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Nurse Link M A Y 2 0 1 4 V O L U M E 8 , I S S U E 3

Loyola University Health System

Everyone is Welcome to attend the 7th Annual Recognition Ceremony.

Wednesday May 7th, Tobin Hall at 16:30

Paula A. Hindle, RN,

MSN, MBA

Vice President of

Nursing Strategy and

Professional Practice

In the next four weeks, we will again celebrate Nurses’ Week. I want to thank the

Magnet Ambassadors for their hard work in planning the festivities. I am sure you will

enjoy all the activities.

Nurses’ Week for me is a time to reflect on why I became a nurse and what

drew me to this profession. I decided to become a nurse after an ice skating accident

as an adolescent. I was cared for by a nurse who broke some rules on the pediatric unit

to provide me with activities to meet my needs. She made a difference at a very diffi-

cult time in my life. I wanted to be able to do the same.

As a new graduate, I worked at a community hospital in Cambridge, MA.

Then I met a woman who was 31 years old with aplastic anemia. Over four months, I

got to know her and her husband very closely. Unfortunately, she did not respond to

any of the therapies. I was with her when she passed. I knew from the patient and her

family, I had made a difference. That is what nursing is all about.

I, like two of my nursing heroes, Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton, see

nursing as a calling. Florence Nightingale, at the age of 17, felt herself called by God

for some unidentified greater cause. At the age of 25, she decided to become a nurse.

Florence wrote in Advice to Nursing Students (1873), “Nursing is most said to be a

high calling, an honorable calling.”

Clara Barton also had a strong drive to give back. Her first experiences in car-

ing for others occurred when her brother fell from the roof of their home. After that,

she talked with her father before his death about the Civil War. He convinced her to

help soldiers. In 1862, she gained permission to work on the front lines caring for sol-

diers. Her most harrowing experience came from a gunshot that tore the sleeve of her

dress and killed the young soldier she was ministering. She became known as the

“Angel of the Battlefield.”

After that experience, she had become familiar with the Red Cross in Geneva,

Switzerland. The purpose of the organization was to provide relief voluntarily on a

neutral basis. On return to the United States, she worked with President Chester Ar-

thur to establish the American Red Cross. Her vision was that this group would sup-

port people suffering from more than war but also natural disasters. She resigned as

president of the American Red Cross at the age of 80.

Clearly, we can see the strong calling both of these nurses had.

What called you to nursing? Are you still fulfilling your drive to care for oth-

ers? I believe you do by the great care you provide each day to our patients and their

families. Thank you for all that you do.

CNE Corner

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Structural

Empowerment Transformational

Leadership

I N S I D E

T H I S I S S U E :

Nurses Week 1

CNE Corner 2

Kudos to

Nursing

3,4

Nurse Excel-

lence Nominees

5

Spiritual

Corner

6

Shared Govern-

ance Updates

12,13

Educational

Offerings

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Kudos to Nursing

Clinical Ladder January 2014

New Level 3 Renewal Level 3 cont’d

Ballard Michelle NICU

Castaneda Michelle Cardiovascular

DeRusha Michelle 3MICU

Frett Kathy L&D

Giordano Peter ED

Green Samantha 4ICU

Hoard Suzan LaGrange

Hower Katie 3MICU

Kremer Kayleigh 4T Tower

Larkin Rachael O.R.

Mann Wendy 2ICU

McCrorey Amy 4 ICU

Parsons Sandra 2ICU

Riedl Lynsey L/D

Roberts Megan HTU/CCU

Shah Sapna ED

Spitelli Jessica GI Lab

Renewal Level 3

Jimenez Marinza GI Lab

Kafka Kimberly Burr Ridge

Kallan-Marra Jane NICU

Keeler Lindsey PAR

Kirstein Eileen Joy Burr Ridge Infusion

Knowski Catherine Medical Specialty

Knudson Vanessa 2ICU

Ladwig Kelly 4 Tower

Latorre Maureen 2ICU

Linke Linda 4 Tower

Lombardo Janet Oak Park

Neesen Linda ED

Padula Tamara 3HTU

Pebelske Ann Home Care

Price Brenda 4ICU

Ragusa Sherry PAR

Rundle Twana Hospice

Ryndak Margaret HTU/CCU

Seegers Kyla HVC Holding

Shethwala Maria 3MICU

Splunge Tiffany 7SW

Sytsma Therese L & D

Terrell Debra 2NE

Trnka Aurora Burr Ridge Pain/IMC

Tunkevicius Ruta 4 Tower

Valero Maria Cristina OR

Velazco Alicia GI Lab

Walkosz Anna 2W CV ICU

Besler Christine L&D

Born Sarah 3NEWS

Byrd Myounghee 3MICU

Camargo Sandra 3HTU

Grabowski Patricia Burr Ridge Infusion

Graham Jennifer 2ICU

Hipolito Myra PAR

Horwath Marianne 2ICU

Inductivo Myrna OR

Inka Larisa Pediatrics

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Kudos to Nursing

Clinical Ladder January 2014 Continued

New Level 4

Renewal Level 4

CERTIFICATIONS:

The following nurses are certified in Critical Care Nursing

(CCRN):

Kim Atiyeh, CCRN renewal, Marjorie Weinberg Cancer

Center

Megan Godoy, CCRN renewal ,3MICU

Camille Moses, CCRN 2ICU

Christine Spera, CCRN CV ICU

Diane Stace, CCRN renewal, Nursing Education

The following nurses have become certified in Electronic

Fetal Monitoring (EFM):

Lauren Collins, 2APP

Ann Oberbruner, Labor & Delivery

Maggy Jean-Pierre 2APP

The following nurses have renewed as Certified Oncology

Nurses (OCN):

Hannah Mathias, Marjorie Weinberg Cancer Center

Vanessa Jennings, 6-BMT

Chelgren Teresita ASC

Gallegos Maria Elena Peds

Galvan Maria OR

Jenero Anna Maria BMTU

Reisinger Pat PICU

Rogers Sheri OR

Rolnicki Lisa 2ICU

Sand Rachel 3MICU

Tournai Miriam 4ICU

Boothby Julie 2WICU

Hagedorn Pamela PAR

Hamman Allyson HTU/CCU

CERTIFICATIONS cont’d:

The following nurses have become Stroke Certified Nurses:

Jamie Dianovsky, SCRN 2NE

Brenda Petruck, 2W Neuro ICU

Amanda Cruz, 4 Tower, has become a certified Medical

Surgical Nurse CMSRN

Sibhan Davey, is a certified as a Nurse Practitioner in

Otolaryngology, AGACNP-BC

Tracy Fernandez, is a certified Emergency Nurse CEN

Christine Mueller, PICC team recertified as a Vascular

Access nurse VA-BC

Belinda Postacchini, has become a certified Neonatal

Intensive Care Nurse RNC-NIC, NICU

Adrian Powers, is a certified as a Nurse Practitioner in

Urology, AGPCNP-BC

Kim Reeks, is certified in Nursing Administration CENP

Dear 3SE Staff,

The past year and these past months have been

quite a journey for our unit. I’m so grateful that

you all have strived to successfully meet the chal-

lenges that these past changes have imposed on

us. I commend you all for all your extraordinary

work and sacrifices to keep our unit beating. I am

honored and humbled to be your manager. Have

a great Nurse’s Week and thank you all so

much!!!!

Sincerely,

Michelle Ragasa

3SE/Central Telemetry Nurse Manager

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2014 Nurse Excellence Nominees Fifty-nine nurses were nominated for the Nurse Excellence Award this year!!

The committee selected eleven nurses as the 2014 Nursing Excellence Award

Winners.

The 7th Annual Recognition Ceremony is on May 7, 2014 in Tobin Hall at 4:30pm

Congratulations to all the nominees!

Barnick, Brian LPN Excellence

Beichner, Katie Role Model/Team Player

Bensfield, Lucy Coach/Mentor

Bluestone, Joan Patient Advocate

Boland, Teresa Coach/Mentor

Boothby, Julie Role Model/Team Player

Born, Sarah Clinical Expert

Busby, Barb Clinical Expert

Cavato, Lindsey Coach/Mentor

Cavazos-Pudwill, Josephine Innovator

Chaput, Christine Role Model/Team Player

Chiles, Janet Nurse Leader

Dominguez, Sandra Role Model/Team Player

Dordevic, Svetlana Role Model/Team Player

Dore, Deborah Community Contributor

Ensign, Sabrina Role Model/Team Player

Erickson, Debbie Innovator

Fitzgerald, Mary Role Model/Team Player

Fujiu, Kathy Nurse Leader

Garza, Christa Role Model/Team Player

Gelb, Francesca Patient Advocate

Grippo, Lauren Patient Advocate

Hamman, Alysson Role Model/Team Player

Hipolito, Mary Coach/Mentor

James, Beena Coach/Mentor

James, Beena Innovator

Johnson, Jennifer Community Contributor

Kerzich, Donna Patient Advocate

Knowski, Kathy Role Model/Team Player

Leonhardt, Theresa Role Model/Team Player

Leonhardt, Theresa Nurse Leader

Lomma, Mary Role Model/Team Player

Martin, Martha Nurse Leader

Matthew-Thomas, Minnie Community Contributor

Matz, Dee Innovator

Michalak, Brittany Coach/Mentor

Mitchell, Donna APN

Nicol, Linda Coach/Mentor

Nieman, Laura Patient Advocate

Novak, Bonnie Role Model/Team Player

Patel, Sima Coach/Mentor

Philip, Mary APN

Predki, Mary Role Model/Team Player

Pryzbyl, Kathy Nurse Leader

Quandt, Nancy Clinical Expert

Ragasa, Michelle Nurse Leader

Rasmussen, Teresa Coach/Mentor

Renella, Nadine Nurse Leader

Rodriguez, Daisy Role Model/Team Player

Rothas, Jenny Role Model/Team Player

Scheidler, Julia Clinical Expert

Sraga, Lauren Patient Advocate

Tadel, Shannon Patient Advocate

Thomas, Karen Clinical Expert

Thomas, Karen Coach/Mentor

Urgel, Elaine Role Model/Team Player

Velasco, Alicia Role Model/Team Player

Zamar, Melizza Role Model/Team Player

Zavala, Candice Role Model/Team Player

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The ways that we leave heart prints can be

summed up in the word, love. In his First Letter to

Corinthians, St. Paul describes love. He writes of a

love that touches hearts. How might we describe this

love as companions of the sick and dying? We might

say: We leave heart prints by dealing compassionately

with others. We leave heart prints by being under-

standing. By being patient and kind. By showing con-

cern. By listening. By easing another’s anxiety. All

are ways to touch hearts.

So, in all of our dealings with others, let us

leave heart prints. And if someone should say: “I felt

your touch,” that might be miracle enough.

Heart Prints Anonymous

We leave fingerprints on whatever our hands

touch. On doors, on bed rails, on tray tables. As we

touch, so do we leave our identity.

Each day we have the wonderful opportunity to

leave prints on the hearts of those we visit. To touch the

hearts of others and to inspire them with the love of

God is the most humane act we can perform, and one

God expects of us.

Discussion:

Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote in one of her

famous poems: “How do I love thee? Let me count the

ways.” We might ask: “How do we touch hearts?

There are many ways!”

Spiritual Corner Kevin Cassidy, Chaplain

Dept. of Pastoral Care and Education

N U R S E L I N K

Thank you to the wonderful staff of 2APP and L/D.

Your excellent care and positive attitudes are evi-

dent every day. I appreciate your energy, creativity

and teamwork and it is a an honor to work with such

an outstanding staff. Thank you for all you do every

day for the safety and comfort of our patients. With gratitude,

Susan Wucka RNC-OB,BSN,MA.

1 Tower Observation As another year passes and I reflect on that year, I want to extend my gratitude to my staff. I am not sure I have every had such an opportunity to work with such a wonderful staff. Every year we have challenges and all of you are always willing to work together to meet those challenges. I know that I can count on each and every one of you. You are examples of the Magis values and that is evident in the care you give to all our patients. Thank you- Peggy Downing

To the PARK RIDGE RN’S…Happy Nurse's Week!

You have faced the challenge of opening a new immediate care center and you em-

braced this eagerly and wholeheartedly. You are dedicated, caring nurses who give

our patients the best quality care with compassion. You are a wonderful group of

nurses and you “make every moment a healing moment”.

Thank you for representing our nursing profession so well. Susan Martinkus

To Dialysis Nurses, Thank you for the hard work and dedication you have shown to ensure a safe and efficient patient care. I am proud to be working with a group of talented nurses. Happy Nurses Week! Bessie Baldovino

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To the RIVER FOREST RN’S….Happy Nurse's Week! You are a wonderful group of hardworking,

dedicated, caring nurses. You treat every patient that comes through the doors with quality care and

compassion. You truly make “every moment a healing moment”. Thank you for representing our

nursing profession so well.

Susan Martinkus

On the primary side, I enjoy the pleasure of working with three amazing RNs: Nelly, Katie and Ruth. We also have two outstand-ing CMAs: Shea and Lycia. We are so fortu-nate to have such a great group and I thank them all! I also want to acknowledge our Oncology group which is made up of wonderful and gifted nurses. And also our ENT gals that filter in and out of Wheaton. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU. Together, you make Wheaton a warm and welcoming place for our patients. Lynne V. Chavez

Hepatology Nurses and APNS:

Happy Nurses week to a great staff! Your continued

hard work, dedication, and compassion exemplify our commitment to excellent patient care. You truly

are remarkable. Thank you for all you do!

Thanks,

-Jo

Jo Debnar BSN, RN Clinical Hepatology Director

2 South Medicine

Six months have passed since the staff entered into their new role at Loy-ola. These months have been a whirlwind. You oriented on many differ-ent units. When you came together in January, you worked together and found strength in each other. I have watched some of the insecurities grow into confidence. You learned quickly and placed your patients first. You bring energy and excitement to nursing. You are a wonderful staff and I have had the privilege of being your manager. Thank you Peggy Downing

5 Tower & Cardiac Rehab Thanks for another memorable year and for the ex-cellent care you provided to our patients and fami-lies! Your talent and compassionate values make you an asset to the organization. I truly appreciate your hard work and dedication. Happy Nurse’s Week!! Pam Skocir

Happy Nurses Week

I want to extend my sincere appreciation to all

the Ambulatory Nurses for their dedication and

hard work in providing quality care to our pa-

tients. You truly exhibit through your efforts each

day Loyola’s commitment to “ we treat the hu-

man spirit” Thanks again for all of your hard

work

M. Catherine Lenz

Regional Director, North Region

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"To the wonderful staff at LOC Pediatrics and Peds Hem Onc: Thank you for all you do each day, especially the excellent care you provide for our patients, you are the BEST!! Happy Nurses Week. Mary Ellen

Nursing Education Department Nurse Educators,

Although we have only been a complete team for a short

while, I truly appreciate the support you have offered

each other and all that you have done for the Nursing

Education Department. Thank you for your outstand-

ing dedication, enthusiasm and passion to educate our

nurses. I consistently observe professional interactions

and remarkable team work from each of you. You are

outstanding role models, expert mentors, phenomenal

nurse educators and exceptional nursing leaders. I sin-

cerely appreciate your contributions to assure safe and

high quality patient care through educating our nurs-

es. As well, I appreciate your clinical expertise and in-

quiry talent as you assist in assuring current evidence

based care.

It is truly an honor to work beside each of you, you are

the best team!!

Pam Clementi, PhD, RN-BC

Nurse Manager, Nursing Education Department

"To the nurses of Ophthalmology and

Pain Management Clinic,

Thank you for your service. As I interact with

each one of you, your vast knowledge and

dedication to our patients never ceases to

amaze me. Through happy times, you shine.

Through emotional times, you are strong.

Through stressful times, you persevere. I have

learned so much from you all.

You are invaluable. Happy Nurses Week!

-Marque Macon"

Oncology Service Line Nurses and APN’s.:

Dear All:

I admire and am proud of each of your God

given talents as an oncology nurse…. The dedication,

compassion and love that you bring and share each

day is very special and a wonderful gift.

Thanks to all of you

Gayle M. Payonk , RN,MS, MHA

Executive Director

Cancer Services

We work extremely hard on Tower 4 to answer pa-

tient questions, overcome their concerns and uncer-

tainties which have led us to achieve awesome pa-

tient satisfaction outcomes. Thanks to our entire

staff for all your hard work day after day to accom-

plish all that we have today. Our collaboration as a

team is displayed on a daily basis by the positive

patient comments received on manager rounds.

Thanks Again

Ann & Joyce

To our Oncology Nurses.

Thank you for your never ending commitment to our

patients and their families. Your hard work and

dedication truly makes a difference in our patient

lives. Your management team feels blessed to work

with such an amazing team of nurses.

From the Oncology Nurse Managers

Nursing Staff at Loyola Center for Health at Hickory Hills: Thank you for all that you do in making a difference in the lives of our patients, and providing exceptional teamwork and support to our physicians and our department. I appreciate all of your hard work, compassion, patience, dedication and knowledge that you share and provide on a daily basis. Happy Nurses week! Debra Howe Popovich, Practice Director Loyola Center for Health at Hickory Hills

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Congratulations to all of our outstanding nurses at LUHS as we celebrate this week with you. Your hard work, dedication and professionalism is visible throughout the health sys-tem. Thank You on behalf of all of our colleagues, patients and families that you care for each day. Loyola is a great health system because of each of you. Daniel J. Post Senior Vice President Clinical Programs

LaGrange Medicine LaGrange Dermatology Burr Ridge Primary Ambulatory Registry I would like to say a big THANK YOU for all the hard work you do. Thanks Ellen

I would like to thank all the staff at the bariatric clinic

for their continued commitment to patient

care! They definitely all treat the human spirit. With-

out all of their hard work we would not have

achieved the Level I Accreditation from the American

College of Surgery for a Bariatric Center of Excellence

less than two years after starting the program. It is a

true joy to work with these professionals! Thank you

for all you do! Kelly Eiden

To our Nurses, CMAs and PCTs: Loyola Center for Health at North Riverside would like to scream thank you to Nurses: Carol, Cindy, Erin, Julie, Kathi, Lucy, Marge, Susan as well as Amy, Sarah; CMAs: Dwayne, Janelly, Quannette ; PCTs: Desri and Melissa for your hard work taking amazing care of our patients, and us. Every job/task you do day in and day out from the direct patient care you provide, the phone calls you make, finding papers we can’t find and more are extremely impactful and reflect direct-ly in the quality of care provided to our patients and community. We so appreciate all that you do for our office. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! From: Hannah, Karen, Nathan and the entire practice at North Riverside

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff in the LOC, Heart and Vascular Clinic and Oral Health clinic for their hard work and dedication. I have had the pleasure of meeting most of you but hope to get to know all of you in the months to come. All of you have welcomed me into the ambulatory family and are true inspirations. I have seen your commitment to AIDET and making all patients feel special and well cared for. Loyola is very lucky to have you on our team! THANK YOU!! Happy Nurses Week! Kelly Eiden

Dear Medical ICU Nurses,

Each day I am honored to stand beside you as colleagues. But more importantly, each day I am grate-

ful for you, my work family. You truly impact lives each day. Your knowledge, skill and the compas-

sionate care you provide makes a difference for our patients and their families. Theodore Roosevelt

said, “Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth do-

ing.” As nurses, you have earned and won the best prize. Happy Nurses Week! ~ Barb

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Happy Nurses week to the best team of Nurses and Nursing Leaders. I want to thank you for your continued dedication to the art & science of Nursing. It is always with pride that I say that I am a “Loyola” nurse. Celebrate with both professional and personal pride that you contribute to a great profession with the best of the best. Kim Reeks

Nursing Leadership and Staff: 7SW BICU Burn Clinic 5 Tower 4 Tower 4 ICU 3NW 3SE HTU Trauma Program Cardiac Rehab Thank you for the outstanding and commit-ted care that is your daily practice! Your work combines the clinical expertise with our core values… YOU, make the positive differ-ence to our patients and families!

Thank you, Thank you! Sincerely, Carol Schleffendorf

Women and Children Services Managers

I feel so fortunate to have an awesome team of Man-

agers who do an excellent job of managing their

units. Thanks so much to the Managers for Women

and Children Services for your dedication, hard work

and results. Thank you for making a difference with

your colleagues, your employees, your patients!.

Thank you, Thank you!

NICU Staff

The miniature patients at Loyola thrive under the

experienced hands of the NICU Nurses! From the

excellent clinical care to customized parent

education, the team helps establish a foundation

that lasts a lifetime.

Thanks for all you do on behalf of our babies!

Dianne Shanabruch

Peds/PICU Staff

Heartfelt thanks to the Peds/PICU team for all they do to

make the hospital stay for our little patients and

their families more comfortable. The combination of clin-

ical expertise and genuine passion for kids generates physi-

cal and emotional outcomes that are second to

none. Thank you for all you do!

Dianne Shanabruch

It is my pleasure and privilege to work with the staff on 7SW. They are the best ever! So kind, compassionate and technically skilled. The best team I have every worked with! Thank you for all you do! Jan Chiles

Women’s Health Staff

Thank you to the team that can expertly move a

women through labor, facilitate the golden hour,

initiate breastfeeding, provide great postpartum care

in the midst of family crowds and successfully dis-

charge the bundle of joy to educated parents.

Thanks for all you do for our moms and babies!

Dianne Shanabruch

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In recognition of Nurses’ Week 2014, I want to thank each member of the Burn Center Team for the continued professionalism, teamwork, and unparalleled dedication that you show our patients and their families on a daily basis. Ours is a stressful and sometimes emotionally overwhelming job, but you tirelessly face difficult situations with compassion and grace. I witness the clinical skill, spirit and kindness you display every day, and that is what makes the Burn Center an amazing place. I am so proud of each and every one of you, and I’m proud to have you as a part of the Loyola Burn Center Team. May God bless your hands that do the remarkable work that improves the quality of life for hundreds of pa-tients every year. You truly are extraordinary people. Jeanie Leggett

To all the Nurses who work at Burr Ridge, I would like to thank each and every one of you for all of your dedicated and hard work you put forth every day. I know the amount of effort that you put into your job and we assure you that your efforts are ap-preciated. On behalf of the management we want you to know that we really value your dedication towards work. Thank you for giving Burr Ridge your best. With Best wishes, Sincerely, Michelle Harnell

To the fabulous clinical staff of Medical Specialties-

I am so lucky to be working with each and every one

of you. What an amazing team of clinical staff !!

You are not only super talented, caring and compas-

sionate, but you are excellent team members to each

other. I cannot tell you how much I truly appreciate

all you do every day for all of our patients.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Cheryl Murphy To the General Medicine Nurses, Happy Nurses Week. Thank you for all your hard work supporting our many PCP's and residents. Our busy clinic requires you to be efficient and a patient satisfier at the same time. You excel at that on a daily basis. It is a pleasure to work with you all. Anita Calistro

I would like to thank the nurses at Hickory Hills, Orland Park and Homer Glen for all that they do for our patients, physicians and family members. They consistently demonstrate their dedication and compassion while "treating the human spirit". It is my privilege to work with them. Bill Seliga

To the Employee/Student Health

Nurses,

Happy Nurses Week to a wonder-

ful group of nurses. Your ability

to care for all of our employees

and students speaks to you flexi-

bility and hard work. Thank

you. It is a pleasure to work with

you all.

Anita Calistro

To the Anticoagulation Nurses, Happy Nurses Week to a great group of nurses. Your level of ex-pertise is a valuable gift to our anti-coagulation patients. Your attention to detail keeps them safe on a criti-cal medication. Thank you for your dedication and hard work. Anita Calistro

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Education and Professional

Development

Diane Stace APN CCNS

Josey Pudwill BSN CPN

We are continuing to work on our goals of promoting certification and educa-

tion. Updates have been made to the Nursing website regarding certification.

The 2014 Nursing Survey will be sent in May. There will again be a raffle con-

nected to the survey. The “prizes” will be nursing professional organization

memberships for one year to 5 nurses.

Nursing Quality and

Safety Council

Co-Chairs:

Karen Thomas MS RN PCCN

Lynne Hughes, RN

Judy McHugh, Advisor

2014 National Patient Safety Goals were discussed

Preparation for Comprehensive Stroke Survey discussed.

Kinder Scale: ED Fall program introduced.

Specimen labeling issues examined and discussed.

Post-event procedure for Serious Reportable Events detailed.

Fall event updates discussed.

Nursing Research Council Co-Chairs:

Pam Clementi PhD, RN-BC

Sarah Depesa, RN, HTU/CCU

Nursing Research Fellowship Program

The 4 nursing research fellows are doing an OUTSTANDING job as they work

toward answering their research questions. Miriam Tournai, BSN, RN, CCRN is

in the process of analyzing her findings related to delirium in ICU patients ,

Christina Schauer, MSN, RN has conducted 8 interviews with plans to schedule

additional interviews and is busy coding the interview data related to the use of

restraints in the critical care areas, Erin Mahoney, APN-BC is engaging team

members to help gather data related to c-diff rates in transplant vs non-

immunocompromised patients and Grace Hooker BSN, RN, CCRN is reviewing

her findings with plans to run more testing related to the use of Mepilex to pre-

vent sacral ulcers in trauma ICU patients.

Evidence in Action Projects

Evidence –based practice continues to be a priority for the Nursing Research and

Evidence-Based Practice Council as demonstrated by the work of 2 of the com-

mittees who recently shared their projects:

In February 2014 Marsi Appleby BSN, RN presented the work of the multidis-

ciplinary PUPPI C committee project reporting the continued great outcomes

related to pediatric pressure ulcers prevention

In April 2014 Dee Matz, BSN, RN presented the work of the multidisciplinary

PFIT committee with a focus to eliminate pediatric falls thought the implementa-

tion of the Humpty Dumpty Fall Program

Shared Governance Updates

Guided by compassion and committed to excellence. That is where you will find Pediatric and Pediatric Critical Care Nurses

Leading the Way. There is no better place to be a nurse than the Ronald McDonald Children’s Hospital of Loyola University

Medical Center. We are innovating in nursing practice and impacting the lives of our patients everywhere that nursing care is

delivered. As a nurse for over 37 years, I am tremendously proud of the extensive contributions my colleagues here are making

to patient care. We share a deep personal commitment to advancing the role of nurses throughout our children’s hospital, as

individuals and as a Magnet-designated institution striving continuously for the highest standards of our profession. I work

with Courageous Nurses without question; innovation is needed in children’s health care and health care systems globally. It is

through their courage that makes change possible. Rosabeth Moss Kantor in a recent Harvard Business Review article wrote

that ” moral courage enables people to stand up for principle rather than stand on the sidelines.” Nurses heal with science

and compassion for each patient, every time. No other group is part of a patient’s journey at each step of the way. The oppor-

tunity we have to make a difference inspires me every day. It is with great respect and admiration that I wish all of my Nursing

colleagues in the Ronald McDonald Children’s Hospital of Loyola University Medical Center a wonderful Nurses Week 2014.

-Cinthia M . La Porte RN BSN MSL Manager Pediatrics/Pediatric Critical Care/ Child Life

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Shared Governance Updates

Nursing Professional

Practice Council

NPPC Co-Chairs:

Jeanette Cronin RNC, BSN

Renee Niznik BSN, RN

Kathy Thiesse RN, ET

Coordinated monthly nursing grand rounds offering for continuing education

credits.

Discussed Professional Practice Model & Magnet Components.

Promoted nurses week celebration

Encouraging Council membership and recruitment for Co-chair see Rose Lach if

interested.

APN Council

Co-Chairs:

Ann Briggs MS, CRNA

Sandra Weszelits APN, MSN CPNP

Sponsored first Advanced Practice Conference on March 15, 2014 that was well

attended. Several of our own APN/PA's presented including Linda Juretschke

APN, Daria Ruffolo APN, Joshua Radi PA, and Patrice Murray APN

Ann Briggs CRNA presented "Nausea in the Clinical Setting" at the March, 2014

quarterly meeting

Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations are completed twice a year. Currently

performing Spring Review.

Magnet Ambassador Council MAC Co-Chairs:

Theresa Pavone, DNP, RN

Mary Lang, MSN, RN

Nurse Excellence Award sub committee planned event

Nurses' Week Celebration sub committee planning event

Discuss Nurse Practice Model

Nursing Practice Model brainstorm sessions

Discuss volunteer opportunities

Change Fatigue presentation requested and presented

ENT and Neurosciences

Every May there is a special week put aside to celebrate and honor those who have

answered the call to care for others. I am extremely proud to recognize the nursing

staff in ENT and Neurosciences and acknowledge the tremendous work that you do

on a daily basis in providing exemplary care for our patients at Loyola. In my short

time at Loyola I have been very impressed by the professionalism, team work, and

overall care demonstrated by the nurses in these areas and I look forward to continu-

ing on that path in working with you moving forward. Happy Nurse’s

Week! Thanks for all that you do!

Sincerely,

Mike Hagins – Practice Director Neurosciences and ENT Clinics

LOC General Surgery

It has been a great pleasure to work with such wonderful

nursing staff. Each and every one of you deserve to be

praised every day!

Thank you for your continuous dedication and providing

the best care for our patients.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Tina

Oral Health

To a wonderful group of Ladies that put forth ex-

cellence and great care to the Oral Health Patients!

Your compassion and dedication truly shine every

day!

It is my honor to have such a wonderful team to

work with!

Tina

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Nurse Link Staff

Executive Editor: Rose Lach

Managing Editors: Teri Boland

Joyce Despe

Linda Flemm

Josey Pudwill

Continuing Education Opportunities

Perinatal Center:

AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course May 29 & 30 08:30 to 4:30, SSOM Room 170

For further information or questions, please call the Loyola University Perinatal Center at 708-327-9050.

Oakbrook Terrace Medical Center Thanks for all you continue to do every day for

your patients and Loyola. Happy Nurses Week!

Kathi and Terri

Oakbrook Terrace Primary Care and OB/GYN

Happy Nurses Week! Know that what you do for

your patients and the practice is truly appreciated.

Kathi and Terri

Oakbrook Terrace Center for Children’s Health

Thank you for all that you do every day to care for

the youngest of our patients, the future genera-

tions. Happy Nurses Week!

Kathi

Elmhurst

Know that your daily efforts to care for your pa-

tients and each other do not go unnoticed. Happy

Nurses Week!

Kathi

Elmhurst North Happy Nurses Week! Enjoy the week and know that all the work that you do on a daily basis is ap-preciated

Kathi

Oak Park Medical

Thank you for all of your efforts in caring for your

patients and the practice. Happy Nurses Week!

Kathi