September 2014 enewsletter by University of South Carolina College of Nursing

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The CONnection News and Views from the University of South Carolina COLLEGE OF NURSING

SEPTEMBER 2014

Academic Year off to a Booming Start! We have officially welcomed the Class of 2018 to the College of Nursing. Along with our new freshmen, new upper division students, and new graduate students, our numbers are expanding and we are off to a booming start this academic year. In fact, we have the highest enrollment on record for the College of Nursing! On top of these achievements in recruitment of high quality students into our programs, we are enjoying momentous successes in the quality and excellence in our academic, practice, and research agendas. Our master’s and post-master’s enrollment continue to grow. However, our largest increase is in our doctoral programs – with 72 students currently enrolled in either the DNP or PhD programs. Our latest nurse practitioner board pass rates continue to exceed national and state averages, and our graduates are highly preferred among state, regional, and national employers.

Inside This Issue Students Corner..................2-3 Upcoming Events................3 Alumni & Development......4-5 Faculty & Staff Notes.........6-7 Viana McCown.....................8 NO LIMITS............................9

Send Inquiries or Newsletter items to: Jan Johnson jnjohnso@mailbox.sc.edu

We are holding our undergraduate recruits to a limited enrollment, due to clinical site availability and hospital based training requirements for the upper division. Despite this, the demand for our program, along with the admitting SAT and GPA scores, continues to rise with our national reputation by US News & World Report top ranking, excellent NCLEX pass rates, and nationally recognized faculty. I proudly share that the graduating BSN class of 2014 have earned the accolades for the highest pass rate in the history of the expanded BSN program, with 96.6% pass rate. USC continues to graduate the largest number of BSN students in the state (230-240 per year), and have higher pass rates than comparator programs of this size (in the country). These data speak volumes to our outstanding students, our faculty/staff, and our clinical partners—all of whom are invested in Carolina nurses’ success. You will be reading about our successes with research funding, and I want to particularly highlight Drs.’ Culley, Elk, and Adams with their recent NIH funding awards. Dr. Hein will be inducted into the American Academy of Nursing in October, and faculty and students are receiving notices on a daily basis about awards, newly accepted publications, podium, and poster presentations at national/international conferences. Our students are experiencing success with competitive scholarship funding, notable internships, and scholarly opportunities around the world. The Children and Family Health Care Center (our nurse managed primary care clinic) is at a high demand among families in the region and continues to grow. There is no better place than the USC College of Nursing! I hope to see everyone at the 50th anniversary of the Viana MCown event on October 17th where we will celebrate our successes, embrace our history, and continue to envision our future! Jeannette O. Andrews PhD, RN, FAAN j.andrews@sc.edu

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Students Corner Jordan Ferrugia spent two weeks in Costa

Rica on a medical mission trip with the program International Service Learning. She said, “It was such an unbelievable experience that I will remember for the rest of my life. It was both rewarding and humbling to bring healthcare to those who need it most. I learned so much from the other doctors and nurses on my trip that I believe will help me greatly as I begin upper division this fall. Also on my journey, I met a lot of upper division nurses from all over the country and am grateful to have made these friendships. It was a wonderful way to end my summer!”

PhD Student, Kay Lawrence, will receive the South Carolina Nurses Foundation Graduate Nurses Care Scholarship.

Student, Eboni Harris, has been selected PhD

to receive the 2014-2015 Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future-AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholarship.

Lancaster and Salkehatchie students on the steps of Mccutch-

eon House (the original College of Nursing at USC) came to campus as part of a summer bridge program to prepare them for upper division.

NCLEX Pass Rate Above Average NCLEX scores for our May graduates are in and USC has a 96% pass rate - higher that the state and national averages. Special recognition to our faculty, staff, and administrators in the undergraduate program for their hard work and dedication to our students’ success. USC has the largest BSN program in the state, and is a leader in producing high quality and competent nurses in our region and beyond.

Check out the College of Nursing’s Facebook page. Be sure to “LIKE” Us!

Join the SCRN The South Carolina Rooster Nurses, USC’s chapter of the American Assembly for Men in Nursing was chartered in 2012 but saw a drop in membership the following year. This year, Michael Pallon plans to help build up this organization. While AAMN is an organization which advocates for the advancement of men in the nursing profession, membership to SCRN is not exclusive to male students. Pallon plans to make SCRN’s focus as an organization to bring nursing students out of the classroom and help them gain experience off campus. Any students that are interested in becoming a part of SCRN or would like more information can contact Michael at Pallon@email.sc.edu

Junior Nursing Students will be honored with a

Commitment to Caring Ceremony Friday, September 26, 2014 College of Nursing Auditorium 231 Reception and Simulation Lab Tours to follow CON 1st Floor Lobby 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Clinical attire requested (scrubs, lab coat) RSVP by September 19th to Diane Scott at Scottdh@mailbox.sc.edu or 777-3468

Announcing New Graduate Program Options

• MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

• DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

• Post – Masters Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health

• MSN Health Systems Organizational Leadership

• DNP Nurse Executive Leadership

Nurse Practitioner

For more information contact Student Services Coordinator, Graduate Programs Larialmy Allen at (803) 777-6185 larialmy@mailbox.sc.edu Admission applications for Fall 2015 will be posted on http://gradschool.sc.edu/ by October 15, 2014 and will be due March 1, 2015. All program curriculum information will be posted at that time.

UPCOMING EVENTS September 15th SNA Back To School Bash September 26th – 28th Parents Weekend September 26th Commitment Ceremony September 27th Cockaboose October 3rd - 5th SNA State Convention October 17th - 19th Homecoming Weekend October 17th Viana McCown Lectureship REGISTER HERE October 18th Homecoming Game October 23-24 Fall Break

VITAL SIGNS....An Update from Alumni and Development Class of 1974 Alumni Committee Brenda Bradley Nauful and Kathy Dorman Croswell, members of the Class of 1974 who also serve on the College of Nursing Partnership Board have convened a planning committee composed of Joan Mims Creed and Medora Jackson Johnson to plan the 40th reunion of their class. The committee plans to call, write and email all their classmates to encourage attendance at the Viana McCown Lecture and annual Alumni Event on October 17th, 2014 at the Capstone Conference Center. The Committee is working on several activities and hopes everyone will come, share their stories about the College of Nursing during their time and also bring any historical memorabilia for the Celebration especially if anyone still has their student uniform, cap, cape, etc.

JOIN US! The College of Nursing will host the Cockaboose at the September 27th Home Football Game (vs. Missouri Parents Weekend)

Welcome New Partnership Board Members

Lisa Williams United Health Care

Karen Worthy CON Faculty

Michael Pallon Student Representative

Jay Hamm Palmetto Health Richland

Former CON Faculty, Amy V. Cockcroft Fellow and alumna, Dr. Kara Jones Schubart, DNP, FNP (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;02), has been appointed the new FNP Program Coordinator at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Nursing. The program is pending final approval from the Texas Board of Nursing with an estimated start date of Spring 2015.

Dedicated nurse alumna, generous donor and special friend, Edna M Swartzbeck, BSN (‘63), MN (74) died on August 6, 2014. Read her HERE.

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Memorials may be made to the College of Nursing’s Edna M. Swartzbeck Scholarship.

Jeannette Glenn, BSN (‘85) honored for dedication to McLeod hospital community.

Read the story here.

Special Alumni Reunions Classes of 1964 1974 1984 1989 1994 2004 2009 will be held at the Viana McCown Lectureship and Alumni Day October 17, 2014 Click here for more information

All Gifts and Pledges to support Nursing can be sent to: USC College of Nursing 1027 Barnwell Street Columbia, SC 29208 Gift Processing

Check out the College of Nursing’s Facebook page. Be sure to “LIKE” Us And Join our College of Nursing LinkedIn Group

Checks Made Payable to the USC Educational Foundation or at our website http://giving.sc.edu/ To learn how you can make a difference at USC College of Nursing contact the Development Office at 803-777-3468.

Faculty and Staff Notes

Welcome New CON Faculty

Grants Funded Dr. Joan Culley, “Validating Triage for Chemical Mass Casualty Incidents - A First Step.” R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Kathleen LaSala, “Accentuating the “I’s” and

Dr. Ellen Adkins

Dr. Sheryl Mitchell

eliminating the “D’s”: Inducements and discouragements for students transitioning from Associate Degree to Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Programs - A national review.” Sigma Theta Tau International/ Chamberlain College of Nursing Education Research Grants. Dr. Robin Matutina will receive a grant from the

South Carolina Nurses Foundation to support her research into the experience of males engaged in traditional BSN education programs. The funds are awarded through their Ruth Nicholson Research Award.

Dr. Kathrene Berger

Dr. Robin Estrada

Dr. Katheen Scharer has been appointed Distinguished

Professor Emertia by the University of South Carolina.

Dr. Kathrene Berger has completed her post master’s Fam-

ily Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP) certificate from Vanderbilt University.

Shelli Gibbs will receive a Scholarship from the South Caro-

lina Nurses Foundation for her graduate studies.

Lydia Zager has been appointed the Director of the Amy V.

Cockcroft Fellowship Program.

Ann Scott passed the Certified Nurse Educator Exam. Gail Vereen is the new Academic Affairs System Manager

for the Office of Academic Affairs.

Heidi Waltz is the new Student Services Manager for the

Office of Academic Affairs.

Jessica McCormick, Executive Assistant to Dean Andrews,

received her M.Ed. in Higher Education Business Administration.

Vera Polyakova-Norwood, Director of Online Learning, is the CON Staff Member of the Year. Congratulations!

NCSBN Releases Results of National Simulation Study The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has released the findings of its award-winning research, “The NCSBN National Simulation Study: A Longitudinal, Randomized, Controlled Study Replacing Clinical Hours with Simulation in Prelicensure Nursing Education,” which concluded that substituting high quality simulation experiences for up to half of traditional clinical hours produces comparable end of program educational outcomes to those students whose experiences are mostly just traditional clinical hours and produces new graduates that are ready for clinical practice. Read more HERE and HERE.

CON Faculty New AAN Member On October 17th in Washington, DC, Dr. Laura C. Hein will be inducted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. Dr. Hein is a leading scholar on LGBT health in South Carolina, and is nationally and internationally recognized. Dr. Hein’s research focuses on health disparities experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons. She investigates LGBT health disparities within a social justice and public policy paradigm. The goal of her research is to impact public policy thereby decreasing LGBT health disparities and victimization. Dr. Hein’s most recent research investigated the acceptability of various aspects of a support-group intervention in the LGBT community in South Carolina. Dr. Hein was invited to the White House by HHS Secretary Sebelius, for a briefing of 150 LGBT leaders on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). She returned to the White House for a follow-up briefing on July 24th, 2014. Dr. Hein was the only attendee from South Carolina. Dr. Hein is the fifth nurse to ever serve on the Board of Directors of GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality in its 30+ year history. During her tenure, the board of GLMA submitted amicus briefs influencing appellate and U.S. Supreme Court decisions, regarding law and policy related to LGBT health. Dr. Hein co-led the effort that established the first Section within GLMA, as a home for LGBT nurses. Read her full bio HERE.

Faculty Publications Brandon Bookstaver, PharmD, BCPS (AQ-ID), AAHIVE; Tisha M Felder, PhD, MSW; April M Quidley, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM; Kelly Ragucci, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, CDE; Jean Nappi, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS (AQ-Cardiology); Heather M Draper, PharmD, BCPS. Pharmacy Residents’ Barriers to Scholarly Pursuits, Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning.

Faculty Presentations Erin McKinney and Kimberly Glenn presented “Ad-

dressing the Transition to Practice Gap with Simulation” at the Health Care Simulation South Carolina 3rd Annual Meeting on July 31st - August 1st in Charleston, SC. Dr. DeAnne K. Hilfinger Messias presented “Engag-

ing Latinas in Community Asset Mapping in Rio Grande Valley Colonias for a Randomized Physical Activity Intervention,” at the National Conference on Engaging Patients, Families and Communities in all Phases of Translation Research to Improve Health on August 21 - 22, 2014. Dr. Kathleen LaSala will present an abstract of her re-

search, “Effectiveness of a Child’s Fable on the Cognition of Preschoolers When Used to Address Childhood Obesity,” at the SEC Symposium on September 22nd in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Amber Williams and Karen Worthy will present

their abstract, “Effective leadership for BSN recruitment in rural communities,” at the Sigma Theta Tau International Leadership Connection 2014 on September 24-27 in Indianapolis Indiana. Dr. Robin Mautina will present her abstract, “Education-

al Interventions for Middle School Students to Improve the Perception of Nursing as a Future Career Choice,” at the Sigma Theta Tau International Leadership Connection 2014 on September 24-27 in Indianapolis Indiana.

Join us for the USC College of Nursing Homecoming 50th Anniversary of the Viana McCown Lectureship and Alumni Day “Celebrating our Past, Shaping our Future” Keynote Speaker

Phyllis Beck Kritek, RN, PhD, FAAN Conflict Engagement Specialist Sole Proprietor: “courage” Training, Facilitation, Consultation, Coaching, and Mediation FRIDAY

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