Minnesota Nursing Spring-Summer 2015 by School of Nursing

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INSIDE: u Study Explores Expanded Role for School Nurses in Obesity Prevention u All Fiber Is Not Created Equal u Venture Capital for Research

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF NURSING Our Mission To generate knowledge and prepare nurse leaders who create, lead and participate in holistic efforts to improve the health of all people within the context of their environments. Dean Connie White Delaney, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI Senior Executive Associate Dean for Research Ann Garwick, PhD, RN, LMFT, LP, FAAN Associate Dean for Academic Programs Christine Mueller, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA Assistant Dean for Faculty Practice, Partnerships and Professional Development Tom Clancy, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN Board of Visitors David Aanonson, pastor (ret.) Clara Adams-Ender, chief nurse executive, Army Nurse Corp. (ret.) Melanie Dreher, dean emeritus, Rush University College of Nursing David Durenberger, former United States senator Donald Gerhardt, chairman, Vital Simulations Rahul Koranne, senior vice president for clinical affairs and chief medical officer, Minnesota Hospital Association Richard Norling, senior fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement John Reiling, president and CEO, Safe By Design Jeannine Rivet, executive vice president, UnitedHealth Group Michael Rohovsky, corporate office of science and technology associate, Johnson & Johnson (ret.) Roy Simpson, vice president of nursing, Cerner Corporation Timothy Tracy, dean, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy Charlotte Weaver, former senior vice president and chief clinical officer, Gentiva Home Health & Hospice

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Data Indicates 1 in 3 School-Aged Children is Overweight, Obese

Photographer Tim Rummelhoff

All Fiber Is Not Created Equal Psyllium Fiber Found to be Significantly More Effective

Venture Capital for Research

Clinical Translational Science Institute at the University of Minnesota Supports Nurse Scientists

Signs of an Epidemic

Building on Strengths

Supporting Weight Loss

Director of Strategic Communications Barb Schlaefer Publications and Programs Manager Brett Stursa

Study Explores Expanded Role for School Nurses in Obesity Prevention

School of Nursing Students, Alumni and Faculty Lead Population Health Efforts

Leslie Morrison Named Finalist for New Investigator Award

PhD Candidate Julie Sabo Studies Social Support Methods That Help Nurses Lose Weight

Designer Wendy Broberg Contact Us Minnesota Nursing University of Minnesota School of Nursing 5-140 Weaver-Densford Hall 308 Harvard Street S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55455 Email: nursnews@umn.edu Website: www.nursing.umn.edu The School of Nursing also has a campus in Rochester, Minnesota, at the University of Minnesota Rochester. Minnesota Nursing is published semi-annually by the University of Minnesota School of Nursing for alumni, faculty, students and friends of the school. ©2015 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.

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School of Nursing Celebrates Opening of Nurse-Led Clinic

25 School News 28 Grant Awards 30 Faculty Publications 38 Alumni News 44 Development News

Read Minnesota Nursing online at www.nursing.umn.edu/magazine. To receive an alert when the current issue is posted on the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, send an email to nursnews@umn.edu. This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to the managing editor at nursnews@umn.edu. The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

The School of Nursing celebrates the opening of the University of Minnesota Health Nurse Practitioners Clinic in Minneapolis.

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The opening of the clinic was led by Assistant Dean Tom Clancy, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN, and Clinical Assistant Professor Jane Anderson, DNP, RN, FNP.

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Empowered Communities Are Typically Healthier Communities It is no surprise that groups possessing resources and access to accurate information have the capacity to influence their health more than those who do not. In West Africa, the Ebola virus spread rampantly where communities lacked trusted information about the cause of the disease and how it was transmitted. This was a stark reminder that the lack of accurate information is often at the root of health disparities. In the case of Ebola, nurses and other health care workers from West Africa and aid agencies around the world bravely stepped up to educate, communicate, and ultimately, working with communities, stop the virus in its tracks.

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In this issue, you will read about the engagement of students, faculty and alumni in this particular public health emergency. Their stories illustrate a much broader narrative of how the nursing profession continues to evolve and grow from its ancient roots as compassionate responder to its role in leading and advancing community health and wellness.

Readers will also learn about a unique childhood obesity prevention study - the first of its kind - testing a healthy weight management program led by school nurses. The program equips families, children and school personnel with information, support and resources to achieve optimal health. At this School of Nursing, we advance health through prevention research, education and clinical practice. Nurses in general, and the School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota in particular, are perfectly poised in this new era of “accountable care,” which values and rewards health organizations and professionals who bring a systems perspective and a broad community lens to population health. Opportunities in public health nursing in Minnesota and around the world will continue to increase. U.S. News and World Report ranks our Doctor of Nursing Practice program specialty in public health sixth in the nation. PhD candidates are exploring new frontiers in population health with renowned faculty and in interprofessional teams. On Jan. 1, 2015, advanced practice nurses in Minnesota gained new autonomy – now in state statute – to practice to the full extent of their education and licensure. Combining and aligning nursing’s authority with expertise in holistic, integrative health, informatics and innovation gives us a platform from which to lead. The ultimate goal is health, rather than health care. It’s the moment for which we have been preparing.

Connie White Delaney Professor and Dean

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Study Explores Expanded Role for School Nurses in Obesity Prevention Data Indicates 1 in 3 School-Aged Children is Overweight, Obese by Barb Schlaefer Most adults possess at least one memory of visiting the school nurse’s office: a playground collision, a first asthma attack or a queasy recline on a cot until a parent arrived. Over time, the role of the school nurse has expanded well beyond the officebound first aid station many recall. A new study underway by the School of Nursing evaluates the potential of expanding the role even further to engage school nurses in leading interventions to curb childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is a growing problem, with national data indicating one in three school-aged children is overweight or obese. “Our study is the first to test in a randomized controlled trial a school nurse-led weight management program for young school-aged children who are at risk of being overweight or are overweight,” said Martha Kubik, PhD, RN, associate professor at the School of Nursing and the study’s principal investigator. Funded with a $3 million grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research, the study will involve 160 students and parents over a three-year period. The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District has partnered with Kubik and the School of Nursing to conduct the research. Elementary school students, along with a parent, are participating in a nine-month program called SNAPSHOT (Students, Nurses and Parents Seeking Healthy Options Together). “It makes sense to build on the trusted relationships families already have with their schools,” said Erin Maughan, PhD, RN, director of research at the National Association of School Nurses. “Our best hope for addressing the obesity epidemic is to reach children and young families very early as habits are developing and give them the tools, information and resources to change behaviors.”

Students in grades three, four and five attend an after-school program, and parents meet in groups with other parents and a nurse, who also makes home visits. Research team member Alex Pokorny, RN, said she is struck by how genuinely committed parents are to improving their child’s health. “They may not always have strategies to address the problems they see,” she said. “That’s a piece we can provide. Limiting screen time for their kids is a huge and universal challenge for parents. Sometimes just validating that it’s hard and sharing ideas can inspire parents to set goals with their kids around this and other issues.” Before joining the research team, Rebecca Hesse, RN, worked as a public school nurse for four years. She said school nurses are increasingly taking on a pro-active public health role in schools. “As a school nurse, I was most effective when I was collaborating with the social worker, teachers, special education staff, nutritionists or counselors to improve the healthy culture of the school,” she said. “So the obesity prevention program we are testing is a logical next step.”

Students meet after school Students meet in small groups one to two times a month to play, assemble a healthy snack and review a cartoon curriculum that includes characters like “Nurse Caren Aboutkids,” “Trudy Foodie” and “the Phyz.” With the first cohort partially through the program, the research team has observed a supportive community forming among the students who gather from different grades and schools from across the district. (continued on page 4) spring/summer 2015

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The Program Duration: 9 months Program leader: Licensed school nurse After-school kid groups: 14 Home visits with parent and child: 4 Parent groups: 5 http://z.umn.edu/snapshotstudy

Back row, from left, Jiwoo Lee, PhD candidate and study measurement lead; Rebecca Hesse, RN, MN ’07, project coordinator; Bryan Polkey, BSN student, research assistant; Ally Labine, BSN student, research assistant; and Martha Kubik, PhD, RN, principal investigator. Front row, from left, Alex Pokorny, RN, MN ’08, nurse interventionist; Mary Zahrones, BSN student, research assistant; Meg Burman, BSN student, research assistant; and Kelsey Burmeister, BSN student, research assistant.

“It’s really interesting to hear the kids problem solve and help each other as they get to know one other,” said Mary Zahurones, research assistant and BSN student. “When one student recently brought up his love for Mountain Dew, his peers had practical advice and honest ideas for why and how he could cut back.” While the goal of the study is to reduce excess weight gain among children, the curriculum is not focused on weight. Students learn healthy food and activity choices that will contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

Outcomes Kubik attributes implementation success to the school district’s high level of commitment and the research team’s care and sensitivity to creating a safe, supportive environment for the children and parents.

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The program builds on a commitment made by the school district years ago to conduct annual height, weight and body mass index screening of elementary school students. Kubik led the research team that developed and evaluated the screening program. Screening results are shared with parents, along with guidance on healthy eating and physical activity. “We recognize the importance of helping families understand the value of a healthy BMI and to have the tools and strategies that can prevent diabetes, high blood pressure and other chronic conditions long term,” said Dawn Willson, director of health services for the school district. “Our district staff and leadership also recognize that optimal health leads to optimal learning.” If the SNAPSHOT program is determined to be effective, the program model holds great promise for broader implementation. “The return on investment in terms of both short and long term health care costs could be substantial,” said Kubik.

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All Fiber Is Not Created Equal Psyllium Fiber Found to be Significantly More Effective by Barb Schlaefer A groundbreaking study to assess the efficacy of different fiber supplements in managing fecal incontinence found psyllium fiber to be the one significantly more effective than a placebo in reducing the frequency of incontinence. The article describing the study, “Dietary Fiber Supplementation for Fecal Incontinence,” by Professor Donna Bliss, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA, and co-authors was named Article of the Year for 2014 by the journal Research in Nursing & Health. “There is still no cure for fecal incontinence,” said Bliss. “Our goal was to identify more effective tools for symptom management that could improve quality of life for people whose daily lives are hindered by this condition.”

Dietary fiber, often utilized as a laxative, is also recommended to manage fecal incontinence. However little is known about how different fiber types perform in managing the problem, which affects more than 40 percent of adults living in long-term care facilities and one in 10 adults in the community.

Professor Donna Bliss

The three fiber supplements Bliss chose for this clinical trial are commonly used and all are considered soluble. In terms of the level of fermentation by bacteria in the colon, gum arabic is the most soluble, psyllium is moderately soluble and carboxymethylcellulose is the least soluble and most resistant to fermentation in the colon.

The randomized controlled trial involved 189 participants in four groups. Each completed a diet record, submitted stool samples and consumed the designated fiber supplement in the form of muffins or juice daily. (continued on page 6)

Estimated Weekly Fecal Incontinence Episodes reported

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The research suggests that the degree to which dietary fiber might lessen accidental bowel leakage relates to the extent to which each dietary fiber dissolves in water and withstands fermentation (or does not degrade in the colon). “If, as the study indicates, psyllium supplements can reduce by half the number of embarrassing episodes of accidental bowel leakage for people, we have advanced the science and added a new tool to the symptom management tool box,” said Bliss. “Psyllium holds promise as a conservative, natural and effective approach.” The research was funded with $2 million from the National Institute of Nursing Research at the National Institutes of Health. The interprofessional team on the study included colon and rectal surgeon Ann Lowry, MD, from the University of Minnesota Medical School and the Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates; plant geneticist Hans-Joachim G Jung, PhD, USDA Agricultural Research Service and University of Minnesota Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics; Robin Whitebird, PhD, MSW, HealthPartners Institute for Education and Research, and Kay Savik, formerly with the School of Nursing’s Office of Nursing Research. Numerous graduate and undergraduate students were involved in the research project, and the work was the subject of several student projects and publications. “The strength of this research is in the meticulous attention to methodological and measurement rigor,” said Margaret Kearney, PhD, RN, FAAN, editor for Research in Nursing & Health. “Donna has focused on a problem that severely impairs quality of life but has received little research attention in nursing.” While Kearney was not part of the editorial board that selected this paper from the more than 60 papers published in Research in Nursing & Health in 2014, she said the criteria used in the evaluation and selection process were each paper’s innovation and potential impact on science, clinical practice and quality of life.

"Psyllium holds promise as a conservative, natural and effective approach [to fecal incontinence]." Professor Donna Bliss

What is psyllium? All fiber is plant based, however each type of fiber is derived from a different plant source. Psyllium comes from the shrub-like Plantago Ovata plant, which grows naturally in India, Pakistan and parts of Eastern Europe. The plant produces thousands of tiny seeds covered with a fiber-rich husk. These husks are the source of psyllium.

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Venture Capital for Research Clinical Translational Science Institute at the University of Minnesota Supports Nurse Scientists by Barb Schlaefer

Fewer than 5 percent of research ideas survive the painstaking journey from the seed of a new research theory to the reaping of proven health benefits for patients, which is typically a 10 to 15-year process. The Clinical Translational Science Institute at the University of Minnesota supports nurse scientists at every stage in the research process in a strategic effort to accelerate the translation of findings into meaningful clinical practices and programs that can improve and save lives. “The CTSI is an excellent resource for career development awards, especially for our new investigators,” said Professor Ann Garwick, PhD, RN, LMFT, LP, FAAN, senior executive associate dean for nursing research at the School of Nursing. “Early support to allow for testing and vetting of ideas on a small scale is a crucial step in the discovery process.” Funded by the National Institutes of Health, the CTSI is part of a national Clinical and Translational Science Award consortium working to accelerate and support research so that it can inform practice and improve outcomes. Through pilot research grants, faculty training and support services, the CTSI provides researchers with guidance on how to develop their discovery, how to make connections with interprofessional colleagues and how to lift promising early-stage projects off the ground. Since 2011, 29 School of Nursing faculty and students have received CTSI grant funds of $811,000.

Three CTSI funded projects at the School of Nursing seek to answer these questions.

1) Could the use of wearable health monitoring technology improve recovery for patients following a cardiovascular event? Adhering to a prescribed regimen of physical activity following bypass surgery, angioplasty or other revascularization procedure is known to reduce mortality and enhance patient recovery. But participation rates are extremely low, frequently due to distance and transportation issues. A study underway at the School of Nursing aims to test the feasibility of a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program combined with wearable health monitoring devices to measure physical activity levels as well as sleep quality and quantity following a cardiac event. The study will lay the foundation for further work validating a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program as a viable alternative that can produce health outcomes as clinically meaningful as a more structured, but more costly hospital-based program. Project Lead: Assistant Professor Erica Schorr, PhD, RN Funding: Clinical Translational Science Institute Pre-K funding is $50,000 over two years (continued on page 8)

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2) What unique barriers do rural families encounter in preparing and eating healthy meals together? Childhood obesity is a nationwide concern. Children living in rural areas are significantly more likely to be overweight or obese than children in metropolitan areas. This study engages parents from rural areas to inform the adaptation of successful obesity prevention programs being implemented in urban communities to maximize their effectiveness in Greater Minnesota. Surveys from 175 parents of elementary school-age children completed at the 2014 Minnesota State Fair are informing the design of a new intervention program. The long-term goal is to establish sustainable and effective family-focused interventions to prevent childhood obesity in rural Minnesota. Project Lead: Associate Professor Jayne Fulkerson, PhD Funding: $7,500 from the Clinical Translational Science Institute

3) Will a program combining both physical activities and motivational strategies increase participation of older adults in exercises known to reduce fall risk? Leg-strengthening and balance activities reduce falls and related injuries. However, fewer than one in four people over the age of 65 practice these on a regular basis, and the rate of falls is increasing. One study underway at the School of Nursing is evaluating an intervention that includes instruction for fall-reducing physical activities and support for practicing these on a regular basis. The motivational part of the intervention includes a range of social supports as well as goal setting and problem solving support. Each of the 100 participants also uses a wearable monitoring device to track and report participation. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of specific motivational strategies on sustained participation in activities known to reduce fall risk. Project Lead: Assistant Professor Siobhan McMahon, PhD, MPH, RN, GNP Funding: $75,000 over three years plus salary supplement from the Clinical Translational Science Institute

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Signs of an Epidemic School of Nursing Students, Alumni and Faculty Lead Population Health Efforts by Brett Stursa When Time magazine named the Ebola fighters the 2014 Person of the Year, the editors said it was the courage of health care workers and what they risked to provide care that earned them the accolades. “For tireless acts of courage and mercy, for buying the world time to boost its defenses, for risking, for persisting, for sacrificing and saving, the Ebola fighters are Time’s 2014 Person of the Year,” they wrote. Those Ebola fighters were on the front lines of what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports was the largest Ebola outbreak in history and the first Ebola epidemic the world has known. Nearly 24,000 people were diagnosed with Ebola and more than 9,000 of them died from it, including 500 health care workers. Yet, the predictions during the epidemic were so much worse. Back in September, the CDC estimated that without additional intervention there would be 1.4 million Ebola cases in Liberia and Sierra Leone by January. But, by the end of January, there were not even 20,000 cases of Ebola in those countries. The turnaround is striking and would not have occurred if not for the efforts of health care workers who fought against the virus.

We’re proud of the work University of Minnesota School of Nursing students, alumni and faculty contributed to this international effort. Bachelor of Science in Nursing students enrolled in a public health course, including Noah Dietsche, mapped the village of Fish Town, a rural community in Liberia, and the surrounding area for health care workers and faculty headed there. A 2009 Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate, Sara Tomczyk, worked with the CDC to provide contact tracing in Guinea. Associate Professor Cheryl Robertson, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, and Clinical Assistant Professor Dorcas Kunkel, DNP, RN, were invited by the American Refugee Committee to be part of a team charged with training and setting protocols for a new 50-bed Ebola Treatment Unit in Liberia. What follows are their insights and observations, written in their own words, about what it was like to participate in this historic, international effort. (continued on page 10)

A community in Guinea where Sara Tomczyk conducted contact tracing. spring/summer 2015

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Sara Tomczyk, CDC epidemic intelligence officer • BSN degree from the School of Nursing, master’s degree in epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine • Previous outbreak investigations include Middle East Respiratory Syndrome in Saudi Arabia and respiratory disease among unaccompanied children from Central America

 In Sara's Words As an epidemic intelligence officer for the CDC, I had the opportunity to be part of an international Ebola response team in a French-speaking district on the border of Guinea and Liberia. I was responsible for a range of surveillance, contact tracing and data management activities working with local and international public health groups.

Sara Tomczyk works with the data manager at a local public health office in Guinea.

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We would travel to villages in teams and my role was to help assess contact tracing – the process of finding everyone who has come in direct contact with an ill Ebola patient and watching them for signs of illness for 21 days from the last day they came in contact with the Ebola patient. When I started there was a small team of contact tracers for almost 800 contacts. I helped to organize training on Ebola contact tracing so that we could increase the size of the team. Relationship building in the communities where we worked was essential, but it wasn’t always easy. We educated families about important infection control procedures like hand hygiene and made quick referrals to treatment centers for those who were ill. Some villages closed their borders to Ebola outreach efforts. Misconceptions about the disease would propagate in those villages – that it was caused by a curse or that a certain number of people had to die before the mysterious illness would stop. Many of the Ebola education messages are difficult to accept because they are in conflict with the culture and traditions within these communities.

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Noah Dietsche, bsn senior • Navy Officer Candidate Under Instruction Second Class • Plans to serve in critical care nursing • Future plans include conducting research and teaching at a university

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In Noah's Words

Sara Tomczyk flies to the district in Guinea. Typically, after spending the afternoon in the villages, we would travel back to the local public health office and work on surveillance and data issues. Strong surveillance and data management allow us to understand the distribution of cases and contacts to target resources more effectively. We were fortunate in my field location because there was a strong data manager at the local public health office and I worked with him to improve the database and flow of data among partners. I was in Guinea for almost six weeks. There were long days with few breaks. Ebola is a terrible disease and it is hard to see all of the suffering and loss in front of you. But I will travel back to West Africa this year to be involved with some of the Ebola vaccine activities. I’m hopeful that the situation will continue to improve with sustained international collaboration, resources and commitment by local communities. Ensemble, nous vaincrons Ebola – Together we will overcome Ebola!

As part of my public health clinical as a prelicensure nursing student at the School of Nursing, I helped map the village of Fish Town in Liberia. The community, in the southern part of the country, has a population of about 5,000. The faculty from the School of Nursing going to Fish Town asked that we map the area to identify transportation routes. We used Noah Dietsche the online mapping program OpenStreetMap to get geospatial data from a satellite to create a data map that can be utilized by health care workers for epidemiological and transportation purposes. Working on the map was an amazing experience. Having a small impact on this global problem without leaving the country gave me a sense of being a part of something bigger and taught me I can positively impact people I have never met. The idea that we can and should help out with global problems is very powerful and something I will take with me for the rest of my life. We are all interconnected; when others suffer in a distant place we should not turn our backs until the problem spreads to us. We should be proactive, work collaboratively and resolve the situation in its place of origin. (continued on page 12)

A student in the Community-based Care of Families course talks about a map created for health care workers. spring/summer 2015

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Monrovia looked like a classic African city that is a bit worse for the wear. The hints of the epidemic were in the makeshift handwashing stations in many public places and the myriad of murals and posters exhorting us: “Don't touch dead people,” “Ebola is real” and “Liberia can beat Ebola!”

Cheryl Robertson, associate professor • Teaches classes in war and health, refugee experience and public health in resource-poor countries • Research includes refugee trauma, community-based coping intervention research and eco-health strategies in Central/Eastern Africa • Former director of international programs at the Center for Victims of Torture

As we trained in Monrovia, we waited for staff housing to be finished in Fish Town. With so many organizations and players involved, disorganization was expected. Despite the confusion, our involvement sure beat the alternative of standing by and watching.

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In Cheryl's Words After arriving in Monrovia, I started training in a class conducted by the U.S. military – young service men and women who are mostly nurses – and they were good at what they do. We learned from a panel of Ebola survivors. Their stories were intense, and they acted as authentic mock patients for us. We also did group decision-making scenarios for Cheryl Robertson patient admission to the Ebola Treatment Unit. As a nurse it felt counter-intuitive to be only looking to identify one disease. A patient can be terribly ill or injured, but we would send them away if we did not think they had Ebola.

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A 2-year-old dies from a mysterious illness now thought to be Ebola.

During the training in an actual ETU, I put on scrubs made of unbreathable and stiff material. I then went to the personal protective equipment donning stations, where I got a Tyvek suit, apron, gloves, boots, mask, goggles and a hood. Once dressed, someone wrote your name, role and time in on your suit so we could identify one another as we lumber into our respective units. There were three wards in each ETU: suspected cases, probable cases and confirmed cases. We could walk from suspected to probable to confirmed, but not the other direction. We entered the hot zone through a rickety door and it felt a bit surreal, but it was just another place. The thing that I feared the most — the heat inside the personal protective equipment — was actually no big deal. Obviously it was unpleasant, but I was focused and methodical, moved slowly and purposefully. Instead, I worried about other things, like suddenly wondering if I could have Ebola on my socks. Fortunately that passed.

MAR 2014 The WHO reports an Ebola outbreak in Guinea with 49 patients and 29 deaths. Ministry of Health of Liberia confirms its first case.

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APR 2014 CDC and others report that Ebola outbreak numbers are dwindling.

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First Ebola case reported in Sierra Leone.

Doctors Without Borders reports the epidemic is out of control, with 528 cases and 337 deaths globally.

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Loud rock ’n’ roll blasted all day and all night through a speaker from a radio in the ETU that was not quite tuned to the right place on the dial. There were no books, televisions, activities, toys or distractions. There was also no expectation for entertainment by anyone. The ETUs served one purpose: to squelch the epidemic. Upon admission to the ETU, every person received five days of antibiotics and malaria meds. Most patients just lay on plastic cot mattresses, with no sheets or blankets for most. Small kids were alone, just lying on beds. Many of their parents died and they just waited. Some patients sat up and talked while others were barely conscious. Patients were seen and assessed three times per 24 hours. Paracetamol (Tylenol) was the only pain med. There was a very limited essential drug kit to mitigate the most common symptoms of fever, vomiting and diarrhea. Valium and thorazine were available for combative behavior and hiccups. During my first day training in the ETU, I found a thermometer among some pens that read 37.3 C for every one of my patients, no matter how hot they felt. These temperatures were recorded. The priorities were very clear: staff safety, stop the epidemic and patient care. Two nurses from our ETU died of Ebola while I was there. It took my breath away. (continued on page 14)

Associate Professor Cheryl Robertson in Liberia.

JUL 2014

AUG 2014 WHO Emergency Committee declares Public Health Emergency of International Concern, with 1,779 cases globally and 961 deaths. WHO says Ebola counts were underestimated, now puts global cases at 2,615 and deaths at 1,427.

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OCT 2014

First case of Ebola diagnosed in United States.

WHO reports 10,141 Ebola cases and 4,922 deaths globally.

Sara Tomczyk arrives in Guinea.

NOV 2014 School of Nursing’s Cheryl Robertson and Dorcas Kunkel arrive in Liberia. Tomczyk leaves Guinea.

DEC 2014 Robertson and Kunkel leave Liberia

JAN 2015 WHO reports 21,724 Ebola cases and 8,641 deaths globally. Liberia reports eight new Ebola cases during the week of Jan. 12, dramatically lower than the 300 new cases a week it reported in August and September.

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Health care workers receive personal protective equipment training in Monrovia.

My last week in Liberia was spent doing the kind of work that I know and feel comfortable doing as a public health nurse. Two colleagues and I hopped on a little four-seater plane amidst buckets for bleach water and flew to Fish Town. Our purpose in Fish Town was to do a preliminary assessment of the 19 health facilities in the River Gee County region. We hoped to build relationships with the health care providers, local ministry personnel, community leaders, women’s groups and non-governmental organizations. All health centers and clinics closed down at some point during the Ebola epidemic, but all were back open in some form.

When I returned to Minneapolis, I initially felt uncomfortable with my 21-day quarantine as I felt like I couldn't do the things I typically do to help me shift back into Minnesota. But it gave me time to reflect. An Ebola epidemic is all about poverty and broken infrastructure. The global response was messy, slow, uncoordinated, colonial and wasteful. It was also effective. The epidemic turned around, but we can’t forget that the post Ebola community healing will be an immense challenge.

We visited five of 19 health centers in the county, as well the county health team. When we visited the most remote clinic – a 3.5 hour hike west of Fish Town – the Joproken village chief greeted us. Before we knew it, the three of us were hosting a community meeting – complete with dancing and singing. It was certainly not planned but it was a great opportunity to answer questions and learn about community concerns.

Cheryl Robertson, third from right, and other health care workers at an Ebola Treatment Unit in Monrovia.

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Building on Strengths Leslie Morrison Named Finalist for New Investigator Award by Brett Stursa Women between the ages of 18-24 have the highest unintended pregnancy rate of all age groups, with more than 60 percent of pregnancies unplanned, yet few studies have looked at positive factors that promote consistent contraception use for women in that age range. This dearth of research was the impetus for Leslie Morrison to explore the topic as she began work on her dissertation. “When you look at unintended pregnancies, it really is a women’s health and a public health issue,” said Morrison, who has a nursing background in midwifery and public health. “I really thought this emerging adult age group was an interesting age group to look at and had a lot of health needs that still need to be addressed.” Her research, conducted while a PhD candidate, recently garnered recognition from the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, which named her one of five researchers nationally as a finalist for its New Investigator Award. Morrison was nominated for the award by Associate Professor Renee Sieving, PhD, RN, FAAN, FSAHM. “Dr. Morrison’s research addresses the important public health issue of unintended pregnancy among emerging adults,” said Sieving. “Her research and scholarship will make substantive contributions to education, practice and policy related to reproductive health during adolescence and early adulthood.”

Focusing on Strengths Morrison knew she wanted to focus her research on the positive factors that promote effective use of contraception. “I was interested in how we can build on strengths so that women use contraception effectively,” said Morrison. “It was important to understand that this age group has some pretty unique characteristics. Their ability to plan for the future made me think that there was some value in looking at strengths.” She conducted a secondary data analysis using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health to evaluate relationships between protective factors, risk indicators and consistent contraceptive use. The study sample included 842 18-25-year-old women attending four-year colleges. The protective factors she examined included self-esteem, selfconfidence, independence and life satisfaction. “We saw that all of the protective factors were positively associated with effective contraception use, with life satisfaction having the strongest relationship,” said Morrison. Risk indicators she examined included heavy drinking, marijuana use and depressive symptoms. “We saw that marijuana and depressive symptoms negatively influenced contraception use,” said Morrison. She also examined whether protective factors impacted the effects of risk indicators on consistent contraceptive use. The findings suggest they act independently. “The study represents an important early step towards understanding relationships between protective factors and consistent contraceptive use among emerging adult female college students,” said Sieving, who was Morrison’s PhD program advisor. (continued on page 16) spring/summer 2015

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If you are the nurse who often asks

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what if? Leslie Morrison

In the meantime, she continues to work on her manuscript and has presented her findings at regional poster presentations as well as a national conference in Bethesda, Maryland. She will also present her findings at the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine’s annual meeting, where the recipient of the New Investigator Award will be named. The award was established to recognize professionals who, through excellence in research, have furthered the society’s goals to promote the development, synthesis and dissemination of scientific and scholarly knowledge unique to the development and health care needs of adolescents. “I feel very fortunate and honored,” said Morrison. “I know I would not be there without the great committee I had, who are now my co-authors.” They include Sieving, Research Associate Sandra Pettingell, PhD; Professor Linda Bearinger, PhD, RN, FAAN, FSAHM; School of Public Health Associate Professor Wendy Hellerstedt, PhD, MPH, and Associate Professor Barbara McMorris, PhD.

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Morrison graduated with her PhD degree in 2013 and is now a professor at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, teaching courses in public health, primary care and women’s health. “In the perfect world I would work as midwife, and I would use that experience to help me develop more research questions and I would be teaching,” said Morrison. “Hopefully someday I will get to do that.”

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Supporting Weight Loss PhD Candidate Julie Sabo Studies Social Support Methods that Help Nurses Lose Weight by Brett Stursa The work of nursing often involves irregular meal schedules, long work hours and high levels of stress. This may help explain why the majority of nurses are overweight. PhD candidate Julie Sabo is hoping to shed light on what type of support helps nurses in their weight loss efforts. While research has shown a key component to weight loss is social support, there is less known about whether social support is more effective faceto-face or online. “In my review of literature, I found Julie Sabo there is little in the literature regarding whether the social support needs to be in person or by other methods,” said Sabo. “There is a growing body of evidence that shows that other methods of social support, such as web-based or telephone, may offer the same advantages as face-to-face social support.” Sabo is conducting a pilot study that aims to compare the effects of web-based support versus face-to-face social support on weight loss outcomes. The primary goal is to determine the feasibility of the web based intervention for weight loss. “Julie’s exploration of virtual social support to enhance the efficacy of a weight loss program could be particularly beneficial to registered

nurses, many of whom have irregularwork schedules and might have difficulty consistently attending face-to-face classes,” said Associate Professor Diane Treat-Jacobson, PhD, RN, FAAN. The Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation recently awarded Sabo a $10,000 Katharine Densford Dreves Research Grant to fund the research. For her research, nurses with a body mass index higher than 25 recruited from the University of Minnesota Medical Center will participate in a 12-week weight loss program. Thirty nurses will be separated into two groups. Both groups will be given information about the DASH diet plan, which emphasizes eating fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy foods, fish, low-saturated fat protein and whole grains. Calorie reduction, keeping a nutrition diary and physical activity goals will be reviewed for both groups as well. The face-to-face group will meet weekly to discuss nutritional and physical activity goals, while participants in the web-based social support group will meet virtually once a week, at the same time and day of week. Participants in the web-based group will meet as a group once a month in-person for outcome measurements and to review the use of web-based program components and the nutrition diary. Sabo hopes to finish conducting the research in the summer and have her dissertation completed in the fall.

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center director: Daniel J. Pesut, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, ACC mission: To improve health and health care worldwide through the education, collaboration, and promotion of nurses as strong leaders and good partners.

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New Laws Empower Advanced Practice Nurses

The Katharine J. Densford International Center for Nursing Leadership-sponsored forum "New Nursing Practice Laws: What, So What, Now What?" was held on Dec. 11, 2014. This community forum was designed to explore the impact and consequences of the recent changes in Minnesota law that empower advanced practice nurses to support the health of Minnesota citizens. In collaboration with several other statewide nursing organizations, the forum enabled participants to recognize the power of nursingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political influence and learn how the new legislation translates into policies, rules, regulations and opportunities. Throughout the five presentations and three afternoon work groups participants learned about the role of political influence and action. They also discussed how new laws influence policy and practice. Clinical Associate Professor Mary Chesney, PhD, RN, CNP, provided the keynote address and shared lessons learned from the political process that resulted in passage of the legislation. Advanced Practice Nursing Specialist Julie Sabo, MN, RN, ACNS, from the Minnesota Board of Nursing discussed the implementation of the new practice laws and licensure requirements. Monica Feider discussed some of the concurrent issues about the Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Professions Services Program. Regulatory and Policy Nursing Specialist Mathew Keller, JD, RN, from the Minnesota Nurses Association raised issues about potential unintended consequences that may emerge from the rules and regulations that have been developed.

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Participants of the 'New Nursing Practice Laws: What, So What, Now What?' forum.

In the afternoon participants self-selected work groups to develop personal and professional activation plans in regard to issues raised and what personal action to take. The day concluded with Clinical Assistant Professor Eileen Weber, DNP, JD, RN, PHN, fielding questions from the audience addressed to the panel of experts. Presentations were recorded and are available for future reference at http://z.umn.edu/nursingpracticelaws. Empowering nurses to practice to the full scope of their license and education better serves the health of communities throughout the state.

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center director: Jean Wyman, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FAAN, FGSA mission: To advance the care of older adults by preparing outstanding nursing faculty from diverse backgrounds who can provide leadership in academic nursing programs.

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gerontological nursing excellence The Power and Promise of Nursing Science As we get older it can be difficult to tell the difference between symptoms of a specific disease and symptoms we generally associate with aging. This is especially true with cardiacrelated conditions that lead to heart failure.

$30,000 Midwest Nursing Research Society Virginia Stone Grant for 2014-2015. In addition, Webb received a highly competitive University of Minnesota Dissertation Fellowship. Webb attributes the successful launch of her research program to the excellent mentoring and financial resources at the School of Nursing. “My advisor, Associate Professor Diane Treat-Jacobson, PhD, RN, FAAN, has encouraged and cajoled me to be able to do research at a level that I was unsure I could achieve,” said Webb. She is also thankful for the mentoring by Professor Ruth Lindquist, PhD, RN, ACNS, FAHA, FAAN; Assistant Professor Ulf Bronas, PhD; and Medical School Assistant Professor Lisa Anderson, PhD.

Minnesota Hartford PhD Nurse Scholar, Marjorie Webb, DNP, RN, is conducting research to give patients tools to help change this. “Older patients with heart failure often think they are short of breath or fatigued because they are old. They don’t attribute these symptoms to a condition known as volume overload,” said Webb. “By the time patients notify their providers of symptoms, it is often too late to manage these symptoms at home so they are hospitalized. And as we know, hospitalization can be very hard on older patients.” A first step toward developing a tool that accurately measures signs of volume overload is to look beyond daily weight measurements, a practice that patients find difficult. Instead, Webb is experimenting with breath capacity as an indicator, in the hopes of eventually developing a hand-held device that is easy to use. The importance of this area of research has already been recognized by the American Nurses Foundation, which awarded Webb a

Minnesota Hartford PhD Nurse Scholar Marjorie Webb, DNP, RN

She identifies her change in outlook about older people to the preparation she received as a Minnesota Hartford Nursing Education Scholar. “Instead of seeing patients with heart failure who just happened to be older, I saw older patients who just happened to have heart failure. The trajectory of care started at a different place,” said Webb. “I really care about overall quality of life for older patients with heart failure, and I want them to be able to do the activities they want to do and stay in their own homes as long as they can or want to.”

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center news center director: Linda H. Bearinger, PhD, RN, FAAN, FSAHM mission: Improve the health and well being of young people by educating nurses and other health professionals to respond to the unique and emerging health needs of young people in families, schools, and communities.

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adolescent nursing Two Federal Offices Name Sieving's Research, 'Prime Time,' an Official Evidence-based Intervention Two federal offices placed Associate Professor Renee Sieving’s clinic-based prevention program, developed over the past decade, on a short list of evidence-based interventions that meet specific criteria for quality and rigor. Sieving, PhD, RN, FSAHM, FAAN, and her team designed a multi-faceted intervention to reach teen girls in clinic settings instead of school settings. The goal? Reducing early pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases among teen girls and keeping them connected with school. Called "Prime Time," this approach can be best described as a youth development intervention emphasizing the strengths that protect young people while educating and empowering them with social and emotional skills for healthy living. The 18-month intervention involves one-on-one case management focused on building strong relationships with family and friends and peer-educator training that builds knowledge and skills needed for healthy behaviors and prepares teens to reach and teach others as peer educators while in "Prime Time. " Sieving’s interdisciplinary research team has gathered the evidence showing the impact of "Prime Time." Results have consistently shown success for teens in this program. Peer-reviewed articles in professional journals helped to tip the scales at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Office of Adolescent Health as they independently selected "Prime Time" as an effective approach for improving teens’ sexual health. With the CDC and OAH naming "Prime Time" as an official evidencebased intervention, Sieving and her team are getting ready to work with other researchers who will be replicating the intervention.

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Fidelity to the methodology is of utmost importance – it is requisite for comparing results from a variety of clinics in various locations around the country. Federal and state funders, as well as policy makers and Associate Professor Renee Sieving providers, give extra attention to interventions on the CDC and OAH list of effective interventions. So, in the near future, Sieving’s group can expect to be consulting and providing technical assistance to newly-formed research teams. In short, "Prime Time" is ready for prime time!

If you’re interested in reading more about "Prime Time," check out these articles: Sieving RE, McMorris BJ, Beckman K, Pettingell SL, Secor-Turner M, Kugler K, Garwick AW, Resnick MD, & Bearinger LH. (2011). Prime Time: 12-month sexual health outcomes of a clinic-based intervention to prevent pregnancy risk behaviors. J Adolesc Health, 49(2), 172-179. Sieving RE, McRee AL, McMorris B, Beckman K, Pettingell S, Bearinger L, Garwick A, Oliphant J, Plowman S, Secor-Turner M, & Resnick M (2013). Prime Time: 24-month sexual health outcomes of a clinic-linked intervention to prevent pregnancy risk behaviors. JAMA Pediatr,167(4), 333-340. Sieving RE, McRee AL, Secor-Turner M, Garwick A, Bearinger L, Beckman K, McMorris B, Resnick M (2014). Prime Time: Long-term sexual health outcomes of a clinic-linked intervention. Perspect Sex Reprod Health, 46, 91-100.

center news center director: Bonnie Westra, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI co-directors: Thomas Clancy, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN; Connie White Delaney, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI; Karen Monsen, PhD, RN, FAAN mission: To lead the discovery, application, and cutting edge thinking for nursing informatics scholarship to improve the health of individuals and communities. Center members discover and employ innovative methods of informatics research; use standardized nursing terminologies and essential minimum data sets; and apply research methods to clinical and other information systems.

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nursing informatics Demonstrating the Value of Standardized Nursing Data Every health care setting in Minnesota should integrate a standardized nursing terminology that is recognized by the American Nurses Association into their electronic health records. This recommendation of the Minnesota e-Health Advisory Committee and signed by Commissioner of Health Edward Ehlinger, MD, urged all health systems to recognize the value of nursing and nursing data. However, implementation of nursing terminologies in EHRs is still in its infancy. The Center for Nursing Informatics is sponsoring two events to advance this policy through demonstrating the value of standardized nursing data.

two conferences: one goal The "Second International Conference on Research Methods for Standardized Terminologies" will bring together experts in data mining and program evaluation strategies for an intensive interactive one-day event. National experts will present cutting-edge methods and provide hands-on experiences using these methods. Participants will create evaluation strategies for programs and projects. Researchers, faculty, students and practitioners will share new strategies that are needed for big data analytics to impact health systems and quality of care. The conference will be April 15 in West St. Paul, Minnesota. To register or learn more, go to http://tinyurl. com/umn.ni-research. "Nursing Knowledge: 2015 Big Data Science Conference" will advance an action plan to create sharable, comparable nursing data that is integrated into the electronic health record. Participants in this third-annual conference learn about and get involved with national initiatives, including streamlining documentation and integration of evidence-based practice in EHRs, integration of standardized nursing data in EHRs, health policy initiatives, and cutting edge research â&#x20AC;&#x160;â&#x20AC;&#x160;methods to transform health and â&#x20AC;&#x160;health care.

Associate Professor Bonnie Westra , PhD, RN, FAAAN, FACMI, speaks at 'Nursing Knowledge: Big Data & Science for Transforming Health Care Conference.'

A pre-conference workshop will demonstrate the value of implementing a national action plan for sharable and comparable nursing data. Exemplars for nurse leaders, informaticians, academics and researchers will demonstrate the value when standardized nursing and other health data are integrated into EHRs and subsequently reused for improving practice. "Nursing Knowledge: 2015 Big Data Science Conference" will be June 4-5, with the preconference June 3 in Minneapolis. To learn more and register, go to http://z.umn.edu/bigdata.

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center news center director: Jayne Fulkerson, PhD mission: To improve the health of infants, children, adolescents, parents, and families in the context of their communities. Center members develop and disseminate evidence-based interventions and best practices in primary and secondary prevention.

for more information: Email: CCFHPR@umn.edu www.nursing.umn.edu/CCFHPR

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child and family health promotion research Investigating Forensic Nursing: Beyond the CSI Effect Bodily fluids. Bruises. Teeth. Fingerprints. Forensic health care professionals routinely observe, collect and document these sometimes unsavory specimens to help piece together a crime. It is not typically the glitzy, glamorous or camera-ready job as portrayed on popular television shows, but it is a critically important job that provides health care at the intersection of crime and health. Forensic nursing is gaining momentum nationally and globally as one of the newest specialty areas recognized by the American Nurses Association and has an accreditation process, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/Adolescent/Pediatric. To introduce nursing students to this growing field of specialty care, Associate Professor Carolyn Garcia, PhD, MPH, RN, SANE-A, developed a forensic nursing course at the University of Minnesota, which was first offered in the fall of 2014. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Examining the Evidence: Forensic Health Care Practices and Opportunitiesâ&#x20AC;? is designed for graduate students and under-

graduate seniors who are interested in exploring forensic health care roles. Garcia is a certified Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and has practiced as a SANE since 1996. The responsibilities of a forensic nurse involve caring for both victims and perpetrators of crime, collection of specimens to be used by legal and police collaborators, and documentation to maintain a chain of custody that minimizes potential for specimen contamination. Forensic nurses work in a variety of settings, such as emergency departments, medical examinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices, law offices, prisons and mental health institutions. Subspecialties within forensic nursing include sexual assault nursing, death investigation, forensic psychiatric nursing and medical-legal consulting. These forensic nurse specialists are also sometimes called to testify in court when a criminal case goes to trial. Forensic nurses are often the first professionals a victim will speak to after an incident. The ability of the forensic nurse to listen and establish rapport in a short window of time can strongly influence the extent to which a victim of sexual violence is able to share details about what happened.

Ramsey County Assistant Attorney Daniel Vlieger was a guest speaker at 'Examining the Evidence: Forensic Health Care Practices and Opportunities.'

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The forensic nurse will document what is shared, assess and photograph injuries, assess for risk of pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections, review the pros and cons of making a report with the police if this has not already been done, and collect and securely package specimens that could be analyzed for DNA. Critically important in this process is assessment of safety and working with an advocate to ensure the victim has a safe place to go following discharge from the emergency department. Finally, the forensic nurse will provide education and information regarding follow-up care and counseling.

center news center director: Ann Garwick, PhD, RN, LMFT, LP, FAAN mission: The center prepares pediatric nursing leaders to improve the quality of care and systems of care for children and youth with an added emphasis on those with special health care needs. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in primary and specialty care of children and youth, the organization and delivery of health services, policy, research, education, and advocacy.

The center’s holistic approach focuses on family-centered care within cultural and community contexts. for more information: Email: CSHCN@umn.edu www.nursing.umn.edu/CCSHCN

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children with special health care needs Balancing Health Care with Need for 'Time to Be a Boy' by Associate Professor Wendy Looman, PhD, RN, CNP As nurse researchers, teachers and practitioners, we aim to have a lasting impact on patients and families. Often, we are touched by the people we encounter in the nursing role in unexpected ways, and it is the patients and families who impact our lives. Levi Rickert and his family were part of the TeleFamilies study, a clinical trial funded by a grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research conducted by faculty at the School of Nursing with the University of Minnesota Medical School Professor Stanley Finkelstein, PhD, serving as the principal investigator. Born with a condition called holoprosencephaly, Levi was unable to crawl, speak or eat on his own. “Levi has so many complex medical issues, from his eyes literally to his toes,” said his mother Ashlee Rickert. The Rickert family was one of 163 families with children who have complex medical conditions to participate in the TeleFamilies study, which was designed to test the effects of telehealth care coordination by an advanced practice nurse. Care coordination helps families navigate the health care system, specialty providers, and a maze of community and school-based services. Completed in 2014, study findings suggest that telehealth care coordination by an APRN improves the overall experience of health care for families. But the study effects go beyond measurable outcomes, according to Mary Erickson, DNP, RN, PNP. A graduate of the school’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program, Erickson is an experienced pediatric nurse practitioner who served as the study APRN. Because Levi’s needs were complex, unpredictable and often required close monitoring, Erickson had frequent interactions with Levi’s mother Ashlee. The effects of the interactions were significant – on Erickson. “Levi taught me to see beyond his limitations to his capabilities,” said Erickson. “Regardless of the complexity, the family sees

Ashlee Rickert with her son Levi, born with holoprosencephaly.

the boy inside. As providers, we need to slow down and find that boy when we are delivering care.” As Ashlee and her family weighed the risks and benefits of medical interventions, their decisions were guided by faith and a commitment to Levi’s comfort and safety. “I think for me, quality of life is just remembering that he’s a boy. Above all and foremost, I wanted to make sure that he is enjoying life,” said Ashlee. While Levi’s care required frequent medical interventions and hospitalizations, Ashlee’s goal was to balance his health care with his need to be happy at home with his family. Coordinated care and a consistent connection to a nurse who knew Levi and his family enabled him to spend more time at home with his family and gave him more “time to be a boy.” spring/summer 2015

center news center director: Jean Wyman, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FAAN, FGSA mission: To conduct collaborative research that improves the health and quality of life of older individuals and their families.

for more information: Jean Wyman, professor Phone: 612-624-2132 Email: geronursing@umn.edu www.nursing.umn.edu/CGN

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gerontological nursing STRIDE Strives to Prevent Fall-Related Injuries It’s the news that many relatives and loved ones of older adults dread to receive: your otherwise self-sufficient mother, father, grandmother or grandfather has fallen and suffered injuries that threaten to rob them of their independence. Falls are the top cause of injury among adults age 65 and over. Falls can cause injuries, such as hip fractures and head trauma, lead to disability and increase the risk of early death.

Assistant Professor Siobhan McMahon, PhD, MPH, RN, GNP, is serving as the national course director for falls care managers and as the site co-principal investigator at Essentia Health, an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and Idaho. In her course director role, McMahon collaborates with STRIDE team members, as well as experts in the design of education from the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing.

These sobering facts led the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute and the National Institute The first version of a course to develop RN competenAssistant Professor on Aging to form the Fall Injuries Prevention Partnercies necessary to fulfill the role of falls care manager in Siobhan McMahon ship. This partnership, funded by a $30 million grant, is primary care settings has been pilot-tested with currently sponsoring the five-year clinical trial STRIDE 12 nurses. The group is currently incorporating its (Strategies to Reduce Injuries and Develop Confidence in Elders), evaluation into the final course design. which will test individually-tailored interventions to prevent fallrelated injuries in 80 primary care clinics in 10 health care systems With an interdisciplinary team that includes experts in fall preacross the United States. STRIDE differs from other trials with an vention from many different fields, STRIDE will be a landmark fall approach that integrates proven fall reduction strategies into an prevention study that will make a real difference in improving the intervention that can be adopted by health care systems. health and lives of older adults. “With such varied perspectives, producing what is needed for the study is logistically challenging, but Registered nurses deliver the STRIDE intervention in primary care the output is far better than what can be produced from a unidisciclinics and collaborate with clinic providers and other professionals plinary perspective,” said McMahon. “I have learned so much about in the community. Unique features of STRIDE are based on the core team science, group randomized trial methodology and interprovalue of patient centeredness and the belief that individual preferfessional approaches to continuing education. I have also learned ences drive health-promoting behaviors. As a result, the intervenmuch about the operations of a large trial and have expanded my tion includes self-management concepts, referral to individually network of colleagues and mentors.” relevant community resources, follow-up and support.

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Briefly ‘Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies’ launches The inaugural issue of the “Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies” was published in the fall of 2014. Cosponsored by The Center for Partnership Studies in California, the University of Minnesota School of Nursing and the University of Minnesota Libraries, the journal’s mission is to be the essential anthology for scholarly writing about cultural transformation and partnership. Clinical Associate Professor Teddie Potter, PhD, RN, is the executive editor. The journal can be read at https:// sites.google.com/a/umn.edu/ijps/.

Visiting Scholar Arrives from China Visiting scholar Yan Jiang, associate professor, vice director of the West China Hospital nursing department and associate dean of West China School of Nursing, SiChuan University, Sichuan P.R. China, arrived at the School of Nursing in September and will be with the school through August. Her focus is on nursing research management. Associate Professor Fang Yu, PhD, RN, GNP, is her sponsor.

Awards and Honors Professor Jean Wyman, PhD, RN, GNP, FAAN, FGSA, was awarded the Nurse Leader in Aging Award by the American Academy of Nursing and the John A. Hartford Foundation. The award recognizes a leader in gerontological nursing for significant achievements, contributions and mentorship in the field of aging. Wyman also received the President’s Award from the national Society of Urological Nurses and Associates for her contributions to the organization. Professor Kathleen Krichbaum, PhD, RN, FGSA, ANEF, FAAN, was appointed to the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education’s Accreditation Review Committee, a national review group that recommends programs for accreditation.

Pioneer Network, a national organization that advocates for improvements in elder care, named Associate Dean for Academic Programs Christine Mueller, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, president and board chair for 2015.

Professor Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD, RN, FAAN, was named co-editor in chief of Global Advances in Health and Medicine, which was founded to catalyze whole person and whole systems care and healing.

Clinical Associate Professor Jeanne Pfeiffer, DNP, RN, was elected to the International Federation of Infection Control Board, representing the United States, Canada, Japan, Israel, New Zealand and Australia. The goal of IFIC is to minimize the risk of infection within health care settings worldwide through development of a network of infection control organizations for communication, consensus building, education and sharing expertise. (continued on page 26) spring/summer 2015

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Associate Professor Bonnie Westra, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, was selected as a 2014 recipient of the Leadership Award by American Medical Informatics Association. Westra has co-chaired the Alliance for Nursing Informatics for the past six years.

Clinical Assistant Professor Cheri Friedrich, DNP, RN, CNP, is serving as president of the Minnesota affiliate of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Her term runs through June 2015.

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler appointed Professor Linda Bearinger, PhD, RN, FAAN, FSAHM, to a second term as a faculty legislative liaison. This role assures a conduit between the State Capitol and the University’s Faculty Senate, serving as a resource for members of the Legislature and connecting faculty expertise with issues before the House and Senate. Clinical Assistant Professor Dan Lovinaria, DNP, RN, CRNA, was named president-elect of the Minnesota Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Lovinaria is serving as president-elect, while Clinical Associate Professor Kathryn White, DNP, RN, CRNA, serves as president.

Clinical Assistant Professor Judy Pechacek, DNP, RN, was awarded the Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing’s Star Award for her work as the Policy and Advocacy Chair for the organization. She was also elected chair for another two-year term. Associate Professor Fang Yu, PhD, RN, GNP, was appointed to the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging’s Board of Directors for a two-year term.

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New Appointments Eunice Areba, PhD, RN, PHN, joined the school as a clinical assistant professor. Areba earned her PhD in nursing from the University of Minnesota. Her research involves fostering healthy youth development.

Nancy Bertino joined the School of Nursing as an executive administrative assistant in the Dean’s Office. Bertino earned a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences from the University of Alaska, Anchorage. For the past 18 years she was employed with the Anchorage School District, most recently as an executive secretary for the executive director of special education. Anne Chevalier McKechnie, PhD, RN, IBCLC, joined the school as an assistant professor following her postdoctoral fellowship in interventions to prevent or manage chronic illness at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. McKechnie received her PhD in nursing science with a minor in sociology from the University of WisconsinMadison. Her research involves understanding the needs of families who continue pregnancies after fetal diagnoses and are preparing to care for their children with chronic conditions. Abbi Iticha joined the school as an accountant, working with non-sponsored and sponsored accounting, including payroll accounting. She has previous University of Minnesota accounting experience from her positions at Boynton Health, the School of Public Health and in the central office of Disbursement Services. Iticha earned a bachelor’s degree in business management and an AAS degree in accounting.

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Calendar of Events Kaitlin Kelly, MSE, joined the school as an exercise interventionist for the FIT-AD trial study, which is studying the impact of aerobic exercise on people who have Alzheimer’s disease. Kelly earned a bachelor’s degree in sports medicine from St. Cloud State University and a master’s degree in exercise science from Wayne State College.

Wednesday, April 15: The International Conference on Research Methods for Standardized Terminologies will bring together experts in data mining, time motion studies and program evaluation strategies for an intensive one-day event that includes hands-on experiences and networking with international leaders in methods development for standardized terminology research.

Susan Kostka, MS, RN, joined the school as the coordinator of clinical partnerships. Before joining the school, Kostka served as the coordinator in the Academic Health Center’s Center for Interprofessional Education. Kostka earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Viterbo University and a master’s degree in health services administration from Cardinal Stritch University.

Thursday, April 23: All are welcome to attend the Alumni Spring Celebration and Class Reunions. The Discovery Expo, silent auction and dinner program with American Nurses Association’s Martha Turner, PhD, speaking about moral courage will take place at the Town and Country Club in St. Paul. Contact Laurel Mallon at 612-624-2490 or mallo001@umn.edu for more information.

Lindsay Tran joined the school as an executive administrative assistant in the Dean’s Office. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in community psychology at Metropolitan State University.

Serena Vue joined the school as an executive accounts specialist. Vue is working on earning a bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in chemistry.

Friday, April 24: Join alumni, faculty, students and community partners for Nursing Research Day, with oral and poster presentations showcasing innovative research and evidencebased projects that address health issues and improve quality of care at. The keynote speaker is Pamela Hinds, RN, PhD, FAAN, associate center director for translational science at Children’s Research Institute in Washington, D.C., and professor of pediatrics at George Washington University. Friday, May 15: Spring commencement will be at 2 p.m. at Northrop. Friday, May 29: The Midwest Gerontological Nursing Education Alliance Meeting will feature a variety of speakers as well as poster presentations on gerontological nursing education, sponsored by the Minnesota Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence and the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. June 4-5: Nursing Knowledge: 2015 Big Data Science Conference will advance an action plan to create sharable, comparable nursing data that is integrated into the electronic health record. Learn about and get involved with national initiatives, including streamlining documentation and integration of evidence-based practice EHRs, integration of standardized nursing data in EHRs and health policy initiatives. A pre-conference tutorial will be held June 3. Visit www.nursing.umn.edu for additional information regarding these events. spring/summer 2015

extramural

grant awards Avery, Melissa Assuring Quality and Diversity in Advanced Practice Nursing

Dean, Patrick Healthcare Research Faculty Perceptions on Burnout

Health Resources and Services Administration/U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Mayo Clinic Rochester/National Institutes of Health (Prime)

Bearinger, Linda MN Knowledge to Practice in Adolesent Health (MN-KPAH)

Delaney, Connie Greater Plains Collaborative Clinical Data Research Network

Health Resources and Services Administration/U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

University of Kansas Medical Center/PatientCentered Outcomes Research Institute (Prime)

Bearinger, Linda Center for Adolescent Nursing (T80)

Fulkerson, Jayne Healthy Home Offerings via the Mealtime Environment (R01)

Health Resources and Services Administration/U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Bliss, Donna Disparities in Incontinence and Perineal Skin Damage in Nursing Home Elders (R01) National Institute of Nursing Research/National Institutes of Health

Faculty Principal Investigators Calendar Year 2014

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases/National Institutes of Health Fulkerson, Jayne Childhood Obesity Prevention in Rural Minnesota Communities (COPRMC) CTSI/National Institutes of Health

Gaugler, Joseph Memory Matters: A Mobile Aid to Stimulate Reminiscing in Persons with Memory Loss (SBIR Phase I) (R43) Moai Technologies, LLC./National Institutes of Health (Prime) Gaugler, Joseph A Proactive Health Monitoring Intervention for Dementia (R18) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality/U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Gaugler, Joseph Comparative Effectiveness of Dementia Caregiver Interventions: Towards a Person-Centered Care Planning Tool (K18) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality/U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Gaugler, Joseph The Dementia Caregiver Care Planning Tool: Development and Pilot Implementation (R03)

Bronas, Ulf Exercise as an Adjunct Therapy to Reduce Blood Pressure in Chronic Kidney Disease (K23)

Garcia, Carolyn Reducing Stigma, Promoting Resilience: Population Health Interventions for LGBTQ Youth

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases/National Institutes of Health

The University of British Columbia

Gaugler, Joseph Living Well with Memory Partners

Garwick, Ann Center for Children with Special Health Care Needs (T80)

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Cheung, Corjena Yoga Versus Aerobic and Strenghtening Exercises for Managing Osteoarthritis The University of Iowa/The John A. Hartford Foundation (Prime) Chi, Chih-Lin Predictive Optimal Anticlotting Treatment for Segmented Patient Populations Harvard University/National Institutes of Health (Prime)

Health Resources and Services Administration/U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Gaugler, Joseph The Personal Health Record for Persons with Dementia and their Family Caregivers (R21) National Institute of Nursing Research/National Institutes of Health

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality/U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Hooke, Mary Phenotypic and Genotypic Associations with Symptom Clusters During Childhood Leukemia Treatment Duke University/National Institutes of Health (Prime) Hooke, Mary COG Foundation CureSearch AYA Grant 2013 The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Kaas, Merrie Enhancing Interprofessional Integrative Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Education to Address Health Care of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders and Other Chronic Conditions Health Resources and Services Administration/U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

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Kubik, Martha School Nurse-Directed Secondary Obesity Prevention for Elementary School-Aged Children (R01) National Institute of Nursing Research/National Institutes of Health McMahon, Siobhan Enhancing Motivation for Physical Activity to Reduce the Risk of Falls Among CommunityDwelling Older Adults (KL2) Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)/ National Institutes of Health McMahon, Siobhan Multifactorial Intervention for Falls Injury Prevention Essentia Institute of Rural Health/National Institute on Aging/National Institutes of Health (Prime) McMorris, Barbara Evaluation of Big Brothers Big Sisters SchoolBased Mentoring Program U.S. Department of Justice Monsen, Karen Transforming Evidence-based Obesity Guidelines into Clinical Practice Otter Tail County/Minnesota Department of Health Mueller, Christine Regulating Licensed Nursing Practice in Nursing Homes: Enacted RN and LPN Scopes Duke University/National Council of State Boards of Nursing (Prime) Mueller, Christine Evaluating a Comprehensive State-Level Model to Improve Nursing Home Quality Indiana University/ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality/U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Prime) Mueller, Christine Performance-Based Incentive Payment Program (PIPP) Evaluation/"Older Adult Services Community Consortiums" Program Evaluation

Mueller, Christine New Careers in Nursing Scholarship ProgramUniversity of Minnesota

Treat-Jacobson, Diane Exercise Training to Reduce Claudication: Arm Ergometry (R01)

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute/ National Institutes of Health

Schorr, Erica Utilizing Wearable Technology to Monitor Physical Activity and Sleep After Coronary Revascularization (Pre-K) Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)/ National Institutes of Health Sieving, Renee Encuentro! Community Partnerships for Healthy Youth Development UMN Prevention Research Center Sieving, Renee MN Project Connect Client Outcomes Evaluation Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women/ U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Prime) Sieving, Renee Understanding the Context of Northern Plains American Teen Pregnancy (P20) Sanford Health/National Institutes of Health (Prime) Talley, Kristine Restorative Cares Effect on Disability in Long-Stay Nursing Home Residents (R03)

White, Kathryn Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship Program (NAT) Health Resources and Services Administration/U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Wyman, Jean FLAG-Faclitated Learning to Advance Geriatrics Gerontological Society of America Wyman, Jean Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence (MnHCGNE) The John A. Hartford Foundation Wyman,Jean Jonas Nurse Scholar Program Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence Yu, Fang Aerobic Exercise in Alzheimer's Disease: Cognition and Hippocampal Volume Effects (R01) National Institute on Aging/National Institutes of Health

National Institute on Aging/National Institutes of Health Talley, Kristine Preventing Toileting Disability in Frail Older Women (KtoR01) Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)/ National Institutes of Health Treat-Jacobson, Diane Long-Term Outcomes of Supervised Exercise in Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Impact of Differing Modes of Excercise 1-4 Years PostIntervention Society for Vascular Nursing

Minnesota Department of Human Services

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alumni news

faculty

publications

Abrahamson, K., Mueller, C., Davila, H., & Arling, G. (2014). Nurses as boundary-spanners in reducing avoidable hospitalizations among nursing home residents. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 7(5), 235-43. Adwan, J. Z. (2014). Pediatric nurses' grief experience, burnout and job satisfaction. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 29(4), 329-336. Anderson, J. (2014). Health coaching: A partnership on the journey to wellbeing. In M. J. Kreitzer & M. Koithan (Eds.), Integrative nursing (pp. 171-186). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Anderson, L. H., Whitebird, R. R., Schultz, J., McEvoy, C. E., Kreitzer, M.J., & Gross, C.R. (2014). Healthcare utilization and costs in persons with insomnia in a managed care population. American Journal of Managed Care, 20(5), e157-e165. Retrieved from: http:// www.ajmc.com/publications/issue/2014/2014vol20-n5. Arling, G., & Mueller, C. (2014). Nurse staffing and quality: The unanswered question. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 15(6), 376-378.

Calendar Year 2014

Atkinson, L. D., & Peden-McAlpine, C.J. (2014). Advancing adolescent maternal development: A grounded theory. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 29(2), 168-176. Austin, R., Hull, S., & Westra, B. (2014). Blue button movement: Engaging ourselves and patients. CIN - Computers Informatics Nursing, 32(1), 7-9. Avery, M.D. (2014). Current resources for evidence-based practice, Jan/Feb 2014. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 59(1), 95-99. Simultaneously published in Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 43(1), E1-E7. Avery, M.D. (2014). Current resources for evidence-based practice, March/April 2014. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 59(2), 210-215. Simultaneously published in Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 43(2), E10-E17. Avery, M.D. (2014). Current resources for evidence-based practice, May/June 2014. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 59(3), 355-360. Simultaneously published in Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 43(3), E22-E29.

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Avery, M.D., McPheeters, M., & Walsh, L. V. (2014). Current resources for evidencebased practice, July/August 2014. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 59(4), 460464. Simultaneously published in Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 43(4), E32-E39. Avery, M.D., Saftner, M.A., Larson, B., & Weinfurter, L.V. (2014). A systematic review of maternal confidence for physiologic birth: characteristics of prenatal care and confidence measurement. Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 59(6), 586-595. Barnsteiner, J., Disch, J., & Walton, M.K. (2014). Person and Family Centered Care. Indianapolis, IN: Sigma Theta Tau International. Berndtson, K., Sierpina, V., & Kreitzer, M.J. (2014). The encouragement of light: Reflecting on leaps 2013. Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing, 10(1), 67-68. Bhat, M., Chaiteerakij, R., Harmsen, W. S., Schleck, C. D., Yang, J. D., Giama, N. H., Therneau, T. M., Gores, G.J., & Roberts, L.R. (2014). Metformin does not improve survival in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 20(42), 15750– 15755. doi:10.374/wjg.v20.i42.15750

publications Bliss, D.Z., Hurlow, J., Cefalu, J., Mahlum, L., Borchert, K., & Savik, K. (2014). Refinement of an instrument for assessing incontinentassociated dermatitis and its severity for use with darker-toned skin. Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 41(4), 365370. Bliss, D.Z., Savik, K., Jung, H. J. G., Whitebird, R., Lowry, A., & Sheng, X. (2014). Dietary fiber supplementation for fecal incontinence: A randomized clinical trial. Research in Nursing and Health, 37(5), 367-378. Bliss, D.Z., Westra, B.L., Savik, K., & Hou, Y. (2014). Effectiveness of wound, ostomy and continence-certified nurses on individual patient outcomes in home health care. Home Healthcare Nurse, 32(1), 31-38. Bliss, D.Z., Gurvich, O., Savik, K., Eberly, L.E., Harms, S., Wyman, J.F. (2014). Racial and ethnic disparities in time to cure of incontinence present at nursing home admission. The Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice 7(3), 96-113. Breckenridge, S. J., Chlan, L., & Savik, K. (2014). Impact of tracheostomy placement on anxiety in mechanically ventilated adult ICU patients. Heart and Lung: Journal of Acute and Critical Care, 43(5), 392-398. Bronas, U.G., & Salisbury, D. (2014). Clinical strategies for managing dyslipidemias. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 8(4), 216-230. Cady, R. G., Kelly, A. M., Finkelstein, S. M., Looman, W. S., & Garwick, A. W. (2014). Attributes of advanced practice registered nurse care coordination for children with medical complexity. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 28(4), 305-312. Call, K. T., McAlpine, D.D., Garcia, C.M., Shippee, N., Beebe, T., Adeniyi, T.C., & Shippee, T. (2014). Barriers to care in an ethnically diverse publicly insured population: Is health care reform enough? Medical Care, 52(8), 720-727. Chesney, M.L. (2014). Differentiating our brand highlights our value. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 28(4), 286-287. Chesney, M.L. (2014). Education—An important prescription for health. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 28(5), 374-375.

Chesney, M.L. (2014). Perfect gifts: Time, encouragement and expertise. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 28(6), 476-477. Cheung, C. (2014). Magnet therapy. In R. Lindquist, M. Snyder & M. F. Tracy (Eds.), Complementary & alternative therapies in nursing (7th ed., pp. 475-490). New York, NY: Springer. Cheung, C., Geisler, C., & Sunneberg, J. (2014). Complementary/alternative medicine use for arthritis by older women of urban-rural settings. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 26(5), 273-280. Cheung, C., Park, J., & Wyman, J. F. (2014). Effects of yoga in older adults with chronic health conditions: A critical review. Consultant360. Retrieved from http://www. consultant360.com/ Cheung, C., Wyman, J. F., Resnick, B., & Savik, K. (2014). Yoga for managing knee osteoarthritis in older women: A pilot randomized controlled trial. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 14, 160. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-160 Choi, E., Lindquist, R., & Song, Y. (2014). Effects of problem-based learning vs. traditional lecture on Korean nursing students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-directed learning. Nurse Education Today, 34(1), 52-56. Clancy, T. R. (2014). Handle with care: The fragile nature of complex systems. Journal of Nursing Administration, 44(12), 628-631. Clancy, T. R. (2014). It's all about flow in a complex adaptive system. Journal of Nursing Administration, 44(4), 190-193. Clancy, T.R., Bowles, K.H., Gelinas, L, Ida Androwich, Delaney, C., Matney, S., Sensmeier, J., Warren, J., Welton, J., & Westra, B. (2014). A call to action: Engage in big data science, Nursing Outlook, 62(1), 64-65. Conn, V. S., Zerwic, J., Rawl, S., Wyman, J. F., Larson, J. L., Anderson, C. M., . . . Markis, N. E. (2014). Strategies for a successful PhD program: Words of wisdom from the WJNR editorial board. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 36(1), 6-30.

Cowl, A. L., & Gaugler, J. E. (2014). Efficacy of creative arts therapy in treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia: A systematic literature review. Activities, Adaptation and Aging, 38(4), 281-330. Cramer, G.D., Guiltinan, J., Maiers, M., Laird, S., Goertz, C., Furner, S. E., Kreitzer, M.J. & Coon, S. (2014). Benefits, challenges, and culture change related to collaborations between complementary and alternative medicine and traditional research-intensive institutions. Medical Science Educator, 1-8. doi:10.1007/s40670-014-00773 Day, L. Turner, K., Anderson, R.A., Mueller, C., McConnell, E.S., Corazzini, K. (2014). Teaching delegation to RN students. Journal of Nursing Regulation, 5(2), 10-15. Delaney, C. W., Westra, B. L., Dean, P. J., Leuning, C. J., & Monsen, K. A. (2014). Informatics and integrative healthcare. In M. J. Kreitzer & M. Koithan (Eds.), Integrative nursing (pp. 109-124). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Disch, J. (2014). Invite an adversary to lunch. American Journal of Nursing, 114(5), 7. Disch, J. (2014). Using evidence-based advocacy to improve the nation's health. Nurse Leader, 12(4), 28-31. Disch, J., Keller, M., & Weber, E. (2014). Applying a nurse lens to shape policy. In R. M. Patton, M. L. Zalon, & R. Ludwick (Eds.), Nurses making policy from bedside to boardroom (pp. 359-396). New York, NY: Springer. Donovan, K. A., Boyington, A. R., Judson, P. L., & Wyman, J. F. (2014). Bladder and bowel symptoms in cervical and endometrial cancer survivors. Psycho-Oncology, 23(6), 672-678. Dose, A. M., Leonard, B., McAlpine, C. P., & Kreitzer, M. J. (2014). The meaning of spirituality at the end of life. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing, 16(3), 158-164. Drake, D. (2014). Integrative nursing management of fatigue. In M. J. Kreitzer & M. Koithan (Eds.), Integrative nursing (pp. 273-285). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Cook, E., Avery, M.D., & Frisvold, M. (2014). Formulating evidence-based guidelines for certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives attending home births. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 59(2), 153-159.

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publications Draxten, M., Fulkerson, J. A., Friend, S., Flattum, C. F., & Schow, R. (2014). Parental role modeling of fruits and vegetables at meals and snacks is associated with children's adequate consumption. Appetite, 78, 1-7. DuBeau, C. E., Kraus, S. R., Griebling, T. L., Newman, D. K., Wyman, J. F., Johnson II, T. M., . . . Bavendam, T. (2014). Effect of fesoterodine in vulnerable elderly subjects with urgency incontinence: A double-blind, placebo controlled trial. Journal of Urology, 191(2), 395404. Eichberger, S., Garcia, C., & Stang, J. (2014). Volunteering in low income urban communities of color: Challenges for urban master gardeners. Community Greening Review, 19, 18-21. Eisenberg, M. E., Lust, K. A., & Garcia, C. M. (2014). Differences in sexual behaviors among unmarried sexually active students at 2- and 4-year colleges. Research in Nursing and Health, 37(2), 128-134. Eisler, R., & Potter, T. (2014). Breaking down the hierarchies. Nursing Management, 21(5), 12. Eisler, R., & Potter, T. (2014). Transforming interprofessional partnerships: a new framework for nursing and partnership-based health care. Indianapolis, IN: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Elwell, J. & White, K.W. (2014). Integrative practitioner. In M. E. Zaccagnini & K. White (Eds.), The Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials (2nd ed., pp. 378-392). Burlingham, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Felgenhauer, J., & Hooke, M. C. (2014). Regulatory barriers to clinical trial enrollment of adolescent and young adult oncology patients. Pediatrics, 133(SUPPL. 3), S119-S122. Fenton, M. V., Halcon, L. L., & Napolitano, M. (2014). Graduate nursing education for integrative nursing. In M. J. Kreitzer & M. Koithan (Eds.), Integrative nursing (pp. 416428). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Flaten, C., & Pfeiffer, J. (2014). Public health nurse. In M. E. Zaccagnini & K. White (Eds.), The Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials (2nd ed., pp. 366-375). Burlingham, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Fruh, S. M., & Fulkerson, J. A. (2014). Calorie awareness related to weight control. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 45(1), 10-11.

Fulkerson, J. A., Larson, N., Horning, M., & Neumark-Sztainer, D. (2014). A review of associations between family or shared meal frequency and dietary and weight status outcomes across the lifespan. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 46(1), 2-19. Fulkerson, J. A., Loth, K., Bruening, M., Berge, J., Eisenberg, M. E., & Neumark-Sztainer, D. (2014). Time 2 tlk 2nite: Use of electronic media by adolescents during family meals and associations with demographic characteristics, family characteristics, and foods served. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 114(7), 1053-1058. Fulkerson, J. A., Neumark-Sztainer, D., Story, M., Gurvich, O., Kubik, M. Y., Garwick, A., & Dudovitz, B. (2014). The healthy home offerings via the mealtime environment (HOME) plus study: Design and methods. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 38(1), 59-68. Garcia, C. M., Lechner, K. E., Frerich, E. A., Lust, K. A., & Eisenberg, M. E. (2014). College students' preferences for health care providers when accessing sexual health resources. Public Health Nursing, 31(5), 387-394. Garcia, C. M., Ptak, S. J., Stelzer, E. B., Harwood, E. M., & Brady, S. S. (2014). "I connect with the ringleader:" health professionals' perspectives on promoting the sexual health of adolescent males. Research in Nursing and Health, 37(6), 454-465. Garcia, C. M., Schaffer, M. A., & Schoon, P. M. (2014). Population-Based Public Nursing Clinical Manual: The Henry Street Model (2nd ed). Indianapolis, IN: Sigma Theta Tau International. Garcia, C., Hardeman, R. R., Kwon, G., LandoKing, E., Zhang, L., Genis, T., . . . Kinder, E. (2014). Teenagers and texting: Use of a youth ecological momentary assessment system in trajectory health research with Latina adolescents. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 16(1). doi:10.2196/mhealth.2576 Garcia, C., Zhang, L., Holt, K., Hardeman, R. & Peterson, B. (2014) Latina adolescent sleep and mood: An ecological momentary assessment pilot study. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Nursing, 27, 132-141. Gaugler, J. E. (2014). 2014 year in review. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 33(8), 919-922.

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Gaugler, J. E. (2014). Long-term care: Multiple methods and multiple perspectives. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 33(6), 651-654. Gaugler, J. E. (2014). Correlates of service delivery and social environment in adult day service programs. Home Health Care Services Quarterly, 33(1), 36-57. Gaugler, J. E. (2014). Engaging and partnering with diverse older adults. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 33(3), 255-257. Gaugler, J. E. (2014). The challenge of workforce retention in long-term care. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 33(1), 3-5. Gaugler, J. E. (2014). Activity and its importance in aging. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 33(7), 787-790. Gaugler, J. E. (2014). The evolution of community-based long-term care. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 33(2), 127-129. Gaugler, J. E. (2014). The process of adult day service use. Geriatric Nursing, 35(1), 47-54. Gaugler, J. E. (2014). The turning point: Family caregiving and residential long-term care. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 33(5), 519-521. Gaugler, J. E., Hovater, M., Roth, D. L., Johnston, J. A., Kane, R. L., & Sarsour, K. (2014). Depressive, functional status, and neuropsychiatric symptom trajectories before an Alzheimer's disease diagnosis. Aging and Mental Health, 18(1), 110-116. Gaugler, J. E., Mittelman, M. S., Hepburn, K., & Newcomer, R. (2014). Identifying at-risk dementia caregivers following institutionalization: The nursing home admission-burden and nursing home admission-depression prognostic tools. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 33(5), 624-646. Gaugler, J. E., Potter, T., & Pruinelli, L. (2014). Partnering with caregivers. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 30(3), 493-515. Gaugler, J. E., & Wocken, K. M. (2014). Healthcare professionals may not be maintaining person-centred care for people with dementia hospitalised on acute wards. Evidence-Based Nursing, 17(4), 126. Gaugler, J. E., Yu, F., Davila, H. W., & Shippee, T. (2014). Alzheimer's disease and nursing homes. Health Affairs, 33(4), 650-657.

publications Geary, C., McKee, J., Triana, C., Buck, E., Walton, S., Valdez, D., . . . Kreitzer, M. J. (2014). Bridging the compassion and empathy gap in medical school: The physician healer track at UTMBhealth. Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing, 10(3), 203-205.

Harms, S., Bliss, D. Z., Garrard, J., Cunanan, K., Savik, K., Gurvich, O., Mueller, C;, . . . Virnig, B. (2014). Prevalence of pressure ulcers by race and ethnicity for older adults admitted to nursing homes. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 40(3), 20-26.

Jowsey, S. G., Jacobs, C., Gross, C. R., Hong, B. A., Messersmith, E. E., Gillespie, B. W., . . . Taler, S. J. (2014). Emotional well-being of living kidney donors: Findings from the RELIVE study. American Journal of Transplantation, 14(11), 2535-2544.

Gewirtz A.H., McMorris, B.J., Hanson S, & Davis L. (2014). Family adjustment of deployed and non-deployed mothers in families with a parent deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 45(6), 465-477.

Harpin, S., Sieving, R., Bernat D., Bearinger, L. (2014). Patterns of in-migration and outmigration in a longitudinal study of urban middle school adolescents. Health Behavior and Policy Review, 1, 351-361. doi:10.14485/ HBPR.1.5.1

Jung, M.S., Park, J.I., Delaney, C.W., & Westra, B.L. (2014). A review of practical use and research trends on nursing management minimum data sets (NMMDS). Journal of Korean Academic Nursing Administration, 20(4), 405-413.

Gower, A. L., Shlafer, R. J., Polan, J., McRee, A., McMorris, B. J., Pettingell, S. L., & Sieving, R. E. (2014). Brief report: Associations between adolescent girls' social-emotional intelligence and violence perpetration. Journal of Adolescence, 37(1), 67-71.

Hartmann, W. E., Wendt, D. C., Saftner, M. A., Marcus, J., & Momper, S. L. (2014). Advancing community-based research with urban American Indian populations: Multidisciplinary perspectives. American Journal of Community Psychology, 54(1-2), 7280.

Jurkovich, M. W., Ophaug, M., Salberg, S., & Monsen, K. (2014). Investigation of the Omaha system for dentistry. Applied Clinical Informatics, 5(2), 491-502.

Gross, C. R., & Reibel, D. K. (2014). Mindfulness: A nonpharmacological approach to diabetes management. In A. Ie, C. T. Ngoumen & E. J. Langer (Eds.), The Wiley Blackwell handbook of mindfulness (pp. 898-912). Malden, MA: John Wiley & Sons. Gross, C. R., Christopher, M. S., & Reilly-Spong, M. (2014). Meditation. In R. Lindquist, M. Snyder & M. F. Tracy (Eds.), Complementary & alternative therapies in nursing (7th ed., pp. 167-190). New York, NY: Springer. Hadidi, N. (2014). Light therapy. In R. Lindquist, M. Snyder & M. F. Tracy (Eds.), Complementary & alternative therapies in nursing (7th ed., pp. 383-396). New York, NY: Springer. Hadidi, N. N., Cullen, K. R., Hall, L. M., Lindquist, R., Buckwalter, K. C., & Mathews, E. (2014). Functional magnetic resonance imaging as experienced by stroke survivors. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 7(5), 200-205. Hadidi, N., Lindquist, R., Buckwalter, K., & Savik, K. (2013). A pilot study of the trajectory of functional outcomes in stroke survivors: Implications for home healthcare. Home Healthcare Nurse, 31(10), 553-560. Halcon, L. L. (2014). Aromatherapy. In R. Lindquist, M. Snyder & M.F. Tracy (Eds.), Complementary & alternative therapies in nursing (7th ed., pp. 323-344). New York, NY: Springer. Halcon, L. L., Schein, C., & Cheung, C. (2014). Integrative nursing of older adults across the continuum. In M. J. Kreitzer & M. Koithan (Eds.), Integrative nursing (pp. 367-380). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Henly, S. J. (2014). Duplicate publications and salami reports: Corruption of the scientific record. Nursing Research, 63(1), 1-2. Henly, S. J. (2014). Mother loads and mining tools: Big data for nursing science. Nursing Research, 63(3), 155. Holland, D. E., Conlon, P. M., Rohlik, G. M., Gillard, K. L., Tomlinson, A. L., Raadt, D. M., . . . Rhudy, L. M. (2014). Developing and testing a discharge planning decision support tool for hospitalized pediatric patients. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 19(2), 149-161. Hubbling, A., Reilly-Spong, M., Kreitzer, M. J., & Gross, C. R. (2014). How mindfulness changed my sleep: Focus groups with chronic insomnia patients. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 14, 50. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-50 Johnson, K. E., Bearinger, L. H., Eisenberg, M. E., Fulkerson, J. A., Sieving, R. E., & Lando-King, E. A. (2014). Studying the playbook: Which pathways mediate relationships between sports team participation and health-risk behaviors among alternative high school students? Children and Youth Services Review, 44, 217-224. Johnson, K. E., Eisenberg, M. E., Bearinger, L. H., Fulkerson, J. A., & Sieving, R. E. (2014). Relationships between sports team participation and health-risk behaviors among alternative high school students. American Journal of Health Education, 45(3), 158-165.

Kaas, M. J., Kristofersson, G., & Towey, S. (2014). Integrative nursing management of depressed mood. In M. J. Kreitzer & M. Koithan (Eds.), Integrative nursing (pp. 257-270). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Kaas, M. J., Peterson, B., & Kristofersson, G. (2014). Integrative nursing in mental health: Models of team-oriented approaches. In M. J. Kreitzer & M. Koithan (Eds.), Integrative nursing (pp. 356-366). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Kelly, K. P., Hooke, M. C., Ruccione, K., Landier, W., & Haase, J. (2014). Children's oncology group nursing research framework. Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 30(1), 17-25. Kirk, L. (2014). Review of article: Effectiveness of combined therapy with angiotensinconverting enzyme inhibitors and statins in reducing mortality in diabetic patients with critical limb ischemia: An observational study by Ezio Faglia, Giacomo Clerici, Alessia Scatena Etal (diabetes research and clinical practice 2014; 103:292-297). Journal of Vascular Nursing, 32(3), 125-126. Kreitzer, M. J. (2014). Whole system healing: A new leadership path. In M. J. Kreitzer & M. Koithan (Eds.), Integrative nursing (pp. 47-55). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Kreitzer, M. J., & Koithan, M. (Eds.). (2014). Integrative nursing. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

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publications Kreitzer, M. J., & Somerville, B. (2014). Building an integrative health program. In M. J. Kreitzer & M. Koithan (Eds.), Integrative nursing (pp. 5667). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Kreitzer, M. J., & Zborowsky, T. (2014). Creating optimal healing environments. In R. Lindquist, M. Snyder & M. F. Tracy (Eds.), Complementary & alternative therapies in nursing (7th ed., pp. 55-72). New York, NY: Springer. Kreitzer, M. J., Delagran, L., & Uptmor, A. (2014). Advancing wellbeing in people, organizations, and communities. In M. J. Kreitzer & M. Koithan (Eds.), Integrative nursing (pp. 125-136). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Kreitzer, M.J. & Goldblatt, E. (2014). The Case for Integrating Health, Well-Being and SelfCare into Health Professional Education Institute of Medicine. Section II-5. Establishing Transdisciplinary Professional for Improving Health Outcomes: Workshop Summary. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

Larson, N., Hannan, P. J., Fulkerson, J. A., Laska, M. N., Eisenberg, M. E., & Neumark-Sztainer, D. (2014). Secular trends in fast-food restaurant use among adolescents and maternal caregivers from 1999 to 2010. American Journal of Public Health, 104(5), e62-e69.

Loth, K. A., MacLehose, R. F., Fulkerson, J. A., Crow, S., & Neumark-Sztainer, D. (2014). Are food restriction and pressure-to-eat parenting practices associated with adolescent disordered eating behaviors? International Journal of Eating Disorders, 47(3), 310-314.

Lee, M., Moorhead, S., & Clancy, T. (2014). Determining the cost-effectiveness of hospital nursing interventions for patients undergoing a total hip replacement. Journal of Nursing Management, 22(7), 825-836.

McMahon, S., Vankipuram, M., Hekler, E. B., & Fleury, J. (2014). Design and evaluation of theory-informed technology to augment a wellness motivation intervention. Translational Behavioral Medicine, 4(1), 95-107.

Lewis, B. A., Gjerdingen, D. K., Avery, M. D., Sirard, J. R., Guo, H., Schuver, K., & Marcus, B. H. (2014). A randomized trial examining a physical activity intervention for the prevention of postpartum depression: The healthy mom trial. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 7(1), 42-49.

McMorris B.J., Swartz, K., Thul, C., Russ, P., Randolph, N., & Sieving, R. (2014). Long– term impact of lead peace service learning program on high school seniors from north Minneapolis. University of Minnesota CURA Reporter, 44(2), 22-29.

Lillehei, A. S., & Halcon, L. L. (2014). A systematic review of the effect of inhaled essential oils on sleep. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 20(6), 441-451.

Kreitzer, M.J. (2014). Spirituality and well-being focusing on what matters. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 34(6), 707-711.

Lillehei, A.S., & Halcon, L. (2014). Inhalation of essential oil vapors. Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 20(6), 347.

Kreitzer, M.J. (2014). Wohlbefinden fördern durch holistische Systemführung: Das Modell des Centers for Spirituality and Healing in den USA. In Personalentwicklung in Pflege-und Gesundheitseinrichtungen (pp. 205-213). Berlin Heidelberg: Springer.

Lindquist, R., Snyder, M., & Tracy, M. F. (Eds.). (2014). Complementary & alternative therapies in nursing (7th ed.). New York, NY: Springer.

Kristofersson, G., & Gunnarsdottir, T. J. (2014). Integrative nursing in Iceland. In M. J. Kreitzer & M. Koithan (Eds.), Integrative nursing (pp. 504-514). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Kubik, M. Y., & Lee, J. (2014). Parent interest in a school-based, school nurse-led weight management program. Journal of School Nursing, 30(1), 68-74. Kubik, M. Y., Jennings, B. R., & Olivier, N. M. (2014). Assessing youth well-being in rural Honduras: A qualitative study. Public Health, 128(7), 671-673.

Lindquist, R., Song, Y., & Snyder, M. (2014). Perspectives on future research. In R. Lindquist, M. Snyder & M. F. Tracy (Eds.), & M.F. Tracy (Eds.), Complementary & alternative therapies in nursing (7th ed., pp. 527-542). New York, NY: Springer. Lindquist, R., Witt, D. R., & Crane, L. (2014). Integrative nursing management of stress. In M. J. Kreitzer & M. Koithan (Eds.), Integrative nursing (pp. 200-213). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Loth, K. A., Fulkerson, J. A., & NeumarkSztainer, D. R. (2014). Food-related parenting practices and child and adolescent weight and weight-related behaviors. Clinical Practice, 11(2), 207-220.

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Messersmith, E. E., Gross, C. R., Beil, C. A., Gillespie, B. W., Jacobs, C., Taler, S. J., . . . Hong, B. A. (2014). Satisfaction with life among living kidney donors: A relive study of long-term donor outcomes. Transplantation, 98(12), 12941300. Minkoff, H., Marshall, M. F., & Liaschenko, J. (2014). The fetus, the "potential child," and the ethical obligations of obstetricians. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 123(5), 1100-1103. Monsen, K. A., Handler, H. E., Le, S. M., & Riemer, J. G. (2014). Feasibility of using the Omaha system for self-report of symptoms by adults with diabetes. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics, 18(3), 1. Retrieved from http://www.himss.org/ResourceLibrary/ GenResourceDetail.aspx?ItemNumber=33518. Monsen, K. A., Holland, D. E., Fung-Houger, P. W., & Vanderboom, C. E. (2014). Seeing the whole person: Feasibility of using the Omaha System to describe strengths of older adults with chronic illness. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice, 28(4), 299-315. Moon, J., Pfeiffer, J., Adwan, J., Rudie, M., & Uden, D. (2014). Immunization tour: Preparing for mass immunization through pharmacy and nursing interprofessional student-led service-learning. Innovations in Pharmacy, 5(3), 1-10. Retrieved from http://www.pharmacy. umn.edu/innovations/prod/groups/cop/@ pub/@cop/@innov/documents/article/cop_ article_487341.pdf

publications Nanney, M. S., MacLehose, R., Kubik, M. Y., Davey, C. S., Coombes, B., & Nelson, T. F. (2014). Recommended school policies are associated with student sugary drink and fruit and vegetable intake. Preventive Medicine, 62, 179181. Nanney, M. S., Nelson, T. F., Kubik, M. Y., Coulter, S., Davey, C. S., MacLehose, R., & Rode, P. A. (2014). Evaluating school obesity-related policies using surveillance tools: Lessons from the ScOPE study. Health Promotion Practice, 15(5), 622-628. Neumark-Sztainer, D., MacLehose, R., Loth, K., Fulkerson, J.A., Eisenberg, M.E., Berge, J. (2014). What’s for dinner? Types of food served at family dinner differ across parent and family characteristics. Public Health Nutrition, 17(1), 145-155. Nijjar, P. S., Puppala, V. K., Dickinson, O., Duval, S., Duprez, D., Kreitzer, M. J., & Benditt, D. G. (2014). Modulation of the autonomic nervous system assessed through heart rate variability by a mindfulness based stress reduction program. International Journal of Cardiology, 177(2), 557-559. Nijjar, P., Puppala, K., Dickinson, O., Ducal, S., Duprez, D., Kreitzer, M.J. & Benditt, D. (2014). Modification of heart rate variability: Meditation versus controlled breathing alone. Journal of Clinical and Preventative Cardiology 3(1), 1-4. O'Conner-Von, S. (2014). Animal-assisted therapy. In R. Lindquist, M. Snyder & M. F. Tracy (Eds.), Complementary & alternative therapies in nursing (7th ed., pp. 229-254). New York, NY: Springer. Olson, C. H., Dierich, M., & Westra, B. L. (2014). Automation of a high risk medication regime algorithm in a home health care population. Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 51, 60-71. Olson, C., Dierich, M., & Westra, B.L. (2014). Optimization of decision support tool using medication regimens to assess rehospitalization risks. Applied Clinical Informatics, 5(3):773-88. Ornstein, K., Gaugler, J., Zahodne, L., & Stern, Y. (2014). The heterogeneous course of depressive symptoms for the dementia caregiver. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 78(2), 133-148.

Pacheco, L. R., Medeiros, M., & Garcia, C. M. (2014). The voices of Brazilian women breaking free from intimate partner violence. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 10(2), 70-76. Park, J. I., Pruinell, L., Westra, B. L., & Delaney, C. W. (2014). Applied nursing informatics research-state-of-the-art methodologies using electronic health record data. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 201, 395-400. Park, J., McCaffrey, R., Newman, D., Cheung, C., & Hagen, D. (2014). The effect of sit 'N' fit chair yoga among community-dwelling older adults with osteoarthritis. Holistic Nursing Practice, 28(4), 247-257. Peter, E., & Liaschenko, J. (2014). Addendum: Theory and philosophy of nursing. In B. Jennings, B. Koenig & L. Eckenwiler (Eds.), Encyclopedia of bioethics (4th ed., pp. 22142115). Macmillan Reference USA. Peter, E., & Liaschenko, J. (2014). Care and Society/Public policy. In B. Jennings, B. Koenig & L. Eckenwiler (Eds.), Encyclopedia of bioethics (4th ed., pp. 504-512). Macmillan Reference USA. Peterson, J. J., White, K. W., Westra, B. L., & Monsen, K. A. (2014). Anesthesia information management systems: Imperatives for nurse anesthetists. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Journal, 82(5), 346-351. Phillippi, J. C., & Avery, M. D. (2014). The 2012 American college of nurse-midwives core competencies for basic midwifery practice: History and revision. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 59(1), 82-90. Potter, T. M., & Rowan, M. (2014). Pre-licensure nursing education for integrative nursing. In M. J. Kreitzer & M. Koithan (Eds.), Integrative nursing (pp. 405-415). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Potter, T. M., & Savett, L. A. (2014). Ways of knowing: A nurse and a physician discuss clinical decisions, actions, and lessons. Creative Nursing, 20(1), 59-66.

Pruinelli, L., Fu, H., Monsen, K. A., & Westra, B. L. (2014). Comparison of consumer derived evidence with an Omaha System evidencebased practice guideline for community dwelling older adults. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 201, 18-24. Raabe, V. N., Sautter, C., Chesney, M., Eckerle, J. K., Howard, C. R., & John, C. C. (2014). Hepatitis A screening for internationally adopted children from hepatitis A endemic countries. Clinical Pediatrics, 53(1), 31-37. Rafiei, M., Pieczkiewicz, D., Khairat, S., Westra, B. L., & Adam, T. (2014). Systemized nomenclature of medicine clinical terms for the structured expression of perioperative medication management recommendations. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 71(23), 2020-2027. Ringdahl, D. (2014). Integrative nursing and symptom management. In M. J. Kreitzer & M. Koithan (Eds.), Integrative nursing (pp. 187-199). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Ringdahl, D. (2014). Nurse-Midwife. In M. E. Zaccagnini & K. White (Eds.), The Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials (2nd ed., pp. 335-354). Burlingham, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Ringdahl, D. (2014). Reiki. In R. Lindquist, M. Snyder & M. F. Tracy (Eds.), Complementary & alternative therapies in nursing (7th ed., pp. 419-440). New York, NY: Springer. Robertson, C. L., & Hoffman, S. J. (2014). Conflict and forced displacement: Human migration, human rights, and the science of health. Nursing Research, 63(5), 307-308. Rovner, E.S., Wyman, J., Lam, S. (2014). Urinary incontinence. In J.T. DiPiro, R.L. Talbert, G.C. Yee, G.R. Matzke, B.G. Wells, & L.M. Posey (Eds.). Pharmacotherapy: A Physiologic Approach (9th ed., pp. 1377-1396). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Saftner, M.A., Martyn, K.K., & Momper, S. L. (2014). Urban dwelling American Indian adolescent girls’ beliefs regarding health care access and trust. Journal of Indigenous Social Development, 3(1), 1-15. Salisbury, D., & Bronas, U. (2014). Inflammation and immune system contribution to the etiology of atherosclerosis: Mechanisms and methods of assessment. Nursing Research, 63(5), 375-385.

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publications Salisbury, D., & Bronas, U. (2014). Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species: Impact on endothelial dysfunction. Nursing Research, 64(1), 53-66. Schadewald, D., & Pfeiffer, J. (2014). Clinical prevention and population health for improving the nation’s health. In M. E. Zaccagnini & K. White (Eds.), The Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials (2nd ed., pp. 257-300). Burlingham, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Secginli, S., Erdogan, S., & Monsen, K. A. (2014). Attitudes of health professionals towards electronic health records in primary health care settings: A questionnaire survey. Informatics for Health and Social Care, 39(1), 15-32. Secor-Turner, M., Garwick, A., Sieving, R., & Seppelt, A. (2014). Characteristics of violence among high-risk adolescent girls. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 28(3), 227-233. Sierpina, V. S., & Kreitzer, M. J. (2014). Interprofessional education and integrative healthcare. Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing, 10(4), 265-266. Sieving, R. E., McMorris, B. J., Secor-Turner, M., Garwick, A. W., Shlafer, R., Beckman, K. J., . . . Seppelt, A. M. (2014). Prime Time: 18-month violence outcomes of a clinic-linked intervention. Prevention Science, 15(4), 460472. Sieving, R. E., McRee, A., Secor-Turner, M., Garwick, A. W., Bearinger, L. H., Beckman, K. J., McMorris, B.J., . . . Resnick, M. D. (2014). Prime Time: Long-term sexual health outcomes of a clinic-linked intervention. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 46(2), 91-100. Singh, C., Manivel, J. C., Truskinovsky, A. M., Savik, K., Amirouche, S., Holler, J., . . . Pambuccian, S. E. (2014). Variability of pathologists' utilization of p16 and ki-67 immunostaining in the diagnosis of cervical biopsies in routine pathology practice and its impact on the frequencies of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia diagnoses and cytohistologic correlations. Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, 138(1), 76-87.

Smith, L. A., Chan, C., Halm, M., Slattery, W., Lindquist, R., & Savik, K. (2014). Development and validation of a clostridium difficile risk assessment tool. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Advanced Critical Care, 25(4), 334-346.

Turchi, R. M., Antonelli, R. C., Norwood Jr., K. W., Adams, R. C., Brei, T. J., Burke, R. T., . . . Lindeke, L.L., . . . Tobin, A. (2014). Patient- and familycentered care coordination: A framework for integrating care for children and youth across multiple systems. Pediatrics, 133(5), e1451-e1460.

Snyder, M., Niska, K., & Lindquist, R. (2014). Evolution and use of complementary and alternative therapies. In R. Lindquist, M. Snyder & M. F. Tracy (Eds.), Complementary & alternative therapies in nursing (7th ed., pp. 3-16). New York, NY: Springer.

Twycross, A., & O’Conner-Von, S. (2014). Education for paediatric pain. In P. McGrath, B. Stevens & W. Zempsky (Eds.), The Oxford textbook of paediatric pain (pp. 653-660). Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.

Talley, K. M. C., Wyman, J. F., Bronas, U. G., Olson-Kellogg, B. J., McCarthy, T. C., & Zhao, H. (2014). Factors associated with toileting disability in older adults without dementia living in residential care facilities. Nursing Research, 63(2), 94-104.

Vanderboom, C. E., Vincent, A., Luedtke, C. A., Rhudy, L. M., & Bowles, K. H. (2014). Feasibility of interactive technology for symptom monitoring in patients with fibromyalgia. Pain Management Nursing, 15(3), 557-564.

Talley, K. M. C., Wyman, J. F., Gross, C. R., Lindquist, R. A., & Gaugler, J. E. (2014). Change in balance confidence and its associations with increasing disability in older communitydwelling women at risk for falling. Journal of Aging and Health, 26(4), 616-636. Thorson, D., Bentley, A., & Weber, E. (2014). Honoring Choices Minnesota/advance care planning/health care directive...it's not what you call it, it's about having the conversation with our patients. Metro Doctors, Nov/Dec (5), 24-25. Timperio, A., & Fulkerson, J. A. (2014). Foodrelated parenting: Issues and challenges. Public Health Nutrition, 17(5), 957-959. Travis, D. A., Chapman, D. W., Craft, M. E., Deen, J., Farnham, M. W., Garcia, C. W., . . . Robertson, C., . . . Rwego, I. B. (2014). One health: Lesson learned from East Africa. Microbiology Spectrum, 2(1). doi:10.1128/microbiolspec.OH0001702012 Treat-Jacobson, D. J., Bronas, U. G., & Salisbury, D. (2014). Exercise. In R. Lindquist, M. Snyder & M. F. Tracy (Eds.), Complementary & alternative therapies in nursing (7th ed., pp. 299-322). New York, NY: Springer.

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Watanuki, S., Tracy, M. F., & Lindquist, R. (2014). Therapeutic listening. In R. Lindquist, M. Snyder & M. F. Tracy (Eds.), Complementary & alternative therapies in nursing (7th ed., pp. 3954). New York, NY: Springer. Weber, M., Faravardeh, A., Jackson, S., Berglund, D., Spong, R., Matas, A. J., Gross, C.R. , & Ibrahim, H. N. (2014). Quality of life in elderly kidney transplant recipients. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 62(10), 1877-1882. Westra, B. L., & Choromanski, L. (2014). Amazing news for sharable/comparable nursing data to support big data science. CIN Computers Informatics Nursing, 32(6), 255-256. Westra, B. L., Bliss, D. Z., Savik, K., Hou, Y., & Borchert, A. (2014). Effectiveness of wound, ostomy, and continence nurses on agency-level wound and incontinence outcomes in home care. Home Healthcare Nurse, 32(2), 119-127. Westra, B.L. (2014). 2014 AMIA Annual Symposium. Journal American Medical Informatics Association, 21(5), 952. Westra, B.L., Weinfurter, E.F., & Delaney, C.W. (2014). Integrative nursing and health literacy. In M.J. Kreitzer & M. Koithan (Eds.), Integrative nursing (pp. 445-458). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. White, K.W. (2014). Emerging roles for the DNP. In M. E. Zaccagnini & K. White (Eds.), The Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials (2nd ed., pp. 355-365). Burlingham, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

publications White, K.W., & Zaccagnini, M.E. (2014). A template for the DNP scholarly project. In M. E. Zaccagnini & K. White (Eds.), The Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials (2nd ed., pp. 417-466). Burlingham, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Wilde, M.H., & Bliss, D.Z. (2014). Reply. American Journal of Nursing, 114(4), 13. Wilde, M.H., Bliss, D.Z., Booth, J., Cheater, F.M., & Tannenbaum, C. (2014). Self-management of urinary and fecal incontinence. American Journal of Nursing, 114(1), 38-45. Winkler, A., Sierpina, V.S., & Kreitzer, M.J. (2014). On harnessing the power of medical students to reach their peers. EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing, 10(6), 411-412. Wyman, J. F. (2014). Planning for the council's future. Nursing Outlook, 62(3), 228-229. Wyman, J.F. (2014). 2014 CANS awards for outstanding contributions to nursing science. Nursing Outlook, 62(5), 376-377. Wyman, J.F., & Rice, M. (2014). Charting a new future. Nursing Outlook, 62(6), 492-493. Yu, F. (2014). Era of person-centered care for people with chronic illnesses. Nursing and Health Sciences, 16(4), 413-414.

Three Faculty Earn AJN Book Awards Three books authored by School of Nursing faculty were awarded the American Journal of Nursing’s Book of the Year. “Population-based Public Health Clinical Manual,” co-authored by Associate Professor Carolyn Garcia, PhD, RN, was selected in the community public health category. “Person and Family Centered Care,” co-authored by Professor Ad Honorem Joanne Disch, PhD, RN, FAAN, was selected in the nursing management and leadership category. “Transforming Interprofessional Partnerships: A New Framework for Nursing and Partnership-Based Health Care” co-authored by Clinical Associate Professor Teddie Potter, PhD, RN, was selected in the professional issues category.

Yu, F., Bronas, U.G., Konety, S., Nelson, N.W., Dysken, M., Jack Jr., C., Wyman, J.F., & Vock, D. (2014). Effects of aerobic exercise on cognition and hippocampal volume in Alzheimer’s disease: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial (The FITAD Trial). Trials, 15, 394. doi: 10.1186/17456215-15-394 Zaccagnini, M.E., & White, K. (Eds.). (2014). The doctor of nursing practice essentials (2nd ed.). Burlingham, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Zargarian, N., Lindquist, R., Gross, C.R., & Treat-Jacobson, D. (2014). Outcome measures of behavioral weight loss programs in perimenopause. Southern Medical Journal, 107(8), 486-496. Zborowsky, T., & Kreitzer, M.J. (2014). Creating optimal healing environments. In M.J. Kreitzer & M. Koithan (Eds.), Integrative nursing (pp. 84100). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

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Public Health Standout Named Nurse Faculty Scholar Karen Johnson's Research Looks at Students Attending Alternative Schools

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Karen Johnson hit the ground running after earning a PhD degree at the School of Nursing in 2012. Two months after defending her dissertation, she started as a tenure-track assistant professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Texas at Austin. Today, she is the principal investigator on three grants and was recently named a prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nurse Faculty Scholar. We talked with Johnson about her plans for the $350,000 award, her interest in students attending alternative schools and what she misses about Minnesota. Q: Congratulations on being named a RWJF Nurse Faculty Scholar. How does it feel to know you are one of 12 scholars in the country the RWJF believes shows strong promise as a future leader? I am honored and humbled to know that RWJF recognizes the unique and important role nurse leaders can play in addressing the needs of our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most vulnerable young people and that they see potential in me as a future leader who can contribute to carrying out that mission.

Q: How will you be using your $350,000 award? For my research project, I am working with alternative high schools in Central Texas to explore health-related policies at the schools as well as studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health behaviors, risk factors and protective factors. This population is often stigmatized by society and largely invisible from the public health surveillance efforts that shape our priorities for investing in youth. My ultimate goal, after this project, is to establish a public health surveillance system for alternative schools in Texas, much like the system that is in place for traditional schools in every state, where we repeat these surveys every two years. Q: Was this research influenced by the Minnesota Student Survey? This research is a direct result of the work I did with the Minnesota Student Survey for my dissertation and other manuscripts I wrote as a PhD student. Minnesota and Alaska are currently the only states that monitor healthrisk behaviors among students in alternative schools, and the only time we got a national snapshot of this population was in 1998. If more states have data on this population, we can better highlight their needs and advocate for resources to reduce disparities.

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Karen Johnson earned a PhD degree from the School of Nursing in 2012. Q: Why does this population interest you? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked with vulnerable youth in many different capacities since I was an adolescent myself, and I have always admired the resilience vulnerable youth show to overcome the adversities life has thrown at them. Prior to coming to Minnesota, I worked as a public health nurse with young mothers in Colorado and saw how hard these young women had to fight in order overcome their own traumatic childhoods, raise a child and complete their education so that they might break the cycle of poverty and abuse. I've never been more inspired by a group of people.

Q: How has your time in Minnesota at the School of Nursing impacted you as a researcher? I would not be where I am, this early in my career, without the experiences and wonderful mentors I had at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. In particular, the opportunity to be involved in the Center for Adolescent Nursing as a pre-doctoral fellow set me on a trajectory that made me competitive for a tenure-track position at a great institution without needing to complete a postdoc and ultimately made me a viable candidate for the RWJF Nurse Faculty Scholars Program. It is humbling to realize I am a graduate of a program that is so highly regarded across the nation in terms of adolescent health, positive youth development and public health nursing. Q: What do you miss about Minnesota? I really miss being immersed in a large and passionate interdisciplinary network of adolescent health and public health nursing researchers. It is a truly unique environment to have so many experts in one place, and it fuels oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion for adolescent health and public health. I also miss being able to have frequent face-to-face contact with mentors like Lyn Bearinger, Barb McMorris, Karen Monsen, Renee Sieving and other adolescent health fellows.

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Advance Your Nursing Career with the DNP Degree Doctor of Nursing Practice graduates are in high demand as the need increases to improve health outcomes for all and care for people with complex, chronic conditions. As the highest clinical degree for nursing practice, the DNP degree is rapidly becoming the standard for advanced practice nurses, and will empower you to expand your impact, income and influence in an area of health care that interests you most. DNP Specialties Adult Health/Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Health/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Health Innovation and Leadership Integrative Health and Healing Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Midwifery Nursing Informatics Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Public Health Nursing Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Nurse Practitioner A recent large scholarship gift from the Bentson Foundation provides $1 million to 50 DNP students each year. Courses are delivered partially online, giving you the flexibility to balance life and learning.

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Class Notes Nursing Alumni Society Board, 2015 Wendy Sharpe, BSN ’83, MA, RN - President Deb Cathcart, DNP ’14, MS ’83, RN – President Elect Amy Priddy, MS ’03, BSN ’86 – Secretary/Treasurer Gayle Hallin, MPH ’77, BSN ’70 -National UMAA Board Nancy DeZellar Walsh, MSN ’88 – Immediate Past President Jessica Bliss, MSN ’09 Lucy Bowen, MN ’14 Emma Butzer, BSN ’14 Shanda Demorest, BSN ’13 Michael Graham, DNP, PhD, MN ’08, RN, PHN, CNP Anna Grossbach, DNP ’14, BSN ’11 Lydia Kotschevar, BSN student representative Susan Lampe, MS ’78, RN Cheryl Lanigan, MA ’85, BSN ’73, Jessica Lemker, MN ’12, BS ’04 Karen MacDonald, MS ’87, BSN ’72, RN, CPHQ Marie Manthey, MSsg Admin ’64 Maureen Menden, BSN ’85 Marjorie Page, DNP ’09, MS ’95, RN Dan Pesut, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, ACC Jeanne Pfeiffer, DNP ’10, MPH ’88, RN, CIC Sheryl Ramstad, MN ’13 Alice Sanders, MSN ’09, BSN ’05 Shane Stamschror, MN ’13, MA ’08, RN Staff Representation Connie Delaney, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, Dean Laurel Mallon, Director of Alumni and Donor Relations Wachen Bedell Anderson, Director of Student and Career Advancement Services UMAA Affiliate Members Erin Strong, Director of Campus Engagement Jean Wyman, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FAAN, FGSA, National UMAA Board

Mary Koloroutis, MS ’87, was named the chief executive officer for Creative Health Care Management. Koloroutis, an international speaker and author, joined CHCM in 2000. Sahra Noor, MS ’07, was selected by Minneapolis/St. Paul Journal as one of its 2015 40 Under 40 honorees, continuing annual recognition of top young business and community standouts. Noor is CEO of People’s Center Health Services. Marjorie Page, DNP ’09, MS ’95, received the 2014 Moline Award presented by the Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing. The award was created to honor individuals who have given above and beyond for MOLN and the medical community of Minnesota. It is recognition of demonstrated commitment, dedication, trust, energy, openness and optimism. Jane Wrede, MS ’03, was named the director of Bethel University’s new online master’s degree program in nurse-midwifery. Mindy Yoder, DNP ’11, was named dean of health sciences at University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Have you recently received a promotion, been hired for a new position or been honored with a special award? Let us know by going to www.nursing.umn.edu/alumni.

Scholarship Jewelry Sale Raises More Than $15,000 The one-day Jewelry Sale, hosted by the School of Nursing Foundation, raised more than $15,000, with proceeds funding scholarships for School of Nursing students. Since the first Jewelry Sale, in 1992, the effort has generated more than $200,000. The Jewelry Sale helps support the School of Nursing Foundation Leadership Scholarships. Seven of these scholarships were awarded to students this year.

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Phyllis Lorraine (Duggan) Dow, BSN, died Dec. 10, 2014, at the age of 87. A graduate of the School of Nursing and US Cadet (Nurse) Corps, she taught at the University of Arizona College of Nursing for 20 years.

Eva Bubolz Kloempken, BSN, of Hector, died Feb. 5 at the age of 106.

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Burnece Sorby Guntrum, BSN, of San Leandro, California, died Dec. 14, 2014, at the age of 97.

1952

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Elaine Lois Nemitz Hallquist, BSN, age 94, died Nov. 19, 2014. After graduating from the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, she served as a nurse during World War II, on a college campus, in hospitals and with doctors in private practice.

1943

Constance Otten Wallinga, BSN, of Minneapolis, died Jan. 17, at the age of 89.

Jeanne Ann Sturges Brandt, BSN, age 85, died Jan. 2. Jeanneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Karen Monsen, is an associate professor at the School of Nursing. Alice Dempsey, BSN, of Pensacola, Florida died Jan. 2, at the age of 93.

1953

Helen Lauritzon Rozycki, BSN, of Minneapolis, passed away Dec. 5, 2014, at the age of 92.

Alma Walich, BSN, of White Bear Lake, died Jan. 6, at the age of 86.

1946

Stephanie Vincent Ness, BSN, of Wadena, died July 12, 2014.

Elizabeth Soderling Braun, BSN, of Trinton Falls, New Jersey, died in October of 2014.

1945

Agnes Olson Sherman, BSN, of Albert Lea, died Oct. 9, 2014. Anne Harvey Zinga, BSN, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Dec. 19, 2014.

1946

Alice Pearce, BSN, of Longmont, Colorado, died Nov. 26, 2014.

1948

Mary Hamilton, BSN, of Concord, New Hampshire, died Nov. 29, 2014. Eileen Reynolds Mayr, BSN, of St. Louis Park, died Jan. 11, at the age of 92. A career Certified Nurse Anesthetist, she worked until age 70. Alice Jean Gwynn Pyle, BSN, of Broomfield, Colorado, died Nov. 24, 2014.

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1954

Astrid Ravenholt, BSN, died in November 2014, in her home. She spent the majority of her career as a nurse with the US Foreign Service working in embassies in 10 countries in Asia, Africa, South America and Europe.

1955

Lorna Mill Barrell, BSN, died Sept. 16, 2014, at the age of 83. She was a supporter of the School of Nursing Foundation's annual Jewelry Sale benefiting nursing scholarships, contributing jewelry from her personal collection and travels. Susan Ott Rasmussen, BSN, age 82, died Oct. 11, 2014. As a public health nurse, she worked for the University of Washington on genetic studies.

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1962

Rada Stanton, MNA, died Oct. 25, 2014 at the age of 87. During her last 20 years of employment, she worked at Indiana State Mental Hospital where she served as the director of nursing for a decade.

1963

Miriam Hazzard, BSN, age 74, died Dec. 27, 2014. Following graduation, she worked as a registered nurse, then as director of nursing at North Hennepin Community College, where she eventually served as dean of health careers and sciences.

1987

Barbara Jean (Coad) Whitman, MS, of Evart, Michigan, died Feb. 1. She was 77.

Also Remembered

Bernard Russell Queneau, died Dec. 7, 2014, at the age of 102. For almost 20 years, he stewarded the nursing students who received the Alva Wipperman Queneau Memorial Scholarship, which was a fund established in honor of his late sister-in-law by his brother Roland. Kenneth Swanson, 91, died June 3, 2014, following a long career in health care administration and merchandising. A past trustee on the School of Nursing Foundation, he established the Enid O. and Kenneth T. Swanson Scholarship in honor of his first wife to benefit students at the School of Nursing. Mary Weisensee, School of Nursing faculty emerita, died Aug. 26, 2014, at the age of 76.

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alumni news To learn about making a gift of cash, stock or about naming the School of Nursing in your will, please contact John Kilbride at 612-624-2428 or kilbride@umn.edu.

a message from the director of development

Your Impact on the World

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Dear Friends,

I want to tell you two stories. I recently attended the School of Nursing’s annual scholarship reception where scholarship benefactors and student scholarship recipients came together and inspired each other. They shared stories about why they made these gifts and the impact these gifts are having. Thanks to the excellent leadership of the Foundation Board and its chair Janet Stacey there were 20 percent more donors and students at this event than the previous year. I want to share the message of one student who benefited from a significant Docto of Nursing Practice scholarship she received from the Bentson Foundation: “I want to express how grateful I am for the generous award that is enabling me to attend graduate school ... I grew up in rural Minnesota in a large, poor family. Because of your generosity, I will be able to work in underprivileged areas that are not able to provide as much compensation. Thank you so much for investing in my education and ultimately in the lives of underprivileged individuals here and across the world.” The second story involves the important work of our Nursing Alumni Society. Each year, the society recognizes the accomplishments of our graduates, and this year, Molly Secor-Turner received the Distinguished Alumni Humanitarian Award. Not only has Secor-Turner earned three degrees from the School of Nursing, including her PhD degree in 2008, but she is now an assistant professor in the Department of Nursing at North Dakota State University. There, she has spearheaded community-based programming and outreach to girls in remote areas of Kenya. Working with her colleagues she received a $1.2 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration to evaluate a program aimed at preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases among teens. We are proud to have the honor of recognizing our exceptional and distinguished alumni. While these are only two student’s stories, I believe they are your stories too. Some of you have studied here and benefited from others generosity. Some of you are friends who have benefited from our faculty's research and care. While you have your own unique connection to the School of Nursing, together as alums and friends you are having a profound impact on the world. Thank you for doing your part! John Kilbride Director of Development

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Naming Your Legacy Endowed Professorships, Chairs Support Faculty Research Endowments for faculty positions are critical for the School of Nursing to attract and retain outstanding researchers and educators. The school currenty has six named chairs and professorships, funding innovative and transformative research. Unlike most endowed chairs and professorships na足 tionally, these awards supplment research and discovery rather than supplant faculty salaries. To learn more about endowed naming op足portunities, please contact John Kilbride, director of development, at 612-624-2428 or kilbride@umn.edu.

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Bentson Scholarship Makes DNP Degree Possible by Brett Stursa As a pre-licensure nursing student, Naomi Toenies took several trips to Uganda, Africa to study the health care system there. “I was saddened by the lack of support and resources that I encountered in their health care system, particularly in the rural areas,” said Toenies. Now a registered nurse working on a medical-surgical unit, Toenies knows she could bring her skills to Uganda. She aspires to have a greater impact so she looked into graduate degree programs. She found the ideal fit in the University of Minnesota School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, as she appreciated that the program placed an emphasis not only on being a knowledgeable nurse practitioner, but also on developing nurse leaders who initiate and effect change. After getting accepted into the DNP program’s nurse practitioner specialty, Toenies was concerned she wouldn’t be able to afford it. The concern dissipated when she learned she was one of 40 students named a Bentson Scholar and was awarded a $20,000 scholarship. “I am forever grateful to the Bentson Foundation for their generosity and the impact they will have on health care because of their investment in DNP students like me,” said Toenies. The Bentson Foundation has committed to awarding $10 million in scholarships for DNP students in the University of Minnesota’s program.

Naomi Toenies credits her Bentson Foundation Scholarship for making her DNP education possible. After earning her DNP degree, Toenies hopes to work in rural areas in developing countries. “I want to use my knowledge and skills to help equip underprivileged individuals with the education, knowledge and support they need to take responsibility for their own health,” said Toenies.

School of Nursing Foundation Board of Trustees, 2015 Dawn Bazarko, DNP, MPH, RN, United Health Group Mary Broderick, PhD, Past Chair, Catholic Elder Care, Retired Connie White Delaney, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI, Professor and Dean, School of Nursing Susan Forstrom, MSN, Treasurer, Creative Health Care Management

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Ann Garwick, PhD, RN, LP, LMFT, FAAN, Professor and Associate Dean, School of Nursing John Kilbride, Director of Development, School of Nursing June Lapidus, Southdale Psychology Associates, Retired Harry M. Lefto, BA, Harry Lefto Software M. Ann Moser, BSN, MBA, RN, FACHE, FAAHC, Dennis R. Moser & Associates

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U Grad Inspires Students to Live and Die Well by Barb Schlaefer

Gathered around a small table, four Bachelor of Science in Nursing students and a 1973 graduate of the University compared stories about student life then and now. Bob Karlstrand said his monthly GI Bill payment of $171 covered most of his expenses. He fondly recalled going to the Best Steak House on the corner of Oak and Washington once a month to treat himself to a $2 steak dinner. And in leaner times, he lived on Totino’s frozen pizza rolls. Still, he graduated on time with no debt. “It was so much cheaper when I went to college here,” he said.

The students shared their aspirations with Karlstrand and reflected on the moment they opened the email from the school announcing their scholarship award. “It was an answered prayer,” said Katrina Cuffey, who aspires to work as a nurse in end-of-life care. “My husband and I were trying to figure out how we would cover child care expenses this spring, and we were looking at high-interest loans. And then this e-mail came.” Karlstrand, who has no family, shared with students how he was able to live frugally and retire at age 50. He does not own a TV, phone or computer (using the library’s phone and internet occasionally). Before getting sick two years ago, he traveled extensively, hiking for months through Southeast Asia and Latin America. He is also a regular volunteer for an organization that provides health services and school supplies to remote areas a Guatemala.

The gathering gave students the opportunity to meet Karlstrand, who established a $1 million scholarship endowment for School of Nursing students in December, providing $5,000 scholarships to six students this semester. “To me, nurses are the backbone of the medical system,” he said. “They are attentive to your needs. They listen and know more than anyone else about what is going on with your care.” The 65-year-old business school graduate and Air Force veteran shared details about his terminal cancer diagnosis, which prompted him to shed his possessions, his home and his retirement savings.

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From left, Katrina Cuffey, Angela Akpan, Bob Karlstrand, Noe Morales Hernandez and Stephanie Frohwein.

Trustee Emeritae Sandra Anderson Mary Lou Christensen, RN Patricia Kane, RN Carol Kelsey, RN Marilee Miller, PhD, RN Carolyn Schroeder, RN

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Right: A BSN student shows high school students how to take blood pressure during the Scrubs, Gloves and Microscope event in January. The events helps high school students explore the nursing field.

Above: Fall Commencement took place Dec. 12 at Northrop. Dignitaries included DNP Student Speaker Angela Mattson, Academic Health Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tucker LeBien, Regent Dean Johnson, Morris Vice Chancellor Bart Finzel, Dean Connie White Delaney, Commencement Speaker Roxanne Fernandes, Alumni Board President Wendy Sharpe and MN Student Speaker Susanna Eldredge.

Eleven Master of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice and PhD students were inducted into the Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International in November.

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photo finish A public presentation of senior honors research projects was held in December. Back row, from left, Associate Professor Carolyn Garcia, Kristen Rogstad, Kalina Parsons, Marissa Giers, Genna Hempen and Associate Professor Barb McMorris. Front row, from left, Jenna Gruenwald, Liz Schneider, Alayna Gifford, Emily Mathews and Sidni Olson.

The Nursing Scholarship Reception, recognizing scholarship recipients and donors, was held in October. BSN student Ying Thoa with donors Don and Carol Kelsey.

School of Nursing staff and faculty celebrated Bentson Scholars with Bentson Foundation members in October. From left, Alumni Senior Director Laurel Mallon, Development Officer Maria McLemore, Dean Connie White Delaney, Bentson Foundation CEO Judi Dutcher, Associate Dean Christine Muller, Bentson Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s George Reilly, Development Director John Kilbride, University of Minnesota Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bob Burgett and Bentson Foundation Treasurer Mark Niblick.

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by the numbers

Advance Practice Registered Nurses 5,757

Total number of newly-licensed APRNs in Minnesota, as of Jan. 20

901

Total number of University of Minnesotaeducated licensed APRNs in Minnesota

2,080

Number of hours clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners must practice prior to independent practice

Number of states that allow advance practice nurses to practice to their full scope Clinical Associate Professor Mary Chesney, PhD, RN, CNP, was issued the first APRN license by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.