Loma Linda University School of Nursing News
June 22, 2000
- Success in Learning: Individualized Pathways Program (SLIPP) assists nursing students who are facing challenges
- School of Nursing commencement
- More School of Nursing commencement pictures
- Sigma Theta Tau chapter holds annual induction ceremony
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Nursing graduate program on U.S. News list of top programs in the nation for 2001
Success in Learning: Individualized Pathways Program (SLIPP) assists nursing students who are facing challenges
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Christina Bishop (left), a nursing student in the Success in Learning: Individualized Pathways Program (SLIPP), discusses her progress with Charlie Jo Morgan, PhD, RN, assistant professor and coordinator for the program. |
Christina Bishop knew from the time she was a small child that she wanted to be a nurse.
"I grew up with a cousin who is a year older than I am," she says, "and I was constantly putting bandages on him and pretending to be a nurse."
After entering college, she talked to advisors at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), and took courses that would prepare her to enter the nursing program there.
"However," she remembers, "their program only accepts 60 students each year, and there were always an average of 400 applicants."
After attending CSUSB for four years with no guarantee of being accepted into their program she began to become discouraged, and considered graduating with a degree in liberal studies.
Then a friend suggested she apply to the Loma Linda University School of Nursing. "My first reaction was that I wouldn't be accepted, so why should I try," she recalls.
However, after applying to Loma Linda University and meeting with Ernestine Dew, RN, PHN, director of admissions and recruitment for the School of Nursing, her life would soon change.
"Ms. Dew and Dr. Condon [Vaneta Condon, PhD, RN, associate professor and SLIPP director] told me that I would be a good candidate for the SLIPP," says Ms. Bishop."
The program, Success in Learning: Individualized Pathways Program (SLIPP), was created to assist those desiring to become nurses who face financial or educational challenges, and those from nationalities underrepresented in the profession.
Students accepted into the program benefit from a curriculum that is designed to help them succeed. According to Dr. Condon, SLIPP students are taught study and test-taking skills, and receive tutoring. Those who qualify receive financial aid.
Charlie Jo Morgan, PhD, RN, assistant professor, is a member of the committee that evaluates SLIPP candidates.
"The program was made possible," she says, "by a three-year grant from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. The title of the grant is "Nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds."
According to Ms. Dew, candidates that are low-income, first-generation college students from a group underrepresented in nursing, or a single parent have priority for SLIPP acceptance.
Ms. Bishop was thrilled when she learned she'd been accepted into the School of Nursing.
The first quarter she was on the Loma Linda campus (in September of 1999) she took critical thinking and study skills, introduction to nursing, nutrition, medical terminology, nursing math, ABLE II (reading skills), and computer skills courses.
She soon met other SLIPP students who soon become a support group as they faced challenges of nursing school.
"We're always there for each other," she says. "We often study together, and this has helped all of us to succeed."
Being on a Christian campus has also made an impact on Ms. Bishop. "The teachers have prayer in class and before tests," she says. "The atmosphere here is wonderful."
The support she has received in the School has helped Ms. Bishop blossom. She has been elected for a position as an officer--social vice president for her junior class, and has received excellent grades in fundamentals of nursing, basic skills course, pathophysiology, and gerontology. She has also completed a religion course called "Adventist Heritage of Religion and Health, taught by Merlin Burt.
"The religion course was interesting," she says. "We learned about the history of the Adventist Church, and how Loma Linda began."
Dr. Morgan remembers meeting Ms Bishop for the first time. "Christina was very quiet when I first met her. However, it wasn't long before I knew she would make a terrific nurse. She sat on the front row of class, and drank in every word."
Ms. Bishop is grateful to Loma Linda for making it possible for her to pursue her dream. "I remember my first patient," she says with wonder. "She was so thankful for the small things I did for her. It was so rewarding."
The School of Nursing is actively seeking participants to join the Success in Learning: Individualized Pathways Program.
Interested applicants should contact the office of admissions in the School of Nursing by calling (909) 558-4923, or call Vaneta Condon, SLIPP director, (909) 558-4360, extension 83826 for further information.
School of Nursing commencement
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| Maribeth Spoelstra (right) is presented with the Dean's Award, Graduate, by Helen Emori King, PhD, RN, dean of the School of Nursing. | Melissa A. Andregg sings a musical selection during the commencement ceremony. | |
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| Classmates Elaine Joe (left) and Allison Jackson pose for the camera prior to the processional. | Angela Miracle is the 6,000th School of Nursing graduate since the School began in 1905. |
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Donna McNeese-Smith, EdD, CNAA, RN, presents the keynote address during the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Gamma Alpha Chapter induction ceremony on June 8. |
Sigma Theta Tau chapter holds annual induction ceremony
The Gamma Alpha Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing held its annual induction ceremony on June 8, in the Wong Kerlee International Conference Center.
The keynote speaker for the evening was Donna McNeese-Smith, EdD, CNAA, RN, who is on the faculty of the University of California, Los Angeles School of Nursing. The title of Dr. McNeese-Smith's presentation was "Leadership of the Nursing Profession in the 21st Century."
She gave examples of nursing leaders, and encouraged attendees to summarize their goals and to keep them at the forefront of their professional activities; and to find a job in nursing where they feel rewarded because, she said, "Nursing is too wonderful a profession to feel unhappy at work."
Following Dr. McNeese-Smith's presentation, the following individuals were recognized:
Marybeth Navas and Cynthia Sommer received the Clarice Woodward Award for Excellence in Writing for "Providing Effective Pain Control," which was published in Federal Practitioner in March, 1999.
Patricia Potheir received a Research Award for "Chemotherapy-associated Anxiety From the Perspective of Patients and Nurses: a Qualitative Study."
Also receiving a Research Award was Judith Peters, for "A Qualitative Study of Registered Nurses Returning to School for a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing."
Research Conference Sponsorship Awards were given to nursing students Marielou Elvinor F. Belocura, a senior, and Ivan Isaac Jude Trinidad Cruz Jr., a junior.
Following the awards presentations, the following nurses were inducted into the honor society:
Community leaders: Deborah Cole and Marlene Lopez; graduate students: Faith Bunch, Lois Clarkson, Christine Kurunathan, and Deborah Saknit; undergraduate students: Melissa Andregg, Tanuja Choudhary, Krista Corey, Marie DeThomas, Amanda Downs, Lady Merlou Florido, Su-En Li, Martha Lopez, Karen MacLeod, Stephanie McMasters, Amy Marks, Angelyn Miracle, Jennifer Neira, Lori Nicola, Martin Nielsen, Jorely Ocampo, Jonalyn Rastrollo, Charleen Sanchez, Pamela Sircar, Elizabeth Spencer, Darrell Stucky, Tosha Viega, Jennifer Villaneuva, Jennifer Wagner, Joan Walker, and Karen Zamora.
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| Officers in the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Gamma Alpha Chapter, are called to the front of the auditorium during the annual induction ceremony. | ||
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| Community leaders, and graduate and undergraduate students pose for a group photo after being inducted into Sigma Theta Tau. |
School of Nursing students receive scholarships, awards
Students in the School of Nursing were recognized during an awards chapel on May 24, one of the final chapels for the school year. Following are the awards:
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| Pictured, from left, Kimberly Williams-Rosburough, Laila Ingheim, and Jennifer Cavanaugh receive the ASDAN Award, presented by Michael Burton, MSN, RN, assistant professor of nursing. |
Alumni merit scholarships ($1,500)--Lori Nicola and Judy Soh
Association of Seventh-day Adventist Nurses (ASDAN) ($1,000 matching funds): Jennifer Cavanaugh, Laila Ingheim, and Kimberly Williams
Beaver Medical scholarship ($500)--Martin Nielsen
Catherine Christiansen scholarship ($1,000)--Shoko Okado and Rosie Saran.
Ellen Rickard Memorial scholarship ($500)--Ivan Cruz.
Heart awards--Ivan Cruz, Janelle Sylvester, Kristie Herring, Joanna Shedd, Diana Iniguez, Marielou Belocura, Tim Nelson, Zelne Zamora, Jan Nick, Bonnie Thiel, Roshann Ibe, and Cynthia Garcia
Marjorie Anderson Jesse scholarship ($5,000)--Kelsie Evans, Emely Leal, and Sharmel Weerasinghe
Lena Pond scholarship (varying amounts)--David Ayala, Tricia Gipson, Misty Lodevico, Angelyn Miracle, Dominador Nicolas, Jamila Ponder, Janelle Sylvester, Jeanette Tupper, Shannon Varner, Kimberly Williams-Rosburough, and Karen Zamora
Rosie Voss scholarship ($3,000)--Angelika Ashburn, Damaris Nyirabaligira, and Tonya Parmley.
United Negro Fund--Janelle Sylvester was nominated to apply for this scholarship.
Woodall scholarship ($3,000)--Kathy Do , Sun Hong , Ly Quyen, and Joey Rewald
Scholarships selected by the undergraduate faculty council:
Emori scholarship ($5,000)--Lorena Gomez
Lucile Lewis ($1,000)--Kara Burr.
Maxine Atteberry ($1,000)--Deanna Bollen
RN/BS award ($250)--Judy Soh.
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Damaris Nyirabaligira (left) receives a Special Achievement Award from Shirani de Alwis-Chand, EdD, director, Teaching Learning Center. |
Webb scholarship ($1,600 per quarter up to six quarters)--Kara Burr and Dorothy Nguyen
Angel of Care award ($1,000)--Ivan Cruz
The following students were recognized for their participation in the annual phonathon--Jennifer Cavanaugh, Amber Coe, Shakira Durham, and Sabrina Sinclair.
The following students were recognized for being peer tutors or study group leaders--Eva Arizaga, Kara Burr, Andrew Chinnock, Marie De Thomas, Lady Florido, Lorena Gomez, Roshann Ibe, Ann Mijares, Monica Murrell, Jennifer Neira, Dorothy Nguyen, Lori Nicola, Damaris Nyirabaligira, Shoko Okado, Sarah Pelzel, Marcia Pineda, Joey Rewald, Saul Saavedra, Altaira Schuh, Raj Sidhu, Tricia Sigler, Pam Sircar, Darrell Stucky, Jennifer Tieu, Carrie Troesh, and Deborah Wilson.
Alumni merit scholarships recognize alumni and students for outstanding achievement. A few of the areas include mentoring, leadership, high professional standards, critical thinking, culturally sensitive care giving, 3.7 or higher GPA, creative work, and commitment to the nursing profession.
Alumni scholarships are presented each year by the Alumni Association to financially needy students who qualify academically, are working to meet as much of their own expenses as possible, and represent the values of Loma Linda University.
Lena Pond scholarship
Lena T. Pond, RN, devoted her life to nursing. This scholarship arose from her desire to help young people interested in the nursing profession and to benefit the local community. It is awarded to students from Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Beaver Medical scholarship
The Beaver Medical Clinic Foundation presents a $500 scholarship to a registered nurse candidate attending the School of Nursing.
Phonathon
A special thank you was given to those who helped raise money for student scholarships.
Peer tutor/study group leader
School of Nursing students give of their time to assist other students to become successful in learning by either tutoring them individually, or leading in a study group for a particular class.
Angel of Care award
This scholarship was established in memory of Carrie Anderson by the Anderson family. It is given to a junior student who has financial need and is recognized by faculty and students for his or her concern, care, and compassion to patients.
Association of Seventh-day Adventist Nurses (ASDAN)
The ASDAN award is given to students pursuing a degree within the Adventist educational system who plan on a life of nursing service.
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Tim Nelson (left) and Tonya Parmley (center), receive their award from Mended Hearts. The presenter is Mended Hearts representative Lavaun Sutton. |
Maxine Atteberry scholarship
Ms. Atteberry was dean of the School of Nursing from 1956 to 1969. This award, established in her memory by family and friends, is given for outstanding academic and clinical work.
Catherine Christiansen scholarship
The Catherine Christiansen scholarship, established by an alumna and her husband in memory of his mother, is presented annually to outstanding international students or students planning to go into mission service.
Class of 1966 mentor scholarship award
This scholarship was set up by the Class of 1966 to nurture the role of mentoring and teaching among nursing students. It is hoped that this scholarship will stimulate students to consider a future in nursing education.
Emori scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Emori family from monies received from the United States government in reparation for time the family spent in an internment camp during World War II. It was established in gratitude for the opportunities that the members of the family have enjoyed in the United States, as well as for the excellent education they received at Loma Linda University.
Marjorie Anderson Jesse scholarship
Marjorie and Claran Jesse established this scholarship for Seventh-day Adventist students who are U.S. citizens and who have financial need in spite of their working to meet educational expenses. They remember when they were students working many hours in the hospital to cover their expenses because their families could not help them financially.
Lucile Lewis award
In honor of former faculty member Lucile Lewis, RN, this award is presented annually to a junior student who has demonstrated outstanding clinical and academic performance in nursing practice.
Mended Hearts award
Mended Hearts, Inc., exists primarily as a support group for people with heart problems. Most members have had open heart surgery or are members of a heart patient's family.
Outstanding RN/BS award
The RN/BS award was established by the faculty and is presented to the senior registered nurse student who has demonstrated exceptional competence in scholarship and in the clinical practice of nursing.
Ellen Rickard Memorial scholarship
The Rickard scholarship was established by Vernon Rickard, MD, and his wife in memory of their daughter, Ellen, who was killed while studying in France. This award is presented to a student who demonstrates a commitment to the ideal of service by his or her involvement in community service.
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The following students (pictured, from left), each received an Alumni Scholarship: Candy Hamp, Alicia Munoz, Betzi Butler, Amber Coe, Sarah Parra, Ellen D'Errico, Ivan Cruz, Dorothy Nguyen, Sarah Pelzel, Shannon Varner, and Janelle Sylvester. |
Rosie Voss scholarship
This scholarship is funded by a trust established by Rosie Voss Conklin, a graduate from Madison College School of Nursing in Tennessee. Because she and her sister had a challenging time financially while they were student nurses, she set up a fund to help student nurses who don't have the financial support of their families.
Webb scholarship
The Webb scholarship is funded by a trust left to the School of Nursing by Mr. and Mrs. Valah Webb, two friends of the School of Nursing who lived in Grand Terrace until their death. The scholarship honors two exceptional sophomore students who display outstanding promise as nurses academically and clinically.
Harry M. Woodall scholarship
This scholarship is given to students with financial need who are in good academic standing. Mr. Woodall's wife was a School of Nursing graduate.
Nursing graduate program on U.S. News list of top programs in the nation for 2001
The LLU graduate nursing degree program has been listed in the U.S. News list of top programs in the nation.
According to a description of how the schools were ranked, U.S. News states that master's and doctoral programs were ranked by reputation. "U.S. News surveyed the dean or top administrator and at least one other administrator or faculty member at each school and asked them to rank the programs they were familiar with in their particular discipline."
Disciplines ranked by reputation are evaluated every third year--and this year health-care pro grams were evaluated.
A perfect score is 5.0 (distinguished). LLU's graduate nursing program received a score of 2.9.
The top score, earned by the University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, was 4.7.
Helen E. King, PhD, RN, is dean of the School of Nursing, and Lois Van Cleve, PhD, RN, professor, associate dean, graduate pro gram in nursing.
For a complete list, log onto <http://www.usnews.com/ usnews/edu/beyond/gradrank/gbnursin.htm>.
According to Dr. King, the School of Nursing is gaining a reputation for excellence in research, as well, and is now in the top 40 schools of nursing receiving funding from the National Institutes of Health.
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