Excellence and Innovation in Nursing Education

2016 Annual Conference
Excellence and Innovation in Nursing Education
February 18 –20, 2016
Jekyll Island Convention Center
Jekyll Island, Georgia
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Welcome to the 2016 GANE Annual Conference
Dear Colleagues,
Greetings from the Board of Directors and Officers! Thank you for joining us on Jekyll Island for the
2016 GANE annual conference: Excellence and Innovation in Nursing Education. Your presence at this
meeting reflects your commitment to increasing your knowledge, enhancing your skills, and ensuring that
the citizens of Georgia are receiving high quality nursing education and healthcare. Over the next several
days, you will have the opportunity to learn, network, and recharge for a productive return to your jobs,
patients, and students.
We hope you will enjoy all aspects of the conference including the annual meeting on Friday morning
where you will hear year-end summaries of state and regional activities as well as receive election results.
On Friday, be sure to attend the awards luncheon where students, faculty, and practice scholars will be
recognized. If you are not already a member, this may be your year, so stop by the membership booth for
more information and join GANE in 2016; many opportunities await!
Have a great time and please stop any of your board or planning committee members if you have
questions or need directions. See you soon.
Ann Hallock
President 2015-16
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Welcome to the 2016 GANE Annual Conference
The GANE Executive Board and Program Planning Committee welcome you to the 2016 GANE Annual
Conference!! The theme of this year’s conference is: Excellence and Innovation in Nursing Education.
The Jekyll Island Convention Center and Westin Hotel provide an ideal location to experience excellent
presentations and networking with your colleagues.
This year, we are excited to have 47 podium and 18 poster presentations in the categories of research,
education, and practice. Additional concurrent sessions have been added that include hands on workshops
by the GA Simulation Alliance. We have increased the contact hours to 15 for conference attendees.
We are delighted to have two outstanding keynote and endnote speakers, Dr. Karen Morin and Ms.
LaVonne Harn respectively. Dr. Morin and Ms. Harn have distinguished careers encompassing education,
leadership, and practice.
Please do not hesitate to contact me, or any planning committee member for information or assistance
during the conference. The registration desk personnel will assist you in locating one of the committee
members. Our GANE members are the heart of this organization!! We welcome your questions and
feedback!!
Pamela Mahan
Program Planning Committee Chair
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2016 Georgia Association for Nursing Education
Annual Conference Exhibitors/Sponsors
February 18—20, 2016
Exhibitors
ACEMAPP
Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI)
CAE
Capella University
Cardionics
Columbus State University
Elsevier
Exam Soft Worldwide, Inc.
F. A. Davis
GANE
Georgia College & State University
Georgia Nursing Association (GNA)
Georgia Simulation Alliance
Grand Canyon University
Kaplan
Kennesaw State University
Laerdal
Medical Shipment
Meridy’s Uniforms
Pocket Nurse
Shadow Health
University of West Georgia
Western Governors University
Wolterskluwer
The Program Planning Committee would like to thank our exhibitors for
participating in the 2016 Annual Conference. Your continued
support of nursing education in Georgia is appreciated.
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2016 Georgia Association for Nursing Education
Annual Conference Exhibitors/Sponsors
February 18—20, 2016
Appreciation
Sponsor of Program Book Printing
Exam Soft World Wide, Inc.
Donation of Conference Bags
ATI—Donation of Conference Bags
Quarter Page Sponsors of advertisement in our program book:
Georgia College and State University
Pocket Nurse
Half Page Sponsor of Advertisement in our program book:
Georgia Southwestern State University
Full Page Sponsors of Advertisements in our program book:
Grady Health Systems
Exam Soft Worldwide, Inc.
Capella University
The Program Planning Committee would like to thank our sponsors
for participating in the 2016 Annual Conference. Your continued
support of nursing education in Georgia is appreciated.
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Key Note Speaker
Dr. Karen H. Morin, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN is Professor Emerita, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee,
visiting Professor at the Tanner System School of Nursing – The University of West Georgia, Director of the Center
for Nursing Inquiry, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Associate Editor, Journal of Nursing
Education. Prior to her retirement from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, she was Director of the PhD
Program. She has taught undergraduate students maternal—child health nursing, research, and leadership and
management; DNP students leadership and management; and PhD students research, theory development, and
dissertation seminar. Her teaching expertise was recognized nationally by the National League for Nursing in 2003,
when she received the Excellence in Teaching Award, and also in 1999 by the Association of Women’s Health,
Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses [AWHONN] when she received the Excellence in Nursing Education Award.
Dr. Morin has spent a considerable amount of her professional career serving in voluntary leadership roles in
professional associations. She is a Past President of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International,
serving as President from 2009-2011.
Dr. Morin has served as faculty in the STTI and Johnson & Johnson Maternal-Child Health Leadership Academy
Planning Committee, as well as the Board Leadership and Mentored Leadership Programs. She is a founding faculty
of the STTI & Johnson & Johnson Maternal-Child Health Leadership Academy. She co-chaired the STTI/WHO
Global Nursing Education Standards Conference held in Bangkok, Thailand in December, 2006. She currently serves
as mentor to a Leadership Scholar in the Experienced Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy and to one in the Nurse
Faculty Leadership Academy – both programs offered through STTI’s International Leadership Institute.
Her organizational involvement extends beyond Sigma Theta Tau International. Dr. Morin served in numerous
leadership roles with the Delaware Nurses Association, including as its President from 1996 to 1998. Given her
expertise in Maternal-Child Nursing, Dr. Morin was also involved with the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric
and Neonatal Nurses, serving as Co-Chair, Program Committee, 2007 National Convention, as Director–at-Large,
Board of Directors (2001-2003), as chair of the AWHONN National Research Committee (2000). In 2010, she was
recognized, through a vetted process, as one of 60 Visionary Leaders by the University of Alabama School of
Nursing.
An accomplished author, investigator and presenter, Dr. Morin has published more than 100 journal articles,
chapters, and abstracts, and presented at numerous local, regional, and international conferences. Her research efforts
have addressed the consequences of obesity during pregnancy, faculty orientation efforts, and gendered issues in
healthcare. Current collaborative research efforts include instrument development of academic leadership qualities.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Ottawa, her Master of Science in Nursing from
University of Central Arkansas and her Doctor of Science in Nursing from University of Alabama. She was inducted
into the Academy of Nurse Educators (2009) and the American Academy of Nursing (2011).
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End Note Speaker
LaVonne Harn, MSN, RN is a motivational speaker and owner of a business called “A Word”. LaVonne is a
seasoned, well known public speaker who reaches a variety of audiences. However, she especially enjoys speaking to
healthcare professionals. LaVonne has spoken at pinning ceremonies, graduations and other celebratory events.
Prior to her retirement in 2005, to care for her chronically ill husband, LaVonne was vice President of Patient Care
Services for the Medical Center of Central Georgia, Macon, Ga. LaVonne was responsible for planning and developing
orientation programs, internships, supports systems, and mentoring programs for new Graduate nurses. LaVonne also
developed and participated in hospital recruitment, retention events.
LaVonne has been a life-long advocate for clients and families of those dealing with substance abuse and mental
illnesses. She has been a strong advocate and advisor to the Georgia Board of Nursing relative to the Impaired Nurse
Programs. She is past President of N.A.M.I. ( National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) of Central, Ga. She is a certified
trainer for N.A.M.I’s “ Family to Family” courses. She also staffed N.A.M.I’s crisis line as a volunteer.
LaVonne is an expert team-builder. She uses her business, “A Word”, as a vehicle to do team-building events and
intervention for healthcare facilities. She also speaks to many churches and schools. She does consultation and
assessments for small rural hospitals as they develop strategic plans.
LaVonne’s Professional and Community Affiliations are:
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Certification American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing Administration Advanced
ANA –served on the National Medical Surgical Conference Group
Georgia Nurses Association—severed on the Continuing Education Council, Legislative Committee, Chairperson
of the Medical/Surgical Conference Group, Council of Nursing Administration/Nursing Services, Membership
Committee
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society Member
Georgia Organization of Nurse Executives (G.O.N.E.) - past President of the Central District
Volunteer Hospital Association (VHA) - Chairperson for Nurse Executives of Georgia
Who’s Who in Nursing
League of Women Voters
Board Member: N.A.M.I ., Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society, Multiple Sclerosis Society,
Covenant Care
Current Board Member: Georgia Department of Human Resources, Department Behavioral Health and
Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Region 6
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2016 GANE Conference Schedule
Thursday, February 18, 2016 (6 hours of CEUs)
11:00am registration begins/box lunch
12:00pm – 10pm Vendor Hours – All Day
GANE Simulation Sessions
12:00pm– 1:45pm
Hands on Session-Using Moulage to Enhance Fidelity and Further the Suspension of Disbelief
2:00pm-3:00pm-Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) SSH Certification Program Exam
Preparation Workshop.
3:15pm-4:15pm-Incorporating IPE into High or Low-Resource Environments.
4:30pm– 5:15-pm–Georgia Simulation Alliance Meeting
GANE Concurrent Sessions
12:00pm-1:00pm Session 1
1:15pm-2:15pm Session 2
2:30pm-3:30pm Session 3
3:45pm-4:45pm Session 4
5:30pm-6:30pm Keynote address (Dr. Karen Morin)
6:30pm-7:30pm GANE Dinner
7:30pm-8:30pm Posters
Friday, February 19, 2016 (6 hours of CEUs)
7:30am-8:30am breakfast/registration/vendors
7:30am- 9pm Vendor hours – All Day - Must clear room no later than 10pm
8:30am-9:30am Session 5
9:45am- 10:45am GANE Annual Meeting
11:00am-12:00pm Session 6
12:00pm-1:00pm Awards Lunch
1:15pm-2:15pm Session 7
2:30pm-3:30pm Session 8
3:45pm-4:45pm Session 9
5:00pm-6:00pm Posters
Dinner on your own
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2016 GANE Conference Schedule
Saturday, February 20, 2016 (3 hours of CEUs)
7:30am-8:30am Breakfast/Registration
8:30am-9:30am Concurrent Sessions 10
9:45-10:45am Concurrent Sessions 11
10:45 am-11:00 am — Break
11:00am-12:00pm endnote speaker (Ms. LaVonne Harn)
12:00pm conference wrap-up/poster awards/door prized
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2016 GANE Conference Sessions
Thursday, February 18, 2016 (6 hours of CEUs)
11:00am
Registration begins/box lunch
12:00 pm-10:00 pm Vendor Hours—All day
12:00pm-1:45pm
2:00pm-3:00pm
3:15pm-4:15pm
4:30pm-5:15pm
Session 1:
12:00pm-1:00pm
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Simulation Sessions
Hands on Session-Using Moulage to
Enhance Fidelity and Further the
Suspension of Disbelief
Certified Healthcare Simulation
Educator (CHSE) SSH Certification Program Exam Preparation
Workshop. Andrew Spain, Director
of Accreditation and Certification,
Society for Simulation in Healthcare
will lead a session on certification.
Incorporating IPE into High or Low
-Resource Environments. Katie
Parrish, RN, MS, CNE, MSN/Ed,
CNE, CHSE; Julie Poore RN, CNP
Georgia Simulation Alliance
Meeting: Panel discussion
Conference Concurrent Sessions
1
2
12:00-12:30
12:30-1:00
Teaching Students Child
Multi-Patient Scenario Skills Lab:
Development: Global Collaboration Wow, the Possibilities!
Pam Dunagan, PhD, RN
Rhonda Lewis, MSN, RN
Berry College
Yvonne Smith, MSN, RN
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
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Multiplying the Potential in Our
Students and Colleagues:
Application of a Leadership Model
Michelle M. Byrne, PhD, RN, CNE,
CNOR
Integration of Transformational
Leadership Skills Across the BSN
Curriculum
Debra Hagerty, RN, DNP, NHA, CDP,
CDONA, FACDONA
West Georgia University
Armstrong State University
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2016 GANE Conference Concurrent Sessions
Session 2:
1:15pm-2:15pm
A
Thursday, February 18, 2016 (6 hours of CEUs)
1
2
1:15-1:45
1:45-2:15
Global Health Experience: Peru
Health Promotion in Nursing Students
and Faculty
Gayle Bentley, DNP, RN
Kris Douglas, DNP, RN-BC
Carol Hunter, DNP, RN
Diane Robillard, DNP, WHNP
Shorter College
Augusta University
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Collaborative Testing & Learning:
Strategies for Success
Terri P. Worthey PhD, RN
Georgia Gwinnett College
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Notes
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2016 GANE Conference Concurrent Sessions
Thursday, February 18, 2016 (6 hours of CEUs)
Session 3:
2:30pm-3:30pm
A
1
2:30-3:00
2
3:00-3:30
Exploring Digital Alternatives to
Reduce Textbook Costs
Camille Payne, PhD, RN
Rachel E. Myers, Ph.D., RN, CDE
A Creative Teaching Strategy for
Online RN-BSN Students
Susan Ashford, PhD, FNP, CNE
Clayton State University
Kennesaw State University
B
A Student/Faculty Shared
Electronic Clinical Evaluation Tool
Tanya Naguszewski, MSN, RN
Berry College
Disruptive Change: Average is Over
Keri E. Justice, EdD, MSN, RN, CEN
Kathy P. Wilcox, MSN, WHNP-BC
Dawn Knight, MSN, RN
Middle Georgia State University
Session 4:
3:45pm-4:45pm
A
1
3:45-4:15
2
4:15-4:45
Clinical Launch: Preparing New
Students for Clinical Arena
Julia Behr, DNP, APRN
Jennifer Castleberry RN, MSN
Shena Gazaway RN, PhD
Augusta University
Nursing and the Health Sciences
Inter-Professional Collaboration
Bryon LaGary Carter, DA, MS, MSN,
NP- C, APRN, ACSM-RCEP,ACSM-CEP
Myron Faircloth RN, MAS,DNP, FNPBC
Valdosta State University
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5:30pm—6:30pm
Lessons Learned
Laura J. Wallace. PhD, CNM, MSN,
BSN
Sandra Allen, DNP, MSN, MA, RN
Improving Clinical Reasoning in an
Online BSN Nursing Course
Joanna Carrega, PhD (c), RNC-OB
Maryanne Sandberg, MSN, RN
Breanau University
University of North Georgia
Key Note Address: Dr. Karen Morin
6:30pm-7:30pm
GANE Dinner
7:30pm-8:30pm
Poster Presentations Session 1
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Notes
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2016 GANE Conference Concurrent Sessions
Friday, February 19, 2016 (6 hours of CEUs)
7:30am-8:30am
Breakfast/Registration/Vendors
7:30am-9:00pm Vendor Hours-Must clear room no later than 10pm
Session 5:
8:30am-9:30am
A
B
1
8:30-9:00
Be a Leader, Be a Scholar with the
Support of GANE
Ann B, Hallock, DNP, APRN, CNP,
RN
2
9:00-9:30
Using SIM-Chart © for EHR
Documentation During Clinicals
Julia Behr, DNP, APRN
John Haley, MSN
Armstrong State University
Augusta University
Georgia Nursing Leadership
Coalition-Doctoral Committee:
Getting to Know Leadership Teams
& Programs
Susan Welch, EdD, RN, CCRN, CNE
Baccalaureate Nursing Students
Attitude Toward End-of-Life
Pamela Lynn Mahan, PhD, RN
Sherry Warnock MSN, RN
West Georgia University
Armstrong State University
9:45am-10:45am
Session 6:
11:00pm-12:00pm
A
GANE Annual Meeting
1
11:00-11:30
Effects of End-of-Life Simulation on
Students’ Death Anxiety
Christy J. Dubert, PhD, RN
Rose Mary Gee, PhD, RN
2
11:30-12:00
Invoking the Practice of Caring Science
Behaviors in Simulation
Loudes Cody MSNEd, RN, CHSE, CNE
Jana Crager, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNE
West Georgia University
Georgia Southern University
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Development of an SBIRT
Standardized Patient Scenario
Sterling Roberts, RN, BSN
Laura Pitts, RN, BSN
Debbie Greene, Ph.D, RN, CNE
Sheryl H. Winn DNP, MSN, APRN,
ANP-BC
Dean Baker RN, PMHCNS-BC, Ph.D
Conducting a Complete Curricular
Review: Lessons Learned
Catherine Gilbert, EdD, MSN, RN
Katrina Embrey. DNS
Armstrong State University
Georgia College & State University
12:00pm-1:00pm
Awards Lunch
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Notes
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2016 GANE Conference Concurrent Sessions
Friday, February 19, 2016 (6 hours of CEUs)
Session 7:
1:15pm-2:15pm
A
1
1:15-1:45
What to Say? Conversations in
End-of-Life Planning
Kelly Arashin Bouthillet, APRN,
MSN, CCN, ACNP-BC, ACNP
2
1:45-2:15
“Surge” for Retention: Catch the Wave
Paula Bryant, MSN, RN
Teresa Teasley, DNP, RN
Bonnie Simmons, PhD, RN
Jayme Roseth, MSN, RN
Georgia Southwestern State University
B
The Second Victim: Nurses Who
Make Medication Errors
Jackie H. Jones, EdD, RN
Linda A. Treiber Ph.D, RN
Complementary Therapies in Nursing
Academia. WHY?
Katrina Embrey, RN, DNS
Armstrong State University
Kennesaw State University
Session 8:
2:30pm-3:30pm
A
B
1
2:30-3:00
Book Club: Strategy for Online
Student Engagement
Joan B. Carlisle, PhD, RN, PPCNP-BC
2
3:00-3:30
Invitational Education: Living and
Learning Together
Terri P. Worthey, PhD, RN
West Georgia University
Georgia Gwinnett College
Cultural Competence: Barriers to
Educating Nursing Students
Nancy Capponi, MSN, RN
Laura Phillips MSN, RN
BSN Student Experiences of
Completing High-Stakes Tests
Tammy McClenny, EdD(c), MSN, RN
West Georgia University
Clayton State University
Session 9:
3:45pm-4:45pm
A
1
3:45-4:15
Concept-Based Clinical Experiences
in a Chronic Illness Course
Annette Elliott, MSN, RN, CNE
2
4:15-4:45
Nurse Educator Technology
Competence and Online Teaching
Efficacy
Sally Lightsinger Richter, EdD, RN
West Georgia University
B
Breaking the Mold with Homemade
Ostomy Models
Jamie Parker, MSN, RN, CWOCN
Joan B. Carlisle, PhD, RN, PPCNP-BC
Interprofessional Education and
Collaboration
Paula Stover, RN, MSN
Michelle Boyce RN, MSN
West Georgia University
Georgia Highlands College
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Notes
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2016 GANE Conference Concurrent Sessions
Friday, February 19, 2016
5:00pm-6:00pm
Poster Presentations Session 2
Dinner on your own
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2016 GANE Conference Concurrent Sessions
Saturday, February 20, 2016 (3 hours of CEUs)
7:30am-8:30am
Breakfast/Registration
Session 10:
8:30am-9:30am
A
1
8:30-9:00
Clinical Success: A Tool for
Collaboration
Susan Estes, MS, RN
2
9:00-9:30
Pre-Op Education of Breast Cancer
Program
Carla A. Adams, RN, Nurse Navigator
Clayton State University
Tenet Health
Transformation of Nursing Students
Attitudes Toward Care of the Dying
Peggy Mossholder, PhD, RN, CHPN
Enhancing Interprofessional
Collaboration in Nurse Practitioner
Education
Georgia Southern University
Beth McLear, DNP, ACNP,-BC, FNP
Patricia Bowman DNP, FNP
B
Augusta University
Session 11:
9:45am-10:45am
A
1
9:45-10:15
Faculty Satisfaction Teaching
Online
Deanna Radford, PhD, RN
Darton State College
2
10:15-10:45
“What Should I Do for Post-Clinical
Conference?”
Elaine Harris, MS, RN, CCRN
Susan Estes MSN, RN
Mary Beeman MN, RN, CCRN
Mercer University
B
A Strategy for Increasing Lactation
Knowledge of Nurses
Comfort Obi, MSN, RN, MBA
Grady Memorial Hospital
Medication Administration Safety:
Simulation in the Classroom
Patsy Butts, MSN, COS-C, RN
Josephine Kamera MSN, RN
Nancy Williams, MSN. RN
Middle Georgia State University
11:00am-12:00pm
End Note Speaker: LaVonne Harn
12:00pm-1:00pm
Conference Wrap Up/Poster Awards/Door Prizes
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Poster Presentations I —Thursday February 18, 2016
7:30 pm—8:30 pm
Title
Presenter
A Collaborative Experience Using Virtual Simulation
Jennie Bergen MSN, RNC
Strategic Alliance of Second Life in an Executive Nursing Track
Diana Meeks PhD, MSN, CS, FNP
The Flipped Classroom: Don’t Be Afraid of IT, Embrace It
Christina Brazier MSN, RN,
Nancy Sullivan RN, BSN
2016 Update on Women’s Health for Nurse Educators
Diane Robillard NP, BC, DNP
Carol Hunter RN, DNP
Are Nursing Students Graduating Joint Commission Ready?
Irene Ejelle-Ndille RN, BSN
Tameco Martin, RN, BSN
Germika Brandon, RN, MSN
Active Learning in an Undergraduate Nursing Research Course
Gail Goodwin, PhD, RN
Keeta P. Wilborn PhD, RN
Implementing Inclusive Teaching Practices to Support Diverse
Learners
LaDonia Patterson
Community Outreach with Native Americans
Susan Ludwick, MSN, RN
Service Learning with a Community Clinical Focus
Michelle Boyce RDH, MHSc, DHS
M’Lyn Spinks RN, MS
Paula Stover RN, MSN
Debbie Amason RN, MSN
Regina Grupta RDH, MHSc
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Poster Presentations II — Friday February 19, 2016
5:00 pm—6:00 pm
Title
Best Educational Practices to Foster Cultural Competence
Presenter
Denise Morris , MSNEd, RN
M’Lyn Spinks RN, MS
Paula Stover RN, MSN
Debbie Amason RN, MSN
Regina Grupta RDH, MHSc
Using Reflection for Transitions in Higher Education
Laura Madden MSN, RN
Sandra E. Monk, MSN,RN, CHPN
Postpartum Hemorrhage: Student Confidence Following
Classroom Simulation
Patricia J. Troyan, EdD, APRN, CNM
Tara F. Bertulfo DNP, RN
Flipping the Classroom: Why Didn’t We Do This Earlier?
Michelle Dykes, EdD CNL, RN
Joy S. Humphrey, DNP, RN
A Learning Environment for the Professional Nurse
Dana H. Wyatt, MSN, RN
A Discipline Specific, Pre-Nursing First Year Experience
Deb Richardson, MSN, RN
Student Engagement: Providing Holistic Care for Clients with
Cirrhosis
Jeffrey A. Ross, MSN, RN, CNE
Ambulatory Care Nursing: Development of a Course for a
Baccalaureate Nursing Program
Melissa F. Long, MSN, RN-BC
Grace Nteff, RN, MS, DNP, FNP-BC
Debra Cody PhD, MSN, BS
Charlotte Swint, DNP,MPH, FNP-BC
Caring and Cultural Diversity Behaviors of Nursing Students
Studying Abroad
Dr. Rita Mahound
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2015-2016 Georgia Association for Nursing Education
Executive Board Members
NAME
POSITION
PHONE/EMAIL
Ann B. Hallock, DNP, APRN, CNP
Armstrong State University
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
President
912-344-2659 (office)
912-657-5880 (cell)
ann.hallock@armstrong.edu
Susan Welch, Ed, RN, CNE
Assistant Professor
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street
Past President
770-354-9154 (cell)
770-583-3057 (home)
swelch@westga.edu
swelch1973@bellsouth.net
Margie Johnson, CS, LNC, MN, RN
Assistant Professor Emeritus
Georgia State University
231 West Hancock Street
Vice-President
(478)552-7744 )(Home)
(678)488-2674 (Cell)
margie.johnson@gcsu.edu
ms19johnson@bellsouth.net
Debbie Amason, MS, RN
Secretary
Associate Professor
Georgia Highlands College
415 E. Third Avenue at Glenn Milner Blvd.
Rome, GA 30161
(470) 956-6392 (work)
678-953-2070 (cell)
damason@highlands.edu
Susan Ashford, PhD, FNP, CNE
Clayton State University
2000 Clayton State Blvd
Treasurer & Chair, Finance
Committee
678-478-4284
678-839-5643
susanAshford@clayton.edu
Melvin Buck
1713 Glenwood Way
Snellville, GA 30078
Consumer Member
Home: (770) 736-3982
Office: (770) 653-9685
mel.gane@comcast.net
Lourdes Cody, MSN, RN, CHSE
West Georgia University
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton, Georgia 30118
Director-at-Large
770-949-9663
678-839-2459
lcody@westga.edu
Carol Bowdoin, PhD, RN, CCRN-A
Georgia College and State University
231 West Hancock Street
Northeast Regional Director
706-338-5726
475-445-3924
carolbowdoin@yahoo.com
carol.bowdoin@gcsu.edu
Germika H. Brandon, MSN, RN
Grady Memorial Hospital
80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Atlanta Regional Director
404-616-9103 (o)
404-906-3854 (c)
gbrandon1@gmh.edu
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2015-2016 Georgia Association for Nursing Education
Executive Board Members
NAME
POSITION
PHONE/EMAIL
Chrissy Dent, PhD (c), RN
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural
College
2802 Moore Highway
Tifton, GA 31793
Southeast Regional Director
229 391-5039
cdent@abac.edu
Opal Schlicht, MSN, RN
4167 Farmersville Road
Summerville, GA 30747
Northwest Regional Director
706-346-5825
schlicht1950@gmail.com
Rhonda Slocomb, MSN, RN,
MPH
Georgia Southwestern State
University
800 GSW State University Drive
Americus, GA 31709
Southwest Regional Director
229-931-2603 (work)
rhonda.slocomb@gsw.edu
Donna Ingram
Middle Georgia State University
100 University Parkway
Macon, GA 31206
Central Regional Director
478-471-2761 (work)
478-986-7034 (cell)
donna.ingram@mga.edu
Terri Worthey, PhD, RN
North Georgia Technical College
Hwy 197 N
Clarkesville, GA 30523
GANS Liaison/ Consultant
770-617-2915 (c)
tworthey@northgatech.edu
Pauline Nelson, MSN, RN-BC
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144
GNA Liaison
470-578-6065 (o)
678-447-8641 (c)
pnelso10@kennesaw.edu
Pamela Mahan, PhD, RN
Armstrong State University
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
2016 Program Planning Chair
912-344-2816 (o)
912-257-5302 (c)
pamela.mahan@armstrong.edu
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2015-2016 Georgia Association for Nursing Education
Standing Committee Chairs
NAME
POSITION
PHONE/EMAIL
Helen Taggart, PhD, RN, CNS
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
By-law
Committee Chair
912-344-2667 (o)
912-484-5591 ©
helen.taggart@armstrong.edu
Elizabeth Boatright, RN, MSN,
CCRN
University of North Georgia
82 College Circle
Dahlonega, GA 30597
Scholarship and
Awards Committee Chair
elizabeth.boatright@ung.edu
706-867-2920
404-202-4071
Sharon Chalmers, PhD, CNE,
AORN-BE, FNP
University of North Georgia
82 College circle
Dahlonega, GA 30597
Strategic Planning
Committee Chair
sharon.chalmers@ung.edu
706-867-2800 (o)
770-789-3076 (c)
Ellen Elder, RN, MSN
100 Montverde Drive
Greenville SC, 29609
Marketing and Public Relations
Committee Chair (2015)
eldergane@yahoo.com
229-942-9550
Susan Welch, EdD, RN, CNE
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street
Carrolton, GA 30118
Marketing and Public Relations
Committee chair (2016)
swelch@westga.edu
770-354-9154 (c)
770-583-3057 (h)
Jaime Carter, EdD, RN, MSN
South Georgia State College
2001 South Georgia Parkway
Waycross, GA 31503
Nominating
Committee Chair
jaime.carter@sgsc.edu
912-449-7451 (o)
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2015-2016 Georgia Association for Nursing Education Program Planning Committee
Name
Pam Mahan (912-257-5302)
Ellen Elder (229-942-9550)
Jenny Johnson (404-285-5945)
Susan Ashford
Annette Jackson
Katie Parrish
Germika Brandon
Jayme Roseth
Teresa Teasley
Melissa Downs
Debbie Greene
Position
Program Planning Chair
Registration Chair
Assistant Chair
Joy Humphrey (478-960-4933)
Paula Bryant
Rebecca Gee
Susan Welch
Lourdes Cody
Joan Carlisle
Opal Schlicht (706-346-5825)
Chrissy Dent
Helen Taggart
Jessica Willcox
Holly Hollis
Sharon Chalmers
Jeannie Paulk
Gwyn Helms
Debra Hagerty
Program Chair
Margie Johnson (678-488-2674)
Margie Wright
Betty Jo Speir
Dana Wyatt
Wendy Martin
Melissa Harrison
Holly Hollis
Donna Ingram
Rhonda Slocumb
(229-331-0055)
Sharon Brantley
Lourdes Cody (678-371-8231)
Mel Buck (770-653-9685)
Gloria Buck
Gloria Buck
Debbie Amason
Teresa Teasley
Vendor Chair
Vendor Co-Chair
CEU Chair
Abstract Chair
Signage Chair
Flash Drives Chair
Pre-Conference Chair
Site Chair
Door Prizes Chair
At Large/Signage/
Monitor
E-mail
pamela.mahan@armstrong.edu
eldergane@yahoo.com
damejennylynn@yahoo.com
susanashford@clayton.edu
ajackson@gordonstte.edu
kathryn.parrish@ung.edu
gbrandon@westga.edu
jayme.roseth@gsw.edu
teresa.teasley@gsw.edu
mdowns24@gmail.com
debbie.greene@gcsu.edu
joy.humphrey@gsw.edu
paula.bryant@gsw.edu
rebecca,gee@gsw.edu
suewelch@westga.edu
lcody@westga.edu
jcarlislisl@westga.edu
schlicht1950@gmail.com
cdent@abac.edu
helen.taggart@armstrong.edu
jwillcox@centralgatech.edu
hhollis@wesleyancollege.edu
sharon.chalmers@ung.edu
kpaulk@abac.edu
gwyn.helms@westgatech.edu
debra.hagerty@armstrong.edu
ms19johnson@bellsouth.net
mwright@gordonstate.edu
bspeir@westga.edu
dana.wyatt@mga.edu
wmartin@gordonstate.edu
mharrison@gordonstate.edu
hhollis@wesleyancollege.edu
donna.ingram@mga.edu
rhonda.slocumb@gsw.edu
sdbrantley @hotmail.com
lcody@westga.edu
mel.gane@comcast.net
gloria.gane@comcast.net
gloria.gane@comcast.net
damason@highlands.edu
teresa.teasley@gsw.edu
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2015-2016 Georgia Association for Nursing Education Program Planning Committee
Name
Tammy Condrey
Deb Richardson
Colleen Walter
Rufina Greene
Susan Greer
Quentina Pittman-Howell
Donna Ferguson
Karen Massiah
Carol Bowdoin
M’lynn Spinks
Mary Katherine White
Theresa Binfon
Trina Embrey
Position
Room Monitors Chair
Susan Ashford
Ellen Elder
Joan Carlisle
Brochure/Trifold Chair
Activities Chair
E-mail
condrey_tamara@columbusstate.edu
derichardson@daltonstate.edu
colleenwalter@clayton.edu
rgreene4@student.clayton.edu
greer_susan@columbusstate.edu
q.pittman@chattahoocheetech.edu
ferguson_donalee@columbusstate.edu
kmassiah@student.clayton.edu
carol.bowdoin@gcsu.edu
spinks-m@comcast.net
mwhite99@kennesaw.edu
tbinfon@bauder.edu
katrina.embrey@armstrong.edu
susanashford@clayton.edu
eldergane@yahoo.com
jcarlisl@westga.edu
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Conference evaluations and certificates are online again this year!
Here is how it works:
On February 18th, GANE will place an option on the official GANE website called “Conference Evaluations.” So go to:
http://georgiaassociationfornursingeducation.com and click on the Conference Evaluations option
You will need to log into the evaluation site. A specific username and password will be emailed to you on
February 18th. The email will come from Express
Evaluations, GANE’s online evaluations provider. So look for an email from
evaluate@express-evaluations.com
Your username will be your email address, the one you used to register for this event. Your password will
be gane
When you get logged in:
Vendors:
Click on and complete the Vendor Evaluation
Attendees:
Evaluate each Session you attended, this accumulates your contact hours
Complete the Overall Evaluation of the GANE conference
Lastly, click on Certificate; create your certificate and download/print it
You can log in and out as many times as you like, evaluating the conference as you attend sessions. Or
complete the evaluations at a later date. Lastly, you have to click on Certificate in order for your contact hours to be posted.
An application was approved by the Alabama Nurses
Association Continuing Education Review Committee for 15 CEUs. Please email
swelch@westga.edu at GANE
(http://georgiaassociationfornursingeducation.com)
for more information
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Save the Date!
Excellence in Simulation Conference
March 10th – March 12th, 2016
Key Note Speaker:
Chad Epps, MD—Associate Professor, Associate director, Office of
Interprofessional Simulation, University of Alabama at Birmingham,
President-elect, society for Simulation in Healthcare
To register visit the: Florida Healthcare Simulation Alliance website
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Save the Date!
2017 Annual Conference
February 16-18, 2017
Callaway Gardens Lodge and Spa
Pine Mountain, GA
Watch for more information and updates at:
www.georgiaassociationfornursingeducation.com
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