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Inside this issue:
Academic Calendar 2
Nurses Christian
Fellowship
2
Important Contact
Information
2
Seniors Host Health
Fair
3
CPR Study 4
Faculty Spotlight
5
News from the PhD
Program
5
News from the
Masters Program
5
Sigma Theta Tau
6
Supplemental
Instruction 7
Student Tutoring 7
Geisinger Positions 7
Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions
Nursing Newsletter
I n d i a n a U n i ve r s i t y o f P e n n s yl va n i a
October 2015
Student Advisory Board (SAB)
The Student Advisory Board (SAB) will be holding their first meeting on Monday,
November 2 at 430 pm. The main purpose of the SAB is to enhance communication
between the nursing students and faculty. It consists of a minimum of two voting repre-
sentatives from each nursing class and the faculty advisors. All nursing students are
welcome to attend the SAB meetings. The board will meet a minimum of one time per
semester, and additional meetings will be scheduled as believed necessary by the
board. The faculty advisor will bring agenda items from the faculty group to the stu-
dent advisory board as well as take student feedback and concerns to faculty. Please
contact your class representatives for any concerns that you would like brought to
the Faculty’s attention.
Student Advisory Board advisors:
Dr. Johanna Boothby: [email protected]
Dr. Theresa Gropelli: [email protected]
Senior Representatives:
Karlee O’Harra: [email protected]
Krista Bechard : [email protected]
Junior Representatives:
Kaleigh Gilmer: [email protected]
Kelly Evangelista: K.M. Evangelista
Sophomore Representatives:
Kendra Donmoyer: [email protected]
Lydia Shank:[email protected]
Freshman Representatives:
Sydney Lezzer: [email protected]
Jenna Bartel: [email protected]
Registration Reminders
Please remember that all junior and senior after completion of advising will be placed
into a clinical course and section. Once students are placed and overrides for those
course are completed, students will be able to view their overrides and register for
those courses they have been assigned. If students are able to find another student to
switch courses with them, students will need to complete the required form with both
students signatures. We will also place the boards for the junior and senior level cours-
es outside of Dr. Hoffman’s office for those students looking to switch courses. We
will follow the same process followed in the Fall. Also as a reminder please make sure
if you plan to take coursework at another college, please make sure you fill out a
preapproval form and submit to the transfer as soon as possible.
October 12: Last Day for Classes
Ending Mid Semester
October 19 :Faculty Deadline for
Entering Midterm Grades
October 20: Student Begin Review-
ing Midterm Grades
November 2: Course Withdrawal
Period Ends
November 9: Semester Withdrawal
Deadline
November 23: Thanksgiving Break
College of Health and Human Services
Dean: Dr. Mark Correia, 216 Zink Hall, 724-357-2555
Acting Associate Dean: Dr. Mary Williams, 222 Zink Hall, 724-357-2560
Dean’s Associate of Academic Affairs : Dr. Sally McCombie , 104 Zink Hall, 724-357-1399
NAHP
Chair: Dr. Theresa Gropelli, 210 Johnson Hall, 724-357-2557
Assistant Chair: Dr. Riah Hoffman, 214 Johnson Hall, 724-357-3265
Masters Coordinator: Dr. Nashat Zuraikat, 230 Johnson Hall, 724-357-3262
Doctoral Coordinator: Dr. Susan Poorman, 216 Johnson Hall, 724-357-3258
Allied Health Coordinator: Dr. Joyce Shanty, 243 Johnson Hall, 724-357-3257
Nursing Secretary: Katie Rowe, 210 Johnson Hall, 724-357-2558
Allied Health/Graduate Secretary: Sherry Kelly, 244 Johnson Hall, 724-357-7647
Doctoral Secretary: Michelle Lybarger, 215 Johnson Hall, 724-357-3250
Academic Calendar Cut and Post
Important Contacts in Health and Human Services and Nursing and Allied Health Department
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Nurse’s Christian Fellowship Meeting
Nurse’s Christian Fellowship Presents
‘Grateful Hearts’
Where? #208 Johnson Hall When? Monday, November 9th., 2015 from 12N – 1p
Come for a bit of spiritual refreshment!
Soup, Sandwiches, pop, munchies & cookies will be enjoyed by all ! Please, RSVP to: [email protected], so enough food is available
Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions Page 3
Senior Nursing Students Host Health Fair
Senior level Public/Community Health Nursing Students hosted a Health Fair on campus throughout the
day on Tuesday, September 29th. The students had tables in the Library, Oak Grove and Delaware Room
of the HUB where information was provided to interested students/faculty and staff on the following top-
ics: Meningitis Awareness/Prevention, Sleep Disruption/Stress Effects/ Management, Alcohol Aware-
ness/Prevention, Melanoma Awareness, Treatments and Prevention, Healthy Habits and Suicide Aware-
ness/Prevention. Interested parties received free screenings, picked-up some information or asked ques-
tions about these important health issues commonly found on college campuses.
Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions Page 4
to participate in a study that may
change how CPR is taught
The IUP nursing program, along with the 711th Human Performance Wing
and Duke University School of Nursing is seeking 200 study participants to
shift the one-size-fits-all approach to CPR training to a competency-based,
individualized training and practice. We are seeking IUP freshman and
sophomore nursing students willing to participate. You must be CPR
qualified. If you are not yet CPR qualified see Ms. Deb Armstrong at the
Health and Wellness center to schedule a class on CPR certification (357-
9355). [She is expecting you!]-Once you have completed CPR please contact
the site coordinator Dr. Julia A. Greenawalt, office-222 Sally Johnson Hall or
via email at [email protected]. She is taking interested participants Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays in room 267 in Sally Johnson. Other times may be
accommodated by appointment.
SEEKING STUDENTS
ENROLLMENT GOAL
200 Students!
October 2015
Jack Pot!
Dr. Teresa Shellenbarger and Dr. Meigan Robb presented at NLN Summit 2015 podium in
Las Vegas on October 1. The presentation involved strategies for promoting effective digital
learning communities.
Publication
Dr. Edith West’s work, “Constructivist Theory and Concept Based Learning in Profession-
al Nursing Ethics: Implications for Nurse Educators,” is accepted for publication for Spring 2016.
It was accepted by Teaching Ethics, Society of Ethics Across the Curriculum, and Center for the
Society of Ethics at Utah University.
Appointment with NLN CNEA Evaluation Committee
Dr. Diana Rupert received an appointment to he NLN CNEA Evaluation Committee, for a
two-year term, beginning September 2015-September 2017.
Presentation in England
Dr. Susan Poorman presented at the Nursing Educational Times International healthcare
conference at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom from September 8-10, 2015.
Faculty Spotlight
Department of Nursing and Allied Health Professions Page 5
Donna McDermott defended her dissertation, “Seeking Consensus on Prebriefing: Preparing Stu-
dents for Simulation-Based Learning” on October 8, 2015. Congratulations!
Susan Hellier defended her dissertation “Factors Affecting Implementation of Evidence-Based
Practice among Nurse Practitioners” on October 12, 2015. Congratulations!
News From the Masters Program
The Masters Program is pleased to offer undergraduate students a chance to take graduate level courses. If
an undergraduate student has more than 90 credits and QPA above 3.0, they are eligible to enroll in the
fast track graduate program and take up to 15 credits. Undergraduate students can also enroll in the Non
Fsst Track option and take up to 6 credits of graduate level coursework if you have a QPA of 2.6 or above.
*Please note that you cannot use these courses towards both graduate and undergraduate coursework, you
may choose one or the other. Graduate courses to consider: NURS 614-Health Policy and Advocacy (online),
NURS 619- Leadership Strategies in Health Care (face to face), NURS 555 Health Care Informatics (face to
face), and NURS 610-Health Promotion and Social Issues (online).
News From the PhD Program
The IUP Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing’s
Zeta Lambda Chapter Proudly Presents
Fall 2015’s 5th. Annual Research-Education Program
This year’s theme is:
"Innovations in Teaching: Student and Client Education in Nursing Practice"
Come early to attend a Zeta Lambda General Meeting…
… Followed by Outstanding Educational Presentations by
Dr. Johanna Boothby & Dr. Pam O’Harra on their Research Studies entitled:
'Nursing Students' and Educators Perspectives on Using Educational Games as
an Experiential Learning Strategy' & ‘Nursing Students Lived Experiences in
Learning Communication Skills in a Theater Class Taught by Theater Faculty.'
I
f you would like to submit an abstract (200 words or less), please send it to ZL
President, Pam O'Harra at: [email protected] by October 21st.
Date: Wednesday, November 4th., 2015
5p- 5:30p = There will be a Sigma ZL General Membership Meeting
5:30p- 6:30p= Guest Speaker Presentations 6:30p- 7:30p= Poster Presentations with Light Refreshments
Where: Eberly Auditorium/Foyer Cost: Free
RSVP to: Dr. Michele Gerwick at: [email protected]
…so enough food will be available
**CEUs are being sought for registered nurse attendees via IUP & light
refreshments will be provided.
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Senior nursing students Justin Wagner, Cassidy Minneci, and
Emily Hassett will be offering tutoring to any sophomore or junior
level nursing student. This tutoring is begin offered through the
Developmental Studies Department. This tutoring will be offered
on Fridays from 8-4 in 102 Stabley. Students may come at any
time during those hours.
Geisinger Positions
Geisinger is hiring nurses and has set up a program for current employees to make referrals. They are hiring
in all areas of nursing at multiple campuses. One of our alumni is an employee and would like to provide his
contact information to discuss with anyone that may be interested in positions there.
Aaron Douthit, Geisinger Adult ICU, [email protected]
The Counseling Center
Suites on Maple East, G31
724.357.2621
Developmental Studies
Pratt Hall, Room 201/203
724.357.2729
(includes walk-in peer tutoring, academic sup-
port, supplemental instruction, workshops, advis-
ing, and more)
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Program
Suites on Maple East, G59
724.357.1265
Center for Student Life
Pratt Hall, Room 307
724.357.1264
Advising and Testing Center
Pratt Hall, Room 216
724.357.4067
Career Development Center
Pratt Hall, Suite 302
724.357.2235
Office of Student Conduct
Pratt Hall, Room 307
724.357.1264
Indiana, PA 15705
Phone: 724.357.2557
E-mail: [email protected]
URL: http://www.iup.edu/rn-alliedhealth.edu
I n d i a n a U n i v e r s i t y o f P e n n s y l v a n i a
Student Resources
Supplemental Instruction for NURS Courses NURS 332 Monday 8-8:50 pm 313 Pratt Hall with
Justin Wagner NURS 330 Wednesday 8-8:50 pm in 313 Pratt Hall
with Justin Wagner NURS 336 Monday and Wednesday from 8-8:50 pm
in 312 Pratt Hall with Cassidy Minneci
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Student Tutoring