healthcare<\/a> by expanding the pool of doctoral-prepared nurses needed to educate the next generation of nurse leaders.<\/p>\nThe Jonas Scholar program will aid Logvinov in her academic and research pursuits. In addition to financial support, Jonas Scholars receive mentorship and a curriculum tailored to providing students with the learning experiences they need to successfully transition into a faculty role.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am thankful to be selected as a Jonas Scholar, which will support my academic and professional goals to improve nursing practice and patient care,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n
Immigrating to the U.S. to Pursue Possibilities<\/h2>\n Selection for this program is a testament to Logvinov\u2019s grit, determination and hard work.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor me, becoming a nurse educator is not just a career to-do list, it is a relentless tug from within that I could not ignore due to my persistent academic determination,\u201d Logvinov says.<\/p>\n
Logvinov is a first-generation college graduate. She earned her nursing degree and began her nursing career in the Ukraine before immigrating to the U.S. in 1997.<\/p>\n
\u201cLike many other refugees, I sought opportunities in the land of opportunities,\u201d she says. \u201cBut let me tell you, those opportunities did not come knocking on my door; I had to chase them down myself.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the U.S., she had to start over, learn a new language, and take classes to gain access to nursing school. Through her perseverance and a little help from people who supported her, she never stopped believing in herself and never stopped learning.<\/p>\n
After earning her initial associate degree in nursing, she went on to earn a bachelor\u2019s degree, a master\u2019s degree and most recently, her first doctoral degree in nursing (a Doctor of Nursing Practice, or DNP, degree) all while advancing in her nursing career in the U.S.<\/p>\n
At the Mayo Clinic in Florida, where she has worked since 2003, she continued to pursue learning opportunities. She became a Silver certified Mayo Clinic Quality Fellow and a Certified Clinical Research Professional.<\/p>\n
Currently, Logvinov is an assistant professor of anesthesiology and nursing at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and a research program manager for the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Florida. In addition, she is a visiting professor at Chamberlain University.<\/p>\n
Inspiring Educational Excellence<\/h2>\n \u201cAs an educator, I want to make a difference in nursing education and cultivate a new era of excellence by providing the next generation of nurses with the knowledge, skills and compassion to excel,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n
To do this, she incorporates technology, interdisciplinary collaboration and opportunities for professional development in her classes to prepare students for the complex and rapidly evolving field of healthcare.<\/p>\n
Logvinov also fosters a culture of learning and is committed to student retention, especially among English as a second language students.<\/p>\n
\u201cI value mentoring others in the same way I have been mentored because navigating academia can be challenging, especially for first-generation college students or immigrants to the United States,\u201d says Logvinov.<\/p>\n
Improving Outcomes for Older Adults<\/h2>\n After earning her nursing Ph.D. from Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½, Logvinov plans to become a full-time faculty member at a university to work as a nurse scientist while mentoring the next generation of nurses and researchers.<\/p>\n
Inspired by her clinical career in the U.S., Logvinov\u2019s primary research interests are in gerontology, examining the impact of surgical procedures and anesthesia on older adults.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy research has focused on the intersection of aging and perianesthesia nursing,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n
At the Mayo Clinic, she earned the distinction of an associate in anesthesiology \u2014 an honor given to allied health professionals for research contributions.<\/p>\n
At Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½, she plans to continue to her research and expand nursing science and knowledge about the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of aging in surgical care.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy goal is to improve the well-being and quality of life for older adults, leaving a legacy in geriatric healthcare and research,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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