- College sponsors Theatre Afterglow
- New academic programs in planning phase
- PA alumnus works Alaskan skies
- Nurse Anesthetist news
- New development officer to build support
- CHP Faculty news page
College sponsors Theatre Afterglow
The CHP Alumni Board sponsored its first Theatre Afterglow on March 31 following the production of the UDM Theatre Company's play, "Urinetown." Approximately 150 people gathered to discuss the play with cast members and renew friendships in the Art Gallery at Marygrove College. Integrity Home Health Care provided the event's refreshments. The CHP Alumni Board looks forward to sponsoring another Afterglow during the Theatre Company's 2007-2008 season.
New academic programs in planning phase
CHP is currently developing a new master's track for the Clinical Nurse Leader and a potential doctorate degree for Clinical Nurse Practitioners. Look for more details on these initiatives in the fall newsletter.
PA alumnus works Alaskan skies
Physician Assistant alumnus Chris Stramecky '95, who relocated to Dutch Harbor, Alaska, about nine months ago to work in the town's clinic, is now an operations manager and flight medic with Guardian Flight Inc., one of Alaska's aerial medevac services. He still works some hours at the clinic. Stramecky was also part of a Discovery Channel documentary, which filmed his care of a fisherman's crushed hand while at the clinic in the fall.
Nurse Anesthetist news
Andrea Teitel CRNA MS, has joined the department faculty in January to teach advanced principles and regional anesthesia. She earned her nursing degree from Michigan State University and her graduate degree in Nurse Anesthesia from Wayne State University.
Two Nurse Anesthetist students Tara Kautzer, RN and Mikella Pikardat, RN, traveled to the Dominican Republic on a healthcare mission with Nick Ochoa, CRNA, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Oakland. The educational program sponsors the trip by paying for the medications taken by the team. Several St. Joseph Mercy Oakland CRNAs also helped support the trip and student expenses.
Nurse Anesthetist student Liz Morrow, RN, attended the Assembly of School Faculty in February under the sponsorship of the AANA to help her understand the faculty role and the professional issues involved in educating the next generation of nurse anesthetists.
The Russ Morrison Fund has been established at UDM for the purpose of enriching the experience of Nurse Anesthetist students. Nearly $15,000 has been raised toward the $25,000 goal to create an endowed fund in memory of Russ Morrison. Part of the initial gift was used to send a senior student to the AANA national meeting last summer. To contribute to the fund, please visit the Nurse Anesthetist web site at www.udmercy.edu/crna
New development officer to build support
Nancy Maier was recently named senior advancement officer with development responsibilities for both the College of Health Professions and the School of Dentistry. Since joining UDM in September 2003, Maier's efforts have entailed laying the groundwork and leading the quiet phase of the School of Dentistry fund-raising campaign. With her additional responsibilities, Maier will begin the identification and cultivation of current and new prospects to increase CHP's annual fund in support of the McAuley School of Nursing, a new simulation lab, and other programmatic initiatives.
"I am fortunate to work with both health-related schools in maximizing our fund-raising efforts by collaboratively approaching potential lead donors," says Maier of her new role.
Previous to her tenure at UDM, Maier served as director of Development for the Alzheimer's Association of Michigan and manager of Member Services with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.