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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

IndexBoard of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A Love of Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3South Dakota Nurses Foundation Offers 2016

Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42016 Legislative Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5SDNA 100th Anniversary Logo Contest . . . . . . . . 5District News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Nurses Day at the Legislature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7SDNA Award Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SDNA 2016 Awards Nomination Form . . . . . . . . . 9Greetings to all from SDNA PAC! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9SDNA Leadership Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Consent to Serve Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Welcome New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Membership Application Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11SDNA 2016 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11SDNF Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Margie Washnok

This year SDNA is celebrating their 100 years as an organization . Our organization began in a club room of the Carnegie Library on July 11 & 12, 1916 in western South Dakota . The announcement of the new organization was published in the American Journal of Nursing . South Dakota became the 43rd state constituent of the American Nurses Association . The membership included 17 nurses from various communities in South Dakota . At this meeting the 17 nurses developed the constitution and bylaws . At this time there was an initiation fee of $5 .00 and an annual dues of $1 .00 . The association began in western South Dakota because the first hospitals were organized in this part of the state . The first hospital that provided nurses were Sisters and trained women in Lead, South Dakota in 1877 . Later hospitals were established in Hot Springs, Deadwood, and Sturgis .

In SDNA’s early years, schools of nursing alumnae associations were the intermediaries between SDNA and the alumnae . There were national, state, and district dues . Later the payment was submitted to the districts, then state, and then national . At this time many members had difficulty paying dues to SDNA, since their allegiance was to their school of nursing, and second to the organization .

The goal of SDNA was to establish a model nurse practice act to protect public safety by licensure of women who had met educational standards . The Board of Nurse Examiners, now called The South Dakota Board of Nursing, provided for the proposed act . The act provided for protection of the title of RN, not for the protection of nursing functions . The act was presented as a bill to the South Dakota Legislature during 1917 session, and the bill No . 38 .1917 was passed and became law on January 24, 1917 .

The South Dakota Nurses Association for Graduate Nurses name was changed in 1929 to the South Dakota State Nurses Association . In 1932 the organization became incorporated, dividing the state into three districts . District 1 included land west of the Missouri River, District two was the northeast area east of the Missouri River, and District 3 was the southeast areas . In 1957 SDNA organized into 13 districts, with Rapid City remaining as District, SDNA’s birthplace . Later the districts were divided into 10 districts .

The rich heritage of SDNA will be celebrated at the SDNA Convention in Mitchell, SD, October 2 & 3, 2016 . We invite all nurses in SD, including retired nurses to join us for the celebration . We also ask to have pictures and other information sent to our SDNA Office or bring to the Convention so we can display our heritage . SDNA is planning to publish a book with the 100 years of SDNA . Your pictures and documents will assist with this publication .

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, FAANCEO, American Nurses Association

Sunday, October 2, 2016 & Monday, October 3, 2016

Ramada Hotel 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: 229 .8478washnok@midco .netdrmargie .washnok@presentation .edu

Vice PresidentTerm: 2015 – 2017Nancy FahrenwaldDistrict 8 & 9Office: 688-5178 nancy .fahrenwald@sdstate .edu

SecretaryTerm: 2014 – 2016Anna Atteberry-GustafsonDistrict 10Cell: 830 .1145Office: 367 .5636anna .atteberry@sdstate .edu

TreasurerTerm: 2015 – 2017Deb Fischer-ClemensDistrict 10Home: 770 .9265Office: 322 .4668deb .fischerclemens@avera .org

Government Relations Committee (GRC) ChairTerm: 2014 – 2016Carrie Clausen-HansenDistrict 4Cell: 380 .7320Home: 877 .3766 carrie .clausenhansen@yahoo .com

Core Issues Task Force Chair Term: 2015 – 2017Marie CissellDistrict 10Cell: 381-0170marieanncissell@gmail .com

President, District 1-3Term: 2016 – 2018Linda De Longldelong@edutechassociates .com

President, District 4Term: 2014 – 2016Janice NoonanHome: 582 .6209janice .noonan@presentation .edu

President, District 5 & 7Term: 2013 – 2015Pat SudbeckHome: 928 .3202 patricia .sudbeck@avera .org

President, District 8 & 9Term: 2013 – 2015Eileen BrunerHome: 256 .2338Office: 688 .4126eileen .bruner@sdstate .edu

President, District 10 Term: 2014 – 2016Marian EberhardHome: 261 .8909 marianeberhard@gmail .com

President, District 11Term: 2015 – 2017Kathy JorgensenHome: 267 .4260 Cell: 660 .6763kathy .jorgensen@usd .edu

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By M. Claire May, South Dakota Nurses Foundation Community Board Member

“It is all about life-long learning for myself and others,” remarked Rhonda Stangl who is continuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice program through the assistance of a 2016 SDNF Scholarship . Twenty-seven years in the nursing field has given Stangl a variety of life-long learning opportunities from working in a small hospital to serving in a large institution on the medical/surgical floor and managing a recovery room . “The nursing profession is a constantly evolving entity with many venues,” Stangl stated .

Currently, Stangl is an instructor at Lake Area Technical Institute . In addition, she is a PRN staff nurse at Mallard Pointe Surgical Center in her hometown of Watertown, SD . “This allows me to keep current with best practices and skills,” she remarked .

At Lake Area Technical Institute Stangl is teaching first year students theory, assisting in the lab with skills and simulation activities, and accompanying her students to a clinical site for their long-term care experience . She is also a mentor and advisor to students ranging from age seventeen to sixty plus . Stangl confessed, “One of the most profound issues in my current position is teaching the various generations of students and capturing the interest of the variety of learner types . Keeping up with the changes in healthcare is a constant struggle as well .”

In addition to striving to impart a love of learning in her students, Stangl must take into consideration the different cultures, learning styles and personal needs of her students . “My pupils all learn differently so it is a challenge to teach in a way that fits all students,” she stated . “I must prepare them to become leaders and competent citizens .”

Stangl’s inspiration is her dear friend Kim Nerud, Academic Director of the University of South Dakota RN-BSN Program, who recently completed her PhD . “She is someone who has worked hard in the nursing profession and who has a desire to learn and mentor others as well . She is knowledgeable and ambitious and I enjoy being around her,” Stangl remarked .

A Love of Learning

Rhonda Strangl

Stangl plans to continue in academia . “I truly enjoy academics and I plan to continue to work with students .”

“Working full time, having a PRN position, and doing all the bookwork for my husband’s sanitation business does not leave me a lot of time for relaxation,” Stangl admitted . Balancing work with play includes watching a movie, curling up with a good mystery read, or hanging out with family . “My interests are traveling, following my daughter in her pole-vaulting endeavor, motorcycle riding, shopping, traveling, and camping,” reflected Stangl . “I also like to entertain and cook [ethnic German cuisine] so I plan to do more of that when I am done with school and hopefully have more time .”

Married for thirty years, Stangl and her husband Wayne have three adult children . Twenty-one year old pole-vaulter and radiology technology student Brittany resides in Fargo, ND . Son Brandon works for the SD Department of Health in Sioux Falls; and, middle daughter Brianna, also of Sioux Falls, is a social worker for Southeastern Behavioral Health .

Stangl also serves as a volunteer on the Human Rights Committee at Human Services in Watertown, addressing “rights and restrictions to assure fair treatment while the client is cared for safely .” She added, “I am able to use my nursing background to assist others with health care decisions; and, I get to work with other members in the community who bring their expertise to the committee as well .”

In conclusion, Stangl advises anyone considering the SDNF Scholarship to “go for it .” “Every bit helps when continuing one’s education . It is not a hard process, it does take some time, but it is worth it .” She revealed, “Everyone I have dealt with in the Foundation has been so complimentary and helpful that it makes me feel even better about my accomplishments .”

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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 of 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 program

5 . Cumulative GPA 3 .0 or higher upon completion of highest degree, i .e ., baccalaureate nursing program or master’s in nursing program

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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 . Criteria

1 . 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 program

4 . Demonstrates 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 .Criteria

1 . 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 program

4 . SDNA membership preferred5 . Career goals consistent with South Dakota Nurses

Foundation purposes of education, research and service

6 . Evidence of leadership, compassion, involvement in professional organization(s), professional activities, and community service .

Dr. Carl and Leona Stadler Scholarship (1) Amount—$500

Purpose—To support a male student enrolled in an accelerated nursing baccalaureate degree programCriteria

1 . Current South Dakota or Minnesota resident2 . 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 service

5 . Evidence of leadership, compassion, and community service

Application Materials for Scholarships:Access the South Dakota Nurses Association (SDNA)

website at www .sdnursesassociation .org/ South Dakota Nurses Foundation/Scholarships/South Dakota Nurses Foundation Scholarship . Alternatively, contact the South Dakota Nurses Association office at contactus@sdnurses .org or 605-945-4265 .

Questions About Scholarship Applications: Contact Carman at 605 .391 .4053 or carmantimmerman@

gmail .com

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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During each legislative session, members of the Government Relations Committee (GRC) meet weekly to discuss bills of interest to the SDNA . The GRC consists of a geographic representation of politically active nurses from across the state . The GRC reviews each bill introduced to determine if SDNA will take a position on the bill . These decisions are driven by the Legislative Agenda of the SDNA . The five basic tenants of the SDNA Legislative Agenda are to support: professional nursing practice, access to quality and affordable health care, public health, occupational and environmental health, and human rights . The full version of the Legislative Agenda can be found on the SDNA website www .sdnurses .org .

The 2016 Legislative Session was certainly a busy one for SDNA! There were 419 bills introduced during South Dakota’s 2016 legislative session . SDNA reviewed and tracked all 419 bills . SDNA paid particular attention to 51 bills of interest to nurses and your patients . Of these 51 bills, the SDNA supported 7, opposed 2 and monitored 42 .

SDNA supported the following bills:SB 29, an Act to update the nurse practice act and to

adopt a new Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact . This bill updates the nurse practice act to reflect current operations and current nursing practices and adopts the new Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact to replace an earlier compact adopted in 2000 . SDNA worked closely with the Board of Nursing on this bill prior to and during the legislative session . This bill passed and has been signed by the Governor .

SB 54, an Act to adopt the Elder Abuse Task Force’s statutory recommendations in order to protect South Dakota seniors and adults with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation . This bill adopts the recommendations of the Chief Justice’s Elder Abuse Task Force and makes the necessary changes to implement the recommendations, including providing for emotional and financial abuse in the purview of abuse and neglect . This bill passed and has been signed by the Governor .

HB 1110, an Act to provide medical care for certain unborn children . This bill provides prenatal care for the unborn children of mothers who are not eligible for prenatal care based on immigration status . This bill passed and has been signed by the Governor .

HB 1182, an Act to increase the state sales tax, the state use tax, the excise tax on farm machinery, and amusement device tax for the purpose of increasing education funding and reducing property taxes, and to declare an emergency . This bill was the Governor’s funding proposal for his education package . This bill provides a source of new funding instead of transferring existing state general funds from other funding priorities including Medicaid . This bill passed and has been signed by the Governor .

SB 28, an Act to require meningococcal immunization for school entry . This bill adds a vaccination against meningitis to the list of required school-entry vaccinations . This bill passed and has been signed by the Governor .

2016 Legislative ReportSB 21, an Act to define a child advocacy center for

the purpose of addressing child maltreatment . This bill would have defined a child advocacy center and the team that serves a center for purposes of determining a recommendation for investigation, prosecution, treatment and safety of a child maltreatment case . This bill was defeated by the House Judiciary Committee 7-1 .

HB 1124, an Act to prohibit the use of tanning devices by minors . This bill would have prohibited anyone under 18 years of age from using a tanning device . This bill was defeated by the House 21-46 .

SDNA opposed the following bills:SB 117, an Act to permit the practice of midwifery by

certain persons . This bill would have allowed a certified professional midwife or student to attend births in an out of hospital setting without a license and without facing criminal penalties for practicing without a license . This bill was defeated by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee 4-3 .

HB 1234, an Act to require the approval of the Legislature before the state adopts any changes to the Medicaid program . This bill would have required legislative approval for any change to the state Medicaid plan . It was amended to require legislative approval of any plan change that exceeded 5% of the Medicaid Budget (approximately $40 million) and was intended to capture Medicaid expansion . This bill was defeated by the Senate State Affairs Committee 7-2 .

The SDNA also worked closely with many interested parties on HB 1162, an Act to provide for the practice and regulation of midwives . Last fall, the organization bringing this bill, Birth Matters, met with the SDNA GRC to discuss this legislation . We appreciate their willingness to discuss their legislation prior to session and to incorporate language to address many concerns that we identified . Ultimately, SDNA was neutral on the bill but expressed concern regarding the financial impact for nurses across the state . As written, the bill would have set up a licensing structure for Certified Professional Midwives (CPM) under the Board of Nursing . Given the very small number of CPMs expected to seek licensure, we did not feel this regulatory structure would be self-sustaining . Thus, SDNA’s concern was that nurse licensure fees would be used to regulate the non-nurse CPMs and nurses may be subject to a fee increase in the future to offset this cost . Ultimately, this bill was defeated by the Senate 16-19 . However, there were many legislators and organizations that voiced their willingness to work with Birth Matters to come forward next year with a bill that would address the concerns identified . SDNA will continue to engage in this issue as it moves forward .

Additionally, while the timing did not allow for Medicaid expansion to occur during session, those discussions continue . The SDNA has been actively involved in this effort and is working closely with the coalition of healthcare organizations, chambers of commerce and businesses supporting Medicaid expansion .

SDNA will continue those efforts as that discussion moves forward following session .

Finally, in addition to the bills listed above, the SDNA monitored 41 other bills of interest . It was certainly a busy session, but also reminds me of how lucky we are to have such engaged and passionate members . I want to say thank you to the SDNA Board of Directors, the SDNA Government Relations Committee and especially to the GRC chair, Carrie Clausen Hansen . Thank you for your time and your passion for the nursing profession .

I would also like to thank each nurse and nursing student that participated in the legislative process, whether you responded to the SDNA Action Alerts and contacted local legislators or you attended Nurses Day at the Legislature and talked with your legislators at the Chili Supper . Legislators love to hear from nurse constituents . Thank you for your participation and for representing nurses .

Have a great summer!

S D N A

100th

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District NewsSDNA District 1, 2, 3 Report

The members from Districts 1, 2, & 3 worked diligently to plan for the 100th Anniversary of SDNA celebration in Rapid City . Our commemorative event was held May 6, 2016 . Congratulations to SDNA and all of us on 100 years of professional nursing in South Dakota! Our next big event will be the district fund-raiser at the Central States Fair in August .

Linda De LongDistrict 1, 2, & 3 President

SDNA District 4 ReportWe have now, officially entered the season of

spring . Hopefully we have seen the last of snow in the Northeastern part of the state . The days are becoming longer and it is wonderful to have more daylight! Soon there will be graduations, weddings, family reunions, and vacations to attend .

The last SDNA District 4 meeting was held on February 21, 2016 on the campus of Presentation College . Since the meeting, the members assisted the Sigma Theta Tau International-Rho Xi Chapter with set up for the Research Day held on the campus of Presentation College on March 22, 2016 . Marie Manthey and Sandra Welling presented at the event .

SDNA District 4, in collaboration with Sigma Theta Tau International-Rho Xi Chapter, is planning another “Welcome to the Nursing Profession” luncheon for the twelve, senior nursing students at Presentation College . This event was held on Thursday, May 5, 2016 . The goal is to spark interest and offer encouragement of the future nursing professionals to join local nurse associations and become active within local and national nursing organizations .

Unfortunately, the idea of having a “Dinner and Movie” night for the nursing professionals in the area, during Nurses’ Week 2016, had to be postponed . The main reason is because our hope would be to hold the event “free of charge” for nursing professionals in the area . However, there was a lack of support to sponsor the event . We still would like to hold an event like this in the future . Possibly for spring, 2017?

The next big event is the Brown County Fair . The Brown County Fair is very popular in the Northeastern part of South Dakota . This year we have secured the spot at the fair and will continue to provide volunteer nurses to staff the First Aid booth during the week-long event in August, 2016! This is a wonderful opportunity to provide care to individuals in the community that attend the event .

The next SDNA District 4 meeting will be held on Monday, July 18, 2016 .

Any nurses living and working in the District 4 area and looking for more information on how to join SDNA please contact me at my listed email address . I would be happy to answer any questions . Have a safe and relaxing summer!

Janice Noonan, MSN, RN, District 4 president

District 5-7 ReportThe 2016 SDNA Convention planners are planning the

100th Birthday of the South Dakota Nurses Association . The committee is pleased to announce that Marla Weston, PhD, RN, FAAN, Chief Executive Officer of the American Nurses Association will share current professional practice issues with the nurses of South Dakota and beyond on October 2nd and October 3rd, 2016 . Please plan to attend and bring a guest . Please check the South Dakota Nurses Association website for agenda and registration form .

Pat SudbeckDistrict 5-7 President

District 8 & 9 ReportGreetings from the Watertown/Brookings area . Looking back to the beginning of 2016 has been

interesting, with a lot of activity from the district . Although our district did take January off (cold, cold), since then we have had a pretty full schedule! In February we did invite 2 members of the GRC up to Brookings to speak to us . After a dinner meeting at the Dixie Restaurant in Brookings Anna Atteberry-Gustafson and Julia Dangel spoke to us about the recent activities of the GRC (Government Relations Committee) and legislative events in Pierre . A good discussion of the legislative part of being a Nurse ensued .

On March 22 we did meet as a group up at the Second Street Station up in Watertown . Thank you again to all of the District 8 members who met the District 9 members up in your neck of the woods! Business included a report on SDNA’s financial status and the need to keep membership stable or increasing, the 2016 State Convention in Mitchell, and encouragement from Robert Olson who is on the state nominations committee, to become involved in your state association . Robin Brown gave the program presenting her PhD . Dissertation Research results .

We will not have a formal meeting in April since we have 2 events planned for May . On May 2 all members of SDNA are encouraged to attend the SDSU Senior Colloquium in Wagner Hall . Our district will be providing everyone pizza before the afternoon session begins . (Please make a donation to help defray the cost of the pizza . Send donations to Tom Stenvig, Wagner Hall, SDSU, Brookings .) During lunch we will take just a few minutes to congratulate the seniors and invite them to always stay active in their professional organization .

Later on in May, one of our very long-time members Carol Peterson will host us at her home in rural Brookings . That will be May 24 at 6pm . She always has a great dinner for us and then opens her home to all to view the many antiques she and her past husband have collected . My personal favorites are the glass dinnerware sets . If you know Carol personally, but are not in our district you still are absolutely invited!

The last meeting before summer break starts will be at Lois Tschetter’s lake home on Lake Hendricks . Definitely looking forward to the BBQ with potluck . It should be a great evening, even if the weather decides to not co-operate!

Eileen BrunerDistrict 8 & 9 President

SDNA District 10 ReportDistrict 10 has been working on its Spring Conference .

Marian EberhardDistrict 10 President

SDNA District 11 ReportDistrict 11 is happy to have spring arrive—in style

especially today!On Thursday, March 17, at the District 11 meeting,

State Representative Jean Hunhoff, a nurse legislator from our district presented a discussion on the Legislative issues from the 2016 legislative session . This event, held at the Avera Physician’s Office Pavilion, was attended by approximately 30 individuals, including nurses, students and interested people from the surrounding area of Yankton . As usual, Jean’s presentation was very well received and she fielded a number of questions from the audience . In the next morning’s edition of The Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan, highlights of Jean’s presentation were front page news items . District 11 would like to thank Jean for this interesting, informative presentation .

During the March meeting, the District 11 members have decided to help with the Vermillion Sack Pack Program again this summer . In May there will be an event to honor members during Nurses Week at a potluck supper .

Kathy JorgensenPresident, District 11

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The South Dakota Nurses Association sponsors these annual awards for nurses, given during the SDNA Annual Convention in Mitchell on October 2-3, 2016 . Nominations for the following awards will be taken until August 1, 2016 . For complete award criteria please visit our website at http://www .sdnurses .org or contact the SDNA office at contactus@sdnurses .org .

DISTRICT NURSE OF THE YEAR AWARD was developed to recognize a nurse in each SDNA district who has contributed to the district and profession in a significant way . This award criteria and award winner is determined by each individual district .

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD is for the new SDNA member who has contributed energy and commitment to SDNA .

Rookie of the Year Award Criterion: • The nominee must have been an SDNA member for

at least one year, but not longer than three years .

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD acknowledges specific contributions and achievements of an individual or group and provides formal recognition of SDNA member(s) singled out by colleagues for accomplishments in a given field of endeavor . The Award may be awarded for professional achievement in nursing, outstanding contributions in the community, for dedicated service to the association, to name a few possible categories .

Distinguished Service Award Criteria (must meet all criteria):

• The nominee must be an SDNA member . • The Distinguished Service Awards represents a more

highly specialized type of award than the broad special interest categories reflected in other SDNA Awards .

• Distinguished Service Awards must be in keeping with goals and purposes of SDNA .

• A Distinguished Service Award must not be exploited for commercial purposes .

Examples of Possible Distinguished Service Award Categories:

• Human Rights• Membership Activities• Specialty Work• History• Ethics

NURSING PRACTICE AWARD acknowledges a Registered Nurse involved in direct patient care . The recipient, through strength of character, commitment, and competence, receives peer recognition as one who contributes to advancement of nursing practice .

SDNA Award CriteriaNursing Practice Award Criteria (must meet all

criteria):• The nominee must be an SDNA member .• The nominee, through application of nursing

knowledge, must assist patients to function at and maintain optimum levels of health and activities, as persons, as family members, and as members of their community .

• The nominee, through direct nursing practice, must provide innovations to help and encourage peers in nursing and is a role model, inspiring peers to improve quality of practice, and has contributed to improvement of quality of direct patient care .

Other considerations include: • Participation in community affairs • Recognition by peers• Participation in organizational affairs• Ability to work with others• An innovative outlook

JOY OF NURSING AWARD recognizes the Registered Nurse who, through the years of practice, continues to truly love all aspects of nursing .

Joy of Nursing Award Criteria (must meet all criteria):• Nominee must be an SDNA member .• Nominee has practiced nursing for at least 5 years .• Nominee has been a formal or informal mentor to

students or new graduate nurses .• Nominee has collaborated with and is respected by

nursing colleagues and other health professionals .• Nominee exemplifies the “Joy of Nursing” in care

and relationships .

PIONEER IN NURSING AWARD was developed to recognize the nurse who has contributed to the profession or to history by being the first so that others may follow . This award recognizes a nurse who exemplifies the spirit that motivates other nurses to follow on a path less traveled .

Pioneer in Nursing Award Criteria (must meet all criteria):

• The nominee must be an SDNA member .• The nominee must have helped guide the course of

nursing in South Dakota .• The nominee must have contributed talents to the

profession by being the “first,” whether that is within practice, education, program development, administration, government, community activities, or any other first .

SDNA HALL OF FAME AWARD recognizes an individual’s lifelong commitment to nursing and that commitment’s impact on the health and/or social history of South Dakota . Up to five nurses may be inducted each biennial year into the SDNA Hall of Fame .

Hall of Fame Award Criteria (must meet all criteria):• The nominee(s) must have demonstrated leadership

that affected the health and/or social history of South Dakota through sustained, lifelong contributions in or to nursing practice, education, administration, research, economics, or literature .

• The nominee(s) must have worked in or represented South Dakota .

• Achievements of the nominee(s) have enduring value to nursing beyond the nominee’s lifetime .

(Note: Nominees for the Hall of Fame Award may be living or deceased.)

THE NURSE EDUCATOR AWARD acknowledges a Registered Nurse who serves as a faculty member at one of the South Dakota nursing programs . The recipient is recognized by peers to be exemplary in the areas of teaching effectiveness and facilitating learning for students in nursing . This nurse also participates actively in professional nursing activities as well as, the community in which he or she lives, demonstrates leadership skills, has a strong ability to work with others, and is seen as a mentor for future nurse educators . The Nurse Educator Award is awarded jointly by SDNA and NEDDS (Nursing Education Deans and Directors) . A letter of support by the dean/chair of the nominee’s school is recommended . 

Nurse Educator Award Criteria (must criteria as noted below):

• The nominee must be an SDNA member• The nominee must demonstrate teaching effectiveness

through one or more of these criteria:◊ application of nursing knowledge that facilitates

students’ learning to the highest level     ◊ use of creative teaching strategies in class room

presentations◊ mentorship of new nursing faculty to the role of

teaching• If the nominee has a regular clinical supervision

assignment, the nominee must demonstrate effective supervision strategies in the clinical setting to facilitate students’ application of theoretical knowledge to patient care

• The nominee must participate in service activities through one or more of these criteria:

◊ assumption of a leadership role in the nursing program

◊ participation in committee work at the university or college level

◊ service as a student organization advisor such as the South Dakota Student Nurses Association

◊ initiation of efforts that enhance the success of nursing graduates

◊ service in a leadership position in SDNA

• The nominee must have a sustained record of scholarship in the art of teaching, research, or contribution to improved health in the community through one or more of these criteria:

◊ recognition by peers for their scholarship of teaching

◊ dissemination of scholarship through presentations, publications, or as a consultant

◊ initiation of a unique project that enhanced the health of the community

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SDNA 2016 Awards Nomination FormNomination for:(Please CirCle One)

District Nurse of the Year AwardRookie of the Year Award

Distinguished Service AwardNursing Practice Award

Joy of Nursing AwardPioneer in Nursing AwardSDNA Hall of Fame AwardThe Nurse Educator Award

Nominee:Name: Address: E-mail: Telephone: Employer: Employer Address: Nominator:Name: Address: E-mail: Telephone: Employer: Other Contact Information:

Please submit complete nomination form to the SDNA Office, PO Box 1015, Pierre, SD 57501 by August 1, 2016 . Nominators must provide narrative statements describing the nominee’s compliance with established criteria for the award as explicitly and concisely as possible .

The Awards Committee shall consider all nominations and inform the SDNA Board of Directors of the award recipients . Award recipients will be invited to attend the SDNA Convention for presentation of awards . If an award recipient cannot be present, the presentation will be made in absentia .

Julie Dangel MSN, RNPAC Chair

Our balance for PAC is $1772 .25 after fundraising this year . The goal was to raise the PAC account to $1500 and from your generous donations that goal was achieved . Now as we go into 2016 election year we will have sufficient funds to support those who are sensitive to nursing issues .

I know that fundraising is not everyone’s cup of tea . I looked up fundraising on the internet and the general theme is the organization or charity that one is fundraising for is particularly close to the heart of those fundraising . I think that speaks to SDNA PAC . What nurse does not want what is best for those we care for? Much of SDNA’s work is legislative with laws that can and do affect our nursing practice, that is where the PAC and GRC come in to educate and support legislators . Our goal is to have the legislators take notice of the issues that are close to nursing . Even if fundraising is not your cup of tea, we will still have our coffee sales and other forms of fundraising to keep our voices heard .

Again thank you all for contributing to PAC . We are a voice to be heard .

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The South Dakota Nurses Association (SDNA) is looking for RN leaders who want to be a mentor, an advocate, and actively involved in shaping the future of the nursing profession.

All candidates for office must submit a “Consent to Serve” form and a photo by July 1st, 2016 to the SDNA Office. To obtain a “Consent to Serve” form or to learn more about each of the leadership positions please visit the SDNA Website at at www .sdnurses .org or contact the SDNA Office at contactus@sdnurses .org or (605) 945-4265 .

The Nominations Committee is seeking interested SDNA members who wish to serve in leadership roles . 

•Secretary •Government Relations Committee Chair•One (1) Continuing Education Committee Member•Three (3) Nominations Committee Members •One (1) ANA Membership Assembly Delegate

Duties of the Secretarya . Record the minutes for and ensure the maintenance

of records for the annual meeting and other meetings of the Board . A summary of the minutes will be available to the Membership;

b . Conduct the general correspondence of the Board;c . Ensure meeting notice in accordance with these

Bylaws;d . Ensure delivery of notice of election and appointment

to SDNA Members and ANA;

e . Ensure delivery of Articles of Incorporation and of Bylaws to ANA;

f . Ensure preservation of all SDNA papers, letters, and transactions;

g . Ensure safekeeping of the corporate seal;h . Ensure the maintenance of accurate records of the

Membership .

Duties of the Chair of the Government Relations Committee

a . Preside over meetings of the Government Relations Committee;

b . Monitor state and federal legislative and public policy events, situations, and trends;

c . Undertake activities designed to achieve SDNA’s policy agenda;

d . Report the status of events, plans, and activities of the Government Relations Committee to the Membership, the Board, and the Executive Committee;

e . Coordinate an annual Nurses Day at the Legislature;f . Coordinate and maintain a state legislative response

network .

Continuing Nursing Education Committeea . Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate continuing

education activities for SDNA;b . Develop and implement a marketing plan for CNE-

NET accreditation to South Dakota organizations and facilities;

c . Select two Members to serve on the North Dakota CNE-NET Committee . Each Member will serve a two-year term;

d . Assure that the ANCC Commission on Accreditation standards and guidelines are utilized in planning continuing education activities for nurses;

e . Serve as a resource for Districts, Councils, and others on CNE activities and issues .

g . This Committee shall be composed of four Members . Three Members will be elected by the ballot for two-year terms, with two members being elected in odd years, and one member being elected in even years .

One Member who actively practices in academia and/or continuing education will be Board-appointed to Chair the Committee for a three-year term .

Nominations Committee a . The Nominations Committee shall be composed

of five members, all of whom are elected by the members-at-large to two year terms in accordance with Article XI;

b . Two members will be elected in odd years and three will be elected in even years;

c . The individual receiving the highest number of votes in that election cohort will serve as chair during the second year of their term;

h . Members of the Nominations Committee shall not be eligible to run for election as a Member of the Board, as a District President or CITF Chair, nor as a Delegate to ANA meetings, nor for election to the Government Relations Committee .

ANA Membership Assembly Delegate a . 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 to the ANA Membership Assembly . The SDNA Vice President, by virtue of his or her election to office, shall serve as the Alternate Delegate to the ANA Membership Assembly . If both the President and Vice President are unable to attend the Membership Assembly, the Delegate shall be a member of the Board appointed by the Board .

c . The remaining Delegate to the Membership Assembly shall be elected at large . The candidate for Delegate to the ANA Membership Assembly with the next highest number of votes shall be declared elected as Alternate Delegate . Vacancies in the Alternate Delegate positions may be filled by action of the Board .

SDNA Leadership Opportunities

CONSENT TO SERVE BIOGRAPHICAL DATASouth Dakota Nurses Association

Nominee for the Office of:

Name:

Address: City: Zip:

Tel: home: work: fax:

e-mail:

School/College of Nursing:

Additional Professional Education:

Area of Practice:

Present Position and Place of Employment:

Professional Organization Activities at District (Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the past five years, including Student Association office:

Current SDNA Member District: (Number or City)

Signature Date

Please attach a signed statement of your personal position regarding current nursing and SDNA issues. Limit your statement to a maximum of three sentences.

Send (1) this form, (2) your statement, and (3) a PHOTOGRAPH of yourself by July 1, 2016 to SDNA, PO Box 1015, Pierre, SD 57501.

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Welcome New Members

SDNF DonorsA special “Thank you!” to the following individuals who

have donated to the South Dakota Nurses Foundation since January 1, 2016 . The great support is appreciated!

Mary V . PiperTimothy & Beverly

JorgensonJudith NiklasonKathy JorgensenDr . Kay Foland

Randy & Adele JacobsonMike & Julia Dangel

Janet LordArdelle Kleinsasser

Gary & Mary BrendtroDennis & Sherry Smith

Donald & Linda Erlenbusch

Cynthia ElversonLinda Herrick

Marlin & Joyce FjellandJohn Jacoway & Linda

KropenskeMary Ingram

Gary & Audrey StevensKathryn Vigen

Ellann K . PetersenDoris Heine

SDNA 2016 Calendar of EventsIf 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 contactus@sdnurses .org .

June2016 ANA Membership

AssemblyJune 24-25

JulySDNA Consent to Serve

Forms Due July 1

Independence DayJuly 4

SD Nurse Article Submission Deadline –

September IssueJuly 18

AugustAwards Nominations Due

August 1

SDNA BOD MeetingAugust 22SeptemberLabor Day

September 5

OctoberDeadline for 2016 SDNF Scholarship Applications

October 1

SDNA Board of Directors Meeting

October 2

SDNA Annual ConventionOctober 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

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