LHSON Learn.Lead.Serve. Spring-Summer 2023

Spring Summer Volume 1 2023

Donors Making a Difference Ellen Stoesser Byrd

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assionate and driven, Ellen Byrd spent nearly five decades as a nurse before retiring in 2013. Her journey began at Baylor University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree in 1964. That year, she also became a registered nurse in the state of Texas and started her first job as a Float staff nurse at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. She worked at Baylor University Medical Center and Collin Memorial Hospital in McKinney, and, later served as a school nurse in both Dallas Independent School District and Richardson ISD. In 2000, she became Director of Health Services as the campus nurse at Dallas Baptist University, a position that combined her passion for nursing with her compassion for students.

The Baylor Alumni Association honored Ellen with the W.R. White Meritorious Service Award.

She served as President and as an advisor for Baylor University Women’s Council of Dallas, and they honored her with their Woman of Distinction recognition. She also served as an advisor on the Board of Visitors at Wake Forest Divinity School for three years in Winston-Salem, NC. For 9 years, she served as a Trustee at Dallas Baptist University. DBU honored her with the Good Samaritan Award as well as the Ruth Award.

Since her graduation from the LHSON (’64), she has remained very active at the nursing school. She has served as Chair of the LHSON Alumni Committee, as a member of the Board of Advocates committee, and as a member of the Gala Task Force Committee for 10 years. LHSON named her a Legend in the Line and she was chosen as a Friend of Nursing by the LHSON alumni council. In addition to serving in various leadership capacities at LHSON, she has helped coordinate the publication of two nursing alumni directories and enjoyed contacting alums personally to update their contact information. Also, she brought refreshments to the various celebrations at the school and attended many Dallas pinning and graduation activities. Ellen knows first-hand the indescribable bond that fellow nurses have with one another, and she has worked at maintaining a lasting friendship with colleagues through the years. In fact, her classmate, Colonel Nickey McCasland has

edited a Christmas newsletter for 54 years that he sends out each year to the LHSON 1964 BSN class.

She is most proud of establishing of the Ellen Stoesser Byrd Endowed Scholarship Fund in Nursing by Baylor University in 2013. Also in 2020, she began an endowed scholarship at Dallas Baptist University for pre-nursing students transferring to LHSON for their junior and senior years. Now ten years later, she said it is such a joy to see how the recipients succeed at LHSON and use their gifts in the world. One of her recipients was Emily Warren McDonald who is now working as a campus nurse at Dallas Baptist University which is a job Ellen once held!

Ellen and her late husband Bob (’62) always supported Baylor University as alums. When asked what inspired her to establish an endowment at LHSON, she said she saw the need for scholarship assistance after talking with students and learning about their needs. She is amazed at the diversity of the students, and through her personal interactions with them, she knew that this financial assistance could impact their educational dreams.

Ellen feels a kinship among all her nursing colleagues, no matter the age, as they share the same desire to bring excellence and heartfelt service to those within care. Ellen appreciates the Christian identity of LHSON and how students serve around the globe with compassion and care. She sees the difference that LHSON’s education and experience has made in the lives of the students.

Looking ahead, Ellen said that every family and alum should have a conversation about planned giving to the school. She says, “it is easiest thing to do because you can establish it and each year you can contribute to it, for example, by honoring someone with a gift or given in memory of a friend or loved one. And the best part is that you meet the student nurse recipients who benefit from your funds and begin a lifelong relationship with them as they start their nursing career.”

Continuing the legacy of caring, Ellen is the proud mother of four children and ten grandchildren and loves to travel with them. At her church, Cliff Temple Baptist in Dallas, she is an active Deacon since being ordained in 1988. In addition, she had served on the Personnel Committee, and is on the Hospitality Committee and is actively involved in the Global Affairs Bible class. Also, she remains active in her neighborhood HOA and is a Sustainer in the Richardson Junior League.

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

A MESSAGE FROM DEAN PLANK

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CompassRN STUDENT NURSE SUMMER CAMP 2023

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FOLLOWING GOD’S CALLING

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Faculty Accomplishments and Accolades

Spring Summer Volume 1 2023

6 New Faces on Campus / Faculty Highlights

NEW PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER TRACK AND LOUISE HERRINGTON ENDOWED CHAIR IN MENTAL HEALTH

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Missions News

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Alumni Class Notes

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LHSON Alum Q&A

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LHSON CELEBRATES ANNUAL ALUMNI REUNION 2022

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FIVE-YEAR RENEWAL OF U.S. ARMY GRADUATE PROGRAM IN ANESTHESIA NURSING

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A ME S SAGE FROM DE AN PL ANK DE AN’S BOARD O F A DVO CAT E S 2023-2024

Carl Bonds, Co-Chair Rita Bonds, Co-Chair Angela Bowman Ellen Byrd John Chiles Marie Chiles Sheila Cook Whitney Cortner Dr. Cyndy B. Dunlap

Following God’s Calling

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s we firmly believe and often echo, being a Baylor nurse means being the hands and feet of Christ for those who are hurting or in need of comfort. With that said, I am truly blessed to be an alum of the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing and proud to lead the school into its next chapter of excellence. It is my utmost joy to help future Baylor nurses follow their calling as their dedication exemplifies our school motto, Learn.Lead.Serve.®

Dominic Edwards Lauren Edwards Donna Dee Floyd Kari Haywood Mary Ann Hill Anita Jones Mike Jones Pam Jones Kirby Key Rob Key Dr. Carl Knight Janis Kovar Mark Lovvorn Patty Lovvorn Judy Maggard Alison Malone Mike Malone Dr. Linda Plank Dr. Karla Ramberger Daniel Roby Dr. Joyce Soule Dr. Lisa Stepp Remy Tolentino Pat Walker Dr. Janice Walker Don Wills Sue Wills

Fueling vibrant nursing education growth at the LHSON with our two majors offered and eight graduate program tracks, we are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support. Earlier this year the LHSON received a $1.5 million gift establishing the first endowed chair position in the history of the LHSON from the family of the school’s namesake, Louise Herrington Ornelas. The Louise Herrington Endowed Chair in Mental Health will support innovative research and teaching within the LHSON, with a special focus on the areas of mental and behavioral health research, including the need for more mental health professionals. In addition, AMN Healthcare established the AMN Healthcare Endowment for Faculty Development in Nursing.

As we navigate forward, there are many exciting things happening at the LHSON and important trends in nursing shaping the future.

• Underscoring the need for nurses, by 2032 in Texas alone, the projected shortage of registered nurses is expected to increase from over 29,000 to 57,012. (Texas.gov) • There are more than 565,000 nursing students in baccalaureate and graduate programs in the United States. LHSON has 347 pre-nursing, 735 undergraduate and 821 graduate students.

• U.S. News & World Report continues to rank LHSON in the “2024 Best Graduate Schools.”

• Reflecting on the 2021-2022 school year, limited resources left many of our aspiring nursing students without financial aid totaling $8,460,433 in unmet need. Our donors answered our call for support, allowing LHSON to award 165 scholarships in fiscal year 2023 but the need continues to be a priority.

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As we continue to grow so too does the need of many of our students for food and basic necessities. In October 2022 we opened, The LHSON Store (aka: food pantry), located on the 3rd floor of the LHSON Academic Building. Across the first year of operations (which we haven’t yet completed), we have served 56 students. That equates to about 12% of our in-person students utilizing it. Based on the information students have provided in the log-in form from their visit, we have reportedly had 522 visits for 3,080 items which totals close to 2,088 pounds of food. We have learned through surveying the students that many of them have less money for food, more of them are skipping meals and reportedly eating less because of food insecurities. We are grateful to have the amazing resource available to them.

Trailblazing our ministry of Baylor’s nursing program, students give back to the community with their nursing skills and spiritual heart. Over the 2023 summer, I’m pleased to share that the following global initiatives took place: Study Abroad in Rwanda, May 15-30; Study Abroad in Vietnam, May 22-30; Missions to Rio Grande Valley, June 2-6; Mission Trip to Zambia, July 6-23 and upcoming Missions to Rio Grande Valley, September 22-26. Outreach through study and mission abroad is an important pillar of our missions at the LHSON. Continuing our legacy of caring for more than 114 years, the LHSON is proud to produce excellent nurses, who are renowned as distinguished leaders and steadfast caregivers while providing unparalleled quality care based on their exceptional Christian education. Our Baylor friends and family have helped make this possible so that compassionate Baylor nurses are always there in a time of need.

In gratitude,

Dr. Linda Plank Dean and Clinical Associate Professor

coming in fall 2024

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The Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare Awards DNP Jonas Nurse Leader Scholar T

he Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) hosted CompassRN Student Nurse Summer Camp on Friday, July 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. welcoming 30 campers (9th & 10th graders from local schools) plus four adult volunteers.

The camp allowed students to hear from nursing faculty, nursing students and tour the LHSON and Clinical Simulation Building. They learned about nursing school programs and admission requirements and observed a few basic nursing skills in the simulation lab. The priority focus was on the campers engagement and interaction so they could gain an understanding of what it looks like to be in nursing school.

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“The camp was a great experience for the high school students as well as the School of Nursing team,” said Lisa M. Jones, DNP, MPH, RN, CNEcl, Associate Dean for Pre-Licensure Program, Clinical Assistant Professor, LHSON. “The students learned all about the different opportunities offered within the profession of nursing. We encouraged them to take care of themselves, do well in school, and consider being a part of our Baylor family.

As the LHSON team worked with the students and listened to the laughter, exclamations of excitement, and answered questions, we were reminded why we became nurses and why we teach.”

“CompassRN provides awareness, access and mentorship,” said Renée G. Omoyeni, Founder of CompassRN. “A large component of the program is providing early exposure for students through career information sessions, local field trips, and original content creation. Closing the gap between what students imagine nursing to be and receiving first-hand knowledge is a key priority of CompassRN,” said Omoyeni.

“Connecting students to the field of nursing provides a direct link to the faces of healthcare, the different roles and responsibilities, opportunities, and allows students to observe industry collaboration. Long-term mentorship is essential in ensuring students receive continuous support throughout the journey of becoming nurse. Navigating through the transition from high school to college, nursing school to licensure, and professional to continued education – CompassRN prioritizes nurse mentorship through it all.”

Originally established in Houston, Texas, CompassRN is a nurse-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization connecting youth to health education and the field of nursing. It primarily targets underserved and underrepresented middle and high school students by creating awareness of nursing career opportunities, facilitating access to the nursing community, and providing long-term mentorship from high school to nursing licensure.

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LHSON Hosts 2023 Distinguished Nursing Lectureship

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he Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) hosted the LHSON 2023 Distinguished Nursing Lectureship, “Creating Scholarship Opportunities Through Grant Writing & Acquisition” on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.” Content focused on critical topics in grantsmanship for scholarship, funding success in capacity building for practice program in an academic environment, supporting nursing research and scholarship through philanthropy.

We were honored to have three speakers that included: Diane Drake, PhD, RN, Nursing Research Scientist; M. Christina R. Esperat, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN, The CH Foundation Regents Professor in Rural Health Disparities and Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellow with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing and Barbara St. Pierre-Schneider, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN, Professor and Endowed Chair in Gerontological Nursing Excellence from the University of Texas, Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation. The event was offered both in person and virtually and welcomed attendees such as: Chief Nursing Officer partners from Dallas-Fort Worth, as well as Directors of Nursing Professional Development.

The event included a full day of valuable information for nursing faculty and leadership, and community and clinical partners. Dr. St. Pierre-Schneider gave the morning presentation entitled, “Critical Topics in Grantsmanship for Scholarship,” followed by Dr. Esperat who spoke in the afternoon on “Funding Success in Capacity Building for Practice Programs in a Nursing Academic Environment.”

Special thanks also to Dr. Diane Ash Drake for underwriting the event and for sharing remarks on “Supporting Nursing Scholarship.” Concluding the day, Deborah Petty, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, LHSON and President of STTI Eta Gamma Chapter at the LHSON, presented “Sigma Theta Tau & Scholarship Initiatives.” A reception followed and tours of the LHSON Academic and Clinical Simulation Buildings.

Established in 2018, the LHSON Distinguished Nursing Lectureship has included many revered nurse champions. Launching the inaugural event on September 7, 2018, the keynote speaker was Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN (LL-AAN) Founder and Director of Watson Caring Science Institute in Boulder, Colorado, who gave two presentations that day that included, “Caring in the Era of Learning and Technology” and “Preserving Caring as the Core of Nursing Practice – and the 10 Caritas Processes®.” On April 5, 2019, the event welcomed Karen Kowalski, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, ANEF, FAAN, President and CEO of the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence who presented on, “Building on the Past, Leading Into the Future.” In 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we hosted a virtual Lectureship on October 19, with keynote speaker, Susan B. Hassmiller, RN, PhD, FAAN, Senior Advisor for the Nursing Robert Wood Johnson Foundation who spoke on, “Strengthening Nursing’s Capacity to Advance Health Equity: Academic & Practice Partnerships.”

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New Faces on Campus

U S AG PA N A S S I S T A N T P R O F E S S O R S

Matthew Bishop, DNP, CRNA Assistant Clinical Site Director

(HI-Tripler)

James Eads, DNP(c), CRNA Assistant Clinical Site Director (GALHSON STAFF

Jerchel Anderson Business Officer Dawn Bentley Academic Advisor Suzanne L. Bryant Senior Simulation Nurse Educator Wendy Craver promoted to Financial Manager Cynthia Cruz Student Services Associate Kaitlyn Hatfield Academic Advisor Kaitlyn Norton promoted to Financial Administrator Kyle Pyron promoted to Assistant Director

for Enrollment Management, Advising and Retention Katy Taylor Clinical Placement Coordinator Pricilla Welch Coordinator of Academic Success Clayton Wise Facilities Coordinator

L H S O N FAC U LT Y Dr. Sherry Boone Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Norma Carpenter Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Samantha Crouch Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Shelli Ellis Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Laurel Fulgham Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Nicole Gorecki Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Jessica Jones Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Kristen Kirby Clinical Associate Professor Dr. Laure Marino Clinical Associate Professor Dr. Tiphany Reed Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Isabell Stoltz Clinical Associate Professor Dr. Nicole Walters Clinical Assistant Professor

Ft. Eisenhower)

MAJ Thais Fletcher, DNP, CRNA Clinical Site Director (GA-Ft.

Eisenhower)

LTC Lisa Post, PhD, CRNA Director of Research (Interim) LTC David Robinson, DNAP, CRNA Clinical Site Director, (TX-JBSA)

Donald Vallier, DNP, CRNA Assistant Clinical Site Director (TX-Ft. Bliss)

LTC Michael Yost, PhD, CRNA Director of Didactic Instruction MAJ Timothy Yourk, DNP, CRNA Clinical Site Director (HI-

Tripler)

U S AG PA N I N S T R U C T O R

Hope Ferguson, DNP, CRNA Assistant Clinical Site Director, (Memphis, TN)

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Faculty/Staff Highlights

COL Peter Attilio, PhD, CRNA Program Director MAJ Andrea Hall, DNP, CRNA Clinical Site Director (WA-JBLM) LTC Janet Sims, DNP, CRNA Program Deputy Director

R E C E N T LY A R R I V E D ( ACA DE M I C R A N K PE N D I N G )

MAJ Brent Heber, DNP, CRNA Clinical Site Director (TX-Ft. Cavazos) LTC Kevin Worth, DNAP, CRNA Clinical Site Director (NC-Ft. Liberty)

• Dr. Annie Abraham was appointed as a member of the NONPF Annual Conference Planning Committee (2023-2025).

• Dr. Alison Bray, is the recipient of a scholarship from NAPNAP • Drs. Renee Jones & Halli Carr, published the article: Carr, H. & Jones, R. (2023). Trauma in the obstetric patient. Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnc.2023.02.012 • Dr. Quanica Darden, (PT LHSON faculty and preceptor), received the Emerging Leader Award from NAPNAP in March 2023 • Dr. Amee Moreno is President-Elect and Dr. Renee Flippo, is secretary of the Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners •`Preston Byrd, designed and oversaw a panel at the Southwestern Commission on Religious Studies Conference (SWCRS) in March, Dr. Sahr Mbriwa was also there • Dr. Andrea K. Shepherd, DNP, Baylor AIM Leadership Collective Graduate.

• Dr. Tiffany Flood, Baylor AIM Leadership Collective Graduate. April 2023 and completed Post-graduate - Adult Geriatric Acute Care Certificate from Duke University. May 2023.

• Dr. L. Amy Giles, Completed Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner certification • Drs. Shirey, Prater, Spies and L. Jones, disseminated Dean’s Grant work at the NONPF 49 Conference in Orlando, FL on April 26 titled, “Partnering for Good: Meeting Local Needs to Prepare Global Nurses.”

• Dr. Shirley Marion, was announced as the new Midwifery Track Coordinator • Dr. Jessica L. Peck, received the Loretta C. Ford Distinguished NP Award from the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) in March; she was also featured on April 18 in a Baylor University event, “Readers Meet the Author: Jessica Peck” for her book, “Behind Closed Doors: A Guide to Help Parents and Teens Navigate Through Life’s Toughest Issues” • Dr. Kelly Rossler was elected to 2023-2025 Board of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL).

• Dr. Andrea Shepherd, was named a 2022-2023 Baylor Fellow • Drs. Marie Lindley & Lori Spies, were honored with the 2023 Outstanding 25 Texas Nurses Award from the Texas Nurses Association • Drs. Cheryl Tucker and Katy Vogelaar, were selected to be part of the 2023 Summer Faculty Institute • Dr. Laura Zebreski, is recognized as a Sigma Rising Star of Research and Scholarship • Dr. Deborah Zimmermann, ENL Faculty, was recently named AONL President • Faculty & Staff Awards at BU LHSON, March and April 2023 Dr. Jamie Coley, Dr. Andrea Shepherd, Prof. Brandi Garrett, Prof. Kristen Westmoreland and Amanda Callahan • BaylorPLUS Salute Awards, presented by Cheryl Gochis, BU HR VP, LHSON Simulation Team; Wendy Craver, Elizabeth Calverley, Sarah Beth Rogers and Whitney Taylor-Cortner

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LHSON Congratulates Appointment of New Associate Dean and Other Nurse Leaders

Dr. Brandy Brown The LHSON welcomed Brandy Brown, DNP, APRN, GNP-BC in January 2023 as Associate Dean for the Pre-Licensure Program and Clinical Assistant Professor. Dr. Brown now serves alongside Dr. Lisa Jones, also an Associate Dean for the Pre-Licensure Program over all three tracks in the undergraduate program. Dr. Brown has been one of the coordinators for the LHSON Distant Accelerated BSN (DABSN) track since Fall 2021. She joined the LHSON as faculty in January 2021. Dr. Brown completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing Administration with Education Certificate from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama; Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. She brings with her over 20 years of didactic and clinical teaching experience in the area of prelicensure and graduate education in colleges and universities both on ground and online. She has also served since 2000 as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner in outpatient clinics and nursing homes in West Tennessee and North Mississippi in both medical and psychiatric areas. Her scholarly projects and research center around geriatrics, online higher education, prelicensure nursing, and preceptor support.

Jerchel Anderson The LHSON welcomed Ms. Jerchel Anderson, EMBA, who as our Business Officer.

Ms. Anderson is a financial professional with over 20 years of experience as a financial administrator and accountant.

She began at the LHSON on March 20, 2023 following in the footsteps of Rebecca Robbins, our previous Business Officer who retired last summer after serving over 25 years at the LHSON. Prior to joining BU, Ms. Anderson served as the Financial Business Officer since 2017 at the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University.

Dr. Amy Anderson In addition, the LHSON is pleased that Dr. Amy Anderson, DNP, RN, CNE, FAAN accepted the appointment of Global Initiatives Coordinator for LHSON. This was a new appointment and encompasses the Missions Coordinator role, Study Abroad coordinator, and coordination for teaching in other countries such as Vietnam and Zambia. Dr. Anderson joined LHSON teaching in the online DNP program in May 2022. Prior to that she taught at TCU for five years in both the medical school and nursing school. Dr. Anderson was a scholar at the International Council of Nurses Global Nursing Leadership Institute in 2018, where she completed a policy-focused residency in Geneva, Switzerland. She continues her work with the GNLI Alumni on initiatives to promote global health. Dr. Anderson co-founded Global Nurse Consultants Alliance, an international consulting group providing leadership coaching and strategic planning for global nurse leaders impacting twenty-three countries. She serves as a public advisor to Paragon Health Institute, a health policy think tank and served on the Board of Prevent BlindnessTexas, a non-profit working to provide eye care access to those in need. Dr. Anderson was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in 2020.

Kristen Westmoreland Kristen Westmoreland, MSN, RNC-NIC as a new RN Simulation Educator. She graduated from Baylor LHSON in 2013 with her BSN and graduated from Texas Woman’s University with her master’s in nursing education in 2022. She has nine years of clinical experience with the majority of that time spent in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She has a passion for helping families through the ups and downs of life in the NICU. During her time there, she was a clinical preceptor for graduate and experienced nurses, an active member of the education work group, and helped facilitate interdepartmental education regarding NRP for the ED staff. She began teaching part-time in the PNP labs in the Fall of 2020 and served as a Transition to Practice Clinical Instructor for the FastBacc® program. She enjoyed teaching in both the clinical and academic environments.

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Faculty Accomplishments & Accolades Publications Jones, R. and Carr, H., published the article: Carr, H. & Jones, R. (2023). Trauma in the obstetric patient. Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, https://doi. org/10.1016/j.cnc.2023.02.012 Meraz, R., McGee, J.S., Ke, W. (2023). Resilience mediates the effects of self-care activation and hope on medication adherence in heart failure patients. Research in Nursing & Health, 46(3), 323-335. https://doi.org/10.1002/nur.22312 Meraz, R., Caldwell, E.P., McGee, J.S. (2023). The relationships among health literacy, patient activation, and self-care behaviors in adults with heart failure: A Cross Sectional Study. SAGEOpen, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440231163779 Sunny, C.E., Peck, J.L., & Sonney, J.T. (2023). Pediatric nurse practitioner knowledge of and attitudes toward human trafficking: A psychometric evaluation. Journal of Pediatric Health Care. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2023.02.001.

Peck, J.L. & Moreno, A. (2023). Chronic conditions and child development. In D. Barber (Ed.), Primary Care of Children with Chronic Conditions (pp. xxx-xxx). Elsevier.

Peck, J.L. (2023). Leveraging a professional nursing organization to create an anti-trafficking care model. In C. Betz (Ed.), Worldwide successful pediatric nurse-led models of care (pp.

255-275). New York, NY: Springer. ISBN 978-3-031- 22151-4

cial-media?utm_source=cs_sitewide&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20221018_ behindcloseddoors&utm_content=newsletter&utm_term=CS%20-%20BSS4W%20 -%20P2P%20-%20HCR Peck, J. (2022, Oct 18). Guiding your teens on social media. Church Source (Consumer Publication) https://churchsource.com/blogs/ministry-resources/guiding-teens-on-sexand-sexting?utm_source=cs_sitewide&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20221020_ behindcloseddoors&utm_content=newsletter&utm_term=CS%20-%20BSS4W%20 -%20P2P%20-%20HCR Peck, J. (2022, Oct 18). (Consumer Publication) Responding to teen parenting challenges with courage and grace. Christian Parenting. https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/ responding-to-teen-parenting-challenges-with-courage-and-grace/ Peck, J. (2022, October 18). (Consumer Book) Behind closed doors: A guide to help parents and teens to navigate life’s toughest issues. W Publishing.

Peck, J. (2022, Oct 13). Responding to increasing parental vaccine hesitancy. Contemporary Pediatrics. https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/responding-to-increasing-parental-vaccine-hesitancy

Peck, J.L., & Koslap-Petraco, M.B. (2023). Infectious diseases and immunizations. In M. Fitzgerald & D. Jack (Eds.), Pediatric nurse certification review (pp. 255-275). New York, NY: Springer. ISBN 978-0-8261-7944-9

Nguyen, A. P., Angosta, A. D., Ke, W., Khong, T. M., Tran, C. C. & Kim, M. T. (2022).

Diabetes prevalence, risk factors, and care in Asian American and Pacific Islanders of Texas: Data from the 2015-2019 Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System. The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care, 1-13. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/26350106221116902.

Peck, J. (2023). Commencement Keynote Address [Distinguished Alumnus]. School of Nursing Graduation. The University of Texas Medical Branch.

Newberry, D., Spies, L.A., Jones, J.& Perez, Y. (In Press, 2023). Evaluation of Social Determinants of Health in Nursing Education Through Service Learning. Creative Nursing.

Kilpatrick, K., Savard, I., Audet, L.-A., Kra-Friedman, A., Atallah, R., Jabbour, M., Zhou, W., Wheeler, K., Ladd, E., Gray, D. C., Henderson, C., Spies, L. A., McGrath, H., & Rogers, M. (2023). A global perspective of advanced practice nursing research: A review of systematic reviews protocol. PLOS ONE, 18(1), e0280726. https://doi.org/10.1371/ journal.pone.0280726

Nguyen, L., Spies, L.A., MaiThi, L.A., Carriveau, K, (2023). Family Involvement for the Health Management of Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension: An Integrative Review.

NursingOpen. doi.org/10.1002/nop2.1858 [Impact Factor 2.60]

Spies, L. A., & Feutz, K. (2023). Developing and Implementing Entrustable Professional Activities to Prepare Global Nurses. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 34(1), 100 L. Amy Giles, Authored Chapter 31: Postpartum Family Adaptation and Nursing Assessment and Chapter 33: The Postpartum Family at Risk for Old’s Maternal-Newborn Nursing & Women’s Health Across the Lifespan textbook Hays, S.M. (2022). Clarifying your expectations. In L. Taylor, L. & M. Terhaar, (Eds.).

Preparing for doctoral study in nursing. Elsevier.

McGee, J. S., McElroy, M., Meraz, R., & Myers, D. R. (2022). A qualitative analysis of virtues and strengths in persons living with early stage dementia informed by the values in action framework. Dementia, 147130122211318. https://doi. org/10.1177/14713012221131857 Meraz, R., McGee, J., Caldwell, E. P., Ke, W., & Osteen, K. (2022). The Impact of Resilience, Health Literacy, and Social Support on Medication Adherence and Self-care Among Adults with Heart Failure. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Publish Ahead of Print. https://doi.org/10.1097/JCN.0000000000000948 Meraz, R., McGee, J., Caldwell, E. P., Ke, W., & Osteen, K. (2022). The Impact of Resilience, Health Literacy, and Social Support on Medication Adherence and Self-care Among Adults with Heart Failure. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Publish Ahead of Print. https://doi.org/10.1097/JCN.0000000000000948 Peck, J.L., Flippo, R., & Moreno, M. (2022). Implications for pediatric nursing practice. In Bergeron, A. et al. (Eds.), Principles in nursing practice in the era of COVID-19. New York, NY: Springer. ISBN 978-3-030-94739-2 review (pp. 255-275). New York, NY: Springer.

Peck, J. (2022). Letter to Editor. Journal for Nurse Practitioners 18(8), 809-810 https://doi. org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2022.08.012 Peck, J. (2022, Nov 3). Infection control in pediatrics: primary preventions to promote child health. Infection Control Today. https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/infection-control-pediatrics-primary-preventions-promote- child-health Peck, J. (2022, Oct 21). Guiding teens on sex and sexting. Church Source (Consumer Publication) https://churchsource.com/blogs/ministry-resources/guiding-your-teens-on-so-

Kilpatrick, K., Savard, I., Audet, L., Friedman, A., Atallah, R., Jabbour, M., Zhou, W, Wheeler, K., Ladd, E., Gray, D., Henderson, C., Spies, L.A., McGrath, H., Rogers, M. (2023). A global perspective of advanced practice nursing research: A review of systematic reviews. PLOS One. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280726 [2022 Impact Factor 3.752].

Spies, LA & Feutz, K. (2023). Developing and Implementing Entrustable Professional Activities to Achieve Global Advanced Practice Nursing Competencies. Journal of Transcultural Nursing. 34(1), 100-105. Online ahead of print 10.1.2022https://doi.org/10.117 7/10436596221125896 Spies, L.A., Fox-McCloy, H., Kilpatrick, K., Osolya, M., Steinke, M.K., Leach, D., Noonan, M. Brennan, K. Nanyonga, R., & Jokiniemi, K. (2022). Country Level Mentoring for Advanced Practice Nursing: A Case Study. International Nursing Review. DOI: 10.1111/inr.12758 Rogers, M., Lamarche, K., Miller, M., Moore, K., Spies, L.A., Taylor, J., and Staempfli, S. (2022). Global Emotional and Spiritual Well-Being and Resilience of Advanced Practice Nurses during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Advanced Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15161 Nanyonga, R. C., Spies, L.A., & Nakaggwa, F. (2022). The effectiveness of nurse-led group interventions on hypertension lifestyle management: A mixed method study.

Journal of Nursing Scholarship. 54(3), 286-295. [2020 Spies, L.A., Riley, C., Nair, R., Hussain, N., & Reddy, M. (2022). High Frequency Low Dose Education to Improve Neonatal Outcomes in Low-resource Settings: A Cluster-randomized Control Trial. Advances in Neonatal Care. Advanced online publication. doi:10.1097/ANC.0000000000000938 Rossler, K.L., Badowski, D., & Sara S. (2023). The Presence of Simulated Telehealth in Prelicensure Nursing Education: A Scoping Review. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 81, 101415, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2023.04.001.

Carey, J.M., & Rossler K. (2023, January). The how when why of high-fidelity simulation. Stat Pearls Review. PubMed PMID: 32644739.

Presentations Flood, T. A. 2023 AANP National Conference Podium Presentation: Telehealth Foundations and Role in Health Equity. June 2023

9 Flood, T. A. 2023 TNP Entry to Practice Conference Podium Presentation: “Entry to Practice Application & Licensure Checklist”. June 2023 Peck, J. (2023, June). Gun violence prevention. 72nd Annual Pediatrics by the Gulf. University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas. (invited).

Garner, S. L., Flippo, R., Peck, J., Ruby, S., Siew, A., & Maganthi, M. Effectiveness of Building Neonatal and Pediatric Palliative Care Capacity in India: An International and Interprofessional Simulation Collaboration. INACSL – International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning 2023. Podium Presentation. (accepted 1/10/23). RI, USA, June 14-17, 2023.

Fondren, E., Brown, B., Tucker, C., Ketcham, N., Collins, A. (2023). “TILTing Nursing Assignments for Success,” [Invited - Podium presentation]. TIRR Memorial Hermann 3rd Annual Nursing Symposium, Houston, United States. May 5, 2023.

Peck, J. (2023, May). Covid-19 implications for children and their families. Society of Pediatric Nurses [National virtual webinar]. (invited).

Peck, J. (2023, May). Human Trafficking 103. National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, [Alliance for Children in Trafficking]. (invited).

Peck, J. (2023, May). Region 6 Meeting. Webinar presentation as Region 6 Director of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas. (invited).

Shirey, D., Prater, L., Spies, L.A., Carey, J., & Jones, L. (April, 2023). Partnering for Good. 49th Annual National Organization for Nurse Practitioner Faculty. Orlando, Florida, USA. Peck, J. (2023, Apr). Keynote Address. Empowering NP voice: Speaking truth with power. Vermont Nurse Practitioner Association, 31st Annual Conference. Burlington, Vermont.

Peck, J. (2023, Apr). Teen mental health: Empowering NPs for primary care integration. Vermont Nurse Practitioner Association, 31st Annual Conference. Burlington, Vermont.

Peck, J., & Ponder, J. (2023, Apr). Keynote Address. NPs leading in Arkansas: Uniting, supporting, educating, and enhancing professional identity through organizational engagement.

Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association, Annual Conference. Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Peck, J. (2023, Apr). Keynote Address. Human Trafficking: Engaging and Equipping APRNs for a Trauma-Informed Response. Wisconsin Nurses Association, 37th Annual APRN Pharmacology and Clinical Update Conference. Madison, Wisconsin.

Peck, J. (2023, Apr). Keynote Address. Behind Closed Doors. Parent Summit. Bay Area Church. League City, TX. L. Amy Giles, Co-presented with Dr. Marie Hastings-Tolsma, Bibliometric Analysis of Output and Impact of Fulbright Award: An Update, at 6th Annual Nursing Practice Conference, San Francisco, CA 4/23 L. Amy Giles, Co-presented with Dr. Marie Hastings-Tolsma, Bibliometric Analysis of Output and Impact of Fulbright Award: An Update, at 6th Annual Nursing Practice Conference, San Francisco, CA 4/23 Fondren, E., Brown, B., Tucker, C., Kecham, N., Calloway, K., Butler, L, Collins, A. (2023). “TILTing Nursing Education in Health Assessment,” [Poster presentation - virtual]. Wisconsin League for Nursing 2023 Spring Conference, Milwaukee, United States.

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Tucker, C., Osteen, K., & Oliver, C. (2023, March 30). Utilizing Nearpod to Create an Interactive learning Environment [Oral Presentation]. Baylor University 2023 Educational Technology Showcase. Waco, Texas.

Abraham, A. (2023, March). Infertility in the third millennium: Implications for individual, family and society. Infertility: Every Miracle Takes Time (Virtual Conference). J Somaiya School & College of Nursing, Mumbai, India Sonney, J., & Peck, J. (2023, Mar). We are not okay: The crisis of confidence facing the pediatric nurse practitioner profession, Podium presentation at the 44th Annual Conference on Pediatric Health Care, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Orlando, Florida. (competitive submission).

Peck, J. (2023, Mar). TeamPeds Talks: The future of NAPNAP Partners, Podium presentation with Facebook live simulcast at the 44th Annual Conference on Pediatric Health Care, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Orlando, Florida. (invited).

Peck, J. (2023, Mar). Human Trafficking: Identifying and responding in the healthcare setting.

Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds, presented by the University of Texas Medical Branch, virtual offering. (invited).

LHSON Recognizes 2023-2024 Nurse Faculty Level Coordinators In late May, The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) proudly recognized its 2023-2024 nurse faculty level coordinators for LHSON Undergraduate and Graduate Programs.

“Since 1909, the legacy of caring continues at the LHSON along with its strong tradition of integrating faith and academic excellence in nursing,” said Dr. Linda Plank, LHSON. “Our graduates are guided by an ethical and moral framework rooted in the model of Christian caring. Contributing to this Baylor commitment is the outstanding leadership of faculty level coordinators who help the LHSON provide transformational experiences for students to realize their calling to Learn.Lead.Serve.® It is this unique belief that nursing is a calling and not just a profession that distinguishes a Baylor nurse and I am grateful this team of talent that makes that possible.”

Congratulations to the appointed level coordinators for our Undergraduate program: • Distance Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (DABSN): Dr. Ethany Howden (Levels 1 & 2) and Dr. Kathryn Osteen (Levels 3 & 4) • FastBacc®: Dr. Adrianne Duvall • Traditional: Professor Brandi Garrett (Level 1), Dr. Laura Zebreski (Level 2), Dr. Marion Kopulos (Level 3) and Dr. Lyn Prater (Level 4)

Additionally, we are happy to recognize appointed level coordinators for our online Graduate program: • Faculty Nurse Practitioner (FNP): Dr. Tiffany Flood and Dr. Kara Schubart join Dr. Annie Abraham • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP): Dr. Renea Powell and Dr. Sheron Wagner • Nurse-Midwifery (NM): Dr. Shirley Marion • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP): Dr. Amee Moreno joins Dr. Renee Flippo • Psychiatric Mental Health NP Track Coordinator, Dr. Nicole WAlters

Existing Coordinators • Adult Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP): Dr. Angela Stewart • Executive Nurse Leadership (ENL): Dr. Dora Bradley • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP): Pending The purpose of faculty level coordinators is to oversee the implementation of the Undergraduate BSN and online DNP tracks which includes a variety of responsibilities. These outstanding faculty nurses provide leadership; collaboration; communication; orientation and quality experiences for LHSON students. Among their many duties, they also serve as liaisons to clinical affiliates and as valuable resources to work alongside administration, faculty colleagues, students and staff.

The LHSON is blessed by a diverse and highly regarded faculty and staff dedicated to providing an environment that integrates faith and excellent academics. At the heart of our school are exceptional faculty, each and every one committed to the success of our students. They are a unique group: researchers, authors, winners of countless national and international awards, presidents of national organizations, former missionaries and administrators, and experts in their specialties. They are always accessible and focused on the needs of Baylor LHSON. They are there to advise, act as role models, and encourage and guide students throughout their education and beyond.

10 Comeaux, A., Harkrider, O., Meraz, R., & McGee, J. (2023, March 1-3). A Preliminary Feasibility of a Novel Telephone-Based Intervention for Enhancing Resilience in Heart Failure SelfCare. Southern Nurses Research Nurses Society Annual Conference. Orlando, FL. (Oral Moderated Poster, refereed) Oliver, C., Brandt, C., Wilburn, B., & Osteen, K. (2023, February 16). Promoting Student Civility in Nursing Education: Safeguarding Healthy Work Environments for Positive Patient Outcomes [International Oral Presentation-PechaKucha]. Sigma Theta Tau International Creating Healthy Work Environments 2023 Conference. Austin, Texas. https://www. sigmanursing.org/connect-engage/meetings-events/chwe/awards Conroy, S. & Spies, L.A. (January, 2023). An Innovative Partnership to Advance Doctoral Education in Vietnam: Development of the First Nursing Doctorate AACN’s 2023 Doctoral Education Conference. Coronado, CA. Peck, J. (2023, Jan). Human trafficking: Connecticut leading a public health approach. Part Two: Health Partners In-person training for the Department of Child and Family in collaboration with the School-Based Health Alliance, Mystic, Connecticut. (invited).

Peck, J. (2023, Jan). Human trafficking: Virginia NPs leading a public health approach.

Webinar virtual presentation for the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners, Richmond, Virginia. (invited).

Brown, B., Tucker, C. (2022). “Increasing Difficulty of Classroom Practice Questions and Impact on Student Performance,” [Poster presentation – virtual]. Wisconsin League for Nurses Fall Conference 2022, Waukesha, United States. November 12, 2022.

Meraz, R., McGee, J., Caldwell, E.P., Ke, W., Osteen, K. (2022, November 5-7). Race, Resilience, and Health Literacy Are Important to Medication Adherence in Those with Heart Failure. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2022. Chicago, Il. (Poster, refereed).

Meraz, R., McGee, J., Caldwell, E.P., Ke, W., Osteen, K. (2022, November 5-7). The Mediating effect of Resilience on the Relationships Between Self-care Activation, Hope, and Medication Adherence in A Diverse Sample of Adults with Heart Failure. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2022. Chicago, Il. (Poster, refereed) Meraz, R., Osteen, K., McGee, J., Noblitt, P., Viejo, H. (2022, November 2-6). Applying Stress and Coping Theory to Understand Diuretic Adherence Experiences in Those with Heart Failure. 2022 Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting. Indianapolis, IN. (Poster, refereed).

McGee, J. S., Myers, D. R., Polson, C., Meraz, R. L., Ke, W. & McClellan, A. (2022, November 2-6). Hope partially mediates stress and perceived burden in family caregivers of persons living with dementia. The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana. (Podium Presentation, refereed) Peck, J. (2022, Nov). Keynote Address. Dean’s Fall Lecture Series, Sponsored by The Maria G. Lamas Featured Speaker Series for Human Trafficking Prevention and Education.

Nursing response to human trafficking: Learn. Innovate. Transform. University of Miami, Miami Florida.

Peck, J. (2022, Nov). Keynote Address. Extended Workshop presentations included: Trauma-informed care, Human Trafficking 101, Human Trafficking 102, and Adolescent Mental Health, Washburn University, Kansas.

Peck, J. (2022, Sept). Bugs and superbugs: NP superpowers to treat pediatric infections.

Podium presentation at the Fall Conference of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Anaheim, CA. (invited).

Spies, L.A., Okimoto, S., Wagner, S. & Quade, M. (2022). Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, Healthy Country. Workshop for healthcare providers in The Gambia with Ministry of Health and Baylor College of Medicine.

Nguyen, A., Angosta, A. D., Ke, W., Tran, C., Khong, T., & Kim, M. (2022). Cardiometabolic and mental health in Asian Americans of Texas. 48th Annual Transcultural Nursing Society Conference. Louisville, KY. Spies, L.A., Nguyen, L., Maithi, L. & Carriveau, K. (July 2023). Promoting Community Non-Communicable Disease Health through Family Support Interventions. International Council of Nurses 2023 Congress, Montreal, Canada.

Spies, L.A., Okimoto, S., Wagner, S., & Quade, M. (July 2023). Promoting and Enabling Healthier Communities in the Gambia through Interdisciplinary Multinational Education. International Council of Nurses 2023 Congress, Montreal, Canada.

Jones, J., Spies, L.A., Newberry, D., & Perez, Y. (2023) Preparing Nursing Students to Promote Healthier Communities and Strengthen Global Nursing Skills by Applying Social Determinants of Health in Cross-Cultural Settings with Immigrants and Refugees.

International Council of Nurses 2023 Congress, Montreal, Canada.

Prater, L, Garner, S., Riley, C. & Spies, L.A. (July 2023). The Art of Being a Good Guest: Modeling Cultural Humility. International Council of Nurses 2023 Congress, Montreal, Canada.

Rogers, M., Miller, M., Spies, L.A., Moore, K., Lamarche, K., & Fournier, D.J. (July 2023). Resilience Based Clinical Supervision for Nurses. International Council of Nurses 2023 Congress, Montreal, Canada.

Miller, M., Lehwaldt, D., Kilpatrick, K., Wheeler, K. McGrath, H. Roussel, J. & Spies, L.A. (Accepted- Symposium). Singapore to Montreal APN Research, Leadership and SDGs in Action. International Council of Nurses 2023 Congress, Montreal, Canada.

Conroy, S. & Spies, L.A. (January 2023). An Innovative Partnership to Advance Doctoral Education in Vietnam: Development of the First Nursing Doctorate AACN’s 2023 Doctoral Education Conference. Coronado, CA. Rossler, K., & Sankaranarayanan, G. (2023). Exploring Usability of an Immersive Virtual Reality Simulator for Medication Administration Safety. Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS), Kissimmee, FL. August 14-17, 2023.

Rossler, K., & Sankaranarayanan, G. (2023). Developing an Immersive Virtual Reality Simulation Program to Teach Medication Administration Safety [Poster Presentation].

International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference (INACSL23), Providence, RI, June 13-17, 2023.

Miller, C., Bowler, F., Charnetski, M., Hallmark, B., Persico, L., & Rossler, K. (2023).

HSSOBPTM Core Four: Focus on Quality Simulation Pedagogy [Podium Presentation].

International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference (INACSL23), Providence, RI, June 13-17, 2023.

Peck, J. (2022, Oct). Keynote Address. Fall Luncheon, Baylor University Women’s Council of Dallas, Royal Oaks Country Club, Dallas, Texas.

Rossler, K., & Dodd, B. (2023). CHSE Blueprint Review Workshop. International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference (INACSL23), Providence, RI, June 13-17, 2023.

Peck, J. (2022, Oct). Keynote Address. Distinguished Alumnus, University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing [Homecoming], Galveston, Texas.

Awards/Honors

Peck, J. (2022, Oct). Keynote Address. White Coat Ceremony [DABSN], Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Baylor University Dallas, Texas.

Peck, Jessica, Creations: Celebrating Transformational Research, Scholarship, & Creative Endeavors, Baylor University, 2023 Honoree for Behind Closed Doors.

Peck, J. (2022, Oct). Keynote Address. Gut check: Is your clinical practice ready to encounter human trafficking? Annual Conference. Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses, Orlando, Florida. [invited]

Shepherd, Andrea, named a 2022-2023 Baylor Fellow

L. Amy Giles, Presented Birth Outcomes for Clients with Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes and Exercise at Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health 25th Annual Women’s Healthcare Conference, Houston, TX, 9/22 Abraham, A. & Jones, R. (2022, September). Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Strategies for Prevention of Future Maternal Cardiovascular Disease. Texas Nurse Practitioners 34th Annual Fall Conference, Round Rock, TX.

Lindley, M. and & Spies, L., honored with the 2023 Outstanding 25 Texas Nurses Award from the Texas Nurses Association Peck, Jessica, Article of the Year, Journal of School Nurses, June 2023 Darden, Q., (PT LHSON faculty and preceptor), received Emerging Leader Award from NAPNAP in March 2023.

Peck, Jessica, Top Downloaded Article 2022, Journal of Specialists in Pediatric Nursing and Loretta C. Ford Distinguished Nurse Practitioner Award, March 2023

Spies, L.A. (Sept 2022). Child Wellness in Rwanda: A One Health Interdisciplinary Longitudinal Study. The Louise Herrington School of Nursing Sigma Eta Gamma’s Chapter Research and Scholarship Day. Dallas, Texas.

Peck, Jessica, #1 New Release Book in Parenting Teens for Audiobook and Paperback (Behind Closed Doors: A Guide to Help Parents and Teens Navigate Through Life’s Toughest Issues): Amazon, Oct 2022-Jan 2023

Peck, J. (2022, Sept). Parental vaccine hesitancy: A warm approach for cold feet Podium presentation at the Fall Conference of Texas Nurse Practitioners, Round Rock, TX. (invited).

Peck, Jessica, Lillian Wald Humanitarian Award, National League for Nursing and Hero of Hope, Unbound Houston, September 2022 Peck, Jessica, Distinguished Alumnus, University of Texas Medical Branch, October 2022

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LHSON Announced AMN Healthcare Endowment for Faculty Development in Nursing The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) acknowledged the generosity of AMN Healthcare, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, which established in summer 2023, the AMN Healthcare Endowment for Faculty Development in Nursing.

The purpose of the Endowment will be to support registration and travel to professional conferences, faculty certifications and required national certifications, memberships to professional organizations, and other priority needs related to faculty development as decided by the Dean.

“The LHSON is grateful for the generosity of donors and industry colleagues who value the longevity of nursing and support the future growth of our nursing school,” said Dean Linda Plank, LHSON. “In particular, the LHSON faculty are a dynamic team of talent anchored by a commitment to the firm foundation upon which Baylor University and the LHSON has grown and prospered over the years. Together we strive to support our students’ success through our unique philosophy that nursing is a calling and our belief that one nurse will do good a thousand times over.”

“We have selected Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing as the recipient of this investment because we believe their work is truly making a significant contribution,” said Cary Grace, President and Chief Executive Officer of AMN Healthcare. “AMN is focused on empowering the future of care, something that LHSON understands and is supporting in a vital capacity. The future of healthcare in this country depends on collaboration and working together to make sure there is quality care in every community.”

At the heart of the LHSON is an exceptional faculty each and every one committed to the success of our students. They are a unique group: researchers, authors, winners of countless national awards, presidents of national organizations, former missionaries and administrators, and experts in their specialties. They are always accessible and always focused on the needs of their students. They are there to advise, act as role models, and encourage and guide students throughout their education and beyond. To date, we have 83 full-time faculty, 79 part-time faculty and 39 staff.

AMN Healthcare is the leader and innovator in total talent solutions for healthcare organizations across the nation. The Company provides access to the most comprehensive network of quality healthcare professionals through its innovative recruitment strategies and breadth of career opportunities. With insights and expertise, AMN Healthcare helps providers optimize their workforce to successfully reduce complexity, increase efficiency and improve patient outcomes. AMN total talent solutions include managed services programs, clinical and interim healthcare leaders, temporary staffing, executive search solutions, vendor management systems, recruitment process outsourcing, predictive modeling, language interpretation services, revenue cycle solutions, and other services. Clients include acute-care hospitals, community health centers and clinics, physician practice groups, retail and urgent care centers, home health facilities, schools and many other healthcare settings. AMN Healthcare is committed to fostering and maintaining a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to the inclusion of many different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives enables our innovation and leadership in the healthcare services industry. For more information about AMN Healthcare, visit www.amnhealthcare.com

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upporting the efforts to fuel nursing education growth and help with the tremendous shortage of mental health providers here in Texas and the U.S., in August 2023, the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) will start a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) track within its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduate degree program. The LHSON aspires to become part of the solution to the national mental health crisis, and this track will prepare registered nurses to become PMHNPs to address the mental and behavioral needs of individuals and help solve the critical shortage of mental health care providers.

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“The LHSON has a vision for becoming a leader in its field through interdisciplinary nursing education and practice,” said Dean Linda Plank, LHSON. “The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program will support these aspirations through bold and distinctive collaborations between academic disciplines and clinical partners to advance research and scholarship in mental and behavioral health and prepare students for success.”

The LHSON has numerous clinical partnerships with entities such as the Baylor University Medical Center, UT Southwestern, and other hospitals, and clinics where PMHNP students can complete their clinical training and collaborate with other health care providers. In addition, the LHSON has a state-of-the-art Simulation Center to provide evidencedbased education, practice, and skills to enhance interpersonal communication, data collection, and diagnostic reasoning.

The LHSON will also partner with other schools on the Baylor University campus in Waco to work together to be a leading university to help provide solutions for the mental health crisis we face today.

The LHSON currently has seven tracks in its Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. Its Advanced Nurse Practitioner tracks use the same core curriculum but each track requires specialized courses. The PMHNP would include this same core curriculum, and the faculty for the PMHNP track would develop the specialized courses focused on educating Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners.

The United States is experiencing a mental health crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the need for more and better mental health care to the attention of the public. According to current data, the pandemic will only serve to widen an already significant gap in mental health care access. Greater than 75% of all counties in the United States have an overall mental health worker shortage, with 96% of counties lacking a “mental health prescriber (ANPA, 2019).” Areas without sufficient access to mental health professionals have been designated as “Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) (KFF, 2020).” There are currently 5,733 such areas in the United States (KFF, 2020). As a result, nearly 120 million Americans are residing in mental health professional shortage areas (KFF, 2020). That number is comprised of 56% of adults and a staggering 80% of children who do not receive the mental health and substance abuse care they need. (APNA, 2019). It is estimated that an additional 6,464 practitioners are needed right at this moment to remove the HSPA designations specific to mental health.

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The Louise Herrington Endowed Chair in Mental Health Baylor University LHSON also announced a $1.5 million gift establishing the first endowed chair position in the history of the Louise Herrington School of Nursing from the family of the School’s namesake, Louise Herrington Ornelas. The Louise Herrington Endowed Chair in Mental Health will support innovative research and teaching within the Louise Herrington School of Nursing, with a special focus on the areas of mental and behavioral health research, including the need for more mental health professionals. The family’s gift is especially timely, as the LHSON launches the new PMHNP-DNP track.

The Louise Herrington Endowed Chair in Mental Health supports the Health and Human Flourishing, Leadership and Ethics initiatives within Illuminate, the University’s strategic plan, and qualifies for matching support through the Give Light Campaign’s Illuminate Chair Matching Program. Louise Herrington Ornelas, who was known as Ms. Lou to her friends at LHSON, was a longtime benefactor of the School, supporting everything from resourcing and facilities to scholarships while building strong relationships with faculty and students alike. Ms. Lou passed away in 2018.

“We are grateful to Ms. Lou’s family for this generous gift to support mental health research and instruction at Baylor’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing,” said Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D. “Their gift honors a wonderful family legacy of support and transformational investment in the mission of our School of Nursing, and it is humbling to see how they have honored that legacy through the naming of this chair.”

The Louise Herrington Endowed Chair in Mental Health will be used to attract, retain and support a distinguished faculty member who will further Baylor’s mission through innovative research and teaching that addresses the world’s most challenging topics in mental and behavioral health research and focuses on the increased need for mental health professionals. The support through the Illuminate Matching Chair Program for The Louise Herrington Endowed Chair in Mental Health will provide greater resourcing for the chair’s research and other activities related to academic discovery and instruction. The matching program supports the University’s efforts to generate high-impact research and scholarship, focusing especially upon research faculty chairs.

Photo of Ms. Lou’s family who attended a past LHSON Going for the Gold Gala

Honoring a Family’s Legacy of Impact In fall 1999, Louise Herrington Ornelas made a $13 million endowment gift to the Baylor School of Nursing, at the time the thirdlargest gift from an individual in the University’s history. In recognition of her long and generous support of the nursing program, the School was named the Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON). In April 2015, another lead gift by Ornelas made possible the purchase of the Baptist General Convention of Texas building in Dallas for use as the new academic home for Baylor’s LHSON. The facility, dedicated in August 2018, was renamed the Louise Herrington School of Nursing Academic Building, adding 100,000 square feet of space for Baylor nursing students to strengthen their preparation for successful careers and for faculty to teach and conduct life-changing research in the health and nursing fields. The building is adjacent to the LHSON’s longtime campus – which now focuses exclusively on clinical practice and simulation laboratories for nursing students and faculty – as well as Baylor University Medical Center and more than 150 professional nursing practice sites in Dallas-area communities.

Although Ms. Lou passed away in 2018, her family has continued to maintain ties to LHSON, as their family’s scholarships, endowment and resourcing continues to impact each class of Baylor nurses who pass through the doors of the Louise Herrington School of Nursing Academic Building. Ms. Lou, whose aspirations of becoming a nurse were never realized because of family responsibilities, developed a passion for supporting nursing education across Texas. Over the years, Ms. Lou’s connection to Baylor deepened, with her visits becoming an anticipated high point for students and faculty alike.

Her family continues Ms. Lou’s generous support and legacy of opening doors for Baylor nurses through their gift of the Herrington Chair, as well as their previously established scholarships, another area of giving which gave Ms. Lou joy. She was proud to have started a family legacy tied to Baylor as her love for the University has permeated multiple generations.

Three of her children – Randall Kent Rogers, B.B.A. ’82, Rebecca Wangner, B.A. ’83, and Russell Rogers, B.B.A. ’86 – and many of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren attended or are currently attending Baylor, including two who earned nursing degrees.

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LHSON Celebrates Annual Alumni Reunion

he Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing joined together in celebration of its annual LHSON Alumni Reunion. Hosted on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the Academic Building, over 75 alums gathered for a luncheon and fellowship.

Alums also enjoyed shopping the Baylor Bookstore and Kendra Scott who provided “pop-up shops” in the lobby of the nursing school for the special occasion.

Displays of all the LHSON class pictures were a highlight for alums to flip through and reminisce with new and old friends.

As the program began, the event recognized all graduates celebrating their 50th, 40th, and 30th anniversaries honoring the classes of 1972, 1982, and 1992. Special certificates were announced by Dr. Deborah Shirey and photos were taken with Dean Linda Plank.

It was also the continued tradition to honor several outstanding individuals with awards to acknowledge their commitment and support of nursing, including:

LHSON Distinguished Recent Graduate Award,

Taylor Reynolds

LHSON Friend of Nursing Award,

Mary Ann Hill

LHSON Distinguished Alumni Award,

Kirby Key

During the luncheon, attendees enjoyed nostalgic stories and words of inspiration from keynote speakers, Jane Hall and Lois Ward. Alums also heard a touching scholarship testimony from nursing student, Lydia Samuel.

In addition, the LHSON is grateful to those that contributed in gifts and pledges to make a meaningful difference in the lives of future Baylor nurses. Now, more than ever, the impact of nurses is felt worldwide. LHSON is leading the way by holistically preparing and educating students in mind and spirit to fulfill their calling. Each gift to Baylor Nursing will support future Baylor nurses as they Learn.Lead.Serve.®

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Victoria Robbins

(BU/LHSON May ’21) as the first BU/LHSON grad to be admitted to USAGPAN, she will begin USAGPAN in June 2024

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Receives Five-year Renewal of U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing

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he Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) has received a five-year renewal of its program in cooperation with the United States Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN).

The program – which operates at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) at Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, Texas – educates and prepares individuals to become independent Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Upon graduation, Army CRNAs will serve a minimum of five years as Officers in the Army Nurse Corps, with the option to stay in and continue to serve while increasing in rank and salary as well as function as respected members of the military health care team.

Several VA Nurses are admitted with each USAGPAN Cohort and return to serve as CRNAs in the Veterans Administration health care system. Baylor’s USAGPAN CRNAs provide full-spectrum anesthesia in their

respective Army and VA hospitals across the continental United States, with Army CRNAs serving anywhere in the world they are needed.

“We are delighted that the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command has awarded Baylor University a five-year renewal of our national affiliation agreement for the U.S. Army DNP Program in Nurse Anesthesia,” said Linda Plank, Ph.D., RN, Dean of Baylor’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing. “For more than 65 years, Baylor has been honored to serve our country through health-related educational programs, like USAGPAN, in partnership with MEDCoE. Such military graduate programs are compatible with Baylor’s long heritage in preparing students for professional education in medicine, nursing, dentistry, nutrition, physical therapy, occupational therapy and other allied-health professions.”

Several LHSON programs are ranked by U.S. News & World Report in its 2023 Best Graduate Schools report, including the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program

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at No. 60 nationally. U.S. News also included LHSON in its “Best Nursing” specialty rankings, with LHSON’s USAGPAN at No. 8 nationally, and Baylor’s Nurse-Midwifery program at No. 21 in the nation.

The LHSON serves as the degree-granting institution for USAGPAN led by the Army’s USAGPAN Program Director, COL Pete Attilio, Ph.D., CRNA, and Baylor clinical associate professor.

Students in the U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing are educated in a manner that encourages independent thought and critical decision-making skills during times of great stress, both physical and emotional. As the sole providers of anesthesia under many circumstances in the Army, CRNAs need to rely on their skills and training to save the lives of those in their care.

The success rate for the 2022 USAGPAN class of graduates is reflected in a 100% pass rate for first-time test-takers on the National Certification Exam (NCE) offered through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). In addition, the 2022 class had a 100% employment rate.

The U.S. Army and Baylor University boast a long and proud heritage in health-related graduate education. Currently, there are 10 Army-Baylor programs in the Baylor Graduate School that include: • Anesthesia Nursing DNP; • Health Care Administration MHA; • Health Care Administration Joint MHA/MBA; • Nutrition GPN; • Occupational Therapy OTD; • Occupational Therapy DScOT; • Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy at BAMC DScPT; • Physical Therapy DPT; • Physician Assistant StudiesDScPAS (Emergency Medicine, Clinical Orthopedics and General Surgery/Intensivist); • Sports Medicine-Physical Therapy at West Point DScPT. For more information contact Jana_Johns@Baylor.edu, USAGPAN Program Coordinator.

Meet New USAGPAN Program Director, COL Peter J. Attilio, PhD, CRNA The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing and U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing is pleased to welcome new USAGPAN Program Director, COL Peter J. Attilio, PhD, CRNA Clinical Associate Professor, U.S. Army & Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing.

COL Attilio earned his PhD in Neuroscience from Uniformed Services University; MSN in Anesthesia Nursing, USAGPAN from Northeastern University and BSN from the University of Delaware. He is a Registered Nurse with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and Texas State Board of Nursing as well as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, NBCRNA. This is the fourth Army assignment that has led COL Attilio to USAGPAN. From 2007 -2009 as a young officer, COL Attilio attended and graduated from USAGPAN, then affiliated with Northeastern University. From 2014 - 2015 he served as Lead Clinical Instructor and then in 2020 – 2022 as the Clinical Site Director, both at our Madigan Army Medical Center clinical site located on Joint-Base LewisMcChord, in Washington state. His additional service at Madigan included the Deputy Chief, and then Chief of the Department of Anesthesia and Operative Services.

Soon after earning his BSN COL Attilio started his Army career as an Intensive Care nurse, the past 20 years have included numerous deployments and assignments as a CRNA, as well as many honors and awards.

His areas of research interest include: 1) Molecular mechanisms of traumatic brain injury, 2) Effectiveness of opioid sparing analgesia in patient outcomes and 3) Skill acquisition of ultrasound regional anesthesia in novice providers. He has published three peer-reviewed journal articles and accomplished many podium and poster presentations, regionally, nationally and internationally.

As an additional duty COL Attilio was selected to serve as a Deputy Consultant to the Army Surgeon General for Nursing Anesthesia, which is an honor and significant responsibility.

The Louise Herrington School of Nursing and Baylor University are proud to welcome COL Peter Attilio as the new Program Director for USAGPAN.

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hether through study abroad, mission trips, or external partnerships, LHSON faculty and students actively participate in Global Initiatives. Our domestic mission in June was led by Dr. Amee Moreno, Dr. Brandy Brown, and Jamie Quinn. This team of almost twenty traveled to the Rio Grande Valley in Texas, where they provided care for those in need in our border counties. Thanks to a generous donation, students accepted to the team received scholarships for travel expenses. In July, Dr. Kelly Rossler, Dr. Tiffany Flood, and thirteen of our LHSON students traveled to Zambia on a mission trip. This team worked with Northrise University and Impact Ndola to serve the local community and learned about global health through clinic-based opportunities to serve. Thanks to a generous donation, students were able to participate with reduced costs for this program.

In July, Dr. Eduardo “Eddie” Contreras joined Baylor as the new Vice Provost for Global Engagement on the Waco campus. Dr. Contreras came to Baylor from the University of Portland where he was the first associate provost for international education, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The faculty and staff of the LHSON, look forward to working with Dr. Contreras as the LHSON continues to align our international programs, external partnerships, and our global footprint with the Baylor mission.

Dr. Eduardo Contreras In the 2023-2024 academic year, students will have the opportunity to apply to participate in mission work in the Rio Grande Valley (January and March 2024), Brazil (April 2024), and Zambia (June/July 2024). LHSON students also have the opportunity to participate in a study abroad offering in Great Britain (July/August 2024). With the launch of a new Global Initiatives Hub for Faculty and Staff and a Global Initiatives Hub for Students this fall, upcoming opportunities, team announcements, and application information is easily accessible to students, faculty, and staff at the LHSON interested in exploring and participating in global work. If you would like to learn more about Global Initiatives at the LHSON or would like to donate to support the international work of faculty, staff, and students, please reach out to Dr. Amy Anderson, our Global Initiatives Coordinator, at Amy_Anderson3@baylor.edu for more information.

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WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to Sarah Beth Rogers (BA ‘20) who married Andrew Neathery (BA ‘20) on April 18 in Tyler. & LHSON FACULTY/STAFF

BABY BEARS Congratulations to Dr. Lizzie Perry Caldwell on the arrival of her daughter, Edison Lilibet Caldwell on February 21, 2023.

Congratulations to Dr. Brooke Barr on the arrival of her son Wells Austen Barr on August 9, 2023.

Congratulations Dr. Nicole Gorecki on the arrival of Emory, born on May 26, 2023.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

IN MEMORIAM Nancy C. Ballard (BSN 1969) of Granbury, Texas, passed away on September 20, 2022 Marian G. Beavers (BSN 1955) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on February 6, 2023 Norma J. Cannata (BSN 1956) of Waco, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2023 Gloria P. Culpepper (BSN 1964) of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on May 10, 2023 Michael P. Doyle (BSN 1971) of Cortez, Colorado, passed away on September 24, 2022 Carolyn Garner (BSN 1956) of San Diego, California, passed away on September 23, 2022 Sharnise Gossett (BSN 2022) of Lewisville, Texas, passed away on March 25, 2023

Congratulations to Dr. Adrianne Duvall (BSN ‘12; DNP ‘17) who got engaged to Darold Ingram in spring 2023 and is planning a fall wedding.

Congratulations to Dr. Tiphany Reed who is engaged to Chris Walters and is planning an October wedding.

ALUM CONGRATS Congratulations to LHSON Alums, Ruth Holzman from Ascension & Deb Smith from Cooks Children Hospital, who were both nominated for Nurse of the Year in their hospitals.

Congratulations to LHSON Cohort One Dual Track PNP Student, Melissa Heald, who was awarded a Fulbright to the United Kingdom for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Betty R. Haywood (BSN 1951) of Waco, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2023 Anna Belle B. Johnson (BSN 1948) of Mountain Brook, Alabama, passed away on May 19, 2023 Diana L. Kohler (BSN 1963) of Waco, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2023 Doris C. Mims, (BSN 1957) passed away on April 27, 2023 Pauline B. Nabors, (BSN 1945) of College Station, Texas, passed away on November 17, 2022 Janie C. Park (BSN 1968) of Billings, Montana, passed away on June 27, 2023 Melinda K. Ponder (BSN 1980) of Pflugerville, Texas passed away on January 27, 2023 Dorothy L. Wells (BSN 1964) of Batesville, Mississippi, passed away on May 30, 2023

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Baylor University announced earlier this spring the recipients of the 2023 Baylor Alumni Awards, which honor individuals who embody the distinctive mission of the University and their remarkable achievements. The “Merrie Beckham Alumni

By Choice of the Year Award” named in honor of the first recipient of a Baylor Alumni By Choice Decree and inaugural recipient of Alumni

By Choice of the Year in 2021, is presented to an individual who was previously nominated and selected as an Alumni By Choice recipient and who has achieved distinction through exceptional contribution to Baylor’s international, national, state or community welfare. The 2023 honor is awarded to Marie E. Chiles of Dallas and longtime supporter of the LHSON.

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LHSON Alum

Emily Herrell

Q: Tell us about yourself?

A: I graduated from the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) in December 2006. I began my career at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas in 2007 as an RN on the high-risk obstetrics unit. I got married in 2008 to my husband Andrew who is an architect. We welcomed Reese in 2019, Drew in 2012, and Kate in 2016. In 2016 we moved to McKinney, Texas and I continued to commute to Dallas for two more years. I felt the pull to work closer to home in 2018. I began my labor and delivery career at Baylor McKinney in 2018.

In May 2019, we were unexpectedly thrown into the world of childhood cancer. Our son Drew was diagnosed with stage IV rhabdomyosarcoma. I brought him to the ER after a week of worsening right sided jaw swelling, pain, and fever. I had worked the night before and didn’t return back until right as the pandemic was beginning in April 2020. Drew endured 16 months of chemo and 7 total weeks of proton radiation. And just like that our perspective on life was forever changed.

Drew started growth hormone injections in October of 2022 and for now we are adjusting to life after childhood cancer.

The long-term side effects of the radiation he received has made his pituitary gland unable to produce growth hormone.

So, I now get to give him a shot every night- a nurse’s job is never done!

Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing?

A: I did not always want to be a nurse. I honestly had no clue what I wanted to do until my mom and I attended a career fair at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) in 2003. I was walking by the nursing table and had an “ah ha” moment. I knew immediately that nursing was the career for me. My mom was surprised since I always tried to pass out when I got my blood drawn. Here I am two decades later with 17 years of nursing under my belt! I took my prerequisites at Tarrant County Community College and set my sites on Baylor University. To my disappointment, I did not get accepted my first attempt. I retook some classes and tried again. It meant even more to me when I did get accepted. I started January of 2005! I made some incredible friends. Nursing school was a really special time in my life, full of new experiences and a sense of freedom I had never had before. During this time, I also met my husband! My roommate’s friend was his roommate! When I took my OB class I knew immediately that was the path I would take. OB is my passion and I have been very blessed to have two jobs that have helped foster that passion further. I have had my RNC in obstetrics now for 12 years.

Q: How has nursing impacted your life?

A: When my son was diagnosed with cancer, I was given a greater sense of pride in my career as well as a deeper appreciation of the other nursing fields out there. I have been asked many times if I had thought about changing my field to pediatric oncology.

The answer every single time is, absolutely not. The incredible women and men in pediatric oncology are answering their own specific calling. I’m so thankful for each one of the precious people that cared for my son (and me)!

I wrote the following in 2019 after observing life from the other side of the bed for a few months.

After 12 years on the nurse side of the hospital bed, it has taken me awhile to figure out my place on the “other” side of the hospital bed. The pull-out couch was never supposed to be my bed. I’m the one who is usually passing meds, new linens, reassurance, and information. I’m the one who cleaned the puke, made the phone calls, took the tray, made the bed, and stood in as the ultimate middle-man.

But now I watch. I take it all in from this other side. I help when I can, but I am not needed in the way I was when I was on the other side of the room. I am mom now and not the nurse. My role is different. His nurses are just incredible. Nursing is such an art. It’s so much more than medicine. I like to think I did it with the utmost care and tenderness. But now that it’s my baby in the bed and me on the pull out couch, I am forever changed. I get it now. This place feels like home. It has slowly evolved into comfort and safety. The acute panic and scared feelings fade and are replaced with an overwhelming sense of belonging and comfort. This is our life right now. Time stands still. The present is a gift worth living to the fullest possible degree.

Q: What do you love most about being a nurse?

A: Nursing has been the most unexpected journey of my life filled with the highest of highs to the lowest of lows. I get to connect deeper to a pregnant mom on bedrest for months because in a way, I was also on bed rest with my son for months not knowing the outcome. I have an even deeper appreciation for new life while at the same time mourning the losses with the upmost compassion. I find a great joy in precepting and getting to know new nurses. I’ll ever forget my first preceptor and how she molded me into who I am today. Childhood cancer changed me and my nursing practice is better for it.

Q: How did The Warrior Mama Project begin and what can people do to support it now?

A: In 2021, we started our nonprofit The Warrior Mama Project. We support mothers in the DFW area (and around the country) who have a child in treatment for cancer. We send care packages full items that helped me spiritually, practically, and emotionally during Drew’s treatment. There are a lot of support and resources out there for the child and family as a whole.

There is nothing quite like us out there, so I created it! If I could hug every single oncology mom out there I would. This is a way for me to give back. We had a lot of monetary and meal support. Not everyone has that. The Warrior Mama Project exists to erase the isolation that moms feel when going through this traumatic season with their child. We fill their cup, so they can continue to fill the cups of everyone around them.

We hosted our 2nd Mother’s Day event at the oncology units at Children’s Health Dallas, Plano, and Med City Dallas. We also delivered Mother’s Day gifts with the help of our giving partner Thrive Causemetics to the oncology units at Cooks Fort Worth, MD Anderson, and TX Children’s. Last year we gave 500 gifts and this year 900! To learn more about us and how to support us go to: www.warriormamaproject.org.

LHSON Store The LHSON Store is Baylor’s on-campus food pantry for students in Dallas. We understand financial struggles impact a student’s access to food and their academic success. The LHSON Store provides students experiencing short or long-term financial hardship with access to food, personal hygiene products and basic school supplies. Access to the LHSON Store is quick and easy…simply use the QR code to answer a few questions.

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2023 Volume 1

Baylor University • Louise Herrington School of Nursing 333 North Washington Avenue • Dallas, Texas 75246 (972) 576-9100 • www.baylor.edu/nursing

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

Through my lifetime, I have experienced a variety of events that have enabled me to be in the position that I am proud to be in today. With that Fall 2023 Level 4, Class of 2023 being said, there are a few occurrences that should be acknowledged and SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT thanked for my upbringing. Amongst others, Baylor University’s Louise Provost’s Scholarship Herrington School of Nursing has not only pushed me academically, Roy & Christine Sturgis Scholarship improved my competency in multiple setting, but has also taught me life Linda Gilber & Sandra Oliver Scholarship lessons that are applied for events outside of healthcare! The scholarships Distinguished Scholarship that I have received through the university have made me appreciate the position I am in and motivate me to spread my knowledge, faith, and support onto others. Baylor Nursing uses the phrase, “Learn.Lead.Serve.” This phrase is something that I have taken in and fully believe has made me a better version of myself. Being a Baylor nurse is not just a profession; it’s a calling to be an instrument of healing, bringing hope and love to those in need. I find this as an important message to communicate in our society today. Through the Lord’s grace and the scholarship contributions, I embarked on this worthwhile path to become a Baylor nurse. This divine intervention combined with the support of my family are some of my proudest gifts. Isaiah 60:22 reassures and inspires all of what has happened and all of what is soon to come: when the time is right, I the Lord will make it happen. As I go into my final semester of Nursing school, I will continue to utilize everything that came from Baylor in order to not only better myself as a servant leader, but also improve the situations for those around me as the scholarship did for me. I am excited to see what the future may hold, especially when I have been presently prepared! My thanks does not end here. I aspire to make this a cyclical relationship that grows my community. I am overly appreciative to have the privileges bestowed on me through the time at Baylor.

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