Respectful Communication in Nursing

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“Respectful communication is the bedrock of medicine.” This simple, but powerful statement penned by Dr. Paul Kalanithi, a Stanford Medicine neurosurgeon who succumbed to cancer in 2015, serves as an inspiration for Oligens Sulo, RN, MSN, skills lab coordinator and assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the College of Medicine.

“When teaching communication techniques to students, I always share Dr. Kalanithi’s story and ideas,” said Sulo. “I tell my students that whatever you do in the hospital, or other patient setting, remember respectful communication. It helps build patient trust.”

This is especially important when patients and their families are experiencing the many feelings often associated with facing sickness, says Sulo. “They may be anxious, sad or fearful, and may take it out on you as one of the primary care providers, but if you approach the situation with respectful communication and empathy, the patient will in turn respect and trust you, and the care you’re providing them,” he adds.

Sulo says that part of what helps nurses to be respectful and effective communicators is a focus on simplicity. The latter creates a framework of clarity on the nursing process that enable students to become critical thinkers. “I teach my students simplicity,” he said. “Whether in the simulation lab or in teaching didactic curriculum, I break everything down to simple terms that students will understand, so they can do the same for their patients. It helps them communicate with patients and provide holistic care, focusing on the patient as a whole, rather than just the disease.”

Sulo’s understanding of the power of communication came in 1998 in his native Albania, when he served as a volunteer translator helping refugees during the brief, but brutal war in neighboring Kosovo. Though he did not have any healthcare experience at the time, he ended up working closely with the medical team of a Norwegian NGO that was providing care to thousands of refugees.

“I helped the doctors and nurses communicate with the refugees, helping them understand the medical care they were receiving and how to take their medicines,” said Sulo. “I also witnessed the caring and compassion demonstrated by the healthcare providers. It made me realize the desire I had to care for people.”

Following his work as a volunteer, and with a drive to pursue a nursing career, in 2000, Sulo moved from Albania to the U.S. and landed in the nursing program at Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Michigan. After earning his associate degree in nursing, he went on to earn his RN to BSN from Madonna University and his master’s degree in nursing from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan.

Sulo completed an internship at Oakwood Hospital and worked for two years in the surgical unit at Henry Ford Hospital and eight years at Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit, rotating through various units, including stints in trauma, observation and urgent care. It was during this time that Sulo began teaching nursing students.

In 2014, Sulo joined Roseman University’s College of Nursing where students have embraced his teaching style and communications techniques, especially in the nursing skills lab where students have an opportunity to fine-tune not only their hands-on clinical skills, but also how to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals.

“I’m a people person. Whether working in a hospital or teaching students, I build connections,” said Sulo. “I like to help students connect with patients and their peers as well. Respectful communication is what makes it possible.”

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Jason Roth
Vice President, Communications
Roseman University of Health Sciences

Roseman University Evolves With The Community

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Healthcare in Southern Nevada continues to make strides.
The latest is among the most far-reaching: Roseman University of Health Sciences is responding to a pressing need by developing a doctor of medicine degree program.
Roseman, which was established in 1999 as a pharmacy school but expanded into academic programs in dentistry, nursing and business administration, launched its College of Medicine in 2013 and recently received an accreditation visit for its doctor of medicine program. If everything goes as hoped, the institution will receive its accreditation in June and stay on course to enroll its first class of M.D. students in the fall of 2017. That’s the same target date set by UNLV’s new School of Medicine, which was established with $27 million in state funding approved by lawmakers in June 2015.

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Building The Roseman College Of Medicine: It’s About Human Capital

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What distinguishes a good medical school from a great one? It’s the resources that allow it to effectively fulfill its mission,achieve its vision, and serve its community.

While capital investment for facilities and equipment are required during the start up phases of a medical school, some of the most significant costs, at this stage of growth, come from hiring the very best administration, faculty and staff; those who share the institute’s value and who are committed to creating programs that focus on the success of students and who desire to provide the very best care for patients.

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“The path to medical school greatness requires major financial resources to invest human capital,” said Dr. Mark A. Penn, founding dean of the Roseman Collage of Medicine. “”Building and state-of-the-art facilities are essential, but it is the brains inside these facilities and out in our community that teach, discover, innovate and provide care that truly make a difference.”

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Roseman University Neighborhood Health Series To Present “Depression Research & Treatment” On Thursday, May 19

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LAS VEGAS – May 2, 2016 – Major depression affects more than 16 million American adults each year. Roseman University’s May Neighborhood Health Series, “Depression Research and Treatment,” will offer the latest information on depression, including the development of fast-acting anti-depressant drug therapies.

The presentation takes place from 4:30 to 6 pm on Thursday, May 19 at the Roseman University’s Summerlin campus, located at One Breakthrough Way, Las Vegas.  The event is free and open to the public, however registration is recommended at speakers.roseman.edu or by calling 702-802-2872.

Jeffery Talbot, PhD, assistant dean for research and faculty development for Roseman University’s College of Pharmacy and director of the university’s center for research on substance abuse and depression, will discuss the discovery and development of psychiatric drugs targeting substance abuse and mood disorders.

“Depression can result in persistent sadness and loss of energy, it can take an enormous toll on a person’s ability to work or have healthy personal relationships and is a leading cause of suicide,” said Talbot. “Though many drugs are currently available to treat people with depression, existing drugs do not work quickly, and they do not work for everyone. Many people with depression simply don’t respond to available medications, so there’s a real need for new antidepressants.”

In 2014, Dr. Talbot and a team of collaborators made international news for their discovery of a new drug compound that may eventually lead to a fast-acting antidepressant. The team’s research in mice showed that the drug produces evidence of a mood lift within 24 hours and then continues working for sustained relief.

“What made the study unique and exciting was that in the same drug we seemed to have both of the properties you want in an antidepressant — both rapid and sustained effects,” said Talbot.

Roseman University’s Neighborhood Health Series are designed to bring the community together to learn, share and collaborate with physicians, researchers and other healthcare practitioners on issues related to health and well-being. Each month features an expert speaker from Roseman University on a variety of health care topics including navigating Medicare, dealing with high blood pressure, and coping with an aging parent.

Guests will also experience elements of Roseman’s six point Mastery Learning Model and will be invited to get to know other attendees, all while learning alongside members of southern Nevada’s most accomplished and talented medical community.

In addition to the May topic, upcoming Roseman University’s Neighborhood Health Series events are planned throughout 2016:

  • Thursday, June 16, 4:30-6 pm, “Goldilocks and Your Blood Pressure: What Level is Just Right?” featuring Dr. Bruce Morgenstern
  • Thursday, September 15, 5:30-7 pm, “Demystifying Cancer, A Disease That Has Affected Us All,” featuring Dr. Sanford Barsky
  • Thursday, October 13, 5:30-7 pm, “Help with Open Enrollment: The ABC’s of Medicare,” featuring Dr. Catherine Oswald

About Roseman University of Health Sciences
Founded in Henderson, Nevada in 1999, Roseman University of Health Sciences is a non-profit, private institution of higher learning training the next generation of undergraduate and graduate level health care professionals that serve, collaborate and set new standards in their communities and within their professions. With campuses in Henderson, Summerlin and South Jordan, Utah, the University is comprised of the College of Dental Medicine, offering an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics/MBA residency and Doctor of Dental Medicine program; College of Pharmacy, offering a Doctor of Pharmacy and Professional Continuing Education; College of Nursing, offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing; and an MBA program. Roseman University of Health Sciences will also offer a Doctor of Medicine through its College of Medicine, with the first incoming class starting in 2017. More than 2,500 Roseman graduates are caring for patients, conducting research, and engaged in public health and policy in Nevada, Utah and across the country. Roseman University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

2nd Year Pharmacy Student Wins USPHS Excellence In Public Health Pharmacy Award

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Donna Eom was this year’s recipient of the prestigious national United States Public Health Service (USPHS)Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award.  Awarded to a full-time student pharmacist currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. College of Pharmacy, Donna was recognized for her demonstrated commitment to public health and public health practice in the Greater Las Vegas Valley through her role as Student Alliance VP of Community Affairs.

LT Scott Myers, PharmD, an Officer & Senior Clinical Pharmacist with the U.S. Public Health Service, traveled to the Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy campus in order to present her with the award.

Donna was specifically honored for exemplary service to public health through the organization and execution of over 50 public health screening events.  Primarily targeted to the underserved populations of the Las Vegas Valley, Donna was the point person for helping to coordinate Student Alliance’s delivery of blood pressure screens, cholesterol screens and diabetic fingersticks, through coordination with public and private stakeholders.  She exemplified superior leadership by facilitating the execution of Student Alliance’s $13,000 grant from Impact Las Vegas through these events, in the process reaching thousands of patient lives while motivating her fellow student pharmacists to become more involved in direct patient care.  Her efforts were also cited in having helped to support attainment the United States Department of Health and Human Services “Healthy People 2020” goals.

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Roseman’s 2nd Annual Research Symposium Features Over 100 Presentations

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It is only the second year that Roseman University has hosted a Research Symposium, but this year’s event was a tremendous success. Building on the groundwork from last year, the 2016 Symposium featured more than 100 posters and podium presentations from student and faculty researchers at all three of Roseman’s campuses in Summerlin and Henderson, Nev. and South Jordan, Utah, as well as research from Touro University in Henderson, Nev.

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Second Annual Roseman University Symposium Gives Public Opportunity To Learn About Local Scientific Research

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HENDERSON, Nev. – February 23, 2016 – Roseman University of Health Sciences will hold its second annual Research Symposium from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 at its campus located at 11 Sunset Way in Henderson.

Open to the public, the event will showcase more than 50 research projects by students, residents, research fellows and faculty from Roseman’s Colleges of Pharmacy, Medicine, Dental Medicine and Nursing. The symposium will also feature research projects from the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Touro University Nevada.

Research projects will be presented in poster and podium formats, covering basic sciences in areas of psychiatric drug discovery, cancer, immunology, microbiology and education research, as well as clinical sciences in areas of ambulatory care, nephrology, epidemiology, dental, and public health and surveillance research. A panel of Roseman faculty will also examine the role that inter-professional research plays in improving medical care.

“Roseman University’s Research Symposium offers the public an opportunity to learn about the amazing variety of research endeavors happening in Southern Nevada,” said Dr. Jeffery Talbot, director of Roseman University’s Research Center for Substance Abuse and Depression. “It also offers students and faculty researchers from different healthcare professions the opportunity showcase and share ideas in a celebration of collaboration in scientific discovery. Student presenters will also have the chance to win awards for the top research projects, as judged by a panel of internal and external judges.”

The event will feature a keynote presentation on translational research by Dr. Melanie Nicol, assistant professor, Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. Nicol will highlight clinical pharmacology approaches to understanding the effectiveness of novel medications used to prevent HIV transmission, particularly among many vulnerable populations.

While the event is free and open to the public, registration is preferred. Visit roseman.edu/research-symposium for event information, schedule and registration.

About Roseman University of Health Sciences
Founded in Henderson, Nevada in 1999, Roseman University of Health Sciences is a non-profit, private institution of higher learning training the next generation of undergraduate and graduate level health care professionals that serve, collaborate and set new standards in their communities and within their professions. With campuses in Henderson, Summerlin and South Jordan, Utah, the University is comprised of the College of Dental Medicine, offering an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics/MBA residency and Doctor of Dental Medicine program; College of Pharmacy, offering a Doctor of Pharmacy and Professional Continuing Education; College of Nursing, offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing and RN to Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing; and an MBA program. Roseman University of Health Sciences will also offer a Doctor of Medicine through its College of Medicine, with the first incoming class starting in 2017. More than 2,500 Roseman graduates are caring for patients, conducting research, and engaged in public health and policy in Nevada, Utah and across the country. Roseman University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Roseman University Of Health Sciences College Of Nursing Launches Nine-Month RN To BSN Program

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HENDERSON, Nev. – January 20, 2016 – The College of Nursing at Roseman University of Health Sciences has expanded its offering of nursing degree programs with the creation of a 9-month (35-week) RN to BSN program. The college is enrolling its first class to start in May 2016.

“Roseman University’s new RN to BSN program is structured to support working nurses in completing their baccalaureate nursing education while continuing their day-to-day responsibilities,” said Brian Oxhorn, BS, MS, PhD, Interim Dean of the College of Nursing. “This offers nurses the opportunity to expand their clinical and theoretical skills and knowledge so they are better positioned to advance in the profession.”

Roseman University utilizes a block curriculum where students take only one class at a time, focus intently on that content area, and master the content before proceeding to the next block or course. The RN to BSN program consists of eight blocks each taught online by expert faculty with a myriad of clinical, educational and professional backgrounds. The program also includes two one-week, on-campus residencies in Henderson, Nevada. Students are assigned to groups for specified learning activities to develop leadership, communication and team skills. Students will also complete projects that enhance their previous clinical experiences.

Information about the Roseman University RN to BSN program can be found online at roseman.edu. In addition the new RN to BSN program, the college offers an on-campus 18-month Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 16-month hybrid, online Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Roseman University College of Nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Recent reports by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Institute of Medicine have called for increasing the number of baccalaureate-prepared nurses in the workforce to 80 percent by 2020 to respond to the demands of an evolving healthcare system and meet the changing needs of patients.

About Roseman University of Health Sciences
Founded in Henderson, Nevada in 1999, Roseman University of Health Sciences is a non-profit, private institution of higher learning training the next generation of undergraduate and graduate level health care professionals that serve, collaborate and set new standards in their communities and within their professions. With campuses in Henderson, Summerlin and South Jordan, Utah, the University is comprised of the College of Dental Medicine, offering an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics/MBA residency and Doctor of Dental Medicine program; College of Pharmacy, offering a Doctor of Pharmacy and Professional Continuing Education; College of Nursing, offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing and RN to Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing; and an MBA program. Roseman University of Health Sciences will also offer a Doctor of Medicine through its College of Medicine, with the first incoming class starting in 2017. More than 2,500 Roseman graduates are caring for patients, conducting research, and engaged in public health and policy in Nevada, Utah and across the country. Roseman University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Roseman University Launches Neighborhood Health Series At Its New Summerlin Campus

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Roseman University of Health Sciences launches its new Neighborhood Health Series, aimed at bringing the community in to learn, share and collaborate with physicians, researchers and other healthcare practitioners on issues related to health and well-being.

This free series starts January 21, and will occur monthly at the university’s Summerlin campus at One Breakthrough Way. Each month will feature an expert speaker from Roseman University on a variety of topics including navigating Medicare, dealing with high blood pressure, and coping with an aging parent.

Guests will also experience elements of Roseman’s six point Mastery Learning Model and will be invited to get to know other attendees, all while learning alongside members of southern Nevada’s most accomplished and talented medical community.

“Listening to our community has been at the heart of our work at Roseman, and the Neighborhood series gives us yet another opportunity to listen, learn and share some of the newest research and thinking in healthcare. We are pleased to invite the community into our new building for this time of learning and fellowship,” said Roseman University’s President, Dr. Renee Coffman.

Roseman University’s Neighborhood Health Series is planned through June 2016:

  • Thursday, January 21, 4:30-6:00P, “The ABC’s of Medicare,” featuring Dr. Catherine Oswald
  • Thursday, February 18, 4:30-6:00P, “Understanding Drug Addiction in Our Families and Community,” featuring Dr. Jeffrey Talbot
  • Thursday, March 17, 4:30-6:00P, “Role Reversal, Caring for our Aging Parents,” featuring Dr. Lisa Rosenberg
  • Thursday, April 14, 4:30-6:00P, “High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol, A Pharmacists’ Perspective,” featuring Dr. Ragini Bhakta
  • Thursday, May 19, 4:30-6:00P, “Depression, Research and Treatment,” featuring Dr. Jeffrey Talbot
  • Thursday, June 16, 4:30-6:00P, “High Blood Pressure, New Thinking about the J-Curve, Prevention, Treatment and Research,” featuring Dr. Bruce Morgenstern

Please register for each event at speakers.roseman.edu or by calling 702-802-2872.

Roseman University is working towards accreditation of its degree granting allopathic medical school, which plans on welcoming new students in the fall of 2017.

About Roseman University of Health Sciences

Founded in Henderson, Nevada in 1999, Roseman University of Health Sciences is a non-profit, private institution of higher learning training the next generation of undergraduate and graduate level health care professionals that serve, collaborate and set new standards in their communities and within their professions. With campuses in Henderson, Summerlin and South Jordan, Utah, the University is comprised of the College of Dental Medicine, offering an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics/MBA residency and Doctor of Dental Medicine program; College of Pharmacy, offering a Doctor of Pharmacy and Professional Continuing Education; College of Nursing, offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing; and an MBA program. Roseman University of Health Sciences will also offer a Doctor of Medicine through its College of Medicine, with the first incoming class starting in 2017. More than 2,500 Roseman graduates are caring for patients, conducting research, and engaged in public health and policy in Nevada, Utah and across the country. Roseman University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

New Doctor Training Programs In Southern Nevada Announced

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New residency programs to train doctors in Southern Nevada will be launched at four hospitals, Valley Health System officials announced Thursday.

The programs at Centennial Hills, Desert Springs, Spring Valley and Summerlin hospitals include emergency medicine, family medicine, general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedic surgery, psychiatry and the transitional year for residents preparing to enter a medical or surgical specialty.

Read more in the Las Vegas Review Journal.