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Margie Washnok
I would like to invite all of you to attend the 100th year celebration of the SDNA in Mitchell, SD, October 2 & 3, 2016. The committee would like participants to bring their nursing caps to display the changes over the years. Please also bring hats to wear during the convention. In past conventions participants wore hats, not nursing ones. The committee would like to bring this tradition back to the 100th year celebration. The committee would like all nurses to submit in advance or bring historical documents, items, etc. to the convention to assist us to celebrate the 100 years of SDNA.
The first convention of the Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States and Canada was held in 1896. This group later became the American Nurses Association. Twenty years later the South Dakota State Nurses Association of Graduate Nurses began.
The South Dakota State Nurses Association of Graduate Nurses met on July 11-12, 1916 in a Club Room of the Carnegie Library in the Black Hills where the first hospitals were organized. Seventeen nurses throughout SD attended. Our first officers were: President Mrs. Elizabeth Dryborough, Rapid City; Vice President Iva D. Dyar, Bookings; Second Vice President Irene Labrie, Redfield; Recording Secretary Don Lane Wortenberger, Mystic; Corresponding Secretary Nellie Card, Rapid City; Treasurer Estella McGill, Vale; Auditory Dora Malheit Taylor, Rapid City. SD became the 43rd state constituent of the American Nurses Association. The group created the first set of bylaws. The first goal was to formulate a model nurse practice act to protect the safety of the people by licensed women who met specific educational standards determined by the Board of Nurse Examiners. The nurse practice act was presented as Bill No. 38 was presented at the 1917 session of the South Dakota Legislature. The bill became law with the governor’s signature on January 24, 1917, thus, our first Nurse Practice Act was enacted. In 1929 the South Dakota State Nurses Association of Graduate Nurses name was changed to South Dakota Nurses Association (Peterson, E, 1996).
Thanks to the late Dr. Evelyn Peterson for collecting the history and writing information about the first SDNA meeting. Dr. Peterson was a historian, an educator, and a pioneer of nursing in SD.
The convention committee is excited to bring Marla Weston, RHN, RN, NEA-BS, the American Nurses Association CEO to present the keynote address on Sunday afternoon, October 2 and again on Monday morning, October 3. The committee has some excellent presentations planned. The convention would not be the same without the live auction on Sunday evening and with a silent auction that ends on Monday. All items are donated by nurses and others throughout the state.
Mark your calendars for October 2 & 3, 2016, in Mitchell to help nurses celebrate 100 years of SDNA.
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South DakotaNurse
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SOUTH DAKOTA NURSES ASSOCIATIONQuarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 18,000 Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in South Dakota
IndexSDNA Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Fast Track to A Priceless Profession . . . . . . . . . . . . 32016 SDNA Candidates for Office . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5South Dakota Nurses Foundation Offers 2016 Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Districts 1, 2 and 3 Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of South Dakota Nurses Association . . . . . . . . . . . 7Greetings to South Dakota Nurses! . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2016 SDNA Proposed Bylaw Changes . . . . . . . . . . 82016 ANA Membership Assembly Report . . . . . . . 82016 SDNA Annual Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Government Relations Committee Report . . . . . . . 9District News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Welcome New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11SDNF Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11SDNA Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
President’s Message
Margie Washnok
South Dakota Nurses Association Please Save the Dates
for the South Dakota Nurses Association Annual Convention
Happy 100thBirthday SDNA
Keynote Speaker: Marla Weston, PhD, RN, NEA-BCCEO, American Nurses Association
Sunday, October 2, 2016 & Monday, October 3, 2016
Ramada Suites and Conference Center Mitchell, South Dakota
Please mark your calendars today for the annual South Dakota Nurses Association’s Convention where you will have the opportunity
to hear from nursing leaders and clinical experts on leadership, clinical and self-care topics.
The convention also provides you an opportunity to network and build professional relationships with nurses from throughout South Dakota.
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PresidentTerm: 2015 – 2017Margie WashnokDistrict 4Cell: 380-4561Office: [email protected]@presentation.edu
Vice PresidentTerm: 2015 – 2017Nancy FahrenwaldDistrict 8 & 9Office: 688-5178 [email protected]
SecretaryTerm: 2014 – 2016Anna Atteberry-GustafsonDistrict 10Cell: 830.1145Office: [email protected]
TreasurerTerm: 2015 – 2017Deb Fischer-ClemensDistrict 10Home: 770.9265Office: [email protected]
Government Relations Committee (GRC) ChairTerm: 2014 – 2016Carrie Clausen-HansenDistrict 4Cell: 380.7320Home: 877.3766 [email protected]
Core Issues Task Force Chair Term: 2015 – 2017Marie CissellDistrict 10Cell: [email protected]
President, District 1-3Term: 2016 – 2018Linda De [email protected]
President, District 4Term: 2014 – 2016Janice NoonanHome: [email protected]
President, District 5 & 7Term: 2013 – 2015Pat SudbeckHome: 928.3202 [email protected]
President, District 8 & 9Term: 2013 – 2015Eileen BrunerHome: 256.2338Office: [email protected]
President, District 10 Term: 2014 – 2016Marian EberhardHome: 261.8909 [email protected]
President, District 11Term: 2015 – 2017Kathy JorgensenHome: 267.4260 Cell: [email protected]
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By M. Claire May, South Dakota Nurses Foundation Community Board Member
What might be a next step following a 2015 BA in Biology from Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota for a bright young man? How about the South Dakota State University College of Nursing Accelerated Option Program? That is precisely the fast track to a Bachelors of Science in Nursing that Steven Zehms completed, August 2016, with the help of a Dr. Carl and Leona Stadler Scholarship through the South Dakota Nurses Foundation.
Zehms did not consider a nursing career until mid-point in his senior year at Gustavus Adolphus College. Following his Biology degree, Zehms was registered for the Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities. “Over the holidays I was talking with my aunt, who is a pediatric nurse at Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls, about school. She just asked if I had ever thought about nursing,” he continued, “It was then I started to think more about it and search for accelerated programs.”
Before entering nursing, his idea of the profession was limited. “When I thought of nurses I envisioned bedside care. Our classes have shown us how many different opportunities there are for nurses in today’s world and I am blown away at all of the amazing things nurses accomplish,” he confessed. “I am truly thankful for finding this profession; my only regret is that I didn’t find it sooner.”
“The thing that ‘sold’ me on nursing was all the different routes you can take with a BSN degree,” Zehms related. He plans on using his minor in coaching in his nursing career as well. “I feel like I will get to use my knowledge from that [coaching minor] with all the education that nurses provide patients rather than just using it for sports.”
The Accelerated Nursing program is an intense 12-month program divided into five 10-12 week terms, each of which requires an 11 to 13-credit course-load. “A typical week of for us included 20-plus hours of
Fast Track to A Priceless Professionlecture, 12-plus hours of clinical, and countless hours studying,” stated Zehms. “However, the degree in August [is] priceless, it [is] the culmination of everything we all worked so hard for, and for that I am truly grateful.”
Upon returning to his home state of Minnesota, Zehms will initiate his nursing career as an RN at one of the Mayo facilities. “My long-term goal is to become a Nurse Anesthetist or Nurse Practitioner, but I am open to all opportunities that I may encounter over the next few years.”
A dream position for Zehms would be as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the southern Minnesota area. “CRNA interests me because it is very science-based with all of the medications, but at the same time you must also be very caring because you’re dealing with people in a very vulnerable position before and after surgery.”
Although Zehms has two aunts who are nurses, his mother is the one who is his inspiration. “She is hands-down the most caring person I know. She greets everyone with respect and always puts others before herself,” he said. “Her compassion as a mother and as an overall person has driven me to be most generous, humble, and compassionate man I can be.”
Besides his mother, Shirleen, Zehms family includes his father Mark, twenty-four year old sister Katie, twenty-one year old brothers Bradley and Brandon, and fiancée Kayla, a third grade educator. His recreation involves fishing, playing Minnesota amateur baseball, golf, and coaching baseball.
“I find fishing and baseball to be two of my biggest stress relievers. Fishing is very calming and allows me to enjoy nature and peace and quiet,” said Zehms. “At the complete opposite end of the spectrum is baseball, where I enjoy being able to compete and play with my teammates.”
On the topic of baseball, the most important historical person Zehms would love to have a conversation with is Jackie Robinson. “He overcame adversity and excelled at the highest level despite many obstacles. He paved the way for many people to break barriers not just in sports, but worldwide.”
Breaking barriers for Zehms is accomplished by how we relate to one another. “Each time we interact with someone, whether it be patients, colleagues, or individuals in the community, we all have the chance to influence that person’s
Steven Zehms
life,” remarked Zehms, “Making a difference in someone’s life can be a simple ‘Hello’ with a warm smile or holding a patient’s hand during a difficult moment. As a nurse, we have countless opportunities every day; taking time to do the ‘little’ things can make a huge impact in someone’s life.”
Often described as a “Gentle Giant,” Zehms is an extremely humble person and usually lets his actions speak for him rather than his words. “I come from a blue collar farm family background and I will combine those traits with compassion to provide optimum care for all of the patients I encounter in the future.”
Summarizing his thoughts, Zehms remarked, “Nursing is a highly respected profession and I want to contribute to this tremendous field. There are unlimited routes you can take with a nursing degree and I enjoy the flexibility of job opportunities.” He added, “I will be a strong advocate for males to join nursing, as well as the nursing profession as a whole.”
Zehms closing remarks are ones of encouragement. “Everyone comes from unique backgrounds and has overcome some sort of adversity, take time to share your story and reflect on all of your past experiences because you will likely learn much about yourself in the process.”
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SECRETARY
Dawn R. Warren• School/College of Nursing:
BSN, SDSU• Area of Practice: Nursing
Education• Present position and place
of employment: Faculty, USD Department of Nursing, Rapid City
• Professional Organization Activities at District (Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the past five years, including Student Association office:◊ SDNA District 1, 2, 3 Secretary ◊ SNA Advisor for USD Rapid City Nursing
students• Personal Statement: I have been a RN in the state
of South Dakota for over 25 years, and feel that it is critical that our South Dakota nurses are aware of and involved in what is happening in our state in relation to both workforce issues, as well as legislative issues. Our profession and the healthcare issues that affect it are constantly changing, and we need to be at the table when those changes happen and decisions are made. I am currently the District 1, 2, and 3 Secretary and have also served on the SDNA Nominations Committee. I look forward to the opportunity to serve as a SDNA Secretary.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR
Carrie Clausen Hansen• School/College of Nursing:
Associate Degree in Nursing - Presentation College; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing - South Dakota State University; Masters of Science in Nursing Education - Walden University
• Area of Practice: Maternal Child Health, Nursing Education, Nursing School Accreditation
• Present position and place of employment: Avera St Luke’s Hospital - Staff Nurse, Perinatal Educator, NRP Instructor, PICC Team member; Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) - Site Visitor; South Dakota State University - Adjunct Faculty; Lake Area Technical Institute - Adjunct Faculty
• Professional Organization Activities at District (Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the
Dawn Warren
2016 SDNA Candidates for Officepast five years, including Student Association office: ◊ SDNA - GRC Committee, By-Laws Committee,
NSTAT member ◊ Member of:
▪ Association for Women’s Health and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
▪ American Holistic Nurse’s Association▪ Sigma Theta Tau International▪ SD Perinatal Association
• Personal Statement: Nursing’s involvement in the legislative and political process is critical to our practice and our client’s health. Awareness, advocacy, and activity in the legislative process is crucial for today’s practitioners, whether or not one ‘likes’ politics. I would appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve as the GRC Chair. My involvement on the GRC over more than 20 years has provided me with the knowledge and experience to assure that SDNA members are informed and involved in the process.
CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Heidi Pelzel• School/College of Nursing:
South Dakota State University College of Nursing (BSN and MSN)
• Area of Practice: Many – OB, Med-Surg, ER
• Present position and place of employment: South Dakota State University College of Nursing
• Professional Organization Activities at District (Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the past five years, including Student Association office:◊ Member of STTI, ANA/SDNA, Rural Nurse
Organization, NLN, many taskforces at SDSU College of Nursing
◊ Maintain a Minnesota and South Dakota Nursing License
• Personal Statement: While there are many issues that face nurses in South Dakota and the rest of the nation, it is important that we focus on how to provide the healthcare field with safe, proficient nurses. A nurse is the most trusted profession in the USA and it is crucial to maintain this honor. As a part of the SDNA Education Committee, I will seek to facilitate lifelong learning for the nurses of South Dakota, to promote trusted professional nursing care for patients.
Sandra Sexton-Welling• School/College of Nursing: Diploma from Methodist
College of Nursing (Omaha); BSN from University of Detroit Mercy; MSN from Regis University
(Denver, CO); PhD from New Mexico State University (Las Cruces)
• Area of Practice: Leadership, Critical Care, and Case Management
• Present position and place of employment: Dean of Nursing, Presentation College (Aberdeen)
• Professional Organization Activities at District (Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the past five years, including Student Association office:◊ SDNA GRC member, 2015-2016◊ ANA member, 2013-present◊ AACN member, 2010-present◊ National League of Nursing Ambassador,
2008-present◊ Sigma Theta Tau member, 2006-present
• Personal Statement: Nursing has afforded me the opportunity to promote health and prevent illness in my patients while collaborating with other health care team members. Participation on the SDNA Continuing Nursing Education Committee will provide an opportunity for me to promote the nursing profession at the state level through the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of continuing education for South Dakota nurses. I have been blessed to be part of the dynamic nursing profession for over thirty years and I look forward to the opportunity to serve in a leadership role with the SDNA.
NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Teri Egan• School/College of
Nursing: BS in Nursing, University of Northern Colorado; MS in Nursing Education, University of Northern Colorado; Currently a student in the online Nursing PhD program of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Nursing.
• Area of Practice: ANCC Board certified in cardiac and vascular nursing.
• Present position and place of employment: Visiting Lecturer of Health Services Administration, Beacom School of Business, University of South Dakota
• Professional Organization Activities at District (Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the past five years, including Student Association office:◊ SDNA GRC member
• Personal Statement: State and federal policymakers are currently wrestling with several pressing health care challenges in South Dakota—health care provider shortages, lack of insurance for some
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• Professional Organization Activities at District (Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the past five years, including Student Association office:◊ Continuous member
of SDNA/ANA since 1974; Current Secretary – District 8&9; Past member of State Nominations Committee and Professional Education Council.
• Personal Statement: I am pleased to submit my name in nomination for the State Nominations Committee. As a member of SDNA for more than 40 years, I welcome this opportunity to communicate with members and encourage their participation in our organization by running for an elected office. I am strongly committed to working to maintain the visibility of our professional organization which represents the largest group of health care providers in our state. South Dakota has many nursing students who are actively involved in their student organization, and I would like to see them transition to SDNA membership and become actively involved at the state level once they become RNs.
ANA MEMBERSHIP ASSEMBLY DELEGATE
Eileen Bruner-Halverson• School/College of Nursing:
Mount Marty College, Yankton, B.S.N; Masters Degree from South Dakota State University in Nursing Education, Geriatric Fellowship from Hartford Institute, National Certification in Geriatric Nursing.
• Area of Practice: Experience in Med-Surg, Cardiac, Geriatric Nursing, Past DON in LTC
• Present position and place of employment: Instructor of Nursing: Clinical, Lecturer and Advisor, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD.
• Professional Organization Activities at District (Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the past five years, including Student Association office:◊ Member of SDNA since 2000◊ District 8/9 President 2005-2007, 2014-present
• Personal Statement: It seems to be standard that within nursing organizations each and every nurse
is encouraged to voice their views and opinions and be heard. What appears to be occurring is that the vast majority of nurses are silent; they are not being heard; not because of lack of opportunity, but because of their personal lack of time and self-motivation. They are also not committed to what they perceive as the ineffective political part of nursing. This lack of confidence, coupled with personal apathy towards professional organizations, is what the leadership in nursing organizations must constantly strive to correct. In this position I would hope to grow, to learn, and to ensure gains in turning nurses into pro-active members of local, state and national ANA. Thank for this opportunity.
Tom Stenvig• School/College of
Nursing: BSN, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1971
• Additional Professional Education: MPH, MS, PhD, NEA-BC, FAAN
• Area of Practice: Public Health; Nursing Education
• Present position and place of employment: Associate Professor, SDSU
• Professional Organization Activities at District (Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the past five years, including Student Association office:◊ Delegate, ANA Membership Assembly◊ President, South Dakota Nurses Foundation
• Personal Statement: Having been involved with the ANA enterprise nationally for the last 28 years, I am familiar with the organization and current issues and priorities. Since 1988 I have served as a delegate to every ANA House of Delegates and Membership Assembly gathering except two, and I have experience and knowledge about how the membership should participate in governance through Membership Assembly. If elected, I will stay informed and be an active voice for South Dakota membership.
2016 SDNA Candidates for Officeof our most vulnerable citizens, and troubling quality of care issues at our Indian Health Service facilities. With growing understanding of the positive influence of nurses’ knowledge, skills and experience on health outcomes and public recognition as the most trusted profession fourteen years in a row, nurses’ perspectives on these policy deliberations are both important and valued. Working collectively through SDNA offers an outstanding opportunity for each of us to stay informed, participate and fulfill our professional responsibility to collaborate “with other health professionals and the public to protect human rights, promote health diplomacy, and reduce health disparities.” (quoted material from ANA Ethical Code, 2015)
Darcy Sherman Justice• School/College of Nursing:
SDSU, BS in Nursing; USD, MS in Healthcare Administration
• Area of Practice: Nursing Integration and Staff Development
• Present position and place of employment: Currently serve as the Director of Nursing Integration for Avera McKennan Hospital
• Professional Organization Activities at District (Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the past five years, including Student Association office:◊ I have been actively involved in SDNA as the
Taskforce Chair and on the program planning committee for the 2015 SDNA Convention in Sioux Falls, SD and the District 10 Spring Conference in 2015.
• Personal Statement: I have been actively involved in the SDNA for over 30 years and know how much leadership talent there is in our members. Sometimes colleagues just need to be asked if they are interested in taking a leadership role in the organization and encouragement that mentoring will be provided to them. In order to carry out the important work of the association we need excited and energetic members who are willing to step forward in leadership roles to take us to where we need to be in the future.
Lois Tschetter• School/College of Nursing: South Dakota State
University, BS, MS; University of South Dakota, EdD• Area of Practice: Nursing Education; Clinical area,
Maternal-Newborn. • Present position and place of employment: Associate
Professor/Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing, SDSU College of Nursing
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Carman Timmerman, EdD, RNSDNF Treasurer and Scholarship Committee Chair
October 1, 2016 is the deadline for the 2016 South Dakota Nurse Foundation scholarships. Here is a short summary for each of these scholarships:
South Dakota Nurses Foundation Scholarship (2)Amount—$1000Purpose—To support a registered nurse pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree with the career goal of education program.Criteria 1. Current South Dakota resident2. Current South Dakota RN license3. Member of SDNA for at least one year4. Graduate student pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing or a related field in an accredited program with the goal of practicing nursing in a South Dakota high need area or teaching in a South Dakota baccalaureate or higher degree nursing education program5. Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher upon completion of highest degree, i.e., baccalaureate nursing program or master’s in nursing program 6. Career goals and personal qualities congruent with South Dakota Nurses Foundation purposes 7. Evidence of leadership, compassion, involvement in professional organization(s), professional activities, and community service
Rita H. Walsh Scholarship (1)Amount—$1000Purpose—To support a registered nurse pursuing a higher level of nursing education. The scholarship will be awarded annually for the spring semester.
South Dakota Nurses Foundation Offers 2016 Scholarships: Application Deadline October 1, 2016
Criteria1. Current South Dakota resident2. Current South Dakota RN license3. RN pursing a bachelor’s degree in nursing or RN to master’s degree in nursing (bridge track) in an accredited program4. Demonstrates financial need 5. Demonstrates the qualities of patient advocacy, patient education, compassion and peer mentoring
Marianne M. Stenvig Scholarship (1)Amount—$1000Purpose—To support a male registered nurse in pursuit of his educational goals.Criteria1. Current South Dakota resident2. Current South Dakota RN license3. Male RN pursuing a graduate degree in nursing (preferred) or a related field in an accredited program4. SDNA membership preferred5. Career goals consistent with South Dakota Nurses Foundation purposes of education, research and service6. Evidence of leadership, compassion, involvement in professional organization(s), professional activities, and community service.
Dr. Carl and Leona Stadler Scholarship (1) Amount—$500Purpose—To support a male student enrolled in an accelerated nursing baccalaureate degree programCriteria1. Current South Dakota or Minnesota resident
2. Male student accepted or enrolled in the accredited SDSU Accelerated Option program 3. Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher at time of application4. Career goals consistent with South Dakota Nurses Foundation purposes of education, research and service5. Evidence of leadership, compassion, and community service
Application Materials for Scholarships:Access the South Dakota Nurses Association (SDNA) website at http://www.sdnursesassociation.org/Main-Menu/South-Dakota-Nurses-Foundation/Scholarships. Alternatively, contact the South Dakota Nurses Association office at [email protected] or 605-945-4265.
Questions About Scholarship Applications: Contact Carman at 605.391.4053 or [email protected]
Application Deadline for Scholarships: October 1, 2016
Award Date for Scholarships: Fall 2016
Supporting the South Dakota Nurse Foundation:The fact that these scholarships are available
underscores the generosity of South Dakota nurses as well as their families and friends. We thank you for that generosity. If you are interested in donating to the South Dakota Nurses Foundation, your gift will help sustain the Foundation’s efforts to endorse the nursing profession as SDNF promotes positive health care changes in South Dakota. Please make your check payable to South Dakota Nurses Foundation Fund and send your check to South Dakota Community Foundation ~ Box 296 ~ Pierre, SD 57501.
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Carman Timmerman, EdD, RN
One hundred years ago on July 11 and 12, 1916, seventeen nurses met in the Club Room of the Carnegie Library in Rapid City. The organization, originally known as the South Dakota State Association of Graduate Nurses, was formed to promote “legislation beneficial to the members of the organization “(Lead Daily Call, September 13, 1916).
And these nurses achieved their goal within one year. During the fifteenth session of the South Dakota Legislature (January-March 1917), SB 38 Relating to Examination and Registration of Graduate Nurses was passed into law. This law mandated that persons had to receive a certificate from the South Dakota State Nurses’ Examining Board in order to be called a registered or graduated nurse. Among the matters covered were “grandfathering,” examining board composition, criteria for certification, and education. I found this information in the historical archives section of the Rapid City Library. You probably have access to this 1917 law, and I’d recommend it as a fascinating read. Speaking of 1917 laws, this was also the year that South Dakota women won the right to vote (after four failed attempts).
Districts 1, 2 and 3 Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of South Dakota Nurses Association
So fast forward to May 6, 2016. On that day, Districts 1, 2 and 3 held its celebratory event recognizing SDNA’s 100th anniversary. About 60 nurses and friends of nurses gathered to admire old nursing uniforms and memorabilia as well as pictorial tributes to eleven Heirloom Nurses (Rapid City area nurses who’ve devoted years of their lives to the nursing profession), namely Phyllis Alexander, Mary Lou Barrett, Sr. Therese Marie, Phyllis Hertzman, Mary Kress, Helen Howe Lindquist, Emma Rene Malloy, Sr. Jane Francis Mulley, Allen Rada, Mary Weber and Sharon Weber. Districts 1, 2 and 3 President Linda DeLong welcomed the attendees, and Sherry Bea Smith offered an SDNA chronological overview. (Earlier in the day, a local TV station interviewed Sherry Bea and Kris Simonds about our event and its significance.) While we reminisced and re-connected, we enjoyed delectable appetizers as well as a SDNA 100th Anniversary cake.
Special thanks to Black Hills Surgical Hospital, Granite Buick-GMC and Regional Health for their financial support of our event and to Premier Mortgage Company for the complimentary use of their hospitality venue. We also appreciatively acknowledge the work of the 100th Anniversary Planning Committee: Linda DeLong, Paula Goddard, Kris Simonds, Sherry Bea Smith, Carla Texel, Carman Timmerman, Lani White and Lesley Wilkinson.
Julie Dangel MSN, RN, SDNA PAC Chair
As we all well know this is an election year. I think we have been inundated or maybe barraged with political verbiage. In November decisions will be made, the end of the battles for votes, and then the real work will begin.
SDNA MissionThe South Dakota Nurses Association speaks with
a unified voice to support professional nursing through advocacy, communication, networking and collaboration across nursing specialties. The Registered Nurse is an advocate of access to quality, cost effective care while upholding standards of excellence for the profession.
Above is the mission for nurses in South Dakota. It does not mention Republican or Democrat or Independent, just nurses unified. This does not mean that we all think alike or have the same wants and desires but we are all working toward being the best nurse for our patients and the state of South Dakota.
One way that we promote our association and our voice is through SDNA PAC. Below is a definition of a PAC.
In the United States, a political action committee (PAC) is a type of organization that pools campaign contributions from members and donates those funds to campaign for or against candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation (Wikipedia, 2016).
The 2014 statistics of active nurses from the SD Nursing Workforce are the following:
RN 16,084CNM 32CNP 651CRNA 440CNS 71Total 19,761
My point is that with 19,761 RNs active in the state of South Dakota if every RN donated $1 we would have a PAC that state legislators would take notice of. We are a unified voice lets be a unified group that supports the efforts in the legislature to have our voice heard with a roar!
The members of the PAC committee should not have to have bake sales to support our PAC with this number of active nurses. $1 from each person is not a lot to ask and the benefits would well outweigh the dollar. It seems that when there is an issue to go before legislation SDNA is one of the first calls but the dollars to support the PAC are donated by a select group. If we are a unified voice then we need to be a unified contributor, $1 from 19,761 nurses I cannot imagine the possibilities that South Dakota Nurses would have on this state. Think about that……… Let’s let them hear us ROAR!
Greetings to South Dakota Nurses!
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Tom Stenvig and Eric Ollila
We had the opportunity to represent SDNA at the annual ANA Membership Assembly meeting on June 24-25 in Washington, DC. This was the fourth annual meeting of the ANA Membership Assembly under the new structure created in 2012. The meeting commemorated ANA’s 120th anniversary, and of particular note, all nine living past ANA presidents were present at some portion of the meeting! The meeting focused heavily on a culture of safety, healthy nurses, and ethics with the main theme of strengthening nursing’s ability to partner closely with consumers. The two days of business included the following highlights:
• Outcomes of two dialogue forums provided input to ANA’s Reference Committee in recommending ANA positions and policy on three topics:◊ Nursing Advocacy for Sexual Minority and
Gender Diverse Populations◊ Dealing with Substance Abuse Disorder in
Nursing • The Membership Assembly heard, discussed, and
approved Reference Committee reports establishing ANA’s policies and positions on both these topics.
• There was continued discussion on membership pricing pilots (value pricing pilot or VPP) authorized by bylaws amendments several years ago. Outcomes in pilot states to date provide evidence demonstrating how an annual dues decrease to $174 (ANA and SNA combined) resulted in membership increases to maximize membership and revenue growth. Action was taken to authorize pilots in additional states. SDNA is eligible to participate in a VPP, and we anticipate discussion concerning this at the 2016 SDNA convention in October.
• The dues escalator through 2016 shall not be implemented while the VPP is in progress.
2016 ANA Membership Assembly Report
• In 2015, the Membership Assembly approved bylaws changes to continue the Membership Assembly business meeting in its current structure through 2017, and approved another measure that creates a Leadership Council. That advisory body, composed of presidents, chief staff officers or their designees from each constituent/state nurses association and the Individual Member Division, is expected to consult and collaborate with the ANA board on issues affecting the C/SNAs and the IMD. The inaugural meeting is planned for the fall of 2016. At this Membership Assembly meeting there was a strategic discussion about roles, responsibilities, and respective authorities of the Membership Assembly and the Leadership Council as to how each entity will best meet association needs while avoiding duplication and making effective use of ANA’s resources.
• ANA has trademarked a new Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation Grand Challenge initiative to improve the health of nurses and the nation focused on four areas – sleep, rest, nutrition, and quality of life. There are opportunities for individual nurses, employers, SNAs, and specialty organizations to get involved. More information is expected from ANA prior to the launch in January, 2017.
• SDNA received special recognition and was presented a plaque in the business session to celebrate SDNA’s centennial.
• In the wake of the Orlando, FL, shootings, Assembly representatives adopted a declaration calling for sensible gun control measures, including one that lifts a ban on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from studying gun violence.
• Elections were held for several board and Nominations and Elections Committee positions. Pam Cipriano was re-elected to a second two-year term as President.
Overall, this was a very productive meeting reflecting organizational changes in which ANA has emerged as a relevant and effective national voice for nursing. We look forward to ANA Chief Executive Officer Marla Weston’s attendance at the SDNA Convention in Mitchell this October. Thank you for the opportunity to represent SDNA at this very important meeting.
Photo Credits: Robert Merhaut
ARTICLE IIMEMBERSHIP
Section 3. QualificationsAn individual who is qualified for Membership is one:a. Who has been granted a license to practice as
a registered nurse in at least one state, territory, possession, or the District of Columbia of the United States and who does not have a license under suspension or revocation in any state, or one who has completed a nursing education program and is qualified to take the state recognized exam for registered nurse licensure as a first time writer or is otherwise entitled by law to practice;
Section 6. Member Rightsa. SDNA/ANA Members. In accordance with these
Bylaws and relevant sections of the ANA Bylaws, SDNA/ANA Members shall have the right to:
1. Participate in the elections of the SDNA Board of Directors, with exception of the President and Vice-President, the SDNA Nominations Committee, the SDNA Delegates to the ANA Membership Assembly, one SDNA District Leadership Team, and the Core Issues Task Force Chair;
Article IXRepresentation at ANA Meetings
Section 1. ANA Membership Assemblya. Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the ANA
Membership Assembly shall be elected from the SDNA/ANA members for staggered two-year terms in accordance with ARTICLE XI of these Bylaws.
b. The SDNA President, by virtue of his or her election to office, shall serve as a delegate Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly. The SDNA Vice President, by virtue of his or her election to office, shall serve as the Alternate Delegate Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly. If both the President and Vice President are unable to attend the Membership Assembly, the Alternate Representatives Delegate shall be a member of the Board appointed by the Board attend.
c. The remaining Delegate Alternate Representatives to the Membership Assembly shall be elected at large from among SDNA/ANA members by SDNA/ANA members. The candidates for Delegate Alternate Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly with the next highest number of votes shall be declared elected as Alternate Delegate Representatives. Vacancies in the Alternate Delegate Representatives positions may be filled by action of the Board selecting the candidate with next highest number of votes.
Section 4. Procedure for Nomination and Electiona. Voting on all positions identified in Section 4a
is open to all SDNA Members in good standing with the exception of voting for (4.a.6.) Board of Directors District Directors, in which case voting is restricted to members holding membership in the Districts represented by the respective position, and (4.a.1) President, (4.a.2) Vice-President and (4.a.8 9) Delegates Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly, in which case voting is restricted to SDNA/ANA Members.The Nominations Committee shall review names of potential candidates submitted and prepare a ballot for open positions, endeavoring to present at least two nominees for each position to be filled, and providing space for write-in candidates for uncontested races;
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2016 SDNA Annual Convention: “Happy 100th Birthday SDNA!”Ramada Suites and Conference Center – Mitchell, SD | October 2-3, 2016
Register for the 2016 SDNA Annual Convention Today!
To qualify for early rates, the form below must be filled out for each attendee and sent with payment to the SDNA office by Sept. 16, 2016 (postmark). For registration after Sept. 16, 2016, please add $15/person to the registration fee.
Please circle the amount/day you are attending so we may plan for attendees:
• Full refunds less a $25.00 processing fee, allowed in case of major personal emergency when notice is given at least 96 hours prior to the start of the event.
• SDNA cannot be held responsible for weather-related problems.• Due to the expenses that are incurred during the planning of this event, there will be no refunds issued if
the event is cancelled for any reason including, but not limited to, bad weather, natural disaster, or acts of terrorism.
• Fees include education programs and materials, refreshments and meals as noted on the agenda.• **New SDNA Members: Membership Application and Convention Registration Form, along with
payment must be sent to SDNA Office together to receive discounted rate before September 16, 2016.
Name _____________________________________________ Are you a RN? q Yes q No (Please print name as it will appear on the nametag.)
Address ___________________________________________________ Phone ____________________
City _______________________________________________ State __________ Zip _____________ Email ______________________________________________________________________________
The South Dakota Nurses foundation (SDNF) is a charitable organization affiliated with SDNA to support nursing in South Dakota through education, research, and service. Please consider supporting SDNF by “Rounding Up” your registration fee.
Make your check payable to SDNA and mail to the SDNA Office (SDNA, P.O. Box 1015, Pierre, SD 57501):
Registration Fee $_______________“Round Up” to SDNF $_______________Total Submitted $_______________
Employees of Health Care Facilities/Nursing School Faculty:If 10 or more employees from your health care facility or nursing school register for convention, you are each eligible to receive a 10% discount on your registration fee. The registrations must be mailed together in 1 packet to qualify for the discount.
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**New SDNA Member(register before Sept. 16)
Sunday only $90 $122 $50 $60
Monday only $90 $122 $50 $60
Full Convention $165 $230 $85 $110
Carrie Clausen Hansen, SDNA GRC Chair
Greetings fellow nurses. Summer is flying by and before we know it, elections will be upon us. Whether it is elections for SDNA, the state or national legislature, your church boards or community organizations, I encourage you; no, implore you to be involved.
There is no shortage of media reports, Facebook feeds, tweets and other opportunities to learn about candidates or their beliefs. This year, being a presidential election year, has the potential to bring significant changes to how healthcare and human services are approached in America. While it can be difficult to sort through the information and try to understand what the candidates’ positions actually are, it is important that we try. The system only works when we participate.
Now is the time to get to know candidates. Contact them or their campaign staff, make sure they know you are a nurse and assure they know that you would welcome questions regarding policy that will impact nurses, their patients and our healthcare systems. Nurses are the experts in nursing and are the health care providers that are most often at the bedside. I can assure you that other providers and other people with a vested interest in health care are talking to them. Make sure they hear nursing’s perspective. Share your stories.
The Government Relations Committee will soon be planning Nurses Day at the Legislature 2017. During this annual event, attendees will have an opportunity to learn about the legislative process, meet legislators and discuss health care issues. It is a great time to connect with nurses and legislators and learn about what issues are being discussed that will impact nursing, healthcare and our clients.
We welcome input from you regarding legislation and issues important to you. For those interested in becoming more active in policy making, there are Districts that could use a representative to the GRC. Talk to your District President and let them know. We would like at least one person from each SDNA District to be involved.
I leave you with my ‘typical’ statement regarding politics, healthcare and our legislature. You may not like policy development or politics and want someone else to be involved instead of you, but EVERY year, legislators in Pierre and Washington DC, who are not nurses, make decisions that impact nurses, their patients and their workplace. Make sure they have as much information as possible to convince them to make the RIGHT decision. You have a critical voice. Please use it.
Government Relations
Committee Report
Sunday, October 2, 201611:00 AM Registration Opens1:00 PM – 1:15 PM Opening Ceremony Presentation of Colors SDNA President’s Opening Remarks - Margie Washnok
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM Keynote Address Topic: Health Care at a Turning Point: Seizing the Opportunity - Marla Weston, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, American Nurses Association CEO
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Break2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Educational Breakout Sessions Topics: A. Suicide Prevention Strategies for Nurses - Janell Christenson, APRN-BC, LAC, CT, CHPN Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Sioux Falls VA Health Care System B. Antimicrobial Stewardship - Jamie Grosdidier PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist, Avera Queen of Peace Hospital C. Social Media Etiquette 101: What’s #appropriate - Sunny Kapoor Enterprise Director—Digital Strategy, Sanford Health - Karoliina Slack Executive Director of Marketing, Sanford Health
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM Break4:00 PM – 5:30 PM SDNA Business Meeting, all welcome5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Social6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Banquet and Live Auction
2016 SDNA Annual Convention
Monday, October 3, 20167:30 AM Registration Opens 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM Keynote Address Topic: Transforming Nursing: The Institute of Medicine’s Future of Nursing Report - Marla Weston, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, American Nurses Association CEO
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM Nursing from the Past - Nancy Nelson, MS, RN, Nursing Administrator, Retired
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Exhibitor Break10:45 PM – 11:45 AM Educational Breakout Sessions Topics: A. Infection Prevention: Best Practices - Angela Jackley, RN, SD Dept. of Health B. Embracing Generational Diversity in the Work Place - Rhonda Kemmis, MA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Consultant and Trainer Avera Behavioral Health Outpatient Services C. Precision Medicine for Nurses: How we can use genetics to effectively treat our patients - Erik A. Ehli, PhD, BSN Research Scientist, Avera Institute for Human Genetics
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM Break/Silent Auction Closing 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Award Luncheon Greetings from Lt. Gov. Matthew Michels SDNA Presidential Address - Margie Washnok Invitation to the 2017 Convention
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM Break1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Celebration of Nursing as a Profession - Pat McGill, MA, Motivational Speaker
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM Evaluation/Adjournment
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District News
Districts 1, 2, 3Greeting to you all from West River. Districts 1, 2, & 3 hosted a celebration of the
100th Anniversary of SDNA on May 6, 2016. Please read more about it in the article by Dr. Carman Timmerman in this issue of South Dakota Nurse.
The reports from the heirloom nurses that Carman interviewed will be on display at the SDNA Convention in Mitchell October 2 and 3, so be sure to attend convention and read about the impressions and memories of these nurses!
Our July district meeting was at the Elk Creek Steakhouse in Piedmont with eight members in attendance. We are planning our district fundraiser at the Central States Fair in Rapid City in August again this year. Members and partners will be staffing entrance gates at the Fair with proceeds from working the gates donated to SDNA.
We are looking forward to reconnecting with our colleagues and more importantly friends at the SDNA convention in October!
Linda De LongPresident, District 1, 2, & 3
District 4We are now enjoying summer in northeastern South Dakota. We are in the midst
of taking family vacations, attending family reunions, and preparing for the first signs of the next season. Soon there will be local and state fairs to attend; and many will be collecting school supplies so the kids are ready for school to begin!
Our last district meeting was held on Monday, July 18, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting kicked off with a potluck supper and conversation. The meeting was to finalize preparations for the Brown County Fair.
The Brown County Fair was held August 16 through August 21. The nurses of District 4 and the surrounding community provide care at the First Aid station during the week-long event. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the nurses who volunteered his/her time to provide this health service to the individuals attending the Brown County Fair throughout the week!
A second item of business was to prepare the ballot for the SDNA District 4 board positions that will be open this coming Fall 2016. The offices of SDNA District 4 president and secretary will be open.
Another item to pass along are the dates for the upcoming South Dakota Nurses Association Annual Convention that will be held in Mitchell, SD on October 2-3, 2016. Some district four members will be attending the two-day event. This year, SDNA celebrates 100 years as a professional organization within our state!
Please be safe, keep healthy, and stay cool throughout the remainder of the summer!If there are any nurses in the Aberdeen or surrounding counties in northeast South
Dakota who are interested in joining SDNA District 4, please contact Janice Noonan at [email protected] or at [email protected] or call (605) 951-3000.
Janice Noonan, MSN, RNSDNA District 4 President
District 5-7District 5 and District 7 nurses are moving at a fast pace to provide education and
entertainment for the annual SDNA Nurses Convention on October 2nd and 3rd. We are celebrating 100 years as an association and have educational sessions related to the Past, Present and Future of Nursing. We have many strong members who are the foundation of our professional organization and many strong nurse leaders who will take us into the future. There has been a great response from Exhibitors and Sponsors for this year’s
milestone event. Please plan to attend the convention as we celebrate where we have been and where we are going together!
Nurses from District 7 are gearing up to volunteer at the First Aid Services tent at Dakota Fest held in Mitchell in August. Working in conjunction with local EMT’s and Paramedics from Mitchell Fire and Rescue and other volunteer nurses, the members provide services during the well-attended three day event.
Pat SudbeckPresident, District 7
District 8 & 9Happy summertime to everyone,
Our district report is quite short this month, since we try not to meet over the summer months.
Thanks to everyone who helped with the SDSU Senior Colloquium this past May. Hopefully, by our presence and free pizza, the senior nursing students will recognize how important it is to remain active in ANA and SDNA after they graduate. A special thanks to Tom Stenvig who ordered the food.
Also in May, Carol Peterson hosted our monthly meeting. It was reported that it was a very nice evening. It is always great to spend time with Carol, one of the historic leaders in South Dakota nursing.
We were unable to meet in June, but are looking forward to seeing everyone again this August. Please let me know of locations that would like to host one of the monthly meetings. Our district does cover a large area, and I know that many of you could find a great place to spend an evening, completed with meal and meeting. Please contact me!!
Stay safe as you enjoy summer activities. The gravity of water safety is again very prominent in our community as we mourn the loss of yet another life taken by the lake. Please play safe!!
Send me your ideas for meetings!!
Eileen [email protected]
District 10The 2016 SDNA District 10 Spring Conference was held May 12 in Sioux Falls at the
Orthopedic Institute. Attendees participated in education under the conference theme of “New Frontiers of Nursing.”
District 11 District 11 held their May meeting at Kathy Jorgensen’s home in celebration of Nurses’
Week on May 10, 2016. Ten members were present. We discussed the 2016 Convention theme, suggestions for speakers for 2016-2017 year and the October fund raiser at the Pizza Ranch in Yankton for the free clinic, the Servant Hearts Clinic, in Yankton. We also gave suggestions for several nominations for SDNA awards for the 2016 convention.
Another item of discussion is the 2017 convention that will be held in Yankton. The Best Western Inn and Convention Center/Minerva’s has been reserved for October 1st and 2nd, 2017. We discussed possible themes for the 2017 convention. All were encouraged to come up with some speakers.
The members of District 11 will help with the Summer Back Pack program in Vermillion. Doris Heine is coordinating the volunteer help. Several individuals signed up for the Fridays in the summer months. Dr. John Lushbough, the coordinator of the Feeding Vermillion programs has informed the SDNA District 11 members of his appreciation for the volunteer help for this important program.
District 11 hopes everyone has a pleasant, restful summer!
Kathy JorgensenSDNA District 11 President
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Welcome New Members
SDNA Calendar of Events
If you have events that you want posted on the SDNA Calendar of Events, please contact the SDNA Office at (605) 945-4265 or by email at [email protected].
OctoberDeadline for 2016 SDNF Scholarship Applications
October 1
SDNA Board of Directors Meeting October 2
SDNA Annual Convention
October 2 & 3Mitchell, SD
Native American DayOctober 10
SD Nurse Article Submission Deadline –
December IssueOctober 17
NovemberVeterans DayNovember 11
ThanksgivingNovember 24
DecemberDistrict Leadership
Reporting Form Due to SDNA OfficeDecember 1
Christmas DayDecember 25
February, 2017Nurses Day at the Legislature (NDL)February 6-7, 2017
District 1, 2 & 3Teresa SchoneMelissa LabrieLatoya PhillipeSarah MollmanCynthia Boltz
District 5-7 Kelly Grimshaw
District 10Traci KelmSandra Moerman
Roxanne MonicoNancy WebbAmanda LimmerAnna PetersenValerie HusbyCheryl MossDiana BerklandLisa HoyleStacy Vis
District 11Melissa Kludt
A special “Thank you!” to the following individuals who have donated to the South Dakota Nurses Foundation
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Donald & Linda Erlenbusch
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The National AHEC Organization and Yankton Rural AHEC are pleased to provide you with this free continuing education opportunity to learn more about HPV vaccination and the need for a strong recommendation in girls and boys 11-12 years old. This presentation includes up-to-date information on HPV infection/disease, the HPV vaccine, and ways to successfully communicate with patients and parents about it.
Jointly provided by Postgraduate institute for Medicine and the National AHEC Organization. Funding for this self-study guide was made possible by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Grant No. 1H23IP000960-01 to the National AHEC Organization. The views expressed in this written document do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government
Credits available:1.5 ACCME credit hours for physicians1.4 ANCC contact hours for nurses1.4 ACPE contact hours for pharmacists