ILLUMINATING EXCELLENCE
MARTHA WHITE BLALOCK NURSE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Martha White Blalock Nurse Scholars Committee plans a robust schedule of activities, in response to needs identified by nurses. These activities include Seminars, Nursing Grand Rounds and a keynote speaker during National Nurses Week (May 6-12).
These are the activities supported by the Friends of Nursing since July 1, 2022.
National Nurses Week
The Power of Nursing (virtual)
Presenter: Rebecca Love, MSN, BS, RN, FIEL
Entrepreneur, inventor, author, TEDx speaker
Chief Clinical Officer, IntelyCare
Founder and President of SONSIEL (Society of Nurse Scientists, Innovators, Entrepreneurs
Course#: DEV1478; 1.0 JA Credit Hour
Date/Time: May 9, 2023, 2 – 3 p.m.
Nursing Grand Rounds (all virtual)
When Behaviors Impact Care: Addressing the Physical and Mental Health Needs of Patients and Visitors
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Sept. 29, 2022; 2 – 3 p.m.
DEV1462; 1.0 JA Credit Hour
Sara L. Emory, DNP, RN, PMHCNS-BC, NEA-BC
Senior Director, Behavioral Health Services
Chief of Psychiatric Nursing
Duke University Health System (DUHS)
Stuart Cunningham, BSN, RN
Manager, Operations Administration
Duke Regional Hospital
Kevin Jones, BSN, BA, RN
Administrative Director
DUHS Clinical Education & Professional Development
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Elizabeth Larson, MSN, RN, SCRN
Service Line Director
Neurosciences & Behavioral Health
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Loretta Matters, MSN, RN-BC
Associate Director
Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence
Duke University School of Nursing
Dustin Tart, BSN, RN, CNML, CCRN-CMC
Patient Response Program Manager
Duke University Hospital
Patient Education in Today’s Digital World
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Oct. 27, 2022; 2 – 3 p.m.
DEV1463; 1.0 JA Credit Hour
Jennifer Maddocks, PT, MMCi, CPXP
Director
Digital Strategy Office
Duke University Health System
Jen Massengill, MSN, RN, CNML
Clinical Nurse Educator – Patient Education
Clinical Education and Professional Development
Duke University Health System
Mary Susan Moss, BSN, RN, MA, OCN
Clinical Nurse Educator – Patient Education
Clinical Education and Professional Development
Duke University Health System
Chuck Rodgers, BS
Education Training Coordinator
Clinical Education and Professional Development
Duke University Health System
Margaret Sturdivant, MSN, RN, CPPS
Administrative Director
Patient Education, Clinical Affiliations, and Workforce Development
Clinical Education and Professional Development
Duke University Health System
Caring for Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Patients: Ensuring an Affirming Environment and Culturally Appropriate Care
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Nov. 17, 2022; 2 – 3 p.m.
DEV1464; 1.0 JA Credit Hour
Cheryl Brewer, PhD, MSN, RN
Associate Vice President
Nursing
Private Diagnostic Clinic
Duke Health
Clinical Associate Adjunct Faculty
Duke University School of Nursing
McKenzie Daniel, MSN, RN, AMB-BC
Nurse Manager
Duke Children’s Primary Care and Internal Medicine North Durham
Private Diagnostic Clinic
Duke Health
Career Ladder for Nurses: New Pathways for Advancement
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Dec. 15, 2022; 2 – 3 p.m.
DEV1467; 1.0 JA Credit Hour
Katherine Overbey, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Program Manager – Leadership & Professional Development
Clinical Education & Professional Development
Duke University Health System
Keeping Medications Safe: Protecting Patients and Employees
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Jan. 26, 2023; 2 – 3 p.m.
DEV1471; 1.0 JA Credit Hour
Margarita de la Fuente, DNP, RN, RN-BC, NE-BC, LSSBB
Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Professional Practice and Magnet
Duke University Health System
Clinical Associate
Duke University School of Nursing
Melissa Wimberley, PharmD
Manager, Medication Safety
Pharmacy Manager
Duke University Hospital
Margaret “Meg” Garland, MSN, RN, RN-BC
Nursing Informatics Systems Specialist II
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Using Telehealth to Redesign Care: Hybrid Care Models for Ambulatory and Inpatient Settings
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Feb. 23, 2023; 2 – 3 p.m.
DEV1472; 1.0 JA Credit Hour
Kay Lytle, DNP, RN-BC, NEA-BC, CPHIMS, ACHIP, FHIMSS, FAMIA
Chief Nursing Information Officer
Duke University Health System
Donna Phinney, MSN, RN
Director
Duke Telehealth & Virtual Care Center
Digital Strategy Office
Duke Health Technology Solutions
Duke University Health System
Creating and Sustaining Healthy Work Environments: A Beginner’s Guide
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March 30, 2023; 2 – 3 p.m.
DEV1474; 1.0 JA Credit Hour
Heather Pena, MSN, RN, CCRN-CSC, CPPS
Strategic Services Associate
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Heart Services
Duke University Hospital
Jessica L. Seabrooks, BSN, RN, CCRN-K
Assistant Nurse Manager
Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit DMP 7 West
Duke University Hospital
Jason Stokes, BSN, RN, CCRN
Assistant Nurse Manager
Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit DMP 7 West
Duke University Hospital
Building Strong Teams through Effective Precepting & Mentoring
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April 27, 2023; 2 – 3 p.m.
DEV1475; 1.0 JA Credit Hour
Katherine “Katie” Overbey, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Program Manager – Leadership & Professional Development
Clinical Education & Professional Development
Duke University Health System
Lorraine Wilson, DNP, RN
Nursing Program Manager – Clinical and Professional Development
Nursing Residency Program Coordinator
Education Services Department
Duke Regional Hospital
Presentations: Unit-Based Quality Improvement Projects
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June 22, 2023; 2 – 3 p.m.
Deborah H. Allen, PhD, RN, CNS, FNP-BC, AOCNP
Director of Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice
Duke University Health System
Project leads:
Erin Babin, MSN, RN, CCRN
New standard of care for venous lab sampling method eliminates invasive arterial and potential patient complications
Euniqua Bullock, MSN, RN-BC, CEN
Improving team performance through identifying/addressing dysfunctions
Karla Lambson, MSN, RN, OCN
Innovative, individualized new graduate RN program successfully impacts ambulatory oncology practice
Ashley Touchton-King, DNP, RN-BC
Using new Nurse Manager resource tool to build staff resiliency, improve retention and reduce absenteeism
Alex Wesely, BSN, RN
Adding Midazolam for anxiolysis during MRI procedures improves patient care and procedure throughput
*In support of improving patient care, DUHS Clinical Education and Professional Development is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the health care team.
