our alumni and hopes to highlight many more of you in the coming year. If you have received an award, acknowledgement, promotion, etc., please notify us and allow us to post the announcement so we can all celebrate with you!
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You can request to join the page by going to www.facebook.com/groups/nolenursealumni 3. Outreach events: While we may have had the opportunity to meet you at a couple of events throughout the year such as the FSU Alumni Association Fall Tailgate, Homecoming Game, or the Noles on Tap Series in Tampa, Florida, and we hope to see you at a number of events this fall (Tailgate and Homecoming).. 4. Logo/Branding: We now have a logo for branding our group. The logo development and selection process was initiated by the board in collaboration with a graphic artist from the FSU Alumni Association, and voted on by nursing alumni on our Facebook page. We are happy with the result, and feel as though this logo represents the essence of who we are as Nole Nurses!
5. T – Shirt Sales: We are now up and running with our t-shirtsales. Buy yours today and show your Nole Nurse Pride! T-shirt styles for men and women can be purchased by going to: www.companycasuals.com/nolenursealumni/star t.jsp Note:
T-shirts are printed in batches and shipped every 2-3 weeks.
The purpose of our Networking Group is to support the mission of the College of Nursing (CON) by being the link between the college and our alumni. We can assist in recruiting students, participate in outreach activities, and promote the high standards of the College of Nursing. We hope that you will join us on Facebook and connect with other Nole Nurses in your community or reconnect with an old classmate. Sincerely, Nole Nurse Alumni Group Board: Kathleen Perrott Wilson (BSN ’78), Chair Loretta Jackson Brown (BSN ’87), Chair-Elect Julie Griffie (BSN ’71), Secretary Diane Raines (BSN ’76), Treasurer Carol McCormick (BSN ’72, MSN ’04) At-Large Director Virginia (Ginie) Ramsey (BSN ’87, MSN ’94), At-Large Director
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ALUMNI RECOGNITION Our alumni continue to do exceptionally well and make a difference in their communities. This year alumni were recognized for their notable achievements not only by the College of Nursing, but also by the FSU Alumni Association and Women 4 FSU. Here are some of the highlights.
2017 GRAD MADE GOOD (NOVEMBER 2017) The FSU Alumni Association recognized College of Nursing alumna Sandra B. Dunbar (BSN ’72), PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA, Charles Howard Candler Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Advancement at the Emory School of Nursing with the Grad Made Good Award.
DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARD RECIPIENTS In 2017, the Florida State University College of Nursing recognized two distinguished graduates during the Annual Alumni and Faculty Awards ceremony on November 17. The College of Nursing’s Distinguished Graduate Award, established seven years ago, recognizes outstanding alumni and their contributions to the health care of patients, through nursing care, research and demonstration of the ethics and values of the nursing profession. The 2017 Distinguished Graduate Award winners were:
PRACTITIONER Margaret E. Polk (BSN ’76), BSN, RN, NCSN has been a school nurse in the Pasco County School District in Florida for 26 years. Polk, a resident of Dade City, is a member of the National Association of School Nurses and the Florida Association of School Nurses (FASN). She became a nationally certified school nurse in 2001 and is currently employed as the school nurse at Pasco High School. Polk also supports the district in emergency management and coordination of CPR/AED and first aid trainings. Caring for children is Polk’s primary goal, and she is skilled at finding resources, such as Pasco County’s mobile medical unit, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile and the dental clinic at nearby R.B. Cox Elementary, so students get the care they need.
Polk also oversees the school’s Assist, Believe and Care (ABC) program, which provides aid to students and their families with clothing, school supplies, food and financial support for rent and utilities. Polk was recognized by FASN as the 2017 Florida School Nurse of the Year based on her volunteer work coordinating student services teams and advocating for migrant families in the Dade City community. In addition to her work in the community, Polk has volunteered on district, state and national committees.
COMMUNITY SERVICE Tara Haskell (BSN ’05), MS, RN, CPN began her career in pediatric nursing in 2005 after receiving her BSN from Florida State University. Following graduation, she worked as a traveling nurse, moving from coast to coast and finally landing in Denver in 2009. Haskell has worked in most specialties in pediatrics including oncology, medical-surgical, orthopedics, pulmonary, cardiology, PICU, NICU and the emergency department. In November 2014, she joined the Denver College of Nursing, where she teaches pediatric simulation, health assessment and pediatric didactic classes. She also helped design and teach classes for the online RN to BSN program. Haskell is the operations coordinator for the Global Health Perspectives (GHP) program and has led international medical trips to Uganda and India with the GHP students. She coordinates local volunteer events, plans and delivers educational meetings on global health for the students and faculty, manages and interviews students seeking to go on international medical missions, prepares students for international medical internships all over the world and volunteers locally. Haskell received her master’s degree from Regis in 2014 with a dual focus in nursing leadership and education. 2018 College of Nursing Annual Report
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Loretta Jackson-Brown, Judith McFetridge-Durdle, faculty, staff, students, and other award recipients at the Alumni/Faculty Awards Ceremony and Dinner.
2018 INSPIRE AWARD RECIPIENT LORETTA JACKSON BROWN Congratulations to College of Nursing Alumna Dr. Loretta Jackson Brown (BSN ‘87) on her recognition as a 2018 Inspire Award Recipient! Inspire award recipients are alumnae who distinguished themselves as leaders within their industry, and whose hard work and determination serves as an inspiration to current students and young alumni at Florida State University.
Dr. Brown currently serves on the College of Nursing’s Alumni Council and is Chair-elect of the Nole Nurse Alumni Group. She also serves as a mentor to potential nursing students, and makes a difference by serving her community and society through her role at the CDC.
2018 DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARD RECIPIENTS The College of Nursing is excited to announce the 2018 Distinguished Graduate Award recipients. Congratulations to Pamela Turner (BSN ‘75) on her selection as the award recipient for the Practitioner Category, and Frances Overdyke (BSN ‘74) on her selection as the award recipient in the Government/ Community Service Category. We will recognize Pamela and Fran during Homecoming at the Alumni and Faculty Awards Ceremony and Dinner on Friday, October 19.
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DEVELOPMENT UPDATES A MESSAGE FROM THE OUTGOING DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR In the eight years of the campaign, the College has established 18 new endowments bringing our total to 37 with $4,184,178 endowed. The dollars created by these endowments help support students, programs and faculty annually.
COLETTE PODGORSKI
The College of Nursing has grown, celebrated milestones, and helped students succeed during the last eight years of the University’s billion-dollar Raise the Torch Campaign. The College of Nursing successfully raised $7,457,732! Kicking off the campaign in 2010 the College celebrated 60 years of preparing nurses for professional practice and research in diverse settings.
Scholarships help fill the financial gap for our students. We are thankful that our scholarships support continues to grow and this fall we will award 168 students totaling $324,000. Helping students allowed them to focus on their studies and improve our pass rate on the National Certification Licensure Exam (NCLEX). In the beginning of the campaign, we secured funding to create a state-of-the-science Advanced Simulation Laboratory space with high fidelity simulations mannequins to teach students critical thinking and responsiveness skills in a non-threatening and safe environment. Since its creation, we have had alumni and friends name patient rooms and patients. This endowment helps to offset the cost of running the lab and gives the students time to practice before entering clinicals.
Two research Centers were established. The Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Center for Research and Evidence Based Practice was established to sustain a culture of evidence based care and nursing inquiry. Most recently the Center for Indigenous Nursing Research for Health Equity was established to partner with Indigenous peoples, communities and organizations, nationally and internationally to attain health equity through research, education, and service. As we move forward, we want to continue the momentum we have started. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this journey and congratulations to Nole Nurses on all their successes! As we prepare to transition to a new Director of Development for the College, I want to welcome my colleague Eden DuPerier. Eden has over 10 years of fundraising experience, and I know she will do a great job in taking development at the College to the next level. Colette Podgorski Outgoing Development Director
WELCOME THE NEW DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Eden DuPerier has joined the College of Nursing as the Director of Development, bringing over 10 years of academic fundraising experience to the College. Eden comes to the College of Nursing after serving as the Director of Development for the FSU College of Criminology and Criminal Justice for the past three years, working in the major gift and planned gift areas. Prior to joining FSU, she served seven years as Development Director in the Colleges of Engineering and Education at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. The earlier 24 years of her career were in positions as an engineering technician. Eden earned a bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Technology as well as a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA). When asked about joining the College of Nursing, Eden shared, “I am excited to have the opportunity to work with the College of Nursing. It is thrilling to join the Nursing family and help continue its valued traditions all while growing its success with our professional and passionate College alumni and friends.” Eden and her husband are recent transplants from the Midwest. They have found Tallahassee, and the FSU family, to be friendly and inviting, and are active in the Tallahassee community and St. Thomas More Co-Cathedral.
EDEN DUPERIER
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LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Thank you for your support. Simple words, but heartfelt. It is you, our alumni and friends, who provide the opportunity for our students to not only to receive an excellent education, but also experience life-changing opportunities. Your philanthropy has the power to transform a student’s life. We are so grateful for your generosity, and for the example you provide to each and every Florida State University College of Nursing student. Your support allows us to continue our mission to enhance the quality of life for people of all cultures, economic levels, and geographic locations. Thanks to our generous donors, this year the College of Nursing raised an impressive $772,599 to continue investing in the
RAISE THE TORCH CAMPAIGN UPDATE Raise the Torch: The Campaign for Florida State has crossed the finish line! We look forward to sharing the campaign’s success on September 21, 2018 when the total amount of gifts received will be revealed. The commitment of so many people who support learning, research, innovation and public service at Florida State University is key as Florida State continues its quest to become a Top 25 public university.
academically talented and deserving students here. You are key to the college continuing to offer excellent academic programs and recruiting highly qualified faculty. You help to ensure our students see their dreams become a reality. You are fostering life-changing research and changing the course of students’ lives by allowing their education to result in the skills necessary for post-college success. Gifts to the College of Nursing can be an annual gift, an endowed gift or a planned gift. However, no matter the individual method or motivation for giving, all our donors are able to turn their passions and values into lasting impact for Nursing’s students and faculty. UNIVERSITY SUPPORT FSU Foundation Support forwarded to the University and spent increased by approximately $10M annually during the campaign.
$32,899,989 $42,081,912 1N 2011
1N 2018
USNWR RANKING The current list of donors, which will include gifts made as of June 30, 2018, 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.
33rd
Jumped from 48th among US publics in 2010 to 33rd among publics in 2018 (released Sept. 2017). New ranking comes out Sept 11, 2018.
UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT Grew from $452,543,744 in 2009-2010 to $674,091,142 through March 31, 2018.· This marks the highest total in University history.
Alumni and friends interested in contributing 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 gift’s purpose. Contributions made by check should be made payable to the FSU Foundation and mailed to: FSU Foundation, 325 West College Avenue, P.O. Box 3062739, Tallahassee, FL 32301-1403.
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Florida State University
$452,543,744
$674,091,412
1N 2009-10
THROUGH 03/01/2018
93%
OF COLLEGE OF NURSING CAMPAIGN GOAL ACHIEVED
COL L EG E OF N U RS I N G
Much like Raise the Torch, the College of Nursing had its own strong momentum as it sought to reach its campaign goal. Gifts to the college, while varied in purpose, ultimately help increase the number of well-educated nurses in the State of Florida and national workforce.
FY 2018
COLLEGE OF NURSING CAMPAIGN UPDATE 357 $512,676 I N
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G I F T S
A N D
G I F T S
P L E D G E S
D IR ECT STUD EN T A I D
$347K Gifts and Pledges
FUNDRAISING PRIORITIES The College of Nursing continues to focus on important fundraising priorities, such as:
Priorities
Funding Amount (minimum)
Purpose
Endowed Professorships
$150,000
Ensure the college is able to maintain the highest standard of teaching excellence.
Faculty Awards
$100,000
Helps retain high caliber faculty to advance nursing education and increase 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, standardized patients, 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 alignment with FSU’s focus on mentoring and academic success for its 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, and lodging) that students and faculty incur as they travel locally, and regionally 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 above all, thank you. In Seminole Spirit, Eden DuPerier Director of Development (850) 644-2647 or e.duperier@fsu.edu 2018 College of Nursing Annual Report
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