<strong>Nursing</strong> Annual Report <strong>2010</strong>Structural EmpowermentAdvancement of Formal EducationThe <strong>Nursing</strong> Strategic Plan has set a goal ofincreasing the number of BSN nurses to 43%at the Harrisburg Campus and 37% at theCommunity Campus in <strong>2010</strong>. This goal wassuccessfully achieved and is part of anoverall goal to achieve 46% at Harrisburgand 40% at Community by 2013.Bachelors of Science in <strong>Nursing</strong> Graduates:Chamberlain CollegeJennifer Lenosky, Main 10Angela Mader, PSCUEastern UniversityNjameh Baxley, CINTEmily Anderson, CTUAltair DaSilva, CTOTina Messner, CTOAmy Reisinger, CTUMandie Sampson, CTOElizabeth Welch, CTUChristina Wilson, PSCUMillersville UniversityMaggie Cruse, Rehab UnitHawar Sayed, Main 5Penn State UniversityMarva Richmond, Main 5Esther Smith, Rehab UnitYork College of PennsylvaniaTina Daniels, NICUMasters of Science in <strong>Nursing</strong> Graduates:Mary Lou Mortimer, MSN, RNC NICU,Mansfield University Nurse EducatorKimberly Martin, Pediatrics MSN in<strong>Nursing</strong> Education, Walden UniversitySpecialty CertificationThe <strong>Nursing</strong> Strategic Plan has set a goal tocontinually increase the number of nurseswith specialty certification. The goal for<strong>2010</strong> was 33% at both campuses. TheProfessional Development Council ledefforts to increase the number of certifiednurses by gaining approval for upfrontpayment of the certification exam. As aresult, the both campuses have met orexceeded the yearly goal.TOTAL PERCENTAGE OFDIRECT CARE CERTIFIED NURSESNurses Achieving Specialty Certification:Oncology <strong>Nursing</strong> (OCN)Jamie Weeder, OSBGary Anders, OSBCardiac Surgical Certification(CSC - additional certificationfor CCRNs)Barb Hammar, CTICUSandra Myers, CTICUCardiac Vascular <strong>Nursing</strong> (RN-BC)Shannon Weges, CINTSantina Sperling, CINTJennifer Everhart, CTPONjameh Baxley, CINTKatie Shradley, CTUCritical Care <strong>Nursing</strong> (CCRN)Gina Recce, CGH ICUKristy Foremny, CGH ICUEmergency <strong>Nursing</strong> (CEN)Liya Arustamyan, CGH EDAmanda Kauffman, CGH EDJaima Brown, HH EDInpatient Obstetrics <strong>Nursing</strong>Certification (OB-NCC)Candi Le Beau, Labor and DeliveryJolene Skoczynski, Labor and DeliveryDana Dolan, Labor and DeliveryShawnee Jones, Labor and DeliveryCourtney Dyer, Labor and DeliveryInternational Board CertifiedLactation Consultant (IBCLC)Julianne Reiner, RN, Lactation Consultant,IV Therapy (CRNI)Nicole Ascani, IV TeamDianne Enders, IV TeamKelly Wolfkill, IV TeamMaternal Newborn <strong>Nursing</strong>(RNC-MNN)Sarah Herwig, MaternityAmber LeCadre, MaternityMegan Scott, MaternityJanet Neway, MaternitySherri Phillips, MaternityJulie Reiner, MaternityDeborah Adlon, MaternityMedical Surgical <strong>Nursing</strong> (CMSRN)Lauren Bowser, Float PoolRebecca Strayer, Float PoolAshley Krawczyk, Main 5Liam Copus, Main 5Jessica Watts, Main 5Sharon Weidler, CGH <strong>Nursing</strong> SupervisorDiane Morelli, PSCUMichelle Snelbaker, Float PoolSimin Nejabati, CTU14
Neonatal <strong>Nursing</strong> (RNC-NIC)Brooke Pribilla-Hentz, NICUKelly Weller, NICUNeuroscience <strong>Nursing</strong> (CNRN)Gabrielle DiMemmo, Main 5Pediatric <strong>Nursing</strong> (CPN)Jennifer Eby, PediatricsProgressive Care Certified <strong>Nursing</strong>(PCCN)Carol Jacobs, N10/Toxicology/PCUOrthopedic <strong>Nursing</strong> (ONC)Tina Keck, Main 10Jennifer Souders, OSBTita Domingos, Main 10Janet Huston, OSBCareer Development Pathway:The Career Development Committee hasimplemented many initiatives to promoteand improve the Career DevelopmentPathway process. A successful CoachesWorkshop was held and attended by 40participants. The committee clarifiedrequirements for research and evidencebasedpractice requirements. Beginningin 2011, the Research Council will provideguidance to potential RN4 candidatesregarding these requirements. These initiativeshave proved successful with approval of 10new nurses at Level 3 and one new nurseat Level 4:New CDP RN3 Nurses:Jennifer Litman, Labor and DeliveryPetra Hammaker, NICUSheena Dellinger, Float PoolSerry Jean Villaraza, Main 10Kimberly Nardis, NICUBrenda Carrasco, MSICUAnne Kurutz, Float PoolBarrie Lynn Painter, Float PoolRoxanne Klinger, HospiceYvonne Hoke, Float PoolCDP RN3 Advanced to RN4:Catherine Schneck, CG PACU<strong>Nursing</strong> Grand RoundsThe Pride Council is responsible for coordinating the monthly <strong>Nursing</strong> Grand Rounds presentations at each campus. Each montha nursing unit is responsible for providing a presentation that highlights their clinical area. It provides opportunities for nurses to sharetheir knowledge and expertise across the system.<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong> Grand Rounds PresentationsJanuary The Healthy Woman and the WomanCare Advantage: WomanCare Resource CenterTo You, Your Family and Your PatientFebruary A Day in the Life of a Home Care Nurse Home CareMarch Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation Heart TeamApril Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome: Rare but Serious Disorder North 9May Are Your Patients Cath Lab Ready? Cath LabJune Hypercarbia in the Post Surgical Patient PACU/SPUJuly Acute Coronary Syndrome: Prehospital through CTICU CTICUAugust Pain Management: An Orthopedic Nurse’s Call Main 10September Care of the Knee Surgery Patient OSBOctober Antibiotic Management of the Acute Patient Casey Pinto, CRNPNovember Me oh My, it's an MI Cardiac Interventional UnitDecember EBP Thrives on CTO CTO15