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TWO NURSING FACULTY
MEMBERS NAMED FELLOWS
Suzy Lockwood ’83 (BSN), professor of
nursing and director of the Center for
Oncology Education & Research, and
Emeritus Faculty Kathy Baldwin have been named Fellows in the
American Academy of Nursing. As one of the most prestigious honors
in nursing, Fellows of the Academy are nominated and selected based
on their strong leadership skills and commitment to the profession.
Both will be inducted and acknowledged at the AAN’s annual meeting
Oct.19 in Washington, D.C.
The Academy is composed of more than 2,000 nurse leaders in
education, management, practice, policy and research. The Academy
Fellows include hospital and government administrators, college
deans and renowned scientific researchers.With this new class, Fellows
will represent all 50 states, the District of Columbia and 19 countries.
Baldwin has made many contributions to the profession and discipline
of nursing, including service as president of the National Association
of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS), task force leader for the Hartford
Foundation Web-based Interactive Gerontologic Case Studies for
Clinical Nurse Specialists, chair of the national CNS Foundation and
policy negotiator for the Texas Coalition of Nurses in Advanced
Practice. One of her outstanding contributions is her service as lead
author for the national validation of the NACNS clinical nurse specialist
core competencies.
Baldwin’s contributions to nursing knowledge include numerous
peer-reviewed manuscripts and many international, national and
regional scholarly presentations. She has received funding for her
research work in assessing, preventing and measuring pressure ulcers;
decreasing heart failure admissions; and implementing telehealth in
community case management. Baldwin has served as a reviewer in
several prestigious nursing journals, including
Clinical Nurse Specialist
,
Western Journal of Nursing Research
and
American Journal of Critical
Care
. She is also an editorial board member for
Advances in Skin and
Wound Care
.
Lockwood has made major contributions to nursing through her
expertise as a practitioner, scholar and leader in oncology nursing.
Her leadership in articulating the needs and concerns of patients and
families affected by cancer has contributed to her reputation as an
influential nursing leader who impacts health policy development
and implementation.
Lockwood serves on the interprofessional National Ovarian Cancer
Coalition Board of Directors, and has served as chairperson, vice
president and currently as secretary of the organization. The group
raises awareness and promotes education about ovarian cancer
to improve the survival rate and quality of life for women with
ovarian cancer.
Lockwood’s passion for patient advocacy is alsodemonstrated through
her service as founder and leader of the Woman’s Cancer Group for
the American Cancer Society. One unique aspect of the group is a
class “Survivors Teaching Students,” where survivors tell their story of
diagnosis, treatment and survivorship to residents and fellows during
their medical school training.
Lockwood’s leadership is reflected in her ongoing efforts to attract
more nurses to the oncology nursing specialty through development
of neweducational models for undergraduate and graduate education
focusing on specialization in oncology nursing. She has presented
more than 40 cancer-focused presentations to community members
and leaders.
Lockwood’s contributions to nursing knowledge include peer-
reviewed manuscripts and numerous international, national and
regional presentations. She has served as editor of
Journal of
Gynecologic Oncology Nursing
for eight years.
JODIE WEATHERLY HONORED AS ONE OF
THE GREAT 100 NURSES
JodieWeatherly, assistant professor of professional
practice, was honored this spring as one of DFW’s
Great 100 Nurses. Weatherly
has been an exceptional
role model in her 20-year career as a registered nurse and nurse
educator. She has specialized in pediatrics, and worked as a staff
nurse, home health nurse for chronically ill pediatric patients and as
a pediatric educator. She is known and respected for her leadership in
nursing, taking the lead to establish the Daisy Awards at TCU, which
recognizes excellence in adjunct faculty.
Weatherly is very active in service to the community, having
participated in city-wide CPR training, co-chaired the March of
Dimes and worked on Habitat for Humanity with the Student Nurses’
Association. She has volunteered her expertise in flu shot clinics, Shots
Across Texas, as well as screening for bone density with the Healthy
Women Program.
HYLDA NUGENT TO BECOME PRESIDENT
OF TANA
Hylda Nugent (DNP ’09), associate professor of
professional practice in the School of Nurse Anesthesia,
will begin her tenure as president of the Texas
Association of Nurse Anesthetists in September. TANA
is the state professional association for Certified Registered Nurse
Anesthetists. Nugent serves as the coordinator of clinical education for
nurse anesthesia students and also serves on the TCU Faculty Senate.
Melody D. Phillips (MS ’96) named Fellow
Melody D. Phillips (MS ’96 Physical Education; Exercise
Physiology), associate professor of kinesiology, has
been named a Fellow of the American College of Sports
Medicine. Fellows are recognized for their professional
achievement and competence in the related disciplines
of sports medicine via education, published works, professional
practice and a demonstrated interest in and/or contribution to the
goals of sports medicine. Fellows have demonstrated a high level
of competence and ethical conduct with acceptable knowledge of
the principles and practices of sports medicine, and promote and
encourage a continuing program of professional development.
Phillips earned a doctorate in health, kinesiology and leisure studies;
exercise physiology from Purdue University. She serves as president
of the Texas Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports
Medicine.
RESEARCH
FACULTY ACCOLADES
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