Volume 6 Issue 2 October/November 2014 Alumni Times

QUARTERLY CLARKSON COLLEGE ALUMNI NEWSLETTER

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2 President’s Message: Progress & Change Are All Around Alumni Referral: Help to Prepare Future Health Care Leaders 3 Alumni Scholarship Donations 4 Alumni Golf Tournament 5 Honorary Alumni Award Update 6 Proving She’s Prepared to Be the Best 7 Capstone Review by Alumni Association Board 9 Mother Knows Best College Progress Update & Annual 10 Reunions Full of Reminiscing Report Summation 12 Omaha Tour Held During Alumni By Dr. Louis Burgher, Clarkson College President Weekend 14 Continuing Education Event: Summer was a busy time! August Business programs were nationally ranked Care Under Fire graduation was a great event with a full No. 5 for affordability. house. Fall classes started Aug. 25 with an ›› We continue to graduate ’s 15 Dinner Concludes Alumni enrollment that exceeded 1,200 students. largest BSN class for a single campus, and Weekend Our fifth floor faculty office renovation is the Radiologic Technology class and the 16 Record Inductees at Omicron complete and looks terrific. PTA class remain the largest in the state. Epsilon Induction Ceremony Yearly, we submit our previous year’s results ›› Board scores by all graduates continue to 17 Tremblay Receives Clinical and upcoming year’s planned budget to the exceed local and national averages. Excellence Award (formerly The Nebraska ›› We continue to rank second out of Medical Center) Board of Directors, as well 18 Campus Renovation: Fifth Floor 13 Nebraska private colleges and as our own Board of Directors. Why the universities for cost of tuition and fees 19 August 2014 Graduates Nebraska Medicine Board? Perhaps you (see chart on page 2), keeping our have heard of Sutton’s Law! increases minimal. Here is the essence of our report: ›› We opened a study hall in the skywalk The Alumni Times is a quarterly publication across 42nd Street and are in the planning ›› Our two Doctoral programs (Doctor of that is distributed by the Alumni Association process for a new (second) simulation lab. Nursing Practice and Doctor in Health of Clarkson College at 101 South 42 Street, Education and Leadership) are fully A lot of exciting developments are on the Omaha, Neb. 68131. For story or photo operational and classes enrolled. horizon, including a new parking garage, a submissions, please contact Rita VanFleet, ›› We continue to receive national nearby hotel and new clinical space. Alumni Coordinator, at 402.552.3516 or via recognition. This year our Health Care continued on page 2 e-mail at [email protected].

Alumni Times 1 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE GIVING BACK Progress & From page 1 Alumni Scholarship Donations Change Are All College Progress Update & Annual Report Summation Sept. 1, 2013 through Aug. 31, 2014 The College continues to be successful in care services.” Our graduates are prepared to Below is a listing of donors who have given Jane Horky Harpenau (‘73) Mr. & Mrs. Tedd Stessman Around “preparing students to professionally provide be the best and are employed at health care to the Alumni Scholarship Fund. These In memory of Dr. Pat Perry. In memory of William L. Gayer. high quality, ethical and compassionate health facilities across the country. donations are greatly appreciated and assist Fall always brings Norma Hintz (‘87, ‘88) Jane Swartz the Association in continuing to be able to about beautiful 2014-15 Neb. Independent Colleges’ Tuition & Fees In memory of of my husband of 52 years, Don. In memory of William L. Gayer. changes in our award scholarships. A special thank you is

environment. From COLLEGECLARKSON extended to all who have given to this fund. Sue Jackson Peterson (‘64) Stephanie Terrell (‘07) crisp cool mornings Gary Javitch (‘05) Connie Van Buren

to leaves changing to $32,000 *

UP TO BRYAN LGH BRYAN $99 In memory of William L. Gayer. beautiful fall colors.

COLLEGE OF ST. MARY Rose Jones *

This is one of my BELLEVUE $24,000 Laura B. Beatty In memory of William L. Gayer. Rita VanFleet (‘67, ’94, ‘06) favorite times of year! In memory of William L. Gayer. In honor of Mary Margaret Schaffner and Ann Mary Kay Jordan (‘74) Van Hoff.

Just as fall changes CONCORDIA Stan & Pat Beckwith In memory of Janice Wheeler Bergren (‘76). CREIGHTON $16,000 METHODIST WESLEYAN HASTINGS

the world around us, Clarkson College is MIDLAND In memory of William L. Gayer. Melissa Van Wey (‘63) Jeanette Kassmeier (‘72, ‘86) DOANE GRACE always changing and improving! During UNION In memory of Mary Sorgenfrie Donaldson.

$8,000 YORK Beverly Bethart (‘98) the summer months, the fifth floor faculty Joan Killinger (‘64) In memory of Mary Burnett Marshall. Eileen Walsh offices were renovated and made into In memory of Thomas M. Davies. In memory of William L. Gayer. private suites. A beautiful and much- Joan Blum (‘81, ‘86, ‘01) needed change. The College is also in the Mr. & Mrs. Jim La Chappelle TUITION/YEAR * BASED ON 30 CREDIT HOURS/YEAR Linda Rich Wax (‘64) planning stages of a second simulation lab Mr. & Mrs. Bill Brannen In memory of William L. Gayer. and a much-needed parking structure to In memory of William L. Gayer. Marcia Weeks (‘65) Rosemary Lebeda (‘00) increase parking availability. You can read In memory of her grandmother, Virda Susan Bristol (‘78) more in this issue on all our updates. Carol McCall (‘68) Fitzgerald. Alumni Referral: Help to Prepare In memory of Mr. James Canedy and Dr. In memory of Sharlene Hansen. Similarly, the Clarkson College Alumni Future Health Care Leaders Patricia Perry. Patricia Wills (‘55) Association is working to update and add Constance McDonell Mr. & Mrs. James Burns Kirk & Emily Wynn new events in the upcoming year. We In memory of William L. Gayer. Alumni of Clarkson College continue to In memory of William L. Gayer. In memory of William L. Gayer. are always working to meet the needs of promote their educational experience years Susan & Charles McLaughlin students while reaching out to current after graduation. One of the ways to do this Joan Carver (’54) Barbara Lynch Young (‘55) In memory of William L. Gayer. alumni and encouraging connections. is by referring students to the College. Many In memory of her husband, Bruce Young. Janet Danforth-Bacon (’73) We hope you will attend some of our new of our students choose to attend Clarkson Letitia Naprstek (‘68) events, which include a networking night, College based on a referral or conversation Carla Dirkschneider (’07) In memory of Sharlene Hansen. $100 TO $499 the second annual golf event and many with one of our alumni. Your conversations more. Do you have an idea for an event Karen Dorf (‘64) Cheryl Olomon (‘71) with prospective students have a significant Mathew Beeman (‘07) alumni might enjoy? I would love to hear In memory of Mary Sorgenfrie Donaldson impact on their college choice. The College Jackie Parmenter (‘93, ‘09) In memory of William Bailley III, U.S. Army. from you and your ideas. and the Alumni Association would like to and Norma White. recognize and thank you through our Alumni Susan Pinquoch (‘68) Susan S. Butler We are also welcoming new and returning THIS YEAR’S IPAD DRAWING WINNER, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Erickson Referral program. In memory of Bev Andersen and Marcia In memory of Drexel Sibbernsen, Jr. members; please feel free to contact me for LYDIA RYAN, WITH HER HUSBAND KALLEN In memory of William L. Gayer. & DAUGHTER NORA. (Green) Stoller. a membership form if you need one! Carole Engquist How the Alumni Referral program works Susan Flurry (’85) Mike & Sue Pryor For each student that lists you as an alumni of the fast-track Bachelor of Science in Mr. & Mrs. Brian Fell Susan Garwood (’64) In memory of William L. Gayer. referral on his or her application, the College Nursing program. She currently works as In memory of William L. Gayer. will send you a $25 gift card once the a charge nurse and a registered nurse on Betty Gosada, honorary alumna Susan & Charles McLaughlin Mr. & Mrs. Neil Fell student begins classes. You have the option the med/surg floor at Geary Community In memory of William L. Gayer. Rachel Thompson, M.S.N., R.N. (’04, ‘12) to apply this gift card toward an Alumni Hospital in Junction City, Kan. John Hammon & Jennifer Haller In memory of William L. Gayer. Alumni Association President Association membership or renewal. In In memory of William L. Gayer. Rosalie Ross (‘52) Lydia felt that her Clarkson College Gloria Gross PH 402 552 3569 addition to the gift card, your name will be In memory of William L. Gayer. education prepared her to take boards and Janet Hansen (‘92) In memory of Drexel Sibbernsen, Jr. [email protected] added to a drawing for an iPad. The drawing accept a job right after graduation. She In memory of Wendell Oderkirk. Susanne M. Soppe (‘78) takes place every summer, and the winner is Maureen Kelpe (‘72, ‘83) said, “Even though being a brand new nurse In memory of Arthur Adams and Thomas announced in the Alumni Times. Angela Hemminger (‘67, ‘91) was stressful at times, I had the confidence Adams. Debra Kozeny (‘77, ‘94) This year’s drawing winner and critical thinking skills to provide the Claire Hewitt Gary & Cheryl Sortino Annette LeRoy, honorary alumna patient the best quality care because of my In memory of William L. Gayer. Congratulations to Lydia Ryan, this year’s In memory of William L. Gayer. iPad drawing winner. Lydia is a 2012 alumna education at Clarkson College.” continued on page 5

2 October/November 2014 Alumni Times 3 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Alumni Golf Tournament From page 3 Hole in one for fun during the event Alumni Scholarship Donations

An Alumni Association-sponsored golf $100 TO $499 tournament was held on July 11 at Pacific Springs Golf course on 168th and Pacific Mr. & Mrs. Donald Mathiasen Streets in Omaha. This is the first golf event In memory of William L. Gayer. the Alumni Association has sponsored in Kiley Maxwell-Ward (‘79, ‘85) several years, and it was deemed a fun In memory of Kenneth J. Maxwell, M.D. afternoon by all in attendance. DR. ANDREIA NEBEL STANDS ALONGSIDE ALUMNI THE WARM Virginia McDermott (‘64) Thank yous are extended to Rachel WEATHER DIDN’T ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT, In memory of Sharon Gordon Binder (’64) RACHEL THOMPSON, AFTER Thompson and Nickki Hardin for organizing DAMPEN THE EXCITEMENT OF and Norma White Abood (‘64). RECEIVING THE HONORARY the event, as well as the event assistant Jackie NURSING FACULTY ALUMNI AWARD ON SEPT. 19 Parmenter for all of her work in making this MEMBER TRACEY Linda Miller (‘64) AT THE ALUMNI DINNER. run so smoothly. The staff at Pacific Springs OZZELLO. The Nebraska Medicine (formerly was exceptional, as well. known as The Nebraska Medical Center) Honorary Alumni Award Update Five teams consisting of four persons each Executive Office played the Nine Hole 4-Person Scramble. In memory of Drexel Sibbernsen, Jr. PTA Program Director Dr. Andreia Nebel 2014 recipient On each hole, each player hit a tee shot. Chera Tremblay (‘08) We announced in the January/February 2014 of the events herself, as well as recruited The team then selected one of the tee shots from which to play. edition of the Alumni Times that the Alumni many of the PTA alumni to volunteer. Dr. All team members then hit from the selected position. This was Ann Van Hoff, honorary alumna Association Board had decided to reinstate Nebel is an extremely ethical and honest repeated until the ball was holed out. NICKKI HARDIN (‘95, ‘97) & JACKIE the Honorary Alumni Award. This award is individual who expects the same of her After all players finished their rounds they enjoyed a burger bar dinner. PARMENTER $500 AND UP being given for the first time in several years, students. She stresses professionalism Pin prizes were given with items going to: (‘93, ‘09) ENJOY and the award presentation will be a yearly with them and has a very unique way of THE DRIVE & Carole Engquist (‘83) tradition at the September alumni dinner. supporting them and encouraging them ›› Ponzu Sushi & Grill gift card for closest to pin second shot on Hole CONVERSATION The purpose of this award is to recognize to reach higher than they think they can #1: Colleen Nielson ON THEIR WAY TO Ann Van Hoff, honorary alumna THE NEXT HOLE. and honor individuals who are not Clarkson go. She is a strong believer in community ›› Runza gift card for closest to pin from tee on Hole #2: Erin Jordan College graduates; have strong commitment involvement and encourages her students ›› Greek Islands gift card for longest putt holed on Hole #3: Greg DONATE and extraordinary leadership to the to do the same through her example and Acero organization; and have made significant expectations. Donations to the scholarship fund are contributions to the organization’s well- Dr. Nebel has several professional ›› Dudley’s Pizza & Tavern gift card for closest to pin from off green on welcomed at any time throughout the year. being in support of its Mission and goals. affiliations, including being a member of Hole #4: Rachel Thompson This is an excellent way to recognize or This year’s recipient was Dr. Andreia Nebel. the American Physical Therapy Association ›› Cantina Laredo gift card for closest to outhouse on Hole #5: memorialize someone while helping students Dr. Nebel was chosen for her total support (APTA) and the Nebraska Physical Therapy Cheyenne Hanson meet the financial challenges of their college ALUMNI and involvement in the overall Mission Association (NPTA). She is also a Nebraska education. Donations may be sent to Alumni ›› Pana 88 gift card for longest drive in fairway on Hole #6: Allison ASSOCIATION and Values of the College. Dr. Nebel is the Student Special Interest Group (NSSIG) Coordinator, Clarkson College, 101 South Acero PRESIDENT RACHEL Director of the Physical Therapist Assistant Liaison for the NPTA. She is a Commission THOMPSON (‘04, 42 Street, Omaha, Neb. 68131. Make checks (PTA) Program and an Associate Professor on Accreditation in Physical Therapy ›› Petrow’s gift certificate for closest to pin second shot on Hole #7: ‘12) & HUSBAND payable to “Alumni Association Scholarship at Clarkson College. She has been with the Education (CAPTE) site reviewer. She Bob Snider CLARK (‘06, ‘13) ARE Fund.” The Alumni Association is very grateful ALL SMILES. College since August 2004. She obtained is a Therapy Ed PTA Board Preparation ›› Lo Sole Mio gift card for longest putt holed on Hole #8: Carly Snider to all who have so generously donated. her Bachelor of Science degree from Instructor and a mentor for first-year ›› The Grey Plume gift basket for closest to pin from off green on Hole If any errors have occurred in the listings, Montana State University in Bozeman, Mont. Clarkson College students. Her work #9: Caleb Nielson notify [email protected]. in May 1999. She majored in Health and extends into the community through her All attempts have been made to correctly Human Development, as well as completed Further prizes were given in a drawing those, including: a Visa gift card involvement with Lutheran Family Services, acknowledge all donations made within this all course work for the athletic training from Gretna Auto, and business establishment gift cards from Crave, Healthy Families, Special Olympics, the time period. Apologies are extended for any curriculum. She received her Doctorate of Corky Canvas, Lansky’s, the Dinner Detective, Godfather’s Pizza and Open Door Mission, MS Forward and other omissions or errors. Physical Therapy from Mama’s Pizza. initiatives. in Omaha, Neb. in May 2002. On a personal note Dr. Nebel is married to In spite of the hot humid afternoon, it was a fun time for all. The Alumni LEFT TO RIGHT, Dr. Nebel is a very strong supporter of Michael Nebel. They have two children—a Association looks forward to hosting this event again in 2015. TAMI HANSEN (‘89), CHEYENNE the Clarkson College Alumni Association. son, Tye, and a daughter, Ryley. Living with HANSEN, CALEB She keeps her graduates apprised of the the family are their two dogs Byzkit and NIELSEN & COLLEEN upcoming events and encourages their Tank. The Nebels live on an acreage outside NEILSEN (‘89). participation. She has participated in many of Thurman, Iowa.

4 October/November 2014 Alumni Times 5 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Proving She’s Prepared to Be the Best Capstone Review by Alumni Association Board Alumna Adrienne Carney takes on role as the Director of Nursing and Surgical Services at Kearney Graduate capstone project review for August 2014 graduates Regional Medical Center, a new acute care hospital in Kearney, Neb. Each semester, the master’s degree-seeking a viable for-profit urgent care center hinges on Prochaska’s Transtheoretical Model of By Mikaela Yeager, Marketing Specialist students prepare a Capstone project that generating start-up capital, market selection, Behavior Change (TTM) explains that tailoring reflects an investigation into a question of business location, start-up execution, and an intervention to an individual or population’s Eight years ago, role at Children’s Hospital and Medical her fair share of them. “The idea of starting practical importance by utilizing the critical operational modeling. The purpose of this level of knowledge and motivation results Adrienne Carney Center where, after just one year of service, something from the ground up (literally my thinking skills, knowledge, strategies, theories business plan was to address these variables, in the most successful behavior change. was celebrating the she received a promotion and became the first tour of the hospital required a hard- and principles learned throughout their conduct a needs analysis, attract investors and Based on the TTM theoretical framework, completion of her Education and Performance Improvement hat) was what drew me to this opportunity. course of study. The final outcome of this lenders, and launch the proposed business. In the best intervention to address the WIC Bachelor of Science Manager for the Surgical Services Challenges in this role are a daily occurrence, experience includes completion of a scholarly, depth market research, including a survey of population’s lack of knowledge is education. in Nursing degree department. Shortly after she enrolled in which keeps me on my toes and keeps evidence-based document that can be further area residents, established that the proposed The health care provider can play a pivotal from Clarkson the DNP program at Creighton University, me constantly thinking of creative ways to revised for potential publication or an actual market has the population and demographics role by educating high-risk clients in College and settling Adrienne accepted a position as a medical approach situations.” document that can be used by practitioners, necessary to support market entrance. efforts to increase compliance with AAP in comfortably to her device sales representative with I-Flow, a educators, administrators or clients. Models were then developed, using industry recommendations. Findings can also guide job as a staff nurse division of Kimberly Clark Healthcare. “This “The idea of starting standards for volume, patient acuity, payer future research to identify educational ADRIENNE CARNEY in the operating role was both a clinical and a sales position, The advisors from each of the graduate mix and reimbursement rates, to forecast modalities that increase adherence to screen room at Methodist which allowed me to travel throughout the programs submitted their top project something from growth and revenues based on current and time limits. Hospital. Just seven years, two degrees state and become involved in the regional abstracts to the Alumni Association Board the ground up was potential market usage. Finally, the business and an ample amount of experience later, anesthesia programs in many different subcommittee for review. The committee plan was validated using a five year pro forma Adrienne made a significant career leap when hospitals. One of the connections I made rated and ranked each submission following what drew me to the developed by calculating detailed start-up she became the Director of Nursing and during my time in medical device sales led me the established rubric. Three winners were The Effects of Policy Review & Education opportunity.” and operational costs, investment capital Surgical Services at Kearney Regional Medical to my current position.” awarded: David Larrick’s abstract Business of Nurse Identification of Patients as Risk and repayment rates, projected volumes Hospital—a title that would make even the Plan for a Free Standing, Unaffiliated, Non- for Suicide by Amber Benson Now, more than one year into her position at ADRIENNE CARNEY, and revenues, and the costs associated with most seasoned nurse proud. So, what was it D.N.P., R.N., CNOR Franchised, For-Profit Urgent Care Center Kearney Regional Medical Center, Adrienne is growth and inflation. Positive returns, from Medical/Surgical nurses are in a prime that Adrienne, just 29 years old at the time, (advisor Dr. Jody Woodworth) was awarded running full force. As the Director of Nursing the point of inception, proved the proposed position to assess suicide risk in hospitalized had that earned her the job? first place. Second place went to Theresa and Surgical Services, she is responsible for Adrienne attributes much of her success not business model could be viable even with patients, but many cite barriers to doing so Neff for her abstract Knowledge of Screen Let’s start with her education. When Adrienne the operation of the following departments: to her high level of knowledge or expertise aggressive cost estimates and conservative (Valente & Saunders, 2004). This study aimed Time Recommendations among WIC Clients graduated with her BSN degree in 2006, Med-Surg, ICU, Pre-Op and PACU, Outpatient but to her ability to seek out the answers in forecasts for volume and revenue. to determine the effects of an educational & Caregivers (advisor Dr. Layna Himmelberg). she didn’t call it quits there. Four years later, Services, Endoscopy, the Operating Room, instances when she is uncertain. “I learned program on identifying patients at risk for Amber Benson was awarded the third place she became a two-time Clarkson College Sterile Processing, Informatics, Medical that valuable piece of information first during suicide, personal barriers to assessment, and certificate for her abstractThe Effects of Policy graduate when she earned her Master of Staff Affairs, the Emergency Department my graduate education at Clarkson College. following hospital policy while performing Review & Education on Nurse Identification of Knowledge of Screen Time Science in Nursing degree with a focus (opening in the future), Clinical Education “When I am working with the managers in my suicide risk assessments. Nurses from the Patients as Risk for Suicide (advisor Dr. Layna Recommendations among WIC Clients in Health Care Administration, which she and Employee Health, and Interventional departments, I ask them to identify issues, medical/surgical and intensive care units Himmelberg. & Caregivers by Theresa Neff completed a pre-test on their knowledge of considers to be her proudest moment as Radiology and Cardiology. There are currently search for proposed solutions, and then Childhood obesity is a national epidemic suicide, perceived barriers to assessment, a Clarkson College student. “I realized as I 75 employees that report either directly to her collaborate with me on choosing the one that The August graduates presented their (CDC, 2012a) and various behaviors increase and personal feelings on the topic. A brief was presenting the outcome of my scholarly or to managers in her departments. works best for our patients, employees and projects on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. Health risk for childhood obesity, including overuse of project that I had gone from learning organization.” Care Business Program Director Carla educational program covered these topics, “One of the most exciting things about this screen time (Steffen et al., 2013). In response, the curriculum in the program to actually Dirkschneider presented the certificates of in addition to reviewing hospital policy on position is the fact that I was the second Adrienne’s rapid advancement in the the American Academy of Pediatrics [AAP] understanding the big picture and why awards from the Alumni Association to the risk assessment. A post-test administered employee to be hired on by the Board of nursing sphere is a cogent testament that (1999) recommends limits on daily screen each portion of the program was vital to the three winners during their presentations. one month later completed the quantitative Managers, and I have been involved from the commitment, quality education, experience time use. Excess use is commonly noted in outcomes we learned to strive for,” she said. one group pre-test/post-test experiment. very beginning,” said Adrienne. “We moved and versatility can lead to significant payoff. children of clients using WIC services; thus Business Plan for a Free Standing, Twenty-eight nurses completed the pre-test But, even as accomplished as Adrienne felt into the facility in October 2013 and saw our Clarkson College is proud to have played a this is population at high risk for childhood Unaffiliated, Non-Franchised, For-Profit and educational program, while 26 completed after earning her master’s degree, she quickly first patient in December.” Adrienne is also role in Adrienne’s success and wishes her well obesity (Proctor et al., 2003). The purpose Urgent Care Center by David Larrick the post-test. A one-tailed t-test was used developed an itch to take her education yet very involved in the decision-making on both as she continues her career path as a premier of this research is to describe WIC caregiver The rising number of insured Americans, to analyze results. The educational program even further. In 2013, she added DNP to her an operational and a strategic level. “I actively leader in nursing. awareness of AAP recommendations. This lengthy waits for primary care, and long was effective at increasing nurses’ knowledge credentials when she successfully completed participate with reporting and giving input to exploratory, descriptive study was conducted delays and high costs for emergency room of suicide statistics, risk factors, and hospital the Doctor of Nursing Practice with a focus in our Board of Managers, which is made up of Have a story to share? at a WIC office in metropolitan Indianapolis. visits are driving demand for urgent care policy (p=.003). No statistical significance was Clinical Systems Administration program at a group of business leaders and physicians We want to hear it! Sharing what our alumni Caregivers utilizing WIC services completed services. While there are more than 9,000 found related to nursing perception of the Creighton University. that have become some of my most valued have been up to is one of our favorite things. a multiple-choice survey concerning their urgent care centers in the United States, the importance of screening for suicide risk. mentors and friends.” Contact Rita VanFleet at 402.552.3516 or knowledge of professional recommendations Urgent Care Center Association of America Adrienne’s nursing career advanced at a [email protected]. We would about screen time use. Results suggest the (2011) estimates the industry will add 300 more similar pace as her degrees. A year-and-a- Any major leadership position is posed with like to feature you in an upcoming issue of the majority of caregivers using WIC services are each year to meet this demand. Given the half into her position at Methodist Hospital, challenges, and as the director of a start-up Alumni Times. unaware of the AAP recommendations. Health strength of the industry, the establishment of Adrienne then accepted a similar staff nurse hospital, Adrienne experiences more than care providers have a duty to intervene. continued on page 8

6 October/November 2014 Alumni Times 7 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT From page 7 Mother Knows Best Capstone Review by Alumni Association Board By Kathryn Arris Higgins, class of 1954

Nurses were able to identify personal barriers, with a statistical This program was effective in increasing knowledge of suicide risk and I recently found my mother’s photo album, Classes were at the significance seen in those who sensed no barriers to assessing suicide decreasing barriers to performing an appropriate assessment. A larger and it indeed opened up Pandora’s Box University of Nebraska risk following the educational program (p=.003) Nurses should receive study would be appropriate to determine if these findings hold true. for me. I remember vividly arguing with my Medical Center (UNMC) additional education on assessing suicide risk in hospitalized patients. mother my senior year in high school. “Yes during our Probationary you will.” “No I won’t.” That was the dialogue Period. We made visits the two of us had all year long. Since I was to the lower floor where the editor of the North Platte High School medical students had AUGUST 2014 GRADUATES GRADUATE CAPSTONE PROJECTS weekly newspaper, as well as the editor of their cadavers in their the yearbook, I thought I was another Willa formaldehyde bath. Cather in the making. I had applied and Attendance at weekly Sarah Afanou Assessing the Likeliness of Jessica Heggen Patient Perception Kelly Moyer An Examination of the Sarah Versackas Barriers for Parents with been accepted to the University of Missouri chapel services with Referral to Diabetes Self-Management by Regarding Treatment of Elevated Low-Density Knowledge Base of Physicians, Residents Limited Health Literacy & ESL in Primary School of Journalism. I was on my way, but my Father Heidric was Primary Care Providers, advisor Dr. Cathy Lipoproteins: Dietary Supplements or Statin & Nurses Related to Palliative Care Referral Health Care, advisor Dr. Deb Boucher- mother had other ideas. “You will go to nurses mandatory. I hoped to Messinger Therapy, advisor Dr. Cathy Messinger in Acute Care Setting, advisor Dr. Michele Payne training” was her continual mantra. Looking never be assigned to 4 Heston for a compromise, I said “OK,” but only if I can North with the dreaded Violeta Asuncion Health Care Educational Trisha Hittenmiller The Utilization of Craig Walker Primary Care Provider attend Children’s Hospital in Denver, Colo. Miss Frana Shields (I Sessions for Filipino Immigrants in Omaha, Intravenous Acetaminophen for Post- Jena Neesen Nurse-to-Nurse Report: Perceptions of HPV Vaccination Patient Again her reply was “no.” She told me that I wonder if my Mother Nebraska, advisor Carla Dirkschneider Operative Pain Control, advisor Dr. Linda Communication Between Emergency Handouts Provided to Parents of would be going to Bishop Clarkson Memorial and Miss Shields were KATHRYN ARRIS Jensen Department & Inpatient Units, advisor Dr. Deb Adolescent Males, advisor Dr. Layna HIGGINS (‘54) & Cynthia Banks The Role of Probiotic Therapy Hospital School of Nursing in Omaha, Neb. classmates). Autopsies Boucher-Payne Himmelberg HER MOTHER in Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Terrilee Jackel Shift-Working Registered As she herself was a graduate from this school in the basement of MARIE BRICH (‘26) advisor Dr. Linda Jensen Nurses, Daytime Sleepiness Scores & Shift Sharon Pitt Comparison of Melatonin & Tashonda Williams Pediatric in 1926, she felt she knew what was best for the hospital were also Worker Sleep Disorder, advisor Dr. Layna Other Drugs for Management of Pediatric Readmissions: The Discharge Process, me. I knew little of what to expect. mandatory. We had floor duty and classes at Tamara Bireline Barriers to Preventive Himmelberg Insomnia in Autistic Children, advisor Dr. Linda advisor Carla Dirkschneider Nebraska Psychiatric Hospital and completed Screenings and Care: From Rural Patient’s I remember visits to Omaha when my mother Jensen pediatric rotations at the Children’s Hospital would meet with one of her classmates and Perspective, advisor Dr. Layna Himmelberg Kathy Jacobitz Evaluation of Nebraska 911 Tiffany Wilson Implementation of a and Medical Center. Who will ever forget the talk about their experiences in nurses training. Communications Centers’ Utilization of the RaKay Reyes Business Plan: Organizational Standardized Handoff Communication iron lungs that lined the halls as every room at Victor Bycroft Utilizing Situation- This classmate’s husband was a maintenance Poison Center, advisor Dr. Mark White Support, Sponsorship & Management of Process to Improve Nurse Satisfaction & that time was filled? Or Miss Patach teaching Background-Assessment-Recommendation man at Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital Employee Intramural Sports Activities, advisor Accountability During Change of Shift, us skills needed in the operating rooms? Or as a Means to Improve Healthcare Team Chelsie Jones Paper Dust Particulate at the time, so he updated us on the current Justin Avery advisor Dr. Nina Wardell Mrs. Shukert making sure that the diabetic Communication & Reduce Adverse Patient Exposure: Occupational Allergens to Paper happenings at the hospital. It all sounded so trays were filled correctly? And what about Events, advisor Siti Arshad-Snyder Shredding & Paper Recycling Employees, Yulia Reyes Innovative Teaching Tool foreign to me, but my mother and her friend advisor Dr. Layna Himmelberg Approach to Diabetes Education for the OB and Nursery rotation? All I can remember Christopher Charles Physical Therapy laughed at their antics and mischievousness. Hispanic Population, advisor Dr. Linda Jensen is feeding and cleaning, and then starting all Service Line for Temporomandibular Joint Sherry Kropatsch Effects of a Dyspnea over again with feeding. After every rotation Interested in reading an unpublished So, off I went in fall of 1951 for my voyage as Dysfunction & Headache Pain Treatment Management Program on Nebulized Mallory Roling Evaluating Antibiotic Use for came the dreaded evaluations! Some good, abstract from this or a previous semester? a nurse in the making. Yes, I too, attended Business Plan, advisor Bradley Pfeifer Morphine Use in Hospice Care, advisor Dr. Adult Sinusitis Patients Following Nurse-led some bad, some that made my mother proud. Simply visit the Clarkson Service League Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital School Jane Langemeier Education Preceding the Office Visit, advisor of Nursing. The hospital was located at 26th Karoweso Chipendo Protein Supplement Library online at http://bit.ly/1mfiVl3. Type Looking at my mother’s photo album, I found Dr. Jane Langemeier and Dewey Streets, and the nurses’ dorm was in Dialysis Patients & the Effect on Julie Langerock Perceived Barriers of Clinic the author’s name or a few keywords into out that our student uniforms were virtually half a block away. That formidable fortress Hospitalization, advisor Dr. Nina Wardell Patients that Influence Lowering Low Density Kristi Ross Advanced Care Planning the search box and hit enter. The Power the same. We did not wear the white bib until still stands today, even though the hospital Lipoprotein (LDL) Levels, advisor Dr. Layna Education Initiative for Nurses in a Rural Search link can be used to conduct a we passed the probationary period or our Amy Dillon Evaluation of a Pilot Nurse is gone. But, instead of housing nursing Himmelberg Critical Access Hospital, advisor Dr. Layna more advanced search. nurse’s caps until after capping ceremonies. Residency Program on Nurse Retention, students, it is now vacant. Strict dorm rules Himmelberg At the time of capping, my beau told me advisor Dr. Gloria Gross Michaela Lintner Subjective Quality of Life Questions or comments may be directed were enforced. Lights had to be out at 9:30 that he knew he had lost me to nursing when and Insulin Regimens in Patients with Type II Shanda Ross Improving Patient Satisfaction to the Library at 402.552.3387 or via p.m. with house mother Mrs. Nichol flashing Stephanie Greiten Implementing an I returned from the altar, wearing my new Diabetes, advisor Dr. Linda Jensen in a Multi-Disciplinary Team Setting, advisor e-mail at [email protected]. a light in our faces to make sure all was well. Interactive Nutrition Curriculum to Improve nurses “crown” with the biggest smile on my Dr. Nina Wardell Miss Fickel, our day-time house mother who healthy Lifestyle Choices, advisor Dr. Layna Carrie Lutzen Primary Care Providers Referral face he had ever seen. sorted our mail and answered the telephone, Himmelberg of Adult Type 2 Diabetic Patients, advisor Dr. Leslie Spethman Utilizing Telehealth to was our other pro-tem. All rooms were Life-long friendships, practical, hands-on Jane Langemeier Improve Access for Rural Diabetic Patients, Kristen Harms Patient Knowledge & assigned alphabetically. Since both our last experience used in my professional life, as advisor Dr. Jody Woodworth Expectations of Antibiotics for Upper Stephanie Marrs Weight-Related Terms names started with “A,” I met my forever well as my personal life. Having a vocation Respiratory Infections, advisor Dr. Cathy Preferred by Primary Care Patients with BMI Ashley Turner Breastfeeding: A Benefit to friend, Ginger. We had two weeks of vacation that would never go out of date and always Messinger 25-29.9, advisor Dr. Layna Himmelberg Mother & Baby, advisor Dr. Nina Wardell yearly and one “overnight” a month. Weekend be needed. These are just a few rewards of hours extended to 11:30 p.m. my journey as a nurse. Thanks, Mom. You did know best.

8 October/November 2014 Alumni Times 9 FALL REUNION EVENTS FALL REUNION EVENTS Reunions Full of Reminiscing Annual Alumni Brunch brings stories & laughter to attendees ALUMNAE Q&A THEIR VIEWPOINT Greetings and hugs were everywhere as One classmate talked about how she had to The class remembered the food from nursing in the new school at Kiewit. They had a curfew OF THEIR COLLEGE YEARS alumni gathered on Thursday, Sept. 18 for the come back on a Saturday to clean a hospital school, and they liked one particular cook who but were allowed to stay out until 1 a.m. once annual Alumni Brunch. Rekindling friendships room. It was a corner room, no less, which had made special dishes for them. One night when a month. If a student became engaged, they and sharing memories of their days in college more to clean. She said she even put “green their favorite cook appeared to be absent, the gathered in a circle and sang the song “Tell What was one thing you experienced and nursing school were how the anniversary bug powder” into all the drawers in the room. students chanted “We want Annie! We want Me Why” while passing the engagement ring in school that you didn’t expect? classes of 1954, 1964, 1974 and 1989 spent the Annie!” It turned out that Annie had been around. The ring stopped at the girl who was Another classmate related how she hated Class of ‘54 The hardest thing was morning. Several non-anniversary class alumni killed when getting off of the streetcar. The engaged, and everyone congratulated her. the electric shock treatments in her psych finding transportation to/from classes were also in attendance. students felt so bad. Then, they all had a Bavarian mint. “It’s hard to rotation. One patient always wanted her to be and rotations for psych and at Children’s find Bavarian mints now,” the classmate said. After all attendees were welcomed back present for every one of her shock treatments. There were many stories about taking care Hospital & Medical Center and UNMC. CLASS OF ‘64 ALUMNAE LINDA MILLER & “I sure liked them.” to campus, Clarkson College President Dr. “It was hard to take,” the retired nurse said. of psych patients. One nursing graduate told FRAN ANDERSON GREET ONE ANOTHER Class of ‘64 Being so homesick; trauma AS THE ALUMNI WEEKEND BEGINS. Louis Burgher shared the latest statistical of a time she assisted a confused man. She The class of 1964 agreed that the food She also related how they did insulin therapy of inserting a NG tube down each other’s and financial information with the group. had worked a shift and then doubled back during nursing school was amazing and that while playing classical music in hopes that noses; giving shots; anatomy class; and Enrollment for the fall semester is strong and worked again. The man said, “Didn’t I you could have all you wanted. “I gained the patient’s condition would improve. Her classmates becoming like family. with a total student headcount topping off at just see you last night?” “Wow, He is better 10 pounds my first year,” commented one concern was that the patients would not 1,210, and tuition and fees remain competitive today,” thought the student. Later, he said, student. They had to eat dinner at 4:15 p.m. Class of ‘74 The friendships. “come out of it” since they were pretty much with Clarkson College being the second “Did I tell you I’m from Ireland?” The student so they didn’t “compete” with the visitors and unconscious from the insulin. Class of ‘89 How kind and sincere most affordable private higher educational was very impressed because, indeed, he was employees. So, by 8 p.m., they were hungry everyone was and continues to be. “It institution in the state. Dr. Burgher also One alumna said, “You had to be on time Irish. Then, the doctors came, and she was again. Many went to the snack bar and bought felt like I was with extended family,” one announced that plans to construct a new in full uniform. If you were a minute late for expressing how alert and clear the gentleman hot fudge sundaes. On the weekends, they alumna said. Also, how the instructors multi-story parking garage adjacent to the class, the doors were closed and you couldn’t was acting. The patient looked at the doctors went to the basement of Kiewit where food went the extra mile for you to succeed. campus on the east side have been approved. get in.” She recalls one classmate who and said, “I greased my bottom and slid down was brought to them. They remember that the missed class by one minute. Not only was the here on a rainbow.” The student nurse felt person who served their meals was Susie. ALUMNAE FROM ‘54 CATCH UP DURING Alumni Association President Rachel really dumb after that. Who was the most influential person THE ALUMNI BRUNCH. classmate locked out of the class, but she had Thompson gave an overview of various Class of 1974 memories you met during school and why? to write a 5,000-word term paper. achievements that have been realized at the Class of 1964 memories An alumna from the class of 1974 told of Class of ‘54 Minnie Eisenoch, R.N., our College in the last year. The completion of the Another alumna told a story about having to They told how students weren’t allowed to be having class at 7 a.m. and watching biology nursing arts instructor—a very strict, but renovated fifth floor faculty offices was the go retrieve a patient’s handkerchief from the married until the end of their senior year, and films. “It was hard to stay awake.” good instructor. “If you made the bed and largest capital improvement made to campus. laundry room in the basement. As she was that they had to have good grades. it had mitered corners, she would look at sifting through the dirty laundry in her white Class of 1989 memories the corners from the ground,” shared a Their rotations were quarterly. The students uniform, cap, white hose and shoes, she was A nurse who had gotten her diploma from former student of Ms. Eisenoch’s. who had psych first did their clinical at the Sharing their college experiences pelted with meconium-filled diapers that had an out-of-state school then came to Clarkson Hastings Regional Center. One classmate Class of ‘64 Clarice Weiderhold, R.N., on Susan Bristol, a member of the Alumni been tossed down the chute from the nursery. College for her BSN degree told of how described it as a dark, old and dreary place the fifth floor; Mrs. Evanoff; Mrs. Dunn; Association, took the opportunity to capture What a mess! She started to cry and was told she would study until 2 a.m. and then get with a tunnel. She recalls a female patient Trudy Bergren, roommate and great some of the stories of those present at the by her supervisor that “nurses don’t cry.” up to go to class at 7 a.m. She was married yelling at her, “Get away from me, you chippy.” influence and role model; housemother Alumni Brunch. She stated, “As I listened to and said that every time she registered for The students worked 7–11 a.m. and then again The nurse said, “I didn’t even know what a Mrs. Rich; Norma White, roommate and their stories of struggle and victory, I realized classes, she was pregnant. When she took her from 4–7 p.m., going to class in between. They chippy was!” a very goal-minded gal; the three or four that they all conveyed a sense of warmth state board’s exam, she was seven months were required to attend and participate in two girls who lived close to us in the dorm and and fulfillment. They had been through a Another classmate thought Hastings was pregnant. She has four children now. She KATE HIGGINS SHARES A STORY WITH HER autopsies. Most agreed that they were fine are still friends of ours today. lot in school, but they had graduated as great. “That’s where I would have liked to go thought there might have been a fertility ‘54 CLASSMATES. until it came to the human head. One told of knowledgeable, strong people. The affection if I needed help,” she said. Of course, the goddess at the College during her time there. Class of ‘74 Dr. Pat Perry. going home one night after an autopsy and and pride for Clarkson College resounded in Hastings Regional Center is long since closed. her friend, another student, stepped on a light all of their stories.” As the alumni bustled with Class of ‘89 Dr. Pat Perry and instructor bulb. The sound frightened them, and they “Pat” Ella Tisdale. Dr. Pat Perry was very excitement and enjoyed their brunch, they The class of 1964 told of how most of them In closing Susan Bristol said, “I have many ran the rest of the way. bright but had such humility, integrity shared the following stories with her: came to Clarkson School of Nursing right wonderful stories about my college years, out of high school. They took their general and sincerity. “It showed she truly cared Another alumna told how she had a “two in as well. I met so many smart, friendly people Class of 1954 memories studies courses at UNO, and their nursing about her staff and students.” Ms. Tisdale one” autopsy, so she was able to fulfill the while I was a student, many of whom I still see. All remembered Mrs. Eisenoch, the nursing classes were at the Kiewit building. Ann stood out with her caring heart, sensitivity requirement without going back. The patient Alumni Weekend is a great time to reconnect arts instructor. Platitudes and lessons learned Anderson, their director, “kept us in line” they and professionalism. “She made sure you had had a heart attack and was also in a car with old friends and to meet new friends who from her included “A good nurse is always said. One classmate told how she even had knew your stuff.” accident, so that counted as two separate share the same roots and traditions of being a moving.” “A good nurse is resourceful.” Ms. Anderson as a patient. It was quite an autopsies. She also related how it was scary Clarkson College/School of Nursing graduate. ALUMNAE FROM THE CLASS OF ‘64 CATCH Apparently, Mrs. Eisenoch didn’t believe that experience providing care to her director. because, just as the head was being exposed, Be sure to come next year. I promise you will continued on page 13 UP DURING THE ALUMNI BRUNCH. nurses should ever sit down. “You can always the lights went out. The class of 1964 was the second class to be hear wonderful stories.” find something to do.”

10 October/November 2014 Alumni Times 11 FALL REUNION EVENTS FALL REUNION EVENTS Omaha Tour Held During Alumni Weekend

Ollie the Trolley took on a new role this year. Typically, faculty, staff, students and alumni are transported to Trinity Cathedral for Convocation; however, the College recently made the decision to omit Convocation from the sequence of affairs held at the beginning of each new academic year.

With alumni already on campus for the Alumni Brunch and Heritage Garden Walk, the Alumni Association decided to utilize Ollie ALUMNAE ATTENDEES EN ROUTE TO THE NEXT TOUR the Trolley for an afternoon tour of some of the historical sites in DESTINATION WITH OLLIE THE TROLLEY. Omaha. The tour started at the College and proceeded to Kiewit Hall where the classes of 1964, 1974 and 1989 lived. Then, the class of 1954 was able to see their dorm, which is no longer occupied, at 520 South 26th Street.

A stop at Trinity Cathedral for a short tour was next in line. Dean DEAN LOYA Loya met the Trolley and gave the group an excellent and very STANDS BY THE heartfelt historical tour of the Cathedral. He shared many points MAUSOLEUMS OF of interest about the interior. The pews are original, as well as the CLASS OF 1964, FRONT ROW FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, FRAN ANDERSON, CAROL OSBAHR, BISHOP CLARKSON pulpit and the stained glass windows. The windows along each & HIS WIFE, LINDA PLETTNER, DIANNE JOHNSON, KAREN DORF. MIDDLE ROW FROM LEFT TO side of the pews each represent an Episcopal parish in Nebraska. MELIORA. RIGHT, VIRGINIA MCDERMOTT, LINDA WAX, LINDA MILLER, BETTY TOWNSEND & SUSAN ALUMNAE Q&A The stain glass windows surrounding the altar are all original with CAMERON; BACK ROW, MARY GROOTHUIS, LINDA TAYLOR, SUSAN GARWOOD, LORI the exception of one. The window of St. Matthew is a replacement. GREEN & DARLENE ANDERSON. THEIR VIEWPOINT This was necessary after the windows were removed and sent out OF THEIR COLLEGE YEARS for restoration. The one of St. Matthew went missing, so, when returning the other originals, a new one had to be made to replace the original. What is your fondest memory of school? Bishop Robert Harper Clarkson and his wife Meliora are buried in Class of ‘54 Receiving our caps and bibs. CLASS OF 1954, individual mausoleums in the north garden of the church. These FRONT ROW FROM Class of ‘64 Friends, neighbors (Plett serene resting places were picked by Bishop Clarkson and now LEFT TO RIGHT, and Sarge) in the dorm; walking in the pay tribute to the work he and his wife carried out for the Episcopal JOAN CARVER, diocese, Clarkson Hospital and the College. JOANN BROWN tunnel; card games; camaraderie of the & LAVONNE girls; dorm life with all the new sisters, The tour included many of the well-known landmarks of Omaha, SHODEEN. who ranged in age from right out of high including Joslyn Art Museum, T.D. Ameritrade Ball Park, Bob Kerrey STANDING FROM school to some with two years of College LEFT TO RIGHT, Pedestrian Bridge, Old Market District, Durham Western Heritage behind them already. Museum and the Henry Doorly Zoo. KATE HIGGINS, ALUMNAE & DEAN LOYA TAKE A PHOTO NEAR THE TRINITY JOAN LEE, DELORIS Class of ‘74 The dorm and capping NAVRKAL & CATHEDRAL ALTAR DURING THE TOUR. As the Trolley wound its way through the downtown area, several ceremony. NADINE DUNKER. of the bronze sculptures were viewed. These sculptures compose the works of a small group of artists and are representative of “The Class of ‘89 “It seemed I easily conceived Spirit of Nebraska Wilderness” and “Pioneer Courage.” throughout nursing school,” shared one alumna. “Every time I would register for The tour was very well received, and those who had not been back classes in the BSN program, I became to Omaha in several years were very impressed with the cleanliness pregnant. I was practically pregnant and progress the downtown and surrounding areas had achieved. all through nursing school, and I even They all agreed that the tour should be a permanent part of our graduated pregnant.” annual Alumni Weekend celebration.

LINDA MILLER (’64) & MARY FROM LEFT TO The class gatherings at the Brunch kept GROOTHUIS (‘64) RIGHT, MARY KAY things lively as the alumni shared stories STAND BY THE WHEELER (‘74), with one another and caught up on each ORIGINAL PULPIT ROBERTA HAMAN other’s lives. THAT IS STILL USED (‘89) & MYRNA TODAY AT TRINITY VASTA (‘74 & ‘89). CATHEDRAL.

12 October/November 2014 Alumni Times 13 FALL REUNION EVENTS FALL REUNION EVENTS PTA Program Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary By Dr. Andreia Nebel, PTA Program Director & Associate Professor

Clarkson College pride filled Sempeck’s Bowling and Entertainment in Elkhorn, Neb. on Thursday, Sept. 18 as more than 75 alumni, family members and faculty enjoyed dinner, bowling and guest speakers to commemorate the program’s 20th anniversary. HOWARD HALL WAS FULL OF EVENT ATTENDEES LISTENING TO CAPT. MATHEW Dr. Kirk Peck began the PTA program in fall 1994 BEEMAN DURING HIS PRESENTATION. and served as its first director. Dr. Peck was the honorary guest speaker at the celebration. He CLASS OF 1964 ENJOYING THEMSELVES AT THE PLAYERS CLUB. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, KAREN DORF, MARY GROOTHUIS, LINDA welcomed the evening’s guests, shared how proud PLETTNER, DIANNE JOHNSON, BETTY TOWNSEND, VIRGINIA MCDERMOTT, DARLENE ANDERSON, SUSAN CAMERON, LINDA TAYLOR, Continuing Education Event: LINDA MILLER, LINDA WAX & FRAN ANDERSON. he was to see the program continue its success and expressed how much he has always enjoyed Care Under Fire the small community atmosphere of Clarkson College. He commended the commitment of Each year, the Alumni Association He was very adamant that his education Clarkson College students and recalled a student organizes an educational event as at Clarkson College was the best and who made a daily commute from Grand Island, part of the September festivities. It is a prepared him for the roles he has been Neb., which is 146 miles away from Omaha. challenging task to establish a topic and given during his military career. He stated, objectives to be presented. This year, it “I was way more prepared than my peers” To date, the PTA program has graduated more was decided to hold an event that was and credits that to his instructors at than 375 students who are currently employed a bit outside of the norm but one that Clarkson College. throughout the country. Members from each could be shared with health care workers graduating class were in attendance, including Reviews from this presentation were to bring to the forefront the situation we, new and current PTA students. Many shared how exceptional, and the Alumni Board will as U.S. citizens, are facing regarding the MICHAEL & DR. ANDREIA NEBEL, CARLA DIRKSCHNEIDER LEFT, ALUMNI COORDINATOR RITA VANFLEET & ALUMNI PRESIDENT proud they were to be Clarkson College graduates be hard-pressed to meet the challenge & CHERA & JOEL TREMBLAY CELEBRATE DR. NEBEL’S RACHEL THOMPSON ENJOY A SUCCESSFUL REUNION. RIGHT, wars in the East and the result of traumatic and enjoyed getting together with fellow alumni. of matching his expertise, passion for his HONORARY ALUMNI AWARD. ROBERTA HAMAN & CAPT. MATHEW BEEMAN CHAT DURING DINNER. injuries to those who so courageously work and compelling delivery style. He Current faculty member and alumna Chera defend our freedom. It was our distinct communicated a difficult message about Tremblay (’08) said, “It was really special to have so honor and pleasure to have one of our what our soldiers experience and how Dinner Concludes Alumni Weekend many classes represented at the event and to see own alumni, Captain Mathew Beeman, everyone—from the initial field medics, their families. Health care is about relationships, R.N., B.S.N, spend the morning with The September Alumni Weekend activities The “Q Street Quartet” provided the after- trauma team, those in the hospitals and and to see these relationships maintained after us on Friday, Sept. 19 sharing his first- culminated in a dinner at the Players Club in dinner entertainment. They had a lot of fun later rehab—work diligently to restore graduation is rewarding.” hand experiences as a flight nurse and Omaha. The anniversary classes once again singing the songs that had been composed them to health, both physically and instructor with the United States Air Force had a chance to gather together and visit. by some of the alumni. Lyrics for “You Are mentally. Since its inception, the program has progressed 375th Aero Medical Evacuation Squadron Other alumni enjoyed listening and sharing My Sunshine” were written by Joann Morris, and grown by adding faculty members, clinical from Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Capt. Beeman was very emphatic that with them about their experiences during their class of 1954, and Linda Plettner, class of 1964. sites, laboratory and clinical space, and an we, as citizens of the United States, time at Clarkson College. Lyrics for “Bicycle Built For Two” were written accelerated transfer option. Despite the many Capt. Beeman gave an exceptional need to “always be ready.” He shared by Linda Plettner. Fran Rosicky Anderson, changes, the dedication of the PTA faculty presentation. He compared the injuries A special presentation was given at the dinner. with us his personal views on possible class of 1964, wrote the lyrics for “This Little members to students and the physical therapy and treatments that have progressed The reinstitution of the Honorary Alumni terrorist infiltration into our country and Light of Mine.” The quartet sang many profession remains the same. from the Revolutionary War, to the Civil Award was bestowed upon Dr. Andreia Nebel, stressed that we should always be aware favorites and animated their songs through War, Spanish American War, WWI, WWII, Director of the Physical Therapy Assistant of our surroundings and situations. He gestures and props. They ended the evening’s As the current director, I have to share that I love Korean War, and Vietnam, concluding with program at the College. It was with great continually advised the audience to entertainment with “God Bless the USA” by working at Clarkson College. To be a part of this a snapshot of the challenges of medicine pleasure and gratitude for all her work that “always be ready.” Lee Greenwood. program for more than 10 years feels amazing, in the military today. Rachel Thompson, President of the Alumni and it is exciting to look forward to the next 10 Many of the evaluation comments Association Board, presented Andreia with years. To see students pursue their careers, grow Capt. Beeman intertwined the roles of the were also a personal message to Capt. a plaque and gift on behalf of the Alumni professionally and observe all they accomplish nurse, radiology tech, physical therapist Beeman—thanking him for his service to Association (see complete article on page 5). AT TOP, J.J. KASSMEIER (‘72, ‘86) & MYRNA outside of their professional careers—both within assistant and those in business roles as he VASTA (‘74, ‘89) SHARE MEMORIES. AT our country. their communities and families—is inspiring. shared the information in a very engaging BOTTOM, Q STREET QUARTET SINGS and passionate manner. SINGES WITH LYRICS WRITTEN BY ALUMNI.

14 October/November 2014 Alumni Times 15 FALL REUNION EVENTS FALL REUNION EVENTS Record Inductees at Omicron Epsilon Induction Ceremony By Mikaela Yeager, Marketing Specialist

The Clarkson College Omicron Epsilon The Board of Directors leading the College Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International chapter has been ambitious to continuously (STTI) Honor Society of Nursing was pleased grow and strengthen its student base. The to induct a record 85 new graduate and current board members include: undergraduate students into the society on JUDI DUNN RECEIVED A GIFT OF ›› President: Marsha Cravens, M.Ed., M.S.N., Oct. 4. More than 110 nursing students and APPRECIATION FOR HER DISTINGUISHED R.N., Associate Professor of Nursing THE CLARKSON COLLEGE PTA FACULTY YEARS OF SERVICE FROM MARSHA family members attended the induction SHOWED THEIR EXCITEMENT FOR CRAVENS & THE OMICRON EPSILON ceremony, which included a special ›› Vice President: Peggy Mazzeo, B.S.N. CHERA TREMBLAY AS SHE RECEIVED HER CHAPTER. CLINICAL EXCELLENCE AWARD AT THE recognition of Director of Professional ›› Director: Joan Blum, A.R.N.P., M.S.N., R.N., Development Judi Dunn, M.S., R.N., for her NPTA FALL CONFERENCE ON OCT. 11. Associate Professor of Nursing PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, KAREN tireless dedication to the Clarkson College ›› Director: Jane Langemeier, Ph.D., M.S.N., ABBOUD (‘05), KELLY JACKSON (‘05), STTI chapter over the last decade. CHERA TREMBLAY (‘08), DR. ANDREIA R.N., Associate Professor of Nursing NEBEL & DR. MICHELLE REILLY. Also a guest speaker, Ms. Dunn emphasized ›› Director: Jo Freel, B.S.N., R.N. the lifelong benefits of belonging to the nursing profession’s most notable honor ›› Director: Loretta Pierce, M.S.N., R.N., CNE, society. “STTI offers a substantial amount of NE–BC Tremblay Receives Clinical Excellence Award By Mikaela Yeager, Marketing Specialist resources, networking, leadership training ›› Director: Maurcey Davis, B.S.N, R.N. and other valuable experiences for nurses. I ›› Secretary: Layna Himmelberg, Ed.D., R.N., Chera Tremblay, P.T.A., B.S., accepted the 2014 Clinical Education (ACCE) for the PTA transfer have found that through the other STTI nurses presentations, and she is now working on ways C.N.E., Associate Professor of Nursing Clinical Excellence Award from the Nebraska program. She continues to work with patients MORE THAN 30 OF THE 85 STUDENTS I have met internationally, across the U.S. to improve clinical instructor communication.” WERE ABLE TO ATTEND THE INDUCTION Physical Therapy Association (NPTA) on at NOH on an as-need basis. and here in Nebraska that my horizons have ›› Treasurer: JoAnn Acierno, M.S.N., R.N., On top of maintaining PRN hours in CEREMONY. Oct. 11 at the NPTA Fall Conference, held at broadened, my leadership capabilities have Associate Professor of Nursing Ms. Tremblay’s teaching assignments orthopedics, Ms. Tremblay is a .75 FTE the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln, Neb. The been strengthened and my confidence to take include Clinical Practicum II, III, and IV (PTA instructor and has served on the Clarkson ›› Membership/Induction Coordinator & award recognizes Ms. Tremblay’s' leadership, on new endeavors has increased.” 220, 240, and 245) and assisting with PTA College Faculty Senate and the Alumni College Liaison: Judi Dunn, M.S., R.N., enthusiasm, creativity and expertise in the FULL-TIME FACULTY 120 therapeutic modalities I and PTA 210 Association Board. She coordinates biannual Ms. Dunn has been a member of STTI Director of Professional Development practice of physical therapy (PT). therapeutic modalities II. She is also involved clinical newsletters, established a new clinical MEMBER WANTED: since 2004, previously serving two terms as ›› Faculty Counselor: Linda Jensen, Ph.D., The NPTA is the principal membership in various professional organizations, such as education database, continuously forms new UNDERGRADUATE NURSING secretary and one as president (2010-2012). M.N., R.N., Associate Professor of Nursing organization for physical therapists and the Omaha Sports Medicine Alliance (OSMA), She currently serves as the membership and clinical contracts, and conducts additional ›› Faculty Counselor: Kate Fuller, M.S.N., physical therapist assistants in Nebraska. the American Physical Therapy Association induction coordinator and the College liaison. clinic visits and calls outside of midterm Clarkson College is seeking talented Nursing Instructor Its mission is to advance and promote the (APTA), and the NPTA. clinical course student assessments. candidates to teach behavorial health The new inductees were invited to join the ›› profession of physical therapy, supporting its Leadership Succession Chair: Michelle “I do not consider what I do in my profession a “Her participation in national webinars and in our undergraduate nursing program. Clarkson College Omicron Epsilon Chapter members in order to improve and advocate Bomer, M.S.N., R.N. job but rather a path in my life I have selected APTA educational leadership conferences, based on their high grade point average, for the physical health and functional abilities Qualifications The next Omicron Epsilon Chapter orientation for a reason,” Tremblay said. “I have strong state and local meetings, and her dedication class rank and leadership characteristics. of the individuals and communities they serve. ›› compassion for high-quality patient care, and Minimum one year recent behavioral Fifteen of the inductees received a free event will be October 23 from 5-7 in room to the community is second to none,” said Dr. “I love what I do, and this award shows me that includes helping students maximize their health clinical experience required one-year membership, funded by Omicron 308. Dr. Linda Jensen and Regan Small, Nebel. Additionally, Ms. Tremblay organizes that I am continuing down the right path,” said potential in a career path focused on helping (within the last five years). Epsilon. Recipients were selected based on a 2014 Clarkson College MSN graduate, and participates in various service projects will present on two abstracts: “Nurses’ Tremblay. “I am fortunate to work with such an others.” throughout the community, as well as all ›› Previous teaching experience at the written essay submitted prior to the induction Perceptions of Ethical Issues in an Academic exceptional team of faculty, and I look forward educational events related to physical therapy college level preferred. ceremony. Dr. Andreia Nebel, PTA Program Director, Hospital Setting” and “Designing Service- to the advancement we will see within the PTA on campus. submitted a nomination letter for Ms. ›› Master’s degree in Nursing required. “We are very fortunate here at Clarkson Learning Projects for an Online Course in profession within the next several years.” Tremblay to be considered for the Clinical “It is a pleasure to work with someone who Ph.D., Ed.D. or other terminal degree College to have a very vibrant and active Healthcare Delivery.” Dr. Jensen and Ms. Ms. Tremblay earned a B.S. degree in Exercise Excellence Award. She emphasized Ms. respects the ideas of others, and has the preferred. chapter that brings together a wealth of Small were invited to present at the 2014 STTI Science from in 2004 and Tremblay’s strengths as both a PTA and drive to continue to expand and grow our ›› Current State of Nebraska or compact knowledge, experience and community International Research Congress held July her A.S. degree in PTA from Clarkson College instructor and the many accomplishments curriculum, our alumni relations, and our state RN license required. service,” said Ms. Dunn. A college of nursing 24–28, 2014 in Hong Kong. This was the third in 2008. Upon graduation, she began working she has achieved as a professional in the clinical education presence. Chera embodies has to have an established honor society in time the Omicron Epsilon Chapter has had a for Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital (NOH) field. “Her dedication has helped us update what it is to truly contribute to your profession Your Next Steps place for 10 years prior to undergoing the member speak at congress. outpatient orthopedics and aquatic therapy. curriculum to reflect current practice, Apply online at nebraskamed.com or chartering process to become an official STTI and excel.” She returned to Clarkson College in 2010 as improve classroom activities through more contact Denise Bojan at 402.552.3609 for chapter. The Clarkson College Chapter was an instructor and Academic Coordinator of integrated case study scenarios and student more information. chartered in 1998.

16 October/November 2014 Alumni Times 17 COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT RECENT GRADUATES Program Spotlight: August 2014 Clarkson College Graduates

New General Academic Excellence Awards Susan Patricia Ehrhart Gillum Bachelor of Science in Health Tamara S. Bireline GENERAL Presented to the graduate in Σ*** Care Business in Health Brittany M. Bogart EDUCATION Education each program with the highest Theresa Ann Hoffman Σ**** Information Administration Karoweso Margaret Chipendo † ASSISTANT grade point average. Toni Kay Hulinsky ** Jamie Leigh Meister PROFESSOR SARAH Classes Amy Lynn Dillon Christy Anna Neneman *** Stephanie Jo Greiten FLANAGAN WORKS By Clarkson College General Education Darrel Gene Moreland IN HER NEW FIFTH Machell Louise Owens *** Bachelor of Science in Health Kristen Julianna Harms Faculty Members Diploma in Practical Nursing FLOOR OFFICE. Rachael Grace Pattavina Care Business in Management Jessica Marie Heggen †Σ Kara Anderson Holly Anne Steidlmayer Σ**** Angela Rose Koehler Σ Trisha Lynette Hittenmiller Editor’s Note: The following is the third in Associate of Science in Physical Michael James Stevens Terrilee Jackel a series of articles highlighting the General Therapist Assistant Joss Lynne Vanderhoof Bachelor of Science in Nursing Chelsie Dionne Jones † THE VIEW VISITORS Education program at Clarkson College. Adam Caleb Wetzel Lindsey Brigman Σ Sherry Renee Kropatsch † SEE AS THEY Michelle Marie Glow Molly Suzanne Bruckner Σ Julie Ann Langerock STEP OFF OF THE & Jessica Wirth Associate of Science in Abigail Marie Colburn * Carrie Elizabeth Lutzen ELEVATORS ONTO Associate of Science in THE FIFTH FLOOR. Cadaver Applications in Anatomy Radiologic Technology Jena Coy Stephanie L. Marrs Radiologic Technology THE NAVY FLAG Offered in the spring and summer semesters, Julie Anna Bartman Ashley Anne Creglow Σ Kelly Jean Moyer FEATURES THE Jacquelyn Dyan DalPonte *** this upper-level elective course is available Lindy Jill Randel Justin Dwayne Bauer Σ λ Jena Marie Neesen † TEXT “WE’RE GLAD to both undergraduate and graduate Bachelor of Science in Medical Patrick Gregory Bendlin λ Hannah Renee Engelkamp Theresa Rose Marie Neff YOU’RE HERE” students. A partnership with the University Alyssa Nicole Bern λ Nicolette Lynn Ethofer ALONG WITH Imaging Emily Christine Nolan † Megan Elizabeth Ingram of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Jamie Bryant Σ λ Σ Sharon Louise Pitt ENCOURAGING Cassie Dawn Voge TEXT TO WELCOME provides an experience typically reserved Lori A. Evridge Sydney A. Kalhorn Yulia Reyes Bachelor of Science in Nursing Amber Lynn Kragskow STUDENTS & for medical students. Rather than studying a Michelle Marie Glow Σ λ**** Mallory Lynn Roling †Σ GUESTS. Amanda Montgomery *** two dimensional textbook diagram, students Kathy Lynn Jacobitz Kofi Wodi Gunubu Kristi Lynn Ross †Σ will uncover actual organs embedded in Master in Health Care Dustin A. Hahn Alyssa Victoria Rivera Σ Shanda D. Ross the context of surrounding structures. Administration Stacy A. Henkel λ*** Ashley Elizabeth Roecker Σ Ashley Nicole Turner Campus Renovation: Fifth Floor Students dissect and study donor bodies in Jaime Lynn Hoge **** Kathryn Marie Schiermeyer Σ Amber Brooke Benson Craig Alan Walker conjunction with case studies highlighting Shelby Elizabeth Keller Σ λ Rachel Scott Σ During the last accreditation visit from The planning of this project has been ongoing & Kristen Julianna Harms Tiffany Anne Wilson each body region. Joshua Ryan Patterson λ Breanna Lee Shupe Σ the Higher Learning Commission it was for over a year. There was a very short Master of Science in Nursing Lindy Jill Randel Σ λ** Megan Marie Svagera Post-Master’s Certificate in recommended that Clarkson College create construction work timeline for this project, Students have commented on the Kelsey Nicole Rutt Σ λ Cecilia Marie Sweet Nursing private offices for faculty. In order to meet as it was strategically scheduled during the challenging nature of the course as well Taylor M. Schwieger Σ λ*** Bethany Ann Tischer Rebecca Lynne McCann that recommendation and create a more summer semester to minimize operational as their surprise at discovering anomalies, Certificate in Imaging Kelly Ann Sindelar Σ λ Amanda R. Tuck comfortable and private work setting for disruption. New furniture was installed by disease processes and surgically implanted Informatics Lauren Elizabeth Stuva λ*** Kara R. VanderJagt * Academic Honors faculty, a renovation project was completed Aug. 11, and all phones and computers devices. This unique opportunity also instills Justin Dwayne Bauer λ Ashley M. Uhrich Σ λ Cassie Dawn Voge *** Honors are distinguished by: Aug. 1. The new private offices will allow for were installed by Aug. 18. The faculty began an appreciation for those that donate their Shelby Elizabeth Keller Σ λ Sara Jill Waddell Σ λ Shelby J. Wurdinger *** **** Summa Cum Laude faculty and students to meet in a comfortable moving into their new offices on Aug. 19, and bodies and the importance of this generous Kelly Ann Sindelar λ Shelby Lianne Waite λ 3.85 and above and confidential setting. the fifth floor was fully functioning by the first gift. For more information on body donation, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate *** Magna Cum Laude Diploma in Practical Nursing Danielle Josephine Wheeler day of the 2014 fall semester. The project visit donatemybody.org. in Health Care Information The project completely renovated the fifth Jessica Wirth Σ**** 3.75 through 3.84 received financial support of approximately Jennifer Elise Bartusiak Administration ** Cum Laude floor of the main building, which previously Mary Balken proposed and developed Lauren Theresa Boyer *** Conner Thomas Young λ $450,000 from the Clarkson Regional Health Abby Jo Gutshall had 36 cubicle work spaces for faculty. The Lauren Elizabeth Young λ 3.65 through 3.74 Services Foundation in order to make the the interagency agreement enabling the Michelle L. Durland cubicles were removed and 37 private faculty * With Distinction renovation possible. Cadaver Anatomy course to first be offered Amanda Dawn Glantz Bachelor of Science in Medical Master in Health Care 3.50 through 3.64 offices were constructed and furnished in the summer of 2009. Mary also developed Alexis Hess Imaging Administration with all new furniture, including desks, Dr. Tony Damewood, Vice President of a capstone course taken in the third semester Julia Joy Moertl Violeta Gabat Asuncion Σ Honor Societies chairs and bookshelves. Additionally, the Operations at Clarkson College, stated “We Justin Dwayne Bauer Σ λ of the Nurse Anesthesia program. Darrel Gene Moreland **** Victor Scott Bycroft fifth floor reception area, which houses two are very proud to open this new office suite Paige Michele Burkhardt λ Delta Chapter Lambda Nu Gabriela Edwiges Rivas Christopher Alan Charles administrative assistants responsible for that will allow our faculty and students to Mary’s hard work and dedication in Michael John Dutt National Honor Society for the Heather N. Stanley Kathy Lynn Jacobitz assisting faculty, was renovated to feature a collaborate and more comfortably reach coordinating UNMC Cadaver lab tours has Kofi Wodi Gunubu Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Jennifer Valencia Taylor David Michael Larrick more inviting granite service counter and a their academic goals. This renovation is one benefitted many others including: area high Shelby Elizabeth Keller Σ λ Luka Thor RaKay Marie Reyes Σ † Omicron Epsilon Chapter glass wall looking out to the elevator lobby. of many that have been completed in the school students, first level anatomy students, Rebecca J. Pickett λ Jamie Lyn Wiebelhaus Leslie Ann Spethman Σ Sigma Theta Tau International This has created an attractive and welcoming last decade at Clarkson College in order faculty, staff and alumni. Lindy Jill Randel Σ λ** Tashonda Renee Williams Honor Society of Nursing environment for our students, as well as to enhance the educational experience of Associate of Science in Physical Kelly Ann Sindelar Σ λ increased the security of the area. Staff will our students and create a better working Shelby Lianne Waite λ Therapist Assistant Master of Science in Nursing Σ National Society of Leadership now be able to see students and visitors environment for our faculty.” Kara Anderson Σ**** Bachelor of Science in Health Sarah Marie Afanou and Success Sigma Alpha Pi approaching the faculty suite from the lobby Lindsey Marie Drake Care Services Cynthia Yufen Banks Interdisciplinary Honor Society through two new glass wall panels that have Lindsey Jean Farris **** Deanna Rae Wilson ** Amber Brooke Benson Σ been installed. Lance Dwight Fox Σ

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Heritage Garden Walk Incorporated into Alumni Weekend Festivities

This year, the Heritage Garden Walk was held by the Clarkson Service League. Up until this on Thursday, Sept. 18 following the Alumni year, the annual Garden Walk was supported Brunch. It is typically held in the springtime by the Clarkson Service League. The Alumni but was moved to the fall so the Alumni Association accepted the responsibility to Association could incorporate it into their sponsor the dedication ceremony to maintain ALUMNAE & COLLEGE COMMUNITY annual festivities. the tradition set forth by the Clarkson Service MEMBERS LISTEN AT THE CEREMONY. League. The Heritage Garden is a beautiful spot on campus and holds the bricks, boulders and Alumni Association President Rachel benches that have been dedicated to friends Thompson acknowledged this year’s and loved ones of the Clarkson College dedicated bricks: community. All funds raised through the ›› Brick dedicated to Captain Winifred Jane Garden Walk go toward the Alumni Endowed Williams Parker, Class of 1942 Scholarship Fund. ›› Brick dedicated to Dale Svatos TWO OF THE SIX NEW GARDEN BRICKS. Alumni, faculty, staff and students attended this year’s dedication ceremony. Under sunny ›› Brick dedicated in memoriam to Purdue skies and beautiful weather, Dr. Louis Burgher, University President of Clarkson College, lead the ›› Brick dedicated in memoriam to South invocation and enlightened attendees about Carolina State University the statue of Puck from “A Midsummer Night’s ›› Brick dedicated in memoriam to University Dream,” which resides in the east side of the of California, Santa Barbara garden. ›› Brick dedicated in memoriam to Seattle Dr. Martin Stahl, President of the Clarkson Pacific University. College Board of Directors, acknowledged DR. BURGHER DISCUSSES THE GARDEN’S the Alumni Association’s continuance of the Following the dedication, cookies and punch SIGNIFICANCE & HISTORY. dedication ceremony and the years of service were served in the Student Center lower level.