Diversity Corner: Standing with Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities
Recent Events
Our Dear Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander Colleagues,
MSN Alum Femc's Poster Accepted for Conference
Alexandra Femc, MSN'20, with assistance from Kathryn Trotter, associate professor, had her poster presentation accepted for the 2021 30th Annual Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference, to be held by The National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC).
Kelly Leads International Team
Maryellen S. Kelly, assistant professor, was appointed by the International Children’s Continence Society to lead a team of international experts on neurogenic bowel management and treatment to create the first standardized document on pediatric neurogenic bowel care.
Trotter Participated in Women's Health Panel Event
Kathryn Trotter, associate professor, participated in a women’s health professional panel event on March 10 at 6 p.m., sponsored by the Femme, Trans and Women's Health interest group of the ABSN Program. 25 attended the webinar, and there are plans to have a similar event in person this fall.
Faculty Publish Work in Creative Nursing
Several of faculty and leadership are featured in the Creative Nursing – Vol. 27 #1, "In It Together: Dismantling Systems of White Supremacy."
McMillian-Bohler Involved in Black Doula Training Program
Jacquelyn M. McMillian-Bohler, assistant professor, is a program leader in an UNC-related project. An initiative to improve birth outcomes for Black women by increasing their access to trained Black doulas has received the C. Felix Harvey Award to Advance Institutional Priorities at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
DUSON-Connected Presenters Participate in Nursing Grand Rounds
Staci Reynolds, assistant professor, Deborah H.
DNP Alum Interviewed for Podcast
Susan Catchings, DNP'20, was interviewed for the 10th episode of the Triangle Business Breakfast podcast. Hosts Nick Dowgul and Sukesh Pai interviewed Catchings and two other nurse practitioners for the special episode. The full episode can be found online.