Nursing Advisory Council Meets

Truman’s Nursing Advisory Council met at the Department of Nursing, Feb. 27.

The council promotes the recognition, welfare and progress of nursing education at Truman through advising and consulting with the department. Stephanie Powelson, department chair, highlighted several of the department’s activities. Two senior nursing students, Ellie Cavuoti and Amanda Tepen, shared information about influenza vaccinations, data for Adair County and their personal experiences providing influenza vaccines at local clinics.

Truman nursing students assisted with several influenza vaccine clinics during the fall, including Adair, Knox, Sullivan, Clark, Linn and Putnam counties. The council provided suggestions and feedback about admissions, clinical sites and strengths and opportunities for the nursing program. Following the meeting, tours were provided through the department and nursing simulation center.

Council representation includes members from the community and the University, and is led by Dr. Mark Laughlin, council chair, and Dr. Elsie Gaber, council vice-chair. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.

Pictured, front row, left to right: Tim Tucker, Judi Misale, Maria Di Stefano, Martha Gragg, Odessa Ofstad, Margaret Wilson and Craig Harris. Middle row: Myra Baiotto, Dee Lesseig, Pat Murdock, Sue Thomas, Dianthe Cable, Brinda Geisbuhler, Elsie Gaber, Shirley Riley, Brenda Higgins and Lori Haxton. Back row: Jim LeBaron, Janet Head, Troy Paino, Chris Halliday, Becky Pike, Mark Laughlin, Lesa McCartney and Janet Gooch. Not pictured: Harriet Beard, Andy Grimm, Jack Magruder, Sandra Novinger, Becky Osborn, Alice Allinson, Charles Baldwin, Cindy Carter, Rick Fleschner, Arthur Freeland, Bertha Thomas, Ranee Brayton, Bonnie Collier, Randy Hatcher, Craig Phelps, Justin Puckett and Carol Race.

Senior nursing students, Amanda Tepen, left, and Ellie Cavuoti, shared a presentation about influenza vaccinations with Truman’s Nursing Advisory Council members at the annual meeting.