E D U C A T I O N A L E X C E L L E N C E We will be launching a new CGNE Scholars program in fall 2020. In line with our goals to engage students interested in gerontological nursing, the CGNE Scholars program will provide scholarship support, education opportunities, mentorship, and an introduction to doctoral education for up to four undergraduate/graduate nursing students. Nikki Hill is leading the development of the program, along with workgroup members Andrea Sillner and Ying-Ling Jao. The Honorable Kathy Greenlee, former US Assistant Secretary on Aging will provide the keynote address entitled “Rural Health and Aging” for the 8th Annual CGNE Alumni & Friends Spring Brunch, scheduled for April 11, 2021. Aside from providing an educational opportunity, this event involves a celebration of our center’s accomplishments, a brunch meal, and an opportunity to connect with alumni, community members, and collaborative partners. CGNE and the College of Nursing Outreach and Professional Development office have been co-sponsoring the semi-annual Centre County Geriatric Interest Network conferences for the past few years. The GIN provides opportunities to engage with administrators, nurses, and other professionals that have a similar vision for elder care. Stay tuned for fall 2020 and spring 2021 educational session announcements.
Ann Kolanowski and collegues Gitlin and Lyons book Successful Grant Writing for Health and Human Service Professionals, Fifth Edition, an invaluable resource for graduate students, faculty, researchers, and health professionals, was released in May of 2020. See the Springer publishing website for details: https://www. springerpub.com/successful-grant-writing-forhealth-and-human-service-professionals-fifthedition-9780826148032.html. Donna Fick will be presenting primary data from her Delirium READI (Researching efficient approaches for delirium identification) study at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, which will be held virtually from July 27-31, 2020 at no cost to participants. International investigators, clinicians and care researchers will come together online to discuss the latest studies, theories and discoveries that will help bring the world closer to breakthroughs in dementia science. Fick’s research explored clinician experiences and perspectives when screening for delirium in a person living with dementia in hospitalized patients. Susan Loeb and colleagues are considering research and development to extend both staff focused and peer caregiver focused trainings for multidisciplinary corrections staff and/or persons who are incarcerated. This will include information pertaining to persons living with Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias, as well as content relevant 47
