SPRiNg 2012, VoL. 10, No. 2 a PuBliCatioN oF New york uNiversity College oF NursiNg Building our dream a New home for the College of Nursing and construction has begun 2 Greetings from the Interim Dean 12 Faculty Awarded Major NIH Grants: Spur Research A PublicAtion of 3 at NYU College of Nursing new york university NYU College of Nursing Launches college of nursing Next Phase of Building Campaign SPRING 2012, VoL. 10, No. 2 with Lead Gifts 14 HRSA Grants Enhance Clinical Education and Community- Based Care interim Dean Judith Haber, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN 16 Celebrations Assistant Director for Alumni relations and Development Nadège Roc Managing editor / writer Barbara Kancelbaum writer Cecilia Malm Assistant editor Meredith Miller Design Susan Carabetta 6 Conference Explores the Role renderings of the new college of nursing building of Socio-Behavioral Factors Courtesy of EYP in Chronic Disease Management editorial board Deborah Chyun, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN 7 f College o Nursing Ranked No. 8 18 Donor Spotlight: Joan K. Stout, Amy Knowles, MSEd in National Institutes of Health A Champion of Bedside Nursing Barbara Krainovich-Miller, Research Funding EdD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, ANEF, FAAN 19 Alumna Spotlight: Amy Berman Ellen Lyons, MPA 8 NYU Faculty Advocate for Merges the Personal and the Gail D’Eramo Melkus, EdD, C-NP, FAAN Recognition of Non-Communicable Policy Dimensions of Illness Jamesetta A. Newland, Diseases as Top Worldwide PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP, DPNAP Health Issue 20 Alumna Spotlight: Wilhelmina James Pace, DSN, MDiv, APRN-BC, FAANP Manzano Takes Nursing to the Top 10 Faculty Spotlight: Ann Kurth NYU College of Nursing 21 Student Profile: Celia Maysles 726 Broadway, 10th Floor 10 NYUCN Global Makes Waves New York, NY 10003-9502 22 College and Faculty News 212-998-5300 www.nyu.edu/nursing 27 Selected Faculty Publications 29 Letter from Maria Dolce, Alumni Association President 30 Alumni News and Achievements 32 Why I Give: Barbara Hayes 33 Thank You, Dean’s Circle spring 2012 1 greetings FRoM THE INTERIM DEAN Dear Friends, Almost 80 years ago, in the fall of 1932, NYU nurses are philanthropists, educa- the School of Education at New York Uni- tors, filmmakers, researchers, technology versity established nursing as a discrete specialists, and business leaders. They are area of professional study. This landmark in the classroom, in the community, in event was the first step in a remarkable the laboratory, and in the headlines. They journey that would ultimately lead to the are forging creative, interprofessional emergence of a College of Nursing rec- partnerships with dentists, physicians, ognized today as one of the preeminent artists, and engineers. institutions for nursing research, educa- While it seems that much has changed tion, and practice in the nation. over the past eight decades in the diversity I was recently struck by archival photos of our roles and in the scope of our impact, of those early NYU nursing students from I find that we also share a great deal of the 1930s, wearing crisp white uniforms common ground with our predecessors: and starched caps, posed at patient Our faculty are at the United Nations, an enduring passion for helping others, bedsides and in hospital corridors. The speaking to international health lead- a commitment to excellence in all that we images made me reflect: What would those ers about the global burden of diabetes do, and a vision of the nursing profession nurses think if they saw us now? What does and cardiovascular disease, as well as in as evolving and at the forefront of antici- an NYU nurse look like today, and if you Ghana, Rwanda, and 20 other countries, pating the needs of a changing society. were to take a snapshot, where would he or working to improve the lives of people I hope you will join us in celebrating she be standing? Then I realized that the with HIV/AIDS and those living with our 80th anniversary this fall. I extend answer to my question was right in front of chronic illness. NYU nurse scholars are my warmest congratulations to the Class me — in this current issue of NYU Nursing. leading an ambitious research agenda that of 2012. And I wish all of our alumni, Where are NYU nursing students, fac- has earned the College a ranking of No. 8 friends, and supporters a wonderful and ulty, and alumni today? in the United States from the National relaxing summer. In this issue you will learn that our Institutes of Health. And they are in our students are in Spain, Argentina, Italy, own backyard on the Lower East Side of Sincerely, and other countries around the world, as Manhattan, providing much-needed pri- record-breaking numbers participate in mary care to low-income older adults. study-abroad opportunities this year. They Our alumni are spearheading efforts are aiding trauma victims in the emergency to raise funds for a new home for nurs- Judith Haber room, learning hands-on care in simula- ing, returning to NYU to join the ranks PhD ’84, MA ’67, APRN-BC, FAAN tion labs, and standing on the podium of our faculty, and reaching out to others to accept scholarships and awards from on the web, as has one alumna who is Ursula Springer Leadership prominent foundations such as the Robert chronicling her battle with inflammatory Professor in Nursing Wood Johnson Foundation, the Jewish breast cancer in a blog that is breaking the Interim Dean, College of Nursing Foundation for the Education of Women, silence about how people with terminal and the Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation. illnesses can fight for their quality of life. 2 New York U NiversitY College of N UrsiNg Magazine HoME IS WHERE THE Heart IS NYU College of Nursing Launches Next Phase of Building Campaign with Lead Gifts Gazing out the win Dow of her office on the 1oth floor of 726 Broadway near Washington Square, NYU College of Nursing Interim Dean Judith Haber says, “I know there will be an amazing moment when I first step through the doors of our new building and know that this is our home, that for the first time NYU College of Nursing will occupy [ continued on next page ] spring 2012 3 Picture this! the 160-seat state-of-the- art alumni lecture hall — supported by the College’s graduates and friends — will feature events, lectures, and conferences. a building specifically designed to support corridor on First Avenue between East state-of-the-art setting for students, our future — to promote excellence in nurs- 25th and 26th Streets, the building will faculty, and staff, it will also be a welcom- ing research, education, and practice that be a 21st-century interprofessional ing center for College of Nursing alumni, fosters interprofessional collaboration.” urban learning community that brings friends, and visitors from around the world. Architecturally modern, high-tech, and NYU’s schools of nursing, dentistry, “The synergy that will take place in this centrally located in NYU’s health science and engineering under one roof. A building between NYU College of Nursing, “I am very committed to the Campaign for Nursing and have chosen to take on a leadership role in this project because I believe NYU College of Nursing graduates some of the most outstanding nurses in the country. The biggest challenge facing nursing today — and facing our health care industry generally — Building CaMpaign is producing adequate numbers of professionals who are CoMMittee Co-Chair prepared for service at every level, from the bedside to the robert V. piemonte, edd, rn, Cae, research arena to the classroom, where the nurses of tomorrow Faan, a leader in the field of nursing learn their craft. In my estimation, NYU College of Nursing is education and administration and a former executive director of the increasingly head and shoulders above the rest in its ability National Student Nurses Association to meet this challenge. I have witnessed a tremendous increase (NSNA), was named a Living Legend in the number of top-level faculty, in the breadth of clinical by the American Academy of Nursing practice opportunities, and in the quality and dedication of in 2008 for his dedication to the profession and contributions to the student body. The College needs to have a physical plant improving health care. He has been that can keep pace with this institution that is growing by leaps an adjunct professor at NYU College and bounds. It needs a space that is modern and user-friendly, of Nursing since 2000, is currently and that reflects the collaborative nature of the profession. a member of the College’s Board of Advisors, and is co-chair of the College’s I am delighted to be a part of this effort to create such a Building Campaign Committee, with resource for NYU, and for the future of nursing.”— .Robert V Piemonte Norman H. Volk, chairman of the board of The John A. Hartford Foundation, and College supporter Grace Lipson. 4 New YoRK UNIVERSITY College oF NURSING Magazine JoIN US! There are many ways to SUPPoRT THE CAMPAIGN, including these naming oPPoRTUNITIES. AluMni lecture hAll A prominent, state-of-the-art, 160-seat space that will be a busy site for events, lectures, and conferences. DeAn’s suite the window-lined learning Commons is A handsome office space designed to inspire interprofessional study, for the College’s leaders, discussion, and sharing of ideas. named in honor of founding dean Terry Fulmer. clinicAl siMulAtion College of Dentistry, and NYU-Poly is education, and business. The co-chairs, leArning center part of what makes the project unique and norman Volk, robert piemonte, and A place where faculty and grace lipson very exciting,” Haber says.