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School of Nursing Newsletter - February 2011

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School of Nursing Newsletter - February 2011

February 2011


Dean's Message
Dean Eleanor Howell, PhD, RN
Creighton University School of Nursing recently published a Progress Report to highlight the accomplishments of our alumni, faculty and students. We have an exciting story to tell!

You can download a complete PDF of the report by clicking on the cover below.

Creighton University School of Nursing currently is conducting an accreditation self-study related to the quality and effectiveness of its BSN, MSN and DNP programs. As part of this accreditation review process, the School of Nursing will host an on-site evaluation of its programs, April 11-13, by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

As a constituent of our programs, you may submit comments concerning our School’s qualifications for accreditation status to CCNE. Written and signed third-party comments will be accepted by CCNE until March 12 and should be directed to Amanda Brownbridge, accreditation assistant, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.  The mailing address for CCNE is: 

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
One Dupont Circle NW,
Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036-1120

Thank you for your continued support of the School of Nursing as, together, we pursue our vibrant future.

-- Eleanor Howell, PhD, RN
Dean 
St. Ignatius award winner
St. Ignatius award winner
As a part of Creighton’s week-long Founders Week Celebration, Sue Selde, academic success coordinator for the School of Nursing, was presented the prestigious St. Ignatius Award at Mass at St. John's on Sunday, Feb. 6. The award recognizes members of Creighton's faculty and staff who live the spirit of St. Ignatius, founder of the Jesuit religious order. (Selde is pictured above with her husband, Bill, and the Rev. Greg Carlson, S.J.) Following the Mass, nursing students and faculty attended the annual "Call to Nursing" luncheon. Guest speakers included Emily Stonebrook, BSN'09, Robert Laws, BSN'07 and Betsy Buschkemper, BSN'97. Each shared how they were called to nursing.
Read more about St. Ignatius Award winner Sue Selde
student news
Lobbying in Washington Lobbying in washington
Creighton students joined faculty member Dianne Travers-Gustafson, Ph.D., R.N., in Washington earlier this year to promote the need for better health care, focusing on safe injection practices to stop the transmission of Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B and HIV.
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Nursing sophomore Natalie Unger Studying abroad
Nursing sophomore Natalie Unger took a trip of a lifetime while studying abroad in Ireland. Natalie's adventures helped her realize that nursing is her passion and her experience will supplement her education by helping her become a better nurse someday.
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Junior Austin Hunter Face of creighton
Creighton nursing students start taking challenging courses right away freshman year. Junior Austin Hunter from Basehor, Kan., talks about his experience thus far for prospective students.
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School news

Beth Furlong, Ph.D., J.D., R.N. all things ignatian
Beth Furlong, Ph.D., J.D., R.N., presented her poster "When I was Hungry: Integrating Learning & Service" at Creighton's inaugural “All Things Ignatian” event, which highlighted innovative faculty and staff projects showing Ignatian values in action.
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Honored for service Honored for service
Cindy Adams, left, assistant dean for administration and finance, and Mary Kunes-Connell, Ph.D., R.N., professor and associate dean for academic and clinical affairs, were recently recognized for 30 years of service to Creighton. The Rev. Tom Bannantine, S.J., School chaplain, celebrated 25 years with Creighton.

Graduate milestone graduate milestone
2011 marks the 30th year of the graduate program in nursing at Creighton University. Today, the graduate program has evolved into a "hybrid program" that offers classes on campus and on-line. Learn more about the program and read the reflections of past graduates here.
alumni updates



Family affair Family affair
Deb Bond of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and her daughter Jessica Moyle of Papillion, Neb., are now both graduates of the RN-BSN program. Deb graduated in 2005 and Jessica in December.   

William “Rick” Morris DNP graduate
William “Rick” Morris was hooded at the December Pinning and Hooding Ceremony. Morris is the second graduate of Creighton's DNP program. 

Alexa Stuifbergen, BSN'77, Ph.D. Alumna named dean
Alexa Stuifbergen, BSN'77, Ph.D., a 2001 recipient of the School of Nursing's Alumni Merit Award, has been appointed dean at the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing. 
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Giving Back
Nursing scholarship nursing scholarship
Associate Dean Linda Lazure, R.N., Ph.D., has created a scholarship in honor of her parents, Letha and Lyle Armstrong. Lazure said Creighton holds a very special place in her heart, and she is grateful she can honor her parents by providing a scholarship that will assist students for years to come.
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Dorothy Vossen leaving a legacy
Dorothy Vossen, who developed Creighton's four-year baccalaureate nursing program, was keenly aware of the financial challenges facing nursing students. Her scholarship fund continues to help students today. To learn how you can endow a scholarship, contact Teri Corcoran, development officer, 402.280.3028.