Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Learn.Lead.Serve Magazine, Spring-Fall 2020 by BULHSON

Spring Fall Volume2 2020

Donors Making a Difference Pam and Mike Jones

teadfast support from Pamela K. and Michael E. Jones of Tyler, Texas has been a longtime blessing over the years at the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON). “Planned giving allows you to help LHSON now and also to be part of its future,” said Mike. “Becoming involved long term allows you to increase your giving and develop a feeling of partnership. It is also fulfilling to watch as the LHSON grows and prospers.” The Jones generously established two endowment funds at the LHSON that include: The John Wesley and Doris Elizabeth B. Wood Endowed Scholarship Fund in Nursing and the S. Franklin and Helen Jones Endowed Mission Fund in the Louise Herrington School of Nursing. They have also been loyal sponsors of the LHSON Going for the Gold Gala for nine years and volunteer their time and talent by serving on the Gala Taskforce Committee, the LHSON Board of Advocates and were active with the LHSON Building Philanthropy Committee. Additionally, they continue to serve on The Give Light National Campaign Steering Committee and are recognized by BU in the Barnabas Circle, Judge R.E.B. Baylor Society and Endowed Scholarship Society. Honoring the legacy of their daughter-in-law Amanda Jones, Mike and Pam and friends of the family named one of the conference rooms at the new LHSON Academic Building in her memory.

Administration and Juris Doctor from Baylor University. He has been involved with the Baylor Law Alumni Association, Alumni Association, Phi Delta Phi, as well as the Bush Library Steering Committee. Throughout his 34 years as a trial lawyer, Mike practiced at Potter Minton, P.C. in Tyler, Texas. An avid supporter of the LHSON, Pam first became involved with the nursing school when she was asked to help with a Tyler dinner hosted in honor of the LHSON namesake, Louise Herrington Ornelas (affectionately known to many as Ms. Lou). “We were life-long friends with Lou,” said Pam. “Through our association with her, we became aware of this wonderful institution, its work and its great needs – chief of which was scholarship support. We wanted to be a small part of helping future nurses.” Mike and Pam are two of Baylor’s strongest advocates in the Tyler area for both the nursing school and Baylor University. Pam attended Baylor University and later transferred to Texas Women’s University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Mike and Pam’s family includes their son Camden (BBA, ’02) and grandchildren, Nash and Lyle Jane in addition to their daughter, Megan (BFA, ’06) son-in-law Michael Doss (BBA, ’06), and granddaughter Norah.

“Nurses play such an important role in caring for us from birth to death,” said Mike. “Who does not know someone whose baby was in peril that speaks reverently of the nurses that took care of their child? Who does not remember a nurse who showed compassion to a dying loved one? Nurses may be underpaid, but when they meet needs, they are never under appreciated. Pam and I can see no better purpose than supplying the world with more Christian nurses.” Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mike (BS, ‘75, JD, ‘77) received his Bachelor of Science in Business

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To learn more about how you can make an impact, contact Janis Kovar, Senior Director of Development for the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing at Janis_Kovar@Baylor.edu or call 214-808-9802.

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CLINICAL SIMULATION REIMAGINED...

A MESSAGE FROM INTERIM DEAN PLANK

UNPRECEDENTED TIMES

Faculty Accomplishments and Accolades

Spring - Fall Volume 2 2020

LEADING THE WAY TO HELP OTHERS

New Faces on Campus / Faculty Highlights

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USAGPAN Accomplishments & Accolades 12 Celebrating 25 Years

Alumni Class Notes

HATTIE BRANTLEY:

Former Army Nurse & Prisoner of War and a Baylor Alumna

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A MESSAGE FROM INTERIM DEAN PLANK Carl Bonds, Co-Chair Rita Bonds, Co-Chair Angela Bowman Ellen Byrd John Chiles Marie Chiles Sheila Cook Whitney Cortner Dr. Cyndy B. Dunlap Dominic Edwards Lauren Edwards Donna Dee Floyd Dr. Shelby Garner Kari Haywood Mary Ann Hill Anita Jones Mike Jones Pam Jones Dr. Carl Knight Janis Kovar Mark Lovvorn Patty Lovvorn Judy Maggard Allison Malone Mike Malone Suzanne Martin Tom Martin Dr. Zachary Mueller Dr. Linda Plank Jay Sedwick Laurie Sedwick Dr. Lisa Stepp Jim Shepelwich Lisa Shepelwich Remy Tolentino Wayne Tucker Pat Walker Dr. Janice Walker Donald H. Wills Sue B. Wills

Unprecedented Times Inspire Faith and Fortitude S ince I have been serving as the Interim Dean of the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) starting July 2020, I know our readers are very aware of the difficult year we all have experienced with the pandemic, social injustice and political turmoil.

So, I prefer to communicate all the great things that have continued to happen here at LHSON. In May, 201 BSN students graduated (and 74 in Dec) and began their careers as the hands and feet of Christ.  Plus, 94.55% passed their state boards on the first try. Also, our 11th cohort of FastBacc® students started. This was our second largest cohort with 86 students and that is drastically larger than the 24 students in the inaugural cohort of 2009. The FastBacc® track has been so successful that we started a new track of Distance Accelerated BSN students but this group will learn totally online and have the clinical experiences in their neighborhood hospitals.  Our goal is that many students from rural parts of Texas will become Baylor nurses and stay in their communities to work at their local hospital. In August, 119 students from BU joined us for their two years of nursing school. All three of these pre-licensure groups started nursing school while the pandemic was progressing. They never hesitated to progress towards graduation so they could join the nursing workforce and help with this overwhelming situation. In addition, our graduate program admitted students in May, August and January.

As of this writing, LHSON has over 500 graduate students in 44 states/territories, 1 in Canada and 1 serving in an Army Post Office in Europe. Looking ahead, in January 2021, our number of graduate students surpassed the number of pre-licensure students. A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner track began in August joining the Nurse Midwifery, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Executive Nurse Leadership tracks. Plans are being made to add an Acute Care Geriatric Nurse Practitioner track next January 2022. Presently, we have over 1,132 registered with projections to grow to 2,400 by 2024.  We have learned how to teach and learn online.  We have learned how to have meetings, counseling sessions and mentoring online. We have found multiple programs that enhance learning when clinical experiences are not possible. Many of the new ways to teach will remain a part of our program even after COVID-19 is gone. We consider all these news ways of teaching/learning to be the “silver lining” of the pandemic.  God has taken care of us this past year just like He has done for the previous 111 years. We are blessed to be able to further His kingdom every day at LHSON. In gratitude,

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The Jonas Center for Nursing and Clinical Simulation Reimagined Veterans Healthcare Awards DNP SJonas Nurse Leader Scholar

Extensive Space Expansion, 8 New Life-Like Manikins and Equipment Upgrades

triving to remain competitive in an everchanging academic environment, the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) reimagined its Clinical Simulation Building (CSB) in fall 2020 to grow in scope and stature. In fact, the CSB admitted several new patients, also known as manikins or high-fidelity simulators, to its expanded patient care area floors.

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Gaining some historic perspective, the opening of the new LHSON Academic Building on Washington Avenue in June 2018 left behind the simulation lab to occupy the former four-story nursing school building on Worth Street. Rebranding the building as The Clinical Simulation Building also included expanding from the original three simulation rooms with approximately 2,500 square feet to an outstanding four floors with over 25,000 square feet.

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Strolling through the front doors of the reconfigured building, the space previously used for Student Services offices on the first floor is now home to the LHSON Simulation Administration Suite and a Pediatric Sim Suite. Classrooms originally on the second floor were redesigned to create expanded Health Assessment and PNP lab spaces, a Periop Sim Lab, a Mental Health Day Room setting, and a Hybrid Learning space. The third floor has also been transformed from The Dean’s Suite to an Outpatient Sim Suite, including 15 individual exam rooms. Faculty offices that were also on this floor are now an inpatient lab setting incorporating a Review of Systems. There is also an allocated space to develop an Extended Reality (XR) Sim Suite. The fourth floor which used to be home to the Learning Resource Center (LRC) now includes an OB Sim Suite including two rooms with labor and delivery, postpartum, and a newborn nursery, a Community/ Home Health setting set as a full makeshift apartment,

two auditorium-style classrooms, and a large multipurpose sim space where the LRC used to reside.

This expansion incorporated larger spaces for skills labs and high-fidelity simulation rooms. Presented with the challenge to use a space not designed for simulation, the Sim Team quickly constructed a workable simulation hospital with areas of future growth. In the summer of 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the sim staff improved the building and incorporated all 25,000 square feet on the available four floors. This expansion provided the necessary space to allow for social distancing. LHSON strategically took an existing building and used spaces to create a unique teaching environment.

“Simulation is an important teaching strategy in our programs; its utilization is growing and our lab space has tripled in size over the past 18 months. This rapid expansion in physical space is challenging our ability to equip the labs as needed,” said Jeanne Carey, Director of Clinical Simulation, LHSON. “Creating realistic clinical experiences in a safe space is an important feature of nursing skills labs. Students need to practice skills dozens of times prior to performing that skill on a patient. This deliberate practice should be performed in a manner that closely mimics the clinical setting to promote the transfer of knowledge, skills and attitudes or also known as KSAs.” Adding to the excitement about the newly retrofitted CSB, grant funds were received from a local Dallas Foundation for the project titled, Enhancing Realism to Promote Knowledge Transfer from Nursing Skills Lab to the Bedside. This grant enabled the LHSON to update its Professional Nursing Practice (PNP) Skills Lab at the CSB with new manikin simulators and equipment. The lab has the

capacity for 11 learning stations, each outfitted with a hospital bed, manikin simulator and other equipment to replicate a clinical setting. The goal was to create an environment that can amplify real-life experiences for LHSON students, providing opportunities to learn new skills and improve performance of existing skills. The new equipment was installed in Fall 2020 and serves 520 undergraduate and 200 graduate students annually. Every undergraduate student participates in a PNP skills lab during their program. The lab hosts other simulation activities for undergraduate and graduate students, including Open Lab sessions. All Level 1 nursing (undergraduate) students spend five hours per week for the first seven weeks of the semester in the PNP skills lab; they learn dozens of new skills and work toward competency prior to starting clinical practice. Graduate students utilize simulation space for intensives. Other BU programs, including the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program and the new Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program, utilize this lab space during their simulation training. Beverly Rychlik Price, Simulation Operations Specialist, noticed the interaction among the students and faculty changed with the presence of the new manikins. “With the addition of our new manikins, I witnessed students using a manikin weighing 150 pounds to learn how to properly place a patient in prone position, given their recent teaching about COVID-19 positive patients. The Lifecast manikins have such fluidity in the joints allowing a realistic approach to turning. This is in stark contrast to our older manikins which weigh 35 pounds and have stiff arms and legs.” In addition, Echo Healthcare is pleased to partner with Baylor University and looks forward to seeing the changing landscape of nursing education in a dynamic fashion. According to Kevin King, CEO of Echo Healthcare, “As a lifelong learner and clinical educator I’m thrilled to see the most lifelike technology implemented within the nursing program and know that by creating the suspension of disbelief utilizing this technology, the students will be better prepared for the real clinical environment where I spent 20 years of my career.” BU LHSON went one step further than any other customer in North America and worked collaboratively with Echo Healthcare to customize their simulator manikins to reflect real patients and conditions. According to Mr. King, “This first of its kind request is groundbreaking and will allow an emotional connection between students and technology. I can hardly wait to hear the results!”

Kylee Reeves is a 16-year-old Caucasian female with a history of cystic fibrosis. She’s admitted with fever, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Don’t be fooled by her beauty and cute freckles. As a typical teenager, active in social media and pretty much glued to her phone, Kylee is rebelling against her CF diagnosis and is noncompliant with her treatment regimen. Millie Larsen is an 84-year-old Caucasian female who lives alone in a small home. Her husband, Harold passed away a year ago and she has a cat, Snuggles, who is very important to her. Millie has one daughter, Dina Olsen, who is 50, that lives nearby, and is Millie’s major support system. Her current medical problems include hypertension, glaucoma, osteoarthritis of the knee, stress incontinence, osteoporosis, & hypercholesterolemia. Once discharged, Millie is anxious to get back to teaching the Silver Sneakers exercise class at the YMCA. Henry Williams is a 69-year-old African American, retired rail system engineer who lives in a small apartment with his wife, Ertha. Henry was admitted to the hospital last night after he called the doctor and told him that he could not catch his breath. Henry has several medical problems including COPD, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Henry and Ertha had one son who was killed in the war 10 years ago. Lillian Chambers, a 30-year-old Korean American female with no significant medical history, presented to the emergency department early this morning with acute right lower quadrant abdominal pain. After a diagnosis of ruptured appendix, an urgent appendectomy was performed. She insisted the bar be replaced in her new industrial piercing immediately after surgery so the holes would not close. Lillian is college educated, works full time as a social worker, and lives with her husband, Jay, and their infant son. Jacob Laduke is a 28-year-old Native American male with a history of ulcerative colitis. He was directly admitted to the medical unit on Tuesday evening with a diagnosis of dehydration. Fifteen days ago, Jacob underwent a partial colectomy with creation of a transverse colostomy. Jacob’s girlfriend Virginia has been taking care of him since discharge and reports that Jacob has resisted participation in colostomy care. Virginia needs to return to her full-time job and in concerned with how Jacob will manage without her at this side. Jacob is very self-conscious of the acne he’s fought since puberty.

New Faces on Campus L H S O N S T A F F

Shanna Ingram Staff Simulation Facilitator

Jamie Quinn Director of the Learning Resource Center L H S O N F A C U L T Y

Katy Bartlett Clinical Instructor

Courtney Brandt Clinical Instructor

Halli Carr Clinical Assistant Professor

Adrianne Duvall Clinical Assistant Professor

Griselle Estrada Clinical Assistant Professor

Desi Newberry Clinical Associate Professor

Christine Oliver Clinical Instructor

Jaclyn Standring Clinical Assistant Professor

U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) DNP Program New Faculty – At the Phase 1 (Didactic) site Ft. Sam Houston, TX: LTC Richelle Demotica, Deputy Director, MAJ Nicole Ioset, Executive Officer, MAJ Jessica Stone as Phase 1 Faculty. At Phase 2 (Clinical) Sites: MAJ Ellen McKown, Clinical Site Director at Ft. Gordon, GA, Dr. Nancy Sweet Fitzgibbons, Assistant Clinical Site Director at Ft. Bliss, TX Faculty Changes and Military Promotions – A bittersweet farewell to the former USAGPAN Program Director, COL Denise Beaumont, who is retiring from the U.S. Army after a very distinguished career. While we rejoice with her in a job well done, her leadership and servant’s heart will be missed. Also, Michelle Johnson promoted to LTC, and Nicole Ioset promoted to MAJ. LTC Michelle Johnson moved from Phase 1 Executive Officer to Phase 2 Clinical Site Director at Fort Hood, TX. LTC Michael Neill, LTC James Hacker and LTC John Reed moved on to new Army assignments. Faculty (Academic) Rank Assignments and Promotions – Clinical Professor: Dr. Brian Benham | Clinical Associate Professor: COL Denise Beaumont, LTC Michelle Johnson, Dr. John Murphy and Dr. Nancy Sweet-Fitzgibbon | Clinical Assistant Professor: MAJ Ellen McKown, LTC Janice Daniel and MAJ Nicole Loset | Clinical Instructor: LTC Richelle Demotica Congratulations on USAGPAN Student Promotions! – Promoted to Major: Jonathan Cameron and Nick Maffey | Promoted to Captain: Aleczander Battelle, Shantall Cummins, Brett Hebert, Logan Hirsch, Agnieszka Jackson, Alison Martin, Martin Nguyen, Phillip Noble, Melissa Ouellette, Clifford Payne, Timothy Pluta, Jacob Poore, Justin Rajala, Reginald Reid, Jr., James Roesner, William Schahn, Cody Scovel, Arik Steinberg, Sally Trickett, Jaime Viscarra, Jennifer Walrond USAGPAN Student Receives Special Recognition – LHSON’s 3rd year USAGPAN Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CPT Savanah Hess, at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, was honored with a very special military tradition and presented the Hospital Commander’s “coin” on Thursday, December 17, 2020 for her exemplary actions during a code in the VA ICU while she was assisting the ICU team. CPT Hess managed the airway like a professional in an unfamiliar environment, under stress, on a COVID positive patient who decompensated. The code was described by the seasoned anesthesiologist who submitted the code team for the coin as, “…the most organized and well-run code I have ever been a part of…”. Congratulations, CPT Hess!

Faculty/Staff Highlights Leadership in Nursing · Cheryl A. Tucker, DNP, RN, CNE, Clinical Associate Professor & Undergraduate Level II Coordinator, was selected to serve on the 2020-2021 American Heart Association (AHA)-Congenital Heart Foundation (CHF) Congenital Heart Defect Research Awards Peer Review Committee. She was also selected to Chair the Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Honor Society of Nursing Region 6 Global Service Committee 2020-2021 and was selected by STTI Honor Society of Nursing as an International Nurse Leader Review Committee Member July 2019- June 2021. · Jennifer Hensley, EdD, CNM, WHNP-BC, LCCE, Clinical Professor and Coordinator of the Nurse-Midwifery Program Track in the Doctor of Nursing Practice, was recognized in June 2020 as a new Fellow of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) · Beth L. Hultquist, PhD, RN, CNE, FastBacc® Coordinator and Clinical Associate Professor, received the 2020 Baylor Alumni By Choice. · Lisa M. Jones, DNP, MPH, RN, was named the new FastBacc® Clinical Coordinator in addition to serving as a Lecturer in May 2020. · Kelly Rossler, PhD, RN, CHSE, Associate Professor, was celebrated on Baylor University Research Day, September 25, 2020, proudly highlighting the NIH grant received in fall 2019. Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing and Baylor Scott & White Research Institute were awarded funding from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering of the National Institutes of Health for research focused on developing a virtual reality simulator to train Registered Nurses in medication administration safety. Co-Leading the research study is Dr. Rossler and Dr. Ganesh Sankaranarayanan, Assistant Director, Center for Evidence Based Simulation, Academic Simulation Program, Baylor Scott & White Health. · Nan Ketcham, PhD (c), RN, CNE, Enrollment Management and Education Compliance Clinical Associate Professor, received the DAISY award in Fall 2020.

Award From Dr. Benjamin F. Brown IV Fund for Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Scholarship

D Magazine Excellence in Nursing 2020 Awards Congratulations to LHSON honorees of D Magazine’s 2020 Excellence in Nursing Awards. LHSON recipients included: Jeanne Carey and Drs. Kathryn Osteen, Cheryl Tucker and Kelly Rossler.

Senior Baylor Fellow Recognized at LHSON The LHSON congratulates Dr. Lyn Prater as a Senior Baylor Fellow for 2020-2021. She is distinguished for her excellence in teaching including her notable innovation and inspiration.

Nursing Innovation Grant Program Award Dr. Erin Killingsworth and Dr. Marie Lindley were selected for a Nursing Innovation Grant Program (NIGP) award under the 2020-2022 RFA, Supporting Clinical Learning Experiences to Mitigate Impediments Due to COVID-19. This grant will be used to support the clinical learning experiences in the traditional BSN, FastBacc®, and Distance ABSN programs. The grant will also help support the purchase of more equipment, two telepresence robots that will allow for students having to quarantine or distance students to still be able to participate in lab and simulation, and the development of four new facilitated online clinical utilizing simulation (FOCUS) in pediatrics, obstetrics, mental health, and community.

Announced in July 2020, Dr. Renee Flippo received an award from BU through the Dr. Benjamin F. Brown IV Fund for Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Scholarship to support the nursing schools work and partnership at Bangalore Baptist Hospital in India. The project titled, An Interdisciplinary Approach to Promote Global Public Health by Implementing EvidenceBased Neonatal and Pediatric Palliative Care in India, began June 1, 2020 and runs through May 31, 2021 in partnership with BBH in Bengaluru, India. The project is led by Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Renee Flippo along with Co-PIs, Shelby Garner, PhD, RN, CNE, Associate Professor, LHSON and Jessica Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, Clinical Professor, LHSON.

New Ethnic Minority Student Nurses Association The LHSON announced a new student organization in fall 2020, the Ethnic Minority Student Nurses Association. Led by faculty member, Dr. Lina Nguyen, the group was applauded during National Hispanic Heritage Month observed September 15-October 15, 2020 and highlighted that 18% of the LHSON’s current BSN students report they are Hispanic or Latino.

FAB Awards Dr. Shelby Garner presented the FAB award winners in November 2020. The faculty recipient was Dr. Ethany Howden, nominated for her tireless work with the BSNA group. The staff award was granted to Jennett Hale for her constant help with our students and welcoming them to the LHSON.

BaylorPLUS Salute Baylor University recognized Jeanne Carey in fall 2020 with the BaylorPLUS Salute. Presented to her by Cheryl Gochis, VP for HR and Chief HR Officer for Baylor University, the award honors Jeanne for going above and beyond expectations to provide nursing students with exceptional clinical simulations.

Faculty Accomplishments & Accolades Publications Asare, M., Agyei-Baffour, P., Lanning, B. A., Barimah Owusu, A., Commeh, M. E., Boozer, K., Koranteng, A., Spies, L. A., Montealegre, J. R., & Paskett, E. D. (2020). Multi-Theory Model and Predictors of Likelihood of Accepting the Series of HPV Vaccination: A Cross-Sectional Study among Ghanaian Adolescents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(2), 571. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17020571. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17020571 Badakhsh, M., Hastings-Tolsma, M., Firouzkohi, M., Amirshahi, M., & Hashemi, Z. S. (2020). The lived experience of women with a high-risk pregnancy: A phenomenology investigation. Midwifery, 82, 102625. https://doi.org/S0266-6138(19)30316-X Benavidez, G., Asare, M., Lanning, B., Ylitalo, K., Fakhoury, C., Thompson, N., Boozer, K., & Mamudu, H. M. (2020). Young adults’ human papillomavirus-related knowledge: source of medical information matters. Public Health, 182, 125-130. https://doi.org/ S0033-3506(20)30030-5 Blunt, M., Joseph, L., George, C., & Garner, S. (2020). Building youth health champions in an Indian subpopulation for non-communicable disease prevention. Health Education Journal, 79(3), 303-314. https://doi.org/10.1177/0017896919880931 Breitkreuz, K. R., Kardong-Edgren, S., Gilbert, G. E., DeBlieck, C., Maske, M., Hallock, C., Lanzara, S., Parrish, K., Rossler, K., Turkelson, C., Ellertson, A., Brown, K. N., Swetavage, T., Werb, M., Kuchler, E. G., Saiki, L., & Noe, S. R. (2020). A multi-site study examining the usability of a virtual reality game designed to improve retention of sterile catheterization skills in nursing students. Simulation & Gaming, https://doi.org/10.1177/1046878120954891 Caldwell, E. P., & Melton, K. (2020). Health Literacy of Adolescents. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 55, 116-119. https://doi.org/S08825963(20)30587-X Carey, J. M., & Rossler, K. (2020). The How When Why of High Fidelity Simulation. StatPearls (). StatPearls Publishing LLC. https:// doi.org/NBK559313 Chambers, S., Jnah, A., & Newberry, D. (2020). The Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome in the Neonate. Advances in Neonatal Care: Official Journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses, https://doi.org/10.1097/ ANC.0000000000000785 Conroy, S. F., Hastings-Tolsma, M., Voreis, K., & Deboskey, H. (2020). Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Qualitative Study for Reconsidering Nursing Care in the United States. Journal of Holistic Nursing: Official Journal of the American Holistic Nurses’ Association, 38(4), 336-349. https://doi.org/10.1177/0898010120903167 DelFavero, J. J., Jnah, A. J., & Newberry, D. (2020). Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency and the Benefits of Early Screening. Neonatal Network: NN, 39(5), 270-282. https://doi.org/10.1891/07300832.39.5.270

Di Salvo, M. L., Hargett, S. L., Jnah, A., & Newberry, D. (2020). System Specific Effects of Therapeutic Hypothermia with Neonatal Encephalopathy: Pearls for Clinicians. Neonatal Network: NN, 39(4), 205-214. https://doi.org/10.1891/0730-0832.39.4.205 Garner, S. L., George, C. E., Young, P., Hitchcock, J., Koch, H., Green, G., Mahid, Z., & Norman, G. (2020). Effectiveness of an mHealth application to improve hypertension health literacy in India. International Nursing Review, 67(4), 476-483. https://doi. org/10.1111/inr.12616 Garner, S. L., Samyappan, J., Cyriac, R., Vidhya, P., Selva, F. E., & Muggalla, D. S. (2020). Simulation Evaluation: Observation Versus Self-Efficacy Among Nursing Students in India. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 39, 55-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2019.11.005 Glaser, M. A., Hughes, L. M., Jnah, A., & Newberry, D. (2021). Neonatal Sepsis: A Review of Pathophysiology and Current Management Strategies. Advances in Neonatal Care: Official Journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses, 21(1), 49-60. https://doi.org/10.1097/ ANC.0000000000000769 Meraz, R. (2020). Medication Nonadherence or Self-care? Understanding the Medication Decision-Making Process and Experiences of Older Adults With Heart Failure. The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 35(1), 26-34. https://doi.org/10.1097/ JCN.0000000000000616 Moreno, L., & Peck, J. L. (2020). Nurse Practitioner-Led Telehealth to Improve Outpatient Pediatric Tracheostomy Management in South Texas. Journal of Pediatric Health Care: Official Publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners, 34(3), 246-255. https://doi.org/S0891-5245(19)30305-0 Neathery, M., Taylor, E. J., & He, Z. (2020). Perceived barriers to providing spiritual care among psychiatric mental health nurses. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 34(6), 572-579. https://doi.org/S08839417(20)30560-4 Nguyen, A. P. (2020). Risk perception of developing diabetes: A concept analysis. Nursing Forum, 55(4), 559-568. https://doi.org/10.1111/ nuf.12462 Nguyen, A. P., Loescher, L. J., & McEwen, M. M. (2020). Perceived Risk of Developing Diabetes in the General Population and Asian Americans: Systematic Review. Journal of Transcultural Nursing: Official Journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society, 31(2), 188-201. https://doi. org/10.1177/1043659619876685 Norton, T., Newberry, D., & Jnah, A. (2020). Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia: A Concise Review. Advances in Neonatal Care: Official Journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses, https:// doi.org/10.1097/ANC.0000000000000775 Olvera, L., Smith, J. S., Prater, L., & Hastings-Tolsma, M. (2020). Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration During Emergent Birth Center Transfers: A Quality Improvement Project. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health, 65(4), 555-561. https://doi. org/10.1111/jmwh.13076

Peck, J. L. (2020a). COVID-19: Impacts and Implications for Pediatric Practice. Journal of Pediatric Health Care: Official Publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners, 34(6), 619-629. https://doi.org/S0891-5245(20)30177-2 Peck, J. L. (2020b). Human Trafficking of Children: Nurse Practitioner Knowledge, Beliefs, and Experience Supporting the Development of a Practice Guideline: Part Two. Journal of Pediatric Health Care: Official Publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners, 34(2), 177-190. https://doi.org/S08915245(19)30481-X Peck, J. L., Meadows-Oliver, M., Hays, S. M., & Maaks, D. G. (2020). White Paper: Recognizing Child Trafficking as a Critical Emerging Health Threat. Journal of Pediatric Health Care: Official Publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners, https://doi.org/S0891-5245(19)30669-8 Peck, J. L. (2020). Child Trafficking Victims in Pediatric Surgical Environments: Implications for Nursing Care and Advocacy. Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing, 9(4), 116-124. https://doi.org/10.1097/ JPS.0000000000000266 Rossler, K. L., & Hardin, K. (2020). Teaching Newly Licensed RNs to Build an Interprofessional Collaborative Practice. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 51(7), 331-337. https://doi. org/10.3928/00220124-20200611-09 Spies, L. A., & Lan Anh, M. T. (2020). Provider perceptions of hypertension care in a low-resource setting. International Journal of Nursing Practice, e12900. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijn.12900 Thornberry, A., Garcia, T. J., Peck, J., & Sefcik, E. (2020). Occupational Health Nurses’ Self-Efficacy in Smoking Cessation Interventions: An Integrative Review of the Literature. Workplace Health & Safety, 68(11), 533-543. https://doi.org/10.1177/2165079920925106 Tucker, C. A. (2020). Succession planning for academic nursing. Journal of Professional Nursing: Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 36(5), 334-342. https://doi.org/S87557223(20)30028-4 Spies, L.A. & Mulenga, J. (2020). Provider Perceptions about Hypertension: A Mixed Methods Study in Zambia. Clinical Nursing Research, doi/10.1177/1054773820904634 Rossler, K.L, Hardin, K., & Taylor, J. (2020). Teaching interprofessional socialization and collaboration to nurses transitioning into critical care. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 49, p. 9-15. https://doi. org/10.1016/j.ecns.2020.03.012.

Presentations (by year and month) Flippo, R., Garner, S., & Peck, J. (2020). An Interdisciplinary Approach to Promote Global Public Health by Implementing Evidence-Based Neonatal and Pediatric Palliative Care in India. [Conference session]. 6th Annual Pan-Pacific Nursing Conference, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. Jones, R., Osteen, K. (2020). Management of the Obstetric Patient with Congenital Heart Disease: What the Advanced Practice Nurse Should Know. [Conference session]. Nam Dinh University of Nursing Scientific Conference, Nam Dinh, Vietnam. Virtual meeting.

Nursing Leadership in Action The LHSON congratulates Jessica L. Peck DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAAN, Clinical Professor of Nursing on the outstanding recognition and national leadership opportunities she received in 2020. The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) announced in August 2020 that Dr. Peck was selected in addition to 230 other distinguished nurse leaders to join the 2020 Class of Fellows. The inductees were recognized for their significant contributions to health and health care at the Academy’s annual Transforming Health, Driving Policy Conference that took place virtually October 29-31, 2020. Dr. Peck was also honored to receive the 2020 Capstone College of Nursing (CCN) Alumni Award. This award is presented annually to a distinguished University of Alabama CCN graduate who has demonstrated continuous and exemplary contributions to the profession of nursing and/or healthcare. Exemplifying her outstanding leadership, Dr. Peck was named the President of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and NAPNAP Partners for Vulnerable Youth for the 2020-2021 term. Congratulations also to Dr. Peck for being the recipient of the 2020 Award for Excellence from the American Nurse Practitioners as Texas Advocate of the year.

Prater, L. (2020). COVID-19 Units: Resiliency and Caregiver from Hospital Employee and Student Perspectives. [Conference session]. North Texas Institute for Nurse Educators: Empowering Nurse Educators Virtual conference Dallas, TX, United States. Virtual meeting.

Estrada, G. B. (2020, April). Self-Care: Identifying What We Need During the Covid-19 Pandemic. [Zoom webinar]. Guest presenter for the Self-Care Sunday series offered by the National Association of Hispanic Members. Virtual meeting.

Prater, L. (2020). The Art of Being a Good Guest: Helping Students Learn Cultural Humility Using the Pedagogy of Reflection. [Conference session]. Provost Faculty Forum, Baylor University, Waco, TX, United States.

Asare, M., Agyei-Baffour, P., Lanning, A. B., Owusu, A. B., Commeh, M. E., Boozer, K., Adunline, G., Spies, L. A., Koranteng, A. (2020, April 1- 4). Multi-Theory Model and Determinants of HPV Vaccinations among Ghanaian Adolescents: A Cross-sectional Study. [Paper presentation]. Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine 41st Annual Meeting, in San Francisco, CA, United States.

Soltwisch, M. (2020). Health Educator and Presenter at Together We Bake. [Conference session]. Alexandria, Virginia, United States. Neathery, M. (2020, January 9). Spiritual Perspectives, Spiritual Care, and Knowledge of Recovery Among Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses. [Conference session]. Baylor University School of Nursing Faculty Development Program: Illuminating Our Practice and Scholarship, Dallas, TX, United States. Virtual meeting. Bradley, D., & Plank, L. (2020, January 30-February 1). Influencing the Future of Nursing Executive Practice: A Unique Partnership. [Poster presentation]. American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2020 Doctoral Conference, Naples, FL, United States. Hitchcock, J., Garner, S.L., George, C.E., Young, P., Koch, H., Norman, G., Green, G., Fendt, M., Babu, S. (2020, February 7-9). Effectiveness of using art and design in mHealth Applications to improve Hypertension and Diabetes Health Literacy in India. [Conference session]. International Conference: Art, Aesthetics, and the Medical and Health Humanities. University of Kent, Canterbury, England. Petty, D.S. & Tucker, C.A. (2020, February). Service Learning with Reflection: A Vehicle to Support Clinical Practicums. [Poster presentation]. Baylor University Creations: Celebrating Transformation Research and Scholarship, Waco, TX, United States. Petty, D.S. (2020, February). Powerful impact of family diaries in a Cardiothoracic Transplant Intensive Care Unit. [Poster presentation]. Baylor University Creations: Celebrating Transformation Research and Scholarship, Waco, TX, United States.

Caldwell, E.P. (2020, April 20-21). Health literacy of adolescents in Texas. [Poster presentation]. Conference on Adolescent Health 7th Annual Meeting. Detroit, MI, United States. Hastings-Tolsma M, Stoffel R, Stinchcomb A, Kane RR & Turner, J. (2020, April 28-May1). Effect of Rubus ideaus (red raspberry) consumption during pregnancy in a mouse model. [Paper presentation]. 2020 International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health, Cleveland, OH, United States. Newberry, D. M. (2020, May). Coronavirus Disease 2019: The Neonate, Risk for Vertical Transmission and Perinatal/ Neonatal Management Strategies. [Conference session]. National Association of Neonatal Nurses. Virtual meeting. Hastings-Tolsma M, Stoffel R, Stinchcomb A & Kane B. (2020, May 29-June 2, 2020). Effect of Rubus ideaus (red raspberry) consumption during pregnancy in a mouse model. [Paper presentation]. 65th Annual American College of Nurse-Midwives Meeting, Austin, TX, United States. Petty, D.S. & Tucker, C.A. (2020, May 15 –June 1). Service learning with reflection: A vehicle to support clinical practicums. [Conference session]. Minding nursing through service, research, and best practices. 2020 Biennial STTI Beta Chi Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice Conference, Shreveport, LA, United States. Virtual meeting. https://vic.nsula.edu/Watch/x5D6Mzp8

Tucker, C.A., & Petty, D.S. (2020, February). Sherpath for Gerontologic Nursing: Content reviewers. [Poster presentation]. Baylor University Creations: Celebrating Transformation Research and Scholarship, Waco, TX, United States.

Hensley, J. (2020, May 29-June 2, 2020). One-shot CBT-I for Insomnia. [Poster presentation]. 65th Annual American College of Nurse-Midwives Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, United States.

Tynes, C. (2020, March 15– 16). Nursing’s Knowledge of Nutrition, Obesity and Disease Risk. [Poster presentation]. Memphis Nurse Educator Institute, Memphis, TN, United States.

Caldwell, E.P. (2020, June). The health literacy of adolescents. [Poster presentation]. Academy on Communication in Healthcare Annual Conference. Virtual conference.

Tynes, C. (2020, March 15– 16). Creative Learning Experiences that Provide Students with Opportunities to Explore Social Determinants of Health, Health Disparities and the Role of the Nurse in Improving Health Outcomes Among Vulnerable Populations. [Poster presentation]. Memphis Nurse Educator Institute, Memphis, TN, United States.

Bradley, D. (2020, June 9). Leading to the Future: Capitalizing on Crisis, COVID 19. [Conference session]. Texas Organization for Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Education. Virtual workshop.

Caldwell, R. (2020, March 20-22). Creative Teaching Strategies for Population Health that Facilitate Exploration of Determinants of Health, Health Disparities and Nurses’ Role in Improving Health Outcomes in Vulnerable Populations. [Poster presentation]. Memphis Nurse Educator Institute, Memphis, TN, United States. Lindley, M. (2020, March 20-22). Using Simulation to Prepare Future Nurse Leaders for the Board Room. [Poster presentation]. Memphis Nurse Educator Institute, Memphis, TN, United States.

Garner, S. L., George, C. E., Young, P., Kock, H., Hitchcock, J., Fendt, M., Green, G. Kingsley, R. (2020, June 9). Design and Testing of Mobile Health Applications to Improve Non-Communicable Disease Health Literacy among Vulnerable Populations in India. [Conference session]. Baylor College of Medicine: Center of Excellence Health Equity Training and Research. Virtual meeting. Nguyen, A., McEwen, M., Loescher, L. & Brewer, B. (2020, August 13-16). Perceived risk of developing diabetes and health-promoting behaviors in Vietnamese Americans with prediabetes. [Poster presentation]. 2020 American Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Annual National Conference. Virtual Conference.

Caldwell, E.P. and Rosonet, L. (2020, September). The influence of health-seeking behavior on the health literacy of adolescents with sickle cell disease. [Paper presentation]. Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses 44th Annual Conference. New York, NY, United States. Spies, L.A. & Feutz, K. (2020, September). Preparing Nurse Practitioners to Care for a Global Population Locally. [Conference session]. Texas Nurse Practitioners Fall Conference. Dallas, Texas, United States. Bradley, D., Wright, D., Price, G., Doherty, D., Guinan, K. (2020, September 14). Aspire... to Envision: Leveraging the Past to Create a Bright Future, opening session. [Conference session]. Association for Nursing Professional Development. Virtual conference. Ketcham, N. (2020, September 22). Data Diving, Data Dumping, Data Mining, Data Overload! Don’t Drown in Data? [Poster Presentation]. National League for Nursing 2020 Education Summit. Virtual meeting. Ketcham, N., & Petty, D.S. (2020, September 23). I’m Tired of Busy Work! Redesigning Cultural Immersion Experiences in Population Health. [Conference session]. National League for Nursing 2020 Education Summit. Virtual meeting. Neathery, M., Tucker, C., Steinke, J., & Mann, L. (2020, September 30 –October 4). Inclusion of Spirituality & Spiritual Care in Psychiatric Mental Health Undergraduate Textbooks. [Poster presentation]. American Psychiatric Nurses Association 34th Annual National Conference. Virtual meeting. Neathery, M. & Evans, K. (2020, September 30 –October 4). Pre-licensure Education Committee: Panel Discussion. American Psychiatric Nurses Association 34th Annual National Conference. Virtual meeting. Neathery, M. (2020, September 30 –October 4). Barriers to Providing Spiritual Care Among Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses: Implications for Practice and Education. [Poster presentation]. American Psychiatric Nurses Association 34th Annual National Conference. Virtual meeting. Perez, K. (2020, October). Facilitating an Active Online Learning Environment. [Conference session]. North Texas Institute for Nurse Educators Virtual Event sponsored by the DFW Hospital Council Foundation. Virtual meeting. Garner, S. L., George, C. E., Hitchcock, J., Koch, H., Young, P., Fendt, M., & Kingsley, R. (2020, October 6-8). An International Faith-Based Collaboration to Design and Test mHealth Applications in India. [Conference session]. USAID Evidence Summit on Strategic Religious Engagement, 12 Annual Summit. Virtual meeting. Tucker, C.A. & Osteen, K. (2020, October 16). Transforming a lecture into a simulated patient encounter [Poster presentation]. Navigating the Rough Seas of a Pandemic: Creating Innovative Simulation-Based Experiences to Stay Afloat. 2020 Texas League of Nursing Education Summit. Virtual meeting. Tynes, C. (2020, October 22-25). Triple Burden of Malnutrition Impact on Global Health. [Poster presentation]. Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses 29th Annual Convention. Virtual meeting.

2020 DFW GREAT 100 Nurses Awards – Dr. Deborah Petty The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) is proud to have twenty-one nurses recognized over the years as DFW Great 100 Nurses. In May 2020 we congratulated Dr. Deborah Petty, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, Clinical Assistant Professor, LHSON. “I am honored to be chosen as a DFW Great 100 Nurse,” said Dr. Petty. “The nursing profession provides so many opportunities to minister to the needs of others. Each one of us is able to use our specific strengths, passions, and expertise to help others attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life. We are so blessed!” This award has become recognized throughout the nursing community as an esteemed honor and prestigious accomplishment. LHSON faculty who have previously been recognized for their significant contributions to nursing as a role model, leader, community servant, and compassionate caregiver include: (2019) Barbara D. Commune; (2018) Drs. Elizabeth Perry Caldwell, Renee Flippo, Kathryn Osteen and Rebecca Meraz; (2017) Drs. Robin Caldwell, Shelby Garner, Lyn Prater and Lori Spies; (2016) Drs. Shelley F. Conroy, Claudia Beal and Melissa Neathery; (2012) Barbara Devitt and Dr. Cheryl Tucker; (2011) Beckie Phillips; (2008) Dr. Renee Jones; (2004) Drs. Linda Plank and Becky W. Althaus; (1995) Dr. Mary Ann Faucher and (1993) Nan Ketcham. To view a list of all the honorees visit: http://www.dfwgreat100nurses.com/honorees/ We also congratulate Baylor LHSON alums that received the 2020 award including: Lindsay Backschies, MSN 2018; Jonathan Morgan, BSN 2009 and MSN 2019; Stephanie Adams, BSN 2008; Lori Weber, BSN 2003; Margaret Rhoads, BSN 1994 and Michelle Kimsey, BSN 1991.

Estrada, G. B. (2020, November). Self-Care for Nursing Students During the Covid-19 Pandemic. [Online presentation-Microsoft Teams]. Hispanic Student Nursing Association, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, United States. Virtual meeting. McGee, J. S., Myers, D. R., Meraz, R., & Davie, M. (2020, November 4-7). The spiritual dimensions of caring for a family member with early-stage dementia. [Poster presentation]. Gerontological Society of America 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting. Virtual meeting. August 2020, Grad Jennifer Rockhold, DNP, CNM, Accepted for Poster Presentation at American College of Nurse-Midwives 66th Annual Meeting: “Multimodal Pain Management Interventions to Decrease Opioid Use after Cesarean Section.” Lanning B. & Spies, L. A. (March 19, 2020). Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). Annual Meeting. Arlington, Virginia. Price, B. & Singbusch, C. (2020 July). That’s Sim? Exploring Simulation Modalities. (Podium Presentation). SimOps. Virtual Conference. Price, B. (2020 August). Baylor University LHSON Simulation Reimagined. (Conference Session). SimGHOSTS Global Experience 2020. Virtual Conference. Price, B. & Singbusch, C. (2020 August). Hi-Fi Isn’t Always Right! Exploring Simulation Modalities. (Podium Presentation). SimGHOST Global Experience 2020. Virtual Conference. Carey, J., Price, B., & Singbusch, C. (2020 August). A 9-Dot Problem Solution to Creating, Sustaining, & Growing a Simulation Program. (Plenary Presentation). SimGHOSTS Global Experience 2020. Virtual Conference.

Congratulations Colonel Steven Kertes Congratulations are due to Colonel Steven Kertes, recently promoted to Colonel, as well as for his new assignment as the U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) Program Director! As COL Kertes approaches twenty-two years with the U.S. Army his career includes earning a BSN from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, commissioning into the Army Nurse Corps, serving first as a Critical Care nurse, then earning an MSN with a focus in Anesthesia Nursing from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences followed by serving as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). In 2017 he earned a DNP in Advance Practice and Leadership from Chamberlain College of Nursing. As part of Baylor University and LHSON, COL Kertes is a Clinical Associate Professor and teaches in the USAGPAN. COL Kertes has served two tours of duty in Iraq as a CRNA, and throughout his career received numerous awards and decorations from the Army, as well as publishing many research projects. In addition to his role as our new USAGPAN Program Director he also serves as Deputy Anesthesia Nursing Consultant to the Office of the Army Surgeon General. We are honored to have you on the LHSON team!

U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) Publications Buonora J, Custer J, Villamin K, Schumacher J, Simpson H, La Fave J, Valdivieso D, Ceremuga T. Effects of pregabalin on gene expression in the amygdalae and hippocampi of rats exposed to post-traumatic stress, Current Trends in Neurology, 13:27-47, 2019. Neill MJ, Burgert J, Blouin D, Tigges B, Rodden K, Roberts R, Anderson P, Hallquist T, Navarro J, O’Sullivan J, Johnson D. Effects of Humeral Intraosseous Epinephrine in a Pediatric Hypovolemic Cardiac Arrest Porcine Model. Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open. Feb 2020, 5(1) e000372; DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2019-000372. Beaumont, D., Johnson, M., Hensler, J.G., Blouin, D., O’Sullivan, J., Johnson, D. Tibial Intraosseous and Intravenous Administration of Epinephrine in Normovolemic and Hypovolemic Cardiac Arrest. EC Anesthesia, 6 (4): 10-17, 2020. Ceremuga T, Ayala M, Henson D, Chicoine R, Celestino J, Chun S, DeGroot J, Glynn A, Randall S, Stanley L, and Beaumont D. Assessment of Military Personnel, Veterans, and Family Taking Herbal Supplements, AANA Journal, 88(3): 191-202, 2020. Yauger YJ, Johnson MD, Mark J, Le T, Woodruff T, Silvey S, Revis J, Blouin D, O’Sullivan J, Brady, K, Hensler JG, Johnson D. Tibial Intraosseous Administration of Epinephrine is Effective in Restoring ROSC in a Pediatric Normovolemic but not Hypovolemic Cardiac Arrest Model. Pediatric Emergency Care, 2020 May 22. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000002127. PMID: 32453255, Online ahead of print. Schauer SG, Naylor JF, Beaumont DM, April MD, Tanaka K, Baldwin D, Maddry JK, Becker TE, De Lorenzo, RA. Airway management in the prehospital, combat environment – Analysis of after-action reviews and lessons learned. Journal of Special Operations Medicine, 20(3): 62-66, 2020. Yauger YJ, Beaumont DM, O’Sullivan J, Hensler JG, Johnson D. Endotracheal Administered Epinephrine is Effective in Restoring Return of Spontaneous Circulation Within a Pediatric Swine Hypovolemic Cardiac Arrest Model. Pediatric Emergency Care, 21 July 2020, doi: 10.1097/ PEC.0000000000002208, Online ahead of print. Kertes, SS. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening in Preoperative Patients, Military Medicine. Pending Publication, 2020. Veith M, Beiswanger L, Orozc, R, Lehtonen R, Jackson S, Benham B. Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Post-operative Pain Control in Adult Surgical Patients: an Umbrella Review Protocol. Joanna Briggs Evidence Synthesis and Implementation Reports Journal, 2020; 18(8): 1794-1800. doi: 10.11124/JBISRIR-D-19-00226. Contributing Author, MAJ Janet Sims CRNA: Harne, W. et al., Management of COVID-19 in Austere Operational Environments (Prehospital and Prolonged Field Care), Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice Guideline, Special Edition v1.0, April 14, 2020. Beaumont D, Johnson M, Hensler JG, Blouin D, O’Sullivan J, Johnson D. Tibial Intraosseous, Intravenous, and Endotracheal Epinephrine Administration in a Hypovolemic Cardiac Arrest Model. International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research, Volume 4, Issue 6, 2020. http://ijmshr.com/view/6/2020

Beaumont D, Johnson M, Hensler JG, Blouin D, Johnson D. Humerus Administration of Epinephrine in Normovolemic and Hypovolemic Cardiac Arrest Porcine Models, submitted to Journal of Special Operation Medicine. Johnson M, Beaumont D, Hensler JG, Blouin D, O’Sullivan J, Johnson D. Effects of Epinephrine Administration in a Normovolemic and Hypovolemic Cardiac Arrest Model, submitted to Journal of Special Operations Medicine. Beaumont D, Johnson M, Hensler JG, Blouin D, O’Sullivan J, Johnson D. Effects of Tibial Intraosseous and Endotracheal Administration of Epinephrine on Area Under Curve and ROSC, submitted to American Journal of Disaster Medicine. Veith M, Beiswanger, L, Jackson, S, Orozco, R, Lethonen, R, Benham, B. The effectiveness of non-opioid pharmacological adjuncts for adult surgical patients. In preparation to the AANA Journal. Lovestrand D, Beaumont D, Calder S, Schmidt M, Calaro R. Simulation Training Exercise to Address Emergence Delirium in the Patient with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, submitted to The AANA Journal. Kertes S and Benham B. UPAC Functions; White Paper on the Compatibility of Portable Ventilators with the UPAC, submitted to the Office of the Surgeon General’s Nursing Anesthesia Consultant, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. Benham B and Kertes S. The Compatibility of the Draw-over Vaporizer with Military Field Ventilators, pending publication to the AANA Journal. Ginsburg BC, HenslerJG. Age-related changes in CB1 receptor expression and function, and the behavioral effects of cannabinoid receptor ligands, submitted to Neurobiology of Aging . Schauer SG, April MD, Fairley R, Uhaa N, Hudson IL, Johnson MD, Keen DE, De Lorenzo RA, A Comparison of the iGel Versus Cricothyrotomy by Combat Medics Using a synthetic cadaver model: A Randomized, controlled, pilot study. Journal of Special Operations Medicine. Accepted for publication.

Published Abstracts Ayala M, Beaumont D, Ceremuga T. Exploration of Predictive Modeling of DHA & VA Beneficiaries Dietary Supplements Use. TriService Nursing Program (TSNRP) Research and Evidence-Based Practice Dissemination Course, 27-30 April 2020. Published on-line for the cancelled TSNRP Dissemination Course 2020, https://www.usuhs.edu/tsnrp/presentation-abstract/exploration-predictive-modeling-dha-va-beneficiaries-dietary-supplement Johnson D and Johnson M. Effects of QuikClot Combat Gauze on Hemorrhage Control. TriService Nursing Program (TSNRP) Research and Evidence-Based Practice Dissemination Course, 27-30 April 2020. https://www.usuhs.edu/tsnrp/presentation-abstract/effects-quikclot-gauze-and-celox-rapid-hemorrhage-control Ayala, M, Beaumont, D, Ceremuga, T. Exploration of Predictive Modeling of Defense Health Agency (DHA) & Veterans Affairs (VA) Beneficiaries’ Dietary Supplements Use. Abstract accepted for presentation at the AANA Congress “State of the Science” virtual podium presentation, August 14-18, 2020. Benham BE and Kertes S. Assessing the operational effectiveness of modern field ventilators when used with the UPAC draw-over field anesthesia device. Virtual podium presentation, Abstract accepted for presentation at the AANA Congress “State of the Science” virtual podium presentation, August 14-18, 2020.

Yauger Y, Johnson MD, Mark J, Le T, Woodruff T, Silvey S, Blouin D, O’Sullivan J, Brady K, Hensler J, Johnson D. Tibial Intraosseous Administration of Epinephrine is Effective in Restoring ROSC in a Pediatric Normovolemic But Not Hypovolemic Cardiac Arrest Model. Abstract accepted for presentation at the AANA Congress “State of the Science” virtual poster session. August 14-18, 2020. Yauger YJ, Beaumont DM, Brady K, Schauer SG, O’Sullivan J, Hensler JG, Johnson, D. Endotracheal Administered Epinephrine is Effective in Restoring ROSC Within a Pediatric Swine Hypovolemic Cardiac Arrest Model. Abstract accepted for presentation at the AANA Congress “State of the Science” virtual poster session. August 14-18, 2020. Cummins S, Staab B, Walrond J, Crocker R. Emergency Manual for Anesthesia Crises. Abstract accepted for presentation at the AANA Congress “State of the Science” virtual poster session. August 14-18, 2020. Clark T, Allen B, Battelle A, Sims J, Attilio P. Evaluating the Implementation of Madigan Army Medical Center’s Opioid Sparing Anesthetic Pathway. Abstract accepted for presentation at the AANA Congress “State of the Science” virtual poster session. August 14-18, 2020. Butler A, Poore J, Schierenbeck M. Development of an Evidence Based Perioperative Anesthetic Pathway for Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery. Abstract accepted for presentation at the AANA Congress “State of the Science” virtual podium presentation, August 14-18, 2020.

Platform Presentations COL Denise Beaumont and LTC(P) Steven Kertes presented in conjunction with the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences faculty at the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators. The title was Two Distinct Military Programs for Training SRNAs Resulting in Licensed Independent Practitioners Serving in Operational Assignments Worldwide. Hallquist T. Overcoming Barriers to Change: Decreasing Pre-Operative Labs in ASA PS I and II Gynecology Patients, HANA Conference, Honolulu Hi, March 14, 2020. Fields R, and Canavati U. Assessing Anesthesia Provider Understanding of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Policy at Brooke Army Medical Center. Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX. April 7, 2020. Cosey H and Lancaster M. Would a Pediatric Trauma Resource be Beneficial to Deploying CRNAs? Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX. April 7, 2020. Rodden KL, Schumacher JF. Tranexamic Acid for the Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage: Changing Provider Practice Through Evidence-Based Practice, TAMC SRNA Anesthesia Conference, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI. April 20, 2020. Woodroof T and Rey A. Comparing Anesthesia Outcomes and Costs: A Retrospective Study for Data Collection and Analysis at a Central Texas Military Hospital. Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, TX. Ayala M, Beaumont D, Ceremuga T. Exploration of Predictive Modeling of DHA & VA Beneficiaries Dietary Supplements Use. Accepted for podium presentation at the TSNRP Dissemination Course 2020, San Antonio April 27-30. Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Johnson D and Johnson M. Effects of QuikClot Combat Gauze on Hemorrhage Control. Accepted for podium presentation at the TSNRP Dissemination Course 2020, San Antonio April 27-30. Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.

14 Medina M, Poore J, Butler A, Schierenbeck M. Development of an Evidenced Based Perioperative Anesthetic Pathway for Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery. Accepted for podium presentation at the AVANA Conference, San Antonio, TX. May 14-17, 2020. Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Ayala M, Beaumont D, Ceremuga T. Exploration of Predictive Modeling of Defense Health Agency (DHA) & Veterans Affairs (VA) Beneficiaries’ Dietary Supplements Use. “State of the Science” virtual podium presentation, AANA Congress, August 14-18, 2020. Butler A, Poore J. Development of an Evidence Based Perioperative Anesthetic Pathway for Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery. Research in Action scholarly project virtual podium presentation, AANA 2020 Congress. August 14-18, 2020. Benham BE and Kertes S. Assessing the operational effectiveness of modern field ventilators when used with the UPAC draw-over field anesthesia device. Virtual podium presentation, AANA 2020 Congress. August 14-18, 2020. Woodroof T, and Rey A. Comparing Anesthesia Outcomes and Costs: A Retrospective Study for Data Collection and Analysis at a Central Texas Military Hospital. Platform presentation at CRDAMC Research Day. Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, TX. Butler A, Poore J, Schierenbeck M. Development of an Evidence Based Perioperative Anesthetic Pathway for Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery. Virtual podium presentation, AANA National Congress, August 18, 2020. (0.5 CEU). Mehallow S, Beiswanger L, Buonora J, Butler A, Lehtonen R, Ceremuga T. Investigation of L-Theanine and Plasma Biomarkers in a Rodent PTSD Model. Virtual oral presentation, the Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Meeting, October 4, 2020. Butler A, Poore J, Schierenbeck M. Development of an Evidence Based Perioperative Anesthetic Pathway for Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery. Virtual podium presentation, WANA Fall Meeting, October 10, 2020. (0.25 CEU). Clark T, Allen B, Battelle A, Sims J, Attilio P. Evaluating the Implementation of Madigan Army Medical Center’s Opioid Sparing Anesthetic Pathway. Virtual podium presentation, WANA Fall Meeting, October 10, 2020. (0.25 CEU) Benham B, and Kertes S. The Compatibility of the Draw-over Vaporizer with Military Field Ventilators. Virtual podium presentation, AMSUS 2020 Annual Meeting, December 7-10, 2020.

Poster Presentations Hallquist T. Overcoming Barriers to Change: Decreasing Pre-Operative Labs in ASA PS I and II Gynecology Patients, HANA Conference, Honolulu, HI. March 14, 2020. Farr T, Leiwalo V, Webb R. Impact of Sugammadex on Anesthesia Practice at a Military Hospital: An Evidence Based Project. DNP project. WBAMC/Texas Tech Research Day Symposium, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX. April 1, 2020. Coleman J, Tigges B. Evidence-Based Neuromuscular Blockade Assessment in a Military Medical Center: A Quality Improvement Project. DNP project. WBAMC/Texas Tech Research Day Symposium, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX. April 1, 2020.

Cummins S, Staab B, Walrond J. Emergency Manual for Anesthesia Crisis. DNP project. WBAMC/Texas Tech Research Day Symposium, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX. April 1, 2020 Johnson D, Johnson M. Effects of QuikClot Combat Gauze on Hemorrhage Control. TriService Nursing Research Program (TSNRP) Dissemination Course, San Antonio, TX. 27-30 April 2020. Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Yauger YJ, Johnson M, Mark J, Le T, Woodruff T, Silvey S, Revis J, Blouin D, Brady K, Hensler JG, O’Sullivan J, Johnson D. TIO Epinephrine Restores ROSC in a Pediatric Normovolemic But Not Hypovolemic Arrest. TriService Nursing Research Program (TSNRP) Dissemination Course, San Antonio, TX. 27-30 April 2020. Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Yauger YJ, Beaumont D, Hensler JG, O’Sullivan J, Johnson D. ET Administered Epinephrine Restores ROSC Within Pediatric Hypovolemic Cardiac Arrest. TriService Nursing Research Program (TSNRP) Dissemination Course, San Antonio, TX. 27-30 April 2020. Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Ayala M, Beaumont D, Ceremuga T. Exploration of Predictive Modeling of DHA & VA Beneficiaries Dietary Supplements Use, TriService Nursing Research Program (TSNRP) Dissemination Course, San Antonio, TX. 27-30 April 2020. Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Husser T, Mark J, Buonora J, Benham B. The effectiveness of non-opioid pharmacological adjuncts for adult surgical patients: an umbrella review. TriService Nursing Research Program (TSNRP) Dissemination Course, San Antonio, TX. 27-30 April 2020. Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Medina M, Poore J, Butler A, Schierenbeck M. Development of an Evidenced Based Perioperative Anesthetic Pathway for Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery. AVANA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. 14-17 May 2020. Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Burrell D, Rey A, Baughn T, Valdivieso D, Canavati U, Trotter C, Ceremuga T. Pregabalin (Lyrica®) Prophylactic Effects on Neurobehavior in a Rat Model of PTSD. AVANA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. 14-17 May 2020. Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Yauger YJ, Johnson M, Mark J, Le T, Woodruff T, Silvey S, Revis J, Blouin D, Brady K, Hensler JG, O’Sullivan J, Johnson D. TIO Epinephrine Restores ROSC in a Pediatric Normovolemic But Not Hypovolemic Arrest. AVANA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. 14-17 May 2020. Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Yauger YJ, Beaumont D, Hensler JG, O’Sullivan J, Johnson D. ET Administered Epinephrine Restores ROSC Within Pediatric Hypovolemic Cardiac Arrest. AVANA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. 14-17 May 2020. Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Ayala M, Beaumont D, Ceremuga T, Exploration of Predictive Modeling of DHA & VA Beneficiaries Dietary Supplements Use. AVANA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. 14-17 May 2020. Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Johnson AD, Yauger J, Johnson M, Beaumont D, Hensler JG, O’Sullivan J, Blouin D, Neill M, Kertes S. Effects of Humerus and Intravenous Epinephrine Administration on Area Under the Curve and Survivability in Cardiac Arrest Model in Swine. Abstract accepted. Military Health System Research Symposium, August 24-27, 2020. Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Johnson AD, Beaumont D, Yauger J, Neill M, O’Sullivan J, Hensler JG, Blouin D, Kertes S, Johnson M. Effects of Humerus and Intravenous Epinephrine Administration in a Hypovolemic Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Model in Swine. Abstract accepted. Military Health System Research Symposium, August 24-27, 2020. Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Kertes S, Yauger J, Beaumont D, O’Sullivan J, Johnson M, Blouin D, Neill M. Effects of Endotracheal Administration of Epinephrine in Cardiac Arrest of Adult and Pediatric Swine. Abstract accepted. Military Health System Research Symposium, August 24-27, 2020. Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Yauger YJ, Beaumont DM, Brady K, Schauer SG, O’Sullivan J, Hensler JG, Johnson, D. Endotracheal Administered Epinephrine is Effective in Restoring ROSC Within a Pediatric Swine Hypovolemic Cardiac Arrest Model. Abstract accepted. Military Health System Research Symposium, August 24-27, 2020. Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Ayala, M, Beaumont, D, Ceremuga, T. Exploration of Predictive Modeling of Defense Health Agency (DHA) & Veterans Affairs (VA) Beneficiaries’ Dietary Supplements Use. AANA Congress “State of the Science” virtual poster session, August 14-18, 2020. Cummins S, Staab B, Walrond J, Crocker R. Emergency Manual for Anesthesia Crises. AANA Congress “State of the Science” virtual poster session. August 14-18, 2020. Clark T, Allen B, Battelle A, Sims J, Attilio P. Evaluating the Implementation of Madigan Army Medical Center’s Opioid Sparing Anesthetic Pathway. AANA Congress “State of the Science” virtual poster session. August 14-18, 2020. Yauger Y, Johnson MD, Mark J, Le T, Woodruff T, Silvey S, Blouin D, O’Sullivan J, Brady K, Hensler J, Johnson D. Tibial Intraosseous Administration of Epinephrine is Effective in Restoring ROSC in a Pediatric Normovolemic But Not Hypovolemic Cardiac Arrest Model. AANA Congress “State of the Science” virtual poster session. August 14-18, 2020. Yauger YJ, Beaumont DM, Brady K, Schauer SG, O’Sullivan J, Hensler JG, Johnson, D. Endotracheal Administered Epinephrine is Effective in Restoring ROSC Within a Pediatric Swine Hypovolemic Cardiac Arrest Model. AANA Congress “State of the Science” virtual poster session. August 14-18, 2020. Ayala, M, Beaumont, D, Ceremuga, T. Exploration of Predictive Modeling of Defense Health Agency (DHA) & Veterans Affairs (VA) Beneficiaries’ Dietary Supplements Use. Virtual poster presentation, US Army Medical Center of Excellence Graduate School Research and Education Symposium, September 9, 2020. Yauger YJ, Johnson M, Mark J, Le T, Woodruff T, Silvey S, Revis J, Blouin D, Brady K, Hensler JG, O’Sullivan J, Johnson D. TIO Epinephrine Restores ROSC in a Pediatric Normovolemic But Not Hypovolemic Arrest. Virtual poster presentation, US Army Medical Center of Excellence Graduate School Research and Education Symposium, September 9, 2020. Mehallow S, Beiswanger L, Buonora J, Butler A, Lehtonen R, Ceremuga T. Investigation of L-Theanine and Plasma Biomarkers in a Rodent PTSD Model, accepted for virtual oral presentation at the 2020 Georgia Anesthesia Symposium, October 3 and 4 2020.

Benham BE and Kertes S. Assessing the operational effectiveness of modern field ventilators when used with the UPAC draw-over field anesthesia device. Abstract submitted for podium and poster presentations, AMSUS Annual Meeting, December 2020, Baltimore, MD.

Grant Activity (Total: $1,462,323) Ongoing Awards Johnson AD, O’Sullivan J, Hensler JG, Yauger YJ, Neill M, Beaumont D. Epinephrine Administration in a Pediatric Normovolemic Cardiac Arrest Model. TriService Nursing Research Program Grant ($620,000). Neill M, Ceremuga T, Hensler JG. Effect of Fasting Diet on Anxiety and Neuroinflammation in Traumatic Brain Injury. TriService Nursing Research Program Grant ($419,423). Yauger YJ, Beaumont D, Hensler JG, O’Sullivan J, Johnson, AD. Effect of Pediatric Tibia Intraosseous Epinephrine Sequestration. TriService Nursing Research Program Grant ($420,000). Benham B, Kertes S. Evaluation of the Impact 754, Impact 731, Hamilton T1 and SAVeII Field Ventilators’ Compatibility with the UPAC Anesthesia Vaporizer. Army Nurse Corps Association Grant ($2,900).

Invited Lectures COL Denise Beaumont, CRNA. Integrating Current Evidence Based Practice Recommendations For Emergence Delirium Training Through Simulation”, presented to the Surgical and Anesthesia staff at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Polk, LA. March 9-10, 2020. Orozco R, SRNA. Perioperative Anesthesia & Local Anesthetics, invited lecturer Perioperative Nurses Course, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX. May 27, 2020.

Academic or Research Awards and Honors: Dr. Arthur “Don” Johnson was selected as the first TtriService Nursing Research Program (TSRNP) 2020 Nurse Scientific Mentorship Award for his superb guidance and mentorship of Nurse Scientist, CRNA Scientists, and Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists for more than 20 years. He will be presented this award in the near future. LTC Yauger was awarded 1st place for presentation of the following: Yauger YJ, Johnson M, Mark J, Le T, Woodruff T, Silvey S, Revis J, Blouin D, Brady K, Hensler JG, O’Sullivan J, Johnson D. TIO Epinephrine Restores ROSC in a Pediatric Normovolemic But Not Hypovolemic Arrest. Virtual poster presentation, US Army Medical Center of Excellence Graduate School Research and Education Symposium, September 9, 2020. Dr. Brian Benham, an expert in evidenced based practice and systematic review, was requested to assist with a systematic review training session (remote) for Texas Christian University, 30 September and 2 October.

LEARN. LEAD. SERVE.

Leading the Way LEARN. LEAD. SERVE. to Help Others New Corona Care Handbook

LHSON FastBacc® Student Steps in to Help

triving to exemplify the school motto, Learn.Lead.Serve.®, Katie Bott, a FastBacc® student in fall 2020 at the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON), wanted to make a positive difference during the pandemic. Since August 2020, Katie has been working with a global health nonprofit, One Good Turn, (OGT) and helped support the publication of the “Corona Care Handbook.” Dr. Ann Messer, Founder, Executive Director and Board Chair of OGT, and her colleague, Dr. Theresa Spalding, wrote the content for the handbook and Katie gathered COVID research for the team to review. The handbook is full of helpful information and quickly became a best-seller on Amazon. To view a free download visit: www.onegoodturn.org/free-corona-care-handbook.  With COVID-19 considered a new virus, the information regarding the virus was lacking in the beginning of 2020. However, as time went on, more and more information was presented but was difficult to decipher between what was factual and what was false. OGT knew that the only way to help was to condense everything into one factual, simple, easy-to-read source that would be accessible to the public. “I hope this handbook eases some of the anxiety surrounding COVID-19 such as the anxiety about not knowing what COVID-19 really is, how its spread and more,” said Katie. “I also hope that people can learn and implement simple ways to help fight the spread.” Katie’s inspiration to help with this project blossomed from a personal experience. In 2020 she lived at home with her mother, who is a public school teacher; her aunt who has special needs and her 91-year- old grandfather who has dementia. She and her mother both contracted COVID-19 earlier in the pandemic and were both very sick. Katie said they both followed the recommendations from the Corona Care Handbook and neither her grandfather nor her aunt became sick!

“What drew me to OGT was their focus on teaching,” said Katie. “Instead of going into impoverished countries, providing care, and then leaving, OGT has an emphasis on teaching the local health care providers and their community members. This teaching is built on the providers’ skill sets while utilizing the medications and diagnostic tools that are actually available in these communities. Instead of one-time clinics, OGT partners with communities for the long term. Following each project, they establish an open channel of communication that allows them to serve as an educational and informational resource for community health workers who otherwise would not have access to up-to-date medical information.” Making an impact at OGT during an unprecedented time in healthcare, Katie is a Dallas native and received her B.S. in Human Development and Family Sciences with an emphasis in Early Childhood from the University of Texas at Austin. A few years after transferring to North Carolina for a work opportunity in the private childcare sector, Katie completed a Nurse Aide course which inspired her to take a leap of faith and apply to the LHSON FastBacc® program. “If someone had told me that I would be starting an accelerated BSN program during a global pandemic, I would have thought they were crazy,” said Katie. “I don’t think it would have been possible without my faith. 2020 challenged me in ways I didn’t know were possible and God has revealed strengths within myself that I had no idea existed.” “Katie is a remarkable young woman and I’m so glad to be working with her,” said Dr. Messer, One Good Turn. “As all organizations, large and small work together to fight this pandemic we will create stronger and more interconnected communities as we prevail against this new illness.” One Good Turn is an international medical nonprofit organization. Their mission is to provide practical medical education to neglected and underserved communities all over the world. Although they see patients wherever they go, its main focus is on teaching: using each patient-clinician encounter as an modeling opportunity to develop and teach culturally appropriate “best practices” to health workers who have minimal access to medical education.

Therapeutic Patient Communication Research, Using See-Through Masks Underscoring our new routine of wearing masks invariably has triggered a question about whether wearing a standard cloth or disposable mask impedes nurses’ therapeutic communication with patients. Furthermore, would the use of a see-through mask be a solution to improve learning and therapeutic communication between nursing students and patients during a psychiatric simulation? Exploration of this pertinent subject is being conducted in a research study at the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) by Elesha R. Roberts, PhD, RN, CNEcl, CHSE, Albert Schweitzer Lifetime Fellow, Jonas Nursing Scholar. Dr. Robert’s research is titled, Can You Read My Lips, Promoting Therapeutic Communication Using See-Through Masks. Dr. Roberts research ran from mid-October through early November 2020. The project was led by Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Elesha Roberts along with CoPI, Michelle Ruby Jamison, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, Clinical Assistant Professor, LHSON. “The lack of effective communication can lead to misunderstandings, conflict, mistrust, missed opportunities, or low morale,” said Dr. Roberts. “As a psychiatric mental health professor, I believe in healthy communication not only with my students but with patients as well. Considering patients are already dealing with barriers in their lives related to their health and mental disease, poor communication should not add to their anxiety. Effective communication should promote healing.”

n spring 2020 the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) anticipated hosting its 9th annual Going for the Gold Gala at the Westin Galleria on April 25 however COVID-19 set in and caused the event to be postponed. Each year the gala is an important fundraising event for the LHSON and missing a year would mean less funds for our most critical needs at the nursing school such as scholarships for nursing students who are called to serve those in need. Striving to be compliant and relevant, we instead hosted a virtual gala on November 12, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The live stream online event captured 200 viewers and included a weeklong silent auction and live auction on the night of the virtual gala. Amidst the challenging year, the 2020 virtual gala surpassed silent auction fundraising totals from the previous two years raising more than $27,000 from 124 silent auction items, plus raising over $51,000 from 11 live auction items. Overall, combining the gala sponsorships, silent and live auctions, Fund-the-Need giving opportunities and registration gifts the 2020 gala raised approximately $613,000. Since the debut of the inaugural gala in 2012, the Going for the Gold Gala has become a transformational fundraising event for the LHSON raising over $5 million.

“The COVID-19 global pandemic has highlighted the integral role nurses have in healthcare, and donor support makes it possible for so many of our students to become Baylor nurses,” said Dr. Linda Plank, Interim Dean, LHSON. “Ironically, this year the World Health Organization declared 2020 as the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife” coinciding with the 200th birthday of the founder of modern-day nursing, Florence Nightingale. We also proudly celebrated the LHSON’s 110th birthday and Baylor University’s 175th birthday during this memorable year. So, with humble reflection we recognize there are so many reasons to celebrate especially nursing students who persevere through all the many challenges to obtain their education. This virtual gala allowed us to show our united support of our future Baylor nurses as they exemplify our school motto, Learn.Lead.Serve.®.” The virtual gala included pre-show entertainment for online guests starting at 6:30 p.m. with videos of thanks from current LHSON nursing students as well as live auction bidding instructions. Launching into the 9th annual Going for the Gold Virtual Gala at 7 p.m., Mary Ann Hill, Gala Chair, served as Master of Ceremonies. The streaming video offered remarks from Texas Governor Greg Abbott along with other special guests including: Dr. Linda A. Livingstone, President of Baylor University; Coach Kim Mulkey; Derek Haas, TV and Film Writer; and Noah Galloway, Author and

Veteran, plus Laura Cordova, LHSON grad. The final portion of the virtual gala included a live auction with professional auctioneer, Wes Pool from Murad Auctions. The virtual gala included a silent and live auction as well as Fund-the-Need giving opportunities. Support from sponsors, underwriters and volunteers remains crucial every year. Special thanks to all those who helped us transition this year from the postponed in-person gala in April to a virtual gala in November including: Mary Ann Hill, Gala event chair, 83 volunteers of the Gala Task Force Committee, 37 members of the Dean’s Board of Advocates and 47 Gala Student Ambassadors. Past Going for the Gold Galas have featured champion athletes and celebrities such as: Sean Lee, #50 Dallas Cowboys linebacker and his wife Megan Lee (2019 gala); Former First Lady of the United States, Laura Bush, and Dr. Linda Livingstone, President of Baylor University (2018 gala); Derek Haas, co-creator and executive producer of NBC’s hit television series Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Chicago Med and Chicago Justice (2017 gala); Noah Galloway, a wounded Operation Iraqi Freedom U.S. Army war veteran hero and finalist on the TV program, “Dancing with the Stars” along with Terrance Williams, Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver (2016 gala); Heisman Trophy winner and NFL Quarterback Robert Griffin III (RGIII) and former Baylor linebacker and NFL Hall of Famer, Mike Singletary (2015 gala); America’s gold medal legend Mary Lou Retton (2014 gala); former Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (2013 gala) and Baylor’s championship-winning women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey who joined former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman (2012 inaugural gala).

2020 Gala Corporate Sponsors/Underwriters

Pantone 2767U

Pantone 166U

2020 Gala Individual Sponsors/Underwriters Kelly and Joseph Armes

Suzanne and Tom Martin

Susan Key and Gary E. Baker

Sherry McCray

Brenda and Bob Barkley

Megan and James Mowad

Barnabas Foundation - Anita Jones

The Ginger Murchison Foundation

Merrie and Sparkey Beckham

Laurie and Mark Nielsen

Marilyn and John Bedwell

Lydia and James Perry

Rita and Carl Bonds

Catherine and Steve Raffaele

Marsha and Danny Bowlin

Melanie and Bill Rogers

Angela and Brad Bowman

Laurie and Jay Sedwick

Ellen Stoesser Byrd

Georganna Simpson

Marie and John Chiles

The Honorable Ken and Alice Starr

Joy and Steve Cobb

Dr. Kathryn Tinius and Dr. Lisa Stepp

Dr. D.M. Edwards

Penny and Daniel Vineyard

Lawren and Dominic Edwards

Sandra Stoesser Wallace

Linda and Harold Gilbert

Lois and J. Dexter Ward

Peyton and Jose Gutierrez

Karen and Richard Willis

Felda and Dan Heard

Nancy Withrow and Terri Heard

Mary Ann and Doug Hill

Richard A. Woodall and Friends

Pam and Mike Jones

Debbie and Jeff Wooley

Patty and Mark Lovvorn

Celebrating 25 Years of Having a Servants Heart Featured in the picture (L to R): Janis Kovar and Mrs. Louise Herrington Ornelas

very day I thank the Lord that He has given me this wonderful opportunity to work at Baylor University to raise much needed funds for the students at the Louise Herrington School of Nursing. I have been with Baylor University Development for 25 years. I started working in the Dallas Baylor University Development office in 1995. When Dr. John Lilley was the President of Baylor University, he changed the focus of development at Baylor and assigned a development officer to each school at the University. I was blessed to be assigned to the nursing school to help raise money for their needs. That was in 2006 and for the past fourteen years this school has been a true blessing to me. When I look back, this is probably not the job that I thought I would be doing. Asking for money is something that was probably not ever on my radar screen in my earlier years, but after 25 years with Baylor University and meeting the students that make up Baylor, it is not just a job, but a PASSION! When I hear the needs of our nursing school students, it is so easy for me to visit with people about why they should consider starting a scholarship, give to the simulation lab, or give to other

By, Janis Kovar, Senior Director of Development Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing

funds that will impact the school. Every dollar that is given truly makes a difference. What a gift it is to work with faculty and staff who truly act like family to each other. We have amazing donors that love Baylor and are part of the nursing school family and continue to make a difference for our Baylor students. They are wonderful donors but they become true friends too! I am blessed to have this wonderful nursing school family and doubly blessed to have my great family at home. Bill and I have lived in the small town of Combine, Texas for 35 years which was a wonderful place to bring up our two boys. Our boys, Kelly, and Kyle both graduated from Baylor University. Both of them are living their lifelong dreams of being firefighters for the Dallas Fire Department. I also have two amazing daughters-in-law, Lauren, and Rachael (also a Baylor graduate) and six beautiful grandchildren, Peyton (21), Kennedy (13), Kenzie (10), Luke (9), Raylee Kay (5), and Russell (2). I thank the Lord daily for the blessings he has given me through my family, friends, and Baylor.

In this time of uncertainty, there’s a fundamental truth that gives us hope - together we can do extraordinary things. Together we can light the way for current and future Baylor Bears. On #GivingTuesday, December 1, 2020, contributions were made toward the Louise Herrington School of Nursing to support excellence in teaching and learning, enhance research and discovery, and foster scholarship and academic success.

On Thursday, September 17, 2020, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) participated for the eighth consecutive year in the Communities Foundation of Texas’ 12th annual North Texas Giving Day. Together, 106,000 givers raised more than $58.8 million for over 3,200 community nonprofits in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and across North Texas. LHSON’s sustaining generosity proudly helped to raise over $51,244 from 147 donors. Remarkably, despite COVID-19 challenges, LHSON virtual North Texas Giving Day proved to be our best year in fundraising since 2014. “We are so appreciative for all the incredible donors who gave during this one-day, online giving day and those that inspired increased support through giving challenges,” said Dr. Linda Plank, Interim Dean, LHSON. “Each gift, no matter the size, makes such a big difference to our nursing students who strive to follow their calling and exemplify our school mission, Learn.Lead.Serve.”

LEARN. LEAD. SERVE.

Hattie Brantley: Former Army Nurse & Prisoner of War and a Baylor Alumna ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 9, 2017 REPRINT PERMISSION GRANTED DECEMBER 2020 BY BU MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

rowing up working alongside her brothers on her family’s farm near Jefferson, Texas, young Hattie Brantley knew she really wanted to be a nurse, even as a child. As she told the Dallas Morning News before her passing in 2006, she “desperately wanted to avoid an expected, almost inevitable future of marriage to a barefoot boy in overalls from some neighboring farm, chores from dawn to twilight and a new baby every year or so.”

That desire to break the mold led Brantley to Baylor’s nursing school, where she earned her degree in just three years. After graduating in 1937, Brantley promptly joined the U.S. Army as a nurse so she could see the world. It was exciting and new and nothing like her family’s farm — but much changed on Dec. 7, 1941, after Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor. Brantley was stationed in Corregidor, a small island in the Philippines, which the Japanese overtook on May 6, 1942. Brantley and 77 other nurses were taken as prisoners of war. For almost three years, Brantley was kept at a university-turned-prison-camp, where she and fellow nurses cared for more than 4,000 other prisoners — who “died like flies,” she said. Malaria and dengue fever were rampant, yet nearly impossible to cure due to limited resources. Bombs fell nearby as Brantley cared for hideously wounded men in makeshift wards beneath the jungle trees. As prisoners, they could receive no mail from home. They lined up twice a day to be counted. If they met a Japanese native on the campgrounds, they had to bow. Their daily

diet was limited to 700 calories and consisted of cornmeal gruel, watery coconut milk, fish heads and horse meat. By the end of the three years, each prisoner-nurse had lost about 30% of her body weight. Brantley never saw for herself instances of brutality or torture, she told the Shreveport Times back in 1988, but she was very much aware of it happening. One of her most vivid recollections, for example, was a smuggling ring she and the other nurses had with local Filipino people. “We made a rope ladder at night, the Philippines [sic] would bring supplies to us.” But one day, Japanese soldiers came into the hospital and nurses’ quarters to search for a radio. “They found the rope ladder under my bed. I was scared to death. I just knew they would behead me. They just passed it by. I guess they did not realize what it was.” Finally, one day a U.S. plane flew over the compound, dropping a confetti burst of leaflets. Brantley grabbed one and hid it from the guards in a can of foot powder. On the flyer were just four words: “Hold on. We’re coming.”

On Feb. 3, 1945 — two years, 10 months and 27 days after being captured as a prisoner of war — U.S. soldiers liberated the captives. “Are there any Americans here?” they shouted. “Yeah,” Brantley responded. “Where’ve you been?” After finally returning back home, Brantley took just 90 days’ leave before returning to work — to nursing. She rose in rank to become Lt. Col. Hattie Brantley, and in 1988 accepted a newly authorized medal awarded to those who were prisoners in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. She was one of about 100 nurses christened the “Angels of Bataan” for the care they gave American soldiers during the months before the Philippines fell to the Japanese Imperial Army — and she was the very last one to leave the service. Today, there is an endowed scholarship at the LHSON in H.R. Brantley’s name. Sic ’em, Lt. Col. Brantley!

SERVING THE COMMUNITY IN NEED Featured in the photo are LHSON students from Dr. Elesha Roberts and Professor Griselle Estrada’s clinical groups who hosted a fall 2020 donation project called “Sic’em With Suds.” The project was organized by the LHSON Ethnic Minority Student Nurses Organization. This donation was delivered to Terrell Hospital by the two clinical groups as pictured.

CONGRATULATIONS Deb Smith (BSN, December 2017) received a Daisy nomination. She was also nominated for the Cook Children’s Great 10 Nurse Award and was honored to be among 49 other nominations. Angie Chelf (BSN 2003) a current adjunct pedi faculty was named the 2020 Children’s Health Educator of the Year. Ryan Wade (BSN/FastBacc, May 2017) a student at La Roche University and Allegheny School of Anesthesia, received the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Student Excellence Award on August 26, 2020.

WEDDING BELLS

Kaelea Butterfield (BSN, May 2017) Clinical Nurse Coordinator for Medical City Dallas was celebrated on September 21, 2020 by the hospital for being named Employee of the Year in the 2020 DFW Hospital Council Foundation Employee of the Year Celebration.

Haley Chirico O’Donnell (BSN May, 2019) married Brian O’Donnell on October 9, 2020.

BABY BEARS

Erial Cromie (BSN, May 2020) and Laura Cordova (BSN, May 2020) received the 2020 DAISY Award for Outstanding Nursing Student at their May 2020 virtual graduation. LHSON grad Stacie Kinsey (BSN December 2020) was elected Secretary/Treasurer of the National Board of Directors for the National Student Nurses Association 2020-2021 academic year. She also received the LHSON’s Learn.Lead.Serve. Award in December 2020.

Megan Martin Mowad (BSN 2014) and James Mowad welcomed Adelyn Grace Mowad on June 30, 2020.

Kiana Baker was recognized in early September 2020 by her preceptor at Methodist and other nurses on the unit for using great clinical judgement during a capstone shift. The global health contribution of LHSON alum Dr. Rose Nanyonga Clarke (FNP 2005) was recognized with her fall nomination to the 100 Outstanding Women Nurse and Midwife Leaders by the Women in Global Health.

Peyton Martin Gutierrez (BSN 2018) and Jose Luis Gutierrez welcomed Noah Gutierrez on August 27, 2020

IN MEMORIAM William Rogers passed away on December 4, 2020. He and his wife Melanie Rogers are longtime Baylor University supporters. Melanie has also served on the LHSON Going for the Gold Gala Taskforce. We express our most sincere sympathy to the entire family.

Ronda L. Beckett (BSN 1971) of Arlington, Texas passed away on October 11, 1996. Robbie Rae Derr Tipple (BSN 1971) of Dallas, Texas passed away on April 27, 2007. Julia Ann Tate (BSN 1971) of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away on June 25, 2014. Norma Sue Carter Wills (BSN 1971) of McKinney, Texas passed away. Martha Cadwallader Heitkamp (BSN 1974) of Arlington, Texas passed away on June 2, 2020.

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Blessing of theHands During LHSON’s Pinning & Recognition Ceremony prior to the graduation ceremony at Baylor University in Waco, nursing school chaplain, Dr. Sahr Mbriwa, reads the “Blessing of the Hands” as students extend both hands, palms up. This special message represents the blessing of our nurses to be the hands of Jesus to bring comfort and healing to those they care for, and a dedication to a ministry of caring.

May your hands be strengthened for the tasks that lie ahead. May your feet keep in step with the Spirit of God as He helps you to lead and serve others well. May the legacy that you leave in your work and relationships be marked by faith, hope, and love. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. One God, life everlasting. Amen.

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