October 1, 2014
With cooler weather sweeping in and Fall colors preparing to emerge, the SON enters yet another month of exciting and educational opportunities.
Enjoy lectures organized by our Research Support Center as well as the Healthcare Quality and Patient Outcomes series. Consider a continuing education course from the Center for Lifelong Learning. Most importantly, prepare to buckle down and study. Midterms are just around the corner!
October 1
- Research Support and Consultation Seminar
12:00 PM-1:00PM, Room 104, Carrington Hall
“Working With Interdisciplinary Teams: Application to Researchers in an Academic Environment” Presented by Lori A. Evarts, MPH, CPH, Clinical Assistant Professor & Director of Graduate Studies, Public Health Leadership Program, Gillings School of Global Public Health
October 8
- “Using Hospital Performance Measures to Determine the Impact of Nursing on Patient Outcomes” by Linda H. Aiken, PhD
3:00 PM-4:30PM, DeFriese Room, 1st Floor, Sheps Center for Health Services Research
Dr. Aiken has directed studies of the impact of nursing on patient outcomes in over 30 countries. Her research on nurse staffing and patient outcomes is widely used as a basis for managerial and policy decision making. Her research showing that hospitals with more nurses with bachelor’s qualifications have lower mortality and fewer adverse patient outcomes has impacted nurse education, employment, and policy in the U.S. and abroad. To attend, please RSVP to juliespero@unc.edu. - SON Reception At the NCNA Convention
7:00 PM, Tuscan Blu in Raleigh, NC
The UNC School of Nursing is hosting a networking reception in conjunction with the NCNA Annual Convention. For more information, see Upcoming Alumni Events.
October 9
- Undergraduate Student Governance Council Meeting
12:00 PM-1:00 PM, Location TBD, Carrington Hall
The Undergraduate Student Governance Council (USGC) is a student-led organization focused on enhancing the undergraduate experience at the SON. Learn how you can gain valuable leadership and project management experience through USGC. More information can be found here: https://nursing.unc.edu/current-students/undergraduate-student-governance-council/
October 12
- University Day
2:00 PM, Memorial Hall
Celebrate Carolina’s 221st birthday on University Day. Come witness SON history as Army Surgeon General and SON Alum Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, BSN ’82, is honored with a Distinguished Alumna award. Governor Pat McCrocy will deliver the keynote address.
October 15
- Healthcare and Patient Outcomes Seminar
12:00 PM-1:00PM, Room 104, Carrington Hall
“Contribution of Oral Health Literacy to Disparities in Oral Health Status and Health Behaviors in Children.” Presented by Jessica Lee, DDS, PhD, Demeritt Distinguished Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry.
October 15
- Research Support and Consultation Seminar
12:00 PM-1:00PM, Room 104, Carrington Hall
“Epigenetics: Bridging the Gap Between Biology and Behavior to Improve Clinical Outcomes” Presented by Theresa Swift-Scanlan, PhD, MS, BSN, BS, RN Assistant Professor and Charlotte Boettiger, PhD, Assistant Professor Department of Psychology, Biomedical Research Imaging Center.
October 15-20
- FALL BREAK
October 23
- Using Available Resources Strategically: One Important Step to Career Services
5:00 PM-6:30 PM, Room 208, Carrington Hall
Being in a university environment with many resources is a great gift, but how to choose when to seek help and what help to seek can be a maze. This Careers Beyond the Beside session will provide advice regarding using resources, and how they can help you reach your desired goals. - Association of Nursing Students Monthly Meeting
12:00 PM-1:00 PM, Room 1, Carrington Hall
Get to know your fellow students through the Association of Nursing Students (ANS). Bring your lunch and learn about community service opportunities such as the ANS Red Cross Blood Drive and the Heels for Healing 5K.
October 24
- Promoting Healthy Aging With Older Adults
8:00AM-4:30 PM, The Friday Center
By 2030, there will be 72.1 million older persons in the US, more than twice their number in 2000! Do you have current knowledge and skills to promote healthy aging among this growing population of older adults? Whether you work in an inpatient or outpatient setting, you will benefit from an update on how to help patients and families cope with Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias and delirium, anxiety and depression. More information can be found on the course website. - Undergraduate Student Governance Council Meeting
12:00 PM-1:00 PM, Location TBD, Carrington Hall
The Undergraduate Student Governance Council (USGC) is a student-led organization focused on enhancing the undergraduate experience at the SON. Learn how you can gain valuable leadership and project management experience through USGC. More information can be found here: https://nursing.unc.edu/current-students/undergraduate-student-governance-council/
October 25
- Tar Heal Explorations
TBD
The Association of Nursing Students will be giving tours and demonstrations in the School of Nursing for local girls scout troops.
October 28
- Research Support and Consultation Seminar
12:00 PM-1:00PM, Room 104, Carrington Hall
“Endocrine Therapy Adherence in Breast Cancer” Presented by Stephanie B. Wheeler, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Health Policy and Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health
October 29
- Research Support and Consultation Seminar
12:00 PM-1:00PM, Room L700, New Addition, Carrington Hall
“Interdisciplinary Collaborations, Team Science, & the Office of Research Development”
Presented by Eliana M. Perrin, MD, MPH, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, and Director, Office of Research Development University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine
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