One Hundred & Twenty-four Years of Education Saturday, May 9, 2015 1:00 pm

Robert C. Ogden Auditorium Hampton University Hampton, Virginia

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HAMPTON UNIVERSITY School of Nursing The School of Nursing is an integral unit of Hampton University and shares its goals and ideals of excellence in the teaching-living-learning process. Nursing education at Hampton University began with the Hampton Training School for Nurses in 1891. At the turn of the century, Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute and Dixie Hospital (now Sentara CarePlex) partnered to offer premier nursing education and health care for Peninsula residents. Since 1944, the nursing faculty at Hampton University has provided high-quality professional nursing education at the bachelor of science degree level. This undergraduate program has the distinction of being the oldest baccalaureate nursing program in the Commonwealth. In 1976, Hampton University instituted a master of science degree program in nursing, making Hampton the first historically black college and university (HBCU) to offer a master’s degree in nursing. In 1999, the School of Nursing achieved another distinction when Hampton University instituted a PhD nursing program, the first at a HBCU. The Center for Minority Family Health serves as the research arm of the School of Nursing. The School of Nursing is approved by the Virginia and is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Class of 2015 NURSING PIN The School of Nursing’s pin is a representation of the middle of the Hampton University seal. The official seal was accepted in 1875 and only the name has changed as Hampton has evolved from the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute to Hampton Institute to Hampton University.

The symbols on the seal and the pin are a plow and sheaths of grain; books of knowledge surmounted by a globe of the world; a Bible stand; and, an old-fashioned printing press. The sunrise over Hampton Creek symbolizes the rise of educational opportunities, and the boat on the water symbolizes the principal medium of transportation to Hampton during its early history.

Each new graduate is eligible to receive the Hampton University School of Nursing pin, which symbolizes the transition from student to nurse.

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Program Hilda M. Williamson, EdD, RN, FNP Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs Presiding

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Invocation ...... Kamron Redding December 2014 Nursing Senior

Welcome ...... Lauren Williams May 2015 Nursing Senior*

The Occasion ...... Deborah E. Jones, PhD, RN, CNE Dean, School of Nursing

Greeting ...... Eula Davis, BS, RN First Vice President, Hampton University National Nurses Alumni Association

Introduction of the 1st Guest Speaker ...... Armani Barnett December 2014 Nursing Senior

Guest Speaker #1 ...... Patrick M Denis, MBA, BSN, BS, RN, CHEP, CAPT, USPHS Deputy Director for Training and Support Services in the Division of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) for the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR)

Musical Selection ...... Rylan A. Harris Hampton University Senior

Introduction of the 2nd Guest Speaker ...... Shadai Gary May 2015 Nursing Senior*

Guest Speaker #2 ...... Jeffrey Doucette , DNP, RN, FACHE, CENP Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Virginia

Recognitions & Presentation of Honorees ...... Shevellanie Lott, MSN, RN Chairperson, Department of Undergraduate Nursing Education*

Donna Pendergraft, MSN, RN Chairperson, Department of Undergraduate Nursing Education

Pinning Ceremony ...... Tinnikka Robertson-Jones, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC Instructor*

Terry Wright, MS, RN Assistant Professor*

Narissara Tran, MSN, RN Instructor

Tanya Hardy-Menard, MS, RN, NPP Assistant Professor

Recital of Nurses’ Pledge ...... Maria Critz, MSN-Ed, RN Chairperson, Committee on Hospitality, Ceremony and Special Occasions and Instructor*

Farewell from the Seniors ...... Cheryl Bly May 2015 Nursing Senior*

Quaneisha Fortson May 2015 Nursing Senior

Benediction ...... Delores Mack May 2015 Nursing Senior*

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RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AT WILLIAM FREEMAN HALL ROTUNDA College of Virginia Beach Campus (*)

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HAMPTON UNIVERSITY HAMPTON, VIRGINIA 23668

SCHOOL OF NURSING 757) 727-5251

Message from the Dean of the School of Nursing On behalf of the Faculty, Staff and Administration, I want to extend my most heartfelt “Congratulations” to you, your family and friends. The pinning ceremony is a symbolic welcoming of newly graduated nurses into the nursing profession. Today, we celebrate your hard work and achievement in completing a demanding and rigorous course of study. You should be proud, as should all who supported and assisted you in your efforts. Pinning is a day of celebration, and it also is a day of reflection on what lies ahead. Whatever path you choose, I am confident you have acquired the skills you need to be successful. Whether you pursue a career in public service, private industry or academe, I know you will make a difference. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to host you while pursuing your nursing degree. You have learned much, and the School of Nursing has benefited in turn from your presence. I hope you will recall your years here with a sense that they were both happy and productive. As a member of the Hampton University School of Nursing distinguished alumni, you will always be cherished at Hampton University. I hope that you will proudly wear your pin, as it distinguishes you from other professionals. The pin is a treasured symbol that conveys to others your association and everlasting bond with Hampton University School of Nursing. Please know that this symbol of service involves many professional rights and responsibilities. With the necessary tools, we send into the world the next wave of public health researchers, educators, practitioners, advocates, and leaders. I am proud of the ingenuity and hard work that went into each and every one of your degrees. I look forward to hearing about how you will advance in the field in the years to come. With the success of graduation, come more challenges and opportunities in life. Face them both with the same zeal and determination, as you have always done. I salute all of you and everyone that had anything to do with where are today. Congratulations on your Graduation and best wishes for your future life. Looking forward to your continued success!

Sincerely,

Deborah E. Jones, PhD, RN, CNE Dean and Associate Professor

Hampton Institute Graduate College College Of Continuing Education College Of Virginia Beach The Undergraduate College

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Guest Speaker #1 Patrick M Denis, MBA, BSN, BS, RN, CHEP, CAPT, USPHS

CAPT Patrick M. Denis serves as Deputy Director for Training and Support Services in the Division of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) housed within the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). CAPT Denis’ principal duty is to provide oversight of Training and Support Services activities in support of MRC units nationwide while supporting the mission of OEM and ASPR. Other responsibilities include strategic plan- ning, information sharing and dissemination, intra-agency and inter-agency coordination, communications, policy development, training, grants management, contract oversight, technical assis- tance, and response coordination. He is also responsible for providing oversight for the development and implementation of MRC training opportunities for unit leaders. CAPT Denis provides leadership, guidance, and support during national contingency operations – if needed/requested- in coordination with ASPR, OSG, VA/VHA, and any other Federal organizations. CAPT Denis previously served as the Deputy Director of Training, Medical Readiness in the Office of the U. S. Surgeon General, Office of Force Readiness and Deployment (OFRD) in Rockville, Maryland. He managed and supported several different aspects of Readiness and Response training for all ~6,600 officers in the USPHS Commissioned Corps. Prior to his OFRD assignment, he was assigned to Indian Health Service - Santa Fe In- dian Hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico as the Director of Services and Birthing Center. He directed and coordinated nursing care in the Operating Room, Re- covery Room, Central Supply, Antepartum, Birthing unit, Postpartum, and Nursery by en- suring inter-departmental activities were delivering safe, comfortable, and therapeutic pa- tient care. CAPT Denis has over 22 years of experience as a nurse and 14 years as a perioperative nurse. He graduated from Nova University in 1989 with a Bachelor’s degree in Account- ing, then subsequently obtained his second bachelor’s degree in 1993 from Florida Interna- tional University in nursing and in 2002 he graduated with an executive MBA from Na- tional University in La Jolla, California. Additionally, CAPT Denis has more than 11 years of service in the United States Navy as a Nurse Corps Officer. He has extensive experience in training, executive leadership, perioperative care, emergency care, outpatient surgical clinic care, as well as operational experience in numerous deployment settings.

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Guest Speaker #2 Jeffrey Doucette , DNP, RN, FACHE, CENP

Dr. Jeffrey Doucette is the Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Virginia and a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fel- low. As a Nurse executive he has also served in the capac- ity of, Associate Chief Operating Officer for Emergency Services at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina and Executive Director of Patient Care Services for Lee Memorial Health System in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Doucette completed his Doctor of Nursing Practice at Old Dominion University in the first Nurse Executive co- hort. He received a Master of Science in Health Care Ad- ministration and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. He serves as Adjunct Faculty in the DNP program at Old Dominion University. Dr. Doucette has been practicing for over 20 years, spending the majority of his career in leadership and executive nursing roles. In addition, he serves on the editorial advisory board for Journal and speaks extensively throughout the country on topics of interest to nursing leaders. Dr. Doucette is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and holds certifications as a Nurse Executive – Advanced, Certified Emergency Nurse, Certified Execu- tive in Nursing Practice and is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. His re- search interests include Chief Nursing Officer retention, AONE leadership com- petencies, and developing future nursing leaders.

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A Farewell to our Dean Deborah E. Jones, PhD, RN, CNE

“Leaving a legacy of distinct growth in the School of Nursing” It is with a heavy heart that we say FAREWELL to our Dean, Dr. Deborah E. Jones. Dr. Jones has nearly 20 years of teaching and leadership experience. Since 2011, she has served in the capacity of Dean and Associate Professor for our beloved Hampton University School of Nursing (HUSON). Previously, Dr. Jones was an Assistant Professor at The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Assistant Professor at the University Of Maryland School Of Nursing, and Adjunct Professor at Howard Community College, Howard County, Maryland. In her role as Dean of HUSON she had leadership over- sight for two campuses with responsibility for leadership, vision, coordina- tion and strategic, operational and financial direction for all School of Nurs- ing (SON) programs. Known for her student‐centered leadership style, Dr. Jones is intuitive and strategic in her ap- proach and has extensive experience working with accreditation and approval bodies. Steps taken to create a progressive student centered environment included her establishment of the monthly “Chat with the Dean” forum to engage students, assist with problem solving, and allow them the opportunity to discuss concerns or make suggestions. She purposely created an environment con- ducive for learning by outfitting the School of Nursing with new classroom furniture, Smart Board Technology and new computers in the computer lab and the addition of two SimMan® 3G Ad- vanced Patient High Fidelity Simulators for each campus. Dr. Jones was also strategic in adding a dedicated space for the College of Virginia Beach Campus (COVB) Nursing Clinical Skills lab specif- ically designed for nursing instruction. Along with the new Clinical Lab, she hired the very first -Time Clinical Lab Instructor for the COVB. The purpose of the labs is to offer an environment which is conducive to learning, resulting in both student and faculty success. She also led the de- velopment of the “Mentoring for Success Program” for senior nursing students and streamlined the process. Dr. Jones constantly looked for ways to improve student outcomes and provided students with the latest and best resources available on the market to improve their success on the National Licensure Examination for Nurses (NCLEX-RN). At HUSON, Dr. Jones has instilled a culture of aca- demic excellence and established a record of accomplishment in curriculum redesign while provid- ing an outstanding student and faculty experience. By mentoring faculty and staff, she has expanded scholarly research while fostering collabora- tive relationships across the university and between nursing campuses. As Dean of the SON, she help to facilitate strengthening of our research capabilities, resulting in the SON establishing its own research agenda to include a school specific research mission, vision and goals and identifica- tion of specific areas of research interest. Under her leadership, the first Endowed Chair, The Lois Price Spratlen Endowed Chair in Com- munity and Mental Health Nursing, was established in the School of Nursing. Additionally, the SON received funding to establish two new Endowed Scholarships for nursing students. A true philan- thropist at heart, she participated annually in the fundraising for the Hampton University’s Proton Therapy Center and the annual workplace charity campaign. To assist with “The Campaign for Hampton”, she developed the asset-building objectives and a plan for the SON where fundraising priorities are tied directly to the university’s strategic plan. To gain faculty buy-in, Dr. Jones led a workshop for SON faculty centered on development of our Campaign Fundraising Strategy. Dr. Jones successfully led the school through restoration of admissions to Nursing after a Two- Year Admissions Suspension by the Virginia Board of Nursing issuance of a Consent Order based on low NCLEX-RN pass rates prior to her arrival. In 2014, the School of Nursing was restored to a Full Approval status and the July 2011 Consent Order was removed after extensive reporting and

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A Farewell to our Dean Deborah E. Jones, PhD, RN, CNE

(Continued from page 8) program compliance. Under her leadership, the Virginia Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) approved our comprehensive NCLEX-RN Success Plan which includes new criteria for admissions. Dr. Jones has a knack for developing people and has worked tirelessly to provide deliberate professional faculty development opportunities. She has also been strategic in leading and plan- ning of curriculum revisions, design, and delivery. Leading the development of the first edition of the HUSON Clinical Manual and accompanying Clinical Forms Booklet, clinical rotations are planned with thought and intention; rotations provide a positive clinical experience that is safe for the patient, student nurses, and clinical faculty. Student resources developed under her leadership have been shared with participants at the National Strategy Alliance Leadership Institute: Building Environments for Student Success, Winston Salem State University (2013), participants at the 2015 Elevate Outcomes with HESI Conference and upon request of other universities, colleges, and individuals. Additionally, all newly created student resources are available for download at the SON website. Dr. Jones holds a Doctor of Philosophy, Master, and Bachelor Degrees in Nursing from Univer- sity of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She holds Certifications in Teaching & Learning in Web based Courses and Teaching in Nursing & Health Professions from Indiana University and The Uni- versity of Maryland Schools of Nursing respectively. Additionally, she has earned Certified (CNE) Status through the National League for Nursing. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau’s Heritage Society, Virginia Henderson Fellows Program, and has pledged support for Nursing Research and Leadership. She is dedicated to community involvement including Board of Directors service to Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital; Benedictine University School of Nursing, Lisle, IL, Advisory Board; Arnold P. Gold Foundation and American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Adviso- ry Board; member of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, National Advisory Committee for the Future of Nursing Scholars Program in partnership with AACN, and she serves on the selection committee for AACN and the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future - AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars Program. We wish the very best for Dr. Jones! We know that she will do well in whatever she puts her hands to, and that which is in ideal alignment with her professional and personal goals. She leaves us with a desire that we become more reflective and be the best we can be. Please join us in ex- tending our deepest gratitude and celebrating her time with us.

School of Nursing Faculty, Staff, and Students

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Recognitions (Endowed Scholarships & Awards) Endowed Scholarships and Awards to Nursing Students for 2014-15 Total Award value - $487,447

Army ROTC Scholarship Hampton University Lettie Pate Whitehead Mariah May Merit Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Sasshay Brown Quaneisha Fortson Baytop, Gardner & Young Taylor Clark Dejana Hendrick Endowed Scholarship Santia Feemster Brittney Jarnagin* Symone Mullings Symone Hopkins Geena Piedu Mariah May Jasmine Porter Centennial Contribution Tyrenne Mills Alivia Robinson* Given Foundation, Genesis Morgan Nursing Endowed Scholarship Symone Mullings Michael Battle Sr. Jennifer Ellis Tanita Nelson Endowed Scholarship Kentaysha Lane Averianna Richey Symone Hopkins Malaina Spain Channing Scott Antonia Smith Miss VA Pageant Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Tierra Tracy Scholarship Henrietta Chisholm Scholarship Alonna Williams Channing Scott Armani Barnett Reynayuka Valbrun Kyesha Wadlington Navy ROTC Scholarship Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Alfredo Fonacier Mary L. Mercy Scholarship Hampton University Sasshay Brown Presidential Scholarship Robert Wood Johnson Delores Mack* Tyrenne Mills Foundation New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Eula Mae Daniels Davis U.S. Department of Health and Delores Mack* Endowed Scholarship Human Services (HHS) Advanced Olivia Osei* Nursing Traineeship Scholarship Sentara Auxiliary Scholarship Delia Acuna Samantha Cable* Elnora Mason June Alsgard Endowed Scholarship Mary Rebecca Babb William R Harvey Ereka Mays* Brandi Bello Leadership Institute Corliss Booker Quaneisha Fortson Emeritus Class Tessa Nicole Burrus Tyrenne Mills Endowed Scholarship Caprice Carter Kamron Redding Armani Barnett Tiffany LeAnn Douglas Yvette Hunter General Motors Keisha James Endowed Scholarship Tempestt Jones-Lee Jasmine Price Sasha Lee Brittany Norman Hampton University Chinyere Virginia Osuchukwu Athletic Scholarship Eunice Theodor Taylor Clark Desiree Marie Walker Alonna Nicole Wannamaker Hampton University Amma Yeboah-Kankam Band Scholarship Charmayne Lanier-Eason Tanita Nelson

College of Virginia Beach Campus (*)

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Recognitions (General) Association of the United States Navy Honors College Alfredo Fonacier Student Association Quaneisha Fortson Athletic Tutor Blue Thunder Cheerleading HU Gospel Choir Tyrenne Mills Jazmine Dessaure

Virginia Tuition Assistance National Pan-Hellenic Council Grant Program (VTAG) Tyrenne Mills Samantha Cable* Juliette Gretzler* Residential Assistant (RA) Association Bianca Jeffery* Jazmine Dessaure Ereka Mays* Kamron Redding LuToya Merritt* Elizer Luther Navarro* Senior Class Olivia Osei* Alfredo Fonacier Marilisa Santos* Quaneisha Fortson Fatimah Sarki* Tyrenne Mills Lauren Williams* Khym Wilson* Student Government Association Quaneisha Fortson Golden Key Honor Society Precious Blake-Marlow* Student Leadership Program Sandy Choi* (Greer Dawson Wilson) Erika Darby Quaneisha Fortson Jazmine Dessaure Erica Dillman* Student Recruitment Team Leanne Elliott* Kamron Redding Ereka Mays* Elizer Luther Navarro* Olivia Osei* Marilisa Santos* Rebecca Turnipseed* Darin Webb* Lauren Williams* Khym Wilson*

Hampton University’s Honors Program Erica Dillman* Bianca Jeffery* Rebecca Turnipseed*

W.E.B. Du Bois Honor Society Ereka Mays*

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Tyrenne Mills

Hampton University Choir Jazmine Dessaure

College of Virginia Beach Campus (*)

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Recognitions (School of Nursing) Dean’s List Juliette Gretzler* Sandy Choi* Ereka Mays* Erika Darby Tyrenne Mills Jazmine Dessaure Elizer Luther Navarro* Leanne Elliott* Olivia Osei* Alfredo Fonacier Geena Piedu Shadai Gary* Marilisa Santos* Tyrenne Mills Fatimah Sarki* Monica Onyeagwa* Rebecca Turnipseed* Olivia Osei* Darin Webb* Geena Piedu Lauren Williams* Jasmine Porter Khym Wilson* Kamron Redding Marilisa Santos* Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. Malaina Spain Armani Barnett Rebecca Turnipseed* Quaneisha Fortson Darin Webb* Jasmine Porter Lauren Williams* Malaina Spain

Hampton University Military Commissioning Student Nurses’ Association Sandy Choi* - Navy Armani Barnett Amber Dirksen* - Navy Precious Blake-Marlow* Alfredo Fonacier - Navy Samantha Cable* Monica Onyeagwa* - Navy Erika Darby Erica Dillman* Hampton University Veterans Education Alfredo Fonacier Transition for Success (HU-VETS) Quaneisha Fortson Sandy Choi* Shadai Gary* Amber Dirksen* Juliette Gretzler* Leanne Elliott* Shamika Hart* Cynthia Fierro* Bianca Jeffery* Helen Garner* Delores Mack* Monica Onyeagwa* Tyrenne Mills Rebecca Turnipseed* Elizer Luther Navarro* Olivia Osei* Geena Piedu Jasmine Porter Kamron Redding Malaina Spain Darin Webb* Lauren Williams*

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Precious Blake-Marlow* Sandy Choi* Erika Darby Jazmine Dessaure Erica Dillman* Amber Dirksen* Quaneisha Fortson

College of Virginia Beach Campus (*)

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HONOREES Department of Undergraduate Nursing Education BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

MAIN CAMPUS December 2014 Graduates Tofunmi Agbelese Armani Barnett Erika Darby Geena Piedu Kamron Redding

May 2015 Graduates Jazmine Dessaure Alfredo Fonacier Quaneisha Fortson Tyrenne Mills Jasmine Porter Malaina Spain

COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA BEACH CAMPUS

May 2015 Graduates Lauren Leachman^ Precious Blake-Marlow^ Delores Mack Cheryl Bly^ Ereka Mays Brittany Brown Lutoya Merritt Samantha Cable Elizer Luther Navarro Latoya Carr Monica Onyeagwa Sandy Choi Olivia Osei^ Lynnette Cross-Mack^ Rachel Petty Erica Dillman Ashley Poole Amber Dirksen Alivia Robinson Leanne Elliott Tara Sagedy Cynthia Fierro Marilisa Santos^ Helen Garner^ Fatimah Sarki Shadai Gary Rebecca Turnipseed Juliette Gretzler Darin Webb Shamika Hart Lauren Williams Brittney Jarnagin Dallas Williams Lauren Jefferson Khym Wilson Bianca Jeffery

LPN to BS Program (^)

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HONOREES Department of Graduate Nursing Education MASTER OF SCIENCE December 2014 Graduates May 2015 Graduates Mary Rebecca Babb^ Charmayne Lanier-Eason^ Brandi Bello^ Chrystal Brown+ Corliss Booker^ Tessa Nicole Burrus^ Tiffany LeAnn Douglas^ Tempestt Jones-Lee^ Sasha Lee^ Chinyere Virginia Osuchukwu^ Eunice Theodor^ Desiree Marie Walker^ Alonna Nicole Wannamaker^ Amma Yeboah-Kankam^

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

December 2014 Graduates

Antoinette M. Jefferson, MSN, RN The Impact of Childhood Diabetes in Low-Income African American Families

Darylnet Lyttle, MS, RN, FNP The Identification of HIV Risk Behaviors Among Minority College Students Using the Neuman Systems Model

Pamela Carter Ngangana, MS, RN, CNE Intra-Family Stressors Among Adult Siblings Sharing Caregiving for Parent

May 2015 Graduates

Milagros Maria Adams, MS, RN Pediatric Asthma and Related Outcomes Within An Urban Community

Sandra Ewart-Marklin, MSN, RN Coping And Adaptation Following Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Theoretical Analysis

Dell G. Mars, MSN, RN The Lived Experience of Informal African American Caregivers of a Family Member with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

Administration & Education Program (+) Family Program (^)

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CONGRATULATIONS!! On Achieving your Doctor of Philosophy Dr. Darylnet Lyttle, RN, FNP “If God gives you the desire + the talent/ ability, He will give you the power”

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This modified version of the history was compiled from the following: Fifty Years of Nursing Excellence: The Legacy Continues, 1944-1994; A Historical Overview of the Nursing Program at Hampton Institute by Patricia E. Sloan; History of the Department of Nursing written under the guidance of Director and Chair Fostine G. Riddick; and the Hampton University School of Nursing: Self-Study Report for Reaffirmation of Accreditation (2000) written under the guidance of Dean Pamela V. Hammond.

1891 - The Kings Chapel Hospital for Colored and Indian Boys, Abbey Mae Infirmary, and the Hampton Training School for Nurses were started on the campus of Hampton Institute. Alice Bacon was instrumental in starting the Hampton Training School for Nurses. The school was commonly called Dixie Hospital, and its first graduate was Anna DeCosta Banks. 1931 - Nina Gage appointed director of the Hampton Training School for Nurses. - Students earned a diploma from a three-year program from Hampton Institute. 1934 - Ruth J. Hopper appointed director (1934-1936). 1936 - Clara G. Lewis appointed director (1936-1939). 1943 - J. Henry Suttergood, chairman of the Board of Trustees of Hampton Institute, sought approval for a nursing program. - Program and provisions were made in the 1943-44 budget. - Mary Elizabeth Lancaster (Carnegie) appointed acting director of the Division of . Anna DeCosta Banks (1869-1930). 1900. - She implemented the first continuous baccalaureate nursing program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 1944 - Cecile E. Authier appointed director of the Division of Nurse Education. - Professional nursing courses were taught on affiliations, sometimes in distant cities: St. Philip School of Nursing in Richmond, Virginia; Brooklyn State Hospital in Brooklyn, New York; Union of the King’s Daughters; and the Visiting Nurse Service, Norfolk, Virginia. - Due to limited clinical opportunities for African Americans, clinical affiliations in public health were expanded to Staten Island, New York; Washington, DC; and Bayonne and Hackensack, New Jersey. 1946 - Five students graduated from Hampton’s Cadet Nurse Corps. 1952 - The nursing program received temporary accreditation from the National League for Nursing. 1953 - Helen M. Sellers appointed acting director of the Division of Nurse Education. 1957 - Harriet E. Broward appointed director of the Division of Nursing. 1963 - Fostine G. Riddick appointed director of the Hampton Institute Division of Nursing. 1967 - Undergraduate nursing program received full National League for Nursing accreditation. - William Freeman Hall was designed by the nursing faculty and completed. 1968 - program received National League for Nursing accreditation. 1971 - Dr. Lois B. Sellers appointed director of the Division of Nursing. She was the first African American nurse to serve on the State Board of Nursing. 1975 - First continuing education nursing program established at Hampton Institute. 1976 - Master’s program initiated–the first ever at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). - Chi Eta Phi Sorority chartered a chapter on campus. (Continued on page 20)

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(Continued from page 19) 1977 - Dr. Patricia E. Sloan established the M. Elizabeth Carnegie Nursing Archives, the first archives in the US designated as a repository for memorabilia on minority nurses, especially African American nurses. 1978 - The first annual National Conference on the Black Family held by the Nursing Department. 1979 - Master’s program accredited by the National League for Nursing. 1980 - Dr. Elnora D. Daniel appointed dean of the School of Nursing. - Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing Inc., National Honor Society, established a chapter on campus. 1986 - The Hampton University Interdisciplinary Nursing Center for Health and Wellness, which was later renamed the Nursing Center, was established. - Dr. Elnora D. Daniel, dean of the School of Nursing, became the second African American appointed to the Virginia State Board of Nursing and its first African American president. 1990 - The School of Nursing receives its first NIMH research grant. - The Teagle LPN to BS initiative began. 1991 - Dr. Bertha L. Davis appointed dean of the School of Nursing. 1996 - Dr. Arlene J. Montgomery appointed interim dean of the School of Nursing. 1998 - Dr. Pamela V. Hammond appointed dean of the School of Nursing. 1999 - PhD program initiated—the first ever at a HBCU. 2001 - The School of Nursing was reaccredited for 8 years by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and for 10 years by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. 2002 - School of Nursing signed articulation agreement with Bermuda College. - Dr. Phyllis Henderson became the first student to graduate from the School of Nursing’s doctoral program. - First graduates of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program—Stephanie Stephens and Charlette King. 2003 - School celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Annual Conference on the Black Family. The School of Nursing pioneered a new 3-year accelerated baccalaureate program at the Hampton University College of Virginia Beach. 2004 - School celebrated the 60th Anniversary of Baccalaureate Education with a gala entitled “60 Years of Baccalaureate Education: Caring for Families through Generations.” - Dr. Constance S. Hendricks appointed dean of the School of Nursing. 2005 - Virginia Board Nursing visit—The Main Campus and College of Virginia Beach Campus received 8 years of approval for both programs. - First student graduates from the College of Virginia Beach Nursing Program. 2007 - Dr. Pamela V. Hammond appointed dean of the School of Nursing. 2009 - Dr. Arlene J. Montgomery appointed dean of the School of Nursing. 2011 - Dr. Hilda Williamson appointed interim dean of the School of Nursing. 2011 - Dr. Deborah E. Jones appointed dean of the School of Nursing. 2013 - Dr. Lois Price Spratlen Endowed Chair in Community and Mental Health Nursing Established. 2013 - Dr. Thaddeus Spratlen established the Nursing Class of 1954 Endowed Scholarship.

One Hundred &Twenty Four Years of Nursing Education

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The International Council of Nurses’ Pledge

In full knowledge of the obligations I am undertaking, I promise to care for the sick, with all the skills and understanding I possess, without regard to race, creed, color, politics or social status, sparing no effort to conserve life, to alleviate suffering, and to promote health.

I will respect at all times, the dignity and religious beliefs of the patients under my care, holding in confidence all personal information entrusted to me, and refraining from any action that might endanger life or health.

I will endeavor to keep my professional knowledge and skill at the highest level, and to give loyal support and cooperation, to all members of the health team.

I will do my utmost to honor the international code of nursing ethics, and to uphold the integrity of the professional nurse

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HAMPTON UNIVERSITY Dr. William R. Harvey President

Dr. Joann W. Haysbert Executive Vice-President and Provost

Dr. Pollie S. Murphy Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs

Dr. Deborah E. Jones Dean

Dr. Hilda M. Williamson Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs Ms. Donna Pendergraft Mrs. Shevellanie E. Lott Mrs. Karan Wright^ Chairperson Chairperson Director Department of Undergraduate Department of Undergraduate Office of Student Academic Nursing Education Nursing Education* Support Services

FACULTY Mrs. Norma Bergey^* Ms. Tanya Hardy-Menard^ Dr. Sherri Saunders-Goldson Dr. Hailson Prabu Bose^ Ms. Maria C. Holmes^ Mrs. Narissara Tran^ Dr. Dorothy Burns Mrs. Jacquelyn D. Jones Ms. Robin Ward* Dr. Diana Cartagena Dr. Arlene J. Montgomery Ms. Terri L. Watkins Ms. Maria Critz^* Mrs. Lisa Morant* Mrs. Terry Ann Wright* Dr. Bertha L. Davis Mrs. Tinnikka Robertson-Jones* Ms. Rosalyn Gardiner* Mrs. Sibena Samuel-Harris ADJUNCT FACULTY Ms. Valerie Carter Mrs. Yvette Chase-Batts Mrs. Stephanie H. King Dr. Davenna McGlone

STAFF Mrs. Zairoon Asimakopoulos Ms. Darlene Keeton Ms. Faressa Slaughter Graduate Department Secretary Academic Counselor Assistant Executive Secretary to the Dean

Mrs. Georgiana Bougher Ms. Kirby Lambert* Mrs. Stacey C. Turner NCLEX Retention Coach Library Clerk Financial Secretary / Building Manager

Mr. Stephen Bridges* Mrs. Karen Pooler* Mrs. Nicole Williams Network Analyst Administrative Assistant Undergraduate Department Secretary

Ms. Terri Brown^* Mr. Mauyan Skeete^ Academic Advisor Systems Administrator VOLUNTEERS Rachel Benzick* Nathan Tran

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