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Fall 2014 Volume 1
Message from Alumni
Association President
Colleen Klein, PhD, RN, FNP-BC ‘85
One of the things I like most about
living in the Midwest is the changing
of the seasons. Each one brings with
it a certain freshness and newness.
Like the changing seasons, the Alumni
Association experiences continuing
changes. This past spring provided us
with continued growth and development
of the College of Nursing. The new
position of college affairs coordinator
was created. Amy Mastroianni has
joined the college in this new role.
The change allows us as alumni to be
connected in a much more meaningful
way. For those of us who experienced
the opportunity to share our lives
together through enrollment in the
former School of Nursing, memories of
the school epitomize a rite of passage
into a profession of which we are most
proud and, as well, one that is noted
as most trustworthy by the American
public. We want our current student
body at all levels, even through the
doctorate level, to feel connected and
proud. We want them to know this
college experience marks the beginning
of their possibilities in making a
difference for patients as individuals and
the community as a whole. Please enjoy
our transformed newsletter and think
about how you can contribute to the
lives of our future nurses. I look forward
to sharing more information with you in
the months that follow.
A Note from the President of the College
Welcome to our new Alumni newsletter. Saint Anthony
College of Nursing is blessed to have so many wonderful and
engaged alumni. This fall my husband and I were blessed with
the opportunity to travel to several special places. I wish to
share the love and compassion of these sites with you. We
traveled to Vatican City and its many sacred sites including
the path to the bones of St. Peter under the basilica; the little
medieval town of Assisi with the basilicas of Saint Francis and
Saint Clare, and Florence where beautiful art is abundant. In
the spiritual sites and beauty of Rome, Florence and Assisi,
I was able to pray for our college community, including our
Terese Burch
Sisters of Saint Francis, and all of you, our past, present
PhD, RN
and future students. At the audience of the Holy Father,
Pope Francis, I was able to reflect upon his commitment
to Catholic education, knowledge, truth, love and service of others, truly the purpose of
Saint Anthony College of Nursing. As nurses we have been entrusted with a wonderful
gift: the opportunity to heal and serve others with love, caring, compassion, truth, and
knowledge. As he extended his blessings to all our faithful family and friends at home, I
was able to give thanks for all the good work you do.
As the centennial year of Saint Anthony School/College of Nursing approaches, we are
able to look back to all your contributions to the Ministry of the Sisters and Saint Francis
and to the future with thanksgiving. We hope you will be able to join in one or more of
the many celebrations planned. As we continue to enjoy ever-increasing applications to
our undergraduate, master and new DNP students, community service and academic
outcomes, I can share the joyful greetings of Sister Judith Ann and all the Sisters, on
behalf of Saint Francis, Pax et Bonum.
Centennial Celebration
Kicks Off in 2015
It’s going to be an exciting year at the college
as we celebrate our 100th anniversary. It was
November 2, 1915, that the first diploma school
of nursing was opened by the Sisters of the
Third Order of Saint Francis. The first class of
the “Nursing Training School” consisted of five
students! One hundred years later, Saint Anthony
College of Nursing now offers a bachelor of
science, master of science and, most recently, a
doctor of nursing practice degree. 2015 will be a special year with many events to mark
this milestone. We hope our wonderful alumni will participate.
What’s New With You?
Please like us on Facebook for current
happenings at the college!
Do you have exciting news you’d like to share with fellow alumni? We would be happy to
include your news in an upcoming newsletter! Please email Amy Mastroianni, college
affairs coordinator, at [email protected], or you can call her at 815.395.5376.
Alumni Newsletter • Fall 2014
Board Members
Saint Anthony College of Nursing Board
Ken Dufour, College Board Chair
Vickie Glidden,
College Board Vice-Chair
Terese A. Burch, Secretary
J. Maichle Bacon
Sister Theresa Ann Brazeau
Mike Brown
Linnette Carter
Paula Carynski
John Crone
Pamela Duffy
Kim Entsminger
Lois Halstead
Dr. David Johnson
Kathleen Meade
Dr. Richard Nora
Jon Schmidt
Lori Domski Swanson
Father Ken Wasilewski
Reverend Monsignor Thomas C. Brady,
Honorary Board Member
Mary Ann Doherty, Honorary Board Member
Marian Frerichs, Honorary Board Member
Charles Thomas, Honorary Board Member
Gordon Wesner, Honorary Board Member
Saint Anthony Nurses’ Alumni Association Board
Colleen Klein, President, Class of 1985
Jean Carlson, Secretary, Class of 1966
Cori Budden, Treasurer, Class of 1956
Marsha Hepfner, Class of 1965
Honorary Board Member Kathleen Mangiaracina, Class of 1956
Are you interested in being involved with the alumni board
or know someone who would be great?
We are seeking nominations for board positions! Please submit names to:
Colleen Klein, president of the alumni association, at [email protected]
Nominations Needed for SACN Distinguished Alumni Award
College of Nursing Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes an alumnus of
Saint Anthony College of Nursing who has advanced the nursing profession
through professional accomplishments and commitment to nursing
education, practice and research. Recipients must have demonstrated
leadership and influence in their support of nursing and the college.
★
★
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to
Deadline
honor an outstanding alumnus.
March 1
1. All candidates must meet the following criteria:
1. Graduate of Saint Anthony School/College of Nursing.
2. At least three years of professional nursing practice experience.
2. Nominations may be awarded posthumously.
3. All materials received for consideration are confidential.
4. All nominees with detailed descriptions of accomplishments will be considered.
5. Recipients will be notified in advance of the award to make plans to attend the annual alumni banquet.
Please write in 500 words or less, how your nominee meets any or all of the following criteria:
1. Serves as an outstanding role model to other professional nurses.
2. Demonstrates characteristics that reflect the highest professional nursing standards.
3. Is viewed as an exemplary nurse demonstrating respect and compassion by clients/patients/families.
4. Has conducted research and development involving programs that improve patient care.
5. Is or has been a change agent in the delivery of care and influence on nursing practice.
6. Candidate inspires others to a higher level of performance.
7. Published articles or chapters that influenced education, administration or practice.
8. Has contributions as an elected officer in nursing professional organizations, service and influence on
nursing practice.
9. Received prior recognition for nursing excellence.
10. Other qualifications you know about the person.
Nomination forms available on our website, www.sacn.edu. Submit completed forms online or to
[email protected].
Recipe
Round-Up!
Do you
have a
couple of
favorite
recipes?
From
childhood?
Adulthood?
Would
you care to share? In
honor of the centennial
celebration, Saint Anthony
College of Nursing is
planning a cookbook!
Alumni, students, faculty,
staff and past faculty are
being asked to contribute
to the book. Please
submit your favorites
to: Beth Marlewski, at
[email protected]
Please include:
• Your name (maiden and
married)
• Class Year of Graduation
• Recipe (please submit no
more than two recipes)
Deadline: March 1, 2015
Alumni Newsletter • Fall 2014
College Forms
International Partnership
Save the Date
Terese Burch, PhD, RN, president of Saint
Anthony College of Nursing (SACN), signed
a partnership with nurse leaders from the
University of Tsukuba, located in Ibaraki, Japan.
The unique collaboration will facilitate student
and faculty scholarship and advancement of
nursing roles in global health. The Japanese
educators visited Rockford for two weeks this
past summer to learn more about the role of clinical nurse leader which is a new concept
for their country. The University of Tsukuba is one of the top ten research schools in
Japan, and officials are looking to make nursing a cutting-edge practice in their country.
This partnership will assist nurse leaders in advancing nursing on a global scale. This is
not the first international collaboration for the college. SACN recently formed a partnership
through the Global Nursing Initiative with the Japanese Red Cross International College of
Nursing in Kyushu, Japan.
College Offers Doctor of
Nursing Practice Degree
Saint Anthony College of Nursing is proud
to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
to its graduate level offerings. The DNP
represents the highest level of academic
preparation in nursing practice. Nurses with
a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
or a students with a Master of Science in Nursing may pursue the DNP. For more
information on the DNP program, visit our website or contact our graduate affairs office
at 815.395.5476.
News from the
Student Organization
The student organization has been
off to a great start this semester.
We have had volunteer events
at Walter Lawson’s Children
Home, OSF Safety Safari, and at
Carpenter’s Place. Additionally, the
college put on a very successful
SACN Student Organization 2014-2015
blood drive and spent a Sunday
morning cleaning up the campus at Saint Anthony College of Nursing.
The student organization has also kicked off a mentor/mentee program. The program has
been a great success, and there are roughly 60 students involved. The program is pairing
incoming students with senior students. There is a requirement for the mentor/mentee pairs
to attend a volunteer event and a social event some time throughout the semester. The
students are really enjoying the program, which will continue going forward.
In addition, the student organization has sponsored numerous social events for the
undergraduate students. These events allow for students to take time away from school
and enjoy themselves. Events for this semester have or will be taking place at the GAR
Trampoline Park, Cherry Bowl Lanes and at a Rockford Ice Hogs game. On behalf of the
student organization, I would like to thank you all for your continued support. Without a
strong alumni association, the college would not be what it is today.
By: Clayton Shick, Student Organization President
Saint Anthony Nurses’ Alumni
Association Banquet
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
6 p.m. at Rockford Country Club
Keynote Speaker:
Rockford Mayor
Larry Morrissey
New
Location!
Alumni Tea
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
2 to 4 p.m. at Guilford Square Campus
Details on both events will be mailed
early next year.
Please join us for the 61st
Annual OSF Saint Anthony
Pink Ball
When: Saturday, January 31, 2015
5:45 p.m. reception / 7 p.m. dinner
Where: Giovanni’s Restaurant &
Convention Center
$250 per person / Black tie attire
Music and dancing to follow dinner
Reservations are made by calling
the OSF Foundation Office at
815.395.5346.
Proceeds from this year’s event will
go to the Saint Anthony College of
Nursing.
End of Semester Party
for Seniors
Saint Anthony Nurses Alumni
Association will be hosting a
celebration for the seniors and current
students on Wednesday, December
17, 2014, at Giovanni’s Restaurant &
Convention Center. The event is $25
per person and includes a pasta buffet
dinner, DJ and giveaways! Cocktail
hour is from 5-6 p.m. followed by
dinner and dancing.
lations!
Congratu
Alumni Newsletter • Fall 2014
In Sympathy
A Look Back
This is a typical
classroom at Saint
Anthony Hospital School
of Nursing in 1928.
HAZEL JEAN PALMER DOMSKI
Class of 1947
LISA ROSE HOFFMAN
Class of 1994
NORMA DIIULIO JOHNSON
Class of 1948
PHYLLIS HANNAN LOFGREN
Class of 1943
LANA PETERSON SITNEK
Class of 1969
MARGERY FEURER STEWART
Class of 1944
Upcoming Events
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December 17......... 5 p.m......... End of Semester Party.............. Giovanni’s
December 18......... 11 a.m........ Baccalaureate Mass................. Holy Family Church
January 31, 2015... 5:45 p.m.... OSF Saint Anthony Pink Ball.... Giovanni’s
May 13, 2015......... 2 p.m......... Alumni Tea................................ Guilford Square Campus
May 13, 2015......... 6 p.m......... Alumni Banquet........................ Rockford Country Club
May 15, 2015......... 11 a.m........ Baccalaureate Mass................. Holy Family Church
May 16, 2015......... 11 a.m........ Commencement....................... Coronado Performing
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