Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions
Caring Notes Vol. 3 Issue 1 • Spring 2015
Inside This Issue
Letter From the Dean Dear Friends,
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Students Volunteer Using Anatomage Table at the Witte Museum
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Promoting Global Nursing Education Excellence
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Dr. Pines Continues Her Next Chapter After 14 Years at UIW Nursing Students Discussed Impactful Issues With Legislators Our Definition of Nuclear Medicine Announcements
Mention San Antonio and the word “Fiesta” quickly comes to mind. Mention the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) and its core values are quickly recounted. These connections have many UIW faculty and staff using the word “Fiesta” as an overall acronym (except for the ‘a’) for the UIW’s values. The word “Fiesta” provides a framework that connects UIW values with Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions (IFM SNHP) goals and activities. Faith, as an understanding of the holistic person and respect in all interactions, is a fundamental value in exchanges between faculty and students, faculty and staff, and faculty to faculty. As faculty members role model civility, they are assisting students to understand the impact of civility and to more fully understand that civility has an impact on patient/client safety. Innovation, as creative methods that address spiritual and economic needs, is evident in the work of the faculty in exploration of avenues to promote student success. Three faculty-lead IFM SNHP Taskforces are identifying effective strategies to increase graduation rates. The newly approved community health education degree provides students with an additional avenue into the health care field for undergraduate students. Education, as a strategy directed at development of concerned and enlightened citizens, is the central mission of the IFM SNHP. Faculty and students work together to develop and use leadership skills within clinical and
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Service, as a context for social justice, global perspective, and community service, is visible in the activities of students and faculty. Social justice is a value overarching service work of our Student Nurses Association and the community service activities common in many Human Performance Division courses. A global perspective is addressed within classes and shown through faculty led trips to China and India.
internship experiences and student associations. Key to the efforts of faculty is a focus on enlightened leadership and advocacy for patients/clients.
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Rehabilitation Science students in the functional anatomy course took on a unique experience this semester. UIW partnered with the Witte Museum to provide a service-learning opportunity in which students volunteered as docents (guide) on the Anatomage table in the H-E-B Body Adventure exhibit. “This was great exposure to teaching kids for the first time,” Nicole Garstecki, UIW volunteer and functional anatomy student, said. The table is a touch interactive display system with three-dimensional renderings of digital imaging scans of the human body. Jennifer Ramirez, also a UIW volunteer and functional anatomy student thought the whole building (H-E-B Body Adventure) was a great educational tool. Several major medical schools are switching to implementing use of this table in place of cadavers so providing access to our undergraduate students has
Truth, as a partnership to explore spiritual and physical world views, requires students and faculty to support each other as they develop, explore, and analyze new knowledge in increasingly complex and evolving health and education systems.
created an exciting semester. “The Anatomy table reiterates what I have learned. It’s like a study guide on your off time!,” said Brenna Benavidez, another UIW functional anatomy student. In their current role, students engage with children and adults from all walks of life to demonstrate with real images what the body looks like on the inside. “This helped me improve my communication skills. In my future profession I have to be able to speak with all the different demographics,” Matt MoragoTercero, UIW volunteer, said. The opportunity in turn provides an exceptional learning tool for students.
Faculty and students interact to discover new knowledge, promote evidence-based services, and to assist clients and providers explore ethical aspects of interventions. Authenticity, as unspoken, is the striving of IFM SNHP students, faculty, and staff to genuinely reflect UIW core values as they learn, practice, and serve. Please enjoy this edition of Caring Notes and its reflections of “our” school’s authenticity efforts.
Dean, PhD, APHN-BC, RN-BC,ANEF
Students Volunteer Using Anatomage Table at the Witte Museum By Dr. Reid Fisher, Athletic Training Assistant Professor
Dr. Reid Fisher from athletic training, Dr. Jessica Ibarra from biology, and Dr. Debora Kalisksi from the school of physical therapy will soon begin research assessing the empathic impact that interacting with the general population on medical topics has on future healthcare professionals. UIW Rehabilitation Science student, Jessica Sizer, keeps visitors engaged with the Anatomage table, at the Witte Museum.
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Photo by 1St . Sgt. Class Nicholas Salcido
Dr. Michael Moon, critical care nursing professor at UIW, explains to Brig. Gen. Hana’a Mahmoud Abdelwahed, director of the Egyptian Military Nursing Training Academy, and her translator Samir Kaibni, Intensive Care Unit protocols during a visit to the San Antonio Methodist Hospital.
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Brig. Gen. Hana’a Mahmoud Mohamed. he Ila Faye Miller School of
Nursing and Health Professions at UIW hosted a delegation from the Egyptian Military Nursing Training Academy on March 25 and 26, 2015. The delegation was headed by Brig. Gen. Hana’a Mahmoud Mohamed, who has been tasked with developing strategies to redesign the curriculum for nurse training for the Egyptian military. “The interaction with Egyptian nursing leader and the Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing demonstrates and actualizes the international nursing goals of high quality health care, progressive nursing education, evidencebased global health policies, and collaboration among international nurses,” Dr. Mary Hoke, Dean of the Ila Faye Miller School of nursing and Health professions, said. The delegation observed classroom instruction conducted by Dr. Cindy Purcell and Dr. Cindy Morin. Nursing faculty representing all nursing specialties discussed their education experiences with
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Brig. Gen. Hana’a and her entourage of army officers and nurses spent eight days on a factfinding mission to the United States and visited Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina, San Antonio Medical Center and the Center for the Intrepid at Fort Sam Houston in addition to the Methodist Hospital where UIW nursing students conducted clinical assessments throughout the hospital. They were accompanied by senior ranking officers from U.S. Army Central and headed by Col. Sharon Cole. Nursing faculty had the opportunity to provide the general with a tour of Methodist Hospital, a Level III trauma center and internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. They were able to share with the general how nursing is practiced in the United States. “It was impressive to see how many things we had in common and how many things differed in our practice,” Dr. Moon said.
Promoting Global Nursing Education Excellence
By Michael McGee, Army ROTC Operations Officer
that she was gratified by the welcome shown to her by the faculty and students. She gained a great deal of knowledge concerning nursing education in the United States that will contribute greatly to the improvement of nursing education in her home nation of Egypt. It was an excellent opportunity for the SNHP to showcase its teaching excellence on an international stage. The visit highlighted nursing as a worldwide profession. It also afforded UIW the opportunity for future dialogue and possible opportunities for collaboration.
Brig. Gen. Hana’a acknowledged
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SN & HP Mourns Brad Robinson’s Sudden Loss By Dr. Dannielle Gunter, Assistant Professor of Nursing
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Health Professions is mourning the loss of Mr. William Bradley “Brad” Robinson. Brad was a faculty member and former director of the Athletic Training Department. He was a well-known and beloved member of the faculty, a colleague and friend to many both inside the school and throughout the university community. He died due to complications from cancer on March 15, 2015 and his passing is both a professional and personal loss to his colleagues, friends, and family. Brad was born in Austin, Texas on April 26, 1972 and found his calling as an athletic trainer while attending Leander High School. After finishing his degrees at Texas State University, West Texas A & M University, and U.T. Permian Basin he began working as an athletic trainer at the collegiate level. Brad was the Head Athletic Trainer at St. Edward’s University and instructor at Illinois State University. He joined the University of the Incarnate Word faculty and athletic training department in 2004. He further developed the professional athletic training program along with his close friend and colleague, Dr. Shandra Esparza. Together they secured a national accreditation of this program for UIW through the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education in 2009. Under his leadership, the Rehabilitative Science major was also developed and implemented. To date, there have been over a 100 graduates under his tenure. Throughout his time at UIW, he had a close relationship with his
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students, and looked to guide each of them to reach their goals. Many of them considered him a mentor and friend. The same could be said of athletes and staff of the UIW Athletic Department. Brad could often be found visiting the athletic venues around campus and was an avid supporter of all cardinal athletes. Hanging around and showing his support was his way of showing his love for every student. Brad was also an avid University of Texas Longhorn fan and attended basketball and football games at Texas Memorial Stadium and the Frank Erwin Special Events Center in Austin, Texas. As a member of the UIW faculty he also served as a leader within the university. For many years he led the university undergraduate curriculum committee and while serving as its chair became a vital part of the faculty senate. This position also allowed him the opportunity to help on the University Planning Commission (UPC). “Brad was a valued member of the University of the Incarnate Word community for 10 years and a vital contributor to our shared governance structure,” Dr. Ramona Parker, faculty senate president, said. He enjoyed the collegiality and relationships he built with his peers through collaborating on these committees. He felt there was a world of value when building a positive future for the university. On a more personal level Brad was an integral part of his family. He was very close to his parents, Johnnie and Carol Robinson of Austin, Texas and also continued a relationship with his cousins that
was nothing short of special. He loved their children as his own. He was an avid countrywestern dancer and loved to spin his partners around while they danced the night away. Many of his dance companions said he would spin until they were too dizzy to see straight! He had a rich sense of humor and often played friendly jokes on his buddies. He enjoyed trying out new food establishments throughout San Antonio and nothing made him happier than to share a casual meal somewhere new with his friends or family. It’s not hard to believe that Brad was a wonderful and loyal friend. He loved so many people here at UIW and that love was returned easily. His circle of friends and his family miss him dearly.
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Dr. Pines Continues Her Next Chapter After 14 Years at UIW By Dr. Ramona Parker, Associate Professor of Nursing
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PMHCNS, BC, graduated with a BS in nursing from UTHSCSA in 1981, an MS in nursing from IW in 1992, a PhD in Health Psychology from Capella University in 2002, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Wilkes University in 2013. She holds both State and National Advanced Practice Nursing certifications in psychiatric nursing. Upon leaving the Army Nurse Corps in 1994, she began teaching in the UIW school of nursing as lecturer and advanced to tenured full professor. She teaches across the curriculum. Dr. Pines has led research teams in the school of nursing leading to publications in prestigious journals, and other successful initiatives in the Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing. Dr. Pines has received numerous faculty, student, and civic awards including Sigma Theta Tau/TNA Nurse Image Maker; Nightingale Nurse Image Maker; Jewel with a Purpose (Community HIV Advocacy); Dr. Martin Luther Peace and Justice; Mother Columkille Colbert UIW Faculty Service award; San Antonio
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Nursing Excellence award; Who’s Who Among Teachers (5 times), and other civic awards. While teaching, she has managed to maintain her clinical practice in mental health and HIV care. She serves as assistant coordinator of Emergency services in her church; chair, Membership Committee, District 8, Texas Nurses Association, and other civic organizations. Dr. Pines states that her fondest memories at the university “… {are} teaching students. Upon students receiving their diplomas at graduation, it brings me great joy and fulfillment to bear witness to their success.” As a colleague, she strove to do no less than her best. She is a hardworking individual and has served as a mentor to many students, faculty and the community in the city of San Antonio and across the nation. Her dedication and service to the department of nursing, the University of the Incarnate Word and her colleagues will be missed. She has left a lasting legacy that goes unparalleled.
“Eula is the warmth of nursing. She encourages those who think of giving up to go on and finds positives in every murky situation.” Dr. Jean Dols, associate professor of nursing, said. Caring Notes :: Spring 2015
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Nursing Students Discussed Impactful Issues with Legislators
By Dr. Monica Ramirez, Assistant Professor of Nursing Last semester UIW nursing students discussed issues with legislators during the TNA day held March 25 at the Texas capitol. (From left to right) Candice Green-Ruiz, Erika Zeitz, Elizabeth Cavazos, Rep. Susan King, Jennifer Singel and Dr. Monica N. Ramirez, assistant professor of nursing.
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he vision of the Ila Faye Miller
School of Nursing includes providing student centered education and the development of leadership in nursing. Fifth semester nursing students participated on March 24 in the Texas Nurse Association (TNA) 2015 Nurse Day at the Capitol in Austin, to meet and inform legislators of significant issues important to the nursing profession in an effort to positively impact the health of Texans. “Visits to the Texas State Capital supports student understanding of the governmental process,” said Dr. Mary Hoke, dean of SNHP at UIW. “Visits with state legislators provides nursing students with the opportunities to develop skills essential to their professional responsibility to serve as a health advocate for patient populations that include patients, families, and communities.” The prior evening, the students were oriented to the
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next day’s schedule for meeting with the legislators, participated on a forum of current nursing issues, and had a panel discussion with state representatives, Donna Howard (D-Austin); Susan King (RAbilene) and Stephanie Klick (RFort Worth). During the panel discussion, the state representatives showed a special interest in the TNA visitors because they are also registered nurses. They described how they entered politics and conveyed the strength that nurses have in impacting the state’s health status through active participation in the process of law making. “It was interesting to hear about important topics in nursing that are being addressed, and was amazing to be able to experience what it is to promote "nursing" to legislators and to see that many of them truly believe in nurses,” Candice GreenRuiz, nursing student at UIW, said.
The students’ ability and ease of speaking with the legislators is a culmination of their personal life experiences with the education they have received at UIW. “Being a part of Nurse Day at the Capitol empowered me. I truly felt a part of the decision making process used to make laws that impact nursing,” Erika Zeitz, nursing student at UIW, said.
As these students prepare to graduate and enter practice as professional nurses, this opportunity was especially significant for them.
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Four Generations of Nurses By Jennifer N. Singel, BSN Graduate Spring 2015
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did you decide to become a nurse?” and I explain that it was not just one reason or another, but a combination of my faith, a calling to care for those who were sick or injured, and… in some ways, “it was in my genes.” This May I will be graduating from the University of the Incarnate Word, and will become the fourth-generation nurse in my family. “It wasn’t that I chose nursing, it chose me!” My greatgrandmother, Loretta Rishorgraduated with a degree in nursing from Grace New Haven-Yale in 1929, and served as 1st Lieutenant in the US Army Nurse Corps, during World War II in the South Pacific. Both of my grandmothers were nurses: Shirley Pisarek PhD, RN, began her nursing with a diploma from St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing, Rochester, NY 1953.
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Juliva Singel, PhD, RN, began her nursing with a diploma from Bellevue Hospital School of Nursing, New York City, 1945. My mother, Laurie Singel MSN, RN, BC, graduated with her BSN from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 1983; she also served as Captain, US Air Force Nurse Corps. (She is finishing her Ph.D. in education). Although I have always loved science, I was drawn to nursing because we take knowledge from chemistry, anatomy & physiology, biology, and mathematics and weave it into the nursing actions we do for our patients. The profession of nursing is not a collection of stiff, analytical procedures, but compassionate bedside care, that takes into account the real person in that bed. Nursing is not just about administering IVs, medications, or performing procedures, but understanding the time we spend with patients, talking with them, helping them face their fears, sharing their joys, or comforting them when they are in a crisis, is just as important.
I see my nursing care as an extension of my Catholic faith, using my hands to do His work in helping others. “Our talents are God’s gift to us, what we do with them is our gift back to Him.” As nursing students, we care for many different types of patients, but one particular clinical experience crystallized the essence of a UIW nursing graduate: As part of our health promotion/community nursing clinical we were given the opportunity to learn what it means to be a true servant when we provided diabetic foot care to homeless people at the shelter. At that moment, it reminded me of the love and humility of Jesus, bending down to wash his disciples’ feet. That is the kind of nurse I want to be! This is why UIW was my first choice over other universities; because the foundation of our work as UIW graduates is to continue the Mission of the original Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. Rewarding experiences like that are what makes me, as a UIW graduate, a better person and better nurse, ready to serve others. While I say that “nursing chose me”, I chose UIW.
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love for education and the process of teaching motivated Ariel Kruger, M.D. at STRG, to become the new medical advisor in the nuclear medicine program at UIW. “At a point in your life you have an opportunity to start with a clean slate. Everyone is equal-strive to be the best and build a solid foundation moving forward. In order to practice nuclear medicine you need to continuously evolve and learn, building to your foundation. This will allow you to
get to the top of your career,” Ariel Kruger, M.D. radiologist, said. Dr. Ariel Y. Kruger graduated from the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 2002. He works for South Texas Radiology Group and specializes in diagnostic radiology. Dr. Kruger is affiliated with St. Luke Patients Medical Center, Methodist Hospital, Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, Nix Medical Center, Southwest General Hospital and St Luke’s Baptist Hospital. His interest during his witnessing imaging introduced
in radiology was born medical school years the advances and techniques being in the field. “It is an
Nuclear Medicine Welcomes New Medical Advisor By Erlinda Rodriguez, Clinical Instructor of Nuclear Medicine
evolving field with new imaging equipment, advances in PET/CT, and SPECT/CT opening the door to fusion of exams,” Kruger said.
Our Definition of Nuclear Medicine By (Left to Right, back row) Johnathan Morales, Sebastian Ramirez, Maram Alqurashi, Jonathan Ross, Christopher Franklin and Ryan Black. (Left to Right, front row) Christina House, Adrianna Ramos, Delinda Moore, and Sarah Flores
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uclear medicine is a subject
that is often unclear when people hear about it. As nuclear medicine technologists, we perform diagnostic imaging using radioactive pharmaceuticals. We are able to obtain images of the body functioning, which enables the patient to have a better prognosis. Coming into this major we were unsure and cautious of what to expect; approaching our second year, we are now certain about our choice. The Ila Faye School of Nursing and Health Professions of the University of the Incarnate
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Word has granted us the privilege to be involved with a unique and intricate community within the health field. Through this program we’ve been blessed with the chance to interact closely with mentors and our professors, who offer sound advice while encouraging students to reach new academic heights. Being in such a well-established program in San Antonio we are able to work alongside those whom have already participated in this program in efforts of gaining valuable knowledge applicable to our courses. Networking as a small community, we make standing connections, lasting the rest of our careers. By going through different clinical sites we are capable of
learning the skills necessary to be successful. Our mentors provide us with insight on realistic situations that we wouldn’t normally encounter in a classroom setting. The patients going through these clinics are often regular clients. Being so close with these patients allow us to build relationships with them that strengthens our community. When someone asks what we do, we are proud to say that we are part of the University of the Incarnate Word community learning to practice nuclear medicine. This program has provided us with the resources in order to be successful in our academic and professional careers.
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Word’s Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing is pleased to announce the formation and sponsorship of the South Texas Chapter of the American Nursing Informatics Association. The South Texas Chapter encompasses the major cities of San Antonio, Austin, and Corpus Christi, as well as their surrounding counties. A Charter Meeting of the South Texas Chapter of ANIA was held on March 19, 2015. This South Texas Chapter will provide opportunities for Nursing Informatics continuing education, professional activities, communication, and research locally. The ANIA has been active as a non-profit nursing specialty organization since 1982 and provides a forum for enrichment
and strengthening of nurses in the field of informatics. Nursing Informatics professionals represent a wide spectrum of nurses who have a specialty practice that is essential to the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care. They integrate nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing and informatics practice. Their ability to optimize information management and communication improves the health of populations, communities, families, and individuals. (ANA, 2008) Officers of the new chapter include President Dr. Jean Dols, Associate Professor UIW; Vice President Dr. Danielle Gunter, Assistant Professor UIW; Secretary/Treasurer Mrs. Heather Litwhiler, Instructor UIW; and Director of Marketing/Web Maria
ANIA Comes to UIW
By Dr. Jean Dols, Associate Professor of Nursing
Faison, Program Manager/Informatics Nurse Specialist AFMS Office of Research & Technology Application JBSA Lackland AFB. Participating as one of the first Charter Members of South Texas Chapter of ANIA is Lee Ann Waltz, Instructor UIW. If interested you can contact Heather Litwhiler at litwhile@uiwtx.edu or Dr. Jean Dols at dols@uiwtx.edu
Announcements SN & HP New Faculty
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r. Karen Weis, professor and Lillian Dunlap Chair,
ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions, received her bachelor’s in nursing science in 1986 from Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. Upon graduation, she accepted a commission in the United States Air Force, where she held positions as a Clinical Nurse, Labor and Delivery; Nurse Manager and Flight Commander of various Birthing Centers and was the Deputy Squadron Commander for the Maternal Child Squadron. She was a flight nurse and the Officer in Charge of Aircrew Training at the second and later 86 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons, Rhein Main and then Ramstein AB Germany. She has deployed in support of Operations DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM, NORTHERN WATCH, PROVIDE COMFORT, and ENDURING FREEDOM. Dr. Weis received a Master’s Degree in
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high-risk/critical care obstetrical nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was the dean of the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine and the dean of the Military Education and Training Center in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Weis’ focused research efforts within the area of maternal adaptation and birth outcomes as well as family cohesion and adaptability have led to seminal findings for pregnancy-specific anxiety to low birth weight as well as preterm gestation. Additionally, Dr. Weis has linked pregnancy complications to chaotic family relationships. These findings led to the development of the Mentors Offering Maternal Support (M.O.M.S.tm) program for which she received TriService Nursing Research Funding. She has received over $1million in federal research funding and recently coauthored the third edition of “Psychosocial Adaptation to Pregnancy” with Dr. Regina Lederman. Dr. Weis is a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.
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Faculty: Promotions & Accomplishments ne r Wi n
Promoted to Full Professor
2015 Provost Teaching Award Recipients
Dr. Gregory Soukup (Kinesiology)
Dr. Reid Fisher (Athletic Training & Rehabilitation Science) Promoted to Associate Professor Dr. Diana Beckman-Mendez was the co-author of a manuscript entitled: One Thousand Words: Evaluating an Interdisciplinary Art Education Program. The coauthor was Dr. Craig Klugman, Ph.D. from DePaul University. We published this manuscript in the April 2015 Issue of the Journal of Nursing Education, Vol. 54, No. 4, 2015. Dr. Julie Nadeau had two textbook chapters published: • Nadeau, J. W. (2016). The Postpartum Family: Needs and Care. In Davidson, London & Ladewig (Eds.), Olds' Maternal Newborn Nursing & Women's Health Across the Lifespan. • Nadeau, J. W. (2016). Homecare of the Postpartum Family. In Davidson, London & Ladewig (Eds.), Olds' Maternal Newborn Nursing & Women's Health Across the Lifespan. Dr. Ramona A. Parker was selected as the new Medical School Assistant Dean for medical and interprofessional education, starting Aug. 1, 2015. She was nominated in 2014 and recently inducted into the Nursing Academy of the National Academies of Practice as a Scholar Fellow. Dr. Ramona A. Parker is an invited speaker at the 100 anniversary of the School of Nursing at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo Leon in Monterrey, Mexico. The national congress will take place on Oct. 15 and 16, 2015 where she will facilitate a workshop on the use of simulation in health care education.
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Dr. Irene Gilliland (Nursing)
Promoted to Associate Professor Dr. Julie Nadeau (Nursing)
Dr. Karen Weis presented, as part of a panel presentation, at the Society of Behavioral Medicine, 36th Annual Meeting, April 22-25. The title of their presentation was “Preterm birth and anxiety in high and low risk women: Determining prenatal anxiety measures and interventions.” Dr. Regina Lederman and Dr. Cynthia Roberts-Gray were the other panel members. She also presented the Luncheon Plenary session at the Dr. Linda Corson Jones Scholarship Day, “Progressing Scholarship in Practice, Education, Research and Service,” sponsored by the Epsilon Nu chapter of Sigma Theta Tau affiliated with the Louisiana State University Health Science Center School of Nursing, March 27. Her presentation was entitled, “Building a theory-based intervention: A program of research for improving birth outcomes, Mentors Offering Maternal Support (M.O.M.S.tm).
The Psychiatric/Mental Health concentration in the BSN-DNP track was approved in Spring 2015. The first cohort of students will be admitted in Jan. 2016. Click the following link to apply: http://www.nursingcas.org
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Students Accomplishments: Honors and Awards Recipients 2015 Nuclear Medicine Science/Technology
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Sister Fitzpatrick Award for Academic Achievement
Sister Charles Marie Frank Leadership Award
The Nuclear Medicine Science program was founded by Sister Antoinetta Fitzpatrick, CCVI (dec) in 1977. She created the program rich in physics, chemistry, biology, and math, a legacy that has continued to this day. Sister Fitzpatrick used to say, We graduate Nuclear Scientists that choose to be Nuclear Medicine Technologists, among other available vocations. Students receiving the Sister Fitzpatrick Award exemplify the academic excellence she envisioned of Nuclear Medicine students.
This person is nominated and selected by nursing faculty to honor Sister Charles Marie Frank, CCVI (dec), one of the first directors of the nursing program and a renowned international leader in nursing. The criteria include: member of the Student Nurses Association, Dean’s Advisory Council, or other campus organization; member of a professional organizations; exemplifies leadership qualities and demonstrates service commitment.
Emily Wortham (BSN), Zahra Garza (RN-BSN), Marilou Albances (CNL), Karen Dombkowski (CNS), Nora Martinez (DNP) BG Lillian Dunlap Award for Leadership & Clinical Excellence
Maram M. Alqurashi, Ryan Black, Sarah K. Flores, Meagan Lumbra, Johnathan D. Morales, Linda Phung, Mariah D. Santa Cruz, Adrian Zapata Peer Award for Clinical Excellence (PACE) Students elect one of their peers for this award. This person is chosen as the student that other students prefer to be their athletic trainer, nuclear medicine technologist, or nurse, if they or a family member were ill and in need of care.
Senior Students Linda Tram Phung, Justin Volkman Junior Students Maram M. Alqurashi, Delinda Moore, Sebastian F. Ramirez Kinesiology Outstanding Kinesiology Undergraduate Students Stephen Howard, John Martinez, Jonathan Warren Outstanding Kinesiology Graduate Student Melanie Padilla
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Brigadier General Lillian Dunlap (dec), the first graduate of Incarnate Word to achieve the rank of General in the Army Nurse Corps from 1971-1975. General Dunlap was a member of the board of trustees for the university and a great supporter of the nursing program. The award recognizes an RN-BSN (ADCaP) student for academic achievement, leadership ability, and clinical excellence.
Willie Salazar, Anthony Sorola Amy Freeman Lee Award The Dr. Amy Freeman Lee Scholastic Achievement and Service Recognition Award honors long-time board president, Dr. Amy Freeman Lee. The most prestigious student award at UIW, this award is given to one student in each academic school at the university. The award recognizes academic excellence, service to church, and service to the community. The names of the honorees for this award are placed on a plaque located in the office of the vice president of academic and student affairs. Students are selected based on academic excellence based on the GPA requirement for induction into Kappa Gamma Phi.
Jennifer N. Singel Peer Award for Clinical Excellence (PACE) Students elect one of their peers for this award. This person is chosen as the student that other students prefer to be their athletic trainer, nuclear medicine technologist, or nurse, if they or a family member were ill and in need of care.
Level 1: Brittney Knox Level 2: Sam Nguy Level 3: Misol Heath Level 4: Kayla Young Level 5: Candice Green-Ruiz, Emily Wortham RN- BSN Fall 2014 Cohort: Jennifer Solis RN- BSN Spring 2015 Cohort: Martha Jewasko, Jaime Lagrone, Loretta Preciado-Estrada
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Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
New Horizon Award This award goes to the athletic training student nominated by the program peers and clinical staff. This award is voted upon by the athletic training faculty for overall clinical and didactic achievements over the course of the entire clinical component of the program. To qualify for the award, the student must be a senior that is eligible for licensure and certification at the end of the program.
Emily Flieller BSN
Dr. William “Pinky” Newell Achievement Award
Paul Adlawan, Thunder Allen, Gustavo Arismendi, Hope Carrillo, Courtney Castro, Alisha Centeno, Frances Cequina, Amanda Cockrell, Caitlin Dulle, Chelsea Emshoff, Rachel Freiheit, Jessica Glover, Michelle Gonzalez, Lindsay Groff, Valeria Guerra, Elaina Martinez, Janet Martinez, Chloe Peterson, Jessica Rodriguez, Jennifer Singel, Kelsey Spellmann, Kelsey Stanush, Kayleigh Witcher, Emily Wortham, George Wynn, Kayla Young, Megan Zunker
This award is named after Dr. William E. "Pinky" Newell, one of the pioneers of the athletic training profession. Newell guided the profession to recognition and footing in the health care world. He was also the first to develop and footprint educational standards for the profession. The award is given to athletic training education student(s) that obtain an institutional cumulative 3.5 or better GPA and in the clinical aspect of the program at the University of the Incarnate Word.
Ivan Dominguez, Emily Flieller, Arnoldo Gonzalez, Avery Heussner
RN-BSN Carolina Calderon, Zahra Garza, Joseph Moreno, Melissa Nuncio, Eliseo Sanchez, Anthony Sorola, Steven Trevino, Vaneeka Yaptangco MSN Marilou Albances, Melissa Alonzo, Karen Dombkowski, Gina Esquivel, Rosalinda T. Ferniz, Joshua A. Goldberg, Sheila M. Herrera, Holly Kimball, Kimberlea King, Vanessa A Martinez, Mary B. Mollenkopf, William A. Pickard, Constance Robinson, Ashley S. Roman
Peer Award for Clinical Excellence (PACE) Students elect one of their peers for this award. This person is chosen as the student that other students prefer to be their athletic trainer, nuclear medicine technologist, or nurse, if they or a family member were ill and in need of care.
Level 1: Victor Vasquez
Level 2: Jaime Rodriguez
Level 3: Amanda Leal
Level 4: Emily Flieller
Robert "Bobby" Patton Leadership and Guidance in Athletic Training Education Award
DNP Estela Cedillo, Mollie Christiansen , Nora Martinez, Janette (Charlotte) Matthews, Heather Miles, Litzie Ramos, Rubeena Smith, Laura Thompson Sport Management Outstanding Sport Management Undergraduate Students Philip Coelho, Christopher Dewitt
This award is in recognition of an Athletic Training Clinical Preceptor who has demonstrated an overwhelming willingness to help students and desire to further student development in the clinical environment. Robert “Bobby” Patton was a pioneer in athletic training education in Texas, and served as program director of the first accredited athletic training education program in Texas (Texas State University at San Marcos formerly Southwest Texas State University).
Bernard “BJ” Lough, M.S., ATC, LAT
Outstanding Sport Management Graduate Students Megan DePrimio, Tia Skinner Managing Editor
Contributing Writers
Patricia Reiss
Dr. Jean Dols Dr. Reid Fisher Dr. Danielle Gunter Michael McGee Dr. Ramona Parker Dr. Monica Ramirez Erlinda Rodriguez
Layout/Design Patricia Reiss
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Maram Alqurashi, Ryan Black Sarah Flores Christopher Franklin Christina House Delinda Moore Johnathan Morales Sebastian Ramirez Adrianna Ramos, Jonathan Ross, Jennifer N. Singel
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