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Vol. 70 • No. 3September 2014
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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE LOUISIANA STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION
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Joe Ann Clark Graduate Education Award. . . . . . .2
Future of Nursing News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Nursing Honors and Accomplishments . . . . . . . . .5
Perioperative Nurses are Leading Change . . . . . . .7
Carnival Elation Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
SCAP Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Nightingale Award Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
District News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14
Welcome New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Membership Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Representative Thomas Willmott sponsored HCR 118 which declared May 6-12, 2014 National Nurse Week in Louisiana. Pictured with the proclamation lower row from left: Lisa Deaton, Rita Finn and
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by Cynthia Prestholdt, RN, PhD, Chair;LNF Scholarship & Awards Committee
The Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA) established the Joe Ann Clark Graduate Nursing Education Award in 2012 to honor Dr. Joe Ann Clark for her distinguished career in professional nursing in Louisiana. This Fall, LSNA launches the third year of this prestigious award! The goal of the award is to
Announcing the 2014 joe Ann Clark Graduate Nursing Education Award
provide financial support to a Louisiana registered nurse, preferably an LSNA member, pursuing graduate education in preparation as a nurse educator in an academic environment. It will be offered on an annual basis as possible. Recipients may receive this award one time only. The award this year is $1,000 for graduate nursing academic expenses in Spring 2015. Financial arrangements for this award are managed through the Louisiana Nurses Foundation (LNF).
• The award is made on a competitive basis toa professional nurse enrolled in an accredited graduate nursing program in Louisiana, and who plans to become a nurse educator in an academic environment.
• Application deadline is Friday OCTOBER 17, 2014.
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• The recipient will be notified by early January,2015.
The first two recipients of this award have successfully completed their graduate nursing programs and have received their MSN degrees.
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Reprinted from The American Nurse
N e w l y e l e c t e d A m e r i c a n N u r s e s A s s o c i a t io n (A NA) President Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, recently sat down with The American Nurse to discuss her vision for ANA and how nurses can help transform health care.
Y o u ’ v e s h a r e d y o u r p e r s p e c t i v e through your columns in American Nurse Today; what else would you like nurses to know about you?
I am a strong believer in nurses as decision-makers – whether it is at the national level for changes in health policy, at the bedside, in their local community or even in their family circle. We have an incredible capacity to help people understand what’s happening in health care and to provide excellent direction for the health care transformation that has to occur in this country.
On a personal note, I’ve experienced nursing in many roles – as a staff nurse, clinical nurse specialist, faculty member, nurse manager, chief nursing officer and chief operating officer. I’ve had many opportunities to lead and help develop others.
Who or what influenced you to become a nurse leader?
When I was in my diploma program, I became very active in the Philadelphia chapter of the National Student Nurses Association. I attended the NSNA national convention in Salt Lake City during my second year of nursing school. I ran from the floor and was elected first vice president. I then became president of NSNA. I knew that it was going to be really important to be a leader because that’s where change happens.
As I became a staff nurse and then a clinical nurse specialist, I believed in the power and influence that comes from having expert knowledge. However, I also recognized that so much of the decision-making fell to those in top management. I believed my leadership experience at NSNA, and then in ANA through appointed and elected positions prepared me to take on greater responsibility. I entered my first management role knowing it was critically important to advocate for staff – for their work environment, scope of practice, pay and benefits, and to advance their careers through education and development.
What are your top priorities at ANA?I want to maintain and continue to strengthen ANA’s
marquee programs and core strengths: political advocacy, our efforts around safe staffing and healthy work environments, and exercising our rights to control our profession and practice to the full extent of our education and licensure.
I also want to focus on membership growth and retention. I strongly believe in the old saying, “There’s strength in numbers.” So it’s vitally important that we pursue not only our traditional recruitment channels, but also appeal to nurses in all roles, specialties, settings and generations, including educators and administrators who are well positioned to spread the word about the importance of ANA to students, new graduates and their
ANA President Pamela Cipriano addressed the Membership Assembly
in June.
Meet ANA’s New Presidentstaff. We also need to reach out to more specialty nurses associations to join us as organizational affiliates and create options for other organizations with nurse members to have a relationship with ANA. It’s a great way to unite nurses around a common purpose.
And, we need to position nurses to exert greater influence in the transformation of health care. We need to move beyond understanding that the public has consistently voted us the most trustworthy to capitalizing on that position with consumer advocacy groups. Nurses are good strategists, problem solvers and decision makers and we’re already committed to the National Quality Strategy – the triple aim of improving care, improving health and lowering costs. It’s very important for ANA to make sure nurses are in prime positions and key decision-making groups so our voice is there at every turn.
Why do you think it’s important for nurses to be part of ANA?
It’s important for us to have a united voice, and ANA represents that voice. Again thinking about strength in numbers, it’s important for us to be able to accelerate change that is good for the American people. We need to have as many nurses as possible united under the ANA umbrella to be able to do that. Ultimately being a member of ANA allows nurses to have a voice at the local, regional, state and national level, which gives us the power to influence change.
ANA also provides a whole array of benefits that are really important for nurses professionally and personally.
Do you have any final thoughts or message for nurses?
Optimism. We are making a number of strides particularly as we’re working with community leaders to advance the goals of the Future of Nursing report. Many of our members around the country are the leaders in action coalitions that are making sure we stay true to the mantra of “leading change and advancing health.” So it’s important for us to look at all these activities as part of our commitment to improving health care in this country.
ANA is there taking the lead, and we need all of our members to help make changes in our communities, our own professional lives and in our work environments if we want to truly achieve a new direction in health care.
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Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include online and on campus teaching in the Health Informatics and Information Management undergraduate and Health Informatics graduate programs. Advising of online and on-campus students is expected. Assisting, planning and development of the curriculum in the graduate and undergraduate programs are paramount. Also Scholarship within the discipline yielding publications, research, service on committees, and participation in official activities at the Department, College, University and Professional levels are expected.
The successful tenure track applicant must hold a Masters degree in Health/Medical Informatics, Healthcare/Hospital Administration, Business, Management, Computer Information Systems or other related field. In addition, health IT work experience is required. A degree in Health Informatics and Information Management, credentials from the American Health Information Management Association and a Doctoral degree are preferred. A promise of scholarship, experience delivering courses via distance learning, a commitment to using technology in teaching and scholarship, and a commitment to professional service are highly desirable. Applicants must possess excellent oral and written communication skills to be considered.
Application Procedure: To assure consideration, send cover letter of interest describing research, teaching interests and mentoring abilities; curriculum vita, two official transcripts from each college/university attended, evidence of professional credentials, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Dr. Angela Kennedy, Louisiana Tech University, Department of Health Informatics and Information Management, P.O. Box 3171, Ruston, LA 71271, USA, or e-mail your application material to [email protected] Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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Future of Nursing News
Submitted by Cynthia Bienemy PhD, RN
The 2013 Nursing Education Capacity and Supply Report
This report analyzes trends in Louisiana’s nursing education capacity using data from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN) 2012-2013 School of Nursing annual reports which are submitted by pre-RN licensure programs and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) programs in Louisiana. Data used to describe the size and characteristics of Louisiana’s RN and APRN workforce (nursing supply) is taken from the annual licensure renewal applications that were submitted to LSBN on or before January 31, 2014.
Major findings from the report include:• 60,508RegisteredNursesheldalicensetopractice
as an RN in Lain 2013• 52% of the licensed RNs residing in LA have a
baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing.• There was a 24% increase in the number of
APRNs holding a license to practice in LA between 2009 and 2013
• Fifty-five percent of the 2,274 graduates in the2012-2013 report year were from baccalaureate programs; 44% were from associate degreeprograms, and 1% was from the one diplomaprogram in the state.
• The passage rate on the NCLEX-RN Exam forgraduates from Louisiana’s pre-RN licensure programs continues to exceed that of the nation in spite of the higher passing standard implemented in April 2013 by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
The report in its entirety can be found on the Louisiana State Board of Nursing website http://lcn.lsbn.state.la.us/Portals/0/Documents/2013NurseEdCapacity.pdf.
The 2013 Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Survey
The 2013 Newly Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) Survey is a follow-up to the New Graduate Survey that was conducted in 2011 to obtain objective data about the actual and potential employment challenges experienced by new RN graduates in Louisiana. The Louisiana Center for Nursing (LCN) launched the 2013 New RN Survey in September 2013. The name of the survey was changed to better identify the target population – graduates from
Highlights from the Louisiana Center for Nursing at the Louisiana State Board of Nursing
pre-RN licensure nursing programs that received their initial RN license between January 1, 2011 and May 31, 2013. A total of 1,239 new RNs completed the survey yielding a 22% response ratewhich is higher than the19%response rate obtained with the 2011 LCN New Graduate Survey and in line with the 20% response rate obtainedby the California Institute for Nursing & Health Care 2012-2013 New Graduate Hiring Survey (2014).
Major findings from the 2013 Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Survey revealed that:
• The majority (94%) of the 1,239 newly licensedRNs responding to the 2013 Newly Licensed RN Survey were able to find employment as a RN, which continues to be in alignment with findings from the 2011 survey.
• Eighty four percent (n = 1,049) of the newlylicensed RNs indicated that they were interested in pursuing an advanced degree in nursing compared to76%(n=850)in2011.
• When askedwhatwouldmotivate newly licensedRNs to participate in a nurse residency program, 87% indicated that they would participate in anurse residency program to increase their skills, competencies, and confidence.
• Acute care hospitals employed 74% of the newlylicensed RNs, with long-term care hiring 7% ofthenewly licensedRNs in2013,compared to5%in 2011.
The report in its entirety can be found on the Louisiana State Board of Nursing website http://lcn.lsbn.state.la.us/Portals/0/Documents/2013NewGradReport.pdf.
The 2014 Nursing Supply and Demand Forecasting Model Roadshow
The 2014 Forecasting Model Roadshow entitled: Projecting Nursing Workforce Supply and Demand in Louisiana, was conducted by The Louisiana Center for Nursing in an effort to share an in-depth look at the projected future of the nursing workforce in Louisiana at the regional and statewide level. The roadshow served
as a vehicle to facilitate discussions which focused on the Louisiana Statewide Multi-Regional Nursing Workforce Forecasting Model design and key findings. The interactive workshops featured facilitated discussions on the current and future nursing workforce, including simulations reflective of changes in healthcare, regional development, and population growth.
The Roadshow began in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, June 17th at the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, the second meeting was held on Wednesday, June 18th in Lake Charles at the SEED Center, and the third meeting took place on Thursday, June 19th at the Courtyard Marriot in Shreveport. Dr. Cynthia Bienemy, Director of the Louisiana Center for Nursing, and Dr. Craig Moore, Economist and expert in the area of regional economic
analysis, forecast modeling, and simulation, were the presenters and facilitators for the Roadshow. The meetings attracted a diverse audience with representatives from nursing education, nursing practice, nursing regulation, workforce and economic development organizations, health care associations, public policy, and hospital executives and administrators. The meetings provided stakeholders the opportunity to learn more about the Nursing Forecast Model and about the Center for Nursing as a resource for information about Louisiana’s nursing workforce.
For additional information about Louisiana’s Multi-Regional Statewide Nursing Workforce Forecasting Model, please contact Dr. Cynthia Bienemy at the Louisiana Center for Nursing at [email protected]. The Technical Report on the Forecasting Model can be found on the LSBN website http://lcn.lsbn.state.la.us/Portals/0/Documents/LouisianaNurseWorkforceModelTechnicalReportFINAL_10-18-2013Combined.pdf.
Launching of the 2014 Statewide Nurse Employer Survey
The Louisiana Center for Nursing is excited to announce that the 2014 Nurse Employer Survey will be launched in August of this year. The 2014 Nurse Employer Survey will be used to collect information from employers about the demand for registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, licensed practical
nurses, and nursing assistants working in major types of health care facilities in Louisiana such as acute care hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, long term care facilities, hospices, and home health agencies. Information obtained from these surveys will better inform policy makers and workforce analysts about the demand for nursing care in Louisiana. We are seeking the continued support of the Nursing Supply and Demand Council, the Louisiana State Nurses Association, the Louisiana Organization of Nurse Executives, the Louisiana Nursing Home Association, the HomeCare Association of Louisiana, the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners, the Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetist, the Louisiana Council of Administrators of Nursing Educators, the Louisiana Action Coalition, and other interested stakeholders in making the 2014 Nurse Employer Survey even more successful than the 2010 Survey.
Stakeholders from across the state are asked to encourage healthcare facilities/agencies to make every effort to complete the surveys and return them to the Center for Nursing by the requested submission date. Administrators, chief nursing officers, directors of nursing and/or human resource directors may complete the survey or delegate and/or collaborate with others at their facility/agency in an effort to respond to items on the survey with the most accuracy. Louisiana’s aging population and the impending retirement of a large cohort of older nurses could lead to a severe and prolonged nursing shortage over the next decade. It is imperative that we are proactive in gathering the most accurate data available relative to Louisiana’s nursing workforce.
If you should have any questions about the 2014 Nurse Employer Survey, please contact Dr. Cynthia Bienemy at [email protected].
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Nursing Honors and Accomplishments
2014 AORN AwardKristy Simmons, MSN, RN,
CNOR a nurse from Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge. LA received the two National AORN Awards at the Leadership at the 2014 AORN National Conference and Expo in Chicago, IL.
The first award was for Outstanding Achievement in Perioperative Nursing Research or Evidence-Based Practice and the second Outstanding Volunteer Leadership.
Kristy is a graduate Our Lady of the School of Nursing
and recently went back to earn her BSN and Masters Degrees from Loyola University and Southeastern Louisiana University. Kristy’s award for outstanding achievement in perioperative nursing research was based on her capstone projects at SELU on the “Bacterial Contamination of Personal Mobile Devices used in the Perioperative Setting and “The Accurate Estimation of Blood Loss in the Perioperative Setting”.
Kristy is very active in AORN currently serving as the President of the Baton Rouge’s Chapter 1904 of AORN, the Chair of the Louisiana Council of AORN Chapter’s and Chair of the National AORN Membership committee. She also serves as Chair of the Magnet Nurse Ambassadors at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA.
Kristy has volunteered for the past 20 years in Central’s schools and has served as a mentor and example to the next generation of nurses, including forming a Future Nurse Club at Central Middle School, exhibiting nursing displays at college and career fairs, and serving as church camp nurse. She also has a noteworthy perspective on breast cancer as a survivor, caregiver, and volunteer in the community. There are nine nurses in Kristy’s family, with two of sisters, her daughter & daughter-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews who practice nursing in the state of Louisiana.
The head of the Department of Nursing in UL Lafayette’s College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions has been accepted to a national leadership program.
Dr. Lisa Broussard will participate in the 2014 Leadership for Academic Nursing Program conducted by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The year-long program is designed for individuals who hold mid- to upper-level faculty positions and have experience in academic administration. About 60 Fellows arechosen for the program each year.
“We’re thrilled Dr. Broussard was selected, as part of a very competitive process, for participation in this exciting program. It will be
an important and enriching executive development opportunity for her and we all hope to benefit from what she learns,” said Dr. Melinda Oberleitner, associate dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions.
Broussard joined the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s faculty in 1992 and has served as pediatric master teacher and course coordinator for the pediatrics maternity course.
She teaches nursing research to graduate students in an online format; her research expertise relates to school nursing practice. She has previously served as a school health consultant for the Cecil J. Picard Center for Child Development and Lifelong Learning.
An associate professor, Broussard holds the Acadian Ambulance Endowed Professor in Nursing and the Dr. Donald B. Williams/BORSF Endowed Professor in Nursing.
She recently was chosen as an American Nurses Foundation grant reviewer. That foundation is the charitable and philanthropic arm of the American Nurses Association.
The AACN leadership program she will attend includes an intensive five-day seminar, where Fellows attend classes and participate in exercises related to successful leadership in complex nursing education and healthcare environments. This year’s session will be held in Annapolis, Md., in May.
An AACN spokesman said the Leadership for Academic Nursing Program is intended to prepare a more diverse, younger pool of leaders for nursing programs, in response to the increasing seniority of nursing academic leaders. The professional development experience includes an assessment and evaluation of leadership skills, opportunities for strategic networking and case study development, consultation with others to achieve long-term goals, and identification of key partnerships.
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Melissa Stewart DNP, RN, CPE and Lisa Deaton, BSN, RN
Plato, the great philosopher once said, “One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by our inferiors.” Webster‘s dictionary defines politics as activities that relate to influencing the actions and policies of a government or getting and keeping power in a government. The Louisiana Registered Nurse Practice Act, like that of other states, is statute or law, which is shaped and defined through legislation. During the convening of legislative bodies, interested parties, such as nursing, lobby legislators to influence any prospective new or altered legislation. Federally, the American Nurses Association (ANA), through ANA’s Political Action Committee (PAC), lobbies for nursing interest on the national level. On the state level, each state’s nursing association acts to preserve the sanctity of nursing practice within their state by maintaining a legislative presence through active stakeholder representation and lobbying efforts through a state level nursing PAC. “Politics and policy affect every area of nursing, whether it’s education, practice or research” stated Connie Vance, nursing professor at College of New Rochelle, in a 2012 legislative testimony. Vance went on to say, “Healthcare is political.” (http://news.nurse.com/article/20121015/NY01/310150011#.U8x9LBZcUnU)
Louisiana is renown for their politics and Louisiana’s nurses have been front and center in the political arena, as both a nurse and a patient advocate, since 1904 when Louisiana State Nurses Association’s (LSNA), in their first year of existence, created what is today’s equivalent of a political action committee to influence legislation affecting nursing and health care in Louisiana. (http://www.dnpprogramsonline.com/louisiana-state-nurses-association/). Since conception, Louisiana Nurses Political Action Committee (LANPAC) has gone though many seasons of change. Today’s LANPAC is a voluntary, unincorporated, non-profit organization of nurses and others that are interested in political action involving nursing and the health needs of Louisiana citizens. LANPAC is politically non-partisan and operates in conformity with the bylaws, policies and platforms of LSNA. As the political action arm of the LSNA, LANPAC is allowed to raise money to contribute to candidates running for political office. The purposes of LANPAC is to:
• Promote the improvement of the health careof people by raising funds & contributing to
United Our Voices Can Make A Difference!
the support of candidates for office who have demonstrated an awareness of nursing & health needs of the citizens of Louisiana
• Disseminate unbiased information on currentissues, and on candidates for elective office, their voting records, backgrounds and platforms
• Encouragenursestobecomeapartofthepoliticalprocess by actively participating in election campaigns.
• Encouragenursestoseekelectiveoffice
• Assistnursesinorganizingtobecomeapowerful,political force
• Publiclyendorsecandidates
Contributors to LANPAC can influence improvement of the healthcare system in Louisiana by combining their contributions with the contributions from nurses, family, friends and other supporters of nursing. Contributions to LANPAC are voluntary and may be made by any nurse or other interested party. Every dollar LANPAC raises is one more dollar that can be used toward the purposes of LANPAC, including contributing to candidates who support nursing and access to quality healthcare.
As the volatile issue of healthcare continues to consume daily conversations and multimedia headlines, nursing, as the largest provider of healthcare services, has to maintain a strong political voice. Nursing not only wants to speak, but needs to be heard. LANPAC can help Louisiana nurses strategically and legislatively align to strengthen their voice and harken political ears to the message Louisiana nurses need to move forward. The time has come to add volume to Louisiana nurses voice. LANPAC needs financial support from contributors to help carry nursing’s advocacy forward. LANPAC understands that like most Americans, many nurses are living on tight budgets. As we try to build up LANPAC funds for imminent political action, LANPAC asks you to consider contributing what you can. Even a small contribution is a big investment when it comes to protecting our profession and the health of the population we serve. As healthcare reform continues to unfold, nursing’s role as patient advocate is being challenged daily! Each Louisiana state senator represents about 115,000 people while each state house seat is about 40,000. Imagine how your contribution to LANPAC could maximize the voice of Louisiana’s 57,000 nurses. We need your support to ensure nursing is heard. Thank you for adding volume to Louisiana Nurse’s political voice!
If you would like more information please contact Melissa Stewart, DNP, RN, CPE current President of LANPAC at [email protected] or (225) 301-5504 or Lisa Deaton, BSN, RN, current LSNA Trustee to LANPAC at [email protected] or (225) 933-3242.
Announcing The 50th Anniversary Gala Celebration
Of Southeastern’s School Of Nursing!Cynthia Prestholdt, RN, PhD, Member of 50th
Anniversary Planning Committee, Southeastern Louisiana University School of Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University School of Nursing proudly celebrates 50 years of Building a Legacy of Nursing Excellence. A Gala Anniversary Celebration is scheduled for Friday evening, October 10, 2014. This ticketed event will begin with a social hour of heavy hors’dovers and a cash bar from 6-7 PM, followed bya brief ceremony at 7 PM, and a celebration until 9 PM. Music representing all five decades of the school’s history will be featured. Smart casual dress attire is recommended. Students, alumni, faculty and retirees, staff, affiliating agency personnel, donors and guests are most welcome. All events will be held in the main ballroom of the beautiful new Student Union building on the Hammond Campus. Persons who can donate silent auction items, share memorabilia, vignettes of experiences and stories of milestones, as well as provide information about reaching alumni are encouraged to contact Sandra Williams in the Southeastern School of Nursing Office at 985-549-3772. Additional information is available on the school’s website at: www.southeastern.edu/nursing Ticket ordering and memorabilia information for the event are available at the following website: https://connect.southeastern.edu/son50
A 50th Anniversary Planning Committee has been developing the event for the past several months under the direction of Dr. Ann Carruth, Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Southeastern. Nursing alumni, past and current faculty and staff, and representatives of affiliating clinical agencies have all been involved in plans to create a uniquely memorable event. Retired Deans Donnie Booth and Ellienne Tate are researching the history of the School of Nursing, along with input from many others, including Dr. Barbara Moffett, also a retired nursing program dean. A document with highlights of the Nursing Program’s development is planned along with recognition of the accomplishments of fifty distinguished nursing alumni from both the baccalaureate and graduate programs. The Southeastern Alumni Association and the Office of Public Information have also been significantly involved during this planning process. The Advisory Planning Committee wishes to contact all School of Nursing alumni, especially class presidents, in order to reach as many graduates as possible. Additionally, graduates, faculty, and others with historical memorabilia are encouraged to contact the School of Nursing to share materials for a display. A silent auction is planned, along with presentation of commemorative artwork, and materials related to the School’s ongoing development during the past half century.
This gala anniversary celebration promises to be an exciting, entertaining, and professionally memorable event. It will especially honor the graduates and all those who have contributed to the development of an exemplary Louisiana nursing program over the past five decades.
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Ramie Miller, MSN, RN, CNORLouisiana Council of AORN Chapters – Treasurer
On July 12th, 2014, the Louisiana Council of AORN Chapters met for their annual elections and a communion with members from around the state, representing perioperative nurses on the local Chapter level. The LCAC liaises and a provides a regional arm to the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (a large non-profit membership association based in Denver, Colorado), to bring the most current standards, research, legislation, and
Perioperative Nurses are Leading Changehas the opportunity to recognize these valuable contributions at the chapter level. The Baton Rouge Chapter of AORN recently won the Bronze Chapter of the Year award at the 2014 Annual AORN Conference and Expo, in Chicago, IL. This award recognizes chapters which achieved professional and personal growth by offering educational programs; inspiring students interested in the perioperative field; promoting the value of AORN membership; and seeking to increase public awareness of perioperative nursing by involvement in community activities.
AORNmeets the first Thursday of everymonth at 6:30at Woman’s Hospital. The next chapter meeting will be Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Woman’s Hospital @ 100 Woman’sWay starting at 6:30 pm in conference room 1-3.The topics will be on Nursing Issues Behind the Closed Doors and Taking Safety in Your Own Hands.
The 2014-2015 Louisiana Council of AORN Chapters Board is:
Kristy Simmons – ChairCarrie Thomson – Chair/ElectBarbara Friscia – SecretaryRamie Miller – Treasurer
AORN of Baton Rouge Chapter 1904 - Bronze Chapter of the Year Winners
Louisiana Council of AORN Chapters
AORN of New Orleans Chapter 1902-2014/15 Board of Directors
perioperative nursing education to Louisiana perioperative nurses, leaders, and managers. Louisiana AORN members also provide educational support to sister organizations, like the LASN (Louisiana Association of Student Nurses), and legislative support to the LANP (Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners), with the goal of staying positively connected within the community to support positive change in healthcare.
AORN’s network of over 300 chapters nationwide provides local members with a valuable connection to peers. Through the Chapter Excellence Awards program, AORN
The Baton Rouge Chapter of AORN recently elected and installed new officers for the 20114-2015 year. They are as follows:
President Ms. Kristy P. Simmons, MSN, RN, CNOR Woman’s Hospital
President Elect Pollie A. Harris, RNC Woman’s Hospital
Vice President Karen F. Smith, BS, RN, CNOR
Secretary Annette F. Savoy, RN,BSN Woman’s Hospital
Treasurer Jessica P. Sonnier, RN,BSN Baton Rouge Area
Board Julie C. Allen, RN Surgical Specialty Centre
Board Mrs. Mary B. Bacot, RN, CNOR
Board Sue B. Bowers, RN,MHA,CNOR
Board Barbara B. Friscia, RN,BSN,CNOR Woman’s Hospital
Board Mrs. Stephanie K. Powers, RN,BSN
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by Dr. Debra Shelton, EdD, APRN-CNS, CNE, ANEF
Fall is upon us this month. I think this is my favorite time of the year. SCAP has been very busy over the last three months. We approved several provider units using the 2013 ANCC criteria. I was in Little Rock with Dr. Debra Jeffs (ARNA) providing a continuing education activity on Providing a Quality CNE Program – about 40 individuals attended the activity. And Diane Graham-Webb (LSNA), Nancy Darland (LSNA) and I traveled to Monroe to do the same program to 12 individuals attending. We are working on doing the program October 2014 in south Louisiana either in New Orleans or Lafayette. Anyone interested in hosting us? Diane, Nancy and I are looking at dates. I will also be attending the ARNA Fall Convention in October to present an update on continuing nursing education.
Some news from ANCC — Received July 10, 2014 — It is with great pleasure that ANCC announces the promotion of Dr. Kathy Chappell to the position of Vice President, Accreditation and Research. Kathy joined American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in 2010 as the director of the Accreditation Program and is credited with leading its dramatic turn-around. She has more
South Central Accreditation Program Newsthan 25 years of experience including clinical practice as critical care nurse; hospital administration and system strategic planning; and quality management in support of professional nursing practice.
In her new role, Kathy is responsible for the Institute for Credentialing Research and the Accreditation Programs including Primary Accreditation of continuing nursing education for providers and approvers, Joint Accreditation of organizations providing interprofessional continuing education, accreditation of courses validating nursing skills and skill sets (Nursing Skills Competency Program), and accreditation of residency and fellowship programs for registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses (Practice Transition Accreditation Program™). Research ensures that the standards for all programs have a strong evidence base, are applied consistently, and without discrimination.
Kathy is in-demand as a speaker and an accomplished author. She is a board member for the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions, and since 2012 served as a reviewer for its William Campbell Felch Award for Outstanding Research in Continuing Education (CE). She is also a member of the Conjoint Committee on Continuing Education.
Kathy received her baccalaureate in nursing with distinction from the University of Virginia and her masters of science in advanced clinical nursing from George Mason University. She completed her doctorate in nursing at George Mason University in February 2014.
Outcome Measures – I have received several questions about outcome measures for Provider Units. I am providing a suggested list of outcome measures for the organization and nursing professional development.
Provider Unit Professional Development
Cost savings for customersCost savings for Provider UnitVolume of participants in educational activitiesVolume of educational activities providedSatisfaction of staff and volunteersSatisfaction of learnersSatisfaction of facultyChange in format of CNE activities to meet the needs of learners Change in operations to achieve strategic goalsOperational improvementsQuality/cost measuresTurnover/vacancy for Provider Unit staff and volunteersProfessional development opportunities for staff and volunteers
Professional practice behaviorsLeadership skillsCritical thinking skillsNurse competencyHigh-quality care based on best available evidenceImprovement in nursing practiceImprovement in patient outcomesImprovement in nursing care delivery
Annual Reports – The SCAP Annual Report will be sent to all Approved Provider Units and anyone that has had an Individual Education Activity approved during 2014. The document is an excel form asking for information on dates presented, contact hours awarded, attendance, commercial support and sponsorship. Also, Provider Units will need to notify SCAP of any changes in the organization, annual goals, nurse planners, complaints received by participants, etc. We will send out the form early in 2015. In addition to the annual reporting needed, we will be doing some Interim Monitoring of the Provider Units. You may be asked to send an Activity File, a CE certificate, brochure, or some other document from an activity. As an approver, we have to ensure that the Provider Units are following ANCC Criteria year round.
Summative Evaluations – all activities done as IEAs or by Provider Units need a summative evaluation completed. After tallying the evaluations for an activity, the planning committee needs to analyze the activity. Were the objectives met? How were the speakers? Did a speaker cancel? Were there any problems with the activity? Look at any issues with doing the activity. If you repeated the activity, would you do anything differently? All activity files need this document.
Boundary rule for Approved Providers from ANCC (email from Kathy Chappel - May 22, 2014)
The boundary rule applies to approved providers only, not individual activity applicants. An organization must apply to ANCC if more than 50% of its activities are
SCAP Corner
marketed to nurses in multiple noncontiguous regions, regardless of the marketing method (Internet, flyers, print advertisement or similar). The actual audience make up (from local or multiple regions) does not determine whether the organization must apply to ANCC. How the organization markets its activities is the determining factor. The audience make up, however, may provide evidence for the Accredited Approver in order to make an appropriate decision. The marketing method also does not determine whether an organization must apply to ANCC, but may provide additional evidence. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Debra Shelton at [email protected]
Revenue received from exhibit space or advertising (Director’s Update from ANCC July 7, 2014)
Revenue received from exhibit space or advertising that does not support continuing nursing educational activities awarding ANCC contact hours is not commercial support or sponsorship. Revenue that does support continuing nursing educational activities awarding ANCC contact hours that and is provided by a commercial interest organization is reported as commercial support. Revenue that does support continuing nursing educational activities awarding ANCC contact hours that and is provided by a non-commercial interest organization is reported as sponsorship.
Annual CE Symposium sponsored by ANCC July 16 in Orlando, FL.
I attended the annual symposium this year. The program is done annual to highlight changes in continuing education and innovative ideas and strategies for providing ANCC approved continuing nursing education. The
titles of this year’s sessions were: Practice, Feedback, and Transfer in Effective CNE – focusing on techniques of practice, feedback and transfer for adult learners to learn and retain information; Evaluating Outcomes: More Evidence of Success – focused on one SNAs process in stimulating providers to embrace outcomes as a crucial aspect of their programming; Telling Your Story – addressed competencies for nursing professional development specialist (hospital educators, etc.) in sharing knowledge and skills, disseminating research findings, and advance the profession through sharing and participating; Journey to the Center of CE: a Flipped Classroom Learning Experience – the flipped classroom is a new model for learning which focuses on participants reading, watching videos, etc., prior to class and using the class time more effectively for application of concepts ; and The “Un” Session as a “Fun” Session – this session was out to turn the concept of a formal educational session into an unscripted, attendee-driven learning opportunity. In the next decade, nursing continuing education will be changing. Concerns are being expressed that the current CE process does not address the competencies of the nursing professional.
That’s it for this quarter. If you have any questions about providing a CE program or becoming an approved provider unit go to our web page – www.arlascap.org or email us at [email protected]
Congratulate the following Louisiana South Central Accreditation Program
Approved Provider Units!They have successfully completed their
application process and will continue to give quality CNE’s for another 3 years.
Baptist Community Ministries, The McFarland Institute Congregational
Wellness Division
Lakeview Regional Medical Center
Rapides Regional Medical Center
Home Care Association of Louisiana
North Oaks Health System
Ochsner Health System, Nursing Professional Development
St. Elizabeth, Professional Development Department
West Jefferson Medical Center
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini
Lafayette General Medical Center CNE Provider Unit
Touro Infirmary, Organizational Learning & Effectiveness
University Health Shreveport, Hospital Education and Standards
September, October, November 2014 Pelican News • Page 9
All Individual Nominees must be a registered nurse in Louisiana, or a retired registered nurse who practiced in Louisiana.
Please note there are additional requirements for the Hall of Fame nominees. Hall of Fame nominees will be notified prior to the event whether or not they are selected for induction into the Hall of Fame. All other nominees for awards will be announced at the Gala.
All applications are limited to 10 pages. A resume or vitae is NOT included in 10 page count. A resume or vitae is not required as part of the application. The nomination page is not counted in the 10 page count.
All Individual Nominations must include:• Numberofyearsinpracticeasaregisterednurse.• Allacademicdegrees.• Allcurrentnationallyrecognizednursingcertifications.• Currentpositionandyearsinposition.
In addition it is suggested that additional information be added as appropriate:
• ParticipationinprofessionalnursingorganizationsincludingLSNA.Participationin work related professional activities such as Policy & Procedure Committee, Nursing Leadership Council, Recruitment committee, and other specific committee and council work; including whether participation was as a member or chair. Participation in other professional organizations such as Sigma Theta Tau, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, etc.
• ParticipationinvolunteerCivic,Community,andFaith-basedrelatedorganizations.
• Impactonthenursingprofessioninthestate:promotesandadvancesnursing,supports colleagues, collaborates with other health care professionals, has made a difference in outcomes for colleagues and patients.
Please comment on and give examples of the SPECIFIC AWARD CRITERIA: nominee’s achievements/accomplishments in relation to the specific award for which he/she is nominated.
Hall of FameThis prestigious award recognizes a Registered Nurse’s lifelong commitment to the
profession of nursing and its impact on the health and/or social history of the state of Louisiana. The Registered Nurse who has practiced in Louisiana for at least 10 years and has achieved national prominence will be considered on an individual basis. Up to three nurses may be inducted per year. Hall of Fame inductees may be living or deceased.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. preparation in a formal nursing program, activities related to lifelong learning,
and significant length of practice as a registered nurse,2. participation in LSNA/ANA and other professional organizations,3. demonstrated leadership which has affected Louisiana citizen’s health and/or
nursing’s social history,4. lifelong contribution to nursing practice, education, administration, research,
economics, or literature,5. and enduring achievement, having value beyond the nominee’s lifetime
Registered Nurse of the YearThis award honors the registered nurse best exemplifying the art and science of
nursing practice during the previous year.Award Criteria—please address the following:1. consistent demonstration of the art and science of nursing,2. impact on organizational, local, or statewide healthcare and nursing,3. participation in LSNA/ANA and/or other professional nursing organizations.4. evidence of continuing education and lifelong learning, and5. evidence of mentoring others in the profession of registered nursing.
Clinical Practice Nurse of the YearThis award recognizes a registered nurse consistently delivering and fostering
exemplary direct patient care as a primary nursing role. Award Criteria—please address the following:1. ability to demonstrate use of clinical expertise and interpersonal/communication
skills to deliver excellence in patient care,2. impact on clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction through application of
nursing knowledge,3. ability to use leadership skills and quality measures to initiate improvement in
patient care processes, 4. examples of recognition of care and expertise by patients, and5. evidence of participation in professional organizations and/or lifelong learning.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse of the YearThis award honors an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensed in Louisiana
for outstanding direct patient care. This category includes: Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwives, Nurse Anesthetists, and Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. Demonstration of advanced clinical expertise and interpersonal/communication
skills to improve patient outcomes,2. impact on wellness to a population of patients,
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3. use of leadership skills and quality measures to advance an area of nursing practice,
4. examples of recognition of care and expertise by patients, and
5. evidence of participation in LSNA/ANA and other professional organizations.
Clinical Nurse Researcher of the YearThis award recognizes a clinically focused registered
nurse who had led significant formal or informal nursing research leading to an improvement in direct patient care. (Full time academicians are not eligible for this award).
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. develops and implements a research protocol(s)
that focuses on patient outcomes or clinical quality.
2. translates specific research findings into meaningful and valuable clinical practice change(s).
3. disseminates research findings outside of the organizational structure.
4. demonstrates the ability to secure funding to conduct or implement research as needed.
5. Evidence of participation in LSNA/ANA and other professional organizations.
Clinical Nurse Educator of the Year (Hospital-based, primary role)
This award is given to an outstanding Clinical nurse educator involved in formal staff development, competency development and education, and nursing continuing education program in a hospital based in Louisiana.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. impact on nursing outcomes for the hospital that
were a direct reflection of onsite clinical nursing education,
2. excellence in classroom presentation and competency demonstration and validation,
3. excellence in clinical expertise and nurse educator competencies,
4. participation in LSNA/ANA and/or professional nursing, professional development, or educational organizations, and
5. evidence of mentoring nurses to the profession of nursing at an organization, including measurement outcomes related to nursing retention and turnover.
Outstanding Nurse ResearcherThis award recognizes a registered nurse who has led
significant formal or informal nursing research which has impacted healthcare or the community.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. demonstrated research capabilities related to
appropriate study design and completion,2. impact of research on profession or community,3. ability to promote interest in nursing research,
including funding procurement as appropriate,4. description of completed or ongoing research
(within the last two years), and5. activities related to dissemination of nursing
research through publication and/or presentation.
Rookie of the YearThis award honors a registered nurse who, while
practicing for less than two years, exhibits awareness of the practice of nursing and professionalism while delivering nursing care.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. consistency of job experience since becoming a
registered nurse,2. comments from administrator/colleagues
regarding nominee’s professional growth,3. demonstration of the art and science of nursing,4. evidence of continuing development in clinical
reasoning, and 5. participation in professional organizations.
Registered Nurse Mentor of the YearThis award honors a registered nurse who assists a
nursing colleague to advance in the nursing profession.Award Criteria—please address the following:1. demonstration of professional behaviors and role
modeling,
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2. evidence of professional development of mentees and/or comments from employers, colleagues and mentees,
3. demonstration of professional awareness and strong interpersonal/communication skills,
4. demonstration of professional awareness, and5. participation in LSNA/ANA and other professional
organizations.
Nursing Administrator of the YearThis award recognizes a registered nurse who serves
in a key nursing leadership role, administers the business/patient care activities of a health organization, and/or who manages other personnel.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. evidence of excellence in nursing practice within
the healthcare agency,2. use of leadership skills, quality measures, and
evidence-based initiatives to improve nursing practice,
3. demonstration of mentoring and nursing development,
4. demonstration of personal and organizational commitment to lifelong learning, and
5. participation in LSNA/ANA and other professional organizations.
Outstanding Community Achievement by a Registered Nurse
This award recognizes achievement of outstanding community service by a registered nurse.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. demonstration of leadership in volunteer
community activities (school, church, etc.),2. demonstration of significant accomplishment for
the community,3. impact on the health and welfare of the community
or its citizens,4. comments from the organizations or the citizens
served and 5. participation in LSNA/ANA and other professional
organizations.
Nursing Educator of the Year (Faculty, School of Nursing)
This award is given to an outstanding nurse educator involved in formal undergraduate or graduate nursing program based in Louisiana.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. impact on students entering the profession or
seeking a higher degree in nursing,2. excellence in classroom presentation and educator
competencies,3. excellence in clinical expertise,4. participation in LSNA/ANA and/or professional
nursing or educational organizations, and 5. evidence of mentoring students to the profession
of nursing, including participation in nursing organizations.
Nursing School Administrator of the YearThis award recognizes a registered nurse who is
responsible for the administration of a school of nursing or division within a school of nursing.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. evaluation comments of students2. comments of faculty colleagues3. significant accomplishments for the school of
nursing administered by nominee4. evidence of innovative leadership5. participation in professional organizations
Organizational Award Criteria:
In addition to the “award criteria information” below, please include for all Organizational Nominees:
• Lengthoftimeorganizationhasbeeninbusiness.• Historyoftheorganization.• Descriptionoftheorganization’smostsignificant
contribution to the healthcare industry/nursing profession.
Please comment on and give examples of the organization’s achievements/accomplishments in relation to the specific award.
Nursing School of the Year – Entry into Practice Programs
This award recognizes a school of nursing offering formal education for entry into practice as a registered nurse.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. school of nursing commitment to selecting and
educating future nurses,2. NCLEX-RNfirst-timepassrateforimmediate
two-year reporting periods, 3. examples of innovation in nursing education,4. percentage of full-time and part-time faculty who
are members of LSNA/ANA and related activities,5. and percentage of enrolled nursing students who
are members of LASN and activities of the student organization.
Nursing School of the Year – Advanced Practice and Higher degree Programs
This award recognizes a school of nursing offering formal education for registered nurses interested in advanced nursing practice roles and higher education in nursing.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. description of the advanced practice and higher
degree programs offered,2. number of program graduates for past two-year
period, 3. advanced practice certification first-time pass rates
for immediate two-year reporting periods,4. examples of innovation in nursing education, 5. percentage of students and faculty who are
members of LSNA/ANA and other professional nursing organizations and related activities.
Outstanding Employer or Facility of the Year (Other than Hospital)
This award recognizes an employer of registered nurses that demonstrates recognition for professional nursing and innovation in leadership.
Award Criteria—please address the following:
1. outcome measures of professional nursing growth within the facility,
2. specific examples of organizational initiatives supportive of nursing practice,
3. evidence of RN professional development,4. examples of RN recognition within the
organization, and5. recognition of support for nursing participation in
professional organizations.
Hospital of the Year (60 beds or fewer) and Hospital of the Year (61 beds to 160 beds)and Hospital of the Year (161 or greater)
This award recognizes a hospital employer of registered nurses that demonstrates recognition of professional nursing and innovation in leadership in the described licensed bed categories.
Award Criteria—please address the following:1. Innovation through nursing leadership and
management within the hospital, 2. specific examples of organizational initiatives
supportive of nursing practice, 3. evidence of RN decision making and participation
in management decisions,4. examples of recognition of RN achievements
within the organization, and5. recognition of support for nursing participation in
professional nursing organizations.
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District News
Karen Moody, PhD, RNC, 2014 BRDNA President
The Baton Rouge District has had a busy year, highlighted by the 25th anniversary of the Annual Celebrate Nursing Awards Banquet. The banquet was held onMay6,atBoudreaux’sReceptionHallinBatonRouge,and over 300 people attended. Twenty-six nurses were honored for their outstanding service to the citizens of the 7 parishes comprising the Baton Rouge District. Also honored was Dr. Wanda Spurlock, Southern University School of Nursing, who received the Helen Johnson Cremeens Excellence in Teaching Award. Two nurses, Cynthia York and Antigua Smart, received $1000 Edith LoBue Memorial Scholarships to help with their pursuit of higher degrees (see accompanying photos). The district is grateful to all sponsors who supported the banquet, and to all committee members who worked so hard to make it a success. We look forward to continuing the year by offering at least 2 continuing nursing education programs at meetings beginning in August, and to reaching out to area schools of nursing and hospitals in our ongoing effort to increase membership and service for all nurses in the District VII area.
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Past presidents of the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association were recognized at the 25th Celebrate Nursing Banquet May 5, 2014 at Boudreaux’s in Baton Rouge. From the left: Barbara Hyde, Barbara Biletnikoff, Karen Loden, Staci Anderson, JoeAnn Clark, current president Karen Moody, Cindi York, Jackie Hill and Georgia LaCour. Antiqua Smart, MSN, was presented an
Edith Lobue Educational Scholarship by Dr. Cynthia Prestholdt at the 25th Celebrate Nursing Banquet held May 5, 2014.
Cynthia York, MSN, received an Edith Lobue Educational Scholarship by Dr. Cynthia Prestholdt, May 5, 2014.
The scholarships are funded by the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association. Both recipients are doctoral candidates.
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District News
by Patricia A. La Brosse, APRN-BC LSNA District IV President
As in the 14 previous years, District IV again recognized 25 outstanding registered nurses in the 7-parish Acadiana area. The honorees were selected via blind review process by a committee of peers because their courage, stamina, and compassion have made a difference in the lives of the populations they have chosen to serve. These special nurses were chosen because they exemplify concern for humanity and dedication to the profession of nursing through direct care of patients or in mentoring other nurses.
The event was held at the Petroleum Club in Lafayette with over 250 guests in attendance. Dr. Denise Danna, Associate Dean for Professional Practice, Community Service & Advanced Nursing Practice, LSUHSC School of Nursing, served as Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening. Greetings from the LSNA Board of Directors were presented by Dr. Carllene MacMillan, Association Vice-President. Honorees were presented recognition certificates, commemorative pins, and gift bags filled with “goodies” from area contributors. Student scholarships were awarded to two graduating seniors: the Celina Haynie Leadership Award- David Savoie – LSU Eunice and the Effie Logan Community Service Award- Kristen Gilbert – University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Kimberly Benoit Malbrough, RN, ASNOur Lady of Lourdes
Regional Medical Center Ortho/Neuro/
Stroke Unit – Staff Nurse &
Preceptor
Jonathan Manning, BSN, CCRN
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical
Center - ICU Charge Nurse &
Preceptor
Michael Melder, RN, BSN
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical
Center, ICU – Staff Nurse
Bonnie McNeil Pierce, RN, BSN
Lourdes Physician Group
Office of Dr. Anjum Asad – Office Nurse
Karen Primeaux, RN, BS
Lafayette Surgical Hospital, PACU
DISTRICT IV 15 Years of Celebrating Nursing Excellence
Mandy Rainey, RN, MSN, FNP-BCUniversity Hospital and Clinics (UHC)
Nurse Practitioner – Infectious Diseases
Margaret Seidl, RN, BSN, CBIST
Acadiana Brain Injury Center
Director of Nursing
Vickie Simon, RN, BC, ANDAcadiana Area Human
Services District - Joseph Henry Tyler Behavioral Health Clinic – Patient
Care Coordinator Clozaril, Lab/Injection &
Wellness Clinics
Joshua Thibodeaux, RN, AND
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical
Center - ER Charge Nurse &
Preceptor
Mary Thomas, RN, BSNIberia & St. Martin Parish Health Units Nursing Supervisor
Kirsty Byrd, RN, MSNLafayette General Medical Center, Interventional
Radiology – Radiology Nurse
Alison Simon Copas, RN, BSN
Heart Hospital of Lafayette, Coumadin Suites – Staff Nurse
Christine Gary Daigle, BSN, CCRN, TNCCHeart Hospital of
Lafayette - Nursing Informatics, Preceptor,
Resource Nurse, Supervisor
Susan N. Dutsch-Bohl, RN, MSN, FNP-C
LSUHSC School of Medicine - Medicine
Clinic – Geriatric Program - Nurse
Practitioner
April Ebeling, CCRN, BSN
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical
Center - ICU
Billie Ferguson, RN, BSN, OCN
Cancer Center of Acadiana at LGMC -
Infusion Center - Staff Nurse
Ray J. Frederick, RN, ADN, AD
Communication Technology
Lafayette General Health – Clinical
Analyst
Ashlee Paige Howard, RN, BSN
Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital - Quality Analyst and Clinical IT Architect
Earlene K. Ally, RNCancer Center of
Acadiana at LGMC – Patient Navigator
Katherine B. Ardoin, RN, MSN, CNE
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette -
Nursing Instructor
Ann Autrey, RN, ADN, CCRN
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center ICU – Unit
Educator
Glen A. Berard, RN, BSN
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical
Center - ICU Staff Nurse &
Preceptor
Emilie T. Boudreaux, APRN, ANP-BC
University Hospital & Clinics
Nurse Practitioner - Infectious Disease
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Shelley M. Broussard, RN, BSN, LLF
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District IV Participates in Community
Health Fairby Patricia A. La Brosse
As part of community outreach effort, LSNA District IV will participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a Community Health Fair to be held 7-11 a.m. on October 18, 2014 at Dauterive Hospital in New Iberia, LA. Other participating organizations and agencies include: Acadiana Black Nurses Association; Office of Public Health; and Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette. Additional involvement is being sought from local student nurse programs, the New Iberia Diabetic Kitchen, NAMI, Council on Aging, and area vendors.
Target audiences are young adults, middle age adults, and elders. Plans to date include the provision of numerous health screenings, including blood pressure checks, BMI, cholesterol, and glucose. In addition, information will be presented on nutrition, mental wellness, women’s health, and men’s health. Door prizes will be given away throughout the morning.
Right: Jackie Hebert, District IV Vice-PresidentLeft front to back: GraciAna Breaux, Acadiana Black Nurses Association Treasurer; Carolyn Boudreaux, Legacy Medical Group, and Theresa Freyou, Chief Nursing Officer, Dauterive Hospital.
District News
Governor jindal Reappoints
District IV President to Acadiana Area
Human Services Districtby Jacqueline L. Hebert, RN,
MSN, ACNS-BC, CCRNDistrict IV Vice-President
Patricia A. La Brosse, PMHCNS-BC, President of LSNA District IV, has been appointed to serve a second term on the Board of Directors for the Acadiana Area Human Services District (AAHSD). The Human Services District was created by the Louisiana State Legislature to provide administration, management, and operation of behavioral health (addictive disorders and mental health) and developmental disabilities services to the residents of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, and St. Landry, St. Martin, and Vermilion parishes. Within this area, AAHSD operates sites in Crowley, Lafayette, New Iberia, Opelousas, and Ville Platte.
The mission of the Acadiana Area Human Services District is to increase public awareness of, and to provide access for, individuals with behavioral health and developmental disabilities to integrated community based services while promoting wellness, recovery and independence through education and the choice of a broad range of programmatic and community resources. To this end, a comprehensive system of care is offered which provides research-based prevention, early intervention, and treatment and recovery support services directly and through community collaborations.
Ms. La Brosse is employed as an Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist at University Hospital and Clinics in Lafayette, LA. A member of several professional organizations, she has served in local, state and national positions including ten consecutive years in various offices on the Board of Directors for the Louisiana State Nurses Association. Along with her service to the nursing profession, Ms. La Brosse is regular volunteer at the local behavioral health clinic.
Submitted by: Georgia Johnson, NDNA [email protected]
(985) 640-5613
ELECTION: Our newly elected officers are: Pres.-Georgia Johnson, V.P.-Lisa Sharp, Secretary-Allison Maestri, Treasurer-Mary Beth Burkhard, Historian-Terry Joseph. Board Members-Janice Augustine, Sue DeLaune, Liz McHugh, Willa Stewart, Beverly Sheridan, Regina Runfalo.
Nursing Grant: The Dr. Helen Dunn nursing grant was awarded to Hannah Ford, student nurse at Southeastern. The award was renamed in honor of Dr. Dunn, former Dean of LSU School of Nursing, who was an active participant and member of the Board of Directors of NDNA for decades. The grant is eligible to students enrolled in a nursing program and residing in Washington or St. Tammany Parish.
AWARDS: The District is preparing for the 2014 Annual Award Program. Each year the NDNA recognizes local Registered Nurses that are nominated for outstanding nursing care. Nominations may be submitted by a:
• Student Nurse that wants to recognize aninstructor or staff nurse as a mentor
• PatientforwhomtheRNhasprovidedexceptionalcare
• Family that is thankful for the care provided totheir loved one by a RN
• Peer that is grateful for the contribution of aRNco-worker
• Manager that appreciates the dedication of a RNemployee
• Facility that wishes to acknowledge thecommitment to service of a RN
The nominee must reside or work in Washington or St. Tammany Parish and be currently licensed and employed as a Registered Nurse. Nominees will be recognized at anAward Program to be held: 6:30PM, September 23rd,2014, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington, La. For further information on nominations, to obtain a nomination form or to register for the program, contact: NDNA@(985)643-8719,or(985)641-5037
MEETINGS: TheNDNAmeets at 6PMon the thirdTuesday every other month (Jan., March. May, July, Sept, Nov.) to discuss relevant issues, network, select scholarship recipients, organize the Annual Awards Program, submit nomination for the Nightingale Awards, select representatives to attend State level events and receive education from local nurses. Visit us on Facebook @ Northshore District Nurses Association – Louisiana.
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NDNA Officers and Board Members. First Row (L to R) – Lisa Sharp, Mary Beth Burkhard, Liz McHugh, Allison Maestri, Terry Joseph, Back Row (L to R) – Georgia Johnson, Janice Augustine, Willa Stewart. Not Pictured – Sue DeLaune, Beverly Sheridan, Regina Runfalo.
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