Volume 62 • Number 4 December 2017 The Official Publication of the Oklahoma Nurses Association Quarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 66,000 Registered Nurses and LPNs in Oklahoma current resident or Presort Standard US Postage PAID Permit #14 Princeton, MN 55371 INSIDE THE OKLAHOMA NURSE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Joyce Van Nostrand In some respects, this past year has zipped by! ONA has been active at the national, state, and local/ regional levels. Here are some significant highlights from the Book of Reports report. The board reviewed the ONA mission, vision, brand promise, and values. A new strategic plan was collaboratively developed that focused on engaging members, promoting a culture of wellness, and empowering nurses to advance the profession. Engagement of members was evident in increased Facebook numbers and Twitter followers. ONA staff and board members gave requested presentations and interviews. Active regions offered meetings, speakers, and activities. The ONA- only membership option was reinstated. Member engagement was also seen in the wellness, political, and board/committee appointments. The Culture of Wellness focused on the Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation (HNHN) effort. Each board member modeled their support and adoption by setting a personal and professional goal, and identifying outcome measures. These were shared in the last issue of The Oklahoma Nurse. At the Membership Assembly, ONA joined HNHN as an organizational supporter. Healthy work environments were promoted, and updated information about work concerns was gathered. Empowering nurses to advance the profession was a huge area of ONA work. Numerous nurses engaged legislators, particularly new ones, at the local and state levels. An APRN toolkit was developed specifically to assist advanced practice and all nurses in general to use in advocating for full practice authority (FPA). More nurses served as Nurse of the Day at the State Capitol. Nurses Legislative Day at the Capitol was again a success regarding learning vital communication tips and strategies from our ONA lobbyist, Vickie White-Rankin for those attending. An ONA President’s opinion article was run by a large Tulsa newspaper and shared with other readers. Nurses’ engagement and empowerment resulted in House’s passage of FPA. The Membership Development Committee developed guidelines and example by-laws for creating chapters within regions. Recruitment and sharing information with potential chapter nurses are the next steps. Since I submitted the President’s Report for the Book of Reports some weeks ago, a number of significant events have occurred. Several hurricanes devastated Texas, Florida, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. The Board approved donations from the Oklahoma Nurses Foundation to assist nurses in recovery there. Then there were the concurrent fires in the western states that others combatted. Most recently were the 17 fires in California that destroyed entire neighborhoods, like in San Jose. And the earthquake in Mexico should not be forgotten either. The latest disaster has been the Las Vegas violence. Throughout all these events, nurses stood strong and demonstrated caring, advocacy and adherence to the Code of Ethics. We saw nurses transporting endangered patients to safety. Military units set up triage stations. Extra nurses cared for the additional outpatient and inpatient patients. The Media even shared about a nurse who died shielding his wife. In the midst of all these disastrous events came a prime example of patient advocacy and bullying. Nurse Alex Wubbels at the University of Utah Hospital stood firm in denying a blood sample being illegally sought. Her denial and defense, and then being handcuffed and removed from the unit made national news. As a result, nursing was again hailed, and positive changes were made in terms of procedures and education of non-healthcare personnel. I think that all too often we take ourselves for granted and fail to give colleagues recognition for noteworthy actions. So I am challenging all readers to make an effort to give colleagues some kudos. That can be as little as saying thank you and why you are saying that! Better yet, share a paragraph or two about that colleague and actions, or a bullying incident and it’s resolution. Send the mini- write ups to Candice Black for inclusion in The Oklahoma Nurse. Let’s start a “Nurse Wubbels” type Column! In response to Alex Wubbel’s story, ANA is launching a pledge asking signers to help #EndNurseAbuse in America. I encourage you to learn more about this initiative by visiting the ONA Website: www.OklahomaNurses.org. As evidenced by these highlights, ONA was quite active. Guided by the strategic plan and this New Era in Healthcare, individual and collaborative ONA efforts will continue this next year, particularly as related to FPA, chapter building, and wellness. Spread the word about ONA and assist colleagues to join in and benefit from our ONA efforts! Lastly, many thanks go to the ONA staff, Candice and Jane, the Board of Directors, and all of you ONA members who supported ONA this past year. Each one of you was essential in what was accomplished, whether that was being directly involved or indirectly through just dues support. Together we can engage members, promote a culture of wellness, and empower nurses to advance the profession! Joyce A. Van Nostrand, PhD, RN, CNE President, Oklahoma Nurses Association CEO Report 3 Opportunities for Legislative Involvement 3 Improving Oklahoma’s Adolescent Vaccination Rate 4 Nurse of the Day: Lessons Learned 5 Highlights from the 109th Annual ONA Convention 6-8 2017 Award Recipients 9-13 Humor: In Your Eye 14 Educator’s Corner 15 Membership Application 15
Transcript
Volume 62 bull Number 4December 2017
The Official Publication of the Oklahoma Nurses AssociationQuarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 66000 Registered Nurses and LPNs in Oklahoma
current resident or
Presort StandardUS Postage
PAIDPermit 14
Princeton MN55371
INSIDE
THEOKLAHOMA NURSE
PRESIDENTrsquoS MESSAGE
Joyce Van Nostrand
In some respects this past year has zipped by ONA has been active at the national state and localregional levels Here are some significant highlights from the Book of Reports report
The board reviewed the ONA mission vision brand promise and values A new strategic plan was collaboratively developed that focused on engaging members promoting a culture of wellness and empowering nurses to advance the profession
Engagement of members was evident in increased Facebook numbers and Twitter followers ONA staff and board members gave requested presentations and interviews Active regions offered meetings speakers and activities The ONA-only membership option was reinstated Member engagement was also seen in the wellness political and boardcommittee appointments
The Culture of Wellness focused on the Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation (HNHN) effort Each board member modeled their support and adoption by setting a personal and professional goal and identifying outcome measures These were shared in the last issue of The Oklahoma Nurse At the Membership Assembly ONA joined HNHN as an organizational supporter Healthy work environments were promoted and updated information about work concerns was gathered
Empowering nurses to advance the profession was a huge area of ONA work Numerous nurses engaged legislators particularly new ones at the local and state levels An APRN toolkit was developed specifically to assist advanced practice and all
nurses in general to use in advocating for full practice authority (FPA) More nurses served as Nurse of the Day at the State Capitol Nurses Legislative Day at the Capitol was again a success regarding learning vital communication tips and strategies from our ONA lobbyist Vickie White-Rankin for those attending An ONA Presidentrsquos opinion article was run by a large Tulsa newspaper and shared with other readers Nursesrsquo engagement and empowerment resulted in Housersquos passage of FPA
The Membership Development Committee developed guidelines and example by-laws for creating chapters within regions Recruitment and sharing information with potential chapter nurses are the next steps
Since I submitted the Presidentrsquos Report for the Book of Reports some weeks ago a number of significant events have occurred Several hurricanes devastated Texas Florida the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico The Board approved donations from the Oklahoma Nurses Foundation to assist nurses in recovery there
Then there were the concurrent fires in the western states that others combatted Most recently were the 17 fires in California that destroyed entire neighborhoods like in San Jose And the earthquake in Mexico should not be forgotten either The latest disaster has been the Las Vegas violence
Throughout all these events nurses stood strong and demonstrated caring advocacy and adherence to the Code of Ethics We saw nurses transporting endangered patients to safety Military units set up triage stations Extra nurses cared for the additional outpatient and inpatient patients The Media even shared about a nurse who died shielding his wife
In the midst of all these disastrous events came a prime example of patient advocacy and bullying Nurse Alex Wubbels at the University of Utah Hospital stood firm in denying a blood sample
being illegally sought Her denial and defense and then being handcuffed and removed from the unit made national news As a result nursing was again hailed and positive changes were made in terms of procedures and education of non-healthcare personnel
I think that all too often we take ourselves for granted and fail to give colleagues recognition for noteworthy actions So I am challenging all readers to make an effort to give colleagues some kudos That can be as little as saying thank you and why you are saying that Better yet share a paragraph or two about that colleague and actions or a bullying incident and itrsquos resolution Send the mini-write ups to Candice Black for inclusion in The Oklahoma Nurse Letrsquos start a ldquoNurse Wubbelsrdquo type Column In response to Alex Wubbelrsquos story ANA is launching a pledge asking signers to help EndNurseAbuse in America I encourage you to learn more about this initiative by visiting the ONA Website wwwOklahomaNursesorg
As evidenced by these highlights ONA was quite active Guided by the strategic plan and this New Era in Healthcare individual and collaborative ONA efforts will continue this next year particularly as related to FPA chapter building and wellness Spread the word about ONA and assist colleagues to join in and benefit from our ONA efforts
Lastly many thanks go to the ONA staff Candice and Jane the Board of Directors and all of you ONA members who supported ONA this past year Each one of you was essential in what was accomplished whether that was being directly involved or indirectly through just dues support Together we can engage members promote a culture of wellness and empower nurses to advance the profession
Joyce A Van Nostrand PhD RN CNEPresident Oklahoma Nurses Association
Highlights from the 109th Annual ONA Convention 6-8
2017 Award Recipients 9-13
Humor In Your Eye 14
Educatorrsquos Corner 15
Membership Application 15
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 20182
Oklahoma Nurses Association
Editor onaoklahomanursesorg
ONA 2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident ndash Joyce Van Nostrand PhD RN
President-Elect ndash Karen Ann Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC
Vice-President ndash Elizabeth Diener BSN MSN PhDSecretaryTreasurer ndash Polly Shoemake BSN MBA RN Membership Development Director ndash Shelly Wells PhD
MBA MS APRN-CNSEducation Director ndash Amy Hutchens MS RN CNEPractice Director ndash Amy Richards MSN BSN RN
Political Activities Director ndash Megan Jester MS RNEmerging Nurse Director ndash Jennifer Booms RN
Region 1 President ndash Lucas Richardson-Walker BSN RNRegion 2 President ndash Brandi Payton BSN RN
Region 3 President ndash Angela Martindale MSN RNRegion 5 President ndash VACANT
Region 6 President ndash Viki Saidleman RN ONSA Consultant ndash Dr Dean Prentice Colonel
DHA MA BSN NE-BC
ONA STAFFJane Nelson CAE ndash CEO
Candice Black ndash Communications Director
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We also had experienced other successes such as passage of HB 1013 the APRN FPA legislation in the House of Representatives by a wide margin Legislators heard nursesrsquo voices and responded The Senate committee didnrsquot hear it but it is still alive Our legislative authors are making plans to move it forward in the coming legislative session Another area of success was in the area of insurance
ONA partnered with other health care providers to form the Health Care Coverage Coalition This group was comprised of organizations such as Leading Age the Hospital Association Academy of Family Physicians Alzheimerrsquos Association Womenrsquos Coalition and the Osteopathic Association Our common theme solely rested on ensuring Oklahomanrsquos had access to health care insurance coverage that provided coverage
ONA has had a fantastic year this year when it comes to Advocacy
Last year during our convention we discussed advocacy and ways that nurses could be involved in advocacy issues at the local state and national level It is quite exciting to me that you took this message and made it a reality by putting into action As a result we increased the number of nurses participating in our Nurse of the Day program by 47 providing us with nurses at the Capitol almost everyday last session
CEO REPORT
Jane Nelson
for all the services currently existing in Oklahoma Statute Many of these services are ones that ONA has advocated for over the years including immunizations mammograms well-baby well-women well-men check ups and many more Legislators heard the coalition and its members concerning these issues forcing the bill authors to listen As a result Rep Lewis Moore worked with us to change SB 478 to a piece of legislation we could support and quite frankly he was proud to co-author The Senate author Bill Brown was also supportive Without nursersquos voices plus the voices of our coalition members we would not have been able to affect this kind of change This work on insurance reminded Legislators that ONA has a broader focus than just scope of practice that ONA is concerned about the health of Oklahomans
We also need to remember that working with Legislators is a relationship business All that we have is our reputation and if we damage it we damage our message Just because a legislator doesnrsquot support us on one issue doesnrsquot mean that they are bad Chances are we need them on other issues ndash and may become the champion Our experience on SB 478 illustrates this very well and the importance of open and non-adversial communication Something we encouraged nurses to use in the workplace
It is imperative that we have positive relationships with all legislators Many times they donrsquot understand the issue By calmly and kindly explaining the issue you may be able change their position It is also important to understand ldquoWhyrdquo they donrsquot agree with you ndash knowing and understanding their position is important
We canrsquot afford to vilify them when we donrsquot agree on specific issues So as you consider what lies before ONA in the 2018 session letrsquos remember that we need to be able to work with all Legislators
It will take all of us working together with one voice to obtain full practice authority plus the other issues that are important to us such as funding and access We must keep the pressure up at the State Capitol legislators need to continue to hear your voices and see your presence at the Capitol It is imperative that we have every Nurse of the Day slot filled in 2018 and we need you to attend Nurses Day at the Capitol
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The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 20184
Itrsquos crucial to help adolescents start the New Year as healthy as possible by seeing that theyrsquore up to date on their vaccinations As you know the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends teens receive at least four vaccines including quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) tetanus diphtheria and pertussis vaccine (Tdap) and influenza (flu) vaccine123
Despite these recommendations Oklahoma immunization rates are dismally low with rates for three of four vaccines falling below the national averages1 This means thousands of our teens are under-protected from serious infectious disease including meningococcal meningitis Though uncommon it is potentially deadly and can take a life in as little as 24 hours4 Itrsquos also a disease for which teens are at increased risk likely due to everyday behaviors like sharing water bottles and kissing56
Adolescents need two doses of MenACWY to help protect them during the years they are at increased risk According to the CDC in 2016 just 74 of adolescents in Oklahoma received at least one of the two CDC-recommended doses Given the national second-dose rate (39) itrsquos safe to deduce most of our statersquos teens are under-protected1 Oklahoma is ranked the 16h lowest out of all US statesjurisdictions for MenACWY vaccination coverage7
All HCPs Play an Important RoleA 2014 study published in The Journal of
the Oklahoma State Medical Association found that MenACWY and Tdap vaccination rates in Oklahoma were consistently lower than national estimates8 Interestingly the study uncovered health care providers (HCPs) in Oklahoma are less likely to recommend adolescent vaccines compared to HCPs in the rest of the US (based on a state-wide household survey)8 The authors concluded HCPs can help improve vaccination rates by giving strong recommendations and encouraging staff in the entire practice not just clinicians be trained to communicate the benefits of vaccination8
How Nurses Can Help Boost Teen Vaccination Rates
Nurses can play a pivotal role in helping
increase state vaccination rates especially by taking the following actions
bull Use every patient interaction ndash not just wellness visits ndash as an opportunity to make clear vaccination recommendations andor administer vaccines
bull Stay up-to-date on the latest Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule from the CDC (the schedule now has an added 16-year-old immunization visit highlighting this as a crucial age for vaccination to HCPs and parents)
bull Present Tdap MenACWY and HPV as a standard ldquobundlerdquo of adolescent immunizations
bull Ask medical assistants to check the immunization registry at every visit to help determine the patientrsquos immunization status for recommended vaccines
bull When possible administer vaccines early in the visit
bull Keep updated provider-level ldquoreport cardsrdquo with adolescent patient vaccination rates to look for areas of improvement
bull Lead vaccination campaigns at school-based health centers
bull Be prepared to listen to patient questions about vaccine safety and address concerns
bull Reference the ldquoGuide to Community Preventative Services (The Community Guide)rdquo a resource for scientific evidence-based recommendations and strategies that work to improve adolescent coverage rates9
Lastly the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (AAFP Foundation) launched Highlight on VACCINATIONS 4 TEENS to address under-vaccination and provide HCPs with tools to conduct these important conversations with patients Available resources include videos reminder emails letters text messages and postcards website and social media posts in-office vaccination reminder posters and personal testimonials from individuals impacted by vaccine-preventable diseases Our statersquos AAFP Chapter also launched the program to its members You can learn more and find the materials here wwwaafpfoundationorgvaccinations4teens
By combining these steps and tools nurses can play an integral role in boosting teen vaccination rates Thank you for all that you do each and every
day
Steven Crawford MD FAAFP is the Chair of Family Medicine in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at OU College of Medicine
References1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(2017) National Regional State and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13ndash17 Years mdash United States 2016 Retrieved from httpswwwcdcgovmmwrvolumes66wrmm6633a2htms_cid=mm6633a2_w Accessed September 12 2017
2 United States Census Bureau (2013) Age and Sex Composition in the United States Retrieved from httpswwwcensusgovtopicspopulationage-and-sexhtml Accessed April 4 2017
3 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015) Flu Vaccination Coverage United States 2015-16 Influenza Season Retrieved from httpwwwcdcgovfluf luvaxviewcoverage-1516estimateshtm Accessed May 10 2017
4 World Health Organization (2015 February) Meningococcal Meningitis Retrieved from httpwwwwhointmediacentrefactsheetsfs141en Accessed May 30 2017
5 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016 April 18) Meningococcal Vaccines for Preteens Teens Retrieved from httpswwwcdcgovfeaturesmeningococcal Accessed May 10 2017
6 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2012 March 15) Meningococcal Disease About Causes and Transmission Retrieved from httpwwwcdcgovmeningococcalabout causes-transmissionhtml Accessed May 30 2017
7 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017) TeenVaxView Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccination coverage among adolescents 13-17 years by State HHS Region and the United States National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS-Teen) 2016 Retrieved from httpswwwcdcgovvaccinesimz-managerscoverageteenvaxviewdata-reportsmenacwyreports2016html Accessed September 12 2017
8 Naifeh MM Roberts JR Margolis B et al (2014) Adolescent vaccination in Oklahoma a work in progress The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association 107(9-10) 510-516
9 Department of Health amp Human Services The Guide to Community Preventive Services Retrieved from httpswwwthecommunityguideorg Accessed April 4 2017
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 5
Jennifer OrsquoConnor MS RN CFCN CNEONA Region 2Mindy Thompson DNP RN ONA Region 3
You have that one friend the one who gets you into things That would be
Mindy You have that other friend the one who wants to write an article about it That would be Jennifer We all need friends like this
So we trekked to the capital for Nurse of the Day A minor adventure ensued one that opened our eyes and taught us to always wear comfortable shoes
Pro Tip 1 Know Before You Go
Register through the ONA website read all the info choose your day plan your stay
Plan for a good nightrsquos rest and a short low stress drive in the morning to ensure pictures with legislators will be free of dark circles under the eyes One thing we did not know is that legislators are at the capital all day Tuesdays and Wednesdays and frac12 days Mondays amp Thursdays The Thursday before Spring Break was probably not the best time to be underfoot
Pro Tip 2 Know Your Audience
Find out who your legislators are
Do you know your senator and representatives Even after checking the Oklahoma Legislature web site one of us (wersquore not telling who) had the wrong name Therersquos nothing like making a good first impression Unsurprisingly the staff nurse was an excellent resource After an introduction on the floor of the House and Senate we met our legislators had photo ops and received certificates suitable for framing A definite spirit of friendly competition exists between the House and Senate the Housersquos certificate is larger however the Senate provides better snacks So depending on your prioritieshellip
Pro Tip 3 Know the Issues
Watch your email for Legislative Alerts from ONA and find something you are passionate about to discuss with your legislator
While we reviewed the emailed Legislative Alerts from ONA but failed to check the legislative calendar so we were not knowledgeable about the bills discussed that day This trip was a toe-in-the-water experience we probably looked like a couple of wide-eyed kids (ldquoEveryone is so dressed uprdquo ldquoLook at those heels must be uncomfortablerdquo) Next time we will know the issues and speak with our legislators about them Our representatives want to hear from usmdashwe need to be sure we have something to say
Pro Tip 4 Know Yoursquore a Pro
Dress appropriately and use your best manners Remember you are a guest in the Legislature and represent the profession
Nurse of the Day is a wonderful opportunity to share educated and substantiated viewpoints in a professional manner We were sure to smile and speak politely to our legislators even when they held viewpoints vastly different from our own When you go remember you are representing all of us so we are counting on you to make a good impression No pressureAfter locating the awesome Nurse of the Day parking space we realized we should have worn lab coats Now surely this information was provided to us but in our excitement to witness the democratic process first-hand we just overlooked it So now YOU know Wear a white lab coat And you donrsquot want those fancy dressed legislators to make you look bad so dress well You know what they say When in Romehellip After your life-changing experience at the Capital be sure to send a thank you note to your representatives One of us may or may not have done this (again no names) However learn from our mistakes We are better together
Pro Tip 5 Know your Self (Care)
Take time to have some fun and always wear comfortable shoes
When you choose fancy shoes to match your professional attire make sure they are comfortable You will be walking so remember Maslow and care for your physiological foundation Take some pictures ndash the capital building has beautiful marble impressive art and stunning architecture (even when under construction) Pick up a new purse at the gift shop Go to Muttrsquos Hot Dogs for lunch ndash it is excellent if not healthy
Pro Tip 6 Know how to try something new
Just go If we can do it so can you
You Have Questions We Have Answers
Where do I starthttpwwwoklahomanursesorgMain-Menu-CategoryEventsNurse-of-the-DayEverything you need to know
Who are my legislators anyway
httpwwwoklegislaturegovFindMyLegislatureaspx Scroll down our US congresspersons are listed first
Where could I stay the night
Colcord Hotel Aloft Sheraton Hampton Inn amp Ramada are all near downtown
What do I talk to them about
Watch for emails from ONA (Legislative Alerts) check the calendars for the State House and Senate at httpwwwoklegislaturegovindexaspx contact our lobbyist Vicki White-Rankin
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The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 20186
This yearrsquos Convention Dawn of a New Era in Health Care focused on the evolving face of health care and its impact on nurses and nursing Discussions included emerging programs and trends that are in development at the state and federal level Sessions highlighted the power nurses have on state and local policymakers
Save the date for the 2018 Convention
at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa OK on October 24th amp 25th
ONA Election Results ndash Welcome Re-elected and
Newly Elected Board Members
Elected ONA Officers Vice President Elizabeth Diener PhD RN CNE Political Activities Director Megan Jester MS RN Practice Director Amy Richards MSN BSN RN and Emerging Nurse Director Jennifer Booms RN
New Nominating Committee Members
include Marla Smith PhD MSN RN (Chair 2019) Michele Bradshaw RN and Carol Robison RN
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 109TH ANNUAL ONA CONVENTION
From L to R ndash Top Row ndash Amy Richards Shelly Wells Brandi Payton Lynette Gunn Viki Saidleman Angela Martindale Lucas Richardson-Walker Second row ndash
Donna Fesler Elizabeth Diener Jennifer Booms Karen Taylor Megan Jester and Joyce Van Nostrand
(not pictured Amy Hutchens and Polly Shoemake)
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2017 AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Oklahoma Nurses Association has three recipients for the 2017 Excellence in Nursing Award This award honors an ONA member who has developed an innovative unique and creative approach utilizing nursing theory and knowledgeskills in any practice setting administration education andor direct patient care These individuals are recognized by peers as role models of consistently high quality in their nursing practice and as one who enhances the image of professional nursing by creating an environment promoting professional autonomy and control over nursing practice
Brenda Nance DNP RN CNE ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
The first recipient is Brenda Nance DNP RN CNE She is an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing She is viewed as a leader in developing innovative learning activities participating in developing academic initiatives and her ability to collaborate with faculty and nurse leaders She has served as a leader in organizations such as the Oklahoma Nurses Association Oklahoma Student Nurse Association and the National Student Nurse Association
bull Worked with a team of nurse leaders at Saint Francis Hospital on its Nurse Residency Program implemented in 2016
bull Assisted in the development of several innovative initiatives including a multi-
course simulation to infuse concepts across courses
bull Introduced the concept of gender-neutral communication and each student experienced a simulation with a standardized patient
bull Served as one of the nursing leads in two interprofessional simulationso child abuse and domestic violence
ando Adverse Childhood Experiences
Carol Rogers PhD RN PHCNS-BC ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
Dr Carol Rogers has been honored with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Excellence in Nursing Award for her creative methods of teaching research and Evidence Based Practice
(EBP) She is an Assistant Professor of Nursing in the undergraduate nursing program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Centerrsquos College of Nursing (OU CON)
bull Passion for improving the health of older adults so they can age in place
bull Serves as an Evidence Based Practice mentor leading nursing students in their senior year to develop and present an evidence based practice poster project at a local conference
bull She shares her knowledge Evidence Based Practice by teaching a monthly Evidence Based Practice Workshop at the Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital
Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
Award Recipients continued on page 10
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The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201810
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC System Administrative Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development with INTEGRIS Health with the Excellence in Nursing Award for her impact on nursing excellence at INTEGRIS Health and across the state by increasing patient safety increasing nurse retention providing nurses avenues to practice to their highest capacity recognizing the nurses worth gaining efficiencies of practice and collaborating with academic partners throughout the state
bull Played a large role in Integris Baptist Medical Center achieving Magnet designation and re-designation
bull Supported Integris Canadian Valley Hospital Integris Health Edmond and Integris Southwest Medical Center in achieving the Pathway to Excellence designation
bull Created a system wide EPIC Electronic Health Record training model that increased training efficiency and adoption throughout the INTEGRIS system
bull Created and promoted Clinical Emergency Simulations to increase the bedside nursesrsquo awareness and response for a patient experiencing deterioration
bull Supports and improves the Nursing Recruitment and Retention Programs that engage and retain current nurses and recruit newly licensed and seasoned nurses to INTEGRIS o a nurse resident preceptor model
which allowed INTEGRIS to hire 51 more nurse residents and decreased turnover by 40 in newly licensed nurses who participated as a student
o retention programs have increased the number of national certified nurses by over 100 and BSN percentages by over 15 across the INTEGRIS system
o Advocated for and received salary increases up to 7 for bedside nurses based on the degree held and years of experience
Mary Holter DNP APRN CPNP ndash Nursing Impact on Public Policy
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Mary Holter DMP APRN CPNP Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Fran amp Earl Ziegler College of Nursing with the Nursing Impact on Public Policy Award This award honors the nurse whose activities are above and beyond those of the general nursing community to further the political presence of nursing andor to accomplish positive public policy for the nursing profession
Early on Mary was instrumental in efforts to obtain prescriptive authority for nurse practitioners in the state of Oklahoma
She continues to demonstrate political activism through her engagement in the Oklahoma Nurses Association APRN Practice Group as a speaker on The Future of Nursing Initiatives and through teaching a doctoral level course at the College of Nursing on Health Policy Global to Local
bull Member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Associates task force that focused on the development of prescriptive authority for pediatric nurse practitioners
bull Founder of the Association of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners (OANP)
bull Attended meetings of the Oklahoma Health Care Improvement Plan and the Oklahoma State Innovation Model representing APRNs
bull Convener of the APRN Work Group and ONFIRE bringing together representatives
APRN organizations in order to work together for Full Practice Authority for advanced practice nurses
Su An Arnn Phipps PhD RN ndash Nursing Research Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Su An Arnn Phipps with the Nursing Research Award This award honors a nurse who has made a significant impact on nursing practice through the use of research as a basis for practice innovation Significant impact on nursing practice means that the nurse has contributed to the creation of new nursing knowledge through research findings and has improved or created a plan for improving clinical nursing practice andor patient outcomes in response to the findings
In addition to multiple awards for educational and research excellence she is most known for the development and direction of the Healthy Women Health Futures (HWHF) program which is the direct result of research and evidence based practice This groundbreaking program addresses the significant need in Tulsa County to impact the health of women and families It is for non-pregnant women of childbearing age who have children enrolled at participating Early Childhood Education Centers
bull Women residing in Tulsa County are at higher risk of experiencing a stillbirth or fetal loss premature birth andor death of their child before one year of age than most other women in Oklahoma or the nation
bull It offers women who are able to have children health education provided by RNs and low or no cost medical emotional vision and dental services through community partners
Award Recipients continued from page 9
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 11
bull Honored with The Women of the Year Pinnacle Award given in partnership between the YWCA and the Mayorrsquos Commission on the Status of Women
Although recently retired from her educational role she continues as Program Director for this transformative program and is well respected as an advocate for womenrsquos issues
Nightingale Award of Excellence
This award recognizes an ONA member who during her career has demonstrated innovative strategies to fulfill job responsibilities in her professional role and within the community It recognizes a nurse that consistently surpasses expectations of a professional nurse thus enhancing the image of the nursing profession As well as someone who demonstrates sustained and substantial contribution to the Oklahoma Nurses Association and has served as a role model of consistent excellence in their area of practice This year ONA is honoring three ONA members with the Nightingale Award of Excellence
Christine Thoman MS RN CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Chris Thoman MS RN CNE in her work as Nursing Faculty with Tulsa Community College demonstrates innovative strategies surpasses expectations of a professional nurse demonstrates sustained and substantial contributions to ONA and serves as a role model of consistent excellence in her area of practice Chris has a long history of consistent excellence in practice and education being recognized for leadership in staff development committee contributions and strength in a
variety of clinical practice areas Over more than 30 years of practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator she has influenced thousands of nurses with her quiet behind the scenes actions to promote excellence though diligence attention to detail and kindness to anyone and everyone she encounters
Chris makes good suggestions to improve events newsletters awards and programs She is a team player never grabbing the limelight nor the credit In fact she is reticent to be acknowledged for her contributions Yet when one looks around at a finished product with pride and notices who assisted in the success Chris Thoman is part of the group
Diana Mashburn PhD RN-BC CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Diana Mashburn Assistant Professor at Northeastern State University is being recognized with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Nightingale Award of Excellence As a graduate of Northeastern State Universityrsquos BSN program she was able to transition her undergraduate experience to that of an instructor as she progressed in her own academic aspirations from BSN to MS to PhD She has given numerous presentations which exhibit her commitment to mentoring students professionals and lay people alike on the roles of the nurse and processes for self-care with emphasis on diabetes It is her love for the profession that has driven her to do that little extra to promote the health of the members of Cherokee Nation citizens of Muskogee and surrounding areas along within the State of Oklahoma This was also demonstrated in her dissertation research Self-efficacy Cherokee
Self-Reliance and Adherence to Recommended Self-Care among Cherokee Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Dr Mashburn is a sought after presenter and has shared her expertise at research and other nursing conferences throughout the United States
Her ability to actively participate in the transition of the nursing program at Northeastern State University from a brick and mortar (in person) nursing program to one that allows for total online didactic has facilitated working RNs to move to the next level in their professional development For Dr Mashburn professional development is more than the acquisition of academic degrees it also includes the active participation in the ANAONA These characteristics of professionalism are expressed to every student she teaches or mentors to promote networking both within nursing and in collaboration with other professions within the realm of health care
She believes that nurses must continue learning throughout their lifetime and not allow for stagnation of thought Her love for nursing has been demonstrated through her active service and leadership with the ANAONA in Region 3 and ONA committees She is actively involved in the NLNOLN and Sigma Theta Tau International Zeta Delta Chapter-At-Large
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC is being awarded the Nightingale Award of Excellence by the Oklahoma Nurses
Award Recipients continued on page 12
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Nursing Instructor Foundations Maladaptive States I amp II
Responsible for the assessment planning implementation (teaching) and evaluation of assigned
course(s) Supervise and evaluate performance of students and adjunct faculty Act as consultant for students in nursing program Advise pre-nursing
students Report to the Division Chair of Nursing and Allied Health
For complete details on job duties and how to apply visit wwwconnorsstateeduemployment
Submit a Connors State College Application cover letter college transcript and current resume via e-mail attachment to cschrconnorsstateeduFax transmittal at (918) 463-6355 or by mail to Human Resources Department Connors State
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Connors State College is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity E-Verify Employer
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201812
Association Karen has served the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma for the past eleven years with her service through the behavioral health department She began her nursing career in 1990 working as a psychiatric nurse at an inpatient facility for ten years She returned to school and obtained her BSN in 2004 In 2006 she earned her MSN and began practicing as a NP Karen has consistently provided excellent care to the mental health patients of the Choctaw Nation Health Services over the last 11 years She implemented the telemental health services at Choctaw Nation Health Service Authority which has allowed more patients to be reached by improving access to services in addition it has increased patient compliance with care
Karen is a lifelong learner and recently earned her DNP She now serves as a preceptor for other nurses earning their DNP Currently she is the president elect of the ONA and has maintained an active membership in the ONA over the years Karen is a member of the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority medical staff
Saint Francis Hospital South ndash Excellence in Workplace Environment
Saint Francis Hospital South is being recognized by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Excellence in the Workplace Environment Award This award is presented to organizations that have developed positive work environments These organizations must have developed an innovative and effective program approach or overall environment that promotes excellent nursing care
creating a positive environment for nurses to work and supports nurses in their practice
Saint Francis Hospital South has provided Excellence in the Workplace by its team focus on preserving the Catholic Heritage The hospital offers its nurses and healthcare workers the opportunity to serve the communities both outside and within the walls of the hospital by participating in food drives the American Heart Associationrsquos Heart Walk and activities such as an Angel Tree that provides Christmas for employees who need a little extra help during the holiday season
Saint Francis Hospital South is the only hospital in Tulsa who has received an A on its report card for four consecutive quarters by Leapfrog as a result of their publicly reported safety and quality measures In clinical quality Saint Francis Hospital South out-ranked the national median and exceeded the top 10th percentile in the nation in Patient Safety and by scoring 100 in clinical measures such as Heart Failure Pneumonia and Acute MI This excellence in safety and quality is a direct result of the commitment and efforts of the professional nurses at South
The team of nurses and healthcare workers at Saint Francis Hospital South is committed to assuring patients have an excellent experience during their stay by focusing on patient and caregiver engagement and communication In doing so the hospital exceeded the national median in 8 out of 10 dimensions of the patient satisfaction survey and received national recognition for patient experience in its Endoscopy Department Saint Francis Hospital South has achieved top performance in a number of nationally recognized rating systems only by first taking care of its nurses and the entire workforce and recognizing the unique talents that each employee brings to the team As a group effort the leaders both formal and informal work collaboratively to provide opportunities to learn and grow and to gain confidence and proficiency in critical skills As Servant Leaders the leadership team understands that it is a leadership duty to create a workplace environment where toxic emotional negativity is not tolerated and where individuals feel empowered to do their best
work South fosters a culture of ownership grounded in the collective observation of the vision values of Saint Francis Health System and by living the mission daily serving patients and taking care of each other
Dr Mark Brandenburg ndash Friend of Nursing Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association is recognizing Dr Mark Brandenburg with the Friend of Nursing Award This award is conferred on non-nurses who have rendered valuable assistance to the nursing profession Their contributions and assistance are of statewide significance to nursing
While at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Dr Brandenburg was Founding Director of the Oklahoma Institute for Disaster and Emergency Medicine and the Founding Residency Program Director for Oklahomarsquos only allopathic emergency medicine residency program Dr Brandenburg has authored over 25 peer-reviewed medical publications three textbook chapters and two infant and child injury prevention books He also has several teaching and research awards to include the OU College of Medicine Faculty Crimson Apple Award for Teaching Excellence and CT Thompson MD Award for Excellence in Trauma Care
Dr Mark Brandenburg has been a leading example of a mentor clinical trainer and friend in a workplace that is a leading environment for burnout employee turnover and provider grief With 25-years of experience in emergency medicine his clinical and emotional support in high-stress roles has been supportive to
Award Recipients continued from page 11
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December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 13
maintain his teams physical and emotional well beings Dr Brandenburg has fostered a nurse practitioner friendly workplace and community ensuring his team of physicians and nurse practitioners work hand-in-hand to provide patient-centered collaborative care
He has supported and trusted nurse practitioners working semi-autonomy in his emergency department His interest has gone above and beyond to be interested in research regarding nurse practitioners in rural medicine
For new graduate APRNs Dr Brandenburg provided an extensive orientation process in the emergency department and inpatient services with hands-on skills and soft-skills that will provide lifelong opportunities to allow nurse practitioners to continue to grow as professionals
He strives to promote advancing full practice authority for clinical nurse practitioners in Oklahoma and works to bridge any gaps in barriers between physicians and nurse practitioner relationships
Steve Drabek MD ndash Friend of Nursing
Dr Steven Drabek is being honored by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Friend of Nursing Award Dr Drabek understands the role of an Advanced Practice Nurse and has always been willing to collaborate in a respectful manner He has a passion of caring for patients and putting the patient at the center of hisher
care While the current push for Full Practice Authority has resulted in a few physicians working directly against our cause Dr Drabek accompanied APRNs to the Capitol to speak to legislators in support of our practice He also wrote a letter to the editor in support of full practice authority for APRNs He is truly a friend to all nurses
Dr Drabek is a great compassionate human being and a very dedicated physician He has received a number of awards and recognition including Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants ndash Physician of the Year Award Outstanding Physician Preceptor at the OU Health Science Center and awarded Humanitarian of the year by his community Chamber of Commerce He has clearly dedicated his life to the health care for the citizens of Oklahoma
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W W W P A W H U S K A H O S P I T A L C O M
Holiday Greetings from the Board amp Staff of the Oklahoma Nurses Association
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201814
Diane Sears RN MS ONC ndash Ret
Grandpa ldquoThere are too many terminally serious people these days They donrsquot know how to laugh at themselves Life is a lot easier if you can learn to laugh at yourself Grandson But I canrsquot think of anything Irsquove done to laugh about Grandpa Well son that just means yoursquore not doing enough stupid thingsrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 11182009) Nurse ldquoYou said that lsquoYoursquove got a surprise for mersquo Patient Shaking head lsquoYoursquove got something in my eyerdquo Girlfriends talking rdquoI guess you could call it ironicWhatrsquos that I spent last night crying at my laugh linesrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 61010) ldquoBoy Shoe used some pretty cranky works in his editorial today I know He has Irritable Vowel Syndromerdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 12108)
ldquoSigh I wish I knew then what I know now Sigh I wish I knew now what I knew thenrdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 6110) ldquoSometimes I think Irsquod like to live to be a hundred And then I think no maybe itrsquod be better to check out while Irsquom still not a burden to anyone and then I think heck Irsquove always been a burden to someone so why should I stop now And then I think why isnrsquot dinner ready yetrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 92717) New arrival in heaven talking to St Peter ldquoCan I at least answer the emails that came in before people found out I was deadrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 3211) ldquoLife and Death in the 24-hour news cycle era tombstonerdquoRIP Followed the golden rule obeyed the laws never even a hint of a scandal and no one remembers her namerdquo (ldquoNon Sequiturrdquo cartoon Wiley 4211)
Humor In Your EyeldquoMy ancestors were huntergatherers Irsquom more of a surferordererrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 10217) Man shouting to elderly neighbor woman peeking over their shared fence ldquoMrs Krassner stop leaving Mr Krassner on our stepsrdquo a sign is pinned on him that says ldquoPlease take care ofrdquo (ldquoSpeedbumprdquo cartoon Coverly 43017) Children leaving bible class rdquoWe learned the fourth commandment lsquoHumor thy father and thy motherrdquo (ldquoFamily Circusrdquo cartoon Bill Keane Inc 122711) Email InsightsA first-grade school teacher presented each child in her classroom the first half of a well-known proverb You can review the endings
Strike while the bug is close
Itrsquos always darkest before Daylight Savings Time
Donrsquot bite the hand that looks dirty
Love all trust me
An idle mind is the best way to relax
Happy the bride who gets all the presents
Laugh and the whole world laughs with you cry and you have to
blow your nose
If at first you donrsquot succeed get new batteries
Better late than pregnant
You get out of something only what you see in the picture
on the box
When the blind lead the blind get out of the way
A bird in the hand is going to poop on you
As we Surfers know sometimes we have trouble with our computers Yesterday I had a problem so I called Georgie the 11 year old next door whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over Georgie clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem As he was walking away I called after him lsquoSo what was wrong He replied lsquoIt was an ID ten T errorrsquo I didnrsquot want to appear stupid but nonetheless inquired lsquoAn ID ten T error Whatrsquos that In case I need to fix it againrsquo Georgie grinned lsquoHavenrsquot you ever heard of an ID ten T error before lsquoNorsquo I replied lsquoWrite it downrsquo he said lsquoand I think yoursquoll figure it outrsquo So I wrote down ID10T I used to like Georgie A husband and wife had a tiff The wife called up her mom and said ldquoHe fought with me again I am coming to live with yourdquo Mom said ldquoNo darling he must pay for his mistake I am coming to live with yourdquo
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December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 15
Thanks Mr GoffAmy Richards is an Assistant Professor at
Rogers State University She is now a candidate for her PhD in Nursing Research and Education at Oklahoma City University_____________________________________________
When I was in the fifth grade I was taught geography by a stately man named Mr Goff His class wasnrsquot that memorable except for a coloring activity in which we artistically crayoned the continents on a world map What made him memorable to me was the note he gave me to give to my parents
This unexpected note-giving caught me off guard I was a good student who minded my manners raised my hand to speak and turned my work in on time But Mr Goff noticed something in me and wanted to share that something with my parents The envelope he gave to my parents was a thank you note He thanked my Mom and Dad for teaching me manners respect for authority and kindness to classmates I still have the note in my scrapbook forty years later I cherish it
As a nursing educator Irsquod like to take the opportunity to thank my nursing students and the parents who raised them I want to thank the students for being respectful to me even when they donrsquot agree with me I want to thank the students who take the initiative to help a classmate whorsquos struggling and asks nothing in return I appreciate those who take a chance to ask a question in front of 80 other students in class to ensure they understood the directions correctly Thank you students for positive comments such as ldquonice lecture Mrs Richardsrdquo I smile when you pop into my office just to grab a piece of candy and tell me that my chocolate saves lives
I donrsquot have time for eye-rolling nonsensical arguing and having to defend why I added a dosage calculation question to your theory test unannounced Itrsquos not my job to teach you basic manners respect and self-control That was your parentrsquos job and now itrsquos your own choice
So when you patiently wait your turn to speak hold open the door for me when my hands are full or laugh at my old corny jokes thank you And thank you to the parents that raised you_____________________________________________
Marla Peixotto-Smith MSN PhD CNE invites you to contribute to the ldquoEducators Cornerrdquo Please share your lived experiences to marlasmithrsuedu In the near future abstracts with hyperlinks can be sent to share with the educational community
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The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 20182
Oklahoma Nurses Association
Editor onaoklahomanursesorg
ONA 2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident ndash Joyce Van Nostrand PhD RN
President-Elect ndash Karen Ann Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC
Vice-President ndash Elizabeth Diener BSN MSN PhDSecretaryTreasurer ndash Polly Shoemake BSN MBA RN Membership Development Director ndash Shelly Wells PhD
MBA MS APRN-CNSEducation Director ndash Amy Hutchens MS RN CNEPractice Director ndash Amy Richards MSN BSN RN
Political Activities Director ndash Megan Jester MS RNEmerging Nurse Director ndash Jennifer Booms RN
Region 1 President ndash Lucas Richardson-Walker BSN RNRegion 2 President ndash Brandi Payton BSN RN
Region 3 President ndash Angela Martindale MSN RNRegion 5 President ndash VACANT
Region 6 President ndash Viki Saidleman RN ONSA Consultant ndash Dr Dean Prentice Colonel
DHA MA BSN NE-BC
ONA STAFFJane Nelson CAE ndash CEO
Candice Black ndash Communications Director
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THE OKLAHOMA NURSE (0030-1787) is published quarterly every March June September and December by the Oklahoma Nurses Association (a constituent member of the American Nurses Association) and Arthur L Davis Publishing Agency Inc All rights reserved by copyright Views expressed herein are not necessarily those of Oklahoma Nurses Association
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Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement or approval by the Oklahoma Nurses Association of products advertised the advertisers or the claims made Rejection of an advertisement does not imply a product offered for advertising is without merit or that the manufacturer lacks integrity or that this association disapproves of the product or its use ONA and the Arthur L Davis Publishing Agency Inc shall not be held liable for any consequences resulting from purchase or use of an advertiserrsquos product Articles appearing in this publication express the opinions of the authors they do not necessarily reflect views of the staff board or membership of ONA or those of the national or local associations
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Region 2President Brandi Payton
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We also had experienced other successes such as passage of HB 1013 the APRN FPA legislation in the House of Representatives by a wide margin Legislators heard nursesrsquo voices and responded The Senate committee didnrsquot hear it but it is still alive Our legislative authors are making plans to move it forward in the coming legislative session Another area of success was in the area of insurance
ONA partnered with other health care providers to form the Health Care Coverage Coalition This group was comprised of organizations such as Leading Age the Hospital Association Academy of Family Physicians Alzheimerrsquos Association Womenrsquos Coalition and the Osteopathic Association Our common theme solely rested on ensuring Oklahomanrsquos had access to health care insurance coverage that provided coverage
ONA has had a fantastic year this year when it comes to Advocacy
Last year during our convention we discussed advocacy and ways that nurses could be involved in advocacy issues at the local state and national level It is quite exciting to me that you took this message and made it a reality by putting into action As a result we increased the number of nurses participating in our Nurse of the Day program by 47 providing us with nurses at the Capitol almost everyday last session
CEO REPORT
Jane Nelson
for all the services currently existing in Oklahoma Statute Many of these services are ones that ONA has advocated for over the years including immunizations mammograms well-baby well-women well-men check ups and many more Legislators heard the coalition and its members concerning these issues forcing the bill authors to listen As a result Rep Lewis Moore worked with us to change SB 478 to a piece of legislation we could support and quite frankly he was proud to co-author The Senate author Bill Brown was also supportive Without nursersquos voices plus the voices of our coalition members we would not have been able to affect this kind of change This work on insurance reminded Legislators that ONA has a broader focus than just scope of practice that ONA is concerned about the health of Oklahomans
We also need to remember that working with Legislators is a relationship business All that we have is our reputation and if we damage it we damage our message Just because a legislator doesnrsquot support us on one issue doesnrsquot mean that they are bad Chances are we need them on other issues ndash and may become the champion Our experience on SB 478 illustrates this very well and the importance of open and non-adversial communication Something we encouraged nurses to use in the workplace
It is imperative that we have positive relationships with all legislators Many times they donrsquot understand the issue By calmly and kindly explaining the issue you may be able change their position It is also important to understand ldquoWhyrdquo they donrsquot agree with you ndash knowing and understanding their position is important
We canrsquot afford to vilify them when we donrsquot agree on specific issues So as you consider what lies before ONA in the 2018 session letrsquos remember that we need to be able to work with all Legislators
It will take all of us working together with one voice to obtain full practice authority plus the other issues that are important to us such as funding and access We must keep the pressure up at the State Capitol legislators need to continue to hear your voices and see your presence at the Capitol It is imperative that we have every Nurse of the Day slot filled in 2018 and we need you to attend Nurses Day at the Capitol
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The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 20184
Itrsquos crucial to help adolescents start the New Year as healthy as possible by seeing that theyrsquore up to date on their vaccinations As you know the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends teens receive at least four vaccines including quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) tetanus diphtheria and pertussis vaccine (Tdap) and influenza (flu) vaccine123
Despite these recommendations Oklahoma immunization rates are dismally low with rates for three of four vaccines falling below the national averages1 This means thousands of our teens are under-protected from serious infectious disease including meningococcal meningitis Though uncommon it is potentially deadly and can take a life in as little as 24 hours4 Itrsquos also a disease for which teens are at increased risk likely due to everyday behaviors like sharing water bottles and kissing56
Adolescents need two doses of MenACWY to help protect them during the years they are at increased risk According to the CDC in 2016 just 74 of adolescents in Oklahoma received at least one of the two CDC-recommended doses Given the national second-dose rate (39) itrsquos safe to deduce most of our statersquos teens are under-protected1 Oklahoma is ranked the 16h lowest out of all US statesjurisdictions for MenACWY vaccination coverage7
All HCPs Play an Important RoleA 2014 study published in The Journal of
the Oklahoma State Medical Association found that MenACWY and Tdap vaccination rates in Oklahoma were consistently lower than national estimates8 Interestingly the study uncovered health care providers (HCPs) in Oklahoma are less likely to recommend adolescent vaccines compared to HCPs in the rest of the US (based on a state-wide household survey)8 The authors concluded HCPs can help improve vaccination rates by giving strong recommendations and encouraging staff in the entire practice not just clinicians be trained to communicate the benefits of vaccination8
How Nurses Can Help Boost Teen Vaccination Rates
Nurses can play a pivotal role in helping
increase state vaccination rates especially by taking the following actions
bull Use every patient interaction ndash not just wellness visits ndash as an opportunity to make clear vaccination recommendations andor administer vaccines
bull Stay up-to-date on the latest Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule from the CDC (the schedule now has an added 16-year-old immunization visit highlighting this as a crucial age for vaccination to HCPs and parents)
bull Present Tdap MenACWY and HPV as a standard ldquobundlerdquo of adolescent immunizations
bull Ask medical assistants to check the immunization registry at every visit to help determine the patientrsquos immunization status for recommended vaccines
bull When possible administer vaccines early in the visit
bull Keep updated provider-level ldquoreport cardsrdquo with adolescent patient vaccination rates to look for areas of improvement
bull Lead vaccination campaigns at school-based health centers
bull Be prepared to listen to patient questions about vaccine safety and address concerns
bull Reference the ldquoGuide to Community Preventative Services (The Community Guide)rdquo a resource for scientific evidence-based recommendations and strategies that work to improve adolescent coverage rates9
Lastly the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (AAFP Foundation) launched Highlight on VACCINATIONS 4 TEENS to address under-vaccination and provide HCPs with tools to conduct these important conversations with patients Available resources include videos reminder emails letters text messages and postcards website and social media posts in-office vaccination reminder posters and personal testimonials from individuals impacted by vaccine-preventable diseases Our statersquos AAFP Chapter also launched the program to its members You can learn more and find the materials here wwwaafpfoundationorgvaccinations4teens
By combining these steps and tools nurses can play an integral role in boosting teen vaccination rates Thank you for all that you do each and every
day
Steven Crawford MD FAAFP is the Chair of Family Medicine in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at OU College of Medicine
References1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(2017) National Regional State and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13ndash17 Years mdash United States 2016 Retrieved from httpswwwcdcgovmmwrvolumes66wrmm6633a2htms_cid=mm6633a2_w Accessed September 12 2017
2 United States Census Bureau (2013) Age and Sex Composition in the United States Retrieved from httpswwwcensusgovtopicspopulationage-and-sexhtml Accessed April 4 2017
3 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015) Flu Vaccination Coverage United States 2015-16 Influenza Season Retrieved from httpwwwcdcgovfluf luvaxviewcoverage-1516estimateshtm Accessed May 10 2017
4 World Health Organization (2015 February) Meningococcal Meningitis Retrieved from httpwwwwhointmediacentrefactsheetsfs141en Accessed May 30 2017
5 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016 April 18) Meningococcal Vaccines for Preteens Teens Retrieved from httpswwwcdcgovfeaturesmeningococcal Accessed May 10 2017
6 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2012 March 15) Meningococcal Disease About Causes and Transmission Retrieved from httpwwwcdcgovmeningococcalabout causes-transmissionhtml Accessed May 30 2017
7 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017) TeenVaxView Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccination coverage among adolescents 13-17 years by State HHS Region and the United States National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS-Teen) 2016 Retrieved from httpswwwcdcgovvaccinesimz-managerscoverageteenvaxviewdata-reportsmenacwyreports2016html Accessed September 12 2017
8 Naifeh MM Roberts JR Margolis B et al (2014) Adolescent vaccination in Oklahoma a work in progress The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association 107(9-10) 510-516
9 Department of Health amp Human Services The Guide to Community Preventive Services Retrieved from httpswwwthecommunityguideorg Accessed April 4 2017
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 5
Jennifer OrsquoConnor MS RN CFCN CNEONA Region 2Mindy Thompson DNP RN ONA Region 3
You have that one friend the one who gets you into things That would be
Mindy You have that other friend the one who wants to write an article about it That would be Jennifer We all need friends like this
So we trekked to the capital for Nurse of the Day A minor adventure ensued one that opened our eyes and taught us to always wear comfortable shoes
Pro Tip 1 Know Before You Go
Register through the ONA website read all the info choose your day plan your stay
Plan for a good nightrsquos rest and a short low stress drive in the morning to ensure pictures with legislators will be free of dark circles under the eyes One thing we did not know is that legislators are at the capital all day Tuesdays and Wednesdays and frac12 days Mondays amp Thursdays The Thursday before Spring Break was probably not the best time to be underfoot
Pro Tip 2 Know Your Audience
Find out who your legislators are
Do you know your senator and representatives Even after checking the Oklahoma Legislature web site one of us (wersquore not telling who) had the wrong name Therersquos nothing like making a good first impression Unsurprisingly the staff nurse was an excellent resource After an introduction on the floor of the House and Senate we met our legislators had photo ops and received certificates suitable for framing A definite spirit of friendly competition exists between the House and Senate the Housersquos certificate is larger however the Senate provides better snacks So depending on your prioritieshellip
Pro Tip 3 Know the Issues
Watch your email for Legislative Alerts from ONA and find something you are passionate about to discuss with your legislator
While we reviewed the emailed Legislative Alerts from ONA but failed to check the legislative calendar so we were not knowledgeable about the bills discussed that day This trip was a toe-in-the-water experience we probably looked like a couple of wide-eyed kids (ldquoEveryone is so dressed uprdquo ldquoLook at those heels must be uncomfortablerdquo) Next time we will know the issues and speak with our legislators about them Our representatives want to hear from usmdashwe need to be sure we have something to say
Pro Tip 4 Know Yoursquore a Pro
Dress appropriately and use your best manners Remember you are a guest in the Legislature and represent the profession
Nurse of the Day is a wonderful opportunity to share educated and substantiated viewpoints in a professional manner We were sure to smile and speak politely to our legislators even when they held viewpoints vastly different from our own When you go remember you are representing all of us so we are counting on you to make a good impression No pressureAfter locating the awesome Nurse of the Day parking space we realized we should have worn lab coats Now surely this information was provided to us but in our excitement to witness the democratic process first-hand we just overlooked it So now YOU know Wear a white lab coat And you donrsquot want those fancy dressed legislators to make you look bad so dress well You know what they say When in Romehellip After your life-changing experience at the Capital be sure to send a thank you note to your representatives One of us may or may not have done this (again no names) However learn from our mistakes We are better together
Pro Tip 5 Know your Self (Care)
Take time to have some fun and always wear comfortable shoes
When you choose fancy shoes to match your professional attire make sure they are comfortable You will be walking so remember Maslow and care for your physiological foundation Take some pictures ndash the capital building has beautiful marble impressive art and stunning architecture (even when under construction) Pick up a new purse at the gift shop Go to Muttrsquos Hot Dogs for lunch ndash it is excellent if not healthy
Pro Tip 6 Know how to try something new
Just go If we can do it so can you
You Have Questions We Have Answers
Where do I starthttpwwwoklahomanursesorgMain-Menu-CategoryEventsNurse-of-the-DayEverything you need to know
Who are my legislators anyway
httpwwwoklegislaturegovFindMyLegislatureaspx Scroll down our US congresspersons are listed first
Where could I stay the night
Colcord Hotel Aloft Sheraton Hampton Inn amp Ramada are all near downtown
What do I talk to them about
Watch for emails from ONA (Legislative Alerts) check the calendars for the State House and Senate at httpwwwoklegislaturegovindexaspx contact our lobbyist Vicki White-Rankin
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The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 20186
This yearrsquos Convention Dawn of a New Era in Health Care focused on the evolving face of health care and its impact on nurses and nursing Discussions included emerging programs and trends that are in development at the state and federal level Sessions highlighted the power nurses have on state and local policymakers
Save the date for the 2018 Convention
at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa OK on October 24th amp 25th
ONA Election Results ndash Welcome Re-elected and
Newly Elected Board Members
Elected ONA Officers Vice President Elizabeth Diener PhD RN CNE Political Activities Director Megan Jester MS RN Practice Director Amy Richards MSN BSN RN and Emerging Nurse Director Jennifer Booms RN
New Nominating Committee Members
include Marla Smith PhD MSN RN (Chair 2019) Michele Bradshaw RN and Carol Robison RN
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 109TH ANNUAL ONA CONVENTION
From L to R ndash Top Row ndash Amy Richards Shelly Wells Brandi Payton Lynette Gunn Viki Saidleman Angela Martindale Lucas Richardson-Walker Second row ndash
Donna Fesler Elizabeth Diener Jennifer Booms Karen Taylor Megan Jester and Joyce Van Nostrand
(not pictured Amy Hutchens and Polly Shoemake)
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2017 AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Oklahoma Nurses Association has three recipients for the 2017 Excellence in Nursing Award This award honors an ONA member who has developed an innovative unique and creative approach utilizing nursing theory and knowledgeskills in any practice setting administration education andor direct patient care These individuals are recognized by peers as role models of consistently high quality in their nursing practice and as one who enhances the image of professional nursing by creating an environment promoting professional autonomy and control over nursing practice
Brenda Nance DNP RN CNE ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
The first recipient is Brenda Nance DNP RN CNE She is an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing She is viewed as a leader in developing innovative learning activities participating in developing academic initiatives and her ability to collaborate with faculty and nurse leaders She has served as a leader in organizations such as the Oklahoma Nurses Association Oklahoma Student Nurse Association and the National Student Nurse Association
bull Worked with a team of nurse leaders at Saint Francis Hospital on its Nurse Residency Program implemented in 2016
bull Assisted in the development of several innovative initiatives including a multi-
course simulation to infuse concepts across courses
bull Introduced the concept of gender-neutral communication and each student experienced a simulation with a standardized patient
bull Served as one of the nursing leads in two interprofessional simulationso child abuse and domestic violence
ando Adverse Childhood Experiences
Carol Rogers PhD RN PHCNS-BC ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
Dr Carol Rogers has been honored with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Excellence in Nursing Award for her creative methods of teaching research and Evidence Based Practice
(EBP) She is an Assistant Professor of Nursing in the undergraduate nursing program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Centerrsquos College of Nursing (OU CON)
bull Passion for improving the health of older adults so they can age in place
bull Serves as an Evidence Based Practice mentor leading nursing students in their senior year to develop and present an evidence based practice poster project at a local conference
bull She shares her knowledge Evidence Based Practice by teaching a monthly Evidence Based Practice Workshop at the Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital
Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
Award Recipients continued on page 10
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The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201810
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC System Administrative Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development with INTEGRIS Health with the Excellence in Nursing Award for her impact on nursing excellence at INTEGRIS Health and across the state by increasing patient safety increasing nurse retention providing nurses avenues to practice to their highest capacity recognizing the nurses worth gaining efficiencies of practice and collaborating with academic partners throughout the state
bull Played a large role in Integris Baptist Medical Center achieving Magnet designation and re-designation
bull Supported Integris Canadian Valley Hospital Integris Health Edmond and Integris Southwest Medical Center in achieving the Pathway to Excellence designation
bull Created a system wide EPIC Electronic Health Record training model that increased training efficiency and adoption throughout the INTEGRIS system
bull Created and promoted Clinical Emergency Simulations to increase the bedside nursesrsquo awareness and response for a patient experiencing deterioration
bull Supports and improves the Nursing Recruitment and Retention Programs that engage and retain current nurses and recruit newly licensed and seasoned nurses to INTEGRIS o a nurse resident preceptor model
which allowed INTEGRIS to hire 51 more nurse residents and decreased turnover by 40 in newly licensed nurses who participated as a student
o retention programs have increased the number of national certified nurses by over 100 and BSN percentages by over 15 across the INTEGRIS system
o Advocated for and received salary increases up to 7 for bedside nurses based on the degree held and years of experience
Mary Holter DNP APRN CPNP ndash Nursing Impact on Public Policy
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Mary Holter DMP APRN CPNP Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Fran amp Earl Ziegler College of Nursing with the Nursing Impact on Public Policy Award This award honors the nurse whose activities are above and beyond those of the general nursing community to further the political presence of nursing andor to accomplish positive public policy for the nursing profession
Early on Mary was instrumental in efforts to obtain prescriptive authority for nurse practitioners in the state of Oklahoma
She continues to demonstrate political activism through her engagement in the Oklahoma Nurses Association APRN Practice Group as a speaker on The Future of Nursing Initiatives and through teaching a doctoral level course at the College of Nursing on Health Policy Global to Local
bull Member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Associates task force that focused on the development of prescriptive authority for pediatric nurse practitioners
bull Founder of the Association of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners (OANP)
bull Attended meetings of the Oklahoma Health Care Improvement Plan and the Oklahoma State Innovation Model representing APRNs
bull Convener of the APRN Work Group and ONFIRE bringing together representatives
APRN organizations in order to work together for Full Practice Authority for advanced practice nurses
Su An Arnn Phipps PhD RN ndash Nursing Research Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Su An Arnn Phipps with the Nursing Research Award This award honors a nurse who has made a significant impact on nursing practice through the use of research as a basis for practice innovation Significant impact on nursing practice means that the nurse has contributed to the creation of new nursing knowledge through research findings and has improved or created a plan for improving clinical nursing practice andor patient outcomes in response to the findings
In addition to multiple awards for educational and research excellence she is most known for the development and direction of the Healthy Women Health Futures (HWHF) program which is the direct result of research and evidence based practice This groundbreaking program addresses the significant need in Tulsa County to impact the health of women and families It is for non-pregnant women of childbearing age who have children enrolled at participating Early Childhood Education Centers
bull Women residing in Tulsa County are at higher risk of experiencing a stillbirth or fetal loss premature birth andor death of their child before one year of age than most other women in Oklahoma or the nation
bull It offers women who are able to have children health education provided by RNs and low or no cost medical emotional vision and dental services through community partners
Award Recipients continued from page 9
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 11
bull Honored with The Women of the Year Pinnacle Award given in partnership between the YWCA and the Mayorrsquos Commission on the Status of Women
Although recently retired from her educational role she continues as Program Director for this transformative program and is well respected as an advocate for womenrsquos issues
Nightingale Award of Excellence
This award recognizes an ONA member who during her career has demonstrated innovative strategies to fulfill job responsibilities in her professional role and within the community It recognizes a nurse that consistently surpasses expectations of a professional nurse thus enhancing the image of the nursing profession As well as someone who demonstrates sustained and substantial contribution to the Oklahoma Nurses Association and has served as a role model of consistent excellence in their area of practice This year ONA is honoring three ONA members with the Nightingale Award of Excellence
Christine Thoman MS RN CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Chris Thoman MS RN CNE in her work as Nursing Faculty with Tulsa Community College demonstrates innovative strategies surpasses expectations of a professional nurse demonstrates sustained and substantial contributions to ONA and serves as a role model of consistent excellence in her area of practice Chris has a long history of consistent excellence in practice and education being recognized for leadership in staff development committee contributions and strength in a
variety of clinical practice areas Over more than 30 years of practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator she has influenced thousands of nurses with her quiet behind the scenes actions to promote excellence though diligence attention to detail and kindness to anyone and everyone she encounters
Chris makes good suggestions to improve events newsletters awards and programs She is a team player never grabbing the limelight nor the credit In fact she is reticent to be acknowledged for her contributions Yet when one looks around at a finished product with pride and notices who assisted in the success Chris Thoman is part of the group
Diana Mashburn PhD RN-BC CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Diana Mashburn Assistant Professor at Northeastern State University is being recognized with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Nightingale Award of Excellence As a graduate of Northeastern State Universityrsquos BSN program she was able to transition her undergraduate experience to that of an instructor as she progressed in her own academic aspirations from BSN to MS to PhD She has given numerous presentations which exhibit her commitment to mentoring students professionals and lay people alike on the roles of the nurse and processes for self-care with emphasis on diabetes It is her love for the profession that has driven her to do that little extra to promote the health of the members of Cherokee Nation citizens of Muskogee and surrounding areas along within the State of Oklahoma This was also demonstrated in her dissertation research Self-efficacy Cherokee
Self-Reliance and Adherence to Recommended Self-Care among Cherokee Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Dr Mashburn is a sought after presenter and has shared her expertise at research and other nursing conferences throughout the United States
Her ability to actively participate in the transition of the nursing program at Northeastern State University from a brick and mortar (in person) nursing program to one that allows for total online didactic has facilitated working RNs to move to the next level in their professional development For Dr Mashburn professional development is more than the acquisition of academic degrees it also includes the active participation in the ANAONA These characteristics of professionalism are expressed to every student she teaches or mentors to promote networking both within nursing and in collaboration with other professions within the realm of health care
She believes that nurses must continue learning throughout their lifetime and not allow for stagnation of thought Her love for nursing has been demonstrated through her active service and leadership with the ANAONA in Region 3 and ONA committees She is actively involved in the NLNOLN and Sigma Theta Tau International Zeta Delta Chapter-At-Large
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC is being awarded the Nightingale Award of Excellence by the Oklahoma Nurses
Award Recipients continued on page 12
Connors State College is seeking qualified applicants for the following position
Nursing Instructor Foundations Maladaptive States I amp II
Responsible for the assessment planning implementation (teaching) and evaluation of assigned
course(s) Supervise and evaluate performance of students and adjunct faculty Act as consultant for students in nursing program Advise pre-nursing
students Report to the Division Chair of Nursing and Allied Health
For complete details on job duties and how to apply visit wwwconnorsstateeduemployment
Submit a Connors State College Application cover letter college transcript and current resume via e-mail attachment to cschrconnorsstateeduFax transmittal at (918) 463-6355 or by mail to Human Resources Department Connors State
College 700 College Rd Warner OK 74469 Human Resources contact number 9184636334
Connors State College is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity E-Verify Employer
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201812
Association Karen has served the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma for the past eleven years with her service through the behavioral health department She began her nursing career in 1990 working as a psychiatric nurse at an inpatient facility for ten years She returned to school and obtained her BSN in 2004 In 2006 she earned her MSN and began practicing as a NP Karen has consistently provided excellent care to the mental health patients of the Choctaw Nation Health Services over the last 11 years She implemented the telemental health services at Choctaw Nation Health Service Authority which has allowed more patients to be reached by improving access to services in addition it has increased patient compliance with care
Karen is a lifelong learner and recently earned her DNP She now serves as a preceptor for other nurses earning their DNP Currently she is the president elect of the ONA and has maintained an active membership in the ONA over the years Karen is a member of the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority medical staff
Saint Francis Hospital South ndash Excellence in Workplace Environment
Saint Francis Hospital South is being recognized by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Excellence in the Workplace Environment Award This award is presented to organizations that have developed positive work environments These organizations must have developed an innovative and effective program approach or overall environment that promotes excellent nursing care
creating a positive environment for nurses to work and supports nurses in their practice
Saint Francis Hospital South has provided Excellence in the Workplace by its team focus on preserving the Catholic Heritage The hospital offers its nurses and healthcare workers the opportunity to serve the communities both outside and within the walls of the hospital by participating in food drives the American Heart Associationrsquos Heart Walk and activities such as an Angel Tree that provides Christmas for employees who need a little extra help during the holiday season
Saint Francis Hospital South is the only hospital in Tulsa who has received an A on its report card for four consecutive quarters by Leapfrog as a result of their publicly reported safety and quality measures In clinical quality Saint Francis Hospital South out-ranked the national median and exceeded the top 10th percentile in the nation in Patient Safety and by scoring 100 in clinical measures such as Heart Failure Pneumonia and Acute MI This excellence in safety and quality is a direct result of the commitment and efforts of the professional nurses at South
The team of nurses and healthcare workers at Saint Francis Hospital South is committed to assuring patients have an excellent experience during their stay by focusing on patient and caregiver engagement and communication In doing so the hospital exceeded the national median in 8 out of 10 dimensions of the patient satisfaction survey and received national recognition for patient experience in its Endoscopy Department Saint Francis Hospital South has achieved top performance in a number of nationally recognized rating systems only by first taking care of its nurses and the entire workforce and recognizing the unique talents that each employee brings to the team As a group effort the leaders both formal and informal work collaboratively to provide opportunities to learn and grow and to gain confidence and proficiency in critical skills As Servant Leaders the leadership team understands that it is a leadership duty to create a workplace environment where toxic emotional negativity is not tolerated and where individuals feel empowered to do their best
work South fosters a culture of ownership grounded in the collective observation of the vision values of Saint Francis Health System and by living the mission daily serving patients and taking care of each other
Dr Mark Brandenburg ndash Friend of Nursing Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association is recognizing Dr Mark Brandenburg with the Friend of Nursing Award This award is conferred on non-nurses who have rendered valuable assistance to the nursing profession Their contributions and assistance are of statewide significance to nursing
While at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Dr Brandenburg was Founding Director of the Oklahoma Institute for Disaster and Emergency Medicine and the Founding Residency Program Director for Oklahomarsquos only allopathic emergency medicine residency program Dr Brandenburg has authored over 25 peer-reviewed medical publications three textbook chapters and two infant and child injury prevention books He also has several teaching and research awards to include the OU College of Medicine Faculty Crimson Apple Award for Teaching Excellence and CT Thompson MD Award for Excellence in Trauma Care
Dr Mark Brandenburg has been a leading example of a mentor clinical trainer and friend in a workplace that is a leading environment for burnout employee turnover and provider grief With 25-years of experience in emergency medicine his clinical and emotional support in high-stress roles has been supportive to
Award Recipients continued from page 11
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December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 13
maintain his teams physical and emotional well beings Dr Brandenburg has fostered a nurse practitioner friendly workplace and community ensuring his team of physicians and nurse practitioners work hand-in-hand to provide patient-centered collaborative care
He has supported and trusted nurse practitioners working semi-autonomy in his emergency department His interest has gone above and beyond to be interested in research regarding nurse practitioners in rural medicine
For new graduate APRNs Dr Brandenburg provided an extensive orientation process in the emergency department and inpatient services with hands-on skills and soft-skills that will provide lifelong opportunities to allow nurse practitioners to continue to grow as professionals
He strives to promote advancing full practice authority for clinical nurse practitioners in Oklahoma and works to bridge any gaps in barriers between physicians and nurse practitioner relationships
Steve Drabek MD ndash Friend of Nursing
Dr Steven Drabek is being honored by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Friend of Nursing Award Dr Drabek understands the role of an Advanced Practice Nurse and has always been willing to collaborate in a respectful manner He has a passion of caring for patients and putting the patient at the center of hisher
care While the current push for Full Practice Authority has resulted in a few physicians working directly against our cause Dr Drabek accompanied APRNs to the Capitol to speak to legislators in support of our practice He also wrote a letter to the editor in support of full practice authority for APRNs He is truly a friend to all nurses
Dr Drabek is a great compassionate human being and a very dedicated physician He has received a number of awards and recognition including Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants ndash Physician of the Year Award Outstanding Physician Preceptor at the OU Health Science Center and awarded Humanitarian of the year by his community Chamber of Commerce He has clearly dedicated his life to the health care for the citizens of Oklahoma
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Please plan to attend our NURSING INTERVIEW FAIR
Tuesday November 28th800 am - 1200 pm and 100 pm - 500 pm
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W W W P A W H U S K A H O S P I T A L C O M
Holiday Greetings from the Board amp Staff of the Oklahoma Nurses Association
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201814
Diane Sears RN MS ONC ndash Ret
Grandpa ldquoThere are too many terminally serious people these days They donrsquot know how to laugh at themselves Life is a lot easier if you can learn to laugh at yourself Grandson But I canrsquot think of anything Irsquove done to laugh about Grandpa Well son that just means yoursquore not doing enough stupid thingsrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 11182009) Nurse ldquoYou said that lsquoYoursquove got a surprise for mersquo Patient Shaking head lsquoYoursquove got something in my eyerdquo Girlfriends talking rdquoI guess you could call it ironicWhatrsquos that I spent last night crying at my laugh linesrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 61010) ldquoBoy Shoe used some pretty cranky works in his editorial today I know He has Irritable Vowel Syndromerdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 12108)
ldquoSigh I wish I knew then what I know now Sigh I wish I knew now what I knew thenrdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 6110) ldquoSometimes I think Irsquod like to live to be a hundred And then I think no maybe itrsquod be better to check out while Irsquom still not a burden to anyone and then I think heck Irsquove always been a burden to someone so why should I stop now And then I think why isnrsquot dinner ready yetrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 92717) New arrival in heaven talking to St Peter ldquoCan I at least answer the emails that came in before people found out I was deadrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 3211) ldquoLife and Death in the 24-hour news cycle era tombstonerdquoRIP Followed the golden rule obeyed the laws never even a hint of a scandal and no one remembers her namerdquo (ldquoNon Sequiturrdquo cartoon Wiley 4211)
Humor In Your EyeldquoMy ancestors were huntergatherers Irsquom more of a surferordererrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 10217) Man shouting to elderly neighbor woman peeking over their shared fence ldquoMrs Krassner stop leaving Mr Krassner on our stepsrdquo a sign is pinned on him that says ldquoPlease take care ofrdquo (ldquoSpeedbumprdquo cartoon Coverly 43017) Children leaving bible class rdquoWe learned the fourth commandment lsquoHumor thy father and thy motherrdquo (ldquoFamily Circusrdquo cartoon Bill Keane Inc 122711) Email InsightsA first-grade school teacher presented each child in her classroom the first half of a well-known proverb You can review the endings
Strike while the bug is close
Itrsquos always darkest before Daylight Savings Time
Donrsquot bite the hand that looks dirty
Love all trust me
An idle mind is the best way to relax
Happy the bride who gets all the presents
Laugh and the whole world laughs with you cry and you have to
blow your nose
If at first you donrsquot succeed get new batteries
Better late than pregnant
You get out of something only what you see in the picture
on the box
When the blind lead the blind get out of the way
A bird in the hand is going to poop on you
As we Surfers know sometimes we have trouble with our computers Yesterday I had a problem so I called Georgie the 11 year old next door whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over Georgie clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem As he was walking away I called after him lsquoSo what was wrong He replied lsquoIt was an ID ten T errorrsquo I didnrsquot want to appear stupid but nonetheless inquired lsquoAn ID ten T error Whatrsquos that In case I need to fix it againrsquo Georgie grinned lsquoHavenrsquot you ever heard of an ID ten T error before lsquoNorsquo I replied lsquoWrite it downrsquo he said lsquoand I think yoursquoll figure it outrsquo So I wrote down ID10T I used to like Georgie A husband and wife had a tiff The wife called up her mom and said ldquoHe fought with me again I am coming to live with yourdquo Mom said ldquoNo darling he must pay for his mistake I am coming to live with yourdquo
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December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 15
Thanks Mr GoffAmy Richards is an Assistant Professor at
Rogers State University She is now a candidate for her PhD in Nursing Research and Education at Oklahoma City University_____________________________________________
When I was in the fifth grade I was taught geography by a stately man named Mr Goff His class wasnrsquot that memorable except for a coloring activity in which we artistically crayoned the continents on a world map What made him memorable to me was the note he gave me to give to my parents
This unexpected note-giving caught me off guard I was a good student who minded my manners raised my hand to speak and turned my work in on time But Mr Goff noticed something in me and wanted to share that something with my parents The envelope he gave to my parents was a thank you note He thanked my Mom and Dad for teaching me manners respect for authority and kindness to classmates I still have the note in my scrapbook forty years later I cherish it
As a nursing educator Irsquod like to take the opportunity to thank my nursing students and the parents who raised them I want to thank the students for being respectful to me even when they donrsquot agree with me I want to thank the students who take the initiative to help a classmate whorsquos struggling and asks nothing in return I appreciate those who take a chance to ask a question in front of 80 other students in class to ensure they understood the directions correctly Thank you students for positive comments such as ldquonice lecture Mrs Richardsrdquo I smile when you pop into my office just to grab a piece of candy and tell me that my chocolate saves lives
I donrsquot have time for eye-rolling nonsensical arguing and having to defend why I added a dosage calculation question to your theory test unannounced Itrsquos not my job to teach you basic manners respect and self-control That was your parentrsquos job and now itrsquos your own choice
So when you patiently wait your turn to speak hold open the door for me when my hands are full or laugh at my old corny jokes thank you And thank you to the parents that raised you_____________________________________________
Marla Peixotto-Smith MSN PhD CNE invites you to contribute to the ldquoEducators Cornerrdquo Please share your lived experiences to marlasmithrsuedu In the near future abstracts with hyperlinks can be sent to share with the educational community
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We also had experienced other successes such as passage of HB 1013 the APRN FPA legislation in the House of Representatives by a wide margin Legislators heard nursesrsquo voices and responded The Senate committee didnrsquot hear it but it is still alive Our legislative authors are making plans to move it forward in the coming legislative session Another area of success was in the area of insurance
ONA partnered with other health care providers to form the Health Care Coverage Coalition This group was comprised of organizations such as Leading Age the Hospital Association Academy of Family Physicians Alzheimerrsquos Association Womenrsquos Coalition and the Osteopathic Association Our common theme solely rested on ensuring Oklahomanrsquos had access to health care insurance coverage that provided coverage
ONA has had a fantastic year this year when it comes to Advocacy
Last year during our convention we discussed advocacy and ways that nurses could be involved in advocacy issues at the local state and national level It is quite exciting to me that you took this message and made it a reality by putting into action As a result we increased the number of nurses participating in our Nurse of the Day program by 47 providing us with nurses at the Capitol almost everyday last session
CEO REPORT
Jane Nelson
for all the services currently existing in Oklahoma Statute Many of these services are ones that ONA has advocated for over the years including immunizations mammograms well-baby well-women well-men check ups and many more Legislators heard the coalition and its members concerning these issues forcing the bill authors to listen As a result Rep Lewis Moore worked with us to change SB 478 to a piece of legislation we could support and quite frankly he was proud to co-author The Senate author Bill Brown was also supportive Without nursersquos voices plus the voices of our coalition members we would not have been able to affect this kind of change This work on insurance reminded Legislators that ONA has a broader focus than just scope of practice that ONA is concerned about the health of Oklahomans
We also need to remember that working with Legislators is a relationship business All that we have is our reputation and if we damage it we damage our message Just because a legislator doesnrsquot support us on one issue doesnrsquot mean that they are bad Chances are we need them on other issues ndash and may become the champion Our experience on SB 478 illustrates this very well and the importance of open and non-adversial communication Something we encouraged nurses to use in the workplace
It is imperative that we have positive relationships with all legislators Many times they donrsquot understand the issue By calmly and kindly explaining the issue you may be able change their position It is also important to understand ldquoWhyrdquo they donrsquot agree with you ndash knowing and understanding their position is important
We canrsquot afford to vilify them when we donrsquot agree on specific issues So as you consider what lies before ONA in the 2018 session letrsquos remember that we need to be able to work with all Legislators
It will take all of us working together with one voice to obtain full practice authority plus the other issues that are important to us such as funding and access We must keep the pressure up at the State Capitol legislators need to continue to hear your voices and see your presence at the Capitol It is imperative that we have every Nurse of the Day slot filled in 2018 and we need you to attend Nurses Day at the Capitol
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The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 20184
Itrsquos crucial to help adolescents start the New Year as healthy as possible by seeing that theyrsquore up to date on their vaccinations As you know the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends teens receive at least four vaccines including quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) tetanus diphtheria and pertussis vaccine (Tdap) and influenza (flu) vaccine123
Despite these recommendations Oklahoma immunization rates are dismally low with rates for three of four vaccines falling below the national averages1 This means thousands of our teens are under-protected from serious infectious disease including meningococcal meningitis Though uncommon it is potentially deadly and can take a life in as little as 24 hours4 Itrsquos also a disease for which teens are at increased risk likely due to everyday behaviors like sharing water bottles and kissing56
Adolescents need two doses of MenACWY to help protect them during the years they are at increased risk According to the CDC in 2016 just 74 of adolescents in Oklahoma received at least one of the two CDC-recommended doses Given the national second-dose rate (39) itrsquos safe to deduce most of our statersquos teens are under-protected1 Oklahoma is ranked the 16h lowest out of all US statesjurisdictions for MenACWY vaccination coverage7
All HCPs Play an Important RoleA 2014 study published in The Journal of
the Oklahoma State Medical Association found that MenACWY and Tdap vaccination rates in Oklahoma were consistently lower than national estimates8 Interestingly the study uncovered health care providers (HCPs) in Oklahoma are less likely to recommend adolescent vaccines compared to HCPs in the rest of the US (based on a state-wide household survey)8 The authors concluded HCPs can help improve vaccination rates by giving strong recommendations and encouraging staff in the entire practice not just clinicians be trained to communicate the benefits of vaccination8
How Nurses Can Help Boost Teen Vaccination Rates
Nurses can play a pivotal role in helping
increase state vaccination rates especially by taking the following actions
bull Use every patient interaction ndash not just wellness visits ndash as an opportunity to make clear vaccination recommendations andor administer vaccines
bull Stay up-to-date on the latest Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule from the CDC (the schedule now has an added 16-year-old immunization visit highlighting this as a crucial age for vaccination to HCPs and parents)
bull Present Tdap MenACWY and HPV as a standard ldquobundlerdquo of adolescent immunizations
bull Ask medical assistants to check the immunization registry at every visit to help determine the patientrsquos immunization status for recommended vaccines
bull When possible administer vaccines early in the visit
bull Keep updated provider-level ldquoreport cardsrdquo with adolescent patient vaccination rates to look for areas of improvement
bull Lead vaccination campaigns at school-based health centers
bull Be prepared to listen to patient questions about vaccine safety and address concerns
bull Reference the ldquoGuide to Community Preventative Services (The Community Guide)rdquo a resource for scientific evidence-based recommendations and strategies that work to improve adolescent coverage rates9
Lastly the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (AAFP Foundation) launched Highlight on VACCINATIONS 4 TEENS to address under-vaccination and provide HCPs with tools to conduct these important conversations with patients Available resources include videos reminder emails letters text messages and postcards website and social media posts in-office vaccination reminder posters and personal testimonials from individuals impacted by vaccine-preventable diseases Our statersquos AAFP Chapter also launched the program to its members You can learn more and find the materials here wwwaafpfoundationorgvaccinations4teens
By combining these steps and tools nurses can play an integral role in boosting teen vaccination rates Thank you for all that you do each and every
day
Steven Crawford MD FAAFP is the Chair of Family Medicine in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at OU College of Medicine
References1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(2017) National Regional State and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13ndash17 Years mdash United States 2016 Retrieved from httpswwwcdcgovmmwrvolumes66wrmm6633a2htms_cid=mm6633a2_w Accessed September 12 2017
2 United States Census Bureau (2013) Age and Sex Composition in the United States Retrieved from httpswwwcensusgovtopicspopulationage-and-sexhtml Accessed April 4 2017
3 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015) Flu Vaccination Coverage United States 2015-16 Influenza Season Retrieved from httpwwwcdcgovfluf luvaxviewcoverage-1516estimateshtm Accessed May 10 2017
4 World Health Organization (2015 February) Meningococcal Meningitis Retrieved from httpwwwwhointmediacentrefactsheetsfs141en Accessed May 30 2017
5 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016 April 18) Meningococcal Vaccines for Preteens Teens Retrieved from httpswwwcdcgovfeaturesmeningococcal Accessed May 10 2017
6 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2012 March 15) Meningococcal Disease About Causes and Transmission Retrieved from httpwwwcdcgovmeningococcalabout causes-transmissionhtml Accessed May 30 2017
7 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017) TeenVaxView Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccination coverage among adolescents 13-17 years by State HHS Region and the United States National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS-Teen) 2016 Retrieved from httpswwwcdcgovvaccinesimz-managerscoverageteenvaxviewdata-reportsmenacwyreports2016html Accessed September 12 2017
8 Naifeh MM Roberts JR Margolis B et al (2014) Adolescent vaccination in Oklahoma a work in progress The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association 107(9-10) 510-516
9 Department of Health amp Human Services The Guide to Community Preventive Services Retrieved from httpswwwthecommunityguideorg Accessed April 4 2017
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 5
Jennifer OrsquoConnor MS RN CFCN CNEONA Region 2Mindy Thompson DNP RN ONA Region 3
You have that one friend the one who gets you into things That would be
Mindy You have that other friend the one who wants to write an article about it That would be Jennifer We all need friends like this
So we trekked to the capital for Nurse of the Day A minor adventure ensued one that opened our eyes and taught us to always wear comfortable shoes
Pro Tip 1 Know Before You Go
Register through the ONA website read all the info choose your day plan your stay
Plan for a good nightrsquos rest and a short low stress drive in the morning to ensure pictures with legislators will be free of dark circles under the eyes One thing we did not know is that legislators are at the capital all day Tuesdays and Wednesdays and frac12 days Mondays amp Thursdays The Thursday before Spring Break was probably not the best time to be underfoot
Pro Tip 2 Know Your Audience
Find out who your legislators are
Do you know your senator and representatives Even after checking the Oklahoma Legislature web site one of us (wersquore not telling who) had the wrong name Therersquos nothing like making a good first impression Unsurprisingly the staff nurse was an excellent resource After an introduction on the floor of the House and Senate we met our legislators had photo ops and received certificates suitable for framing A definite spirit of friendly competition exists between the House and Senate the Housersquos certificate is larger however the Senate provides better snacks So depending on your prioritieshellip
Pro Tip 3 Know the Issues
Watch your email for Legislative Alerts from ONA and find something you are passionate about to discuss with your legislator
While we reviewed the emailed Legislative Alerts from ONA but failed to check the legislative calendar so we were not knowledgeable about the bills discussed that day This trip was a toe-in-the-water experience we probably looked like a couple of wide-eyed kids (ldquoEveryone is so dressed uprdquo ldquoLook at those heels must be uncomfortablerdquo) Next time we will know the issues and speak with our legislators about them Our representatives want to hear from usmdashwe need to be sure we have something to say
Pro Tip 4 Know Yoursquore a Pro
Dress appropriately and use your best manners Remember you are a guest in the Legislature and represent the profession
Nurse of the Day is a wonderful opportunity to share educated and substantiated viewpoints in a professional manner We were sure to smile and speak politely to our legislators even when they held viewpoints vastly different from our own When you go remember you are representing all of us so we are counting on you to make a good impression No pressureAfter locating the awesome Nurse of the Day parking space we realized we should have worn lab coats Now surely this information was provided to us but in our excitement to witness the democratic process first-hand we just overlooked it So now YOU know Wear a white lab coat And you donrsquot want those fancy dressed legislators to make you look bad so dress well You know what they say When in Romehellip After your life-changing experience at the Capital be sure to send a thank you note to your representatives One of us may or may not have done this (again no names) However learn from our mistakes We are better together
Pro Tip 5 Know your Self (Care)
Take time to have some fun and always wear comfortable shoes
When you choose fancy shoes to match your professional attire make sure they are comfortable You will be walking so remember Maslow and care for your physiological foundation Take some pictures ndash the capital building has beautiful marble impressive art and stunning architecture (even when under construction) Pick up a new purse at the gift shop Go to Muttrsquos Hot Dogs for lunch ndash it is excellent if not healthy
Pro Tip 6 Know how to try something new
Just go If we can do it so can you
You Have Questions We Have Answers
Where do I starthttpwwwoklahomanursesorgMain-Menu-CategoryEventsNurse-of-the-DayEverything you need to know
Who are my legislators anyway
httpwwwoklegislaturegovFindMyLegislatureaspx Scroll down our US congresspersons are listed first
Where could I stay the night
Colcord Hotel Aloft Sheraton Hampton Inn amp Ramada are all near downtown
What do I talk to them about
Watch for emails from ONA (Legislative Alerts) check the calendars for the State House and Senate at httpwwwoklegislaturegovindexaspx contact our lobbyist Vicki White-Rankin
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The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 20186
This yearrsquos Convention Dawn of a New Era in Health Care focused on the evolving face of health care and its impact on nurses and nursing Discussions included emerging programs and trends that are in development at the state and federal level Sessions highlighted the power nurses have on state and local policymakers
Save the date for the 2018 Convention
at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa OK on October 24th amp 25th
ONA Election Results ndash Welcome Re-elected and
Newly Elected Board Members
Elected ONA Officers Vice President Elizabeth Diener PhD RN CNE Political Activities Director Megan Jester MS RN Practice Director Amy Richards MSN BSN RN and Emerging Nurse Director Jennifer Booms RN
New Nominating Committee Members
include Marla Smith PhD MSN RN (Chair 2019) Michele Bradshaw RN and Carol Robison RN
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 109TH ANNUAL ONA CONVENTION
From L to R ndash Top Row ndash Amy Richards Shelly Wells Brandi Payton Lynette Gunn Viki Saidleman Angela Martindale Lucas Richardson-Walker Second row ndash
Donna Fesler Elizabeth Diener Jennifer Booms Karen Taylor Megan Jester and Joyce Van Nostrand
(not pictured Amy Hutchens and Polly Shoemake)
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December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 9
2017 AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Oklahoma Nurses Association has three recipients for the 2017 Excellence in Nursing Award This award honors an ONA member who has developed an innovative unique and creative approach utilizing nursing theory and knowledgeskills in any practice setting administration education andor direct patient care These individuals are recognized by peers as role models of consistently high quality in their nursing practice and as one who enhances the image of professional nursing by creating an environment promoting professional autonomy and control over nursing practice
Brenda Nance DNP RN CNE ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
The first recipient is Brenda Nance DNP RN CNE She is an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing She is viewed as a leader in developing innovative learning activities participating in developing academic initiatives and her ability to collaborate with faculty and nurse leaders She has served as a leader in organizations such as the Oklahoma Nurses Association Oklahoma Student Nurse Association and the National Student Nurse Association
bull Worked with a team of nurse leaders at Saint Francis Hospital on its Nurse Residency Program implemented in 2016
bull Assisted in the development of several innovative initiatives including a multi-
course simulation to infuse concepts across courses
bull Introduced the concept of gender-neutral communication and each student experienced a simulation with a standardized patient
bull Served as one of the nursing leads in two interprofessional simulationso child abuse and domestic violence
ando Adverse Childhood Experiences
Carol Rogers PhD RN PHCNS-BC ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
Dr Carol Rogers has been honored with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Excellence in Nursing Award for her creative methods of teaching research and Evidence Based Practice
(EBP) She is an Assistant Professor of Nursing in the undergraduate nursing program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Centerrsquos College of Nursing (OU CON)
bull Passion for improving the health of older adults so they can age in place
bull Serves as an Evidence Based Practice mentor leading nursing students in their senior year to develop and present an evidence based practice poster project at a local conference
bull She shares her knowledge Evidence Based Practice by teaching a monthly Evidence Based Practice Workshop at the Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital
Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
Award Recipients continued on page 10
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The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201810
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC System Administrative Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development with INTEGRIS Health with the Excellence in Nursing Award for her impact on nursing excellence at INTEGRIS Health and across the state by increasing patient safety increasing nurse retention providing nurses avenues to practice to their highest capacity recognizing the nurses worth gaining efficiencies of practice and collaborating with academic partners throughout the state
bull Played a large role in Integris Baptist Medical Center achieving Magnet designation and re-designation
bull Supported Integris Canadian Valley Hospital Integris Health Edmond and Integris Southwest Medical Center in achieving the Pathway to Excellence designation
bull Created a system wide EPIC Electronic Health Record training model that increased training efficiency and adoption throughout the INTEGRIS system
bull Created and promoted Clinical Emergency Simulations to increase the bedside nursesrsquo awareness and response for a patient experiencing deterioration
bull Supports and improves the Nursing Recruitment and Retention Programs that engage and retain current nurses and recruit newly licensed and seasoned nurses to INTEGRIS o a nurse resident preceptor model
which allowed INTEGRIS to hire 51 more nurse residents and decreased turnover by 40 in newly licensed nurses who participated as a student
o retention programs have increased the number of national certified nurses by over 100 and BSN percentages by over 15 across the INTEGRIS system
o Advocated for and received salary increases up to 7 for bedside nurses based on the degree held and years of experience
Mary Holter DNP APRN CPNP ndash Nursing Impact on Public Policy
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Mary Holter DMP APRN CPNP Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Fran amp Earl Ziegler College of Nursing with the Nursing Impact on Public Policy Award This award honors the nurse whose activities are above and beyond those of the general nursing community to further the political presence of nursing andor to accomplish positive public policy for the nursing profession
Early on Mary was instrumental in efforts to obtain prescriptive authority for nurse practitioners in the state of Oklahoma
She continues to demonstrate political activism through her engagement in the Oklahoma Nurses Association APRN Practice Group as a speaker on The Future of Nursing Initiatives and through teaching a doctoral level course at the College of Nursing on Health Policy Global to Local
bull Member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Associates task force that focused on the development of prescriptive authority for pediatric nurse practitioners
bull Founder of the Association of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners (OANP)
bull Attended meetings of the Oklahoma Health Care Improvement Plan and the Oklahoma State Innovation Model representing APRNs
bull Convener of the APRN Work Group and ONFIRE bringing together representatives
APRN organizations in order to work together for Full Practice Authority for advanced practice nurses
Su An Arnn Phipps PhD RN ndash Nursing Research Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Su An Arnn Phipps with the Nursing Research Award This award honors a nurse who has made a significant impact on nursing practice through the use of research as a basis for practice innovation Significant impact on nursing practice means that the nurse has contributed to the creation of new nursing knowledge through research findings and has improved or created a plan for improving clinical nursing practice andor patient outcomes in response to the findings
In addition to multiple awards for educational and research excellence she is most known for the development and direction of the Healthy Women Health Futures (HWHF) program which is the direct result of research and evidence based practice This groundbreaking program addresses the significant need in Tulsa County to impact the health of women and families It is for non-pregnant women of childbearing age who have children enrolled at participating Early Childhood Education Centers
bull Women residing in Tulsa County are at higher risk of experiencing a stillbirth or fetal loss premature birth andor death of their child before one year of age than most other women in Oklahoma or the nation
bull It offers women who are able to have children health education provided by RNs and low or no cost medical emotional vision and dental services through community partners
Award Recipients continued from page 9
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 11
bull Honored with The Women of the Year Pinnacle Award given in partnership between the YWCA and the Mayorrsquos Commission on the Status of Women
Although recently retired from her educational role she continues as Program Director for this transformative program and is well respected as an advocate for womenrsquos issues
Nightingale Award of Excellence
This award recognizes an ONA member who during her career has demonstrated innovative strategies to fulfill job responsibilities in her professional role and within the community It recognizes a nurse that consistently surpasses expectations of a professional nurse thus enhancing the image of the nursing profession As well as someone who demonstrates sustained and substantial contribution to the Oklahoma Nurses Association and has served as a role model of consistent excellence in their area of practice This year ONA is honoring three ONA members with the Nightingale Award of Excellence
Christine Thoman MS RN CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Chris Thoman MS RN CNE in her work as Nursing Faculty with Tulsa Community College demonstrates innovative strategies surpasses expectations of a professional nurse demonstrates sustained and substantial contributions to ONA and serves as a role model of consistent excellence in her area of practice Chris has a long history of consistent excellence in practice and education being recognized for leadership in staff development committee contributions and strength in a
variety of clinical practice areas Over more than 30 years of practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator she has influenced thousands of nurses with her quiet behind the scenes actions to promote excellence though diligence attention to detail and kindness to anyone and everyone she encounters
Chris makes good suggestions to improve events newsletters awards and programs She is a team player never grabbing the limelight nor the credit In fact she is reticent to be acknowledged for her contributions Yet when one looks around at a finished product with pride and notices who assisted in the success Chris Thoman is part of the group
Diana Mashburn PhD RN-BC CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Diana Mashburn Assistant Professor at Northeastern State University is being recognized with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Nightingale Award of Excellence As a graduate of Northeastern State Universityrsquos BSN program she was able to transition her undergraduate experience to that of an instructor as she progressed in her own academic aspirations from BSN to MS to PhD She has given numerous presentations which exhibit her commitment to mentoring students professionals and lay people alike on the roles of the nurse and processes for self-care with emphasis on diabetes It is her love for the profession that has driven her to do that little extra to promote the health of the members of Cherokee Nation citizens of Muskogee and surrounding areas along within the State of Oklahoma This was also demonstrated in her dissertation research Self-efficacy Cherokee
Self-Reliance and Adherence to Recommended Self-Care among Cherokee Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Dr Mashburn is a sought after presenter and has shared her expertise at research and other nursing conferences throughout the United States
Her ability to actively participate in the transition of the nursing program at Northeastern State University from a brick and mortar (in person) nursing program to one that allows for total online didactic has facilitated working RNs to move to the next level in their professional development For Dr Mashburn professional development is more than the acquisition of academic degrees it also includes the active participation in the ANAONA These characteristics of professionalism are expressed to every student she teaches or mentors to promote networking both within nursing and in collaboration with other professions within the realm of health care
She believes that nurses must continue learning throughout their lifetime and not allow for stagnation of thought Her love for nursing has been demonstrated through her active service and leadership with the ANAONA in Region 3 and ONA committees She is actively involved in the NLNOLN and Sigma Theta Tau International Zeta Delta Chapter-At-Large
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC is being awarded the Nightingale Award of Excellence by the Oklahoma Nurses
Award Recipients continued on page 12
Connors State College is seeking qualified applicants for the following position
Nursing Instructor Foundations Maladaptive States I amp II
Responsible for the assessment planning implementation (teaching) and evaluation of assigned
course(s) Supervise and evaluate performance of students and adjunct faculty Act as consultant for students in nursing program Advise pre-nursing
students Report to the Division Chair of Nursing and Allied Health
For complete details on job duties and how to apply visit wwwconnorsstateeduemployment
Submit a Connors State College Application cover letter college transcript and current resume via e-mail attachment to cschrconnorsstateeduFax transmittal at (918) 463-6355 or by mail to Human Resources Department Connors State
College 700 College Rd Warner OK 74469 Human Resources contact number 9184636334
Connors State College is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity E-Verify Employer
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201812
Association Karen has served the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma for the past eleven years with her service through the behavioral health department She began her nursing career in 1990 working as a psychiatric nurse at an inpatient facility for ten years She returned to school and obtained her BSN in 2004 In 2006 she earned her MSN and began practicing as a NP Karen has consistently provided excellent care to the mental health patients of the Choctaw Nation Health Services over the last 11 years She implemented the telemental health services at Choctaw Nation Health Service Authority which has allowed more patients to be reached by improving access to services in addition it has increased patient compliance with care
Karen is a lifelong learner and recently earned her DNP She now serves as a preceptor for other nurses earning their DNP Currently she is the president elect of the ONA and has maintained an active membership in the ONA over the years Karen is a member of the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority medical staff
Saint Francis Hospital South ndash Excellence in Workplace Environment
Saint Francis Hospital South is being recognized by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Excellence in the Workplace Environment Award This award is presented to organizations that have developed positive work environments These organizations must have developed an innovative and effective program approach or overall environment that promotes excellent nursing care
creating a positive environment for nurses to work and supports nurses in their practice
Saint Francis Hospital South has provided Excellence in the Workplace by its team focus on preserving the Catholic Heritage The hospital offers its nurses and healthcare workers the opportunity to serve the communities both outside and within the walls of the hospital by participating in food drives the American Heart Associationrsquos Heart Walk and activities such as an Angel Tree that provides Christmas for employees who need a little extra help during the holiday season
Saint Francis Hospital South is the only hospital in Tulsa who has received an A on its report card for four consecutive quarters by Leapfrog as a result of their publicly reported safety and quality measures In clinical quality Saint Francis Hospital South out-ranked the national median and exceeded the top 10th percentile in the nation in Patient Safety and by scoring 100 in clinical measures such as Heart Failure Pneumonia and Acute MI This excellence in safety and quality is a direct result of the commitment and efforts of the professional nurses at South
The team of nurses and healthcare workers at Saint Francis Hospital South is committed to assuring patients have an excellent experience during their stay by focusing on patient and caregiver engagement and communication In doing so the hospital exceeded the national median in 8 out of 10 dimensions of the patient satisfaction survey and received national recognition for patient experience in its Endoscopy Department Saint Francis Hospital South has achieved top performance in a number of nationally recognized rating systems only by first taking care of its nurses and the entire workforce and recognizing the unique talents that each employee brings to the team As a group effort the leaders both formal and informal work collaboratively to provide opportunities to learn and grow and to gain confidence and proficiency in critical skills As Servant Leaders the leadership team understands that it is a leadership duty to create a workplace environment where toxic emotional negativity is not tolerated and where individuals feel empowered to do their best
work South fosters a culture of ownership grounded in the collective observation of the vision values of Saint Francis Health System and by living the mission daily serving patients and taking care of each other
Dr Mark Brandenburg ndash Friend of Nursing Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association is recognizing Dr Mark Brandenburg with the Friend of Nursing Award This award is conferred on non-nurses who have rendered valuable assistance to the nursing profession Their contributions and assistance are of statewide significance to nursing
While at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Dr Brandenburg was Founding Director of the Oklahoma Institute for Disaster and Emergency Medicine and the Founding Residency Program Director for Oklahomarsquos only allopathic emergency medicine residency program Dr Brandenburg has authored over 25 peer-reviewed medical publications three textbook chapters and two infant and child injury prevention books He also has several teaching and research awards to include the OU College of Medicine Faculty Crimson Apple Award for Teaching Excellence and CT Thompson MD Award for Excellence in Trauma Care
Dr Mark Brandenburg has been a leading example of a mentor clinical trainer and friend in a workplace that is a leading environment for burnout employee turnover and provider grief With 25-years of experience in emergency medicine his clinical and emotional support in high-stress roles has been supportive to
Award Recipients continued from page 11
Earn Your BS or MS Degree in Nursing at the University of Central OklahomaPROGRAMS AVAILABLEbull Bachelor of Science Nursing
middot Traditionalmiddot Career Advancement RN to BS
bull Master of Science Nursingmiddot Education or Specialty Focus
bull Associates to Masters of Science
PERSONAL amp FLEXIBLEbull Small classesbull Personalized Degree
Completion Programs
AFFORDABLEbull Competitive Tuitionbull Financial Aid and Scholarships available
QUALITYbull Ranked in the Top 50 Nursing
Programs in the Nation by College Atlas
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 13
maintain his teams physical and emotional well beings Dr Brandenburg has fostered a nurse practitioner friendly workplace and community ensuring his team of physicians and nurse practitioners work hand-in-hand to provide patient-centered collaborative care
He has supported and trusted nurse practitioners working semi-autonomy in his emergency department His interest has gone above and beyond to be interested in research regarding nurse practitioners in rural medicine
For new graduate APRNs Dr Brandenburg provided an extensive orientation process in the emergency department and inpatient services with hands-on skills and soft-skills that will provide lifelong opportunities to allow nurse practitioners to continue to grow as professionals
He strives to promote advancing full practice authority for clinical nurse practitioners in Oklahoma and works to bridge any gaps in barriers between physicians and nurse practitioner relationships
Steve Drabek MD ndash Friend of Nursing
Dr Steven Drabek is being honored by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Friend of Nursing Award Dr Drabek understands the role of an Advanced Practice Nurse and has always been willing to collaborate in a respectful manner He has a passion of caring for patients and putting the patient at the center of hisher
care While the current push for Full Practice Authority has resulted in a few physicians working directly against our cause Dr Drabek accompanied APRNs to the Capitol to speak to legislators in support of our practice He also wrote a letter to the editor in support of full practice authority for APRNs He is truly a friend to all nurses
Dr Drabek is a great compassionate human being and a very dedicated physician He has received a number of awards and recognition including Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants ndash Physician of the Year Award Outstanding Physician Preceptor at the OU Health Science Center and awarded Humanitarian of the year by his community Chamber of Commerce He has clearly dedicated his life to the health care for the citizens of Oklahoma
Connect with us
In preparation for our 2018 expansion Texoma Medical Center is seeking compassionate nurses to join our dynamic team
Please plan to attend our NURSING INTERVIEW FAIR
Tuesday November 28th800 am - 1200 pm and 100 pm - 500 pm
Conference Rooms 1 amp 2 at 5016 South US Hwy 75 Denison TXPlease contact Wendy Chidester at wchidesterthcsorg or 903-416-4050
SeasonalTemporary assignments available starting at $5000hr
Starting December 6th Walk-in-Wednesdays ndash Onsite interviews available 9am ndash 2pm the first Wednesday of every month RNs bull CNAs bull NAs bull PCTs bull MHTs bull all Allied Health positions
ldquoThe best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of othersrdquo -Mahatma Gandhi
wwwtexomamedicalcenternetPawhuska Hospital Inc is a Critical Access Hospital licensed for 25 beds
Our services include
bull 247 ER Lab Radiologybull Observation AcuteSwingbull Respiratory TherapyPulmonary Therapybull 247 Providers on site
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Pawhuska Hospital Inc is currently looking for qualified and experienced Registered Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses Nurse Aides and Respiratory Therapist
We offer very competitive pay and benefits Benefits include Medical Insurance Dental Vision Life Insurance and 403b Retirement Plan
For inquiries for employment please contact Bradley Fox at bfoxpawhuskahospitalcom or apply online at wwwpawhuskahospitalcomemployment
W W W P A W H U S K A H O S P I T A L C O M
Holiday Greetings from the Board amp Staff of the Oklahoma Nurses Association
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201814
Diane Sears RN MS ONC ndash Ret
Grandpa ldquoThere are too many terminally serious people these days They donrsquot know how to laugh at themselves Life is a lot easier if you can learn to laugh at yourself Grandson But I canrsquot think of anything Irsquove done to laugh about Grandpa Well son that just means yoursquore not doing enough stupid thingsrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 11182009) Nurse ldquoYou said that lsquoYoursquove got a surprise for mersquo Patient Shaking head lsquoYoursquove got something in my eyerdquo Girlfriends talking rdquoI guess you could call it ironicWhatrsquos that I spent last night crying at my laugh linesrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 61010) ldquoBoy Shoe used some pretty cranky works in his editorial today I know He has Irritable Vowel Syndromerdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 12108)
ldquoSigh I wish I knew then what I know now Sigh I wish I knew now what I knew thenrdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 6110) ldquoSometimes I think Irsquod like to live to be a hundred And then I think no maybe itrsquod be better to check out while Irsquom still not a burden to anyone and then I think heck Irsquove always been a burden to someone so why should I stop now And then I think why isnrsquot dinner ready yetrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 92717) New arrival in heaven talking to St Peter ldquoCan I at least answer the emails that came in before people found out I was deadrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 3211) ldquoLife and Death in the 24-hour news cycle era tombstonerdquoRIP Followed the golden rule obeyed the laws never even a hint of a scandal and no one remembers her namerdquo (ldquoNon Sequiturrdquo cartoon Wiley 4211)
Humor In Your EyeldquoMy ancestors were huntergatherers Irsquom more of a surferordererrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 10217) Man shouting to elderly neighbor woman peeking over their shared fence ldquoMrs Krassner stop leaving Mr Krassner on our stepsrdquo a sign is pinned on him that says ldquoPlease take care ofrdquo (ldquoSpeedbumprdquo cartoon Coverly 43017) Children leaving bible class rdquoWe learned the fourth commandment lsquoHumor thy father and thy motherrdquo (ldquoFamily Circusrdquo cartoon Bill Keane Inc 122711) Email InsightsA first-grade school teacher presented each child in her classroom the first half of a well-known proverb You can review the endings
Strike while the bug is close
Itrsquos always darkest before Daylight Savings Time
Donrsquot bite the hand that looks dirty
Love all trust me
An idle mind is the best way to relax
Happy the bride who gets all the presents
Laugh and the whole world laughs with you cry and you have to
blow your nose
If at first you donrsquot succeed get new batteries
Better late than pregnant
You get out of something only what you see in the picture
on the box
When the blind lead the blind get out of the way
A bird in the hand is going to poop on you
As we Surfers know sometimes we have trouble with our computers Yesterday I had a problem so I called Georgie the 11 year old next door whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over Georgie clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem As he was walking away I called after him lsquoSo what was wrong He replied lsquoIt was an ID ten T errorrsquo I didnrsquot want to appear stupid but nonetheless inquired lsquoAn ID ten T error Whatrsquos that In case I need to fix it againrsquo Georgie grinned lsquoHavenrsquot you ever heard of an ID ten T error before lsquoNorsquo I replied lsquoWrite it downrsquo he said lsquoand I think yoursquoll figure it outrsquo So I wrote down ID10T I used to like Georgie A husband and wife had a tiff The wife called up her mom and said ldquoHe fought with me again I am coming to live with yourdquo Mom said ldquoNo darling he must pay for his mistake I am coming to live with yourdquo
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Benefits include 401K medical dental optical annual amp sick leave 12 paid holidays Sign on and Referral Bonuses ($1000 RN $600 LPN)
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SMBHS offers a complete benefits package for full-time staff including medical dental vision 401k and PTO
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$6k Sign-On Bonus for FT RNs
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 15
Thanks Mr GoffAmy Richards is an Assistant Professor at
Rogers State University She is now a candidate for her PhD in Nursing Research and Education at Oklahoma City University_____________________________________________
When I was in the fifth grade I was taught geography by a stately man named Mr Goff His class wasnrsquot that memorable except for a coloring activity in which we artistically crayoned the continents on a world map What made him memorable to me was the note he gave me to give to my parents
This unexpected note-giving caught me off guard I was a good student who minded my manners raised my hand to speak and turned my work in on time But Mr Goff noticed something in me and wanted to share that something with my parents The envelope he gave to my parents was a thank you note He thanked my Mom and Dad for teaching me manners respect for authority and kindness to classmates I still have the note in my scrapbook forty years later I cherish it
As a nursing educator Irsquod like to take the opportunity to thank my nursing students and the parents who raised them I want to thank the students for being respectful to me even when they donrsquot agree with me I want to thank the students who take the initiative to help a classmate whorsquos struggling and asks nothing in return I appreciate those who take a chance to ask a question in front of 80 other students in class to ensure they understood the directions correctly Thank you students for positive comments such as ldquonice lecture Mrs Richardsrdquo I smile when you pop into my office just to grab a piece of candy and tell me that my chocolate saves lives
I donrsquot have time for eye-rolling nonsensical arguing and having to defend why I added a dosage calculation question to your theory test unannounced Itrsquos not my job to teach you basic manners respect and self-control That was your parentrsquos job and now itrsquos your own choice
So when you patiently wait your turn to speak hold open the door for me when my hands are full or laugh at my old corny jokes thank you And thank you to the parents that raised you_____________________________________________
Marla Peixotto-Smith MSN PhD CNE invites you to contribute to the ldquoEducators Cornerrdquo Please share your lived experiences to marlasmithrsuedu In the near future abstracts with hyperlinks can be sent to share with the educational community
Itrsquos crucial to help adolescents start the New Year as healthy as possible by seeing that theyrsquore up to date on their vaccinations As you know the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends teens receive at least four vaccines including quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) tetanus diphtheria and pertussis vaccine (Tdap) and influenza (flu) vaccine123
Despite these recommendations Oklahoma immunization rates are dismally low with rates for three of four vaccines falling below the national averages1 This means thousands of our teens are under-protected from serious infectious disease including meningococcal meningitis Though uncommon it is potentially deadly and can take a life in as little as 24 hours4 Itrsquos also a disease for which teens are at increased risk likely due to everyday behaviors like sharing water bottles and kissing56
Adolescents need two doses of MenACWY to help protect them during the years they are at increased risk According to the CDC in 2016 just 74 of adolescents in Oklahoma received at least one of the two CDC-recommended doses Given the national second-dose rate (39) itrsquos safe to deduce most of our statersquos teens are under-protected1 Oklahoma is ranked the 16h lowest out of all US statesjurisdictions for MenACWY vaccination coverage7
All HCPs Play an Important RoleA 2014 study published in The Journal of
the Oklahoma State Medical Association found that MenACWY and Tdap vaccination rates in Oklahoma were consistently lower than national estimates8 Interestingly the study uncovered health care providers (HCPs) in Oklahoma are less likely to recommend adolescent vaccines compared to HCPs in the rest of the US (based on a state-wide household survey)8 The authors concluded HCPs can help improve vaccination rates by giving strong recommendations and encouraging staff in the entire practice not just clinicians be trained to communicate the benefits of vaccination8
How Nurses Can Help Boost Teen Vaccination Rates
Nurses can play a pivotal role in helping
increase state vaccination rates especially by taking the following actions
bull Use every patient interaction ndash not just wellness visits ndash as an opportunity to make clear vaccination recommendations andor administer vaccines
bull Stay up-to-date on the latest Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule from the CDC (the schedule now has an added 16-year-old immunization visit highlighting this as a crucial age for vaccination to HCPs and parents)
bull Present Tdap MenACWY and HPV as a standard ldquobundlerdquo of adolescent immunizations
bull Ask medical assistants to check the immunization registry at every visit to help determine the patientrsquos immunization status for recommended vaccines
bull When possible administer vaccines early in the visit
bull Keep updated provider-level ldquoreport cardsrdquo with adolescent patient vaccination rates to look for areas of improvement
bull Lead vaccination campaigns at school-based health centers
bull Be prepared to listen to patient questions about vaccine safety and address concerns
bull Reference the ldquoGuide to Community Preventative Services (The Community Guide)rdquo a resource for scientific evidence-based recommendations and strategies that work to improve adolescent coverage rates9
Lastly the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (AAFP Foundation) launched Highlight on VACCINATIONS 4 TEENS to address under-vaccination and provide HCPs with tools to conduct these important conversations with patients Available resources include videos reminder emails letters text messages and postcards website and social media posts in-office vaccination reminder posters and personal testimonials from individuals impacted by vaccine-preventable diseases Our statersquos AAFP Chapter also launched the program to its members You can learn more and find the materials here wwwaafpfoundationorgvaccinations4teens
By combining these steps and tools nurses can play an integral role in boosting teen vaccination rates Thank you for all that you do each and every
day
Steven Crawford MD FAAFP is the Chair of Family Medicine in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at OU College of Medicine
References1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(2017) National Regional State and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13ndash17 Years mdash United States 2016 Retrieved from httpswwwcdcgovmmwrvolumes66wrmm6633a2htms_cid=mm6633a2_w Accessed September 12 2017
2 United States Census Bureau (2013) Age and Sex Composition in the United States Retrieved from httpswwwcensusgovtopicspopulationage-and-sexhtml Accessed April 4 2017
3 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015) Flu Vaccination Coverage United States 2015-16 Influenza Season Retrieved from httpwwwcdcgovfluf luvaxviewcoverage-1516estimateshtm Accessed May 10 2017
4 World Health Organization (2015 February) Meningococcal Meningitis Retrieved from httpwwwwhointmediacentrefactsheetsfs141en Accessed May 30 2017
5 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016 April 18) Meningococcal Vaccines for Preteens Teens Retrieved from httpswwwcdcgovfeaturesmeningococcal Accessed May 10 2017
6 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2012 March 15) Meningococcal Disease About Causes and Transmission Retrieved from httpwwwcdcgovmeningococcalabout causes-transmissionhtml Accessed May 30 2017
7 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017) TeenVaxView Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccination coverage among adolescents 13-17 years by State HHS Region and the United States National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS-Teen) 2016 Retrieved from httpswwwcdcgovvaccinesimz-managerscoverageteenvaxviewdata-reportsmenacwyreports2016html Accessed September 12 2017
8 Naifeh MM Roberts JR Margolis B et al (2014) Adolescent vaccination in Oklahoma a work in progress The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association 107(9-10) 510-516
9 Department of Health amp Human Services The Guide to Community Preventive Services Retrieved from httpswwwthecommunityguideorg Accessed April 4 2017
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 5
Jennifer OrsquoConnor MS RN CFCN CNEONA Region 2Mindy Thompson DNP RN ONA Region 3
You have that one friend the one who gets you into things That would be
Mindy You have that other friend the one who wants to write an article about it That would be Jennifer We all need friends like this
So we trekked to the capital for Nurse of the Day A minor adventure ensued one that opened our eyes and taught us to always wear comfortable shoes
Pro Tip 1 Know Before You Go
Register through the ONA website read all the info choose your day plan your stay
Plan for a good nightrsquos rest and a short low stress drive in the morning to ensure pictures with legislators will be free of dark circles under the eyes One thing we did not know is that legislators are at the capital all day Tuesdays and Wednesdays and frac12 days Mondays amp Thursdays The Thursday before Spring Break was probably not the best time to be underfoot
Pro Tip 2 Know Your Audience
Find out who your legislators are
Do you know your senator and representatives Even after checking the Oklahoma Legislature web site one of us (wersquore not telling who) had the wrong name Therersquos nothing like making a good first impression Unsurprisingly the staff nurse was an excellent resource After an introduction on the floor of the House and Senate we met our legislators had photo ops and received certificates suitable for framing A definite spirit of friendly competition exists between the House and Senate the Housersquos certificate is larger however the Senate provides better snacks So depending on your prioritieshellip
Pro Tip 3 Know the Issues
Watch your email for Legislative Alerts from ONA and find something you are passionate about to discuss with your legislator
While we reviewed the emailed Legislative Alerts from ONA but failed to check the legislative calendar so we were not knowledgeable about the bills discussed that day This trip was a toe-in-the-water experience we probably looked like a couple of wide-eyed kids (ldquoEveryone is so dressed uprdquo ldquoLook at those heels must be uncomfortablerdquo) Next time we will know the issues and speak with our legislators about them Our representatives want to hear from usmdashwe need to be sure we have something to say
Pro Tip 4 Know Yoursquore a Pro
Dress appropriately and use your best manners Remember you are a guest in the Legislature and represent the profession
Nurse of the Day is a wonderful opportunity to share educated and substantiated viewpoints in a professional manner We were sure to smile and speak politely to our legislators even when they held viewpoints vastly different from our own When you go remember you are representing all of us so we are counting on you to make a good impression No pressureAfter locating the awesome Nurse of the Day parking space we realized we should have worn lab coats Now surely this information was provided to us but in our excitement to witness the democratic process first-hand we just overlooked it So now YOU know Wear a white lab coat And you donrsquot want those fancy dressed legislators to make you look bad so dress well You know what they say When in Romehellip After your life-changing experience at the Capital be sure to send a thank you note to your representatives One of us may or may not have done this (again no names) However learn from our mistakes We are better together
Pro Tip 5 Know your Self (Care)
Take time to have some fun and always wear comfortable shoes
When you choose fancy shoes to match your professional attire make sure they are comfortable You will be walking so remember Maslow and care for your physiological foundation Take some pictures ndash the capital building has beautiful marble impressive art and stunning architecture (even when under construction) Pick up a new purse at the gift shop Go to Muttrsquos Hot Dogs for lunch ndash it is excellent if not healthy
Pro Tip 6 Know how to try something new
Just go If we can do it so can you
You Have Questions We Have Answers
Where do I starthttpwwwoklahomanursesorgMain-Menu-CategoryEventsNurse-of-the-DayEverything you need to know
Who are my legislators anyway
httpwwwoklegislaturegovFindMyLegislatureaspx Scroll down our US congresspersons are listed first
Where could I stay the night
Colcord Hotel Aloft Sheraton Hampton Inn amp Ramada are all near downtown
What do I talk to them about
Watch for emails from ONA (Legislative Alerts) check the calendars for the State House and Senate at httpwwwoklegislaturegovindexaspx contact our lobbyist Vicki White-Rankin
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The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 20186
This yearrsquos Convention Dawn of a New Era in Health Care focused on the evolving face of health care and its impact on nurses and nursing Discussions included emerging programs and trends that are in development at the state and federal level Sessions highlighted the power nurses have on state and local policymakers
Save the date for the 2018 Convention
at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa OK on October 24th amp 25th
ONA Election Results ndash Welcome Re-elected and
Newly Elected Board Members
Elected ONA Officers Vice President Elizabeth Diener PhD RN CNE Political Activities Director Megan Jester MS RN Practice Director Amy Richards MSN BSN RN and Emerging Nurse Director Jennifer Booms RN
New Nominating Committee Members
include Marla Smith PhD MSN RN (Chair 2019) Michele Bradshaw RN and Carol Robison RN
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 109TH ANNUAL ONA CONVENTION
From L to R ndash Top Row ndash Amy Richards Shelly Wells Brandi Payton Lynette Gunn Viki Saidleman Angela Martindale Lucas Richardson-Walker Second row ndash
Donna Fesler Elizabeth Diener Jennifer Booms Karen Taylor Megan Jester and Joyce Van Nostrand
(not pictured Amy Hutchens and Polly Shoemake)
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The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 20188
The Oklahoma Heart Hospital is physician owned and brings world-class medical expertise and compassion to every patient At OHH yoursquoll find a place and a team dedicated exclusively to preventing and treating cardiovascular disease
Oklahoma Heart Hospital founded in 2002 as the first all-digital hospital in the US totally dedicated to hearts Between our 2 campus locations OHH has a combined total of 147 licensed beds Winner of the Press Ganeyreg Award since 2006 and ranked in the top 1 percent nationally since 2003 for patient satisfaction
OHH offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
To apply visit our website wwwokheartcom EOEMFDV
Registered Nurses in Critical Care bull Surgery bull Emergency Department bull Clinic
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December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 9
2017 AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Oklahoma Nurses Association has three recipients for the 2017 Excellence in Nursing Award This award honors an ONA member who has developed an innovative unique and creative approach utilizing nursing theory and knowledgeskills in any practice setting administration education andor direct patient care These individuals are recognized by peers as role models of consistently high quality in their nursing practice and as one who enhances the image of professional nursing by creating an environment promoting professional autonomy and control over nursing practice
Brenda Nance DNP RN CNE ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
The first recipient is Brenda Nance DNP RN CNE She is an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing She is viewed as a leader in developing innovative learning activities participating in developing academic initiatives and her ability to collaborate with faculty and nurse leaders She has served as a leader in organizations such as the Oklahoma Nurses Association Oklahoma Student Nurse Association and the National Student Nurse Association
bull Worked with a team of nurse leaders at Saint Francis Hospital on its Nurse Residency Program implemented in 2016
bull Assisted in the development of several innovative initiatives including a multi-
course simulation to infuse concepts across courses
bull Introduced the concept of gender-neutral communication and each student experienced a simulation with a standardized patient
bull Served as one of the nursing leads in two interprofessional simulationso child abuse and domestic violence
ando Adverse Childhood Experiences
Carol Rogers PhD RN PHCNS-BC ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
Dr Carol Rogers has been honored with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Excellence in Nursing Award for her creative methods of teaching research and Evidence Based Practice
(EBP) She is an Assistant Professor of Nursing in the undergraduate nursing program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Centerrsquos College of Nursing (OU CON)
bull Passion for improving the health of older adults so they can age in place
bull Serves as an Evidence Based Practice mentor leading nursing students in their senior year to develop and present an evidence based practice poster project at a local conference
bull She shares her knowledge Evidence Based Practice by teaching a monthly Evidence Based Practice Workshop at the Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital
Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
Award Recipients continued on page 10
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The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201810
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC System Administrative Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development with INTEGRIS Health with the Excellence in Nursing Award for her impact on nursing excellence at INTEGRIS Health and across the state by increasing patient safety increasing nurse retention providing nurses avenues to practice to their highest capacity recognizing the nurses worth gaining efficiencies of practice and collaborating with academic partners throughout the state
bull Played a large role in Integris Baptist Medical Center achieving Magnet designation and re-designation
bull Supported Integris Canadian Valley Hospital Integris Health Edmond and Integris Southwest Medical Center in achieving the Pathway to Excellence designation
bull Created a system wide EPIC Electronic Health Record training model that increased training efficiency and adoption throughout the INTEGRIS system
bull Created and promoted Clinical Emergency Simulations to increase the bedside nursesrsquo awareness and response for a patient experiencing deterioration
bull Supports and improves the Nursing Recruitment and Retention Programs that engage and retain current nurses and recruit newly licensed and seasoned nurses to INTEGRIS o a nurse resident preceptor model
which allowed INTEGRIS to hire 51 more nurse residents and decreased turnover by 40 in newly licensed nurses who participated as a student
o retention programs have increased the number of national certified nurses by over 100 and BSN percentages by over 15 across the INTEGRIS system
o Advocated for and received salary increases up to 7 for bedside nurses based on the degree held and years of experience
Mary Holter DNP APRN CPNP ndash Nursing Impact on Public Policy
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Mary Holter DMP APRN CPNP Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Fran amp Earl Ziegler College of Nursing with the Nursing Impact on Public Policy Award This award honors the nurse whose activities are above and beyond those of the general nursing community to further the political presence of nursing andor to accomplish positive public policy for the nursing profession
Early on Mary was instrumental in efforts to obtain prescriptive authority for nurse practitioners in the state of Oklahoma
She continues to demonstrate political activism through her engagement in the Oklahoma Nurses Association APRN Practice Group as a speaker on The Future of Nursing Initiatives and through teaching a doctoral level course at the College of Nursing on Health Policy Global to Local
bull Member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Associates task force that focused on the development of prescriptive authority for pediatric nurse practitioners
bull Founder of the Association of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners (OANP)
bull Attended meetings of the Oklahoma Health Care Improvement Plan and the Oklahoma State Innovation Model representing APRNs
bull Convener of the APRN Work Group and ONFIRE bringing together representatives
APRN organizations in order to work together for Full Practice Authority for advanced practice nurses
Su An Arnn Phipps PhD RN ndash Nursing Research Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Su An Arnn Phipps with the Nursing Research Award This award honors a nurse who has made a significant impact on nursing practice through the use of research as a basis for practice innovation Significant impact on nursing practice means that the nurse has contributed to the creation of new nursing knowledge through research findings and has improved or created a plan for improving clinical nursing practice andor patient outcomes in response to the findings
In addition to multiple awards for educational and research excellence she is most known for the development and direction of the Healthy Women Health Futures (HWHF) program which is the direct result of research and evidence based practice This groundbreaking program addresses the significant need in Tulsa County to impact the health of women and families It is for non-pregnant women of childbearing age who have children enrolled at participating Early Childhood Education Centers
bull Women residing in Tulsa County are at higher risk of experiencing a stillbirth or fetal loss premature birth andor death of their child before one year of age than most other women in Oklahoma or the nation
bull It offers women who are able to have children health education provided by RNs and low or no cost medical emotional vision and dental services through community partners
Award Recipients continued from page 9
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 11
bull Honored with The Women of the Year Pinnacle Award given in partnership between the YWCA and the Mayorrsquos Commission on the Status of Women
Although recently retired from her educational role she continues as Program Director for this transformative program and is well respected as an advocate for womenrsquos issues
Nightingale Award of Excellence
This award recognizes an ONA member who during her career has demonstrated innovative strategies to fulfill job responsibilities in her professional role and within the community It recognizes a nurse that consistently surpasses expectations of a professional nurse thus enhancing the image of the nursing profession As well as someone who demonstrates sustained and substantial contribution to the Oklahoma Nurses Association and has served as a role model of consistent excellence in their area of practice This year ONA is honoring three ONA members with the Nightingale Award of Excellence
Christine Thoman MS RN CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Chris Thoman MS RN CNE in her work as Nursing Faculty with Tulsa Community College demonstrates innovative strategies surpasses expectations of a professional nurse demonstrates sustained and substantial contributions to ONA and serves as a role model of consistent excellence in her area of practice Chris has a long history of consistent excellence in practice and education being recognized for leadership in staff development committee contributions and strength in a
variety of clinical practice areas Over more than 30 years of practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator she has influenced thousands of nurses with her quiet behind the scenes actions to promote excellence though diligence attention to detail and kindness to anyone and everyone she encounters
Chris makes good suggestions to improve events newsletters awards and programs She is a team player never grabbing the limelight nor the credit In fact she is reticent to be acknowledged for her contributions Yet when one looks around at a finished product with pride and notices who assisted in the success Chris Thoman is part of the group
Diana Mashburn PhD RN-BC CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Diana Mashburn Assistant Professor at Northeastern State University is being recognized with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Nightingale Award of Excellence As a graduate of Northeastern State Universityrsquos BSN program she was able to transition her undergraduate experience to that of an instructor as she progressed in her own academic aspirations from BSN to MS to PhD She has given numerous presentations which exhibit her commitment to mentoring students professionals and lay people alike on the roles of the nurse and processes for self-care with emphasis on diabetes It is her love for the profession that has driven her to do that little extra to promote the health of the members of Cherokee Nation citizens of Muskogee and surrounding areas along within the State of Oklahoma This was also demonstrated in her dissertation research Self-efficacy Cherokee
Self-Reliance and Adherence to Recommended Self-Care among Cherokee Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Dr Mashburn is a sought after presenter and has shared her expertise at research and other nursing conferences throughout the United States
Her ability to actively participate in the transition of the nursing program at Northeastern State University from a brick and mortar (in person) nursing program to one that allows for total online didactic has facilitated working RNs to move to the next level in their professional development For Dr Mashburn professional development is more than the acquisition of academic degrees it also includes the active participation in the ANAONA These characteristics of professionalism are expressed to every student she teaches or mentors to promote networking both within nursing and in collaboration with other professions within the realm of health care
She believes that nurses must continue learning throughout their lifetime and not allow for stagnation of thought Her love for nursing has been demonstrated through her active service and leadership with the ANAONA in Region 3 and ONA committees She is actively involved in the NLNOLN and Sigma Theta Tau International Zeta Delta Chapter-At-Large
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC is being awarded the Nightingale Award of Excellence by the Oklahoma Nurses
Award Recipients continued on page 12
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Nursing Instructor Foundations Maladaptive States I amp II
Responsible for the assessment planning implementation (teaching) and evaluation of assigned
course(s) Supervise and evaluate performance of students and adjunct faculty Act as consultant for students in nursing program Advise pre-nursing
students Report to the Division Chair of Nursing and Allied Health
For complete details on job duties and how to apply visit wwwconnorsstateeduemployment
Submit a Connors State College Application cover letter college transcript and current resume via e-mail attachment to cschrconnorsstateeduFax transmittal at (918) 463-6355 or by mail to Human Resources Department Connors State
College 700 College Rd Warner OK 74469 Human Resources contact number 9184636334
Connors State College is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity E-Verify Employer
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201812
Association Karen has served the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma for the past eleven years with her service through the behavioral health department She began her nursing career in 1990 working as a psychiatric nurse at an inpatient facility for ten years She returned to school and obtained her BSN in 2004 In 2006 she earned her MSN and began practicing as a NP Karen has consistently provided excellent care to the mental health patients of the Choctaw Nation Health Services over the last 11 years She implemented the telemental health services at Choctaw Nation Health Service Authority which has allowed more patients to be reached by improving access to services in addition it has increased patient compliance with care
Karen is a lifelong learner and recently earned her DNP She now serves as a preceptor for other nurses earning their DNP Currently she is the president elect of the ONA and has maintained an active membership in the ONA over the years Karen is a member of the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority medical staff
Saint Francis Hospital South ndash Excellence in Workplace Environment
Saint Francis Hospital South is being recognized by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Excellence in the Workplace Environment Award This award is presented to organizations that have developed positive work environments These organizations must have developed an innovative and effective program approach or overall environment that promotes excellent nursing care
creating a positive environment for nurses to work and supports nurses in their practice
Saint Francis Hospital South has provided Excellence in the Workplace by its team focus on preserving the Catholic Heritage The hospital offers its nurses and healthcare workers the opportunity to serve the communities both outside and within the walls of the hospital by participating in food drives the American Heart Associationrsquos Heart Walk and activities such as an Angel Tree that provides Christmas for employees who need a little extra help during the holiday season
Saint Francis Hospital South is the only hospital in Tulsa who has received an A on its report card for four consecutive quarters by Leapfrog as a result of their publicly reported safety and quality measures In clinical quality Saint Francis Hospital South out-ranked the national median and exceeded the top 10th percentile in the nation in Patient Safety and by scoring 100 in clinical measures such as Heart Failure Pneumonia and Acute MI This excellence in safety and quality is a direct result of the commitment and efforts of the professional nurses at South
The team of nurses and healthcare workers at Saint Francis Hospital South is committed to assuring patients have an excellent experience during their stay by focusing on patient and caregiver engagement and communication In doing so the hospital exceeded the national median in 8 out of 10 dimensions of the patient satisfaction survey and received national recognition for patient experience in its Endoscopy Department Saint Francis Hospital South has achieved top performance in a number of nationally recognized rating systems only by first taking care of its nurses and the entire workforce and recognizing the unique talents that each employee brings to the team As a group effort the leaders both formal and informal work collaboratively to provide opportunities to learn and grow and to gain confidence and proficiency in critical skills As Servant Leaders the leadership team understands that it is a leadership duty to create a workplace environment where toxic emotional negativity is not tolerated and where individuals feel empowered to do their best
work South fosters a culture of ownership grounded in the collective observation of the vision values of Saint Francis Health System and by living the mission daily serving patients and taking care of each other
Dr Mark Brandenburg ndash Friend of Nursing Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association is recognizing Dr Mark Brandenburg with the Friend of Nursing Award This award is conferred on non-nurses who have rendered valuable assistance to the nursing profession Their contributions and assistance are of statewide significance to nursing
While at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Dr Brandenburg was Founding Director of the Oklahoma Institute for Disaster and Emergency Medicine and the Founding Residency Program Director for Oklahomarsquos only allopathic emergency medicine residency program Dr Brandenburg has authored over 25 peer-reviewed medical publications three textbook chapters and two infant and child injury prevention books He also has several teaching and research awards to include the OU College of Medicine Faculty Crimson Apple Award for Teaching Excellence and CT Thompson MD Award for Excellence in Trauma Care
Dr Mark Brandenburg has been a leading example of a mentor clinical trainer and friend in a workplace that is a leading environment for burnout employee turnover and provider grief With 25-years of experience in emergency medicine his clinical and emotional support in high-stress roles has been supportive to
Award Recipients continued from page 11
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December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 13
maintain his teams physical and emotional well beings Dr Brandenburg has fostered a nurse practitioner friendly workplace and community ensuring his team of physicians and nurse practitioners work hand-in-hand to provide patient-centered collaborative care
He has supported and trusted nurse practitioners working semi-autonomy in his emergency department His interest has gone above and beyond to be interested in research regarding nurse practitioners in rural medicine
For new graduate APRNs Dr Brandenburg provided an extensive orientation process in the emergency department and inpatient services with hands-on skills and soft-skills that will provide lifelong opportunities to allow nurse practitioners to continue to grow as professionals
He strives to promote advancing full practice authority for clinical nurse practitioners in Oklahoma and works to bridge any gaps in barriers between physicians and nurse practitioner relationships
Steve Drabek MD ndash Friend of Nursing
Dr Steven Drabek is being honored by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Friend of Nursing Award Dr Drabek understands the role of an Advanced Practice Nurse and has always been willing to collaborate in a respectful manner He has a passion of caring for patients and putting the patient at the center of hisher
care While the current push for Full Practice Authority has resulted in a few physicians working directly against our cause Dr Drabek accompanied APRNs to the Capitol to speak to legislators in support of our practice He also wrote a letter to the editor in support of full practice authority for APRNs He is truly a friend to all nurses
Dr Drabek is a great compassionate human being and a very dedicated physician He has received a number of awards and recognition including Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants ndash Physician of the Year Award Outstanding Physician Preceptor at the OU Health Science Center and awarded Humanitarian of the year by his community Chamber of Commerce He has clearly dedicated his life to the health care for the citizens of Oklahoma
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SeasonalTemporary assignments available starting at $5000hr
Starting December 6th Walk-in-Wednesdays ndash Onsite interviews available 9am ndash 2pm the first Wednesday of every month RNs bull CNAs bull NAs bull PCTs bull MHTs bull all Allied Health positions
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W W W P A W H U S K A H O S P I T A L C O M
Holiday Greetings from the Board amp Staff of the Oklahoma Nurses Association
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Diane Sears RN MS ONC ndash Ret
Grandpa ldquoThere are too many terminally serious people these days They donrsquot know how to laugh at themselves Life is a lot easier if you can learn to laugh at yourself Grandson But I canrsquot think of anything Irsquove done to laugh about Grandpa Well son that just means yoursquore not doing enough stupid thingsrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 11182009) Nurse ldquoYou said that lsquoYoursquove got a surprise for mersquo Patient Shaking head lsquoYoursquove got something in my eyerdquo Girlfriends talking rdquoI guess you could call it ironicWhatrsquos that I spent last night crying at my laugh linesrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 61010) ldquoBoy Shoe used some pretty cranky works in his editorial today I know He has Irritable Vowel Syndromerdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 12108)
ldquoSigh I wish I knew then what I know now Sigh I wish I knew now what I knew thenrdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 6110) ldquoSometimes I think Irsquod like to live to be a hundred And then I think no maybe itrsquod be better to check out while Irsquom still not a burden to anyone and then I think heck Irsquove always been a burden to someone so why should I stop now And then I think why isnrsquot dinner ready yetrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 92717) New arrival in heaven talking to St Peter ldquoCan I at least answer the emails that came in before people found out I was deadrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 3211) ldquoLife and Death in the 24-hour news cycle era tombstonerdquoRIP Followed the golden rule obeyed the laws never even a hint of a scandal and no one remembers her namerdquo (ldquoNon Sequiturrdquo cartoon Wiley 4211)
Humor In Your EyeldquoMy ancestors were huntergatherers Irsquom more of a surferordererrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 10217) Man shouting to elderly neighbor woman peeking over their shared fence ldquoMrs Krassner stop leaving Mr Krassner on our stepsrdquo a sign is pinned on him that says ldquoPlease take care ofrdquo (ldquoSpeedbumprdquo cartoon Coverly 43017) Children leaving bible class rdquoWe learned the fourth commandment lsquoHumor thy father and thy motherrdquo (ldquoFamily Circusrdquo cartoon Bill Keane Inc 122711) Email InsightsA first-grade school teacher presented each child in her classroom the first half of a well-known proverb You can review the endings
Strike while the bug is close
Itrsquos always darkest before Daylight Savings Time
Donrsquot bite the hand that looks dirty
Love all trust me
An idle mind is the best way to relax
Happy the bride who gets all the presents
Laugh and the whole world laughs with you cry and you have to
blow your nose
If at first you donrsquot succeed get new batteries
Better late than pregnant
You get out of something only what you see in the picture
on the box
When the blind lead the blind get out of the way
A bird in the hand is going to poop on you
As we Surfers know sometimes we have trouble with our computers Yesterday I had a problem so I called Georgie the 11 year old next door whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over Georgie clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem As he was walking away I called after him lsquoSo what was wrong He replied lsquoIt was an ID ten T errorrsquo I didnrsquot want to appear stupid but nonetheless inquired lsquoAn ID ten T error Whatrsquos that In case I need to fix it againrsquo Georgie grinned lsquoHavenrsquot you ever heard of an ID ten T error before lsquoNorsquo I replied lsquoWrite it downrsquo he said lsquoand I think yoursquoll figure it outrsquo So I wrote down ID10T I used to like Georgie A husband and wife had a tiff The wife called up her mom and said ldquoHe fought with me again I am coming to live with yourdquo Mom said ldquoNo darling he must pay for his mistake I am coming to live with yourdquo
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December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 15
Thanks Mr GoffAmy Richards is an Assistant Professor at
Rogers State University She is now a candidate for her PhD in Nursing Research and Education at Oklahoma City University_____________________________________________
When I was in the fifth grade I was taught geography by a stately man named Mr Goff His class wasnrsquot that memorable except for a coloring activity in which we artistically crayoned the continents on a world map What made him memorable to me was the note he gave me to give to my parents
This unexpected note-giving caught me off guard I was a good student who minded my manners raised my hand to speak and turned my work in on time But Mr Goff noticed something in me and wanted to share that something with my parents The envelope he gave to my parents was a thank you note He thanked my Mom and Dad for teaching me manners respect for authority and kindness to classmates I still have the note in my scrapbook forty years later I cherish it
As a nursing educator Irsquod like to take the opportunity to thank my nursing students and the parents who raised them I want to thank the students for being respectful to me even when they donrsquot agree with me I want to thank the students who take the initiative to help a classmate whorsquos struggling and asks nothing in return I appreciate those who take a chance to ask a question in front of 80 other students in class to ensure they understood the directions correctly Thank you students for positive comments such as ldquonice lecture Mrs Richardsrdquo I smile when you pop into my office just to grab a piece of candy and tell me that my chocolate saves lives
I donrsquot have time for eye-rolling nonsensical arguing and having to defend why I added a dosage calculation question to your theory test unannounced Itrsquos not my job to teach you basic manners respect and self-control That was your parentrsquos job and now itrsquos your own choice
So when you patiently wait your turn to speak hold open the door for me when my hands are full or laugh at my old corny jokes thank you And thank you to the parents that raised you_____________________________________________
Marla Peixotto-Smith MSN PhD CNE invites you to contribute to the ldquoEducators Cornerrdquo Please share your lived experiences to marlasmithrsuedu In the near future abstracts with hyperlinks can be sent to share with the educational community
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Jennifer OrsquoConnor MS RN CFCN CNEONA Region 2Mindy Thompson DNP RN ONA Region 3
You have that one friend the one who gets you into things That would be
Mindy You have that other friend the one who wants to write an article about it That would be Jennifer We all need friends like this
So we trekked to the capital for Nurse of the Day A minor adventure ensued one that opened our eyes and taught us to always wear comfortable shoes
Pro Tip 1 Know Before You Go
Register through the ONA website read all the info choose your day plan your stay
Plan for a good nightrsquos rest and a short low stress drive in the morning to ensure pictures with legislators will be free of dark circles under the eyes One thing we did not know is that legislators are at the capital all day Tuesdays and Wednesdays and frac12 days Mondays amp Thursdays The Thursday before Spring Break was probably not the best time to be underfoot
Pro Tip 2 Know Your Audience
Find out who your legislators are
Do you know your senator and representatives Even after checking the Oklahoma Legislature web site one of us (wersquore not telling who) had the wrong name Therersquos nothing like making a good first impression Unsurprisingly the staff nurse was an excellent resource After an introduction on the floor of the House and Senate we met our legislators had photo ops and received certificates suitable for framing A definite spirit of friendly competition exists between the House and Senate the Housersquos certificate is larger however the Senate provides better snacks So depending on your prioritieshellip
Pro Tip 3 Know the Issues
Watch your email for Legislative Alerts from ONA and find something you are passionate about to discuss with your legislator
While we reviewed the emailed Legislative Alerts from ONA but failed to check the legislative calendar so we were not knowledgeable about the bills discussed that day This trip was a toe-in-the-water experience we probably looked like a couple of wide-eyed kids (ldquoEveryone is so dressed uprdquo ldquoLook at those heels must be uncomfortablerdquo) Next time we will know the issues and speak with our legislators about them Our representatives want to hear from usmdashwe need to be sure we have something to say
Pro Tip 4 Know Yoursquore a Pro
Dress appropriately and use your best manners Remember you are a guest in the Legislature and represent the profession
Nurse of the Day is a wonderful opportunity to share educated and substantiated viewpoints in a professional manner We were sure to smile and speak politely to our legislators even when they held viewpoints vastly different from our own When you go remember you are representing all of us so we are counting on you to make a good impression No pressureAfter locating the awesome Nurse of the Day parking space we realized we should have worn lab coats Now surely this information was provided to us but in our excitement to witness the democratic process first-hand we just overlooked it So now YOU know Wear a white lab coat And you donrsquot want those fancy dressed legislators to make you look bad so dress well You know what they say When in Romehellip After your life-changing experience at the Capital be sure to send a thank you note to your representatives One of us may or may not have done this (again no names) However learn from our mistakes We are better together
Pro Tip 5 Know your Self (Care)
Take time to have some fun and always wear comfortable shoes
When you choose fancy shoes to match your professional attire make sure they are comfortable You will be walking so remember Maslow and care for your physiological foundation Take some pictures ndash the capital building has beautiful marble impressive art and stunning architecture (even when under construction) Pick up a new purse at the gift shop Go to Muttrsquos Hot Dogs for lunch ndash it is excellent if not healthy
Pro Tip 6 Know how to try something new
Just go If we can do it so can you
You Have Questions We Have Answers
Where do I starthttpwwwoklahomanursesorgMain-Menu-CategoryEventsNurse-of-the-DayEverything you need to know
Who are my legislators anyway
httpwwwoklegislaturegovFindMyLegislatureaspx Scroll down our US congresspersons are listed first
Where could I stay the night
Colcord Hotel Aloft Sheraton Hampton Inn amp Ramada are all near downtown
What do I talk to them about
Watch for emails from ONA (Legislative Alerts) check the calendars for the State House and Senate at httpwwwoklegislaturegovindexaspx contact our lobbyist Vicki White-Rankin
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The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 20186
This yearrsquos Convention Dawn of a New Era in Health Care focused on the evolving face of health care and its impact on nurses and nursing Discussions included emerging programs and trends that are in development at the state and federal level Sessions highlighted the power nurses have on state and local policymakers
Save the date for the 2018 Convention
at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa OK on October 24th amp 25th
ONA Election Results ndash Welcome Re-elected and
Newly Elected Board Members
Elected ONA Officers Vice President Elizabeth Diener PhD RN CNE Political Activities Director Megan Jester MS RN Practice Director Amy Richards MSN BSN RN and Emerging Nurse Director Jennifer Booms RN
New Nominating Committee Members
include Marla Smith PhD MSN RN (Chair 2019) Michele Bradshaw RN and Carol Robison RN
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 109TH ANNUAL ONA CONVENTION
From L to R ndash Top Row ndash Amy Richards Shelly Wells Brandi Payton Lynette Gunn Viki Saidleman Angela Martindale Lucas Richardson-Walker Second row ndash
Donna Fesler Elizabeth Diener Jennifer Booms Karen Taylor Megan Jester and Joyce Van Nostrand
(not pictured Amy Hutchens and Polly Shoemake)
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The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 20188
The Oklahoma Heart Hospital is physician owned and brings world-class medical expertise and compassion to every patient At OHH yoursquoll find a place and a team dedicated exclusively to preventing and treating cardiovascular disease
Oklahoma Heart Hospital founded in 2002 as the first all-digital hospital in the US totally dedicated to hearts Between our 2 campus locations OHH has a combined total of 147 licensed beds Winner of the Press Ganeyreg Award since 2006 and ranked in the top 1 percent nationally since 2003 for patient satisfaction
OHH offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
To apply visit our website wwwokheartcom EOEMFDV
Registered Nurses in Critical Care bull Surgery bull Emergency Department bull Clinic
Employment Opportunities for
South Campus bull 40560833045200 E I-240 Service Rd
Oklahoma City 73135
North Campus amp OHHP bull 40560833044050 W Memorial RdOklahoma City 73120
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 9
2017 AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Oklahoma Nurses Association has three recipients for the 2017 Excellence in Nursing Award This award honors an ONA member who has developed an innovative unique and creative approach utilizing nursing theory and knowledgeskills in any practice setting administration education andor direct patient care These individuals are recognized by peers as role models of consistently high quality in their nursing practice and as one who enhances the image of professional nursing by creating an environment promoting professional autonomy and control over nursing practice
Brenda Nance DNP RN CNE ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
The first recipient is Brenda Nance DNP RN CNE She is an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing She is viewed as a leader in developing innovative learning activities participating in developing academic initiatives and her ability to collaborate with faculty and nurse leaders She has served as a leader in organizations such as the Oklahoma Nurses Association Oklahoma Student Nurse Association and the National Student Nurse Association
bull Worked with a team of nurse leaders at Saint Francis Hospital on its Nurse Residency Program implemented in 2016
bull Assisted in the development of several innovative initiatives including a multi-
course simulation to infuse concepts across courses
bull Introduced the concept of gender-neutral communication and each student experienced a simulation with a standardized patient
bull Served as one of the nursing leads in two interprofessional simulationso child abuse and domestic violence
ando Adverse Childhood Experiences
Carol Rogers PhD RN PHCNS-BC ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
Dr Carol Rogers has been honored with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Excellence in Nursing Award for her creative methods of teaching research and Evidence Based Practice
(EBP) She is an Assistant Professor of Nursing in the undergraduate nursing program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Centerrsquos College of Nursing (OU CON)
bull Passion for improving the health of older adults so they can age in place
bull Serves as an Evidence Based Practice mentor leading nursing students in their senior year to develop and present an evidence based practice poster project at a local conference
bull She shares her knowledge Evidence Based Practice by teaching a monthly Evidence Based Practice Workshop at the Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital
Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
Award Recipients continued on page 10
Wersquore hiring RNs amp LPNs
Join our team ndash we make a difference
RN Sign-on Bonus $3000
Apply in person or online at rollinghillshospitalcom
1000 Rolling Hills Lane | Ada OK 74820 | 5804363600
or send resume to LaRondaReddickacadiahealthcarecom
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201810
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC System Administrative Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development with INTEGRIS Health with the Excellence in Nursing Award for her impact on nursing excellence at INTEGRIS Health and across the state by increasing patient safety increasing nurse retention providing nurses avenues to practice to their highest capacity recognizing the nurses worth gaining efficiencies of practice and collaborating with academic partners throughout the state
bull Played a large role in Integris Baptist Medical Center achieving Magnet designation and re-designation
bull Supported Integris Canadian Valley Hospital Integris Health Edmond and Integris Southwest Medical Center in achieving the Pathway to Excellence designation
bull Created a system wide EPIC Electronic Health Record training model that increased training efficiency and adoption throughout the INTEGRIS system
bull Created and promoted Clinical Emergency Simulations to increase the bedside nursesrsquo awareness and response for a patient experiencing deterioration
bull Supports and improves the Nursing Recruitment and Retention Programs that engage and retain current nurses and recruit newly licensed and seasoned nurses to INTEGRIS o a nurse resident preceptor model
which allowed INTEGRIS to hire 51 more nurse residents and decreased turnover by 40 in newly licensed nurses who participated as a student
o retention programs have increased the number of national certified nurses by over 100 and BSN percentages by over 15 across the INTEGRIS system
o Advocated for and received salary increases up to 7 for bedside nurses based on the degree held and years of experience
Mary Holter DNP APRN CPNP ndash Nursing Impact on Public Policy
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Mary Holter DMP APRN CPNP Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Fran amp Earl Ziegler College of Nursing with the Nursing Impact on Public Policy Award This award honors the nurse whose activities are above and beyond those of the general nursing community to further the political presence of nursing andor to accomplish positive public policy for the nursing profession
Early on Mary was instrumental in efforts to obtain prescriptive authority for nurse practitioners in the state of Oklahoma
She continues to demonstrate political activism through her engagement in the Oklahoma Nurses Association APRN Practice Group as a speaker on The Future of Nursing Initiatives and through teaching a doctoral level course at the College of Nursing on Health Policy Global to Local
bull Member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Associates task force that focused on the development of prescriptive authority for pediatric nurse practitioners
bull Founder of the Association of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners (OANP)
bull Attended meetings of the Oklahoma Health Care Improvement Plan and the Oklahoma State Innovation Model representing APRNs
bull Convener of the APRN Work Group and ONFIRE bringing together representatives
APRN organizations in order to work together for Full Practice Authority for advanced practice nurses
Su An Arnn Phipps PhD RN ndash Nursing Research Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Su An Arnn Phipps with the Nursing Research Award This award honors a nurse who has made a significant impact on nursing practice through the use of research as a basis for practice innovation Significant impact on nursing practice means that the nurse has contributed to the creation of new nursing knowledge through research findings and has improved or created a plan for improving clinical nursing practice andor patient outcomes in response to the findings
In addition to multiple awards for educational and research excellence she is most known for the development and direction of the Healthy Women Health Futures (HWHF) program which is the direct result of research and evidence based practice This groundbreaking program addresses the significant need in Tulsa County to impact the health of women and families It is for non-pregnant women of childbearing age who have children enrolled at participating Early Childhood Education Centers
bull Women residing in Tulsa County are at higher risk of experiencing a stillbirth or fetal loss premature birth andor death of their child before one year of age than most other women in Oklahoma or the nation
bull It offers women who are able to have children health education provided by RNs and low or no cost medical emotional vision and dental services through community partners
Award Recipients continued from page 9
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 11
bull Honored with The Women of the Year Pinnacle Award given in partnership between the YWCA and the Mayorrsquos Commission on the Status of Women
Although recently retired from her educational role she continues as Program Director for this transformative program and is well respected as an advocate for womenrsquos issues
Nightingale Award of Excellence
This award recognizes an ONA member who during her career has demonstrated innovative strategies to fulfill job responsibilities in her professional role and within the community It recognizes a nurse that consistently surpasses expectations of a professional nurse thus enhancing the image of the nursing profession As well as someone who demonstrates sustained and substantial contribution to the Oklahoma Nurses Association and has served as a role model of consistent excellence in their area of practice This year ONA is honoring three ONA members with the Nightingale Award of Excellence
Christine Thoman MS RN CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Chris Thoman MS RN CNE in her work as Nursing Faculty with Tulsa Community College demonstrates innovative strategies surpasses expectations of a professional nurse demonstrates sustained and substantial contributions to ONA and serves as a role model of consistent excellence in her area of practice Chris has a long history of consistent excellence in practice and education being recognized for leadership in staff development committee contributions and strength in a
variety of clinical practice areas Over more than 30 years of practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator she has influenced thousands of nurses with her quiet behind the scenes actions to promote excellence though diligence attention to detail and kindness to anyone and everyone she encounters
Chris makes good suggestions to improve events newsletters awards and programs She is a team player never grabbing the limelight nor the credit In fact she is reticent to be acknowledged for her contributions Yet when one looks around at a finished product with pride and notices who assisted in the success Chris Thoman is part of the group
Diana Mashburn PhD RN-BC CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Diana Mashburn Assistant Professor at Northeastern State University is being recognized with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Nightingale Award of Excellence As a graduate of Northeastern State Universityrsquos BSN program she was able to transition her undergraduate experience to that of an instructor as she progressed in her own academic aspirations from BSN to MS to PhD She has given numerous presentations which exhibit her commitment to mentoring students professionals and lay people alike on the roles of the nurse and processes for self-care with emphasis on diabetes It is her love for the profession that has driven her to do that little extra to promote the health of the members of Cherokee Nation citizens of Muskogee and surrounding areas along within the State of Oklahoma This was also demonstrated in her dissertation research Self-efficacy Cherokee
Self-Reliance and Adherence to Recommended Self-Care among Cherokee Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Dr Mashburn is a sought after presenter and has shared her expertise at research and other nursing conferences throughout the United States
Her ability to actively participate in the transition of the nursing program at Northeastern State University from a brick and mortar (in person) nursing program to one that allows for total online didactic has facilitated working RNs to move to the next level in their professional development For Dr Mashburn professional development is more than the acquisition of academic degrees it also includes the active participation in the ANAONA These characteristics of professionalism are expressed to every student she teaches or mentors to promote networking both within nursing and in collaboration with other professions within the realm of health care
She believes that nurses must continue learning throughout their lifetime and not allow for stagnation of thought Her love for nursing has been demonstrated through her active service and leadership with the ANAONA in Region 3 and ONA committees She is actively involved in the NLNOLN and Sigma Theta Tau International Zeta Delta Chapter-At-Large
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC is being awarded the Nightingale Award of Excellence by the Oklahoma Nurses
Award Recipients continued on page 12
Connors State College is seeking qualified applicants for the following position
Nursing Instructor Foundations Maladaptive States I amp II
Responsible for the assessment planning implementation (teaching) and evaluation of assigned
course(s) Supervise and evaluate performance of students and adjunct faculty Act as consultant for students in nursing program Advise pre-nursing
students Report to the Division Chair of Nursing and Allied Health
For complete details on job duties and how to apply visit wwwconnorsstateeduemployment
Submit a Connors State College Application cover letter college transcript and current resume via e-mail attachment to cschrconnorsstateeduFax transmittal at (918) 463-6355 or by mail to Human Resources Department Connors State
College 700 College Rd Warner OK 74469 Human Resources contact number 9184636334
Connors State College is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity E-Verify Employer
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201812
Association Karen has served the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma for the past eleven years with her service through the behavioral health department She began her nursing career in 1990 working as a psychiatric nurse at an inpatient facility for ten years She returned to school and obtained her BSN in 2004 In 2006 she earned her MSN and began practicing as a NP Karen has consistently provided excellent care to the mental health patients of the Choctaw Nation Health Services over the last 11 years She implemented the telemental health services at Choctaw Nation Health Service Authority which has allowed more patients to be reached by improving access to services in addition it has increased patient compliance with care
Karen is a lifelong learner and recently earned her DNP She now serves as a preceptor for other nurses earning their DNP Currently she is the president elect of the ONA and has maintained an active membership in the ONA over the years Karen is a member of the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority medical staff
Saint Francis Hospital South ndash Excellence in Workplace Environment
Saint Francis Hospital South is being recognized by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Excellence in the Workplace Environment Award This award is presented to organizations that have developed positive work environments These organizations must have developed an innovative and effective program approach or overall environment that promotes excellent nursing care
creating a positive environment for nurses to work and supports nurses in their practice
Saint Francis Hospital South has provided Excellence in the Workplace by its team focus on preserving the Catholic Heritage The hospital offers its nurses and healthcare workers the opportunity to serve the communities both outside and within the walls of the hospital by participating in food drives the American Heart Associationrsquos Heart Walk and activities such as an Angel Tree that provides Christmas for employees who need a little extra help during the holiday season
Saint Francis Hospital South is the only hospital in Tulsa who has received an A on its report card for four consecutive quarters by Leapfrog as a result of their publicly reported safety and quality measures In clinical quality Saint Francis Hospital South out-ranked the national median and exceeded the top 10th percentile in the nation in Patient Safety and by scoring 100 in clinical measures such as Heart Failure Pneumonia and Acute MI This excellence in safety and quality is a direct result of the commitment and efforts of the professional nurses at South
The team of nurses and healthcare workers at Saint Francis Hospital South is committed to assuring patients have an excellent experience during their stay by focusing on patient and caregiver engagement and communication In doing so the hospital exceeded the national median in 8 out of 10 dimensions of the patient satisfaction survey and received national recognition for patient experience in its Endoscopy Department Saint Francis Hospital South has achieved top performance in a number of nationally recognized rating systems only by first taking care of its nurses and the entire workforce and recognizing the unique talents that each employee brings to the team As a group effort the leaders both formal and informal work collaboratively to provide opportunities to learn and grow and to gain confidence and proficiency in critical skills As Servant Leaders the leadership team understands that it is a leadership duty to create a workplace environment where toxic emotional negativity is not tolerated and where individuals feel empowered to do their best
work South fosters a culture of ownership grounded in the collective observation of the vision values of Saint Francis Health System and by living the mission daily serving patients and taking care of each other
Dr Mark Brandenburg ndash Friend of Nursing Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association is recognizing Dr Mark Brandenburg with the Friend of Nursing Award This award is conferred on non-nurses who have rendered valuable assistance to the nursing profession Their contributions and assistance are of statewide significance to nursing
While at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Dr Brandenburg was Founding Director of the Oklahoma Institute for Disaster and Emergency Medicine and the Founding Residency Program Director for Oklahomarsquos only allopathic emergency medicine residency program Dr Brandenburg has authored over 25 peer-reviewed medical publications three textbook chapters and two infant and child injury prevention books He also has several teaching and research awards to include the OU College of Medicine Faculty Crimson Apple Award for Teaching Excellence and CT Thompson MD Award for Excellence in Trauma Care
Dr Mark Brandenburg has been a leading example of a mentor clinical trainer and friend in a workplace that is a leading environment for burnout employee turnover and provider grief With 25-years of experience in emergency medicine his clinical and emotional support in high-stress roles has been supportive to
Award Recipients continued from page 11
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bull Master of Science Nursingmiddot Education or Specialty Focus
bull Associates to Masters of Science
PERSONAL amp FLEXIBLEbull Small classesbull Personalized Degree
Completion Programs
AFFORDABLEbull Competitive Tuitionbull Financial Aid and Scholarships available
QUALITYbull Ranked in the Top 50 Nursing
Programs in the Nation by College Atlas
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 13
maintain his teams physical and emotional well beings Dr Brandenburg has fostered a nurse practitioner friendly workplace and community ensuring his team of physicians and nurse practitioners work hand-in-hand to provide patient-centered collaborative care
He has supported and trusted nurse practitioners working semi-autonomy in his emergency department His interest has gone above and beyond to be interested in research regarding nurse practitioners in rural medicine
For new graduate APRNs Dr Brandenburg provided an extensive orientation process in the emergency department and inpatient services with hands-on skills and soft-skills that will provide lifelong opportunities to allow nurse practitioners to continue to grow as professionals
He strives to promote advancing full practice authority for clinical nurse practitioners in Oklahoma and works to bridge any gaps in barriers between physicians and nurse practitioner relationships
Steve Drabek MD ndash Friend of Nursing
Dr Steven Drabek is being honored by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Friend of Nursing Award Dr Drabek understands the role of an Advanced Practice Nurse and has always been willing to collaborate in a respectful manner He has a passion of caring for patients and putting the patient at the center of hisher
care While the current push for Full Practice Authority has resulted in a few physicians working directly against our cause Dr Drabek accompanied APRNs to the Capitol to speak to legislators in support of our practice He also wrote a letter to the editor in support of full practice authority for APRNs He is truly a friend to all nurses
Dr Drabek is a great compassionate human being and a very dedicated physician He has received a number of awards and recognition including Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants ndash Physician of the Year Award Outstanding Physician Preceptor at the OU Health Science Center and awarded Humanitarian of the year by his community Chamber of Commerce He has clearly dedicated his life to the health care for the citizens of Oklahoma
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Please plan to attend our NURSING INTERVIEW FAIR
Tuesday November 28th800 am - 1200 pm and 100 pm - 500 pm
Conference Rooms 1 amp 2 at 5016 South US Hwy 75 Denison TXPlease contact Wendy Chidester at wchidesterthcsorg or 903-416-4050
SeasonalTemporary assignments available starting at $5000hr
Starting December 6th Walk-in-Wednesdays ndash Onsite interviews available 9am ndash 2pm the first Wednesday of every month RNs bull CNAs bull NAs bull PCTs bull MHTs bull all Allied Health positions
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wwwtexomamedicalcenternetPawhuska Hospital Inc is a Critical Access Hospital licensed for 25 beds
Our services include
bull 247 ER Lab Radiologybull Observation AcuteSwingbull Respiratory TherapyPulmonary Therapybull 247 Providers on site
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We offer very competitive pay and benefits Benefits include Medical Insurance Dental Vision Life Insurance and 403b Retirement Plan
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W W W P A W H U S K A H O S P I T A L C O M
Holiday Greetings from the Board amp Staff of the Oklahoma Nurses Association
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201814
Diane Sears RN MS ONC ndash Ret
Grandpa ldquoThere are too many terminally serious people these days They donrsquot know how to laugh at themselves Life is a lot easier if you can learn to laugh at yourself Grandson But I canrsquot think of anything Irsquove done to laugh about Grandpa Well son that just means yoursquore not doing enough stupid thingsrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 11182009) Nurse ldquoYou said that lsquoYoursquove got a surprise for mersquo Patient Shaking head lsquoYoursquove got something in my eyerdquo Girlfriends talking rdquoI guess you could call it ironicWhatrsquos that I spent last night crying at my laugh linesrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 61010) ldquoBoy Shoe used some pretty cranky works in his editorial today I know He has Irritable Vowel Syndromerdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 12108)
ldquoSigh I wish I knew then what I know now Sigh I wish I knew now what I knew thenrdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 6110) ldquoSometimes I think Irsquod like to live to be a hundred And then I think no maybe itrsquod be better to check out while Irsquom still not a burden to anyone and then I think heck Irsquove always been a burden to someone so why should I stop now And then I think why isnrsquot dinner ready yetrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 92717) New arrival in heaven talking to St Peter ldquoCan I at least answer the emails that came in before people found out I was deadrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 3211) ldquoLife and Death in the 24-hour news cycle era tombstonerdquoRIP Followed the golden rule obeyed the laws never even a hint of a scandal and no one remembers her namerdquo (ldquoNon Sequiturrdquo cartoon Wiley 4211)
Humor In Your EyeldquoMy ancestors were huntergatherers Irsquom more of a surferordererrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 10217) Man shouting to elderly neighbor woman peeking over their shared fence ldquoMrs Krassner stop leaving Mr Krassner on our stepsrdquo a sign is pinned on him that says ldquoPlease take care ofrdquo (ldquoSpeedbumprdquo cartoon Coverly 43017) Children leaving bible class rdquoWe learned the fourth commandment lsquoHumor thy father and thy motherrdquo (ldquoFamily Circusrdquo cartoon Bill Keane Inc 122711) Email InsightsA first-grade school teacher presented each child in her classroom the first half of a well-known proverb You can review the endings
Strike while the bug is close
Itrsquos always darkest before Daylight Savings Time
Donrsquot bite the hand that looks dirty
Love all trust me
An idle mind is the best way to relax
Happy the bride who gets all the presents
Laugh and the whole world laughs with you cry and you have to
blow your nose
If at first you donrsquot succeed get new batteries
Better late than pregnant
You get out of something only what you see in the picture
on the box
When the blind lead the blind get out of the way
A bird in the hand is going to poop on you
As we Surfers know sometimes we have trouble with our computers Yesterday I had a problem so I called Georgie the 11 year old next door whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over Georgie clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem As he was walking away I called after him lsquoSo what was wrong He replied lsquoIt was an ID ten T errorrsquo I didnrsquot want to appear stupid but nonetheless inquired lsquoAn ID ten T error Whatrsquos that In case I need to fix it againrsquo Georgie grinned lsquoHavenrsquot you ever heard of an ID ten T error before lsquoNorsquo I replied lsquoWrite it downrsquo he said lsquoand I think yoursquoll figure it outrsquo So I wrote down ID10T I used to like Georgie A husband and wife had a tiff The wife called up her mom and said ldquoHe fought with me again I am coming to live with yourdquo Mom said ldquoNo darling he must pay for his mistake I am coming to live with yourdquo
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Rural tribal 43 bed state-of-the-art facility located in scenic southeastern Oklahoma in Talihina is seeking qualified and energetic
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to provide unparalleled quality service and product and a real desire to help our Tribal community
Benefits include 401K medical dental optical annual amp sick leave 12 paid holidays Sign on and Referral Bonuses ($1000 RN $600 LPN)
Student Loan Repayment Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship Program Certification Bonuses Float Pay and other incentives offered
Salary based on experience and credentials
For more information contact Gary Lawrence DONat (918) 567-7185 or go to careerschoctawnationcom
LPNs amp RNs ndash Are you passionate about making a positive difference
in the lives of others
Your New Career Starts HereTULSA AND KANSAS OK
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Resumeacutes may be submitted directly to Fax (918) 517-3384E-mail kimparnelluhsinccom | In person 6262 S Sheridan
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SMBHS offers a complete benefits package for full-time staff including medical dental vision 401k and PTO
$3k Sign-
On Bonus
for FT LPNs
$6k Sign-On Bonus for FT RNs
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 15
Thanks Mr GoffAmy Richards is an Assistant Professor at
Rogers State University She is now a candidate for her PhD in Nursing Research and Education at Oklahoma City University_____________________________________________
When I was in the fifth grade I was taught geography by a stately man named Mr Goff His class wasnrsquot that memorable except for a coloring activity in which we artistically crayoned the continents on a world map What made him memorable to me was the note he gave me to give to my parents
This unexpected note-giving caught me off guard I was a good student who minded my manners raised my hand to speak and turned my work in on time But Mr Goff noticed something in me and wanted to share that something with my parents The envelope he gave to my parents was a thank you note He thanked my Mom and Dad for teaching me manners respect for authority and kindness to classmates I still have the note in my scrapbook forty years later I cherish it
As a nursing educator Irsquod like to take the opportunity to thank my nursing students and the parents who raised them I want to thank the students for being respectful to me even when they donrsquot agree with me I want to thank the students who take the initiative to help a classmate whorsquos struggling and asks nothing in return I appreciate those who take a chance to ask a question in front of 80 other students in class to ensure they understood the directions correctly Thank you students for positive comments such as ldquonice lecture Mrs Richardsrdquo I smile when you pop into my office just to grab a piece of candy and tell me that my chocolate saves lives
I donrsquot have time for eye-rolling nonsensical arguing and having to defend why I added a dosage calculation question to your theory test unannounced Itrsquos not my job to teach you basic manners respect and self-control That was your parentrsquos job and now itrsquos your own choice
So when you patiently wait your turn to speak hold open the door for me when my hands are full or laugh at my old corny jokes thank you And thank you to the parents that raised you_____________________________________________
Marla Peixotto-Smith MSN PhD CNE invites you to contribute to the ldquoEducators Cornerrdquo Please share your lived experiences to marlasmithrsuedu In the near future abstracts with hyperlinks can be sent to share with the educational community
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The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 20186
This yearrsquos Convention Dawn of a New Era in Health Care focused on the evolving face of health care and its impact on nurses and nursing Discussions included emerging programs and trends that are in development at the state and federal level Sessions highlighted the power nurses have on state and local policymakers
Save the date for the 2018 Convention
at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa OK on October 24th amp 25th
ONA Election Results ndash Welcome Re-elected and
Newly Elected Board Members
Elected ONA Officers Vice President Elizabeth Diener PhD RN CNE Political Activities Director Megan Jester MS RN Practice Director Amy Richards MSN BSN RN and Emerging Nurse Director Jennifer Booms RN
New Nominating Committee Members
include Marla Smith PhD MSN RN (Chair 2019) Michele Bradshaw RN and Carol Robison RN
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 109TH ANNUAL ONA CONVENTION
From L to R ndash Top Row ndash Amy Richards Shelly Wells Brandi Payton Lynette Gunn Viki Saidleman Angela Martindale Lucas Richardson-Walker Second row ndash
Donna Fesler Elizabeth Diener Jennifer Booms Karen Taylor Megan Jester and Joyce Van Nostrand
(not pictured Amy Hutchens and Polly Shoemake)
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Benedictine Education focuses on the development of the whole personmdashmind body and spirit
St Gregoryrsquos University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution
+ Hybrid courses offering classroom experience and online activities+ Classes meet one night a week for 8 weeks+ Special focus on leadership development critical thinking skills and spirituality+ Generous transfer allowance for credits previously earned+ Complete your BSN in as little as 12 months
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 20188
The Oklahoma Heart Hospital is physician owned and brings world-class medical expertise and compassion to every patient At OHH yoursquoll find a place and a team dedicated exclusively to preventing and treating cardiovascular disease
Oklahoma Heart Hospital founded in 2002 as the first all-digital hospital in the US totally dedicated to hearts Between our 2 campus locations OHH has a combined total of 147 licensed beds Winner of the Press Ganeyreg Award since 2006 and ranked in the top 1 percent nationally since 2003 for patient satisfaction
OHH offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
To apply visit our website wwwokheartcom EOEMFDV
Registered Nurses in Critical Care bull Surgery bull Emergency Department bull Clinic
Employment Opportunities for
South Campus bull 40560833045200 E I-240 Service Rd
Oklahoma City 73135
North Campus amp OHHP bull 40560833044050 W Memorial RdOklahoma City 73120
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 9
2017 AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Oklahoma Nurses Association has three recipients for the 2017 Excellence in Nursing Award This award honors an ONA member who has developed an innovative unique and creative approach utilizing nursing theory and knowledgeskills in any practice setting administration education andor direct patient care These individuals are recognized by peers as role models of consistently high quality in their nursing practice and as one who enhances the image of professional nursing by creating an environment promoting professional autonomy and control over nursing practice
Brenda Nance DNP RN CNE ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
The first recipient is Brenda Nance DNP RN CNE She is an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing She is viewed as a leader in developing innovative learning activities participating in developing academic initiatives and her ability to collaborate with faculty and nurse leaders She has served as a leader in organizations such as the Oklahoma Nurses Association Oklahoma Student Nurse Association and the National Student Nurse Association
bull Worked with a team of nurse leaders at Saint Francis Hospital on its Nurse Residency Program implemented in 2016
bull Assisted in the development of several innovative initiatives including a multi-
course simulation to infuse concepts across courses
bull Introduced the concept of gender-neutral communication and each student experienced a simulation with a standardized patient
bull Served as one of the nursing leads in two interprofessional simulationso child abuse and domestic violence
ando Adverse Childhood Experiences
Carol Rogers PhD RN PHCNS-BC ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
Dr Carol Rogers has been honored with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Excellence in Nursing Award for her creative methods of teaching research and Evidence Based Practice
(EBP) She is an Assistant Professor of Nursing in the undergraduate nursing program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Centerrsquos College of Nursing (OU CON)
bull Passion for improving the health of older adults so they can age in place
bull Serves as an Evidence Based Practice mentor leading nursing students in their senior year to develop and present an evidence based practice poster project at a local conference
bull She shares her knowledge Evidence Based Practice by teaching a monthly Evidence Based Practice Workshop at the Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital
Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
Award Recipients continued on page 10
Wersquore hiring RNs amp LPNs
Join our team ndash we make a difference
RN Sign-on Bonus $3000
Apply in person or online at rollinghillshospitalcom
1000 Rolling Hills Lane | Ada OK 74820 | 5804363600
or send resume to LaRondaReddickacadiahealthcarecom
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201810
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC System Administrative Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development with INTEGRIS Health with the Excellence in Nursing Award for her impact on nursing excellence at INTEGRIS Health and across the state by increasing patient safety increasing nurse retention providing nurses avenues to practice to their highest capacity recognizing the nurses worth gaining efficiencies of practice and collaborating with academic partners throughout the state
bull Played a large role in Integris Baptist Medical Center achieving Magnet designation and re-designation
bull Supported Integris Canadian Valley Hospital Integris Health Edmond and Integris Southwest Medical Center in achieving the Pathway to Excellence designation
bull Created a system wide EPIC Electronic Health Record training model that increased training efficiency and adoption throughout the INTEGRIS system
bull Created and promoted Clinical Emergency Simulations to increase the bedside nursesrsquo awareness and response for a patient experiencing deterioration
bull Supports and improves the Nursing Recruitment and Retention Programs that engage and retain current nurses and recruit newly licensed and seasoned nurses to INTEGRIS o a nurse resident preceptor model
which allowed INTEGRIS to hire 51 more nurse residents and decreased turnover by 40 in newly licensed nurses who participated as a student
o retention programs have increased the number of national certified nurses by over 100 and BSN percentages by over 15 across the INTEGRIS system
o Advocated for and received salary increases up to 7 for bedside nurses based on the degree held and years of experience
Mary Holter DNP APRN CPNP ndash Nursing Impact on Public Policy
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Mary Holter DMP APRN CPNP Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Fran amp Earl Ziegler College of Nursing with the Nursing Impact on Public Policy Award This award honors the nurse whose activities are above and beyond those of the general nursing community to further the political presence of nursing andor to accomplish positive public policy for the nursing profession
Early on Mary was instrumental in efforts to obtain prescriptive authority for nurse practitioners in the state of Oklahoma
She continues to demonstrate political activism through her engagement in the Oklahoma Nurses Association APRN Practice Group as a speaker on The Future of Nursing Initiatives and through teaching a doctoral level course at the College of Nursing on Health Policy Global to Local
bull Member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Associates task force that focused on the development of prescriptive authority for pediatric nurse practitioners
bull Founder of the Association of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners (OANP)
bull Attended meetings of the Oklahoma Health Care Improvement Plan and the Oklahoma State Innovation Model representing APRNs
bull Convener of the APRN Work Group and ONFIRE bringing together representatives
APRN organizations in order to work together for Full Practice Authority for advanced practice nurses
Su An Arnn Phipps PhD RN ndash Nursing Research Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Su An Arnn Phipps with the Nursing Research Award This award honors a nurse who has made a significant impact on nursing practice through the use of research as a basis for practice innovation Significant impact on nursing practice means that the nurse has contributed to the creation of new nursing knowledge through research findings and has improved or created a plan for improving clinical nursing practice andor patient outcomes in response to the findings
In addition to multiple awards for educational and research excellence she is most known for the development and direction of the Healthy Women Health Futures (HWHF) program which is the direct result of research and evidence based practice This groundbreaking program addresses the significant need in Tulsa County to impact the health of women and families It is for non-pregnant women of childbearing age who have children enrolled at participating Early Childhood Education Centers
bull Women residing in Tulsa County are at higher risk of experiencing a stillbirth or fetal loss premature birth andor death of their child before one year of age than most other women in Oklahoma or the nation
bull It offers women who are able to have children health education provided by RNs and low or no cost medical emotional vision and dental services through community partners
Award Recipients continued from page 9
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 11
bull Honored with The Women of the Year Pinnacle Award given in partnership between the YWCA and the Mayorrsquos Commission on the Status of Women
Although recently retired from her educational role she continues as Program Director for this transformative program and is well respected as an advocate for womenrsquos issues
Nightingale Award of Excellence
This award recognizes an ONA member who during her career has demonstrated innovative strategies to fulfill job responsibilities in her professional role and within the community It recognizes a nurse that consistently surpasses expectations of a professional nurse thus enhancing the image of the nursing profession As well as someone who demonstrates sustained and substantial contribution to the Oklahoma Nurses Association and has served as a role model of consistent excellence in their area of practice This year ONA is honoring three ONA members with the Nightingale Award of Excellence
Christine Thoman MS RN CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Chris Thoman MS RN CNE in her work as Nursing Faculty with Tulsa Community College demonstrates innovative strategies surpasses expectations of a professional nurse demonstrates sustained and substantial contributions to ONA and serves as a role model of consistent excellence in her area of practice Chris has a long history of consistent excellence in practice and education being recognized for leadership in staff development committee contributions and strength in a
variety of clinical practice areas Over more than 30 years of practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator she has influenced thousands of nurses with her quiet behind the scenes actions to promote excellence though diligence attention to detail and kindness to anyone and everyone she encounters
Chris makes good suggestions to improve events newsletters awards and programs She is a team player never grabbing the limelight nor the credit In fact she is reticent to be acknowledged for her contributions Yet when one looks around at a finished product with pride and notices who assisted in the success Chris Thoman is part of the group
Diana Mashburn PhD RN-BC CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Diana Mashburn Assistant Professor at Northeastern State University is being recognized with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Nightingale Award of Excellence As a graduate of Northeastern State Universityrsquos BSN program she was able to transition her undergraduate experience to that of an instructor as she progressed in her own academic aspirations from BSN to MS to PhD She has given numerous presentations which exhibit her commitment to mentoring students professionals and lay people alike on the roles of the nurse and processes for self-care with emphasis on diabetes It is her love for the profession that has driven her to do that little extra to promote the health of the members of Cherokee Nation citizens of Muskogee and surrounding areas along within the State of Oklahoma This was also demonstrated in her dissertation research Self-efficacy Cherokee
Self-Reliance and Adherence to Recommended Self-Care among Cherokee Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Dr Mashburn is a sought after presenter and has shared her expertise at research and other nursing conferences throughout the United States
Her ability to actively participate in the transition of the nursing program at Northeastern State University from a brick and mortar (in person) nursing program to one that allows for total online didactic has facilitated working RNs to move to the next level in their professional development For Dr Mashburn professional development is more than the acquisition of academic degrees it also includes the active participation in the ANAONA These characteristics of professionalism are expressed to every student she teaches or mentors to promote networking both within nursing and in collaboration with other professions within the realm of health care
She believes that nurses must continue learning throughout their lifetime and not allow for stagnation of thought Her love for nursing has been demonstrated through her active service and leadership with the ANAONA in Region 3 and ONA committees She is actively involved in the NLNOLN and Sigma Theta Tau International Zeta Delta Chapter-At-Large
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC is being awarded the Nightingale Award of Excellence by the Oklahoma Nurses
Award Recipients continued on page 12
Connors State College is seeking qualified applicants for the following position
Nursing Instructor Foundations Maladaptive States I amp II
Responsible for the assessment planning implementation (teaching) and evaluation of assigned
course(s) Supervise and evaluate performance of students and adjunct faculty Act as consultant for students in nursing program Advise pre-nursing
students Report to the Division Chair of Nursing and Allied Health
For complete details on job duties and how to apply visit wwwconnorsstateeduemployment
Submit a Connors State College Application cover letter college transcript and current resume via e-mail attachment to cschrconnorsstateeduFax transmittal at (918) 463-6355 or by mail to Human Resources Department Connors State
College 700 College Rd Warner OK 74469 Human Resources contact number 9184636334
Connors State College is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity E-Verify Employer
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201812
Association Karen has served the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma for the past eleven years with her service through the behavioral health department She began her nursing career in 1990 working as a psychiatric nurse at an inpatient facility for ten years She returned to school and obtained her BSN in 2004 In 2006 she earned her MSN and began practicing as a NP Karen has consistently provided excellent care to the mental health patients of the Choctaw Nation Health Services over the last 11 years She implemented the telemental health services at Choctaw Nation Health Service Authority which has allowed more patients to be reached by improving access to services in addition it has increased patient compliance with care
Karen is a lifelong learner and recently earned her DNP She now serves as a preceptor for other nurses earning their DNP Currently she is the president elect of the ONA and has maintained an active membership in the ONA over the years Karen is a member of the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority medical staff
Saint Francis Hospital South ndash Excellence in Workplace Environment
Saint Francis Hospital South is being recognized by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Excellence in the Workplace Environment Award This award is presented to organizations that have developed positive work environments These organizations must have developed an innovative and effective program approach or overall environment that promotes excellent nursing care
creating a positive environment for nurses to work and supports nurses in their practice
Saint Francis Hospital South has provided Excellence in the Workplace by its team focus on preserving the Catholic Heritage The hospital offers its nurses and healthcare workers the opportunity to serve the communities both outside and within the walls of the hospital by participating in food drives the American Heart Associationrsquos Heart Walk and activities such as an Angel Tree that provides Christmas for employees who need a little extra help during the holiday season
Saint Francis Hospital South is the only hospital in Tulsa who has received an A on its report card for four consecutive quarters by Leapfrog as a result of their publicly reported safety and quality measures In clinical quality Saint Francis Hospital South out-ranked the national median and exceeded the top 10th percentile in the nation in Patient Safety and by scoring 100 in clinical measures such as Heart Failure Pneumonia and Acute MI This excellence in safety and quality is a direct result of the commitment and efforts of the professional nurses at South
The team of nurses and healthcare workers at Saint Francis Hospital South is committed to assuring patients have an excellent experience during their stay by focusing on patient and caregiver engagement and communication In doing so the hospital exceeded the national median in 8 out of 10 dimensions of the patient satisfaction survey and received national recognition for patient experience in its Endoscopy Department Saint Francis Hospital South has achieved top performance in a number of nationally recognized rating systems only by first taking care of its nurses and the entire workforce and recognizing the unique talents that each employee brings to the team As a group effort the leaders both formal and informal work collaboratively to provide opportunities to learn and grow and to gain confidence and proficiency in critical skills As Servant Leaders the leadership team understands that it is a leadership duty to create a workplace environment where toxic emotional negativity is not tolerated and where individuals feel empowered to do their best
work South fosters a culture of ownership grounded in the collective observation of the vision values of Saint Francis Health System and by living the mission daily serving patients and taking care of each other
Dr Mark Brandenburg ndash Friend of Nursing Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association is recognizing Dr Mark Brandenburg with the Friend of Nursing Award This award is conferred on non-nurses who have rendered valuable assistance to the nursing profession Their contributions and assistance are of statewide significance to nursing
While at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Dr Brandenburg was Founding Director of the Oklahoma Institute for Disaster and Emergency Medicine and the Founding Residency Program Director for Oklahomarsquos only allopathic emergency medicine residency program Dr Brandenburg has authored over 25 peer-reviewed medical publications three textbook chapters and two infant and child injury prevention books He also has several teaching and research awards to include the OU College of Medicine Faculty Crimson Apple Award for Teaching Excellence and CT Thompson MD Award for Excellence in Trauma Care
Dr Mark Brandenburg has been a leading example of a mentor clinical trainer and friend in a workplace that is a leading environment for burnout employee turnover and provider grief With 25-years of experience in emergency medicine his clinical and emotional support in high-stress roles has been supportive to
Award Recipients continued from page 11
Earn Your BS or MS Degree in Nursing at the University of Central OklahomaPROGRAMS AVAILABLEbull Bachelor of Science Nursing
middot Traditionalmiddot Career Advancement RN to BS
bull Master of Science Nursingmiddot Education or Specialty Focus
bull Associates to Masters of Science
PERSONAL amp FLEXIBLEbull Small classesbull Personalized Degree
Completion Programs
AFFORDABLEbull Competitive Tuitionbull Financial Aid and Scholarships available
QUALITYbull Ranked in the Top 50 Nursing
Programs in the Nation by College Atlas
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 13
maintain his teams physical and emotional well beings Dr Brandenburg has fostered a nurse practitioner friendly workplace and community ensuring his team of physicians and nurse practitioners work hand-in-hand to provide patient-centered collaborative care
He has supported and trusted nurse practitioners working semi-autonomy in his emergency department His interest has gone above and beyond to be interested in research regarding nurse practitioners in rural medicine
For new graduate APRNs Dr Brandenburg provided an extensive orientation process in the emergency department and inpatient services with hands-on skills and soft-skills that will provide lifelong opportunities to allow nurse practitioners to continue to grow as professionals
He strives to promote advancing full practice authority for clinical nurse practitioners in Oklahoma and works to bridge any gaps in barriers between physicians and nurse practitioner relationships
Steve Drabek MD ndash Friend of Nursing
Dr Steven Drabek is being honored by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Friend of Nursing Award Dr Drabek understands the role of an Advanced Practice Nurse and has always been willing to collaborate in a respectful manner He has a passion of caring for patients and putting the patient at the center of hisher
care While the current push for Full Practice Authority has resulted in a few physicians working directly against our cause Dr Drabek accompanied APRNs to the Capitol to speak to legislators in support of our practice He also wrote a letter to the editor in support of full practice authority for APRNs He is truly a friend to all nurses
Dr Drabek is a great compassionate human being and a very dedicated physician He has received a number of awards and recognition including Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants ndash Physician of the Year Award Outstanding Physician Preceptor at the OU Health Science Center and awarded Humanitarian of the year by his community Chamber of Commerce He has clearly dedicated his life to the health care for the citizens of Oklahoma
Connect with us
In preparation for our 2018 expansion Texoma Medical Center is seeking compassionate nurses to join our dynamic team
Please plan to attend our NURSING INTERVIEW FAIR
Tuesday November 28th800 am - 1200 pm and 100 pm - 500 pm
Conference Rooms 1 amp 2 at 5016 South US Hwy 75 Denison TXPlease contact Wendy Chidester at wchidesterthcsorg or 903-416-4050
SeasonalTemporary assignments available starting at $5000hr
Starting December 6th Walk-in-Wednesdays ndash Onsite interviews available 9am ndash 2pm the first Wednesday of every month RNs bull CNAs bull NAs bull PCTs bull MHTs bull all Allied Health positions
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wwwtexomamedicalcenternetPawhuska Hospital Inc is a Critical Access Hospital licensed for 25 beds
Our services include
bull 247 ER Lab Radiologybull Observation AcuteSwingbull Respiratory TherapyPulmonary Therapybull 247 Providers on site
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Pawhuska Hospital Inc is currently looking for qualified and experienced Registered Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses Nurse Aides and Respiratory Therapist
We offer very competitive pay and benefits Benefits include Medical Insurance Dental Vision Life Insurance and 403b Retirement Plan
For inquiries for employment please contact Bradley Fox at bfoxpawhuskahospitalcom or apply online at wwwpawhuskahospitalcomemployment
W W W P A W H U S K A H O S P I T A L C O M
Holiday Greetings from the Board amp Staff of the Oklahoma Nurses Association
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201814
Diane Sears RN MS ONC ndash Ret
Grandpa ldquoThere are too many terminally serious people these days They donrsquot know how to laugh at themselves Life is a lot easier if you can learn to laugh at yourself Grandson But I canrsquot think of anything Irsquove done to laugh about Grandpa Well son that just means yoursquore not doing enough stupid thingsrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 11182009) Nurse ldquoYou said that lsquoYoursquove got a surprise for mersquo Patient Shaking head lsquoYoursquove got something in my eyerdquo Girlfriends talking rdquoI guess you could call it ironicWhatrsquos that I spent last night crying at my laugh linesrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 61010) ldquoBoy Shoe used some pretty cranky works in his editorial today I know He has Irritable Vowel Syndromerdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 12108)
ldquoSigh I wish I knew then what I know now Sigh I wish I knew now what I knew thenrdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 6110) ldquoSometimes I think Irsquod like to live to be a hundred And then I think no maybe itrsquod be better to check out while Irsquom still not a burden to anyone and then I think heck Irsquove always been a burden to someone so why should I stop now And then I think why isnrsquot dinner ready yetrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 92717) New arrival in heaven talking to St Peter ldquoCan I at least answer the emails that came in before people found out I was deadrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 3211) ldquoLife and Death in the 24-hour news cycle era tombstonerdquoRIP Followed the golden rule obeyed the laws never even a hint of a scandal and no one remembers her namerdquo (ldquoNon Sequiturrdquo cartoon Wiley 4211)
Humor In Your EyeldquoMy ancestors were huntergatherers Irsquom more of a surferordererrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 10217) Man shouting to elderly neighbor woman peeking over their shared fence ldquoMrs Krassner stop leaving Mr Krassner on our stepsrdquo a sign is pinned on him that says ldquoPlease take care ofrdquo (ldquoSpeedbumprdquo cartoon Coverly 43017) Children leaving bible class rdquoWe learned the fourth commandment lsquoHumor thy father and thy motherrdquo (ldquoFamily Circusrdquo cartoon Bill Keane Inc 122711) Email InsightsA first-grade school teacher presented each child in her classroom the first half of a well-known proverb You can review the endings
Strike while the bug is close
Itrsquos always darkest before Daylight Savings Time
Donrsquot bite the hand that looks dirty
Love all trust me
An idle mind is the best way to relax
Happy the bride who gets all the presents
Laugh and the whole world laughs with you cry and you have to
blow your nose
If at first you donrsquot succeed get new batteries
Better late than pregnant
You get out of something only what you see in the picture
on the box
When the blind lead the blind get out of the way
A bird in the hand is going to poop on you
As we Surfers know sometimes we have trouble with our computers Yesterday I had a problem so I called Georgie the 11 year old next door whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over Georgie clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem As he was walking away I called after him lsquoSo what was wrong He replied lsquoIt was an ID ten T errorrsquo I didnrsquot want to appear stupid but nonetheless inquired lsquoAn ID ten T error Whatrsquos that In case I need to fix it againrsquo Georgie grinned lsquoHavenrsquot you ever heard of an ID ten T error before lsquoNorsquo I replied lsquoWrite it downrsquo he said lsquoand I think yoursquoll figure it outrsquo So I wrote down ID10T I used to like Georgie A husband and wife had a tiff The wife called up her mom and said ldquoHe fought with me again I am coming to live with yourdquo Mom said ldquoNo darling he must pay for his mistake I am coming to live with yourdquo
Now accepting applications for qualified RNs
Rural tribal 43 bed state-of-the-art facility located in scenic southeastern Oklahoma in Talihina is seeking qualified and energetic
Nursing candidates Choctaw Nation prides itself in providing superior Customer Service Prime candidates must have a strong dedication
to provide unparalleled quality service and product and a real desire to help our Tribal community
Benefits include 401K medical dental optical annual amp sick leave 12 paid holidays Sign on and Referral Bonuses ($1000 RN $600 LPN)
Student Loan Repayment Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship Program Certification Bonuses Float Pay and other incentives offered
Salary based on experience and credentials
For more information contact Gary Lawrence DONat (918) 567-7185 or go to careerschoctawnationcom
LPNs amp RNs ndash Are you passionate about making a positive difference
in the lives of others
Your New Career Starts HereTULSA AND KANSAS OK
For all job postings visit our website atwwwshadowmountainbhscomcareers
Resumeacutes may be submitted directly to Fax (918) 517-3384E-mail kimparnelluhsinccom | In person 6262 S Sheridan
Tulsa OK 74133 or 1013 E 66th Place Tulsa OK 74136
SMBHS offers a complete benefits package for full-time staff including medical dental vision 401k and PTO
$3k Sign-
On Bonus
for FT LPNs
$6k Sign-On Bonus for FT RNs
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 15
Thanks Mr GoffAmy Richards is an Assistant Professor at
Rogers State University She is now a candidate for her PhD in Nursing Research and Education at Oklahoma City University_____________________________________________
When I was in the fifth grade I was taught geography by a stately man named Mr Goff His class wasnrsquot that memorable except for a coloring activity in which we artistically crayoned the continents on a world map What made him memorable to me was the note he gave me to give to my parents
This unexpected note-giving caught me off guard I was a good student who minded my manners raised my hand to speak and turned my work in on time But Mr Goff noticed something in me and wanted to share that something with my parents The envelope he gave to my parents was a thank you note He thanked my Mom and Dad for teaching me manners respect for authority and kindness to classmates I still have the note in my scrapbook forty years later I cherish it
As a nursing educator Irsquod like to take the opportunity to thank my nursing students and the parents who raised them I want to thank the students for being respectful to me even when they donrsquot agree with me I want to thank the students who take the initiative to help a classmate whorsquos struggling and asks nothing in return I appreciate those who take a chance to ask a question in front of 80 other students in class to ensure they understood the directions correctly Thank you students for positive comments such as ldquonice lecture Mrs Richardsrdquo I smile when you pop into my office just to grab a piece of candy and tell me that my chocolate saves lives
I donrsquot have time for eye-rolling nonsensical arguing and having to defend why I added a dosage calculation question to your theory test unannounced Itrsquos not my job to teach you basic manners respect and self-control That was your parentrsquos job and now itrsquos your own choice
So when you patiently wait your turn to speak hold open the door for me when my hands are full or laugh at my old corny jokes thank you And thank you to the parents that raised you_____________________________________________
Marla Peixotto-Smith MSN PhD CNE invites you to contribute to the ldquoEducators Cornerrdquo Please share your lived experiences to marlasmithrsuedu In the near future abstracts with hyperlinks can be sent to share with the educational community
Benedictine Education focuses on the development of the whole personmdashmind body and spirit
St Gregoryrsquos University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution
+ Hybrid courses offering classroom experience and online activities+ Classes meet one night a week for 8 weeks+ Special focus on leadership development critical thinking skills and spirituality+ Generous transfer allowance for credits previously earned+ Complete your BSN in as little as 12 months
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 20188
The Oklahoma Heart Hospital is physician owned and brings world-class medical expertise and compassion to every patient At OHH yoursquoll find a place and a team dedicated exclusively to preventing and treating cardiovascular disease
Oklahoma Heart Hospital founded in 2002 as the first all-digital hospital in the US totally dedicated to hearts Between our 2 campus locations OHH has a combined total of 147 licensed beds Winner of the Press Ganeyreg Award since 2006 and ranked in the top 1 percent nationally since 2003 for patient satisfaction
OHH offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
To apply visit our website wwwokheartcom EOEMFDV
Registered Nurses in Critical Care bull Surgery bull Emergency Department bull Clinic
Employment Opportunities for
South Campus bull 40560833045200 E I-240 Service Rd
Oklahoma City 73135
North Campus amp OHHP bull 40560833044050 W Memorial RdOklahoma City 73120
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 9
2017 AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Oklahoma Nurses Association has three recipients for the 2017 Excellence in Nursing Award This award honors an ONA member who has developed an innovative unique and creative approach utilizing nursing theory and knowledgeskills in any practice setting administration education andor direct patient care These individuals are recognized by peers as role models of consistently high quality in their nursing practice and as one who enhances the image of professional nursing by creating an environment promoting professional autonomy and control over nursing practice
Brenda Nance DNP RN CNE ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
The first recipient is Brenda Nance DNP RN CNE She is an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing She is viewed as a leader in developing innovative learning activities participating in developing academic initiatives and her ability to collaborate with faculty and nurse leaders She has served as a leader in organizations such as the Oklahoma Nurses Association Oklahoma Student Nurse Association and the National Student Nurse Association
bull Worked with a team of nurse leaders at Saint Francis Hospital on its Nurse Residency Program implemented in 2016
bull Assisted in the development of several innovative initiatives including a multi-
course simulation to infuse concepts across courses
bull Introduced the concept of gender-neutral communication and each student experienced a simulation with a standardized patient
bull Served as one of the nursing leads in two interprofessional simulationso child abuse and domestic violence
ando Adverse Childhood Experiences
Carol Rogers PhD RN PHCNS-BC ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
Dr Carol Rogers has been honored with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Excellence in Nursing Award for her creative methods of teaching research and Evidence Based Practice
(EBP) She is an Assistant Professor of Nursing in the undergraduate nursing program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Centerrsquos College of Nursing (OU CON)
bull Passion for improving the health of older adults so they can age in place
bull Serves as an Evidence Based Practice mentor leading nursing students in their senior year to develop and present an evidence based practice poster project at a local conference
bull She shares her knowledge Evidence Based Practice by teaching a monthly Evidence Based Practice Workshop at the Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital
Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
Award Recipients continued on page 10
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Join our team ndash we make a difference
RN Sign-on Bonus $3000
Apply in person or online at rollinghillshospitalcom
1000 Rolling Hills Lane | Ada OK 74820 | 5804363600
or send resume to LaRondaReddickacadiahealthcarecom
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201810
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC System Administrative Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development with INTEGRIS Health with the Excellence in Nursing Award for her impact on nursing excellence at INTEGRIS Health and across the state by increasing patient safety increasing nurse retention providing nurses avenues to practice to their highest capacity recognizing the nurses worth gaining efficiencies of practice and collaborating with academic partners throughout the state
bull Played a large role in Integris Baptist Medical Center achieving Magnet designation and re-designation
bull Supported Integris Canadian Valley Hospital Integris Health Edmond and Integris Southwest Medical Center in achieving the Pathway to Excellence designation
bull Created a system wide EPIC Electronic Health Record training model that increased training efficiency and adoption throughout the INTEGRIS system
bull Created and promoted Clinical Emergency Simulations to increase the bedside nursesrsquo awareness and response for a patient experiencing deterioration
bull Supports and improves the Nursing Recruitment and Retention Programs that engage and retain current nurses and recruit newly licensed and seasoned nurses to INTEGRIS o a nurse resident preceptor model
which allowed INTEGRIS to hire 51 more nurse residents and decreased turnover by 40 in newly licensed nurses who participated as a student
o retention programs have increased the number of national certified nurses by over 100 and BSN percentages by over 15 across the INTEGRIS system
o Advocated for and received salary increases up to 7 for bedside nurses based on the degree held and years of experience
Mary Holter DNP APRN CPNP ndash Nursing Impact on Public Policy
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Mary Holter DMP APRN CPNP Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Fran amp Earl Ziegler College of Nursing with the Nursing Impact on Public Policy Award This award honors the nurse whose activities are above and beyond those of the general nursing community to further the political presence of nursing andor to accomplish positive public policy for the nursing profession
Early on Mary was instrumental in efforts to obtain prescriptive authority for nurse practitioners in the state of Oklahoma
She continues to demonstrate political activism through her engagement in the Oklahoma Nurses Association APRN Practice Group as a speaker on The Future of Nursing Initiatives and through teaching a doctoral level course at the College of Nursing on Health Policy Global to Local
bull Member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Associates task force that focused on the development of prescriptive authority for pediatric nurse practitioners
bull Founder of the Association of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners (OANP)
bull Attended meetings of the Oklahoma Health Care Improvement Plan and the Oklahoma State Innovation Model representing APRNs
bull Convener of the APRN Work Group and ONFIRE bringing together representatives
APRN organizations in order to work together for Full Practice Authority for advanced practice nurses
Su An Arnn Phipps PhD RN ndash Nursing Research Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Su An Arnn Phipps with the Nursing Research Award This award honors a nurse who has made a significant impact on nursing practice through the use of research as a basis for practice innovation Significant impact on nursing practice means that the nurse has contributed to the creation of new nursing knowledge through research findings and has improved or created a plan for improving clinical nursing practice andor patient outcomes in response to the findings
In addition to multiple awards for educational and research excellence she is most known for the development and direction of the Healthy Women Health Futures (HWHF) program which is the direct result of research and evidence based practice This groundbreaking program addresses the significant need in Tulsa County to impact the health of women and families It is for non-pregnant women of childbearing age who have children enrolled at participating Early Childhood Education Centers
bull Women residing in Tulsa County are at higher risk of experiencing a stillbirth or fetal loss premature birth andor death of their child before one year of age than most other women in Oklahoma or the nation
bull It offers women who are able to have children health education provided by RNs and low or no cost medical emotional vision and dental services through community partners
Award Recipients continued from page 9
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 11
bull Honored with The Women of the Year Pinnacle Award given in partnership between the YWCA and the Mayorrsquos Commission on the Status of Women
Although recently retired from her educational role she continues as Program Director for this transformative program and is well respected as an advocate for womenrsquos issues
Nightingale Award of Excellence
This award recognizes an ONA member who during her career has demonstrated innovative strategies to fulfill job responsibilities in her professional role and within the community It recognizes a nurse that consistently surpasses expectations of a professional nurse thus enhancing the image of the nursing profession As well as someone who demonstrates sustained and substantial contribution to the Oklahoma Nurses Association and has served as a role model of consistent excellence in their area of practice This year ONA is honoring three ONA members with the Nightingale Award of Excellence
Christine Thoman MS RN CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Chris Thoman MS RN CNE in her work as Nursing Faculty with Tulsa Community College demonstrates innovative strategies surpasses expectations of a professional nurse demonstrates sustained and substantial contributions to ONA and serves as a role model of consistent excellence in her area of practice Chris has a long history of consistent excellence in practice and education being recognized for leadership in staff development committee contributions and strength in a
variety of clinical practice areas Over more than 30 years of practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator she has influenced thousands of nurses with her quiet behind the scenes actions to promote excellence though diligence attention to detail and kindness to anyone and everyone she encounters
Chris makes good suggestions to improve events newsletters awards and programs She is a team player never grabbing the limelight nor the credit In fact she is reticent to be acknowledged for her contributions Yet when one looks around at a finished product with pride and notices who assisted in the success Chris Thoman is part of the group
Diana Mashburn PhD RN-BC CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Diana Mashburn Assistant Professor at Northeastern State University is being recognized with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Nightingale Award of Excellence As a graduate of Northeastern State Universityrsquos BSN program she was able to transition her undergraduate experience to that of an instructor as she progressed in her own academic aspirations from BSN to MS to PhD She has given numerous presentations which exhibit her commitment to mentoring students professionals and lay people alike on the roles of the nurse and processes for self-care with emphasis on diabetes It is her love for the profession that has driven her to do that little extra to promote the health of the members of Cherokee Nation citizens of Muskogee and surrounding areas along within the State of Oklahoma This was also demonstrated in her dissertation research Self-efficacy Cherokee
Self-Reliance and Adherence to Recommended Self-Care among Cherokee Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Dr Mashburn is a sought after presenter and has shared her expertise at research and other nursing conferences throughout the United States
Her ability to actively participate in the transition of the nursing program at Northeastern State University from a brick and mortar (in person) nursing program to one that allows for total online didactic has facilitated working RNs to move to the next level in their professional development For Dr Mashburn professional development is more than the acquisition of academic degrees it also includes the active participation in the ANAONA These characteristics of professionalism are expressed to every student she teaches or mentors to promote networking both within nursing and in collaboration with other professions within the realm of health care
She believes that nurses must continue learning throughout their lifetime and not allow for stagnation of thought Her love for nursing has been demonstrated through her active service and leadership with the ANAONA in Region 3 and ONA committees She is actively involved in the NLNOLN and Sigma Theta Tau International Zeta Delta Chapter-At-Large
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC is being awarded the Nightingale Award of Excellence by the Oklahoma Nurses
Award Recipients continued on page 12
Connors State College is seeking qualified applicants for the following position
Nursing Instructor Foundations Maladaptive States I amp II
Responsible for the assessment planning implementation (teaching) and evaluation of assigned
course(s) Supervise and evaluate performance of students and adjunct faculty Act as consultant for students in nursing program Advise pre-nursing
students Report to the Division Chair of Nursing and Allied Health
For complete details on job duties and how to apply visit wwwconnorsstateeduemployment
Submit a Connors State College Application cover letter college transcript and current resume via e-mail attachment to cschrconnorsstateeduFax transmittal at (918) 463-6355 or by mail to Human Resources Department Connors State
College 700 College Rd Warner OK 74469 Human Resources contact number 9184636334
Connors State College is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity E-Verify Employer
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201812
Association Karen has served the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma for the past eleven years with her service through the behavioral health department She began her nursing career in 1990 working as a psychiatric nurse at an inpatient facility for ten years She returned to school and obtained her BSN in 2004 In 2006 she earned her MSN and began practicing as a NP Karen has consistently provided excellent care to the mental health patients of the Choctaw Nation Health Services over the last 11 years She implemented the telemental health services at Choctaw Nation Health Service Authority which has allowed more patients to be reached by improving access to services in addition it has increased patient compliance with care
Karen is a lifelong learner and recently earned her DNP She now serves as a preceptor for other nurses earning their DNP Currently she is the president elect of the ONA and has maintained an active membership in the ONA over the years Karen is a member of the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority medical staff
Saint Francis Hospital South ndash Excellence in Workplace Environment
Saint Francis Hospital South is being recognized by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Excellence in the Workplace Environment Award This award is presented to organizations that have developed positive work environments These organizations must have developed an innovative and effective program approach or overall environment that promotes excellent nursing care
creating a positive environment for nurses to work and supports nurses in their practice
Saint Francis Hospital South has provided Excellence in the Workplace by its team focus on preserving the Catholic Heritage The hospital offers its nurses and healthcare workers the opportunity to serve the communities both outside and within the walls of the hospital by participating in food drives the American Heart Associationrsquos Heart Walk and activities such as an Angel Tree that provides Christmas for employees who need a little extra help during the holiday season
Saint Francis Hospital South is the only hospital in Tulsa who has received an A on its report card for four consecutive quarters by Leapfrog as a result of their publicly reported safety and quality measures In clinical quality Saint Francis Hospital South out-ranked the national median and exceeded the top 10th percentile in the nation in Patient Safety and by scoring 100 in clinical measures such as Heart Failure Pneumonia and Acute MI This excellence in safety and quality is a direct result of the commitment and efforts of the professional nurses at South
The team of nurses and healthcare workers at Saint Francis Hospital South is committed to assuring patients have an excellent experience during their stay by focusing on patient and caregiver engagement and communication In doing so the hospital exceeded the national median in 8 out of 10 dimensions of the patient satisfaction survey and received national recognition for patient experience in its Endoscopy Department Saint Francis Hospital South has achieved top performance in a number of nationally recognized rating systems only by first taking care of its nurses and the entire workforce and recognizing the unique talents that each employee brings to the team As a group effort the leaders both formal and informal work collaboratively to provide opportunities to learn and grow and to gain confidence and proficiency in critical skills As Servant Leaders the leadership team understands that it is a leadership duty to create a workplace environment where toxic emotional negativity is not tolerated and where individuals feel empowered to do their best
work South fosters a culture of ownership grounded in the collective observation of the vision values of Saint Francis Health System and by living the mission daily serving patients and taking care of each other
Dr Mark Brandenburg ndash Friend of Nursing Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association is recognizing Dr Mark Brandenburg with the Friend of Nursing Award This award is conferred on non-nurses who have rendered valuable assistance to the nursing profession Their contributions and assistance are of statewide significance to nursing
While at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Dr Brandenburg was Founding Director of the Oklahoma Institute for Disaster and Emergency Medicine and the Founding Residency Program Director for Oklahomarsquos only allopathic emergency medicine residency program Dr Brandenburg has authored over 25 peer-reviewed medical publications three textbook chapters and two infant and child injury prevention books He also has several teaching and research awards to include the OU College of Medicine Faculty Crimson Apple Award for Teaching Excellence and CT Thompson MD Award for Excellence in Trauma Care
Dr Mark Brandenburg has been a leading example of a mentor clinical trainer and friend in a workplace that is a leading environment for burnout employee turnover and provider grief With 25-years of experience in emergency medicine his clinical and emotional support in high-stress roles has been supportive to
Award Recipients continued from page 11
Earn Your BS or MS Degree in Nursing at the University of Central OklahomaPROGRAMS AVAILABLEbull Bachelor of Science Nursing
middot Traditionalmiddot Career Advancement RN to BS
bull Master of Science Nursingmiddot Education or Specialty Focus
bull Associates to Masters of Science
PERSONAL amp FLEXIBLEbull Small classesbull Personalized Degree
Completion Programs
AFFORDABLEbull Competitive Tuitionbull Financial Aid and Scholarships available
QUALITYbull Ranked in the Top 50 Nursing
Programs in the Nation by College Atlas
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 13
maintain his teams physical and emotional well beings Dr Brandenburg has fostered a nurse practitioner friendly workplace and community ensuring his team of physicians and nurse practitioners work hand-in-hand to provide patient-centered collaborative care
He has supported and trusted nurse practitioners working semi-autonomy in his emergency department His interest has gone above and beyond to be interested in research regarding nurse practitioners in rural medicine
For new graduate APRNs Dr Brandenburg provided an extensive orientation process in the emergency department and inpatient services with hands-on skills and soft-skills that will provide lifelong opportunities to allow nurse practitioners to continue to grow as professionals
He strives to promote advancing full practice authority for clinical nurse practitioners in Oklahoma and works to bridge any gaps in barriers between physicians and nurse practitioner relationships
Steve Drabek MD ndash Friend of Nursing
Dr Steven Drabek is being honored by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Friend of Nursing Award Dr Drabek understands the role of an Advanced Practice Nurse and has always been willing to collaborate in a respectful manner He has a passion of caring for patients and putting the patient at the center of hisher
care While the current push for Full Practice Authority has resulted in a few physicians working directly against our cause Dr Drabek accompanied APRNs to the Capitol to speak to legislators in support of our practice He also wrote a letter to the editor in support of full practice authority for APRNs He is truly a friend to all nurses
Dr Drabek is a great compassionate human being and a very dedicated physician He has received a number of awards and recognition including Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants ndash Physician of the Year Award Outstanding Physician Preceptor at the OU Health Science Center and awarded Humanitarian of the year by his community Chamber of Commerce He has clearly dedicated his life to the health care for the citizens of Oklahoma
Connect with us
In preparation for our 2018 expansion Texoma Medical Center is seeking compassionate nurses to join our dynamic team
Please plan to attend our NURSING INTERVIEW FAIR
Tuesday November 28th800 am - 1200 pm and 100 pm - 500 pm
Conference Rooms 1 amp 2 at 5016 South US Hwy 75 Denison TXPlease contact Wendy Chidester at wchidesterthcsorg or 903-416-4050
SeasonalTemporary assignments available starting at $5000hr
Starting December 6th Walk-in-Wednesdays ndash Onsite interviews available 9am ndash 2pm the first Wednesday of every month RNs bull CNAs bull NAs bull PCTs bull MHTs bull all Allied Health positions
ldquoThe best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of othersrdquo -Mahatma Gandhi
wwwtexomamedicalcenternetPawhuska Hospital Inc is a Critical Access Hospital licensed for 25 beds
Our services include
bull 247 ER Lab Radiologybull Observation AcuteSwingbull Respiratory TherapyPulmonary Therapybull 247 Providers on site
bull Social and Geriatric Psych Servicesbull Chronic Wound Care Managementbull PT ST and OT Servicesbull IV Infusion Therapy
Pawhuska Hospital Inc is currently looking for qualified and experienced Registered Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses Nurse Aides and Respiratory Therapist
We offer very competitive pay and benefits Benefits include Medical Insurance Dental Vision Life Insurance and 403b Retirement Plan
For inquiries for employment please contact Bradley Fox at bfoxpawhuskahospitalcom or apply online at wwwpawhuskahospitalcomemployment
W W W P A W H U S K A H O S P I T A L C O M
Holiday Greetings from the Board amp Staff of the Oklahoma Nurses Association
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201814
Diane Sears RN MS ONC ndash Ret
Grandpa ldquoThere are too many terminally serious people these days They donrsquot know how to laugh at themselves Life is a lot easier if you can learn to laugh at yourself Grandson But I canrsquot think of anything Irsquove done to laugh about Grandpa Well son that just means yoursquore not doing enough stupid thingsrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 11182009) Nurse ldquoYou said that lsquoYoursquove got a surprise for mersquo Patient Shaking head lsquoYoursquove got something in my eyerdquo Girlfriends talking rdquoI guess you could call it ironicWhatrsquos that I spent last night crying at my laugh linesrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 61010) ldquoBoy Shoe used some pretty cranky works in his editorial today I know He has Irritable Vowel Syndromerdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 12108)
ldquoSigh I wish I knew then what I know now Sigh I wish I knew now what I knew thenrdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 6110) ldquoSometimes I think Irsquod like to live to be a hundred And then I think no maybe itrsquod be better to check out while Irsquom still not a burden to anyone and then I think heck Irsquove always been a burden to someone so why should I stop now And then I think why isnrsquot dinner ready yetrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 92717) New arrival in heaven talking to St Peter ldquoCan I at least answer the emails that came in before people found out I was deadrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 3211) ldquoLife and Death in the 24-hour news cycle era tombstonerdquoRIP Followed the golden rule obeyed the laws never even a hint of a scandal and no one remembers her namerdquo (ldquoNon Sequiturrdquo cartoon Wiley 4211)
Humor In Your EyeldquoMy ancestors were huntergatherers Irsquom more of a surferordererrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 10217) Man shouting to elderly neighbor woman peeking over their shared fence ldquoMrs Krassner stop leaving Mr Krassner on our stepsrdquo a sign is pinned on him that says ldquoPlease take care ofrdquo (ldquoSpeedbumprdquo cartoon Coverly 43017) Children leaving bible class rdquoWe learned the fourth commandment lsquoHumor thy father and thy motherrdquo (ldquoFamily Circusrdquo cartoon Bill Keane Inc 122711) Email InsightsA first-grade school teacher presented each child in her classroom the first half of a well-known proverb You can review the endings
Strike while the bug is close
Itrsquos always darkest before Daylight Savings Time
Donrsquot bite the hand that looks dirty
Love all trust me
An idle mind is the best way to relax
Happy the bride who gets all the presents
Laugh and the whole world laughs with you cry and you have to
blow your nose
If at first you donrsquot succeed get new batteries
Better late than pregnant
You get out of something only what you see in the picture
on the box
When the blind lead the blind get out of the way
A bird in the hand is going to poop on you
As we Surfers know sometimes we have trouble with our computers Yesterday I had a problem so I called Georgie the 11 year old next door whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over Georgie clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem As he was walking away I called after him lsquoSo what was wrong He replied lsquoIt was an ID ten T errorrsquo I didnrsquot want to appear stupid but nonetheless inquired lsquoAn ID ten T error Whatrsquos that In case I need to fix it againrsquo Georgie grinned lsquoHavenrsquot you ever heard of an ID ten T error before lsquoNorsquo I replied lsquoWrite it downrsquo he said lsquoand I think yoursquoll figure it outrsquo So I wrote down ID10T I used to like Georgie A husband and wife had a tiff The wife called up her mom and said ldquoHe fought with me again I am coming to live with yourdquo Mom said ldquoNo darling he must pay for his mistake I am coming to live with yourdquo
Now accepting applications for qualified RNs
Rural tribal 43 bed state-of-the-art facility located in scenic southeastern Oklahoma in Talihina is seeking qualified and energetic
Nursing candidates Choctaw Nation prides itself in providing superior Customer Service Prime candidates must have a strong dedication
to provide unparalleled quality service and product and a real desire to help our Tribal community
Benefits include 401K medical dental optical annual amp sick leave 12 paid holidays Sign on and Referral Bonuses ($1000 RN $600 LPN)
Student Loan Repayment Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship Program Certification Bonuses Float Pay and other incentives offered
Salary based on experience and credentials
For more information contact Gary Lawrence DONat (918) 567-7185 or go to careerschoctawnationcom
LPNs amp RNs ndash Are you passionate about making a positive difference
in the lives of others
Your New Career Starts HereTULSA AND KANSAS OK
For all job postings visit our website atwwwshadowmountainbhscomcareers
Resumeacutes may be submitted directly to Fax (918) 517-3384E-mail kimparnelluhsinccom | In person 6262 S Sheridan
Tulsa OK 74133 or 1013 E 66th Place Tulsa OK 74136
SMBHS offers a complete benefits package for full-time staff including medical dental vision 401k and PTO
$3k Sign-
On Bonus
for FT LPNs
$6k Sign-On Bonus for FT RNs
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 15
Thanks Mr GoffAmy Richards is an Assistant Professor at
Rogers State University She is now a candidate for her PhD in Nursing Research and Education at Oklahoma City University_____________________________________________
When I was in the fifth grade I was taught geography by a stately man named Mr Goff His class wasnrsquot that memorable except for a coloring activity in which we artistically crayoned the continents on a world map What made him memorable to me was the note he gave me to give to my parents
This unexpected note-giving caught me off guard I was a good student who minded my manners raised my hand to speak and turned my work in on time But Mr Goff noticed something in me and wanted to share that something with my parents The envelope he gave to my parents was a thank you note He thanked my Mom and Dad for teaching me manners respect for authority and kindness to classmates I still have the note in my scrapbook forty years later I cherish it
As a nursing educator Irsquod like to take the opportunity to thank my nursing students and the parents who raised them I want to thank the students for being respectful to me even when they donrsquot agree with me I want to thank the students who take the initiative to help a classmate whorsquos struggling and asks nothing in return I appreciate those who take a chance to ask a question in front of 80 other students in class to ensure they understood the directions correctly Thank you students for positive comments such as ldquonice lecture Mrs Richardsrdquo I smile when you pop into my office just to grab a piece of candy and tell me that my chocolate saves lives
I donrsquot have time for eye-rolling nonsensical arguing and having to defend why I added a dosage calculation question to your theory test unannounced Itrsquos not my job to teach you basic manners respect and self-control That was your parentrsquos job and now itrsquos your own choice
So when you patiently wait your turn to speak hold open the door for me when my hands are full or laugh at my old corny jokes thank you And thank you to the parents that raised you_____________________________________________
Marla Peixotto-Smith MSN PhD CNE invites you to contribute to the ldquoEducators Cornerrdquo Please share your lived experiences to marlasmithrsuedu In the near future abstracts with hyperlinks can be sent to share with the educational community
John Merkey HRC Oklahoma City405-606-6902jjmerkeyselectmedicalcom
Are you an RN
bull Advance your career within the fast-growth healthcare industry
bull Benefit from a Spirit-empowered approach to care giving
bull Complete your degree while balancing your work and family commitments
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LEARN MORE
onlineoruedu Or call toll-free800-678-8876
Earn your BSN online
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 20188
The Oklahoma Heart Hospital is physician owned and brings world-class medical expertise and compassion to every patient At OHH yoursquoll find a place and a team dedicated exclusively to preventing and treating cardiovascular disease
Oklahoma Heart Hospital founded in 2002 as the first all-digital hospital in the US totally dedicated to hearts Between our 2 campus locations OHH has a combined total of 147 licensed beds Winner of the Press Ganeyreg Award since 2006 and ranked in the top 1 percent nationally since 2003 for patient satisfaction
OHH offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
To apply visit our website wwwokheartcom EOEMFDV
Registered Nurses in Critical Care bull Surgery bull Emergency Department bull Clinic
Employment Opportunities for
South Campus bull 40560833045200 E I-240 Service Rd
Oklahoma City 73135
North Campus amp OHHP bull 40560833044050 W Memorial RdOklahoma City 73120
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 9
2017 AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Oklahoma Nurses Association has three recipients for the 2017 Excellence in Nursing Award This award honors an ONA member who has developed an innovative unique and creative approach utilizing nursing theory and knowledgeskills in any practice setting administration education andor direct patient care These individuals are recognized by peers as role models of consistently high quality in their nursing practice and as one who enhances the image of professional nursing by creating an environment promoting professional autonomy and control over nursing practice
Brenda Nance DNP RN CNE ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
The first recipient is Brenda Nance DNP RN CNE She is an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing She is viewed as a leader in developing innovative learning activities participating in developing academic initiatives and her ability to collaborate with faculty and nurse leaders She has served as a leader in organizations such as the Oklahoma Nurses Association Oklahoma Student Nurse Association and the National Student Nurse Association
bull Worked with a team of nurse leaders at Saint Francis Hospital on its Nurse Residency Program implemented in 2016
bull Assisted in the development of several innovative initiatives including a multi-
course simulation to infuse concepts across courses
bull Introduced the concept of gender-neutral communication and each student experienced a simulation with a standardized patient
bull Served as one of the nursing leads in two interprofessional simulationso child abuse and domestic violence
ando Adverse Childhood Experiences
Carol Rogers PhD RN PHCNS-BC ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
Dr Carol Rogers has been honored with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Excellence in Nursing Award for her creative methods of teaching research and Evidence Based Practice
(EBP) She is an Assistant Professor of Nursing in the undergraduate nursing program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Centerrsquos College of Nursing (OU CON)
bull Passion for improving the health of older adults so they can age in place
bull Serves as an Evidence Based Practice mentor leading nursing students in their senior year to develop and present an evidence based practice poster project at a local conference
bull She shares her knowledge Evidence Based Practice by teaching a monthly Evidence Based Practice Workshop at the Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital
Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
Award Recipients continued on page 10
Wersquore hiring RNs amp LPNs
Join our team ndash we make a difference
RN Sign-on Bonus $3000
Apply in person or online at rollinghillshospitalcom
1000 Rolling Hills Lane | Ada OK 74820 | 5804363600
or send resume to LaRondaReddickacadiahealthcarecom
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201810
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC System Administrative Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development with INTEGRIS Health with the Excellence in Nursing Award for her impact on nursing excellence at INTEGRIS Health and across the state by increasing patient safety increasing nurse retention providing nurses avenues to practice to their highest capacity recognizing the nurses worth gaining efficiencies of practice and collaborating with academic partners throughout the state
bull Played a large role in Integris Baptist Medical Center achieving Magnet designation and re-designation
bull Supported Integris Canadian Valley Hospital Integris Health Edmond and Integris Southwest Medical Center in achieving the Pathway to Excellence designation
bull Created a system wide EPIC Electronic Health Record training model that increased training efficiency and adoption throughout the INTEGRIS system
bull Created and promoted Clinical Emergency Simulations to increase the bedside nursesrsquo awareness and response for a patient experiencing deterioration
bull Supports and improves the Nursing Recruitment and Retention Programs that engage and retain current nurses and recruit newly licensed and seasoned nurses to INTEGRIS o a nurse resident preceptor model
which allowed INTEGRIS to hire 51 more nurse residents and decreased turnover by 40 in newly licensed nurses who participated as a student
o retention programs have increased the number of national certified nurses by over 100 and BSN percentages by over 15 across the INTEGRIS system
o Advocated for and received salary increases up to 7 for bedside nurses based on the degree held and years of experience
Mary Holter DNP APRN CPNP ndash Nursing Impact on Public Policy
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Mary Holter DMP APRN CPNP Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Fran amp Earl Ziegler College of Nursing with the Nursing Impact on Public Policy Award This award honors the nurse whose activities are above and beyond those of the general nursing community to further the political presence of nursing andor to accomplish positive public policy for the nursing profession
Early on Mary was instrumental in efforts to obtain prescriptive authority for nurse practitioners in the state of Oklahoma
She continues to demonstrate political activism through her engagement in the Oklahoma Nurses Association APRN Practice Group as a speaker on The Future of Nursing Initiatives and through teaching a doctoral level course at the College of Nursing on Health Policy Global to Local
bull Member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Associates task force that focused on the development of prescriptive authority for pediatric nurse practitioners
bull Founder of the Association of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners (OANP)
bull Attended meetings of the Oklahoma Health Care Improvement Plan and the Oklahoma State Innovation Model representing APRNs
bull Convener of the APRN Work Group and ONFIRE bringing together representatives
APRN organizations in order to work together for Full Practice Authority for advanced practice nurses
Su An Arnn Phipps PhD RN ndash Nursing Research Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Su An Arnn Phipps with the Nursing Research Award This award honors a nurse who has made a significant impact on nursing practice through the use of research as a basis for practice innovation Significant impact on nursing practice means that the nurse has contributed to the creation of new nursing knowledge through research findings and has improved or created a plan for improving clinical nursing practice andor patient outcomes in response to the findings
In addition to multiple awards for educational and research excellence she is most known for the development and direction of the Healthy Women Health Futures (HWHF) program which is the direct result of research and evidence based practice This groundbreaking program addresses the significant need in Tulsa County to impact the health of women and families It is for non-pregnant women of childbearing age who have children enrolled at participating Early Childhood Education Centers
bull Women residing in Tulsa County are at higher risk of experiencing a stillbirth or fetal loss premature birth andor death of their child before one year of age than most other women in Oklahoma or the nation
bull It offers women who are able to have children health education provided by RNs and low or no cost medical emotional vision and dental services through community partners
Award Recipients continued from page 9
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 11
bull Honored with The Women of the Year Pinnacle Award given in partnership between the YWCA and the Mayorrsquos Commission on the Status of Women
Although recently retired from her educational role she continues as Program Director for this transformative program and is well respected as an advocate for womenrsquos issues
Nightingale Award of Excellence
This award recognizes an ONA member who during her career has demonstrated innovative strategies to fulfill job responsibilities in her professional role and within the community It recognizes a nurse that consistently surpasses expectations of a professional nurse thus enhancing the image of the nursing profession As well as someone who demonstrates sustained and substantial contribution to the Oklahoma Nurses Association and has served as a role model of consistent excellence in their area of practice This year ONA is honoring three ONA members with the Nightingale Award of Excellence
Christine Thoman MS RN CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Chris Thoman MS RN CNE in her work as Nursing Faculty with Tulsa Community College demonstrates innovative strategies surpasses expectations of a professional nurse demonstrates sustained and substantial contributions to ONA and serves as a role model of consistent excellence in her area of practice Chris has a long history of consistent excellence in practice and education being recognized for leadership in staff development committee contributions and strength in a
variety of clinical practice areas Over more than 30 years of practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator she has influenced thousands of nurses with her quiet behind the scenes actions to promote excellence though diligence attention to detail and kindness to anyone and everyone she encounters
Chris makes good suggestions to improve events newsletters awards and programs She is a team player never grabbing the limelight nor the credit In fact she is reticent to be acknowledged for her contributions Yet when one looks around at a finished product with pride and notices who assisted in the success Chris Thoman is part of the group
Diana Mashburn PhD RN-BC CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Diana Mashburn Assistant Professor at Northeastern State University is being recognized with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Nightingale Award of Excellence As a graduate of Northeastern State Universityrsquos BSN program she was able to transition her undergraduate experience to that of an instructor as she progressed in her own academic aspirations from BSN to MS to PhD She has given numerous presentations which exhibit her commitment to mentoring students professionals and lay people alike on the roles of the nurse and processes for self-care with emphasis on diabetes It is her love for the profession that has driven her to do that little extra to promote the health of the members of Cherokee Nation citizens of Muskogee and surrounding areas along within the State of Oklahoma This was also demonstrated in her dissertation research Self-efficacy Cherokee
Self-Reliance and Adherence to Recommended Self-Care among Cherokee Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Dr Mashburn is a sought after presenter and has shared her expertise at research and other nursing conferences throughout the United States
Her ability to actively participate in the transition of the nursing program at Northeastern State University from a brick and mortar (in person) nursing program to one that allows for total online didactic has facilitated working RNs to move to the next level in their professional development For Dr Mashburn professional development is more than the acquisition of academic degrees it also includes the active participation in the ANAONA These characteristics of professionalism are expressed to every student she teaches or mentors to promote networking both within nursing and in collaboration with other professions within the realm of health care
She believes that nurses must continue learning throughout their lifetime and not allow for stagnation of thought Her love for nursing has been demonstrated through her active service and leadership with the ANAONA in Region 3 and ONA committees She is actively involved in the NLNOLN and Sigma Theta Tau International Zeta Delta Chapter-At-Large
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC is being awarded the Nightingale Award of Excellence by the Oklahoma Nurses
Award Recipients continued on page 12
Connors State College is seeking qualified applicants for the following position
Nursing Instructor Foundations Maladaptive States I amp II
Responsible for the assessment planning implementation (teaching) and evaluation of assigned
course(s) Supervise and evaluate performance of students and adjunct faculty Act as consultant for students in nursing program Advise pre-nursing
students Report to the Division Chair of Nursing and Allied Health
For complete details on job duties and how to apply visit wwwconnorsstateeduemployment
Submit a Connors State College Application cover letter college transcript and current resume via e-mail attachment to cschrconnorsstateeduFax transmittal at (918) 463-6355 or by mail to Human Resources Department Connors State
College 700 College Rd Warner OK 74469 Human Resources contact number 9184636334
Connors State College is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity E-Verify Employer
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201812
Association Karen has served the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma for the past eleven years with her service through the behavioral health department She began her nursing career in 1990 working as a psychiatric nurse at an inpatient facility for ten years She returned to school and obtained her BSN in 2004 In 2006 she earned her MSN and began practicing as a NP Karen has consistently provided excellent care to the mental health patients of the Choctaw Nation Health Services over the last 11 years She implemented the telemental health services at Choctaw Nation Health Service Authority which has allowed more patients to be reached by improving access to services in addition it has increased patient compliance with care
Karen is a lifelong learner and recently earned her DNP She now serves as a preceptor for other nurses earning their DNP Currently she is the president elect of the ONA and has maintained an active membership in the ONA over the years Karen is a member of the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority medical staff
Saint Francis Hospital South ndash Excellence in Workplace Environment
Saint Francis Hospital South is being recognized by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Excellence in the Workplace Environment Award This award is presented to organizations that have developed positive work environments These organizations must have developed an innovative and effective program approach or overall environment that promotes excellent nursing care
creating a positive environment for nurses to work and supports nurses in their practice
Saint Francis Hospital South has provided Excellence in the Workplace by its team focus on preserving the Catholic Heritage The hospital offers its nurses and healthcare workers the opportunity to serve the communities both outside and within the walls of the hospital by participating in food drives the American Heart Associationrsquos Heart Walk and activities such as an Angel Tree that provides Christmas for employees who need a little extra help during the holiday season
Saint Francis Hospital South is the only hospital in Tulsa who has received an A on its report card for four consecutive quarters by Leapfrog as a result of their publicly reported safety and quality measures In clinical quality Saint Francis Hospital South out-ranked the national median and exceeded the top 10th percentile in the nation in Patient Safety and by scoring 100 in clinical measures such as Heart Failure Pneumonia and Acute MI This excellence in safety and quality is a direct result of the commitment and efforts of the professional nurses at South
The team of nurses and healthcare workers at Saint Francis Hospital South is committed to assuring patients have an excellent experience during their stay by focusing on patient and caregiver engagement and communication In doing so the hospital exceeded the national median in 8 out of 10 dimensions of the patient satisfaction survey and received national recognition for patient experience in its Endoscopy Department Saint Francis Hospital South has achieved top performance in a number of nationally recognized rating systems only by first taking care of its nurses and the entire workforce and recognizing the unique talents that each employee brings to the team As a group effort the leaders both formal and informal work collaboratively to provide opportunities to learn and grow and to gain confidence and proficiency in critical skills As Servant Leaders the leadership team understands that it is a leadership duty to create a workplace environment where toxic emotional negativity is not tolerated and where individuals feel empowered to do their best
work South fosters a culture of ownership grounded in the collective observation of the vision values of Saint Francis Health System and by living the mission daily serving patients and taking care of each other
Dr Mark Brandenburg ndash Friend of Nursing Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association is recognizing Dr Mark Brandenburg with the Friend of Nursing Award This award is conferred on non-nurses who have rendered valuable assistance to the nursing profession Their contributions and assistance are of statewide significance to nursing
While at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Dr Brandenburg was Founding Director of the Oklahoma Institute for Disaster and Emergency Medicine and the Founding Residency Program Director for Oklahomarsquos only allopathic emergency medicine residency program Dr Brandenburg has authored over 25 peer-reviewed medical publications three textbook chapters and two infant and child injury prevention books He also has several teaching and research awards to include the OU College of Medicine Faculty Crimson Apple Award for Teaching Excellence and CT Thompson MD Award for Excellence in Trauma Care
Dr Mark Brandenburg has been a leading example of a mentor clinical trainer and friend in a workplace that is a leading environment for burnout employee turnover and provider grief With 25-years of experience in emergency medicine his clinical and emotional support in high-stress roles has been supportive to
Award Recipients continued from page 11
Earn Your BS or MS Degree in Nursing at the University of Central OklahomaPROGRAMS AVAILABLEbull Bachelor of Science Nursing
middot Traditionalmiddot Career Advancement RN to BS
bull Master of Science Nursingmiddot Education or Specialty Focus
bull Associates to Masters of Science
PERSONAL amp FLEXIBLEbull Small classesbull Personalized Degree
Completion Programs
AFFORDABLEbull Competitive Tuitionbull Financial Aid and Scholarships available
QUALITYbull Ranked in the Top 50 Nursing
Programs in the Nation by College Atlas
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 13
maintain his teams physical and emotional well beings Dr Brandenburg has fostered a nurse practitioner friendly workplace and community ensuring his team of physicians and nurse practitioners work hand-in-hand to provide patient-centered collaborative care
He has supported and trusted nurse practitioners working semi-autonomy in his emergency department His interest has gone above and beyond to be interested in research regarding nurse practitioners in rural medicine
For new graduate APRNs Dr Brandenburg provided an extensive orientation process in the emergency department and inpatient services with hands-on skills and soft-skills that will provide lifelong opportunities to allow nurse practitioners to continue to grow as professionals
He strives to promote advancing full practice authority for clinical nurse practitioners in Oklahoma and works to bridge any gaps in barriers between physicians and nurse practitioner relationships
Steve Drabek MD ndash Friend of Nursing
Dr Steven Drabek is being honored by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Friend of Nursing Award Dr Drabek understands the role of an Advanced Practice Nurse and has always been willing to collaborate in a respectful manner He has a passion of caring for patients and putting the patient at the center of hisher
care While the current push for Full Practice Authority has resulted in a few physicians working directly against our cause Dr Drabek accompanied APRNs to the Capitol to speak to legislators in support of our practice He also wrote a letter to the editor in support of full practice authority for APRNs He is truly a friend to all nurses
Dr Drabek is a great compassionate human being and a very dedicated physician He has received a number of awards and recognition including Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants ndash Physician of the Year Award Outstanding Physician Preceptor at the OU Health Science Center and awarded Humanitarian of the year by his community Chamber of Commerce He has clearly dedicated his life to the health care for the citizens of Oklahoma
Connect with us
In preparation for our 2018 expansion Texoma Medical Center is seeking compassionate nurses to join our dynamic team
Please plan to attend our NURSING INTERVIEW FAIR
Tuesday November 28th800 am - 1200 pm and 100 pm - 500 pm
Conference Rooms 1 amp 2 at 5016 South US Hwy 75 Denison TXPlease contact Wendy Chidester at wchidesterthcsorg or 903-416-4050
SeasonalTemporary assignments available starting at $5000hr
Starting December 6th Walk-in-Wednesdays ndash Onsite interviews available 9am ndash 2pm the first Wednesday of every month RNs bull CNAs bull NAs bull PCTs bull MHTs bull all Allied Health positions
ldquoThe best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of othersrdquo -Mahatma Gandhi
wwwtexomamedicalcenternetPawhuska Hospital Inc is a Critical Access Hospital licensed for 25 beds
Our services include
bull 247 ER Lab Radiologybull Observation AcuteSwingbull Respiratory TherapyPulmonary Therapybull 247 Providers on site
bull Social and Geriatric Psych Servicesbull Chronic Wound Care Managementbull PT ST and OT Servicesbull IV Infusion Therapy
Pawhuska Hospital Inc is currently looking for qualified and experienced Registered Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses Nurse Aides and Respiratory Therapist
We offer very competitive pay and benefits Benefits include Medical Insurance Dental Vision Life Insurance and 403b Retirement Plan
For inquiries for employment please contact Bradley Fox at bfoxpawhuskahospitalcom or apply online at wwwpawhuskahospitalcomemployment
W W W P A W H U S K A H O S P I T A L C O M
Holiday Greetings from the Board amp Staff of the Oklahoma Nurses Association
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201814
Diane Sears RN MS ONC ndash Ret
Grandpa ldquoThere are too many terminally serious people these days They donrsquot know how to laugh at themselves Life is a lot easier if you can learn to laugh at yourself Grandson But I canrsquot think of anything Irsquove done to laugh about Grandpa Well son that just means yoursquore not doing enough stupid thingsrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 11182009) Nurse ldquoYou said that lsquoYoursquove got a surprise for mersquo Patient Shaking head lsquoYoursquove got something in my eyerdquo Girlfriends talking rdquoI guess you could call it ironicWhatrsquos that I spent last night crying at my laugh linesrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 61010) ldquoBoy Shoe used some pretty cranky works in his editorial today I know He has Irritable Vowel Syndromerdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 12108)
ldquoSigh I wish I knew then what I know now Sigh I wish I knew now what I knew thenrdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 6110) ldquoSometimes I think Irsquod like to live to be a hundred And then I think no maybe itrsquod be better to check out while Irsquom still not a burden to anyone and then I think heck Irsquove always been a burden to someone so why should I stop now And then I think why isnrsquot dinner ready yetrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 92717) New arrival in heaven talking to St Peter ldquoCan I at least answer the emails that came in before people found out I was deadrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 3211) ldquoLife and Death in the 24-hour news cycle era tombstonerdquoRIP Followed the golden rule obeyed the laws never even a hint of a scandal and no one remembers her namerdquo (ldquoNon Sequiturrdquo cartoon Wiley 4211)
Humor In Your EyeldquoMy ancestors were huntergatherers Irsquom more of a surferordererrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 10217) Man shouting to elderly neighbor woman peeking over their shared fence ldquoMrs Krassner stop leaving Mr Krassner on our stepsrdquo a sign is pinned on him that says ldquoPlease take care ofrdquo (ldquoSpeedbumprdquo cartoon Coverly 43017) Children leaving bible class rdquoWe learned the fourth commandment lsquoHumor thy father and thy motherrdquo (ldquoFamily Circusrdquo cartoon Bill Keane Inc 122711) Email InsightsA first-grade school teacher presented each child in her classroom the first half of a well-known proverb You can review the endings
Strike while the bug is close
Itrsquos always darkest before Daylight Savings Time
Donrsquot bite the hand that looks dirty
Love all trust me
An idle mind is the best way to relax
Happy the bride who gets all the presents
Laugh and the whole world laughs with you cry and you have to
blow your nose
If at first you donrsquot succeed get new batteries
Better late than pregnant
You get out of something only what you see in the picture
on the box
When the blind lead the blind get out of the way
A bird in the hand is going to poop on you
As we Surfers know sometimes we have trouble with our computers Yesterday I had a problem so I called Georgie the 11 year old next door whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over Georgie clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem As he was walking away I called after him lsquoSo what was wrong He replied lsquoIt was an ID ten T errorrsquo I didnrsquot want to appear stupid but nonetheless inquired lsquoAn ID ten T error Whatrsquos that In case I need to fix it againrsquo Georgie grinned lsquoHavenrsquot you ever heard of an ID ten T error before lsquoNorsquo I replied lsquoWrite it downrsquo he said lsquoand I think yoursquoll figure it outrsquo So I wrote down ID10T I used to like Georgie A husband and wife had a tiff The wife called up her mom and said ldquoHe fought with me again I am coming to live with yourdquo Mom said ldquoNo darling he must pay for his mistake I am coming to live with yourdquo
Now accepting applications for qualified RNs
Rural tribal 43 bed state-of-the-art facility located in scenic southeastern Oklahoma in Talihina is seeking qualified and energetic
Nursing candidates Choctaw Nation prides itself in providing superior Customer Service Prime candidates must have a strong dedication
to provide unparalleled quality service and product and a real desire to help our Tribal community
Benefits include 401K medical dental optical annual amp sick leave 12 paid holidays Sign on and Referral Bonuses ($1000 RN $600 LPN)
Student Loan Repayment Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship Program Certification Bonuses Float Pay and other incentives offered
Salary based on experience and credentials
For more information contact Gary Lawrence DONat (918) 567-7185 or go to careerschoctawnationcom
LPNs amp RNs ndash Are you passionate about making a positive difference
in the lives of others
Your New Career Starts HereTULSA AND KANSAS OK
For all job postings visit our website atwwwshadowmountainbhscomcareers
Resumeacutes may be submitted directly to Fax (918) 517-3384E-mail kimparnelluhsinccom | In person 6262 S Sheridan
Tulsa OK 74133 or 1013 E 66th Place Tulsa OK 74136
SMBHS offers a complete benefits package for full-time staff including medical dental vision 401k and PTO
$3k Sign-
On Bonus
for FT LPNs
$6k Sign-On Bonus for FT RNs
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 15
Thanks Mr GoffAmy Richards is an Assistant Professor at
Rogers State University She is now a candidate for her PhD in Nursing Research and Education at Oklahoma City University_____________________________________________
When I was in the fifth grade I was taught geography by a stately man named Mr Goff His class wasnrsquot that memorable except for a coloring activity in which we artistically crayoned the continents on a world map What made him memorable to me was the note he gave me to give to my parents
This unexpected note-giving caught me off guard I was a good student who minded my manners raised my hand to speak and turned my work in on time But Mr Goff noticed something in me and wanted to share that something with my parents The envelope he gave to my parents was a thank you note He thanked my Mom and Dad for teaching me manners respect for authority and kindness to classmates I still have the note in my scrapbook forty years later I cherish it
As a nursing educator Irsquod like to take the opportunity to thank my nursing students and the parents who raised them I want to thank the students for being respectful to me even when they donrsquot agree with me I want to thank the students who take the initiative to help a classmate whorsquos struggling and asks nothing in return I appreciate those who take a chance to ask a question in front of 80 other students in class to ensure they understood the directions correctly Thank you students for positive comments such as ldquonice lecture Mrs Richardsrdquo I smile when you pop into my office just to grab a piece of candy and tell me that my chocolate saves lives
I donrsquot have time for eye-rolling nonsensical arguing and having to defend why I added a dosage calculation question to your theory test unannounced Itrsquos not my job to teach you basic manners respect and self-control That was your parentrsquos job and now itrsquos your own choice
So when you patiently wait your turn to speak hold open the door for me when my hands are full or laugh at my old corny jokes thank you And thank you to the parents that raised you_____________________________________________
Marla Peixotto-Smith MSN PhD CNE invites you to contribute to the ldquoEducators Cornerrdquo Please share your lived experiences to marlasmithrsuedu In the near future abstracts with hyperlinks can be sent to share with the educational community
John Merkey HRC Oklahoma City405-606-6902jjmerkeyselectmedicalcom
Are you an RN
bull Advance your career within the fast-growth healthcare industry
bull Benefit from a Spirit-empowered approach to care giving
bull Complete your degree while balancing your work and family commitments
bull Earn a CCNE accredited bachelorrsquos degree
LEARN MORE
onlineoruedu Or call toll-free800-678-8876
Earn your BSN online
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 9
2017 AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Oklahoma Nurses Association has three recipients for the 2017 Excellence in Nursing Award This award honors an ONA member who has developed an innovative unique and creative approach utilizing nursing theory and knowledgeskills in any practice setting administration education andor direct patient care These individuals are recognized by peers as role models of consistently high quality in their nursing practice and as one who enhances the image of professional nursing by creating an environment promoting professional autonomy and control over nursing practice
Brenda Nance DNP RN CNE ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
The first recipient is Brenda Nance DNP RN CNE She is an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing She is viewed as a leader in developing innovative learning activities participating in developing academic initiatives and her ability to collaborate with faculty and nurse leaders She has served as a leader in organizations such as the Oklahoma Nurses Association Oklahoma Student Nurse Association and the National Student Nurse Association
bull Worked with a team of nurse leaders at Saint Francis Hospital on its Nurse Residency Program implemented in 2016
bull Assisted in the development of several innovative initiatives including a multi-
course simulation to infuse concepts across courses
bull Introduced the concept of gender-neutral communication and each student experienced a simulation with a standardized patient
bull Served as one of the nursing leads in two interprofessional simulationso child abuse and domestic violence
ando Adverse Childhood Experiences
Carol Rogers PhD RN PHCNS-BC ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
Dr Carol Rogers has been honored with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Excellence in Nursing Award for her creative methods of teaching research and Evidence Based Practice
(EBP) She is an Assistant Professor of Nursing in the undergraduate nursing program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Centerrsquos College of Nursing (OU CON)
bull Passion for improving the health of older adults so they can age in place
bull Serves as an Evidence Based Practice mentor leading nursing students in their senior year to develop and present an evidence based practice poster project at a local conference
bull She shares her knowledge Evidence Based Practice by teaching a monthly Evidence Based Practice Workshop at the Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital
Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC ndash Excellence in Nursing Award
Award Recipients continued on page 10
Wersquore hiring RNs amp LPNs
Join our team ndash we make a difference
RN Sign-on Bonus $3000
Apply in person or online at rollinghillshospitalcom
1000 Rolling Hills Lane | Ada OK 74820 | 5804363600
or send resume to LaRondaReddickacadiahealthcarecom
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201810
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC System Administrative Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development with INTEGRIS Health with the Excellence in Nursing Award for her impact on nursing excellence at INTEGRIS Health and across the state by increasing patient safety increasing nurse retention providing nurses avenues to practice to their highest capacity recognizing the nurses worth gaining efficiencies of practice and collaborating with academic partners throughout the state
bull Played a large role in Integris Baptist Medical Center achieving Magnet designation and re-designation
bull Supported Integris Canadian Valley Hospital Integris Health Edmond and Integris Southwest Medical Center in achieving the Pathway to Excellence designation
bull Created a system wide EPIC Electronic Health Record training model that increased training efficiency and adoption throughout the INTEGRIS system
bull Created and promoted Clinical Emergency Simulations to increase the bedside nursesrsquo awareness and response for a patient experiencing deterioration
bull Supports and improves the Nursing Recruitment and Retention Programs that engage and retain current nurses and recruit newly licensed and seasoned nurses to INTEGRIS o a nurse resident preceptor model
which allowed INTEGRIS to hire 51 more nurse residents and decreased turnover by 40 in newly licensed nurses who participated as a student
o retention programs have increased the number of national certified nurses by over 100 and BSN percentages by over 15 across the INTEGRIS system
o Advocated for and received salary increases up to 7 for bedside nurses based on the degree held and years of experience
Mary Holter DNP APRN CPNP ndash Nursing Impact on Public Policy
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Mary Holter DMP APRN CPNP Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Fran amp Earl Ziegler College of Nursing with the Nursing Impact on Public Policy Award This award honors the nurse whose activities are above and beyond those of the general nursing community to further the political presence of nursing andor to accomplish positive public policy for the nursing profession
Early on Mary was instrumental in efforts to obtain prescriptive authority for nurse practitioners in the state of Oklahoma
She continues to demonstrate political activism through her engagement in the Oklahoma Nurses Association APRN Practice Group as a speaker on The Future of Nursing Initiatives and through teaching a doctoral level course at the College of Nursing on Health Policy Global to Local
bull Member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Associates task force that focused on the development of prescriptive authority for pediatric nurse practitioners
bull Founder of the Association of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners (OANP)
bull Attended meetings of the Oklahoma Health Care Improvement Plan and the Oklahoma State Innovation Model representing APRNs
bull Convener of the APRN Work Group and ONFIRE bringing together representatives
APRN organizations in order to work together for Full Practice Authority for advanced practice nurses
Su An Arnn Phipps PhD RN ndash Nursing Research Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Su An Arnn Phipps with the Nursing Research Award This award honors a nurse who has made a significant impact on nursing practice through the use of research as a basis for practice innovation Significant impact on nursing practice means that the nurse has contributed to the creation of new nursing knowledge through research findings and has improved or created a plan for improving clinical nursing practice andor patient outcomes in response to the findings
In addition to multiple awards for educational and research excellence she is most known for the development and direction of the Healthy Women Health Futures (HWHF) program which is the direct result of research and evidence based practice This groundbreaking program addresses the significant need in Tulsa County to impact the health of women and families It is for non-pregnant women of childbearing age who have children enrolled at participating Early Childhood Education Centers
bull Women residing in Tulsa County are at higher risk of experiencing a stillbirth or fetal loss premature birth andor death of their child before one year of age than most other women in Oklahoma or the nation
bull It offers women who are able to have children health education provided by RNs and low or no cost medical emotional vision and dental services through community partners
Award Recipients continued from page 9
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 11
bull Honored with The Women of the Year Pinnacle Award given in partnership between the YWCA and the Mayorrsquos Commission on the Status of Women
Although recently retired from her educational role she continues as Program Director for this transformative program and is well respected as an advocate for womenrsquos issues
Nightingale Award of Excellence
This award recognizes an ONA member who during her career has demonstrated innovative strategies to fulfill job responsibilities in her professional role and within the community It recognizes a nurse that consistently surpasses expectations of a professional nurse thus enhancing the image of the nursing profession As well as someone who demonstrates sustained and substantial contribution to the Oklahoma Nurses Association and has served as a role model of consistent excellence in their area of practice This year ONA is honoring three ONA members with the Nightingale Award of Excellence
Christine Thoman MS RN CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Chris Thoman MS RN CNE in her work as Nursing Faculty with Tulsa Community College demonstrates innovative strategies surpasses expectations of a professional nurse demonstrates sustained and substantial contributions to ONA and serves as a role model of consistent excellence in her area of practice Chris has a long history of consistent excellence in practice and education being recognized for leadership in staff development committee contributions and strength in a
variety of clinical practice areas Over more than 30 years of practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator she has influenced thousands of nurses with her quiet behind the scenes actions to promote excellence though diligence attention to detail and kindness to anyone and everyone she encounters
Chris makes good suggestions to improve events newsletters awards and programs She is a team player never grabbing the limelight nor the credit In fact she is reticent to be acknowledged for her contributions Yet when one looks around at a finished product with pride and notices who assisted in the success Chris Thoman is part of the group
Diana Mashburn PhD RN-BC CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Diana Mashburn Assistant Professor at Northeastern State University is being recognized with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Nightingale Award of Excellence As a graduate of Northeastern State Universityrsquos BSN program she was able to transition her undergraduate experience to that of an instructor as she progressed in her own academic aspirations from BSN to MS to PhD She has given numerous presentations which exhibit her commitment to mentoring students professionals and lay people alike on the roles of the nurse and processes for self-care with emphasis on diabetes It is her love for the profession that has driven her to do that little extra to promote the health of the members of Cherokee Nation citizens of Muskogee and surrounding areas along within the State of Oklahoma This was also demonstrated in her dissertation research Self-efficacy Cherokee
Self-Reliance and Adherence to Recommended Self-Care among Cherokee Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Dr Mashburn is a sought after presenter and has shared her expertise at research and other nursing conferences throughout the United States
Her ability to actively participate in the transition of the nursing program at Northeastern State University from a brick and mortar (in person) nursing program to one that allows for total online didactic has facilitated working RNs to move to the next level in their professional development For Dr Mashburn professional development is more than the acquisition of academic degrees it also includes the active participation in the ANAONA These characteristics of professionalism are expressed to every student she teaches or mentors to promote networking both within nursing and in collaboration with other professions within the realm of health care
She believes that nurses must continue learning throughout their lifetime and not allow for stagnation of thought Her love for nursing has been demonstrated through her active service and leadership with the ANAONA in Region 3 and ONA committees She is actively involved in the NLNOLN and Sigma Theta Tau International Zeta Delta Chapter-At-Large
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC is being awarded the Nightingale Award of Excellence by the Oklahoma Nurses
Award Recipients continued on page 12
Connors State College is seeking qualified applicants for the following position
Nursing Instructor Foundations Maladaptive States I amp II
Responsible for the assessment planning implementation (teaching) and evaluation of assigned
course(s) Supervise and evaluate performance of students and adjunct faculty Act as consultant for students in nursing program Advise pre-nursing
students Report to the Division Chair of Nursing and Allied Health
For complete details on job duties and how to apply visit wwwconnorsstateeduemployment
Submit a Connors State College Application cover letter college transcript and current resume via e-mail attachment to cschrconnorsstateeduFax transmittal at (918) 463-6355 or by mail to Human Resources Department Connors State
College 700 College Rd Warner OK 74469 Human Resources contact number 9184636334
Connors State College is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity E-Verify Employer
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201812
Association Karen has served the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma for the past eleven years with her service through the behavioral health department She began her nursing career in 1990 working as a psychiatric nurse at an inpatient facility for ten years She returned to school and obtained her BSN in 2004 In 2006 she earned her MSN and began practicing as a NP Karen has consistently provided excellent care to the mental health patients of the Choctaw Nation Health Services over the last 11 years She implemented the telemental health services at Choctaw Nation Health Service Authority which has allowed more patients to be reached by improving access to services in addition it has increased patient compliance with care
Karen is a lifelong learner and recently earned her DNP She now serves as a preceptor for other nurses earning their DNP Currently she is the president elect of the ONA and has maintained an active membership in the ONA over the years Karen is a member of the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority medical staff
Saint Francis Hospital South ndash Excellence in Workplace Environment
Saint Francis Hospital South is being recognized by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Excellence in the Workplace Environment Award This award is presented to organizations that have developed positive work environments These organizations must have developed an innovative and effective program approach or overall environment that promotes excellent nursing care
creating a positive environment for nurses to work and supports nurses in their practice
Saint Francis Hospital South has provided Excellence in the Workplace by its team focus on preserving the Catholic Heritage The hospital offers its nurses and healthcare workers the opportunity to serve the communities both outside and within the walls of the hospital by participating in food drives the American Heart Associationrsquos Heart Walk and activities such as an Angel Tree that provides Christmas for employees who need a little extra help during the holiday season
Saint Francis Hospital South is the only hospital in Tulsa who has received an A on its report card for four consecutive quarters by Leapfrog as a result of their publicly reported safety and quality measures In clinical quality Saint Francis Hospital South out-ranked the national median and exceeded the top 10th percentile in the nation in Patient Safety and by scoring 100 in clinical measures such as Heart Failure Pneumonia and Acute MI This excellence in safety and quality is a direct result of the commitment and efforts of the professional nurses at South
The team of nurses and healthcare workers at Saint Francis Hospital South is committed to assuring patients have an excellent experience during their stay by focusing on patient and caregiver engagement and communication In doing so the hospital exceeded the national median in 8 out of 10 dimensions of the patient satisfaction survey and received national recognition for patient experience in its Endoscopy Department Saint Francis Hospital South has achieved top performance in a number of nationally recognized rating systems only by first taking care of its nurses and the entire workforce and recognizing the unique talents that each employee brings to the team As a group effort the leaders both formal and informal work collaboratively to provide opportunities to learn and grow and to gain confidence and proficiency in critical skills As Servant Leaders the leadership team understands that it is a leadership duty to create a workplace environment where toxic emotional negativity is not tolerated and where individuals feel empowered to do their best
work South fosters a culture of ownership grounded in the collective observation of the vision values of Saint Francis Health System and by living the mission daily serving patients and taking care of each other
Dr Mark Brandenburg ndash Friend of Nursing Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association is recognizing Dr Mark Brandenburg with the Friend of Nursing Award This award is conferred on non-nurses who have rendered valuable assistance to the nursing profession Their contributions and assistance are of statewide significance to nursing
While at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Dr Brandenburg was Founding Director of the Oklahoma Institute for Disaster and Emergency Medicine and the Founding Residency Program Director for Oklahomarsquos only allopathic emergency medicine residency program Dr Brandenburg has authored over 25 peer-reviewed medical publications three textbook chapters and two infant and child injury prevention books He also has several teaching and research awards to include the OU College of Medicine Faculty Crimson Apple Award for Teaching Excellence and CT Thompson MD Award for Excellence in Trauma Care
Dr Mark Brandenburg has been a leading example of a mentor clinical trainer and friend in a workplace that is a leading environment for burnout employee turnover and provider grief With 25-years of experience in emergency medicine his clinical and emotional support in high-stress roles has been supportive to
Award Recipients continued from page 11
Earn Your BS or MS Degree in Nursing at the University of Central OklahomaPROGRAMS AVAILABLEbull Bachelor of Science Nursing
middot Traditionalmiddot Career Advancement RN to BS
bull Master of Science Nursingmiddot Education or Specialty Focus
bull Associates to Masters of Science
PERSONAL amp FLEXIBLEbull Small classesbull Personalized Degree
Completion Programs
AFFORDABLEbull Competitive Tuitionbull Financial Aid and Scholarships available
QUALITYbull Ranked in the Top 50 Nursing
Programs in the Nation by College Atlas
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 13
maintain his teams physical and emotional well beings Dr Brandenburg has fostered a nurse practitioner friendly workplace and community ensuring his team of physicians and nurse practitioners work hand-in-hand to provide patient-centered collaborative care
He has supported and trusted nurse practitioners working semi-autonomy in his emergency department His interest has gone above and beyond to be interested in research regarding nurse practitioners in rural medicine
For new graduate APRNs Dr Brandenburg provided an extensive orientation process in the emergency department and inpatient services with hands-on skills and soft-skills that will provide lifelong opportunities to allow nurse practitioners to continue to grow as professionals
He strives to promote advancing full practice authority for clinical nurse practitioners in Oklahoma and works to bridge any gaps in barriers between physicians and nurse practitioner relationships
Steve Drabek MD ndash Friend of Nursing
Dr Steven Drabek is being honored by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Friend of Nursing Award Dr Drabek understands the role of an Advanced Practice Nurse and has always been willing to collaborate in a respectful manner He has a passion of caring for patients and putting the patient at the center of hisher
care While the current push for Full Practice Authority has resulted in a few physicians working directly against our cause Dr Drabek accompanied APRNs to the Capitol to speak to legislators in support of our practice He also wrote a letter to the editor in support of full practice authority for APRNs He is truly a friend to all nurses
Dr Drabek is a great compassionate human being and a very dedicated physician He has received a number of awards and recognition including Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants ndash Physician of the Year Award Outstanding Physician Preceptor at the OU Health Science Center and awarded Humanitarian of the year by his community Chamber of Commerce He has clearly dedicated his life to the health care for the citizens of Oklahoma
Connect with us
In preparation for our 2018 expansion Texoma Medical Center is seeking compassionate nurses to join our dynamic team
Please plan to attend our NURSING INTERVIEW FAIR
Tuesday November 28th800 am - 1200 pm and 100 pm - 500 pm
Conference Rooms 1 amp 2 at 5016 South US Hwy 75 Denison TXPlease contact Wendy Chidester at wchidesterthcsorg or 903-416-4050
SeasonalTemporary assignments available starting at $5000hr
Starting December 6th Walk-in-Wednesdays ndash Onsite interviews available 9am ndash 2pm the first Wednesday of every month RNs bull CNAs bull NAs bull PCTs bull MHTs bull all Allied Health positions
ldquoThe best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of othersrdquo -Mahatma Gandhi
wwwtexomamedicalcenternetPawhuska Hospital Inc is a Critical Access Hospital licensed for 25 beds
Our services include
bull 247 ER Lab Radiologybull Observation AcuteSwingbull Respiratory TherapyPulmonary Therapybull 247 Providers on site
bull Social and Geriatric Psych Servicesbull Chronic Wound Care Managementbull PT ST and OT Servicesbull IV Infusion Therapy
Pawhuska Hospital Inc is currently looking for qualified and experienced Registered Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses Nurse Aides and Respiratory Therapist
We offer very competitive pay and benefits Benefits include Medical Insurance Dental Vision Life Insurance and 403b Retirement Plan
For inquiries for employment please contact Bradley Fox at bfoxpawhuskahospitalcom or apply online at wwwpawhuskahospitalcomemployment
W W W P A W H U S K A H O S P I T A L C O M
Holiday Greetings from the Board amp Staff of the Oklahoma Nurses Association
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201814
Diane Sears RN MS ONC ndash Ret
Grandpa ldquoThere are too many terminally serious people these days They donrsquot know how to laugh at themselves Life is a lot easier if you can learn to laugh at yourself Grandson But I canrsquot think of anything Irsquove done to laugh about Grandpa Well son that just means yoursquore not doing enough stupid thingsrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 11182009) Nurse ldquoYou said that lsquoYoursquove got a surprise for mersquo Patient Shaking head lsquoYoursquove got something in my eyerdquo Girlfriends talking rdquoI guess you could call it ironicWhatrsquos that I spent last night crying at my laugh linesrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 61010) ldquoBoy Shoe used some pretty cranky works in his editorial today I know He has Irritable Vowel Syndromerdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 12108)
ldquoSigh I wish I knew then what I know now Sigh I wish I knew now what I knew thenrdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 6110) ldquoSometimes I think Irsquod like to live to be a hundred And then I think no maybe itrsquod be better to check out while Irsquom still not a burden to anyone and then I think heck Irsquove always been a burden to someone so why should I stop now And then I think why isnrsquot dinner ready yetrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 92717) New arrival in heaven talking to St Peter ldquoCan I at least answer the emails that came in before people found out I was deadrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 3211) ldquoLife and Death in the 24-hour news cycle era tombstonerdquoRIP Followed the golden rule obeyed the laws never even a hint of a scandal and no one remembers her namerdquo (ldquoNon Sequiturrdquo cartoon Wiley 4211)
Humor In Your EyeldquoMy ancestors were huntergatherers Irsquom more of a surferordererrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 10217) Man shouting to elderly neighbor woman peeking over their shared fence ldquoMrs Krassner stop leaving Mr Krassner on our stepsrdquo a sign is pinned on him that says ldquoPlease take care ofrdquo (ldquoSpeedbumprdquo cartoon Coverly 43017) Children leaving bible class rdquoWe learned the fourth commandment lsquoHumor thy father and thy motherrdquo (ldquoFamily Circusrdquo cartoon Bill Keane Inc 122711) Email InsightsA first-grade school teacher presented each child in her classroom the first half of a well-known proverb You can review the endings
Strike while the bug is close
Itrsquos always darkest before Daylight Savings Time
Donrsquot bite the hand that looks dirty
Love all trust me
An idle mind is the best way to relax
Happy the bride who gets all the presents
Laugh and the whole world laughs with you cry and you have to
blow your nose
If at first you donrsquot succeed get new batteries
Better late than pregnant
You get out of something only what you see in the picture
on the box
When the blind lead the blind get out of the way
A bird in the hand is going to poop on you
As we Surfers know sometimes we have trouble with our computers Yesterday I had a problem so I called Georgie the 11 year old next door whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over Georgie clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem As he was walking away I called after him lsquoSo what was wrong He replied lsquoIt was an ID ten T errorrsquo I didnrsquot want to appear stupid but nonetheless inquired lsquoAn ID ten T error Whatrsquos that In case I need to fix it againrsquo Georgie grinned lsquoHavenrsquot you ever heard of an ID ten T error before lsquoNorsquo I replied lsquoWrite it downrsquo he said lsquoand I think yoursquoll figure it outrsquo So I wrote down ID10T I used to like Georgie A husband and wife had a tiff The wife called up her mom and said ldquoHe fought with me again I am coming to live with yourdquo Mom said ldquoNo darling he must pay for his mistake I am coming to live with yourdquo
Now accepting applications for qualified RNs
Rural tribal 43 bed state-of-the-art facility located in scenic southeastern Oklahoma in Talihina is seeking qualified and energetic
Nursing candidates Choctaw Nation prides itself in providing superior Customer Service Prime candidates must have a strong dedication
to provide unparalleled quality service and product and a real desire to help our Tribal community
Benefits include 401K medical dental optical annual amp sick leave 12 paid holidays Sign on and Referral Bonuses ($1000 RN $600 LPN)
Student Loan Repayment Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship Program Certification Bonuses Float Pay and other incentives offered
Salary based on experience and credentials
For more information contact Gary Lawrence DONat (918) 567-7185 or go to careerschoctawnationcom
LPNs amp RNs ndash Are you passionate about making a positive difference
in the lives of others
Your New Career Starts HereTULSA AND KANSAS OK
For all job postings visit our website atwwwshadowmountainbhscomcareers
Resumeacutes may be submitted directly to Fax (918) 517-3384E-mail kimparnelluhsinccom | In person 6262 S Sheridan
Tulsa OK 74133 or 1013 E 66th Place Tulsa OK 74136
SMBHS offers a complete benefits package for full-time staff including medical dental vision 401k and PTO
$3k Sign-
On Bonus
for FT LPNs
$6k Sign-On Bonus for FT RNs
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 15
Thanks Mr GoffAmy Richards is an Assistant Professor at
Rogers State University She is now a candidate for her PhD in Nursing Research and Education at Oklahoma City University_____________________________________________
When I was in the fifth grade I was taught geography by a stately man named Mr Goff His class wasnrsquot that memorable except for a coloring activity in which we artistically crayoned the continents on a world map What made him memorable to me was the note he gave me to give to my parents
This unexpected note-giving caught me off guard I was a good student who minded my manners raised my hand to speak and turned my work in on time But Mr Goff noticed something in me and wanted to share that something with my parents The envelope he gave to my parents was a thank you note He thanked my Mom and Dad for teaching me manners respect for authority and kindness to classmates I still have the note in my scrapbook forty years later I cherish it
As a nursing educator Irsquod like to take the opportunity to thank my nursing students and the parents who raised them I want to thank the students for being respectful to me even when they donrsquot agree with me I want to thank the students who take the initiative to help a classmate whorsquos struggling and asks nothing in return I appreciate those who take a chance to ask a question in front of 80 other students in class to ensure they understood the directions correctly Thank you students for positive comments such as ldquonice lecture Mrs Richardsrdquo I smile when you pop into my office just to grab a piece of candy and tell me that my chocolate saves lives
I donrsquot have time for eye-rolling nonsensical arguing and having to defend why I added a dosage calculation question to your theory test unannounced Itrsquos not my job to teach you basic manners respect and self-control That was your parentrsquos job and now itrsquos your own choice
So when you patiently wait your turn to speak hold open the door for me when my hands are full or laugh at my old corny jokes thank you And thank you to the parents that raised you_____________________________________________
Marla Peixotto-Smith MSN PhD CNE invites you to contribute to the ldquoEducators Cornerrdquo Please share your lived experiences to marlasmithrsuedu In the near future abstracts with hyperlinks can be sent to share with the educational community
John Merkey HRC Oklahoma City405-606-6902jjmerkeyselectmedicalcom
Are you an RN
bull Advance your career within the fast-growth healthcare industry
bull Benefit from a Spirit-empowered approach to care giving
bull Complete your degree while balancing your work and family commitments
bull Earn a CCNE accredited bachelorrsquos degree
LEARN MORE
onlineoruedu Or call toll-free800-678-8876
Earn your BSN online
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201810
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Lisa Rother MHA BSN RN-BC System Administrative Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development with INTEGRIS Health with the Excellence in Nursing Award for her impact on nursing excellence at INTEGRIS Health and across the state by increasing patient safety increasing nurse retention providing nurses avenues to practice to their highest capacity recognizing the nurses worth gaining efficiencies of practice and collaborating with academic partners throughout the state
bull Played a large role in Integris Baptist Medical Center achieving Magnet designation and re-designation
bull Supported Integris Canadian Valley Hospital Integris Health Edmond and Integris Southwest Medical Center in achieving the Pathway to Excellence designation
bull Created a system wide EPIC Electronic Health Record training model that increased training efficiency and adoption throughout the INTEGRIS system
bull Created and promoted Clinical Emergency Simulations to increase the bedside nursesrsquo awareness and response for a patient experiencing deterioration
bull Supports and improves the Nursing Recruitment and Retention Programs that engage and retain current nurses and recruit newly licensed and seasoned nurses to INTEGRIS o a nurse resident preceptor model
which allowed INTEGRIS to hire 51 more nurse residents and decreased turnover by 40 in newly licensed nurses who participated as a student
o retention programs have increased the number of national certified nurses by over 100 and BSN percentages by over 15 across the INTEGRIS system
o Advocated for and received salary increases up to 7 for bedside nurses based on the degree held and years of experience
Mary Holter DNP APRN CPNP ndash Nursing Impact on Public Policy
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Mary Holter DMP APRN CPNP Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Fran amp Earl Ziegler College of Nursing with the Nursing Impact on Public Policy Award This award honors the nurse whose activities are above and beyond those of the general nursing community to further the political presence of nursing andor to accomplish positive public policy for the nursing profession
Early on Mary was instrumental in efforts to obtain prescriptive authority for nurse practitioners in the state of Oklahoma
She continues to demonstrate political activism through her engagement in the Oklahoma Nurses Association APRN Practice Group as a speaker on The Future of Nursing Initiatives and through teaching a doctoral level course at the College of Nursing on Health Policy Global to Local
bull Member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Associates task force that focused on the development of prescriptive authority for pediatric nurse practitioners
bull Founder of the Association of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners (OANP)
bull Attended meetings of the Oklahoma Health Care Improvement Plan and the Oklahoma State Innovation Model representing APRNs
bull Convener of the APRN Work Group and ONFIRE bringing together representatives
APRN organizations in order to work together for Full Practice Authority for advanced practice nurses
Su An Arnn Phipps PhD RN ndash Nursing Research Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association recognizes Su An Arnn Phipps with the Nursing Research Award This award honors a nurse who has made a significant impact on nursing practice through the use of research as a basis for practice innovation Significant impact on nursing practice means that the nurse has contributed to the creation of new nursing knowledge through research findings and has improved or created a plan for improving clinical nursing practice andor patient outcomes in response to the findings
In addition to multiple awards for educational and research excellence she is most known for the development and direction of the Healthy Women Health Futures (HWHF) program which is the direct result of research and evidence based practice This groundbreaking program addresses the significant need in Tulsa County to impact the health of women and families It is for non-pregnant women of childbearing age who have children enrolled at participating Early Childhood Education Centers
bull Women residing in Tulsa County are at higher risk of experiencing a stillbirth or fetal loss premature birth andor death of their child before one year of age than most other women in Oklahoma or the nation
bull It offers women who are able to have children health education provided by RNs and low or no cost medical emotional vision and dental services through community partners
Award Recipients continued from page 9
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 11
bull Honored with The Women of the Year Pinnacle Award given in partnership between the YWCA and the Mayorrsquos Commission on the Status of Women
Although recently retired from her educational role she continues as Program Director for this transformative program and is well respected as an advocate for womenrsquos issues
Nightingale Award of Excellence
This award recognizes an ONA member who during her career has demonstrated innovative strategies to fulfill job responsibilities in her professional role and within the community It recognizes a nurse that consistently surpasses expectations of a professional nurse thus enhancing the image of the nursing profession As well as someone who demonstrates sustained and substantial contribution to the Oklahoma Nurses Association and has served as a role model of consistent excellence in their area of practice This year ONA is honoring three ONA members with the Nightingale Award of Excellence
Christine Thoman MS RN CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Chris Thoman MS RN CNE in her work as Nursing Faculty with Tulsa Community College demonstrates innovative strategies surpasses expectations of a professional nurse demonstrates sustained and substantial contributions to ONA and serves as a role model of consistent excellence in her area of practice Chris has a long history of consistent excellence in practice and education being recognized for leadership in staff development committee contributions and strength in a
variety of clinical practice areas Over more than 30 years of practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator she has influenced thousands of nurses with her quiet behind the scenes actions to promote excellence though diligence attention to detail and kindness to anyone and everyone she encounters
Chris makes good suggestions to improve events newsletters awards and programs She is a team player never grabbing the limelight nor the credit In fact she is reticent to be acknowledged for her contributions Yet when one looks around at a finished product with pride and notices who assisted in the success Chris Thoman is part of the group
Diana Mashburn PhD RN-BC CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Diana Mashburn Assistant Professor at Northeastern State University is being recognized with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Nightingale Award of Excellence As a graduate of Northeastern State Universityrsquos BSN program she was able to transition her undergraduate experience to that of an instructor as she progressed in her own academic aspirations from BSN to MS to PhD She has given numerous presentations which exhibit her commitment to mentoring students professionals and lay people alike on the roles of the nurse and processes for self-care with emphasis on diabetes It is her love for the profession that has driven her to do that little extra to promote the health of the members of Cherokee Nation citizens of Muskogee and surrounding areas along within the State of Oklahoma This was also demonstrated in her dissertation research Self-efficacy Cherokee
Self-Reliance and Adherence to Recommended Self-Care among Cherokee Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Dr Mashburn is a sought after presenter and has shared her expertise at research and other nursing conferences throughout the United States
Her ability to actively participate in the transition of the nursing program at Northeastern State University from a brick and mortar (in person) nursing program to one that allows for total online didactic has facilitated working RNs to move to the next level in their professional development For Dr Mashburn professional development is more than the acquisition of academic degrees it also includes the active participation in the ANAONA These characteristics of professionalism are expressed to every student she teaches or mentors to promote networking both within nursing and in collaboration with other professions within the realm of health care
She believes that nurses must continue learning throughout their lifetime and not allow for stagnation of thought Her love for nursing has been demonstrated through her active service and leadership with the ANAONA in Region 3 and ONA committees She is actively involved in the NLNOLN and Sigma Theta Tau International Zeta Delta Chapter-At-Large
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC is being awarded the Nightingale Award of Excellence by the Oklahoma Nurses
Award Recipients continued on page 12
Connors State College is seeking qualified applicants for the following position
Nursing Instructor Foundations Maladaptive States I amp II
Responsible for the assessment planning implementation (teaching) and evaluation of assigned
course(s) Supervise and evaluate performance of students and adjunct faculty Act as consultant for students in nursing program Advise pre-nursing
students Report to the Division Chair of Nursing and Allied Health
For complete details on job duties and how to apply visit wwwconnorsstateeduemployment
Submit a Connors State College Application cover letter college transcript and current resume via e-mail attachment to cschrconnorsstateeduFax transmittal at (918) 463-6355 or by mail to Human Resources Department Connors State
College 700 College Rd Warner OK 74469 Human Resources contact number 9184636334
Connors State College is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity E-Verify Employer
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201812
Association Karen has served the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma for the past eleven years with her service through the behavioral health department She began her nursing career in 1990 working as a psychiatric nurse at an inpatient facility for ten years She returned to school and obtained her BSN in 2004 In 2006 she earned her MSN and began practicing as a NP Karen has consistently provided excellent care to the mental health patients of the Choctaw Nation Health Services over the last 11 years She implemented the telemental health services at Choctaw Nation Health Service Authority which has allowed more patients to be reached by improving access to services in addition it has increased patient compliance with care
Karen is a lifelong learner and recently earned her DNP She now serves as a preceptor for other nurses earning their DNP Currently she is the president elect of the ONA and has maintained an active membership in the ONA over the years Karen is a member of the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority medical staff
Saint Francis Hospital South ndash Excellence in Workplace Environment
Saint Francis Hospital South is being recognized by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Excellence in the Workplace Environment Award This award is presented to organizations that have developed positive work environments These organizations must have developed an innovative and effective program approach or overall environment that promotes excellent nursing care
creating a positive environment for nurses to work and supports nurses in their practice
Saint Francis Hospital South has provided Excellence in the Workplace by its team focus on preserving the Catholic Heritage The hospital offers its nurses and healthcare workers the opportunity to serve the communities both outside and within the walls of the hospital by participating in food drives the American Heart Associationrsquos Heart Walk and activities such as an Angel Tree that provides Christmas for employees who need a little extra help during the holiday season
Saint Francis Hospital South is the only hospital in Tulsa who has received an A on its report card for four consecutive quarters by Leapfrog as a result of their publicly reported safety and quality measures In clinical quality Saint Francis Hospital South out-ranked the national median and exceeded the top 10th percentile in the nation in Patient Safety and by scoring 100 in clinical measures such as Heart Failure Pneumonia and Acute MI This excellence in safety and quality is a direct result of the commitment and efforts of the professional nurses at South
The team of nurses and healthcare workers at Saint Francis Hospital South is committed to assuring patients have an excellent experience during their stay by focusing on patient and caregiver engagement and communication In doing so the hospital exceeded the national median in 8 out of 10 dimensions of the patient satisfaction survey and received national recognition for patient experience in its Endoscopy Department Saint Francis Hospital South has achieved top performance in a number of nationally recognized rating systems only by first taking care of its nurses and the entire workforce and recognizing the unique talents that each employee brings to the team As a group effort the leaders both formal and informal work collaboratively to provide opportunities to learn and grow and to gain confidence and proficiency in critical skills As Servant Leaders the leadership team understands that it is a leadership duty to create a workplace environment where toxic emotional negativity is not tolerated and where individuals feel empowered to do their best
work South fosters a culture of ownership grounded in the collective observation of the vision values of Saint Francis Health System and by living the mission daily serving patients and taking care of each other
Dr Mark Brandenburg ndash Friend of Nursing Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association is recognizing Dr Mark Brandenburg with the Friend of Nursing Award This award is conferred on non-nurses who have rendered valuable assistance to the nursing profession Their contributions and assistance are of statewide significance to nursing
While at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Dr Brandenburg was Founding Director of the Oklahoma Institute for Disaster and Emergency Medicine and the Founding Residency Program Director for Oklahomarsquos only allopathic emergency medicine residency program Dr Brandenburg has authored over 25 peer-reviewed medical publications three textbook chapters and two infant and child injury prevention books He also has several teaching and research awards to include the OU College of Medicine Faculty Crimson Apple Award for Teaching Excellence and CT Thompson MD Award for Excellence in Trauma Care
Dr Mark Brandenburg has been a leading example of a mentor clinical trainer and friend in a workplace that is a leading environment for burnout employee turnover and provider grief With 25-years of experience in emergency medicine his clinical and emotional support in high-stress roles has been supportive to
Award Recipients continued from page 11
Earn Your BS or MS Degree in Nursing at the University of Central OklahomaPROGRAMS AVAILABLEbull Bachelor of Science Nursing
middot Traditionalmiddot Career Advancement RN to BS
bull Master of Science Nursingmiddot Education or Specialty Focus
bull Associates to Masters of Science
PERSONAL amp FLEXIBLEbull Small classesbull Personalized Degree
Completion Programs
AFFORDABLEbull Competitive Tuitionbull Financial Aid and Scholarships available
QUALITYbull Ranked in the Top 50 Nursing
Programs in the Nation by College Atlas
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 13
maintain his teams physical and emotional well beings Dr Brandenburg has fostered a nurse practitioner friendly workplace and community ensuring his team of physicians and nurse practitioners work hand-in-hand to provide patient-centered collaborative care
He has supported and trusted nurse practitioners working semi-autonomy in his emergency department His interest has gone above and beyond to be interested in research regarding nurse practitioners in rural medicine
For new graduate APRNs Dr Brandenburg provided an extensive orientation process in the emergency department and inpatient services with hands-on skills and soft-skills that will provide lifelong opportunities to allow nurse practitioners to continue to grow as professionals
He strives to promote advancing full practice authority for clinical nurse practitioners in Oklahoma and works to bridge any gaps in barriers between physicians and nurse practitioner relationships
Steve Drabek MD ndash Friend of Nursing
Dr Steven Drabek is being honored by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Friend of Nursing Award Dr Drabek understands the role of an Advanced Practice Nurse and has always been willing to collaborate in a respectful manner He has a passion of caring for patients and putting the patient at the center of hisher
care While the current push for Full Practice Authority has resulted in a few physicians working directly against our cause Dr Drabek accompanied APRNs to the Capitol to speak to legislators in support of our practice He also wrote a letter to the editor in support of full practice authority for APRNs He is truly a friend to all nurses
Dr Drabek is a great compassionate human being and a very dedicated physician He has received a number of awards and recognition including Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants ndash Physician of the Year Award Outstanding Physician Preceptor at the OU Health Science Center and awarded Humanitarian of the year by his community Chamber of Commerce He has clearly dedicated his life to the health care for the citizens of Oklahoma
Connect with us
In preparation for our 2018 expansion Texoma Medical Center is seeking compassionate nurses to join our dynamic team
Please plan to attend our NURSING INTERVIEW FAIR
Tuesday November 28th800 am - 1200 pm and 100 pm - 500 pm
Conference Rooms 1 amp 2 at 5016 South US Hwy 75 Denison TXPlease contact Wendy Chidester at wchidesterthcsorg or 903-416-4050
SeasonalTemporary assignments available starting at $5000hr
Starting December 6th Walk-in-Wednesdays ndash Onsite interviews available 9am ndash 2pm the first Wednesday of every month RNs bull CNAs bull NAs bull PCTs bull MHTs bull all Allied Health positions
ldquoThe best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of othersrdquo -Mahatma Gandhi
wwwtexomamedicalcenternetPawhuska Hospital Inc is a Critical Access Hospital licensed for 25 beds
Our services include
bull 247 ER Lab Radiologybull Observation AcuteSwingbull Respiratory TherapyPulmonary Therapybull 247 Providers on site
bull Social and Geriatric Psych Servicesbull Chronic Wound Care Managementbull PT ST and OT Servicesbull IV Infusion Therapy
Pawhuska Hospital Inc is currently looking for qualified and experienced Registered Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses Nurse Aides and Respiratory Therapist
We offer very competitive pay and benefits Benefits include Medical Insurance Dental Vision Life Insurance and 403b Retirement Plan
For inquiries for employment please contact Bradley Fox at bfoxpawhuskahospitalcom or apply online at wwwpawhuskahospitalcomemployment
W W W P A W H U S K A H O S P I T A L C O M
Holiday Greetings from the Board amp Staff of the Oklahoma Nurses Association
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201814
Diane Sears RN MS ONC ndash Ret
Grandpa ldquoThere are too many terminally serious people these days They donrsquot know how to laugh at themselves Life is a lot easier if you can learn to laugh at yourself Grandson But I canrsquot think of anything Irsquove done to laugh about Grandpa Well son that just means yoursquore not doing enough stupid thingsrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 11182009) Nurse ldquoYou said that lsquoYoursquove got a surprise for mersquo Patient Shaking head lsquoYoursquove got something in my eyerdquo Girlfriends talking rdquoI guess you could call it ironicWhatrsquos that I spent last night crying at my laugh linesrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 61010) ldquoBoy Shoe used some pretty cranky works in his editorial today I know He has Irritable Vowel Syndromerdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 12108)
ldquoSigh I wish I knew then what I know now Sigh I wish I knew now what I knew thenrdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 6110) ldquoSometimes I think Irsquod like to live to be a hundred And then I think no maybe itrsquod be better to check out while Irsquom still not a burden to anyone and then I think heck Irsquove always been a burden to someone so why should I stop now And then I think why isnrsquot dinner ready yetrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 92717) New arrival in heaven talking to St Peter ldquoCan I at least answer the emails that came in before people found out I was deadrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 3211) ldquoLife and Death in the 24-hour news cycle era tombstonerdquoRIP Followed the golden rule obeyed the laws never even a hint of a scandal and no one remembers her namerdquo (ldquoNon Sequiturrdquo cartoon Wiley 4211)
Humor In Your EyeldquoMy ancestors were huntergatherers Irsquom more of a surferordererrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 10217) Man shouting to elderly neighbor woman peeking over their shared fence ldquoMrs Krassner stop leaving Mr Krassner on our stepsrdquo a sign is pinned on him that says ldquoPlease take care ofrdquo (ldquoSpeedbumprdquo cartoon Coverly 43017) Children leaving bible class rdquoWe learned the fourth commandment lsquoHumor thy father and thy motherrdquo (ldquoFamily Circusrdquo cartoon Bill Keane Inc 122711) Email InsightsA first-grade school teacher presented each child in her classroom the first half of a well-known proverb You can review the endings
Strike while the bug is close
Itrsquos always darkest before Daylight Savings Time
Donrsquot bite the hand that looks dirty
Love all trust me
An idle mind is the best way to relax
Happy the bride who gets all the presents
Laugh and the whole world laughs with you cry and you have to
blow your nose
If at first you donrsquot succeed get new batteries
Better late than pregnant
You get out of something only what you see in the picture
on the box
When the blind lead the blind get out of the way
A bird in the hand is going to poop on you
As we Surfers know sometimes we have trouble with our computers Yesterday I had a problem so I called Georgie the 11 year old next door whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over Georgie clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem As he was walking away I called after him lsquoSo what was wrong He replied lsquoIt was an ID ten T errorrsquo I didnrsquot want to appear stupid but nonetheless inquired lsquoAn ID ten T error Whatrsquos that In case I need to fix it againrsquo Georgie grinned lsquoHavenrsquot you ever heard of an ID ten T error before lsquoNorsquo I replied lsquoWrite it downrsquo he said lsquoand I think yoursquoll figure it outrsquo So I wrote down ID10T I used to like Georgie A husband and wife had a tiff The wife called up her mom and said ldquoHe fought with me again I am coming to live with yourdquo Mom said ldquoNo darling he must pay for his mistake I am coming to live with yourdquo
Now accepting applications for qualified RNs
Rural tribal 43 bed state-of-the-art facility located in scenic southeastern Oklahoma in Talihina is seeking qualified and energetic
Nursing candidates Choctaw Nation prides itself in providing superior Customer Service Prime candidates must have a strong dedication
to provide unparalleled quality service and product and a real desire to help our Tribal community
Benefits include 401K medical dental optical annual amp sick leave 12 paid holidays Sign on and Referral Bonuses ($1000 RN $600 LPN)
Student Loan Repayment Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship Program Certification Bonuses Float Pay and other incentives offered
Salary based on experience and credentials
For more information contact Gary Lawrence DONat (918) 567-7185 or go to careerschoctawnationcom
LPNs amp RNs ndash Are you passionate about making a positive difference
in the lives of others
Your New Career Starts HereTULSA AND KANSAS OK
For all job postings visit our website atwwwshadowmountainbhscomcareers
Resumeacutes may be submitted directly to Fax (918) 517-3384E-mail kimparnelluhsinccom | In person 6262 S Sheridan
Tulsa OK 74133 or 1013 E 66th Place Tulsa OK 74136
SMBHS offers a complete benefits package for full-time staff including medical dental vision 401k and PTO
$3k Sign-
On Bonus
for FT LPNs
$6k Sign-On Bonus for FT RNs
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 15
Thanks Mr GoffAmy Richards is an Assistant Professor at
Rogers State University She is now a candidate for her PhD in Nursing Research and Education at Oklahoma City University_____________________________________________
When I was in the fifth grade I was taught geography by a stately man named Mr Goff His class wasnrsquot that memorable except for a coloring activity in which we artistically crayoned the continents on a world map What made him memorable to me was the note he gave me to give to my parents
This unexpected note-giving caught me off guard I was a good student who minded my manners raised my hand to speak and turned my work in on time But Mr Goff noticed something in me and wanted to share that something with my parents The envelope he gave to my parents was a thank you note He thanked my Mom and Dad for teaching me manners respect for authority and kindness to classmates I still have the note in my scrapbook forty years later I cherish it
As a nursing educator Irsquod like to take the opportunity to thank my nursing students and the parents who raised them I want to thank the students for being respectful to me even when they donrsquot agree with me I want to thank the students who take the initiative to help a classmate whorsquos struggling and asks nothing in return I appreciate those who take a chance to ask a question in front of 80 other students in class to ensure they understood the directions correctly Thank you students for positive comments such as ldquonice lecture Mrs Richardsrdquo I smile when you pop into my office just to grab a piece of candy and tell me that my chocolate saves lives
I donrsquot have time for eye-rolling nonsensical arguing and having to defend why I added a dosage calculation question to your theory test unannounced Itrsquos not my job to teach you basic manners respect and self-control That was your parentrsquos job and now itrsquos your own choice
So when you patiently wait your turn to speak hold open the door for me when my hands are full or laugh at my old corny jokes thank you And thank you to the parents that raised you_____________________________________________
Marla Peixotto-Smith MSN PhD CNE invites you to contribute to the ldquoEducators Cornerrdquo Please share your lived experiences to marlasmithrsuedu In the near future abstracts with hyperlinks can be sent to share with the educational community
John Merkey HRC Oklahoma City405-606-6902jjmerkeyselectmedicalcom
Are you an RN
bull Advance your career within the fast-growth healthcare industry
bull Benefit from a Spirit-empowered approach to care giving
bull Complete your degree while balancing your work and family commitments
bull Earn a CCNE accredited bachelorrsquos degree
LEARN MORE
onlineoruedu Or call toll-free800-678-8876
Earn your BSN online
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 11
bull Honored with The Women of the Year Pinnacle Award given in partnership between the YWCA and the Mayorrsquos Commission on the Status of Women
Although recently retired from her educational role she continues as Program Director for this transformative program and is well respected as an advocate for womenrsquos issues
Nightingale Award of Excellence
This award recognizes an ONA member who during her career has demonstrated innovative strategies to fulfill job responsibilities in her professional role and within the community It recognizes a nurse that consistently surpasses expectations of a professional nurse thus enhancing the image of the nursing profession As well as someone who demonstrates sustained and substantial contribution to the Oklahoma Nurses Association and has served as a role model of consistent excellence in their area of practice This year ONA is honoring three ONA members with the Nightingale Award of Excellence
Christine Thoman MS RN CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Chris Thoman MS RN CNE in her work as Nursing Faculty with Tulsa Community College demonstrates innovative strategies surpasses expectations of a professional nurse demonstrates sustained and substantial contributions to ONA and serves as a role model of consistent excellence in her area of practice Chris has a long history of consistent excellence in practice and education being recognized for leadership in staff development committee contributions and strength in a
variety of clinical practice areas Over more than 30 years of practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator she has influenced thousands of nurses with her quiet behind the scenes actions to promote excellence though diligence attention to detail and kindness to anyone and everyone she encounters
Chris makes good suggestions to improve events newsletters awards and programs She is a team player never grabbing the limelight nor the credit In fact she is reticent to be acknowledged for her contributions Yet when one looks around at a finished product with pride and notices who assisted in the success Chris Thoman is part of the group
Diana Mashburn PhD RN-BC CNE ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Diana Mashburn Assistant Professor at Northeastern State University is being recognized with the Oklahoma Nurses Associationrsquos Nightingale Award of Excellence As a graduate of Northeastern State Universityrsquos BSN program she was able to transition her undergraduate experience to that of an instructor as she progressed in her own academic aspirations from BSN to MS to PhD She has given numerous presentations which exhibit her commitment to mentoring students professionals and lay people alike on the roles of the nurse and processes for self-care with emphasis on diabetes It is her love for the profession that has driven her to do that little extra to promote the health of the members of Cherokee Nation citizens of Muskogee and surrounding areas along within the State of Oklahoma This was also demonstrated in her dissertation research Self-efficacy Cherokee
Self-Reliance and Adherence to Recommended Self-Care among Cherokee Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Dr Mashburn is a sought after presenter and has shared her expertise at research and other nursing conferences throughout the United States
Her ability to actively participate in the transition of the nursing program at Northeastern State University from a brick and mortar (in person) nursing program to one that allows for total online didactic has facilitated working RNs to move to the next level in their professional development For Dr Mashburn professional development is more than the acquisition of academic degrees it also includes the active participation in the ANAONA These characteristics of professionalism are expressed to every student she teaches or mentors to promote networking both within nursing and in collaboration with other professions within the realm of health care
She believes that nurses must continue learning throughout their lifetime and not allow for stagnation of thought Her love for nursing has been demonstrated through her active service and leadership with the ANAONA in Region 3 and ONA committees She is actively involved in the NLNOLN and Sigma Theta Tau International Zeta Delta Chapter-At-Large
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC ndash Nightingale Award of Excellence
Karen Taylor DNP APRN-CNP PMHNP-BC is being awarded the Nightingale Award of Excellence by the Oklahoma Nurses
Award Recipients continued on page 12
Connors State College is seeking qualified applicants for the following position
Nursing Instructor Foundations Maladaptive States I amp II
Responsible for the assessment planning implementation (teaching) and evaluation of assigned
course(s) Supervise and evaluate performance of students and adjunct faculty Act as consultant for students in nursing program Advise pre-nursing
students Report to the Division Chair of Nursing and Allied Health
For complete details on job duties and how to apply visit wwwconnorsstateeduemployment
Submit a Connors State College Application cover letter college transcript and current resume via e-mail attachment to cschrconnorsstateeduFax transmittal at (918) 463-6355 or by mail to Human Resources Department Connors State
College 700 College Rd Warner OK 74469 Human Resources contact number 9184636334
Connors State College is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity E-Verify Employer
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201812
Association Karen has served the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma for the past eleven years with her service through the behavioral health department She began her nursing career in 1990 working as a psychiatric nurse at an inpatient facility for ten years She returned to school and obtained her BSN in 2004 In 2006 she earned her MSN and began practicing as a NP Karen has consistently provided excellent care to the mental health patients of the Choctaw Nation Health Services over the last 11 years She implemented the telemental health services at Choctaw Nation Health Service Authority which has allowed more patients to be reached by improving access to services in addition it has increased patient compliance with care
Karen is a lifelong learner and recently earned her DNP She now serves as a preceptor for other nurses earning their DNP Currently she is the president elect of the ONA and has maintained an active membership in the ONA over the years Karen is a member of the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority medical staff
Saint Francis Hospital South ndash Excellence in Workplace Environment
Saint Francis Hospital South is being recognized by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Excellence in the Workplace Environment Award This award is presented to organizations that have developed positive work environments These organizations must have developed an innovative and effective program approach or overall environment that promotes excellent nursing care
creating a positive environment for nurses to work and supports nurses in their practice
Saint Francis Hospital South has provided Excellence in the Workplace by its team focus on preserving the Catholic Heritage The hospital offers its nurses and healthcare workers the opportunity to serve the communities both outside and within the walls of the hospital by participating in food drives the American Heart Associationrsquos Heart Walk and activities such as an Angel Tree that provides Christmas for employees who need a little extra help during the holiday season
Saint Francis Hospital South is the only hospital in Tulsa who has received an A on its report card for four consecutive quarters by Leapfrog as a result of their publicly reported safety and quality measures In clinical quality Saint Francis Hospital South out-ranked the national median and exceeded the top 10th percentile in the nation in Patient Safety and by scoring 100 in clinical measures such as Heart Failure Pneumonia and Acute MI This excellence in safety and quality is a direct result of the commitment and efforts of the professional nurses at South
The team of nurses and healthcare workers at Saint Francis Hospital South is committed to assuring patients have an excellent experience during their stay by focusing on patient and caregiver engagement and communication In doing so the hospital exceeded the national median in 8 out of 10 dimensions of the patient satisfaction survey and received national recognition for patient experience in its Endoscopy Department Saint Francis Hospital South has achieved top performance in a number of nationally recognized rating systems only by first taking care of its nurses and the entire workforce and recognizing the unique talents that each employee brings to the team As a group effort the leaders both formal and informal work collaboratively to provide opportunities to learn and grow and to gain confidence and proficiency in critical skills As Servant Leaders the leadership team understands that it is a leadership duty to create a workplace environment where toxic emotional negativity is not tolerated and where individuals feel empowered to do their best
work South fosters a culture of ownership grounded in the collective observation of the vision values of Saint Francis Health System and by living the mission daily serving patients and taking care of each other
Dr Mark Brandenburg ndash Friend of Nursing Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association is recognizing Dr Mark Brandenburg with the Friend of Nursing Award This award is conferred on non-nurses who have rendered valuable assistance to the nursing profession Their contributions and assistance are of statewide significance to nursing
While at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Dr Brandenburg was Founding Director of the Oklahoma Institute for Disaster and Emergency Medicine and the Founding Residency Program Director for Oklahomarsquos only allopathic emergency medicine residency program Dr Brandenburg has authored over 25 peer-reviewed medical publications three textbook chapters and two infant and child injury prevention books He also has several teaching and research awards to include the OU College of Medicine Faculty Crimson Apple Award for Teaching Excellence and CT Thompson MD Award for Excellence in Trauma Care
Dr Mark Brandenburg has been a leading example of a mentor clinical trainer and friend in a workplace that is a leading environment for burnout employee turnover and provider grief With 25-years of experience in emergency medicine his clinical and emotional support in high-stress roles has been supportive to
Award Recipients continued from page 11
Earn Your BS or MS Degree in Nursing at the University of Central OklahomaPROGRAMS AVAILABLEbull Bachelor of Science Nursing
middot Traditionalmiddot Career Advancement RN to BS
bull Master of Science Nursingmiddot Education or Specialty Focus
bull Associates to Masters of Science
PERSONAL amp FLEXIBLEbull Small classesbull Personalized Degree
Completion Programs
AFFORDABLEbull Competitive Tuitionbull Financial Aid and Scholarships available
QUALITYbull Ranked in the Top 50 Nursing
Programs in the Nation by College Atlas
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 13
maintain his teams physical and emotional well beings Dr Brandenburg has fostered a nurse practitioner friendly workplace and community ensuring his team of physicians and nurse practitioners work hand-in-hand to provide patient-centered collaborative care
He has supported and trusted nurse practitioners working semi-autonomy in his emergency department His interest has gone above and beyond to be interested in research regarding nurse practitioners in rural medicine
For new graduate APRNs Dr Brandenburg provided an extensive orientation process in the emergency department and inpatient services with hands-on skills and soft-skills that will provide lifelong opportunities to allow nurse practitioners to continue to grow as professionals
He strives to promote advancing full practice authority for clinical nurse practitioners in Oklahoma and works to bridge any gaps in barriers between physicians and nurse practitioner relationships
Steve Drabek MD ndash Friend of Nursing
Dr Steven Drabek is being honored by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Friend of Nursing Award Dr Drabek understands the role of an Advanced Practice Nurse and has always been willing to collaborate in a respectful manner He has a passion of caring for patients and putting the patient at the center of hisher
care While the current push for Full Practice Authority has resulted in a few physicians working directly against our cause Dr Drabek accompanied APRNs to the Capitol to speak to legislators in support of our practice He also wrote a letter to the editor in support of full practice authority for APRNs He is truly a friend to all nurses
Dr Drabek is a great compassionate human being and a very dedicated physician He has received a number of awards and recognition including Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants ndash Physician of the Year Award Outstanding Physician Preceptor at the OU Health Science Center and awarded Humanitarian of the year by his community Chamber of Commerce He has clearly dedicated his life to the health care for the citizens of Oklahoma
Connect with us
In preparation for our 2018 expansion Texoma Medical Center is seeking compassionate nurses to join our dynamic team
Please plan to attend our NURSING INTERVIEW FAIR
Tuesday November 28th800 am - 1200 pm and 100 pm - 500 pm
Conference Rooms 1 amp 2 at 5016 South US Hwy 75 Denison TXPlease contact Wendy Chidester at wchidesterthcsorg or 903-416-4050
SeasonalTemporary assignments available starting at $5000hr
Starting December 6th Walk-in-Wednesdays ndash Onsite interviews available 9am ndash 2pm the first Wednesday of every month RNs bull CNAs bull NAs bull PCTs bull MHTs bull all Allied Health positions
ldquoThe best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of othersrdquo -Mahatma Gandhi
wwwtexomamedicalcenternetPawhuska Hospital Inc is a Critical Access Hospital licensed for 25 beds
Our services include
bull 247 ER Lab Radiologybull Observation AcuteSwingbull Respiratory TherapyPulmonary Therapybull 247 Providers on site
bull Social and Geriatric Psych Servicesbull Chronic Wound Care Managementbull PT ST and OT Servicesbull IV Infusion Therapy
Pawhuska Hospital Inc is currently looking for qualified and experienced Registered Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses Nurse Aides and Respiratory Therapist
We offer very competitive pay and benefits Benefits include Medical Insurance Dental Vision Life Insurance and 403b Retirement Plan
For inquiries for employment please contact Bradley Fox at bfoxpawhuskahospitalcom or apply online at wwwpawhuskahospitalcomemployment
W W W P A W H U S K A H O S P I T A L C O M
Holiday Greetings from the Board amp Staff of the Oklahoma Nurses Association
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201814
Diane Sears RN MS ONC ndash Ret
Grandpa ldquoThere are too many terminally serious people these days They donrsquot know how to laugh at themselves Life is a lot easier if you can learn to laugh at yourself Grandson But I canrsquot think of anything Irsquove done to laugh about Grandpa Well son that just means yoursquore not doing enough stupid thingsrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 11182009) Nurse ldquoYou said that lsquoYoursquove got a surprise for mersquo Patient Shaking head lsquoYoursquove got something in my eyerdquo Girlfriends talking rdquoI guess you could call it ironicWhatrsquos that I spent last night crying at my laugh linesrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 61010) ldquoBoy Shoe used some pretty cranky works in his editorial today I know He has Irritable Vowel Syndromerdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 12108)
ldquoSigh I wish I knew then what I know now Sigh I wish I knew now what I knew thenrdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 6110) ldquoSometimes I think Irsquod like to live to be a hundred And then I think no maybe itrsquod be better to check out while Irsquom still not a burden to anyone and then I think heck Irsquove always been a burden to someone so why should I stop now And then I think why isnrsquot dinner ready yetrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 92717) New arrival in heaven talking to St Peter ldquoCan I at least answer the emails that came in before people found out I was deadrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 3211) ldquoLife and Death in the 24-hour news cycle era tombstonerdquoRIP Followed the golden rule obeyed the laws never even a hint of a scandal and no one remembers her namerdquo (ldquoNon Sequiturrdquo cartoon Wiley 4211)
Humor In Your EyeldquoMy ancestors were huntergatherers Irsquom more of a surferordererrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 10217) Man shouting to elderly neighbor woman peeking over their shared fence ldquoMrs Krassner stop leaving Mr Krassner on our stepsrdquo a sign is pinned on him that says ldquoPlease take care ofrdquo (ldquoSpeedbumprdquo cartoon Coverly 43017) Children leaving bible class rdquoWe learned the fourth commandment lsquoHumor thy father and thy motherrdquo (ldquoFamily Circusrdquo cartoon Bill Keane Inc 122711) Email InsightsA first-grade school teacher presented each child in her classroom the first half of a well-known proverb You can review the endings
Strike while the bug is close
Itrsquos always darkest before Daylight Savings Time
Donrsquot bite the hand that looks dirty
Love all trust me
An idle mind is the best way to relax
Happy the bride who gets all the presents
Laugh and the whole world laughs with you cry and you have to
blow your nose
If at first you donrsquot succeed get new batteries
Better late than pregnant
You get out of something only what you see in the picture
on the box
When the blind lead the blind get out of the way
A bird in the hand is going to poop on you
As we Surfers know sometimes we have trouble with our computers Yesterday I had a problem so I called Georgie the 11 year old next door whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over Georgie clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem As he was walking away I called after him lsquoSo what was wrong He replied lsquoIt was an ID ten T errorrsquo I didnrsquot want to appear stupid but nonetheless inquired lsquoAn ID ten T error Whatrsquos that In case I need to fix it againrsquo Georgie grinned lsquoHavenrsquot you ever heard of an ID ten T error before lsquoNorsquo I replied lsquoWrite it downrsquo he said lsquoand I think yoursquoll figure it outrsquo So I wrote down ID10T I used to like Georgie A husband and wife had a tiff The wife called up her mom and said ldquoHe fought with me again I am coming to live with yourdquo Mom said ldquoNo darling he must pay for his mistake I am coming to live with yourdquo
Now accepting applications for qualified RNs
Rural tribal 43 bed state-of-the-art facility located in scenic southeastern Oklahoma in Talihina is seeking qualified and energetic
Nursing candidates Choctaw Nation prides itself in providing superior Customer Service Prime candidates must have a strong dedication
to provide unparalleled quality service and product and a real desire to help our Tribal community
Benefits include 401K medical dental optical annual amp sick leave 12 paid holidays Sign on and Referral Bonuses ($1000 RN $600 LPN)
Student Loan Repayment Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship Program Certification Bonuses Float Pay and other incentives offered
Salary based on experience and credentials
For more information contact Gary Lawrence DONat (918) 567-7185 or go to careerschoctawnationcom
LPNs amp RNs ndash Are you passionate about making a positive difference
in the lives of others
Your New Career Starts HereTULSA AND KANSAS OK
For all job postings visit our website atwwwshadowmountainbhscomcareers
Resumeacutes may be submitted directly to Fax (918) 517-3384E-mail kimparnelluhsinccom | In person 6262 S Sheridan
Tulsa OK 74133 or 1013 E 66th Place Tulsa OK 74136
SMBHS offers a complete benefits package for full-time staff including medical dental vision 401k and PTO
$3k Sign-
On Bonus
for FT LPNs
$6k Sign-On Bonus for FT RNs
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 15
Thanks Mr GoffAmy Richards is an Assistant Professor at
Rogers State University She is now a candidate for her PhD in Nursing Research and Education at Oklahoma City University_____________________________________________
When I was in the fifth grade I was taught geography by a stately man named Mr Goff His class wasnrsquot that memorable except for a coloring activity in which we artistically crayoned the continents on a world map What made him memorable to me was the note he gave me to give to my parents
This unexpected note-giving caught me off guard I was a good student who minded my manners raised my hand to speak and turned my work in on time But Mr Goff noticed something in me and wanted to share that something with my parents The envelope he gave to my parents was a thank you note He thanked my Mom and Dad for teaching me manners respect for authority and kindness to classmates I still have the note in my scrapbook forty years later I cherish it
As a nursing educator Irsquod like to take the opportunity to thank my nursing students and the parents who raised them I want to thank the students for being respectful to me even when they donrsquot agree with me I want to thank the students who take the initiative to help a classmate whorsquos struggling and asks nothing in return I appreciate those who take a chance to ask a question in front of 80 other students in class to ensure they understood the directions correctly Thank you students for positive comments such as ldquonice lecture Mrs Richardsrdquo I smile when you pop into my office just to grab a piece of candy and tell me that my chocolate saves lives
I donrsquot have time for eye-rolling nonsensical arguing and having to defend why I added a dosage calculation question to your theory test unannounced Itrsquos not my job to teach you basic manners respect and self-control That was your parentrsquos job and now itrsquos your own choice
So when you patiently wait your turn to speak hold open the door for me when my hands are full or laugh at my old corny jokes thank you And thank you to the parents that raised you_____________________________________________
Marla Peixotto-Smith MSN PhD CNE invites you to contribute to the ldquoEducators Cornerrdquo Please share your lived experiences to marlasmithrsuedu In the near future abstracts with hyperlinks can be sent to share with the educational community
John Merkey HRC Oklahoma City405-606-6902jjmerkeyselectmedicalcom
Are you an RN
bull Advance your career within the fast-growth healthcare industry
bull Benefit from a Spirit-empowered approach to care giving
bull Complete your degree while balancing your work and family commitments
bull Earn a CCNE accredited bachelorrsquos degree
LEARN MORE
onlineoruedu Or call toll-free800-678-8876
Earn your BSN online
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201812
Association Karen has served the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma for the past eleven years with her service through the behavioral health department She began her nursing career in 1990 working as a psychiatric nurse at an inpatient facility for ten years She returned to school and obtained her BSN in 2004 In 2006 she earned her MSN and began practicing as a NP Karen has consistently provided excellent care to the mental health patients of the Choctaw Nation Health Services over the last 11 years She implemented the telemental health services at Choctaw Nation Health Service Authority which has allowed more patients to be reached by improving access to services in addition it has increased patient compliance with care
Karen is a lifelong learner and recently earned her DNP She now serves as a preceptor for other nurses earning their DNP Currently she is the president elect of the ONA and has maintained an active membership in the ONA over the years Karen is a member of the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority medical staff
Saint Francis Hospital South ndash Excellence in Workplace Environment
Saint Francis Hospital South is being recognized by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Excellence in the Workplace Environment Award This award is presented to organizations that have developed positive work environments These organizations must have developed an innovative and effective program approach or overall environment that promotes excellent nursing care
creating a positive environment for nurses to work and supports nurses in their practice
Saint Francis Hospital South has provided Excellence in the Workplace by its team focus on preserving the Catholic Heritage The hospital offers its nurses and healthcare workers the opportunity to serve the communities both outside and within the walls of the hospital by participating in food drives the American Heart Associationrsquos Heart Walk and activities such as an Angel Tree that provides Christmas for employees who need a little extra help during the holiday season
Saint Francis Hospital South is the only hospital in Tulsa who has received an A on its report card for four consecutive quarters by Leapfrog as a result of their publicly reported safety and quality measures In clinical quality Saint Francis Hospital South out-ranked the national median and exceeded the top 10th percentile in the nation in Patient Safety and by scoring 100 in clinical measures such as Heart Failure Pneumonia and Acute MI This excellence in safety and quality is a direct result of the commitment and efforts of the professional nurses at South
The team of nurses and healthcare workers at Saint Francis Hospital South is committed to assuring patients have an excellent experience during their stay by focusing on patient and caregiver engagement and communication In doing so the hospital exceeded the national median in 8 out of 10 dimensions of the patient satisfaction survey and received national recognition for patient experience in its Endoscopy Department Saint Francis Hospital South has achieved top performance in a number of nationally recognized rating systems only by first taking care of its nurses and the entire workforce and recognizing the unique talents that each employee brings to the team As a group effort the leaders both formal and informal work collaboratively to provide opportunities to learn and grow and to gain confidence and proficiency in critical skills As Servant Leaders the leadership team understands that it is a leadership duty to create a workplace environment where toxic emotional negativity is not tolerated and where individuals feel empowered to do their best
work South fosters a culture of ownership grounded in the collective observation of the vision values of Saint Francis Health System and by living the mission daily serving patients and taking care of each other
Dr Mark Brandenburg ndash Friend of Nursing Award
The Oklahoma Nurses Association is recognizing Dr Mark Brandenburg with the Friend of Nursing Award This award is conferred on non-nurses who have rendered valuable assistance to the nursing profession Their contributions and assistance are of statewide significance to nursing
While at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Dr Brandenburg was Founding Director of the Oklahoma Institute for Disaster and Emergency Medicine and the Founding Residency Program Director for Oklahomarsquos only allopathic emergency medicine residency program Dr Brandenburg has authored over 25 peer-reviewed medical publications three textbook chapters and two infant and child injury prevention books He also has several teaching and research awards to include the OU College of Medicine Faculty Crimson Apple Award for Teaching Excellence and CT Thompson MD Award for Excellence in Trauma Care
Dr Mark Brandenburg has been a leading example of a mentor clinical trainer and friend in a workplace that is a leading environment for burnout employee turnover and provider grief With 25-years of experience in emergency medicine his clinical and emotional support in high-stress roles has been supportive to
Award Recipients continued from page 11
Earn Your BS or MS Degree in Nursing at the University of Central OklahomaPROGRAMS AVAILABLEbull Bachelor of Science Nursing
middot Traditionalmiddot Career Advancement RN to BS
bull Master of Science Nursingmiddot Education or Specialty Focus
bull Associates to Masters of Science
PERSONAL amp FLEXIBLEbull Small classesbull Personalized Degree
Completion Programs
AFFORDABLEbull Competitive Tuitionbull Financial Aid and Scholarships available
QUALITYbull Ranked in the Top 50 Nursing
Programs in the Nation by College Atlas
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 13
maintain his teams physical and emotional well beings Dr Brandenburg has fostered a nurse practitioner friendly workplace and community ensuring his team of physicians and nurse practitioners work hand-in-hand to provide patient-centered collaborative care
He has supported and trusted nurse practitioners working semi-autonomy in his emergency department His interest has gone above and beyond to be interested in research regarding nurse practitioners in rural medicine
For new graduate APRNs Dr Brandenburg provided an extensive orientation process in the emergency department and inpatient services with hands-on skills and soft-skills that will provide lifelong opportunities to allow nurse practitioners to continue to grow as professionals
He strives to promote advancing full practice authority for clinical nurse practitioners in Oklahoma and works to bridge any gaps in barriers between physicians and nurse practitioner relationships
Steve Drabek MD ndash Friend of Nursing
Dr Steven Drabek is being honored by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Friend of Nursing Award Dr Drabek understands the role of an Advanced Practice Nurse and has always been willing to collaborate in a respectful manner He has a passion of caring for patients and putting the patient at the center of hisher
care While the current push for Full Practice Authority has resulted in a few physicians working directly against our cause Dr Drabek accompanied APRNs to the Capitol to speak to legislators in support of our practice He also wrote a letter to the editor in support of full practice authority for APRNs He is truly a friend to all nurses
Dr Drabek is a great compassionate human being and a very dedicated physician He has received a number of awards and recognition including Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants ndash Physician of the Year Award Outstanding Physician Preceptor at the OU Health Science Center and awarded Humanitarian of the year by his community Chamber of Commerce He has clearly dedicated his life to the health care for the citizens of Oklahoma
Connect with us
In preparation for our 2018 expansion Texoma Medical Center is seeking compassionate nurses to join our dynamic team
Please plan to attend our NURSING INTERVIEW FAIR
Tuesday November 28th800 am - 1200 pm and 100 pm - 500 pm
Conference Rooms 1 amp 2 at 5016 South US Hwy 75 Denison TXPlease contact Wendy Chidester at wchidesterthcsorg or 903-416-4050
SeasonalTemporary assignments available starting at $5000hr
Starting December 6th Walk-in-Wednesdays ndash Onsite interviews available 9am ndash 2pm the first Wednesday of every month RNs bull CNAs bull NAs bull PCTs bull MHTs bull all Allied Health positions
ldquoThe best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of othersrdquo -Mahatma Gandhi
wwwtexomamedicalcenternetPawhuska Hospital Inc is a Critical Access Hospital licensed for 25 beds
Our services include
bull 247 ER Lab Radiologybull Observation AcuteSwingbull Respiratory TherapyPulmonary Therapybull 247 Providers on site
bull Social and Geriatric Psych Servicesbull Chronic Wound Care Managementbull PT ST and OT Servicesbull IV Infusion Therapy
Pawhuska Hospital Inc is currently looking for qualified and experienced Registered Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses Nurse Aides and Respiratory Therapist
We offer very competitive pay and benefits Benefits include Medical Insurance Dental Vision Life Insurance and 403b Retirement Plan
For inquiries for employment please contact Bradley Fox at bfoxpawhuskahospitalcom or apply online at wwwpawhuskahospitalcomemployment
W W W P A W H U S K A H O S P I T A L C O M
Holiday Greetings from the Board amp Staff of the Oklahoma Nurses Association
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201814
Diane Sears RN MS ONC ndash Ret
Grandpa ldquoThere are too many terminally serious people these days They donrsquot know how to laugh at themselves Life is a lot easier if you can learn to laugh at yourself Grandson But I canrsquot think of anything Irsquove done to laugh about Grandpa Well son that just means yoursquore not doing enough stupid thingsrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 11182009) Nurse ldquoYou said that lsquoYoursquove got a surprise for mersquo Patient Shaking head lsquoYoursquove got something in my eyerdquo Girlfriends talking rdquoI guess you could call it ironicWhatrsquos that I spent last night crying at my laugh linesrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 61010) ldquoBoy Shoe used some pretty cranky works in his editorial today I know He has Irritable Vowel Syndromerdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 12108)
ldquoSigh I wish I knew then what I know now Sigh I wish I knew now what I knew thenrdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 6110) ldquoSometimes I think Irsquod like to live to be a hundred And then I think no maybe itrsquod be better to check out while Irsquom still not a burden to anyone and then I think heck Irsquove always been a burden to someone so why should I stop now And then I think why isnrsquot dinner ready yetrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 92717) New arrival in heaven talking to St Peter ldquoCan I at least answer the emails that came in before people found out I was deadrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 3211) ldquoLife and Death in the 24-hour news cycle era tombstonerdquoRIP Followed the golden rule obeyed the laws never even a hint of a scandal and no one remembers her namerdquo (ldquoNon Sequiturrdquo cartoon Wiley 4211)
Humor In Your EyeldquoMy ancestors were huntergatherers Irsquom more of a surferordererrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 10217) Man shouting to elderly neighbor woman peeking over their shared fence ldquoMrs Krassner stop leaving Mr Krassner on our stepsrdquo a sign is pinned on him that says ldquoPlease take care ofrdquo (ldquoSpeedbumprdquo cartoon Coverly 43017) Children leaving bible class rdquoWe learned the fourth commandment lsquoHumor thy father and thy motherrdquo (ldquoFamily Circusrdquo cartoon Bill Keane Inc 122711) Email InsightsA first-grade school teacher presented each child in her classroom the first half of a well-known proverb You can review the endings
Strike while the bug is close
Itrsquos always darkest before Daylight Savings Time
Donrsquot bite the hand that looks dirty
Love all trust me
An idle mind is the best way to relax
Happy the bride who gets all the presents
Laugh and the whole world laughs with you cry and you have to
blow your nose
If at first you donrsquot succeed get new batteries
Better late than pregnant
You get out of something only what you see in the picture
on the box
When the blind lead the blind get out of the way
A bird in the hand is going to poop on you
As we Surfers know sometimes we have trouble with our computers Yesterday I had a problem so I called Georgie the 11 year old next door whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over Georgie clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem As he was walking away I called after him lsquoSo what was wrong He replied lsquoIt was an ID ten T errorrsquo I didnrsquot want to appear stupid but nonetheless inquired lsquoAn ID ten T error Whatrsquos that In case I need to fix it againrsquo Georgie grinned lsquoHavenrsquot you ever heard of an ID ten T error before lsquoNorsquo I replied lsquoWrite it downrsquo he said lsquoand I think yoursquoll figure it outrsquo So I wrote down ID10T I used to like Georgie A husband and wife had a tiff The wife called up her mom and said ldquoHe fought with me again I am coming to live with yourdquo Mom said ldquoNo darling he must pay for his mistake I am coming to live with yourdquo
Now accepting applications for qualified RNs
Rural tribal 43 bed state-of-the-art facility located in scenic southeastern Oklahoma in Talihina is seeking qualified and energetic
Nursing candidates Choctaw Nation prides itself in providing superior Customer Service Prime candidates must have a strong dedication
to provide unparalleled quality service and product and a real desire to help our Tribal community
Benefits include 401K medical dental optical annual amp sick leave 12 paid holidays Sign on and Referral Bonuses ($1000 RN $600 LPN)
Student Loan Repayment Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship Program Certification Bonuses Float Pay and other incentives offered
Salary based on experience and credentials
For more information contact Gary Lawrence DONat (918) 567-7185 or go to careerschoctawnationcom
LPNs amp RNs ndash Are you passionate about making a positive difference
in the lives of others
Your New Career Starts HereTULSA AND KANSAS OK
For all job postings visit our website atwwwshadowmountainbhscomcareers
Resumeacutes may be submitted directly to Fax (918) 517-3384E-mail kimparnelluhsinccom | In person 6262 S Sheridan
Tulsa OK 74133 or 1013 E 66th Place Tulsa OK 74136
SMBHS offers a complete benefits package for full-time staff including medical dental vision 401k and PTO
$3k Sign-
On Bonus
for FT LPNs
$6k Sign-On Bonus for FT RNs
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 15
Thanks Mr GoffAmy Richards is an Assistant Professor at
Rogers State University She is now a candidate for her PhD in Nursing Research and Education at Oklahoma City University_____________________________________________
When I was in the fifth grade I was taught geography by a stately man named Mr Goff His class wasnrsquot that memorable except for a coloring activity in which we artistically crayoned the continents on a world map What made him memorable to me was the note he gave me to give to my parents
This unexpected note-giving caught me off guard I was a good student who minded my manners raised my hand to speak and turned my work in on time But Mr Goff noticed something in me and wanted to share that something with my parents The envelope he gave to my parents was a thank you note He thanked my Mom and Dad for teaching me manners respect for authority and kindness to classmates I still have the note in my scrapbook forty years later I cherish it
As a nursing educator Irsquod like to take the opportunity to thank my nursing students and the parents who raised them I want to thank the students for being respectful to me even when they donrsquot agree with me I want to thank the students who take the initiative to help a classmate whorsquos struggling and asks nothing in return I appreciate those who take a chance to ask a question in front of 80 other students in class to ensure they understood the directions correctly Thank you students for positive comments such as ldquonice lecture Mrs Richardsrdquo I smile when you pop into my office just to grab a piece of candy and tell me that my chocolate saves lives
I donrsquot have time for eye-rolling nonsensical arguing and having to defend why I added a dosage calculation question to your theory test unannounced Itrsquos not my job to teach you basic manners respect and self-control That was your parentrsquos job and now itrsquos your own choice
So when you patiently wait your turn to speak hold open the door for me when my hands are full or laugh at my old corny jokes thank you And thank you to the parents that raised you_____________________________________________
Marla Peixotto-Smith MSN PhD CNE invites you to contribute to the ldquoEducators Cornerrdquo Please share your lived experiences to marlasmithrsuedu In the near future abstracts with hyperlinks can be sent to share with the educational community
John Merkey HRC Oklahoma City405-606-6902jjmerkeyselectmedicalcom
Are you an RN
bull Advance your career within the fast-growth healthcare industry
bull Benefit from a Spirit-empowered approach to care giving
bull Complete your degree while balancing your work and family commitments
bull Earn a CCNE accredited bachelorrsquos degree
LEARN MORE
onlineoruedu Or call toll-free800-678-8876
Earn your BSN online
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 13
maintain his teams physical and emotional well beings Dr Brandenburg has fostered a nurse practitioner friendly workplace and community ensuring his team of physicians and nurse practitioners work hand-in-hand to provide patient-centered collaborative care
He has supported and trusted nurse practitioners working semi-autonomy in his emergency department His interest has gone above and beyond to be interested in research regarding nurse practitioners in rural medicine
For new graduate APRNs Dr Brandenburg provided an extensive orientation process in the emergency department and inpatient services with hands-on skills and soft-skills that will provide lifelong opportunities to allow nurse practitioners to continue to grow as professionals
He strives to promote advancing full practice authority for clinical nurse practitioners in Oklahoma and works to bridge any gaps in barriers between physicians and nurse practitioner relationships
Steve Drabek MD ndash Friend of Nursing
Dr Steven Drabek is being honored by the Oklahoma Nurses Association with the Friend of Nursing Award Dr Drabek understands the role of an Advanced Practice Nurse and has always been willing to collaborate in a respectful manner He has a passion of caring for patients and putting the patient at the center of hisher
care While the current push for Full Practice Authority has resulted in a few physicians working directly against our cause Dr Drabek accompanied APRNs to the Capitol to speak to legislators in support of our practice He also wrote a letter to the editor in support of full practice authority for APRNs He is truly a friend to all nurses
Dr Drabek is a great compassionate human being and a very dedicated physician He has received a number of awards and recognition including Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants ndash Physician of the Year Award Outstanding Physician Preceptor at the OU Health Science Center and awarded Humanitarian of the year by his community Chamber of Commerce He has clearly dedicated his life to the health care for the citizens of Oklahoma
Connect with us
In preparation for our 2018 expansion Texoma Medical Center is seeking compassionate nurses to join our dynamic team
Please plan to attend our NURSING INTERVIEW FAIR
Tuesday November 28th800 am - 1200 pm and 100 pm - 500 pm
Conference Rooms 1 amp 2 at 5016 South US Hwy 75 Denison TXPlease contact Wendy Chidester at wchidesterthcsorg or 903-416-4050
SeasonalTemporary assignments available starting at $5000hr
Starting December 6th Walk-in-Wednesdays ndash Onsite interviews available 9am ndash 2pm the first Wednesday of every month RNs bull CNAs bull NAs bull PCTs bull MHTs bull all Allied Health positions
ldquoThe best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of othersrdquo -Mahatma Gandhi
wwwtexomamedicalcenternetPawhuska Hospital Inc is a Critical Access Hospital licensed for 25 beds
Our services include
bull 247 ER Lab Radiologybull Observation AcuteSwingbull Respiratory TherapyPulmonary Therapybull 247 Providers on site
bull Social and Geriatric Psych Servicesbull Chronic Wound Care Managementbull PT ST and OT Servicesbull IV Infusion Therapy
Pawhuska Hospital Inc is currently looking for qualified and experienced Registered Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses Nurse Aides and Respiratory Therapist
We offer very competitive pay and benefits Benefits include Medical Insurance Dental Vision Life Insurance and 403b Retirement Plan
For inquiries for employment please contact Bradley Fox at bfoxpawhuskahospitalcom or apply online at wwwpawhuskahospitalcomemployment
W W W P A W H U S K A H O S P I T A L C O M
Holiday Greetings from the Board amp Staff of the Oklahoma Nurses Association
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201814
Diane Sears RN MS ONC ndash Ret
Grandpa ldquoThere are too many terminally serious people these days They donrsquot know how to laugh at themselves Life is a lot easier if you can learn to laugh at yourself Grandson But I canrsquot think of anything Irsquove done to laugh about Grandpa Well son that just means yoursquore not doing enough stupid thingsrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 11182009) Nurse ldquoYou said that lsquoYoursquove got a surprise for mersquo Patient Shaking head lsquoYoursquove got something in my eyerdquo Girlfriends talking rdquoI guess you could call it ironicWhatrsquos that I spent last night crying at my laugh linesrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 61010) ldquoBoy Shoe used some pretty cranky works in his editorial today I know He has Irritable Vowel Syndromerdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 12108)
ldquoSigh I wish I knew then what I know now Sigh I wish I knew now what I knew thenrdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 6110) ldquoSometimes I think Irsquod like to live to be a hundred And then I think no maybe itrsquod be better to check out while Irsquom still not a burden to anyone and then I think heck Irsquove always been a burden to someone so why should I stop now And then I think why isnrsquot dinner ready yetrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 92717) New arrival in heaven talking to St Peter ldquoCan I at least answer the emails that came in before people found out I was deadrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 3211) ldquoLife and Death in the 24-hour news cycle era tombstonerdquoRIP Followed the golden rule obeyed the laws never even a hint of a scandal and no one remembers her namerdquo (ldquoNon Sequiturrdquo cartoon Wiley 4211)
Humor In Your EyeldquoMy ancestors were huntergatherers Irsquom more of a surferordererrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 10217) Man shouting to elderly neighbor woman peeking over their shared fence ldquoMrs Krassner stop leaving Mr Krassner on our stepsrdquo a sign is pinned on him that says ldquoPlease take care ofrdquo (ldquoSpeedbumprdquo cartoon Coverly 43017) Children leaving bible class rdquoWe learned the fourth commandment lsquoHumor thy father and thy motherrdquo (ldquoFamily Circusrdquo cartoon Bill Keane Inc 122711) Email InsightsA first-grade school teacher presented each child in her classroom the first half of a well-known proverb You can review the endings
Strike while the bug is close
Itrsquos always darkest before Daylight Savings Time
Donrsquot bite the hand that looks dirty
Love all trust me
An idle mind is the best way to relax
Happy the bride who gets all the presents
Laugh and the whole world laughs with you cry and you have to
blow your nose
If at first you donrsquot succeed get new batteries
Better late than pregnant
You get out of something only what you see in the picture
on the box
When the blind lead the blind get out of the way
A bird in the hand is going to poop on you
As we Surfers know sometimes we have trouble with our computers Yesterday I had a problem so I called Georgie the 11 year old next door whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over Georgie clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem As he was walking away I called after him lsquoSo what was wrong He replied lsquoIt was an ID ten T errorrsquo I didnrsquot want to appear stupid but nonetheless inquired lsquoAn ID ten T error Whatrsquos that In case I need to fix it againrsquo Georgie grinned lsquoHavenrsquot you ever heard of an ID ten T error before lsquoNorsquo I replied lsquoWrite it downrsquo he said lsquoand I think yoursquoll figure it outrsquo So I wrote down ID10T I used to like Georgie A husband and wife had a tiff The wife called up her mom and said ldquoHe fought with me again I am coming to live with yourdquo Mom said ldquoNo darling he must pay for his mistake I am coming to live with yourdquo
Now accepting applications for qualified RNs
Rural tribal 43 bed state-of-the-art facility located in scenic southeastern Oklahoma in Talihina is seeking qualified and energetic
Nursing candidates Choctaw Nation prides itself in providing superior Customer Service Prime candidates must have a strong dedication
to provide unparalleled quality service and product and a real desire to help our Tribal community
Benefits include 401K medical dental optical annual amp sick leave 12 paid holidays Sign on and Referral Bonuses ($1000 RN $600 LPN)
Student Loan Repayment Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship Program Certification Bonuses Float Pay and other incentives offered
Salary based on experience and credentials
For more information contact Gary Lawrence DONat (918) 567-7185 or go to careerschoctawnationcom
LPNs amp RNs ndash Are you passionate about making a positive difference
in the lives of others
Your New Career Starts HereTULSA AND KANSAS OK
For all job postings visit our website atwwwshadowmountainbhscomcareers
Resumeacutes may be submitted directly to Fax (918) 517-3384E-mail kimparnelluhsinccom | In person 6262 S Sheridan
Tulsa OK 74133 or 1013 E 66th Place Tulsa OK 74136
SMBHS offers a complete benefits package for full-time staff including medical dental vision 401k and PTO
$3k Sign-
On Bonus
for FT LPNs
$6k Sign-On Bonus for FT RNs
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 15
Thanks Mr GoffAmy Richards is an Assistant Professor at
Rogers State University She is now a candidate for her PhD in Nursing Research and Education at Oklahoma City University_____________________________________________
When I was in the fifth grade I was taught geography by a stately man named Mr Goff His class wasnrsquot that memorable except for a coloring activity in which we artistically crayoned the continents on a world map What made him memorable to me was the note he gave me to give to my parents
This unexpected note-giving caught me off guard I was a good student who minded my manners raised my hand to speak and turned my work in on time But Mr Goff noticed something in me and wanted to share that something with my parents The envelope he gave to my parents was a thank you note He thanked my Mom and Dad for teaching me manners respect for authority and kindness to classmates I still have the note in my scrapbook forty years later I cherish it
As a nursing educator Irsquod like to take the opportunity to thank my nursing students and the parents who raised them I want to thank the students for being respectful to me even when they donrsquot agree with me I want to thank the students who take the initiative to help a classmate whorsquos struggling and asks nothing in return I appreciate those who take a chance to ask a question in front of 80 other students in class to ensure they understood the directions correctly Thank you students for positive comments such as ldquonice lecture Mrs Richardsrdquo I smile when you pop into my office just to grab a piece of candy and tell me that my chocolate saves lives
I donrsquot have time for eye-rolling nonsensical arguing and having to defend why I added a dosage calculation question to your theory test unannounced Itrsquos not my job to teach you basic manners respect and self-control That was your parentrsquos job and now itrsquos your own choice
So when you patiently wait your turn to speak hold open the door for me when my hands are full or laugh at my old corny jokes thank you And thank you to the parents that raised you_____________________________________________
Marla Peixotto-Smith MSN PhD CNE invites you to contribute to the ldquoEducators Cornerrdquo Please share your lived experiences to marlasmithrsuedu In the near future abstracts with hyperlinks can be sent to share with the educational community
John Merkey HRC Oklahoma City405-606-6902jjmerkeyselectmedicalcom
Are you an RN
bull Advance your career within the fast-growth healthcare industry
bull Benefit from a Spirit-empowered approach to care giving
bull Complete your degree while balancing your work and family commitments
bull Earn a CCNE accredited bachelorrsquos degree
LEARN MORE
onlineoruedu Or call toll-free800-678-8876
Earn your BSN online
The Oklahoma Nurse December 2017 January February 201814
Diane Sears RN MS ONC ndash Ret
Grandpa ldquoThere are too many terminally serious people these days They donrsquot know how to laugh at themselves Life is a lot easier if you can learn to laugh at yourself Grandson But I canrsquot think of anything Irsquove done to laugh about Grandpa Well son that just means yoursquore not doing enough stupid thingsrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 11182009) Nurse ldquoYou said that lsquoYoursquove got a surprise for mersquo Patient Shaking head lsquoYoursquove got something in my eyerdquo Girlfriends talking rdquoI guess you could call it ironicWhatrsquos that I spent last night crying at my laugh linesrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 61010) ldquoBoy Shoe used some pretty cranky works in his editorial today I know He has Irritable Vowel Syndromerdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 12108)
ldquoSigh I wish I knew then what I know now Sigh I wish I knew now what I knew thenrdquo (ldquoShoerdquo cartoon Brookins amp MacNelly 6110) ldquoSometimes I think Irsquod like to live to be a hundred And then I think no maybe itrsquod be better to check out while Irsquom still not a burden to anyone and then I think heck Irsquove always been a burden to someone so why should I stop now And then I think why isnrsquot dinner ready yetrdquo (ldquoPicklesrdquo cartoon Bryan Crane 92717) New arrival in heaven talking to St Peter ldquoCan I at least answer the emails that came in before people found out I was deadrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 3211) ldquoLife and Death in the 24-hour news cycle era tombstonerdquoRIP Followed the golden rule obeyed the laws never even a hint of a scandal and no one remembers her namerdquo (ldquoNon Sequiturrdquo cartoon Wiley 4211)
Humor In Your EyeldquoMy ancestors were huntergatherers Irsquom more of a surferordererrdquo (ldquoBizarrordquo cartoon Piraro 10217) Man shouting to elderly neighbor woman peeking over their shared fence ldquoMrs Krassner stop leaving Mr Krassner on our stepsrdquo a sign is pinned on him that says ldquoPlease take care ofrdquo (ldquoSpeedbumprdquo cartoon Coverly 43017) Children leaving bible class rdquoWe learned the fourth commandment lsquoHumor thy father and thy motherrdquo (ldquoFamily Circusrdquo cartoon Bill Keane Inc 122711) Email InsightsA first-grade school teacher presented each child in her classroom the first half of a well-known proverb You can review the endings
Strike while the bug is close
Itrsquos always darkest before Daylight Savings Time
Donrsquot bite the hand that looks dirty
Love all trust me
An idle mind is the best way to relax
Happy the bride who gets all the presents
Laugh and the whole world laughs with you cry and you have to
blow your nose
If at first you donrsquot succeed get new batteries
Better late than pregnant
You get out of something only what you see in the picture
on the box
When the blind lead the blind get out of the way
A bird in the hand is going to poop on you
As we Surfers know sometimes we have trouble with our computers Yesterday I had a problem so I called Georgie the 11 year old next door whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over Georgie clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem As he was walking away I called after him lsquoSo what was wrong He replied lsquoIt was an ID ten T errorrsquo I didnrsquot want to appear stupid but nonetheless inquired lsquoAn ID ten T error Whatrsquos that In case I need to fix it againrsquo Georgie grinned lsquoHavenrsquot you ever heard of an ID ten T error before lsquoNorsquo I replied lsquoWrite it downrsquo he said lsquoand I think yoursquoll figure it outrsquo So I wrote down ID10T I used to like Georgie A husband and wife had a tiff The wife called up her mom and said ldquoHe fought with me again I am coming to live with yourdquo Mom said ldquoNo darling he must pay for his mistake I am coming to live with yourdquo
Now accepting applications for qualified RNs
Rural tribal 43 bed state-of-the-art facility located in scenic southeastern Oklahoma in Talihina is seeking qualified and energetic
Nursing candidates Choctaw Nation prides itself in providing superior Customer Service Prime candidates must have a strong dedication
to provide unparalleled quality service and product and a real desire to help our Tribal community
Benefits include 401K medical dental optical annual amp sick leave 12 paid holidays Sign on and Referral Bonuses ($1000 RN $600 LPN)
Student Loan Repayment Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship Program Certification Bonuses Float Pay and other incentives offered
Salary based on experience and credentials
For more information contact Gary Lawrence DONat (918) 567-7185 or go to careerschoctawnationcom
LPNs amp RNs ndash Are you passionate about making a positive difference
in the lives of others
Your New Career Starts HereTULSA AND KANSAS OK
For all job postings visit our website atwwwshadowmountainbhscomcareers
Resumeacutes may be submitted directly to Fax (918) 517-3384E-mail kimparnelluhsinccom | In person 6262 S Sheridan
Tulsa OK 74133 or 1013 E 66th Place Tulsa OK 74136
SMBHS offers a complete benefits package for full-time staff including medical dental vision 401k and PTO
$3k Sign-
On Bonus
for FT LPNs
$6k Sign-On Bonus for FT RNs
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 15
Thanks Mr GoffAmy Richards is an Assistant Professor at
Rogers State University She is now a candidate for her PhD in Nursing Research and Education at Oklahoma City University_____________________________________________
When I was in the fifth grade I was taught geography by a stately man named Mr Goff His class wasnrsquot that memorable except for a coloring activity in which we artistically crayoned the continents on a world map What made him memorable to me was the note he gave me to give to my parents
This unexpected note-giving caught me off guard I was a good student who minded my manners raised my hand to speak and turned my work in on time But Mr Goff noticed something in me and wanted to share that something with my parents The envelope he gave to my parents was a thank you note He thanked my Mom and Dad for teaching me manners respect for authority and kindness to classmates I still have the note in my scrapbook forty years later I cherish it
As a nursing educator Irsquod like to take the opportunity to thank my nursing students and the parents who raised them I want to thank the students for being respectful to me even when they donrsquot agree with me I want to thank the students who take the initiative to help a classmate whorsquos struggling and asks nothing in return I appreciate those who take a chance to ask a question in front of 80 other students in class to ensure they understood the directions correctly Thank you students for positive comments such as ldquonice lecture Mrs Richardsrdquo I smile when you pop into my office just to grab a piece of candy and tell me that my chocolate saves lives
I donrsquot have time for eye-rolling nonsensical arguing and having to defend why I added a dosage calculation question to your theory test unannounced Itrsquos not my job to teach you basic manners respect and self-control That was your parentrsquos job and now itrsquos your own choice
So when you patiently wait your turn to speak hold open the door for me when my hands are full or laugh at my old corny jokes thank you And thank you to the parents that raised you_____________________________________________
Marla Peixotto-Smith MSN PhD CNE invites you to contribute to the ldquoEducators Cornerrdquo Please share your lived experiences to marlasmithrsuedu In the near future abstracts with hyperlinks can be sent to share with the educational community
John Merkey HRC Oklahoma City405-606-6902jjmerkeyselectmedicalcom
Are you an RN
bull Advance your career within the fast-growth healthcare industry
bull Benefit from a Spirit-empowered approach to care giving
bull Complete your degree while balancing your work and family commitments
bull Earn a CCNE accredited bachelorrsquos degree
LEARN MORE
onlineoruedu Or call toll-free800-678-8876
Earn your BSN online
December 2017 January February 2018 The Oklahoma Nurse 15
Thanks Mr GoffAmy Richards is an Assistant Professor at
Rogers State University She is now a candidate for her PhD in Nursing Research and Education at Oklahoma City University_____________________________________________
When I was in the fifth grade I was taught geography by a stately man named Mr Goff His class wasnrsquot that memorable except for a coloring activity in which we artistically crayoned the continents on a world map What made him memorable to me was the note he gave me to give to my parents
This unexpected note-giving caught me off guard I was a good student who minded my manners raised my hand to speak and turned my work in on time But Mr Goff noticed something in me and wanted to share that something with my parents The envelope he gave to my parents was a thank you note He thanked my Mom and Dad for teaching me manners respect for authority and kindness to classmates I still have the note in my scrapbook forty years later I cherish it
As a nursing educator Irsquod like to take the opportunity to thank my nursing students and the parents who raised them I want to thank the students for being respectful to me even when they donrsquot agree with me I want to thank the students who take the initiative to help a classmate whorsquos struggling and asks nothing in return I appreciate those who take a chance to ask a question in front of 80 other students in class to ensure they understood the directions correctly Thank you students for positive comments such as ldquonice lecture Mrs Richardsrdquo I smile when you pop into my office just to grab a piece of candy and tell me that my chocolate saves lives
I donrsquot have time for eye-rolling nonsensical arguing and having to defend why I added a dosage calculation question to your theory test unannounced Itrsquos not my job to teach you basic manners respect and self-control That was your parentrsquos job and now itrsquos your own choice
So when you patiently wait your turn to speak hold open the door for me when my hands are full or laugh at my old corny jokes thank you And thank you to the parents that raised you_____________________________________________
Marla Peixotto-Smith MSN PhD CNE invites you to contribute to the ldquoEducators Cornerrdquo Please share your lived experiences to marlasmithrsuedu In the near future abstracts with hyperlinks can be sent to share with the educational community
