Barry University - College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The Year in Review.

College of Nursing & Health Sciences

2020

GRAD SPOTLIGHT REBECCA ROGERS, a cardiovascular perfusionist, shares how she carved her path to success and her goals for the future.

TAKE A WALK IN THE SHOES OF A HISTOTECHNOLOGIST

MEET THE STUDENTS & ALUMNI MAKING WAVES IN THE HEALTH WORLD

YOUR DONOR DOLLARS AT WORK

Letter from the Dean Dear Friends of our College, Beyond the subtle clues that our season is changing (yes, the maple trees that dot the Everglades along the “Alley” really do turn crimson in September), nothing serves as a better sign to me than the surge of energy that fills our College each autumn.

It is encouraging to witness some of Barry’s brightest and most committed new students begin their journey into health care and wellness promotion. At each orientation, I hear stories of how this next generation of professionals wants to gain the vital skills and knowledge needed to make a difference in the lives of others.

We chat about the value of our richly diverse student body, staff and faculty, their yearning to advocate for those in vulnerable situations, and their enthusiasm for helping create transformative changes in their communities. I have no doubt that our newest members of the Barry CNHS community will continue the legacy of our alumni – partnering and innovating as our health care system and society continue to evolve.

I am particularly proud of our faculty’s emphasis on developing two fundamental attributes in our CNHS graduates: leadership and the ability to work across disciplines for the benefit of our patients.

While some institutions instill in their students the urge to dominate, our CNHS faculty have affirmed their commitment to collaborate and work as an interdisciplinarity team. Classroom activities and simulation experiences expose students to innovative thinking, collaborative decision-making, and team science. There is no better way to promote good health or support healing than with a team who is committed to the same goals.

Whether it is our Athletic Training students promoting exercise as medicine, our PA students tackling medical Spanish, or a multidisciplinary group of students learning safety science in simulation, the innovative and interprofessional approaches to education and skill development in CNHS enhance our students’ experiences. We are confident Barry’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences is preparing future health care professionals that will transform lives for a greater tomorrow.

I invite you to explore our stories and celebrate our achievements as we continue to build a future that is exceedingly bright – all thanks to our dedicated alumni, talented faculty and staff, supportive community partners, and faithful donors and friends.

With warmest regards,

John McFadden, Ph.D., CRNA Dean and Professor

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Letter from the Dean

"It is encouraging to witness some of Barry’s brightest and most committed new students begin their journey into health care and wellness promotion"

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

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LETTER FROM THE DEAN MISSION & CORE COMMITMENTS

HOW WE LIVE THOSE CORE COMMITMENTS

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HISTOTECHNOLOGIST

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COVER STORY

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STUDENT STORIES

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PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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SHEPARD BROAD SOCIETY

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Mission and Core Commitments BARRY MISSION Barry University is a Catholic institution of higher education founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Grounded in the liberal arts tradition, Barry University is a scholarly community committed to the highest academic standards in undergraduate, graduate and professional education.

In the Catholic intellectual tradition, integration of study, reflection and action inform the intellectual life. Faithful to this tradition, a Barry education and university experience foster individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.

Barry University provides opportunities for affirming our Catholic identity, Dominican heritage, and collegiate traditions. Catholic beliefs and values are enriched by ecumenical and interfaith dialogue. Through worship and ritual, we celebrate our religious identity while remaining a University community where all are welcome.

CORE COMMITMENTS Catholic intellectual and religious traditions guide us in the fulfillment of our mission. The mission and values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters serve as the inspiration for our core commitments.

KNOWLEDGE AND TRUTH Barry promotes and supports the intellectual life, emphasizing life-long learning, growth and development. The University pursues scholarly and critical analysis of fundamental questions of the human experience. In the pursuit of truth, the University advances development of solutions that promote the common good and a more humane and just society.

INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY Barry is a global, inclusive community characterized by interdependence, dignity and equality, compassion and respect for self and others. Embracing a global world view, the University nurtures and values cultural, social and intellectual diversity, and welcomes faculty, staff, and students of all faith traditions.

SOCIAL JUSTICE Barry expects all members of our community to accept social responsibility to foster peace and nonviolence, to strive for equality, to recognize the sacredness of Earth, and to engage in meaningful efforts toward social change. The University promotes social justice through teaching, research and service.

COLLABORATIVE SERVICE Barry is committed to serving local and global communities through collaborative and mutually productive partnerships. The University accepts responsibility to engage with communities to pursue systemic, self-sustaining solutions to human, social, economic and environmental problems.

Mission and Core Commitments

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Barry brought a relaxing spa experience to the women of Lotus House Shelter.

Each woman enjoying the spa day at Lotus House Shelter had a different story to share. The Barry University physician assistant students, who arrived with enthusiasm, baked goods, nail polish, and some makeup, were there to listen.

The school hosted the self-care event on April 27, 2018 as part of a volunteer effort led by 2019 Community Outreach Representative and recent graduate, 27-year-old New York native Annie Chang. As she applied a facial to one woman’s face, they bonded over a shared experience. “She told me all about how she used to be a nurse and how rewarding that time in her life was for her,” Chang says.

"There were plenty of moments of connection."

A line formed outside the door as women brought their children to enjoy some refreshments, too. Volunteer Katie Pfister painted ladybug polka dots on the nails of a delighted lady in a wheelchair. Mixed in with the fun were tales of loss and shame. “One woman told us that she had older children living out of state but did not want to tell them that she was staying at a shelter,” recalls Chang. “It was a very humbling experience for all of us.”

Since 2006, Lotus House has worked to end family homelessness by providing a safe space and holistic care for cis- and trans women and children, many of whom have endured violence and trauma. Lotus House helps them find their footing by providing education, therapy, and other empowering tools, skills, and resources for healing and growth, including yoga, art, and events like this one. The Barry-hosted spa day was offered to encourage the residents to attend counseling afterwards.

This isn’t the first time Barry PA students have presented the event to Lotus House. The 2018 class also had an extremely positive experience there. Chang says that she was looking for local shelters where students could volunteer. “When I reached out to Lotus House, they were super receptive and also gave me a lot of creative freedom,” she recalls.

Providing the women living in the shelter with this opportunity for self-care was important for the residents and for the students. Chang initially thought of presenting a health education topic via the event, but the shelter told her to keep it lighthearted, entertaining, and interactive. The students also made sure to not bring up subjects that might be sensitive to the residents, allowing them to lead conversations. Chang says, “We wanted to provide them with a good time!”

Chang also saw the importance of increasing awareness of domestic violence in school curriculums after the event. She also says it’s important for PA students to learn about recognizing the signs of it in their patients and knowing the resources to offer those who are affected.

“Promoting self-care is so important as future medical providers because we want our patients to be their own, and best, advocates,” she says. “When PAs, doctors, and other providers take the time to educate and encourage patients, it can make a lasting impact on their lives.”

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HO W W E L I V E THE C ORE C OMMITMENTS

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Community Service Physician Assistant: PA students hosted a Spa Day for the women of Lotus House, a holistic shelter for women that provides shelter, food and resources for rehabilitation and empowerment.

Undergraduate Nursing: Undergraduate Nursing Students presented to the fifth grade class at St. Mary's Cathedral School. BSN hosted a session focused on training podiatric medical students to administer injections.

Graduate Nursing: Annual Health & Wellness Fair provides the community with education related to health care for individuals of all ages. Students are includeded from other programs such as undergraduate nursing, social work, nurse anesthesia, podiatry, sport and exercise sciences as well as fitness components. Graduate nursing students work diligently to prepare and organize the health fair.

Laboratory Sciences: Hosts 30 high school students annually for our a Day in the Life of a Laboratory Professional. This includes a presentation on the careers in Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Students have an opportunity to make their own histology slide and urinalysis simulation.

Students also take part in Health Science High School Consortium at Memorial Regional Hospital where area high school students have an opportunity to tour Labs and perform simulations.

Cardiovascular Perfusion: Cardiovascular Perfusion students raised $1000 for the American Heart Association's Annual Heart Walk. CVP sudents and faculty also participated in a park cleanup at Arch Creek Park in Miami.

Occupational Therapy: Occupational therapy students participate in local health fairs, community drives such as CarFit programs, Matter of Balance events and local toy drives.

Sport & Exercise Science: Athletic Training Students provided medical coverage and hosted water stations at Barry University’s Nun Run on Feb, 16, 2019. Students provided basic first aid and treated blisters and minor cuts. They also worked with the emergency response personnel along the route to provide athlete care.

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Community Service

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A Day in the Life of a Histotechnologist The journey that led 27-year-old Raymond Hall to histotechnology started in his hometown of Jackson, Mississippi. As a little kid, he became nerdily obsessed with learning about dinosaurs after watching Jurassic Park, which remains his favorite film.

He didn’t know what he wanted to do for work when he grew up, but he knew he liked the sciences.

Hall attended Murray State University in Kentucky, a town, he says, placed in the middle of a cornfield. But when it came time to head to graduate school he took a very different route. When he stumbled upon Barry University, he says, “My first thought was, if I’m going to grad school and pay all that money, might was well go where the weather is nice.”

He liked the sound of the histotechnology program, and after applying and interviewing, he headed south to tropical Miami Shores to pursue his master’s of science in clinical biology with a specialization in histotechnology.

“Going through a master’s program was incredibly beneficial for my career,” he says. But getting his master’s wasn’t all easy. “In undergrad, I didn’t have to focus on time management. I would just show up to class and go home. In grad school, I had to work full time while going to school full time. I had to manage my time and really grow up and figure out the first step of my life.”

He was hired at the Memphis, Tennessee, location of the international veterinary diagnostic lab, Idexx Laboratories, before he graduated in August 2017.

“Jumping right into the workforce, I could tell that the education I got already was going to propel me higher than a lot of my peers,” he says. Many in the field don’t have a formal histology education or they have a certificate and not a degree. His education helped him move up quickly in the ranks at work from bench technician to a leadership role as a certified laboratory Instructor. In this position, he provides employee training and quality control for his lab and works with a national team that standardizes lab practices for all of the company’s North American labs.

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Hall shared a rundown of his typical day, both as a technician and as a supervisor in the histotechnology field.

6:15 a: Each morning, Hill wakes up to the ringing of his phone alarm. He gets up, feeds his dog, and lets her out.

Then he showers and makes himself lunch as she plays with toys on the floor. Next, he’s on his way to work with a 40-minute commute into Memphis from the suburbs.

8:00 a: Hall greets his coworkers each morning and walks around the lab to get a feel for how the day will unfold. He’s looking to see, he says, “whether we’re in a really good spot or we’ve had a string of callouts and we’re going to have a really busy day.” Then he spends from 20 minutes to an hour checking his emails from colleagues around the world.

10:00 a: After the administrative aspects of the morning are complete, he again walks around lab to determine where he needs to be that day, “whether that means I need to be on the bench or directing personnel where to go,” he says.

Along with lead techs and supervisors, he will move staff on the line around based on their strengths to optimize their overall performance. They have a lot of new hires and open positions, so Hill spends much of his time training, offering tips and tricks to incoming techs.

In his old role on the bench, Hall would check in with his supervisor to see where he was most needed, at the dissection bench, in micronomy, embedding, or quality control. Then he’d go straight in and, he says, “knock the work out.” At Idexx, they work in small batches but with a constant workflow. There is a lot of tissue to process and something always is in motion. They work on tiny tissue samples, whole organ biopsies, and even necropsies on dead animal parts. At the end of each run, which lasts one and a half hours, someone needs to be ready to receive cassettes off the processor, embed them right away, and hand them off to the micronomist to cut. He says it’s the same work being done at labs that work with human tissue, except, “the hair’s usually a little thicker.”

11:30 a: While some take an hour lunch, Hall quickly eats his sandwich, chips, and Reeses cup in 30 minutes then heads back to work.

12:00 p: At noon, there’s a shift change at the lab. For that, he meets with the incoming lead technicians and

supervisors to give them a rundown of how the morning went and where they are most needed.

1:00 p: In the afternoon, he reviews and prioritizes a pending list of cases that must be completed that day. Hall spends the afternoon handing them off to techs and ensuring they are completed.

2:00 p: Hall then meets with his lab manager or has a call with the team of those working in his same position across

North America. They have a short meeting on how the day and week are going and how to better standardize processes in all labs. Traveling to implement standardization of systems at Idexx’s labs internationally is also an important part of his job.

4:00 p: Before he leaves work, he finds out if anyone needs help on the floor and then heads home in rush hour traffic.

5:15 p: Finally home, Hall plays with his dog and hangs with his fiance. “Usually, my wonderful fiance will have dinner ready or we’ll cook together or eat out,” he says. She’s a nurse who might work a night shift.

10:00 p: Hall is in bed, ready to get some rest by 10 p.m. Maybe not a typical day for most, but for Hall, it’s a satisfying one that gives him great purpose

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REBECCA ROGERS Coastal Aspirations 14

GRAD SPOTLIGHT

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Michigan native, Rebecca Rogers grew up with coastal aspirations. “I always dreamed of living in California,” she says. A stop on the eastern seaboard to pursue Barry’s Cardiovascular Perfusion program set Rogers on her way, and she is now living that childhood dream as a cardiovascular perfusionist in Southern California. “Many people are not familiar with my job,” she says, “including some people in the OR.” As a cardiovascular perfusionist, Rogers plays an instrumental role in monitoring and supporting the circulatory and respiratory functions of surgical patients. The Stamps Scholar and recipient of the CNHS Dean’s Award is both intrepid and passionate, two qualities that helped her excel at Barry and prepared her to meet the demands of her field. Another key to her many accomplishments: her sense of humor.

Q&A

With characteristic wit and generosity, Rogers spoke with CNHS Magazine about her experience at Barry, how she carved her path to career success, and her goals for the future.

What do you enjoy most about your job and your move to Southern California?

Although clinical placement is not determined by students, I strongly encouraged my Director, Cindy Cervantes, to send me to California for the clinical portion of my perfusion training. After clinicals, it was a natural transition to take a job in California. What I love most about my job is the autonomy. Many people are not familiar with my job, including some people in the OR. I work on contract accounts with private practice, meaning I’m often the only perfusionist in the entire hospital during open heart surgery. It’s a role that carries a lot of responsibility, but it also gives me a lot of flexibility to act autonomously. I act as the expert in my field for the heart team and work hand in hand with surgeons and anesthesiologists to focus on patient care.

What drew you to pursue your BS in Cardiovascular Perfusion?

I started out at Barry in the business school, but my interests quickly changed to the medical field. I originally thought I wanted to be a doctor but having doubts about the way the American healthcare system is run, combined with taking on large amounts of debt and committing an extra 10 years of school, residency, and fellowship, didn’t seem worth it to me. I wanted to live a balanced life while also holding a large leadership role at work. That’s how I found perfusion.

How did your training and education in Barry’s CVP program help prepare you for your current career path?

Barry’s perfusion program is broken into two parts: didactics and clinicals. Didactic work is one year of fast-paced medical and perfusion classes designed to prepare you for the clinical portion. Didactics was very helpful (especially for studying for the dreaded board exams later), but nothing could truly prepare me for clinicals. Clinical rotations are three semesters of constant work in an affiliated hospital to train you hands-on for how to be a perfusionist. I was at the hospital about 60 hours per week.

I did my training at Loma Linda University, working in both adult and pediatric heart surgery. I was taught how to perform perfusion services for a variety of surgical procedures including but not limited to: coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic valve replacements, mitral valve replacements, tricuspid valve replacements, aortic dissection repair, myocardial myxoma removal, MAZE procedures to treat dysrhythmia, atrial and ventricular septal defect closures, Norwood procedures, Fontan procedures, laser lead extraction for pacemakers, transcatheter valve replacements, heart transplants, liver transplants, and even hyperthermic chemotherapy treatments.

The range of procedures a university institution performs is extensive, and private practice does not require the same range of surgical technique. Transitioning from clinicals to my job, while still challenging, was facilitated with my extensive clinical experience and great support from my bosses and coworkers. One of my old instructors used to tell me, “If you’re bored on bypass, you’re doing something right.”

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What’s the biggest challenge you faced during your time in the CVP program, and how did you overcome it?

My biggest challenge in the program was how stressful and demanding clinicals were. I went from a comfortable classroom environment to working long days in the OR. Most days I didn’t have a break to eat or use the bathroom.

I would get only a few hours of sleep per night and have to work all day and then come home and do homework, research, or case studies. The work I was doing was challenging and often scary. Dealing with someone’s life with little to no medical training is daunting, even under the supervision of an expert. I constantly worried about hurting someone or failing out.

What got me through this was persistence and the support of some of my classmates across the country at other clinical sites who were going through the same thing. We formed a sort of support network and talked to each other constantly about our experiences, learning from each other’s mistakes and offering comforting words. We wore the bags under our eyes like badges of honor.

What were your personal strategies for success in the program?

Networking was a huge strategy. Making simple conversation with surgeons, nurses, perfusionists, and other staff members helped them remember my face, which eventually led to gaining their trust. Trust is something you can’t buy in the OR, and it is the most valuable thing, especially when [aspects] of our job are not always well understood. [Networking] also led to professional connections that helped me obtain the job I have today.

During clinicals, Lekeishia Thomas (CVP Program Coordinator) was my saving grace. She helped talk me down off a ledge several times and always listened to my concerns, matching them with encouraging words. Any student in didactics who doesn’t utilize Lekeishia is missing out.

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What is your favorite aspect of Barry’s CVP program? What is your favorite aspect of working as a boardcertified cardiovascular perfusionist?

My favorite aspect of the Barry program is the large amount of relevant skills it taught me as well as the connections it gave me to the perfusion community. Perfusion is a small world and word travels fast. If you’re equipped with good skills and know the right people, it’s natural to succeed.

My favorite part about being a board-certified perfusionist is the autonomy. I get to pump how I want without an instructor looking over my shoulder questioning my every move. It’s important to have that while you build your practice because the field can often be vague and many times there is no singular right answer. But I’ve got this now, and it’s so satisfying to be my own boss and see a great patient outcome.

What advice would you give to people who are considering earning their BS in CVP or those just beginning the curriculum? What do they need to know to be successful?

This program is not for the weak of heart. It takes a really thick skin and a lot of persistence and tenacity to get through it. You need to be serious, dedicated, and not afraid of being told you’re wrong. You need to be willing to learn and willing to lose sleep. You’re constantly reminded of your place in the OR and how much you don’t know. But if you stick with it, you’ll learn and the payoff is incredible.

You can’t do it alone, so my biggest advice is to make friends who will support you. Try your best to have a sense of humor. And don’t touch anything blue, you'll be kicked out of the OR. Don’t ask me how I know.

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My favorite aspect of the Barry program: the large amount of relevant skills it taught me as well as the connections it gave me to the perfusion community

What does the future hold for you? How do you plan to advance and grow in your field?

I work for a small company so I’m hoping to help it grow and act as a leading role in the process. My bosses are OGs in the field and are very willing to teach me what they know. Taking notes from them while also implementing my own style of leadership will help me grow the business and the practice. I’d like to eventually become a professor one day and teach others what I have learned.

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CURRENT STUDENT A Student on a Mission Mikara Palacious

BS Clinical Biology with Specialization in Medical Technology Class of 2020 Undergraduate student Mikara Palacious discovered her passion for medical technology early. “I have been working in a medical lab since 2008,” she says. “I fell in love with this field, and from that point I knew I wanted to pursue it.” Originally from Freeport, Bahamas, Palacious feels driven to bring her skills back home, where she plans to open her own private lab. But only after she accomplishes a few more goals. Upon completing her bachelor’s degree, she aims to earn her certification as a medical technologist before pursuing her master’s.

Establishing firm short- and long-term objectives has been critical to Palacious’s success in Barry’s exacting program. She also prioritizes her tasks and manages her time in a way that allows her to get involved in Barry life while dedicating herself to her studies and her family. “Pursuing a degree is a lot of sacrifice,” she says. “My husband has been my biggest supporter, and any time I felt weary or overwhelmed, he was there to encourage and push me.” Her other greatest cheerleaders? Her professors. “I encourage students to always go to the professor to ensure they understand everything they are being taught,” she says. She knows that her mastery of classroom theory will come in handy during the six-month internship phase of the program, which in turn will aid her preparation for her board exam. This is a standard way of thinking for Palacious: She is always looking several steps ahead, mapping the path to her dream career by accomplishing small and large goals along the way.

Originally from Freeport, Bahamas, Palacious feels driven to bring her skills back home, where she plans to open her own private lab.

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A Student on a Mission

CURRENT STUDENT A Student Who Strives for Greatness Kelly Nickell, RN MS, Anesthesiology Class of 2020

After she earns her Master of Science in Anesthesiology this May, Kelly Nickell has no plans to rest on her laurels. “My ideal path after completing my program is to continue to practice in a place that will make me the most well-rounded and indispensable practitioner possible,” she says. Nickell entered Barry after working as a nurse in progressive- and intensive-care units at Florida Hospital Altamonte. Her passion for surgery inspired her to advance her career by becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Barry was the perfect fit. “I chose Barry’s program specifically because of its renowned reputation,” she says. “I knew that I wanted to be the best CRNA I could possibly become.”

Nickell’s motivation has been met with strong support from her Barry professors and peers. She is currently a Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist, a demanding role that continues to build her clinical skills as she prepares for her role as a CRNA. “Barry has bestowed a wealth of knowledge on me,” she says.

Enthusiasm and determination have helped her transform that knowledge into mastery and are critical ingredients in her personal recipe for success. “Don’t lose faith when you get tired,” she says. “Just keep pushing on and dedicate yourself to being the best you can be.”

"I chose Barry’s program specifically because of its renowned reputation. I knew that I wanted to be the best CRNA I could possibly become."

A S t u d e n t W h o S t r i v e s f o r G r e at n e s s

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CURRENT STUDENT A Student Reaching for the Top Joy Cameron-Lawson, DNP, RN Ph.D., Nursing Class of 2020

Neonatal nurse practitioner Joy Cameron-Lawson already holds five degrees in her field, and she is set to earn her sixth from Barry’s Ph.D. program. Since childhood, Cameron-Lawson has known her passion for nursing and considers earning her terminal degree in the field a kind of destiny. “My personality cannot be just satisfied with leaving things as I found them,” she says. In her youth, she cared for orphaned animals and emulated the nurses who supplied vaccinations at her elementary school in her native Jamaica by pretending to vaccinate her young cousins and siblings. Motivation and support from her parents, particularly her determined and hardworking mother, inspired her to transform her childhood dreams into an impressive career.

Now, with 25 years of nursing experience behind her, Cameron-Lawson has become a master at balancing the rigors of her job with family life and higher professional pursuits. She credits her partnership with her husband— who holds a Ph.D. and Post-Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry—with helping her adapt to the demands of her career without missing out on time with her children and extended family.

True to her ambitious nature, Cameron-Lawson has not only advanced her career through continued education but also established herself as an innovator. “I developed a method to treat excoriated diaper dermatitis,” she says.

She is working to patent the method, which “has the future potential to manage babies who are drug addicted or who are on chemotherapy or [who have] short-gut syndrome.” Identifying the need for such treatment in infant populations inspired her to earn her post-master’s in Wound Ostomy, which supplied her with the skills and knowledge to pursue a solution. As she proceeds through the patenting process and devotes attention to both her Ph.D. program and her full-time role at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Cameron-Lawson finds additional support through her Barry professors and colleagues. “My experience at Barry has left a lasting mark on me and will be carried over to my new career as an innovator, nursing professor, nursing scientist, and future alumni,” she says.

"I developed a method to treat excoriated diaper dermatitis,” she says. She is working to patent the method, which “has the future potential to manage babies who are drug addicted or who are on chemotherapy or [who have] short-gut syndrome"

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A Student Reaching for the Top

RECENT GRAD

A Grad Who Prioritizes Teamwork Monica Nichols, DNP, APRN, FNP-C Ph.D., Nursing BS, Nursing DNP Nursing Class of 2016

Ask Monica Nichols’s colleagues to describe her and you’ll hear words like “approachable,” “organized,” “thorough,” and “team player.”

“She exemplifies what we hope all graduating nurse practitioner students should aspire to be,” says one colleague in Barry’s MSN program, where Nichols serves as clinical faculty. As a teacher, she brings a wealth of realworld experience to the classroom. Nichols is a family nurse practitioner with ECC Pediatrics, a position for which she felt particularly equipped after earning both her BSN and DNP from Barry. “Barry not only reinforced the importance of a good clinical and scientific foundation,” she says, “but also focused on the heart of nursing as a career of healing and holistic wellness.”

Nichols’s well-rounded approach aided her success in Barry’s doctoral program, during which she grew her own family and pursued a demanding full-time job as an RN. “I scheduled time for school, time for work, and time for leisure to maximize the very short 24 hours in the day,” she says. She also maintained a clear focus on her professional goals, emphasizing clinical competency and learning to navigate today’s complex healthcare system.

She views teamwork as an integral aspect of her role, which involves active communication with doctors, nurses, hospital staff, and insurance providers. “Most importantly,” Nichols says, “I am on the patient’s team, helping to put all of the pieces together between multiple specialties and helping them reach their goals.”

Whether she is teaching at Barry or caring for patients, Nichols prioritizes communication and collaboration.

“My absolute passion is in treating adolescents,” she says. “Being able to sit with my teenage patients and counsel them on depression, anxiety, safety concerns, and being able to offer them community resources or just be a shoulder for them to cry on and help them navigate this difficult time in their life is incredibly rewarding.” As an integral part of Barry’s MSN program, she plays a similarly proactive role, advising students to work hard, set clear goals, and leverage the abundance of resources available to them. “Join the NP student union, network in the clinical settings, join a board you are passionate about,” she says. “Get out there and interface with the community, in order to further educate the public on not just what nurse practitioners do but what Barry nurse practitioners do.”

“Barry not only reinforced the importance of a good clinical and scientific foundation,” she says, “but also focused on the heart of nursing as a career of healing and holistic wellness.”

A Grad Who Prioritizes Teamwork

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RECENT GRAD

A Grad with Entreprenurial Drive Kevin Masson

BS, Exercise Physiology MS, Movement Exercises Class of 2018 The start of 2020 marked a major milestone for Kevin Masson, whose new business, BioFit Performance, opened in Orlando in January.

The strength and conditioning coach earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Barry’s Sport & Exercise Sciences program, completing his master’s in 2018. Launching the full-service exercise training facility—which is staffed by coaches and nutritionists with advanced degrees—has been years in the making. “I began researching during undergrad,” he says.

Originally from the U.K., Masson arrived at Barry knowing he wanted to start a business that would bring high caliber training and conditioning services from the upper echelons of elite athletes to the general population.

Both his undergraduate and graduate programs provided him with the comprehensive knowledge and supportive community he needed to bring his plan to fruition. “I had a one-on-one relationship with my professors,” he says.

Masson has continued to nurture the professional relationships he formed at Barry through his founding of BioFit Performance. “A lot of my team are Barry alums, too,” he says.

In addition to his rigorous training in the SES program, Masson credits his internships with preparing him to succeed in the professional world. “The most important choice I made was to get an internship every single semester,” he says. By supplementing his coursework with internships in the athletic training departments at Barry, FIU, and other places, Masson found himself gaining confidence in his abilities and earning the trust of D1 athletes.

“The trust needs to be established,” he says. “Then the fun stuff starts to happen.”

Masson found himself gaining confidence in his abilities and earning the trust of D1 athletes. “The trust needs to be established,” he says. “Then the fun stuff starts to happen.”

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A Grad with Entreprenurial Drive

RECENT GRAD A Recent Grad Who Leads Mathew Murray

Physician Assistant Program Class of 2019 Matthew Murray is a people person. In Barry’s PA program, he consistently coordinated study groups with his peers and honed his skills across a variety of clinical practices. Not only did he enjoy fostering collegial relationships with his fellow students and professors, he felt that doing so was crucial to his education. “Getting to work with so many different people was really cool,” he says. “Learning from each other was invaluable.” The feeling was mutual. During his time at Barry, his class elected him as their representative for the student arm of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, a leadership role that enabled Murray to network at regional and national levels and gain exposure to PA advocacy.

Since graduating with a Master of Clinical Medical Science and Physician Assistant Certificate, Murray has been pursuing his dream career path. He joined Trinity Health of New England and is now working as a PA on an in-patient heart failure unit. Murray has long aspired to a PA position in critical care, so his new role is a perfect match. Ultimately, he says, he wants to grow his career toward PA leadership within a hospital. Characteristically, Murray’s strategy for success incorporates a healthy dose of comradery, and he advises students just beginning Barry’s PA program to engage openly with each other. “Rely on your classmates when you need help, and be a resource for your classmates when you can help them,” he says. It’s safe to say, many of his peers are following his lead.

"Rely on your classmates when you need help, and be a resource for your classmates when you can help them."

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Fulfilling a Dream in Med School Nadira Lilman

MS, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Track Class of 2018 After earning her master’s from Barry’s BMS program in 2018, Nadira Lilman entered the most challenging phase of her academic career— medical school at the University of Miami. But despite the rigors of her new environment, she was well prepared. “So far, about 60-70% of the material that I have seen in medical school is familiar to me because of Barry,” she says. “Med school is tough; the amount of material you get in so little time is very overwhelming, so being familiar and having already learned some of the information definitely comes in handy!”

A Miami native, Lilman began exploring master’s programs shortly after completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Florida in 2016. “I didn’t know much about Barry at first,” she says. “When I decided to do my research on different master’s programs that were offered, I found that Barry was one of the top programs in the nation.” Her decision to begin the BMS Medical Track launched her onto an academic and career path that’s been both demanding and rewarding. “I think my biggest challenge was trying to balance working as a full-time social worker and school,” she says. But Barry’s students, faculty, and staff supported her throughout. “Everyone at Barry wants to see you win, and it really makes overcoming hardship so much easier,” she says. (For the record, Lilman won big during her time at Barry, earning awards for Academic Excellence as well as Exceptional Achievement in both Immunology and Anatomy.)

Now at UM, Lilman incorporates the tools and skills she gained at Barry into her routine, studying every day, ensuring she makes every effort to understand the material (“trying to memorize things won’t be beneficial in the long run”), and surrounding herself with positive, supportive people. Ultimately, she knows she wants to work with children, but she is keeping her career options open. “One thing I really love about UM is that the opportunities are endless.”

“So far, about 60-70% of the material that I have seen in medical school is familiar to me because of Barry.”

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A Recent Grad Who Tackles Challenges John Park

MS, Biomedical Sciences, Dental Track Class of 2019 There was never a doubt in John Park’s mind that he wanted to pursue dentistry, which is why he sought a program that would make him a competitive applicant to his target dental schools. He researched several programs before applying to Barry’s. “From what I read online,” he says, “Barry had a superb reputation for helping people get into dental school.”

The BMS graduate student completed his degree in December of 2019 and now intends to pursue his studies in general dentistry.

Park feels well prepared for the challenges he will meet in dental school, thanks to Barry’s dynamic curriculum and an abundance of academic and professional resources. Among his favorite courses was Oral Pathology.

“While I found the class difficult at times, I also found it rewarding to learn about conditions I may encounter as a dentist,” he says. “The class served as a reminder for my passion for dentistry and what I have to look forward to in dental school.”

Outside the classroom, Park found academic support through study groups, open lab periods, and visits with his professors. He also practiced the time management skills he’s glad to have acquired prior to entering dental school.

“I’m the type of person that wants to be involved and participate in activities,” he says. “But I also tend to spread myself too thin. Thankfully, I have overcome this by learning to better prioritize my time.” Park also took advantage of Barry’s visits from various dental schools, which he considers great opportunities for students to network and explore their future options.

His determination and positive attitude were instrumental to his success in the BMS program, which he viewed as his second chance to achieve his dream. “All of us in this program had our own personal reasons for not getting where we wanted to right away, whether it was lack of extracurricular activities, grades, or needing a good transition to professional school,” Park says. “Barry put those reasons aside and helped us focus on the present, on how we can build ourselves up to become more competitive for admission while preparing us to succeed in the future.”

"From what I read online,” he says, “Barry had a superb reputation for helping people get into dental school.” The BMS graduate student completed his degree in December of 2019 and now intends to pursue his studies in general dentistry.

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A Recent Grad Who Gets Hands-On Erica Anderson Dual Degree: MS, Health Services Administration and Master of Public Health Class of 2019 As an arboviral epidemiologist with the Miami-Dade branch of the Florida Department of Health, Erica Anderson participates in all aspects of monitoring mosquito-borne viruses. “I interview and re-interview case patients to learn about their experience with feeling sick, identify others at risk for the disease, provide prevention control measures, and perform case analysis (such as determining risks of exposure),” she says. “I also participate in enhanced arboviral surveillance projects and work with other state agencies, including our state labs, during each investigation.”

It’s a big responsibility, but Anderson loves the direct impact she has on each phase of protecting the public. “My job allows me to have a complete, hands-on role from start to finish,” she says.

In August 2019, Anderson earned dual master’s degrees in Public Health and Health Services Administration, but she was already well on her way to her dream career in epidemiology. She began interning with the Department of Health while still a Barry student. Her performance impressed her supervisors and prepared her to step into her current, full-time position. She says Barry’s Health Management programs nurtured her passion for public health and helped support her academic and professional success. Small class sizes fostered her relationships with her professors and mentors and allowed her opportunities to network within her field. In the future, she aims to advance her career in public health without sacrificing her direct connection with the public she serves. “My patient is my community,” Anderson says. As of now, she doesn’t want it any other way.

Barry’s Health Management programs nurtured her passion for public health and helped support her academic and professional success.

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RECENT GRAD Going Above and Beyond

Oladapo Durojaiye Dual Degree: MS, Health Services Administration and Master of Public Health Class of 2019 While pursuing his dual master’s degrees in Health Services Administration and Public Health, Oladapo Durojaiye was working as a full-time service manager at Wells Fargo. He had earned the promotion just three years after starting his career at the bank as a teller, an entrylevel position that informed his long-term ambition of becoming the chief financial officer of a healthcare organization.

Marrying his business knowledge with the intricate understanding of the health services industry he gained at Barry, Durojaiye is well on his way to achieving his lifelong goal. After completing his dual degree program in 2019, he finally made the leap to the healthcare industry, accepting a patient access team lead position at Plantation General Hospital in Plantation, Florida. “What I love most about my job,” says Durojaiye, “is the opportunity to work with a team that is diligently focused on improving patient experience through educating patients on their medical benefits and actively reducing patient wait time.” He credits Barry with preparing him for the role by providing him with the skills and knowledge to propel his future in healthcare, as well as testing his determination and drive. “Going above and beyond, consistently creating time to research and network with healthcare practitioners to get a real-life understanding of the industry are some of the strategies that helped me succeed,” he says. “It is very important to leverage resources within and outside of the academic environment to foster personal and career development.”

Durojaiye’s efforts are paying off in major ways. Recently, he was accepted into the two-year Administrative Fellowship Program at Mount Sinai Health Systems in New York City. The highly competitive fellowship is granted to a select few among hundreds of applicants. Durojaiye considers the award the top moment of his career to date.

He attributes his success to his own hard work and the encouragement of his Barry University family. “I believe that the level of support I received from my professors, program advisor (Dr. Ritter), program director (Dr. Velis), the South Florida Healthcare Executive Forum (a local chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives), and mentors in the health industry helped distinguish me among the pool of candidates.”

When he begins his fellowship in July, Durojaiye aims to develop his core competencies and leadership skills and leverage the opportunity to explore a 360-degree business view of the hospital system. He also intends to pay it forward by mentoring others as he continues to advance in his career. “I am super excited to begin this next phase,” he says.

"What I love most about my job,” says Durojaiye, “is the opportunity to work with a team that is diligently focused on improving patient experience.

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SUCCESSFUL GRADS A Grad Who Gives Back Elisabeth Londono, DPM MS, Biomedical Sceiences Class of 2000 Dr. Elisabeth Londono knows how to stay busy. She is a mom, a practicing foot and ankle specialist in Miami, and a professor in Barry’s Biomedical Sciences graduate program, where she also earned her degree in 2000.

Returning to Barry’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences has been a rewarding experience for Londono. The BMS program was her first exposure to podiatric medicine and the impetus toward earning her doctorate from Barry in 2006. To her, it feels right to serve the program that helped shape her career. As a former BMS student, she relates to the aspiring doctors she teaches and positions herself as both a mentor and role model. “They are me 20 years ago, and I am them in the future,” she says. “I find a lot of symbolism, humility, and pride in being with these students.”

Giving back has always been important to Londono. Originally from Dakar, Senegal, she attended high school in the U.S. as an exchange student, then remained to pursue her higher education. She returns to Senegal twice per year, both to visit family and participate in medical missions with the pediatric oncology department at the hospital where her father once served as a pediatrician. She has also worked with the Yucatan Crippled Children’s Project.

But sharing her expertise with a future generation of medical doctors has been particularly gratifying. After all, she has a lot of experience to share. Once she earned her doctorate from Barry, she went on to pursue a demanding surgical residency at Miami’s Mercy Hospital and practice with KG Health Partners, a leading podiatric medical group serving Miami’s elder community. In that role, she found particular pleasure in working with seniors. “It was fantastic developing those bonds since I grew up so close to my grandparents,” she says.

Londono considers Barry’s BMS program as integral to her own success and that of anyone who intends to enter medical school. Not only does the program prepare students for the challenges of medical school, it also introduces them early to critical content and skills. “Once in medical school, lots of the information my cohort was being exposed to for the first time I was reviewing or relearning,” she says. “So, my mastery of the information was at a different level.”

She encourages anyone considering applying to the program to go for it. “It’s extra time to mature, settle, develop, before things get really serious.”

As a former BMS student, she relates to the aspiring doctors she teaches and positions herself as both a mentor and role model.

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SUCCESSFUL GRADS A Grad with a Global Platform Ramses Principe BS, Exercise Physiology Class of 2013 With nearly 300,000 Instagram followers, Ramses Principe has elevated his fitness and lifestyle brand to a global level. The Sport and Exercise Sciences alum launched MIA Fitness—an online training service and veritable storehouse for all things healthy living—in 2011, while still an undergraduate. But his path to becoming one of Miami’s top fitness entrepreneurs was not easy.

An athlete throughout his life, Principe had dreams of playing football in the NFL. He excelled on his Miami high school team and earned a scholarship to play for the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY; but after two years, a shoulder injury forced him out of the sport. He returned to Miami and had surgery to repair his shoulder, but his recovery prevented him from exercising at his usual intensity. He gained weight and felt demoralized as he struggled to imagine his life without football at its center.

On his popular YouTube channel, the Venezuelan-born Principe describes his emergence from his depression as something of an epiphany. “One day I just made a choice,” he says. “It’s either today or never.” Through hard work and healthy living, he got in shape and earned his certification as a personal trainer. He applied equal determination to his Exercise Physiology program at Barry, knowing the combination of his experience as an elite athlete and academic success would make him unstoppable in his new chosen venture: trainer and lifestyle coach.

Now, Principe is an influencer, the author of multiple e-books, and an online trainer to countless people of all fitness levels. He’s also a source of inspiration in his Miami community, donating both his time and healthy food to at-risk youth and cleaning trash from local waterways. A visit to his social media pages and his MIA Fitness site reveals his holistic approach to a healthy and fit lifestyle. Not only does he offer training packages, he also created his own line of supplements as well as cookbooks and a guide to mindful meditation. Recently, he added to his busy career by launching MIA Fitness Management, a training management firm. Principe credits Barry’s SES program with exposing him to a wealth of information he incorporates in his training philosophy. “Barry gave me the knowledge I needed in my field,” he says. “There are millions of other trainers on social media, but my experience at Barry sets me apart.”

“There are millions of other trainers on social media, but my experience at Barry sets me apart.”

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SUCCESSFUL GRADS A Grad Who Guides Others Courtney Novello, CCP, FPP BS, Cardiovascular Perfusion Class of 2003 As a South Florida clinical manager for Specialty Care, Courtney Novello oversees cardiovascular perfusion at three hospitals and manages a team of fourteen. “I have many hats that I have to wear,” she says. Among her favorites is mentor. “I love teaching my passion and seeing the moment when it clicks in the mentee’s mind.”

Since graduating from Barry’s Cardiovascular Perfusion program in 2003, Novello has steered her career with the same determination that helped her succeed in her undergraduate studies. She was 19 when she entered Barry, intent on academic excellence even as she maintained a fulltime job. “I knew I was young,” she says, “but I also knew what I wanted.

I would bring my books and study while at my job and any time I could.” Her hard work caught the attention of her professors and clinical mentors at area hospitals, who helped launch a career that includes a distinguished Fellowship in Pediatric Perfusion at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where Novello was previously co-chief of the department. In 2010, she returned to teach in Barry’s CVP program before being recruited, a year later, to open a pediatric heart program in West Palm Beach. She remained with pediatrics for three years before switching to adult perfusion. “By this point, I had a child who was one and a half years old, and I needed a change,” she says.

Change, to Novello, has never meant slowing down. Now, as a regional clinical manager and mother of two small children, she returns to Barry each spring to teach a course. Her love of her career is palpable, and her students tend to seek out her guidance. “I offer any advice I can and also give out my personal cell number and email address,” she says.

Integrating the role of mentor into her career has been a continuous and evolving process, as Novello has advanced to the top of her field. “I have mentored Barry students, new-graduates, new chiefs, experienced perfusionists,” she says. It’s challenging, she acknowledges. But sharing the rewards and struggles of working in a life-saving career is a hat she’s proud to wear. hat she’s proud to wear.

"I love teaching my passion and seeing the moment when it clicks in the mentee’s mind.”

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A Grad Who See's Every Patient's Potential Alicia Morgado, OT MS, Occupational Therapy Class of 2010 When she describes occupational therapy to new patients and their families, Alicia Morgado invokes a philosophy of the late physician and educator Maria Montessori: “Help me to do it myself.” Morgado has always been drawn to helping others discover their capabilities. After earning her BS in Pre-K and Elementary Education from Barry, she worked as a special education teacher, assisting students from kindergarten through ninth grade as they navigated a range of challenges. “I was very content being a teacher,” she says. “But I felt an innate calling to be an OT.” Morgado answered that calling with her typical positivity and determination. Less than a week after the birth of her second child, she was back on Barry’s campus, interviewing for a spot in the Occupational Therapy graduate program. Returning to Barry was an easy decision. “I thought, Of course I’m going back,” she says. “I think I was born to be an OT, and I want Barry to give me the tools to meet that goal.” Barry’s flexible program allowed Morgado to continue working as an educator while she pursued her master’s, affording her the chance to practice her newfound skills in a real-world environment. “I was incorporating what I learned into the classroom,” she says. By the time she earned her degree, in 2010, she was well equipped to launch Optimized Today’s Wellness Center Therapy Solutions—or OT Wellness—her occupational therapy practice that now serves pediatric patients in three locations across Miami-Dade County.

Morgado’s services are as varied as her patients, whom she assists with everything from social development to problem solving to stroke recovery. She views her role as a facilitator of each patient’s potential. “Our job is to allow the individual to be as independent as possible and live a meaningful and purposeful life.” She has extended this mindset beyond her clinical practice and into the Miami community, as well, co-founding the We Coach Foundation, which caters to local families with special needs. The nonprofit organization offers fun, inclusive activities—including a bi-weekly running club and a hangout social club—for individuals with special needs (ages five to adults) and their family members.

In the years since she embraced her life’s mission, Morgado has raised her young children into teenagers. Her son, just two when she began her graduate work at Barry, is now 15, and her daughter is 13. Her plate is full, but she is adept at managing stress and heavy workloads. In fact, her strategy for personal success employs the same self-acceptance she fosters in her patients. “It’s really about knowing who you are and what works best for you and using it,” she says.

“I think I was born to be an OT, and I want Barry to give me the tools to meet that goal."

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SUCCESSFUL GRADS The Trauma Guy

Luis DeRosa, RN, EMT BS, Nursing Class of 2009

There are moments when Luis DeRosa feels made for his job as a Level 1 Trauma Nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center. A former patient will recognize him on the street and say, “Hey, you took care of me!” Or a family member of a critical patient will accept his small acts of compassion—change for the soda machine or one of the many varieties of cell phone chargers he stores in his locker in case someone needs one. Most often, it’s during the adrenalin-filled instant when he and his team step in to stabilize a patient with life-threatening injuries.

Today, he sees many such patients working as part of Ryder’s Trauma Resuscitation Unit. But DeRosa was not always certain of his career path. He still recalls his first day in the ER, thirteen years ago, when he found himself questioning his fitness for emergency medicine. While still an undergraduate nursing student at Barry, DeRosa earned his EMT license (also with Barry), which allowed him to serve as a patient-care technician. On day one of the job, he witnessed a surgeon performing an abdominal washout, an invasive procedure that stunned DeRosa. “I almost passed out,” he said. He finished his shift but went home feeling demoralized. “I told my mom, ‘I don’t think this is for me.’”

Now a leader at one of the nation’s top trauma centers, DeRosa recalls his initial trepidation with empathy for his younger self. He recognizes that early experience as a test of his passion and fortitude. “I don’t like to give up,” he says. Determination runs in his family. DeRosa’s older sister, who died in 2017 after a long battle with congenital muscular dystrophy, used to tell him, “Never give up. Always know where you’re going.” He took her motto to heart, continued working as a patient-care technician, and quickly realized his talent for critical-care nursing. “Everything I was learning at Barry was exciting, and I was able to apply that knowledge to real patients as a tech,” he says.

Essentially, he never looked back. After graduating from Barry in 2009, he continued to hone his skills as a trauma nurse, working in the Ryder Trauma Center’s ICU and specializing in burn care. He also joined the Southern Unit of the National Disaster Response Team, deploying to sites of natural and manmade disasters whenever he is called. As a key member of the trauma team at Ryder, the facility chosen by the U.S. Army as pre-deployment training grounds for all Forward Surgical Teams, he instructs Army personnel in trauma response.

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The Trauma Guy

As he built his career, DeRosa began sharing his experiences as a trauma nurse via social media. His Instagram handle, @thetraumaguy, has more than 136K followers, a number that surprises him. “My main goal is to reach the person who is outside looking in,” he says. “I want to give a snapshot of what it’s like.” Part catharsis and part inspiration, DeRosa’s social media presence illustrates the qualities that serve him well as a trauma nurse—quick thinking, a team-oriented focus, a sense of humor and humility, and compassion. He calls himself and his fellow team members “Trauma Ninjas,” a term that tends to motivate future trauma nurses when he speaks at colleges and universities, but he is committed to depicting the realities of his profession.

“It’s a weird dichotomy,” he says. “In a way my job is fun. At the same time, I’m meeting people in the worst days of their lives.”

For all his accomplishments and all the patients he’s treated, DeRosa has not stopped exploring the ways he can help others in critical situations. He considers his time at Barry among his most informative years and aims to return for graduate school. He is particularly interested in the research arm of nursing and public health. “All nurses who advance in their experience begin to notice patterns,” he says. “For example, why are there always accidents on this one corner?” Learning how to analyze data that could help prevent traumatic injury is just one aspect of research that excites him. “Deep inside,” he says, “I want to make an impact.”

Part catharsis and part inspiration, DeRosa’s social media presence illustrates the qualities that serve him well as a trauma nurse—quick thinking, a team-oriented focus, a sense of humor and humility, and compassion.

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Programs, Scholarships, and donations

(Above L-R) Courtney Novello, Dr. John Murray, Cindy Cervantes and Mark Martin share a moment at the Cardiovascular Perfusion Scholarship event in August.

Cardiovascular Perfusion raised $6,500 Cardiovascular Perfusion offers merit scholarships to incoming students based on GPA. Additionally, Specialty Car sponsors a annual scholarship, the Brown-Brukardt Perfusion Education Scholarship Program, and the Florida Perfusion Society sponsors the Debra Ann Pacheco Memorial Scholarship. There are also scholarships available through other state perfusion societies and AmSECT sponsors perfusion students through the Perfusion Without Borders Program.

UNDERGRADUATE NURSING

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation = $2,812 Heather J. Milne Rohan Nursing Endowed Scholarship = $1670

The AOTA/AOTF foundation offers competitive scholarships for occupational therapy students who meet specific criteria.

Ph.D. NURSING

HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Nurse Faculty Loan Program = $1,749,024

Health Services Administration R.A. Ritter Foundation Scholarship = $1450

ANESTHESIOLOGY Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship = $3,000 North Dade Medical Scholarship = $5,000

SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCES Sport & Exercise Science offers generous scholarships to incoming students based on their GPA.

SUPPORT A BARRY STUDENT with limited financial means and unlimited potential.

DONATE NOW to the Barry Opportunity Fund | 305.899.8182 | barry.edu/opportunity-fund

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Faculty Accomplishments | 2019 Scholarship Biomedical Sciences Bijal Amin & S Chandra, Recognizing trismus symptoms, prevention and treatment.

Medicine Science, 8(3):766-769.

Health Services Administration & Public Health Dr. Evelio Velis conducted an Epidemiological Study in collaboratio with Nursing Program Faculty and students. The study: Health disparities and determinants of health: A glance at Healthy People 2020 goals. European Scientific Journal (ESJ) MIFS 2019, July 2019. ISBN 978-608 4642-69-5.

Nursing BS-NP/DNP-PhD Dr. Shaw, NP Faculty, presented an oral presentation at the 30th Annual Sigma International Nursing Research Congress in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, for her presentation titled: ‘Improving Student Learning Outcomes through a Collaborative, Experiential Learning, Interdisciplinary, Nursing and Education International Partnership’ on Friday July 26, 2019.

Dr. Indra R. Hershorin, Associate Professor of Nursing, College of Nursing and Health Sciences presented “Using Kahoot! for Review with Seminar Nursing Students at Sigma Theta Tau 29th International Nursing Research Congress.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada. July 25-29, 2019.

Dr. Indra Hershorin presented a poster at NurseTim Nuts and Bolt for Nurse Educators Conference in Minneapolis, MN. “Instructional Gaming: Using Kahoot! for review” August 7-11, 2019.

Dr. Nora Hernandez-Pupo participated in the 44th Annual Hispanic Nurses Association Conference in Reno, Nevada, July 16th --19th: (2 presentations):Poster presentation entitled “Foreign Educated MDs as 2nd Career Nursing Professionals” and Podium Presentation entitled Human Trafficking Crisis in the Latino Population.

Nurse Anesthesia DNP Collins, Cynthia, “Sons as Informal Caregivers to Aging Parents: Evidence of an Emerging Trend”. Poster Presentation Nexus Summit, Minneapolis, August 17-20, 2019.

Physician Assistant Demshok, W., 2019, Medical Consequences of Climate Change, Florida Association of Physician Assistants 2019 Summer Symposium, Marco Island, FL, August 31, 2019.

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Faculty Accomplishments | 2019 Demshok, W., 2019, Global Climate Strike, Miami Beach City Hall, Miami Beach, FL, August 19, 2019.

Sport & Exercise Science Programs Liu, S., Boiangin, N., Meir, G., Shaffer, K., Lebeau, JC., Basevitch, I., & Tenenbaum, G. (2019). Ironic and overcompensating processes under avoidance instructions in motor tasks: An attention imbalance model with golf-putting evidence. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance.

Freer S, Simpson D, Dompier T, Shapiro S. Assessment of taekwondo athletes’ knowledge of and attitude towards sports-related concussions. National Athletic Trainers’ Association 70th Clinical Symposium. Las Vegas, Nevada. June 24-27, 2019. Presented by Dr Sue Shapiro.

Project ADVICE (Advancement of Interprofessional Collaboration in Education) • Project ADVICE Project Grants were awarded to four projects in March 2019.

• Dr. Laura Albuja, Dr. Maxine Jeffery and E. Egan-Hineline: An interprofessional • collaborative project entitled, “Interdisciplinary Game Jam: Creating a College Student Health and Wellness Game.” $5,000.

• Dr. Delia Leal, Dr. Tal Amasay and Dr. Randi Cooperman: an interprofessional • collaborative project entitled, “Prevalence of musculoskeletal Injury and Burnout in Undergraduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Students at Barry University.” $5,000.

• Dr. Jamelah Morton, Dr. Sue Shapiro and Daryl Hawkins: an interprofessional collaborative project entitled, “Hollywood Community Health Fair” $5,000.

• Doctoral Nursing Student Shani Marks: an interprofessional collaborative project entitled, “Doctoral Dissertation-Critical Factors Influencing Perceptions, Attitudes and Knowledge Among Nurse Practitioner Faculty Using Simulation in Curricula.” $2,500. CNHS Leadership • Dr. John McFadden presented, Re-envisioning Doctoral Nursing Education at the American Association of Collegiate Nursing Doctoral Conference in San Diego, CA. • Dr. John McFadden presented, Unique Issues for Deans of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs at the Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators for the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs in Houston, TX.

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Faculty Accomplishments | 2019 Health Services Administration & Public Health, MS, MPH Dr. Evelio Velis conducting research studies with faculty in the PhD Nursing Program entitled, “Health disparities and determinants of health: A glance at Healthy People 2020 goals.” Evelio Velis, MD, PhD; Nora Hernandez-Pupo, PhD; Selene Borras, BBA, MIB. Nursing BS • Dr. Mary Colvin and Dr. Clare Owen with Hallie Maskow presented at the Sigma Theta Tau Research conference (Lambda Chi chapter), Miami, FL, “Catalyzing Change: Increasing Diversity in the Nursing Workforce.” (March 2019) • Dr. Mary Colvin and Dr. Clare Owen Sigma Theta Tau Research conference (Lambda Chi chapter), Miami, FL, “Not just a GPA: The case for utilizing a holistic admission process in a baccalaureate nursing program.” (March, 2019) • Dr. Indra Hershorin co-authored and published an article With Balkys L. Bivins and Lonar A. Umadhay. “Haitian American Women With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Integrative Review”. Acta Scientific Women's Health 1.1 (2019): 03-12.

Sport & Exercise Science Programs, BS, MS Exercise Physiology • Kathleen E Adair, Matthew Peterson, Zacharias Papadakis, Mitch Cholewinski, Peter Grandjean “Renal function responses to steady-state moderate intensity and high-intensity interval exercise in md-spectrum chronic kidney disease” International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceeding, 2(11), 9, March 2019.

• Alexander B Anderson, Cherise M Key, Brandon K Sanders, Zacharias Papadakis “Pre-and In-Season Strength and Conditioning Training Changes in Leg Peak Power Performance in Collegiate Division II Women’s Basketball Team: A Case Study” ” International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceeding, 2(11), 3, March 2019.

• Peter Beitia, Ashley Schneider, Marvin Sublett, Zacharias Papadakis “The Effects of Pre-and Post-Rehabilitation Physical Training Protocol on Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Progress” International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceeding, 2(11), 56, March 2019.

• R Noah Padgett, Jeffrey S Forsse, Zacharias Papadakis, Paul J Deal, Andreas Stamatis “Mental Health Best Practices in NCAA: The Bidirectional Relationship between Mental Toughness and Self-Compassion” International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceeding, 2(11), 11, March 2019.

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Faculty Accomplishments | 2019 • Terri Stroud, Zacharias Papadakis “Shoulder Trauma and Humeral Avulsion of the Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL)” International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceeding, 2(11), 2, March 2019.

• Alex Lotero, Zacharias Papadakis “Left Distal Biceps Tendon Avulsion” International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceeding, 2(11), 4, March 2019.

• Alissa Bello and Zacharias Papadakis “Accelerated Rehabilitation Protocol on Plantar Fasciitis” International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceeding, 2(11), 91, March 2019 Peer-reviewed Article Publications • Aquino J., Amasay T. Biomechanical Comparison of “Dead” and “New” Pointe Shoe in Female Professional Ballet Dancers. The Sport Journal, February 14 2019; 20: 1-11. http://thesportjournal.org/article/biomechanical-comparison of-dead-and-new-pointe-shoes-in-female-professional-ballet-dancers/.

• Aquino J., Amasay T., Ambegaonkar J., Shapiro S., Kuo YT. Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Muscle Activity Differ Between “New” and “Dead” Pointe Shoes in Professional Ballet Dancers. Sports Biomechanics, January 2019; 31: 12. doi: 10.1080/14763141.2018.1561931.

• David E., Amasay T., Ludwig K., Shapiro S. The effect of foam rolling of the hamstrings on proprioception at the knee and hip joints. International Journal of Exercise Science, 2019; 12 (1): 343-354.

Peer-reviewed Presentations • Herrera MC., Amasay T., Santo-Vitorino M. Case Presentation for Peripheral Nerve Neuropraxia (trauma). American College of Sport Medicine Texas Chapter Annual Meeting. Fort Worth, TX. February 28 – March 1, 2019.

• Zamora GM., Amasay T., Santo-Vitorino M. Case Presentation for Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS). American College of Sport Medicine Texas Chapter Annual Meeting. Fort Worth, TX. February 28 – March 1, 2019.

• Day NS., Amasay T., Freer S. Case Presentation for Suprascapular Neuropathy.

American College of Sport Medicine Texas Chapter Annual Meeting. Fort Worth, TX. February 28th – March 1, 2019.

• Castillo A., Amasay T., Pastore JK. Case Presentation for Hamstring Strain.

American College of Sport Medicine Texas Chapter Annual Meeting. Fort Worth, TX. February 28th – March 1, 2019.

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Faculty Accomplishments | 2019 • Gupte A., Arbel V., Sorouri RM., Amasay T. Case Presentation for Metastasis Prostatic Cancer. American College of Sport Medicine Texas Chapter Annual Meeting. Fort Worth, TX. February 28 – March 1, 2019.

• Kurowski MA., Arbel V., Sorouri RM., Amasay T. Case Presentation for Herniated Nucleus Pulposus L5-S1. American College of Sport Medicine Texas Chapter Annual Meeting. Fort Worth, TX. February 28 – March 1, 2019.

• Maatouk M., Arbel V., Sorouri RM., Amasay T. Case Presentation for Right Grade II Supraspinatus Tendinitis/Tendinosis Right Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis.

American College of Sport Medicine Texas Chapter Annual Meeting. Fort Worth, TX. February 28 – March 1, 2019.

• Jaldety N., Arbel V., Sorouri RM., Amasay T. Case Presentation for Left Labrum Tear of the shoulder. American College of Sport Medicine Texas Chapter Annual Meeting. Fort Worth, TX. February 28 – March 1, 2019.

Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology • Boiangin, N., Lutstanski, B., Cologgi, M., Oates, J., Cologgi, K., (2019, March) Did you see that? A workshop on using Nike strobe glasses with athletes.

Workshop at Southeast Regional AASP, Statesboro, GA. • Cologgi, K. (2019). Performance Slumps. In J. Taylor (Ed.), Comprehensive Applied Sport Psychology: From Attitude to Athletic Success and Everything in Between and Beyond (pp. 212-221). Oxon, UK: Taylor & Francis.

Service (Community, State, National, International) Promote an institutional culture that fosters Ethical Behavior, Personal Accountability, Service Excellence, Professional Development, and Community Engagement.

CNHS Leadership: • Dr. John McFadden chaired an onsite accreditation visit for the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs at Quinnipiac University.

• Dr. John McFadden is serving as a mentor in the Emerging Educational Administrator Institute (EEAI) for Sigma International Center for Nursing Excellence.

• Dr. John McFadden is serving as the Chair of the National Taskforce for the Revision of the Essential Elements of Nursing Education, American Association of Collegiate Nursing.

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Faculty Accomplishments | 2019 Health Services Administration & Public Health, MS, MPH • Dr. Evelio Velis is currently acting as a Banyan Health System Board member.

Dr. Evelio Velis was appointed as an expert reviewer for the American Public Health Association, January 2018.

Nursing BS • Dr. Nora Hernandez-Pupo participated in wellness fairs with NAHN (National vaccinations.

• Dr. Clare Owen was elected a member of the Nursing Consortium of South Florida. This committee is composed of nurse leaders from universities, colleges and hospitals in the South Florida area and serves to promote the profession of nursing.

• Dr. Nora Hernandez-Pupo at the Latin Leadership Institute Community Service Project: Participated on an initiative to administer vaccinations to need individuals in San Juan Puerto Rico in January 2019.

• Undergraduate Nursing Students presented for entire Fifth Grade (52 students divided into two groups) on Bullying Awareness Presentation at St. Mary Cathedral School, Miami, FL in March 2019.

Nursing MSN,NP/DNP • Dr. Shaw completed a mission trip to Haiti “Nursing and education International Learning Partnership” which included collaboration with CCSI and School of education.

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Physician Assistant, MCMSc Debbi Hanson, MCMSc, PA-C; Volunteer; Clearwater Free Clinical and participated in the Skyway 10K Run which raised $640,000 for Armed Forces Families Foundation on March 3, 2019.

William Demshok, MS, PA-C; Volunteer; Medical Magnet School Competition, Miami, FL and delivered donated anatomy models to the Medical Magnet School, Miami, FL. Penn Mattox, MSPAS, PA-C; Presenter; Florida Association of Physician Assistants Winton Symposium.

Susan Ryan; EdD, MPAS, PA-C; DFAAPA; Presenter; Florida Association of Physician Assistants Winton Symposium.

Casie Parker, MPAS, PA-C; Presenter; Florida Association of Physician Assistants Winton Symposium and participated in the Skyway 10K Run which raised $640,000 for Armed Forces Families Foundation on March 3, 2019.

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Faculty Accomplishments | 2019 • Deborah Winton, MA; Presenter; Florida Association of Physician Assistants Winton Symposium.

Sport & Exercise Science Programs, BS, MS • Athletic Training Student community Service: • Provide medical coverage for Barry University’s Nun Run February 16, 2019.

• 6 junior students were invited to participate in the Florida State Wrestling Tournament held in Orlando, Florida to provide supervised medical care.

• 3 students worked the Ft Lauderdale Marathon with John Kitty from Cleveland Clinic.

• Exercise Physiology -- Open house for high school, Human Performance Lab, February 21, 2019.

• Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology -- 2019 MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) 5K. Health Services Administration & Public Health • Dr. Velis is a member of the Broward Health Point Leadership Council.

Nursing BS-NP/DNP-PhD • Dr. Claudette Chin, NP Faculty, actively serves for the past two years as a member of the Barry/Port-de-Paix Nursing and Education International Learning Partnership. Visited Haiti x2- 2018 and 2019 during the spring semester, where the focus is on the professional development of Haitian teachers, support of nurses and mobile health clinic, coffee farmers and artisans.

• Dr. Nora Hernandez-Pupo received the National Association of Hispanic Nurses Award for Educational Excellence. The Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde Award for Education Excellence by a Hispanic R.N. is presented to honor NAHN members who have distinguished themselves in any scholarship area and/or nursing education. Qualifications for this award include outstanding contributions in nursing education, research, and practice; recognized commitment to excellence in nursing; and distinguished clinical.

Nurse Anesthesia DNP • During this period, Dr. Lee, Dr. Hart and Dr. Yacoob attended the Baptist Health Nursing Scholars’ Program Benefit on August 28, 2019 at Hilton Miami Dadeland. This event was sponsored by West Coast University and Baptist Health.

• Dr. Lee attended Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Event at the University of Miami, Simulation Hospital with Dr. Lena Gould. Barry’s program was highlighted to students from diverse backgrounds. The event took place in Miami on July 20 and 21, 2019. Students were exposed to anesthesia simulation of difficult airway and regional anesthesia. Approximately 300 students and faculty from various universities attended (University of Minnesota, University of Miami, Florida International University and Barry University).

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Faculty Accomplishments | 2019 • Dr. Lee was recognized in the Diversity CRNA organization for her presence at Diversity of Nurse Anesthesia Symposium on July 20 and 21, 2019. She was also recognized in their August 2019 newsletter as a CRNA leader.

Physician Assistant • Debbi Hanson, MCMSc, PA-C Volunteer: Clearwater Free Clinic Clearwater, FL. • Williams Demshok, MS, PA-C Attending Florida Association of Physician Assistants Summer Symposium. August 29 – September 3, 2019 Marco Island, FL. • Williams Demshok, MS, PA-C Volunteer: International Coastal Cleanup Event September 21, 2019 Matheson Hammock Park.

• Penn Mattox, MS, PA-C Attending: Florida Association of Physician Assistants Summer Symposium August 29 – September 3, 2019 Marco Island, FL. • Robin Schugar, DHSc, MSPAS, PA-C Broward County Medical Association Board of Directors Meeting September 26, 2019 Miami, FL. • Kara-Ann Valentine, MMS, PA-C Attending Florida Association of Physician Assistants Summer Symposium. August 29 – September 3, 2019 Marco Island, FL. Sport & Exercise Science Programs • Dr. Tal Amasay is moderating Exercise Is Medicine On Campus (EIM-OC) Working in collaboration with the Student Health Center and Campus Recreation and Wellness. The students from Exercise and sport sciences programs are involve with the initiative and during the month of September will facilitate training for students, faculty and staff at the fitness center “September is Fitness Month.”

• ATR-Dr Sue Shapiro received Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer of the Year Award from Athletic Trainers Association of Florida (ATAF) July 14, 2019.

• ATR-Dr. Yi-Tzu Kuo received a Service Award from Athletic Trainers Association of Florida (ATAF) July 14, 2019.

• Alqahtani, J. (2019, July). Prevalence and Vulnerability to Drug Abuse among Students of High School and Colleges in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. [Letter to the editor]. Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science, 4(7), 427-428.

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Congratulations to all our hardworking nurses and THANK YOU for everything you do!

2020 was designated as the Year of the Nurse by the World Health Organization in recognition of the contributions they make, and the risks associated with nursing shortages.

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2 0 2 0 YEAR OF THE NURSE

The Shepard Broad Society To provide recognition and to reflect our gratitude, the University offers membership in The Shepard Broad Society to those alumni and friends who, like Shepard Broad, chairman emeritus of the Barry University Board of Trustees wish to preserve and further our mission for generations to come, and who affirm their commitment to do so by means of a planned gift.

Established in 1991, as the Covenant Society, Barry University renamed our planned giving society to honor Shepard Broad, a beloved benefactor and the first non-Dominican Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Shepard Broad was a prominent Miami attorney, banker, civic leader, and philanthropist and visionary. We honor him for his extraordinary vision and his commitment to higher education.

All donors of planned or deferred gifts, regardless of gift size, can be recognized with membership in the Society.

Planned gifts can be designated for support of any area of the University, including student scholarships, faculty, program or college support and maintenance of Barry's beautiful campus.

Contact Frank Saavedra at 305-899-4834 or fsaavedra@barry.edu for additional information on becoming a part of The Shepard Broad Society.

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