People do not come to OSU to be ordinary! Message from President Drake….

 

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Dear Friends:

I recently read a quote from Ohio State’s national champion wrestler that really struck me: “People do not come to Ohio State to be ordinary.”

What an incredibly true statement. It actually came to mind for me multiple times yesterday, as I looked out across the room while delivering my investiture speech. I am still delving into the first year of my presidency at Ohio State, but each and every day I meet members of the broad university community who aim to excel, rather than simply achieve. Seeing so many of those special individuals come together for my investiture ceremony was a humbling experience.

My deep gratitude goes to everyone who contributed to the investiture and created such a meaningful memory for Brenda, our family and me. I greatly appreciate the countless Buckeyes who have marked the beginning of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

It is a great privilege to serve as this university’s 15th president. Ohio State is a catalyst in expanding what we believe to be possible, improving lives and stimulating new ideas. I am very proud of this institution and our people, and I am excited to work with you as we move forward. Thank you for your support of this extraordinary university.

Sincerely, Michael V. Drake, MD President

Doctoral Study Options in Nursing: An Evening of Exploration and Information

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Save The Date: Thursday, November 20, 2014

When: 

Registration@ 5:30-6:00pm
Program: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Where:  

Newton Hall Lobby
1585 Neil Ave.
Columbus OH  43210

Sandwiches and light refreshments will be served.

Come join us for an exciting evening that will provide the opportunity for you to learn about our outstanding doctoral nursing programs: the PhD in nursing and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at The Ohio State University College of Nursing.

Health care is more complex than ever, demanding additional education for those assuming leadership roles in caring for patients, assuring quality of care, and generating cutting-edge research. Through panel presentations and Q & A with doctoral program faculty and students, we will help you decide which option in doctoral education best meets your professional goals and career interests. The College of Nursing offers both full time and part time study options for both the PhD and the DNP degrees. The Ohio State University offers an unparalleled diversity of opportunities for graduate study. As a doctoral student, you have access to a wide range of graduate courses in other fields to complement your coursework in nursing.

We look forward to meeting you on November 20.

To register, please click here. For directions and parking to Newton Hall, please click here.
For more information, contact: nursing@osu.edu

Dear Dr. Drew, Thank You!!

 

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This week I am highlighting the work from one of the best in the field- Dr. Barbara Drew. I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Drew in 2013. She is the David Mortara Distinguished Professor in Physiological Nursing Research and Clinical Professor of Medicine, Cardiology at the University of California, San Francisco. I consider her work a great example of how pure perseverance can lead to sustained improvements in healthcare quality and policy initiatives. Her research is recognized both nationally and internationally as hospitals and healthcare providers work to manage the issues related to alarm fatigue. I’m personally honored to know her and I hope you take a moment to listen to her NINR Nursing Research Director’s Lecture. To Dr. Drew- thanks for the inspiration!! Click here to view video from the NIH website.

Fierce Conversations

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I was recently assigned reading by The Ohio State University, Project CEOS. By background, Project CEOS is a unique program geared to help women entering academia with a goal of promoting leadership skills and networking at the university. I encourage all my friends and colleagues to pick-up a copy of Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott. It’s brilliant and provides readers with insight into the processes involved when holding important conversations. We are all bound to have these conversations at home and the workplace. Instead of adopting avoidance behaviors, I encourage everyone to embrace the moment, listen, and learn from these experiences.
So, here’s my take-away from the book:
1- Everyone has a different perspective (multiple realities). Listen and REALLY make an effort to understand.
2- The conversation is the relationship.
3- Learn to pick-up on various conversation strategies and know how to deal with them.
4- Enjoy the moment!