Pediatric Health Department Chair Sandra Mott also has National Voice as President of Society of Pediatric Nurses

Dr. Mott incorporates her own research at the National level, focusing on exploring the parental perspective of parenting / caring / living with a chronic critically ill child. In her latest letter to SPN, Dr. Mott discusses The National Initiative for Children's Health Care Quality as well as her efforts in leading a task force to combat childhood obesity.

CSON Faculty Interviewed for BBC Radio 4

Recently Associate Professor Pamela Grace was interviewed by BBC Radio 4's Claudia Hammond in a series called Mind Changers looking at the development of the science of psychology during the 20th century.  

Doctoral Candiate Recieved Coveted NRSA Funding

Lisa Duffy, MS '02 and PhD(c) was recently awarded a prestigious Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award for her project titled "COPE: Intervention for Parents of Children with Epilepsy."  

Sr. Callista Roy Named Living Legend in the American Academy of Nursing

Sr. Roy recognized as one of the most stellar Academy Fellows at the 34th Annual Meeting and Conference of the American Academy of Nursing in Washington, DC. Each year, the American Academy of Nurses (AAN) confers "Living Legend" status upon a small group of Academy Fellows who have made the most significant and lasting contributions to the field of nursing. The honor recognizes extraordinary Fellows as reminders of nursing's proud history and as role models for all nurses.   

HPNF & STTI Announce 2007 End-Of-Life Nursing Care Research Grant Recipient

Connell School PhD candidate Sanghee Kim, RN, MSN, has won the grant for her proposed research project, "The Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Nurses' Ethical Decision Making Regarding End-of-Life (NEDM-EOL) Scale in Korea." 

BC Nursing RN Refresher Program Featured in Boston Herald

Refreshing Change - The Connell School's Continuing Education Program offers an intensive three-month program designed to help nurses re-enter the work force.  

True Jeans Partners with Eating Disorders Team at Boston College

TrueJeans.com hopes to encourage people everywhere that size does not matter. Boston College's "Love Your Body Week" is entirely devoted to educating students and the community about the serious nature and pervasiveness of eating disorders. One of the week's main activities is a jeans drive to collect used jeans that will be donated to St. Patrick's Shelter for Homeless Women and Transitional Housing. True Jeans will give each "jeans donor" a 15% discount towards a new pair great fitting jeans. Adrian Smith, Research Coordinator for Boston College's Eating Disorder Research Team states, "we want to reward people for being true to their real bodies. Body shape and size are greatly determined by genetics. Genes are hard to change, but your jeans aren't." 

Connell School Faculty and Students Featured on WGBH

Dr. Judith Shindul-Rothschild speaks about pending legislation seeking to set nurse-patient ratios in hospitals on WGBH's "Greater Boston." 

Faculty Elected Officer of American Assembly for Men in Nursing

Dr. Danny G. Willis, assistant professor of nursing in the community/psychiatric mental health department, was elected to the office of secretary of the American Assembly for Men in Nursing at its 32nd annual national conference hosted by the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in October.  

Doctoral Candidate Recognized as 2007 National Nurse of the Year by Nursing Spectrum/Nurseweek

Deborah Washington, Connell School Doctoral Candidate and Director, Patient Care Services, Diversity at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston was recognized for Advancing and Leading the Profession.  

Alum Recieves Award for Advancing Forensic Nursing

Rachel Boersma, PhD '05, was awarded for her significant contributions made in the advancement of the scientific practice of Forensic nursing through research and publications.  

Connell School Junior Wins First Prize for Research Poster

Jen's research focused on the internet and user-friendly anonymous means of retrieving health information. 

Genesis Scholarship Awarded to Mary Ann Breen

One of the nation's largest long-term health care providers with more than 200 skilled nursing centers and assisted living residences in 13 states, Genesis earlier this year established a loan forgiveness program at BC that provides financial assistance to Connell School of Nursing graduate students intested in geriatric nursing. Recently, the Connell School announced that Mary Ann Breen '94 has been named the inaugural recipient of the Genesis HealthCare Scholarship. 

Nurse Anesthesia Student Receives Scholarship from MANA

Timothy Finn recently was awarded the Virginia A. Gaffey Scholarship from the AANA Foundation. 

Use of Nurse Practitioners Could Fill Healthcare Gap

Connell school Associate Professor Joyce Pulcini writes letter to the editor of the Boston Globe  

Hahnemann Hosptal Provides Grant for New BC-Dana-Farber Partnership

Boston College will now be able to offer a unique and invaluable educational opportunity to train with the the #1 cancer hospital in New England   

Connell School Associate Professor Receives Prestigiuos 2007 Boston College Alumni Award

As both an advanced practice nurse and a nursing educator, Rosanna DeMarco has specialized in community health, with particular emphasis on African-American women living with HIV. In an annual ceremony and reception on Thursday, September 27, Dr. Rosanna DeMarco, '76, will be honored with the distinguished Alumni Award of Excellence in Health.   

Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis Speaks about Health Care

Governor Dukakis discussed the necessity of universal health care coverage in America and addressed many pressing questions regarding the practical and policital feasibility for its achivement. The event was part of the 2007-2008 PhD Colloquia - a series of informal scholarly discussions of selected research and professional issues.  

Dorothy Jones to be Honored at the 20th Annual Celebration of Nursing Excellence at NYU

The Rose and George Doval Education Award recognizes excellence in nursing eduction. 

Faculty Member Discusses How Personal Experience Affects Professional Practice

Dr. Rosanna DeMarco speaks candidly about her diagnosis of ovarian cancer in 1999 with Helen Osborne, President of Health Literacy Consulting  

Internationally Recognized Alum Advocates Breastfeeding's Future

Beyond the natural ability of all newborn infants to nurse, Suzanne Campbell, MS '99, sees breastfeeding as an issue of empowerment.

BC Alum Named Commissioner of Department of Mental Health

Extensive clinical knowledge and leadership skills will enable Barbara Leadholm to set an ambitious agenda for DMH.  

Associate Professor Rosanna DeMarco Recognized by Norbert Hardner Foundation

Research award will help Dr. DeMarco continue her prevention work with women of color living with HIV/AIDS.

CSON Clinical Assistant Professor Selected as Practice Change Fellow

Adele Pike to receive mentoring and financial support to develop New Trends, New Ideas and Better Practices in Geriatric Home Care 

Continuing Education Director Interviewed for Boston Globe

Jean Weyman recently talked with On Call's Laurie Fronek about the importance of continuing education for nurses and offered some advice on how nurses can find courses that truly serve their individual goals. 

New Connell School Lab Manager Also New Johnson & Johnson Poster Girl

Maureen Connolly, ANP, RN was recently selected to represent the influential role of nurse educator in New Johnson & Johnson "Campaign for Nursing's Future" 

3 Members of Connell School Community Nominated in BostonWorks' Salute to Nurses

Boston College retired faculty Ronna Krozy, EdD, RN, alumna, Laurie Flanagan, MS, APRN, BC, and doctoral student Connie Calvin were recently nominated by patients and/or colleagues for the annual Salute to Nurses presented by BostonWorks. 

Nursing Spectrum Excellence Awards 2007 New England

Dorothy Jones, EdD, RNC, FAAN and Deborah Washington, RN, PhDc Recognized for Teaching and Advancing and Leading the Profession Respectively  

Senior Jean Reidy Bestowed Connell Award

Jean Reidy has been the president of the class of 2007 since she was a freshman, and she has proved to be a leader whose personal commitment motivates others.

Senior Kristin Jacques Selected Finnegan Award Winner

Winning the Rev. Edward Finnegan, SJ, Award is the ultimate honor for a Boston College senior.  

Congratulations to '07 Commencement Award Recipients

The William F. Connell School of Nursing honors our graduating undergraduate and graduate students.  

Dana-Farber's Laurie Flanagan (MS '05) Nominated for
BostonWorks Salute to Nurses

Boston College alumna, Laurie Flanagan, MS, APRN, BC, was one of eight members of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's nursing staff that was nominated by a patient or colleague for the annual Salute to Nurses presented by BostonWorks.  

Recently Retired Faculty Rachel Spector Named Nursing Legend

2007 Massachusetts Report on Nursing (MARN) recently honored Rachel Spector for her illustrious career as a teacher, author and lecturer who promoted and advocated for the recognition of culture and diversity in patient care. 

Healthfair Affirms Community Health Focus

On Saturday, May 5, more than 200 adults and children received free care and health information at a Boston health fair sponsored by the Connell School of Nursing and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The fair was organized by Assistant Professor Jennifer Dacey Allen, nursing students in her Community Health Nursing clinical, and Dana Mars '07, Allen's research assistant, in conjunction with Rev. Nicolas Homicil, pastor of The Voice of the Gospel Tabernacle, Mattapan.

Read more in the May 10 Chronicle »
 

Professors Burgess and Horowitz Receive Distinguished Teaching, Research Honors

At the annual Faculty Day event held on Monday, May 8, 2007, Anne Burgess and June Andrews Horowitz were honored by University President William P. Leahy, SJ, and Provost and Dean of Faculties Cutberto Garza for Teaching and Research, respectively.

Read more in the May 10 Chronicle »
 

PolyMedica Corporation Establishes Fellowship Fund

The PolyMedica Corporation Thomas O. Pyle Nursing Fellowship Fund will provide financial support for master's or doctoral level study at the Connell School   

Connell School Alumna to Serve as President of AARP

Jennie Chin Hansen '70, RN, MS, FAAN, of San Francisco, CA, recently was elected to serve as AARP President-Elect for the 2006-2008 biennium and will automatically succeed to AARP President in 2008.   

Doctoral Student Presents "Outstanding Poster Presentation"

Carrie MacLeod's research presentation recognized at the 19th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Eastern Nursing Research Society, Providence, RI

CSON Undergrads Assist Greater Boston Food Bank

6,000 Pounds of Food Processed for Local Shelters  

Connell Senior Awarded for Leadership

Jean Reidy is honored with Nicholas H. Woods Leadership Award   

Connell Senior Honored with Jeff Keith Award

Kristen LeClaire recognized for having overcome a physical challenge to excel in academic and co-curricular activities.   

Undergraduates Receive Certificates of Merit for the Ever to Excell Award

Jamie Buller, Annie Palmer and Dania Wilson all received recognition from PULSE   

Undergraduate's Research on Cystic Fibrosis Featured

Kahryn McLaughlin's articles have been considered by Children's Hospital Boston staff as "one of the most meaningful projects completed by a senior student" 

Undergraduates Publish an Article on Worker Safety

As part of their Community Health Clinical, students Vanessa Lara and Kristen LeClair address the issue of the high work-related death rate among Spanish-speaking workers in Massachusetts and the nation  

Excelling at Her Goal

Freshman Nursing Student Molly Schaus Stops Them Cold 

1st Annual Symposium Showcases Student Research

Senior Jina Rameau Recognized as Award Winning Presenter   

Connell School Faculty Receipient of Annual Nicholas A. Cummings Award

Dr. Hawkins, a long time faculty member at Boston College School of Nursing, was nominated both for her scholarly and academic contributions and for the breadth and depth of her involvement in community service. She has been an extraordinary and tireless worker for the improvement of the physical and mental health of the disadvantaged.

Alum's Work in Women's Prison Featured in Nursing Spectrum

"We don't know about inmates' criminal backgrounds; I treat them with the same respect I would have for any patient on the outside," Connell School Alum Laura Smith says. "They are treated like ladies in my clinic."