Syllabus
THE NEWSLETTER OF THE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING
January-February
May-June
2013 2011
Vol. 39
37 || No.
No.31
Summer Seminar Comes to Vail, Colorado!
Cy Wakeman Returns to AACN
Summer Seminar
Popular executive coach Cy Wakeman is
returning to AACN’s Summer Seminar,
which will be held in Vail, CO, July 21-24.
Cy will offer insights from her soon-tobe-released book, Reality-Based Rules of the
Workplace: Know What Boosts Your Value, Kills
Your Chances, and Will Make You Happier.
INSIDE SYLLABUS:
AACN to Host National Dialogue on
the Future of Nursing Science and
the Research-Focused Doctorate in
Nursing
Role of NPs Highlighted in Senate
Hearing on Primary Care
HRSA to Fund Veterans-to-BSN
Coordinating Centers
New Dean Mentoring Program
Seeks Mentors
NursingCAS Open
House is Almost Here
CNL Certification Exam
Announcements
Upcoming AACN
Conferences
Opportunities and More
Be sure to join your colleagues for AACN’s 2013 Summer Seminar: Reality-Based
Rules of the Workplace—Know What Boosts Your Value, Kills Your Chances, and Will Make You
Happier at Work, which will be held July 21-24, 2013 at The Lodge at Vail, in the heart of
the renowned Vail Village, nestled at the base of Vail Mountain in Colorado.
Speaker/Facilitator Cy Wakeman returns with new advice and practical strategies
following the extremely popular 2009 and 2010 Summer Seminars based on her unique
philosophy of reality-based leadership. The 2013 seminar will offer insights from her
soon-to-be-released book, Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace: Know What Boosts Your
Value, Kills Your Chances, and Will Make You Happier. Learn how to be a better academic
leader and individual employee! Join Cy and your colleagues to:
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Calculate your own and others’ value to the organization
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Recognize, confront, and reduce “emotional expensiveness”
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Identify what it takes to own your career; become an invaluable member of the
team;and even learn to love your job again
In this three-day workshop, completely alter your philosophies, systems, and
approaches to adopt the Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace and become (and
encourage others to become) highly valued members of any team. Using Reality-Based
techniques, academic executives and all faculty leaders can turn the jobs they already
have into the jobs they want by becoming immune to the bullying, drama, and negative
attitudes of others. But most importantly, the entire conversation is changed from our
asking, “Is it worth it?” to asking, “Am I worth it?” If Reality-Based Rules are adopted by
the organization, the answer to that question will be a resounding “Yes!”
Cy Wakeman is a dynamic executive coach and speaker who advocates a
revolutionary new approach to leadership. Irreverent and funny but amazingly accurate,
her groundbreaking ideas are featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and
The New York Post. She is a significant thought leader with entertaining podcasts and is a
favorite expert blogger on FastCompany.com and Forbes.com. Her books and seminars
succinctly and accurately capture the reality of the workplace and the people (and behaviors)
that populate it. She received rave reviews for facilitating AACN’s 2009 and 2010 Summer
Seminars based on her unique philosophy of Reality-Based Leadership. Interact with
Cy as she offers new content and sage advice based on her brand new book, released in
April 2013. Use Reality-Based Rules to become a more effective individual employee and
academic leader in today’s complex and demanding higher education environment.
Although this popular speaker is returning, the content is new. Don’t miss this
opportunity to collaborate with the speaker and colleagues with fresh information and
strategies to resolve real-life academic organizational problems, enhance your leadership
effectiveness, and improve the productivity of your academic workplace.
Bring family and a team of colleagues to enjoy the area’s many attractions and gain
valuable leadership strategies. Casual attire is recommended. For more information and to
register, visit http://www.aacn.nche.edu/events/2013/07/21/summer-seminar.
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Role of NPs Highlighted in Senate Hearing on Primary Care
On April 23, 2013, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP)
Subcommittee held a hearing titled, “Successful Primary Care Programs: Creating the
Workforce We Need” to call attention to the demand for primary care services and
workforce initiatives currently underway to meet it. Deborah Wachtel, ANP, MPH,
MSN, President of the Vermont Nurse Practitioner Association, Vermont State
representative for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and a 2012-2014
Jonas Scholar, was asked to provide testimony on the role of nurse practitioners (NPs)
in increasing access to care, and on how nursing education and training programs
are integral to preparing more NPs in primary care. In her testimony, Ms. Wachtel
described the importance of continued support for nursing education programs to allow
more students to enter into advanced practice.
“According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, since 2010,
enrollments
in master’s and doctor of nursing practice programs grew by 33%, yet more
HELP Subcommittee Chairman Bernie
encouraging, since 2010, graduations from these programs increased by 40%...While
Sanders (I-VT) with Deborah Wachtel
this growth rate is critical to addressing the shortage of primary care providers, it is
sobering to note that our schools of nursing also turned away 9,640 qualified applicants to primary care nurse practitioner programs
due to faculty shortage, budget restraints, and lack of clinical sites.”
HELP Subcommittee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-VT) inquired how NPs can expand their role in providing primary care,
to which Ms. Wachtel illustrated how in the Senator’s home state of Vermont, an NP practice that opened in an area experiencing
a primary care provider shortage saw 2,000 visits during its first year, leading to a decrease in non-emergency and costly ER visits.
“Nurse practitioners play an important role in the provision of primary health care,” said Chairman Sanders, “and we need to
support nurse practitioner training programs and address faculty shortages so that the profession can continue to grow to meet the
significant need across the country.”
To watch the hearing and read the witnesses’ testimonies, visit: http://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/hearing/?id=bf0c0bd65056-a032-52ed-aa0f74670773.
Don’t Miss This Graduate Nursing Student
Academy (GNSA) Webinar!
Where Does Your Time Go? Developing Your Plan for
Effective Time Management
Tuesday, June 11 at 2:00 pm (ET)
Students will assess how they use their time throughout
the week. Effective time management strategies related to
academic study will be presented including organizational
tools and goal setting. Participants will also be provided with
some easy to use, tangible study tips to put into practice.
This Webinar is offered free to all members of the GNSA.
To register, visit: www.aacn.nche.edu/
students/gnsa/webinars.
For more information about the
GNSA and how to join, visit www.
aacn.edu/students/gnsa.
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New Dean Mentoring Program Seeks Mentors
AACN is currently seeking volunteer mentors for its
New Dean Mentoring Program, which matches experienced
deans with those new to the role. AACN is committed to
helping novice deans thrive as the chief nursing program
administrator, but we need your help. Though this program,
new deans are paired with more seasoned academic leaders for
a period of mutual development. New deans identify areas for
development and work collaboratively to establish the method
and frequency of communication with their mentors. Mentors
counsel and advise their colleagues on the role of the dean and
familiarize them with AACN member services and activities,
in addition to accomplishing the goals set by the new dean.
Experienced deans interested in volunteering for this program
are encouraged to complete a brief online survey. Please direct
any questions about this program to Membership Coordinator
Gene Throwe at gthrowe@aacn.nche.edu.
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AACN to Host National Dialogue on the Future of Nursing Science
and the Research-Focused Doctorate in Nursing
NursingCAS Open House
is Almost Here!
Enrollment Management
Workshop and NursingCAS
Open House:
June 14, 2013 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
The Arsenal on the Charles
Watertown, MA (Outside of
Boston)
This free workshop will
focus on best practices related to
enrollment management including
hitting enrollment targets,
generating a diverse applicant
pool, streamlining admissions
processes, and more. The workshop
and open house are designed for
deans, admissions professionals,
faculty, IT staff, nursing school
recruiters, advisors, and other
decisions makers involved in the
nursing admissions process. Find
out more about how other schools
have implemented, leveraged, and
benefited from NursingCAS and
how you can do the same at your
institution. Sessions will feature
content for prospective, beginner,
and advanced users. Learn more
and register.
For more information about
NursingCAS, contact Caroline
Allen, at callen@aacn.nche.edu
or 202-463-6930 ext. 258 or visit
www.aacn.nche.edu/nursingcas.
AACN has announced a convening of academic leaders for a National Dialogue on the
Future of Nursing Science and the Research-Focused Doctorate to be held September 19-20,
2013 in Chicago. Nursing faculty, deans, and associate deans will come together to discuss
the changing nature of research and shape the development of academic programs that
will prepare the next generation of nurse scientists. Dr. Margaret Grey, dean from the
Yale University School of Nursing, is serving as chair of the summit planning committee,
which also includes representatives from Case Western Reserve University, University of
California-San Francisco, University of Kentucky, University of Pennsylvania, University
of Texas at Austin, and Seattle University.
“Maintaining a robust nursing research agenda is critical to the evolution of
nursing practice and how nurses are educated to provide optimal, evidence-based care,”
said AACN President Jane Kirschling. “With the Institute of Medicine calling for a
doubling of the number of nurses with doctoral degrees, bringing more students into
PhD programs, while maintaining academic rigor, has become a national priority of the
profession. AACN welcomes the opportunity to gather stakeholders together to assess
the current state of nursing research and build consensus around the future of doctoral
nursing education.”
Among the many questions to be addressed at the “PhD Summit” are the following:
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How will the changing nature of research – including interprofessional teams and
translational science – impact the preparation of nurse scientists?
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How can faculty best educate and manage a different generation of PhD students?
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What opportunities and challenges exist with post-baccalaureate and online programs
leading to the PhD?
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What supports are needed to ensure PhD graduates engage in meaningful research?
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How do PhD programs prepare students to identify and address complex healthcare
questions?
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What research areas need further exploration by nurse scientists?
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What resources are needed to sustain a successful research enterprise?
The PhD Summit is the second in a series of national meetings convened by AACN
to help chart the future of doctoral nursing education with input and participation
from the full community of stakeholders. A summit focused on the practice doctorate
in nursing—the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)—was held in April 2013 and
attended by more than 400 deans and faculty from nursing schools nationwide as well
as a wide array of representatives from national nursing organizations and practice
leaders. Presentations from the DNP Summit are available online at http://www.aacn.
nche.edu/dnp.
Topics discussed at both the PhD and DNP summit will be explored further at
AACN’s annual Doctoral Education Conference planned for January 29-February 1,
2014 in Naples, FL. For preliminary details about this conference, see http://www.aacn.
nche.edu/events/2014/01/29/doctoral-education-conference.
More information about the PhD Summit, including a program agenda and details
on how to register, will be available in late June.
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Register Now for Upcoming AACN Conferences
Special Discount
Between May 1 and August 1, AACN Members will receive a $50 discount
on conferences offered between July 2013 and June 2014 ($349 per conference).
Discount applies to selected (marked *) conferences. Individuals must register for
specific conferences. To view specific conferences, click here. This discount may not be
combined with other conference discounts.
July 21-24, 2013
Summer Seminar
The Lodge at Vail
Vail, CO
November 20-21, 2013
Executive Development Series
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
New Orleans, LA
October 26-29, 2013
Fall Semiannual Meeting
JW Marriott
Washington, DC
November 21, 2013
Instructional Leadership Netowork
(ILN) Meeting
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
New Orleans, LA
October 26, 2013
Organizational Leadership Network
(OLN) Meeting
JW Marriott
Washington, DC
November 21-23, 2013
Baccalaureate Education Conference
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
New Orleans, LA
To register for any AACN conference, go to http://www.aacn.nche.edu/
conferences.
For more information, contact Nadja Beverage, AACN Conference Manager at
nbeverage@aacn.nche.edu; 202-463-6930 ext. 240.
Free Webinar: Overcoming Barriers to the Integration of
Gerontology Content in Undergraduate Nursing Programs –
Lessons Learned Post-GNEC
The Hartford Center for Geriatric
Nursing Excellence at the University of
Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), in
collaboration with AACN, will be hosting
a free Webinar, Overcoming Barriers to
the Integration of Gerontology Content
in Undergraduate Nursing Programs:
Lessons Learned Post-GNEC on June
12, 12:00-1:30 pm CST (1:00-2:30 pm
EST). Several years ago, the Geriatric
Nursing Education Consortium (GNEC)
project disseminated nationally a model
to successfully incorporate gerontology
content into the undergraduate nursing
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curriculum. Since this time, faculty
identified system and intraprofessional
barriers to fully integrating gerontology
curricular content into their curricula.
This Webinar will address barriers and
provide recommendations to improve on
this work. Those who have been engaged
in this process at their schools of nursing
are asked to submit comments/questions
in advance and during the presentation.
Nationally recognized scholars will
provide real-world guidance to faculty
Six National ELNEC Courses
Remain for 2013
The End-of-Life Nursing
Education Consortium (ELNEC)
is a national education program to
improve end-of-life care by nurses
administered through a partnership
between AACN and the City of
Hope.
To date, almost 16,000 nurses
and other healthcare providers have
attended a national train-the-trainer
course.
Six national ELNEC courses
will be held across the US this year,
including the following:
ELNEC-Core:
July 30-31, 2013
Boston, MA
October 8-9, 2013
Lake Buena Vista, FL (Orlando)
ELNEC-APRN:
November 5-6, 2013
Washington, DC
ELNEC-Pediatric Palliative Care:
July 30-31, 2013
Boston, MA
ELNEC-Critical Care:
November 5-6, 2013
Washington, DC
For further information about
these courses, and/or to register, go to
www.aacn.nche.edu/ELNEC.
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WEBINAR, continued from page 4
CNL Certification Exam Announcements
CNL Certification Exam Registration Deadline Extended
The Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC) has extended the registration
deadline for the Summer 2013 testing period of the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
Certification Exam from June 7, 2013 to June 26, 2013. To sit for the CNL
Certification Exam during a specific testing period, applications must be submitted
to CNC by the deadline. In addition, CNL education programs must submit the Site
Registration Form to CNC by the same deadline to serve as an exam site. Below is a
listing of upcoming testing periods and registration deadlines:
Testing PeriodDeadline
July 15 - August 9, 2013
June 26, 2013
December 2-13, 2013
November 1, 2013
January 20-31, 2014
December 16, 2013
For more information and to access the CNL Certification Program Application,
go to www.aacn.nche.edu/cnl/certification/app-documents.
To register as an exam site, complete the Site Registration Form posted on www.
aacn.nche.edu/cnl/exam-site-registration.
CNC Announces Exam Policy Changes
Proctors
Effective July 1, 2013, faculty and/or instructors (or anyone with a perceived
conflict of interest) of CNL education programs may not serve as proctors for the
CNL Certification Exam. The purpose for the policy change is to avoid a perceived
conflict of interest and to comply with national certification program accreditation
standards. Each proctor in compliance with all CNL Certification Exam policies and
procedures will be paid $50 for their service during the applicable testing period. A
check will be issued to the proctor approximately 45 days after the testing period.
Application
CNC encourages online submission of CNL Certification Program applications
– an additional charge for hard copy applications will be incurred. Payment of online
applications may be made by check or credit card.
For more information, go to www.aacn.nche.edu/CNL or contact Tracy Lofty,
CNC’s Director, at tlofty@aacn.nche.edu.
and schools of nursing: Beth Barba,
Professor, University of North Carolina
Greensboro; Joan Stanley, Senior Director
of Education Policy for AACN; Mathy
Mezey, Professor Emerita, Senior Research
Scientist Associate Director, The Hartford
Institute for Geriatric Nursing, New York
University; and Leanne Lefler, Associate
Professor & Education Leader, Hartford
Center for Geriatric Nursing Excellence,
UAMS will lead a panel discussion
following a presentation. Register here
Submit questions/comments about
integrating gerontology in undergraduate
curricula. HRSA to Fund Veterans-to-BSN
Coordinating Centers
On April 29, U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS)
Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced
a new program to help military veterans
with healthcare experience or training,
such as medics, pursue nursing careers.
The program is designed to help veterans
get bachelor’s degrees in nursing by
building on their unique skills and abilities.
Administered by the Health Resources
and Services Administration, the
Veterans’ Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Program will fund up to nine cooperative
agreements at schools of nursing for up to
$350,000 a year. Funding of $3 million is
expected to be awarded by the end of fiscal
year 2013 (September 30). Applications are
due June 7, 2013.
For more information, go to http://
www07.grants.gov/search/search.
do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=232153
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Opportunities
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor of Nursing - San Juan
Campus Medical University of South Carolina
College of Nursing
Charleston, SC
ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR RESEARCH
The Associate Dean for Research is responsible for mentoring and
facilitating the research of faculty, managing a full service-oriented
research center, and providing research expertise. Qualifications include
an earned doctorate in nursing or related health field, significant
record of extramural research funding and peer-reviewed publications,
demonstrated expertise in mentorship of faculty, and experience in
academic administrative leadership.
The MUSC College of Nursing ...
• resides within a leading academic health sciences center.
• plays a pivotal role in MUSC’s South Carolina Clinical and
Translational Research Institute (SCTR).
• ranks 21st in NIH funding among schools of nursing.
• houses the Center for Community Health Partnerships (CCHP) and
the Technology Applications Center for Healthful Lifestyles (TACHL).
The Department of Biology at Utah State University (USU)
invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position in nursing
at the Assistant Professor level (85% teaching, 10% professional
engagement, and 5% service) at USU Eastern-San Juan Campus.
The successful candidate will work with current faculty in the
Nursing Program teaching both theory and clinical classes in the
ASD Nursing Program. A graduate degree in nursing is required.
Candidates must be licensed Registered Nurses - or be currently
eligible for licensure in the State of Utah. Candidates must have
a minimum of three years recent experience in health care
education or equivalent. See http://jobs.usu.edu (Req. ID 053727)
for more information and to apply online. AA/EOE
Applicants should apply to job requisition ID# 048648 at
www.jobs.musc.edu. (Only electronic applications will be accepted.)
For more information: langdalj@musc.edu. | www.musc.edu/nursing
MUSC is an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity m/f/v/d.
ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Tenure-track, academic year faculty position available August 19, 2013. Qualifications: Earned PhD in nursing or related field by August 1, 2013;
graduate degree in nursing; certification in a specialty area (including, but not limited to mental health nursing, adult health nursing, or community health
nursing); Registered Nurse License with eligibility for Michigan license; a minimum of 6 years full-time teaching experience in baccalaureate and graduate
program required and a record of publication/ presentation in professional venue and evidence of research required for rank of Associate Professor; and
demonstrate potential to maintain an active program of scholarly research and grant writing related to field of expertise; evidence of technological literacy
and on-line instruction preferred; teaching experience in a nursing baccalaureate program preferred for rank of Assistant Professor. Responsibilities:
Faculty are required to teach didactic and clinical courses in undergraduate and/or graduate programs; assist with the implementation of the graduate
program in nursing; bring or secure external funding for research or special projects; sustain productivity and growth in research and grant writing;
demonstrate scholarly productivity through publications; demonstrate regional, national/international reputation in area of expertise; contribute to a positive
interdisciplinary environment of research, instruction and community collaborations; contribute to the missions of the School, College and University; and
provide service to the Department, the University, the profession and the community.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package. Application Deadline: Applications
accepted until a suitable candidate is selected. Required application documents: Faculty Credential Summary; a letter describing qualifications,
accomplishments, and professional experiences related to the position; curriculum vitae and names, titles, postal and email addresses and telephone
numbers of five (5) professional references. Please visit www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.htm for detailed information and application procedures.
Western Michigan University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer consistent with applicable federal and state law. All qualified
applicants are encouraged to apply.
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ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR RESEARCH/DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center invites inquiries, nominations, or applications for the position of
Associate Dean for Research/Distinguished Professor in the College of Nursing. The Associate Dean for Research
provides leadership for the enhancement and growth of the College’s research and scholarship programs. As a direct
report to the Dean of the College of Nursing, the Associate Dean is a member of the College leadership team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The PhD (or equivalent) in nursing or a related field is required as well as at least one graduate degree in nursing (all
from accredited institutions) and a demonstrated record of achievement in research, including experience as a
Principal Investigator. The candidate must qualify for rank of Associate Professor or Professor; qualify for tenure; be
eligible for Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Tennessee; and undergo background checks required by the
State of Tennessee. The Associate Dean for Research will have extensive and in depth knowledge of nursing and will
serve as a major resource person to colleagues, students and the community. Other expected abilities include:
excellent communications skills of all kinds; general analytical expertise as well as understanding and ability to
interpret and understand pertinent financial and legal documents and data; and effective people and organization
skills for working with diverse type of people both on and off campus including boards of directors, potential funders,
Legislators, community leaders, and children; and a commitment to the principles of Affirmative Action and equal
employment opportunity.
APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS:
Applications must be submitted electronically to grent@rentconsultinggroup.com at Rent Consulting Group.
Applicants must include (1) a cover letter detailing how your professional qualifications fit the requirements for the
position, (2) a current curriculum vitae, and (3) a list of three references with contact information. Nominations and
requests for additional information should also be sent to Rent Consulting Group (see email above or 704-366-2388).
The review of applications will begin after March 11, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment
programs and services.
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Opportunities
RACHEL Z. BOOTH
ENDOWED CHAIR
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of
Nursing invites applications and nominations for the endowed
chair position the Rachel Z. Booth Endowed Chair.
Candidates for the Chair faculty position must have a
distinguished record of external funding, convincing evidence
of research and scholarly achievement, consistent record of
publication,
experience
in
mentoring,
evidence
of exemplary professional citizenship, and documentation of
outstanding teaching performance.
Candidates must
demonstrate achievement of professional recognition at the
national or international level that will enhance the stature of
the School and UAB. Candidates must possess a graduate
degree in nursing and a doctorate in nursing or a related field,
and hold active licensure or be eligible for licensure as an RN
in Alabama. Rank, tenure, and salary are competitive and
commensurate with professional background and experience.
The UAB School of Nursing’s legacy of nursing leadership is
focused on the integration of research, education, and clinical
practice. The School of Nursing is ranked in the top 5% of
nursing schools nationwide by U.S. News and World Report.
As a top-tier academic health science center, UAB offers
significant opportunities through over 100 university-wide
interdisciplinary research centers including centers dedicated
to Cancer, Cardiovascular, HIV/AIDS, Aging, Minority
Health, Diabetes, and Health Outcomes, among others. UAB
also has a NIH funded Center for Clinical and Translational
Science. The University has sustained high levels of funding
from the National Institutes of Health and is classified as a
research intensive university by the Carnegie Foundation.
Based at the state’s flagship Academic Health Science campus
with the 3rd largest public hospital in the nation, UAB School
of Nursing is a leader and trendsetter in collaborative science
and home to the state's only nursing-specific research center.
The School’s 20,000 square foot Center for Nursing
Research is staffed with a strong support team and offers
space, research training, and mentorship.
The UAB School of Nursing has a diverse funding portfolio
from sources including the National Institute of Nursing
Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of
Child Health Development, Department of Defense,
Veterans Administration (VA), Health Resources and Service
Administration (HRSA), and NIOSH among others.
The School of Nursing offers baccalaureate, postbaccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral level programs and is home to approximately 2,300
students, 72% of whom are graduate students. The UAB
School of Nursing is designated as a Pan American Health
Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating
Center for International Nursing- one of 10 in the U.S.
Additionally, the School is one of three Paul D. Coverdell
Peace Corps Fellows in Nursing programs and one of 12 VA
Nursing Academy sites in the U.S. For more information
about the School of Nursing go to www.uab.edu/nursing.
Applications, inquiries, and letters of nominations should be
submitted to:
Jan Greenwood or Betty Turner Asher
Greenwood/Asher & Associates
42 Business Center Drive, Suite 206,
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Phone: 850.650.2277 Fax: 850.650.2272
E-mail: jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com
Email: bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse,
equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of ethnicity, gender, faith, gender
identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. A pre-employment
background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
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Assistant Professor
The TTUHSC, Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing is seeking enthusiastic and experienced nursing educators who are open to alternative
delivery formats to provide academic and clinical instruction through the latest state-of-the-art nursing curriculum. The selected candidate will
participate in scholarly and academic activities and maintain academic standards as established by the school and the university. This is a
unique opportunity to participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of student, course and program curriculum.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program. Two (2) years of teaching experience in a
nationally accredited nursing program or earned doctorate. Experience in scholarly activities such as publications/presentations or advanced
nursing practice. Eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas or compact state recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Preferred Qualifications: DNP or PhD in Nursing or related discipline. Demonstrated leadership skills. Effective verbal/written communication
skills and proficiency in English language. Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum and instructional design and implementation. Demonstrated
achievement in scholarly and research activities. Awareness of current issues/trends in nursing and higher education.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; comprehensive benefits package is included.
Interested candidates must apply online at: http://jobs.texastech.edu/postings/53148 Requisition # 88452 CV should be attached online.
Position(s) will be open until filled.
For inquiries contact:
Jeanne M. Novotny, PhD, RN, FAAN, Founding Dean
Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing
Jeanne.novotny@ttuhsc.edu
(915) 545-9700
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Current Calls for AACN Award Nominations
Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Awards
This award recognizes the outstanding work of AACN member schools to reenvision traditional models for nursing education and lead programmatic change.
Innovation awards, including a monetary prize of $1,000, will be given in four
institutional categories: Small School; Academic Health Center (AHC); Private
School without an AHC; and Public School without an AHC. Deadline to submit a
nomination is June 8, 2013. For award criteria and detailed nomination information,
visit www.aacn.nche.edu/membership/awards/innovations.
Sr. Bernadette Armiger Award
One of the highest honors a person can receive from AACN is the Sr. Bernadette
Armiger Award, which recognizes a nursing leader who has made significant
contributions to AACN and its goals, to nursing education, and to the advancement
of the profession. Deadline to submit a nomination is June 8, 2013. For award
criteria and detailed nomination information, visit www.aacn.nche.edu/membership/
awards/sister-bernadette-armiger.
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News & Information
Opportunities
ABOUT SYLLABUS
Syllabus is published bimonthly by the
American Association of Colleges of
Nursing (AACN). Address Changes: Send
to Syllabus, AACN, One Dupont Circle,
Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036.
Managing Editor: William O’Connor
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
College of Nursing
Faculty Positions Openings
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAHuntsville), College of Nursing invites
applicants for tenure-track and non-tenure track/clinical positions, who are
passionate about nursing and thrive in a creative and caring work environment. As
a member of the faculty, the appointee will be expected to contribute to Teaching,
Service, Practice, and Research at the College of Nursing.
The UAHuntsville College of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the
Master of Science in Nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice, Post-Master’s Family
Nurse Practitioner Certificate, and Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education.
College of Nursing online graduate program was highly ranked at 13 among the best
in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s 2013, Edition of America’s Best Online
Education Programs.
The College of Nursing currently cooperates with more than 400 sites for clinical
education and provides statistical and research consultation and information
technology services. Our new Nursing Learning Resources Center includes a modern
simulation laboratory.
The College of Nursing currently occupies a comfortable, aesthetically designed,
four-story building with private faculty offices. Our planned expansion, to be
completed in early 2015, will make the Nursing Building one of the most attractive
in the southeast. The College of Nursing’s BioBehavioral lab facility, which will be
located in our new building, will provide state-of-the art laboratory services for
researchers who investigate the links between behavior and physiological factors.
Candidates should possess a doctorate in nursing or a closely related field with a
record of successful teaching and scholarship for tenure earning positions. Nontenure earning clinical positions, requiring a doctorate or master’s degree in
nursing are available for faculty preferring an intensive clinical and teaching focus.
Candidates must be licensed or eligible for RN licensure in Alabama. Salary and rank
will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer
Send letters of application, curriculum vitae and names of three professional
references with contact information, including name, address, phone number
and email address to:
Dr. C. Fay Raines, Dean, College of Nursing, The University of Alabama in
Huntsville, 301 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35899 or
rainesc@uah.edu
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Chief Communications Officer
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of Colleges of Nursing serve to advance
the quality of baccalaureate and graduate
nursing education, promote nursing
research, and develop academic leaders.
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unilaterally reject, omit, or cancel any
advertisement that is not in the best
interest of the objectives and policies
of the Association, or that is not in
keeping with the generally scholarly and
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Rates: The classified ad rate is $10 per
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and spaces per line).
Deadlines: Opportunities is published
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issue. Deadline for including, changing, or
cancelling ads is the 15th of the month
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