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New Jersey State Nurses Association • 1479 Pennington Road • Trenton, New Jersey 08618 • www.njsna.org • (609) 883-5335
Volume 46 • Number 4 Quarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 137,000 RNs and LPNs in New Jersey October 2016
Inside...
New Members and Renewing Members . . . . . . . . . . 4
Remember the song, “And the beat goes on?” . . . . . 5
American Association of Indian Nurses –
New Jersey 2 10th Anniversary Celebration . . . . . . . 5
Legislative Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Is This My Patient? Effective Communication
Between Nurses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Region News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Member News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Focus on Health Care Access at the ANA Convention . .9
Thomas Edison Class Participates in Day at the
Statehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Dear ColleaguesWelcome to the New Jersey State Nurses
Association (NJSNA) and the Institute for Nursing (IFN) Annual Convention. Knowledge about cultures and its impact on interactions with health care is important for nurses. Nurses are the key players to bring about change and have embraced the diversity that is part of healthcare. We will be hosting our 114th convention with its theme “New Jersey Nurses: Embracing a Culture of Change.” The convention will be held at Bally’s Casino and Resort in Atlantic City on October 11–14, 2016.
The positive feedback received from our evaluations noted that the “Rotunda” area of Bally’s Casino and Resort was conducive for our attendees. The Convention is designed to offer opportunities for networking with colleagues and meeting new and interesting professionals, sharing ideas and getting up-to-the-minute information on the latest in nursing and healthcare. Our conference is open to all nurses for we all play a vital role in leading change and advancing health care.
The most longstanding of the Institute’s many activities are the nursing scholarship and research programs. The Institute for Nursing will kick-off the convention by hosting its first Research Dinner with renown speaker Cynthia Clark, PhD, RN, ANEF,
FAAN, Professor Emeritus, Boise State University who will be speaking on “Heeding the Call for Transformational Change: Fostering Civility, Professionalism and Ethical Practice in Nursing.” Separate registration is required.
On Wednesday, representatives from various organizations from around the State will be exhibiting as well as our poster presenter’s will be available to answer all your questions. Visit the exhibit area and have a chance to win a stay
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at the Carisbrooke Inn or at the Cove Pocono Resorts, or Bally’s Casino and Resort, and more.
Dr. Beverly Malone, our keynote speaker, is among America’s notable nursing leaders who is advocating with discussions about nurse educator shortage, and the role of nursing in ensuring access to safe, quality, culturally competent care to diverse patient populations.
Mental health issues are not a sign of weakness but a topic most don’t want to talk about. The NJ Mental Health Players will provide basic education about mental illness and you will have an opportunity to interact with the players as they transform the healthcare environment to prevent nurse burnout and to ask questions about mental health issues. While enjoying the lunch join Louis G. Hutt, Jr. Esq. C.P.A, as he explains why money should matter to nurses. He will take us on a financial journey and enlighten us on how our money can work for us. Purchase your ticket early.
As the day winds down, NJSNA‘s opening business meeting will provide an update on current issues. Norma Rodgers, President of NJSNA, invites you to be part of the Welcome Reception as she Gracefully Passes the Gavel...Our President’s Journey.
Thursday we have more exciting topics with outstanding speakers. Jeffrey Brenner, MD, Founder of the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers will take us on a journey on the building of the Medicaid ACO in Camden, New Jersey. Join us at the Health Care Plenary session with speakers Dr. Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN, Vice President, American Nurses Association and Michellene Davis, Esq., Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Barnabas Health followed by NJSNA’s voting business meeting.
Our specialized offerings are first-rate! Don’t forget to register and be part of one of the largest conferences in the State of New Jersey.
Norma L. RodgersBSN, RN, CCRA
President, New Jersey State Nurses Association
Benjamin EvansDD, DNP, APN
Chairman Institute for Nursing
Fatima SanchezMSN, RN
Convention Chair
Darlene BorromeoBSN, RN
Convention Co-Chair
Visit http://njsna.org/2016-njsnaifn-Convention
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New Jersey NurseOfficial Publication of the
New Jersey State Nurses Association and Institute for Nursing1479 Pennington Road
Trenton, New Jersey 08618Phone: 609-883-5335
Fax: 609-883-5343Email: [email protected]
Webpage: www.njsna.org
NJSNA Mission StatementAdvance the practice of professional nursing by fostering quality
outcomes in education, practice and research
Institute for Nursing (IFN) Board of TrusteesDr. Benjamin Evans, Chair, [email protected]
June Brandes Chu, Secretary, [email protected] Schmidt, MAL, CEO, [email protected]
Dr. Mary E. Fortier, MAL, [email protected] Sauerhoff, Treasurer, [email protected] Dr. Phyllis Hansell, Vice Chair, Community Member
Elizabeth Balota, MAL, [email protected] Wise, Community MemberEric Arauz, Community MemberRay Zarzar, Community Member
Executive CommitteeNorma Rodgers, President, [email protected]
Dr. Benjamin Evans, President Elect, [email protected]. Kathryn Fleming, Vice President, [email protected]
Eleanor Withington, Treasurer, [email protected]. Sandy Quinn, Secretary, [email protected]
Board of DirectorsJudy Schmidt, Past President, [email protected]
Saundra Austin-Benn, Director, [email protected] Gillespie, Director, [email protected]
Dr. Rosemarie Rosales, Director, [email protected] Krug, Director, [email protected]
Kathleen Burkhart, Director Staff Nurse, [email protected]. Kathleen Mullen, Director Staff Nurse, [email protected]
Patricia Fonder, Director Staff Nurse, [email protected]. Jackie Owens, Chair, COPP, [email protected]
Dr. Eileen Toughill, Director, [email protected]. Margaret Daingerfield, Director, [email protected]
Region PresidentsMary Ellen Levine, Region 1; [email protected]
Patricia August, Region 2; [email protected] Singh, Region 3; [email protected]
Dr. Susan Fowler, Region 4; [email protected]. Anita Murphy, Region 5; [email protected]
Peggy Lasoff, Region 6; [email protected]
NJSNA/IFN StaffJudy Schmidt, CEO; [email protected]
Debra Harwell, Deputy Director; [email protected] Sandy Kerr, Executive Assistant & Member Administrator;
[email protected]. Barbara Chamberlain, Coord. Gov. Relations; [email protected]
Tyea Santiago, Education Coordinator; [email protected] Jackson, Ed. Adm. Asst.; [email protected]
Annemarie Edinger, RAMP Comm Coord.; [email protected] Scott, Director RAMP; [email protected]
Tiffany Hobbs, Case Manager RAMP; [email protected] Wysocki, Case Manager RAMP; [email protected]
Bill Philhower, Case Manager RAMP; [email protected] Gannon, Intake Spec. RAMP; [email protected] Pirro, Intake Spec. RAMP; [email protected]
New Jersey Nurse StaffJudy Schmidt, Editor
Sandy Kerr, Managing EditorDr. Barbara Wright, Executive Editor
New Jersey Nurse Copy Submission Guidelines:All NJSNA members are encouraged to submit material for publication that is of interest to nurses. The New Jersey Nurse also welcomes unsolicited manuscripts. Article submission is preferred in MS Word format, Times New Roman font and can be up to 500 words. When sending pictures, please remember to label pictures clearly since the editors have no way of knowing who persons in the photos might be.Copy Submissions: Preferred submission is by email to the Managing Editor. Only use MS Word for test submission. Please do not embed photos in Word files, send photos as jpg files.Submit Materials to: New Jersey Nurse, Attention to Sandy Kerr, Managing Editor at [email protected]
Advertising: for advertising rates and information please contact Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc., 517 Washington Street, P.O. Box 216, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 (800-626-4081), [email protected]. NJSNA and the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. reserve the right to reject any advertisement. Responsibility for errors in advertising is limited to corrections in the next issue or refund of price of advertisement.
Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement or approval by the New Jersey State 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. NJSNA and the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. shall not be held liable for any consequences resulting from purchase or use of an advertiser’s 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 NJSNA or those of the national or local associations.
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www.njsna.orgMembership ServicesSandy Kerr, Executive Assistant, is also now NJSNA’s Membership Services Administrator. She will be your contact for all membership questions. She can be reached at 609-883-5335 extension 111 or by email at [email protected].
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Judy Schmidt, MSN, RN, CCRN
In June of this year the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) sent to the American Nurses Association’s Lobby Day a contingency of nurses with varied backgrounds including a pre-nursing student. For those of you who don’t know Lobby Day is held every year in Washington DC by the American Nurses Association Government Relations Department. The Department members arrange meetings with each state’s Representatives and/or Senators to the US Congress. In addition, there is a pre-meeting breakfast where attendees are given information on federal legislation that is important to nurses in the United States. This year the topics included:
• Safe Nurse Staffing• Full Licensure for APRNs in the VA• Allowing the CDC to research the affects of Gun
Violence on our communities• Nursing Workforce Education Funding• Expanding access to home health care benefits
The New Jersey Contingency visited several federal legislative offices and met with their legislative aids to discuss the above topics. On our journey we were surprised to meet actor Morgan Freeman also on “The Hill” to lobby for an issue near and dear to his heart prevention of “finning” and sale of shark fins. It was hard to tell if the group was more excited to speak about nursing issues with the legislators or talk with Morgan Freeman!
Here in New Jersey, NJSNA lobbies for issues that are important to NJ Nurses. Some of the legislative bills that we are addressing are:
• Multi-State Licensure Compact
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• Consumer Access to Health Care or the Full Practice Authority for APNs
• Out of Network Bills• Opioid Bills• Safe Staffing• Telemedicine
In this issue of the New Jersey Nurse the Congress on Policy and Practice (COPP) has an article on a few of the
bills that impact nursing and nursing practice. Please read their article in this issue and others that will be appearing in the New Jersey Nurse in the future.
It is important for every nurse whether a “new grad” or a “well-seasoned nurse” to be aware of the politics surrounding nursing in NJ. The New Jersey State Nurses Association has made it a priority and part of its mission statement to advocate for all nurses in NJ. If you would like to be a part of this advocacy, please become a member of NJSNA by joining on line at https://www.njsna.org.
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Benjamin Evans, DNP, APNInstitute for Nursing Chair
Well, the work of the Institute for Nursing (IFN) goes on. As I come the end of my 2-year term as chair, I would like to say thanks to each of you who supported the IFN in the past and continue to do so. My sincere appreciation to the Board of Trustees comprised of members from Nursing, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical who have provided oversight and direction to the IFN work. Thanks to two subgroups of volunteers for the IFN—the members of the awards committee and the scholarship committee. Both committees are instrumental to the work of the IFN and function like “well-oiled machines.” Thank you to Judy Schmidt, NJSNA CEO, Debra Harwell, Deputy Director,
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Sandy Kerr, NJSNA Executive Assistant, and the staff of NJSNA for their support and guidance on projects.
Over the past two years, the IFN has awarded $26,000 in Nursing Scholarships. The IFN awarded $1500 for support of an ongoing nursing research project. Eleven individuals were recognized at the biennial EPIC Award banquet (Exceptional People in the Community).
The Provider Unit was re-accredited with commendation thanks to the members who volunteer to serve on review teams and NJSNA staff, Debra Harwell, Tyea Santiago and Dr. Barbara Chamberlain. Jillian Scott, Director of RAMP, and her team continue to serve over 500 participants under the state funded Recovery Assistance and Monitoring Program, a huge task.
As the IFN is the owner of the building which houses both the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) and IFN, the board of trustees has worked with the CEO on building issues such as air conditioning, phone upgrades and other related projects.
The IFN fund raising events have included EPIC, the Research luncheon at the annual nursing convention, a mystery dinner themed “Who killed Santa?,” and a
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AmericanAssociationofIndianNurses–NewJersey210thAnniversaryCelebration
The AAIN-NJ2 Governing Board and members along with seated L to R: Lydia Albuquerque, Founder and advisor of AAIN-NJ2, Norma Rodgers, President, NJSNA,
Dr. Rachel Koshy, President AAIN-NJ2, and standing 3rd from right, Dr. Soffy Vilson, Secretary of AAIN-NJ2, Judy Schmidt, CEO, NJSNA (standing 4th from right and
Dr. Munira Wells, Treasurer (standing 7th from right)
AAIN-NJ2 held their 10th anniversary celebration on June 6th, 2016 from 6pm onwards at the Gran Centurions, Clark NJ. Dr. Soffy Vilson, Corporate Nurse at Springpoint Senior Living and Dr. Munira Wells, Assistant Professor at Seton Hall University were the emcees for the anniversary celebration.
The evening started with networking and fellowship along with hors d’ouevres. A prayer song in Hindi was sung by Merlin Mendonca, Kiran Patel, Violet Monis and Premilla Mendonca. After which the President of AAIN-NJ 2 Dr. Rachel Koshy delivered her welcome address and welcomed the Rutgers Dean of the Nursing School and Distinguished Professor Dr. William Holzemer; Assistant Dean for Academic Support, Dr. Valerie Stephen; President NJSNA Norma Rodgers; CEO NJSNA Judy Schmidt; Jaycee Barredo, retired VP international recruitment, at St Barnabas Healthcare Systems, scholarship recipients, awardees, fellow nurses their families and guest.
The Hindu philosophy gives a lot of importance to a lamp. In almost all occasions a ceremonious lamp is lit. Even an average individual would feel the divine presence after lightening the lamp. Lighting of the lamp purifies the environment as well as invites divine spirit to the occasion. The lighting of the lamp was initiated by the President of AAIN-NJ2 Dr. Rachel Koshy and passed on to Dr. William Holzemer, Dr. Valerie Stephen, Jaycee Barredo, Lydia Albuquerque, Norma Rodgers, and Judy Schmidt. The AAIN-NJ2 Governing Board sung Showers of Blessing, a gospel song which brought in serenity and a sense of divine feeling.
AAIN-NJ2 gave away about three scholarships of $500, to each deserving student at Rutgers School of Nursing for their undergraduate studies and one Scholarship to a well deserved RN for her graduate studies at William Paterson University, NJ.
There were Indian classical dances and Bollywood dances performed by daughters of our AAIN-NJ2 members. They kept us entertained with their various fast paced moves, rhythm and vigor.
To our surprise Jaycee Barredo who is now retired was available to attend our 10th anniversary celebration. She was the Vice President International recruitment at St Barnabas Healthcare Systems then. She supported Mrs. Lydia Albuquerque our first President in founding the AAIN-NJ2 chapter in 2006.
Norma Rodgers, President NJSNA spoke about the importance of becoming a member of NJSNA. She gave valuable insights as to why memberships are important and needed. She also informed that in some hospitals nurses automatically become member of NJSNA when they join that institution as the employer supports and instills in the nurse a sense of belongingness and the need to be a member of a nursing association.
Judy Schmidt spoke about the negotiations and what is done with the membership contributions and how they safely plan the events and prioritize them. Both their talks were very useful to nurses and hopefully we will see
“Beer Tasting-Boys Night Out.” As we come to the end of the year, planned events include a Research Dinner at the annual convention this month and the Nursing Recognition Awards banquet, DIVA and DON in December. If targets continue to be met, we look to end the biennium in the black. This has been a challenge as overall donations have decreased and responses to funding requests have been low.
As chair it has been a rewarding and growth filled experience. I have attended many interesting events to represent the IFN and crossed paths with leaders, movers and shakers around the state. Thank you for allowing me the privilege to serve in the capacity of chair, IFN. As I transition out of the role, I look forward to sharing and mentoring the new chair.
It is my hope that you continue to support the IFN and help build a core of continuing and new supporters of this valuable work. Nursing is a vital member of the healthcare team, nurses need all the support we can garner. I hope you can see that the IFN is active and productive in promoting nursing through its mission. So, the beat goes on.
a rise in membership of Indian Nurses to NJSNA.AAIN-NJ2 recognized many nurses for their higher
education. Many of them are still in schools and many of them graduated with higher degree. AAIN-NJ2 constantly mentors nurses/new graduates to aim higher and higher as possible.
Leela Alias, RN has been a nurse for nearly 40 years. We thank Leela for her contribution, dedication and commitment to nursing and all the nurses she served as a preceptor and supported them in transitioning to the new environment. AAIN-NJ2 recognized Leela Alias with Longevity award, for all her hard work to nursing.
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CONgREss ON pOliCy aNd pRaCtiCE (COpp)
Sue Weaver, PhD, RN, CRNI, NEA-BC, COPP Member at Large
What’s happening in Trenton? The Congress on Policy and Practice monitors proposed state legislation and updates NJ nurses on legislative bills that have an impact on nursing policy and practice.
New Jersey legislators are making decisions that affect our nursing practice. Check the following website to determine your New Jersey Legislative District and who your legislators are http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/municipalities.asp Get to know your legislators and let them know what you think about the following bills.
“Consumer Access to Health Care Act” (S1281, A669) sponsored by Senator Vitale (District 19) and Assemblywomen Munoz (District 21) and Jasey
LegislativeUpdate
COPP members at NJSNA 2015 Convention. Pictured from left to right Sue Weaver, Sandy Foley, and Jacquelyn Owens
(District 27) and Assemblymen Benson (District 14) and Coughlin (District 19): eliminates the requirement of joint protocol with a physician for advanced practice nurses to prescribe medication. These bills were reintroduced at the beginning of this year and are in the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee, and the Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee. NJSNA supports this legislation, which eliminates the joint protocol and establishes the conditions under which an APN may prescribe medications, such as use of the New Jersey Prescription Blank and completion of continuing professional education requirements related to prescribing controlled substances. Additionally an APN with fewer than 24 months or 2,400 hours of licensed, active, advanced nursing practice in an initial role would be permitted to prescribe medication only if a formal collaborating agreement with a provider is in place.
“Hazardous Drug Safe Handling Act” (S468, A837) sponsored by Senator Sacco (District 32) and Assemblywomen Jimenez (District 32), Sumter (District 35) and Munoz (District 21) and Assemblymen Green (District 22) and Mukherji (District 33): requires standards and regulations concerning safe handling of
hazardous drugs, such as antineoplastic medications used in chemotherapy, by certain health care personnel. The standards and regulations may include, (1) hazard assessments to determine precautions necessary to protect health care personnel from exposure; (2) personal protective equipment and the circumstances under which personal protective equipment must be used by health care personnel; (3) safe handling practices; and (4) spill control and response procedures. On May 26, 2016 this bill passed 70-0-1 in the Assembly and was referred to the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee.
“Health benefits coverage for opioid analgesics with abuse-deterrent properties” (S1313, A1833) This legislation, sponsored by Senator Vitale (District 19) and Assemblymen Conaway (District 7), Benson (District 14), and Wimberly (District 35) and Assemblywoman Pinkin (District 18), is currently in the Senate Commerce Committee and the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs reduce abuse because these drugs are resistant to crushing, breaking or dissolution so they cannot be snorted or injected for a quick high.
“Two nurse educators to the New Jersey Board of Nursing” (S2058, A671) Assemblywoman Munoz (District 21) and Senator Kean (District 21) sponsored these bills, which increases the membership of the New Jersey Board of Nursing to 15 members by adding two nurse educators. Each nurse educator member of the board must be a resident and a registered nurse in New Jersey, have at least five years’ experience in professional nursing, and have been active as an educator or administrator in an approved program to educate registered nurses. In February 2016 the Assembly bill was reported out of committee and is on second reading in the Assembly, while the Senate bill was introduced in April 2016 and is currently in the Senate Commerce Committee.
Consult http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/bills0001.asp for up-to-date information on these legislative bills.
One of the purposes of NJSNA’s Congress on Policy and Practice (COPP) is to promote various issues affecting professional nursing practice. COPP wants to hear from NJSNA members! Please contact COPP via e-mail at [email protected].
Susan Laffan, RN, CCHP-RN, CCHP-AdvancedNJSNA Region 6
The key to successful communication between nurses is a comprehensive report and dialogue between nurses and providers to ensure continuity of care and successful outcomes for all patients. Based on the report received, a nurse develops a mental “picture” of each patient, and yet sometimes nurses ask themselves, “Is this the patient I got report on?”.
With more than 4,800 sentinel events analyzed, the Joint Commission identified communication as the top contributing factor to medical error, with handoffs playing a role in an estimated 80% of serious preventable adverse events.
A “handoff” is a term that involves the transfer of patient information and primary responsibility between those involved with patient’s care. By improving this process, there will be reductions in communication failures and improvement to patient safety. To provide proper transfer of responsibility and meaningful patient care, the report must be accurate, clear, concise, complete, and timely for both the off-going and on-coming nurse.
Webster’s Dictionary defines “communicate” as “to make known; to recount; to give; to impart, as to communicate information. Yet nurses need to develop effective communication defined as “a two-way information sharing process which involves one party sending a message that is easily understood by the receiving party.
The American Nurses Association, in their Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing Practice, Standard 11 states, “Communication: the registered nurse communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.”
It is important to note that the information given during the “report” or “handoff” should be appropriate
IsThisMyPatient?EffectiveCommunicationBetweenNurses
for the nurse receiving the patient. If a patient is on a weight based medication, then the weight should be reported. If there is/was a critical laboratory value or vital sign, all interventions and repeat values or vital signs should be reported. When medication for pain has been administered, the name, dose, route and time given should be reported.
Reports can be between different units within one facility, between two different facilities, between unit shift to shift, or to transporting nurses.
Joint Commission’s requirement for information that needs to be reported includes the “7 P’s”, which include:
• patient identification; • patient data; • precautions/code status; • pharmacy issues; • pain;• problems/plan; • physician orders.
Documentation is an important part of nursing reports because it records who gave the report and to whom. If specific important and/or critical information was communicated, it would be noteworthy to document that specific information. Communication will establish the endorsing of patient care to the receiving nurse. Documentation is the written proof of the communication process.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has a resource available entitled, “Nurse Bedside Shift Report: Implementation Handbook,”that can be found online.
There should never be a time that a nurse giving report would only say, “What do you want to know?”. When communicating to another nurse, always provide all the information you would expect to receive during a report.
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REgiON NEws
Region1
Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Warren
Mary Ellen Levine, MSN/Ed, RNPresident
Appointments and Congratulations: We are proud to announce the newest Region 1
Board members: • Treasurer - Rosemarie Rocchio• Secretary - Kathleen Vnenchak• Vice President for Communications - Rachel
Koshy• Passaic County Coordinator - Barbara Carrig• Warren County Coordinator - Lauren Krause• Vice President for Education - Tifanie Sbriscia• Nominations Committee (2) - Francesca Nordin
and Buffy Reilly
Congratulations to all our new and returning Region 1 Board members! The term of office is August 1, 2016-July 31, 2018. We continue to work together to continue the great work of Region 1 and the New Jersey State Nurses Association!
Events: On August 6th, we held our Installation Lunch at the beautiful Panther Valley Country Club in Warren County. Thanks to Lauren Krause for planning and organizing the event. It was enjoyed by colleagues, family and friends. Thank you to Norma Rodgers, NJSNA President, for attending and offering your continued support and guidance to our region.
Community Service: Region 1 provided dinner to Haitian nursing students visiting the United States. We served an American-style Barbecue on Wednesday, June 22nd. Mary Ellen Levine, Sandra Foley, Daniel Misa, Josephine Sanchez, Lauren Krause, Buffy Reilly, Deborah Foster, Eileen Specchio, Ellen Ehrlich, Sr. Janet, colleague Bernadette Schicho, and CCM nursing student, Brittany Miller, and our ‘honorary’ member, Josephine’s husband, Don, for his barbecuing expertise, attended. The students were so appreciative and even sang us a song! Thank you to College of St. Elizabeth, Sr. Janet, and the CSE faculty for your wonderful effort in providing this experience, which included CPR certification and clinical experience at Trinitas Hospital, dorm accommodations, NY City sightseeing cruise, shopping, and a chance of a lifetime.
Meetings: Please join us at our meetings for networking, participation in great discussions regarding health care issues, event information, education, and lite refreshments. The meetings are held in Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren counties. Non-perishable food accepted for donation to a local food pantry. Not a member, not a problem! We welcome all nurses to join us and bring a colleague! For information see the NJSNA website, our Facebook page, or email Mary Ellen Levine ([email protected]).
Would you like to present some new research or project for professional advancement? Contact Mary Ellen Levine ([email protected]) or Tifanie Sbriscia (Vice President for Education, ([email protected]).
We held a business meeting June 18th at Newton Medical Center. Special thanks to attendees, especially Buffy Reilly, County College of Morris faculty whose nursing students made a generous food donation! Contact hour, “The Medical-Legal Aspect of Nursing and Health Care,” provided by Susan Cacciola, RN. Bob Wasky (Wasky Group), presented Medicare benefit information for providers and eligible individuals.
Thanks to Lauren Krause, Warren County Coordinator, for presenting the American Flag, Levine. The flag will be used at future events.
Our next meeting will be at Hackettstown Medical Center on October 22nd, 11am to 1 pm in the Cafeteria Conference Room.
Region2
Bergen, HudsonPatricia August, MSN, RN, CE
President
Region 2 member Fatima Sanchez MSN, RN has been very active as NJSNA Convention Chair 2016. We encourage all members to attend this year’s convention for CEU’s and the networking opportunities it affords.
A General Membership Meeting was held on June 28th for this region. The Maternal Child Health Consortium of North jersey offered a continuing education contact hour on HPV vaccine education methods to offer parents concerning this vaccination. There was no cost for this offering to our members. Region 2 encourages members to bring potential new members to our General membership meetings with a RSVP. This has proven to be an effective recruitment method for nurses to join NJSNA.
The region Finance Committee held a meeting to review our financial records for the past fiscal year.
Please monitor our Region 2 NJSNA web site for time and date of future meetings. . It is our hope to offer a continuing education contact hour for future meetings as well.
Candidates to be nominated for election are being sought for the 2017-2018 terns for the following openings. Please consider running for the following openings: Two Members at large Posts; Two Nominations and Elections posts. No experience required. Support and guidance will be available.
Region3
Essex, UnionVarsha Singh MSN, APN-C President
Region 3 had an educational dinner as well as mother’s day celebration on May 12 at Royal Albert Palace. Dr. Johnathan Tardos (Medtronic) presented on cardiovascular health and role of loop recorders. NJSNA member Malabika Bhattacharya and Premila Mendoca performed a Bollywood dance and Malini Nair, Founder of Sawparnika Dance Academy entertained attendees with her classical dance performance.
In presence were NJSNA CEO Judith Schmidt and NJSNA President Elect Dr. Ben Evans and FNAP President Joan Zaccardi. Members had the opportunity to take their pictures at a special photo booth.
President Varsha Singh proposed scholarships dissemination for nursing students and 3 scholarships will be awarded starting this year. Applications will go out in September and will be posted at NJSNA website.
Region 3 will have their annual Gala Dinner on December 2. Scholarships are to be awarded at the Gala dinner.
Awards and HonorsRosemarie Rosales – Graduate with her DNP from Felician University and is elected – President elect of PNANJ for 2016-2018Mark Polon – Area Coordinator for Central Region for PNANJ and serves as treasurer for PNANJ Essex County SubchapterAmita Avadhan – Received Prestigious Research Nurse Award from St. Peters Hospital. She is also Education
Chair for NAINA national convention to be held on Oct 21-22.Varsha Singh is now on Advisory Board for Minority Nurse Magazine and was featured with Dr. Steve Adubato on NJTV speaking on nursing and importance of culture. She is invited to present a talk at Rutgers Public Health Nursing Summit in September.
Region4
Middlesex, Mercer, Somerset, Lower Bucks
CountySusan Fowler, RN, PhD
President
Nominations are being invited for the 2016 Ballot. Contact: Barbara Wright, [email protected] for information.
See this issue of New Jersey Nurse for article on Region 4 Sponsored – Day at the Statehouse (p.10).
Region6
Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth, Ocean
Kathleen Mullen, DNP, MSN, RN BC CCRN VP Communications
Hello RNs in Cape May, Atlantic, Ocean, and Monmouth counties!
If you are a member of Region 6 and are not receiving email blasts about our Region meetings, please update your profile on the NJSNA website and check the group correspondence box in the Email Preferences section of your account. If you are not a member, join us! Advocate for yourself, your peers, and your patients by joining your professional organization and adding your voice. FYI—every nurse in NJ receives this newsletter—so if you haven’t visited the NJSNA website and joined, you’re not yet a member.
The annual meeting for Region 6 was held June 1st at the Captain’s Inn in Forked River. Linda Gural, Director at Large, Staff Nurse, on the American Nurses Association (ANA) Board of Directors, and Chair of the ANA Committee on Appointments, brought the membership up-to-date on ANA support for three bills currently before elected officials. These bills were also the focus of the 2016 ANA Lobby Day on Capitol Hill: The Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act (HR2083/S1132), Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act (HR2713), The Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act (HR2713/S578).
The recipients of the 2016 Beulah Miller Scholarship for Nursing Education were announced:
• Brianna Alonzo, a student in the BSN Entry to Practice program at the Columbia University School of Nursing
• Sarajane Campbell, enrolled in the PhD in Nursing Educational Leadership program at Kean University, and
• Teresa Weisneck, an RN-BSN student at New Jersey City University.
Each will assist the Scholarship Committee with evaluation of scholarship applicants for the 2017 cycle. The scholarship is awarded annually by Region 6 to students at various levels of nursing education: entry level (AAS, ADN or BSN), RN-to-BSN, MSN, or a doctoral student (PhD or DNP). Gift baskets donated by the board members in support of the scholarship were auctioned.
Upcoming plans include a Region 6 meeting at the NJSNA Convention in October, a Holiday dinner, and educational meetings during early 2017 in Monmouth County, and in Atlantic or Cape May counties.
Call for Nominations: please contact Kaiann Chu, [email protected] to learn more about upcoming positions. This year the term of office is expiring for the Region 6 positions of President-Elect, Secretary, Vice President of Communications, Vice President to the Congress, Chairperson for Ocean County and for Cape May County, and Nominations Committee.
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international conferences, she has published articles and actively participates in research studies.
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Congratulations to Joan E. Zaccardi, DrNP, APN-C, FAANP, who was inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. The Ceremony was held during the AANPs National Convention in San Antonio, Texas on June 23, 2016. Zaccardi is the Nurse Practitioner/Administrative Practice Manager at Urogynecology Arts of New Jersey. She cares for women with bladder, bowel and pelvic floor dysfunction and renders primary gynecologic care across a women’s life span. She is the current President of FNAP/NJSNA; former treasurer of NJSNA region 6; and served on the Board of Directors as Secretary for the American College of Nurse Practitioners. A speaker on women’s health issues at local, national and
Joan Zaccardi (center) with FAANP sponsors Susan Apold and Donald Gardenier
Daniel Misa and Susan Weaver
Maria Lariccia Brennan, DNP, RN, CPHQ has been appointed Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President, Patient Care Services for Lourdes Health System and St. Francis Medical Center. In her role, Brennan is responsible for patient experience, staff engagement, quality and performance, and professional practice models and care delivery. Brennan received a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree from William Paterson University, a Master of Science degree in Nursing from Hunter College, NY, and Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Pace University. An ANA/NJSNA member, Brennan is a Certified Quality Health Care Professional and was recently elected as President of the Organization of Nurse Leaders NJ Chapter.
Daniel Misa, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN received a Master of Science in Nursing degree in nursing leadership and management from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey in May 2016. Misa is the immediate past president of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) Region 1 (Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Warren), and is the chairperson-elect of the NJSNA Nominations Committee. He is a registered nurse in the emergency department at Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, NJ and St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital in Wayne, NJ.
Susan H. Weaver, PhD, RN, CRNI, NEA-BC, received her PhD in nursing from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey in May 2016. With the support of a small grant from the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE), Weaver completed her dissertation research on the Administrative Supervisor role, commonly referred to as House Supervisor or Evening/Night Supervisor, and the supervisors’ impact on nurse and patient safety. She presented her research results at the AONE 2016 Annual Meeting in Fort Worth, Texas and the ENRS 28th Annual Scientific Session in Pittsburgh, PA. Currently, Weaver is a Nurse Scientist at Meridian Health in Neptune, NJ, and served as NJSNA Council on Policy and Practice Chairman.
The Institute for Nursing announces the recipients of the 2016 Scholarships for nursing study at the doctoral, graduate and pre-licensure levels. The following have been awarded scholarships:
2016 Institute for Nursing’s Scholarship Recipients
Valerie E. Yahn ScholarshipMaura McGonigle
The Catholic University of America
Emily BoboDuquesne University, School of Nursing
Institute for Nursing ScholarshipsGeneral Scholarship
Tiziana DiTullioBergen Community College
Corinne McGuirkRutgers University, School of Nursing
Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. Scholarship
Jessica PierrePassaic County Community College
Lucille Joel ScholarshipSally Sobon Wilson, BSN, RNC
Rutgers University Graduate College of Nursing
Newark City Hospital School of NursingAlumni Association Scholarship
Nicole YorkThe College of New Jersey
Sylvia C. Edge Endowment ScholarshipVernica Enworom
Essex County College
Meridian Health Care SystemsJean Marshall Scholarship Award
Shaakira Abdul RazzaqRutgers University, School of Nursing
The Institute of Nursing Board of Trustees congratulates all recipients of this year’s awards! Our sincere thanks to the following individuals for their service on the Scholarship Committee:
Dr. Mary Fortier, Dr. Regina Mastrangelo, Dr. Carolyn Tuella, Sandra Austin-Benn and Lynda Arnold. We appreciate their time, skills and insights in serving to assist in the mission of the Institute.
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Mary Ellen Levine, MSN/Ed RN
The American Nurses Association, in partnership with the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, convened the Palliative and Hospice Nursing Professional Issues Panel. The American Nurses Association Palliative and Hospice Nursing Advisory Panel convened in the end of January with a meet and greet discussion board and conference call. The excitement of sharing ideas, resources, and conversation with palliative care and hospice nurses from all over the country was palpable. Throughout the past weeks and months, we organized our thoughts and ideas with the assistance of Linda Canonica, MSN, RN, CNE who moderated and often helped us organize our panel discussions and served as the link to the Steering Committee. The Advisory Group has provided multiple resources for the project. At times, she provided feedback from the Steering Committee and surveyed our group based on information that the Steering Committee requested.
The Steering Committee and the Advisory Group are focusing on providing such resources as educational resources and a tool kit for palliative hospice care and services. Some of the areas covered in the Advisory Panel discussions included incorporating palliative care and end of life education, care models, and social media. Educationally, we focused on undergrad, graduate, post graduate education, provider, and community education. We discussed existing and developing care models with a focus on disease entity. Use of social media was discussed as a platform for information sharing. These are just a few of the topics among many others. We considered different formats and the pros and cons of each.
The conversations were daily (postings appearing Monday through Friday) through email. At times, conversations occurred outside the panel. I was able to converse with other educators about our lesson plans for hospice and end of life. As a hospice nurse I am privy to a plethora of resources, that I am already incorporating into community and nursing program education efforts, for which I am grateful. The work of the panel will be available for public comment soon from the ANA. Additional actions are under development. I’m so appreciative for the opportunity to be a part of such an esteemed community of nurses who practice in a variety of settings focusing on palliative and hospice care.
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Update
Kathleen Mullen, DNP, MSN, BSN, MA
At the American Nurses Association Membership Assembly in June, Tanya Friese, DNP, RN, CNL, Assistant Professor, Rush University College of Nursing and Vice Chair of the Rush University Medical Center’s LGBTQ Health Committee shared stories from her practice about the perception and reality of access to healthcare experienced by members of the sexual minority and gender diverse populations. Health care professionals’ conscious and unconscious bias, and limited knowledge about the specific health needs of the LGBTQ community contribute to numerous health disparities. As an example, youth have significantly higher rates of attempted suicide and homelessness, and anxiety, depression, and substance abuse are more prevalent than in the general population. Dr. Friese stressed nurses are in a unique position “to raise awareness of the burdens that inequities and disparities create,” and to facilitate culturally sensitive care to this underserved population.
Following her presentation, ANA members engaged in a structured dialogue to stimulate ideas about practice, policy, and advocacy to meet the needs of the LGBTQ community. At the New Jersey table, the NJSNA members present were President Norma Rodgers, IFN Chair, Dr. Ben Evans, Vice President Kathryn Fleming, Treasurer Eleanor Dietrich, Directors Saundra Austin-Benn and Dr. Kathleen Mullen, and Past Presidents Linda Gural, JoAnne Penn, and CEO Judy Schmidt. Three case studies prompted the shared dialogue at tables of members from each of the states and the US territories:
1. Luis, a 16 year-old patient, arrives at your local clinic for treatment, registered nurse Susan is performing an assessment and states, “I’m
FocusonHealthCareAccessattheANAConventionsorry, but we need you to fill out your mother’s and father’s name on the medical history forms.” Luis looks away and in a low voice says, “I have two dads. Their names are Carlos Montoya and David Sandoval.” Before Susan can catch herself, she becomes flustered and blurts out, “Oh, my goodness!! You don’t have a mother?!” Susan’s response visibly upsets Luis and he turns and leaves the clinic before care is rendered (National LGBT Health Education Center, n.d.).
2. At the Smithtown Health Center, registered nurse Charlie…reaches for a patient’s file and opens it to find the insurance form on top. Reading from the insurance form Charlie calls, “Frank Dubois?” Along with everyone else in the waiting room, Charlie is surprised to see a woman get up from her chair and approach him. “I’m Florence Dubois, and I believe the doctor…wants to see me” (National LGBT Health Education Center, n.d.).
3. Betsy, a new nurse working in a long term care facility, was assigned a 75 year-old female patient named Janice, a long time resident of the facility. After introducing herself to Janice, Betsy turns to the visitor sitting with Janice and says, “It is so nice to meet you. Are you Janice’s sister?” Janice became upset and informed Betsy that the woman was her partner of 40 years (National LGBT Health Education Center, n.d.).
Numerous factors influencing care were identified by all the ANA members in attendance. Though none of the nurses in the case studies were overtly discriminatory, each made an assumption about the patient that denied preferred cultural values, beliefs, worldview, or practices.
ANA members recognized the need for a standardized terminology for nurses and other healthcare professionals to engage in neutral communication with patients and families. While most nurses are familiar with the acronym LGBT, the addition of Q for queer or questioning, I for intersex, and A for asexual may be new to some professionals. Each group has unique health problems. Multiple members identified the role nurses can assume to ensure healthcare agency communications, electronic documentation, and patient education materials are gender and relationship neutral. Open and frank dialogue between activists, allies, and healthcare professionals can decrease misunderstanding and unintentional discriminatory practices. Professional development addressing the cultural and health needs within each segment of the LGBTQAI community would inform nurses about distinct concerns. Nurses at healthcare agencies across each state should prompt their educators to develop educational programs focused on the healthcare needs of sexual minority and gender diverse populations, and recognize the population within other educational programs.
As the structured dialogue concluded, NJSNA members identified two methods to educate nurses in culturally congruent and competent care for sexual minority and gender diverse populations in NJ. The National LBGT Health Education Center was praised as a comprehensive resource with extensive online educational resources for healthcare professionals. Realizing NJ Nurse communicates with every nurse in NJ, our state leadership planned an article describing strategies for NJ nurses to implement to improve access to healthcare within their community for all patients and families, for an upcoming issue.
May 24, 2016 Board of Director’s Meeting:PRESENT: Norma Rodgers, Ben Evans, Kathryn
Fleming, Eleanor Dietrich-Withington, Sandy Quinn, DIRECTORS: Margaret Daingerfield, Saundra Austin-Benn, Mary Krug; DIRECTORS STAFF NURSE: Kathleen Mullen, Kathleen Burkhart, Patricia Fonder; COPP Chair Jackie Owens; REGION PRESIDENTS: Mary Ellen Levine (R1), Varsha Singh (R3 President), Susan Fowler (R4), Peggy Lasoff (R6); NJSNA STAFF: Judy Schmidt, Sandy Kerr, Debra Harwell
EXCUSED: Kate Gillespie, Eileen Toughill, Rosemarie Rosales, Patricia August (R2), Anita Murphy (R5)
GUESTS: JoAnne Penn, Linda Gural; STUDENTS: Seton Hall University – Leah Mayer,
Gabrielle Espinosa, Taylor Pepper, Cara Grattan, Rose Lindor, Stephanie Gerda, Emily Feldman, Rita Battey, Gia Clark, Nicole Lisa; Caldwell University – Nicole Gradeza
Following are highlights of the action items:
Motion 1— To accept March 22, 2016 minutes. Passed
Motion 2— To accept the Consent Agenda. Passed
Motion 3— To accept the Treasurer’s Report. Passed
Motion 4— To accept the 2016-2017 budget for NJSNA. Passed
Motion 5— To accept the proposed changes to the NJSNA Election Policy. Passed
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By Vicki Brzoza, RN, MSN, MBA, CCRN, TESUNurse Educator
When should a nurse get political? What impact can one have on policy? An opportunity to discover this presented itself through a day at the New Jersey State House, when a group of Thomas Edison State University (TESU), W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing, Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN Program students visited the Capitol Complex.
Within the 12-month Program, students are engaged in an online health policy course. As campus-based educators, it can sometimes be a challenge to connect a face-to-face class with online learning, but in partnering with the New Jersey State Nurses Association, (NJSNA), Region 4, these students gained the opportunity to have a State House tour, attend legislative briefings and observe a General Assembly voting session.
The day was led by Former Assemblywoman Barbara Wright, RN, PhD, FAAN, and TESU alumna, Regina Adams, RN, BSN, NJSNA Region 4 past president. Norma Rogers, RN, BSN, NJSNA President and Judith Schmidt, NJSNA CEO, also spoke with the students and emphasized the need for nurses to be members of their nursing organizations and to be involved at the local and state legislative levels. Student Tom Scharibone stated that leaders in Region 4 “stimulated professional efficacy and set the bar for the future of nursing.” These nurses shared their altruistic passion for the profession not just their own personal satisfaction.
Assemblywomen Nancy Munoz (D21), RN, MSN, spoke to the students and encouraged them as future nurses to stay aware of legislation that will impact their profession and the communities in which they serve. Most of the students were unaware that nurses were serving in legislature; three nurses hold seats in the Assembly. Student Laura Beveridge shared that it was
“impressive to have Assemblywoman Munoz speak to the class and describe how her nursing background influences her votes on upcoming bills.”
During the State House tour, students met several Assembly members from their own districts. The tour guide included the architectural features of the second oldest operating State House in America, as well as the legislative process. Student Hanna Kate Warrington stated that it was “amazing to actually see the policy making process after learning and studying the concepts in class.”
During the General Assembly session, seated in the Gallery, the students were introduced by Assemblywomen Mila Jasey, also a nurse, and Nancy Munoz, and then observed a voting session where memorial resolutions were presented, and bills were
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debated and voted upon. One student, Mercy Nnebe, was surprised at how the parties voted on a bill with almost one-hundred percent consensus.
These students, already engaged in the study of health policy were able to experience a rare chance to witness legislation in action. “We are fortunate to have this incredible opportunity, with the State House right next door. Our students are able to witness in real time what they are learning in the virtual classroom,” said Dr. Filomela Marshall, dean of the School.
These students learned ways that nurses can be involved in government and positively influence health policy. The briefings led by NJSNA staff and current and former state legislators invigorated the nursing students to participate in their nursing association and make their voices heard to impact the future of healthcare.
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It will never be me… I know better, I’m a Registered Nurse, I’m not weak!! My reality? Yes, I became a recovering addict from Percocet and Adderall. I have a long history of Major Depressive Disorder that included three suicide attempts before my addiction then one from my addiction to Adderall.
In 2010 I began having severe back pain. My surgeon said I needed surgery and gave me a prescription for 150 pills of Percocet. I chose not to have surgery and just kept taking Percocet. My first high was an accident. I had back pain, took two pills of Percocet and Bam!! I was hooked. Back pain gone, depression gone, stress gone, felt confident and felt I was a better RN. I slowly increased the times I used the pills. By October 2011 driving to work I was having withdrawal symptoms two hours after taking two Percocet and I knew why; crying I called my cousin for help, told my job I needed a week off for depression and I detoxed at home from fear of losing my RN license. I stopped Percocet but began abusing my Adderall. By 2012 I was dependent on 360 mg. of Adderall daily to be awake. When I ran out all I did was sleep. So I became useless, a body on a bed. I was defeated I told God, you either take me or give me my life back. I took a deadly combination to stop my heart, breathing and fall into a deep sleep. Called my spouse said goodbye, but just as I passed out on my bed, my brother came running in. I was intubated in the ambulance, spent two days on a vent, then a psychiatric unit. Never used Adderall again.
Went on with my life, had my son, for almost one year after I used Tramadol daily as directed, then abused
it by December 2014. I was depressed from work and the death of a close friend. My back pain returned and I got Vicodin, then Percocet. In the attempt to stop Percocet, I went for back injections that made the pain worse. On my work day, prior to leaving home, I chose to mix Percocet and Dilaudid pills to stop the back pain. I ended up going to work under the influence. At the end of my shift I got drug tested and lost my job. I was told I was being reported. Someone gave me RAMP’s number and said they will help you. I didn’t know who I was calling or who they were. Three days later I realized it. I felt betrayed and confused but scared to death to lose my career. I was angry and it took me about two months to realize RAMP was my only option. Having a prescription is not an excuse to practice under the influence.
Today my license is active and I work as a RN. I’m alive and happy. The beginning was tough but now I owe RAMP my life. God saved me through them. I needed help and this time I got it. “Nothing worth having comes easy.”
RAMP is a confidential, voluntary program that works with the Board of Nursing, employers and nurses to ensure public safety, safe practice and health. It is designed to encourage health professionals to seek a recovery program before their impairment harms a patient or damages their careers through a disciplinary action.
Jillian Scott, RN, MSN
24/7 CRISIS HOTLINE FOR IMPAIRED NURSES 1-800-662-0108
“I’m not telling you it’s going to be easy. I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it.” By Art Williams
RAMPReport:“MyReality”
October 2016 New Jersey Nurse & Institute for Nursing Newsletter Page 11
The NJSNA Election will begin on November 1, and the nominations for offices will close at the Annual Voting Business Meeting on October 13th. Please consider whether this is the year you would like to participate as an elected officer in NJSNA.
We are seeking candidates for:• President-Elect• Treasurer• Director at large (2)• Director Staff Nurse (1)• Nominating Committee (4)• Congress on Policy/Practice (2)
Please think about whether this is something you would like to do. We welcome self-nominations. For a Nomination Consent to Serve form, please contact Sandy at [email protected] or phone 609-883-5335 ext. 111.
PLEASE UPDATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP PROFILE…ESPECIALLY YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS. BALLOTS WILL AGAIN BE ELECTRONIC
An Important Message to NJSNA Members
A CALL TO SERVE
MEMBERS…Do you have an email listed in your
NJSNA profile? Is it up-to-date? The NJSNA ballot will be sent electronically on November 1st. If you do not have an up-to-date email you will not be able
to vote! If you need assistance in accessing your profile, please contact Membership Services at 609.883.5335 ext. 111 or
email Sandy Kerr [email protected].
Just Because You Received This Publication, Doesn’t Mean You Are A NJSNA Member
Membership Made EasyEverything you need to know is on line
http://www.nursingworld.org/joinana.aspx
Full NJSNA/ANA Membership Dues: $324.00 annually or $27.17 monthly
• Full Time Employed• Part Time Employed
Reduced NJSNA/ANA Membership Dues: $162.00 annually or $14.00 monthly
• RNs Not Employed• RN Full-time Student• 62 years of age or
older not earning more than Social Security allows
• New Graduate (within one year of graduating from nursing school)
Retired/Disabled Nurse NJSNA/ANA Membership Dues: $81.00 annually or $7.25 monthly
• 66 years of age or over and not employed
• Totally disabled
NJSNA State-Only Member-ship $218.00 annually or $18.17 monthly
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As a member of NJSNA there are several options available to you to enhance your membership experience. NJSNA is broken down into six regions by county.
Region 1 – Morris, Passaic, Sussex, WarrenRegion 2 – Bergen, Hudson
Region 3 – Essex, UnionRegion 4 – Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset
Region 5 – Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, SalemRegion 6 – Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth, Ocean
NJSNA/ANA – Voice for Nursing!
Colleen Nauta, MSN, RN
Do you know who your NJ Assemblyman/woman or NJ Senator is? Have you ever thought about what NJSNA does for me? Well then you should consider attending the next NJSNA Region 4, sponsored event, “A Day at the New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton.” On June 23rd, 20 registered nurses came from all over the State to attend this program. The group included veteran nurses, new graduates, and doctoral students from William Patterson and Kean University.
The morning started out in an Assembly legislative committee room with Linda Gable Gaston DNP, RN, APN, INPAC Chair, who explained the history and role of Interested Nurses Political Action Committee (INPAC). INPAC is NJSNA’s nonpartisan political action committee that participates in NJ Elections; consults with nurses who are active in legislative and political issues; assesses candidates’ records on nursing issues; and makes endorsements during elections. The PAC also conducts fund raising activities in order to make contributions to candidates who support nurses and quality health care.
Regina Adams, BSN, RN, CNOR, NJSNA Region 4 Past President, and Barbara Wright, PhD, RN, FAAN, past NJSNA CEO and former NJ Assemblywoman, led the program with a legislative briefing of the day’s events. Also, Wright described her path in politics and shared knowledge and stories from her legislation days.
The group participated in a statehouse guided tour provided by the Office of Legislative Services staff, who explained the rich history of this magnificent building, the second oldest operating Statehouse in the US. During the tour our group was fortunate to meet Assemblymen Benson and Ciattarelli, who took the time to speak to us. Following the tour, we had a brief discussion of the values of politics and the pathway of legislation, along with the leadership roles nurses, such as Assemblywomen Nancy Muñoz and Mila Jasey currently have.
When the Senate voting session was called to order in the afternoon, we had seats in the Gallery section overlooking the majestic Senate floor. One of the first orders of business was a resolution honoring Gloria Gaynor, the Queen of Disco. Ms. Gaynor, a native of Newark is best known for her song “I Will Survive.” The Senate debated and voted on over two dozen legislative bills that day.
Nurses that attended the day at the NJ Statehouse Day observed government and politics in action. Some members of the group shared that it wasn›t what they expected and others stated that it opened their eyes to the whole legislative and political process. While others witnessed and stated they found the legislators whom we met were approachable and interested in having a nursing perspective on healthcare matters. We left with the consensus: Nursing must be involved and can influence policy. This goal can be achieved by joining professional organizations. I challenge you, if you are asking what NJSNA can do for you: attend a local meeting, reach out to a member on a NJSNA board or committee, and ask your questions. I can guarantee that you will experience professional growth. As John Quincy Adams said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
The nurses that attended the Day at the NJ Statehouse in Trenton were welcomed
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and encouraged to engage our local legislators in a dialogue of advocacy, educating them on current issues and trends related to nursing and healthcare in NJ. John F. Kennedy said “one person can make a difference and everyone should try.” Contact INPAC 609-883-5335 or visit www.NJSNA.org to see what you can contribute TODAY!
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