DEAN’S MESSAGE

It is, however, the stories of the FSU nursing alumni that bring inspiration to me

in my daily work as your Dean. With every alumni story is a story of leadership. From

the memories of your FSU education, you have shared how deeply the lessons of leader-

ship were instilled. Without fail, our alumni, have pursued careers that reflect leadership

in nursing—across all specialties of nursing.

In this report, you will read about some of our amazing FSU nursing leaders

who graduated in the 1970s. These alumni have very diverse careers, but the common

thread is their undergraduate education in nursing at Florida State University.

The foundational lessons of leadership we continue to teach reflect:

Not saying ―no‖ but instead saying ―how can we get that done?‖ and then

exploring creative solutions to problems and issues our patients encounter.

Not saying ―that‘s how it‘s done‖ but saying ―let‘s see if there‘s a better way‖

and then seeking the best evidence to put into practice.

Not simply showing up for one‘s shift, doing ―the job‖ and going home, but

also taking time to invest, engage and care in the moments we have with our

patients, their families, our communities and our colleagues.

Not taking the easiest path but always doing what is right, which requires

honesty, confidence, and a willingness to communicate with others.

Being a leader is difficult to teach; the application of knowledge does not make

one a leader. Risk taking and advocacy as well as difficult and critical decision making

will face every nurse. The choices we make every day define who we are as nurses, as

professionals and as leaders.

I am pleased, honored, and humbled by the stories of FSU alumni for indeed,

FSU continues its strong legacy of nursing leadership.

Lisa Ann Plowfield, PhD, RN

Dean

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During the past three years I have had wonderful opportunities to meet

many FSU nursing alumni, learn of their FSU memories, and hear about

their amazing careers. For me, any career in nursing is an exciting adven-

ture because as nurses, we enter the private lives of our patients, their

families, and work to improve their quality of care and life.

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Dean’s Message…………………………………………………………………………….……. 2

Program Update…………………………..……………………………………………..……... New - Critical Care Laboratory Doctor of Nursing Practice Accelerated BSN

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Academic Community Partnerships………………………………………………………………… Manatee Memorial Hospital Partnership TMH Mentored Nurse Research Program

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College of Nursing Faculty Highlights………………………………………………………..……... New Faculty Awards (Peer Recognition and Program Funding and Research Grants) Research and Publications

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Student Nurses………………………………………………………………………………..… Understanding Global Perspectives of Caring Student Nurse Spotlights

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Convocations……………………………………………………………………………..………

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From the Archives……………………………………………………………………………….. Past and Present - Nursing Skills Development

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College of Nursing Events………………………………………………………………………..... 13

Alumni Updates…………………………………..……………………………………………... 14

Gifts and Support…...………………………………………………………………………… 17

Alumni and Friends Support……………………………………………………………………... 18

Homecoming 2010………………………………………………………………………………. 19

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College of Nursing - By the Numbers

Alumni: 6,439 located in every state except North Dakota

Undergraduate Student Enrollment: 350 Traditional: 253 RN to BSN: 80 Accelerated BSN: 17

Graduate Student Enrollment: 126 Masters and Post-Masters Program Students: 97 Doctor of Nursing Practice: 29

2009-2010 New Alumni: 262 Traditional RN: 157 RN to BSN: 62 Masters: 40 Post-Masters: 3

On the cover: Nursing student Keith Weiss practices in the Simulation Center.

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PROGRAM UPDATES

Critical Care Laboratory

The College of Nursing recently created a state

of the science critical care advanced simulation laborato-

ry for all nursing students. The critical care laboratory

will have one of the highest fidelity simulation manne-

quins, the Laerdal SimMan 3G®. The SimMan 3G® , can

be programmed to simulate complex presentations of

critical care scenarios such as traumatic injuries, post op-

erative cardiac care, acute stroke, and other common but

complex cases. These simulated scenarios will teach stu-

dents critical thinking and responsiveness skills in a non-

threatening and safe environment. Using simulation, a

critical care situation can proceed at a slower pace for student learning while not

harming a patient. Simulated clinical learning also aids students in developing

and applying psychomotor nursing skills, expands the capabilities of clinical

education, and creates seamless learning experiences that help student nurses

apply advanced theory to nursing practice.

Doctor of Nursing Practice

The College of Nursing was awarded $2.3M in grants from the Health

Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), which is part of the U.S. De-

partment of Health and Human Services. The grants will support the two new

clinical Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs available at Florida State.

The DNP Family Nurse Practitioner and DNP Health Systems Leadership have

been designed for nurses with Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degrees

in nursing. The DNP, a professional doctorate in nursing, is comparable to pro-

fessional doctorates in medicine, physical therapy, dentistry and pharmacy.

These HRSA grants represent an unprecedented level of federal support for the College of Nursing.

This support will bolster the College‘s ability to recruit nurses into the DNP program by building a strong faculty

and curriculum with a dedicated focus on diversity and cultural competence in the health care workforce.

Graduates of the DNP program will be able to enter an advanced practice specialty area, assume leader-

ship positions in health care, as well as design complex evidence-based models of care delivery. Graduates are

expected to conduct research on the outcomes of nursing care.

Accelerated BSN

Spring 2010, the first class of Accelerated BSN Second

Degree students began their studies at the College of Nursing. The

17 Accelerated Second Degree BSN nursing students come to nurs-

ing from a variety of backgrounds that include religion, microbiolo-

gy and immunology, therapeutic recreation, pre-professional

healthcare, family and child sciences and psychology. Financial

support from the Helios Education Foundation, Capital Health

Plan, and endowed scholarship funding made the Accelerated BSN Second Degree Program possible.

Mandy Bamber, RN, MSN

with

students in the

Simulation Center

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Manatee Memorial Hospital

Thanks to a partnership between the College

of Nursing, Manatee Memorial and the State College

of Florida, nine nurses in the Bradenton area are earn-

ing their Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. A gift

from Manatee Memorial Hospital along with a contri-

bution of federal stimulus dollars from the College of

Nursing, made the partnership possible.

The Manatee Memorial Hospital Partnership

for Nursing Education Fund will allow more nurses to

pursue graduate level education in the Bradenton area.

Thanks to a collegial arrangement with the State Col-

lege of Florida, classes will be held at their Lakewood

Ranch campus and video-conferencing technology will

allow access to faculty at both the main FSU campus in Tallahassee and the Panama City campus.

Dr. Barbara Little, an RN with a Master‘s Degree in Public Health and a Doctoral Degree in Nursing

Practice has been hired to coordinate, facilitate, teach and advise nurses as they pursue advanced nursing degrees

and leadership education. As an experienced nurse educator and recent DNP graduate she understands the chal-

lenges and needs of returning students. Barbara says ―I enjoy counseling nurses on advancing their education

and balancing work and family responsibilities.‖

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Mentored Nurse Research Program

The College of Nursing has entered into a partnership with

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) to establish the TMH Men-

tored Nurse Research Program. This collaborative initiative will cre-

ate and sustain a culture of evidence based care and nursing inquiry

within TMH and the College of Nursing.

Dr. Roxanne P. Hauber, a doctoral faculty member from the

College of Nursing, serves as the lead faculty for this project. She

facilitates nurses‘ research literacy and project development. She also

evaluates the level of nursing research mentoring needed throughout

the hospital based on the nursing culture and vision of TMH. Dr.

Hauber meets with nurse leaders and direct care

nurses to improve patient outcomes and further

enhance patient and family care.

Dr. Hauber works closely with Robin Kretschmen, Executive Director of Nursing

Practice at TMH on this initiative. This initiative was facilitated by Paula Fortunas, Presi-

dent/CEO of the Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Foundation, and a member of the Col-

lege of Nursing‘s Community Advisory Board.

ACADEMIC COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS EXTEND THE REACH OF FSU NURSING

Roxanne P. Hauber, PhD, RN

Robin Kretschmen and TMH nurses discuss research initia-tives during a Mentored Nurse Research Program meeting at the Hospital.

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New Faculty & Faculty Highlights - Publications & Awards

Six new faculty are joining the FSU College of Nursing. We are pleased to welcome:

Rick García - Associate in Nursing, Pediatric Nursing & Health Policy

Ying Mai Kung - Associate in Nursing, Primary Care Nursing

Kristin Lavigne - Assistant in Nursing, Primary Care Nursing

Barbara Little - Associate in Nursing, Public Health Nursing

Faculty Liaison in Sarasota & Bradenton, FL

Hye Jin Park - Assistant Professor, Emergency Care & Informatics in Nursing

Karla Schmitt - Associate Professor, Women‘s Health Nursing, Public Health & Health Policy

PROGRAM FUNDING AND RESEARCH GRANT AWARDS

Abendroth, M. – Understanding Caregivers' Decision Process When Choosing to Institutionalize a Relative with Parkinson's Disease, Re-habilitation Nurses Foundation, $10,000.

Abendroth, M.; Bamber, M.; Graven, L.; & Plowfield, L.A. -

Geriatric Case Exemplar & Simulation, College of Medicine Live

Oak GEC Grant from USPHS, $38,000.

Cormier, E. – How Parents Make Decisions about Medication to

Treat Their Child’s ADHD Symptoms, American Psychiatric

Nursing Foundation, $5,000.

Lewis, C. - Tobacco Education & Cessation, College of Medicine

AHEC Grant from USPHS, $30,000.

Plowfield, L.A. - Expansion of the DNP Program in South Florida,

Manatee Memorial Hospital Foundation, $60,000.

Plowfield, L. A. & Bamber, Mandy – Critical Care Nursing Education & Simulation Laboratory, Helene Fuld Foundation, $110,000.

Plowfield , L.A. & Hauber, R.—Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

Nursing Research Program, TMH Foundation, $69,000.

Porterfield, S. - Family Nurse Practitioner DNP for Health Under-

served Northern Florida, HRSA, $1,078,983.

Speake, D. - DNP in Health Systems Leadership for Health Under-

served Northern Florida, HRSA, $1,060,569.

NEW FACULTY

Susan Porterfield, PhD, FNP-c received the 2010 FSU Nurse of Excellence award. Dr. Por-terfield was recognized by her colleagues for her dedication to the profession and the College of Nursing. Dr. Porterfield was presented with the award at the 22nd Nurse of Excellence Ban-quet hosted by Capital Regional Medical Center on May 11, 2010. This event was part of the region‘s National Nurses‘ Week celebrations. In presenting the award, Dean Plowfield said Dr. Porterfield ―has a wonderful sense of humor, an engaging laugh and brings enthusiasm and en-ergy to our College every day. She‘s always willing to volunteer – take on more responsibility

and leadership roles and problem solve our academic issues, our student issues, as well as her clients‘ health concerns,‖ and noted Dr. Porterfield ―has built a record of excellence that is most deserving of the title Florida State University Nurse of Excellence.‖

PEER RECOGNITION

A B C

See answers on page 12.

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Faculty Highlights - Publications

Burns, E., Korn, K, & Whyte, J. (2009). The Oxford hand-book of physical assessment. Oxford Medical Publishing: London, England.

Chien, P., Bell, C., & Frank, D. (2009). Racial differences and schizophrenia. Directions in Psychiatric Nursing, Volume 15. Hobart, NY: Hatherleigh.

Cottrell, B. (in press). (2009). An updated review of evi-dence to discourage douching. American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing. (in pring)

Crook, E.D., Bryan, N.B., Hanks, R., Slagle, M.L., Morris, C.G. Ross, M.C., Torres, H.M., Williams, R.C., Voelkel, C., Walker, S., & Arrieta, M.I. (2009). A review of interventions to Reduce health disparities in cardiovascular disease in Afri-can Americans. Ethnicity & Disease, 19(2), 204-208.

Detman, L., Cottrell, B., & Denis-Luque, M. (in press). Ex-ploring Dental Care Misconceptions and Barriers in Pregnan-cy. Birth.

Elliott, R. & Frank, D. (2009). Fibromyalgia. Directions in Psychiatric Nursing, Volume 15. Hobart, NY: Hatherleigh.

Figley, C. R. & Abendroth, M. (in press). Compassion fatigue in nursing. In P. S. Cowen (Ed), Current Issues in Nursing, 8E. NY: Wiley.

Goolsby, M.J., & Grubbs, L. (in press). Advanced assess-ment: Interpreting findings and formulating differential diag-noses. 2nd ed., Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.

Grave, R., & Frank, D. (2009). Excessive and compulsive exercise in eating disorders: Prevalence, associated features and management. Directions in Psychiatric Nursing, Volume 15. Hobart, NY: Hatherleigh.

Hammond, C., Gold, M., & Frank, D. (2009). Caffeine dependence, withdrawal, overdose and treatment: A review. Directions in Psychiatric Nursing, Volume 15. Hobart, NY: Hatherleigh.

Kizior, R. & Plowfield, L.A. (in press). HIV and AIDS-

related agents. In J. Kee, E.R. Hayes & L.R. McCuistion

(Eds), Pharmacology: A Nursing Approach, 6E. St. Louis, MO:

Elsevier.

Kung, M., & Porterfield, S. (2009). The DNP: A need for standardized educational policies. American Journal for Nurse Practitioner, 13(5),34-6, 43-6.

Little, B. (2009). Quality assurance for online nursing cours-es. Journal of Nursing Education, 48(7), 381-387.

Little, B. (2009). The use of standards for peer review of online nursing courses: A pilot study. Journal of Nursing Edu-cation, 48(7), 411-415.

Nicholson, L., & Frank, D. (2009). Providing mental ser-vices in rural areas. Directions in Psychiatric Nursing, Volume 15. Hobart, NY: Hatherleigh.

Park, H. (in press). The effect of music on pain for home-dwelling patients with dementia. Pain Management Nursing.

Park, H., & Specht, J. (2009). The effect of individualized music on agitation in patients with dementia who live at home. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 35(8), 47-55.

Pickett-Hauber, R., Cormier, E., & Whyte, J. (in press). An ex-ploration of the relationship between knowledge and perfor-mance-related variables in high fidelity simulation: Designing instruction that promotes expertise in practice. Nursing Edu-cation Perspectives.

Porterfield, S. (2010). The use of phenomenological inquiry by the NP to understand clinical problems. Southern Online Jour-nal of Nursing Research, 9(1).

Prins, A., Gregg, J., Coles, C., Frayne, S., Lindley, S., & Frank, D. (2009). PTSD in returning OIF/OEF veterans: Implica-tions for primary care. Directions in Psychiatric Nursing, Volume 15. Hobart, NY: Hatherleigh.

Ross, M.C. (2010). Military nursing competencies. Nursing Forum of North America, 45(2), 169-177.

Waller, G., Campbell, M. & Frank, D. (2009). Narcissistic features in eating disorders. Directions in Psychiatric Nursing, Volume 15. Hobart, NY: Hatherleigh.

Whyte, J. (2009). Experience is not the same as expertise. The Clinical Advisor: A Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 12(10), 81.

Whyte, J. (2009). HIV screening: Just another routine test? The Clinical Advisor: A Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 12(3), 126.

Whyte, J. (2009). The logical solution to PCP shortages. Clinical Advisor: A Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 12(7), 111.

Whyte, J., Cormier, E., & Pickett-Hauber, R. (2010). Cognitions associated with nurse performance. A comparison of con-current and retrospective verbal reports of nurse perfor-mance in a simulated task environment. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 47 (4), 446-51.

Whyte, J., Pickett-Hauber, R., Cormier, E., Grubbs, L., & Ward, P. (2010). A study of the relationship of nursing interventions and cognitions to the physiological outcomes of care in a simulated task environment. Applied Nursing Research, 23 (1), e1-8.

Whyte, J., Ward, P., & Eccles, D. (2009). The relationship between knowledge and clinical performance in novice and experienced critical care nurses: An application for the Ex-pert Performance Approach. Heart & Lung, 38(6), 517-525.

Did you know …. nursing has been named the MOST trusted profession for the 8th con-

secutive year? These results can be found at the Gallup’s website http://www.gallup.com/

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UNDERSTANDING GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES OF CARING JUNIOR NURSING STUDENTS’ ACTIVISM

Student Nurses’ Week @FSU, February 21 - 27, 2010 The theme for the 2010 Florida Student Nurses‘ Week was ―Caring for the Future‖. Members of the Student Nurses‘ Association participated in a variety of activities. The activities included a meet and greet for a membership drive, a student social, and a matching of mentors and mentees. Other activities included a community service event, a health fair on campus, and a Dinner with the Dean event at the Uni-versity Center.

The Big Event, March 27, 2010 College of Nursing students participated in a campus wide service event geared toward making a difference by performing community service in the city of Tallahassee. This year‘s event included complet-ing service projects such as yard work, window washing, and painting.

Relay for Life, April 16, 2010 The Student Nurses Association participated in the Relay for Life to raise money for cancer aware-ness. The College of Nursing SNA‘s fundraising goal was $2,000. Not only did they meet their goal, they exceeded it by $283, raising a grand total of $2,283!

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2009 Hand Washing Campaign

The College of Nursing under the direction of nursing instructor, Mrs. Cindy Lewis, RN,

MSN, MPH, launched an on and off campus hand-washing campaign to educate local com-

munities about the spread of the H1N1(swine flu) virus.

Several events have been held on campus to teach FSU

students about how they can minimize the spread of the H1N1 vi-

rus on campus. Students were provided pamphlets informing them of the steps they

can take to protect themselves from contracting the H1N1 virus during the flu season.

Multiple health education requests from the community have also been answered by

student groups regarding hand washing and H1N1 protection.

STUDENT NURSE SPOTLIGHTS

Senior Nursing Student Awarded Research Funding

Senior nursing student Safichia Chew was named a Scholar in the National Insti-

tutes of Health‘s (NIH) prestigious Undergraduate Scholarship Program (USGP). Admission

to the Program is highly competitive, as more than 250 undergraduate applications were re-

ceived nationwide. Safichia was one of only 13 scholars selected for the 2009-2010 academic

year. As an UGSP scholar, she will receive up to $20,000 in financial assistance for her final

year as an undergraduate nursing student.

After graduating in May with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, she will work in a paid summer

position as a research trainee at the NIH. Her internship will be followed by at least another year of employment

and research training at the NIH. She noted that as a nurse and a researcher, she wants her work to ―help make

lives better on a global scale.‖ Safichia‘s long term goals include pursuing a doctoral degree in nursing, followed by

more research, possibly on mental disorders in children. With students like Safichia leading the way, nursing‘s fu-

ture is strong and bright. To read more about Safichia, please go to: http://www.fsu.com/News-

Archive/2009/September/NIH-Awards-Scholarship-Research-Job-to-FSU-College-of-Nursing-Student.

Senior Nursing Student receives 2009 Excellence in Service Award

Sophia Khawly, SNA President has been named as one of three 2009 Excel-

lence in Service Award winners by Florida Campus Compact. She was selected in the

Four-Year Public College/University category.

The value of helping others was instilled in her at an early age, Khawly said.

―My parents taught me the importance of community service the same way they taught

me how to say ‗please‘ and ‗thank you,‘‖ she said. ―Serving others has always been a part of my life, a part of me.

There is something about helping others that gives me a thrill. To know that I have contributed in making a differ-

ence in people‘s lives gives me a sense of accomplishment.‖

After earning her Bachelor‘s degree, Khawly intends to follow up with a Master‘s in Public Health and a

Doctorate in Nursing Practice. "This will allow me to integrate clinical practice focusing on adult health with my

interest in public health,‖ she said. ―I will work as a nurse practitioner in Florida, in clinics providing care to un-

derrepresented populations. I will also continue my public health efforts in Haiti.‖ To learn more about Sophia, you

can read her Profile of Service at: http://thecenter.fsu.edu/pos_skhawly.pdf.

As further recognition of her tireless efforts to help others, Sophia was most recently recognized by FSU

President Eric Barron as FSU‘s 2010 Undergraduate Humanitarian of the year. To read more about the Undergrad-

uate Humanitarian of the Year recognition, please go to: http://thecenter.fsu.edu/hoy.html.

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2009 Fall Convocation

On Friday, December 11, 2009 the College of Nursing held its Fall Convocation Ceremony in Tully Gym, located near Duxbury Hall, on the main campus of Florida State University. The faculty address was delivered by Professor Nanna Cuchens, BSN ‘72. Professor Sabrina Dickey, BSN ‘93, MSN ‘07 wel-comed the 150 graduates as new members of the College‘s Alumni. BSN graduate Kenia Altamirano was awarded the Dean‘s Leadership Award, along with a cash gift of $500.

BSN Graduates

Leigh Albright Jennifer Allen Amanda Allgier Jessica Aloyo Kenia Altamirano Jessica Angel Jessica Bergman Trisha Bierbaum Ashley Briscoe Allyson Bunch Colleen Casimir Emily Coon Lauren Cusmano Dawn Dueltgen Ashley Duke Brittany Dunnie Laura Edridge Vanessa Escobar

Rebecca Estes Karly Fawkes Leah Fuller Jaclyn Gary Patsy Giarda Kelly Glasco Jessica Green Katherine Hayes Megan Henry Meryl Herran Asha Hill Michael Hurley Krystal Laird Michael Laughter Elizabeth Liskey Julianne London Natalie Lovingood Suzana Maldonado

Jenna McNaughton Heather Moore Marissa Ochoa Jordan Olds Stephanie Ortiz Crystal Papak Leanna Preuss Barbara Quintana Humberto Rodriguez Molly Sakser Kelli Sanchez Nina Sanders Steven Schmidt Kayla Schniepp Anthony Schuler Kaela Schultz Danielle Sempek Catherine Simms

Sarah Sisung Janel Smith Joseph Sollohub Gi Sook Sung Danielle Talone Courtney Tamplin Rosanne Tomasi Uchenna Ugokwe Shannon Vail Kimberly Vitale Jessica Wade Amy Wagner Jamie Williams Kristin Williams Megan Williamson Krista Wise Alexis Withers Jennifer Wooten

Post Master’s Certificates Marcia Bass Virginia Schneider Denise Tucker

RN to BSN Graduates

Marisol Alvarez Hillary Bailey Wendy Banks Sara Belmore Deborah Burch Rebecca Conway Jeremy Creech Robert Cutlip Kelly Eastman Christyf Fonjweng Theodore Fox

Genevie Glasgow Jennifer Gregg Susan Gunter Carolyn Hackstie Michelle Hall Stephanie Hogberg Julie Hoxie Kirsten Jackson Sharon Jackson Shannon Jones Theresa Lethbridge

Emily Locke Jeremy Matyjaszek Dawn McCullough Michael Munson Andrew Nagy Katie Newman Joanne Nolte Theresa Norman Angela Page Michelle Phillips Michelle Pope-Moore

Charles Powell, Jr. Diunayquis Richardson Keri Southall D. Staier-McCormick Tanisha Stephens Susan Thornton Scott Westlake Miranda Whaley Martina Williams Serina Wisnewski Myrna Zanfardino

MSN Graduates Ganiyat Adeduntan Julie Anderson Michelle Bautista Susan Corley Melody Corso Jennifer Cox Sandra Dawson Tina Dorsey

Kimberly Dykes Rebecca Ferguson Nancy Foust Linsey Hall Marie Jean Pierre Lauren Kendall Sally Kolak Celeste Lind

William McClung Stephen Mears Gina Mele Michael Owens Beth Patel Michelle Powell Trudy Simpson Holly Sims

Michael Smith Julie Townsend Francine T. Bridges Nicholas Wagner Jennifer Wheeler Cathy Wogamon Grace-Ann Wright

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2010 Spring Convocation

Friday, April 30, 2010 the College of Nursing held its Spring Convocation Ceremony in Tully Gym, located near Duxbury Hall on the main campus of Florida State University. The faculty address was deliv-ered by Professor Sally P. Karioth, PhD, RN. Simulation Center Nursing Instructor Mandy Bamber, BSN ‘00, MSN ‘08 welcomed the 102 graduates as new members of the College‘s alumni in front of their invited guest.

BSN Graduates

Amy Andollo Amadae Arevalo Megan Bolin Jaycee Brown Christina Burcham Cristina Cardet Tashawn Carr Safichia Chew Staci Columbus Kristen Cortese Rachael Cox Carolyn Crumpler Michelle Darido Megan Dinsmore Katherine Elmore Amy Freedman Chelsea Frei Tracy Fulmer Jordan Gahlenbeck Rachel Gayton Shelby Glover

Vanessa Gorski Rachael Graham Ashley Grove Casey Hammond Kaylee Hardin Caitlin Heffner Caitlin Hess Nicole Hoff Tara Hynes Marla Jacobson Lauren Jones Samantha Joseph Sandra Kolapo Karen Koskinen Vincent Labarca Laura Linton Chad Linville Tiffany Loomis Martha Lowe Andrea Lynn Samantha Marks

Lourdes Martin Shannon McCormick Kristin McGinnis Mackenzie McHugh Katherine McPhail Christen Miller Shelby Mininger Kerri Moler Josette Noxon Samantha Oram Kristal Pantall Any Peebles Monica Perlacia Jordan Perno Cynthia Pierra Jodie Pindulic Kyle Prince Marcelle Provencial Andrea Pulsifer Kristen Rasnick Jessica Richey

Andrea Ristaino Mordecai Rolle Rachel Roman Kimberly Salmon Anne Scheffey Tracy Schnackenberg Cheyenne Seay Keriann Shannon Sarah Slagle Charlene Small Samantha Smith Rebecca Snapp Sidney Stanger Ameshia Stewart Andrew Traweek Katherine Vanderploeg Allysa Voborny Grace Waller Katie Whitaker Shannon Woolfork Christina Yonchik

RN to BSN Graduates

James Brymer Jason Buchenhorst Brenda Butler Sharon Coon Julie Keel Angela Leake Clarke Lee Rebecca Lee Amber Miller Joni Moody Andrea Pierce Katlyn Putz Kalyn Riggs Lyssa Rye

MSN Graduates

Cecilia Langford Kristin Morris Jaramus Weiland Tal Rivka Yariv

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FROM THE ARCHIVES Developing Skills for Nursing Practice - Past and Present

P A S T

PRESENT

As we move from the Past, and into the Future, the Tradition of Nursing Educational

Excellence Continues.

Developing nursing leaders for professional practice and research in diverse settings.

Answers to Faculty

Identity questions

on page 6.

A - Beverly Cox

B - Patricia Tharpe

and Dianne Speake

C - Sandi Dunbar

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COLLEGE OF NURSING EVENTS

West Palm Beach Reception

On Monday, September 21, 2009 College of Nursing

Alumni Mary Ann Leavitt (BSN ‗79), Estelle Templeton (BSN

‗74) and Litha Varone (BSN ‗73) co-hosted a meet and greet re-

ception for Dean Lisa Ann Plowfield, PhD, RN at the home of

Estelle Templeton. Eleven local College of Nursing alumni and

guests joined the co-hostesses and the Dean for updates on the

College, and an evening of networking and reconnecting. Some

of the attendees, pictured in the photo to the right are Marilyn

Denney, Linda Donovan, Dorothy Godwin, Karin Hudson, Julie

Kowalski, Mary Ann Leavitt, Dean Plowfield, Estelle Templeton, Litha Varone and Mary Weeks. Not pic-

tured is Kenneth Mogell.

Homecoming 2009

The College of Nursing‘s homecoming celebration

was held on Friday, October 30, 2009. The homecoming

celebration included a reception and building tour. During

Friday‘s reception alumni had an opportunity to visit and

renew friendships.

The College of Nursing also participated in Satur-

day‘s inaugural ―All College Tailgate‖ event with the FSU

Alumni Association. The All College Tailgate was held 3

hours prior to kick-off in the green space between Dick

Howser Field and Doak Campbell stadium. Entertain-

ment was provided by the Marching Chiefs, the Golden

Girls, and the acapella student group All Night Yahtzee.

THANK YOU!

The College of Nursing would like to thank Carol McCormick, (BSN ‘72) for taking time out of her VERY busy schedule and volunteering to proof-read this year’s Annual Report.

2010 - 2011 Calendar of Events

Tallahassee Area Alumni & Friends Reception – August 10, 2010

Atlanta Area Alumni & Friends Outreach Reception - October 2010

Homecoming Celebration – November 5 & 6, 2010

Jacksonville Area Alumni & Friends Outreach Reception - December 2010

Tallahassee Area Alumni Reception - January 2011

Naples Area Alumni Reception - February 2011

Student Leadership Conference - February 19, 2011

Emeritus Celebration - April 2011

Retired/Emeritus Faculty & Staff Luncheon - May 2011

Alumni Advisory Board member Litha Varone and her

husband Kenneth Varone at the “All College, All

Alumni” Tailgate.

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ALUMNI UPDATES - HIGHLIGHTING THE 70’S

Ann Evans (BSN ’71), RN, MS, MBA, FAAN has always said nursing is the per-

fect career for someone who wants to helps others but doesn‘t know what they want to be

when they grow up. Ann‘s career began after graduating from FSU in 1971 with a Bachelor‘s

in Science in Nursing. She is a 2nd generation FSU graduate with her mother having graduat-

ed from Florida State College for Women in 1934. As a new grad, she worked at Anclote Psy-

chiatric Center in Tarpon Springs and then relocated to Colorado Springs to work in Critical

Care at Penrose Hospital. From there, she headed north to Alaska where she worked as a

Flight Nurse for 12 years, taught nursing at the University of Alaska and ran the Air Ambu-

lance Department at Providence Hospital. While living in Alaska, she returned to school for an MBA and a Masters in

Nursing from the University of Alaska, Anchorage. From Alaska she migrated back to Tallahassee as the Executive

Director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at Tallahassee Memorial and went on to become the VP of Patient Care

Services and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Currently, she is the VP/CNO of Exempla Lutheran Medical Center in

Denver, CO.

Ann believes that if you are not continually learning, you will not be successful, and participating in Profes-

sional Organizations has been a vital source of education and learning for her. She has been very active in the Ameri-

can Association of Critical-Care Nursing, serving on their Board of Directors for seven years and as President in 1990.

She was also very active in the Council of Cardiovascular Nursing of the American Heart Association, serving on the

Executive Committee for many years. She is a Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA). These leadership

experiences not only increased her frequent flyer account, but were incredible experiences to represent the profession.

Ann was inducted into the American Academy of Nursing as a Fellow in 1995. She remains active in the American

Association of Nurse Executives, serving on the Strategic Planning Committee. She is also on the Board of Directors

of the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence and the Daisy Foundation, a non-profit family foundation in Glen El-

len, CA, dedicated to diseases attacking the immune system and recognizing extraordinary nursing.

Ann also believes in giving back and supporting key community initiatives outside of health care. She is the

Secretary/Treasurer of Taurus Productions, a motion picture company in Colorado Springs and a founding board

member of the Cloud Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving wild horses on our public lands.

This year, she was recognized as one of the Jefferson County Women of the Year. She is a horse woman and loves to

do Limited Distance Endurance Riding. She is also an avid reader and mother to a wonderful son, Matt who lives in

Anchorage, Alaska.

Whether speaking at a Critical Care conference in Kyoto, Japan or working with staff on their shared govern-

ance journey, Ann believes nursing is a superior career choice that has been a wonderful adventure for her. And, she

still has not had to decide what she wants to do next!

Janice G. Lipsky (BSN ’76), RN, MN, says FSU prepared her well for a ca-

reer in Nursing and beyond. As a staff RN she was one of 14 that jumped right in to an

Intensive Care Unit preparatory course. This led to many exciting years in Critical Care as

a staff nurse, instructor in acute care, and for 17 years as Director of Critical Care for St.

Vincent‘s HealthCare in Jacksonville, Florida. As an instructor, Jan taught classes on how

to read basic EKGs, the care of the patient on a ventilator and intra-aortic balloon pump

care as well as other topics. She mentored staff RNs and ACPs at the bedside and at the

monitor bank. If night shift needed the EKG course, she taught it late evening, right

before their shift and inservices were held around the clock. She talked about Swan-Ganz catheters and arterial line

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insertions so much that her husband (a photojournalist) swore he could insert one, given the materials!

Along the way, Jan has been the recipient of several awards. She is most proud of receiving the Great 100

Nurses award the first year it was awarded in Jacksonville. She has also received the Woman in Power award by the

National Council of Jewish Women, the Women of Distinction Award by Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, leadership

awards by Community Connections, the Florida Nurses Association, and Haddassah. Recently she received the Esther

Leah Ritz Next Generation Award for community leadership service, given by the Jewish Community Centers Associa-

tion of North America.

Jan has been fortunate in the instructor and director roles to help develop others. While seeking opportuni-

ties to expand laterally in quality and education initiatives, she brought others along. It is a joy to have a manager come

to her and share that they consider her a mentor, or that she taught them their first EKG course, or that they used their

CPR training to assist at an accident scene.

In her current role, Jan has stepped outside Nursing and is in a role to help develop the entire St. Vincent‘s

HealthCare organization. As System Vice President for Human Resources and Organizational Development, she is

responsible for employment and employee relations, health and wellness, compensation and benefits, orientation and

education, and management and leadership development. The most stimulating project at the moment is her work

with the Accelerated Development Talent Pool, a group of ten ―up and comers‖ that will be future leaders of the or-

ganization.

Jan’s advice: While others tell you to just say no, she recommends you just say Yes! By saying yes, she has

had the opportunity to meet nursing students in Manila and teach students, RNs, MDs and hospital administrators in

Murmansk, Russia, participate on a national cardiac database team in St. Louis, and publish articles in professional jour-

nals. The request may seem like a stretch, but that‘s how you grow! Look for that next challenge, look for where you

can add value, and most importantly, look for who you can help develop!

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Maria R. Shirey (BSN ‘77), PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, is an associate professor in

the College of Nursing and Health Professions at the University of Southern Indiana in Evans-

ville. In her faculty role she teaches leadership and management in health systems in the graduate

program, and is on the faculty of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Her research

on nurse manager work complexity focuses on providing a better understanding of the nurse

manager role and its unique contributions to health care systems and beyond. Outcomes of Dr.

Shirey‘s research identify necessary system structures required to maximize individual and organi-

zational outcomes associated with the nurse manager role in the acute and critical care work envi-

ronment. Dr. Shirey‘s work in explicating the relationship between authentic leadership and the practice environment

of nurses is considered a seminal contribution to the nursing literature.

A former nurse executive with over 30 years experience in the health care field, Dr. Shirey is a champion for

healthy work environments that enhance the ability of health care professionals to provide safe, quality patient care

while personally growing, thriving, and remaining engaged within the profession. Her experience includes roles as staff

nurse, clinical nurse specialist, academic faculty, nurse manager, nursing director, hospital vice-president, and entrepre-

neur. She is active in multiple professional organizations including the American Organization of Nurse Executives,

Indiana Organization of Nurse Executives, Sigma Theta Tau International, the American Association of Critical-Care

Nurses (AACN), the American College of Healthcare Executives, and The Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS).

Dr. Shirey is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Advanced Nursing Administration Prac-

tice. She is also board certified in Health Care Management, and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Exec-

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utives. She is a prolific speaker, author, editor, and scholar, frequently contributing to many peer-reviewed journals

and professional venues. She is the recipient of multiple professional honors including two national awards from the

American Organization of Nurse Executives (Organizational Innovation Award, Nurse Executive Scholarship) and

three Circle of Excellence awards from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (Value of Certification, Lead-

ership, and Multidisciplinary Collaboration). Most recently, she was selected as a 2010 Fellow in the American Acade-

my of Nursing. You can read more about this important professional honor at: http://www.aannet.org/files/

public/Fellows_Release_Final1.pdf.

Mrs. Litha Varone (BSN ‘73), received her MSN from University of Miami in 1981. She worked for

the Veterans Hospital (VA) for 35 years in a variety of clinical and administrative settings, including

inpatient and long term care areas. She began her VA career at the Miami VA Medical Center and

transferred to the West Palm Beach Medical Center where she was part of the pre-activation team

when the new facility was opened. Mrs. Varone eventually retired from the West Palm Beach Medical

Center as the Chief Nurse Executive. Throughout her career, she saw many dramatic changes in the

health care system, including significant changes in the roles of professional nurses. Within the VA

system, nurses are viewed as high impact team players with professional autonomy to make a difference in patient care.

As such, Mrs. Varone identified a variety of roles that nurses played within this healthcare arena. These roles are the

basis to the poem that she wrote when she retired which reflect her feelings as a nurse. Also included in her reflections

is the impact of having immediate family members receive care and of being a family caregiver as well. Her poem is a

vision of how she perceives nursing and the richness this profession has to offer for those who choose to practice. As

the poem indicates, no matter what role a person is taking, once a nurse, always a nurse and this has proudly and pro-

foundly affected her life. She thanks FSU and the College of Nursing for helping her prepare for a rewarding career

and gladly shares this poem for her colleagues to read. She is now enjoying retirement!

HELP - CAN YOU IDENTIFY THE

STUDENTS IN THIS PHOTO? Please contact us at alumni@nursing.fsu.edu

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The Judge Curtis E. and Mrs. Marjorie M.

Chillingworth Memorial Scholarship fund was established

by Bill, Marie and Matt Cooper at the College of Nursing at

the beginning of 2009. The Coopers maximize the scholar-

ship funds through a matching gifts Exxon Mobil scholarship

program.

Beginning in the Fall of 2009, the College awarded

seven $4,000 scholarships from the Chillingworth Memorial

Scholarship Fund to full-time nursing students. In return,

these students pledge to work in Florida following gradua-

tion. Scholarship recipients for 2009-2010 included: Vanessa

Gorski, Nicole Hoff, Amanda Kane, Ruth Bowen-

Licciadiello, Jordan Perno, Charlene Small, and Christina

Yonchik.

Thank YOU! The College of Nursing would like to thank our alumni and friends for their generous support. The current list of donors, which will include gifts made as of June 30, 2010, is in the process of being compiled and will be posted on the Foundation website. The address is: http://foundation.fsu.edu/community/Page.aspx?pid=794 . We sincerely apologize for any inadvertent omissions or misspelled names. Please contact Jonathan Dawson, Development Officer at 850-644 - 4606 so that we may correct any errors. Thank you for your contin-ued support of the College of Nursing.

Newly Established College of Nursing Partnership Funds

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation, Inc. established the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Nursing Research Program to create and sustain a culture of inquiry between Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and the College of Nursing. Funds will be used to support a doctoral-level nursing faculty member as project leader to help facilitate nurses‘ research literacy and research project development.

Manatee Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc. established the Manatee Memorial Hospital Partner-ship for Nursing Education Fund. This fund will provide a portion of the salary and benefits for a full-time nursing professor to assume a teaching residency at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida to coordi-nate, facilitate, teach, and advise nurses as they pursue advanced nursing degrees.

NEW SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Helios Education Foundation Nursing Scholarships

The first Helios Education Foundation nursing scholar-ships were awarded to students in the accelerated BSN nursing program. The College awarded eight $2,000 scholarships from the Helios Education Foundation, Inc., to full-time accelerated BSN degree seeking students. The mission of the Helios Foundation is to enrich the lives of individuals in Arizona and Florida by creating opportuni-ties for success in postsecondary education. The Helios scholar-ship fund was established in January 2008 to create an accelerated degree program for second-career adults.

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Dear College of Nursing Alumni, My name is Kenia Altamirano and I am a senior in the College of Nursing. It‘s not often that a student gets the chance to communicate directly with alumni, so I‘m happy to share with you a student‘s perspective of our awesome College! The College of Nursing and its excellent faculty have greatly impacted my perception of the nursing profession. From the teamwork of our close-knit student family in clinical learning environments to volunteering and extensive community outreach, my educational experiences have been life-changing. My journey into the nursing field began with the influence of my mother, a Nicaraguan immigrant who strived to show

compassion and consideration to everyone. With a strong focus on community and public health, I have gained a better sense of the role of nursing leadership

in the care of all patients. It is our duty, through increased knowledge and un-derstanding, to go above and beyond for those in our care. As a nursing student mentor and daughter of a compassionate and carrying mother, I try to communicate high standards and professional values as often as I can to my fellow students. It‘s easy to see how we can ultimately make a difference in the commu-nity. We’re gaining practical experiences in the College‘s cutting edge nursing simulation center and through local partnerships that make it

possible to offer free screenings to the general public. These opportunities and others, like studying abroad and undergraduate research, are often

only a reality because of private support. With that said, I respectfully ask for your support. Every dollar given al-lows us to help others in need through evidence-based practice, research and community outreach. Your gift makes it possible for the College to continue its adaptive and innovative instruction—ultimately improving student learning and patient outcomes at the bedside. To learn more about how you can support the College’s initiatives, please visit http://nursing.fsu.edu, and help us continue our passion for nursing!

ALUMNI AND FRIENDS SUPPORT

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HOMECOMING 2010

The College of Nursing and the Alumni Advisory Board present Homecoming 2010. Homecoming events are sched-uled for Friday, November 5th at the College of Nursing located in Duxbury Hall and Saturday, November 6th. Friday’s activities will include a tour of the College prior to the Homecoming parade. Saturday’s activity will include participation in the FSU Alumni Association‘s All College, All Alumni Tailgate, which will be held 3 hours prior to the football game. To register, please complete this form and return it by October 29 to: Attn: Marilyn McGhee You may also fax it to: 850.644.7660, Attn: Marilyn McGhee FSU, College of Nursing or you may register online at: www.nursing.fsu.edu/alumni 98 Varsity Way P.O. Box 3064310 Tallahassee, FL 32306-4310 Name: _________________________________ Name at graduation:__________________ Class of: ________ Degree (s) earned: ______________ Specialty: ____________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________ St.:______ Zip: ________ Phone: ________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Friday Activities: College of Nursing Tours 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Scheduled Tours of the College of Nursing

Saturday Activities: FSU Alumni Association, All College, All Alumni Tailgate 3 hours prior to game time Location TBD

To stay connected with the College of Nursing, you can also visit our page on Facebook at: http://tinyurl.com/fsu-con or the College’s website at http://nursing.fsu.edu. Would you like to share your accomplishments or current contact information? Please send your updated information, to College of Nursing Updates, Attn: Alumni Coordinator, 98, Var-sity Way, P.O. Box 3064310, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4310. You can also send your updated information via e-mail to alumni@nursing.fsu.edu.