I am beaming with pride, excitement and confidence in knowing that I am a member of the only professional nurses association in Mississippi representing all registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses across all nursing roles— and that’s really a big deal! Over the years, MNA has worked tirelessly on our behalf to proactively address issues that impact our nursing profession. The 2019 Annual MNA Convention was the most recent demonstration of how the MNA Board of Directors, executive director, staff and MNF worked as a team to deliver a very impressive and very effective conference current resident or Presort Standard US Postage PAID Permit #14 Princeton, MN 55371 Vol. 81, No. 4 Winter 2019 The Mississippi RN THE MISSISSIPPI NURSES ASSOCIATION IS THE VOICE OF REGISTERED NURSES AND ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES IN MISSISSIPPI AND HAS PROVIDED LEADERSHIP TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ALL PEOPLE FOR THE PAST 108 YEARS A Message from the President Tonya Moore, PhD, RN focused on nursing success, which can be defined in many ways all across our great state. The pre-convention opener led by Dr. Eileen O’Grady set a high standard for what was to be expected for the remainder of the week. Dr. O’Grady walked us through how to become the CEO of our whole life. This session was nothing short of amazing! On a personal note, I attended this session not feeling my best as I battled a sinus head cold. While I felt the need for rest in my hotel room, Dr. O’Grady’s presentation was so engaging and inspiring that I had to stay for the entire session! And that was only the beginning of this convention’s excellence. Each of the sessions that followed, either met or exceeded the expectations of our attendees. We received useful information on timely topics such as vaping, workplace violence, crimes against children, suicide prevention, eliminating patient harm through high reliability, and more. Our expert presenters were very engaging and I observed many nurses with deep focus during these sessions. It is gratifying to see so many taking notes and snapping pictures of PowerPoint slides to guard against missing any key points. Some sessions were in such demand that capacity was limited to standing room only. Everyone I have spoken with about this year’s convention shares my same sentiment–it was exceptional! The 108th MNA House of Delegates (HOD) focused on the “business” of the association. I’ve always enjoyed attending the HOD because it is the one time each year where all of our districts are represented during a collective discussion about the strategic direction of the association. It’s where all of our members, by way of district delegates, share a voice in how A Message from the President continued on page 19 MNA Goes Green with MS RN MNA is “going green” by sending you the MS RN directly to your email rather than your mailbox. This will provide you faster, easy access to the many articles contained in each issue. Don’t miss an issue. To ensure you receive the MS RN without delays, please check to see that we have your most up-to-date email address. Members of MNA will continue to receive the MS RN via email and mail. Quarterly publication sent to approximately 59,000 RNs and LPNs in Mississippi. Dr. Tonya Moore has 24 years of professional nursing experience, most of which has been in various roles at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). As executive director of leadership and workforce development at UMMC, Dr. Moore is responsible for directing the institutional workforce and leadership development program for faculty, staff and students in collaboration with the chief academic officer, chief faculty affairs officer and chief human resources officer. Dr. Moore earned an associate degree in nursing from Alcorn State University, a bachelor’s and master’s in Nursing from the University of Mississippi, and a doctor of philosophy degree in Nursing Research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Moore’s talents and commitment to her profession have earned her recognition in several distinguished and respected organizations. Among those, she received the University of Alabama at Birmingham Nursing Alumni 2019 Jo Ann Barnett Award for Compassionate Care and the 2019 Myrlie Evers-Williams Minority Health Leader Award. Bestowed in 2019, she received national recognition as Best in Nursing Award of Excellence by the American Health Council. Dr. Moore was also recognized as a 2011 Up and Comer, one of 12 people in the United States chosen by Modern Healthcare magazine. In 2009, she was recognized as Nurse of the Year by University of Mississippi Health Care.
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I am beaming with pride, excitement and confidence in knowing that I am a member of the only professional nurses association in Mississippi representing all registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses across all nursing roles—and that’s really a big deal! Over the years, MNA has worked tirelessly on our behalf to proactively address issues that impact our nursing profession. The 2019 Annual MNA Convention was the most recent demonstration of how the MNA Board of Directors, executive director, staff and MNF worked as a team to deliver a very impressive and very effective conference
current resident or
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PAIDPermit #14
Princeton, MN55371
Vol. 81, No. 4 Winter 2019
The Mississippi RNTHE MISSISSIPPI NURSES ASSOCIATION IS THE VOICE OF REGISTERED NURSES AND ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES
IN MISSISSIPPI AND HAS PROVIDED LEADERSHIP TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ALL PEOPLE FOR THE PAST 108 YEARS
A Message from the President
Tonya Moore, PhD, RN
focused on nursing success, which can be defined in many ways all across our great state.
The pre-convention opener led by Dr. Eileen O’Grady set a high standard for what was to be expected for the remainder of the week. Dr. O’Grady walked us through how to become the CEO of our whole life. This session was nothing short of amazing! On a personal note, I attended this session not feeling my best as I battled a sinus head cold. While I felt the need for rest in my hotel room, Dr. O’Grady’s presentation was so engaging and inspiring that I had to stay for the entire session! And that was only the beginning of this convention’s excellence. Each of the sessions that followed, either met or exceeded the expectations of our attendees. We received useful information on timely topics such as vaping, workplace violence, crimes against children, suicide prevention, eliminating patient harm through high reliability, and more. Our expert presenters were very engaging and I observed many nurses with deep focus during these sessions. It is gratifying to see so many taking notes and snapping pictures of PowerPoint
slides to guard against missing any key points. Some sessions were in such demand that capacity was limited to standing room only. Everyone I have spoken with about this year’s convention shares my same sentiment–it was exceptional!
The 108th MNA House of Delegates (HOD) focused on the “business” of the association. I’ve always enjoyed attending the HOD because it is the one time each year where all of our districts are represented during a collective discussion about the strategic direction of the association. It’s where all of our members, by way of district delegates, share a voice in how
A Message from the President continued on page 19
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This will provide you faster, easy access to the many articles contained in each issue.
Don’t miss an issue. To ensure you receive the MS RN without delays, please check to see that we have your most up-to-date email address. Members of MNA will continue to receive the MS RN via email and mail.
Quarterly publication sent to approximately 59,000 RNs and LPNs in Mississippi.
Dr. Tonya Moore has 24 years of professional nursing experience, most of which has been in various roles at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). As executive director of leadership and workforce development at UMMC, Dr. Moore is responsible for directing the institutional workforce and leadership development program for faculty, staff and students in collaboration with the chief academic officer, chief faculty affairs officer and chief human resources officer.
Dr. Moore earned an associate degree in nursing from Alcorn State University, a bachelor’s and master’s in Nursing from the University of Mississippi, and a doctor of philosophy degree in Nursing Research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Dr. Moore’s talents and commitment to her profession have earned her recognition in several distinguished and respected organizations. Among those, she received the University of Alabama at Birmingham Nursing Alumni 2019 Jo Ann Barnett Award for Compassionate Care and the 2019 Myrlie Evers-Williams Minority Health Leader Award. Bestowed in 2019, she received national recognition as Best in Nursing Award of Excellence by the American Health Council. Dr. Moore was also recognized as a 2011 Up and Comer, one of 12 people in the United States chosen by Modern Healthcare magazine. In 2009, she was recognized as Nurse of the Year by University of Mississippi Health Care.
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Secretary TreasurerJohnnie Sue Wijewardane, Carl Mangum, PhD, PMHNPPhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP [email protected]@umc.edu
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Council on Nursing Education Council on Nursing ResearchTomekia Luckett, PhD, RN Ashley Krebs, PhD, RN, CHSE [email protected][email protected] Council on Health Affairs Council on Nursing PracticeAlena Lester, DNP, Debra Rhinewalt, APRN, FNP-C, ONP-C BSN, [email protected][email protected]
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EVENT DATE & LOCATIONNRCME/FMCSA DOT Medical Examiner Course
Mississippi Center for Nursing – Madison, MSJanuary 17, 2020
Lobby Day at the Capitol Mississippi State Capitol – Jackson, MSJanuary 22, 2020
Pharmacology of Controlled Substance for APRNs
Southwest Community College – Summit, MSJanuary 24, 2020
Chronic Diseases in Mississippi for RNs Southwest Community College – Summit, MSJanuary 24, 2020
The Impact of Workplace and Intimate Partner Violence on Families and the Role of the Nursing Profession… with a Bonus Conversation About the Dangers of Vaping
UMMC Community Care Clinic Humphrey’s CountyBelzoni, MS
January 30, 2020
Wound Care Workshop for RNs & APRNs Mississippi Center for Nursing – Madison, MSFebruary 7, 2020
MS Addiction Conference – in Partnership with Professionals Health Network
Hilton Hotel – Jackson, MSFebruary 26-28, 2020
2020 APRN Spring ConferenceOxford Convention Center – Oxford, MS
April 17-18, 2020
MS Drug Summit – in Partnership with First Responders of Mississippi
Broadmoor Baptist Church – Madison, MSJuly, 2020
2020 Annual ConventionMS Coast Coliseum & Convention Center – Biloxi, MS
October 13 – 16, 2020
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
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Seated L-R: Debra Rhinewalt, BSN, CHPN, Director, Council on Nursing Practice;Tonya Moore, PhD, RN, President;Johnnie Sue Wijewardane, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, Secretary;Sandra “Sandi” Arnold, MSN, RN, Director, Council on Organizational Affairs;
Standing L-R:Tomekia Luckett, PhD, RN, Director, Council on Nursing Education;Alena Lester, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, ONP-C, Director, Council on Health Affairs;Shonda Phelon, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, GNP-BC, Director, Council on Advanced Practice;Teresa Malone, MNA Executive Director;Ashley Krebs, PhD, RN, CHSE, Director, Council on Nursing Research;Carl Mangum, PhD, PMHNP, Treasurer.
Congratulations to Dr. Tonya Moore, Dr. Carl Mangum, Dr. Tomekia Luckett, and Sandi Arnold, elected by the 2019 House of Delegates.
Meet MNA’s 2019-2020 Board of Directors
Mary Patricia Burg Curtis April 29, 1938 – November 3, 2019
Dr. Mary Patricia Burg Curtis devoted her professional career to nursing, counseling, education, and access to healthcare. Her contributions and leadership span 52 years. Dr. Curtis was a graduate of Marquette University, Mississippi University for Women, and received her doctorate at Mississippi State University. Dr. Curtis was the Director of the Graduate Nursing Program and associated with MUW for 27 years and was the first Nurse Practitioner to practice in Lowndes County. Dr. Curtis was very active in the political arena, having contributed to the writing of bills and being an expert witness at Senate hearings for health care in MS. She was also very active in the Mississippi Nurses Association at the national, regional, and local levels. She served as Chair of the Research Advisor Panel of the National Council State Boards of Nursing for nine years. Dr. Curtis was appointed to the Mississippi Board of Nursing for two terms (eight years) during which time she served as President of the Board. Dr. Curtis has been recognized by multiple professional and school organizations for her leadership and for paving the way for the Nurse Practitioner role. Among her awards and recognitions, the three most precious to her were the Marquette University’s Alumni Merit Award for contributions to health care, Induction into the Mississippi Nurses Association’s Hall of Fame, and Induction into the MUW Hall of Fame.
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Eileen O’Grady, PhD, RN
Dr. Eileen O’Grady is a certified adult nurse practitioner, a wellness coach and an expert on
intentional change in adults. Dr. O’Grady is the Founder of the School of Wellness.
The following questions come from RNs and APRNs from across the United States.
I live and work in a food desert. Many of the diseases that my patients have stem from diets of junk and fast food. I myself struggle with my weight. How do you suggest I manage this?
First off, how hard this must be to have limited access to fresh food. As a person who cares for others, it is even more difficult to be in a community that does not have access to what might be one of the most important predictors of good health, fresh food. Poor nutrient-food is at the root of so much of our health care problems: obesity and all the joint replacements stemming from that, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and 13 kinds of cancers.
The situation in which you are promoting the health of others must be getting undermined everyday by the lack of access to fresh food. I worry about you in this because it can feel overwhelming and on bad days, maybe even futile. There are rays of hope, however on this front. The food pharmacy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia offers patients a "prescription" for what to pick up. Some shelves have high-calorie superfoods for cancer patients to keep their weight up. Others have low-sugar staples for people with diabetes or low-sodium items for patients with hypertension. We can see how food is medicine and we could be focusing on this as a profession who cares deeply about the health of our population.
As with any lifestyle change, the very first place to start is close in, with yourself. By getting in right relationship with our environment first, we are better able to empathize and assist others once we are successful. The science on changing lifestyle habits starts before we change anything. Creating new, lasting habits starts with first making a deep, internal decision that you really want to do it. A decision, such as entering an RN program, had to be made before you did anything, and the same is true for any other change. Without that, the struggle will continue. The scenario often looks like this: eat poorly, repent and repeat. To break the cycle that is causing you to be overweight, the decision that this must stop begins with you identifying your WHY. To harken Nietzsche, “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” Resist the temptation to focus on the how without having a firmly rooted why. You must know your deepest personal motivators.
The how can begin with the smallest step - ask yourself why you are overweight. Most people will identify one or two behaviors that are causing this overweight condition. Responses I hear are often: “emotional eating, can’t stop eating sugar, or too much soda.” This self-assessment must be known, for without it, you may be using the wrong remedy for your problem. If your problem is emotional eating, then restricting calories is not going to work–it’s like looking for milk at the hardware store. You must know yourself and what is causing you to overeat. You can start with a 30-day change - in which you pick one small thing and change it…. as a way for you to get to know yourself. Get curious about how and why you are eating destructively. Once you identify the what, you can formulate a remedy that is specific to your issues. Thirty-day challenge examples include no sugar, switching soda for seltzer, eating only when physically hungry or experimenting with intermittent fasting (two meals a day).
Willpower is not reliable, and no plan should be built depending on that limited resource. Rather, having a plan in place is the path that leads most people to success. Once that why and the what are established, you will need to create some white space in your life to meal plan and prep. In order to eat real, whole food that your grandmother would recognize, you will likely need to spend more of your budget on
food. I have worked with people who lost 70 pounds just by creating and following meal plans. So in the food desert where you live, if you leave your house without a plan of what and where you will eat, you will very likely be and stay overweight. This can be overcome by being creative, resourceful and dedicated.
At its core, lasting lifestyle change is a deep decision to change the status quo for yourself. This requires you to be kind and compassionate to yourself and to begin to question some of the limiting beliefs you may have, such as, “I can’t lose weight, I don’t have time, or, it’s in my genes.” Being on your own weight loss journey first can give you more street credibility with your patients. They trust us more than any other profession and they are watching us.
Florence Nightingale spent 50 years of her career walking up and down the halls of Parliament pushing lawmakers to change the plight of the health in the poorest communities. The problem you are facing is in part due to public policy (or lack of one). Nightingale saw that pushing for public health measures to better serve London’s poor was core to the role of the professional nurse. I wonder if there is something your community of nurses could do to address the wider problem of food deserts.
“A nail is driven out by another nail. Habit is overcome by habit.” Desiderius Erasmus
I am a night owl, but I work day shifts. It takes me a long time to pull away from what I’m doing–watching YOUTUBE and end up getting to bed after 1 am. When my alarm goes off at 6 am, I often hit the snooze button several times. I am dragging for a good part of the morning. Once the evening hits, I feel energized and can’t seem to get to bed on time. What do you suggest?
I recently overcame my own sleep-deprivation problem that had been going on for some months. I woke up at night four to five times and every morning woke feeling groggy–as if I had been run over by a truck. Everything hurt. I wasn't excited about facing the day and I wondered if I had a hormonal imbalance–did my thyroid level drop, was I depressed, I wondered. It felt very real and very physical – something was wrong. When I had a work up, it was discovered that all my hormones and blood chemistries were in the normal range.
I was simply tired. When I started to implement the sleep hygiene
techniques. These included:• Hanging room-darkening shades in my
bedroom
• Using ear plugs
• Using blue light glasses after 6 pm (to ward off sleep-interfering blue light from screens)
• Dimming the lights in the house each evening
• Cooling the room to 67 degrees
• Using melatonin at bedtime occasionally
• Listening to Delta Wave music while reading in bed
• Getting into bed an hour before bedtime to read
• Restricting fluids after 6 pm
All at once I was astonished at the results. I felt like a new person.
I am guessing you are in a zombie state and severely and chronically sleep deprived, just like I was. You might be spending your weekends sleeping. Much has been discovered recently about the science of sleep. We are noticing that people who prioritize sleep tend to function better at every level. We know that adults need seven to nine hours of sleep a night; we sleep better in a cool, quiet, dark room; we sleep better when we're not exposed to computer blue lights a few hours before sleep.
When we are chronically sleep deprived every cell of our body is affected. Our stress hormones rise, we tend to overeat to maintain our energy level, it is difficult to lose weight, we often have impaired decision making and can be overly reactive to our environment when we are sleep-deprived. Think of a three year old toddler without a nap, we can see the corollary in the adult! The reason that driving while
tired leads to more fatalities than drunk driving is because when we fall asleep at the wheel, we are out; when drunk, we are delayed. All to say, nothing good comes from chronic sleep deprivation that you are experiencing.
I wonder if you could experiment with making sleep a major priority in your life. You could notice how you feel when you wake up refreshed and rested. This will require substantial change from what you're doing. So, the first thing is to decide that you want to change this pattern. Getting enough sleep often starts the night before, it requires backward planning and thinking about what time you actually need to be in bed. If you deploy all or most of the sleep hygiene principles listed above, I'm sure you will feel like a new person. If not, a sleep study may be your next step.
I believe that by making sleep a priority, you are placing your own health and wellbeing at the center of your life. Taking exceptional care of yourself and showing up to work rested, hydrated, fed and glad to be there will make you a far more effective person in every realm. I don't think we can overestimate what adequate sleep does for us as human beings.
“Even a soul submerged in sleep is hard at work and helps make something of the world.”- Heraclitus
How long does it take to change a habit? We all bought into the myth that a habit takes three
weeks to reach “automaticity” (the ability to do things without occupying the mind). This was based on junk science that has not been reproducible. A study in 2010i found that new habits took an average of 66 days, but the range was 18 to 254 days. Here are some habits clients of mine are working on “replacing,” using a nail to drive out another nail.
• Sporadic exercise replaced with four weekly pre-paid morning workouts led by an instructor. He honored his deep commitment to exercise with actions. Pre-paying helped him keep his commitments.
• People pleasing replaced with disappointing others. Her work had become far too complex and impossible to please everybody. Instead of contorting into a pretzel to accommodate those around her, she tapped into her bigger priority: being effective. Once she dropped the approval-seeking, she immediately became a far more effective and calmer person.
• Too many sodas replaced slowly over time, she dropped her intake in half for two weeks, then halved again after two weeks. She began drinking a full glass of water first thing in the morning to get to two liters of water a day.
• A highly stressed and reactive mode at work replaced with daily meditation resulting in inner calm. He became far less reactive to people, places, and things he can’t control.
The take-away message is that if you want to develop a new behavior, it will take at least two months, and you shouldn’t despair if three weeks doesn’t do the trick – for most people that’s simply not enough. Stick with it for longer, and you’ll end up with a habit requiring no cognitive load. It is emancipation. So, find replacements, stay strong, you can do it. Remember…. you learned to brush your teeth without thinking about it, you can add another habit in much the same way.
“Good habits are worth being fanatical about.” - John Irving
For more resources check out Dr. O’Grady’s Resource Page, you will find favorite podcasts, Ted Talks, Videos, Books and Documentaries. Sign up for her monthly Wellness Pearl newsletter there too.
www.eileenogrady.net.
i Lally, P., Van Jaarsveld,C., Potts, H. & Wardlee, J. (2010). How are habits formed: Modelling habit formation in the real world. European Journal of Social Psychology 40, 998–1009.
Wellness Wisdom: Evidenced-backed Tips on Healthy Lifestyles
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Teresa Malone
Patients, Purpose, Passion: The Pathway to Nursing Success - attendees have confirmed that every aspect of the convention was strategically focused on meeting the expectations of this year’s theme. Registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses from across Mississippi and surrounding states united to participate in presentations by leading experts, interact with vendors, and network with colleagues. Elaborate hand-created flowers by Kyper Holley and Russell’s Events, a picturesque backdrop with props beckoning all who passed to stop, and vibrant candy-filled flower arrangements set the stage for attendees to pose for photos and get to know one another.
Nationally acclaimed presenter Eileen O’Grady, PhD, RN provided the pre-convention session, Practicing Extreme Self-care: Becoming the CEO of Your Whole Life. This provided a unique opportunity for nurses to focus on themselves and how their physical and mental health impacts patients. We appreciate the Mississippi Nurses Foundation’s sponsorship of this much anticipated session. Continuing the focus on nurses, Dr. O’Grady encouraged attendees to take action to Interrupt, Overwhelm: Build Resiliency at the Wednesday luncheon sponsored by North Sunflower Medical Center. Tomekia Luckett, PhD, RN and Amanda Mordecai, MSN, FNP-C are to be much-admired for sharing their personal experiences of surviving domestic and workplace violence and providing insight on how to assist colleagues who are struggling
with the aftermath of violence. I think attendees would wholeheartedly agree that this was an emotional and inspiring event. The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing Theta Beta Chapter sponsored the Sigma Theta Tau luncheon featuring Theresa Wickham, BSN, RN-BC, CCHP presenting My Calcutta is a Prison with insight into her work with prisoners and demonstrating that compassionate care, to everyone, is the heart and soul of nursing. Addiction is a challenge for many today and Ruth Ann Rigby, one of Mississippi’s most renowned addiction advocates, knows from her own journey with addiction how it devastates patients and their families. With her engaging, straightforward approach, she told her story of becoming an addict and ultimately becoming a passionate addiction advocate. Along with providing a list of resources for patients, Ruth Ann shared her personal phone number with students and nurses with an open invitation to call her for assistance. On Friday, APRN’s began the day with breakfast with Representative Donnie Scoggin, FNP who discussed issues of importance for the coming legislative session, encouraged attendees to develop strong relationships with elected officials, and urged all to vote. Representative Scoggin is recognized for his support of the nursing profession and we appreciate him taking the time from a hectic schedule to join us. With new changes in continuing education requirements for registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses, the Mississippi Board of Nursing graciously presented on Thursday dedicated to registered nurses and on Friday dedicated to advanced practice registered nurses. We were honored to be joined by representatives from the Mississippi Board of Nursing: Phyllis Johnson, Executive Director; Tina Highfill, Director of Advanced Practice and Licensure; Dwayne Jamison, Director, Criminal Background Checks and Investigator; and Brett Thompson-May, General Counsel. Technological advances will shape
healthcare, and artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most frequently discussed topics today. We were privileged to have Ellen Morris, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, a recognized leader in AI, as Friday’s lunch presenter. Dr. Morris provided a glimpse into the future of AI and how it will be used to streamline processes and augment patient care.
Keeping with our theme, The Yellow Brick Road Expo with over 90 exhibitors featured booths replete with intriguing costumes, colorful decorations, and theme-inspired promotional items. Thank you to our many friends of nursing for participating in the Expo and decorating booths with such imagination. And speaking of imagination, attendees showcased their creativity and crafts in The Wizard of Nursing Costume Contest. Congratulations to Roxanne Lee Decell for winning a free one-year membership!
The fun continued at the University of Mississippi Medical Center Nursing Alumni Chapter’s Nursing Alumni and Friends Reception providing guests time to catch up with colleagues while enjoying a wide array of delicious fare. Excitement was in the air as Dr. Julie Sanford, newly appointed Dean of the School of Nursing, and Dr. Tonya Moore, President of the Alumni Board, ensured everyone felt welcome and engaged. Throughout the evening, colleagues and guests became friends, sharing ideas, challenges and aspirations, all while networking in a relaxed but lively atmosphere.
Along with the many sessions, networking events, and overall fun, the convention is also where the House of Delegates (HOD) convened to discuss the strategic direction of MNA. The HOD demonstrated its commitment to the nursing profession and the promotion of health and safety issues of the public by adopting four resolutions: 1. Support Increasing Awareness of the Role of Nurses in Providing Healthcare to Military Members, Veterans, and
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Shonda Phelon, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, GNP-BC, Director, Council on Advanced Practice
Social media continues to be a very popular way for people to connect with the world, communicate with others, learn new information and entertain themselves. Approximately 70% of Americans use social media daily. Many nurses use social media to professionally network and are members of blogs, forums and social networking sites. At the recent MNA Convention, the House of Delegates adopted a resolution to support increasing awareness of nurses’ responsibility in the use of social media.
Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses are active on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, YouTube, Twitter, and Pinterest among others. Social media is a great way to stay “connected” to family and friends, to reconnect with old friends, and to plan events such as family gatherings and reunions. Use of social media has become so common that we often forget the risk it poses due to the ease of instantaneous posting opportunities. At times we may find ourselves not reflective enough and may post things that may come back to haunt us and possibly cause professional or legal consequences.
There are many blogs and forums for nurses and nurse practitioners that may tempt the nurse to post an interesting or unique patient case. Some may even be compelled to share photographs to educate and inform colleagues and potential students. Although the intent is usually innocent and meant to share clinical pearls, results can often lead to professional and legal
problems. Even in closed groups, many nurses find themselves in spirited conversations about practice, policy and education. Many of these discussions can be used by others to display us in an other than professional role.
However, social media can have some very positive outcomes when used appropriately. It provides a platform for keeping up with the latest evidence-based research. Networking and connecting with like-minded professionals is also another positive aspect of social media. MNA has a FB account that keeps us up to date on the latest happenings around the state. LinkedIn and other social sites often are great places to explore new career opportunities. When used correctly, social media can enhance practice and help one connect professionally to other healthcare professionals.
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1. Keep patient privacy and confidentiality to the highest standards. I see many nurse practitioners, nurses, and students of nursing posting clinical situations and even pictures about patients. Social media is not the place to do this or explore complex cases. Never post photos of a patient or identify them by name. Never refer to patients in a demeaning or negative manner. Instead of posting questions about clinical issues, find a mentor or consult with a colleague. You can also reach out to former professors, preceptors or colleagues to discuss any patient issues. Our detractors use these postings as fodder to make us look less educated or skilled.
2. Try to avoid connecting with patients or former patients on social media. This is difficult in small communities where you may know many people. It is very important not to give professional medical advice or discuss work related issues with patients on social media. Make sure your patients and staff know this, especially the ones with whom you have a personal relationship prior to the nurse-patient relationship.
3. Don’t complain about your work place on social media. Facebook or Twitter is not the place to make negative comments or post negative pictures about a place of employment, coworkers, or administration. This type of behavior not only jeopardizes your job security but your reputation as well. If you have work related issues, meet with your employer, supervisors or human resources department to discuss the issues professionally. Make sure you review your employer’s social media policy and follow the rules. It is also a good policy to never use a workplace email to affiliate you with a social media site, and to not access a social media website or post personal pictures, events, etc. while at work.
4. Keep all activity on social media professional. There are many posts that may be considered unprofessional and reflect negatively on the profession of nursing. Profanity, sexually explicit or racially derogatory comments, as well as posts about drug and alcohol use are unprofessional, question one’s moral character and reflect negatively on the nursing profession. I personally wish the “sexy nurse” costume could be banned, but I routinely see nurses wearing it to costume parties and posting pictures on social media. In the worst case scenario posting unprofessional comments or pictures could lead to a charge of unprofessional behavior by an employer or the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
When using social media, always think before you post. Will your post benefit someone or is it a negative statement about you or the profession of nursing? Make sure your post adheres to relevant federal and state laws, state regulations, employer policies, and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements. If you think something you are about to post may not be appropriate, most likely it is and you should delete the post.
Social media is a great resource in our world today, but remember what you post will become permanent and may follow you for years. Always remain professional, confidential and mindful of the posts you make. Let’s make our social media posts positive, educational and something we will never regret!
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Debra Rhinewalt, BSN, CHPN, Director, Council on Nursing Practice
What if you were: age 51, a newly licensed RN, first job assignment was in ICU, working a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. 12-hour shift, and this was the first time working nights.
Well folks, that was me eleven years ago. Being a newly licensed RN was very exciting and the ICU assignment was overwhelmingly frightening; therefore, I never even thought what working nights might mean.
My family and friends were horrified that I was going to be working “shift work” (“at my age,” I’m sure they were thinking). Shift work is work that takes place on a schedule outside the traditional 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. day. Shift work may involve evening or night shifts, early morning shifts or even rotating between these two shifts.
It is vital in many industries. The majority of professions that participate in shift work are in the service industry, such as: policemen, firemen, healthcare workers, and transportation. These are areas that require 24-hour availability.
There are a variety of reasons people work shift work: allows for better arrangements for family or childcare, personal preference, “nature of the job,” or simply the only option available. Being a new nurse in a facility almost always guarantees you a night shift position; it is said “we have to pay our dues.” So is shift work a punishment or privilege? I guess that can best be answered by each individual.
Becoming a nurse was a life-long dream and I simply felt privileged to fulfill the dream. It was just my husband and me, both our sons were grown and in college. My husband willingly offered to step up and take on many of my responsibilities at home, which I must say he did very well!
I could give you a list of the pros and cons from scientific research, but I would rather tell you what I experienced and how I chose to “accentuate the positives and worked to eliminate the negatives” as the Bing Crosby song goes.
Actually one of the first things I did was to give myself a head start. If you are able, about a week before you start your job, try the new schedule at home. You will be able to see when you will need to
Night Shiftwake up, how long it will take to prepare for work, and how long the drive will take. If you have children to get ready for school, try a couple of “dry runs” and be sure to assign your children age appropriate duties such as dressing themselves or preparing lunches and snacks. If you have a spouse or other drivers in your family, check your schedules to see where they may line up. Be sure to make a point of having family time to have a meal or talk together; personal time is also important. These practice runs will help you budget your time successfully.
Acquiring restful sleep was one of my biggest challenges, but I knew I had to make my sleep schedule feel as normal as possible. Waking up when the sun went down and going to sleep when the sun comes up had not ever been my normal pattern. Well, maybe as a teenager, but that’s been quite some time!
Light was my biggest enemy; it took some time but I finally found a “black-out” shade that really worked. I had to learn to turn off the TV or any noise creating device. I bought a sound machine which really worked wonders. I learned to make this work, I had to silence my phone and allow all my calls to be forwarded to voicemail.
Shift work can result in weight gain. It is a scientific fact, which I said I wasn’t going to talk about BUT I must have a valid reason for gaining weight. Switching
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I was fortunate to have a “dream schedule” where I worked 40 hours a week, which included only one weekend and once a month I had seven days off in a row. It was a great schedule. It was like a “free” week of PTO every month. Honestly, the first day off, I usually spent as a “catch-up” day. Everyone does not have that luxury and many rotate between shifts, which I think requires even more work to ensure you get the rest that you need. No matter your shift schedule, you have to find what works for you and your family!
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The Mississippi Nurses Foundation Coffee Club was started in April 2009 with the support of Dr. Kim Hoover, with her donation for MNF daily operations. The coffee club recognizes individuals who donate between $300- $5,000 or more to the Foundation.You can join today with a monthly donation of $25.00 to the Nurses Foundation. Please select your level of support for membership into the Mississippi Nurses Foundation Coffee Club. Bank draft and credit card monthly donations will automatically renew every 12 months unless notified by the donor.
_______ Espresso Level$4,000 to $5,000----Two packages of MNF signature coffee and two coffee mugs, four tickets to all upcoming events sponsored by the Foundation, Recognition on MNF’s website, newsletter, recognition at the Mississippi Nurses Association Annual Convention and a 4” X 8” engraved brick in the Mary E. Stainton Center for Nursing Garden.
_______ Cappuccino Level$2,000 to $3,999----Two packages of MNF signature coffee and two coffee mugs, two tickets to all upcoming events sponsored by the Foundation, Recognition on MNF’s website, newsletter and recognition at the Mississippi Nurses Association Annual Convention.
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Deadline for Application is January 3, 2020.
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Community Grants support Mississippi nurses in their efforts to work in the community with programs or projects that contribute to the health and welfare of Mississippi citizens. Grant recipients are encouraged to participate in community-based projects that can impact a positive change in a current health issue. Community Grants up to $5,000 will be awarded. All applications will not be funded. Funds may not be used for influencing legislation or to lobby government officials.
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Membershipwe advance the work of the association. And this year, we covered a few actionable items including the value pricing membership model as set forth by ANA, the adoption of four resolutions (please refer to the Executive Director’s Column for more information), and the election of four members of the Board of Directors along with three members for the Committee on Nominations.
With that said, I am deeply honored and thrilled to have been elected as President of MNA. This is a significant moment for our association and the needs of our profession have never been more important. Over the next two years, I will work to advance the great legacy of strong leadership to the MNA Board of Directors as we work closely with Executive Director, Teresa Malone, and the entire MNA staff; lead the Board of Directors in strategic decision making and the execution of value-added programs and events; and, collaborate with MNA’s Vice President and District Presidents to increase and diversify membership to represent all facets of nursing, including traditional and non-traditional roles. And I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the 108th House of Delegates for this historical moment. You validated what I’ve known about our nursing profession for years--that anything is possible in nursing. You just have to go after it!!!
In closing, I want to extend a sincere thank you and appreciation to Debbie Allen, immediate Past President, for her steady leadership and grace over these past four years. Debbie, I’ve enjoyed serving alongside you. To conclude, please join me in congratulating all of the newly elected members of the Board of Directors: Dr. Carl Mangum - Treasurer, Dr. Tomekia Luckett - Director Council on Nursing Education, Sandi Arnold - Director Council on Organizational Affairs and three members for the Committee on Nominations: Michelle Burns, Mary Elizabeth Pounders and Dr. Tina McDyess. I look forward to serving with you!
To our MNA members, if you do not know me and wish to learn more about me feel free to contact me. My contact information can be found on MNA’s website.
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Executive Director’s Column continued from page 5
In Memoriam continued from page 3
their Families; 2. Promote the Safety and Protection of Nurses and Nursing Students from Workplace Incivility, Bullying, and Violence and Intimate Partner Violence; 3. Support Nurses’ Role in Increasing Awareness of the Importance of Vaccines in Preventing Communicable Diseases; and 4. Support Increasing Awareness of Nurses’ Responsibility in the Use of Social Media. These topics will be featured in articles in the MS RN over the coming year.
When looking back at the convention, it’s amazing what can be packed into four days: over 50 sessions, a two-day Expo, and the House of Delegates. We trust you enjoyed your walk on the Pathway at convention and hope to see you at our upcoming events! A very special thank you to our attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, presenters, and volunteers! Thank you for your continued support of MNA!
After Dr. Curtis retired in 2004, she devoted her energies to St. Vincent de Paul, a community outreach program which provides services, regardless of religious affiliation to the poor, elderly, sick, and needy. She served as the president of this organization for three years. During her lifetime, she maintained her sense of humor and was always available for a good laugh or advice over a cup of coffee. Dr. Curtis will be missed by the many nurses who knew and loved her!
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