Ready to Celebrate: Fall 2024 Pinning and Commencement Ceremonies
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Faculty and staff will gather with fall Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates and their families for the college's traditional pinning ceremony. The event will take place on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 5 p.m., in the College of Nursing Auditorium on the Boca Raton campus. The ceremony signifies the completion of the nursing program and the official initiation into the profession.
Florida Atlantic University will host its fall commencement ceremony for College of Nursing students on Friday, Dec. 13 at 9 a.m., in the Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium, located in the Student Union on the Boca Raton campus.
The ceremony will be webcast live at: https://www.fau.edu/webcast/. Generally, the live webcast begins 10 to 15 minutes before the event. Read More
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Aesthetics in Caring Science Exhibit | |
The Aesthetics in Caring Science Exhibit held in November showcased the breadth of creative talents made by College of Nursing Accelerated BSN and Freshman Direct Admit students. From creative projects in digital and performing arts, to paintings, sculptures and posters—and even some baked goods—guests and visitors enjoyed a first-hand look at nursing through a new lens. View Photos | |
DNP Project Presentation Day | |
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students presented their scholarly projects during a poster presentation on Dec. 9 in the college Atrium and Rooms 201 and 202. Their projects, ranging from palliative care, Parkinson’s disease symptoms to skin cancer prevention, can influence policy and education in addition to serving as a platform for knowledge exchange, professional development and the advancement of nursing practice.
Congratulations to the following students who were recognized during the event:
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Clinical Excellence Award
Cristina Calvo
Donna Colligan
Daisy Award
Laurie Holtzlaw
Joy Mowett-Fuller
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Leadership Excellence Award
Janeth Noguera-Pardo
Laurie Kuppersmith
Joy Mowett-Fuller
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Year-end Giving: Help Transform a Student's Life | |
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Support from our generous Florida Atlantic donors is transforming lives every day. Before the year ends, help shape the future of health care and contribute to the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing’s Annual Scholarship Fund.
Please consider contributing to the combined Lamplighter and White Coat Scholarship Campaign. Gifts of any amount can be life-changing to our hard-working students. Give Here
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College of Nursing Launches New Website | |
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The College of Nursing launched an updated website design on Dec. 9. The new template reflects Florida Atlantic's recent brand refresh and several features, including navigation and mobile compatibility, are user-friendly for students, faculty, staff and visitors to the website. View the new design at nursing.fau.edu.
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The fall semester ends on Wednesday, Dec. 11, and registration for spring 2025 classes is open. Don't delay! Sign up early to ensure you get the classes you want. Spring classes begin on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. Check the schedule and register here.
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Student Nurses' Association (SNA) representatives attended the Florida Nursing Students' Association (FNSA) conference Nov. 3-5 in Orlando, where they served as delegates and voted on resolutions. SNA academic advisor Herlie Bertrand was a member of the scholarship committee that awarded six scholarships in the amount of $500 each. View Photos
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Members of Florida Atlantic’s Nurses Christian Fellowship student organization joined the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk in West Palm Beach on Nov.16 to celebrate, honor and remember those touched by blood cancers. Funds raised provide lifesaving research, advocacy and support for blood cancer patients and their families.
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Florida Atlantic's Graduate College will host a virtual Graduate Information Session on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 5 p.m. This session will include information regarding financial aid, test preparation and graduate admissions. Learn more and register for the event here.
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Florida Atlantic University offices will be closed, and no classes will be held beginning Monday, Dec. 23 through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 for winter break.
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Save the date! The College of Nursing Career Fair will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lobby of the nursing building. The fair is a great opportunity for students to practice answering interview questions, network with clinical partners and meet with Florida Atlantic Career Center advisors to assist with career management needs. There will also be a photo booth set up to take professional photos.
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Employers: Are you interested in connecting with our nursing students during the College of Nursing Career Fair on Feb. 11? For more information or to reserve a table, please contact Carol Arias, assistant director of employer and community engagement, at ariasc@fau.edu or 561-297-3533.
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Did you know? FAU's Career Center can help you gain access to free headshots, professional clothing to dress for success, guidance on selecting a major, resume reviews to make your application shine and more! Be sure to follow the center on Instagram for updates on events, services and career tips. You can also check out the latest hot jobs in Handshake.
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Student Spotlight: Making a Global Impact | |
As part of the college's study abroad program, nurse practitioner students and faculty embarked on a transformative mission in November to Guatemala. They traveled to rural communities, including Santa Maria de Jesus, Sacatepéquez, and Los Magueyes, San Martin Jilotepeque, where they conducted cervical cancer screenings and provided essential health care services to over 120 patients. “Our students are energetic and engaged, fine-tuning their skills and caring deeply for the people of Guatemala,” shared faculty leader Dr. Nancy Harris. View Photos | |
Alumna Spotlight: Wilna Justilien '22 | |
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Alumna Wilna Justilien graduated magna cum laude from the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing with her Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) degree in 2022. She now works as an RN at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston. Every day, she is grateful she chose to study at Florida Atlantic University.
“Even though I’m working in the field now, I can still hear my professors’ voices in my head,” said Justilien. “I’m thankful for my teachers who were hard on me, and I’m immensely grateful for it. I appreciate my professors now even more because they trained us so well. I’m so proud to be a Florida Atlantic graduate.”
In her spare time, Justilien gives back to her alma mater. This fall, Justilien became the co-chair of the college’s Nursing Alumni Network. She aims to grow some of the seminars, educational workshops and social events for the college. Read More
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Last chance! The College of Nursing’s Professional Development Certificate Courses are available to Florida Atlantic faculty, staff and students at a 50% discount for the fall semester. Enter code CARING50 and your Z number at registration to receive the discount. The discount ends on Dec. 11, 2024.
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To support the annual Boca Helping Hands gift drive and Holiday Feast with Santa, the College of Nursing is collecting unwrapped toys for boys and girls between the ages of 5 to16. Donations can be dropped off at the college’s Boca Raton campus building by Wednesday, Dec. 18.
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Holli Rockwell Trubinsky was named the recipient of the Addison Mizner Award during the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton Mayor's Ball on Nov. 16 at the Boca West Country Club. Members of the college's faculty and staff also attended the event along with Florida Atlantic President Stacy Volnick and the college's namesake, Christine E. Lynn. View Photos
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Interested in contributing to the success of our students? Become an NP preceptor for the Spring 2025 term. To view the preceptor handbook and the guidelines for applying for participation points, click here. Questions? Contact Charles Owens at cowens11@health.fau.edu.
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Nursing Faculty Appointed to Prestigious Advisory Board | |
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Dr. Candy Wilson was appointed to the Geneva Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board. During the two-year appointment, her responsibilities include advising on research priorities and innovations, facilitating collaborations with key researchers and stakeholders and supporting Geneva’s advocacy efforts across various levels of leadership within the Department of Defense and Congress.
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Associate Professor Dr. Lenny Chiang-Hanisko and Interim Dean Dr. Patricia Liehr presented their research on how older adults bounced back from COVID-19 to Abbey Delray South residents on Nov. 12. They shared valuable insights from surveys highlighting the capacity of seniors to overcome obstacles associated with the pandemic.
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During the Nursing Consortium of Florida conference on Nov. 14, Dr. Lenny Chiang-Hanisko delivered a poster presentation on caring theory and clinical practice. Other faculty attended the event in Pembroke Pines, and the college sponsored a table to share information about Florida Atlantic's nursing programs.
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Dr. Alice Brumley served as a panelist on the "Preparing for the Silver Tsunami" as part of the South Florida Regional Planning Council event on Nov. 15. Dr. Brumley discussed health care challenges for older adults, including accessibility, long-term care and community support systems.
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Dr. Debra Hain was named the national director for the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA). In her role, she will provide oversight, set association direction, engage in strategic thinking, support ANNA’s mission and vision and strategic plan and establish association values.
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Caring science scholars and faculty from the College of Nursing participated as speakers at the Watson Caring Science Institute’s Caritas Community Conference in Deerfield Beach Nov. 13-15. The college and The Anne Boykin Institute for the Advancement of Caring in Nursing were among the event's sponsors.
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Drs. Lisa Wiese (middle) and Armiel Suriaga (right) joined faculty and students who presented their research projects at the Gerontological Society of America's (GSA) 2024 annual Scientific Meeting held in Seattle from Nov. 13-16. Alumna Ayse Malatyali (left) also presented at the event.
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Dr. Armiel Suriaga and his team are preparing to submit their report to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) for their core competency pilot project on "Combating substance use and the opioid epidemic." The group is scheduled to have a final convening with NAM in Washington, D.C. on Dec.19.
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Florida Atlantic University is one of three area nursing schools set to receive scholarships from the Palm Beach Health Network as part of the State of Florida’s LINE grant program. Read More
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The Boca Raton Tribune featured coverage of the 18th annual “Keep Memories Alive” Walk-in-the-Mall hosted by the Caring Hearts Auxiliary of Florida Atlantic University's Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center.
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The Junior League of Boca Raton named Terry Fedele, past advisory board chair of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, the Woman Volunteer of the Year during its 37th annual Woman Volunteer of the Year luncheon (West Boca News).
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BOOK CHAPTERS:
Hain, D. (2024). Nephrotic Syndrome, pp.155-158. In C. Harris Adult Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines. 2nd ed. New York: Springer Publishing.
PEER-REVIEWED PAPERS:
#Brown-King CE, Pratt BA, Mammah K, Morancy W. Exploring the experience of family members caring for a relative with alcohol use disorder: A phenomenological inquiry. Scand J Caring Sci. 2024; 00: 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1111/scs.13306
*Coelho, D., Chen, Y., Suriaga, A., & Manasa, J., Bain, P.A., Vieira, W.F., Papatheodorou, S., & Salvi, J.D. (In press- Accepted for publication November 1, 2024). Effects of glutaminergic medications on OCRD symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
*Iqbal, S. M., Leavitt, M. A., Pedilus, G., Mahgoub, I., & Asghar, W. (2024). A wearable telehealth system for the monitoring of parameters related to heart failure. Heliyon, 10(5), e26841. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26841
*Iqbal, S. M., Leavitt, M.A.; Mahgoub, I.; Asghar, W. (in press). A wearable belt for non-invasive monitoring of heart failure parameters. KeAi Sensors International.
*Iqbal, S.M.A.; Leavitt, M.A.; Mahgoub, I.; Asghar, W. (2024). A wearable Internet of Things device for noninvasive remote monitoring of vital signs related to heart failure. IoT 2024, 5, 155-167. https://doi.org/10.3390/iot5010008
Iqbal, S.M.A.; Leavitt, M.A.; Mahgoub, I.; Asghar, W. (2024). Advances in cardiovascular wearable devices. Biosensors, 14(11), 525. https://doi.org/10.3390/bios14110525
*Madit, W., Harnirattisai, T., Hain, D. & Gaudio, PA. (2024). Effect of a self-care promoting program on engagement in self-care behaviors and health-related outcomes among persons with type 2 diabetes and diabetic retinopathy: A single-blind randomized controlled trial. Belitung Nursing Journal, 10(3), 270.
*Suriaga, A., Tappen, R., McCurdy, C., Newman, D., & Grundman, O. & Kelly, J. (2024). The associations of mitragynine (kratom), opioids, other substances, and sociodemographic variables to drug intoxication-related mortality. Journal of Addiction Medicine. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/ADM.0000000000001417
NON-PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Hain, D. (2024) Health disparities and involuntary discharge. Update, the Official Newsletter for ANNA, 54(5), p. 21-22.
*Toledo, C., Quidley-Rodriguez, N., Villegas, N., Cianelli, R., (In press). “A qualitative study of postpartum women’s lived experiences during COVID-19. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health.
(* = Data-based, # = Caring Science)
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