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The Flame 2011-12 Issue, Amy Irving

The Flame

The Flame is the annual magazine for Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing

School Of Nursing Newsletter July 2012, Southern Adventist University School Of Nursing

School of Nursing Newsletter

The July 2012 issue of the newsletter features articles on the acquirement of new manikins, mission service in Haiti, graduate programs, the visit of Japanese nursing students, and a welcome to Callie McArthur as the new Simulation Coordinator.

Commencement Program 2012, Loma Linda University

Commencement Programs

CONTENTS

1 | Message from the President

3 | 2012 Events of Commencement

5 | The Academic Procession

7 | Significance of Academic Regalia

9 The Good Samaritan

10 | University History Highlights

12 | Loma Linda University Song - "Healing Love"

13 | The Speakers

24 | The University Honorees

36 | The School Honorees

54 | The Program

• School of Medicine, 55
• School of Pharmacy, 72
• School of Dentistry, 79
• School of Science and Technology/School of Behavioral Health and School of Religion, 97
• School of Nursing, 109
• School of Allied Health Professions - Physical Therapy, 117
• School of …

Loma Linda Nurse - Vol. 20, No. 01, Loma Linda University School Of Nursing

Loma Linda Nurse

Contents

2 | From the dean: Marilyn Herrmann shares her thoughts

Features

4 | 1,440 Minutes—Why be ordinary?

6 | Pajamas lead to women’s refuge center

8 | Catching up with alumna Lida Lucas

20 | Dr. Julia Pearce: Reaching out

News

9 | School of Nursing professor and Medical Center selected for study

Development

10 | School adds new development officer

11 | Giving beyond the checkbook

Alumni homecoming

12 | KJN Society Brunch honors friends

13 | LLUSN celebrates alumni and friends with homecoming weekend

14 | Honored classes celebrate during alumni homecoming

15 | A note from …

Annual Report, 2011-2012, Mennonite College Of Nursing

Annual Report

The Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University creates a dynamic community of learning to develop exceptionally well-prepared nurses who will lead to improve health outcomes locally and globally. We promote excellence in teaching, research, service, and practice with a focus on the vulnerable and underserved. We are committed to being purposeful, open, just, caring, disciplined, and celebrative.

Advancing Employee Engagement Through The Development And Responsible Use Of An Internal Social Media Wiki, Marci Timlin

Nursing Posters

The purpose of this Evidence-based practice project is to increase employee engagement on the Surgical Care Unit through the use of social media. The fundamental reason for the project is to increase cohesion among employees by increasing communication, team building, and personal relationships.

Evidence Facilitating Culture Change: Should Everyone Have Routine Supplemental Oxygen?, Tamara Miller

Nursing Posters

To evaluate the use of routinely administered supplemental oxygen in postoperative total joint replacement patients compared to like patients who had not had supplemental oxygen applied routinely as measured by SpO2.

Expanding The Concept Of Presence During Radiation Therapy Treatment, Carol Thelen

Nursing Posters

Background: Radiation Oncology is an invasive invisible process often given during a time that both patients and their families feel considerable burden. The acute phase of treatment after diagnosis is a time of uncertainty, fear and anxiety. The psychological impacts of this fear and anxiety reduce patient's ability to take in all of the information they are given. Families are often active participants in supporting patients as a second set of eyes and ears. There are no national or organizational guidelines on family presence during radiation treatment. Coborn Cancer Center's practice is not consistent but generally included family waiting in …

Wiki's And Ebp: Linking Academia And Practice, Susan Schleper, Joyce Simones, Rachelle Larsen, Judy Gilsdorf-Gracie

Nursing Posters

To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using a Wiki to develop an evidence-based practice research project.

Distress Screening, Jolene Dickerman

Nursing Posters

The purpose of this project is to implement an evidence-based distress screening tool and referral process to support patients diagnosed with cancer. Evaluations of success will include comparison of patient satisfaction and distress level changes over time.

Reduction Of Erosion Risk In Adult Patients With Implanted Ports, Mary K. Weis, Jennifer Burris, Joannie Nei, Hoang D. Nguyen, Bob Miller, Mary Super, Brenda Swendra-Henry, Roxanne Wilson

Nursing Posters

To reduce the percent of port erosion per year to at or below the number reported in the literature.

The Use Of Simulation In Staff Preparation For A New Environment Of Care, Centracare Health

Nursing Posters

Overview: The use of experiential learning in the form of simulation enabled our staff to prepare to coordinate and deliver care during a department move and within the new environment.

The Task: Planning and execution of simulation as a staff training modality for a complete patient department move into a newly constructed environment of care encompassing training of new technology systems including call light and infant security systems, new equipment, and expanded physical space from

Kiersten Albrecht's Eportfolio, Kiersten Albrecht

ePortfolio Showcase

My e-Portfolio best displays my academic and professional achievements that creatively shape my passion for nursing.

The Effects Of Stress-Reducing Interventions On Perceived Test Anxiety And Achievement Of Nursing Students, Julie Mcdaniel

Summer Community of Scholars Posters (RCEU and HCR Combined Programs)

No abstract provided.

Spirit And Practice Excellence, Maine Medical Center

Annual Reports

Biennial Report on Nursing, 2011-2012