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Transcript of Nursing Matters April 2016
www.nursingmattersonline.com
April 2016 • Volume 27, Number 3
NursingmattersINSIDE:
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Rachel F. Schiffman, PhD, RN, FAAN and Sally P. Lundeen, PhD, RN, FAAN
College of Nursing faculty at the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are engaged
in research to improve the health of popu-
lations locally, nationally and globally. The
scientific efforts are focused in the areas of
self-management, geriatric health, global
health equity and community-engaged
health research. In addition, informatics
and health technology are a cross-cutting
facet. Faculty and students with interests in
those areas of science participate in regular
group meetings that promote scholarly
dialogue, mentoring of junior faculty and
students, and collaboration with interdis-
ciplinary colleagues across UW-Milwaukee
and in the community.
Self-Management Science CenterIndividuals and families use knowledge
and beliefs, self-regulation skills and
abilities, and social facilitation to achieve
health-related outcomes. Individuals and
families stay healthier longer when they
have tools to manage their own health,
say College of Nursing researchers at the
forefront of the multi-methodological
center for the study of individual and fam-
ily self-management. Quality of life can
go up and health care costs can go down.
The center is one of five centers nationally
funded by the National Institute of Nurs-
ing Research; it partners with community
resources to advance cutting-edge science.
Geriatric health care researchCollege of Nursing faculty provide
research, theory, teaching and practices
in geriatric health care – a field that’s
rapidly expanding its relevance, impact
and employment opportunities as Baby
Boomers age and life expectancies increase
worldwide. The scientists in this area spe-
cialize in research with frail and vulnerable
older adults – particularly those with
dementia and in long-term care – and with
community-dwelling older adults, in order
to maintain health. The Jewish Home and
Health Care Foundation has supported the
establishment of a research professorship in
aging to enhance research in this area.
Global HealthThrough the College of Nursing and
the Center for Global Health Equity,
research efforts are focused on HIV/
AIDS prevention; maternal, reproductive
and child health; gender-based violence
and women’s empowerment. College
scientists examine and address social,
economic and political determinants
of health on a global level, with a major
focus on East Africa, Southern Africa, and
Southeast Asia.
Community-Engaged Health ResearchThrough Community-Engaged Health
Research projects, College of Nursing
Research areas aim at improved health
CONTRIBUTED
Beverly Zabler and a research assistant talk with a client about their research project.
continued on page 4
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EDITORIAL BOARD
Vivien DeBack, RN, Ph.D., Emeritus
Nurse Consultant
Empowering Change, Greenfield, WI
Bonnie Allbaugh, RN, MSN
Madison, WI
Cathy Andrews, Ph.D., RN
Associate Professor (Retired)
Edgewood College, Madison, WI
Kristin Baird, RN, BSN, MSH
President
Baird Consulting, Inc., Fort Atkinson, WI
Joyce Berning, BSN
Mineral Point, WI
Mary Greeneway, BSN, RN-BC
Clinical Education Coordinator
Aurora Medical Center, Manitowoc County
Mary LaBelle, RN
Staff Nurse
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
Cynthia Wheeler
Retired NURSINGmatters Advertising Executive,
Madison, WI
Deanna Blanchard, MSN
Nursing Education Specialist at UW Health
Oregon, WI
Claire Meisenheimer, RN, Ph.D.
Professor, UW-Oshkosh College of Nursing
Oshkosh, WI
Steve Ohly, ANP
Community Health Program Manager
St. Lukes Madison Street Outreach Clinic
Milwaukee, WI
Joyce Smith, RN, CFNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Marshfield Clinic, Riverview Center
Eau Claire, WI
Karen Witt, RN, MSN
Associate Professor
UW-Eau Claire School of Nursing, Eau Claire, WI
© 2015 Capital Newspapers
Kaye LillesandNursing Matters Editor
As nurses our
education and
learning never stop.
We often need to
learn how to be an
effective contributor
within different
communities and
systems. This was
abundantly clear to me recently when I
was discussing the Flint, Michigan, water
situation with a couple of nurses.
The first nurse is on her county health
board. As she spoke about her work in
securing and preserving a healthy environ-
ment for the community, I thought about
how much she needed to learn about things
like air quality, water quality and all the
other things in the environment that affect
our health. Plus she needed to learn how
the political system works so she could be
effective within it. When I watched a town
hall meeting about the Flint water situation,
someone asked why school nurses had not
noticed anything. The superintendent of
schools stated they only had one nurse for
all the schools in Flint. Within two weeks
another 28 school-nurse positions had been
funded. Think about how having 28 more
nurses in the schools might have changed
the outcome for many people.
The second nurse then said, “That’s
because nurses see things through differ-
ent eyes.”
Those eyes and our brains are always
making connections about causes, effects
and the results on our health. In nursing
school we are taught to make connections
between the body, mind and spirit to
assess how that affects our health. And
we learn how to assess the environmental,
social, physical, financial, relationship,
etc., effects on our health. What we need
to learn more about is how to communi-
cate the value of those connections to the
public. If the powers that be had under-
stood that value, maybe there would have
been more school nurses in Flint. Think of
the lives and dollars that would have been
saved with earlier intervention.
How many “Flints” are brewing in
Wisconsin? How many nurses are seeing
things through different eyes? How much
does the public understand and value our
ability to make these connections? What
can WE do about it?
Brenda Zarth, RN BSN
We all have a
need to be loved
and wanted. As a
nurse, I’m on the
front line talking
to my patients. I
know many physical
ailments stem from
emotional and psy-
chological stress. How much can I do to
help relieve their stress? As I am listening
to their symptoms and entering data, I
am also looking for clues regarding how
well they are coping and who they have
for support.
Often they are sick because they are
working three jobs and don’t have time
to eat healthy or rest enough. They don’t
have time for quality relationships to
provide support. They don’t have time to
come in to the doctor to be evaluated; they
are frustrated and angry. The big question
should be, “Why are you working three
jobs?” I admit I am often not willing to
ask that question because it can become
too involved; they are so overwhelmed
and angry already. I’d like to refer this
individual to patient services to evaluate
why they need three jobs. Maybe there are
programs available to help them decrease
their debt and improve their quality of life
so they might not become sick so often.
I just went through some orientation
on when to call patient services to get
additional support or counseling for our
patients. The answer is, anytime someone
How many Flints in Wisconsin?
Kaye Lillesand
How important are relationships?
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Employees from Sysco Foods in Baraboo volunteer to help with the Habitat for Humanity of Sauk-Columbia Area home-construction project underway in Lake Delton. Here, Lisa Veitch, Pat Steinhorst and Jim Cabaj finish siding work on the first wall of the home.
Brenda Zarth
WHAT IF ...
continued on page 3
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Bruce Koch of Prairie du Sac, deconstruction coordinator for Habitat for Humanity of the Sauk-Columbia County Area, uses a reciprocating saw to cut the nails holding a door in place as Reedsburg resident Tom Meisenburg holds it steady. The men were part of a team of volunteers from Habitat for Humanity salvaging usable building materials from the clubhouse of the Reedsburg Country Club, which was scheduled for demolition.
PETER REBHAHN, TIMES-PRESS
What if ...continued from page 2
has questions or is having difficulty cop-
ing with finances, relationships, children,
work or school – or anytime they need to
talk or find resources. There are resources
out there that can provide support. Any-
one can dial 211 – also called First Call for
Help – anywhere in the United States to
ask for information on resources in their
area. The University of Wisconsin system
has “U Connect,” which is also an excel-
lent resource.
As I listen, I think about what I can say
to help my patients understand that they
are loved, valuable and needed. I want
them to feel better; I want to give them
hope. I want them to know I care. I don’t
have a canned phrase for my patients, but
I hope that if my mind is in the right place
my words will follow. I want them to be
relieved of this immediate need, and then
I hope they will have the energy, ambition
and motivation to improve their lives. I
hope they will call me when they are ready
for additional help or information.
Sometimes they aren’t so desperate
and as I listen I can pick up on strengths
and weaknesses. I can reinforce their
strengths, give them information on
resources, and try to give them hope
that they will deal with the challenge
and will be stronger. I often recommend
chicken noodle soup or other comfort
foods, to eat something healthy and rest.
Learn about resources tomorrow. I often
receive notes of positive feedback when I
hit it right.
I think about the importance of rela-
tionships for emotional support and
growth. When my son was in graduate
school he mentioned that he wanted to
surround himself with people who had
the talents and skills that he wanted to
learn. He understood the importance of
surrounding himself with positive role
models, learning by association.
I think of programs like Big Brother/
Big Sister that provide mentors. As a vol-
unteer, sometimes it’s just being a good
example that makes the loudest state-
ment. We aren’t born with a rule book; we
learn from the wisdom and experience of
others around us who have been there and
done that. Relationships can be priceless.
When we don’t have healthy friends we
can lose our perspective and make bad
choices. From listening to my clients on
the phone, I learn it’s often how their lives
became such a mess.
Volunteering is a great way to meet
people from all walks of life. It’s passion-
ate people coming together for a cause;
the relationships that are created can last
a lifetime. I think of projects like Habitat
for Humanity and communities building a
playground. It’s an excellent way to meet
positive productive role models from all
economic and social situations – and
these relationships can open doors to
opportunity by association.
Could I be suggesting we encourage
patients to volunteer – patients who are
already stressed out from not having
enough time? Yes, once their basic needs
are met we should encourage them to
change their lives through association.
Email [email protected] or
visit brendashealthplan.blogspot.com to
send comments.
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MaryJo Baisch presents research findings at a community-center nursing conference.
Researchcontinued from page 1
faculty, staff and students actively seek to
involve community residents as partners in
research. The unique strengths that com-
munity collaborators bring to the research
process help to identify and refine research
questions of interest and community
impact. Scientists employ innovative
methodologies that combine knowledge
with action and stimulate change to
expand knowledge, improve health out-
comes and reduce health disparities.
Informatics/Health TechnologyThe dissemination and management
of health information is key to improve-
ments in both process and outcomes
of care. College of Nursing faculty
offer leadership in the areas of health
informatics and health-information
technology, including operating a U.S.-
based research office of the International
Council of Nursing for more than a
decade. College faculty, students and
staff participate in the International
Classification for Nursing eHealth
Programme, particularly with the
International Classification for Nursing
Practice component. The program is a
unified nursing-language system with
international standardized terminology
for nursing practice; it facilitates the
development and cross-mapping of local
terms and existing terminologies.
The College of Nursing has three
funded research professorships:
• The Joint Research Chair in the
Nursing of Children with the Children’s
Hospital of Wisconsin;
• The Walter B. Schroeder Chair in
Nursing Research with Aurora Health
Care; and
• The Jewish Home and Care Center
Research Professor in Aging.
Center for Nursing HistoryIn the Center for Nursing History,
consultation and historical research are
provided, utilizing records, papers and
rare books housed at UW-Milwaukee.
The College of Nursing also supports the
Historical Gallery – museum – and an
extensive collection of nursing-related
artifacts. The unique resource is one
of only a few nursing museums in the
nation. The center collects artifacts and
historical items from around the state and
welcomes visits by students and commu-
nity members.
In 2015, the college kicked off its 50th
Anniversary Celebration, which culmi-
nates this month. The college will partner
April 14 with community centers, agencies
and organizations to “Celebrate Commu-
nity Impact.” The college will recognize 50
Distinguished Alumni April 15 – alumni
who have contributed to the field of nurs-
ing in extraordinary ways. Alumni, part-
ners and friends will join together April
16 for the “BIG” Celebration, highlighting
contributions and accomplishments from
the college’s 50 years.
Visit www.uwm.edu/nursing/50th or
contact Wendy Welsh at 414-229-3590 or
[email protected] for more information or
to register for the events.
PHILADELPHIA – The
National Association of Clinical
Nurse Specialists has chosen
Maureen Greene as its Clinical
Nurse Specialist Researcher
of the Year. Greene, PhD, RN,
ACNS-BC, ACNP-BC, is a
Clinical Associate Professor
at the University of Wiscon-
sin-Madison and Clinical Nurse
Specialist-Intensivist and Nurse
Research Coordinator at Wheaton Fran-
ciscan-St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee.
The award was designed to nationally
recognize an association member for
outstanding professional achievement
as a clinical nurse specialist – a member
who has conducted original nursing
research that has significantly enhanced
the science of autonomous nursing prac-
tice, patient and family outcomes and/or
health care systems. It acknowl-
edges a nurse for an accom-
plished program of research that
has significantly contributed to
advancing the nursing profes-
sion.
As a Nurse Research Coordi-
nator, Greene provides guidance
on nursing research through
Wheaton Franciscan-St. Joseph
hospital’s Institutional Review
Board. She chairs the hospital’s Nursing
Research Council, providing mentoring
and instruction on research to student
nurses, staff nurses and other health pro-
fessionals.
Among her contributions to nursing
research are:
• Assisting in conducting a multi-site
study on delirium screening and interven-
tion;
• Coordinating a demonstration proj-
ect with the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services on continuity of care
for senior patients that influenced the
organization’s care standards and reim-
bursement rates;
• Serving as the principal investigator
on numerous studies, including Beta-test-
ing computer programs and equipment to
drive construction and layout of hospital
rooms to improve compliance with hand
hygiene; and
• Leading an American Nurses Cre-
dentialing Center Magnet-sponsored
multi-site project as local principal
investigator to investigate adult-patient
and nurse-informed readiness for hospi-
tal discharge.
“Maureen’s skill at understanding and
translating research evidence to improve
health care delivery is exemplary,” said
National Association of Clinical Nurse
Specialists 2016 President Sharon Horner,
PhD, RN, MC-CNS, FAAN. “She is
committed to helping staff nurses and
others appreciate the importance of evi-
dence-based practice and implement it to
ensure the highest-quality health care. In
addition to being an expert at conducting
nursing research, Maureen is a role model
for graduate and doctoral students, a
coach to nursing staff in pursuing scien-
tific inquiry, and an inspiration to all who
witness her ability to advance nursing
practice through her research presenta-
tions and publications.”
Greene earned her PhD in nursing and
her Master’s Degree in Nursing from the
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and
her bachelor’s degree in nursing from
Marquette University-Milwaukee. She is
a member of Sigma Theta Tau Interna-
tional, the Honor Society of Nursing.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Researcher of the Year chosen
Maureen Greene
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MEQUON, Wis. – Concordia Uni-
versity Wisconsin is launching a new
Massive Open Online Course for its
nursing program through its Office of
Continuing and Distance Education.
According to officials, the course is
designed to help registered nurses
without an advanced degree get addi-
tional training – specifically writing
skills essential within their field.
“We are hoping that this (course),
focusing on the foundations for pro-
fessional writing, will give students
the refresher they need to boost their
confidence and skills to be successful
in graduate school,” said Dr. Sharon
Chappy, dean of Concordia’s School
of Nursing.
She said the course is designed to help
nurses continue to grow and develop,
and add an actual credential that will
boost their career and demonstrate new
competencies. Students can also earn
a “digital badge” that can be placed on
their resumes, LinkedIn profiles, etc.
Students can enroll in the course at any
time for free; it can be completed in as
little as three to five hours.
Visit www.writingforhealthcare.com
for more information.
Founded in 1881, Concordia Univer-
sity Wisconsin’s main campus is located
on 200 acres at 12800 N. Lake Shore
Drive, Mequon. It is affiliated with The
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and
is a member of the Concordia Univer-
sity System, a nationwide network of
colleges and universities. Call 262-243-
4300 or visit www.cuw.edu for more
information.
Concordia launches
new online course
Laurie K. Glass, RN, PhD, FAAN
As part of its 50th-anniversary cele-
bration the University of Wisconsin-Mil-
waukee College of Nursing has selected
50 distinguished alumni. They will be
honored April 15 at a reception.
The College of Nursing has among
its alumni a Navy Rear Admiral. Marga-
ret Rykowski has two degrees from the
UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing – a
bachelor of science in 1976 and a Master’s
of Science in 1981. The Navy Nurse Corps
only has two admirals at a time – an
active-duty Admiral and one
for the Reserve Nurse Corps. In
March 2010 Rykowski, at the
time a captain, was promoted
to Rear Admiral. Since the
first nurse Rear Admiral was
appointed in 1972, there have
been only about 20 nurses to
hold this rank. In addition, since
1972 less than 90 women have
been promoted to admiral in the
U.S. Navy.
Rykowski’s Navy nursing career started
in 1987. She held positions of increasing
responsibility during her 26 years of ser-
vice in the Naval Reserve. She was recalled
to active duty – mobilized – three times.
The first was in 1991 to support Operation
Desert Shield/Storm; the second time in
2003 was to support Operation Enduring
Freedom. The third time was in 2007
when she was stationed at Landstuhl
Regional Medical Center in Germany.
Rykowski also served as Fleet Surgeon,
Third Fleet in San Diego, California. After
being told that Fleet Surgeons were physi-
cians and the position wasn’t open to her,
Rykowski was able to convince the Navy
that nurses could do the job just as well.
She then became the first “nurse fleet
surgeon.” The Fleet Surgeon is responsible
for the delivery of health care to all Navy
personnel assigned to the Third Fleet.
In January 2011 Rykowski was
appointed as Deputy Fleet Surgeon, U.S.
Fleet Forces Command/Deputy Director,
Nurse Corps, Reserve Component, in
Norfolk, Virginia. She was in another
fleet-surgeon position, plus Deputy
Director, Nurse Corps, Reserve Compo-
nent, is the highest position a
Navy nurse can achieve. At that
time and until her retirement
from the Navy in October 2013,
Rykowski’s civilian job was in
San Francisco and her Naval
Reserve position was in Norfolk
– meaning she needed to com-
mute across the country at least
once a month.
Rykowski has received
numerous military awards and
commendations. She is originally from
Milwaukee with family still living near
UW-Milwaukee. She has worked in the
San Francisco Department of Public
Health since 1994, occupying numerous
administrative positions that dealt with
occupational health, workers’ compen-
sation, regulatory affairs, patient safety,
urgent care, patient privacy, interpreters,
chaplains, home health and rehabilitation
services. In summer 2012 Rykowski was
selected to represent the Navy at Milwau-
kee’s Fleet Week activities, enabling her to
return to Milwaukee in an official capacity.
The College of Nursing is designat-
ing Rykowski a “distinguished alumni”
who has had a significant impact on the
nation’s health.
Visit www.uwm.edu/nursing for
more information and a full list of distin-
guished alumni.
College of Nursing selects 50 for the 50th
Margaret Rykowski
Rykowski also served as Fleet Surgeon,
Third Fleet in San Diego, California.
After being told that Fleet Surgeons were
physicians and the position wasn’t open
to her, Rykowski was able to convince the Navy
that nurses could do the job just as well.
She then became the first “nurse fleet surgeon.”
April • 2016 NursingmattersPage 6
Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS),Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC) inMauston, is seeking candidates for the positionof Nurse Clinician 2. There are currently severalvacancies available.
This is an opportunity for nurses to work ina challenging and unique setting. SRSTC is anationally recognized facility for the treatment ofsex offenders committed under Wisconsin’s Statute980. As a registered nurse, you will be utilizingthe nursing process in the provision of routine andcomplex patient cares in both a clinic and skilledcare unit setting. New nurses are provided one-to-one orientation designed by a Nurse Clinician 4 thatmeets individual learning needs. An opportunity towork side-by-side with experienced nurses is alsoprovided. Nurses at SRSTC are respected and valuedfor their knowledge, skill and contribution to themission of SRSTC.
To be considered for this position, you will need tocreate an account and apply online. For instructionsplease visit the State of Wisconsin website athttp://wisc.jobs and refer to Job AnnouncementCode 1600590. The deadline for submittingapplications is June 30, 2016. Materials will beevaluated and quali<ed candidates will be invited toparticipate in the next step of the selection process.
EOE
Notice of Vacancy for
NURSE CLINICIAN 2
Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center
Mauston, Wisconsin (Juneau County)
The Wisconsin
Society of Perianesthesia
Nurses’ winter educational conference took
place Feb. 6, 2016, at the Promega Biophar-
maceutical Technology Center in Fitchburg,
Wisconsin. The Madison Chapter of Asso-
ciation of periOperative Registered Nurses,
Meriter-UnityPoint Hospital and the soci-
ety cosponsored the event. The theme was
“Peri-anesthesia Potpourri.”
Marlene Nahavandi, BSN, RN, CPAN
and society president, moderated the event,
which covered a variety of perianesthesia
topics and provided opportunities to net-
work with fellow perioperative and perian-
esthesia nurses. There were 10 exhibitors;
154 people attended the conference.
The schedule included:
• A Bariatric Surgery Primer – Michael
Garren, MD
• Perioperative Nursing Can Be Risky
Business – Deborah Ankowicz, MS, RN,
CPHQ, CPHRM
• Surgical Site Infection Overview and
Prevention – Paul Anderson, MD
• Breast Surgery Updates – Heather
Neumann, MD, MS
• Exploring the Cutting Edge of Sepsis
– Mary Henman, MS, MA, RN
Proceeds from a raffle and food drive
were donated to Domestic Abuse Inter-
vention Services in Madison, Wisconsin.
Upcoming society-sponsored events
include a spring 2016 conference in
Wausau, Wisconsin, and a fall conference
to be held Sept. 17 in Cedarburg, Wiscon-
sin. Visit WISPAN.nursingnetwork.com
for more information.
Nursing society holds conference
Proceeds from a raffle and food drive were donated to Domestic Abuse Intervention Services in Madison, Wisconsin.
There were 10 exhibitors; 154 people attended the conference.
The event covered a variety of perianesthesia topics and provided opportunities to network with fellow perioperative and perianesthesia nurses.
Since 1983, we have educated nurses and healthcare workerswho change lives. Today, Cardinal Stritch University continuesto be a leading provider of graduate and undergraduate programsthat blend theory and practice to meet the health needs of clientsand communities. Talk with program faculty and learn more at ourupcoming Adult, Transfer and Graduate Student Open House onThursday, April 14, 2016.
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Patricia A. Lasky and Sharon R. Nellis
Nursing has
struggled for years
with multiple edu-
cational entry points
to the profession.
The University of
Wisconsin-System
Schools of Nursing
came together in
the early 1990s to
address one issue –
the need of registered
nurses for access to a
baccalaureate degree.
In the early 1990s
a needs survey deter-
mined that 60 per-
cent of nurses in the
state at the time did
not have a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Nearly 70 percent of nurses surveyed indi-
cated interest in a degree-completion pro-
gram delivered entirely via distance-ed-
ucation technology. The Collaborative
Nursing program, now known as BSN@
Home, was developed in response to the
need. It enables nurses to complete their
education while remaining in their homes.
The development of the collaborative
nursing-degree program employed a
model of collaboration between schools.
In 1992, five UW degree-granting institu-
tions in collaboration with the University
of Wisconsin-Extension/Continuing
Education came together to discuss a
method to make baccalaureate education
more accessible to registered nurses.
UW-System administration and nursing
deans at UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green
Bay, UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee and
UW-Oshkosh supported the development.
The mutually approved and adopted
curriculum included theoretical founda-
tions, health assessment, management
and leadership, nursing research and
community-health nursing. The content
of the courses was deemed to be key, or
core, components of the baccalaureate
degree in nursing. Implemented in 1996,
BSN@Home migrated through several
distance-learning technologies includ-
ing audio-graphics, compressed video,
public television and telephone confer-
ences. Some early technology challenges
included a switchboard operator turning
off phone access at the end of the day, an
electrical storm damaging power lines
and a power outage due to the overload
of a plugged in coffee pot. In spring
1998, supported by a grant from the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Ser-
vices, the courses were all developed into
an Internet-delivery format.
A unique aspect of the program is
that a faculty member from one of the
five participating institutions teaches a
core course to students enrolled at all five
institutions. Twenty years ago 73 students
enrolled in two courses the first semester.
Now in any given semester there may be
up to 530 students enrolled in 14 different
courses. To date, more than 1,800 stu-
dents have graduated statewide.
Students register for all nursing courses
through their “home institution.” In this
way, the student maintains all the tradi-
tional relationships, including advising,
registration, financial aid and more. A
Steering Committee is responsible for
maintaining quality and integrity; an
Advisors Committee discusses issues that
affect student advising.
An articulation agreement between the
Wisconsin Technical College System and
UW allows associate-degreed nurses from
the technical institutions to be admitted to
the baccalaureate-level nursing programs
with 60 credits of nursing and gener-
al-education credits.
A survey conducted in 2006 deter-
mined that 42 percent of the graduates
had completed or were currently enrolled
in a Master of Science nursing program.
Eighty-two percent indicated they would
more than likely pursue advanced educa-
tion if offered on-line.
In 2013 UW-Stevens Point joined the
collaboration. BSN@Home curriculum
was reviewed and updated in 2014 to
reflect current baccalaureate nursing
knowledge. There are now six core and
eight elective courses offered collabora-
tively among the six schools.
Visit [email protected] or contact
Sylvia Forbes at [email protected] or 414-
229-4662 for more information.
Patricia A. Lasky, a former Associ-
ate Dean and Emeritus Professor in the
UW-Madison School of Nursing, was
instrumental in developing the program.
Sharon R. Nellis, former coordinator
of the BSN@Home program and Emeritus
Assistant Dean in the UW-Madison School
of Nursing, has presented at distance-edu-
cation and advising conferences.
The organizers would like to recognize
Kay S. Taube, former Assistant Dean for
Collaborative Programs with UW-Exten-
sion, who worked with the Collaborative
Nursing program during its formulation
and implementation; she passed away in
November 2014.
BSN@Home Program:20 years old and still growing strong
Patricia A. Lasky
Sharon R. Nellis
CALENDAR
April 12: Ostomy Care Workshop
Waukesha County Technical College
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Visit www.wctc.edu/registration or
call 262-691-5149 for more information.
April 13: Nutrition Update
for Nurses
Waukesha County Technical College
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Visit www.wctc.edu/registration or
call 262-691-5149 for more information.
Nursing Documentation
April 13: Appleton
April 14: Madison
April 15: Brookfield
PESI – Visit www.pesihealthcare.
com or call 800-844-8260 for more
information.
April 19: Oncology
Updates seminar
Waukesha County Technical College
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Visit www.wctc.edu/registration or
call 262-691-5149 for more information.
Reasoning with
Unreasonable People
April 25: Weston
April 26: Green Bay
April 27: Madison
April 28: Milwaukee
April 29: Brookfield
Institute for Brain Potential – Visit
www.ibpceu.com or call 866-652-7414
for more information.
April 28: Tuberculosis
Summit 2016
Madison-Dane County Public
Health and Mayo Clinic Center for
Tuberculosis
Madison, Wisconsin
Visit http://ce.mayo.edu/
public-health/content/TB-summit-
madison-wi-2016 for more information.
May 12: Pharmacology
Updates Seminar
Waukesha County Technical College
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Visit www.wctc.edu/registration or
call 262-691-5149 for more information.
May 14: Second-annual Nurses
Foundation of Wisconsin Lamplight
5K Run/Walk
Wisconsin Nurses Association
Madison, Wisconsin
Visit wisconsinnurses.org or call
608-221-0383 for more information.
May 20: Primary Care Conference
Rothschild, Wisconsin
Marshfield Clinic
Visit www.marshfieldclinic.org/
continuingeducation or call 715-389-
3776 for more information.
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Amer-
ican Nurses Association is endorsing
Hillary Clinton for president of the
United States.
“Hillary Clinton has been a nurse
champion and health care advocate
throughout her career, and believes
empowering nurses is good for patients
and good for the country,” said Pamela F.
Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, and
president of the association. “We need
a president (who) will make it a priority
to transform the country’s health care
system into one that is high-quality,
affordable and accessible.”
As a senator, Cipriano said, Clinton
helped create grants that increased
the number of Magnet hospitals; she
also supported increased funding for
both Title VII and Title VIII programs,
which helps address the higher-ed-
ucation needs of nurses and nursing
faculty. She also championed programs
designed to attract more individuals
to the nursing field, including efforts
to improve the quality of nurse work
environments.
“Nurses ensure the delivery of qual-
ity health care to patients, families and
society,” Cipriano said. “By supporting
efforts to improve nurses’ work environ-
ments, Hillary Clinton shows she under-
stands the impact nursing has on patient
outcomes and the quality of care.”
Association endorses Clinton for president
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