Food safety resource

Need a resource about food safety for your patients? Check this newly revised site from the government http://www.foodsafety.gov/

Share your expertise: Call for abstracts for annual Nursing research symposium

The College of Nursing announces a call for abstracts for papers and posters for its Annual Research Symposium to be held Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Villanova Room of Connelly Center on the University campus. The deadline for abstracts is December 21, 2009.

The event is sponsored by the College’s Center for Nursing Research, Sigma Theta Tau International Alpha Nu Chapter and Continuing Education in Nursing and Health Care Program. The symposium theme is The Many Dimensions of Nursing Research and will incorporate completed research that focuses on clinical excellence, nursing education and health care leadership. Studies in any stage of development will be considered for posters.

Learn more here: http://www.villanova.edu/nursing/newsevents/news.htm?page=2009_6_25.htm

Philadelphia area RNs needed to volunteer at clinic for the underserved

Unity Clinic in south Philadelphia is one of many places where the College of Nursing faculty, students and alumni serve the underserved. If you are a Pennsylvania-licensed RN with adult health experience, consider volunteering at the clinic on Tuesday evenings from 5-8pm. There is garage parking which is free and safe. There are immediate needs starting this month. For more information, contact Elise Pizzi, MSN, CRNP at elise.pizzi@villanova.edu or 610-519-7056.

Tips to prevent H1N1 (Swine)Flu

While media can cause a stir among the public about the upcoming flu season, using common sense is your best defense against getting sick.

H1N1 flu is a virus that spreads in a similar fashion as seasonal flu, from person to person through coughs or sneezes, or contaminated hands or surfaces that are touched. People who are very young or old, are pregnant or have weakened immune systems need to be especially careful.

Wash, wash, wash your hands often using soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizers, use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing and dispose of it properly, avoid touching your face to prevent transmission of germs, and avoid sick people and crowds. Questions? Contact your health care provider about potential medications or treatments you may need and for additional information visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1.

Dr. Cantrell to study hope interventions in childhood cancer survivors with NINR grant

Mary Ann Cantrell, Ph.D., R.N., CS, associate professor at the College of Nursing, has received a three-year Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). NINR is a division of the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Cantrell will be researching “A hope intervention to influence quality of life among female survivors of childhood cancer.”

Read more: http://www.villanova.edu/nursing/newsevents/news.htm?page=2009_9_2.htm

Nursing student enhances health information for Arab immigrants

Christine Grywalski, BSN, a 2009 graduate of the Villanova University College of Nursing from Springfield, N.J. investigated the need for and created an information sheet about health insurance options and free care for new immigrants that can be now be accessed via the Philadelphia Arab American Community Development Corporation web site (www.arabamericancdc.org/accesstohealthcare.html). In this photo, Christine is checking the blood pressure of an Arab immigrant woman. Read more about Christine's initiative here:

http://www.villanova.edu/nursing/newsevents/news.htm?page=2009_8_28.htm

Dr. Kim Trout cited in diabetes article

Kim Trout, PhD, RN, CNM was quoted in an article “Women's Monthly Cycle Affects Blood Glucose Control, But Not Consistently” on the website Diabetes Health.
http://www.diabeteshealth.com/read/2009/08/15/6312/womens-monthly-cycle-affects-blood-glucose-control-but-not-consistently/ Dr. Trout is a certified nurse midwife and assistant professor in maternal-child health at the College of Nursing.