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October 1858 because of her work and skills in reporting and illustrating statistical data for sanitary reform in military and civilian hospitals.”

Julie Symes stated, “I went into nursing because of my desire to help people and to make a difference when and where I can. Now, I would say I have no regrets in choosing nursing as my profession and that I love nursing for its challenges and diversity of things you can do in the profession.”

“No one can take education away from you,” Julie Symes stated. Upon finishing her doctoral degree, she will utilize that education to “find a way to practice and teach nursing in a more balanced way; and continue my research with nursing students with disabilities.”

She also has a strong interest in global health and has travelled three times to Kenya and Tanzania, Africa. “I also climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro on one of those trips,” Symes said.

Julie grew up on a farm by Lyons, SD and attended Augustana College, where she also met her husband of thirty-two years, Lennie. They have two children. Twenty-year old Maren attends University of Minnesota and twenty-two year old Ian is a student at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. She dedicates free time to family and friends, reading, and walking her dog.

“I like to do scrapbooking and kayaking on the Black Hills lakes when I can,” she stated.

It is a “deep religious faith in God” that motivates, inspirers and gives purpose to Julie’s life; while her nurse mentors throughout the years, Loraine Nelson, Mary Brendtro, Joyce Thompson, Diane Audiss, Ellie Brooks, Joyce Fjelland, and her colleagues Nanette Fitzgerald, Molly Rasby, and Lisa Gibbon have provided training for that purpose-driven life.

Soon to be Dr. Julie Symes holds the “Just Do It” standard high for those considering the South Dakota Nurses Foundation Scholarship and says, “APPLY!”

As I’m writing my presidential address for this issue, it’s Spring time (more like Winter), but the calendar says Spring! This time of year seems to be one the more stressful for me. There seems to be so many events to attend - graduations, weddings, end of school activities, just to mention a few!

On top of this, stress is a common component of many nurse’s daily routines. Achieving work-life balance can be a real juggling act and it’s easy to put the needs of other’s a head of ours.

This Spring I challenge everyone to plan specific breaks to reduce the stress in your life. Take time to read a book, watch a movie, take a long bath, go for a walk, whatever you enjoy and make your life less stressful.

By managing your stress level you can improve your sword satisfaction and enjoy your time away from work.

As we have all heard, if you continue to operate at high stress levels you are more likely to burnout and actually become physically ill.

I’d love to hear creative ways that you implemented in life to reduce stress in your life!

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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SOUTH DAKOTA NURSES ASSOCIATIONCirculation 17,000 To All Registered Nurses in South Dakota

Vol. 5 • Number 2 June 2014

President’s Address

SDNF Corner

Tanya Huck

by MaryClaire MaySDNF Board Public Member

The Nike ad, “Just Do It,” is a personal mantra for Julie Symes, a 2013 South Dakota Nurses Foundation Scholarship recipient. This mantra drives Julie as she completes her Doctorate in Education at the University of South Dakota. With the course work finished, Symes diligently continues her dissertation research for “Teaching Nursing Students with Disabilities in the Clinical Setting: Practices and Accommodations.”

As a full time nursing faculty for the University of South Dakota, Department of Nursing, in Rapid City, Symes teaches pathophysiology to pre-nursing students and to Associate of Science in Nursing students concepts such as reproduction, grief, ethics, and growth and development. Additionally, she coordinates students’ clinical practicum in community preschools, medical-surgical units and OB units. As a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Symes periodically works for Lactation Services at Rapid City Regional Hospital counseling and teaching mothers and babies about breastfeeding.

Educator Symes knows what motivates and is important in the learning environment.

“I have found that in my work with students and patients you can always find that spark within them that keeps them going and motivates them to learn and grow,” she remarked. “I have noticed that any gesture of kindness, no matter how small, can make a profound difference in someone’s life.”

Inspired by Florence Nightingale, Symes lives the original 1893 pledge written in Nightingale’s honor:

I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to …… do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and …. With loyalty … devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.

Like Nightingale, Julie has overcome adversity. While Nightingale buffeted family disapproval, Symes, born with congenital cataracts, has become a strong advocate of nursing students with disabilities. She remarked about Nightingale, “[She was] the first woman to be elected

a Fellow of the Statistical Society of London in

“Just Do It”

SDNF Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2014 SDNA Annual Convention . . . . 4-6

District News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

National Nurses Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2014 Legislative Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Welcome New Members . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Why Join ANA and SDNA? . . . . . . . . 10

SDNA PAC Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2014 SDNA Calendar of Events . . . . . 11

Colorectal Cancer in South Dakota . . . 11

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South Dakota Nurse June, July, August 2014

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The views expressed in the articles and editorials are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of SDNA.

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June, July, August 2014 South Dakota Nurse

SDNF Corner

Carman Timmerman, EdD, RNSDNF Treasurer and Scholarship

Committee Chair

The South Dakota Nurses Foundation (SDNF) awards scholarships to nurses who reflect the foundation’s purposes of education, research and service. As SDNF president Tom Stenvig said, “Not long ago the South Dakota Nurses Foundation was just a dream, but we now have an established track record and are making a difference for nursing and healthcare in the state.” Since the foundation formed in 1999, our goal has been to award a scholarship to recipients who demonstrate SDNF purposes of leadership in practice, education, and scholarship. Through the generous donations of SDNA nurses, as well as friends and families of nurses, the South Dakota Nurses Foundation is honored to be able to offer these significant scholarships.

South Dakota Nurses Foundation awards four or more scholarships a year and has awarded eighteen scholarships to date, focusing on individuals pursuing a variety of educational paths related to nursing. If you think you meet the criteria for one or more of these scholarships, we strongly encourage you to apply.

South Dakota Nurses Foundation Scholarship (2 scholarships available)

Amount – $1000 eachPurpose – To support a registered nurse pursuing

a master’s or doctoral degree with the career goal of education program.

Criteria1. Current South Dakota resident.2. Current South Dakota RN license.3. Member of SDNA for at least one year.4. Graduate student pursuing a master’s or doctoral

degree in nursing or a related field with the goal of practicing nursing in a South Dakota high need area or teaching in a South Dakota baccalaureate or higher degree nursing education program.

5. Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher upon completion of highest degree, i.e., baccalaureate nursing program or master’s in nursing program.

6. Career goals and personal qualities congruent with South Dakota Nurses Foundation purposes.

7. Evidence of leadership, compassion, involvement in professional organization(s), professional activities, and community service.

South Dakota Nurses Foundation Scholarship Opportunitiesfor2014

Application – Access the South Dakota Nurses Association (SDNA) website at www.sdnursesassociation.org and click on the South Dakota Nurses Foundation, then Scholarships, then South Dakota Nurses Foundation Scholarship or contact the South Dakota Nurses Association office at to [email protected] or 605-945-4265.

Application deadline – July 15th postmarkAward date – Fall 2014

Rita H. Walsh ScholarshipAmount – $1000Purpose – To support a registered nurse pursuing a

higher level of nursing education. The scholarship will be awarded annually for the spring semester.

Criteria1. Current South Dakota resident.2. Current South Dakota RN license.3. RN pursing a bachelor’s degree in nursing or RN to

master’s degree in nursing (bridge track).4. Demonstrates need. 5. Demonstrates the qualities of patient advocacy,

patient education, compassion and peer mentoring.

Application – Access the South Dakota Nurses Association (SDNA) website at www.sdnursesassociation.org and click on the South Dakota Nurses Foundation, then Scholarships, then South Dakota Nurses Foundation Scholarship or contact the South Dakota Nurses Association office at [email protected] or 605-945-4265.


Marianne M. Stenvig ScholarshipAmount – $1000Purpose – To support a male registered nurse in

pursuit of his educational goals.Criteria1. Current South Dakota resident.2. Current South Dakota RN license.3. Male RN pursuing a graduate degree in nursing

(preferred) or a related field.4. SDNA membership preferred.5. Career goals consistent with South Dakota Nurses

Foundation purposes of education, research and service.

6. Evidence of leadership, compassion, involvement in professional organization(s), professional activities, and community service.



Dr. Carl and Leona Stadler ScholarshipAmount – $500Purpose – To support a male student pursuing a BSN

degree through the SDSU Accelerated Option programCriteria1. Current South Dakota or Minnesota resident.2. Male student accepted or enrolled in the SDSU

Accelerated Option program. 3. Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher at time of

application.4. Career goals consistent with South Dakota Nurses

Foundation purposes of education, research and service.

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2014SDNAAnnualConvention

The South Dakota Nurses Association sponsors these annual awards for nurses, given during the SDNA Annual Convention in Rapid City October 5-6, 2014. Nominations for the following awards will be taken until August 1st, 2014. For complete award criteria please visit our website at http://www.sdnurses.org or contact the SDNA office at [email protected].

DISTRICT NURSE OF THE YEAR AWARD was developed to recognize a nurse in each SDNA district who has contributed to the district and profession in a significant way. This award criteria and award winner is determined by each individual district.

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD is for the new SDNA member who has contributed energy and commitment to SDNA.

Rookie of the Year Award Criterion: • ThenomineemusthavebeenanSDNAmemberfor

at least one year, but not longer than three years.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD acknowledges specific contributions and achievements of an individual or group and provides formal recognition of SDNA member(s) singled out by colleagues for accomplishments in a given field of endeavor. The Award may be awarded for professional achievement in nursing, outstanding contributions in the community, for dedicated service to the association, to name a few possible categories.

Distinguished Service Award Criteria (must meet all criteria):

• ThenomineemustbeanSDNAmember.• The Distinguished Service Awards represents a

more highly specialized type of award than the broad special interest categories reflected in other SDNA Awards.

• Distinguished ServiceAwardsmust be in keepingwith goals and purposes of SDNA.

• A Distinguished Service Award must not beexploited for commercial purposes.

Examples of Possible Distinguished Service Award Categories:

• HumanRights• MembershipActivities• SpecialtyWork• History• Ethics

NURSING PRACTICE AWARD acknowledges a Registered Nurse involved in direct patient care. The recipient, through strength of character, commitment, and competence, receives peer recognition as one who contributes to advancement of nursing practice.

Nursing Practice Award Criteria (must meet all criteria):

• ThenomineemustbeanSDNAmember.• The nominee, through application of nursing

knowledge, must assist patients to function at and

maintain optimum levels of health and activities, as persons, as family members, and as members of their community.

• Thenominee,throughdirectnursingpractice,mustprovide innovations to help and encourage peers in nursing and is a role model, inspiring peers to improve quality of practice, and has contributed to improvement of quality of direct patient care.

Other considerations include: • Participationincommunityaffairs• Recognitionbypeers• Participationinorganizationalaffairs• Abilitytoworkwithothers• Aninnovativeoutlook

JOY OF NURSING AWARD recognizes the Registered Nurse who, through the years of practice, continues to truly love all aspects of nursing.

Joy of Nursing Award Criteria (must meet all criteria):• NomineemustbeanSDNAmember.• Nomineehaspracticednursingforatleast5years.• Nomineehasbeena formalor informalmentor to

students or new graduate nurses.• Nomineehascollaboratedwithandisrespectedby

nursing colleagues and other health professionals.• Nominee exemplifies the “JoyofNursing” in care

and relationships.

PIONEER IN NURSING AWARD was developed to recognize the nurse who has contributed to the profession or to history by being the first so that others may follow. This award recognizes a nurse who exemplifies the spirit that motivates other nurses to follow on a path less traveled.

Pioneer in Nursing Award Criteria (must meet all criteria):

• ThenomineemustbeanSDNAmember.• Thenomineemusthavehelpedguidethecourseof

nursing in South Dakota.• The nominee must have contributed talents to

the profession by being the “first,” whether that is within practice, education, program development, administration, government, community activities, or any other first.

SDNA HALL OF FAME AWARD recognizes an individual’s lifelong commitment to nursing and that commitment’s impact on the health and/or social history of South Dakota. Up to five nurses may be inducted each biennial year into the SDNA Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame Award Criteria (must meet all criteria):• Thenominee(s)musthavedemonstratedleadership

that affected the health and/or social history of South Dakota through sustained, lifelong contributions in or to nursing practice, education, administration, research, economics, or literature.

• Thenominee(s)musthaveworkedinorrepresentedSouth Dakota.

• Achievements of the nominee(s) have enduringvalue to nursing beyond the nominee’s lifetime.

(Note: Nominees for the Hall of Fame Award may be living or deceased.)

THE NURSE EDUCATOR AWARD acknowledges a Registered Nurse who serves as a faculty member at one of the South Dakota nursing programs. The recipient is recognized by peers to be exemplary in the areas of teaching effectiveness and facilitating learning for students in nursing. This nurse also participates actively in professional nursing activities as well as, the community in which he or she lives, demonstrates leadership skills, has a strong ability to work with others, and is seen as a mentor for future nurse educators. The Nurse Educator Award is awarded jointly by SDNA and NEDDS (Nursing Education Deans and Directors). A letter of support by the dean/chair of the nominee’s school is recommended.

Nurse Educator Award Criteria (must criteria as noted below):

• ThenomineemustbeanSDNAmember

• The nominee must demonstrates teachingeffectiveness through one or more of these criteria:• applicationofnursingknowledgethatfacilitates

students’ learning to the highest level • useofcreativeteachingstrategiesinclassroom

presentations• mentorshipofnewnursingfacultytotheroleof

teaching

• If the nominee has a regular clinical supervisionassignment, the nominee must demonstrate effective supervision strategies in the clinical setting to facilitate students’ application of theoretical knowledge to patient care

• The nomineemust participate in service activitiesthrough one or more of these criteria:• assumption of a leadership role in the nursing

program• participation in committee work at the

university or college level• service as a student organization advisor such

as the South Dakota Student Nurses Association• initiationofeffortsthatenhancethesuccessof

nursing graduates• serviceinaleadershippositioninSDNA

• The nominee must have a sustained record ofscholarship in the art of teaching, research, or contribution to improved health in the community through one or more of these criteria:• recognition by peers for their scholarship of

teaching• dissemination of scholarship through

presentations, publications, or as a consultant• initiationofauniqueprojectthatenhancedthe

health of the community

SDNA Convention Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Scala – Spiritual Practice Nurse Elizabeth Scala is on a mission to shift the profession of nursing from the inside out. Nurses typically enter their careers with a desire to provide compassionate, heart-based care. Challenged by regulations, financial pressures and technological advancements, todays nurse struggles to balance the art with the science of nursing. As a speaker, author, workshop facilitator and retreat leader, Elizabeth inspires nursing teams to reconnect with the passionate and fulfilling joy that once called them to their roles. Elizabeth is also a certified coach and Reiki Master Teacher. She lives in Maryland with her supportive husband and two playfully, silly pit bull dogs. When Elizabeth’s not speaking to or teaching other nurses you can find her enjoying nature, relaxing on the beach, doing Yoga or dancing to her favorite jam band, moe. http://elizabethscala.com; Back to the Basics: A Nurse’s Pocket Guide to Self-Care. Please find her introduction at https://vimeo.com/90588829.

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SDNALeadershipOpportunitiesThe South Dakota Nurses Association (SDNA) is

looking for RN leaders who want to be a mentor, an advocate, and actively involved in shaping the future of the nursing profession.

All candidates for office must submit a “Consent to Serve” form and a photo by July 1st, 2014 to the SDNA Office. To obtain a “Consent to Serve” form or to learn more about each of the leadership positions please visit the SDNA Website at at www.sdnurses.org or contact the SDNA Office at [email protected] or (605) 945-4265.

The Nominations Committee is seeking interested SDNA members who wish to serve in leadership roles.

• Secretary• GovernmentRelationsCommitteeChair• One(1)ContinuingEducationCommitteeMember• Three(3)NominationsCommitteeMembers• One(1)ANAMembershipAssemblyDelegate

Duties of the Secretarya. Record the minutes for and ensure the maintenance

of records for the annual meeting and other meetings of the Board. A summary of the minutes will be available to the Membership;

b. Conduct the general correspondence of the Board;c. Ensure meeting notice in accordance with these

Bylaws;d. Ensure delivery of notice of election and

appointment to SDNA Members and ANA;e. Ensure delivery of Articles of Incorporation and of

Bylaws to ANA;f. Ensure preservation of all SDNA papers, letters,

and transactions;g. Ensure safekeeping of the corporate seal;h. Ensure the maintenance of accurate records of the

Membership.

Duties of the Chair of the Government Relations Committee

a. Preside over meetings of the Government Relations Committee;

b. Monitor state and federal legislative and public policy events, situations, and trends;

c. Undertake activities designed to achieve SDNA’s policy agenda;

d. Report the status of events, plans, and activities of the Government Relations Committee to the Membership, the Board, and the Executive Committee;

e. Coordinate an annual Nurses Day at the Legislature;f. Coordinate and maintain a state legislative response

network.

Continuing Nursing Education Committeea. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate continuing

education activities for SDNA;b. Develop and implement a marketing plan for CNE-

NET accreditation to South Dakota organizations and facilities;

c. Select two Members to serve on the North Dakota CNE-NET Committee. Each Member will serve a two-year term;

d. Assure that the ANCC Commission on Accreditation standards and guidelines are utilized in planning continuing education activities for nurses;

e. Serve as a resource for Districts, Councils, and others on CNE activities and issues.

f. This Committee shall be composed of four Members. Three Members will be elected by the ballot for two-year terms, with two members being elected in odd years, and one member being elected in even years. One Member who actively practices in academia and/or continuing education will be Board-appointed to Chair the Committee for a three-year term.

Nominations Committee a. The Nominations Committee shall be composed

of five members, all of whom are elected by the members-at-large to two year terms in accordance with Article XI;

b. Two members will be elected in odd years and three will be elected in even years;

c. The individual receiving the highest number of votes in that election cohort will serve as chair during the second year of their term;

d. Members of the Nominations Committee shall not be eligible to run for election as a Member of the Board, as a District President or CITF Chair, nor as a Delegate to ANA meetings, nor for election to the Government Relations Committee.

ANA Membership Assembly Delegate a. Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the ANA

Membership Assembly shall be elected from the SDNA/ANA members for staggered two-year terms in accordance with ARTICLE XI of these Bylaws.

b. The SDNA President, by virtue of his or her election to office, shall serve as a delegate to the ANA Membership Assembly. The SDNA Vice President, by virtue of his or her election to office, shall serve as the Alternate Delegate to the ANA Membership Assembly. If both the President and Vice President are unable to attend the Membership Assembly, the Delegate shall be a member of the Board appointed by the Board.

c. The remaining Delegate to the Membership Assembly shall be elected at large. The candidate for Delegate to the ANA Membership Assembly with the next highest number of votes shall be declared elected as Alternate Delegate. Vacancies in the Alternate Delegate positions may be filled by action of the Board.


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District1,2,&3President: Pat ShaverVice President: Lani White Secretary: Dawn Warren Membership: Leslie Wilkerson Nominations: Kay Foland Government Relations Committee: Linda Wolden

Our District is proudly hosting the 2014 SDNA Convention, to be held in Rapid City at the Ramkota Inn on October 5 and 6. The theme will be “You Are Not Alone! Close Encounters of the Nursing Kind.” The Program Committee has been actively working to arrange speakers and set the agenda. Other committee chairs are in place, several volunteers have come forward, and each committee will set its own meetings as needed. We do need additional help so please let us know if you are willing to serve!

A district meeting was held on January 21 (program: Legislative and Health Policy Issues). Several district members and a wonderful turnout of nursing students attended Nurses Day at the Legislature (NDL) in Pierre on February 10 – 11. We learned about the legislative process and SDNA’s Health Policy Agenda, visited the capital and attended committee hearings, and met with area legislators at a chili supper. Our district is very proud of our students who were well-prepared and asked the legislators pertinent questions. Thanks go to the legislators who took time to meet with nurses and students.

Spring district meetings were held on March 4 (program: convention planning and followup of NDL) and April 8 (program presented by Carla Texel on her travel to Botswana and South Africa, with discussion of culture and health issues. Thank you, Carla, for a very enlightening experience!) There will not be a May fund raising event this year or June or July district-wide meetings, due to planning that is taking place for the convention. Members are encouraged to submit items for the auction in October to take the place of fund raising this year.

Our next district meetings will be Tuesday August 19, 5:30 – 7:00 (watch for emailed location in early August) and Tuesday September 16, 5:30 – 7:00, private meeting room at Minerva’s Restaurant, Ramkota. If you are new to Districts 1, 2, or 3 and have questions about opportunities, or you are looking for a place to share your talents to support nursing, feel free to contact me. Please call or email if you are interested and able to help with planning or with host tasks during the convention.

Respectfully Submitted, Pat Shaver

District 1, 2, & 3 President

District8&9With midterms wrapping up here on campus at least the

calendar is starting to indicate that spring should be just around the corner. I think that everyone can agree that a little warm weather will be appreciated.

In January dinner was ordered Dutch treat at The Old Market Eatery in Brookings, followed by a short business meeting while dinner was being prepared, afterwards Dr.

Gina Rowe presented her dissertation titled “Quantifying Neighborhood-Level Social Determinants of Potentially Preventable Emergency Department Visits.” Her presentation was very informative, and we were grateful to have her share her time with us.

On February 7, District 8/9 joined with the NSA group at SDSU and welcomed the well-known speaker and author, Donna Wright to campus. It proved to be a very enjoyable, while educational, presentation. All who attended, both students and nurses came away inspired, and laughing. Her topic was Relationship Based Care. Donna spoke to a packed auditorium even though it was a Friday afternoon!

February 10-11th was Nurses Day at the Legislature in Pierre. Many aspects of the SD Senate and House of Representatives were introduced and explained to the large number of nurses and student nurses in attendance. SDNA members are so fortunate to have such a high quality of leadership within our organization.

In March, we met again at the Old Market in Brookings enjoying dinner with members. Our speaker, Kathy Nevins, PhD, talked about her work on a Digital Toolkit for Parish Nurses.

Respectfully Submitted, Eileen Bruner-Halverson,

District 8 & 9 President

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2014LegislativeReportBrittany Novotny, JD, MBA

By way of background, during each legislative session, members of the Government Relations Committee (GRC) meet weekly to discuss bills of interest to the SDNA. The GRC consists of a geographic representation of politically active nurses from across the state. The GRC reviews each bill introduced to determine if SDNA will take a position on the bill. These decisions are driven by the Legislative Agenda of the SDNA. The five basic tenants of the SDNA Legislative Agenda are to support: professional nursing practice, access to quality and affordable health care, public health, occupational and environmental health, and human rights. The full version of the Legislative Agenda can be found on the SDNA website www.sdnurses.org.

The 2014 Legislative Session was certainly a busy one for SDNA! There were 449 bills introduced during South Dakota’s 2014 legislative session. SDNA reviewed and tracked all 449 bills. SDNA paid particular attention to 33 bills of interest to nurses and your patients. Of these 33 bills, the SDNA supported eight and monitored 25.

SDNA supported the following bills:

SB 30, an Act to provide the definition of an advanced practice registered nurse, to remove the certification as a function of the Board of Nursing in issuing a license to a certified registered nurse anesthetist, and to change the nurses’ education loan assistance program to a scholarship program. This bill was brought forward by the SD Board of Nursing. It amends SDCL 36-9 and 36-9A to include the definition of advanced practice registered nurse for the four roles of certified registered nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, or nurse midwife and removes certification as a process that the BON provides for CRNAs since the Board licenses, not certifies, CRNAs. The bill also changes the nurses’ education assistance loan program to a scholarship program removing the requirements for promissory notes and repayment processes. SDNA appreciates the opportunity to discuss this bill with the SD Board of Nursing in advance of session and provide feedback, particularly given its direct impact on members and because SDNA was instrumental in passing the legislation needed to set up the nurses’ education assistance program. SDNA worked closely with other interested stakeholders on this bill and we are happy to report that this bill has been signed by the Governor.

SB 31, an Act to make an appropriation to reimburse certain family physicians who have complied with the requirements of the recruitment assistance program and to declare an emergency. This bill appropriates $94,167 to the DOH to reimburse one family physician who will

be fulfilling the requirements of the agreements with the State during FY 2015. The emergency clause will permit FY 2014 funds to be used for the reimbursement. This bill has been signed by the Governor.

SB 179, an Act to prohibit the use of certain handheld electronic wireless devices for electronic messaging while driving and to allow conflicting local ordinances. This bill provides a statewide ban on using handheld devices when driving. It was amended to provide that no handheld electronic device can be seized by law enforcement without a warrant and requires the Department of Safety to develop a distracted distraction campaign. This bill was deferred to the 41st day by House Transportation Committee. However, HB 1177 was amended to provide a statewide texting ban as a secondary offense and petty fine of $100 and to develop a distracted driving campaign under the Department of Public Safety. HB 1177 has been delivered to the Governor.

SB 181, an Act to prohibit the sale of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products to minors, and to provide a penalty therefor. This bill was amended to define vapor product (i.e. e-cigarettes) and include it as a tobacco product and places certain restrictions on the sale of vapor products. This bill has been delivered to the Governor.

HB 1157, and Act to provide for the retrospective payment of clean claims for covered services provided by a health care professional during a credentialing period. This bill addresses an issue that arises from health care provided during a period in which a health professional is awaiting credentialing by a health insurance carrier. This bill has been signed by the Governor.

HB 1167, an Act to allow schools to maintain a stock and to administer epinephrine auto-injectors in certain cases. This bill allows a school to acquire and maintain a stock of epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use for a severe allergic reaction causing anaphylaxis. This bill was brought forward by the South Dakota School Nurses Association (SDSNA). SDNA worked closely with the SDSNA and other interested stakeholders on this bill. We are happy to report that this bill has been signed by the Governor.

HB 1210, an Act to expand Medicaid eligibility. This bill provides for the expansion of Medicaid eligibility to cover people between 0 and 138% of the poverty level. This bill was Deferred to the 41st Legislative Day by House State Affairs Committee.

HB 1239, an Act to revise the financial eligibility requirements to obtain certain medical assistance. This

bill provides for the expansion of Medicaid to people between 0% and 138 % of poverty. This bill was deferred to the 41st Legislative Day by House Health & Human Services Committee.

The SDNA also monitored SB 187. This bill is always the last bill on the calendar. SB 187 includes the annual budget for the state. The Appropriations Committee killed 34 amendments to the bill and adopted 11 amendments. Among the amendments adopted was an additional .3% increase for certain Medicaid providers, including Medicaid reliant community providers, some long-term care providers, community mental health centers and prevention counselors. This increase is ongoing and in addition to the 3% increase for all providers proposed by the Governor and adopted by the Committee. A similar .3% increase was also adopted for K-12 education, which is targeted for teacher salary increases.

These amendments cap off an overall $4+ billion budget that was adopted unanimously by the Senate and by the House 59-10. In both Chambers the Democrats attempted to amend in Medicaid Expansion. The amendments failed.

The final budget keeps with the Governor’s proposed budget, for the most part, and provides a slightly higher increase for k-12 and certain providers.

In addition to the bills listed above, SDNA monitored 24 other bills. It was certainly a busy session, but also reminds me of how lucky we are to have such engaged and passionate members. I want to say thank you to the entire Government Relations Committee and especially to its chair, Carrie Clausen Hansen. Thank you for your time and your passion for the nursing profession. I would also like to thank each nurse and nursing student that participated in the legislative process, whether you responded to our Action Alerts and contacted local legislators or you attended Nurses Day at the Legislature and talked with your legislators at the Chili Supper. Legislators love to hear from nurse constituents. Thank you for your participation and for representing nurses! We look forward to 2015!


of new knowledge, and joining with peers to shape nursing practice and health care. Through the years I was inspired by several great nurses who encouraged me to return to school; I’ve now been privileged to practice as an advanced practice nurse and an educator of future nurses.

Nursing resources to advance and support my practice. Too many to describe here! Both ANA and SDNA have information-filled websites, linking to important happenings in nursing and health care. In addition to the South Dakota Nurse which comes to all SD RNs as a service of SDNA, members also receive the monthly peer-reviewed clinical journal American Nurse Today, the official publication The American Nurse six times yearly, and access to OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, a topic-focused quarterly (current topic is interpersonal violence). An online Career Center describes area job openings. South Dakota Nurses Foundation awards scholarships to nurses who advance their education. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certifies me as a nurse practitioner at a reduced member rate. Members enjoy reduced rates on insurance and continuing education.

Nurse power through group action, whether local, state, or national. Many of my most exciting experiences of nurse power in action have been through policy development and participation at a state legislative committee, meeting with my state legislators about nursing issues at Nurses Day at the Legislature, learning about and influencing national issues (nurse staffing levels, financing of health care, safe patient handling, needlestick policy), and contacting my elected representatives in Washington. Truly, by acting together, we are making a difference for health in our nation and the world!

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SDNAPACUpdateJulie Dangel, PAC Chair

As I begin thinking on a fundraiser for PAC I remember the words that our Keynote speaker Deb Soholt spoke at last convention. I will paraphrase her words: there is no reason that we should have to make bags and bake cookies to raise money for SDNA PAC. Those words stuck with me. We have over 10.000 RN’s in the state of South Dakota if each nurse gave 1 dollar to PAC we could do great things in this state.

There are many issues that never come to the legislature because SDNA was able to stop them before they become a bill. How does this happen. Dedicated nurses call their legislators or meet with them to explain why it would be detrimental to the nursing profession and public safety. There are issues that make it to a bill and are lobbied so that they do not move forward to the floors.

In retrospect many great things have been accomplished on very little money by hard work and perseverance of many dedicated nurses working towards their cause to protect the safety of the public.

Now I want to list the issues that SDNA political efforts have had direct influence on passing:

1. Implementation of the smoke free law.2. Passage of legislation that allows schools to acquire

and maintain a stock of epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use for a sever allergy reaction causing anaphylaxis.

3. Defeat of legislation removing the requirement to add fluoride to municipal water supplies.

4. Certified Professional Midwives legislation (lay midwives) in varying forms and defeat for some 20+years.

5. Implementation of the waiver that allows CNMs to provide out of hospital births without a collaborative agreement. Repeal of the sunset clause that would have eliminated this waiver for CNMs, therefore allowing CNMs to provide these services indefinitely.

6. Passage of the definition of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to include Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Certified Nurse Midwives, Certified Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists.

7. Passage of Nurse Education Loan Assistance Program and modification to the program to a scholarship program.

8. Passage of ban on texting.9. Passage of legislation that enables the state to

establish an online organ donor registry through the Department of Public Safety and allows appropriate healthcare organizations to access whether someone is an organ donor in a timely manner.

10. Defeat of legislation intended to broaden the current exemptions to the immunization requirements.

I am sure that there are many more that many of you long time members will remember. Please excuse me if I have not listed one of your passions. Above is quite an impressive list.

So my fund raiser for this year is a challenge to all nurses. Send in 1 dollar to SDNA PAC. That would be over 10 thousand dollars, it would be less than a Starbucks latté and without added calories. I cannot imagine the issues we could forge on, but it would be great to have that money to promote safety to the citizens of South Dakota. So don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today, get those dollars out, put 1 in an envelope, it will cost a stamp, but still less than a coffee. Address it to SDNA PAC PO Box 1015 Pierre SD 57501.

Thank you for your contributions to SDNA PAC.

Respectfully Submitted, Julie Dangel PAC Chair.

Pat Shaver, District 1, 2, 3 President

My membership in ANA and SDNA brings me joy and inspiration every week of my nursing career! Here are four of the most important reasons I belong.

Nurse friends wherever my career has taken me. As a new graduate RN (forty-seven years ago!) I found that the ANA district in my home state was a place to meet wonderful nurses from many areas of practice in different hospitals and agencies. We provided formal and informal learning to one another. We shared our joys and problems. We gained ideas that improved our practice. I learned of job opportunities and new practice roles to consider. When I moved to South Dakota seventeen years ago, the SDNA nurses in the Black Hills region proved to be a ready-made “family” of wonderful colleagues, as I made new friends and learned about the local hospital and community resources to help my patients.

Nurse mentors throughout my years of practice. Since my earliest nursing days, wonderful ANA members have demonstrated what it means to be a leader in practice and in the nursing organization. Since my family and I have mostly lived in smaller communities or rural areas, we district members travel to meet together and have much to share about the health needs in small towns and cities. The annual state nursing convention is always an exciting time for renewal of joy in my profession, gaining

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June2014 ANA Membership AssemblyJune 13-14, 2014

JulySDNA Consent to Serve Forms DueJuly 1, 2014

Independence Day – Office ClosedJuly 4, 2014

SD Nurse Article Submission Deadline – September IssueJuly 11, 2014

AugustAwards Nominations DueAugust 1, 2014

Annual Book Article SubmissionTBA

SDNA BOD MeetingAugust 25, 2014

SeptemberLabor Day – Office ClosedSeptember 1, 2014OctoberSDNA Board of Directors MeetingOctober 5, 2014

SDNA Annual ConventionOctober 5 & 6, 2014Rapid City, SD

Native American Day – Office ClosedOctober 13, 2014

SD Nurse Article Submission Deadline – December IssueOctober 10, 2014

NovemberVeterans Day – Office ClosedNovember 11, 2014

Thanksgiving – Office ClosedNovember 27, 2014

DecemberDistrict Leadership Reporting Form Due to SDNA OfficeDecember 1, 2014

Christmas Day – Office ClosedDecember 25, 2014

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