Marshall University BSN Newsletter, Fall 2014 Edition

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1 Marshall University BSN Newsletter, Fall 2014 Edition Thanksgiving/Fall Break November Simulation Open House Huntington: Wednesday Nov 19 MOVC: Thursday, Nov 20 The School of Nursing has plans for an open house in Huntington and Point Pleasant to show off our simulation lab. Watch website for more details. Advanced Priority Registration Spring 2015 Freshmen and Sophomore Nursing Students Advanced Priority Registration for BSN Freshmen and Sophomore Nursing Students in the School of Nursing is: November 6 and 7, 2014 Freshmen and Sophomores who do not take advantage of this opportunity must wait until the regular Advanced Registration begins. There are no exceptions to this rule. Advanced Registration for Spring, 2015 semester for full-time currently enrolled students runs: November 10, 2014-November 21, Faculty advisors post extra office hours before registration. The schedules are available in individual folders in PH421 or on the adviser s office door. It is the student s responsibility to make an appointment with their advisor. 2. Student must meet with their advisor to obtain their schedule. After talking with your academic advisor, the advisor will remove your academic hold, and then on November 6 and 7, 2014 freshman and sophomore nursing students can priority register online or go to the Registrar s Office. If you plan on going to the Registrar s Office, you will need the Nursing stamp from the secretary s office PH421 on your form. It is a good idea to get this in case online registration is not available. 3. MOVC students complete registration with assigned advisors: Dr. Greene or Dr. Pope. Details will be provided at MOVC. Please check Marshall for updates.

2 HESI Exam Schedule (Fall 2014): MOVC PSY December AM Med Surg December 4 10:00 AM-12 PM Pharm December 5 10:00 AM-12 PM Students must bring their Marshall ID (or government ID) with photo to take test: also bring ear buds. HESI Exam Schedule (Fall 2014): Huntington PSY Corbly Hall 330 December AM (arrive by 8:45 AM) Maternity CH 330 December AM Med Surg CH 330/332 December 4 9:30 AM-12 PM Pharm CH 330/332 December 5 8:30 AM-11:00 AM SPRING 2015 ADVANCE REGISTRATION SCHEDULE For Currently Enrolled Students Seniors: (90 hours completed as of ) Monday Nov 10, 2014 Juniors: (58 hours completed as of ) Tuesday Nov 11 Wednesday Nov 12, 2014 Sophomores: (26 hours completed as of ) Thursday Nov 13 Friday Nov 14 Monday Nov 17, 2014 Freshmen: Tuesday Nov 18 Friday Nov 21 Students must bring their Marshall ID (or government ID) with photo to take test;; also bring ear buds. SNA NEWS: Huntington campus The Student Nurse Association would like to welcome any nursing student to our meetings, which are held every other Monday (November 3 & December 1, 2014) from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in Prichard Hall, Room 427. Our mission is to mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, an convey the standards, ethics and skills that students will need as responsible and accountable leaders and members of the profession. SNA is also a great way to meet students from higher level classes that can help with tutoring and advice. Membership is $10/year or $5/semester. Community service activities this semester will include: 1. Ronald McDonald House: collecting aluminum can tabs throughout the year (bring closed baggies of tabs to the meetings) and volunteering at Ronald McDonald House Chili-fest in September. 2. Flu Shots on campus for students November 17&18, Adopting children for Christmas from Angel tree before Christmas 4. Bra Pong on October 30th to support breast cancer research. Fundraisers are also taking place to raise money to attend the NSNA Convention in Phoenix, AZ on April 8-11, Stethoscope sales went well thanks you to all. 2. Early sale items expected in by November 5th. SNA is selling more clothing, caps, and drink cups in November. 3. Huntington is supporting the sale of cloth Marshall bags by MOVC. If you are interested in SNA and would like more information, you can contact any SNA officer listed below Megan Hathaway to add you to the private Facebook group. SNA Officers Megan Hathaway President (hathaway9@marshall.edu, Laina Egnor Vice President (egnor15@marshall.edu), Mackenzie O Brien-Secretary (obrien38@marshall.edu), Ciara Carnell-Treasurer (carnell4@marshall.edu), Lauren Bazilla-clothing sales coordinator (bazilla@marshall.edu)

3 2014 BSN Graduation Composite Pictures By Hedgecock s Photography You will be previewing your photograph at the session Pictures will be taken in Corbly Hall, Room 439. November 10, 2014 (See Dr. Welch if you haven t signed up) The sign up sheet is currently being circulated. Cost $27.00 Includes sitting fee, and two NCLEX photos and 1 8x10 composite of BSN Class (must have your picture taken by Hedgecock s to be included in the composite) Please dress in a nice white shirt. NO T-shirts or stripes!!! MOVC students are encouraged to come to main campus. Hedgecocks can arrange with a photographer in your area to take these pictures for inclusion in the composite if you are unable to come to main campus. Additional photographs can be ordered: First sheet is $15.00 and additional sheets are $10.00 each. A sheet can be one 8X10 or two 5X7 s or four 4X5 s or one 5X7 and four wallets or 8 wallets. Make checks payable to: Hedgecock s Photography We also accept all major credit and debit cards. We also take post dated checks for two weeks only. Special order extra pictures can be delivered to school on 2014 Composite pictures will be available in May, 2015 at Nursing Recognition Rehearsal Your NCLEX photographs will be delivered to Marshall University. Questions Contact us at (304) or We now offer Custom Graduation Announcements Prices start at $40.00 for 25 cards, 4X5 two sided.

4 Academic Calendar Second Semester January 2, 2015, Friday January 5, Monday January 09, Friday January 11, Sunday, 9 a.m. January 12, Monday January 12, Monday -- January 16, Friday January 16, Friday January 19, Monday January 20, Tuesday February 6, Friday February 13, Friday March 3, Tuesday March 4, Wednesday March 09, Monday, Noon March 14, Saturday, Noon March 16, Monday - March 21, Saturday March 22, Sunday, Noon March 23, Monday March 27, Friday March 30, Monday March 30, Monday May 1, Friday March 30, Monday - April 3, Friday University Offices Open Registration/Schedule Adjustment Residence Halls Open First Day of Classes Late Registration and Add/Drop (Schedule Adjustment) Last Day to Add Classes (Withdrawals Only After This Date) Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday -- University Closed W Withdrawal Period Begins Application for May Graduation Due in Academic Dean s Office Last Day to Drop 1st 8 Weeks Courses Mid-Semester, 1st 8 Weeks Courses End 2nd 8 Weeks Courses Begin Deadline for Submitting Freshmen Mid Term Grades Residence Halls Close Spring Break -- Classes Dismissed Residence Halls Open Classes Resume Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Individual Course Students should schedule appointments with advisors to prepare for advance registration (Required for students who have mandatory advising holds) Complete Withdrawals Only Advance Registration For Summer Session for Currently Enrolled Students April 6, Monday Recommended Date to Apply for December 2013 Graduation

5 April 6, Monday April 10, Friday April 13, Monday - April 24, Friday April 14, Tuesday Advance Registration for Summer Session Open to All Admitted/Re-admitted Students Last Day to Drop 2nd 8 Weeks Courses Advance Registration Fall Semester for Currently Assessment Day. Students receive a list of activities from their academic department or college April 27, Monday April 27, Monday May 1, Friday May 1 Friday May 2, Saturday May 4, Monday May 5, Tuesday May 6, Wednesday May 7, Thursday May 8, Friday May 09, Saturday May 09, Saturday, Noon May 11, Monday - August 14, Friday May 12, Tuesday, Noon May 23, Saturday - May 25, Monday May 25, Monday July 3, Friday Advanced registration for Fall semester begins. (Open to admitted and re-admitted students except first-time fall undergraduates) Dead Week Last Class Day and Last Day to Completely Withdraw for Spring Semester for Saturday Classes (and some common finals) Study Day -- Exams for Wednesday Classes 3 p.m. and after Will Be Held 176th Commencement (Time:TBA) Residence Halls Close Summer School Sessions Details Will Be Available At Deadline for Submitting Final Set of Grades. University Computer Services Unavailable Memorial Day Holiday - University Closed Independence Day Holiday Observed -- University Closed

6 Nursing Christian Fellowship MOVC Fall 2014 NCF would like to welcome any student, faculty, or staff to attend our meetings. This is a national organization of Christian nurses and nursing students meeting together for support, encouragement and the sharing of ideas on how to bring the Christian view into nursing care. This year we have elected co-chairman and they are Tabitha Dean and Courtney Daniels. The elected activities director is Rachel Sayre. Future plans for MOVC NCF this semester: Monthly meetings that include devotion/bible scripture Thanksgiving luncheon for nursing students/faculty/staff Monday November 17, 2014 at 11:30 am at MOVC Pam s Pantry Fundraiser Donation to World Health Organization Gabrielle Project Christmas Gift Project Planning to assist at a soup kitchen or food bank The NCF invites all nursing students to attend monthly meetings held as announced. If you have any questions regarding NCF or community activities please contact Dr. Deanna Pope 304/ Please be checking your Marshall for MOVC NCF upcoming events from the MOVC NCF chairmen. MOVC-SNA The MOVC SNA has 15 members. Danielle Cooper attended the WVSNA Conference and was re-elected to the Nominating Committee. She joined the NSNA as well. Officers are: President: Ann McDaniel, Vice-President: Brittany Clonch, and Tabatha Grimm is in charge of fundraising. The MOVC SNA will be conducting a Flu Clinic at MOVC, Monday, November 3, The Red Cross blood drive is still pending. Plans are underway to go Christmas Caroling at a local nursing home. Fundraising: the SNA is still in the process of selecting a bag to sell.

7 Widener recognized for 35 years of CCRN certification Dr. Jeanne Widener of the Marshall University College of Health Professions recently received national recognition for reaching a significant milestone in the nursing profession. Since 1979, she has maintained CCRN certification offered through the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Certification Corporation. Widener is one of 82 CCRNs being honored this year by the corporation and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses for 35 years of continuous certification. CCRN certification is one of the most advanced professional credentials that can be achieved by a nurse in the field of acute and critical care. As a result, the CCRN credential is highly regarded as recognition of advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in the care of acutely and critically ill patients and their families. There are currently more than 68,000 CCRN-certified nurses practicing worldwide who specialize in the care of adult, pediatric and/or neonatal patient populations, according to the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Widener said although it was a challenge to maintain her CCRN certification, it was necessary to remain competent in her field. "This has defined who I am as a nurse," Widener said. "My CCRN certification gives other clinical nurses a sense of trust in my capabilities in the critical care area. Although I am an educator, I plan to stay involved in critical care nursing because I enjoy being with patients. "Dr. Michael Prewitt, dean of the college, said Widener has served as an associate professor in the college's School of Nursing since Prewitt said she has always been motivated to achieve clinical excellence in a constantly changing critical care environment. "We encourage and support our nursing faculty members to demonstrate their level of commitment to patients by maintaining certifications such as these," Prewitt said. "Dr. Widener has gone above and beyond and continues to impress those in our college with her dedication to the nursing profession." For more information about AACN or AACN Certification Corporation, visit or call (800) For more information about Widener and the college's School of Nursing, visit online. Marshall nursing faculty to conduct research on student retention to meet demand for nurses;; participants needed A Marshall University nursing faculty member is seeking persons who started, but did not complete, Bachelor of Nursing degrees in the last ten years to participate in a study. Participants will be compensated for their time. Dr. Nancy Elkins of the Marshall University College of Health Professions will begin her qualitative research soon with students who did not complete their four-year baccalaureate nursing programs in West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia. Elkins said the results from this research study would help to improve retention rates at Marshall University and surrounding universities. Volunteers who are interested in participating in the study can contact Elkins by at elkinsn@marshall.edu Photo: Dr. Elkins or by calling Participants in the study will receive $50 for a one-hour interview. Elkins said research such as this is necessary when one considers the number of nurses who will be needed over the next several years. "The nursing shortage is expected to grow and it is projected that the United States will need an additional 340,000 nurses by the year 2020, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing," Elkins said. "Because this nursing shortage continues to grow, nurse educators cannot afford to lose qualified students hoping to become RNs. We must increase the retention rate of nursing students who take one of the limited, sought-after positions in a nursing program." Elkins will conduct her research alongside her co-investigator and fellow nursing colleague, Dr. Joy Cline. Cline said the results from this study could increase the number of nursing graduates and therefore improve health care throughout the U.S. "Let's face it, our country is facing a surge in patients as baby boomers age and right now the literature shows we aren't educating enough nurses to meet the demands of the American public," Cline said. "Currently, there is no research that measures student perspectives or outcomes about their unsuccessful experiences in their nursing program. We are hoping to change that." Dr. Denise Landry, department chair of the Marshall School of Nursing, said many students are dealing with factors that can affect their performance in the clinical and classroom setting, such as psychological stress, test-taking anxiety, juggling family obligations, work responsibilities, health issues and economic instability. Landry said she commends her colleagues for initiating research that will improve all nursing programs in the country.