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January 2009 Progress Notes The Research and Evidence-Based Practice Council was established in August 2006, and since that time has made significant progress in promoting EBP and educating nurses about the process of evidence-based practice. Because of our commitment to increase EBP knowledge throughout the organization, the Council recently expanded its membership. Day and night shift staff nurses and advanced practice nurses are represented among our new members. 1st row (left to right): Robyn Ison, CRNA; Kimberly Yates, MSN/MHA, RN-BC; Anita Herman, RN; Monique Robinson, BSN, RN; 2nd row: Rebecca Tart, PhD; Alena Dubchak, BSN, RN; Ann Moore, MSN, RN-BC, CEN; Gail Settlemyre, BSN, RN, CPAN; Lou Turnipseed, BSN, RN, CCRN; Lisa Wike, MSN, RN-BC.
In 2009, the Council will continue its efforts to enculturate evidence-based nursing practice at CVMC. Look for many EBP educational opportunities to include: the 2nd Annual Dinner Theatre, ‘Let’s Get Cooking with EBP’, Searching the Literature, ‘The A-Team with Dr. T Assignment: Appraising the Literature’, Grading the Evidence and independent EBP tutorials. Support and resources for EBP initiatives and research projects will continue as well. If you are interested in attending a Research & EBP Council meeting to learn more about who we are and what we are doing, please contact Ann Moore (X-3671) or Kimberly Yates (X-3251). §
Congratulations to our December 2008 Graduates!
Earning Bachelor of Science Degrees in Nursing: from Gardner-Webb University, Jenish Holloway, BSN, RN, OCN, Infusion Center; from Lenoir-Rhyne University, Tammy Killian, BSN, RN, Critical Care; from Western Carolina University, Crystal Shepherd, BSN, RN, PCCN, Critical Care.
At the October 2008 Magnet Conference, the national certification averages for Magnet Hospital RNs were reported to be 28% for Direct Care RNs and 46% for nurse leaders. At CVMC, we surpass the national averages with 39% of full-time and part-time direct care nurses and 100% of nurse leaders being certified. The organization encourages and supports professional development. See your CDC or director for help in achieving your goals. Congratulations to these staff members who earned specialty certifications recently:
Melanie Lutz, MSN, RN, OCN, presented 2 projects to the Women in Philanthropy group for funding. One of the projects is The Wig Bank. The Wig Bank will relocate to the Details Hair Salon. Funding will be used to rent the space, purchase wig stands and caps, purchase of wigs for younger patients, a vanity table, and a mirror. Currently all wigs are donated to the group; approximately 60 wigs are distributed yearly to cancer patients. Melanie also secured funding for a notebook to be given to newly diagnosed cancer patients. The notebook contains sections for medication lists, side effect management education, chemotherapy/radiation therapy, doctor and insurance information, test results, a rolling calendar for appointments, business cards and a resource guide from the American Cancer Society called, “After Diagnosis-.” The notebook is an organizing tool for cancer patients, and is highlighted with positive sayings throughout. Congratulations on securing funds for these worthwhile projects, Melanie, and thanks for going the extra mile to help these CVMC patients. § Are you a member of Sigma Theta Tau Mu Alpha Chapter, but have lost touch with the chapter? If you think your name might be missing from the chapter’s mailing list, please send Kathryn Tinkelenberg (
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) your name and current address. Are you a member of Sigma Theta Tau, but belong to another chapter somewhere else? You can be a member of more than one chapter, or you can switch chapters if you have moved away from the chapter that inducted you. Contact Kerry Thompson (
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) or Kathryn Tinkelenberg at if you would like to become a member of the Mu Alpha Chapter. §
Focus on the AHEC Library ... Computers The AHEC Library has five computers available for research, education and health-related uses, which are connected to the Internet (not on the hospital network). Microsoft Office software is available, as well as the Knowledge-Based resources on the AHEC Digital Library. There is currently no charge for printing, but as we are all looking to keep costs under control, please limit printing to what you absolutely need. Recreational use of these computers is not appropriate, and sage is monitored. Occasionally many people need the computers at the same time. Bconsiderate- if all computers are in use, after 30 minutes give someone else a turn. If you need to use a computer, it is perfectly proper to ask if anyone will be done soon.
The library also has two computers on the hospital Intranet, if you need to connect to hospital resources, which connect to an Organizational Learning printer. The library has installed a single computer for checking your personal email and other non-work related uses. As with all library computers, recreational usage is not appropriate. Note that wireless Internet access for your own laptop is generally available in the library. The library staff will help you determine which computer best suits your needs and will assist with search endeavors. §
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