School of Nursing News
December 2005
Welcome to the December issue of School of Nursing News, an informal electronic newsletter for faculty, staff, students, alumni and Board of Visitors of the University of Maryland School of Nursing.
All- School Assembly and Holiday Luncheon
To celebrate the holiday season, Dean Janet Allan will host a luncheon for faculty and staff from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, in the School of Nursing lobby and atrium. The luncheon follows the All-School Assembly, which begins at 9 a.m. in the auditorium. Please join us for some holiday food and fun!
Franklin Lecture Features Journalist Suzanne Gordon
A standing-room only crowd filled the School of Nursing auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 15, for the 2005 Virginia Lee Franklin Dean’s Lecture. Award-winning journalist Suzanne Gordon, adjunct professor, University of California at San Francisco and McGill University, delivered the lecture, Changing the Odds for Nurses: Creating Healthy Environments, which addressed many of the critical steps needed to change the odds to be more in favor of nurses and their patients, including adjusting nurses’ work hours, giving nurses more authority over their practice in hospitals, and improving doctor-nurse relationships. The event also celebrated the establishment of the School of Nursing’s first Center of Excellence – the Center for Occupational and Environmental Health and Justice. A reception and book signing followed the lecture.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held at Shady Grove
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Shady Grove III building was held Tuesday, Nov. 22. The new building, scheduled to open in fall 2007, will enable the Center to increase enrollment from 2,000 to 6,000 students. A student representative from each from each of the seven University System of Maryland schools housed at Shady Grove took part in the ceremony. Senior BSN student Patrick Korb represented the School of Nursing.
Dean Allan Hosts Two Special Events
Dean Janet Allan hosted two special events at the School of Nursing in November. The first, a reception celebrating the School of Nursing’s new partnership with LifeBridge Health, was held Monday, Nov. 21. Consistent with our Strategic Plan, the School of Nursing is seeking partnerships as a way to be responsive to our market. The on-going intent of the LifeBridge partnership is to find mutually beneficial ways to encourage synergy in the development of each of our institution’s areas of strength.
A reception honoring School of Nursing scholarship donors and 2005 scholarship recipients was held Wednesday, Nov. 30. Dean Janet Allan delivered welcoming remarks and recognized the donors who were attendance. Honors students Rebecca Ellick and Katherine Giancola spoke about the importance of their scholarships.
Student Groups Helping Those in Need
The University of Maryland Association of Nursing Students (UMANS) is collecting clothes for mothers and babies, as well as household items (pots, pans, dishes, sheets, towels, etc.), for Tamar’s Children, a voluntary residential substance abuse program for pregnant women and their babies. Donations can be placed in boxes beneath the UMANS bulletin board in the School of Nursing lobby through Wednesday, Dec. 14.
The Graduate Nursing Association is sponsoring a clothing drive for Paul’s Place, located in Baltimore City. Donations of warm clothes for adults and children, such as coats, hats, gloves, and sweaters, will be collected through Thursday, Dec. 15. Clothing can be placed in marked boxes located in the School of Nursing lobby.
Staff Appointments
Aisha Fort has joined the Information and Learning Technologies staff as an office clerk for the customer service window. Her previous experience includes customer service for Maryland’s EZ Pass program and administrative assistant at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Office of Student Affairs.
Nick Pantelides, BS, has joined the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs as Director of Admissions. He comes to the School of Nursing from his previous position as Director of Admissions at the U.S. Naval Academy, where he earned his bachelor’s degree.
Danyelle Rosebrough has joined the Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health (OSAH) as Research Project Coordinator for Dr. Catherine Kelleher’s grant, “Home Care Outcomes of Expanded Home Health Aide Roles.”
Faculty and Staff Kudos
Lily Fountain, MS, RN, clinical instructor, Department of Family and Community Health (FCH), had the following article published:
Fountain, L. (2005). “Breastfeeding During Emergencies: Resources for Health Professionals.” Perinatal Network, Fall 2005.
Louise S. Jenkins, PhD, RN, associate professor, OSAH, and co-director of the Institute for Teaching in Nursing and Health Professions, made the following presentations at the 38th Biennial Convention, Sigma Theta Tau International, held recently in Indianapolis:
- “Integrating Standardized Patient Encounters Into Nursing Education Curricula,” Jenkins, L.S., Schaivone, K., and Budd, N. (Clinical Sessions).
- “New Directions for Addressing the Faculty Shortage: The Institute Model,” Jenkins, L.S. and O’Neil, C. (Leadership Sessions).
- “A National Survey of Nursing Doctoral Students: Attitudes Toward and Intentions of Choosing the Teacher/Academic Role” (Scientific Sessions).
Patricia Morton, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, professor, OSAH, and assistant dean for master’s studies, has been appointed assistant dean for master’s studies and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. In this new, expanded role, Dr. Morton will provide leadership for both the master’s program and the new DNP degree program, which will be begin in fall 2006.
Rosemarie Satyshur, DNSc, RN, assistant professor, FCH, hosted “Tuesday Evening with Grand” for the National Commission of Grandparents for Children’s’ Rights, with a presentation on “Positive Disciplining.” The presentation offered an opportunity to inform, inspire, educate and encourage, as well as connect with grandparents providing kinship and foster care across the nation.
Student and Alumni News
Cheryl Beversdorf, BSN ’75, was recently hired as president and CEO of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV), located in Washington, D.C. NCHV represents community-based organizations throughout the country that provide services to homeless veterans.
Ann Ellenson, BSN ’70, a nursing administrative supervisor at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center (EHMC) in Englewood, N.J., received an MSN in Health Care Administration from Seton University in May 2005, and was the recipient of the Health Care Administration Award. In addition, she received the EHMC Nursing Research Award for her research, “Moral Distress of the Nurse Case Manager in an Acute Care Setting.”
Pamela Ann Gill, BSN ’02, RN, will graduate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing this month with her MSN and a minor in Nurse Anesthesia Education. She has accepted a position at Tampa General Hospital (Fla.). In addition to practicing as a nurse anesthetist, Pamela plans to acquire her Doctorate in Nursing Practice and teach part-time as a didactic and clinical instructor for the new University of Southern Florida (Tampa) Nurse Anesthesia program.
BSN student Haley Hellmer has accepted a position at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, D.C., working in the Intensive Care Unit, following her graduation in May 2006. She received a $15,000 scholarship from Sibley.
Ruth J. Lee, MS ’04 and Mary Etta Mills, ScD, RN, FAAN, associate dean for academic affairs, had the following article published:
Lee, R.J. & Mills, M.E. (2005). International nursing recruitment experience. Journal of Nursing Administration, 35(10). 478-481.
Doctoral student Susan Newbold, MS ’83, RN, BC, FAAN, FHIMSS, presented “Technology and the Nursing Shortage,” at a distinguished lecture seminar sponsored by York College of Pennsylvania’s Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau, Eta Eta Chapter and WellSpan Health. Harrisburg’s TV Channel 21 covered the event and interviewed Ms. Newbold for their news segment.
Dr. June Patton, BSN ’67, associate professor of nursing at Ashland University, taught Leadership/Management to nurses in Skopie, Macedonia (part of the former Yugoslavia), in September 2005. The nurses who attended the clinics were head nurses at a variety of clinics and hospitals, both state-run and private. Dr. Patton notes that nursing education in Macedonia is at the high school level and taught by physicians, not nurse educators.
Vickie Sears, BSN ’92, RN, senior research scientist with Expecting Success at the Department of Health Policy and a member of the AHRQ/VA Patient Safety Improvement Corps team from the District of Columbia, received the 2005 District of Columbia Hospital Association’s Patient Safety Award. The award recognizes the team’s recent assessment of the culture of safety conducted at the National Rehabilitation Hospital and the Greater Southeast Community Hospital. Expecting Success is an initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation aimed at improving cardiac care for racial and ethnic minority populations in the U.S.
Joan I. Warren, PhD ’04, MS ’88, presented a paper by Warren, J.I., Mills, M.E., and DeForge, B.R., “Health Care Organizations’ Role in Motivating Nurses to Return to School,” at the 38th Biennial Convention, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, held recently in Indianapolis.
In Memoriam
We regret to announce the recent passing of Ruth Horrigan, DIN ’35.
In the News
An announcement, “Suzanne Gordon to Discuss Problems and Solutions to Nursing Shortage,” appeared on Businesswire.com and in New Age Media Concepts on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005.
Dean Janet Allan was quoted in an article, “Panel Urges Obesity Screening for Adults,” which was published in the Nov. 18, 2005 edition of Hellenic News of America. The article discusses the U.S. Preventive Task Force’s recommendation that clinicians screen all adults for obesity and refer those who are obese to intensive counseling or behavioral therapy. Dean Allan is vice chair of the Task Force.
The appointment of Keith Plowden, PhD, RN, as associate dean for graduate studies, was highlighted in the Baltimore Sun’s “Names in the News” section Friday, Nov. 11. The Friday, Dec. 2. edition of “Names in the News” highlighted the appointments of Carol Esche, ND, RN, MA, CNA, assistant professor, OSAH, and Gail Lemaire, PhD, APRN, BC, assistant professor, FCH, as co-directors of the School’s new Clinical Nurse Leader master’s program.
Kathy Schiavone, MPH, manager of the School’s Clinical Education and Evaluation Lab, was pictured and quoted in an article, “Medical Practice,” which was published in The Sunday Capital on Nov. 27. The article discussed standardized patients and their role in educating health professionals.
Barbara Sattler, DrPH, RN, FAAN, research associate professor, FCH, discussed the nature and composition of mold and where it grows for a Channel 45 news segment (10 p.m., Nov. 15) on dogs trained to detect fungus. In addition, Dr. Sattler and Robyn Gilden, MS, RN, program manager, FCH, were pictured and quoted in a feature story, “Making the Environment Safer for Us,” which was published in the Baltimore Sun’s Education Supplement on Sunday, Nov. 27.
Important Dates to Remember
- Friday, Dec. 9 – 12 noon to 1 p.m. – Research Seminar, “Stability and Change of Depression in Adolescent Mothers,” featuring Fatima Ramos-Marcuse, PhD, RN, ANPC, assistant professor, FCH – SON Room 335. Free admission. Call 410-706-2619 to RSVP or for information.
- Monday, Dec. 12 – 12 noon to 1 p.m. – Research Seminar, “Childhood Leukemia: Contributions and Consequences of CNS Treatment,” featuring Ida (Ki) Moore, DNS, RN, FAAN – SON Room 335. Free admission. Call 410-706-2619 to RSVP or for information.
- Thursday, Dec. 15 – 5 to 7 p.m. – December Graduates’ Recognition/Pinning Ceremony – SON Auditorium – Call 410-706-0488 for information.
- Monday, Dec. 19 – All-School Assembly (9 a.m.) and Holiday Luncheon (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) – SON Auditorium and Lobby. Call 410-706-7640 for information.
- Saturday, Dec. 24-Monday, Jan. 2, 2006 – Holiday Break.