MENNONITE COLLEGE OF NURSING AT ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY FALL 2001

Mennonite College of Nursing and Alumni Association Calendar of events December 14, 2001 Fall semester ends

December 23, 2001- January 1, 2002 University offices closed

January 14, 2002 Spring semester begins

January 21, 2002 Martin Luther King Jr. Day*

March 9-17, 2002 Spring break

April 5, 2002 Undergraduate Research A garden for contemplation Symposium April 26,2002 What started out as a large patch of dirt at provides shade in the late afternoon. It is a beautiful Graduate Research Symposium the northwest corner of Edwards Hall has been sight. The bench given by the Class of ’97 has May 10, 2002 transformed into a beautiful garden for Mennonite written on it “What Small Comfort Might I Give Up Spring semester ends College of Nursing students, faculty, and visitors to For Today In Order For A Dream To Come True?” May 11, 2002 enjoy. Included in the garden are medicinal plants It is a beautiful spot in which one might stop to Commencement and flowers, benches donated by the Classes contemplate the beauty of nursing, how far we of ’91 and ’97, a brick pathway, and a tree that have come, and how far we will go. May 20, 2002 Summer semester begins

May 27, 2002 Memorial Day*

July 4, 2002 Call for third-party comments Independence Day*

Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University is preparing its self-study report for August 9, 2002 accreditation. The site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3 through Friday, April 5, 2002. The Summer session ends college invites students, alumni, faculty, and the practice community to provide written input into August 19, 2002 the deliberation of the evaluation team. Written and signed comments concerning the nursing pro- Fall semester begins grams will be accepted by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education until March 2, 2002. September 2, 2002 Please mail your comments to: Labor Day* Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education * University offices closed Attention: Mark Jenkins, Accreditation Coordinator One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036-1120 Dean’s message Focus on research growing among Mennonite faculty Happy holidays! Research is an expanding focus of the faculty interests are as follows: Associate Professor Brenda As all of us reflect upon the challenges facing of the future of nursing. I hope that many of you of Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State Jeffers, surrogate decision-making at end-of-life; us this year, may we continue to celebrate our have the opportunity to take advantage of the won- University. Instructional Assistant Professor Donna Redding, Alumni Administrative numerous bless- derful opportunities this series provides the com- “We are growing in the research opportunities critical thinking abilities among new nursing Mennonite College of Board 2001-02 ings. Now more munity. You can find the full schedule at Illinois State University and Dean Nancy Ridenour employees and the effects of new-staff orientation; Nursing donor roll April 1, 2001-September 30, 2001 President: Alice Deavers ’52 than ever, it is www.ilstu.edu/leadingedge. are giving us,” said Assistant Professor Eileen R. Instructional Assistant Professor Dianne Clemens Secretary/Treasurer: important for us You may recall reading an article in the last Fowles, college research coordinator since fall of and Instructional Assistant Professor Camille Little, Franceen Ackerman Amber Williams ’99 to cherish our issue of The Flame about Mennonite College of 2000. In her position, Fowles is director of the new attitudes and beliefs toward the elderly among jun- Susan and Frank Ackerman Ioma and Harold Adams Susan Catt ’95, ’97 family and friends Nursing adopting a grade school in Bloomington. Office for Health Research at Mennonite College of ior nursing students; Assistant Professor Donna Theresa and Stephen Adelman Nancy McCullough ’76 and to under- The project with Irving School is off to a great start. Nursing, which fosters the research environment in Konradi, adherence to walking for exercise among Richard and Barbara Aery Romeyn Oyer ’51 stand the signifi- Mennonite College of Nursing students assisted the college in many ways. the middle-aged; and Assistant Professor and Associ- Jean and Johns Aeschliman Karen and Andy Ahijevych Renee Simons ’97 cant importance with giving backpacks to the elementary students, The Office of Health Research is on the third ate Dean Sara Campbell, use of empowerment to Linda and Stephen Ahrens of nursing to our and several faculty are providing health-related floor of the newly renovated Edwards Hall, on the improve staff satisfaction and client outcomes. Charlotte Leach ’52 Tamara and Brett Ahrens community, the Illinois State University quad. The office provides Collaboration with other agencies and disci- Sue McGinnes ’72, ’98 classes for the elementary classes. In addition, sever- Karl and Elizabeth Akers nation, and the al nursing students are working with the school faculty and students six computers, software to sup- plines is an important emphasis of the Office for Richard and Candis Alford Judith Paxton ’72, ’84 world. I am so nurse, Holly Beoletto ’88, to learn the role of the port quantitative and qualitative analysis, and books Health Research. Two current partnerships offer Mary and David Althaus Donna and Carl Anderson Ex officio members proud of our school nurse. and manuals available for checkout. In addition, research possibilities. A partnership with Heritage Mary and Darrell Andris alumni, faculty, Nancy Ridenour, dean, The faculty at Mennonite College of Nursing Fowles assists faculty and students with applica- Manor Corporation, a local company overseeing the Hollis Armstrong Mennonite College of Nursing and students. All of you are making significant has achieved many milestones. Dr. Brenda Jeffers tions for obtaining external funding, which is a pri- operation of several area nursing homes, provides Susan and Todd Arnold contributions to make this world a better place. will have an article related to the ethics of biotech- mary goal of the office. She works with faculty and program opportunities as well as research opportu- Marcia and Joe Autry Liaison members Thank you! nology published in Advances in Nursing Science. students to develop ideas and proposals, and to nities in the area of geriatric care. E. Annalee and Joseph Ayers Julie Goodlick, Virginia and Robert Babcock This fall Mennonite has hosted and sponsored The Teaching Nursing Home is also in full swing. prepare them for the institutional process at the Also, Mennonite College of Nursing has a col- assistant director of Karen and Donald Bailey Alumni Services, several events. In September Piriya Supparsi, a facul- Two of our faculty, Camille Little and Dianne University. laborative research project with Memorial Hospital Jessica and Michael Baker Illinois State University ty member from Burapha University in Thailand, Clemens, are collecting data on attitudes related to Obtaining external research grants is key to in Springfield on the development of a student Scott and Loretta Baker Dorothy Witte, was here to attend various classes and clinicals. She aging. Dr. Sara Campbell and Dr. Brenda Jeffers are achieving the office’s long-term goal of becoming a mentorship program. In addition, the college has Jacqualine and Michael Balch director of Development, also had the opportunity to meet one on one with incorporating the John A. Hartford Foundation’s federally funded nursing research center through formed a link with Bloomington’s Irving Elemen- Daniel and Kathy Barbee Illinois State University Tina Barber several faculty members to discuss our programs. the National Institute of Nursing Research and the tary School, which has a high percentage of minori- Best Practices in Geriatric Nursing content in the Wendy and Mark Bardwell Student representatives We are in the process of establishing an exchange curriculum. National Institutes for Health (NIH). The Mennon- ty and disadvantaged students, to implement Christina and Timothy Barnett Kate Jajkowski, program with Thailand and hope to have many We are also very proud of our student achieve- ite College of Nursing faculty have been successful programming with the goal of increasing student Carolyn and Ronald Barnfield Student Nurses Association more faculty and student exchanges. ments at Mennonite College of Nursing. The presi- in obtaining University Research Grants (URGs) to interest in science and math, and educating stu- Jed Beaupre Rebecca Ferguson, On September 20 Mennonite cosponsored dent of the Illinois Student Nurses Association, “jump start” their projects, Fowles said. dents and their parents about health careers. The Teresa and Gary Beland Mennonite Graduate Holly and B. John Beoletto Student Organization “Near- and Long-Term Changes in the Nursing Carole Eatock, is a Mennonite College of Nursing The stated purpose of the Office for Health interdisciplinary focus comes in as research projects Jane and Charles Berry Workforce: A Regional Nursing Conference” in student. Research indicates a type and method of research: in the college use consultants from areas including W. Richard and Constance Birkey Bloomington. Peter Buerhaus, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., I wish you a happy and safe holiday! “The purpose of the office is to support collabora- health sciences, nutrition and criminal justice. Joyce and Charles Bisbee who is the Valare Potter Professor of Nursing and tive research between faculty and students that will As the Office for Health Research builds the Rebecca and Marvin Blair Bloomington-Normal senior associate dean of research at Vanderbilt Uni- significantly improve the health of the public within research program at Mennonite College of Nursing, Employee Club Fund versity School of Nursing was the speaker, and both the hospital and community setting.” More it is using the consultation of the following nursing Mary and Charles Blythe more than 450 people attended this event. specifically, the activities of the office will contribute research experts, all of whom are internationally Ella and George Bohrer Mennonite College of Nursing is also very to the success of research in the area of health deci- known nurse researchers: Nola Pender, University Erma and Warren Borchers Judith Bourland active in the technology series Leading Edge, spon- Nancy Ridenour sion-making as it relates to health promotion and of Michigan; Margaret Miles, University of North Kathy Bradle sored by Illinois State University. Experts on tele- disease prevention. Research projects under this Carolina-Chapel Hill; and Alexa Stuifbergen, Univer- Dorothy and Wilbert Brandon health and Web-based technology provide a glimpse umbrella will examine health decision-making sity of Texas-Austin. BroMenn Healthcare among various cultures and vulnerable populations Dean Ridenour commented on the benefit to Douglas and Mary Brown and in rural communities. the college of the new research office: “We have Dr. Michael and Mary Brunt Burien Medical Care Examples of that research are two proposals learned from other very successful nursing pro- Bonnie and Richard Burmood being submitted to NIH for funding. Assistant Pro- grams that providing space for research and foster- Lana and Don Burson fessor Caroline Mallory is proposing a project ing collaboration are vital steps to take to insure Victoria and Dennis Butler addressing “Prevention of HIV Among Women at successful grant-writing and scholarly productivity. Debra Butts Marcia and Mark Campbell High Risk.” Fowles is requesting funding for a proj- This office provides focus and collaborative support. John and Virginia Capasso FALL 2001 ect examining “Adequate Nutrition in Low-Income We plan to be very successful in obtaining external Published periodically Diedri and Gerald Carlin www.mcn.ilstu.edu Pregnant Women.” funding and increasing scholarly productivity.” Lisa Carp and Emil Yappert Illinois State University More than half the faculty are involved in Delores and William Carter Mennonite College of Nursing Yvonne and William Carter Campus Box 5810 research. Some of those faculty and their research Normal, IL 61790-5810 Continued on next page

2 3 Advisory council collecting data for study on ‘ideal graduate’ Carole Eatock president of student nurses group During the acquisition of Mennonite College of Pam Biglar, director of nursing, represents Mennonite College of Nursing is proud to be being in SNAI, she responded, “Being with people, Nursing by Illinois State University an advisory Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Carle Hospi- the home of the Student Nurses Association of meeting new people, and learning to network.” She council was formed. The Mennonite College of tal serves as a clinical site, works with second-year Illinois (SNAI) president, Carole Eatock. Carole has also enjoyed working as part of a team to Donors continued from previous page Nursing Advisory Council serves as an advisory students doing externships, and has worked with enrolled in the R.N. to B.S.N. program at Mennon- accomplish a goal. Donors continued from previous page Barbara and Charles Cashmer body to the dean of Mennonite College of Nursing Caroline Mallory on a research project involving ite and has served on the SNAI board for three This is Carole’s first year at Mennonite College Bonita and Bruce Frank Jennifer Casson on aspects of the college, its mission, and its pro- outcome of student externships. years. She received a diploma of nursing at of Nursing as an R.N. to B.S.N. student. Although Jennifer and Gary Frank M. Andrea and Jason Childers Tamara and Joel Freeman Peggy and Philip Chiles grams. The enrichment of nursing education, prac- Rose Stadel, administrator, represents Heritage Methodist Medical Center in May 2001 and cur- the campus is much larger than Methodist, the Tami and Scott Gadbury James and Jennifer Churchey tice, research, and management opportunities for Manor in Normal, and Joe Warner, president, repre- rently works in the cardiovascular intensive care atmosphere at Mennonite has proved to be a small- Patricia and James Galbraith Dawn Cioni mutual benefits guide the functions of this council. sents Heritage Enterprises in Bloomington. Men- unit. She first served as the director of marketing, school feel. Being in the R.N. to B.S.N. program has Grace Ganieany Cynthia and Scott Clapp Members of the advisory council are collecting nonite is working with Heritage Enterprises to then as secretary-treasurer, and currently as presi- allowed her to experience two Web-based classes. Andrea Gay-Saenz Angela and David Coan Michael and Lucinda data for a study titled “What are the Ideal Qualities develop a teaching nursing home. dent of the Student Nurses Association of Illinois. Once Carole has completed her B.S.N., she plans to Denise and Theodore Coe Edgren Gebhardt Karen and Floyd Cole of a New Nurse Graduate?” Funded by Illinois State OSF St. Joseph’s Hospital has just joined the Her term as president started in October continue in a master’s program to receive a degree M. Dianne and Steven Gentes Linda and Daniel Cole University’s Center for the Advancement of Teach- advisory council and will become part of the 2000, and since that time she has worked together as a family nurse practitioner. Donald and Linda Gerig Kathleen Conner ing, this focus group study of professional nurses in ongoing activities. with other board members to organize two Carole has worked with the Student Nurses Dawn and Jeff Geringer Dolores and Eugene Giuffria Hallie and Eric Cook regional care centers will provide information on All the advisory council members help in the statewide conventions. Last March the group held Association at Mennonite to help make statewide Myrtella and Wendell Cook Marjorie Gordish Jeanne and Warren Cooke essential characteristics of a new graduate. This development and evaluation of student outcome a leadership workshop with 90 attendees and dif- connections with other student and medical organ- Mary and Gregory Gossmeyer Linda and Scott Cooper information will assist in insuring that Mennonite for present and proposed programs and activities ferent speakers, including Ann O’Sullivan, Illinois izations. One of Carole’s major jobs as president is Mary and Royce Gottschalk Mary Copenhaver College of Nursing graduates remain the preferred of the college in areas such as administrative educa- Nurses Association president. The Student Nurses to help other students see the benefits of joining Deborah and Gary Grady Anne and Kenneth Crank graduates. tion, and long-range development. This includes Association of Illinois hosted a statewide conven- Student Nurses Association. The benefits seem end- Penny Greenwood Shannon and Teri Sue Cutler Beverly and Morris Grimes The first component was realizing the need for identifying programs for nurse role development tion October 13 and 14, highlighting international less and include networking, finding different types Chris Dailey and David Taner Mary and Edgar Grizzle John and Janice Dall this research. The advisory council in collaboration tailored to the educational needs of the local and nursing. Elizabeth Swanson was the keynote speak- of employment, organizational and communication Lori and Edward Grosse Dan Greene Construction, Inc. with Mennonite faculty identified this need. Data regional health care community and ongoing er and discussed her experience in Russia. When skills, and, of course, creating enduring friendships. Doris and C Robert Haas Richard and Kathy Danda are being collected and research done so that rec- assessment of workforce needs. asked what she feels is the most beneficial aspect of Linda and Michael Haile Gary and Farole Haluska Alice Deavers ommendations can be made. Information on this Many faculty members team up with these Jacqueline and Jamie Deffenbaugh Gertrude Haluska advisory council members to collaborate in areas Karen and John Dennis study will be published with each component. Betty and Richard Hamblin Dorothy and Kenneth DeVore The council includes six Central Illinois med- of research and study where the expertise of the Ann and Jeffrey Hamer Bonnie Dewey ical organizations along with Mennonite College of faculty can be combined with resources of the Jeanette and Claire Hammond Glenda Dexter-Brown and Nursing. The Mennonite College of Nursing Adviso- community to solve health care delivery problems Maxwell family supports college Mildred and WIllis Harms Philip Brown Kristy Harner Geraldine and Robert DeYarman ry Council was created and is maintained by a dealing with best practices, patient outcomes, The Maxwell family has long been a supporter of Mennonite College of Nursing, most recently Judith and Mark Hartman Pamela and Alan Dick group of health care leaders from selected agencies nursing roles, and business operations. with the establishment of the Lena Maxwell Endowed Scholarship. Established in 1998 as a living Diana and Greg Hasler Mary Diesel who are committed to help Mennonite College of Mennonite College of Nursing also helps memorial in her honor, it promotes caring and compassionate nursing care. Her brother Glenn Marie Hastings Marilyn Dishinger Frances and Roger Haughey Nursing at Illinois State University create a preemi- advisory council members to connect with other Maxwell noted, “Nursing was her life: I can remember Lena saying, ‘I’ll die helping somebody.’” Gayle and Henry Dominicis Todd and Laurie Haynes nent center for excellence in nursing education. professional programs within Illinois State Univer- Susan and Jeffrey Dowell This past June 24 the family got together for its annual reunion at Maxwell Park in Mary and Charles Heap Marjorie and Bruce Duffield Marsha Prater, vice president for patient care sity. Members work with Mennonite to identify Bloomington. Ten family members took this opportunity to visit Mennonite College of Dr. Thomas and Jane Heineke Betty and Paul Duzan services, represents Memorial Medical Center in opportunities for faculty and staff and upgrade Nursing for a tour of the new facilities. It is an honor for Mennonite College of Nursing to Evelyn and Ervin Heiser Tanya and Hezekiah Early Springfield. Mennonite College of Nursing works their skills in nursing practice, administration, have a relationship with this D. Jean Henderson Elizabeth and Edward Easley with Memorial on several programs, including stu- and management. Betty and James Henson Janice and Sterling Eby family that shares the vision Louise Henson This organization is a source of pride for Bernice Edwards dent clinical practice and externships. Sara Camp- and sees the importance of Heritage Enterprises, Inc. Robin and Christopher Eldredge bell, associate dean, is also working with a member Mennonite College of Nursing and has helped Mennonite College of Nurs- Marie Hieser Cassandra and Charles Ellenbecker of the Memorial staff on a grant for empowering to promote the college, build its recognition and ing’s mission to provide pre- Darlene and Nathaniel Hiett Jeanne and Mark Elliott Karen and John Hildreth nurses through the LINE Fellowship. prestige, obtain new resources, and enhance mier graduates in nursing. Marilyn and Gary Elliott Pat Thornton, chief nursing officer and vice opportunities for students, faculty, and Central Christiane and James Hines Elizabeth and Bruce Endress Juanema and C. Wendell Hinesley Wallace and Marian Etcheson president of family health, represents BroMenn Illinois health care organizations. Samuel and Joyce Hofer Anne Evanich Health Care of Normal. Students often use Lee and Alan Hoffman Holly and Chad Farley BroMenn’s facilities for clinical experience, and Elizabeth Davis Holder Foundation Bonnie Farmer nursing staff host students for externships. Laura and Philip Holverson Eva and James Feathergill Betty and Michael Hope Kathryn and Merle Ferguson Sheila and John Huber Pauline and Daryl Ferguson Juanita and George Hulvey Rachel Feucht Diana and Roger Hunter Joan and William Fike Norma and Kenneth Imhoff Warren D. and Aurelia Fisher Phyllis and Carroll Imig Lori Fitton Shirley and Eugene Jackson Janet and Robert Flageole JoAnn and Kevin Jacobs Dr. Eileen and Thomas Fowles Continued on next page Continued on next page

4 5 Graduate Research Symposium Sara Campbell empowering nurses The Illinois State University Graduate Research care personnel increases. Nurses play an essential Symposium was held April 27, 2001. Three Men- role in providing for the needs of hemodialysis Associate Dean Sara Campbell and Cathy Schwartz from Springfield Memorial Medical Center nonite College of Nursing graduate students partici- patients. They have the education and the ability to are collecting data for their research on empowering nurses. They will spend two years collecting Donors continued from previous page pated in this event. The Graduate Research recognize and identify potential or emerging health data focusing on what is important to student nurses, do they feel valued, what they like and dislike. Donors continued from previous page Peggy and Randall Jacobs Symposium provides students an opportunity to problems.” Students participate in journal writing and interviewing leadership and preceptors at Memorial. Camille Little Denise and Charles James engage in a culminating experience of the research Ann Garey dealt with preterm birth in adoles- Mennonite College of Nursing students benefit by being allowed to participate in the clinical Cynthia and Delmar Litwiller Susan and Brian Janke Susette and Dan Litwiller process, displaying, presenting, exhibiting, and cents who are at an increased risk for preterm birth. practice model, attend unit retreats, and see firsthand how the clinical ladder is managed so that Sandra and Phillip Jarke Jayme and Kevin Lottinville Darlene and James Jensen demonstrating the results of the research. The sym- “Findings indicate that history of preterm birth nurses can advance within the system. Research shows that externships make students stronger. Thomas and Meredith Lovelass Bradley Jesse posium is an institutional celebration of the merger does not equip a pregnant adolescent with knowl- Memorial Medical Center is rewarded by interaction with students. One preceptor said, “It was Janet and Robert Lovell Alice and Roy Jiles of active student learning and faculty mentorship. edge to identify symptoms of preterm labor and her first IV stick. She was so excited—I was excited for her. It’s that little stuff you forget to enjoy.” Lou Ann and Philip Lovell Diane and Randy Johner Dr. Janie McCray served as the faculty advisor take actions to arrest preterm labor. The study also This also gives Memorial Medical Center insight into what future nurses are looking for when they Rosemary and J Greg Lowell Amy and Kelly Johnson Jane and Jay Luthi become ready to practice. Arthur Johnson for Sandra Elliott and Karen Helfers. Sandra pre- identifies the factors related to preterm birth, such Nancy and John Machens Geneva Johnson sented a poster presentation on “Access to Health as gestational age, that are least understood by preg- Memorial became an advisory council member in July 1999 when Mennonite College of Janet and Edward Madden Holly and Randy Johnson Care for the Working Poor: A Qualitative Study to nant adolescents and thus may hamper detection Nursing joined Illinois State University. Since that time students have held clinicals at Memorial and Ada and Delbert Magers Kathy and Harold Johnson Describe the Experience.” Karen presented on “The and effective treatment of preterm birth.” Implica- been hosted by preceptors. Memorial is at a level not all institutions have arrived at in the clinical Lynn and Terrence Manning Linda and Warren Johnson Hemodialysis Patient: A Qualitative Study of the tions for nurses include health promotion and pri- practice model. The data collection by Sara and Kathy will give insight into the role the clinical Karen Manson Marjorie and Bobby Johnson Jeannine and Larry Mariani Tamra Johnson Lived Experience.” Dr. Eileen Fowles served as the mary prevention to optimize the health of infant practice model plays in empowering nurses and will benefit both Mennonite College of Nursing Marla Martin Rita and Martin Jordan faculty advisor for Ann Garey, who presented “A born to adolescent mothers. “This includes plan- and Memorial Medical Center. Beatrice and G. H. Louis Marting Roger and Stephany Joslin Nonexperimental Descriptive Study of Pregnant ning and implementing strategies to meet the preg- Kathryn and Michael Marvin Julie and Harry Jung Adolescent’s Knowledge of Preterm Birth.” nant adolescent’s educational and communication Shannon and Michael Matteson Judith and Harvey Kaeb Jean and Paul Mattingly Sandra Elliott’s study was to help understand needs surrounding preterm birth.” Norma and Kevin Kapper Winifred and Glenn Maxwell Linda and Harry Karle the lived experience of people who are employed in As faculty, staff, students, and alumni we can Johnson Scholarship Fund Kristi and Terry McCarthy Sharon and Steven Kelleher low-paying jobs but do not have health insurance. be proud of the diversity and excellence of scholar- Lora and John McClelland Lynn and Thomas Kennell Van Manen’s methodology was used to analyze the ship at Illinois State University and of our graduate Richard and Julia Johnson estab- having served in that capacity for nine years. He and Nancy McCullough John Kerber data and identify essential themes. “The phenome- students at Mennonite College of Nursing for partic- lished the Johnson Scholarship Fund Mrs. Johnson have a strong belief that education Sue and Harold McGinnes Michelle and Jeffrey Kilcher Betty and William McHie non of Feeling Abandoned and Disillusioned: Liv- ipating in events both on and off campus demon- during the 2000 academic year through is the answer to poverty and access to education Kathleen Kilmartin the Illinois State University Foundation. creates opportunity for individual and societal Kimberly McIntire Mary Anne Kirchner ing Without Health Insurance” was revealed from strating our wealth of research and faculty Rebecca and Thomas McMahan James and Vicky Kirkton the data. Themes that supported this phenomenon mentorship. This scholarship is intended to support advancement. To that end this fund provides the Cynthia and Richard Merritt Beverley and Wes Klinkhammer were: being dropped and getting caught; trying to the education costs of ethnic minority opportunity to pursue nursing education as a Elaine and Alan Merritt Christine and Lynn Klopfenstein Symposia set for April 2002 Janet and Phillip Meyer make sense of the situation; being judged, singled students who are graduates of a second- means to achieving a professional rank with status, Patricia Klopfenstein Each spring the Graduate School at Illinois ary school in McLean County and are prestige, stability, and service to others. Marguerite and Harold Mies Dianne and Gary Knapp out, and put on display; and moving beyond. The Patricia and Steven Milashoski State University—along with the Graduate Student pursuing a nursing degree from Mennonite College The Richard and Julia Johnson Scholarship Betty and Raymond Knuckles best implication of this study is for health care pro- Evelyn and Richard Miller Association and Research and Sponsored Programs— Sylvia Knuth viders to work toward a more equitable distribution of Nursing. Fund is an “open fund” in the Illinois State Univer- Sheryl and Marlin Miller holds Undergraduate and Graduate Research Sym- Beryl and Richard Koch of health care resources regardless of ability to pay.” Richard and Julia Johnson are longtime resi- sity Foundation that may be increased at any time Thelma and Richard Miller Sandra and Bruce Koerner posia. The Undergraduate Research Symposium will dents of Bloomington-Normal, and both are com- through additional gifts. If you would like more Pamela Miller-Appleton and Karen Helfers focused on patients diagnosed Jeff Appleton Susan and William Kohler be held Friday, April 5, 2002, and the Graduate mitted to improving the quality of life in their information on planned giving please contact Lisa Kopnick with end-stage renal disease who choose hemodialy- Carol and Jerry Millican Research Symposium will be held Friday, April 26, Vicki and Michael Krople sis as treatment and “enter into a medical system of community. Mr. Johnson is a former member of the Dorothy Witte, director of Development, at Connie and David Mohr 2002. Mennonite College of Nursing encourages D. Lynn and Thomas Krumholz which they know little.” The main phenomenon Mennonite College of Nursing Board of Trustees, (309) 438-8184. Delores and Don Moore Diane and Dean Kunz students to participate in research in the form of Mary and John Moore identified, accepting the fact that you are a dialysis Lynne and Christopher Kusnerick poster presentation, oral presentation, media, or Rebecca and Lee Moore patient and making the best of it, was supported by Rachel and Charles Moser Nancy and John Kutzner reading and performances. LuAnn and Arnold Ladwig four subthemes: dealing with one’s emotions, man- Yes! I want to make a gift to the Richard and Julia Johnson Scholarship Fund. C. Gail and Scott Mottershaw Students interested in participating can obtain Carol and Charles Laible aging lifestyle changes, dealing with staff and peers, Melisa and Russell Mundwiler guidelines and application materials from their l $1,000 l $500 l $250 l $100 l Other $ ______Ralph and Jean Munn Dr. Gail and Dr. Douglas Lamb and deciding to not give in. “It was found that when Margie and James Landrum research faculty advisor in the Graduate School Virginia and Melvin Murphy a person is first diagnosed with renal failure they Please make your check payable to Illinois State University Foundation and write “Richard and Julia Johnson Anita and Andrew Lankowicz office (Hovey Hall 310) or on the Graduate School Ashley and James Neal often perceive their future as being bleak and uncer- Scholarship” on the memo line to ensure its correct deposit. Mail your gift to Illinois State University, Mary and Harold Necessary Marjean and Mark Largent Web site at www.grad.ilstu.edu. Forrest and Fern Lauher tain. Many times they grieve the loss of the life they Dorothy Witte, Director of Development, Campus Box 3060, Normal, IL 61790-3060. Laurel Neitling The symposia are open to all students enrolled Janice Laux have known in much the same way that they would Lisa and Scott Nesler Jeanette and James Lavallier at Illinois State University and engaged in research Joyce and Frank Nestor grieve the death of a loved one. For them personal NAME GRADUATION YEAR Martha and Glenn Lawler under the direction of a faculty advisor. In addition Helen and Larry Nixon Charlotte and Delend Leach hardships become daily experiences as independ- Paula and Richard Nolte to recognizing and encouraging research at the DEGREE(S) Oran and Syble Leffingwell ence is forfeited, limitations are imposed, and sim- Ruth and Theodore Oesch undergraduate and graduate levels, these events Kathy and David Olson Sandra and Rodney Lehman ple tasks are no longer able to be accomplished.” POSITION provide professional advancement experience. Romeyn Oyer William and Jeanne Leman The implications for nursing: “As more people are Dr. William and Jane Lesch MAILING ADDRESS Nancy Paceley-White diagnosed with renal failure, the need for health

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6 7 College, honorary society sponsor conference Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State ing the image of nursing, reducing the cost of nurs- Faculty news University and Xi Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau ing education, eliminating stigmas and barriers for Accomplishments Jeffers, Brenda. “Nursing Home Residents Sur- International were among the nine cosponsors of a men and minorities, and increasing the supply of Dr. Sara Campbell’s poster “Academic and rogates: Preferences for Involvement in Decision Donors continued from previous page one-day nursing leadership conference titled “Near- faculty. Ergonomic changes in the workplace are Practice Partnerships: Use of a Empowerment Making.” Midwest Nursing Research Society Donors continued from previous page Myrna Park and Long-Term Changes in the Nursing Workforce: also needed to support the current workforce. Model to Meet the Demand of Professional Conference. March 2001. Stephanie and Timothy Shea Janice Parker A Regional Nursing Conference” on September 20 It is important for those in the nursing com- Nurse Leaders” was accepted for a poster pres- Ruth Shifflet Jeffers, Brenda. “Surrogate Autonomy and Rachel Patterson at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center. munity to develop the nursing image by focusing entation at the ninth National Conference on Janice and Don Sielaff Judith and Jack Paxton Appraisal of Uncertainty: Modification and Test- Christine and Allen Simms Approximately 450 student nurses, nurses, and on research that involves the nurse workforce and Nursing Administration Research in Cincinnati, Trudy and Sherman Peck ing of the Autonomy Preference Index.” Interna- Delores and Gerald Simpsen administrators participated in the conference that its impact on the quality of care, make officials in Ohio. Rita Pell tional Collaboration in Nursing Ethics. October Julie and Kenneth Sinnett Teresa and Jack Pence addressed the growing nursing shortage. government aware of the problems a nursing short- Dr. Brenda Jeffers will have an article related LaRue Sloan Leesha and Brian Peoples 2000. Mary and Gary Slutz Peter Buerhaus, senior associate dean of age would create, and promote positive public opin- to the ethics of biotechnology published in Dawn Perrin Jeffers, Brenda. “Using Human Biological Materi- Charles and Mary Smith research at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, ion of nurses. Buerhaus’s final thought: “What we Advances in Nursing Science. The journal has Beth and Brian Petersen al in Genetic Research: A Stewardship Model.” Jerry Smith Lois Philpott was the featured speaker. He discussed the nursing do today to deal with existing shortages and prob- a 90 percent rejection rate. Mennonite College Judith and Charles Smith Twenty-eighth annual Research Conference, 2001. Judith Pike shortage in America and what the future may hold. lems in the nurse workforce will go a long way in of Nursing is very proud of Dr. Jeffers’s Mary and Bernard Smith October 2001. Maureen and William Pimley As society’s demand for health care increases the determining the timing and severity of the projected accomplishment. Judith and Todd Somers A. Darlene and Joseph Poindexter number of registered nurses will increase. It is pro- shortage still to come.” Kossman, Susan. “Going On-line with R.N. to Sally and Rodger Sprague Jane and Terry Poppe Dr. Donna Konradi’s grant application to the Sandra and John Stanger jected that by the year 2008 there will be 794,000 Numerous vendors and displays from local B.S.N. Students.” Diversity in Nursing Educa- Jane and Michael Price Department of Health and Human Services’s Donna and Ivan Stanwood RN job openings. Education costs, nursing wages, hospitals, nursing homes, and nursing programs tion: Web of Challenges. June 2001. Coleen Rakers Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Pro- Glenn and Mary Stech Dr. Edmund Raycraft age and supply of faculty, and a rapidly aging RN added to the day. This is the third annual nursing G. Luanne and Gary Steiner gram was funded for more than $37,000 to sup- Kossman, Susan. “How Welcoming is Nursing Joyce Raycraft workforce are all factors in the shortage of registered leadership conference with which Mennonite Education to Minorities?” Diversity in Nursing Sarah Steiner Susan and Robert Read port the Mennonite College of Nursing family Deborah and Stephan Stenger nurses. Suggested courses of action include improv- College of Nursing has been involved. Barbara and Donald Regan nurse practitioner (FNP) program and FNP Education: Web of Challenges. June 2001. Carolyn Stites Connie and Jay Reimer students. Mallory, Caroline, “Conforming to Survival Sex Kelli Stoller Nadine Reining and Women’s Risk of HIV.” Midwest Nursing Jill Stoops Stuart and Zelda Reis Pamela Lindsey received an advance practice Loretta and Terry Strange Nancy and William Reiter nurse licensure as certified clinical nurse Research Society Conference. March 2001. Patricia and Glade Stutzman Cheryl Rempel specialist. Mallory, Caroline. “HIV Infection as a Catalyst Esther and M. Willis Sutter Nachelle and Phil Richard for Changing Health.” Midwest Nursing Janet and Dennis Sutter Michelle and Scott Rickel Dr. Caroline Mallory had a manuscript Mary and Charles Sutton Research Society Conference. March 2001. Dr. Nancy Ridenour and Ed Mason based on her postdoctoral work accepted for Betty and James Swigart Jane Rieger Doris Teubel publication. Publications Marlisa and Brian Rieke Janette and Jeffrey Thompson J. Robin and William Riley Dr. Nancy Ridenour and Dr. Denise Wilson Jeffers, Brenda. Delegates Approve Revised George and Patricia Tilton Lois and Robert Ritchey received advance practice nurse licensure as Code of Ethics. Chart: The Journal of the Illinois Andrea and Robert Tirpak Barbara and Everett Ritchie certified nurse practitioners. Nurses Association. September/October 2001. Louise and Steve Todd Bernice and Michael Robinson Laura and Daryl Tolan Lynne and Antonie Romyn Presentations Jeffers, Brenda. Stewardship in the Age of Janette and Steve Toliver Ruth and Schley Rudolph Astroth, Kim. “Effectiveness of Step Treadmill Genetics: Ethical Issues. Advances in Nursing Sci- Jennifer Toliver Janice and Philip Rush Susan and David Towler Exercise Training in Reducing Resting Blood ence, Nursing Ethics, Vol. 24, No. 2. December 1, Carolyn Ruth 2001. Mary and Donald Troglio Evelyn and John Saal Pressure in Women with Unmedicated Hyper- Lori and Bill Troyer Vada and Keith Saffer tension.” Twenty-eighth annual Research Con- Mallory, Caroline. Examining the Differences Janet and Frank Tuley Edith and Paul Sancken ference. October 2001 Between Researcher and Participant: An Intrin- Teresa Ulrich Marjorie and Donald Sapp sic Element of Ground Theory. Using Ground Jeanette and Dale Unzicker Teresa and Doug Saxton Campbell, Sara. “Leadership Strategies Linda and Wesley Upchurch Theory in Nursing. R. Schreiber and P. N. Stern. Rebecca and Lynn Schaffer Designed to Improve Life.” Midwest Nursing Ruth and Richard Uphoff Joan and Laverne Schertz Research Conference. March 2001. 2001. Sue and William Valentine Sharon and Richard Schertz Sonia and Tim Vercler Fowles, Eileen. “Comparison of Pregnant Redding, Donna. Critical Thinking Disposition Alice and John Schieber as It Relates to Academic Achievement. Nurse Kay and George Vincent Deborah Schimmelpfenning Women’s Nutritional Knowledge to Actual Sheila and Richard Voigt Julie and Kurt Schinzler Dietary Intake.” AWHONN 2001 Convention: A Educator. June-July 2001. Erin and Andrew Waite Judith and Eugene Schlueter Nursing Odyssey. June 2001. Carolyn and Steve Walker Yvonne and Richard Schmudde Shirley and William Walker Beth and Thomas Schreiner Shelley and Roderick Walters Celeste and Michael Scimo Joseph Warner and Rose Stadel Mary and Robert Scott Mary and Paul Watkins Cheryl and Terry Seabold Marlene Weichman Janet and Robert Sears Daphne and John Wepprecht Carol and Paul Selman Jerry and Sheila West Mary Shane-Cox Sallie and Wendell Westfall

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8 9 Mennonite College of Nursing welcomes Faculty and a doctorate in clinical psychology from South- Educating Illinois Mary Ryan Bailey began as a tenure-track fac- ern California University for Professional Studies. Mennonite College of Nursing is a leader in nursing education, and through the service commitments of faculty and stu- ulty member at Mennonite College of Nursing this She has been a nurse and nurse educator, and loves dents we will become a leader in public service and wellness promotion for communities surrounding Illinois State University. Donors continued from previous page fall. Her education began at Marquette University in what she does. “The students keep me on my toes, The Illinois State University Educating Illinois action plan encourages connections between faculty and students outside of the Linda Westfall-Hunt and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she majored in biolo- and I always learn from them.” classroom in order to better educate students. Several projects have kept students and faculty busy with service activities, includ- William Hunt gy and continued at St. Teresa in Winona, Minneso- She has had clinical practice experience in ing participation in the Wellness program for faculty and staff at Illinois State, and the “adoption” of a local public grade school. Regina and Michael Wey ta, where she received her Bachelor of Science in orthopedics, medical/surgical, and community Kathleen and Roger Wiegand Several faculty members formed a team headed by Eileen Fowles to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Myra and Joseph Wiegand Nursing. In 1970 she graduated from Rush-Presby- health. She started and administered a family plan- Life. This event raises money to fight cancer. It also increases community awareness of cancer and stimulates a real sense of Gary and Rita Wilkins terian-St. Luke’s Medical Center as a pediatric nurse ning clinic for the Rock Island County Health relationship among the participants. Glen and Elizabeth Wilkins practitioner. She has also received an M.S.N. in pub- Department and is finishing up a post-master’s cer- Mennonite College of Nursing students participated in blood pressure screenings for Illinois State faculty and staff through- Kristi and Charles Williams lic health nursing, a post-master’s degree for family tificate in holistic nursing from Bethel College of out the year. Students take blood pressures and discuss preventive care. In the past, students have also participated in flu shot Verla and Donald Williams nurse practitioner, and is working on her doctorate Nursing, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. clinics and cholesterol screenings. This not only benefits the students, it helps the Illinois State University Wellness program Dr. Michelle and Leon Wipperfurth Dr. Herbert and Janet Wiser at Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western She is a reiki master teacher/practitioner and is provide service to faculty, staff, and students. Dr. Craig and Dorothy Witte Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. also certified at level II-B in healing touch. In her Faculty and students are continuing their work at Irving School, a public school in Bloomington District 87. Irving has been Kathryn and Christopher Wood Mary has an extensive background in both spare times she practices in holistic nursing skills, noted for its high percentage of disadvantaged students and works to meet the health care needs of the children with one nurse DeAnn and Richard Worth clinical experience and teaching experience. She designs outdoor healing spaces for clients, and has working at two schools. Holly Beoletto, school nurse and Mennonite alumna, is working with nursing students to educate them Doris and Robert Wortinger on the role of the school nurse. Last year Mennonite College of Nursing began working with Principal Mary Kaye Scharff to start Rosalie and Robert Wright has worked as a surgical RN, visiting nurse, com- done presentations on holistic nursing for Michigan Ellen and Mark Wylie munity health nurse, pediatric nurse practitioner, State University and other organizations. a program to educate students on wellness promotion and illness prevention. In August backpacks with school supplies spon- Linda and Mario Yap public health nurse, and most recently as a family She is now beginning a new project with sored by Mennonite College of Nursing were distributed to all elementary students. On September 21 students and faculty host- Marilou and Glen Yarbrough nursing practitioner for the Champaign-Urbana Heritage Manor, where she hopes to teach some ed an assembly and were able to visit with students in the classrooms. This promises to be a positive experience for all involved. Donna and Danny Yoder Health District. She has also been an LPN instruc- of Heritage’s staff the techniques of reiki for them This experience will benefit Mennonite College of Nursing students through out-of-class experiences that connect and comple- Joan and John Yoder ment in-class curriculum. Irving students will benefit through wellness events and possible health career ideals. Zetta Yoder tor, RN instructor, B.S.N. faculty at University of Illi- to use with Alzheimer’s patients. This will be a Charlene Young nois at Chicago, and an assistant professor of very exciting endeavor for both Mennonite College Jeanice and Hank Young nursing at Lakeview College of Nursing. of Nursing and Heritage Enterprises. Sally and Lynn Young Emily Schlenker began this past fall as a Sandra and David Young Staff tenure-track faculty member. She received her basic Mary and Gregory Zappa Kathleen Burger started working as the nursing education from Lutheran Hospital School Externship program initiated Christine Zimmerman frontline secretary at Mennonite College of Nursing Externship sites Peggy and Steven Zimmerman for Nurses in Moline. She also holds a B.A. in psy- on August 27, 2001. She is a graduate of Normal Mennonite College of Nursing initiated an Kelly VanEtten who worked in cardiac critical hosting students Ann and Dave Zobrist chology from Augustana College, a B.S.N. from externship program this year to provide academic care was given the opportunity to see an open-heart BroMenn Regional Mary and John ZonFrilli Community High School and has worked on Marycrest College, a master’s degree in community credit to students working full time in health-related surgery. “It was defiantly the most exciting time Medical Center special projects at Mennonite in the past. Carle Foundation Hospital, health nursing from Northern Illinois University, jobs during the summer. This program is designed during my externship.” While working in cardiac Champaign to provide nursing students the opportunity to critical care she also floated to the intensive care Children’s Memorial Hospital, become socialized into the professional nursing role unit, where she witnessed procedures such as a Chicago Hoopston Community With sympathy and to observe and participate in the full continu- bone marrow aspiration and a chest tube insertion. Memorial Hospital, um of patient care via daily collaboration with a It is often difficult to get an opportunity to see these Hoopston ’52 Darlene (Oyer) Brooks lost her husband of 48-1/2 years, Herbert, to lung cancer on April 19, 2001. She has moved to nurse preceptor in a health care setting. The student, types of procedures until you go into the workforce. Hope Children’s Hospital, the preceptor, and the College of Nursing professional Her preceptor, Kelly Tellstrom, was a great help. Oak Lawn 1 West Buchanan Avenue, Apartment 1, Charleston, Illinois 61920-2521, but will continue to spend mid-October to Mayo Clinic, Rochester, mid-April in Bradenton, Florida. practice coordinator develop an individualized writ- “She was always telling me what we were doing and Minnesota ten learning contract. Students took advantage of why it was being done.” McLean County Health ’67 Jerold “Jerry” Reis, 56, of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, died February 5, 2001, at his residence. He was born December 1, 1944, in the opportunities at several sites this summer. Rita McQuinn was in the general surgery area. Department, Bloomington Santa Monica, California, a son of Hugo Robert and Evelyn Miller Reis. He came to Chenoa with his parents at an early age. Memorial Medical Center, Students spent eight weeks during the summer She enjoyed working with patients and felt that the He joined the Army and studied at Fitzsimmons Hospital in Colorado before being sent to Vietnam, serving at a base hospi- Springfield working 32 hours a week in different units at externship gave her an opportunity to see what Methodist Medical Center, tal in Vung Tau. Upon returning from Vietnam he was sent to Medigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, where BroMenn. Students were assigned to preceptors in happens from the time patients are admitted until Peoria he became a certified registered nurse anesthetist, earning the rank of captain. He followed that profession later in Illinois, OSF St. Francis Medical the emergency room, the cardiac critical care unit, they are discharged. She said, “I got to know Kentucky, Ohio, and California before going to Elkview Hospital in Hobart, Oklahoma, where he had worked for 10 years Center, Peoria and the general surgery area. Externships give stu- patients, and they appreciated me.” This is one of OSF St. Joseph’s Hospital, before his death. dents the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge the reasons she went into nursing. She also gained Bloomington ’80 Jeanette Gorecki, 52, of Bloomington died July 25, 2001, at BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal. She was born July 6, in a specific area of the hospital as well as chance to valuable information from her preceptor, Becky St. Francis Hospital and Health Center, Blue Island 1949, and was a 1967 graduate of Thornton Fractional North High School, Calumet City. She graduated in 1973 from Illinois experience nursing at its best. By working with pre- Clemens, along with the other staff in the general St. John’s Hospital, Sate University with a B.A. in psychology. She received her registered nurse’s license in 1980. She graduated in 1989 from Men- ceptors, students have the opportunity to learn one- surgery area. Rita enjoyed working at BroMenn as Springfield nonite College of Nursing with a B.A. in nursing. She obtained her master’s degree in nursing from University of Illinois at on-one. Preceptors are able to take the time to an extern so much she has continued in the general St. Joseph Medical Center Prompt Care, Bloomington Chicago in 1995. Jeanette was employed as a registered nurse at BroMenn Regional Medical Center for 20 years, first in the explain what is being done and why. Students are surgery area as a nurse technician. West Suburban Hospital, medical unit and then as a charge nurse in the obstetrics unit. Jeanette was also employed by Carle Clinic, Bloomington, allowed to do assessments and see procedures they Rita and Kelly used this opportunity for an Oak Park where she was nurse practitioner. In addition, Jeanette was a clinical instructor in obstetrics and pediatrics at Mennonite may not have the opportunity to experience during independent study to earn credit hours. Both stu- College of Nursing. clinicals. dents feel they are more confident and competent when dealing with patients now.

10 11 Transcultural experiences are real eye-openers for students Mennonite College of Nursing’s transcultural practices in Eastborne were very similar to those in Russia very difficult. Amy talked about her experi- program is growing and providing students a way practiced in U.S. hospitals, nurses are not trained to ence: “I worked in a wound-dressing ward for a day to gain professional experience in nontraditional do in-depth inspection of patients. “Nurses do not and was given one pair of disposable gloves to wear ways. It is important for nurses to create an atmos- use stethoscopes…or contribute to patient assess- for that day. Masks for surgery are made from band- phere in which patients feel comfortable and safe. ments. Doctors are the ones who do basic assess- age material and reused. Needles are sharpened and One way of making this happen is to experience dif- ment.” One of Lisa’s biggest surprises was the fact reused. Syringes are all glass and are reused. In Russ- ferent cultures. During the summer of 2001, 16 stu- that nurses do not take tests to work in the nursing ian society, working in health care is not necessarily dents participated in this program, traveling to field; instead they write papers. Students are paid to a high-status position as it is here in the United Lame Deer, Montana; Eastborne, England; Vladimir go to nursing school and work in a clinical setting States. The doctors at Sobinka make about $30 to Russia; and San Antonio, Texas. All felt they grew as while they are in school. Students are not required $50 a month. A person can make a lot more money nurses from their experiences and recommend that to attend classes that do not pertain to the type of as a taxi driver than they can as a doctor.” After arriv- Clinic nurses in Lame Deer, Montana. others student nurses participate in the transcultur- nursing they will do. For instance, a nursing student ing in Russia, Amy quickly realized that the most al nursing program. Although each student’s experi- who will work in cardiac is not required to attend important thing to do is to build relationships. If you ence was different, students who participated were itive, she was surprised by the way educated people classes about pediatric care. Lisa pointed out, “The know people, things can get done. Although her trip changed. are looked down upon and called “white man.” nurses know the information, but they are not test- to Russia was a “heartbreaking” one, Amy was Cheryl Coleman, Jamie Quirum, and Jamie “This makes health care delivery difficult,” she said. ed. You are a nurse if you graduate from school.” pleased with her experiences and comes back to Whitmer were three of the eight students who trav- All three student nurses were excited about the Nurses in England are content to be traditional in Mennonite with a new perspective. She came back eled to Lame Deer, Montana, to work with nurses at home health care nurses. “They are great. They do their nursing role. Lisa questioned her preceptor with the a different outlook: “I think that the most the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. Cheryl noted, more than they need to do. One nurse put a park about this. The nurses in Eastborne feel their most valuable lesson for me was to learn to be patient and “The people at the clinic were the best part of the together.” The home health nurses work in towns important job is basic care and comfort measures. to be flexible. Life is very different in Russia.” trip. There were a lot of Native Americans working without running water and few phones, but they Lisa came back from England appreciating the level Mennonite College of Nursing continues to there…they all took care of us and made sure we were very involved with community development. of education she is exposed to and the opportuni- challenge and enlighten students through its tran- were able to share in different experiences.” Nurses Cheryl said, “We all had a great time in Montana. ties nurses in the United State are given. scultural program. It is important for students to on site would watch and assist as the students par- Several of us have talked about going back for a “There really is no fair way to compare the hos- experience other cultures and health care systems. ticipated in clinical experiences. Jamie Quirum was visit.” pitals in Russia to the hospitals here in the United Students study cultural care diversity at Mennonite, excited about the “hands-on experience…doing IVs, Lisa Lenger traveled to Eastborne, England, States” was Amy Crawford’s first thought when but nothing compares to the actual experience of triaging patients at the clinic and the emergency and stayed at a hospital campus. Lisa worked on asked to compare the health care system in Russia being in a place. These experiences forever change room, and giving immunization at the high school.” the medical unit. The patient population tended to and the United States. The constant need for sup- the lives of the student nurses who participate in Although Jamie Whitmer’s experience was very pos- be elderly. Lisa pointed out that although clinical plies and dated equipment make health care delivery them.

Student nurses group growing Oyer retires after almost half a century SNA schedule Students who attend Mennonite College of December 4, 2001 February 12 and 26, 2002 Romeyn Oyer, Class of 1951, retired after 47 years in nursing. Romeyn always new she wanted Nursing are busy but have always managed to be Lunch provided by extern speakers Bake sale to help people. She started school at Illinois State Normal University to become a teacher but decid- Prize drawings active in student activities both at the college and in Health Career Fair with Placement ed to switch gears and go to Mennonite School of Nursing. She graduated in 1951 and went to work Faculty potluck (12/6) Services (2/14) the community. The meeting attendance for the Stu- Children’s holiday party as an assistant nursing arts instructor at Mennonite School of Nursing and then in 1956 as a clinical Blood drive dent Nurses Association (SNA) has been between Summer externship information Blood pressure clinic instructor. After three years, she decided she needed more hands-on experience. She thought she 50 and 70 students. SNA meetings are held twice Discuss: would be a staff nurse but instead was appointed to head nurse. “That’s my favorite job” Oyer said. January 22, 2002 • Spring banquet (3/29) monthly on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. in Moulton Hall Gondolas provided/Prize drawings “Talk and comfort measures are so important. I still like feeding patients,” she said. “It’s so • Election nominations 214 because the group has become too large to Semester overview rewarding—if someone doesn’t feel like eating and you can provide some encouragement, it’s very Discuss: March 5 and 26, 2002 meet in Edwards Hall. important.” Nursing has changed through the years to include more technical jobs and assessments. • Spring banquet (3/29) Elections (3/26) From October 12 to 14, President Cheryl Cole- • Habitat for Humanity Bake sale “I enjoy nursing today. We still have contact with patients and families. And, we can do so much man and two other SNA members attended the Stu- • Homeless shelter Habitat for Humanity with them—the techniques, materials, and medications. We can get people out so much quicker.” dent Nurses Association of Illinois convention in • Blood drive assistance Spring banquet (3/29) Romeyn has been volunteering at the Community Health Care Clinic and her church. She • Elections Blood pressure clinic Peoria. Alice Deavers, president of the Mennonite noted that she would miss friends in BroMenn’s medical unit. She retired August 30. She has • Blood pressure dates Blood drive College of Nursing Alumni Board spoke at the Octo- at the Rec Center worked with students at Mennonite School of Nursing, at Mennonite Hospital in Bloomington, and April 16 and 30, 2002 ber 9 meeting. SNA member Kate Jajkowski is SNA’s then at BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Normal. She was recently recognized by district six of New officers (4/16) student delegate to the alumni board in hopes of Potluck/Door prizes (4/30) the Illinois Nurses Association for the work she had done with them as well as for being a role fostering a stronger relationship with its members. Bake sale model for professional nursing behavior. Romeyn serves on the Board of Directors of the Mennonite The students have a busy schedule for the com- SpringFest on the Quad College of Nursing Alumni Organization. Blood pressure clinic ing months, including speakers, recruitment activi- ties, and service projects.

12 13 Giving thanks at year’s end… Progress notes

’52 Darlene (Oyer) Brooks welcomed two grand- ’95 Amy (Conroy) Fitzpatrick was married in June By Dorothy Witte A thoughtful sharing with others…a way to make a difference. children. Her son, David, and his wife, Linda, and started on master’s PNP this fall. Director of Development gift is always mean- Whatever your motivation, current tax laws provide adopted two children from Guatemala. Mennonite College of ingful, whatever the incentives for you to express your charitable spirit. ’95 Meg (LaForge) Stockings and husband Tom Nursing time of year. Howev- Our federal government encourages charitable ’65 Christine (Leman) Klopfenstien is the charge welcomed Benjamin James on March 17, 2001. [email protected] er, as the last days giving by providing significant tax benefits when a nurse at The Cedars Nursing Home in Grabill, Meg is a surgical nurse at Howard Young (309) 438-3134 of 2001 “tick away,” gift is made to a qualified organization. A gift may Indiana. Medical Center. don’t forget to take be made in a number of ways, including cash, secu- advantage of the rities, real estate, and personal property. Through ’69 Charla Wyse Roth is teaching at Iowa Wesleyan ’96 Kelli Fink of Colorado Springs was married opportunity to careful planning, you can identify the option that College in the R.N.-B.S.N. program. She is also October 14, 2000, to Mark Peterson. She is make a charitable best fits your situation a doctoral student at the University of Iowa working at Memorial Hospital in Colorado contribution and Looking to the future… with a focus on women’s health research. She Springs as an emergency room nurse. and her husband, Larry, live in Mount Pleasant, perhaps reduce In addition to gifts made as part of a year-end ’97 Keri LaDuke-Miller gave birth to a baby girl, Iowa. Her daughter, Julie Miller, and grand- your taxable income at the same time. Your year- review of finances, don’t overlook the need to devel- Audrey Lynn, March 5, 2001. end gift to Mennonite College of Nursing may op long-range estate and financial planning. Becom- daughter, Taylor, are in Sarasota, Florida. Her reduce your income tax, while providing meaning- ing a philanthropist, creating a lasting legacy for other daughter, Jennifer, is a recent graduate ’97 Angela (Dennis) Michael and her husband, ful support for us. future generations, can be accomplished through of University of Iowa Law School and lives in Tom, along with big sister Megan welcomed Giving is, of course, more than tax brackets your will, life insurance, and retirement plans. You Littleton, Colorado. Lauren Elaine on March 7, 2001. Angela is working as a pediatric nurse at Decatur and charitable deductions. It is a message of appre- have the power to make dreams come true. ’81 Pamela Ward was married to Thomas Norris Memorial Hospital. ciation…a “thank-you” for past blessings…a means of July 1, 2001, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pamela is a nurse practitioner ’98 Angela Watkins married Travis Birdsell. employed by OSF Medical Group. ’98 Elizabeth Witmar married Nathan Scott. ’81 Cynthia Murphy Ptasnik is the director of Ameri- ’99 Natalie Hawn married Ryan Beckley. Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University welcomes your charitable support cans Adopting Orphans, an international adop- tion agency. She relies on her nursing ’99 Angie (Nolan) Johnson married Alex Johnson ’99 Based on your wishes, your contribution can be used for general support or applied to specific areas of need such as scholarship, education to help the families and children she on July 14, 2001. Alex works at BroMenn Regional research, equipment and technology, faculty support, etc. Thank you in advance for your consideration. serves. Americans Adopting Orphans has three Medical Center in the intensive care unit, and international adoption programs in China, Viet- Angie works at McLean County Orthopedics. Yes! I want to give. I am including a cash gift of $______nam, and Cambodia. (Note: In order to qualify as a 2001 gift, make sure the mailing envelope is postmarked by December 31, 2001. ’99 Melissa Mundwiler welcomed son Sumner Mail your gift to Illinois State University, Dorothy Witte, Director of Development, Campus Box 3060, Normal, IL 61790-3060.) ’94 Andrea (Luebbering) Childers was married Anthony Strom on June 19, 2001. She has been June 2, 2001, to Jason Childers. 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States, Canada, China, and Vietnam. and China, Canada, States, research both nationally and internationally, and dis- and internationally, and nationally both research

national collaborations in Australia, the United the Australia, in collaborations national inter has omotion. They promote academic excellence in excellence academic promote They omotion. pr

es. Burapha es. chang ex student and faculty e olv inv will h healt on phasis em he t putting y b services e car quality

developing a transcultural program with Burapha. This Burapha. with program transcultural a developing community and other regions of Thailand with high- with Thailand of regions other and community

ing institutes. Mennonite College of Nursing is Nursing of College Mennonite institutes. ing administration. The college mission is to provide its provide to is mission college The administration.

nationally through cooperation with international nurs- international with cooperation through nationally ence in nursing, and research evaluation and nursing and evaluation research and nursing, in ence

strengthen the abilities of nurses nationally and inter- and nationally nurses of abilities the strengthen ing, mental health and psychiatric nursing, basic sci- basic nursing, psychiatric and health mental ing,

A large part of Burapha University’s mission is to is mission University’s Burapha of part large A maternal and child nursing, medical and surgical nurs- surgical and medical nursing, child and maternal

tem here is similar to that of Thailand. of that to similar is here tem several departments, including community nursing, community including departments, several

in culture and technology, the health care delivery sys- delivery care health the technology, and culture in The Nursing College in Thailand is divided into divided is Thailand in College Nursing The

“Diagnostic Reasoning.” Although there are differences are there Although Reasoning.” “Diagnostic degrees to be four year B.S.N. degrees. B.S.N. year four be to degrees

ing “Patho Basis,” “Family Nurse Practitioner III,” and III,” Practitioner Nurse “Family Basis,” “Patho ing two-year programs of nursing and require all nursing all require and nursing of programs two-year

attended undergraduate and graduate classes, includ- classes, graduate and undergraduate attended students. The Thai Nursing Council will be eliminating be will Council Nursing Thai The students.

clinical in Livingston County among others. She also She others. among County Livingston in clinical on Friday and Saturday in Jantaburi, Thailand, with 50 with Thailand, Jantaburi, in Saturday and Friday on

B roMenn Regional Center and to a community health community a to and Center Regional roMenn ( 10 in each focus). They also have a part-time program part-time a have also They focus). each in 10

h as “adopted.” She went to a mother/child clinical at clinical mother/child a to went She “adopted.” as 1 50 R.N. to B.S.N. students, and 50 master’s students master’s 50 and students, B.S.N. to R.N. 50

l ocal public school that Mennonite College of Nursing of College Mennonite that school public ocal 2 004. There are approximately 550 B.S.N. students, B.S.N. 550 approximately are There 004.

e d in an assembly and visited classes at Irving School, a School, Irving at classes visited and assembly an in d i stration; and will have a Ph.D. program beginning in beginning program Ph.D. a have will and stration;

f orce: A Regional Nursing Conference.” She participat- She Conference.” Nursing Regional A orce: i ly nursing, gerontological nursing, and nursing admin- nursing and nursing, gerontological nursing, ly

“ Near- and Long-Term Changes in the Nursing Work- Nursing the in Changes Long-Term and Near- w ith focuses in community nursing, adult nursing, fam- nursing, adult nursing, community in focuses ith

i ties, clinical experiences, and classes. She attended the attended She classes. and experiences, clinical ties, l or of Nursing Science; a Master of Nursing Science Nursing of Master a Science; Nursing of or

e d in several college events, including community activ- community including events, college several in d v ersity in Chonburi, Thailand. Burapha offers a Bache- a offers Burapha Thailand. Chonburi, in ersity

W hile at Illinois State University, Piriya participat- Piriya University, State Illinois at hile i n the maternal and child department at Burapha Uni- Burapha at department child and maternal the n

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