allied sciences newsTHE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, for NURSING, & ALLIEDyou SCIENCES SUMMER ’12

Alumni working in N.D. oil patch

4 Advisory group begins work 5 9 Alumna fi nds career fi t Alumni shine at U of M, Fairview1 Healthcare mirrors oil industry boom for alumni

Rheanda Jangula tells people not to believe everything they eligible to do the work. “My education at NDSU has prepared me Th e hospital lab off ers services including anatomical pathol- currently is with long lines and traffi c,” Anderson said. “How- hear about the expansion of the oil industry in western North more than I could ever imagine,” Jangula said. “When I was in ogy, blood bank, chemistry, coagulation, cytology, hematology, ever, I think the opportunities are going to outweigh all of that. Dakota. Th e Williston, N.D., native experienced the area both my internship we learned everything you could think of a respi- immunology, microbiology and urinalysis. “Not only are our ser- Th e town is growing, providing more work opportunities than I before and after the boom began. ratory therapist would do. It not only helped me in the hospital vices available to the patients in the hospital, but our outpatient would have had before.” world, but in the real world.” services are available to the area clinics and other organizations “It’s crazy how quickly things get exaggerated,” she said. “It’s throughout the community,” Robinson said. In her internship, Anderson works clinical hours performing obviously not the same Williston it was when I went to high Jangula returned to Williston to be closer to family and for X-rays in the hospital and takes two afternoon classes per week. school and grew up, but we can’t help that we live on millions the job opportunities, which continue to increase with patient Outpatient services also include drug screen collection for oil- of dollars worth of oil. We need to demands. “Th e hospital is in serious need fi eld workers. “Another service that we provide is internships for To get a taste of the pressures of the oil fi eld, Anderson also take the change for the better and be of every kind of healthcare worker we can students, allowing them to work side by side with our medical volunteered at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, able to adapt.” get,” she said. “With the huge increase in technologists to train them in interpreting results and instill the S.D. “It gave me experiences working with a variety of diff erent people around the area, we are getting knowledge of proper clinical procedures to secure the future of people and trauma accidents,” she said. “Th ose aspects of the Largely supported by its burgeoning busier and busier.” clinical laboratory science,” Robinson said. rally are similar to Williston. Th ere has been an increase of people oil and gas industry, North Dakota’s moving there and the type of work they are doing can lead to economy leads the nation with 7.6 Th e increased workload and patient NDSU student Kayla Anderson is gearing up to work in the trauma accidents.” percent growth in 2011. A report demand are leading to opportunities in the oil fi eld by completing a 24-month internship at Rapid City released by the U.S. Bureau of southwest part of the state. St. Joseph’s Regional Hospital in Rapid City, S.D. A senior majoring in Anderson pursued radiologic sciences since it off ered a good Economic Analysis indicated the Hospital and Health Center in Dickinson, radiologic sciences and Williston native, she plans to return to base for many career paths. She credits her experience at NDSU state’s economy was avoiding the N.D., is considering building a new facility her hometown upon graduation. She said the city and area have for pointing her in the right direction. “My advisers were so overall economic slowdown being felt to handle the demand in its eight-county changed signifi cantly since going to NDSU. “I think my biggest supportive and helped in anyway they could to make sure you go by much of the rest of the country. area. Crystal Robinson (pictured on the challenge is going to be comparing what the town was to what it to an internship,” Anderson said. “Th ey warned me it would be cover) has been the hospital’s laboratory challenging, but they set me up to succeed.” Th e rapid growth is creating oppor- and respiratory care director for the past tunities in the industries support- two years. Th e Hettinger, N.D., native ing the oil industry, leading to jobs joined the hospital as a generalist after for NDSU graduates in the fi elds of graduating from NDSU in 2007 with a medical laboratory science, radiologic bachelor’s degree in microbiology and clini- science and respiratory care. cal laboratory science. Jangula, BS ’11, respiratory care, Upon graduation, Robinson and her is a registered respiratory therapist at husband moved to Dickinson for the Rheanda Jangula the rapidly growing Mercy Hospital job opportunities that were beginning A message from the director of allied sciences in Williston. She came to NDSU as to spring up thanks to the oil boom. Since then, the hospital’s a track and fi eld athlete ready to pursue her major after being outpatient base has grown considerably, she said. Emergency I hope this issue of the allied sciences newsletter fi nds you well. Articles in this newsletter will give you diagnosed with asthma, a condition she shares with her mother care, prenatal and obstetrics care have seen notable increases It always amazes me how quickly the year passes. Since our last a glimpse of how students and staff are and grandmother. “It just seemed like a great fi t for me,” she said. in patient demand. Th e hospital opened a walk-in clinic to help issue, news at NDSU has included an NCAA Division I football engaged in community outreach activi- “I also love working with people.” alleviate pressure on the emergency room. championship title, approval of a new model for student suc- ties, alumni are advancing their careers, Working with a wide variety of people at a community hospital, cess, developing academic roadmaps to build and strengthen impacting future allied sciences profes- Robinson’s role at the hospital has increased as well. When the academic programs and participating in a nationwide project as sionals and working in some unique Jangula conducts electrocardiograms, electroencephalograms previous respiratory care director stepped down, Robinson added and all pulmonary treatments and procedures on in- and outpa- part of a study of the competencies a student should possess at settings. You will fi nd there has been a the role to her existing position as director of the medical labora- each degree level. change in faces in our department, too. Polly Olson tients and in the emergency room. She also works with obstet- tory. She now oversees daily operations, fi nances and staff of both rics for deliveries of high-risk infants. Kris Errett became program assistant departments. Demands are many and the daily requirements Preparing a newsletter helps me to especially appreciate student following Rita Prunty’s retirement in January. In addition, many oil companies require workers to be fi tted frequently change. “Our workload has increased with the infl ux of and alumni accomplishments and changes in the programs and with respirators because they deal with dangerous chemicals. people and new practices being added,” Robinson said. “We have professions. Th anks to those of you who had expressed interest I hope you enjoy reading the newsletter. If you have comments, Jangula conducts pulmonary function tests on the workers to brought new tests on board to meet the needs of the community.” in serving on a new allied sciences advisory board, we were able stories to share or suggestions for future issues, please contact make sure they have adequate lung capacity and are physically to get the board going this spring. Our fi rst meeting provided me at [email protected] or Sara Wald at [email protected]. continued... the foundation for future discussions about how the advisory board can become more involved in connecting with alumni Th ank you and have a great summer and year. and continually ensuring the quality of our programs.

Sara Wald, Director of Advancement QUESTIONS? [email protected] • 701-231-6461

2 3 Respiratory therapy background helps alumna reach career goal Allied Sciences Advisory Board holds first meeting Even as a child, Dacia (Wisnewski) Engberg characterized herself Today, Engberg continues to work with diverse patients, settings The new Allied Sciences Advisory Board has begun important work Community Theatre and he volunteers with the Fargo , as motherly. The oldest of three siblings, she naturally developed and conditions, but her role is more generalized. “I can do pretty to ensure the continued excellence of allied sciences programs at Children’s Miracle Network and Cully’s Kids. He said he has “a her caregiving talents through frequently babysitting and life- much what a physician does. There are certain procedures we NDSU. The group’s initial meeting was held March 23. continuing interest in student development and advancement.” guarding at the local pool. aren’t trained to do, but for the most part, I function as a provider,” Engberg said. “If anyone needed to establish care with somebody, I Among their duties, members will assist the department in Urke graduated from NDSU in 1999, majoring in clinical labora- This nurturing trait led the Lidgerwood, N.D., native to discover take on new patients and have my own patients in practice within building and maintaining an advancement program, recommend tory science. She is the laboratory director at the Douglas County her career calling early. By high school, she set her sights on the group.” strategies to engage alumni and friends, participate in annual Hospital in Alexandria, Minn. “I believe I wouldn’t be where I becoming a physician assistant. However, the path to her profes- review of program goals and outcomes, help the department iden- am today without the excellent education I received from NDSU,” sional destination wasn’t as clear. In the clinic setting, some of her duties include seeing and assess- tify resources needed to deliver high quality programs, identify Urke said. “I’m excited to be a part of the Allied Sciences Advisory ing patients for an array of visits – from more acute care and current trends and assist in the development of interprofessional Board and the potential growth of the programs.” Urke previously During her freshman year at NDSU, Engberg first declared sports follow-ups, to yearly physical exams. She also orders labs and collaborations. worked at Melrose, Minn., Hospital, MeritCare Reproductive medicine and then zoology as majors, but couldn’t find the right imaging studies as needed, prescribes medications and does minor Medicine in Fargo, Heartland Hospital in Fargo and Children’s fit. Thanks to a friend and NDSU resident assistant, Engberg procedures in the office. She also provides patient education, espe- “I am excited about our new advisory board for allied sciences. Hospital in Omaha, Neb. She lives in Alexandria with her husband, learned about the respiratory therapy program. It proved to be the cially for patients with respiratory problems. Now, pharmacy, nursing and allied sciences all have their own Brent, and daughters Greta and Grace. perfect precursor to her desired profession. advisory boards assisting them in fulfilling their mission, goals and priorities for the programs,” said Charles Peterson, dean of Urlacher is a 1998 respiratory care graduate who is director of the “I fell into it,” Engberg said. “But I couldn’t have the College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Sciences. “Our new NDSU/Sanford Respiratory Care Program. She was a staff respira- picked a better background. My experience as Allied Sciences Advisory Board will be a tremendous resource to tory therapist at MeritCare until 2002, and has been involved in a respiratory therapist was invaluable. It was a our program director in ensuring our program continues to excel respiratory care education since then. She lives in West Fargo with great steppingstone.” and meet the needs of our students. I am excited about connecting her husband, Keith, and their two children, Mason and Karli. these three advisory boards in some way in the future to work on Engberg graduated from NDSU in December McBroom works in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Sanford 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in respiratory advancing interprofessional education involving all three aca- demic programs.” Health in Fargo. She completed her program internship at the care. After working four years as a full-time St. Cloud, Minn., Hospital, and previously was a general regis- respiratory therapist, she was accepted to physi- The members of the Allied Sciences Advisory Board include NDSU tered radiologic technologist in Bismarck, N.D. A 2007 graduate in cian assistant school at the University of North alumni Joe Bryce, Eryn Miller, Keith Schweigert, Jill Urke, Robyn radiologic sciences, she lives in Fargo. Dakota, Grand Forks, in 2006. During the two- Urlacher and Lisa McBroom. year graduate program, she continued working The board is tentatively scheduled to hold its next meeting Friday, part time as a respiratory therapist. Bryce is MRI department supervisor at Sanford Medical Center, Oct. 5, during NDSU’s 2012 Homecoming Week. Fargo. A 2006 radiologic sciences graduate, he worked in the radi- That experience as a respiratory therapist in the ology department at Sanford for three-and-one- medical setting provided exceptional prepara- half years, and then joined the MRI department. tion for her current career, Engberg said. She He said he was interested in the advisory board worked with children and adults, in clinics and because he wants to “take a role in the education hospitals, with chronic and acute conditions of our future professionals.” He and his wife and and with critical and stable situations. She two children live in West Fargo. assisted people on ventilators and patients with asthma, cystic fibrosis and chronic obstruc- Miller, a 2007 respiratory care graduate, has tive pulmonary disease. She administered breathing medications, While Engberg loved her time as a respiratory therapist, she worked as a registered respiratory therapist at the operated ventilators, maintained airway clearance, helped with always held onto her dream of becoming a physician assistant. University of Medical Center-Fairview intubations and responded to code situations. She also oversaw and University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s proper medicine usage and patient education. “Respiratory therapy provided a wonderful background. However, Hospital and is pursuing graduate studies in I wanted to learn more about other areas as well. I always found education. She and her husband, Brent, live in “I loved the versatility of the respiratory background. The main myself asking physicians and nurses questions. I’ve just always Minnetonka, Minn. thing I gained was experience in patient care and in all different been curious about other aspects of medical care and treatment,” settings and areas. It was very helpful. It made me more comfort- she said. Schweigert is process improvement coordinator able doing a patient exam, because I saw patients every day in the for in Fargo. A 1980 graduate in hospital and took care of them whether it was in the ICU or emer- Engberg encourages other students interested in pursuing physi- medical technology and chemistry, he previously gency department. I was introduced to a lot,” Engberg said. cian assistant school or medical school to consider allied sciences worked for MeritCare Health System, United programs and working in a medical setting prior to going back to “It was a wonderful experience and great preparation. It absolutely Blood Services and Oakes, N.D., Community Allied Sciences Advisory Board members are (L to R) Joe Bryce, Eryn Miller, Keith Schweigert, graduate school. “I think it is definitely the way to go. You can’t helped me so much.” Hospital. Active in the community, Schweigert Jill Urke, Robyn Urlacher and Lisa McBroom. replace that experience you get. You learn so much. It helps so has been a board member for the Fargo-Moorhead Engberg graduated from UND in 2008 with a Master of Science in much in the future and in the long run.” Physician Assistant Studies. She worked as a physician assistant in the emergency department at Sanford in Fargo until November 2011, when she joined Internal Medicine Associates in Fargo.

4 5 scholarships

Allied Sciences Alumni and Langenwalter scholarship Friends Scholarship NDSU interns receive honors A $250 scholarship awarded In addition to scholarships awarded at the annual college scholar- Fairview Hospital interns Tammy Kippley and Rebecca Ystebo provides opportunity on the basis of scholarship, ship ceremony, the following interns enrolled in the professional received the Elizabeth Panning Scholarship, and Kassondra merit and need. Funding for phase of the allied sciences programs earned special recognition Smaaladen received the NDSU Classifi ed Staff Scholarship awarded Mary Jo Langenwalter believed in helping others, and her legacy the scholarship is provided within their hospital program or from professional societies. by the NDSU Staff Senate. Kippley and Smaaladen were May 2012 now gives important opportunities to medical lab students. by annual contributions from graduates. Kippley will attend alumni and friends. Th e Mary Jo Langenwalter Clinical Lab Science Scholarship annu- Kayla Anderson placed fi rst out of the University of New England’s ally provides $500 scholarships for clinical/medical lab students Nicollette Desautel, Grafton, N.D. 39 exhibits in the student scientifi c physician assistant program this based on fi nancial need. Th e scholarship, which began in 2001, display competition at the 2012 fall. Smaaladen has taken a position was originally called the Clinical Laboratory Science Scholarship, South Dakota Society of Radiologic with the American Red Cross blood but after Mary Jo’s death in 2002, it was renamed to honor both CAPP Scholarship Technologists Annual Conference bank in Omaha, Neb. Langenwalter and her family’s generous memorial contribution. A $500 award to an allied scienc- with her display on Sirenomelia, es intern based on Commitment also known as Mermaid Syndrome. Two Avera McKennan radiologic A native of Wahpeton, N.D., Langenwalter was a clinical labora- to their major, putting Advice to Anderson completes the Rapid City, science interns, Alyssa Klein and tory scientist who worked for MeritCare (now named Sanford Practice, and Perseverance. Th e S.D., Regional Hospital program in Tiff any Wiger, received honors; Health); fi rst with MeritCare’s Th e Neuropsychiatric Institute, award is funded by Polly Olson, June and will return to Williston, Klein for the SDSRT Student then at the MeritCare main campus lab and later with MeritCare recipient of the 2009 Dean’s N.D., for employment. Mentor and Siouxland Society Transplant Services. She was active in the laboratory science fi eld Award for Outstanding Advising of Radiologic Technologists $500 and with many civic and charitable organizations. Langenwalter Jenna Bosak was selected for in the college. Rebecca Ellingworth, scholarship award, Wiger was recog- strongly valued education, and after her unexpected death, her New York Mills, Minn. the 2012 American Society of nized for third place in the SDSRT Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) husband and family members, as well as her co-workers helped to The student team of Jason Hoots, John Schwab and Nicolas scientifi c paper presentation. Student Leadership Development expand the scholarship to memorialize her ideals. Gangl won the fi rst NDSRC “Minute to Win It” competition. Dean’s Scholarship – Program. Selected students earn a Kevin Pham and Laura “Originally, we only had enough money for one $500 scholar- Allied Sciences trip to attend the ASRT Annual Governance and House of Delegates Schleichert will receive the American Society for Clinical Pathology ship per year but donations have been so generous that we are Th ree $1,000 scholarships award- Meeting in Las Vegas. National Student Honor Award. Th ey will complete MLS internships now giving four per year,” said Sam Matthey, former program ed by the Offi ce of the Dean to this summer at Mercy, Sioux City, Iowa; and Mercy, Des Moines, director of the Sanford Health Program for Medical Laboratory Ben Davis was a 2011 recipient. Davis and Bosak are radiologic sci- allied sciences students based Iowa, respectively. Science-Fargo. “Much of the fourth year of this degree is spent ence interns at Sanford, Sioux Falls, S.D. on high scholastic achievement, in the actual laboratory training at the bench and we have our NDSU/Sanford RC intern awards presented at the Fall 2011 gradu- extracurricular involvement and Dean Derhaag received a $7,500 Fairview sponsorship. He will own program for this training. We are managing to avoid the ation ceremony were: Intern of the Year – Andrea Rader; Lambda demonstrated leadership within be working as a medical laboratory scientist in the University of national shortage of CLS/MLS/med techs by training and hir- Tammy Kippley, St. Cloud, Minn. Beta – Andrea Rader and Emily Tappainer; Clinical Performer of the college. Minnesota Medical Center’s acute care lab. ing our own students.” Tania Peters, West Fargo, N.D, the Year – Andrea Rader and Brianna Strube. Emily Tappainer, Apple Valley, Minn. Emma Durkee placed fi rst in the Essay and Presentation Contest According to Matthey, the Sanford Health Program for Medical Current interns attended the 2012 North Dakota Society for at the University of Iowa in April. She graduates from St. Cloud’s Laboratory Science-Fargo internship program is nationally accred- Respiratory Care annual conference in Bismarck. Sanford Health Foundation – Diagnostic Imaging program this summer. ited and has been in existence for more than 55 years. Mary Jo Langenwalter “I am confi dent the Sanford Health Program for Medical CLS Scholarship Laboratory Science-Fargo is second to none in turning dreams Th ree $500 awards presented into realities – turning college students into capable, professional, to students accepted into the competent medical laboratory scientists,” said Alice Hawley, Sanford School of Clinical A message from the director of advancement education coordinator. Laboratory Science. Th e award is to be used toward tuition. I hope you have enjoyed the annual making a gift to the Development Foundation and designating Students accepted into the Sanford MLS-Fargo program Katherine Grosz, Fargo, N.D. newsletter from the Allied Sciences it directly for the Department of Allied Sciences. Th ere are also are eligible to apply for the scholarship through the Sanford Brian Wittkop, Moorhead, Minn. department. Th e department has been several scholarship funds set up, including an Allied Sciences Kali Weinand, Fargo, N.D. Foundation. growing and strengthening every year. Alumni and Friends Scholarship Fund. You can make contri- We are very proud of the students who butions through the college website or by mailing a check to Additional information about the program is available at graduate and represent NDSU so well the address on the back cover of this newsletter. We hope you www.sanfordhealth.org/Careers/EducationalOpportunities/ Michael Sologuk in the work force. Student scholar- consider making a donation to these wonderful students. Internships/ClinicalLabFargo. Memorial Scholarship Sara Wald ships are one of our largest needs in A $375 scholarship awarded to the department. Last year, we distributed $6,375 in scholarship Th ank you, a junior or senior respiratory support among 12 students. Currently, we are providing schol- care major accepted as an intern Sara Wald If you are interested in funding a scholarship or arships to only 12 percent of students enrolled in internships. Director of Advancement at Sanford Medical Center. One contributing to the Allied Sciences Alumni and Friends (701) 231-6461 criterion for selection of the re- With the help of our advisory board, we are hoping to grow [email protected] Scholarship, please contact Sara Wald, director of cipient is an essay pertaining to advancement, 701-231-6461 or [email protected]. alumni support and scholarship contributions. You can help by cystic fi brosis. Emily Tappainer, Apple Valley, Minn.

6 7 student news

Students of Allied Sciences has ‘great year’ Radiologic sciences alumni shine at U of M, Fairview program In its third year, the Students of Allied Sciences organization of Allied Sciences Eff ort and Engagement Award (SASEE). Senior It is another strong indication the NDSU allied sciences program rounded, have some clinical patient care experience due to their (SAS) built on past involvement and developed a new tradition to Tacy Masters from Mankato, Minn., was nominated by club is producing high-quality graduates. radiology instruction/clinical training and demonstrate qualities carry into the future. Th e group reports it continues to grow each members for her reliability and positive attitude in her work as the necessary to become competent radiation therapists.” year, and now has 27 dues-paying members. club president, while Burns, a junior from Vadnais Heights, Minn., At the respected University of Minnesota Medical Center, was recognized for Fairview Radiation Th erapy Program, six of the seven participants Th e program at the University of Minnesota, Fairview, is accred- Once again, the club partnered with the Ronald McDonald House displaying eff ort and in 2011-12 were NDSU radiologic ited by the Joint Review in Fargo for service projects this year. According to Beth Burns, initiative in her dual sciences alumni. Committee on Education in public relations representative and volunteer coordinator, “We role as public relations Radiologic Technology. It is a had a great time helping them with yard work in the fall, making “We value the baccalaureate full-time, 12-month certifi - offi cer and volunteer degree that these students have treats for Halloween, helping with Family Fun Day and assisting coordinator. cate program where students with the Sweetheart Ball Auction.” when they are admitted into our rotate every four to eight “We have had a great program because it validates weeks to about nine hospitals Burns said club members also continued the tradition of partici- year,” Burns said. their commitment to education,” or radiation therapy depart- pating in a healthcare walk this year. Seventeen club members “We hope SAS contin- said program director Patricia ment settings throughout the and friends took part in the March of Dimes March for Babies ues to thrive and grow Fountinelle. “Th ey have already . Th ey experience in April. as a club.” taken the pre-professional and adapt to diff erent treat- courses that we require such ment machines and treatment At the club’s fi rst end-of-the-year banquet, next year’s offi cers as college physics, algebra and were announced, and two current offi cers received the Students techniques. Left to right: Tacy Masters and Beth Burns trigonometry, ethics and others.” are the fi rst Students of Allied Sciences Effort Expect the close connection Applicants to the program also and Engagement Award winners. between NDSU and the UMMC, must have a 3.0 grade-point Fairview, program to continue Back row (L to R): Carter Ellenson, Hannah Seltvedt, Bailey Flach and average or higher and complete in the future. “I have been the Holli Grade; Front row (L to R): Kayla Braaten and Alex Daly ‘Battle of the Cents-es’ penny drive raises more than $1,400 an essay. program director here since When asked about the quality of NDSU graduates, Fountinelle 2007, and this radiation therapy program has always had appli- A highly successful second annual penny war between two student Dana Davis, director of recruitment for the College of Pharmacy, said, “Awesome! Th e NDSU applicants/graduates have a great track cants from NDSU,” Fountinelle said. “Some of our 2012 class groups raised more than $1,400 for two charities. Nursing, and Allied Sciences, refl ected a similar feeling. “It really record as radiation therapy students in our program. Th ey are well members are from NDSU.” is neat to see how quickly pocket change can add up and in turn For fi ve days, Feb. 6-10, the Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied make a great impact. Both of the charities benefi ted, but so did Sciences Ambassadors collected money for Cullen Children’s our students,” Davis said. “Th e Battle of the Cents-es has become Foundation, while the College of Engineering and Architecture a fun tradition and is something that I hope stands out when our Summer camp introduces youth to health care careers Ambassadors raised funds for the Minot State University Flood students look back on their college experience at NDSU.” Families Fund. In the “Battle of the Cents-es” competition, It’s a summer camp with a twist; a “Th e youth who attend Camp Health Care coins were considered positive scores, while cash bills were fascinating and fun way for young have a unique opportunity to experience counted against an organization’s numbers. people to question, explore and broaden health careers from a practitioner’s view- their knowledge about health care. Th e point rather than a patient’s perspective. When the dust cleared, the Engineering and Architecture highly successful Camp Health Care was Not only do they get to meet and inter- Ambassadors defeated the Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied presented June 20-23, 2011. act with practitioners, they participate Sciences Ambassadors. in a wide variety of activities, many of Area youth in grades four through six Minot State University Flood Families Fund will receive which our college students practice as fi lled the hallways of Sudro Hall to fi nd $755.11 and Cullen Children’s Foundation will receive part of their educational experience,” answers to queries like: What is your $695.95. Th is year’s combined total of $1,451.06 is nearly said camp director Dana Davis, director blood made of? What is a spirometer $200 more than last year’s combined total. of recruitment for the College used for? How do medical personnel see of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied “It is remarkable to see a combined total of over $1,400 inside a patient’s body? Sciences. “Camp Health Care shows raised for the two charities. Th e rewards from this friendly Th roughout the camp, the young students how they can apply science and competition are that the student ambassadors from the participants met practitioners from the math through careers that improve the two colleges get to interact with each other while making a community and took part in informative lives of others. It opens doors to a whole diff erence for those in need,” said Joel Hanson, director of hands-on experiments and activities. new realm of possibilities for these the Student Support Center in the College of Engineering One full day of the fi rst camp focused on students and the paths they choose to and Architecture. “Th ank you to the entire campus com- NDSU President Dean L. Bresciani makes a contribution to the “Battle of the the allied sciences career areas of medical pursue in the future.” munity for making this year’s penny war a success.” Cents-es” campaign. From left to right, Kevin Young, civil engineering; Sam Ewen, laboratory science, radiologic science and electrical engineering; President Bresciani; and Kristen Weiss, radiologic sciences. For example, as they learned about medical laboratory sci- respiratory care. ence, campers participated in an online simulation of a blood

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transfusion with the help of college faculty, staff and students. interesting. Parents, faculty and staff were invited to view the Th ey determined the blood type of their “patient” and identi- posters and help the students celebrate their work. fi ed compatible donor blood. Many of the young technologists New program assistant named “Camp Health Care was fun. We learned a lot and got to do thoroughly enjoyed the simulation, repeating it numerous times Th e Department of Allied Sciences According to Errett, the upbeat attitude of students and their some cool experiments. I learned about compounding medi- to see all of the diff erent possible outcomes. If you’d like to try is welcoming a new staff member. optimistic approach as they consider the future makes her job cine, intubation and health care research,” said 11-year-old the simulation yourself, visit www.nobelprize.org/educational/ Kris Errett is the new program a pleasure. Carson Kitch of Moorhead who participated in the 2011 camp. medicine/bloodtypinggame. assistant and her wide range of “We learned about the eff ects of smoking on lungs – my poster responsibilities makes her a valued “I really enjoy working with students,” she said. “Th ey keep me on Students also spent time learning about NDSU’s radiologic sci- presentation was about the dangers of smoking and how bad it member of the department team. my toes, and they keep me current. Most of them are just starting ences program and careers in radiography. Th ey were taught how is for our bodies.” out and they have the whole world at their fi ngertips. Th ey are con- X-rays are made and they viewed a series of unusual X-rays. “I provide departmental support, templating what they might do, so it is interesting and refreshing Th e camp’s allied sciences day also provided a memorable oppor- maintain academic and student to visit with them.” In addition, Angela McAdams, clinical coordinator for the tunity for NDSU interns. Emily Tappainer, BS ’11, respiratory records, and meet with any prospec- NDSU/Sanford Respiratory Care program came to campus with care, and a registered respiratory therapist at Sanford Health in tive students and their parents A native of Glasgow, Mont., Errett earned a bachelor’s degree in a group of current respiratory care interns, who taught camp- Fargo, enjoyed the hands-on nature of the experience. “It might before they are assigned an adviser,” business from Montana State University. ers about respiratory therapy devices such as the pulmonary have looked like we were just playing, but we were learning as explained Errett, who began her hygiene vest and pulse oximeter. Campers also practiced intuba- well,” Tappainer explained. “We tried to have something for the Kris Errett “Th ere is much that I like about this position, including the interac- new duties Feb. 1. She also will tion on a mannequin and learned the dangers of smoking. kids to touch at each station so we could talk to them while their tion and support both within our department and among the interact with members of the Allied Sciences Alumni Advisory hands were busy.” college,” Errett said. “I like helping students as they decide where During the camp, students heard how researchers often share Board and participate in department and college events, such as to go with their studies. I have the chance to educate them about research fi ndings through poster presentations, and their experi- Camp Health Care clearly is piquing the curiosity of area youth, the Career Fair. the opportunities we off er here.” ence culminated with Poster Presentation Day. Campers created and, hopefully, building their interest in a career in health care. Errett fi rst joined the NDSU staff in December 2005, and she posters showcasing a health care career or topic they found Errett has two children. Joe is senior at Fargo Davies High School worked in the civil engineering department and NDSU ROTC and Beth is a junior at Park Christian High School in Moorhead. offi ce prior to taking her new position. NDSU student receives Pediatric Home Service Scholarship Lalita Jyoti is a fi rm believer in pursuing one’s dreams. Jyoti, Government, LeaderQuest, Multicultural Student Organization, recipient of the $1,000 Pediatric Home Service Respiratory Th erapy and Golden Key International Honour Society. “I thought it was a Scholarship, says the recognition is helping her move closer to perfect place to attend for my studies because everyone is welcom- her goals. ing and humble.” Jyoti is enrolled in the Sanford Health Medical Center Respiratory Th is summer, she will attend her last block of classes for the respira- Care Program through NDSU, and she will graduate with her bach- tory care program, and will start her clinicals at Sanford Health Academic degree required for ARRT certifi cation elor’s degree in respiratory therapy and health communication in in July. December 2012. Looking ahead, Jyoti plans a career in pediatric respiratory care An important change is coming for certifi cation by the general education classes ... have value in continuing to “ I can never describe in words of how thankful I feel receiving the and patient education. “I enjoy caring for people in the time of American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). shape professionalism and advancement of a Registered scholarship,” said Jyoti. “Th e PHS their greatest need,” she said, noting Technologist’s role in health care.” Scholarship has not only given me she is the youngest of fi ve children Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, an academic degree will be neces- the opportunity to keep pursuing in her family. “I have always enjoyed sary for primary certifi cation. Th e requirement includes radi- Polly Olson, director of the Department of Allied Sciences, my dreams, but making it a real- working with children and I am still a ography, nuclear medicine technology and radiation therapy. said, “Th rough its affi liation agreements, NDSU’s continued ity. It also is giving a little nudge. kid at heart. I also plan to specialize Until 2015, graduates of non-degree granting programs also partnerships with its accredited hospital programs will en- ‘Never give up, never hold back in education because I enjoy educat- are eligible for ARRT certifi cation; however, the new require- able the radiologic sciences program to continue to graduate and never loose faith’ is the mes- ing individuals about their health so ment will aff ect students accepted into radiologic sciences well-qualifi ed professionals eligible for ARRT certifi cation.” sage I would like to mention to they gain awareness and change their internships in 2013. Th e ARRT board of directors will meet later this summer all students.” lifestyles, if need be.” According to the ARRT website, the credentialing organiza- to address questions from programs and educational insti- Originally from Nepal, Jyoti came Th e Pediatric Home Service scholar- tion believes “the general education courses required for an tutions, such as who verifi es degree completion and what to Fargo when she was six years old ship is intended for students or recent academic degree will provide a fi rm foundation to sup- documentation is needed prior to implementing this new because her father was pursuing graduates who are enrolled in respira- port the evolving role of the technologist and the lifelong degree requirement. his doctorate in entomology. After tory therapy programs. Th is year, learning necessitated by the increasing rate of technological L to R: Derek Hustvet (BS ’95), director of respiratory service, PHS; For additional information about new certifi cation require- following him to Cornell University there were 16 scholarship applications change. Quantitative and communication skills and under- Lalita Jyoti (BS ’12); Robyn Urlacher (BS ’98), program director, ments, visit www.arrt.org/Certifi cation/Academic-Degree- and Kansas State University, Jyoti and three scholarships were awarded, standing of human behavior that are acquired through Sanford Respiratory Care Program Requirement. returned to Fargo to fi nish high ranging from $500 to $1,000. Th e school and attend NDSU, like her four siblings. other recipients were Josh Oye, a student at Concordia College of St. Paul, and Xe Yang, a student at St. Catherine University. “It has been an amazing experience attending NDSU. I can’t believe I graduate in December,” said Jyoti, who has been active in Student

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