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Hello Alumni and Friends, WELCOME to the first issue of Northwestern State University’s (NSU’s) Nursing Columns Alumni Newsletter. This newsletter was specifically designed to provide NSU’s nursing alumni and friends with College of Nursing updates! Each issue of the newsletter will have a theme. This first issue’s theme is GROWTH. Why growth, you ask? Well, growth has been the focus of the College of Nursing for the past three years. Growth became our focus when state funding for higher education declined to a level not seen since the 1980s, and state-supported universities, like NSU, were told that the only way to ensure university/college viability was to GROW. Essentially GROWTH became vital to the College of Nursing thriving for another 65 years! The College of Nursing took the challenge to grow seriously and exceeded the University’s goal “ to increase enrollment by 6% each semester.” The first section of this newsletter GROWTH in PROGRAM EXPANSION and SUCCESS describes the college of nursing’s growth in enrollment, clinical student retention, program offerings, workforce partnerships and endowments. Nursing program offerings have expanded on all NSU campuses: Shreveport, Natchitoches, Alexandria, Leesville, and DeRidder. The second section of the newsletter, GROWTH in ALUMNI ACCOLADES and NEWS was the initial impetus for the development of the newsletter. Each week I am pulled aside in meetings, emailed, or called about a nursing graduate that has been recognized for an outstanding achievement. It occurred to me HOW can I ensure everyone knows about these fantastic alumni and what they are achieving? The answer evolved into a large portion of this newsletter. The final two sections of the newsletter focus on GROWTH in FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP and HONORS and GROWTH in STUDENT CENTEREDNESS and SENSE OF COMMUNITY. When you read these two sections of the newsletter I hope you feel the same sense of pride in our faculty and students that I feel every day! I am truly blessed to work with, guide, teach, and represent NSU Nursing! As both an alumnus and Dean I could not be more excited to share with you this first issue of Nursing Columns Alumni Newsletter! Enjoy and Fork Em Demons! Dana Clawson, DNS, WHNP-BC (1990, 1996, 2000) Dean
Dear Proud NSU Nursing Graduates:
To our Nursing Alumni:
As you know, Northwestern State has a long tradition of producing Louisiana’s most soughtafter professionals in the field of nursing for more than 50 years and that our College of Nursing has a national reputation as one of the largest and best in the United States. For many of you, choosing nursing as a profession was not an academic choice, it was a calling. As nurses, you provide a critical role in patient care and it is amazing what you accomplish. Thank you for what you do to provide care and comfort to those who need it and thank you for staying involved with Northwestern State University.
Let me speak on behalf of those who have taken a sick child to the ER, been given an unexpected and/or confusing diagnosis or waited with a loved one undergoing a procedure – basically everyone in the Western world – THANK YOU.
Dr. Chris Maggio, (1985, 1991) President, Northwestern State University
Drake Owens, (2004, 2005) Assistant Vice President of External Affairs for University Advancement
In the fast-paced, hectic environments you work in — hospitals, nursing homes, urgent care, hospice, etc. — your compassion and your expertise in a career of caring for others provides comfort that cannot be measured. Enjoy this edition of Nursing Columns and do something to thank yourself. You deserve it!
Growth: Program Expansion & Success. . 1 Growth: Alumni Accolades and News . . . 5 Growth: Faculty BY THE NUMBERS . . . . . . 9 Growth: Faculty Scholarship & Honors. 10 Growth: Student Centeredness & Sense of Community. . . . . . . . . 13 In Memoriam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Help us GROW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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GROWTH: Program Expansion & Success ENROLLMENT GROWTH In the past 3 years College of Nursing enrollment has increased by
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Fall 2017 Graduate:
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from different countries Gender Diversity of student body
Female: 2104 (88%) Male: 297 (12%)
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Celebrate the good news with us
First class of DNP graduates at the Fall 2016 commencement
u Northwestern State University’s Nurse Practitioner program has been named the 7th best in the nation by guidetoonlineschools.com. “Our students know a national ranking adds value to their degree. Ultimately, this allows us to positively impact healthcare by producing more and more quality providers,” said Dr. Connie Hale of Northwestern’s School of Nursing.
Here we grow again
—Natchitoches Times, 11.16.16
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
http://www.kalb.com/content/news/NSUnurse-practitioner-program-ranked-7thbest-in-nation-401331765.html
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CCNE accreditation received June 2016
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Two concentrations: APRN to DNP Advanced Practice Leadership and Organizational Systems Leadership for non-APRN, MSN prepared nursing leaders
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No GRE required for MSN prepared nurses
Average annual salary for ASN and BSN graduates
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Two, three and four year customized curriculum plans available
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In-house statistician available for all students at no charge
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DNP Program’s goals, objectives, curriculum admission information: http://www.beademon. com/dnp
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All courses totally online
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Pass Rates 95.65%
BSN NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
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ASN NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
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MSN First Time Certification Pass Rates
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u Northwestern State University of Louisiana has been named as having one of the country’s top low cost online RN to BSN programs in a recent ranking by Best Value Schools. The program was ranked 16th and was recognized in part for allowing students to complete the clinical practicum requirements for their online RN program at approved centers in their own communities. The entire article can be accessed at http://www.bestvalueschools. com/rankings/low-cost-onlinern-programs/
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Program Support
$1,800,000
Over in Externally Funded Program Support
Campus Improvements
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Distance Learning Rooms in Shreveport, Alexandria, Leesville and DeRidder have been established, renovated or upgraded.
Improvements to Shreveport student parking • Parking lot lights and security cameras donated and installed • Old Christus Schumpert parking lot was leased to provide over 300 additional student parking spaces
Students on the Alexandria campus practicing clinical skills in the newly remodeled lab.
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Growing Globally NSU in Cuba: Global Healthcare Study Abroad Lakisha Thomas, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
A group of faculty and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students from Northwestern State University College of Nursing traveled to Havana, Cuba for global healthcare study. The visit was in conjunction with the Global Healthcare Advocacy and Transformation course which included the study of six different healthcare systems in second world countries including Cuba. The objective of this experiential learning experience was to provide students with in depth insight into the Cuban culture and healthcare system. Although Cuba is a second world country, its universal healthcare system provides access to care for all citizens. All of Cuba’s clinics, hospitals, and healthcare facilities are government owned and operated. Physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel are government employees as well. Cuba’s health system is centered on preventative efforts. The major preventative efforts in Cuba are focused on hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. During the visit, both students and faculty were afforded the opportunity to tour one of Havana’s top seven polyclinics. Polyclinics are multispecialty clinics that provide services such as dental, immunization, sexual transmitted disease screenings and treatment, diabetic wound treatment, urgent care services, and intensive care stabilization for emergencies. Each polyclinic is staffed with physician/ nurse teams and is strategically located so that citizens are
in close proximity to urgent care 24 hours a day. The experience also provided the opportunity to meet with the nursing superintendent and nursing educator for a discussion on physician/nurse education in Cuba. Nursing and medical students train alongside physician/ nurse teams while completing the didactic and clinical learning simultaneously. The experience provided us with a direct view into the interworking of Cuba’s health system and answered the questions of why and how the system works. Taking our learning off the pages of a book into a real world experience also afforded us the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the Cuban culture and interact with some of the locals to get their viewpoint on healthcare and life in Cuba. Local citizens had varied opinions of the healthcare system and life in Cuba. One commonality among the people of Cuba is the love of music and dancing. Another unique distinction was the large number of classic cars filling Cuban roadways carrying citizens and tourist to various destinations. The opportunities provided to us during this amazing experiential learning trip far exceeded my expectations. In our culture, we are conditioned to view Cuba as a forbidden land and people; which creates a narrow viewpoint of the country. In actuality, we were welcomed with open arms, and the people left impressions that will impact everyone in attendance.
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GROWTH: Alumni Accolades and News
What an extraordinary honor to be selected as an outstanding alumnus for the College of Nursing at Northwestern State University. At the same time, to be asked to share your career highlights and provide lessons learned is also a challenging task. I, like many people, find it difficult to talk about myself. However, my preparation for crafting my thoughts has brought back wonderful memories of friends, colleagues, and experiences. Upon reflection, it is hard to believe it has been 47 years since I graduated from Northwestern with my BSN. Much has happened in my professional career during that time, but more importantly from 1966-1970, the foundation for my successful career was laid. As a student, NSU provided me a strong education to be a pediatric nurse, obtain advanced degrees, become both faculty and administrator in academe, and eventually CEO of Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma). Within each of these roles, NSU provided me with the skills to be a leader. I had wonderful faculty mentors who encouraged me throughout the program in ways that strengthened me as a leader. I’ll share two examples. First, the importance of advanced education was emphasized. Neither of my parents were college graduates and I truly thought my education would be complete when I received my BSN. At that time, I did not realize the importance of masters and doctoral education. Faculty support continued during my graduate education at both the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of North Texas.
Outstanding Alumnus
Dr. Patricia Eichelberger Thompson BSN Graduate 1970
Second, the value of involvement in professional associations is another area where I was mentored by faculty. I joined the NSU chapter of the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) and
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began my leadership journey. In the late 60s, I had the pleasure of serving as President of the Louisiana Association of Student Nurses with an NSU faculty as my advisor. This foundation of education and professional association involvement truly helped me develop as a leader and be successful across my career. I enjoyed my roles and opportunities for growth as both faculty and academic administrator. Wonderful mentors continued to support me throughout my career at Texas Christian University, Northwestern State University, and at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Although active in many professional associations, my focus became Sigma. I believe in its mission and global focus. My involvement started at the chapter, then regional, and eventually international levels. I had the privilege of serving as the international president from 1999-2001. Based on my academic experience, my goal was to be a dean. However, there are points in life when unexpected opportunities occur that change your journey. I was approached to apply for the CEO of Sigma. This was not my plan, in fact this was not a position I had ever even considered. After careful deliberation and consultation with mentors, I took the risk, applied, and was selected. This position, for the last 10 years, has been the highlight of my career with personal and professional growth beyond expectation. I have had the privilege of working with volunteer leaders and staff to make a difference for nursing and health globally. I have had the privilege of working with leaders across the world, however many of them, like myself, are retiring. I have learned that we need more lead-
ers to address the complex issues our profession is facing. Our responsibilities are to: • Support current leaders – focus on a common voice and vision • Develop leaders for the future – support emerging leaders, including students and new graduates • Be a leader – recognize that each of us are leaders, from the bedside to the boardroom Other lessons I have been learned that I hope will be helpful wherever you are on your journey, are: • Identify career goals and develop a plan. Do your homework on the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your goals and then begin. Also, be open to other opportunities that may arise. There are a variety of ways to meet your goals.
tion, you are supporting nursing through the work of the association to better the profession and health care. •
Give back, both through donations to organizations you believe in, and through your time as a mentor and volunteer
As a proud NSU graduate, I hope sharing my journey will benefit others on their leadership journey. One of the highlights of my career, and as an alum, was being inducted into the Long Purple Line. I am not the first or only nurse on that wall, but I hope to see more in the future. Again, I so appreciate this special recognition as an outstanding alum.
• Learn to fail gracefully. Success does not come without failure. Through an overall successful career, I have had many failures, too. Failures are an opportunity to learn, grow and move forward. • Identify mentors to assist you in achieving your goals. There can be long term mentors who support you across your career, or mentors for specific task like how to get published. If you have role models you are working with, ask them to be your mentors. You do not have to wait for someone to volunteer. • Be a mentor – provide your expertise in developing others and supporting nursing’s future. • Belong to professional associations. I believe this is a responsibility of every nurse. As an individual, association involvement will support you across your career. In addi-
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Dr. Thompson on Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing’s Research Conference in Dublin, Ireland.
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Alumnus to Open Simulation Facility
NSU Nursing Alum Honored by the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners (LANP) Congratulations to our Alumni who were honored by the LANP at their convention in New Orleans in October, 2017:
Rains
Chad Rains, graduate of NSU, has partnered with Axis Research and Technologies of
Billy Morales, DNP, FNP-BC: Recognized for professional contributions to Alexandria area
Jimbo Brooks, FNP-BC and Brandi Brooks, FNP-BC: Recognized for Mission Trip to El Salvador
Tiffany Roe, APRN, FNP: Recognized for professional contribution to healthcare in Louisiana
Irvine, CA to open a bioskills teaching facility in Austin, TX.
Hart, recipient of the AANP State Award for Excellence
The facility will be called Axis
Jennifer Cameron Hart, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, a nurse practitioner with the Willis-Knighton Physician Network and a graduate of NSU’s first DNP cohort, received the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) 2017 State Award for Excellence. The only nurse in Louisiana to receive the designation, Hart accepted the award at the group’s national conference in Philadelphia, Pa., on June 23. With this award, the AANP recognizes a nurse practitioner in each state who demonstrates excellence in clinical practice and who has made a significant contribution toward increasing the awareness and acceptance of NPs. Hart is the nurse practitioner working with D.J. Moller, Jr., MD, of Internal Medicine Associates, Jennifer Cameron Hart assisting with patients in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions. A native of Alexandria, Hart is a graduate of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, where she received her bachelor’s degree in nursing in 2004, master’s degree in 2009 and doctorate in 2016. “I am extremely humbled to receive this award,” Hart said. “There are many great nurse practitioners in this area and in the state, and to receive this award is quite an honor.”
Research and Technologies Austin (ARTA) and will focus on surgical skills development and simulation through cadaveric, virtual reality and augmented reality platforms. Chad received his AD and BSN degrees from Northwestern State University and is currently the President of AXIS Research and technologies, Austin, TX and the Sr. Director, Professional Education of OrthAlign, Inc.
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Did You Know
about these “Firsts” in the College of Nursing? May, 1952: MAVIS PATE was
the FIRST graduate of Completion Program for RNs (now RN to BSN)
Fall, 1952: JUNE GISSLER-MAY was FIRST generic BSN graduate
“FIRSTS”
Fall, 1972: BETTY R. ALLEN was FIRST ADN (now ASN) graduate
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Summer, 1973: CAROL GOLDSTEIN ALLEN (now Peters) was FIRST MSN graduate and FIRST MSN graduate in Louisiana.
Summer, 2016: CHERYL WILEY ADAIR was FIRST DNP graduate
GROWTH: FACULTY BY THE NUMBERS, Fall 2017
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• MSN Psych/Mental Health NP • Doctor of Nursing Practice
61 Full time faculty 36 Part-time faculty
17 Support staff 2 Dean Emeriti
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Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing
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Fellow in the Academy of Nursing Education
Outreach
# of Endowed Professorships Endowed Professorship (EP) Donors: Coughlin Saunders Foundation for Nursing and Allied Health. . . . . . . . . 5 EPs
Presentations
Rapides Regional Medical Center for Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 EPs
Publicatons
Creighton Owens Family for Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 EP
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Willis Knighton Health System for Nursing & Allied Health . . . . . . . . . . 10 EPs
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Endowed Professorships require a $60,000 donation and a $40,000 match by the Louisiana Board of Regents.
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GROWTH: Faculty Scholarship & Honors Recent Faculty Doctorates Earned Cheryl Adair, DNP Northwestern State University Staja “Star” Booker, PhD University of Iowa Julie Gayle, DNP Northwestern State University Theresa Kyzar, PhD Capella University Beatrice Launius, DNP Northwestern State University Robyn Ray, DNP Northwestern State University
Faculty Publications Booker, S.Q. (2017). Enhancing pain management education in nursing curricula does not have to be painful! The Pelican News, 73(3), 17-18. Booker, S. Q. Booker R. (2017, EPub). Shifting paradigms: Advance care planning for pain management in older adults with dementia. The Gerontologist. doi: 10.1093/ geront/gnx025. Herr, K. Bjoro, K., Booker, S.Q. & Bartoszcyk, D.A. (2017). Acute pain and chronic pain (Chapter 29) In M. Maas, J. Specht, P. Mobily, D. Schoenfelder, & A. Stineman (Eds.) Care of older persons for optimum quality of life: Nursing diagnoses, outcomes and interventions (Vol 3). McCorvey, A. & Hale, C. (2017). Advancing personalized medicine: Has genomic testing enhanced pharmacovigilance to improve drug efficacy? Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice, 7, 65-71. Potter, D. R. & Tolson, D. (2017). A low-fidelity game-based approach to teaching health assessment to undergraduate nursing students: It’s not just a game. International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies, 6(1), 28-31. Potter, D. R. & Tolson, D. (2017). The development of a guide for nurse leadership in higher education, International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies, 5(1), 24-27. Robinson-Lane & Booker, S.Q. (2017). Culturallyresponsive pain management in Black older adults, 43(8), 32-41.
NSU Nurse of the Year Tamara Baxter How does it feel to be nominated and chosen for Nurse of the Year? I work with a fantastic group of nurse faculty that inspire me every day to be the best nurse educator I can be. To be nominated and chosen by these fellow nurses was truly one of the greatest honors I have ever received during my career as a nurse. What do you think has contributed to your success as a nurse and faculty? There is no doubt that the BSN and MSN education that I received from NSU College of Nursing has contributed to much of my success. I am a “home grown” nurse and have been mentored by the best teachers, nurses, and faculty. I knew early in my BSN education that I wanted to become a nurse educator. My teachers and leaders supported and nurtured my desire and help me bring it to fruition. What advice do you have for students currently in the nursing program? The best piece of advice I give students in the beginning is to get organized and use good time management. Students struggle with adapting because they have to do a paradigm shift and change the way they study, the way they think, and the way they test. Our job as faculty is to guide them recognizing what changes need to be made and what tools they need in their arsenal to be successful. What has been the most rewarding nursing experience so far? The biggest reward as a nurse is when you know you have made a difference in a patient’s life by the care and teaching you delivered. The biggest reward in teaching is when you see your students walk across the stage at pinning and passing the NCLEX. Being a part of a student’s successful journey into professional nursing is the greatest reward of all. What would you tell someone if they want to become a nurse? Nursing is a service profession. You should have a calling for the profession and the desire to want to help others. If you don’t have a calling and you are doing it just for a job you won’t be happy.
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Northwestern State University, College of Nursing Faculty Presentations
Faculty Selected for STTI Program
Dr. Cheryl Adair
Hypertension Updates, NSU Pharmacology Update Conference, September, 2017.
Patti Akins
Families Without Mothers: Exploring Life after Maternal Death, STTI 28th International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland, July 2017.
M’Lou Barnett
GI Health: An Integrative Approach, LANP Conference, New Orleans, LA. Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation: Navigating the Seas of Alternative Therapies, LSNA CE Cruise to Cozumel, November, 2017.
Potter
Pollard
Dr. Danita Potter and Alyea Pollard have been selected to participate in a mentor-mentee dyad in the Global leadership Mentoring Community of Sigma Theta Tau International. This new community is comprised of distinguished nurse leaders from practice and education from all Global Regions. The oneyear program is designed to engage global nurse leaders and emerging nurse leaders in a relationship to encourage leadership development. Potter is a professor and president elect of Beta Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. Pollard is an assistant professor and counselor of Beta Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.
Dr. Winde Chambers
Proton Pump Inhibitors: A Clinical Update, NSU Pharmacology Update Conference, September, 2017.
Kelly Crawford
Antibiogram for Improved Antibiotic Prescribing, NSU Pharmacology Update Conference, September, 2017.
Dr. Julie Gayle
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV Prevention, NSU Pharmacology Update Conference, September 2017.
Dr. Connie Hale
Weight First: 3 Steps to Obesity Management, NSU Pharmacology Update Conference, September, 2017.
Dr. Donald Johnston
Families Without Mothers: Exploring Life after Maternal Death, STTI 28th International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland, July 2017. Nursing Student Sleep Study, STTI 44th Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN. Co-presenting with baccalaureate program nursing students Brianna Burke and Lilith Choate.
Teresa Kevil
Diabetes Meds: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly, NSU Pharmacology Update Conference, September, 2017.
Dr. Theresa Kyzar
The Issue of Stress of Conscience and Moral Injury in the Ethical Climate of Nursing: An Investigative Study—2018 Carol Carfang Nursing and Healthcare Ethics Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL; March 1, 2018 The Impact of Conscience and Ethical Climate Among Nurses in the Hospital Setting—Sigma Theta Tau International’s 28th International Research Congress; Dublin Ireland; July 30, 2017
Jamie Patton
Pediatric Pharmacology, NSU Pharmacology Update Conference, September, 2017.
Dr. Danita Potter
No Microwaving Minority Nurse Leaders at HBCUs: A Thematic Analysis Towards a Recipe for Leadership Success. Poster presentation at International Conference on Nursing Science & Practice, Nursing Science 2017, Dallas, TX. AACN: Making Application for Johnson & Johnson Minority Nurse Scholar-GSNA Invited Live Webinar, February, 2017l African American Nurses: Our Impact on Medicine & Nursing Education. The Louise Williams Library of Ouachita Parish, Monroe, LA.
Rebecca Weston
Keeping Nursing Students Engaged, 2017 National Nurse Educator Summer, Orlando, FL Providing Normalcy to Chronically Ill Children: What Our Schools Can Do, 2017 Louisiana School Based Health Alliance in Shreveport.
Leigh Ann Young
Keeping Nursing Students Engaged, 2017 National Nurse Educator Summer, Orlando, FL
Mary Zapczynski
Dosing Meds for Ailing Kidneys: Podium Presentation. NSU Pharmacology Update Conference, September, 2017.
Nursing faculty attending the NSU Faculty Institute luncheon
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NSU Faculty with ANA President Pamela Cipriano at April 2017 LSNA State Conference
Faculty Fun Day Dr. Kyzar and Dr. Johnston at Sigma Theta Tau International Meeting in Ireland where they presented a poster and a presentation.
Faculty Christmas Lunch
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GROWTH: Student Centeredness & Sense of Community
5K Run for Kandace - One of our most beloved faculty members, Dr. Kandace Landreneau, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2017. Being that she loved NSU so much and gave her all for our students, our SNA members decided to plan and host a 5k in her honor. With an outstanding show of school pride and support, these students were able to raise more than $10,000.00 to aid with her hospital fees and treatment. Sadly, Dr. Landreneau passed away a few months later, but she will forever live on in the hearts of faculty and students who had the pleasure of knowing her. This 5K will be an annual event, continued in the form of a scholarship for our nursing students.
Student Nurse Association • Teddy Bear Drive - collected new stuffed animals to donate to a local nonprofit organization called Geaux Show Love.
NWLA Food Pantry - donated food items
Fall & Spring Career Fair
Membership – 130 strong and growing in Shreveport, Alexandria, Natchitoches
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• Hope Connections – donated laundry detergents, batteries, flashlights, deodorant, and headlamps to this local non-profit organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness • Sock Drive for Shreveport/Bossier Rescue Mission
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Nursing graduates commissioned to U.S. Air Force Nursing Corps On October 14, 2016, the College of Nursing & School of Allied Health had the privilege of hosting the commissioning ceremony for two of our most outstanding Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates. Accompanied by their families, their commanding officer, Northwestern faculty and fellow students, TSgt Thomas Hoover and TSgt Justin Dodd Millen were commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the United States Air Force Nurse Corps. These young men inspired us with their integrity, professionalism, and fierce commitment to our country. We are blessed and honored to have been a part of their journey, and anxiously await their success as members of the United States Air Force. As nursing faculty, we are privileged to share in our students’ accomplishments.
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Shreveport Student Government Association Activities
Therapy dogs were provided on campus during finals to help students de-stress and take a needed break from studying and testing.
Café Demon II: Our SGA made it possible for Café
Demon II to open on the Shreveport campus and proudly serve Starbucks coffees five days a week!
Back to School BBQ
Color Chaos Paint War
Students attending the 2016 AACN Health Policy Summit in Washington DC and going on Hill visits to lobby for nursing.
Students celebrate at the Lunar Eclipse Party in Shreveport’s renovated parking lot.
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Nursing Recognition Ceremony
Lighting of Lamps and Nightingale Pledge
DNP graduate Dr. Latoya Gipson delivers speech at Fall 2016 commencement.
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Mark your 2018 calendar now and don’t miss these important dates!
In Memoriam
May 9-10 ������������� Certified Nurse Educator Exam Review Course workshop on Shreveport Campus
Susan Armstrong – BSN
May 11 ���������������� Spring Recognition Ceremony/ Commencement, NSU Natchitoches
Carolyn McKay Baker
July 11 ���������������� Doctor of Nurse Practice Students’ Scholarly Project Defenses
Nora Loretta “Lori” Begley – BSN, MSN Elaine Holoubek – BSN
Sept., 2018* �������� Pharmacology Update CE Event
Katherine Elizabeth “Katie” Hudnell – BSN
Oct., 2018* ���������� Graham Price Strain Lecture Series
April Danielle Daugherty McInnis – BSN
Oct., 2018* ���������� LGBTQ Workshop provided by LSUHSC New Orleans Nursing Faculty in Shreveport
June Gissler May – BSN Marcia T. Rozeman – BSN
Nov., 2018* �������� Shriners Conference
Dr. Kandace Landreneau, Faculty
* (date TBA)
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Northwestern State University Nursing Columns Natchitoches, LA 71497
Help us to continue to GROW New Building Campaign Fund Due to the rapid growth of nursing and allied health, over 30% growth in the past three years, we have outgrown the Nursing Education building on the Shreveport campus. Primary areas that are lacking in space are the clinical laboratory where students learn to perform patient caretaking skills and computerized testing labs. Further, CONSAH does not have an area for students or faculty to maintain their own health, while learning to provide healthcare for others. In other words, we need a wellness facility, where students and faculty can engage in physical fitness and mental fitness exercises. Additionally we need around 15 faculty offices, 6-8 modern large interactive compressed video classrooms, a meeting space large enough to accommodate all students, faculty and staff, and a modern library that utilizes only digital technology. The overall goal is to provide a contemporary, spacious learning campus designed for students to practice their clinical skills, engage in interactive learning, become experts in use of modern patient-care technologies, and become enthusiastic members of a caring, holistic, professional collegiate community. The building will enlarge the Shreveport campus footprint and add more than 40,000 square feet of space to accommodate growth. The building will be located on Elizabeth avenue across from the existing Shreveport buildings. If you would like to contribute to this fund, go online at: northwesternstatealumni.com/donations/nursing/ or use the enclosed envelope. For more information contact: Brittany McNeely at mcconathyb@nsula.edu or (318) 357-5215.