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Meet the New Executive Director
The only constant is change. From advances in healthcare and practice to changes in public policy that affect how you perform your day to day duties caring for patients, you’ve come to realize there will always be one constant – change.
The Louisiana State Nurses Association – your LSNA – is no exception. LSNA is the statewide
association for professional nurses like you. With over 60,000 professional nurses in Louisiana, LSNA must strategically position itself to be an effective voice and advocate for policy and practice that not only protects the integrity of your work but ensures that all Louisiana citizens receive the most competent and compassionate care possible.
LSNA is embracing bold changes to meet your needs. As a professional nurse in Louisiana, LSNA embraces YOU as our primary client and we want to work to meet your needs. From engaging in long term planning to redesigning a new and interactive website; from working with partners and stakeholders to promote quality CE opportunities to serving as your voice in public policy, LSNA recognizes that now is the opportunity to make bold changes.
As the Executive Director of LSNA I bring over 20 years of professional experience working with and leading
nonprofit and community organizations; including over 10 years in association management. Partnering with LSNA’s Board of Directors, we will continue to embrace bold changes and seek effective strategies.
LSNA needs your help to achieve the vision we all share for professional nursing and better health care in Louisiana. The first step I would encourage you to do is simply take a chance on your professional association. You can strengthen our collective voice by becoming a member. We are in uncertain times politically as a state and a nation; by joining LSNA you can ensure we have resources to continue insisting that nursing be at the policy table and our voices be heard. The second step you can engage to advance your profession is make sure your voice is heard as a professional nurse. In the coming months you will receive opportunities to give input into the priorities of LSNA and the needs of professional nursing. Take time to make sure your voice is heard! Finally, feel free to email me and share constructive thoughts, suggestions and considerations on how we can collaboratively strengthen LSNA. I look forward to hearing from you!
Change is not easy. Only those bold enough to envision what we can be have the courage to embrace change. My commitment is that your LSNA will always be courageous in its service to you.
Best Regards,John E Wyble, PhDCertified Association Executive (CAE)[email protected]
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Meet the New Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
President’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Mather School of Nursing Alumni . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Opioids, Pain, and Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Nursing Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Future of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Honors & Accomplishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Affiliate Member Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
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Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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Executive BoardPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NORLYN HYDEPresident-Elect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KEELEY HARMONSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GEORGIA JOHNSONTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PETE KELLERTransition into Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMANDA BOLTON
Directors ofClinical Nursing Practice & Advocacy. . . . PATRICIA LA BROSSEMembership, Recruitment, & Retention . . . JACQUELINE J. HILLNursing Leadership & Professional Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPHANIE PIERCEOrganizational Advancement . . . . . . . . . . .ROSE M. SCHAUBHUT
Non-Voting Board MembersImmediate Past-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CAROL TINGLELASN Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ANGELICA WALTON
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Norlyn Hyde, MSN, APRN, CNS, President
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the new Executive Director of the Louisiana State Nurses Association, Dr. John Wyble. Dr. Wyble comes to LSNA with a strong background in association management and advocacy work. Dr. Wyble joined LSNA in May. He was able to attend the 2016 ANA Membership Assembly in Washington, DC where he
attended meetings and established relationships with ANA staff and Executive Directors from other states. It has been said by an unknown author, “No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another. Thank You.” I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Dr. Joe Ann Clark for serving as the Interim Executive Director of the Louisiana State Nurses Association beginning in February of this year. Dr. Clark stepped up and served LSNA during the period the Search Committee and Board worked to hire our new ED. She also willingly worked with Dr. Wyble through to the transition and continues to work on a consulting basis as needed moving forward.
Dr. Clark is one of those remarkable people that never cease to amaze you. Her nursing experience is both broad and deep. Her commitment to nursing runs even deeper. She began her career in 1954 when she graduated from the University of Oklahoma with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She entered into the academic arena early in her career, teaching at her alma mater until 1960. She followed that with work in hospital based Continuing Education, private duty nursing, and staff nursing in a variety of areas. Demonstrating her commitment to lifelong learning, she earned a Master of Science in Nursing in 1980, and a Doctorate in Education in 1990. The academic nursing community was again blessed to benefit from Dr. Clark’s expertise in 1973 when she began teaching at Our Lady of the Lake College. She served there in many capacities of leadership including Dean of Academic Services, retiring in 2000 as Dean Emeritus. Space does not allow for mentioning all of Dr. Clark’s contributions to nursing in Louisiana. However, their significance is acknowledged by her being inducted into the Louisiana Nurses Foundation Nursing Hall of Fame in 2003 and being recognized for her contributions to the field of nursing by the Louisiana Legislature with Louisiana House of Representatives Concurrent Resolution No. 84 in 2010. Dr. Clark served as President of the Louisiana State Nurses Association from 1999 to 2001. She has always been a staunch supporter of LSNA
and its mission. In 2005 Dr. Clark responded to the call and agreed to serve as Executive Director of LSNA for a six month interim period. That interim turned in to six years. While the association had some significant challenges during those days, Dr. Clark served with grace and unwavering dedication. When LSNA was without an ED this year, it only took one phone call and one request for Dr. Clark to reengage and begin serving again.
Dr. Clark not only remains active in LSNA, but nursing in general as evidenced by the release of a book that she co-authored this year with her daughter, Dr. Keeley C. Harmon, Jeffery M. Dyck, and Vicki Moran. The book is entitled Nurse Educator’s Guide to Best Teaching Practice. Dr. Clark’s contribution focused on a historical perspective of nursing education along with a discussion surrounding issues and trends in nursing education. Overall, the book presents essential teaching skills and tools for nurse educators.
Here is what some have said about Dr. Clark:Diane Webb wrote: “As long as I have known Joe Ann
Clark, she has been a role model for me. For the past 20 plus years, I have aspired to be like her in thought, word, and deed. Although I have made progress on this journey, I fear my advancing years will get me before I reach my goal! Dr. Clark, thank you for your leadership, your integrity, your honor, your professionalism, your legacy... you are truly LSNA’s Angel.”
Longtime LSNA member and past Health Policy Chair Maxine Johnson had this to say about Dr. Clark, “Dr. Clark has represented nursing in Louisiana and the nation with professional demeanor, knowledge, caring, and integrity that are beyond reproach. She has consistently demonstrated superior leadership and mentorship for literally thousands of nurses throughout her nursing career. LSNA and Louisiana nurses have been the beneficiaries of her leadership, wisdom, and spirit of excellence and fairness for many years. We will be forever grateful to her for the dedicated commitment and sacrifice she has made for us throughout her professional career!!
Jackie Hill, Past President expressed her thoughts this way: “I consider Joe Ann Clark the resident sage of LSNA. She knows the history of the organization and is always willing to provide words of wisdom in a kind, gentle manner. She is a joy to work with and I thank her for all the help she has given me over the years, especially when I was president of LSNA.”
Thank you does not seem adequate to express our appreciation to Dr. Clark for all she has done and continues to do for LSNA. We appreciate her past, present, and continued service. She serves as an inspiration to us all. We thank her for dedicated service to the organization as a member of the Bylaws Committee.
LSNA begins an exciting new chapter in its evolution, but one that is steeped in rich history and tradition. We, as an organization, are what we are because of those who served in the past, those who are serving now and those who will serve in the future. Be proud and celebrate that you are a member of such a remarkable organization.
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Norlyn Hyde
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Mather School of Nursing Alumni Reunite at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center and Share Wisdom
with Future Generations of NursesNew Orleans, LA. On April 23, 2016, more than 66 alumni, family, and friends
attended the Mather School of Nursing alumni luncheon at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center on Napoleon Avenue, the hospital where alumni completed their clinical nursing training. Attendees included graduates from the classes of 1946 through 1969 and came from 9 states: including Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama, Ohio, and New York. Donna Martin, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care Services at Ochsner Baptist, along with nursing staff, welcomed the alumni to celebrate with lunch, a walking tour, and a virtual tour of the hospital. “We always enjoy welcoming the Mather alumni. The wisdom shared and passion for their history of nursing are a blessing to all in the profession. They make me love and appreciate what we do even more,” said Martin.
Celebrating Nursing EducationThe Mather School of Nursing opened in New Orleans, in 1926. The diploma nursing
program required three years of study, without summer vacations, and prepared nurses for every specialty. Attendees spoke of the rigorous coursework, curfews and high expectations for students. By the time they were in their senior year, they worked on the hospital floor, were able to take charge of the unit and were expected to teach new nurses. They spent ample time with patients and were trained to lead. “It was a very significant day when you passed the nursing boards and were able to put RN behind your name,” shared Bertha Adams White, Class of 1962, Chairperson of the Louisiana Mather School of Nursing Alumni Chapter and member of the committee that organized the event.
“We enjoyed the recent alumni luncheon so much,” said Cynthia Young Venable, Class of 1969, “especially since we were back at our familiar ‘Baptist Hospital!’ I’m so thankful for my years in training at Baptist Hospital, 2700 Napoleon Ave. We had a quality education in a family atmosphere and our diploma was greatly respected wherever our graduates worked. Our friendships remain close after all these years and I trust that the younger generation of nurses at Ochsner Baptist will continue to uphold the highest standard of nursing care with the individual needs of the patient as his or her priority!”
Sharing Wisdom Throughout the Generations As alumni reconnected with friends, instructors and mentors, they reminisced about
their careers. Many agreed that their nursing education and a calling to the profession had instilled in them a deep devotion to providing excellent care to their patients. They shared memories as they looked at memorabilia of the school, news articles and class photographs. They recalled the impact that teachers and mentors had on them as they looked at a portrait of Harriett Mather, the school’s founder, donated by artist and Ochsner Baptist board member, Newt Reynolds.
They reflected on nursing today and the differences between their training and education and the ways that nurses learn and practice today. One alumna pointed out that nurses today learn more pathophysiology, they have instant access to information, and they benefit from advanced technologies. One concern of the alumni was to see nurses with IPADs. While they recognized the power of the tool to gather and access information, they felt that a personal connection with patients could be lost.
In nursing, our experience equips us with knowledge, skill, and the instincts that allow us to provide excellent care. We learn from both our own experience and the experience of fellow nurses. With a lifetime of valuable nursing experience, Mather alumni have a wealth of knowledge, skill, and wisdom to share. Here are just a few words of advice shared by Mather School of Nursing alumni to nurses today:
To view photos from the event, alumni can visit the chapter’s Facebook page called “Mather.”
Advice from Mather School of Nursing Alumni to Nurses Today
Bertha Adams White, Class of 1962“The most important advice I could give to new nurses: Remember why you
are a nurse. The Great Physician chose you. You are His hands. You show His heart. Your education is a tool that He has allowed which equips you to serve to the BEST of your ability! You are not infallible, but with His guidance, will be a blessing to those you serve. What a privilege to be able to work at what you love!”
Faye Feddeck, Class of 1961“Seek employment that can offer longevity, a place where you can become part
of a team that is committed to excellence in caring for patients, a place where you can make a difference and be innovative. Guard against becoming complacent and avoid being a cynic. Stay true to the reasons you became a nursing professional.”
Tish Breland, Class of 1965“As a wound and ostomy nurse, my advice is this: If you don’t know the
ostomy, go look it up and find everything you can. Your patient needs you to do it. Secondly, find a support group for your patient and encourage them to go.”
Dee Fegan, Class of 1960“My secret to success as a nurse and leader: Having a strong sense of
compassion for patients and their care led me to never cut corners. Things must be done by the book when it comes to a person’s life. Follow the rules and don’t cut corners. Also, remember that there is power in speaking up. When you notice something and speak up, you can change care for patients. Lastly, if you are called to nursing, do whatever it takes to make it happen and whatever your role may be, educate yourself as well as you can.”
Mather School of Nursing alumni pose with a portrait of Harriett Mather, donated by Newt Reynolds, artist and Ochsner Baptist Boartd Member. From let to right: LeRee Bateman, Class of ‘46, Dorothy Martin Gatzke,
Class of ‘50, Bertha Adams White, Chairperson of the Louisiana Chapter of Mather SoN, Class of ‘62, Gwynne Cannaday Wales, Class of ‘60, and
Gloria Penton McKenzie, Class of ‘63.
Mather School of Nursing Students. Photograph displayed in the Ochsner Baptist hall of history.
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A National and State Complex: Opioids, Pain, and Race
Staja “Star” Booker, PhD(c), MS, RN
Most providers and the public are aware of the “opioid epidemic” that has gripped the nation. Opioid rates in the US are higher than ever, and opioid-related deaths have increased significantly in the past decade. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Louisiana has the highest prescribing rate of opioids per 1,000 residents for both males and females and age groups < 18 and 35+ (Paulozzi, Strickler, Kreiner, & Koris, 2015). As legislators and regulatory bodies continue to develop policies to ensure responsible opioid prescribing, the nation and our state faces a complex related to the intersection of opioids, pain, and race. The new “CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain” recommends that opioids be used when expected treatment benefits for pain reduction and functional improvement outweigh risks and other pharmacological and non-pharmacological modalities provide inadequate control (Dowell, Haegerich, & Chou, 2016). However, research shows that ethnic minorities (e.g., African Americans), despite having higher severities of pain and greater functional impairments and disability, experience opioid prescription disparities across pain types and settings of care (Meghani, Byun, & Gallagher, 2012). The literature provides evidence that providers hold distorted and unfounded beliefs related to pain. For example, some lay persons and medical students/providers have reported that they believe African Americans’ nerve ending are less sensitive to pain, thus causing them to feel less pain (Hoffman et al., 2016; Wandner, Scipio, Hirsh, Torres, & Robinson, 2012). A growing body of research has in fact proven that African Americans present with greater sensitivity to pain (Goodin et al., 2014; Bulls, Goodin, McNew, Gossett, & Bradley, 2016), but if providers hold false beliefs, it is plausible they may feel less compelled to prescribe appropriate pain medications. In addition, stricter laws, policies, and guidelines, may make it more difficult for ethnic minority and other disadvantaged populations to obtain access to needed opioids.
What does this issue look like in Louisiana? In my research with African American adults in Louisiana living with chronic arthritis pain, less than 30% are taking opioids; many of whom take on an ‘as needed’ basis versus routinely. This begs the question why? Here are several potential reasons:
• Patients’fearoftaking“strongmedications”suchasopioids,• Patientsdonotrequest/advocateforopioidsorstrongermedications,• Providersarenotassessingpainat thesamerate inAfricanAmericansas inother
racial groups,
• Providers prescribe opioids to ethnic minorities at lower rates due to implicit orexplicit bias or prescribe weak opioids to minorities, and
• ProvidershavelimitedormisleadingknowledgeaboutopioiduseinAfricanAmericans.
It is imperative that we balance responsible opioid prescribing with equitable opioid prescribing and monitoring. One research participant discussed despite suffering with severe pain that often limits his function and performance at work, the provider prescribed acetaminophen. Although the participant reported to the provider that acetaminophen was not effective and a stronger medication was needed, the provider still would not prescribe any opioids. This particular participant also stated that he used opioids in the past and they were helpful. CDC (2016) guidelines state non-opioids and non-pharmacological be tried initially, but if these are not effective, opioids can be started particularly if function is impaired. This is just one anecdotal example of disparity in opioid prescribing. This trend may not be generalizable to other African American populations in Louisiana. Yet existing research provides additional support regarding disparities in pain care and opioid prescribing (Institute of Medicine, 2011; Meghani, Byun, & Gallaher, 2012).
It is worthwhile to note that other CDC recommendations may perpetuate existing disparities in opioid treatment and monitoring. Case in point, it is recommended that urine drug testing is conducted prior to initiation of opioid therapy and continuing at least annually. The literature documents that African Americans are randomly drug tested and have restrictions on early refills more often than other patient populations (Becker et al., 2011), perhaps at the exception of those with known substance use disorder. Although African Americans are less likely than other racial groups to abuse opioids, they are more likely to have a diagnosis of opioid use disorder, alcohol or drug use disorders, or a psychiatric disorder (Becker et al., 2011; Burgess et al., 2016); consideration of these data in the context of CDC recommendations may give providers more reason to increase random drug testing in African Americans. While no participants in my study have reported being urine drug tested, as nurses, we should pay close attention to ensuring national recommendations do not further marginalize and stigmatize a group of people. Assessment should consist of pain severity and function along with risk of opioid misuse, and treatment should align with patient values and best practices.
Louisiana has in place legislation that regulates pain clinics and monitors opioid prescribing and dispensing. Along this line, the CDC also proposes limiting opioid dosage to ≤ 90 morphine milligram equivalent (MME), and any dosage greater must be sufficiently justified. Again, Louisiana has the highest MME per prescription at 134.3 for opioid-naïve patients (CDC, 2015). In response to the CDC guidelines to combat the opioid epidemic, a national campaign among academic nursing has ensued with nearly 200 nursing schools pledging to better educate advanced practice nurses on best practices for treating chronic pain through responsible and safe opioid prescribing (American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN], 2016). The AACN website reports only two nursing schools in Louisiana have committed their support to the initiative (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/news/articles/2016/opioids). Schools of Nursing and nurses are in prime position to advocate and promote the CDC’s national guidelines by (1) providing a balanced education on opioid use, (2) improving nurses’ cultural competency level, and (3) collaborating with health systems to disseminate guidelines and reduce pain treatment disparities and inequities through quality improvement. In conclusion, the time is now to implement population health strategies for risk reduction of pain and safe opioid prescribing not only in African American residents but all Louisiana residents._________________________________________________
Star is a BSN graduate of Grambling State University in Louisiana and currently a doctoral candidate at The University of Iowa, College of Nursing.
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Nursing Stories
A Day in the Life of a Peds Heme-Onc Nurse“How do you do that for a living?” “I could never
take care of kids with cancer, I’d cry all the time.” “There’s a special place in heaven for people like you.” These are all things that most of people who work in pediatric hematology and oncology hear on routine basis. To the outside, it’s easy to see the little bald kids and think how sad it must be for the doctors and nurses who care for those patients. While being a nurse in this specialty has its challenges, I and most of my coworkers cannot imagine working anywhere else or with any other type of patient.
It is a common misconception that our job revolves around taking care of kids who are dying of cancer. I personally do not view this as a job that revolves around death, but a job that revolves around life. We celebrate our patients’ victories, from the many “No Mo’ Chemo” parties we celebrate each year, and to helping our patients’ at the end of life make their dreams come true. We have many patient’s realize dreams they never thought possible, from proposing to their girlfriends, to celebrating senior proms, graduations and senior trips. Our success is not measured by the number of days we able to help our
patients live to see, but by the amount of life we are able to help them achieve each day regardless of prognosis or diagnosis.
We also have the privilege to watch our patient’s grow. We take care of our oncology kids for anywhere from 6 months to 4 or 5 years in duration. This amount of time is so short in comparison to the amount of time we care for our patients with hematologic disorders, such as sickle cell disease. We begin taking care of these patients at birth and watch them grow well into adulthood. Being able to watch these children grow is an honor. We are able to form relationships and bonds that will last a lifetime while preparing them how to maintain their diseases. It is always a humbling experience when we run into one of our “old patients” after they have transitioned to adult care and have them tell us how much we helped prepare them as kids to manage their disease as adults.
Every nursing discipline has many similarities and differences that make them all unique in their day-to-day practice. For instance, all nurses start their shift with report from fellow nurses. We all pass medications to our patients at the scheduled times, dress wounds routinely, draw labs when needed. What sets Pediatric Hematology/
Oncology nurses apart is the privilege we have to get to know our patients and their families because of the length of time we care for them. We celebrate their achievements and victories, and perhaps more importantly, we are there to hold their hands when they receive a new diagnosis or bad news. We have the honor to walk a road with these children that many adults could not even begin to imagine.
This type of nursing was a calling for each of us. Some of us knew from the beginning this was where we wanted to be. For some others, this position chose them. It is an area that can be hard and sad. Sometimes these kids make their way into our hearts. Sometimes we cry with them or in the car after a particularly hard case, not necessarily because we are sad, but because we are so grateful to have been granted to opportunity to serve these families in such an intimate way. It is these moments combined with the many forms of victory we are witness to each day that make it all worth it. If you ever have the ability to work in this specialty, you will understand why we love it so much.
Charles Potts, RN, BSN, CPHON
When people find out that I am a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology nurse, many of them ask, “How can you do a job that is so sad?” My answer, and that of most of my co-workers is, “I can’t imagine doing anything else.” Most people’s understanding of the job is that we give chemotherapy and we take care of children who are dying. The truth is that while we do care for children who have been diagnosed with cancer, we also provide care of children with a variety of other illnesses, only some of which are life-limiting. Our patients include children with ITP, hemophilia, osteogenesis imperfecta, sickle cell disease, various types of anemia, and children who are immunocompromised following organ transplant. There are days that are challenging and heartbreaking, but the reality is that most children can, and do, survive. One of the most satisfying things to see as a peds heme-onc nurse is one of our “graduates” thriving following cancer treatment or after transitioning to adult care. Knowing we are a part of their success story is rewarding in a way that many jobs are not.
As in all of pediatric nursing, the concept of “patient” encompasses more than just the sick child. Our role is to educate, support, guide, and care for these children and their entire families for the duration of their treatment and beyond if necessary. The families know the child and we understand the illnesses and treatment, so we work together to achieve individualized, family-centered care. We provide the information these families need to battle life-threatening illness or to manage a chronic condition. This may involve using M&M’s to teach a child how to swallow a pill, wrapping fruit rollups around pills to mask the “yucky” flavor, or making a princess dessert with ice cream sprinkles to encourage a 5-year-old with leukemia to eat her Pediasure pudding. The best part of the job is developing these partnerships and lasting relationships.
There are some distinct challenges to being a pediatric heme-onc nurse. It is difficult to watch any child suffer either from their condition or from the treatment itself. It is very hard to see a child going through a sickle cell pain crisis or experiencing side
effects while undergoing chemotherapy. While I know that the medicine may ultimately cure their disease, in the short-term it can cause the patients to feel terrible – they can be nauseated, fatigued, and achy, and they can sometimes experience hair loss and mouth sores. During these times, my faith is what carries me through – my faith in God, my faith in the medicine, and my faith is the power of the human spirit.
While there come times when we do experience grief and loss with these families, most importantly, we get to share in the patient’s victories, both big and small. We get to laugh with them and celebrate their successes. That may be achieving the ultimate goal of becoming a cancer “survivor” but other times it is just about feeling well enough to play that day. While our job does involve giving pain medication, antibiotics, anti-emetics, and blood products, it is also about dressing up as a princess or superhero just to watch a child smile. Our nurses have helped arrange a bedside Mardi Gras parade for a neutropenic patient isolated to her room; a runway show down the hall for a patient with a love of fashion; a head-shaving party complete with multi-colored wigs and a photo shoot for a 7-year-old afraid to lose her hair; and a movie premiere event for an end-of-life oncology patient with the hospital playroom set up as a theater for the patient, family, and friends. When a 17-year-old sickle cell patient was the only patient admitted on the 4th of July, one nurse got a doctor’s order to take him off of the unit to go to the 6th floor of the parking garage to watch the fireworks display with his girlfriend.
One of the most important things for us to remember, regardless of outcome, is that we do not ever let the diseases win. So, sometimes, we might smile when we feel like crying, because our most important role is to be a source of comfort and strength for these children and families so they have the courage to continue fighting another day. Being a pediatric heme-onc nurse teaches you that all life is precious, and it is vital to make the most of every minute.
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Future of Nursing
September, October, November 2016 Pelican News • Page 7
Future of Nursing
Cynthia Bienemy, PhD, RNDirector of the Louisiana Center for Nursing
The Louisiana Nursing Education Capacity and Supply report provides valuable information to persons and/or entities responsible for ensuring that there is an adequate nursing workforce to meet the demand for healthcare in Louisiana. The information presented in this report is utilized by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN) board members, the Nursing Supply and Demand Council, employers of nurses, nursing administrators, deans and directors of Louisiana’s nursing programs, workforce planners, policy makers, and other interested stakeholders. The Nursing Education Capacity report addresses current information relative to nurses that are currently in the pipeline, as well as nurses that are advancing their education. Information about students enrolled in registered nurse (RN) and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) programs is derived from data that comes directly from schools of nursing via the annual reports submitted to LSBN from undergraduate and graduate nursing programs in Louisiana. Data presented in the report on these students includes degree type, admission, enrollment, demographics, performance on the National Council Licensure Examination for RNs (NCLEX-RN), as well as trends in post-licensure education.
The Nursing Supply Report presents an overview and analysis of RNs and APRNs that reside in Louisiana. Characteristics of the RN and APRN nurse workforce that are presented in the report include trends in educational attainment, demographics of the nursing workforce such as age, race/ethnicity and gender, and primary employment specialty. In 2015, the source for the information presented in this section of the report was derived from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Optimal Regulatory Board System (ORBS) online licensure renewal system. Information about nurses that held a license to practice as a RN or APRN during the annual report year, but did not renew their license via the ORBS licensure renewal system (i.e., endorsement, reinstatement, or licensure by exam) was obtained from LSBN’s Nurse Track Licensure Database for demographics and the previous years’ renewals for workforce data.
Major findings from the 2015 Nursing Education Capacity and Supply report include but are not limited to the following:
Ø Nursing Education Capacity o Four thousand eighty-eight (4,088) qualified applicants
applied for admission to Louisiana’s pre-RN licensure
programs in 2015 which is a six percent decrease when compared to 4,351 applying in the previous report year.
o Over the last five years, there has been an overall 13% decrease in the number of students applying for admission to Louisiana’s pre-RN licensure programs.
o Approximately 34% (1,376) of the qualified applicants applying to Louisiana’s pre-RN licensure programs in 2014-2015 were denied admission.
o Over the past five years (2011-2015), there has been a three percent increase in the number of students enrolled in Baccalaureate programs in Louisiana and a 26% decrease in the number enrolled in Associate degree programs.
o Eighty-seven percent (87%) of students enrolled in pre-RN licensure programs in Louisiana were female.
o Sixty-four percent (64%) of the students enrolled in pre-RN licensure programs in Louisiana were White, 25% Black/African American, three percent Hispanic/Latino, three percent Asian, and four percent Other.
o There has been a 42% decrease in the number of licensed practical nurses (LPNs) enrolled in LPN to AD programs in Louisiana since 2011. Although small in number, there was an increase in the number of LPNs enrolled in LPN-BSN programs (eight in 2011; 29 in 2015).
o Louisiana’s annual pass rate in 2015 on the NCLEX-RN Examination (89.29%) continues to exceed that of the nation (84.51%).
o There has been a 121% increase in the number of faculty teaching in Louisiana’s pre-RN licensure programs holding a DNP since 2012 and a 53% increase in the number with a PhD in Nursing.
o Mean salaries for all levels of nursing faculty in Louisiana, except for instructors, remain below the SREB mean for four year public colleges.
o There was an overall 17% decrease in the number of students enrolled in Louisiana’s APRN programs with the most significant decrease in enrollment occurring in CNS programs (50% decrease).
o Since 2011, there has been a 39% decrease in the number of students enrolled in non-licensure graduate nursing programs in Louisiana (Nursing Education and Nursing Administration).
Ø Nursing Supplyo In 2015, 63,396 nurses held a license to practice as
a RN in Louisiana. Eighty-six percent (54,696) of
nurses licensed to practice in Louisiana also lived in Louisiana and 14% (8,700) reported home addresses outside of Louisiana.
o There has been a 236% increase in the number of RNs enrolled in Louisiana’s RN to BSN programs over the past five years and a 253% increase in the number of graduates.
o The average age for RNs licensed in Louisiana in 2015 was 45.4 years, compared to an average age of 48.8 nationwide (Budden, Moulton, Harper, Brunell & Smiley, 2016).
o There was a 39% increase in the number of licensed RNs with a DNP when compared to the previous year, and a two percent decrease in those with a PhD in Nursing.
o There were 5,299 APRNs licensed to practice in Louisiana in 2015 which represents a seven percent increase when compared to 2014. Ninety percent (4,781) were residents of Louisiana.
o In 2015, 66% (3,179) of all APRNs licensed and residing in Louisiana were Nurse Practitioners, 28% (1,316) were Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, three percent (146) were Clinical Nurse Specialists, and one percent (42) were Certified Nurse Midwives.
For additional information please contact the LSBN-Center for Nursing at [email protected].
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Honors & AccomplishmentsCynthia Bienemy Elected to National Post
Cynthia Bienemy, PhD, RN, Louisiana Center for Nursing (LCN) director and co-lead for the Louisiana Action Coalition (LAC), was chosen as president-elect of the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers on April 27 during the organization’s annual conference in Orlando, Fla. The National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers (The FORUM) represents a group of nurse workforce entities that focuses on addressing the nursing shortage within their states and contributes to the national effort to assure an adequate supply of qualified nurses to meet the health needs of the US population. The FORUM supports the advancement of new as well as existing nurse workforce initiatives and shares best practices in nursing workforce
research, workforce planning, workforce development and formulation of workforce policy.In her position at the LCN, Dr. Bienemy collects, analyzes and reports on data about
the registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurse workforce in Louisiana. She addresses nursing workforce issues related to nursing education capacity, nurse supply and nurse demand.
In addition to serving as co-lead, Bienemy’s work with LAC includes leading the Diversity Steering Committee and serving as a member of the organization’s Core Leadership Team.
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CALL TO APPLICATIONS
Louisiana State Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition Vacancy
Call for RN ApplicantAccording to Title 37, Chapter 41 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes for
Dietitians and Nutritionists, the Louisiana State Nurses Association submits a list of names of licensed registered nurses for one appointment to the Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition.
Terry Compton, APRN, RN, MS, CDE is the RN currently serving on the Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition. Her term has expired and she is no longer eligible for reappointment at this time.
Interested individuals must qualify for the position in accordance with the Louisiana Dietetic/Nutrition Practice Act 3084.C which includes:
“One member shall be a licensed registered nurse selected from a list of names submitted by the Louisiana State Nurses Association.”
“Board members shall be residents of the state who have been actively practicing in the field of dietetics/nutrition or a related field for not less than five years. Board members shall have an unrestricted license to practice their respective profession, where applicable.
If you are interested in this position please email a letter of interest and resume to: [email protected]
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For a nominee to be considered, deadline for submission of all required documents is:
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Vacancies on Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Call for Nominations!
Nomination for the following positions:
The second term of the following board member of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing will expire as of December 31, 2016.
Demetrius Porche, DNS, APRN, PHD, FNP, who serves in a position dedicated to the area of education, as set forth in La. R.S. 37:914(C)(1)(b). Dr. Porche has served two terms in office and is not eligible for reappointment.
In accordance with the requirements of La. R.S. 37:914 and La. R.S. 37:916 the Louisiana State Nurses Association submits the names of qualified applicants for each Louisiana State Board of Nursing vacancy to the Governor. The Governor then selects one person for each appointment.
Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:916 A (1-4) state the qualifications for each member of the LSBN:
1) Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Louisiana for one year immediately prior to appointment.
2) Hold a current, unencumbered, unrestricted Louisiana license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
3) Have three years of experience in the respective field of practice. 4) Be actively engaged in the practice of nursing as a Registered Nurse at time
of appointment.
All applicants will be interviewed by the Louisiana State Nurses Association Board of Directors at a time to be determined. Applications are available on the LSNA website www.lsna.org.For a nominee to be considered, deadline for submission of all required documents is:
October 03, 2016.
September, October, November 2016 Pelican News • Page 9
Affiliate Member Updates
Gonzales, LA. (July 7, 2016) – The Emergency Nurses Association today announced 14 emergency nurses will be inducted into the Academy of Emergency Nursing, including 2 from Louisiana.
Since 2004, AEN has honored emergency nurses who have made enduring, substantial contributions to emergency nursing; advanced the profession of emergency nursing, including the healthcare system in which emergency nursing is delivered; and provided visionary leadership to ENA and AEN.
The candidates for induction are admitted to AEN as Fellows, recognizing they have made significant contributions to emergency nursing that go above and beyond being an outstanding nurse and a devoted ENA member. Fellows are entitled to
use the FAEN designation following their name.
2 Exceptional Louisiana Emergency Nurses to Join Academy of Emergency NursingPrestigious Honor from Emergency Nurses Association
Recognizes Unequalled Dedication
“AEN Fellows have significantly advanced the emergency nursing profession on the local, state, regional, national or international level in the areas of education, practice, research, leadership or public policy,” said ENA President Kathleen E. Carlson, MSN, RN, CEN, FAEN, a 2009 AEN inductee. “I congratulate my soon-to-be Fellows and look forward to celebrating their achievements at Emergency Nursing 2016 in September.”
The 2016 AEN inductees are:• Rose Lawrence Johnson, RN, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana – Rose is the Louisiana Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Director and a Board member for the Louisiana Emergency Nurses Association.
• DawnMcKeown,MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN,Bossier City, Louisiana – Dawn is the Trauma Program Coordinator for University Medical Center in Shreveport and a Board member for the Louisiana Emergency Nurses Association.
To date, 132 extraordinary emergency nurses have been inducted into the AEN. This number includes one other Louisiana Emergency Nurse, Knox Andress, from Shreveport, LA.
Dawn and Rose will be inducted at the Emergency Nursing 2016 Awards Gala on Saturday, Sept. 17, in Los Angeles.
About the Emergency Nurses AssociationThe Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) is the
premier professional nursing association dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing through advocacy, education, research, innovation, and leadership. Founded in 1970, ENA has proven to be an indispensable resource to the global emergency nursing community. With more than 42,000 members worldwide and over 500 Louisiana members, ENA advocates for patient safety, develops industry-leading practice standards and guidelines, and guides emergency healthcare public policy. ENA members have expertise in triage, patient care, disaster preparedness, and all aspects of emergency care. Additional information is available at www.ena.org and www.louisianaena.com.
LENA Legislative and Nurse Practice Chair:Deborah [email protected]
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Affiliate Member Updates
Tammy O’Connor, BSN CEN & Donelle Brasseal, BSN, CEN
On May 10th and 11th the National Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) held a “Day on the Hill” where Emergency Nurses from each state met with their State Senators and Representatives to advocate for support with H.R. 4365 Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Mediations Act of 2016, and H.R. 2646 Comprehensive Mental Health Reform. Emergency Nurses from across the country united together on behalf of all emergency nurses and emergency care providers, advocating for support with pressing issues facing our profession. The Louisiana State Council of Emergency Nurses (LCENA), represented by Tammy O’Connor, BSN CEN State-President, and Donelle Brasseal, BSN CEN President-Elect, met with Senator Cassidy, 5th District Representative Abraham, 3rd District Representative Boustany, Senator Vittor’s HCP Advisor, 2nd District Representative Richmond’s Legislative Assistant, and 6th District Representative Graves Chief of staff.
One of the primary concerns brought forward was focused on taking the opportunity to support first responders in the field and advocating for their ability to function fully within their scope of practice. We pressed our State Senators and Representatives for support of bill H.R. 4365, referred to as the “EMS Bill.” Acceptance of this bill will safeguard the continued use of standing orders by EMS to administer controlled substances during pre-hospital care. This bill would ensure that patients, being treated in the field, will continue to receive controlled substances, often life sustaining interventions without delay in care.
The second area of focus surrounded H.R. 2646 and S. 2680 that will improve the nation’s broken mental health system by focusing programs and resources on psychiatric care for patients and families most in need of services. The House bill, “Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act” (H.R. 2646) provides critical resources for additional inpatients beds and outpatient treatment.
Mental Health is a national emergency with more than 11 million Americans having a severe mental illness, yet
Emergency Nurses Attend “Day on the Hill” in D.C.millions go without treatment due to a broken mental health system. Research represents that mental health disorders are the leading cause of disability in the U.S., and an estimated 26.2% of American 18 or older suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. Despite the grim statistics, access to mental health care treatment is severely lacking, resulting in these patients accessing an emergency department (ED) for care. The mental health patients utilize more resources than other patients which places an added strain on an already over-crowded ED’s. ENA research represents that the average ED stay for a mental health patient is 18 hours versus 4 hours for all other types of patients.
The two bills focus on a comprehensive plan to address the failing mental health system with strategies such as improving reimbursement under Medicare and Medicaid programs, increase volume of psychiatric hospital beds, advance utilization of telepsychiatry, additional resources on suicide prevention, extend health IT laws for improved coordination of care, improve coordination between federal agencies, improve training of care providers in mental health and substance abuse disorders.
After emergency nurses returned from Day on the Hill, there is momentum gaining in support of this bill with an increase of 83 bipartisan cosponsors, up from 70 prior to our visits. This is exciting news and represents the impact that Emergency Nurses have in advocating for those issues that directly impact our profession, and that of our patients.
The movement to improve the overall health care system for those with mental health disorders is a journey that will require a test in time, however, we are confident that there is movement in the right direction.
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LANPAC News
Lisa Deaton, BSN, RN
Each state’s nursing association acts to support and serve all levels of registered nurses within their state. Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA) seeks to provide an avenue for nurses
working together, to actively address the factors which impact the health care and the profession of nursing.
Politics and policy affect health care –including every area of nursing-- whether it’s education, practice or research. Each legislative session, LSNA’s Health Policy Committee reviews and monitors legislation that could directly impact health care services and nursing practice. The Committee maintains a legislative presence and actively lobbies LSNA’s position as necessary.
It is the role of the Louisiana Nurses Political Action Committee (LANPAC), an entity of LSNA, to monitor legislation and identify members who support LSNA’s positions as it relates to nursing practice and the health needs of the citizens of Louisiana. We are in the process of reviewing the voting records of the members of the Louisiana legislature for the 2016 sessions. This information will be available on the LSNA website under LANPAC.
As the volatile issue of healthcare and budget constraints continue to consume daily conversations and headlines, nursing, as the largest provider of healthcare services, has to maintain a strong political voice. LANPAC can help Louisiana nurses strategically and legislatively align to strengthen their voice and harken political ears to the message Louisiana nurses need to move forward. The time has come to add volume to Louisiana nurses voice. LANPAC needs financial support from contributors to help carry nursing’s advocacy forward. LANPAC understands that like most Americans, many nurses are living on a tight budget. As we try to build up LANPAC funds for imminent political action, LANPAC asks you to consider contributing what you can. Even a small contribution is a big investment when it comes to protecting our profession and the health of the population we serve. To make a contribution, please obtain the donation form at the following link http://www.lsna.org/lanpac.html.
LANPAC is seeking a professional nurse in each of the 105 House and Senate districts across Louisiana to volunteer as we attempt to engage nurses in a collaborative process to build relationships with and educate our legislative partners. We need you to help LANPAC to strengthen nursing voice and harken political ears to the message Louisiana nurses need to move forward. If you are interested in getting more engaged with LANPAC please contact Lisa Deaton, BSN, RN current Chairperson of LANPAC at [email protected] or (225) 933-3242
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Louisiana Action Coalition NewsNurse Leader Institute Graduates Second Class
The Louisiana Action Coalition’s (LAC) Nurse Leader Institute (NLI), with support from the Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA) provided RNs across the state an opportunity to strengthen leadership skills and to network with colleagues and seasoned nurse leaders. A group of 23 RNs participated in the recent offering; with20 having completed all five days of the training.
“The Nurse Leader Institute is divided into three segments,” said Barbara Morvant, MN, RN, project director for the NLI and LAC Core Leadership Team member. “Nurses may attend just one or two of the segments depending on their needs, but most choose to complete all five days. By doing that they are designated as graduates and qualified to participate in the LAC Nurse Leader Mentorship program which we consider the second phase of our leadership training.”
The NLI was created by the LAC Core Leadership Team and Leadership Steering Committee to provide nurse managers and emerging nurse leaders with the tools they need to be successful. Based on priorities identified in a nurse leadership needs assessment survey fielded in 2015 to all RNs in Louisiana, LAC saw leadership training as a need and responded. The 33.2 CE curriculum includes segments on budgeting, communication, recruitment and retention, staff performance, quality improvement and personal leadership skills.
Registered nurses from work settings including hospitals, home health, academia, public health, insurance and claims, research, regulatory and ambulatory care made up the June 2016 group of NLI participants.
“The Nurse Leader Institute was an eye-opener for me,” said Jeannie Smith, RN, BSN, CMSRN. “It allowed me to see the potential I have within myself to become a great leader. The information presented by the passionate faculty of RN-leaders gave me the knowledge, courage and inspiration to reach for my dream of becoming a nurse executive. I am no longer a ‘lamb,’ but a ‘lion’ in the making.”
“The content covered and resources given will be a valuable asset to help me grow within my leadership role,” said Toni Armstrong, RN. “Thanks to LAC for giving emerging nurse leaders the opportunity to spread our wings!”
Those who completed the Nurse Leader Institute are now eligible to participate in a nine-month mentorship program during which each will be matched with an experienced
nurse leader in his or her area of practice/interest. Those nurse leaders successfully completing both the Nurse Leader Institute and the mentorship program will be recognized at the annual Louisiana Nurses Foundation Nightingale Gala.
Diane Fulton, RN, MSN, senior vice president and chief nursing officer at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, served as faculty at both NLI trainings. “Many of us started our leadership careers because someone asked us as a staff nurse to step up and act as an ‘interim manager’ with no formal training - including me.” Fulton said. “I’m glad we now have something available that provides a good foundation for a novice or beginning nurse leader. With more than 17 percent of RNs in leadership positions retiring in the next five years, it is important to train our replacements.”
“The strength of the Nurse Leader Institute is the quality of the faculty,” said Morvant. “Participants get to learn from seasoned nurse leaders who are committed to the profession and so willingly give their time to prepare our future leaders. Our goal is to inspire our future leaders and give them tools to work with on their journeys to greatness.”
Lisa Colletti, RN, MN, NEA-BC, LAC Core Leadership Team member and retired nurse executive, also served as faculty for the second time. She said, “Presenting to young, up-and-coming leaders is one of the highlights of my career. I am always impressed by the participants in terms of willingness to learn and share. Sharing of experiences and networking is essential to learning and building a colleague base to call upon as you develop and grow in management.”
The next LAC Nurse Leader Institute is scheduled for January 9 through 13, 2017, in Baton Rouge. Registration will open in October. Detailed information about the NLI and Nurse Leader Mentorship Program can be found on the LAC website at louisianafutureofnursing.org.
Development of the Nurse Leader Institute was funded by donations from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of support Louisiana, Gifted Healthcare LLC and the Great 100 Nurses Foundation. In-kind donations were provided by the Louisiana State Nurses Association through its Louisiana Nurses Foundation, including serving as LAC fiscal agent; and the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, through its Center for Nursing staff. Special acknowledgement goes to Lisa Deaton, LAC Core Leadership Team member, who volunteered time to staff the NLI throughout the week.
The second Louisiana Action Coalition Nurse Leader Institute cohort: From left, front row: Amy Bufford, Kristi Murray, Jobe Nasca, Elizabeth Robichaux, Sarah Wilson, Lisa Richard, Toni Armstrong, Patty
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N ightingale Awards2017 Nightingale Awards and Gala
16th Annual Louisiana Awards Gala for Nursing and Healthcare Sponsored by the Louisiana Nurses Foundation and Louisiana State Nurses Association
Individual Award Criteria:
All Louisiana registered nurses or retired registered nurses who practiced in Louisiana are eligible to be nominated for a 2017 Nightingale Award. In addition, individual RN’s are eligible to be nominated for induction into the Louisiana State Nurses Association/ Louisiana Nurses Foundation Hall of Fame, the most prestigious award of recognition for life long contributions. Applications are limited to the electronic application which may be accessed from the Louisiana State Nurses Association website, www.lsna.org.
Hall of Fame nominees will be notified prior to the event whether or not they are selected for induction into the Hall of Fame. All other nominees for awards will be announced at the Gala.
All submissions must include the following information on the nominated nurse as well as the specific award criteria:
• Numberofyearsinpracticeasaregisterednurse.• Allacademicdegrees.• Allcurrentnationallyrecognizednursingcertifications.• Currentpositionandyearsinposition.
Please comment on and give examples of the nominee’s achievements/accomplishments related to the SPECIFIC AWARD CRITERIA for which he or she is nominated.
Hall of FameThis prestigious award recognizes a Registered Nurse’s
lifelong commitment to the profession The Registered Nurse must have practiced in Louisiana for at least 10 years and has achieved national prominence. This award may not be given every year and is limited. The nominee should not be presently serving on the LSNA or LNF boards.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. preparation in a formal nursing program, 2. activities related to lifelong learning, and significant
length of practice as a registered nurse,3. contributions to professional nursing and/or community
organizations,4. demonstrated leadership which has affected Louisiana
citizen’s health and/or nursing’s social history,5. contribution to nursing practice, education,
administration, research, economics, or literature,
6. achievement of national recognition, and7. and enduring achievement, having value beyond the
nominee’s lifetime.
Registered Nurse of the YearThis award honors the registered nurse who best
exemplifies the ongoing demonstration of excellence in the art and science of nursing practice.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. examples of ongoing excellence in the art and science
of nursing,2. examples of positive impact on organizational, local, or
statewide healthcare and nursing,3. participation in LSNA/ANA and/or other professional
nursing organizations,4. evidence of continuing education and lifelong learning,
and5. evidence of mentoring others in the profession of
registered nursing.
Clinical Practice Nurse of the YearThis award recognizes a registered nurse who
consistently delivers exemplary direct patient care in a primary nursing role.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. ability to demonstrate use of clinical expertise
and interpersonal/communication skills to deliver excellence in patient care,
2. Impact on clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction through application of nursing knowledge,
3. ability to use leadership skills and quality measures to initiate improvement in patient care processes,
4. evidence of participation in professional/community organizations, and
5. evidence of continuing education and lifelong learning.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse of the YearThis award honors an Advanced Practice Registered
Nurse licensed in Louisiana for outstanding direct patient care. This category includes: Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwives, Nurse Anesthetists, and Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Award Criteria—please address the following:
1. demonstrates advanced clinical expertise and interpersonal/communication skills to improve patient outcomes,
2. impact on wellness to a population of patients, Rec: Documentation of use of evidence based practice to guide practice,
3. use of leadership skills and quality measures to advance an area of nursing practice,
4. evidence of continuing education and lifelong learning, and
5. evidence of participation in professional/community organizations.
Nurse Researcher of the YearThis award recognizes a research focused registered
nurse who had led significant nursing research leading to an improvement in direct patient care and has shown to impact healthcare delivery or the community. .
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. develops and implements a research protocol(s) that
focuses on patient outcomes, clinical quality or the community,
2. translates specific research findings into meaningful and valuable clinical practice change(s),
3. disseminates nursing research findings outside of the organizational structure,
4. demonstrates the ability to secure funding to conduct or implement research as needed, and
5. evidence of participation in LSNA/ANA and other professional organizations.
Clinical Nurse Educator of the Year (healthcare provider, primary role)
This award is given to an outstanding clinical nurse educator practicing in any area of care that provides formal education programs in a healthcare facility based in Louisiana.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. impact on nursing outcomes that were a direct
reflection of clinical nursing education,2. excellence in classroom presentation and competency
demonstration and validation,3. excellence in clinical expertise and nurse educator
competencies, 4. participation in LSNA/ANA and/or professional
nursing, professional development, or educational organizations, and
5. evidence of mentoring nurses to the profession of nursing at an organization, including measurement outcomes related to nursing retention and turnover.
Rookie of the YearThis award honors a registered nurse who, while
practicing for less than two years, exhibits awareness of the practice of nursing and professionalism while delivering nursing care.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. consistency of job experience since becoming a
registered nurse,2. demonstrates ongoing growth in professional nursing
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N ightingale Awards3. demonstrates excellence in clinical practice,4. evidence of demonstrating leadership,5. evidence of continuing education and learning, and 6. participation in professional/community organizations.
Registered Nurse Mentor of the YearThis award honors a registered nurse who assisted a
nursing colleague(s) to advance in the nursing profession.Award Criteria—please address the following:1. demonstration of exemplary professional behaviors in a
mentor/mentee relationship,2. demonstrates professional commitment to mentor
others in the art and science of nursing,3. evidence of continuing education and lifelong learning, 4. participation in professional/community organizations.
Nursing Administrator of the YearThis award recognizes a registered nurse who serves in a
key nursing leadership role, administers the business/patient care activities of a health organization, and/or who manages other personnel who have achieved demonstrated excellence during the past year.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. documentation of achievement of excellence in an area
of nursing practice within the healthcare agency as a result of the vision and leadership of this individual,
2. use of leadership skills, quality measures, and evidence-based initiatives to improve nursing practice,
3. demonstration of personal and organizational commitment to lifelong learning, and
4. participation in professional/community organizations.
Outstanding Community Achievement by a Registered Nurse
This award recognizes achievement of outstanding community service by a registered nurse.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. demonstrates exemplary leadership in voluntary
activities within community organizations such as schools, churches, agencies, etc.
2. demonstration of significant accomplishments in the community,
3. evidence of activities that have yielded a positive impact on the health and welfare of the community and its citizens, and
4. participation in professional/community organizations.
Nursing Educator of the Year (Faculty, School of Nursing) This award is given to an outstanding nurse educator
involved in formal undergraduate or graduate nursing program based in Louisiana.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. serves as a role model to students and positively
impacts the student learning experience. 2. evidence of innovation and excellence in education
competencies, in the classroom and in other learning modalities,
3. demonstrates excellence in clinical expertise,4. participation in professional /community organizations,
and5. evidence of participation in lifelong learning.
Nursing School Administrator of the YearThis award recognizes a registered nurse who is
responsible for the administration of a school of nursing or division within a school of nursing, and in the past year has demonstrated excellence in achievement in this role.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. significant achievement by the institution/nursing
program as a result of the vision and leadership of nominee,
2. evidence of innovative leadership on behalf of faculty and students,
3. evidence of personal and organizational commitment to lifelong learning, and
4. evidence of participation in professional /community organizations.
Organizational Award Criteria:
Please comment on and give examples of the organization’s achievements/accomplishments in relation to the specific award.
Nursing School of the Year – Undergraduate Degree Programs
This award recognizes a school of nursing offering formal education for students seeking initial licensure as a registered nurse. The nominated school must be in good standing with the LSBN and accreditation bodies.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. evidence that school of nursing has commitment to
recruiting, selecting and retaining educating future nurses,
2. NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for immediate two-year reporting periods,
3. examples of innovation in nursing education in all educational settings, classroom, clinical laboratory, clinical practice,
4. percentage of full-time and part-time faculty who are members of LSNA/ANA and related activities, and
5. percentage of enrolled nursing students who are members of LASN and activities of the student organization.
Nursing School of the Year – Graduate Degree Programs
This award recognizes a school of nursing offering formal education for registered nurses seeking a graduate degree for advanced clinical practice roles as well as nursing administration, nursing education and research.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. description of the advanced practice and higher degree
programs offered,2. number of graduates in each offered program during
the past two year period,3. advanced practice certification first-time pass rates for
immediate two-year reporting periods, if applicable to type of program,
4. examples of innovation in nursing education, and 5. percentage of students and faculty who are members
of LSNA/ANA and other professional nursing organizations and related activities.
Outstanding Employer or Facility of the Year (Other than Hospital)
This award recognizes an employer of registered nurses that demonstrates recognition for professional nursing and innovation in leadership.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. outcome measures of professional nursing growth
within the facility, 2. specific examples of organizational initiatives
supportive of nursing practice, 3. evidence of RN professional development,4. examples of RN recognition within the organization,
and5. recognition of support for nursing participation in
professional /community organizations.
Hospital of the Year (60 beds or fewer), Hospital of the Year (61 beds to 160 beds) and Hospital of the Year (161 or greater)
This award recognizes a hospital employer of registered nurses that demonstrates recognition of professional nursing and innovation in leadership in the described licensed bed categories.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. innovation through nursing leadership and
management within the hospital, 2. specific examples of organizational initiatives
supportive of nursing practice, 3. evidence of RN decision making and participation in
management decisions,4. examples of recognition of RN achievements within
the organization, and5. recognition of support for nursing participation in
professional/community nursing organizations.
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General Instructions for Nominations
Please see our website at www.LSNA.org for detailed instructions.
Application deadline is Monday, November 28, 2016
General instructions include:• Please go to our website at www.LSNA.
org for all instructions. Information can be found on the home page under “Important News.”
• Applications will be accepted starting September 15, 2016. ALL material MUST be received by Monday, November 28, 2016.
• Each nomination must have a separateapplication that includes all required information.
• For Individual submissions contactinformation is required to allowcontactwiththe nominee (name, street address, phonenumber). This must be their home contactinformation. Information cannot be sent toemployment address. If it is an organizationsubmissionpleaseincludecontactperson.
• Applications are to be complete whensubmitted by the deadline noted and will bepresentedtothejudgesassuch.Noadditionalinformation will be added after submissionto the judges.LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Application deadline is Monday, NOVEMBER 28, 2016.
• Louisiana Nurses Foundation will notcontact nominator or nominee for missinginformation.
Late December 2016 each NOMINEE will becontacted by Louisiana Nurses Foundation to notifythemoftheirnomination.
Any questions please contact:LouisianaStateNursesAssociation(225)201-0993.
September, October, November 2016 Pelican News • Page 15
LNF News
The Louisiana Nurses Foundation (LNF) adopted a bylaw amendment to collect and distribute funds to assist participants in the Recovering Nurse Program. The LNF received a letter of request from Barbara McGill, Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN) Recovering Nurse Program Director, requesting consideration by LNF to establish a separate fund to help nurses defray the cost of treatment for substance use disorders. In describing the need, McGill stated “Good treatment is expensive and some nurses who are chemically dependent are fired from their jobs when their illness is discovered. When they are fired they lose their insurance and have a difficult time paying for treatment.” Her vision for the program was to collect funds and than distribute in the form of partial grants and/or loans to assist with treatment cost. Even if the monies went to paying COBRA cost, we could make an impact on the success of the nurse in recovery.
After careful consideration, the LNF acted to amend its bylaws to include the purpose of collecting and distributing funds to assist participants in the Recovering Nurse Program (RNP). Chad Sullivan, Louisiana Nurses Foundation Vice- President has agreed to lead the effort in establishing fundraising activities and program guidelines. According to Sullivan, “As legal counsel for nurses, my clients are often faced with the seemingly impossible task of obtaining expensive treatment for which they lack monetary funds. As a gut reaction, a number of clients express the desire to give up the nursing license they worked so hard to obtain due to the financial hurdles presented to them when facing addiction. My hope is that we can collect funds so that this obstacle is removed from the recovering nurse’s path, allowing them to focus on recovery and sobriety.”
BACKGROUND:A program, Louisiana Nurses Network for Impaired Professionals (LaNNIP), to
protect the public through early detection and referral to treatment of impaired nurses and to assist nurses suffering from chemical dependency was first established in Louisiana in 1986 under the auspices of the Louisiana State Nurses Association with a Memorandum of Agreement between LSNA and LSBN. The LNF was created with a specific charge to collect funds to administer the program. By 1990, based on the success of the program, the number of nurses in the program began to exceed the financial and human resources of LSNA/LNF. Through mutual agreement the program was transferred under the auspices of the LSBN and became the Recovering Nurse Program.
The Recovering Nurse Program has a good track record of helping nurses get into recovery and stay in recovery. A study by the LSBN demonstrated that only about 6% of the nurses who successfully complete the program were reported back to the LSBN. The LSBN celebrated 30 years of the Recovering Nurse Program (formally LaNNIP) this past July.
Need:While Louisiana can be proud of being one of the first states to establish a program
for the early detection referral to treatment and monitoring recovery of impaired professionals, a need still exist to assist nurses suffering from a substance use disorder or other conditions that impair or potentially impair one’s practice as a registered nurse. The key to success is treatment, specifically those treatment programs that focus on the treatment of healthcare professionals. These programs are expensive. Additionally the nurse may need an extended period away from their drug of choice to avoid relapse. The nurse often finds him/herself financially bankrupt; perhaps having to lose one’s home, deplete a child’s college fund, etc., to pay for treatment, further, adding to the challenge of recovery. Support to nurses to get the needed treatment will not only assist the nurse to regain the ability to practice nursing, it may well save the nurses and/or patients lives.
With the passing of Sr. Lucie Leonard on March 18, 2016, LNF acted to name the fund in her honor. Sr. Lucie Leonard, in her position of Nursing Practice Consultant of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, was a driving force for the establishment of the Recovering Nurse Program; formally know as the Louisiana Nurses Network for Impaired Professions (LaNNIP) under the auspices of the Louisiana State Nurses Association. This would be a very fitting remembrance of her tireless efforts to achieve early detection and referral of nurses suffering from chemical addiction so that they may regain their careers and save their lives.
Get Involved:The Louisiana Nurse Foundation will need individuals with a passion and
commitment to this program to get involved. To volunteer to assist the effort, please email the Louisiana Nurses Foundation at: [email protected].
Donate:To make a tax deductible contribution to the Recovering Nurse fund, please send a
check made payable to the Louisiana Nurses Foundation/Sr. Lucie Leonard fund and mail to Louisiana Nurses Foundation, 5713 Superior Drive, Suite A-6, Baton Rouge, La., 70816
Personal Plea:As the current President of the Louisiana Nurses Foundation and having been
the Executive Director of the Louisiana State Nurses Association when both the LaNNIP and the LNF were formed, I am very excited to be a part of reengaging the LNF in support of our fellow colleagues suffering from physical, mental and substance abuse disorders. Substance abuse disorders are an occupational hazard in that no other professional has as much access and opportunity to divert drugs. Many factors lead to substance abuse among nurses, but regardless of the underlying issues, successful recovery is the key to not only saving their careers but often times their lives. I sincerely hope that nurses will reach out to their colleagues in need through volunteerism and contributing to the fund.
The Louisiana Nurses Foundation establishes Sr. Lucie Leonard Recovering Nurse Support Fund
Sr. Lucie Leonard, O. Carm, MSN, RN
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LSNA NewsRecently, representatives of LSNA attended the American
Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly in Washington, DC. The ANA Membership Assembly is the governing and official voting body of the American Nurses Association (ANA). It identifies and discusses issues of concern to members and provides direction to the ANA Board of Directors. One of the key responsibilities of the ANA Membership Assembly is to determine policy and positions for the Association. The meeting of the ANA Membership Assembly provides a forum for discussion of critical nursing practice and policy issues and input from a broad cross section of nursing leaders.
Pictured (L-R): Norlyn Hyde, MSN, APRN, CNS, President, LSNA Board of Directors;
Keeley C. Harmon, PhD, RN, President-elect, LSNA Board of Directors; Pamela F. Cipriano,
PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, ANA President; Joe Ann Clark, PhD, RN, LSNA interim Executive
Director; and John Wyble, PhD, CAE, LSNA Executive Director
CNE CornerDr. Debra P. Shelton
Nurse Peer Review Leader, LSNA Approver Unit [email protected]
In 2013, Arkansas Nursing Association and Louisiana State Nurse Association collaborated to form the South Central Accreditation Program (SCAP) as a pilot project at the request of ANCC. Effective February 1, 2016, SCAP ceased operation as an approver unit. During February, Louisiana moved to reestablish their approver unit and provider unit. With this change LSNA is committed to providing continuing education services to our nurses.
In the past few months, Jennifer Newman, CE Coordinator, and I have been working on implementing the 2015 ANCC Criteria changes. Individuals can access the changes at www.nursecredentialing.org and download the new manuals: one for Providers and one for Approvers. All forms have been revised and placed on the web site – www.lsna.org click on Education. Any new applications for Individual Education Activities and Approved Provider Units should use the revised forms. All Approved Provider Units should ensure that the changes have been implemented by January 2017. So far, individuals and Nurse Peer Reviewers have had very positive comments about the new forms. Information can be typed directly on the form and then saved. It is not necessary to print and scan before sending. All applications are now required to be submitted electronically either by email or a flash drive.
In June, 19 potential Nurse Peer Reviewers began training. Three videos have been developed along with post-tests as part of the training curriculum. The addition of these reviewers should speed up our review process.
In coordination with LSNA, we are also in the process of rebuilding the web site for the Approver Unit. Sections for IEAs and Provider Units have been established as well as Sample Forms, Frequently Asked Questions, Resources, Advertising of activities, and listing of Approved Provider Units.
If your agency or institution is interested in becoming an Approved Provider Unit, please contact us. Why should you become an Approved Provider Unit? Continuing nursing education has changed during the last five years. Continuing nursing, medical and pharmacy education have been working together to provide consistency in the approval process.
BENEFITSThe accrediting process is voluntary, and is intended to
strengthen and sustain the quality and integrity of Continuing Nursing Education (CNE). The extent to which each
organization accepts and fulfills the responsibilities inherent in this process is a measure of its concern for quality and of its commitment to strive for and achieve excellence in its endeavors. Providing CNE directly to professional nurses is a unique opportunity to market your company/school/hospital as a leader in the healthcare field. Nursing professionals can be assured that they receive quality CNE as prescribed by ANCC’s rigorous accreditation process.
Promote Highest Professional Standards for NursingPrivate and public health care organizations rely on ANCC
credentials to promote excellence in nursing and health care globally. In every country, ANCC-accredited continuing education is the most effective and sustainable strategy to improve professional nursing practice.
Be in High Demand Nurses need CNE contact hours to maintain ANCC
certification and are loyal to organizations that help them improve professional skills and patient outcomes. ANCC accreditation enjoys wide recognition and acceptance by licensing boards and other regulatory bodies.
Compete Globally ANCC is the first and only health care credentialing
organization to attain full International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification. Once accredited by ANCC, organizations can more readily compete in new markets worldwide.
Increase Credibility Nurses trust ANCC-accredited organizations to deliver
quality professional education that adheres to evidence-based, global standards. Linking your brand to the ANCC reputation for improving outcomes elevates your standing with key stakeholders.
Expand Visibility Accredited organizations may use ANCC accreditation
logos and language in promotional materials and are listed in a searchable directory on www.nursecredentialing.org.
Improve Curricula for Nurses Most organizations value the accreditation application
process as a potent means to uncover specific ways to strengthen CNE programs.
Other benefits include: • Recognitionbymoststatelicensingboards;• Recognition of the organization’s willingness to have
their educational programs reviewed for adherence to objective national standards;
• PublicationofyourCNEactivityontheLSNAwebsiteat no extra cost.
Did you know that ANCC-certified nurses are required to have 50% of their CNE from an ANCC accredited or approved provider unit for certification renewal?
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LSNA News
LSNA Thanks Some Dedicated Volunteers
Norlyn Hyde, LSNA President
The work of volunteers is at the very heart of professional organizations. The members have a passion for the work of the organization and choose to devote their time and energies to its mission. This is true of the Louisiana State Nurses Association. It has been the volunteer members, who for decades have contributed long hours of dedicated service, that have been the driving force behind the continued work of the association.
It has been said by Gayla LeMaire that “Volunteers are paid in six figures… S-M-I-L-E-S.” I would like to take this opportunity to thank some dedicated LSNA volunteers with a load of smiles.
• DeborahGarbee,PhD,APRN,ACNS-BC,RNofNewOrleanshasbeenservingon the LSNA Board since the spring of 2013. She served as Clinical Practice Council Chair and more recently as Director of Clinical Practice, Health Policy, and Advocacy. Deb has experienced some personal stressors over the last several months that have made it necessary for her to resign her position on the Board of Directors of LSNA and the Board of Trustees of the Louisiana Nurses Foundation (LNF). We mourn with her over the death of her beloved father. LSNA thanks her for her service to the organization and hopes that she can one day return to her area of service.
• PatriciaLaBrosse,APRN,BCwasservingasHealthPolicyChairwhich isoneof the committees that reported up through the Director position held by Deb Garbee. Patricia has graciously agreed to fulfill the remainder of Deb’s term. This commitment includes continuing as Health Policy Chair and serving on the Louisiana Nurses Foundation Board of Trustees. Many thanks to Patricia for agreeing to serve in these multiple areas.
• ManythanksandmanyS-M-I-L-E-StoAmandaBolton,BSN,RNwhohasbeenserving as our inaugural Director of Transition into Practice. Amanda has been serving on the LNF Board of Trustees also. As a relatively new member of the profession, Amanda has brought a fresh perspective to the table and challenged us to “think outside the box.” She has established relationships with young nurses and students, introducing them to the workings and mission of LSNA. Amanda feels that she needs to step down at this time to focus on her graduate studies, work, and family responsibilities. We appreciate Amanda so much and look forward to the time that she can return to her place of service with LSNA.
• RoseSchaubhuthasbeen servingon theLSNABODsince2013.Shewas firstelected to serve as Leadership/Management Council Chair. This position transitioned into the Director of Organizational Advancement with the Bylaw changes accepted by the House of Delegates in 2015. Due to illness in her family, Rose feels the need to step down from her directorship at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rose and her family. We thank her for her service.
• PatrickD.Reed,RN,DNP,MSN,MBA,MSHCM,CPHQhasgraciouslyagreedto serve out the remainder of Rose’s term. We welcome Patrick to the Board and look forward to working with him in the area of Organizational Advancement.
Introducing LSNA’s Workplace Advocacy
(WPA) CommitteeThe Workplace Advocacy Committee has come together with the facilitation of
Patricia LaBrosse PMHCNS-BC, LSNA Director Health Policy, Workplace Advocacy, and Clinical Practice. Ellen Beyer, DNP, MBA, MN, RN, PHCNS-BC, APRN and Paula Kensler, DNP, MBA, RN, both instructors at LSUHSC School of Nursing in New Orleans, are co-chairing this committee. The committee members include Ryan Landry, BSN, CCRN, who is the Cardiothoracic Program Director at CVT Surgical Center in Baton Rouge, Captain James R. McManus who is the Education and Training Flight Commander and Staff Development Officer at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, Melody Eschetes, BSN, RN, who works in Palliative Care in Baton Rouge, and Tammy Randol, MSN, RN, C., who is the Patient Care Coordinator at Willis Knighton Health System, Shreveport.
The committee’s initial goal is to assess the nurses of Louisiana regarding our perceptions of our workplaces to identity what we believe to be our workplace priorities and opportunities for improvement in Louisiana. This committee is presently working on the most efficient and effective way to facilitate this assessment.
The “workplace” is simply a place where one works, however more specifically, a healthy workplace or work environment is much more. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)(2001), identified six essential standards that must be in place to create a healthy work environment. These essential elements are: skilled communication, true collaboration, effective decision making, appropriate staffing, meaningful recognition, and authentic leadership (AACN, 2001). “To maximize the contributions nurses make to society, it is necessary to protect the dignity and autonomy of nurses in the workplace” (ANA, 2001). The American Nurses Association’s Bill of Rights lays out essential principles that should be allowed for nurse to fulfill obligations to society (ANA, 2001).
The mission of the Workplace Advocacy Committee is, “Improving the workplace of nurses in Louisiana.” We welcome input from all Louisiana nurses and stakeholders. Contact the co-chairs for questions or comments.
Members of the Workplace Advocacy Committee
ReferencesANA’s Bill of Rights adopted by the ANA Board of Directors: June 26, 2001, American Journal of
Nursing: November 2001, 101(11) p. 57. Also retrieved from http://www.nursingworld.org/NursesBillofRights
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) (2016) AACN standards for establishing and sustaining healthy work environments: A journey to excellence (2nd ed.). AACN
Name and Credentials Title/Region/LSNA
Ellen Beyer, DNP, MBA, MN, RN, PHCNS-BC, [email protected]
Instructor LSUHSC School of NursingNew Orleans, LACo-chair – WPA Committee
Paula A. Kensler, DNP, MBA, [email protected]
Instructor LSUHSC School of NursingNew Orleans, LACo-chair – WPA Committee
Ryan M. Landry, BSN, CCRNCardiothoracic Program DirectorCVT Surgical CenterBaton Rouge, LA – WPA committee member
Captain James R. McManus
Education and Training Flight Commander,Staff Development OfficerBarksdale Air Force BaseShreveport, LA – WPA committee member
Melody Eschetes, BSN, RNPalliative CareBaton Rouge, LAWPA committee member
Tammy Randol, MSN, RN, C
Patient Care CoordinatorWillis Knighton Health SystemShreveport, LA WPA committee member
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District News
Clara Earl, BRDNA President
Greetings members and friends, Although some of you were on vacation and busy keeping your units staffed, taking
care of our sick, injured, hospitalized or home-bound relatives and neighbors, many of our BRDNA members were also participating in several events held from May to September.
BRDNA members participated in the legislative process, either by contacting their legislators or by being present at the committee hearings focusing on “Collaborative Practice” and other issues regarding healthcare and education.
Our homework this year... nurses will need to contact legislators to determine the position they took on what was SB 187; perhaps education could follow. For future healthcare issues, anyone interested in being a contact person for their house representative may notify the BRDNA president or Board member for health policy. This info will be communicated to our health policy committee and to LANPAC.
Our brdna.org website has been updated! Please check it monthly for new news. Thank you to Jennifer R.
Remember BRDNA also has a Facebook page.Several Baton Rouge nurses attended the “Medicaid Expansion Coalition”
information day, June 6. We learned “what was, is, no more.” DHH name has changed to LPH. There are 5 insurance programs. Eligibility requirements for Medicaid have changed. Individuals must be between ages 19 – 64, must have a household income below 138% of the FPL and be a U.S. citizen or qualified alien. Medicaid is based on current income and not on assets. There are application centers and individual sites. Other points were discussed.
Startling news came from the State OPH Restructuring... (via LSNA Insider). Office of Public Health budget reductions for FY 2017 included elimination of the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing positions. We are told the 2 positions have been removed and those nurses offered a different position.
During June, July and August, registered nursing volunteers met to plan and prepare for the LA Action coalition (LAC), Regional Action Coalition(RAC), region 2 “Discover Diversity in Nursing” project. Region 2 was awarded a mini-grant. The project involves ‘RN Ambassadors” to visit high school counselors or high school students to encourage minority, underserved, and/or male students to consider Nursing as a career. USB bracelets will be used to disseminate the necessary information. The Ambassadors will visit the counselors and students during September and October, complete an evaluation for a report to the LAC.
We would love to see more registered nurses and students at our monthly meetings. In August, Dr. Trudy Williams presented “Simulation in Nursing Education.” Because our meeting sites do rotate and to allow nurses living in different ends of the district to have easier access, please confirm the location of BRDNA meetings on the BRDNA website and open your constant contact notice. Remember our BRD meetings are held the second Thursday in September, October, November, January. Continuing education units are offered at most meetings.
Congratulations to Dr. Sharon Bator, immediate past BRDNA president, on her retirement from SU. She also resigned her position as BRDNA Vice president but agreed to continue to serve on the program committee. We thank her for her several years of service to the BRDNA.
Time to quit. Hope to see you soon at a Baton Rouge District Meeting.
Baton Rouge District News Northshore District NewsGeorgia Johnson, NDNA President
In May, the NDNA enjoyed a presentation at their new location, Bosco’s in Mandeville. The program “Positive Energy and Conscious Change: Making a Difference for Ourselves and Our Patients” was presented by Mitzi Myers. There were several new attendees at the meeting.
In June, District President, Georgia Johnson prepared a presentation for Girl Scout Troop 30960’s sleep over. This was a two-part presentation on Becoming a Nurse and Basic First Aid. The participants qualified to receive their first aid badge. This was part of the district’s effort to promote nursing as a career.
Also, in June, the Board of Directors held their bi-annual Strategic Planning Meeting to evaluate progress toward the established 2016 goals and to plan for upcoming events. One of which, is the annual Awards Program to recognize the “Northshore Top Twenty.” The event this year will be held at Lakeview Medical Center in Covington on September 20th. Nominees need not be a member of Northshore District but must reside in Washington or St. Tammany Parish. Further information is available on the NDNA website: www.northshoredistrictnurses-louisiana.com.
Excellent progress has been made with membership; twelve new members so far this year, four of whom are new graduates. NDNA now has a district T-shirt that can be ordered at each meeting. In addition to participation in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in October, NDNA has undertaken a new community service project. An Adult Coloring Book, which has become so popular today, was developed for use during chemotherapy treatment. Our first recipient is Slidell Memorial Cancer Center, who has graciously hosted our Award Program several times. These accomplishments are a result of the hard work and dedication of the Board.
The NDNA Program Planning Committee met in July at Delta College to plan the 2017 Calendar aimed at providing CNE credit for the educational program at each meeting and a CE workshop.
Mitzi Myers, RN, MSN, CNE, AHN-BC, Southeastern
Louisiana University
Georgia Johnson presenting to Girl Scout Troop 30960
BOD Strategic Planning Meeting: (L to R): Rebecca Willingham, Liz McHugh, Michelle Trosclair, Alison Maestri, Marybeth Burkart,
Dorraine Woods, Noel Nesbitt; Not pictured – Sue DeLaune.
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DISTRICT CHALLENGE PROGRESS REPORTGOAL: To recognize district efforts to increase LSNA membership
The district membership challenge is proceeding well. Membership is increasing. As a reminder, the DNA that achieves the highest percentage increase in membership and the DNA that recruits the most graduates will be recognized at the 2017 House of Delegates.
Below is the six-month progress report for Jan.- June 2016. Kudos to those in the lead.
DISTRICTSJan.
(baseline)June 2016 % Increase NEW GRADS
(YTD)
1. Alexandria 86 87 .01 1
2. Baton Rouge 352 365 .04 10
3. Northshore 83 94 .13 4
4. Lafayette 126 131 .04 2
5. Lake Charles 56 58 .04 0
6. Monroe 39 47 .21 2
7. New Orleans 299 313 .05 1
8. Ruston 26 28 .08 1
10. Shreveport 130 145 .12 1
11. Tangipahoa 52 51 â 1
12. Bayou 35 31 â 1
13. Feliciana 13 13 0 1
TOTAL 1297 1363 .05 19
What is NOT going well is the effort to recognize the members that recruit the most new members. As part of the welcome packet, new members are given a self-addressed, postage paid post card to credit the person that recruited them. These are not being returned. If you are putting forth the effort to recruit a new member, be sure to tell them to complete and return the post card that they receive.
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and the American Nurses Association! We value you and want to continue creating opportunities that meet your needs. In order to do so, we need to understand your nursing role, interests, and experience.
Please update your member profile today! Log into your MyANA profile and select ‘Update Professional Info’ to complete each section.
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Membership News
Welcome New / Reinstated Members of LSNA! May–July 2016
Julie Everette LA01 Alexandria
Angela Charpentier LA01 Alexandria
Clara B. Coutee LA01 Alexandria
Kimberly Sharon Froisy LA01 Alexandria
Debra Kay Smith LA01 Alexandria
Whitney N. Curry LA02 Baton Rouge
Nicole Isaac-Thomas LA02 Baton Rouge
Allenesia Williams LA02 Baton Rouge
Markee Baltazar LA02 Baton Rouge
Aleshia Borskey LA02 Baton Rouge
Denisha Devall LA02 Baton Rouge
Melissa Fisher LA02 Baton Rouge
Hilary Freeman LA02 Baton Rouge
Kristian Elise Friley LA02 Baton Rouge
Elise D. Griffin LA02 Baton Rouge
Bertha S. Howard LA02 Baton Rouge
Keirra Nicole Johnson LA02 Baton Rouge
Holly L. Johnson LA02 Baton Rouge
Amanda Riane Johnson LA02 Baton Rouge
Deborah Laigaie LA02 Baton Rouge
Ryan Landry LA02 Baton Rouge
Matt Mitchell LA02 Baton Rouge
Jacey Norris LA02 Baton Rouge
S. Michele Payne LA02 Baton Rouge
Pamela Potter LA02 Baton Rouge
Elisha Renee Stewart LA02 Baton Rouge
Alan Stubblefield LA02 Baton Rouge
Jeanette Commagere LA03 Northshore
Shirley Ann Jeandron LA03 Northshore
Gwendolyn Ann Bernard LA03 Northshore
Kathy A. Felps LA03 Northshore
Shannon Regina Jackson LA03 Northshore
Ahnyel Machelle Jones-Burkes LA03 Northshore
Amy Mendez LA03 Northshore
Ashley O’Flynn LA03 Northshore
Mary Elaine Ponce-Gaudin LA03 Northshore
Jo Ann St. Romain LA03 Northshore
Elizabeth Rachel Smith LA04 Lafayette
Robin Beacom LA04 Lafayette
Terry Joseph Broussard LA04 Lafayette
Peggy S. Fletcher LA04 Lafayette
Rebecca Fruge LA04 Lafayette
Monica Lejeune LA04 Lafayette
Neal Eric Manuel LA04 Lafayette
Lauren Kay Moore LA04 Lafayette
Serena Robertson LA04 Lafayette
Kelly Sorrel LA04 Lafayette
John Thomas Saul Thompson LA04 Lafayette
Andrew Philip Williams LA04 Lafayette
Latonya Lynn Woods LA04 Lafayette
Amy Bufford LA05 Lake Charles
Claire Jones LA05 Lake Charles
Joelle Martel LA05 Lake Charles
Karen Arrant LA06 Monroe
Ashley Michele Wiltcher LA06 Monroe
Debra Brossett LA06 Monroe
Ashley Weeks Gwin LA06 Monroe
Mercedes Nicole White LA06 Monroe
Judith Dodd LA07 New Orleans
Scharmaine Lawson Baker LA07 New Orleans
Marie L. McGregor LA07 New Orleans
Tonia D. Aiken LA07 New Orleans
Rodmistrial Allen LA07 New Orleans
Racquel Batiste LA07 New Orleans
Jared Michael Blank LA07 New Orleans
Jamie Michelle Chauvin LA07 New Orleans
Katherine Frances Davis LA07 New Orleans
Jeffrey Hamilton LA07 New Orleans
Amy Hauck LA07 New Orleans
Delinda M. Hawkins LA07 New Orleans
Daniel Long LA07 New Orleans
Charlene McKee LA07 New Orleans
Jeanette Muasher LA07 New Orleans
Jared Norris LA07 New Orleans
Robert L. Ranson LA07 New Orleans
Angela Setliff LA07 New Orleans
Jana Stonestreet LA07 New Orleans
Brigitte Vicknair LA07 New Orleans
Michael McKinley Warmbir LA07 New Orleans
Ronnie Ursin LA08 Ruston
Debra V. Craighead LA08 Ruston
Christy Michelle Gallot LA08 Ruston
Susan A. Jenkins LA08 Ruston
Latosha D. Nichols LA08 Ruston
Micki Browning LA10 Shreveport
Theresa A. Atkins LA10 Shreveport
Celia Bordelon Carr LA10 Shreveport
Kristie Copeland LA10 Shreveport
Chenoa Hakun LA10 Shreveport
Candi Henley LA10 Shreveport
Whitney C. Jackson LA10 Shreveport
Daniel Ethan Longino LA10 Shreveport
James McManus LA10 Shreveport
Rhonda Miller LA10 Shreveport
Darcey Nichols Pavlick LA10 Shreveport
Kathy S. Savell LA10 Shreveport
Gwendolyn Sims LA10 Shreveport
Anna Stewart LA10 Shreveport
Sharon Turley LA10 Shreveport
Kimberly D. Young LA10 Shreveport
Jackie H. Carr LA11 Tangipohoa
Donna L. Coffey LA11 Tangipohoa
Colby Schliegelmeyer LA11 Tangipohoa
Jessica Allyn Smith LA11 Tangipohoa
Cynthia C. Mayeur LA12 Bayou
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