current resident or Presort Standard US Postage PAID Permit #14 Princeton, MN 55371 Tiffany Dauterive, RN, Named TGMC Daisy Award Recipient Page 6 Lafayette District News Page 11 Vol. 71 • No. 1 March 2015 Quarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 60,000 Registered Nurses in Louisiana THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE LOUISIANA STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION Inside Inside this issue . . . . Executive Director's Message 2 Education 3-5 Awards and Achievements 6 LNF News 7 LSNA News 8 2015 Legislative Update and 2015 LSNA House of Delegates 9 District News 10-11 LANPAC Annual Meeting 13 Louisiana RN License Plates 13 Welcome New/Reinstated Members of LSNA 14 Membership Application 14 The Retired Registered Nurses of the Greater Baton Rouge Area held their annual Christmas Luncheon Dec 5, 2014 at Drusilla Seafood Restaurant in Baton Rouge The event was attended by over 45 retired RNs and their guests The retired RNs were graduates of Schools of Nursing and universities from Louisiana, Oklahoma, Colorado and Illinois and represented classes from the 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s There were several nurse veterans present representing the Korean Conflict Viet Nam war and Desert Storm The event was co-chaired by Clara Earl and Lisa Deaton The next annual luncheon is scheduled for Dec 4, 2015 Please contact Clara Earl at clarabrd@yahoo com or Lisa Deaton at larmas1@aol com for additional information All retired Registered Nurses are invited to this annual event Retired Registered Nurses of the Greater Baton Rouge Area Also celebrating the Christmas season at the annual retired RN luncheon are: Barbara Hyde, past president BRDNA, Sylvia Carrio, Hotel Dieu Hospital School of Nursing, ‘47. Charity Hospital School of Nursing alumni attend the annual Retired Registered Nurses luncheon. From the top row from left: Billie Wagnon ‘68 and Jan Carrio ’73. Bottom row from left: Barbara Henry ‘55, Sheila Feigley ‘53 and Kathy Holland ‘68. Presenting a door prize to Carolyn Talbot, OLOL ‘46 are co-chairs of this year’s luncheon, Clara Earl and Lisa Deaton. LSNA House of Delegates April 13th & 14th, 2015 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Baton Rouge, Louisiana ANCC Workshop Sunday, April 12, 2015 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 2015 Nightingale Awards Saturday, March 28, 2015 Save the Dates Nurses! Louisiana has a large list of nurses to keep updated and we want to reach you all. Please be sure to email [email protected] with address changes / corrections or if the nurse listed is no longer at this address. Subject Line: Pelican News Address Change / Removal – Last, First Name
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current resident or
Presort StandardUS Postage
PAIDPermit #14
Princeton, MN55371
Tiffany Dauterive, RN, Named TGMC Daisy Award Recipient
Page 6
Lafayette District NewsPage 11
Vol. 71 • No. 1 March 2015
Quarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 60,000 Registered Nurses in Louisiana
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE LOUISIANA STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION
The Retired Registered Nurses of the Greater Baton Rouge Area held their annual Christmas Luncheon Dec . 5, 2014 at Drusilla Seafood Restaurant in Baton Rouge . The event was attended by over 45 retired RNs and their guests . The retired RNs were graduates of Schools of Nursing and universities from Louisiana, Oklahoma, Colorado and Illinois and represented classes from the 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s . There were several nurse veterans present representing the Korean Conflict Viet Nam war and Desert Storm . The event was co-chaired by Clara Earl and Lisa Deaton . The next annual luncheon is scheduled for Dec . 4, 2015 . Please contact Clara Earl at clarabrd@yahoo .com or Lisa Deaton a t l a r m a s1@aol .com for additional in for mat ion . A l l retired Registered Nurses are invited to this annual event .
Retired Registered Nurses of the Greater Baton Rouge Area
Also celebrating the Christmas season at the annual retired RN luncheon are: Barbara Hyde,
past president BRDNA, Sylvia Carrio, Hotel Dieu Hospital School of Nursing, ‘47.
Charity Hospital School of Nursing alumni attend the annual Retired Registered Nurses luncheon. From the top row from left: Billie Wagnon ‘68 and
Jan Carrio ’73. Bottom row from left: Barbara Henry ‘55, Sheila Feigley ‘53 and Kathy Holland ‘68.
Presenting a door prize to Carolyn Talbot,OLOL ‘46 are co-chairs of this year’s luncheon,
Clara Earl and Lisa Deaton.
LSNA House of Delegates
April 13th & 14th, 2015Crowne Plaza Hotel,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
ANCC Workshop
Sunday, April 12, 2015Crowne Plaza Hotel,
Baton Rouge,Louisiana
2015 Nightingale
Awards
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Save the Dates
Nurses! Louisiana has a large list of nurses to keep updated and we want to reach you all.
Please be sure to email [email protected] with address changes / corrections or if the nurse listed is no longer at this address.
Subject Line: Pelican News Address Change / Removal – Last, First Name
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Executive Director’s Message
Rita J. Finn
The Annual LSNA Legislative Update and the biennial House of Delegates will be held Monday, April 13, 2015 and Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge . The keynote speaker representing ANA will be Janet Haebler, MSN, RN, Associate Director, State Government Affairs . Lisa Deaton, BSN, RN, LSNA Health Policy Chair will provide an update on legislative issues in Louisiana .
Following the legislative update the 2015 LSNA House of Delegates will convene . The main focus of business will be the proposed restructuring of the LSNA Board of Directors, and the necessary bylaw changes that would reflect the new structure . The LSNA impetus for this change in board structure aligns with the 2012 decision of ANA to decrease the size of its Board of Directors in an effort to become more flexible and relevant in today's rapidly changing world .
A schematic of the proposed new structure as well as the current structure appeared in the December 2014 issue of the Pelican News, along with an in-depth article by LSNA President-Elect, Norlyn Hyde, and Bylaws and Resolutions Chair, Laura Tarcza . The article discussed the rationales for the recommended changes . Please consider reviewing the article and the proposed changes to the organizational chart prior to attending the House of Delegates . The December issue of the Pelican News can be accessed at NursingALD .com under Publications/Louisiana .
Briefly then, the major tasks of the 2015 delegates will be to review, deliberate, and vote on potential bylaws that will re-organize LSNA leadership, consider any resolutions which might come before the House, and elect new state officers . In accordance with current bylaws the President-Elect will assume the office of President . The election of officers can only take place once the vote on the proposed bylaws is decided . You will notice further in this issue two different Calls for Nomination Ballots; the ballot used in the election will be contingent on the outcome of the bylaw vote .
The choices made during this meeting are up to you, the LSNA members . Your decisions will be heard in the votes of your elected delegates . In the days prior to the House talk with other members, peers, and district officers, discuss the options, weigh the pros and cons, consider questions and finally ensure that your district has a full representation of allotted delegates present and prepared to make the best decision possible for our organization .
In closing I would like to impart a gentle reminder that it is not too late to consider running for a board position, and it is never too late to consider joining one of the LSNA committees . There is much work to be done for our profession .
See you at the House!
Rita J. Finn
March, April, May 2015 Pelican News • Page 3
Education
Staja “Star” Booker, MS, RN, PhD-student
The management of pain has received national attention over the past two decades, and in 1997, severe pain was defined as a medical emergency (Balanced Budget Act of 1997, H .R . 2015, Section 4704) . A number of other federal legislation have highlighted pain as a nation public health problem, and these include: declaring 2001-2010 as the “Decade of Pain Control and Research” (H .R . 3244, Section 1603), Veterans Pain Care Act of 2008 (H .R . 6122), Military Pain Care Act of 2008 (H .R . 5465), National Pain Care Policy Act of 2009 (H .R . 756), and provisions within the Affordable Care Act (H .R . 3590, Section 4305- “Advancing Research and Treatment for Pain Care Management”) (Meghani et al ., 2012) . In 2011, two monumental reports were released by the Institute of Medicine (IOM): Future of Nursing and Relieving Pain in America . The landmark Future of Nursing report called for radical change in nursing education/training, leadership, and practice in order to advance the nation’s healthcare, while Relieving Pain in America appealed for greater acknowledgement of pain as national public health problem, quality pain management across populations and settings, and increased pain education and research . At first glance the objectives of these reports appear independent, yet sentiments of education, research, and practice are obvious priorities reflected in each . Considering that nearly 116 million Americans experience chronic pain, resulting in pain care expenditures exceeding $635 billion (IOM, 2011), there is a critical need for nurses
The Future of Nursing; The Future of Pain Managementto lead change and advance pain management care for all patient populations . In fact, several pain-related campaigns have been supported by the Robert Wood Johnson’s Foundation Future of Nursing initiatives (See Table 1) .
A national study found that approximately 75% of patients in Louisiana reported that pain was “always” well-controlled in the hospital setting; Louisiana had the largest proportion of patients who responded “always” when compared to the other 49 states (Tighe, Fillingim, & Hurley, 2014) . While it appears that Louisiana nurses and other providers are doing well in pain management, we want to maintain these high patient satisfaction scores and patient outcomes through continued compliance with regulatory standards for pain management (e .g ., Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid [F-Tag 309], and state laws) and implementation of evidence-based practices in pain management . By aligning the Future of Nursing recommendations with a vision for pain practice, policy, and education, we can ensure our patients receive the best pain care now and in the future . The following recommendations speak to nurses, board of nursing, and heathcare organizations . Recommendation #1: Remove scope of practice barriers.
• Remove treatment restrictions for interventionalpain management, and enable full prescriptive authority for Advanced Practice Nurses . In Louisiana, only physicians can treat chronic pain in the context of interventional pain management; this prohibits certified registered nurse anesthetists
from performing select procedures if used for pain management versus anesthesia (Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, 2006) .
• Expand RN’s scope of practice related toadministration of various pain treatments, provided certain criteria are met . In Louisiana, RN’s are allowed to titrate and administer local anesthetics via epidural or perineural catheters for pain management in select patient populations if certain conditions are met (Louisiana State Board of Nursing, 2010) .
• Advocate for completion of an annual continuingeducation (CE) on pain management to ensure that nurses and APNs are equipped with the most current, evidence-based knowledge to enable practice to the full extent of their education . Some states require CEs on various topics such as child abuse, gerontological nursing, mandatory reporting, et cetera .
• Implement nurse-led, community-based painmanagement clinics, which may reduce un-necessary emergency department visits and hospital recidivism for chronic pain patients .
• Remove any restrictions on APN payment/reimbursement for select pain management interventions .
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Recommendation #2: Expand opportunities for nurses to lead and diffuse collaborative efforts.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice projects, and funded research on various aspects of pain management .
• Develop newmodels of painmanagement deliveryand improve efficiency and performance of nursing practices to decrease risk of un-necessary pain .
• Lead or take an active role in re-designing patientcare environments in order to maximize pain management and comfort levels .
• Collaboratewithcorporatehealthcaremanufacturesto develop technological devices for pain management .
• Provide expert nursing testimony to Congress toguide future development of pain legislation .
• Develop a comprehensive evidence-basedpain management protocol for your healthcare organization outlining specific scope of practice statements for each level of nursing (i .e ., nursing student, LPN, RN, APN) .
• Lead interprofessional pain management/painservice teams in acute care .
Recommendation #3: Implement nurse residency programs (baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral).
• Provide extensive education on pain management(pathophysiology, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and documentation; Opioid Risk Evaluation and Mitigation strategies [REMS]) in nurse residency programs/orientation .
• Require completion of an approved CE on painmanagement .
• Offer APNs training on advanced methods ofpain treatment delivery such as intrathecal, neural blocks, methadone prescribing, administration and monitoring, and neurostimulation (e .g ., transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), epidural stimulation) .
• Complete the American Society for PainManagement Nursing’s Advanced Practice P r og r a m ( h t t p: / / w w w . a s p m n .o r g / Pa ge s /advancedpracticeprogram .aspx) .
• Developaresidencyinpainmanagementnursingforall levels of nursing .
Education
The Future of Nursing continued from page 3 • [Employers should] Have available a list of painmanagement resources/reputable organizations and access to scholarly journals (See Table 1) .
Recommendation #4: Increase the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80 percent by 2020.
• Leverage federal and state funding to train moreBSN-prepared nurses, particularly under-served and under-represented nurses in order to provide culturally-appropriate pain care to diverse patient populations .
• Expand pain management content (includingpopulation health, regulatory standards, systems approach, nursing sensitive quality measures, substance abuse screening) in nursing education by incorporating core pain competencies (Fishman et al ., 2013) in baccalaureate nursing curriculum by aligning with the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice . Prerequisite: Provide more pain education to
faculty (Voshall, Dunn, & Shelestak, 2014)• Develop and offer an elective course on pain
management nursing; in this way baccalaureate-prepared nurses will enter the workforce with specialized knowledge .
Recommendation #5: Double the number of nurses with a doctorate by 2020.
• PrepareDoctorofPhilosophystudentsforaresearchcareer in innovative pain science and policy, using mixed methods, geographic information systems/geospatial methods, “big data,” genomics/proteomics, community-based and public health methods, and qualitative methods .
• Prepare Doctor of Nursing Practice students tocomplete DNP capstone/EBP projects that focus on clinical pain .
• Integrate core pain competencies (Fishman et al.,2013) and the Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice .
Recommendation #6: Ensure that nurses engage in lifelong learning.
• Encouragenurseclinicianstocompletecertificationin pain management through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (http://www .nursecredentialing .org/PainManagementNursing) .
• AlignpaincorecompetencieswithCErequirementsto ensure nurses have adequate education related to the scope of pain .
• [Healthcare organizations] Provide internal CEworkshops and seminars on pain topics by pain experts .
• Attend scholarly conferences to access the latest inpain practice, research, education, policy .
• Join pain-specific professional organizations (SeeTable 1) .
• Determineknowledgeneedsofnursingstaffthrougha quality improvement project . The Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain is available at http://prc .coh .org/res_inst .asp .
Recommendation #7: Prepare and enable nurses to lead change and advance health.
• Serveonboardsandcommitteesofprofessionalpainand healthcare organizations to guide development of evidence-based practice guidelines .
• Experienced nurses shouldmentor graduate nurses,with a focus on standards of care in pain and symptom management .
Recommendation #8: Build an infrastructure for the collection and analysis of interprofessional health care workforce data.
• Develop aworkforce database of painmanagementnursing specialists and consultants for the state to assist in identifying workforce needs . This database can also facilitate state-wide interprofessional practice collaboration and provide rural providers access to pain specialists .
Taking an active role in transforming pain care first requires a paradigm shift in the conceptualization of pain management; that is, pain should not be viewed simply as pain control, but also pain prevention and palliation . Chronic pain patients comprise a staggering one-third of the United States population (IOM, 2011), and this statistic will increase as adults age with chronic diseases associated with pain . Therefore, it is clear that pain will remain an issue in the “future of nursing,” but it is manageable when nurses lead and transform the management of pain .
AcknowledgmentsStar is a third-year doctoral student at the University
of Iowa, MS (Adult/Gero Nursing) graduate of Penn State, and BSN graduate of Grambling State University . She is also a 2013-2015 National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence Patricia G . Archbold Scholar, in which she focuses on pain management in older adults and osteoarthritis pain self-management in older African Americans .
ReferencesFishman, S .M ., Young, H .M ., Lucas, A .E ., Chou, R ., Herr, K .,
Murinson, B .B ., et al . (2013) . Core competencies for pain management: Results of an interprofessional consensus summit . Pain Medicine, 14(7), 971-981 . doi: 10 .1111/pme .12107
Institute of Medicine (IOM) . (2011) . The future of nursing: Leading change, advancing Health . Washington, D .C .: National Academies Press .
Institute of Medicine (IOM) . (2011) . Relieving pain in America: A blueprint for transforming prevention, care, education, and research . Washington, D .C .: National Academies Press .
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners . (2006) . Statement of Position: Interventional pain management procedures are not delegable . Available from http://www .lsbme .la .gov/sites/default/files/documents/Statements%20of%20Position/Interventional%20Pain%20Management .pdf
Louisiana State of Board of Nursing . (2010) . Law governing the practice of nursing . Registered nurses . Partial report available at http://www .lsbn .state .la .us/Portals/1/Documents/rules/npafull .pdf
Meghani, S .H ., Polomano, R .C ., Tait, R .C ., Vallerand, A .H ., Anderson, K .O ., & Gallaher, R .M . (2012) . Advancing a national agenda to eliminate disparities in pain care: Directions for health policy, education, practice, and research . Pain Medicine, 13(1), 5-28 . doi: 10 .1111/j .1526-4637 .2011 .01289 .x
Tighe, P .J ., Fillingim, R .B ., Hurley, R .W . (2014) . Geospatial analysis of hospital consumer assessment of healthcare providers and systems pain management experience scores in U .S . hospitals . Pain, 155(5), 1016-1026 . doi: 10 .1016/j .pain .2014 .02 .003
Voshall, B ., Dunn, K .S ., & Shelestak, D . (2013) . Knowledge and attitudes of pain management among nursing faculty . Pain Management Nursing, 14(4), e226-e235 . doi: 10 .1016/j .pmn .2012 .02 .001
For more information, call Faye Nettles, RN at 381-6844 or apply online atwww.brgeneral.org
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Education
Table 1. List of Reputable Professional Organizations, Resources, and Journals
• PaininitiativesofThe Future of Nursing:Measuring Nurse Care Quality Related to Pain Management http://www .thefutureofnursing .org/resource/detail/measuring-nursing-care-quality-related-pain-management Nurse-led Intervention to Facilitate Patient Activation for Improved Pain Self-management http://www .thefutureofnursing .org/resource/detail/nurse-led-intervention-facilitate-patient-activation-improved-pain-self-management Dissemination and Implementation of Evidence-Based Methods to Measure and Improve Pain Outcomes: Part 1 and 2 http://www .thefutureofnursing .org/resource/detail/dissemination-and-implementation-evidence-based-methods-measure-and-improve-pain-o-0 AND http://www .thefutureofnursing .org/resource/detail/dissemination-and-implementation-evidence-based-methods-measure-and-improve-pain-out
• AgencyforHealthcareResearchandQuality(AHRQ) Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-based Handbook for Nurses, Chapter 17: Improving the Quality of Care Through Pain Assessment and Management http://www .ncbi .nlm .nih .gov/books/NBK2658/
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Awards and Achievements
Tiffany Dauterive, RN, Named TGMC Daisy Award RecipientTiffany Dauterive, RN at Terrebonne General Medical
Center (TGMC) has been honored with “The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses .”
This award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day . Mark Barnes and his family founded the award in 1999, and Terrebonne General Medical Center joins 1,760 other medical facilities honoring their nurses with this special award . The Daisy award is given to a nurse who exemplifies the kind of nurse that patients and families, as well as nurses and physicians, recognize as outstanding .
Dauterive, who began working in TGMC’s Critical Care Unit in January, was nominated by the daughter of a patient who was recovering from heart surgery . The nominator described Tiffany as an excellent nurse who “genuinely cared” when she told the patient that it was “an honor and a privilege” to care for her .
The Critical Care Unit is a medical and surgical unit for patients requiring specialized neurological, pulmonary, renal, cardiovascular, or post-operative monitoring . The Critical Care Unit is for heart patients requiring specialized cardiac care following cardiac procedures such as angioplasty, or stents . Patients requiring close overnight observation are also admitted to this unit . Critical Care nurses spend the majority of time providing one-on-one care to the patient, therefore getting to know the patient and his or her family members very well . Terrebonne General’s Critical Care Nurses have special training and the clinical skills necessary to provide the very best care of critically ill patients . The nurses and physicians work together to develop a special plan of care for each patient .
“I am extremely grateful being a new graduate and being awarded this honor,” Dauterive said . “Being a nurse has been one of the greatest rewards I have ever experienced . I am blessed that my profession consists of having the privilege to be able to build a relationship with my patients and help them through their time of need . To be recognized for something I’m so compassionate about is truly fulfilling .”
Susan Matthews, RN, Honored with Award for Nursing
Excellence from International Honor Society of Nursing
Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC) is pleased to announce Susan Matthews, MBA/HCM, MSN, RN, CGRN, as the recipient of the International Award for Nursing Excellence in Leadership from the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Xi Zeta Chapter at Nicholls State University .
Matthews is the Nurse Director in the advanced Ambulatory Services and the state-of-the-art Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at TGMC . She is responsible for TGMC’s Outpatient Pavilion, two PACU units, two Endoscopy service units, the Infusion Center, Inpatient Holding, Hemo-dialysis, and Outpatient Wound Care . During her 28-year career at TGMC, Matthews has worked as a nurse extern, a staff registered nurse in endoscopy, a charge nurse in endoscopy, and the Clinical Coordinator of Ambulatory Services, before moving to her current position . She is certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), a certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor, and has been a Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse since 1996 . Matthews is also a member of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA), the American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN), the Infusion Nurse Society (INS), and the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCNS) .
Sigma Theta Tau is an international organization devoted to advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership and service . The founders chose the name from the Greek words “Storgé,” “Tharsos,” and “Timé,” meaning “love,” “courage,” and “honor .” The organization now has more than 135,000 active members, residing in more than 85 countries .
Sigma Theta Tau’s International Awards for Nursing Excellence are based on the society’s dedication to fostering high professional nursing standards, recognizing superior achievement, developing leadership and encouraging creative work . Awards are presented to nurses every two years for contributions in the fields of technology, media, chapter excellence, research, leadership and practice .
This year, Matthews earned this prestigious leadership award from the Xi Zeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau at Nicholls State University . This award honors those registered nurses who receive local, national, and international recognition as a nursing leader in education, practice, administration and research; influences leadership in nursing through visionary and innovative approaches to leadership; creates an environment that enhances the image of nursing; and participates in the development of nursing leaders .
“We are very proud to have people like Susan on our team,” Phyllis Peoples, President and CEO of Terrebonne General Medical Center, said . “Her advanced skills, experience and leadership in nursing show that not only does she help to provide exceptional healthcare with compassion to our patients today, but also that we will continue to live up to that standard in the future .”
Tiffany Dauterive, RN
Susan Matthews, MBA/HCM, MSN,
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LNF News
Announcing the 2015 LNF Woodard Nursing
ScholarshipsCynthia Prestholdt, RN,PhD, Chair,
LNF Scholarship & Awards Committee
The Louisiana Nurses Foundation (LNF) received an unexpected late December gift – notification that Mr . E . Scott Woodard’s estate will provide $60,000 for another group of undergraduate Woodard Nursing Scholars in 2015!
Readers may recall that Mr . Woodard passed away in 2013 . The LNF honored Mr . Woodard at the 2014 Nightingale Award Gala for providing a significant legacy of nursing scholarships to Louisiana nursing students . He had established the Mollie C . and Larene B . Woodard Nursing Scholarship Fund, administered by the LNF, with scholarship awards beginning in Fall, 2009 . These scholarships are primarily based on eligibility and financial need . They are available to Louisiana nursing students to attend a state-approved school of nursing of their choice in Louisiana, or a state that borders Louisiana, that prepares students to become Registered Nurses . The purpose of this scholarship fund is to provide financial support to undergraduate nursing students during the clinical component of their nursing program . From 2009 to 2013, there were 65 Woodard Nursing Scholars . The final remaining students who began their awards in 2013 are expected to graduate in Spring, 2015 .
The LNF Scholarship and Awards Committee is currently updating Woodard Nursing Scholarship application materials to be posted on the LSNA website at www .lsna .org . The application deadline will be in June with scholarship awards provided beginning in Fall, 2015 . We are profoundly grateful for Mr . Woodard’s foresight and largess in providing now over $500,000 to support the education of Louisiana future Registered Nurses .
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LSNA News
Current BylawsNomination Form
Proposed BylawsNomination Form
As per the previous Pelican, LSNA’s restructuring and a revision of the bylaws will be voted on at the House of Delegates as well as the new 2015-2017 Board of Directors . Please review the two separate nomination forms below BUT PLEASE NOTE THE FINAL VERSION TO BE USED WILL BE BASED ON THE OUTCOMES OF THE VOTES.
You may nominate someone for both organizational charts but please make sure to turn in the two separate forms accordingly .
Call for Nominations! Elections for 2015 Board of Directors
Elections for the 2015 LSNA Board of Directors will be held at the 2015 LSNA House of Delegates on Monday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Members, and future members*, of LSNA interested in running for one of the positions, or know
someone who is interested, write the nominee’s name, phone, and email address, below and check, or mark, which position(s). Completed nomination forms may be emailed to [email protected] with “Call for Nominations” in the subject line.
*Must be a current member of LSNA to run for office.
Nominations for ANA Delegates will also be taken from the floor! This form can be found on our web site at www.lsna.org or call the LSNA office at 800-457-6378.
!Print ALL information ²²² Candidate Checklist²²²
NAME: E-MAIL: PHONE:
Officers: President-Elect 1. Orient to the duties of president.
2. Assume other duties as requested by the president. 3. Assume duties of the LSNA President in the president’s absence or at the discretion of the president. 4. Serve as the President of the Louisiana Nurses Foundation
Vice President 1. Chair the Program Committee.
2. Assume other duties as requested by the president.
Secretary 1. Chair the Archives Committee.
2. Assume responsibility and accountability for record keeping and reporting of meetings of LSNA.
Treasurer 1. Chair the Finance Committee.
2. Responsible for monitoring the fiscal activities of the association. 3. Provide reports and interpretation of LSNA’s financial position quarterly to the Board of Directors and annually to the LSNA
House of Delegates and membership.
Committee/Council Chairs: (Serve on the LSNA Board of Directors): Health Policy (Committee Chair—4 year term) 1. Initiate legislative action under the direction of the Board of Directors as appropriate to promote nursing or improve
healthcare to the citizens of Louisiana. 2. Recommend a position on legislation related to nursing and healthcare issues to the Board of Directors. 3. Develop and disseminate lobbying strategies for LSNA. 4. Keep membership informed about important legislation pertinent to nursing.
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Clinical Practice (Council Chair—4 year term) 1. Chair the Clinical Practice.
2. Provide a community of peers and a principal source of expertise in areas of interest and serve as a forum for discussion of relevant issues and concerns.
3. Monitor existing standards, develop positions and policies and make recommendations to the Board of Directors. 4. Promote increased understanding of the healthcare needs of culturally diverse populations. 5. Serve as a resource regarding ethics and human rights as they relate to nursing. 6. Accept any additional responsibilities and/or tasks as assigned by the Board.
Membership (Committee Chair—4 year term) 1. Advise the Board of Directors on membership status of the association.
2. Develop and promote strategies for membership recruitment and retention. 3. Coordinate the promotion of membership activities.
Research/Informatics (Council Chair—4 year term) 1. Chair the Leadership/Management Council.
2. Provide a community of peers and a principal source of expertise in areas of interest and serve as a forum for discussion of relevant issues and concerns.
3. Monitor existing standards, develop positions and policies and make recommendations to the Board of Directors. 4. Promote increased understanding of the healthcare needs of culturally diverse populations. 5. Serve as a resource regarding ethics and human rights as they relate to nursing. 6. Accept any additional responsibilities and/or tasks as assigned by the Board.
Committee Council Chairs—Non Board Members: Nominating Committee (2 year term. Chair decided by number of votes)
North South At-Large (circle only one) 1. Request names of candidates for elective offices six months prior to election of LSNA delegates from DNAs.
2. In developing the ballot, receives the names of candidates for consideration from the districts three months prior to election. 3. Two months prior to convention, the Nominating Committee shall meet and prepare a ballot consisting of at least two or more
nominees for each office to be filled. 4. Prepare a ballot, including the names submitted by the DNAs and other members. 5. Publish the slate of candidates at least 60 days in advance of elections.
Audit Committee (2 year term) (Chair decided by number of votes & serves 4 year term) North South At-Large (circle only one)
1. Conduct an annual audit of LSNA income and expenses, with the assistance of the certified public accountant, if needed. 2. Provide for an audit by an external firm every five years and/or when there is a change in the Executive Director. 3. Report findings and make recommendations to the Board of Directors annually and to the House of Delegates at convention. 4. Submit a report to the membership annually in the Pelican News.
Call for Nominations! Elections for 2015 Board of Directors
Elections for the 2015 LSNA Board of Directors will be held at the 2015 LSNA House of Delegates on Monday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Members, and future members*, of LSNA interested in running for one of the positions, or know
someone who is interested, write the nominee’s name, phone, and email address, below and check, or mark, which position(s). Completed nomination forms may be emailed to [email protected] with “Call for Nominations” in the subject line.
*Must be a current member of LSNA to run for office.
Nominations for ANA Delegates will also be taken from the floor! This form can be found on our web site at www.lsna.org or call the LSNA office at 800-457-6378.
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Officers: President-Elect 1. Orient to the duties of president.
2. Serve as alternate representative of LSNA to the ANA Constituent Assembly. 3. Assume other duties as requested by the president. 4. Assume duties of the LSNA President in the president’s absence or at the discretion of the president.
Secretary 1. Chair the Archives Committee.
2. Assume responsibility and accountability for record keeping and reporting of meetings of LSNA.
Treasurer 1. Chair the Finance Committee.
2. Responsible for monitoring the fiscal activities of the association. 3. Provide reports and interpretation of LSNA’s financial position quarterly to the Board of Directors and annually to the LSNA
House of Delegates and membership.
Director Chairs: (Serve on the LSNA Board of Directors): Director of Transition Into Practice (Director Chair—2 year term) 1. Promote transition from LASN to LSNA
2. LASN*** Representative 3. Mentoring 4. Serve on the Board of Directors and as liaison of the following LSNA Committees: 5. Serves on Executive Committee.
Director of Nursing Leadership & Professional Development (Director Chair—2 year term) 1. Serve on the Board of Directors and as liaison of the following LSNA Committees:
a. (Program Committee?) / Education Committee b. Liaison to SCAP c. Research / Informatics
Director of Organizational Advancement (Director Chair—2 year term) 1. Member Services
2. LSNA Insider 3. Serve on the Board of Directors and as liaison of the following LSNA Committees:
a. Communication & Social Media Committee
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Director of Clinical Nursing Practice & Advocacy (Director Chair—2 year term) 2. Serve on the Board of Directors and as liaison of the following LSNA Committees:
a. Health Policy Committee b. Workplace Advocacy Committee c. Clinical Practice Committee
Director of Membership, Recruitment, & Retention (Director Chair—2 year term) 3. Serve on the Board of Directors and as liaison of the following LSNA Committees:
a. Membership Committee i. Individual Memberships ii. Affiliate Memberships iii. Membership Models, Virtual Districts or Chapters
Committee Council Chairs—Non Board Members: Nominating Committee (2 year term. Chair decided by number of votes)
North South At-Large (circle only one) 1. Request names of candidates for elective offices six months prior to election of LSNA delegates from DNAs.
2. In developing the ballot, receives the names of candidates for consideration from the districts three months prior to election. 3. Two months prior to convention, the Nominating Committee shall meet and prepare a ballot consisting of at least two or more
nominees for each office to be filled. 4. Prepare a ballot, including the names submitted by the DNAs and other members. 5. Publish the slate of candidates at least 60 days in advance of elections.
Audit Committee (2 year term. Chair decided by number of votes) North South At-Large (circle only one)
1. Conduct an annual audit of LSNA income and expenses, with the assistance of the certified public accountant, if needed. 2. Provide for an audit by an external firm every five years and/or when there is a change in the Executive Director. 3. Report findings and make recommendations to the Board of Directors annually and to the House of Delegates at convention. 4. Submit a report to the membership annually in the Pelican News.
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IMPORTANT! Registration Information:
• LegislativeUpdate (NurseDay)will begin onMonday at 8:45amwith check-instarting at 8:00am .
• Registration includes 3 CNE contact hours for Member and Non-memberregistration levels .
• South Central Accreditation (SCAP) is accredited a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (a collaboration between Louisiana State Nurses Association and Arkansas Nurses Association).
• HouseofDelegateswillbeginafterlunchwithregistrationstartingduringlunchbreak and the session will continue through Tuesday, April 14 with the Session ending at approximately 5:00pm . All delegates must register for convention/legislative update!
• Allposterpresentersmustregisterforconvention/legislativeupdate!• RegistrationwillbeON-LINE and open Monday, March 9, 2015 . Registrations
will be ON-LINE only .• ON-LINE registration will continue until 1 week prior to Nurse Day . ON-LINE
registrations will be taken down MONDAY, April 6, 2015 . PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!
• After April 6th ON-SITE registrations only will be accepted . There will be an additional $20 .00 charge for ON-SITE registrations . Space may be limited and on-site registration does not guarantee seating. No handouts will be provided for on-site registration.
• All handouts will be posted on our web site ONE WEEK prior to Nurse Day for all registered to download . No handouts will be available on site .
Instructors and Students:
• Instructors,ifyouwishtoregisterstudentsasagrouppleasecontactCarolCairoat (225) 201-0993 or ccairo@lsna .org to make special registration arrangements .
• Studentswillbegivena“stampedanddated”agendaforregistrationverification.It is up to the instructor to monitor attendance and total time of attendance .
• StudentswillnotbegivenCNEcreditsunless full registration price is paid .
Cost Information:
Pre-registration:• Member $90.00• Non-member $120.00• UndergraduateStudent $20.00(noCNEgiven)• GraduateStudent $50.00(noCNEgiven)• LANPAC meeting and Lunch $25 .00 (no CNE given) during Monday’s lunch break
• ALL LSNA Delegates for House of Delegates must register for Convention . You cannot be a Delegate without registering!
• ALL Poster Presenters must register for Convention .
After April 6th you will only be able to register on-site. There will be an ADDITIONAL $20.00 late registration fee.
LANPAC
• TherewillbeaLANPACmeetingandboxlunch.ThiswillbeheldonMonday,April 13, 2015 during the lunch break .
ATTENTION!! IMPORTANT!!If registering ON-SITE there will be an additional $20 .00 fee . This is for ALL registrations (Member, Non-member, delegate, and/or student .)
ANCC WORKSHOP:
• AworkshopwillbeheldonSunday,April12,2015at theCrownePlazaHotel.The workshop will discuss the 2013 American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation Continuing Nursing Education Criteria .
• Thiswillbea threehourprogram. CNEswillbeawarded. Please refer to theweb site for cost information and registration .
• Check-in for this programwill begin 1:00pm at and the programwill begin at2:00pm lasting until 5:00pm . Registration for this program is done through the office . Please call (225) 201-0993 . Pre-registration at that time is recommended because seating is limited to 50 participants .
• AnyagencywhoisanApprovedProviderofContinuingNursingEducation,anyagency interested in becoming an Approved Provider of Continuing Nursing Education, or anyone interested in submitting individual education activities to SCAP for approval is encouraged to attend .
• South Central Accreditation (SCAP) is accredited a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (a collaboration between Louisiana State Nurses Association and Arkansas Nurses Association).
HOTEL INFORMATION:
• CrownePlazaExecutiveCenterBatonRouge• 4728ConstitutionAvenueBatonRouge,Louisiana70808UnitedStates• (225)925-2244• Room rates of $102.00/single or double. Rates are subject to applicable taxes.
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PLEASE check the LSNA web site often to get current information about the events scheduled.
www.lsna.org
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Monday, April 13 and Tuesday April 14, 2015Crowne Plaza, Baton Rouge, LA
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District News
Baton Rouge District Nurses Association Elects New Officers
The Baton Rouge District Nurses Association held its annual business meeting Jan . 15, 2015 at Drusilla Seafood Restaurant, Baton Rouge . The annual event was attended by 25 members . Annual reports were given by current and outgoing members of the Board of Directors . The budget for 2015 was adopted by the membership attending .
Current membership of the BRDNA is 323 . Plan for membership activities were given for 2015 including giving an additional 2 free memberships in LSNA to graduating seniors from local schools of nursing .
The following were elected to the Board of Directors:
Sharon Bator, President
Clara Earl, President- elect
Serena Sanford, Vice President
Sandra Robinson, Recording Secretary
Cindy Schneider, Treasurer
Karen Moody, Board of Directors
Shelly Upshaw, Board of Directors
Wenona Bell, Board of Directors
Board of Directors
In the fall, the NDNA held its Annual Nursing Recognition Program . This event recognizes RNs that live or work in Washington or St . Tammany Parish . This is an opportunity for student nurses, patients, families, coworkers, supervisors and facilities to recognize the outstanding performance of RNs . St . Tammany Parish Hospital hosted the event this year by providing the location, music and wonderful refreshments . This provided the opportunity to hold the event in West St . Tammany this year . A special thank you to Rev . Jeff Simms for the invocation, Kerry Milton, Chief Nursing Officer, for facility support of the event and Lisa Sharp, NDNA V .P . for on-site coordination .
There were thirty-five recipients: Michelle Barbry-Northlake Behavioral Health, Cheryl Barre-St . Tammany Parish Hospital, Cathy Berns-Guest House of Slidell, Sandra Martin-Boeckl-Ochsner Health System, Jarrel Bowens-St . Tammany Parish Hospital, Grant Brauwn-St . Tammany Parish Hospital, Shannon Breaux-Southern Surgical, Julie Diodene-LA Heart Hospital, Cindy Dixon-Guest House, Christine Farrell-Ochsner Health System , Rhonda Fontenot-Ochsner Health System, Linda Galloway-St . Tammany Parish Hospital,Elizabeth Tren Garb0-Our Lady of the Angels Hospital, Carolyn Griffin-Southern Surgical, Cheryl Hilton-Ochsner Health System, Rondlyn Houston-Ochsner Health System, Kimberly Keene-Ochsner Health System, Eleanor Lomzenski-St . Tammany Parish Hospital, Marti Kay Miller-Carey
Northshore District Nurses Association
Conservatorship N .O ., Kerry Milton-St . Tammany Parish Hospital, Tiffany Nelder-St . Tammany Parish Hospital, Chuck Perotto-Northlake Behavioral Health, Stephanie Pierce -LSUHSC School of Nursing, Steve Retif-St . Tammany Parish Hospital, Keith Robin-LA Heart Hospital, Lisa Rohlinzer-Ochsner Health System, Michael Sanchez -St . Tammany Parish Hospital, Sherry Savoie-Guest House, Angela Scanio-LSUHSC School of Nursing, Pat Simonson-Ochsner Health System, Troy Tallent-Ochsner Covington, Melissa Watson-LA Heart Hospital, Paulette Watts-Premier Pain Center, Jane Whitney-Our Lady of the Angels Hospital, Jennifer Yacska-Haven Health/Hospice of LA .
In addition to kind words describing the accomplishments of each recipient, the nominator was asked to identify one word to describe their nominee . These descriptors were: Caring - Committed - Compassionate - Dedicated - Fantastic - Team Player - Steady - Knowledgeable - Professional - Inspirational - Awesome - Supportive - Resolute - Phenomenal - World Class - Leader - Advocate - Future - Authentic - Selfless – Intelligent and supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
The Board of Directors planned the event and introduced the nominees:
Lisa Sharp-VP; Allison Maestri- Secretary, Marybeth Burkhart-Treasurer, Terry Joseph-Parliamentarian/Historian, Directors-Liz McHugh, Sue DeLaune, Willa Stewart, Janice Augustine, Regina Runfalo-Flemming, and Beverly Sheridan .
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Pictured above are the recipients of the NDNA Annual Nursing Recognition Program
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March, April, May 2015 Pelican News • Page 11
2016 Board Members Ready to Lead
Patricia La Brosse, President
Two officers and two members of the Board of Directors were installed at the DNA IV January meeting . Vice-President Jackie Hebert and Board member, Debbie Carter were re-elected to their positions . Lisa Broussard will assume the duties of Secretary and Elsie Meaux was elected as a Board member . All have agreed to two-year terms . President Patricia La Brosse, Treasurer Carllene MacMillan, and Board members Nellie Prudhomme and Lucille Woodard are serving the second year of two-year terms . Dr . Kevin Besse has agreed to serve the last year of Lisa Broussard’s unexpired term since her election as Secretary .
The business meeting included a lively discussion of the proposed LSNA structural changes to be addressed at the 2015 House of Delegates . Dr . Carllene MacMillan, DNA IV Treasurer and LSNA Vice President, reviewed the suggested structure and LSNA Board of Directors’ rationale for the proposed changes . She addressed the questions and concerns of the district members, and assured them she will forward the DNA IV member’s feedback to LSNA Board of Directors .
A one-hour CNE program, “LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Transgender and Questioning) Cultural Competence 101: Basic Information for Health Care Professionals,” was presented by Bradley Leger, BS, MS, MPS, PhD and Robin Toler, ATR-BC, LAC . Educational objectives included the participant’s ability to express an awareness of LGBTQ issues and terminology related to current cultural issues across health care settings . The district members were also encouraged to explore the underpinnings of LGBTQ-related social issues both nationally and internationally . The final goal was to provide participants the opportunity to consider social and cultural implications of the diverse expressions of sexuality and how these expressions intersect in health care settings .
Dr . Leger and Ms . Toler facilitate programs within a cultural competence framework entitled Sensitivity and Diversity Education with a Purpose . They provide supportive education, training and discussion on LGBTQ, Poverty, Racism, and Violence Against Women . Additional information regarding cultural awareness and competence programs may be obtained from Dr . Leger at brad@balconsulting .org and Ms . Toler at RobinToler1@gmail .com .
District News
Lafayette District Nurses Association
Patricia LaBrosse, APRN-BC, President
Local and National Officers
LSNA District IV was listed among the sponsors of the 2015 Acadiana Black Nurses Association President’s Gala . The event theme this year was “ABNA Influencing Diversity through Community Involvement, Education, Practice and Leadership .” Evening highlights included the presentation of education and community service awards . Two nursing students at Louisiana State University-Eunice were recipients of Dr . Enricka K . Singleton Education Scholarships . Jessica Jackson and Tarolyn Valhere, who will be completing the program in May, were selected based on criteria which included academic excellence, community service, essays articulating professional development plans, and faculty recommendation letters .
Community Service Award recipients include The Diabetic Kitchen, The Crowley, Louisiana Tutoring Program, Immaculate Heart of Mary Health Care Ministry, and Congregational Health Care Ministries . These programs were recognized for their positive impact by providing education to promote lasting life style changes and bringing health care services to vulnerable populations who otherwise would not seek care .
Reverend Deidre Walton, JD, MSN, PN, PHN, current President of the National Black Nurses Association, delivered the Keynote Address . With over 30 years Managed Care experience in nursing practice, education and administration, she develops, implements, supports and promotes health services strategies, tactics, policies and programs that drive the delivery of quality health care . As a patient advocate, and an international leader
in healthcare, her expertise is often requested for the resolution of issues regarding healthcare finance, quality patient care, culturally competent care, and safety for patients and employees . Dr . Walton’s familiarity with managing large cost-related data sets has provided opportunities for her to implement review processes and “road maps” in health systems that help to improve health outcomes among persons with complex health conditions .
Dr . Walton challenged the nurses in the audience by addressing topics including: the critical need for nurses to be involved in their communities and as leaders in health care; practicing to the full extent of their skills and being viewed as equal partners in health care delivery; taking leadership roles in health policy, planning, and provision; adopting a global perspective on evolving nursing roles for innovations in health care and implications for education, research, leadership and practice; working with stakeholders to identify and remove barriers to practice in order to increase consumers’ access to high-quality, patient-centered care; and increasing the diversity of the workforce to include men in nursing .
District IV Leaders Attend ABNA Gala
Lafayette District continued on page 12
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CORRECTIONNew members for Shreveport District Nurses Association
In the previous edition of the Pelican News, the following new members were erroneous listed as members of the Bayou district, when in fact they members of the LA10 Shreveport District:
Susan Burns
Gelinia Jackson
Latoya Jones
Jennifer Middleton
Theresa Rakel
Lori Rayborn
Erin Stinson
Mamie Washington
Hannah Watley
Sheri Wilson
Sorry for the miscommunication .
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• PleaselogintoANA’swebsite,http://www.nursingworld .org/, for access to many exclusive features and services for members . This includes access to your special MyANA page where you can change your profile, print your Member card, link to your state association site, access your special ANA groups and ANA NurseSpace .org and much, much more . Check out ANA’s Member Value Program! If you need help finding your login information, please contact the ANA Membership Department at 1-800-923-7709 .
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Pelican News, LSNA’s quarterly news publication, goes to every RN in the state.
• IfyouarenotreceivingthePelicanNewsandare an RN please make sure your address is up to date with LSBN .
Go to services at http://www .lsbn .state .la .us/ or call 225-755-7500 .
• Anyonemaysubmitanarticletobereviewedfor possible publication . Please check out page 2 of the Pelican or go to our website, lsna .org, for information on how to submit an article .
2015 Article Submission DEADLINES (submissions by end of the business day):
April 10, 2015July 10, 2015October 9, 2015
Did you know…? Member Achieves Academic Goal
Patricia A. La Brosse, DNA IV President
District IV proudly congratulates Kevin T . Besse, DNP, RN, CNE, on the completion of his doctoral studies at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland . The topic of his research was: BSN Students’ Knowledge of Genetics and Genomics . Since completion of the human genome project, genetic and genomic knowledge that may affect our patients’ health has been and will continue to emerge . Many nurses lack adequate genomic knowledge, and without that knowledge, essential genetic competencies cannot be appropriately integrated into practice . Using Everett Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation Theory as a framework, Dr . Besse examined a baseline level of genetic and genomic knowledge in BSN clinical and pre-clinical students . His research instrument was developed by Bethany Vice Bowling of the Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Kentucky University, and colleagues (Bowling, Acra et al ., 2008) .
Results of Dr . Besse’s study were encouraging . Participants representing students from all semesters in a four-year BSN program answered questions using an online survey format . There was a significant difference in scores between clinical and pre-clinical students with clinical students scoring higher . Scores were consistent with those of other groups assessed using the GLAI . Scores were consistent with other groups assessed . Students’ responses indicated an appreciation of genetics and genomics as important to their future nursing careers, and an interest in the topic . One recommendation that emerged from this study is to assess genetic and genomic knowledge in practicing nurses .
Dr . Besse began his nursing education in 1991 as a graduate of Charity Hospital School of Nursing, New Orleans, LA . Six years later he received his BSN from Loyola University, New Orleans, LA . He completed his MSN at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2006, joined the faculty after obtaining that degree, and became a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) in 2008 .
Dr . Besse is a member of multiple professional organizations including: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Delta Eta Chapter; Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars; National League for Nursing; ANA/LSNA District IV; and the American Assembly of Men in Nursing .
Kevin T. Besse, DNP, RN, CNE
Lafayette District continued from page 11
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March, April, May 2015 Pelican News • Page 13
LANPAC Annual Meeting
LSNA’s Political Action Committee (LANPAC) is a vital component of our legislative success in the Louisiana Legislature . A political action committee not only raises money to contribute to candidates running for political office, but also increases member participation, empowers its members to play a greater role in the development of public policy, and better positions the profession in the legislative arena . LSNA’s Health Policy Committee is another vital component with their role in monitoring policy and legislative activity, recommending a position on legislation related to nursing and healthcare during the session .
The backbone of LSNA’s power in Louisiana Legislature is the political and grassroots activism of registered nurses across the state . As nurse’s participation continues to increase, so will the voice and victories of nursing in the legislative arena . Plan to attend the annual meeting of LANPAC at Nurse Day on April 13, 2015 and find out how you can make a difference . At this meeting we will elect the LANPAC board and have a presentation on how we can all be involved and make our voices heard .
SHOW PRIDE IN YOUR PROFESSIONAND SUPPORT THE
&Monies collected from the plates will go the Louisiana Nurses Foundation to
support nursing interests and continuing education.
The cost of the plate is $50.00 above the normal renewal fee for your vehicle. This is for a two year period.
To order:• On Line: www.expresslane.org.
• Go to Vehicle Services: Specialty Plates• By Phone:Special/DealerLicensePlateUnit:(225) 925-6371 or 1-225-925-6146 for assistance.• In Person: (Baton Rouge) go directly to the Department of Motor
Vehicles on Public Safety Road just off Independence Blvd.
Be sure to:• Pleasebesurethatyouhaveproperlytitledandregisteredthevehiclein
your name.• Haveyourcurrentregistrationavailabletoenterandverifyvehicle
Outstanding NursesKnow an LSNA Nurse whose done something outstanding and want to share? Please send a picture and paragraph (150 words or less) to lsna@lsna .org (must be in word or pdf) . Subject Line: LSNA Outstanding Nurse – Last, First Name
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Welcome New / Reinstated Members of LSNA!
September – JanuaryMarie M . Adorno LA07 New OrleansQuianne Aguillard LA07 New OrleansMelanie Anderson LA07 New OrleansWendy Bennett LA07 New OrleansJoshua Bertrand LA04 LafayetteTina Billberry LA01 AlexandriaRobin Boese LA03 NorthshoreMonchielle Bolds LA07 New OrleansLorris Bouzigard LA03 NorthshoreMicki Browning LA10 ShreveportKimberly Buras LA07 New OrleansTammy Cannon LA10 ShreveportFaye L . Collins LA01 AlexandriaKati Nan Combs LA10 ShreveportAshley Crain LA07 New OrleansWhitney N . Curry LA02 Baton RougeHolly S . Delatte LA02 Baton RougeShaun Dotson LA02 Baton RougeKimberly N . Dunn LA07 New OrleansChristin Edwards LA05 Lake CharlesJulie Everette LA01 AlexandriaKaitlyn Fakouri LA02 Baton Rouge
Chelsea Gandolfi LA07 New OrleansLord Jero P . Garcia LA07 New OrleansMary Genovese LA07 New OrleansJanet Girlinghouse LA10 ShreveportMargaret Grant LA07 New OrleansBeverly D . Grimes LA02 Baton RougeElizabeth Candebat Harmon LA07 New OrleansFernando Hernandez LA04 LafayettePrecious Hodges LA04 LafayetteErica M . Hudson-Hernandez LA07 New OrleansMichelle Hurly LA07 New OrleansPatricia H . Jackson LA02 Baton RougeJamie Johanson LA12 BayouFalcon Jones LA02 Baton RougeLatoya Jones LA10 ShreveportKimberly Rochell Jones LA10 ShreveportAmy Williams Jones LA06 MonroeDarnell Kohlenberg LA04 LafayetteKristi Lamarque LA03 NorthshoreTywana J . Lambert LA13 FelicianaClara Ann Langlois LA04 LafayetteScharmaine Lawson Baker LA07 New Orleans
Catherine Renee Ledbetter LA02 Baton RougeMegan Ledet LA07 New OrleansBeau Leonard LA12 BayouPaula Licciardi LA07 New OrleansJonathan Little LA04 LafayetteOlivia Lustig LA02 Baton RougeToni W . Manogin LA02 Baton RougeJennifer Martin LA07 New OrleansDelinda S . Martin LA07 New OrleansAshley Matherne LA02 Baton RougeSandra Mathes LA02 Baton RougeBeverly McCoy LA03 NorthshoreKatie McDaniel LA02 Baton RougeCassandra McElroy LA03 NorthshoreTeresita E . McNabb LA12 BayouLori Minsky LA02 Baton RougeVanessa Murphy LA02 Baton RougeBrittani Lynn Naccari LA07 New OrleansGabrielle Newton LA02 Baton RougeRosaline Osu LA02 Baton RougeJanet Parrish LA07 New OrleansSybil Paulson LA03 NorthshoreJoan Peperone LA03 NorthshoreLessley Petty LA02 Baton RougeLilibeth Price LA07 New OrleansHeather L . Procell LA02 Baton RougeDebra D . Quigley LA07 New OrleansLori Rayborn LA10 ShreveportBridget Readeau LA13 FelicianaErin Richard LA10 ShreveportJacqueline Renee Robinson LA10 ShreveportRaul Salas LA07 New OrleansSteven P . Savant LA04 LafayetteCindra K . Schneider LA02 Baton RougeCindra Schneider LA02 Baton RougeRobert Gerald Simpson LA03 NorthshoreKristy Walgamotte Solis LA07 New OrleansJennifer Steel LA07 New OrleansDesiree Stelly LA07 New OrleansMegan Stevens LA05 Lake CharlesTheresa D . Stewart LA02 Baton RougeErin Nikole Stinson LA10 ShreveportAmber Stokes LA07 New OrleansLisa Sullivan LA05 Lake CharlesKimberly Tanner LA07 New OrleansJanice A . Taulli-Lasseigne LA03 NorthshoreDouglas Taylor LA04 LafayetteBecca Thibodaux LA12 BayouLauren E . Todd LA05 Lake CharlesChandra Torry-Chapman LA02 Baton RougeShawn P . Trahan LA02 Baton RougeDenise Turberville-Guerrero LA07 New OrleansBrooke Vickers LA12 BayouLisa Thompson Videau LA07 New OrleansMamie Washington LA10 ShreveportMary Elizabeth White LA02 Baton RougeRose-Mary A . White LA07 New OrleansAllenesia Williams LA02 Baton RougeMae A . Williams LA01 AlexandriaShawntel Willis LA05 Lake CharlesPenny Woods LA10 Shreveport
Dues Payment Options (please choose one)
Automatic Monthly Payment Option
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This is to authorize monthly electronic payments to LSNA/ANA. By signing on the line, I authorize LSNA/ANA to withdraw 1/12 of my annual dues and any additional service fees from my account (see chart below). *SEE ADDITIONAL NOTE TO THE RIGHT
Automatic Monthly Payment Authorization Signature
CHECKING: Please enclose a check for the first month’s payment, which will be drafted on or after the 15th day of each month using the account designated by the enclosed check.
CREDIT/DEBIT CARD: Please complete the credit card information at the right and this credit card will be debited on or after the 1st day of each month (VISA and MasterCard Only).
Full Annual Payment Option
CHECK PAYMENT: Make check payable to LSNA or fill out credit card information to the right.
AUTOMATED CREDIT CARD PAYMENT: This is to authorize annual credit card payments to LSNA/ANA. By signing on this line, I authorize LSNA/ANA to charge the credit card listed in the credit card information section for the annual dues on the 1st day of the month when the annual renewal is due. (fill out credit card information to the right)
*By signing the Monthly Electronic Deduction Authorization, or the Automatic Annual Credit Card Payment Authorization, you are authoriz-ing LSNA/ANA to change the amount by giving the above signed thirty (30) days written notice. Above signed may cancel this authorization upon receipt by LSNA/ANA of written notification of termination twenty (20) days prior to deduction date designated above. Membership will continue until this notification is received. LSNA/ANA will charge a $5 fee for any returned drafts or charge backs.
State nurses association dues are not deductible as charitable contribu-tions for tax purposes, but may be deductible as a business expense. However, that percentage of dues used for lobbying by the LSNA is not deductible as a business expense. Please contact the office for the correct amount.
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Membership Applicat ion 5713 Superior Drive, Suite A-6 Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (225) 201-0993 Fax (225) 201-0971
Membership Category (Please check one)
M -Full Membership Dues $24.67 per month or $290.00 annually. Includes membership in and bene-fits of the American Nurses Association, Louisiana State Nurses Association and LSNA District Associa-tion. Employed—Full Time
Employed—Part Time
R-Reduced Membership Dues $12.58 per month or $145.00 annually. Includes membership in and bene-fits of the American Nurses Association, Louisiana State Nurses Association and LSNA District Associa-tion. Not Employed
New Grad (New graduate from basic nursing edu-cation program, within six months after graduation. First membership year only)
Full-Time Student (Registered Nurse in full-time studies)
Totally Disabled
LA State Only Membership Dues $16.25 per month or $189.00 annually. Includes membership in and benefits of the Louisiana State Nurses Association and the LSNA District Association State membership only
TO BE COMPLETED BY LSNA: State District
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CURRENT DUES: Yearly Monthly Full Member $290.00 $24.67 Reduced $145.00 $12.58 State Only $189.00 $16.25
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Welcome to Louisiana Members!
Cynthia R . ArmstrongMeredith Yvonne Richoux
Emily E . PerdueMary M . Montgomery
Ryan Jacobsen
Please send all questions or concerns regarding membership to Karen Loden at [email protected].
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DEGREES OFFERED: • Doctor of Nursing Practice • MSN to DNP for Executive Leadership and Nurse Practitioner • BSN to DNP for Family Nurse Practitioners • Master of Science in Nursing • Health Care Systems Management n Students with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree may apply for entry into the MSN program through the BLEND (Bridge) option
