Breen School of Nursing and Health Professions 2023-24 Annual Report

The Breen School of Nursing & Health Professions

Introduction Letter

The annual report of the Breen School of Nursing & Health Professions (BSONHP) summarizes the enrollment, recruitment, and major initiatives of each department within the school during the past academic year. This includes the Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing programs, the undergraduate Social Work program, the Respiratory Care completion program, the graduate Counseling and Art Therapy program, the graduate Physician Assistant program, and the graduate MA in Wellness program. The annual report is replete with data that validates the progress and success of our programs and is used in our accreditation visits.

The faculty and staff of the BSONHP have worked diligently to increase awareness of the brand and expand partnerships with health centers and other community organizations, expand the visibility of programs, grow the influence of faculty in the community and beyond, and continue to support strategic growth and viable partnerships. The BSONHP continues to expand enrollment while maintaining high standards in the quality of teaching-learning practices, retention and graduation rates, licensure and certification success, employment, and adherence to accreditation and regulatory requirements. All faculty maintain active licensure and certification in their areas of expertise, and frequently dual certification in their profession. These requirements, including active professional practice and scholarship in the art of teaching, are what set us apart from other colleges and universities.

The 2023-2024 Academic Year highlights are noted below:

• The addition of a second cohort of 30 students for the Physician Assistant program.

• The Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesia track with 25 new students was added.

• The addition of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing track (added to the post-graduate certificate) in an online format with nine new students.

• The transition of all MSN Programs to a “have it your way” format, including online options to draw from a broader pool while continuing to meet the needs of the community of interest and international students.

• The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care with five new students was added.

• The addition of a part-time SDAP with five new students.

• The addition of a trauma-informed care certificate program.

• The alignment of a dual degree option for MSN/MBA and DNP/MBA.

• Expansion of the Health Resource and Simulation Center to include two on-campus sites and an upgrade of all simulation equipment.

• Full implementation of a competency-based RQI system for pre-licensure students.

• Social Work’s AmeriCorps Survivor Link program with three students in the 2023-24 academic year. The students participated in training about evidence-based domestic violence interventions, healthy relationships, and domestic violence resources in the community.

• The continuation of a 100% job rate for graduates from the CAT program.

• The award of over $200,000 in Great Minds Fellowship grants to students in master’s in CAT, Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, and master’s in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. Fourteen students were awarded this opportunity!

• We were able to expand support for wrap-around services and tutoring for pre-licensure nursing students through the continued Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) grant funding of 2.2 million over the past four years.

• Teach-out agreement for nursing students from Chamberlain College and all students from Notre Dame College.

• Preparation for accreditation /regulatory visits in:

• Ohio Board of Nursing pre-licensure visit (originally scheduled for June 11-12, 2024, now moved to September 2024.

• CCNE ten-year accreditation visit for October 9-11, 2024.

• ARC-PA visit for October 7-8, 2024.

• Completion of the 2023-2024 CACREP self-study to be submitted at the end of July for 10-year reaccreditation, accreditation visit date to be determined.

• The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation granted accreditation of our continuing education in the nursing provider unit for four years, from June 24, 2024-November 30, 2028.

• The launching of the Dean’s Nursing Society to raise funds for student scholarships in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Advancement.

• Expansion of the Breen Beat, the BSONHP publication to include all departments under this umbrella engaging community leaders and alumni in the school and college development.

• Work initiated in partnership with UHHS to design and develop a Nurse midwifery program planned for January 2026.

• Collaborated with Cleveland Clinic for the expansion of the Howley Aspire Nurse Scholars program to increase enrollment of students to 50 per academic year.

• Continuation of the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Nursing Workforce Diversity grant STAR Scholar program, promoting the diversity of the nursing workforce.

• A partnership with UHHS and its Future Nurses Academy as the premier baccalaureate program visit.

• Exploration of a program to be developed with UHHS that would be like an ASPIRE Scholars program with support from a UC Board member.

• Creation of a Trauma-Informed certificate program through the Social Work department. This program was cross-listed with the CAT graduate program.

• Initiation of a BSN curricular revision to align with the new AACN Essentials to be used in future CCNE accreditation.

• Achievement of a 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate for pre-licensure nursing students.

• Faculty being elected to influential positions at state, national, and international levels, including the dean’s appointment to the International Council of Nurses, and second year as Chair of the National League for Nursing.

• Faculty being appointed to regulatory agencies in Ohio.

The school has excelled at supporting the College’s mission, vision, and operations. We will continue to innovate at all levels, focus on student learning needs and success, be global and regional leaders, and support fiscally-sound principles. A heartfelt debt of appreciation is extended to the directors of each program, and the faculty who invest in this college and school and whose work is only, to some degree, reflected in this report. We continue to set our sites on ensuring that the BSONHP is THE premier destination for health professions across Ohio.

Credit Hour Generation and Enrollment

Fall 2023 Undergrad 5936 2771

Fall 2023 Grad 1723 391

Spring 2024 Undergrad 5382 2560

Spring 2024 Grad 2371 414

Undergraduate BSN Program Student Enrollment Trends

*Undergraduate BSN Programs have continued to grow due to partnerships such as ASPIRE, HRSA grant funded STAR program, and growth in the SDAP enrollment. ^The pre-nursing designation will no longer be used in 2024.

BSN retention rates are calculated at the time the student starts NR courses.

Graduate Nursing Program Student Enrollment

*The DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program started in January 2024.

Graduate Nursing Program Student Enrollment (cont.)

The graduate MSN Programs have continued to realize a reduction in enrollment since 2018. COVID-19, changes in tuition reimbursement programs, the nursing shortage commanding high wages at the bedside, and healthcare worker fatigue have impacted recruitment and retention in advanced practice programs. The graduate programs have responded by changing to an online delivery mode for the post-graduate and DNP Programs in 2020. This year we underwent accreditation for a CRNA DNP Program in partnership with Somnia Nurse Anesthesia Program (SNAP) that was approved and admitted our first cohort of 25 nurse anesthesia BSN to DNP Program. We suspended DNP enrollments for the fall awaiting the COA approval.

Social Work Student Enrollment

MSN Overall Enrollment

DNP Enrollment

*Note that these numbers do not include students who are on leave and bridge student enrollment hours

Counseling and Art Therapy Student Enrollment

**Credit Hours Attempted, Complete data not available at time of report

The dual and rigorous accreditation, plus faculty reputation has created a strong national interest in the program. There has been a steady increase in all three-semester enrollment figures. A threat to the program is the initiation of similar programs at other institutions.

Based on new accreditation guidelines, the format for reporting now reflects retention within a calendar year tracked by cohort. This is indicated in the next chart, and publicly available on the Ursuline website. This is tracked as new students are admitted and does not reflect the total number of active students.

Counseling and Art Therapy Student Enrollment (continued)

*Excludes non-degree-seeking students.

**Refers to # of students retained out of the total # of actively enrolled students.

***Retention rate is % of students retained during the academic year out of the total number of students enrolled and active.

Physician Assistant Admissions and Enrollment

The admissions data for the Ursuline College Physician Assistant program over the past three cycles reveals notable trends and developments. The data from the 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and the current 2024-2025 cycle, which is still open, provides insight into the program’s growing popularity and the changing dynamics of the application process.

For the 2022-2023 cycle, the program received 357 applications, with 114 applications still in progress and 241 verified. Moving to the 2023-2024 cycle, there was a significant increase in interest, as evidenced by the 858 total applications, more than doubling the previous year’s figure. This surge included 160 applications in progress and 694 verified applications, indicating a marked rise in both initial interest and completed applications.

The current 2024-2025 cycle, which began in April 2024 and is set to close in September 2024, shows continued strong interest. As of now, there are 228 applications in progress, 32 verified applications, and a total of 263 applicants. It is important to note that these numbers are expected to rise as the cycle progresses, especially with the first admissions day on campus scheduled for late June 2024. The early data suggests that the program is on track to potentially match or exceed previous cycles by the time the application period closes.

Physician Assistant Program Admissions Data

The Ursuline College Physician Assistant program has seen a clear upward trend in applicant interest and engagement. The increase in in-progress and verified applications over the past few years indicates growing recognition and demand for the program. This trend not only underscores the program’s attractiveness and reputation but also highlights the need for continued support and resources to efficiently manage the rising number of applicants.

Respiratory Therapy and Development

The Respiratory Care program was successfully launched in Fall 2023. Beginning with three students, the program completed courses in Professionalism & Leadership in Respiratory Care, Research Methods in Respiratory Care, and Educational Methods in Respiratory Care. Summer 2024 saw the addition of an additional student and two additional courses: Patient & Family Communication and Current Trends in Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care. With each core course in the Respiratory Care program, John Gallagher has incorporated a video podcast with an industry leader as a supplement to the curriculum.

In the Spring of 2023, Mr. Gallagher was instrumental in procuring two mechanical ventilators as a donation from Draeger Medical, Inc., an international medical device company. The devices have been a major addition to the simulation center at Ursuline College and will serve multiple departments in the training of mechanical ventilation and critical care practice. Gallagher has already conducted multiple training sessions with nursing and physician assistant students, highlighting the importance of interprofessional education (IPE). This exciting opportunity has been made public through social media.

Recruitment

Undergraduate Nursing Recruitment Events

In collaboration with the Enrollment Management department, the Undergraduate BSN Programs carried out the following recruitment efforts in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Faculty attended events at Cleveland Clinic for the ASPIRE Program, attended recruitment events at BIOMED, participated in visits for schools, such as St. Joseph Academy, counselor events, individual visits and athlete visits, and calls with students and families. Furthermore, the UHHS Future Nurses Academy was held on-campus twice in Summer 2023.

Graduate Nursing Recruitment Events

Graduate Nursing information sessions were offered as “Walk-in Wednesdays” Students primarily set up individual sessions to do either a conference call or Zoom sessions to learn more about the program. Individual virtual meetings were scheduled throughout the academic year. Active participation in advanced practice nursing conferences continued throughout the year.

Open House

Social Work Recruitment Events

• December 2023 — Dr. Evans and Dr. O’Brien created a holiday video to distribute to current, potential, and interested students.

• October 2023 and March 2024 — Dr. O’Brien participated in the Admissions Events.

• March 2024 — Dr. Evans, Dr. O’Brien, and Kate Teichman held a virtual open house for potential Social Work students.

• April 2024 — Dr. Evans and Kate Teichman met with human services students at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) to offer information about the UC Social Work Program.

• Throughout the year, Dr. Evans provided content for Ursuline social media.

Respiratory Care Recruitment Events

Respiratory Care program director, John Gallagher attended the Ohio Society for Respiratory Care (OSRC) Annual Meeting and Conference in Columbus, Ohio in July 2023. Ursuline College participated in the Exhibit Hall during the meeting, which included a table for marketing the RC program to the 130+ attendees. All inquiries obtained during the event were shared with UCAP staff and follow-ups were completed.

Gallagher attended the AARC Summer Forum conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL in July 2023. The 3-day conference is the annual summer meeting for the AARC where educators, managers, and other leaders assemble to focus on key components of the profession, such as education. Coupled with this meeting was a workshop hosted by CoARC, the accrediting body for our program. He attended this workshop and met personally with our assigned CoARC referee. Gallagher also attended a dinner reception and award ceremony which provided further opportunity for networking with program directors from across the country.

Throughout October 2023, and in honor of National Respiratory Care Week, Gallagher met with more than a dozen respiratory care departments within the hospital systems of northeast Ohio. In addition, visits to all 3 regional associate degree programs were conducted. Each visit included an overview of the program and opportunities for questions and answers.

Also in October of 2023, a promotional video was created and distributed among mailing lists to highlight the features of the Respiratory Care program at Ursuline. This video was the latest in a series of videos featuring the program director and aimed at recruitment of new students.

In May 2023, John Gallagher visited local colleges to meet with second year students that were approaching graduation with associate degrees. These groups of students represent a strong pool of potential students for the RC degree advancement program at Ursuline College.

Counseling and Art Therapy Recruitment Events

CAT program director, Dr. Rebecca D. Miller and several other CAT faculty, together with Graduate Admissions Coordinator, Kaylee Olszewski, completed 20 recruitment and outreach events for 2023-2024. These are detailed further below. Additionally, Dr. Miller held multiple meetings with prospective students and their families, both in person and via Zoom, as well as fielded numerous inquiries on an ongoing basis to provide information about the program, conduct transcript reviews, and provide feedback on candidate materials (i.e., art portfolios) during the inquiry and/or application process. A total of 238 CAT program inquiries were tracked by Admissions from June 1, 2023- May 15, 2024 (the prior year had 502 inquiries, which was a significant uptick from prior years that may be associated with general trends in individuals pursuing new professional pathways in the post-pandemic years).

• 10 virtual information sessions were held, 1x/monthly from August to May, with 113 people registered and 59 confirmed attendees.

• Additionally, outreach presentations and/or information tabling occurred, either in person or virtually, at the following institutions, with potential impacts to over 1,500 individuals in attendance at these events, many of whom stopped by the tables to receive more information. The sessions and tabling focused on educating about the fields of Counseling and Art Therapy, and the distinctive dual-training program offered at Ursuline.

• Cleveland Institute of Art, Virtual Info Session - November 27th

• Cleveland State University, Art Department - November 15th (virtual presentation conducted by Dr. Miller) - 10 undergraduate student attendees

• Defiance College, tabling event - January 9th

• Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), during undergraduate art event

• Cleveland Institute of Art, Career Services Fair - February 6th

• Ohio Northern University - February 8th

• Tri-C Cuyahoga Community College, art event tabling - Feb 29th

• Case Western Reserve University - March 1

• Ursuline Open House - March 2

• WestPACS (western PA colleges and universities) - March 8th

• The program director was also in attendance at the annual American Counseling Association Conference, the All-Ohio Counselor’s Conference, and the virtual Ohio Counseling Association conference. The PD brought CAT program informational materials to these conferences and posted them on bulletin boards or left on general informational tables, as possible.

Accreditation Updates

Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing

CCNE: The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) passed new Essentials for Nursing that will be implemented by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for future accreditations. This adoption will shift education to competency-based assessments. The MSN Accreditation visit will take place in October 2024. The report will be submitted by August 2024. The BSN pre-licensure program will be reviewed for approval by the Ohio Board of Nursing in September (moved from June 2024). Preparation for these visits is underway.

Social Work

CSWE: The Council on Social Work Education’s 2022 Educational Policies and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) require all accredited programs to transition to the 2022 EPAS by July 1, 2025. The Social Work Program initiated discussions this academic year regarding curricular changes that will improve alignment with the standards.

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Completion Program

The Respiratory Care program was granted accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) in 2023. A site visit was completed on September 18 & 19 and the CoARC Board of Commissioners voted to approve Ursuline’s program for accreditation in Nashville, TN on November 4, 2023. The Respiratory Care program now has Provisional Accreditation by the CoARC. Continuing Accreditation is not granted until 3 years of outcome data are collected and reviewed.

Counseling and Art Therapy

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and Accreditation of Educational Programs in Art Therapy (CAAHEP/ACATE): The CAT program completed its second yearly report for CAAHEP/ACATE, which was due September 15, 2023. All sites, supervisors, credentials, and current students were reported; retention, graduation, and positive placement rates; and program and student learning outcomes. The program accreditation was successfully renewed, with no citations. However, the reviewers requested a change to how student cohorts were reported in the management software in January. Following the submission of revised information, the program received a satisfactory renewal.

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP): The faculty has been working diligently this past year to collect and review data to refine program policies, procedures, curriculum, and other areas as part of the CACREP self-study that has been ongoing during the 2023-2024 academic year. The faculty worked in task teams for each of the five areas of the new 2024 CACREP standards, with Program Director leading the charge for all teams. All faculty worked to update and complete curriculum crosswalk grids for their courses across the entire curriculum. CACREP is in the process of transitioning to a new online management system for the submission of the report and at this time is not clear whether it will be available by the end of July, when the self-study is due.

Physician Assistant Program

ARC-PA: The Ursuline College Physician Assistant (PA) program is currently undergoing its accreditation process with the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). The ARC-PA is the recognized accrediting agency that protects the interests of the public and PA profession by defining the standards for PA education and evaluating PA educational programs within the territorial United States to ensure their compliance with those standards.

1. July 15, 2024: The accreditation packet is due to ARC-PA. This comprehensive document includes detailed information about the PA program’s curriculum, faculty qualifications, student performance, and other critical aspects that demonstrate compliance with ARC-PA standards.

2. October 7-8, 2024: The ARC-PA accreditation team will be on campus for an extensive site visit. During this visit, the team will review the program’s facilities, interview faculty, staff, and students, and ensure that the program adheres to the ARC-PA’s rigorous standards.

3. November 2024: Within approximately 30 days following the site visit, Ursuline College will receive a report with the ARC-PA team’s initial findings. The college will then have a 10-day window to respond to any findings or requests for additional information.

4. March 2025: The ARC-PA will convene to discuss the accreditation status of the Ursuline PA program. The college will recieve the final determination of the accreditation status shortly after this meeting.

Provisional Monitoring Phase: The Ursuline College PA program is currently in the Provisional Monitoring phase. This phase is part of the accreditation process for new PA programs and involves regular evaluations to ensure continued compliance with ARC-PA standards. It includes ongoing assessments of the program’s progress and adherence to the initial accreditation criteria. The college will undergo one more site visit at approximately 18 months following provisional accreditation. This visit is critical as it provides further validation of the program’s quality and sustainability.

Licensure and Board Certification

NCLEX-RN State Board Exam Pass Rates

The following statistics illustrate Ursuline College pass rates in comparison to state and national rates. For Ohio Board of Nursing approval purposes, the nursing program pass rate must meet within 95% of the National pass rates. New regulations now require graduates to take the NCLEX within 6 months of graduation, or not be counted in the school pass rate tabulation. Use of ATI, a capstone NCLEX preparation course, the ATI Live Review, and the VATI Review Course continue to be major sources of success for students and students will continue to benefit from these resources; also, faculty members are implementing new teaching/learning strategies to enhance deep learning. The success of these new initiatives continues to be monitored. During the pandemic, we saw a significant drop in NCLEX-RN scores. Lack of clinical experiences, online learning, and limited instructor contact have negatively impacted scores. As evidenced by Ohio scores, this trend is across all schools in Ohio. The Next Generation NCLEX (NGN-NCLEX) format was deployed in April 2023. Thus far, the outcomes are positive.

MSN APRN Board Certification Examination Results

These following numbers are based on the students with degrees conferred in May 2022, August 2022, and January 2023. These graduates are considered in the pool of students in which board certification is applicable based on when they completed the program and can take the board certifying exam as an AGNP, AGCNS, AGACNP, PMHNP, or FNP. These students account for the board certifying exam results for the 2022-2023 Academic year. Note: Most NP students complete the AANP exam while the AGACNP and PMHNP can only take the ANCC Exam.

AGCNS

Counseling and Art Therapy Examination Outcomes

NCE (National Counseling Exam)

NCMHCE (National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam)

NCE Exam - taken in the last semester or after graduation

NCMHCE - taken post-graduation after 3000 hours of supervised work experience

Counselor knowledge and skills

Advanced knowledge and skills related to diagnoses and treatment of mental and emotional disorders

ATCB Board Certification Exam for ATR-BC

BC Exam - Taken after completion of 1,000 of supervised experience after graduation

Art Therapy knowledge and skills

Counselor Licensure Test Pass Rates (NCE/NCMHCE)

Data based on calendar year

Note: Beginning in 2024, the OCSWMFT will no longer supply programs with exam data for the NCMHCE

*December 2023 data was not made available

**Exam data for November and December 2022 was reported incomplete by the OCSWMFT Board via NBCC and they are working on rectifying a technical issue

*The Art Therapy Credential Board (ATCB) national office has not provided data since 2020 while undergoing transitions in leadership and it remains unclear if they will resume providing data at any point in the future.

Undergraduate BSN Program Development

and Maintenance

Ohio

Student Nurses Association (OhSNA) Fall Conference

In October, six Student Nurses of Ursuline College (SNUC) members attended the Ohio Student Nurses Association (OhSNA) fall conference in Columbus. Seniors, Christos Tomaras and Baleigh Groth placed first in the NCLEX challenge tournament, the first Ursuline College win since 2010! Additionally, Christos was recently named OhSNA Secretary.

Summer Visits From UH Future Nurse Academy and ASPIRE Bootcamp

Breen was buzzing this summer with future nurses visiting campus as part of two unique immersion experiences. First, University Hospitals Future Nurse Academy spent the day at Ursuline College on June 29 as part of their two-week camp for high school students. The activities for this eventful day on campus included a nursing escape room, HoloLens activities, and a nursing student panel. This was a great opportunity for future nurses to learn more about the nursing profession while at the same time learning about all the opportunities Ursuline has to offer.

In July, the Howley Foundation ASPIRE Scholars visited Ursuline College as part of their summer boot camp. The ASPIRE Nurse Scholars program selects approximately 50 high school juniors from a list of applicants from Cleveland-area schools. The students participate in a 12-week enrichment program to develop their understanding of a nursing career. During their visit to Ursuline College, the students had the opportunity to tour the campus and learn more about the Ursuline nursing program.

Second Degree Accelerated Program (SDAP)

The SDAP program continued to offer three full-time start dates during the 2023-2024 academic year commencing in January, May, and August. In addition, a part-time cohort was launched in January 2024. In total 6 cohorts are running in the SDAP program: two in January, one in May, and two in August. The May 2022 cohort began with 20 students and graduated 16 in August 2023. The August 2022 cohort began with 33 students and graduated 33 in December 2023. The January 2023 cohort began with 25 students and graduated 24 in May 2024. The May 2023 cohort began with 12 students and is currently at 10 students entering their final two courses with an anticipated graduation date of August 2024. The August 2023 cohort began with 31 students and is currently at 28 students entering their senior-level

coursework with anticipated graduation in December 2024. The January 2024 cohort began with 39 students and is currently 38 students preparing to enter their junior-level coursework. The part-time January 2024 cohort began with 5 and is currently at 5 finishing their sophomore level course work. The May 2024 cohort began with 12 students who had just begun their sophomore-level coursework. The August 2024 cohort is anticipated to be another dual cohort with a projected 40 students. The SDAP program graduated 84 students between August 2023 and May 2024. The NCLEXRN pass rate for the SDAP program for the January 2022 cohort (graduated May 2023) was 96.9% (31/32). The May 2022 cohort (graduated August 2023) was 100% (16/16). The August 2022 cohort (graduated December 2023) was 100% (33/33). Students from the January 2023 cohort have just begun testing. Thirteen students from the January 2023 cohort have been tested thus far and have been successful. The NCLEX pass rate for SDAP students was improved across the board.

RN to BSN Program

The RN-BSN program had (18) active and (11) inactive students during the 2023-2024 academic year. Admissions to the RN-BSN program during the 2023-2024 academic year included (9) enrollments that converted to 8 sustained students. Of the enrollments, 7 were post licensure and 1 were pre-licensure dual enrollment students. Six students graduated from the RN-BSN program during the 2023-2024 academic year which included 4 in August 2023, 2 in December 2023 and none in May 2024. There is also 1 student anticipated to graduate in August of 2024. Initiatives for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year include:

Program Recruitment

• Increase program recruitment by collaborating and partnering with local hospital systems and community colleges

• Identify education coordinators within CCF/UH/Metro/VA Hospital and seek opportunities to advertise the program.

Curriculum Review

• Work with UCAP Staff to review the current curriculum and potentially streamline General Education courses to ensure marketability within the community.

• Create a process for capturing Summer Clinical Materials earlier in the academic year.

• Discuss and review the current RN-BSN-MSN pathways to ensure it is seamless.

BSN Honors Program

The BSN Honors program had 4 active students during the 2023-2024 academic year. Three students graduated in December 2023 and one in May 2024. Three students were accepted to present at MNRS in spring 2024 and one had a manuscript accepted. Four students applied to the honors program in the 20242025 academic year, and all were accepted.

Student Advisory Council

The Dean’s Student Advisory Council (SAC) continued during the 2023-2024 academic year. The council was comprised of students from the traditional BSN program, the Second-Degree Accelerated Program (SDAP), STAR Scholars and Aspire. All academic levels were represented. The council met on October 2, 2023, November 20, 2023, February 19, 2024, and April 22, 2024. Student feedback was elicited on the peri-op experience and proposed changes, RQI integration and proposed policy, integration of HoloLens experiences, clinical placements, and strategies to improve clinical compliance. Students were also updated on changes to clinical requirements and clinical placements, interprofessional education experiences and ATI products as well as their integration.

IPE Activities for 2023-2024

The Interprofessional Education (IPE) committee continued its work during the 2023-2024 academic year. The committee was chaired by the IPE Coordinator Ebony Hardee. Sample IPE initiatives are laid out in the chart.

BIOMED BIO-MED Science Academy STEM School

NEOMED University; Rootstown, OH

May 29. 2024

The Ursuline team has been notified that BIOMED Medical Terminology/Phlebotomy and Patient Center Care Tech courses will be offered in the future. BIOMED is looking to offer College Credit Plus for Medical Terminology but would like their instructors to teach the course.

September 13, 2023

The following faculty and staff attended BIOMED for a recruitment event: Faculty & Staff: Mike Brown/ Ebony Hardee/ Cait Yeager/ Students: Simranjyot (Sammie) Kaur. The team met with high school juniors and provided an overview of what students should think about when choosing a prospective college/university. The team used Innovative tools such as a Ventriloscope and Vein Finder to introduce technology to the students.

March 21, 22, and 27, 2024

BSONHP Nursing and PA faculty participated in the “Amazing Patient Race at NEOMED”. Nursing and PA students were broken down into small groups.

May 29, 2024

Further discussion is needed regarding collaboration and ensuring potential alignment of the rules and guidelines of a potential College Credit Plus program.

September 13, 2023

We will follow up with students during the early portion of the fall semester. E. Hardee will present the opportunity to teach CCP courses during the upcoming faculty meeting.

NR 100: Foundational Medical Terminology

NR 102: Introduction to Team Training Using TeamSTEPPS®

May 29, 2024

P. Sharpnack will follow up with Dr. LaFontana regarding potential next steps.

March 21, 22, and 27, 2024

Ursuline students will participate in this opportunity in the future.

September 13, 2023

Will follow up regarding the next steps October 2023

March 21, 22, and 27, 2024

Ursuline faculty will participate in the upcoming follow-up meeting with NEOMED staff for planning for Spring 2025.

NEOMED University; Rootstown, OH

Activity

February 17, 2024

K. Dillon & S. Mastrodonato recently helped facilitate the Team Stepps event virtually with NEOMED on 2/17/2024 for senior nursing students in NR 404.

January 9, 2024

E. Hardee & S. Dugan are emailing one another about reestablishing an IPE activity for nursing students. S. Dugan is working to gain access to email communications and activity details to reestablish what was previously started.

November 17, 2023

E. Hardee & S. Mastrodonato facilitated the Interdisciplinary unfolding case study with NEOMED and other local colleges and universities.

November 6, 2023

IPE Activity

Facilitator training was available on Friday, November 3, 2023, for faculty and staff assisting with the IPE activity taking place for senior nursing students on November 17. E. Hardee and S. Mastrodonato will be in attendance and facilitating student groups. A second facilitator training was scheduled for Monday, November 6, 2023. E. Hardee & and S. Mastrodonato were also assigned to lead the huddle session with nursing students during the experience.

October 3rd & 4th, 2023

A meeting regarding the Amazing Patient Race took place with Stephanie Zampino. A general overview of the experience was shared with team members. E. Hardee will work to recruit additional faculty at Ursuline to assist with facilitation. Currently, K. Fedor and E. Schroder are scheduled to attend.

May 30, 2024

Immersion (Peri-Op)

Ursuline School of Nursing held its next installment of the Peri-Op Immersion on campus with CCF and UH being in attendance. Radiology Immersion was also included in the experience, and team members from Talent Acquisition also attended.

Next Steps

February 17, 2024

Facilitators recently had a debrief of the event, and the next session for the academic year will be on 11/15/2024 and 2/7/2025.

January 9, 2024

E. Hardee will seek additional information regarding which course this IPE activity was previously aligned with and will follow up with S. Dugan via email.

November 17, 2023

Ursuline students were placed in small groups and contributed feedback based on supporting a patient and family experiencing challenges during a recent hospitalization and preparing for discharge.

Follow-up

February 17, 2024

Ursuline faculty will coordinate the next steps with the upcoming students group.

November 6, 2023

E. Hardee and S. Mastrodonato have briefly met to discuss the upcoming experience. Both of us serve as facilitators for the IPE Activity. E. Hardee will try to recruit 2-3 additional faculty for the upcoming Amazing Patient Race.

January 9, 2024

E. Hardee and S. Dugan will set up a future meeting time to further discuss.

November 17, 2023

Students were expected to complete pre-work before the experience and post assignments and surveys afterward to receive full credit.

October 3, 2023

Ursuline Staff must send student names and email addresses to C. Butler of NEOMED by 10/25/2023.

E. Hardee plans to observe the first session and participate in the second session scheduled on 11/7/2023.

November 6, 2023

There is no immediate followup regarding the upcoming IPE Activity. E. Hardee and S. Zampino are scheduled to meet on December 11, 2023, for a follow-up meeting regarding the Amazing Patient Race.

May 30, 2024

E. Hardee will work with Education team members at the hospitals to coordinate the next peri-op Immersion during the upcoming academic year.

October 3, 2023

Follow up with C. Butler 10/25/2023.

May 30, 2024

The next peri-op Immersion will take place in September 2024.

Immersion (Peri-Op)

Immersion (Radiology)

January 25, 2024

CCF & Metro came to Ursuline College for the second installment of Peri-Op immersion. E. Hardee reviewed documents, expectations, and videos created by UH for students assigned to this site.

September 19, 2023

CCF/Metro/UH team members hosted our first installment of the Peri-Op Immersion for AY 23-24. There was an average of (10) students in each group. Hospital team members presented content involving the peri-operative experience using PowerPoint, small group discussions, activities, and gaming.

December 5, 2023

Dr. G. Laukhuf hosted a Radiology immersion for traditional nursing students in NR 255 via Zoom.

July 13, 2023

E. Hardee met with L. Gardner and S. Knauss regarding starting an IR immersion within the CCF hospital system. L. Gardner reported that the leadership of the Radiology department is currently getting settled within their new role and additional time is needed.

January 30, 2024

Ursuline faculty and staff hosted a CAPs simulation at Gilmore Academy with UC 201 students.

August 29, 2023

P. Kronk, J. Johnson, & C. Yeager hosted an afternoon session of the Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS), open to the entire College. Faculty, staff, and students were given assignments and instructional supplies to assist with the implementation. Team members from Metro Health attended and participated in the event. They will continue to take the next steps in setting up the experience at their institution.

August 2023

The online OCCP course has been cancelled for the fall 2023 semester.

Next Steps

January 25, 2024

The next Immersion will take place for SDAP students in June 2024.

Follow-up

January 25, 2024

E. Hardee will follow up with the respective hospital systems to solidify a date.

September 19, 2023

Students will complete (12) clinical hours during their upcoming NR 335 (Pre & Intra Op) & 455 (PACU) courses, respectively.

December 5, 2023

All NR 255 traditional students will rotate through UH Radiology during the spring 2024 semester.

September 19, 2023

E. Hardee has updated the Student and Preceptor Handbooks to Include Metro Health. E. Hardee will continue to collect and review preceptor paperwork. B. Fellows will review the forms, and all forms will be posted in the NR 255335-455 playground for future use.

December 5, 2023

E. Hardee will alert S. Phifer to the update regarding the student group in preparation for the spring 2024 clinical experience.

July 13, 2023

It’s recommended that we roll out the Radiology immersion at CCF during the spring 2024 semester.

January 30, 2024

The next CAPs simulation has yet to be scheduled.

July 13, 2023

E. Hardee will meet with the leadership staff at CCF in the future.

August 29, 2023

The next CAP Simulation is scheduled for Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Discussions regarding facility space and logistics are ongoing but must be confirmed soon.

January 30, 2024

Updates will be available shortly.

August 2023

E. Hardee will continue to meet with T. Reimschisel to plan for the spring 2024 semester.

August 29, 2023

Follow-up regarding where the experience will be housed in the future and workload is needed.

August 2023

TBD

CAPS

CWRU

Consortium

July 2023

The Online Clinical Collaborative Practice (OCCP) IPE course rollout is delayed until Spring 2024.

Next Steps

July 2023

The online course will be offered at some colleges/universities as early as the spring 2024 semester, but Ursuline will continue to host internal department discussions regarding implementation.

Follow-up

April 15, 2024

Members of the Consortium met on Friday, April 5, 2024. E. Hardee is the co-chair of the planning committee for the upcoming Ohio IPE Consortium Conference, which will take place on Monday, June 3, 2024. If any faculty member desires to attend.

March 7, 2024

Members of the Consortium met on Friday, March 1, 2024. E. Hardee is serving as the cochair of the planning committee for the upcoming Ohio IPE Consortium Conference, which will take place on Monday, June 3, 2024.

December 1, 2023

E. Hardee continues to participate in large and subgroup meetings to formulate bylaws. Additional supportive documents related to meeting minutes are located on Basecamp, which the Ohio IPE Consortium group utilizes.

November 3, 2023

Within the past month, E. Hardee met with the larger Ohio OPE Consortium group and a subgroup to outline components of bylaws to consider once the group is formed. Our feedback will be shared and discussed in future meetings.

October 6, 2023

Met with members of the Ohio IPE Consortium to discuss further planning for developing a Board of Directors. Members are also breaking off into small groups with specific directions to report to the larger group.

April 15, 2024

E. Hardee is meeting with the Planning committee of the consortium group bi-monthly to plan for the upcoming conference.

March 7, 2024

E. Hardee will start meeting with the Planning committee to plan for the upcoming conference.

April 15, 2024 N/A

December 1, 2023

Minimal changes have taken place, except for further planning and discussion. Meetings will resume in January 2024.

March 7, 2024

E. Hardee will continue to participate in upcoming planning meetings.

November 3, 2023

Team members will continue to meet monthly to discuss the next steps in formulating a Board of Directors and strategic plan, with the aim of finalizing these by Spring 2024.

November 3, 2023

E. Hardee will attend the next meeting, which is on the first Friday of each month.

October 6, 2023

Team members will continue to meet monthly to the discuss next steps to formulate a Board of Directors and strategic plan by Spring 2024.

October 6, 2023

E. Hardee will attend the next upcoming meeting on the first Friday of the month. The next meeting is Friday, November 3, 2023.

Consortium (cont.)

Activity

September 1, 2023

Leadership team members met to discuss the next steps in forming the Consortium. T. Reimschisel provided general feedback from his colleague from a legal standpoint.

Members of the leadership team have also decided to divide up into small groups and have some members discuss creating a strategic plan while others will work on logistics regarding how to formulate the Ohio group.

July 21, 2023

After attending the June 8, 2023, Consortium event at The Ohio State University. E. Hardee communicated the request to be a member of the “Ohio IPE Consortium Leadership Team” when a call was made for those who expressed an interest.

Next Steps

September 1, 2023

The leadership team will meet from the first Friday of the month until the end of the year. Small groups will meet between meetings to report their findings during our upcoming monthly meetings.

Follow-up

September 1, 2023

The leadership team has decided to meet monthly to plan the next steps of solidifying the consortium group.

Art & Insight

TeamSTEPPS

More information will be available in the future.

More information will be available in the future.

Health Resource and Simulation Center (HRSC)

The

usage is outlined below.

Spring 2024 Usage

Main Lab Hours

Health Assessment Lab Hours

Supervised Lab Hours

Simulation Hours

HoloLens Hours

227 hours (course labs & testing) 9% increase from Spring 2023, mainly due to Part-time SDAP use

113 hours (170% increase from Spring 2023 likely due to increased use by NR 235, PT SDAP, and PA program)

33.5 hours scheduled, student practice hours logged: 53.75 hours (20% decrease in hours scheduled from Spring 2023, likely due to increase main lab time for other labs and holiday schedule)

46.5 hours (same as Spring 2023)

48 hours (118% increase from Spring 2023 likely due to increased number of cohorts and incorporating into 215 and 465)

HRC Improvements made in 2023-2024

• Upgraded simulation equipment as part of Laerdal’s flex plan. SimMan, SimMom, and SimJunior were installed in May 2023.

• Renovated spaces in Dauby to create a new classroom (DB 124), Health Assessment Room (DB 120), and Simulation Room (DB 116), as well as new storage closets for the PA and CRNA programs and a new control room (DB 118).

• Worked with Jim Simonson to purchase all equipment and supplies for new HRC spaces.

• Purchased new IV pads (5) for PIV insertion training.

• Created two mobile testing stations with laptops and webcams for use in NR 235 head to toe testing, giving us the ability to record testing in PH 107 (health assessment lab) instead of the main lab.

Evaluation of Goals from 2023-2024

• Increase use of simulation in the undergraduate program by 10% next academic year.

• Simulation hours remained the same in Fall and Spring semesters as last academic year. This is due to the same faculty continuing the same simulations as last academic year and other faculty not adding new simulations. Goal not met; will revise for next AY.

• Incorporate at least 1 simulation experience into the graduate program per semester.

• Attempted to work with acute care NP faculty to incorporate simulation experience in fall semester. We completed a simulation template with scenario, but the faculty chose to use virtual simulation experience through EHR Go instead of an in-person simulation. Goal partially met, will consider feasibility for next AY.

• Increase use of HoloLens in the undergraduate program by 10% next academic year.

• HoloLens hours remained the same in Fall semester as last academic year. Hours increased by 118% in Spring semester due to incorporating a new scenario into NR 215, a new prioritization exercise in NR 465, and trialing incorporation into NR 255. Goal Met.

• Incorporate use of EHR tutor and barcode scanning into at least 2 simulation experiences and continue to evaluate need for use/feasibility of use in kinesthetic testing.

• While EHR tutor was used to teach barcode scanning in NR 255 SDAP during lab day, incorporation of this tool in simulation and kinesthetic testing was not done. This is mainly due to students not being trained on EHR tutor in other courses, which makes it difficult to incorporate into simulation. Goal partially met, will consider feasibility for next AY.

• Streamline process for reserving HRC spaces for all BSONHP programs.

• Met with Barb Helms in Registrar’s office about utilizing Astra, an online scheduling system currently used by the registrar’s office. Waiting on grant funding to help build templates in Astra for use by HRC. Goal partially met; will continue for next AY.

• Increase accuracy of documentation of student supervised lab hours through streamlined process.

• We were able to have students sign in starting Spring 2024, in which students logged approximately 54 hours of practice time. Goal partially met; will continue for next AY.

Competency Testing

The transition from D2L based assessments to ATI based assessments was completed in spring 2023. During the 20232024 academic year all courses utilized ATI for the competency-based assessments. While we have consistently met the SEP goal that 80% of students achieve a 76% or greater on their competency exams, 2023 was the first year that we also met the ASL goal that 80% of students achieve a 76% or better on their NR 404 competency assessment.

Howley ASPIRE Scholars

The Breen School of Nursing and Health Professions, Cleveland Clinic, and the Howley Foundation continued to collaborate to support the ASPIRE program. The ASPIRE program supports diverse students from the Cleveland Metropolitan School District who aspire to be nurses. The support comes in the way of financial, professional socialization, and academic wrap around services. The chart below outlines enrollment and retention:

Retention/Attrition

Number of students beginning this academic year 2022-2023

Number of students end of Fall 2022 semester

Number

end of Spring 2023 semester

Enrollment by Semester

• Fall 2023 there were five students enrolled.

• Spring 2024 there was one student enrolled.

• Anticipated enrollment for fall 2024 is 14 students.

• Anticipated enrollment for fall 2025 is about fifty students.

The first Howley ASPIRE Scholars graduated in the 2023-2024 academic year. The chart below displays the number of graduates by semester.

Program/Student Accomplishments

• Two students received the Kenan Dulzer Award for Clinical Excellence at Convocation this year.

• Two students are Resident Advisors.

• Two students are Orientation Leaders.

• Several students have participated in SNUC.

• One student is the chairperson of the Latino Alliance

• Two students received the Daria Scheafe Award at the Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program Senior Graduation Ceremony.

• Fall 2023 the first Howley Aspire Scholar graduated.

• Spring 2024 eight Howley Aspire Scholars graduated and 7/8 of them have jobs.

• One student had the most tutoring sessions (34) and had an article written about her in the newsletter.

• For Spring 2024 semester, 85% of the Howley Aspire Scholars achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

STAR Scholars (HRSA NWD Grant)

In July 2021, The Breen School of Nursing and Health Professions was identified as a recipient of a 2.2-million-dollar HRSA Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant. This grant was utilized to support the STAR Scholars Program. The STAR (success, transformation, achieve and resilience) Scholar’s program was created to address health inequities in our community by increasing the pipeline of diverse nurses entering the profession, and by increasing awareness among all nursing graduates of disparities and social determinants of health. The STAR Scholar’s program goals included: Improve access to, as well as quality of, social and academic support services, including mentoring, tutoring, and a Summer Institute, fund student scholarships, provide faculty with professional development to improve instruction and increase sensitivity to the unique needs of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and recruit and retain more nursing faculty members of color. Below are the data for the current STAR Scholar cohorts:

Cohort I Semester

Cohort II

STAR Scholars (HRSA NWD Grant) cont.

Cohort III

2024 Anticipated # 21 (added a scholar)

Special STAR Events

Summer Intensives August 2023 42

Time Management

Professional Development Sessions Year Round 30

Cleveland Clinic on Campus Visit 9/29/23 8

Breast Cancer Walk 10/17/23 6

Winter Intensives January 2024 22

Star Off Campus Dinner August 2023 16

STAR Scholars Spring Retreat Go Ape 4/6/24 26

Preparation for courses being taken in current semester, guest speakers, STAR expectations and cohort bonding

Lori Lubman held 45-minute sessions with scholars to assist with deficiencies in time management

Representatives from the Cleveland Clinic visited campus to have a session with scholars about resume writing, interview tips, and LinkedIn. Students were offered positions and the opportunity to tour and shadow a facility

Students volunteered at the My Sisters Keeper Annual Breast Cancer Walk alongside the Black Nurses Society of Cleveland

Preparation for courses being taken in the current semester, guest speaker, and cohort bonding

Off-campus dinner to introduce students to peer mentors, and go over expectations for the STAR Scholars program

Students participated in outdoor adventures that helped with team building, persistence and confidence Lunch and Learn 3/25/24 6

3 sessions during the lunch hour with Diane Wallace focused on exploring through the creation of collages the strategies, strengths, and resources you have or need to increase your ability to maintain overall wellness

4/18/24 8

4/29/24 20

Dr. Corinn book signing 10/11/23 28

Hillcrest Tour and Lunch 1/12/24 36

End of the Year Dip Party 5/8/24 20

We will explore through the creation of intention stones, positive affirmations, and external resources that support our abilities to remain resilient when facing adversity.

Part III: Resiliency. We will celebrate an identified accomplishment and learn about focusing on the strengths and resources that support the achievement of our goals. Tips on how to shift our focus when facing adversity.

Dr. Corinn returned to campus with copies of her new book and journal. She spoke about her nursing journey, gave tips for navigating nursing school and her journal, and signed books for students

Students were able to take a tour of each floor at Hillcrest Hospital meet the nurses and learn more about their roles. They also got to hear about the amazing opportunities from working at the Cleveland Clinic

As students dropped off their tutor logs, they were able to enjoy chips and dip to celebrate the semester

Successes and achievements in 2023-2024 as well as plans for improvement for next year

• Retained all our Cohort III scholars from the Fall of 2023

• Students got involved in a variety of organizations, took leadership roles and created new organizations.

• Students in Cohort II have created meaningful cohort relationships that contributed to their success in their academics

• Cohort III students were able to use the Freshman Forgiveness Policy to have a fresh start and continue pursuing their degree at Ursuline

• Spring of 2024, 5 students got straight A’s, 15 students got A’s and B’s, 7 students received 1 C

• Creation of a STAR Study Stash where students can come and get microbiology and A & P coloring books, quick study guides, highlighters, post-it notes, notecards, and more!

• We have our first scholar graduating in the Fall of 2024, and 5 graduating in the Spring of 2025

Next year, plan to continue to begin the cohort with the emphasis of relationship building and communication. Also, try and get the cohorts together more often as well. Working on a plan of how to support students who are in their 2nd and 3rd semesters of nursing, this year included a subscription to Simple Nursing.

Special events planned for 2024-2025

• Planning another summer event for scholars, they enjoyed the last summer meet up.

• Students can join the Black Nurses Society of Cleveland and NSNA as they begin to prepare for socialization in the field and graduation.

BSN Student Success/Tutoring

Tutoring for nursing courses was offered by Ms. Sandra Mastrodonato. Students sought tutoring from all levels of nursing except junior II and senior I. Of students seeking tutoring 69.6% were sophomores, 21.7% were juniors, and 8.7 % were seniors. Of the students seeking tutoring, 65.2% were ethnically diverse students and 17.4% were SDAP students, which is significantly higher than 54.5% and 3% last academic year. One of the students identified as ESL. The number of students, sessions, and total hours tutored for the 2021-2022 academic year are presented in the following table:

In comparison to the 2022-2023 academic year, the total number of hours was down by 12% and the total number of sessions was down by 6%. Students were from the traditional program, SDAP program, which included both Aspire and Star Scholars’ programs and included sophomores, juniors, and seniors. No freshman sought tutoring. The topics covered most frequently were math for dosage calculation, cardiac system, and pharmacology topics.

Undergraduate Nursing Student Development and Scholarship

Sigma Global Induction (Iota Psi): 15 students

BSN Honor Graduates: 4 students

National Student Nurses Association (SNUC):

• Leadership: 4 students

• Membership: 26 students

Graduate Nursing Program Development

and Maintenance

Ranked 3rd in Ohio for Nursing Master’s Degree

In its annual Best Graduate Schools listing, US News and World Report ranked Ursuline College’s master’s degree in nursing as third in Ohio sharing the position with the University of Cincinnati. The program was in a five-way tie for the 41st spot in the nation.

“The rankings demonstrate that small colleges provide students with an excellent nursing education, great clinical experiences and dedicated professors,” states Patricia A. Sharpnack DNP, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, ANEF, FAAN, Dean and Strawbridge Professor of Ursuline’s Breen School of Nursing and Health Professions. “After graduation, our students are hired the country’s premier health systems, many located right here in Cleveland.”

New Nurse Anesthesia DNP Track Receives COA Accreditation

The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) approved initial accreditation for the new Nurse Anesthesia track within the Ursuline BSN-to-DNP program at Ursuline College in collaboration with SNAP --Somnia Nurse Anesthesia Program, LLC. The full-time, 36-month program prepares baccalaureate-educated nurses to become nurse anesthetists with a doctorate in nursing practice. As of 2022, new graduates from nurse anesthesia programs are required to have a terminal degree such as a DNP to enter practice. The unique hybrid format includes online coursework with in-person simulated and clinical learning experiences across the United States at select locations. Students are required to travel to Ursuline College’s campus three times for simulation immersions while studying in clinical practices in locations close to their homes, when possible.

Graduate Nursing Committee

The Graduate Nursing Committee (GNC) met on the following dates for the 2023-2024 academic year: September 18, 2023, November 27, December 4, 2023 (Colloquium), January 29, March 25, and May 6, 2024. The Graduate Nursing Committee is responsible for oversight of the graduate nursing programs which includes the MSN and DNP programs. At each GNC meeting, the committee reviewed student enrollment, student progression, marketing, and recruitment. Student comments and suggestions were reviewed, and policies were clarified for any areas of concern. Student progression and student accomplishments were reviewed as well. New program development and faculty needs were included in each meeting discussion. This academic year, the GNC continued the Student Advisory Meetings also referred to as “think tanks” for students to provide input and clarify questions or concerns. The Think Tank was revised to be integrated into courses, so a faculty member not involved with teaching the students led the discussion. Students from

Ursuline

each level of the program participated to obtain views from all levels of the program. A structured interview process was used, and constructive feedback was received from the students. In addition, a survey was developed using the Think Tank questions and feedback and emailed to all graduate nursing students to solicit feedback. The Think Tank feedback was reviewed by the A&E committee with a summary provided to the GNC.

DNP Steering Committee: Chair, Dr. Janet Baker

The DNP Steering Committee met on the following dates: September 12, 2023, Nov 14, 2023, January 25, March 21, May 9, and May 24, 2024. Additional meetings were held to hear three students’ DNP Project proposals. All DNP project proposals were approved for implementation in spring 2024. The primary work of the DNP Steering Committee was focused on reviewing student progression, reviewing new admission files, scholarly project development, and the oversight and development of DNP policies and procedures related to student learning experiences. The committee spent several meetings planning for planning for the larger classes to accommodate the nurse anesthesia students. Various teaching resources were evaluated for adaptation to the online course. Those resources included Academic Writer, Intellectus Statistics, and the SPSS Grad Packet for use by DNP students and faculty. The committee reviewed and updated the DNP Project Guidelines as well as the DNP student Handbook to incorporate changes warranted by the addition of the Nurse Anesthesia DNP track. The DNP curriculum for the Nurse Anesthesia with revisions to the postmaster DNP curriculum was added. The Postmaster DNP curriculum plan is now organized so that the coursework can be completed in 18 months. The DNP Steering Committee also reviewed and updated the DNP systematic Evaluation Plan for the 2023-2024 academic year on May 21, 2024.

The Graduate Nursing Assessment and Evaluation Committee (AEC): Chair, Dr. Richard Martin

The Assessment and Evaluation committee met on the following dates: November 16, 2023, and April 22, May 15, and May 30, 2024. The Graduate Nursing Assessment and Evaluation Committee focuses on developing the methods used to collect and analyze data to promote continuous quality improvement in the graduate nursing program. The AEC focused on data collection and analysis for the Systematic Evaluation Plan for inclusion in the Continuous Improvement Progress Report for the MSN program and ongoing evaluation of the DNP program. The Assessment and Evaluation committee reviewed data received from all program surveys including the 1 and 3 annual alumni surveys, employer surveys, and MSN exit surveys completed by students in May, August, and December. The MSN Systematic Evaluation Plan was revised to capture the data required for Standard IV of the CCNE evaluation criteria and data was collected and then entered. Results were analyzed and presented by AEC to the Graduate Nursing Committee. The A&E developed a multi-stage action plan to increase response to Employer surveys. Course evaluation surveys for both MSN and DNP courses for summer 2023 and fall 2023 were reviewed and summarized for the GNC as well.

Graduate

Nursing Curriculum Subcommittee: Chair, Dr. Connie Beal

The curriculum sub-committee had a total of nine meetings in the 2023/2024 academic year. The committee met on September 25, 2023, November 13, 2023, February 5, 2024, February 26, 2024, March 18, 2024, April 15, 2024, April 29, 2024, May 13, 2024, and May 20, 2024. The committee is comprised of 5 faculty members representing acute care, psych-mental health, and primary care tracks. The major focus of the committee was centered around mapping the AACN essentials which outline the necessary curriculum content and expected competencies of graduates from Graduate and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. The committee explored multiple APRN simulation apps and software. Additional outcomes are listed in the BSONHP Graduate Nursing Annual Report.

Mentoring and Practicum Subcommittee: Chair, Dr. Michele Duns

Five Clinical Instructors met with Committee Chair Dr. Duns on November 7, 2023 and March 28, 2024 for the fall and spring semesters. The agenda for each meeting included clinical documentation and clinical site placements. Data from the prior semester’s clinical site evaluations and preceptor evaluations were reviewed. The committee also reviewed and approved revised Preceptor evaluations developed by NONPF to be used by the Graduate Nursing Program for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner tracks (AGNP). The revised Preceptor Evaluation of Student Form was implemented as a pilot in the Advanced Diagnostics class. The results of that pilot were reviewed, and it was determined that an additional column needed to be added to the form to allow for the students to complete their self-evaluation of the clinical experience. This change will be made to the form and this form will be implemented for students completing NR 616 and NR 617 in the Fall and then for NR 618 and NR 619 in the Spring and then NR 638 in the Summer of 2025. By Fall 2025, all clinical courses for the FNP or AGNP tracks will be using the 2024 NONPF Preceptor Evaluation of Student Form. Clinical instructors discussed ways to connect with students early in the semester to create an ongoing dialogue during the semester. It was determined that clinical instructors would attend the associated didactic courses and if this was not feasible, set up individual Zoom meetings with students. This will enhance clinical site visits and communications with the students’ assigned preceptors. The clinical instructors are pleased with the communication of the clinical assignments early in the semester with access to the clinical courses for evaluation of the clinical logs and case studies submitted by the students.

HRSA Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) Grant

For the academic year 2023-2024, Ursuline College did not apply for additional funds from the NFLP as funds were still available for students for this academic year. Eleven students received NFLP funds for the 2023-2024 academic year. Dr. Patricia Sharpnack is the PI and manages the funding.

Interprofessional Education (IPE - Graduate Nursing)

Two students were selected to participate in the Wade Park VA Nurse Practitioner Residency Program beginning July 2023. This is an interprofessional education experience and only four students are selected. The program participated in a virtual IPE learning experience with the NEOMD PharmD students and medical students in the fall of 2022. The learning experience was an interprofessional approach to reviewing case studies and discussing collaborative treatment. All the participants valued this experience. In August 2023 graduate nurses participated in a live IPE experience with University Hospitals PharmD residents who led the interprofessional discussion on six case studies. Students were assigned to an interprofessional group, and each group worked through the case students to develop treatment plans for common diagnostic areas. The event was held at Ursuline College and evaluated by all participants to be a valuable learning experience with requests for further opportunities of this nature.

Graduate Nursing Colloquium

The 2023 annual Graduate Nursing Colloquium was held at the Corporate College Colloquium on December 4, 2022, with a virtual option provided. Sixty-four individuals participated via Zoom and more than 165 guests, students, and faculty participated in this event. Thirty students presented their MSN posters. The posters and the event were positively received by all attendees as a showcase of scholarship and program integration. Sister Christine De Vinne, Ursuline College President was the keynote speaker. She delivered a message titled “Nurses Inspire.” Recognition for Sister Christine was also a part of the colloquium in honor of her upcoming retirement.

MSN 2023 Colloquium Poster Presentations

Student Poster Title

Kawther Alabed Do you have hypertension? Your mobile can help you.

Fatimah Alhawsawi Anti-inflammatory Diet Improves Arthritis

Sahrah Alsomali Transition Programs Improve Health Outcomes for Adolescents

Tera Baldwin Increasing the DAPT of Knowledge Post Cardiac Arrest

Annah Barasa Diabetes. Do not sugar coat it.

Erica Bauer Low Level Laser Therapy to Prevent Mucositis from Chemotherapy

Melissa Bowdren “Breathe Better Feel Better”

Jessica Davis Don’t Neglect Get Your Dressing Checked

Manon Desjardins Be in Control of Your Coumadin Therapy

Allyse Diehl Bye Bye Baby Blues

Jennie Fazio Diabetes? Yoga to the Rescue

Valerie Fitch Make Every Moment Count with Palliative Care

Iveta Fitzwater Prediabetes Gone Mobile

Brian Glenn Safe Scheduling Prevents Errors and Increases Bottom-Line Revenue

Irene Hrytsyuk Virtual Reality for Pain Management

Elizabeth Hunt Palliative Care? But I’m Not Dying!

Jeanine Knox Commit Not to Readmit

Bridget Langguth Do Not Throw Away Your Shot

Kennedy Perry “C” your way from Sepsis

Caitlin Ralph Continuous Monitoring for Improved Quality of Life

Denise Robison Gloomy Lifestyle Changes? Improve Your Tune with NOOM

Rhea Shaw Ear Goes Nothing: Make Old Things Pneu Again!

Sherry Simpson CPR on the Go

Caitlin Somerville Prevention with Probiotics

Katy Sullivan Telehealth Improves Hypertension

Lidija Toth Shuffling the Deck for CHF Outpatient Care

Lara Volk Supportive Oncology Supports Savings

Genevieve Wheeler Let’s HELP the Influenza Vaccine Go Viral

Lauren Wojciechowski COPD: Mind Over Matter

Michelle Zimny Let Go of That CO2

Graduate Nursing Student Development

and Scholarship

Scholarship Awards

Four Students received $1000.00 FNP Scholarships from CVS during the Colloquium event.

Graduate Nursing Student Achievement Awards

• Manon Desjardins received the Dr. Carol Cashion Academic Achievement Award

• Erica Bauer received the MSN Clinical Excellence Award

• Dr. Marisa Terrigno received the Faculty Excellence Award

Graduate Nursing Student Scholarship

• Caitlin Sommerville and Elizabeth Hunt have been selected to complete the 2024 Wade Park VA Primary Care NP Residency program for summer 2024.

• Maria Mlinac and Sarah Knowles presented their posters at the annual MNRS conference in Minneapolis Minnesota. Their posters were titled as follows:

• Maria Mlinac- Implementation of an Early Warning Score Tool (EWS) to Identify Clinical Deterioration on a Medical Unit.

• Sarah Knowles- Promoting the Use of Continuous Vital Signs Monitoring (CVSM) Technology for Early Recognition of Clinical Deterioration in Non-ICU Adult Hospitalized Patients.

• Dr. Elizabeth Carroll presented her DNP Project work at the annual Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference 2024, Dublin Ireland. The presentation was titled: Adverse Childhood Experiences Screening for Women Receiving Medication for Opioid Use Disorder – Local Relevance.

• Dr Janet Baker presented at the following conferences:

• Leveraging DNP and PhD Partnerships to Increase Translation & Implementation of Evidence into Practice. Presentation for the MNRS 48th Annual Research Conference. March 1, 2024, Minneapolis, MN.

• The Integration of MOUD and SUD Education into a Graduate Nursing Program. The annual Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses Annual Conference, Columbus, Ohio on October 17, 2023

• MOUD Curriculum to Enable APRNs to Achieve Health Equity. American Academy of Nursing 2023 Health Policy Conference, Celebrating 50 Years of Leadership, Policy, and Partnerships, Washington on October 3, 2023.

• Dr. Janet Baker serves as the co-chair of the Engagement Committee for MNRS and is also the co-chair of the MNRS Implementation and Translational Science RIIG.

• Dr. Lyndsay Brock is serving on the Ohio Board of Nursing APRN Advisory Committee for a two-year term which began May 24, 2023

Social Work Program Development

and Maintenance

The social work program’s inaugural cohort of Survivor Link + AmeriCorps students led a donation drive for period products for local domestic violence shelters in October. The Survivor Link program provides social work students with specialized training in domestic violence assessment, intervention, and prevention, and funding stipends for their work in field placement internships.

Social Work Orientation

In August 2024, the Social Work Program initiated an orientation consisting of both asynchronous and synchronous opportunities to prepare students to enter the social work program. Daily videos were sent out to students for one week that provided information about Social Work Program expectations and policies. A one-hour synchronous session was held with students to provide information about college academic and personal resources, accommodations, and other program information.

Placements 2023-24

Nine students completed field placements in 2023-24, one of whom is in Maryland and one in Indiana.

• Visits to evaluate potential field placements were conducted in person and on Zoom.

• All field instructors possessed the necessary credentials as required by CSWE Accreditation Standards

• Field Instructor Training was conducted on Zoom by Dr. Evans.

• Students completed their field placement hours in person within the agency setting.

• Site visits each semester to monitor/assess student learning and practice competence and field setting effectiveness were conducted by Zoom or in person with Ms. Bennett and Dr. Evans.

• All student concerns and questions regarding the field placement were handled by Dr. Evans through Zoom or phone conferencing with the student and the field instructors.

• Field placement settings this year included social work and outreach to the following populations: older and disabled adults in the community; clients with mental health and substance use disorders; community-based child and family services; housing; infants and toddlers in a crisis nursery; court-mandated treatment settings; women who experienced trauma and interpersonal violence.

The December 2023 Virtual Town Hall brought social work students together to focus on some of the major changes in the 2022 CSWE EPAS related to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices. Theoretical concepts underpinning both Annual Virtual Town Hall

practice approaches (intersectionality, cultural competence, cultural humility) were explored, and faculty facilitated break-out case study discussions with students.

Small Group Advising Sessions

In March 2024, the Social Work Program held its second annual small group advising process to increase opportunities for professional advising and professional socialization for students. Participating students met with a faculty member to explore several issues the students identified as important, including getting ready for field placement or the professional work environment, balancing responsibilities, and the barriers and challenges they experience to academic success.

Grant Activity

AmeriCorps Survivor Link Grant

Dr. Evans implemented the second year of the AmeriCorps Survivor Link program with three students in the 2023-24 academic year. The students participated in training about evidence-based domestic violence interventions, healthy relationships, and domestic violence resources in the community. The hours required for participation will be carried out as a part of the student’s field placement hours. In return, students will receive a stipend for their 450 service hours and a financial award for education. Each of the students also presented three educational programs to the community about domestic violence and carried out a service activity to benefit survivors.

Great Minds Fellowship Funding

Two students participated in the Great Minds Fellowship funding in 2023-24 and provided mental health services in the following settings:

• Brighter Tomorrow Community Services working with adolescents and adults

• Community Support Services, Inc. in Akron, working with adults

Behavioral Health Workforce Grant

Dr. O’Brien worked with the Grant Writer to identify opportunities for funding the Ohio Behavioral Health Workforce Grant. In the 2024-25 academic year, students will have the opportunity to be paid for their internships. Dr. O’Brien and Dr. Evans also developed several continuing education workshops to present to agency staff in which students complete their practicums.

Student Mental Health Support

Dr. O’Brien worked with Deanne Hurley, the CARES team, and Kathleen Wildman, the grants writer to develop a Resource Navigator position to be filled by a social work student. The student started training activities in the Spring of 2024 and will continue as a Resource Navigator through the Spring of 2025. Her work will be focused on providing information and referral services to students facing barriers to academic success. Dr. O’Brien will be responsible for developing the position and supervising the students.

NDC Transfers

Transfer pathways were formalized for social work students needing to secure alternative higher education options because of NDC’s closure. Dr. O’Brien supported admissions in evaluating transcripts and speaking with students as needed.

Respiratory Care Program Development

and Maintenance

Ursuline College is once again stepping up to meet the growing healthcare workforce needs of Northeast Ohio. Its new online Applied Science (AAS) to Bachelor of Science (BS) in Respiratory Care program received provisional accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

Registered nurses, respiratory therapists or RTTs are eligible to sit for their licensure exam with an associate degree. However, for more than a decade registered nurses have been encouraged to continue their education and earn a bachelor’s degree in their field—a scenario on the horizon for respiratory therapists.

Counseling and Art Therapy Program Development and Maintenance

Faculty Changes and/or Updates

At the start of Fall 2023, we welcomed new Clinical Director, Areka Foster, LPCC, ATR-BC, SEP. Areka was formerly an adjunct and doctoral intern with the program during Spring of 2023, and trained under former Clinical Coordinator, Judy Jankowski, LPCC-S, LICDC, ATR-BC, CHT, who stepped down from the role at the end of Summer 2023 and transitioned into an adjunct position. Half-time faculty, Gail Rule-Hoffman, was granted emeritus just prior to the start of Fall 2023 and this was her last year as a half-time faculty.

New Graduate Assistantship Positions

We welcomed two new Graduate Assistants, Amber Bennett and Arvilla Morett, in the Spring of 2024! These two new annually renewable GA positions are part of an initiative developed through the Office of Admissions to boost Spring enrollment and increase the diversity of the student body. They offer a partial tuition waiver, along with a part-time work position. Amber currently works within the CAT department, and Arvilla works primarily with the Graduate Admissions team. We are hoping to add additional positions in the coming years.

Curriculum and Other Programming Updates

Curriculum/Course Sequencing

No major changes were made to the curriculum or course sequencing during the 2023-2024 year. A sequence of three one-credit trauma-focused elective courses, developed from within the undergraduate social work department, were approved for cross-listing (with additional requirements for graduate-level students) with CAT and will be offered to CAT students beginning in Fall 2024. These courses will be offered virtually and asynchronously. Faculty who teach the research sequence courses (CAT 591, CAT 594, and CAT 596) continued to work together over the past year to refine the capstone/research process. The program transitioned to a poster showcase this past year, with further details below.

Electives/Workshops Offered

• Summer 2023: CAT 517W Service Learning: Cheyenne River (July 3-10, 2023; 1 credit, or non-credit option); CAT 545W MARI Mandala Assessment (2 credits)

• Fall 2023: CAT 510W Creating Life Harmony: Holistic Approaches to Managing Stress (1 credit); CAT 545W Peace Paper Project (1 credit); Non-credit: Silk Painting workshop: December 2nd. Self-Care Soap Making for students (November 27 & 28)

Spring 2024

CAT 513W Trauma-Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (1 credit); CAT 515W ETC & DCT: A Creative Clinical Approach to Helping Clients Cope Holistically (1 credit); CAT 517W South Africa Trip (preparation classes to prepare for trip in Summer 24; 1 credit); Non-credit: Silk Painting: Two classes, March 16th & May 4th.

Special Initiatives & Events, & Guest Speakers Hosted

The Counseling and Art Therapy Department was able to secure $32,375.00 from the Behavioral Health Workforce grant. The funds will be used to offer training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to students, faculty, and affiliated site supervisors, during the upcoming Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 terms. The EMDR opportunity will impact 14 students, 4 faculty, and 2 supervisors while the TF-CBT experience will impact 20 students, 2 faculty, and 3 supervisors. The training and application of these evidenced-based treatment approaches will increase Ursuline’s programming capabilities to promote positive outcomes within marginalized populations in alignment with our mission of service. These funds were largely secured through the efforts of CAT faculty member and doctoral student/intern, Diana Wallace, who collaborated with the Ursuline development office.

The Ohio Buckeye Art Therapy Association (BATA) held its 42nd annual symposium September 7-9, 2023, on the campus of Ursuline College. The Symposium was jointly hosted by the graduate CAT program and the undergraduate Art Therapy department. The symposium provided opportunities for members to connect with creative colleagues who share similar interests, attitudes, and aspirations. The theme was, “Rekindling the Art Base of Art Therapy.” Dr. Shaun McNiff, Professor Emeritus at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was the keynote speaker. Dr. McNiff is internationally known for promoting universal access to artistic expression as a source of creative well-being and human understanding. The Symposium featured presentations from nearly

all full-time CAT faculty members and several adjunct faculty and alumna, including Fawn Gordon, Ph.D., LPCC, assistant professor; Katherine Jackson, Ph.D., ATR-BC, associate professor; Rebecca D. Miller, Ph.D., LPC, ATR-BC, ATCS, CCLS, program director and assistant professor; and Diana Wallace, MA, LPCC-S, ATR-BC, instructor; adjunct instructors, Heather Denning, MA, ATR-BC, Judy Jankowski, LPCC-S, ATR-BC, and Gretchen Miller, MA, ATR-BC, ACTP; and CAT alumna, Kayla Hensel, MA; and many other CAT program affiliates from the Cleveland area. Additionally, CAT graduate work study students Monica Brown, Allysa Carlson, Amber Keaton, and Alayna Smith volunteered to help ensure that the event ran smoothly.

The CAT program has continued to invite guest speakers into CAT classes to enhance students’ learning in a broad array of topics relevant to the professions of Counseling and Art Therapy. The are a diversity of speakers and topics that have been covered just within the last two years. Because the CAT faculty lacks diversity in gender and racial representation, we have aimed to bring in guest speakers in these under-represented areas to also enhance and support the diversity of the program.

Practicum and Internship Updates

General Overview and Highlights

The Practicum and Internship Program for the 2023-2024 year remained dedicated to providing the students with a solid foundation for entry into the professions of counseling and art therapy. We welcomed several new sites and supervisors, as listed further below, with a continued focus on increasing the diversity of supervisors and sites. In addition, the curriculum was reviewed, and assignments were revised in practicum courses, particularly in areas of clinical documentation and treatment planning. To have a clearer understanding of the roles of each supervisor and to have consistent terminology with CACREP standards, the Statement of Understanding was redeveloped as the Supervision Contract. With feedback from formal and informal assessments from students about the fieldwork placement process, a checklist for Practicum and Internship preparation was developed. The year also included continued training and meetings for students, faculty, and supervisors held virtually and in person to maintain communication, solicit feedback, address updates and changes, and answer questions and provide support. Overall, the clinical component of the program continues to provide a strong foundation of clinical and art therapy skills.

Other important highlights for 2023-2024 include:

• In total, 26 students completed their clinical hours during the 2023-2024 academic year.

• Curriculum Updates: The video role-play assignment was modified in CAT 547 Clinical II Practicum to promote the development of counseling and art therapy skills. As noted above, individual and group notes, treatment planning, and supervisor contracts were updated for all fieldwork courses. The expectations and role of the CAT 649 Advanced Internship were updated.

• Updates were made to the Fieldwork Experience Manual.

• Tevera, the electronic platform for fieldwork, continued to provide the tools needed to help the students meet the requirements and to house the many roles, responsibilities, and documentation needed. It ran smoothly, and students were able to use the system with few errors or complications. Ongoing communication with sites and supervisors helped to determine sites with openings.

• Two continuing education workshops were held virtually for supervisors for OCSWMFT-approved CEUs, one in Fall and one in Spring:

• The fall workshop provided 3 CEUs in ethics: Ethics in Supervision: An Educational and Experiential Approach by Heidi Larew, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS, ATCS. There were 24 attendees.

• The spring workshop provided 3 CEUs in supervision: Integrating Multicultural Frameworks into Existing Supervision Models by Diana Wallace, LPCC-S, ATR-BC. There were 27 attendees.

• Three adjunct faculty supervisor meetings were held virtually to provide updates on the form changes, to clarify the expectation of each class (including confusion about the B sections), to provide support, review changes in the fieldwork placement manual, and gain feedback.

• Several meetings were held each term to prepare and support students in their clinical fieldwork.

• The next site supervisor orientation and meeting is tentatively scheduled for early Fall- August 27, 6:30-7:30 pm.

• Rebecca Miller, Diana Wallace, and Areka Foster have worked to ensure that CAT’s clinical fieldwork program is prepared for CACREP recertification and update to the 2024 standards.

Service-Learning

In Summer 2023 from July 3-10th, 15 students/alumni and friends of Ursuline went to Cheyenne River Reservation for one week to volunteer and provide clinical mental health counseling and art therapy to Lakota youth. The leadership team consisted of Katherine Jackson and Megan Seaman, who led the group of volunteers in working with over 75 children and created good relationships over the course of one week. This was the 8th trip to Cheyenne River to help with the Red Can Graffiti Jam. In Spring 2024, a group of 10, including faculty, students, and alumni, began preparing for an upcoming trip to South Africa, which will take place in the coming Summer, and be led again by Katherine Jackson and Megan Seaman. In addition, a group of 10 CAT students will return to Cheyenne River Reservation in the coming summer term, led by CAT adjunct faculty Heather Denning.

1. Mentoring Program: From Fall 2023 to Spring 2024, the mentoring program added 12 new mentees within their first year and 6 mentors transitioning into their final year who connected and have established a variety of mentoring relationships that best suit their needs. During the fall and spring open houses, mentors and mentees had the opportunity to learn about the program, meet other members, and participate in making paper beads and soap. It is one of the few opportunities where students within different cohorts can socialize and connect in a casual atmosphere. An open house in the coming Fall 2024 term is tentatively scheduled for early September.

2. Chi Sigma Iota, Chi Alpha Theta Chapter Activity 2023-2024: The Chi Alpha Theta (CAT) chapter of Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society International had a successful year of activities and membership involvement for the 2023-2024 academic year. Under the student leadership of chapter president, Bailey Campbell and secretary and presidentelect, Monica Brown, the CAT chapter expanded leadership, recruited new members, and provided various programming for the Ursuline community. These efforts were achieved through collaboration on behalf of CSI leadership, student members, and co-faculty advisors, Drs. Megan Seaman and Fawn Gordon. Programming efforts centered around advocacy, social activities, recruitment,

and fundraising. Specifically, our chapter showed our support in advocating for members of the LGBTQ+ community, creating signs aimed to increase visibility and create a space of belonging. Students also honored the life of Nex Benedict, a non-binary student in Oklahoma who was targeted at their school due to their gender identity, by creating a visual representation of ways that we create places of safety and respect. In early June, members of the Chi Alpha Theta chapter of CSI walked in the Cleveland Pride March on June 1st, 2024. The group marched to 3. honor LGBTQ+ friends, family members, neighbors, and fellow humans. Other 4. social events consisted of Pumpkin Painting and nature hikes. Areka Foster, a CAT faculty member, represented our chapter during the CSI Delegate Business meeting held during the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference in Denver, Colorado. The CAT chapter held its 4th formal initiation on Friday, April 19, 2024. Thirteen new members were initiated. Dr. Chase Morgan-Swaney (he/him), LPCC-S, NCC, CCMHC, ACS, served as our guest speaker for the event, encouraging leadership to continue fostering their social justice identity.

There were 13 Inductees into Chi Sigma Iota, Chi Alpha Theta Chapter, Spring 2024. Chi Alpha Theta members marching in CLE Pride event.

Capstone Research Projects, 2023-2024

Fall 2023

Student Project

Jordan Asberry Art Therapy with Young Adult Black Men with Trauma Exposure: A Proposed Art Intervention Guidebook

Mary Egan Experiences of Mental Health Professionals Through Self-Portraiture: Managing Chronic Medical Illness

Mackenzie McCormick A Griever’s Journey: Exploring the Stages of Grief Through Personal Art Making and Discoveries

Ursula Messina Integrating Art Therapy and Imago Relational Therapy: A Proposed Guidebook

Sami Pastian Adult Diagnosed Autism: Using Art to Explore Experiences with Acceptance

Maggie Rosner Using Art to Explore the Emergence of Mental Health Symptoms Related to Life Changes in Ex-Athletes

Morgan Tolentino Subjective Experiences of Three Art Therapists Using Art to Mitigate Language Barriers: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis

Linda Wilt Examining the Effectiveness of Art Therapy on a Client with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Student Project

Bailey R. Campbell Artistic Resilience: Navigating Religious Trauma through Existential Art Therapy

Makenna A. Greaves Art-Based Life Review: Utilizing Mandalas with an Older Adult

Katherine A. Kirkholder Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy with a Pediatric Cancer Patient: A Case Study

Michaela S. Mansfield Acceptance and Commitment Art Therapy with Adults in Residential Mental Health Treatment

Vanessa A. Martin The Influences of Art Therapy with Native American Youth of the Cheyenne River Lakota Sioux Tribe

Giovanna G. Mingrone Mandala Art Therapy and the MARI with Men Experiencing Incarceration

Taylor R. O’Donnell A Multimedia Approach to Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Art Therapy for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Laycie C. Patterson Utilizing Art Therapy to Explore News Related Anxiety in Children: A Case Study

Alex K. Pescho Identity Exploration through the Use of Puppet-making with LGBTQ+ Adolescents

Summer L. Shaffer Benefits of Art Therapy in Dissociative Identity Disorder Treatment: An Adolescent Case Study

Spring 2024

Student Graduation Awards

1. Overall Academic Excellence Awards (awarded to graduating students with a 4.0) (4)

2. St. Hildegaard of Bingen Award (1)

3. St. Angela Merici Service-Learning Award (1)

4. Clinical Excellence Award (1)

5. CAT Student Scholarships Awarded for 2023-2024 (4)

• Carol Hunter Kelley/Graham Hunter Foundation Recipients

6. Helen Dineen Christ Child Scholarship Recipients (10)

Greater Minds Fellowship Initiative and Recipients

Beginning this Fall 2023, Ursuline College was pleased to offer funds of up to $10,000 to several eligible CAT students through the Ohio Great Minds Fellowship program. The Great Minds Fellowship is a unique and time-limited initiative developed through the Ohio Department of Education that aims to grow Ohio’s behavioral healthcare workforce. Students in their second year of the program or beyond who were completing their internship hours at a qualifying community-based healthcare provider and who made a commitment to work for one year post-graduation at a CBHC were able to apply for and receive these funds. There were eight recipients for CAT.

CAT Faculty Scholarship and Service

CAT faculty were active scholars and servant leaders, with faculty presenting at national conferences and conducting research in their areas of expertise throughout 2023-2024. A few highlights are noted below:

CAT Faculty Presentations at the Ohio Counseling Association Conference

Counseling and Art Therapy faculty attended and gave multiple presentations at the Ohio Counseling Association’s annual Spring conference, held virtually April 25-27. CAT Program Director and Assistant Professor, Rebecca D. Miller, along with full-time CAT faculty instructor, Diana Wallace, and CAT graduate student, Monica Brown, gave a presentation titled, “Cultivating Reflection to Personal Resiliencies in the Face of Stressors: A Creative Counseling Intervention.” Areka Foster, CAT Clinical Director and Instructor, Katherine Jackson, Associate Professor, and Fawn Gordon, Assistant Professor, gave a presentation titled, “Integration of Polyvagal Theory into Creative Counseling Practice.” Fawn Gordon was also a co-presenter on two other presentations: “Collaborative Approaches to Address Social Injustice within School Settings” and “Tailoring Mindfulness-Based Approaches for Working with Children and Adolescents.” CAT graduate student, Arvilla Morett, served as a volunteer session moderator for the event.

CAT Faculty Presentations at the All-Ohio Counselor’s Conference

Rebecca D. Miller was recognized at the All-Ohio Counselor’s Conference, held October 16-18th, 2023 in Columbus, during the awards ceremony for completion of the Ohio Counseling Association Leadership certificate program. She was part of the Fall cohort of the program, which took place August 12- September 30, 2023. Dr. Miller also presented a session at the conference entitled, “Creative Adaptations of the Sanctuary Model SELF Compass in Counseling Children and Adolescents.” Fawn Gordon co-presented her presentation, “Counseling Emerging Adults in Spiritual Wellness: A Systems Approach.”

Dr. Miller Appointed by Governor DeWine to State Licensing Board

CAT Program Director, Rebecca D. Miller, was appointed to serve on the Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage Family Therapy Board (OCSWMFT) by Governor Mike DeWine on March 29, 2024. Her current term runs from March 29, 2024, through October 10, 2025.

Other CAT Faculty Presentations, Publications, and Professional Activity

Areka Foster, LPCC-S ATR-BC, SEP, clinical director of CAT, attended residency training at Antioch University in Seattle as a part of her Ph.D. program in the Summer of 2023. She assisted with two Somatic Experiencing Trainings with Linda Stelte as part of the Trauma Healing Institute. She attended a four-day training for first responders in Crisis Stabilization and Safety in Glenview, IL. She also presented her beginning doctoral research titled, “Body” of Knowledge: Somatic Training in Counselor Education,” at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision national conference in Denver, CO, in October of 2023. Over 70 participants explored embodied techniques and practices to integrate into counselor education and supervision. She also presented at OCA as noted above in Spring 2024. Fawn Gordon, Ph.D., LPCC, assistant professor, co-presented two education sessions at the Association for Humanistic Counseling’s Conference, a national counseling conference, in May 2023. Additionally, she co-presented an educational session virtually for the International Conference on Contextual Therapy in May 2023. In Fall 2023, she gave an ethics presentation at the BATA symposium in September and co-presented an education session at the All-Ohio Counselor’s Conference (AOCC) in October, in addition to the OCA presentations noted above.

Katherine Jackson, PhD, ATR-BC, RYT, INHC, associate professor, gave a keynote presentation entitled, “Utilizing Creative Arts Therapies to Facilitate Trauma Recovery and Holistic Health,” at the Ashland Mental Health Board Conference on March 27, 2024. Dr. Jackson also had a chapter titled, “Nepal: Linking hands” published in the book, “The Kramer Method of Art Therapy,” by David Henley released April 2024 on Charles C. Thomas. She also presented at both BATA and OCA conferences, as indicated above.

Rebecca D. Miller, Ph.D., LPC, ATR-BC, ATCS, CAT program director and assistant professor, completed the Ohio Counseling Association Leadership Certification program in Fall of 2023. She has two forthcoming book chapters on the topic of trauma-informed creative arts interventions with youth, and a co-authored manuscript under review with the Journal of Mental Health Counseling. She co-presented a workshop in the Fall at the BATA symposium and presented an education session at the All-Ohio Counselor’s Conference (AOCC) in October. She attended the annual American Counseling Association conference in New Orleans, LA from April 10-14th, 2024 as a representative of the CAT program. Dr. Miller was also invited to serve as a consultant with Kent State nursing research team on a grant-funded study aiming to examine the feasibility of using generative AI tools to improve mental well-being in older adults.

Megan Seaman, Ph.D., LPCC, RYT, assistant professor, successfully passed her NCMHCE to earn her LPCC during the 2023-2024 academic year. Additionally, Dr. Seaman also gave several presentations, including a paper titled, “The yogic artist: Cultivating healing through devotional practice, trustful surrender, and nonattachment” at the Buckeye Art Therapy Symposium in Fall of 2023. In Spring of 2023 at the American Counseling Association conference in Toronto she co-presented a paper titled, “Supporting human rights and addressing social injustice in counseling and therapy.” She has also remained active this past year at her clinical practice.

Diana Wallace, LPCC-S, ATR-BC, faculty instructor, co-taught a four-day intensive experience in Summer of 2023 through her doctoral program that focused on foundational counseling skills, multicultural competencies, and application of skills to the treatment of children and adolescents. In addition to co-leading a presentation at BATA, provided a continuing education workshop to classroom and site supervisors on “Integrating Multicultural Frameworks into Existing Supervision Models” on March 11, 2024, to examine the application of art-based techniques to promote supervisee self-awareness, reflection, case conceptualization, and increase multicultural competence among supervisors and supervisees. She also led a series of resiliency workshops to Ursuline nursing students within the STAR and ASPIRE programs during the spring 2024 semester. Students engaged in collage, rock painting, and melted wax to examine and foster resiliency strategies while navigating the rigors of their program.

Physician Assistant Program Development

and Maintenance

The Program Director resigned in December 2023 and an Interim Director, Dr. Joseph Weber, was appointed to manage the department while a search for a new director was carried out. A new director, Michael Vasko was appointed May 28, 2024.

White Coat Ceremony for the Inaugural Class of the Physician Assistant Program

At the end of the Fall Semester, Ursuline College hosted its first White Coat Ceremony to honor the inaugural class of the Physician Assistant (PA) Program as they prepare to begin their clinical rotations. The ceremony serves as a rite of passage emphasizing compassionate care and humanism in medicine.

In the presence of family, Ursuline College leadership, and peers, the students recited an oath acknowledging their core duty to put patients first. They were presented with their white coats, receiving both an iconic symbol of their profession and a powerful reminder to lead with empathy. Ursuline College is proud to carry on this tradition as our first cohort of PA students embark on their clinical training. By prioritizing humanistic values from day one alongside scientific excellence, we hope to shape healthcare providers committed to caring for the whole person.

During the 2023-2024 academic year, the Physician Assistant (PA) program at Ursuline College underwent significant curriculum updates and development to enhance the educational experience for our students and align with the evolving standards of the profession. These changes were driven by our commitment to providing a rigorous, comprehensive, and innovative curriculum that prepares our graduates to excel as compassionate, knowledgeable, and skilled physician assistants. The program implemented a range of improvements, including the addition of required readings, cumulative assessment strategies, increased emphasis on higher-order thinking skills, policy revisions, credit hour adjustments, and technological enhancements to the examination process.

The program also restructured the assessment item writing and validation process through training and consistent implementation and developed a pre-matriculation curriculum to address foundational science gaps, facilitate selfdirected learning, and familiarize students with anticipated core science content. Furthermore, the program made substantial changes to the admissions process to attract and select the most qualified and competitive applicants.

Program Initiatives and Events

The PA program has actively engaged in various initiatives and events throughout the year, focusing on community outreach, interprofessional education (IPE), and public health. Our students have collaborated with several community and national organizations, including the Greater Cleveland Foodbank, Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF Foundation), The Gathering Place, Haven’s Home, and the Red Cross. These partnerships have provided our students with valuable opportunities to serve their community, develop leadership skills, and gain a deeper understanding of the social determinants of health.

In addition to these collaborations, the PA program has continued its strong commitment to interprofessional education through ongoing collaborations with NEOMED across both didactic and clinical cohorts. First-year PA students and first-year Pharmacy students participated in the “Empathy, Vulnerability, and Communication Toolkit” activity, which focused on enhancing the healthcare team experience through communication across disciplines. This initiative fostered a deeper understanding of the importance of effective communication and collaboration in providing high-quality patient care.

Furthermore, second-year PA students, Ursuline Nursing students, and second-year Pharmacy students engaged in “The Amazing Patient Race,” a case study that challenged participants to make real-time decisions and navigate complex patient care obstacles. This innovative activity provided students with a unique opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a simulated interprofessional setting, preparing them for the challenges they may face in their future careers.

Recently, our students have also become involved with Empower Sports through Ursuline College, further expanding their community engagement efforts. The PA program also provided community services and support through volunteer opportunities with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Be the Match, and NAMI of Greater Cleveland. These experiences have allowed our students to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families in their community while developing a deeper understanding of the social and economic factors that influence health outcomes. Moreover, the PA program hosted a Flu/COVID vaccination clinic in collaboration with the Cuyahoga Community Health Department. This initiative not only supported the health and well-being of the Ursuline Community but also provided our students with hands-on experience in vaccine administration and patient education.

These diverse initiatives and collaborations demonstrate the PA program’s unwavering commitment to preparing compassionate, skilled, and socially responsible healthcare professionals who are well-equipped to meet the evolving needs of patients and communities.

BSONHP Engagement, Faculty Scholarship, Professional Development

The Sigma Theta Tau International, Iota Psi Induction

The annual induction was held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Ms. Michelle Hereford, Executive Chief Nursing Officer for University Hospitals Health Systems, was the speaker for the induction. Qualified students from Ursuline College (traditional undergraduate, RN-BSN, SDAP, and graduate students) were invited to become members of the Iota Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau (STTI). Iota Psi also sponsored several events throughout the academic year.

BSONHP Community Advisory Board

A BSONHP community advisory board consisting of nursing leadership in academia and practice, physicians, and community leaders convened in person this year on September 22. 2023. The board provided valuable direction for the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.

BSONHP Diversity Committee

The BSONHP Diversity Committee met 5 times during the academic year 2023-2024. During this time 3 additional faculty members and 1 additional student member joined the committee. During the academic year 2023-2024, the committee cosponsored 1 diversity event. On November 13, 2023, a team of Metro Health social workers and a substance abuse team presented a lunch and learn event, “Opioid Use, Stigma, and Culturally Responsive Treatment Approaches.” The event was well attended by nursing and physician assistant students. The committee strives to bring awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion to campus. There are plans for AY 2024-2025 to bring a speaker to address healthcare concerns of the LGBTQ+ community and to reflect on events geared to support findings from the 2023 campus climate survey.

BSONHP Diversity Committee Goal

The Diversity Committee seeks to provide recommendations and create opportunities for interventions that support the development of culturally diverse faculty/staff and promote educational strategies reflective of cultural humanity within the Breen School of Nursing and Health Professions.

Faculty and Alumni Awards (External)

Faculty from the BSONHP have consistently been recognized for innovation in teaching and learning, leadership, and community involvement from external organizations that are reflected in departmental reports. Some additional recipients include:

• Faces of Care Nurse Educator Award: Caitlin Yeager

• 2023 Sigma Iota Psi Virginia Olsavsky Mentorship Award: Rosa Johnson, Clinical faculty

• UHHS Daisy Award Recipient: Maria Mlinac

The Physician Assistant (PA) program faculty and students have demonstrated exceptional commitment to professional development and community service. Faculty member, Professor Adrienne Colabuno continues to serve as a PA Champion on the Mental Health Steering Committee of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Health Foundation. This prestigious role involves attending biannual meetings in January and July, contributing to the development of mental health initiatives and resources for PAs nationwide. Additionally, Adrienne Colabuno serves as a proposal reviewer for the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), helping to ensure the quality and relevance of educational content presented at PAEA conferences and events. Faculty members Erin Basilius and Andrea Rini have also made significant contributions to the PA education community through their scholarly work. Erin Basilius co-authored “A Beginner’s Guide to AI,” which was presented as a Spotlight Presentation at the 2023 PAEA Forum. This presentation showcased the potential applications of artificial intelligence in PA education and practice, providing valuable insights for educators and practitioners alike. Furthermore, Erin Basilius and Andrea Rini collaborated on a presentation titled “Incorporating Telemedicine into and Across the Curriculum,” which has been accepted for the 2024 PAEA Forum. This timely topic addresses the growing importance of telemedicine in healthcare delivery and highlights innovative strategies for integrating telemedicine education throughout the PA curriculum.

These achievements showcase the PA program’s dedication to advancing the profession, promoting mental health awareness among PAs, and staying at the forefront of emerging trends in healthcare education and practice. By actively participating in national organizations, committees, and scholarly endeavors, our faculty members bring valuable insights and expertise back to our program and students, ensuring that our graduates are well-prepared to meet the evolving needs of patients and the healthcare system.

Undergraduate Nursing Department

*DEI Professional Development

Edward Bizay, Administrative Assistant BSN Enrollment & Clinical Placement

Professional Development

• June 12, 2024, Diversity Dialogue Closing Circle Zoom.

• November 13, 2023, Opioid Use Disorder presentation to gather insight and learn about resources available around the opioid crisis throughout Cuyahoga County and surrounding areas.

Joy Caldwell MSN, RN Presentations

• Team-Based Learning workshop at the Epiphany Event, January 8, 2024 Professional Service/Leadership

• CAPS Simulation – January 30, 2024

• Improving the Behavioral Health Clinical - CCF collaboration 2023-24 school year

• DEI Collegewide Committee 2023-24 school year

Community Volunteer Service

• Go Red Fundraiser SNUC committee February 17, 2024 Certifications

• Working on DNP – January 16 – May 13, 2024

Clinical Practice

• Caldwell NCLEX Review

DEI Professional Development Attended

• April 14, 2024, Black Maternal Health Summit

• February 5 – 7, 2024, AACN Diversity Symposium

• January 23, 2024, Council of Independent Colleges –“Bringing Belonging Work and Planning Together”

• April 12, 2024, Dr. Will Bynum – “The Shame Lab” Professional Development Attended

• June 3, 2024, IPE Consortium

• November 3, 2023, OLN Conference

• September 27 – 30, 2023, NLN Education Summit Conference

• June 5, 2023, Active Learning for Gen Z Ursuline College

Laura M. Church MSN, RN, CLC, CCE Publications

• Abstract for poster presentation submitted to Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine 3/24

Professional Service/Leadership

• Women’s Center, board member

• Advising Committee, member Clinical Practice

• Childbirth Educator at University Hospitals DEI Professional Development Attended

• April 14, 2024. Black Maternal Health Equity Summit. Case Western Reserve University. School of Medicine, Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative.

• November 13, 2023. Diversity Dialogue with Metro Health’s Office of Opioid Safety. (1 hour)

• October 10, 2023. Professional Development Day: Fostering Student Success using the IEO Model. Dr. Wanda Thurston. Professional Development Attended

• February 29, 2024. Perinatal Mental Health 101. Postpartum Support International.

• February 20, 2024. Legal and practical implications of

BSONHP Engagement, Faculty Scholarship, Professional Development

standards related to competency nursing practice. (1 hr.)

• February 6, 2024. State of the Industry: What’s Next for Healthcare Quality & Safety in 2024? HealthStream.

• February 2, 2024. EBP Basics. Online course at the Fuld Institute. Ohio State University.

• November 24, 2023. Addressing perinatal mental health conditions in obstetric settings. ACOG. (2 CME)

• September 12, 2023. Climate change: Major implications for global health. (1.5 hours)

• July 13, 2023. A Physician’s Practical Guide to Culturally Competent Care. (9 hours)

• July 6, 2023. Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement. Coursera. (40 hours)

• June 22, 2023. TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer Program. American Hospital Association. (13 hours)

Denise Crowther JD, RN

DEI Professional Development Attended

• None Professional Development

• None Kimberly Dillon-Bleich PhD, RN, CNE Publications

• Sharpnack, P., Dillon-Bleich, K., & Yeager, C. (July/August 2023). Innovative CPR Instruction: One School of Nursing’s Experience Piloting the NLN, Laerdal, and American Heart Association Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Program). Nursing Education Perspectives. 44(4).

Professional Service/Leadership

• Midwestern Nursing Research Society

• Program Planning Committee Past Chair 2023-2024

• Northeast Region Ohio League for Nursing

• President 2024

• Board Member 2021-2024

• Iota Psi Chapter Sigma Global

• Leadership Chair 2023-present

• ICONED Faculty Development Resource Group

• Member 2024-present

• Lakeland Community College

• Nursing Advisory Board 2020-present

• Lorain County Community College

• Nursing Advisory Board 2021-present

• SafeMedicate Advisory Board

• Member 2023-present Community Volunteer Service

• Theater Alliance Beck Center (TABC) Membership Chair Awards

• Nominated for Academic Advising Award 2023 and 2024 Certifications

• CNE

DEI Professional Development Attended

• February 29, 2024, ACUE Connections Are Everything: Fostering Campus Cultures of Learning, Belonging, and Thriving, Zoom.

• October 10, 2023, AACN Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Fostering Student Success Workshop, Ursuline College

Professional Development Attended

• February 23, 2024, AACN ESSENTIALS - Part 1: Competency Integration and Measurement, Zoom

• February 20, 2024, Legal and Practical Implications of Standards Related to Competent Nursing Practice: Lessons Learned from the Mount Carmel Nurses, Zoom

• January 8, 2024, Ursuline College Epiphany Celebration, Cleveland, Ohio

• November 1, 2023, CCNE: Strategies for writing self-study and hosting a visit. Zoom.

• June 27, 2023, AACN Essentials: What’s Next, Where to Begin, What to Know, ATI, Zoom

• June 15, 2023, OBN: Prelicensure Nursing Education Workshop. Teams.

• June 5, 2023, Strawbridge Symposium: Active Learning for Gen Z: An Introduction to Peer Instruction and Team-Based Learning, Beachwood, Ohio

• May 22, 2023, AACN 2023 HRSA Grantee Summit: Navigating Inclusive Excellence Through the Challenges of DEI Legislation. Zoom.

Diane Duff RN, APRN, ANP

Professional Service/Leadership

• April 13, 2024: Participated in “Admitted Students Day” event hosting 21 admitted nursing students for a mock class. I led an Escape room experience to simulate nursing skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership skills.

• November 11, 2023: Participated in “Discover Nursing Day” event hosting 42 prospective students and families. I showcased the HRC and demonstrated the HoloLens technology.

• November 2023 Ursuline College Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee member

• October 2023 Ursuline College Student Advisory Committee Member, Faculty representative

Community Volunteer Service

• Board of Trustees member Interval Brotherhood Addiction Recovery February 2024

• Akron Canton Regional Food Bank volunteer

• First Congregational Church of Hudson: First Serve volunteer

• Interval Brotherhood Home Addiction Recovery: Board of Trustees member February 2024

Certifications

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

DEI Professional Development Attended

• November 13, 2023 Diversity Dialogue- Metro Health’s Opioid Safety clinical team discussion: Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in the greater Cleveland area. Diversity Equity & Inclusion Professional Developmental Activity, Ursuline College.

• October 23, 2023 Ursuline College of Nursing Professional Development Day: Fostering Student’s Success using the IEO Model by Dr. Wanda Thurston. Follow up discussion: Fireside Chat on 10/11/2023 6 Contact Hours.

Professional Development Attended

• April 19, 2024 Mental Health First Aid training with Dr. Gerald Hayes from Notre Dame, Ursuline College

• April 8-10 2024 Attended the ATI 2024 National Nurse Educator Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah

• March 27 2024 Making the Business Case for Evidencebased Practice: Evidence for More Investment. Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN. Ohio State University Fuld National Institute for EBP webinar

• March 14 2024 Million Hearts Self Measure BP Forum. Center for Disease Control Division of Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention

• February 28 2024 Connections Are Everything: Fostering Campus Cultures of Learning, Belonging, and Thriving. Association of College and University Educators (ACUE)

• January 8 2024 Epiphany 2024: Bridging the Generational Divide, Advising Gen Z

• December 2023 8-hour Medications for Opioid Use Disorders training (MOUD) Training: Overview of Substance Use Disorder; Changing Language to Change Care; Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Initiation for SUD; Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder

• November 14 2023 American Association of Colleges of Nursing Implementing a Substance Use Course into RN-BS Curriculum Webinar. One Contact Hour.

• November 9 2023 Empowering New Nurses with Stronger Skills in Mindfulness, Self-Care, Well-Being, and Leadership. American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

• October 31 2023 Kahoot in the Classroom, Laura Church MSN, RN, CLC, CCE, Ursuline College Breen School of Nursing and Health Professions.

• October 26 2023 Integrating Population Health Competencies into Practice, Academia, and Nursing Workforce. American Association of Colleges of Nursing. One Contact Hour.

• October 26 2023 A Discussion on Integrating Educational Technology, Shannon Pifher MSN, APRN, FNP-C InstructorUndergraduate Nursing, Ursuline College.

• 10/12/2023 Assessment Technologies Institute LLC. Hot Topics in Nursing Education Online module 1 Faculty Development Contact Hour.

• September 20 2023 Transitioning from the Bedside: Overcoming Challenges for New Educators. Elsevier Webinar.

• June 5, 2023 – Active Learning for Gen Z: An Introduction to Peer Instruction and Team-Based Learning. Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio.

Kimberly A. Fedor MBA, BSN, RN Presentations

• Hardee, Ebony; Pifher, Shannon; Mlinac, Maria; Fedor, Kimberly, Zito, Antoinette; & Speziale, Courtney (March 22, 2024). Leveraging the AACN Essentials: Implementing an Academic-Practice Immersion. 2024 Ohio League for Nursing Education Summit. Columbus, Ohio

• Fedor, K, Yeager, C., Schroeder E. (2024) Using a MultiPatient Augmented Reality Simulation to Facilitate Prioritization and delegation in Undergraduate Nursing Students. INACLS Conference, Charlotte NC.

Professional Service/Leadership

• Member of ANA, ANA-Ohio, NLN, OLN

• Member of the Following Ursuline Committees:

• Bylaws Committee (2023-2024)

• Curriculum Committee (2023, 2024)

• Student Success Task Force (2023)

Community Volunteer Service

• Loyola Society, Greater Cleveland Foodbank, Animal Protective League

Certifications

• ACLS, BLS

• ATI Proctor Certification: 2023, 2024

• Friday Night at the ER Certified Facilitator 2023

DEI Professional Development Attended

• June 5, 2024, Simulation Workshop attended via zoom at Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio

• April 24, 2024, Bystander Intervention Training attended via zoom at Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio

• Oct 19, 2023, Friday Night at the ER Facilitator training and certification attended at The Cleveland Clinic Health Campus, Cleveland, Ohio.

• Sept. 26, 2023, NLN Educational Summit: Numerous sessions designed to enhance educational expertise and knowledge of current student issues along with information regarding teaching for today’s diverse student nurse population

• June 5, 2023, Active Learning for Gen Z: An Introduction to Peer Instruction and Team-Based Learning presented by Dr. Brenda Roman at the Strawbridge Symposium attended in Beachwood, Ohio

Bonnie J. Fellows EdD, RN, CNE

Publications

• Fellows, B. (2024). Contributors to second-degree accelerated student success during the COVID-19 pandemic as perceived by administrators, directors, and faculty: A qualitative descriptive study. Nursing Education Perspectives 45(2):p 77-81, 3/4 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/01.

NEP.0000000000001207

Presentations

• Poster presentation at the NLN summit September 2830: “Contributors to Second Degree Accelerated Student Success During the COVID-19 Pandemic as Described by SDAP Administrators, Directors, and Faculty: A Qualitative Descriptive Study”

Professional Service/Leadership Mentorship

• Marwah Ibrahim (graduate student) September 2023-present

• Erin Schroeder (new faculty) July 2023-present

• Kim Fedor (new faculty) September 2022-present

Ursuline College Committee

• Governing Documents chair Fall 2023-present

• Faculty Assembly vice-chair Fall 2023-present

• Mission Roundtable Summer 2022-present

• Lozick Scholarship committee Spring 2022-present BSON Committee

• Bylaws committee Spring 2023-current

• Student Advisory Council (SAC) Inception to current Community Volunteer Service

• Treasurer of Madison Choir Boosters 23/24 AY

DEI Professional Development Attended

• November 13, 2023: Opioid Use Disorder: Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH

• October 11, 2023: Classroom Strategies and DEI Integration by Dr. Wanda Thruston: Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH

• October 10, 2023: Fostering Student Success using the IEO Model by Dr. Wanda Thruston, DNP, APRN, RN: Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH

Professional Development Attended

• February 23, 2024: AACN ESSENTIALS - Competency Integration & Measurement: Webinar

• November 13, 2023: Opioid Use Disorder: Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH

• October 11, 2023: Classroom Strategies and DEI integration by Dr. Wanda Thruston: Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH

• October 10, 2023: Fostering Student Success using the IEO Model by Dr. Wanda Thruston, DNP, APRN, RN: Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH

• October 9, 2023: EverydayBandwidth.com by Dr. Tina Bhargava: Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH

• September 28-30, 2023: 2023 NLN Summit. National Harbor, MD

Ebony Hardee MSN, RN Presentations

• Leveraging the AACN Essentials: Implementing an Academic-Practice Immersion at the Ohio League of Nursing Northeast Region Conference. Awards

• Recognition: Faces of Care: Next Generation of Exceptional Nurses

DEI Professional Development Attended

• February 5-7, 2024, The Diversity Symposium sponsored by AACN, in New Orleans, LA

• 2023-2024 Academic Year Co- Chair Breen School of Nursing & Health Professionals Committee (BSONHP)

Professional Development Attended

• March 22, 2024, OLN Conference, Columbus, OH

• September 28-30, 2023: 2023 NLN Summit. National Harbor, MD

Jatonne Hickman DNP, RN

DEI Professional Development Attended

• None Professional Development

• None

Jennifer C. Johnson DNP, RN, CNE Presentations

• Assessing the Impact of AI-Generated Educational Materials on Nursing Education. Professional Development Presentation. 2024 ANIA annual conference, Chicago, IL. May 10, 2024.

• Assessing the Impact of AI-Generated Educational Materials on Nursing Education. Professional Development Presentation. 2024 ANIA Ohio Lunch and Learn Webinar. June 17, 2024.

Professional Service/Leadership

• Iota Chapter Sigma counselor Certifications

• CNE

DEI Professional Development Attended

• October 13, 2023, Opioid Safety with Metro Health’s office of Opioid Safety. BSONHP Diversity Lunch and Learn.

• April 24, 2024, Bystander Intervention for Faculty, Staff, and Students presented by Ali Martin Scoufield. Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH.

Professional Development Attended

• October 10th, 2023, Fostering Student Success using the IEO Model, presented by Wanda Thruston. Ursuline College.

• September 28, 2023- October 1. 2023 NLN Education Summit, National Harbor, MD.

• June 6, 2023, Active Learning for Generation Z: An Introduction to Peer Instruction & Team-Based Learning, Pepper Pike, OH.

• June 2023, ATI Clinical Judgment Certification Course. (virtual)

Felice Kahan

DEI Professional Development Attended

• November 13, 2023, Little Theatre Opioid use Panel discussion, DEU presentation

• January 24, 2024, Diversity Dialogues “Can We Talk?, Zoom

• Jan 31, 2024, Diversity Dialogues “Jew Hatred in America”

Phyllis Kronk DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, GERO-BC Presentations

• January 30th, 2024 - Community Action Poverty Simulation, Pepper Pike Ohio

Professional Service/Leadership

• Faculty Assembly Chair

• Chair PDC

• Accredited Provider Program Director

Community Volunteer Service

• Member QPSI Committee Malachi House

Certifications

• CNE through 12/27

• GERO-BC through 8/27

DEI Professional Development Attended

• September 29, 2023 – Engage and Assess Students from Diverse Backgrounds. NLN Summit,

• National Harbor, MD

• September 28, 2023 – LGBTQ+ Health Equity via Nursing Education. NLN Summit, National Harbor, MD

Professional Development Attended

• September 30, 2023 – Distraction or a Game Changer: Faculty Experiences with Adaptive Learning. NLN Summit, National Harbor, MD

• September 29, 2023 – A Scaffolded Approach to Facilitating Brain-Based Learning. NLN Summit, National Harbor, MD

• September 29, 2023 – Advancing the Nation’s Health and Nursing Education. NLN Summit, National Harbor, MD

• September 29, 2023 – Using Online Platforms to Teach Critical Thinking. NLN Summit, National Harbor, MD

• September 29, 2023 – Engage and Assess Students from Diverse Backgrounds. NLN Summit, National Harbor, MD

• September 28, 2023 – Mind the Gap: An In-Depth Look at Nurse Educator Competencies. NLN Summit, National Harbor, MD

• September 28, 2023 – LGBTQ+ Health Equity via Nursing Education. NLN Summit, National Harbor, MD

• September 28, 2023 – Fostering Program Success: Leading Quality Improvement Actions. NLN Summit, National Harbor, MD

• June 5, 2023 – Active Learning for Gen Z: An Introduction to Peer Instruction and Team-Based Learning. Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio

Sandra Mastrodonato MSN, RN Certifications

• ATI Proctor Certification 2023 DEI Professional Development Attended

• February 28, 2024 Connections are Everything Fostering Campus Cultures of Learning, Belonging, and Thriving Webinar presented by The Council of Independent Colleges and viewed in my office at Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio.

• October 10, 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion presented by Dr. Wanda Thruston of AACN attended at Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio. Professional Development Attended

• April 25, 2024 Competency-Based Education Solutions Product Showcase Webinar presented by Laerdal and viewed in my office at Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio.

• January 8, 2024 Ursuline’s Annual Epiphany Professional Development Day presented at the Cleveland Foundation Midtown Collaboration Center, Cleveland, Ohio.

• December 14, 2023 Building Bridges on Campus: Dialogue and Care in Times of Conflict presented by the Greater Good Science Center as a webinar and viewed at Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio.

• October 30, 2023 Clinical Judgment 911: What Educators Need to Know presented by Sheryl Sommer and Janean Johnson as a course in ATI Academy viewed in my office at Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio.

• October 23, 20232021 Hot Topics in Nursing Education presented by Beth Mancini as a course in ATI Academy viewed in my office at Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio

• October 21, 2023 Catholic Women’s Conference presented at Magnificat High School Rocky River, Ohio.

• October 11, 2023 “Classroom Strategies and the Management of Students” one session Fireside Chat with Dr. Wanda Thruston of AACN attended at Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio.

• October 9, 2023 Think Again—The Mental Bandwidth Perspective presented by Tina D. Bhargava DrPH attended at Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio.

• September 12, 2023 Climate Change: Major Implications for Global Health presented by Mary Quinn Griffin attended at Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio.

• July 31, 2023 Safe Medicate Update presented by Donielle@ safemedicate.netb attended at Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio.

• June 5, 2023 Active Learning for Gen Z: An Introduction to Peer Instruction and Team-Based Learning presented by Dr. Brenda Roman at the Strawbridge Symposium attended in Beachwood, Ohio.

Maria Mlinac, MSN, RN Presentations

• April 3, 2024. Implementing an Early Warning Score (EWS) to Identify Clinical Deterioration on a Medical Unit. Sigma Collaborative Event Webinar

• February 28-March 2, 2024 Implementing an Early Warning Score (EWS) to Identify Clinical Deterioration on a Medical Unit. Presented at the Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Poster presentation for the Intensive Care Unit at UH Lake West Medical Center: ICU Nurses Taking a Proactive Approach: Implementation of a Rapid Response Nurse Role. Professional Service/Leadership

• Committed to nursing education as a member of the “ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC) Champions” committee to serve as a resource to both students and faculty in the process of strengthening competence in nursing practice and readiness to take state boards.

• Academic Program Review Committee member from August 2021-May 2023

• Served as chair (August 2022-May 2023) on the Academic Program Review Committee which assesses the viability of programs offered at Ursuline, and with this role, my responsibilities included reporting the APRC’s recommendations once a month to President’s Council.

• New role as a member of Admissions Review (August 2023).

• Dedicated to student success as an academic advisor to nursing students as they begin their career journey.

• Attends and engages in BSN, BSONHP, SDAP, Faculty Assembly, and Curriculum and Competency Meetings.

• Active involvement in mapping of the new BSN Essentials to current courses taught.

• Meets with students interested in attending the Breen School of Nursing and Health Professions here at Ursuline. Awards

• Recipient of the 2023 Faces of Care Educator Award (June 16, 2023)

• Recipient of the Daisy Award at University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center (February 26, 2024)

Certifications

• ACLS

Clinical Practice

• Continue to practice as bedside caregiver at UH Lake West Medical Center in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit.

• 6/1998-CURRENT: Registered Surgical Intensive Care Nurse | LAKE WEST MEDICAL CENTER | Willoughby, OH

• Coordinating the care of critically ill patients in the surgical intensive care unit.

• Anticipating the needs of patients, families, and physicians while creating a high-quality therapeutic environment.

• Specializing in the care of patients following coronary artery bypass grafting/valve replacement in the immediate post-operative state and thereafter.

• Specializing in the care of patients requiring the support of the following: an intra-aortic balloon pump, Impella (a percutaneously inserted ventricular assist device), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), TABLO dialysis, and post cardiopulmonary arrest intentional hypothermia therapy.

• Providing clinical expertise and support as a member of the I Team (Rapid Response) and Code Blue teams.

• Orienting new hires.

• Training current ICU nurses in the recovery and continued care of post-operative open-heart patients.

DEI Professional Development Attended

• January 5, 2023: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Activity: Epiphany Celebration at the Cleveland Public Library

• October 10, 2023: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Fostering Student Success Workshop. American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

• November 13, 2023: Diversity Dialogue with Metro Health’s Office of Opioid Safety.

Professional Development Attended

• May 18, 2023: Professional Development Day with Dr. LaFontana

• January 8, 2024, Attended Epiphany Celebration at the Cleveland Foundation: “Advising Gen Z” and “Team Based Learning”

• January 30, 2023 Volunteered in the CAPS Poverty simulation at Gilmore Academy

Christine Musacchio, PhD, RN

Professional Service/Leadership

• Formal orientation/mentored adjunct faculty for NR 245 course coordinator role (for the SDAP Part time program) and informal mentoring for all new NR 245 course coordinators to organize and emcee the Blessing Ceremony. Updated the Blessing Ceremony binder and coordinated with staff to clarify roles for organizing the event this semester and in the future.

Certifications

• AHA Team Training TEAMSTEPPS Master Training Course (June 21-22, 2023) MetroHealth, Cleveland, Ohio.

DEI Professional Development Attended

• April 14, 2024, Black Maternal Health Equity Summit Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio.

Professional Development Attended

• April 20, 2024, Bystander Intervention Training Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio.

Erin Schroeder, MBA, BSN, RN, CAHIMS Presentations

• Primary Author/presenter: ANIA annual conference May 9-11, 2024: “Assessing the Impact of AI-Generated Educational Scenes on Nursing Education.”

• Secondary Author/presenter: June 12-15th, 2024 International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning annual conference “Using a Multi-Patient Augmented Reality Simulation to Facilitate Prioritization and Delegation in Undergraduate Nursing Students” poster presentation.

Professional Service/Leadership

• Treasurer, Ohio Chapter of ANIA 2023-present Community Volunteer Service

• Team Faculty Representative, UC Golf

• MLK Day of Service, UC diversity office Certifications

• TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer, certification attained through Texas IPE Consortium, August 4th, 2023

• Certified Associate Health Information Management Systems, renewed 2024 Clinical Practice

• 2023- present. Contractor, University Hospitals. Conversion to EPIC EMR and monitoring/supporting promoting interoperability.

DEI Professional Development Attended

• October 10, 2023 Fostering Student Success using the IEO Model, presented by Wanda Thruston

• November 13, 2023 Diversity Dialogue, Opioid Use Disorder presented by MetroHealth’s Opioid Safety team

• April 14, 2024 Black Maternal Health Equity Summit, organized by Gelise Thomas, CWR, CSU Professional Development Attended

• May 9-11, 2024 American Nursing Informatics Association annual conference, Chicago IL

• April 24, 2024 Bystander Intervention for Faculty, Staff, and Students presented by Ali Martin Scoufield

• February 8, 2024 ATI Webinar- Finding Fit and Fulfillment in Your Faculty Role: Building Personal Resilience

• January 8, 2024 Ursuline College Ascension Continuing to Tell Your Story

• November 28, 2023 How to be Radically Candid, webinar hosted by Jodi Olivo, SPHR

• November 8, 2023 Utilizing the Engage Series, ATI session

• September 28-30, 2023 National League for Nursing annual educational summit, National Harbor, MD.

• September 19, 2023 Achieving academic excellence in nursing by mapping competencies in EBP An Ovid® Synthesis webinar presented by Wolters Kluwer

• September 5, 2023 Keep Calm & ChatGPT On: A Discussion for Educators, hosted by Ursuline College Instructional Designer Avril Anders

• August 8, 2023 Building Community Day, Ursuline College

• July 18, 2023 Virtual Nursing: The Radical Transformation of the Way Nurses Work, Webinar from American Nursing Informatics Association

Educational Development

• December 18, 2023-began coursework in DNP Informatic Leadership, bridge program from Post University’s American Sentinel School of Nursing.

Shannon D. Pifher, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Presentations

• Hardee, Ebony; Pifher, Shannon; Goliat, Laura, & Speziale, Courtney (March 22, 2024). Leveraging the AACN Essentials: Implementing an Academic-Practice Immersion. 2024 Ohio League for Nursing Education Summit. Columbus, Ohio

• Pifher, Shannon (October 26, 2023). A Discussion on Integrating Educational Technology. Ursuline College, Cleveland, OH.

Professional Service/Leadership

• AY2324 Member, Academic Standing and Appeals Board

• AY2223-AY2324 Member, Library Advisory Committee

Community Volunteer Service

• Fairview Park Garden Club- Treasurer Awards

• Nominee: 2023-2024 Ursuline College Preceptor Excellence Award Nominee

• Recipient: 2022-2023 Ursuline College Full Time Faculty Teaching Excellence Award Clinical Practice

• University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center- Adult Emergency RN DEI Professional Development Attended

• November 13, 2023- Diversity Dialogue- Ursuline College

• January 8, 2024- Epiphany Professional Development Attended

• March 22, 2024 OLN 2024 Education Summit

• May 10, 2024 OLN Nurses Week Luncheon

Carol J Scotto, PhD, RN Publications

• Scotto, C. (2023). Psychological and Spiritual Alterations and Management. In L. Urden (ed.) Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management. (10th ed.) St Louis, Mo.: Elsevier

• Scotto, C. (2023). Symphonological Bioethical Theory. In A. Marriner-Tomey (Ed.). Nursing Theorists and Their Work. 9th ed. (pp. 584-601). St. Louis: Mosby. Presentations

• May 10, 2024. Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association Spring Conference. Nurse Health and Well-Being Scholarly Reviewer

• Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing Professional Service/Leadership

• Honor Student Projects:

• Megan Couthino: Skin Assessment of Diverse Populations to Prevent Injuries

• Jordan Kadas: Produce Prescription Programs (PRx): Challenges, successes, and emerging best practices: A review of the literature.

• Chair of Ursuline College Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

• Member of Ursuline College Graduate Curriculum Committee

• Chair: Student Success Task Force

• NEOMED-Panelist for IPE Panel for 1st year pharmacy IPE course. 10/24/23

• Research team member: The Effect of Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Performance During Mock Code Simulation for Senior Baccalaureate Nursing Students (PI: Cait Yeager)

DEI Professional Development Attended

• October 11, 2023, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Seminar (Dr. Wanda Thurston) 9a-3:30p

• September 13, 2023, NLN Teaching the Impact of Structural Racism

Professional Development Attended

• November 21, 2023, PCNA Fall Learning Program 2 hours

• November 17, 2023, Faculty Bandwidth Ursuline College

• October 28, 2023, Neo Med The State of Tennessee VS. RaDonda Vaught 2 hours

• September 1, 2023. NLN Education Summit 7 hours

• August 10, 2023, Lippencott Professional Development Understanding the Nurse Practice Act: NCSBN’s Guide to Reducing Your Liability 1 hour

• July 10, 2023, PCNA Spring Program 2 hours

• July 10, 2023, Wild Iris Medical Education Ohio Nurse Practice Act 1 hour

• March 24, 2023, OLN Education Summit5.75 hours

• March 20, 2023, NLN Trauma Informed Care 1 hour

• March 1, 2023, NLN Trauma Informed Teaching 1 hour

Ashley Thomas, Masters of Education

Professional Service/Leadership

• Nominated for Advisor of the Year

Community Volunteer Service

• Community Service for the Sevynteenth Foundation, Assisted in the planning of MLK Day of Service

DEI Professional Development Attended

• May 20-21, 2024 AACN Advancing Nursing Workforce Diversity Summit

• March 7, 2024 The Admissions Committee – training and duties

• February 5-7, 2024 AACN Diversity Symposium

• January 4, 2024 Fostering Academic Success for All Students I-E-O

• Model Your Environment – Student Success Strategies Part 2

• December 7, 2023 Fostering Academic Success for All Students I-E-O

• Model Your Environment- Student Success Strategies Part 1

• November 2, 2023 Holistic Admissions Review – Strategies for Academic Nursing Student Admissions Following the SCOTUS Ruling

• November 1, 2023 AACN Workshop on Writing Self Studies

• October 11, 2023 Fireside Chat with Ursuline and Wanda Thruston, AACN Fireside Chats.

• October 5, 2023 Fostering Academic Success for All Students I-E-O Model

• What Are Your Student Outputs?

• September 7, 2023 Fostering Academic Success for All Students I-E-O Model

• Gathering the Student Input Professional Development Attended

• April 15, 2024 Maternal Symposium

• December 5, 2023 The Chronicle: Supporting Student Success: Staff and Roles

• November 15, 2023 Strength Training: Part 3: Mental Wellness (Women Ctr Professional Development)

Caitlin Yeager PhD, RNC-NIC, CHSE, CNE

Publications

• Sharpnack, P., Dillon-Bleich, K., & Yeager, C. (July/August 2023). Innovative cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction: One school of nursing’s experience piloting the NLN, Laerdal, and American Heart Association resuscitation quality improvement program. Nursing Education Perspectives, 44(4), 201-267. DOI: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001154

• Wells-Beede E, Sharpnack P, Gruben D, Klenke-Borgmann L, Goliat L, Yeager C. (2023). A scoping review of nurse educator competencies: Mind the gap. Nurse Educator. 00(0),1-7. doi:10.1097/NNE.0000000000001376 Presentations

• Yeager, C. (2024, March 15). Fluid balance in the neonate. Project Hope. Webinar for faculty in Sierra Leone, Malawi, and China.

• Yeager, C. (2023, October 19). Strengthening our healthcare workforce. HOSA Northeast Ohio Fall Leadership Conference. Rootstown, OH.

• Yeager, C. & Gruben, D. (2023, December 1). Mind the Gap: An in-depth look at nurse educator competencies. AACN Transform Conference. Orlando, FL. Podium Presentation, Peer reviewed.

• Klenke-Borgman, L., Wells-Beede, E., Yeager, C., & Gruben, D. (2023, September 28). Mind the Gap: An in-depth look at nurse educator competencies. National League for Nursing Summit. Washington, D.C. Podium Presentation, Peer reviewed.

• Yeager, C. (2023, September 15). Milk is Medicine: Neonatal Nutrition. Project Hope. Webinar for faculty in Sierra Leone and Malawi.

Professional Service/Leadership

• Ohio League for Nursing: Board Member, Northeast Ohio Region 2024-Present

• Greater Cleveland Nurses Association: President 2023-Present; Vice President, 2022-2023

• Iota Psi Chapter of Sigma: Vice President, 2021-Present

• International Nursing Association for Clinical and Simulation Learning (INACSL): Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice Facilitation Committee Member: 2022-Present

• National Coalition for IV Push Safety: Volunteer board member (January 2023-Present)

• Ursuline College Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Training Program (UC-MOUD): Simulation Coordinator (November 2022-Present)

• Ursuline College Physician Assistant Advisory Board: Board Member (May 2022-Present)

• Academic Program Review Committee (APRC)- Co-Chair: 2022-2023, Chair 2023-2024

• Faculty Representative to Board of Trustees- Member Buildings & Grounds Committee- 2023-Present

Community Volunteer Service

• Giving Health to Kids: Board Member and Nurse Educator, 2012-Present

• Project Hope: Nurse Educator, 2021-Present

Certifications

• Certified Nurse Educator (January 2024)

DEI Professional Development Attended

• November-December 2023 Faculty Diversity Book Dialogue: Solito. Ursuline College

Professional Development Attended

• June 1, 2023, Active Learning for Gen Z: An Introduction to Peer Instruction and Team-Based Learning. Ursuline College, Cleveland, OH.

• June 14-17, 2023, International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Conference. Providence, RI.

• July 24, 2023, Managing Conflict in Organizations. National League for Nursing, Online.

• September 12, 2023, Climate Change: Major Implications for Global Health. Iota Psi and Alpha Mu. Ursuline College, Cleveland, OH.

• September 21, 2023, 2023 Virtual NCLEX Conference. National Council of State Boards of Nursing, online.

• September 27-30, 2023, National League for Nursing Summit. Washington, DC.

• October 10, 2023, Fostering Student Success for All Students. Ursuline College, Cleveland, OH.

• February 23, 2024, Competency-Based Education: Competency Integration and Measurement.

• Online. The Ohio Council of Deans and Directors of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Nursing Programs (OCDD).

• April 3, 2024, The Significance of Celebrating Nurses and Students. Online. Sigma Chapters of Northeast Ohio.

• April 5, 2024, Competency-Based Education: Future Implications and Curricular Impact.

• Online. The Ohio Council of Deans and Directors of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Nursing Programs (OCDD)

• May 14, 2024, Neonatal/Fetal Conference: From the Womb and Beyond. Virtual Conference. Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Vickie Warren, BA, BBA

Community Volunteer Service

• Helping Hands: Put “caring and sharing” packets together for Ursuline’s MKL Day of Service (12/12/23)

DEI Professional Development Attended

• February 12, 2024, Two-part webinar: Bringing Belonging Work and Planning Together.

• February 1, 2024, Confronting Bias & Hate in the Workplace: Addressing Antisemitism, Islamophobia & Backlash Discrimination.

• January 23, 2024, Two-part webinar: Bringing Belonging Work and Planning Together.

• BSONHP Diversity Committee meetings (9/20/23, 1/17/24, 2/21/24

• DEI Committee meetings (10/14/23, 11/15/23, 2/6/24, 4/2/24,

• Juneteenth Planning Committee (3/26/24, 4/9/24, 4/15, 4/23, 5/9/24, 5/23/24

Professional Development Attended

• April 29, 2024, Bystander Intervention

• April 9, 2024, Faculty and Staff Professional Development of Title IX and Other Antidiscrimination Laws

• February 15, 2024, Diversity Dialogue with Metro Health’s Office of Opioid Safet (11/13/24)

• Quit the Daily Grind

• November 15, 2023, The Women’s Center Strength Training for Faculty and Staff.

• October 29, 2023, Think Again – The Mental Bandwidth Perspective.

• October 18, 2023, The Women’s Center Strength Training for Faculty and Staff.

• October 18, 2023, The Women’s Center Strength Training for Faculty and Staff.

• September 28, 2023, Own Your Journey and Lead from Within with Paulaska Ramirez, Founder of Generation Fearless.

• September 27, 2023, The Women’s Center Strength Training for Faculty and Staff.

Graduate Nursing Programs

*DEI Professional Development

Janet Baker Grants Funded

• SAMSHA PCC-U22/ OC:4145 Ursuline College Opioid Use Disorder: Training Program, September 2022-2025. Project Director

Publication

• McNett, M., Dolansky, M. A., Sales, A., Baker, J. (2024). Leveraging DNP and PhD partnerships to increase translation and implementation of evidence into practice. Abstracts from the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) 2024 Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Western Journal of Nursing Research. 2024;46(1_suppl):1S57S. doi:10.1177/01939459241233357

Scholarship Presentations

• Carroll, E., Baker, J. (March 6, 2024) Adverse Childhood Experiences Screening for Women Receiving Medication for Opioid Use Disorder – Local Relevance. Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference 2024, Dublin Ireland.

• McNett, M., Dolansky, M. A., Baker, J., Sales, A. (February 29, 2024). Leveraging DNP and PhD Partnerships to Increase Translation & Implementation of Evidence into Practice. Presentation for the MNRS 48th Annual Research Conference. March 1, Minneapolis, MN.

• Baker, J., Santa, H., Carroll, E., Hoffman, J., Johnson, M., Clevenger, A., And Pringle, J., (October 26, 2023). The Integration of MOUD and SUD Education into a Graduate Nursing Program. The annual Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses Annual Conference. Columbus Ohio.

• Baker, J. Santa, H. Carroll, E., and Pringle, J (Oct 6, 23) MOUD Curriculum to Enable APRNs to Achieve Health Equity. American Academy of Nursing 2023 Health Policy Conference, Celebrating 50 Years of Leadership, Policy, and Partnerships. Washington D.C

Professional Development Actives

2024

• *The National Commission to Address Racism Project ECHO 4.7: Balancing the Scales: Moving Towards health equity. Livestream 05/29/2024

• Teaching from a Trauma-Informed Perspective Training, Case Western Reserve University, May 29, 2024, Livestream session.

• Weitzman Institute ECHO Adult Psychiatry and Trauma. Weitzman ECHO Series for Ohio: Adult Psychiatry & Trauma-Informed Care May17, 2024

• AACN: From Outcome to Input: Maximizing Nursing Curricula with Backward Design. May 16, 2024.

• *ANA: The National Commission to Adress Racism Project: Dignity and Cultural Humility in Care: Setting the Foundation for Achieving Health Equity. May 15, 2024

• SAMHSA Update-Importance of Integration of MOUD Services in Care Settings. May 14, 2024.

• *ANA: The National Commission to Address Racism Project Echo 4.5: Erecting Systematic Barriers for Black and African Americans from Slavery to Present Day: What Nurses Need to know. May 2, 2024

• Sigma Theta Tau International: Practice and Process Improvement: An Integrated Evidenced Based Quality Model. April 25, 2024.

• AACN: IPEC Core Competencies 3.0: Adapting the New Competencies to Your Interprofessional Education Program April 23, 2024

• 2024 NONPF Annual Conference: The NP Educators Golden Jubilee. April 17-21, 2024, | Baltimore, MD.

• National Council of State Boards of Nursing Annual APRN Roundtable. April 9, 2024, Virtual Conference.

• *ANA Strategies for Cultural Humility in End-of-Life Care: The African American Experience of Dying in the US April 9, 2024.

• *Project ECHO® on Racism in Nursing Series - Health Equity –March 6 and running through June 12th, 2024.ANA The Significance of Celebrating Nurses and Students. April 3, 2024, Iota PSI Live program.

• Expanding Clinical Nurse Specialist Expertise and Implementation Science. March 27, 2024. Live Webinar National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS)

• 1st Annual Implementation Science Symposium- Pioneering Implementation Science: Learning from Each Other and Beyond. Live Symposium March 22, 2024, Inova Health Systems Falls Church Virginia.

• MNRS Annual Conference. February 28-March 2, 2024. Minneapolis Minnesota

• Environmental Health: Perspectives on the Nursing Role. February 27, 2024, Live Webinar AACN

• 2024 Split/Shared Billing Update. February 22, 2024. Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses Educational webinar.

• How Safe is that Milk? Understanding the Pharmacokinetics of Drugs in Braat Milk. February 22, 2024. Live Educational Program: Northeast Ohio Clinical Nurse Specialist.

• Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) for substance use disorders. February 21, 2024. Live Webinar American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.

• Legal and Practical Implications of Standards Related to Competent Nursing Practice: Lessons Learned from the Mount Carmel Nurses. February 20, 2024, Live Webinar Iota Psi

• Reimagining When, Where, and How to Teach Palliative and End of Life Care. February 14, 2024., Webinar AACN

• Preparing Learners Through the Use of Medical Readers Theater. February 13, 2024. Webinar American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

• 2024 Evaluation and Management Documentation and Coding Updates. February 12, 2024. OAAPN Live Education Program. 2023

• *Building Bridges on Campus: Dialogue and Care in Times of Conflict December 14, 2023. Ursuline College Pepper Pike Ohio

• Glaucoma: A Silent Blinding Disease. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners CEU Series. November 3, 2023. Webinar.

• The 2023 Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses Annual Conference. October 28-30, 2023.Columbus, Ohio.

• The 8th Annual DNP Summit: Better Together: DNP and PHD Collaboration: Evolving Partnerships for Positive Health Outcomes Oct 6,13, 20 2023. Series of 3 Webinars.

• The American Academy of Nursing 2023 Health Policy Conference, Celebrating 50 years of Leadership, Policy, and Partnerships. October 5-7, Washington D.C.

• Introduction to Quality Improvement and Implementation: Facilitating and Studying Practice Change. MNRS webinar, October 3, 2023.

• Advanced Practice Provider Annual Conference September 21-22, 2023. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Columbus Ohio.

• Protecting Human Research Participants. September 15, 2023, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine. Online training program. PHRP Certification Number: 2981204

• The Power of Facilitation for Successful EBP Implementation Workshop. Ohio State University Columbus Ohio. August 29, 2023

• Lifestyle Medicine and the Advanced Practice Nurse. Sigma Theta Tau International. September 28, 2023.

• Climate Change: major Implications for Global Health. Ursuline College September 12, 2023. Pepper Pike, Ohio

• Implementation Science and Nursing: Where are we now? Sigma Theta Tau International. September 9, 2023, Webinar.

Connie Beal

Professional Development Activities

• *September 12, 2023: Bridging the Gap with Dr. Hall: Jehovah’s Witnesses, Muslims, and African American Healthcare Dynamics: online course (1)

• *September 12, 2023: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) in Adult Care: online course (2)

• September 14, 2023: Updates in the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care: online course (1)

• September 20, 2023: Addressing Inequities in Pain Management: webinar (1)

• December 14, 2023: Building Bridges on Campus: Dialogue and Care in Times of Conflict. Live webinar

• January 16, 2024: Alzheimer’s Dementia: The Hippo in the Room: online course (1)

• January 25, 2024: Creating an Obesity Treatment Plan in Primary Care: online course (3)

• January 25, 2024: Building the Bridge: Targeted Education to Address Knowledge Gaps Related to Drug-to-Drug Interactions When Treating Outpatients with COVID-19: online course (1)

• February 8, 2024: Taking Action to Support Reproductive Autonomy Through Use of IUDs: online course (1)

• February 15, 2024: Case Consult: Is Javier a Candidate for Biologic Therapy? online course (.25)

• May 09, 2024: Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers for Facial Aging: online course (10)

• May 13, 2024: Ace the Case: A 46-Year-Old Male Baker with Asthma: online course (.25)

• May 13, 2024: Keynote: Wellness: Heal Thyself/Leading by Example: webinar: (1)

• May 16, 2024: Classification of Diabetes Types and Diagnosis: online course (1)

Lyndsay Brock Presentation

• November 30, 2023: “Heart Hunt: A Gamified Adventure in Cardiac Education” Poster –Faculty Leadership Summit at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Transform 2023

Professional Development

• September 30, 2023: Passed Certified Nurse Educator Exam

• Nov 30-Dec 2: 2023 AACN Transform 2023 Faculty Leadership Network Program

• *January 2024: Medical Management of Gender Diverse Populations, AACN

• *January 2024: Unconscious Bias in Healthcare: How You May Be Harming Your Patient, AACN

• January 2024: ECMO Advanced Course, ELSO

• February 2024: Clinical Inservice: Heartmate 3 LVAS Patient Management, ABBOT

• February 2024: HVAD System Learning Plan for Hospital Providers, Medtronic Academy

• April 2024: Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation Therapy: Theory Program, GETINGE

• April 2024: Proactive Patient Management for Impella Heart Pump Support; ABIOMED Academy

• *May 2024: Leveraging Diversity Toward a Healthy Work Environment, AACN

Other Professional Activities

University Hospitals of Cleveland

• 2023-2024 UH Advanced Practice Provider Skills lab instructor

• 2023 UH Advanced Practice Provider Conference Planning Committee & Critical Care/Anesthesia Subcommittee

• 2023-2024 Cardiothoracic ICU Advanced Practice Provider Preceptor

State of Ohio Board of Nursing Advisory Committee on Advanced Practice Registered Nursing

• Representative May 2023-May 2025

Elizabeth Carroll Presentation

• Carroll, E., Baker, J. (March 6, 2024) Adverse Childhood Experiences Screening for Women Receiving Medication for Opioid Use Disorder – Local Relevance. Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference 2024, Dublin Ireland.

Professional Development

• ‘New Horizons in Healthcare: Global Impact, Local Relevance, THEconf2024, March 5-7, 2024, The School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

Michele Duns

Professional Development

• NET CE April 2024

• Diabetes Pharmacology

• Epidural Analgesia Update

• Implicit Bias in Health Care

• Pharmacologic and Medical Advances in Obesity Management

• Counseling Patients at the End of Life

• Prediabetes: An Opportunity to Prevent Diabetes

• Herbal Medications: An Evidence-Based Review

• Agitation, Sedation, and Delirium in Adult ICU Patients

• Acute Coronary Syndrome: An Overview for Nurses

• “Understanding Pagan Coworkers and Patients” Office of Diversity Metro Health Medical Center January 2024

• *Cultural Racism and Health Equity Office of Diversity Metro Health Medical Center November 2023

• *Equity in the LGBT+ Community Office of Diversity Metro Health Medical Center October 2023

Richard Martin

Publications

• Vu, L., Koroukian S.M., Douglas, S.L., Fein H.L, Warner, D.F., Schiltz, N.K., Cullen, J., Owusu, C., Sajatovic, M., Rose, J. & Martin, R.J. (2023). Understanding the utility of less than six-month prognosis using administrative data among US nursing home residents with cancer. Palliative Medicine Reports, 5(1), 127-135. https://doi.org/10.1089/ pmr.2023.0047

• Alaamri, M., Martin, R.J., Burant, C., Dolansky, M. A., & Hickman Jr, R. L. (2023). Emotional intelligence: a novel factor influencing hypertension self-management. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 45(7), 618-625. https://doi. org/10.1177/01939459231165130

Professional Development

• (17th National DNP Conference, Key West, FL, 6/2527/2024)

• Pioneering Integration of Implementation Methodology in Doctor of Nursing Programs, Ovid, online event, 4/11/24

• Virtual Nursing Theory Week 2024, Nursology, online conference, 3/21-25/2024

• Explore New Frontiers of research and EBP education in the era of AI, Ovid, online event, 2/27/24

• *Building Bridges on Campus: Dialogue and Care in Times of Conflict, Ursuline College/MetroHealth, Ursuline College Little Theatre, 12/14/23*

• Solutions Addressing Nursing Workforce Crisis, NCSBN Symposium, online event, 11/9/2023

• *Education and Scholarship: Inclusive Excellence, 10/1719/2023 (webinar series)*

• Postdoctoral Education in Nursing, AACN Webinars, 10/1719/2023 (webinar)

• DNP and PhD Collaboration, University of Rochester 8th Annual DNP Summit, online events, 10/6/2023, 10/20/2023

• *Barriers and Belief Systems: Addressing Disability Accommodations and Inclusion through a DEI Lens, AACN/ Johns Hopkins University Disability Health Research Center, online event, 9/13/2023*

Counseling and Art Therapy

*DEI Professional Development

Rebecca D. Miller, Ph.D., LPC, ATR-BC, ATCS Refereed Publications

• Freedle, A., & Miller, R. D. (under review, submitted April 2024). Counselor competency to work with clients following reproductive trauma: An exploratory study. Journal of Mental Health Counseling & Development Non-Refereed Publications

• Miller, R. D. (in press). Drawing from the SELF: Creative strategies for promoting a healthy classroom environment. In L. Kay, D. Heise, & B. H. Johns, Restorative practices in education through art, forthcoming from Davis Publications.

• Miller, R. D. (in press). An in-home trauma-informed art therapy approach in the case of a toddler impacted by experiences of violence and loss. In J. McNutt & P. DunnSnow, Art therapy throughout the lifespan. Forthcoming from Routledge. BSONHP

Conference Presentations

• Miller, R. D., Wallace, D. T., & Brown, M. (2024, April 25). Cultivating reflection to personal resiliencies in the face of stressors: A creative counseling intervention. Conference session presented at the Ohio Counseling Association Spring Conference, held virtually.

• Miller, R. D. (2023, October 18). Creative adaptations of the Sanctuary Model SELF compass in counseling children and adolescents. Conference session presented at the annual All Ohio Counselor’s Conference, Columbus, OH.

• Miller, R. D., & Wallace, D. T. (2023, September 8). Stress and resiliency mapping as an art therapy intervention for self-awareness, insight, and problem-solving. Workshop presented at the annual Buckeye Art Therapy Association conference.

Professional Qualifications/Certifications Earned

• Ohio Counseling Association Leadership Certificate Program, August 12–September 30, 2023

• Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, certification effective as of July 18, 2023

Artwork Exhibited

• Three pieces exhibited as part of “In Harmony: Vibing with Music and Art Therapies,” Cuyahoga Community College, Gallery East, group art and healing exhibition, February 29–March 28, 2024

Awards/Funding Received

• *Professional Development Award, Professional Development, Research, & Merit (PDRM) Committee of Ursuline College, awarded Fall 2023 for American Counseling Association conference in New Orleans, LA in Spring 2024.

• *Professional Development Award, Professional Development, Research, & Merit (PDRM) Committee of Ursuline College, awarded Spring 2024 for AATA Conference presentations in Fall 2024.

Professional Service & Leadership

• Board Member, Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage Family Therapy Board (OCSWMFT), appointed by Governor Mike DeWine, March 29, 2024. Current term: March 29, 2024–October 10, 2025, with annual renewal expected for three-year term

• CACREP Self-Study Lead (Section Leader for all five task teams in the accreditation self-study data collection, analysis, and report-writing process from Summer 2023July 2024)

• Scholarship Committee application reviewer, American Art Therapy Association, 2023-2024

• Epiphany planning committee, Ursuline College, 2023-2024

• *Co-presenter of Tell yOUR Story breakout session with Valentino Zullo

• Telling yOUR Story project planning committee, Ursuline College, 2023-2024.

• Board Member, North Central Ohio Counseling Association, 2023-2024

• Graduate Curriculum Committee member, Ursuline College, 2023-2024

• Retention Committee member, Ursuline College, 2022–present

• Writing Exchange group member, 2021–present

• Parenting Den group member, 2021–present

• Chair/Convener, Counseling and Art Therapy Advisory Board, Ursuline College, 2022-present Professional Development

• May 21, 2024: Faculty Professional Development Day with guest speaker Dr. Rumay Alexander. Ursuline College.

• May 20, 2024: Building Community Day, Ursuline College.

• May 3, 2024: Telehealth: Making Digital Delivery Concepts Seem Rudimentary. Presented bythe Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. (virtual, 1 CEU).

• March 11, 2024: Integrating multicultural frameworks into existing supervision models. Presented by Diana Wallace, Continuing Education Series approved by OCSWMFT Board, Ursuline College (virtual, 2 Supervision CEUs).

• April 25–27, 2024: Ohio Counseling Association Spring conference, various sessions (virtual, 6.5 CEUs).

• April 10–14, 2024: American Counseling Association conference, various sessions, New Orleans, LA. (15 CEUs).

• March 19, 2024: AI Imageries in Art Therapy: Exploring the Intersection of Ethics, Expression, and Equity. American Art Therapy Association online learning academy self-study course. (virtual, 1 CEU).

• March 19, 2024: Creating the Improbable: Using Expressive Technologies like Midjourney. American Art Therapy Association online learning academy self-study course. (virtual, 1 CEU).

• February 16, 2024: Ethical Implications for the Legalization of Marijuana. Moore Counseling & Mediation Services, Inc. (virtual, 1 Ethics CEU).

• January 8, 2024: Epiphany, Ursuline College. Attended/ Presented at the Cleveland Foundation.

• October 16–18, 2023: All Ohio Counselor’s Conference, various sessions, Columbus, OH (5 CEUs).

• September 7–9, 2023: Rekindling the art base of art therapy. Annual Buckeye Art Therapy Association conference sessions, held at Ursuline College. (6 CEUs).

• August 15, 2023: Building Community Day, Ursuline College. DEI Professional Development

• June 2023-May 2024: Telling yOUR Story year-long project planning committee focused on themes of inclusion and belongingness.

• May 21, 2024: Faculty Professional Development Day with guest speaker Dr. Rumay Alexander. Ursuline College.

• March 19, 2024: AI Imageries in Art Therapy: Exploring the Intersection of Ethics, Expression, and Equity. American Art Therapy Association online learning academy course. (virtual, 1 CEU).

• March 11, 2024: Integrating multicultural frameworks into existing supervision models. Presented by Diana Wallace, Continuing Education Series approved by OCSWMFT Board, Ursuline College (virtual, 2 Supervision CEUs).

• January 8, 2024: Epiphany, Ursuline College. Attended at the Cleveland Foundation (also a co-presenter)

• April 25–27, 2024: Ohio Counseling Association Spring conference, (various sessions focused on social justice, cultural competence in counseling work)

• October 16–18, 2023: All Ohio Counselor’s Conference, Columbus, OH. (keynote on cultural humility and various other sessions)

Areka Foster, Ph.D. Candidate, LPCC-S, ATR-BC, SEP Conference Presentations

• Foster, A. D., Gordon, F., & Jackson, K. (2024, April 25). Integration of Polyvagal Theory into Creative Counseling Practice. Conference session for Ohio Counseling Association Spring Conference.

• Foster, A. D. (2023, Oct 12). “Body” of Knowledge: Somatic Training in Counselor Education. Conference session presented at the American Counselor Educator Conference.

• Kidder, B., Cornell, K., Cheun, L. B., & Foster, A. D. (2023, April 20). Embodied Community Building in Social Justice Advocacy. Conference session co-presented at the Expressive Therapies Summit.

Doctoral Degree Activity

Antioch University, Seattle, WA: 2022 – present

• Currently enrolled in Doctorate of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision program.

Professional Service/Leadership

• Epiphany Planning committee for 2025 Epiphany, Ursuline College

• Co-leader of Section 4 CACREP Self-Study reaccreditation, CAT Department, Ursuline College

• Somatic Experiencing Training Assistant, 2022-present

• Volunteer training assistant at Good Grief of Northwest Ohio, 2012-present Professional Development Attended

• May 20, 2024: Building Community Day, Ursuline College.

• March 11, 2024: Integrating multicultural frameworks into existing supervision models. Presented by Diana Wallace, Continuing Education Series approved by OCSWMFT Board, Ursuline College (virtual, 2 Supervision CEUs).

• April 25–27, 2024: Ohio Counseling Association Spring conference, various sessions (virtual).

• January 8, 2024: Epiphany, Ursuline College. Attended the Cleveland Foundation.

• September 7–9, 2023: Rekindling the art base of art therapy. Annual Buckeye Art Therapy Association conference sessions, held at Ursuline College.

• August 15, 2023: Building Community Day, Ursuline College.

• July 2023: 4-day Training in Crisis Stabilization and Safety: Peer Support Program

Clinical Practice

Art Therapy and Counseling by Areka Foster, LLC, Center for Growth and Creativity- private practice. DEI Professional Development

• March 11, 2024: Integrating multicultural frameworks into existing supervision models. Presented by Diana Wallace, Continuing Education Series approved by OCSWMFT Board, Ursuline College (virtual, 2 Supervision CEUs).

• January 8, 2024: Epiphany, Ursuline College. Attended the Cleveland Foundation.

• April 25–27, 2024: Ohio Counseling Association Spring conference, (attended sessions focused on cultural competence in counseling work)

Fawn Gordon, Ph.D., LPCC, NCC Refereed Publications

• Nolan, E., Gordon, F., & Bradley, K. (under review). Counseling young adults regarding spiritual wellness: The need and practice. Adultspan Journal. Conference Presentations

• Takeda, M. & Gordon, F. (2024, May-June). Making sense and peace in youth’s world: Removing barriers of therapy for youth using mindfulness practices tailored to their worldview. Session presented at the Association for Humanistic Counseling (AHC) virtual conference.

• Gordon, F. & Takeda, M. (2024, April). Tailoring mindfulnessbased approaches for working with children and adolescents. Session presented at Ohio Counseling Association’s 2024 Virtual Spring Conference.

• Owens, D. & Gordon, F. (2024, April). Collaborative approaches to address social injustice within school settings. Session presented at Ohio Counseling Association’s 2024 Virtual Spring Conference.

• Foster, A., Jackson, K., & Gordon, F. (2024, April). Integration of polyvagal theory into creative counseling practice. Session presented Ohio Counseling Association’s 2024 Virtual Spring Conference.

• Raghavan, E. & Gordon, F. (2023, October). Counseling emerging adults in spiritual wellness: A systems approach. Session presented at the annual All Ohio Counselors Conference (AOCC), Columbus, Ohio.

• Gordon, F., & Raghavan, E. (2023, September). Exploring the role of systems in spiritual wellness in emerging adults. Session presented at the Buckeye Art Therapy Association (BATA) Symposium, Pepper Pike, Ohio.

Professional Service/Leadership

• Chi Alpha Theta Chapter (at Ursuline) of Chi Sigma Iota Faculty Co-Advisor (2022-Present)

• Women’s Center Advisory Board Member (2022-Present)

• Women’s Center Team Lead for Tabling Events (2023)

• Co-Reviewer for Continuing Education (2022-Present)

• Professional Development, Research, and Merit Committee Co-Chair (2023-Present)

• Past-President, North Central Ohio Counseling Association (2023-2024)

Professional Development Attended

• May-June 2024: Association for Humanistic Counseling (AHC) conference, various sessions (virtual).

• May 20, 2024: Building Community Day, Ursuline College.

• April 25–27, 2024: Ohio Counseling Association Spring conference, various sessions (virtual).

• January 8, 2024: Epiphany, Ursuline College. Attended the Cleveland Foundation.

• April 25–27, 2024: Ohio Counseling Association Spring conference, various sessions (virtual).

• October 16–18, 2023: All Ohio Counselor’s Conference, various sessions, Columbus, OH.

• September 7–9, 2023: Rekindling the art base of art therapy. Annual Buckeye Art Therapy Association conference sessions, held at Ursuline College.

• August 15, 2023: Building Community Day, Ursuline College. DEI Professional Development

• January 8, 2024: Epiphany, Ursuline College. Attended the Cleveland Foundation.

• April 25–27, 2024: Ohio Counseling Association Spring conference, (various sessions focused on cultural competence)

• October 16–18, 2023: All Ohio Counselor’s Conference, Columbus, OH. (Keynote on cultural humility and various other sessions)

Katherine Jackson, Ph.D., ATR-BC, RYT Non-Refereed Publications

• Jackson, K. (in press). Burning with Shame: A case study of an adult dealing with childhood trauma. In J. McNutt & P. Dunn-Snow, Art therapy throughout the lifespan. Forthcoming from Routledge.

• Jackson, K. (2023). Nepal: Linking hands. In D. Henley, The Kramer method of art therapy: Exploring the third hand. Charles C. Thomas.

• Jackson, K. (2023). Student groups and service learning amongst the Sioux. In D. Henley, The Kramer method of art therapy: exploring the third Hand. Charles C. Thomas. Presentations

• Foster, A., Jackson, K. & Gordon, F. (2024, April). “Integration of Polyvagal theory into creative counseling practice.” Ohio Counseling Conference.

• Jackson, K. (2024, March 27). Keynote speech: “Utilizing Creative Arts Therapies to Facilitate Trauma Recovery and Holistic Health. Ashland Mental Health Board Conference.

• Denning, H, & Jackson, K. (2024, February). “Creative strategies for group counseling” Association for Group Work Conference, Portland, Oregon.

• Jackson, K. (2024, January 18). Staff Lecture/ Education “What would St. Angela Do? Coping strategies For a stressful world.” Ursuline College.

• Jackson, K. (2024, January 8). Epiphany Day Faculty Lecture “Mental Health Strategies for College Professors” Ursuline College.

• Jackson, K. (2023, November 6). Keynote Speech: “Strong in Adversities: Mental Health Strategies for Ursuline Schools.” Ursuline Education Network. Beaumont School.

• Jackson, K., & Jankowski, J. (2023, September 9). “Creating Sacred Containers: Utilizing Integrative Wellness Tools for Transformation and Growth” Buckeye Art Therapy Symposium.

Professional Qualifications/Certifications Earned

• Institute of Integrative Nutrition: Health Coaching Certificate, earned March 2024

Honors & Awards

• Honorary Life Member Award (Buckeye Art Therapy Association, awarded Fall 2023)

Artwork Exhibited

• Artwork exhibited as part of “In Harmony: Vibing with Music

and Art Therapies,” Cuyahoga Community College, Gallery East, group art and healing exhibition, February 29–March 28, 2024

Professional Service/Leadership

• Mission and Identity Committee, Ursuline College (2022-present)

• Chair- Human Subjects Committee/ IRB, Ursuline College (2022- present)

• Ad Hoc Editor for the American Journal of Art Therapy (2019-present)

• Treasurer - Buckeye Art Therapy Association (2023present)

• July 2023, Cheyenne River Service-Learning Trip Leader, Counseling and Art Therapy Department, Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH

• NBCC Liaison for NCE Ursuline College, 2012-present

Professional Development

• May 20, 2024: Building Community Day, Ursuline College.

• April 25–27, 2024: Ohio Counseling Association Spring conference, various sessions (virtual).

• February 8-10, 2024: Association for Specialists in Group Work conference, Portland, OR.

• January 8, 2024: Epiphany, Ursuline College. Attended/ presented at the Cleveland Foundation.

• October 25-29, 2023: American Art Therapy Association Conference. San Diego, CA

• September 7–9, 2023: Rekindling the art base of art therapy. Annual Buckeye Art Therapy Association conference sessions, held at Ursuline College.

• August 15, 2023: Building Community Day, Ursuline College. Clinical Practice

• Psychotherapist and Registered Board-Certified Art Therapist, Beachwood Counseling Center, Beachwood, OH

DEI Professional Development

• Ongoing multicultural competence work with students via service-learning at Ursuline College, 2016-present

• January 8, 2024: Epiphany, Ursuline College. Attended the Cleveland Foundation.

• April 25–27, 2024: Ohio Counseling Association Spring conference, (various sessions focused on cultural competence)

• October 25-29, 2023: American Art Therapy Association Conference. San Diego, CA (keynote on cultural competence in art therapy and various other sessions)

Megan Seaman, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, RYT Presentations

• Seaman, M. (2023, September). The yogic artist: Cultivating healing through devotional practice, trustful surrender, and nonattachment. Paper presented at the annual Buckeye Art Therapy Association Conference 2023, at Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH.

Professional Service/Leadership

• Cheyenne River Service-Learning Trip Leader, Counseling and Art Therapy Department, Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH, July 2023

• Faculty Co-Advisor of the Chi Alpha Theta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, 2020 – Current

• Member, Professional Development, Research, & Merit (PDRM) Committee, Ursuline College, 2021-Current

• Committee Member, Faculty Benefits and Remuneration, Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH, August 2023 – Present

• Yoga facilitator, leads weekly yoga and meditation groups for all students, staff, & faculty, Ursuline College, 20232024

Clinical Practice

• Licensed Professional Counselor, Beachwood Counseling Center, Beachwood, OH

Professional Development

• May 20, 2024: Building Community Day, Ursuline College.

• January 8, 2024: Epiphany, Ursuline College. Attended/ presented at the Cleveland Foundation.

• September 7–9, 2023: Rekindling the art base of art therapy. Annual Buckeye Art Therapy Association conference sessions, held at Ursuline College.

• August 15, 2023: Building Community Day, Ursuline College.

DEI Professional Development

• July 2023: Cheyenne River Service-Learning Trip Leader, Counseling and Art Therapy Department.

• January 8, 2024: Epiphany, Ursuline College. Attended the Cleveland Foundation.

Diana T. Wallace, PhD Candidate, LPCC-S, ATR-BC Presentations

• Miller, R. D., Wallace, D. T., & Brown, M. (2024, April 25). Cultivating reflection to personal resiliencies in the face of stressors: A creative counseling intervention. Conference session presented at the Ohio Counseling Association Spring Conference held virtually.

• Wallace, D. (2024). Integrating multicultural frameworks into existing supervision models. Presentation approved for 3.0 CSWMFT Supervision CEUs, Ursuline College.

• Miller, R. D., & Wallace, D. T. (2023, September 8). Stress and resiliency mapping as an art therapy intervention for self-awareness, insight, and problem-solving. Workshop presented at the annual Buckeye Art Therapy Association conference.

Professional Service/Leadership

• Academic Policy Member, Ursuline College: 2021 - Present

• Academic Program Review Member, Ursuline College: 2022Present

• Counseling and Art Therapy Advisory Board Member, Ursuline College: 2022 – Present Doctoral Degree Activity

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN: May 2022 - present Professional Development

• May 20, 2024: Building Community Day, Ursuline College.

• April 25–27, 2024: Ohio Counseling Association Spring conference, various sessions (virtual).

• January 8, 2024: Epiphany, Ursuline College. Attended/ presented at the Cleveland Foundation.

• September 7–9, 2023: Rekindling the art base of art therapy. Annual Buckeye Art Therapy Association conference sessions, held at Ursuline College.

• August 15, 2023: Building Community Day, Ursuline College. Clinical Practice

• Provided school-based clinical mental health prevention groups for Walden University for Beech Brook clients and Ursuline College Nursing Students: February 2024 – May 2024

DEI Professional Development

• March 11, 2024: Integrating multicultural frameworks into existing supervision models. Presented by Diana Wallace, Continuing Education Series approved by OCSWMFT Board, Ursuline College (virtual, 2 Supervision CEUs).

• January 8, 2024: Epiphany, Ursuline College. Attended the Cleveland Foundation.

• April 25–27, 2024: Ohio Counseling Association Spring conference, (various sessions focused on cultural competence in counseling and supervision)

Physician Assistant Department

*DEI Professional Development

Adrienne Colabuno MPAS, PA-C, CHSE

Professional Development January 2024-December 2024

• January 4, 10, 16th, 2024 Participated in Examsoft Training Modules

• January 11, 2024, Attended Gray DI Workshop

• Participated in all APRC Review Committee Meetings.

• Currently enrolled in PANRE-LA Examination taking exams every quarter starting January 2, 2024.

• Participate in all BSNHP Faculty meetings.

• Exam Test Writing training 2/7/2024

• PAEA Virtual Workshop 2/8/2024

• PAEA Forum Proposal Reviewer 2024

• ARC Report Training Session 5/3/2024

• Item Writing Analysis Workshop August 2024,

• Directed Info Sessions for Potential Applicants to the Program

• Kent state Pre-PA Club (April 2, 2024)

• Cleveland State University Pre-PA Club Presentation (May 2, 2024)

• Info Session March and April 2024

• Info Session May 15, 2024

• Spoke at NEOMED Communication and Vulnerability IPE event April 5, 2024

• April 29, 2024, Attended Bystander Intervention training

• May 29, 2024, completed PANRE-LA Examination Second Quarter.

• Participated in all Diversity and Inclusion Committee Meetings.

Jacquelyn D’Amico, MSPAS, PA-C

Institutional Development

• Mission Orientation, Attendance dates: 3/7/24, 5/8/24

• Faculty Assembly – Member 2024, Attendance dates: 1/22/24, 2/19/24, 4/15/24

• Breen School of Nursing and Health Professionals –Member 2024, Attendance Dates: 5/13/24

• Women’s Center Webinar, Busting Myths & Enhancing Support: Advancing Workplace Success for Women 3/20/24 Departmental Development

• PA Department Academic Committee: Member, complete participation

• PA Department Clinical Committee: Member, complete participation

• Physician Assistant New Faculty Search Committee: Acting chair starting 5/20/24

• ARC-PA Accreditation Process: Clinical department faculty member

• Post Clinical Rotation – Comprehensive Review (PCR-CR): Faculty head, Assessment development & coordination starting 1/2/2024

• Examsoft training: Attendance dates: 1/10/24 Professional Development

• Clinical Work: Southwest General Hospital Surgery Department – Scheduled once weekly on Mondays

• PAEA - New Faculty Jumpstart, Attendance days: 2/7/24, 2/14/24, 2/21/24, 2/28/24

Douglas Long DMSc, PA-C

CME/Professional development courses

• June 8, 2023. PANRE LA Quarterly completion. 2 SA (3 total) Hrs. CME

• August 29, 2023. CAPS Simulation. 4 Hours.

• *August 31, 2023. Communication for Inclusion. Vector LMS Course on DEI. 49 minutes.

• September 8, 2023. PANRE LA Quarterly completion. 2 SA (3 total) Hrs. CME

• *September 19, 2023. PAEA Anti-Racism Faculty Town Hall 2023. 1.5 Hrs.

• September 22-24, 2023. OAPA Conference. (Speaker, Attendee)

• October 2, 2023. PANRE LA Quarterly completion. 2 SA (3 total) Hrs. CME

• October 11-14, 2023, PAEA National Conference

• October 13, 2023, Clinical Site Recruitment: A Systematic Approach When All Else Fails 0.75 hrs. CME

• October 13, 2023, Pearls and Pitfalls of PA Program Leadership 1.25 Hrs. CME

• *October 25, 2023, Engagement with Diversity Vector LMS course 27 min.

• November 21, 2023, A Framework for Training PA Educators to Become Effective Mentors. 0.75 Hrs.

• November 21, 2023, Academic Advising in PA Programs: Positive Impacts on Student Experience 0.75

• November 24, 2023, RQI BLS Prep 1 hr.

• November 29, 2023, RQI BLS 1 hr.

• November 30, 2023, State of Ohio Labor Trafficking, Required SMBO training 10 min.

• November 30, 2023, Cultivating the Future PA Leader 0.75 Hr. CME

• *November 30, 2023, Meeting the Needs of Rural and Under-resourced Communities Through Mission-driven Admissions and Community Partnerships 0.75 Hrs. CME

• *December 1, 2023, Diversity in Action: Empowering Black Men for Successful PA Admissions 0.75

• December 1, 2023, A Call for Change: Fixing A Broken Medical Training System | Jake Goodman | TEDxUGA

• December 1, 2023, Structuring Interviews to Make DataDriven Admissions Decisions. 0.75 hrs. CME

• December 1, 2023, Overcoming Staff Challenges to Ensure Organizational Success 0.75 Hrs. CME

• December 1, 2023, Social Media: Telling the Story of Your Program’s Mission 0.75 Hrs. CME

• December 1, 2023, Utilizing Gamification and Technology to Promote Active Learning 0.75 Hrs. CME

• January 18-23, 2024. ARC-PA Workshops- Accreditation and You and the SSR (Self Study workshop). 32 CME Hours

• January 10, 2024, Quarterly NCCPA PANRE-LA CME 2 Hrs.

• January 25, 2024, Content Review/Board Prep Dr. Mike Nowack, Certified Medical Educator, 1 hr. Cat II

• January-February 2024- Crucial Conversations 3rd Ed. Tools for talking when the stakes are high.

• February 29, 2024, Content Review/Board Prep Dr. Mike Nowack, Certified Medical Educator, 1 hr. Cat March 2024Make it So: Leadership Lessons from Star Trek: The Next Generation.

• March 28, 2024, Content Review/Board Prep Dr. Mike Nowack, Certified Medical Educator, 1 hr. Cat II

• April 24, 2024, Content Review/Board Prep Dr. Mike Nowack, Certified Medical Educator, 1 hr. Cat II

• April 11, 2024, JCU Pre-Health Professionals fair. PA representative.

• April-May 2024: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable.

• May 22, 2024, Content Review/Board Prep Dr. Mike Nowack, Certified Medical Educator, 1 hr. Cat II

• May 29, 2024, Quarterly NCCPA PANRE-LA CME 2 Hrs.

Andrea Rini MPAS, PA-C

• Mission Orientation, Attended 3 sessions for new employee mission orientation

• 10/4/2023, Core Values

• 12/6/2023, St Angela

• 5/6/2024, Final session

• Academic Advising Committee, Committee co-chair; graduate representative.

• Faculty Assembly – Member, Attended monthly meetings, complete participation.

• Breen School of Nursing and Health Professionals – Member, Attended regular meetings, complete participation.

• Library Monthly Series Information Sessions – Attendance

• “Keep Calm and ChatGPT On: A Discussion for Educators”, 9/5/2023 Institute for Women, Wellness and Work Webinar Series – Attendance

• “Leverage your Expertise by Writing a Bestselling Book with Cheli Grace”, 9/7/2023

• “How to be Radically Candid” – presentation by Jodi Olivo, 11/28/2023.

• How to be Radically Candid – presentation by Jodi Olivo, 11/28/2023

• Other Ursuline Sponsored Professional Development

• Organized over $200 worth of period product donations for the Social Work Department AmeriCorps Survivor Link Drive

• Organized over $200 worth of underwear and clothing items for local domestic violence shelters for the Social Work Department AmeriCorps Survivor Link Drive

• Bystander Intervention Training – hosted by Compliance/ Title IX & Disability Coordinator, Student Affairs, and Athletics. Attended 4/29/2024 session.

• Diversity Dialogue - Metro Health’s Office of Opioid Safety – 11/13/23. *DEI requirement approved

• Ursuline College Epiphany, Attendance, 1/9/2024

Within the Physician Assistant Department this year, in addition to my usual Principal Faculty duties, I took on many of the duties of our Academic Coordinator during her maternity leave from 3/21/24-6/21/24.

Physician Assistant Department Academic Committee

• Member, complete participation in meetings

• Acting chair 3/21/24 – 6/21/24

• Student Evaluation and Progress Committee (SEPC) subcommittee member, full participation

• Acting chair of SEPC from 3/21/24-6/21/24, including leading two urgent meetings to discuss confidential student progress information

• Responsible for management and updates of the UCPA handbook, including successful approval of new amendments, by department and committee, in 5/2024

Physician Assistant Program Director Search Committee

• Member

• Acting chair starting 3/21/24

• Participated in planning meetings, pre-interview meetings, and candidate interviews which resulted in the successful hiring of a new Program Director for the Physician Assistant program in 5/2024.

Physician Assistant Department Admissions Committee

• Member, complete participation.

Professional Development

• The Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Primary Care+: Updates in Primary Care, Women’s Health and Behavioral Medicine. Continuing medical education conference.

• 11/9/23 – 11/11/23

• Awarded 24.25 AAPA Category 1 CME hours for completion

• Courses attended included:

• Primary care: Updates in Asthma Management, Men’s Health: Pearls in Erectile Dysfunction and Testosterone Replacement Therapy, Update in Migraine Management, PrEP Therapy and HIV Management for Primary Care, Overview of the Top 10 Research Studies of 2022-2023, Keynote Presentation - Primary care as the foundation of the healthcare system: overcoming barriers to an ideal structure, Integrative Medicine and High Yield Supplement Use in Clinical Practice, Weight Management in Adolescence, Contemporary Management of Dyslipidemia, Diabetes Management, Diabetes Workshop: Glucose Monitoring.

• Women’s Health: Hormone Replacement Therapy, Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Updates, Women’s Health in the Geriatric Population, Clinical Pearls for the Pelvic Exam, Care of the LGBTQ+ Patient, Overview of PCOS, Reproductive Access in Today’s Climate, Osteoporosis

• Behavioral Medicine: Treatment Resistant Depression: Overview and Case Examples, Advanced Therapies in Mental Health Treatment: ECT, TMS, Psychedelics; Detecting and Treating Bipolar Disorder in Primary Care: Illustrative Cases and Basic Treatment Guidelines; Adolescent Depression: Identification and Clinical Management, Overview of Talk Therapies: Mental Health and Beyond Pharmacologic Therapy, Keynote Presentation – The Opiate Crisis from a Slightly Different Point of View, MAT Update, Behavioral Addictions, Street Drugs – What’s Out There?, Toxicology Screening Cases.

• Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) New Faculty Jumpstart – Virtual Continuing Medical Education: participated in four, 2 hour live zoom sessions through PAEA to learn the basics of common new faculty topics in PA education

• 2/7/24: Overview of Academia

• 2/14/24: Nuts and Bolts of Teaching: Instructional Objectives; Nuts and Bolts of Teaching: Effective Learning Experiences using Active Learning Strategies and Adult Learning Theory

• 2/21/24: Nuts and Bolts of Teaching: Logistics and Administration of Teaching; Effective Virtual Instruction

• 2/28/24: Student Remediation and Support

• Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) New Faculty – Didactic Faculty Skills 101 Workshop

3 days, in person, interactive workshop in Washington DC, from 4/17/24-4/19/24.

Awarded 18 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits Sessions Included: Communicating Expectations: Writing Instructional Objectives, Developing an Effective Course Syllabus, Active Learning: Strategies and Examples, Creating and Delivering Effective Presentations, Student Evaluation: Improving your Multiple Choice Items, Analyzing Exam Data: How Do We Know They Are Learning?, ARC-PA Accreditation Basics, Course Management: Assessing Student Performance,

Student Support: Advising, Academic Integrity, Disabilities and Accommodations, Navigating the Road to Promotion and Tenure, Thriving in the Academic Environment, Continued Excellence in the Practice of Medicine

• Cleveland Clinic Urgent Care PA-C

• PRN provider

• Attended bi-monthly department meetings

• Clinical shifts weekly to bi-monthly pending PRN availability

• Licensure Maintenance:

• State Medical Board (OH) license renewal,

• DEA Controlled Substance Privileges license maintenance

• NCCPA national re-certification examination (PANRELA)

• Maintenance: BLS recertification 4/2024 IPE and Service Learning

• Planning member of the “Amazing Patient Race” IPE event with NEOMED

• Monthly to bimonthly planning meetings occurring from September 2023 to March 2024

• Synthesis of case used for IPE event

• On-site facilitation of event on 3/28/2024

Social Work Department

*DEI Professional Development

Stacey O’Brien DSW, MSSA, LISW-s

Professional Activities

Professional Activities on Campus

• Behavioral Health Workforce Grant – worked collaboratively with CAT, MSN, and Director of Development to plan for ongoing cultural sensitivity training for students and agency partners, and paid field placements for social work students.

• ODHE Student Mental Health Grant – Worked collaboratively with Vice President of Student Affairs and Director of Development to plan for social work student internship as resource navigator. Created framework, position description, and training materials for students placed in position.

Professional Activities in the Community

• Ongoing training supervision for a social worker achieving independent licensure.

• Consultation with families seeking information about options available to older adults

Professional Development Conferences attended

• Baccalaureate Program Directors Annual Conference, New Orleans, March 6-9, 2024

• Cengage Conference on AI, virtual, February 14-15, 2024

• Social Work Distance Education Conference, virtual, April 10-12, 2024

• University of Charleston Teaching, Learning, & Technology Conference, virtual, May 7-8, 2024.

Peer-reviewed conference presentation

• Conceptualizing, measuring, and strengthening the implicit curriculum in an online social work program. Virtual presentation at the Social Work Distance Education conference, April 2024.

Professional Development in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Served on College DEI committee

• 7/25/23: NASW Ethics and AI

• 9/7/23: ACL Elder Justice Act

• 11/13/23: MetroHealth Office of Opioid Safety Diversity Dialogue

• 12/4/23: Groundwork Ohio – Black maternal health

• 2/28/24: Health Policy Institute of Ohio – Strategies to prevent ACEs in Ohio

• 2/29/24: NASW – Gender affirming care

• 4/2/24: Independent Colleges and Universities: The Value of Mission-Driven Teaching Excellence.

Kylie Evans PhD, MSW, LISW-S Peer-Reviewed Publications

• Evans, K.E., Korsch-Williams, A., Holmes, M.E., & Mueller, D. (2024). “I am my family’s caregiver and social worker”: Experiences of doctoral student moms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Women & Gender in Higher Education, 1 – 23. https://doi.org/10.1080/26379112.2024.2333235

• Voith, L. A., Salas Atwell, M., D’Alessio, A. S., Evans, K. E., & Korsch Williams, A. (2024). Examining adverse childhood experiences and Black youth’s engagement in a hospital based violence intervention program using administrative data. Academic Emergency Medicine, 1 – 13. DOI: 10.1111/ acem.14920

• Holmes, M.R., Bender, A.E., Yoon, S., Berg, K.A., DudaBanwar, J., Chen, Y., Evans, K.E., Korsch-Williams, A., Perzynski, A. (2024). Examination of Protective Factors That Promote Prosocial Skill Development Among Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence. Development and Psychopathology. 1 – 14. https://doi.org/10.1017/ S0954579424000087

• Evans, K.E., Bender, A. E., Miller, E. K., Holmes, M., & King, J. (2023). Victim Service Agency Perspectives on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Social Service Research, 49(4), 476-493. https://doi.org/10.1080/0148837 6.2023.2236164

• King, J., Holmes, M., Evans, K.E., Bender, A., & King-White, D. (2023). Introducing a novel intervention, CoHealing, to address teacher burnout and indirect trauma. OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 8(3), 1-15. doi:10.21926/obm.icm.2303036

• White, K.R., Rolock, N., Hambrick, E.P., Bai, R., Bender, A.E., Evans, K.E., Diamant-Wilson, R., Bailey, K.A. (2023). Longitudinal evaluation of the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics with adoptive parents in one U.S. state. Journal of Evidence-Based Practice. 20(6), 1004-1025. https://doi.org/10.1080/26408066.2023.2245819

Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations

Evans, K.E., Korsch-Williams, A., & Holmes, M.R. (2024, January 11).“I felt less alone”: Pilot implementation of a virtual supportive mentoring group for social work doctoral student moms. Oral presentation at the Society of Social Work and Research annual conference. Washington, D.C.

Professional Activities

Grant Funding

• Survivor Link + Public Health AmeriCorps funded a partnership with Arizona State University Office of GenderBased Violence. (August 2023 – present). Funded: Three social work student scholarships per academic year, at $4,468.25 each ($13,404.75 total per academic year)

• Ohio Link OER Course Redesign Grant (May 2024 – July 2024). Funded: $650

Journal Reviewer: The Journal of Family Violence; publishes original peer-reviewed research focused on interpersonal violence (2022 – present)

Abstract Reviewer: Society of Social Work and Research (SSWR) conference oral presentation submissions (2023 –present)

Judge for National Purple Ribbon Awards: evaluated nonprofits, agency directors and staff, and volunteers for their contributions to the domestic violence survivor advocacy movement (2024)

Obtained “Supervision” license endorsement: Completed training requirements for social work license “Supervisor” designation (LISW-S) in August 2023

Collegium Annual Colloquy representative: Represented Ursuline at the Collegium Colloquy (consortium of Catholic Colleges) in Portland, Oregon (June 2 – 9, 2023)

Professional Development

• January 10 – 14, 2024: Recentering and Democratizing Knowledge: The Next 30 Years of Social Work Science Society of Social Work and Research annual conference. Washington, D.C.

• October 10, 2023: Fostering Student Success Using the IEO Model with Dr. Wanda Thurston. Professional development training for Breen School of Nursing and Health Professions.

• August 7, 2023: The Role of Mentorship in the Supervisory Relationship. NASW Ohio virtual training. (3 CEUs)

• August 6, 2023: Not Just a Friendly Visit Part 3: Exploring the Four Core Processes as a Model for Social Work. NASW Ohio virtual training (1 CEU)

• August 6, 2023: Not Just a Friendly Visit Part 2: Understanding Behavioral Health Accreditation Requirements Related to Supervision. NASW Ohio virtual training (1 CEU).

• July 5, 2023: Not Just a Friendly Visit Part 1: What Ohio Law Says About Social Work Supervision. NASW Ohio virtual training (1 CEU).

• June 27, 2023: Social Work Supervision in the 21st Century. NASW Ohio virtual training (1 CEU).

• June 27, 2023: Giving Feedback: A Values-Oriented Approach to Non-Clinical Assessment. NASW Ohio virtual training (1 CEU).

• June 26, 2023: Managing It All: Supervision and Administration for Social Workers. NASW Ohio virtual training (1 CEU).

• June 26, 2023: Supervision: Integrating Trauma-Informed Care. NASW Ohio virtual training (1 CEU).

Respiratory Care Department

*DEI Professional Development

John T. Gallagher, MPH, RRT-NPS, FAARC Committee Involvement (2023-24)

• Member, Academic Affairs Committee, Ursuline College

• Member, Information Technology Committee, Ursuline College

• Member, Interprofessional Education Committee, Ursuline College

• Member, PA Department Director Search Committee, Ursuline College

• Member, Advisory Committee – Lakeland Community College

Professional Development

• Mr. Gallagher was elected to the Ohio Society for Respiratory Care’s Board of Directors in June 2023. John was sworn in as the Northeast District Director in December of that year. He will serve a two-year term.

• Ohio Society for Respiratory Care – Annual Conference, Attendee, July 2023, Sessions attended (11 CRCE units earned):

• Understanding the Science of Respiratory Care –Evidenced-Based Care

• Tracheobronchial Malacia and Dynamic Airway Collapse

• The Right Place at the Right Time: RRT NFL Role and Experience

• Emerging Topics in Respiratory Care

• Balancing Brain and Lung Protection in the NICU using Transcutaneous CO2 Monitoring.

• Respiratory Infections in Children, Short and Long-Term Effects

• Physical Therapy Considerations for the Pulmonary Patient

• Creating an Atmosphere of Care: Interprofessional Collaborative Practice

• Expanding Gas Exchange Capacity with IPV Therapy

• Respiratory Care Professionals and the Law – Updates

• NBRC Update

• AARC Summer Forum, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Attendee, July 2023, Sessions attended (13 CRCE units earned):

• Mentoring & Sponsoring - Guiding the Next Generation of Leaders

• Elevating Our Profession: Leveraging Strategic Relationships for Growth

• Lions, Tigers, and Adjuncts, Oh My!

• Fine Tuning A Low Performing RT

• Energize Students: Foster Active Learning in Your Classroom

• Interdisciplinary Approaches to Using Expressive Arts in Respiratory Care Education

• Ditch the Points: Reimagining Assessment to Address Learner Growth

• Leveraging NBRC Resources While Supporting Career Ladders

• Preparing for Your CoARC Site Visit: Tips and Pointers

• Value of Degree Advancement Accreditation

• Incorporating IPE into Respiratory Care

• Critical Thinking Skills of Respiratory Care Students and Graduates

• Raising our Future Leaders: How to Create a Formal Mentoring Program

• Preparing for an Accreditation Visit: A Discussion with Joint Commission Resources

• Psychological Safety in the Clinical Learning Space

• Achieving APEX Recognition: Educational Programs

• What’s Next for You, RT?

• Mr. Gallagher was admitted to Cleveland State University’s PhD program in Urban Education in June 2023. John joined the 37th cohort of the program in Fall 2023. The following courses were completed in the 2023/24 academic year:

• EDU 800 – Advanced Research Design/Measurement (3 cred hours - Grade: A)

• EDU 803 - The Life Cycle: Development & Learning (4 cred hours - Grade: A)

• EDU 801 - Inferential Statistics (3 cred hours - Grade: A-)

• *EDU 805 – Cultural Foundations in Education & Human Serv (4 cred hours - Grade: A)

• *Served as a major contributor to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training (DEI)

• Building Community Day – Ursuline College, 8/15/23

• Epiphany, Ursuline College, 1/8/24

• CAPS Training & Student Experience for Ursuline College (Gilmour Academy), 1/30/24

• Basic Life Support, Provider Renewal (BLS)(AHA), March 2024

• AARC Congress, Nashville, TN, Attendee, November 2023, Sessions attended (16 CRCE units earned):

• What’s New? An Overview of New and Emerging Respiratory Diagnostic Tests

• New Concepts in the Diagnosis and Management of COPD

• Regional Distribution of Ventilation Using Electrical Impedance Tomography

• Ethics and the Respiratory Therapist

• Energize Students: Foster Active Learning in Your Classroom

• Evaluating Respiratory Effort in Mechanically Ventilated Pediatric Patients

• Breathe In Possibility, Breathe Out Purpose

• Climbing the Academic Ladder

• Advanced Lung Mechanics using Esophageal Manometry

• Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, COVID-19 and the Path Forward

• Open Forum Poster Discussion #10: Mechanical Ventilation

• Clinical Precepting: The Key to Elevating the Future of Respiratory Care

• Update on 2025 CoARC Standards for Entry into Respiratory Care Practice

• Identification and Management of the Pediatric Difficult/ Critical Airway

• A Roadmap to Recruitment

• Making the Leap: Leaving the Bedside for a Faculty Position

• 2023 ERS ATS Lung Volume Technical Standard Update

• PFT Pulmonary Function Testing: How I Do It?

• PRO/CON: ECMO Should be Used Early in the Management of PARDS

• PARDS: Definition, Incidence, and Outcomes

• Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Professional Engagement in Respiratory Care

Clinical Practice

• University Hospitals, Pediatric Pulmonary Function

Dean, BSONHP: Patricia Sharpnack, DNP, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, ANEF, FAAN

*DEI Professional Development

2023 – 2024 new or ongoing appointments/elected positions International

• International Council of Nurses Education Experts Advisory Committee 2024 National

• Tri Council for Nursing

• An alliance between the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the American Nurses Association, the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, and the National League for Nursing. Member as Chair Elect of the NLN

• National League for Nursing (NLN)

• NLN Chair: 2023- 2025

• NLN Strategic Action Group (SAG): 2021 – present

• NLN Finance Committee Ex Officio 2021 – present

• NLN Executive Committee 2021 – present

• NLN Strategic Steering Committee 2021 – present

• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and American Hospital Association

• TeamSTEPPS®: Advisory Panel: 2019 - present

• TeamSTEPPS®: International* and National Consultant: 2014 - present

• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

• Reviewer (2017 - present)

• American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

• AARP Board Volunteer (2021- present) Regional

• Jennings Home Board of Directors 2024

• Central School of Practical Nursing (CSPN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Advisory Committee, May 2024present Grants Funded

• Sharpnack, P. (2023). CVS Health Foundation Grant for FNP students, $4,000.00 funded.

• Sharpnack, P. & Miyoshi, E. (2021- 2025). HRSA Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant. 550,000 annually (2,220,000 4-year total) funded.

Publications - refereed journals

• Sharpnack, P.A. (2024). Impacting Nursing Education Globally: An Innovative NLN Initiative with the International Council of Nurses, Nursing Education Perspectives May - -June 45(3): p 135-136, 5/6 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/01. NEP.0000000000001268

• Sharpnack, P. A. (2024). Made Better by Chat GPT: Cultivating a Culture of Innovation in Nursing Education. Nursing Education Perspectives March – April 45(2): p 6768, 3/4 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001242

• Sharpnack, P. (2024). Dreaming to Achieve Let Us Begin Our Competency-Based Education Journey. Nursing Education Perspectives, January -February;45(1):1-2. Doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001224

• Sharpnack, P. (2023). Re-imagining Nursing Education: The Power of a Shared Vision! Nursing Education Perspectives, November-December; 44(6):331-332. Doi: 10.1097/01. NEP.0000000000001201.

• Sharpnack, P., Dillon-Bleich, K., & Yeager, C. (2023). Innovative CPR Instruction: One School of Nursing’s Experience Piloting the NLN, Laerdal, and American Heart Association Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Program). Nursing Education Perspectives, 44, (4), 266267.

Media Coverage

• Panel Speaker: January 24, 2024 - NPR Sound of Ideas: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1088191215/the-soundof-ideas#:~:text=Northeast%20Ohio%20colleges%20 continue%20to%20produce%20nurses%2C%20but%20 state%20shortage%20remains Scholarly Reviewer

• Abstract Reviewer – Nursing Education Section and Healthcare Policy Section – Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Symposium – 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 24

• Abstract Reviewer – OLN Education Summit – Ohio League for Nursing – 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022,2023, 2024

• Abstract Reviewer – International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning – INACSL Conference: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021,2022, 2023

• Abstract Reviewer – American Academy of Nursing Health Policy Summit - 2024

Editorial Board

• Clinical Simulation in Nursing - official journal of the International Nursing Association of Clinical and Simulated Learning (INACSL) (2015- present)

• Nursing Education Today - The leading international journal providing a forum for the publication of high-quality original research, review, and debate in the discussion of nursing, midwifery, and inter-professional health care education. (2023- )

Journal Reviewer

• Applied Nursing Research

• Clinical Simulation in Nursing

• International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship (IJNES)

• Journal of Holistic Nursing (JHN)

• Journal of Professional Nursing (JPN)

• Nursing Education Perspectives (NEP)

• Nursing Education Today

• Nursing Education in Practice

• Nursing Outlook

• Western Journal of Nursing Research (WJNR) Scholarship National: Podium:

• Sharpnack, P. (2024, February 6). Precision Health: Implications for Curriculum. Precision Health: What does it mean for nursing practice? Accelerating the Integration of Precision Health into Nursing Practice Accelerating the Integration of Precision Health into Nursing Practice, Virtual

• Klenke-Borgmann, L. Wells-Beede, Gruben, D., Goliat, L., Yeager, C., Sharpnack, P. (2023). Mind the Gap: An In-Depth Look at Nurse Educator Competencies. National League for Nursing’s 2023 Education Summit, National Harbor, MD. Podium presentation, peer reviewed.

Invited Speaker

• Sharpnack, P. (2024, April 3). Regulation and the Nurse. National Student Nurses Association, Buena Vista, FLA.

Statewide Invited Speaker

• Sharpnack, P. (2024, March 23). Inventible, not Inevitable: Engagement in the profession. Plenary Speaker, Ohio League for 2024 Nursing Education Summit, Columbus, OH. Local Invited Speaker

• Sharpnack, P. (2024, May 8). Off Balance- A Leadership Journey. Maryann Shaughnessy Leadership Institute, CWRU, Cleveland, OH

• Sharpnack, P. (2023, 2024). Regulation and the Nurse Leader. UHHS Leadership Institute. Cleveland, OH

Activities to Maintain Expertise

• *Certificate in Fostering a Culture of Belonging from the Association of College and University Educators March 13, 2024; The awardee has demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and skills in the following modules:

• Managing the Impact of Biases

• Reducing Microaggressions

• Addressing Imposter Phenomenon and Stereotype Threat

• Cultivating an Inclusive Environment

• *May 21, 2024: Faculty Professional Development Day with guest speaker Dr. Rumay Alexander. Ursuline College

• May 16, 2024: From Outcome to Input: Maximizing Nursing Curricula with Backward Design. AACN Webinar (1)

• March 23-25, 2024: 2024 AACN Deans Annual Meeting, The Fairmont Washington, DC, Washington DC, District of Columbia. (8.75)

• February 20, 2024: Legal and Practical Implications of Standards Related to Competent Nursing Practice: Lessons Learned from the Mount Carmel Nurses. Ursuline College, Webinar (1)

• *January 31, 2024: Diversity Dialogue: Can We Talk? Rabbi Eddie Sukol Talk. Ursuline College, Cleveland, OH

• January 30, 2024: A Strong Professional Identity in Nursing: Impact on Education and Practice, AACN Webinar (1)

• January 29, 2024: IPEC Membership Meeting: Shaping the Future of IPE and Collaboration, Virtual Meeting.

• January 8, 2024: Epiphany, Ursuline College.

• November 1, 2023: CCNE Workshop on Writing Self-Studies Webinar Series. CCNE Webinar. (10)

• October 5-7, 2023: 2023 Health Policy Conference, Celebrating 50 Years of Leadership, Policy, and Partnerships. American Academy of Nursing, Washington DC. (10.75)

• September 28-30, 2023: 2023 NLN Education Summit: Extraordinary Times, Extraordinary Nurse Educators! National Harbor, Washington D.C. (6.75)

• *September 12, 2023: Climate Change: Major Implications for Global Health. Iota Psi Sigma, Pepper Pike, OH (1.5)

• September 12, 2023: Essentials & CBE: Enhancing Nursing Education with VR/AR. AACN Webinar (1)

• June 5, 2023: Active Learning for Gen Z: An Introduction to Peer Instruction and Team-Based Learning. Ursuline College Strawbridge Symposium, Pepper Pike, OH (5.5) Colleagueship

Professional Memberships

• American Conference of Academic Deans, 2014 - present

• Greater Cleveland Organization of Nurse Leaders, 2014present

• Ohio Action Coalition (OAC), 2013- present

• INACSL – International Nursing Association of Clinical and Simulated Learning, 2011 - present

• OAAPN – Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses, 2010 - present

• MNRS – Midwest Nursing Research Society , 2009present

• Nurse Educator Research Section

• Healthcare Policy and Informatics Research Section

• Academic Practice Partnership Research Section

• MNRS Communication and Engagement Committee, 2017present

• Sigma Theta Tau – Iota Psi Chapter, 2007 - present

• Leadership Succession Committee Member

• Ohio League for Nursing OLN, 2007 - present

• Summit Steering Committee Chair

• Legislative Committee

• American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2006present

• ANA- Ohio/ANA, 2023 – present

• Nominating Committee Member