An Invitation to Apply: University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Nursing (CON) Florida Hospital Endowed Chair in Nursing Simulation Professor

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1 An Invitation to Apply: University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Nursing (CON) Florida Hospital Endowed Chair in Nursing Simulation Professor The mission of the UCF College of Nursing is to offer high-quality undergraduate and graduate academic programs designed to prepare nurses to practice in a continuously changing health care environment; to foster quality care and patient safety; to provide innovative access to education and research; to develop nurse clinicians, leaders and scholars who promote the health and diverse populations in local, national and global communities; and to touch lives, lead by example and make a difference through clinical excellence, research and community service. THE SEARCH The University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Nursing is seeking applications, nominations and inquiries for the position of Florida Hospital Endowed Chair in Simulation. The successful candidate for this Endowed Chair in Simulation will be a nationally recognized scholar with extensive research activities in the use of technology and simulation and its application to healthcare, and/or has expertise in the evaluation of these technologies. Named for one of the country s largest not-for-profit health care providers with 22 campuses serving communities throughout Florida, the Florida Hospital Endowed Chair in Simulation is an opportunity for an innovative leader in the world of simulation to join an outstanding faculty at the nation s second-largest public university and to forge collaboration opportunities with the Florida Hospital Nicholson Center for Surgical Advancement, the Florida Hospital Global Robotics Institute, the Florida Hospital-Sanford-Burnham Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes, and/or other Florida Hospital entities, among others. The holder of the Chair must be a senior level faculty with an established program of research in simulation, have an earned research doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) from an accredited institution in a healthcare-related field with experience in simulation, and possess the academic and professional credentials sufficient for appointment as a full professor with tenure. The successful candidate does not necessarily need a nursing background, but should have a proven track record in conducting interdisciplinary research, collaborating with healthcare industry partners, and developing a well-funded research program. The holder of the Chair should have a pioneering spirit and a vision 1

2 for developing and maintaining a nationally and internationally recognized simulation program. The successful candidate should also possess the skills necessary to capitalize on the College s unique partnerships with Florida Hospital and the UCF Institute for Simulation and Training (IST), an internationally recognized research institute whose primary focus is on human-in-the-loop simulation and modeling of human activity, and bring these established partnerships to the next level. The Florida Hospital Endowed Chair in Simulation is one of five endowed chairs and professorships at the UCF College of Nursing. Educating nurses since 1979, the UCF College of Nursing grew quickly from a small department to a school, and in 2007 was elevated to college status with full accreditation under the leadership of founding Dean Jean D Meza Leuner, Ph.D., RN, CNE, FAAN. The College offers quality academic programs (B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P., Ph.D.) with several online tracks and regional locations, growing nursing research and scholarship opportunities, and a long-standing commitment to clinical excellence and community service. The College s graduate program is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation s outstanding nursing programs. UCF s nursing students are highly sought after by employers for their demonstrated academic excellence scoring well above the national and state averages on nursing board certification and licensure exams. Many of the College s faculty members hold doctoral degrees and several are also fellows in the American Academy of Nursing, American Academy of Critical Care Medicine, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and National Academies of Practice. The College is well respected both University-wide and in the community for its collegial and collaborative faculty. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a 9-month appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure, with opportunity for summer employment DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Florida Hospital Endowed Chair in Nursing Simulation will be expected to: Maintain her/his own robust program of extramurally funded research. Forge, capitalize and expand upon unique partnerships among IST, the College of Nursing, Florida Hospital and industry researchers. Conduct (and lead an interdisciplinary team doing) cutting-edge interdisciplinary research that employs multi-faceted simulation technologies. Develop and collaborative with industry partners. Advance the College s program of extramurally funded research. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications: Earned research doctorate from an accredited institution in a healthcare related field with experience in simulation. 2

3 Academic and professional credentials sufficient for appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure. Nationally recognized scholar with extensive research activities in the use of technology and simulation and its application to healthcare, and/or expertise in the evaluation of these technologies. Senior level faculty with an established program of research in simulation including a sustainable program of scholarly work, significant extramural funding, publications in influential journals and demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring. Proven track record in conducting interdisciplinary research, collaborating with health care industry partners, and developing a well-funded research program Pioneering spirit and a vision for developing and maintaining a nationally and internationally recognized simulation program. Skills necessary to capitalize on the College s unique partnerships with industry partners and bring them to the next level, and forge new partnerships to grow research program. TO APPLY: The executive search firm The Hollander Group has been selected to assist the search committee in its efforts for this recruitment. Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications - comprising cover letter, curriculum vitae and list of professional references with contact information should be sent to The Hollander Group. Note that no references will be contacted without the permission of the candidate. Requests for additional information and nominations for the position should be directed to: Clifford R. Hollander, PhD or Sharon M. Flynn Hollander info@thehollandergroup.net Phone: Fax: The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer. ABOUT FLORIDA HOSPITAL AND THE ENDOWMENT Florida Hospital, a member of Adventist Health System, is one of the country s largest not-for-profit health care providers with 22 campuses serving communities throughout Florida. Being a not for profit hospital means we are here for something much more important: you. For more than 100 years, we have been profoundly committed to those who seek our care. We ve become known the world over for the expert, compassionate, individualized attention given to the millions who have already passed through our doors, and the million plus patients who visit us each year. 3

4 Florida Hospital Orlando has 8 campuses serving patients in the Tri-county Orlando area. As an acute-care facility with 2,377 beds we serve as a community hospital for Greater Orlando area and as a major tertiary referral hospital for Central Florida and much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and Latin America. For more than 100 years, Florida Hospital has been profoundly committed to those who seek our care. We ve become known the world over for the expert, compassionate, individualized attention given to the millions who have already passed through our doors, and the million plus patients who visit us each year. As we look to the future of health care, we continue to grow and evolve. We believe that a hospital should be as focused on treating injury and illness as it is to helping people avoid the need for treatment completely. With initiatives like Healthy100, we are cultivating community-wide movements toward adopting healthier lifestyles for greater longevity. And the development of Health Village, our 172-acre mixed use planned community, will provide an immersive environment rich in resources that encourage whole-person health. About Florida Hospital s Nicholson Center Florida Hospital s Nicholson Center is committed to utilizing advances in the sciences and in technology as building blocks in breakthrough advances and improvements in the delivery of health care. The researchers and practitioners at the Center, in their brand new 54,000 square-foot facility, use open collaborations and sponsorships from various agencies (including the Department of Defense) to help inform and explore utilizing such diverse surgical and information technologies as minimally invasive, laproscopic, robotic, telemedicine and medical simulation. The Nicholson Center is a learning institution and therefore very well aligned with the role of the new Endowed Chair. About the Endowment Simulation is currently used by hospital training programs and hospitals to assist with education and assuring/testing for competency. With the large number of current nurses or other clinical personnel reaching retirement and the greater demand for health care personnel, we must hire a n increasing number of new graduates. Health care also continues to become more and more clinically complex. Given these factors and probably others, we see an increasing need for simulation. The endowment money was not given to build more simulation, but to look at how we use simulation. THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA (UCF) The University of Central Florida (UCF), a leading metropolitan research university with nearly 60,000 students, is celebrating its 50 th anniversary in UCF has grown in size, quality, diversity and reputation, and today the university offers more than 200 degree programs at its main campus in Orlando and more than a dozen other locations. U.S. News & World Report recently rated UCF as the nation s #5 university in its up and coming category, and the Carnegie Foundation designates UCF with its highest ranking as a very high research activity" institution. UCF researchers attract more than $100 4

5 million annually. Last year, a record $122 million came from federal, state and industry partners, including awards from the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health. UCF professors conduct research of global impact on such diseases as diabetes and cancer, and professors and students from various disciplines work with companies throughout Central Florida. Together, these partnerships develop new technologies and innovations, making UCF a top-rated university for the power and impact of its patents. In the University s drive to become America s leading partnership university, UCF has become synonymous with the progress and prosperity of Central Florida and the Sunshine State. For example, UCF led the way in working with state, local, and federal government officials and private businesses to develop a state-of-the-art Health Sciences campus, which has paved the way for the creation of a 650-acre health and life sciences park known as the Lake Nona Medical City. In the next decade, the Lake Nona Medical City will be home to some of the nation s top hospitals, universities, research institutions and life science companies. The UCF College of Medicine, including the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, is located on the UCF Health Sciences campus at the Lake Nona Medical City. The holder of the Chair will play a prominent role in the development of a future high-tech simulation center and in creating and implementing short- and longrange plans for growing the simulation program and expanding inter-professional education and research opportunities across disciplines. About the UCF Institute for Simulation and Technology (IST) The UCF Institute for Simulation and Technology (IST) employs 260 full-time researchers and its range of collaborations with UCF is enhanced by a growing number of joint faculty appointments. IST s laboratories, workspaces and administrative offices occupy more than 80,000 square-feet of space in the heart of the Florida s High Tech Corridor. Major IST research domains include: Virtual Environments, Terrain Databases and Computer Generated Forces. The focus of ongoing IST collaborations with the UCF College of Nursing include: Transfer of simulation technology developed for the military to health care. Exploiting the use of Mixed Reality technology to help teach health care skills. Use of avatar-based simulation to encourage peer resistance skills in middle school girls. Pain management simulation to promote staff nurse use of non-pharmacological pain management and the proper matching of pain type with choice of pain management approach. THE COLLEGE OF NURSING The College of Nursing is one of 12 colleges at the University of Central Florida. Educating nurses since 1979, the college offers a bachelor s degree program, master s degree program and two doctorate degree programs. The College is located adjacent to UCF s main campus in a university-owned building in Central Florida Research Park. Occupying three floors of University Tower, the new facility features modern offices and 5

6 classrooms, a student learning center, computer labs, two break rooms with full kitchens, and several teaching labs for simulation and skill-building. The College is dedicated to creating an environment of excellence, and prepares all levels of professional nurses and scholars for diverse health care and leadership roles. The college is among the most widely regarded nursing institutions in the region and its graduates are highly sought after by employers. With the recent establishment of a College of Medicine at UCF, the two colleges will have opportunities to collaborate on nursing and medical education research. The College is renowned for its access to education and research, and its strong commitment to clinical excellence and community service. The College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida offers high-quality, innovative academic programs that reflect the health care needs of a changing population. College Highlights Distinguished faculty members engaged in teaching, advising, research and community service. Community-oriented curricula offering experience with diverse populations in many environments. Web-based courses and cutting-edge electronic technology and media in the classroom. Flexible degree programs and multiple campus locations. Creativity and vision are at the foundation of nursing education at UCF. The College of Nursing has developed a range of academic programs to prepare nurses for work in an increasingly complex health care system. Service learning is promoted throughout the curricula and students are encouraged to engage in nursing research with faculty mentorship. The College prepares leaders to serve the public by improving health, promoting quality of life, patient advocacy, research and public service. Mission The mission of the College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida is to offer high-quality undergraduate and graduate academic programs designed to prepare nurses to practice in a continuously changing health care environment; to provide innovative access to education and research; to develop nurse clinicians, leaders and scholars who promote the health of diverse populations in local, national and global communities; and to touch lives, lead by example and make a difference through clinical excellence, research and community service. Values Integrity, scholarship, community, creativity, and excellence are the core values that guide our conduct, performance, and decisions. These values have been incorporated into a UCF Creed that describes behavior for members of the UCF community, including faculty, staff and students of the College of Nursing. They embody: 6

7 Integrity: We practice and defend academic and personal honesty. Scholarship: We cherish and honor learning as a fundamental purpose of our membership in the UCF community. Community: We promote an open and supportive college environment by respecting the rights and contributions of every individual. Creativity: We use our talents to enrich the human experience. Excellence: We strive toward the highest standards of performance in any endeavor we undertake. Vision for the Future As a thriving member of Orlando s medical city and Central Florida s health care community, the College of Nursing will be one of the nation s preeminent leaders in nursing education, practice and research. The college will establish partnerships with some of the nation s most innovative leaders to model new best practices that harness evolving technology and ensure quality patient outcomes. We will create a state-of-the-art educational facility that cultivates a learning environment that promotes and develops the health and well-being of our students and faculty to produce a sustainable workforce in our communities. Our proximity to and partnership with leaders in the biomedical and health care industries will provide countless opportunities for collaborative research and clinical practice. We will offer the benefits of a large, metropolitan research university while providing individual attention and maintaining a sense of community for our students and faculty. Students and faculty will continue to thrive in a trusting environment where diversity is celebrated and individual ideas and talents are mutually respected and supported. Students, graduates and faculty will continue to shape the future of health care locally, nationally and globally by delivering health care services to individuals and communities, influencing health care policy, and contributing to science through their own nursing research. We will achieve our vision through commitment to sustainability, community partnerships, innovative teaching methods, and service learning; and by fostering excellence in teaching, research, service and practice. History The nursing program at UCF began in 1978 with an authorization from the State of Florida Board of Regents (BOR) and the Florida Board of Nursing to initiate a baccalaureate nursing program. The first class was admitted in 1979 to the Department of Nursing. Nursing transitioned to a School within the College of Health & Public Affairs in Nursing program offerings flourished and approval was granted to the School of Nursing to offer an RN to BSN program in Orlando, Cocoa and Daytona. A second degree accelerated BSN option for non-nurse college graduates began in May

8 Other Significant Dates: In 1992, the BOR approved planning for the master's program, and in 1995 the MSN program started. The MSN program now includes tracks for Adult, Family & Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Leadership & Management, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nurse Leader and Nurse Educator. In 1997, web-based RN to BSN courses were developed and the state's first RN to MSN program option was initiated. From , the School of Nursing expanded the basic BSN program to Cocoa and began offering the state's first fully web-based RN to BSN program. In 1999, graduate certificate options were offered in Nursing and Health Professional Education, and Post-MSN Nurse Practitioner. In 2006, an undergraduate baccalaureate program was started on the Daytona campus. The PhD in Nursing program commenced in The program has three areas of focus: vulnerable populations, application of innovative technologies to nursing education and clinical care, and healthcare systems and policy. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program began in On July 1, 2007, the School of Nursing became a College of Nursing. This change in status reflected the growth and depth of the educational programs, research and caliber of students attracted to UCF. Academic Programs The College of Nursing offers a full range of bachelor s, master s and doctoral programs comprising: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Program Basic (Traditional) B.S.N. Option Concurrent A.S.N. to B.S.N. Option in partnership with: o Seminole State College, Altamonte o Valencia College, West o Lake-Sumter State College, Leesburg Accelerated Second Degree B.S.N. Option---for students with a nonnursing bachelor s degree or higher B.S.N. Completion Option for currently licensed registered nurses (or NCLEX-RN eligible): o R.N. to B.S.N. Track---online or face-to-face o A.S. to B.S.N. Track---online or face-to-face Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Program Nurse Educator Option coursework online Leadership & Management Option online Nurse Practitioner Option: o Family NP Track o Adult/Gerontology NP Track Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult/Gerontology Option 8

9 Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Program Post-Baccalaureate D.N.P. Option o Nurse Practitioner Adult/Gerontology or Family Track Post-Master s D.N.P. Option o Advanced Practice Nurse Track---for nurses who are already certified in an advanced practice role o Nurse Executive Track---online Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program Graduate Certificates Program Nursing Education Option--- for nurses with an M.S.N. degree or currently enrolled in an M.S.N. program Nurse Practitioner Option--- for nurses with an M.S.N. degree who are not licensed as an ARNP Family or Adult/Gerontology Option Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Option--- for nurses with an M.S.N. degree who are not licensed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (curriculum under revision) Accreditation The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has granted full accreditation of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs. UCF was one of the first universities in Florida to obtain CCNE accreditation of a D.N.P. program. The Florida Board of Nursing has approved the bachelor s degree in nursing program. UCF College of Nursing is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The AACN, the national voice for baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs, recognizes the B.S.N. degree as the minimum educational requirement for professional nursing practice. All of the College s academic programs are accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS). CON Student Enrollment Program / Option # Students B.S.N.: Basic B.S.N. 182 Concurrent A.S.N. to B.S.N. 201 Accelerated Second Degree B.S.N 60 R.N. to B.S.N. 400 A.S. to B.S.N. 280 Total Undergraduate Students 1,133 M.S.N.: M.S.N. Nurse Educator 80 M.S.N. Leadership & Management 80 9

10 Nurse Practitioner: Family NP 100 Adult/Gerontology NP 15 CNS Adult/Gerontology 5 D.N.P. Post-Master s D.N.P. Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) 20 Post-Master s D.N.P. Nurse Executive Online 12 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 30 Graduate Certificates: 8 Total Graduate Students 350 Total CON Students 1,483 CON Faculty and Staff The College of Nursing has 49 FT faculty and 23 staff. 10