Healthcare Education in Action Newsletter - Spring 2020

HEALTHCARE

EDUCATION in action

A Publication of the Healthcare Programs at Ramapo College ISSUE 4: SPRING 2020

Ramapo Nursing Professor Delivers Talk in Argentina on Palliative Care

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uring a recent program development trip to Cordoba, Argentina, funded by a U.S. Department of State Capacity Building Grant, Ramapo College Associate Professor of Nursing Cristina Perez delivered a talk titled “Palliative Care in the United States.” The audience for this talk was approximately 60 nursing students and 10 professors at the Cordoba, Argentina branch of the Red Cross whose mission is to “Improve the lives of people, especially those who are in a situation of vulnerability, where their life, dignity or ability to live with a minimum of social and economic security is threatened.” In addition to their various services, the Red Cross also serves as an educational institution for nursing students. The talk by Perez was well received and developed into a fascinating discussion on the differences between palliative care approaches in the U.S. and Argentina, cultural realities and the complexities of the two healthcare systems.

At Ramapo, Perez teaches a variety of courses including pathophysiology, pharmacology and research at the baccalaureate level and education

and research courses at the graduate level. She is a mentor to Hispanic nursing students across all programs and also teaches and mentors students as part of an educational partnership with a university in Ghana. Her research interests include Hispanic student barriers to success in nursing Associate Professor of Nursing Cristina Perez education, minority-focused health disparities, student success strategies in science and nursing curriculum development in higher education. She is a registered nurse with years of experience in adult/geriatric medical-surgical and hospice care nursing.

Ramapo College will be offering an introductory course in Public Health and a corresponding study abroad opportunity to Argentina in spring 2020.

For more details, please visit ramapo.studioabroad. com/?go=ArgentinaHealth

International Social Work Programs Offer Students Interdisciplinary Experience

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ocial work is one of the most important academic and professional fields because it promotes community development, responsibility, social justice, empowerment and the wellbeing of all people. As an allencompassing discipline, it extends into policy, education, healthcare, psychology and more.

Every country has its own structures and challenges when it comes to the treatment and regulation of its citizens.

By studying social work abroad, students are exposed to different approaches to the major themes across society, and gain valuable hands-on experience that they can apply to their own career and specialization.

Ramapo College is offering five study abroad opportunities for students who wish to continue their careers in social work. In each of the countries visited, students will learn about the history of social work and the role that social workers play in the delivery of healthcare. In addition to attending lectures offered by healthcare and medical professionals, students will also gain hands-on experience in interacting with clients in the respective communities.

For information on the International Social Work Programs, visit https://tinyurl.com/sbp9gqr

CUBA:

A Community Model for Social Work This course will examine the history and evolution of social work practice in Cuba.

Students will learn about the role of social workers in healthcare and the importance of their participation in interdisciplinary work as the foundation of a community-organizing model of social work practice. This course will require students to think critically, and draw from their existing knowledge of social work practice in the United States to integrate their understanding of how policies, political forces and culture shape the delivery of healthcare services including mental health and social services. This course will take place in Havana and will include attending presentations and site visits to healthcare settings, such as a polyclinic (community health center), the ministry of work and a center for people with mental and physical disabilities among others.

GHANA:

Social Work in West Africa The objective of this study abroad program to Ghana, West Africa, is to expose students to differences in social work environments and the cultural implications for communities. This program offers a comprehensive overview of community social work in Ghana as well as an introduction to African civilization, society and culture.

NETHERLANDS: Immigrant and Refugee Trauma and Social Justice

This international education experience aims to understand the reality of immigrant and refugee trauma and a social justice-based response in the Netherlands on multiple levels. On the local level, students will explore the biopsychosocial needs of immigrant and refugee communities in Amsterdam, and learn how social work and other humanitarian/human service organizations are striving to address those needs. On the national level, students will examine how the Netherlands has dealt with the influx of immigrant and refugee populations, as well as the national policies and programs that are in place to respond to the needs of these individuals, families and communities. On the global level, students will visit The Hague to learn about programs and processes that are being implemented through the International Court of Justice to address the causes and consequences of refugee movement, in addition to efforts that are being made to advance the cause of peace and justice on an international level.

WHY RAMAPO? We offer passionate and

experienced faculty who have real-world nursing experience, who love and are committed to developing their students into confident, highly sought after nursing professionals.

Our program is rich in resources. Our longstanding partnership with Valley Hospital is a source of pride.

PERU:

Community Health & Human Services

Our program includes approaches to nursing as a global, interdisciplinary field.

This study abroad course in Peru provides students with the opportunity of engaging in hands-on field work in community medicine while using their language skills and cultural competence. The emphasis in community medicine is on the early diagnosis of disease, the recognition of environmental and occupational hazards to good health and the prevention of disease in the community. To this end, the course provides comprehensive health services ranging from preventive to rehabilitative services.

PORTUGAL:

Substance Abuse Disorders and Policy This experience offers students a trans-disciplinary approach to substance-use disorders in the context of the Portuguese policy of decriminalization of all drugs.

Through lectures and field visits, students gain a view of substance use as a multi-faceted, intertwined dynamic process that spans the expertise of social work, public health, law enforcement, medical and political systems. Students will meet with a parliament member active in passing decriminalization legislation, a neurobiologist who shares state-of-the-art research on addictive disorders, researchers from the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, treatment providers and law enforcement officials.

The Adler Center for Nursing Excellence provides a brand new, state-of-the-art 36,000 sq. ft. facility including a simulation lab.

We believe in flexible scheduling because most of our students are working full time while earning their degree. Courses start in winter, spring, summer and fall.

Nursing Point of Pride The passing rates of first-time test-takers for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) varies each year.

The 2019 YTD benchmark for New Jersey nursing students was RAMAPO COLLEGE nursing students surpassed that with

91.78 % 98.86

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NJCOMO Receives Impact Award from Organization of Nurse Leaders

(L-R): Natalia Santamaria Laorden, associate professor of Spanish at Ramapo College; Oscar Holmes, professor of management, Rutgers University; Allison Banks-Moore ’77, chief diversity officer, Horizon Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of New Jersey; Quincy Bloxom, director of operations, Anti-Poverty Network of New Jersey; Susan Hangen, dean of the School of Humanities and Global Studies at Ramapo College

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amapo College is NJCOMO’s only academic institution. The New Jersey Council of Magnet Organizations (NJCOMO), with which the Ramapo College Nursing Program is associated, recently received the prestigious Impact Award by the Organization of Nurse Leaders of New Jersey (ONL NJ) at its annual brunch held at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, New Jersey. The annual event celebrates the nursing profession and ONL NJ members for their contributions to the organization and accomplishments as nurse leaders.

Healthcare Symposium Targets Diverse Approach

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iversity in Healthcare II: An Interdisciplinary Approach” was the focus of a symposium held on campus in October.

Panel discussions, “The Economic Advantage of a Diversity Approach in Healthcare and Human Services” and “Bilingual Narratives” featured guest panelists from Horizon BCBSNJ, Rutgers University, the Anti-Poverty Network of New Jersey, and faculty and professionals from Arizona University, Columbia University and William Paterson University.

covered diversity in healthcare topics as they relate to law, management, social work, medical anthropology, Spanish, counseling and political science. The event concluded with a reception and presentation of Ramapo College’s Peruvian Study Abroad Program, which will provide students with an opportunity to engage in hands-on fieldwork in community medicine.

Dorothy Roberts, noted professor and director of the Program on Race, Science and Society at the University of Pennsylvania, delivered the keynote address. The panels and keynote

Visit ramapo.edu/hgs/spanish-forprofessionals for information on the Spanish for Healthcare and Human Services Certificate Program.

“It’s important for us to maintain clinical connections with Magnet organizations; those connections add vibrancy to our nursing curriculum,” said Kathleen Burke, assistant dean of nursing at Ramapo College.

NJCOMO is comprised of 27 Magnet-designated hospitals throughout the state; Ramapo College is NJCOMO’s only academic institution.

The event was sponsored by the Undergraduate Studies and Foreign Language federal grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education.

Healthcare Programs at Ramapo College

The Ramapo College Nursing Program is affiliated with two Magnet hospitals – the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood and St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Paterson – through its Dedicated Education Units (DEU) in which undergraduate nursing students receive on-site training with members of the respective hospital nursing staff. In spring 2020, Ramapo College will add a DEU at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown. All three hospitals carry Magnet designation.

YOUR FUTURE MATTERS

GRADUATE HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING NURSING EDUCATION (MSN-ED)

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HYBRID LEARNING

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (MSN-FNP)

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING NURSING ADMINISTRATION (MSN-NA)

FLEX PT 2-YEARS

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HYBRID LEARNING

FLEX 2-YEARS

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HYBRID LEARNING

FLEX PT 3-YEARS

CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY: Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification of the NLN

CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY: Advanced Nurse Administrator (NEA-BC) certification of the ANCC

CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY: FNP Certification of the AANPCP

For more information, visit www.ramapo.edu/msn

For more information, visit www.ramapo.edu/msn

For more information, visit www.ramapo.edu/msn

Master of Social Work (MSW): Advanced Standing, Full time, Part time MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK ADVANCED STANDING (MSW-ADV)

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IN SEAT LEARNING

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW FLEX 2-4 yr)

COHORT 1-YEAR

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Learn More GRADUATE OPEN HOUSE DATES:

IN SEAT LEARNING

FLEX 2-4 YEARS

CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY: ASWB licensing examination for the LSW in NJ and LMSW in NY, and License in Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counseling (LCADC) in the State of NJ upon completion of certain course options

CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY: ASWB licensing examination for the LSW in NJ and LMSW in NY, and License in Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counseling (LCADC) in the State of NJ upon completion of certain course options

For more information, visit www.ramapo.edu/msw

For more information, visit www.ramapo.edu/msw

For application deadlines for graduate programs, visit ramapo.edu/graduate or call 201.684.7270.

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