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Update from the Colorado State Board of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32nd Annual Membership Assembly . . . . . . . 4Our Readers Speak: Improving Access to Healthcare: Utilizing Nurses to Their Fullest Potential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5American Nurses Association . . . . . . . . . . 6, 8District & Committee Reports . . . . . . . . . 9-11
2014 Nightingale Luminary Awards . . 12-13In Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Colorado Nurses Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Friends of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Peer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Nurses in the News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Seeking Nurse Mentors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Call for Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Volume 114 • No. 3 August 2014
The Official Publication of the Colorado Nurses AssociationQuarterly circulation approximately 72,000 to all RNs, LPNs, and Student Nurses in Colorado
Colorado Nurses Association President...
Executive Director’s Column
Mary Ciambelli
Mary Ciambelli
This column is being written on a peaceful Colorado summer day in the mountains . The sky is a soft, clear blue without a hint of a cloud yet this morning . I am looking out on hillside with more shades of green than I can count, but at the top of the hill there are still snow fields despite the fact that it is already July . After living in Colorado for 40 years, the beauty of the surroundings whether I am in the mountains or enjoying the expansive beauty of the plains still takes my breath away . I am thankful every day for choosing to become a Colorado resident and for the opportunity to live, work and raise my family in this amazing environment .
As the current president of the Colorado Nurses Association, I am asking you today to make a choice as well . I am asking you to choose to become a member of our professional nursing association . The Colorado Nurses Association was established in 1904 which means that this year we are celebrating our 110th anniversary! Our parent association, the American Nurses Association, was established in 1896 and continues to thrive today . All registered nurses including advanced practice registered nurses licensed in Colorado are eligible to apply to both the Colorado Nurses Association and the American Nurses Association . Membership dues can be paid for on a monthly basis by electronic withdrawal from checking accounts or can be paid once a year in a lump sum . Assuming you do not qualify for any discounts, the monthly amount to join both the largest state and national professional nursing associations is still less than a dollar a day .
What is a professional association and what are the advantages to join? Professional associations are not for profit organizations that bring together individuals who share the same occupation or profession . The work of membership associations is financially supported by dues revenue and non-dues revenue and physically supported by the work of volunteers . The association pays for staff (including our executive director Colleen Casper RN, DNP and our professional lobbyist Nolbert Chavez) to represent us at state wide policy forums when nursing issues are being discussed . Volunteers also participate in state wide policy discussions, work on task forces and committees and at the local or district level . In addition to
Strength by Association
President continued on page 5
Colleen Casper, RN, MS, DNP August 2014
“You cannot care for your patients if you do not care for your profession” ~ Dr. Timothy Porter O’Grady
Members are speaking and we are listening. We are excited to hear that a greater connection with the central Colorado Nurses Association (CNA) office is wanted . CNA is eager to meet that request and we want to continue to hear from you as to how that works for you, your district and your region . District presidents are busy working with their board of directors and keeping the flames burning at the local level . The CNA office staff is interested in contributing to that in whatever ways work for all of you . Call or email your specific interests . There is also a membership feedback option available on the www .Coloradonurses .com web site, under Membership, Member Feedback .
Current district meetings scheduled:September 13, 2014 District 4 and 6
The 2nd Annual Fall Membership Assembly planning committee is in the final stages of work and we are confident you will find something of interest and do hope that you plan to join us . The continuing education event will be held Friday, October 24, 2014 afternoon and the morning of Saturday, October 25, 2014 . The CNA Membership Assembly meeting will be held Saturday afternoon .
We are excited to be showing The American Nurse Documentary film Friday afternoon, followed by a Colorado Nurses Association members’ President’s reception . CNA is partnering with the Colorado Student Nurse AssociationThe film will be part of the continuing education presentation . To join the reception, you may do so by joining ANA/CNA .
American Nurses Association held their 2nd annual membership assembly June 14, 2014 and June 15, 2014 . Please check the Colorado Nurses Association Facebook (Colorado Nurses Association) page for ANA video and photo releases from the assembly .Highlights of the meeting include: Election of ANA Officers as follows:
• PamelaCipriano,PhD,RN,NEA-BC,FAANasPresident;• ElectionofCindyBalkstra,MS,RN,ACNS-BCasVicePresident;• ElectionofPatriciaTravis,PhD,RN,CCRPasSecretary;• Election of Gingy Harshey-Meade, MSN, RN, CAE, NEA-BC as
Treasurer;and,• JesseKennedy,RNasDirector-at-LargeRecentGraduate.
Executive Director continued on page 2
Page 2 • Colorado Nurse August, September, October 2014
Colorado Nurse Official
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Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement or approval by the Colorado Nurses Association of products advertised, the advertisers, or the claims made . Rejection of an advertisement does not imply a product offered for advertising is without merit, or that the manufacturer lacks integrity, or that this association disapproves of the product or its use . CNA and the Arthur L . Davis Publishing Agency, Inc . shall not be held liable for any consequences resulting from purchase or use of an advertiser’s product . Articles appearing in thispublicationexpress theopinionsof theauthors; theydonotnecessarily reflect views of the staff, board, or membership of CNA or those of the national or local associations .
Colorado Nurses Association wants to hear from you and welcomes letter to the editors . Correspondence may be sent to Colorado Nurses Association,2170SouthParkerRd,Ste145,Denver,CO80231;email,info@coloradonurses .org .
Material is copyrighted 2014 by the Colorado Nurses Association and may not be reprinted without written permission from CNA .
Co-Editors: Eve Hoygaard, MS, RN, WHNP (30) M . Colleen Casper, RN, MS, DNP (16)
Executive Director: Colleen Casper, RN, MS, DNP
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPresident/ANA Membership Vice-PresidentRepresentative Eve Hoygaard (30)Mary M. Ciambelli (31) [email protected]@msn.com
Secretary TreasurerNanette Morgan (16) Paula Stearns (09)[email protected] [email protected]
DIRECTORS
DNA PRESIDENTSDNA #2: VACANT
DNA #3: Justine Sherman Anne Zobec jmlsherman@gmail .com anne@dzobec .com
DNA #4: Lori Rae Hamilton, Model, CO Lorirae .hamilton@trinidadstate .edu
DNA #5: KristyReuss,GrandJunction,CO kreuss@coloradomesa .edu
DNA #6: Charlotte LeDonne, Alamosa, CO charlotte@slvahec .org
DNA #7: Terry Schumaker, Mancos, CO terry .schumaker@ucdenver .edu
DNA #8: Stacie Seaman, Windsor, CO stacie@seamanfamily .org
DNA #9: JanieArndt,FortCollins,CO;janiearndt@comcast .net
DNA #12: Anita Roberts, Broomfield, CO anitaroberts@comcast .net
DNA #16: Nanette Morgan, Denver, CO Nanette .Morgan@HealthONEcares .com
DNA #20: JanetBallantyne,Conifer,CO;venery2nd@gmail .com
DNA #23: Fran Dowling, Thornton, CO francesdowling@comcast .net
DNA #30: KateMartinez,Littleton,CO;kcafemartinez@gmail .com
DNA #31: Ann Terrill-Torres, Denver, CO aterrilltorrez@gmail .com
To contact any person listed above, please use the CNA office numbers/address/email address.
CNA Revised Contact InformationMain Phone: 303-597-0128
EmailAddress: [email protected]
FAX: 303-757-8833
Region I DirectorMarion Thornton (30)[email protected]
Region II DirectorLori Rae Hamilton (04)[email protected]
Region III DirectorDebra Bailey (05)[email protected]
Director-At-LargeLinda Stroup (20)[email protected]
Region I Director/ANA Membership RepresentativeCarol O’Meara (30)[email protected]
Region II DirectorKathryn Carpenter (4)[email protected]
Region III DirectorNora Flucke (7)[email protected]
Director-At-LargeAimee Doman (03)[email protected]
Congratulations and we look forward to getting to know all of these leaders better and to advance the voice of nursing nationwide!
Lobby Day included visits to the offices of Colorado representative staff of Senators Udall and Bennett, and the staff of Congressman Coffman . Our visit was designed to advocate for issues crucial to patient care, specifically,• RNSafeStaffingActof2013(H.R.1821)
• Would require Medicare participatinghospitals to establish unit specific staffing plans utilizing a committee, comprised of at least 55% direct care nurses, and publicly report the staffing plans .
• The Nurse and Healthcare Worker ProtectionAct of 2013 (H .R . 2480)• Designedtodecreasethepotential forinjury
to health care personnel and patients, while reducing work-related health care costs and improving the safer of patient care delivery
• The Home Health Care Planning ImprovementAct (H .R . 2504/S . 1332)• Would allow nurse practitioners, clinical
nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, and physician assistants to order home health services and ! fulfill the face-to-face requirement under Medicare .
The Colorado attendee’s were able to attend the ANA board meeting and heard discussion and passage of a resolution related to interoperability and standardization of . A position statement related to nurse fatigue continues to be reviewed and revised with efforts to strike the balance of employer and individual RN shared risk in creating and sustaining a health work environment .
The ANA membership assembly piloted a “World Café” format for key issues dialogue forums . The ANA Reference Committee, who then made recommendations for consideration by the membership assembly, reviewed the feedback from the dialogue forums . More details will be forthcoming . The forum topics were:
• Scope of Practice – Full Practice Authorityfor All RNs
• Integration of Palliative Care into HealthCare Delivery System
• HighPerformingInter-professionalTeams
Please review the 2013 Annual Report submitted by President Karen Daley, and CEOMarla Weston, available on the CNA Facebook page andwebsite. Preliminary 2014 – 2016ANAEnterprise strategic goals were shared with the key elements including: 1) safe, ethical work environments; 2) advancing quality and safetyof patient care; 3) optimizing nursing practiceto full scope of knowledge, skills and licensure;4) engage, retain and grow membership; and,5) strengthen state and constituent nurses associations . Lots of fun ahead!
Western Multi State Updates ANA Colleen Casper, RN, MS, DNP Executive Director, Colorado Nurses Association
Colorado Nurses Association continues to participate and lend expertise to the consolidation of our individual state based ANCC Accredited Approver Designation to a regional model . The intent is to reduce redundancy in processes and costs, build on best practices, and strengthen both the quality and volume of services offered . Kasey Grohe, MS, RN, CNE, Approval Board &Provider Unit Administrator for Colorado Nurses Association is providing leadership and expertise in this process .
ANA is providing seed money to encourage multi-state collaboration and each individual state is also investing an annual amount to support the work .
Additionally, the Western States MSD is establishing and leveraging contracts to support virtual meeting and webinar technology . We are active and eager to see what kind of economies of scale and membership reach we can have with these services .
We would like to announce the new and continuing members of the Colorado Nurses Association Approval Board . We are grateful for your work in assuring quality continuing education in Colorado and surrounding states .
* KaseyGrohe,MS,RN,CNE Colorado Nurses Association Approval Board & Provider Unit Administrator* Jody DeStigter, MS, RN-BC
Education Nurse Specialist Clinical Education Department UCH North* Ann Froese-Fretz, MS, RN, CNS, CPNP-PC
Program Director Continuing Nursing Education Office of Lifelong Learning University of Colorado Anschutz Medical
Campus | College of Nursing* Deb Craven BSN, RN, CEN Clinical Nurse Educator, Denver
Health & Hospitals* Teresa P . Taylor, MSN, BSN, NE-BC Director, Professional Development Resources Memorial Hospital, part of
University of Colorado Health* Rachael A . Philman, MS, BSN, RN Manager Professional Development
& Quality for Nursing KaiserPermanenteColorado◆
Executive Director continued from page 1
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Update from the
Last year the Colorado Legislature passed a new law that requires mandatory reporting by certain professionals who suspect or observe abuse, neglect or exploitation of individuals age 70 or older . The legislature relied upon research that shows Colorado’s population of persons aged 70 years or older is expected to increase by twenty-eight percent by 2017, and by one hundred forty-two percent by 2032 .
On July 1, 2014, this new elder abuse reporting law takes effect . For you lawyer-types, a copy of the law may be found at section 18-6 .5-108, of the Colorado Revised Statutes, and includes definitions of “exploitation” and “abuse .” Abuse under this particular statute includes self-abuse by an at-risk elder .
The new law identifies the professional occupations that are mandatorily required to report to law enforcement if there is “reasonable cause to believe that an at-risk elder has been abused or exploited or is at imminent risk of abuse or exploitation .” The “mandatory reporters” include “registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse practitioners;” “hospital and long-term carefacility personnel engaged in the admission, care, or treatment of patients;” andmanyothers.”Underthis new law a mandatory reporter “shall report such fact to a law enforcement agency not more than twenty-four hours after making the observation or discovery .” There are legal penalties for a failure to report, and the statute strongly encourages the reporting by others who observe or suspect abuse or exploitation, but who are not required to mandatorily report .
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), Adult Protective Services (APS) offers a free on-line training program available for mandatory reporters and for others to learn about who, what,
when, where, and how to report suspected abuse or exploitation of at risk elders . This training takes approximately 40 minutes and those who complete are able to print out a verification of training . For this training and more information about the mandatory reporting requirement please go to: http://www .colorado .gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-VetDis/CBON/1251595441987 from the state’s Adult Protective Services, Mandatory Reporting page .
As for the State Board of Nursing there are two exciting opportunities to serve for a licensed professional nurse who is currently in Home Health Care, and for an appointee representing the Public . This stimulating and enlightening Board service requires about 8 hours of “homework” in preparation each month and a commitment to regularly attend the monthly scheduled Board meetings . You will find such public service both personally and professionally rewarding .
Qualified applicants are heartily encouraged to apply through the Governor’s Boards andCommissions electronic application website at : ht tp://w w w .colorado .gov/cs/Satel l ite/GovHickenlooper/CBON/1249674847715
In addition, there are three vacancies on the Nurse Aide Advisory Committee (NAAC) . Interested individuals for the public member, CNA, or professional/practical nurse position (representing Home Health Care) may access the NAAC application on the Board of Nursing’s homepage below .
Board of Nursing WebsitePlease be sure to check the Board of Nursing
webpage at www .dora .state .co .us/nursing for the latest information relating to the Board of Nursing, and to your professional license . ◆
Update from Colorado Organization of Nurse
Leaders (CONL)By Patricia L. Givens, DHA, EdM, RN, NEA-BC
and Noreen Bernard, MS, RN, NEA-BC
The healthcare landscape, both nationally and locally, continues to shift as healthcare reform evolves . Nursing leaders are focusing their efforts on the patient experience, quality, cost effective care, care across the continuum in our diverse practice settings and organizations, and above all, demonstrating nursing’s value in healthcare delivery . While our diversity of practice settings, roles, experiences and educational background provides us with a strong foundation for leading change, it is evident that when working at influencing health policy it is imperative that our voices join together to support a common vision . CONL is one organization that provides the opportunity for nursing leaders to come together to learn, share, discuss, debate and impact the healthcare industry through working with healthcare organizations, influencing health policy and practices .
Please consider joining CONL and participating in our annual fall conference . This year’s conference boasts a strong panel of speakers that will guide nurse leaders in the operationalizing of nursing care post affordable care act as well as tools to assist in the management of multiple competing priorities . The conference will be held on September 4-5, 2014, in Estes Park at the Stanley Hotel . In order to register, please visit the CONL website at www .coloradonurseleaders .org and click on the ‘conference’ tab . ◆
Full Time and Adjunct Positions Available
Fortis College Salt Lake City is seeking dynamic full- and part-time nurse educators to prepare the
next generation of nurses. Unencumbered Utah RN license and MSN required.
For immediate consideration call Salva Zinna, nurse recruiter at 410-746-8454 or email
Dean of Nursing at [email protected].
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We are seeking Nursing Instructors to be responsible for delivering academic instruction for clinical and/or theory components of Practical Nursing or Associate’s Degree in Nursing programs. Reporting to the Director of Nursing this position works collaboratively with other faculty to develop instructional materials, modules and testing materials at an appropriate level for the program. We seek candidates with a Master’s Degree in Nursing and a minimum of 4 years varied experience in a clinical setting. Candidates must have a valid Colorado nursing license or be willing to obtain. Previous teaching experience preferred but not necessary. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, demonstrate a sense of urgency and are results oriented.
We offer a variety of solutions to your availability; full-time, part-time, adjunct and seasonal contract!
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2nd Annual Membership Assembly
Colorado Nurses Association invites members and interested nurses to attend the second annual Membership Assembly . The two-day assembly will include a variety of continuing education programs .
Saturday’s keynote is Dr . Marla Weston, PhD, RN, FAAN and CEO of the American Nurses Association (ANA), is a distinguished and visionary leader for nursing, who has dedicated her career to improving the work and public policy environment for nurses and the quality of care for patients . This focus has included leadership in a broad range of roles, including direct patient care in intensive care and medical-surgical units, nurse educator, clinical nurse specialist, director of patient care support, and nurse executive .
Since becoming CEO in 2009, she has initiated programs to make vital nursing data available to scientists to build a compelling picture of nursing’s impact on quality and safety outcomes and to influence national health policy . To ensure a strong national voice for nursing, Dr . Weston has helped forge partnerships among nursing groups and fostered effective working relationships between the Nursing Alliance for Quality Care, the American Academy of Nursing’s Expert Panel on Quality, and other groups working on national initiatives central to nursing, including care coordination, performance measurement, and patient-centered care . She has also successfully advocated for adding nurses on national workgroups, such as the NPP Readmission Action Team and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Innovation Safety Roundtable .
Friday October 24, 201412:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. Registration12:50 p.m. Welcome1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Why Nurses Need to Lead – Opportunities For
Affordable Care with Jeannette Jansson, RN, MSN, BS, NE-BC, CLNC, Chief Nursing Officer, Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Break2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions A) The Importance of APRNs in Colorado with Gail Finley, Vice President, Rural Health and Hospitals, CHA B) Residencies for New Graduate RN and APRN: Policy Brief with Colleen Goode, RN, PhD, FAAN, CNAA3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The American Nurse Documentary | Sponsor The Movie5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. CNA Member Reception
Saturday October 25, 20148:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast | Sponsor This
Breakfast8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Keynote Speaker: American Nurses Association Chief Executive Officer Marla J . Weston, PhD, RN, FAAN .9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Refreshment Break with exhibitors10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Breakout Sessions A) Compassion Fatigue B) Mentoring Is Everyone’s Job11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Colorado Nurses Association Awards Luncheon1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 2nd Annual Membership Assembly Meeting
This year’s meeting will present information on the important changes coming down from ANA . A review of CNA’s proposed bylaws will follow . Members are highly encouraged to attend the Membership Assembly meeting and participate in the critical discussions on the future and structure of Colorado Nurses Association . The Membership Assembly session will include any potential resolutions including the presentation of Association reports . Election results for officers will be announced during the Membership Assembly meeting .
Registration InformationRegistration for this event is available online at www .coloradonurses .org/
assembly . Online registration will be active no later than Aug . 8, 2014 . If you need assistance, email info@coloradonurses .org .
REGISTRATION RATES(*ALL rates will increase after September 15)
Full Conference Friday Only Saturday
Only
Member Registration $155 $75 $105
CNA Join & GoJoin CNA at the state level and attend the conference at a discount!
$250 $175 $205
ANA Join & GoJoin CNA and ANA and attend the conference at a discount!
$465
Non-Member Registration $350 $225 $245
Student Registration $140 $55 $85
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Mail, fax or email completed form to: Colorado Nurses Association, 2170 South Parker Road, Suite 145, Denver, CO 80231, fax (303) 200-7099, email info@coloradonurses .org
REGISTRATION FEES WILL INCREASE ON SEPT. 15, 2014. THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS FRIDAY, OCT. 20, 2014
AccommodationsHotel rooms will be available at the discounted rate of $89 per night . Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-303-0104 . Rooms reservation deadline is October 6, 2014 .
Refund PolicyWritten requests for refunds must be received (or postmarked by Oct . 15, 2014) . These written requests will receive a full refund minus a 25 percent processing fee . No refunds will be made after this date .
The Colorado Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. ◆
Nurses Leading the Way: Practice, Policy and EducationOCTOBER 24 – 25, 2014
Denver Marriott Tech Center4900 S. Syracuse Street, Denver, CO 80237
August, September, October 2014 Colorado Nurse • Page 5
working hard to recruit new members and to retain current members, the association staff is working diligently to increase our non-dues revenue with projects consistent with our mission and strategic plan .
What are the advantages to joining your professional nursing association? Quoting our latest membership flyer, both the American Nursing Association and the Colorado Nursing association empower nurses with resources, programs and standards that help all of us advance our careers and our profession . Benefits include but are not limited to all of the following:
• Supporting the advocacy efforts for bothassociations at the state and national level which protect our practice, improve the quality of care and promote healthy work environments
• Free and discounted continuing educationsmodules and member discounts on national certifications through the American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Financial scholarships for continuingprofessional development in nursing
• Free subscriptions to ANA journals andnewsletters as well as member discounts on ANA publications
• Leadership skill development andnetworking opportunities
When I am out and about speaking on behalf of the association, many nurses tell me they believe they are members of the association because they receive this newspaper on a quarterly basis . As I explain to those nurses, all nurses in Colorado receive the Colorado Nurse which is published by the Arthur L . Davis Publishing Agency and edited by volunteers and staff of the Colorado Nurses Association . I am also pleased to tell you that within the coming months, the Colorado Nurse will have a new look as we transition to a new publishing arrangement in partnership with the Colorado Nurses Foundation . Stay tuned for more details as they are being finalized at this time!
Once you join the association, you also become eligible for member discounts to the annual Colorado Nurses Association Membership Assembly, as well as other events sponsored by the association . Details regarding this year’s Membership Assembly are found elsewhere in this publication and I hope to see many of you at this year’s gathering centered on the theme of “Nurses Leading the Way” on Friday October 24th and Saturday October 25th . I am excited about this upcoming meeting and hope to see another great turnout for this combination continuing education program and business meeting .
As I wrap up this article, I keep coming back to our mission statement – Strong together to advance the profession of nursing and improve health care for all. I know that we are much stronger together than we are as individuals and that we can nurture and grow our profession throughout our beautiful state . For more information about how to join our association, please go to our website www .coloradonurses .org or the ANA website at www .nursingworld .org or call our office at 303 597 0128 . Thank you for all that you do for the people of Colorado . Please consider doing something great for yourself for a change and join your professional association today! ◆
President continued from page 1
by Patricia Abbott, RN, FNP-BC, PhD
The Affordable Health Care Act (ACA) presents the nation, and the nursing profession, with challenges and opportunities . As a profession, nursing is poised to contribute significantly to the success of the ACA . All roles within the profession have the potential to effectuate positive change . Now, more than ever, the nursing profession needs to collectively use all of its resources and value the contribution of all roles within the profession . Such an effort will create a cohesive voice that has the power to improve access to healthcare .
The profession of nursing has its roots in the teachings of Florence Nightingale . In the mid-19th century, Ms . Nightingale pledged to do all she could to maintain and elevate the standard of nursing; Ms. Nightingale would be pleasedto see how far the nursing profession has come . Registered nurses (RN) today not only ensure quality care in the inpatient setting, but also in the outpatient healthcare arena . In inpatient and outpatient settings alike, nurses today advocate for their patients and often serve as care coordinators . This role has become infinitely more important since the ACA opened the door to more extensive healthcare .
Nursing has also evolved to include advanced practice nurses (APN), including nurse practitioners (NPs), over the years . Colorado is primed to highlight the role of APNs as the NP role was born here . When Loretta Ford, RN and Henry Silver, MD conceived of the role in 1965, they developed a health care provider which would improve access to care around the United States . Building upon their nursing education, NPs today focus their studies on physical assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and disease management . Upon completion of their advanced
(Masters-level or Doctorate-level) degrees, NP scan serve as independent providers in several states . There are countless studies suggesting these providers offer safe, quality care in varied medical settings .
All roles within the nursing profession are determined by the scope of practice and standards of practice governed by the Board of Nursing in each state . However, as the profession has evolved, the legislation which determines scope of practice has not kept pace in many states . In Colorado, for instance, there is a legislated barrier regarding transition to practice for NPs . The scope of practice for NPs varies state to state, limiting what these providers can and cannot do . Stymied by legislative barriers, NPs are not able to provide care to their fullest capacity . This roadblock is particularly frustrating given the increased need for primary care providers in an era of expanded healthcare coverage and increased life expectancy . Nurse practitioners are well-educated and prepared to mitigate this projected shortage, but they must be given the opportunity to do so .
Whether one agrees or disagrees with ACA, it is clear we need more providers capable of delivering quality healthcare . The question should never be, “Should the patient see a MD, DO, APN, PA or RN?” The question should be, “How do we use our resources to see more patients and offer them better care?” It is imperative that nursing professionals across the board use their collective voice and advocate for all nurses to work to the fullest potential of their scope of practice .
This is the time, and Colorado is the ideal place, to model a cohesive nursing profession which collaborates with all facets of the profession to improve access to quality healthcare .
To share your thoughts with The Colorado Nurse readers, please submit to Colleen@ColoradoNurses .org . ◆
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American Nurses Association
2013 NDNQI Awardfor Outstanding Nursing Quality®
The NDNQI Award for Outstanding Nursing Quality® is a recognition program by the American Nurses Association that acknowledges NDNQI®-participating hospitals for achieving overall excellence in nursing-sensitive quality measures. This award is based on a variety of measures including RN satisfaction, patient outcomes and nurse staffing.
Craig Hospital in Englewood, CO, has been here before. This is the second year in a row and the third time it has won the NDNQI Award for rehabilitation hospitals.
“We have gotten very used to using NDNQI data,” says Diane Reinhard, MBA, MSCIS, BSN, RN, NE-BC, CRRN, Vice President of Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer .
“We post data monthly on inpatient and outpatient units . We discuss them at unit participation and the board level to give the level of quality we’re at in the organization . We rely heavily on them . We post them . We actually print them out and post them .”
Craig’s performance is reflected in what Reinhard believes: “It’s really not enough to achieve a benchmark . It’s as important for us to sustain that . Receiving this quality award for this third time proves to ourselves that we’re finally getting there . This additional award means a lot for us .”
Investing in TrainingOver the past two years, Reinhard says she was
able to use NDNQI data to improve incidents of pressure ulcers . “We noticed from the data that it’s not specific, so within the last two years, we decided we would promote people from within and pay for them to go offsite for two months to get WOC [Wound Ostomy and Continence] training .”
Itwasabiginvestment–threenurseswere,asReinhard says, “uprooted from their families” to study for six to eight weeks . “We paid for their expenses and time; we were that vested andneeded them to be a solution .” The hospital had tried part-time consultants and experts in the
Diane ReinhardMBA, MSCIS, BSN, RN, NE-BC, CRRN Vice President of Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer
past, but Reinhard says they didn’t fit with the culture .
The three nurses came back with evidence-based information and proven strategies to overhaul the hospital’s policies and procedures . Reinhard knew after the staff went through this extensive training, there would probably be an uptick in pressure ulcer numbers because of better awareness and reporting . “But for two quarters now, we have been able to sustain being below the Magnet® benchmark . We used the data to guide the decision to create a new program to promote from within .”
The challenge, Reinhard says, was being able to articulate it in a way that non-nursing officials could buy into it . “You can sell it to the CEO and VP of Finance because they’re going to understand that they’re the bottom dollar . One surgery from a hospital-acquired pressure ulcer is more than the cost of an FTE .”
Justifying More HoursReinhard also used NDNQI data to justify
increasing hours for a skin specialist to 1 .6 from 1 FTE . Some units were always below benchmark, while others weren’t when it came to pressure ulcers . The WOC nurses came up with a consistent plan for care, which Reinhard says was helpful . Because of the increase in hours, “we now have a nurse whose sole job is to monitor and work with nurses on treatment, six days a week .”
She acknowledges it can be difficult, “when all hospitals are trying to be lean and mean and efficient,” to go and make the case for more hours . “But data are data, and we can’t say it’s not real or accurate,” she says . “It made for a strong case, for why we needed to do it . It’s been strategic and based on outcomes and it’s been a great move for us .”
The last prevalence survey mean was 1 .22 out of 85patientsatCraigwhohadfullskinassessments;“we had one patient in house that we believe had an ulcer that was hospital-acquired,” Reinhard said .
The hospital isn’t focusing just on ulcers, though . “Because we’re seeing the results we want, the next area of focus is on falls,” Reinhard says . Since the hospital specializes in traumatic brain injuries, patients sometimes have poor judgment or may be impulsive, and someone who is paralyzed or has a spasm may slip out of a chair .
“We have seen an uptick in non-injury falls,” Reinhard says . “We are starting to focus on that, and after the first of the year, we will bring together a whole group of clinicians to address strategies .”
Taken together, Reinhard says it is all part of what makes Craig exceptional . “We strongly believe that a highly reliable organization is preoccupied with quality . We use this data a lot and take it seriously . We’re the first to admit that we have a good program, but the good can always get better .” ◆
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American Nurses Association
SILVER SPRING, MD – The American NursesAssociation (ANA) has announced the recipients of its 2014 National Awards, including five registered nurses who will be inducted into ANA’s Hall of Fame and five registered nurses who will receive Honorary Awards .
A National Awards ceremony and reception will be held on Thursday, June 12, to honor the recipients at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D .C ., prior to the 2014 ANA Membership Assembly .
ANA Hall of Fame AwardANA established the nursing Hall of Fame in
1976, inducting 15 charter members . Since then, 94 nurses have been inducted, including the five this year . The ANA Hall of Fame award recognizes a lifelong commitment to nursing and the nurses’ impact on the health and/or social history of the United States .
ANA is honored to announce the 2014 Hall of Fame inductees:
• Barbara Thoman Curtis, RN Florida Nurses Association• Robert V. Piemonte, EdD, RN, CAE, FAAN ANA-New York• Jessie M. Scott, DSc, RN, FAAN, RADM
(1915-2009)• Pearl McIver, MS, RN (1893-1976)• Mary Ellen Patton, RN Ohio Nurses Association
Honorary AwardsThe Honorary Awards recipients were
nominated by constituent and state nurses associations or ANA’s organizational affiliates, and selected by ANA awards subcommittees .
The five highly accomplished registered nurse leaders will be honored for their outstanding service to the profession in categories ranging from public health to patient advocacy to legislative successes .
The award recipients and organizations that nominated them are:
Michael L. Evans, PhD, RN, NEA-BC,FACHE, FAANTexas Nurses AssociationLuther Christman Award recognizes the contributions that an individual man in nursing has made to the profession of nursing .
Barbara Zittel, PhD, RNANA-New YorkBarbara Thoman Curtis Award recognizes significant contributions to nursing practice and health policy through political and legislative activity .
Vernell P. DeWitty, PhD, RN, MBA, MSNMaryland Nurses AssociationMary Mahoney Award recognizes significant contributions to advancing equal opportunities in nursing for members of minority groups .
Cheryl A. Krause-Parello, PhD, RNNew Jersey State Nurses AssociationJessie M. Scott Award recognizes the demonstration of interdependent relationships among nursing education, practice and research .
Rebecca M. Patton, MSN, RN, CNOR, FAANOhio Nurses AssociationDistinguished Membership Award recognizes outstanding leadership and participation in, and contributions to the purposes of ANA .
ANA is the only full-service professional organization representing the interests of the nation’s 3.1 million registered nurses through its constituent and state nurses associations and its organizational affiliates. ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the rights of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public. ◆
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District & Committee ReportsDistrict 4
District 4 elected a vice president and secretary at the last meeting in La Junta, CO . The new vice president will be Denise Root and the secretary will be Donna Wofford . We would like to thank them for the time and look forward to a very productive year . The executive committee will be meeting soon to plan the meetings for the following year . The combo meeting for District 4 and District 6 in Walsenburg will be September 13th . The rest of the meetings will be reported in the next Colorado Nurse .
DNA-5/Western Slope-Grand Junction
Please contact DNA 5 President KristyReuss, PhD, RN (kreuss@coloradomesa .edu) for information about upcoming meetings and events .
DNA-7 Four Corners Area
Our DNA-7 continues to celebrate a number of accomplishments! Our communities of nurses- members are on the move and we celebrate these accomplishments! CNA member Debbie Meyers is pictured at the ribbon cutting of the 5th anniversary and new location of the nurse led primary care clinic “Sonas” in La Plata County. Durango leads the way meeting community healthcare needs with a number of nurse led clinics including: Southwest Women’s health and the Ignacio clinic, to mention only a few . Congratulations Debbie! Terry Schumaker, DNA-7 president received her doctorate of nursing practice from the University of Colorado at Denver on May 23 rd . Her doctoral focus is fall detection and management in rural home hospice in Montezuma County . Member Nora Fluke has been selected to manage an AHEC grant in our area which will provide funding for expansion of nurse navigation in primary care . This effort will help to place nurses on the forefront of primary care clinics and programs in several counties in our region . Our new graduates in the area are on the move too! Recent SWCC graduate Lara Greenmyer is one of our new grad members on the move in our community in the arena of home care! In addition, we welcomed over twenty new graduating nurses from our local community College who received their associate degrees . Congratulations graduates! We look forward to welcoming you and supporting you in our community .
Our strategic plan continues to unfold in our region with several activities underway . In addition to our regular meetings, On June 7th, the district hosted a roundtable and educational event in Montezuma County . This event was jointly sponsored by the Life Quality Institute, the South West Area Health Education Center
and District 7 of the Colorado Nurses association. The topics addressed included: pain management in advanced disease and meeting the end of life needs comprehensively in our region from a nursing perspective. Our district 7 is also working to bring technology to the forefront by providing a bridge to remote access to our nurses meetings and ongoing development of our DNA-7 website .
Plans are underway for fall . Our meetings are the second Tuesday of even months . We are on summer vacation and will resume meeting on October 14th . We will offer remote meeting access and an exciting new format for our meetings this fall . Did you know you can receive free
continuing education credit for volunteering with us? It’s true, over half of your recertification CEU’s can be obtained for some ANCC certifications (37 .5 hrs, category 6 and 5) when you participate in efforts or as an officer role in DNA-7? Other nursing associations are available but, we are your only local association with local members and local support in the rural four corners region . All nurses are welcome! For more information or details contact Terry Schumaker, RN, DNP, APRN-BC: 970-769-0286 or @ terrysschu@gmail .com . Have a great summer everyone!
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District & Committee Reports
DNA #7 member Debbie Meyers, APRN (front row 2nd on the left) at the Ribbon Cutting for Sonas Integrated Medical Center’s new location. Sonas IMC, Inc, celebrating its 5th anniversary, is owned by Renae Blanton, APRN (front left) pictured with staff including Millie Stacy, RN (back row second from left) and members of Chamber of Commerce (white jackets).
May 23rd 2014: Terry Schumaker at graduation. Far left, Dr. Vicki Erickson, PhD, University of Colorado at Denver MS-DNP program coordinator. Center, Terry Schumaker receiving her DNP hood. Right and behind is Dr. Ernestine-Kotthoff-Burrell, PhD, student advisor and selected hooder.
DNA 8 Greeley/Northeastern Colorado
Please contact Stacie Seaman, DNA President (stacie@seamanfamily .org) for information regarding fall meeting plans .
DNA 9 NEWS
DNA 9 members voted to give financial support to victims of last fall’s floods. Jane Koeckeritzbrought one family in particular to our attention .
In August, we will be celebrating our history by honoring northern Colorado nurses who have had significant impact on nursing over the years, and are now retired . A brunch will be held at the KoeckeritzhomeonAugust27that10AM.
President Janie Arndt will be setting up a business meeting for fall . Notification will go out to members after the brunch .
Congratulations from all the DNA 9 members to Carol O’Meara, recipient of the 2014 President’s Award at ANA’s Assembly meeting in June !
VickiCarroll–Secretary
News from District 12
KudostoCurtisStringeratBoulderCommunityHospital for being recognized as a nurse that goes above and beyond . Curtis is an active member of District 12 and a nurse leader . At Boulder Community Hospital, as a physician trainer, Curtis is instrumental in helping coordinate IT updates that are critical for operations .
Hurray-we have our Facebook page up and running thanks to Anja Bagheera . We are in the process of sending out this invite for members to “like us” in DNA 12 . This will enable us to have photos and more timely information posted .
This summer, we have had a focus on fun related events in the Boulder area . Recently we hiked in Chautauqua Park . Our next hike will be Saturday August 23rd . Meet at 9 am at Eldorado Canyon State Park at the main parking lot just past the Ranger station . Please call or text Anita Roberts 720-308-2433 if you would like to join us .
There is a community outreach project that focused on the underserved in Broomfield County . They are providing healthcare screenings during a weekly Farmers Market on Tuesdays from 4-7pm at Holy Comforter church . For more information, you can contact Jody Owen at jdco994@comcast .net
Come join us as we meet to make plans for the S t a t e c o nv e n t io n and for the FALL on Saturday Sept . 13th at 9am at Starbucks in Broomfield on 287 and Miramonte .
If you have news from your area of employment or would like to promote a health related event that is located in our district, please let Anita Roberts know at anitaroberts@comcast .net or 720-308-2433 .
June hike at Chautauqua-DNA 12
DNA 16
DNA 16 has been enjoying the summer after our walk to support Brain Tumor Research in April and the Nurses Night Rockies game in May . Our treasurer CJ Cullinan hosted a very successful fundraiser in June for Nurses for Political Action in Colorado . Congratulations CJ!
Our fall will begin with a Meeting, Potluck and PoolPartyattheclubhouseofMaryKershner.
Tuesday, August 26, 20146:00PM–?Bring a potluck dish to share RSVP requested, but drop ins welcome! MARY KERSHNER #303-758-4857 or tllskr@
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Sept. 16, 2014 meeting and education at CNA Headquarters starting at 6 pm with a light meal and networking .
Colorado Nurses Association2170 South Parker Road, Suite 145Denver, CO 80231 Presentation on Compassion Fatigue with Regie
Thompson, RN, MA, at 6:30 Approved for 1 CE Contact Nanette .Morgan@HealthONEcares .com
for information
We welcome new (or returning) board members Mary Lambert along with Andrea LeClaire . We are happy to announce we retained Nan Morgan (president), Joan Engler (Secretary) and Chris McDermott (member at large) . Rebecca Sposato will remain as an alternate to the board for any unexpected vacancy .
We look forward with the membership assembly in October and to sorting medical
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supplies at Project Cure on November 18th . Finally our annual Holiday party with donation collection for a local woman’s shelter in December . Along the way, we will be planning the 2015 Annual Legislative Dinner .
See our website at DNA16@coloradonurses .org
DNA 20 – West Metro Area
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In May, members closed out 2013-14 activities with a potluck at Susan Moyer’s house . New Board and Committee members for 2014-15 were welcomed . Re-elected officers are President, Janet Ballantyne; Treasurer, Linda Stroup; andBoardMember at Large,KathyCrisler. Elected tothe Nominating Committee were Irene Drabek, Beth Moxley, Barbara Pedersen, Allison Windes, and KathyWood. Continuing in office are: Vice-President,JeanRother;Secretary,OliviaMartinez;Board Members At Large, Kathy Butler, NormaTubman, and Kiska May. A summer project forthe Board was to revise the DNA’s By-Laws to make them compliant with ANA’s and CNA’s new organizational structure . The District kicked off its 2014-15 year with a Bar BQ and Board Meeting inAugustat JanetBallantyne’shome.KayMiller,CNO, St . Anthony Hospital, will be our speaker for our September District Meeting to be held at St . Anthony Hospital Lakewood .
Congratulations to Linda Stroup who was appointed to fill the vacant CNA Board of Directors At Large position and to DNA 20 member Douglas Warnecke who was a Nightingale Award recipient. Kiska May, Kathy Crisler andIrene Drabek attended the Women Warrior: A Vision of Valor event in May and had the opportunity to share the DNA 20 newsletter with Congressmen Ed Perlmutter’s staff to show them how DNA 20 area encompasses his district and to share that many CNA nurses are veterans . Staff very much appreciated the information and it was an opportunity to prompt CNA . Also representing DNA 20 on a more global scale was Susan Moyer who participated in a Project Cure trip in Ecuador .
For more information on DNA 20 meetings, locations and speakers, contact DNA 20 President Janet Ballantyne at 303-838-1240 or venery2nd@gmail .com .
DNA 23 North Metro Area
DNA 23 does not meet during the summer . For information about the September meeting plans, contact DNA-23 President Fran Dowling (francesdowling@comcast .net) or Vice President Cathy O'Grady Melvin (cathyogrady13@gmail .com) .
DNA 30 Colorado Society of Advanced Practice Nurses
(CSAPN)
Elections held in April for the year May 2014-15.KristaEsteswaselectedasPresidentElectandSusan Stephani was elected as Treasurer. KateMartinez is now President and Eve Hoygaard is Secretary.KellyMowreyisnowthePast-President.
DNA-30 members continue involvement in Community Service Projects including Project Cure and the Adopt-A-Highway program . New details on the Healthy Nurse Program will be announced in the fall . . . visit the website for details!
Many DNA-30 members are actively involved in the CNA Government Affairs & PublicPolicy Committee . Input has been provided to NPATCH for consideration as they develop their recommendations to DORA regarding the 3600 Hours requirement for prescriptive authority issue . This is important for all APN’s . Membership in CNA/DNA-30 is encouraged for all APNs as every member counts . For membership information and for information on what DNA-30 is doing for APN’s, please visit our website (csapn .enpnetwork .com) or the CNA website (coloradonurses .org) .
Leadership is important in professional nursing . DNA-30 is offering a scholarship to one of our members to attend the September 19-20,2014 Advanced Leadership Summit Conference in Aurora .
Educational support includes a scholarship administered by the Colorado Nurses Foundation . For details, visit coloradonursesfoundation .com . Our website includes more information on additional educational support options .
DNA-30 monthly dinner meetings are held on
District & Committee Reportsthe first Wednesday of each month . For details, check the website . We also have a Facebook page .
Eve Hoygaard, MS .RN, WHNPDNA-30 Secretary
DNA 31 Colorado Society of Clinical Specialists in Psychiatric
Nursing (CSCSPN)
CNCSAPN's May Spring Symposium was an evening of extraordinary connection and delicious food for the twenty members that attended . Dr. Karen Lyda and Diane Dean presented aninteresting case for discussion and consideration by members present. Given the diversity ofpractice backgrounds and patient populations, questions and insights were varied, enlightening and broadened perspectives of each of us . Linda Willits presented on Positive Psychology which added yet another perspective to potential assessment and treatment options . Many attendees commented on how satisfying it was to experience the wisdom and talents of fellow Pyschiatric APNs through this forum . Congratulations and thanks to Karen and the Education Committee for amemorable evening .
Ann Terrill-Torrez, President (aterrilltorrez@gmail .com) ◆
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2014 Nightingale Luminary Awards Presented
DENVER – Douglas Warnecke, Susan Clark, Kathy Mayer, Jacqueline Murray, Amanda Nenaber and Linda Staubli joined an elite group of nurses on May 10 when they each received the prestigious Nightingale Award for Excellence at the Colorado Nurses Foundation’s annual awards event at the Renaissance Denver Hotel . Continuing the twenty-eight year tradition of recognizing excellence in professional nursing the awards highlight nurses whose actions exemplify the spirit of a citizen of the profession through leadership, advocacy or innovation . Two hundred eighty-five outstanding nurses from across the state were nominated in one of two practice categories: nurses in clinical practice and nurse administrators, educators, researchers, or those in non-traditional roles . Forty-one Luminaries were selected by either the Area High Education Centers (AHEC) or the Regional Nightingale Committees and forwarded to the State Selection Committee, where six of the Luminary Award recipients, one from each category and one from each area of recognition, were selected to receive the traditional Nightingale Award . Additionally,
the foundation recognized the selection of the 500th Nightingale Nominee, drawn at random . The designee was Kimberly Nash. Dr. ColleenGoode,Professor,CollegeofNursing,UniversityofColorado, served as the Master of Ceremonies .
Nightingale Luminaries Representing Administrator, Educator, Researcher or
Non-Traditional Roles:
Nioma Aden is a school nurse working for the Northeast Colorado Board of Cooperative Educational Services in Sterling . Nioma is nominated for her leadership in coordinating health care services for students in a 12-member school district .
Kathy Bunch Rautus is an online nurse educator for Purdue-Calumet, Indiana and resides inAlamosa.Kathyisnominatedforherleadershipin nursing and community activities. Kathy wasrecognized as an outstanding hospice nurse who often would go above and beyond the routine
hospice nurse duties to assure a patient was comfortable and that the family was reassured .
Victor Duarte is a nurse educator at Front Range Community College and lives in Timnath . Victor is nominated for his innovation in the development of simulation as an educational modality . Victor’s No . 1 priority is each individual student and their education .
Elizabeth Dunn is the Emergency Department Director at St . Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood . Beth is nominated for her leadership; sheensures that the entire Emergency Department is integrated in the process of achieving excellence .
Julie Geiser is the Director of the Alamosa Public Health Department in Alamosa . Julie is nominated for her leadership that maintained a vision ensuring success not only for her staff but for the entire San Luis Valley .
Heather Gilmartin is a Public Health Nurse for Eagle County Public Health in Eagle . Heather is nominated for her innovation, which has moved the community towards a new model of emergency preparedness and disease surveillance .
Sherry Gomez is the Chief Nursing Officer of Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center in Walsenburg . Sherry is nominated for her leadership both in the hospital and in the community . Sherry has spent the last 19 years serving our veterans .
Marilyn Jiggitts is the Clinical Nurse Specialist for Oncology Services at Memorial Hospital, University of Colorado Health in Colorado Springs . Marilyn is nominated for her advocacy for outstanding care of oncology patients .
Kelly Kovar is the Oncology Service Line Director at Littleton Adventist Hospital in Littleton. Kelly is nominated for her advocacyfor oncology nurses and patients. Kelly’stransformational leadership and her passion for comprehensive oncology services led to excellence in oncology care for our community .
Heather Liska is the ED Unit Based Educator at St . Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood . Heather is nominated for her innovation in the support and education of nurses in the emergency department . After conducting an IRB-supported research project in the ED focusing on horizontal violence, she found that 100% of nurses had experienced some form of horizontal hostility in the last 12 months .
Lynda McFarland is the Education and EP CoordinatoratGrandRiverHealthinRifle.Lyndais nominated for her advocacy for emergency preparedness and staff development for the nurses in her facility .
Rebecca Oliver is the Director of Emergency Services/Trauma Coordinator, at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez . Becky was nominated for her leadership in advancing excellence in the emergency department .
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Nancy L. Smith is Dean and Professor at Beth El College of Nursing and Health Sciences, UCCS in Colorado Springs . Nancy is nominated for her leadership in providing educational opportunities for nursing students . A key thrust for UCCS is increasing student access to higher education .
Susan Turner is a Community Health Nurse at The Southern Ute Indian Health Center in Ignacio . Susan is nominated for her advocacy to secure health care for the Southern Ute Indian Community .
Terri Walter is the Chief Administrative Officer of HopeWest in Grand Junction. Terri isnominated for her leadership of the workforce and the organization of Hope West .
Angela Waterbury is the Transition Planner/Navigator at Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care in Colorado Springs . Angela is nominated for her innovative use of Therapeutic Chi Sao in caring for combative patients .
Dawn Weed is the Clinical Nurse Educator at San Luis Valley Medical Center in Alamosa . Dawn is nominated for her innovation in the development and provision of clinical education for the staff in her facility .
The Nightingale Award for Leadership in an Administrative role – an outstanding nurse who motivated others to work toward a common goal:
Douglas Warnecke is the Chief Nurse Anesthetist at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver . Douglas is nominated for his leadership in advocating for the advanced practice of nursing . He has actively supported the removal of scope of practice barriers for APRNs .
The Nightingale Award for Advocacy in a Consultative role – An outstanding nurse
who advanced a cause or a purpose:
Kathy Mayer is the Program Director for Flight for Life Colorado, at St . Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood. Kathy is nominated for her advocacyfor medical air services and those who have experienced traumatic injury .
The Nightingale Award for Innovation in an Administrative role – an outstanding nurse who demonstrated creativity that addresses
today’s challenges or opportunities:
Amanda Nenaber is the Clinical Nurse Specialist at University of Colorado Hospital in Denver . She is nominated for her innovation in the development of a population management program for Heart Failure patients . Amanda serves as the first Advanced Practice Nurse to lead a population management program for Heart Failure .
Nightingale Luminaries Representing Clinical Practice:
Cherie Anttila is a Level IV Charge Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the University of Colorado Hospital in Denver . Cherie is nominated for her leadership in end of life and palliative care of the neonate .
Jennifer Boyd-Jandrain is a staff nurse in the orthopedic unit at McKee Medical Center inLoveland . Jen is nominated for her leadership in mentoring others to develop exceptional orthopedic nursing care .
Michele Calderbank is the Pulmonary Hypertension Coordinator, CN III, at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Denver . Michele is nominated for her leadership in providing a transition program for patients with pulmonary hypertension .
John Darcy is a staff nurse in the Emergency Department at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland . John is nominated for his work in advocating for the underserved, homeless population .
Katrina “Allison” Duran is a Public Health Nurse for the Montezuma County Public Health Department in Cortez . Allison is nominated for her advocacy related to the Nurse Family Partnership Program and the new mothers and babies for whom she provides care .
Cynthia Ellison is a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse at St Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction.Cindy is nominated for her advocacy in providing personalized, high touch care in the NICU .
Sheri Ferguson is Chief of the Quality Management Division at the Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson . Sherri is nominated for her leadership in overseeing and providing quality health care for the military community .
Lisa Gates works in the Same Day Surgery Care Unit at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez . Lisa is nominated for her innovation through serving as a “change agent” in her facility .
Laraine Guyette is an educator and Nurse Midwife working at the Denver Health Medical Center in Denver . Laraine is nominated for leadership in her roles as educator, advocate, clinician and as a servant to women and the community .
Afton Hughes is a Charge Nurse on the Medical Surgical Unit at San Luis Valley Health in Alamosa . Afton is nominated for her advocacy and mentorship of fellow nurses .
Shannon Muniz is a nurse educator in the ICU at San Luis Valley Health in Alamosa . She was nominated for her innovation in developing ongoing educational programs for her facility .
Kimberly Nash is a Forensic Nurse Examiner at Memorial Hospital-UCH in Colorado Springs . Kim is nominated for her efforts of advocacy forvictims of interpersonal violence .
Adeleke Oyemade is Anesthesia Element Chief/CRNA with the United States Air Force in Colorado Springs . Maj . Oyemade is nominated for his innovation in aeroevacuation care . As part of the Tactical Critical Care Evacuation Team in Afghanistan, Major Oyemade participated in 150 combat missions and delivered in flight care to over 200 patients .
Patricia Pritchard is the Assistant Director of Nursing for the Colorado State Veterans Home in Walsenburg . Patricia is nominated for her advocacy in developing best clinical practice related to UTI’s .
Alan Taylor is Department Director of Surgery and Anesthesia at San Luis Regional Medical Center in Alamosa . Alan’s leadership is a major factor in the harmony that presides in the surgical and anesthesia department . His impact on
Nightingale Luminary Awards continued from page 12 teamwork, collaboration, and communication is facility wide as well as throughout his community .
Robert Varney is a Direct Care Nurse and Relief Charge Nurse at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver . Robert is nominated in the category of innovation for the development of programs to promote professional clinical advancement .
Diane Woomer is the Volunteer Clinic Coordinator at La Plata Community Clinic in Durango . Diane is nominated for her leadership in the all-volunteer clinic that provides medical care to the underserved .
Misty Young is the Clinical Manager of the Neuro/Trauma/Stroke Unit at St . Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center in Grand Junction. Misty isnominated for the leadership of her unit and the positive outcomes accomplished .
The Nightingale Award for Leadership in a Clinical Practice role – an outstanding nurse who motivated others to work toward a common goal:
Susan Clark from Rifle is the Assistant Director of Nursing and the Quality Assurance Coordinator at E . Dene Moore Care Center . Susan is nominated for her leadership in promoting best practice in reducing off-label use of antipsychotic medications in the geriatric population .
The Nightingale Award for Advocacy in a Clinical Practice role – An outstanding nurse
who advanced a cause or a purpose:
Jacqueline Murray from Denver is the Brain Injury Nurse Coordinator at the Children’s Hospital Colorado . Jacqueline is nominated for her advocacy for those affected by brain injuries .
The Nightingale Award for Innovation in a Clinical Practice role – An outstanding nurse who demonstrated creativity that addresses
today’s challenges or opportunities:
Linda Staubli from Denver is a Clinical Nurse Educator in the Burn/Trauma ICU at University of Colorado Hospital . Linda is nominated for innovation in the development of a frostbite protocol and nursing practice guidelines .
For comprehensive information and photos of the Nightingale event please visit www .coloradonursesfoundation .com . ◆
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Eve Hoygaard, MS, RN, WHNPVice President, Colorado Nurses Association
The Colorado Nurses Association honors the memory of and acknowledges the work of deceased nurses who lived in, worked in or were educated in Colorado . Sharing theses names of and information about these members of our profession is one way that we do this .
If you have information about a nurse who has passed away that you would like to acknowledge, please provide us with information (including, as available, their full name, city where they lived/worked, the school where they obtained their nursing education/date of graduation and/or area of practice) to Eve Hoygaard (hoygaard@msn .com) . We reserve the right to edit material submitted and endeavor to verify all information included in this column . If an error is noted, please advise us and a correction will be published . Your assistance will be greatly appreciated .
We honor the following nurses...
DeFino, Kathleen Cecelia, RN, (65) received her BS in Nursing and was also a nurse practitioner . She was employed by American Air Lines .
In MemoryLinda Kay (Richardson) Duran, RN, and
Pharmacist, died May 22, 2014 in Thornton CO . She was born in Lusk WY .
Glenda J. Gelston, RN, was a graduate of Augustana College in South Dakota . She was a US Navy nurse and later worked in several Denver area hospitals including many years at the Denver VA Hospital .
Dorothy Marie Maher, RN, (87) retired as a nurse at St . Anthony Central Hospital .
Carol Jean Meine, RN, (84) was a graduate of St . Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, Denver .
Patricia Moran, RN, was a graduate of St . Francis School of Nursing in New Jersey .
Verna Jean Richmeir, RN, (78) a graduate of the Associate Degree Nursing Program at the Community College of Denver . She work at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheatridge and Swedish Medical Center in Englewood .
Margaret Jean Rolf, RN, (80) was an RN for over 35 years .
Rosina Anna Spray, RN, was born in Switzerland and obtained her RN in Canada . She practiced nursing in many states including Colorado . ◆
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Twenty eight nursing students received scholarship awards on April 26 at the Spring Scholarship Luncheon held at the Lakewood Country Club . A total of $72,5000 dollars was awarded . This was a joyful celebration of some special students who have already made contributions to nursing and will make many more in the future . The following is a list of those receiving awards:
Student Scholarship/Grant School of NursingMandy Alvarez Friends of Nursing Scholarship University of Northern CO MonahanSingleParentGrantJoseph N . Anderson Friends of Nursing Scholarship Adams State UniversityTracie Bardonner Friends of Nursing Scholarship Metro State Univ ., Denver Cassandra Berndt Friends of Nursing Scholarship University of Colorado, C . S .Jill Brogdon Friends of Nursing Scholarship Regis University MonahanSingleParentGrantEslinGarcia RuthHarboeMemorialScholarship AdamsStateUniversityMeheretGedamu MargaretLewisMemorialScholarship ColoradoChristianUniversityErinGerome TheresaBrofmanMemorialScholarship ColoradoChristianUniversityJose Hernandez The President’s Scholarship University of Colorado at Anschutz Medical Campus Juliette Holmes Viola Baudendistel Memorial Mesa State UniversityRobin Jarrett Josephine Ballard/Presbyterian University of Colorado at Scholarship Anschutz Medical CampusMaggie Jurkiewicz Fern Howard Scholarship University of Colorado, C . S .ShannonKoch FriendsofNursingScholarship ColoradoMesaUniversityLisa Licata Margaret Lewis Memorial Scholarship Regis University GeraldMcCall GretaPollardScholarship MetroStateUniv.ofDenverJennifer (Cote) Medina Verda Richie Memorial Colorado State University, PuebloJirina Myers Theresa Brofman Memorial Scholarship Adams State UniversityAmandaNenaber FriendsofNursing/LeilaB.Kinney UniversityofColoradoat Scholarship Anschutz Medical Campus Natasha Parsons Margaret Lewis Memorial University of Northern CO Rachel Ortiz Friends of Nursing Scholarship University of Northern COSara Salazar Friends of Nursing Scholarship Colorado State University, Pueblo Nikki Snortum Theresa Brofman Memorial Scholarship Regis UniversityRenee Stephens Friends of Nursing Scholarship University of Northern COAngela Surace Friends of Nursing Scholarship University of Colorado, C . S . KristinaVandermark WayneT.“Dusty”Biddle ColoradoChristianUniversity Memorial Scholarship Stacy Wall Josephine Ballard/Presbyterian University of Colorado at Scholarship Anschutz Medical Charlotte Wimer Friends of Nursing Scholarship Colorado Mesa University Alisha Zimmer Friends of Nursing Scholarship University of Colorado, C . S .
The following officers were elected for the 2014-2015 year at the March 28th Annual Meeting: Juanita Tate, President; Cris Finn, President Elect; Pam Spry, First Vice President; Judy Igoe, SecondVice President; RuthO’Brien, Treasurer; KathleenWhalen, Recording Secretary. Those elected to theNominatingCommitteewereElaineGraves,MaryCarolFerreraandSharonKent.
Online applications for scholarships to be awarded spring 2015will open onAugust 15, 2014. Goto www .thefon .org to obtain information and register for application . Only online applications are accepted . Baccalaureate and higher degree nursing students enrolled in one of the nine schools shown above are eligible, with a preference for students living in Colorado . ◆
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Authored by: GailW. Stuart, PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean and DistinguishedUniversity Professor, College of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina; President, Board of Directors, Annapolis Coalition on theBehavioral Health Workforce
The broader healthcare field has been talking about providing integrated care for some time now, but how can we move “integrated” from a descriptive adjective to an action verb?
The answer connects to understanding how the largest group of healthcare providers can aid in this movement . There are more than 3 .1 million registered nurses in this country who provide care in every community and in a wide variety of settings . They are often the first provider you see if you need healthcare services .
Some of these nurses have graduate degrees and assume the role of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) . The largest majority of APRNs are primary care nurse practitioners, and some are specialists in psychiatric-mental health nursing .
For a moment, however, let’s focus on those nurses who do not have advanced education in behavioral health . The behavioral health specialty workforce, in general, is few in numbers and we clearly need more of every type of mental health provider (Hoge et al, 2014), including advanced practice psychiatric nurses (Hanrahan et al, 2012) . But I believe that we will never truly achieve integrated care if we rely solely on the specialty workforce .
What is needed is greater preparation in mental health and substance use issues among all nurses, including those without graduate degrees and those who are pediatric, adult and family nurse practitioners in primary care settings .
If all nurses on the front line of care had essential skills in recognizing, assessing, briefly treating and appropriately referring those with mental health and substance use problems, we might begin to move “integration” into that action mode of truly making a difference .
What essential skills need to be taught?We are not far from where we need to be . For registered nurses, Essential
Psychiatric Mental Health and Substance Use Competencies for Registered Nurses have been identified . At this level, all registered nurse programs must increase their focus on:
• motivationalinterviewingtoengageindividualsinself-care• focusedanduniversalscreeningforandidentificationofmentalhealth
and substance use issues• incorporation of SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to
Treatment) to screen for risky substance use .• use of behavior change interventions including elements of cognitive
behavioral strategies• effectivetriageofbehavioralhealthproblemsbasedonlevelofseverity
and available resources, and• appropriatereferraltospecialtyproviders.
Those educational programs preparing nurse practitioners to work in primary care should seek to achieve the Core Competencies for Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care . These need to become the core of all graduate programs in nursing preparing primary care providers .
Can we think outside the box?What about the 3 .1 million nurses who are currently in the workforce and
no longer in school? Let’s open the doors for them to new ways of life-long learning .
Working with other healthcare providers, we could offer “boot camps” focused on essential skills for integrated care; certificates of addedqualification using online modules that can provide “anytime, anywhere” learning in integrated care; and focused sessions that master the use oftelehealth and other mobile technologies to reach people in rural and underserved communities .
Even more creatively, we can plan and implement a new type of graduate program in integrated care that is truly interprofessional in nature, and focuses on team as well as individual competencies (Feldman & Feldman, 2013) .
The possibilities are exciting if we can take the opportunity to move forward rather than seeing the dynamic between academia, credentialing bodies, and professional guilds as a barrier .
ReferencesHoge, M., Stuart, G., Morris, J., Flaherty, M., Goplerud, E., Parris, M. Mental health
and addiction workforce development: taking plans and strategies to scale, submitted Health Affairs, 2013; 32 (11); 2005-2012.
Hanrahan, N., Delaney, K., Stuart, G. Blueprint for developing the advanced practice psychiatric nursing workforce, Nursing Outlook, 2012; 60: 91-106.
Feldman, M., Feldman, S. The primary care behaviorist: a new approach to medical/behavioral integration, J. Gen Intern Med, 2013, 28 (3), 331-332.
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2014 RecipientCheryl A. Krause-Parello, PhD, RN
New Jersey State Nurses Association
As a nursing educator, researcher and practitioner, Dr. Cheryl Krause-Parello is known for her outstanding energy, enthusiasm, self-confidence and commitment . As a practicing nurse for more than 24 years, Dr. Krause-Parello has served as both a home health care nurse and a school nurse . Her clinical practice led her to develop evidence-based practice protocols for vulnerable populations –including the elderly, child sexual abuse survivors andwoundedwarriors–workthathasinfluencedpublic policy .
Currently, she is working with colleagues to develop a Master’s of Nursing Degree and Certificate Program with a functional concentration in Military Health at the University of Colorado, Denver, to advance nursing science for the future. Dr. Krause-Parello’s service toeducation, research and practice is unparalleled, and her altruism, academic expertise and critical acumen continue to inspire her students and colleagues alike . ◆
Nurses in the News
Jody DeStigter Jody DeStigter, MS, RN-BC of University of
Colorado Health was selected by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) for the Nursing licensures examination (NCLEX®) item development panel . Destigter was one of twelve nurses selected from across the nation .
NCSBN, headquartered in Chicago, is responsible for developing and administering the NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® licensing exams .
Jody DeStigter, MS, RN-BC, of University of Colorado Health was approved by the Colorado Board of Nursing and selected by NCSBN to participate on the NCLEX® item development panel of subject matter experts that was held in Chicago, IL on June 17 and 18th, 2014 .
DeStigter was one of twelve nurses from across the nation to be selected for this assignment . She was nominated on the basis of clinical specialty and nursing expertise .
All nurses in the United States and its four U .S . territories must take the NCLEX® . The licensing exam identifies those candidates who demonstrate minimal competence to practice nursing at the entry level . Passing the NCLEX® exam is one of the requirements necessary for attaining a nursing license .
Nurses interested in contributing to the profession through volunteering to serve on NCLEX® item development panels, should apply by completing the application online at (www .ncsbn .org) . ◆
Karren Kowalski Karren Kowalski, PhD,
RN, NEA-BC, ANEF, FAAN, is President and CEO of the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence and Co-Lead of the Colorado Action Coalition for implementation of the IOM report . She is Professor at Texas Tech University School of Nursing and teaches in the DNP program in Nursing Administration . She previously served as Asst Vice President and Administrator of Women and Children’s Services and Chairperson of the Department of Maternal Child Nursing at Rush-Presbyterian-St . Luke’s Medical Center and Rush University in Chicago .
She completed doctoral work in Sociology, University of Colorado, with major areas of study in Leadership, Women’s studies and Family;received her BS from Indiana University and MSN, University of Colorado . She has served as Project director on seven state and federal grants totally morethan$6.4million;authorednumerousarticlesand co-authored five advanced textbooks, including Fast Facts for the Classroom Nursing Instructor, and Beyond Leading and Managing, Nursing Administration for the Future and is an Associate Editor of JCEN .
Dr.KowalskiisaVietNamArmyNurseveteran,a Magnet appraiser and the recipient of numerous awards and honors focusing on leadership . Among these are the 2010 Colorado Florence Nightingale recipient, Distinguished Alumnae of the University of Colorado, School of Nursing, charter member of the Colorado Nurses Association Hall of Fame, past president of CNA and President-Elect of CGEAN(Council of Graduate Education in AdministrativeNursing) . She was elected to the American Academy of Nursing (1981) and to the Academy of Nursing Education (2013) . ◆
SILVER SPRING, MD – The American Nurses Association (ANA) will present Carol O’Meara, MSN, RN,C-NP, with the 2014 President’s Award at ANA’s Membership Assembly meeting June 13-14 in Washington, D .C .
O’Meara, a member of the Colorado Nurses Association (CNA), is being honored for her role in leading ANA’s governing body to streamline the organization’s structure, thereby making it more efficient and responsive to today’s nursing issues .
“Carol’s leadership during ANA’s organizational transformation was steadfast and unwavering, a true testament to her strong support of our mission and strategic goals,” said ANA President KarenA . Daley, PhD, RN, FAAN . “She was key to the approval of sweeping organizational changes .”
The changes, adopted in June 2012, included replacing the 650-member House of Delegates with a smaller Membership Assembly and transitioning to a smaller ANA Board of Directors .
O’Meara served in the ANA House of Delegates from 1980-2012 . She also served on the ANA Committee on Bylaws as a member (2007-2009) and chair (2009-2012) . Today, she serves as an ANA Membership Assembly representative from Colorado .
On the state level, O’Meara is a founding member of the Colorado Nurses Foundation and a member of the advisory council of the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence .
At the CNA, she has been a board member, held three officer positions, and served as chair of multiple committees and task forces . She has been honored with the Colorado Nurses Association’s Virginia Paulson Award and the Sustained Contributions to Colorado Nurses Association Award .
Additional awards include the Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant of the Year Award and the Summit Award from KaiserPermanente Colorado, where she works as an OB-GYNnursepractitioner.O’Meara also serves as aclinical preceptor for the University of Colorado at Denver and Regis University . ◆
American Nurses Association Honors
Extraordinary Leadership at 2014 Membership
AssemblyCarol O’Meara Receives American
Nurses Association President’s Award
Laraine Guyette Congratulations to
Laraine Guyette, CNM,PhD, FACNM who received the 2014 Dorothea M . Lang Pioneer Award by the A .C .N .M . Foundation! This prestigious award was awarded at the ACNM National meeting, in Denver, in April 2014 . Laraine, one of the earliest nurse midwives to practice in Colorado, is known for her ongoing commitment to the practice of nurse midwifery in this state . She was a faculty member at the University of Colorado College of Nursing, served as a reservist in the U .S . Army (retiring at the rank of Colonel), worked in public health settings and continues to practice at Denver Health Medical Center in the OB Screening Room . She is an active member of ANA/CNA at the District Level as well as on the Government Affairs andPublicPolicy (GAPP)CommitteeofCNA.Larainehas served on the Colorado Maternal Mortality Review Committee for many years . ◆
Laraine Guyette
Karren Kowalski
Cheryl Krause-Parello
Carol O’Meara
Jessie M. Scott Award
Starting with this issue, the Colorado Nurse will include a column highlighting what we are calling “Nurses in the News!” If you have received/know another nurse who has received an award, done something that is newsworthy, etc ., please submit the following information to the Editor . Name of the nurse, brief description of the award/event, etc . and contact information for us to verify the information . A “head shot” photo will be printed as space permits . We reserve the right to edit the submitted material .
Eve Hoygaard, Co-Editor
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Registered Nurses are recognized as the most trusted healthcare providers . As professional leaders, Registered Nurses must advocate for those to whom we provide services and the policies and practices that regulate the services . By establishing and maintaining a professional profile, each Registered Nurse has an opportunity to become involved in activities that match their personal interests and/or goals for professional development .
The American Nurses Association (ANA) electronically maintains CNA’s membership database . By completing the profile update on “My ANA,” your information will be entered into CNA’s membership database . Dependent on your professional information, you may be contacted to support state level activities or represent our Association at the national level in professional activities such as virtual or onsite committees, speaking during legislative sessions on matters relating to your area of expertise, or planning celebratory events for you and your colleagues . Lost your membership card? Log onto the profile page and print yourself a new one!
Why Your Professional Profile is ImportantSteps for logging in to My ANA:
1)Gotowww.nursingworld.org2)Go to the upper left-hand side of the screen
and select “My ANA”a . This is to the right of the ANA logo .
3) Enter your username and passworda . The username will be your email address .b . If you can’t remember your password, use
the “reset/forgot your password?” option .c . If you are still having trouble, email
ANA at memberinfo@ana .org or call the Membership Department at 1-800-923-7709
4) Once you have logged-in to “My ANA,” you will be able to see a blue box at the center of the screen with several options .a.Above this box, it will say “My ANA –
Your Name” 5) Select “Modify Your Profile” from the blue
box in order to update any of your personal information, such as, your mailing address, your phone number, or your email address .
6) Select “Update Credit Card Information” to update payment information for recurring monthly payments .
7) The blue box will also give you the option to “Print Member ID Card” if you desire .◆
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The Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence is developing a pilot mentoring program for underrepresented minority nursing students . Student mentoring programs have a long history in educational programs, with the potential for significant beneficial impact . The purpose of this program is to support career development and to insure success of BSN degree completion and ultimately lead to an increase in the number of ethnically diverse nurses in the workforce .
The Center for Nursing Excellence is seeking licensed nurses who are prepared at the BSN level or higher to serve as mentors for RN to BSN students from a racial and/or ethnic minority group enrolled in programs in Colorado . Mentors representing a racial and/or ethnic minority group are desired, but not required . The Center is fully committed to providing necessary support to all mentors to make this a successful program . Thus the Center has built in a regular program of mentor support including an initial mentor training workshop .
Mentor commitment includes:• Attendance at a day and a half Mentor
Training Institute on August 15th and 16th .• Twicemonthlymentoring sessions for up to
one year .
Seeking Nurse Mentors• Quarterlymentorsupport/trainingsessions.• Monthlygroupcoachingcallformentors.
Keyskillsrequiredtobeeffectivementorswillbe taught in this day and a half workshop . For this mentoring program, nurses from racial and ethnic minority groups are preferred and encouraged to attend this workshop; however the workshop isopen to all nurses interested in becoming mentors . Space is limited.
The Mentor Application form and registration for the Mentor Training Institute can be accessed from the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence Web site or this link http://www .coloradonursingcenter .org/mentor-training
The Mentor Training Institute will be held Friday August 15, from 8:15-4:30 and Saturday August 16 from 8:15- 12:00 on the Regis Campus . Claver Hall room 309 . 3333 Regis Boulevard, Denver Colorado 80221 .
This project is funded in part by grant contributions from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as part of Colorado’s State Implementation Program, an effort to implement the Institute of Medicines recommendations for the Future of Nursing. http://www.rwjf.org/en/about-rwjf/newsroom/newsroom-content/2013/03/robert-wood-johnson-foundation-announces-initiative-to-support-s.html
For the purpose of this project “Racial and Ethnic Minority Group” means American Indians (including Alaska Natives, Eskimos, and Aleuts), Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, Blacks, and Hispanics . ◆
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE“ANSWERING THE CALL”
“LET WHOEVER IS IN CHARGE KEEP THIS SIMPLE QUESTION IN HER HEAD (NOT, HOW CAN I ALWAYS DO THIS RIGHT THING MYSELF, BUT) HOW CAN I PROVIDE FOR THIS RIGHT THING TO BE ALWAYS
DONE?”FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE
OCTOBER 11, 2014
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
Annual Fall Convention
Presented by
Colorado Student Nurses Associationhttp://www.coloradostudentnurses.org/
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NURSING FACULTY – 2 Openings Full-Time, Limited Faculty Member Assignment 167 work days. The faculty member is responsible for delivery of instruction to students in the Associate’s Degree Nursing Program. One position includes primarily clinical and lab supervision as well as some classroom teaching. Second position includes classroom teaching as well as clinical and lab supervision. Both positions include student advisement, and participation in department, divisional and college-wide activities, curriculum development, and professional development. Teaching and clinical assignments may include evening, night and weekend offerings.
For full announcements & Employment App., visit http://www.morgancc.edu/about-mcc/jobs or e-mail [email protected], or
call 970-542-3129.
Case Management Society of America - Rocky Mountain Chapter
Annual Conference - October 3, 2014
Denver Marriott West, 1717 Denver West Marriott Blvd, Golden
Friday, October 3, 2014 7:00am-5:00pmCocktail Reception Thursday, October 2, 5:30-7:30pm
Registration Open on Websitewww.cmsa-rmc.org
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Call for NominationsNotice of call for Nominations for Board
of Directors Elections October 2014.
Positions open for Election Include:President Elect (3 year term)Vice President (2 year term)Treasurer (2 year term)Region 1 Director (2 year term)Region 2 Director (2 year term)At Large Director (2 year term)Nominating Committee Member (2 positions open)
Biographical data, consent to run forms, and job descriptions are available on the website.
Notice of call for Bylaw Changes for Membership Consideration at Membership Assembly, October 2014.
Current Bylaws are available on the website for your review under the “About” tab .
Bylaws amendment proposals must be in the hands of the Secretary at least two (2) months prior to the annual meeting . Please send your suggestions for amendments to Carol O’Meara, Chair of Bylaws Committee, (carolomeara@aol .com) by August 15 2014 . Don’t worry about format or language, as Carol will edit for complete submission to Nan Morgan, Secretary in advance of the meeting, October 25, 2014 .
Reference Proposals are also welcomed for discussion at the Membership Assembly . Please submit those to Carol O’Meara, Chair of Bylaws Committee by August 15, 2014 . A sample of the format for Reference Proposals are available on the CNA website .
Notice of call for Colorado Nurses Association Annual Awards.
DNA of the Year - Recognizes outstanding contributions of a designated District Nurse Association .
DNA Nurse of the Year - Recognizes outstanding achievements for a CNA member over the past year .
Outstanding Contributions to CNA - Recognizes major contributions to CNA and state activities over the past year .
Sustained Contributions to CNA - Recognizes contribution to state wide CNA efforts over a period of time .
Virginia Paulson Award - Contributions of an RN in practice for no more than 10 years
CNA Hall of Fame - nominee must also submit a personal statement and the nominee must have demonstrated leadership that affected the health and/or social history of Colorado through sustained, lifelong contributions in or to nursing practice, education, administration, research, economics, or literature .
Deadline for nomination for elections, awards, bylaws revisions and Reference Proposals is August 15, 2014. All forms are available on the CNA website: www.coloradonurses.org. ◆
Consider a Career at Saint Alphonsus Health System
Saint Alphonsus Health System is a four-hospital regional, faith-based Catholic ministry serving southwest Idaho and eastern Oregon.
Opportunities available in:• Intensive Care • Med-Surg• Coronary Care • Rehab• Emergency • OB/NICU Department • Main OR• Clinical Support Team • Nursing (Float Pool) Professionals
To learn more and to apply, please visit
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COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE AT FT. LOGANMENTAL HEALTH NURSING
The Colorado Mental Health Institute at Ft. Logan, located in southwest Denver, is dedicated to providing psychiatric services for adults in the Denver Metro area. The 94 bed inpatient facility provides state-of-the-art nursing care, integrating Trauma Informed Care. One of the first hospitals in the nation to implement SAMHSA’s Recovery to Practice initiative, our nurses take the time to give the best possible care. We provide our new nurses, including graduate nurses, an in-depth orientation.
As an employee of the State of Colorado, you have the opportunity to provide an invaluable service to the citizens of Colorado.
Positions available include: Full and Part-Time Staff Nurses, Float Pool Nurses, Nursing Management, Four 10-Hour Night Shift Scheduling.
You will also be offered:• Competitiveshiftdifferentials• Ongoingstaffdevelopment• Excellentbenefitspackage• Secureandflexiblestateretirement• Workinadynamicenvironment
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Patricia AbbottShauna AckerAmanda AmadorMatt BacklundJennifer BienemannJodi BobbittSusan BotarelliChristina BrowningSuzanne CabralJane CarnesTom ChandlerJennifer ChavezKatharineS.ChurchHilary ConnLouise CookCandy R . CromellStacy CruzLinda DespainJana FaragherChelsea FeldhausenJeff FosterFatu FosterLeslieGaleJudithGallaherBonnieL.Gance- ClevelandElyshaGoodgionAliciaGreenLeslie Hall-HuzAshley HarrahKellyHebelAshley D . HeiseChandra HensonVeronica HernandezDeborah A . HinnenKinaHowardCarol JohnsonSherryL.KetnerMeganKinneyHannahKretzelCarmen Luttrell
Sarah MastenKathleenMcGinleyWestDolores MeliusVirginia MiddletonJara MillerAngela MullinsKimberlyANashHannah NeippKathyNurickDevon ObenauerRebecca OdonnellErika OsbornCarla ParkerAndrea Plested- RedobladoAnarizaGrushJammie ReichelSuzanne RetzerCynthia RobisonShannon RyanSher L . Sauve’-DemosIngrid Johnson SerioAndrea SethreElizabeth SewczakBrianna SheridanJustine ShermanAshley ShurleyLauren SmithWendy SmithAmy SmithKameelSneijPing SongPatricia A . StaplesMargaret StoreyPamela SwendseidCarolyn SwensonSarahJean TracyDeborah TuffieldTeri WalkerTiffany Zampino
New & Returning Members
A very special welcome to New and Renewing Members Colorado Nurses Association
2nd Quarter 2014
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4) You will then be able to choose if you want to make a donation to ANF or PACa . If you do not wish to make a donation, you can just select “Continue”
5) Next you will need to select “Checkout” in order to move to the profile and payment sections
6) This will bring you to a page where you will need to either log in or create an account
a . If you have created a profile with us before, then you can just login, if not, you can select “Create an Account”
Every Registered Nurse in the state receives a copy of The Colorado Nurse – whether or not you are a member . So if you are not a member, please carefully weigh your decision . The old adage that “there is strength in numbers” is absolutely true . The Colorado Nurses Association advocates for you and your profession . When we meet with your legislators and they ask us how many Registered Nurses there are in the state and we reply nearly xxxxx they are impressed . But then, they ask us how many members we have and we reply xxxx members . The good first impression quickly goes away .
It is quick and easy to join ANA/CNA online .
Below are instructions on how to join for non-members .
You can join ANA by going to www .nursingworld .org and selecting the red button that says “Join” and then following the steps below:
1) Enter their email address in the white box and select “Join Now”
2) Select that you are a registered nurse and select your state then hit “Continue”
3) Select the membership type that you would like to join and hit “Continue”
a . If you select ANA and State Membership, you will need to choose their current status and District/Chapter/Region (typically this will be the county that you live in) and then select “Search”
i . You will then need to choose whether you want to pay annually or monthly and then select “Become a Member”
ii . If you choose monthly, you will need to check the monthly deduction authorization box, agreeing to have ANA deduct monthly payments .
Just Because You Received This Publication, Doesn’t Mean You Are a CNA Member
Doesn’t Mean That You’re a Member continued on page 17
Tri-County Health Department is Colorado’s largest health department, serving Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties. Currently, we have the following position available within our Division of Nursing:
•NurseManager–AccesstoCare•NurseProgramCoordinator–AccesstoCare•NurseQualityImprovementManager•NurseInformaticsManager•Various Public Health Nurse Home Visitor positions
Please submit resume to: [email protected] or fax to 303-741-2351.
Visit www.tchd.org for more information.
August, September, October 2014 Colorado Nurse • Page 23
7) You will then need to either enter your personal information for the first time or update your information . When finish they should select “Update My Profile”
8) You can then select “Checkout” again, which will take you to the payment page
9) You can now enter your credit card information and select “Process My Order .” ◆
Doesn’t Mean That You’re a Member continued from page 16
cheyenneregional.org
Find your Right FitCheyenne Regional is looking for Registered Nurses who are the Right Fit.
At Cheyenne Regional, you’ll work on the front lines of Wyoming healthcare as part of a strong, stable healthcare organization—one with big plans and a clear direction for growth. That means big opportunities for nurses with the right combination of skills, dedication and experience in evidence-based practice.
Cheyenne Regional offers:
• New Emergency Department and Cancer Center• Health, dental and vision benefits• Competitive salary• Long-term/short-term disability• Educational assistance• On-site professional development• 12-month Nursing Residency Program for new graduate nurses• Specialty Nursing Fellowship for experienced nurses
If we sound like the right fit for you, please call Cheyenne Regional at 800-477-4520 to learn more about our career opportunities.
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Here’s your chance to give back to those who gave the most.
The Denver VA Medical Center is much more than just another employer. We are an honorable, open and welcoming community that takes care of the men and women who support and take care of us. Our healthcare staff enjoys:
• Competitive Salary• 13 to 26 annual paid vacation• 13 sick days and 10 holidays• Flexible scheduling• Advancement opportunities• One license/50 states• Stable health and retirement benefits• Liability protection
The Denver VA Medical Center has a variety of Nursing and non-Nursing positions available, to learn more please contact the following:
For Nursing Positions, contact:Shelli [email protected]
For other Positions, contact:(303) 399-8020 ext: 2815
Apply online at:www.usajobs.gov EOE - Hiring Veterans and non-Veterans
After receiving treatment in an emergency department (ED), a 36-year-old woman died of undiagnosed sepsis. The physician and nurse who treated her were sued by the family.
The lawsuit claimed that the nurse — who had worked a busy, 14-hour shift in the ED — failed to document an elevated heart rate on discharge and failed to tell the physician that the patient had had her spleen removed. The jury awarded the plaintiffs $1.2 million. The nurse was responsible for 40% of that award: $480,000.1
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It’s because of cases like this that the American Nurses Association (ANA) offers the Nurses Professional Liability Program. It protects nurses from the potentially devastating impact of malpractice lawsuits.
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Yampa Valley Medical Center offers avariety of career opportunities including:
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Check our website www.yvmc.org for additional nursing opportunities.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package with RELOCATION ALLOWANCE and a healthy working environment. The entire family will enjoy our small-town lifestyle, world-class ski resort, recreational and
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