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Nursing Division THOMAS UNIVERSITY
Welcome to the Division of Nursing Website at Thomas University!
We hope to assist you in your future of nursing and the Journey of Transformation that is key to our Mission and Philosophy at Thomas University and for the Division of Nursing. Thomas University's RN-BSN, MSN, and Graduate Certificate in Nursing programs are fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Click the links to the left for more information regarding the various programs that are available.
Division of Nursing News...
Eleanor Hall Ph.D., RN chosen as Thomas University's Nurse of Excellence May 2012
Dr. Eleanor Hall was chosen as the Thomas University representative for the Nurse of Excellence award in Tallahassee. It was a wonderful evening with approximately 150 nursing representatives from North Florida in attendance. Dr. Hall's colleagues wrote, She was nominated by the faculty of the Division of Nursing because she exemplifies 4 key attributes of excellence in Nursing. Those attributes are: commitment, competence, compassion, and caring."
Congratulations, Dr. Hall
Eleanor Hall Ph.D., RN chosen for Poster Presentation at Southern Nursing Research Society Convention
In February 2012 Dr. Eleanor Hall, Assistant Professor of Nursing, presented her dissertation work via a poster presentation at the SNRS Convention in New Orleans. It was titled: Social Ecology of Adherence to Hypertension Treatment in Latino Migrant and Seasonal Farm workers in Georgia. She was selected based on criteria specific to the organization which was highly competitive. Congratulations on this exciting accomplishment!
Deborah Burch RN, MSN, CPCE, Adjunct Nursing Instructor, Has Had Two Publications This Month!
Deb participated in a study with the Florida Department of Health on Pregnancy-Associated Mortality. The publications are listed below – the second one has been picked up by many news outlets in the US and UK/Ireland. Congratulations, Deb!
1) Burch, D., Noell, D., Hill, W., Delke, I. (2012). Pregnancy-related mortality surveillance: The Florida experience. Seminars in Perinatology, 36 (1), 31-36.
2) Ectopic Pregnancy Mortality Florida-2009-2010; Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Vol. 61, No.6 Center for Disease Control's (February 17th issue)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/wk/mm6106.pdf
Kim Cribb, Ed.D., M.S.N., R.N., C.N.E. Receives The Jane Van de Verde Award from GANE
Congratulations to Dr. Kim Cribb, Associate Professor of Nursing and Director of MSN Program! Dr. Cribb is this year’s recipient of the Jane Van de Verde Award from the Georgia Association for Nursing Education (GANE). Criteria for this award are listed below. For more information on GANE, please see their website: http://georgiaassociationfornursingeducation.com/index.php
Jan Van de Verde Award Eligibility Criteria
Award may be granted to an Outstanding Nursing Educator who meets the following criteria:
Nursing Educator in Georgia for a minimum of five years (academic or clinical). Minimum Education - Masters Degree
Has demonstrated a positive influence on Nursing Education in Georgia through one or more of the following examples:
Demonstration of Scholarship, e.g.
Presentations at local, state. or national meetings
Research and/or publications
Grants
Served on regional, state, or national committees r/t to nursing education.
Received teaching award or recognition of excellence in education
Served as Accreditation Site Visitor
Consultant to Educational Programs (academic or clinical)
Instrumental in the development or expansion of a nursing program or the development of an innovative clinical education program
NSG 490/ NSG 614 China Travel Abroad- Fall 2011
The first study abroad trip to China occurred Fall 2011 (Sept. 8-17). Participating in this trip were faculty, staff, and students from the RN-BSN program, MSN program, and Interdisciplinary Studies’ program who are studying Asian history. The group traveled to 3 cities: Beijing, Wenzhou, and Shanghai. During the trip, there were many cultural site-seeing activities (Great Wall, Summer Palace, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Pearl-Jade-Silk factories, Buddhist Temple, Shanghai Bund, and museums). The highlight of the trip was 3 days in Wenzhou spent with our 2 partner institutions: Wenzhou Medical College and Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. During this time, the students and faculty had an opportunity to visit a hospital and hear a presentation by a chief nursing officer and tour the nursing and rehabilitation units; participate in a junior nursing level physical assessment lab; participate in a presentation about the partnership and nursing in the U.S. with the freshman Wenzhou nursing class; and interact with students one-on-one during a welcoming banquet. Students had numerous opportunities to speak directly with the citizens, observe their behaviors and customs, and sample the variety of traditional food offerings. Positive comments were received from both partner facilities, the hospital, and the students, faculty and staff.
Dr. Kimberly Cribb named to NLNAC Board of Commissioners
NLNAC describes the election process and the Board of Commissioners responsibilities (http://www.nlnac.org/About%20NLNAC/NLNAC_Commission.htm)
“NLNAC is governed by fifteen members, called “Board of Commissioners” who are elected by the members of NLN at the NLN annual meeting.
The Board of Commissioners sets accreditation policy, makes accreditation decisions, and decides corporate matters such as budget, planning, and administrative policy.
Commissioners serve as chairperson of the program specific evaluation review panels. The final decision of accreditation status is based on review of program materials, peer reviewer reports and recommendations.
The outside perspectives of Commissioners provide an objective appraisal of NLNAC business and evaluation activities. The NLNAC also benefits from the members’ first-hand experience and broad range of contacts with nursing, higher education, health service delivery systems, and business, community, and other professional groups.”
Congratulations, Dr Cribb!
Congratulations to Dr. Eleanor Hall
Dr. Eleanor Hall, Assistant Professor of Nursing, completed her Ph.D. in Nursing from Georgia State University in October.
Dr Hall's dissertation explored adherence to hypertension treatment in the Latino migrant farm worker population in Southwest Georgia.
Amy Jarmillio Griffin, MSN, RN Receives the TU
Distinguished Alumni Award 2011
Ms. Griffin has worked at ArchboldMemorial Healthcare for approximately 18 years. She currently serves as the Vice President of Patient Care Services. She started as a staff nurse in the ICU. Amy obtained her BSN from Valdosta State University and her MSN with a focus in Nursing Administration in 2008 from TU.
The recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award must meet the following requirements:
- The recipient must be older than the age of 40 as of January 1st of the year following Homecoming.
- The award is given in recognition to an individual in honor of personal and professional accomplishment, in addition to their generous support and commitment to Thomas University.
At the awards presentation Dr. Bonvillian recognized Amy as, "Being a wonderful role model and leader and is a true patient advocate. She is very involved in the Thomasville community and has a strong affiliation for TU and its nursing program."
Congratulations Amy!
2011 Academy of Nursing Education Fellow - Dr. Joan Darden
Thomas University is proud to congratulate TU Nursing professor, Dr. Joan Darden, on her recent fellowship into the National League for Nursing's Academy of Nursing Education. The NLN's Academy of Nursing Education recognizes outstanding nurse educators who are leaders in nursing education, conduct research, participate in faculty development, develop public policy related to nursing education, institute learning innovations, and participate in collaborative community partnerships.
The NLN established the Academy of Nursing Education to foster excellence in nursing education by recognizing and capitalizing on the wisdom of outstanding nurse educators. Fellows support the mission of the NLN, assist in the work required to prepare graduates from all types of nursing programs, and serve as resources for new educators and those in clinical practice who hope to someday enter the ranks of nursing faculty.
Fellows of the NLN Academy of Nursing Education will be inducted at the 2011 NLN Education Summit in a ceremony on September 24. For more information on the NLN's Academy of Nursing Education, click here.
Certified Nurse Educator and Thomas University’s 2011 Professor of the Year –
Dr Kim Cribb
Thomas University Division of Nursing is pleased to announce that Kim Cribb, Ed.D., M.S.N., R.N., C.N.E., Director of MSN Program has earned the designation Certified Nurse Educator (CNE / December 2009) after meeting strict eligibility criteria and successfully completing a rigorous certification examination developed and administered by the National League for Nursing.
The NLN’s Academic Nurse Educator Certification (ANEC) Program has conferred new visibility and stature upon the academic nursing community, long overdue, said Dr. Beverly Malone, CEO of the NLN. “Through the certification program, we have made clear to the ranks of higher education that the role of nurse educator is an advanced professional practice discipline with a defined practice setting and demonstrable standards of excellence,” she commented.
The newly certified nurse educators reflect the spectrum of their academic colleagues in the United States*:
- 29.2 percent hold doctoral degrees; the remainder master’s degrees
- 44.1 percent teach in baccalaureate or higher degree programs; 39.8 percent in associate degree programs; 9.6 percent in diploma programs; and 5.8 percent in practical nursing programs
- 55.6 percent hold the rank of assistant professor or higher: 12.6 percent are full professors; 17.7 percent, associate professors; and 25.3 percent, assistant professors
- 30.9 percent have more than 15 years of full time employment experience as academic nurse educators.
With nearly half (42.8 percent) of nurse faculty projected to retire within the next decade and nearly three-quarters (69.7 percent) within 15 years, replacing them is of grave concern, noted NLN president Dr. Elaine Tagliareni. “We must encourage more nurse faculty to prepare for certification as nurse educators so that our nursing schools can be staffed by academicians of the highest caliber. Only in this way can excellence in nursing education be ensured for another generation.”
In 2009, 502 nurse educators were awarded the CNE credential. Since the unveiling of the program in fall 2005 through December 31, 2009, 1,993 nurse educators representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have become CNEs.
*Demographic data reflects those who took the examination 9/28/05 through 12/31/09.
According to the National League of Nursing website: “The mission of the Academic Nurse Educator Certification Program is to recognize excellence in the advanced specialty role of the academic nurse educator.” Dr Kim Cribb has achieved this status. Her ongoing dedication to education and the field of nursing was further recognized at Thomas University’s graduation ceremony in May, 2011. Dr Cribb was recognized as the Professor of the Year!
