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PhD STUDENTS RECEIVE HONORS, AWARDS The MUSC Center for Global Health awarded a Global Health Trainee Travel Grant to Marvesh Mendhi (PhD class of December 2016) to further her dissertation research project titled, “Investigating facilitators and barriers to implementing neonatal airway management practices in Uganda.” Applications for the trainee travel grants went through a
Crystal Graham (right) works with a nursing student in a sim lab
competitive review process that included faculty and student evaluators from all MUSC colleges. Proposals were evaluated based on several factors including the significance of the
Crystal Graham (PhD class of May 2016) was selected for
project to global health, the overall strength of the learning
the National League for Nursing’s Leadership Development
objectives, preparedness of the applicant to undertake the
Program for Simulation Educators.
project, personal essay, feasibility of timeline to complete the
Ms. Graham, who is on faculty at Francis Marion University, is among 20 international educators chosen to
learning objective and commitment level of the partnering institution and faculty advisor.
study with leaders in simulation and technology. “I am pleased to be a participant in this incredible program,” Ms. Graham said. “The support and guidance from the MUSC College of Nursing faculty, including a mentor with expertise in simulation, have truly been invaluable.” This program is designed for the experienced simulation nurse educator who wishes to assume a leadership role in simulation. During the year-long program, participants examine issues related to research in simulation, curricular integration, the role of simulation in interprofessional education, and managing simulation activities within a
Phyllis Raynor (right) with fellow classmate John Paguntalan
school of nursing or a service setting.
Phyllis Raynor (PhD class of May 2016) was selected for Shelly Orr (PhD class of December 2016) has been appointed
the SAMHSA funded American Nurses Association (ANA)
to serve on the Palliative and Hospice Nursing Professional
Minority Fellowship Program (MFP).
Issues Panel, a national panel convened to promote the
The purpose of this SAMHSA grant is to reduce health
integration of palliative and hospice care in U.S. health-care
disparities and improve health care outcomes for racially and
delivery systems.
ethnically diverse populations by increasing the number of
The American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Hospice
culturally competent behavioral health professionals available
and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) partnered to
to underserved minority populations in the public and private
convene the time-limited panel. The group’s goals include
non-profit sectors, and in clinical and community-based
preparing a relevant joint ANA-HPNA position statement,
organizations and institutions.
creating educational resources, compiling a collection
The MFP provides opportunities for minority nurses to
of references identifying nursing’s contributions in
attain a doctoral degree, with certification in mental health
palliative and hospice care in today’s American health care
and substance abuse disorders prevention, treatment, and
environment and developing a framework for changes in
recovery across the life span.
nursing practice and education to promote enhanced access and use of palliative and hospice services. Ms. Orr, who is also on faculty at Virginia Commonwealth
Ms. Raynor has a strong desire to become a public health nurse scientist focusing on research, prevention, public advocacy, and health promotion initiatives for low-income
University, is a leader in palliative care in the ICU. “I value
minority families affected by substance use disorders (SUD).
the opportunity to get involved with this panel’s work, she
Her dissertation research focuses on the development of
said. “The contributions of the panel will undoubtedly have a
self-care interventions for parents recovering from SUD with
positive impact on palliative care in the U.S.”
a goal of improving their long-term recovery outcomes and the health outcomes of their children.
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