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BAYLOR UNIVERSITY LOUISE HERRINGTON SCHOOL OF NURSING Judge Ken Starr
President and Chancellor, Baylor University
David Garland
Interim Executive Vice President and Provost, Baylor University
Dr. Shelley F. Conroy Dean and Professor
Dr. Linda Plank
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Melissa Neathery
Chair, Faculty Organization
Janis Kovar
Director of Development
Whitney T. Cortner
Director of Marketing & Communications
COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS?
We want to hear from you! Send your comments or questions to Whitney_ Cortner@baylor.edu. Scan this QR Code with your smartphone to go directly to the LHSON Website. Special thanks for photography by Rebecca Robbins, Baylor Marketing and Communications/Robert Rogers, Allan Akins, TJ Neathery and graphic design by Christy Johns.
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Inside This Issue Message from the Dean 3 LHSON By The Numbers 5 Feature Article: Learn - Baylor University Online MSN Program Launched 4 Faculty & Staff News - - Our Team of Talent 6 - Faculty Accomplishments & Accolades 7 - Faculty Recognition 8 Development – Philanthropy & Opportunities 9 - News Briefs - Show Your Support 9 - In the Spotlight – Going for the Gold Gala 2014 10-14 Special Article - LHSON Participates in NCUR 14 Feature Article: Lead - New Home on the Horizon for LHSON 15 Missions – Domestic Outreach & Global Nursing 16 Student Life – Nursing Students Then & Now 17-18 - Alumni News & Class Notes 19 Feature Article: Serve - National Nurses Week Celebrated with Distinction 20 - 2014 Alumni Reunion 21-22 Partners Participation – United by the Community 24 Special Article - LHSON Students Minister at The Well 25 Campus Bulletin – From Dallas to Waco - LHSON – In the News 26 - Baylor – In the News 27 Events Calendar 28
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
Faith Building Milestones Strengthening the Future of Nursing Dr. Shelley F. Conroy, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE
Inaugural Dean, Baylor University College of Health and Human Sciences; Dean and Professor, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing
Throughout the late spring and early summer, milestone moments have been notably abundant at LHSON and at Baylor in Waco. We are truly appreciative of all the support and prayers. I am reminded of the scripture in Isaiah 43:19, “For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.” (NLT) As many of you know, the Baylor University Board of Regents voted in May to establish the new College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) by uniting four existing health-related academic units and creating a forward-looking organizational structure to advance the University’s commitment to healthrelated education and research. The anchor units that will collaborate to form the College of HHS include, Communication Sciences and Disorders; Family and Consumer Sciences; Health, Human Performance and Recreation; and the Louise Herrington School of Nursing. All share a common purpose of improving the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities. The College of HHS will draw upon Baylor’s Christian mission and tradition in health care to prepare scholars and leaders who can translate theory into practice and advance knowledge of health, human behavior, and quality of life. Forging ahead, I am pleased to have the opportunity to serve a two year appointment as the inaugural dean for CHHS while also continuing my leadership as dean at LHSON. The CHHS implementation team has been hard at work meeting, planning and building the foundation for the new college. Temporary offices are set-up in Sid Richardson 230 and we have been transitioning into this new suite to have it ready by the opening of the fall semester. As shared by Baylor’s Interim Provost, David E. Garland, “bringing these academic units together in closer conversation and partnership will provide
greater coordination and oversight of most health/human sciences-related programming, education, innovation, and research at the University. Curricula will be strengthened and opportunities for research, creative endeavors, and clinical experiences at Baylor should increase with a more coordinated effort as programs work together with external partners.” Also adding to the excitement, I enjoyed along with Laura Curtis, 2013 DNP Graduate, the news of being accepted for a podium presentation for Laura’s DNP capstone project: Implementing the Promotion of Ambulation and Upright Positioning During the First Stage of Labor. It was presented at the July 2014 Sigma Theta Tau 25th International Research Congress in Hong Kong. What an inspiration to be part of the achievements of a pacesetter LHSON student like Laura. Her hard work and global recognition proudly resonates our LHSON motto, Learn. Lead. Serve.™ Continuing the momentum, this publication includes news of blossoming growth at LHSON. You will read about our successful 3rd Annual Going for the Gold Gala which raised over $750,000 in scholarship support, the launch of our new Masters in Science - Nursing Leadership and Innovation online program, and the announcement from the Baptist General Convention of Texas about our future move into their Dallas facility. Additionally, we feature faculty accolades, new staff introductions, and benchmarks from our students, alums, donors, and community partners. On behalf of all of us here at LHSON, thank you for your sustaining support. May our work be worthy of His Holy name!
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LEARN Learn. Lead. Serve.
Baylor University Online MSN Program Launched
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his summer, the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing announced its much anticipated new online Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Innovation degree program. Students can complete the entire curriculum in 14-16 months totaling 36 credit hours with a tuition price of $51,732. “Everyone at some point in their life needs a competent and caring nurse. Our students are drawn to a calling to learn, lead and serve, and we prepare them for professional practice, leadership and service to society within a distinctively Christian community,” said Dr. Shelley F. Conroy, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, Dean and Professor, Baylor University, Louise Herrington School of Nursing.
Delivering a pacesetter program, this revered educational opportunity prepares graduates for the management and leadership needs across the healthcare continuum including outpatient agencies, home healthcare and hospice as well as acute care services.
Courses follow the rigorous Quality Matters guidelines and graduates will meet the competencies established by AACN, ANA, AONE and QSEN and will be ready to take the national exam and obtain the Nurse Executive-BC or Nurse Executive Advanced-BC national certification. Distinguished by Baylor’s legendary commitment to excellence, LHSON is proud that this new program also emphasizes servant leadership and global aspects of healthcare and health administration. Achieving a competitive edge, the program robustly trains nurses at the advanced level to forge ahead with pivotal skills such as: the ability to transform organizational behavior,
implement evidence-based nursing practice, evaluate and improve the quality of patient outcomes, implement financial strategies, manage resources with stewardship and develop innovative models to improve healthcare. Fostering optimal results, the learning environment reflects the individualized attention for which our program is known within the community, the state of Texas and across the nation. The courses equip students with the knowledge required to succeed in the complex role of today’s nurse, manager, and leader; skills in human resource management, financial planning and management, strategic planning and management of patient outcomes. The Baylor Online MSN also offers the benefit from courses developed in collaboration with practice partner Baylor Health Care System. Significant scholarships may be available to students who qualify for our Affiliate Partner Scholarship Program through their employer such as employees of the Baylor Health Care System.
Application deadline: Spring 2015 Due by November 1, 2014
To learn more visit, www.baylor.edu/nursing/onlinemsn/
LHSON
by the numbers
established in
1909 $32
million in current endowment
1st
12-month FastBacc Program, 1st in DFW metroplex
100%
certification rate for Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Family Nurse Practitioners and Nurse-Midwifery
100%
pass rate on licensure exam for FastBacc program; 96% pass rate for traditional program this past year
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OUR TEAM OF TALENT
Staff News
Tanya Sudia-Robinson, R.N., Ph.D. -
is the new Associate Dean for Research & Scholarship. She has more than 30 years of experience in higher education, administration, and nursing, and health care research. Her new responsibilities provide the nursing school with research and teaching. In addition, some of her many contributions will include: developing and implementing policies and processes that promote and enhance research; mentoring and assisting faculty as they develop research programs; providing support and resources for faculty and student researchers including proposal development; grant administration and regulatory oversight, and much more.
Kristen Singletary -
joined LHSON on June 16 as the new Assistant to the Dean. Her position provides administrative support for the Dean and incorporates leadership, service, teamwork and maintaining an effective organization.
Stephanie Weishaupt -
joined LHSON on May 27 as the new Coordinator of the Pre-Nursing Office in Waco, Texas for LHSON. She will coordinate the function of the pre-nursing office of LHSON while advising current students on the Waco campus, talking to prospective students and parents, maintaining academic records, and compiling admission data for students for admission consideration to the upper level.
Elaine S. Lark, MLA -
joined LHSON in early spring as the Coordinator of Recruitment and Enrollment and works in Student Services. Her role includes visiting colleges, hospitals, attending conferences and implementing recruiting events for the purpose of cultivating relationships with potential students. She oversees the evaluation and processing of admissions for both undergraduate and graduate programs. Ms. Lark is also the point of contact for prospective students.
Whitney Taylor Cortner joined LHSON on March 31 as the Director of Marketing and Communications. Her new position supports the mission of the LHSON by working as a member of the senior administrative team and being responsible for the development of marketing and communications programs that support the strategic goals of the LHSON and Baylor University.
TJ Neathery -
a senior at Baylor University, worked at LHSON this summer as an Intern helping with Marketing and Communications. He is getting his Bachelor of Arts at Baylor and is a University Scholar concentrating on writing and film. From June to early August, TJ produced marketing videos and worked on other communications projects.
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FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS & ACCOLADES
Faculty News
Nan (Batten) Ketcham, M.S.N, CNE, Senior Lecturer & FastBacc Coordinator, was appointed in June as the Undergraduate Program Director at LHSON. In her new position she will work closely with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Dean regarding matters pertaining to the undergraduate curriculum, clinical experiences, and course faculty. In addition to ongoing program management, she will work on programmatic evaluation and reporting accreditation for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Texas Board of Nursing (TX BON), and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). LHSON also congratulates Nan as a new CNE. Dr. Dora Bradley, VP of Nursing Professional Development for the Baylor Health Care System & Associate Dean of Academic Partnerships at LHSON, was accepted for induction as a 2014 Fellow into the American Academy of Nursing. Lori Spies, Family Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator and LynCoordinator, Prater, Ph.D., Seniorthe Lecturer and UndergraduMissions received 2014 Excellence in Nursing Award ate Clinical Coordinator, was elected to the for the Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care category. Dr. Board Shelleyof Conroy was a finalist in theMedical Leadership category, as well as Dr. Jane Nunnelee for Samaritan Outreach Ministries. the Geriatrics category. Lynda (Lyn) M. Pesta, M.S., was honored for her retirement at the luncheon for National Nurses Week at LHSON. She spent 15 years in various hospital settings and 14 years in BHCS hospitals: 12 at BUMC, two at Baylor Garland and the last seven years at LHSON. She will be a part time faculty member in the fall. Lyn Prater, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Clinical Coordinator, was elected to the Board of Samaritan Medical Outreach Ministries. Vivian Gamblian, RN, MSN, Senior Lecturer & Coordinator of Simulation is congratulated by LHSON for selection into the National League for Nursing’s Leadership Development Program for Simulation Educators.
Diana Kohler, was honored on Friday, May 16 at a Dessert Reception at Baylor in Waco to celebrate her retirement. National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 Florence Nightingale’s birthday. In the spirit of this special week in recognition of nurses, LHSON hosted a luncheon for the faculty.
Prayer & Share Wednesday Every Wednesday between 11:45 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. in the LHSON Student Ministries conference room, faculty and staff gather together for a time of prayer and sharing. Prayer & Share Wednesday is led by David Kemerling, BA, M.Div, M.ED., Director of Student Ministries. Learn. Lead. Serve.
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FACULTY NEWS
Faculty Recognition Publications
Garner, S. L., & Traverse, R. D. (2014). Use of an evidence-based protocol to screen for sleep-disordered breathing in a heart failure disease management clinic. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 29(3) doi: 10.1097/ NCQ.0000000000000047 Garner, S. L., & Faucher, M. A. (2014). Perceived challenges and supports experienced by the family caregiver of the older adult: A Photovoice study. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 31(2), 63-74. doi:10.1080/07370016.2014.901070
Conroy, S. (2014, July). Podium Co-Presenter, “Cultural Immersion Experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine,” Georgia Association for Nursing Education (GANE), Annual Conference, Savannah, GA, February 18, 2011. Hernandez, J. (2014, September). Polypharmacy in the older adult: Overdiagnosed and overtreated. Presented at the Texas Nurse Practitioners 26th Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX. Jones, R. (2014, March). Quantified estimation of blood loss during delivery. Presented at the Midwest Nursing Research Society, St. Louis, MO.
Hosek, C., Faucher, M. A., Lankford, J., & Alexander, J. (2014). Perceptions of care in women sent home in latent labor. MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 39(2), 115-121. doi:10.1097/NMC.0000000000000015
Miller, C. (2013, November). Through the providers’ eye: Child sex trafficking for the health care provider. Presented at the Shared Hope International JUST Conference, Washington, D.C.
Opollo, J. G., Gray, J., & Spies, L. A. (2014). Work-related quality of life of Ugandan healthcare workers. International Nursing Review, 61(1), 116-123. doi:10.1111/inr.12077
Miller, C., Ahn, R., Gruenfeld, L., & Williams, E. (2014, May). Healthcare and psychosocial issues impacting victims and survivors. Presented at Stolen Lives: An Interprofessional Response to Human Trafficking, New Haven, CT.
Payne, L., K. (2013). Comparison of students’ perceptions of educational environment in traditional vs. accelerated second degree BSN programs. Nurse Education Today, 33(11), 1388-1392. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2012.11.003
Phillips, R. A. (2013, October). Designing the research. Presented at the North Texas Academy of Medical Surgical Nurse Research Symposium, Dallas, TX.
Presentations
Beal, C. (2013, November). Delayed hospital arrival among women with acute ischemic stroke: Cognitive and behavioral responses to symptoms. Presentation at the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association Scientific Sessions, Dallas, TX. Camune, B. (2014, May). Sexual education for mentally challenged adolescents. Presented at the Texas State AWHONN meeting, Fort Worth, TX. Camune, B. (2014, May). Teaching developmentally disabled women about sexuality. Presented at the Texas State AWHONN meeting, Fort Worth, TX. Conroy, S. (2014, July). Podium Presenter, “Evidence-based Practices Affecting Global Women’s Health: Implementing the Promotion of Ambulation and Upright Positioning During the First Stage of Labor,” Sigma Theta Tau International 25th International Nursing Research Congress, Hong Kong, July 25, 2014. Conroy, S. (2014, July). Session Moderator (Invited), “Promotion and Lived Experiences of Breastfeeding Mothers,” Sigma Theta Tau International 25th International Nursing Research Congress, Hong Kong, July 24, 2014. Conroy, S. (2014, July). Podium Presenter, “A Cultural Immersion Study Abroad Course: Chinese Medicine and Healthcare,” ASAHP Spring Meeting, March 18, 2011.
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Phillips, R. A. (2013, November). Temperature source: Is there a difference and does it matter? Presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 13, Dallas, TX. Riley, C., Faucher, M. A., & Feigenbaum, D. (2014, January). Infection control in the ICU-NICU & PICU perspectives. Presented at the 4th International Conference Neonatal Intensive Care & Emergencies, Pediatric Respiratory, Infectious Conditions & Emergencies, Hyderabad, India. Riley, C., Faucher, M. A., & Feigenbaum, D. (2014, January). Neuro-developmental care. Presented at the 4th International Conference Neonatal Intensive Care & Emergencies, Pediatric Respiratory, Infectious Conditions & Emergencies, Hyderabad, India. Riley, C., Faucher, M. A., & Feigenbaum, D. (2014, January). Panel discussion-work ethic physicians, NNPs, nurses, and social workers. Presented at the 4th International Conference Neonatal Intensive Care & Emergencies, Pediatric Respiratory, Infectious Conditions & Emergencies, Hyderabad, India. Riley, C., & Prater, L. (2013, November). Increasing nurse capacity across the borders. Presented at the Sigma Theta Tau International 42nd Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN. Sason, K., & Riley, C. (2014, August). Preventing recurrent preterm birth: An opportunity for quality improvement. Presented at the 2014 Summer Institute on Evidence-Based Practice, San Antonio, TX.
DEVELOPMENT Show Your Support Awards and Honors
Dr. Shelley Conroy, Dean and Professor in nursing, received a grant award of $18,330 from the Consortium between Baylor Health Care System and Regional Gerontology Experts via Schools of Nursing. 2014. Dr. Shelby L. Garner, assistant professor of nursing, received Excellence in Research Grant from Texas Organization for Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Education. February 1, 2014. Dr. Reneé Jones, lecturer, received the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City May 15, 2014.
News Briefs
New Dean’s Board Fund in Missions
At the June 2014 Dean’s Board Meeting, the Board voted to establish a new Deans Board Fund in Missions. The goal of Baylor and LHSON is to be more missions oriented; this fund will help make that possible. There are currently three endowed Missions funds. The new Louise Herrington School of Nursing Dean’s Board Fund in Missions will pay for medical supplies, transportation, and items needed for mission trips.
Edgemere Visits
LHSON was happy to welcome guests from Edgemere on April 25 that toured the Sim Lab and learned more about nursing education.
LHSON Donor Thanks • Thank you Lisa Stepp for the donation of wireless stethoscopes for nursing students Special thanks for generous gifts that enabled us to purchase our newest simulators. • Sunderland Foundation • Discovery Foundation • MD Anderson • Thank you Linet Americas for the new hospital bed worth $25,000 to use in the Sim Lab
North Texas Giving Day - September 18
When you make a gift of $25 or more on September 18 in support of the Louise Herrington School of Nursing, your gift will go further thanks to matching funds from the Communities Foundation of Texas. Learn more at www.cftexas.org/ntgd2014
We have designed funds that specifically benefit our students and faculty so that you can make an impact in an area that is important to you. 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 Donation (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 Endowed professorship funds create prestigious faculty positions and enable the school to attract and retain high-quality scholars. Increasing the number of professors reduces the student-tofaculty ratio and further improves the overall student experience. A fund is established with a gift of $1.5M. 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. Mail a Gift Mail a check to the nursing school directly at 3700 Worth Street, Dallas, Texas 75246. Be sure to reference the specific area you’d like to support. Online Gifts Visit www.baylor.edu/give. Here you will be able to give directly to LHSON funds and support the initiative that matters most to you. Contact Janis Kovar, Director of Development, LHSON at (214) 808-9802 or Janis_kovar@baylor.edu.
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3rd Annual Going for the Gold Gala Hits Goal of $750,000 On Saturday, May 3, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) hosted its third annual Going for the Gold Gala at the Omni Dallas Hotel in downtown Dallas. The gala achieved its fundraising goal of $750,000 to support endowed scholarships for nursing students. The event included 91 silent auction items raising $52,000 of the impressive goal. The evening’s festivities began at 6:00 p.m. with more than 620 guests in attendance. Bianca Castro, DFW NBC Channel 5 anchor (Baylor alum, BA’03) served as the emcee for the gala. Honorary Gala Chairs included: Judge Ken Starr, 14th President and Chancellor of Baylor University and Alice Starr, Baylor’s First Lady; Louise Herrington Ornelas, LHSON Lead Endowment Donor; Dr. Shelley F. Conroy, CNE, Dean and Professor of Baylor University LHSON and Richard Conroy; and Mary McCall, former first Lady of Baylor University. Special thanks was also given to Gala Event Co-Chairs, Donna Dee Floyd and Angela Bowman (Baylor LHSON alum, BSN ’87) and the entire 110 member Gala Task Force (which included 30 students) and the Dean’s Board. “Superheroes” arrived when the gala began. Cody Reynolds, dressed as superhero “Coffee Man” and Jordan Loetscher dressed as “Bow & Arrow Girl” shared a video of their senior class project for the LHSON graduating class of fall 2013. Reynolds explained that every class gives a senior gift that varies from paintings to park benches or fundraisers for scholarships. His class decided to make capes for children in the hospital. The inspiration was that children are fighting their own super villains – or disease – and that makes each of them a superhero every day. Throughout the semester, LHSON students donated their time to make a cape from scratch, many who had
never used a sewing machine before but made them with love and that made them perfect. Once finished, “Coffee Man” and “Bow & Arrow Girl” delivered 55 hand-made capes to Children’s Medical Center. An invocation was given by Reverend Walter Guillaume, Jr., Executive Pastor of First Baptist Church Dallas (Baylor alum, BA’69) followed by words of inspiration by Dr. Conroy. “Our students are drawn to a calling to learn, lead and serve, and we want to be able to help them attend our nursing school, knowing that for many of them, paying for their education is beyond their families’ abilities.” Impacting the importance of the evening, a compelling student testimony was shared by Hope Nail-Bergin, a junior at LHSON and past scholarship recipient of the Michael Key Malone Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Nursing. Ms. Bergin said, “If it was not for this event and the caring of so many people, I would literally not be standing here. Your support of the nursing school has affected my life and ultimately the lives of many.” She shared her story of not being the traditional Baylor nursing student. She is married, a mother of three children and had a previous career in finance as a stockbroker. After undergoing treatments for Cancer when pregnant with her third child, her prognosis was grim. However, thanks to one amazing Baylor nurse, she was able
to get through that difficult time and is happy to report that the baby who was not expected to live is now a beautiful 9 year old little girl. Bergin said the experience inspired her to become a nurse. She said, “You all are part of this powerful connection of humanity, humility, and faith that is my definition of what it is to be a Baylor nurse.” Reminding the audience of the important of scholarships for nursing students, Ms. Janis Kovar, Director of Development, LHSON, shared an endowed scholarship plaque presentation to Mike and Alison Malone and their family. She said, “So many of you that are here tonight helped to create this scholarship.” The Michael Key Malone Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Nursing was established from undesignated funds that were given in 2013 at the Going for the Gold Gala. “With your and the Malone family’s help, I am so proud to say that the endowed scholarship is now at the plaque level of $100,000. A plaque will be hung in the Hall of Honor at the nursing school and this one will be presented tonight to Mike and Alison from one of their scholarship recipients, Ashley Phillips,” said Kovar. Festivities continued with a live auction of three outstanding items donated to benefit LHSON scholarships. Serving as the auctioneer, Ken Stohner, attorney, Jackson Walker LLP (and Baylor alum, BBA and JD) motivated the audience. With high-energy auctioneering talent, Stohner and his three assistants managing competing bids from the audience, helped raise $8,100 for a Grand Cayman Island Vacation House; $8,500 for two incredible American Airlines tickets; and $3,100 for a Baylor football suite package at the new McLane Stadium with Judge Ken and Alice Starr.
Sharing the evening’s special music was Holly Tucker from The Voice 2013, Season 4, NBC top 6 runner-up on Team Blake (and a current student at Baylor University). She sang, “One Moment in Time” and a magnificent Benediction of “How Great Thou Art”. Tucker also sang “That Good Old Baylor Line” along with Dr. Randy Lofgren, Associate Vice President for Constituent Engagement, Baylor University. Highlighting the gala was keynote speaker, Mary Lou Retton, America’s gold medal legend. The first American woman to receive an Olympic gold medal in gymnastics, Retton also was the first American to win the Olympic All Around title. Retton shared a dynamic message about her distinguished journey in gymnastics, her family and most recent association with Baylor as the mother of a Baylor Bear. Closing remarks were made by Judge Ken Starr and Alice Starr. They thanked the audience for their support of the LHSON and all the special guests that made the evening so special. Thanks was also expressed to Baylor Scott & White Health for their support with hosting the Pre-Gala Reception in November 2013. Also, thanks was given to The Omni Dallas for temporarily adjusting its multicolor outdoor building lighting to Baylor green and gold in support of the Gala. To watch the 2014 Going for the Gold Gala video and see some of the photos from the evening, please visit www.baylor.edu/nursing and click on the 2014 Gala link in the left column.
Linda and Harold Gilbert The Going for the Gold Gala was honored to welcome Linda and Harold Gilbert as Golden Grand Gala Hosts. The Gilberts donated the gala sponsorship gift in honor of Glenda Gilbert Hickman M.D., their daughter who passed away on May 14, 2012, after many years of devoted medical care to her patients in pediatrics, internal medicine and Palliative Care. The Linda Shafer Gilbert and Sandra Shafer Oliver Endowed Scholarship Fund in Nursing was established in 2006 by their husbands, Harold Gilbert and Jim Oliver, to honor their wives and their nursing legacy. Their endowment has funded many scholarships in nursing at the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing. This year both Linda Gilbert and Sandra Oliver celebrated their fifty year anniversaries as active practicing nurses and have provided many contributions to the lives of their patients. Currently, Linda is employed at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Sandra is employed at Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. In addition to their personal legacies to the nursing field, both of Linda’s daughters and one of Sandra’s daughters have degrees in the medical profession. Gay Lynne (Kara McIntyre) received her BS in Nursing from Baylor in 1981. Connie Oliver (Connie Chason) received her degree in Nursing from Baylor in 1987. Dr. Glenda Gail Gilbert (Glenda Hickman) received her degree in Computer Science from Baylor in 1985, and her Master’s Degree in Computer Science, and then went on to receive her Medical Doctor’s degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas in 1997.
Tom A. and Suzanne Martin
The Going for the Gold Gala was proud to have Tom and Suzanne Martin as Golden Grand Gala Hosts. Through their generosity, The Megan Elizabeth Martin Endowed Scholarship Fund in Nursing was established in 2014 by the Martins of the Woodlands, Texas in honor of their daughter, Megan Elizabeth Martin. Tom and Suzanne Martin learned of the Louise Herrington School of Nursing through their daughter, Megan, who was drawn to the school as a way to answer God’s calling in her life. Megan knew that she wanted to study nursing since the ninth grade, and attending Baylor only confirmed her passion for the field. Throughout her four years at Baylor, Megan met many friends and faculty who have inspired her. Even before her graduation, which she celebrated in May 2014, Megan has had the opportunity to serve as God’s hands and feet through a Baylor mission trip to Peru, where she was able to work as a team with other students to care for patients and show God’s love. She was also able to use her skills in nursing to bless and encourage patients during her clinical rotation, as part of her nursing courses. The Martins’ youngest daughter, Peyton, will follow in Megan’s footsteps as she graduated this spring from The Woodlands College Park High School with plans to attend college and pursue a degree in Nursing. To prepare for this calling, Peyton has shadowed doctors and nurses at St. Luke’s hospital, leading her to the desire to work in Labor and Delivery once she has achieved her degree. As committed Baylor parents, Tom and Suzanne have served to help further the mission of the LHSON. While they are not alumni, Tom graduated from the University of Oklahoma and Suzanne attended Sam Houston State University, the Martin’s have embraced the LHSON and its mission. Suzanne has been actively involved with the LHSON Baylor Parent’s Network and through her work as a member of the Going for the Gold Gala Task Force. They are both thankful for Baylor and the Louise Herrington School of Nursing, as Suzanne has been able to see a difference in Baylor students and the impact the faculty and school have on their lives. There is a true passion that fills the school and it is their hope that this endowed scholarship fund will provide assistance to deserving students who are enrolled in the Baylor University LHSON.
Grand Gala Host Dr. and Mrs. Harold D. Gilbert In memory of our daughter, Glenda Gilbert Hickman, M.D. and in honor of our daughter, Kara Gilbert McIntyre, and our niece, Connie Oliver Chason, and also honoring the 50 years of continued active hospital nursing employment of Sandra Oliver and Linda Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Tom A. Martin In honor of Megan Elizabeth Martin Golden Benefactor Angela and Brad Bowman Discovery Foundation Golden Patron Mr. D.M. Edwards In memory of Judge Abner V. McCall and in honor of Mary Wilson McCall Kari and Stephen Haywood In memory of Dr. Dwight Ray Haywood and Mr. John Kaye Lonborg Pam and Mike Jones Joseph and Louise Ornelas David and Wanda Stovall Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Wills Golden Sponsor Jenny and Jay Allison American Airlines Gary E. and Susan Key Baker Bob and Brenda Barkley Barnabas Foundation, Inc./Anita Jones Carl and Rita Bonds Don and Ruth Buchholz John and Marie Chiles William K. and Mary Jo Robbins Golden Friend Diane and Joel Allison Amy and Blake Allison Marsha and Danny Bowlin C. Robert and Ellen Byrd Nancy and Dan Chapman Rondy and Jacquelyn Gray In memory of Rondy Bruce Gray and Walter Robert Woolridge II Kenneth and Linda Hall Jim and Nell Hawkins Terri W. Heard Darrell and Susan Keith Dr. Charles and Mary Ku Jeff and Alecia Mallett Alison and Michael Malone & Donald L. Howell Ron and Cheryl Hulse Murff Boone and Peggy Powell Mr. and Mrs. Danny K. Prince Dr. and Mrs. David L. Ring Ken and Alice Starr Lisa Stepp, Ph.D., RN, AOCN & Kathy Tinius, Ed.D. Ben Thieme and Jim Thieme Sandy and Andy Wade Tindel
Richard and Karen Willis Ron and Betty Wilson Bronze Table Host Interstate Batteries McKesson Pharmaceuticals Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Pre-Gala Reception Underwriter Baylor Scott & White Health Gala VIP Reception Underwriter Baylor Scott & White Health Gala Program Underwriter Edgemere Gala Invitation Underwriter John and Marie Chiles Gala Public Relations Underwriter Bank SNB Gala Media Relations Underwriter Steve and Paul Reynolds In honor of Taylor Marie Reynolds Gala Audio/Visual Underwriter Scott and Donna Miller Gala Valet Parking Underwriter Sewell Lexus Dallas Gala Gifts & Décor Underwriter Cindy and Joe Abbate QTI Apparel and Promotions, Inc. Nancy Nollner Withrow Sustaining Sponsor Scott & White Healthcare Weldon Hicks Dr. Carl E. Knight Table Host Baylor Alumni Network Beck Group Children’s Medical Center, Dallas Steve and Joy (Helm) Cobb Shelley and Richard Conroy Curt and Donna Dee Floyd In memory of Dr. John Newkirk Judge and Mrs. Ed Kinkeade & Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Anderson & Mr. and Mrs. Brad Kinkeade In honor of the dedicated labor and delivery nurses and NICU nurses who took special care or Carole Beth Anderson and Boyd Kinkeade Lakin/Lewis The Tradition – Lovers Lane, The Tradition – Prestonwood Wayne Tucker United Surgical Partners International Special Thanks Gayle M. Anderson In honor of Joy Cobb Angry Dog
Mr. John T. Atkinson In honor of Terri Heard Baylor Student Nurses’ Association Dodie Beazley In memory of Dr. H. Liston Beazley Lou Beth Birdwell Peggy Borders In memory of Dave Borders and in honor of John and Marie Chiles Debra and John Burleson In honor of Peggy Borders and in memory of Dave Borders also in honor of John and Marie Chiles Ken and Celia Carlile Jonathan Clemetson Sheila and Gary Cook Bill and Beverly Denny Sherry and Bob Dyess In honor of John and Marie Chiles Marjorie Edwards James and Christine Frary Mr. and Mrs. Bo Gassiot David and Michelle Gershenson In honor of Rachel Gershenson Jim and Judy Haller In honor of Kim Mulkey and 2014 Lady Bears Mary Lou Hamm David and Cindy Harper Dan and Felda Heard Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Howard Interstate Batteries of South Texas Dr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Jackson Wendy and Michael Jenkins Kovar Homes, LLC To underwrite entertainment provided by Holly Tucker Don and Faith Martin Mark and Jennifer McCollum Mr. and Mrs. Robert Murchison Melissa and Jim Neathery Ginger Niven Pattie and Steve Orr Dr. and Mrs. Perkins Russell Pilcher and Betty Pilcher Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Pryor Terry Newkirk In honor of Mallory Ramsey Betsy and Clifton Robinson Bill and Melanie Rogers Jim and Lisa (Smith) Shepelwhich In memory of Helen Shepelwhich Rudy and Margaret Spitzenberger Joyce & Neil Shoop and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Touhey In honor of Maeve Touhey Mildred G. Taylor In memory of Chaplain Robert P. Taylor Bob and Pat Walker Mr. and Mrs. Murray Watson, Jr. In honor of John and Marie Chiles Ron and April Wolf Charles L. Zody
LHSON Participates in National Conference on Undergraduate Research Angela and Brad Bowman Discovery Foundation
Special Thanks to... The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing would like to give a special thanks to Auctioneer Ken Stohner. Ken graduated from Baylor in 1972 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and from Baylor Law School in 1975. Thank you Ken for your assistance! Thank you also to Doug Murray with Murray Media World. Doug’s expertise not only as a producer but as a vital contact, helped make this event possible. Doug graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast communications. Under his leadership, Murray Media has won 19 National Video and Event Production Awards.
During April 2-5 LHSON had six undergraduate students attend and present at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2014 in Lexington, Kentucky. These students submitted abstracts that were reviewed by nursing faculty and some of the few chosen among more than 4,000 applicants around the nation. The NCUR acceptance letter to the students stated their abstracts significantly contributed to the discipline of nursing. Four students presented posters and two students did an oral presentation. • Chelsea Goodman & Abigail Pinto (S2 Traditional). Identification of Student Nurses’ Perceptions of Nursing in Bengaluru India: A Photovoice Study • Alexandra Stengle (Senior FB). The Role of Chewing Gum in Reducing Postoperative Ileus • Julia Roland (Senior FB). Nursing Roles in Predicting Adverse Events in Hospitalized Patients • Rebekah Bhansali (Senior FB). Addressing Needed Changes of Friedman’s Labor Curve in Attempt to Improve Contemporary Maternal and Infant Outcomes in the USA • Shanna Ingram (Senior FB). Violence in the Emergency Room: Causation and Prevention In addition, one student, Rebekah Bhansali, had a surprise visit from the leader of a national website: Evidence Based Birth. The originator of this website is a faculty member at the University of Kentucky where the event was held. She is actually someone who inspired Rebekah’s poster and Rebekah was honored by her attendance for her presentation. Learn more about NCUR 2014 at: http://www.cur. org/ncur_2014/
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New Home on the Horizon for LHSON announce this agreement which proves to be mutually beneficial for Texas Baptists and Baylor University. It is also a blessing to be able to provide much needed space for one of our Baptist institutions as they strive to provide a Christian-based nursing program for our state.” The milestone moment was also applauded by the sentiments of Ken Starr, Baylor President and Chancellor who said, “Today, we honor and celebrate Baylor University’s longstanding and significant relationship with the BGCT in a historic
Photo by John Rutledge/Baptist Standard
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ome sweet home! LHSON is excited about the future opportunity to build a brighter tomorrow with a relocation into a new 100,000 square foot, 4-story, east Dallas office building at 333 N. Washington Avenue. Currently occupied by the Baptist General Convention of Texas, on May 20, 2014, the Executive Board of the BGCT voted to approve to the sale of the building to the Baylor nursing school.
The Baptist Building will greatly enhance the ministry of Baylor’s outstanding nursing program, which is at capacity on its current campus, while strengthening our growing partnership with the Baylor Health Care System.
Prior to the trailblazing news, the Baylor University Board of Regents approved the purchase of the facility at a quarterly meeting on May 16. Strategically located adjacent to Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, the property was built in 1987 and will be purchased for $16 million through a combination of monetary funds and in-kind gifts.
manner that benefits both institutions. We also look forward to expanding and strengthening in a variety of ways Baylor’s on-going relationship with the BGCT. We are deeply grateful to the leadership of the Convention for their continued interest in the mission of Baylor University as we work together for the cause of Christ in our hurting world.”
Accordingly, Dr. David Hardage, Texas Baptists Executive Director remarked, “We are excited to
Stay tuned to www.baylor.edu/nursing for more details about our building campaign.
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Domestic Outreach & Global Nursing Vietnam Nursing Delegation Visits LHSON In early April we welcomed a visiting Vietnam Nursing Delegation. LHSON signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing and Nam Dinh Nursing University in Vietnam to establish a relationship of cooperation in international health education.
LHSON Summer/Fall 2014 Service Project Operation Christmas Child - Staff Sponsored
The LHSON Service Project for Summer/ Fall 2014 is Operation Christmas Child. Each month, we are collecting items needed by our target age group of 10-14 year old boys and girls. Our goal is to fill 100 Operation Christmas Child boxes in November. The collection of items runs from May through November 2014. Collection boxes are located on the first floor in the LHSON foyer and on the 3rd floor. Cash donations are also welcome to help us buy items needed to fill the boxes. Contact De-De Henson for more information at (214) 820-3378 or De_Henson@Baylor.edu.
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Global Endeavors The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing offers students the opportunity to participate in missions. We believe that a career in nursing is one in which a person chooses to make a difference. It’s a decision to serve and do extraordinary good to make the world a better place. Missions opportunities give students an experience that will enrich their lives personally and professionally. Through domestic and international missions work, students can give back to the global community with both their skills in nursing and spiritual heart. Join us in missions as a Baylor nursing student. This special calling will serve others and exemplify the LHSON motto, Learn. Lead. Serve. Nursing Mission Work Cornerstone Ministry and Dallas Life – Dallas Valley of Texas * Peru * Vietnam India* Ethiopia (* Interview required)
Nursing Study Abroad Complementary Therapies and Traditional Chinese Medicine, May-Mester Hong Kong, China Family Nurse Practitioner International Practicum Ethiopia Women’s Health in Great Britain Great Britain
For more information, contact (214) 820-3361 and speak to David Kemerling or Lori Spies.
STUDENT LIFE - NURSING STUDENTS THEN & NOW Sparrow House
“We are fortunate to partner with Sparrow House Counseling. Weekly Pause Sessions led by Sparrow House counselors provide our nursing students with practical tools to help reduce stress and promote relaxation. We are committed to the overall well-being of our students and feel confident this makes a positive difference.”- Dr. Shelley F. Conroy, Dean and Professor, LHSON
Honors Convocation – April 17, 2014 Congratulations extended by Dean Conroy (middle) to Gabrielle Saucedo, Graduating FastBacc (left) and Rachel Liebrum, graduating Senior (right).
LHSON Congratulates our Spring 2014 Graduates!
Awards Pinning & Recognition Ceremony -
Rachel Liebrum, Traditional program, 4.0 Nursing GPA and Shanna Ingram, FastBacc program, 4.0 Nursing Highest Ranking GPA Award Ashlyn McNeely, Traditional program; Shanna Ingram, FastBacc program; Ryan Maxwell, Graduate Studies Program - Dean’s Award Learn. Lead. Serve. Kristi Saxon, “Preventing Recurrent Preterm Birth” - Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate, Most Outstanding Capstone Project
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STUDENT LIFE - NURSING STUDENTS THEN & NOW LHSON congratulates Spring 2014 FastBacc Program Students
During exam week, LHSON students shared words of encouragement with inspiring quotes and drawings of some of the faculty and administration.
LHSON students who were enrolled this summer in the Emergency Nursing elective and Intro to Critical Care Nursing (aka ICU) elective participated in a Dallas County Exercise: Operation Thunderbolt. The event is a citywide disaster drill and LHSON participated as part of Baylor University Medical Center’s response, a Code Yellow Drill.
Class Officers – LHSON 2013-2014 J2: Stephanie Saucedo, President Paige Tatman, Vice President Care Group Leaders: Michael LoSasso, Alanna Aquino, Lola Fatoyinbo, Chris Scott, Lindsey Grigg, Joanna Guhl, Paige Tatman, Austin Kash, Karisa Price, Holli Tiller, Brett Quine, Ariana Rivera Faculty Advisors: Holub and Bruce
S1: Paige Pollard, President Sachiko Martin, Vice President Deepa Matthew, Stewardship 18
Jordan Klein, Briana Garza-Salley, Student Life Kristine Turner, Amanda Muir, Missions and Ministry Faculty Advisors: Tynes and Osteen S2: Ben Rieke, President Erin Holman, Vice President Maggie Smyth, Stewardship Holly Kilsheimer, Julia Denny, Student Life Trent Raff, Chris Plourde, Missions and Ministry Faculty Advisors: Otto and Pesta
FastBacc: Autum Verhoef, President Kathy Reiswig, Vice President Joanna Ku, Stewardship Sandy Trent, Student Life Faculty Advisors: Hultquist
ALUMNI NEWS & CLASS NOTES Class Notes
• Brittany Everson, RN, BSN, CPN, received her FNP • Katherine Garcia, received the American Red Cross, Dallas Area Chapter, Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award 2013 • Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities – (recognized in March) Carey Placke, graduating FastBacc; Martha Sheeder, graduated in December; Hope Hunt, graduating Midwifery student; Adrienne Pitts, graduating Midwifery student
Baby Bears
John and Elyssa Hill, (May 2011 graduate of LHSON FastBacc) proudly welcomed Giada Noelle, born January 27, 2014.
Jason and Alona Fromberg Finch, (LHSON graduate) joyfully welcomed Emerson Leigh Finch, born in October 2013.
Jenny Dunn, graduated from the first LHSON FastBacc class in 2010. Featured in this family photo are Jeff and Jenny with their children Gage, Ella Grace, Oliver, and Mary Frances.
Rachel J. Liebrum, (LHSON graduate) lovingly welcomed Owen Christopher Liebrum, born in June 2014.
Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Grady Cook and Britney Haywood Cook (LHSON 2014 graduate) on their marriage May 23, 2014.
In Memoriam • Susan Colgrove, beloved daughter of Carl Knight • Vivian Flogene Keown Foster, LHSON alum, 1939 Learn. Lead. Serve.
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National Nurses Week Celebrated with Distinction
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ince 1991, National Nurses Week is celebrated annually. Festivities run from May 6, also known as National Recognition Day for Nurses, through May 12th, noted as Florence Nightingale’s birthday, the founder of modern nursing. According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), “National Nurses Week is a time of year to reflect on the important contributions that nurses make to provide safe, high-quality health care. Nurses are known to be patient advocates, acting fearlessly to protect the lives of those under their care. They represent the largest single component of the health care profession, with an estimated population of 3,100,000 registered nurses in the United States.” Nursing for many is simply a vocation, a profession requiring special commitment and preparation. However, Christian nurses are called to care for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of their patients. In the spirit of National Nurses Week, the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) thanked its faculty and staff with a luncheon on Monday, May 5. Special recognition at the luncheon was also given to retiring faculty member Lynda (Lyn) M. Pesta, M.S., Lecturer, LHSON. 20
Also celebrating National Nurses Week, the LHSON Baylor Parents Network held its monthly, 1st Call to Prayer, on Tuesday evening May 6. This is a monthly opportunity for Baylor parents, spouses and friends of LHSON students, to come together to pray for students, faculty and administration. Volunteer chapter liaisons, Kari and Stephen Haywood, received a Certificate of Recognition from Judy Maggard, Director, Baylor Parents Network, for their faithful and outstanding service to LHSON’s chapter of the Baylor Parents Network. The ANA reports, “nurses are leading in the delivery of quality care in a transformed health care system that improves patient outcomes and safety. When nurse staffing levels increase, the risk of patient complications and length of hospital stays decrease, resulting in cost savings. Plus, nurses are experienced researchers, and their work encompasses a wide scope of scientific inquiry including clinical research, health systems and outcomes research, and nursing education research.”
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Stay connected 24/7 Keep up with the latest news from the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing. WEBSITE www.baylor.edu/nursing The LHSON website is a one-stop resource for information on academic departments and programs, scholarship opportunities, contact information and more.
Class Note Let your fellow Bears know about the milestones in your life - weddings, births, promotions, retirements, honors and awards. Keep us informed by submitting your updates to feature in Learn. Lead. Serve. Fill out this form and mail it to: Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Attention: Alumni Relations, 3700 Worth Street, Dallas, Texas 75246. You can also email your class note to LHSONalumni@Baylor.edu First Name: Maiden Name: (If Applicable) Last Name: Address:
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2014 Alumni Reunion a Success On March 22nd, alumni from the classes of 1940 to the newest class of 2013 gathered in celebration of their shared nursing education from the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing. The day began with the Etta Gamma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International hosting a brunch. Members gave presentations of their recent projects over good food and lively fellowship. A Continuing Education class was taught by Vivian Gamblian on Global Missions and Cheryl Riley on the subject of post-partum cord blood. Following the class, alums toured Baylor University Medical Center and the Sammons Center. The group reminisced about the times spent at BUMC as a student of the nursing school and enjoyed the opportunity to see the recent advancements and additions such as the Sammons Cancer Center and T. Boone Pickens Cancer Hospital. At lunch, over 100 alumni, family, and friends gathered at the Baptist Building to honor the class of 1964 who received their 50th anniversary certificates. Dr. Linda Plank and Dr. Barbara Camume gave an informative presentation about Advanced Practice Nurse updates. Going for the Gold Gala tickets were among some of the many door prizes handed out. Dr. Shelley Conroy also presented the 2014 Alumni Awards to many distinguished winners. This reunion provided unequaled fellowship with fellow Baylor alums and gave abiding support to Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing.
Classes Recognized: 1964, 1974 & 1984:
Award Recipients Mary Jo Anderson 1964 and Jeanie Zelanko 1982 - Distinguished Alum Award Carla Morrow 2010 - Distinguished Recent Graduate Award Ellen Byrd 1964 - Friend of Nursing Award The LHSON class of 1964: (Pictured to the left) Row 1: Mimi Lineberger, Jane Dissly, Mary Ann Fitzgerald, Gloria Culpepper, Sonnie Wells, and Martha Jo Anderson Row 2: Nickey McCasland, Kay Harless, Martha Maley, Judy Dupuy, Suzie Trimble, Dottie Wilson, and Ellen Byrd Absentee: Elizabeth Bliss, Anne Mansur, and Carey Ann Smith
Spouses joined the Class of 1964 at Dallas Baptist University: (Pictured to the right) Row 1: Judy Dupuy, Jane Dissly, Kay Harless, Ellen Byrd, Sonnie Wells, Suzie Trimble, Gloria Culpepper and Martha Jo Anderson. Row 2: Dr. Shelley Conroy, Jim Harless, Ben Culpepper, Nickey McCasland, Bob Dupuy, Dottie Wells, Mary Anne Fitzgerald, and Rich Conroy. 22
Class of 1984 (30th year): Row 1: Julie Kite, Cindy Harvey, Sharon Anderson. Row 2: Suzanne Kohl, Laura Miller, Sherilyn Pharr. Not pictured: Cyndi Passmore
Class of 1974 (40th year): Barbara Baines Brady, Phoebe Walker, Diane Rubac
Ellen Byrd BSN 1964 Friend of Nursing Award
Martha Jo Anderson BSN 1964, Nurse Practitioner Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Eugenia “Jeanie� Hammett-Zelanko, BSN 1982, Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Carla Morrow 2010 Distinguished Recent Graduate Award
(Left to right): Roselyn Okorie, Katherine Walker, Judy Sabash, Lacy Stone, Rachel Liebrum
Kat Walker with alum Mildred Ikemoto from California.
Elois Folks, BSN 1940 was our oldest graduate that attended with her daughter, Cynthia Folks Sperry, BA 1968
Luncheon and classroom presentation for Global Missions seminar presented by Vivian Gamblian and Cheryl Riley.
Valerie Trousdale and Missie Neathery.
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Dean’s Board The LHSON Dean’s Board met in June for a special summer meeting. We are so appreciative for their leadership and support.
Baylor University Medical Center Women’s Auxiliary This group of ladies generously and lovingly prepared and delivered over 70 Valentine’s Day cookie bags in February to LHSON J1 students.
Baylor University Women’s Council of Dallas Special thanks to the Baylor University Women’s Council of Dallas for hosting a beautiful brunch on May 13 in the Anita and Dale Jones Foyer to honor the spring 2014 graduating class of LHSON.
Baylor Parents Network – LHSON chapter The LHSON chapter of the Baylor Parents Network meets on the first Tuesday evening of the month for 1st Call to Prayer. This is a great time to pray and encourage each other as members of the Baylor family. A Certificate of Appreciation was also presented in May by Judy Maggard, Director, Baylor Parents Network, to Kari and Stephen Haywood for their faithful and outstanding service to the LHSON Baylor Parents Network.
Baylor Student Nurses Association Giving back to the community, 10 nursing students and faculty from LHSON’s team, “Baylor Student Nurses Association (BSNA)”, volunteered to walk and donate to the annual March of Dimes “March for Babies”. The event was held at White Rock Lake in Dallas on Saturday, April 12. The team raised $530!
Baylor School of Nursing Blood Drive Each year LHSON hosts multiple blood drives with the help of the American Red Cross. So far this year LHSON hosted blood drives in March and in July and invited the community to take part in the event. To learn more about why giving blood is so important, please visit www.redcrossblood.org/learn-about-blood. 24
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LHSON Students Minister at The Well By Melissa Neathery MSN, RN, CNE, Senior Lecturer
Yeah, the Baylor nursing students are here!” exclaims a member of The Well Community as nursing students enter Dallas’ Cliff Temple Baptist Church.
Members and staff from The Well welcome the LHSON students with smiles and handshakes as the aspiring nurses are introduced to a unique and innovative mental health treatment program.
Started by Baylor alumni Joel Pulis and Josh Pulis in 2002, The Well Community is a faith-based community outreach program focused on serving those with mental illness. Offering worship services, lunch, educational classes, 12-step groups, prayer meetings, Bible studies, social outings, vocational guidance, and residential programming, The Well is the only known ministry of its kind in the United States. Through this programming, The Well aims to foster a community where those struggling with mental illness can feel acceptance and a sense of belonging. During the second semester of their junior years, Baylor nursing students spend seven weeks in a clinical course focused on mental health nursing. Since a majority of students’ clinical experiences occurs in inpatient psychiatric facilities, The Well allows students to observe and interact with people on an outpatient basis and thus better understand the continuum of care of mental health treatment. While at The Well, students participate in corporate worship, teach a psycho-educational class, check vital signs, serve lunch, join in program activities, and spend time getting to know The Well members.
The students’ main clinical course objective is to focus on spiritual needs of those struggling with mental illness, and The Well provides an excellent opportunity for students to understand the interrelationship between physical, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects of people’s lives. Student Lydia Toavs states, “Many of the members told me how much meaning, purpose, and hope The Well has given them. It’s not just a place where they can get a free lunch; it’s a place where their souls can receive desperately needed nourishment.” Speaking to the relationship between Baylor LHSON and The Well, Josh Pulis, Program Director of The Well states, “The partnership between the Baylor School of Nursing and the Well Community has been a tremendous success. For several years, this relationship has resulted in a positive impact in the lives of The Well members and the students. The Well is grateful for partners like The Louise Herrington School of the Baylor Nursing continues to provide School of opportunities for students to Nursing!” develop holistic nursing skills, which will in turn prepare them to serve the needs of society as servants of Christ. For more information about The Well Community visit wellcommunity.org
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LHSON – In the News White Coat Ceremony – Fall 2014
LHSON is pleased to announce that it was selected by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing to participate in a White Coat Ceremony. LHSON is honored to be among only 100 schools of nursing chosen nationwide to receive funding support to pilot White Coat Ceremonies. Launching this ground-breaking initiative focused on promoting compassionate care, LHSON hosted its first White Coat Ceremony on September 8, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. On this special day, 102 LHSON students gathered in Beasley Auditorium at Baylor University Medical Center, with guest speaker Jane Hall, National Director, Nurses Christian Fellowship.
Pre-Gala Event - November 3, 2014 Stay Tuned for More Details!
Mark Your Calendar!
Homecoming-Saturday, November 1, 2014 (Waco) Come support our nursing students in the Homecoming Parade and visit the School of Nursing tent. We will give out refreshments, stickers and other goodies. We welcome students, faculty, donors, friends of LHSON and our nursing alumni.
Why All the Fuss About Improving the Patient Experience?
Read the article published on June 10, 2014 from NurseZone. It was written by Debra Wood, RN, that also includes feedback from Dr. Linda Plank, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at LHSON. Visit www.baylor.edu/nursing and click on the article listed under “In the News”. 26
CAMPUS BULLETIN - FROM DALLAS TO WACO Baylor’s Accelerated Nursing Program in Dallas Equips Students, Addresses Workforce Shortage
Check out the article on May 7, 2014 through Baylor Media Communications, written by Eric Eckert. It’s also listed under “In the News” on www.baylor.edu/nursing
Baylor Research Magazine – Highlights LHSON
The latest 2014 issue of Baylor Research Magazine included Dean Conroy’s article on page 16 titled, “Research in the LHSON Upholds the University’s Rich Spiritual Tradition by Developing Better Ways to Care for the Afflicted.”
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Top Nursing Grad Schools
Check out the article on May 2, 2014 from U.S. News & World Report. The article highlights the rankings of Graduate nursing programs and includes LHSON among others. Visit www.baylor. edu/nursing and click on the article listed under “In the News”.
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Diadeloso (The Day of the Bear) is celebrated at Baylor University in Waco as an annual spring holiday for students. It began in 1932 when it was originally called All University Day, then it became Physical Fitness Day and was later termed May Day. In 1966 it officially became, Diadeloso and the tradition continues.
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Event Calendar August 25 August 25 SAVE August 27 THE DATES! September 1 September 12 September 18 September 19-20 September 27 October 5-11 October 17 October 30 - November 1 November 26-28 December 8 December 11-16 December 19 December 20 December 24 – January 1 January 12 January 19
First Day of Classes, Fall Semester LHSON Convocation, Dallas Traditional Open House Labor Day – University Holiday Fall Dia del Agua Student Event North Texas Giving Day Family Weekend, Waco Fall Premiere – Waco Midwifery Week Fall Break BU Homecoming: Visit our LHSON tent! Thanksgiving Holidays Last Day of Classes Final Examinations Pinning and Recognition Ceremony Winter Commencement, Waco Christmas Break – University Holiday First Day of Classes – Spring Semester Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – University Holiday
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