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November 2006
The Immaculata University Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program received a five year accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Five
years is the maximum a new program may receive.
November 2007
Pictured recently at Immaculata University are the first graduating class of Immaculata’s MSN (master of science in nursing) program. Pictured, first row, from left to right, are: Dawn MacGibeny of Mount Royal, NJ; Beth Chiatti of Blue Bell, PA; and Maureen Kenzakowski of West Chester, PA. Standing, left to right, are: Kathleen Pechulis of Mantua, NJ; Nadine Coralluzzo of Woodbury, NJ; and Denise Yonkoske of West Chester, PA.
Renay Oberholtzer, an Immaculata University RN-BSN
student, is a recipient of the Paradigm Scholarship for Working
Woman. She receives a $5,000 scholarship to support her
college education.
Annual Jean Brown Excellence in Nursing Conference
Investigating Studies in Nursing
Saturday March 31, 2007
8:30AM-1:00PM
Immaculata University Faculty Center Lounge
Cosponsored by the Chester County Nurses Association,
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society Chapters: Xi
Delta and Delta Tau at Large
Immaculata University Department of Nursing Faculty, Jean
Klein, RN, DNSc, presented Relaxation and Visual Imagery
Assists Burn Patients to Lower Their Hypermetabolism.
Alice Guarino, an Immaculata University RN-BSN
student, presented a poster entitled, "Working Poor Families in
America".
Pam Cottman, RN, BSN, an Immaculata University graduate published an article entitled, “The Box”, in the Nursing Spectrum, March 12, 2007.
MSN Faculty-Student Spring Gathering
On Wednesday April 11, 2007, Immaculata University ’s DON undergraduate and
graduate faculty gathered with MSN students for conversation, advisement, and dinner.
Dr. Jane Tang, Assistant Professor of Nursing, is the 2007 selected recipient of the Lindback Foundation Career Enhancement Minority Junior Faculty Grant . This grant will support her research entitled, “WorkFamily Policies: Relationship to Job Satisfaction and Intent to Stay Among Hospital Nurses”.
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Annual Jean Brown Excellence in Nursing Conference
Investigating Studies in Nursing
Saturday March 31, 2007
8:30AM-1:00PM
Immaculata University Faculty Center Lounge
Cosponsored by the Chester County Nurses Association,
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society Chapters: Xi
Delta and Delta Tau at Large
Immaculata University Department of Nursing Faculty, Jean
Klein, RN, DNSc, presented Relaxation and Visual Imagery
Assists Burn Patients to Lower Their Hypermetabolism.
Alice Guarino, an Immaculata University RN-BSN
student, presented a poster entitled, "Working Poor Families in
America".
Pam Cottman, RN, BSN, an Immaculata University graduate published an article entitled, “The Box”, in the Nursing Spectrum, March 12, 2007.
August 2007
Basic Parish Nurse Curriculum
The Department of Nursing is an educational affiliate/partner with the International Parish Nurse Resource Center (IPNRC). From August 5-8, 2007, nursing faculty attended the faculty preparation course in St. Louis, MO. As an educational affiliate/partner the Department of Nursing may educate parish nurses in accordance with the IPNRC-sponsored Basic Parish Nurse Preparation Curriculum. The basic parish nurse preparation curriculum is open to non-nurses as well.
October 2007
IU RN-BSN student published in the Journal of Emergency Nursing
Alina Kiljanski, an Immaculata University RN-BSN
student, co-authored an article entitled, “An informal discussion of emergency nurses' current clinical practice: What's new and what works ”, in the Journal of Emergency Nursing, October, 2007.
Fall Break Service Trip
October 12-14 nursing faculty gave service at the Romero Center, Camden, NJ. http://www.romero-center.org/index.htm. Health promotion topics, trends in long-term care of elders, and holistic modalities were discussed with the Abigail House for Nursing and Rehabilitaion LLC staff.
2007-2008 Independence Blue Cross Nurse Scholarship Awards
MSN graduate students: Darla Davidson, Lisa Halpin, Cristina Tansey, and Patricia Shaner-Christy received scholarships for the 2007-2008 academic year. Congratulations!
Geriatric Nursing Education Consortium
Ms. Gail Lehner and Dr. Jane Tang, nursing faculty at Immaculata University, have been selected to participate in the Geriatric Nursing Education Consortium (GNEC) training Institute scheduled for October 3-5, 2007 in Atlanta, GA. The GNEC, administered by American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), is a national initiative to enhance geriatric content in senior-level baccalaureate courses. Using the “train the trainer” approach, nursing faculty attending the GNEC institutes are expected to serve as leaders and mentors by sharing their new expertise with colleagues. The John A. Hartford Foundation generously funds this program.
