The Official Publication of the Maryland Nurses Association A State Nurses Association, Representing Maryland’s Professional Nurses Since 1904. Issue 4 • August, September, October 2016 • Quarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 88,000 RNs and LPNs in Maryland • Volume 17 News and Journal current resident or Presort Standard US Postage PAID Permit #14 Princeton, MN 55371 School of Nursing News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 113th Annual Convention ..................... 8-10 2016 MNA Annual Awards ......................11 Nursing Foundation of Maryland ............... 12-13 Nurses Unite and Legislators Respond: Part II House Bill 104 Signed by Governor Hogan ..............14 American Nurses Association ................... 16 2016 Maryland Action Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 District News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Coppin Alumni Receives Baltimore Magazine Excellence Award .......................... 20 Getting a Handle on the Nurse Faculty Shortage: We Need Your Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Membership ............................... 23 Inside this Issue... PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Kathy Ogle I find it hard to believe that the summer has flown by so quickly, and we find ourselves about to meet with many other colleagues at the annual Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) Convention. The planning committee has been working hard to make this an exciting one with a theme of “Every Nurse a Leader.” The commitment to leadership remains strong in our organization as illustrated at the American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly this past June. Janice Hoffman and Rosemary Mortimer admirably represented all Maryland nurses by voting for members of ANA Board of Directors and giving input into topics such as patient/family input into safe care and substance use disorder in nursing. Input from the nurses gathered at the membership assembly will be used to help develop position papers on these and other important topics. At the assembly, MNA member and former president Patricia Travis was reelected as secretary of the ANA Board of Directors. Congratulations to Pat! The topic of elections reminds me that we will all be voting in what has become an interesting national election cycle very soon. I urge you to remember that the voice of nurses is important, as our country, state and local governments move forward with issues that affect not only nurses but health care. No matter your political leanings or beliefs please vote this November for candidates you believe will best support nurses and health care. As the largest group of health care professionals, elected officials need to hear our voices. At the ANA assembly every nurse was encouraged to give feedback to the Veterans Health Administration (VA) regarding the pending change to allow all advanced practice nurses (APRN) at the VA to practice to their full scope and education. The deadline for giving comments to the Veterans Health Administration about this proposed changed was July 25, so I hope that all nurses took that time to go to the ANA web site and give comments to support this needed change. ANA President Pam Cipriano was a voice for APRN in print and on several news programs as she clarified misconceptions about the role and skills of APRN. The ANA and MNA are part of a campaign to assure that information about every member is up to date; and is requesting that you review your personal information and make changes if necessary. Important issues such as the VA change and legislative changes in Maryland must reach members in a timely manner, so you have the opportunity to give comments and to support or not support issues as they arise. If you have any questions about how to update your information, please visit the MNA or ANA home page. The MNA offices have moved to a new home, and we have a new phone number. That information is available in this newsletter; so please update information in your smart phone. I look forward to seeing all of you at the MNA annual convention in October at the Maritime Institute. Come to learn, share, network, and enjoy time with nurses from across Maryland as we show how every nurse is a leader! Kathy Ogle Dear Nurses, Congratulations on being a member of the most trusted profession!! Although, nurse’s week has come and gone, a copy of the proclamation signed by Governor Hogan to start the 2016 Nurses Week is below: MNA Wishes All Nurses: A Happy Belated Nurses Week May 2016 Maryland Nurses Association Has a New Address and Phone Number Our new address is: 6 Park Center Court, Suite 212 Owings Mills, MD 21117 Our new phone numbers are: 443-334-5110 Office 443-334-5109 Fax
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The Official Publication of the Maryland Nurses AssociationA State Nurses Association, Representing Maryland’s Professional Nurses Since 1904.
Issue 4 • August, September, October 2016 • Quarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 88,000 RNs and LPNs in Maryland • Volume 17
I find it hard to believe that the summer has flown by so quickly, and we find ourselves about to meet with many other colleagues at the annual Maryland N u r s e s A s s o c i a t i o n (MNA) Convention. The planning committee has been working hard to make this an exciting one with a theme of “Every Nurse a Leader.” The commitment to leadership remains strong in our organization as illustrated at the American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly this past June. Janice Hoffman and Rosemary Mortimer admirably represented all Maryland nurses by voting for members of ANA Board of Directors and giving input into topics such as patient/family input into safe care and substance use disorder in nursing. Input from the nurses gathered at the membership assembly will be used to help develop position papers on these and other important topics.
At the assembly, MNA member and former president Patricia Travis was reelected as secretary of the ANA Board of Directors. Congratulations to Pat! The topic of elections reminds me that we will all be voting in what has become an interesting national election cycle very soon. I urge you to remember that the voice of nurses is important, as our country, state and local governments move forward with issues that affect not only nurses but health care. No matter your political leanings or beliefs please vote this November for candidates you believe will best support nurses and health care. As the largest group of health care professionals, elected officials need to hear our voices.
At the ANA assembly every nurse was encouraged to give feedback to the Veterans Health Administration (VA) regarding the pending change to allow all advanced practice nurses (APRN) at the VA to practice to their full scope and education. The deadline for giving comments to the Veterans Health Administration about this proposed changed was July 25, so I hope
that all nurses took that time to go to the ANA web site and give comments to support this needed change. ANA President Pam Cipriano was a voice for APRN in print and on several news programs as she clarified misconceptions about the role and skills of APRN.
The ANA and MNA are part of a campaign to assure that information about every member is up to date; and is requesting that you review your personal information and make changes if necessary. Important issues such as the VA change and legislative changes in Maryland must reach members in a timely manner, so you have the opportunity to give comments and to support or not support issues as they arise. If you have any questions about how to update your information, please visit the MNA or ANA home page. The MNA offices have moved to a new home, and we have a new phone number. That information is available in this newsletter; so please update information in your smart phone. I look forward to seeing all of you at the MNA annual convention in October at the Maritime Institute. Come to learn, share, network, and enjoy time with nurses from across Maryland as we show how every nurse is a leader!
Kathy Ogle Dear Nurses,
Congratulations on being a member of the most trusted profession!! Although, nurse’s week has come and gone, a copy of the proclamation signed by Governor Hogan to start the 2016 Nurses Week is below:
MNA Wishes All Nurses: A Happy Belated
Nurses Week May 2016
Maryland Nurses Association Has a New Address and Phone Number
Our new address is:6 Park Center Court, Suite 212
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Our new phone numbers are:443-334-5110 Office443-334-5109 Fax
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Pictured from left to right (MHEC-FAC): Dr. Kenneth Kerr, Vice Chair; Dr. Nayna Philipsen,
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On June 14 the “gavel” for Chair of the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Faculty Advisory Council (FAC) passed from Dr. Nicole Dombrowski Risser of Towson University to Nayna Philipsen, JD, PhD, RN, of Coppin State University.
The FAC represent faculty from all segments of higher education in Maryland. It is one of four statutory advisory councils that meet regularly for the purpose of reviewing matters related to developing and implementing policies that affect higher education in Maryland referred to it by the Commission or the Secretary, and making reports and recommendations to the Commission about matters that particularly concern faculty in Maryland. The FAC During the 2015-2016 academic year the FAC submitted recommendations regarding General Education requirements and adjunct faculty.
Pictured above are the 2016-2017 FAC leadership: Dr. Kenneth Kerr (of FCC, representing Non-metropolitan Community Colleges), Vice Chair; Dr. Nayna Philipsen (CSU, representing CSU and UB), Chair; and Angelique Cook-Hayes (BCCC, representing Baltimore Metropolitan Area Community Colleges), Secretary. Dr. Philipsen is also the President of MNA District 2 and a former MNA Board member.
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The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) has been ranked No. 1 by College Choice for its master’s in nursing program. The school was also recently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the country’s No. 1 nursing master’s program and No. 2 DNP program, and by QS World University as the No. 2 nursing school in the world.
“It is gratifying and encouraging to see our school consistently placed among the top institutions for nursing education,” says Dean Patricia Davidson, PhD, MEd, RN, FAAN. “For students, this emphasizes our commitment to excellence in education, and to our peers and community members, both locally and globally, it exemplifies our dedication to improving health through our practice, research, and service.”
The rankings, based on academic reputation, acceptance rate, tuition cost, and average graduate pay, are intended to help students understand each school’s program and determine which school
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Ranked No. 1 by College Choiceprovides the greatest return on investment. College Choice highlighted JHSON for its numerous track offerings, its low student-to-faculty ratio, and its high first-year salary among new graduates.
With pathways available to students who hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing and to those whose previous background is outside of the profession, JHSON’s master’s program offers flexibility and various specialty options. Students can tailor their advanced study to focus on gerontology, pediatric care, and health systems among others, pursue a dual degree in public health through the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, or earn a master’s degree in nursing through the MSN: Entry into Nursing option.
“The master’s degree at Hopkins is a starting point for some and a stepping stone for others, but for all it’s a way to learn the knowledge and skills needed to step into leadership positions and
influence change. We’re honored and humbled to again receive a high ranking for our program,” says Davidson.
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of Nursing is a globally-recognized leader in nursing education, research and practice and ranks #1 nationally among graduate schools of nursing and #2 for DNP programs, according to U.S. News & World Report. In addition, the school is ranked by QS World University as the No. 2 nursing school in the world and is named the “Most Innovative Nursing Graduate Program in the U.S” by Best Master of Science in Nursing Degrees. The school is #1 among nursing schools for Federal Research Grants and National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. For more information, visit http://www.nursing.jhu.edu/.
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Johns Hopkins School of Nursing To Offer a New Pathway to the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) announces a new pathway to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree that will prepare nurses at the highest level of nursing practice and provide a seamless progression to advance their roles and become leaders in health care.
Due to launch in 2017, pending MHEC approval, the new pathway is designed for nurses with a
bachelor of science in nursing or generalist master of science in nursing degree who will be prepared at the doctoral level for the advanced practice roles of nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. Through face-to-face and online courses, students can take classes with flexibility, receive hands-on clinical leadership training, and complete the option in a three- or four-year plan of study.
“We’ve seen so many new changes in health care delivery and nurses are stepping up to fill the global need for advanced care,” says Dean Patricia Davidson, PhD, MEd, RN, FAAN. “This new pathway to the DNP is important for the profession because it opens a wider door for nurses to enter in obtaining the knowledge and skills needed to tackle the most complex health care and system issues across the world.”
Ranked as the No. 2 DNP program by U.S. News & World Report in its first-ever DNP rankings, the JHSON’s current DNP option will continue to serve as the two-year “Executive DNP” route for actively practicing nurses with MSN degrees in specialty areas. To complete the degree, students use their expertise and the application of principles learned through the curriculum to develop, implement, and evaluate a DNP project. Many apply their project to their current nursing practice.
Through both pathways, DNP graduates will receive advanced knowledge and skills around population health, health disparities, chronic illness, clinical scholarship, illness prevention, and more, and will be prepared to improve outcomes, cut costs, and lead interprofessional teams. The DNP has seen tremendous growth in the U.S., and JHSON is actively broadening nurse engagement and creating ties across borders through its recently launched first-ever U.S. DNP cohort in Saudi Arabia.
“The DNP is a practice-focused degree that lays the foundation for executive nursing roles. This new pathway amplifies nursing’s reach in both education and practice,” says Davidson.
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University of Maryland School of Nursing Takes Pledge on Opioid Education as Announced at the White HouseCommitment is effort to combat prescription drug and opioid abuse in U.S.
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Baltimore, Md. – As part of academic nursing’s ongoing efforts to combat prescription drug and opioid abuse across the United States, the University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) is pleased to announce that it has committed to educating its advanced practice registered nursing (APRN) students on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.
The commitment was featured in a White House fact sheet as part of the White House Champions of Change event on Advancing Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery. Katherine Fornili, MPH, RN, CARN, assistant professor, represented the School at the event held on Friday, April 29.
“As a faculty member of the University of Maryland School of Nursing, and a certified addictions registered nurse, I am proud of our school for taking the pledge to educate all of our students about opioid use, abuse, and overdose,” Fornili said. “I am also pleased that we will be teaching our advanced practice nurses about safer opioid prescribing that is consistent with the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.”
The Obama Administration asked the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) member schools with APRN programs to partner on this initiative. UMSON recognizes that opioid abuse is a pressing public health crisis, and it is critical
that APRN students receive education on current standards.
“It is vitally important that we prepare our students to deal with emerging public health issues. Clearly, opioid abuse has become an epidemic in our country and threatens the health and well-being of thousands of individuals, their families, and our communities,” said UMSON Dean, Jane M. Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN. “In response to this, we have joined with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing to ensure that our advanced practice registered nursing students are educated and can do their part in combating the inappropriate use of prescription drugs and opioids.”
AACN’s president and CEO, Deborah Trautman, PhD, RN, FAAN, offered remarks at the White
House to recognize the 191 AACN member nursing schools that have taken this pledge.
“AACN is proud of the rapid response by our membership when the Administration called to help ensure future generations of providers who prescribe opioids for chronic pain are prepared for the critical work ahead,” said Dr. Trautman. “We commend academic nursing’s dedication to ensuring our nation’s future providers are prepared to address opioid abuse and overdose using best practices.”
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Coppin State University (CSU) Helene Fuld School of Nursing (HFSON) actively participates in responsive citizenship and social awareness by engaging nursing students in:
• Participationwithbroadercommunities• Understanding of society and commitment to
political and civic engagement;• Understanding and respecting the diversity of
people, ideas, communities and cultures; and the• Appreciation and awareness of environmental
issues and initiatives.
Coppin State University Students Participate in Community Service Initiative at Northwest Hospital:
“Movin’ to Good Health”
Catonsville: Winters Lane Festival-Increasing Health Awareness
Pictured above: Top row from left to right: A. McMahon, GN, A. Castro-Thomas, GN, K.
Pictured above from left to right: L. Cabbagestalk, GN, S. Moses, GN, K. Rattigan, GN, C. Wood, PhD, RN (MNA, D2,
2nd V. President), L. Marshall, GN, J. Bradford, GN.
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Over the past quarter, CSU nursing students participated in the Northwest Hospital Health Fair and the Catonsville, Winters Lane Festival. The Northwest Hospital Health Fair provided many health focused initiatives that were free to the public. Dance classes, health education, faith based activities, blood pressure screenings and a host of other health education activities that are offered by the hospital.
However, the Winters Lane Festival assisted the community by increasing their awareness on community resources. Every year during NeighborWorks Week, NeighborWorks America
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and its network of local organizations mobilize tens of thousands of volunteers, business people, neighbors, and local and national leaders in a week of neighborhood change and awareness. NeighborWorks Week is aimed at celebrating community spirit, with a focus on providing opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives, increase their health awareness and strengthen their communities.
The Winters Lane Festival connected neighbors to resources like counseling services, affordable health insurance, health education and blood pressure screenings, housing resources, and free civil legal aid. The initiative provided the needed resources to empower residents through philanthropy, biking and gardening, creative play, fresh locally grown food, and neighborhood history.
By participating in these community and service-based initiatives, Coppin State University Helene Fuld School of Nursing has provided nursing students with ongoing development of professional competence through continuous community participation and service learning experiences. Author: Charlotte M. Wood, PhD, MBA, RN (MNA, D2, 2nd V. President) can be contacted at [email protected].
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B a l t i m o r e , M d . – Vanessa P. Fahie, PhD, RN, assistant professor, University of Maryland School of Nu r s i ng ( U M SON ), has received a College Preparation Intervention Program grant from the Maryland Higher Education Commission. The $149,000 award is in support of the Maryland Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program.
In collaboration with Baltimore City Public Schools, UMSON will provide services to Edmondson-Westside and Frederick Douglass High School students and their families. The Exploring Health Profession Careers project will foster career awareness and exploration, college readiness, financial literacy, and increased parental involvement. Students and their families will also be exposed to diverse collegiate experiences on a health professions campus to help overcome the disparity in educational attainment and awareness of health professions career opportunities among low-income students.
“The achievement gap between students from high-income and low-income families has grown in recent years. This project addresses academic preparation, one of the strongest determinants of postsecondary success for students traditionally underrepresented in higher education,” Fahie said. “The rising inequality in K–12 achievement based on family income parallels growing disparities in college enrollment and completion between students from high-income and low-income families.”
Through this partnership, resources will be pooled to creatively develop a model program to reduce the obstacles that would prevent high school students, particularly African Americans interested in health professions, from graduating from high school and enrolling in college. The partnership will also increase communication between parents, teachers,
and administrators to identify career and educational goals.
“I want to applaud Dr. Fahie for her ongoing dedication to strengthening the School of Nursing’s collaboration with the Baltimore City Public Schools and for this latest program grant,” said UMSON Dean, Jane M. Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN. “Improving access for Baltimore City students to health profession careers is vital to the future of health care delivery in Maryland and to the health and well-being of our communities. Dr. Fahie brings tremendous creativity, energy, and wisdom to the task of dismantling barriers to high school graduation and entry into the health professions.”
Fahie Leading Collaboration Between University of Maryland School of Nursing and Baltimore City Public Schools
UMSON teaming up with Edmondson-Westside and Frederick Douglass High School students and families.
Vanessa P. Fahie
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9:15 – 9:25 AM Break/exhibitors 9:25 – 10:25 AM concurrent sessions 1
session 1A session 1B session 1c session 1DLeading Care Through Sexual and Gender Sensitivity Education
Sara E. Groff, BSN, RN, CMSRN
Michael Clarke, MBA, RN, NEA-BC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Medical Cannabis in Maryland
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Gail Schoolden, DNP, APRN-CNS, CPEN
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Keeping Antibiotics Working – Nursing Leadership in Action
Pat McLaine, DrPH, MPH, RN
Robyn Gilden, PhD, RN
University of Maryland School of Nursing
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Regina Phillips, RN, PhD, CNE
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Vicky Kent, RN, PhD, CNE
Karen Williams-Cooper, RN, MS
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Kathy Ruane, MpH, GNP
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Every Nurse a Leader: Nurse Collaborators Build a Biocontainment Unit
Mallory Reimers, RN, MSN, ACCNS-AG
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Managing Nursing Students in a Complex Educational Environment: Leading the Way to 2020
Elizabeth Crusse, MS, MA, RN, CNE
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Nursing Schools Leading the Way In Healing Our Planet: Climate Change Action Plans
Robyn Gilden, PhD, RN
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Karin Gunther Russ, MS, RN
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1:00 – 2:10 PM Lunch (roundtable Discussions Optional – attendance is limited and based on a first-come, first-served basis)
“Nursing leadership to foster diversity in a nursing organization”
Veronica Gutchell, DNP, CRNP, University of Maryland School of NursingBeverly Lang, MScN, RN, ANP-BC, Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland
2:20 – 3:20 PM concurrent sessions 3
session 3A session 3B session 3c session 3D session 3eSo you want to be in Business: Opening an APN practice
Elaine M. Crain, DNP, CNP
Who Cares? We Do! Urgent Care
The Future of Nursing Leadership in Uniformed Services
Anitra Johnson, DHSc, MSN, RN, Office of the Surgeon General/Division of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness
Janel C. Parham, MS, BSN, RN
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Readiness Self-Assessment for Doctoral Study
Vernell DeWitty, PhD, RN
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
STOP- Collaborate and Listen: Lessons in Collaborative Leadership
Meagan White, MSN, RNC
American Nurses Association
Strategies to Improve Post Partum Hemorrhage Outcomes
Pamela O’Keefe, MS, RN, C-EFM
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
3:25 – 4:25 PM concurrent sessions 4
Kathy Ogle
Cynda Rushton
RN to BSNMSN Nurse Educator
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session 5A session 5B session 5c session 5D session 5eMeeting the Needs of Our Preceptors: Improving Patient Outcomes and Nurse Retention
Pamela Shumate, DNP, RN, CCRN
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Care Coordination Leadership in the Emergency Department to Reduce Recidivism
Elizabeth Weaver, BSN, RN
Althea Forman, DNP, RN, CCNS, CEN, FNE, A/P
Atlantic General Hospital
Integrating Spirituality into the Nursing School Curriculum
Nancie Crespi, PhD, RN
Bonnie Franckowiak, DNP, FNP, CARN-P
Washington Adventist University
Using an Antibiogram as an effective tool for AntiMicrobial Stewardship
Kevin Bussiere, RNAS, CIC
Le Nguyen, Pharm D.
Fort Washington Medical Center
Patient Centered Care: The Diabetes Education and Support Algorithm: A Joint Position Statement of the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Diabetes Educators and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Joan Bardsley, MBA, RN, CDE, FAADE
MedStar Health Research Institute
11:20 AM – 12: 20 PM concurrent session 6
session 6A session 6B session 6c session 6DThe Importance of Substance Abuse Education in Nursing Curriculum
Bonnie Franckowiak, DNP, FNP, CARN-AP
Nancie Crespi, PhD, RN
Washington Adventist University
Preparing an application for Continuing Education Credit and/or Approved Provider Status
Janice Agazio, PhD, CRNP, RN, FAANP, FAAN
The Catholic University of America
Advanced Care Planning: The Time Is Now
Ellen Amalfitano, RN, MPH, PhD
Premier, Inc.
T. Michael White, MD, FACP
A HealthCare Value Professional
RN Leaders Developing UAPs through Continuing Education
Margo Preston Scott, MSN, RN
Stefanie Mann, BSN, RN
Johns Hopkins Hospital
12:20 – 12:30 PM Break/exhibitors
12:35 – 3:00 PM Awards Luncheon
Keynote speaker: Lillie Shockney, RN, BS, MAS University Distinguished Professor of Breast Cancer, Administrative Director, the Johns Hopkins Breast Center Administrative Director, Johns Hopkins Cancer Survivorship Programs “forging a Path for Nursing into uncharted Leadership territory”
Maryland Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses credentialing center’s commission on Accreditation.
Lodging InformationRooms are available at the Maritime Institute – single occupancy $145 per night and double occupancy $190 per night plus applicable taxes. Contact the Maritime directly at (866) 900-3517.
session 4A session 4B session 4c session 4DImpacting quality outcomes: Utilizing an innovative unit-based nursing role
Kaitlin Lindner, BSN, RN, CCRN
Stacey Trotman, MSN, RN, CMSRN, RN-BC
Mercy Medical Center
The Power of Nursing: Igniting a Culture of Support for Organ and Tissue Donation
Kate Marych, BSN, RN
Jessica Schram, RN, BSN, CPTC
The Living Legacy Foundation
Transforming the Future Nursing Workforce: Innovative Statewide Opportunities
Peggy Daw, DNP, MSN, RN-BC
Maryland Higher Education Commission
Joan Warren, PhD, RN-BC, NEA-BC, FAAN
University of Maryland School of Nursing
The Saint Agnes Heart Failure Center: An NP and RN Led Multidisciplinary Program to Engage Patients in Their Own Self- Care
Jill Jae Patton MSN, CRNP Deborah Hefty, BSN, RN
Theresa Kasper, BSN, RN
Saint Agnes Hospital Heart Failure Center
4:35 – 5:20 PM Poster session
5:25 – 6:35 PM Annual Business Meeting - Open to MNA Members only (there is no fee to attend this meeting)
Day II - friday, October 14, 2016
7:30 – 8:00 AM registration/exhibitors/ continental Breakfast
Jesus Cepero, PhD, RN, NEA-BC Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer Meritus Medical Center
Sherry Perkins, PhD, RN Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Dimensions Healthcare System
Ronnie Ursin, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE Chief Nursing Officer Northern Louisiana Medical Center
9:40 – 10:10 AM Visit exhibitors
10:15 – 11:15 AM concurrent sessions 5
113th AnnuAl Convention
Kathy Ogle
Lillie Shockney
Jesus Cepero Sherry Perkins Ronnie Ursin
13th Annual Convention – every nurse a leaderoctober 13 & 14, 2016
Conference Center at the Maritime Institute Linthicum Heights, MD
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Every Nurse a Leader
113th Convention of the Maryland Nurses AssociationOctober 13 & 14, 2016
Conference Center at the Maritime Institute, Linthicum Heights, MD
reGIstrAtION fOrM
Name (Please Print) ____________________________________ MNA District No. __________________
Home Address ________________________ City __________________ State _______ Zip __________
Daytime Phone ( ______) ______________________ Email _____________________________________ eArLY reGIstrAtION—Before september 16, 2016—Includes Meals
Please circle applicable dollar amount full 2 Day convention thursday or friday Only
MNA Member $250 $185
Full-Time Student $140 $80
Non-Member $280 $210
Name of School of Nursing ________________________________________________________________Anticipated month and year of graduation ____________________If you are a full-time nursing student, you will be asked to present your current student ID.
LAte reGIstrAtION After september 16, 2016—Add $40—One day participants add $20Full-time Students: _____ 2 Day $150; _____ 1 Day $90
Lunch (October 13) _____I will attend _____ I will not attend (check One)Awards Luncheon: (October 14) _____I will attend _____ I will not attend (check One)(Included in conference fee. Additional tickets available for $50 each).
Place an “X” in one breakout session (see schedule) in each time slot, for each day you plan to attend.
thursday A B c D e friday A B c D e1. 5. 2. 6. 3.4. _____ Thursday Lunch Roundtable discussion
Payment Information: total Due $___________
Please make checks payable to the Maryland Nurses Association or complete credit card informationbelow and mail with registration to: Maryland Nurses Association, 6 Park Center Court, Suite 212 Owings Mills, MD 21117.
__________________________________ _____________ _________________________________VISA, MC Exp. Date Signature
Note: A $6.50 processing fee will be applied for all charges.
Business Meeting open to Members Only at no charge. Cancellations will be accepted untilSept. 30, 2016 a $50.00 administrative fee will be charged. After that date, no refunds will be made.
Please refrain from wearing any fragrances to MNA events.Notify Ed Suddath, Executive Director if you have any dietary restrictions or other special needs.
113th AnnuAl Convention2016 Call for Posters Abstract Submission Form
Maryland Nurses Association “every nurse a leader”
Do Not pass on this opportunity to submit an abstract for the Maryland Nurses Association’s Annual convention! Nurses are on the frontline and leading the direction in which quality healthcare services are moving. Join your colleagues at this exciting event and highlight your contributions to the nursing profession.
convention: October 13th - 14th Poster sessions: October 13thAwards Luncheon: October 14th
POster cAteGOrIes AND tHeMePoster abstract submissions should relate to
how nurses as leaders advocate for the profession of nursing and take a leadership role in educating colleagues, students, recipients of healthcare services, and other healthcare providers.
categories:1. EBP2. Clinical Research3. Professional Development4. Performance Improvement
convention theme: Every Nurse a Leader
POster ABstrAct suBMIssION DetAILs1. Poster abstracts and a MNA Conflict of Interest
form (see attached) for each author presenting the poster must be emailed to [email protected]
2. Deadline to submit poster abstracts is August 31, 2016.
3. Primary Authors will be notified of the status of their submission by september 7, 2016.
4. All poster presenters will be required to register to attend the MNA Convention on Thursday, October 13, 2016. Visit our website at: www.marylandrn.org to register and submit the registration fee.
5. The registration deadline is september 16, 2016.
6. Online Registration will begin August 19, 2016.
OPtION tO AtteND cONcurreNt sessIONs1. Poster presenters registered to attend the
Convention on thursday, October 13, 2016, may attend the opening session and concurrent sessions when poster sessions are not scheduled.
2. At least one poster presenter must be available during each poster session.
AWArD LuNcHeON – friday, October 14th1. Poster awards will be presented during the
Awards Luncheon on friday, October 14, 2016. 2. Attendance at the Awards Luncheon is optional. 3. The cost to attend the Awards Luncheon is
included in the Convention two-day registration fee.
4. Authors planning to attend the Awards Luncheon but not registered to attend the Convention on Friday must register and pay for the luncheon on-line.
The 2016 call for Poster Abstracts can be found at www.marylandrn.org by clicking on “More News and Announcements” on the homepage and then clicking on “Click here for the 2016 Call for Poster Abstracts.”
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August, September, October 2016 The Maryland Nurse News and Journal • Page 11
2016 MNA Annual AwardsATTENTION MEMBERS!
MNA solicits your input in nominating MNA members for the following eight (8) awards.
the Outstanding Nursing Practice AwardPresented to a MNA member to recognize a nurse
in direct patient care whose care is a source of pride to self, peers, patient/clients and colleagues. This award is given to the nurse you would most want to care for your loved ones.
the Outstanding Nurse educator AwardPresented to a MNA member who has
demonstrated excellence in nursing education, continuing education or staff development. This award is given to a nurse educator who has provided others with exceptional educational opportunities.
the Outstanding Leadership AwardPresented to a MNA member who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in
the performance of activities on behalf of nursing and the MNA. This award is given to a leader who has furthered MNA’s mission and nursing’s agenda.
the Outstanding Advanced Practice clinical Nurse AwardPresented to a MNA member who has demonstrated excellence in clinical
practice. The recipient should be an innovator and combine clinical practice with a major leadership function such as research, education, professional services, community services, or scholarly activities.
the Outstanding Dissemination of Health Information AwardPresented in recognition of achievements in the dissemination of health
information to the public. Coverage may include illness prevention or wellness promotion. This award could come from the print, radio, television cinematic or other similar mass medium. The nominees for this award are not required to be an MNA member.
the Outstanding Pathfinder AwardPresented to a MNA member who has demonstrated excellence and creative
leadership that fosters the development of the nursing profession. The recipient has pioneered in innovation in nursing or developed creative approaches to further nursing’s agenda.
the Outstanding Mentoring AwardPresented to a MNA member who shows individuals how to put into practice
the professional concepts of nursing by example and through wise counsel and advice. This award is given to a mentor who best demonstrates outstanding efforts and interest in the professional development and advancement of less experienced nurses.
stierle exemplary service AwardPresented to a MNA member who has provided exemplary service to the
association and/or the nursing profession through significant contributions to a MNA Committee/Board, a MNA District Committee/Board, and/or through efforts that enhance the Maryland Nurses Association and/or the nursing profession as a whole.
the awardees will be recognized at the 2016 Annual convention on friday, October 14.
Nominating Instructions:1. MNA Districts or members of the Association recommend nominees.2. A Nominating Form must be completed for each nominee.3. Nominations must address the specific criteria noted for each award on the
Nominating Form. 4. A photo of the nominee should be submitted with the Nominating Form.
selection:Each award is competitive and will be selected by the Awards Committee.
Presentations:Awards will be presented at the Annual MNA Convention.
Nominating forms are available on the MNA web site at www.marylandrn.org or by contacting the MNA office at 443-334-5110 or [email protected].
The MNA office must receive all Nominating materials no later than friday, september 9, 2016 for consideration.
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Nursing Foundation of Maryland 2016 Scholarships1. ruth Hans scholarship
The Ruth Hans Scholarship promotes lifelong learning and best practices in nursing by awarding an education scholarship to a Baccalaureate nursing student in Maryland. This can include an RN licensed in Maryland who is continuing his or her education in an RN to BSN nursing education program in Maryland. Ruth Hans received her entry nursing education from the Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing and this award was established in her honor in 2006. The recipient will exemplify academic achievement, leadership and community service. The scholarship is for $500.
2. Maryland General Hospital school of Nursing Alumnae Association education scholarship
The Alumnae Association of Maryland General Hospital awards one scholarship of $1,000.00. Preference will be given to the student enrolled in an Associate Degree Nursing program. The recipient must demonstrate financial need in addition to academic achievement and community service.
3. Barbara suddath Nursing scholarshipThe Barbara Suddath Nursing Scholarship
was established to honor the memory of Mrs. Suddath, the mother of the Executive Director of the Maryland Nurses Association. The recipient must be a nurse enrolled in a graduate degree
nursing program with the intention of working with the older population. The recipient will exemplify academic achievement, leadership and community service. The scholarship is for $500.
4. Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency scholarship
Art Davis established the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, the publisher of The Maryland Nurse. Now deceased, the business he began remains a family business dedicated to supporting the nursing community. The Arthur L. Davis scholarship was established in 2003. The scholarship will be awarded to one applicant in the amount of $1,000. The recipient must be pursuing a master’s degree in nursing as part of the preparation to teach in a Maryland nursing program. The recipient will exemplify academic achievement, leadership and community service. Applicants for this scholarship must be members of the Maryland Nurses Association.
5. MNA District 2 scholarshipThe MNA District 2 awards one scholarship of
$1,000 to a nursing student enrolled in the final year of study who is a first generation student – the first in the immediate family to attend college. The recipient must be enrolled in a school of nursing located within the geographic boundaries of MNA District 2.
6. travis Nursing scholarshipThe Travis Nursing Scholarship is being
established to honor the memory of the mother of long-time MNA/ANA member, Patricia Travis, RN, PhD, CCRP. The recipient should be a student enrolled in a nursing program with an interest in promoting a seamless transition for end of life palliative care and home hospice. The beneficiary needs to exemplify academic achievement, leadership, and community service. The scholarship is for $500.
scholarship in the amount of $500. Preference will be given to a Baccalaureate nursing student in Maryland whose intention is providing elder care as the focus of practice. The recipient must demonstrate financial need in addition to academic achievement and community service.
August, September, October 2016 The Maryland Nurse News and Journal • Page 13
The Nursing Foundation of Maryland (NFM) Seeks Applicants for 2016
Education Scholarships
Application deadline is September 16, 2016
The Nursing Foundation of Maryland (NFM) is seeking applications for the 2016 Nursing Scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded to those demonstrating scholarship, commitment and potential for leadership in the practice of nursing. The Foundation will award scholarships not to exceed $1,000 each. Applicants may be entry-level baccalaureate nursing students, registered Nurses with an Associate Degree who are completing a baccalaureate degree in nursing, or nurses pursuing a graduate degree in nursing.
Applicants must meet the following criteria of eligibility:• Currently accepted or enrolled in one of theMaryland nursing programs
indicated above• BearesidentofMaryland• Scheduledtoreceivethepursuednursingdegreeduring2016-2017• OverallGPAof3.0orhigheroutof4• Demonstratedinvolvementincommunityservice• Provide at least two letters of reference from individualswho are able to
evaluate the candidate in the following areas: scholarship, commitment, service and potential for leadership in the practice of nursing. One of the letters should be from a faculty member.
• Applicantsmustalsomeetthespecificeligibilitycriteriaofthescholarshipfor which they are applying (available upon request by contacting Ed Suddath, Executive Director at [email protected]).
the scholarship winners are expected to attend the annual Awards Banquet at the Maryland Nurses Association convention on friday, October 14, 2016 to receive the scholarship.
Application1. Use the 2016 application form to the right.2. The application must be in the NFM office by the close of business on
September 16, 2016. It must be mailed if an official transcript is included. Otherwise it may be e-mailed to [email protected].
Mail to:The Nursing Foundation of Maryland6 Park Center Court, Suite 212Owings Mills, MD 21117Phone: 443-334-5110Fax: 443-334-5109
The Foundation Board of Trustees will notify Award recipients not later than September 30, 2016.
the foundation is a professional organization that is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of its operation. the Nursing foundation of Maryland addresses and responds to equal opportunity and human rights concerns without regard to ancestry, nationality, race, creed, lifestyle, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, health status or religion.
2016 ApplicationNursing Foundation of Maryland
Nursing Scholarships
This application is for all 2016 scholarships awarded through the NFM. The applicant must have an anticipated graduation date in 2016-2017. Please see specific criteria for the individual scholarships available in The Maryland Nurse and at www.marylandrn.org.
______________________________ Community College for ADN:
Cell Phone: ________________________________
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In addition to the above, please submit the following: • LetterofApplicationtoinclude,butnotlimitedto:úReason for applyingúGoals in nursingúDemonstrated involvement in community service
• Two(2)LettersofRecommendationúOne letter should be from a nursing faculty member
• TranscriptorLetterofAcceptanceúIf currently in a BSN, MSN, or Doctoral program, the applicant must
submit an official copy of transcript.úIf accepted for fall 2016 to a BSN, MSN, or Doctoral program, must
submit letter of acceptance.
Mail all the above to: Nursing Foundation of Maryland6ParkCenterCourt,Suite212•OwingsMills,MD21117
For more information contact:301-662-0099 ext. 1246
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Nurses Unite and Legislators Respond: Part II
House Bill 104 Signed by Governor Hogan
A Feature Article by: Charlotte M. Wood, PhD, MSN, MBA, RN
Gov. Larry Hogan at signing of House Bill 104. In attendance from MNA: K. Ogle, PhD, RN, (MNA President), N. Philipsen, JD, PhD,
RN, CFE, FACCE (MNA District 2, President), C. Wood, MBA, PhD, RN, (2nd Vice Pres. D2) and Ms. Robyn Elliott, MNA lobbyist.
House Bill (HB) 104, Medical Cannabis-Written Certifications –Certifying Providers, was endorsed by the Maryland House of Delegates and Senate, as well as many of the 88,000 nurses across the state of Maryland. On May 10, 2016, HB 104 was signed into law by Governor Larry Hogan. This bill authorizes dentists, podiatrists, nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives to be “certifying providers” – along with physicians – under the State’s medical cannabis program, thereby expanding the types of health care practitioners who may discuss medical cannabis with a patient, complete an assessment of a patient’s medical condition, and certify that the patient qualifies for medical cannabis. A “Special” thanks to the Honorable Senator Jaime Raskins, Ms. Robyn Elliott, MNA lobbyist, the Honorable Delegate Dan Morheim M.D., who sponsored the legislation, along with many other supporters and statewide healthcare stakeholders who worked to protect patient rights, the integrity of nursing practice, and, ultimately, to ensure the success of this bill.
Rosemary E. S. Mortimer Appointed ANA Consultant to the NSNA Board of DirectorsBrooklyn, NY – June 21, 2016. The National
Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) appointed Rosemary E. S. Mortimer, MS, MS. Ed, RN, CCBE as American Nurses Association (ANA) Consultant to the NSNA Board of Directors. With her substantial leadership involvement in ANA, on both the national and state level, knowledge of NSNA, as well as a proven capacity for encouraging growth and mentorship among future nurses, Ms. Mortimer will contribute a great deal to this position.
“I’m extremely excited,” Ms. Mortimer said. “Working with nursing students is a thrill and working with those who are willing to get involved outside of school has always kept me engaged.”
Ms. Mortimer is currently a part-time faculty member at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. She actively engages her students in the importance of advancing policy and advocacy on behalf of the nursing profession. She spent most of her career as an educator after serving in the U.S. Army in Tacoma, Washington, from 1973-1975. Her clinical specialty is in maternity care.
In her new position, Ms. Mortimer wants to listen to students and get them to think about things a little differently. “I want to have them think about how we can get students at the local level to engage and get them to appreciate that this is a profession, not just a job,” she said.
Ms. Mortimer earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
A recipient of numerous honors and awards, Ms. Mortimer was presented with the NSNA’s “Leader of Leaders” Award in 2009. The award, created by the NSNA Board of Directors in 1991, is presented at the organization’s Annual Convention to the dean, faculty advisor or state consultant who has made an outstanding contribution to student nurses.
She has done so in several capacities, including by giving several prominent presentations including, “Political Issues in Nursing and Health Care for Nursing Students” at Johns Hopkins University in November 2014. She has also made several presentations at NSNA conferences including, “Health Care Advocacy for Students” in 2013 and a faculty workshop — “Being Involved Politically is Easy and Essential” — for the 2014 NSNA MidYear Career Planning Conference in Portland, Oregon.
Ms. Mortimer also holds many memberships in professional organizations. She served as the president for Maryland Nurses Association from 2007-2009 and Faculty Advisor for the Maryland Student Nurses Association from 1999-2007. She was the advisor to the John Hopkins student group from 2006-2016.
NSNA is a membership organization representing over 50,000 students in Associate Degree, Diploma, Baccalaureate, generic Masters and generic Doctoral programs preparing students for Registered Nurse licensure, as well as RNs in BSN completion programs. Contact: Sarah Zhou at (718) 210-0705 x 115; Email: [email protected].
August, September, October 2016 The Maryland Nurse News and Journal • Page 15
Charlotte M. Wood, PhD, MSN, MBA, RN
Pictured: (Right to Left) Margie Koehler, Karen Traut, Lisa Grimes Sabetti, Mary Ann Budzko
Stevenson, Charlene Zeche and Charlotte Spellman Wood
The University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center has a long history that began in 1961 as a two-bed trauma study center. Over time, the facility was equipped with the necessary equipment to manage 22 critically ill patients.1 The focus of the center was to care for patients that could be transported by ambulance or helicopter within the “Golden Hour.”2 A concept coined by R Adams Cowley.2
Today, the renowned R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center serves more critically injured patients than any trauma center in the state of Maryland. “The Center provides a service to over 7,600 critically ill patients a year with a 96% survival rate,” according
Shock Trauma Nurses Reunite After 30 Years
to Tara Carlson, RN, MS, Business Development Manager. Motor vehicle related crashes are noted as the leading cause for admission. Many are due to excessive speed, distraction, or impaired driving. Most were preventable.
On June 10, 2016 current and former Shock Trauma nurses that were employed during the 1980’s and early 1990’s came from across the state and country to reunite. As the nurses pictured above toured the new 6-story center, they discussed how working for this institution was the best job they experienced in their careers. Primary nursing was the nursing care delivery system used and specialty training and competencies were the primary focus for all new nurses.
In addition to caring for the critically injured, Shock Trauma conducts a variety of prevention programs targeting adolescents and adults on topics including seat belt use, violence prevention and safe driving strategies. If you want
to know more about the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, watch the series, “Shock Trauma: Edge of Life which depicts the hard work, skill and dedication of … the entire team at Shock Trauma,”3 said UM SOM Dean E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA. “Watching these men and women in action highlights the essential job they do, and underscores the importance of the work that we all do every day.”3
Carlson noted, “the most beautiful part of the reunion was sharing the stories, growing from what was learned, and realizing we were standing on the shoulders of the experience, and legacy of the well respected and very powerful, shock trauma nurses, while providing a foundation for the nurses who will
follow.” According to Karen Doyle, MSN, MBA, Senior Vice President of Nursing & Operations at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, “It was an emotional event being among the women that assisted me in my career development. It was a true joy, although it had been years since many of us have seen one another, the connections were instantly regained. A truly moving experience.”
A special thank you is extended to Ms. Tara Carlson, Ms. Kimberly Regan, and Ms. Rebel Boykin for their dedication and efforts in reuniting and ensuring the success of the 4D Reunion.
Nurses interested in more information on the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center may contact Ms. Tara Reed Carlson at [email protected]. To contact the author, please send e-mail to: [email protected].
references:1. Cowley, R. A., Hudson, F, Scanlan, E, (December,
1973). An economical and proved helicopter program for transporting the emergency critically ill and injured patient in Maryland. The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. (13); (12). pp: 1029-1101.
2. http://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/Citation/1973/12000/A N _ E C O N O M I C A L _ A N D _ P R O V E D _HELICOPTER_PROGRAM_FOR.1.aspx
Director-at-Large, two-year term; Patricia Travis, Secretary; Gayle Peterson, Director-at-Large, Staff Nurse. Candidates elected but not
pictured are: Annie Bowen, Nominations and Elections Committee, Pam Cipriano, President.
Pictured left to right: Rosemary Mortimer, MNA Member-at-Large Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly; Janice Hoffman, MNA
Immediate Past President and MNA Officer Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly; Kathy Ogle, MNA President; Patricia Travis, ANA Board of Directors Secretary; Linda Stierle, Chair of the MNA Committee
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The University of Maryland, School of Nursing (UMSON) hosted the Maryland Action Coalition Summit on Monday, June 27, 2016. The program was well organized and provided a comprehensive review of the advancement of the recommendations from the Institute of Medicine Report-The Future of Nursing. The program was opened with a warm welcome and overview from Dr. Jane M. Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean and Professor for the UMSON and Patricia Travis, PhD, RN, CCRP co-leads for the Maryland Action coalition.
Presentations included, nurse residency programs and the residency collaborative, education research to transform nursing, innovative approaches to the BSN program, preparing new nursing instructors and building nursing leadership capacity. Additional educational opportunities were shared with the poster presentations and break-out groups on:
Participants were from across the state of Maryland and from every aspect of the nursing profession. Maryland Nurses Association Leadership and members were a large percentage of the participants. Participants present were Dr. P. Travis, Dr. N. Philipsen, Dr. Linda Cook, Dr. Jonas Nguh, Ms. Stacy Wood, Ed Suddath (Executive Director, MNA), Dr. Charlotte Wood, and many other nurses from schools of nursing, the Maryland Board of Nursing, and many other Universities.
All nurses were provided the opportunity to receive a conference certificate and continuing education contact hours as indicated by the Maryland Action Coalition website and program hand-outs.
spotlighting transformationMs. Nganga-Good sat quietly in the Maryland
Coalition Summit leadership session and periodically commented on how and where she envisioned nursing leadership for the future. As she discussed her passion, “Global Health” one could see why she believed in global health as the vision for the future. Ms. Nganga-Good co-founded the Nurses for Global Health student organization at the UMSON. Her mission and focus was to strengthen student engagement with global health communities by building strong networks, engaging in collaboration, and becoming a resource for global health nursing opportunities.
Ms. Nganga-Good is a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Public Health Nurse Leader, a Baltimore City Health Department, health bureau administrator, and a part-time nurse for Good Samaritan Hospital. She is a
leader in her own right with special attributes that allow her to be chosen from among 25 nurses and 22 states to participate in the RWJF’s two-year leadership development program designed specifically to strengthen senior public health nurses to improve population health, address social determinants of health, and respond to emerging trends in health and health care. This initiative was to assist nurses who were ready to lead public health departments in building a culture of health in their communities.
Ms. Nganga-Good credits embracing her foundation and rich education at UMSON for the principles and initiatives that lead her to seek out this leadership opportunity that she cherishes as her lifelong career challenge. She gives special credit to the faculty at the UMSON in being instrumental in assisting her with the courage to accept her leadership role as a public health nurse leader (C. Nganga-Good, personal communications, June 27, 2016).
reference:Saranj, P. (2016). Be the change. Nursing Forum. P.47
2016 Maryland Action CoalitionCreating a Healthier Maryland
FUTURE OF NURSINGTM CAMPAIGN FOR ACTION
Ms. Carolyn Nganga-Good, MS, BSN, RN
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Wexford Health is currently seeking the following for our facilities throughout Maryland:
Advanced Practice Providers RNs LPNsWexford Health appreciates our team’s commitment to the patients we serve. That’s why we support our employees with:
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National Academics of Practice Inducts Jonas Nguh
T h e N a t i o n a l Academies of Practice is pleased to announce the election of Jonas Nguh, PhD, RN, of Baltimore, MD as a Distinguished Scholar & Fellow of NAP. Dr. Nguh was inducted at a gala membership banquet on April 9, 2016 in Baltimore, MD.
Founded in 1981, NAP is an interdisciplinary, nonprofit organization, w i t h m e m b e r s h i p representing 14 health care professions willing to serve as distinguished advisors to health care policy makers in Congress and elsewhere. The 14 academies of practice within the NAP include: Audiology, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy,
Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Podiatric Medicine, Psychology, Social Work, Speech-Language Pathology and Veterinary Medicine.
Membership in the NAP is an honor extended to those who have excelled in their profession and are dedicated to furthering practice, scholarship and policy in support of interprofessional care. The central purpose of NAP is to advise public policy makers on health care issues using NAP’s unique perspective – that of expert practitioners and scholars joined in interdisciplinary dialogue.
New members were inducted following a forum on “Interprofessional Practice and Education: Embracing Transformational Change.” For more information on nominating potential members to the NAP, call the NAP office at 859-514-9184 or visit www.NAPractice.org.
The National Academies of Practice was founded in 1981 to advise governmental bodies on our health care system. It is the only interdisciplinary group of health care practitioners dedicated to these issues. Distinguished practitioners and scholars are elected by their peers from 14 different health professions. This allows public policy makers a unique option: health care policy advice from an interdisciplinary perspective - a strong collective voice. NAP is a sponsor of the National Academic of Sciences (IOM) Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education.
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Save the DateComing Spring 2017
Maryland Nurses AssociationDistrict #2
Nursing Faculty Educational Summit“Bridging the Education-Practice Gap”Nursing Faculty are invited to present
scholarly presentations and posters. This event promises to be one you will not want to miss! All members of the nursing community are encouraged to attend. Additional details will
be posted on the District 2 and MNA websites in early September 2016.
Check www.mnadistrict2.com
Disaster Nursing
Plan to Join Us!
MNA District 2 Fall 2016 Policy and Practice Seminar
Nursing in a Disaster: What is the Role of Maryland RNs?
Attendees will learn how disaster nursing contributes to the professional growth and
development of nurses.
Presented by: Phillip Bovender,Maryland Nurse Leader, American Red Cross
$30 for members $10 for students with current student ID $45 for non-members
All proceeds go to the Nursing Foundation of Maryland for the D2 scholarship fund. Scholarships are awarded to selected Maryland student nurses who are the first in their family to attain a college degree and in their last year of school. (Larger donations are accepted, thank you.)
Register by various formats; PayPal via MNA District 2’s event page or mailing a check or money order to MNA District 2, 6400 Baltimore National Pike# 523, Baltimore, Md. 21228.
Mailed check/money orders should be sent by 9/15/16. Thank you.
Request to award 1.0 contact hours will be submitted to the MNA Continuing Education Provider Unit.
Maryland Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses credentialing center’s commission on Accreditation.
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Coppin Alumni Receives Baltimore Magazine Excellence Award
Pictured in the forefront: Ms. Carolyn Reddick-Hooker, RN staff nurse St. Agnes Hospital and alumni of Coppin State University with Keynote Speaker,
Margie Goralski Stickles DNP, MBA, RN, CCRN, Vice President Peri-operative and Procedural Services at University of Maryland Medical Center.
On April 20, 2016, Baltimore magazine honored 55 of the region’s most accomplished nurses in 17 categories for their extraordinary contributions to the healthcare field. Ms. Carolyn Reddick-Hooker was one of the 55 chosen.
She works at St. Agnes Hospital and is an alumni of Coppin State University. The night began with a cocktail reception sponsored by St. Joseph Medical
Center, a wonderful keynote speaker, Margie Goralski Stickles DNP, MBA, RN, CCRN, Vice President Peri-operative and Procedural Services at University of Maryland Medical Center, followed by a dinner reception and awards presentation thanks to the support of two-time presenting sponsor, the University of Maryland Medical Center. Along with special Excellence in Nursing awards presented by the Maryland Nurses Association. Honored nurses also received complimentary gifts from Lily Trotters, and Scrubs & Beyond, LLC.
At the end of the evening, one nurse was recognized for her exceptional Community Service leadership with a gift from All About Me Salon & Day Spa. All winners were recognized in print in the May issue of Baltimore magazine.
Andrea Parsons-Schram Selected for American Association of Nurse Practitioners Fellow
Andrea Parsons-Schram
Andrea Parsons-Schram, DNP, FNP, FAANP (pictured) was inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) at the national conference held in San Antonio, Texas on June 21 - 26, 2016. Schram is a Family Nurse Practitioner, and served as President of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland (NPAM) leading the charge to making Maryland a Full Practice State in 2015, and was on the faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. Congratulations to Andrea and thank you for your advocacy for Nurse Practitioners in Maryland and for your many contributions to the success of NPAM! Author: Beverly Lang, MScN, RN, ANP-BC can be contacted at [email protected].
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Beverly Lang, MScN, RN, ANP-BC
Thank you to Shannon Idzik, Past President of NPAM, for her leadership on the Maryland Action Coalition as chair of the Practice Barriers subcommittee for the past five years. During her leadership many important initiatives were realized - independent practice for Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse Midwives, title protection for Clinical Nurse Specialists, removal of emergency power signatory restrictions, removal of home and hospital signatory restrictions, and removal of physician centric language at the University of Maryland at Baltimore student health facility, to name a few of the private, regulatory, and legislative successes.
Congratulations to Veronica Gutchell, DNP, CNS, CRNP, and Dale Jafari, MSN, CRNP, for stepping up to assume the leadership role as Co-Chairs for this subcommittee. Veronica Gutchell has been a member of the University of Maryland School of Nursing faculty since 2013, and currently serves as Assistant Professor in the department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health. Veronica’s scholarly work has focused on health policy to remove barriers to APRN practice in Maryland. Veronica is currently serving as President of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland, Co-Chair of the Maryland Action Coalition on removing barriers to practice and care, and is a member-at-large to the MNA legislative committee. Veronica practices on the Governor’s Wellmobile providing primary care to an underserved and uninsured patient population. Veronica holds a DNP from the University of Maryland School of Nursing; an MS from Russell Sage College; a post-
master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate from Binghamton University; and a BSN from Binghamton University.
Dale Jafari, MSN, CRNP, is the immediate Past President of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland. She is employed by the University of Maryland Community Medical Group (UM CMG) in Shore Women’s Care providing prevention and wellness services to females aged 12 and above. She is the Chair of the Advanced Practice Provider Council and a member of the Board of Directors for UM-CMG at Shore Regional. Dale is an adjunct faculty professor for Wilmington University since 1998 and is pursuing her doctorate of nursing practice at University of Alabama. She is active in the legislative committee for NPAM and will Co-Chair the Practice Barriers Subcommittee of the Maryland Action Coalition. Dale completed her undergraduate studies at Wilmington University in 1996, and obtained her MSN with a Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Maryland Action Coalition Practice Barriers Subcommittee Leadership Change
Veronica Gutchell, DNP, CNS, CRNP
Dale Jafari, MSN, CRNP
in 1998. She is slated to complete her DNP from University of Alabama in the Spring of 2018.
The author, Beverly Lang, is the Executive Director of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland and can be contacted at [email protected].
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Tina P. Brown Reid, Ed.D, RN, Judith Jarosinski, PhD, RN, and
Lisa Seldomridge, PhD,RN
Project DescriptionSalisbury University is conducting a MHEC-
NSP-2 funded needs assessment, investigating faculty and administrator perspectives of the clinical nurse faculty shortage. This project, the Eastern Shore-Western Shore Faculty Initiative (ES-WSFI) builds on the success of the Eastern Shore Faculty Academy and Mentorship Initiative (ES-FAMI), a collaborative endeavor between Salisbury University, Chesapeake College and Sojourner-Douglass Colleges, involving a training and mentorship program to prepare expert clinicians to become adjunct clinical faculty.
To adequately address regional differences and similarities ES-WSFI has undertaken a needs assessment of nursing programs from five Maryland counties or county equivalents statewide to identify issues related to the statewide shortage
of undergraduate and graduate clinical nursing faculty as well as provide direction for planning/modifying programs similar to ES-FAMI as models for implementation across the state.
The goal of this one-year project, the creation of a multidimensional needs assessment, has two aims: (1) to identify common and unique issues contributing to the shortage of qualified faculty at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and (2) to determine if an educational program similar to ES-FAMI could be implemented across the state as a solution to the shortage of clinical nursing faculty. It is our intent to discuss and problem-solve with participating schools about factors related to the clinical nurse faculty shortage, gaps in recruitment and retention, as well as offer a program similar to the ES-FAMI model.
Your participation would permit us to:• Collect additional data about the current
faculty and student body including: educational
offerings, staffing needs by clinical specialty and level
• Compile informationaboutexistingapproachesto address staffing needs, including successes and challenges
Recently we received an extension for one year, and are looking for additional participants. We have received a good response from faculty and administrators representing key regions with diverse cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds and would like to provide both an update and call for greater representation. For faculty, your participation would include completion in an online needs assessment survey and if you are interested, participation in a focus group. Administrators will be asked to complete two short surveys, and, if you are interested, an interview with our graduate liaison. If you are interested in participating either in completing surveys or joining the focus groups, email [email protected]. To contact the author please use the following numbers: Phone: (410) 543-6408; Fax: (410) 548-3313; Email: [email protected].
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August, September, October 2016 The Maryland Nurse News and Journal • Page 23
The members of the Maryland Nurse’s Association cordially invite you to join our fellowship of nursing professionals.
Joining the MNA is a great way to address important issues related to nursing. You could serve on one of our committees that focus on specialized areas of nursing, such as Practice & Education, Legislation, or the Environment. You could develop or strengthen
Maryland Nurses Association Membership Application
MEMBERShIP APPLICATION
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M Full Membership Dues Employed–Full Time Employed–Part Time
Full Dues MNA Membership Only To belong to the Maryland Nurses Association and your District Only
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S Special Membership Dues 62 years of age or over and not employed Totally Disabled
Note: $7.50 of the SNA member dues is for subscription to The American Nurse.
State nurses association dues are not deductible ascharitable contributions for tax purposes, but may be deductible as a business expense. However, thatpercentage of dues used for lobbying by the SNA isnot deductible as a business expense. Please checkwith your SNA for the correct amount.
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Payroll Deduction–This payment plan is available only where there is an agreement between your employer and the association to make such deduction.
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Electronic Dues Payment Plan (EDPP)-$16.16 Read, sign the authorization and enclose a check for first month’s EDPP payment (contact the
SNA/DNA for appropriate rate). 1/12 of your annual dues will be withdrawn from your checking account each month in addition to a monthly service fee.
AUTHORIZATION to provide monthly electronic payments to American Nurses Association (ANA):
This is to authorize ANA to withdraw 1/12 of my annualdues and any additional service fees from my checkingaccount designated by the enclosed check for the first month’s payment. ANA is authorized to change the amount by giving the undersigned thirty (30) days written notice. The undersigned may cancel this authorization upon receipt by ANA or written notification of termination (20) days prior to the deduction date as designated above. ANA will charge a $5.00 fee for any return drafts.
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There are currently 8 districts in MNA. You may select membership in only one district, either where youlive or where you work.
District 1: District 3: District 5: District 8:Allegany County Anne Arundel County Montgomery County Frederick CountyGarrett County Prince Georges County Washington County
District 2: District 4: District 7: District 9:Baltimore City Eastern Shore Harford County St. Mary’s CountyBaltimore County Except Cecil County Cecil County Charles CountyHoward County Calvert CountyCarroll County
All membership dues are apportioned to the American Nurses Association, the Maryland Nurses Association, and the District. All membership category dues may be paid either annually, or through monthly electronic dues payment plans (EDPP). A service charge applies to the monthly electronic dues membership payment plan except annual membership paid in full at the time of application.
Please choose your district and payment plan from the following chart:
For All Districts Full Dues Reduced Dues Special Dues
Annual Dues to belong to the Maryland Nurses Association and your District only are:Full Dues Annual - $150 for all Districts Full Dues EDPP* - $13 for all Districts.
*EDPP – monthly Electronic Dues Payment Plan
Make checks payable to: American Nurses AssociatonSend complete application and check to: P.O. Box 504345 St. Louis, MO 63150-4345
MeMbersHiPyour leadership skills by serving as a committee chair, or better yet, as an officer of the MNA.
Membership will provide you access to education and training programs, certification and licensing programs, industry events and conferences, and a plethora of professional resources. Membership will provide you endless networking opportunities with like-minded professionals. And most importantly,
membership will provide you the opportunity to give back to your community.
The MNA wants you…the committed and dedicated nurse to enhance our mission: to be the voice for nursing in Maryland that advocates for policies supporting the highest quality healthcare, safe environments, and excellence in nursing. When nursing is strong, everyone you love and care for reaps the benefits.
The MNA would be greatly enriched by your membership.
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