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Page 2: Nancy DeBasio Named to 2012 Class of Fellows of American Academy of Nursing Page 4: Center for Outpatient Surgery Welcomes Edward Higgins, Jr., MD Page 5: Clinical Excellence Update Page 8: Advance Practice Nurses: Bridging the Gap in Healthcare
Join the American Cancer Society in the Battle Against Breast Cancer
Research Medical Center and Research Brookside Campus will join the fight against breast cancer on Oct. 27 by participating as a flagship sponsor in the American Cancer Societys Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, a non-competitive walk that will be held at Liberty Memorial. Stephanie Graff, MD, is our team leader for the Research Making Strides Walk team. Our goal is to recruit 100 walkers for a day of fun-raising for this very important cause. We all know someone touched by breast cancera patient, a family member, a friend, explains Stephanie Graff, MD, medical oncologist at Research Medical Center. This walk gives our Research Medical Center family the opportunity to walk along side them, offering our support. I hope youand your family and friendswill join us. to join researchs Making Strides team, go to http://makingstrides.acsevents. org or visit our table in the cafeteria on Friday, oct. 5 during wear Pink day.
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In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Research Medical Center and the Research Brookside Campus will be offering extended hours and Saturday appointments for screening mammograms.
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Nancy DeBasio, PhD, RN, Named to 2012 Class of Fellows of American Academy of Nursing
DeBasio, president and dean of Research College of Nursing, receives one of nursings most prestigious honors
By kiMBeRly steRn
Nancy DeBasio, PhD, RN, president and dean of Research College of Nursing, has been named to the 2012 Class of Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing. Selection for membership in the Academy is one of the most prestigious honors in the field of nursing and includes only 1,800 nurse leaders in education, management, practice, policy and research nationwide. DeBasio has been with Research College of Nursing since 1988. Research College of Nursing is a small private nonsectarian and fully accredited institution of higher learning in the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Research College of Nursing has its roots in the history of Research Medical Center, which began in 1886 as the German Hospital. Today, award-winning Research Medical Center is part of HCA Midwest Health System Kansas Citys largest healthcare network and private-sector employer. The hospital was ranked No. 3 in the Kansas City metro area in U.S. News & World Reports first-ever Best Hospitals metro area rankings in April 2011. DeBasio began her career in 1970 as assistant professor at Rockland Community College in Suffern, NY. She has served in a myriad of educator positions at Adelphi University, University of Pennsylvania, Seton Hall University and Loyola University of Chicago. She served as associate dean for academic affairs at Research College of Nursing from 1988-1992. In 1992, DeBasio accepted her current position as president and dean at the College; she acts as an academic liaison for HCA Healthcare. DeBasio has served in numerous leadership and advisory roles for Research Medical Center, Kansas City Hospice Board of Directors, Harmon Diabetes Advisory Board, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Board of Directors, and the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) Board. She is a member of the Kansas City Healthcare Workforce Partners and a founding member of the Clinical Faculty Academy and Health Resource Partners. In addition, DeBasio is a member of the Greater Kansas City Collegiate Nurse Educators, serving in various capacities for nearly 20 years. DeBasio is a sought-after nursing education presenter, has authored numerous grants and her work has appeared in academic journals. DeBasio received her bachelor of science degree in nursing from Wagner College School of Nursing in Staten Island, NY. She earned a master of arts degree in psychiatric mental health nursing from New York University and her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. I am genuinely humbled to be selected as a fellow in the Academy, which represents nursing leadership across the globe, says DeBasio. I look forward to contributing to the Academys work and to the advancement of nursing as a profession. Were very honored to have such an accomplished healthcare professional as Nancy DeBasio leading Research College of Nursing, says Kevin J. Hicks, Research Medical Center chief executive officer. Her long and distinguished history of service to the nursing profession is an asset to the Kansas City community. We heartily congratulate Nancy on being named as a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.
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P.e.e.R of the Year award is dream come true for tien Nguyen, RN, ADN
By sheRRy osBuRn
Being selected P.E.E.R. of the Year at Research Medical Center is a dream come true for Tien Nguyen, RN, ADN, 4 West. I came to this country 32 years ago from Vietnam,Nguyen says. Growing up I always wanted to help others, so it was my goal to become a nurse. Nguyen received her associates degree in nursing from Penn Valley Community College and started her career at Research Medical Center in the float pool about 17 years ago, eventually choosing 4 West as her home base. I have been on 4 West for about 15 years now,Nguyen says. I love this unit, my co-workers, and the patients. It challenges you to think critically, to act fast. Tien is a leader by example and expects nothing less from other staff, said one of the co-workers who nominated her as P.E.E.R. of the Year. She will go the extra mile to make sure the patient is shown dignity and respect, said another. I was humbled and shocked to receive the P.E.E.R. of the Year award, Nguyen says. I just try to do whatever I can to help anytime my patients or co-workers need me. I am very proud of who I am and what I do, and its exciting to be recognized for that. Nguyen adds that she has felt supported by her co-workers and managers throughout her career at Research Medical Center. Working on 4 West is very much a team effort, she says. I learn every day from my patients, the doctors, my co-workers and managers. I really enjoy that aspect of my job. Now that her two children are grown, Nguyen plans to return to school to pursue her bachelors of science in nursing and to continue to advance her education. I have been very fortunate to meet lots of good people who have helped me at Research Medical Center, and I appreciate them recognizing me with this honor.
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SePteMber 7-9: Kansas City Black Expo @ Bartle Hall. SePteMber 8: ASF Stroke Walk @ theis Park, 9 a.m. SePteMber 16: Bikers for Babies @ Kansas Speedway, 9 a.m. SePteMber 23: Whisper Walk for Ovarian Cancer @ Zona Rosa, 9 a.m. SePteMber 28: 28th Annual Practical Cardiology Symposium @ Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. Call 276-4218 to register. oCtober 5: Light the Night Walk @ Cleveland Chiropractic, 10850 Lowell, 6 p.m. oCtober 5: Wear Pink Day @ Research Medical Center cafeteria. oCtober 20: Family Caregiver Conference @ Research Brookside Campus, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Call (816) 444-1121. oCtober 27: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer @ Liberty Memorial, 9 a.m. NoVeMber 3: 14th Candlelight Ball @ Overland Park Sheraton Hotel. Call 276-4218 for details.
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