Inside the School of Nursing

December 2008 e-News

MESSAGE FROM DEAN SALMON

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We have entered a very challenging and, at the same time, remarkable period in the history of the world, this country and our state. There is no question that the issues facing us as a school loom very large and raise extremely important concerns. And yet, when I look at the contents of this month’s newsletter, I am again reminded that this school is probably the most well-positioned school in this country to not only persevere, but continue to succeed during tough times. I have great confidence in the strength, ingenuity and connectedness of our faculty, staff and students. There is truly much to celebrate.

In the spirit of celebration – and during this time of observance of many holidays and the start of at least our culture’s new year – I also want to convey my very best wishes to each of you for this holiday season. May this time be filled with peace, joy and the reward of knowing that you each make a difference in the lives of people in ways that really do matter. Thank you for all that you do!

--Marla Salmon

PROFILES OF THE MONTH

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Which School of Nursing staff member and longtime dancer is spending the holidays dancing in Africa?

http://www.son.washington.edu/about/StaffProfileoftheMonth--December.asp

A nursing faculty member pays tribute to her mentor while lending a hand to students in need. Learn how she honored the past while looking to the future with help from the UW in this month’s faculty profile. http://www.son.washington.edu/about/FacultyProfileoftheMonth--December.asp

Each month, Inside the School features profiles of a staff member and a faculty member. Do you know someone who should be featured? Please share interesting staff and faculty stories by emailing us at nscomm@u.washington.edu.

ADVANCEMENT UPDATE

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Dec. 31 is the deadline to participate in the UW’s Faculty-Staff-Retiree Campaign for Students. The campaign, launched in 2005, matches donations by UW employees and retirees up to $10,000. To date, nursing faculty, staff and retirees have endowed 23 funds to support students, making the school one of the top contributors to the campaign of any UW school, college or program. For about $41 per paycheck, you can create an endowed scholarship in your own name or in honor of someone else. Donate a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $10,000 paid over five years and qualify for a 1:1 match up to $10,000 from the UW. For more information, visit the campaign’s Web site:

http://uwfoundation.org/home/staff_stu_camp.asp

Or contact Chris Miller in the nursing advancement office at 206-221-7674 or chrismil@u.washington.edu

SoN IN THE NEWS

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“Nursing Goes Global”

International Educator, November/December 2008

Features CATHERINE CARR, assoc. prof., FCN; SARAH ROSS, director of international programs; post-doctoral student JULIE POSTMA; and MN student SHAWNA POCHAN.

http://www.nafsa.org/_/File/_/novdec08_feature_nursing_2.pdf

“A conversation with School of Nursing Dean Marla Salmon”

UWeek, Nov. 20, 2008

http://uwnews.org/uweek/article.aspx?visitsource=uwkmail&id=45323

"Nurse practitioners bring depth, perspective to wide spectrum of patients"

Reprinted by permission from News & Notes from Michael Soman, president/chief medical executive, Group Health Permanente, Nov. 7, 2008

Features MARIE-ANNETTE BROWN, the Group Health Endowed Nursing Professor in Chronic Illness Care.

http://www.son.washington.edu/about/IntheNews/GroupHealthNov08.asp

“Study looks at how job stress, length of time in US, affect risk for chronic health conditions among Filipino immigrants”

Kaiser Network, Nov. 5, 2008

Features BUTCH DE CASTRO, asst. prof., PCH.

http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_index.cfm?DR_ID=55396

NEW GRANT AWARDS

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SUSAN WOODS, assoc. dean for academic programs and prof., BNHS

Name: RWJ New Careers in Nursing

Sponsor: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Abstract: http://www.son.washington.edu/research/grants/ShowAbstract.asp?ProjectID=1366

The Office for Nursing Research has redesigned its lab Web pages, combining the Clinical Studies Unit (CSU) and lab Web pages. Lab materials have been expanded to help researchers in their grant writing. A new application form is included on the page. To use one of the labs or CSU rooms, fill out the lab application form and submit to Toni Still, still@u.washington.edu, in the Office for Nursing Research. All faculty wanting to use SoN wet or dry lab space must fill out the application. Visit: http://www.son.washington.edu/research/internal/Labs/Labs.asp

STUDENTS

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The Professional Organization of Nursing Students is helping to sponsor a hygiene and clothing drive for Seattle’s homeless. Donations will be collected through Dec. 12, with supplies distributed to shelters during winter break. Look for donation boxes in T-301 and in the nursing lounge.

Among the suggested donations: new men's and women's underwear, socks; new or gently used men's and women's clothing; new men's and women's flip flops and slippers; razors, shaving cream, deodorant, lip balm; individual tea bags, servings of hot chocolate or apple cider; travel-sized toiletries; new or gently used sleeping bags, totes, fanny packs and backpacks. The drive is also sponsored by the Family Medicine Interest Group and the Community Health Advancement Program.

ACADEMIC SERVICES

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The SoN has assisted 110 students with scholarships, fellowships or traineeships this academic year, with awards totaling nearly $1 million.

The school received a total of 215 applications for student financial aid this year, with a total need amount of nearly $4.8 million. Eighty-nine students receiving support were awarded $733,558 from SoN scholarships and fellowships.

An additional 21 students received $253,848 from federal sources, including 18 students who received $125,220 in the form of an Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship from HRSA and three students who received $128,628 in the form of a Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need Fellowship from the U.S. Department of Education. These amounts do not include loans.

PROGRAM AND CENTER NEWS

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The de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging has awarded its 2008-09 Healthy Aging scholarships. Recipients receive funds and support for research projects related to healthy aging and older adults and present the results of their work May 13, 2009, at the Healthy Aging Scholars' presentations and reception. For more information about the scholarship recipients, please visit: http://www.agingcenter.org/scholars.asp

CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION

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Dec. 5   Responding to the Needs of Family Caregivers

             Featuring Wendy Lustbader

             http://uwcne.org/secure/display3.asp?SKU=08129-C

Jan. 29   The World of Diabetes Update 2009

   http://www.uwcne.org/secure/display3.asp?SKU=09111-C

For more information, go to uwcne.org or call 206-543-1047. 

Previous editions of Inside the School (formerly the Dean’s Monthly Communication) are available online: http://www.son.washington.edu/about/news.asp