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I N N O V AT I O N S IN FAITH-BASED NURSING
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10 INNOVATIONS REVIEW
Induction 2018
16 STTI INDUCTION 2018
UGANDA TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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INTERPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING STUDIES
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14 SOCIAL MEDIA BLURB 15 TOP 100
CLINICAL SURVIVAL SKILLS
15 BARRIERS TO PRECEPTOR PLACEMENT FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS STUDENTS
BRING VICTORIA HOME
18 RECIPES FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF URINE
SANTA MARIA NUOVA HOSPITAL MEETING
19 HELLO & GOODBYE
FACULTY/STAFF SPOTLIGHT
16 STTI INDUCTION 2018
MIPERC GRANT
18 THE MEANING OF HAPPINESS
8 CVS GRANT
10 INNOVATIONS CONFERENCE
19 REAL PEOPLE, REAL CHANGE 20 WORD FROM THE VPAA
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Sylvia Heinze, P hD, RN & Susan Draine , EdD , RN
e were blessed to be a part of the master of nursing science (MNS) program at Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono, Uganda. We served as guest lecturers for the month of October 2017. Bethel University (St. Paul, MN) has partnered with UCU to build the MNS program by providing faculty until the Ugandan nursing faculty are ready to fully manage the program themselves. Doctorally prepared nursing faculty are needed to volunteer for the various subjects. We were recruited to serve as faculty by Dr. Karen Drake, who is serving as the Dean of the program at Bethel. In developing countries, the healthcare system and educational opportunities are limited. Healthcare receives a small percentage of the gross domestic product and is federalized. Staff positions are fixed and resources limited. Care for a patient who needs even a simple but emergent surgery may be impossible due to a lack of personnel, and/or the family not having the money to purchase all the needed medications and supplies (IV tubing and fluids, sutures, etc.). The main reason that education is limited is because there are not enough faculty with advanced degrees. In all of Uganda, there are only five doctorally prepared nursing faculty. There are only 60 nurses per 100,000 residents. While the majority of nurses are inner city, 80 percent of the population is rural. The majority of
healthcare is rendered by non-licensed personnel. The good news is that the students know exactly what needs to happen in Uganda’s healthcare and are becoming equipped to forge change in the future. They also leave the program knowing the importance of financing local healthcare rather than depending upon the government. The students, faculty, and staff all speak English! The food is wonderful and the pace of life is considerably slower. The accommodations are humble yet very comfortable. We taught leadership and research and served as mentors/advisors to the students as they wrote their thesis. Both of us are Fulbright Specialists. UCU paid our air fare and room and board. Meanwhile, the need for teaching faculty continues until the BNS and MNS program directors complete their PhDs and are able to find and hire more faculty. If you are interested in a short-term international teaching opportunity, please contact Dr. Karen Drake to let her know your availability for the upcoming intensives. It is possible that you could deploy in a paid position as well by enrolling into the Fulbright Scholar Program (3 – 12 months) or the Fulbright Specialist Program (up to 6 weeks). It was a great experience and we recommend it for everyone.
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DOCTORATES IN PROGRESS
ANGELA BAILEY
PENNY CALLAWAY
SAMANTHA CUSSEN
DAMA O’KEEFE
Pursuing her PhD from Capella University
Pursuing her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from Indiana Wesleyan University
Pursuing her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from Indiana State University
Pursuing her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from Indiana Wesleyan University.
PhD(c), MSN
MSN, RN
MSN, RN
SCOTT RHOADES
COREY SIZELOVE
MELANIE WALTERS
Pursuing his Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Pursuing his Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from Rush University
Pursuing her PhD from the University of Louisville
MS, RN
MSN, RN
MSN, APRN, FNP-CM
PhD(c), PMHNP, RN
Interprofessional Certificate in HUMAN TRAFFICKING STUDIES Indiana Wesleyan University will soon be offering a Certificate in Human Trafficking Studies with an interprofessional focus. The Certificate in Human Trafficking Studies will provide foundational knowledge of human trafficking principles, policies and approaches from a Biblical worldview. The knowledge gained will enhance the learner’s ability to engage in the anti-human trafficking arena in their respective disciplines and broaden individual knowledge base. This groundwork is applicable to all disciplines. This is a 12 credit/four course certificate program with both online and onsite options. In order to be admitted to this program, students must have completed 60 credits of coursework. The goal is for this program to start in January. 4
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OTHER PROGRAMS COMING SOON:
BDNP – Bachelor’s to DNP bridge program. Primary Care or Psych Mental Health focus.
TTN-MSN – We have a TTN-BSN program, but we hope to launch at the master’s level.
Keep reading our magazine and checking our social media pages for updates about our programs.
IWU SON Faculty
DAISY AWARD Every year, the School of Nursing presents one of its faculty with The Daisy Award. The DAISY Foundation was formed after Patrick Barnes passed away from a disease attacking his immune system. Wanting to recognize the extraordinary care given to Patrick by the nurses for the duration of his hospital stay, The DAISY Foundation was formed and The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses was created. DAISY stands for diseases attacking the immune system. The goal of this award is to ensure that nurses know how deserving they are of society’s respect for the education, training, and skill used to be a nurse. Recognizing the impact that nurse educators have on the future nursing workforce, The DAISY Faculty Award was created. This is a way to recognize nursing faculty for the effect they have on students, patients, and the profession of nursing. Surveys were sent out to students, alumni, staff, administrators and faculty to nominate deserving faculty for this award. Congratulations to all faculty who were nominated and received this award!
DAISY Faculty Award:
Veronica Peters, IWU-Marion Nursing DAISY Pin Recipients:
Sam Cussen, IWU-Marion Nursing Susan Draine, IWU-National & Global Nursing Lisa Guy, IWU-Marion Nursing Corey Sizelove, IWU-Marion Nursing For more information on The DAISY Foundation or The DAISY Award, please visit www.daisyfoundation.org.
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IWU SON lost a vibrant member of the Nursing Advisory Board recently. Mrs. Sandra Boone, RN, was welcomed by Our Savior into her eternal reward on April 26, 2018. Sandy was an energetic and creative school nurse and educator for the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County, Indiana. Sandy served for many years as a preceptor for IWU senior nursing students studying Community Health Nursing, and was an enthusiastic supporter for nursing and for IWU nursing
students. Although she organized the Wabash Kindergarten Roundup and school health services for many years, she was most recently involved in managing the Hope 85 Clinic, a free clinic for the uninsured that is housed at the Wabash Friends Church. Additionally, Sandy worked with Joni and Friends, serving in their Family Retreats. She leaves behind a wonderful family and many grateful friends and students. Sandy will be truly missed! facebook.com/IWUSofN
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Faculty/Sta f f Spotlight
Meg Barnes
Annette Lewis-McGruder
Faculty Spotlight
Staff Spotlight
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, IWU-NATIONAL & GLOBAL NURSING
LMS TECHNICIAN, IWU-NATIONAL & GLOBAL
MEG BARNES
ANNETTE LEWIS-MCGRUDER
Meg has been full time faculty for the School of Nursing since 2009. Graduating with her DNP from IWU in 2015, she has also been working on her PMCM, Post-Master’s Certificate – Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She will be part of our first cohort of PMHNP students.
Annette joined the School of Nursing team in 2010 as a Program Support Specialist in Graduate Nursing. Just this past spring, Annette graduated with her Master of Science in Education – Learning Development & Technology from Purdue University.
Bring Victoria Home Who is Victoria? Victoria is the world’s most lifelike childbirth simulator. From early
pregnancy complications, high-risk deliveries, and postpartum emergencies to non-gravid scenarios for general nursing care, Victoria simulates a full range of obstetrical events to facilitate teamwork and deepen critical thinking skills in learners of all levels. More than a childbirth simulator, Victoria is a complete simulation solution developed from decades of obstetrical experience. It is a comprehensive package of tools and support designed to help improve patient safety in women’s health through education and training. From the Give Day campaign in February 2018, a fund was started to help bring Victoria home to the Fortune Simulation Lab here at IWU. While some funds were raised in this effort, there is still a long way to go. If you feel the desire to donate to this fund, please feel free to do so. Donations can be made by visiting www.indwes.edu/alumni and earmarking the donation for SON Victoria Simulator. 6
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MIPERC GRANT DR. SYLVIA HEINZE and DR. SUSAN BRAY worked with DR. LESLIE JACKSON (OT faculty) and have received an MIPERC grant from the Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research Center (MIPERC). The purpose of this funding is to support the development of interprofessional education and collaborative practice.
Their project work will be showcased at the 11th Annual MIPERC conference “Developing Healthy Populations Communities, and Systems through Interprofessional Collaboration” on September 20-21, 2018 in Grand Rapids MI.
Santa Maria Nuova Hospital Meeting
Santa Maria Nuova Hospital is one of the oldest hospitals in all of Europe dating back to the 1200s. The place where Leonardo DaVinci studied as a student. The hospital contains many frescoes that are hundreds of years old. On May 31, 2018, Professor Becky Allen-Gull had the opportunity to speak at Santa Maria Nuova Hospital in Italy to more than 70 physicians, directors and nurse managers on Emerging Trends in Nursing – Opportunities in Nursing 2020 and beyond. This was all part of the transcultural nursing trip lead by Professor Allen-Gull to Italy with a group of students.
CVS GRANT
As mentioned in the last issue of the IWU Nursing Magazine, The School of Nursing received $5000 in scholarships from the CVS Health Foundation. These five $1000 scholarships were established by the CVS Foundation to advance healthcare by supporting the most promising Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants of tomorrow as they complete their education. Please meet a few of the students who received these scholarships.
LISA RICKELS
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT POSITION: Emergency Department in Northern Kentucky. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY NURSING? I chose Indiana Wesleyan University Nursing because the Christian approach to healthcare aligns with my personal beliefs and values. I grew up in a large Catholic family and was instilled with Christian values at a young age. IWU has helped me to not only grow as an advanced practicing nurse, but also grow as a Christian.
WHAT DOES CHRIST-LIKE NURSING LOOK LIKE TO YOU? Christ-like nursing means providing a holistic approach to medical treatment. Christ-like nursing is not only caring for a patient’s physical ailment by focusing on their emotional and spiritual care as well. HOW DO YOU SEE YOUR EDUCATION AT WORK? I use my increasing knowledge base at work every day. I work in a fast paced, critical care environment where my patients depend on my education and quick action for their best care. I not only use my knowledge myself, but serve as a resource to other staff members. I have served as a preceptor to new hires and students and am always willing to assist others. DESCRIBE YOUR NURSING LEADERSHIP STYLE. My nursing leadership style is to lead by example. I serve as a leader by being a resource to other staff members and always being willing to help when needed. WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS? My plans after graduating from IWU are to seek employment in an urgent care setting or a primary care setting.
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CURRENT EMPLOYMENT POSITION: I am currently employed in LTC. I am working weekend option as I continue clinical learning in family practice. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY NURSING? I chose to further my education at IWU because of the personal encouragement given by faculty and the opportunity to learn about and worship Christ. WHAT DOES CHRIST-LIKE NURSING LOOK LIKE TO YOU? Christ-like nursing is the ability to work with and provide evidenced based treatment to all patients in a loving and caring environment. HOW DO YOU USE YOUR EDUCATION AT WORK? I am able to use my education daily in both work and clinical learning as I develop treatment plans and provide nursing care for those in LTC. I glean information learned to provide the best possible care and treatment for each patient on an individual basis. DESCRIBE YOUR NURSING LEADERSHIP STYLE. My leadership style is all about teamwork. I am nothing without the rest of my team, including the patient. Together we give the patient the best outcome for his or her care. WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS? I am currently working on finishing a Master’s degree at IWU in Primary Care. I plan to take a little time off while beginning practice as a Nurse Practitioner. I hope to return and obtain a DNP within the next five years.
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CARI ROSA
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY NURSING? I chose IWU for the pace of classes. Going through one class at a time allows me to create a balance with my work and home responsibilities and still get my school work completed.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY NURSING? I chose IWU because of the faith-based model it embodies. I am a Roman Catholic and I put Jesus in the forefront of my medical practice and daily life. I love that IWU incorporates scripture in our weekly workshops and teaches us how to apply it to our day-to-day lives.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT POSITION: Currently I work as a travel RN in Indianapolis, IN. I am beginning a new contract on a post-surgical floor at IU University hospital.
WHAT DOES CHRIST-LIKE NURSING LOOK LIKE TO YOU? Christ-like nursing is all about serving. At work, I spend my hours being of service to my patients as well as assuring my colleagues are doing well. When I have time, I make sure to help others so that no one is overwhelmed. At clinicals, I aim to help my preceptor as much as I am able and learn as much as I can in the process. Christ-like nursing is being of service to all who need help, regardless of the circumstances that brought them to me. HOW DO YOU SEE YOUR EDUCATION AT WORK? Understanding disease processes from a clinician’s point of view has allowed me to able to understand the whole picture while I am at work. Rather than just thinking that certain medications are ordered for certain ailments, I am able to understand why certain medications work for which they are prescribed. Nursing provides great insight; however, knowing why certain decisions are being made by the clinicians, helps me be a better nurse. DESCRIBE YOUR NURSING LEADERSHIP STYLE. My nursing leadership style is that of a Servant Leadership. Since becoming a travel RN, I have met a lot of people and worked a lot of different places. Each new site brings new challenges and a different mindset. Moving through different facilities has enhanced my confidence as I am able to work under pressure with little direction. I am able to learn quickly and teach others who seek my help. I have felt fulfilled when I am able to help no only my patients, but also my coworkers when they seek guidance. WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS? After the completion of my FNP degree, I am hoping to begin a career in the realm of surgery or women’s health. I have been actively applying to many positions and I am hopeful to be able to find a job before graduation. I am also planning on taking a vacation because throughout this degree, my husband and I have not been able to take a break.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT POSITION: I work full time for Loyola University Medical Center as an RN Care Coordinator.
WHAT DOES CHRIST-LIKE NURSING LOOK LIKE TO YOU? A Christ-like nurse should leave the impression ono a patient to make them ask themselves, “wow, how can I trust Jesus, and show others this much care and love as the nurse caring for me right now?” When I was a floor nurse, I would take the opportunity to talk about Jesus when inserting IV’s. I did this not only as a distractor for the uncomfortable needle being driven in the vein, but as a chance to really be a disciple of my Lord and enlighten another person. HOW DO YOU USE YOUR EDUCATION AT WORK? I use my education at work daily. An example I can give is from my advanced pharmacology class. I printed all of the helpful user guides my professor created and I reference it a lot when teaching a patient. DESCRIBE YOUR NURSING LEADERSHIP STYLE. My leadership style is very laid back. I have an open door, phone, and email approach. I make sure that the staff I work with know that I am there as a support and a teacher to get them through their situation in a non-threatening or intimidating environment. WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS? I am leaving my future plans up to God. When I was an ADN student I wanted so badly to work with drug addicted babies, which did not happen. God steered me to cardiology and psychiatry. At this point in my life I have learned not to force what I want, but follow the voice of God to what He wants. My dream would be to work for Walt Disney World as an NP, and/or own my own practice where I can take care of the poor and the elderly, but as I said – I will see where God leads me.
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CONFERENCE 2018 S A R A H G R E E N T R E E & K AT Y H O C H S T E T L E R
On behalf of the IWU SON, the Eta Chi Chapter of Sigma, Nurses Christian Fellowship, Nurses Christian Fellowship Internal, and our hard working conference planning committee, we were pleased to present the 6th Biennial Innovations in Faith-based Nursing Conference. This conference was blessed with many prayers and helping hands. We were honored to have the attendees here and look forward to our next Innovations Conference in June 2021. The Innovations Conference goals include: • Explore Christian foundations and worldview in professional nursing. • Identify innovative strategies for nursing education and practice. • Embrace cultural attributes in the profession of nursing in local and global settings. • Experience networking in a Christian community. During the conference, we celebrated our Christian heritage and explored how it can impact every aspect of the way we teach. It is our hope the plenary keynote addresses, research presentations, demonstrations of innovative instructional strategies and informal networking will impact nursing in the 21st century. Keynote speakers for the event included Dr. David Stevens, Chief Executive Officer of Christian Medical & Dental Association, Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, National Director and Editor-in-Chief of Nurses Christian Fellowship/USA and Journal of Christian Nursing, and Col. Marcia Potter of the United States Air Force. 10
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Over one hundred attendees from all over the United States, Canada, Haiti and Indonesia learned, brainstormed, and fellowshipped with fellow faithbased nurse educators. There were over forty workshops for attendees to choose from. Topics of the conference included cultural awareness, educational strategies, nursing practice, and spiritual care. One attendee even noted, “The conference exceeded my expectation. It was very thought provoking and a great venue for networking with other faith-based professionals.” Each morning the conference began with a time of worship and devotions and the Holy Spirit’s presence could be felt. According to Jill Steinke, Program Chair, “It was great having teams of faculty from universities. One University brought 8 of their faculty! It was a fun, uplifting conference. People were excited to connect with friends from previous Innovation Conferences and about the opportunity to make new friends. The work of learning was balanced with a fun vendor marketplace (fair-trade jewelry, organic soaps, tupperware, etc.). The catered dinners, accompanied with live entertainment, provided a relaxing atmosphere to spend developing relationships. Multiple faculty commented on the joy of sharing faith stories and learning how to integrate faith into nursing curriculum.”
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Saline Process
As a pre-conference option, attendees to the Innovations in Faith-Based Nursing Conference could attend The Saline Process training taught by Professor Jill Steinke and Dr. Barbara Ihrke. This is a training program that equips healthcare workers to be a witness for Christ in their clinical settings. The Saline Process disciples, trains and coaches healthcare workers to skillfully and confidently assess the spiritual condition of a patient. It then provides practical tools the participants can utilize to share the love of Jesus according to each individual patient’s needs. The Saline Process uses IV solutions as a metaphor to characterize a nurse’s spiritual influence in the workplace. The participants are asked to identify which IV solution they would be. Would they be characterized as a • 5.0% DEXTROSE & WATER SOLUTION – sweet and loving, but ineffective in sharing the truth about Christ. • 3.0% SALINE SOLUTION – overbearing, sharing truth without love, and therefore building barriers between patients and God.
• 0.9% NORMAL SALINE SOLUTION – a healthy balance of
truth and love, bringing patients closer to a relationship with Jesus Christ.
The goal is to be the right balance of “truth and love in the lives of others, in or out of the healthcare setting.” The full six hour session provides tools to help identify where a patient is on his or her faith journey and to help the healthcare provider be involved in cultivating, sowing, and harvesting disciples for Christ. 12
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C U LT U R A L AW A R E N E S S • E D U C AT I O N S T R AT E G I E S • N U R S I N G P R A C T I C E • S P I R I T U A L C A R E
Indiana Wesleyan University - School of Nursing (OH-418, 12/1/2018) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver, by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. The Indiana State Nurses Association has designated ONA as the official approver of CNE Providers and activities for Indiana.
SCHOLARLY ACHIEVEMENTS BEVERLY SCHAEFER, IWU-NATIONAL &
GLOBAL NURSING | Article: ”What is Caring in Nursing? Sorting Out Humanistic and Christian Perspectives” in the Journal of Christian Nursing.
DEBRA WALKER, IWU-NATIONAL & GLOBAL NURSING | Article: “The Meaning of Happiness: Strategies for Pursuing and Obtaining Happiness” in American Nurse Today.
BETH DEKONINCK, IWU-NATIONAL & GLOBAL SCOTT RHOADES, IWU-NATIONAL & GLOBAL NURSING | Article: “Foreign Service Health Practitioner: A Unique Way to See the World” in Indiana Nursing Focus Magazine.
Presentation: “Project Breckinridge – The Reduced Gravity Flight Research Experience” at the Zeta Lambda Chapter STTI Induction Ceremony.
BETH DEKONINCK, IWU-NATIONAL & GLOBAL BARBARA WISE, IWU-NATIONAL & GLOBAL NURSING | Article: “A Call to Moral Courage” in Indiana Presentation: “Social Network Characteristics of Adolescents with ADHD” at the 44th Biennial STTI Convention.
Nursing Focus Magazine.
MARTHA HAWKINS, IWU-NATIONAL & GLOBAL NURSING | Article: “Barriers to Preceptor Placement for Nurse Practitioner Students” in the Journal of Christian Nursing.
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Social Media Blurb Recently we published a photo of our first graduating class of nurses from IWU on our social media in hopes of learning any stories of their careers and how they have changed the world. We received a few responses, but would love to learn more! If you have any stories or information about the Nursing class of 1975, feel free to either send us a message on any of our social media pages, or email IWU.SON@INDWES.EDU. Don’t forget! To stay up to date on what is going on in the School of Nursing and to stay a part of the community, please follow us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER and INSTAGRAM.
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Dr. Matt Lucas, Chancellor for IWU-National & Global, has challenged us to read two books. The purpose of reading these two books is to give us a shared language to talk about failure, challenge, difficulty and talent as well as to create a shared culture of prayer. Below are short summaries of points made in the two books:
MINDSET by Carol Dweck goes over the two different mindsets; fixed and growth. • FIXED MINDSET – qualities set in stone - Trained in this as a child (IQ – fixed) • Will I succeed or fail? • Will I look smart or dumb? • Will I be accepted or rejected? • GROWTH MINDSET – qualities can be cultivated through efforts, strategies, and help from others. - Passion for learning – development of qualities - Passion for stretching yourself and sticking to it even when it is not going well. - Ability to thrive during challenging times.
A PRAYING LIFE by Paul E. Miller is a challenge to look deep at the way we pray. • Do we have a childlike spirit or a cynical spirit? - Jesus calls us to have a childlike spirit. - Cynicism questions the active goodness of God on our behalf. - Prayer is feisty – hoping, dreaming and asking. • Six cures to a cynical spirit: - Be warm but wary - Learn to hope again - Cultivate a childlike spirit - Cultivate a thankful spirit - Cultivate repentance - Develop an eye for Jesus
Please feel free to join us as we work through these books and see what they could mean for our organization.
Indiana Wesleyan University School of Nursing’s RNBSN program was RANKED 12TH by DIVERSEEDUCATION.COM for being one of the top producers of African-American nursing graduates. For a closer look at the statistics of this report, as well as where other departments at Indiana Wesleyan fall on this list, please visit
WWW.DIVERSEEDUCATION.COM/TOP100.
Barriers to Preceptor Placement for Nurse Practitioners Students ABSTRACT
By Martha D. Hawkins
Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are positioned to fill health-care gaps in the looming primary care provider shortage, if clinical educational needs can be met. Issues with preceptor placements for APRNs have been hotly debated in nursing education but not well studied. This article presents a case study of a quality improvement project describing the experiences of a Clinical Preceptor Placement Coordinator or APRN students for
a small Midwestern university. Barriers identified in finding preceptor placements for students are delineated, and suggestions for solutions and further research are given to address this growing problem. To read the complete article, visit: journals.lww.com/ journalofchristiannursing
Key Words: advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), case study, nurse practitioners, nursing education, precepting.
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The Eta Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Nursing Honor’s Society, inducted a large number of new members at two induction ceremonies this year. The first induction was held on April 7 at the IWU Cincinnati Ohio Education Center in West Chester, Ohio and a second was held the following week on April 14 at College Wesleyan Church in Marion, Indiana. Wanda Lewis, the Eta Chi Counselor, led the way in determining which IWU nursing students demonstrated superior academic achievement, academic integrity, and professional leadership. According to Professor Lewis, 151 new members joined the chapter this year; 118 were from the graduate nursing programs, and 56 were undergraduate students. Graduate nursing students are required to maintain a 3.5 GPA and have a spotless academic integrity record; undergraduates must be in the upper 35% of their class. It is an honor to be invited to join Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society for Nursing as it is a distinction that nurse leaders worldwide recognize and value when it comes to hiring and promotions.
Marion inductees prior to the induction ceremony at College Church.
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Approximately 150 people attended the Marion induction ceremony. The Key Note Speaker was Dr. Beth DeKoninck FNP-C, who is an Associate Professor in the Nurse Practitioner Program at IWU. Dr. DeKoninck spoke about the “Importance of Knowing Your Story.” One of the advantages of attending is that the chapter gives purple and white braided honors cords to every inductee. All of the new members report that they are proud to wear the honor cords to their graduation ceremony.
Carol Williams MSN, RN, who is the Vice President of the Eta Chi Chapter, led the Cincinnati induction. The Key Note address was delivered by Sandra Hibner, MSM, RN, a Coagulation Resource Nurse at Dayton Children’s Hospital on the topic of “The Face of Hemophilia in the U.S. and Across the World.” The second Annual Awards ceremony also took place at the ceremony. The Pam Harrison Eta Chi Chapter Service Award was presented by Lynn Hartley MSN, RN to Post-licensure faculty member
Cincinnati inductees at the ceremony held at the IWU Cincinnati Education Center.
2018 Patricia Hodges MSN, RN. The Pam Harrison Award is presented to a member who displays exceptional service to his or her department, program, campus, community or any area that advances nursing education.
Professor Hodges was also nominated for the HERO award. “HERO” is a mnemonic that stands for H-Humble, E=Exemplary, R=Revolutionary, and O=Outstanding. The HERO Award recognizes a nurse who has contributed to the community of nursing through teaching, research, or practice. The award distinguishes an individual Eta Chi Chapter member who exhibits a Christ-like approach to changing the world by developing character, scholarship, and leadership in others. Professor Hodges has been a member of the faculty of the Post-licensure Division of IWU for the past ten years. She has taught both onsite and online for IWU. Several inductees at the Cincinnati ceremony who had Mrs. Hodges’s as a teacher spoke about how deserving of both awards she is. One nominator wrote, “Her focus is always on
Lynn Hartley MSN, RN (right) awarding Patricia Hodges MSN, RN with the Pam Harrison Service Award and the HERO Award at the Cincinnati induction ceremony.
others and what will help them.” Another wrote that “Patty makes it a constant practice to place God first in her life and she makes others who know her want to do the same.” Currently, the Eta Chi Chapter has over 700 active members. Over the past year, the chapter has held nursing-related conferences on the Marion campus. In November, the Eta Chi Chapter sponsored a conference for pre-licensure students entitled, “Lessons Learned from the Utah Nurse Event: A Panel Discussion.” The chapter supports members of the research community at IWU with research and travel grants as well as senior nursing students’ research posters. In addition to the "Journal of Nursing Scholarship" the STTI website includes free Continuing Education sessions in various formats for members, a Leadership Development Center, the Virginia Henderson Global Nursing e-Repository, and networking opportunities. Any nurse leader with at least a BSN who is interested in becoming active in the Eta Chi Chapter is invited to contact the School of Nursing at iwu.son@indwes.edu.
Marion speaker, Dr. Beth DeKoninck spoke about “The Importance of Knowing Your Story.”
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RECIPES
FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF URINE
YELLOW URINE
Mix water and yellow food coloring to desired color. A few drops of ammonia can be added to add an odor.
CONCENTRATED URINE
Mix water and tea (brewed or instant). A few drops of ammonia can be added to add an odor.
HEMATURIA
Mix water and red food coloring to desired color. Iron tabs can be added to add an odor.
CLINICAL SURVIVAL SKILLS Conference for the FNP October 19, 2018 • 8AM-4PM
IWU-MARION CAMPUS email IWU.SON@INDWES.EDU for registration information.
The Meaning of Happiness:
STRATEGIES FOR PURSUING & OBTAINING HAPPINESS ABSTRACT By Debra Walker
Benjamin Franklin wrote about the unalienable right to happiness in the U. S. Constitution. He added in a quote in a later document “The Constitution only gives the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself”. There is published research by several social psychologists that have discovered several strategies to increase happiness and well-being. When positive thoughts and actions replace negative ones or 18
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unsustainable material items, the brain becomes more active in the areas of creativity, motivation, resilience, and productivity. The strategies that are described in this article are: Connect socially, be mindful, be spiritual, spend money wisely, be resilient, give thanks, be positive, and live a meaningful life. To read the complete article, visit: https://www. americannursetoday.com/meaning-happiness/
GLORIA GREENTREE Assistant Professor, IWU-Marion Nursing RYAN HOWELL Program Support Specialist, IWU-National & Global Nursing
TERI KELLEY-HYBARGER Office Assistant, IWU-National & Global Nursing
EMILY OKE LMS Technician, IWU-National & Global Nursing
TINA RUSH Assistant Professor, IWU-Marion Nursing
DEANA SIMPKINS Project Coordinator, IWU-National & Global
LISA GUY IWU-Marion Nursing
KATHLEEN STAUGHTON IWU-National & Global Nursing
MARILYN SIMONS IWU-Marion Nursing
BRIANNA BOYCE IWU-National & Global
BETH DEKONINCK IWU-National & Global Nursing
SHELLY CURTIS IWU-Marion Nursing
REAL PEOPLE, REAL CHANGE September 2017, Dr. Debbie Drake was recognized at the Indianapolis Heart Walk for making positive changes to improve her quality of life and health. As part of this recognition, she received a pair of custom athletic shoes to continue her work. The School of Nursing also received a check for $1000 to be used to continue to promote health and wellness in our organization. On many days, you can see the staff of the school of nursing taking walks around campus in order to get more steps. On the days when the weather does not cooperate, staff can be seen walking laps inside of the building. One of the more popular accessories seen around the office these days is a Fitbit. With the $1000, eight Fitbits were purchased to give out to faculty and staff through a random drawing. facebook.com/IWUSofN
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word from the VPAA The race is on! “1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders
and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” – Hebrews 12:1-2 The IWU Mission Statement and the SON Mission Statement help us focus for the race ahead; the race toward scholarship. The race towards Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation is set to finish in November 2019. We have challenged our faculty and staff to memorize these mission statements and pray that we excel in them. Will you join us? IWU Mission Statement: Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-Centered academic community committed to changing the world by developing students in character, scholarship and leadership. SON Mission Statement: Nursing education at IWU prepares each student to become a world-changing nurse. This is accomplished by drawing students into an integrated experience of intellectual challenge, professional growth, and leadership development. We are in a race towards excellence. According to dictionary.com, excellence is defined as “the fact or state of excelling; superiority; eminence.” As we aim to deliver the best nursing education to anyone possible, we are reminded by Hebrews 12:1-2 that we are only able to run this race if we fix our eyes on Jesus. In all we do, we race towards the transformation of student and faculty lives. Sincerely,
Barbara A. Ihrke Barbara A. Ihrke, PhD, RN | Vice President of Academic Affairs | School of Nursing