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UNIVERS I TY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Nursing On The Move
CREATING THE NURSING LEADERS
OF TOMORROW AND THE RESEARCH
THAT IMPROVES HEALTH
TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE, TRANSF
ORMING LIVES:
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The College of Nursing at the University of South Florida is On the Move!
We listened to what you had to say to us and have invigorated our
efforts into five key pillars of success: Educational Excellence, Research
& Innovation, Partnerships & Collaborations, College Culture, and
Infrastructure Optimization. As you read through this publication you
will be able to see how the college is living these ideals, and leading
the way in innovative approaches to meet the healthcare needs of
our region, state and nation.
You will read about the revolutionary program for Registered Nurses
that offers them a custom degree sure to become the new national
standard. This addresses the national imperative from healthcare
organizations calling for an increase in BS-prepared nurses and
seamless transition to graduate nursing education.
We celebrate just some of our many successes in this publication,
and encourage you to keep pace with us as we forge forward into
the future. I know you will enjoy reading about the many ways that
the USF College of Nursing is Transforming Healthcare, Transforming
Lives: Creating the Nursing Leaders of Tomorrow and the Research that
Improves Health.
Dianne Morrison-Beedy, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN Senior Associate Vice President, USF Health Dean, College of Nursing, University of South Florida
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Nursing on the Move is produced by USF College of Nursing 12901 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, MDC 22Tampa, FL 33612P. (813) 974-7863F. (813) 974-5418
Published for faculty, students, staff, alumni and the community of USF Health.
EditorAshlea Hudak [email protected]
Contributing WritersSandra Cadena, Guy Engelhardt, Ashlea Hudak, Melissa Molinari Shelton, Denise Passmore, Patricia Shirley.
Photographers
Luis Battistini, Ashlea Hudak, Ellen Kent, Ellen Leedy, Candace Mundy, Eric Younghans.
President, University of South Florida
Judy Genshaft, PhD
Senior Vice President, USF Health Dean, USF College of MedicineStephen K. Klasko, MD, MBA
Senior Associate Vice President, USF Health Dean, USF College of NursingDianne Morrison-Beedy PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN
College of NursingUniversity of South Florida12901 Bruce B. Downs BoulevardMDC Box 22, Tampa, FL 33612(813) 974-2191
health.usf.edu/nursing
USF Healths mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences; and the USF Physicians Group. The University of South Florida is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities.
Dianne Morrison-Beedy
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04 Registered Nurses: A Revolution in RN-BS Education
06 Nursing Education: Health Information Technologies
08 DNP Signature Residencies: A Bold New Move in Nursings
Evolution
12 Improving Health: Anytime, Anywhere
14 Meredeth Rowe: Transforming Caregiving
16 Division of Sponsored Research Awards Received FY 10-11
20 Global Health: USF Nursing in
Panama as Red Cross Volunteers
22 Nursing Military Liaison: Exploring and Encouraging Collaboration
24 The New Faces of Student Affairs
28 Student Community Service
30 A Spirited Start at Opening Days
31 Recognizing Faculty and Staff
32 A True Champion Recognized
33 Sincerity and Scholarship
34 Pinning: A Lifelong Pledge
35 Alumni Awarded Top Honors
36 Alumni Class Notes
36 Alumni & Friends Society Letter
38 Gordon Keller
40 GEMS
41 Alumni Save the Dates
44 Optimizing Resources
46 Faculty Opportunities Available
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The groundbreaking research at the
USF College of Nursing is enhanced by the
addition of new world class faculty like Dr.
Meredeth Rowe, co-founder of the Silver
Alert Program and a national expert in
cognitively impaired adults. She joins us at
the College as Lewis and Leona Hughes
Endowed Chair in Nursing Science. We
are also attracting the best of the next
generation of researchers like Jessica
Gordon, PhD student who is enthusiastically
making ripples locally and nationally in
maternal child research.
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Infrastructure
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Partnerships with agencies like the
American Red Cross allow us to increase
our global impact in areas like Panama.
With the largest troop re-integration
occurring since Vietnam, the College
of Nursing is prepared with research,
educational opportunities, and radical
new treatments for PTSD with a liaison for
Nursing in the Military to spread the word
and build new partnerships.
Our students, faculty, staff and alumni are very active in the university, the
community, and the world. They are our best ambassadors. Whether they are
giving flu shots, or presenting at conferences, competing in triathlons in China,
or kicking back at a USF Bulls game singing out the fight song, they create the
college culture that encourages the excellence, innovation, and collaboration
that make the USF College of Nursing a national player in the global healthcare
arena. We live in the forefront of change, and we continually optimize our
infrastructure in technology, techniques, and environments to support our vision
of the future.
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Educational excellence is a must as the
USF College of Nursing creates the nursing
leaders of tomorrow. There is a growing
national recognition of the important
roles nursing has in the delivery of high
quality yet affordable health care, and
the research that improves health. USF
Nursing students benefit from laboratory
experiences with clinical skills, human
patient simulation, and professional
patients. Additionally, our students
participate in interprofessional education
activities that prepare them to care for
individuals and groups in diverse settings.
This is a very dynamic and exciting time
for the nursing profession. We built it, you
came, and together we make it happen!
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Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and
Interprofessional Initiatives
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This first-of-its-kind program developed for todays Registered Nurses is truly a REVOLUTION in education, and its right here at the University of South Florida. This new revolutionary BS completion program allows students to build a degree focused on their unique career needs whether they are in the area of leadership and management, patient and staff education, or clinical excellence. Fully web-based, this online program of 30 nursing credit hours can be completed part-time in 5 semesters; and full-time in 3 semesters. Courses prepare students for selected national certifications and a seamless transition into USF Nursing Masters, PhD and DNP programs.
REVOLUTION IN RN-BS
Registered Nurses: A Nursing Education
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT:Prepares nurses for healthcare leadership with topics such as:
Applied Leadership and Management Healthcare Finance Healthcare Policy and Regulation Legal and Ethical Issues Quality Management and Outcomes
Nursing Management and Leadership Certification The American Organization of Nurse Executives
PATIENT/STAFF EDUCATION:Prepares nurses as educators with topics such as:
Assessment and Evaluation Distance Learning Simulation Based Learning Social and Peer Learning Networks
Nurse Educator (Professional Development) Certification The American Nurses Credentialing Center
CLINICAL EXCELLENCE:Prepares nurses for clinical excellence with topics such as:
Complementary and Alternative Care Geriatric Care Health Assessment for Registered Nurses HIV Community Health Nursing International Nursing Care Interprofessional Quality and Safety Military and Veteran Health Issues Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Updates Substance Abuse
Team STEPPS Instructor Certification The Department of Defense & the Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality
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REVOLUTION IN RN-BS
Tampa General Hospital is excited to have had the opportunity to be a vital part of the newly revised RN to BS program. TGH nurses were invited to focus groups where the needs of potential nursing students, who also work full-time, were discussed. After collaborating with community partners, the USF College of Nursing has developed a BS program that offers an innovative, personalized approach.Wendi Goodson-Celerin, MS, ARNP, NE-BC, CMSRN Director, Nursing Education, Tampa General Hospital
USF definitely na
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program, a real win-w
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nothing like it anywhere
in the country, and
we are excited that we
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RN looking to complete
a BS needs to sign
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We are excited about the opportunity to offer a bridge program through the University of South Florida, that will create opportunity for our Registered Nurses to advance their profession with the benefits advanced education provide. As a result of our close affiliation with The University of South Florida, our hospitals have been able to offer stimulating and evidence-based clinical learning programs for our University of South Florida Nursing students, while using our own staff as preceptors. Mary C. Whillock, RN, MS COO/Associate Nursing Officer Florida Hospital, Carrollwood
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At the University of South Florida College of Nursing, technology is incorporated into the learning experience either as part of the traditional classroom, lab, clinical setting, or online classroom.
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Traditional classrooms are now wired to provide students with a variety of presentation options through the internet, DVDs, or traditional methods such as PowerPoint and transparencies. SMART boards allow faculty to save their written comments to a file. Several software solutions enable faculty to capture the classroom presentation for students to review later as refreshers or to utilize in online classes. An audience response system (ARS) provides opportunities for faculty to poll students and ensure that content is understood. ARS clickers can be directly associated with students network ID enabling their responses to be captured within a courses gradebook.
Within the lab, students are prepared for the complexities of clinical experiences through the aid of technological tools. The use of human patient simulators provides opportunities for students to practice nursing skills before encountering patients. Students also have the opportunity to master skills they will need in the hospitals, like medication dispensing units and electronic charting. Our telehealth unit enables students to get a glimpse into how technology can benefit homebound patients. Finally, students are taught how to download and use their handheld devices (PDAs or smartphones) as vital reference tools which they can use to acquire information any time or place.
Online education provides working students with a flexible alternative to
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Nursing EducationHealth Information Technologies
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the traditional classroom. Through the Blackboard learning management system, students can access interactive content, take tests, submit and receive feedback on written assignments, and discuss concepts with their peers. Utilizing Elluminate, voice-over-internet-protocol (VOIP) software, faculty and students can meet online synchronously for classes, student presentations, and group work.
The desktop sharing feature enables faculty to provide orientations to online classes or help students learn how to use specific software.
It is the goal of the faculty and staff at the College of Nursing to ensure that students are not only exposed to the latest in health-information technology, but that they are given the principles to use them appropriately within the
clinical setting. Faculty strive to ensure that the human connection is not lost but strengthened by the abilities to improve education and ultimately patient care.
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DNP Signature Residencies:A Bold New Move in Nursings Evolution
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In 2008, the University of South Florida College of Nursing DNP program became the first in the nation to develop highly specialized, signature clinical residencies to meet the practice demands associated with an increasingly complex healthcare
environment. The design and implementation of these highly structured signature residencies provides opportunities for advanced nurse practitioners to complete gaps in their current clinical practice or extend their current expertise in order to prepare for highly specialized clinical roles.
USF DNP students may choose not only from individualized traditional residencies in advanced practice, such as Family, Adult Health or Pediatrics, but they may also choose from one of the signature residency programs in high-demand clinical specialty areas including: dermatology, orthopedics, preventive cardiology, endocrinology and metabolic disease, oncology, and gerontology/aging studies.
USF DNP Signature Residencies incorporate standardized, specialty-focused curricula, clinical competencies
and training. The residencies provide advanced professional leadership training through dissemination of acquired clinical expertise through clinical publications, professional presentations, involvement in specialty-specific professional
organizations and the attainment of appropriate specialty-specific certifications
when available. DNP residents also complete residency- specific, interprofessional cognate courses in their signature residency that provide further scientific foundations for the practice specialty. Interprofessional clinical experts participating in the residencies contribute to the education, training and mentoring of DNP residents.
While other schools of nursing have developed web-based DNP programs, the USF College of Nursing made the bold move to maintain a clinical focus by overseeing residency placements with our affiliated clinical partners, said Frances (Rankin) Sahebzamani, PhD, ARNP, FAANP, Director of the DNP Program at USF. The USF College of Nursing has attracted students from all around the country who want to be a part of this unique opportunity for specialized training offered at USF.
The USF College of Nursing developed the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) program in 2005 as a post-masters program. The DNP program received final approval from the Florida Board of Governors and admitted its charter class of 14 students in fall of 2005. The first 5 students graduated with the DNP degree in spring of 2007, and since then the program has graduated a total of 52 Doctors of Nursing Practice. Graduates from the program assume leadership roles in the clinical setting.
USFs DNP Signature Residencies are a visionary response to our current and future healthcare crisis, said Dr. (Rankin) Sahebzamani.
The Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) has been designated by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) as the highest clinical terminal degree for advanced practice nurses.
University of South Florida College of Nursing Clinical Assistant Professor Debra Shelby, DNP, ARNP, DNC, founded the National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners (NADNP) in 2011 and currently serves as President of the organization.
DEBRA SHELBYTransforming Skincare
USFs DNP Signature Residencies are a visionary response to our current and future healthcare crisis.
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University of South Florida College of Nursing Clinical Assistant Professor Debra Shelby, DNP, ARNP, DNC, founded the National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners (NADNP) in 2011 and currently serves as President
of the organization. NADNP is a professional advance practice nursing organization dedicated to increasing access to quality dermatology healthcare by setting the standards in dermatology practice, education, research and professional development.
As Director of the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) Dermatology Signature Residency at the USF College of Nursing, Dr. Shelby found that existing dermatology nursing professional organizations
did not fully address the needs of dermatology nurse practitioners seeking continuing education in dermatology.
With the skin care epidemic, and the rising patient costs to visit healthcare specialists, nurse practitioners are increasingly being relied upon to provide skin cancer assessments - and the NADNP will be the resource to help NPs gain confidence and competency in this area and support all NPs with an interest in dermatology, said Dr.
Shelby. It feels natural for me to lead the NADNP and Im excited to do so alongside a Board of Directors that includes highly experienced family and dermatology nurse practitioners.
USF is creating the nursing leaders of tomorrow and the research that improves health, said Rita F. DAoust, PhD, ACNP, ANP-BC, CNE, FAANP, FNAP, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Interprofessional Initiatives at USF Nursing. As a USF DNP alumna,
Dr. Debra Shelby and our DNP Dermatology Signature Residency Program graduates lead the way in bridging the gaps between skin care research, assessment and practice.
It is important to catch students early in practice to train them in dermatology, said Dr. Shelby. For this reason we are pleased to be able to offer current USF Nurse Practitioner Masters students a free membership with NADNP.
The DNP Signature
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R E S E A R C H
Research and innovation are
strategically important to the
success of the USF College
of Nursing. Ranked 25th in NIH
funding, we are national leaders in
nursing research! We make research
a part of nursing education at all
levels. By concentrating the research
efforts of our visionary faculty into: a
Center for Living with Chronic Illness;
and a Restore Lives Center that
conducts research for veterans and
service members, we will transform
healthcare and transform lives .
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Gordon began her career as a maternal child staff nurse working in the high risk obstetrics unit at St. Josephs Womens Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Six years later, she received her masters degree with a focus in pediatrics from the College of Nursing at the University of South Florida.
As a member of the 2008-2009 cohort of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society/Johnson &Johnson Maternal Child Health (MCH) Nurse Leadership Academy, Gordon met Dianne Morrison-Beedy, now the Senior Associate Vice President of USF Health and Dean of the College of Nursing at USF. Through the Academy, Gordon successfully implemented Mothers Own Milk (MOM), a perinatal program for high risk obstetrical patients that educates mothers about premature delivery and encourages mothers own milk to promote optimal growth and development. Funded by the March of Dimes, MOM, improved breastfeeding/pumping compliance within the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
100% compliance was achieved through patients informed decision and planting the seed early, said Gordon. It was a transformative process and I realized I could be a leader - You dont have to be in a position of authority to be a leader.
As a result of the experience Gordon gained a newly established position as Lactation Coordinator at St. Josephs Womens Hospital and an opportunity to continue her work. The MOM program has received March of Dimes funding for three consecutive years.
St. Josephs Womens Hospital recently received $230,000 from the Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County for the HelpUGrow (HUG) Interconception Care (ICC) program to address needs of infants and mothers in the NICU which will integrate the MOM perinatal program with an intra-conception care model that will follow high-risk mothers and babies for up to a year after birth.
Gordon also advocates breastfeeding as co-founder of the Hillsborough County breastfeeding Task Force, a collaborative of interdisciplinary professionals and representatives from local hospitals and agencies such as the Healthy Start Coalition, the Hillsborough County Health Department, and the University of South Florida.
USF Nursing Adjunct faculty and PhD student, Jessica Gordon, MS, ARNP, CPNP-PC, CLC educates mothers at risk for premature infants on the importance of breastfeeding and mothers milk, improving the health of high-risk infants - anytime, anywhere.
Improving HealthAnytime, Anywhere
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This is a global issue - I have to educate the community to help my patients, said Gordon. Think and look outside the box, challenge the process and get hospitals involved to help normalize breastfeeding.
The Task Force developed a community resource guide for parents and health care workers, and in August 2011 launched Anytime, Anywhere, a social marketing campaign to spread the news about breast milks advantages.
We want moms to know they have the opportunity to breastfeed their babies Anytime, Anywhere, said Gordon.
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Meredeth Rowe Transforming Caregiving
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The College of Nursing at the University of South Florida is pleased to announce the appointment of Meredeth A. Rowe, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, as Professor and Lewis and Leona Hughes Endowed Chair in Nursing Science.
Dr. Rowe joined USF from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, where she was a Professor and Nurse Scientist with the Veterans Administration. Dr. Rowe joins a world-class innovative nursing faculty at USF ranked 25th nationally in National Institutes of Health funding.
I am exhilarated about announcing the arrival of a faculty member with the national prestige of Dr. Meredeth Rowe, said Dianne Morrison-Beedy, RN, PhD, FAAN, Senior Associate Vice President for USF Health and Dean of the College of Nursing. The expertise and fresh outlook she brings to USF will aid her as she develops the Lewis and Leona Hughes Endowed Chair in Nursing Science to its fullest potential.
Sarasota philanthropist Leona Hughes established The Lewis and Leona Hughes Endowed Chair in Nursing Science for the USF College of Nursing in the early 1990s.
Leona Hughes was a wonderful friend to us and a leading member of the Sarasota community, Dr. Morrison-Beedy said. We deeply appreciate our relationship with Sarasota and our strong links with Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Rowe completed a bachelors degree in nursing at the University of Cincinnati, a masters degree in critical care nursing at California State University, Long Beach, a PhD in physiologic and psychosocial stress and coping at the University of Rochester and a post-doctoral fellowship in geriatric nursing research at the Hartford Institute at New York University. Dr. Rowe is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Nursing and the Gerontological Society of America.
Dr. Rowe achieved national recognition for her work with people with cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimers disease or autism, and their caregivers. Dr. Rowes work about caregiving challenges led to the development of a night home monitoring system (AlzAlert) that can be used to manage nighttime activity, thus reducing injuries and giving the caregiver
Well known nurse scientist in geriatrics and Alzheimers research, Meredeth A. Rowe, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, joins the College of Nursing at the University of South Florida as Professor and Lewis and Leona Hughes Endowed Chair in Nursing Science.
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peace of mind. Law enforcement agencies across the United States guide their searches for lost persons with Alzheimers disease based on her research in this area.
The College of Nursing at the University of South Florida is the ideal place for me to accelerate my research and the sharing of valuable results, said Dr. Rowe. Additional tools and techniques for caregivers of cognitively impaired persons will be an enormous benefit to the greater Tampa Bay area.
As a high-impact, global, research university, the University of South Florida is ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities by the National Science Foundation. As part of USF Health, the College of Nursing achieved more than $4.3 million in external funding for faculty and students in fiscal year 2011.
Dr. Rowes research expertise and experience with the Veterans Administration will allow her to successfully interact with and enhance the Colleges concentrated research efforts in the Center for Living with Chronic Illness; and the Restore Lives Center that conducts research for veterans and service members.
I am exhilarated about announcing the arrival of a faculty member with the national prestige of Dr. Meredeth Rowe. The expertise and fresh outlook she brings to USF will aid her as she develops the Lewis and Leona Hughes Endowed Chair in Nursing Science to its fullest potential.
Dianne Morrison-Beedy PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAANDean, USF College of NursingSenior Associate VP, USF Health
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Division of Sponsored Research Awards Received FY 2011College of Nursing$4,329,874
Burns, Candace $173,643
Occupational Health Nursing, 07/1/2010 6/30/2011 $173,643 National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
DAoust, Rita $ 422,496
Faculty Development: Integrating Technology into Nursing Education and Practice 7/1/2010 - 6/30/2015 $265,987Health Resources and Services Administration
VA Nursing Academy (VANA) subcontract/IPA with VA12/15/2008 12/14/2012 $86,947 Veterans Administration Medical Center - James A. Haley
VA Nursing Academy (VANA) subcontract/IPA with VA1/1/2011 - 9/30/2011 $69,562 VA Nursing Academy (VANA)
Gower, Sierra $241,711
CRNA Program for the Underserved 7/1/2008 - 6/30/2012 $220,688 Health Resources and Services Administration
Nurse Anesthesia Traineeship7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010 $21,023 Health Resources and Services Administration
Groer, Maureen $30,146
Prophylactic, Risk Reducing Surgery in BRCA-Positive Woman: Sexual Functioning and Psychological Well-Being (Sharon Tollin) 7/12/2010 - 7/11/2012 $30,146 National Institute of Nursing Research
Jevitt, Cecilia $6,049
Acculturation, Self-Efficacy and Breastfeeding Behavior in a Sample of Hispanic/Latina Women 3/23/2011 - 2/1/2012 $6,049 Tampa General Hospital
Johnson-Mallard, Versie $122,733
A School Nurse Intervention Directed at Increasing Reproductive Health Education in Underserved Girls and Adolescents 9/14/2010 - 8/31/2011 $16,000 Office of Public Health and Science
Word of Mouth: An Intervention Study Targeted at Decreasing Viral STIs among a Diverse Group of Young Adults Male and Female9/1/2009 - 8/31/2011 $106,733 Johnson (Robert Wood) Foundation
Kip, Kevin $1,432,337
Research to Improve Emotional Health and Quality of Life Among Service Members with Disabilities (RESTORE LIVES) 9/8/2010 - 10/7/2012 $1,176,701 Department of the Army
SAMHSA Grants for Programmatic Directives9/30/2010 - 9/29/2011 $100,000 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Dynamic Evaluation of Coronary Intervention Renewal: Drug-Eluting Stents 2/1/2011 - 1/31/2012 $26,836 University of Pittsburgh
Racial Differences in Atherosclerosis, Plaque Vulnerability, and CVD 8/17/2009 - 7/31/2011 $24,586 University of Pittsburgh
Supplemental Services to Improve the Emotional Health and Quality of Life of U.S. Service Members and Veterans with Severe Disabilities 9/30/2009 9/29/2010 $95,000Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
VA Impact of an Evidence-based Safe Patient Handling Program 3/1/2010 9/30/2010 $9,214Veterans Administration Medical Center - James A. Haley
Lengacher, Cecile $601,933
MBSR Symptom Cluster Trial for Breast Cancer Survivors 2/1/2009 - 12/31/2013 $581,933 National Cancer Institute
Factors Associated with Fear of Breast Cancer Recurrence Among Survivors (Jean Lucas)6/1/2011 - 5/31/2012 $5,000 Sigma Theta Tau International
Quality of Life/Sexuality in Women with Hereditary Breast Ovarian Syndrome (Sharon Tollin) 8/1/2009 - 7/31/2011 $15,000American Cancer Society, Inc.
Maguire, Denise $85,200
Accelerated Nursing Students Creating Healthcare Improvements and Excellence via Educational Innovations (ACHIEVE) 9/1/2011 - 8/31/2012 $80,000 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Pre-Entry Immersion Program 9/1/2010 - 8/31/2011 $5,200 American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Mcmillan, Susan$852,119
Managing Medication Induced Constipation in Cancer: A Clinical Trial 12/10/2008 - 11/30/2012 $629,500 National Institute of Nursing Research
Pilot of an Intervention for Caregivers of Hospice HF Patients 8/11/2009 - 7/31/2012 $167,619 National Institutes of Health
Hope and Quality of Life in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer (Sharon McNeil)8/1/2009 - 7/31/2011 $15,000 American Cancer Society, Inc.
American Cancer Society Graduate Scholarship (Lisa Nodzon)8/1/2009 - 7/31/2011 $10,000 American Cancer Society, Inc.
Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice (Rebecca Denise McAllister)8/1/2009 - 7/31/2011 $10,000 American Cancer Society, Inc.
Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice (Jennifer Anderson)7/10/2010 7/30/2012 $10,000 American Cancer Society, Inc.
Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice (Elizabeth Sosa) 7/10/2010 7/30/2012 $10,000 American Cancer Society, Inc.
Morrison-Beedy, Dianne $255,556
Professional Nurse Traineeship 7/1/2006 6/30/2011 $130,556 Health Resources and Services Administration
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students 7/1/2010 - 6/30/2011 $125,000 Health Resources and Services Administration
Redding, Barbara $74,576
VA Nursing Academy (VANA) Subcontract / IPA with VA 1/1/2011 - 9/30/2011 $61,576 Veterans Administration Medical Center - James A. Haley
Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice (June Davis)7/1/2010 7/30/2012 $10,000 American Cancer Society
Scholarship (June Davis)7/1/2010 7/30/2012 $3,000 Oncology Nursing Society
Tofthagen, Cindy $20,000
Developing a Program of Research for Treatment of CIPN 9/1/2010 - 9/1/2011 $20,000 Oncology Nursing Foundation/Society
Webb, Mary $11,375
Fellowship (LaSonya Malbrough) 5/24/2010 - 5/24/2011 $11,375 American Academy of Nursing
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CCollaborative Partnerships like the
Clinical Collaborative Preceptorship
model developed here at the USF
College of Nursing, employ the best
characteristics of traditional university
education along with hospital-based
clinical immersion while focusing on
students' readiness and transition time
to practice. Benefits of this innovative
model include increased; patient
safety, quality of care, and ability to
function as an effective member of
a healthcare team. The USF Nursing
Clinical Collaborative seeks to meet
the current and future needs of our
community and serves as a national
model for learning that addresses
the issues of faculty and clinical nurse
shortages at the same time.
P A R T N E R S H I P S
Partnerships and collaborations with our
communities are key. Partnering with the
American Red Cross dramatically improved
our global nursing experience in Panama.
Our newly appointed Nursing Military Liaison
develops and builds on collaborations
in education and research to provide
opportunities for improving the lives of service
members and veterans. We work with our
Clinical Collaborative partners on meeting the
ever-evolving healthcare needs of the Tampa
Bay area to keep our nursing educational
programs the best in Florida. In addition to all of
this, our advisors, staff and faculty collaborate
to provide our students the personal attention
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USF College of Nursing faculty and students gained first-hand experience in global health issues with various populations during the 7th summer of international clinical experiences in Panama. The rural outreach provided by the USF Nursing team as part of this program is often the only healthcare that these populations receive all year.
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As the College of Nursing continues with their flagship international
clinical experiences in Panama, the unique opportunity for partnering with
the Red Cross seemed like a natural compliment. Working with the Tampa
Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross, a special orientation process was
designed to certify USF Nursing students and faculty traveling to Panama
as Official Volunteers of the American Red Cross. This year, 4 nursing
faculty and 45 nursing students participated
as Official Volunteers of the American Red
Cross. With this official volunteer status, the
USF Nursing team was able to transport approximately
400 pounds of supplies to the only childrens
orphanage in Panama reaching over 200 children,
some with developmental disabilities.
Working with Panamanian healthcare providers,
this year we expanded our focus to include rural villages and indigenous
communities in several regions throughout Panama. There continue to be
opportunities to conduct health fairs in communities, to vaccinate entire
villages, to provide nursing care in orphanages, and to partner with other
global health professionals and volunteer groups.
Students benefit from embracing the professional responsibility of
volunteering, potentially leading to a lifelong opportunity for service and
leadership as they experience a sense of accomplishment and autonomy.
Working together with the Red Cross, USF nursing student volunteers
are changing lives of others not just in our community and country, but
worldwide.
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I really enjoyed seeing how other cultures practice health care, and realize that the American way of doing things is not the only way. -Liz
The gratitude of the children that I have seen here in Panama has been so inspiring. I am so glad that I got the opportunity to come here for this 3 week session. I have learned so much from the people that I have come into contact with here and love the cultural experience that I have had. -Winnie
My clinical experience in Panama has been one that I will never forget. The constant cheerful attitude, endless patience, and bold education are all things that I would like to incorporate into my own practice. Overall Im not only getting great clinical experiences in Panama, Im also learning new ways of how I can provide the best possible care to my patients. -Alie
Even though the majority of the people that we came in contact with during our trip in the Comarca were impoverished beyond anything that I could have previously imagined, they still found a way to smile and invite you into their home and offer even the little that they had. What I learned while in the Comarca will go with me for the rest of my life, and if I take nothing else with me, I will have gained an immense appreciation for all that I have in life and all the opportunity that I possess. -Eli
While I know we made a positive impact on the people in the Comarcas, its hard to say goodbye when there is still such a huge need for outside help. -Kelsie
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NursingMilitary Liaison:Exploring and Encouraging Collaboration
As the largest number of combat veterans since the
Vietnam era re-enter America, the College of Nursing at
the University of South Florida will build on the veterans
reintegration strategy at USF and tap into our vast
interprofessional resources in education, research and
service in order to develop revolutionary interventions
that will help our honored soldiers and veterans.
In an effort to establish relationships between the
College of Nursing and military agencies that will serve
as the foundation for these collaborations, Assistant
Professor Carrie Elk, PhD has been appointed as
the Military Liaison for the College of Nursing at the
University of South Florida.
As Military Liaison, Dr. Elk builds and maintains
relationships with service members and their families,
military agencies and veteran groups by increasing the
visibility and involvement of the College in the military
community locally, regionally and nationally. Dr. Elk also
explores and encourages potential education, service
and research collaborations.
As leader of the College of Nursing RESTORE LIVES
(Research to Improve Emotional Health and Quality of
Life among Service Members with Disabilities) clinical
military mental health specialist team, Dr. Elk is involved
with the RESTORE LIVES study that utilizes Accelerated
Resolution Therapy (ART), a revolutionary intervention
employing a technique known as Voluntary Memory/
Image Replacement in which the client can replace
a negative memory with a positive memory of their
choice, or reinterpret the memory.
In addition to her work with ART, Dr. Elk supports and
hopes to expand the RESTORE LIVES project which was
established to help service members and veterans of
Iraq and Afghanistan heal from symptoms of combat
exposure, including post traumatic stress and mild
traumatic brain injury.
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As Nursing Military Liaison Dr. Carrie Elk is building and extending relationships between USF Nursing, the community and military agencies that will serve as the foundation for collaborations to develop revolutionary interventions that will help our honored soldiers and veterans.
Dianne Morrison-Beedy PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAANDean, USF College of NursingSenior Associate VP, USF Health
Since her appointment as Military Liaison for
the College of Nursing, Dr. Elk is very active in the
community attending yellow ribbon events for
returning veterans and families. Elk participated in
the USF Veterans on the Green Golf Classic as part of
the USF Nursing Restores Lives Center team (picture
lower left) with (left to right) Larry Braue and Kevin
Kip. She has represented the USF College of Nursing
all across the country, including at Niagara University
and the Niagara Falls Air Force Reserve Station in
New York alongside College of Nursing Dean Dianne
Morrison-Beedy and Restore Lives Center Director
Kevin Kip (picture below center). Dr. Elk is constantly
seen throughout the Tampa Bay region representing
the research and education opportunities benefitting
veterans and service members at the USF College of
Nursing. Through events such as the Veterans Day
Parade at the James A Haley VA Hospital (picture
below right), to being interviewed on local television
(picture above), the message about the USF College
of Nursing and Restore Lives is being spread throughout
the military community.
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Astride Edouard Academic Advisor
Pre-Nursing Freshman
Joanne Brown Receptionist
Student Affairs
Scott Burgess Academic Advisor
Graduate Program
Andy Eifert, MA Academic Advisor
Pre-Nursing Transfer
The Student Affairs Department at the College of Nursing has had a face lift during this past year in more ways than one. Under the leadership of Associate Dean Constance Visovsky, the graduate and undergraduate offices of admissions and advising have united into a single cohesive team allowing them to maximize their resources and provide the best service possible to our existing and prospective students. Over the summer, the sounds of construction reverberated throughout the gathering space on the first floor as the much anticipated Student Affairs space was created. On the first day of the fall semester, the doors to the gleaming new space opened for business.
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Constance G. Visovsky, PhD, RN, ACNP-BCAssociate Dean of Student Affairs and
Community Engagement
Angela Hiltabidle-Wolters, MEdAcademic Advisor
RN Program
Zuzana Moore Recruiter/Admissions Advisor
Graduate Program
Emmanuel J. Rivera (Manny), MHRM Academic Advisor,
Second Degree Program
Joylynn Grier, MS Admissions Advisor
Undergraduate Program
Melinda Kretschmer Academic Advisor
Graduate Studies
Valerie K. Jaquith, MA Academic Advisor
RN-BS Program
Bashia Guillard Student Assistant
Jenny Gum, BS Academic Advisor/Recruiter
Doctoral Program
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achievements of our students, faculty,
staff and alumni as we interact with
each other, our interprofessional
colleagues and the community. We
are proud of the accomplishments
of our faculty who represent some of
the best minds in nursing today! These
amazing faculty members educate
the best and brightest students who
come to USF from across the globe to
experience the USF difference. Those
students make an enormous impact
as alumni who distinguish themselves
as leaders in the nursing profession.
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Key features of the new uniforms include:
Multiple pockets USF, USF Health and College of Nursing branding Durable, color-fast, anti-microbial and stain-resistant fabric Lab coats available in three lengths for the BS, MS and
doctoral levels
Lab coat includes inside velcro iPad pocket
USF Nursing Dean Dianne Morrison-Beedy (third from right) and Nursing Student Council representatives involved in the uniform design (from left) Curtis Andrews, Lynette Pfister, Rebecca Zuhlke, Vilma Rodriguez, Jessica Dellechiaie and Kionna Pitts wear the new USF nursing uniforms with pride.
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Community ServiceStudent InvolvementThe University of South Florida College of Nursing Student of the Month Community Service Award is given monthly and recognizes students who volunteer in the community outside of their nursing program requirements. Award winners are selected by the Executive Board of the Undergraduate Student Counciland the Doctoral Nursing Student Organization.
Tammy RowanPromotes health in underserved populations through public awareness, fundraising and
immunizations.
Marty RobertsonTeaches values, morals,
and leadership by providing an opportunity for underprivileged boys to
participate in Boy Scouts.
Jenna AkersVolunteers at St. Josephs Childrens Hospital as a Child Life Coordinator working with infants
and toddlers.
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June Llerena Instructs a diabetes education class, and provides direct nursing care as a volunteer at the Judeo Christian
Health Clinic.
Diana MistryRebuilds communities by volunteering with groups that provide homeless and low-income homeowners
with access to services.
Jessica ArdonServes the community by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and at community centers, nursing homes
and mission centers.
Stephanie KeaneProvides emergency medical services to individuals attending church by assisting with any situation that may
arise.
Shani DanisImproves community diabetes awareness and resource access through town hall meetings, health fairs
and phone banks.
Elisea JoseFounded organization raising awareness of violence against women and
educating students about alcohol abuse.
Lori DenglerCreates awareness about importance of maintaining the ecology of the Braden River and its watershed.
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Wendy Joseph Helps women with few resources at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission through organizing clothing drives and fundraisers.
Monaz Mistry Cares for patients as a USF student group volunteer at the USF Ronald McDonald Pediatric mobile and USF Bulls for Moffitt.
Christianne MesolellaAdvocates children and adolescents HIV/AIDS awareness and formed the only pediatric AIDS Walk team, raising over $1000.
Chun-Yi Tai Organized study groups, held tutoring sessions and developed extra assignments as a data analysis teachers assistant.
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USF System President Judy Genshaft with USF
nursing students who volunteered at
the flu shot drive.
University of South Florida College of Public Health Dean Donna Petersen (above, right) rolled up her sleeve and received her flu shot from the Universitys highest ranking nurse USF College of Nursing Dean Dianne Morrison-Beedy, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN (above, left).
Nursing students were on hand at the USF College of Public Healths Annual Flu Shot Drive and were enthusiastically giving shots with a smile. Nursing Dean Dianne Morrison-Beedy was also there administering flu shots and gave one to College of Public Health Dean Donna Petersen. Also stopping by to get her flu shot and visit with students was USF President Judy Genshaft.
Working in collaboration with the Hillsborough County Health Department (HCHD), nursing and medicine students provided 1,269 vaccinations against the years predicted strains of influenza virus. Nursing students and volunteers from USF Health are sharp and efficiently moved everyone along during the large community event.
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Rebecca Zuhlke Performed screenings for women and helped with physicals for underprivileged children in the community.
Marilyn VelezTranslates for non English-speaking Hispanic patients and takes vitals during check-in at St. Thomas Aquinas Medical Clinic.
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Kelly Wier Participates with and encourages Nurse Anesthesia student involvement in programs like Great American Teach In.
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Opening Days is a USF College of Nursing tradition. For
several days each August, in the week before the start of Fall
semester, you will find the USF College of Nursing faculty and
staff sharpening our skills, collaborating on strategic imperatives
for the year, re-affirming our commitment to excellence, and
re-energizing our batteries to confidently forge ahead to a new
year full of new challenges and greater success.
USF College of Nursing faculty and staff came together
in August 2011 on the last day of Openings Days to record
their spirited performance of the USF Fight Song. The video is
posted to http://www.usffightsong.com/ and has also been
posted to The Official Facebook Page of the USF College of
Nursing!
Watch the video on Facebook and share
it with your colleagues, friends, family and
fellow USF Bulls.
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Recognizing Faculty & Staff
Jason Beckstead PhD Clinical/Teaching Article of the Year Nominee
Marisa BeloteRN, BSN, MBAProfessional Service Award Recipient
Susan McMillanPhD, ARNP, FAAN Established Investigator NomineeResearch Article of the Year NomineeFaculty Leadership Award Recipient
Kimberly BrownOutstanding Staff Service Award Nominee
Cecile LengacherRN, PhD, FAAN Established InvestigatorAward NomineeResearch Article of the Year Award Nominee
Vicente Saadeh Outstanding Staff Service Award Recipient
Cindy TofthagenPhD, ARNP, AOCNPOutstanding New Investigator Award Recipient
Selena Thomason Outstanding Staff Service Award Nominee
Sandra CadenaPhD, ARNP, CNE Clinical/Teaching Article of the Year Award Recipient
Theresa M. Beckie PhD, RN, FAHA Research Article of the Year Nominee
Ona RigginEdD, RNEmeritus Faculty Leadership Award Recipient
Marie McCollumOutstanding Staff Service Award Nominee
Nadine Connor RN, MSN, APRN Clinical Teaching Excellence Award Recipient
Maureen GroerRN, PhD, FAANEstablished InvestigatorAward RecipientResearch Article of the Year Award Nominee
Second degree baccalaureate student Courtney Wagner competed in the 2011 Sprint Triathlon World Championships in Bejing, China.
Scan the QR code below
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Biological scientist Nicole Williams completed the 2011 Walt Disney World Marathon in Orlando, Florida.
Dr. Maureen Groer competed in the National United States Tennis Association mother/son tournament in Sanibel, Florida.
Students, Staff & Faculty Staying Active
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Barbara Harken Monsour is the recipient of the first annual Champion of the College of Nursing award for her support of the USF College of Nursing and students.
To philanthropist Barbara Harken Monsour, it was a donation to one of her favorite causes, the USF College of Nursing. To Dean Dianne Morrison-Beedy the gift was the keystone to establishing a new endowment for the college, the Institute for Faculty Recruitment Retention and Mentoring (INFORM). Through INFORM the College of Nursing will continue to recruit, retain and mentor the best and brightest nursing faculty who in turn, teach the finest students in the nation.
INFORM was just an idea on paper, and Barbara, in her understated way, made it a reality said Dean Morrison-Beedy.
The gift for INFORM added to the ways in which Barbara gives to the College of Nursing. She is a consistent supporter and it runs in the family. Her husband Roger is a valued member of the USF College of Nursing Clinical Collaborative Advisory Board.
The USF College of Nursing felt recognizing the Champion of the College of Nursing at the annual Nursing Scholarship Luncheon would be the perfect way to thank Barbara, a philanthropic role model for all.
The Champions are members of the community who contribute of themselves to further the aims of the USF College of Nursing.
Barbara Harken Monsour receiving the
First Annual Champion of the College
of Nursing award at the 12th Annual
College of Nursing Scholarship Luncheon.
A True Champion Recognized: Barbara Harken Monsour
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Sincerity and Scholarship 12th Annual Luncheon
Curtis Andrews (left) and Carly
Patterson (right) spoke of their
gratitude at the 12th Annual
scholarship luncheon.
This year as in the past, recipients of 33 different scholarships sent thank you notes and then attended the scholarship luncheon to pay tribute to their donor. Many of the students knew they would be fortunate enough to meet this individual in person, so what the written word could not convey, the spoken word would.
Dean Dianne Morrison-Beedy welcomed everyone to the celebration of scholarship and philanthropy. Lunch and conversation ensued until the lights dimmed and the video started. Students spoke about the importance of scholarships to a camera but knew they would really be speaking to the people in the room. There were a few tears, a few laughs but above all, sincerity.
Curtis Andrews, a first semester upper division student, and Carly Patterson a graduate student, each spoke of their gratitude for the support that everyone provided through nursing student scholarships. Curtis brought the house down when he explained he was embarking on
a career in nursing as a non-traditional student who has been married twenty years and has four daughters, two of which are also in college. Curtis expressed his passion for nursing and education. He is already planning on pursuing additional education to become a CRNA (certified registered nurse anesthetist).
Carly is a psychiatric nurse in the BS to PhD program. Her goal is to become a leader within the nursing discipline as both an educator and a researcher. She noted that through donor support, the students were on their way to achieving academic goals and someday would make a difference for others in a way as meaningful as these scholarships.
The program concluded with recognition of the scholarships, why the donors founded each one, and the students who were benefiting from it this year.
Enjoy photographs of our wonderful donors and scholarship recipients at http://owl.li/81P9x.
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At the USF Nursing Pinning Ceremony featuring the Path of Light, graduating baccalaureate nursing students move through a lighted path, led by their nursing mentors and College of Nursing alumni, to ceremoniously receive their nursing pin, marking the transition from student to professional nurse. The lighted candles signify their pledge taken in the tradition of Florence Nightingale, the Lady with the Lamp. This ceremony takes place three times a year; in May, August and December.
The USF Nursing Pinning Ceremony featuring the Alumni Path of Light is a chance to recognize the accomplishments of the graduating students, as well as the faculty and alumni who mentored them.
USF Nursing Alumni Making a Lifelong Pledge of Professionalism
Service Award: Spring 2011 Sarah Bishop
Summer 2011 Lauren Coffee Jennifer Lake
Fall 2011 Hector Colon Leadership Award: Summer 2011 Alys Garcia Elena Gostebski
Fall 2011 Sarah Benson Kristen Thomas Clinical Excellence: Spring 2011 Kristina Bahn Sarah Elizabeth Pfeiffer
Summer 2011 Felicia Walker Geanina Wittman
Fall 2011 Lynn Boyd
Spirit of Nursing: Spring 2011 Mona Hasan
Summer 2011 Marisa Laramee
Fall 2011 James Grimes Academic Excellence: Spring 2011 Samet Maxudov Sarah Elizabeth Pheiffer
Summer 2011 Kelsey Henretta Sue Gibbs Felicia Walker
Fall 2011 Chasity Guerra Fawn Snider
USF Nursing Alumni Nightingale: Spring 2011 Jean Tirado
Summer 2011 Marisa Laramee
Fall 2011 James Grimes
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You now have the meaningful opportunity to sponsor a students nursing pin!
For just $50 each, you can provide a student with their nursing pin! Every nursing student pin you sponsor will include a note to the student with your name and a personal message from you, if desired. Your participation will
inspire these graduates so they too might one day return the generosity to sponsor future students pins. Send a strong signal of support to graduating USF Nursing baccalaureate students. Sponsor a College of Nursing students pin today!
A Show of Your Support Sponsor a Pin
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Alumni Awarded Top Honors
Two alumnae were honored on August 5th during the Summer 2011 Pinning Ceremony for their outstanding contributions to the College of Nursing since their graduation.
Dr. Audrey Nelson 77 received the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Dr. Nelson founded the first nurse-led VA Center of Excellence for research in safe patient handling and
mobility. As a nurse scientist, she led a program of research and research translation in safe patient handling that is now culminating in a $200 million VA-wide implementation program.
Dr. Versie Johnson-Mallard 05 received the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award. Dr. Johnson-Mallard is also the recipient of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society Rising Star Award and participated on nine funded studies, had fifteen peer-reviewed publications and eighteen referred posters/abstracts. Currently, she assumes a national leadership position with the National League for Nursing.
Dr. Nelson and Dr. Johnson-Mallard were not the only honored guests in attendance at the Summer 2011 Pinning Ceremony. Alumni were joined by over 130 graduating baccalaureate nursing students, their families, and friends. An astounding 800 people were present at the ceremony to honor these exceptional nurses!
Dr. Versie Johnson-Mallard 05
USF Nursing Outstanding Young Alumnus 2011
Dr. Audrey Nelson 77
USF Nursing Distinguished Alumnus 2011
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Chloe Randall Murphey 50 actively participates in community affairs and is living in Franklin, NC.
Pat Sanders Black 61 is a retired certified Diabetes Educator and now enjoys her home-based embroidery and monogram business in Midland, NC.
Marilyn Dierdorff 64 retired in 1998 after 34 years of nursing, most recently teaching LPNs at Erwin Technical Center. She lives in Zephyrhills, FL, is active in several organizations and enjoys traveling the world.
Mary K. Littlejohn 66 is a retired Lt. Col from USAF Nurse Corps currently living in Colorado Springs, CO after 20 years of service including work as a Flight Nurse in Vietnam for which she received the AFs Flight Nurse of the Year award.
Sheila Justus 67 worked at University of Florida in the OR, ER as the Asst. Director of Nursing for Med. Surg., ICU and ER. She currently resides in Bellevue, WA with her husband, a gastroenterologist.
1970sAudrey Nelson 77 received the USF College of Nursing Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2011. In her work as a nurse scientist, she led a program of research and research translation in safe patient handling that is now culminating in a $200 million VA-wide implementation program funded by the VA.
1980sAdrienne Berarducci 89, 01 was inducted into the Fellowship of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners in 2010 and is an Associate Professor at the USF College of Nursing.
1990sHeuy J. Chen 94, 01 is currently a Research and Evaluation Committee member of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.
Deborah Condosta 97, 10 received the Tampa Bay Organization of Nurse Executives (TBONE) Academic Excellence scholarship award in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
2000sJean Wortock 02 received the AACN Advocate of the Year Award and retired as Dean of the College of Nursing at St. Petersburg College in 2011.
Heather Garb Flanagan 04 works with breast cancer patients as a nurse practitioner and created www.mybreastcanceranswers.com.
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Versie Johnson Mallard 05, received the USF College of Nursing Outstanding Young Alumnus Award in 2011. She is a Robert Wood Johnson Nurse Faculty Scholar and Assistant Professor at USF Nursing.
Alison Montpetit 08 was recognized as one of the top 40 nurses under age 40 in the Commonwealth by the Virginia Nurses Association.
Marian Hardwick 09 is pursuing her PhD in nursing at USF and was one of only three former Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Careers In Nursing scholars in the nation invited to participate in a student panel during their annual summit in 2011.
Faculty Nancy Vivian Ross passed away on May 28, 2011 at the age of 88. She was an Emeritus Professor at the USF College of Nursing and has a memorial scholarship in her name: the USF Nursing Vivian Ross Scholarship in Gerontology Studies.
This is such an exciting time to be part of the USF College of Nursing. Building upon the foundation laid down by our previous leaders, Dean Dianne Morrison-Beedy and the current administration, faculty, and staff are leading the charge to create the nursing leaders of tomorrow and the research that improves health. If you have not made a visit to the college recently, then I personally invite you to experience the exciting changes at USF.
We recently returned to a tradition of honoring our alumni and friends through a process
of nominations and awards. We are extremely proud of our alumni and friends, and look forward to receiving your nominations for the next years awards.
The College is fortunate to benefit from the outstanding service from our alumni and friends. I would like to thank our Alumni & Friends Society members of the Board who recently completed their terms of service. The dedication of Christine Olney 07, Penny Fisher 92, Dena Gay 85, and Denise Maguire has been a valuable asset to our societys efforts.
As we now transition to new officers and members of the Board, we would like for all of you to consider how you can give back to your USF College of Nursing.
Will you serve on a committee of our Alumni & Friends Society or be a participant in our upcoming Path of Light Ceremony? Will you contribute to educating our future nurses by agreeing to be a preceptor or by making a donation to support scholarships and endowed professorships? I challenge you to get connected, give back,
and support the mission of transforming healthcare and transforming lives.
Sincerely, Melissa Molinari Shelton 05, 08, 11 President, Alumni & Friends Society USF College of Nursing [email protected]
Be proud to be a
USF Bull Nurse!
USF Homecoming Parade October 21, 2011
South Tampa USF Health Alumni Social - June 14, 2011
Nurse Anesthesia Meet and Greet BBQ/Picnic August 20, 2011
USF Nursing Alumni Nurse Week Coffee Break at James A Haley VA Hospital May 11, 2011Interested in helping organize a USF Nursing Coffee Break at your hospital? Contact [email protected].
USF Nursing Alumni GEMS Breakfast October 22, 2011
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Over 80 Gordon Keller alumni and their guests filled the University of South Florida College of Nursing gathering space for their annual reunion on May 14, 2011.
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Alumni from 43 to 72 came out to celebrate with their classmates with Suzanne Longo 62 serving as the MC. Gordon Keller graduates received a tour of the College of Nursing and were thrilled to hear from Dr. Laura Gonzalez as she explained the simulation lab. Alumni also gathered to view the newly installed display cabinet of Gordon Keller memorabilia.
Dr. Maureen Groer, the USF Gordon Keller professor spoke about her research in postpartum women and Dr. Kevin Kip spoke about his research with veterans through the Restore Lives Center.
The highlight for many in attendance was seeing Alice Robbins Arbuckle 61 change into classmate Diane Rice Youngs student nursing uniform! Diane then generously donated the uniform to the College.
Dean Dianne Morrison-Beedy was on hand to congratulate the reunion classes of 41, 51, 61 and 71 and induct the Gordon Keller
alumni into the Deans GEMS Society. Dean Morrison-
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Alice Robbins Arbuckle 61 wearing classmate
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I am thrilled you all were able to be on our campus to not only hear about the exciting research going on at the College of Nursing but to see it in action. The contributions you make as GEMS Society members and in the collection of nursing history play a significant role in the future of the USF College of Nursing.
DEANS VISION
to make it to the reunion from San Francisco!
I am thrilled you all were able to be on our campus to not only hear about the exciting research going on at the College of Nursing but to see it in action, said Dean Morrison-Beedy. The contributions you make through the endowed professorship, as
GEMS Society members and in the collection of nursing history play a significant role in the future of the USF College of Nursing.
Before closing the program, Suzanne Longo 62 led the alumni in singing their alma mater. Visit http://tinyurl.com/GKAlmaMater to hear the alma mater online!
The whole weekend was amazing. One of my classmates stated it correctly when she said we were treated like queens, said Margie Neese 67. Neese also organized a tour of Tampa General Hospital, where the Gordon Keller graduates received their training.
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Alumni from the Class of 1976 were joined by Pat Quigley 75, 82 Geraldine Twine 78, 88; Melissa Shelton, 05, 08, 11 and Gordon Keller alumni at the second annual GEMS Society breakfast during Homecoming 2011. GEMS, or Graduates Exemplifying Many Successes, was established by Dean Dianne Morrison-Beedy in 2010 to honor alumni who helped pave the way to where we are today. The Dean and the College celebrate with alumni reaching the milestone of their 35th graduation anniversary by inducting them into the GEMS Society.
As a part of this years activities, Dean Morrison-Beedy provided
alumni with a status report on the state of the College. The main
focus of her presentation was the efforts of the amazing
faculty, the addition of new
faculty and College leaders and most importantly the need for additional qualified staff.
Dr. Melissa Shelton was introduced by Dean Morrison-Beedy as one of USF College of Nursing successes in training and retaining nursing leaders. Melissa received her Master of Science in 2008 and then continued on to receive her Ph.D. in Nursing in 2011. Her presentation explained why as a student and now a member of the College faculty she gives of her time and financial resources to the College. She explained that she was following the examples of many in the room who have been role models, mentors and colleagues.
Dean Morrison-Beedy returned to the podium to induct the Class of 1976 into the GEMS Society. Each new
inductee was presented with a GEMS membership card and business card holder with the alumni logo.
Following the induction, Dr. Shelton lead a tour of the College with stops on each of the three floors. The high point was Dr. Groers explanation of the activities in her laboratory and her newest initiative with women in the military. The stop in a second floor classroom took a bit longer than normal so everyone could view the slide show of the Class of 1976s yearbook. It surely made the point of the many changes at the College!
Please visit http://owl.li/81Kej to view pictures of our GEMS!
A special thanks to Vivian Thompson and Teresa Russo for donating nursing and class memorabilia to the Alumni and Friends Society.
GEMS
OUR NEWEST GEMS
CAROL BIERY 76
LYNN BOWERS 76
PATRICIA CRUMBLEY 76
JOYCE (JACKIE) KIRBY 76
IDA NIX 76
ANITA PITTMAN 76
TERESA RUSSO 76, 10
DONNA YOUNG 76
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March 2-3, 2012Coming Home: A Celebration of USF College of Nursing Engaging Alumni and the Community
Keynote Speaker: Linda H Aiken, PhD, FAAN, FRCN, RN
Dr. Aiken is an authority on causes, consequences, and solutions for nurse shortages in the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Aiken is the Claire M. Fagin Leadership Professor in Nursing, Professor of Sociology, and Director of the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.
USF Nursing Community partners will discuss nurse workforce needs, and education imperatives with Dr. Aiken and other Florida Nursing leaders.
USF Nursing Alumni will celebrate our annual Alumni Award recipients.
April 13, 2012 All alumni are invited to help us with the professionalism pinning and match day. Come meet the new USF students who you will be working with!
Contact Dr. Melissa Molinari Shelton 05, 08. 11 at [email protected] for more information.
May 4, 2012Spring 2012 Pinning Ceremony featuring the Alumni Path of LightMarshall Student Center Ballroom Alumni will meet at 6 p.m. for the Path of Light!
August 3, 2012Summer 2012 Pinning Ceremony featuring the Alumni Path of LightMarshall Student Center Ballroom Alumni will meet at 6 p.m. for the Path of Light!
December 14, 2012Fall 2012 Pinning Ceremony featuring the Alumni Path of LightMarshall Student Center Ballroom Alumni will meet at 6 p.m. for the Path of Light!
ALUMNISave the Dates:
The College of Nursing is looking for
memorabilia to depict the history of nursing
in the greater Tampa Bay area. If you would
like to donate or lend your items please
contact Patricia Shirley at pshirley@health.
usf.edu or call (813)396-9665.
Share Your History Nursing Memorab
ilia Needed
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Anne Phillips, MABS
Chief Operating Officer
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reaches for and achieves national
prominence. Constantly updating
classroom technology, simulation
and computer labs, web-based
course delivery, research space
and scientific labs keeps a nursing
program competitive. Facility
improvements and maintenance,
furniture, paint colors, and artwork
create an atmosphere supportive of
collaboration, learning and research.
At the USF College of Nursing the
best technology, facilities, and
environment fosters creation of the
nursing leaders of tomorrow and
the research that improves health.
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The College of Nursings Electronic Message Systems on
the first floor at the East and North entrances of the building
broadcast announcements and include an interactive
touch-screen panel with many functions.
The chief purpose of this system is an electronic way-
finding program which connects College of Nursing room
numbers listed in Outlook with a map of the College and
turn-by-turn directions to guide visitors, faculty, students
and staff to the location within the building. Other features
include a faculty/staff directory, USF Parking map, USF
Bullrunner interactive schedule and map, a USF Health map,
dining options on and off campus, University events calendar,
Tampa traffic and local weather.
WALL OF HONOR Photos of the current and former Deans of the USF College of Nursing as well as the names of honored Emeritus Faculty, Endowed Professors and Fellows of National Academies hang in the front hallway of the College of Nursing building.
The electronic message system guides
and informs guests about the
College of Nursing and USF area.
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DEANS OFFICE SUITE Partnerships with communities and interprofessional colleagues within a research-intensive university facilitate leadership in nursing and interprofessional initiatives.
PRESENTLY SHOWCASING HISTORY Display cabinents showcase historical memorabilia from USF Nursing present day, to international keepsakes, to mid 1900s nursing in the Tampa area.
WELCOME TO THE COLLEGEThe USF College of Nursing is transforming healthcare, transforming lives: creating the nursing leaders of tomorrow and the research that improves health.
OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Ensuring academic and professional student success with services addressing the needs of todays diverse learners.
RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOWScan a QR code on a classroom door sign to see the room schedule, searchable by date and time.
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THE USF COLLEGE OF NURSING IS
CREATING THE NURSING LEADERS
OF TOMORROW AND THE RESEARCH
THAT IMPROVES HEALTH
Students on the Move
More than $1 million in college-ba
sed
student aid in 2010
Clinical collaborations with 11 ma
jor
hospitals and more than 350 clinica
l sites
International student learning exp
eriences
in Panama
Consistently in top tier nationally
of NCLEX-
RN exam and national certification
exam
pass rates
Research on the Move
Ranked 28th in NIH funding for 20
10
In our Center for Living with Chroni
c Illness
we focus the impressive research e
xpertise
of our world-class nurse scientists, fa
culty
and students as they collaborate on
unique
solutions to the nations leading hea
lth care
issues such as heart disease, Alzheim
ers/
dementia, and cancer.
Through the Colleges RESTORE LIV
ES:
Research to Rehabilitate and Restore
the
Lives of Veterans, Service Members
and
their Families we are developing ev
idence-
based methods to help veterans an
d service
members overcome psychologica
l stress and
other health problems that result fro
m serving
in combat operations.
World-class faculty integrating tec
hnology,
education and research
Academics on the Move
Innovative educational programs
responsive to the changing needs o
f our
dynamic community
- Bachelors degree with 4 sequence
s
- Masters degree with 9 concentrat
ions
- DNP with 11 Signature Residencies
- PhD Program with many innovativ
e
research foci
CCNE accreditation of BS, MS and
DNP
programs for longest period allowe
d
USF Health supports interprofessio
nal
opportunities for faculty and studen
ts
New facilities with state-of-the-ar
t simulation
center and a cutting-edge biobeh
avioral
laboratory
The Center for Interprofessional E
ducation
and Simulation is a state-of-the-art,
100,000
sq. ft. facility for interdisciplinary trai
ning
and research in simulation and inno
vative
continuing education models
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S, DNP and PhD
National top-tier, pass rates on licensure
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alth
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terdisciplinary training
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Clinical collaborations with 11 major hos
pitals and over 400 clinical sites
Global impact through international serv
ice, learning and research experiences
PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATION
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Ranked 25th in NIH Funding for 2011
Focused research in Center for Living w
ith Chronic Illness and Restore Lives Center
World class faculty: Cognitive Impairmen
t, Oncology, Palliative Care, and End-of Life
Studies, Psychoneuroimmunology, Sym
ptom Management, and Veterans Heath
Cutting-edge, on-site biobehavioral labo
ratory