Faculty & Staff News
According to the World Health Organization, interprofessional education (IPE) occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes. NSU students in various health professions are in a unique environment to work alongside one another during their programs of study.
During the Winter 2019 term, students from the Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program and Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Masters of Occupational Therapy Program participated in an interprofessional learning activity. Faculty collaborated to develop case scenarios which incorporated a common theme for both groups in their curricula of preventing patient falls. The goals of the experience included communicating one’s roles and responsibilities to patients, families, community members, and other professionals; communicating with team members to clarify each member’s responsibilities; and working in cooperation with those who receive care and provide care.
Occupational Therapy students commented:
“It was a good experience and I liked getting to work with nursing and learn about what they do and how we can all come together for patient care.”
“I liked the IPE activity with nursing! It was also nice to practice evaluating clients and putting everything that we’ve learned together in a case.”
“It was really interesting and valuable to have done this with another profession we interact with often.”
Nursing Students commented:
“I truly enjoyed the experience with the OT students. I believe it brought me more insight on how occupational therapists work and how they help patients.”
“Having the opportunity to be involved in IPE day with the OT students was an amazing experience. It made me realize how much nurses rely on OT for patient safety in the hospital and their home.”
“Interprofessional education at Nova Southeastern University was an extraordinary approach for preparing health care professions students to provide patient care in a collaborative team environment.”
Two faculty members from NSU’s Department of Writing and Communication (DWC) in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) served as guest co-editors of a special section of the May 2019 issue of the Journal of Faculty Development. Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D., professor and executive director of the NSU Writing and Communication Center (WCC), and Molly Scanlon, Ph.D., associate professor and first-year experience faculty coordinator, co-edited a special section that focused on faculty development for First-Year Experience (FYE) programs. The section included a co-authored article by Scanlon and Dvorak entitled, “The Importance of Faculty Development Programs for Teaching First-Year Seminar Courses.”
The special issue provides evidence-based approaches that collectively balance scholarship of teaching and learning with the pragmatics of operationalizing a successful faculty development program. The article highlights challenges First-Year Seminar (FYS) instructors face and shows why and how FYE programs should provide ongoing opportunities that help them to offer quality instruction. Among the other topics and techniques addressed in this issue are inclusive teaching methods, establishing classrooms as learning communities, and adapting professional development opportunities for faculty with varying levels of teaching experience.
The journal typically focuses on general professional development taking place in higher education and encourages a student-centered approach to teaching. In providing this context, Scanlon and Dvorak hope to illustrate why this special section of the Journal of Faculty Development is so needed.
What is your family’s story? Have you ever wondered why you are what you are? Learn the stories of your family history by learning the basics of genealogical research. Find out what makes your story a part of the American story.
This six week series serves as an introduction to basic genealogy research. Attendees will learn best practices, how to search sources, and strategies in doing genealogy research. Topics covered include the U.S. Census, vital records, immigration research, military research, and a variety of other resources. We encourage you to sign up for all classes.
Schedule:
For more information: https://sherman.library.nova.edu/sites/spotlight/event/introduction-to-genealogy-for-adults/
This program is part of the American Creed Community Conversations
and is designed to engage Americans in reflection and dialogue about their own
part in the American story, and in acting to shape that story for the better.
This program is free and open to the public
Launch your child’s summer reading at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library’s totally interactive, energized dance party–where everyone sings along at the karaoke show, no one is put on the spot, and everyone is a star. Join a special meet and greet with Pete the Cat and Elephant and Piggy and face-painting. The party is free and open to the public. For more information: lib.nova.edu/summer
Join Head Coach Brian Rosen, the NSU Volleyball Coaching Staff, and members of the NSU Women’s Volleyball Team as they host volleyball camps in the Rick Case Arena. Camps are the week of July 8-14 and there are four different camps to choose from for grades 5-12. Evening and day camps available.
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale has designated the last Sunday of each month as “Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day,” which provides free admission to Fort Lauderdale residents on the designated dates. Residents may visit the Museum free of charge on the monthly “Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day” through Sunday, September 29, 2019.
In addition to free Museum admission, Fort Lauderdale residents will receive a 10% discount on catalogues published by NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale and sold in the Museum Store.
For free admission, residents will need to show a photo ID, driver’s license, or residential utility bill that lists a Fort Lauderdale address.
As part of NSU’s commitment to enhance Financial Wellness,The Office of Human Resources and TIAA are pleased to provide the following free webinars. The topics are related to life insurance, estate planning and more.
May Financial Essentials Live Webinars
Demystifying Life Insurance
May 16 at 12 p.m. (ET)
Estate Planning Basics
May 21 at 12 p.m. (ET)
Click here to see more topics and full details on this months’ webinars.
Physician assistant faculty ultrasound coordinators during training with Rachel Krackov, Ph.D., MPAS, PA-C, RVS, director of PA POCUS education (far right)
Faculty and clinical support staff from all four Nova Southeastern University (NSU) physician assistant (PA) programs gathered in Orlando in early March for their annual clinical retreat. An exciting addition to this year’s gathering was a two-day point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training session for PA faculty ultrasound coordinators. The session was taught by Rachel Krackov, Ph.D., MPAS, PA-C, RVS, director of PA POCUS education, and adjunct professor at NSU’s Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences. Attendees included Robert Bobilin, MS, MPAS, PA-C (Jacksonville Campus); Jonathan Caplan, MHA, PA-C (Orlando Campus); Nancy A. Cornett, PA-C (Fort Myers Campus); Watfa Krayssa, MMS, PA-C (Fort Lauderdale); and Victor Quinones MS, PA-C, EMT-P (Orlando Campus).
This session was part of an initiative led by William Marquardt, MA, PA-C Emeritus, DFAAPA, associate dean, to integrate POCUS into the PA curriculum at all four campuses. Research has demonstrated that clinician-performed ultrasound at the bedside increases diagnostic confidence, decreases treatment delays, and increases patient safety. Physicians have been using POCUS as an adjunct to physical exam for over 15 years. Currently 62% of medical schools include POCUS in their curricula and nine medical residencies require POCUS competence for graduation. PAs work in collaboration with physicians while performing many of the same duties. If the next generation of physicians is competent in POCUS, PA students have to be as well.
The PA POCUS initiative at NSU is one of the first programs in the country to integrate POCUS into the PA curriculum. It began at the Orlando Campus in 2016 with an introductory lecture and a 16-hour hands-on workshop during the didactic year and has expanded into the clinical year in 2018, achieving nearly complete vertical integration. This year marks the beginning of Stage 2: expansion to the other three programs beginning with faculty training and curriculum development. The goal is to have POCUS integrated into all NSU PA programs, which will result in approximately 250 PA graduates each year with basic POCUS skills ready to provide the most up-to-date patient care.
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is pleased to announce the successful participation of dance students at the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Southeastern Regional Conference, held at Kennesaw State University. During the four-day conference, the dance students presented three original pieces of choreography, performed, attended dance classes, and viewed numerous dance performances. Senior Dance major Stephanie Rivera’s choreography, “Put Together”, was selected for the Gala Concert, for its “exemplary artist quality,” by a panel of nationally recognized adjudicators, including Ori Floman (International Choreographer, NYU Faculty), Debra Knapp, Ed.D. (Director of Dance, New Mexico State University), and Christina Johnson (Principal Dancer at Dance Theatre of Harlem).
Nine out of the approximately 50 faculty selected works performed at the conference were selected for the Gala. The panel of adjudicators described Rivera’s choreography as a “breath of fresh air” and “serious comedy,” and it was selected to close the show. Please join CAHSS and the Department of Performing and Visual Arts in celebrating this success.
NSU University School congratulates the Lower School Solar Car teams for their successful work at the state-level EnergyWhiz event, sponsored by the Florida Solar Energy Center, and recently held in Cocoa, Florida. Our students finished 1st in Design and 6th in Speed competing against 23 other solar car teams in the categories of speed, design, and innovation.
EnergyWhiz is a renewable energy focused event for students to demonstrate their science, technology, engineering, art, and math capabilities through project-based learning activities. All teams submitted engineering journals, were interviewed by design judges, and raced in time trials and head-to-head races.
What a great culmination to a successful Solar Car season led by our incredible Innovation Lab instructor Ms. Garren.
