2016 UCF NURSING MAGAZINE, vol. 11 by UCF College of Nursing

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CONTENTS THIS ISSUE

More Than $1 Million in National Funding

NP Students Achieve 100% Pass Rate

College Names Sixth Endowed Professor

New Faculty Experts Join College

Faculty Publications

College Expands Leadership Team

Funded Research and Scholarship

NSF Grant Awarded to Test New Physical-Virtual Patient Bed

Students Create Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Care for Underserved

Features

Introducing New Dean Mary Lou Sole

The Virtual Patient: Nursing Educationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Powerful Tool

Leading the Future of Nursing and Health Care

Faculty and Alumni Leave Legacies through Planned Giving

Overcoming Tragedy with Compassion

Alumni Chapter News 30

New Alumni Chapter Chair and Mentorship Program

Meet the Alumni Chapter Board

Reunion

Class Notes

Tiffany Silvera: From Finance to Administrative Nursing Fellowship

COLLEG E LEADE RSH IP MARY LOU SOLE PhD, RN, CCNS, CNL, FAAN, FCCM Dean, Orlando Health Endowed Chair in Nursing and UCF Pegasus Professor SUSAN CHASE EdD, RN, FNP-BC, FNAP Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs and Professor NORMA CONNER PhD, RN Associate Dean for Academic Excellence and Associate Professor MAUREEN COVELLI PhD, RN Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs and Associate Professor DONNA FELBER NEFF PhD, RN, FNAP Associate Dean for Research, PhD Program Coordinator and Associate Professor UCF Nursing Magazine is published annually by the College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida for alumni, friends, national nursing leadership, community partners, students, faculty, staff and the media. Send correspondence to: UCF College of Nursing Attn: Editor, UCF Nursing Magazine 12201 Research Parkway, Suite 300 Orlando, Florida 32826 For address changes, alumni notes, story ideas or photo submission: nursing@ucfalumni.com Managing Editor Carolyn M. Petagno Writer Julie Harper Editorial Contributors Ivanna Alayon, Katie Korkosz and Kathleen Sakowicz Design Lure Design Inc. Photography Contributors Cy Cyr, Deaw Jayanama, Geoff Levy, Frank Weber of RF Photography, UCF Foundation and UCF Marketing

Message from the Dean

s you’ll read in this issue, it has been an exciting year for the College of Nursing. The future is only going to be bigger and brighter. Through our high-achieving students and graduates, innovative research, and quality education, UCF and the college have proven that bigger is better. To realize our fullest potential, the university has released a clear roadmap for the future (see side box). We are already demonstrating our commitment to these values — and will continue to do so. For example: • Our nursing students are leveraging the health care student body to make a big difference for local farmworkers (see page 26). • We continue to expand our faculty with experts in their respective fields (see page 13). • Using simulation, our researchers are addressing health care and nursing education challenges (see page 4). • Partnerships in our community and nationwide are ensuring student success (see page 2). This is just the beginning. It has never been a better time to be a part of UCF. Whether you are a student, alumni or partner, you are part of our journey — yesterday, today and tomorrow. Like education and nursing, philanthropy has the power to change

lives. To ensure our future at a time with flat and declining state funding for public education, UCF is embarking on a campaign to raise $500 million in support by June 2019. IGNITE is the most ambitious fundraising effort in our history, but one we believe will spark an even bigger and brighter future. Funding created the Knight Nursery, Pediatric Unit and Critical Care simulation labs. Scholarship support financially assisted 42 students in fall 2016. Generous gifts established our six endowed faculty. Planned giving provided seed money for Dr. Loerzel’s innovative cancer educational tool, which recently received NIH funding. As a leader in nursing education, we will continue to strive for more to create a positive, lasting impact on global health care. This past year, 88% of our faculty and staff made a donation to the college. Please consider joining us on this journey. Mary Lou Sole PhD, RN, CCNS, CNL, FAAN, FCCM

UCF STRATEGIC PLAN We use the power of scale and the pursuit of excellence to solve tomorrow’s greatest challenges and to make a better future for our students and society. Through learning, discovery and partnerships, we transform lives and livelihoods.

Our Promises HARNESS the power of scale to transform lives and livelihoods ATTRACT and cultivate exceptional and diverse faculty, students and staff whose collective contributions strengthen us DEPLOY our distinctive assets to solve society’s greatest challenges CREATE partnerships at every level that amplify our academic, economic, social and cultural impact and reputation INNOVATE academic, operational, and financial models to transform higher education

COLLEGE OF NURSING STRATEGIC PLAN The College of Nursing recently revised and aligned its strategic plan with the university’s plan. Key areas of focus include research awards, graduate enrollment, and faculty and student excellence.

Our Mission

“You can be big and mediocre or big and excellent.” Dean Sole

To prepare nurse leaders and patient advocates through excellence in education, research and service.

Our Vision

To be a 21st century leader in innovative nursing education, research and practice that impacts the health of a global community.

Our Values

Excellence Compassion Innovation Service Integrity Community

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MORE THAN

$1 MILLION

IN NATIONAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT STUDENTS

leader in Florida since 1979, the UCF College of Nursing continues to shine bright. Our reputation extends beyond our backyard, earning acclaim among the best in the nation, and attracting the best and brightest students, faculty and researchers. This national attention is also helping us receive funding beyond Central Florida from national charitable foundations and federal programs to aid even more of our dedicated nursing students. “Scholarship support is critical and one of our top fundraising priorities,” said Mary Lou Sole, dean of the college. “At the local level, it provides much-needed financial assistance to students seeking to begin or further a career in nursing. In the big picture, it helps address a critical national need for more higher educated nurses and nurse educators.” To meet growing demand for health care in the U.S. and address a nationwide shortage of nursing faculty, the landmark Institute of Medicine “Future of Nursing” report made several recommendations including: • Increase the number of advanced practice nurses, • Increase the number of BSN educated nurses to 80 percent by 2020 • Double the number of nurses with a doctorate degree by 2020

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AID FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS

n fall 2016, thanks in large part to several national grants, the college is able to aid in the national call for nurses and nurse educators by supporting the education of 37 students.

“Some of these programs will aid students throughout their studies and some, such as the Helene Fuld Health Trust, will support additional incoming students for several years,” said Katie Korkosz, director of development for the college. “It is our goal to continue to expand scholarship support from local organizations, national foundations, federal programs and alumni planned giving (see page 24).” Four PhD students received full scholarships through a $40,000 grant from the Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare, which required matching funds. This was met with a $25,000 grant from the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation in Winter Park and $20,000 from GENEX Services, Inc. Each PhD student will receive funds over the course of three years to cover tuition, books and stipend expenses, allowing them to focus on their studies and research. Scholarship recipients are enrolled full time in the PhD program and expected to graduate in summer 2018. The first group of Second Degree BSN students received scholarships from the Helene Fuld Health Trust, which awarded $600,000 to the college. Each of the six recipients received $6,250, which is split among their first two semesters to cover a majority of tuition and fees.

UCF was one of only 10 schools nationwide to recently receive funding from the trust. Half of the grant, which is awarded over three years, is being used for these six scholarships as well as more than $130,000 in scholarship funds to award in summer 2017 and 2018. The college will invest the remaining funds into an endowment to support second degree nursing students beyond summer 2018. “This grant is especially beneficial as second degree nursing students are not eligible for many other types of financial aid,” said Korkosz. In addition, 27 graduate students received federal aid through two grants from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The college was one of only two universities in the state to receive a $350,000 Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship (AENT) grant, which was awarded to 22 nurse practitioner students. The grant seeks to increase the number of advanced practice nurses trained as primary care providers in rural and underserved communities. UCF received a $33,000 Nurse Faculty Loan Program grant to provide a loan to qualifying PhD students. This was the second year in a row UCF received funding from the program. The recent loan program grant supported five PhD students, covering 100 percent of tuition, books and related expenses. After graduation, the students would have 85 percent of the loan forgiven if they work full time as an educator at an accredited college or nursing program for at least four years.

Meet our National Scholars JONAS NURSE LEADER SCHOLARS Corinne Audette, MSN, CNM — A certified nurse midwife, Audette is committed to increasing the number of nurse midwifery leaders to promote positive change in health care policy, and improve health care for women and babies. She is a reviewer for the Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, a board member of the Central Florida Birth Chamber of Commerce and State of Florida representative for the Florida Nurse Midwives Legislative Committee. Audette also is one of four graduate nurses in the U.S. recently awarded a scholarship from the March of Dimes.

Suzanne Hyer, MSN, RN — Hyer’s lifelong passion for education began in her clinical career, educating patients to improve their health, and blossomed to a desire to teach future nurses. A demonstrated leader, Hyer was the recipient of a professional development fellowship from the U.S. Department of State and recently led a wellness program at the U.S. Embassy Health Unit in Panama. After beginning her career in a hospital setting in Arizona, she has worked in various education roles in health care including serving as a nurse consultant with the Food & Drug Administration. Her research focus is on health promotion and population health management.

JONAS VETERANS HEALTHCARE SCHOLARS Jean W. Davis, DNP, EdD, HCRM, ARNP, FNP-BC, PHCNS-BC — A wife, daughter and sister of veterans, and former Veterans Affairs Family Nurse Practitioner trainee, Davis plans to support veteran’s health care and quality of life by studying healthy aging and lifelong health promotion. Davis is also committed to nursing’s future, serving in various faculty roles for 20 years and earning several teaching and research awards.

Kelli M. Lipscomb, MSN, RN — A critical care nurse and current adjunct nursing instructor, Lipscomb grew up with servicemen in her family and witnessed the difficulties of assimilating back after deployment. She believes the role of simulation in health care is endless, from educating new nurses to positively impacting veterans and their spouses through training. Lipscomb wants to be part of the solution to aid veteran transition to non-active duty, and believes now is the time to create solutions with the new VA hospital opening in Orlando. She is enrolled concurrently in the nursing PhD and graduate certificate in Healthcare Simulation programs.

Back left to right: Hanneke Hoekman-Sites, Natalie Chow-Garnichaud and Chloe Fults. Front left to right: Alexandra Galloway, Talia Boxman and Jennifer Donnan.

FULD SCHOLARS Talia Boxman is a former aerialist on the open seas of South America. Through nursing, she will be able to combine her love for health care and psychology to create a more pervasive sense of mental and emotional health in society. Natalie Chow-Garnichaud had put her goals of a health care career on hold to support family. She wants to become an RN in critical care, and leverage her nursing experiences and years of business expertise to effect change in health care focusing on the underserved community. Jennifer Donnan, who was previously a teacher, has wanted to be in the medical profession since the age of three and loves hospitals. Her passion is in caring for mothers and infants. Chloe Fults, a former elementary teacher, likes to work with people and serve others. She plans to use her experiences as an educator to guide those who come after her as a mentor, facilitator or nurse educator. Alexandra Galloway was born premature at 28 weeks at Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando. Alexandra plans to eventually pursue a degree as a nurse practitioner specializing in pediatric acute care to give back to the field, and hospital, that allowed her to be here today. Hanneke Hoekman-Sites has learned that helping others is truly the most important thing in her life. After pursuing a PhD in anthropology, she realized that her calling is being able to care for the community and patients through the nursing profession.

2016 AENT Primary Care Scholars Angela Anthony Stephanie Bixby Layna Capestany Molly Christensen Jessica Cisneros Chelsea Cree Katrina Dever Gerald Ferg Katherine Fowler

Lisa Fussell Marie Ann Jean Michael Lagoe Sandra Lindsay Shaqwana McCottry Cassandra O’Brien

Zanetta Randolph Yuanyuan Reich Amanda Stanton Ericka Stephens Tammy Stricklin Tarice Williams Sarah Wilson

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THE VIRTUAL PATIENT: NURSING EDUCATION’S POWERFUL TOOL

t’s 7:30 a.m. A new group is starting their clinical day in the medical-surgical unit, just down the hall from pediatrics and critical care. The patient in bed 2 is being prepared for discharge. In bed 1 is Al, a 52-year-old male with a history of drinking. He arrived last night in the emergency department (ED) complaining of pain in his lower right abdomen. As the nurse starting her shift asks him questions, he becomes increasingly agitated and his condition worsens. His blood pressure and heart rate elevate, and his level of consciousness becomes abnormal. This could be the scene in any hospital across the country and an experience nurses encounter regularly. But this is in the Simulation, Technology, Innovation and Modeling (STIM) Center at the UCF College of Nursing. The “patients” are high-fidelity manikins, which have heart, lung and breathing sounds. At the push of a button from behind-the-scenes computers, they can breathe with chest rise and fall. Some can sweat, have seizures, dilated eyes, receive intravenous (IV) fluids as well as talk and interact. “They can do anything a human can do, except reach out and touch you,” said Laura Gonzalez, PhD, ARNP, CNE, CHSE, clinical assistant professor and simulation coordinator.

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“Simulation and technology are incredibly important to nursing education and clinical practice today as they help students and practitioners learn, sharpen their skills and ultimately, improve patient safety – and the future applications in health care are limitless,” said Mary Lou Sole, dean of the UCF College of Nursing. It is more than simulating a patient interaction. The lab provides a way to simulate a day in the life of nurses — from walking into the unit not knowing what types of patients they’ll see or which other nurses they’ll work with to the equipment they’ll encounter in a clinical setting. Care areas are as realistic as possible with wheeled workstations for electronic health records, allowing students to administer medication, fully operational suction, oxygen, call bells, ventilator, baby warmer and more. They also feature a system to record simulations for learning purposes and allow for a minute-by-minute video review during debriefing. The providers this day are two undergraduate nursing students assigned as a lead nurse and observer — the faculty member and rest of the class are observing in another room. In the simulation lab, students are expected to assess symptoms, identify a diagnosis, determine the need for additional information,

plan care and intervene (such as medicate, reposition, etc.) using their existing knowledge without assistance from a faculty member. After the scenario, the class meets to debrief. This is a time for structured self-reflection to dissect actions, self-correct and explain rationale for care. Simulation-based education is used to enhance clinical placements and — like other leading nursing programs nationwide — accounts for a growing number of student hours at the college. “In clinical settings, we cannot guarantee the experience or patient symptoms a student will encounter,” said Desiree Díaz, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, CHSE-A, assistant professor. “In simulation, we can guarantee that they will see a birth of a baby, care for an uncooperative patient, manage health symptoms of diseases such as congestive heart failure and diabetes, and care for multicultural and multigenerational patients.”

DESIGN BY: AARON SEALS

“Through the use of simulation, I have been able to take concepts learned in lecture and connect that knowledge to real life situations,” said Garrett Drango, senior nursing student. “This has allowed me to bridge lecture and practice by offering a safe and knowledge-filled environment.” According to the Institute of Medicine’s landmark “Future of Nursing” report, simulation training is recommended to support nurses in the ongoing acquisition of knowledge and skills. “As multiple research studies have proven, simulationbased education aids student nurses in developing critical thinking and decisionmaking skills, increasing comfort and confidence in skills and abilities, and encouraging teamwork through leadership and effective communication,” said Mindi Anderson, PhD, ARNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, CHSE-A, ANEF, associate professor and coordinator of the Nursing and Healthcare Simulation program at UCF. Since students each learn differently, faculty also incorporate standardized human patients (actors), virtual and augmented reality, task trainers and auscultation trainers to facilitate learning and reinforce key concepts. “Continuing to strengthen our simulation program is a key focus area of our strategic plan,” said Dean Mary Lou Sole. “In the past two years, we have added several new faculty experts to elevate the program and are currently working to increase the use of simulation across the curricula within the next five years.” The National Council of State Boards of Nursing study on simulation states that nursing programs can use high-quality, simulation-based education for up to 50 percent of clinical practice. While simulation is an expensive educational tool, its benefits are priceless to enhance traditional educational methods and better prepare future nurses for real-world practice. As nursing’s future continues to evolve, simulation, too, will evolve to meet student and clinical needs. For a preview of what a future patient simulation tool may look like, turn to page 20 to see the latest research from Professor Gregory Welch, PhD, a computer scientist and engineer who holds the Florida Hospital Endowed Chair in Healthcare Simulation at the UCF College of Nursing. One thing is for sure. Simulation will increasingly be part of nursing education’s future, and the college will continue to leverage its faculty experts to innovate and deliver a world-class education. nursing.ucf.edu | FALL 2016 | 5

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Simulation Supporters

NEW PROGRAM TO PREPARE FUTURE SIMULATION EXPERTS

$100,000 The Martin Andersen-Gracia Andersen Foundation’s $100,000 gift in 2004 allowed for the design of the Andersen Assessment Lab for graduate students. The Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation provided a $100,000 grant in 2015 to help outfit the Hugh F. and Jeannette Genius McKean Critical Care Experience.

$50,000 The Foglia Family Foundation gifted $50,000 to the college in spring 2015 to support operations at the simulation lab as well as provide scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.

$5,000 The Lynn Atton Davis Jr. Foundation provided $5,000 in 2015 to support the operations of the simulation labs. Thank you to these foundations and others for their generous support.

More support is needed to expand our capabilities and provide best-in-class clinical training opportunities for future nurses. If you’re interested in becoming one of our simulation supporters, please contact Katie Korkosz, director of development, at katiek@ucf.edu or 407.823.1600.

Earlier this year, the college added a graduate Nursing and Healthcare Simulation program to educate and empower a new generation of simulation experts. The innovative online program is available as an MSN or graduate certificate, which is also open to non-nurses with a bachelor’s degree. Learn from the experts

Students work with an interdisciplinary team of faculty experts, including health care educators, practitioners, computer scientists and engineers, to develop and use cutting-edge applications for simulation, training and practice to advance health care. Develop Skills for leading health care simulation programs in the areas of education, team training and quality improvement. Learn Best Practices and proven, evidence-based tactics of manikin-based simulation. Master How to Evaluate and measure the effectiveness of simulation programs in the field. Access World-Class Facilities, from conventional low/medium/ high-fidelity simulators to unique virtual reality-based ‘humans’ and scenarios that offer unprecedented human appearance, behavior and overall experiences. Visit nursing.ucf.edu/admissions/sim for more information.* APPLICATION DEADLINES: MSN or certificate: Feb. 15 for fall 2017 MSN only: Sept. 15 for spring 2018 * No GRE application requirement

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NP ST UDE N TS ACH I EV E

PASS RATE ON ANCC EXAM The most recent graduates of the college’s nurse practitioner program passed their national certification exam, earning the college a 100 percent pass rate in both categories and exceeding national averages. Six students from the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program and 23 from the Family Nurse Practitioner program took and passed the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) national certification exam, and are now board certified as AGPCNP-BC and FNP-BC, respectively. The 100 percent pass rate among the UCF students exceeds national averages for the ANCC board certification exams. In 2015, the national pass rate on the Family Nurse Practitioner exam was 75 percent and the national pass rate on the AGPCNP exam was 79 percent. Upon earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the nurse practitioner programs at UCF, students are eligible to sit for the required board examination for national certification to practice in the advanced practice role. The ANCC board certification examinations are competency based and provide a valid, reliable assessment of entry-level clinical knowl-

edge and skills of nurse practitioners. The credential is valid for five years. Ranked among the best in the nation, UCF College of Nursing provides a high quality education from the bachelor’s degree (BSN) to the doctorate. The college’s BSN students routinely exceed state and national averages on the RN license (NCLEX-RN) exam, ranking in the top four percent nationally and one of the highest pass rates in Florida. The college has continually evolved to meet growing demand nationwide for highly educated, advanced practice nurses, adding new expert faculty and expanding its programs. Most recently, the college added an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program (see sidebar), a MSN in Nursing and Healthcare Simulation, and a graduate certificate in Healthcare Simulation that is open to both nurses and non-nurses to increase collaboration in the field.

Advance Your Career in Acute and Critical Care Across the nation there is a growing need for nurse practitioners certified to provide care for acute and critically ill patients. Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to serve these patients. Advance your career in this high-demand field with the new Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) graduate program at UCF. Graduates are eligible for the AGACNP certification exam. T H R E E OP T ION S :

MSN program for nurses with a bachelor’s degree Post-baccalaureate DNP program for nurses with a bachelor’s degree Graduate certificate for advanced practitioners APPLICATION DEADLINES: MSN/DNP: Feb. 15 for fall 2017 Certificate: Sept. 15 for spring 2018

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Leading the

FUTURE of Nursing and Health Care

n our Central Florida community and beyond, you do not have to look far to find Knight nurses advancing the profession and serving in leadership roles. Just right here in Orlando, there are numerous CNOs and SVPs who are college alumni and several throughout the nation.

A NATIONAL CALL FOR NURSE LEADERS Through the Nurse Executive DNP and MSN in Leadership & Management programs, the college is aiding a national call to advance health care today and tomorrow by preparing more nurse leaders. One of the seven goals of the Campaign for Action, a national initiative based upon the Institute of Medicine’s landmark “Future of Nursing” report and supported by AARP Foundation, AARP and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is to promote nursing leadership. By achieving this, and the other goals, the campaign seeks to transform health care through nursing and create a healthier nation. According to the campaign, nurses at all levels need to be trained for leadership roles to leverage their unique knowledge of patients, families and community in an ever-changing and complex health care environment. When nurses have a

voice in decision-making and take on leadership roles, partnering with physicians and other health care professionals, the community and consumers benefit. A BRIGHT FUTURE WITH KNIGHT NURSES AT THE HELM Of course, beyond the community and consumers, nurses themselves benefit from advancing their education and taking on leadership roles. Serving in a leadership role is personally fulfilling, as individuals are able to achieve great career success. It also is deeply rewarding, as leaders are able to make a greater impact on their profession and the health of the community. Here, a few of our accomplished Knight nurse leaders share their words of wisdom for those considering to join them in leading nursing and health care into the future.

“For our nation to be its healthiest, nurses should serve in leadership positions.” The Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action

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Trish Celano

Kathleen Black

Chief Clinical Officer and Senior Vice President, East Florida Region of Adventist Health

Chief Nursing Officer, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Health

MSN, RN

MSN Leadership & Management (’10)

PREPARED TO LEAD THE NURSING ENTERPRISE INTO THE FUTURE The challenges that we are facing in health care require us to be able to innovate the care model while providing exceptional clinical care. This is challenging enough, but even more challenging when you add decreasing the cost of health care and the deepening national nursing shortage to the scenario. Leadership and management skills are required to be an effective health care leader. I chose to pursue my MSN in Leadership & Management so that I would have the education needed to lead the nursing enterprise into the future. A CLEAR CHOICE IN UCF Once I made the decision to continue my education, UCF was the clear choice. The professors at the college are some of the best in the country. They are developing programs that are well suited for the developing clinical leader. The high level of rigor of the program, coupled with the professionalism of the faculty, were significant elements in my decision to pursue my master’s work at UCF. ADVICE TO FUTURE LEADERS You are making a very wise choice choosing to further your education and career. The challenges for CNO’s of the future will require a robust understanding of value-based health care and population health strategies, as well as the fundamentals of developing clinical leaders who are agile and resilient.

MSN, RN, NE-BC

MSN Leadership & Management (’02), BS in Nursing (’01), BA in Sociology (’84)

GAINING PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND A FOUNDATION IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE The most important gain from the program is the relationships I formed from being a student and working with nurses outside my immediate job and specialty. I still meet and work with many of the nurses that were in the UCF programs when I was a student. The MSN program was also a great foundation in the use of evidence-based practice and research. I see UCF nursing graduates conducting groundbreaking research and changing the lives of our patients every day. I was a better leader in every role I’ve served due to the foundation UCF has provided. THE BEST DECISION I EVER MADE Years ago, I started to explore my career interests. After speaking to a number of very talented nurse leaders and looking at schools, my choice of UCF became clear. It was the best decision I ever made. Faculty are knowledgeable, talented and care about their students. The program also met all of my requirements as a full-time nurse. It had the convenience of being online, while the clinical and class time provided a rich experience and many networking opportunities. FIND YOUR PASSION Waking up and doing something you love every day means that you will be successful. My BSN and MSN degrees gave me the tools to do what I love and be ready for opportunities when they became available. Getting started is the hardest part, but take the first step. Make a commitment to one semester and you will be hooked! I was amazed at how much I enjoyed being a student. Nursing is about lifelong learning, and it is important to build a strong foundation of your work and specialty.

Julie Vincent MBA, MSN, RN, CENP

Chief Nursing Officer, Kettering Health Network, Ohio Executive DNP (’16)

BUILDING PRACTICE MODELS TO SUPPORT NURSES, CHANGE POLICY AND IMPROVE STANDARDS OF CARE I have gained a deeper knowledge of the dynamic health care environment, including dimensions of social, political, economic and scientific data. I am able to critically analyze complicated clinical situations in my hospital, and build practice models to support nurses, change policy and improve standards of care. As a CNO, it has been important to build executive skills such as communication methods and teamcentered approaches to problem solving. These have helped me to lead nurses in quality improvement initiatives. I have also been able to gain valuable resources in leadership development and build important relationships with phenomenal nursing leaders from around the country. ADVICE TO FUTURE NURSE LEADERS Individuals in a nurse executive role should definitely consider the Executive DNP program in order to improve their effectiveness. The job of an executive is hard and the health care environment is rapidly changing with new challenges evolving daily. Excellence in leadership is required in order to ensure quality patient outcomes. The DNP program provides education and practical applications for how to lead in today’s health care environment. This includes knowledge of quality improvements, practice models, systems thinking, strategy development and financial considerations. But it also includes how to build collaborative, trusting relationships, communicating a shared vision and developing that all-important personal and professional accountability. In short, the program has made me a better leader and a much better nurse. And after all, isn’t that what we all want to be?

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Academics MSN / LEADERSHIP AND M A N AG E M E N T T R AC K

235 133 Number of alumni who have graduated since 1999

Number of students enrolled (spring 2017)

DNP / NURSE E X E C U T I V E T R AC K

10 19

Number of alumni who have graduated since 2014

Number of students enrolled (spring 2017)

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Cathleen Wheatley

Edwin Loftin

Chief Nurse Executive and VP of Clinical Operations, Wake Forest Baptist Health, North Carolina

VP of Acute Care and Chief Nursing Officer at Parrish Medical Center, Titusville

MSN, RN, CENP

Executive DNP (2nd year student) APPLYING NURSING EVIDENCE INTO DECISION-MAKING TO BENEFIT PATIENTS AND THE PROFESSION Through the Executive DNP program, I am gaining a deeper level of understanding in assessing the robustness of nursing evidence and how best to apply it into practice using a scholarly approach. The programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus on problem assessment within the context of systems, the application of quality improvement methodology, the importance of alignment of executive efforts with organizational goals and resources, and how to address practice problems or phenomenon in the context of nursing science have absolutely helped me be a better leader. I approach executive decisions with deeper insight but more importantly, I am better able to build the business case, or the science case, to advocate for resources or system changes that benefit nursing practice and the patients we care for. ADVICE TO A FUTURE EXECUTIVE DNP STUDENT This is a significant investment in oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own development. It is important to take the time to select the right program that best meets your needs. Speak with DNP graduates and students. Compare curriculum and faculty. There are many DNP programs that require fewer credits and may look good on the surface, but do not have the same high caliber of faculty nor require the same degree of academic intensity. In the end, you want to walk away with more than new letters behind your name. You should graduate profoundly changed in such a way that is evident in how you lead and the results you achieve.

MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE

Executive DNP (2nd year student)

SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY IN THE EVER-CHANGING HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT Health care as an industry is in an ever growing and changing environment. As an executive and clinical leader, it is my responsibility to push my knowledge and the application of evidence-based practices in the acute care setting as well as across the health care continuum. As a nurse with a BSN and a MBA, I was able to further my education for professional growth through the Executive DNP program. It also provided me the opportunity to support the growth of Parrish Medical Center, and the community it serves, in the everchanging health care environment. JOINING THE UCF KNIGHT NURSE COMMUNITY I have been the CNO at Parrish Medical Center since 2007. During that time and before, we have had a strong relationship with UCF. I have watched the UCF nursing educational program continue to grow and excel. ADVICE TO SOMEONE CONSIDERING THE EXECUTIVE DNP Be ready to challenge your way of thinking. Be ready to challenge your norms. Be ready to learn and explore. It is a great adventure.

Faculty BECOME A KNIGHT NURSE LEADER The college offers two programs for nurses seeking to advance their career and the profession by serving in leadership roles. Both the MSN in Leadership & Management and Nurse Executive DNP offer flexibility, with full-time, part-time and accelerated options, as well as online classes, to allow students to balance their professional life with academics.

Application Deadlines FALL 2017 ENROLLMENT

MSN: Apply by Feb. 15 SPRING 2018 ENROLLMENT

MSN or DNP: Apply by Sept. 15 CONTACT AN ADVISOR

407.823.2744 nursing.ucf.edu gradnurse@ucf.edu

“Getting started is the hardest part, but take the first step. Make a commitment to one semester and you will be hooked!” KATHLEEN BLACK Alumna

From left to right: UCF Provost Dale Whittaker, Professor Vicki Loerzel, Donors Jill and Beat Kahli, and College of Nursing Dean Mary Lou Sole.

College Names Sixth Endowed Professor

ictoria (Vicki) Loerzel, an associate professor and oncology nursing expert at the college, has been appointed to the Beat M. and Jill L. Kahli Endowed Professorship in Oncology Nursing. An oncology certified nurse with more than 20 years of clinical experience, Loerzel has been a member of the college faculty since 2005 and holds a clinical appointment as a clinical nurse research scientist at Orlando Health. She is the second scholar to be appointed to this endowed professorship. The Beat M. and Jill L. Kahli Endowed Professorship in Oncology Nursing was established in 2005 by Beat Kahli, president and CEO of Avalon Park Group. “Vicki has a wealth of clinical knowledge in cancer care and actively contributes to the field with her innovative research,” said Dean Mary Lou Sole. “She is well-deserving of this honor, and will serve as a critical resource for the university and college to continue to develop a research program of excellence in oncology nursing.” Loerzel’s primary research interests focus on quality of life and symptom self-management in older adults with cancer. In fall 2015, she received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to design, develop and test an interactive educational tool for older adults to improve cancer symptom management through better self-care decisions at home. Through improved symptom management at home, patients can reduce severe symptoms, reduce unplanned hospital visits and ultimately, improve quality of life.

“I am honored to be selected for this esteemed endowed professorship,” said Loerzel. “Through the generosity of the Kahli’s gift, I will be able to expand my research and collaborate further with other clinicians, faculty, students and researchers in the field to improve the lives of people living with cancer.” Loerzel is a member of the Oncology Nursing Society and recipient of the society’s Commendation for Outstanding Achievement for Oncology Nursing Education or Patient/Family Education Award. She has also received numerous awards and honors for research and teaching at UCF, most recently receiving the Scholarship for Teaching and Learning Award. She received her PhD from UCF, her MSN from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, her BSN from Florida Atlantic University, and her BA from Rollins College in Orlando. With the recent appointment, the College of Nursing has a total of six endowed faculty – the most of any college at the university. These positions are endowed in perpetuity, immortalizing excellence among faculty. “We are thankful to the Kahlis and all of our other endowed professorship donors,” said Katie Korkosz, director of development at the college. “Their support allows us to attract, retain and honor our distinguished faculty who are conducting groundbreaking research in their fields to improve nursing education and patient care.”

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Awards & Honors

JOURNAL EDITORS AND EDITORIAL BOARDS Kelly Allred, PhD, RN-BC, CNE Editorial Board, Pain Management Nursing, since 2008

Dr. Kelly Allred received the

Dr. Norma Conner was named

2016 Excellence in Under-

a fellow in the American

Karen Aroian, PhD, RN, FAAN Chatlos Foundation Endowed Chair in Nursing

graduate Teaching award at

Association of Colleges of

Associate Editor, Journal of Transcultural Nursing, since 2013

UCF’s Founders’ Day and has

Nursing Leadership for

been selected as one of two

Academic Nursing program.

Christopher Blackwell, PhD, ARNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, CNE, FAANP

Quality Enhancement Project,

Dr. Desiree Díaz obtained

Consulting Editor, Journal of American College Health, since 2012

What’s Next.

the certified health care

fellows to implement the UCF

simulation educator-advanced

Annette Bourgault, PhD, RN, CNL

Dr. Diane Andrews received

(CHSE-A) designation from

the 2016 Excellence in

the Society for Simulation in

Graduate Teaching award

Healthcare, and is now among

at UCF’s Founders’ Day and

only 18 worldwide.

Angeline Bushy, PhD, RN, PHCNS-BC, FAAN Bert Fish Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Nursing

an on-site evaluator for the

Dr. Laura Gonzalez was

Editorial Board, Family and Community Health, since 1991

Commission on Collegiate

selected to serve as an

Editorial Board, Journal of Nursing Quality Care, since 1987

Nursing Education (CCNE)

on-site evaluator for the

accreditation review process.

CCNE accreditation review

Editorial Board, Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care, since 2001

was selected to serve as

Contributing Editor, Critical Care Nurse, new appointment

process and was appointed Dr. Christopher Blackwell

to serve a second-year term

has been inducted as a Fellow

on the International Nursing

Joellen Edwards, PhD, RN, FAAN Hugh F. and Jeannette G. McKean Endowed Chair in Nursing

of the American Academy of

Association for Clinical

Editorial Board, Journal of Rural Health, since 2011

Nurse Practitioners (FAANP).

Simulation and Learning

He also has been selected as

(INACSL) Board of Directors.

an item writer for the Adult-

Donna F. Neff, PhD, RN, FNAP Associate Editor, Journal of Mental Health Nursing, since 2015

Gerontology Acute Care

Dr. Michele Upvall was

Nurse Practitioner board

elected to serve as Chair

certification examination

of the CCNE Nominating

Susan Scott Ricci, MSN, MEd, ARNP, CNE

offered by the American

Committee for 2017 and has

Editorial Board, Women’s Health Online Journal, since 2014

Nurses Credentialing Center.

also been appointed to the American Nurses Associa-

Dr. Annette Bourgault

tion’s Advisory Board for the

Mary Lou Sole, PhD, RN, CCNS, CNL, FAAN, FCCM Dean, Orlando Health Endowed Chair in Nursing

attained her U.S. citizenship.

Center of Ethics and Human

Editorial Board, AACN Advanced Critical Care, since 2006

Rights. An expert in global Dr. Angeline Bushy was

Editorial Board, American Journal of Critical Care, since 2000

health, Upvall traveled to

selected by U.S. Veterans

Thailand earlier this year on

Editorial Board, Heart & Lung, since 1992

Affairs Secretary Robert

a 2016-17 Fulbright Scholar

McDonald to serve on the

grant to develop standards for

national Veterans Rural

quality research at Khon Kaen

Health Advisory Committee.

University. The standards will

Josie Weiss, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, PNP-BC, ANP-BC, FAANP Editorial Board, Internet Journal of Advanced Nursing Practice, since 2012

be incorporated into courses Dr. Susan Chase was honored

for master’s degree and PhD

with the Distinguished Alumni

nursing students.

Award in Nursing Education from Columbia University where she received her BSN.

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Gregory F. Welch, PhD (Computer Science) Florida Hospital Endowed Chair in Healthcare Simulation Associate Editor, Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments, since 2002 Associate Editor, Frontiers in Virtual Environments, since 2014

Welcome New Faculty

To meet the growing demand for higher educated nurses, the college has expanded its faculty with three tenure-earning faculty members, leveraging their expertise in the areas of nurse leadership and management, gerontology and mental health. Veronica B. Decker, DNP, PMHCNS-BC, MBA, RN, is a new graduate department assistant professor focused on the nurse executive and leadership and management programs where she brings more than three decades of clinical career experience to the role. Appointments include administrative director at the Cancer Institute at Florida Hospital Celebration and Kissimmee, and administrative director of Clinical Performance Improvement at Florida Hospital Orlando. A researcher focused on improving care and treatment for patients with cancer, Decker founded Cancer Counseling and over 15 years advised more than 1,000 cancer patients using cognitive, behavioral and educational approaches. She is also the author of the inspirational book, “Coping with Cancer: A Patient Pocket Book of Thoughts, Advice and Inspiration for the Ill.” Decker has a DNP from Wayne State University College of Nursing, MBA from the University of Notre Dame, MS in psychology from Winona State University and BSN from the College of St. Teresa. She is a licensed clinical nurse specialist and a former Six Sigma Lean Green Belt. Ladda Thiamwong, PhD, RN, is a new assistant professor in the graduate department. Much of her research has focused on healthy aging, fall prevention in older adults and aging education. In 2013, she established a grant-funded research group of multidisciplinary providers interested in gerontology to focus on rural older adult health in Thailand. Thiamwong has been a nurse educator for 20 years, beginning her clinical and academic career in Thailand, and most recently was an assistant professor in the Department of Nursing at Henderson State University in Arkansas. She has a nursing and midwifery diploma, MSN in adult nursing and PhD in nursing from universities in Thailand. She completed a predoctoral visiting fellowship at the Institute for Health and Aging, University of California San Francisco School of Nursing. Michael Valenti, PhD, RN, joins the college as a new assistant professor in the undergraduate department. His research focus is on geriatric mental health, an area where he spent much of his clinical career. A nurse educator since 2008, Valenti has held faculty positions at New York University (NYU) Rory Meyers College of Nursing, St. Francis College and Long Island University Harriet Rothkopf Heilbrunn School of Nursing. At St. Francis, Valenti helped facilitate an academic partnership with the college and a nearby psychiatric center for a RN to BSN program to advance nurses’ education. Valenti earned both his PhD in nursing research and theory development, and MSN in nursing education from NYU. He received his BSN from St. Francis College and AAS in Nursing from Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing.

FELLOWS OF NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Academy of Nursing .................................................... Karen Aroian, PhD, RN, FAAN .................................................... Angeline Bushy, PhD, RN, PHCNS-BC, FAAN .................................................... Joellen Edwards, PhD, RN, FAAN .................................................... Mary Lou Sole, PhD, RN, CCNS, CNL, FAAN, FCCM American Association of Nurse Practitioners .................................................... Christopher Blackwell, PhD, ARNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, CNE, FAANP .................................................... Josie Weiss, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, PNP-BC, ANP-BC, FAANP American College of Critical Care Medicine .................................................... Mary Lou Sole, PhD, RN, CCNS, CNL, FAAN, FCCM American College of Healthcare Executives .................................................... Loretta (Lori) Forlaw, PhD, RN, FACHE National Academies of Practice .................................................... Susan Chase, EdD, RN, FNP-BC, FNAP .................................................... Donna Neff, PhD, RN, FNAP National League for Nursing, Academy of Nursing Education .................................................... Mindi Anderson, PhD, ARNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, CHSE-A, ANEF

Please join us in also welcoming the following instructors and visiting faculty: Dawn Eckhoff, MSN, CPNP, instructor and graduate clinical placement coordinator Patricia Lafferty, PhD, RN, visiting lecturer Michelle Lugo, MSN, RN, instructor, UCF Cocoa campus Vicki Montoya, PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC, visiting assistant professor nursing.ucf.edu | FALL 2016 | 13

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Publications Refereed Journal Articles Allred, K. & Shaffer, B. (2015). Pain management in the ambulatory surgical patient. OR Nurse, 9(4), 8-11. Aroian, K.J., Templin, T.N., & Hough, E.E. (2016). Daily hassles, mother-child relationship, and behavior problems in Muslim Arab American adolescents in immigrant families. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology. Advance online publication. Blackwell, C.W. & Guido-Sanz, F. (2016). Diagnosing HIV infection in adult patients in the intensive care unit. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care. Advance online publication. Blackwell, C.W. (2016). Use of CDC Vaccine Schedules Smartphone Application to prescribe vaccines for HIV infected adults. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 27(4), 538–543. Blackwell, C.W. (2016). Knowledge of vaccination needs of HIV-infected men who have sex with men in a national sample of “gay friendly” healthcare providers. Public Health Nursing, 33(5), 403-411. Blackwell, C.W. & Neff, D.F. (2015). Certification and education as determinants of nurse practitioner scope of practice: An investigation of the rules and regulations defining NP scope of practice in the United States. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 27(10), 552-557. Blackwell, C.W. (2015). Assessment and treatment of depression in gay and bisexual men in emergency settings. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 37(2), 116-124. Blackwell, C.W. (2015). Serosorting sexual partners by gay and bisexual men to prevent HIV infection: Implications for public health clinicians. Public Health Nursing, 32(5), 555-564.

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Boonreung, J., Suwanno, J., Phonphet, C., Petsirasan, R., & Thiamwong, L. (2016). Association of illness, health status, and personal characteristics with the short-term episode of severe acute exacerbation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A threemonth prospective study. Journal of Health Science, 22(3), 1-13. Bourgault, A.M., Aguirre, L., Ibrahim, J. (in press). A comprehensive review of the manufacturer and user facility device experience (MAUDE) database for adverse CORTRAK assisted feeding tube insertion events. American Journal of Critical Care. Bourgault, A.M., Heath, J., Hooper, V., Sole, M.L., & NeSmith, E.G. (2015). Methods used by critical care nurses to verify feeding tube placement in clinical practice. Critical Care Nurse, 35(1), e1-7. Burg, M., Adorno, G., Lopez, E.D.S., Loerzel, V.W., Stein, K., Wallace, C., & Sharma, D.K.B. (2015). Current unmet needs of cancer survivors: Analysis of open-ended responses to the American Cancer Society Study of Cancer Survivors II. Cancer, 121(4), 623-30. Cazzell, M., & Anderson, M. (2016). The impact of critical thinking on clinical judgment during simulation with senior nursing students. Nursing Education Perspectives, 37(2), 83-90. Conner, N., Provedel, A. and Maciel, E.L.N. (in press). Ciencia & Saude Coletiva: Scientific production analysis and collaborative research networks. Ciencia & Saude Coletiva. Conner, N., & Uddin, N. (2015) Predictors of intention to refer to pediatric palliative or hospice care. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Advance online publication. Decker S.I., Anderson, M., Boese T., Epps C., McCarthy J., Motola I., Palaganas J., Perry C., Puga F., Scolaro K., & Lioce L. (2015). Standards of best practice: Simulation standard VIII: Simulation-enhanced interprofessional education (sim-IPE). Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 11(6), 293-297.

Decker, V.B., Howard, G.S., Holdread, H., Decker, B.D., Hamilton, R.M. (2016). Effects of an automated distress management program in an oncology practice. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 20(1), e9-15. Delaney, C., Barrere, C., Roberston, S., Zahourek, R., Díaz, D., & Lachapelle. L. (2015). Pilot testing of the NURSE stress management intervention. Journal of Holistic Nursing. Advance online publication. Díaz, D., Reagan, L., Barta, W. & Shelton, D. (2016). Psychometric validation of satisfaction with simulated clinical learning experience evaluation – corrections (SSCLEE-C). International Journal of Sciences, 3(1), 58-62. Díaz, D.A., Maruca, A.T., Kuhnly, J.E., Jeffries, P., & Grabon, N. (2015). Creating caring and empathic nurses: A simulated ostomate. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 11(12), 513-518. Edwards, J., Rayman, K., Diffenderfer, S. & Stidham, A. (2015). Collaboration between PhD and DNP programs: Collaboration, collegiality and shared resources. Nursing Outlook, 64(4), 312-320. Garnett, S., Weiss, J.A., & Winland-Brown, J. (2015). Simulation design: Engaging large groups of NP students. Journal of Nursing Education, 54(9), 525-531. Geddie, P.I., Loerzel, V.W., & Norris, A.E. (2016). Family caregiver knowledge, patient illness characteristics, and unplanned hospital admissions in older adults with cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum, 43(4), 453-463. Hill, S., Cantrell, C., Edwards, J. & Dalton, W. (2015). Factors influencing mental health screening and treatment among women in a rural south central Appalachian primary care clinic. Journal of Rural Health. Advance online publication. Hinkle, J.F. (2015). The stress gym: An online intervention to improve stress and depressive symptoms in adults. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 36(11), 870-876.

Loerzel, V.W., Hunt, D., & Rash, E. (2015). A pap test does not screen for everything: Nurse practitioner knowledge of ovarian cancer. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 27(3), 124-130.

Hochreiter, J., Daher, S., Nagendran, A., Gonzalez, L., & Welch, G. (2015, March). Touch sensing on non-parametric rear-projection surfaces: A physicalvirtual head for hands-on healthcare training. Proceedings of IEEE Virtual Reality Annual International Symposium, 2015, 69-74.

Mahramus, T., Penoyer, D.A., Waterval, E., Sole, M.L., & Bowe, E.M. (2016). Two hours of teamwork training improves teamwork behaviors during simulated cardiopulmonary arrest events. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 30(5), 284-291.

Hochreiter, J., Daher, S., Nagendran, A., Gonzalez, L., & Welch, G. (2016). Optical touch sensing on nonparametric rear-projection surfaces for interactive physical-virtual experiences. Presence: Teleoperators & Virtual Environments, 25(1), 33-46. Holden, C., Thiamwong, L., Martin, D., Mathieson, K., Nehrenz, G. (2015). The electronic health record system and hospital length of stay in patients admitted with hip fracture. American Research Journal of Nursing, 1(2), 1-5. Kinchen, E. (2015). Development and testing of an instrument to measure holistic nursing values in nurse practitioner care. Advances in Nursing Science, 38(2), 144-157. Kinchen, E. (2015). Development of a quantitative measure of holistic nursing care. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 33(3), 238-246. Kim, K., Nagendran, A., Bailenson, J., & Welch G. (2015, May). Expectancy violations related to a virtual human’s joint gaze behavior in real-virtual human interactions. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference on Computer Animation and Social Agents, CASA 2015, 5-8, Singapore, Singapore. Kim, K., & Welch, G. (2015). Maintaining and enhancing human-surrogate presence in augmented reality. In T. Oishi, & J. Grubert (Eds.), 2015 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed & Augmented Reality Workshops, 15-19. Los Alamitos, CA: Conference Publishing Services, IEEE Computer Society. Kongsuwan, W., Keller, K.B. & Chase, S.K. (2016). Evolution of caring for dying patients in intensive care units in the United States from 1960-1980. International Journal for Human Caring, 20(1), 2-7.

Martin, A.C. & Upvall, M. (2016). A mobile phone HIV medication adherence intervention: Acceptability and feasibility study. Journal of Nursing in AIDS Care. Advance online publication.

Ladores, S. & Aroian, K.A. (2015). First-time mothers with a history of infertility: Their internalized pressure to breastfeed. Journal of Human Lactation, 31(3), 504-510. Ladores, S. & Aroian, K.A. (2015). The early postpartum experience of previously infertile mothers. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, 44, 370-379. LaManna, J.M., Bushy, A., Norris, A.E, & Chase, S.K. (2016). Early and intermediate hospital-to-home transition outcomes of older adults diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes Educator, 42(1), 72-86. Lee, M., Kim, K., Daher, S., Raij, A., Schubert, R., Bailenson, J., & Welch G. (2016). The wobbly table: Increased social presence via subtle incidental movement of a realvirtual table. IEEE Virtual Reality 2016, Proceedings. Greenville, SC: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Loerzel, V.W. (2016). Cognitive representation of treatment-related symptoms in older adults with cancer. Cancer Nursing. Advance online publication. Loerzel, V.W. (2015). Symptom experience in older adults undergoing treatment for cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum, 42(3), e269-E278.

Maruca, A., Kuhnly, J., Díaz, D.A., & Jeffries, P. (2015). A content analysis of the simulated ostomy experience in undergraduate nurses. Nursing Education Perspectives, 36(6), 367-371. McManus, M. & Thiamwong, L. (2015). Enhancing fourth grade students’ writing achievement through purposeful experiential learning: An action research study. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 3(12), 997-1000. Merrill, K.C., Andrews, D., Brewer, B., Brown, D.S. (2015). Evaluating research: An important role for nurse leaders. Nurse Leader, 13(3), 63-65. Montoya, V., Sole, M.L., & Norris, A.E. (2016) Improving the care of patients with chronic kidney disease care using group visits: A pilot study to reflect an emphasis on the patients rather than the disease. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 43(3), 207-223. Munroe, T.M. & Loerzel, V.W. (2015). Assessing nursing students’ knowledge of genomic concepts and readiness for use in practice. Nurse Educator, 41(2), 86-89. Onketphol, A., Suwanno, J., Thiamwong, L., Thongchim, N., & Kewbangpood. (2015). Basic screening and diagnosis of anemia among Thai rural older adults: A guideline for nurse practitioner. Journal of Nursing Division, 42(1), 132-152.

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Faculty Paulson, D., Bassett, R., Kitsmiller, E., Luther, K., & Conner, N. (2016). When employment and caregiving collide: Predictors of labor force participation in prospective and current caregivers. Clinical Gerontologist. Advance online publication. Pope, B., Hough, M.C., & Chase, S.K. (in press). Ethics in community nursing. Online Journal of Health Ethics. Quelly, S.B., Norris, A.E., & DiPietro, J.L. (2016). Impact of mobile apps to combat obesity in children and adolescents: A systematic literature review. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing. Advance online publication. Quelly, S.B. (2015). Reliability and validity of a tool to measure school nurse perceptions and practices associated with childhood obesity prevention. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 23(2), 239-254. Ritten, A., Waldrop, J., & Kitson, J. (2016). Fit living in progress, fighting lifelong obesity patterns (FLIP-FLOP): A nurse practitioner delivered intervention. Applied Nursing Research, 30, 119-124. Ritten, A., Waldrop, J., & Wink, D. (2015). NP students learning from medically underserved: Impact on attitudes towards poverty. Journal of Nursing Education, 54(7), 389-393.

undergraduate nursing students during simulation. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 5(7), 83-90. Thiamwong, L. & Suwanno. J. (in press). Fear of falling and related factors in a community-based study of people 60 years and older in Thailand. International Journal of Gerontology. Vasquez III., E., Nagendran, A., Welch, G.F., Marino, M.T., Hughes, D.E., Koch, A., & Delisio, L. (2015). Virtual learning environments for students with disabilities: A review and analysis of the empirical literature and two case studies. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 34(3), 26-32. Welch, G., Hochreiter, J. Daher, S., Nagendran, A., & Gonzalez, L. (2015). Touch sensing on non-parametric rear projection surfaces: A physical-virtual head for hands on healthcare training. Proceedings of IEEE Virtual Reality. 69-74. March 23-27 Arles, France. Welch, G. (2016). Highlights of “Immersive Sciences” Research in the U.S.A.: Augmented/Virtual Reality and Human Surrogates. Journal of the Virtual Reality Society of Japan (JVRSJ), 21(2), 128-137. Wu, Y.P., Thompson, D., Aroian, K.J., McQuaid, E.L., & Deatrick, J. (2016). Writing and evaluating qualitative research reports. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 41(5), 493-505.

Shelton, D., Reagan, L., Weiskopf, C., Panosky, D., Nicholson, M., & Díaz, D. (2015). Baseline indicators and implementation strategies in a statewide correctional nurse competencies program: Mid-year report. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 46(10), 455-461.

Zhang J., Welch, G., Ramakrishnan N., and Rahman S. (2015, May). Kalman filters for dynamic and secure smart grid state estimation. Intelligent Industrial Systems, 1(1), 29-36.

Sole, M.L., Bennett, M., & Ashworth, S. (2016). Clinical indicators for endotracheal suctioning in adult patients receiving mechanical ventilation. American Journal of Critical Care, 24, 318-324.

Zhou, N., Meng, D., Huang, Z., & Welch, G. (2015) Dynamic state estimation of a synchronous machine using PMU data: A comparative study. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 6(1), 450-460.

Sonesh, S., Gregory, M., Hughes, A., Feitosa, J., Benishek, L., Verhoeven, D., Patzer, B., Salazar, M., Gonzalez, L., & Salas, E. (2015) Team training in obstetrics: A multi-level evaluation. Family, Systems and Health, 33(3), 250-261. Stiller, J.J., Nelson, K.A., Anderson, M., Ashe, M.J., Johnson, S.T., Sandhu, K., … S., LeFlore, J.L. (2015). Development of a valid and reliable evaluation instrument for

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Books Perry, A.G., Potter, P.A., & Desmarais, P. (2015). Mosby’s pocket guide to nursing skills and procedures. 8th ed. Maryland Heights, MO: Mosby, Inc. Perry, A.G., Potter, P.A., Desmarais, P. (2015). Guia completo de procedimentos & competências de enfermagem. 8th ed. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Mosby.

Sole, M.L., Klein, D.G., & Moseley, M. (Eds.). (in press). Introduction to critical care nursing. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders. Ricci, S.S. (2016) Maternity, newborn, and women’s health. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Ricci, S.S., Kyle, T., & Carmen, S. (2016) Maternity and pediatric nursing. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/ Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Yoost, B., Crawford, L., & Desmarais, P. (2016). Test bank for fundamentals of nursing: Active learning for collaborative practice. St. Louis: Mosby, Inc.

Book Chapters Aroian, K.J., Uddin, N. & Ullah, D. (2015). Social support and depression in Arab Muslim immigrant women in the U.S. In N. Khanlou & B. Pilkington (Eds.), Women’s mental health: Resistance and resilience in community and society. New York, NY: Springer. Aroian, K.J. (2016). Research considerations: Minimizing mistrust and maximizing participation. In M.M. Amer & G. H. Awad (Eds.), Handbook of Arab American psychology. New York, NY: Routledge.

Brunnett G., Coquillart S., Liere R., Welch G., & Vasa, L. (Eds.). (2015). Lecture notes in computer science: No. 8844. Virtual realities: International Dagstuhl Seminar, Dagstuhl Castle Germany, June 9-14, 2013: Revised selected papers. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. Bushy, A. (2016). Population-centered nursing in rural and urban environments. In Stanhope, M. & Lancaster, J. (Eds.). Public health nursing: Populationcentered health care in the community (9th Ed., pp.422-441). Elkridge, MD: Mosby/Elsevier. Bushy, A., & Harkness, G. (2016). Epidemiology of health and illness. In Saucier-Lundy, K. (Ed.), Community health nursing: Caring for the public health (3rd ed., pp. 111-131). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers. Bushy, A. (2016). Vulnerability: An overview. In K. Saucier-Lundy (Ed.) Community health nursing: Caring for the public health (3rd ed., pp. 659-674). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers. Chase, S.K. (2016). Clinical judgment in critical care. In S.R. Hardin & R. Kaplow (Eds.). Cardiac surgery: Essentials for critical care nursing (2nd ed.). Sudbury MA: Jones & Bartlett. Chase, S.K. (2016) Faith-oriented communities and health ministries in faith communities. In G. Harkness and R. DeMarco (Eds.), Public health nursing: Evidence for practice (2nd ed., pp. 486500). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/ Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Chase, S.K. (2015). The art of diagnosis and treatment. In L.M. Dunphy, J.E. Winland-Brown, & D. Thomas, (Eds.), Primary care: The art and science of advanced practice nursing (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. Díaz, D.A., Miller, R., & Polifroni, E. (in press). School/summer camper health and dietary considerations. In K. Leighton (Eds). Simulation exemplars in nursing practice & clinical specialties, Chapter 19. In C. Foisy-Doll & K. Leighton (Eds.). Simulation champions: Courage, caring, and connection. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.

Díaz, D.A., & Kuhnly, K.E. (2016). The use of simulation in case-based learning: Setting the stage, Chapter 21. In S. Bellini & M. Whalen (Eds.). Neonatal advanced practice nursing: A case-based learning approach. Philadelphia, PA: Springer. Hughes, C., Nagendran, A., Dieker, L., Hynes, M., & Welch, G. (2015). Applications of avatar mediated interaction to teaching, training, job skills and wellness. In G. Brunnett, S. Coquillart, R. Liere, G. Welch, & L. Vasa (Eds.), Lecture notes in computer science: No. 8844. Virtual realities: International Dagstuhl Seminar, Dagstuhl Castle Germany, June 9-14, 2013: Revised selected papers (pp. 133-146). Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. Knapp, S.J., & Sole, M.L. (in press). Patient and family responses to the critical care experience. In M.L. Sole, D.G. Klein, & M.J. Moseley (Eds.). Introduction to critical care nursing (7th ed.). Philadelphia: Saunders. Kuhnly, K.E & Díaz, D.A. (2016). Instructor resources. In S. Bellini & M. Whalen (Eds.). Neonatal advanced practice nursing: A case-based learning approach. Philadelphia, PA: Springer.

Nagendran A., Welch, G., Hughes, C., & Pillat, R. (2015). Technical report: Exploring human surrogate characteristics. In G. Brunnett, S. Coquillart, R. Liere, G. Welch, & L. Vasa (Eds.), Lecture notes in computer science: No. 8844. Virtual realities: International Dagstuhl Seminar, Dagstuhl Castle Germany, June 9-14, 2013: Revised selected papers (pp. 215-228). Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. Ricci, S. (2016). Prenatal. In Edelman, C.L., and Mandle, C.L. (Eds.) Health promotion throughout the lifespan (9th ed., pp. 351387). St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier. Ricci, S. (2016). Infancy. In Edelman, C.L., and Mandle, C.L. (Eds.) Health promotion throughout the lifespan (9th ed., pp. 388427). St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier. Sole, M.L. (in press). Overview of critical care nursing. In M.L. Sole, D.G. Klein, & M.J. Moseley (Eds.). Introduction to critical care nursing (7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Saunders. Vollman, K., Sole, M.L., & Ginn, B. (2016). Endotracheal tube and oral care for ventilated and non-ventilated patients. AACN procedure manual for critical care (7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Saunders.

College Expands Leadership Team

ith the continued growth of faculty and programs, the college has expanded its leadership team with two new associate deans. Norma Conner has been appointed to the new position of associate dean for academic excellence and Donna Neff has been appointed to the new position of associate dean of research. “In recent years, the college Donna Neff, PhD, RN, FNAP Norma Conner, PhD, RN has experienced significant growth in all areas and we expect to continue to expand to meet the national demand for highly educated nurses, leaders and educators,” said Dean Mary Lou Sole. “By expanding our leadership team, we are able to more effectively focus on our strategic priorities of recruiting and retaining quality faculty and students, increasing funding for our faculty’s innovative research, and expanding programs and partnerships to continue to deliver excellence in education. Both Norma and Donna have been instrumental leaders in the college, and their expertise made them excellent choices for these roles.”

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Research IMPACTING THE FUTURE, TODAY

esearch is critical for the future of health care and nursing. Innovations in patient care, technology and education have—and will continue— to play a vital role in advancing our profession and meeting the dynamic health care needs of our world today and tomorrow. As UCF and the College of Nursing look ahead to the future, research will continue to be a high priority. Among the university’s goals in the strategic plan, mentioned by Dr. Sole in her welcome letter, are to “deploy our distinctive assets to solve society’s greatest challenges.” The university seeks to double research awards to $250 million by 2020 and become a top 50 research university by 2035. Our college will contribute to this goal by increasing our research awards to $3.4 million from $2.6 million annually. Our faculty experts are already working toward this objective and solving health care’s challenges, from cancer to critical care to more realistic training for providers. In 2015 and 2016, faculty were engaged in 38 funded grants. With a vast and complex global health care environment that’s continually evolving, our work is far from complete. There is much to discover, much knowledge to share, and many more opportunities for technological innovations to empower future nurses and improve patient care. If you’re interested in supporting our faculty members’ research and the future, please contact me. Donna F. Neff, PhD, RN, FNAP

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FUNDED RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP Karen Aroian, PhD, RN, FAAN, CoInvestigator, A Crowdsourced Social Media Portal for Parents of Very Young Children with Type 1 Diabetes, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases ($1,589,730). Christopher Blackwell, PhD, ARNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, CNE, FAANP, Principal Investigator, The Effect of an Online Educational Program and Use of a Targeted Smartphone Application on Knowledge of Vaccination Needs of HIV Infected Adults in Fourth-year Medical and Final Semester Advanced Practice Nursing Students, UCF Foundation, Gurecki Foundation ($20,000). Annette Bourgault, PhD, RN, CNL, Principal Investigator, De-implementation of Tradition-based Practices by Critical Care Nurses, UCF Foundation ($2,500) and Sigma Theta Tau International ($1,000). Angeline Bushy, PhD, RN, PHCNSBC, FAAN, Co-Investigator, Promoting Rural Health Clinic Performance for the Chronically Ill Elderly, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities ($1,836,866). Susan K. Chase, EdD, RN, FNP-BC, FNAP, Project Director, Advanced Education Nurse Traineeship: Preparing Primary Care Providers for the Medically Underserved, Health Resources Service Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ($700,000). Norma Conner, PhD, RN, Principal Investigator, A Community Based Patient Centered Advance Care Planning Intervention, UCF Learning Institute for Elders ($2,200). Norma Conner, PhD, RN, Principal Investigator, Factors Predictive of Hospital Patients’ Discharge to Hospice, Sigma Theta Tau International, Theta Epsilon Chapter ($500).

Desiree Díaz, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, CHSE-A, Principal Investigator, Mobile TeamSTEPPS and Simulation Training Intervention to Improve Healthcare Worker Education and Communication in a Correctional Health Environment, International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning ($1,000). Desiree Díaz, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, CHSE-A, Principal Investigator, Mindi Anderson, PhD, ARNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, CHSE-A, ANEF, Co-Principal Investigator, Virtual versus High-Fidelity Patient Simulation (HFPS) on Student Outcomes for Acute, Low-Frequency, High-Risk Pediatric and Obstetric Scenarios, Laerdal Foundation, Acute Medicine Grant ($20,000). Loretta Forlaw, PhD, RN, FACHE, Principal Investigator, Healthy Food Access, Healthy Central Florida ($1,600). Laura Gonzalez, PhD, ARNP, CNE, CHSE, Principal Investigator, Kelly Allred, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, Co-Investigator, Bridging the Gap: Integration of High-Fidelity Simulation in Nursing Curricula to Increase Transfer of Knowledge and Skills to the Workforce, Florida Blue Foundation ($40,000). Jacqueline LaManna, PhD, ANP-BC, BCADM, CDE, Principal Investigator, When the Old Care for the Old: The Burdens and Satisfactions of Caregiving and the Support They Receive, Richard Tucker Gerontology Applied Research Grant, a competitive grant specifically for Applied Gerontology Research ($4,200). Victoria Loerzel, PhD, RN, OCN, Principal Investigator, Promoting Cancer Symptom Management in Older Adults, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research ($463,104). Victoria Loerzel, PhD, RN, OCN, Principal Investigator, eSSET-CINV Serious Game Development, UCF Foundation, Gurecki Foundation ($41,467). Victoria Loerzel, PhD, RN, OCN, Principal Investigator, Exploring Cognitive Representation of Treatment-related Side Effects in Women with Breast Cancer, UCF Office of Research and Commercialization ($7,500).

ACTIVE IN 2015-16

Geraldine Luzincourt, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, CNE, Project Director, Tobacco Cessation and Training Program, Area Health Education Center ($1,500 and $3,000). Donna Felber Neff, PhD, RN, FNAP, Principal Investigator, The Association of State Regulations and APRNS Practice in Rural/Underserved Areas, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ($249,735). Donna Felber Neff, PhD, RN, FNAP, Principal Investigator, Angela Ritten, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, Co-Investigator, Multi-method approach to Evaluate Geographic Distribution and Practice Regulations of Florida Nurse Practitioners in Florida, Florida Blue Foundation ($29,250). Donna Felber Neff, PhD, RN, FNAP, Project Director, Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP), Health Resources Service Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ($74,451). Susan Quelly, PhD, RN, CNE, Principal Investigator, Donna Breit, MSN, RN, Co-Principal Investigator, Impact of a Health Education Glucose Simulator on Knowledge, Attitudes, Intentions and Behaviors Related to Childhood Obesity: A Pilot Study, Breneman Jaech Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research Foundation ($5,000), UCF Foundation ($7,500) and Sigma Theta Tau International, Theta Epsilon Chapter ($1,000). Susan Quelly, PhD, RN, CNE, Principal Investigator, Development and Testing of a Survey to Measure Child Perceptions and Behaviors Associated with Child Obesity, UCF College of Nursing ($3,000).

Susan Quelly, PhD, RN, CNE, Principal Investigator, Outcomes of a Parental Intervention to Support an Innovative Health Education Intervention to Prevent Childhood Obesity: A Pilot Study, Sigma Theta Tau International, Theta Epsilon Chapter ($1,000). Susan Quelly, PhD, RN, CNE, Principal Investigator, Feasibility of an Educational Interactive Glucose Simulator to Prevent and Reduce Childhood Obesity, UCF Foundation, College of Nursing Drs. Diane and Thomas Andrews Faculty Research Award ($4,800) and Sigma Theta Tau International, Theta Epsilon Chapter ($500). Angela Ritten, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, Project Director, Advanced Education Nurse Traineeship: Preparing Primary Care Providers for Rural and Underserved Communities, Health Resources Service Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ($350,000). Angela Ritten, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, Principal Investigator, Julie Hinkle, PhD, RN, CNE, Co-Investigator, Stress Reduction in Law Enforcement Officers, UCF Foundation ($1,213). Mary Lou Sole, PhD, RN, CCNS, CNL, FAAN, FCCM, Principal Investigator, Steven Talbert, PhD, RN, Co-Investigator, Oral Suction Intervention to Reduce Aspiration and Ventilator Events (NO ASPIRATE), National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research ($2,338,048).

Michele Upvall, PhD, RN, CNE, Co-Principal Investigator, Strengthening Global Health Partnerships: Perspectives of Nurses from Low Resource Countries, Sigma Theta Tau International ($1,000). Gregory F. Welch, PhD (Computer Science), Principal Investigator, Laura Gonzalez, PhD, ARNP, CNE, CHSE, Co-Principal Investigator, Physical-Virtual Patient Bed for Healthcare Training and Assessment, National Science Foundation ($894,431). Gregory F. Welch, PhD (Computer Science), Principal Investigator, Laura Gonzalez, PhD, ARNP, CNE, CHSE, Co-Principal Investigator, Assessment of Neurologic Symptomatology Using an Interactive Physical-Virtual Head with Touch, UCF Foundation ($900). Gregory F. Welch, PhD (Computer Science), Principal Investigator, Human-Surrogate Interaction, U.S. Office of Naval Research ($2,312,188). Gregory F. Welch, PhD (Computer Science), Principal Investigator, A Testbed for Evaluating Human Surrogates for Live-Virtual Training, U.S. Office of Naval Research ($178,437). Gregory F. Welch, PhD (Computer Science), Principal Investigator, Transportable Human-Surrogate Interaction System, U.S. Office of Naval Research ($154,159). Gregory F. Welch, PhD (Computer Science), Co-Principal Investigator, Improving Augmented Reality Technologies for Training and Education, Lockheed Martin and UCF Foundation ($133,085). Gregory F. Welch, PhD (Computer Science), Investigator, REU Site: Research Experiences in the Internet of Things (IoT), National Science Foundation ($260,000).

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“The PVPB will allow a student to look into the patient’s eyes and make emotional connections that you can’t do with a rubber manikin.”

NSF Grant Awarded to Test New Physical-Virtual Patient Bed

regory Welch, a computer scientist, engineer and Florida Hospital Endowed Chair in Healthcare Simulation at the College of Nursing, has been awarded an $894,431 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop and assess health care training on the new physical-virtual patient bed (PVPB). The PVPB is a completely new simulation tool and patents are pending. The hardware was designed and built by Dr. Welch and colleagues with a 2012 grant from the UCF Institute of Simulation and Training (IST). “To me, one of the interesting things about this project is that it really began with an IST grant that allowed us to develop the hardware,” said Welch. “With the hardware system in place, we were in a great position to submit a proposal to the NSF where we simply requested funds for research, software development and experimental use of this unique scientific instrument.” The PVPB combines the flexibility of virtual patients with the physicality of manikins. Unlike current high-fidelity manikins, the PVPB is able to change race, gender, ethnicity and visually apparent symptoms on the fly, as well as exhibit real human emotional complexity. With the NSF grant, the PVPB will be completed and then used to develop new knowledge about the relative importance of patient cues and associated student behavior. “In addition

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to offering new behavioral and physiological cues, one of the unique aspects of the PVPB is its ability to bring humanity to the patient,” said Welch. “The PVPB will allow a student to look into the patient’s eyes and make emotional connections that you can’t do with a rubber manikin. Compassion and empathy in nursing are an important part of earning the trust of patients, to help learn about their symptoms and circumstances to facilitate diagnosis, treatment and healing.” Co-investigators on the NSF study are Laura Gonzalez, PhD, ARNP, CNE, CHSE, clinical assistant professor and simulation coordinator at the College of Nursing, and Juan C. Cendán, MD, chair of medical education, assistant dean for simulation and professor of surgery at the UCF College of Medicine. Welch and his team are in the process of creating a smaller, transportable PVPB that can be used to simulate a toddler or infant. “Pediatric training is difficult as children behave and communicate differently than adults, and students cannot practice on real children,” said Welch. “It is important to have training tools that are as close to real as they can be to help practitioners learn to diagnose and treat pediatric patients.” “In the future, I see the PVPB as a potential new tool in the arsenal of training at simulation centers,” added Welch.

RESEARCH

QUICK FACTS

38 9 11 21 25 # of funded studies

# of federally funded studies

# of interdisciplinary studies

# of faculty engaged in research

# of studies led by college PIs

UNIVERSITY TOTAL

COLLEGE TOTAL

$250M / 2020 TARGET $146M / FY 2015-16

$3.4M / 2020 TARGET $2.6M / FY 2015-16

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Giving

HELP IGNITE THE FUTURE FOR KNIGHT NURSES As Dr. Sole mentioned in her welcome, this past fall UCF launched a $500 million fundraising campaign – the most ambitious in its history.

n addition to securing a bright future for the university, one where we leverage the power of scale to impact the world around us, IGNITE supports the missioncritical priorities of student success, academic excellence and special opportunity projects. Our goal for the College of Nursing is to raise $15 million by June 2019. This will support current and future Knight nurses, faculty, To discuss a philanthropic research, facilities and other projects. investment in our future While the goal may sound ambitious, we nurse leaders or ways believe it is achievable. It is also critical to to get involved, please address the nationwide nursing shortage, and contact me at: create nurse leaders and researchers to solve PHONE the world’s ever-changing health care problems. 407.823.1600 During 2015-16, 56% of our donors were EMAIL alumni. Our faculty and staff also believe in katiek@ucf.edu what we do every day, and 88% of them made a donation this past year. By leveraging the power of scale of the more than 9,000 Knight nurse alumni, 83 faculty and staff, and countless friends and partners in our community, we can achieve our goal and impact the future of health care. We are asking for everyone, all of our alumni and friends, to join us in this important effort. Gifts of all amounts are welcome and can help. Together we can make a difference.

Katie Korkosz, MS

Director of Development

HOW YOU CAN HELP TODAY Make a donation to support immediate needs, such as equipment/supplies for CNCs, student medical mission trips, and student simulation training. TOMORROW Fund a scholarship or endowment to support future nurses, nurse educators and nurse leaders. FOREVER Leave a legacy through planned giving (see page 24).

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4% Parents and Students

9% Corporations and Foundations

13% Community Donors

2015-16

Gifts 18% Faculty and Staff

56% Alumni

Ways to Give JOIN THE KNIGHTINGALE SOCIETY Founded in 2007 and named in honor of Florence Nightingale, the revered mother of modern nursing, the Knightingale Society provides donors with the opportunity to invest in nursing at UCF. With the university’s mascot being the Knight, it only seemed appropriate to link UCF’s nursing society to her name with a “K.” Annual contributions of $1,000 or more will help the college lead the way in health care and provide scholarship funds to support our students. SUPPORT NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS An endowed scholarship is a gift that the College of Nursing holds into perpetuity. Endowed scholarships can honor classmates, faculty members, caregivers and relatives who have impacted your life. With this gift, you are touching the life of the honoree while helping to ensure that new generations of UCF nurses improve health and healing in our community. Gifts to existing scholarships are also welcome. LEAVE YOUR LEGACY WITH A PLANNED GIFT A variety of giving methods are available that allow a donor to maximize their investment, increase their current cash flow and provide tax savings. The advantages a donor can receive from making a planned gift are enhanced by the knowledge that their gift will provide support for future generations of nurses. SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND Donations of all sizes help us prepare the next generation of nurses, faculty and researchers, ensuring that great nurses will be there when we need them. These gifts have a significant impact on what we’re able to accomplish, and no gift is too small.

Knightingale Society Members Listing of donors who supported the college with a gift of $1,000+ from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. Dr. Kelly D. (’07) and Mr. Wayne E. Allred Dr. Mindi Anderson Dr. Thomas W. and Dr. Diane R. (’06) Andrews Anonymous Ms. Kathleen L. Black (’84, ’01, ’02) Dr. Christopher W. Blackwell (’00, ’01, ’05) Gary L. Blackwell Charitable Foundation Dr. Bruce H. and Dr. Donna A. Breit (’10) Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation, Inc. Dr. Angeline A. Bushy Mrs. Patricia Celano (’10) CFE Federal Credit Union Dr. Susan K. Chase Mr. Steve and Mrs. Karen S. Cochran Dr. Norma E. Conner Dr. Joseph L. and Dr. Maureen M. Covelli Lynn Atton Davis Jr. Foundation Dr. Desiree A. Díaz Mr. Michael V. and Mrs. Bari-Ann DiPietro

Dr. Joellen B. Edwards Dr. Enitan O. Ekwotafia Florida Hospital Florida Navy Nurse Corps Association Foglia Family Foundation Dr. Loretta Forlaw Estate of Ethel B. Fox Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation Arnold P. Gold Foundation Dr. Laura N. Gonzalez (’08) Dr. Frank Guido-Sanz Health First Heart of Volusia Mr. William Houck and Ms. Margaret B. DeVane (’13) Dr. Frances E. Iacobellis Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare Mr. Todd J. (’04, ’05) and Mrs. Katie (’04, ’05) Korkosz Ms. Martha M. Lacy Dr. Martin A. Kubiet and Dr. Leslee A. (’13) D’AmatoKubiet Dr. John J. and Dr. Patricia K. (’86, ’97, ’14) Lafferty Mr. Anthony J. (’93) and Dr. Jacqueline (’13) LaManna LIFE at UCF Dr. Victoria W. (’07) and Mr. Steven C. (’87, ’92) Loerzel

Ms. Mary W. McKenzie Mrs. Barbara Meeks Mr. Gerard and Mrs. Debra (’01, ’03, ’10) Michaud Dr. Donna F. Neff The Northrop Grumman Foundation Pharmacy Consulting International Dr. Samuel D. Realista (’01) The Gertrude E. Skelly Charitable Foundation Dr. Mary Lou and Mr. Robert Sole Mr. Raymond Stiegel (’84) Dr. Michele J. Upvall Dr. Gregory F. and Mrs. Linda Welch Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Dr. Suzanne Winchoba (’05, ’08) The Diane and Lawrence Wink Fund Listing of donors who supported their endowed fund from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. Femmes de Coeur – Femmes de Coeur Endowed Nursing Scholarship Mr. Terry and Mrs. Renee Greene – ReAnna Greene Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship Mr. David (’81) and Mrs. Ania Hanke – David and Ania Hanke Endowed Fund for Global Health Outreach

Helene Fuld Health Trust – Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship Dr. Linda A. and Mr. John Howe – Elizabeth Marie Howe Memorial Endowed Scholarship Ms. Renee M. Keller – Renee M. Keller Endowed Nursing Scholarship Dr. Jean C. Kijek – Dr. Jean C. Kiejk Doctoral Student Endowed Scholarship Dr. Kate (’79, ’83) and Mr. Joseph F. Kinsley – Ida Kinsley Memorial Nursing Endowed Scholarship Mr. Mark S. (’99) and Mrs. Lisa Moore – The JKLM Moore Endowed Scholarship Ms. Carole R. Mascarenhas and Ms. Karin Whitt – Dr. Judy R. Morter, CPNP Memorial Lifelong Clinical Nursing Scholarship Dr. Earl A. and Mrs. Jan T. Smith – Dorothy Anne Perkins Tomlinson Endowed Scholarship Mr. Daniel W. (’74) and Mrs. Ria C. Voss – Light The Way Endowed Scholarship Vivian and Barry Woods Trust – Vivian and Barry Woods Educational Endowment We apologize for any inadvertent errors or omissions.

IGNITE T h e C a m pa i g n f o r U C f

Help igniTe the future for UCF and the College of Nursing with a gift of any size. Through the IGNITE Campaign, you can support Student scholarships f Relevant research f Faculty excellence Innovative programs f Cutting-edge technology

Learn more at igniteucf.org

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Giving Leave a Lasting Legacy to Impact the Future of Health Care

s a nurse, you touch lives every day — whether you are in a clinical position, executive office, research lab or classroom. You will, no doubt, leave a lasting impression among the patients, families and students you encounter. However, there is a way to leave a greater legacy — beyond your career. Through a planned gift, you can leave a legacy that will ignite the future at UCF and the future of health care. PLANNED GIVING Deferred or planned gifts allow you to leave a legacy of support and extend your passion for UCF, the College of Nursing, and caring for others in perpetuity. With your support, the college is able to continue to grow and evolve to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing health care environment. Your planned gift enables the college to: • Advance groundbreaking research • Recruit top-achieving students through scholarships

CONTINUE THE MISSION OF THE COLLEGE OF NURSING

“The College of Nursing provides an exceptional education and the opportunity for students to follow their passion to be a nurse. Through experiences in the classroom, lab and clinical, students learn the science of disease and nursing care, as well as the art of caring. I believe whole-heartedly in the mission of the college, and wanted to be a part of its ability to continue long after I am gone. I also want to help in any way I can to have nursing education continue to give students the opportunity to change lives. We do great work at UCF, educating and preparing the next generation of nurses, but additional funds could help with additional facilities and equipment so students are even more prepared for practice.” Dr. Kelly Allred and husband Wayne

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AND ALUMNA

• Enhance faculty, facilities and programs • And more “Many donors support students through the establishment of scholarships, with both annual giving and a planned gift, to aid in the development of current and future nurses,” said Katie Korkosz, director of development. “Planned gifts also can support our faculty members and their innovative research for many years to come.” Two years ago, a planned gift from the Estate of Rebecca Gurecki supported a research project for Vicki Loerzel, PhD, RN, OCN, who was recently named to the Beat M. and Jill L. Kahli Endowed Professorship in Oncology Nursing (see page 11). The funding provided seed money for primary research, which led to the associate professor receiving NIH funding this past year to develop an interactive educational tool for older adult oncology patients. PLAN YOUR LEGACY It’s never too early to plan your lasting legacy. Whether you would like to put your donation at work today, or benefit the college in the future, you can find a charitable plan that meets your needs. There are a number of planned giving options, including wills and life insurance beneficiary, that can impact the nurses of the future.

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GRATITUDE FOR AN INCREDIBLY FULFILLING PROFESSIONAL LIFE

“I received a first-rate education at UCF that inspired me to not only want to give back to my profession by becoming a nursing faculty, but to serve in that capacity at the university that is so dear to my heart. I have been able to make an impact on students and the profession, work with dedicated colleagues in an environment that has fostered the cultivation of my career, and expand myself clinically. None of my professional accomplishments would be possible without the experiences and opportunities UCF has given me. To me, there’s absolutely nothing more important than being able to give back to the university and college that have provided me with not only an incredible education and career, but life.” Dr. Christopher W. Blackwell

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND THREE-TIME UCF ALUMNUS

WHY LEAVE A LEGACY?

Together

WE ARE MAKING AN IMPACT It’s more than alumni and their families that support the college through giving. Our faculty members and staff also believe in our mission.

INCREASE ACCESS TO A HIGH QUALITY NURSING EDUCATION

“Nursing care from knowledgeable, well educated nursing professionals is a key facet of our health care system. Hearing the dreams of the future and joy in becoming a nurse from a scholarship recipient is always a pleasure and lets me know my profession will be in good hands. Through our support, it is my hope that scholarships provide more access to high quality education for more students. This, in turn, creates more highly educated nursing professionals and ultimately, better health care and a better health care system.”

Through a planned gift, you can join these and other supporters in leaving a legacy that will ignite the future of health care. Together, by leveraging the power of scale, we are able to make the greatest impact for the college, university and beyond.

To Learn More Visit ucffoundation.planningyourlegacy.org or contact Katie Korkosz, director of development, at katiek@ucf.edu or 407.823.1600.

Dr. Diane Wink and husband Larry

PROFESSOR EMERITA

“This scholarship helped lessen a big financial burden, and helped me achieve my goals academically and personally. I am a better person because of the College of Nursing, and hope to soon be a nurse who is able to impact nursing students and show them how wonderful this profession is. I am forever grateful to the Winks.” Brooke DeMorat, 2015-16

DIANE AND LAWRENCE WINK ENDOWED NURSING SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

SUPPORT NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS

“Having started my career in nursing later in life , receiving my MSN in family practice as a nurse practitioner, and having been the recipient of scholarships during my training, we both felt the importance to give back to the College of Nursing and provide assistance. Knowing that we are helping others advance their career is immeasurable. Seeing the benefits of our support and meeting the recipients of the scholarship only magnifies the need to continue to support the College of Nursing. We hope our funds that we provide annually and in the planned legacy will impact nursing students to continue to pay it forward to help our profession grow and provide for others.” Mrs. Debra Michaud and husband Girard

ALUMNA AND ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR

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Community

Students Create Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Care for Underserved

“AS A NURSE, you have a responsibility to serve the community,” said Heather Peralta, DHSc, MSN, RN, adjunct instructor and faculty supervisor of the Apopka Community Nursing Coalition (CNC) for the College of Nursing. “At UCF, we give students the ability to go beyond this and really fill a need within their assigned community.”

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n late July, Peralta and an interdisciplinary team of students and faculty came together to make a big impact in the local community. The group of more than 60 volunteers provided much-needed medical care to nearly 200 Apopkaarea farmworkers in a two-day health clinic. Students and faculty from UCF’s medical, nursing, physical therapy and social work schools, together with the University of Florida’s pharmacy school, provided free care in internal medicine, pediatrics, OB-GYN, dermatology, ophthalmology, occupational medicine, physical therapy and social work. The group cared for patients ranging from two months to more than 70 years in a makeshift clinic at the Farmworker Association of Florida office. Most of the Apopka farmworkers live in poverty and do not have insurance. Many do not have cars, relying on public transportation or rides from friends to go to work or run errands. This makes getting medical care prohibitive, financially and logistically. “For the people that live in this community, this is an amazing opportunity to get served and even get referrals to long-term care,” said Jeannie Economos with the Farmworker Association of Florida. “The Apopka clinic experience showed me how much of a need there is for accessible and affordable health care in our own backyard,” said nursing student Shannon Hughes. “A huge population of farmworkers and their families fall through the cracks and there aren’t services available to them. As a community we need to take care of our own, and I plan to continue finding ways to do so.”

Students and faculty from UCF’s medical, nursing, physical therapy and social work schools, together with the University of Florida’s pharmacy school, provided free medical care to nearly 200 Apopkaarea farmworkers in a two-day health clinic.

FILLING A COMMUNITY NEED For years, the CNC has partnered with Apopka to provide care to underserved residents and the Farmworker Association. After witnessing many programs for farmworkers lose funding, the students wanted to do something more to help. In April, an opportunity presented itself. During the Student Learning Showcase, medical students shared with Peralta their inability to travel to the Dominican Republic for a mission trip due to the Zika virus and expressed interest in serving a local community. “I met with Dr. SimmsCendan (associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology and director of international experiences at the College of Medicine), the medical students and Ms. Economos at the end of that month and the first clinic was running in July,” said Peralta. “It was an amazing collaboration from all the students and faculty involved.” Nursing students approached community businesses and groups to provide water, food, ice and supplies. They also created flyers in English, Spanish and Creole, and delivered 700 throughout Apopka to ensure the farmworker community knew about the clinic. Colleges brought tents, equipment and educational materials. Physicians and staff from Florida Hospital, Grace Medical Home, Orlando Health, the Orlando VA, UCF Health and the UCF College of Medicine physician practice supervised care and helped make referrals. Medications and prescriptions were provided free of cost or at a very low cost.

AUTHENTIC LEARNING IN INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE Students from every program were assigned to each clinic site, from triage to makeshift internal medicine exam rooms. “That’s what made it such an incredible interprofessional learning experience,” said Dr. Simms-Cendan. “This experience built my confidence,” said nursing student Peter Schmidt. “I used my interview skills to assess patients and prepare them for the internal medicine doctor. I saw surprisingly diverse medical conditions, which challenged my clinical reasoning. It is so important for students (in health care disciplines) to learn about the needs of the communities in which they will likely work. This is where we have a duty to make a difference.” In addition to providing care in their area of training, students assisted with triage — working together across disciplines to assess patients quickly and route them to the correct department, patient education and if bilingual, served as translators. “This is such authentic learning. This is my dream, my community. This is what health care should be,” said Peralta, an Apopka resident. “It was a beautiful thing to watch all of these students work together seamlessly to serve — understanding that they were filling a great need in Apopka. We know there is still more need, and we hope to make this clinic sustainable in the near future.” “The leadership and dedication of Dr. Peralta opened my eyes, and inspired me to always give back and involve myself in public health nursing throughout my coming years as a registered nurse,” said nursing student Diana Dudek.

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Community

OVERCOMING TRAGEDY WITH

COMPASSION T

CORRINE MEDEIROS

Senior Nursing Student

MICHELE FACKLER

MSN, RN, CEN, NE-BC Alumna, ’00, ’12

his past summer an unthinkable event happened in our Orlando community. Undoubtedly, the Pulse Night Club tragedy has impacted every one of us — throughout UCF, Central Florida and the nation — in some way. Almost as quickly as the destruction unfolded, carrying with it such a great loss of human life, emerged stories of hope, love and compassion — and healing. In the minutes, hours, days and weeks after the attack, our health care colleagues — from first responders to fellow Knight nurses, orthopedic and trauma surgeons to rehabilitation therapists — have worked tirelessly at Orlando Health’s Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC), Florida Hospital and throughout the community to provide the highest level of care and compassion to the victims. Among the providers was senior nursing student Corrine Medeiros, who began working as a nursing assistant in ORMC’s emergency department the month prior. The night of June 11 was her first time working in triage, and third week of training. “That night, when we counted more than 28 police cars passing by our windows, we knew something was wrong… (and) whatever it was, we were going to receive the effects of it.” In what seemed like an instant, the hospital was undergoing a mass casualty incident and over the course of the night, would treat 44 of the more than 50 victims. “While a mass casualty incident such as this is thankfully not a common occurrence, this is something that our nurses and providers train for on a regular basis and were prepared to respond to when the calls came in,” said alumna Michele Fackler, MSN, RN, CEN, NE-BC, nursing operations manager in the emergency department at ORMC. “Nurses from other shifts and Orlando Health hospitals aided

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in the response. Every provider, at every professional level, worked together as a team and saved a lot of lives — a lot of people.” “What happened that night was a display of the worst of humanity. But the love that poured out from the world in the following days, weeks and months was a display of the best of humanity,” said Medeiros, who is also the student representative on the college’s Alumni Chapter Board (see page 31). “We received gifts and cards from all over the state, nation and world. Our hospital, Orlando and the LGBTQ community were forever changed by the effects of that night, but it has taught us many important things. One of them being that it is better to love than hate. And instead of letting it break us, we have used our experience to inspire others.” “Receiving heartfelt words of encouragement and inspiration from people around the world about our work reminds us why we entered such a challenging, meaningful career field,” said Fackler, who is also a member of the college’s Alumni Chapter Board. “I hope it serves as an inspiration to nursing students as they begin their pursuit.”

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College Ramping Up Alumni Engagement, Get Involved

To discuss alumni engagement programming or annual giving, please contact me at: PHONE 407.823.2422 EMAIL

o matter where your plans have taken you after graduation, the College of Nursing and UCF Alumni will always remain home base to our Knight nurses. We’re here to celebrate your successes and provide opportunities for continued involvement and engagement. Please be sure to stay connected and share your accomplishments with us. We want to hear from you! This past year has been a busy one. Working together with alumni volunteers, we’ve established our first UCF College of Nursing Alumni Chapter Board which oversees the chapter’s engagement efforts, and have begun to expand programming. That includes the first year of our Knight Nursing Alumni Mentorship Program (see page 30) and additional opportunities for alumni networking, professional development and social gatherings. It is my hope that over the next few years, there are even more opportunities to engage each and every one of you in a way that interests you the most. I also hope to share with every graduate the ways in which you can pay it forward and support the college:

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“It is my hope that over the next few years, there are even more opportunities to engage each and every one of you in a way that interests you the most.”

GET INVOLVED Consider joining the alumni board or becoming an alumni mentor. When we work together, we can create a greater impact and benefit to our college.

HIRE A KNIGHT We feel strongly that UCF graduates high quality nurses. If you’re in a management position, always consider a fellow Knight nurse! We’re the best of the best.

GIVE A GIFT Consider making a leadership annual gift by joining the prestigious Knightingale Society. Your gift — in any amount — will make an immediate impact on our students’ experiences.

If you have any questions regarding alumni engagement programming or annual giving, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible and working with you to build a future that is brighter than ever for the UCF College of Nursing. With Knights Pride, Kathleen Sakowicz, ’12 Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement nursing.ucf.edu | FALL 2016 | 29

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New Alumni Chapter Chair and Mentorship Program

here are new exciting opportunities to get involved and charge up your career with the College of Nursing Alumni Chapter. Helping to lead the chapter into the future is the new — and first official — chair of the College of Nursing Alumni Chapter Board Candace (Candy) McKnight, MSN, RN, C-EFM, CNML. “I have had such a wonderful career, and feel it is my time to give back and get more involved with the college,” said McKnight. “I am honored to serve as the inaugural chair.” McKnight has more than two decades of nursing experience, all in Central Florida. She began her career as a labor and delivery nurse and has served in various leadership Candace (Candy) McKnight, MSN, RN, C-EFM, CNML roles for 15 years, most recently as clinical quality specialist at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies. McKnight is currently director of women’s services and the rapid response team at Florida Hospital for Women, a new 12-story, 332-bed hospital tower that opened in January in Orlando. “UCF plays a huge role in my family’s life, and I think it’s important for all graduates to get involved and be active in the chapter,” said McKnight. “There is no one that can understand nursing and all of its wonders, blessings and challenges but another nurse.” McKnight and her fellow board members seek to provide more opportunities for alumni to get involved. As an advisory committee to the chapter, the board seeks to increase alumni interaction and foster mutually beneficial relationships between alumni and UCF. The board (see next page) will actively work to create social, educational and professional devel-

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opment programs and opportunities to benefit nursing alumni, such as continuing education dinners in cities throughout Florida. “We are here to support the wonderful profession of nursing,” said McKnight about the board. “I want to give our nursing students and graduates a place where they belong, where they can celebrate life, accomplishments and family while providing opportunities to advance their profession.”

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM CONNECTING ALUMNI AND NEW GRADUATES One of the projects McKnight is most excited about is the new Knight Nursing Alumni Mentorship Program. “I cannot wait to hear about the relationships gained from this new venture,” she said. Launched in fall 2016, the program is designed to create a bridge between graduating nursing students and college alumni. “The goal is to empower young nurses by giving them someone knowledgeable to talk to who is already successful in the field and can provide them with realistic expectations. Ultimately, we hope the program will increase retention among nurses and create lifelong professional relationships,” said Kathleen Sakowicz, assistant director of alumni engagement. Mentors and mentees commit to one year of participation and to speak monthly. Mentors actively engage their mentee as a coach, guide and motivator. “I look forward to forming a bond with a mentor who will help me become the nurse I am meant to be,” said Corrine Medeiros, a Class of 2017 mentee in the program. The program is being piloted on the main campus in Orlando with 70 mentees matched with 66 mentors for the 2016-17 school year. However, in the future, the chapter plans to expand the program to regional campuses, second degree BSN students and graduate programs.

GET INVOLVED AND STAY UP-TO-DATE! Interested in becoming more involved with the alumni chapter, board or mentorship program? Not receiving our annual magazine, monthly e-newsletter or event emails? Contact Kathleen Sakowicz, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement at 407.823.2422 or kathleen.sakowicz@ucf.edu.

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MEET THE

ALUMNI CHAPTER BOARD*

CHAIR Candy McKnight, BS ’93, BSN ’95

VICE CHAIR Candace Eden, DNP ’15

MENTORSHIP CO-CHAIR Kelly Eberbach, DNP ’15

MENTORSHIP CO-CHAIR Valerie Lapp, BSN ’99, MSN ’09, PhD ’16

HOSPITALITY CHAIR Donni Alvarenga, MSN ’06

EVENTS CHAIR Elizabeth Windfelder, BSN ’08

MEMBER-AT-LARGE Mandi Stowell, BSN ’08

MENTORSHIP COMMITTEE Kate Dorminy, BSN ’06, MSN ’10

PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE Michele Fackler, BSN ’00, MSN ’12

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE Corrine Medeiros, Class of 2017

FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE Joyce DeGennaro, BS ’03, BSN ’09, MSN ’13

FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE Loretta Forlaw, PhD

MENTEE PRIMARY INTERESTS

Emergency, Acute or Critical Care

29%

General Guidance on Nursing or Becoming a NP

24%

Pediatrics

21%

16%

Perinatal, Women’s Health

Other

Military Nursing/Veterans Affairs

100%

* D EG R EE A N D Y E A R O F U C F G R A D UATI O N (S)

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Alumni

Florida will always be home to our Knight nurses, but wherever you are or plan to go after graduation, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here for you and hope you stay connected! TAKE A LOOK AT THE TOP 15 STATES OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA THAT OUR NETWORK OF 9,000 + CALL HOME. Tap into that network now by becoming involved with the college! Contact Kathleen Sakowicz today.

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SAVE THE DATE: NEXT REUNION APRIL 1, 2017, 6-10 P.M. UCF FAIRWINDS ALUMNI CENTER

We hope to see several of our alumni and friends at the Fourth Annual All-Class Reunion with special recognition for the classes of 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007 and 2012. This event has been made possible thanks to the support of Jim Hart (’93, ’98) and Hart Clinical Consultants.

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Class Notes SHARE YOUR NEWS!

Did you… Get married? Start a new job? Win an award? Move? We want to know where you are and what you are doing! Submit updates at ucfalumni.com/nursing or e-mail with your pics nursing@ucfalumni.com.

’80s Kimberly (Dobeis) Cartwright (’87) is working for Florida Hospital as a clinical research nurse.

’90s Kenneth Aldridge, Jr. (’98, ‘05) is director of health services at Rosen Hotels and Resorts, overseeing a health care and wellness program for 4,700 employees. He’s also adjunct faculty in the Health Management and Informatics department at UCF College of Health and Public Affairs.

Cynthia Hongamen (’97) was hired by the UCF College of Medicine as their first nurse practitioner at UCF Health. Shannon L. (Campbell) Hughes (’97, ’01) is living in Pittsburgh, Pa. and works at the VA. She is attending Chatham University and is expected to graduate in spring 2017 with her DNP.

Candace (Candy) McKnight (’95) is serving as the inaugural chair of the UCF College of Nursing alumni chapter advisory board (see page 30) and is now the director of women’s services and the rapid response team at Florida Hospital for Women, a new 12-story, 332-bed hospital tower that opened in January in Orlando.

Douglas Marino (’97) is working as a registered nurse and is married to Bonnie Marino.

The Marinos

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’00s Angela Carvalho (’07) is living in Washington and working as a registered nurse at Seattle Children’s Hospital. David Robertson (’00) works as a lead case manager for Family Physicians Group. He’s been happily married to Elizabeth for eight years and has two daughters, Jenna Lynn and Kelly Marie. After training for a year, he and his wife will compete in the OUC Orlando Half Marathon on Dec. 3 and the Town of Celebration Marathon on Jan. 29.

’10s Thomas Bolsega (’15) is a Naval Officer and registered nurse for the U.S. Navy and is residing in Fleming Island, Fla.

The Robertson Family Rachael Schwartz (’09) is working for Florida Hospital as a registered nurse and living in Winter Springs, Fla. Cynthia Spore (’03) currently works in the PCU for Wuesthoff Hospital located in Melbourne, Fla.

Patricia (Trish) Celano (’10) was promoted twice this year. She is now the chief clinical officer, senior vice president of the East Florida Region of Adventist Health System after having served as senior vice president of clinical services for the Florida Hospital Central Market and chief nursing officer for Florida Hospital South since June 2016 (see page 9). Tammy Clemens (’16) is a registered nurse at Nemours Hospital in Orlando. Her son Derek Covenah is also a Knight, having begun his studies at UCF in the fall of 2016. Fanya DeJesus (’15) was appointed the chief nursing officer for LifeCare Health Systems and will be based in Sarasota, Fla.

Maria Stahl Maria Stahl (’08, ’14) was appointed health officer for the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County. She also serves as a College of Nursing adjunct faculty member on UCF’s Cocoa campus. Maria earned her MSN in Leadership and Management and her DNP as an Executive Nurse. Shaneka (Poole) Wright (’03) is a senior strategic sourcing analyst for Orlando Health.

Lisa Grine (’11) is working as a mental health registered nurse in Lawrenceville, N.J. Annabeth Huff (’15) recently received the Daisy Award for her extraordinary care as a nurse. She currently works as a registered nurse in the Pediatric ICU at UF Health in Gainesville, Fla. Kim Kelly (’11) is patient safety officer and assistant vice president of Florida Hospital Orlando.

Elise C. Pearson (’16) is working as a registered nurse at Florida Hospital Winter Park. Doreen Sasko (’16) lives in Titusville and is working at the new VA hospital in Lake Nona.

Robert Martin (’15) is a registered nurse at Orlando Health. Starla Lowry (’14, ’16) is a nursing instructor at UCF and Seminole State College. She recently received her MSN from UCF specializing as a nurse educator. Pam Ludlow (’14) is a charge nurse at West Marion Community Hospital in Ocala, Fla.

Candace Eden (’15) is vice president of quality and safety at the Tampa Bay Heart Institute Northside in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Story Twins Cindy Story (’15) is a registered nurse at Memorial Hospital Miramar. She gave birth to twin girls, Charlotte and Olivia, on Feb. 11, 2016. Sarah Thomas (’14) is living in Charlottesville, Va. and works at UVA Health. Julia Walker (’14) works at Florida Hospital as a registered nurse.

Dawn Fike (’16) currently works as a registered nurse at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. Shezel O’Neal Kathy Gover (’11) has been promoted to chief nursing officer at Florida Hospital Orlando and senior vice president of nursing for the Central Florida Region after having served as assistant vice president of nursing at Florida Hospital Orlando.

Joy Parchment (’15) had her abstract accepted for presentation at the 2016 ANCC Magnet Conference in Orlando.

Shezel O’Neal (’10, ’15) was recently promoted to assistant chief nursing officer and assistant vice president of nursing at Florida Hospital Celebration Health.

Jennifer Wolfe (’14, ’16) recently earned her MSN from UCF and is working as an assistant nurse manager at Florida Hospital.

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From Finance to Nursing, Alumna Awarded Administrative Nursing Fellowship

ith a bachelor’s degree in finance and minor in accounting, Silvera began her health care career as an internal auditor. After witnessing the care nurses provide to patients and families, she was inspired to pursue a career on the clinical side. Upon graduating with her nursing degree from Florida Hospital College of Health Science, she worked in the emergency department (ED), a progressive care orthopedic unit and most recently was project manager for revenue cycle financial operations while working weekends as an ED/trauma nurse. Silvera began her fellowship after graduating this past May with her MSN in Leadership and Management. “The MSN in Leadership and Management program has prepared me to understand the financial and legal decisions made at an organizational level as well as strengthen my decision-making, management and research skills,” said Silvera. Ochsner’s 12-month administrative fellowships provide intensive training with system-wide exposure through classroom learning, executive

shadowing, one-on-one mentoring, project work and professional development. As an administrative nursing fellow, Silvera will rotate through and receive hands-on experience in all aspects of hospitals, clinics and corporate offices to prepare for a career in health care leadership. During her fellowship, Silvera plans to contribute to projects that impact patient outcomes, enhance patient experiences and align strategic initiatives with the organization’s mission. “With her strong leadership skills, academic excellence, unique career background and commitment to nursing, Tiffany is well-deserving of this award,” said Diane R. Andrews, PhD, RN, coordinator of the Leadership and Management MSN at the UCF College of Nursing. “It is an incredible honor to have a Knight nurse receive this distinguished fellowship, from a pool of applicants nationwide, and know that she, like many of the graduates before her, will go on to an esteemed career in executive leadership.”

“This fellowship provides me an opportunity to leverage my unique background of finance and clinical,” said Silvera. “Furthermore, it means a brighter future with endless possibilities to make a positive impact in a health care organization.”

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TIFFANY SHANTEL SILVERA, MSN, RN Recent alumna Tiffany Shantel Silvera has been awarded an Administrative Nursing Fellowship at Ochsner Health System in Louisiana. She is the only nursing administrative fellow for 2016-17 and one of only nine administrative fellows selected from graduate student applicants nationwide.

In Memoriam SUMMER GIBNEY (’15), a UCF alumna, passed away Jan. 6, 2016. Gibney lived in Merritt Island and was a graduate of the RN to BSN program.

ROSEMARIE HITSON (’99), a UCF alumna, passed away at the age of 58 on June 25, 2016, two weeks after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Hitson

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LINDA HOWE, UCF nursing associate professor, passed

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away at the age of 67 on May 13, 2016. She had been employed at UCF since 2012. Her research interests included nursing and institutional history, nursing education strategies, pharmacogenomics, and deep tissue injury prevention and healing. Howe received numerous awards throughout her career including being named a fellow of the prestigious National League for Nursing’s Academy of Nursing Education last fall. Prior to her death, Howe, together with her husband John, established a scholarship to support future NICU nurses. In honor of her life as a nurse and educator, memorial contributions can be made to the Elizabeth Marie Howe Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship at ucffoundation.org/howe or by calling the college’s Development Office at 407.823.1600.

MAUREEN TREMEL, a nursing PhD student, died unexpectedly on Aug. 6, 2016. She was in the final stage of completing her doctoral degree at UCF at the time of her death. Tremel

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