Strengthening Communities Where We Live, Work, and Play

CONTENTS Letter from the Dean 3 Letter from the Dean Dear Friends, 4 Meeting the Challenges of the Changing Needs and Roles of Nursing 6 College of Nursing Research: the MSU Difference Welcome to this new edition of the College of Nursing magazine. The focus of this issue is nursing research and the story of how our talented faculty impact the health of the community. As a College we have developed an outstanding mentoring and support network for nurse researchers as they navigate the complex nature of building a funded research program. A Competitive and Intensive Research Culture 12 Helping Moms Prevent Obesity One Child at a Time Childhood Obesity—It’s an Epidemic 14 Behind Every Blueberry is a Family Childhood Obesity among Migrant Families 16 She Can Do It, I Can Do It If Preventing Maternal Obesity after Pregnancy through Peer Influence 18 The Cost of Doing Nothing If Cancer Kills, and Colorectal Cancer Screenings Save Lives, Why Don’t More Women Get Them? 20 Helping People Help Themselves Through Meditation Chronic Illness—One of Healthcare’s Biggest Challenges 22 New Frontiers: Elder Abuse and Forensic Nursing A Growing Problem for a Growing Population 24 Preventing a Lifetime of Misery Chronic Illness—A Heavy Burden for Individuals and the Healthcare System 26 Dealing with the Dark Side of Chemo The Battle Against Breast Cancer 28 Give and Shine the Light College of Nursing Office of the Dean 1355 Bogue St., Room #A218 East Lansing, MI 48824 800-605-6424 nursing.msu.edu MYnursing.msu.edu Dean: Mary Mundt, PhD, RN, FAAN Editor: J ill Vondrasek, MBA, Marketing and Communications Director Writer: Bonney Mayers Design and Layout: Ciesa Design – Kevin Liuzzo, Jodi Miller, and Karreen Bird Photography: Harley Seeley MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Copyright ©2015 Michigan State University All rights reserved Spartan Nurses Bring Life, Knowledge, and Improved Health to Michigan and the World 30 It's in Giving that We Receive msunursing 31 Scholarships Help Make Dreams Come True msuconadvisors 32 Funded Research and Grants Faculty Publications In this issue, we also examine the trajectory and stories of researchers from novice to expert and reinforce the College commitment to make this a place where research is learned and conducted in a context of support and rigorous standards of review. We emphasize caring about personal development and College development with the underlying belief that personal success leads to College success that is celebrated at both levels. I am exceedingly proud of the accomplishments and advances we have made as a College and the increasing contribution we make to the mission of the University. Our strategic efforts and strategic allocation of resources have allowed us to be successful in so many ways. We have a great story to tell about the growth and development of the College and the trajectory for success. As I write this final letter of greeting as Dean of the MSU College of Nursing, I reflect on the wonderful contributions of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni and their dedication to the improvement of health and nursing care. The future is bright as Spartan nurses bring their knowledge and talents to the citizens of Michigan, the nation, and the world. My best wishes go with the College as it enters a new phase of development and growth. ollege of Nursing, Michigan State University C 34 Mary Mundt, PhD, RN, FAAN Dean, College of Nursing The title of the magazine sums up our story, “Strengthening Communities Where We Live, Work and Play.” With a focus on the achievements of the last five years, the magazine highlights College of Nursing researchers, their work and the people it affects. Our faculty are engaged in research related to real life problems affecting the health and quality of life of individuals, families, and communities, and there is a sense of engagement through rigorous communitybased research. We also highlight our many accomplishments over the last five years in teaching, research, and practice. In October, the Empower Extraordinary Capital Campaign launched. The College is committed to raising $14.1 million. You will learn about the four areas we plan to invest and our need to fund research endowed chairs. (Nurses Lounge) Michigan State University MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING • NURSING.MSU.EDU 3

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