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Health Care Change Agent from MassachusettsSpeaks on Family Centered CareBy Renee F. Pevour RN MSJames B. Conway, Speaker withDr. Julie Bliss, Chairperson of Nursing and Dr. Kem Louie, Director of the Graduate Nursing ProgramJames B. Conway, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Massachusetts spoke on FamilyCentered Care at WPUNJ on October 15, 2010. This was the first program in the Dr. Edna Cadmus LectureSeries.The series will focus on the special issues to support nurses in middle management in hospitals or health relatedfacilities. The second lecture is scheduled for March 2011 and will spotlight Success Strategies for NurseManagers.Conway provided practical examples to initiate Family Centered concepts in an acute care setting where theprevious emphasis was on care to the individual patient. He encouraged the audience to keep the goal of FamilyCentered Care in the forefront and let it influence all decisions and policy updates. Conway remindedparticipants that change is possible and will take time. He paraphrased a proverb to make this point: Oneperson with a new idea is a lunatic, two people with an idea is a conspiracy but three people with an ideaconstitute a movement. His impassioned message is: Create A Movement. Implementing Family CenteredConcepts has been associated to increase health outcomes.The morning session brought words of welcome from the university’s President, Dr. Kathleen Waldron, theDean of the College of Science and Health, Dr. Sandra DeYoung and the Chairperson of the Department ofNursing, Dr. Julie Bliss. The program was approved by the New Jersey State Nurses Association and attendeesobtained 2.08 contact hours.The Dr. Edna Cadmus ’76 Lecture Series is made possible by a generous gift form alumna Edna Cadmus DNP,RN, NEA-BC, FACHE. The program was coordinated through the efforts of the Office of InstitutionalAdvancement. Special thanks to Joann Nigrelli, Assistant Vice President/Institutional Advancement and SinaBrehmer-Songer for their work.William Paterson University Gradnurse Gazette 7

Christine McSherry, PhD, RN, CNEtravels to Ghana, AfricaThis summer, Dr. Christina McSherry traveled to Ghana, Africa on her first medical missionwith the Right To Sight And Good Health Organization. She was part of a medical group whoperformed cataract surgeries. The team included of three nurses, two doctors and a high schoolstudent. She spent two weeks in Ghana assisting in these surgeries, promoting general eyehealth and teaching the local medical personnel how to screen patients for cataract problems.Dr. McSherry and medical staff members were able to treat 2,000 individuals in the clinic andperformed sixty‐two surgeries. She noted how different this experience was from working in anAmerican operating room, “You have roosters and chickens walking around just outside thescreened windows, and the temperature goes up to about 95 degrees while you’re performingsurgery. This is something you would never experience in the United States”.Having always wanted to participate in mission work, Dr. McSherry welcomed the chance totravel Ghana . Her experience as an operating room nurse helped her adjust to being on her feetfor ten to twelve hour days, and helped the surgeries go smoothly. The most rewarding part,she said, was “watching people go from being blind to being able to see. What a blessing to be apart of that.” When asked what inspired her to go to Africa, she replied, “I believe in givingback or paying it forward, however you wish to say it. There have been times in my life when[others] have reached out and helped me.I wanted to use my experience and knowledge to helpothers reach their potential, just as I was helped to reach mine. I believe that if you aresuccessful and have a lot of experience, knowledge, resources, you should share it with others,”and that is exactly what she did.Dr. Christina McSherrylocal families singing and playinginstrumentsWilliam Paterson University Gradnurse Gazette 8young boys smiling for thecamera

Reflections of an International Nurse VolunteerClaire P. Donaghy, Ph.D., RN, CCRN, APNAssociate ProfessorAs I prepare for my seventh mission with Operation Smile, I find myself reflecting on my past experiences as anurse volunteer. I am writing to share my experiences to encourage nurses to explore volunteer opportunities that meettheir interests, skill set and budget.In 2005, I completed my doctoral studies and finally had the time and financial resources to become a nursevolunteer. For the majority of my 30 plus years in nursing, I have worked in some capacity (full-time, part-time or perdiem) as a Registered Nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), more commonly referred to as a Recovery Room. Ifocused on opportunities to work as a Recovery Room (RR) nurse when I was looking for volunteer opportunities.Operation Smile (OS) was an international organization that offers opportunities for nurses for pre- and post-operativecare, operating room and recovery room. To be credentialed as a nurse volunteer with Operation Smile, a nurse mustcomplete an application online, be certified in BLS and PALS, and currently working as an OR, Recovery or pediatriccritical care nurse. I completed an application and was certified as an OS Recovery Room nurse.It took almost two years from the time I was credentialed till I was invited to participate in my first mission. Thereason for this is safety. The majority of nurses on each mission have prior OS mission experience so that they can mentornew nurses. As most nurses like me, I became hooked on the experience, the nursing pool grows and the wait can becomelonger for a first mission. Anniversary periods are good times for new nurses as simultaneous missions are usually held atseveral locations. This was how I got my first experience; it was during the 25th anniversary of OS World Journey ofSmiles. In November of 2007, OS conducted 40 concurrent missions in 25 countries. The kick-off mission was in thePhilippines where OS missions began. During the World Journey, I was assigned to the team in Qena, Egypt. I was theonly ‘new’ RR nurse working with three OS experienced nurses.Since my first mission in Egypt, I have been on five more missions to Mudonjiang, China; Jimma, Ethiopia; VinhLong, Vietnam; Lima, Peru; and Kolkata, India. My role has expanded with each mission and new experience. In China, Iwas the only international nurse in the Recovery Room teaching Chinese nurses as they don’t have RR nurses. InEthiopia, I conducted the Quality Improvement Review. In Vietnam, I presented an Educational Symposium for theVietnamese nurses. This was my first experience teaching with an interpreter. This summer in India, I was the mentor foran in-country nurse volunteer.I anticipate that my experience in Amman, Jordan in December will be similar to the China mission as it will bemostly a local mission with a small international team. One of the primary goals of Operation Smile is to make thecountries self-sufficient. This is a primary objective of OS that is quite successful in several countries. Kenya, Peru, andthe Philippines are just a sample of countries that run mostly local missions with in-country personnel. Similar to theproverb, “Give someone a fish and you feed him for a day; Teach someone to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”; byproviding education and training as well as surgery, OS is assisting countries to provide new smiles year-round.Claire Donaghy with Manish, the in-country nursethat she oriented to Recovery Room Operation SmileKolata, India August 2010.William Paterson University Gradnurse Gazette 9

MSN Students Assist in WPUNJ Future Nurse Camp 2010WPUNJ graduate students assist in lung assessmentsperformed by Future Nurse Workshop participantsGraduate students Tara Lynne Parker, RN, BSN and Rusti Restaino, RN, BSN assisted during the WPUNJFuture Nurse Camp in July. The camp is a four day experience where high school students learn assessmentskills, CPR and visit actual patients with practicing nurses. Alumni and current students assist in the lecture andlaboratory practice sessions.The MSN students spoke of their experiences as nurses. Parker and Restaino also helped students assess lungsounds. This is an annual event which has been supported by a grant from Johnson & Johnson. If you wouldlike to participate in The Future Nurse Camp 2011 next summer, please contact Professor Renee Pevour atpevourr@wpunj.edu.Lungs, trachea and ribsFuture Nurses 2010Digestive SystemIncludeing structures under liverFuture Nurses 2010William Paterson University Gradnurse Gazette 10

Spring 2011 RegistrationRegistration TimetablesAre available online tion2.htmPlease contact Dr. Kem Louie,Graduate Program Director for advisement prior to registering for classes973-720-3215 or at louiek@wpunj.eduSpring 2011 Registration TimetableDaysNov. 1, 2, 3Nov. 4, 5, 8Grad Level/ProgramGM: Graduate MatriculatedGC:GE GraduateCertification/EndorsementNov. 9, 10, 11 GT: Post MastersNov. 12, 15, 16 GN: Non-DegreeNov. 17 – 24All Graduate Students (New ter/SpringWinter/SpringWinter/SpringWPUNJ PAYMENT OPTIONS INFORMATION - FROM THE CENTER FOR STUDENTSERVICESThe university does not accept visa. If you have a credit access check through your card, you can bring thatto the Student Service Office. Following are the available payment nt-options.dotCash: In Person Payments can be made at The Center for Student Services (CSS), located in Morrison Hall.Entry 2 - from Pompton Road.Check / Money Order: Mail check or money order to:William Paterson UniversityPO Box 299Emerson, NJ 07630Please include your Banner ID number (855#) on all check and money orders.If you are mailing your payment, you must allow sufficient time for your payment to be received prior tothe payment due date.You can also pay in-person at the CSS. Note: there is a secure mail slot located at CSS, Morrison Hall thatcan be used when the office is closed. Please do not use this mail slot to pay by cash.Internet Check Payment ("e-check"): You can pay your bill by e-check directly on-line throughwww.wpunj.edu/ebill. E-check payments can only be used with personal checking and savings accounts.Users can not use commercial or home equity loan accounts (HELOC) through E-Check. There is no userfee charged for payments by e-check.William Paterson University Gradnurse Gazette 11

APA ResourcesPAPERS.PAPERS.PAPERSThe Educational Support Program offered a writing workshop on November 8, 2010. If you missed it, see the followingresources for writing in the required American Psychological Association (APA), 6th edition.This link is very good. It is a 22 minute tutorial by APA. It has links to further explain the x.htmAlso, here is the direct link to the 1 page guide which may be found in hard copy at our library.It is a great iam Paterson movescommencement ceremonyto the Izod CenterIMPORTANT WEBSITESWilliam Paterson University’sundergraduate and graduatecommencement ceremonies willmove off campus to the IzodCenter in East Rutherford for thefirst time in 2011.Graduate Nursing Home mOne ceremony will be held forboth undergraduate and graduatestudents at 10:00 AM onWednesday, May 18, 2011.Graduate Nursing Newsletter “Gradnurse /handbook.htmlOffice of Graduate Admissions and ate/On Line uate/grad apply now.htmWilliam Paterson University Gradnurse Gazette 12

The Doctor of Nursing Practice ProgramTo Begin Fall 2011In July 2010, the New Jersey Commission of Higher Education approved theDoctor of Nursing Practice Degree Program at William Paterson UniversityThe Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a practice doctorate that will prepare advanced practice nurses and nurses inleadership/management to be clinical scholars recognized for outstanding patient care outcomes, leadership in nursingpractice and health care organizations. The DNP is the highest-level clinical degree in nursing. The AmericanAssociation of Colleges in Nursing (AACN) voted in October 2004 to endorse changing the level of preparationnecessary for advanced nursing practice roles from the master's degree to the doctorate level.There are two pathways to enter the DNP Program. The BSN to DNP program is an 81 credit program. Thecurriculum includes 40 credit hours in the adult nurse practitioner or 48 credit hours in the family nurse practitionercurrently offered in the Masters of Science degree program with 41 credits of new courses developed for the DNPProgram. The second pathway, post masters to DNP Program, consists of 41 credits offered through a blend of onlineand face to face courses held on Saturdays.All students graduating with a DNP will be eligible to take the appropriate national certification examination.Students applying for the DNP Program will be prepared to practice in either health care service as clinicalpractitioners or nursing administrators.The WPUNJ Doctor of Nursing Practice Program will initially offer a 41 credit post masters program starting fall2011. Applications will be available December 2010.Goal of the DNP ProgramThe goal of the DNP program is to prepare nurses with knowledge and skills to deliver the highest standard of carefor individuals, families, communities and work in interdisciplinary teams in today’s complex healthcare system.Objectives of the DNP ProgramUpon successful completion of the DNP, graduates will be able to: Provide advanced nursing care to individuals, families, communities, and clinical populations.Appraise and utilize current technologies to advance the quality and accessibility of care.Critique and selectively translate science to guide clinical decision-making and program development.Evaluate and influence health care policy and systems.Provide leadership and inter-professional collaboration in multiple health care arenas.Evaluate systems responses to health and illness as a basis for the promotion, restoration, and maintenance ofhealth and functional abilities and the prevention of illness. Integrate advanced knowledge of nursing theories, related sciences and humanities, and methods of inquiry. Initiate changes in the healthcare system through the design and implementation of health related projects thatstrengthen the outcomes in the healthcare delivery system.William Paterson University Gradnurse Gazette 13

DNP Program Admission RequirementsAll applicants must meet the general requirements for admission to the Graduate Program.1. Requirements for admissions to the post-masters to DNP program:a) Master's degree with a major in nursing (advanced clinical practice or nursing administration/management)from a program accredited by CCNE or NLNAC.b) Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 on prior graduate level course workc) Satisfactory Graduate Record Examination or Miller Analogies Test scores.d) Courses in research and statistics at the graduate level.e) Current unencumbered NJ registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in the United States.f) Work experience as a registered nurse for a minimum of one year.g) Copy of a current certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse (NP or CNS) by a nationally recognizedaccrediting body and eligibility to be recognized as an APN in New Jersey for those applying to the clinicalpractice track. Verification of the number of supervised clinical hours from the director of the MSNprogram.Additional Requirements1. Curriculum vita or resume.2. Three letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s academic ability and potential, including onefrom a professional colleague.3. Essay: Discussing professional goals focusing on recent experience How the DNP will enhance the applicant’s professional development Career goals upon completion of the program.4.All applicants being considered for admission will be interviewed.Deadline for applications is March 31, 2010 for the fall 2011 cohort.For further information regarding the Doctor of Nursing Practice contact:Dr. Kem Louie, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, APN, CNE, FAANDirector, Graduate Nursing Program973-720-3215louiek@wpunj.eduElaine M. Vuoncino, Program Assistant973-720-3511vuoncinoe@wpunj.eduWilliam Paterson University Gradnurse Gazette 14

Cheryl Rahey and Dexter Arbotante Trinitas School of Nursing with Dr. McSherry Presented by Dr. Kem Louie . William Paterson University Gradnurse Gazette 4 SCHOOL NURSE NEWS Applications for student practica (NUR 552, NUR 553/554) are due to the Office of Certification 1 year .