Practice Iris Tatom had a unique opportunity this past summer. Various dignitaries participating in this trip included Secretary of Education Riley, Governor Mike Huckabee, and Senator Blanche Lincoln. During this six day trip, which covered stops in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Ohio, and Missouri, Iris was able to discuss the shortage of nursing staff and various other healthcare concerns with some very influential people. Janice Dean, MSN, RN, PNP Clinical Assistant Professor Janice Dean has successfully passed the national certification exam to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. Nursing students of all levels will be integral to the wellness focus of this clinic.
Adolescents can now receive information on nutrition, exercise, and safety.
They can also receive health services including immunizations, sports physicals, and family planning services. The addition of necessary equipment and expansion of health services will enable nursing faculty and nursing students to meet many of these health related needs. Adolescents engage in risk-taking behaviors that put them at risk for accidents, injuries, and unplanned pregnancies. Dr. Bell and Kathryn Spinks, both APN's, along with other nursing faculty and nursing students, will be able to provide the necessary education and care that will foster better health patterns in these adolescents. Paul Brown, EdD, RN Associate Professor Director, Central Arkansas Veterans Health Service Personnel Health Program Dr. Brown wears several hats.