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Donna Strickland, MS, RN, PMHCNS-BC, CSPPresident
Did you know that The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA)?
And, did you know that you can save up to $150 off of your professional ANCC certification if you are a member of the Colorado Nurses Association (and therefore a member of the American Nurses Association)? Compare any professional association’s discount for ANCC certification and see the difference ANA membership makes in the price!
The mission of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is to promote excellence in nursing and health care globally through credentialing programs. ANCC’s internationally renowned credentialing programs certify and recognize individual nurses in specialty practice areas. It recognizes healthcare organizations that promote nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes, while providing safe,
positive work environments. In addition, ANCC accredits healthcare organizations that provide and approve continuing nursing education. It also offers educational materials to support nurses and organizations as they work toward their credentials.
Nursing Executives and Hospitals. The ANCC Success Pays® program makes it easier and more affordable to provide your
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The Official Publication of the Colorado Nurses Foundation in partnership with the Colorado Nurses Association
NURSEVolume 118 • No. 1 • February 2018
Quarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 82,000 RNs and LPNs in Colorado
Executive Director’s Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Government Affairs & Public Policy Committee . . . 4Peer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5CNF 2017 Scholarship Recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . 6BSN in 10: The New York Experience . . . . . . . . . 8District & Special Interest Group Reports . . . 10-11Colorado Nurses Association 2018 Planning . . .12
Introducing the Colorado Nurses Association 2017-2018 Board of Directors Part I . . . . . . . . 13Membership Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15American Nurses Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16In Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Nurses Keep Healthy Lead as Most Honest, Ethical Profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Colorado Nurses Association President...
From the Desk ofthe CNF President
Sara Jarrett, RN, CNA, EdD, President Colorado Nurses Foundation
Nursing has a rich history related to nursing professional organizations. As the profession emerged in the US in the late 1800’s, the American Nurses Association (ANA) was formed in 1896 from a merger of the first two nursing professional groups started earlier. In 1899 an International organization was established: International Council of Nurses (ICN). This laid the groundwork and was just the beginning of the growth and development of a wide variety and large number of professional groups. (Note: Both ANA and ICN are alive and well today.) Soon there was overlap of purpose and competition for membership. Today, various resources show that there are at least ”200 plus” different professional nursing groups in the US with their own distinct purposes and professional goals. How can these groups work effectively together for the collective good of one profession?
The US profession now has over 3 million nurses and this plethora of organizations, who often are working in isolation to each other and the greater good of the profession. In this age of Twitter, Face Book, Instagram and other media options is the profession maximizing relevant use of such communication options? The critical question remains- How many and what type of professional groups do we need today? It is this author’s belief that we need broad interest nursing organizations that addresses the needs of the profession as a whole. This is where professional standards are articulated. Second, we need focused clinical groups that bring the relevance of current practice to the discussion table of issues. Lastly we need an organization that is the voice for Advocacy for the profession both nationally and at the states’ level. This Advocacy must include advocacy for the profession and its members, and advocacy for the patients that we serve across the continuum of
A New Paradigm – Professional Nursing Organizations for the Next
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPresident: Sara Jarrett
Vice President: Margaret MulhallSecretary: Carol O’Meara
Treasurer: Carol Brookshire
BOARD MEMBERSLola Fehr, Eve Hoygaard, Judith Burke,
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPresident: Donna Strickland (31)
Vice President: Susan Moyer (20)President-Elect:
Secretary: Carol O’Meara (30)Treasurer: Linda Stroup (20)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Region I Director: Region I Director: Laura Rosenthal (30) Kathy Shaw (30)
Region II Director: Region II Director: Hilary St. John (3) Lori Rae Hamilton (4)
Region III Director: Region III Director: Terry Schumaker (7) Mary Ciambelli (31)
Director-At-Large: Director-At-Large: Ingrid Johnson (16) Jody DeStigter (9)
New Graduate Director: Adam Diesi (16)
DNA PRESIDENTSSIG #2: Colleen Casper (Liaison) DNA #3: Anne Zobec, Colorado SpringsDNA #4: Kathryn Carpenter, Model, CODNA #5: Kristy Reuss, Grand Junction, CODNA #6: Charlotte LeDonne, Alamosa, CODNA #7: Terry Schumaker, Mancos, CODNA #9: Contact Colleen Casper at [email protected] for additional informationDNA #12: Contact Colleen Casper at [email protected] for additional informationDNA #16: Christine Schmidt, Denver, CODNA #20: Annette Cannon, Lakewood, CODNA #23: Contact Colleen Casper at [email protected] for additional informationSIG #30: Afton Williamson, Denver, COSIG #31: Karen Lyda, DNP, PMHNP, RN
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organization the opportunity to pursue professional certification. Encourage professional development while paying only for the nurses who pass. As a Magnet organization or those on the Pathway to Excellence, certification of RN staff is an important recognition program.
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care and advocacy for a health care system that is fair and equitable for all of the constituents we serve.
Lastly, it is time for self-reflection, evaluation, and a reality check on what is viable, meaningful and realistic for the 21st Century for our profession. This must include asking hard questions about relevance of current practice, who pays and how much for a professional voice and presence, and do we have the will to change. An important question that must be addressed relates to the viability of the “hundreds” of small organizations in a “shrinking world." We must move from the 20th century to the 21st century NOW.
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Joining a professional organization takes time and money. Both of which are extremely limited as a new graduate RN. But what do you get in return? In return, you get up-to-date peer-reviewed practice information, networking opportunities to help you get that first, second, or third job. You also help support people who have nursing’s best interest at heart.
Becoming a new nurse is not easy! It takes focus and determination. When you decide to join the American Nurses Association (ANA) you have the option of joining your state association as well. Joining these two together will help keep you connected with what is happening not only nationally, but also regionally and locally – as evidence by this publishing. There are discounts for new graduate nurses to join as well. As of this writing, a new nurse that graduated this year to enroll in ANA and Colorado Nurses Association is $155.50 for the year or $13.46/month.
We want Colorado Nurses to be united and we want your voice to be heard, loud and clear. Please consider going to www.nursingworld.org to learn more or email [email protected].
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Colleen Casper, DNP, RN, MS
The American Nurses Association (ANA) and Colorado Nurses Association (CNA) as a constituent member of ANA serves as the one and only nursing professional association that represents the interests of and protects the practice (scope) of nursing. What does that mean? ANA/CNA believe that optimizing the role of licensed Registered Nurses serves to improve the health for all individuals and communities through assuring access to quality health care. Broadly, we describe our role as advocating for the profession to advance high standards of nursing practice, safe and ethical work environments, supporting the health and wellness of nurses, and assuring the strong voice of nursing in all health related policy, regulation, and public health issues.
ANA has declared 2018 as the “Year of Advocacy.” From the ANA Code of Ethics (2015), advocacy is defined as “the act or process of pleading, supporting, or recommending a cause or course of action…. and advocacy may be for persons or for an issue.” Throughout the year, we will feature examples of ANA/CNA members advocating for patients and the profession in various roles and settings, hosted at www.RNAction.org.
At CNA, we recognize that “Advocacy is a Team Sport” and the stronger our member participation, the stronger our voice. Translating the mission for CNA members, here is what I know of our current priorities that will impact all Colorado RN’s. Some of this work is better described in articles included in this edition of Colorado Nurse.
ANA & Federal Level WorkFederal Safe Staffing Legislation;Advancing the ANA policy of “zero tolerance” for workplace violence and called
on nurses and their employers to work together to prevent and reduce the incidence of workplace violence; and,
ANA plans to address the recent American Medical Association (AMA) call for the creation of a national strategy to oppose legislative efforts that grant independent practice to non-physician practitioners (APRN’s) through model legislation and national and state level campaigns.
CNA Statewide Level WorkExpedite the passage and implementation of the eNLC;Advance conversations with Colorado Hospital Association and nurse leaders
about identifying and addressing RN workforce shortages that may be impacting safe staffing;
Kick off of a Colorado Statewide Nursing Coalition Council to prepare for the 2020 Sunset Review of the Colorado Nurse Practice Act;
Monitor and influence 2018 Colorado Legislative activities, including:– Numerous potential Interim Opioid Committee priority bills;– Assuring State based health care access and payment reforms;– Proposal for Paramedic Licensure;– Community College role in nursing education; and, most likely many
others that we are not fully aware of yet.
CNA Board of Directors have been actively engaged in conversations about methods to strengthen and support statewide member opportunity to
participate in advocacy, networking and educational opportunity. Plans are being finalized for CNA Regional events so watch our website for that information. (www.colorado nurses.org)
CNA Government Affairs & Public Policy (GAPP) Committee has transitioned to a comprehensive online forum accessible to all members for GAPP minutes and decision-making. We will also be including our 2018 legislative bill tracker and requests for content expert feedback on specific bills. Please monitor these communications through our Members Only section of the website.
The Nurses for Political Action in Colorado (N-PAC) have already initiated some candidate profiling in anticipation of the 2018 State elections. Please let us know of your interests to participate in this important work.
CNA has also recently rolled out new member benefits including the option of NSO, a nationally known and global leader in providing risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage. NSO has over 40 years experience in providing affordable malpractice insurance for professionals and partners with state associations (CNA) on risk trends and education/publications to facilitate professional practice management to mitigate those risks.
The other member benefit being rolled out is a credit bankcard and loan program. Stay tuned for promotional materials soon.
As always, if you have any questions at all, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
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The 120-day legislative session started January 10th 2018 and will end on May 9th 2018. This session is filled with legislation affecting the nursing profession, healthcare delivery, and healthcare access. Throughout session, CNA’s Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) committee collaborates with lobbyists from Capitol Success Group to ensure that nursing always
has a seat at the table when it comes to healthcare policy. GAPP analyzes proposed healthcare-related legislation, takes a position, and then takes action to advocate for our profession and the health of all Coloradans.
Throughout session GAPP may analyze anywhere from 30 to 60 bills. For CNA to have a strong, effective voice at the capitol, we need your help. GAPP now has an online forum on the CNA website, coloradonurses.org, that allows you to stay up to date on bills we are tracking and utilize your expertise to provide insight and influence policy. In the words of Florence
Nightingale “I think one’s feelings waste themselves in words; they ought all to be distilled into actions which bring results.” Get informed and take action. Here’s how:
1. If you are not already a member, become a member of the Colorado Nurses Association
2. Set up your CNA website login and profile3. Log in as a CNA member o Hover mouse over
Member Center o In the drop down menu hover over Gov’t Affairs and Public Policy o Click on Gov’t Affairs and Public Policy Forum o Start Impacting Policy!
2018 Colorado Legislative Session:How to Stay Informed & Take Action
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Nurses play a critical role in the lives of patients across the country. That is why the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to providing you, policy makers, and researchers with the most comprehensive data on U.S. registered nurses and nurse practitioners. To accomplish this, we need your help.
Please support and encourage participation in the 2018 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN). This vital national survey is the primary source of data on the nursing workforce, the largest group of healthcare providers.
The Purpose of the StudyThe NSSRN will gather up-to-dateinformation
about the status of registered nurses in the U.S.
2018 National Sample Survey ofRegistered Nurses
HELP!These data will be used todescribe the registered nurse population at both the national and state level, so policymakers can ensure an adequate supply of registered nurses locally and nationally.
Data CollectionThe NSSRN will be sent to over 100,000 registered
nurses in March of 2018. Nurses will be able to fill out the survey electronically or through a paper questionnaire. It is imperative that nurses participate and send back as soon as possible.
The Survey ContractorHRSA has contracted with the U.S. Census
Bureau, the leading statistical federal agency in the UnitedStates. Census has assembled a team of expert
survey methodologists responsible for gathering the listsof licensed RNs, constructing the national sample, and administering the survey by mail, and on the internet.
Did you Know?Did you know…employment settings change
as nurses age? The vast majority of registered nursesunder 30 years old work in hospitals, but over 50 percent of registered nurses 55 years or older work innon-hospital employment settings. Information like this from the NSSRN survey helps policymakers and healthcare leaders plan for future staffing needs.
The Survey ResultsWe plan to release the public use file from the 2018
study by January 2019. A report from the 2008 study is available at http://bhw.hrsa.gov/healthworkforce.
EndorsmentsThe following nursing organizations have endorsed
this survey. The National Council of State Board of Nursing and individual state boards of nursing have generously provided mailing lists for the survey.
American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing
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American Nurses Association
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In 1989 the Colorado legislature amended the Nurse Practice Act creating the Nursing Peer Health Assistance/Nurse Alternative to Discipline Program (NPHAP). During the 1980’s the professions of nursing, medicine, pharmacy and dental were engaged in efforts to assist colleagues with behavioral health issues, to support treatment, and provide a mechanism for public protection. The Colorado Nurse Practice Act includes a provision that allows the program to:
Offer assistance and education to licensees concerning the recognition, identification, and prevention of physical, emotional, psychiatric, or psychological problems or behavioral, mental health, or substance use disorders and provide for intervention when necessary or under circumstances that may be established in rules promulgated by the board.1
Most importantly, the statute requires that the program ‘evaluate the extent of physical, emotional, psychiatric, or psychological problems or behavioral, mental health, or substance use disorders and refer the licensee for appropriate treatment.’1
The program is authorized by statute and awarded via competitive bidding through a request for proposal issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Upon award, DORA issues a contract to a program vendor. DORA contracts with Peer Assistance Services, Inc. (PAS), a non-profit organization, to administer the NPHAP. Program services are available to all RNs and LPNs throughout Colorado.
As with any complex program affecting licensure, misunderstandings exist. Collaborating with the Colorado Nurses Association, we take this opportunity to use the Peer Assistance column to present several articles that contribute factual program information. We look forward to your feedback and additional questions.
Misunderstanding: Only licensees referred by the State Board of Nursing (SBON) can access services of the NPHAP.
Fact: The NPHAP is funded by DORA through fees paid by licensees (LPNs, RNs, APRNs) upon application and renewal. Nurses may voluntarily self-refer when they recognize the need for assistance with a substance use, mental health, behavioral, or physical health issue that is affecting professional practice. Nurses may also be ordered to contact the NPHAP by the SBON following a complaint or other licensing issue.
Misunderstanding: The NPHAP is paid a fee for each nurse who is referred to the program and for each nurse who is recommended for monitoring. The program often recommends monitoring to increase their funding.
Fact: The contractor is paid a fixed monthly fee regardless of the number of referrals or nurses monitored.
Misunderstanding: The NPHAP only provides services for those with a substance use disorder and does not have a “track” for those with a mental health disorder.
Fact: The program provides for assistance, education, and evaluation of physical, emotional, psychiatric, psychological or behavioral problems, mental health, or substance use disorders. All individuals referred to the NPHAP receive a comprehensive evaluation which 1) utilizes evidence-based standardized screening tools and 2) utilizes the DSM-5 to arrive at a diagnosis, as applicable. The evaluation considers the whole person and is holistic in approach. A comprehensive plan is developed to address the biological, psychological, and social needs of an individual. Narrowly focused evaluations or “tracks” are not utilized as they are not consistent with evidence-based practice.
Misunderstanding: The NPHAP does not help nurses return to work. Instead the Program prevents nurses from returning to work.
Fact: The primary purpose of the NPHAP is public protection. The secondary purpose, through the process of assessment, referral to treatment, and monitoring, is to support licensees in maintaining or returning to safe professional practice.
Misunderstanding: The NPHAP can discipline or take action on a nurse’s license if they are involved in the Program.
Fact: The SBON is responsible for enforcing the Nurse Practice Act, rules, and policies. The NPHAP only provides recommendations to the SBON regarding an individual’s ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients. NPHAP does not have decision making authority over licensees.
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Talitha Appel is from Parker, Colorado and is a Junior BSN student at the University of Colorado College of Nursing. Talitha received a Roy Anderson Memorial Scholarship. Talitha has strong ties to rural Colorado and wishes to eventually return as a nurse practitioner to meet the
health care needs of those who live and work in rural areas. She hopes to make an impact by being an activist for health care change.
Jeanna Brewer is from Castle Rock, Colorado and is a Senior BSN student at the Regis University Loretto Heights School of Nursing. Jeanna received the CNA Virginia Paulson Memorial Scholarship. Jeanna is passionate about justice and quality in everything she does. She does not believe that this
nation will ever truly be just until everyone who needs healthcare has access to healthcare. She plans to work in whatever capacity she can to make that happen.
William Brewer is from Palisades, Colorado and is an APN Graduate Student who wished to be a Family Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in Oncology. William received a DNA 5 Scholarship. William believes that one of the most significant health care issues
is the struggle between cost, availability and quality. As a Nurse Practitioner he plans to precisely understand the cost to the patient balanced against the timely need for screening and testing to achieve the optimal outcome; one of efficient and appropriate use of patient and societal resources when weighed against the health needs of the individual.
Brittany Case is from Arvada, Colorado and is a Junior BSN student at Platt College School of Nursing. Brittany received the Platt College: Joe Lee Memorial Scholarship. Brittany believes that as nurses, we are here to heal the mind, the body, and the soul. We advocate for our patients, even
though they are complete strangers. She is particularly concerned with health care for the aged. Her plan is to find a way to educate not only the patient and their family but the community as well.
S a r a h G l a z i e r i s f r o m Westminster, Colorado and is a Senior BSN student at Regis University Loretto Heights School of Nursing. Sarah received the H. M . M u f f l y M e m o r i a l Scholarship. Sarah feels that there is a deficit of education on mental health. She believes that
care of the whole person is essential to wellness. I am confident that through my career I can make a
difference in patient’s lives by giving them tools and opportunities to approach their mental health with the same legitimacy as they approach their physical health.
Thomas Harlow is from Aurora, Colorado and is an Accelerated BSN student at Platt College School of Nursing. Thomas received the DNA 16 Eleanor Bent Scholarship. Thomas believes that it is our responsibility as nurses to hold ourselves to a higher standard
regarding our healthcare knowledge, skills and abilities, so that we can provide the absolute best care possible. I do not aim for the standard, I aim to raise the standard for myself and all student nurses around me.
Lisa Hesse is from Highlands Ranch, Colorado and is a 2nd year student in the dual program of Arapahoe Community College and University of Colorado College of Nursing. Lisa received the DNA 12 Scholarship. Lisa believes that without respect for our patients, coworkers, healthcare team, or the
field of nursing in general, we cannot provide quality nursing care. This would negatively affect patient outcomes, which is the opposite of what nursing is all about.
Maria Kneusel is from Thornton, Colorado and is a DNP student at Duquesne University. Maria received the CCNE: Nurse Educator Scholarship. Maria believes that as a Latino nurse, she contributes to improving the care Latinos receive by modeling the importance of advanced education
for the Latino nursing students she encounters. She also plans to continue her efforts to create solidarity and connection between nursing students and Latino patients.
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Arielle Krueger is from Westminster, Colorado and is a Senior BSN student at University of Colorado College of Nursing. Arielle received the ANF Scholarship. Arielle believes that patients deserve to be taught about activities that promote healing while in the hospital. Their
understanding and cooperation in their care is critical for success in promoting healing, health and wellness.
Andrea Lahti is from New Castle, Colorado and is a 1st year ADN student at Colorado Mountain College. Andrea received the DNA 5 Scholarship. Andrea believes that a nurse has a very important role in the health care field. They have a wide range of knowledge that they can use to provide the
best possible care for their patients while remaining ethical and being an advocate for the patient.
Ashley Larsen is from Longmont, Colorado and is an Accelerated BSN student at Regis University Loretto Heights School of Nursing. Ashley received the Roy Anderson Memorial Scholarship. Ashley believes that nurses need to have a voice in policy changes and community
decisions while remaining compassionate to themselves and those around them.
Andrea LeClaire is from Denver, Colorado and is a PhD student at University of Colorado College of Nursing. Andrea received the SIG 30 Scholarship. Andrea feels very strongly that education and research are pivotal for excellent nursing care. She also wants to continue serving others to enable
their lives to become better, whether it be through their physical health or their mental health.
Perla Millan is from Fort Morgan, Colorado and is a senior BSN student at Regis University Loretto Heights School of Nursing. Peria received the Mary M. Lemons Scholarship. Through her life, education, work, volunteer, and clinical experiences, she has seen how there are a variety of factors
that determine a person’s overall health. Therefore,
she believes it is important to provide individualized, kind, safe, honest, nonjudgmental, collaborative, empowering, and evidence based care to each patient.
Joy McElyea is from Gunnison, Colorado and is a DNP student at Frontier Nursing University. Joy received the DNA 5 Scholarship. My educational goal is to serve women. Women need gender-oriented health care that focuses on their specific developmental, physical, and biochemical needs. I
can’t wait to continue to be active and involved in my community, helping women grow and develop in their education of themselves and their health.
Kelly McLean is from Pueblo, Colorado and is an Accelerated BSN student at Colorado State University, Pueblo. Kelly received the Mary M. Lemons Scholarship. Her family’s motto is “Virtue mine honor,” and she has taken this to heart. She believes that as a nurse, she will practice
with virtue and integrity. This specifically means that not only will she be true and honest, but she will give her patient’s the best care that can be provided.
Patricia Moreno is from Lakewood, Colorado and is an Accelerated BSN student at Regis University Loretto Heights School of Nursing. Patricia received the DNA 20 Scholarship. Patricia believes that compassion is a skill that must be maintained throughout our careers because
it’s beneficial and crucial for our patients to build a relationship with their health care providers. Not only does compassion improve the connection between the patient and the nurse, but it also improves the overall outcome for the patient.
Heidi Ochoa is from Denver, Colorado and is a 1st year ADN student in the dual program of Arapahoe Community College and Colorado University Denver School of Nursing. Heidi received the H. M. Muffly Memorial Scholarship. Her personal philosophy of nursing is centered
around the following objective: to provide optimum care for each patient by helping them attain, maintain, and regain health and wellness through holistic care, effective application of the nursing process, and use of evidence-based practices.
Ryan Parnes is from Pueblo, Colorado and is an Accelerated BSN student at Colorado State University, Pueblo. Ryan received the Roy Anderson Memorial Scholarship. Ryan’s personal philosophy of nursing provides him with a foundation from which he can understand the profession of
nursing in his own meaningful way and apply it within his daily practice. It is centered around the following objective: to provide optimum care for each patient by helping them attain, maintain, and regain health and wellness through holistic care, effective application of the nursing process, and use of evidence-based practices.
Rachael Walker is from Colorado Springs, Colorado and is a senior BSN student at University of Colorado Colorado Springs Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Rachael received the H. M . M u f f l e y M e m o r i a l Scholarship. Rachael believes that patients deserve thoughtful
guidance and trust in making informed healthcare decisions. Nurses should strive to understand the person without judgment and then help that person be his/her best. Not only does she strive for equality among patients, but she thinks that everyone deserves equity.
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BSN in 10: The New York Experience
Barbara Zittel, RN, Ph.D.
In 2003, at the centennial celebration of the New York State Board for Nursing, the Board unanimously approved a motion recommending that the State Education Department consider support for: Statutory/regulatory change permitting future registered nurse (RN) applicants who have completed an associate degree or diploma in nursing to continue to receive licensure as an RN but requiring such persons to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing within 10 years of initial licensure.
Based on an opinion from Department Counsel, it was determined that the change would best be effected through the legislative process. The Board for Nursing is precluded from legislative lobbying. However, the proposal was quickly adopted by the New York Organization of Nurse Executives (NYONE), an organization comprising the major employers of nurses throughout the state. NYONE spearheaded the initiative by developing bill language, obtaining sponsors in both the State Assembly and Senate and hiring a lobby firm.
Major provisions of the bills include:
• Grandparenting of all currently licensed RNs to exempt them from ever having to meet the requirements of the bill;
• A lead-in time frame from the date of passage of the bill, to permit all students enrolled in associate or diploma programs to complete their studies and be grandparented and thus exempt from ever having to meet the bill’s requirements;
• Provisions that would place an RN’s license on “hold” when the baccalaureate degree is not obtained in 10 years. This “hold” is similar to the action taken when a licensee fails to meet continuing education requirements in those professions that mandate continuing education as a criterion for continued registration; and
• The opportunity for an extension beyond 10 years, for extenuating circumstances, as determined by the Department.
On June 19, 2017, after fourteen years of legislative
activity, the bill was passed by a significant majority of both the NYS Assembly and Senate. We now await the signature of Governor Andrew Cuomo.
The bill is grounded in the desire of NY’s nurses to assure the highest quality patient care and public protection. Shorter lengths of stays, higher patient acuity, and more sophisticated technologies and procedures are increasing the complexity of patient care—which in turn places greater demands on nursing competencies.
Research studies clearly demonstrate the added value of additional education in relation to patient outcomes. These studies show that increasing the number of baccalaureate nurses in an acute care hospital decreases the number of patient deaths. That effect is linear, such that the more baccalaureate nurses in a particular facility, the lower the number of deaths.
The bill is not a move to eliminate any portion of the existing nursing workforce, nor does it require the closure of a single associate degree or diploma program. The bill is viewed as one that seeks to further expand the strengths of future associate degree and diploma prepared nurses to meet the ever increasingly complex health care needs of New York’s residents in the 21st Century.
The cost of pediatric health continues to rise, and families who are uninsured and underinsured are continually searching for ways to help with their prescription medication costs. Data shows that 4 out of 5 deaths in children under age 5 are caused by infectious, neonatal, or nutritional conditions, many of which could be prevented by life-saving medications. Additionally, it was estimated that 10,380 children under the age of 15 would be diagnosed with cancer in 2016. National averages show approximately 5.5% of children under the age of 18 do not have health insurance. Clearly, there are many parents who will be seeking assistance in affording their children’s medications in 2018.
With so many possible pediatric health concerns, nurses are vital in the effort to educate patients and families on available programs to assist in affording prescription medications. By encouraging them to talk openly and honestly with their physician, and by offering community resources, nurses can bring relief to worried parents dealing with the stress of fighting for their child’s health and well-being. Nurses are a critical part of a child’s healthcare experience, whether at the school nurse’s office, pediatric visits, or at the local hospital or clinic. Parents will often seek nursing staff counsel when they cannot afford a medication,
or feel they must choose between paying bills or paying for a child’s prescription to be filled at the local pharmacy. Being able to afford necessary medications is something that no parent should have to worry about, but the reality is that it happens all too often.
Fortunately, parents are not alone as there are community resources available to help them in affording their family’s prescription medications. It is important to consider HIPAA compliancy, resource effectiveness, and reliability when recommending discount card programs to patients & parents. Nurses must feel confident that their patient’s privacy will be protected, and that the program is a long-standing, reputable service that can be trusted. In reviewing available options, nurses must be vigilant that parents are educated about the choices available in Colorado, and reinforce the importance of privacy to guide them in choosing wisely to protect their personal information. Another important consideration is recommending a prescription assistance program that works closely in Colorado with medical organizations.
Whether families are struggling to cover their family’s daily medications, antibiotics for flu season, or a more serious health crisis for a child, nurses can be a trusted guide to help parents find ways to cope with rising prescription costs.
Guiding Patients to a Safe Prescription Assistance Program
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Honor a Mentor for Nurses Week 2018The Colorado Nurses Foundation (CNF)
currently has scholarships that are awarded every year. Many of the scholarships are designated for specific applicant groups and others are open to “all” who meet the basic requirements that are available on our website at www.coloradonursesfoundation.com.
As Nurses Week approaches in May 2018, we would like to encourage you to consider making a donation in honor of a nurse, a nurse mentor, or a nurse who has had a major influence in your career as a nurse. Every nurse can identify an exceptional individual(s) who has served their development in some way. The CNF encourages you to take time and reflect on your career. Who are those individuals who helped you develop, find that niche role or job, challenged you to be better and stronger as a nurse? We invite you to recognize them by making a donation to CNF in their name(s).
All names of mentors and mentees will be shared in the Colorado Nurse. Donation amounts will remain private.
To honor your nurse mentor and make a donation in her or his name, please visit the coloradonursesfoundation.com website and click on the “About” button. The donation information can be found at the bottom of that page. If you would like to mail CNF a check, please note your mentor name(s) and send to CNF, P.O. Box 3406, Englewood, CO 80155.
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Updates from the Department of Regulatory Affairs
PROGRAM DETAILSPrimary Care Movers and Changers (PCMAC)
is a new leadership training program offered by the Regional Institute for Health and Environmental Leadership, in collaboration with many partnering organizations throughout the state. The program will teach participants a wide range of leadership skills, delivered through four transformative in-person sessions facilitated by renowned leadership experts and coaches.
Participants can expect to learn about their own natural leadership style and how to harness it to create change. Practical skills like communication, influence, teamwork and leading change are taught. Plus, participants will have access to a peer coach and will work on a real-world advocacy project that makes sure ideas are translated into action. The in-person sessions help participants find collaboration and connection with fellow providers who seek to make a difference for patients and the greater healthcare community in Colorado.
ELIGIBILITYThe program is open to physicians, nurse
practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, licensed behavioral health providers, dental hygienists and dentists practicing in underserved, urban areas,
Ready to make a difference in Colorado healthcare?Not sure where to start, or if you have what it takes?
A NEW leadership program is herefor primary care providers to advocate for good.
or who come from an underserved background or community.
TIME COMMITMENTParticipants will attend four in-person sessions: May
4-6, 2018; September 7-9, 2018; January 4-6, 2019; May 3-5, 2019. There will be take-home work for participants in-between sessions.
COSTThe program is offered free of charge through a
generous grant from the Colorado Health Foundation – a value of over $10,000 per participant. Additionally, reimbursements are available for travel expenses. Clinicians who are currently beneficiaries in the loan repayment programs managed by the Primary Care Office of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment who participate in PCMAC will be eligible for $1,000 in additional loan repayment upon successful completion of their advocacy actions and the leadership training.
Visit http://bit.ly/PCMACProgram to learn more and apply.
Deadline March 15, 2018
Colorado Nurses Association: Primary Care Movers and
Changers PartnershipColleen Casper
In June of 2017, Past President Terry Buxton and President Donna Strickland endorsed a letter of support from Colorado Nurses Association to the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians for the Regional Institute for Health and Environmental Leadership (RIHEL) program funded by the Colorado Health Foundation. The purpose of this program is to deliver a leadership development program to a diverse group of licensed primary care providers, including advanced practice nurses, behavioral health professionals, physician assistants, and, physicians.
The program was funded, it is called Primary Care Movers and Changers (PCMAC), and as of today, is accepting applications!
Please visit the webpages for PCMAC for some important details. http://bit.ly/PCMACProgram or https://www.rihel.org/programs-training-and-events/primary-care-movers-and-changers/
A few important details: At the request of the donor, there are many eligibility requirements (urban, safety-net mission, etc.) Not only is there no tuition for the program, there are generous stipends to cover any expenses associated with participation and additional loan repayment for eligible clinicians. Participants will need to advocate for an improvement in primary care that they care about. Applications are due March 15th!
A new era of nursing licensure was ushered in when the eNLC was implemented on Jan. 19, 2018.
The eNLC increases access to care while maintaining public protection by allowing nurses to have mobility across state borders. The eNLC allows for registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth in both their home state and other eNLC states. Licensing standards are aligned in enhanced NLC states so all nurses applying for a multistate license are required to meet the same requirements, which include federal and state criminal background checks, which may be biometric.
On Jan. 19, 2018, nurses with eNLC multistate licenses began practicing in the 29 eNLC states. In addition to Colorado, the other states in the eNLC include: Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Work continues toward the ultimate goal of having all 50 states in the compact.
If a nurse was licensed on July 20, 2017, is the nurse automatically part of the eNLC now?
A nurse with primary state of residence in Colorado that held an active multistate Colorado license on July 20, 2017 is grandfathered into the
eNLC on Jan 19, 2018, if the nurse did not have a disqualifying event since July 20, 2017. Examples of disqualifying events include but are not limited to:
• Changing primary state of residence to another state.
• Allowing the license to lapse.• Being convicted of any felony.• Being convicted of a misdemeanor related to
the practice of nursing whereby the conviction is determined to be a disqualifying event by the board of nursing.
• Having a license disciplined and placed probation or with any practice restrictions.
• Current enrollment in an alternative program.
Grandfathered means the nurse does not have to take any steps to have an eNLC multistate license on Jan. 19, 2018.
What is the status of a nurse licensed between July 20, 2017 and Jan. 19, 2018?
A nurse with primary state of residence in Colorado licensed between July 20, 2017 and Jan 19, 2018 would have likely been issued a multistate license under the original NLC, rather than the eNLC. Once the Colorado Board of Nursing (CO BON) implements the criminal background check processes in the next few months, these nurses will need to contact CO BON to be evaluated according to the eNLC licensure requirements. Their original NLC multistate licenses will be recognized in other
compact states until April 19, 2018, at which time any such licensees who have not successfully met eNLC requirements, shall have their license converted to a single state.
Additional information about the eNLC can be found at www.nursecompact.com. For more background and updates on eNLC implementation, visit https://www.ncsbn.org/enhanced-nlc-implementation.htm. For the latest information, you can also follow the eNLC on Twitter and Facebook.
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DNA 3
DNA 6
DNA 16DNA 20
Anne Zobec, Board Member
We had a holiday party at a member’s home in December. The ornament exchange was delightful, and members got caught up on each other’s activities.
Kate Peterson recently returned from presenting at the ANCC Magnet conference in Houston. She gave a 1 hr podium presentation on implementing an early mobility program in the ICU. She will be sharing this presentation with DNA 3 at our program in March. She will also discuss how involvement with CSNA and CNA helped embolden her and taught her the skills to implement a successful QI project.
Christine Schmidt, PresidentRebecca Sposato, President-ElectChristine McDermott, TreasurerJoanie Engler, Secretary
Board of Directors:CJ Cullinan, Carol Brautigam, Rebecca Nemec, Nan Morgan, Mary Kershner-Historian
The district is so appreciative of your service! We had a very full, productive, and inspiring fall
of 2017. Our September 19 meeting was held at CNA Headquarters with a training on use of Circle Communities by Emma Bartels.
On October 17 we met at Craig Hospital for a presentation and tour with Jenn Wahl, DNP MS RN CRRN, Staff Development and Research Coordinator arranged by CJ Cullinan.
For our November 21 meeting, Carol Goldstein coordinated a presentation and tour of University of Colorado Cancer Pavilion with Kiam Behbahkt, MD, Dr. Kian Behbakht, Professor, Gynecologic Oncology and Basic Reproductive Sciences, Head of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. How fortunate we were to have toured two world class facilities whose work is so excellent and inspiring!
December 5 Carol and Alan Brautigam opened their home for possibly the 10th hosting a holiday
Norma Tubman
DNA 20 closed out 2017 with its Holiday Potluck. Thank you to Jean Schroeder who emailed 125 of our 255 members an invitation to the meeting. As a result of her outreach, members Cynthia Cross, Ashley Stone and Tasha Bluhm attended a district meeting for the first time. All are enrolled in an MSN Program with focus on education or leadership so are moving toward being future leaders in nursing. Members also welcomed CNA President Donna Strickland, also attending her first district meeting as President, who presented information on the Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact.
In January we welcomed Gilbert Romero, CNA Lobbyist and Colleen Casper, CNA Executive Director who gave an overview of the legislative process, bills in the 2018 Legislative Session affecting nurses, and the status of the Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact Bill. As a result of their presentation, a number of members were motivated to attend the CNA Day at the Capitol and DNA 16’s Legislative Dinner.
At our February meeting, DNA 20 President, Annette Cannon, spoke on the Dangers of Stress and Healing of Meditation and Art Therapy. Attendees enjoyed the hands on experience of applying art
The District 6 Colorado Nurses Association and the Women’s Citizenship Club of Alamosa sponsored a presentation to discuss the Colorado End of Life Options Act. Dr. Jennifer Harbert and Helen Lester, RN, MSN reviewed the Act and answered questions on Saturday, October 7th from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Alamosa, 2005 Mullins Avenue.
The presentation was well attended by nurses and community members, and followed by a case study and active discussion.
A DNA 4 and DNA 6 combined meeting followed, including further discussion on implications for nurses, lunch and the DNA meeting. Nursing students were invited, and participated in the active discussion about the act as well as benefits of district/Colorado and national membership.
District & Special Interest Group Reports
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We are seeking Nurses and Nurse Leaders to promote the Eden Alternative.
Shalom Park is a continuum-of-care retirement community in Aurora, CO established 25 years ago to care for the elders in our community. We are looking for talented, innovative and friendly people
who believe in providing caring and compassionate services to our nursing home residents.
If you are an Eden Associate or desire to become one,this is the place for you!
• Create caring partnerships and relationships with colleagues and residents• Provide support, structure and teamwork to your nursing home neighborhood
• Monitor trends and changing needs of our elders while building trust with them• Empower colleagues and elders to do what they can and help them when they need or want it
Excellent benefits including Education Reimbursement Program.
To apply, submit your resume/application at https://ShalomPark.Vikus.netWe are located at 14800 E Belleview Dr in Aurora
There was no charge for the presentation.
Helen Lester, DNA 6 Treasurer
For more information email or call Charlotte Ledonne, nurse coordinator with the San Luis Valley Area health Education Center at [email protected] or 719-589-4977.
Respectfully submitted,Charlotte Ledonne, RN, BSN, MA, LPCPresident DNA 6
celebration dinner with pot luck sides and gift collection for Samaritan House delivered by volunteer Mary Kershner. We stuffed envelopes for invitations to legislators for the annual dinner and voted to approve an increase to $1,500 in scholarship money to be given to the CO Nurses Foundation for this year’s award to men nursing students.
Join us for our 17th Annual Nurse Legislator Connection Dinner, chaired by CJ Cullinan, at the Scottish Rite Temple on Tuesday January 30, 5:00-8:00pm. This will be followed by the February 15 CNA Lobby Day. See CNA website for details and to register.
Planning for the spring is underway with events to include a speaker from the Denver District Attorney Office on scams/fraud/identify theft and elder abuse, being arranged by Nan Morgan. Nan also has us group registered to volunteer for Project Cure Tuesday March 20, 6:00-9:00pm.
Don’t miss our annual Nurses Night at the Rockies, coordinated by Mary Kershner, in May during National Nurses Week!
DNA 16 meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00-8:00pm with announcements posted on CNA website along with e-mails to district 16 members. RSVP to [email protected]
Respectfully submitted, Christine Schmidt, RN, MS, DNA 16 President
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DNA 23
SIG 30
SIG 31
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Special Interest Group 30 (SIG 30), Colorado Society of Advanced Practice Nurses group, had the opportunity to support youth at the New America School of
Caiti Collins
The New Year brings with it new faces to SIG 31’s Colorado Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses Board of Directors. Dr. Karen Lyda will begin her term as the new President of the Board, replacing Caiti Collins who is stepping down after 3 years of service. Dr. Lyda has been a member of the Board in previous years and will undoubtedly prove to be a dynamic and compelling leader. Dr. Ruby Martinez will become the new Vice President of the Board, replacing Donna Strickland, who has moved on to become the new President of the Colorado Nurses Association. Ginny Chacon has been written in as the nominee for the Director of Education. Trina Houge has been elected as the new Membership Chair. Marlene Pino, who has been serving as our Director of Technology for the last several months, has been properly elected to fill that Chair. Laura Mehringer was re-elected as our Treasurer and will continue in her role as Political Liaison between the Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Community and the Legislative process here in Colorado. Congratulations to all! The new and old Board members will convene for the first monthly Board Meeting of CAPPN on January 17, 2018 at 6:30 PM in the lower 2851 S. Parker Road, home of the CNA Offices.
Hello All Nurses,
District 23 Vice President, Cathy O’Grady Melvin, scheduled a meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 6:30pm, at Perkins Resturant on 120th and Huron.
She had a speaker from Avista Hospital, her daughter, who is a nurse in the newborn baby department, and she gave us the latest updates on the nurses’ duties plus care needed for newborn babies.
Cathy reported what she knew of any new happenings with CNA and discussed any topic
Lakewood. This is a charter school whose student base is mostly at risk and underserved youth. The New America School of Lakewood reached out to the Colorado Nurses Association for assistance in obtaining sports physicals for its students. SIG30 was able to donate $1,000 to the New America School of Lakewood to assist with the students obtaining sports physicals.
District & Special Interest Group Reportstherapy techniques to reduce their stress. Annette is a psychiatric nurse who teaches mental health nursing at Platt College School of Nursing and is a Reiki Master Instructor.
Congratulations to Patricia Moreno, a student in the BSN Accelerated Program at Regis University, who was awarded the $1500 DNA 20 2018 Scholarship by the Colorado Nurses Foundation Scholarship Committee. Patricia has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Metropolitan State University of Denver and has worked as a Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens Pharmacy since 2007. On graduation she hopes to work in NICU and eventually further her education to become a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. On April 8, 30 DNA 20 members, family and friends will attend the musical The Producers at the Lakewood Cultural Center as a fundraiser for the 2019 DNA 20 scholarship.
For information on DNA 20 meetings and speakers contact President Annette Cannon at [email protected] or see the CNA website.
members wished to pursue pertaining to nurses or medicine. CNA had many changes which we may think about. Questions were welcomed.
Meetings are informal and food/drink does not have to be purchased. All nurses are welcome.
Some of you may be receiving this notice who no longer belong to CNA because we do not have a current roster of members of District 23 and have been unable to get one from CNA but we are working on it. As former President, I’m using my older list to help Cathy with this meeting.
If you wish to bring a fellow Nurse, please do as we would like any new member.
Tonya Hunt, President, has been ill and unavailable for the past few months which is why Cathy is taking over, for which we THANK her.
We wish Tonya a speedy recovery and hope to see her soon.
Please let us know if there are any issues you wish to discuss in these challenging times for nurses and the medical field.
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2018 Colorado Legislative Session January 10, 2018 – May 9, 2018
DNA 16 Annual Legislative DinnerJanuary 30, 2018
Annual Colorado Nurses Day at the CapitolFebruary 15, 2018
Kick Off Planning for 2018 CNA Annual Conference
Conference Planning CommitteeNominations Committee
February 2018
ANA Membership AssemblyFriday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23
Annual Membership Assembly & Conference September 15, 2018
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ANA 2018 Year ofAdvocacy Quarterly Themes
2018 Q1: Nurses advocating locally(January – March)
We will highlight efforts at the bedside or in the community both for individual and/or group of patients and/or nurses.
2018 Q2: Nurses influencing elected officials and other key decision makers (April – June)
We will highlight efforts to impact change with key decision makers that are local, state or federal. Could be employer specific, immediate community/county, state legislative/regulatory, or federal.
2018 Q3: Nurses get out the vote!(July – September)
With the approach of Election Day our emphasis will shift to political efforts. We will highlight nurses leveraging their position as most trusted profession to impact policy change and 2018 campaigns._______________________________________________
CNA Call for Volunteers
Colorado Nurses Association Board of Directors Elections to be held September 2018.
Anticipating a busy year, start thinking now about your interest in running for a position on the CNA Board of Directors. CNA Bylaws provide direction to the Board of Directors and are available on our website if you would like further information. (www.coloradonurses.org) A formal call for nominations will be made in the 2nd Quarter of 2018.
Open Positions:President Elect (3 Year Term)Vice President (2 Year Term)Treasurer (2 Year Term)Regional Directors 1 each (2 Year Term) Region 1, 2, 3, & Director At Large
Please watch our website and members only communications for regular updates. www.coloradonurses.org
Colorado Nurses Association 2018 Planning
Nurses in the NewsANA/CNA member, Michael Rice, PhD, APRN,
FAAN, has been selected as the recipient of the American Nurses Association’s Hildegard Peplau Award. Dr. Rice is a Professor and Endowed Chair of Psychiatric Mental Health and Co-Director of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program at the College of Nursing, Anschutz Medical Center, University of Colorado.
The Hildegard Peplau Award was established in 1990 to honor a nurse who has made significant contributions to nursing practice over a lifetime through scholarly activities, clinical practice, and policy development, specifically directed towards the psychosocial and psychiatric aspects of nursing care delivery.
Recently the American Nurses Credentialing Center held their National Annual Magnet Conference. Each year ANCC recognizes outstanding contributions of clinical nurses for innovation, consultation, leadership, and professional risk-taking. The award for Empirical Outcomes this year was awarded to Melanie Roberts, DNP, RN-BC, CNS, CCNS, CCRN, Critical Care Clinical Care
Specialist at the UC Health Medical Center of the Rockies and Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Dr. Roberts presented her work related to the pursuit to improve care quality and reduce mortality rates for postoperative cardiovascular patients. Roberts initiated guidelines for cardiac surgery advanced life support (CALS). As a result of these guidelines, UC Health reports that 100% of patients who had the CALS interventions and averted cardiac arrest survived. Roberts’ work also has resulted in a significant decrease in the number of patients needing chest compressions, leading to a reduction in injuries.
Dr. Roberts is one of five nurses represent the best of nursing this year — and the potential in all nurses. Through their dedication, innovation, and attention to excellent care, they’ve made a difference in the lives of their patients, colleagues, and communities.
Congratulations to Julie Thigpen, RN, school nurse at Vista PEAK Exploratory Colorado School, who was recently named as School Nurse of the Year by the Colorado Association of School Nurses. Vista Peak is a school in the Aurora Public Schools system.
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Mary Ciambelli and Kathy Shaw
As the members of the Colorado Nurses Association (CNA), each year we elect a new Board of Directors (BOD). The BOD is the corporate body of CNA and the Board members are all registered nurses who serve as the volunteer leaders for the Association. The Board is guided by the mission, vision, values and philosophy of the Association and thus work to promote, protect and advance the profession and practice of nursing in Colorado.
Like all corporate boards, the Board members are the fiduciaries for the Association and are responsible and accountable for the financial health of the Association. The Board has multiple additional functions defined in Article VI Section 2 of the Association Bylaws including: implementing directives of the Membership Assembly; maintaining the strategic mission and outcomes of the association; appointing and defining the responsibilities for the Executive Director; establishing standing and special committees; and appointing a consultant to the Colorado Student Nursing Association. The BOD has one employee, the Executive Director. The BOD delegates authority to the Director necessary to implement policies, programs and activities and to hire additional staff. Only the Executive Director and the Board President are authorized to speak on behalf of the association unless they delegate that responsibility.
Our current Board consists of four officers and nine directors for a total of thirteen members. Six directors are elected based on three geographic regions: Regions I, II and III. There are three At Large Directors, one of
whom is a recent graduate using the American Nurses Association definition of a recent graduate. This article introduces current officers and Region I directors. In the next Colorado Nurse, we will introduce the rest of our board and review the open elected positions for 2018.
President – Donna Strickland, MS, RN, PMHCNS-BC introduced herself to you in the most recent edition of the Colorado Nurse. She is an entrepreneur and speaks nationally on a variety of topics. Her specific interests are association governance, membership engagement and the healthy nurse, healthy nation movement. President Strickland is a member of DNA/Special Interest Group 31.
Vice-President – Susan K. Moyer, MSN, RN, CNSPH, Coach CTA is a project director at the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence where she facilitates several programs related to leadership, increasing diversity in the workforce, inter-professional teams and working toward the 2010 Institute of Medicine Recommendations for the Future of Nursing. Ms. Moyer is a member of DNA 20 and is in her second term as Vice-President.
Treasurer – Linda Stroup, PhD, RN has held many roles in nursing from hospital staff positions, faculty and nursing education administration including her current position as Chair of the Department of Nursing at Metropolitan State University of Denver. She has a special interest in member engagement, and strengthening partnerships between nursing education and the Colorado Nursing Association.
Secretary – Carol O’Meara, MSN, RN, C-NP has been a registered nurse for over 50 years, spending most of those years as a Women’s Health Nurse
Practitioner with Kaiser Permanente. She is a long-time member of the Board having served as President, Vice-President, Secretary, Regional and At Large Director. O’Meara brings experience, expertise with bylaws, commitment and institutional memory to her BOD position which are all invaluable attributes to maintain a vibrant association.
Region I – Laura Rosenthal, DNP, ACNP, FAANP is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado, College of Nursing. Dr. Rosenthal is a Nightingale Recipient and is serving her second term as a Region I Director. Her goals for this year are to continue strengthening our current means of communication within the Association and to continue to grow membership to build an even stronger voice for nursing in Colorado.
Region I – Kathy Shaw, DNP, RN, CDE is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado, College of Nursing. She comes to CNA with many years of experience serving in local and state leadership positions in the Georgia Nurses’ Association. Her interests include member engagement, policy and political advocacy for nurses’ in Colorado, and providing value and benefits to CNA members.
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The Colorado Volunteer Mobilizer is a database that provides a way for volunteers to register, track trainings, verify occupation information and activate during events such as fires, flooding or Emergency Management Compact Assistance requests. The CVM is housed at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, in the office of Emergency Preparedness.
Depending on the situation, nurses may be requested to provide a variety of services including providing vaccinations, drawing blood, and respiratory care, provide care in a shelter situation, and assist with a medical surge or completing health assessments. Some requests may require special skills such as behavioral health or Spanish speaking.
Nurses who register in the CVM will have the option to select an organization to belong to or choose the option of medical professional in their home county. Once registered you will need to take two online courses. The time commitment will depend on the organization selected or on the deployment.
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Doesn’t Mean You Are A CNA Member Nurses for Political Action in Colorado
N-PACCJ Cullinan & Laura Mehringer
N-PAC President Sara Jarrett, Treasurer Laura Mehringer, and Secretary CJ Cullinan – all RNs – are the Board of our N-PAC in Colorado. N-PAC has numerous nurse contributors who have supported and helped to elect some of the strongest Colorado state legislators, both representatives and senators. As a result our voice is heard more strongly and we can gain greater support by these legislators on health care and nursing issues important to us.
We, as nurses know that our organizations, agencies, clients, their families and friends influence our work and that they have respect for what we do. Our work is also affected by the legislation created at our state capitol. We need to stay vigilant. We need Legislators who understand the numerous and diverse roles of RN’s in our communities throughout the state. We need to provide the direction that maintains our ability to care for the people in Colorado.
As we have seen with the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, we need to work together with legislators who will listen and act. Your contribution to N-PAC will positively affect many of our candidates in the 2018 elections. Please contribute to N-PAC to support this work. Please note that this is not tax-deductible. You will be required to identify your employer if you contribute greater than $100. For those interested in buttons to wear when networking, please consider a minimum $20 contribution and a button will be sent to you.
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STATEMENT:American Nurses Association Responds to Resolution 214
Amendment Presented by the American Medical Association
Silver Spring, MD – The following statement is attributable to Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, president of the American Nurses Association (ANA), in response to the American Medical Association’s (AMA) amendment to Resolution 214 – a call for the creation of a national strategy to oppose legislative efforts that grant independent practice to non-physician practitioners through model legislation and national and state level campaigns.
“This divisive tactic will directly impact the nation’s advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), and perpetuate the dangerous and erroneous narrative that APRNs are trying to “act” as physicians and are unqualified to provide timely, effective and efficient care. APRNs practice advanced nursing, not medicine, in which they regularly consult, collaborate and refer as necessary to ensure that the patient receives appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
For AMA to imply that APRNs are incapable of providing excellent care or that their care puts the patient at risk is blatantly dishonest. The future of health care calls on all health care professionals to work together as a team to meet the growing demand for health care services. This dated way of thinking does a disservice to the public and is in direct conflict with the evidenced-based recommendations advanced by the Institute of Medicine (now the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine) in its 2010 report, “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” which clearly stated that APRNS “should be allowed to practice to the full extent of their education and training.” Research clearly shows that nurses consistently deliver exceptional care with high patient satisfaction.
AMA’s Resolution 214 aims to perpetuate longstanding turf wars between some physicians and nurses, which foster unnecessary impediments to patients receiving quality health care services. ANA invites leaders of the AMA to work with us on measures that will increase access to care.”
ANA will continue to advocate strategies, legislation and regulations, such as the 2016 Department of Veterans Affairs Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Rule, that support APRNs and their proven ability to care for patients. ANA supports the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification & Education that was agreed to in 2008. The four roles included within the APRN Consensus Model are Nurse Practitioner (NP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNAs), and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the premier organization representing the interests of the nation’s 3.6 million registered nurses. ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical work environment, bolstering the health and wellness of nurses, and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public. ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all. For more information, visit www.nursingworld.org.
Every bedside nurse knows what it feels like when staffing isn’t right. When you cannot provide the level of care you know your patients need, they suffer—and so do you.
• Evidence shows that heavy patient workloads cause nurses stress, job dissatisfaction, and burnout. This leads some nurses to leave their jobs and some to leave the profession.
• When nurses are overworked, patients are more likely to contract a hospital-acquired condition, stay in the hospital longer, be readmitted, and die.
The American Nurses Association (ANA) continues to work on multiple fronts to tackle the long-standing, complex issue of safe nurse staffing. Registered nurse staffing makes a critical difference for patients and the quality of their care. We know that direct-care nurses, working with nurse and financial managers, are the best judge of what patients need day to day and even hour by hour.
Our solution• ANA and Colorado Nurses Association (CNA)
have worked with members of Congress on federal legislation: The bipartisan Safe Staffing for Nurse and Patient Safety Act.
• The bill requires Medicare-participating hospitals to establish a committee, composed of at least 55 percent direct-care nurses, to create nurse staffing plans that are specific to each unit.
• We support this approach because it recognizes that nurse staffing must be driven by evidence rather than by traditional formulas and grids.
• You can support the bill by taking action at RNaction.org.
How do I explain this to friends and family who don’t work in health care?
• The Safe Staffing for Nurse and Patient Safety Act protects nurses and patients and lowers costs.
• This legislation makes clear that arbitrarily cutting nursing staff in an attempt to save money doesn’t make sense.
• In fact, ANA continues to advance the argument that the right number of RNs with the right skill mix makes clinical and economic sense.
How do I talk to my colleagues who support legislated nurse-to-patient ratios?
Here’s why ANA and CNA do not support legislated nurse-to-patient ratios:
• One size does not fit all. No one staffing model is appropriate for all settings of care or situations. After all, patient needs change continually, so quality care requires nurse-driven, flexible ratios.
• Nurses cannot be reduced to numbers. The number of patients a nurse cares for is not a true measure of the ‘“work” of the nurse. Further, fixed numeric ratios don’t take into account human factors such as a nurse’s years of experience, knowledge, education, or skillset. For example, a group of first-year nurses likely would not have the same impact on patient outcomes as would a group of experienced RNs.
• Legislated ratios don’t improve patient outcomes. We need to embrace evidence-based staffing—and the evidence does not support legislated ratios. As one study concludes, “No empirical evidence supports the specific numbers assigned through mandatory ratios with better patient outcomes.” (Blakeman Hodge et al., 2004)
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Community and later graduated with a BSN and her MSN - Nursing from Regis University. At the time she passed away, in September 2017, she was a doctoral student at St. Louis University. She was a nurse educator at Regis University and was a member of many nursing organization. She was a Founding Member of the Mile High Black Nurses Association.
Jeanne Vincent Lynette, RN graduated from the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Denver in 1943. As a new graduate, she served as a nurse until 1945 on the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge TN. She was an early graduate of the Geriatric Nursing Program at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. She worked in Eldercare facilities until her retirement in 1995. She passed away in December 2017.
Helen E. Pfnister, (92) RN, passed away in October 2017. She was a graduate of the Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Moline, Illinois. The last 20 years of her career were at Craig Rehabilitation Hospital, Englewood, CO.
Marian Fry “Bobby” Ohmer, (93) RN, graduated from the University of Indianapolis Methodist in 1939. She enlisted in the Army in 1942 and served with the 32nd General Hospital England, Belgium, France, and Germany. The 32nd landed on Omaha Beach only weeks after the invasion. She moved to Denver in 1947.
John Michael Voetilink, (43) RN, passed away in December 2017. He graduated with a Masters of Nursing from the Albany Medical College, NY and worked in Portland, OR and Denver.
We received information about the death of those nurses honored above. All of them lived in, worked in and/or were educated in Colorado. Membership in the Colorado Nurses Association is not required for inclusion.
To honor a deceased nurse, RN or LPN, in the Colorado Nurse, please send basic information (as full name, city were they worked/lived/received their nursing education with year of graduation, and/or area of practice) to Eve Hoygaard ([email protected]). We reserve the right to edit material submitted and endeavor to verify all information included in this column. If you note an error, please advise us and a correction will be published. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Eve Hoygaard, MS, RN, WHNPMembership Chair, Colorado Nurses
Association
We honor the memory of and acknowledge the work of these recently deceased nurses in our state. Sharing the names and other information about our nursing colleagues is one way we honor their memory.
Alice Millett Bakemier, RN (93) passed away in October 2017. She was a graduate of the Columbia College of Nursing. She moved to Denver in 1948 and worked at the Children’s Hospital. She later completed a Master’s degree from the University of Colorado. Her career included work as a nurse practitioner for Rocky Mountain Planned Parenthood and the Denver Hospice.
Christine Margaret “Chrissy” Campbell, RN (54) moved to Denver in 1997. She passed away in November 2017. She was a registered nurse for over 23 years.
Dorothy Hanks, RN (94) was born in Creed, Colorado and passed away in October 2017. She traveled to Denver to attend nursing school at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing where she then worked as a Registered Nurse for 28 years.
Margery Johnson, RN, passed away in December 2017. She specialized in addiction counseling.
Janet Elizabeth Kemp, RN, Ph.D. (63), passed away in August 2017 in New York. Her career began with a BSN from SUNY Plattsburgh, followed by a MS in Nursing from the University of Colorado in 1979 and then a Doctorate of Philosophy, Nursing from the University of Colorado in 2004. She was a Nightingale finalist while living in Denver. During her 30 year career with the Department of Veterans Affairs, she established the Veterans Crisis line that received nearly 3 million calls in ten years.
JoAnne Killey, Sr., OSF, RN (93) passed away in December 2017. Sr.Killey entered the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity in 1947. She had been educated as a nurse before this. She came to Denver in 1967 and served as a nurse with The Scared Heart Provence and was also a missionary to Mexico.
Terry Lynn Lee, completed her Associates in Applied Science Nursing degree at Front Range
In Memory...
Colleen Casper, DNP, RN, MSExecutive Director
‘Defining Hope’ Movie & Mixer Draws 100-Plus To Denver’s
SieFilm Center
The ‘Defining Hope’ Movie & Mixer organized by the Colorado Nurses Association and the Hospice & Palliative Care Association of the Rockies was a big success, drawing 100-plus attendees last week to Denver’s Sie FilmCenter.
The movie follows eight patients with life-threatening illness, and the nurses who guide them to make critical choices along the way as they face death, embrace hope, and ultimately redefine what makes life worth living. It is about optimism and helps us define what ‘quality of life’ really means. This movie explores what makes life worth living and what to do for our loved ones and ourselves as we get closer to the end of life. Through the stories of patients, families, nurses, and healthcare professionals, the conversation around quality end-of-life care is brought to the forefront. Visit https://vimeo.com/212253043 to watch Defining Hope official trailer.
The film is being released in limited screenings across the country in honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.
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Nurses Keep Healthy Lead as Most Honest, Ethical ProfessionWASHINGTON, D.C. – For the 16th consecutive year, Americans' ratings of the
honesty and ethical standards of 22 occupations finds nurses at the top of the list. More than eight in 10 (82%) Americans describe nurses' ethics as "very high" or "high." In contrast, about six in 10 Americans rate members of Congress (60%) and lobbyists (58%) as "very low" or "low" when it comes to honesty and ethical standards.
Americans' Ratings of Honesty and Ethical Standards in ProfessionsPlease tell me how you would rate the honesty and ethical standards of people in
these different fields – very high, high, average, low, or very low?
Very high/High Average Very low/Low
% % %
Nurses 82 16 2
Military officers 71 24 3
Grade school teachers 66 27 5
Medical doctors 65 31 4
Pharmacists 62 32 6
Police officers 56 32 12
Day care providers 46 43 7
Judges 43 41 15
Clergy 42 41 13
Auto mechanics 32 53 14
Nursing home operators 26 48 22
Bankers 25 54 21
Newspaper reporters 25 39 35
Local officeholders 24 53 20
TV reporters 23 39 37
State officeholders 19 47 33
Lawyers 18 53 28
Business executives 16 54 28
Advertising practitioners 12 49 34
Members of Congress 11 29 60
Car salespeople 10 48 39
Lobbyists 8 31 58
GALLUP, Dec. 4-11, 2017
Nurses have surpassed all other professions every year but one since Gallup first asked about them in 1999. In 2001, Gallup included firefighters on the list after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and 90% of the public rated their honesty and ethical standards as "high" or "very high."
Overall, a majority of Americans in the Dec. 4-11 poll rated six professions as "high" or "very high" for honesty and ethical standards. In addition to nurses, that list includes military officers, grade school teachers, medical doctors, police officers and pharmacists. The honesty rating of pharmacists, although still high on an
absolute basis, dropped five points since last year and is at its lowest point since 1994, possibly reflecting the current nationwide opioid crisis.
While only members of Congress and lobbyists received majority negative ratings, the remaining 14 occupations were rated "average" for their honesty and ethical standards by pluralities or majorities ranging from 39% to 54%. Those garnering majority "average" marks for honesty and ethical standards are lawyers, local officeholders, bankers and auto mechanics. The public is divided between positive and average honesty rankings for both judges and members of the clergy – two occupations that are looked to as requiring the utmost honesty and ethical standards.
Clergy Ethical Rating Still DecliningGallup has measured Americans' views on the honesty and ethics of the clergy
33 times dating back to 1977. Although the overall average positive rating is 55%, it has fallen below that level since 2009. This year marks the lowest rating to date, with 42% saying the clergy has "very high" or "high" honesty and ethical standards. The historical high of 67% occurred in 1985.
Views of the honesty and ethics of the clergy dropped precipitously in 2002 amid the sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church. While positive ratings of the clergy's honesty and integrity rebounded somewhat in the next few years, they fell to 50% in 2009 and have been steadily declining since then.
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Party Differences in Views of ProfessionsIn this age of extreme political polarization, it is perhaps not surprising that
partisans have sharply different opinions of some of the professions Gallup tested. Yet, the professions with the largest gaps between Republican and Democratic opinions have shown similar partisan differences in the past.
Party Differences in Honesty and Ethics Ratings of Professions% Very high/High ranked by Republican-Democratic difference
Republican Independent DemocratRepublican/Democratic difference
% % % %
Police officers 80 47 48 +32
Military officers 86 69 60 +26
Clergy 59 35 41 +18
Pharmacists 70 60 58 +12
Judges 54 38 42 +12
TV reporters 12 19 40 -28
Newspaper reporters 12 19 46 -34
GALLUP, Dec. 4-11, 2017
Republicans are much more likely than Democrats to rate police officers, military officers, clergy, pharmacists and judges "very high" or "high" on honesty and ethics, which hasn't changed much in recent years. Republicans are more conservative and more religious than Democrats which likely contributes to their ethics ratings.
For their part, Democrats consider television and newspaper reporters much more honest than do Republicans, although Democrats' honesty ratings for these professions fall below the 50% mark. This partisan divide reinforces recent Gallup findings that Democrats' trust in the media is much higher than that of Republicans.'
While Gallup did not measure attitudes about newspaper and television reporters last year, the very high/high reading for "journalists" showed a 15-point gap between Republicans and Democrats last year. Looking at "reporters" this year, that gap is roughly double what it was for "journalists" last year.
Yet, in a rare show of unity, roughly six in 10 Republicans, independents and Democrats alike rate the honesty of members of Congress lower than all other professions tested. Likewise, lobbyists are universally viewed as having very low or low ethics by roughly the same percentages as members of Congress.
Bottom LineThree of the professions rated highest for honesty and ethical standards are in
the healthcare field - nurses, medical doctors and pharmacists - a trend that has been the case in recent years. Yet, pharmacists, who were at the top of the list of honest professions for years, have taken a slight downturn in the last year as the U.S. opioid epidemic has become increasingly problematic, leading President Donald Trump to declare it a public health emergency. While the clergy are not at the bottom of the list of professions, this year's ratings represent a new low for a profession with image problems in recent years.
Survey MethodsResults for this Gallup poll are based on telephone interviews conducted Dec.
4-11, 2017, with a random sample of 1,049 adults, aged 18 and older, living in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. For results based on the total sample of national adults, the margin of sampling error is ±4 percentage points at the 95% confidence level. All reported margins of sampling error include computed design effects for weighting.
Each sample of national adults includes a minimum quota of 70% cellphone respondents and 30% landline respondents, with additional minimum quotas by time zone within region. Landline and cellular telephone numbers are selected using random-digit-dial methods.
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“As a mom, it’s important to me I’m able to pick my kids up from daycare or school and have weekends off. I’m amazed by the support and encouragement HopeWest gives working parents like me. Even our CEO understands what it’s like to be a parent and a nurse. Meghan,Director of Nursing Practice & Education
