Message from Stacy

Hello everyone! My name is Stacy Ward. I am a little late in getting strated with this course, due to registration issues. But I
am here now and ready to go! I attended UNCW from 1999-2002. I transfered home after 2002 and was unable to finish in
a BSN program here, so I aquired my ADN and am just now getting back to finish what I started. I work in the Outpatient
Surgical Center at WFU Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. I love the OR! However, I began my nursing career in a
Hematology-Oncology unit. I enjoyed that as well, but feel the OR is a much better fit! I have been married for three years
and we are expecting our first baby very soon-Sept. 26! So that should make life very interesting! I am hoping I will be able
to juggle everything without feeling too overwhelmed! I look forward to completing my BSN and working with you all
throughout the next couple semesters!

Message from Bryant

HI EVERYONE, MY NAME IS BRYANT AND I WORK AT NEW HANOVER IN WILMINGTON. I GRADUATED WITH MY ADN IN 1999 AND WORKED IN THE ED. I CURRENTLY WORK IN SURGICAL TRAUMA ICU AND REALLY ENJOY THE DIVERSE POPULATION OF PATIENTS. IN MY SPARE, TIME I LOVE GETTING AWAY. WHETHER IT BE TO A THEME PARK TO RIDE ROLLER COASTERS, VEGAS TO GAMBLE( A LITTLE) OR JUST TO MYRTLE BEACH TO SHOP. I ALSO LIKE TO RELAX AT HOME, DO SOME YARD WORK, WATCH A GOOD MOVIE OR READ AN INTERESTING ARTICAL IN MY CRITICAL CARE JOURNAL. I BOUGHT A NEW BIKE THIS SUMMER, SO I AM TRYING TO GET MORE EXERCISE RIDING AROUND PORTERS NECK AREA WHERE I LIVE.
SORRY FOR THE LATE POSTING, BUT I EXPERIENCED SOME TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY
THAT UNCW TECH ASSIST RESOLVED. I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU GUYS THIS SEMESTER. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!
HERE IS MY PIC. I ENJOY BEING AROUND PEOPLE, LAUGHING, TALKING AND EATING.
(WHICH IS ANOTHER ONE OF MY FAVORITE ACTIVITIES) I DO NOT TAKE THINGS TOO SERIOUSLY AND TRY TO FIND HUMOR IN SITUATIONS. THIS IS A GREAT ASSET IN NURSING BECAUSE IT HELPS YOU DEAL WITH VERY DEVASTATING CIRCUMSTANCES.
WELL ENOUGH ABOUT ME! I WANT TO READ ABOUT YOU GUYS FOR A WHILE.

Message from Diomelia

Hi everyone!My name is Diomelia Laues (u can call me Dee) and I have been a Med-Surg nurse for 8 yrs @ CRHS in Whiteville. I have 2 teenagers @ home, a daughter 15 and a son 17. I am returning to the BSN program after been out for 3 yrs and everything has changed so dramatically that I feel completely lost.My husband and I can't wait to get the kids out to college soon so we can have some vacation time finally.I am available to be a part of a group for NSG 334 so let me know if anyone is available.Sorry for posting this so late for from registration to orientation, my life has been an ordeal.Look forward to working w/you guys.Dee Laues

Message from Jan

My name is Jan Thomas. I am presently a nurse in the post anesthesia care unit at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. I've been here 22 years and have worked in all the ICU's and the ED before retiring to the PACU. It is my favorite job yet. I am pursuing my RN-MSN as an FNP. I hope to graduate before I retire. I am a single mom of three. I have a 16yr old daughter Hannah and two sons, Michael Jr. age 14 and Sampson age 11. In my spare time, I am president of our local chapter of perianesthesia nurses and I help teach math and science at our church's christian school. I am looking forward to corresponding with all of you this semester. Together we can get through it.

Message from Beth

My name is Beth Caviness. I work at Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst in the Coronary Care Unit (across the hall from Jessica Price :). I have been a nurse for only a year. I just got married in December and my husband and I are in the middle of building a house so this should be a whirlwind of a semester. As for what I like... I love antiques and collecting glass. I love cardiology. Its the one thing I didnt think I wanted to do in nursing because of my grandfather.. but I guess its what I know best and what it feels like to be that family member. I look forward to working with everybody. Beth Caviness

Message from Luisa

Hello everyone! My name is Luisa Batine and I have been a nurse for eight years already! I live and work in Jacksonville at OMH in the nursery. We have a Level II nursery, which is not as specialized as the NICU in Wilmington, but can be challenging all the same. I am working on a BSN degree and plan to graduate in May of 07. Good luck to everyone this semester! I apologize for being a little late to introduce myself, but like Ruthanne I have worked the past few nights!

Message from Ruthanne

Hello everyone, my name is Ruthanne Palumbo. I have been working the last few days and as you know those 12 hour days are killers! So I apologize for my late arrival to the forum....
I have enjoyed reading all the postings, I too am from Carolina Beach as one classmate posted and I too work at New Hanover in Wilmington as many have posted!
I am a Coordinator on 6south, a Cardiac telemetry unit, I have been a nurse for 2 years and absolutely love my job and the people I work with. I am married and have 2 children, 12 and 20. At least that was their ages the last time I saw them! Just kidding...
The busy lives we lead! I look forward to getting to know all of you as we venture into this course and our continued education in general. Good luck to all of you.
Ruthanne

Message from Roseanna

Hello! My name is Roseanna Medlin and I have been a nurse for 3 years. I currently work in a telemetry unit in Raleigh, NC. I live north of Raleigh in Wake Forest with my dog, husband, 11 month old son, and I'm currently expecting my second child. I plan to graduate in May 2007 with my BSN. I look forward to this semester as it's one step closer to graduation.Roseanna

Message from Becky

Hi Everyone, My name is Rebecca (Becky) Brown. I have enjoyed reading
the Introductions and seeing the faces of my fellow classmates.
I have been a nurse for a little over a year. I started in NICU at NHRMC and
I am now working in a large Pediatric Clinic in Wilmington. My little patients
bring a lot of joy, as well as challenges. I really love this profession.
In my spare time I enjoy traveling, reading, weekly Bible study, the beach,
and cooking. Most of all I enjoy spending time with friends, my large family,
my wonderful boyfriend, Ty, and my baby boy (My Boxer), Chance.
I have lived in the Wilmington area my entire life and I don't think I could
ever be satisfied if I didn't have beach sand between my toes.
I have attached two photos so you can meet me and my greatest support
group - - My Boxer, Chance and My boyfriend, Ty.
I hope we all have a great semester and I really look forward to
communicating with you all.

Message from Andrea

Hi everyone, My name is Andrea FormyDuval and I have enjoyed becoming familiar with everyone through the discussions and pictures. I am a RN working on getting the MSN degree offered at UNCW. I live in Wilmington and work at New Hanover Medical Regional hospital there. I have been a nephrology nurse for a little over a year now, and have enjoyed working with dialysis patients. In my spare time I like to go to Lake Waccamaw and layout and wakeboard. I also love to watch movies, and hang out with my friends, including my boyfriend. I also love to eat, as one of my classmates also said. I also enjoy the outdoors and spending time with my animals.

Message from Rand

HelloMy name Is Rand Pennington and I have been a nurse for two years. I currently work at NHRMC in Wilmington. I am a staff nurse in the Medical ICU. I have been here for my two years as a nurse.In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my friends and girlfriend. Hobbies include reading, movies, and taking piano lessons. I enjoy to travel when the time exist. I also spend alot of time involved with my church and small groupI look forward to this class, getting to know you all, and these next three years as I begin yet another phase in my life.

Message from Yvette

My name is Lisa McLamb but I prefer Yvette (my middle name). I have been a nurse for 22 years. Boy, how time flies. I have been working with some form of Home Health since 1988. I have been in nursing management for the past 12 years. I am currently the Patient Care Coordinator for a Hospice agency in Wilmington. I live at Carolina Beach.I have 2 boys ages 17 and 19: A HS senior and College sophmore. I am currently divorced but have found the love of my life. I enjoy boating, fishing and cooking. And, of course I love to eat too.If any of you are taking NSG 334 I can be a good resource and team member for end of life and palliative care. Let's build a team.Yvette

Message from Jessica

Hello everyone! My name is Jessica Price, and I have been an RN for 1year. I am currently employed at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurstas a Medical ICU nurse. As of September 10, I will be transfering tothe Neonatal ICU there. NICU is where my heart has always been, and I'mvery excited to finally be given an opportunity to be a part of thatrealm of nursing. In my spare time I enjoy traveling, spending time with family andfriends (most of which were neglected while in nursing school),shopping, the beach, and relaxing. I'm a Grey's Anatomy fanatic, andvery thankful I won't miss an episode due to school/work- thanks to DVR!I look forward to getting to know everyone and finishing my BSN!

Message from Katilda

My name is Katherine Blackmon but everyone knows me as Katilda. I havebeen an Emergency Department Registered Nurse for about 8 years. Iabsolutely love my job even with the burn out of 60+ hours a week. I amalso the Project Coordinator of our Emergency Department here atScotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, NC. I am in the middle of twobig phases (building a new 21 bed department and implementing a fullsuite information system-these alone are FT jobs) that I hope to becompleted real soon now that I am a full time student. I am PRN in 2ED’s in South Carolina as well.I have been married for nearly 16 years with 2 children. My husbandworks at UNCP as the Financial Aid Director and he also teaches FreshmanSeminar on campus. David, my oldest son will turn 13 next month and thisis his 1st year of high school. My youngest son Andrew will turn 11 nextmonth and this is his 1st year in Middle School-Oh my Gosh! My parentsare intermittently staying with us due to his recent amputation of theright leg so who wants to talk about high levels of stress?!If there is any spare time my 3 favorite TV programs are Law and Order(any of the 9 series), Monk and Psych. No time left for hobbies. Thank Goodness for a very supportive husband! I have attached 2 pictures.

Message from Shannon

Hello Everyone, My name is Shannon Lopez. I work on a Med-Surg floor at Carteret General in Morehead City. I have been a nurse for 3 years, and can't wait to finish school in May. I live in Jacksonville with my husband and our 4 pets. No kids yet, I am young and trying to wait til after school is done. I don't really have much spare time, but when I do I like to travel, go to the beach, play with my pets, or take naps. HA HA! I recognize some of the peoples name in the class and look forward to meeting the rest. Good luck and hope everyone has a great semester!

Message from Stacey

Hi! My name is Stacey. I am a pediatric RN in a 15 physician practice in Cary, NC. I am originaly from Southern California but have lived in NC for about 12 years and feel this is my home now. I am married with no children . . . yet! In my spare time I like to travel, kayak, read, and watch CNN. I am a hopeless news junky! I attached a photo of myself in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico doing what I do best . . . eating!I look forward to meeting you all and working with you over the next couple of years!

Welcome NSG 316

Welcome to NSG 316, "Expanding Roles in Professional Nursing Practice."

This course is designed to provide returning RN students with professional concepts/topics that will enhance their professional practice and growth. In addition, this course introduces students to online environment and provides strategies for success throughout the nursing curriculum. Through on-line classes, we are going to explore issues related to registered nurses returning to school for professional education. I hope that this course broadens your professional development and build on your pre-existing knowledge and experiences. The course is an on-line course; that means that you have to study by yourself by following the directions of the "Learning Modules" of each class. Through cyberspace, you are encouraged to engage in an professional dialogue with your classmates and me. The first thing you have to do is to read the course syllabus carefully and navigate the course menu. If you have any technical problems while taking this class, please feel free to contact me (WebCT e-mail preferred).