Our Meeting was called to order by President Elect, Jim Conard
Announcements:
Rtn. Anna Stone announced the upcoming joint service luncheon. on the Dec. 6th. Tickets will be sold beginning next week for $20. University of Iowa President, Bruce Harreld will speak at the Dec 6th meeting.
Rtn. Rives Bird, announced an event on Oct 30th at 5p, at Big Grove. This is an opportunity to support Fifth Ward Saints, a group started by Carlos Honore, a West High Graduate, Fifth Ward Saints supports at risk children. Please join Rives and his family who are volunteering.
Rtn. Eric Weiler announced a volunteer opportunity at the Bird House, Hospice Home of Johnson County at 8 Lime Kiln Lane NE, Iowa City, on Sunday, October 14, from 1p-4p. Projects include: laying the paver patio, burying tile, pond repair. Please bring work gloves and knee pads if you have them. For more information, contact Pete Muir, Bird House Maintenance Director at 319-330-7352 or petemuir1959@gmail.com.
Goat Rider: Rtn. Scott Finlayson
PROGRAM:
Rtn. Dayna Ballantyne introduced Dean Julie Zerwic.
Dean Julie Zerwic, shared that the University of Iowa College of Nursing is celebrating their 120 anniversary. The College of Nursing offers several degrees, BSN, RN-BSN, MS, Doctorate and PhD. Dean Zerwic shared the following College of Nursing Rankings:
- #1 Iowa Nursing Program
- #27 Masters (in the country)
- #15 Doctorate of Nursing Practice (in the country)
- #2 in Nursing Administration (in the country)
Their building is undergoing a major renovation and we are welcomed to visit on Sunday as part of their anniversary celebration.
Dean Zerwic shared statistics from the program. 2/3 of graduates from Iowa stay in Iowa to work after graduation. 1/3 of graduates who come from out of state do stay in Iowa after graduation. The full time RN workforce is steady. The age range of RNs with active licenses is concerning since the majority are at or nearing retirement age. The UI Nursing Program is working with community colleges on an agreement for a seamless process to encourage a baccalaureate program obtained at a four-year university. Important to the outcomes for patients and overall healthcare for Iowans. 10% increase in the proportion of BSN nurses resulted in a 5% decrease in patient deaths. (Aiken 2003).
There is a strong partnership with the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics and College of Nursing, strong history of collaboration and developing models across research, practice, and education.
After audience questions President Elect, James Conard thanked Dean Zerwic for her outstanding program.
The meeting ended at 1:00 pm as President Elect Jim led the assembly in reciting The Four Way Test.
MEETING:
Singing: America the Beautiful & Vive Le Rotary were led by Rtn. Bob Crane.
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It is our policy to have all members silence their cell phones before the meeting and refrain from answering their cell phones during the meeting out of respect to the speaker and fellow members.
Our Greeter, Dan Kuenzi welcomed visiting Rotarian, Brian Adamec IC, AM Club
Guests of Rotarians; Julie Zerwic (Dayna Ballantyne); Nick Ettinger (Ronald Ettinger)
Program: Tom Cilek; Attendance: Nancy Droll