New Directions | September 2018
|
|
A Gerontological Nursing Publication
|
|
Welcome Back from the President
|
|
At last, we are transitioning to my favorite time of the year. The autumnal equinox will take place in a few weeks, marking the end of summer and the start of fall across the Northern Hemisphere. Across the north, people are beginning to feel a crisp in the evening air. The trees are preparing to bestow us with their explosive colors we enjoy so much each year. Simultaneously, our members in other parts of the world are moving into summer once again. I am filled with gratitude and excitement about the growth and trajectory of the NHCGNE! We have moved from the dreams of the directors in the nine Hartford Centers for Gerontological Nursing Excellence, the Coordinating Center and the Reynolds Center for Gerontological Nursing Excellence to a 501c3 with just under 60 national and international members. The incredible contributions made by the members to advance the work of the NHCGNE is nothing short of spectacular.
|
|
I am inspired by the commitment of the leadership to explore new ways of strengthening our gerontological faculty throughout the country and international, to impact our student’s knowledge about the care of older adults.
|
|
- Through the leadership of Jean Wyman, we have established Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing Program and to date we have 34 applications to seek this recognition. Lisa Ship chairs the Education Committee and many activities are in motion that will result in moving forward one of the major initiatives of the NHCGNE.
- Thanks to the leadership of Ann Kolanowski, the NHCGNE has been awarded a grant from the Recall Foundation that provides the opportunity to develop gerontological nursing and leadership content that will be provided to nurse managers in the VA community-based facilities. The work developed by the grant will be products of the NHCGNE and is a step toward making those products available nursing homes throughout the country.
|
|
Our progress is realized because of the investment of time our members nationally as well as internationally are able to provide to advance the mission and vision of the NHCGNE. Thank you to everyone and I look forward to visiting with each of you at the Leadership Conference in Boston in November.
|
|
Claudia J. Beverly PhD, RN, FAAN
President, NHCGNE
|
|
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science
|
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) is a private, nonprofit, community-founded, student-centered university committed to cultivating diverse health professional leaders who are dedicated to social justice and health equity for underserved populations through outstanding education, clinical service and community engagement. CDU is also a leader in health disparities research with a focus on education, training, treatment and care in cancer, diabetes,
cardiometabolics
and HIV/AIDS.
In the five decades since the school was incorporated in the Watts-Willowbrook area of Los Angeles in 1966, CDU has graduated more than 575 physicians, 1,200 physician assistants and over a thousand other health professionals, as well as training over 2,700 physician specialists through its sponsored residency programs. Its School of Nursing has graduated over 1000 nursing professionals, including more than 600 family nurse practitioners.
CDU has earned designation as a minority-serving institution by the U.S. Office for Civil Rights, and is recognized by the Department of Education (DOE) under Title III B as a Historically Black Graduate Institution (HBGI). The University is also a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.
|
Over 70 percent of graduates since 2000 are from underrepresented backgrounds: CDU is the second most diverse four-year private nonprofit college in the nation, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education (August 2017). In fact, a California Wellness Foundation report estimated that one‐third of all minority physicians practicing in Los Angeles County, are graduates of the CDU medical school and/or residency training programs. And more than 80 percent of CDU students report returning to practice and provide much-needed care in underserved communities following graduation.
CDU has evolved and grown, shaped by the needs of the community it serves. The institution benefits from its location and the corresponding diversity and complexity of its population by creating an academic environment unlike any other that features the “CDU Advantage,” a curriculum based on five specific pillars—research, social justice, international exposure, experiential education, and health policy—that gives CDU graduates both solid preparation to practice in their chosen field of healthcare, and a true understanding of health disparities, health policy and social justice.
|
The University is named after Dr. Charles R. Drew, a brilliant, pioneering African-American physician who overcame long odds and racism in the early and mid-20th century to produce seminal work on blood banking and blood plasma storage and transfusion. He was also a distinguished surgeon and chair of surgery at Howard University. His dedication to learning and sharing knowledge to benefit mankind is the inspiration for the University.
CDU strives to improve the health status of underserved communities through innovative biomedical research and progressive health policies. By maintaining and expanding relationships with local health professions schools, research institutions and community-based organizations, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science strives to eliminate health disparities by providing access to and delivery of healthcare services to underserved populations.
|
|
NHCGNE's Annual Leadership Conference Is Coming to Boston!
|
|
It's time to sign up for the 2018 NHCGNE Leadership Conference. This year we are excited to announce that the meeting will take place at an NHCGNE member's campus -
Northeastern University
. This will mark the first time that we are hosting this event at a member site, and we couldn't be more excited.
The number of individuals in the world who are over the age of 65 is growing astronomically and is projected to double by 2050. Older adults represent 13% of the current world population. We need to make sure that there are systems in place to ensure that they are allowed to age with dignity and with support. Appropriately, the curricula presented at t he 2018 NHCGNE Leadership Conference will center around our theme:
|
|
Thriving Together As We Age: Older Adults and their Caregivers
|
|
The objectives of the conference are to:
- Communicate and disseminate advances in the multi-disciplinary knowledge of aging, diversity, and caregiving for Persons with Dementia (PWD) to the research community.
- Increase collaboration between senior and junior scholars studying interventions for caregivers of PWDs and those with other disabling conditions related to aging.
- Enhance research collaboration among junior and senior researchers on the topic of caregiving.
- Supplement clinician knowledge on diverse caregiving needs and resources.
- Communicate and disseminate knowledge on technology to enhance family care for PWD and others with disabling conditions related to aging.
|
|
Need More Convincing? Here are Four Good Reasons YOU Need to Attend!
|
|
- NHCGNE's Leadership Conference attendees are a virtual "who's who" of gerontological nursing. The biggest names in gerontological nursing will be joining us, and you will have access to them in a personal setting; You will hear first hand about the research that is going on now and find out how you can implement it into practice.
- The Leadership Conference gives you a chance to meet more professionals in geriatrics, and in related fields, who you can stay connected with and possibly collaborate with in the future. It's not just nurses; NHCGNEs Leadership= Conference is interprofessional in nature, with social workers, psychologists, doctors and more as speakers and attendees. There is real opportunity for collaboration.
- You will hear first hand about the research that is going on now and find out how you can implement it into practice.
- This year is especially exciting because NHCGNE member, Northeastern University, is hosting the conference. We will be at the university in their classrooms and enjoying their state of the art facilities. One of the exciting benefits is that we will be able to record sessions, so if you are having difficulty choosing between breakouts, know that you will be able to get access to the sessions after the conference is over.
|
|
We encourage you to register soon and join us November 13-14 in Boston, MA. We have special Early Bird Discount pricing available through August 13th. As always NHCGNE members are entitled to two complimentary registrations and will have unlimited access to recorded sessions at the conference.
Please note that registration costs for the NHCGNE Leadership Conference are among the lowest for events and peer networking of this caliber. As always, NHCGNE member schools will enjoy two registrations as a member benefit.
|
|
Note that the conference immediately precedes
GSA's Annual Conference
at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston, MA. If you are attending the GSA conference, we encourage you to reserve rooms using their room block and request to be at the Sheraton Boston.
It's not a bad walk, but we will have a shuttle running between the Sheraton and Northeastern once in the morning and once in the afternoon.
If you are not attending GSA's conference. We recommend the following hotels
|
|
39 Dalton Street, Boston, MA 02199
120 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02116
47 Huntington Ave., Boston MA 02116
While the Sheraton is only two city blocks from Northeastern, we will have a shuttle bus running between the Sheraton and Northeastern for attendees throughout the conference.
|
|
The Membership Committee Needs Your Help!
|
|
The Membership Committee is eager to identify prospective membership schools. Do you know a geriatric nursing champion at a school that is not a member of NHCGNE? What about a Dean who is not aware of our organization? The Membership Committee is looking to connect with them but we need your help!
If you could, please forward the names and emails of these champions and leaders and we will do the rest. The committee will provide helpful information on the benefits of membership along with an invitation to our upcoming leadership conference. We can also mention you as the referral contact, if you wish. We look forward to your referrals and growing our amazing organization.
|
|
One
post-doctoral research fellow
position is open at the New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing. This individual with work with the team of Dr. Bei Wu, Dean’s Professor in Global Health, Co-Director at NYU Aging Incubator.
Job responsibilities:
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team on population-based projects pertaining to aging and global health. There are opportunities for presentations, authorship of research manuscripts, mentorship support, and career development arising from this work. The research includes both epidemiology and intervention studies.
|
|
University of Delaware Post Doc Opportunity
|
|
The School of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware is pleased to offer a postdoctoral research fellowship for early-career nurse scientists. The position is funded by the Jeanne K. Buxbaum Endowment in Gerontological Nursing. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with School of Nursing and University-wide aging-focused researchers. Areas of research include, but are not limited to, symptom management, cognitive function, physical activity, mobility and falls, aging-in-place, sensor technology, health disparities, and community-engaged research.
|
|
NHCGNE Welcomes Officer and Board Director Nominations
|
|
Are you interested in serving as a leader within NHCGNE? If so, NHCGNE's Nominations Committee would like to hear from you.
The Nominations Committee is seeking nominations of colleagues or self-nominations to fill the NHCGNE ballot for the following positions:
|
|
What is involved?
The Vice President will serve as a member of the Executive Committee and will assist the President as necessary in matters relating to the prosperity and welfare of the NHCGNE. The Vice President will be eligible to serve two 2 year terms.
The NHCGNE Board meets once a month and sets the direction and engages in strategic planning on behalf of the NHCGNE. The Board promotes and carries out activities related to the vision, mission and goals of the NHCGNE.
The deadline for nominations is Sept. 17, 2017.
|
|
What is involved?
Directors are elected to the Board of Directors as representatives of Member Schools and shall serve terms of office of 2 years and may serve no more than two successive terms.
The NHCGNE Board meets once a month and sets the direction and engages in strategic planning on behalf of the NHCGNE. The Board promotes and carries out activities related to the vision, mission and goals of the NHCGNE.
The deadline for nominations is Sept. 17, 2017.
|
|
The benefits of serving on NHCGNE’s Board of Directors are many. You will have an opportunity to help influence the field of gerontological nursing at the national level. You will forge valuable professional contacts with colleagues from different types of institutions throughout the country. You will have access to the latest information about developments in the field. You will gain personal skills in program management, long-range planning and financial development.
To be selected for the slate, the nominee must be affiliated with a
NHCGNE member institution
,
have had experience working with NHCGNE committees or with various programs and services, have exhibited prior leadership skills, and be committed to improving and strengthening the field of gerontological nursing.
The Deadline for Nominations is Monday September 17, 2018.
|
|
At TigerPlace, we are committed to improving the lives of older adults in Columbia, Missouri, and across the world. We believe in a Registered Nurse (RN)/Social Work (SW) Care Coordination model that uses technology to promote early illness recognition and fall detection. Our model facilitates the use of nursing services and resources to assist older adults in maintaining their independence and be as active as possible, through the end of their life. Sharing our innovative model of RN care coordination will help other organizations benefit from what we have learned and help them implement similar systems of health care and personal services.
2018 Dates: October 18
2019 Dates: February 7 | June 13 | October 17
|
|
Emerging Nurse Scholars Forum, in Toronto
October 2018
|
|
The Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Huffman Splane Emerging Scholars Forum supports early career development and international networking of emerging nursing scholars who are embarking on a research focused career. The Huffman Splane Emerging Nurse Scholars Forum is supported by a generous endowment from Dr. Verna Huffman Splane, a pioneer in nursing in Canada who held a deep conviction that nurses should be taught that they are part of a global profession. Bloomberg Nursing is widely recognized as a research-intensive environment that promotes education and scholarship in nursing.
|
|
Selected through a peer review application process, participants will be invited to present their doctoral/postdoctoral research to peers and faculty. Preference will be given to applicants whose research and academic interests focus on public health (the health of individuals, groups or populations), health systems and/or improvement of care/outcomes.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet with nurse researchers who have established successful careers in nursing science. During the Forum, Bloomberg faculty will lead discussion sessions and speak on the successful development of an academic career.
Applications are invited from Canadian, American and international Registered Nurses or Nurse Practitioners who are near completion or have recently completed a PhD in nursing; or who currently hold or have completed a post-doctoral fellowship within the past year.
|
|
Check Out This Great Read!
|
|
NHCGNE has picked their "Read of the Month"! We find great articles on nursing for you!
This article outlines the characteristics of an effective leader, the political context and various leadership activities for senior nurses. It also discusses mentorship, different leadership models and the process of professional socialisation.
For the purposes of this article, senior nurses are defined as practitioners with additional post-qualification education, skills and experience who work within the nursing team providing a day-to-day, hands-on, visible presence.
Leadership can be defined as a multifaceted process of identifying a goal or target, motivating other people to act, and providing support and motivation to achieve mutually negotiated goals (Porter-O’Grady, 2003). In the daily life of a senior nurse, this could refer to coordinating the day/night shift and the team of nurses and support staff on duty under the direction of that nurse. The successful operation of the shift, staff morale and managing difficult or challenging situations depends largely on the senior nurse’s leadership skills.
|
|
Do You Know Someone Who's Not Getting Our Newsletters?
|
|
Let us know of people who are not already receiving the New Directions mailing list for non member schools. If you are a member school and know of faculty or PhD students that are not receiving this - email us at
info@nhcgne.org
with their name and email address.
|
|
Say it with "Got Content"!
|
|
Associate Dean of the PhD Program
|
|
The University of Maryland, School of Nursing (UMSON) is seeking a dynamic academic leader for the role of Associate Dean of the PhD Program who can align with our core values: accountability, civility, collaboration, diversity, excellence, knowledge, leadership. The Associate Dean of the PhD Program is member of the Dean’s leadership team and collaborates with other Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and faculty to advance the strategic goals of the school. This position reports to the Dean and is 50% administrative, while the remainder will be devoted to one’s own research, practice, teaching and service.
Qualifications:
- PhD or equivalent research intensive doctoral degree in Nursing or related field
- Evidence of sustained program of research in areas aligned with UMSON and affiliated university recognized organized research centers (Biology and Behavior Across the Lifespan Organized Research Center, Center for Health Outcomes Research, Center to Advance Chronic Pain Research)
- Experience chairing PhD dissertation committees in Nursing or related discipline
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
- Eligible for appointment as tenured associate or full professor
- Eligible to serve as a regular faculty member of the UMB Graduate School
|
|
The East Carolina University College of Nursing (ECUCON) seeks applicants for two full-time tenure track or tenured faculty positions at the assistant professor or higher level. The individuals will be responsible for developing robust research programs and contributing to teaching, predominately in graduate and doctoral programs. One position is focused on any of the following: cardiovascular disease, cancer, or palliative care. The other position is focused on use of big data to improve quality of care and outcomes. Both individual applicants and two person teams will be considered in filling these two positions. Startup funding is available commensurate with experience and preparation and a named professorship is available for a candidate at the full or associate professor level who demonstrates outstanding research and teaching.
Minimum Qualifications Include:
- PhD, EdD, DSc, or equivalent
- Eligibility for tenure-track or tenure at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level (Note: Those with clinical doctorates are tenure ineligible at this time)
- Strong record of collaborative research and scholarship
- Demonstrated success in teaching excellence
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- A valid unrestricted North Carolina registered nurse license is required upon employment
|
|
The East Carolina University College of Nursing seeks applicants for a fulltime tenure or tenure-track faculty position. Academic appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the applicants.
Minimum Qualifications Include:
- Eligibility for tenure-track or tenure at the Assistant or Associate level.
- A valid non-restricted North Carolina registered nurse license is required upon employment.
- PhD in a related field and a graduate degree in nursing.
- Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Demonstrated success in teaching excellence.
- Evidence of a strong research trajectory.
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills.
|
|
Adult or Adult/Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Part-time)
This is a part-time position (three days per week) for an adult/geriatric primary care nurse practitioner who can manage the care of the older adult patient in all three levels of care at Roland Park Place, a continuing care retirement community in Baltimore, Maryland: independent living and assisted living through an ambulatory clinic, and long term care/sub-acute rehabilitation.
Responsibilities
The nurse practitioner is responsible to see patients for routine visits and for any acute changes, as needed. He/she is expected to communicate patient changes and treatments to the two physicians on staff or to the patients’ outside primary care provider. Additionally, the nurse practitioner will be expected to complete pre-op history and physical examinations for patients requiring a surgical procedure. The nurse practitioner will also coordinate care with the nursing staff, analyze laboratory and diagnostic testing results, prescribe appropriate medications, and communicate with the patients’ families as needed. He/she will serve as a resource to the patients, nurses, and staff of Roland Park Place.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an Adult and/or Geriatric primary care nurse practitioner program with current, active certification to practice.
- A valid nursing license for the state of Maryland
- Experience- Geriatric experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with a team
Feel free to contact Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP for additional information or for question at
resnick@umaryland.edu
or her
cell at 443 812 2735
|
|
Join the Pack at Loyola U. Chicago
|
|
Non-tenure track Assistant Professor or higher
Director, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching
:
- Teaching primarily at the graduate level in advanced practice courses
- Teaching primarily in an online format
- Supervising AGNP students in practicum experiences
- Acts as Academic Advisor to students in the Adult Gerontology Primary Care graduate track of the MSN program
- Develops each student’s program plan, and monitors the academic progress and standing of students.
- Serves as a mentor to students in the adult gerontology program.
- Demonstrates a proven track record of effective teaching with use of a variety of innovative teaching techniques to promote critical thinking and achieve course outcomes. Use of transformative education techniques of instruction.
- Demonstrates one's thoughtfully developed philosophy of and pedagogy toward teaching.
Scholarship:
- Supports the research/scholarly mission of the School and/or University.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully conduct research/scholarly projects.
- Disseminates research/scholarship to students through teaching, and publication of clinically or educationally based journal articles and presentations
- Mentors students in completion of scholarly projects
Service:
- Actively serves as a member of MNSON committees and/or task forces.
- Participates in University and SON activities.
- Participates in community outreach activities that promote health.
- Attends MNSON and University events.
- Attends and assists at conferences or workshops involving MNSON or University at local level.
- Maintains availability to students for coaching and mentoring.
- Participates in professional organizations relevant to Adult Gerontology Advanced Practice
- Maintains Adult Gerontology Primary Care clinical practice as a component of role
Review of applications will begin in March, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2018. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) copy of the doctoral degree transcript, (4) RN and APRN licenses, and (5) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references.
Direct applications to:
https://www.careers.luc.edu
. Make inquiries to: Dr. Camilla (Katie) Clarke, Chair, Search Committee, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Loyola University Chicago, 2160 S. First Ave., Maywood, IL, 60153.
cclarke2@luc.edu
|
|
Assistant/Associate/Full-Professor
in the Science Department
|
|
This is a tenure-track, 12-month, full-time faculty position. The candidate will assume teaching responsibilities within the graduate programs and pursue a program of funded research. Research-focused doctorate, demonstration of scholarly activities, and evidence of a program of research required. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
|
|
Assistant/Associate Professor in the Practice Department (Adult-Gerontology Specialty)
|
|
This is a 12-month, full-time faculty position with the option for non-tenure or tenure-track. The candidate will assume teaching responsibilities within the DNP and MNSc Adult-Gerontology Primary Care specialty programs and engage in the practice and scholarship missions of the College of Nursing. APRN licensure with certification in adult-gerontology required. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
|
|
Clinical Assistant Professor
|
|
The Solomont School of Nursing at UMass Lowell seeks a full time clinical-track faculty at the rank of clinical assistant professor and we invite individuals with advanced practice nursing licensure/certification and clinical expertise in all nursing specialty areas to apply.
The clinical faculty member will teach graduate and undergraduate nursing courses, laboratories, simulations labs and clinical practica; coordinate practicum courses; and participate in school, college and university committees and events. Candidates should be prepared to undertake a variety of teaching assignments.
|
|
Donna Manning Endowed Chair for Nursing
|
|
The UMass Lowell Susan and Alan Solomont School of Nursing is seeking an outstanding leader and researcher for the tenure-track position of the Donna Manning Endowed Faculty Chair for Nursing at rank of Professor. The Endowed Faculty Chair will lead research and mentor faculty in the Solomont School of Nursing. Faculty research at the Solomont School of Nursing is focused on health promotion and health disparities research.
Current faculty research includes: occupational health; workforce diversity; nursing education; global health; and gerontology and geropsychiatric nursing.
|
|
You can now donate to the National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE)
online
. Your generous donation will be instrumental in the development of new programs, products and services that will enable us to sustain our efforts in strengthening gerontological nursing faculty development and leadership.
The importance of your contribution cannot be overstated. In addition to all the work that you already do on behalf of older adults, this gift further demonstrates your personal commitment to prepare our country with a competent gerontological nursing workplace.
|
|
Next New Directions Content Submission Deadline:
November 2018
Deadline: October 20, 2017 (Publish November 1)
Newsletter submissions should be sent to Laura Albrecht at
info@nhcgne.org
with NHCGNE New Directions Submission in the subject line.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
