NURSING EDUCATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
Monday, February 8, 2016
8:00-10:00 a.m.
Clark College at WSU, Room 124
Members Present:, Cheryl Snodgrass, Committee Chair, PeaceHealth SW Medical Center; Rebecca Kendrick, Ft. Vancouver Convalescent Center; Wendy Jones, Ft. Vancouver Convalescent Center; Dave Brantley, Manor Care; Lida Dekker, WSU-Vancouver; Rebecca Kendrick, Ft. Vancouver Convalescent Center; Gail Helland-Weeks, PeaceHealth SW Medical Center and Natalie Burke, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center.
Members Absent: Pat McClure, WSNA; Deborah Bernal, Gentiva Health Services; Linda Eddy, WSU-Vancouver; Jared Williamson, PeaceHealth; Randy Dalton, Community Home Health & Hospice; Lori Hutchison, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center; Erin Schmidt, PeaceHealth SW Medical Center; Kate Williams, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center; Erin Robbins, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center; Sandy Heresa, Kaiser Permanente;
Clark College: Cindy Myers, Director of Nursing; Professors Lisa Aepfelbacher; Susan Nieman, Linda Valenzuela; Mary Ellen Pierce and Deb Hendrickson; Diane Lucia, Lab Coordinator; Jackie Vigeon, Clinical Placement Manger; Brenda Walstead, Interim Dean of Business and Health Sciences; Adriana Thomas, Health e-Workforce Manager.
Committee Chair Cheryl Snodgrass called the meeting to order at 8:10 a.m. Introductions were made.
The September 28, 2015 meeting minutes were approved by the committee.
Business and Health Sciences Updates - Brenda Walstead, Interim Dean of Business and Health Sciences.
Brenda reported on progress towards the DTA/MRP, she reported that the DTA will be the perfect degree for seamless transfer to WSU-V and will allow students to accomplish a BSN in 4 years. Departmental agreements have been reached regarding incorporation of the general university requirements with the exception of Humanities, specifically related to ethics courses. Angie has presented to the college Curriculum committee for approval. Headway seems to have been made with general studies faculty gaining understanding the courses necessary to achieve an MSN qualify nursing faculty to teach these general credits. The DTA/MRP has the support statewide of the SBCTC (State Board of Community and Technical Colleges). The AAG has also reviewed and approved the credentials of having nursing faculty teach GUR (General University Requirements) materials.
The newest proposal is being presented at college Curriculum Committee meeting on Monday. Nursing faculty are scheduled to attend in support of the proposal. The AHE president is in support of the proposal.
Lisa Aepfelbacher stated that if there any further delays by Clark in adopting the new curriculum, the second wave of statewide adoption will be missed. This will result in a risk of loss of students applying to our program. It takes time to adopt new curriculum. Brenda commented that it might be possible to adopt the change with credits taught by ethics teacher, create the work around later. Cindy responded that option would reduce the teaching time, shift work load for nursing faculty. She reported the proposal is staying the same for the next Curriculum committee review and an email from the Chair indicates a “softening” of previous position.
Cindy explained Angie’s timeline indicates best case will be a fall 2017 implementation (pushed back from spring 2017). The process still includes readings at IPT, Curriculum, and Outcomes/Assessment committees. Brenda informed the group of the elimination of the Humanities department and the resulting “territorial” wars.
Dave Brantley commented that with all the unique ethical dilemmas of the profession it is imperative that an ethics professor from Nursing teach this content.
Gail Weeks stated it is imperative for the success of the program to be positioned to provide transition to BSN, students can’t be delayed, limited to only an ADN option.
Cheryl Snodgrass shared there is an excellent week long Ethics program offered by the University Of Washington School Of Medicine. Brenda stated it is primarily Philosophy, not Ethics instructors that are sensitive to having nursing teach the content.
Lisa said it is the best direction to pursue or just stay behind. Susan Nieman commented that students are going to obtain more ethics instruction at the BSN level. Brenda stated it is not going to be the only course on ethics a nursing student ever takes. She suggested that faculty address this with everyone on the Curriculum committee, go “knock on doors”.
Dave Brantley moved the committee “Recommend Nursing Instruction teach ethics at the GUR level”.
Rebecca Kendrick seconded the motion. The committee unanimously passed the motion.
Informatics: Adriana Thomas, Health e-Workforce Program Manager reported grant funding remains to support the specialist. A certificate in Informatics is being developed. The certificate can boost the resume for non-clinical medical specialties. Linda said it is exciting option as students research different pathways. Brenda said this will be offered in the summer when nursing is out of class. There is 2 months left for spending the grant. Adriana said the work on syllabi/topics/outcomes has to be completed before the grant ends.
Director/Division Chair Report – Cindy Myers
SNACC (Student Nurse) Program Update. Jonica Beird, a 6th quarter student in the program and one of the co-presidents of the Student Nurses Association provided an update to the committee members. She explained the SNACC Mission Statement and the activities tied to each ------. Weekly meetings are held with guest nursing profession speakers. They partner with various community members including:
· Volunteering at Share House supported the Giving Tree program at Christmas and also conducted a shoe drive.
· This year’s Walk for Cancer is scheduled for March 5. In lieu of a registration fee, gift cards for gas and groceries to be donated to oncology patients who are in need are collected.
· Supported Red Cross by participating in the sheltering exercise for disaster preparation.
· Compassion Ridgefield – and event 1 day a year to provide free Health Care.
· Health Walk on main campus May 21st.
· Legislation Day – 2 professors and several students attended this event in Olympia
· Leadership Conference at the Red Cross Barracks
· Nurses Week Celebration - organizing Student Nurse Appreciation Day and Donor/Faculty/Alumni Appreciation Reception. 50th Anniversary alumni are being recognized.
· Uniform Closet – collect/launder/distribute donated uniform items at no expense to students.
· Food Closet – being established
· Community Events – participate during summer when school is not in session
· Insider’s Guide – welcome orientation to incoming 1Q students to lessen anxiety.
Gail Weeks offered examples of how the oncology patients use the gift cards donated from the Walk for Cancer. She is deeply moved by the profound focus of the work done by the students.
Cindy thanked Jonica and told the members that this group is a strong, positive and supportive program for the nursing students.
Introduction of Clinical Placement Manager: Cindy introduced Jackie Vigeon, clinical placement manager.
Jackie stated she is 100 days into acting as clinical placement manager for nursing and various other programs. She expressed her gratitude to mentor Linda Valenzuela. Jackie explained her background from her work in New Mexico.
Budget Reduction Sub-committee Process: Cindy reminded the committee that Fall 2016 1Q admissions will be reduced to 32 students. It will take 2 years to fully implement the complete transition to 32 students per cohort. The biggest hit to the program will be corresponding reduction in part time faculty. Nursing formed a sub-committee to analyze future staffing needs.
- A rubric of instructional skills was created
- Survey was sent to the adjunct faculty
- Key to maintaining/future accreditation is ACEN requirement for MSN
- Mary Ellen contributed research data that confirmed the methodology being used
- Friday is the next meeting
- Intent is to inform adjuncts of the results by the end of the month.
The department has been very transparent about program needs and plans for going forward.
Staffing Updates: Cindy reported that one tenure track position has been posted and the committee formed. The vacant Student Success and Retention Specialist has been temporarily filled as a part time 12 hour per week assignment. Cindy is considering this full time position starting in the fall. The recommendations for the director position to be filled as an Associate Dean position has been sent forward.
Work Plan: Cheryl presented the 2015-2016 Work Plan for review.
Outcomes/Assessment: Faculty are developing rubric that addresses all 6 outcomes. Rubric to be reviewed. Action: Faculty report at next meeting.
Advisory Committee Recruitment: Current ratio at 9/8.
High Technology Equipment: Dianne Lucia reported that a Sim Mom with advanced features has been ordered. Training is scheduled in March. Cindy reported there has been a request from WSU-V to utilize the Skills Lab. Cindy further stated that work has to be done with Administrative Services to get contract in place. The leadership at WSU-V has been asked to provide additional details regarding when they would like to use the lab. Gail reported she is teaching a master’s level Sim class.
Vision 20/20: Cindy reported the latest news is that if medical programs move to North County it would be in the second wave scheduled for 2025. Plans may change with elimination of NAC program. Lida reported that students who complete their BSN are reporting being hired a high rate. Cheryl reported PHSW direction is >80% of hires at BSN level.
Nursing Strategic Plan: Cindy stated nursing hasn’t given up on providing an LPN bridge option. Gail asked when advanced placement stopped. Cindy explained the priority on continuing students, attrition rate for advanced placement was too high. Credit is now given to applicants for prior learning. Brenda explained the college is looking at awarding credit with a fee attached, fit with nursing design.
Cindy explained admission points are awarded for healthcare experience.
She also explained interprofessional multi-patient Sim scenarios are being developed in conjunction with Pharmacy Tech and Phlebotomy. Nursing faculty had developed N150/250 courses for student remediation.
Cindy expressed interest in expanding interprofessional simulation experiences to incorporate WSU-V nurse practitioner students. Susan shared Concordia experience including Social Worker example.
Lida suggested using a broad definition of interprofessional education to include the disciplines we have available to us. Proposals for grant money were mentioned.
Cheryl said Sim training is back at PHSW with Christy Schmidt.
Cindy informed there is a Sim Interprofessional ad hoc committee (Cheryl/Cindy/Wendy) formed.
Brenda explained about Interprofessional Day May 21st with all health care areas, professions and students participating.
Dave Brantley stated Case Management should be represented.
Gail Weeks stated Nurse Navigation should be included.
For a copy of the updated work plan for 2015-16, please go to the Nursing Education advisory web page at http://www.clark.edu/advisory/ne/index.php.
Old Business
Student Max updates. Jackie Vigeon. A sub committee has been formed to develop the next phase of ACEMAPP, implementation of clinical placement requirements tracking (immunization/background checks/site training requirements). A vendor demo has been scheduled.
New Business
Committee member updates: Lida announced that WSU-V nursing RN to BSN program schedule Fall 2016 has changed to 1 on campus day, with the remainder of content delivery conducted online. She also announced the Annual Preceptor Appreciation event co-hosted in conjunction with Clark Nursing is scheduled for April 27th. Guest speaker is Nancy Steiger, Chief Executive, Columbia Network, PeaceHealth.
Election of new Chair. Cheryl announced it will be time to elect a new chair for fall at the Spring meeting. She described the time and duties commitment, explained training is provided in the fall and there is a celebration event in the spring. Anyone interested is invited to submit their CV/resume and anything else they might want to say to show their interest. It is a great opportunity to partner in the community.
The committee agreed to meet Monday, May 23, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.
Review of Action Items – Cheryl confirmed/reviewed the following action items:
- Vote of support that nursing instructors are qualified to teach ethics.
- Work Plan #1 review to be scheduled for next meeting
- Work Plan # 5 - interprofessional sub-committee formed
- Elect new chair – nominations, volunteers can submit for Spring meeting election.
Good of the Order:
Winter Pinning Ceremony. Wednesday, March 16, Skyview High School; seating begins at 6:30 p.m.
Home Health Care Hospice Event: Mary Ellen Pierce announced 6Q is hosting a Home Health Care and Hospice event February 25 from 10a-4p. Providers will be presenting information about 6 topics. Representatives are from the different entities of nursing. She extended an invitation to WSU-V nursing to participate. The intent is to begin offering a series of events covering case management. Nurse Navigation and cancer care certificates were mentioned. Lida said she was interested to learn that the Clark Nursing curriculum revision was extending the students’ experiences outside of the hospital. . Linda said this was the innovative result of desperation in finding enough placements which led to exposing students to community based care.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 a.m.
Prepared and submitted by Tia Schmidt
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