FPB Nursing Spring 2011

FPB NursingA Publication for Alumni and Friends of The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing : Spring 2011

Alumni Weekend & Reunion 2011 Coming this October: Alumni Share Memories and Look Forward to Celebrating

1 Dean’s Message

2 FPB News

2 School News

5 Student Happenings

9 Alumni & Friends News

11 Around the World

20 BSN Roundup

22 FPB Feats

24 Class Notes

28 In Memoriam

32 Frontline/FPB

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Editor-in-Chief Nada G. Di Franco, MNO Director of Alumni Relations

Managing Editor Brad Hauber

Editorial Assistants LaShanita Devese, BSN Student Brandon Pach, BSN Student Jessica Parker, BSN Student

Contributors Jason Barone, Rosemarie Ousley, Nora Hennessy, Julie Weagraff.

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FPB Nursing is published by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, CWRU.

12COVER STORYAlumni Weekend & Reunion 2011 Coming this October: Alumni Share Memories and Look Forward to Celebrating in the Fall.

16FEATURE STORYStudents Celebrate Alumni at Special Open House.

The Frances Payne Bolton School of NursingGeneral Phone Number: (216) 368-4700 or 1-800-825-2540 ext. 4700

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General Web site: http://fpb.case.edu/

May L. Wykle, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA Dean & Marvin E. and Ruth Durr Denekas Professor of Nursing

Development and Alumni Relations Nora C. Hennessy, MNO Assistant Dean (216) 368-6531 [email protected]

Nada G. Di Franco, MNO Director of Alumni Relations (216) 368-5568 [email protected]

Julie Weagraff, MNO Director of Development (216) 368-6324 [email protected]

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CORRECTIONSIn the fall 2010 issue of FPB Nursing, Carol Thompson, PhD ’89, was listed in the Class Notes and in the FPB ad congratulating the FPB honorees of the American Academy of Nursing as a new fellow. Dr. Thompson was actually not inducted as a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing last year.

Betty J. Horton, MSN ’93, was incorrectly listed as president of TEACH, Inc., in the Class Notes section of the fall 2010 issue of FPB Nursing magazine.

Looking Back, Looking ForwardDear Alumni and Friends,

It has been a pleasure to continue serving as dean of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing as the search for my successor continues. CWRU President Barbara Snyder and Provost W.A. “Bud” Baeslack are committed to ensuring that the new dean will be the best fit for FPB.

The search committee has made excellent progress, and they are doing a stellar job of carefully considering and thoroughly reviewing all candidates. Several finalists have visited campus and met with members of the school and university community. Searches of this magnitude can take quite a while, but it is important to invest the time until the right person is found to lead our world-renowned nursing school.

This extra time as dean has given me the opportunity to reflect further on the past decade at FPB and my nearly 50 years here. I first came to FPB as a student in the early 1960s and then was hired as an instructor in 1969. It has been a great experience over those five decades, as FPB has grown and prospered under the leadership of several outstanding deans. I am especially proud of FPB’s many accomplishments over the past 10 years, some of which include:

• DoctorofNursingPractice(DNP)—theoriginaldoctorofnursing(ND)degreewaspioneered at FPB in 1979, which became the DNP in 2005 and has since become the nationally accepted practice doctorate for nurses.

• Flightnursingmaster’ssubspecialty—afirst-of-itskindprogramthatpreparesnurses for advanced practice with air medical transport services; we also established an affiliate of the National Flight Nurse Academy at FPB at Aichi University in Japan.

• MasterofNursing(MN)—re-establishedtheprogramforstudentswithabachelor’s degree in other areas to earn a master’s degree in nursing in two years.

• Internationalstudents—greatlyincreasedthenumberofundergraduateinternational students coming to FPB for intensive training programs

• Endowedprofessorshipsincreased—therearenow14endowedprofessorshipsat FPB and a 15th on the way, ensuring FPB continues to have the most endowed chairs of any nursing school in the country. Thanks to the efforts of many during the last 10 years and prior, six endowed professorships were established during my deanship.

We can all be proud of how much FPB has done for nursing in the last decade and in the decades before. Looking back assures me that we can look forward to an even brighter future. I am sad to step down as dean, but I know FPB is on rock-solid foundation thanks to your ongoing support, the deans before me, and our wonderful students and faculty. I can’t wait to see what the next 10 years hold for FPB.

Sincerely yours,

May L. Wykle, PhD, MSN ’69, BSN ’62, RN, FAAN, FGSA Dean & Marvin E. and Ruth Durr Denekas Professor of Nursing

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We can all be proud of how much FPB has done for nursing in the last decade and in the decades before. Looking back assures me that we can look forward to an even brighter future.

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For researchers across campus who need to understand how behavior is related to health, finding a behavioral specialist to help will be much easier with the establishment of the new campus-wide Behavioral Science Measurement Laboratory. FPB and the School of Medicine received a one-year, $647,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish the new lab, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

The new center merges three unique but overlapping behavioral labs scattered throughout the university: FIND Lab (Full Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Research), Survey Development Lab, and the Behavioral Measurement Core Facility. The leaders of the three labs

had discussed combining their labs, but did not have the funding to do so. The grant has provided the funds to move forward as part of the NIH’s effort to more efficiently use research resources and achieve greater collaboration among scientists.

A Single Source for ResearchersShirley Mason Moore, PhD ’93, MSN ’91, RN, FAAN, The Edward J. and Louise

Mellen Professor of Nursing and associate dean for research, is leading the project. “There is a fragmentation in services when we have many labs,” she said.

Dr. Moore pointed to the kinds of experiences researches have had because of fragmentation. A researcher needing help designing and administering a survey in the field, she said, had to go to one place to select the right questions to ask, another to format the survey, another

to administer it using the newest technology for data collection, and another to translate it into different

languages or adapt it for sight or hearing impaired persons. “Now, one lab can provide all those services and accelerate the speed of scientific advances through quicker and easier access for researchers,” she added.

The new laboratory is scheduled to open in the fall of 2011 in the BioEnterprise Building on the CWRU campus. Some of the consolidated services are already being provided to researchers to help them look at behavior as a factor in health, social, or psychological issues in their studies. Four to six employees, including designers and clinical psychologists skilled in interpreting psychological tests, will staff the lab.

Dr. Moore said that equipment purchased for research often sits on shelves in departments across campus about 80 percent of the time. “With the new center, these resources can be consolidated to reduce research costs and better use research money. Plus, we’ve heard from many researchers and students who are excited to have a lab of this nature on campus to make their work easier,” she added.

Harder Working Research Dollars

Stimulus Money Establishes Campus

Behavioral Science Measurement Lab

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FPB is addressing the growing need for nurses prepared to function in operating rooms with the hiring of FPB alumna and immediate past president of the American Nurses Association Rebecca M. Patton, MSN ’98, RN, FAAN, CNOR, in the newly created Atkinson Visiting Instructor in Perioperative Nursing position. FPB is one of only a few undergraduate programs in the nation to offer perioperative training and the first to have an endowed perioperative faculty position.

Ms. Patton, who began her role in January, brings extensive perioperative nursing experience to the new faculty position. She is implementing a new perioperative curriculum with clinicals focused on the nursing role in the operating room. The new perioperative curriculum will give FPB students exposure to an important nursing role, provide a mechanism for teaching critical content, including asepsis, infection control, and patient advocacy, and basically prepare more nurses to function in operating room settings.

“I was searching for a position after my ANA presidency that would be meaningful,” said Ms. Patton. “This was an easy decision because I can continue to impact my profession. And with my clinical experience and interest in surgery, I get to teach what I love. We need well educated nurses in the OR environment, and our graduates will be better nurses because of the experience. I am thankful to Dr. Lynn Lotas, Dean Wykle, and Lucy Jo Atkinson for their vision in creating and funding this position.”

Operating room training for nursing students is not new, but it hasn’t been a focus for a long time. According to Ms. Patton, decades ago nursing

students spent weeks, if not months, working and having clinicals in surgery. With the experience, they learned to appreciate the skills and knowledge needed to be strong, assertive nurses in circulating/scrubbing roles, which benefited both students and patients.

“This new position is in line with our school’s strategic plan and is supported entirely through the generosity of Lucy Jo Atkinson, BSN ’54, a longtime leader

in perioperative nursing,” said Dean May Wykle. “The development of this new visiting instructor position is being made possible because of the convergence of societal need, donor generosity, and a uniquely qualified person, Becky Patton.”

In addition to serving as ANA president from 2006 to 2010, Ms. Patton has held numerous leadership roles in ANA and the Ohio Nurses Association. During her ANA presidency, she was an ardent advocate for nurses, nursing, and patients, working tirelessly on health care reform and other vital issues. Previously, she served as the director of perioperative services for EMH Regional Healthcare System in Cleveland. She

also served as director of nursing, director of surgical services, and director of ambulatory operations for hospitals in the University Hospitals Health System in Cleveland, as well as a clinical instructor at FPB. She was recently appointed to the Lakewood Hospital board of trustees in Lakewood, Ohio, to serve a four-year term.

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Former ANA President Becky Patton Joins FPB FacultyFPB One of Few Undergraduate Programs with Operating Room Component

“I am thankful to Dr. Lynn Lotas, Dean Wykle, and Lucy Jo Atkinson for their vision in creating and funding this position.”


According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), obesity has increased four-fold among children in the past 40 years and shows no signs of leveling off. Today, 17 percent of U.S. children and adolescents are obese. The figure is even higher in cities such as Cleveland, which has a childhood overweight and obesity rate near 40 percent.

FPB and CWRU’s School of Medicine are part of a major seven-year, $49.5 million Childhood Obesity Prevention and Treatment Research (COPTR) initiative funded by the NIH. FPB and the School of Medicine, one of only four groups selected from 54 applicants, have received a $12.5 million grant to work on overcoming obesity using a pioneering approach. The approach includes child and family behavioral interventions and partnerships with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, with clinical expertise provided by University Hospitals (UH) Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital.

Shirley Mason Moore, PhD ’93, MSN ’91, RN, FAAN, The Edward J. and Louise Mellen Professor of Nursing and associate dean for research, is a principal investigator of the study. She said the COPTR program is unique in that it is a long trial so new approaches to reducing childhood obesity can be studied over time. The researchers will also study the effects of weight loss on cardiovascular risk factors, to determine whether downstream cardiac risk can be diminished by reducing weight in overweight or obese children.

“The COPTR program in Cleveland is a multi-level approach to a multi-level problem,” said Dr. Moore. “It was the strength of our institution’s existing

relationships that set our community apart from others. To solve our obesity problem, we are bringing together top experts who will devise a sustainable solution for our children.”

The program differs from previous childhood obesity research programs in that it will test long-term intervention approaches and target multiple levels ofinfluence—communityyouthorganizations, schools, home, and families—ratherthanfocusingsolely on individual behavior.

Cleveland’s young people and their families will play a central role in the study. They are currently participating in focus groups to co-design the study. The students’ families will be involved at every level, and a community advisory board is also being created to counsel the study’s leaders.

The goals of the seven-year project are to reduce obesity and high blood pressure by increasing physical activity, along with healthy eating, sleep, and stress management. Fifty Cleveland schools with 450 overweight and obese students are participating in the study. Students will be randomized to one of three groups that offer different behavioral interventions focusing on the child and his/her family. The ultimate goal is to incorporate successful approaches into community and health care systems so prevention activities are eventually available to every child.

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Nurses with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree now have a new option for earning a PhD with FPB’s DNP to PhD degree program. For DNP nurses admitted to the FPB PhD program, up to nine hours of their DNP can be counted toward the PhD (reducing required courses by as much as 25 percent). For the nine hours to be counted, DNP courses taken at a school other than FPB must be comparable to those at FPB, candidates must have earned a B grade or better in the courses, and the courses must have been taken in the last five years.

“Students can do the DNP and then the PhD sequentially, with potentially fewer courses needed,” said Jaclene A. Zauszniewski, PhD ’92, MSN ’89, RN-BC, FAAN, associate dean for doctoral education and PhD program director. “It may be helpful to note that given the importance of the PhD program’s in-depth focus on knowledge and theory development, and advanced research methods and statistics, courses are currently taught in a semester format rather than in an intensive or online format.”

For more information, contact Dr. Zauszniewski at [email protected].

FPB and CWRU School of Medicine Receive $12.5 Million Grant to Fight Obesity in Cleveland’s Urban YouthMajor New Intervention One of Only Four Chosen by NIH

New DNP to PhD Option Makes it Easier for DNP Nurses to Earn a PhD


New Responsibilities Await Nurse Anesthetist GraduatesReceiving a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in nurse anesthesia in December and January, more than 22 FPB students are ready for new roles as nurse anesthetists. The degree is conferred in connection with the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, and Summa Health System. With an advanced practice degree, graduates can administer anesthetic for any surgery or procedure.

Jan. 2011 Graduates

University Hospitals Nurse Anesthesia Program: Alicia Namrow and Amy Gregory.

Summa Health System Nurse Anesthesia Program: Bethany Biddle, Cynthia Franklin, Emile Abouhassan, Rachel Kennedy, Eric Kramer, Danielle McCartney, Michael O’Flanagan.

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Jan. 2011 Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Program of Nurse Anesthesia Graduation CeremonyFront row (graduates): Rhonda Verb, Renee Czape-Rishe, Amy Rothkegel, Jennifer Howerton, Lisa Cotter, Nicole Santiago, Nicole Mancini, Tiffany Lawrence, Nicole Rock, Kathleen Cendrowski

Back row (faculty & graduates): Zoni Madison, education co-coordinator; David Brown, Anesthesiology Institute chairman; Margaret Contrera, instructor; Jack Kless, PhD ’10, MSN ’91, CWRU program director; Patricia Satariano-Hayden, instructor; graduates Sean Drahuschak, Matthew Myszkowski, and Michael Beven; Paul Blakely, MSN ’91, Cleveland Clinic program director; Heather Hawkins, MSN ’96, instructor; Kathleen Massoli, Cert ’94, instructor; Bert Lovelace, Nurse-Anesthesiology Institute; Angela Milosh, program co-director.

Since 1901, graduates have received a pin as a symbol of academic achievement and readiness to meet the health needs of society. That tradition continued on December 10, 2010, as 69 recent graduates received nursing pins at FPB’s Pinning Ceremony at the Thwing Center Ballroom.

Diana Morris, PhD ’91, MSN ’86, RN, FAAN, FGSA, Florence Cellar Associate Professor of Gerontological Nursing and executive director, University Center on Aging & Health, delivered this year’s pinning address. Alumni Association Board President Sue Farkas Gerard, BSN ’76, and Dean May Wykle then inducted the graduates into the FPB Alumni Association.

In her pinning address, Dr. Morris told the graduates that they are the future of nursing, “and the caretakers of our traditions and legacy. In fact,” she said,

“whether you realize it or not, we expect that you will achieve new levels of excellence and innovation. We expect you to actualize dreams we have not yet dreamed for nursing, and more importantly, for the health and well-being of those you serve.”

Dr. Morris went on to remind graduates of the core values that serve as the foundation of the profession of nursing.

“A calling to be present to serve others throughtheprivileged—andJeanWatsonwouldsaysacred—intimacyofthenursepatientrelationship—a

unique, intentional, human-to-human interaction,” she said.

She challenged graduates to reflect on the legacy of nursing as a calling, and to be present and serve others in the journey toward health and well-being. “Now it is time to embrace the call to be present as anurseintheserviceofothers—journeywell and with enthusiasm.”

December Pinning: A Calling to Serve


Students filled the first floor lounge at FPB on November 18, 2010, to gain information from alumni at the annual Nursing Career Connections event presented by the FPB Nursing Alumni Association Board. A panel of six FPB alumni enthusiastically shared their nursing experiences and passed on helpful advice.

Event co-chairs and Alumni Association board members Ernestine Patterson, MSN ’03, BSN ’98, and Heather Schober, BSN ’96, welcomed undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni. Ms. Patterson welcomed students as FPB’s future alumni and told them that one day they would be on the Career Connections panel, passing on their own valuable advice. Laura Papcum, assistant director for alumni career services at the CWRU Career Center, introduced students to the services offered at the Career Center, including the opportunity to shadow FPB alumni in their jobs. Alumni Association Board President Sue Farkas Gerard, BSN ’76, also welcomed the students and thanked everyone for attending.

Build a NetworkThe first alumni presenter, Bette K. Idemoto, PhD ’05, a clinical nurse specialist with ICU and telemetry

step-down training at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, drew on her more than 40 years of nursing experience to provide a number of tips to students. She said networking would be very important because “you never know who is going to get you your next job.” She also mentioned the importance of having a mentor and getting as much nursing related experience as possible. “You will gain knowledge and comfort in nursing from every experience you do.”

Ms. Idemoto, who was recently appointed to the American Nurses Association (ANA) Ethics and Advisory Board, recommended getting involved in a local chapter of ANA after graduation. “You help set policy for nursing practice, help set goals for outstanding patient care, and get to meet all the nursing leaders in the country,” she added.

Career ConnectionsStudents Get Inspired at Annual Career Connections Event

—byBrandonPach,BSNStudent,Classof2013


The next alumni panelist, Emily Konen, BSN ’10, graduated in May 2010, and attended Career Connections as a student last year. She now works in the pediatric OR at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland. Ms. Konen recommended taking the NCLEX as soon as possible, while information is still fresh. She also discussed the importance of searching for training programs that accept new FPB students. Her advice in today’s economy: “Be patient. Don’t get frustrated. Keep trying and stay positive.”

Jump InAnother recent graduate who works in medical intensive care, Abbey Lukianowicz, BSN ’09, also spoke. She advised students to apply for jobs prior to graduating. When asked about taking any nursing job in today’s economy rather than waiting for the ideal job, Ms. Lukianowicz recommended taking what is offered. “Sitting at home with a degree and no experience doesn’t look good when you apply for a job you want. You need to take a step to where you want to go,” she said. She also advised students to focus on now. “Get as much as you can out of clinical experience. Each day you are on the clinical floor is an interview,” she said.

Ms. Lukianowicz was asked by a student in the audience about whether to gain job experience before entering a graduate program. She highly recommended gaining experience first.

“You realize how much you don’t know when you actually start a nursing job,”

she said. “I still learn so much every day.”

Patricia A. Marin, DNP ’09, MSN ’97, an adult certified nurse practitioner in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Westlake Family Health Center and FPB alumni board member,

noted that a first job probably won’t be one’s only job because it is a starting place. “A first job will lead to more passions,” she said. She also gave tips for interviewing, noting that hospital interviewers love to hear the term

“team member” and she pointed to the importance of selling strong points,

being passionate, and smiling. “Hospitals hire the person most passionate about the job,” she advised.

Open to ChangeBeing open to change was advice Deborah Rorick, MSN ’89, BSN ’80, and FPB alumni board member, offered. Ms. Rorick began her career in mental health at University Hospitals in Cleveland, but now teaches at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio. She said that when she began her career, she never thought she would be teaching one day. She advised students to be happy with what they do and to find the good in the job, see the bigger picture and bigger goals. “The beauty of nursing is you don’t have to do one thing forever,” she said. Reflecting on her FPB education, she said, “Not a day goes by


“Not a day goes by that I haven’t felt how well this school has prepared me. Value your education and surround yourself with the wonderful resources available.”


that I haven’t felt how well this school has prepared me. Value your education and surround yourself with the wonderful resources available.”

“What an honor to be here to speak to you,” said the final panelist Catherine Skully, MSN ’83. Ms. Skully has been at patients’ bedsides as a nurse for 34 years. She also noted that she did not know in advance what her chosen field would be, which is neuro geriatric

mental health. She echoed other panelists’ advice about taking the first job offer: “Be choosey, but don’t hold out too long.” She added, “Follow your heart—nottosoundlikeaDisneymovie.Don’t be afraid to take risks.”

Following the program, many students interacted with the panelists for career advice and networking opportunities.

“Be choosey, but don’t hold out too long. Follow your heart. Don’t be afraid to take risks.”


Alumni panelists included Catherine Skully, MSN ’83, Bette K. Idemoto, PhD ’05, Emily Konen, BSN ’10, Abbey Lukianowicz, BSN ’09, Patricia A. Marin, DNP ’09, MSN ’97, and Deborah Rorick, MSN ’89, BSN ’80.

Students interact with alumni panelists for career advice and networking following panelist presentations.

Students and alumni enjoy dinner together before the program begins.

—CatherineSkully,MSN‘83.


When the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) hosts its annual meeting and conference, FPB is always well represented with dozens of alumni and friends in attendance, and several alumni honored. This year’s 37th annual conference in Washington, DC, in early November was no different as the AAN honored six FPB alumni and one FPB faculty member.

During the conference, Dean May Wykle hosted the annual FPB luncheon for 36 alumni and friends to recognize the six FPB alumni and one FPB faculty member who were honored. Barbara L. Nichols, BSN ’66, FPB Distinguished Alumna ’00, and Betty Smith Williams, MSN ’54, FPB Distinguished Alumna ’98, were named 2010 AAN Living Legends, which is the AAN’s highest recognition of nursing lifetime achievement. They were two of only five AAN Living Legends named for 2010.

They join nine other FPB alumni who have been named Living Legends since the recognition was established in 1994.

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FPB Well Represented at American Academy of Nursing Conference

Above: Dean Wykle with 2010 Living Legend Betty Smith Williams, CWRU Trustee Linda Burnes Bolton, and 2010 Living Legend Barbara Nichols.

Right: During the annual luncheon celebrating FPB’s AAN honorees, each attendee tells the audience a little bit about his or her unique connection to FPB.

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Above: New fellow Betty J. Horton & Dean Wykle.


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Dean’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Event Recognizes FPB DonorsDean May Wykle hosted 85 donors at the annual donor Thanksgiving dinner on November 14, 2010, at the Manor House at Squire Valleevue Farm in Hunting Valley, Ohio. The special dinner is held each year to thank donors who give $500 or more during the fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).

Above: Barbara Strauss, MN ’48, and Dean Wykle share laughs.

Left: The crowd enjoys socializing before dinner at the Manor House in Hunting Valley, Ohio.

Below: Paul and Winnie Nelson, MSN ’77, BSN ’75, are regular attendees of the Thanksgiving Dinner.

Right: Marian Kilker Shaughnessy, MSN ’85, and her husband Michael supported Dean Wykle at her last Thanksgiving Dinner as dean of FPB.


FPB is one of only 10 World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centers in the U.S., which has opened the door to a wealth of opportunities in international health for FPB students, professors, and the school. Through the WHO Collaborating Center, FPB has formal partnerships with nearly 40 institutions and organizations in many parts of the world that work with FPB on mutually recognized programs. There are also many international students at FPB during any given semester, and many opportunities for FPB students to study and do clinical work abroad.

Maintaining a Strong Global PresenceAs FPB has expanded its partnerships with institutions around the world over the past several decades, international trips by faculty and staff have also increased. In October 2010 for example, Dean May Wykle and Joyce Fitzpatrick, Elizabeth Brooks Ford Professor of Nursing and former dean, paid a visit to Seoul, South Korea, as keynote speakers at the Eulji 2010 International Nursing Conference: Creative Nursing Innovation

for Excellence in Health Care. The two joined four other keynote speakers from South Korea, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and London at the conference, which coincided with the 20th anniversary of the Eulji University College of Nursing.

Dean Wykle, Dr. Fitzpatrick, and Samira Hussney, director of international health programs at FPB, also hosted a dinner reception in honor of FPB’s foreign alumni. Dozens of alumni and high-profile nursing professors attended the reception.

A Melting PotFPB’s strong international presence goes both ways, with 57 international students from 20 countries currently studying at FPB. “Our international students continue to help expand the number of our international alumni, who are some of our best ambassadors. They help carry FPB’s name for all the world to see,” said Dean Wykle.

In addition to international students,

international visitors are a common sight at FPB. For example, a group of faculty members from Kagoshima University School of Health Sciences Japan visited FPB in 2010. They came to observe BSN students in classrooms, labs, and clinical settings. This February, four BSN students from South Korea’s ChoonHae College of Health Sciences and faculty member Dr. Kyongri Lee came for a two-week training program intended to advance nursing education in their country.

“Our visit is a continuation of the collaboration our institution began with FPB last year, when we sent five students,” Dr. Lee said. “Once again, we wanted undergraduate students to observe American nursing courses and hospital

clinicals, demonstrating to them how the two complement each other in quick succession. This is a great model for us to emulate in South Korea, where we are seeking to establish more clinical settings for our students.”

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International Students, Visitors, and Overseas Trips Keep FPB Globally ConnectedThe World Within Reach

Dean May Wykle and Joyce Fitzpatrick (front row), were keynote speakers at the Eulji 2010 International Nursing Conference: Creative Nursing Innovation for Excellence in Health Care in Seoul, South Korea.


A significant other Betty Marsh, MN ’51, Moreland Hills, Ohio

Times have changed, but my time at FPB was certainly interesting. I really enjoyed the other gals in my class. We shared a lot together, including three meals a day, which were prepared by the hospital. I see some of my classmates around town, but most have moved out of town. I’m really looking forward to the reunion to get together with people I knew.

FPB provided me with an excellent education. I became a school nurse in the Cleveland area after FPB, which helped put my children through college. One of my daughters also went to FPB. She met her future husband while at FPB and so did I. I was an FPB representative at a Case event and David was an engineer. We met at the event, went on a date a couple weeks later, and have been together ever since.

Commencement snafu turns into fond memory Connie Baker, BSN ’61, New York, New YorkI had a funny experience at our commencement in 1961. Adorned in academic regalia, BSN graduates were standing in line waiting for their name to be called to walk across Severence Hall stage and receive their diploma from Dean Rozella M. Schlotfeldt. My name was called, I approached the dean and extended my hand for the diploma, which was caught in the sleeve of her gown. She extended her right hand to shake my hand and for a split second I wondered if she was withholding my diploma. As was her nature to do several things simultaneously, she was able to untangle my diploma from her sleeve, give it to me, shake my hand, smile, and extend congratulations!

Unique school during a unique time Marjorie Geho, BSN ’61, Wooster, OhioIn the past I have shared memories of our school days, however, now I wish to share a thought that recently occurred to me. Many changes have taken place where we trained. Our ivy covered dorm was razed to build a soaring new cancer treatment center, the red brick FPB School was long ago replaced and relocated to the health science complex. The Newton D. Baker building, where some of our classes were held, is now green open space. Claude Foster dorm is the site of the Kelvin Smith Library, UH—asweknewit—isalmostunrecognizable. Fortunately the two sites where our graduation ceremonies were held, Severance Hall and Harkness Chapel, are still there, as is the science building where we studied physiology. And yet, amid all these changes, our class (including our departed classmates who remain in our hearts) is still the special FPB class of 1961. As others have expressed, we were in a uniqueschoolduringauniquetime—may I dare say, a Camelot experience? We each have so many memories. For me, it was a blessing to visit with those who returned for our 45th reunion and it would be wonderful to see each member of our class this October 14-15 as we mark our 50th. Please come to share the past, catch up on the present and view the future.

Every FPB grad has a fond memory from their time in nursing school. Whether it was about a beloved professor, making lifetime friends, eating meals with classmates or starching nursing uniforms, everyone has a story to tell. With members of classes ending in 1 or 6 having their reunion in October, we asked some of their class representatives to share their recollections.

Alumni Weekend & Reunion 2011 Coming this October: Alumni Share Memories and Look Forward to Celebrating


Hard work, good times Lenore Portman, MN ’46, Houston, TexasI acted as a heard nurse during the war, leading undergraduate nursing students. It was a time of hard work, but an enjoyable time. We lived on the entire fifth floor of the old dorm, so we were a very close knit group. I’m looking forward to the reunion in October so I can see my buddies.

Remembering the good old days Sally Finet, BSN ’66, Aurora, OhioThose of us on the five-year program lived together in the nursing dormitory that was part of University Hospitals. The section that faced Euclid Avenue was all ours. We had tiny single rooms, but each with its own sink. Communal shower and toilets were down the hall, a kitchenette and lounge on each floor, and a wonderfully charming formal living room on the ground floor. Any visitors had to wait for us in that living room while the front desk ladies phoned

up to let us know we had a visitor. No men allowed above the common rooms on the ground floor: visit in the living room or the TV lounge.

The dorm was connected by the tunnel system to the hospitals. Even if we were up late at night, we could always take the tunnel over to the employee cafeteria for cheeseburgers or grilled cheese sandwiches. We ate free at the hospital cafeteria for all meals because we were on the subsidy program, where the hospital paid our tuition, laundered our uniforms, and gave us room and board, provided we work for them (at full salary) for one year after graduation.

The nursing classroom and lab were located on the second floor of an old house on Abington Road. For anatomy lab, we went over to the old med school building via a really narrow, dark, dimly lit, drippy plumbing section of the hospital tunnel system.

Most of us only managed to pass the mandatory statistics course by wearing our student nursing uniforms to class. That was about the only class we ever took with regular university students, most of whom were math and physics majors. The foreign-born professor who taught the course could barely speak English. We didn’t stand a chance in that course. But, we followed the advice of the upperclassmen in our dorm and wore our uniforms a few times and voila, we passed. We passed the advice on to the class that followed us. To this day, I have no knowledge of statistics.

The student nurse uniformWe were among the last classes to wear the old starched student nurse uniform, complete with apron. At that time, all hospital nurses wore white uniforms, the cap of their nursing school, and their nursing school pin every day. Since every nursing school had its own cap, you could tell at a glance who had graduated from what nursing school.

Photos from the 2006 reunion

Class of 1966-40th Reunion Attendees MN Class of 1946-60th Reunion Attendees

Class of 2006-Attending Graduates


Our FPB cap started out as a super starched piece of material. It took an experienced grad 10 to 15 minutes, and about four straight pins and a ruler to fold it into its final form.

At that time, most hospitals and nursing schools required nurses and nursing students to wear white stockings at work. We were very proud of University Hospitals of Cleveland because they were among the first hospitals in the country to do away with that. So we could wear regular stockings. The only people who wore scrubs worked in the OR or in delivery rooms. And even then, the female staff usually wore scrub dresses, not the scrub pants with scrub tops that are so popular now.

We didn’t have emergency carts, just a little basket (the emergency basket) on each division with a paltry few supplies in it. Still, I learned a valuable habit in those days. My classmate Barb Flohr, BSN ’66, and I were new grads working in Hanna House. She was a charge nurse working either evening or night shift, probably the only RN on the division at the time, when one of her patients arrested. When Barb grabbed the emergency basket, went to his room, and dumped out the contents (the only way to even begin to access what was in the thing), she discovered it had never been restocked following previous use. From that day on, she refused to

take the keys from the previous nursing shift and take responsibility for the division until she had checked that the emergency basket was there and properly stocked. I paid attention to her experience and did the same. Even years later, I was known as the nut who actually pulled the cover off the emergency cart and checked it, if not every day then on a regular basis. And I often found things missing or ambu bags that did not function properly.

Dispensing medicationsUnit dosing did not exist. We had little square cards with the patient’s name, room number, medication name and dosage, and the medicine was due, with a separate card for each medication. First you had to retrieve the cards from the little box that held them, check the cards against the list of what each patient was supposed to get, be sure there was a card there, and that it had not been lost or misfiled in the wrong time slot. We stood in front of the little medicine cabinet before each med pass and carefully took each medication from the correct stock bottle, putting it into the little paper souffle cup for that patient. A single cafeteria type tray held all the medication for all the patients (15 or more) getting medications during that med pass time. There were stacks of the little cards, each stack with the little cups of pills on top of them. After the med pass, we had to return the cards to the little box that held them.

I imagine students today still take study breaks to go to the various museums of University Circle. And like we did, they must enjoy studying outdoors at the art museum lagoon, especially in the springtime.

Summer nursing jobWe had summers off. Some of us took summer jobs right after our first year of nursing school at University Hospitals. They had a special job description category for us. We learned a lot, practical, hands-on experience. Instead of having just one or two patients, which was what we had in the student nurse role, we had eight or more. We learned to prioritize and organize and get the job done. I remember one weekend when the floor staff RN and I were the only daytime staff for one whole wing of HannaHouse2—15patients.TheRNdid the medications and treatments. I did all vital signs and all the bedbaths, and made beds and answered call lights. We managed pretty well, considering. But I remember that is how I met Helen Tobin, MSN ’57, BSN ’49. She was an important person in nursing administration, but she still cheerfully showed up to make a couple of beds for me when she learned about our short staffing. And personally thanked me and the RN for our efforts that day.

Class of 1956-50th Reunion Attendees Class of 1951-55th Reunion Attendees


A special classThe group of women I graduated with from the five-year baccalaureate program in 1966 was a special, caring group of women. I seem to remember that 52 young women were accepted into our program that year. Three years later, 32 of us who managed to survive the program graduated. It was hard to get accepted into the program (there

were only a few nursing baccalaureate programs in the country at the time). And, it was hard to survive the program. Because we lived together and went through the program together, we knew one another very well. And when we get together now at our reunions, it is amazing how the years just drop away and we feel that bond once again.

ALuMNI WEEkEND & REuNION 2011 Save the Date! October 14-15Return. Reunite. Reconnect! The FPB Alumni Weekend & Reunion 2011 now coincides with the CWRu Alumni Weekend happening Oct. 13-16, 2011, with Nursing events on Oct. 14 and 15. There will no longer be

nursing reunion events in May. If your reunion year ends in 1 or 6, or you simply want to come back to visit us at the best time, please join us in October. We look forward to seeing you then. It’s your time to return, reunite, and reconnect!

Contact Susan Lukianowicz at (216) 368-4416 or [email protected] for more information.

Nursing Alumni Events (Tentative Schedule)Friday, October 14 – Welcome back alumni! (on campus) 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Educational Seminar 6:30 – 8 p.m. Reception & Tours of FPB

Saturday, October 15 – Alumni Reunion & Celebration (at the Tudor Arms Hotel) 4 – 7 p.m. Alumni Social & Dinner 7 – 7:30 p.m. Grand Classes Toast (for 50, 55, 60 & 65th reunion classes)

Evening Informal Class Gatherings

For the complete schedule of all CWRU Alumni Weekend events, go to: cwru.edu/alumni/weekend

Hotel Our host hotel is right near campus, the Tudor Arms Hotel by DoubleTree. The hotel has been recently restored to its original splendor with all the modern conveniences. Please call the Tudor Arms Hotel at (216) 455-1260 before October 1. Mention the Case Western Reserve University School of Nursing to receive the discounted rate of $99 per night.

to Our 2011Reunion Class RepresentativesThe following alumni have made extraordinary efforts to contact their reunion classmates, encouraging as many friends as possible to attend the upcoming reunion activities as well as provide a contribution to honor their class for the 2011 Reunion Challenge: 1946 Jane Offtermatt, Lenore Portman 1951 Elizabeth “Betty” Marsh, Carolyn Veith1956 Joan Jenkins, Julia Kodish1961 Connie Baker, Marge Geho, Kathy Hughes, Sue Moore 1966 Sally Finet1971 Kathleen Petrovic, Diane Schmitz,

Sally Sohner, Geraldine “Gerry” Tisch1976 Martha “Marty” Allen1981 Ann Jenkins Farmer, Marie Namey1986 Phyllis Gaspar, Lois Williams Hart1996 Heather Schober2001 Brandon Ford, Mary Dolansky,

Ebony Hardee, Michael Holt, Meghan Zona

Thank You

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Class of 1981-25th Reunion Attendees


undergraduate Students Host Annual Event to Thank Alumni and Donors The second annual FPB Nursing Alumni Open House, held December 3, 2010, at the CWRU Alumni House, was far more than just a festive holiday reception. The event was a true celebration of the FPB legacy of giving all one can of themselves in the spirit of Frances Payne Bolton herself.

Students Create Open House to Show Appreciation for Alumni Support

Above: Emily Friedlander, BSN ’11, Yewon Lee, donor Louise Fletcher of The Louise and Leonard Fletcher Foundation, Hannah Beers, Amy Zoeckler, Ricky Human.

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The annual open house was developed in 2009 by FPB Undergraduate Student Government Representatives Laura Tycon, BSN ’10, Nicole Irick, BSN ’11, and Colin Lux, BSN ’12. The trio planned the first FPB Nursing Alumni Open House as a special event paid for through FPB Undergraduate Student Government funding to show gratitude to alumni and donors throughout Northeast Ohio. The idea was generated during a meeting with FPB administrators to discuss BSN program support.

“We wanted undergrads to really connect with alumni,” said Mr. Lux. “We noticed that there was a gap between the two and we wanted to bridge it. Without their financial support, I don’t

think going to FPB would be possible for some of us.” Alumni and other donors help fund yearly renewable scholarships that all BSN students receive. These scholarships amount to about 40 percent of their four-year tuition.

Both the 2009 and 2010 alumni open houses have been quite successful, with between 40 and 50 students, faculty, and alumni at each gathering. The open houses not only provide a forum where students meet alumni, they also enrich student education.

“I learn a great deal and receive excellent advice from the alumni,” said Ms. Irick.

“I learn about what went well in their careers and what they wished they had

done differently. This has really helped guide me as my career is just beginning.”

Beyond shared experiences and career advice, the open house also highlights the broad reach of FPB. “I know I have the support of alumni all over the country and in other parts of the world,” said Ms. Irick. “If I ever move to a different city or state, I know I will be able to find some FPB grads.”

The open house has become highly anticipated, but not just for appreciative nursing students. FPB alumni and friends, too, are thrilled with the opportunity to engage with students.

“The students are bright and vivacious and excited about the school and the

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Left: Tracy Ruska (seated left), Emily Friedlander, BSN ’11, Amy Zoeckler, and Hanna Beers (standing) enjoyed spending time with long-time supporters (seated on sofa) Rebecca Elliot, BSN ’52, and Patricia McDonald, PhD ’95.

“The students are bright and vivacious and excited about the school and the education they’ve gotten.”

—RebeccaHillElliott,BSN’52


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education they’ve gotten,” said Rebecca Hill Elliott, BSN ’52. “The open house is also a great opportunity to see what changes have been made at FPB and at the university, and to get reacquainted with old classmates and see faculty I’ve not seen in a long time.”

Louise Fletcher, a friend and supporter of FPB students, added, “The open house is a wonderful event because I’m able to meet other donors and, to me, this is extremely important. It’s also great to see the students and hear what they’re doing. This is definitely something that should be repeated every year.”

The event engenders a sense of appreciation, connection, and also deep pride in FPB, which has produced many leaders who have made significant contributions to nursing. “The alumni show us how successful FPB students are in going out there and making a difference,” said Mr. Lux. “The alumni add that extra touch of quality to the FPB name.”

The event also fosters a desire for graduates to stay connected to and support FPB. “I like to meet new nursing students and visit campus,” said Jill San Juan, BSN ’09. “Events like these let me do both.”

For some alumni, occasions like these make them want to give back to the students and their alma mater in other ways as well. “Now that I’m able to come back more often, I’m serious about joining the FPB Alumni Association board to help as a volunteer,” said Rachel Austermiller, BSN ’09.

In some cases, giving back to FPB really is a legacy. At the event, Mary Lou Kohn, MN ’43, was escorted by her granddaughter, Leah Epstein, an FPB freshman. Ms. Kohn’s daughter and Leah’s mother is Marcia Kohn Epstein, BSN ’75.

Mary Lou Kohn, MN ’43, with granddaughter and FPB freshman student Leah Epstein.

Right: BSN students and USG Nursing Representatives Nicole Irick and Colin Lux with Assistant Dean for Development and Alumni Relations Nora Hennessy.


PHIL AN T HROPY

When Donna Ballantyne, BSN ’55 (MA ’69 from CWRU), met Andrew Putka (an Adelbert ’49 and Law School ’52 graduate of CWRU), neither of them was thinking about estate planning or starting an endowment fund for FPB. However, the life-long path they took

together as the closest of friends eventually led them back to their educational roots.After graduating from FPB, Ms. Ballantyne began her career at University Hospitals of Cleveland, followed by 30 years at Fairview Hospital on Cleveland’s west side. There, she served as the hospital’s first chief of nursing. Her goal was to provide the highest quality of care for all patients. She motivated nurses, and challenged nursing leaders in the central administration and on patient care units. She constantly

sought to increase patient satisfaction and leave a lasting legacy through her leadership. Recognizing her dedication to nursing, she was selected to attend the prestigious Johnson & Johnson Program for Management of Nurse Executives at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School.

Before Ms. Ballantyne died in 2009 at age 77, she had planned to make a contribution to FPB. She wanted to carry on the work of advancing patient satisfaction by supporting strong nursing education at FPB.

When Mr. Putka met with FPB Assistant Dean Nora Hennessy and Dean May Wykle in the fall of 2010 to establish an endowment in his dearest friend’s name, he said it meant a great deal to him because her wish to positively touch the lives of many patients would be fulfilled by FPB’s nursing students.

The Donna Ballantyne Endowment Fund is designated as a professional development fund intended to enhance development opportunities for FPB faculty to improve student learning.

To learn more about establishing an endowment fund at FPB or estate planning, please call (216) 368-2522 or 1-800-825-2540 ext. 2522.

GivingEndowment Fund Established in Donna Ballantyne’s Name to Support Nurse Educators

that Gives Back


BSN ROUNDUP

For BSN seniors, four years of service learning culminate in their “capstone” projects. Seniors work in small groups to design and implement community health projects in Northeast Ohio and around the world. In December, current BSN students had a chance to display their research to the CWRU community at the Intersections: SOURCE Undergraduate Symposium and Poster Session. Now in its sixth year, undergraduates from throughout CWRU present research and creative projects at the symposium.

The event is sponsored by SOURCE (Support of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors), SAGES (Seminar Approach to General Education & Scholarship), and FPB. In addition to nearly 80 FPB undergraduate students presenting 35 research posters, students from engineering and computer science, humanities, arts, natural sciences, social sciences, and mathematics presented research at the event.

“BSN students had experience working in the area of public health with a host of agencies both in Cleveland and around the world as part of their capstone projects,” said FPB Instructor Linda Boseman, MSN, APRN-BC. “The SOURCE symposium is an ideal environment for them to share

innovative approaches for dealing with the public health dilemmas facing the communities they have partnered with.”

A number of FPB undergraduates were recognized at the event for their research, including:

• Firstplace—NicoleIrick:HealthyHearts,Healthy Minds, and Healthy You.

• Secondplace—ErinElszasz,MollieKing, Alison Pierre, and Bronwen Watkins-Pitchford: Increasing Patients in a Family Planning Clinic in Parma, Ohio.

• HonorableMention—LaurenBodnar,Ji’eun Lee, Victoria Wertz, and Stephanie Wong: Social Support and Levels of Depression Among Filipino Domestic Workers in Hong Kong.

• HonorableMention—DelissaBeaman, Cemile Kahveci, Olivia Mongeau, and Briana Rias: Brush, Floss, Mouthwash: Teaching Healthy Habits for a Healthy Lifestyle.

“Students felt honored to be able to share their work with the larger Case community. They felt that their work was well received and respected, and they walked away recognizing that they had become experts in the areas where they practiced,” added Ms. Boseman.

BSN Students Present Research to CWRU Community

BSN student Nicole Irick (right) with FPB Instructor Linda Boseman in front of Ms. Irick’s poster for her first-place “Healthy Hearts, Healthy Minds, and Healthy You” project.

FPB Associate Professor Christine Hudak, with BSN students Melissa Barry and Marissa Rokicki in front of the poster for their project, “Type 2 Diabetes: Is ‘Sugar’ Really That Sweet?”

Ji’eun Lee, Victoria Wertz, Stephanie Wong , and Lauren Bodnar’s, capstone project focused on Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong.


The Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence at CWRU awarded humanitarian and philanthropist Stan Brock its prestigious 2010 Inamori Ethics Prize. Mr. Brock has been delivering free health care in the United States and worldwide for 25 years through his nonprofit organization Remote Area Medical (RAM).

Mr. Brock, who runs RAM from a former Knoxville, Tenn., school building, assembles teams of volunteer doctors, nurses, dentists, and other health care professionals to provide free medical care. RAM conducts its medical missions wherevertheyareneeded—fromthehillsofAppalachianearits home base in Tennessee to the mountains of Nepal. Mr. Brock makes no salary and lives without luxury, devoting his time and energy exclusively to RAM’s mission.

A native of Great Britain and former host of the popular NBC television series “Wild Kingdom,” Mr. Brock’s experiences living and working as a cowboy and a bush pilot in the central Amazon basin of Guyana inspired him to create RAM. There and during his travels with the nature show, he saw firsthand how people’s lives are endangered without accessible medical services.

First awarded in 2008, the Inamori Ethics Prize honors outstanding international leaders who have used their influence and actions to improve the condition of humankind. Mr. Brock joins Dr. Francis S. Collins, previous leader of the Human Genome Project, and The Honorable Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and former U.N. High Commissioner on Human Rights, as winners of the prize.

As part of its mission to foster ethical leadership around the world, the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence at CWRU presents the annual Inamori Ethics Prize Ceremony, Recipient Lecture and Academic Symposium.

Humanitarian Stan BrockReceives CWRU Inamori Ethics Prize

Director of the FPB Flight Nursing Program Chris Manacci, Stan Brock, and CWRU Trustee Tim Callahan.


Christopher Burant, PhD ’06, assistant professor, has been appointed to serve on the editorial board as a statistical editor for the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.

Elizabeth Damato, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, associate professor, was selected as a mentor fellow for 2010-2011 by UCITE (University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education) at CWRU.

Mary A. Dolansky, PhD ’01, RN, assistant professor, received funding for a pilot project entitled “Heart iRx Reminder Pilot Study” from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University.

Evelyn G. Duffy, DNP ’04, ANP/GNP-BC, FAANP, assistant professor, has been installed as president of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Mary Quinn-Griffin, PhD ’01, MSN ’93, RN, assistant professor, has been elected to serve on the board of directors of the

International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG). She was also selected as a mentor in the Nurse Faculty Mentored Leadership Development Program by the Sigma Theta Tau International Leadership Institute and as a mentor fellow for the 2011 spring semester by UCITE (University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education) at CWRU.

Christine Hudak, PhD, BSN ’74, RN, MEd, CPHIMS, associate professor, has been named to Kent State University’s Health Informatics Advisory Council.

katherine Jones, PhD, RN, FAAN, Sarah Cole Hirsh Professor of Nursing, has been appointed as a Nurse Faculty Scholar National

Mentor by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She was also appointed as a permanent member of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) Scientific Merit Review board for a term ending in June 2014.

Susan Ludington, PhD, CNM, FAAN, Carl W. and Margaret Davis Walter Professor of Pediatric Nursing, has received funding for the research project, “Kangaroo Care for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Severity,” through the Foundation for Neonatal Research and Education (FNRE).

Elizabeth Madigan, PhD ’96, RN, FAAN, professor and administrative head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for Research and Clinical Training in Home Care Nursing at CWRU, received an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Award for framework programs for Global Health Signature Innovations Initiative for the project, “GhREAT: Global Health Research Expanding Advanced Training” through the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/Fogarty International Center.

Polly Mazanec, PhD ’09, MSN ’83, ACNP, AOCN, FPCN, assistant professor, is receiving funding for the research project, “A Computer-Based Intervention for Distance Caregivers for Patients with Advanced Cancer,” sponsored by the American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant/Case Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Susan Tullai-McGuinness, PhD ’03, MSN ’96, RN, assistant professor, has received funding for the project, “Building a Community of Ohio Nurses for a Healthy Environment,” from the Alliance for Nurses for Healthy Environments.

Gretchen Mettler, PhD, CNM, midwifery instructor, has received a training grant for the project “CAPE: Care of the Underserved through Advanced Practice Education” sponsored by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Professions Program.

Shirley Mason Moore, PhD ’93, MSN ’91, RN, FAAN, the Edward J. and Louise Mellen Professor of Nursing and associate dean for research, received an administrative supplement to the SMART Center for Core Consolidation from the NIH/ARRA Federal Stimulus Funding.

Carol Lynn Savrin, DNP ’01, CPNP, FNP, BC, FAANP, associate professor and director of the MSN program, received funding for the project, “CAPE: Care of the Underserved through Advanced Practice Education,” through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). She was also selected as a Golden Graduate by the West Virginia University School of Nursing.

Clareen Wiencek, PhD ’08, MSN ’79, ACNP, RN, assistant professor, along with University Hospitals Case Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer Catherine S. Koppelman, have

achieved the honor of having University Hospitals selected as one of six sites for the AGEWISE Pilot for Nurse Residency in Geropalliative Care from Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Wiencek is serving as the site director.

FPB FE AT S : Faculty Awards & Honors September 1, 2010 – January 31, 2011

PhD Candidate Awards and HonorsBeth Faiman, BSN, RN, pre-doctoral fellow, received funding for her proposal, “The Effect of Glutamine on Cancer Neuropathy Symptoms,” through the Oncology of Nursing Society.

Marianne Harris, MS, CNP, PhD candidate, has been selected as the 2010-2011 Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (OAAPN) Scholar.

Mona Hassan, MSN, RN, BSN, PhD candidate, is the recipient of the Graduate Scholar Award for the 2011 Health, Wellness and Society Conference through The Common Ground Publishing Company.22 The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Case Western Reserve University

PhD questions Phyllis M. Gaspar, PhD ’86, Maumee, OhioI have many memories of the PhD courses, which are especially relevant for those celebrating their 25th anniversary of earning their PhD. We were privileged to have Dr. Rosemary Ellis as a teacher and mentor. Reflecting back, I can still recall some of the questions she asked during class (where many times we sat silent until she called onsomeone—andofcoursewehopedwe would not be the one she would call on). So here are some of the questions:

• Whatisnursing?Isnursingadiscipline? Is nursing a science?

• Whatistheaimofscience?

• What did Dickoff and James (1968) mean when they stated, “Research is a tool, not an activity for its own sake?”

• Whatisthedifferencebetweena“theory for nursing” and a “theory of nursing”?

• HowdoesCarperdifferentiatepiricalinquiry from philosophical inquiry?

And the list goes on! Remember some of the authors that we discussed, like Dickhoff, James, Carper, Abdellah, Gortner, Foshay, Schwab, Donaldson, Crowley, Bloch, Silva, Schotfeldt, Chinn, Neuman, and Munhall (to name a few). And then there were Dr. Ellis’ reports from the “theory think tank.” Were we ever on the cutting edge of knowledge development for nursing in the mid 80s.

I hope to reconnect with you at our 25th reunion in October (and maybe see if you can answer any of the questions posed in Dr. Ellis’ classes).

The Family Brandon Ford, BSN ’01, Akron, OhioI have a lot of fond memories from my time at FPB. However, what will stay with me the most aren’t memories, but individual professors, classmates, and FPB staff that are dear friends today. I had a core group of friends (we called/call ourselves “The Family”). We laughed, argued, cried, and encouraged one another through FPB. Now, we celebrate marriages, careers, and the birth of children together. They are life-long friends built in the halls of FPB.

Class of 1976-30th Reunion Attendees DN Class of 1946-60th Reunion Attendees

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Class of 1961-45th Reunion Attendees


1950sBetty Smith Williams, MN ’54, was featured in a profile in Working Nurse (at workingnurse.com) as a champion for

black nurses. She was recognized in the profile for making a lasting contribution to broadening the diversity of nursing. The article stated that her work to ensure the cultural competency of nursing care is unparalleled.

Marion Good, PhD ’92, BSN ’57, received professor emerita status from the CWRU Board of Trustees in fall 2010.

1960sCarrie B. Lenburg, MSN ’60, BSN ’58, was honored at the National League for Nursing’s 2010 Nursing Education Summit in Las Vegas where she received the President’s Distinguished Award for an Enduring Legacy in Nursing Education. The award acknowledges her work over several decades to promote competency outcomes and standardized methods to validate competence in nursing practice performance. Her philosophy and methods, encapsulated in her COPA

Model (Competency Outcomes and Performance Assessment), are a viable framework that supports innovative distance learning and educational mobility programs. Her model is used in several education and practice settings. Dr. Lenburg’s chapter on the contemporary issues in nursing education was published recently in the Cherry and Jacob text, Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends & Management, 5th edition. As a national consultant to nursing and health care institutions, she also consults with faculties and graduate students on nursing education issues.

1970sSharon k. Falkenstern, MSN ’75, BSN ’72, along with Margaret A. Newman and Sarah H. Gueldner, are the recipients of the 2009 Best Paper Award, an honor given by Sage Publications for articles appearing in Nursing Science Quarterly in 2009 (Volume 22). Their article, entitled “Health as Expanding Consciousness with Families of a Child with Special Healthcare Needs,” was selected by the editorial board of Nursing Science Quarterly. The article was based on Dr. Falkenstern’s dissertation. She continues to work with Dr. Gueldner and Dr. Newman, enhancing nursing knowledge as a researcher guided by health as expanding consciousness.

Christine (Hoobler) Arnesen, BSN ’73, was a member of the core Magnet Recognition Program committee at Central DuPage Hospital. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes health care organizations that demonstrate excellence in nursing practice and adherence to national standards for the organization and delivery of nursing services.

James R. Fell, MSN ’77, BSN ’75, a captain in the U.S. Navy, is currently on deployment to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, where he serves as care team director of the Warrior Transition Program. He oversees the psychological decompression of troops returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters of operation. (Please see “Frontline/FPB” on page 32 for more details about Mr. Fell’s 28 years of service in the Navy Reserves.)

CL A SS NOT E S

The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing has a world-renowned reputation for nursing education, and our stellar alumni are the perfect examples of this characteristic, demonstrating excellence everywhere they go. Class Notes recognizes the many achievements and contributions of our alumni in all corners of the world. Please submit your updates at http://fpb.case.edu/Alumni/submitnotes.shtm, or send email to [email protected], or use the form on page 27 to send in your news.

Dr. Carrie Lenburg (middle) receives the President’s Distinguished Award for an Enduring Legacy in Nursing Education from Dr. Cathleen Shultz, National League for Nursing president, and Dr. Beverly Malone, CEO, National League for Nursing.


Rev. Carol (Durr) Brooks, BSN ’76, received the Rebecca Egelston Caso Bridge Builder Award from the Collin County (Texas) Council on Family Violence. The award recognizes her contributions toward the building of community partnerships and relationships, which lead to the overall health and success of communities within Collin County. She is the third person to receive this honor since the council was founded a decade ago. Rev. Brooks, a member of the council since its inception, has worked to establish the Collin County Council on Family Violence Faith Symposium, which specializes in educating the faith community about issues surrounding family violence. Rev. Brooks has worked in congregational care ministry as a member of the clergy staff of Christ Church Anglican in Plano, Texas for more than 15 years.

Deborah L. krueger, BSN ’79, was promoted to director of nursing, education, research, quality & compliance, including the magnet program at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. She is currently involved in establishing a program in and researching the use of healing touch in patients and nurses and is a level 4 healing touch apprentice. She presented a poster entitled “Addressing Caregiver Stress through Healing Touch” at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Nurses Association in 2010.

1980sMarie Namey, MSN ’81, was inducted into the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s 2010 Volunteer Hall of Fame for Health Professionals on November 10, 2010, at the national conference in Chicago. She was one of five individuals selected for this national honor in recognition of her work and longtime commitment to helping people with multiple sclerosis. Ms. Namey has been part of the interdisciplinary team at the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research at the Cleveland

Clinic Foundation in Cleveland since its inception in 1985. For 25 years, Ms. Namey has been an active volunteer for the MS Society’s Ohio Buckeye Chapter, making numerous presentations to patient and professional groups to increase knowledge about multiple sclerosis, and to deliver comprehensive care and treatment options. She has been a popular speaker for self-help groups, newly-diagnosed sessions, teleconferences, seminars, retreats, and other education programs. Ms. Namey has also been a longtime member of the chapter’s advocacy committee, clinical advisory committee and program committee.

2000sMarianne Hultgren, DNP ’09, and Mariam Walusimbi, MSN ’02.

Mariam Walusimbi, MSN ’02, was named the assistant minister of health for Uganda. Previously, she was the assistant commissioner for nursing at Mulago Hospital in Kampala, Uganda. She also recently co-authored the book Best Practice for the Care of Patients with Tuberculosis: A Guide for Low-Income Countries, published by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. She is also on the faculty at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

Ruby Fett, Cert ’06, has become board certified through the National Board for Certification of Hospice Palliative Nurses. Her credentials will now include CHPN. She has been happily employed with Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland since 2008.

Valerie Foree, DNP ’06, family nurse practitioner, was the recipient of the Innovator of the Year Award presented at the 6th International Street Medicine Symposium in Los Angeles. This award recognizes health care providers that make contributions to the health care of the homeless. She received the honor in part for her contributions in conducting research that supports evidence-based clinical practice specific to the homeless population. Her research includes, “Who They Are and How They Got There: A Descriptive Study of Oahu’s Older Homeless Population” and “Fostering Culturally Sensitive Care for Hawaii’s Homeless.” Dr. Foree has worked as a full-time provider at Waikiki Health Center’s Care-A-Van Homeless Outreach Program since 2003 and she is also a professor at Hawaii Pacific University.

Marianne Hultgren, DNP ’09, assistant clinical professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Nursing, was sent to Nairobi, Kenya, in January 2011 to work with the Aga Khan University nursing faculty on curriculum development for a new BSN program in Kenya.

Class Notes were compiled between September 1, 2010, and February 28, 2011.

Calling all centenarians! If you are an alumnus turning 100 or older, we want to celebrate your life in the pages of FPB Nursing magazine. Please contact us by phone at (216) 368-5568, or refer to the form in this section to select the method you’re most comfortable with using to send us your milestone news.


ALUMNI V IS I T S

Marjorie Barr, BSN ’71, of Riverside, is a docent at The Mission Inn. She enjoys providing tours to guests at this historic inn between Los Angeles and Palm Springs.

Phyllis (Hughes) Rowe, DNP ’07, is an associate professor at the new Riverside City College near Los Angeles. Here, she proudly displays an FPB tote while posing at the new campus.

Golden State Alumni VisitsAssistant Dean for Development and Alumni Relations Nora Hennessy visited several alumni on a trip to California early in 2011. “I was once again amazed by the incredible alumni of FPB,” said Ms. Hennessy.

Alice Tooker, MN ’38, of Santa Barbara, established a scholarship fund to assist FPB students. She also donated the picture she painted (above) to be displayed among other alumni-donated art pieces at FPB. (Above) Some of Ms. Tooker’s favorite magazines are on an end table in her home, including FPB Nursing magazine.

Rosemary Peters, BSN ’53, Alice Tooker, MN ’38, and Assistant Dean Nora Hennessy had lunch. Mrs. Peters and Ms. Tooker met while attending the same church and discovered they were both FPB alumni. Mrs. Peters encourages FPB alumni to move to the Riverside area to work at the Riverside Community Hospital and residence being built nearby.

Carol Hartman, former FPB faculty member and friend, who lives in Redlands, volunteers once a week at a local community program preparing meals for children in need.


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Living Legends are AAN fellows who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions to nursing and health care throughout their careers and continue to influence nursing.

Betty J. Horton, MSN ’93, Rachel Jones, BSN ’74, Cheryl M. Killion, Faculty, Patricia A. Martin, PhD ’88, current DNP student E. Michelle Richardson, and Rebecca M. Patton, MSN ’98, were inducted as 2010 AAN fellows. They are now considered among nursing’s most

accomplished leaders in education, management, practice, and research. They are also recognized for their extraordinary nursing careers and are among the nation’s most highly-educated nurses.

Above: Dean Wykle with new fellow Rachel Jones.Left: New fellow Patricia Martin & Dean Wykle.

Below: New fellows E. Michelle Richardson & Becky Patton.


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IN MEMORIAM

Frances W. Field, MN ’39, age 95, died in Lebanon, N.H., on Jan. 27, 2011. Mrs. Field’s lifelong involvement with nursing and a deeply held spiritual life were inspired by a

yearlong battle with osteomyelitis at age 12. After receiving her MN, she worked for the Henry Street Settlement House in New York City as a public health nurse. World War II took her husband Albert to North Africa as an Army physician. An avid writer, Mrs. Field later published her war-time correspondence with Albert in the book “Letters From Home.” In 1967, she relocated to Hanover, N.H. to accept a job at Mary Hitchcock Hospital as its first discharge planner. She later was the first nurse hired to the Dartmouth Medical School faculty. She helped found Hospice of the Upper Valley in N.H. and the Upper Valley Land Trust, a non-profit organization that works to protect land along the Connecticut River Valley in N.H. She also established the first certified organic farm in Grafton County N.H.

Florence Elizabeth “Betty” (Nichols) Hastings, MSN ’40, Fort Wayne, Ind., died Oct. 1, 2010, at age 94. She cultivated a love of science and received a BA degree in zoology from DePauw

University before attending FPB. She was employed in public health in Cleveland. In Fort Wayne, she volunteered for more than 25 years at a clinic where she provided nursing care to pregnant women. Her other areas of community

service included the Red Cross, Fort Wayne Women’s Philharmonic Committee, and Forest Park Methodist Church.

Marian Elizabeth (Lodwick) Bauer, MSN ’41, Akron, Ohio, age 93, died Sept. 13, 2010. She worked as a visiting nurse in Cleveland, and taught at Akron Children’s Hospital and the School of Nursing at the University of Akron, where she retired as associate professor emeritus.

Nancy Louise Badley Zantiny, MN ’41, Long Beach, Calif., passed away Dec. 10, 2010. She was born in India in 1915, the fifth of seven children born to Rev. and Mrs. Theodore Badley. She went to boarding school in the foothills of the Himalayas and was a track star, setting records that lasted years. She then came to the U.S. and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University. While at FPB, she met her future husband, William G. Zantiny, M.D., who was at CWRU getting his medical degree. She began her nursing career in Cleveland before she and her husband opened a pediatric practice in Long Beach. Mrs. Zantiny was involved in numerous charities and women’s groups, and was a life member of the Assistance League of Long Beach and dedicated much of her time to the Belmont Heights Methodist Church.

Marian Ellis Evans, DN ’47, age 89, died Oct. 16, 2010, in Lakewood, Ohio. Wife of the late Marvin W. Evans, M.D., she served on the Children’s Board of Lakewood Hospital for many years and was very active at the hospital. She spent winters in Key Colony Beach, Fla. where she loved the sun and enjoyed fishing. She enjoyed boating and was a long time member of the Cleveland Yachting Club.

Margaret Elaine (Robinson) Wilt, DN ’45, Cleveland, Ohio, died Oct. 25, 2010. Mrs. Wilt served as the evening supervisor of nursing at University Hospitals in Cleveland for more than 20 years and as the director of nursing for Margaret Wagner House in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. At the age of 57, she became the school nurse for University School near Cleveland, leading her, at the age of 60, to obtain a master’s degree in education from Cleveland State University in 1986. She and her husband Ken enjoyed traveling, having visited more than 52 countries.

Maxine Russell Stull, MN ’46, Blueberry Hill, N.H., died Oct. 13, 2010 at the age of 90. Marriage, family, and homemaking filled her life until her children were grown, when she revitalized her nursing skills, reinstated her license, and practiced nursing at the Hale Hospital in Haverhill, N.H.

Jean Winegartner Wright, DN ’47, Havre de Grace, Md., passed away in Oct. 2010. She was a nurse at University Hospitals in Cleveland for many years.

Doris Marie (Manbeck) Terrano, DN ’49, Tryon, N.C., died Sept. 17, 2010.

Elizabeth Baker, BSN ’50, Phoenix, Ariz., died Dec. 1, 2010.

Mary Hennon Giusti, MSN ’50, age 85, passed away Nov. 2, 2010, at her Fort Bragg, Calif. home surrounded by family and friends. She was an RN for the Veterans Hospital in Oakland. She retired in 1985 as a nursing supervisor and community health nurse, after 34 years. In Fort Bragg, she worked as a home health nurse, a docent for the Ford House in Mendocino, Calif., and was a volunteer at the Fort Bragg Library.

We mourn the loss of these FPB alumni and friends and extend heartfelt condolences to their loved ones.


Dorothy Miller McFarland, MSN ’52, Goshen, Ind., age 98, passed away Oct. 22, 2010. She retired in 1977 after 34 years as director

of school health services at Goshen Community Schools. She then volunteered at a health center in Kenya as a community nurse from 1977-82.

Therese Marie “Terry” (Dilla) Biley, BSN ’54, died Dec. 8, 2010, after a brave battle with cancer. She worked at University Hospitals in Cleveland as a nurse supervisor and at Cuyahoga Community College as director of health services for the western and eastern campuses. She had been actively involved with FPB.

Geraldine A. Pinzone, BSN ’56, Vancouver, Wash., passed away Dec. 15, 2010.

Pauline Marie Fahey, MSN ’58, died Sept. 30, 2010, at the age of 82 in Branford, Conn. While working as head nurse at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Conn., she was awarded

a Kellogg Fellowship to pursue a master’s degree in nursing administration at FPB. After graduating, she returned to Connecticut and was appointed associate director of nursing at Stamford Hospital. In 1965, Ms. Fahey became the director of the American Nurses Association’s Nursing Services Department. In 1970, she was appointed associate director of nursing at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. She later became the director of nursing at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Mass. She returned to Norwalk in 1986 and served as a case manager and national consultant for several local health care organizations.

Betty Lou Fogt, BSN ’58, died Dec. 26, 2010, surrounded by her family at her home in Plantation, Fla. After moving to South Florida in 1958,

she worked as an RN in the operating room at Broward General Hospital and later for the Broward County Health Department. She was a pioneer member since 1961 of Plantation Community Church.

Ann Omohundro Milstead, BSN ’59, Palmyra, Va., died Nov. 24, 2010. Ann was a nurse at University Hospitals in Cleveland in Intensive Care and Recovery and as the head nurse in Labor and Delivery. She then worked as a nursing instructor at FPB and as a nurse education coordinator at Parma Community Hospital in Parma, Ohio. Following an 18-year absence from nursing, Mrs. Milstead resumed her nursing career at the Memorial Hospital Labor and Delivery Unit in Frederick, Md., before working at Mount Saint Mary’s University as a student health nurse, and at Hood College as a student health nurse and health educator.

Elsa Jean Radcliffe, BSN ’59, passed away Jan. 21, 2010 in Easton, Md. She worked locally in Maryland as a public health nurse and at Franklin County Nursing Home.

Robert Swartz Smetts, husband of H. Alicia Taylor Smetts, BSN ’60, died on January 10, 2011, at the age of 80.

Clara Buck Fleming, BSN ’62, Chicago, Illinois, died Aug. 29, 2010. In addition to attending FPB, she graduated from Provident Hospital Nursing School in 1948 and the University of Illinois School of Public Health in 1975.

Jane Ann Parker, BSN ’63, died in Jan. 2011. She was a faculty member at Huron Hospital School of Nursing in East Cleveland, Ohio, and served as director of nursing at Huron Hospital.

Gloria Ferguson Liggin, MSN ’73, BSN ’64, Oakland, Calif., passed away Nov. 26, 2010, at age 86. She had a lifelong career as a pediatric nurse and nurse administrator for Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland and The Cleveland Clinic. She became a world traveler, and worked as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya and as a nurse at King Khalid Children’s Hospital in Saudi Arabia.

Susanne Spaller Robb, BSN ’64, died Oct. 7, 2010. In addition to earning her BSN at FPB, she received a master’s degree in education from Duquesne University, a PhD in social sciences from the University of Pittsburgh in 1977, and a master’s degree in public affairs and services from Carnegie Mellen University in 1989. She was a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. She thoroughly enjoyed research and co-authored the nursing textbook, The Aged Person and the Nursing Process.

Mary Jane Thomas, BSN ’65, North Royalton, Ohio, died Sept. 28, 2010, at the age of 84.

Donna L. Pfeifer, MSN ’72, BSN ’71, Miami, Fla., died Nov. 5, 2010. She was an assistant professor at Florida International University and the University of Miami, and taught in the nurse practitioner program. She established and directed the University of Miami School of Nursing Clinic in South Dade, Fla., after Hurricane Andrew, for which she received the National Nurse Practice Award. She was a frequent speaker at national and local professional conferences, and a strong advocate of the therapeutic use of humor in health care.


IN MEMORIAM

Sally A. Shipley, BSN ’75, Mayfield Heights, Ohio, died on November 21, 2010, at the age of 58. She was a beloved co-worker and friend to many

at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland. She served as a board member of the FPB Alumni Association for three years.

JoAnne Barber McCormick, MSN ’78, died peacefully at her home in Litchfield, Conn., May 2, 2010.

Nancy Jean Short, MSN ’83, Raleigh, N.C., died Dec. 12, 2010 at the age of 54. Mrs. Short most recently worked at Duke Raleigh Hospital, where she was a clinical nurse specialist for Orthopedics. Her own mother was a nurse, and Mrs. Short felt born to be one herself. During her years as a nurse, she served as a nurse educator to many new nurses, shepherding them into their careers, while advocating for both nurses and patients. She was a member of the Wake Forest Presbyterian Church, where she was an elder, head of congregational care, and a member of the church choir.

Robert J. Van kirk, ND ’86, Chagrin Falls, Ohio, passed away Jan. 16, 2011. Dr. Van Kirk had served as a president of the FPB Alumni Association.

Marilyn E. Hunt Brentlinger, FPB honorary alumna ’90, Chagrin Falls, Ohio, died Sept. 24, 2010, at the age of 85 after a long illness. She had served on the FPB Advisory Board, and the boards of the Lakewood Library, Ohio League of Women Voters, and the Cleveland Sight Center. She became a registered nurse in 1946 and worked in Dayton and Columbus, Ohio, and Honolulu, Hawaii. She also served as president of the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival and the Cleveland Playhouse, and she co-authored The Ultimate Benefit Book.

Deborah “Deb” Brinker, PhD ’93, Hamilton, Ohio, died Jan. 23. 2011. She was a nurse practitioner with The Talbert House near Cincinnati, which is a community-wide nonprofit network of social services.

James P. Conway, FPB honorary alumnus ’99, Shaker Heights, Ohio, died Sept. 10, 2010. CWRU recruited James Conway in 1972. Over the next 25 years, he helped CWRU raise more than $300 million and boost the endowment from $78 million to $1.5 billion. He served CWRU as associate vice president and assistant to the president. A dear friend and supporter of FPB, he was named the school’s fifth honorary alumnus and the Ohio Council of Fund-Raising Executives’ professional fundraiser of the year.

kate Ireland, friend of FPB, passed away at her home at Foshalee Plantation, Ga. on Feb. 15, 2011. Following in the footsteps of her family’s tradition of philanthropy and public service, Miss Ireland was involved in various causes. In Cleveland, she was a trustee, officer, or member of many organizations, including CWRU, the Cleveland Mental Health Association, Ohio League of Nursing, and the Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio. She also served on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, 4th District, the president’s council of the Nature Conservancy, and the National HomeCaring Council (which became the Foundation of Hospice and HomeCare).

This memorial section lists deceased alumni and friends of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing for whom death notices were received between September 1, 2010, and February 28, 2011.

Jannetta MacPhail, former FPB dean, Vero Beach, Fla., passed away Sept.15, 2010 at the age of 88. Her thirst for knowledge and her passion for nursing education shaped her memorable life. She attended the School of Nursing at London Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario, graduating in 1949 as a registered nurse, and receiving her certificate in clinical instruction in nursing from the University of Western Ontario in 1950. She received her BS in maternity nursing and supervision from Teachers College, Columbia University in 1952. She received her MSN in pediatric nursing and administration in nursing education from Wayne State University in 1960. She received her PhD in administration in higher education from the University of Michigan in 1966. She served as FPB dean and as a professor from 1972 to 1982. From 1982 to 1988, she was dean and professor emeriti of the faculty of nursing at Alberta University in Alberta, Canada. She was internationally recognized for her efforts in helping develop the nursing doctorate (ND) and PhD programs at FPB, which served as models in nursing education in both the United States and Canada. Dr. MacPhail also held academic appointments at Wayne State University and the University of Toronto, and nursing service appointments at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Renfrew Victoria Hospital, and University Hospitals in Cleveland. She was a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, and the author of more than 100 published articles on nursing and nursing education, and was a published book author and contributor.


2011 Schlotfeldt Lecture

Linda Burnes Bolton, CWRU trustee and vice president of nursing & chief nursing officer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, has demonstrated her ability to effect change for nursing on a national level through her role as vice chair of the Initiative on the Future of Nursing, a joint effort of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Institute of Medicine.

The initiative, chaired by Donna Shalala, president of the University of Miami, was a two-year effort to: identify solutions to the challenges faced by the nursing profession; and to improve the quality of and to transform how health care is delivered in the U.S. The result was the Institute of Medicine’s report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.During her presentation, Dr. Burnes Bolton describes The Future of Nursing study and presents the implementation strategy, and opportunities for engagement.Learn from the nursing leader who was critical to the development of this landmark report and who was recently named “One of the Top 25 Women in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare Magazine.

The Future of Nursing: Human Caring for All

The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at CWRu

See it online now!

Presented byLinda Burnes Bolton, DrPH, RN, FAAN

View this seminar and other FPB-related videos at our school’s YouTube channel:www.youtube.com/fpbnursing

This lectureship series is held in honor of the late Dean Emerita Rozella May Schlotfeldt.

Linda Burnes Bolton, CWRU trustee and vice president of nursing & chief nursing officer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, is also a new honorary FPB alumna.

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As a Navy reservist for 28 years, Captain James (Jim) Fell, MSN ’77, BSN ’75, has served in dozens of nursing roles around the world, but none more challenging than his current duty as a psychiatric nurse in Kuwait. Captain Fell, a nurse at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, has been deployed since last October as care team director of the Naval Warrior Transition Program at Camp Arifjan.

Captain Fell leads a team whose job is to reduce the cumulative effects of intense wartime experiences and combat stress on Navy personnel returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. The Navy personnel include medical staff who have been working in hospitals and clinics, security and prison guards, and military training instructors. The Warrior Transition Program involves several days of rest, psychological decompression, and other transition activities.

Captain Fell said the groups most affected seem to be the doctors and nurses who have cared for victims, both civilian and military, suffering from severe wounds, including multiple amputations. “No civilian medical training and experience can adequately prepare these doctors and nurses for what they see here. This, and the long hours and seven-day-a-week schedules are very draining,” he added.

What has surprised Captain Fell most has been how relationship problems and family stressors back home can

overshadow combat stressors. Troops are easily accessible through computer communication, so they are instantly aware of problems back home, and their families also realize the risk of being in a warzone when they hear explosions while they’re talking. “The social and family stressors can be really demoralizing,” said Captain Fell.

Cumulative stressors can lead to anxiety, acute depression, and even suicidal thoughts. Captain Fell’s unit provides group therapy, one-on-one counseling, and four days of recuperation and relaxation. “We de-warriorize them,” he said. “Coming over here, we all go through several weeks of Army infantry training designed to transform us into warriors to survive in this kind of environment, regardless of our particular deployment assignment. We have to mentally reprogram these returning warriors before the final journey back to their families, civilian jobs, Navy command, and community.”

With the increase in behavioral health difficulties experienced by troops in the combat arena and the adjustment problems encountered on their return home, Captain Fell said the role of psychiatric nursing has expanded significantly. Psychiatric nurses now are regarded by the Navy as critical in wartime, like critical care and trauma nurses.

Taking the War Out of the WarriorAlumna provides psychiatric nursing care to troops in the Middle East

Captain Jim Fell, MSN ’77, BSN ’75, has provided transition counseling to sailors stationed at the remote Al Basra Oil Terminal off the coast of Iraq, which is ranked as one of the leading terrorist targets in the world. More than 85 percent of Iraq’s economy flows through this Persian Gulf terminal in the form of oil.


Sand or Snow?Like the troops he treats, Captain Fell said he feels the strain of being away from his wife and two sons. He copes with stress by running 8 to 10 miles some days, when the sand storms aren’t too bad. He expects to return home soon, possibly in June. He looks forward to reconnecting with his family and getting back to his job as associate director for program development in clinical risk management at the Cleveland Clinic. He is also an adjunct faculty in mental health nursing at Lorain County Community College outside of Cleveland. In the 1990s, Captain Fell was an FPB faculty member teaching in both the BSN and ND programs.

“I look forward to clean living quarters, no 120 degree heat, snow storms instead of dust storms, and my own bathroom. We had a sand storm in March that was like a scene right out of the movie The Mummy. But I am going to miss working with my team, and I will especially miss caring for the returning troops,” he added.

As a captain in the Navy Reserve, Captain Fell serves a minimum of one weekend a month at a reserve base near Youngstown, Ohio, and two or more weeks a year on active duty. His two weeks of active duty might find him working in diverse roles, as a nurse in the psychiatric unit at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., or providing care in a remote Eskimo village north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska. He has also served as a command staff medical officer for U.S. forces in Korea, just south of the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea.

As commanding officer of Naval Reserve 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, 4th Marine Division during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, Captain Fell mobilized 67 frontline combat corpsmen assigned to the unit’s battalion aid station. His unit was sent to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, but held in reserve and didn’t go to the Middle East before the war ended. Captain Fell was then transferred to Charleston Naval Hospital, where he was in charge of both the mental health and alcoholism units.

Trained to LeadCaptain Fell credited his education at FPB with enabling him to step into leadership roles and hit the ground running, and also helping him to reach his current Navy rank as captain, which is equivalent to a full colonel in the Army. “FPB not only prepared me clinically, it prepared me to lead others,” he said. “For example, when I arrived at the Warrior Transition Program, I was capable of immediately commanding a team and establishing direction.”

Within a few days, he began leading combat and operational stress decompression groups, though it took his predecessors six weeks to become functional in the role. “I don’t think FPB nurses really realize what we come away with from the FPB experience until we are in assignments alongside other nurses who don’t have the same level of leadership and clinical skills that come naturally to us,” he said.

Captain Fell is proud of his decision to become a nurse and is proud that at age 58, “I can still make a contribution to the care of our military members. The most rewarding part of this job is serving my country,” he said.

Even medical personnel serving in the Middle East undergo several weeks of Army infantry training. Here, Captain Fell undergoes machine gun training.

Camels are still raised by nomadic people in Kuwait.

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