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Page 2Bellin College Alumni haveteamed up with the Friends ofHaiti, Inc. to extend friendshipand support to the people of a5th world.Donna Zelazoski (Team Leaderof the Kress Birthing Center atBellin Hospital) and her daughterAnne Zelazoski (Staff Nurseon the Hematology, Oncology,Transplant Unit at the Children’sHospital of WI) have becomeregular travelers to Thomazeau,Haiti. In October, 2009 Donnaparticipated in her 8th missionand Anne in her 6th mission.Donna said, “Haiti is the poorestcountry in the Western Hemisphereand medical care forthe people we serve is minimalto non existent. The care andmedications we provide, are theonly received throughout theiryear. We are always welcomedand thanked by grateful communitiesand people.”Numerous people from theGreen Bay area and across thecountry who are involved withFriends of Haiti, Inc. say that themissions to Haiti are rewardingand it is a wonderful opportunityto share the many blessingswe have. The Zelazoski’s havehad the privilege to work withtwo other Bellin College grads,Casey Thompson,Bellin College Alumni,Mother and Daughter Travel to HaitiAnne Zelazoski, class of 2006 and her mother, Donna (Hendershot)Zelazoski, class of 1969 teamed up with Friends of Haiti Inc. to completeone of several missions to Thomazeau, Haiti.class of 2006 and Sara Brown,class of 2009. Donna states, “Itis wonderful to know you havehelped and it is wonderful toshare time caring for people togetheras a mom and daughterand as Bellin College graduates!”The work that the volunteersdo is predominantly primaryHaiti Spring 2007,Donna Zelazoski holding a newborn.care, but does include someurgent and emergent work.Donna said, “Occasionally wewill get the opportunity todeliver babies!”Donna and Anne lead variouscomponents of the overallproject. There are extensivehours of preparation involved.All the medical supplies andmedications travel rightalong with the Zelazoski’s orshipped in advance. Donnasaid, “It is amazing how creativeand innovative our teamis with the supplies we do have.Once we used dental flossinstead of suture to remove anextra digit!! We make do withwhat we have.”Donna and Anne add “Weboth feel tremendous satisfactionout of knowing we havehelped so many people!” Learnhow you might help, call Donnaat (920)-468-4786.Life After The Classroom...Class of 1970 - Margaret (Peggy) Dunn Gauthier is currently president elect of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates. Shewill assume the position of president in May 2010. SGNA has over 8,000 national and international members with its primary purpose beingeducation. Peggy has been a member during her 31 years of GI Nursing. Her presidential theme is: Linking practice and care, courage,confidence and collaboration.Class of 1998 - Chris Anibal is currently completing his master’s degree to become a Family Nurse Practitioner.Class of 2003 - Jennifer Hafner (Olson) is a staff nurse at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, of Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Co-Author ofthe International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications titled, “Implementation of Standardized Nomenclature in the ElectronicMedical Record”. Michelle Pinchart (Vickman) was married in October 2009.Class of 2008 - Becky Bobber (Borchardt) is currently working as a RN on the surgical services floor at Appleton Medical Center and is expectingher first child due in May. Jo Ann Turiff (Phillips) was married in August 2008. Lauren Fischer is currently working as a RN at MayoClinic and will be married in June 2010.Class of 2009 - Erin Rusch (Woelfel) was married in October 2008.
Bellin College LabChangesBellin College is movingforward and advancing in technologiesacross the board! Notonly do we have a new name,new campus, and new programin Radiologic Sciences, but wehave new Health Science Labs.The labs are located in thelower level of the campus andconsist of: Two skills labs, twohealth assessment labs, tworadiology labs, simulation area,and practice lab.Students will benefit greatlyfrom the advancements of thelabs. When they graduate andface the real health care workforce,they will be more thanready to take on what comestheir way. Student, Jamie Sokolsays, “The labs at the new campusreally are quite impressiveand a significant upgrade fromthe labs at the old hospital location.It was awesome walkinginto the new labs knowing youwouldn’t be bumping into yourclassmates everytime you tooka step. The best part, I wouldsay, is definitely the simulationlabs. The learning resources wehave available now are technologicallysuperior compared tothe overused equipment theschool had been using previously.The manikins are so lifelike and enable our instructorsto simulate real life situations oreven a potential patient crisis.I think this is the best hands onapproach to learning before webegin actual patient care.”Bellin College had an openhouse to the public in September2009 and the labs were definitelya highlight, especially to formerJamie Sokol (Junior) says“The labs are quite impressiveand a significant upgrade...”Students shown in the newHealth Assessment Labstudents. Kathy Altergott,class of 1963 said, “All of ourpracticing was done on eachother or the real patient.Times have changed dramatically.I would not trade myBellin College experience foranything!”The College has made everyeffort to enhance studentlearning and experiencethrough the incorporationof simulation with two highfidelity simulation manikins.Our Health Science ResourceCenter Coordinator, KarenVan Beek said, “ With our skillsBellin College ScholarshipsPage 3and health assessment areas,students are able to gain handson experience with variousprocedures and skills they willbe performing as either an RNor Radiology Technician. Oursimulation area takes this stepfurther, allowing for interactive,realistic management ofpatients in a safe environment.”Check out www.bellincollege.edu for more information onthe labs.The Bellin College scholarshipsare an important part ofour student’s education. Manyof you received support fromthem and greatly appreciatedthe generosity of our donors asdo our current students. LinsayDorsey was awarded the BellinCollege Alumni Scholarship thisyear. Dorsey wrote a sincerethank you to Marcia Salm (classof 1970, who has representedthe Alumni Scholarship formany years) that read, “Thankyou so much for your supportand generous donation of theBellin Alumni Scholarship. Yourconnection to Bellin College isgreatly appreciated. I love thisprogram more and more aswe progress and I am lookingforward to working as a nursein the near future. Thank you somuch!”The ongoing brick campaign hascontributed to the Alumni Scholarshipand it has been a success!To date we have approximately$9,000 of proceeds that has supportedthe Alumni Scholarshipof which, $5,000 was awarded in2009.The very smallest gifts can combineto have a huge impact. Detailsof our “small is BIG” campaignare on the pages to follow (Pg. 5).With the support of campaignssuch as this, we are hoping thescholarship will grow to supportseveral of our future students!Picture above is of a memory brickfrom our garden pathway
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