NIWCO is Committed to The Profession of Nursing
The Nursing Institute exists to uphold, expand, and prepare nursing professionals for the rapidly-changing environment of patient care.
Mission/Vision
OUR MISSION:
To optimize regional healthcare. The Nursing Institute is a catalyst for evidence-based nursing practice, research, and education.
OUR VISION:
To transform the region by creating and sustaining a nationally recognized center for nursing excellence.
OUR CORE VALUES:
- Create and maintain collaborative partnerships
- Develop and disseminate innovative practice, research, and educational interdisciplinary practices
- Establish relationships of trust
- Advocate for the profession of nursing
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History
The Nursing Institute of West Central Ohio, was created in 2005 to address nursing recruitment and retention issues in west central Ohio. Funding for the Nursing Institute was provided by federal appropriations funds that were championed by Congressman David Hobson, and Senator George Voinovich. The current sustainability partners are Wright State University, Sinclair Community College, and Premier Health Partners, which includes Miami Valley Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital. The collaboration is comprised of 11 nursing programs, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Public Health Nursing, health care providers including the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, community organizations, engineering partners, and businesses.
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Sustainability Partners
Wright State Univbersity, Premier Health Partners, and Sinclair Community College provide operational funding. The Synergy, Mills Development Company is championing the development of the Living Laboratory. Aileron and the Raj Soin College of Business provide guidance for the cultivation and implementation of the Nursing Institute business plan.Sustainability Board Members
The next meeting of the Nursing Institute Sustainability Partners will take place on Monday, November 23 from 3:00 PM until 4:30PM at the "Living Laboratory Center Smart House" in Centerville, Ohio.
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Advisory Council
The Nursing Institute is guided by an Advisory Council consisting of nursing, human resource, and community leaders from the service area of the Nursing Institute. Advisory Council Members
The next meeting of the Nursing Institute Advisory Council will take place on Wednesday, December 9 from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM at the "Living Laboratory Center Smart House" in Centerville, Ohio.
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Staff
Debi Sampsel is the Executive Director of the Nursing Institute. Debi leads the institute, incorporating technology and innovation; she is a former nursing home administrator and has held clinical and administrative positions within the entire continuum of health care. E-mail Debi debi.sampsel@wright.edu
Diane Mehling is the Assistant Director of The Nursing Institute.
She is a Registered Nurse and Certified Clinical Research Coordinator. She has been involved with the physical, technological, governmental, managerial, and leadership aspects of health care delivery throughout her career E-mail Diane diane.mehling@wright.edu
Patti Burnell is the Director of Simulation Education at the Nursing Institute. She is a registered nurse with certification in Inpatient Obstetrics. Retired from the Air Force Nurse Corp, Patti has been involved with patient, family, and staff education, technological utilization, research, governmental, managerial, and leadership aspects of health care delivery throughout her career. E-mail Patti patricia.burnell@wright.edu
Diana Lewis
Diana Lewis is the Administrative Assistant at the Nursing Institute. Diana retired from Wright State in 1999 after serving the university for over 30 years in administrative and office management. In 2006 she returned serve in various administrative capacities on several projects; she joined the Nursing Institute in September of 2009. Email Diana at diana.lewis@wright.edu
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Facility
The Nursing Institute is located on the campus of Wright State University in room 015, lower level, University Hall. For directions and parking information to the University and the NI office, go to www.wright.edu/visit. The attendant at the Visitor Parking Lot will direct you to the parking lot closest to the Nursing Institute. For a campus map, go to www.wright.edu/aboutwsu/maps.
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