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NursewinsOutstanding
Educator Award
achelor of Science
in Nursing graduate
GretchenMassey
, R.N.,
B.S.N., PCCN, a clinical
coordinator on the
intermediate care unit
at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital in
Dover, Del., is the 2012 winner of the
GeraldineWebbPalladino Outstanding Educator Award.
The award is named for Geraldine “Gerri” Palladino in
honor of her contributions and energy in promoting the
professional development of hospital staff. Recipients
demonstrate the same unwavering commitment to
excellence that characterizedPalladino’s work at Kent
General.
Massey, who frequently mentors other nurses,
received the award for her dedication and passion for
the nursing profession, including teaching by example.
Massey began her nursing career as an LPN at Kent
General in 1990.
“It’s wonderful to see the younger generation of nurses
grow and to be a part of that growth,” Massey said.
“Sharing my knowledge and experience with these nurses
means we can work together to create more positive
patient outcomes.”
WU
Nurse practitioner
leading theway in
plant-based diet
initiatives
F
ollowing national and local
initiatives to promote a healthier
lifestyle, Dr. Lori Irelan, a local
Family Nurse Practitioner and
faculty member in the College
of Health Professions, is leading a charge to
educate the community.
As a plant-based eater and advocate, Lori
teaches free non-credit courses on plant-
based lifestyles at Wilmington University’s
Rehoboth Beach campus. So far, she has
had the pleasure of teaching two sessions
to about 40 members of the community.
Recipes and menu ideas are shared to ease
the transition to this healthy way of life. She
has seen positive proof of the diet’s success.
She controls her own weight and health by
eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, and
whole grains. Many patients have returned to
her with great successes in cholesterol, blood
sugar and medication reductions.
“It is a simple
approach that can
have beneficial
results to prevent and
promote a healthy
life,” Irelan says.
A plant-based diet
that consists of fruits
and vegetables, grains, beans and legumes,
and nuts is high in essential nutrients and
fiber. Those who follow a plant-based diet
generally eat fewer calories and less fat,
weigh less, and have a lower risk of heart
disease than non-vegetarians do. Eating less
animal protein also has been shown to have
a protective effect. Vegetarians have a 40
percent risk reduction in developing cancer
over their meat-eating peers. Research has
shown that following this dietary approach
can also prevent and even reverse heart
disease and diabetes.
This lifestyle change has opened the eyes
of many local health care providers and
patients that there is another option besides
taking medicine. Due to an overwhelming
interest in the community, additional classes
are scheduled for August. All are welcome
regardless of knowledge or participation in a
specific diet.
WU
Health Information & Science at the Delaware
Division of Public Health. His responsibilities
surround integration of primary care and
public health, population health and community
engagement in Delaware. Additionally, he serves
as Delaware’s liaison with the Office of Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP),
ensuring that Delaware’s state plan (goals and
objectives) is in line with Healthy People 2020.
Dr. Silverman has developed our doctoral-level
epidemiology course and is teaching this Spring
Block Two.
Additionally,
Pamela Zickafoose,
Ed.D.,
M.S.N., R.N., will be joining the College as
Adjunct Faculty to develop and teach our
doctoral-level health care politics and policy
course. She is the Executive Director of the
Delaware Board of Nursing. Dr. Zickafoose has
extensive clinical and administrative experience.
She is Past-President and Past-Vice President of
the DE Board of Nursing, served on the Practice
and Education Commi ee, and as Chair of the
Rules and Regulations Commi ee. She has
been active with the National Council of State
Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) through her work
on the Transition to Practice Commi ee and
representing Delaware as a delegate at annual
meetings. Dr. Zickafoose maintains certification
in nursing administration from the ANCC and as
a certified educator fromNLN.
FACULTYACCOMPLISHMENTS
Dr.
VeronicaWilbur
was accepted as a
Fellow for the American Association of Nurse
Practitioners (FAANP).
AANP Fellows are selected based on
outstanding contributions to clinical practice,
research, education or policy. Consideration
of applying to become an AANP Fellow begins
with a self-assessment, followed by securing
an invitation by a Fellow who will sponsor your
application process. This summer, Dr. Wilbur
will be inducted during a ceremony at the
national AANP conference in Las Vegas. Further
information about the Fellows Program can be
accessed at
about-faanp.
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