Making an Impact
Though we are not Baylor graduates, we both recognized the significant impact that our college education has made to us individually and as a family. So, it became a major priority for us to ensure that our two daughters would receive the similar educational benefits, and Baylor was the answer to our daughters’ education opportunity. Hence, our daughters, Kara (GayLynne) Gilbert McIntyre has a BS in Nursing from Baylor and Glenda Gilbert Hickman has a BS in Computer Science from Baylor, MS in Computer Science from Texas University and MD from UTMB. As the Lord continues to bless our extended families, we in turn wanted to share His blessing with others. After prayerful consideration, the Linda Shafer Gilbert and Sandra Shafer Oliver Endowed Scholarship Fund in Nursing was established in 2006 in honor of Linda and her twin sister who is also an RN to provide financial assistance to less fortunate Baylor nursing students. Since then we have been humbled and blessed by reading testimonial letters from many scholarship recipients. The specific impact that our funding has made to the scholarship recipients’ individual lives and will potentially make in their future nursing services to others, should motivate others to consider establishing endowments for LHSON. As the Baylor nursing program has matured, we have also been led to continue sharing our blessing by making a significant contribution to the LHSON building fund to ensure the continuing legacy of our Baylor nursing endowment. We are firm believers that as the Scriptures states: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Harold Gilbert is a first generation college graduate with a BS, MS and PhD degree in Electrical Engineering. Linda Gilbert is an RN with a BS degree in Nursing.
To learn more about how you can make an impact, contact Janis Kovar, 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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BUILDING THE FUTURE
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Faculty Accomplishments and Accolades
Increasing Competency to Transition to Practice
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Alumni Class Notes
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Cover Photo: Featured on the cover is LHSON nursing student Hailey Halgren who participated in the LHSON summer 2017 mission trip to Zambia. In this photo Hailey was doing health assessments at Mackenzie School in Ndola, Zambia which is a school for at risk children in the community. Photo courtesy of Monica Mullins. Comments or questions? We want to hear from you. Send your feedback to LHSONnews@baylor.edu
Special thanks: graphic design by Stables Creative and photography by Rebecca Robbins and Monica Mullins.
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Dr. Beth Beckman Carl Bonds Rita Bonds Angela Bowman Ellen Byrd Nancy Chapman John Chiles Marie Chiles Dr. Shelley Conroy Sheila Cook Whitney Cortner Adrienne Ferguson Donna Dee Floyd Kari Haywood Stephen Haywood Mary Ann Hill Anita Jones
Building the Future
The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) is blessed with blossoming growth. We are fortunate to have an incredible faculty and staff that not only educate but nurture our aspiring Baylor nurses to fulfill their calling to Learn.Lead.Serve.® We take great pride in our strong tradition of integrating faith and academic excellence in nursing education while also practicing servant leadership through compassionate caring. We are truly honored that we are ranked by U.S. News & World Report and listed among so many other distinguished graduate programs. LHSON is included in the 2019 rankings for Best Graduate Schools for our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) listed at #54 and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program listed at #72. The Nurse Midwifery program’s 2017 #10 ranking remains in place for four years. For the second year in a row, our MSN in Nursing Leadership and Innovation online degree program ranked #39 of Best Online Nursing Programs.
Pam Jones Dr. Carl Knight Janis Kovar Mark Lovvorn Patty Lovvorn, Chair Dr. Rosemary Luquire Ben March Suzanne Martin Tom Martin Rebecca Meraz Betty Pilcher Russ Pilcher Dr. Linda Plank Catherine Raffaele Stephen Raffaele Dr. David Ramsour Dr. Lisa Stepp Remy Tolentino Wayne Tucker Pat Walker Dr. Janice Walker
Accentuating this achievement is the positive preliminary evaluation received from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation review in March 2018 that recurs every 10 years.* Respectfully, this autonomous accrediting agency is noted to “contribute to the improvement of the public’s health to ensure the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs.” We look forward to CCNE’s final accreditation letter in the coming months. As we continue to grow our nursing program, LHSON has also been involved in two articulation agreement signing ceremonies with Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana and St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas. The new partnerships allow students from both schools who are interested in pursuing a nursing career to be eligible to enter our FastBacc program. Since we are all faith based institutions, this is a good match for students to continue in that tradition. Forging onward in 2018, we also welcome the new U.S. Army DNP Program in Nurse Anesthesia awarded to Baylor University by the U.S. Army MEDCOM AMEDDCS for a 5-year national affiliation agreement. Currently, there are eight other programs that Baylor University has traditionally administered through the Graduate School and we are happy that this one will be joining us here at the LHSON. Speaking of moving forward, we hosted our seventh annual Going for the Gold Gala on February 24, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. We warmly welcomed keynote speaker, former first lady of the United States Mrs. Laura W. Bush who was interviewed by Baylor University’s 15th president, Dr. Linda A. Livingstone. Raising more than $1 million and themed Building Dreams, the spectacular evening included over 940 guests and honored nurses serving in woman’s and children’s
* The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Baylor University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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healthcare. This year, Gala proceeds continued to focus on our highest priority which is the new LHSON Academic Building. This beautiful building is scheduled to be completed by June 2018 in order to open its doors to students in August 2018. I am so appreciative to all those who have given in support of this vital investment in the future generations of Baylor nursing. On behalf of all of us here at LHSON, we are grateful for the generous sustaining support and endless prayers that have served as a beacon of light guiding us into a bright future ahead. We look forward to beginning a new chapter in the Louise Herrington School of Nursing’s 109 year history on the campus of Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. May our work continue to be worthy of His calling as inspired through this scripture, “He led them by a straight way to a city where they could settle,” Psalm 107.7.
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“ God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” PSALM 46:1-2 (NIV) Oftentimes through life’s greatest struggles we are blessed with special people that serve almost as earthly angels to help walk us through stormy moments that are bigger than we can face alone. This was all too true for Kara Simonton as she embarked on a new chapter in her life. After many years of working in a flourishing surgical sales career along with being married and the mother of two small children, Kara felt called to pursue a new career in nursing.
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Inspiring this new route was a nurse she met at Baylor Sammons Cancer Center named Martha Sheeter. For three years Kara regularly had treatments for a complication that developed during her first pregnancy, and she and Martha got to know each other very well. During that time Martha shared her story of beating cancer and successfully finishing her FastBacc nursing degree at Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON). Years later Kara found herself walking in Martha’s footsteps and during her FastBacc interview with Dr. Beth Hultquist, she reflected on Martha’s positive influence on her life. However, time had passed since the two friends had talked and Dr. Hultquist shared with Kara that Martha had passed away earlier in the week due to a health condition unrelated to her previous cancer diagnosis. Throughout the months that followed, Kara often thought about Martha and all the lives she had touched as a nurse.
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Forging onward, Kara’s nursing education story did not end there because she soon found herself in an unexpected crisis of her own. The week prior to the devastating hurricane named Harvey that hit Houston in summer 2017, Kara and her family were planning to go on a vacation. However, she felt the sudden
need to cancel the trip and instead fly to Mississippi to visit her parents along with her husband and children. The visit took on a different feel soon after they arrived. Kara’s father, who had been struggling with pursuing treatment options for a cancer diagnosis, informed Kara that he wanted her to take him to MD Anderson in Houston since her mother was not able to travel. She immediately booked a flight and off they went. After meeting with the oncologist, Kara’s father was advised that he needed to be admitted but he refused. So, Kara flew back to Mississippi with her dad to take him home. However, after 24 hours of considering the doctor’s advice he reconsidered. Kara and her husband rented a minivan, packed up the kids, and drove seven hours back to Houston
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with her dad. Her father was immediately admitted and initial treatment brought him relief. Together, they celebrated his 66th birthday in his hospital room. The following week, Kara and her family drove home to Dallas to get her kids and herself ready for a new school year. However, her father began to refuse treatment again and she fly back to Houston to help. On Friday, August 25, 2017 she left Dallas despite heavy rain storms forecasted in Houston. After the first day back with her father, his temperament improved regarding treatment but the conditions outside were taking a turn for the worse with heavy flooding and hospital staff on lockdown. MD Anderson started to flood and the probability of returning to Dallas for her nursing classes was unlikely. Naturally, Kara was concerned about missing class lectures back at the LHSON. She said, “Thankfully, there were a few faculty members such as Drs. Cindy Tynes, Cheryl Tucker, and Beth Hultquist who went above and beyond for me and I will be forever grateful for their kindness, love and understanding.” She reached out to some of her professors to see if they would allow her to Skype into the class lectures. Her classmate Anthony Naguit arranged the Skyping for her and said, “I was compelled to help Kara because she was a role model to me juggling two kids, her husband and her dad, all while maintaining a hectic nursing school load.” Anthony set-up an iPad in front of the class facing the presentation so that Kara could hear Dr. Tucker. At one point, Anthony recalled when his iPad battery died so he switched to his phone to continue Skyping with Kara. He said, “Even with all the technical difficulties, we made sure to come up with the solutions to allow Kara the ability to stay in class.” Dr. Tucker, Kara’s Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Professor, shared, “It was an honor to be a part of Baylor’s caring for Kara during this difficult time in her life and to follow the scripture which states, ‘Little children (believers, dear ones), let us not love
with word or with tongue, but in action and in truth’ (I John 3:18 Amplified Bible).” In an effort to provide support for Kara, Dr. Hultquist told her that Leigh Anna Hutchison, who worked at MD Anderson and was in the LHSON Family Nurse Practitioner track, was also stuck at the same hospital. The two “Baylorites” connected which comforted Kara and they remain friends to this day. The weather in the days that followed was treacherous. All hospital procedures were cancelled, and staff were sleeping in 8-hour shifts. Downtown Houston was submerged in water and food at the hospital was being rationed to just rice and beans. Kara stayed by her father’s side while reading her nursing school textbooks waiting for the storm to pass. Almost a week later, flights started rebooking and streets began to clear. Kara recounts, “I couldn’t wait to get back to my kids and school. Looking back, I was so concerned with getting back to Dallas that it didn’t even cross my mind that when I hugged my dad it would be the last hug and conversation that I would ever have with him.” Two weeks later, Kara’s father was put on life support and passed away soon after. “As strange as it seems, I’m glad I ended up in Houston that week. If it wasn’t for Hurricane Harvey, I would not have gotten those last days with my father.” Humbly reflective, Kara holds the memory of her father dear to her heart and all her “Baylor family” that helped her through that stormy time. As she anticipates graduation from the FastBacc program in May 2018, she is blessed with acceptance into the LHSON DNP Nurse-Midwifery track starting in fall 2018. Her Baylor story continues to unfold. Stay tuned.
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C. Clinical Assistant Professor, Dr. Meagan Soltwisch D. Clinical Assistant Professor, Dr. Karen Cotter A. Clinical Instructor, Jennifer Jones B. Clinical Assistant Professor, Dr. April Walker C. Program Coordinator, US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN), Jana Johns D. Clinical Instructor, Marion Kopulos(no photo)
Faculty/Staff Highlights Dean Elected to Southern Regional Education Board – Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing In late 2017 Dr. Shelley F. Conroy, Dean and Professor of the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing was elected to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing (CCEN) and serves as vice president. The organization is revered as a leading advocate for nursing education that helps strengthen schools of nursing at colleges and universities to reduce the critical shortage of nurse educators needed to train the nation’s registered nurses.
Dr. Hultquist Appointed to Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses Adv. Comm. at Large LHSON is proud to congratulate Dr. Beth Hultquist on being appointed to the TPAPN Advocate Committee at Large to serve a three year term from November 2017 through November 2020. The Committee is composed of five state regional representatives, three at-large representatives and an ex-officio. Dr. Hultquist’s position is appointed through peer and staff recommendation. Dr. Linda Plank also serves as a TOBGNE representative for TPAPN.
Dr. Meraz Recognized as 2017-2018 Baylor Fellow LHSON congratulates clinical assistant professor, Dr. Rebecca Meraz for being among the ten Baylor University faculty members selected as 2017-18 Fellows.
Baylor University Recognizes Outstanding Staff Award Congratulations to Kendra Campbell, Coordinator of Academic Services at the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing for receiving the 2017 Outstanding Staff Award from
Interested in a career at the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing? To learn more about the LHSON mission and to view a list of open positions, please visit: www.baylor.edu/nursing/ and click on Faculty & Staff
Baylor University. Kendra was honored during Baylor’s Spring Staff Forum on April 5, 2018 at Truett Chapel in Waco.
Faculty Represent LHSON at STTI Conference in Dublin LHSON was well represented at the 28th International Nursing Research Congress STTI conference in Dublin, Ireland held July 27-31, 2017. Dr. Lyn Prater presented research titled, Perceived Strategies to Decrease Attrition Rates Among Nurses Practicing at Healthcare Institutions in India. In addition, LHSON presenters included: Dr. Renee Jones, Dr. Mary Ann Faucher, Dr. Jennifer Woo and Dr. Kelly Rossler.
Leena Lourdu Swamy Receives Fulbright Leena Lourdu Swamy, Director of the Rebekah Ann Naylor School of Nursing at Bangalore Baptist Hospital in India, was awarded a 2018-19 Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship to serve as a Visiting Scholar at LHSON starting in August 2018 through May 2019. During her time at Baylor, Leena will conduct research towards her PhD dissertation. Her research proposal is titled, Research on Developing and Integrating a Health Care Communication Skills Course into the Curriculum of Undergraduate Nurses for Better Patient Care.
Dr. Cheryl Riley Awarded at ANN Conference LHSON congratulates Dr. Cheryl A. Riley, DNP, RN, NNP-BC, Clinical Associate Professor and DNP-NNP Coordinator was chosen by the Academy of Neonatal Nursing to receive the 2017 Academy of Neonatal Nursing Excellence in Neonatal Nursing Practice Award. Dr. Riley was presented with the prestigious award at the ANN National Conference.
Dr. Kelly Rossler Wins at INACSL LHSON attended the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning conference in summer 2017. There were over 160 posters representing simulation projects and research from around the world. Dr. Kelly Rossler’s poster presentation was awarded 2nd place in the Operations Category. Her poster entitled, Readiness to Transition: Integrating Human Patient Simulation into a Nurse Internship Program, highlighted Dr. Rossler’s research with new graduate nurses transitioning to practice. In addition, Dr. Erin Killingsworth and Dr. Rossler both gave podium presentations.
INACSL and Nurse Educator Conference Recognizes LHSON LHSON received a Certificate of Nomination from the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL). While we did not win the award, we are celebrated by INACSL for our successful integration and growth in simulation across our nursing curriculum. All of the nominees were invited to the INACSL conference in late June 2017 in Washington, DC. The winner was presented with the Frontline Simulation Champion Excellence Award, Advancing the Field of Nursing Simulation & Clinical Laboratories. The Sim Team recognized in our nomination included: Dr. Linda Plank, Dr. Kelly Rossler, Dr. Erin Killingsworth, Dr. Jennifer Woo, Dr. Marie Lindley, Terri Pensabene, Breanne Wilburn, Ashanta Lewis, Jeanne Carey, Jeremiah Avarana, Desrick Shelton, Addison Baker and Caroline Klingenberg. Also, congrats to LHSON’s Lab Manager, Jeanne Carey, for being awarded 1st place for her poster at the Nurse Educators Conference in Orlando, Florida. Her poster was entitled: Two Heads are Better than One: An Innovative Strategy for Role Assignment in Simulation at the Concept-Based Learning Institute’s Building Quality and Passion. She was also invited to present the “2HeadsR>1” strategy as part of a panel discussion entitled: Best Practices in the Concept-Based World: Making the Evidence Base Real for Faculty.
Articulation Agreements Expand Learning Opportunities for Students Expanding partnership opportunities, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) signed articulation agreements in 2017 with Centenary College based in Shreveport, Louisiana and St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. Students from either of these schools who are interested in pursuing a nursing career are eligible to enter an accelerated post-baccalaureate FastBacc program at LHSON. Under the new agreement, students who complete a Bachelor of Science degree, including all Baylor required prerequisite courses, will receive preferential admissions consideration over other non-Baylor students applying to the program. “Our new partnership with Baylor provides us an important opportunity to help students continue their interest in nursing and develop their professional path,” said Jason De La Rosa, Associate Director of Pre-Health Professions at St. Edward’s University. “This program opens the door for future nursing students to better understand themselves, clarify their personal values, and recognize their responsibility to the world around them.” “Liberal arts-trained nurses have a wealth of education about human culture and history that allows them to connect to patients as whole humans—not just collections of symptoms,” said Dr. Jenifer K. Ward, Provost and Dean of the College at Centenary. “They have learned critical thinking, communication skills, and discernment, all of which allow them to engage with patients, families, physicians, and other caregivers with precision and empathy.”
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Faculty Accomplishments & Accolades Publications Adewuyi M., Kimble LP, Dormire SL, Sudia T. (2018). Dementia Care Content in Prelicensure Nursing Curricula: A Pilot MixedMethods Study. The Journal of Nursing Education. 57:88-95, PMID 29384569 DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20180123-05 Badowski, D., Horsley, L., Rossler, K. L., Mariani, B., & Gonzalez, L. Electronic charting during simulation: A Survey in US and Canada. Computers, Informatics, Nursing (Accepted for publication March 2018)
Rossler, K. L., Sankaranarayanan, G., & Duvall, A. Effectiveness of virtual reality on operating room fire safety skills among nursing students. Nurse Educator. (Accepted for publication March 2018) Rossler, K. L., & Bennett, A. (2017). Restructuring a hospital nurse residency: Nursing and patient safety unite. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 13(2), 90-93. 10.1016/j.ecns.2017.01.001 Rossler, K. L., Buelow, J.R., Thompson, A. W. E., & Knofczynski, G. (2017). Effective learning of interprofessional teamwork. Nurse Educator, 42(2), 67-71. 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000313
Caldwell, R., Meraz, R., & Sweeney, R. R. Homeless no more: A Christ-centered, comprehensive homeless recovery program. Journal of Christian Nursing. 10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000446
Rubarth, L. B., Christensen, C. M., & Riley, C. (2017). Bacterial sepsis in the neonate. The Nurse Practitioner, 42(9), 25-32. 10.1097/01.NPR.0000521994.61181.6a
Faucher, M. A. (2017). Updates from the literature, September/ October 2017. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health, 62(5), 620624. 10.1111/jmwh.12656
Sheean, P., Arroyo, C., Woo, J., Schiffer, L., & Stolley, M. (2018) Prevalence and predictors of low serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D among female African-American breast cancer survivors. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 10.1016/j.jand.2017.10.009
Garner, S. L., Killingsworth, E., & Raj, L. (2017). Partnering to establish and study simulation in international nursing education. Nurse Educator, 42(3), 151-154. 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000333 Garner, S. L., Sudia, T., & Rachaprolu, S. (2018). Smart phone accessibility and mhealth use in a limited resource setting. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 24(1), 1-1. 10.1111/ ijn.12609 Martin, R. D., Gomez, I. F., & Spies, L. A. The burden of leprosy. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 13(8), 538-545. 10.1016/j. nurpra.2017.06.010 Meraz, R. L. (2017). Making medication adherence decisions: Stories from older adults taking medications for congestive heart failure (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (1916576434). Retrieved from http://ezproxy.baylor.edu/login?url=https://search.proquest.com/ docview/1916576434?accountid=7014 AN:10271490 Murray, S. S., McKinney, E. S., Holub, K. & Jones, D. R. (Eds.). (2018). Foundations of maternal-newborn and women’s health nursing (7th ed.). Saint Louis, MO: Saunders. Perry, E. L. The influence of health literacy on emergency department utilization and hospitalizations in adolescents with sickle cell disease. Advances in Nursing Science. Perry, E. L., Carter, P., Becker, H., & Mackert, M. The use of the newest vital sign in adolescents with sickle cell disease. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. Perry, E. L., Carter, P. A., Becker, H. A., Garcia, A. A., Mackert, M., & Johnson, K. E. (2017). Health literacy in adolescents with sickle cell disease. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 36, 191-196. 10.1016/j.pedn.2017.05.012 Plank, L. Academic-practice partnerships to reduce the shortage of operating room nurses. Nurse Educator. 10.1097/ NNE.0000000000000496 Polheber, A., & Feutz, K. Implementing an evidence-based outpatient program to reduce postpartum weight retention. Nursing for Women’s Health, 21(4), 284-295. 10.1016/j.nwh.2017.06.008 Rossler, K. L., Hardin, K., Leveille, M., & Wright, K. Newly licensed registered nurses gain comfort with communication and relationship while transitioning with simulation: A qualitative study. Nurse Education in Practice.
Soltwisch, M., & Beckham, N. (2016). Reducing the inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics for rhinosinusitis. Consultant, 56(2), 127-132. Bader, S. G., Spies, L. A., Opollo, J. G., Gray, J. R. Nurse-led interventions for hypertension in East Africa: A scoping review. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing.
Presentations Thomson, W., Rossler, K., & Westmoreland-Miller, C. (2018). “INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulations in Highlighting Operations” (60-minute webinar). February 2018. Rossler, K. L., (December, 2017). “INACSL’s revised standards of best practice.” Paper presented at the meeting of the Sim One Expo, Sim One Healthcare Simulation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Jones, R. (July, 2017). “The Use of Donabedian Quality Model to Implement Quantification of Blood Loss: Preventing maternal hemorrhage,” presented at 28th International Nursing Research Congress, Sigma Theta Tau International, Dublin, Ireland. Plank, L. S., (November, 2017). “Academic-practice partnering for transformational online MSN in leadership and innovation program,” presented at the meeting of the Southern Regional Education Board, Atlanta, Georgia. Plank, L. S., (November, 2017). “Achieving exceptional student outcomes for second degree students through a Fastbacc track,” presented at the meeting of the Southern Regional Education Board, Atlanta, Georgia. Meraz, R. L., (November, 2017). “Pre-pregnancy weight patterns and pregnancy outcomes.” Poster presented at Pioneer Research at the Mall, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX. Neathery, M., (October, 2017). “Intentional strategies to infuse recovery-oriented practices into the undergraduate nursing curriculum,” presented at the meeting of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Phoenix, AZ. Neathery, M., (2018). “Treatment and spiritual care in mental health: Recovery as a journey, not a destination.” Journal of Christian Nursing, 35(2), 86-93.
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Dr. Jakki Opollo Named
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During the annual dinner and installation of officers for the the Texas Nurses Association (TNA), the organization awarded the 2017-2018 Nurse of the Year to Jackline “Jakki” Opollo, PhD, RN, MSN, MPH, NEA-BC. Jakki is an Adjunct Faculty member for the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing who teaches in the Master of Science in Nursing program. She is also an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, College of Nursing and Health Innovations as well as the Director of Professional Practice & Nursing Research at Parkland Health & Hospital System of Dallas. According to the ParklandPEN newsletter, “Jakki was recognized for her leadership in advancing nursing research, education and professional practice.” She also reflects the TNA’s awards criteria that includes: distinguished contribution to the profession of nursing; involvement in continuing education; application of ANA Standards of Nursing Practice and has demonstrated an impact on nursing through scholarly pursuits, research, writing and education. Throughout her career, Dr. Opollo has received many noteworthy awards and honors such as the following highlights. She was recognized with the 2016 D Magazine Nursing Excellence Award for the category, Nurses Conducting Research. She also received the 2016 Ethel Ransom Humanitarian & Cultural Club award by the UTA Faculty for post-graduation accomplishments in the field of research, locally and globally. In 2011, she was the recipient of the highly revered DFW Great 100 Nurses Award for Nursing Excellence. Giving back to the community is also a high priority, and she serves on many committees and is involved in a multitude of professional organizations. In fact, she is the founder and president of Lovebound International Corporation. The nonprofit is committed to mobilizing others towards action and engagement, and solving education, health and development challenges affecting vulnerable populations globally. To learn more visit www.loveboundinternational.com
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Rossler, K. L., (June, 2017). “The INACSL research fellowship: Learning how to be a successful grant writer,” presented at the meeting of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, Washington, D.C. Rossler, K. L., (June, 2017). “Use of electronic charting during simulation in nursing programs: A national survey in the U.S,” presented at the meeting of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, Washington, D.C. Rossler, K. L., (June, 2017). “Readiness to transition: Integrating human patient simulation into a nurse internship program,” presented at the meeting of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, Washington D.C. Jones, D. R., Killingsworth, E. E., (June, 2017). “Nursing in the United States,” presented at the meeting of the Truong Dai hoc Dieu duong Nam Dinh Conference, Nam Dinh University of Nursing, Nam Dinh, Vietnam. Voreis, K. G., Deboskey, H., Hastings-Tolsma, M.T., Conroy, S. F., (June, 2017). “Traditional Chinese medicine: Reconsidering health care in the U.S.,” presented at the meeting of the American Holistic Nurses Association, Rancho Mirage, CA. Killingsworth, E. E., Garner, S. L., (June, 2017). “Do we agree? Inter-rater reliability in simulation evaluation,” presented at the meeting of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, Washington D.C. Prater, L., Garner S. L., (June, 2017). “Perceived strategies to increase retention rates among nurses in India: A qualitative study,” presented at the meeting of the International Council of Nurses, Barcelona, Spain.
Spies, L. A., Opollo, J., (May, 2017). “An innovative approach to non-communicable disease research using a transformational leadership model to empower, enable, and educate nurses,” presented at the meeting of the International Council of Nurses, Barcelona, Spain. Spies, L. A., Opollo, J., Millenbruch, J., (May, 2017). “The transformative power of global nurse leadership,” presented at the meeting of the International Council of Nurses, Barcelona, Spain. Spies, L. A., Conroy, S., (April, 2017). “Collaborating to create global nurse leaders,” presented at the meeting of the Global Alliance for Leadership in Nursing Education and Science. Miami, FL. Conroy, S., Spies, L. A., (April, 2017). “Catalyzing nursing education through implementing a model for upscaling global partnerships,” presented at the meeting of the Global Alliance for Leadership in Nursing Education and Science. Miami, FL. April 2017. Beard, E. N., (February, 2017). “DNP and PhD: Living in harmony,” Panelist at the meeting of the Texas Organization of Nurse Executives, Dallas, TX. Sudia, T., Ketcham, N., Meraz, R. & Bradley, D. (October, 2017). “Gerontological Nursing Competency and Tool Kit for Pre-Licensure Nursing Students in DEV and Non_DEV settings.” Sigma Theta International Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Awards/Honors Dr. Lori A. Spies, Dr. Shelby L. Garner, Dr. Robin Caldwell & Dr. Lyn Prater received DFW Great 100 Nurses in April 2017 for significant contribution to the nursing profession.
Showing Baylor pride for the third year in a row, LHSON celebrates 100% giving participation from faculty and staff that supported “Our Baylor Faculty, Staff and Retirees Campaign.” Every gift combines with the support of others to make a difference in student lives.
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Transition to Practice Grant LEARN. LEAD. SERVE. Through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, there is critical shortage of registered nurses (RNs) that exists nationwide. Many factors have contributed to the shortage including: an aging population, increased level of care needed for those critically and chronically ill, a simultaneous shortage of academic nursing faculty, and insufficient clinical sites for students. The Institute of Medicine states, “there are not enough clinical sites for students or academic nursing faculty coupled with ineffective clinical experiences leading to transition to practice issues for new graduate RNs.” Geriatric care is an area of particular concern. The U.S. Census Bureau reports there were 34.6 million Americans over 65 years of age in 1999, 44.4 million in 2013 and the number is expected to top 82 million by 2050. Since the percentage of geriatric patients is increasing and will continue to grow for the next decades, it is critical that new nursing school graduates are capable of meeting the needs of this patient population. Leading the way to increase nursing competency and help meet the specific care needs of this growing vulnerable population, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) received a three year grant in 2015 from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as part of the Transition to Practice Nursing Innovation Grant Program. In December 2017, LHSON and its partners concluded this innovative project entitled, Geriatric Competency Validation Toolbox for New Nurse Graduates: Utilization of Dedicated Education Units (DEU’s) and Collaborative Clinical Partnerships for Development and Validation.
Medical Center (BUMC) of Baylor Scott & White Health North (BSWHN). Later project partner sites included schools of nursing from the following institutions: College of the Mainland, Midwestern State University, Mountain View College, Texas A&M Commerce and University of the Incarnate Word. The project team established the DEU model at clinical sites, and developed the Geriatric Competency Tool with review from national experts in the field. They also assembled resources to be included in the Gerontological Nursing Care Toolbox in order to: • Determine differences in geriatric knowledge and skill acquisition during clinical experiences for pre-licensure students in DEU and non-DEU settings; • Reduce the competency gap in knowledge and skills for the care of geriatric population patients in new nursing graduates transitioning from education to practice;
The LHSON team involved included: Project Director, Dr. Tanya Sudia, Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship; Project Co-Director, Dr. Dora Bradley, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation; Professor Nan Ketcham, Undergraduate Program Director and Dr. Rebecca Meraz, Clinical Assistant Professor.
• Engage faculty, preceptors, and pre-licensure nursing students in initial standardization and validation of the geriatric competency validation tool; and
LHSON collaborated with clinical partners from Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation (BIR) and Baylor University
For further clarification, a DEU is an innovative model of clinical nursing education in which academic institutions
• Develop and validate a geriatric competency toolbox for utilization with pre-licensure nursing student and new graduate nurses.
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and healthcare organizations join as partners to offer nursing students a unique clinical experience. Some of the advantages of this positive learning environment include: peer teaching, collaboration between educators and clinical service providers to enhance student learning, and improved clinical experiences. The project provided the opportunity for LHSON students to experience DEU’s in Dallas, Texas at BIR and a unit at BUMC. “The DEU broadened the clinical education of the LHSON nursing students through the leadership expertise of the nursing preceptors and inter-professional team,” said Dr. Tanya Sudia. “LHSON students participating in the DEU also had an active part in an evidence-based project where outcomes impacted the educational experiences of future students as well as transitioning graduate nurses.” The LHSON Project Team dedicated the first year of the project to developing a comprehensive Geriatric Nursing Competency Tool specifically designed for pre-licensure nursing students. The tool addresses 5 key competency areas for nursing caring of the older adult: Physical Care; Cognitive Function; Safety; Communication; and, Care Coordination. In addition to the Geriatric Nursing Competency Tool, the LHSON team developed a web-based resource Geriatric
Nursing Toolbox. This toolbox is a compilation of resources for nursing students and faculty that includes interactive webbased modules, apps, and evidence-based practice references. The geriatric Tool and Toolbox were used and tested by a total of 637 participants, consisting of pre-licensure nursing students and faculty across the state of Texas from our partner site schools. Data was collected through quantitative and qualitative means to ascertain ease of use, applicability, and suggested modifications to the Tool and Toolbox. Clinical partners also provided input into the benefits, challenges, and opportunities of the DEU model for clinical education among pre-licensure nursing students. The data from this grant project is now being used for final refinement of the Tool and Toolbox in preparation for transitioning it to a new host site on the Texas Nurses Association (TNA) website. Both the Tool and Toolbox will be available at no cost to pre-licensure nursing students, faculty, and practicing nurses in Texas. Outcomes of the project are also being disseminated beyond the state of Texas through presentations at the following past and upcoming conferences: Pan-Pacific Nursing Conference, Hong Kong; Sigma Theta Tau International Biennial Conference, Indianapolis and Sigma International Research Congress, Melbourne, Australia.
Pictured left to right: Professor Nan Ketcham, UG Program Director; Dr. Tanya Sudia, Associate Dean for Research & Scholarship; Dr. Dora Bradley, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation and Dr. Rebecca Meraz.
GOLD GALA
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HONORED NURSES SERVING IN CHILDREN & WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE Marking the seventh annual Going for the Gold Gala on February 24, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing proudly welcomed keynote speaker, Mrs. Laura W. Bush who was interviewed by Baylor University’s 15th president, Dr. Linda A. Livingstone. Raising more than $1 million the spectacular evening themed Building Dreams, included 940 guests and honored nurses serving in children and women’s healthcare. As a champion of women’s healthcare and child development, Mrs. Laura Bush reflected on her time as First Lady and discussed the work of the George W. Bush Institute. As First Lady, Mrs. Bush advanced literacy and education to support America’s young people. Today, as chair of the Women’s Initiative at the Bush Institute, Mrs. Bush continues her work on global healthcare innovations and empowering women in emerging democracies. Mrs. Bush is a former teacher and librarian in the Texas public school system, and co-author of two best-selling children’s books. The grandmother of two, Mrs. Bush gave birth to her twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna, at Baylor University Medical Center. The Gala program also included the heartwarming story of Ella Kate’s journey shared through a compelling video that began with Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Her Baylor alum parents Nick and Rachel Florence briefly spoke to the audience about their daughter’s challenges as a premature twopound baby. They expressed great appreciation for the
remarkable difference Baylor nurses, such as Andrea Dossey, made in caring for Ella Kate and the loving support showed to the entire Florence family. Adding to the excitement of the evening, the Gala included
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a live and silent auction with over 150 items as well as a special Fund-The-Need giving opportunity to directly support our amazing nursing students. Since the inaugural Gala in 2012, the Going For the Gold Gala has become a source of support for the most critical needs of the nursing school and its students who exemplify the school motto to Learn.Lead.Serve.® Support from sponsors, underwriters and attendees remains crucial every year. This year, Gala proceeds continued to focus on our highest priority: finishing the new building for the Louise Herrington School of Nursing. We remain dedicated to providing a competitively robust and revered Baylor education. LHSON will soon transition from an overcrowded and outdated 38,000-square-foot facility into a contemporary 100,000-square-foot new building. LHSON is passionate about preparing exemplary nurses for the 21st Century. Past Going for the Gold Galas have
featured champion athletes and celebrities such as: 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 championshipwinning women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey who joined former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman at the (2012 inaugural gala).
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Corporate Sponsors:
Thank you for being such a dedicated friend to the Going for the Gold Gala and a champion of student scholarships. We are grateful for your sponsorship of the Gala and the fundraising dinner held in November 2017 that garnered excitement and generated early support for this year’s Gala.
Thank you for your continued support as a Gala Sponsor.
Follett continues to be a source of support for the students and faculty of the LHSON. Thank you for being a sponsor this year!
Thank you for your abundant support as the Going for the Gold Gala VIP Reception Underwriter. We are grateful for your support for our students!
Thank you for being such a great resource for our students! The Going for the Gold Gala is grateful for Lockton’s support as a sponsor.
Thank you for helping to make this a beautiful and memorable night as the Going for the Gold Gala Table Decorations Underwriter.
Thank you for your generous support of the Going for the Gold Gala as the Gala Gift Underwriter.
We give thanks for your decision to come alongside the Going for the Gold Gala as a sponsor in support of our students!
Thank you for coming alongside the LHSON as the Going for the Gold Gala Valet Parking Underwriter.
We give thanks that our friends at Children’s Health chose to be a sponsor of the Going for the Gold Gala!
Thank you for another year of support for the Going for the Gold Gala as the Printed Program Underwriter.
We are grateful for your support as a Gala Underwriter!
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LHSON hosted a Going for the Gold Gala sponsor appreciation dinner, Building Golden Dreams, on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Reunion Tower’s Cloud Nine venue. Over 100 guests attended the spectacular evening held 560 feet high in the sky on a rotating floor with an hourly 360 degree views of Dallas. Building Golden Dreams was sponsored by Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas (BUMC) to support the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing. Over the last four years, BUMC and Baylor Scott & White Health have been sponsorship catalysts for the Going for the Gold Gala. The sponsor appreciation dinner included distinguished speakers such as: an invocation by Douglas Lawson, FACHE, President of Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and President of the Central Division of Baylor Scott & White Health – North Texas. Dean Shelley Conroy also shared remarks about LHSON and introduced nursing student Isha Clemetson who talked about her journey to become a Baylor nurse. Closing out the evening was Dr. Michael K. McLendon, Interim Provost, Baylor University.
“The pressing needs of the healthcare industry and those it serves hinge on well-prepared nurses with a heart for service,” said Dean Shelley F. Conroy, EdD, MS, RN, CNE, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing. “As it has for generations, LHSON is leading the way by holistically educating students in mind and spirit to fulfill their calling. Continued investment in Baylor nursing will allow those who are called to nursing to pursue it in a spacious facility that delivers innovative programs with vital modern equipment and technologies to foster a dynamic learning experience.”
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Domestic and Global Missions Shape Faithful Engagement Being a Baylor nurse means you strive to be the hands and feet of Christ for those who are hurting or in need of comfort. Actualizing this commitment to faith-based service, the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) strives to emphasize servant leadership to influence global healthcare outcomes through domestic and international mission opportunities. “We encourage our nursing students to strive to be the ‘salt and light’ in God’s world among underserved populations spanning the globe such and in our own local community,” said Dean Shelley F. Conroy, EdD, MS, RN, CNE, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing. Students have the opportunity to participate in summer study abroad programs and mission trips. Highlighted below are some of the destinations within the last 12 months. MCALLEN, TX
Leading a team of 15 nursing students, LHSON staff and faculty members, Jeanne Carey, Sahr Mbriwa and Dr. Kathryn Osteen traveled to McAllen, Texas during spring break 2018. Together they worked with Texas Baptist River Ministry serving the local colonias and volunteering in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Respite Center. The respite center provides a place for the countless men, women, children, and infant refugees to rest, have a warm meal, shower, and change into clean clothing as well as receive medicine and other supplies, before continuing on their journey. For more information: lhsonmcallen.blogspot.com. PERU
During spring break 2017, seven nursing students and two leaders, David Kemerling and Jeanne Carey, worked with a local church, Iglesia Evangelica Baptista Morada de Dios in Lima, Peru. They worked in the community of the host church to offer health education and physical assessments, as well as research local health practices.
INDIA (BENGALURU)
In summer 2017, eight LHSON nursing students and two faculty leaders, Dr. Lyn Prater and Dr. Shelby Garner, traveled to Bangaluru (formerly known as Bangalore), India. The experience provided a tangible opportunity for students to integrate faith and learning through nursing to serve a long-term global partner and enhance cultural humility and intercultural competence. In addition to observing at a local hospital and going on medical visits in rural villages and urban slums, students shared their knowledge of how to use simulation to improve intravenous insertion to enhance the skill competency among nurses. Students also collaborated with team leaders to research the
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In July, 2017, six LHSON nursing students and two faculty, Dr. Cheryl Riley and Dr. MaryAnn Faucher, traveled to Hyderabad, India. While on this trip the team participated in a two-day workshop on the benefits and implementation of immediate skin-to-skin care at birth, and the promotion and evaluation of exclusive breastfeeding at the NICE Hospital in Hyderabad and at a rural birth center in Nagarkurnool. The team collaborated with Indian colleagues who are experts in breastfeeding education and support. The team also provided education about menstrual hygiene incorporating the Pad Project for the women and the use of Cycle Beads for birth spacing at Fellowship Church. Support for this educational program was made possible through the generosity of women and volunteers at the Women’s Missionary Union of Texas.
ZAMBIA
Partnering with Northrise University’s “Impact N’dola” during the week of service to their community, a team of 14 LHSON students and faculty/staff leaders Dr. Lori Spies and Monica Mullins, traveled to Ndola, Zambia in July 2017. The nursing students joined a multidisciplinary team to address key population health issues. Working with Northrise students and Zambian professionals to provide health education and physical and spiritual care, LHSON students applied what they study at Baylor and served in a medical and dental outreach. Students also visited local schools to do general screenings and health and hygiene education. They visited local health facilities in the city of N’dola, including a children’s hospital. To learn more about the trip and the state of health care in that community visit: http://lhsonzambia.blogspot.com/ “The LHSON students benefitted in many ways from applying their nursing skills in Christian outreach to children with significant needs,” said Lori A. Spies, PhD, RN, FNP-C, Assistant Professor & Fulbright Scholar, Missions Coordinator, LHSON. “Working alongside our Zambian colleagues from Northrise University strengthens cross cultural understanding and affirms the benefit of collaborative sustainable engagement. To experience the diverse magnificence of God’s creation is profoundly faith affirming. The students (and leaders) were changed when they left Zambia, and each now better understand their gifts, talents and ability to be the Salt and Light in the world.”
U.S. News & World Report ranked LHSON in their “2019 Best Graduate Schools.” LHSON’s Doctor of Nursing Practice is
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The 2015-2016 Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies indicates that in 2015, Texas needed 14,973 more registered nurses (RNs). The same study projects a 19,203 shortage of nurses in the state in 2022.
On average, 85% to 90% of nursing students receive a job offer by the time of graduation, and approximately 50% of those accept an offer with Baylor Scott & White Health.
was ranked No. 39 of the Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs.
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LHSON’s Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program is ranked among the top NNP programs in the nation.
During the last 109+ years, LHSON has educated more than 6,000 graduates who are
LHSON has 3 faculty members who are Fulbright Scholar recipients. The Fulbright program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government.
academically, spiritually, and personally prepared for service as a nurse.
P R O G R A M S LHSON offers Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees through a Traditional program and FastBacc (one year accelerated program). LHSON also offers an online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Leadership and Innovation program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Nurse-Midwifery (NM); and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP).
LHSON is convenient to the Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and more than 150 professional nursing practice sites in Dallas communities.
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First Children’s Book on the Birth Defect Hypospadias P UB L I SH ED BY LH SON 2 0 1 7 A LU M
LHSON congratulates 2017 alum Deb Smith on her published book, “How Down There Bear Got Repaired” and in collaboration with the Frisco-based nonprofit, Operation Happenis™. Inspired by a true-life experience with her son Maddox who suffered from hypospadias, Smith brings awareness to this common but rarely discussed birth defect. “When I don’t know how to explain something to my son, I jump on the Amazon app and find a children’s book,” said Deb Smith. “One swipe later, it’s on my doorstep within two days. However, in the case of trying to explain hypospadias to him, the only books I found included ‘Franklin Goes to the Hospital’ to repair his broken shell, ‘Little Critter: My Trip to the Hospital’ to repair his broken leg, ‘Curious George Goes to the Hospital’ to have a puzzle piece that he swallowed removed, and ‘Goodbye Tonsils’ about a girl who had her tonsils removed. There were no children’s stories about anyone who had hypospadias and a catheter following surgery.” “Down There Bear was written so that parents don’t have to struggle with how and what to say to their child. My hope is that this book will help parents be truthful with their child, and that those undergoing hypospadias repair won’t feel so alone,” said Smith. “The reality of hypospadias repair surgery is that many of these children will have multiple surgeries over the course of a few years and we owe it to them to be honest and truthful in a way that they can understand as they get older.” Encouraging Deb Smith to publish this first time ever children’s book was Operation Happenis™ which was established in August 2014 by Dr. Nicol Bush and Dr. Warren Snodgrass at PARC Urology in Frisco, Texas. The charity’s mission is to raise awareness, improve care, promote research, and provide support to those dealing with hypospadias and other penile birth defects. The organization hosts numerous free educational webinars for those affected by hypospadias and offers a Parents Network open to any parent of a child with hypospadias. Additionally, Drs. Bush and Snodgrass have written a medical textbook called Hypospadiology in which all the proceeds are donated back to the charity. Through Operation Happenis, the Maddox R. Smith Library was started consisting of
toys for all ages, books, and snacks for patients and their families who travel from all over the world to PARC Urology (the charity’s headquarters) for hypospadias repair. “I couldn’t imagine the helplessness that a parent must feel traveling from across the world for their son’s surgery,” said Deb Smith. “Families from all over the U.S. as well as countries such as China, Iraq and Jordan travel to PARC Urology for hypospadias revision surgery. If we can put a smile on the face of a little boy and his parents on their toughest days our journey was well worth it.” To learn more about hypospadias visit www.operationhappenis.org
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WEDDING BELLS
Jace Anthony Balda was born on October 11, 2017 to Mandi Hamilton Balda (BSN 2014) who now works at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth on the Hematology/Oncology floor.
Fischer William Barrentine was born at Baylor University Medical Center on September 11, 2017 to Mackenzie (Longbotham) Barrentine (BSN 2013).
Brennen Bassett (BSN 2017) married Macy Christian on November 4, 2017.
Bethany Grothaus Tessmann (BSN 2013) shares a photo of her son Rylen Henry Tessmann born on September 13, 2017.
Charlotte “Charley” Jaster was born on August 17, 2017 to Megan Jaster Ardans (BSN 2016) and Bryan Ardans.
Brooke Erickson (BSN 2017) married Garrett Barr on December 20, 2017 in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. IN MEMORIAM • Jennifer
Lynn Maxwell (BSN 1994) of North Richland Hills, Texas passed away on January 16, 2018 • Joann Pressley Robinson (BSN 1976) of Arlington, Texas passed away on January 9, 2018 • Pasty Creekmore Oates (BSN 1947) of Beaumont, Texas passed away on November 17, 2017 • Lee Helen Willis (BSN 1969) of Arlington, Texas passed away on November 3, 2017 • Angela Alvarado Kreutz (BSN 1954) of Dellroy, Ohio passed away on October 18, 2017 • Sharon Raye Bland (BSN 1972) of Taylor, Texas passed away on September 5, 2017
• Mary Ellen Cloonan Davenport (LHSON faculty member in the 1970’s – 1980’s) of Denton, Texas passed away on August 4, 2017 • Judith Armsworthy Mayo (BSN 1969) of Kerrville, Texas passed away on August 1, 2016 • Lillian Frances “Fran” Priddy, (Major U.S. Army Nurses Corps, (BSN 1940) of San Antonio, Texas passed away on July 16, 2017 • Agnes Ella Davis Runnels (BSN LHSON) of Bellville, Texas passed away on June 3, 2017 • Rose Grafa Amundson (BSN 1948) of Torrance California passed away on March 5, 2017
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Celebrating their Baylor nursing legacy, over 80 nursing school alumni came together for the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing annual Alumni Reunion on Saturday, April 14 at the Lakewood Country Club. Sharing nostalgic memories and browsing through keepsakes at the Baylor Bookstore, the event included a luncheon with keynote speaker, Dr. Susy Sportsman, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, Managing Director of Collaborative Momentum Consulting.
Nursing Memories to Cherish We also honored the 50th, 40th and 30th anniversaries of the class of 1968, 1978 and 1988. Awards were presented to Distinguished Alumni: Dr. Suzanne Staebler and Dr. Susan Sportsman; Distinguished Recent Graduates: Shanna Ingram and Stephanie Waller and the Friend of Nursing Award was given to Anita Jones. These incredible women were acknowledged for their commitment and support of nursing over the years. We offered a presentation after the luncheon entitled, Readiness to Transition: Teaching the Next Generation of Nurses With Simulation. This exciting and interactive presentation was led by LHSON’s Jeanne Carey, MED, RN, CHSE, Manager of the Simulation Lab and Kelly L. Rossler, PhD, RN, CHSE, Assistant Professor and Simulation Coordinator. Alumni were also invited to tour the new LHSON Academic Building which will be open for classes starting in August 2018. In addition, the nursing school is grateful to all those that contributed in years past to the giving challenge at the Alumni Reunion. We raised $16,600 in 2016, $25,000 in 2017 and are still accepting donations for the 2018 Alumni Reunion. If you would like to contribute please visit www.baylor.edu/give or call Janis Kovar at (214) 808-9802. Your investment in Baylor nursing will multiply in impact for years to come.
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In the spirit of Veterans Day 2017, Dr. Beth Hultquist of the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) was chosen as the guardian to a 93-year-old World War II veteran for his Honor Flight to Washington, DC on November 10, 2017. “We are strong supporters of our veterans and proud that Dr. Hultquist showed her patriotic support of the Honor Flight Network,” said Dean Shelley F. Conroy, EdD, MS, RN, CNE, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON). “Many of our nursing school graduates have served with distinction around the world in all areas of the medical field, mission field and branches of the United States Armed Forces.”
Veterans Day Honor Flight
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On the flight home to Texas, the veterans were surprised with a “Mail Call” on the plane. Mail Call is a way for family and friends to express gratitude for the veteran’s service. Since some of the veterans don’t have family it’s important that everyone has something to read at Mail Call. So, some of the nursing students, staff and faculty at LHSON wrote cards of support for the veterans. Established in 2011, Honor Flight Austin is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing veterans with honor and closure. Their mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, DC to visit those memorials dedicated to honor the service and sacrifices of themselves and their friends. Priority is given to the senior veterans such as WWII survivors, along with those veterans who may be terminally ill. Since 2011, over 2,000 Texas veterans have flown in an Honor Flight Austin trip. Nationally, over 180,000 veterans have flown in an Honor Flight trip since the Honor Flight Network was created in 2005. Dallas-Fort Worth also has an Honor Flight organization for our local veterans.
On November 10, notably the Marine Corps birthday, Honor Flight Austin transported 16 veterans, three from WWII and the rest from the Vietnam War. Special priority is given to WWII veterans in the State of Texas and Korean and Vietnam War veterans residing within 14 counties of Austin that include: Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Gillespie, Gonzales, Hays, Lee, Llano, Milam, Travis and Williamson counties.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 8
Classes begin for spring semester
January 8
LHSON Convocation, Dallas
January 15
February 24
Going for the Gold Gala, Dallas
February 27
White Coat Ceremony
March 3 -11
Spring Break
March 30 -April 2
April 17
Diadeloso (Day of the Bear)
April 27
Last class day
May 2 -7
Final Examinations
May 11
Pinning & Recognition Ceremony
May 12
Commencement Ceremony
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day –University Holiday
Easter Holiday
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The Baylor University Women’s Council of Dallas Gives Back. The Baylor University Women’s Council of Dallas (BUWC) has a long history of supporting the Baylor Dr. Linda Livingstone, BU President; University Louise Herrington School of Nursing Cecilia Cerrano, current scholarship recipient (LHSON). In 2008, BUWC began an intentional, and Dean Shelley Conroy, LHSON. on-going, relationship with the LHSON. Under the leadership of Jenny Allison, BUWC took the Nursing in the LHSON’s new building. This generous support will School under their wing as “Baylor in Dallas” and became serve as permanent recognition of BUWC’s dedication to acquainted with all the school’s exciting scholarly and their “Baylor in Dallas” family. mission work. This relationship serves as a “hands on opportunity” for Baylor alums to stay connected with For 30 years philanthropy has been a cornerstone of the the university in Dallas. Nancy Withrow continued the BUWC Dallas. Within the first 15 years, 35 scholarships tradition and orchestrated special events to encourage were awarded equaling $156,000. Then in 2005, under the students throughout the year such as; celebrating with leadership of Charter Member, Past President and Woman each new group of graduates and of Distinction, Elaine Nelson, BUWC welcoming the alumna as new members established the Barnabas Circle; renamed of BUWC. Special fall decorations, the scholarship in honor of Anita and the BUWC Board approved a with an abundance of donated candy fill Dale Jones and ensured the perpetuity the LHSON lobby from Halloween to donation to be included on the of scholarship awards to Baylor students Thanksgiving and graduation brunches Wall of Giving in the LHSON’s new from the Dallas area with this permanent are hosted by the BUWC Board in endowment. Through this Barnabas December and May. This work with building. Circle, and other events the endowment LHSON is considered an example of the has increased from a book value in BUWC purpose “....to support Baylor 2004 of $77,000 to the current value of University by promoting fellowship among over $713,000. Currently, BUWC awards five $10,000 Baylor-related women in the Dallas area and by assisting Baylor scholarships each year with one scholarship awarded to a through gifts to the school and through scholarship grants...” Nursing Student. The current recipient from LHSON is and was considered of such significance that a Committee Cecilia Serrano. Chair position (LHSON Liaison) was added to the BUWC Board with budgeted funds. BUWC has helped provide the dream of a Baylor education by awarding over 100 scholarships in excess In fact, one of the very first scholarships was awarded to of $644,000. Nurses, educators and students across the a nursing student and a review of current giving shows a disciplines benefit from steadfast commitment BUWC has made over the years to these scholarships. the LHSON through scholarships and volunteer service. Through this permanent Many BUWC members serve on the Dean’s Board and also endowment, the have provided the backbone for the Going for the Gold scholarships given Gala Task Force. These volunteers/donors recognize the impact not only the need for a larger, state-of-the-art building for the continued lives of the students but success of the nursing students. With such a presence and the thousands of lives on-going engagement with the school, the BUWC Board they touch throughout approved a donation to be included on the Wall of Giving their careers.
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BUWC Dallas volunteers host LHSON graduation brunch for students.
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“I am endlessly thankful that I am able to go to school every day not only out of necessity, but out of passion for what I am learning and what I will eventually be able to practice. I feel that it is so important to let you know what an integral part you are actively playing in my education and, ultimately, my MACKENNA MCPHAIL career. I have been on the medical pathway since my freshman year of LAURA D UNHAM SHOOK END OWED SC HOLARSHIP REC IPIENT high school and am now one of the three nineteen year olds attending LHSON. I am so grateful for every opportunity I have gotten and have yet to get because of generous people like yourself. No one makes it to where they are on their own and I feel so strongly about thanking the people who have helped me become who I am.”