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The Newsletter of the American Nurses Association–MaineQuarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 25,000 RNs and LPNs in Maine.
ANA-MAINE
JOURNALWINTER 2016
IndexANA Board Unanimous in $400K-$500K Support to Multistate Divisions . . . . . . . . . . .2
Past President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Presidents Immersion Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Committee Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon . . . . 6-9
Nursing Centennial Book to be Published in Spring 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Thank You Letter from Charlie Kettell . . . . . . 11
President’s MessageAt a management seminar
I attended decades ago, a speaker, whose name I have long since forgotten, made a statement that went something like this…”If you aren’t at the direct customer end of your business, you had better be supporting someone who is .” Though I apologize for paraphrasing what the speaker likely said in a much more elegant fashion, it was a sharp reminder that, as a manager, I was in a supporting role and the direct caregivers I managed were in the leading role . The underlying message resonates to this day as my term as President of ANA-Maine begins .
In most industries, there are many layers to the organizational structure and the higher one rises in that hierarchy, the less likely it is that one has direct interaction with customers or a direct hand in producing what is delivered to the customer . The onus on those supervisors, managers, directors, vice presidents, and C-suite members is to retain focus on “where the rubber meets the road” in their particular business to assure that the product or customer experience is the best it can be . Some entities have inverted their organizational charts to visually reflect the belief that those at the higher levels of the organization form the supporting structure that enables those involved in direct service to achieve optimal levels of performance, outcomes, and customer satisfaction .
The quoted statement above reminded me, during the many years I was not in a direct care-giver role, that my efforts needed to be directed at supporting those who were . Translating this for the nursing profession, the consideration became “What is in the best interest of and can best enhance the nurse-patient interaction and its outcome?” That took on a different perspective in various settings .
In some instances, it involved selecting a product or device that was not only economical but was effective and user-friendly . At one point when I was in a director role, we were very strongly encouraged to select products from a contracted supply network . Though most of the available products were quite suitable, some were clearly inferior . In order to justify our desire to purchase out-of-network, we invited the corporate vice president responsible for materials management and others to a side-by-side product comparison . We demonstrated why other vendors’ products, though perhaps slightly more costly, were better suited for the patients and caregivers . We prevailed .
While in an informatics role, there were many opportunities to suggest enhancements to a documentation screen or to recommend use of a different system functionality that would be more user-friendly and more efficient . This required more hours designing, building and testing, but it met the goal of supporting the clinicians and patients .
The concept of supporting those at the customer interface can be manifested in many other forms and by those in many other roles . Additional examples include developing a policy or procedure, defining standards and expectations, delivering an educational experience, participating in committees and task forces, designing a research study, disseminating information and knowledge, engaging in discourse with caregivers and patients to identify opportunities for improvement, coaching coworkers, implementing new strategies, inviting and accepting feedback, and taking appropriate follow-up action .
It was clear at this year’s ANA-Maine Honors and Awards Luncheon that there are many in our midst who, though not in direct caregiver roles, are focused on supporting those who are . The testimonials that were read in support of their nominations and selections were quite moving and inspiring . It was clearly demonstrated that the honorees have adopted the philosophy of servant leadership and of enhancing
Patricia Boston
President’s Message continued on page 2
Nurses at Maine Legislature on
February 17, 2016
ANA-Maine and OMNENursing Leaders of Maine
9AM to 2 PM in the Maine State House Hall of Flags
Objectives• Meetandgreetlegislatorswithvarious
committees• LearnaboutMaine’slegislativepublicpolicy
process• Supportimprovingqualitypatientcareby
learning about health care bills pending• Learnhowtobuildnetworking
relationships with nursing colleagues• TourthehistoricMaineStateHouseand
Hall of Flags• Joinustohelpbuildnurseadvocacy
Contacts: ANA-Maine: Juliana L’Heureux
BS, MHSA, RN Cell phone: 207-751-8117
Email: [email protected]
OMNE: Lisa Harvey-McPhersonRN, BS, MBA, MPPMPhone: 207-861-3282
Email: [email protected]
Page 2 ANA Maine Journal February, March, April 2016
Published by theAMERIcAN NuRSES ASSOcIATION-MAINEa constituent member association of the
American Nurses AssociationE-mail: info@anamaine .org
Web Site: www .anamaine .org
P .O . Box 647 Kennebunk, ME 04043
ANA-MAINE BOARD OF DIREcTORS
Patricia Boston, MSN, RN, RRTPresident, Biddeford
patricia .boston@anamaine .org
catherine Lorello-Snow, PMHRN-BcPresident-Elect, Portland
Jean Dyer, PhD, MSN, BSN, cNETreasurer, York
cindie Rice, MSN, RNSecretary, Lewiston
Tracy Bonney-corson, MSN, RN, MBA-HDirector, Parkman
JoAnne chapman, MED, MSN, RN, NE-BcDirector, Falmouth
Paula Delahanty, RN, BSN, MHSADirector, Warren
carla Randall, PhD., RN, cNEDirector, Auburn
Amander Wotton, BSN, RNDirector, Windham
Contents of this newsletter are the opinion of the author alone and do not reflect the official position of ANA-MAINE unless specifically indicated . We always invite leaders of specialty organizations to contribute .
ANA-MAINE EDITORIAL cOMMITTEEMichelle L . Schweitzer (Editor)Patricia Boston, MSN, RN, RRTJeanDyer,PhD,MSN,BSN,CNEIreneJ.Eaton,MSN,RN,CS
JulianaL’Heureux,BS,RN,MHSA
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President’s Message continued from page 1
the environment in which care is delivered, the knowledge and skills of those giving care, and the policies and practices that impact health care delivery . There is great work going on in our profession in Maine!
In June, I retired after a 40-year career in nursingthat was very satisfying and challenging and which offered me the opportunity to work in a wide variety of clinical, education and administrative roles . Many nurses, however, choose the role of direct care givers throughout their careers, and I have to admit that I truly envy you who make that choice . You are working where “the rubber meets the road”! You are making a direct impact on the health, safety and well-being of those to whom you deliver care . The most poignant memories of my nursing career come from those years when I was at the bedside . When I was not working in a clinical role, I was often asked by family and friends if I missed being “a real nurse .” In response, I attempted
to explain the value that I brought while not in a direct care role was supporting those who were .
As the incoming President of ANA-Maine, I see my role and that of our Board of Directors in the same light . Our responsibility is to support the mission of ANA-Maine, our members, our profession and those who have direct impact on patient care . My hope is that, at the conclusion of our terms of office, you will agree that we have accomplished that .
We welcome and look forward to your participation and input and invite you to contact us to share any thoughts or concerns that you have . Best wishes for a happy and successful 2016!
Respectfully,
Patricia Boston, MSN, RN, RRTPresidentANA-Maine
Donna Policastro, Executive Director
Executive Directors and three Presidents representing the three multistate divisions met with an ANA subcommittee via teleconference to testify of success measures and varied plans for each division to achieve financial autonomy going forward . Testimony included the Northeast Division leaders opting to preserve state association autonomy and to incorporate the NE MSD as a service corporation to supply the business infrastructure of member states . The Midwest, on the other hand, opted to merge all member
associations into a regional nursing association . All evidenced growth in services, governance modeling and membership .
The group was then petitioned to meet with the entire ANA-Board; President Cipriano requested the three Presidents speak; President Cipriano queried; the Board listened . The vote was called; only one comment filled the “any further discussion” period . It was a statement of full support . The Board voted unanimous approval of our request for the 2016 ANA Budget providing $400K to $500K to be shared among the three multistate divisions! We are humbled, grateful, committed!
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you, there is tremendous potential to move ANA-MAINE and the Northeast Multistate Division forward . I cheer you on and offer any support needed to achieve that potential .
Finally, none of this would be possible without you, the membership . You have inspired me when we were fortunate enough to meet or you called with a need . You are more than a membership count . Behind each member number lives a professional with unique talents, needs, goals, and the potential to inspire and challenge others . You are what this association is all about – you and the people we collectively serve .
Thank you for the journey .
Immediate Past President
Past President’s MessageI leave the office of
P r e s i d e n t w i t h d e e p appreciation for member and Board willingness to pioneer new territory in non-profit, small association management and for outstanding leaders who have moved committee work to the next level . Please accept my profound gratitude .
It is my great pleasure to congratulate recently elected President Patricia Boston, President-elect Catherine Lorello Snow, Treasurer JeanDyer andDirectors at large Tracy Bonney-Corson, JoanneChapman and Carla Randall . This dynamic nine-member Board will be complete with Secretary Cynthia Rice along with Directors at large Paula Delahanty and Amander Wotton continuing in their second year of term . Among
Irene Eaton
Immediate Past President, Irene Eaton and Newly Elected
President, Patricia Boston
Newly elected ANA-MAINE Board of Directors (L to R): Jean Dyer, Treasurer; Cindie Rice, Secretary; Catherine Lorello-Snow, President-Elect; Patricia Boston, President; Tracy Bonney-Corson, Director; Carla Randall, Director; Amander Wotton, Director; Joanne Chapman, Director.
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Presidents iMMersion Course
Patricia Boston, MSN, RN, RRTPresident, ANA-MAINE
On December 1–3, 2015, ANA offered its third Presidents Immersion Course in Silver Spring, Maryland . I had the privilege of attending this course, which is held for Executive Directors, Presidents and Presidents-Elect of state associations and for which ANA assumes all attendee costs and travel expenses . Twenty-five states were represented at this event .
This course met several objectives . One was to familiarize us with ANA leadership . Marla Weston, ANA CEO, and Debbie Hatmaker, ANA Executive Director, gave the opening welcome and introductions . Pam Cipriano, ANA President, followed with a session on “Establishing Your Legacy with Ethics and Accountability .” We were fortunate that these three
individuals were present with us throughout the conference and available for informal conversations .
Another objective was to increase our awareness of ANA governance, operations and strategic program priorities . To this end, we heard from Cheryl Peterson, Senior Director of Nursing Programs; Angelo Somaschini, Deputy General Counsel; and Bianca Fornari, Legal Specialist; and many other ANA staff members . We also enjoyed an informative session on ANA legislative priorities and the PAC endorsement process .
A third objective was to provide education and information for use in managing state associations . Related topics included delineating roles and responsibilities of executive directors, presidents, board members and staff of state associations; communications and media training; legal requirements and compliance issues for non-profit boards; conducting effective meetings; financial management and accounting principles; and strategic planning . One of the newer concepts presented was that of
“generative thinking” which is an intriguing approach to viewing the role of governance and leadership .
The fourth objective was to network and share experiences with those from other state associations . This was accomplished through group work sessions as well as several opportunities provided for networking .
All of the above made the course well worth attending . Additionally, we were offered an optional lunchtime tour of ANA headquarters on the final day of the course, and what a serendipitous experience that was! The main hallway outside ANA’s offices includes two striking features . The first is a set of three murals, depicting nursing’s past, present and future . The second is the display of portraits of nearly ninety nurses who have been inducted into the ANA Hall of Fame . The Hall of Fame, which originated in 1976, “recognizes an individual’s lifelong commitment to the field of nursing and its enduring impact on the health and/or social/political history of the United States .” Looking at the many faces and reading the names of those leaders was a humbling experience and one which kindled my pride in our profession . A third highlight of that tour was viewing a letter handwritten by Florence Nightingale!
Although ANA will no longer offer a Presidents Immersion Course in this format, the content will be incorporated into the program of a Leadership Summit, starting in November of this year .
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CoMMittee Work
Irene Eaton, MSN, RN, CS
Accolades to Lori Hillock, Kelly Collins, Barbara Hannon-Visio, Rachel Albert, and Carol Fackler for interest in ANA-MAINE leadership! Your bios impressively represent varied areas of practice, expertise, and interest . We need and value your influence potential for the profession, our association, and fellow members .
Committee work is, in my opinion, where “it” all happens – the stuff that materializes Board decisions . I invite you to view the missed vote as an opportunity to make a difference at the heart of association work – the place where leadership directly impacts and connects with members and non-members .
I choose to be bold and go out on a limb – using this amazing group of professionals as an exemplar of hoping to match interest to service . Lori Hillock has worked with quality and audits . Can you see these skills and talents applied to membership engagement and retention via the Membership Committee? Barbara Hannon-Visio has an interest in finance; awesome that she has agreed to join the Finance Committee! Kelly Collins, expressed passion about educating current nurses and welcoming new graduates into the profession . Can you see this driving member-available Leadership Development, new grad or new-nurse-in-practice Welcome to the Profession Toolkit, or possibly workingwith SusanWhite and Della Jordan (throughcommittee) in their work to preceptor/mentor new grads now legislatively allowed to enter practice in Community Health?
ANA is seeking nurses with five years’ practice to mentor new grads; ANA-MAINE’s partnership with ANA makes all this readily available to members . Committee work could be through the Student-Scholarship Committee and/or Membership Committee…no committee is an island – unless we make it so . Rachel Albert, appreciating all the experience you bring to the table, I especially took notice with your leadership in the Maine Business and Professional Women Organization and think of the dynamic you can bring to quality membership-development work . Carol, your talent for building
relationships is incredibly valuable and not to be squandered because of a marginal vote .
Have I been too bold? I hope not! We are called to recognize talent and encourage one another . Having served eight years on the Board with four as President, I have come to esteem and appreciate committee work . It is time to take it to a new level . Are you interested? Does this appeal to mentioned passions or invoke interest within other members?
Take the leap to make this a dynamic, meaningful and worthwhile professional association . Contact:
• President Patricia Boston: president@anamaine .org
• Student/scholarshipCommittee,AmanderWotton: student .affairs@anamaine .org
• MembershipCommittee,PaulaDelahanty:membership@anamaine .org
• AwardsCommittee,JoanneChapman: awards@anamaine .org
• FinanceCommittee,JeanDyer: finance@anamaine .org
• LegislativeCommittee,CareyClark: legislative@anamaine .org
• EditorialCommittee,MichelleSchweitzer:michelle .schweitzer@anamaine .org
I remain available as member and past president . Contact me any time with questions or just the need to chat toward clarifying a question or commitment . Irene .eaton@anamaine .org
Respectfully and sincerely,
We Invite YOU to Join Important Committee Work at ANA-MAINE
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Two members of the ANA-MAINE Legislative Committee gave a presentation with
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AnnuAl MeetIng And AwArds luncheon
Dr. Marjorie Wiggins,DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-Bc
Advocating Holistic Professional Growth, Empowering Leaders and Promotion of
the Professional Nursing Association
President Eaton learned that Dr . Wiggins, CNO and Senior VP for Patient Care Services at MMC had been nominated for the Agnes Flaherty Award by members of the MMC staff . She petitioned Joanne Chapman, Chair Awards Committeeto gain permission to proffer the President’s Award and to use excerpts from the nomination document . Familiar with Marge’s leadership, Irene needed more of an inside view to articulate the immense difference she has made for her staff, interdisciplinary practice and the communities that MMC serves . Marge has been a stalwart supporter of this professional association through encouragement, supporting leadership involvement and financial support . Excerpts from MMC nursing follow:
“Like a beacon from the Portland Head Light shining into the fog and lighting the way for sailors requiring guidance and support, so Dr . Wiggins has been for her hundreds of nurses at MMC since her arrival in 2001 . Her leadership has been unwavering from her initial nursing focus upon being hired… involving 120 meetings with RNs throughout the hospital asking “what are the top 3 issues that concern you most?” . . .she listened to her staff and respected their concerns…established a visioning group to create a “timeless nursing vision” and established our nursing mission . That group rebuilt MMC
nursing by creating the foundation of what we are today… .the development of nursing’s mission, vision and strategic goals, the inception of a robust shared governance model was created . This model values the collaborative approach . As the Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services, Dr . Wiggins treats every discipline with dignity and respect . She has created an environment where every team member’s input is valued and respected for their unique contributions…Decisions are made at the Council level by bedside nurses, not administration…exemplify Dr . Wiggins’ belief of shared governance for bedside nurses and the powerful belief that nurses have a voice…MMC nurses are involved in over 37 IRB research studies…and often present their work nationally . Under her leadership, we have become better nurses, better professionals, better care givers, better people .” Dr . Marjorie Wiggins, we are privileged to have you among us .
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Myra Broadway, JD, MS, RNMaine State Board of Nursing
Executive DirectorRecognizing exemplary leadership,
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President Eaton had appreciated Myra’s work at both the state and national level; Myra served nationally as the President of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing . It wasn’t until her retirement party that Irene saw the immensity of this person, Myra Broadway . With a strong, penchant for the out of doors and a love of training service dogs, Myra attends life balance few of us are wise enough to do . She readily accepted the often-arduous challenges in front of her . Disagreement did not distract her from issues on the table requiring her leadership to attend ethical, legally compliant and professionally correct decisions to each . The room was filled with people from every walk of life . It was obvious that Myra was equally attentive to each . Myra Broadway, you have a dynamic presence, indomitable spirit, and a countenance that captures . Thank you for your incredible service to the profession and the peoples of Maine .
Myra Broadway, JD, MS, RN and Irene Eaton, MSN, RN, CS
ANA-MAINE Presidential Awards Presented December 4, 2015 – Irene Eaton, MSN, RN, CS
Donna Policastro, Executive DirectorWith Gratitude for yourCourage and Leadership
Donna Policastro is widely recognized nationally through her work as Rhode Island Nursing Association’s Executive Director and ultimately Executive Director of the Northeast Multistate Division . ANA-MAINE is fortunate to have sub-contracted for her services as the first ANA-MAINE executive director . Donna brings an expanded worldview, enviable experience and developed expertise to this association . She has demonstrated immense patience as the Board transitions from a controlling-the–business orientation to a governance model that demonstrates attention to professional collaboration, advocacy, policy, leadership, and professional development . Thank you for your courage to lead this association toward sound and successful business efforts! Donna Policastro and Irene Eaton
ANA-MAINE Presents Appreciation Award to Donna Policastro at the Annual Meeting in
Portland, MEPresented December 4, 2015
February, March, April 2016 ANA Maine Journal Page 7
AnnuAl MeetIng And AwArds luncheon
The December 5, 2015 Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon recognized and celebrated courageous, outside-of-the-common-box leadership and creativity to achieve excellence in nursing leadership and nursing education .
The Agnes E . Flaherty Award was presented to Deborah Bachand, BSN, RN, NE-Bc in recognition of her leadership, courage and commitment to excellence . Excerpts from her nomination attributes include a sampling of the accolades:
“Firm, fair and consistent leadership…always takes time to know her staff individually and is cognizant of each one’s skills, passions, and talents…her mentorship, guidance and vision…attending the units goals along with the individual’s professional development goals…practices a flat leadership style that promotes the abilities of other team members…embodies transformational leadership .”
Left to right: Martha Riehle (accepted the President’s Award for Marjorie Wiggins) and Deborah Bachand, recipient of the Agnes E.
Flaherty award. Both Martha and Deborah are nurses at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
The Sister Consuela White Spirit of Nursing Award was presented to carey clark, PhD, RN, AHN-Bc in recognition of her care, concern, respect and knowledge . Excerpts of her nomination attributes include a sampling of Carey’s accolades:
“(The RN-BSN) curriculum she developed received full accreditation by ACEN and national recognition by the American Holistic Nurses Association as demonstrating Excellence in Holistic Nursing Education…designed the curriculum so that students have reflective and self-care opportunities in every course, and points are awarded for their efforts in this area…brings her holistic-caring expertise to her work with students, faculty…passion for supporting others in their self-care through supporting their understanding of psychoneuroimmunology and stress management…brings it to the larger community through RSU-1 Early Childhood Education Advisory Council, The Wellness Connection of Maine, a monthly health and healing related blog in The Kennebec Journaland her grassroots involvement with the Nurse Manifest Project .”
Agnes E. Flaherty and Sister Consuela White Spirit of Nursing Awards
Carey Clark, recipient of the Sister Consuela White Spirit of Nursing Award. Carey is a
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¢Full time, Surgery, Monday to Friday, share after hours and weekend on call. Scrub nurse experience preferred.
¢Full time, OBS 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
¢Part time, OBS 1 day and 1 night shift.
Apply online at www.calaishospital.com or email [email protected] to request an application,
207-454-9228 to request by mail.Address: 24 Hospital Lane, Calais, ME 04619.
Job Opportunities – Calais, Maine
Equal Opportunity Employer
Registered Nurses &
Licensed Practical Nurses
We are a Federally Qualified Health Center located in beautiful Aroostook County. Pines offers accessible, integrated, high-quality care
focused on the patient’s experience. We deliver primary, behavioral and specialty health care services. In addition to a supportive, team-oriented, and fun work environment, Pines Health Services offers a
comprehensive benefits package and competitive salaries.
Health Centers in Caribou, Presque Isle, Van Buren, Fort Fairfield, and Washburn.
For more information on these and other exciting opportunities visit www.pineshealth.org or contact:
Human ResourcesP.O. Box 40, Caribou, ME 04736 • (207) 498-2356 ext. 2031
Because nothing is more important than your team!
RFGH has two 36-hour charge nurse positions available. One position is 6p-6a and one is a variable shift (two 6a-6p shifts per week and one 6p-6a shift)
· 2 years ED experience preferred.· Current ACLS, PALS and IV certification · ENPC, TNCC, CEN preferred · Excellent pay and benefits, Top 20 CAH Hospital in the U.S., 2015 Best Places to Work in Maine
Redington-Fairview General Hospital is an independent community hospital located in Skowhegan, Maine. RFGH has provided quality, comprehensive health
services to the residents of Somerset County since 1952.
www.rfgh.netApply in person, mail, E-mail or FAX your resume to: Redington-Fairview General Hospital FAX: 207-474-7004P.O. Box 468, 46 Fairview Avenue E-mail: [email protected], ME 04976
For more information call Human Resources Department,474-5121 Ext. 2301, 2304 or 2425 Equal Opportunity Employer
RN, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT:
Saint Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine invites applications for the following positions:
2 Assistant Professor of Nursing Positions- Community Health and Medical Surgical
Applicants must be willing to support the mission and core values of Saint Joseph’s College.
To learn more about Saint Joseph’s College and to apply for any of the above positions or other available instructor or administrative positions, visit www.sjcme.edu; click on “Careers at SJC”. Select the position of interest, and follow the directions to set up an account and apply. Within our web-based applicant system you will have the opportunity to attach your curriculum vitae (resume) and cover letter, the names and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references, and read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement.
Saint Joseph’s College is an EEO employer.
Specific questions may be emailed to: [email protected] or call 207-893-7757.
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Poster Presentations
Juliana L’Heureux and Susan Henderson
Attendees enjoy the poster presentations and chatting with vendors
Liz Beal, MaineGeneral Medical CenterUniversity of Southern Maine nursing students Gabrielle Stojanovic and Kate Lydon
with Nursing Professor and ANA-MAINE Director Carla Randall
AnnuAl MeetIng And AwArds luncheon
Announcing the 2015 sponsors and vendors
Riverview Psychiatric Center provided information on stress management
Stephanie Briggs provided information online undergraduate and graduate programs at
Saint Joseph’s CollegeEastern Maine Health Services provided
information at their vendor booth
Jean Dyer, ANA-MAINE Treasurer, visits with vendors at the Maine Bureau of Insurance booth
Karen Daley, ANA Past President, presents
Care Coordination at the Intersection of Patient
Quality and Safety
Patricia Boston presents Call to Action as the newly
elected President of ANA-MAINEIrene Eaton, ANA-MAINE Immediate Past President;
Karen Daley, ANA Past President, and Patricia Boston, ANA-MAINE President
Donna Policastro, ANA-MAINE Executive Director, shares news about the Northeast Multi-State division.
February, March, April 2016 ANA Maine Journal Page 9
AnnuAl MeetIng And AwArds luncheon
ANA-ME Annual Meeting attendees enjoy a presentation by Past ANA President, Karen Daley
Irene Eaton, ANA-MAINE president, presents Representative Christine
Burstein, RNP, with a commendation award for her efforts toward healthcare funding, safe food
storage, environmental issues, and reproductive health
Carey Clark, Juliana L’Heureux, Myra Broadway, and Susan Henderson enjoy networking at the ANA-MAINE Annual Meeting
Donna Policastro, ANA-MAINE Executive Director and Karen
Daley, ANA Past President
Irene Eaton, ANA-MAINE Immediate Past President and
Karen Daley, ANA Past President
Irene Eaton, ANA-MAINE Immediate Past President
received recognition award for her eight years of board work. Patricia
Boston, ANA-MAINE President presented the award.
Registered NursesSummer Camp PositionsWork at Maine Teen Camp for the ultimate summer
experience!
Dates: Flexible!Toll Free 1-800-752-2267E-mail: [email protected]
More info www.teencamp.com
Nurses Wanted—RN/LPN at international children’s summer camp. Professional staff. Four
or eight weeks. 350 acres on private lake. Pediatric experience necessary. Competitive
salary+room & board. Meg Kassen
Hidden Valley CampFreedom, ME 04941Phone: 866-482-7823
The Summer Camp, a nonprofit residential summer camp, provides girls from low-income families and foster homes with the opportunity to experience a sleep-away camp. Our summer
sessions for 2016 will be held at a private camp in Washington, Maine, located 20 minutes from Augusta. We are an American Camp Association accredited camp celebrating our 31st season this summer. We are seeking to hire a nurse for the following dates: June 21st–June 30th, July 2nd–July 11th, July 13th–July 24th and July 26th–August 2nd. Salary and travel allowance.
If you are interested in MAKING A DIFFERENCE this summer, please contact: Tracy St. Onge-May, 8 Church Street, Bridgton, ME 04009
(800) 979-9896 • thesummercamp.org • [email protected]
Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center
Hospital Nurse II
Page 10 ANA Maine Journal February, March, April 2016
Maine Nursing: Interviews and History of Caring and Competence authored by Valerie Hart, Susan Henderson, JulianaL’Heureux, and Ann Sossong and edited by Mary Pelletier MS, BS, RN is being published by The History Press and will be available in April/May, 2016 . This book preserves the wisdom and memories of Maine nurses in their own words, recognizes significant historical events and honors the nursing profession’s contributions to the health and well-being of the people of Maine over the hundred year period, 1914-2015 .
The 100th anniversary of the American Nurses Association in Maine was in 2014 and the 100th anniversary of registration of Maine nurses was in 2015 . The Centennial Project committee, which consisted of MyraBroadway,JD,MS,RN,AnnSossong,RN, PhD, NE-BC, Beth Clark, PhD, RN, Juliana L’Heureux, BS,MHSA, RN,Martha Eastman, PhD,MS, BS,CMC,MarlaDavis, MS, RN, Susan Henderson, RN, BS, MA and Valerie Hart, EdD, PMHCNS-
BC, sought to celebrate these events by writing a book of oral histories of Maine nurses . Work on oral histories done previously by many others served as a foundation for the project and is acknowledged in the book . The group met regularly – planning and collaborating for over two years . ANA-MAINE, Kappa Zeta-at Large, Omicron Xi Chapter at Large and the Maine Nursing Practice Consortium donated money that helped support costs . The work has finally come to fruition with publication of Maine Nursing: Interviews and History of Caring and Competence scheduled for April/May of this year!
Only a tiny sample of Maine’s nurses could be interviewed . Based on their accomplishments, countless more could have been included . The intent of the book is to honor all Maine nurses by
telling stories of caring and competence linking the past and present and providing a path into the future .
The American Nurses Foundation agreed to accept all royalties from the sale of the book with the intent of establishing a Maine Nursing Research Fund whose purpose will be to assist a Maine nursing researcher in accordance with the Foundation’s grant policies .
Nursing Centennial Book to be Published in Spring 2016
Houlton Regional Hospital, is a progressive facility providing care with a personal touch to the communities we serve. We are presently seeking:
REGISTERED NURSESMEDICAL/SURGICAL/
ACUTE CARE UNIT
36 HRS, 7P-7A$3.50 SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS
EVERY THIRD WEEKENDSHARE OF HOLIDAYS
$5000.00 NET SIGN ON BONUS
Maine Nursing License required. Comprehensive benefit package. Health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday pay. Life insurance, Long term disability insurance, tax deferred annuity, etc. Competitive salary with shift differentials.
Houlton Regional Hospital is located in Northern Maine where all four
seasons are enjoyed.
Visit our website at www2.houltonregional.org
Submit application/resume to:Human Resources
Healthcare RecruiterHoulton Regional Hospital
20 Hartford StreetHoulton, ME 04730
Phone: (207) 521-2560Fax (207) 532-7334,
or e-mail us at [email protected]
Equal Opportunity Employer
LOOKING FOR A MEANINGFUL CHANGE IN YOUR CAREER?Are you tired of the bureaucracy? Do you want to get back to why you went
into nursing in the first place? Would you like your patients to have the quality care they deserve while working closely with the top specialists in the country?
Patient Advocates, LLC has openings forNurse Case Managers in greater
Portland and Bangor, Maine.
Join a team of Advocates who put our patients first! Send a letter of interest and resume to:
Renee Lizotte, Director of Client ServicesPO Box 1959 • Gray, ME 04039
We have openings!• OR RNs • PACU RNs1-2 yrs OR Scrub Experience
OA Centers for Orthopaedics Surgery Center
Portland
Centers for Orthopaedicsa division of Spectrum Medical Group
For more information, please see the website at www.orthoassociates.com
February, March, April 2016 ANA Maine Journal Page 11
MeMbershiPThank You Letter
from Charlie KettellOn behalf of Bettie’s entire family, I thank you for
your article about Bettie Kettell’s sudden passing . The nurse’s perspective of our environment, its fragility, contamination by poorly tested chemicals and their effect on humans was indeed a passion for her, and she was very vocal to all, of the present and future environmental and industrial challenges to our health . One of the objects of her personal lobbying was Tryclosan, which has since been shown to be an ineffective antibacterial at the “doses” currently included in soaps and hygiene products such as toothpaste, as well as being an irritant to skin . She would have loved to have seen this in print, although she already “knew” it!
Thank you!Charlie Kettell
Western Maine Health
Waldo County Healthcare
Lincoln County HealthcareLincolnHealth—Miles CampusLincolnHealth —St. Andrews Campus
Pen Bay Healthcare
Memorial Hospital
Maine Medical CenterSynernetMaine Behavioral HealthcareMaine PHONorDxHomeHealth Visiting NursesSouthern Maine Health CareSMHC - Biddeford Medical CenterSMHC - Sanford Medical Center
Whether you thrive in a large urban medical environment or prefer the warmth andcharacter of a community hospital, MaineHealth has the ideal setting for yournursing career with opportunities throughout southern, central, and western Maine.
MaineHealth is ranked among America’s top 100 integrated healthcare networks.When you join the MaineHealth system you will receive the opportunities, resources,tuition assistance, and support you need to help advance your career to the next level.
So come to MaineHealth where you can have your dream clinical career whileliving and working in a location that provides unsurpassed natural beauty, safecommunities, excellent schools, and four-season outdoor recreation.
Visit us at www.careersatmainehealth.org to learn more and applytoday, or to join our talent community where you can learn aboutevents or let us know your interests and we will keep you apprised of new roles!!!
EOE
RN Opportunities in Maine
Mount Saint Joseph Residence and Rehabilitation in Waterville, Maine is seeking RN’s and LPN’s to join our clinical team. We have licensed
positions available in FULL TIME, PART TIME and PER DIEM schedules.
• Pay rate is highly competitive• Voted area’s Best of the Best for Skilled Nursing
• Opportunity for personal growth and professional advancement
Come join our team of dedicated colleagues who are here“to make good things happen for other people.”
For immediate consideration pleasesubmit a current resume to [email protected]
www.mtsj.org
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