Making an Impact
The Louise Herrington School of Nursing has become a very special part of Suzanne and Tom Martin’s family. The journey began with their first daughter, Megan who attended the Nursing School and graduated in 2014. During her time at the Nursing School, the Martins felt God showed how the faculty, staff and students impacted the lives of those in need locally, as well as across the world. The word “calling” became evident to them as He showed them the importance of sacrificial giving. This led them to establish the Megan Elizabeth Martin Endowed Scholarship Fund so that they could help other students afford to fulfill their calling in nursing. The Martin’s second daughter Peyton is currently a student at the Nursing School and they have established a second endowment in her name as well. “We are very blessed by the opportunity for both our daughters to receive such a great education by loving and compassionate faculty and staff, as well as empowering them to be ‘the hands and feet of Christ to those in need,” said Suzanne Martin. “As Suzanne became involved with the Parents Network, Dean’s Board and Gala Task Force, sacrificial giving became more evident and important to our family,” said Tom Martin. “We felt the calling to bless others with not only our time, but our financial blessings as well. Giving back to the Louise Herrington School of Nursing has been a privilege to us.” “Over the past several years, we have seen the growth at the Nursing School and need for a larger, better facility for the students,” said Suzanne. “We are very excited about the acquisition and current construction of the new Louise Herrington School of Nursing Academic Building at 333 N. Washington. We feel that God has blessed our family tremendously and it is our responsibility to give back.” The Martins pledged to give to the new building project, while budgeting their commitment over a period of five years. “We are very thankful for the Louise Herrington School of Nursing and in awe of the life changing experience it brings to the students who attend. It is our privilege to be involved,” said Suzanne.
To learn more about how you can make an impact, contact Janis Kovar, Director of Development for the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing at Janis_Kovar@Baylor.edu or call 214-808-9802.
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Cover Photo: Dr. Shelby Garner of LHSON visited Bangalore, India and did a training with the ER department on how to use an AED. This equipment was donated by Baylor Scott & White Health Faith in Action Initiative. LHSON is so grateful for all our collaborative partners. Comments or questions? We want to hear from you. Send your feedback to LHSONnews@baylor.edu
Special thanks: graphic design by Stables Creative and photography by Rebecca Robbins, Monica Mullins and Michael J. Hammack DDS.
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Blessings Abound
Looking back at fall 2016 through spring 2017, the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing has been a beacon of inspiration and forward momentum. The need for caring and compassionate nurses has never been greater and LHSON is a shining testament to that fact. Our enrollment continues to thrive, our faculty are trailblazers in research and scholarship and our professional rankings are robust. We are also blessed by the support we received through our annual Gala, Alumni Reunion and all those who have been praying hard and generously giving to our new building capital campaign. Forging ahead with great perseverance is Dr. Linda Livingstone as the 15th President of Baylor University and first female President in Baylor’s 172-year history. To welcome her to the Baylor family we hosted a Meet & Greet reception when she stopped by the nursing school in May. The faculty and staff appreciated her warm demeanor and greeting each person to learn about their role at LHSON. I am so pleased to announce that once again, LHSON has been ranked in the top 50 Nursing Schools by U.S. News & World Report. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) listed at #47 and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program listed at #56. The Nurse Midwifery program’s 2017 #10 ranking remains in place for four years. Also, in 2017 USNWR ranked the Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Innovation online degree program at #39 of the 2017 Best Online Graduate Programs. Exemplifying our school motto, Learn.Lead.Serve.® LHSON hosted its sixth annual Going for the Gold Gala on February 25, 2017 at the Fairmont Hotel with a poignant theme, “Coming Together to Make a Difference.” We were blessed to raise more than $1 million for the new nursing school building as well as gifts for scholarships. We recognized our students for their dedication to learning; our alums, donors, volunteers and faculty for their leadership and for those serving in our communities - both the nurses who care for our sick and wounded and our selfless public servants in the police and firefighting communities. Honoring our wonderful alums, we hosted the annual Alumni Reunion on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Park Cities Hilton. The nostalgic day included a luncheon with keynote speaker, Diane Drake, PhD, RN, BSN ‘77, Consultant Nurse Research Scientist, Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach, CA, followed by a classic Baylor Dr Pepper Hour and CE Presentation “Saving Babies Lives Around the World” by Dr. Cheryl Riley and Dr. Lori Spies. We also raised $26,367 on that special day from our alums for the new nursing school building and scholarships.
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Milestone moments continue here at the nursing school. We are so proud of Dr. Lori Spies who was named as a 2017-2018 Fulbright Global Scholar for her work in India, Vietnam and Zambia to research best education practices for nurses to impact and control non-communicable diseases in developing countries. Back here in the state of Texas, it has been an honor to serve this year on The Texas Board of Nursing Advisory Committee on Licensure, Eligibility, and Discipline. This committee role allows me the opportunity to make a positive difference to help uphold the professional standards of nursing and ensure the protection of the patients and families we serve.
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Also in the late spring, we were excited to learn that the United States Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) and U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDCS) has awarded Baylor University a five year National Affiliation Agreement for the U.S. Army DNP Program in Nurse Anesthesia. There are eight other Army programs that Baylor University has traditionally administered through the Graduate School. The Nurse Anesthesia DNP program will be joining us in 2018, and be assigned to the LHSON. More details will follow in the coming months. Finally, close to my heart are the vibrant study abroad and missions activities that have been overflowing at LHSON. From the work that Dr. Shelby Garner has been doing at the Bangalore Baptist Hospital in India, to the spring mission trip to Peru and all the trips that followed spring graduation to Hong Kong, Vietnam, India and Zambia. LHSON has developed an established global presence where we continue to Learn.Lead.Serve.ÂŽ We continue to seek a future in which our students are provided a transformative educational experience through our unwaivering commitment to the integration of faith and academic excellence.
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As healthcare organizations and agencies have increased in complexity, the role of the nurse leader and manager has evolved. Human resource management, financial planning and management and strategic planning, in addition to enhanced responsibility and
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accountability for the safety, quality and improvement of patient outcomes, are core competencies required by today’s nurse leaders. U.S. News & World Report ranked the 2017 Best Online Graduate Programs and listed the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing’s Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Innovation online degree program at #39. The programs 2016 ranking was #79. The highly revered program was founded in 2014 and continues to prepare nurses at the advanced level.
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“We are honored to be ranked in the top 50 online graduate programs in the nation,” said Dean Shelley F. Conroy, EdD, MS, RN, CNE, LHSON. “Through this competitively robust master’s nursing program our students will transform today’s complex healthcare environments through the application of cutting-edge and innovative problem-solving methods applied in their own work settings.” The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of “medical and health services managers” will increase 17% between 2014 and 2024, more than two times the average 7% growth anticipated for all occupations nationwide. In
addition, employer demand nationwide for Master’s-Level Nursing professionals with skills in leadership and innovation increased 72% between July 2013 and June 2016. “The MSN online degree program at LHSON offers engaging and relevant master’s-level course work that prepares visionary and exemplary nurse leaders for Nurse Manager and Director positions,” said Julie L. Millenbruch, PhD, RN, CRRN, Associate Clinical Professor, Coordinator, MSN Nursing Leadership and Innovation Online Program, Baylor LHSON. “Students learn advanced leadership concepts in an environment that is fast-paced and asynchronous. They are challenged to think critically and creatively about their nurse leader role and how they will create and lead strategic initiatives to improve care.” Speaking as a proud 2015 alum, Karen Stanzo, MSN, RN, IBCLC said, “I am part of the original cohort for the Baylor MSN online program and have recommended it to my coworkers. What I found most valuable about it was the individual attention from our professors. Baylor really took the time to get to
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Did you know that you can SAVE $38,000 to get a Master of Science in Nursing online degree for $19,000? Baylor is offering a one-time 2/3 discount on tuition for students who begin in Spring 2018. If you receive tuition reimbursement from your employer, that can lower the amount much more.
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LHSON was featured in U.S. News and World Report for the 2018 Best Graduate Schools ranking our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program in the top 15%, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program in the top 10%, and Certified Nursing-Midwifery (CNM) program at No. 10 overall.
U.S. News and World Report ranked our online MSN in Leadership and Innovation No. 39 in the country for 2017 Best Online Graduate Programs.
During the last 109+ years, LHSON has educated more than 6,000 graduates who are academically, spiritually, and personally prepared for service as a nurse.
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The Baylor MSN online degree can be completed in as little as 15-16 months. Students come to campus only twice throughout the program and take mostly one course every five weeks in an asynchronous, online learning environment for the majority of the curriculum. Emphasis is placed on developing collaborative servant leaders prepared to address global aspects of healthcare coordination and prepared to assume leadership roles on the healthcare team. Coursework prepares graduates for Nurse Executive-BC or Nursing Executive Advanced-BC certification administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The program fulfills the AACN Master’s Essentials and ANA, AONE, QSEN competencies and standards. To learn more visit www.baylor.edu/nursing.onlinemsn. Spring 2018 applications are due by November 1, 2017.
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Established in 1909, LHSON has one of the oldest Baccalaureate Nursing Programs in Texas. We enrolled the first BSN class in 1948, and celebrated the 100th anniversary of LHSON in 2009.
PROGRAMS LHSON offers Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees through a Traditional program and FastBacc (one year accelerated program). LHSON also offers an online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Leadership and Innovation program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Nurse-Midwifery (CNM); and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP).
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Faculty Highlights
Interested in a career at the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing? To learn more about the LHSON mission and to view a list of open positions, please visit: www.baylor.edu/nursing/ and click on Faculty & Staff
2017 National Nurses Week Celebrated In the spirit of National Nurses Week, May 6-12, the theme was “Nursing: The Balance of Mind, Body and Spirit.” Some of the activities to celebrate included: a luncheon hosted by the BU Women’s Council of Dallas. We also recognized the following faculty and staff with service awards: 5 years Beckie Phillips, Desrick Shelton, Shelby Garner and Dean Shelley Conroy 10 years Nan Ketcham, Randy Adams, Endalk Tulu and Victoria Hixon 15 years Jane Price and Karen Holub 20 years Becky Robbins
Celebration of 1st Annual Scholarship Day LHSON hosted its first annual Celebration of Scholarship Day on May 2 cosponsored by the Eta Gamma Chapter of STTI and the LHSON Research and Faculty Affairs Committees. The day included faculty sharing their scholarly work through posters of completed research and scholarly projects as well as manuscripts, book chapters, and edited books. There were also two presentations: Susan Bader - Predatory publishers: What you don’t know can hurt you professionally Cindy Tynes - Zika virus: locally, nationally & globally
Excellence in New Student Experience Award Congratulations to Baylor University’s 2016-2017 Excellence in New Student Experience (NSE) award winner, Monica Mullins, Director of Student Services, LHSON. This annual award presented in December recognizes outstanding leadership of the New Student Experience courses at Baylor.
Outstanding Faculty Award Out of 13 academic units at Baylor University and 1,023 faculty members as of fall 2016, Baylor awarded Dr. Cheryl A. Riley, DNP, RN, NNP-BC, Clinical Associate Professor and DNP-NNP Coordinator of LHSON, as a recipient of the 2016-2017 Outstanding Faculty Award for Significant Contributions to the Academic Community in Ways Other than Teaching or Research. Congratulations Dr. Riley!
Advisor of the Year Award Dr. Beth Hultquist, PhD, RN, CNE, FastBacc Coordinator of LHSON, received the Advisor of the Year Award for Student Organizations. The Advisor of the Year Award is designed to recognize a faculty or staff advisor to a student organization who has made a significant contribution to both the student members and the organization as a whole. With more than 400 advisors serving Baylor student organizations, the Advisor of the Year honor is awarded to an individual who works to compel his or her organization to distinguish itself. This year, Dr. Hultquist was the recipient of this award in recognition of her service to the Baylor Student Nurses Association.
Outstanding Staff Award During the Spring Staff Forum, Baylor University presented the 2016 Outstanding Staff Award to Jeanne Carey, MEd, RN, CHSE, Lab Manager of the LHSON Simulation Center. Jeanne collaborates with faculty to provide simulation-based learning opportunities for students. As a member of the Staff Council at Baylor University, Jeanne encourages students, faculty, and other LHSON staff members to participate in service projects helping those in need in our community.
Pictured (L-R): Dr. Robin Caldwell, Dr. Lori Spies, Dr. Shelby Garner, and Dr. Llewellyn (Lyn) Prater.
2017 DFW GREAT 100 Honor Four From LHSON Plus, D Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing Awards
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Baylor University’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing is proud to have fifteen nurses recognized over the years as DFW Great 100 Nurses of which four were honored in 2017. This prestigious event was held on April 17, 2017 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Over 800 nominations were received and a panel of professionals selected 100 RNs for being role models, leaders, community servants, compassionate caregivers and significant contributors to the nursing profession.
Joining the ranks of the DFW Great 100 Nurses were Dr. Robin Caldwell, Dr. Shelby Garner, Dr. Llewellyn (Lyn) Prater and Dr. Lori Spies. LHSON is also proud to congratulate some of its alums among the list of 2017 honorees including: Tomas Armendariz, Stanley Slovak, Sarah McCraw and John Dixon. Current LHSON faculty who have previously been recognized include: Dean Shelley F. Conroy; Dr. Claudia Beal and Melissa Neathery, 2016; Barbara Devitt and Dr. Cheryl Tucker, 2012; Beckie Phillips, 2011; Dr. Renee Jones, 2008; Dr. Linda Plank and Becky W. Althaus, 2004; Dr. Mary Ann Faucher, 1995; and Nan Ketcham, 1993. With more than 40,000 nurses practicing in the DallasFort Worth area, The DFW Great 100 Nurses increases the awareness of nursing. These highly revered nurses come from practice areas such as: acute care, school nursing, academics, nurse leaders and more. The 2017 honorees include nurses from the following: Baylor Scott & White Health System, Baylor University, Cardiovascular Provider Resources, Care Navigation Services LLC, Children’s Health, Cook Children’s, Medical City Healthcare, JPS Health Network, Methodist Health System, Parkland Health & Hospital System, Texas Christian University, Texas Health Resources, Texas Oncology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Texas Women’s University and UT Southwestern Medical Center. Additional nursing honors include D Magazine’s, Excellence in Nursing Awards 2017. Among the 91 winners, LHSON was proud to have two faculty listed in the “Education” section to include: Dr. Deborah “Renee” Jones, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Assistant Professor, and Dr. Lyn Prater, Clinical Professor, LHSON.
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Faculty Accomplishments & Accolades Publications Conroy, S. F. (2017). Program evaluation. In M. J. Bradshaw, & B. L. Hultquist (Eds.), Innovative teaching strategies in nursing and related health professions (Seventh ed., pp. 471-481). Burlington, Massachusetts: Jones & Bartlett Leaning. Spies, L. A., Garner, S. L., Faucher, M. A., Hastings-Tolsma, M., Riley, C., Millenbruch, J., Prater, L. & Conroy, S. F. (2017). A model for upscaling global partnerships and building nurse and midwifery capacity. International Nursing Review. Advance online publication doi:10.1111/inr.12349 Faucher, M.A., Riley, C., Prater, L. (2017). ‘We did not know’ Influences on the decision to practice delayed cord clamping in a group of midwives in India. (In Review). Midwifery. Riley, C., Prater, L., Spies, L. A., & Garner, S. (In revision). Helping Babies Breathe Vignettes: Using low fidelity simulation. International Nursing Review Pesta, L., & Tucker, C. A. (2017). The teaching-learning experience from a generational perspective. In M. J. Bradshaw, & B. L. Hultquist (Eds.), Innovative teaching strategies in nursing and health related professions (Seventh ed., pp. 39-57). Burlington, Massachusetts: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Tucker, C. A., & Bradshaw, M. J. (2017). Clinical reasoning: Action-focused thinking. In M. J. Bradshaw, & B. L. Hultquist (Eds.), Innovative teaching strategies in nursing and related health professions (Seventh ed., pp. 71-82). Burlington, Massachusetts: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Greathouse, L., Faucher, M.A., Hastings-Tolsma, M. (2017). The gut microbiome, obesity, and weight control in women’s reproductive health. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 1-26. Garner, S., Killingsworth, E., & Raj, L. (2017). Partnering to establish and study simulation in international nursing education. Nurse Educator, 42(3), 151-154. Raines, M., Garner, S., Spies, L.A. Prater, L., & Riley, C. (2017) The Pad Project: A Global Initiative Uniting Woman and Christians. Journal of Christian Nursing. 34(1), 42-47. Rossler, K.L., Bennett, A. (2017). Restructuring a hospital nurse residency: Nursing and patient safety unite. Clinical Simulation in Nursing. 13(2), 90-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j. ecns.2017.01.001. Rossler, K. L., Thompson, A.W., & Buelow, J. R. (2016). Effective learning of interprofessional teamwork [Published ahead of Print]. Nurse Educator. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000313. Conroy, S. F., & Taggart, H. M. (2016). The impact of a cultural immersion study abroad experience in traditional Chinese medicine. Journal of Holistic Nursing: Official Journal of the American Holistic Nurses’ Association, 34(3), 229-235. doi:10.1177/0898010115602995 Faucher, M. A., Collins-Fulea, C., & Breedlove, G. (2016). Collaboration in practice: Implementing team-based practice: A midwifery perspective. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health, 61(4), 408-410. doi:10.1111/jmwh.12504
Faucher, M. A., Hastings-Tolsma, M., Song, J. J., Willoughby, D. S., & Bader, S. G. (2016). Gestational weight gain and preterm birth in obese women: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 123(2), 199-206. doi:10.1111/1471-0528.13797 Faucher, M. A., Riley, C., Prater, L., & Reddy, M. P. (2016). Midwives in India: A delayed cord clamping intervention using simulation. International Nursing Review, 63(3), 437-444. doi:10.1111/inr.12264 Spies, L.A. (2016). Engaging Students in Global Health Endeavors. In Bradshaw, M. & Hultquist, B. (Eds.). Innovative teaching strategies in nursing and related health professions (pp. 395408). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett
Presentations Killingsworth, E., Garner, S., Raj, L., Liller, K., & Deupree, T. (2017). Do We Agree? Inter-rater Reliability in Simulation Evaluation. International Nurses Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Conference, Washington D.C., June 20-24, 2017. Podium presentation Woo., J. (2017, July). What is the relationship between vitamin D status, pregnancy symptoms, and quality of life? Sigma Theta Tau International conference podium presentation. Dublin, Ireland. Jones, R., (July 30, 2017), The Use of Donabedian Quality Model to Implement Quantification of Blood Loss: Preventing Maternal Hemorrage, Sigma Theta Tau International, Dublin, Ireland INr Prater, L., Garner, S., & Spies, L.A., Riley, C., (July 30, 2017). Traveling Well: Students on the Path to Human Flourishing. Sigma Theta Tau International 28th International Nursing Research Congress. Dublin, Ireland. Poster presentation. Helping Babies Breathe: A nursing intervention to improve Global Health in Hyderabad, India. (C. Riley & Lyn Prater. Sigma Theta Tau International Biennial Conference) Rossler, K., Hardin, K., & Leveille, M.H. (2017, July). “Integrating Simulation-Based Education Into the Healthcare Setting: Newly Licensed Nurses Learn to Transition” [Accepted for Podium Presentation] 28th International Research Congress: Sigma Theta Tau International, Dublin, Ireland. Rossler, K., & Hardin, K. (2017, July). “Simulation Education to Promote Transition into Clinical Practice” [60 Minute Podium Presentation]. Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) Conference. New Orleans, LA. Hastings-Tolsma, M., & Faucher, M. A., (July 2017). The cervical microbiome and parturition. Sigma Theta Tau International Research Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, July 2016-Poster Jones, R. & Killingsworth, E. (2017). Nursing in the United States. Truong Dai hoc Dieu duong Nam Dinh Conference, Nam Dinh, Vietnam, June 9, 2017. Podium presentation. Rossler, K., & Hardin, K. (2017, June). [Poster Presentation] “Readiness to Transition: Integrating Human Patient Simulation into a Nurse Internship Program”. INACSL Conference 2017. Washington, DC.
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Dr. Lori A. Spies Joining two Fulbright scholars at LHSON, Dr. Shelby Garner and Dr. Marie Hastings-Tolsma, we also congratute Dr. Lori A. Spies who received a 2017-18 Fulbright Global Scholar Award. “I am thrilled to have been selected to receive the Global Fulbright,” said Dr. Spies. “The award will allow me the amazing opportunity to teach and implement research in three countries. I look forward to collaborating with health care providers in India, Vietnam and Zambia to research best education practices in non-communicable diseases.” Dr. Spies, PhD, RN, NP-C, Assistant Professor, Family Nurse Practitioner and Missions Coordinator, specializes in global health and building capacity in health care providers and has taught global health and international clinical courses on the graduate level since 2004. Dr. Spies currently serves on the practice committee for the International Council of Nurses Advanced Practice Nursing Network, is co-founder of the North Texas African Health Initiative, past president of the North Texas Nurse Practitioners and has worked in Uganda to build nurse leadership and research capacity since 2007. She has participated in faculty and nurse development in Ethiopia, India, Uganda, Vietnam and Zambia. She is also involved in refugee outreach that includes a community garden project for refugees from Myanmar.
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Beal, C.C. (2017, February). State of the Science: Treatment Delay for Acute Ischemic Stroke. American Heart/Stroke Association International Stroke Conference. Houston, Texas. Forneris, S., Stephen, C., & Rossler, K. (2017, January). CHSE Readiness Review Course. [8 Hour Education Session]. 17th Annual International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH 2017) conference. Society for Simulation in Healthcare, Orlando, FL Woo, J. (2017, January). Breaking News: Vitamin D in promoting pregnancy health and preventing complications. Midwifery Update 2017: University of Washington Continuing Nursing Education conference podium presentation. Seattle, WA. Prater, L., Riley, C. Garner, S., & Spies, L.A., (October 27, 2016). Higher Learning: Students Experiencing Cross-Cultural Travel as a Spiritual Event. Higher Learning Baylor Symposium on Faith and Culture. The Institute for Faith and Learning. Baylor University, Waco, TX. Podium presentation. Faucher, M. A., (September 29, 2016). Collaboration in Practice. Grand Rounds. Harris Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas. Spies, L. (September, 11, 2016). Maximizing Human Resources for Health: Task Shifting in Africa. The Ninth ICN INP/APN Network Conference 2016. Hong Kong. Podium presentation. Spies, L. & Riley, C. (September 11, 2016). Big Impact, Small Babies: The Advanced Practice Nurse and Helping Babies Breathe. The Ninth ICN INP/APN Network Conference 2016. Hong Kong. Poster presentation. Faucher, M. A., (July 2016). Evidence-Based Research and Delayed Cord Clamping: Implications for Cross Cultural Education, Research, and Policy, Sigma Theta Tau International Research Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, July 2016-accepted for podium presentation. Conroy, S. F. (2016, March). Experts share: Governance experience on boards. Nurses on Board North Texas Regional Cohort Workshop. Fort Worth, Texas. Conroy, S. F. (2016, March). Plenary session moderator: The role of herb-drug interaction in Integrative Medicine. Sixth Pan-Pacific Nursing Conference and First Colloquium on Chronic Illness Care. Hong Kong, China. Conroy, S. F. (2016, March). Transformational Leadership and Innovative Practice: University partnerships to promote the global nursing workforce. Sixth Pan-Pacific Nursing Conference and First Colloquium on Chronic Illness Care. Hong Kong, China. Conroy, S. F. & Taggart, H. M. (2016, March). Contemporary health issues and emerging challenges: The impact of a cultural immersion study abroad experience in traditional Chinese medicine. Sixth Pan-Pacific Nursing Conference and First Colloquium on Chronic Illness Care. Hong Kong, China.
Honors Tucker, C. A., Tony & Renee Marlon Scholarship. $5,000. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. January 2016. Meraz, R., Neathery. M., and Tucker, C.A. were inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Spring 2017. Rossler, K., & Hardin, K. (2017, June). 2nd Place Winner for Operation Poster Presentation: “Readiness to Transition: Integrating Human Patient Simulation into a Nurse Internship Program.” INACSL Conference 2017. Washington, DC. Rossler, K, Rising Stars Program: Office of the Vice Provost of Research, Baylor University; September, 2016 Woo, J. Best Student poster presentation SNRS Minority Health RIG. Southern Nursing Research Society conference. Dallas, Texas
Grants Conroy, S.; $260,000; Nursing Shortage Reduction Program FY 2016; Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.x Spies, L.; Riley, C. & Hussain, N. $30,000; Building Capacity through Education to Prevent Infant Deaths at the NICE Foundation in Mahabubnagar District India; Laerdal Foundation. Faucher, M.A.; $14,000; Personalized pregnancy recommendations for obese women utilizing activity monitoring and text-messaging to optimize gestational weight gain (PROMOT). Baylor University BAY-SIC Initiative, February 2017.
Showing Baylor pride for the third year in a row, LHSON celebrates 100% giving participation from faculty and staff that supported “Our Baylor Faculty, Staff and Retirees Campaign.” Every gift combines with the support of others to make a difference in student lives.
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LEARN. LEAD. SERVE.
Expanding Capacity for Growth LEARN. LEAD. SERVE.
Since its inception in 1909, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) has prepared competent, compassionate nurses for all levels of patient care in critical care, hospital, clinic, rehabilitation, community health and specialty settings. Dedicated to providing a competitively robust and revered Baylor education, LHSON is striving to transition from an overcrowded and outdated facility into a contemporary new building.
To accommodate our growing program, Baylor University recently purchased a 100,000 square foot, four-story office building at 333 N. Washington in East Dallas. The new facility is convenient to the current Nursing School building, Baylor University Medical Center and the more than 150 professional nursing practice sites in Dallas communities. With the addition of expanded space for active learning classrooms, student services, a new auditorium and offices for faculty and administration, the new building will more than double the space of the current LHSON campus. The current LHSON building, which comprises
38,000 square feet, will be used primarily for clinical practice laboratories and research. “The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing will be blessed to carry on the legacy of faith and good works the Baptist General Convention of Texas has provided over the years in this beautiful facility,” said Dr. Shelley F. Conroy, Dean and Professor of the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing. “We are humbled and blessed by the Christian symbolism reflected in this facility such as the glass support system at each end of the atrium that forms a cross; the stone floor in the atrium that symbolizes the solid foundation of our faith and the open skylight access to our Heavenly Father. Each time we look at them we will
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be reminded of our mission and calling. We want to be counted worthy to carry on the good work that the Lord has begun through the BGCT in this building.” Baylor family understand firsthand how investment in Baylor Nursing through a gift to the new building will support future Baylor nurses as they Learn.Lead.Serve.® Generous investment in Baylor Nursing will allow those who are called to service in this profession to pursue it through innovative programs, facilities equipped with invaluable tools and technologies and meaningful partnerships that impact those in need. Well-prepared, committed and caring nursing professionals will directly benefit people and communities around the world. This effort is part of an overall $18 million fundraising project to renovate the new building to house the majority of the academic functions of the nursing school. We have been blessed by those that have already given to support this vital fundraising effort, but there is still much work to be done. Learn more by visiting baylor.edu/ nursing/capitalcampaign or contact Janis Kovar at Janis_Kovar@bayor.edu or 214-808-9802.
BUILDING PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE Toby Barnett John Chiles Marie Chiles Os Chrisman Dr. Shelley Conroy Kari Haywood Stephen Haywood Mike Jones Pam Jones
Showing their support for the new building renovations are some of the members of the Building Philanthropy Committee, Dean’s Board and Baylor University senior leadership.
Janis Kovar Patty Lovvorn Suzanne Martin Tom Martin Courtney Norman
M AKE A DIFFERENCE
Alumni, faculty and staff who give at the $5,000 level (5year pledge of $83 a month) will be honored on the Donor Recognition Wall in the new building foyer. Your spirit of generosity can also be budgeted at the $10,000 level (5-year pledge of $166 a month).
Paula Reynolds Steve Reynolds Dr. Kathy Tinius
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INSPIRING NURSING SUCCESS
GOING FOR THE GOLD GAL A
The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON), located in the heart of the Baylor University Medical Center, hosted its sixth annual Going for the Gold Gala on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at the Fairmont Hotel raising more than $1 million for the new nursing school building as well as gifts for scholarships. With more than 600 attendees, the theme was “Coming Together to Make a Difference” and recognized and honored those who serve our communities – both the nurses who care for our sick and wounded and our selfless public servants in the police and firefighting communities. Providing a lively message at the Gala was keynote speaker, Derek Haas. Along with being a Baylor graduate, Derek is the co-creator and executive producer of NBC’s hit television series Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Chicago Med and Chicago Justice. Viewers tune in each week to see the challenges faced by first responders as they come together to make a difference, just as they do in real life all over our nation. Adding to the spectacular evening was Bianca Castro, Baylor alumna and co-anchor for NBC-5 who served as the Gala emcee for the second year. Plus, the crowd was dazzled by a beautiful song performed by Dallas Police Officer Ray Vaughn entitled, “Be the Change” in addition to compelling testimonies shared by LHSON alumna Bailey Harrison Moore, BSN 2015; Erin Wainscott, BSN
LHSON nursing students pose with Derek Haas, co-creator and executive producer of NBC’s hit television series Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Chicago Med and the new Chicago Justice.
2015; Chelsea Whitaker, BA 2005 and Mr. Kelly Kovar, BA 1999. The Gala included over 80 incredible silent and live auction items and was orchestrated for the second year in a row by Gala Chair Mary Ann Hill, 80 volunteer Gala Task Force members as well as 46 LHSON Student Ambassadors. The evening also spotlighted two Baylor LHSON alums as the “2017 Going for the Gold Gala Champions,” Jessica Haas, BSN 1997 and Annie Young, BSN 2006. These two school nurses work in the Richardson Independent School District and saved two lives last fall. During the week of December 5, a student collapsed on the track at Lake Highlands Junior High and Annie provided AED/ CPR rescue. This story follows just weeks after Jessica rescued a mom, Sarah Maupin, at Wallace Elementary just blocks from the Junior High. On December 21, we were
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so appreciative that the Harry Connick Jr. Show aired the story on the popular national daily talk show in New York City. Special thanks is also expressed to Doug Murray with Murray Media World for providing the audio visual and Rose and Aaron Youngblood for producing this year’s Gala video. We also want to thank Baylor Scott & White Health for sponsoring the Scholarship Celebration Dinner on November 10, 2016 at Royal Oaks Country Club which recognized endowed scholarship donors, scholarship recipients and Going for the Gold Gala sponsors. LHSON is passionate about preparing exemplary nurses for the 21st Century and the key to doing that is recruiting and retaining outstanding students. Past Going for the Gold Galas have featured champion athletes and celebrities such as: Noah Galloway, a wounded Operation Iraqi Freedom U.S. Army war veteran hero and finalist on the TV program, “Dancing with the Stars” along with Terrance Williams, Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver (2016 gala); Heisman Trophy winner and NFL Quarterback Robert Griffin III (RGIII) and former Baylor linebacker and NFL Hall of Famer, Mike Singletary (2015 gala); America’s gold medal legend Mary Lou Retton (2014 gala); former Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (2013 gala) and Baylor’s championship-winning women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey who joined former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman at the 2012 inaugural gala.
LHSON Building Campaign Help support the new nursing school building. Current Scholarship Fund Provides scholarship support for current LHSON students and is a perfect outlet for those who want their gift, combined with existing scholarships, to sustain today’s Baylor nursing students. Named Endowed Scholarships Many donors choose to memorialize or pay tribute to a friend or loved one through the establishment of an endowed scholarship fund. Endowments may be initiated with a gift of $10,000 and funded over a period of five years. Funds are named when the balance reaches $50,000. LHSON Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund Donations (of any amount) are combined with others to form an endowed scholarship that will benefit future LHSON students in perpetuity. LHSON Excellence Fund Distributed at the dean’s discretion,this fund is used to provide training opportunities for faculty, supplies for students, campus building repairs or expansion and much more. Missionary Family Nurse Practitioner Program This fund enables students to participate in medical mission efforts around the world by providing medical supplies, medicines, portions of airfare and more. Good Samaritan Dean’s Fund This fund is used to cover unexpected situations that arise throughout the year, such as a student’s difficult circumstance that renders him or her unable to buy textbooks, or the need to replace daily-used lab equipment. Lecture Series Endowment Fund This fund is designed to enhance students’ education by bringing distinguished leaders and keynote speakers to campus on a regular basis. An annual lecture series is created with a gift of $250,000. Endowed Professorship Fund This fund creates prestigious faculty positions and enables the school to attract and retain high-quality scholars. Increasing the number of professors reduces the student-to-faculty ratio and further improves the overall student experience. A fund is established with a gift of $1.5M.
(Left to right): Mary Ann Hill, Gala Chair, Louise Herrington Ornelas and Dr. Shelley Conroy, Dean, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing
Planned Giving Options for planned or estate giving include a bequest in one’s will, naming Baylor as a beneficiary in an insurance policy or retirement plan, or through a life income plan such as a charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust or retained life estate. A planned gift does not have to amount to the entire estate; it can simply be a percentage or portion thereof. Corporate Matching Programs More than 7,500 companies nationwide offer matching gift programs to their employees and some even double or triple the gifts made by their employees. FOR QUESTIONS: Janis Kovar, Director of Development, 214-808-9802 or Janis_kovar@baylor.edu
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2017 Grand Golden Star Benefactor Louise Herrington Ornelas Golden Star Benefactor Tom and Suzanne Martin Scott and Donna Miller Golden Grand Gala Host Dr. D.M. Edwards The Ginger Murchison Foundation Harold and Linda Gilbert Golden Benefactor John and Marie Chiles Dr. and Mrs. J. Stuart Crutchfield Trammell S. Crow Terry and Shari Hill Pam and Mike Jones John and Martha Minton Steve and Paula Reynolds Golden Patron The James M. Collins Foundation Golden Sponsor Jay and Jenny Allison Gary E. and Susan Key Baker Barnabas Foundation, Inc./Anita Collier Jones Baylor Scott & White Health C.T. “Sparkey” and Merrie Beckham Dr. and Mrs. C. Brad Bowman Don and Ruth Buchholz Sue and Rex Jennings Mark and Patty Lovvorn Mark and Laurie Nielsen Ron and Cheryl Hulse Murff Ken and Alice Starr Lois and Dexter Ward Golden Friend Baylor University’s College of Arts & Sciences Carl and Rita Bonds Mr. and Mrs. C. Robert Byrd Steve and Joy (Helm) Cobb Edgemere Michael and Chris Felton Follett Kari and Stephen Haywood Weldon B. Hicks Lockton Dunning Benefits Paul and Karen McDonald Dr. and Mrs. David L. Ring Dr. Lisa Stepp Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
SPONSORS and UNDERWRITERS Andy and Sandy Tindel Dr. Kathyrn Tinius and Mr. Don Tinius Sue and Don Wills Terri W. Heard/Nancy Nollner Withrow Table Host Baylor University Division of Constituent Engagement – The Baylor Alumni Network The Beck Group Children’s Health/Children’s Medical Curtis and Donna Dee Floyd Doug and Mary Ann Hill/Sherry McCray Melissa and Ed Kinkeade Prosperity Bank Steve and Catherine Raffaele Jimmy and Leisa Winters Pre-Gala and Endowed Scholarship Dinner Underwriter Baylor University Medical Center/Baylor Scott & White Health Program Underwriter Tom and Suzanne Martin VIP Sponsor Reception Underwriter Interstate Batteries Auction Underwriter Hodges Capital Management Gift Underwriter Anonymous Video Underwriter Bob and Brenda Barkley Invitations Underwriter John and Marie Chiles Decorations Underwriter Tradition Senior Living Collateral Graphic Design Underwriter Tom and Suzanne Martin Musical Performance Underwriter Texas Bank and Trust, Longview, Texas Valet Parking Underwriter Buckner Retirement Services, Inc. General Underwriter WDW Financial
Special Thanks Angry Dog/Owner, Robert Little Eva D. Anderson Linda Marie Anderson Thomas E. and Emilyne Anding Joyce E. Bagley Lou Beth and Cash Birdwell David and Amy Bone Linda J. Brian Mr. and Mrs. C. Robert Byrd Nancy and Dan Chapman Dean Shelley Conroy Dr. and Mrs. Gary Cook Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Cooper Jeffrey and Kristi Davick Robert and Judith Dunn Roxie E. Ereman Lisa W. Flowers Myra Glass Molly A. Hamilton Johnnie and Tom Hatfield Jane Haywood Daniel H. and Felda Heard Valorie Hires JDS Oil & Gas LLC Nan and Phil Ketcham Robert and Kirby Key Bill and Janis Kovar Dr. and Mrs. James R. Montgomery Robert and Sharon Moran Mr. John Gilbert Newkirk Estate Kay O’Neal Shirley Offut Potter Minton, P.C. Merikay and Duke Presley Barry and Deena Pryor David and Carol Ramsour Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Reed Randall L. Roberts Bill and Melanie Rogers Paul and Norma Shultz Tom and Wilma Carlock Seltzer Joyce and Neil Shoop Linda Simonson Cynthia I. Suenraam Pamela Thomas Ms. Sharon L. Treadway Rita B. Turner UBS Financial Services Lottie Wade Murray and Greta Watson Barbara Wickline Pat Williamson Berniece Spiller Wittkopf
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Scholarship Celebration Dinner On Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 7 p.m., Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) hosted a Scholarship Celebration Dinner at the Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas with more than 144 attendees. The evening provided an opportunity for LHSON to recognize endowed scholarship donors, scholarship recipients and Going for the Gold Gala sponsors. The Scholarship Celebration Dinner also included a student testimony from Jackie Jimenez, a final semester senior at LHSON. “My passion for nursing has only grown since being at Baylor,” said Jimenez. “I can honestly tell you that this school is different and Baylor nurses are different. We are driven by a love to be the best nurse during worst and best moments of people’s lives. This profession is more than a job; it’s a calling and honor to serve people in their most vulnerable moments.” Closing out the evening, Ray Vaughn, Recruiting Officer for the Dallas Police Department, sang Ordinary Angels as a musical tribute to nurses and first responders. He was featured on the news after the tragedy of July 7, 2016 struck our police officers. Officer Vaughn took to the airwaves with his original song to honor the men and women of his profession in the Dallas Police Department.
Giving back to the community to show support of future Baylor nurses, the Scholarship Celebration Dinner was made possible by Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas – Baylor Scott & White Health.
The six donors who were presented with Endowed Scholarship plaques include: • Kari and Stephen Haywood of Dallas, Texas Dr. Dwight Ray Haywood and Mr. John Kaye Lonborg Memorial Endowed Scholarship • Ellen Byrd of Dallas, Texas Ellen Stoesser Byrd Endowed Scholarship in Nursing • Ben Thieme of Tyler, Texas Florence Piper and James D. Thieme Endowed Scholarship in Nursing • Mike and Pam Jones of Tyler, Texas John Wesley and Doris Elizabeth Wood Endowed Scholarship Fund in Nursing • Stanford Brantley of Tyler, Texas Bledsoe-Brantley Endowed Nursing Scholarship • Suzanne and Tom Martin of The Woodlands, Houston Megan Elizabeth Martin Endowed Scholarship Fund in Nursing
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The Impact of a Global Health Nursing Experience Guest Writer, Jeanne Carey, RN, manager of the LHSON Sim Center The following is a reflection offered by Jeanne Carey at the conclusion of the trip. During Spring Break 2017, seven LHSON nursing students, accompanied by David Kemerling, Chaplain and Coordinator of Student Ministries and Jeanne Carey, RN, manager of the LHSON Sim Center, traveled to Lima, Peru to provide free health screenings and nursing care for the people of San Martin de Porres, a poor, working-class neighborhood. This was the school’s fourth trip to Lima, building upon relationships formed through a partnership between the Texas Baptist and Peruvian Baptist communities. Pastor Pepe Flores and members of the Casa de La Morada church community, hosted our team and supported us throughout our stay, serving as translators during our health clinics, chauffeurs navigating the rush hour traffic during our one-hour commute to and from the church each day, and tour guides as we explored their city.
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The four, all-day clinics were held in at Morada de Dios church in San Martin and over 100 people from the area were served. The church is about 3 years old and the pastor has worked tirelessly reaching out to the community. Our clinics served as a vehicle for the pastor and his wife to meet many of their neighbors and let them know they are welcomed by the church. Our students created several stations within the church building where people could have their vision and hearing checked, blood pressure monitored and minor physical needs tended. We provided health education materials in English and Spanish, along with toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other personal care items. Our students were able to practice their nursing skills and share the love of Christ at the same time and through these interactions, they expressed a deepening of their own faith. In the span of one week, I witnessed several circumstances or settings that required me to contemplate what I was seeing, hearing, feeling, believing, and yes, at times, judging: the
beauty of the many varieties of flowers vs. the dilapidated buildings and pollution, the majesty of the ocean vs. the meekness of a child, the gridlocked traffic and cacophony of honking horns vs. the laughter of our students. I learned that oftentimes, things were not as they first appeared. Only upon closer inspection or deeper immersion was I able to see, hear, touch, feel, and be truly present to all that Jesus was showing me in Lima. I was struck by the wonders of God and this world He created, while being forced to examine my role in it and my responsibilities to others. The Bible verse, From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more (Luke 12:48) came to mind as we travelled back and forth to Morada de Dios church each day. It was easy to see that I had been given much compared to Ermilia and the others that we cared for at our clinic; was I doing enough in return? And if I allowed myself to look deeper, past the material haves and have-nots, I found that some of the seemingly have-not individuals were in fact, rich in the eyes of God. Serving as one of the team leaders on this mission trip to Lima, Peru was an awesome opportunity that impacted me professionally, personally, and spiritually. I was honored and humbled to work alongside my co-leader, David and our amazing students: Abby, Ashlynn, Charis, Emma, Hannah, Kaitlyn, and Lindsey, as we ministered to the people of Lima and one another. As a team, we are thankful for those whose generosity made this experience possible and we want them to know that they made an eternal investment that will grow in the lives of all of us, as well as those we cared for. This is Baylor.
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Nursing School Makes a Global Impact Through Helping Babies Breathe Committed to sustainable global missions, the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) provides Helping Babies Breathe workshops developed through the collaboration of the American Academy of Pediatrics and World Health Organization. This vital program at LHSON is made possible through a missions research grant from Baylor University. According to the exploratory study, “Helping Babies Breathe is an educational program created to provide health care workers in low resource settings with the needed tools and knowledge to save lives.” Advocates of the program strive to educate midwives, birth attendants and those serving in traditional birth and newborn care in vulnerable populations to help decrease infant mortality. Led by Advanced Practice Nurses, Helping Babies Breathe workshops equip partners around the globe in resource-limited settings with the
tools to achieve what many of us take for granted, helping babies breathe. Leading the way at LHSON in this discipline specific training are faculty members Dr. Lori Spies and Dr. Cheryl Riley who are quoted as saying, “we are continuing to initiate sustainable culturally congruent initiatives by working with global agencies and existing wellestablished regional partners in Ethiopia, India, Vietnam, and Zambia.” The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that “globally, close to a million babies die within the first week of life from simple and preventable breathing issues, known as birth asphyxia. Many infants would respond to resuscitative measures if this lack
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of oxygen during late-term labor were recognized.” It is also reported through AAP Helping Babies Breathe program that “neonatal resuscitation techniques have been shown to reduce neonatal mortality by up to 47% and fresh stillbirths by 24%.” The program is noted by AAP as being taught to more than 400,000 providers in 25 languages in 80 countries. Serving as a testament to the importance of this program, Dr. Spies, a Family Nurse Practitioner and Missions Coordinator at LHSON shared an inspiring story that changed a family forever. Not long ago she and a team from LHSON were in Langano, Ethiopia and traveled to the remote area of Makki to teach a Helping Babies Breathe workshop. After the team had finished their training and departed, a woman who was pregnant with twins went into labor early at the Langano clinic. After the first twin was born the woman began to hemorrhage. Nurses at the clinic loaded her into the
clinic van and headed to the nearest hospital only to be turned away. So, they headed to the second hospital more than two hours away. During the transport, the second twin was born blue and floppy. While a nurse worked to save the mother’s life, the clinic assistant/ translator, who had attended LHSON’s Helping Babies Breathe program was handed the second baby and immediately knew what to do. The mother and her two children survived. Sharing the teaching experience back at home, Dr. Riley and Dr. Spies gave a Continuing Education (CE) presentation during the spring 2017 LHSON Alumni Reunion entitled, Saving Babies Lives Around the World. They recapped their Helping Babies Breathe work in Ethiopia, India, Vietnam and Zambia and gave a demonstration of the skills they teach their global partners.
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Baylor Memories Shared
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2017 ALUMNI REUNION
As days go by you never forget what being a Baylor bear means. In fact, over 100 alums reminisced on April 01 at the Park Cities Hilton for our annual LHSON Alumni Reunion. In addition to being nostalgic alums learned about all the exciting things currently happening at LHSON and appreciated the inspiring words from the keynote speaker, Dr. Diane Drake. The memorable event honored the 50th, 40th and 30th anniversaries of the class of 1967, 1977 and 1987. LHSON also hosted an Open House at the nursing school complete with a Dr Pepper Hour, walking tours of BUMC and a CE Presentation, Saving Babies Lives Around the World. It was LHSON’s privilege to award three distinguished awards at the luncheon. These outstanding women were acknowledged for their commitment and support of nursing.
LHSON Distinguished Alumni Award Diane Ash Drake, PhD, RN, BSN ‘77 Consultant Nurse Research Scientist, Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach, CA
LHSON Friend of Nursing Award
LHSON Distinguished Recent Graduate Award
Suzanne Martin
Shannon Hernandez
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In addition, the nursing school is grateful to those that contributed to the giving challenge to raise more than our 2016 Alumni Reunion when we raised $16,600. This year LHSON raised $26,367 in gifts and pledges. The nursing school is grateful for this incredible generosity and for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of future Baylor nurses and for all those who have been cared for by a nurse. The pressing needs of the healthcare industry and those it serves hinge on well-prepared nurses with a heart for service. As it has for generations, LHSON is leading the way by holistically educating students in mind and spirit to fulfill their calling. As many of the Baylor family know, to meet the need for nurses and accommodate LHSON’s growing program, Baylor University purchased
a 100,000 square foot, four-story office building close to the current nursing school building. Renovations are being made to the facility to retrofit the space for hightech nursing education. LHSON still needs your help in this vital renovation project. Your investment in Baylor Nursing through a gift to the new building will support future Baylor nurses as they Learn.Lead.Serve.®
(From left to right): Tina Glaspie, Coordinator of Career Services & Alumni Affairs, at LHSON and Ellen Byrd, BSN ‘64 Chair of LHSON Alumni Reunion
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Caroline Reese Peterson was born on September 3, 2016 to Kenneth and Courtney Ross Peterson, BSN ’07 of Mansfield, Texas. Proud grandparents are John, BS Math ’76, Endo ’84 and Lisa Ross, BSN ’78.
WEDDING BELLS
Featured in the photo is Jeffrey Carver with his twin daughters; Darby Parmer with daughter Nala and Allison Bonds with son Eli.
Wedding congratulations to the beautiful bride Allie Rogers, 2017 BSN LHSON, who married Evan Green, 2017 BS in Computer Science. The happy couple now live in The Woodlands, Texas where Even will work for a startup company and Allie will pursue a career as a Pediatric ICU nurse. FA M I LY L E GAC Y O F N U R S E S This family of nurses shared in the May 2017 LHSON graduation celebration of Emily Lanier. From left to right: Barbara Pace (grandmother) BSN 1956; Lynn Stallones (aunt) BSN, 1981; Leah Lanier (mom) BSN, 1987; Melanie Wilson (cousin) BSN, 2008, MSN, CNM, 2012 and Emily Lanier (BSN, 2017).
Stephanie Urizar-Saucedo (BSN 2015), her husband Gustavo and seven year old daughter Sarah welcomed baby Sofía to the family in May 2017.
IN MEMORIAM • Mary
Elizabeth Campbell (BSN 1945) of Katy, Texas passed away on November 6, 2016 • Waulinda Dortch Downs (BSN 1943) of Sulpher Springs, Texas passed away on November 29, 2016 • Sharon Hunter Millerman (BSN 1965) of Houston, Texas passed away on December 15, 2016 • Nada Whitfield of Winters (BSN 1948) Texas passed away on December 25, 2016 • Emma Katherine Kendall (BSN 1948) of Batesville, Arkansas passed away on January 7, 2017 • Patricia (Patty) Walker Watts (BSN 1961) of Georgetown, Texas passed away on December 19, 2016 • Marguerite H. Moses (BSN 1948) who passed away on April 18, 2017 in Johnson City, New York was born in Krum, Texas • Jennifer Kay Allen (BSN 2006/MSN 2011) of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away on April 13, 2017 • Nancy Faye Rowe-Hansen (BSN 1968) of Kyle, Texas passed away on May 16, 2017
• Billie Jean Woodruff Elkins (BSN 1956) of Kingwood, Texas passed away on May 25, 2017 • Kay Blum (BSN 1971) of Taylor, Texas passed away on May 30, 2017
Martha Sheeder was in the May 2013 FastBacc class but had to step out for a semester to fight breast cancer. She graduated from LHSON in December of 2013, and later worked as an infusion nurse at Baylor Sammons Cancer Center, the same place she had fought her own battle just the year before. Martha unexpectedly collapsed on October 15, 2016 and passed away peacefully on October 20, 2016. She had a life well-lived, as anyone can see through her four adult daughters and endless friends. In the spirit of her generosity, her family has setup an Endowed Scholarship fund for FastBacc students. If you wish to contribute visit: http://www.baylor.edu/giving/sheeder
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with Kaitlyn Po, 2nd LT, USAF, BSN, RN
Q: Describe your student life experience at LHSON. Being at the Louise Herrington School of Nursing is a unique experience in regards to student life. I, like many of my peers, was very involved in student activities back at the main campus in Waco and desired ways to “plug in” at my new campus in Dallas. I had the unique opportunity to return to Waco once a week for Air Force ROTC classes and I stayed involved in leadership roles there; I even served as the Vice Wing Commander in my senior spring semester. Although the weekly drive, responsibilities with ROTC, and nursing coursework kept me very busy, I still desired to involve myself with student activities at LHSON. I volunteered for two mission trips, traveling to McAllen, TX and Lima, Peru. I volunteered as a Douala, through a DNP student’s research project, and had the opportunity to assist with a natural delivery. I attended a disaster simulation training through Baylor Scott and White and played a victim in a mass casualty scenario. It’s clear to say I kept very busy during my time at LHSON.
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Q: Describe your favorite student life activity? I was extremely blessed to have the opportunity to attend a mission trip to Lima, Peru during March 2017. While there, myself, six other students and two staff held a free clinic in a church in San Martin. We took blood pressures, did vision and hearing screenings and helped teach about health to the families that came to visit. Being on a nursing mission trip is such a unique experience because I had the opportunity to put the skills learned in school to practical use and help others while sharing and exploring my own faith. It was very affirming as to the fact that nursing is my calling. I urge every student, if they are able, to attend a nursing mission trip while they are at LHSON.
Q: Tell us about your role serving on BSNA and a few highlights of what you all did to support LHSON? During the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 semesters I served as the Baylor Student Nurses Association (BSNA) President. My responsibilities were to hold monthly general and officer meetings, oversee service and social events, and inform the faculty and BSNA advisers about current events in our organization. I began my role as an officer in BSNA as a service co-chair, planning service events for the organization. I had a similar role in a student organization in Waco and I
wanted to find meaningful ways to serve in the Dallas community, specifically in a nursing capacity. Beginning in August 2016, one of the advisers approached me with an idea to work with a group of Baylor engineering students and the Ronald McDonald House to construct a mechanical swing for children with medical conditions prohibiting them from using traditional swings. Thus, Swing ‘Em Bears was born. BSNA contributed to the project by raising money through t-shirt sales, bake sales and donations from faculty and staff. The engineering students constructed the swing as their senior capstone project. In May 2017 the swing was completed and presented at the Ronald McDonald House.
Q: What makes Baylor LHSON outstanding for students? Baylor LHSON is an outstanding place for students because of the faculty and staff. They truly care about producing knowledgeable nurses with the ability to go out and serve throughout the world. The mentorship I have received from several of my faculty has been invaluable and shaped the kind of nurse that I want to be. No matter what your passion may be, from pediatrics to community, there is a faculty member there to support and encourage you throughout your education and help guide you along the way. My time at LHSON will forever be cherished. As I move into my career as a nurse in the United States Air Force, I take with me all the fond memories and lessons learned as a student and will be forever grateful of the opportunities granted to me. At Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing, I truly learned what it means to Learn. Lead.Serve.®
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During the week of December 5, 2016, a second person in a month in the Richardson Independent School District collapsed and needed an AED/CPR rescue. This time it was a student at Lake Highlands Junior High that was rescued by the school nurse Annie Young, BSN 2006. The story follows just two weeks after a school nurse at Wallace Elementary, Jessica Haas, BSN 1997, rescued a mom, Sarah Maupin. Jessica’s story was featured on the Harry Connick Jr. Show in New York City on December 21, 2016 and on WFAA, Channel 8 ABC and both stories were aired on CBS DFW, Channel 11. Both nurses were also featured in a multi-page feature article in the March 2017 edition of D Magazine entitled, “Go Get the Nurse.” They were honored at the Gala as the “2017 Going for the Gold Gala Champions.”
Dean Conroy and Annie Young
Dean Conroy and Jessica Haas.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August 21
First Day of Classes, Fall Semester
August 21
LHSON Convocation, Dallas
September 4
September 15-16
September 14
October 1-7
October 13
October 19-21
November 22-26
December 4
Last Day of Classes
December 7-12
Final Examinations
December 15
Pinning & Recognition Ceremony
December 16
Winter Commencement, Waco
Labor Day – University holiday Family Weekend, Waco North Texas Giving Day Midwifery Week Fall Break Baylor University Homecoming Thanksgiving Holidays
December 22- Jan 1
Christmas Break – University holiday
January 8
First Day of Classes – Spring Semester
January 15
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – University holiday
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COMMUNITY Big Kids’ Swing Project – SUPPORT Swing ‘Em Bears CNE, FastBacc Coordinator, Clinical Assistant Professor and BSNA Advisor of LHSON. “Amy Hatfield, the Chief Operating Officer at RMHD is a Baylor alum which made this a fantastic experience for all of us.” BSNA fundraised to help with the cost of the swings construction through events such as: Swing ‘Em Bears bake sale; selling Swing ‘Em Bears t-shirts and hosting a community fundraiser at Chipotle. “We were excited to work with our colleagues at Baylor to bring this special swing to the Ronald McDonald House,” said Kaitlyn Po, 2016-2017 BSNA president. “BSNA has a long tradition of helping the RMHD and we wanted to do something meaningful for those children and their families.”
Throughout the fall semester of 2016 and spring semester of 2017, The Baylor Student Nurses Association (BSNA) of Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) worked with senior engineering design students from Baylor University in Waco to build a special therapeutic swing for the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas (RMHD). The inspiration came from a similar swing that Baylor engineering students constructed for the special needs daughter of Dr. Jason Whitt, associate director of the Baylor Institute for Faith and Learning. The custom “Camille Big Girl Swing” was designed in 2016 to bring joy and comfort to this little girl’s lifelong battle with a genetic condition that limits her development and motor skills. The swings gentle rhythm improves her brain equilibrium and sensitivity to her surroundings. Determined to help more children like Camille a group of Baylor senior engineering students (class of May 2017) decided to make “Swing ‘Em Bears” their capstone project. The students quickly began the process of building a similar swing for children who stay at RMHD. “The Swing ‘Em Bears project is an excellent example of a collaboration between the school of nursing, the engineering students in Waco, as well as a community partner here in Dallas,” said Beth Hultquist, PhD, RN,
The Baylor engineering students discussed the swing design with the nursing school and the RMHD. The new swing was modified for the children of RMHD and presented to the organization in May 2017. “We are so grateful for the relationship between BSNA and RMHD. They have a long history of supporting the House, which is crucial to fulfilling our mission of keeping families close to each other and providing the care they need,” said Ms. Hatfield. Established in 1981, the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas has served as a home-away-from-home for more than 37,000 families of seriously ill or injured children who have traveled to Dallas seeking medical treatment in area hospitals. By providing a caring, supportive, home-like environment, the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas keeps the family intact and helps allow a family to establish a normal routine amid crisis. “We are honored to have been chosen by the Baylor Student Nurses Association as a recipient of the Camille Big Girl Swing,” said Maggie Herell, Marketing and Communications Manager at RMHD. “We serve over 3,750 individuals each year and all of them have different needs. Having this swing will allow us to serve children with a variety of special needs.”
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ONE NURSE WILL DO GOOD 1,000 TIMES OVER IN THEIR CAREER. “ Over a 30 year career one nurse will care for 25,999 patients! Nursing is a calling, not a job. I have dreamed many dreams, but without the love and support of the Baylor community, this dream would not have become a reality. I want to do more, I want to learn more, and I want to serve more. It is because it was in the hearts of those who have supported me that I am able to become more as a Baylor Nurse. CHRISTINE KIM