MCCN Welcomes New Students with 2019 Convocation!

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Message from the President

Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,

Greetings!

Welcome to Mount Carmel College of Nursing’s 116th academic year! I trust everyone enjoyed a fun-filled and restful summer and that you are all as eager as I for new beginnings.

Last week we were delighted to welcome our newest Nightingales. The class of new freshmen and transfer students experienced a Convocation Mass, celebrated by the Diocese of Columbus’ new Bishop, The Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, and attended by MCCN and MCHS leadership, honored guests and members of the MCCN Board of Trustees. They then enjoyed New Student Welcome where they met faculty and staff and learned more about the College. Members of the Mount Carmel Alumni were also on hand to greet them.

Even though our campus looks very different from last year, the changes are all physical in nature. What has not changed is our commitment to the Mission of the College and our continued attention to the implementation of our Strategic Plan. This includes a focus on campus transformation and enhancements to our program offerings for continual quality improvement with an emphasis toward ensuring that our graduates are well-prepared to answer their life’s calling as professional registered nurses.

As part of our commitment to continuous quality improvement, our Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program has been updated to ensure that graduates are equipped to stand apart as innovative experts in practice and health care. The program can be completed in just 18 months – 5 semesters – without taking more than two online courses simultaneously. I’m most excited that the focus is on creating leaders in transforming complex systems, which allows doctoral candidates to choose an Elective Specialization that best meets their interests. They can choose Leadership in Advanced Clinical Practice, Executive Leadership in Heath Care, or Leadership in Academic Nursing. In addition, every graduate of our DNP program will be eligible for national Evidence-Based Practice Certification (EBP-C). Visit mccn.edu/DNP to learn more.

As we move through this next period of time, I am committed to keeping everyone informed on a number of topics:

• As you were informed last week, with all of the recent transformation on the Franklinton campus, we have experienced disruptions in our water flow. We proactively tested our water sources and found levels of legionella in Marian Hall that required disinfection. We have no reports of illness related to this issue. We are simply taking every precaution to ensure the water supply is safe. The water at Marian Hall was disinfected. The cold water is safe, and filters are in place on hot water fixtures. If a water source that requires a filter could not be modified appropriately, the water was shut off to that fixture. We will continue testing the hot water, and once we are satisfied with the results, we will remove the temporary filters. Your safety is our top priority. If you have any questions, please reach out to me or any faculty member.
• Please mark your calendar and plan to attend a monthly Fourth Week Forum. This month, please attend on either Monday, Aug. 26, or Thursday, Aug. 29, in the MSB Auditorium from noon to 12:30 p.m. I’ll look forward to seeing you there.
• Watch for twice-monthly issues of this e-newsletter, the Carmel Rapper, which will be delivered to your inbox. The President’s Update, featured in the e-newsletter, will provide timely information about upcoming events and new developments.

So, spread your wings, Nightingales, we’re starting another great academic year!

Sincerely,

Ann Marie T. Brooks, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN, FACHE, FNAP
President, Mount Carmel College of Nursing

DNP: Highest Nursing Practice Degree

Are you ready to become a leader and expert in nursing practice? Mount Carmel College of Nursing’s Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program will prepare you as an innovative nurse change leader in health care and interprofessional practice transformation. Application deadline is Nov. 20 for classes beginning Jan. 2020.

Our DNP program will set you apart as a transformational driver of creative, innovative and effective solutions in nursing practice, education, and health care. Graduates of the program are positioned to meet the current and future challenges of the dynamic health care environment as experts in leadership and practice. Possessing evidence-based practice, systems thinking, leadership and change management competencies, graduates are equipped to influence policy formulation, utilize technology and information systems and lead interdisciplinary strategic initiatives that drive quality patient, executive, and academic outcomes. Mount Carmel’s unique, faith-based, innovative approach to DNP education engages learners in a supported and personalized learning experience as they tackle the challenges of ensuring the quality, safety, equity, and efficiency of care while shaping and inspiring care delivery as it is seen through the eyes of the patient, family, and care provider. For more information, please visit mccn.edu/DNP.

Program highlights:

• Designed to meet the needs of busy professionals
• The program boasts a unique immersion experience and cohort support
• Graduates are eligible for national Evidence Based Practice (EBP-C) certification
• Courses are delivered online
• Coaching and support are part of the academic journey
• Specialty electives allow you to enhance your expertise in your area of interest.
  • clinical practice leadership
  • health care leadership
  • academic leadership
• Program completion in 5 semesters – 18 months

Welcome Back Breakfast

Faculty and staff from both the Columbus and Lancaster campuses gathered in the Marian Hall gym to celebrate the start of the 2020 academic school year!

Left to right: Stevo Roksandic, MBA, MLIS, AHIP; Ryan LIndsay, AAB; Steve Wetz, BA; James Hayes, PhD, ABD; John Smith, BS.

Student Accessibility Services

Please welcome Alyss Zohar, MLIS, who is our new accommodations coordinator, with Student Accessibility Services at Mount Carmel College of Nursing.

The accommodation coordinator, within the MCCN Office of Student Accessibility Services, is a new position for the College. Alyss is responsible for evaluating students’ requests for academic and non-academic adjustments, which includes contacting students who have submitted a request for accommodations and meeting with them to decide if they are qualified to receive any adjustment(s).

Top Things to Know About Alyss:

• In today’s higher education environment why is your position and the Office of Student Accessibility Services key to student success? According to the U.S. Department of Education, and supported by my professional experience, more students with disabilities in high school are entering post-secondary education. Because of this increase in demand, students seeking accessibility need a contact person on campus to assist them. That's where I come in, I am here to ensure that the accommodations process is a positive and smooth experience.
• What is your favorite part of the accommodations process? I truly enjoy working with nursing students and meeting new students.
• What is the best way to reach you? The best way to reach me is via email. Students can send a message to accessibility@mccn.edu and I will get back to them as soon as possible.
• Where is your office located? My office is located in room 2C17 in Marian Hall. I’m available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Favorite words, quotes or advice you live by:
  • “The truth is of course that what one calls the interruptions are precisely one’s real life” — C.S. Lewis
  • “A dream doesn't become a reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” — Colin Powell
• What else should we know about you? I earned my undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and a Master of Science in Library Sciences from Kent State University. I am a runner who gets at least 2.5 miles in a day. I also enjoy reading, eating burritos and spending time with my family: my husband Nadar, and two children, Conan and Ara!

Important Fingerprinting Information

IMPORTANT NOTE: Fingerprinting of pre-licensure nursing students is no longer an annual requirement. State and federal criminal record checks are mandatory requirements only for new pre-licensure students at point of entry to MCCN.

Dates for on-campus fingerprinting are posted to CARMELink > Student tab.

Each student must present a valid Driver's License or a Government-issued picture ID (State ID, Military ID, Passport) in order to complete the application form at the time of fingerprinting. The fee for this service, when performed on campus, will be added to the student's Mount Carmel College of Nursing account. No portion of this amount is retained by the College. Failure to complete the required criminal records check may result in the inability to continue in the program.

Results are forwarded to Mount Carmel College of Nursing from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Students not completing the fingerprinting requirement on campus will be solely responsible for taking care of this requirement and ensuring the results are forwarded to the Office of Records and Registration. All costs incurred in completing this requirement off campus are the responsibility of the student.

ATTENTION SENIORS and SDAP STUDENTS: Students applying to take the NCLEX-RN exam are required to be fingerprinted as part of the NCLEX application process. For convenience, seniors and SDAP students can be fingerprinted on campus during the dates posted to CARMELink > Student tab.

Achievements: Congratulations to Faculty and Staff

Michelle Richards, MBA, bursar, graduated from MCHS Essential Skills for New Leaders (ESNL) on Monday, May 6, 2019. The ceremony was held in the CSC Auditorium. This is a yearlong, mission-centered leadership program that Michelle started in January 2018. Please congratulate Michelle on this accomplishment.