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Vol. 32 • No. 2June, July, August 2019
WYOMING NURSE
The Official Publication of The Wyoming Nurses AssociationQuarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 13,000 RNs and LPNs in Wyoming.
The Wyoming Nurses Association has been busy these past few months!
It was refreshing to see so many great stories of nurses leading up to and during nurse’s week on social media and in news stories. WNA tried its first statewide event to celebrate. Nurses from across the state and country were challenged to walk or run (or not) with us and support The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-Wyoming Chapter. In some areas we gathered to walk or run together, but the beauty of the virtual format is it did not matter where you were. The WNA website is new and was able to help us to collect the registrations and donations. $500 was raised for suicide prevention! Thank you, WY nurses and friends!
A member survey was conducted this year to help the board measure engagement. Ninety-four surveys were returned. 93% reported they felt they had adequate communication with the organization. The majority of responses stated they preferred email and social media communication, as well as some support for mail. 76% of those responding were in favor of WNA hosted events they could access virtually. 70% of those answering the survey were satisfied with their engagement in the organization, most remaining responders felt their life and work commitments hampered their engagement. The survey will give the WNA board a backdrop of information to assist us in moving forward. Please feel free to reach out to myself or any of the WNA
President’s Message
2019 Nurses Week Celebration
Leadership Elections
Nurses Week Virtual Race –Thank You!
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board for questions or suggestions! We are here to support you.
When looking for educational opportunities, please look to the ANA for a plethora of great information and education. You can sign up for email alerts for multiple items including free education (members only) on many nursing and health care topics. By registering you will get a link to view the webinar as it happens or when it is convenient for you. Check out https://www.nursingworld.org/education-events/ana-continuing-education/. You will also find ANA opportunities shared in the WNA weekly newsletters!
During the 2018 legislative session the Wyoming Legislature provided over $10 million to establish a Broadband Advisory Council and coordinator position under the Wyoming Business Council. The money will be used to provide grants to improve broadband speeds in WY. That council established a Broadband Enhance Plan. The initial plan included an amendment to consider telehealth needs in rural WY. That amendment was removed at an April meeting. WNA as well as other groups were asked to support its return. After attending a Wyoming Telehealth meeting and having an opportunity to hear from Russ Elliot, the Coordinator of the Broadband group (and supporter of telehealth) a letter of support was written on behalf of WNA. Thankfully in their May 16 meeting telehealth was reinstated. As healthcare professionals, we understand how important telehealth will be to our underserved rural populations in the future! Take a minute and visit their website, http://wyomingbusiness.org/broadband. They are encouraging all residents to take an internet speed test for them, so they have true WY data, not what broadband companies provide to the FCC.
President’s Message continued on page 2
Kathy Luzmoor, MS, RN, CNE
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President’s Message continued from page 1
The Wyoming Culture Change Coalition (WCCC) reached out to us this year as well. Culture change refers to changing long term care (LTC) culture from a focus on institutional care to a focus on self-directed living. Their goals include: to change the way LTC is perceived, to boldly go where no state has gone before, to achieve the best quality of life and care for Wyoming residents needing LTC services, for Wyoming LTC homes and services to be where people want to live and work. The coalition meets monthly and has a free monthly education series and opportunity for sharing ideas and questions. The education is held the fourth Friday of each month from 2-3pm. Contact Carmen Bowman at [email protected] or 303-981-7228 for more information. This coalition is supported by Mountain-Pacific Quality Health.
In several issues of the Wyoming Nurse and in the weekly newsletters over the past 18 months the WNA leadership outlined changes in Chapter 2 of the Wyoming State Board of Nursing’s Rules and Regulations related to continued competency for license renewal. The WNA was not in support of limiting the use of continuing education to a maximum of five years. The regulations with this rule were signed into law in January 2018. Throughout 2018 we had much back and forth communication with WSBON about allowing volunteer hours to be considered as “active nursing practice.” The
comment period for the changes ended in June. In October the following was sent from the WSBON re: the definition of active practice: “Active nursing practice may include volunteering in health or nursing professional organizations.” This change reinforces volunteering in health or nursing professional organizations as a means to maintain an active nursing license.” Unfortunately for some, these rules were not signed until January 2019, too late for the 2018 renewal period. It is important for all license holders to stay informed of changes. The WNA will do all we can to help you do that. The leadership of WNA and the WSBON are committed to keeping good lines of communication open.
The ANA Membership Assembly is held the third week in June. Wyoming, like all states, will have two voting delegates. This gathering is where decisions are made that affect the ANA and all constituent or state organizations. This year we will be voting on a Value Pricing option. First started as a pilot in 2013 with just a few states then expanding to 27 states in 2016, it sets the price of membership at $15.00/month for all persons. For most nurses this will be a considerable savings. In the pilot states it has drastically increased membership numbers. If this initiative passes, you will be hearing much more about it in the coming months. A second big decision before the ANA voting members is whether to continue to endorse U.S. Presidential candidates. There is much debate on both sides of this issue. Stay tuned!
The “WYOMING NURSE” is the official publication of the Wyoming Nurses’ Association, a constituent member of the American Nurses Association, published quarterly every March, June, September and December.
WNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Kathy Luzmoor
Immediate Past President: Dee Gilson
President-ElectMarianne Madariaga
Vice President: K. David Bodily
Secretary: Ann Marie Clevenger
Treasurer: Suzey Delger
Central Region: Karen Jones
Northwest Region: Christina Brewer
Northeast Region: Alicia LePard
Southwest Region: Sara Hooten
Southeast Region: Karen Clark-Bond
Wyoming Center for Nursing Liasion: Mary Behrens
Executive DirectorTobi Lyon Moore
301 Thelma Drive #200, Casper, WY 82609Phone: 307-462-2600
Email: [email protected]
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Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement or approval by the Wyoming 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. WNA 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 WNA or those of the national or local associations.
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Region News
2019 Nurses Week CelebrationNortheast Region
WNA Members Jennifer Rasp-Vaughn, Dee Gilson, Lacey Johnson and Tommi Ritterbusch join Sheridan Memorial Hospital Nurses and Chief Nursing Officer Barbara Hespen to celebrate Nurses week. Friend of Nursing Award to Pharmacist, Bryan Optiz and Nurse of Year Award to Alaina Dunn, Caridac Cath RN.
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Region NewsRegion News continued from page 3
Southwest RegionOn May 11th the Southwest Region Nurses started our celebration at 9am by
participating in the Virtual Race to bring awareness to Suicide Prevention. The money raised state wide will be donated to the Wyoming Chapter of Suicide Prevention.
At 11am, we then gathered at Aspen Mountain Medical Center for an amazing event planned by Stems & CO. for brunch, presentation of awards, door prizes and a small raffle. The brunch was catered by Hungry Buddha Food Truck by Sands and was delicious. ReaAnna PeltierI, RN gave a great talk on Mindfulness. She lead us through a short mindfulness session and then encouraged us each to find time each day to find our inner happiness and bring it forward throughout our day. Western Wyoming Community College Nursing Students also celebrated with us. They brought their poster presentations to share as well. We were very excited about the turn out! We had various disciplines and stages of nursing attend. We had a handful of students, retired nurses and working nurses. Multiple facilities were well represented as well.
The following Awards were presented:
Pictured: Betty Ritter, RN, BSN, April Buss RN, BSN, Corrie Carver, FNP, Sara Hooten, RN, Not pictured: Patty O’Lexey, RN, BSN
The Excellence in the Workplace This award is conferred on a Registered Nurse who has developed an innovative unique approach to nursing theory and knowledge in any practice setting. The award may be given to a Nurse Administrator, Educator or a Nurse who provides direct nursing care. They will be recognized as a role model of consistent high-quality nursing practice. This nurse will have created an environment of professional autonomy and control over their nursing practice.
Nominees: Patty O’Lexey, Callie Perkins, Betty RitterThis award was awarded to Patty O’Lexey BSN, RN as she strives to make every
patient, co-worker, and stranger feel wanted and care for. She goes above and beyond to ensure that everyone is educated about their illnesses, medications, and answers any question that someone has. She is eager to prevent re-admissions for patients and the hospital, not because of the statistics, but because she knows a happy patient is one that is at home staying healthy. She goes above and beyond for patients and co-worker; some examples of this is she will drive them to doctor’s appointments, buys scales/medication reminders containers when they don’t have them, and even keeps her office stocked with treats when a patient/co-worker just needs to talk. She does so much with a smile on her face and never complains. She volunteers to help when other nurses are overworked and/or busy, just to ensure that everyone is taken care of.
The Excellence in Advanced Practice Nursing award is conferred on an Advanced Practice Nurse who has developed an innovative and unique approach to the provision of nursing in their practice setting. The APRN can be nominated for providing a positive impact to patients or peers in the work setting, or for the provision of autonomous practices. This nurse will have served as a role model for other APRNs.
Nominees: Corrie Carver, FNPThis award was awarded to Corrie Carver, FNP as she
has a successful, loved solo nurse practitioner practice in Evanston, WY. One of her patients’ families has said to me that “she loves taking care of the children.” She started her NP practice in 2012
The New Nurse for the Future is an award given to a nurse who has been licensed as a Registered Nurse for five years or less. The nominee will have become known in that time of practice since graduation for innovative practice, service in the community, or a specific program
that will serve the public in the area where they practice. Nominees: There were none submitted for this award.
Nightingale Award for Excellence is an award is conferred on a WNA member who, during their career, has provided support to the values of the Wyoming Nursing Association and the profession of nursing in the state of Wyoming. A letter of nomination should include examples of the activities of the nominee which would show lifetime achievement in quality, caring, service and/or dedication to innovation or provision of patient care.
Nominees: April BussThis award was awarded to April Buss. April not only
advocates for patients in person, but she often volunteers to address patient questions and concerns prior to surgery and after surgery via phone. She eloquently removes the medical jargon associated with the surgical process to make the pre and postoperative experiences much more understandable to her patients.
Because she is a gifted educator April also takes the initiative to provide education beyond patient education. April precepts both nursing students who visit Aspen Mountain Medical Center and Rock Springs High
School Health Academy students. Her passion for nursing is contagious and her students always leave with an accurate representation of how a nurse can provide compassionate, ethical, and efficient care. April is a gentle educator and can effectively share her vast knowledge of the medical profession with her co-workers as well as her students without the “know it all” attitude. She never assumes, and always takes the time to find accurate information if she is ever in doubt, which lends an excellent example of non-traditional continued education to her co-workers.
Kathy Luzmoor presented an award to Sara Hooten for Exemplary Service to the Wyoming Nurses Association and leading the Southwest Region for the past 3 ½ years, never missing a State Board meeting or event and willing to get other nurses motivated to join WNA.
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Nurses Week Virtual Race - Thank You!A huge shout out to all those who participated
in WNA Virtual Race for National Nurses Week last Saturday, May 11th. Together, you helped raise not just a monetary donation for Suicide Prevention but awareness as well. Saturday was proof that by connecting together for a great cause, we each can create an impact in the community around us and the nation as a whole.
Our captains played a large role in making this possible! A special thank you to these wonderful individuals:
Sara HootenChristina BrewerToni DeckleverSuzey DelgerAlicia LePardDee GilsonKathy LuzmoorMarianne MadariagaJennifer Rasp-Vaughn
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Legislative Update
There are many reports and studies that go on during the period between Legislative sessions. This is also the best time to make connections with legislators. Emails or personal invitations to events are excellent ways to communicate with the people that will be making legislative decisions. Invitations to coffee or lunch can be an opportune time to visit with them on a one-to-one basis. The more they know and understand, the easier it is for them to make decisions about these issues. Committee meetings are also open to the public and the agenda is posted on the website: www.wyoleg.gov.
The Labor Health and Social Services (LHSS) will have their first interim meeting on June 13 and 14, 2019 at Central Wyoming College – Room 100 in Riverton. The agenda is posted on the website. This meeting will be primarily to hear reports from various agencies and to begin discussion about potential legislation for the 2020 general session.
The Committee has a priority list of issues and topics that will be researched during the interim. These include the following:
Priority #: 1 Wyoming Aging Population The Committee will examine ways to address the
growing aging population in Wyoming. Among other proposals, the Committee may consider: 1. Changes to Medicaid to support individuals in need of long-term care; 2. Regulation of long-term care facilities, including financial viability and service availability; 3. Existing long-term care workforce issues; 4. Rebasing long-term care facility reimbursement rates; 5. Senior health care special districts (2019 HB 181); and 6. Consultation services with long-term care service providers. The Committee will summarize its long-term care findings and provide these to the Joint Appropriations Committee.
Priority #: 2 Mental Health & Substance Abuse The Committee will examine mental health and
substance abuse issues to identify better health outcomes and savings to the State of Wyoming. Among other proposals, the Committee may consider: 1. A Medicaid behavioral health waiver for adults; 2. Prevention services and services provided by community mental health providers, including
financing, direct funding, Medicaid, statutory authorization and private reimbursement; 3. Title 25 issues, including stranded patients in community hospitals, pre-State Hospital diversions, post-State Hospital reintegration into communities and access to community services; 4. Adolescent mental health, especially acute care and post-acute care placements and the continuum of care; 5. Department of Corrections issues, including mental health and substance abuse funding, counselors in correctional facilities, and handoffs to community service providers when prisoners are released; and 6. A Justice Reinvestment review of mental/behavioral health and substance abuse issues, in partnership with the Council of State Governments.
Priority #: 3 Responses to Federal Actions, Litigation and Reports from State Agencies
• Air Ambulance – The Committee will monitor the implementation of 2019 HB 194 (Air ambulance coverage-Medicaid) and receive updates regarding ongoing litigation related to workers’ compensation reimbursement rates for air ambulance providers.
• Congressional Actions and ACA Litigation – The Committee will monitor legislation in Congress relating to health care and insurance, as well as take any necessary actions relating to ongoing litigation surrounding the constitutionality of the ACA (Texas v. United States, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals) and the payment of cost-sharing reductions.
• Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements and Short-Term Health Insurance Plans – The Committee will monitor federal regulatory issues relating to multiple employer welfare arrangements and short-term health insurance plans for impacts on Wyoming’s small and individual health insurance market.
• Labor Standards Compliance – The Committee intends to work with the Department of Workforce Services to study Wyoming labor laws which may need to be amended to ensure
compliance with federal requirements. These amendments will likely allow the Department of Workforce Services to take a greater role in enforcing labor laws.
• Agency Reports – During the 2019 interim, the Committee is required to receive reports from agencies on the following topics: -Multi-payer claims database (2019 HB 1, Department of Administration & Information); -Review of sustained hospital viability (2019 HB 1, Department of Health); and -Medicaid services for school districts (2019 HB 1, Department of Health). Family First Prevention Services Act Congress enacted the Family First Prevention Services Act (the Act) in February 2018. The Act is intended to provide in-home prevention services to families prior to the removal of a child from a home and to encourage kinship placement when removal is deemed necessary. The Committee intends to study the potential impact of the Act in Wyoming.
• Medicaid Birth Cost Recovery – The Committee intends to review outcomes associated with recent legislation relating to Medicaid birth cost recovery (2018 HB 86).
• TANF and SNAP Issues – The Committee intends to study the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) case load and existing work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
• Task Force Reports – During the 2019 interim, the Committee is required to receive a final report from the Opioid Addiction Task Force (2018 SF 78).
Our legislators work all year long looking at solutions and strategies for the betterment of the state. Unpopular decisions are not uncommon, but the goal is to hopefully make decisions that will benefit the majority, rather than the minority. When the public connects with legislators, this assists them in reaching that goal. Legislator contact information is at www.wyoleg.gov.
Revenue Committee Tackles Vaping Products
The Revenue committee met on May 2nd and their top priority assignment is looking at vaping products in our state. There were a couple of legislators on the committee that were hesitant about dealing with this topic - because much of the testimony touched on health and/or violations of existing law.
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems – also known as ENDS include E-cigs and other vaping modalities and are often marketed as an alternative source of nicotine that helps people stop smoking. However, it’s not existing smokers that use these products. The U.S. Surgeon General said vaping is an “epidemic” among youth and several studies have shown that these too have their own significant health hazards.
JUUL, a very popular ENDS, resemble a computer flash drive and are easy to hide. One JUUL pod contains as much nicotine as 20 cigarettes. Since they are small and plugged into a computer’s flash drive port to heat and charge, teachers say their students can easily use them to vape anywhere, even in class, and not get caught.
Current law prohibits sales of ENDS to anyone under the age of 18 - but kids still get them through the internet or from older purchasers.
After almost three hours of public testimony from healthcare professionals, law enforcement, education
representatives and vape store owners - the committee is planning on drafting four to five pieces of legislation that will be discussed further at future meetings.
1. To place a ban on internet sales of vaping products in Wyoming.
2. To increase the fine for 1st offense from $50.00 to $250.00 then $500.00 for 2nd offense then $750.00 for 3rd offense. Rationale: Parents are probably paying the current fine and $50.00 isn’t enough to make a difference.
3. Increase the age to purchase to 19. Might look at this for tobacco products also. Rationale: Not very many 19 year olds still in school. Right now 18 year old students are purchasing these products and selling them to younger students.
4. To possibly place an additional tax (other than sales tax) on these products. If they are expensive - young people won’t purchase. Same rationale as with tobacco.
The Revenue is meeting again July 8th and 9th in Cheyenne and will discuss this issue further. The minutes and future agenda meetings are posted at https://www.wyoleg.gov/Committees/2019/J03.
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ATTENDEE REGISTRATIONEARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 6
To register, use the fast and secure online form at www.wyonurse.org
The Wyoming Nurses Association (WNA) invites you to participate in this year’s Wyoming Nursing Summit & Convention “You Can Make a Difference.” This year’s conference and annual meeting will take place, Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Community & Convention Center in Lander, Wyoming. For more information, visit www.wyonurse.org. If you have any questions, please contact the WNA office at [email protected] or (307) 462-2600.
DEMOGRAPHICS OF THOSE WHO ATTEND
This innovational and celebratory conference is designed to support nurses in all stages of their career. The purpose of the conference is to show all nurses that they can make a difference, each and every day.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES1. Understand the relationship of the Wyoming
Department of Health and access to care in our rural state.
2. Define the role of the professional nurse in identifying and responding to human trafficking.
3. Identify how improving self-advocacy skills can enhance your practice.
4. Describe the role nurses play in the care of persons with mental illness.
5. Discover how to be physically and emotionally able to care for our patients.
EDUCATION EXHIBITOR & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
WNA invites interested vendors to share product expertise with us during the conference.
For more information on these opportunities, contact WNA Office by email at [email protected] or please call (307) 462-2600.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITSThis activity has been submitted to the Ohio
Nurses Association (OBN-001-91) for approval to award contact hours. The Ohio Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Pending approval, participants can receive a maximum of 5.5 contact hours for attending this activity.
HOTEL INFORMATIONHost Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - 1002 11th St, Lander, WY 82520
Contact the hotel at (307) 332-4005. Ask for the “WCA Group” Discount Rate:
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Overflow Hotels:Shoshone Rose Casino and Hotel - 5690 US-287, Lander, WY 82520
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AGENDA - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 37:45 to 8:30 a.m. Registration Open and Breakfast with Exhibitors and Poster Presenters
8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Access to Care in Wyoming Stefan Johansson Administrator, Director’s Unit for Policy, Research, and Evaluation, Wyoming Department of Health
9:30 to 10:00 a.m. Break with Exhibitors and Poster Presenters
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Human Trafficking: What Nurses Need to Know Michelle Fennell, BSN, RN, SANE Elisa Livengood, BSN, RN, SANE Child Protection Team, Children’s Hospital Colorado
11:00 to 12:00 p.m. Self-Advocacy: Facing Sexual Harassment by Someone in Position of Power Sarah Ryan, MSN, RN, CEN, CCRN
12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Award Luncheon with Exhibitors and Poster Presenters
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Improving Wyoming’s Mental Health: The Critical Role of Nursing Nancy McGee, DNP, APRN-BC J’Laine Proctor, DNP, FNP, PMHNP Clinical Assistant Professors, Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing
2:30 to 2:45 p.m. Refreshment Break with Exhibitors and Poster Presenters
2:45 to 3:45 p.m. You Can Make a Difference for Decades to Come Frank Wiederrecht, BA/ThM Chief Culture Officer, Memorial Hospital of Converse County
3:45 to 4:45 p.m. WNA Annual Membership Meeting
4:45 to 5:00 p.m. Closing Remarks and Evaluations
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SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONDEADLINE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Wyoming Nurses Association (WNA) invite your organization to participate in a celebration of leadership and innovation. This year’s conference and annual meeting will take place Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Lander Community & Convention Center in Lander, Wyoming.
All sponsorships over $500 include a FREE exhibit booth (the fee of $250 will be waived)! As an exhibitor, you can showcase your company’s products and services for one day in a high-traffic area where attendees gather between sessions and enjoy their meals.
We look forward to hearing back from you before the application deadline of September 6, 2019. For more information, visit www.wyonurse.org. If you have any questions, please contact the WNA office at [email protected] or 307.462.2600.
EXHIBITORS $250Exhibit Hall open on Thursday, October 3, 2019Exhibit booth includes:
• Company name on mobile app and website with clickable link
• Two company representatives at exhibitor table• Continental breakfast, breaks and lunch included• 8-foot linen-draped exhibitor table with two
chairs• Booth placement will be determined by WNA
staff with priority given in order of sponsorship levels
SPECIALTY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESLANYARD SPONSOR $500
Exhibit level, company name on mobile app and WNA website with clickable link and social media recognition. One available
AUDIO/VISUAL & WI-FI SPONSOR $500Exhibit level, company name on mobile app and
WNA website with clickable link and social media recognition. One available
MOBILE APP SPONSOR $1,000Exhibit level, company name on mobile app
and WNA website with clickable link, social media recognition, one banner ad, one push notification and one complimentary conference registration. One available
ATTENDEE GIFT SPONSOR $1,250Exhibit level, company logo on attendee gift,
company name on mobile app and WNA website with clickable link, social media recognition, podium shout outs, two push notifications and one banner ad. One available
RURAL HOSPITAL SPONSORSHIP $2,000
Exhibit level, company name on mobile app and WNA website with clickable link, social media recognition, one social media post, podium shout outs, one push notification, one banner ad, two minutes to address attendees before morning keynote and two complimentary conference registrations.
HEALTHY INITIATIVES SPONSORSHIP $3,000
Exhibit level, company name on mobile app and WNA website with clickable link, social media recognition, one social media post, podium shout outs, one push notification, one banner ad, three minutes to address attendees before morning keynote, two complimentary conference registrations.
BANNER ADS $250Clickable banner ad on mobile app. Five available
MEAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESBREAKFAST SPONSOR $1,000
Exhibit level, exclusive signage at breakfast, company name on mobile app and WNA website with clickable link, social media recognition, podium shout outs, one push notification and literature at each breakfast setting. One available
Shipping ProceduresThe Lander Community & Convention
Center is not open until our event begins. If you have materials to ship over, please send to the address below and we can arrange to pick up from there to have your materials at your table in time for event.
To ship materials over, please send to:City of Lander 240 Lincoln StreetLander, WY 82520Attention: 2019 October 3 Event atLander CC,hold for WNA Staff pickup
LUNCH SPONSOR $1,250Exhibit level, exclusive signage at lunch, company
name on mobile app and WNA website with clickable link, social media recognition, podium shout outs, one push notification, one complimentary conference registration. One available
COFFEE BREAK OR ENERGY ON-THE-GO SPONSOR $750
Exhibit level, exclusive signage at breaks, company name on mobile app and WNA website with clickable link, social media recognition, podium shout outs and one push notification. Two available
EDUCATIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESKEYNOTE SPONSOR $1,500
Exhibit level, exclusive signage at front of general session room, company name on mobile app and WNA website with clickable link, social media recognition, podium shout outs, one push notification, one banner ad, six customized social media posts during August/September, one complimentary conference registration. Two available
EDUCATION SESSION SPONSOR $500Exhibit level, exclusive signage at front of general
session room, company name on mobile app and WNA website with clickable link, social media recognition, podium shout outs, one push notification, four customized social media posts in September and one complimentary conference registration.
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CALL FOR POSTER ABSTRACTSDEADLINE: AUGUST 30, 2019
Visit www.wyonurse.org/2019-call-for-poster-abstracts/ to submit your
application prior to deadline.
Welcome New WNA Members
Central RegionVictoria Childers, CasperKaren Neilson, CasperKara Turner, Casper
Northeast RegionRoxanne Dobrava, Gillette
Beckie Garrett, GilletteToby Granger, Sheridan
Andrea Henderson, RanchesterAmy Poole, Gillette
Northwest RegionSusan Clarke, RivertonLiza Kaufman, LanderCourtney Legler, CodyTanya McGregor, CodyRebecca Morris, Lander
Kimberley Morse, JacksonSuzanne Rullman, Cody
Southeast RegionDarcy Anthony, LaramieChere Bohr, CheyenneTracy Garcia, Cheyenne
Amber Gashler, CheyenneNicholas Palczer. Cheyenne
Jamie Wilder, Cheyenne
Southwest RegionApril Buss, Rock SpringsCorrie Carver, EvanstonCatherine Cole, Thayne Melissa Foster, Evanston
Kimberley Lionberger, Rock SpringsLeanna Lovato, Rock SpringsClaire Noland, Green River
Rachelle Stratton, Rock SpringsHailee Zanatian, Green River
WNA Only MemberHeidi Smith, Douglas
Have a great Research and Evidence-Based, Information or Quality Improvement Project? Present it in a poster during the Wyoming Nurses Association (WNA) Nursing Summit and Convention on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Community and Convention Center in Lander, Wyoming. Posters are open to nursing professionals and students. The following types can be submitted:
• Research• Quality Improvement—pilot projects, clinical
innovation, and change projects.• Informational
$250 prize money will be awarded to the top presenters! All applications need to be submitted electronically to [email protected] by Friday, August 30th. Notification of poster acceptance will take place by September 10, 2019.
Each poster presenter must register for the conference and be available for discussion on Thursday, October 3rd. Posters must be displayed on a trifold, free-standing poster board no larger than 3’X4’. Electronic application will consist of:
• Project type• Project title• Statement of purpose/clinical questions• Framework/background and significance• Method (design, setting/sample, protocol/
implementation)• Findings/results• Conclusions/implications
For more information, visit https://wyonurse.org. If you have questions regarding poster abstracts, contact the WNA office at (307) 462-2600 or [email protected].
Benefits include: vacation, sick, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k/4011RA, housing and 5% retirement match
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2009Excellence in Clinical/Practice of Nursing: Phyllis O’Connor, CheyenneCommunity Service/Health Promotion: Tia Hansuld, Casper Leadership In Nursing: Christina Brewer, PowellOutstanding Service to WNA: Veronica Taylor, GilletteDistrict 10 Nurse of the Year: Ginger Costin, GilletteDistrict 12 Nurse of the Year: Rebecca Carron, LaramieDistrict 16 Nurse of the Year: Jennifer Jones, Powell
2010Excellence in Clinical/Practice of Nursing: Nicole Rooney, Laramie Community Service/Health Promotion: Carrie Deselms, Albin Leadership In Nursing: Mary Burman, LaramieOutstanding Service to WNA: Sue Howard, GillettePioneer in Nursing: Marian Gruenfelder, LaramieDistrict 1 Nurse of the Year: Paula Belknap, CheyenneDistrict 6 Nurse of the Year: Karlena Sheehan, Rock Springs District 10 Nurse of the Year: Rose Rennell, GilletteDistrict 12 Nurse of the Year: Norma Wilkerson, LaramieDistrict 16 Nurse of the Year: Celia Solis, PowellDistrict 50 Nurse of the Year: Judy Dixon, Rawlins
2011Excellence in Clinical/Practice of Nursing: Jason L. Jones, Rock SpringsCommunity Service and Health Promotion: Penelope Caldwell, LaramieLeadership in Nursing: Maria C. Kidner, CheyenneOutstanding Service to WNA: Jeanine Niemoller, Laramie Lifetime Achievement: In loving Memory of Marjorie Wilson District 1 Nurse of the Year: Jan Beeken, CheyenneDistrict 6 Nurse of the Year: Patty O’Lexey, Rock SpringsDistrict 10 Nurse of the Year: Anne Raga, GilletteDistrict 12 Nurse of the Year: Elizabeth Huffsmith, Laramie District 50 Nurse of the Year: Barbara Clegg, Rawlins
Previous Award Winners
NURSE RECOGNITION AWARDSDEADLINE: AUGUST 2, 2019
Wyoming has many nurses whose outstanding contributions should be recognized. Wyoming Nurses Association (WNA) has established several awards to recognize excellence in Wyoming nursing. Plan to nominate a nursing colleague. There is no easier way to bring the honor that they deserve.
Award nominations are due to the WNA office by Friday, August 2, 2019. The award committee will be reviewing nominations in August and award
winners will be notified by August 9, 2019. The celebration and presenting of awards will be held during an awards luncheon
on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Community and Convention Center in Lander, WY. The luncheon will begin at 12:00 p.m. followed the awards presentation.
Nomination ProceduresNominations should emailed to:[email protected], “Subject: Award Nomination” by August 2, 2019.Nominations may be made of an individual, group or an organization.
Each nomination must include the following:1. Completed nomination form.2. A narrative statement by the nominator outlining the accomplishments of
the nominee and how these meet the established criteria for the award. The statements should describe the nominee’s compliance with the established criteria for the award as explicitly and concisely as possible.
3. At least one letter supporting the nomination, but no more than three letters of support for the nomination.
4. All nominations must be typed.
All nominations become the property of the WNA.WNA reserves the right to request further information related to a nomination.
Incomplete nominations will not be considered.Awardees will be notified of the Committee’s decision by August 29, 2019.
Honor a Wyoming Nurse2019 Nurse Recognition Awards
EXCELLENCE IN THE WORKPLACEThis award is conferred on a Registered Nurse who has developed an innovative
and unique approach to nursing theory and knowledge in any practice setting. The award may be given to a Nurse Administrator, Educator or a Nurse who provides direct nursing care. They will be recognized as a role model of consistent high-quality nursing practices. This nurse will have created an environment of professional autonomy and control over their nursing practice. The nomination can come from a peer, patient, or supervisor. A letter of one page or less describing the attributes and examples of Quality, Professionalism or a Description of a Specific Event in which the Nurse was exceptional will nominate the nurse for this award.
EXCELLENCE IN ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSINGThis award is conferred on an Advanced Practice Nurse who has developed an
innovative and unique approach to the provision of nursing in their practice setting. The APRN can be nominated for providing a positive impact to patients or peers in the work setting, or for the provision of autonomous practices. This nurse will have served as a role model for other APRNs. A letter of one page or less describing the attributes of the nurse will be required to nominate the Advanced Practice Nurse.
NIGHTINGALE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE This award is conferred on a WNA member who, during their career, has
provided support to the values of the Wyoming Nurses Association and the profession of nursing in the state of Wyoming. A letter of nomination should include examples of the activities of the nominee which would show lifetime achievement in quality, caring, service and/or dedication to innovation or provision of patient care.
NEW NURSES FOR THE FUTURE This award is given to one nurse from each Wyoming Region who has been
licensed as a Registered Nurse for five years or less. The nominee will have become known in that time of practice since graduation for innovative practice, service in the community, or a specific program that will serve the public in the area where they practice. At least one nominee will be suggested by the leaders of the WNA Region and other nominees can be solicited from peers, nursing supervisors or patients of the New Nurse. A letter of one page or less describing the attributes of the nurse will be required to nominate a new nurse for this important award. The five (5) New Nurses for the Future award recipients will receive a one-year membership to ANA and WNA at a discounted rate of $80 (a savings of $200).
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Have you considered running for a Regional or State Nursing Board position?
If not, NOW is the time! Use your skills to influence Nursing and Healthcare throughout the state and your Region. Deadline to submit your consent to serve is Friday, August 2nd!
Open Board positions:
State WNA Executive Board: • Vice President • Secretary
All five (5) Regions: • Region President • Region Treasurer
Duties of each office:
The WNA Vice President shall assume the duties of the President in the absence of the President and President-Elect. The Vice President shall serve as Chairperson of the Membership and Public Relations Committee. The Vice President shall serve as the elected First Alternate to the ANA Membership Assembly. The Vice President in addition will serve as the Co-Chair of the Legislative Committee, with the President-Elect. One of the responsibilities of the Legislative Committee is to plan the Nurses Day at the Legislature event held February 20, 2020 in Cheyenne. WNA Board of Directors meet five (5) times a year. Two meetings are held by video conferencing, one meeting is prior to Nurses Day at the Legislature in Cheyenne, one meeting is prior to the conference and the other meeting is an all-day strategic planning retreat held in the fall in Casper.
The WNA Secretary shall be responsible for ensuring that records are maintained of meetings of the WNA, the Board of Directors, and Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, and shall notify members of the meetings of WNA. The Secretary shall serve as the elected Third Alternate to the ANA Membership Assembly. WNA Board of Directors meet five (5) times a year. Two meetings are held by video conferencing, one meeting is prior to Nurses Day at the Legislature in Cheyenne, one meeting is prior to the conference and the other meeting is an all-day strategic planning retreat held in the fall in Casper.
The Region President shall be responsible to lead the region board in planning region activities, engaging members at the region level, serve on the WNA Board of Directors. Region presidents are responsible for submitting articles for the print publication, e-newsletter and annual book of reports. WNA Board of Directors meet five (5) times a year. Two meetings are held by video conferencing, one meeting is prior to Nurses Day at the Legislature in Cheyenne, one meeting is prior to the conference and the other meeting is an all-day strategic planning retreat held in the fall in Casper.
The Region Treasurer shall be responsible for managing and having financial oversight to the funds for that specific region. Submit check request and deposits that may be needed throughout the year to
support region activities. Serve on the Region Board of Directors.
All candidates for office must submit a “Consent to Serve” form by the end of the day Friday, August 2nd. “Consent to Serve” can be found at www.wyonurse.org. Each candidate is also required to submit a headshot to [email protected] by Friday, August 2nd.
If you have any questions please contact Immediate Past President and Nominations Chair Dee Gilson at [email protected] or you can by phone at 307-752-0934.
Elections will occur in September and the winners will be announced at the annual meeting on Thursday, October 3rd which will be held in conjunction with WNA Nursing Summit and Convention at the Community and Convention Center in Lander.
Why you should consider:
• Personal and Professional Development – If you are interested in advancing your career or taking on more leadership responsibilities. WNA’s Regional or State Executive Board offers personal growth and professional opportunities and more. There are committees to join and social and political causes to support that need volunteers. You will gain visibility, grow in confidence, and have the opportunity to sharpen your communication and leadership skills.
• Perspective – Are you comfortable with having others make decisions for you, how you will work and where the profession is going? Well it’s easy to not speak up and be active but be assured others will speak for you and our profession. You have the best experience and get the whole picture. You can influence how our profession practices, whether in hospitals, schools, clinics or the many diverse areas nursing can practice. It’s time to get out and join a WNA professional board by opening the door to the bigger picture of nursing, issues affecting nursing and where nursing fits into healthcare overall.
• Networking – Flat out, it’s a great way to meet people who share common interests with you. It’s a great way to stay in touch with what’s going on at other facilities around the state. It’s a great way to be active in the legislative process and to get to know your legislators. WNA is very respected and one of the highest connected professional nurses’ organizations with legislation. It is also a great way to get a lead on new employment opportunities if you are looking.
• Education: Staying on top of the latest issues and continuing education through meetings, and workshops.
If you are unsure of your Region you belong to, email the WNA office at [email protected].
2012Excellence in Clinical/Practice of Nursing: Leslie Comly, Laramie Community Service and Health Promotion: Barbara Jean James, RawlinsLeadership in Nursing: Anne Raga, GilletteOutstanding Leadership for WNA: Faith Jones, Powell Lifetime Achievement: Baerbel Merrill, GilletteDistrict 2 Nurse of the Year: Jolene Knaus, CasperDistrict 12 Nurse of the Year: Caitlin Vasquez, LaramieDistrict 50 Nurse of the Year: Barbara Jean James, Rawlins
2013Excellence in Clinical/Practice of Nursing: Patti Legler, Casper Community Service and Health Promotion: Lynn Rogers, Kemmerer Leadership in Nursing: Vickie Winney, DouglasOutstanding Service to WNA: Kathy Luzmoor, Rock Springs Lifetime Achievement: Norma Wilkerson, LaramieDistrict 1 Nurse of the Year: Shirley Evans, CheyenneDistrict 2 Nurse of the Year: Cheryl Wrasper, CasperDistrict 6 Nurse of the Year: Kristy Nielson, Rock SpringsDistrict 10 Nurse of the Year: Ramona Bushor, GilletteDistrict 12 Nurse of the Year: Jeanie Niemoller, LaramieDistrict 16 Nurse of the Year: Jamie Anthony-Mathews, Powell District 17 Nurse of the Year: Tammy Krell, KemmererDistrict 50 Nurse of the Year: Lynn Kirman, Jackson
2014Excellence in Clinical/Practice of Nursing: Natalie Tucker, Gillette Community Service and Health Promotion: Trinia Soper, Casper Leadership in Nursing: Veronica Taylor, GilletteLifetime Achievement: Mary Burman, LaramieDistrict 1 Nurse of the Year: Florence Vance, CheyenneDistrict 3 Nurse of the Year: Sharla Duncan, SheridanDistrict 6 Nurse of the Year: Jean Brunz, Rock SpringsDistrict 10 Nurse of the Year: Alicia LePard, GilletteDistrict 12 Nurse of the Year: Ann Marie Hart, Laramie
2015Lifetime Achievement Award: Mary Behrens, CasperLeadership in Nursing Award: Alicia Le Pard, GilletteExcellence in Clinical Nursing Practice: Laura Castellanos, Gillette 5 in 15 Emerging Nurse Leader: Maria Kidner, Cheyenne5 in 15 Emerging Nurse Leader: Josepehine LeMaster, Gillette5 in 15 Emerging Nurse Leader: Whitney Shawver, Gillette5 in 15 Emerging Nurse Leader: Shelby Williams, Rock Springs5 in 15 Emerging Nurse Leader: Wendy Wilson, Casper
2016President’s Award: Wyoming Center for Nursing, ReNEW Project Nightingale Award for Excellence: Faith M. Jones, Powell Excellence in Advanced Practice Nursing: Robyn D. Curtis-Rice, LaramieCentral Region New Nurse: Sara Johnson, CasperNortheast Region New Nurse: Gretta MacDonald, Gillette Northwest Region New Nurse: Samantha Maraviov, Powell Southeast Region New Nurse: Chelsea Raymer, Laramie Southwest Region New Nurse: Makayla Wisenbaker, Evanston
2017 President’s Award: Cynthia LaBonde, CheyenneNightingale Award for Excellence: Susan Howard and Veronica Taylor, GilletteExcellence in Advanced Practice Nursing: Robin Horsley, Sheridan Excellence in the Workplace: Kizzy Ledesma, LaramieNortheast Region New Nurse: Kena D. Looney, Gillette Southeast Region New Nurse: Katie Vialpando, Rawlins Southwest Region New Nurse: Julianne Forrester, Big Piney
2018Excellence in the Workplace: Deanne Bradley, Big Piney Excellence in Advanced Practice Nursing: Kaylee Logan, Rock SpringsCentral Region New Nurse: Sarah Hurtado, CasperSoutheast Region New Nurse: Ruth Simmons, LaramieNortheast Region New Nurse: Tommi Riterbusch, Sheridan
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