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Maryland Nurses Association112th Annual Convention • October 22 & 23, 2015

Conference Center at the Maritime Institute Linthicum Heights, MD

Nurses: Advocating, Leading, Educating, Caring

Nurses: The Critical Pieces

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2015 Maryland Nurses Association

Table of ContentsWelcome-Convention Planning Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

President’s Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Officers & Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Staff and Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Distinguished Past Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Past Award Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Convention Disclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2015 Convention Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Poster Presenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Convention Contact Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Convention Sponsors/Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Convention Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Business Meeting Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Bylaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

FY 2015-2016 Working Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Organization Affiliates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Standing Committee Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Code of Ethics for Nurses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

District Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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MARYLAND NURSES ASSOCIATION

Nurses: Advocating, Leading, Educating, CaringNurses: The Critical Pieces

Welcome to the112th Annual Convention of theMaryland Nurses Association

Meet and greet your colleagues, both members and non-members!

Red Ribbons – MNA MemberGreen Ribbons – Student

Convention Planning CommitteeYellow Ribbons

Jo Fava Hochuli, MSN, RN, ChairCarol Fickinger, RN, BSN, MPA

Denise A . Moore, PhD, APRN-BC Rosemary Mortimer, RN, MS, MSEd, CCBE

Joann Oliver, MNEd, RN, CNE, CBISJanice Hoffman, RN, PhD, ANEF

Jean Seifarth, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC Patricia Travis, RN, PhD, CCRP

Susan Prentice, Continuing Education CoordinatorMarie Ciarpella, Bookkeeper

Ed Suddath, Chief Staff Officer

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Greetings from the President

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Welcome to the Maryland Nurses Association’s 112th Annual Convention, which is returning to the Conference Center at the Maritime Institute in Linthicum Heights this year . With the Convention Theme – Nurses: Leading, Advocating, Caring and Educating – Nurses: The Critical Pieces - the MNA Convention Planning Committee, under the extraordinary leadership of Jo Fava Hochuli, has assembled an exciting, relevant, and engaging agenda of presentations and posters . I highly encourage you to take advantage of the many professional development opportunities here at the Convention, as well as the opportunities to become more actively involved in the important work of the Maryland Nurses Association!

As I have shared in recent President Messages in The Maryland Nurse, MNA continues to grow, not only in numbers, but in importance in shaping healthcare policy, delivery and education in Maryland . We continue to have great impact and influence, and at this convention, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and competency in advocacy, leadership, practice issues, and education . You will have the opportunity to hear from today’s leaders about some of the major innovations and advances that are being made in healthcare .

One of my personal favorite aspects of the annual MNA convention is the opportunity to network with the MNA members, nursing leaders, colleagues and students in attendance from across our state . Please take advantage of these opportunities! I particularly encourage you to participate in one of the lunch hour networking opportunities on Thursday: lunch with colleagues or one of the “Round Table Discussions .” There are also opportunities to talk with the MNA Leadership, as well as to learn more about the MNA Strategic Plan . We need all of your collective voices to influence the future of healthcare and most importantly the nursing profession!

On behalf of the MNA Board of Directors, thank you for your participation at this year’s convention . Please join me in acknowledging the excellent work by the MNA Convention Planning Committee, and the many contributions of our MNA Staff – Ed Suddath (Chief Staff Officer), Susan Prentice (Continuing Education Coordinator and Administrative Assistant), and Marie Ciarpella (Bookkeeper) . Through your participation at this year’s Convention, you will have the opportunity to “put the pieces together” that will expand your practice, advocacy, and leadership to influence the health and safety of those we serve in our roles as Registered Nurses!

Sincerely,

Janice J . Hoffman, RN, PhD, ANEF

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Kathleen OglePresident-Elect

Janice HoffmanPresident

Linda CookTreasurer

Karen Evans

ElizabethMackessy-Lloyd

Debra Disbrow Janice Clements

Jaime Striplin

Donna Downing-Corddry

Sadie Parker

Joann OliverVice President

Jo Fava HochuliSecretary

Board of Directors

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Officers

President Janice Hoffman, RN, PhD, ANEFPresident-Elect Kathleen Ogle, FNP-BC, PhD, RNVice-President Joann Oliver, MNEd, RN, CNE, CBIS Secretary Jo Fava Hochuli, MSN, RN Treasurer Linda Cook, PhD, RN, CCRN, CCNS

Board of Directors

Jaime Striplin, MSNKaren Evans, MSN, RN-BC

Donna Downing-Corddry, BSN, RN Elizabeth Mackessy-Lloyd, MS, MA, RN

Debra Disbrow, MSN, RNSadie Parker, RN, MA, BSN

Janice Clements, MSN, BSN, RN

District Presidents/Chairs

District 1 Christine Ruhl, MBA, BSN, RN District 2 Nayna Philipsen, JD, PhD, RN, CFE, FACCEDistrict 3 Deborah Campbell, MSN, CRNP-FDistrict 5 Harolda Hedd-Kanu, MS, RN-BC District 7 Sadie Parker, RN, MSNDistrict 8 Sandy Vegh, MS, RNDistrict 9 Michele Gleitsmann, MSN, PHMCNS-BC

Staff

Executive Director Ed SuddathContinuing Education Coordinator Susan PrenticeBookkeeper Marie Ciarpella

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Maryland Nurses Association promotes excellence inthe nursing profession with a culture of camaraderie, mentoring,

diversity and respect for colleagues.

We provide programs and educational development for continuedpersonal and career growth.

As the voice for nursing in Maryland, we advocate for policy supporting the highest quality health care.

Approved BOD August 2009

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DISTINGUISHED PAST PRESIDENTS

M . Adelaide Nutting 1904-1906 Mary C . Packard 1906-1908 Sarah E . Parsons 1908-1909 Georgina C . Ross 1909-1911 Reba Thelin Foster 1911-1913 Ethel Palmer Clarke 1913-1915 Elsie M . Lawler 1915-1927 Jane E . Nash 1927-1936 Maud M . Gardner 1936-1944 Elizabeth Norwood 1944-1948 Margaret Ann Henshaw 1948-1949 Marsha Johnson 1949-1950 Ethel Turner 1950-1952 Sr . M . Florence Garner 1952-1953 Anna E . Holmes 1953-1955 M . Elizabeth Pickens 1955-1957 Ann Klingelhofer 1957-1958 Alice J . Akehurst 1958-1960 Eleanor J . Smith 1960-1962 Alice J . Akehurst 1962-1963 Alice M . Sundberg 1963-1967 Genevieve Jordan 1967-1971 Clare Kimbro 1971-1973 Jean Galkin 1973-1975 Margaret B . Keller 1975-1977 Jane Dawson 1977-1979 Bonnie Rogers 1979-1981 Rosetta Sands 1981-1982 Barbara Santamaria 1982-1985 Lynada Johnson 1985-1987 Kathleen M . White 1987-1989 Addie Eckardt 1989-1991 Nancy McCaslin 1991-1993 Gregory Paul 1993-1995 Kathryn V . Hall 1995-1997 Madeline Turkeltaub 1997-1999 Mary L . Beachley 1999-2001 George Paul 2001-2003 Denise A . Moore 2003-2005 Sandra H . Bryan 2005-2007 Rosemary E .S . Mortimer 2007-2009 Patricia Travis 2009-2011 Neysa Ernst 2011-2013

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PAST AWARD WINNERS

1985Membership Award Carol Bragg, RNOutstanding Clinical Nurse Award Karen Gammon, RN, MSOutstanding Leadership Award Marie McCarthy, RN, MS, CSLegislator of the Year Award Delegate Larry YoungRosalie S . Abrams Legislative Award Lucy Fink, RN, MS

1986Membership Recruitment Award Carol Bragg, RNHonorary Nursing Practice Award Betty Putman, RNOutstanding Leadership Award Helen Bissett, RN, MSLegislator of the Year Award Senator Arthur DormanRosalie S . Abrams Legislative Award Nancy McCaslin, RN, MS

1987Membership Recruitment Award Deborah Wilkes, RN, COutstanding Leadership Award E . Elizabeth Derr, RN, MSOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Diana Donegan, RN, BSNOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award JoAnn Lee, RN, BSNOutstanding Health Information Award Mr . J . Sidney KingRosalie S . Abrams Legislative Award Patricia M . Jones, RN, MS

1988Membership Recruitment Award Deborah Wilkes, RN, COutstanding Leadership Award Nancy A . Pashby, RN, BSNOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Lois Macomber, RNOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Nancy K . Howard, RN, MSOutstanding Health Information Award Mary Etta Roberts, RN, MSNLegislator of the Year Award Honorable Donna M . Felling

1989Membership Recruitment Award Deborah Wilkes, RN, COutstanding Leadership Award Genevieve M . Jordan, RN, MSOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Debbie Gilbert Kramer, RN, MS, CRNPOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Roberta Niklewski, RN, MSOutstanding Health Information Award Patricia Papa, RN, C, MSN, PNPRosalie S . Abrams Legislative Award Lynn Klair, RN, MS, CLegislator of the Year Award Delegate H .R . Hergenroeder, Jr .

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MARYLAND NURSES ASSOCIATION1990

Membership Recruitment Award Deborah Wilkes, RN, COutstanding Leadership Award Joan Creasia, RN, PhDOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Frances A . William, RN, MS, CNSOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Margaret M . DeStefanis, RN, MSNOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Veronica Noah, RN, BSN, CRNIOutstanding Health Information Award Cumberland Broadcasting Company, WCBC-1270AMRosalie S . Abrams Legislative Award Margo Chaney Cockey, RN, MSN, CRNPRosalie S . Abrams Legislative Award Dorothy E . Culb, RN, BSNLegislator of the Year Award Delegate Barbara Kreamer

1991Outstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Sheila Todd Eliasberg, RN, MS, C, CS Outstanding Nurse Educator Award Gail Mazzoco, RN, EdDOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Judith A . Menges, RN, COutstanding Health Information Award Maggie Neal, RN, PhDRosalie S . Abrams Legislative Award Shirley Van Zandt, CRNP, MSN

1992Outstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Kathleen Stilling, MSN, CRNPOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Lisa A . Seldomridge, MSN, RNOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Sarah Cromwell, BSN, RNOutstanding Leadership Award Jeanette Boyer, MS, RNRosalie S . Abrams Award Carol Schatzman, RN

1993Legislative Award Laurie ThomasLegislative Award John StierhoffRosalie S . Abrams Award Brenda Adkins, RN, BS, CANOutstanding Leadership Award Susan Appling, RN, MS, CRNPOutstanding Nurse Practice Award Leola Washington, RN, BS, MPHOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Laurie Pasieka, BS, RN

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1994Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Barbara E . Hanley, RN, Ph .DLegislative Recognition Awards Delegate Robert Hergenroeder Senator Paula Hollinger, RN Senator Lawrence Levitan Senator Patricia Sher Delegate Virginia ThomasHealth Policy Recognition Award Marilyn Goldwater, RNCertificate of Appreciation Ruth Hans, RNOutstanding Health Information Award J .R . Robey-WCBC, CumberlandSearch for Excellence Award Leola Washington, RN, BSN, MPHSearch for Excellence Special Recognition Laurie Pasieka, RN, BSN, CDEOutstanding Leadership Award Judith Westing, RN, MSOutstanding Pathfinder Award Patricia A . Abbott, RN, MS Barbara A . Kellam, RN, PhDOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Bonnie Lee Legge, BSN, MEd, MSAJN/Maryland Nurses Association Writing Award Mary H . Palmer, RN, C, PhD, FAAN

1995Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Mary L . Beachley, RN, MS, CENRosalie Silber Abrams Award Peggy Soderstrom, RN, PhDOutstanding Health Information Award Mary Ellen LloydOutstanding Leadership Award Deborah R . Cox, RNC, BS, MS

Outstanding Nurse Educator Award Barbara E . Richardson, RN, BSOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Sylvia A . Ridenous, RN, BSNANJ/Maryland Nurses Association Writing Award Janet Cogliano, RN, DNSc

1996Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Peggy Soderstrom, RN, PhDOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Jeanette Boyer, RN, MS, BSNOutstanding Health Information Award Times-News NewspaperOutstanding Leadership Award Mary L . Beachley, RN, MS, CENOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Sandra Bryan, RN, BSN, CPANOutstanding Pathfinder Award Shirley Morgan, RN, MS, BSN

1997Legislator of the Year Award Delegate Shirley A . Nathan-Pulliam, RN, BSN, MASOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Marquerite Wilson, RN, MSN, CS-POutstanding Health Information Award The Herald Mail, Lifestyle Section Lisa PreJean, EditorOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Ellen Ristorcelli, RN, BSN, MPAOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Carol Ann S . Sullivan, RN, PhDOutstanding Pathfinder Award Elizabeth Minnick, RN, BSN

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MARYLAND NURSES ASSOCIATION1998

Legislator of the Year Award Speaker Casper R . Taylor Maryland General AssemblyRosalie Silber Abrams Award Rosemary Mortimer, RN, MS, BSN, MS, EdOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Anne Coleen Bertsch, RN, MSOutstanding Health Information Award Liz Spellman, Editor and Melissa Bright, President Brereton Enterprises “Maggie” – Brereton EnterprisesOutstanding Leadership Award Jane Escher, RN, BSN, MPAOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Tina Zimmerman, RN, MSNOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Diane Wright, RN, BSOutstanding Mentoring Award Jacquelyn C . Campbell, PhD RN, FAANOutstanding Pathfinder Award Lori Tindall, RN, MS, CS-P

1999Legislator of the Year Award Delegate Ronald A . GunsRosalie Silber Abrams Award M . Julia Pannell, RNOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Kathleen Yanks, MS, RNOutstanding Health Information Award Cumberland Times News Mona Ridder Frederick Memorial Hospital’s Wellness CenterOutstanding Leadership Award Karen Shaffer, MS, RNOutstanding Mentoring Award Juanita G . Bland, RNOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Phyllis Williams Sharps, PhD, RNOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Judy Menges, RNOutstanding Pathfinder Award Nancy C . Fowler, RN

2000Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Helen Jane Wobbeking, RNOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Jane Flowers, RN, MSN, RNFA,CNOROutstanding Leadership Award Deborah R . Cox, RN, MSN, CRNPOutstanding Nursing Practice Award M . Dawne Barnes, RN

2001Legislator of the Year Award Delegate Joan B . PitkinRosalie Silber Abrams Award Denise A . Moore, MS, RN, CNSOutstanding Advanced Clinical Nurse Ward Judith A . Hines, RN, MSOutstanding Health Information Award Studio 83 Productions, Inc .Outstanding Leadership Award Barbara Rogue, RN, JD

2002Legislator of the Year Award Delegate Adrienne A . MandelRosalie Silber Abrams Award Mary Patricia Howard, RN, BSN, MSNOutstanding Leadership Award Marcia Zanger, RN, CRNIOutstanding Mentoring Award Melissa E . Meyers, RNOutstanding Pathfinder Award Linda Santmyire, RN

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2003Centennial

M . Adelaide Nutting Award U .S . Senator Barbara A . MikulskiRosalie Silber Abrams Award Mary A . Linton, RN, MS, COHN-SOutstanding Health Information Award Life Bridge Health Diane Johnson/Rudy MillerOutstanding Leadership Award Barbara Sattler, DrPH, RNOutstanding Mentoring Award Rosemary Mortimer, RN, MS, MSEdOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Carol J . Bickford, PhD, RN, BC M . Kathleen Smith, MScED, RN, BC Susan K . Newbold, MS, RN, BC, FAANOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Catherine Vestraci, RN, C

2004Legislator of the Year Award Senator George W . Della, Jr .

2005Legislator of the Year Award Senator Thomas M . MiddletonRosalie Silber Abrams Award Nancy McCaslin, MS, C, RNOutstanding Leadership Award Denise A . Moore, MS, APRN, CS, BCOutstanding Pathfinder Award Marla Oros, BSN, MS, RN

2006Legislator of the Year Award Senator Sharon M . GrosfeldRosalie Silber Abrams Award H . Jane Wobbeking, RNSpecial Recognition Award Senator Paula C . HollingerOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Vicky Kent, PhD, RN, CNEOutstanding Leadership Award Sandra H . Bryan, MHA, BSN, RN, BCOutstanding Mentoring Award Joan Kub, PhD, RN, CSOutstanding Pathfinder Award Brenda M . Afzal, RN, MS

2007Outstanding Advanced Practice Clinical Award Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, Outstanding Leadership Award Elise Handelman, RN, EDd, FAAOHNOutstanding Pathfinder Award Robin Newhouse, PhD, RNLegislator of the Year Award Delegate Anne KaiserRosalie Silber Abrams Award Delegate Shirley Nathan-PulliamSpecial Recognition Award Delegate Marilyn R . Goldwater

2008Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Keisha S . Walker, RN, MSLegislator of the Year Award Delegate Adelaide C . Eckardt

2009Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Karen Minor, MS, CRNPLegislator of the Year Award Delegate James W . HubbardOutstanding Pathfinder Award Stacy L . Cottingham, MS . RNOutstanding Leadership Award Kathleen M . White, PhD, RN, CNAA

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2010Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Nayna Philipsen, JD, PhD, RN, CFE, FACCELegislator of the Year Award Delegate Sue Kullen

2011Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Janice Hoffman, PhD, RNLegislator of the Year Delegate Pete HammenOutstanding Pathfinder Award Janet D . Allan, PhD, RN, FAANOutstanding Leadership Award Rosemary Mortimer, MS, MSEd, RNOutstanding Mentor Award Barbara Bilconish, MSN, RN-BCOutstanding Dissemination of Health Information Award Laura Taylor, PhD, RNOutstanding Advanced Clinical Practice Award Elizabeth Soland, PhD, RN, PNP-BCOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Linda Gerson, PhD, RN, PHMCNS-BCOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Diane Aschenbrenner, MS, RN

2012Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Patricia Travis, RN, PhD, CCRPLegislator of the Year Delegate Geraldine Valentino-Smith, BSN, JDOutstanding Pathfinder Award Sharon Stagg, RN, BSNOutstanding Leadership Award Patricia Travis, RN, PhD, CCRPOutstanding Mentor Award Leisa Douglas, BSN, MBAOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Marianne McKiernan, RNOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Rose Essex, RN

2013Legislator of the Year Delegate Dan Morhaim, MDOutstanding Pathfinder Award Nancy Hodgson, PhD, RN Outstanding Leadership Award Christie Simon-Waterman, MSN, CRNPOutstanding Mentor Award Karen Evans, MSN, RN-BC Outstanding Nursing Practice Award Mary Katherine Donnelly, ACNP-BC, ANP-BC, DNP, MPHOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Sharon Kozachik, PhD, RNOutstanding Advanced Practice Clinical Award Barbara Biedrzycki, PhD, CRNP, AOCNPOutstanding Dissemination of Health Information Award Mary Beth Zaber, MS, RN

2014Special Recognition Award Delegate James W . HubbardRosalie Silber Abrams Award Mary Kay DeMarco, PhD, RN, CNE and Josie Ogaitis, MS, RNOutstanding Pathfinder Award Mary Fey, PhD, RNOutstanding Leadership Award Sherry Perkins, RN, PhDDOutstanding Mentor Award Barbara Nubile, MSN, RNOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Barbara Dobish, MSN, RNOutstanding Advanced Practice Clinical Award Brooke Bucci, BSN, RNCStierle Exemplary Service Award Linda Stierle, MSN, RN

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Maryland Nurses Association – 112TH CONVENTIONNurses-Advocating, Leading, Educating, Caring

Conference Center at the Maritime Institute, Linthicum Heights, MD

DISCLOSURES

I. Purpose of this ActivityTo enable participants to be academically prepared and gain clinical experience in practice to support their nursing professional development and positively influence the changes required to improve the quality of care delivered in healthcare .

II. Conflicts of InterestThe planners and presenters of this CNE activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial companies pertaining to this activity . III. Commercial Company SupportThis CNE activity is does not have any commercial support . IV. Noncommercial Sponsor SupportThis CNE activity is supported by an in-kind donation from: Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency Inc., Stevenson University, and Kaplan Nursing in the form of an unrestricted educational grant to support the convention V. Non-Endorsement of ProductsThe Maryland Nurses Association’s accredited-provider status refers only to continuing nursing education activities and does not imply that there is real or implied endorsement by or of any product, service, or company referred to in this activity nor of any company subsidizing costs related to the activity .

VI. Off-label Product UseThis educational activity does not include any unannounced information about off-label use of a product for a purpose other than that for which it was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) .

For criteria to successfully complete and receive certificates and contact hours for sessions attended during this convention, see the Contact Hours page in convention brochure .

Maryland Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation .

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112TH CONVENTION AGENDA


Nurses: Advocating, Leading, Educating, CaringNurses: The Critical Pieces112th Annual Convention

October 22 & 23, 2015Conference Center at the Maritime Institute • Linthicum Heights, MD

Day I - Thursday, October 22, 2015

7:30 – 8:00 AM Registration/Exhibitors/Continental Breakfast

8:00- 9:00 AM Opening Session

Welcome: Janice Hoffman, RN, PhD, ANEF President, Maryland Nurses Association

Keynote: Delegate Geraldine Valentino-Smith, BSN, JD Delegate for District 23A, Prince George’s County; 2015 Deputy Majority Whip, General Assembly of Maryland “Nurses: Necessary Advocates for Patients, Families, and their Profession”

9:00 – 9:15 AM Break/Exhibitors

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Session 2A Session 2B Session 2C Session 2DNurses caring for their own: The culture of nursing will only change if we advocate, lead and educate to bring civility to the workplace

Lena Choudhary, JD, MSN, RN

Maureen McGonigle-Kinsella, RN, MS, CCIT

Anne Arundel Community College

Jasline Moreno, MSA, RN

Montgomery College

Reflections on the Psycho-Social Care of the Patient and Family

Mary Sharon Curran, RN, MS

Towson University

Managers and Educators Working Together to Improve Orientation Outcomes: A Road Map for Success

Mary Zaleksi, MSN, RN, CEN

Carol Gallaher, MSN, RN, CEN

Saint Agnes Hospital

Collaborate to Save a Life: Working as a Team to Provide Care for People Who Are Suicidal

Pamela Marcus, APRN, PMH-BC

Prince George Community College and Private Practice

9:15 – 10:15 AM Concurrent Sessions 1

Session 1A Session 1B Session 1C Session 1DNurse Residency Collaborative in Maryland: Retention and Satisfaction of New Nurses in Maryland

Mary Ann Greene, DNP, RN, NEA-BC

Maryland Nurse Residency Collaborative

Joan Warren, PhD, RN

Med Star Franklin Square Medical Center

Sherry Perkins, PhD, RN, NEA-BC

Anne Arundel Medical Center

Advocating for Nurses Self-Care: Shift-work, Sleep Disorders and the Health of Baby Boomer Nurses

Gail Shorter, MS, CRNP, ANP-BC, RN-BC

Wilmington University, DNP Student

Nurse Coach Role/Interaction: A Missing Link in Health Care Transformation

Darlene M . Trandel, PhD, RN, APRN, MSN, CCP, PCC

Health and Well Being Institute, LLC

Building an Information Literacy Model for the Nursing Discipline: An Interprofessional Approach

Lisa A . Gotschall, PhD, RN

Susan Bonsteel, MLS

Stevenson University


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Session 4A Session 4B Session 4C Session 4DAdvocacy in Action: Accomplishments of MNA’s Legislative Committee

Mary Kay DeMarco, PhD, RN, CNE

Chair, MNA Legislative Committee

Robyn Elliott, BA, MHA

Public Policy Partners MNA Lobbyist

Disseminating Evidence-Based Practice Projects: Conference Abstracts, Posters, & Presentations

Patricia McCartney, RNC, PhD, FAAN

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Nuts and Bolts of Diabetes Patients Education for Nurses

Susan Renda, DNP, ANP-BC, CDE

Susan Porter, CRNP, CDE

Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Diabetes Center

Toolkits and Standardized Patients Experiences: Developing Core Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Skills

Debra Webster, EdD, RN-BC, CNE

Salisbury University

11:25 AM– 12:25 PM Poster Session

12:30 – 2:00 PM Lunch (Roundtable Discussions Optional)

2:05 – 3:05 PM Concurrent Sessions 3

Session 3A Session 3B Session 3C Session 3DIncredible Ways to Validate Knowledge in Perioperative Nurses

Tanya L . Hofmann, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, CPAN

Vicki Lutz, RN, MSN, CNOR

Mercy Medical Center

Fatigue Risk Management for Supervisors- Protecting Nurses from Harm

Jeanne Geiger Brown, PhD, RN, FAAN

University of Maryland School of Nursing

The Evolution of the Nurse Responder Team: Steps to Success and What is Next

Janet L . Thorne, RN, BSN, MGA

Patricia McCabe, RN, MSN, CCRN

Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Reflections on Ethics: Making Ethics Come Alive in Nursing Today

Ellen Rice, RN, MPH, PhD

Premier, Inc .

Brandy Brown, MA, BSN, RN

Anne Arundel Medical Center

Donna Downing Corddry, BSN, TNCC

Chesapeake Eye Surgery Center


4:10 – 5:10 PM Poster Session

5:10 – 6:30 PM Annual Business Meeting - Open to MNA Members only (there is no fee to attend this meeting)

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Day II - Friday, October 23, 2015

7:30 – 8:15 AM Registration/Exhibitors/Continental Breakfast

8:15- 9:15 AM Opening Session

Welcome: Janice Hoffman, RN, PhD, ANEF President, Maryland Nurses Association

Keynote: Mary Kay Goetter, PhD, RN, NEA-BC Executive Director, Maryland Board of Nursing “Deal Breakers, Non-Negotiables, Hurdles and Other Myths...or how to rethink the stories you’ve told yourself!”

9:15 – 9:45 AM Break/Exhibitors


Session 5A Session 5B Session 5C Session 5DTransforming a Culture through Advocating, Leading, Educating & Caring

Amy Alsante, MSN, RN, CHEP

Angela Amig, MA, BSN, RN, NE-BC

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

Lowering Communication Barriers for The Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing

Lorna House, RN, BSN, MS, MSN, CNOR-E

Nurse-Driven Protocols in Caring for the Patient with Sepsis

Trina K . Kumodzi, BSN, RN, CCRN

Greater Baltimore Medical Center

ANA’s Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, Third Edition: What Every Nurse Should Know

Sandra J . Fulton Picot, PhD, CLNC, FAAN, FGSA


Lynn Tomascik, MSN, RN

Tomascik Consulting

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Session 6A Session 6B Session 6C Session 6DReducing Asthma Triggers: Key to Asthma Control

Pat McLaine, DrPH, MPH, RN


Preparing the Successful Continuing Education and Provider Application! New Criteria Updates for ANCC and MNA criteria for 2015!

Janice Agazio, PhD, CRNP, RN, FAANP, FAAN

The Catholic University of America

A Successful Docking after Sailing the Ship through Turbulent Waters”

Judith E . Breitenbach, MS, RN

Towson University

High Quality Feedback Conversations: A Structured Technique for Developing Reflective Practitioners

Rachel Onello, PhD, RN, CHSE, CNE, CNL

University School of Nursing

12:00 – 12:30 PM Break/Exhibitors

12:30 – 3:00 PM Awards Luncheon

Keynote Speaker: Kim Bushnell, DNP, RN, NEA-BC Vice President Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Mercy Medical Center “Putting the Pieces Together Through Leadership”

Maryland Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Lodging Information

MNA has reserved a block of rooms for the Convention at the Maritime Institute .

Single Room: $145 per night Double Room: $190 per night

• Rates are per room, per night, and 7% County Tax and 6% state tax (13% total.) • Sleeping room rate includes a Hot Breakfast and a Hot Dinner Buffet daily in our main

dining hall . • Complimentary use of recreational facilities; including indoor pool, fitness center and

game room . • Complimentary parking and shuttle service to/from BWI Airport and BWI Amtrak Station

Call 1-866-900-3517 or 410-859-5700Be sure to mention the Maryland Nurses Association .

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2015 Poster Presenters

Now Trending, BRIDGING THE “DIGITAL DIVIDE” with SMARTPHONES in NURSING PRACTICE & EDUCATION

Crystal Day Black, MSN, RN, CNE, CDE, PMHCS-BCEarlene Merrill, EdD, RN, CNE, CDE

Coppin State University

Advocating for Patient Centered Care in Mental Health

David Maina, MS, RN, DrPHc

Bon Secours Hospital

Resolving Knowledge Gaps Related to the Professional Advancement Model; Everything you wanted to know about PAM but were afraid to ask

Erin Barnaba, MS, RN, OCN, CNLJulie Busseau, BSN, RN, CPANDiane Michalek, MSN, RNPatty Wall, BSN, RN, CCRNMark Wieber, MA, RN, CNORGreg Raymond, MS, MBA, RN

University of Maryland Medical Center

A Nursing Innovation Award Model to Enhance Quality and Safety in an Acute Care Organization

Debbie Rouse, RN-BC, VA-BCSue Carol Campbell, RN, VA-BC


The Quiet Zone: An Interdisciplinary Team Approach to Pediatric Medication Safety

Alysia Barber, BSN, RN, CPEN

Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center

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Applying a Creative Strategy to Successfully Teach Nursing Students About Neuro Pharmacology Through the Use of a Music Video Assignment

Margaret McCormick, MS, RN

Towson University

Strategies for Boosting Nursing Student Engagement & Retention: Leadership in Teaching for Success

Natalie Hart, MS, PMHNP-BC, RNLori Harvin, MSN, RN

Coppin State University

My Assignment is Unfair: A Process Change in Response to Nursing Perceptions

Aundrea McNeil, MSN, RNKim Jefferies-Pritchett, BSN, RNMeghan Schlosser, BSN, RN

National Institute of Health

Across the Pond: A comparison of Nursing Roles in a Lung Cancer service – the CNS in the U.K. and the Nurse Navigator in the U.S.A.

Ruth Doerfler-Evans, RN, BA, OCNCarol Esche, DNP, MA, RN, NE-BC


IDEA Program: Incorporating Diversity Empowers All

Orlett Haskett, MSN, RNBonnie Fuller, PhD, RN, CNE

Towson University

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Using Best Practices, Nursing Education, and LEAN Daily Management to Improve Exclusive Breastfeeding

Jodie Bell, RNC-LRN, BSN, IBCLC


Transitions in Care for Persons Living with HIV Accessing the Acute Care Setting

Lucy Miner, BSN, RN, PCCN


Increasing access to HIV Care through Institutional Policy in the Acute Care Setting

Lucy Miner, BSN, RN, PCCNRuth Borkoski, BSN, RN


Nurses Advocating, Leading, Educating and Caring for Pediatric Patients in the Imaging Department

Karen Black, RN, CCRN, CRN


Nursing Student Retention in an Associate Degree Nursing Program Utilizing A Retention Specialist

Ronna Schrum, DNP, RN, CRNP

Notre Dame of Maryland University

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An Evidence Based Project: The Effect of MRSA Screenings on Cost Effectiveness and Infection Control in Acute Care Settings

Annalea Mikula, RN, BSAshlee Neverdon, RN, BSN

Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center

The CAUTI Crew: The Story of a Nurse-driven CAUTI Reduction Initiative

Ashleigh Stronski, BSN, RN, CCRNDevin Williams, BSN, RN, CCRNJennifer Meyer, BA, BS, BSN, RN


The missing piece of the puzzle: Collaboration through education to stop CLABSI’s now

Monica Goetz, RN, BSN, CCRNMichele Cox, RN, CCRN


Transitioning From Expert Clinician to Novice Clinical Nursing Adjunct Faculty: A Workshop Approach for Role Expectations

Michele Dickson, DNP RN CNEElizabeth MacKessy-Lloyd, MS, MA, RNCheryl Dover, DNP, MS, RN, NE-BC

Prince George’s Community College

Parkinson’s Disease Advocacy Training: Improving Outcomes and Quality of Life for Long-Term Care Residents With Parkinson’s Disease Through Education of State Ombudsmen

Jenna Zehler, BA, BSN Degree Candidate 12/15/2015Nicole Bonsavage, BARebecca Dunlop, RN, MSN

Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

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Overcome Treatment Stagnation through Accountability and Empowerment

Cecilia Lau, RN, MS, APRN-BC

Washington Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Nursing Performance Associated with Nurses’ Acute and Chronic Fatigue

Knar Sagherian, PhD©, RN, MSNJeanne Geiger-Brown, PhD, RN, FAAN


Building Capacity for Evidence-Based Practice within a Specialty Clinical Practice Environment

Elizabeth Morse, DM, MSN, MPA, NEA-BC

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Designing and Implementing a Program to Support the Transition of New Graduate Nurses into a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Bonnie Shope, MS, RN, CPAN


An Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Study on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Translating Evidence to Practice

Myrna Mamaril, MS, RN, CPAN, CAPA, FAANPatricia Ryan, MSN, MHA, RNElizabeth Lada Morse, DM, MSN, MPA, NEA-BCBonnie Shope, MS, RN, CPAN


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The Value of Interprofessional Simulation for Students in Health Education Programs

Frances Reynolds, RN, MSN

Howard Community College

Nurses leading the charge to educate staff about Cardiac Advanced Life Support (CALS), and no I didn’t misspell ACLS!

Richard Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSCStacy Foertsch, BSN, RN


The Importance of a Clinical Coach and a Life Coach in Transitioning New Graduate Nurses as Safe Practitioners at the Bedside: The Benefits of a Nurse Residency Program at LifeBridge Health

Laarni Florencio, MSN, RN, CNL

LifeBridge Health

Examining Nursing Schools’ Strategies for Retention of Nursing Faculty

Naomi “Bea” Himmelwright-Lamm, EdD, RN


Development of an Innovative Improvement Project: Building a Difficult Access Team in an Emergency Department

Barb Maliszewski, RN, MSMadeleine Whalen, RN, MSN/MPH, CENHeather Gardner, RN, MSN, CENDevin Cox, CTJared Smith, CT, BS, MA, NRP


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Developing Strengths: The Importance of Strengths Awareness Among Critical Care Transport Employees and its Impact on a Novice Nurse Leader’s Mentoring Skills

Maureen Hohn, RN, BSN


Nursing Occupational Hazards: Awareness, the Key to Safety

Sandra O’Brien, RN, PhD, FNP, PHCNS-BC

The Catholic University of America

Pathway to Certification: Promoting a Staff RN-Driven Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) Review Course

Susan Oyola, BSN, RN, PCCNCharles Sederstrom, MSN, RN

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Using Principles of Positive Psychology to Transform Interdepartmental Relationships in a High Stress Setting

Tina Tolson, RN, MSN, NE-BCJulie Butchart, RN, BSN, BCPat Sullivan, RN, MSN, NEA-BC


Past Present and Future; Pathway to Collaborative Patient Care

Shawn Barnes, MSN, RNTanya Bethel, RNHelen Scott, RN, BSNAmirah Williams, MSW

Bon Secours Hospital, Baltimore

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Good Help to Those in Need

Frances Cozart, RN, BSShelly Buck, DNP, MBA, CCRN

Bon Secours Health System, Inc.

Fire Risk Assessment ROLLOUT in JHOC Operating Rooms

Anthony Walker, RN Cathy Beverungen, RNMarian Matras, RN Lauren Orpin, CST


Home At Last: A Nurse Case Manager’s Role in Reducing Homelessness in Veterans

Beatrice Grant, MSN, RN

VA Maryland Healthcare System

Improved Patient Safety through an Acuity-Driven Tool for Equitable Geographic Assignments

Melissa Shively, RN, BSNCora Abundo, RN, BSN

Suburban Hospital at Johns Hopkins Medicine

Newly Graduated Nurses’ Residency Program in a Specialty Hospital; Challenges and Successes

Susan Immelt, PhD, Pediatric CNS

Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital

Use of a Patient Acuity Tool on a Neuro-Telemetry Unit to Determine Staffing Guidelines.

Colleen King, MS, MA, BSN, RN, ATC


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Convention Contact Hours:

Obtaining contact hours FOR PODIUM SESSIONS Day 1: 5 contact hours Day 2: 3 contact hours

1 . Attendees must provide a signature and email address on each day of attendance at the registration desk .

2 . Your name and email address must be legible . 3 . No partial credit is given . Attendees must attend the full day for which they are registered .4 . You must attend each of the self-selected educational sessions in its entirety .5 . Those persons who signed in and provided an email address will be emailed a link to

complete an online evaluation for each day attended . 6 . Once you have notified MNA of evaluation completed, you will be emailed your certificate .

Obtaining contact hours FOR ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION SESSION1 Contact hourAttendees will receive contact hours for 1 roundtable session . You must check in at the beginning of the session, attend the full roundtable session registered for, complete evaluation and collect certificate on site at roundtable session .

Obtaining contact hours FOR POSTER SESSION1 Contact hourAttendees will receive contact hours for 1 poster session . You must sign in at the beginning of the poster session, review poster and complete evaluation of the posters viewed, on site . Those persons who signed in will be emailed their certificate following the convention .

Obtaining contact hours FOR AWARDS LUNCHEON SESSION1 Contact hourAttendees attend full award session and sign in at the END of the award session . After the session, attendees will sign the roster and receive certificate on-site .

Information will be provided during the Convention on how to access the website to complete the on-line evaluation . Participants will be able to print a certificate for the total number of contact hours earned after completing and submitting the evaluation . Be sure to maintain the copy for your record . Duplicate certificates will not be available .

The Maryland Nurses Association is an accredited approver of continuing education by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation .

The Maryland Nurses Association’s accredited provider status refers only to its continuing education activities and does not imply that there is real or implied endorsement by any product, service, or company referred to in this activity nor of any company subsidizing costs related to the activity.

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Exhibitors

American Public University

The Auxiliary of the Gideon’s International

Elizabeth Cooney

Grand Canyon University

Healthways

HMP Communications

Holy Cross Health

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

Kaplan Nursing

MD Responds Medical Reserve Corps/Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Office of Preparedness and Response

Nature Plus, Inc

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Pfizer

Stevenson University

The Living Legacy Foundation

Trinity Washington University


Walden University

Convention Sponsors/Contributors

Florence Nightingale Level $2,501 - $5,000 Arthur L . Davis Publishing Agency, Inc .

Isabel Hampton Robb Level $1,000 - $2,500

Mary Eliza Mahoney Level $500 - $999 Stevenson University

Clara Barton Level $250 - $499 Kaplan Nursing

Suzie Walking Bear Yellow Tail Level $100 - $249

Lillian Wald Level $25 - $99

Linda Richards Level $1 - $24

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CONVENTION DONATIONS

Arthur L . Davis Publishing Agency, Inc . Convention Program

Kaplan Nursing Bags

Stevenson University Afternoon Break, Thursday, October 22

Thank you to Arthur L . Davis Publishing Agency for the Arthur L . Davis Publishing AgencyScholarship .

Thank you to the Maryland General Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association for the scholarship awarded in their name .

Thank you to the Mercy Hospital Nursing Alumnae for the scholarship in their name .

Thank you to the Travis family for the scholarship in their name .

Thank you to the Lovan family for the scholarship in their name .

Thank you to the Suddath family for the scholarship in their name .

Thanks also to the many individuals who have made donations to the Foundation’s ScholarshipFunds .

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Annual Business Meeting Agenda

Thursday, October 22, 2015 – 5:00 PM

OPENING OF THE MEETING Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Credentials Committee Report Standing Rules Approval of the Agenda

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS Past Presidents Maryland Board of Nursing Maryland Association of Nursing Students Maryland Organization of Nurse Executives

RECOGNITION OF DISTRICT PRESIDENTS

RECOGNITION OF AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

NIGHTINGALE TRIBUTE

INTRODUCTION OF COMMITTEE CHAIRS

INTRODUCTION OF CONVENTION PLANNING COMMITTEE

INTRODUCTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REPORTS FROM: Maryland Board of Nursing, Maryland Organization of Nurse Executives, Nursing Foundation of Maryland, Maryland Association of Nursing Students, and MNA-PAC

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS/REPORT Janice Hoffman, RN, PhD, ANEF

MINUTES Kathy Ogle, FNP-BC, PhD, RN

TREASURER’S REPORT Linda Cook, PhD, RN, CCRN

COMMITTEE REPORTS

NEW BUSINESS

TELLER’S REPORT

INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS

ADJOURNMENT

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Business Meeting Standing Rules

GENERAL PROCEDURE:1 . Members wishing the floor must rise, proceed to a microphone, receive recognition,

and give name and district .2 . Non-members shall be seated in the non-member section and may not speak

unless given permission .3 . These rules may be amended or suspended by a majority vote of the members

present and voting .4 No smoking or alcoholic beverages shall be allowed in the meeting hall .

DEBATE AND VOTING:1 . To be entitled to vote, a member must present his/her Credentials .2 . Unpublished motions and resolutions shall be referred, without debate, to

the structural unit having jurisdiction over the subject matter for study and recommendation .

3 . Any unpublished motion/resolution introduced by an individual member must be received by a majority at the convention for consideration . This is non-debatable .

4 . Only the RESOLVES of a resolution shall be acted upon .5 . Announcements shall be written and signed by the person under whose authority

they are issued and shall be sent to the Secretary .

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BYLAWS(As Adopted October 10, 2013)

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

Article I Names, Purpose and Functions

Article II Relationships, Memberships, Constituents, and Affiliations

Article III Membership and Dues

Article IV Board of Directors

Article V Committees

Article VI Dues

Article VII State Office and Chief Staff Officer

Article VIII MNA News Periodical

Article IX Amendments

Article X Parliamentary Authority

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ARTICLE I: NAME, PURPOSES & FUNCTIONS

Section 1. NameThe name of this Association shall be the Maryland Nurses Association, Inc ., hereinafter referred to as MNA .

Section 2. PurposesThe purposes of the MNA shall be:a . To foster and maintain high standards of nursing and patient care; promote the

professional and educational advancement of nurses; and promote the general welfare of nurses .

b . Unrestricted by consideration of age, color, creed, disability, health status, gender, lifestyle, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation .

Section 3. FunctionsThe functions of MNA shall be to:a . Promote through appropriate means the standards of nursing practice, nursing

education and nursing profession as established by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and MNA .

b . Adherence to the Code of Ethics for Nurses established by ANA .c . Initiate and influence legislation, regulations, government programs and health policy .d . Promote and provide for the continuing professional development of nurses .e . Represent nurses and serve as their spokesperson with professional and community

groups and the general public .f . Provide for representation in the ANA House of Delegates and the Constituent

Assembly .g . Promote and support relationships with the Maryland Association of Nursing

Students (MANS) .h . Provide opportunities for nurse specialty organizations and their members to

collectively pursue common goals via MNA .i . Stimulate, promote and recognize nursing research as it contributes to the

advancement of the profession .j . Provide services to members .k . Maintain communication with constituent members through official publications .l . Act as a consumer advocate to protect and promote the advancement of human

rights related to health care and nursing .m . Ensure the collection and preservation of documents and other materials which have

contributed and continue to contribute to the historical and cultural development of nurses .

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ARTICLE IIRELATIONSHIPS, MEMBERSHIPS, CONSTITUENTS, AND AFFILIATIONS

Section 1. Relationship to American Nurses Association (ANA)a . ANA Membership

1) MNA meets the ANA qualification criteria, and MNA is a State Nurses Association (SNA) of the ANA .

2) MNA shall be bound by the obligation to pay dues to the ANA pursuant to ANA Bylaws and Membership Assembly policies until such time as two-thirds (2/3) of the of the entire MNA and ANA joint membership (full members) votes to disaffiliate from ANA .

b . ANA Representation1) Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly

a) MNA is entitled to two (2) representatives to any meeting of the ANA Membership Assembly, the governing and official voting body of ANA .

b) MNA’s two (2) representatives shall be duly elected by secret ballot by members of MNA and ANA (full members) who shall serve for two-year terms or until their successors are elected .

c) MNA’s representatives to the Membership Assembly must be joint members of ANA and MNA in good standing .

d) MNA’s Chief Staff Officer shall have a courtesy seat with voice but no vote .2) Voting at the ANA Membership Assembly MNA is entitled to the number of votes assigned based on ANA’s apportionment

policy .c . Rights of MNA and ANA Joint Members (Full Members)

Each member of both MNA and ANA shall be entitled to:1) A membership card .2) Receive the official publications of the American Nurses Association (ANA) .3) May attend meetings of the ANA Membership Assembly and other unrestricted

activities of ANA .4) Submit names of nominees for both elected and appointed positions in ANA

Bylaws and Policies .5) Participate in MNA elections including the election of MNA representatives to the

ANA Membership Assembly in accordance with ANA Bylaws .6) Be a candidate for MNA and ANA elected and appointed positions .7) Shall continue to have all rights of membership in ANA as provided by the ANA

Bylaws until such time as two-thirds (2/3) of the entire MNA and ANA joint membership votes to disaffiliate from the ANA . The vote may occur by mail or electronic ballot with appropriate notice and procedures to protect the integrity and validity of the vote .

8) A fair hearing before any disciplinary action is taken and the right to appeal as provided for in the MNA Bylaws and policies .

9) Other rights as provided under the parliamentary authority and statutory law .10) Attend the quadrennial Congress of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and

other unrestricted meetings of the ICN .

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Section 2. MNA Members (Full MNA and ANA Members and MNA State Only Members)a . Composition

1) The MNA shall be composed of registered nurses who meet the qualifications stated in these Bylaws .

2) Membership shall be unrestricted by consideration of age, color, creed, disability, gender, health status, lifestyle, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation .

b . QualificationsA person is qualified for membership in MNA if that person:1) Has been granted a license to practice as a registered nurse in at least one

state, territory, or the District of Columbia and does not have a license under suspension or revocation in any state or territory, or is otherwise entitled by law to practice .

2) Has membership that is not under suspension or revocation for violation of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses or the MNA Bylaws .

3) Must work or reside in Maryland and desires to join at the State Only level of MNA membership as long as State Only membership is sanctioned by a written agreement between MNA and ANA .

4) Has retired and/or no longer chooses to practice, but whose license was in good standing with her/his licensing Board at the time the nurse made the decision not to maintain an active license .

5) Is a nurse in recovery who has surrendered his/her license to practice .c . Attaining Membership

A person qualified for membership in MNA may join by:1) Completing and filing membership application forms, and2) Submitting appropriate dues payment as provided in these Bylaws and MNA

policy .d . Transfer

1) A member in good standing who moves out of this state may apply for transfer of membership to another Constituent/State Nurses Association (C/SNA), hereinafter referred to as C/SNA .

2) An individual member of another C/SNA who has paid full membership dues may transfer to MNA without further payment or refund of dues for the remainder of the membership year .

3) MNA is not required to refund to the member or the receiving C/SNA dues already paid .

4) MNA may participate in any special membership categories as defined by the ANA .

e . Rights of MembershipEach member of MNA (full/joint members of MNA and ANA and state only MNA members) shall be entitled to:1) A membership card . 2) Receive the official publications of the MNA . 3) Attend meetings of MNA, and to participate and vote in other unrestricted

activities of MNA .4) Submit proposals for consideration by MNA .

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5) Submit names of nominees for both elective and appointive positions in MNA in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws .

6) Be a candidate for MNA elective and appointive positions .7) Participate in all state elections of MNA except the election of the MNA

representatives and alternates to the ANA Membership Assembly in accordance with the provision in these Bylaws .

8) State Only MNA members are not eligible for ANA benefits of national membership such as representation at the ANA Membership Assembly, ANA News Periodical, and ANA elected and appointed positions .

9) A fair hearing before any disciplinary action is taken and the right to appeal per these Bylaws .

10) Other rights as provided under the parliamentary authority and statutory law .f . Obligations of Membership

Members shall be obligated to:1) Abide by the Bylaws of MNA; abide by ANA Bylaws if a joint MNA and ANA

member .2) Abide by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses .3) The timely payment of dues as prescribed in these Bylaws and MNA policy .4) Fulfillment of an office or committee position if elected or appointed .

g . Disciplinary Action1) MNA members shall be subject to reprimand, censure, suspension or expulsion

by the MNA for violation of:a) The ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses .b) MNA Bylaws .c) Constituent Nurses Association Bylaws (District Nurses Association) .

2) Disciplinary action shall be conducted in accordance with MNA policies and procedures and pursuant to common parliamentary and statutory law .

3) Complaints concerning alleged violations of the purpose and rules as stated in these Bylaws shall be heard by a panel of at least three members appointed by the MNA Board of Directors to hear the charge . The procedure for handling alleged violations shall be as outlined in the “Procedures of Maryland Nurses Association for the Handling of Alleged Member Violations of the Bylaws, Purpose and Rules of the Maryland Nurses Association” . The Bylaws and Policy Committee and/or the Parliamentarian may be consulted in regards to interpretation of the Bylaws .

4) No such action shall be taken against a member until the member shall have been served with specific written charges, given a reasonable time to prepare defense, and a full and fair hearing .

5) The procedure for handling alleged violations of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and MNA Bylaws shall include provision for right of appeal and reinstatement .

6) Any disciplinary action taken by another constituent state nurses association (C/SNA) against one of its members shall be given full recognition and enforcement, provided such action was taken in accordance with the C/SNAs Bylaws and disciplinary procedure .

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Section 3. Constituent Association - (District Nurses Association)a . Name

Constituent associations of MNA shall be termed District Nurses Association hereinafter referred to as DNA .

b . Constituent MembershipA DNA which hereafter is organized may become a constituent of MNA upon approval of its Bylaws and other such criteria as determined by the Board of MNA .

c . DNA BoundariesBoundaries of constituent associations shall be defined and recorded by the Board of MNA . Boundaries of DNA’s may be changed by the Board of MNA provided such change has been approved by the DNA concerned .

d . DNA ResponsibilitiesEach DNA shall:1) Adopt and maintain Bylaws which:

a) Conform to the purposes as specified in MNA Bylaws, Article I .b) Conform to membership provisions as in these Bylaws .c) Elect one member to the MNA Nominating Committee by secret ballot .d) Allow for mail ballots .

2) Adopt and maintain such Bylaws that do not conflict with the Bylaws of MNA or with the published policies and procedures of the Board .

3) Provide reports to MNA as required .e . Standing

A DNA shall be in good standing upon compliance with DNA responsibilities (Section 3 .d of this Article) .

f . Constituent Association Disqualification1) A DNA that fails to comply with requirements stated in these Bylaws or for other

cause deemed sufficient may be disqualified as a constituent association of MNA upon a two-thirds vote of the Board, provided due notice has been given .a) The DNA and its members must be notified at least three months before the

vote is taken .b) The DNA shall have the opportunity for a hearing with the Board after said

three-month period .2) A DNA that has been disqualified may be reinstated by a two-third vote of the

Board of Directors .

Section 4. Organizational Affiliatesa . Definition .

An Organization Affiliate of MNA is an organization:1) Whose governing body and membership are composed of a majority of

registered nurses .2) That meets other criteria for Affiliate status as may be established by the MNA

Board of Directors .3) That has entered into an Organizational Affiliate Agreement with MNA and has

paid its membership dues .4) That maintains a mission, purpose, and functions which are consistent with the

mission, purpose, and functions of MNA; and

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5) That has been granted Organizational Affiliate status by the MNA Board of Directors .

b . Rights and ResponsibilitiesOrganizational Affiliates shall:1) Supply MNA with a copy of their current Bylaws and list of officers .2) Be eligible to co-sponsor MNA events .3) Be afforded the opportunity to introduce items on the MNA Board agenda

through presentations made by the Affiliate President or designee to the MNA President .

4) Be eligible to enter into contractual agreements with MNA for the provision of service, based upon a negotiated fee structure and contingent upon the availability of MNA staff and other resources to deliver such services . All such agreements shall be signed by the Organizational Affiliate President and the Chief Staff Officer or President of MNA .

c . Limitations on Rights for Members of Organizational AffiliatesIndividual members of Organizational Affiliates who are not members of MNA or MNA and ANA (full members) shall not be eligible for MNA and/or ANA benefits .

ARTICLE IIIMEMBERSHIP MEETING

Section 1. DefinitionThe Membership Meeting is the governing and voting body of the Maryland Nurses Association .

Section 2. Meetingsa . An annual membership meeting shall be held at such time and place as determined

by the Board of Directors . The call to the meeting shall be sent to each member at least 30 days prior to the opening day of the annual membership meeting .

b . Special meetings shall be called by the President upon the written request of a majority of the District Nurses Association (DNA) . The call to a special meeting shall be sent to each member at least thirty (30) days prior for an in person meeting and fifteen (15) days prior to an electronic meeting .

Section 3. Voting BodyThe voting body at meetings of MNA shall consist of persons in attendance who have been members for at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting .

Section 4. QuorumA majority of the MNA Board of Directors, one of whom shall be the President or Vice-President and members from a majority of the DNAs shall constitute a quorum at any membership or special meeting of this Association .

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ARTICLE IVBOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. Authority

a . The Board of Directors, a corporate body composed of elected members, serves as the agent for the membership .

b . Members of the MNA Board of Directors are elected by the MNA members and are accountable and report to the membership .

Section 2. CompositionThe Board of Directors of MNA shall consist of elected officers and directors each of who shall be a member of both MNA and ANA .a . Officers

There shall be six (6) officers: president, president-elect or immediate past president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and treasurer-elect .

b . DirectorsThere shall be eight (8) directors; one will be elected from and by each DNA .

Section 3. Responsibilitiesa . Exercise the corporate responsibility and fiduciary duties of the Association

consistent with applicable provision of law .b . Provide for implementation of action and directives of the membership within

prescribed statutory responsibilities .c . Establish policies and provide for the transaction of business and coordination of

Association activities in the interim between annual membership meetings .d . Provide for the adoption of financial policies, adoptions of the budget for the

Association, and provide for an annual financial review of MNA books . The type of annual review will be determined by the MNA Board of Directors provided that an auditing of all books by a certified public accountant must be performed at least every 5 years . A statement of the current and complete financial status of the MNA will be provided to the membership annually .

e . Provide for the operation and maintenance of the state headquarters .f . Hire, define duties, fix compensation, and give performance evaluations at least

annually for the Chief Staff Officer . Approve personnel policies and compensation for a headquarters staff to be administered by the Chief Staff Officer .

g . Establish such fees as may be required for specified activities in excess of those provided for in these bylaws .

h . Establish committees as necessary to implement its functions .i . Make appointments and fill vacancies as necessary and as provided for in these

Bylaws .j . Provide nominees for membership on governmental agencies as provided in federal

and state laws .k . Grant exception to the provisions of these Bylaws for membership projects

designated to test new or different structural arrangements as deemed appropriate by ANA Board of Directors .

l . Formulate the legislative platform and goals for this Association .

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m . Assume such duties as may be prescribed elsewhere in these Bylaws and by the membership .

n . Approve all contractual agreements, employment and otherwise, engaged in the name of the Association .

o . Approve all grants submitted in the name of the Association or grants with inclusions that impact the Association .

Section 4. Duties of OfficersOfficers shall perform duties as specified in these bylaws, designated by the Board of Directors, and as prescribed in the parliamentary authority .a . The president shall:

1) Serve as chairperson of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee .2) Be the principle representative of the association and serve as its spokesperson

on policy and position established by the Board of Directors .3) Preside at all meetings of the Association .4) Serve as ex-officio member of all committees except the Committee on

Nominations .5) Delegate appropriate duties to Chief Staff Officer .6) Annually appoint committee chairpersons with the approval of the Board of

Directors . b . The president-elect and/or immediate past president shall serve as a member of the

Legislative Committee .c . The vice-president shall:

1) Assume all duties of the president in the absence of the president .2) Serve as liaison of the Board of Directors to designated committees .

d . The secretary shall:1) Record the proceedings of all MNA Board of Directors, Executive Committee,

annual membership, and special meetings . 2) Provide each member of the Board and Executive Committee with a copy of the

minutes . e . The treasurer shall:

1) Be accountable for the fiscal affairs of the Association .2) Provide reports and interpretation of the Association’s fiscal condition as

required .3) Serve as chairperson of the Committee on Finance .

f . The treasurer-elect shall serve as:1) Member of the Finance Committee .2) Member of the Board of Directors .3) Member of the Executive Committee .

Section 5. Conflict of InterestNo MNA officer or director shall vote, act, or participate in any fashion in any decision or other MNA business if the officer or director has an actual or potential conflict of interest by virtue of the officer’s or director’s employment, other professional or financial interest which would impair that officer’s or director’s ability to meet the fiduciary obligations to the MNA membership or District Nurses Association membership . In each instance of

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actual or potential conflict of interest, the MNA officer or director shall immediately notify the President or highest elected officer, not having a conflict or potential conflict of same, and thereafter totally remove him/herself from all further participation and contact with the particular subject matter causing the actual or potential conflict of interest .

Section 6. Nominationsa . A Committee on Nominations shall be elected every two years . The members from

odd numbered districts shall be elected in odd numbered years and the members from the even numbered districts to be elected in the even numbered years .

b . Each District Nurses Association (DNA) will elect its own member to the Committee on Nominations . The chairperson of the Committee on Nominations shall be elected by the Committee at the conclusion of the annual membership meeting .

c . The Committee on Nominations shall request names of candidates for elective officers of MNA from each DNA .

d . The Committee on Nominations shall request names of candidates from each DNA for the MNA Member-At-Large Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly .

e . The Committee on Nominations shall ask the MNA Officers if they wish to be a candidate for the MNA Officer Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly .

f . The nominees for president-elect shall be from DNA’s on a rotating basis, whenever possible .

g . Members shall be eligible to serve as only one elected officer in MNA at any one time .

h . Officers of MNA shall not concurrently serve as an officer of a DNA .i . The Committee on Nominations shall submit ballots to the Board of Directors at least

60 days prior to the annual membership meeting .j . MNA and DNA officers may concurrently serve as MNA representatives to the

Membership Assembly if duly elected to that position in accordance with MNA Bylaws and policies .

Section 7. Electionsa . The vote for elections shall be by mailed secret ballot or electronic secret ballot . b . The ballot for elections of the MNA Officers will be sent to MNA only members (state

only members) and MNA and ANA joint members (full members) .c . The ballot for elections of MNAs two (2) representatives to the Membership Assembly

will be sent to MNA and ANA joint members only (full members) .d . A DNA may submit ballots to be mailed with the MNA ballot . The DNA ballot shall be

submitted at least 45 days prior to the annual membership meeting of the MNA .e . MNA shall send the MNA ballot to all members at least 60 days prior to the annual

membership meeting of MNA .f . The ballot shall provide provision for write-in votes for each office or position for the

MNA Board of Directors .g . A two-envelope system is used for MNA only members voting only for the MNA

Officers shall be utilized for return of ballots to ensure legality and secrecy of the vote .

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h . A three-envelope system for MNA and ANA joint members voting for both the MNA Officers and the MNA Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly shall be utilized for return of ballots to ensure legality and secrecy of vote .

i . Ballots shall be valid only if postmarked at least thirty (30) days prior to the annual membership meeting and have a name in the upper left-hand corner of the larger, white, pre-addressed envelope being mailed back to the MNA state office .

j . All ballots shall be returned to MNA state office and delivered unopened to the Chairperson of the Committee of Tellers .

k . The Committee of Tellers and its Chairperson shall be appointed by the President .l . The Committee of Tellers shall be solely responsible for counting the votes and

deciding questions, which may arise regarding the election .m . A plurality vote shall constitute an election . In case of a tie the choice shall be

determined by lot at the annual membership meeting .n . The results of the election shall be reported at the annual membership meeting .o . All nominees shall receive a letter informing them of the election results prior to the

annual membership meeting .

Section 8. Terms of Officea . The president-elect shall serve for a term of one year; followed by a term of two

years as president . He/she shall not be eligible for re-election until one full year after serving as president .

b . The immediate past president shall serve for one year following his/her term as president .

c . The treasurer-elect shall serve for a term of one year, followed by a term of two years as treasurer .

d . All other officers shall serve for a term of two years, or until their successor is elected and shall not be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms in the same office . An officer who has served more than half a term shall be considered to have served a full term .

e . The president-elect and secretary shall be elected in even-numbered years . The vice-president and treasurer-elect shall be elected in odd-numbered years .

f . Directors shall be elected biennially to serve for two years or until their successors are elected .

g . No director shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms .h . No member may serve more than eight (8) consecutive years on the Board of

Directors with the exception of a President serving the ninth year as that of the Immediate Past President .

i . Newly elected officers shall assume their duties at the close of the annual membership meeting at which their election is announced .

Section 9. Vacanciesa . In the event of a vacancy occurring in the office of president or president-elect, the

vice-president shall succeed to the vacant office for the remainder of the term .b . All other vacancies shall be filled by Board appointment in accordance with the Board

of Directors policy .

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Section 10. Executive Committeea . The officers of the MNA shall constitute the Executive Committee .b . The Board of Directors may authorize the Executive Committee to perform such

duties as the Board deems expedient between meetings of the Board .c . The Executive Committee shall meet at the call of the President or upon the written

request of three of its members . It shall make a complete report at each meeting of the Board of Directors .

d . The Executive Committee shall prepare an annual job performance evaluation for the Chief Staff Officer with input from the Board of Directors .

Section 11. Meetings and Quoruma . Quarterly meetings at a minimum shall be held at such times and places as

determined by Board .b . Special meetings may be called by the president with 24 hours notice to each

member by mail or other media, or shall be called by the president in like manner upon written request of five or more members of the Board . Special meetings shall be held at such time and place as specified in the call of the meeting .

c . Business that requires immediate action by the Board may be conducted by telecommunication .

d . Members of the Board of Directors or Committees may participate in meetings through the means of a conference call according to MNA Policy .

e . A majority of the Board of Directors, one of whom shall be the president or a vice-president, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board .

f . In the absence of a quorum, emergency action may be taken and is subject to ratification at the next scheduled meeting of the Board .

Section 12. Removal from OfficeAbsence from three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings shall constitute a resignation . The member will be notified in writing of their removal from office . The vacancy shall be filled as provided for in these Bylaws .

ARTICLE VCOMMITTEES

Section 1. Definitiona . The standing committees of MNA shall be the Bylaws and Policy Committee, the

Center for Ethics and Human Rights, the Continuing Education Approver Committee, the Continuing Education Provider Committee, the Finance Committee, the Legislative Committee, the Membership Committee, the Nominating Committee, the Practice and Education Committee, the Convention Planning Committee, the Committee on Environmental Health, and the Committee on Tellers .

b . Standing committees assume the duties specified in these Bylaws and report their findings and recommendations to the Board .

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c . The MNA Board of Directors has the authority to eliminate any standing committee except the Bylaws and Policy Committee, the Committee on Finance, the Legislative Committee, the Nominating Committee, the Committee on Tellers, and the Continuing Education Provider Committee .

Section 2. Compositiona . A committee shall consist of no fewer than three members and a majority of any

committee shall constitute a quorum .b . Committee chairpersons, except for the Nominating Committee, shall be appointed

by the President with Board approval annually within 30 days of the close of the annual membership meeting .

c . Committees shall consist of those members willing to serve .d . Absence from three consecutive meetings of a committee shall constitute a vacancy .

Committee members will be notified in writing of their removal from office . The vacancy will be filled as provided for in these Bylaws .

e . Committee members shall serve a term of at least two years .

Section 3. The Committee on Bylaws and PolicyThe Committee on Bylaws and Policy shall:a . Review the Bylaws of all District Nurses Associations (DNA), which apply for

recognition as constituent associations of MNA and report the findings to the MNA Board of Directors whose decision shall be final .

b . Solicit and study suggestions for proposed amendments to the MNA and ANA Bylaws . The committee shall prepare amendments which shall then be submitted to the membership after being reviewed by ANA’s Committee on Bylaws to ensure MNA Bylaws are harmonious with ANA Bylaws prior to being voted on by the MNA membership .

c . Serve to interpret the Bylaws when adherence to the Bylaws is questioned as a result of development and implementation of policies or procedure .

d . Review existing MNA policies at least every three years .e . Develop and revise policies as directed by the Board of Directors .

Section 4. The Center for Ethics and Human RightsThe Center for Ethics and Human Rights shall:a . Foster high standards of nursing practice . b . Work for the improvement of health for all people .c . Serve as a resource for all registered nurses in ethical decision-making in advocating

for health care .

Section 5. Continuing Education Approver CommitteeThe Continuing Education Approver committee shall: Review continuing education provider applications to ensure that applicants meet American Nurses Credentialing Center Committee on Accreditation (ANCC COA) requirements . Appointments of this committee will be named as stipulated by ANCC COA requirements .

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Section 6. Continuing Education Provider CommitteeAppointments to this committee will be named as stipulated by ANCC COA requirements . The Continuing Education Provider Committee shall:a . Assess, plan, implement and evaluate continuing education programs provided by

MNA . b . Work with DNA program planners to develop and implement continuing education

programs that meet the criteria established by ANCC COA .

Section 7. The Committee on Finance The Committee on Finance shall:a . Oversee the finances of the Association .b . Review the annual budget as prepared by the Executive Director and recommend the

budget for approval by the Board of Directors .c . Evaluate fiscal impact of the proposed programs and projects .d . Recommend and monitor financial policies .e . Include the MNA Treasurer, as Chair, the treasurers of each DNA, the Treasurer-elect

of MNA, and two members-at-large who will serve an alternating term of two years .

Section 8. Legislative CommitteeThe Legislative Committee shall:a . Recommend health care legislation for the state of Maryland .b . Monitor health care legislation in the state .c . Prepare and submit legislative platform for Board of Directors approval . Serve as

advocates for the MNA legislative platform .d . Prepare and submit an evaluation of MNA lobbyist to the Board of Directors .

Section 9. Membership CommitteeThe Membership Committee shall:a . Identify strategies to increase and retain membership .b . Identify situation/problems and issues within DNAs which impact membership .

Section 10. Nominating CommitteeThe Nominating Committee shall:a . Seek qualified candidates for MNA offices and the MNA representatives to the ANA

Membership Assembly .b . Submit two separate ballots to the MNA Board of Directors . One ballot for the MNA

Officers and a separate ballot for the MNA Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly .

c . Implement policies and procedures for nominations and elections as established by the MNA Board of Directors or as provided for in these Bylaws .

Section 11. Practice and Education CommitteeThe Practice and Education Committee shall:a . Identify, monitor and report on current practice and education issues, trends, and

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b . Collaborate with other practice specialties, including Maryland Board of Nursing and MNA organizational affiliates on practice and education issues .

c . Recommend positions on related policies to the MNA Board of Directors .

Section 12. Convention Planning CommitteeThe Convention Planning Committee shall:a . Identify the theme for the annual MNA Convention and submit the theme to the

Board of Directors for approval .b . Evaluate and make recommendations to the Board of Directors for the convention

site and registration fees .c . Plan the educational and membership events of the annual convention .d . Evaluate each convention within 90 days and submit an evaluation report to the

Board of Directors .

Section 13. Environmental Health CommitteeThe Committee on Environmental Health shall:a . Serve as a resource to the Legislative Committee on matters related to environmental

health .b . Review matters of interest on state and national levels regarding the environment as it

relates to health .c . Advocate for health initiatives related to the environment that have been approved by

the MNA Board of Directors .

Section 14. Committee of Tellers The Committee of Tellers shall:a . Receive the ballots returned from the MNA voting membership .b . Establish validity of the ballots based on eligibility to vote and postmark on the

envelopes .c . Count the ballots and determine who has been elected to MNA offices and the MNA

Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly .d . Establish the alternate ranking for the MNA Representatives to the ANA Membership

Assembly .

Section 15. Special Committees Special Committees shall be appointed by the Board as the membership or the Board deems necessary .

ARTICLE VIDUES

Section 1. Amount of Duesa . The membership shall establish the MNA dues for both full and state only members .b . In the event that the rate of dues payable to ANA is changed, any such change shall

be automatically included in the dues owed by an MNA and ANA joint member (full member) .

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c . MNA shall remit a portion of the MNA state only dues to ANA which shall be equal to the amount ANA remits to MNA for ANA direct members in accordance with the ANA dues policy established by the ANA Membership Assembly and per written agreement between MNA and ANA .

Section 2. Notification of ChangeMembers will be notified at least 30 days prior to a general or special in person meeting or 15 days prior to an electronic special meeting of MNA .

Section 3. VoteDues shall be established by a majority vote of the membership present and voting at a general or special meeting .

Section 4. Paymenta . Dues for MNA shall be for a membership of twelve (12) consecutive months and shall

be paid in accordance with MNA and ANA policies .b . No monies shall be refunded or additional monies collected when a change of dues

category is made within a membership year .

ARTICLE VII STATE OFFICE AND CHIEF STAFF OFFICER

Section 1. State OfficeMNA shall maintain a state headquarters office that shall constitute a permanent repository for MNA records and shall carry out the procedures and policies of the MNA .

Section 2. Chief Staff Officera . The Board of Directors shall delegate to the Chief Staff Officer the authority to

manage the association according to policies established by the membership and the Board of Directors .

b . The Chief Staff Officer shall be accountable to the Board of Directors .c . The Chief Staff Officer will employ, direct, define duties, evaluate at least annually,

promote, and terminate staff of the Association . The Board of Directors will be kept informed by the Chief Staff Officer of the employment, performance, and termination of staff .

d . The Chief Staff Officer may represent the association and serve as the spokesperson on matters of established policy and positions .

e . The Chief Staff Officer shall provide a general orientation for all elected and appointed officials .

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ARTICLE VIIIMNA NEWS PERIODICAL

The Maryland Nurse shall be the official publication of this Association and shall be provided to each member by the Maryland Nurses Association in print or electronic format .

ARTICLE IXAMENDMENTS

Section 1. Amendments with Noticea . The Bylaws may be amended at any business meeting by a two-thirds vote of

the membership present, eligible to vote, and voting . The membership of this Association shall be notified of intent to amend Bylaws and provided with proposed amendments at least 60 days prior to the membership or special meeting at which the amendments are to be proposed .

b . The Bylaws may be amended at any time by a two-thirds majority vote of the membership voting by mail ballot . The Board of Directors has the discretion to provide for mail balloting under rules and procedures it shall adopt .

Section 2. Amendments without NoticeThe Bylaws may be amended without previous notice at any annual membership meeting by ninety-nine percent of the membership present, eligible to vote, and voting .

ARTICLE XPARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The rules contained in the current edition of “Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised” shall govern meetings of this association in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these Bylaws .

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GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMNS

ANA American Nurses Association

AOM Associate Organizational Member – A nursing organization with a formal relationship with ANA, e .g ., CAN, UAN .

BOD Board of Directors, also referred to as The Board – The corporate body of officers and directors with corporate and fiduciary responsibilities .

C/SNA Constituent and State Nurses Association of ANA - The new designation for state nurses associations . MNA is a C/SNA of ANA .

DNA District Nurses Association – MNA designation for constituent organizations .

MA Membership Assembly – composed of representatives from the Constituent/State Nurses Associations and Individual Member Division . The ANA governing and voting body on policy and positions that support ANA programs .

MANS Maryland Association of Nursing Students

OA Organizational Affiliate – A nursing organization that meets the criteria for affiliate status with MNA or ANA

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2015 – 2016 Working BudgetApproved by the Board of Directors May 28, 2015

*Note: Income from the Bank of America affinity credit card program ended February 2013. The amount of that income ($50,000) is difficult to replace in one year. MNA’s membership should be aware that the association is on solid financial ground with

its investments and reserve accounts.

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Organizational Affiliates

Emergency Nurses Association (August 2009)Maryland Academy of Advance Practice CliniciansMaryland Association of Chemical Dependency Nurses (January 2006)Maryland Association of Nurse Anesthetists (February 2003)Maryland Association of School Health Nurses (January 1998)Maryland Council of Public Health Nursing Washington County Health Department Directors

(November 2001)Maryland Organization of Nurse Executives (July 2011)Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland, Inc . (February 2003)Philippine Nurses Association Maryland Chapter (January 2010)Seneca Valley of Maryland Association of Occupational Health Nurses (January 2003)

Organizational AffiliateOverview and Procedure

The Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) promotes excellence in the nursing profession with a culture of camaraderie, mentoring, diversity and respect for colleagues . We provide programs and educational development for continued personal and career growth . As the voice for nursing in Maryland, we advocate for policy supporting the highest quality care .

Criteria for Affiliation For consideration as an organizational affiliate, the applicant organization must have:

• Approved bylaws with a mission, purpose and functions that are harmonious with that of MNA

• A governing body and a membership that is composed of a majority of Registered Nurses

Benefits of Affiliation Each organizational affiliate in good standing is entitled to:

• One voting seat on each of the following MNA Committees: Legislative, Environmental Health, Practice & Education, Workplace Advocacy and Center for Ethics & Human Rights

• Reach 40,000+ Maryland Registered Nurses via a dedicated column in The Maryland Nurse

• Promote Organizational Affiliate’s special events via MNA member email blast• MNA membership rates for MNA sponsored continuing education including

Annual Convention• Invitations to special events & opportunities to co-sponsor events with MNA• One copy of regular and special publications of MNA• Opportunity to request time on the agenda of the MNA Board of Directors• Link to Organizational Affiliate’s web site on MNA web site

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• Access to teleconferencing services with a pre-assigned code; billed for payment monthly at cost

• 20% discount on vendor space at MNA events• 10% discount for CE activity approval process

Organizational Affiliate’s responsibilities:• Provide a key contact person authorized to commit organization’s funds• Provide officers’ contact information• Not be a labor organization• Inform MNA Headquarters when new officers are elected along with names and

contact information• Submit timely reimbursements and payments to MNA for annual fees and for

fees for service• Adhere to all deadlines (for submissions to newsletter, etc.)

MNA’s responsibilities:• Follow MNA’s Board approval process• Be timely and responsive to requests from organizational affiliate’s official

contact• Keep organizational affiliate’s leadership aware of: key contact person(s) at MNA

to request services; invoicing and collection of annual fees and fees for services; and deadlines for newsletter submission

Contractual Services for Professional Membership ServicesContractual services will be negotiated on an individual basis with each Organizational Affiliate . Contractual service fees will be based upon a fee structure for each service approved annually by the MNA Board of Directors . Contractual Services are contingent upon the availability of MNA staff and other resources to deliver such services:

• Maintenance of membership and or mailing lists• Mailbox and phone answering services• Bookkeeping services• Mailing services• Teleconference services • Board room meeting space by reservation and based on availability

Application for AffiliationEach organization seeking affiliate status with the Maryland Nurses Association must complete an application for affiliation and submit the following:

• A copy of the most current bylaws• A statement of purpose, mission and functions • A roster of the current officers, including term of office and contact information,

the majority of which must be RNs, and identification of professional credentials• An approved motion (signed and dated) from the governing body seeking

affiliation• A statement affirming the majority of members to be registered nurses with

a breakdown by number of the total membership . (i .e . RNs 50; LPNs 4; total membership 54)

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Bylaws and Policy Committee

Committee Members:Linda J . Stierle, MSN, RN, Chair (Member, ANA COB) … . . District 2Nancy S . Goldstein, DNP, ANP-BC, RNC … . . District 2Donna Downing – Corddry, BSN, RN (DNA 3 BOD Secretary/Rep to MNA BOD; MNA Ethics and Program & Education Committees; President, Nursing Foundation of Maryland) … . . District 3

Meeting Schedule:Monthly and as needed

Highlights of July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015:• Received all eight proposed 2014 District Nurses Associations (DNA) Bylaws during calendar

year 2014, reviewed them for compliance with the MNA Board of Directors (BOD) approved Generic District Bylaws Template, and recommended approval by the MNA BOD once compliance was demonstrated .○ DNA 1 … MNA BOD approved the proposed 2014 DNA 1 Bylaws in February 2014; the

DNA 1 membership adopted the amended DNA 1 Bylaws on April 25, 2014 .○ DNA 2 … MNA BOD approved the proposed 2014 DNA 2 Bylaws in April 2014; DNA 2

membership adopted the amended DNA 2 Bylaws on November 06, 2014 .○ DNA 3 … MNA BOD approved the proposed 2014 DNA 3 Bylaws in August 2014; DNA 3

membership adopted the amended DNA 3 Bylaws on November 05, 2014 .○ DNA 4 … MNA BOD approved the proposed 2014 DNA 4 Bylaws in June 2014; the DNA 4

membership adopted the amended DNA 4 Bylaws on September 03, 2014 .○ DNA 5 … MNA BOD approved the proposed 2014 DNA 5 Bylaws in August 2014; DNA 5

membership adopted the amended DNA 5 Bylaws on November12, 2014 .○ DNA 7 … MNA BOD approved the proposed 2014 DNA 7 Bylaws in August 2014; DNA 7

membership adopted the amended DNA 7 Bylaws on November 13, 2014 .○ DNA 8 … MNA BOD approved the proposed 2014 DNA 8 Bylaws in August 2014, DNA 8

membership adopt the amended DNA 8 Bylaws on December 03, 2014 .○ DNA 9 … MNA BOD approved the proposed 2014 DNA 9 Bylaws in March 2014; DNA 9

membership will adopted the amended DNA 9 Bylaws on September 30, 2014 .• Sent MNA COB&P Appointment Letters to both committee members who consented to serve

on the MNA COB&P for the next two years; terms started November 2014 and end October 2016 . Chair reappointed by MNA BOD for additional year (Nov 2014 – Oct 2015) .

• Followed up with each DNA President regarding the three final actions needed by each DNA to complete the DNA Bylaws Revision process:○ Record the adoption of the amended DNA Bylaws in the DNA Minutes from the DNA

Membership Meeting; the Minutes need to address the details of the discussion and voting on the Bylaws .

○ Send an electronic copy of the adopted DNA Bylaws to MNA with the date the membership adopted the DNA Bylaws on the final page of the Bylaws .

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○ Include in the DNA Annual Report to MNA the date the DNA Membership adopted the amended DNA Bylaws .

• Reviewed and revised the June 2013 MNA Policy on Standing Rules for the Committee on Nominations . The revisions addressed a need for at least two candidates for each of the Membership Assembly Representatives to assure at least one alternate for each position . Also, added language addressing when MNA conducts the DNA elections in conjunction with the annual MNA elections for the vacant MNA Officer positions and the vacant ANA Membership Assembly Representative position from MNA . The revisions were approved by the MNA BOD on January 15, 2015 .

• Reviewed and revised the June 2013 MNA Policy on Election of ANA Membership Assembly Representatives by adding Alternates to the title and throughout the policy to more accurately reflect their important role in representing MNA at the ANA Membership Assembly . Added language addressing how MNA will be represented when neither the elected Representative nor the elected Alternate to that position can attend the ANA Membership Assembly . The additions were approved by the MNA BOD on January 15, 2015 .

• Received the 2015 Proposed Amendments to the 2013 ANA Bylaws on 26 March 2015 from the ANA COB along with a questionnaire requesting responses to specific questions as well as comments on the proposed amendments by April 29, 2015 .○ Prepared a draft response for the MNA COB&P to facilitate the analysis of the proposed

ANA Bylaws . The draft was then edited based on discussion during a COB&P Conference Call and email exchanges during early April .

○ Conducted a specially convened MNA BOD Conference Call which also included the MNA – At - Large Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly on April 23, 2015 to review the MNA COB&P Draft Response to the ANA COB regarding MNA’s comments addressing the 2015 proposed amendments to the current ANA Bylaws . Revisions were made based on the dialogue of the participants which were then approved by the MNA BOD via email voting . MNA’s CSO sent MNA’s response to the ANA COB on April 29, 2015 .

PLANS for the MNA COB&P between July 01, 2015 and June 30, 2016:

• Prepare recommended responses for the MNA Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly for each of the noticed eleven (11) proposed Bylaws Amendments to the current ANA Bylaws .

• Revise and update MNA Bylaws (Oct 2013) and Policies to bring them into compliance with any proposed Amendments adopted by the ANA Membership Assembly in July 2015 .

• Develop a prioritized list of the MNA Policies that need to be reviewed and updated over the next three years (2015 – 2017) .

• Identify any gaps in MNA Policies that might need to be addressed.

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MNA Continuing Education Approver Committee

Committee Members:

Purpose:The Maryland Nurses Association Continuing Education Approver committee has the responsibility for ensuring continuing education applications meet the American Nurses Credentialing Commission on Accreditation standards . The committee’s overall goal is to supply the nursing profession with the highest standards of continuing education activities as an accredited Approver unit following the ANCC-COA criteria .

Meeting Schedule:As needed (usually 2 times yearly)

Highlights of 2014 – 2015:• Presented session entitled “Preparing an application for contact hours or provider status for

your continuing education activities” at MNA’s 2014 Annual Convention . This activity was not only promoted to nurses in our membership, but offered to prospective and existing applicants interested in seeking contact hours for activities or for a refresher course .

• It was a busy year for Continuing Education gaining the highest annual revenue amount which was in excess of $55,000 . We continue to maintain and increase our relationships with the nurse educators seeking contact hours for quality education .

• MNA has started the re-application process for accreditation for the Approver Unit. This process not only maintains our accreditation status but ensures that we remain current and consistent with the ANCC criteria and requirements for providing quality nursing continuing education activities and practices .

• Re-evaluated and revised approver unit’s quality outcome measures specific to approver unit and nursing professional development .

• Committee members’ continue to participate in ANCC conference calls and workshops. • The committee reviewed 149 Provider Paced Activities; 61 Learner Paced Activities and

4 Approved Provider applications in the past year .

I’d like to offer my continuing thanks to the committee members for their hard work preparing for all the applications they so conscientiously reviewed!

Janice Agazio

Janice Agazio, PhD, CRNP, RN, Chairperson Denise Moore, PhD, APRN-BCJanet Cogliano, DNSc, RN, GCNS- BC Gloria Moretz, FNP-BC, CRNP Lynnae Elliotte, MSN, RN, CPAN Barbara Lubejko, RN, MSElizabeth Crusse, MS, MA, RN Joann Oliver, MNEd, RN, CNEYvonne Coleman, MS, RN Vicki Kent, PhD, RNNancy McCaslin, MS, C, RN Ann Wilson, MS, RN

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MNA Continuing Education Provider Committee

Committee Members/Designated Nurse Planners:Denise A . Moore, PhD, APRN-BC, Chair/Lead Nurse PlannerD1: VacantD2: Denise Moore, PhD, APRN-BC D3: Vacant D4: Phyllis L . Brodsky, MS, RNC D5: Beth Tordella, MS, RND7: Barbara Biedrzycki, RN, MSN, CRNP, CCRP, AOCNP D8: Mary Beachley, MS, RN, CNAAD9: Mary Emma Middleton, RN, MS, CRNP

Purpose:Advance the profession of nursing and the knowledge of nurses through continuing education activities .

Support nurses in meeting their responsibility to build on their basic preparation and participate in life-long learning .

Provide oversight to ensure that continuing education provided through and by MNA meets the standards established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation .

Meeting Schedule:Annually at the MNA Convention

Highlights of 2014 – 2015:• Successful obtained re-accreditation with ANCC as a Provider for Continuing Nursing

Education• Began training and increased responsibilities of the newly appointed Committee Co-Chair• Updated continuing education provider committee documentation packet based on ANCC

Accreditation Program updates• Developed 6 CNE activities provided by MNA and affiliate Districts

Denise A. Moore

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MNA Editorial Board

Committee Members:Beverly Lang MScN, RN, ANP-BC, EditorLinda Cook, PhD, RN, CCRN, CCNSCheryl Harrow, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, IBCLCNaomi (Bea) Himmelwright-Lamm EdD, RN Janice Hoffmann PhD, RN, ANEFDenise A . Moore PhD, APRN-BC Patricia Travis PhD, RN, CCRPLinda Stierle, MSN, RNCharlotte Wood, PhD, RN

The Maryland Nurse is published quarterly and is the official publication of the MNA and is circulated to all registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and student nurses in Maryland . We welcome original articles and submissions for publication . The Editorial Board reviews all refereed submissions . Each issue focuses on Maryland nurses, student nurses, nursing practice, nursing education, employment, and articles of interest to nurses .

Issue 1 (November, December 2014, January 2015) focused on highlights from the MNA Convention, including the Awards Luncheon, an article on simulation, Nursing Schools/Education, a Letter to the Editor about the importance of influenza vaccination, Nurses in the News, an article on plant-based diet, and included an article about the newly appointed Executive Director for the MBON, as well as several articles of interest .

Issue 2 (February, March, April 2015) featured an article on the ranking of nursing as most honest and ethical, a thank you to outgoing Board Members, an article on the Full Practice Authority Bill for nurse practitioners, a piece on the 2015 AANP State Awards, an article on a medical mission trip, MANS Corner, Nurses in the News, District News and Schools of Nursing/Education news;

Issue 3 (May, June, July 2015) featured nurses selected for the 2015 Baltimore Top Nurses Awards, pictures from Lobby Night 2015, an article on Nurse/Physician collaboration, Nurses in the News, Schools of Nursing/Education news, MANS Corner, and a piece on the 2015 MNA Annual Awards .

Issue 4 (August, September, October 2015) featured Convention registration materials, Nursing Foundation Scholarship information, Nurses in the News, Schools of Nursing/Education news, MANS Corner, and several informational articles .

Dr . Charlotte Wood will be assuming the position of Editor for The Maryland Nurse as of August 2015 . I will continue to contribute to The Maryland Nurse as a member of the Editorial Board and thank all Maryland nurses for their support and contributions to the journal .

The Maryland Nurse encourages all nurses and student nurses to submit articles of interest to TheMarylandNurse@gmail .com .

Beverly Lang

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MNA Center for Ethics and Human Rights

Committee Members:Chairperson: Tina Reinckens, RN, BSN, MA (voluntarily resigned due to Relocation, April 2015) Ellen Rice, RN, PhD (assumed role per member vote, April 2015)Co-Chairperson: Lorraine Huber, MSN, RN, PMNE-CNORSecretary: Open

2014–2015 MembersBeatrice Grant, BSN Brandy Brown, MA, BSN, RNDoris Watson RN,MSN Donna Downing-Corddry, BSN, RN, CAPAMary Bogdan, BSN, RN Deb Wilson, RNLisa Barkley, MSN, RN

Meeting Schedule:The Third Monday of the month

Purpose:The MNA Center for Ethics and Human Rights:

• Provides healthcare ethics educational opportunities.• Facilitates identification and analysis of ethical issues faced by registered nurses, other healthcare

providers, patients, and families in the state through a variety of activities . • Fosters collaboration and communication related to healthcare ethics among various healthcare

disciplines as well as lay communities in the state .• Supports the MNA Legislative committee in its efforts to advocate for human rights issues that influence

the health and well-being of Maryland citizens .

ActivitiesIn the last year, the Ethics and Human Rights Committee has been engaged in the following activities in support of the Maryland Nurses Association:

1 . Change in leadership of the Ethics and Human Rights Committee: In April, longstanding Chair of the Committee, Justina Reinkens, voluntarily withdrew from the Committee due to relocation to Florida . Ellen Rice was voted by members to replace as Chair of the Committee .

2 . Expanding membership of the Committee: the Committee continues to actively recruit for new members . Four new members have joined in the last year- Lisa Barkley and Brandy Brown, Donna Downing-Corddry, and Ellen Rice . There are a total of 9 active members at this time .

3 . Expanding ethics education to the Maryland Nursing community: The Committee agreed to develop articles on Nursing and Ethics for submission to the Maryland Nurse on a quarterly basis . Two committee members are currently working on a submission regarding Ethical Practice and Nursing Continuing Education .

4 . Participation in the MNA annual meeting: The Committee’s group presentation on the ANA’s Code of Ethics was accepted for the MNA annual meeting . In addition, a Committee member is submitting a poster presentation for consideration .

5 . Goals for 2015-2016: Recruit a minimum four additional members; submit an article for consideration for each issue of the Maryland Nurse; present at MNA’s annual conference; present at a minimum of two nursing community events; explore options for a Committee internet page/social media opportunities .

Respectfully submitted,Ellen Rice, RN, PhD, Chair

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MNA Finance Committee

Chair:Linda Cook, PhD, RN, CCRN, CCNS – Treasurer

Committee Members:Janice Hoffman, RN, PhD, ANEF – President

District Treasurers:District 1 – Renate Gaither, RN District 2 – Tina Reinckens, RN, BSN, MADistrict 3 – Stacy McLean, MS, RNDistrict 4 – VacantDistrict 5 – Elizabeth MacKessey-Lloyd . MS, RNDistrict 7 – Barbara Biedrzycki, PhD, RN, AOCNP, CRNP District 8 – Joan Fortney, BSN, MHA, RN, CENDistrict 9 – Alvina Bass, RN

Purpose:To assure that the financial management of the Association is keeping up with current methodology providing fiscal integrity, planning and evaluation .

Treasurer:• Treasurer attended each monthly Board meeting and presented the monthly Treasurer’s

Report .• The Treasurer, President, President-Elect and Executive Director met to determine which

type of financial review would be conducted for the fiscal year and recommended to the Board of Directors that a compilation be conducted .

• The Treasurer and Executive Director, with input from the Finance Committee prepared and presented a budget to the MNA Board, which was approved .

Meeting Schedule:• Met two times by conference call – April 9 and April 30, 2015

At the April 9th meeting, information was shared by Ed Suddath regarding the Committee’s roles and responsibilities as well as the District Treasurer’s responsibilities . The Committee was asked if anyone needed “Finance 101” . It seemed that no one really needed this type of information .

The 2015 MNA election cycle includes the election of a Treasurer-Elect . Everyone was asked to consider nominees for this position .

The MNA budget process was explained . A draft budget for fiscal year 2015-2016 will be presented at the next committee meeting . Budgets and financial reports for the Districts were

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briefly discussed . Most District Bylaws state that the District Treasurer should prepare a budget and present it to the District’s Board of Directors . It seemed that some of the Districts are not using budgets at this time . Revenue generation was also briefly discussed .

The Committee was reminded of the timeline for completing the 990 e-Cards for the IRS .

It was announced that the 112th Annual Convention would be held on October 22-23, 2015 at the Conference Center at the Maritime Institute in Linthicum Heights, MD .

At the April 30th meeting, the FY 15-16 budget was discussed in detail . After a brief Q & A, Linda Cook called for a motion to approve the budget as presented . Lynn MacKessy-Lloyd moved that the FY 15-16 budget be approved by the Board of Directors . Barbara Biedrzycki seconded the motion . The motion carried unanimously .

The Finance Committee prepared a motion that the MNA Board of Directors approve the FY 15-16 budget as presented .

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MNA Legislative Committee

Chair:Mary Kay DeMarco, PhD, RN, CNE

Committee Members:

Meeting Schedule: During the Legislative Session, the Committee has standing meetings every other week on Mondays, and as needed . During the interim, the Committee meets monthly on Mondays .

Purpose:Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) supports an integrative legislative approach that focuses on registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, healthcare consumers, and the healthcare system .

The MNA legislative committee supports initiatives that:• Promote quality nursing care through education and licensure.• Address nursing recruitment, retention, and diversity.• Address the long-term workforce shortage including the faculty shortage.• Ensure and protect the rights of nurses to provide quality care within their full scope of

nursing practice .• Promote healthcare consumer safety, access to care, education, and self-determination.• Promote safety in the workplace.• Advocate expanding nursing roles in health care reform legislation and initiatives.

The committee took a position on over 35 bills during the 2015 Legislative session .

The following table gives a snapshot of positions:

Pat Travis, RN, PhD, CCRPMary Beachley RN, BSNRosemary Mortimer, RN, MS, MSEd, CCBEDonna Zankowski, COHN, RNBarbara Bosah, RNMichele Gleitsmann, MSN, PMHCNS-BCCathleen Campbell, RNTheresa Card, RNMarcella Leath, RN, BSN, CPTCClaire Bode, MS, CRNP, RNHershaw Davis, MSN, RN

Cindy Bennoit, BSN, RNPaxson Barker, PhD, MS, BS, RN Luke Michaelson RN, PhD Janice Hoffman PhD, RN, ANEFChristie Simon-Waterman, MSN, CRNPVeronica Gutchell, DNP, CNS, CRNPVirginia Alinsao, MS, MBA, RNLorraine Diana, MS, RN, CRNPJosie Ogaitis, RN, MSKathy Ogle, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNE

MNA Supported Bills that passed

Opposed bills that did not pass

Supported bills that did not pass

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The following bills became law and were supported by MNA:

HB 999/SB 723 – Certified Nurse Practitioners - Authority to Practice

Repeals attestation requirement for NPs Requires a new applicant for initial certification as NP to identify on application a mentor with whom will collaborate and consult for first 18 months; Mentor may be an NP or physician with at least 3 years clinical practice experience .

HB 716/SB 347 – Health Occupations - Prescriber-Pharmacist Agreements and Therapy Management Contracts

Adds podiatrists and APRNs with prescriptive authority to the list of prescribers authorized to enter into a prescriber-pharmacist agreement or a therapy management contract that is disease-state specific [existing law is physicians only) .

HB 58 – Health Occupations – Members of Boards and Advisory Committees – Prohibition Against Concurrent Service: Prohibits members of boards of professional associations from serving on health occupation boards and related advisory committees . MNA successfully obtained clarifying amendments to ensure that MNA board members would not be prohibited from serving on ad-hoc advisory committees .

HB 945/SB 626 – Registered Nurses - Local Health Departments - Requirements for Personally Preparing and Dispensing Drugs and Devices

Creates new subtitle governing the dispensing and prescribing of drugs and devices by RNs in local health departments for overdose response, expedited partner therapy, or patients needing communicable disease, SUD, family planning, or reproductive health services .

Supported Environmental Bills:

HB 449 (SB 409) – Environment - Hydraulic Fracturing - Protect Our Health and Communities

HB 458 – Environment - Exploration and Production Waste and Waste from Hydraulic Fracturing

These bills create taskforces where MNA will have representation:

SB 187Workgroup to Study Access to Obstetric Services

HB 739/SB 74Task Force to Study Maternal Mental Health

SB 297Task Force on Family Caregiving and Long-Term Supports

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2015 Events

Webinars

Two webinars were held this year to inform MNA members on legislative issues .

Lobbyist Robyn Elliott’s firm, Public Policy Partners, presented the Webinars . The first webinar highlighted the bills for MNA’s nurses night in Annapolis and the second highlighted the outcomes of the legislative session . Attendance was small, but the events were well received . The webinars will be promoted in advance before next year’s events .

Nurses Night in Annapolis

A small registration fee was assessed this year . There were 242 nurses registered and 98 non-attendees . The weather had a major impact on attendance and it was difficult to determine if the registration fee helped with attendance .

The reviews of the event were very positive . Participants felt well informed on the issues .

Committee members are reviewing the following regulations:

Regulations for Delegation of Nursing Functions for Youth Camps

Regulation for Assisting Living Facilities

Lobbyist Robyn Elliott was instrumental in the work of the committee .

Call to Action: The MNA Legislative Committee is seeking subject matter experts (all issues) to advise/participate .

Interested persons should contact Mary Kay DeMarco at mdemarco@ccbmd .edu .

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2014 – 2015 Legislative Platform

Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) supports an integrative legislative approach that focuses on registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, healthcare consumers and the healthcare system .

MNA supports initiatives that:

○ Promote quality nursing care through education and licensure .○ Address nursing recruitment, retention and diversity .○ Address the long-term workforce shortage including the faculty shortage .○ Ensure and protect the rights of nurses to provide quality care within their full scope of

nursing practice .○ Promote healthcare consumer safety, access to care, education, and self-determination .○ Promote safety in the workplace .○ Advocate expanding nursing roles in health care reform legislation and initiatives .○ MNA supports initiatives that introduce appropriate legislation to the Maryland General

Assembly .

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MNA Environmental Health Committee

Acting Chair:Karin Russ, MS, RN, BSN

Committee Members:

Meeting Schedule:Meetings take place the fourth Monday of the month, from 7:00-8:00 pm

Committee’s Purpose:The purpose of the Environmental Health Committee is to provide a forum for nurses to collaborate on initiatives that reduce environmental exposures for hospital workers and protect the public’s health from environmental hazards .

Karin Russ

Maureen Archibald, MS, RGN, RMN, RN Paxson Barker, PhD, MS, BS, RN Jennifer Browne, RNCarol Chandler, MSN, BA, RNLena Choudhary, BA, BS, BS, JD, RN Liz Clark, RNLisa Ann Coleman, BSN, RN, ACLS Marian Condon, MS, BSN, RN Colleen Cusick, RN, MBA, CMRP DiJulia, RN, BSN, CCRNLori Edwards, PhD, MS, RN Joanne Evans, RN, MEd, CSMary Jo Harris, RN, BSN, CCRN Jason Jonas Hart, MS, RNCarol Heckman, BSN, RN Tracy Holcomb, BSN, RNLorraine Huber, MSN, RN, PMNE-CNORLuke Michaelson, PhD, MS, BSN, RNKate Scott, MS, RNNina Sharma, RNCharlotte Wallace, BSN, RNCatherine Ware, RN, BSN, CCRN, CPANKristen Welker-Hood, ScD, BSN, RN

Katie Huffling, RN, MS, CNM Karen Huss, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAAN, FAAAAI, FAHASuzanne Jacobson, BSN, RN, CENLisa Jordan, PhD, MS, BSN, RN Trisha Kendall, MS, RN, OCN Stacy Kreger, BSN, RNLoida Lacson, BSN, CCRNKate Painter, RN, BS, CAPALissah Dunston, RNColleen Duerr, BSN, RN Janel Parham, MS, BSN, RNBarbara Friend, PhD, MS, RN Nicole Fox, BSN, RNSuzanne Fox, BSN, RNElise Handelman, RN, MEd, COHN-SKate Painter, RN, BS, CAPA Janel Parham, MS, BSN, RN Roneet Mallin, RN, MPH Debra Marsch, BSN, RN Diann Rocha, BSN, RNDonna Zankowski, RN, COHN

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Highlights 2014-2015: The MNA Environmental Health Committee is dedicated to protecting the health of nurses and the public from toxic hazards in the workplace and the community . To that end, Environmental Health Committee members were active this year in writing testimony and going to Annapolis and Washington, D .C . to provide verbal testimony in support of several bills aimed at reducing hazardous exposures . The Environmental Health Committee collaborated with the MNA Legislative Committee to register a position of SUPPORT for the following bills in the 2015 Maryland General Assembly session:

In addition, MNA Environmental Health Committee member, Charlotte Wallace, MS, RN, served on the White House Panel on the Impacts of Climate Change on Public Health in April 2015 .

https://www .youtube .com/watch?v=Gc7tSG4e5sg

Bill Hearing Date Nurse Testifying Outcome

SB 470 – Antibiotic Drug Usage - Food-Producing Animals

March 3, 2015 Pat McLaine, DrPH, MPH, RN

Committee Hearing: Unfavorable, withdrawn .

HB 701 – Cattle, Swine, and Poultry – Use of Anti-microbial Drugs

March 13, 2015 Pat McLaine, DrPH, MPH, RN

Committee Hearing: Unfavorable, withdrawn .

SB 409 – Protecting our Health and Community Act . This bill establishes a moratorium on hydraulic fracking in the state of Maryland .

March 3, 2015 Katie Huffling, CNM, MS, RN: Paxson Barker, PhD, MS, RN

Passed both Houses and Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution – Chapter 480 .

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MNA Practice & Education Committee

Purpose:The Maryland Nurses Association Practice and Education Committee’s roles are to serve its constituency by: 1) identifying, monitoring, and responding to issues that arise from and relateto professional nursing practice and education within the state of Maryland; 2) collaborating with other practice specialties, the Maryland Board of Nursing; and MNA organizational affiliates on practice and education issues; and, 3) recommending positions on related policies to the MNA Board .

Interested in serving on MNA’s Practice and Education Committee?

Clinicians, educators, researchers, and administrators are all welcome . Committee’s communication is through e-mail and every other month conference calls .

Contact Barb Biedrzycki at NPBiedrzycki@aol .com; Amy Daniels at daniels@son .umaryland .eduor MNA to become involved!

MNA Membership Committee

Purpose:The Membership Committee creates strategies to increase and retain members . This Committee also addresses situations, problems and issues within District Nurses Associations that impact membership and retention .

Interested in serving on MNA’s Membership Committee? Contact Ed Suddath, Chief Staff Officer at esuddath@marylandrn .org or 410-944-5800 .

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MNA State Nominating Committee

Members:Cathy Gibson, BSN, RNC-OB; Chairperson Nayna Philipsen, JD, PhD, RN, CFE, FACCEJeanie Seifarth, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC Carol Fickinger, BSN, RNMadelyn Danner, MS, RN, CEN Debra Disbrow, MSN, RN

Meeting Schedule:The 2015 MNA Nominating Committee Chaired by Cathy Gibson three times via conference calls: June 11, 25 and July 27, 2015 .

Highlights 2014 – 2015:The members of the Committee were reminded that all discussions/communications were to be kept in confidence and the work of the Committee was totally confidential . Members were asked to provide suggestions on members to run for offices of Vice President, and Treasurer-Elect . The Committee was also asked to provide suggestions for candidates to run for the MNA Member-at-Large Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly .

All members were requested to talk with members of their Districts and other members to encourage more participation in the process . The Committee endeavored to have two names for each position . Members who have expressed interest in certain offices were encouraged to get their paperwork in to the office by the deadline of July 21, 2015 .

The Nominating Committee placed in nomination the names of:

Vice President

Karen E . B . Evans MSN, RN-BC, SD-CLTC Charlotte M . Wood, PhD, MSN, MBA, RN

Treasurer-Elect

Barbara A . Biedrzycki, PhD, RN, MSN, CRNP, AOCNP® Michele Dickson DNP, RN, CNE

MNA Member-at-Large Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly

Denise Moore, PhD, APRN-BC Rosemary Mortimer, RN, MS, MSEd, CCBE Christie Simon-Waterman, RN, MSN, CRNP

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MNA Political Action Committee

Members:Rosemary Mortimer, RN, MS, MSEd, CCBE, ChairLinda Costa, PhD, RN, NEA-BCLinda DeVries, RN, CRNFANeysa Ernest, MSN, RN

Highlights 2014 – 2015:The MNA PAC met via conference call several times last fall . We emailed a questionnaire to each of the candidates for Maryland Senate and House for the General Election held in November .

The questionnaire was also posted on the MNA web site so that our members would know what questions we asked the candidates .

The members of the committee received the responses and then ranked the candidates according to their responses . We discussed as a committee our rankings and who to endorse .

The MNA PAC endorsed the following people in the general elections in November:

Senate District 37 Adelaide C . Eckardt Republican District 44 Shirley Nathan-Pulliam Democrat

House District 2 A Charles Bailey Democrat District 4 Gene Stanton Democrat District 5 Susan Krebs Republican District 9 A James Morrow Democrat District 9 B Tom Coale Democrat District 11 Dan Morhaim Democrat District 14 Eric Luedtke Democrat District 16 Ariane Kelly Democrat District 23 A Geraldine Valentino-Smith Democrat District 28 Edith J . Patterson Democrat District 35 B Teresa Reilly Republican

Our committee could use some new members and some ideas on fundraising as our lack of funds does restrict our activities .

Respectfully submitted,

Rosemary E .S . Mortimer

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Code of Ethics for Nurses

The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every individual unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems .

The nurse’s primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family group or community .

The nurse promotes, advocates for and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient .

The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegate of tasks consistent with the nurses’ obligation to provide optimum patient care .

The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to preserve integrity and safety, to maintain competence and to continue personal and professional growth .

The nurse participates in establishing, maintaining and improving healthcare environments and conditions of employment conducive to the provision of quality healthcare consistent with the values of the profession through individual and collective action .

The nurse participants in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education, administration, and knowledge development .

The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs .

The profession of nursing, as represented by associations and their members, is responsible for articulating nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of the profession and its practice and for shaping social policy .

Adopted ANA House of Delegates June 2001

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The American Nurses Association’sBill of Rights

For Registered Nurses

Registered nurses promote and restore health, prevent illness and protect the people entrusted to their care . They work to alleviate the suffering experienced by individuals, families, groups and communities . In so doing, nurses provide services that maintain respect for human dignity and embrace the uniqueness of each patient and the nature of his or her health problems, without restriction with regard to social or economic status .

To maximize the contributions nurses make to society, it is necessary to protect the dignity and autonomy of nurses in the workplace . To that end, the following rights must be afforded .

I . Nurses have the right to practice in a manner that fulfills their obligations to society and to those who receive nursing care .

II . Nurses have the right to practice in environments that allow them to act in accordance with professional standards and legally authorized scopes of practice .

III . Nurses have the right to a work environment that supports and facilitates ethical practice, in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Nurses and its interpretive statements .

IV . Nurses have the right to freely and openly advocate for themselves and their patients, without fear of retribution .

V . Nurses have the right to fair compensation for their work, consistent with their knowledge, experience and Professional responsibilities .

VII . Nurses have the right to a work environment that is safe for themselves and their patients .

VIII . Nurses have the right to negotiate the conditions of their employment, either as individuals or collectively, in all practice settings .

Disclaimer: The American Nurses Association (ANA) is a national professional association . ANA policies reflect the thinking of the nursing profession on various issues and should be reviewed in conjunction with state board of nursing policies and practices . State law, rules and regulation govern the practice of nursing . The ANA’s “Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses” contains policy statements and does not necessarily reflect rights embodied in state and federal law . ANA policies may be used by the state to interpret or provide guidance on the profession’s position on nursing .

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MNA District 1Allegany and Garrett Counties

President: Chrissy Ruhl, MBA, BSN, RN (Interim) Vice President: VacantPast President: Diane E . Friend, MS, RN, CDONA/LTCSecretary: Cindy Mealy, RNTreasurer: Renate Brown, BSN, RN

Board of Directors:Jean Seifarth, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC Jaime Striplin, MSN, RNMary Tola, MSN, RN, ANP-BC Cheryl Nelson, MSN, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC

MNA Board Representative: Jaime Striplin, MSN, RN

CommitteesFinance Committee: Renate Brown, BSN, RNConvention Planning Committee: Diane E . Friend, MS, RN, CDONA/LTC Cheryl Nelson, MSN, FNP-BC, WHNP-B Jean Seifarth, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC Mary Tola, MSN, RN, ANP-BC MNA Nominating Committee: Mary Tola, MSN, RN, ANP-BC MNA Membership Committee: Cheryl Nelson, MSN, FNP-BC, WHNP-BCMNA Practice & Education Committee: Diane E . Friend, MS, RN, CDONA/LTCWorkplace Advocacy: Chrissy Ruhl, BSN, RNCenter for Ethics and Human Rights: Cindy Mealy, RNContinuing Education Provider and Approver: VacantLegislative Committee: Jean Seifarth, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC

Highlights 2014-2015:District 1 continues to promote the profession of nursing in rural Western Maryland . Over the previous year we have provided opportunities for nurses to obtain CEU’s, learn evidence-based practice, and be informed of organizational changes within the ANA/MNA .

• District 1 sponsored the “Professionalism in Nursing Award” to one graduating Allegany College of Maryland nursing student and one Garrett College of Maryland nursing student at the May 2014 and the December 2015 pinning ceremonies . The recipients of this award display professional values of respect, altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity and social justice as described in the ANA Code of Ethics . The award recipients were presented with a plaque and one year membership to the ANA/MNA . This is the seventh year that the scholarship has been sponsored by District 1 .

• The annual MNA District 1 dinner was held on Friday, April 24th, 2015 at Rocky Gap Resort in Cumberland, MD with 69 attendees . Speakers included Tara Ross BSN, RN, Esquire . CEU’s were offered .

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MNA District 2Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll and Howard Counties

President: Nayna Philipsen, JD, PhD, RN, CFE, FACCEPast President: Christie Simon Waterman, MSN, CRNP-Family 1st Vice President: Charlotte Wood, PhD, RN2nd Vice President: Karen E . B . Evans, MSN, RN-CP Secretary: Jylla Artis, MSN, CRNP-FamilyTreasurer: Tina Reinckens, MA, RN

Board of Directors: Mary Donnelly-Strozzo, DNP Liesel Charles, RN, Director Anthony Nwaiwu, RN, Director

Contact Information: 6400 Baltimore National Pike #523 • Baltimore, MD 21228 www.mnadistrict2.com • [email protected]

Highlights of 2014 – 2015:

District Two’s “Policy and Practice Seminar Series” is in its third year now, featuring events designed to promote nursing advocacy and quality care for our patients . These Seminars are a free service to our nurses and nursing students, except for the meetings at Martin’s West . There is a small fee for those meetings because they include a full supper buffet . Other evening meetings include a light supper . The Seminars since the 2014 Report have been:

April 2015, Evidence Based Care, led by Dr . Janice Agazio and Dr . Petra Goodman of The Catholic University of America, in the Education Center at Future Care Irvington/Baltimore .

September 22015, Bias in Healthcare, led by Dr . Carlessia Hussein, former Director of DHMH Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, and by Dr . Mary Kay Goetter, Executive Director of the Maryland Board of Nursing, at Martin’s West in Windsor Mill/Baltimore .

D2 Bylaws were revised to comply with MNA changes, and the date of final approval was November 6, 2014 .

Our committees are: Committee on Bylaws, Committee on Finance, Committee on Legislation, Committee on Program and Executive Committee

The District 2 Board urges members to contact us (mnadistrict2@gmail .com) with their comments or suggestions for future Seminars, and to check our website (www .mnadistrict2 .com) to see what Seminars we offer going forward .

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MNA District 3Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Severna Park

President Deborah Campbell, MSN, CRNP-F

Immediate Past PresidentCarole Staley Collins, PhD, MSN, PHCNS-BC

Vice PresidentD3 Legislative Rep to the MNA Board, D3 Rep to MNA Education and Practice Committee, D3 Roving Reporter to The Maryland NurseCindy Bennoit, RN

Secretary, D3 Rep to the MNA Ethics Committee, and Committee on Bylaws & PoliciesDonna Downing-Corddry, BSN, RN, CAPA

TreasurerStacy McLean, MS, RN

Nominations Chair Carol Fickinger, BSN, MPA

Highlights of 2014-2015:The D3 Bylaws were approved and adopted 11/5/14 .

MNADistrict3@gmail account was active .

Carole Staley Collins designed and obtained business cards for the president, and also a card which could be used by all of the board members .

July 2014Revised District 3 Bylaws work completed, submitted to MNA COB&P and MNA BOD for approval .

September 2014Very informative educational meeting with 1 contact hours awarded . The title of the program was Local Evidence-Based Nursing Clinical Projects . Presenters were Cindy Bennoit (D3), Kristina Anderson and Margaret Haines from AAMC .

November 2014 On November 5 board members attended the annual business meeting at Hella’s Restaurant, Millersville, MD . Janice Hoffman, President of MNA was our honored guest at the meeting .See the addendum: DNA 3 Report to MNA COB&P upon approval of Bylaws

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February 2015 Several D3 members and officers braved the snow and gathered for the Nurses Lobby Night at the Legislature in Annapolis and met with legislators . We were honored to have Sharon Stagg (President of District 4) join us for our monthly board conference call .

March 2015:Three District 3 leaders enthusiastically participated in the MNA Strategic Planning session-not counting the MNA Board members who began with D3 :) . Once again, members participated in the annual Anne Arundel County Homeless Resource Day in Annapolis .

March 27th at AAMC’s Professional Development Day, AAMC Leadership Development Luncheon Panel – March 27: District 3 board members were invited to discuss the importance of membership in state/local nurses’ professional organizations, and why it is different, but just as important as a specialty organization . The Panel included Neysa Ernst, Immediate Past President MNA, current District 3 Board of Directors: Ms . D Campbell, S Collins, C Bennoit, C Fickinger, S McLean, and D Downing-Corddry . Ms Ernst presented a presentation describing importance of and the impact of State and National membership . The District 3 board members described the impact that members have at the local level . Applause for Carol Fickinger (D3) for bringing together the panel for the presentation and all of the hard work she did .

Cindy Bennoit, DNA 3’s Rep to MNA Legislative Committee spent many hours this Legislative session reviewing bills that might impact nurses and nursing . She testified for a bill that would have a positive impact for healthcare providers and patients, Immunet, a data base for all immunizations .

April 2015Several board members met at a local restaurant to collaborate .

May 2015During Nurses Week, District 3 Secretary Donna C . Downing-Corddry hosted an MNA table at the Anne Arundel Medical Center Professional Fair . This was our fourth time doing this outreach activity .

Addendum:

DNA 3 Report to MNA COB&P upon approval of Bylaws, November, 2014

On November 5, 2015, MNA District 3 unanimously voted approval of the proposed Bylaws, by a quorum .

Members Present: Staley Collins, President; Deb Campbell, Vice President/President –elect; Cindy Bennoit, Vice President-Elect; Stacy McLean, Treasurer-elect, Donna C . Downing-Corddry, Secretary

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Officers unable to attend the meeting, provided verbal approval prior, to the DNA 3 president: Nancy Eaton, DNA 3 Treasurer; Carol Fickinger, DNA 3 Rep to MNA Committee on Nominations

Members that contacted DNA 3 BOD’s provided verbal approval prior (but unable to attend meeting):

Janice Hoffman, Kathy Ogle, Joann Oliver, Antonia Hughes, Janet Cogliano

Much work and many conference calls later, DNA 3 BOD submitted their Bylaws to MNA COB&P for approval 31 July 2014 . MNA BOD approved the Bylaws 21 August 2014 .

After obtaining the above approvals from COB&P and MNA BOD, 142 out of 154 DNA 3 members, were sent an email asking to confirm their email addresses 14 September 2014 . The remaining 12 members were contacted by phone to confirm their USPS address or provide a email address . The email addresses that did not respond with the first request were sent a 2nd request . Seventy-five members were sent emails of the upcoming Business Meeting with the main order of business to approve the district bylaws, with current and proposed bylaws attachments . The other 78 were sent a paper copy/letter via USPS, with detailed instructions about obtaining copies of the current and proposed bylaws, DNA 3 BOD contact information provided for members to provide comments or recommendations, and the business meeting information, this was sent 24 September 2014 . With Ed Suddath’s assistance, the meeting was posted on the MNA website, under the Events tab, District meetings, 7 October 2014 . A second reminder sent, 24 October 2014 via email to all DNA 3 members with email address provided by MNA office . In preparation for the business meeting, paper copies of the current and proposed bylaws were made; highlighting the changes, with emphasis on the BOD section, the section with the most notable changes . There was no dissent as we reviewed and discussed the key changes, as the members present were very familiar with the document . Deb Campbell made the motion that the bylaws be approved, with an “all in favor” vote from members present obtained as listed above .

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MNA District 5Prince George & Montgomery Counties

Highlights of 2014-2015:District 5 Board of Directors meets every second Wednesday via conference call and one face to face meeting . Also two membership dinner meetings were held 11/13/14 and 5/13/15 . At the November meeting $1000 .00 each was awarded to two deserving nursing students .

The MNA Board of Directors approved the amended by laws with corrections on 8/21/14 . At the November membership dinner meeting (11/13/14) the approved amended bylaws was adopted .

Sincerely,

Harolda Hedd-Kanu, MS RN-BCPresident

Board Members

PresidentHarolda Hedd-Kanu, MS, RN-BC Expiration: 2016-12-31

Vice PresidentMichele Dickson, DNP, MS, RN, CNE Expiration: 2016-12-31

SecretaryAnn Hoffman, MS, RN Expiration: 2015-12-31

TreasurerLynn Mckessey-Lloyd, MS, RN Expiration: 2016-12-31

District Representative to the MNA BoardLynn Mckessey-Lloyd, MS, RNExpiration: 2015-12-31

DirectorKathryn Handy, MS, RNExpiration: 2016-12-31

Director and WebmasterValerie Swan, PhD, RN, CNEExpiration: 2015-12-31

DirectorDandre Thornhill, MS, RNExpiration: 2016-12-31

Nominating CommitteeBeverly Dandridge, FNP, MSN, CAPT, USPHS, Chair Expiration: 2015-12-31Carol Holness, MSN, RN Expiration: 2015-12-31Heather Diatz , MSN, RN Expiration: 2015-12-31

D5 Representative to MNA Legislative Committee Sabita Persaud, PhD, RN Expiration: 2015-12-31

D5 Representative to MNA Continuing EducationMichele Dickson, DNP, MS, RN, CNEExpiration: 2014-12-31

Scholarship CommitteeKathryn Handy, MS, RNLynn Mckessey-Lloyd, MS, RN

Educational/Dinner CommitteeMichele Dickson, DNP, MS, RN, CNECheryl Dover, DNP, RN

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MNA District 7Harford and Cecil Counties

Sadie Parker, MA, BSN, RNPresidentChair, Committee on Bylaws and PoliciesChair, Committee on Legislation

Dee Jones, MSN, RNPresident-ElectMember, Nominations CommitteeMember, Committee of Tellers

Barbara Biedrzycki, PhD, CRNP, AONPTreasurerChair, Finance Committee

Beth Guidash, BSN, RN, CPN Interim Secretary

Madelyn Danner, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNEDirector-at-LargeChair, Nominations CommitteeMember, Committee of Tellers

Bijoy Mahanti, RNDirector-at-LargeChair, Committee Programs

Barbara Polack, BSN, RN, NCSNImmediate Past Secretary

Christine Yawn, RNChair, Scholarships Committee

Standing, left to right: Bijoy Mahanti, Christine Yawn, Sarah Rueda, Madelyn Danner, Beth Guidash, Sadie Parker;

Seated, left to right: Dee Jones, Barbara Polack, Barbara Biedrzycki

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Highlights of 2014-2015:

Over this past year, Maryland Nurses Association District 7 (Harford /Cecil) continued to work toward engagement of members and community through support of educational programs as well as professional collaboration and networking opportunities . The Board hosted several dinners and a wellness event, sponsored a nursing display to celebrate nurses’ month, recognized the achievements of graduate nurses at our local colleges, and welcomed several new members to serve as officers and committee chairs .

August 2014

A health education and screening event was held during Macy’s Shop for a Cause in the Harford Mall on Saturday, August 23, 2014 . Nineteen people stopped by the table for information and BMI / Blood Pressure screening .

November 2014

The Fall Dinner was held at DuClaw’s in Bel Air on November 13 . The topic of “New Advances in Orthopedics” was presented by Helen Jarboe, Clinical Practice Coordinator (non-member, colleague of President Sadie Parker) . Sixteen people attended and one new member was gained .

MNA’s revised 2014 Bylaws were reviewed and accepted by membership on November 13, 2014 .

December 2014

MNA District 7 presented an award to Adam Bosley, a graduate nurse chosen by faculty at Harford Community College for his leadership and academic success as a nursing student . Adam received a Littmann® stethoscope, framed certificate, and subscription to American Nurse Today.

Welcome, 2015!

The New Year brought creation of Committees; aligning District 7 with MNAs adopted Bylaws .Invitations were sent to all members encouraging input / involvement in Committees . Several responses were received and forwarded to Committee Chairs for follow-up .

April 2015

Dee Jones, MSN, RN was appointed to the position of President Elect . Dee’s service as President will begin in October 2015 .

MNA District 7 appointed Christina Yawn, RN to Chair of the Scholarship Committee at the April Board meeting .

President ElectDee Jones, MSN, RN

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May 2015

To celebrate nurses’ month, District 7 displayed nursing memorabilia at the Abingdon Public Library .

MNA District 7 celebrated Nurses Week by hosting a dinner at Wetlands Golf Club in Aberdeen . Twelve individuals attended, including the Board, several nursing colleagues, and students . Madelyn Danner, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNE, Board Member, and Harford Community College faculty and Jessica Lewis, HCC Nursing Class of 2015, spoke about their visions of nursing . Additionally, attendees shared a variety of unique nursing treasures for “show and tell .”

Barbara Polack, BSN, RN, NCSN, Secretary, provided her resignation to the Board, effective May 6th . The Board appointed Beth Guidash, BSN, RN, CPN to be the interim Secretary, pending elections later this year .

A call for nominations for the offices of Treasurer, Secretary, and two Directors-at-Large was sent to MNA District 7 members . Nominations are due to Madelyn Danner, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNE, Chair of the Nominations Committee by May 30th .

MNA District 7 presented awards to one Cecil College and one Harford Community College graduate nurse, as identified by their faculty . Nichole Replogle (CC) and Jessica Lewis (HCC) each received an engraved Littmann® stethoscope, framed certificate, and subscription to American Nurse Today.

Below: On May 19th, Harford Community College heald its Spring pinning ceremony to honor the success of 28 graduate nurses.

Photo provided courtesy of Robin Sommer.

Above: Cecil College held its annual pinning ceremony May 15th and celebrated theaccomplishments of 48 graduate nurses.

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MNA District 8Frederick & Washington Counties

President: Sandra Vegh, MS, RNVice President: Debra Disbrow, MSN, RN, ONC, PCCNSecretary: Barb Kemerer, MSN, RN, MBA, APRNTreasurer: Joan Fortney, BSN, MHA, RN, CNEBoard of Directors: Karen Bream, BSN, RN Rachel Edwards, ADN, RN Valerie Ziegler, BSN, RNMNA Board Rep: Debra Disbrow, MSN, RN, ONC, PCCNLegislative Rep: Mary Beachley, MS, RN

District 8 had a lively year which included presenting several programs and welcoming five new officers .

In September, District 8 hosted a 6 contact hour program at Hood College, “Headaches – A Call to Action” . Speakers included Lori Peters MS, CRNP, Clinical Director of The Headache Center at Parkway Neuroscience and Spine Institute . Over 80 participants, many students attended .

District 8 welcomed new president, Sandra Vegh, MS, RN and Treasurer Joan Fortney, BSN, RN, MHA, CEN at a full-table membership holiday dinner meeting on December 3rd . During this meeting, the District 8 membership approved the 2014 District 8 Bylaws .

In March, Mary Beachley, MS, RN, chair of District 8’s Legislative Committee, presented at a well-attended Legislative Program held at Frederick Memorial Hospital . Also in March, several District 8 members attended the MNA Leadership Day . District 8 Vice President Debra Disbrow, MSN, RN, attended the MNA Board of Directors meeting in May .

District 8’s Spring Program “Nurses’ Role in Disaster Preparedness & Response: Home, Workplace, and Community” was held in April on the Meritus campus . Speakers included representatives from state and local EMS teams, Frederick Memorial Hospital, Meritus Health Center and Towson University . Over 80 nurses and nursing students attended . A basket raffle was held to support District 8’s new nursing scholarship . Shepherd University faculty member and District 8 secretary Barb Kemerer, MSN, RN, facilitated senior Shepherd BSN students in poster presentations on Disaster Planning during the event .

District 8 welcomed new officers at their bi-annual Planning Meeting held 6/17/15 . New Board members are Karen Bream, Rachel Edwards, Laura Mercer and Valerie Ziegler .

District 8 Website: http://www .mnadistrict8 .org/Respectfully submitted,

Sandra Vegh, MS, RNPresident, District 8

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MNA DISTRICT 9Calvert, Charles & St. Mary’s Counties

DNA 9 Board of Directors:Michele Gleitsmann, MSN, PHMCNS, BC, PresidentMelissa Henderson, RN, MSN, CCHP, Immediate Past PresidentPaula Luskus, RN, BSN, Vice PresidentRose Essex, RN, CDE, SecretaryAlvina Bass, MSN, RN, OCN, TreasurerJanice Clements, RN, BC, MSN, Director, Representative to MNA Board of DirectorsMary Emma Middleton, RN, MS, CRNP-BC, OCN, Director-at-Large

Committee Chairs and Representatives:Committee on Nominations:Catherine Gibson, BSN, RNC - Ob, EFM-C, CLC, ChairTabitha Krauel, MS, RNBC, MemberRoy Squires, MSN, RN, Member

Committee on Finance:Alvina Bass, MSN, RN, OCN, Chair

Committee on Legislation:Michele Gleitsmann, MSN, PMHCNS, BC, Chair

Committee on Programs:Paula Luskus, RN, BSN, Chair

MNA Committee on Continuing Education:Mary Emma Middleton, RN, MS, CRNP-BC, OCN, DNA 9 RepresentativeMelissa Henderson, RN, MSN, CCHP, DNA 9 Co-Representative

Report of Professional Activities:

DNA 9 had a busy year . First, at the Annual Membership Meeting on September 30, 2014, the Membership voted unanimously to adopt the Revised/Proposed 2014 DNA 9 Bylaws . This completed the process, with Linda Stierle’s (Chair, MNA Committee on Bylaws and Policies) remarkable guidance, to comply with the revisions made in the ANA and MNA Bylaws . DNA 9 has been strengthened in making these modifications, to grow professionally . An example of this is the formation of the DNA 9 Nominations Committee; with Catherine Gibson, Chair; Tammy Kraul and Roy Schreider, Members . Catherine Gibson has since been appointed to Chair of the MNA Nominations Committee .

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An educational presentation was held at this Membership Meeting also, on “Nursing Assessment: Role and Responsibility of the Professional Nurse .” Presented by Denise Jarboe, MSN, Trinity Washington University/Assistant Professor of Nursing .

At the October, 2014, Annual MNA Convention, Brooke Bucci won the annual MNA Award for: Outstanding Advanced Practice Nurse . She was nominated by DNA 9 .

The DNA 9 Annual Awards Dinner was held on May 4, 2015 . An educational presentation “The Heart of the Nurse,” was made by Samuel M . Foster, M .D ., Cardiologist, Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, Md . The following annual awards were presented to:

Nurse of the Year Award - Catherine Gibson and Jhonni Jones

Grace E . Brown Scholarship Award for Advance Practice - Lisa Boyd

Student of the Year Award - Christine Beatley

Grace E . Brown Educator Award - Sommer Bulka

Joanne Zwick Caring Award - Linda Greene

A special Nightingale Tribute was made at the Dinner to honor Sue Behmke, who had recently died . Her children were present as guests . She was a well- known and respected nurse educator for many years .

This was a fun and success marking event, additionally with Commissioners present from Charles and Calvert Counties, recognition of DNA 9 with citations presented from Charles, Calvert and St . Mary’s Counties, and a 50/50 and Silent Auction .

Looking Forward:

In addition to the above, this year DNA 9 has benefitted from Janice Clements, and Mary Emma Clements joining the Board of Directors in their offices as Directors, and Melissa Henderson taking on the position of Immediate Past President . We encourage all RNs and Nursing Students to attend the every other month Board of Director meetings in any form of interest, to participate in the wide range of professional activities that support Nursing and yourself .

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