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AUGUST 2018
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Message from the Dean and Vice President for Health Promotion
 As summer winds to a close, students returning to campus are a welcome sight for all of us here at the College of Nursing. I had the pleasure of getting students “pumped up” about our fabulous college of nursing during our student transformation days. I reminded them about our “LIVE WELL” (Lead, Innovate, Vision, Execute, and be Wellness focused, Evidence-based, Life-long learners and Lights for the world) philosophy that differentiates us from all other colleges of nursing throughout the country. Their energy is contagious, and I am reminded of the thrill of being at our college for the first time. Each student’s journey is special and as individual as he or she is; they all bring with them dreams that will turn into reality one day as they transform the world of healthcare as we know it.
We’ve achieved a lot this summer—please read below about some of the amazing new grants and honors we have received, including being re-designated as a National League of Nursing Center of Excellence—and we’re ready for a new year of outstanding teaching, research, evidence-based practice, and learning experiences. We’ve also had fun, especially at our Alumni Society Wine Tasting! You can find a link to our Flickr album of pictures of that outstanding fundraising event below. In addition, we are working with the team designing our new building addition and renovation, which is so exciting. We look forward to engaging our alumni to support our new building addition and the transformation of Newton Hall—this project wouldn’t be possible without philanthropic help from you!
Clinician burnout in the United States has reached epidemic proportions, and here at Ohio State, we’ve decided to do something about it. For the first time, all of our seven health sciences colleges have joined together with the College of Social Work to hold an impactful conference. I hope you can attend our inaugural national Summit on Promoting Well-being and Resilience in Healthcare Providers, September 26-28 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. You can register here. To learn more about this crisis, read my blog.
Be well and, as always, Go Bucks!
Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, RN, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN
Vice President for Health Promotion
University Chief Wellness Officer
Dean and Professor, College of Nursing
Professor of Pediatrics & Psychiatry, College of Medicine
Executive Director, the Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for EBP
The Ohio State University
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Featured Stories
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Wine tasting a smashing success
More than 135 alumni and friends gathered for the 12th annual Wine Tasting, hosted by the College of Nursing Alumni Society. Guests enjoyed an evening of great wine and entertainment and raised more than $11,000 to support the college’s scholarship fund.
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NLN names College of Nursing a Center of Excellence (COE) in Nursing Education
The National League of Nursing (NLN) has named The Ohio State University College of Nursing an NLN Center of Excellence (COE) for the second time. The college will be formally recognized during the Honors Convocation at the 2018 NLN Education Summit on Friday, September 14.
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Innovation Studio at the James
This summer, the College of Nursing’s Innovation Studio visited the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute to inspire collaboration on healthcare innovations.
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Cancer research published by AACR
A study by Sonia Duffy, PhD, RN, FAAN, titled “Educational Interventions Decrease Sunburn Among Heavy Equipment Operators,” has been published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
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4th annual Healthcare Innovation Entrepreneurship Workshop
Registration is open for the College of Nursing’s Office of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships’ annual Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop, taking place at The Longaberger Alumni House. All are welcome to this two-day workshop that provides an overview of important business fundamentals and tips on how to integrate innovation and entrepreneurship principles into practice.
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HRSA awards two grants to College of Nursing
Two grants proposed by the College of Nursing’s Margaret Graham, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, have been awarded by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Watch 2018 State of the College online
Dean Melnyk will deliver her annual State of the College address during Homecoming Weekend. Can’t attend in person? Join us online as we livestream the event on Friday, Oct. 5, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
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People to Watch
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Jaeger to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Carol Jaeger, DNP, RN, NNP-BC, has been selected to receive this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. Jaeger is an assistant professor of clinical practice for The Ohio State University College of Nursing’s neonatal nurse practitioner program. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals with a longstanding commitment to and impact on the field of neonatal nursing.
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Buffington appointed to Chair of the Health, Fitness & Wellness Interest Group
Congratulations to Brenda Buffington, EdD, MS, ACSM EP-C, EIM, who has been appointed Chair of the Health, Fitness & Wellness Coaching Interest Group for the American College of Sports Medicine!
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PhD candidate Marliese Nist wins nursing research award
The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) presented the Kimberly-Clark Huggies Nursing Research Award to Marliese Nist, RNC-NIC, MS, for her work entitled “Inflammatory Mediators of Stress Exposure and Neurodevelopment in Very Preterm Infants.”
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Melnyk selected for Women of Impact
Congratulations to Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, RN, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FAAN, College of Nursing dean, vice president for health promotion and chief wellness officer, for being selected to be a member of Women of Impact, a group of high-profile female executives who represent all sectors of the healthcare industry across the United States.
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Giurgescu, Jones and Tubbs Cooley recognized by AAN
Carmen Giurgescu, PhD, RN, WHNP, FAAN; Carolynn Thomas Jones, DNP, MSPH, RN, FAAN; and Heather Tubbs Cooley, PhD, RN, FAAN, were selected for the 2018 class of the American Academy of Nursing Fellows.
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Congratulations to Shannon Gillespie
Help us in congratulating Shannon Gillespie, PhD, RN, who just received a K23 award from the National Institute for Nursing Research for her study entitled, “Maternal Immune Responsiveness as Clinical Target for Preterm Birth Prevention” (The MIRACL Study).
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Morgan McCutcheon named 2018 Ohio Fairs’ Queen
Morgan McCutcheon, incoming College of Nursing student, has been named the 2018 Ohio Fairs’ Queen! As queen, Morgan will serve as a member of the Ohio Fair Managers Association Board of Directors throughout the year, and she assisted with several events and activities during the 2018 Ohio State Fair. She will also facilitate the selection process to name her successor. Morgan’s goal is to become a nurse practitioner!
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Alumni Spotlight
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Kelsie Miller, RN-BSN
Ohio State degree: 2015
Current role: president of the College of Nursing Alumni Society; registered nurse in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at the Fairfield Medical Center
Professionally, I am proud of my commitment to staying connected and active with the College of Nursing and the Alumni Society immediately following graduation. I have gained leadership skills, professional development qualities and networking opportunities that I would have otherwise never acquired. The Alumni Society has been very successful over past years, and I feel honored to have been a part of these accomplishments. I hope to continue my involvement and use the connections I’ve made in my future career endeavors.
Interesting fact: My husband and I live on a small farm and own livestock that we enjoy taking care of in our off time. We are expecting our first child and can’t wait to raise a baby Buckeye!
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Buckeye Wellness Tip
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Vaccines help prevent and stop the spread of many diseases, so it is essential to understand the importance of getting vaccinations at all ages. Remember that vaccines are very safe and effective. Vaccines are important for everyone including babies, school-age children, pre-teens, teens, pregnant women and older adults.
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Make a Gift
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Make a difference and receive tax benefits in return with the IRA Charitable Rollover. Individuals aged 70.5 or older on the date of the gift are eligible to transfer up to $100,000 tax-free directly from an IRA. Click below to learn more or contact Courtney Shaul at 614-688-1086 or shaul.8@osu.edu.
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