GAMECOCK
The CONnection News and Views from the University of South Carolina COLLEGE OF NURSING
MAY 2016
Teaming Before sitting down to write this message, I spent some time reflecting on our annual faculty-staff retreat (on Monday) as well as our achievements for the past year. What resonated with me was that the College of Nursing has one of the best teams that I have had the pleasure working with in a very long time. Throughout the year, testimonies by faculty and staff have highlighted our “great team,” inclusivity, and camaraderie. Likewise, individuals and groups outside of our College have been noticing our solid team, healthy climate, and enhanced productivity for some time.
Ashley Sirianni, Dean Andrews and Michael Pallon at Convocation.
Inside This Issue Alumni & Development...2-3 Students Corner...............4-7 Faculty & Staff Notes......8-10 NO LIMITS.........................11
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How did we do this? We have been intentional and focused, we have prioritized our goals and values, we work at “teamwork,” and we have likely transitioned to “teaming.” As our teams have coalesced around a shared vision, our results have yielded higher levels of quality products and outcomes. According to Harvard Professor Amy Edmundson, “teaming” (e.g., a verb) is essential to an organization’s ability to innovate, drive quality, and meet shared goals. The College of Nursing intersects with two dynamic environments: healthcare and higher education. Both environments demand even greater levels of collaboration and communication than ever before. “Teaming” requires traditional teambuilding skills such as trust, coordination, and collaboration. Yet as a verb, teaming represents a dynamic activity and is largely determined by the mindset and practices of teamwork. Fast moving and complex work environments need people who know how to team, people who have the skills and the flexibility to collaborate, and are able to move quickly and proficiently with multiple projects to meet the common goals and mission of the organization. At our annual retreat, we wrapped up our day brainstorming bold ideas for the future. As we gained consensus around some common themes, one of our colleagues called out, “Let’s just do it.” We knew just what that meant. By teaming, coalescing, and focusing, I am convinced that our College of Nursing team can accomplish any goals for which we strive. Our best days are still ahead.
Jeannette O. Andrews PhD, RN, FAAN Dean & Professor j.andrews@sc.edu
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Students Corner
USCL held their annual Lamp Lighting Ceremony honoring their May 2016 BSN graduates. Student Spotlight: Zachary Wilson, BSN Student Read it HERE.
Four lower division students enrolled in the study abroad trip to Australia this summer spent time in the heart hospital gaining experience in the clinical setting prior to observing clinicals in Australia. They were accompanied by Dr. Deb McQuilkin and mentored by upper division students.
SNA members delivered basic first aid to team members participating in the Columbia Special Olympics.
The Alpha Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society is pleased to announce the induction of 73 new members from the University of South Carolina. Sigma Theta Tau is the second largest nursing organization in the world with over 135,000 members. Membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students, who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing.
Congratulations to all of our CON Seniors who were recognized at the USC Awards Day Ceremony: Academic Excellence Award Chelsea E. Bullock Outstanding Clinical Performance Award Inemesit Effiong Outstanding Community Service Award Jamie L. Lawson Outstanding Leadership Award Ashlyn R. Bassett Addelyn C. Dobson Laura Tobul
Outstanding Service to the College of Nursing and/or the University Award Lauren K. Yarberough Palmetto Gold Scholarship Winner Margo E. Lawson Outstanding Senior Awards Inemesit Effiong Jamie L. Lawson
Convocation
College of Nursing Convocation was held Thursday, May 5th at the Koger Center for the Arts. Faculty and staff gathered with family and friends to honor the graduates.
Phd student, Pearman Hayne’s poster “Predictors of Group Climate for African American Women with Breast Cancer” won 2nd place in the Minority Health Research Student category at the SNRS 30th Annual Conference.
View Photos HERE.
Stethoscope and Commitment Ceremony
PhD students, Chigozie Nkwonta, Deb Warren and Lisa Webb at USC Graduate Student Day.
College of Nursing represented at USC Discovery Day
Jenny Beecroft Syndey Elmore Georgia Heckel Alexandra Nitsos Rowan Ooi Michael Pallon Crystal Price Lauren Yarberough
The SNA hosted a community health blood pressure and blood sugar check station at the Irmo Fire Department.
USC Salkehatchie Graduation
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VITAL SIGNS....An Update from Alumni and Development
The Amy V. Cockcroft Leadership Fellows Class of 2015-2016 has established the Legacy Scholarship to be awarded to one nurse leader in the 2017-2018 class. They have also challenged each preceding class to offer a scholarship in memory of Amy V. Cockcroft’s creative endeavor.
Michelle Logan-Owens, DHA, MN,
BSN (‘94) was named one of AHAPAC Most Valuable Pac Players at the American Hospital Association Annual Meeting.
Zachary Kelly, RN, BSN (‘14),
CCRN, TNCC of Palmetto Health Tuomey received the 2016 “I SEE YOU CARE” Award. Read more HERE.
Director of Development, Monica Cromer, with husband Burke and Kim and Gary Glenn cheered the baseball team to victory vs. Tennessee. Go Gamecocks!
Congratulations to our Alumni 2016 Palmetto Gold Recipents Benjamin Amberg, BSN (‘11) Kay Austin, BSN (‘91) Kathrene Brendell, BSN (‘08), DNP (‘11) Algie Bryant, AS (‘69), BSN (‘76), MSN (‘97) Natasha Tiomia Davis, BSN (‘00) Kahlil Demonbreun, BSN (‘94), MSN (‘98) Francis Faulkner, AS (‘76) Patricia Heady, AS (‘75) Elizabeth Jones, BSN (‘88) Maranda Knight, BSN (‘00) Ashley Locklear, BSN (‘05) My Nguyen, BSN (‘05) Ashley Ramsey, BSN (‘08) Hope Stack, BSN (‘00) Rosemond Squirewell, BSN (‘91) Vanessa Thompson, APN (‘10) JoAnne Annell Ulmer, BSN (‘74), MSN (‘80)
Save The Date October 7-8, 2016 Join us at the inaugural College of Nursing Alumni Weekend! Events include: Viana McCown Lecture Presentations of 2016 Alumni Awards Sigma Theta Tau 50th Aniversary Celebration AND MORE!
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Faculty and Staff Notes
Palmetto Gold
Dr. Ronit Elk has re-
The Palmetto Gold Gala was held April 16th at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Congratulations to our CON Faculty Recipients, Kathrene Brendell, Beverly Baliko, DeAnne Messias and to Margo Lawson BSN Student, Student Scholarship Recipient. We are so proud of our Carolina Nurses! View photos HERE.
CON faculty, Ann Scott, Leigh Pate and Courtney Catledge at USCL Research and Productive Scholarship Day.
ceived an invitation from AAHPM President Christian Sinclair to serve on the 2017 AAHPM Annual Assembly Scientific SubCommittee.
Kim Glenn has been awarded the
title Clinical Professor Emerita.
Presentations Dr. Carolyn Harmon presented, “Bridging Infor-
matics into Nursing Education,” at the American Nursing Informatics Association’s national conference in San Francisco, CA.
Dr. Sheryl Mitchell and Dr. Tena McKinney pre-
sented, “NP Student Board Failure Risk Assessment and Remediation Planning” at the NONPF Conference in Seattle, Washington.
Dr. Tena Hunt McKinney received the University’s
Clinical Practice Teaching Award.
Dr. Cristy DeGregory presented “Appreciative Inquiry Infused Teaching” for the 13th Annual Workshop for Nurse Aid Training Coordinators and Instructors with the USC Arnold School of Public Health Office for the Study of Aging. Dr. Karen McDonnell presented, “Testing a Brief, Clinically-based Lung Cancer Screening Decision Aid,” at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine in Washington, DC. Dr. Bernadine Pinto presented the poster, “Seden-
tary behavior, fatigue and quality of life among breast cancer survivors,” at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine in Washington, DC.
Members of Dr. Joan Culley’s research Team participated in the state-wide Public Health Preparedness Drill titled “Palmetto Shield Full –Scale Exercise” to test Medical Countermeasures related to a mass exposure of pneumonic plague. POD drive-through dispensing sites were set-up across the state to distribute antibiotics to all residents of each community. Dr. Jane Richter was assigned to the Lancaster Health Department, Dr. Salvatore DiNardi and Dr. Culley were assigned to Edgefield Health Department. Dr. Culley participated as a site evaluator.
Dr. Abbas Tavakoli presented, “Using GENMOD to Analyze Correlated Data on Military Health System Beneficiaries Receiving Inpatient Behavioral Health Care in South Carolina Health Care Systems,” at the SAS Global Forum in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Stephanie Burgess presented, “Sexual Trau-
ma,” at The Impact of Trauma in the Health Care Setting: Effective Engagement with Traumatized Persons, conference sponsored by Palmetto Health Behavioral Care.
Kate Chappell presented, “Children and trauma,” at The Impact of Trauma in the Health Care Setting: Effective Engagement with Traumatized Persons, conference sponsored by Palmetto Health Behavioral Care.
College of Nursing faculty and staff gathered at the Spigner House to celebrate Ellen Synovec’s retirement.
Nursing Naturals, Cheryl Nelson and Gail Vereen, had 2,120,576 steps over the 8 weeks of the Heart Beat Pedometer Challenge.
Grants Submitted Dr. Laura Hein, “Community Em-
powerment for Transgender Health Equity,” Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Interdisciplinary Research Leaders 2016 Funding Agency: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Dr. Amber Williams, “Creating a Culture of Health Promoting Carbon Monoxide Safety & Awareness,” Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Leaders 2016 Funding Agency: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grants funded Registered Nurses took part in a computer simulated triage exercise to provide data needed to validate a new triage algorithm being developed by Dr. Joan Culley’s research team. This exercise, funded as part of a four year $2.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health/ National Library will help to improve medical response to chemical mass casualty incidents.
Dr. Ronit Elk, “Culturally Tailored
Conversations at EOL: What African American Patients Want Physicians to Know,” ASPIRE I, Track 2 from the USC Vice President for Research.
Moving beyond cancer by Steven Powell
Faculty Collegiality & Collaboration Award Robin Estrada
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award Sheryl Mitchell
Faculty Community Engagement Award Amber Williams
Faculty Spirit Award Erin McKinney
There’s nothing easy about surviving cancer, but hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. do it every year now. And when a former patient is handed a cancer-free diagnosis, a question doctors frequently hear is, “What can I do now?” Read more HERE.
Amy V. Cockcroft Fellow alumna, Dr. Deborah Hopla, received a National Health Policy Award from the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. Read more HERE.
Kate Chappell and Heather Schneider received the
Two Thumbs Up! Award from the Office of Student Disability Services at the Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society induction. Students with disabilities nominate faculty and staff for this award based upon a contribution that made a significant difference in their experience at USC. Dr.
Tisha Felder discusses her work on breastfeeding and breast cancer prevention on WIS Awareness Mother’s Day Special.
Watch it HERE.
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Jeanne Cavanaugh was the guest speaker at the
Midlands Technical College pinning ceremony for nursing graduates.
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