SAINT LUKE’S

An update for Saint Luke’s nursing alumni and friends · Winter 2010

OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Saint Luke’s College Names Interim President College also undergoes name change as part of new bylaws

D ean L. Hubbard, Ph.D., has been appointed acting presi-

dent for Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences. The term of his appointment is open-ended while the college conducts a national search to identify a permanent president. Hubbard recently retired after 25 years as president of Northwest Missouri State University. Under his tenure, the university was a four-time winner of the Missouri Quality Award and a first-place winner of the National Association of College and University Business Officers Higher Education Award. He was a founding member of the board of the Excellence in Missouri Foundation and in 1998 received the Missouri Governor’s Quality Leadership Award. Hubbard is internationally recognized for his work in the

field of total quality management. He has written, edited, or contributed to more than a dozen books and has published over 20 articles on the topic of quality. Saint Luke’s College was changed to Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences as a part of new bylaws established when the College became fully incorporated in May 2010. The new name anticipates future programmatic growth.

Dean L. Hubbard, Ph.D.

Professor Lucy Hood Named “Research Coach Extraordinaire” T he Rev. Stephen W. Overall, Director of Clinical Pastoral Education for Saint Luke’s

Health System, recently presented Professor Lucy Hood, Ph.D., with an award naming her “Research Coach Extraordinaire” for her work with the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program. In September 2000, the CPE program of Saint Luke’s Hospital added a research component to its Pastoral Education curriculum with the support and direction of Dr. Hood. From that time to the present, she has directed the research effort of the Chaplain Residency program. Under Dr. Hood’s direction, residents are taught to distinguish the various types of research objectives and methods. She also offers one-on-one coaching sessions to help students explore ways to help advance mind/body/spirit health and wellbeing. The Rev. Stephen W. Overall, Director of Clinical Pastoral Education for Saint Luke’s Health System, presented Lucy Hood, Ph.D., with an award recognizing her work with CPE’s research program.

Students have always given Dr. Hood high praise for her dedication and commitment to their research efforts. “I have observed the impact of Dr. Hood’s instruction and mentoring for over 10 years,” said Rev. Overall. “I cannot imagine our program without her at the ‘helm of our research program.’”

Saint Luke’s College Class of 2010 The 104th graduation ceremony was held in May at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Sixty-four graduates received Bachelor

of Science degrees.

Jonathan W. Adams** Mahado Abdullahi Ali* Kari Nicole Allen* Natasha Mona Amirshahpari** Carrie Lynn Arthur Nicole Leigh Avery*** Amy Cathrine Belton* Sara Jeanne Bender** Sara Christine Bonness* Melanie Anne Lyon Brindle*** Brianne Lynae Bruss** Molly Janelle Buehler* Rosanna Marie Bueno* Kelsey Marie Burchett** Kristina Marie Capps* Christal Reneé Carpenter* Angela Meredith Davies***

Jennifer Dawn Dopson* Carrie Edwards* John M. Farnsworth Melissa Ann Fornal** Laura Kathryn Friederich** Julie Ann Fullmer* James Lawrence Fyffe* Jay P. Geerdes* Andrea Lynn Grauel** Lindsay Blair Gustafson* Chelsea Beth Hand** Paul Edwin Hanusch* Besma Marie Hasan* Kristin Marie Hickman* Erica Marie Hopfinger** Emily Renae Johnston** Alexis Blair Kraly**

Julie Ann Lang** Ashley Arlene Libich** Nichole Lidman** Marisa K. Lies** Ashley Lynn Little* Elizabeth Anne Long* Michael David Meyer* Anne R. Naulty Ann Nguyen* Cynthia Novak Paige Nichole Pasternak* Nichole Dawn Plowman Erin N. Ragner* Kimberly Ann Rueckert*** Nicole Schafer** Catherine Jane Short** Jaclyn Kathleen Smith**

Elizabeth Marie Southerland* Anne Elizabeth Stverak* Cassandra Mae Taylor** Kevin Ross Turner*** Lindsay Eplee Vance** Lauren E. Viscek** Alyson Nichole Voigt*** Melissa Lynn Ward** Lindsay G. Weneck** Kandace Kay Wiechman** Stephanie A. Wood** Joshua Allen Yates** Christa Marie Yocklin** ***Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude * Cum Laude

The following honors were presented at graduation: Saint Luke’s College Academic Excellence Award for Highest GPA Melanie Brindle and Angela Davies Saint Luke’s College Clinical Excellence Award Alexis Kraly Saint Luke’s College Professional Excellence Award for Highest Potential in Nursing Jay Geerdes

Saint Luke’s College Nursing Honor Society Established F ifty-six students and 17 faculty were formally inducted as

charter members of the newly established Saint Luke’s College Nursing Honor Society on Feb. 21, 2010. The Saint Luke’s College Nursing Honor Society will seek to become a chartered chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. Membership into the nursing honor society is extended annually to baccalaureate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders who exhibit exceptional achievements in nursing. The next Saint Luke’s College Nursing Honor Society Induction ceremony will take place in February 2011. Saint Luke’s College nursing alumni and nurse leaders who meet the following criteria are eligible for membership and may be eligible for induction into the Saint Luke’s College Nursing 2

Honor Society: • Graduates of Saint Luke’s College or any other bacca- laureate degree program who have demonstrated ex- ceptional achievement in nursing practice or leadership or • Registered nurses who have a minimum of a bac- calaureate degree in nursing and who serve as com- munity leaders in nursing or • Nurse leaders with a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in any discipline who have demonstrated achievement in nursing Please contact Sarah Higdon, Development Officer/Alumni Relations Coordinator, at 816-932-2977 or [email protected] if you are interested in submitting your eligibility for membership into the Saint Luke’s College Nursing Honor Society for the February 2011 induction.

2010 Saint Luke’s Nursing Alumni Reunion The 2010 Saint Luke’s Nursing Alumni Reunion was held on September 21. An open house, student-led tours, and luncheon were held at the Ward Parkway facility. The program also featured an update on the college by Interim Nursing Dean Jeanne Wissmann, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.E., and a presentation by the Class of 1960, celebrating its 50th anniversary. In addition, former nursing instructor Sherry Wells Mustapha, Ph.D., Class of 1956, entertained the group with humorous remarks and anecdotes. Catering was provided by Mary Goodrich, Class of 2001.

Sharon Churchill and Mona Higginbotham, Class of 1960

Class of 1960

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Left to right: Dr. Sherry Mustapha, Billie Jean Replogle, Sally Wilson, Sharon Parsons, and Martha Hoffman, Class of 1956

Nursing Pins If you would like to order a Saint Luke’s School of Nursing or Saint Luke’s College pin, please contact the Saint Luke’s Nursing Alumni Association, 8320 Ward Parkway, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64114, or Sarah Higdon, Development Officer/Alumni Relations Coordinator, at 816-932-2977 or [email protected]. Left to right: Linda Garrison, Karen Basler, and Carol Blake, Class of 1968

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Saint Luke’s Health System Wins Quality Award S aint Luke’s Health System is the recipient of the 2010

Missouri Quality Award (MQA) from the Excellence in Missouri Foundation. The MQA is the official state recognition for excellence in quality leadership. Modeled after the prestigious Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, the MQA is recognized as one of the strongest state-level quality award programs in the country. This is the fifth time Saint Luke’s has won the Missouri Quality Award. Saint Luke’s Hospital won three times, in 1995, 1999, and 2002. Saint Luke’s Health System won previously in 2006. The flagship of the system, Saint Luke’s Hospital, was the first organization to become a three-time recipient of the MQA, and it received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 2003. It is also a two-time recipient of Magnet designation for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Nursing Research Expands N ursing research at Saint Luke’s Hospital has advanced to the next level of professionalism, thanks to grants that fund a new director and expansion of the nursing research program. Jacque Carpenter, R.N., M.S., Ph.D., was appointed as the director of nursing research for Saint Luke’s Hospital. The position was developed to lead and expand clinical research and was made possible by funding from the late Helen Nelson and Saint Luke’s Hospital Foundation. In addition, the Victor E. Speas Foundation, Bank of America, trustee, awarded a grant to support clinical nursing research programs at Saint Luke’s Hospital. The program received $66,000 for expansion and more opportunities for nurses to conduct research. Dr. Carpenter works closely with Saint Luke’s Hospital’s Nursing Research Council to lead a comprehensive nursing research program that impacts clinical, educational, and administrative nursing practice. The clinical nursing research program is one of a select few where bedside nurses actually perform research, allowing them to impact patient outcomes and improve quality of care.

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Nursing Recognition Week The following alumni were honored during the 2010 Nursing Recognition Week at Saint Luke’s Hospital: Trauma Care Award Heidi Dale, Class of 1991, NSICU Mary Reed Award in Nursing for Dedication to Nursing and Patient Care Opal Yockey, Class of 1986, Cardiac Transplant Unit Marilyn Lacey McMullen Memorial Award for Nursing Excellence in Cancer Care Sarah Fitzmaurice, Class of 2006, Medical/Surgical/Oncology Clinical Excellence in Nursing Award Kelly Bush, Class of 2004, Emergency Department Lindsey Dwyer, Class of 2006, Medical ICU Rose Garcia, Class of 1985, CVICU Jennifer Laird, Class of 2002, CVICU Clinical Leadership in Nursing Award Sharon Mannering, Class of 1996, Medical ICU Mary Reffett, Class of 1984, SICC

New Alumni Relations Coordinator



S arah Beeks Higdon is the new Development Officer/Alumni Relations Coordinator for Saint Luke’s Hospital Foundation and the Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences. She brings 26 years of fundraising experience in the Kansas City area’s notfor-profit community. Sarah is actively involved with several area organizations, including the Kansas City Symphony, Lyric Opera, and Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences Board of Directors Anne Liners Brett, Chairman Kay Waldo Barnes Raymond Courter Ravi Kallur Marcia Shaw Leo Sweeney

Debbie White Jeffery Wieman Robert West, Ex-Officio Dean Hubbard, Ex-Officio

2010 Clinical Induction Ceremony S ixty-five junior class nursing students participated

in the annual Clinical Induction ceremony held Oct. 21, 2010, at the Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City, Mo. The ceremony is comprised of three symbolic areas:

• Donning of the White Coat – The white coat is a symbol of clinical service and care. The ceremony marks a student’s transition from classroom learning to clinical learning, at which time the student begins caring for patients in hospitals and other health care settings. • Blessing of the Hands – Nurses’ hands extend care, healing, and

comfort to others. Hearts and hands touch lives. • Lighting of the Candle – In the tradition of Florence Nightingale, nurses light candles as symbols of the care and devotion they administer to the sick and injured in the practice of nursing, as they recite the Nightingale Pledge.

2010 Clinical Induction Students Kathleen N. Adams Svetlana G. Akers Alexandra H. Amsden Emily F. Anderson Amanda R. Arthur JoAnna B. Baker Lindsey L. Bartlett Gwendolyn K. Barton Luke D. Beardall Jennifer B. Bielak Kelly K. Cariker Emily L. Chrisman Janette R. Conley John A. Counts Tobi J. Crossland Jennifer L. Cui Jessica M. Curry

Stephanie L. Deeds Ashley L. Devine Renae D. DuPree Anna J. Ebert Amanda M. Emerson Janessa P. Endaya Lisa M. Geyer Frannie M. Gillaspie Susan L. Glorioso Dawn R. Graham Amy E. Griffith Kylie N. Helmer Michelle L. Himes Sarah E. Johnson Kimberly D. Justice Kory A. Krahl Lindsey L. Lambert

Kassandra R. Mack Andra K. Meissner Kathrine M. Montero Anna Morgan Zachary M. Newton Chau T. Nguyen Audrey L. Nichols Archana Paul Marian L. Phelps Rebekah L. Phillips Jessica L. Pohl Angela M. Purtle Brooke N. Ramer Melody S. Rasmussen Shelby N. Rennack Rachel M. Riffe Nicole A. Roberson

Heather A. Robertson Daniel R. Saeger Alyssa C. Schrock Malinda S. Scott William M. Sherrill Lauren M. Smith Brady J. Strahm Laura E. Teghtmeyer Jennifer A. Thrower Kristyne E. Trotter Kelly L. White Christopher S. Williams Karen K. Williamson Savannah D. Wolf

Nursing Students Receive Community Service Award S everal Saint Luke’s College nursing students received a community service award after participating in a project with New

House Domestic Violence Shelter in the 2010 spring semester. Alyson Voight, Carrie Edwards, Christa Yocklin, Jennifer Dopson, Kevin Turner, Lindsay Weneck, Melanie Brindle, Rosie Bueno, and Sara Bonness were honored with the Charlie Passantino Humanitarian Award from the New House organization in June. The award “honors uncommon generosity toward and profound compassion for the mission of New House.” 5

Scholarships Awarded to 86 Students Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences and Saint Luke’s Hospital Foundation awarded scholarships to 86 students in May, thanks to the generosity of many donors.

The following students received scholarships for the 2010-11 academic year: Francis and Julia Bartlett Nursing Scholarship Andrea Armstrong Amanda Marvin Kelly Pickrell Brooke Preston Adam Whitaker

Goppert Family Nursing Scholarship Kelly Cariker Andra Meissner Anna Morgan Brooke Ramer Savannah Wolf

Thomas M. Pierson Memorial Nursing Scholarship Lauren Grimes Sarah Heldstab Katie Pierce Reniece Smith Kayla Wilson

Ella Frances Brisley and Norma Brisley Phillips Nursing Scholarship Heidi Carroll Lindsey Chilcoat Kylie Helmer Rachel Riffe

Dick Howser Memorial Nursing Scholarship Lindsay Crass Kimberly Justice

Paul and Helen Shuck Ross Memorial Nursing Scholarship Jennifer Bielak Jessica Curry Austin Kershner

David L. Coe Nursing Scholarship Megan Brown Daniel Saeger William Sherrill Mr. and Mrs. Marshall H. Dean Nursing Scholarship Laura Teghtmeyer Teresa Fortune Memorial Nursing Scholarship Svetlana Akers Dr. and Mrs. Paul A. Gempel Nursing Scholarship Brianna Regan Zeta R. Gilles Nursing Scholarship Cristina Bland Soo-Kyong Boyd Amanda Clayton Heather Ziegerer Essie Glasscock Memorial Nursing Scholarship Jennifer Cui Ashley Devine Mary Fambrough Anna Mathew Marcela Mora Audrey Nichols Sarah Rieker Kayla Sensenich 6

Margaret James Nursing Scholarship Janette Conley Frannie Gillaspie Jennifer Mayekawa Andrea Scott Lauren Smith Jennifer Thrower Kathleen Warner Rebecca Wood Barbara Meinke Kleist Endowed Nursing Scholarship Gwendolyn Barton John Counts Melissa Lopez Allison Rozga Lynsey Chilcoat Veronica Kuhlman Mary-Margaret Miller Nursing Scholarship Patrick Gilbert Kassandra Mack Kelly White Michelle Neville Memorial Nursing Scholarship Veronica Kuhlman Arthur S. Peck and Leona J. Peck Nursing Scholarship Emily Anderson Emily Chrisman Stephanie Deeds Brady Strahm Adam Whitaker

Saint Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Katie Bartmann Amanda Emerson Grace and Walter Smith Nursing Scholarship Lisa Geyer Dorothy Voss Memorial Nursing Scholarship Luke Beardall Marissa Bony Abby Deal Janessa Endaya Coreen Kehrwald Lindsey Lawson Joan Westerfield Student Scholarship Kathleen Adams Joanna Baker Dawn Graham Michelle Himes Kory Krahl Danae Van Buskirk Cary Williams Helen Austin and Mary Woods Nursing Scholarship Amy Griffith Chau Nguyen Rebecca Phillips Alyssa Schrock Karen Williamson

New Patient Simulation Technology N ursing students now have more tools to develop their skills, thanks to new patient simulation technology in the Learning Resource Center.

Several state-of-the-art patient simulators were purchased this summer, funded by Saint Luke’s Hospital Foundation and Saint Luke’s Hospital. The simulators were fully implemented into the new curriculum in the fall 2010 semester. Clinical simulations provide a safe, effective learning environment in which to practice the role of a professional nurse. They ensure that all students experience standardized, faculty-directed situations that mimic the reality of a clinical environment. The patient simulators allow students to demonstrate procedures, communications, decision-making, and critical thinking through techniques such as role play in a clinical setting.

Faculty Awards The most recent Saint Luke’s College Faculty Awards recognized three instructors for their outstanding work. The Professional Achievement Award recognizes a faculty member that is engaged in scholarly activity, involved in professional organizations, and participates in health-related community service. The award was presented to Assistant Professor Kay Luft, Ph.D., R.N. The Isabel Curdy Teaching Excellence Award recognizes a faculty member who exhibits the following: • Excellence in teaching as recognized by peers and students

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Commitment to nursing and Saint Luke’s College Professional role model Demonstration of creative approach in working with students • Humanistic advocate for students and student learning This year the students and faculty selected Assistant Professor Kathleen Hughes, M.N., B.S.N., R.N. C., as the recipient. In addition to these awards, Charles Ramirez, M.N. B.S.N., R.N., was named Faculty Emeritus. Congratulations!

Nursing Advocacy Day T he Missouri Nurses Association (MONA) will present the 25th Annual MONA Nurse Advocacy Day on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City. On this day, nurses and nursing students may expand their understanding of the legislative process as a means of advocating for their patients and their practice. They can observe the legislative process in action and discuss MONA’s 2011 legislative agenda and its impact upon nursing practice in the state of Missouri. The cost to attend the program is $35 for students, $60 for non-MONA members, and $85 for non-MONA members who are not students. Saint Luke’s College Professor Lucy Hood, Ph.D., will attend, and senior nursing students enrolled in Nursing Leadership are encouraged to participate.

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Howser Day

N ancy Howser, wife of the late Dick Howser, congratulated Kim-

berly Justice, recipient of the 2010 Dick Howser Memorial Nursing Scholarship, and Lindsay Crass, the 2009 scholarship winner, in a pregame ceremony prior to a Kansas City Royals’ game in June. Each year, the Foundation selects one outstanding student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing at Saint Luke’s College for this two-year scholarship in memory of former Royals manager Dick Howser.

Dick Howser Memorial Nursing Scholarship recipients Lindsay Crass, left, and Kimberly Justice with Nancy Howser, wife of the late Dick Howser.

Dick Howser managed the Royals from 1981 to 1986 and lead the team to its 1985 World Series championship. The scholarship fund was established following Howser’s death from a brain tumor in 1987, in appreciation of the nurses who cared for him during his stay at Saint Luke’s Hospital. The scholarships are awarded thanks to generous support from the Kansas City community and the Howser family.

Gift Creates New Dean’s Fund S aint Luke’s Hospital Foundation has a new fund to help

the dean establish new projects and programs at Saint Luke’s College, thanks to a generous gift from the Lindstrom Education Fund. To date, the Saint Luke’s College Dean’s Fund has helped to upgrade technology in the Learning Resource Center and to launch a new nursing honor society and an experimental classroom redesign project.

Nursing student leaders attended the Missouri Nursing Student Association (MONSA) conference in Springfield, Mo., in October. As a team, the students placed third in the Nursing Trivia Bowl, excelling with the NCLEX questions. The group

If you are interested in contributing to this or other funds that benefit Saint Luke’s College, contact Sarah Higdon, Development Officer/Alumni Relations Coordinator, at 816-932-2977 or [email protected].

will attend the National Student Nursing Association (NSNA) conference in Salt Lake City in April 2011. Left to right: Lindsay Crass, Abby Deal, Marissa Roberts, Sarah Johnson, and Janessa Endaya

Saint Luke’s Student Nurse Association Board, 2010-2011 President - Lindsay Crass Vice President - Abby Deal Secretary - Nikki Hoover Treasurer - Sarah Rieker Historian - Katie McCurley

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Senior Class Committee Chairs

Junior Class Committee Chairs

Community Chair - Amanda Marvin Social Chair - Brianna Regan Ways and Means - Reniece Smith Bylaws - Kathleen Warner

Community Chair - Amy Griffith Social Chair - Janessa Endaya Ways and Means - Luke Beardall and Rachel Riffe Bylaws - Kylie Helmer

Alumni Updates 1944 Louise Weir Tharp I retired from nursing in 1986. I have enjoyed reminiscing about the good days at Saint Luke’s plus different areas of nursing through the years.

1945 Alma Callahan Wheat I met my husband-to-be as a cadet nurse at O’Reilly General Hospital in Springfield, Mo. I have three children, four grandsons, and four great-grandchildren. I worked 22 years at the Diagnostic Clinic in Houston, Texas.

1950 Verna Adwell Rhodes I enjoyed 55 years of nursing education, research, and clinical practice. I participated in the development of research instruments to measure symptomalology, which have been used in 35 other countries. I was inducted into the American Academy of Nursing. I was honored with the establishment of the Verna Adwell Rhodes Endowed Oncology Scholarship at the University of Missouri by the Central Missouri chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society. We celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 17 with our three children, five grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters.

1956 Martha “Marty” Walker Hoffman I have three sons, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Billie “Jean” Prigle Replogle I was working Labor and Delivery in Tampa, Fla., in 1958. We had two delivery rooms. We had 13 deliveries in 1 1/2 hours and they were all in delivery rooms. In 1990 and 1991, I worked with daughter Beth at Lafayette Regional Hospital. That was a very satisfying experience. I was also proud of myself when I went back to hospital work after 17 years in LTC.

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Yvonne Timm Escandon (1957-58) During nurses’ training I met and married Dr. Roberto Escandon. After his residency in urology at Kansas City General, we moved to Mexico City, where he set up his private practice. In that time I took a job at the American School in Mexico City. We had four children: Rafael, who now resides in San Antonio; Alexander, in Denver; Yolanda, in San Francisco; and Victor, in Weston, Conn. I now live in Topeka, Kan., my hometown, after living 30 years in Mexico.

Marcia Clock Biggs I retired for the second time four years ago. My first retirement lasted less than six months. The last 18 years, I worked as a psychiatric nurse in Wisconsin. I was awarded the “President’s Award” by Ministry Health Care—a Wisconsin group of hospitals—for designing and implementing a Mental Health Education Outreach program, including testing for depression and anxiety and referral.

1958 Marilyn Twichell Rockhold I worked (mostly 2-3 days a week) for 32 years. I retired in 1995. I worked 25 of the 32 years in the ER. I celebrated my 50th wedding anniversary two years ago. I have 24 grandchildren, from ages 4 to 24.

1959 Janet “Jan” Adams Parks I retired completely in 2009. Karen Heidecker Stacy I was involved in the start of the first intensive care unit at Saint Luke’s in 1963. I retired six years ago from the Old Westport Medical Association after 29 years.

1960 Betty Harr Baxter I received Gold Certificate recognition for 50 years as a professional registered nurse from the Missouri State Board of Nursing in May 2010. I received American Nurses Credentialing Center certification in gerontology nursing in 1997, with recertification in 2002 and 2007. I earned a Bachelor of Science in specialized sciences and psychology in 1978. I continued with lifelong learning, with multiple nursing roles and graduate hours completed toward an MS in adult education. I am the mother of four children—three sons and one daughter—and five grandchildren—three girls and two boys. I was a clinical instructor in the professional diploma school of nursing.

Nancy Cannon Caster I started in OB at Saint Luke’s after graduation. I remained in OB in Kansas. I went back to Missouri until retirement in 2009. Shirley Oyler Foster I started my nursing career at Saint Luke’s after graduation. I retired from med-surg nursing in October 2008. I was an Air Force wife. I’ve been married for 45 years, with two children, Allison and Robert. I have two granddaughters: Annmarie, 4 years, and Emma, 8 months. I spent four months in South Africa last summer. I have been on 14 mission trips to nine foreign countries. My next trip is to Moldova. I live in Virginia, 90 miles south of Washington, DC. Margaret Schmidt Grimes I have been married 48 years. I have two sons and two grandsons, ages 6 1/2 and 10. Beverly Guthrie Haines I’m married, with two children. I worked 44 years here in Spokane, in pediatrics. I did pediatric oncology, giving chemo in our outpatient clinic for the last 20 years. I retired in February 2005. Donnealia “Donna” Faulkner Porta I married Ron Porta on Dec. 18, 1960. We have two children, Jeanne and Brady. We have five grandchildren and enjoy being a big part of their lives. A highlight of my career was getting in on the beginning of cardiac care units in San Antonio, Texas. Receiving a certificate from the State of Missouri for 50 years of service in nursing was another milestone.

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1960 (cont.) Linda Follett Sours I have had an active nursing career for 43 years with two employers. Fifty years of marriage—same guy! I helped establish the first hospital-based home care agency in Colorado, in the small town of Rifle. I have three sons and two grandsons. I was named Employee of the Year with Hilltop Community Services and was a nominee for the Colorado Nightingale Award.

1961 Barbara Merrick Larison I received my BSN from the University of Kansas. I taught at Saint Luke’s School of Nursing. I worked in the emergency room at Saint Luke’s for 12 years. I also worked as director of shift operations (night administrator) at Truman Medical Center-Lakewood for 16 years. I have two children and two grandchildren. Virginia Nester Maras I will be married 50 years next year. I have two daughters and five grandchildren. I’ve been retired since 2003. We enjoy our children and grandchildren a lot because they live here. Peggy Noger Shaw I returned to Kansas City 20 years ago. I retired from office nursing two years ago. I have two children: Stephen and his wife live in Memphis; Sally and her husband and three sons live in Chicago. My daughter is also a nurse. I have been married for 48 years to the same man.

1963 Judith Willis Hileman I’m still married to Phil (48 years now!). I have two sons—a teacher and a computer geek. Seven grandkids. Love the country—DeSoto, Kan. I still teach 30 hours a week at UMKC School of Nursing. I still love nursing! Myra Smith Linville I retired from Saint Luke’s Hospital, where I spent all but five years of my working career.

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Carol Hyatt Bolin I worked full-time in nursing until retiring in 1996, then retired as a corporation president in 2001. I began and ended my nursing career at Saint Luke’s. I married for the first time—at age 53!—in 1996. I wrote and published a book, Walk a Rain Cloud, about life with my husband, Neil, who died in 1998. Even though officially “retired,” I continued my caregiver role to my dad until his death due to complications of Parkinson’s disease in 2005 and currently care for my mom, who resides with me.

1964 Betty Flatt I have two granddaughters, 10 and 8. My husband Larry and I have been married for 45 years. We are semiretired. I work three days a week in a faith-based program in Jefferson City, Mo. I facilitate a Bible study and worship music for a deaf student. Hilda Jacobson Ogilvie I retired from the Metropolitan Community College—Penn Valley campus—in 2004, where I taught women’s health. I have traveled a lot. Favorite places: China, Australia, and the Netherlands. Now I am at home, grandmother to a 2 1/2-year-old adopted granddaughter from Russia–yes, I liked Russia as well. I do babysitting for a 1 1/2-year-old graddaugther as well. My 70th birthday really came in with a bang!

1965 Diane DeVon Dunford After moving to Los Angeles in 1970, my experience has included ER nursing at LA County/USC Medical Center, 20 years of oncology nursing, and finally retirement from Amgen, Inc., in 2003. A personal highlight is that I have been fortunate to travel to six out of seven continents. Karen Smith Folsom I retired from Saint Luke’s in 1995 from Home Health. I retired from the Air Force Reserves after 30 years of service. My rank: Colonel; position: Medical Group Commander. I enjoy

playing golf. I’m a member of the Lake Quivira Garden Club, House Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee. I’m also a Johnson County election worker and supervising judge for elections. Sue Blaco Johnson I am married to an Episcopal priest. I have one daughter and two granddaughters. I worked in pediatrics (head nurse), surgery outpatient, and public health. Charlotte Gibson Kirke I was employed at Saint Luke’s after graduation until my retirement in 2007. I received the Clinical Excellence in Nursing award in 1990. I am the proud grandmother of three. Kay Thomas Payne I have five grandchildren. My husband Bill and I celebrated 47 years of marriage in November 2010. We are retired and live on our 100-acre farm near Russellville, Mo. Bill and I are certified reflexologists. Our business is called “Payne’s Relief.” My 90-year-old mother lives with us. Janice Spiewak Potts I have been employed full time for the last 30 years by a family practice physician in a six-doctor clinic in Lawrence, Kan. I have four grandchildren and three beautiful, healthy daughters. Reading, gardening, bridge, shopping, traveling, and spending time with the grandchildren take up my spare time and I love it. Cheryl Slinker Torney After a nine-year hiatus “at home,” I restarted my career at outpatient and inpatient facilities while obtaining a BSN at the University of Kansas. Then I became a clinical research nurse coordinator for CV drugs. This led to cardiac rehab and then on to being a lipid nurse specialist at the Cardiology Practice. I retired from that in 2006 and currently do very part-time outpatient health/wellness clinics.

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Nancy Diether Wainwright I’ve been married to a wonderful husband for 38 1/2 years. We have one wonderful daughter and son-in-law in Virginia. I worked for my doctor/ employer for 27 1/2 years. Besides being an RN, I’m also a DON-certified ophthalmic assistant and cost surgical assistant and head circulating RN in our surgicenter. I’m still working fulltime in our eye clinic/surgicenter and loving it!

Linda Tate Garrison I’m beginning my 42nd year in nursing! I currently work part-time in an outpatient surgery center in Wichita, Kan. Saint Luke’s education trained me for the varied nursing positions— med-surg, ICU-CCU, ER, IV therapy, outpatient—during my husband’s Air Force career. I’ve been married 42 years to my high school sweetheart, David. I have three children and 10 grandchildren.

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Geribeth Lhuillier Auslander I worked for several years at Saint Luke’s as a head nurse then part-time on med-surg units. After time off for my family, I began working at St. Joseph Hospital, where my biggest fear was not having interns and residents to rely on. I soon realized I didn’t need them, thanks to the excellent education received at Saint Luke’s. I became interested in GI nursing and worked 18 years at Shawnee Mission Medical Center in GI endoscopy, and I presently work at Endoscopic Imaging, an outpatient GI center. I can still hear Miss Weinhold saying “Girls, remember this, the doctors will ask you,” and Miss Dille making us do everything until we got it perfect. I’m grateful to them for laying the foundation that gave us a rewarding career in nursing as a Saint Luke’s grad.

Nancy Simmons Sparks I have three children and eight grandkids, ages 4 to 20. I worked in a doctor’s office for 13 years and surgery for 13 years. I have been in a rehab unit at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia for 10 1/2 years.

Wendi Boettcher Nielsen I continue to work as an office nurse for associates in OB-Gyn Limited of KCPC, as I have for the past 37 years. I was proud to have my friend Jay Geerdes graduate from Saint Luke’s College this year. I have always been glad that I became a nurse and chose Saint Luke’s School of Nursing for my training. Join us at the alumni reunion next year! Sandy Pearson Parke I escaped Hurricane Katrina, after 25 years in New Orleans. I am a breast cancer survivor. I have had a multifaceted career and earned my BSN and MBA. I am also a mother.

Mo., serving as the Stroke Coordinator and working toward obtaining Stroke Center designation from the Joint Commission for the hospital.

2001 Kristen Carrel Ransone I married Bart right after I graduated from Saint Luke’s in 2001. I earned a master’s degree in nursing from KU in 2005 and ANCC certification as a family nurse practitioner. I’m currently an ARNP at Quivira Internal Medicine in Overland Park. Bart and I have a 6-year-old daughter, Allyn.

1975 Lucy Chamberlin Hood From 1975 to 1989, I was an evening staff and charge nurse at Saint Luke’s Hospital. From 1989 to the present, I have been part of the faculty at Saint Luke’s College. My current rank is professor. I have also authored Leddy and Pepper’s Conceptual Bases of Professional Nursing, 7th ed., published in 2010.

1985 Beth Replogle Sweeney I graduated twice from Saint Luke’s, in 1985 and 1996. Then I graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1999. I have since worked as a family nurse practitioner in Higginsville and Columbia.

2000 Suellen Shea After graduation I worked at Truman Medical Center at 2301 Holmes. It’s a Level 1 Trauma Center. I started in SICU and then transferred to the ED. In the ED, I served as a staff RN with relief charge duties and served as a preceptor for six years. I transferred to trauma services for almost two years. I came back to the ED as the clinical educator until December 2009. I’m currently at St. Mary’s in Blue Springs,

For Reference Transcripts The Admissions Office and the Registrar’s Office require written permission to send transcripts. Required information: name at time of graduation, social security number, year of graduation, complete mailing address, and a $5 check made payable to Saint Luke’s College. A transcript request form is provided on the Saint Luke’s College Web site at www.saintlukescollege.edu. If you have questions, call 816-932-2073. Financial aid information: Marcia Shaw - 816-932-2194 Admissions information: Josh Richards - 816-932-3372 Apply for Fall 2011 using NursingCAS. Go to: http://apply.saintlukescollege.edu Alumni information: Sarah Higdon - 816-932-2977 [email protected]

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Join Saint Luke’s College Nursing Alumni online and stay connected! • Visit the portal for Saint Luke’s Nursing Alumni at SaintLukesCollegeAlumni.org • Create your account to see Nursing Alumni Updates online or add your own updates... • View photos from the 2010 Saint Luke’s Nursing Alumni reunion... • Manage and update your contact information...and more! Have questions or need assistance creating your account? Contact Caroline Millard at 816-932-3412 or [email protected]

Saint Luke’s Nursing Alumni updates Please submit updates on career changes, promotions, marriages, births, etc., for the next alumni newsletter: Name:_ ________________________________________ Maiden Name: _______________________________ Year of Graduation:_______________ E-mail address: ______________________________________________ News to share:_ _____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Return to:

Sarah Higdon Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences 8320 Ward Parkway, Suite 300 Kansas City, MO 64114 Fax: (816) 932-9064 E-mail: [email protected]

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