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$1.4 Million HHS Grant Will Increase Primary Care to Underserved
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Nursing’s Living Learning Community with Dr. Sally Karioth
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Sigma Theta Tau Induction
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Atlanta Alumni Reception
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2010 Homecoming 3 Tallahassee Alum- 3 ni and Friends Reception Wellness Clinic
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The College of Nursing recently received a $1.4 million Affordable Care Act grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services. The Affordable Care Act grant will support the College‟s participation in the Advanced Nursing Education Expansion (ANEE) initiative. The grant will also allow the College to increase full-time enrollment and accelerate the graduation of family nurse practitioners. The grant is the
largest single grant in the College‟s 60 year history. The grant will provide a $22,000 annual stipend for two years to a family nurse practitioner students enrolled full-time in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Dean Lisa Plowfield says the grant, “will reduce the financial burden of attending school full-time and will enable more parttime students to graduate sooner. “ Dean Plowfield says, “this means our students will be able to expedite their entry or reentry into the healthcare workforce armed with advanced skills that are increasingly in demand but often in short supply.”
Student Excellence: STTI Induction & FSNA Convention Activities Nursing scholarship was highlighted on Thursday evening, September 30, 2010 when 30 outstanding nursing students (23 undergraduates, 5 Masters of Science in Nursing students and 2 Doctor of Nursing Practice students) were inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), the Honor Society of Nursing. The induction ceremony included a brief orientation to the honor society, an oath of commitment to STTI mission and purposes, and recognition of each student by name. Each inductee received a certificate, membership information, and a purple and white honor cord to wear with their regalia at graduation ceremonies. This fall, seven FSU nursing students served as delegates at the Florida Student Nurses‟ Association convention. They discussed and voted on policy issues related to lateral violence and sudden infant death syndrome. These future nurse leaders reported learning how to craft health policy and collaborate for social benefit.
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Learning Community Promotes Nursing Education at FSU Nursing’s Living Learning Community with Dr. Sally Karioth Dr. Sally P. Karioth says “the 34 students in the Living and Learning community are an eager and high energy group. “ For the first time the Nursing Living & Learning Community has men participating in this
freshman experience (5 men and 29 women). The Living and Learning experiences have included sorority involvement, participating in the annual Heart Walk, attending SNA meetings, learning about campus life and FSU culture. According to Karioth, these students are bright and their energy is contagious. She noted they have enjoyed the visits from the Dean, the trip
to the simulation lab and a lecture from a Tallahassee Democrat reporter on things to do here in Tally. This semester, Dr. Nancy Smith has continued to provide her support and time to these new FSU students.
Lazarus Project A group of seven students from the Student Nurses‟ Association volunteered at Project Lazarus in New Orleans this summer. Project Lazarus was founded in 1985, and is the oldest and largest residential facility providing assisted living to people with AIDS in the Gulf Coast region. The Lazarus House is a free residential facility for people with HIV/AIDS who have no place to live. The students volunteered their services in helping to garden, engage residents in social activities, and listening to their life stories. This outreach was equally beneficial to the Lazarus Project staff, residents and these SNA student volunteers. To learn more about the Lazarus Project, please visit: http://www.projectlazarus.net.
Nursing Students Promote Heart Health In October On October 23, a team of 69 nursing students and College of Nursing faculty and staff led by Heartwalk Team Captain Patty Ball, raised $1,958 to fight heart disease for the American Heart Association.
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On October 24, Professor Miriam McLarty and several nursing students participated in the 2nd Annual Health Fair and Screening Day at Trinity United Methodist Church. The Health Fair included screenings, a variety of displays and presentations related to cardiovascular health, blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, vision, stress, weight and nutrition.
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According the National Institutes of Health, Heart Disease is the #1 killer of men and women in the United States. The good news is, heart disease is preventable. You can reduce your risk by focusing on your lifestyle and habits to protect your heart health. The first step to improving your heart health is learning about your risk. To learn more visit the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website at www.nhlbi.nih.gov.
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College Connections: FSU Alumni in Atlanta The College of Nursing and the College of Social Work in Partnership with the FSU Alumni Association hosted a “Getting to „Nole You” reception in Atlanta on Tuesday, October 26, 2010. Atlanta is home to more than 200 FSU nursing alumni and
former faculty. From the wide variety of backgrounds and nursing experiences, the alumni enjoyed sharing stories and networking.
ing alumni and working to develop private and foundation financial support for the College of At the reception, Mr. Nursing. Dawson Barbara Law BSN ‘70 & Lois Selvaggi BSN ‘51 Jonathan Dawson, the College is a proud “double of Nursing‟s „Nole” as he is an FSU Colnew Director of lege of Business graduate, BS Development ‟08, MBA ‟10. In his new was introduced. role, Dawson looks forward Since his hire in to working closely with June, 2010 Dawalumni and friends of the son (shown College, he can be reached seated in photo) at 850-644-4606. has been meet-
Homecoming 2010 - United Now, United Then
Alumni Advisory Board member Estelle Templeton BSN ‘74 and her husband Steven Templeton ‘74. helped greet alumni and friends at the All College Tailgate.
The College of Nursing participated in the All College, All Alumni Tailgate on Saturday, November 6, 2010. A majority of the University‟s academic programs were represented at the tailgate, which kicked off at 12:30 pm, and over 700 FSU and College of Nursing alumni attended the event. Food, beverage and entertainment were provide. Entertainment was provided by the FSU Circus, the Golden Girls, and the acapella group All Night Yahtzee. Several College of Nursing students participated in the 16th Annual Clock and Seal Leadership Banquet at the Civic Center sponsored by FSU’s Garnet and Gold Guys at the All College Tailgate. Burning Spear.
Tallahassee Alumni and Friends Reception
President and Mrs. Barron greet CON faculty member Miriam McLarty, RN, MN.
On Tuesday, August 10, 2010 the President and Mrs. Barron hosted a reception for the College of Nursing‟s Alumni and Friends from the Tallahassee area at the President‟s House.
Fifty of the College‟s alumni, friends and community partners were present to celebrate nursing at FSU. The reception also provided an opportunity for attendees to reconnect and network with their fellow alumni and friends. Jo Davis, BSN ’70 and Jennifer Doak, BSN ‘78 reconnect during the reception.
President Barron addresses the reception attendees.
President Barron and Dean Plowfield shared their respective visions with the reception attendees. President Barron shared his vision for the University, and Dean Plowfield spoke about the future of nursing education at FSU.
Th e Fl or i da S ta te U niv e rs it y College of Nursing P.O. Box 3064310 Vivian M. Duxbury Hall Tallahassee, FL 32306-4310 Phone: 850-644-3299 Fax: 850-644-7660 URL: http://www.nursing.fsu.edu
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A Note from Dean Lisa Ann Plowfield 2010 has been an exciting year for nursing education and understanding how we can prepare nurses to fulfill the emerging health needs and changing roles nationally and globally. This year, two critical analyses of nursing education and fulfilling patient quality care were published: Pat Benner and colleagues‟ work Educating Nurses: a Call for Radical Transformation and the Institute of Medicine‟s The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. We also have new dialogues occurring across the country related to effective and efficient nursing education that is responsive to health needs throughout the world. Educating patients, families and communities on maintaining wellness remains a core focus of FSU Nursing. More than ever we know that building critical thinking and creative problem solving skills are essential for the success of our graduates. We continue to seek ways to expand our focus in caring for underserved populations through primary care outreach, and advancing health care quality through nursing leadership. Collaboration has become a norm as we can all accomplish more together, than individually. Interprofessional education is critical to the success of healthcare teams. FSU Nursing continues to need your support – your collaborative ideas and your connections throughout our communities are critical to our mission of nursing educational excellence. Please contact me at lplowfield@fsu.edu, I would be delighted to talk with you about investing in the bright future of FSU Nursing. Your contributions will help us to continue to build exciting careers in caring.
New - Wellness Center
Construction on the new Wellness Center started June 2010 with an early utility package, and has a projected completion date of May 2012. The NEW Wellness Center will include expanded student health spaces: exam rooms, dental exams, eye exams, x-ray, and a laboratory , plus administrative and clinical support spaces. The College of Nursing will have 9 classroom spaces, varying from 50 persons to 250 persons. Wellness activity spaces will include physical therapy, chiropractic, athletic training and a large fitness floor. In addition to the student health and nursing classroom spaces, Campus Recreation will also have fitness and exercise space within the building.