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Page 16 New Jersey Nurse & Institute for Nursing Newsletter June 2022 The Nurse Antigone – Voices from the Chorus Donna M. Fahey MSN, MFA, RN, CNL, HNB-BC, CHPN On March 17, 2022, over ZOOM, a story began called The Nurse Antigone, produced by Theatre of War Productions. Antigone stands in front of a mythic palace moments after a civil war has ended. Antigone struggles with the consequences of war, demanding justice for the dead before a false sense of normalcy envelops the land. Her world desperately wants peace, but for Antigone, it would mean forgetting and ignoring the cost. Antigone wants to bury her brother, now an enemy of the winning side, but will face her own death if she does. The play unfolds before a chorus of nurses, recruited from the frontlines of the pandemic, who quickly resonate with Antigone's spirit. Like her, these nurses have endured years of 'war’ facing challenges in providing care equitably for their patients. After the riveting performance, the spectators are invited to a post-performance discussion, answering the question, "What resonated with you?" The audience of over 1000 join the play's chorus to unravel the shared meaning. They are moved by Antigone's larger-than-life emotions as she gives voice to parallel experiences. "I am not sure I can take any more bad news," resonates with a weary nursing profession bracing against the pandemic wave after wave. There is also betrayal. Antigone has lost faith in her King. Nurses feel betrayed by family and their community who reacted against mask mandates and vaccine requirements. They also share Antigone's anguish as she wrestles between doing what is right and doing what she is told to do, recalling impossible decisions about allocating limited resources. Antigone realizes that she cannot win. Either choice will divide her family and society. When Antigone is buried alive for her actions, she symbolizes a nurse’s experience of being buried by work or drowning underneath conflicting demands. The play is faithful to Sophocles' intent to mimic the world's people, places, and conditions. Antigone articulates and validates what is difficult for her audience to express. This helps the audience find their voice. "There is healing and hope – not in the plays, which are bloody and despairing, but in the people who come together to bear witness" (Doerries, 2016, p 55). Nurses everywhere need to bear witness and tell their own story. Locally, sharing will provide emotional release and strengthen belonging. Globally, these stories can foster awareness and change. The pandemic is tragic but does not need to be a tragedy. Be the voice of the chorus. Dare to talk about it, have empathy and depth of feeling. Together we can move through and choose a better ending. Need inspiration? Register with Theater of War Productions to attend the next live performance of The Nurse Antigone. View a recording of Clinicians in Crisis, a candid discussion on how Hollywood can help enhance the public's understanding of what the healthcare workforce has experienced throughout this pandemic (Hollywood Health and Society, 2022). Watch a series of podcasts called Breaking Point: Voices from the Front Lines of the Pandemic, “an unfiltered snapshot of this unprecedented moment in time” (Center for the Advancement of Palliative Care, n.d., para 1) that paints a picture of how we can chart a way forward (CAPC, n.d.). References Center for Advancing Palliative Care (CAPC). Breaking Point – Voices from the front line of the pandemic [Podcasts]. https://www.capc.org/podcasts/breaking-point/ Doerries, B. (2016). Healing the invisible wounds of war with Greek tragedy. History’s Ghosts, 33(3) 54-64. Doi: 10.1215/07402775-371296p Hollywood Health and Society, USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center (February 9, 2022). Clinicians in Crisis: Healthcare Workers Are Suffering; TV Stories Can Help. https:// hollywoodhealthandsociety.org/events/clinicians-crisis-healthcare-workers-aresuffering-tv-stories-can-help Theatre of War Productions (n.d.) The Nurse Antigone. https://theaterofwar.com/projects Nurse Leaders Need Mentors Too Danielle Fitzgerald, BSN, RN, ONC Nursing is a profession with an abundance of specialties, career routes, and opportunities, so how does a nurse navigate this vast field? There is always discussion around advancements and the propulsion of the profession, but the importance of uplifting peers in professional development and growth is also noteworthy. Mentors are often spoken about in terms of guiding individuals with clinical aspirations, but how about those individuals who want to pursue nursing administration or nursing leadership? Mentoring upcoming nurse leaders is critical to the future of nursing not only because many nurses in management are expected to retire in the next few years, but also because a nurse manager’s leadership style directly affects nurse satisfaction and a nurse’s outlook on the profession (Hughes, 2018). Aspiring and current nurse leaders who want to further climb the leadership ladder need mentors in order to develop the skillset required to lead successful teams. A mentor is someone knowledgeable, experienced in a given role, and who is able to usher a mentee towards achieving their professional goals (Saletnik, 2018). Mentorship introduces the mentee to new ideas and opportunities through their experienced counterpart. This trusted relationship may be official and formally agreed upon or unofficial as in an experienced colleague offering consistent advice. Regardless, fostering a relationship with a mentor prior to or during a transition into a variety of leadership roles such as nurse manager, director, and even chief nursing officer can offer insight on what to expect and how to prepare for developing the qualities of a good leader. Inexperienced nurse leaders may look to their mentors for advice on handling difficult conversations, solving issues, and leading their teams effectively. Ultimately, mentorship promotes camaraderie by empowering nurses within the community. The development of competent transformational nurse leaders is a critical aspect for the advancement of the nursing profession and leads to positive outcomes in both staff retention by fostering a healthy work environment and in patient safety through high-quality care (Heller et al., 2004). Ideally, mentoring upcoming leaders about how to become transformational leaders instead of transactional or autocratic ones can have lasting benefits for the entire team in terms of “improv[ing] nursing and organizational outcomes” (Clavelle & Prado- Inzerillo, 2018). Finding a trusted mentor not only involves becoming an active participant in shared governance at your current organization, making the effort to develop mentor or mentee relationships with nurse leaders at your facility, but it may also entail networking and joining professional organizations like NJSNA. The success of the profession is closely linked to the success of our colleagues and the support provided to each other’s endeavors. When the time comes to pass the torch, mentorship helps ensure that the future of nursing falls into the hands of well-prepared and well-educated nurses. References Clavelle, J. T., & Prado-Inzerillo, M. (2018, November 30). Inspire other through transformational leadership. American Nurse. https://www.myamericannurse.com/ inspire-transformational-leadership/ Heller, B,, Drenkard, K., Esposito-Herr, M., Romano, C., Tom, S., & Valentine, N. (2004). Educating Nurses for Leadership Roles. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 35(5), 203-210. Hughes, V. (2018). What are the Barriers to Effective Nurse Leadership? A Review. Athens Journal of Health, 5(1), 7-20. https://doi.org/10.30958/ajh.5-1-1 Saletnik, L. (2018). The Importance of Mentoring. [Editorial]. AORN Journal, 108(4), 354- 356. https://doi.org/10.1002/aorn.12386
June 2022 New Jersey Nurse & Institute for Nursing Newsletter Page 17 Institute for Nursing 2022 Scholarship Awardees Left to right Brenna Ruoff, Viktoriia Dmytruk, Marshal Oyama, Gianna Glover, Sandy Foley, Flora Ajayi, Elouse Desir, Taylor Rossi, Keisha Cogdell Sandy Foley, DNP, RN Chair, Institute for Nursing This year the Institute for Nursing (IFN), the foundation of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA), awarded $15,000 in scholarships to 14 New Jersey nurses and nursing students. The 2022 educational scholarships were presented to the awardees at the NJSNA Annual Meeting on May 7, 2022. Through its fundraising efforts one of the IFN’s goals comes to fruition awarding educational scholarships. The IFN’s ability to award scholarships to the nurses across NJ is ultimately a powerful catalyst to improve the health and wellness of the NJ consumers as well as to enrich the recipient’s body of knowledge. Since 1989, the IFN has awarded more than a half of a million dollars in scholarships to nursing students who are aspiring to become a Registered Nurse (RN) or RNs who desire to continue their education in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. The IFN welcomes donations for our scholarship program IFN Donation. The 2023 scholarship applications will be accepted in early 2023, so consider encouraging a nursing student to apply for a scholarship or if you are continuing your education consider applying for a scholarship. Congratulations to all awardees! Brenna Ruoff will be attending The University of Hartford in the fall pursuing her Bachelor of Science Nursing degree, She received the Valerie E. Yahn Endowment Scholarship. Elouse E. Desir is pursuing her BSN degree from Saint Elizabeth University. She received a Sylvia C. Edge Endowment Scholarship. Gianna M. Glover will be graduating from the College of New Jersey (TCNJ) with her BSN degree. She has received a Sylvia C. Edge Endowment Scholarship. Victoriia Dmytruk currently attends Montclair State University where she will be graduating with her BSN degree was presented with the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency Scholarship. Gabriella Giannetta is a student at Stockton University pursing her BSN degree was presented with the IFN General Scholarship. Flora Ajyi is a NJSNA Region 3 member who is currently pursuing her Doctoral Degree at the University of Cincinnati. She had received the Lucille Joel Scholarship. Sanjana Patal is completing her BSN degree at Seton Hall university College of Nursing who has received the Mary Germain Scholarship. Keisha Cogdell is a NJSNA Region 4 member and has been recently elected VP of Membership for the region. She is currently enrolled in the Post-Doctoral System Executive Leadership Fellow Program at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing and was awarded the Meridian Health Care Systems Jean Marshal Scholar Award. Maria Flores is a NJSNA Region 2 member, currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration at Rutgers University. She is the recipient of the NJSNA Region 2 Memorial scholarship. Kelly LoPresti is a NJSNA Region 2 member. She is currently enrolled in the Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program at William Paterson University. Kelly has been awarded the NJSNA Region 2 Memorial scholarship. Sierra Smith is a first year BSN student at Bloomfield College. She is a member of the Nursing Students Organization and the National Society of Leadership and Success. Sierra has received the Newark City Hospital School of Nursing Scholarship. Sheri Boone is a Region 5 NJSNA member and is currently enrolled in an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program at Rowan University. Sheri is the recipient of the Barbara Chamberlain Scholarship. Marshal Oyama is a second year BSN student at Caldwell University. Marshal is the recipient of the Barbara Chamberlain Scholarship Taylor Rossi is currently enrolled in an Adult Geriatric Nurse practitioner program at The College of New Jersey. Taylor has received the Dr. Dely Po Go Scholarship. She is a Region 6 NJSNA member, serving as VP to Congress on Policy and Practice for the region. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, grade point average, and leadership potential. The Institute awards scholarships ranging $500-$1000 annually. Scholarships may be applied toward tuition, books and academic fees only. GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP: Open to all high school graduates or adult students who meet the above eligibility requirements. LUCILLE JOEL: Open to RN’s pursuing a master’s degree in nursing having an interest in health policy or psychiatric/mental health nursing. Applicants must document this interest in Section VI of the application and meet the above eligibility requirements. ARTHUR L. DAVIS PUBLISHING AGENCY, INC.: Open to all high school graduates or adult students who are enrolled in or applying to an associate degree, baccalaureate, or diploma nursing program in New Jersey and to all RNs pursuing a higher degree in nursing and who meet the above eligibility requirements. THE NEWARK CITY HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP: Open to New Jersey residents enrolled as a sophomore or above in a Registered Nurse program or upper division degree in nursing and who meet the eligibility requirements above. MARY GERMAIN: Open to students who currently reside in Monmouth or Middlesex counties who are pursuing a generic or upper division baccalaureate degree in nursing and meet the above Eligibility requirements. MERIDIAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS JEAN MARSHALL SCHOLAR AWARD: Open to RN’s pursuing a master’s degree or higher in nursing who meet the above eligibility requirements. REGION 2 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Open to any registered nurse in Region 2 that have been a member for a year pursuing a RN to BSN or a higher degree in nursing and who meet the above eligibility requirements. (Region 2 is Bergen and Hudson Counties) THE DR. BENJAMIN EVANS GRANT: A $500 Grant for a Registered Nurse enrolled in a DNP Program to support their DNP Project. DR. BARBARA CHAMBERLAIN SCHOLARSHIP: Open to RN’s pursuing a BSN degree or higher in nursing who meet the above eligibility requirements. DR. DELY PO GO SCHOLARSHIP: Any Registered Nurse who is pursuing a BSN degree or higher in nursing who meeting the above eligibility requirements. SYLVIA C. EDGE ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP: Open to all student nurses of African descent with documented financial need. All applicants must be New Jersey residents currently enrolled in diploma, associate, or baccalaureate nursing programs located in New Jersey. THE VALERIE E. YAHN ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP is available to High school students from Region 5 (Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester & Salem counties). INSTITUTE FOR NURSING SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES 2022 INSTITUTE FOR NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS ELIGIBILITY: All applicants must be New Jersey residents and must be enrolled (not waiting to hear) in a diploma, associate, baccalaureate, or masters nursing program located in the State of New Jersey or in a nursing doctoral program or a related field, preferably located in the State of New Jersey. RN’s must be members of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (please provide your member number).
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