… is on the list. This year was no exception.  Last Thursday, the Academy announced that Distinguished Teaching Associate Professor Eleonor Pusey-Reid , DNP, RN, Med, … has been accepted by the most prestigious nursing organization in the world.  “I’m honored,” said Pusey-Reid. “I didn't expect it, largely because I hadn’t been … to put into words what this means,” said Hoyt. “I’ve been teaching and researching for 25 year and while being a Fellow has been in the back of my mind, it’s not …

… at the local office of accounting firm RSM. In addition, Trish Joyce, who worked for Merrill Lynch as a registered representative, returned to the board for a fourth … floor, will soon be the new home for the school’s growing research initiative that counts several labs and has a total research portfolio of $36 million. The board voted to approve adding upwards of 17,000 square feet of what will become a state-of-the-art facility. “As someone who comes here often and sees the camaraderie …

… For Students, Lessons in Mindfulness … For Students, Lessons in Mindfulness Techniques taught by faculty take a holistic … close their eyes and focus on Viveiros’ words, intended to guide them to a state of relaxation. It is a brief pause before the start of class, just a 10-minute … of stress practitioners encounter daily. It’s important students learn to buffer that stress,” says Viveiros, who has a facilitator certification from the …

… Body Active Learning is a broad term encompassing several models of instruction that seek to improve student learning outcomes by making students active participants … and collaboration: Agency . Students learn best when they are in control the need for a student to take control of his/her mental activity, to be responsible for … and will accept their role as participants readily. Give clear instructions. State the goal students should meet, how much time they have for the activity, what …

… occupational therapy at the MGH Institute. Erler discussed Stroke Awareness Month that occurs each May. Q: Why is stroke awareness so important? Almost 800,000 people … the leading cause of serious long-term disability. Stroke awareness is crucial for several reasons, primarily because it significantly impacts early detection, … can result in more severe disability or even death. In my clinical practice, I’ve seen stroke survivors whose loved ones recognized they were having a stroke and …

… on nursing’s global landscape, the American Academy of Nursing has announced that Jeanette Ives Erickson, RN, DNP, NEA-BC, FAAN, will be designated a “Living … career in improving health outcomes, mentoring nurse leaders, and advocating for patients.  “To be nominated by the nurse leaders that I have incredible respect … the environment of care and provided the foundation for Mass General to become the state’s first hospital to receive Magnet Designation – a prestigious mark of …