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 Two Faculty and Eight Alumae Inducted as FAANs |
Two School of Nursing faculty members, eight alumnae, and a former adjunct assistant professor were honored at the American Academy of Nursing's (AAN) annual meeting and conference recently held in Washington, D.C. Associate Professors
Elizabeth Galik, PhD '07, CRNP, FAANP (
left)
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Joseph E. Pellegrini, PhD, CRNA (
center)
, director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesia specialty, were inducted into AAN's 2016 class of fellows, along with eight alumna.
Ann Wolbert Burgess, DNSc, MS '59, RNCS, FAAN (
right), professor, Boston College William F. Connell School of Nursing, was designated a Living Legend, an AAN Fellow of at least 15 years who has demonstrated extraordinary, sustained contributions to nursing and to health care.
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McElroy and Piscotty Receive New Nurse Faculty Grants
Two School of Nursing faculty members have received New Nurse Faculty Fellowship Awards, grants funded through the Nurse Support Program II (NSP II), for FY '17-'19. Assistant Professors Kathleen McElroy, PhD '16, MS '10, BSN '97, and Ronald Piscotty, PhD, RN-BC, both received $30,000 awards. Funds can be used to supplement a fellow's salary, to pay for graduate education expenses, and to cover professional development and associated dues. NSP II is a statewide initiative designed to address the nurse shortage in Maryland by increasing the number of nurses prepared to serve as nursing faculty. Read more.
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Former Nursing Professor Ozbolt Appointed Professor Emerita at UMB
Judy G. Ozbolt, PhD, RN, FAAN, has been appointed professor emerita by University of Maryland, Baltimore President Jay A. Perman, MD. Ozbolt served as professor and specialty director of nursing informatics at the School of Nursing beginning in 2006 and retired in 2010. An emeritus faculty member is a retired professor who has demonstrated an exemplary record of service to the School and to the profession. Read more.
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School Seeking Adjunct Professors and Preceptors
UMSON is seeking adjunct faculty members and preceptors. The School hires adjunct faculty members to provide clinical instruction to entry-level students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and the Clinical Nurse Leader master's option. UMSON is also seeking skilled, experienced preceptors to work with students as they complete their clinical requirements. Learn more.
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School of Nursing Giving Opportunity - Payroll Deduction
Are you interested in making a donation to the School of Nursing? As an employee, you have the option of contributing via payroll deduction. Making your gift is easy. During each pay period, your chosen tax deductible amount will be deducted and allocated to the area you designate, such as "scholarships" or "the School's greatest need." Your gift of any size is deeply appreciated. Questions?
Email Lorrie Voytek.
Thank you for all you do for the School!
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Welcome New Faculty and Staff
Katherine Holmes will join the School of Nursing as a statistician, effective Monday, Nov. 14. She most recently served as a research specialist for the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Holmes earned a master's degree in public health from the School of Medicine and is currently working on a master's in professional studies in applied economics from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Peter Noll will join the School of Nursing as a program management specialist, effective Monday, Nov. 14. He most recently served as an office clerk II for UMB. He earned his bachelor's degree in English from Penn State University.
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EVENTS
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UMSON Fall Career Fair
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
UMSON Lobby
The School of Nursing invites you to attend the fall career fair.
Email Dardanelles Estes for more information.
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Pi Chapter Fall Induction, Baltimore
Monday, Nov. 14
5:30-7 p.m.
UMSON, Room 130
Ceremony for students and nurse leaders being inducted into UMSON's Pi chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. All faculty are welcome to attend.
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Stanley Appointed AACN's Chief Academic Officer
Joan Stanley, PhD, MS '78, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, one of the School's inaugural Visionary Pioneers, was recently appointed chief academic officer at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Stanley has extensively worked to shape nursing education programs for the past 25 years at AACN. Read more.
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Trent-Adams Presented AACN Lois Capps Policy Luminary Award
Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams, PhD, MS '99, RN, FAAN, was presented with the 2016 AACN Lois Capps Policy Luminary Award at its semiannual fall meeting in Washington, D.C. She was recognized for her leadership in improving health care delivery in the public health sector.
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Sharps Honored with Friends of NINR President's Award
Phyllis Sharps, PhD '88, MS, BSN '70, RN, FAAN, one of the School's inaugural Visionary Pioneers, received the President's Award at the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research Nightingala on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Sharps was honored for her work as a leading nurse scientist in maternal and child health nursing and for her dedication to developing a greater understanding of the effects of intimate partner violence on the physical and emotional health of pregnant women, infants, and children.
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CPH Master's Specialty 50th Anniversary Celebration
The Community/Public Health Nursing Master's Specialty's 50th Anniversary celebration was held Sept. 16-17. To build on the momentum of this milestone event, a
webpage has been created with links to the photos and videos from the celebration, a forum for sharing professional experiences and accomplishments, and information about how to
donate to the Claudia Smith Scholarship.
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DNP Program Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The 10th Anniversary of the School of Nursing's No. 5-ranked Doctor of Nursing Practice program was held Thursday, Oct. 6. More than 40 alumni attended and enjoyed networking with their classmates. Dean Emeritus Janet D. Allan, PhD, RN, FAAN, was recognized for her vision and leadership in creating the DNP program at UMSON in 2006. David Campbell-O'Dell, DNP, FNP-BC, president, Doctors of Nursing Practice., spoke about future trends. Ruth Lee, DNP '10, RN, encouraged alumni to contribute to the DNP Endowed Scholarship.
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UMSON Alumni Serve on Speaker Panel
Four alumni speaker programs were held this fall:
- Monday, Sept. 26, Staff Nurses, Baltimore
- Monday, Oct. 3, Staff Nurses, USG
- Monday, Oct. 24, Nurse Managers and Recruiters, Baltimore
- Monday, Oct. 31, Nurse Managers and Recruiters, USG
We are grateful to all of our alumni who served as panelists and shared their experiences and wisdom to benefit currently enrolled BSN and MS/CNL students. View the panels.
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Baltimore Area Alumni Gather at Canton Dockside
Baltimore area alumni enjoyed a networking event
, Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Canton Dockside. Dean Jane M. Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN, gave an informative update on the School of Nursing, and several alumni gathered for mini-reunion dinners after the event.
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Parker Presents Paper at University in China
Barbara Parker, PhD '86, MS '76 RN, FAAN (
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one of the School of Nursing's inaugural Visionary Pioneers, presented a paper, "Promoting an atmosphere to support nursing research," Sept. 24 at Dalian University in Manchuria, China. Parker was also featured in the University of Virginia's fall issue of Nursing Legacy magazine (Page 9) in recognition of the important work she pioneered more than two decades ago in the field of intimate partner violence.
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Hamric and Ulrich Editors of Hastings Center Special Report
Ann Hamric, PhD '96, and Connie Ulrich, PhD '01, co-chairs, American Academy of Nursing's Bioethics Expert Panel, served as editors of the Hastings Center special report Nurses at the Table: Nursing, Ethics, and Health Policy. It is the first report of its kind, as it sheds light on the critical role nurses play in addressing some of the complex ethics and health policy challenges faced by health care professionals every day.
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UMSON Spirit Merchandise Available Online
UMSON spirit merchandise is available online. Some items available for purchase include note cards with historical UMSON images, a plush crab in UMSON's school colors, and a spacious tote bag. The UMSON license plate frame will show your pride no matter where you travel in your car! For more information, email Lorrie Voytek, or call 410-706-7640.
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Career Resources for Alumni
UMSON students and alumni can access professional career services through the Student Success Center. Services include a job board, resume and cover letter writing workshops, interviewing skills workshops, mock interviews, and online resources.
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Docents Needed for Living History Museum
The UMSON Living History Museum is seeking alumni volunteers to serve as docents. The museum is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday during the academic semesters. Docents are also needed for occasional special events, such as school tours and open houses for new and prospective students. Scheduling is flexible. If you would like to volunteer, contact Cynthia Sikorski at alumni@son.umaryland.edu or 410-706-0674. Learn more about the museum.
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Linda L. Costa, PhD, BSN '76, RN,
assistant professor, and Marianne Weiss DNSc, RN, professor, Marquette University, presented Making your research more robust with implementation science at the American Nurses Credentialing Center's annual research symposium last month.
Anne Baldridge Giampietro, BSN '13, collaborated with colleagues from the National Institutes of Health on the research project
Distinct roles of transcription factors KLF4, Krox20 and PPARγ in adipogenesis
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Kristy Novak, assistant director, graduate clinical placements, and
Jeff Richmond, assistant director, registration and clinical placements, had their presentation,
Beyond the surface level: Exploring a multidisciplinary approach to maximizing productive connections and partnerships, accepted for the Middle States Association of Collegiate Registrars and Officers Admission Conference.
Kristen Rawlett, PhD '14, FNP-BC, assistant professor, who serves as research interest group co-chair for Community and Public Health/Health Promotion, for the Southern Nursing Research Society, was mentioned in the journal, Research in Nursing and Health. Read more.
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Dr. Donald Stewart, Longtime Baltimore Internist, Dies
Esther McCready, DIN '53, was mentioned in the article, "Dr. Donald Stewart, Longtime Baltimore Internist, Dies," in the
Baltimore Sun
. Oct. 21.
The Science Of Yoga: Breathing While Stretching Into Poses Relieves Stress And Benefits The Body
The School of Nursing was mentioned in the article, "The Science Of Yoga: Breathing While Stretching Into Poses Relieves Stress And Benefits The Body," in
Medical Daily. Oct. 10.
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