Inside the School of Nursing:

May 2009 e-news

MESSAGE FROM DEAN SALMON

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Can it possibly be May already? 

It is really difficult to fathom how quickly 2009 is passing – and how much important work has already taken place this year.  This issue of our newsletter is testament to this work and the depth of commitment, creativity and energy that faculty and staff demonstrate every single day.  There isn’t an academic topic that hasn’t been addressed in some fashion:  incredible grant proposal writing and support; curricular challenges; budget cut survival activities…and, all of the regular things that we do every single day.

And then, there was the truly magical evening of our Nurses Recognition Banquet on May 7th.  A moment of celebration, community and a pause that allowed each of us to simply enjoy the essence of what we are working so hard to preserve and promote: excellence in nursing.

My message for this month, given all of this, is really quite simple: 1) THANK YOU!!! For all that you have done, do now and will continue to do…you make a difference every single day.  And, 2) take time to celebrate and enjoy the good things that we too often overlook and miss.

Happy May!

--Marla Salmon

PROFILES OF THE MONTH

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Which faculty member has spent nearly 30 years at the UW and was the first doctoral student to graduate from the SoN?

http://www.son.washington.edu/about/FacultyProfileoftheMonthMay2009.asp

This staff member is a Seattle native with a knack for interior design.

http://www.son.washington.edu/about/StaffProfileoftheMonthMay2009.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 e-mail us at nscomm@u.washington.edu.

ADVANCEMENT UPDATE

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The family of Maryam Irene Rassoulian Stall, MN ’08, has established a memorial scholarship fund in her memory. Stall passed away April 11. She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from the UW and worked as a nurse at the UW. For more information, contact Chris Miller in the Advancement office: chrismil@u.washington.edu

HONORS & AWARDS

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BASIA BELZA, the Aljoya Endowed Professor in Aging, BNHS, was elected to fellowship in the American Academy of Nursing. This is an acknowledgement of Basia’s many contributions to nursing as well as interprofessional activities (education, service and research). She will be inducted in November at the academy meeting in Atlanta. 

One SoN faculty member and two alumni were honored at this year’s Western Institute of Nursing meeting in April. ELAINE THOMPSON, the Sandra and Peter Dyer Term Professor in Nursing, PCH, was awarded the Distinguished Research Lecturer Award. LORI LOAN, affiliate faculty in BNHS and PhD alumna, was awarded the Anna Shannon Mentorship award. And MICHAEL SCHLICHER, PhD alumnus, was awarded the Pat Perry Biological Research Award.

The Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) honored two SoN faculty members at this year’s biennial convention on April 30. Alongside the Professional Nursing and Health Care Council, WSNA selected BUTCH de CASTRO, asst. prof., PCH, to receive the 2009 Research Award, given in recognition of excellence in nursing research that addresses practice issues and his role as a tireless advocate for registered nurses and the profession. NANCY WOODS, dean emeritus and prof., FCN, was awarded an honorary membership award, celebrating her lifelong commitment and tireless work on behalf of registered nurses and the profession as well as for her distinguished service to WSNA and ANA.

2009 School of Nursing Excellence in Teaching Awards have been selected.  They are:

--JOSEPHINE ENSIGN, assoc. prof., PCH: the Rheba de Tornyay Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching award

--DIANE MAGYARY, prof., PCH: the Sandra Eyres Excellence in Graduate Teaching award

--BARBARA HANER, clinical faculty, BNHS, and ‘98 MN alumna: the Excellence in Clinical Teaching award

--BETTY BEKEMEIER, asst. prof., PCH: the Excellence in Promoting Diversity through Teaching award

SoN IN THE NEWS

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“Grateful patient becomes nurse educator”

Features MARLA SALMON, dean and NEIL FOLTZ, BS '98, MN, '04, UW Bothell

Seattle Times, May 10, 2009

http://blog.marketplace.nwsource.com/careercenter/grateful_patient_became_a_nurse_educator_--_and_many_more_like_him_are_needed.html?cmpid=2694

“Nursing Student First To Receive Schweitzer Fellowship”

Features CAREY MCCARTHY, doctoral student.

Nurse Week, May 4, 2009

http://include.nurse.com/article/20090504/NW02/105040020

UW Celebrates Nurses week with Recognition Banquet

Nurse Week, May 4, 2009

http://include.nurse.com/article/20090504/NW02/105040022

NEW GRANT AWARDS

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Name: David Lovell, res. assoc. prof., PCH

Title: Department of Correction Mental Health Consultation

Funder: Washington State, Department of Corrections

Abstract: https://www.son.washington.edu/research/Grants/ShowAbstract.asp?ProjectID=1440

Name: Susan Spieker, prof., FCN, and co-director of the CIMHD

Title: ICFI EHS Subcontract

Funder: ICF International

Abstract: https://www.son.washington.edu/research/Grants/ShowAbstract.asp?ProjectID=1455

Name: Fran Lewis, prof., FCN

Title: Psychoeducation for Spouses of Women with Breast Cancer

Funder: NIH

Abstract: https://www.son.washington.edu/research/grants/ShowAbstract.asp?ProjectID=1293

FACULTY

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BRENDA ZIERLER, assoc. dean for Technology Innovations in Education and Research (TIER), has been nominated to serve on an American Heart Association writing group on Venous Thromboembolic Disease. She also was invited to be the keynote speaker at the Champions for Youth luncheon (sponsored by the nonprofit Communities in Schools of Seattle) at their annual event April 30, celebrating education and the importance of helping students graduate. Brenda also was an invited participant at two recent events on lifelong learning and quality and safety education for nurses.

ACADEMIC SERVICES

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Congratulations to NAOMI TRUE, BSN student and $1000 Scholarship Award recipient, and LAURA MASON, AS Manager of Student Scholarships was the Guest Speaker at the Soroptimist of Sno-King Annual Women’s Opportunity Award event on April 16th. Naomi will also be eligible to receive a district award of $5,000 if she is selected.

Student Recruiting Events

May 7: Overlake Hospital CNE

May 14: Women’s Health Drug Therapy CNE

May 16: Latina Health Fair

May 19: Finding Common Ground Conference

May 21: Edmonds Transfer Fair

May 22: Adult/Geriatric Drug Therapy

School of Nursing Convocation

TICKETS WILL BE REQUIRED for the school’s June 12 convocation for the first time, mandated by Meany Theatre because the SoN exceeded the 1,200-seat capacity of the theater. Four tickets per graduate will be issued. Leftover tickets will be distributed after students have a chance to claim their tickets. Faculty and staff planning to attend the ceremony but not planning to participate in the Dean’s party should contact Erica Winberry, Academic Services, for tickets. Everyone entering the theater except for graduates and the Dean’s party will be required to hold a ticket. See http://www.son.washington.edu/students/graduation/ for more information.

PROGRAM AND CENTER NEWS

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The de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging Scholars’ Presentations and Reception will be held May 13 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at University House-Wallingford. Join us to hear about the projects these exceptional students have completed. For more information: www.agingcenter.org

CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION

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Nurses Complete Med-Surg Review Course in April

A record 250 Pacific Northwest nurses completed the annual three-month intensive med-surg review course, co-sponsored by UWCNE and UWMC in partnership with health care agencies throughout the region. Nurses at 15 agencies met for three hours for 14 weeks to hear lectures transmitted from T661 via the Internet. A nurse educator in Alaska wrote: “Please let everyone involved know what a wonderful opportunity they are offering nurses, especially those of us in remote locations. The staff learned a lot in an enjoyable format.” Upcoming online format: The course will be repeated in a 10-week online format this summer and fall for nurse educators and RNs who want a comprehensive, practice-based med-surg update to enhance their professional development and teaching.

MAY

May 14: Women's Health Drug Therapy

http://www.uwcne.org/secure/display3.asp?SKU=09118-C

May 18: Immediate Response: Essential Skills for Urgent Clinical Situations

http://www.uwcne.org/secure/display3.asp?SKU=09110-C

May 19: Finding Common Ground: Communicating Effectively with Diverse Patients and Coworkers

http://www.uwcne.org/secure/display3.asp?SKU=09119-C

May 22: Adult and Geriatric Drug Therapy

http://www.uwcne.org/secure/display3.asp?SKU=09120-C

For more information, please visit www.uwcne.org

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

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The 13th biennial NCAST-AVENUW Institute will be held Sept. 14-15 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bellevue. The title of the institute is Promoting Infant Mental Health: Intervention Focused on the Parent-Child Relationship. Speakers include Barbara Kalmanson, PhD, and Janet Dean, MSW. This is a conference for diverse practitioners to consider dyadic approaches to working with young children and their families. The cost is $315 if you register before July 24, and the institute is open to the public. NCAST-AVENUW is a self-sustaining program run by JEAN KELLY, prof., FCN, and co-director of the Center for Infant Mental Health and Development.

DID YOU KNOW…?

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May is….

National Cancer Research Month

http://www.aacr.org/home/public--media/science-policy--government-affairs/national-cancer-research-month.aspx

National Stroke Awareness Month

http://www.stroke.org/site/PageNavigator/HOME

National Bicycle Month

http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/

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