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s I begin my term as Alpha development of human dignity and Chi Chapter President, I described “transcendent pluralism” wish to thank Robin Wood as a framework for promoting human Afor assuming presidential dignity and eliminating health dis- responsibility over the past 2 years message from parities across the globe. Donna’s (2004 – 2006). Robin has continued presentation illuminated the need in the tradition of previous presi- for the profession to work as dents by leading the Chapter on its a “transformative voice” to promote path to excellence. Thanks Robin the “greater good”, especially for for your leadership and thanks to all those less privileged than many of of you who have served as officers us. This was a very timely message and committee members during this and one consistent with the Society’s period. Many of you are continuing aim to provide leadership and schol- to give of your time and talent this arship in practice, education and year and it is greatly appreciated. research with the goal of enhancing the health of all people. I was present for the 2006 induc- tion ceremony during the spring As we embark on this new term, let and was impressed by the dedica- us remember the founding values tion and hard work of Robin, Deb of STTI, wisdom, discernment, love, Cassidy, Lucy Dillon, Moriah Rogers, courage, honor, service, professional Donna Cullinan and so many others. endeavor, leadership and knowledge. Their hard work produced a memo- We are fortunate to have many tal- rable induction of new members ented members who embody these witnessed by a large group of family values. Please join with us and use members. It was a wonderful begin- your wisdom, knowledge and leader- ning for inductees and an impressive ship in the professional endeavors renewal of the significance of mem- of our Chapter. Together we can con- bership in the nursing honor society tinue the tradition of excellence that for those of us whose membership Alphi Chi has demonstrated through has spanned decades. Donna Perry, a so many years. Connell School of Nursing PhD can- didate at the time, gave the induction the president Sincerely, speech. She spoke of the important role that nursing has to play in the Lois Haggerty, President October 2006

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t is estimated that up to 3.7 percent of all women the treatment of anorexia nervosa. Dr. Wolfe's team struggle with anorexia nervosa at some point in is exploring this problem. Brain serotonin is depen- their life (1). It is a serious disorder associated dant upon nutrients from food, more specifically the Anorexia Nervosa: Iwith life-threatening medical complications, signifi- amino acid tryptophan. Understanding the possible cant chronicity, and high mortality rates. An increased contribution that intermittent or persistent dieting awareness of this eating disorder and recent interest has on the availability of tryptophan and therefore on in understanding the relationship between behavior the brain levels of serotonin (and thus, subsequent and biology has brought on a new surge of research to behaviors) is the focus of this teams latest NIH funded this devastating problem that primarily affects young project. Results will help clarify the usefulness of new women. strategies for improving the function of the seroto- nergic system and possible mechanisms for improv- Both scientific and clinical mental health communities ing associated symptoms that occur in this disorder. The Biobehavioral now recognize that the etiology of eating disorders is Study results will provide new information on potential likely to be multifaceted including complex relationships strategies for promoting recovery and prevent future and interactions among social, cultural, psychological, relapse. and biological factors. Dr. Barbara Wolfe, Professor at the Dialogue Boston College Connell For more information School of Nursing, about the study, or if and her team are cur- you are interesting in rently investigating the participating; please dynamic relationship contact Addie Smith, between biological Study Coordinator, and behavioral factors at 617-552-2758 or observed in persons [email protected]. with and recovered from anorexia nervosa. Specifically, the team is Mortality rate of people looking deeper into the with anorexia is 5.6% role of the neurotrans- per decade—12% high- mitter serotonin in the er than the death rate of maintenance and pos- all cause in women ages sibly risk for relapse 15-24 2 in persons suffering from anorexia nervosa. .5-3.7 % of women Previous studies sug- struggle with anorexia gest a dysregulation of nervosa at some point the serotonin system in their lives 1 in the central nervous system, or more spe- Women ages 12 and 25 cifically, a blunting of comprise 90% of those the serotonin-stimu- with eating disorders 3 lated neuroendocrine responses during low weight anorexia nervosa. Further understanding of references the role that behaviors, such as dieting, may play in influencing the 1American Psychiatric functionality of the sero- Association Work Group tonin system may point on Eating Disorders. to clues about recovery Practice guideline for and the possible risk for the treatment of patients relapse. Likewise, sero- with eating disorders tonin is thought to play (revision). American a role in behaviors such Journal of Psychiatry, as impaired satiety and 2000; 157(1 Suppl): 1- comorbid depressed 39. mood, symptoms often accompanying the 2Sullivan PF. Mortality disorder. in anorexia nervosa. American Journal of To date, clinical tri- Psychiatry, 1995; 152(7): als of medications 1073-4. which typically target the serotonin system have shown little effectiveness in 3(National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 2003).

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he 2006 induction of new members into Alpha graduate students inductees Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, International took place on Sunday, April 9, 2006 in the Heights Rory Bartok Room, Lower Campus. The morning event opened Erin Bradley with a lovely brunch arranged by the Program Veronica Brazeal TCommittee, chaired by Lucy Dillon. The brunch was enjoyed Elizabeth Dunton by inductees, their families and guests. Following the brunch, Jennifer Gillard Dr. Robin Wood, President of Alpha Chi Chapter opened the Michele Hallor ceremony with greetings from the Chapter. Leif Johnson (Left to Right): Deb Adams Cassidy, Robin Wood, Donna Perry, Nurse Leaders (Left to Right): Elizabeth Andrews-Deluna, Marcie Johnson Lucy Dillon. Michelle Freshman, Mary Poyer Reed. Dr. Deborah Adams Cassidy, Chair of the Governance Amy Levin Committee and Senior Counselor, conducted the Induction Caitlin Macallister Ceremony, assisted by Dr. Robin Wood, Chapter President Anne Mahler Donna Cullinan, Junior Counselor, also participated in the Elisabeth McGunnigle ceremony greeting each new member. The history and sym- Maureen McLaughlin bols of Sigma Theta Tau International were presented and Elizabeth Mitchell the charge to inductees for leadership given. Twenty-nine Melissa Myers undergraduate students, twenty three graduate students, Sejal Parekh and three nurse leaders were inducted as members of the Kate Pesce Chapter and signed the membership ledger. One nurse Jaime Phalen leader was not in attendance for the induction. Stefanie Rydstrom Christine Sharkey Following the formal ceremony, induction speaker, Dr. Carol Nancy Sidhom Picard, President-Elect of Sigma Theta Tau International Cristen Singer gave an inspiring talk on leadership in nursing using images Diane Waitkevich from the arts to illustrate the qualities of leaders. Dr. Picard is a distinguished member of the Alpha Chi Chapter and currently is a Professor at University of Massachusetts at undergraduate students inductees Amherst and serves as the Graduate Program Director and Collaborative PhD in Nursing Director. Bonnie Anderson Blair Armstrong Following her presentation, Dr. Picard joined the officiers Kelley Blouin and other Alpha Chi members in attendance in congratulat- Katherine Brennan Undergraduate Student Inductees (Left to Right): (Seated) Bonnie Anderson, Undergraduate Student Inductees (Left to Right): (Seated) Colleen Kehoe, ing the new inductees and engaging in individual discus- Laura Chaput Blair Armstrong, Kelly Blouin, Maria Domestico, Teresa Donahue, Micaela Kinneen, Laura McKinney, Sara Nicita, Kelly O'Leary, (Standing) sions. Members were encouraged to maintain their member- Jenna Commito (Standing) Melissa Donavan, Juliana Hayman, Kristin Jacques. Kathryn Poltack, Jina Rameau, Kerry Saughnessy. ship and to take on committee and leadership positions in Maria Domestico the organization. Teresa Donahue Melissa Donovan nurse leaders Siobhan Forbes Megan Green michelle richardson, rn, rm, bn, graduate diploma in law Julia Harris Lecturer and Coordinator of Bachelor of Nursing Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences Juliana Hayman Monash University School of Rural Health, Catherine Hickel Centre for Multi-Disciplinary Studies Kristin Jacques Moe Victoria, Australia Colleen Kehoe Micaela Kinneen elizabeth andrews-diluna, bsn, med © Carolyn LaMonica Clinical Nurse Expert Winchester Hospital Kelly McCabe Winchester, MA Laura McKinney Kathryn McLaughlin michelle freshman, mph, msn, aprn, bc, mscn Sara Nicita /Clinical Coordinator Kelly O'Leary Newton-Wellesley Hospital Department of Medicine Sarah Parker Newton, MA Katharine Patnode Kathryn Poltack mary r. poyner reed, rn, ms, cnrn, anp Jina Rameau Director or Neuroscience Nursing Jean Reidy Graduate Student Inductees (Left to Right): (Seated) Erin Bradley, Graduate Student Inductees (Left to Right): (Seated) Children’s Hospital Boston Kerry Shaughnessy Elizabeth Dunton, Jennifer Gillard, Michelle Hallor, Amy Levin, Maureen McLaughlin, Melissa Myers, Kate Pesce, Cristen Redeker, Boston, MA (Standing) Elisabeth McGunnigle, Anne Mahler. Stephanie Rydstrom, Christine Sharkey. 4 5 pekarski award essay annual research meeting

e r i n m a t h e w s ' m a y 10 , 2 0 0 6 metamorphosis awards & scholarships Metamorphosis is a striking developmental change in the educational standards? Why do nurses always stand in the The Annual Research meeting of Alpha Chi Chapter, Sigma Dianne Carroll, Chair of the Clinical Research Committee appearance or structure of a living organism, occurring sub- shadows? I will be a strong, motivating advocate for change Theta Tau International was held in the Heights Room on announced the research grant recipients to be Kate Gregory, sequent to birth. I see the nursing profession in the midst of in nursing. The appearance and structure of nursing IS the Chestnut Hill Campus on Wednesday, May 10 from 5.30 Mary Aruda, and Amanda Coakley. Tanya Gurian presented a professional metamorphosis. During the last few decades, changing to a more accountable and research based model P.M. to 9.00 P.M. New members were greeted by represen- the Chapter’s first outstanding poster award to Karen Daley our discipline has grown tremendously from the days of of practice, but we need fresh new voices to continue the tatives form the Membership Committee under the direction for her poster about depression in individuals with eating subservient caregivers into professional patient advocates journey. As the transformation in nursing continues, I will of Lynda Tyler-Viola and Norma Harrington. Tanya Gurian disorders. with knowledge rooted in nursing research. be there. Chair and members of the Research Development commit- tee hosted a poster presentation and research networking Joyce Pulcini presented slides showing her experience in As I glance into the future, I can see my own professional I will be there as an educator, both on a collegiate level and tables during the pre-meeting supper hour. the University’s Nicuaraga Immersion Project highlight- evolution paralleling the growth in professional nursing. I a national level. I envision myself teaching to fresh-minded ing the potential for educationa and service by nursing in love being a nurse and knowing that what I do at the bedside undergraduate nursing students who are just beginning The business meeting featured a report by outgoing the NUEVA VIDA (New Life) Clinic. She and Associate makes such a difference in the lives of my patients, but my their nursing journey. President Robin Wood who described her presidential activi- Professor Rona Krozy are organizing undergraduate and passion has always centered upon advancing nursing and ties and chapter accomplishments of the year: publication graduate participation in this clinic in January, 2007. They advocating for nurses. I entered the graduate program at I will be there as a leader, in the community and in the nurs- of two newsletters under direction of Kim Francis, a dona- are requesting monetary and medical supply donations. Boston College in 2003 because I knew that in order to help ing profession. We need leaders to influence the future of tion for hurricane Katrina relief to the American Red Cross. nursing advance as a profession, I needed more knowledge nursing towards evidence-based practice and higher stan- Robin conducted the installation of incoming officers Lois The program meeting featured Susan Gennaro, Florence and skills. As I prepare to graduate in May 2006, I look dards. I hope to be a leader by example. Haggerty, president, Nola Della Monica, secretary and Downs Professor at University of Pennsylvania and now at ahead into my future, perhaps 10 years from now, and this Sherri St. Pierre, Senior Counselor. Mary Arruda, Leadership New York University, who described her educational and is what I see. I will be there as a researcher, gaining new nursing knowl- Succession Committee member and chair of nominations research development career as a journey of Research into edge and providing more nursing language. Without a reported that in addition to these officers, Kiar First was Practice. She focused on the role of the nurse scholar in My personal goals and visions for myself focus on my knowledge base to stand on, nursing will fall backwards. If elected to the Governance Committee and Mary Reed to the building a healthy tomorrow. She emphasized the need desire and passion to be an advocate for nursing. I strongly we cannot articulate what we know and what we do, then Leadership Succession Committee. President Wood report- to help practicing nurses access evidence bases for prac- believe that nursing is one of the best professions and I will we are without worth. I envision myself being very active in ed that a poll of the membership regarding the financial tice and described several resource sites. The audience be there to share that excitement and enthusiasm with my nursing research, focusing on the standards that we set for implications of awarding contact hours provided a base for responded to her invitation to add to this list. Susan catego- colleagues, my patients, and my students. In 10 years, I will nursing practice and the educational requirements within further exploration by the executive committee. rized evidence for practice sites as providing evidence, inter- have completed my PhD in nursing. This continuation of my nursing. preting the evidence, and analyzing the benefits of the evi- education will partially complete my own metamorphosis A major feature of the meeting was the presentation of awards dence. Susan cautioned members to remember that a lack from a novice nurse to an expert nurse. A caterpillar knows that it is capable to becoming a beautiful and scholarships under the direction of Kristin Goodkoep of evidence of benefit does not mean there is no evidence butterfly, if given the nurturing and the opportunity to do so. and Rosanna DeMarco. Award recipients were Varina Nouza, of benefit. Susan offered suggestions for using evidence I have always questioned and challenged norms. Why has Nursing has given me that same opportunity. As I look into undergraduate student for Excellence in Innovative Nursing, to change practice such as reviewing and revising policies nursing allowed itself to be controlled by other profes- the future, I plan on nurturing this noble profession, as it Associate Professor Joyce Pulcini, the Chapter Biennial and procedures, changing the norms of a unit, instituting sions for so long? Why do we not hold ourselves to higher continues to blossom into a magnificent one. Mentor Award especially for her guidance of the program journal clubs, and designating stakeholders to involve. Her committee members, Erin Matthews, graduate student who eight steps to bring research to practice included gather- read her submission entitled “Metamorphosis” for the Mary ing organizational evidence, planning ahead, formatting Pekarski Memorial Essay Award. Kate McGowan. under- proposal in a moving way, developing specific practice graduate student, Lucy Dillon, graduate student and Dianne guidelines, identifying outcomes, involving all stakeholders, evidence-based practice Carroll, Nursing Leader received “Spirit of Sigma” Awards. starting small if need be and publishing the evidence.

17th international nursing research congress presenation nursing research congress patricia m. connors on The Alpha Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau was well The conference theme of evidence-based practice (EBP) was represented at the 17th International Nursing Research dominant throughout the three day conference and in the pre- patient problems Congress focusing on Evidence-Based Practice. The conference workshops, which were held on July 17 and 18, 2006. Conference this year was held in Montreal, Canada from During the preconference indepth workshops on implementing Patricia M. Connors, RNC, MS, WHNP, Perinatal Clinical using the NANDA Classification list and validated by a July 19-22, 2006. Alpha Chi members who presented are EBP and doing research using qualititative evidence. Nurse Specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, group of expert clinicians. as follows: presented “ The Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical Keynote speakers for the research conference included: Nurse Specialists Research Task Force’s (CNSRTF) CNSs have found this data helpful in guiding evidence- t Dr. June Horowitz, Dr. Kathryn Gregory and Dr. Joyce Pulcini t Dr. Margaret Harrison, RN, PhD on Improving health care Implementation of Evidence Based Practice Programs based practice initiatives, focusing staff development, artic- and BC doctoral students, Ann Cousins, & Joanne Wojcik. service delivery through collaborative research in Response to the Identification of Common Patient ulate nursing and linking the contributions of the nurse to Finding hidden clinical populations: Strategies for identifying t An international panel of experts on global collaborations in Problems, Level of Preparation and Adequacy of decreased length of stay and a reduction in the cost of care. women with post-partum depression. evidence-based practice Resources” at the 17th International Nursing Research Numerous programs and interventions have been identi- t Dr. Judith Vessey and Kathryn O’Neil. Advancing EBP in t Dr. Doris Grinspun on Transforming health care: Nursing Congress Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice in fied, developed and implemented by the clinical nurse spe- using a Practice Based Research Network holds the key. Montreal, Canada on July 22, 2006. As a representative cialists in relation to survey results. These include a 2 day (PBRN): Model for community nursing settings. of the CNSRTF, Pat presented information on the annual wound care program, airway management, violence, ethical t Marie DeSisto, Dr. Joyce Pulcini, Lynne McIntyre. School Conference participants enjoyed the lovely surroundings and MGH survey entitled “Common Patient Problems” which dilemmas and end of life issues. These programs have had based peak flow education and monitoring. culture of Montreal and look forward to the next Sigma Theta asks all staff nurses to rate and report on specific patient a positive impact on the ability of staff to be able to care for t Dr. Ann Dylis. Parent-Provider relationships: Parents of chil- Tau International Research Conference in Vienna, Austria in problems (nursing diagnoses) and their preparedness acutely ill patients using evidence-based practice in a sup- dren with neurofibromatosis speak. July 2007. to manage each problem. The patient list was generated portive, resource rich environment. 6 7 Mary Aruda spoke on the topic, “‘You are tured in “Seasoned for success,” an article presenter of an award at the celebration of focus group work, “Child witness to vio- May. The titles were: “Faculty development: lished in the Spring issue of the Journal of pregnant’ – ‘Who Me?:’ Options, counseling in the April 10th issue of Nursing Spectrum nursing excellence and living legends for the lence.” A state grant application submitted Helping new graduates choose oncology;” Ethnicity and Disease. and care coordination for adolescents,” at which discussed the need to transfer expert Mass. Association of Registered Nurses this by the HCVC and the Haverhill/Methuen “The experience of living with a spouse the Society of Adolescent Medicine’s annual knowledge, judgment and decision-making May to honor Ida Jean Orlando-Pelletier. Police Department received an award of with prostate cancer;” and “Caring for the Katharine O’Connor, M.S. ’62, C.A.G.S. meeting. She also provided instrumental from experiences nurses to novices. approximately $220,000. She has also patient after pelvic exenteration.” She also ‘68, professor emeritus at Fitchburg State input into the technical review of the School Mary E. Duffy published “Caregiver com- been accepted as a 2006 Fellow of the spoke on “Building a story: Word patterns College, passed away suddenly on July 25th. Based Abstinence Education Program, help- Judy Corbett was among the team of GI/ petence to prevent home injury to the care American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. in writing and quality of life in women with She had previously been active with Alpha ing the Mass. Department of Public Health Endoscopy nurses from Mass. General recipient with dementia” in Rehabilitation Together with doctoral candidate Annie advanced breast cancer” at ENRS in April. Chi Chapter, with the old Mass. Nurses select a vendor to implement a program Hospital who were voted the grand prize Nursing, 30. Lewis-O’Connor, she received a grant from Association, and was a founding member of based on public health tenets. She has winners of the Best Nursing Team contest the National Institute of Nursing Research Susan LaRocco is the project director of a the Massachusetts Association of Registered accepted the role of nurse consultant for the of Advance for Nurses. Laurel Eisenhauer, Loretta Higgins, and for their study, “Intimate partner violence textbook collection drive to aid the Winifred Nurses. Her presence will be missed. Boston College Campus School. Ronna Krozy have been granted retirement screening methods evaluation.” J. Harley in Ganta, Liberia. Maureen Curtis Cooper presents a poster from their faculty positions at the Connell The drive was noted in a May 22 item in Rita Olivieri was honored for twenty-five Maureen Banks, Barbara Madden, and on the staff-nurse-initiated Reiki Project at SON and were honored at a dinner in May. Barbara Hazard was interviewed by Fox25 Nursing Spectrum. years of the faculty service to the Connell Patricia Tripp were among the graduates Boston Medical Center at "Keys to Nursing Congratulations to them as they move on to News for their televising segment on the SON at a dinner in May. Also, she and the of the Connell SON Class of 1961 to attend Research in a Community Hospital" other matters. shortage of nurse educators. Patricia Maguire was recently named associ- online component for NU 580: Foundations their 45th reunion at Gasson Hall on June3rd. Conference at Winchester Hospital. She ate chief of operations and finance at Lahey of Teaching and Learning in Nursing have Much catching-up was accomplished with is a delegate to the Emergency Nurse Patricia Folcarelli was honored with a 2006 June Horowitz received two grants for her Clinic in Burlington. been nominated for the WebCT Exemplary their other classmates. Association annual meeting in San Antonio Excellence Award from Nursing Spectrum in studies, “Care interventions of depressed Project Award. and serves as the onsite coordinator for the for her work at Beth mothers and their children” and “The lived Ellen Mahoney, Sarah Penyack, and doctoral Kathleen Beyerman and Patricia Gordon of Emergency Nurse Association Leadership Israel Deaconess Medical Center, particular- experience of mothering after prison” from fellow Carrie MacLeod recently published Kathryn Pazola of Mass. General Hospital Winchester Hospital had their program of Challenge Conference in Boston planned ly in the implementation of nursing technol- the National Institutes for Health/National “Challenges to intervention implementa- published an article, “Learning to dance canine visiting to hospital patients featured for February, 2007. She will be teaching ogy and team development. She was quoted Institute of Nursing Research. She also did tion: Lessons learned in bathing persons with Sarah,” which can be found in the May in “Faithful companions” in the March 13th both a Trauma Nurse Core Course and in “Show me the evidence: Research-driven a presentation at Mass. General Hospital with Alzheimer’s Disease at home study” in 6th issue of Nursing Spectrum. issue of Advance for Nurses. an Emergency Pediatric Nurse Course in steps result in better care and quality,” on “Promoting responsiveness between Nursing Research, 55 (2S). Bermuda in November. Nursing Spectrum, February 27th on failure depressed mothers and their infants.” She Christina Pherson, a 2006 graduate of Ann Burgess presented the keynote address, to rescue and handwashing. published “Community-based postpartum Dorothy McCabe and Jacqueline Somerville the Connell SON, was nominated for the “Putting trauma on the radar screen: Rosanna DeMarco spoke on five recent depression screening within the first month were both quoted in The Boston Globe Finnegan Award for outstanding seniors. Mapping crime victims and their offend- occasions. The presentations included: Mary Patricia Gibbons has left Mass. General after delivery” in Contemporary Nurse, 21 (BostonWorks) article on clinical nurse spe- She was also in the Undergraduate Research ers,” at the April 2006 Sybil Palmer Bellos “Women’s voices, women’s lives: How AIDS Hospital and taken a position of associ- and co-authored with doctoral student Ann cialists, “One job, three hats.” Fellowship Program, and served as resident Lecture Series at the Yale University School service organizations can benefit from action ate chief nursing officer at Brigham and Cousins “Postpartum depression treatment assistant and tutor at Boston College as well of Nursing. She was quoted in The Boston research interventions” at the AIDS Action Women’s Hospital as well as executive direc- rates for at-risk women” in Nursing Research, Katelyn McGowan and Judith Vessey, pub- as in various volunteer programs in Boston, Globe for an article concerning a former Committee in February; “A culturally relevant tor of the Center for Nursing Excellence. 55 (2S). An article, “Teasing and bullying lished “A successful public health experiment: Virginia and Mississippi. child-care worker facing pornography charg- gender sensitive intervention for HIV African experiences of middle school students,” co- School nursing” in , 32(3). es and noted in “Super sleuth” in the American women and teens: Community Carol Glod was referenced in a Boston authored with Judith Vessey and previously Joyce Pulcini’s article, “Determining cri- February 27th issue of Advance for Nurses on based action research” at the April ENRS Herald on December 17th on “Cure for SAD noted in Member News, was named one of Linda McKay was selected this summer as teria for excellence in nurse practitioner the effectiveness of forensic nurses. pre-conference in Philadelphia, “The future is illuminating.” the top five downloaded articles from the the interim chairperson of the Department education: Use of the Delphi Technique,” of the doctor of nursing practice degree” Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses of Nursing at Fitchburg State College. was published in Nursing Outlook. She Diane Carroll, a clinical nurse specialist at the May Northeast Regional Practitioner Janice Goodman received the Sharon Davies Association’s website. recently received the NONPF Outstanding at Mass. General Hospital, received the Conference in Manchester, NH, “Silence Memorial Award from Freedom form Fear, a Sandra Mott spoke at the annual conven- Nurse Practitioner Educator Award as well Massachusetts Association of Registered kills: The ethical imperative to provide feed- national non-profit mental illness organiza- Elizabeth Howard has been named research tion of the Society of Pediatric Nurses. as a Teaching and Mentoring Grant in the Nurses 2006 Award for Excellence in Nursing back” at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute tion. scholar at the Institute on Urban Health at Her research presentation was “Parenting amount of $15,000 from Boston College Research at the Associations’ Annual Spring Preceptor Workshop, and “Creating intergen- Northeastern University. the chronically ill child: A qualitative meta- for the web-based enhancement of clinical Convention. This award was presented by erational dialogue on women’s issues: BC’s Elizabeth Grady presented some of the synthesis.” At this event, she also officially nurse specialist nursing courses offered on June Horowitz and nominated by Maryjoan Tuesday morning women” at the Institute of awards at the celebration of nursing excel- Dorothy Jones, Callista Roy and Lois began her tenure as President of the organi- off-campus sites. Ladden, Jacqueline Somerville and Dorothy Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry lence and living legends for the Mass. Haggerty presented “Mentoring Ph.D. stu- zation. She has been serving as a presenter, Jones. She was also honored with a 2006 Summer 2006 Conference. She has also Association of Registered Nurses this May. dents” at the January AACN Annual Doctoral mentor, and resource leader for Children’s Boston College promoted Catherine Read to Excellence Award from Nursing Spectrum been appointed as a mentor for the Journal One was presented to Rita P. Kelleher, Education Conference in San Diego. Hospital Boston’s initiative to promote the rank of associate professor with tenure for her role as a teacher and mentor of staff of the Association of AIDS Care as part of the whom more senior members of Alpha Chi Evidence Based Practice in clinical practice. this Spring. nurses, particularly in the area of designing, Distinguished Writer Mentorship Program, Chapter will remember as dean of the SON Jenifer Kaufman of Beth Israel Deaconess Her topic was” Critically appraising qualita- conducting and presenting research. and was named an associate member of the from the 40s through the late 60s. A second Hospital was profiled in “On the fast track tive evidence.” Moriah Rogers received one of two Academic Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center in the was to Karen Daly, a doctoral student at the to success,” published in Nursing Spectrum, Achievement Awards at the BC Graduate Joyce Clifford, Ellen Long-Middleton and Jean Cancer Nursing Research Program. Connell SON. March 27th. This article on accelerated mas- Laura Mylott received the Massachusetts Student Association Annual Banquet in Weyman are currently serving on the region- ter’s programs also quoted Catherine Read. Association of Registered Nurses 2006 Early April. al Advisory Spectrum. Mary Ellen Doona authored a number of Margaret Hamilton was been appointed Career Award at the Associations’ Annual articles in the Massachusetts Report on director of the school of nursing and director Susan Kelly-Weeder authored “Modifiable Spring Convention. She was recognized for Alice Rose has been appointed associate Amanda Coakley authored “A complementary Nursing. In the March issue, she wrote of professional development at St. Joseph risk factors for impaired fertility in women: competency early in a teaching career. director of North Hill, a continuing care modality” in the July 17th issue of Advance “A tribute to Howard Gotlieb: Preserver Health Service (Rhode Island). What nurse practitioners need to know” in retirement community. for Nurses. of nursing’s memory” and, in the June Journal of Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 18. Angela Nannini co-authored “The prevalence issue, “Stella Goostray: A tiny principal- Joellen Hawkins and the Haverhill Community of blood pressure and cholesterol monitor- Callista Roy gave a series of keynote speech- Edward Coakley’s research on the life and ity of power” and “One nurse’s memories Violence Coalition have been funded $1,000 Margaret Laccetti presented multiple post- ing in Boston among non-Hispanic blacks, es in Chia, Colombia, including “Philosophy work patterns of nurses over fifty was fea- of service in Vietnam.” She also was the by Verizon Community Program for their ers at the Society in Hispanics, and non-Hispanic whites,” pub- as basis of knowledge for practice using

8 9 the Roy Adaptation Model,” and “Levels of ing education project ”Creating careers in theory and knowledge for practice using the geriatric advanced practice nursing. call for abstracts fall 2006 calendar Roy Adaptation Model.” She also consulted at the Universidad de la Sabana School Judith Vessey recently authored a chapter, of Nursing and the Clinica Universitaria “School nurses’ roles related to research,” Teleton. She was honored by Boston College in School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text. May 16 - annual spring with a Distinguished Teaching and Research She presented “Back to the future: Re- additional Award at the May annual Faculty Day. envisioning graduate nursing education” research program date event time place dates: at the Society of Pediatric Nurses Annual Abstract submissions are invited for post- Jacqueline Somerville, associate chief nurse Convention in April. She gave two pre- er presentation at the Alpha Chi Chapter Wed. Sept. 13, 2006 Executive Board Meeting 5:30 - 7:00 Cushing 413 Membership Application: at Mass. General Hospital, received the sentations at the National Association of Annual Spring Research Program scheduled Committee Orientation 7:00 - 8:30 Cushing 411 December 8, 2006 2006 Scholarship for Nurse Executives at Nurse Practitioners Conference held in for Wednesday, May 16, 2007. Abstracts are the annual convention of the American Washington, DC: ”Of sticks and stones: invited for the following categories: Organization of Nurse Executives in April. Recognizing and helping kids at psycho- Mon. Oct. 16, 2006 Founder's Night 7:00 - 9:00 Cushing 207 Newsletter Deadlines: She was quoted in “Reality check,” an article social risk from teasing and bullying,” and February 7, 2007 (Spring) t Completed Research on hiring new graduate nurses published in “Contemporary perspectives on treating Wed. Nov. 15, 2006 Executive Board Meeting 5:00 - 7:00 Cushing 413 the March 27 issue of Advance for Nurses. ADHD.” She recently served as a review- t Proposal in Development er on the U.S. DHHS Bureau of Health t Scholarly Literature Review Research Applications: Rachel Spector was appointed a visiting Professions Nursing Education, Practice Sun. Jan. 24, 2007 Executive Board Meeting 5:30 - 7:00 Murray Room March 9, 2007 professor at the Hebrew University in and Retention (NEPR) grant review team, Abstracts are limited to a maximum of 500 (snow date Jan. 31) Winter Business Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 Murray Room Jerusalem. She was also awarded the Lady received an award for $3125 from NAPNAP/ words. Research abstracts should include: Gorman Dinner & Program 7:00 - 8:00 Murray Room Awards, Essays and Mentor: Davis Fellowship. She has been working Wyeth Pharmaceuticals for a MASNRN proj- study purpose, methods, results, conclusions. April 13, 2007 with the faculty in the CSON to develop con- ect promoting immunizations in students Submit a cover sheet that includes: the title tent in cultural competency and a program with chronic conditions. She also appeared of the research, name and degrees of author(s), of research in this topic. on Boston Neighborhood Network to dis- address and telephone number(s) or email of cuss teasing and bullying on January 17, author(s); for corresponding author(s) include Maureen Streff was presented with the Nancy 2006. In addition, she has been named a address, phone, email, and 3 copies of the 2007 award newsletter M. Valentine Excellence in Leadership Award member of “Improving follow-up to new- abstract. All individuals are invited to submit. at the March annual conference of the New born hearing screening by working through Materials presented elsewhere are welcome. nominations staff England Chapter of the American Psychiatric the M dical Home Learning Collaborative,” a An award is given for the best poster. Nurses’ Association. At the conference, she part of the National Initiative for Children’s Editor Graphic Designer also presented her research, “Older women Healthcare Quality. submission deadline: The Awards and Scholarship Committee of Alpha Chi Chapter, chaired by Kristin Goedkoop, has recently telling their stories: Implications for health postmarked by March 30, 2007. revised the criteria for Chapter awards. The membership is encouraged to submit nominations for the following Kim Francis Chad Minnich care providers.” Barbara Wolfe has been appointed to the awards: Nursing Science: Adults and Older Adults Associate Editors Photographer Patricia Tabloski participated in a roundta- Study Section, Center for Scientific Review Send abstracts to: excellence in biannual Zanifer John-Bayard Barbara Madden Steven Vedder ble discussion titled “Nursing care of older for the term July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2009. Jean Oneil women” published by AWHONN Lifelines She will review and make recommendations Boston College, Connell School of Nursing innovative nursing practice mentor award Serena Woller on May 18, 2006. She delivered a number on grant applications submitted to the 202 Cushing Hall Purpose: 1. To recognize an undergraduate Purpose: To recognize a member whose leader- Contributors of presentations: “ NIH, and survey the status of research in 140 Commonwealth Ave. student in one of his or her clinical rota- ship has positively influenced an individual(s) Review Program” at the American Nurses their science fields. She has also received Chestnut Hall, MA 02467 tions that contributes to improvement in development. Eligibility: Any individual Barbara Wolfe & Adrian Smith Credentialing Center in April; “Effect of a National Institute of Mental Health grant or patient care. 2. To foster professional and who is a member of the Alpha Chi Chapter. music and noise/light reduction program for her study “Seratonin regulation in eating Submit online at : www.bc.edu/sigma public awareness of achievements in nursing. Deadline: April 10, 2005. Criteria: The recipi- on sleep and agitation of nursing home resi- disorders.” Eligibility: Any undergraduate nursing student ent shall be a member whose leadership has dents with dementia” at the May American Notification of acceptance will be mailed to who is a member of the Alpha Chi Chapter. positively influenced an individual(s) develop- talent Geriatric Society Meeting in Chicago; “The Robin Wood published an article, “Assessing corresponding authors by April 25, 2007. Deadline: April 10, 2005. Amount: $300. ment by: 1. Helping in developing chapter potential for sleep disruption with adminis- cognitive ability in research: Use of MMSE A nursing innovation including: leaders. 2. Creating new directions for profes- search tration of PRN drugs in nursing home resi- with minority populations and elderly adults Criteria: dents” and “Health assessment of the older with low education levels” in Journal of 1. A creative original approach to a clinical sional growth. 3. Promoting a positive chapter adult” at the Tenth Annual Karen O’Neil Gerontological Nursing, 32. situation. 2. Implementation of the image. Submission of Nominations: 1. The Conference at Caritas Norwood Hospital in doctoral colloquia approach in nursing practice. 3. Evidence of nomination must be in letter form and should The following chapter leadership May. She was awarded a three-year Palliative Cathy Wrotney published an article in the improved patient outcome(s). Submission of outline how the person has met the above cri- position is currently open: Care Grant by HRSA in the amount of December issue of MEDSURG Nursing enti- Nominations: 1. A 500-word description of teria. 2. A nominator can be a chapter member $728,303 and a $11,853 grant from the John tled “Osteoporosis: What women want to fall 2006 the clinical improvement that includes criteria or a non-chapter member. 3. If attainable, t Editor A. Hartford Foundation for “Geriatric nurs- know.” listed above. 2. One letter of support for the a resume or curriculum vitae should also be In charge of editing, writing, and nomination from a faculty member. 3. Include submitted. cordinating with newsletter com- program a cover page with title of the project and Date: 11 September, 2006 submitter’s name, address, and telephone sigma mittee members. Topic: Moral Stewardship number. 4. Submissions can be sent via mail chapter leadership Place: Walsh Function Room, Walsh Hall or e-mailed. spirit award If you are interested or want to suggest Purpose: To recognize member(s) who have demon- another member as a good candidate, Date: 16 October, 2006 strated the mission, vision, and values of Sigma please contact Mary Arruda, Chair of Topic: Challenges in Contemp. Health Care mary pekarski memorial award Theta Tau. Three spirit awards will be awarded: the Nominating Committee at Mary. a s h o wc a s e o f Place: Murray Function Room, Yawkey Center one to an undergraduate nursing student, one to a [email protected] for outstanding essay graduate nursing student, and one to a community Date: 13 November, 2006 Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate student leader. Eligibility: Any member of Sigma Theta Tau. Topic: Tranlational Research members of Alpha Chi Chapter. Deadline: Deadline: April 10, 2005. Amount: $300 to each Place: Walsh Function Room, Walsh Hall April 10, 2005. Amount: $300. Criteria: A award recipient. Criteria: The recipient(s) shall be excellence 500- word essay describing how you see your- a member who displays evidence of contributions visit us on the Alpha Chi Chapter is one of 9 chap- as a framework to promote human dig- Date: 11 December, 2006 self at a time in the future to be determined to improving care in the academic and/or com- world wide web ters in region 15 that will be recog- nity. Noting the results of a legislative by you. From the perspective of that future nized in the Showcase of Excellence at study indicating that legislators view Topic: Exemplars of Nursing: Alumni Panel munity setting through the following attributes: Place: Murray Function Room, Yawkey Center time, describe how you exemplify excellence in 1. Leadership. 2. Dedication. 3. Respect. 4. Collaboration. the September Leadership meeting in nursing testimony to be more focused nursing. Criteria by which essays will be Indiannapolis. Our entry highlighted on professional nursing issues than 5. Imagination. 6. Humor. 7. Intuition. 8. Creativity. http://www.bc.edu / sigma the induction ceremony as a forum for on health issues of societal concern, Doctoral Colloquia are informal scholarly dis- judged: 1. Creative thought. 2. Originality. 9. Collegiality. 10. Compassion. Submission of knowledge transmission to both induct- she highlighted the need for nursing to cussions of selected research and professions 3. Presentation. 4. General writing style. Nominations: Candidates for these awards are ees and families. As speaker at the “integrate theory, research and practice issues. Each session is open to interested to be nominated by faculty or, in the case of the induction, Dr. Perry spoke of her disser- within a broader framework that effects members of the Academic Community. All Applications for all awards are available on-line at community leader candidate, someone that works Colloquia are held from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. with the community leader candidate. tation work on “transcendent pluralism” change on the wider societal level”. www.bc.edu/sigma/ 10 11 share with us the exciting things that are happening in your life: a new job, a promotion, a move,attended an interesting conference, recent award, recent publication, degree earned, a child or grandchild, a retirement ... we will share your news in a future newsletter

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