FEATURESThe honor society’s new CEO: After attending her first international convention of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, she returned home and proclaimed, “Someday, I want to lead that organization.” In 1999, she became the honor society’s 23rd president and, in 2007, its chief executive officer. Learn more about Patricia E. Thompson, our multifaceted, consensus-building CEO.
Advanced nursing practice: The global experience by Madrean Schober As increased demand for health care coincides with lack of access to health care services and shortages of health care professionals, nurses with advanced knowledge and skills are increasingly important. The author provides perspective on the global trend toward advanced nursing practice.
Geoffry Phillips McEnany: Professor of sleep by Jane Palmer In Professor Phillips McEnany’s classes, you stay awake to learn about the benefits of sleep. Learn more about this clinician and teacher who is making important research contributions to our understanding of sleep disorders.
Team Morocco: Nurses helping nurses When BSN students at Fullerton State University in California decided to form an honor society and apply for a chapter charter with the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, they wanted to make a difference internationally. That’s exactly what they’re doing, making a difference by helping their nurse colleagues in Morocco.
Coloring outside the lines Coloring outside of the lines may be frowned upon by those who feel the lines were put there for a purpose, but the author has found that going beyond the usual boundaries provides purpose and fulfillment never experienced by those who never take a risk.
Interprofessional, cross-cultural immersion in Nicaragua From personal experience as a volunteer nurse practitioner in Nicaragua, the author learns that there is no better way to learn about another culture than to immerse yourself in it, even for a relatively short period of time. Now she’s helping her nursing students learn the same lesson. Therapeutic relationships: When The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia transitioned to family-centered care 25-plus years ago, undefined boundaries introduced by the new environment made it difficult, at times, for caregivers to navigate. Nurses, together with astute administrators, recognized the problem and found a way to empower families and care for caregivers.
Knowing what to say: To minimize the severity of the nursing shortage, writes the author, young people not presently considering nursing need to be recruited for a future career in the profession through presentations that are “positive, appealing and accurate.” She offers age-appropriate suggestions so that future nurses can make that career choice on the basis of reality, rather than preconceived notions.
Last updated: 2/25/08
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