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medical care home in the state, the Children and Family Healthcare Center. This CON managed center, located at 2638 Two Notch Road in Columbia, provides quality, safe and efficient primary care to approximately 2,500 patients annually. The center is equipped with an electronic medical record, and has several managed care contracts, including a new Refugee Resettlement contract. Secondly, the CON is leading the way in training new advanced practice nurses for our future workforce. We currently have 215 students enrolled in our Master’s NP and Doctor of Nurse Practice (DNP) programs. Being the 4th DNP program established in the nation over a decade ago, there are now a critical mass of USC alumni who are shaping health in primary care, urgent care, and health policy settings in South Carolina and beyond. Third, the CON has outstanding research faculty who are testing new innovative models to facilitate primary care utiliza-tion among those who have not typically sought preventive care. We have opportunities to test innovations in care coordination and management from acute to primary care and home settings, and are prepared to lead new models of care delivery. Finally, the CON is addressing health care policy based on the 2010 Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) report, which calls for nurses to practice to the full extent of their education and training. The CON’s Center for Nursing Leadership, in partnership with the South Carolina Hospital Association, is leading a state-wide task force to address these and other IOM recommendations. Our faculty are providing testimonies and working with state legislators to address the limited scope of NP practice. As South Carolina nurses, we still have a lot of work to do. In the months ahead, there will be ample opportunities to step up, lead innovations in care delivery, test new models, and to work with policy makers to ensure our citizens have access to quality health care and improved health outcomes. We must keep pushing forward, and together, we can make a difference for all of our South Carolina citizens.
Jeannette O. Andrews PhD, RN, FNP, FAANDean & [email protected]
Health Reform: South Carolina Nurses Can Make a Difference
With the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, the health care system has been in a state of transition with demands to increase medical care coverage, improve care coordination and patient transitions across the care delivery continuum. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services’ website, an additional 800,000 South Carolinians will be eligible for access to new insurance coverage and/or preventive service coverage and annual wellness visits. For nurses in South Carolina, there are opportunities to expand current nursing roles, create new roles, and lead in-novations in shaping the future health care delivery systems. The University of South Carolina’s College of Nursing (CON) is leading trans-formations in several ways. First, we have the only nurse practitioner (NP) managed
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March 2013News and Views from the University of South Carolina COLLEGE OF NURSING
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Students’ Corner...............2-3
Alumni & Development....4-5
Faculty & Staff Notes........6
MAP Conference...............7
Practice Update................8
Upcoming Events.............8
On February 19th, USCL BSN students helped celebrate Piedmont Medical Center’s 30th birthday. Piedmont Medical Center has been a partner with the College of Nursing since 2007, allowing BSN students to complete clinical assignments in their facility.
Lancaster Campus Update
Students can elect to go part time or full time. Curriculum is based on leadership, health policy, advanced practice, and evidence based best outcomes. For more information, contact Dr. Stephanie Burgess, PhD, APRN, BC, Program Director at 803-777-2219. In our next issue, we will be highlighting one of our DNP students who is interning at the Cleveland Clinic.
USC College of Nursing DNP ProgramThe College of Nursing is leading the way in the Doctor-ate of Nursing Practice (DNP) Path to Success. This is the Clinical Doctorate for Post Baccalaureate, MSN, and Post Masters Nursing Graduates. Recognized as one of the first four programs in the Country, our DNP graduates are mak-ing a difference in leadership, clinical outcomes, and health policy. Highlights of the USC DNP Program and the Col-lege of Nursing:
o One of the First Four Nationally Recognized DNP Programs in the Country o Certification Pass Rate 100% for Advanced Practice: FNP and ACNP o First Recognized NP Medical Home Practice in SC o Fully Implemented Practice Plan o No GRE Requirement for Admission to the DNP o Health Policy Internships for All DNP Students o All Didactic Classes Online o Collaborate with Faculty Mentor for the DNP Evidence Based Project o Opportunities for Grant Development
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USC Lancaster’s Honors Day invites area high school junior and senior honor students to campus to show-case faculty, facilities, and scholarship for recruiting and awarding scholarships. This year marked the 35th annual event, held on February 22nd, where over 355 students and counselors attended representing 13 area high schools. Approximately $13,000 in scholarships were awarded this year. BSN faculty and students participated by perform-ing blood pressure checks, height/weight/ BMI checks, displayed nursing equipment and classrooms, and an-swered questions about the BSN program.
What made you decide to come to the USC College of Nursing?During my tour of the college, the faculty, staff, and students were very welcoming, and the environment was not intimi-dating like most. When they reviewed the course structure and academic requirements, it was obvious they were serious about their investment in me and would challenge me to my highest capabilities. At that moment, I knew this program would help me grow into the nurse I want to become.
What is your fondest memory of your time so far in the nursing program?My fondest memory is being asked to speak at the 2012 Commitment to Caring Ceremony held at the college. I was honored to represent the junior class and speak on my journey in nursing school thus far.
What is your proudest accomplishment at USC so far?My proudest accomplishment at USC is my involvement with the Student Nurses Association at both the school and state level. Through this organization, I have built relation-ships with distinguished professors, nursing professionals, and fellow nursing students at USC (and across the state!) that continue to help me grow as a person and future RN.
What is most challenging as a nursing student?Time management has definitely been the most challenging part of nursing school for me. It’s safe to say that my planner is my best friend!
What is/was your favorite class?Pathophysiology has been my favorite class so far in the pro-gram. I love being confident enough in my knowledge on the s/sx of certain diseases to make connections to interventions taught in Foundations and Med/Surg I.
What would be your dream job and/or what do you hope to do after graduation?After graduation, I hope to be hired onto a critical care unit where I can gain experience and later apply for the CRNA or DNP graduate programs at USC.
STUDENT Q&A
Lauren Bailey, Class of 2014
Chi Eta Phi News
Congratulations to Katherine Hyman, winner of the 2013 Palmetto Gold Student Scholarship. Way to go Katherine!
On March 2nd, Chi Eta Phi participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters’ sig-nature fundraising and awareness program. The raised funds support mentoring in the Columbia area.
Palmetto Gold
Initiatives. Prior to joining the College of Nursing staff, Monica was on the leadership team of the University of South Carolina Athletics Department for four years before being named their Director of Development, which she served as for two years.
Monica spent twenty years in Charleston serving in various roles at her Alma Mater, the College of Charleston. She was the Executive Director of the Cougar Club in the Athletics De-partment. She also served as their Director of Development. She graduated from the College of Charleston with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Business Admin-istration.
graduate of Leadership Charleston Class of 2002. She is a member of New Spring Church and serves as a Small Group Leader/Member. Pawmetto Lifeline Organization and Lake Murray Elementary School are two of her current favorite vol-unteer activities.
The College of Nursing is excited to have Monica as our Direc-tor of Development. Monica says, “It is a natural fit for me because my mother was a nurse, who is now retired, and served in leadership roles during her career in Kershaw County. She instilled in me the respect and integrity of the nursing profes-sion.”
Alumni Advocate for Carolina, Higher EducationOn Wednesday, February 6, 2013, nearly 300 students, alumni and supporters of the University of South Carolina converged at the State House in Columbia for the 10th an-nual Carolina Day at the State House to speak one on one with state legislators regarding legislative priorities affect-ing the university. The event is sponsored by My Carolina Alumni Association’s Carolina Action Network. Click here to read more and see photos from the event.
VITAL SIGNS....An Update from Alumni and Development
Meet Monica CromerDirector of Development
Monica Cromer joined the USC College of Nursing as the Director of Development in April 2012. Monica has a very busy position coordinat-ing a comprehensive develop-ment program. This includes major gifts, Alumni and Do-nor Relations, guiding and di-recting the Partnership Board and collaborating with Cen-tral Development and Uni-versity Directors of Develop-ment on Capital Campaign
Ruth Seigler (BSN ‘64, MN ‘80) greets President Pastides and Jack Claypool, Executive Director of the My Carolina Alumni Association, at Carolina Day at the Statehouse.
Do you know an outstanding CON Alumnus? 2013 NOMINATION
FORMS can be found here. The deadline for applications is
May 30, 2013.
Monica is married to Burke, a USC alum and former Game-cock baseball player; they have 2 children, son JD (11) and daughter Julia (8) and two dogs, Marti and Tomi. She is filled with joy and awe about her role as wife, mother and pet lover. Active in her com-munity, she is a distinguished
Partnership Board Members, Greta Green (BSN ‘87), Carol Truslow (BSN ‘71, MN ‘74), and Toriah Caldwell (MN ‘89), greeted students at the March 2nd Upper Student Division Orientation. Students received notes of congratulations, water and treats to enjoy.
All Gifts and Pledges to support Nursing can be sent to:
USC College of Nursing1600 Hampton Street, Suite 736
Columbia, SC 29208Gift Processing
Checks Made Payable to the USC Educational Foundation or at our website
http://giving.sc.edu/
To learn how you can make a difference at USC College of Nursing contact
the Development Office at 803-777-3468.
ALUMNI PROFILEMary Snelling
This month’s featured Alumna is Mary Snelling. She holds a BSN (‘76) and MS in Health Education (‘79) both from USC.
Mary is married to Ron Albertelli and has two step-daughters and three grand-sons. Both of her parents passed away in 2012 and her mother graduated from USC when she was 70. Her brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew are all USC alumni.
Her hobbies include reading, playing softball and bike riding. Most of her free time is spent owning and managing (with her husband) Sir Big Spur, the USC live mascot.
“My student years at USC prepared me to have a successful career in Nursing. My affiliation with USC gives me great pride as I interact with other universities across the SEC and the nation,” said Snelling.
She retired in April 2011 after 31.5 years at the VA. At the VA she was involved with the development of the use of Nurse Practitioners. She says the acceptance of NPs by the physician and administrative staffs required commitment and hard work but were rewarding and improved patient care. In her last 5 years she was able to design, open and manage a VA outpatient clinic in her hometown of Aiken, SC. This clinic was one of a few nationwide managed by a nurse.
Dean Jeannette Andrews stated, “ When I first met Mary many years ago at the VA hospital in Augusta, Georgia, two things stood out to me. First, it was well known that she was an outstanding nurse and visionary leader. Secondly, she was a USC College of Nursing alumni and Gamecock fan. Now, after knowing Mary for over 20 years, these two things continue to stand out for me. She is one of the very best!”
Click here to read Mary and Sir Big Sir’s feature in Lexington Women’s Magazine.
Faculty and Staff Awards and Recognitions
Faculty PublicationsTavakoli, A, Culley, JM, Craig, J. & Svendsen, ER. Using SAS to create code for current triage systems during chemical incidents. Submitted to SAS Global 2013 Conferences, San Francisco April 2013. (Accepted for publication in the conference proceedings).
Tingen MS, Andrews JO, Heath J, Turnmire A, Waller J, Treiber F. (2013). Comparison of Enrollment Rates of African American Families into a School-Based Tobacco Prevention Trial Using Two Recruitment Strategies in Urban and Rural Settings. American Journal of Health Promotion 27[4]: 91-100.
Faculty Presentations
Culley, JM, Svendsen, ER, Craig, J, Tavakoli, A. (2013). Ef-fectiveness of Triage During a Chemical Incident. Improving Health through Evidence-Based Practice & Policy Joint Sci-entific Retreat on Implementation Science. Columbia, SC, March 1. (Poster presentation).
Tavakoli, A. & Heiney, S. (2013). Examining Mediator and Indirect Effects of Loneliness in Social Support on Social Well-Being Using the Baron and Kenny Method and a Bootstrap-ping Method. SAS® Global Forum 2013 Conference, San Francisco, April 28-May 1. (Paper presentation).
Craig Smith was the podium speaker at the 4th Annual Con-ference You Bought the Manikin, Now What? His presentation was “Sim One, See One, Do One, Teach One: Incorporating Simulation into Healthcare.”
Palmetto Gold Winners
Congratulations to our 2012 Staff of the Year Award Winner, Gail Vereen.
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Pi Lambda Chapter honored Julia Ball, RN, PhD with the Thayer Excellence in Published Writing Award.
CON Ph.D. Program Coordinator, Helen Mulhern Halasz, to be honored as the College of Education’s 2013 Distinguished Graduate Scholar.
Click here to read more
Courtney Catledge, DNP, MPH, APRN,
FNP-BC
Laura Hein, PhD, RN, APRN
A graduate is distinguished
The 2013 Mary Ann Parsons Lectureship
“Improving Health Outcomes for South Carolinians” Dr. Jeannette Andrews, New College of Nursing Dean
Keynote Speaker
8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Induction Ceremony for New Alpha Xi Members 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
USC College of Nursing Auditorium Room 231
SATURDAYMarch
23
Alpha Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau AND The Center for Nursing Leadership
present
The Center for Nursing Leadership is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
4.0 Contact Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of this program.
Members- Sigma Theta Tau - $35Non-members - $45
CON Students - FREE
(for the 1st 50 students to register)
Click here to Register online or visit www.sc.edu/nursing for more information.
For questions please contact Elizabeth White-Hurst at [email protected] or 803-777-3039.
Deadline for Conference Registration: Extended to March 19, 2013
What is up in Practice and Politics?Stephanie Burgess, PhD, APRN, BC, FAANP
House bill 3372, which will give NPs the legal authority to sign for Handicapped Placards, was voted out of Education and Pub-lic Works subcommittee favor-ably March 6, 2013. APRNs across the state called their House Members and some APRNs gave testimony to the subcommittee in support of ARPNs having the capability to sign for these plac-ards. One Legislator said he sees that NPs and ARPNs do a great
UPCOMING EVENTSMarch 10th – 17th
Spring break – no classes
March 15thScholarship Applications Due
March 18th
Deadline to submit virtual pictures to be used in the May 2013 Convocation slide show
Contact: Gloria Fowler - [email protected]
March 22ndSC SAS Users Group Spring Meeting
Contact: Abbas Tavakoli - [email protected]
March 23rdMary Ann Parsons Lectureship &
Alpha Xi Induction Ceremony
March 23rd Midlands Heart Walk
Contact: De Onna Greenwood - [email protected]
March 25th – 27th ATI NCLEX Review
Contact: Gloria Fowler - [email protected]
April 3rd-7thSNA National Convention, Charolette, NC
SNA Website and Facebook Page
April 6th Palmetto Gold Gala and Reception
April 15thRecognition Luncheon
Contact: Monica Cromer - [email protected]
April 18th Awards Day
April 20th Clinical Practice Conference
Contact: Kate Chappell - [email protected]
April 24thLamp Lighting Ceremony (Lancaster Campus)
Contact: Amber Williams - [email protected]
April 29thLast day of classes
April 29th Senior Student Recognition with Dean Andrews Contact: Gloria Fowler - [email protected]
April 29th, 30th, & May 1stATI NCLEX Review Course
Contact: Gloria Fowler - [email protected]
April 30thReading Day
job! The full committee heard the bill March 7, 2013 and, it was voted out favorably. It will go to the Full House the week of March 11 for second and third readings.
In the meantime, APRNs are meeting and collaborating to-gether on the message to increase access and to remove barri-ers to practice. They have formed a group to address access to care, barriers to care, and to ensure patients have access to the quality, licensed health care professionals of their choice. The name of the group is the Coalition for Access to Health Care. On February 15, 2013 Judith M. Zink, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, PNP-BC, of Simpsonville, was elected Chair. Rhonda Parker, MSN, APRN, NP-C, of Charleston, was elected Vice Chair. Dr. Sheryl Montgomery, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC, of Columbia, is Treasurer. Find the Coalition on Facebook. The Coalition will host its first Lobby Day on April 18, 2013 at the South Carolina Statehouse.
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