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Winter 2007 A Publication ofthe Massachusetts General Hospital Nurses'AlumnaeAssociation, Inc. Own Do You the Set? A Centennial Review 1873-1973 The Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing Bi/ Sylvia Perkins Available for $10 per copy The Next Twenty-Five Years 1973-1998 By Karen Wolf Available for $15 per copy An Alumnae Tribute MGH A history of the Nurses' Alumnae Association And Summary of the 125th Celebration - 1999 By Linda Lass-Orrell Available for $15 per copy The set is available for $30 Alumnae Record A publication of the Massachusetts General Hc:»spital Nurses' Alumnae Association Winter 2007 Editor: Marie Elena Botte Contributions to Loan Funds and Requests for loans: Fund Chairperson, c/o Alumnae Office (Make checks payable to the specific fund) When someone is ill: Service/Hospitality Committee, c/o Alumnae Office General Information: requests for membership, alumnae dues, change of address, scholarship information, notification of deaths, general questions: Alumnae Secretary c/o MGH NAAAlumnae Office MA PO Box 274, Princeton, 01541-0274 Phone/FAX 617-726-3144 Email: [email protected] Transcripts: Mail $5.00 fee (payable to MGEl Institute) to: Registrar, Transcript Requests MGH Institute of Health Professions Charlestown Navy Yard, 36 First Avenue MA Boston, 02129-4557 Phone: (617)726-3140 Fax: (617)726-8010 Email: [email protected] In your request, please include: your name as it was when you attended, approximate dates of attendance. Social Security Number, degree or diploma awarded, and complete address where you would like transcript sent. Submissions to the Alumnae Record should be typed, and preferably emailed directly to the editor: MGH NAA Marie Elena Botte, Editor MA 14 Natalie Avenue, Melrose, 02176 Phone (h): (781)979-9226 Email: [email protected] DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSIONS: materials must be received by May 10 for the Spring/Summer edition, October 10 for the Fall/Winter edition. Materials arriving late will be included in the next issue. Subscription to The Record is included in membership dues. MGH NAA Executive Board 2006-2007 MGH NAA Executive Board PO Box 274 Princeton, MA 01541-0274 Chairpersons of [email protected] Standing Committees: President (2007-2009) Communications and Jeanne Eskander 1969 Publications Einda Lass Orrell President Elect (2007-2009) Marie Elena Botte Barbara Dunderdale Finance Treasurer (2005-2007) Margery Eramo Margery Eramo 1957 Service and Hospitality Vice President (2005-2007) Mary Caira Geoftry McEnany 1979 Program Secretary (2007-2009) Geoffry McEnany Marlene Norton 1961 Bertella Tompkins Fund Board of Directors Mary Caira (2007-2009) Adele Keeley 1981 Scholarship Funds Marlene Norton Board of Directors (2007-2009) Loan Funds Mary Caira 1959 Marlene Norton MGH Board of Directors Institute Representative (2005-2007) Jeanne Eskander Marie Elena Botte 1997 Endowment Fund Board of Directors Barbara Dunderdale (2007-2009) Susan Zahka 1981 Historian/Heslin Fund Linda Lass Orrell Nominating (2005-2007) Elizabeth Mooney Friedlandcr 1 Message From the Editor landed in Dante's Inferno. See you at Homecoming. Beth Hubley Thomson. MGH SON Class of '53." (Whoops!) I would also like to encourage any and all of you to consider submitting feature articles/ photographs/ remembrances (however brief!) about your past or cur- MGH/ MGH SON rent nursing days, MGH nursing alums, or anything else SON- related that you think your peers might enjoy. Photographs and stories, for example, I would be happy to consider printing (where space allows), and then pass along to the archives, where they could be accessed by future genera- tions of nurses. This past Homecoming, during the Friday continuing education day, Con- Marie Elena Botte stance Holleran spoke eloquently about [email protected] her experMieGncHes both as a student and after her training, in her travels all over the world on behalf of interna- Greetings! tional nursing organizations. Her talk I hope this issue of The Record finds you was especially well received, I believe, well and enjoying the new year. because it touched on people and places Once again, Donna Hovey has worked familiar to other graduates of the school- tirelessly in compiling the Class Notes everyone seemed to particularly enjoy section so that you can keep up with the stories about Ms. Ruth Sleeper. friends and colleagues from MGH days. While many of us mMayGnHot have traveled Thank you, Donna! Don't see anything the world after our days, we all do from your class? Consider being a con- have stories to share, and are all a small tact person for your classmates - we part of the larger history of the school. will gladly print your contact informa- So do share your stories, keep your tion so that your classmates can submit classmates informed about what you information about themselves to you have been up to, and help keep this or- for compiling and publication in future ganization and publication as vibrant as issues. After all, we can only print what the graduates it serves. we receive. Wishing you a peaceful and joyous new Please just be especially careful in re- year. porting on the deaths of classmates and MGH Marie Botte colleagues; as a case in point, the MGH NAA Publications Editor alumnae office received a very gracious and good-natured email from alumnus who was shocked, no doubt, to read of her own alleged demise in this publication. "Dear Marlene," the email began, On the Cover: "The Record arrived. A great read. I found my name in the 'Memoriam' list. Phyllis Delano Skinner, proud member Any news of my death is greatly exag- of the class of 1956 in her old uniform, gerated, although the heat of the last 3 at Homecoming 2006. days almost convinced me that I had News from the MGH Community MGH Update from Nursing and Patient Care Services • Provide patient- and family-centered care; identify, respect and care about On behalfofJeanette Ives Erickson, RN, MS, patients' differences, values, preferences, and needs; relieve pain and suffering; Senior Vice President for Patient Care and ChiefNurse at the Massachusetts General coordinate continuous care; listen to, Hospital, Mariaiwe Ditojnassi, RN, MSN, inform, communicate with, and educate MBA, provided an overview ofthe newly- patients; share decision-making; and ad- vocate for disease-prevention, wellness, launched Institutefor Patient Care during the Homecoming festivities. and healthy lifestyles, She noted that as the depth and scope of • Work in inter-disciplinary teams; co- clinical practice continues to grow amid c^perate, collaborate, communicate, and a changing healthcare landscape, it's integrate care, essential to maintain a clear and focused vision for the future. It was that future • Employ evidence-based practice; integrate research into clinical expertise and vision that first led Ives Erickscrn to the patients' values for optimum care, idea of creating the Institute for Patient Care at MGH. The Institute for Patient Care is comprised of existing and newly- • Employ quality-improvement mea- launched centers as well as a number c^f sures; identify errors and hazards; understand and implement basic safety programs and initiatives geared toward principles; continually understand and advancing clinical excellence, inter-disciplinary collaboration, education, and measure quality of care; and design and test interventions to change systems research. with the objective of improving quality, Ives Erickson's vision for the Institute is • Use informatics; communicate, man- that it will be a central entity linking dis- ciplines and professions within Patient age knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making using information Care Services to foster teamwork, share technology. best practices, and bring an informed, inter-disciplinary approach to patient- Ives Erickson notes that education, inno- and family-centered care. Rather than allowing our good efforts to become vation, and influence don't happen in a vacuum; much of our work will rely on scattered and disconnected, the Institute will enable clinicians across Patient Care new and existing partnerships. It will be important as we move forward to forge Services to integrate competencies, evi- relationships with businesses and edu- dence-based practice, quality-improve- cational organizations that support free ment, and informatics into the delivery thinking and inter-disciplinary learning. of patient care. As clinical practice and the sphere of I’he underlying philosophy of the Insti- influence continues to grow in Patient tute is rooted in the core competencies Care Services, mirroring the dynamic articulated by the Institute of Medicine (lOM) in 2002. They are: nature of health care itself, Ives Erickson shares that The Institute for Patient Care will help us harness the knowledge, imagination, and spirit of inquiry that have made us a world-class institution and keep our talents and energies focused on the areas where they're needed most. MGH Institute of Health Professions Nursing Program Update The Board of Higher Education has approved a new fast-track Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at the Institute. This marks the first baccalaureate degree offered at the Institute. The first students will enter in May 2008. Students admitted to this program will have a baccalaureate degree in another field and will be prepared for licensure as a registered nurse through this new degree offering. The program is designed to prepare students to work in direct care in hospitals as well as other insti- tutional settings and in the community. Increasingly, the baccalaureate degree in nursing is being viewed by many employers as the minimum preparation for entry into professional nursing practice. Additional- ly, numerous professional organizations in nursing have also supported the baccalaureate degree as the preferred education route for entry into practice. This new degree MGH furthers the Institute graduate program in nursing's tradition of innovative MGH pathways for adult learners to enter the profession. The Institute's curriculum has been designed to meet the needs of adult learners and to provide an opportunity to enter the nursing work force with outstanding preparation. The accelerated program consists of 13 courses, some of which may be online and can be completed in 14 months. The program has worked with clinical partners to ensure a smooth transition from student to professional nursing role. Minutes of the Annual General Business Meeting September 2006 30, 1. The meeting was called to order @ Communications and 12:35pm by Diane Smith, President. Publications 2. Diane welcomed the Alumnae to the meeting. She thanked Ann Caldwell for Two issues The Record were published c')f MGH Institute being the location for this this past year. Please remember that Homecoming and the welcoming recep- items that are not received by the dead- MGH tion given by the staff at Institute. line will be included in the next edition. She thanked Mary Caira for all her su- Thank you to all who submit items. If perb work and effort to bring about this your class never has news listed then you Homecoming. should take it upon yourself to get some 3. All reports will be published in the news and send it in, orbecome your class Fall/Winter edition of the Record. contact person! 4. The ballot, which had been mailed to the membership, was presented by Tinda Respectfully submitted, Orrell. 312 ballots were received. Linda Lass Orrell The president-elect position was blank Chairperson but filled with Barbara Dunderdale as a write-in. She graciously accepted. Treasurer's Report The ballot was then accepted as presented. The following results are: Lor the fiscal year ending December 31, MGH President Jeanne Cona Eskander 2005 the Nurses Alumnae Asso- President-elect Barbara Dunderdale ciation received a total of $91,990 from Secretary Marlene Norton bequests, dues, fund drives, donations, Board of Directors Mary Caira bank account interest and educational Board of Directors Adele Keeley and homecoming events. Ofthis amount Board of Directors Susan Zaia we received $44,460 from dues, miscel- A motion was made to destroy the bal- laneous income and the annual fund lots and approved by the membership. drive. Educational and homecoming 5. Diane commented on the exciting events that are used to offset the costs time and sucesses she had as president of these programs totaled $9,975 for a and was pleased that her class was hav- total of $54,435 in unrestricted income. ing its 40th reunion as she was stepping Restricted income that is only available down from this position. She commented for specified purposes totaled $336,216 on the upcoming move of the Alumnae Of this amount Capital Campaign dona- Office from Ruth Sleeper Flail to a new tions totaled $31,762. c^ffice on Founders 302 Phillips House). ( Thank you all and enjoy the day For that same period ending December ! 6. ThemeetingwasadjournedatI2:50pm. 31, 2005, expenses for the general op- An excellent luncheon followed. erations of the Association, the Capital Respectfully submitted, Campaign and a one-time contribution MGH Marlene Norton, Secretary to Institute for a scholarship in memory of an instructor were $72,921 for One graduate received money from this a net of income over expenses of $14,831. fund for medical bills in 2006. Money is available to assist graduates with medi- For the first time in three years, we are in cal bills. the black and we are now in good shape financially. Our accounting firm contin- Annabella McCrae Loan Fund ues to keep our accounts in order and all September 30, 2006 office and fiscal duties continue to be as- sumed by members of the Board of Di- This year, there was one recipient of a rectors. loan from the fund. Another loan has reached payback time. A gift of $10,000 would personally like to thank Linda was received from the estate of Esther 1 Orrell for assuming some of my fiscal Martinson and is appreciated. duties while I was recovering from my second hip surgery and without access to We continue to offer low interest educa- a computer, and to acknowledge all the tional loans (2%-4%) for tuition to those hours that she and Marlene Norton vol- pursuing their nursing or related edu- unteer to this association. Without their cation. There are no prepayment penal- dedication we would not be in the posi- ties and interest begins to accrue in the tive position we are now enjoying. It has second year of repayment. Requirements taken over three years, but we are now include remaining an active member in financially stable. good standing for the duration of the loan. Please see application form for oth- A copy of the full financial report is on er requirements. file in the Alumnae office and is available for review. Nurses may apply for loans up to a lifetime amount currently of$8,000. Applica- Respectfully submitted, tions may be found in The Record, Beyond Margery H. Eramo the Cap or from the Alumnae Office. We Treasurer request that applications be submitted by May, but will welcome them at other Historian, Linda Lass Orrell times of the year. The oral history project is doing well. Respectfully submitted, We received over 600 questionnaires Marlene Norton with over 300 willing to be interviewed. Chairperson Equipment has been purchased to do the video and audio interviews. There are Sally Johnson and Felicia Fullerton MGH 14 students at Institute who will Scholarships be doing some of the interviews and at Homecoming we had 6 additional alum- This year, the Scholarship Committee has nae who expressed interest and received continued to see increased activity in re- training to do oral history interviews. If ceiving scholarship applications. We are you are interested please contact Linda very pleased to announce that Felicia Ku- MGHNAA Lass Orrell at the address. lig Fullerton Scholarships were awarded to the following nurses: Bertella Tomkins Annual Report from Mary Caira Mary Fischer '78 for PhD in education, We request that applications be submit- Anita Pandolfe Ruchman '78 for MA- ted by May, but will welcome them at Psych NP, Donna Slicis '81 for PhD in other times of the year. Requirements Nursing, Elizabeth Carps Stephens '78 are listed on the application and include for MSN, NP, Ann Morris Zaia '81 for preference given if applying for a nurs- PhD in Nursing. ing degree, but pursuing education in a related field is permissible. Recipients We wish these nurses well as they pur- must be active (dues paid) members. The sue their educational interests. scholarships arc only for tuition costs. The Sally Johnson Scholarship was not Respectfully submitted, given this year to allow it to grow. Agen- Marlene Norton, Chairperson erous donation to the scholarship fund Lucy Tannenbaum-Nisotel was made in memory of Joan Bicknell Carolyn Wortman O'Keefe by her sister Charlotte Johnson. Nurses may apply for scholarships up to a lifetime amount currently of $8,000. Applications may be found in The Re- cord, Beyond the Cap or from the Alumnae Office. Price List Gift Items-2007 Key Ring (Pin) $20.00 Tote Bag (Sundial) $20.00 Note paper (10 with Nurse) $10.00 Note paper (6 with Sundial) $10.00 Full color Note (1 with Sundial) $ 3.50 Mugs $10.00 Umbrella $15.00 Sun Catcher (Sundial) $15.00 Books: The Next 25 Years $15.00 Centennial Review $10.00 An Alumnae Tribute $15.00 Special Purchase all 3 books $30.00 Please add $5.00 for shipping to all orders and allow two weeks for delivery.