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Fall Semiannual Meeting to Focus on the Power of Collaboration
Be sure to join nearly 600 deans and associate deans at AACN’s Fall Semiannual
Meeting, Unlocking the Power of Collaboration, which will be held October 29-November
1 at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC, conveniently located near some of DC’s most
historic landmarks.
This year’s meeting is packed with informative and stimulating program sessions,
presentations, and networking opportunities. The opening plenary session on Sunday
features Dr. Kerry Ann O’Meara, Professor at the College of Education, University of
Maryland, who will speak on “Measures that Matter: Regarding Engaged Scholarship
in Promotion and Tenure.” Another featured session will be a Leadership Plenary on
Bring Your Chief Nursing “Advancing Higher Education at the National Level: What Lies Ahead,” with Dr.
Officer to Hear Dr. Jeffrey Matthew Soldner from the American Institutes for Research.
Bauer at the Fall Semiannual A meeting highlight will be the presentation of the John P. McGovern Lectureship
Meeting Award to Sister Carol Keehan, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Catholic
Health Association of the United States. Sister Carol will speak to the membership
At AACN’s Fall Semiannual
immediately after receiving the award. For an interview with Sister Carol, please see page
Meeting, you have the opportunity to
4 of this issue of Syllabus.
bring your chief nursing officer to a
presentation from Dr. Jeffery Bauer, a New this year is our invitation to bring your chief nursing officer for a robust dialogue
healthcare futurist, author, and medical related to AACN’s groundbreaking report Advancing Healthcare Transformation: A New
economist. Dr. Bauer will outline Era for Academic Nursing. Come hear healthcare futurist Dr. Jeffrey Bauer outline cutting-
cutting-edge trends and opportunities edge trends and opportunities for healthcare transformation. All meeting registrants are
for healthcare transformation, in welcome to attend this important dialogue with Dr. Bauer. More details on this invitation
a dialogue related to the report can be found here.
Advancing Healthcare Transformation: A The Fall Meeting also will feature an orientation for new members, new deans,
New Era for Academic Nursing. See page associate deans, and prospective members; like-schools focused discussions; a “Welcome
2 for details on how to register. to DC” reception on Sunday evening; a vast exhibit hall aimed directly at academic
nursing leaders; and much more.
AACN’s Fall Semiannual Meetings are open only to the primary dean/chair/director of
INSIDE SYLLABUS:
AACN-member schools of nursing and their associate/assistant dean/director guest(s).
Don’t delay, register now!
AACN Establishes Nursing Workforce
Diversity Technical Assistance
Program
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - GANES Conference: Catalyzing Nursing
Call for Nominations for AACN Education and Scholarship for Global Health
Board of Directors and Nominating
Committee
The Global Alliance for Leadership in Nursing Education and Sciences (GANES)
AACN Applauds House Committee’s is hosting a two-day global nursing education conference in Miami, April 2-4, 2017.
Vote to Advance Legislation for
Abstracts are being accepted until December 4. Please review the submission process
Nursing Education and Practice
before submitting your abstract.
10 Questions with Sister Carol
Read more about the GANES
Keehan
Conference and register here.
Opportunities and More
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AACN Establishes Nursing Workforce Diversity Technical
Assistance Program
Call for Nominations for
AACN Board of Directors and
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is currently accepting
Nominating Committee
applications from schools of nursing for FY 2017 funding through the Nursing Workforce
Diversity (NWD) Program (HRSA-17-063). 
This cycle, schools applying for an NWD grant must implement a comprehensive AACN’s Nominating Committee
systems approach to enhancing diversity that must include a Holistic Review process has issued a Call for Nominations for
for nursing school applicants. This approach allows schools to consider a broad range candidates to fill five Board seats and two
of factors reflecting the applicant’s academic readiness, contribution to the incoming vacancies on the Nominating Committee.
class, and potential for success both in school and later as a professional. AACN has The committee will choose the slate of
been a leader for the nursing profession with regard to Holistic Review and developed a candidates at the 2016 Fall Semiannual
comprehensive Technical Assistance Program (see below). Meeting based on nominations received
AACN is now accepting requests from member schools of nursing to establish a formal and the committee’s deliberations.
agreement to provide technical assistance related to Holistic Review and sustainability as The positions under consideration are:
set forth in the funding announcement. We will provide a Letter of Agreement to every • Treasurer
AACN member on request (an NWD grant requirement).  We encourage you to submit • Board member-at-large (four
your request in a timely manner in order to receive your letter by the application deadline vacancies)
(November 14, 2016). Please submit your request for a Letter of Agreement to:  Robert • Nominating Committee (two
Rosseter, AACN Chief Communications Officer, at [email protected]. vacancies)
AACN has developed a structured NWD Technical Assistance Program that features The Nominating Committee considers
an assessment of admissions practices, an on-site Holistic Admissions Review workshop, the following criteria when developing the
student recruitment and retention strategies, and models for building a successful slate:
mentoring program. This program builds on the successful Holistic Review workshop • The candidates previous service to the
conducted by AACN last fall and the lessons learned from the Robert Wood Johnson association
News Careers in Nursing program, which was administered by AACN. • Representation of geographical regions
  Please address any technical questions related to AACN’s assistance and training to and institutional sizes and missions
Dr. Vernell DeWitty, AACN Special Advisor on Diversity and Inclusion, at vdewitty@ • Representation of membership
aacn.nche.edu. diversity
• Conflict of interest
• The need for two candidates for each
Bring Your Chief Nursing Officer to AACN’s 2016 Fall
position vacancy
Semiannual Meeting! AACN member deans/directors
submitting a nomination must complete
Bring your Chief Nursing Officer to AACN’s 2016 Fall Semiannual Meeting the following forms: a Nomination Form,
for a robust dialogue related to AACN’s groundbreaking report Advancing Healthcare Consent Statement Form, Nominations
Transformation: A New Era for Academic Nursing. Come listen to healthcare futurist Dr. Biographical Data Form, and Personal
Jeffrey Bauer outline cutting-edge trends and opportunities for healthcare transformation. Statement. Forms should be submitted via
Enjoy networking with your academic and clinical colleagues from across your e-mail to AACN Chief Operating Officer
organization and around the country to prepare for academic nursing in the 21st century! Jennifer Ahearn at [email protected].
The session is FREE of charge. Space is limited, so register as soon as
possible. Interested health systems executives are encouraged to attend. Attendees will Download the Nomination Packet
be awarded contact hours for successful completion at the end of the meeting.

Forms will be accepted until 5:00 p.m.
View the preliminary program schedule
on October 29 at the registration desk
|
Registration for Deans Registration for CNOs or Health Systems Executives during the Fall Semiannual Meeting. The

slate of candidates will be presented during
For any questions about this event, contact Associate Director Shelley
the Business Meeting on October 31, 2016.
McKearney at [email protected] or at [phone] ext. 269.
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AACN mourns the loss of two respected nursing leaders.
IN MEMORIAM “Both of these leaders leave legacies that will continue on into the future. We thank them for
their courage, vision, and inspiration.” – Dr. Juliann Sebastian, Chair, AACN Board of Directors
Patricia Burns, University of South Florida, Rita Frantz, University of Iowa, College of
College of Nursing Nursing
Dr. Patricia Burns, former dean of the University of Iowa (UI) College of
College of Nursing at the University of South Nursing Dean Rita Ann Frantz passed away
Florida (USF), passed away September 21. on September 7, 2016 following a courageous
Dr. Burns, who also was a USF Health senior battle against cancer.
associate vice president, was 77. After earning a master’s degree in medical/
Dr. Burns served as dean of the USF surgical nursing and a PhD in educational
College of Nursing from 1997 to 2010. Prior psychology—both from the University of
to arriving at USF, she was an associate professor at the University Iowa—Dr. Frantz joined UI’s College of Nursing as faculty in 1972.
at Buffalo (UB) School of Nursing and led that school’s nurse She was appointed Kelting Dean in July 2007.
practitioner program. Dr. Frantz stepped down as dean and retired as a professor
“Under Dr. Burns’ leadership, the University of South Florida on September 6, 2016—marking the conclusion of a long and
established innovative academic-practice partnerships that advanced distinguished career in nursing. She often described observing the
new approaches to clinical education. She was a visionary and professional growth and accomplishments of the college’s students
provided leadership that yielded growth in research, clinical, and and faculty as the most satisfying aspect of her work—emphasizing
academic programs. She will be missed by the nursing community,” that this kind of academic enrichment and professional advancement
said Dr. Juliann Sebastian, Chair of the AACN Board of Directors. is a “team effort” that required the collective contributions of the
Dr. Burns was a leader in several national nursing organizations, entire college.
serving as president of the National Organization of Nurse “Dr. Frantz’s quiet, thoughtful, and always effective leadership
Practitioner Faculty and the Southern Regional Education Board inspired all who knew her. She grew the College’s research, clinical,
Nursing Council. She also had active roles in AACN and CCNE. and academic portfolios and elevated each in excellence and rigor.
A native of Buffalo, Dr. Burns received her baccalaureate degree Dr. Frantz modeled participatory leadership and encouraged all
from D’Youville College and her master’s and doctorate degrees from around her to be their best. Her sense of humor and dedication to
UB. academic depth and scholarly excellence will be missed,” said Dr.
Dr. Burns established an endowed nursing scholarship at USF. Sebastian.
Memorial donations may be made to the scholarship as a tribute: In keeping with Dr. Frantz’s wishes, memorials are being directed
USF Foundation (check made payable to, or online at, Patricia A. Burns to the establishment of the Rita and David Frantz Chair in the
Endowed Scholarship --fund number 276001 in the memo line) College of Nursing. Read more on Dr. Frantz’s legacy at UI.
Address: USF College of Nursing, c/o Phillip McEuen, 12901 Bruce
B. Downs Blvd, MDC 22, Tampa, FL 33612.
Read more on Dr. Burns’ legacy at USF.
AACN Applauds House Committee’s Vote to Advance Legislation for Nursing Education and Practice
AACN has commended the House the programs, AACN Board Chair Juliann The Improving Access to Maternity Care
Energy and Commerce Committee for Sebastian stated, “AACN commends the Act would create a Health Professional
taking up a series of public health bills, Committee for taking the next step to support Shortage Area designation for maternity care
including approving the Title VIII Nursing nursing education programs. Sustaining services. The U.S. Department of Health and
Workforce Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2713) Title VIII through a bipartisan collaboration Human Services would then be able to place
and the Improving Access to Maternity Care represents a critical investment in our professionals who provide the full scope of
Act (H.R. 1209). Both passed by a voice nation’s nursing schools, faculty, students, maternity healthcare within the National
vote, which marks a monumental step in the and the health of the public. The bipartisan Health Service Corps in these regions.
legislative process toward becoming law. collaboration between Representatives Lois For more background on AACN-
Regarding the Committee’s advancement Capps, RN, (D-CA) and David Joyce (R- supported legislation, including H.R. 2713
of H.R. 2713, which would reauthorize the OH) to spearhead this legislation is precisely and H.R. 1209, visit AACN’s Government
Nursing Workforce Development programs the leadership needed to ensure the future Affairs web page.
and offers minor changes to modernize sustainability of these programs.”
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Competence, communication,
Sister Carol Keehan
commitment, an appreciation of the
President and Chief Executive Officer
contributions of others, collaborative, and a
Catholic Health Association of the United States
sense of humor.
Sister Carol Keehan is the ninth president and chief executive
6) What roles do nurses play in CHA?
officer of The Catholic Health Association of the United States
(CHA), the umbrella organization for Catholic hospitals. A strong
advocate of securing healthcare for all Americans, she has led The President/CEO is a nurse, and
CHA staff at offices in Washington, DC and St. Louis, Missouri there is another nurse who serves as
since 2005, responsible for all association operations. Sr. Carol has held administrative the senior director for continuing care
and governance positions at hospitals sponsored by the Daughters of Charity for ministries and community benefit. There is
more than 35 years. She was the board chair of Ascension Health, Sacred Heart Health a nurse on the board, and we have several
System in Pensacola, Florida and served for 15 years as president and chief executive nurses on various committees of CHA.
officer of Providence Hospital, which includes Carroll Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center in Washington, DC. 7) Why is it important for nurses to serve
Sr. Carol has held influential roles in the governance of various healthcare, in leadership positions?
insurance, and educational organizations including the International Federation of
Catholic Healthcare Associations (AISAC) of the Pontifical Council for Pastoral Care of Nurses continue to have the best
Health Care Workers. She also is a member of several health, labor, and domestic policy
opportunity for understanding the impact
committees of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, DC
of illness on patients and their families
and serves on the finance committee of the Archdiocese of Washington.
as well as the impact of treatments and
the stress that patients and families go
through.
In addition, nurses understand the
1) When did you first get involved in right but so committed to the future of importance that quality nursing care plays
working in healthcare? Catholic health care. in a successful patient experience and a
successful healthcare organization. They
I was 18 years old and was enrolled in 3) What is the mission of CHA? have a privileged view of the impact and
a diploma nursing program in Norfolk, value of a quality healthcare workforce on
Virginia at DePaul Hospital. It took me The Catholic Health Association exists healthcare.
about two weeks to fall completely in love to promote and facilitate the work of
with nursing, and it’s lasted ever since. Catholic health care that our members are 8) Looking ahead, what are your
involved in, both in the United States and expectations for CHA?
2) Who were your mentors during your in the international arena.
early career years? As healthcare structures and systems
4) What are your primary responsibilities change dramatically, the goal is that CHA
In my early career years, my mentors as President/CEO of CHA? would be very helpful to its members in
principally were nurses who were taking advantage of those opportunities
extremely competent either as staff nurses My primary responsibility as for service as well as avoiding pitfalls. It
or as nurse managers who maintained President/CEO is to ensure that the is also hoped that CHA will play a role in
their clinical competence were very association serves the members well in helping its members preserve and enhance
strong mentors as well as the Daughters accord with our mission. It involves the most important aspects of health care
of Charity in the hospital where I was acting as spokesperson, advocate, educator for patients and their families.
studying nursing. Later as I was doing and negotiator, as well as convening in
more early leadership work, it was the various venues, including the political, 9) Do you have any advice on how
Daughters of Charity that I lived with the Church venues and other association academic nursing leaders can forge strong
and watched across our community in venues. partnerships with their counterparts in
leadership as well as many of the lay practice?
people on our hospital boards who were 5) What are some key characteristics of
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so competent and successful in their own an effective leader?
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AACN and CDC Announce Recipient of Workforce
Communicate would be the first Improvement Project Award
advice, get to know each other, try to help
each other with the challenges in different The integration of primary care and public health has been recognized as a
areas and begin to think creatively about cornerstone strategy to improve individual and community health outcomes and
ways that we should modify what we do advance population health, such as in emergency preparedness and response. In
in our respective roles that could be more order to impact community health outcomes while appropriately identifying and
helpful to ourselves and each other by mitigating outbreaks, the emerging clinical health workforce will need to practice
changing practices and relationships. in environments that necessitate the understanding of and skills in leveraging
partnerships. Currently, there is a need to broaden and embed knowledge and
10) What opportunities and challenges appreciation of the value of population health improvement in students and build and
do you foresee for nursing within the foster collaborative interdisciplinary training environments.
healthcare system in the near future? In support of this need, AACN and the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) are pleased to announce the University of Missouri-St. Louis,
Nursing continues to be critical Johns Hopkins University, and Saint Louis University Schools of Nursing as the
and actually a lynchpin for success of a recipient of the Workforce Improvement Project (WIP) titled Academic/Practice
patient experience as well as the success Partnerships to Impact Population Health in Chronic Disease and Emergency
of an organization in health care. Into Response. This award of $145,000 serves to build collaborations between academic
the future, nursing has an opportunity to health centers, schools of public health, state innovation model sites, state/local
enlarge its role and its impact. Because of health departments, and health systems in the cities of Baltimore and St. Louis and
its privileged view of the patient and family, provide training environments that promote a public and population health approach
nursing must capture and utilize leadership in their curriculum and training pedagogy. 
opportunities. I would see even more effort This WIP opportunity is provided through the AACN/CDC Academic
to ensure competence in individual nurses Partnership Cooperative Agreement, a federally funded enterprise intended to create
and consistency in that competence. I opportunities for the higher education community to collectively meet the challenges
would also see strengthening the voice of of improving the population’s health. This program is designed to facilitate the
nursing within the healthcare system by development of qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced students and emerging
broadening the scope of leadership skills health professionals for public health practice in governmental, health care, or other
for nurses who assume leadership roles in settings. Read more about the AACN/CDC Cooperative Agreement.
the healthcare system.
New Careers in Nursing (NCIN) Program — Call for Research Applications: Studying the Impact
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Careers in Nursing Key Dates:
(NCIN) program seeks researchers to study the impact this • October 14, 2016 at 3 pm (ET)
program has on changing the face of nursing. Over the eight years Deadline for receipt of full proposals, all proposals must be
of operation a large data set including more than 3,500 scholars submitted online.
from 130 schools of nursing in 41 states was created on “Building • November 21, 2016
a More Diverse and Inclusive Nursing Workforce.”  Up to four Selected research applicants will be contacted. Once selections
grants will be awarded to individuals in the amount of $3,000 are finalized all other applicants will be notified and a press
each for analysis and development of a manuscript in one of the release will be issued.
following five categories: • April 25, 2017
Deadline for the National Program Office to receive
• Supports and barriers for accelerated nursing students
verification of formal publication submission from awardees.

• Characteristics of male nursing students
• Increasing diversity and cultural climate of nursing schools View the Call for Applications
• Student debt and accelerated nursing education: policy
Preview Application
implications
• Effective mentoring…necessary components Begin Application
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CNL Vanguard Awards Deadline is October 28
Save the Dates for
AACN’s Fall Conferences AACN and the Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC) are now accepting
applications for the 2017 CNL Educator Vanguard Award and the 2017 CNL
Vanguard Award. The 2017 recipients will be recognized at the CNL Summit, February
October 28-29, 2016
22-24, 2017 in Atlanta, GA.
Organizational Leadership
Network (OLN) Program
Review the eligibility requirements and apply today!
JW Marriot Washington,
Washington, DC
• CNL Educator Vanguard Award: Recognizes a CNL faculty member or program
  director for innovative and outstanding preparation and advocacy of CNLs. The
October 29-November 1, 2016 award promotes the contributions of the CNL faculty member in transforming
Fall Semiannual Meeting nursing education and promoting innovation in both academia and practice.
JW Marriot Washington,
Washington, DC • CNL Vanguard Award: Recognizes a certified CNL for innovative and outstanding
   professional performance and advocacy of the CNL role. The award promotes the
November 16-17, 2016 contributions of the CNL in transforming healthcare. 
Fall Executive Development Series
(EDS) Questions? Contact CNC Staff at [email protected]
Anaheim Marriott,
Anaheim, CA

November 16-17, 2016 Upcoming AACN Webinars
Faculty Development Conference
Hilton Anaheim,
Anaheim, CA October 5, 2016
   Strategies for Making QSEN Foundational in Your Curriculum
November 17, 2016
Instructional Leadership Network
October 6, 2016
(ILN) Program
The Opioid Crisis: APRN Curricular Integration
Anaheim Marriott,
Anaheim, CA
   October 12, 2016
November 17-19, 2016 Evaluating Effectiveness in Nurse Residency Programs
Baccalaureate Education
Conference
October 13, 2016
Anaheim Marriott,
Diversifying Healthcare Delivery Using Holistic Admissions
Anaheim, CA

October 20, 2016
View future AACN Conferences
The National Opioid Crisis: Your Practice, Your Responsibility
2016-2019
Visit AACN’s Conference November 2, 2016
webpage for additional information Mastery Learning Through Deliberate Practice in Nursing Education
or if you have questions, contact
Nadja Beverage, Associate Director of
December 1, 2016
Conferences, at conferences@aacn.
Quality Improvement Process for LEAN for Curriculum Revision
nche.edu or 202-463-6930, ext. 240.
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How to apply: Only electronic five years is required. Sacramento State
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY applications will be reviewed. Applicants are offers a CCNE accredited baccalaureate
asked to email the following as attachments program for generic and RN students
The College of Nursing and Health in .doc or PDF format: and Master’s program. Faculty teach two
Innovation at Arizona State University invites 1. A letter of interest in which you 16 week semesters with approximately
qualified candidates to apply for Clinical indicate the name of the position for one month off between semesters, late
Track Non-Tenure Nine-Month Faculty which you are applying, and describe December-January, and summer June to
position in the Doctor of Nursing (DNP) your fit to the position relative late August. We offer a comprehensive
Program in the Family Nurse Practitioner to the qualifications listed in this pension and benefits package. See www.
Specialty to serve as the FNP Specialty advertisement. csus.edu/about/employment for complete
Coordinator. 2. A current curriculum vitae or vacancy announcement and to submit an
Requirements: professional resume application. Sacramento State has a strong
• Earned doctorate from a regionally 3. The names, email addresses, and institutional commitment to the principle of
accredited institution in healthcare, phone numbers for three professional diversity in all areas. AA/EEo Employer. Clery
education, leadership, or a closely references Act statistics available. Mandated reporter
related area. requirements. Background check is required.
• National certification as a Family Nurse ASU conducts pre-employment screening
Practitioner for all positions which includes a criminal
• Current Arizona licensure as a background check, verification of work history,
Registered Nurse. academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. CARLOW UNIVERSITY (PA)
• Current Arizona licensure as an Send application materials to:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Mark Green
Full-Time Faculty – Nursing – Assistant or
Prior to teaching a clinical course, the ASU College of Nursing & Health Innovation
Associate Professor
faculty must have: Department of Public Email: [email protected]
Nurse Practitioner Faculty
Safety Level 1 Fingerprint clearance, current https://nursingandhealth.asu.edu/
College of Health and Wellness
CPR certification, current immunizations, employment
ability to pass background clearance and drug
Carlow University invites applications
screening as required per clinical agencies.
for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY,
Associate Professor Position, beginning
Desired Qualifications:
SACRAMENTO
January, 2017. Teaching responsibilities would
• DNP or PhD degree preferred
be primarily in the Nurse Practitioner
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness
(didactic, clinical, and online) College of Health of Human Services program.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor School of Nursing Qualified candidates will have an
unencumbered Pennsylvania (PA) RN
learners from diverse backgrounds.
• For Clinical teaching positions, NURSING FACULTY POSITIONS: Five license or be eligible for licensure in PA,
preference will be given to candidates full-time tenure track positions (Maternal National and Pennsylvania (PA) certification
with relevant clinical experience Child, Pediatrics, and Medical/Surgical) as a Family Nurse Practitioner or a
at the Assistant or Associate Professor Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and a
Duties include but are not limited to: level for candidates who have completed doctorate in nursing or related field, or near
• Didactic, online and clinical instruction doctoral coursework or full time lecturer completion of a doctorate.
in specialty area. with Master’s Degree that can convert Candidates should possess a strong
• Demonstration of current knowledge in to a tenure track upon completion of commitment to excellence in teaching,
field with ability to translate and extend doctorate. An earned Master’s is required; service and scholarship. Two years of recent
that knowledge to students. an earned doctorate preferred. If ABD, experience in the following is preferred:
• Incorporation of scholarly and creative candidates will be required to complete teaching at the graduate level, advanced
activities into practice and teaching. the doctoral degree by December 2018. nursing practice, research and scholarly
• Participation and leadership through Sustained progress in a doctoral program publication, and success in working with
appointed and voluntary activities that will be required for retention. Candidates diverse populations of students is preferred.
contribute to the college, university and must be eligible for licensure by California Carlow University employees commit
community. Board of Registered Nursing. A minimum themselves to the highest standards of
• Establish community partner of one year of recent cumulative clinical ethical conduct. They commit to act with
relationships that provide effective and/or teaching experience in the specialty integrity, treat others with respect and
clinical learning experiences area of nursing is desired. A minimum of dignity, carefully steward the University’s
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OPPORTUNITIES continued from page 7 Dean, the chief academic nursing officer of also be expected to establish a scholarly
the Nursing School and has 5 direct reports. program of research that includes students,
resources, avoid conflicts of interest or
Qualifications include an earned PhD share the departmental student advising
commitment, maintain confidentiality, and
degree in nursing or a related field from load, and contribute to the service needs of
to comply with legal and professional
an accredited institution; an advanced the department and College.
obligations.
practice registered nurse; eligible for an Candidates should have a PhD or DNP.
Please submit letter of introduction,
RN license in the District of Columbia; Doctoral students who anticipate graduation
curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching
meets the qualifications for tenure at the in 2018 are encouraged to apply. All
philosophy, to:
rank of Professor; a portfolio that displays candidates should demonstrate a scholarly
Full-Time Faculty Search Committee – Nursing
a track record of sustained scholarship, program of research designed to actively
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research, extramural funding, publication in engage in collaborative student-faculty
peer-reviewed journals, and acknowledged research. Start-up funds may be available.
Email: [email protected]. Only completed
skills as a nurse educator; adroit and Michigan registered nurse licensure or
application packets will be advanced in
forward-thinking with respect to distance eligibility for Michigan licensure is required.
consideration. Review will begin immediately
learning; experience in administering As part of the online application
and continue until an appointment is made.
academic programs; ability to represent the found at www.hope.edu/employment/
Carlow University is an Equal Opportunity/
Department both internally and externally; faculty, candidates will upload the following
Affirmative Action Employer. We strive for a
and deep appreciation of Georgetown’s documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae,
campus that reflects our urban setting and is
value based approach to nursing education. description of research plans, statement of
inclusive of underrepresented groups to enhance
Founded in 1751 and located in the nation’s teaching philosophy and competencies, and
our University community.
capital, historic Georgetown is known for undergraduate and graduate transcripts
its designer and mainstream boutiques, (unofficial versions are acceptable for
beautiful architecture and its seemingly this initial application stage). Letters of
endless list of cafes, restaurants and bars. recommendation and a response to Hope
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (DC)
History buffs, serious shoppers and garden College’s mission statement, demonstrating
lovers are instantly smitten by attractions a commitment to a liberal arts education
like Georgetown University, the C&O Canal, in the context of the Christian faith, will be
Chair, Department of Advanced Nursing Practice
Dumbarton House and Tudor Place. (http:// requested of advancing candidates. Review
washington.org/) of applications will begin October 1, 2016
Georgetown University has educated
To apply please reply confidentially with a and will continue until the position is filled.
more than 8,000 nurses since the founding
letter of interest and CV in Word format to: Jane Hope College (www.hope.edu) places
of its nursing program in 1903. Georgetown
Fischer, Tyler & Company. jfischer@tylerandco. a high priority on sustaining a supportive
University School of Nursing & Health
com or 610-558-6100, extension 231 environment that recognizes the importance
Studies is known for its innovative, values-
of having diverse faculty and staff in order
based approach to education. It houses
to best prepare our students for successful
leading experiential learning technology
careers in our multi-cultural nation and
in the 4,800-square-foot O’Neill Family
HOPE COLLEGE (MI) global community. Applicants with diverse
Foundation Clinical Simulation Center. The
backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to
School launched Georgetown University’s
apply. Hope College is an equal opportunity
first online degree-granting program in 2011
Full time tenure-track faculty position employer.
– a Master of Science degree in nursing
with several specialty options. (http://nhs.
The Hope College Nursing Department
georgetown.edu)
(www.hope.edu/academic/nursing) invites
The Chair, Department of Advanced UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,
applications for a tenure-track faculty
Nursing Practice will establish and administer DAVIS
appointment (open rank) beginning the
all departmental policies and procedures
2017-2018 academic year. Candidates
and will supervise its members in academic
should have expertise in medical-surgical Associate Dean for Research
and technical matters, promoting the
nursing with ICU experience. The Nursing
highest possible grade of research and
Department is committed to providing The Betty Irene Moore School of
instruction. The Chair is also responsible for
students with high quality classroom and Nursing at UC Davis seeks to hire a
departmental meetings, correspondence,
practicum experiences that include a strong visionary and dynamic associate dean for
curriculum development, financial
program of research. Primary teaching research to lead the school’s research
management, faculty development and
responsibilities will be in the classroom program and serve as a member of its
recommendation of faculty candidates for
teaching medical-surgical nursing and the senior leadership team.
appointment, tenure and promotion. This
practicum setting in a progressive care
position reports to the Endowed Associate
and intensive care setting. Candidates will Continued on page 9
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OPPORTUNITIES continued from page 8 UC Davis is an affirmative action and equal the doctorate. Doctoral degree required
opportunity employer with a strong institutional by start of contract. Current RN license in
The Betty Irene Moore School of commitment to the achievement of diversity the U.S. For a complete position description
Nursing at UC Davis was founded in among its faculty, staff and students. or to apply go to http://www.uwec.edu/
2009 with a $100 million grant from the Employment/NursingFacultyF-648.htm and
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. enter Job Opening ID: 12290. Needed to
Through this financial support and a shared complete the application process online:
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE,
vision to advance health, faculty, students letter of interest, copy of all transcripts,
KNOXVILLE
and staff aggressively launched a research current resume, copy of RN license, and
program focused on improving health and contact information for 3 references.
reshaping health systems in partnership with The University of Tennessee Knoxville, Application materials will be reviewed upon
communities served. Together, they work to College of Nursing is seeking three tenured/ receipt and will continue until the position
confront the barriers to population health tenure track positions: Assistant, Associate is filled. A criminal background check will be
and the challenges burdening health care in or Full Professor. required prior to employment. Application
the U.S. Researchers strive to assure that As the state’s flagship school, the questions contact Cathy Wilson, Dean’s
prevention and care places individuals, their University of Tennessee Knoxville offers Assistant at [email protected] or 715-
families and their communities at the center a research-intensive environment for 836-5837.
of all they do. inter-professional collaboration, with The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is an
This UC Davis position provides a state-of-the art technology and research EOE/AA employer.
number of unique opportunities to: resources. Located near the Great Smoky
• lead the development of a young Mountains and numerous lakes, Knoxville
research program focused on rapidly offers abundant recreational attractions,
and effectively improving care cultural attractions such as opera and VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
• join a creative faculty and further symphony, low cost of living and high quality
develop and hire tenure-track research residential neighborhoods. Please visit our
faculty over the next five years website: https://nursing.utk.edu/wwa/Pages/ Senior Associate Dean for Research/Endowed Chair
• receive dedicated research staff support JobOpportunities.aspx. Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
at both the school and university levels Interested applicants may send a cover (VUSN) has been named among the “Best
• participate in transdisciplinary letter, curriculum vitae and three letters Graduate Schools” in the country by US
collaboration with researchers of reference to: Dr. Victoria Niederhauser, News & World Report magazine and has a
throughout UC Davis Dean & Professor, The University of long-standing reputation for excellence in
• earn a generous compensation package Tennessee, College of Nursing, 1200 nursing, teaching, practice, informatics and
that includes relocation and start-up Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-4180. research. The research mission of VUSN is
funds E-mail: [email protected]. concentrated on advancing clinical nursing
practice to improve health care outcomes
• work from a brand-new, state-of-the-art
through contributions to science (www.
facility, Betty Irene Moore Hall, which
nursing.vanderbilt.edu).
is designed to sustain our vision of UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-
The Senior Associate Dean for Research/
innovation EAU CLAIRE
Endowed Chair will collaborate with
UC Davis Health System includes the
Deans and Program Directors in long-
School of Nursing, the School of Medicine,
Department of Nursing in the College of range academic planning, program review,
a 619-bed acute-care teaching hospital and
Nursing and Health Sciences development and implementation of School
a 1000-member physician practice group.
Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor policies related to, but not restricted to
It is home to a National Cancer Institute-
research. Reporting to the Dean of the
designated comprehensive cancer center, an
Tenure-track positions. Appointments School, he/she serves as the Director,
international neurodevelopmental institute,
are nine months with possibilities for Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program and the
a stem cell institute and a comprehensive
summer appointments. Priority areas of Center for Research Development and
children’s hospital. Other nationally prominent
expertise sought: Adult Health/Medical- Scholarship (CRDS), and will maintain an
centers focus on advancing telehealth,
Surgical Nursing; Research/Scholarship active externally funded research program
improving vascular care, eliminating health
(senior faculty position); Gerontology, Adult- as a Principal Investigator.
disparities and translating research findings
into new treatments for patients. Together, Gerontology with NP certification and Qualifications include: an earned PhD in
prescriptive authority; Teaching experience Nursing or DSN (or other terminal degree
they make UC Davis a hub of innovation that
at the undergraduate and graduate levels in health sciences); Full Professor with
is transforming health for all.
preferred. Requirements: doctoral degree in tenure; eligible for an RN license in TN; a
For full position descriptions and to
nursing or related field with master’s degree
apply, visit http://nursing.ucdavis.edu/
in nursing or substantial progress toward
ourteam/join. Continued on page 10
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OPPORTUNITIES continued from page 9 address issues of social justice and devise including experience or research related
new ways of delivering healthcare. to work with minority populations or
portfolio of strong achievement in research, The RN-to-BSN program is housed in other underrepresented populations
scholarship and teaching; deep appreciation the Department of Health & Community and demonstrated ability to work
and embodiment of the values-based Studies in the Woodring College of effectively with diverse students,
framework of Vanderbilt’s nursing program; Education, providing rich opportunities for colleagues, staff, and communities
strong administrative and management interdisciplinary engagement with other Preferred Qualifications
capabilities; skilled leader who will identify professional programs sharing a commitment • Experience in new program
goals in research and scholarship with the to the well-being of individuals, families development and/or evaluation
ability to support and encourage faculty and communities. Practice partnerships are • Demonstrated successful teaching
member development in those areas; a comprised of the local health systems and experience at Baccalaureate level or
commitment to the community and the public health departments in Whatcom and higher
ability to foster relationships with other Skagit counties, outpatient and community- • Experience with nursing career pathways
facilities and professional associations. based services, and multiple other including RN-to-BSN education
Named America’s friendliest city community organizations throughout the • Experience and/or academic interest
for three years in a row, Nashville is a northern Puget Sound region. in population health, care coordination
metropolitan city of more than 570,000 Two open rank positions are available with and/or Palliative Care/End of Life care
people. It has also been named as one of the possibility of a 9 month or 12 month Salary: Commensurate with experience and
the 15 best US cities for work and family by contract. The program seeks candidates qualifications.
Fortune magazine. who are broadly prepared, and can teach Application Process: Please submit your
“Vanderbilt University is committed to principles a variety of courses offered both on the application materials via WWU’s Electronic
of equal opportunity and affirmative action.” Western Washington University campus Application System for Employment (EASE)
Please respond confidentially with a cover and satellite campus locations, as well as via at https://jobs.wwu.edu/. Note: You will
letter and CV in Word format to: Jane Fischer, distance learning, and who can work closely need to use Internet Explorer to fully utilize
Tyler & Company. 610-558-6100, ext. 231 or with community partners. For appointment WWU’s online application system. Materials
[email protected] at the Associate or Full Professor level, may be attached as noted on the EASE
candidates will have demonstrated application. Interested candidates should
excellence in teaching, participation in submit a letter of application specifically
curriculum development, and scholarly addressing all required qualifications, vita,
WESTERN WASHINGTON
activity sufficient to achieve tenure within evidence of effective teaching, a maximum
UNIVERSITY
the College. Administrative opportunities are of two scholarly writing samples, and three
also available dependent on interest, skill, and letters of reference.
Nursing Faculty for Innovative RN-to-BSN
experience. We encourage applications from
Program Questions about the position can be
diverse applicants.
directed to:
The desired start date for the position is
Western Washington University (WWU) Dr. Francisco Rios, Dean
September 2017
invites applications and nominations for two Required Qualifications: [email protected]
(2) Open Rank Nursing Faculty positions for • Doctoral degree in nursing, public health, [phone]
our innovative, community-engaged RN-to-
human services or related field at the
BSN program. Applications will be reviewed until the
time of hire, with at least one graduate
This recently accredited program position is filled. Initial screening will begin
degree in nursing (masters or doctorate
was developed in collaboration with December 1, 2016.
from accredited program and institution)
local community colleges and practice Western Washington University is an equal
• RN Licensure in Washington State or
partners and informed by the Institute of opportunity/affirmative action employer
eligibility for licensure as a Registered
Medicine’s Future of Nursing recommendations. committed to assembling a culturally diverse,
Nurse as evidenced by licensure in
The program advances excellence in nursing broadly trained faculty and staff. Women,
another state at the time of appointment
practice by inspiring nurses to develop minorities, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in
their full potential through lifelong learning. veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged
teaching both in the classroom and online
Faculty, staff and students honor diversity, to apply. For disability accommodation, call
• Demonstrated engagement in scholarly
uphold social justice and advance system [phone] (V), or [phone]
activity
changes that promote healthy communities (TTY). All new employees must complete the
• Demonstrated ability to work
resulting in safe, high-quality health care Measles Immunization Report Form and show
collaboratively across disciplines and
for all. As a result of these collaborations, employment eligibility verification as required by
with community practice partners
students experience a needs-driven, the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
• Demonstrated successful professional
community-built model that allows them before beginning work at WWU.
experience as a Registered Nurse
to engage directly with the public as they
• Commitment to equity and inclusion
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