Vital Signs
From the Chaminade University School of Nursing
Fall 2012
From everyon e at th e C UH Sch ool of Nu rsin g
Hau’oli Makahiki Hou * 新年快了 * Bonne Année * Καλή Χρονιά *
* Ath Bhliain Faoi Mhaise
새해 복 많이 받으세요 * Felice Ano Nuovo * あけまして おめでとう ございます
Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku * Ia Manuia Le Tausaga Fou * Feliz Año Nuevo * Gott Nytt År
Manigong Bagong Taon *
* Chúc Mừng Nǎm Mới * Ta'u fo'ou monu ia * Frohes Neues Jahr
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VITAL SIGNS
A c c r e d i t a t i on U p d a t e
The CUH School of Nursing is in the process of seeking national accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE), the body who accredits four
year and graduate nursing programs. On November 5-7,
2012, CUH hosted an on-site evaluation team from CCNE as
they evaluated the baccalaureate program for accreditation.
This visit is an important part of the review for accreditation.
In a follow up letter, CCNE thanked Dean Genz, faculty, and
staff for the efforts that were extended to make this a productive and pleasant visit. Since that time, we have received
the visit team’s final report, which verified that the School of
Nursing met all national standards; however, there are more
steps to the process. The report will be sent to the Accreditation Review Team, which will meet in early March and
make a confidential recommendation about accreditation to
the CCNE Board of Commissioners. The CCNE Board of
Commissioners will meet in late April and will make the
accreditation decision. CUH will then be notified of our
official accreditation status. There is more to come soon on
this very important milestone in the development of the
CUH nursing Program….
CCNE Evaluation Team
(L-R)
Dr. Marcia Killien, Mrs. Karen Allen, Dr. Mary Jo Clark
N ew B e g i n n i n g s
As 2012 came to a close, ACE Medical, Inc.
celebrated the opening of their new location
at 2130 S. Beretania St.
CUH Nursing faculty and staff were at attendance for the blessing of the new store
and CNA training center. The blessing was
followed by a festive Christmas celebration
at Hilton Hawaiian Village where CUH
School of Nursing was recognized during
Violeta Arnobit’s speech.
Violeta Arnobit, ACE Medical, Inc. founder
and CEO, is a member of the Chaminade
University Board of Regents as well as the
Nursing Advisory Board. The School of
Nursing is blessed and honored to have such
a strong supporter and friend.
Left: Fr. Mark from
Star of the Sea blesses
ACE Medical, Inc.’s
new location.
Right: Sarah Jarvis,
Dr. Edna MagpantyMonroe, and
Professor Charlie
Peterson at ACE
Medical, Inc.’s
Christmas Party
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VITAL SIGNS
S e r v i c e L e a r n i n g W r ap - U p
If you read Chaminade’s Service Learning webpage you will learn that “Service-Learning is a method by which students learn
through active participation in thoughtfully organized service conducted in and meeting the needs of the community”, that “ServiceLearning is Chaminade’s Mission Statement in action”, and “Service-Learning helps to bridge the “real world” and the classroom.” Dr.
Edna Magpantay-Monroe and Sarah Jarvis, co-facilitators for the service learning of the NUR 290: Nursing Concepts course, have found
all of these statements to be true. This semester the sophomore nursing students were involved in two service learning projects: conducting health perception and health disparities surveys at various community events, and conducting an oral history with an older adult.
The co-facilitators could wax poetic on the experiences of the students, of the lessons and laughter shared, how the students have gained a
deeper appreciation for the older population in Hawaii and the barriers to health that many face, or how they have become more aware of
themselves both as people and as future nurses. But the most compelling evidence comes from the students themselves. The following
excerpts are from student reflections on their service learning activities. They illustrate the meaning of service learning, and the benefit to
the community as well as to the students:
“In old Hawaiian times, the word makana was used to define giving a gift or present to someone. In this service learning experience, I was truly the receiver of a
makana. Last year, service learning was about giving back to the community, but
this year, while still holding true to this belief, it proved to be more about what I
can gain from the residents of this community. Getting out there and interacting
with complete strangers gave me something that can’t be read or studied… The
makana I received was a better understanding of the wisdom and gratitude given
from members of my community.”
“[P]artaking in the projects in this program exposes the student [to] a different
environment and allows them to integrate what they are learning into the real
world in order [to] help and assist others. In addition, service learning enables the
student to reflect on his or her methods on working with others to [learn] new
ways of [improving that which] can further enhance the interaction between a
student and a community member. Also, [as] students are placed into unfamiliar
settings, it allows and impels them to quickly think on their feet—to analyze the
situation they are in and think about how they are going to tackle their task.”
NUR 290 students with Sarah Jarvis at
Next Step Homeless Shelter where they conducted
health perception surveys
“The benefit to the community because of my service is that the
community received knowledge, such as the children about
different healthy fruits and vegetables, which they can use to
make better decisions for themselves. Another benefit to the
community [came] from conducting surveys. The surveys show
the community that we care about their input on how they
view the health of Hawaii's people and that we are acknowledging their perspectives about health care issues.”
“Sometimes, elderly people just want someone to talk to because they can feel alone… For some, most of their friends and
family are gone. Thankfully, my elderly person still has his family who visits occasionally and his wife who lives with him. To
be the one who was able to converse with him made me feel
good about myself. With this experience, I was able to reflect
upon my life, what I have accomplished, and what more I can
do in the future. Knowing what my elderly person went
McGruff the Crime Dog takes a break from taking a bite out of crime to
through in his life, it made me appreciate my own family and
have his blood pressure checked by CUH nursing students at the St. Philofriends more than ever… I think that was the most important
mena Early Learning Center Health and Safety Fair
thing I got from my time conversing with an elderly person.”
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Scholarship Luncheon
Name
Lisa Agcaoili
Jourdan Cachola
Ruth Castellano
Kimberly Culver
David DeGerald
Joelle Devera
Julie Andrea Garcia
Lee Gervacio
Yun Gervin
Patricia Henson
Katherine Higa
Cary Jones
Angelina Khamis
Eighteen nursing students were honored during a luncheon recognizing CUH scholarship donors
and recipients.
Sixteen of the nursing students are pictured above with Bro. Bernie Ploeger, Ellen Akaka, Dr. Edna
Magpantay-Monroe and Trish Kiladis.
C e l e b r a t i n g w i t h o n e o f o u r ow n
Ashley Keck, the CUH
School of Nursing
Program Assistant,
recently earned her
MBA from Chaminade’s
Business Program and
participated in the
December 17
Commencement
Ceremony.
Cayla Kitabayashi
Ashleigh Kringel
Janelle Lose
Christina Pangan
Deborah Wile
Fund
Ching
Flores
Zuberano
Wesselkamper
Ng
Pingree
Ching
Mary Windsor
Zuberano
Ching
St. Francis Xavier
Hearst Grant
Ellen Akaka
Wesselkamper
Dal Ponte
Mary Windsor
Francis Chock
Zuberano
Zuberano
CUEF
Johnson
Zuberano
CUEF
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VITAL SIGNS
N ew S e m e s t e r, N ew C l i n i c a l Pa r t n e r s !
In the Fall of 2012, CUH School of Nursing started
their Complex Disease II (NUR 304) and Children
and Family Care Nursing (NUR 305) clinical courses.
New partnerships were formed which included Kaiser
Permanente, Castle Medical Center, Kulana Malama,
Liberty Dialysis, Kamehameha Schools Medical Services, Chaminade University Montessori School.
The Queen’s Medical Center continued to be a very
strong clinical partner for the School of Nursing.
Chaminade Nursing students are very grateful for the
dedication and patience of the unit nurses and nurse
managers in assisting them in their learning. We are
looking forward to continued partnership with current clinical sites and more partnerships as we start
our Spring 2013 clinical rotations.
NUR 304 Castle Medical Center
clinical group with Professor Ken Johnson
NUR 305 Kulana Malama clinical group
with Professor Star Hallock
NUR 304 The Queen’s Medical Center clinical group with
Professor Florita Trajano and Dr. Magpantay-Monroe
NUR 305 student, Kanoe Ornellas, with
Suzanne Moser, a nurse practitioner from
Kamehameha Schools Medical Services—
a community clinical partner
NUR 305 Kaiser Permanente clinical
group with Professor Erica Cadiz-Sales
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VITAL SIGNS
Commitment
On September 18, 2012 the Class of 2016 participated
in the School of Nursing Commitment
Ceremony. The third cohort of nursing majors, comprised of 85 first year students, committed to the
profession of nursing and to the provision of safe, quality care to the patients they will serve.
Top Right: Dean Genz addresses the class of 2016
Right: Dean Genz and Dr. Jamie Boyd with four
nursing students who led the oli
Below Two freshmen students lead their classmates in
the recital of the International Nursing Pledge
International Nursing Pledge
In full knowledge of the obligations I am undertaking, I promise to care for the sick with all the
skill and understanding
I possess, without regard to race, creed, color, politics or social status, sparing no effort to conserve life, to alleviate suffering and to promote health.
I will respect at all times the dignity and religious beliefs of the patients under my care, holding
in confidence all personal information entrusted to me, and refrain from any action which
might endanger life or health.
I will endeavor to keep my professional knowledge and skill at the highest level and to give
loyal support and cooperation to all members of the health team.
I will do my utmost to honor the international code of ethics applied to nursing and to uphold
the integrity of the professional nurse.
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N a t i o n a l P h i l a n t h r o py D ay
Award recipient Dr. Ed Miyawaki with
Chaminade Board of Regent members, faculty, and staff
Dr. Ed Miyawaki with
Dean Stephanie Genz
Dr. Ed Miyawaki was a 2012 recipient of the Outstanding Philanthropist award on National Philanthropy Day. National Philanthropy Day is
celebrated each November and honors people and organizations that give back to the community through charitable activities. Dr. Miyawaki
and other award recipients were honored at an awards luncheon hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals—Aloha Chapter at the
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel on Nov.1, 2012.
Dr. Miyawaki has been a long time supporter of Chaminade University, and his generosity has extended to the CUH School of Nursing. In
addition to his monetary pledge, Dr. Miyawaki’s two long-term care facilities serve as important clinical sites for our nursing students. Chaminade is honored to have Dr. Miyawaki as Regent Emeritus on the university’s Board of Regents and is grateful for his continued support.
Congratulations to Dr. Miyawaki on this greatly deserved award!
Dr. Miyawaki is the Chairman, President and CEO of Family
Health I and II, one of Honolulu’s largest private skilled nursing facilities. He is well known for his charitable endeavors
that span the fields of healthcare, athletics and education. Dr.
Miyawaki’s individual giving to Chaminade University athletics and other unrestricted support totals nearly half a million
dollars. Moreover, he has pledged a substantial $5 million gift
to endow Chaminade’s School of Nursing.
Nurse Leaders
On November 12, 2012,
Dr. Stephanie Genz and
Assistant Professor Sung Yup
Jung spoke at the 17th
workshop sponsored by the
Center for Asia-Pacific
Exchange (CAPE). The
audience was approximately
30 Clinical Nurse Specialists
from Korea. The topic
"Leadership: From the
Boardroom to the Bedside"
was very well received. A
special thank you to
Dr. Jai-Ho Hoo for inviting
Chaminade University to be
a part of this event.
Outstanding Philanthropist: Dr. Edison H. Miyawaki
Nominated by Chaminade University
Dr. Miyawaki was the visionary force behind launching
Chaminade’s inaugural athletics gala in 2009, an event that
continues to grow exponentially.
Professor Jung and Dean Genz
Dr. Miyawaki is a source of humble inspiration and wisdom.
He serves on multiple boards and generously gives to many
organizations, including: Bishop Museum, East-West Center,
Harvard Medical School, the Japanese-American National
Museum (Los Angeles, Calif.), Loyola Marymount University
(LMU), Mid-Pacific Institute, the National Football League
(NFL) Pro-Bowl Committee, and the Shisedo Social Welfare
Foundation.
From: http://afpaloha.afpnet.org/files/AFP%20Chapters/HI1/
NPD%20Awardees%20and%20Bios_2012.pdf
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Jo i n i n g F o r c e s t o R e s t o r e L ive s
Dr. Edna Magpantay-Monroe, Associate Professor and Clinical Coordinator of Chaminade
School of Nursing attended the national inaugural conference, JOINING FORCES TO RESTORE LIVES: Nursing Education and Research in Veterans Health on November 13,
2012 in Tampa, Florida. The conference was co
-provided by University of South Florida Health
Center and the University South Florida College of Nursing. The purpose of the conference
is to support a comprehensive national initiative
to include education about issues specific to
veteran’s health and advances in research into
the nursing curriculum to better prepare nurses
to care for military veterans and their families. The key note speaker for this conference
was Dr. James L. Harris, the Deputy Chief
Nursing Officer, Office of Nursing Services
Department of Veterans Affairs. The conference provided information in both research and
education tracks which includes Educating Undergraduate Nursing Students in the Veteran’s
Care, Veteran’s health as a nursing Specialty,
Military Sexual Trauma and Abuse, Combat
and Deployment Issues, etc. Dr. MagpantayMonroe also had the privilege to tour the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS).
Chaminade University of Honolulu is one of the
schools nationwide who is participating in the
Joining Forces efforts. Dr. Magpantay-Monroe
felt that the information obtained in this conference along with the networking that occurred
will assist in incorporating veteran’s health into
the Chaminade School of Nursing curriculum.
Dr. Magpantay-Monroe is a military spouse of a
retired U.S. Coast Guard and has remained
active in the military community here in Hawaii. Her previous work experience in the Defense Centers of Excellence Call Center for
Traumatic Brain Injury and other Psychological
Issues as well as working with the military
population in a volunteer capacity help to provide insights on the practical application of veterans health to the School’s nursing curriculum.
Dr. Edna MagpantayMonroe at the Joining
Forces Conference in
Tampa, Florida
E m p owe r i n g N u r s e s
During the Nursing Educational conference hosted by Sigma Theta Tau
International Gamma Psi at Large Chapter at the University of Hawaii—Manoa,
Dr. Debra Mark gave a talk entitled Evidence-Based Practice: Empowering Nurses to
Improve Patient Care to a room full of impassioned future and current nurses,
including CUH nursing students and faculty.
Students Charmaine Basug, CJ Sercena, Michael Ono, and Rose Roldan with
Dr. Estelle Codier, Dr. Deb Mark, Professor Tiffanie Kanayama, and Dean Genz.
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VITAL SIGNS
T h e F i r s t A n nu a l D e a n ’s C h r i s t m a s Te a
A surprise performance by
Jason Castro (2014)
Student finalists in the wrapping
paper costume contest
Dean Genz is presented with a cup and saucer
for the 1st annual Dean’s Christmas Tea
The celebration was co-sponsored by
the Student Nurse Club
Merjurie Ricklefs (2014)
shows off her
Christmas mugs
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A Blessing of the Hands
In a ceremony honoring the life and work of St. Marianne Cope, the hands
of nursing students were blessed so that they too may use their hands for
dedication, commitment, compassion, and healing of all they touch.
Above: Nursing students, faculty, and staff present at the blessing.
Left: Dean Genz stands with students who spoke at the ceremony.
The charity of the good
knows no creed and is
confined to no one place.
- Mother Marianne
Mother Marianne Cope (in wheelchair) with other nuns and the women and girls of Bishop Home in Kalaupapa, Hawaii, shortly before
her death in 1918. Photo from the article Sisters of St. Francis by Susan Kang Sutherland on Midweek.com
http://archives.midweek.com/content/story/midweek_coverstory/sisters_of_st_francis/P1/
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VITAL SIGNS
I n t e g r a t i n g I n t e r - p r o f e s s i o n a l C o l l ab o r a t i o n a n d
K n ow l e d g e w i t h C l a s s r oo m L e a r n i n g
By Dr. Edna Magpantay -Monroe
The CUH School of Nursing junior class
attended the Viral Hepatitis in Hawaii
2012 Conference on November 17, 2012.
Dr. Magpantay-Monroe, who taught the
NUR 301:Infection and Immunity
course for the Fall 2012 semester, felt that
exposing the students to an opportunity to
attend a conference relating to the class
would be a great ending to the course.
Forty seven of the 52 students participated
in this all day conference held at Queen’s
Conference center. The students heard
from Hepatitis experts from several professions including nursing, pharmacy, social
work, medicine, and public health. During
the afternoon, students were able to participate in concurrent sessions that sparked
their interest. Students enrolled in the
Care of Children and Family course this
semester were very intrigued by the session
on Hepatitis Treatment
in Pregnancy. Students who were taking
Complex Disease II found the concurrent
session on laboratory evaluation of Hepatitis and hepatitis care coordination and case
management quite applicable to their
course. Infection and Immunity is a course
whose application goes beyond the clinical
setting. Students must understand principles, concepts, science and relationships.
Common themes of the learning expressed
by the students ranged from being able to
hear experts talk about a very important
concern in our community but also nationally and internationally, the merging of
application of clinical courses and infection
and immunity, and the use of therapeutic
communication by a group of concerned
healthcare professionals to talk to patients
to ensure awareness, prevention and intervention. An insightful comment shared by
one of the student attendees sums up the
personal and professional learning that occurred. She wrote:
“I have to say that it was an honor to have
been asked by our instructor to attend this
conference. It was very heartwarming to be
surrounded by incredibly smart health care
professionals. I have never realized that
HBV and HCV are so rampant in our
country especially in Hawaii. I was
alarmed when I learned that I, being an
Asian American [am] a part of the at risk
population. That was something I never
knew and now I feel happy to know because I now would be more cautious about
this virus and make sure I am tested. Also
as a mother, it raised my awareness about
the importance of vaccination. Also, it is
nice to learn as a nursing student because
it helped me learn more about the importance of being [safe] especially in handling blood products when I care for my
patients. I was also pleased to learn how
the health care teams in our nation are so
informed about statistics, medications and
the virus. It made me appreciate medical
professionals especially their efforts to help
our community. It made me proud to be a
future nurse.”
Dr. Magpantay-Monroe with the NUR 301 students who attended the Viral Hepatitis in Hawaii conference
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T h e S t u d e n t N u r s e C l u b — D o i n g G o o d a n d D o i n g We l l
This semester CUH Student Nurse Club has increased their presence
both on campus and in the community. The club’s current membership
is at about 90 students, 20 of which are also National Student Nurses
Association (NSNA) members. CUH School of Nursing is an official
school member of the NSNA.
Some of the community activities that the club has been involved in this
year include:
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on October 6 to raise money
for the American Cancer Society
The Color Run on November 3 to benefit Ocean Lotus Hawaii, a
non-profit organization that helps Hawaii’s homeless and underprivileged youth
Keiki Birthday Celebration at Next Step Homeless Shelter
on November 30. This event was co-sponsored with a local
soccer team. The Student Nurse Club provided one of the
cakes, games and crafts for the children. The club also donated
toiletries, diapers, and microwavable food to the shelter.
Aloha e,
We would like to thank you for your extended love and compassion
for our less than fortunate children and folks at the Next Step Project.
We believe without your support our kids probably would not have the
enjoyment you have humbly shared with them in making Keiki Birthday a special day for all.
The success of our monthly party is provided 100% by community
supporters like you and we applaud you for taking the time out from
your busy schedules and making this another great event.
Wishing you and yours the best Holiday Season...:)
Kapua Tani
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Next Step Project Kaka'ako
The club and its officers have also been working hard
to increase awareness on campus of the club and its
activities. The club has reached out using various social
media outlets, including a facebook page, and have
hosted events on campus, such as movie nights.
Top: Student Nurse Club members with faculty advisor
Dr. Edna Magpantay-Monroe and Dean Genz at the Next
Step Homeless Shelter for a Keiki Birthday Celebration
Middle: Club members with faculty advisor Trish Kiladis at
the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event.
Bottom: Club members at the Color Run event
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Nurse Mentor Recognition
Dr. Edna Magpantay-Monroe received a certificate of
Special Recognition for her dedication and commitment as a Volunteer Lecturer for the Nurse review
program coordinated by nursing advocates and mentors. The honorees were presented their certificates at
the 11th Anniversary Gala of the Nursing Advocates &
Mentors’ Inc. (NAMI).
“NAMI is a volunteer organization
with a mission to address global
nursing shortage by providing
guidance and assistance for colleagues to obtain their professional
license in nursing.
NAMI coordinates free review
classes to successfully prepare
Nurses.
The program is fully supported by
about 35 Volunteer Lecturers who
are Medical and Nursing Specialists and Professors of Nursing from
the various universities, colleges,
medical centers and health care
agencies.
Dr. Magpantay-Monroe was presented with this Certificate of Special Regognition
A dv i s o r y B o a r d M e m b e r s
Ellen Akaka, RN, MS, FACCE
Robert Anders, Dr.PH, APRN, CNAA
Violetta Arnobit, RN, BSN
Jamie Kamailani Boyd, PhD, APRN
Jerry Correa
Kathleen Dracup, RN, DNSc, FNP, FAAN
Suzann C. Filleul, BSN, MBA
Deborah Gardner, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN
Mei-Ling Issacs, MPH
Cindy Kamikawa, RN, MS, NE-BC
Robert Lumas, RN, MSN
Mary Frances Oneha, APRN, PhD
James Penoff, MD
Aggie Pigao-Cadiz, RN
Gail Tiwanak, RN, MBA
Noelani Wilcox, MS , APRN, BC
Valerie Yontz, RN, MPH, PhD
We are very grateful to the members of the
School of Nursing Advisory Committee
for dedicating their time, expertise, and talents. Mahalo!
Information from NAMI’s 11th
Anniversary Gala program pamphlet
Chaminade University of Honolulu
School of Nursing
3140 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
(808) 735-4813
Dr. Edna Magpantay-Monroe and
NAMI president Beatrice Ramos-Razon
Together with the FilCom Center
and Volunteer Lecturers, NAMI
contributes greatly to preparing a
new generation of Registered
Nurses and supporting the medical
and healthcare system for the people of Hawaii.”