Along with a new fiscal year, we begin a new chapter with Dr. Debbie Byrd serving as Interim Dean. Working closely with the College of Nursing's Leadership Team, Dr. Byrd aims to keep the current momentum going as we inch ever closer to the CCNE accreditation site visits during the week of September 11 through September 15.
Dr. Holly Wei Named Interim Executive Associate Dean
On June 12, Dr. Debbie Byrd announced that Dr. Holly Wei will assume the role of Interim Executive Associate Dean and Chief Nursing Administrator for the College of Nursing. In this role, Dr. Wei will be performing the necessary duties of the Dean's Office that require an upper-administrative nurse.
A Message from Ashley Sergiadis, Watermark Faculty Success Implementation Coordinator
Faculty will be required to submit their tenure and/or promotion materials through Watermark Faculty Success starting Fall 2023. Ashley Sergiadis will hold Zoom Office Hours from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on July 11, 18, and 25, as well as on August 4, 11, and 18, during which times she will assist with any questions about the process.
Early June, the Johnson City Community Health Center's Community Gardens were highlighted in the Tennessee Primary Care Association (TPCA) biweekly newsletter.
Dozens of LPN to BSN Students were honored and welcomed into the College of Nursing during the White Coat Ceremony & Open House held on Saturday, June 10. The Open House featured refreshments, networking, simulation lab tours, and an opportunity for professional photographs on campus.
Nurses at Pharmacy Camp
Two College of Nursing Pharmacy Team Members Presented at Pharmacy Camp
Amanda Teague and Sean Kimball, both College of Nursing Pharmacy team members, were asked to present at the Gatton Pharmacy Camp last month. Their presentation covered the work that the CON Charitable Pharmacy is doing for the community.
Notice of Award!
HRSA Notice of Award to ETSU
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provided a Notice of Award to ETSU for the Advanced Nurse Education-Sexual Nurse Assault Examiner Program.
July Birthdays
Happy Birthday!
July 15 -Carolyn Merriman
July 17 - Katelyn Poteet
July 20 - Lisa Scholz and Laura Templeton
July 30 - Amanda Wilhelm
News from the Center for Nursing Advancement
Representing at the International Congress of Nursing, 2023
Dr. John Nelson Reports
The Center for Nursing Advancement, housed within the College of Nursing, is working to be a world leader in the science of wellbeing at work. The primary goal of the Center is to build a program of recruitment and retention of nurses within the Appalachian Highlands and across Tennessee, with wellbeing at work serving as the foundation.
Dr. John Nelson, Executive Director of the Center for Nursing Advancement, along with several researchers in wellbeing at work from around the globe, presented five research posters at the International Congress of Nursing in Montreal, Canada, from July 1 through July 5. Dr. Nelson reports, "It has become clear across the global wellbeing research community that in order for recruitment and retention of nurses across the pipeline to be effective, there must be an inclusion of wellbeing. This includes taking time to measure the construct of wellbeing and when presenting the data to nurses across the pipeline, take time to have the nursing staff share their experiences and even trauma experienced during the pandemic within their respective roles. Until we do this, aspects of nursing operations like floating to another unit to care for patients other than your home clinical care unit can be a trigger of trauma from what occurred during the pandemic. When building nursing back, after the pandemic, wellbeing at work needs to be a focal point in this process. We are learning this in our global research in wellbeing at work of nurses."
Dr. Sharon Bigger, Assistant Professor, and Dr. Jean Hemphill, Professor, have collaborated on a manuscript that was published in American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. The manuscript, titled "Black Americans, Hospitalization, and Advance Care Planning: Structural Vulnerability and Value-Based Purchasing,"
Dr. Pi-Ming Yeh, Associate Professor, recently published an article titled "A Testimony of Christian Drug Rehabilitation: Transformed by the Power of God," in the Journal of Christian Nursing.
Dr. Pi-Ming Yeh, Associate Professor, recently published an article titled "The Journey from Drug Addiction to Drug Withdrawal after Participating Taiwan Christian Gospel Rehabilitation," in the Journal of Nursing Research.
Dr. Kimberly Ferguson's Manuscript Approved for Publication
Dr. Kimberly Ferguson, Assistant Professor, was recently notified that her manuscript titled "Budget Development for Funding Opportunities: A Resource for Nurse Leaders," is soon to be published in the Nurse Leader journal.
Have you or one of your colleagues received grant funding? Published a manuscript, article, or blog? Attended, or will attend, a conference? Presented, or will present? Received an award, honor, or distinction? If so, tell us about it!
President Brian Noland announced that the University will close in observation of Independence Day July 3 and July 4. On Friday, May 26, the Office of the President sent an email to the entire University stating that those who are required to work during this time will be given the opportunity to take a day off at a later time (for example, those who work in clinical environments or precepting students on clinical rotations).
Office of Equity and Inclusion: Lunch and Learn
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
The Office of Equity and Inclusion invites all members of the ETSU community to attend a discussion titled "Intersectionality" led by Khia Hudgins-Smith, MS, LPC-MHSP, NCC, Diversity Focused Clinical Counselor from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm via Zoom.
Center for Rural Health Research Guest Speaker: Judge Kevin Mullins
Monday, July 24, 2023
The Center for Rural Health Research invites all members of the ETSU community to attend a lecture from Judge Kevin Mullins titled "Pilot of the Pilot: Reorganizing Existing Structures to Expand Behavioral Health Services." The session aims to explain the importance of judicial leadership, coupled with community involvement and cross-system collaborations. The lecture is scheduled from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm in Room 311 of the DP Culp Student Center.
Go Beyond the Classroom Summer Intensives
Monday, July 24 - Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) will host this two-session intensive workshop that aims to "deeply explore the process of developing a Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) project." There are 10 spots available per session, applicants are to commit to developing and offering a CEL project in their course or co-curricular activity during AY 2023-2024, and there will be a stipend of $500 for completion of agreement. To apply, click here.
Moon Shot for Equity Professional Learning Series
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
All ETSU faculty and staff are welcome to attend this learning series session titled "Accountability and Incentives for Advancing Racial Equity," led by Dr. Shaun Harper, USC Race and Equity Center, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm via Zoom.
Save the Date: College of Nursing Summer 2023 Convocation
Friday, August 11, 2023
Over 100 students, including many graduate students, will participate in the Summer 2023 Convocation, which will be held in the Martha Street Culp Auditorium at the DP Culp Student Center beginning at 5:30 pm. Faculty are invited to celebrate with these students and will be provided with special seating in the audience of the Auditorium. To learn more about this ceremony, or if you would like to volunteer to assist with this event, contact the Dean's Office.
Save the Date: Jogging for Jess
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Beginning at 8:00 am, this run/walk will take place in downtown Greeneville, Tennessee. All proceeds will benefit the Jessica Colter Scholarship Fund, which will grant scholarships to ETSU nursing students. To learn more, click here.
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