Teresa Anderson, EdD MSN RNC-OB NE-BC

There seems to be confusion out there regarding the current status and activities of the Nebraska Nurses Association. I think this is a great time to separate the “faCts” from the “fiction” by answering some frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Q: The dues seem expensive and I don’t know why I need to join ANA and NNA?

A: While the dues for these two organizations is higher than some of the other specialty organizations, it is important to keep in mind that the ANA is constantly working on national standards, collaboration with other nursing associations to present the “voice” of nursing nationally, to maintain high standards of accreditation of continuing education and credentialing of nurses and facilities through certifications and Magnet Recognition®, respectively. Nursing scope of practice statutes, rules, and regulations are determined at the state level and this requires a strong state level association to monitor and address proposed legislation that might adversely affect the scope of nursing practice or the safety of the public. This requires lobbying at the state level, and lobbying, unfortunately, is based on the funds available to influence the thoughts and votes of lawmakers. Last year’s failed legislation for full scope of practice for Nurse Practitioners vividly revealed that we don’t have the fiscal or human resources we need to override the influence of the Chief Medical Officer in our state. Only a united and organized voice for nursing in our state can create the resources and influence we need to sustain success. NNA is the only nursing association in Nebraska to come close to the resources and structures to make this happen. I believe that $23.75 a month is worth the investment! (New nurses get a 50% discount for their first year of membership.)

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Volume 47 • No. 4December 2014, January, February 2015Sent to all Nebraska Nurses courtesy of the Nebraska Nurses Association

Quarterly circulation approximately 32,000 to all RNs, LPNs, and Student Nurses in Nebraska.

President’s Column

Teresa Anderson

NNA: Fact or Fiction?Q: When I join ANA and NNA does my ANA enrollment information automatically get me into the NNA website and populate that data base too?

A: Unfortunately, we are not yet able to provide a fully integrated “single sign-on process.” When you update ANA information, such as a new telephone number, email or address, you must also go to the NNA webpage to update your information there too. We are working hard to create a user-friendly process, but for now you must update and monitor your information in both areas. If you have questions about this process, changing your membership status, joining us as a member, or how to access the ever-growing list of benefits provided by the ANA and NNA, contact Melissa Florell, Director of State Affairs at 888-885-7025, Ext. 400.

Q: Should I join now, if I don’t have time to be an active member?

A: There is not an organization or association that will turn away a card-carrying, dues-paying member. While we need and want your active participation, ideas, and feedback, we will take your monetary support first. We only have the funds to pay $20,000 annually for lobbying, we can only support a part-time Director of State Affairs and we no longer have an office or presence in Lincoln. The NNA Board of Directors volunteer their time to fill in the gaps and this group is stretched as far as they can be. Without a strong infrastructure to manage our association, we can’t be as responsive to our member needs, we can’t move ahead with the changes to move to a high level of technological support, and we can’t create the unified voice to protect nursing practice in Nebraska.

Q: As a part of the Midwest Multi-State Division (MSD), is NNA no longer a separate organization?

A: Being a member of the Midwest MSD provides the six participating states with a chance to negotiate better contracts for services, save money by purchasing together, and to support each other with our best practices and shared

President’s Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

NNA’s Director of State Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2014 Nebraska Nurses Association

Election Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2014 40 Under 40 Recognition Includes

4 NNA Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2014 Nurses Political Reception . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

NNA Announces 2014 NNA

Scholarship Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

What is Going on in Continuing

Nursing Education (CNE)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Nebraska Nurses Association Member

Scholarship Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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In This Issue

resources. The NNA will always remain an active state association, and the strength and level of that activity will depend on the membership level and what members say we need to do.

Q: Have NNA Districts gone away? A: We are currently midway through a two year District

reorganization pilot. At this time the evidence is pointing toward the elimination of Districts as membership divisions, and the retention of regions for membership support and events. In 2015, we will work on defining a structure of Mutual Interest Groups (MIGs) that could support members to engage with fellow members virtually on common interests such as rural nursing, advanced practice, or safe patient handling and to engage concretely for regional events, meetings, or forums. The flexibility of such a structure would allow those areas of the state that want and need to meet face-to-face to continue to do so, and will allow the connection of members from across our vast state to

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President’s Message continued from page 1 NNA’s Mission:

NNA’s Vision:

NNA’s Core Issues:

NNA’s Official Publication:

Writer’s Guidelines:

The mission of the Nebraska Nurses Association is to foster high standards for nursing practice, stimulate and promote the professional development of nurses, and advance their professional security, and to work for the improvement of health standards and availability of health care services for all people. (Adopted 10/95, NNA House of Delegates)

Nebraska Nurses Association will be an effective voice for nurses; and an advocate for Nebraska consumers on issues relating to health. (Affirmed 12/04/2004, NNA Board of Directors)

Critical Success Factors for Vision:• Stateanddistrictssetmutualpriorities• EvaluatethesuccessoftherestructuringofNNA• Enhance grass roots activities for membership

involvement• Advocateforstatewidequalityhealthcare (Affirmed 12/04/2004, NNA Board of Directors)

1. Workplace Rights 2. Appropriate Staffing3. Workplace Health & Safety

a. Patientsb. Community/Public Healthc. Workplace

4. Continuing Competence (Affirmed 12/04/2004, NNA Board of Directors)

The Nebraska Nurse is the official publication of the Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA) (a constituent member of the American Nurses Association), published quarterly every March, June, September and December. The NNA provides education, networking opportunities, publications and other products and services to its members and extends its mission to all nurses in Nebraska.

Phone: (888) 885–7025You can leave a message at any time!Email: Director@NebraskaNurses.orgWeb site: www.NebraskaNurses.org Mail: PO Box 3107Kearney NE 68848–3107

Questions about your nursing license?Contact the Nebraska Board of Nursing at: (402) 471–4376. The NBON is part of the Nebraska Health and Human Services System Regulation and Licensure. Questions about stories in the Nebraska Nurse? Contact: NNA.

This newsletter is a service of the Nebraska Nurses Association and your receipt of it does not mean you are automatically a member. Your membership in support of this work is encouraged; please visit www.nebraskanurses.org.

Photo on front page: Scotts Bluff National Monument Photo by: M. Forsberg, Nebraska DED

“Scotts Bluff was one of the key geographic landmarks pioneers sought on their journeys westward.”

Any topic related to nursing will be considered for publication in the Nebraska Nurse.

Although authors are not required to be members of NNA, when space is limited, preference will be given to NNA members.

Photos are welcomed, digital is preferred. The NNA assumes no responsibility for lost or damaged photos.

Submitted material is due by the 12th of the month in January, April, July and October of each year.

You may submit your material in the following ways:Prepare as a Word document and attach it to an e–mail sent to

anna@nebraskanurses.org.

For advertising rates and information, please contact Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc., 517 Washington Street, PO Box 216, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613, (800) 626–4081, sales@aldpub.com. NNA 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 Nebraska 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. NNA 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 NNA or those of the national or local associations.

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work together on the issues that matter to them. We will be piloting a volunteer role, the Regional Membership Liaison, (to support four regions) who will work together with the Director of State Affairs to recruit, retain, and support members. However, the final decision on the pilot and these ideas will not be made until Convention and House of Delegates in October 2015. We need active involvement of all members in the pilot this next 12 months.

Q: Why should I run for an office or volunteer to be on a committee?

A: With the streamlined Committees and the great support of our Committee chairs and members, we have made great strides this past year. But, the concern is that

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many of the members filling these roles will be ineligible to serve again after their terms expire. Many of these members are within 10 years or less from retirement and their leadership strengths and the legacy of our work will be lost when they do retire. We have 2-5 years to involve new, younger leaders and to orient them to these leadership roles. While the Board of Directors (BOD) are working hard to identify what younger members and new nurses see as the membership benefits and to build a structure and process to provide them, if is difficult for nurses from one generation to create the association that will meet the needs of the other generations in our association. We need new leaders to engage right now! At this time, there is no one who has expressed the desire and/or demonstrated the skill set needed to be the next President of NNA. That is keeping me awake at night. I have committed to a five year commitment to guide this association through the changes of these turbulent times. We have to identify who will take over that role when elections occur during the summer of 2015.

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NNA’s Director of State Affairs This newsletter is a service of the Nebraska Nurses Association and

your receipt of it does not mean you are automatically a member. Your

membership in support of this work is encouraged; please visit

www.nebraskanurses.org

Melissa Florell

The sixth annual American Nurses Advocacy Institute (ANAI) face-to-face sessions were held Sunday, October 5th - Tuesday, October 7th in Washington, DC. I had the privilege of attending, along with Jordan Colwell, RN, on behalf of NNA. Twenty-three nurses from eighteen states, interested in honing their political leadership skills, kicked off this year-long mentored program. Sessions included sustaining policy change delivered by Minnesota House Majority Leader and Registered Nurse, Erin Murphy. We also learned the complexities of navigating the legislative process and importance of conducting a political environmental scan to determine the viability of advancing legislation. A particularly helpful and engaging session was on messaging. Following a presentation by Communication and Public Relation Specialists, attendees broke into small groups to prepare talking points based on assigned topic and audience. Topics included safe staffing, removing regulatory barriers for APRNs, and emerging health care roles. Designated audiences included media, legislators and nurse colleagues.

Additionally, we had time designated for visits to Capitol Hill to address two of ANA’s legislative priorities: Safe Staffing and Durable Medical Equipment. If you are interested in this program, you can learn more on ANA’s website http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/Policy-Advocacy/AdvocacyResourcesTools. If you are interested in attending ANAI in the future watch for information on the Nebraska Nurses Association’s website. Interest and application is made through your state nurses association. You must be a NNA/ANA member to be considered.

As I shared in my presentation at NNA Convention, the issues that nurses encounter at the bedside lay the groundwork for future policy and legislation. In order for Registered Nurses to practice to the full extent of education and licensure, and to ensure safe and effective patient care, each RN practicing in Nebraska must engage on nursing issues. Engagement can happen at any level. This can mean joining the Nebraska Nurses Association and keeping the association informed of the issues you are facing in your practice. It can also mean writing elected officials and providing testimony regarding pieces of legislation that affect nursing practice or patient safety. Engagement in advocacy can also mean getting to know your elected officials, volunteering for a campaign, or even running for office yourself. Advocacy on the part of nurses is the best way to ensure that our issues are addressed in policy and legislation.

ANAI provided training that will be extremely useful during the upcoming legislative session. Many of the issues we discussed at ANAI will be debated during Nebraska’s Legislative session. Allowing APRNs to transition to full practice authority, determining the best method to insure the most vulnerable Nebraskans, and many other nursing issues are issues are likely to be discussed. Be watching the NNA website over the coming weeks for advocacy and issue updates. Engage and help us be a part of the policy discussion on the local, state, and national level! The Nebraska Nurses Association is working to support the practice of Registered Nurses and we need your voice!

Melissa Florell

NEBN

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2014NebraskaNursesAssociationElectionResultsThe annual ballot for the Nebraska Nurses Association

(NNA) concluded on September 27, 2014. The online ballot was open to all members of NNA. All ballots were casted using the online system, as no paper ballots were requested. The ballot included 22 positions and involved 79 candidates. Notification of the ballot was sent to members via e-mail and posted on the NNA website; two reminder messages were also sent. A total of 120 ballots were submitted.

This year’s ballot was the first election reflecting the new organizational structural for the organization. In 2013, the NNA House of Delegates approved the new governance structure that combined former Commissions and Committees into 3 Committees, Legislative Advocacy and Representation Committee (LARC), Nursing Professional Development Committee (NPDC), and the Governance, Finance, and Membership Committee (GFMC). Additionally, there were two (2) Board of Director positions on the ballot.

The 2014 ballot positions included: • VicePresident• Treasurer• Legislative Advocacy and Representation

Committee (LARC) – the role of the LARC is to plan and implement activities related to professional security and nurse advocacy and to represent NNA’s positions on state and local concerns, as defined by NNA’s approved legislative platform.¡North Region¡West Region¡East Region¡At Large

• Nursing Professional Development Committee(NPDC) – the role of the NPDC is to plan and implement activities related to nursing professional development and oversee continuing education accreditation activities.¡Nursing Practice¡Nursing Faculty¡Professional Educator

• Governance,Finance,andMembershipCommittee(GFMC) – the role of the GFMC is to provide infrastructure guidance and recommendations to the Board of Directors related to membership recruitment and retention, recruitment of qualified candidates for NNA elected and appointed positions, and oversight of financial operation on behalf of the Board of Directors.¡Nursing Practice¡Nursing Faculty¡Rural¡Urban

Candidates elected on this ballot began their 2 year term in November; installation was held at the annual

NNA Convention. The Nominations Sub-Committee of the GFMC gratefully acknowledges each candidate on this year’s ballot for their willingness to serve the Association.

The results of the 2014 ballot including votes received were (* denotes elected):

• Vice President: Winnie Dolph* (112), Kate Pepin(write-in)

• Treasurer:MaryJean(MJ)Petersen*(117),ValerieCook (write-in)

• LARC¡NorthRegion:KathleenDavis*(58),Catherine

Clark Sybrant (51)¡WestRegion:AliceKunz*(113)¡EastRegion:KariWade*(112)¡At Large: Rita Weber* (112)

• NPDC¡Nursing Practice: Chad KinKenon* (91),

Shannon Jones (80)¡NursingFaculty:AliceKindschuch*(74),June

Collison (42)¡Professional Educator: Jessica Zoerb* (114)

• GFMC¡Nursing Practice: Paula Molzen* (117)¡Nursing Faculty: Nancy Shirley* (114)¡Rural: Jenna Witt* (115)¡Urban: Lois Linden* (112), Valerie Cook

(write-in)• ANAMembershipAssemblyRepresenta1tive¡Lynnee Pattrin* (36)¡Sara Seeman (33)¡Rosalee Yeaworth (12)¡Diana Hines (11)¡Loretta Pierce (9)¡ Joan Nelson (6)¡Linda Blinston (3)

The ballot also included the election of District Delegates to the 2014 NNA House of Delegates. Per the current NNA Bylaws Article VI Section 5 Apportionment, representation at the House of Delegates require an apportionment of Districts members. In order to comply with the Bylaws, members were asked to submit their name as a District Delegate candidate earlier in the year; the District Delegate ballot was open only to members of their respective District (e.g., District 7 members could only vote for Delegate candidates representing District 7).

2014 District Delegate Results• District1(5DelegatesAllowed)¡ Judy Reimer ¡Marilee Aufdenkamp¡Caprice Leuth ¡ Shelley Pryal¡KathyMurphyBuschkoetter

• District2(33DelegatesAllowed)¡ Jane Carmody ¡ Julie Sundermeier¡ Jennifer Cavalieri ¡Marilyn Valerio

¡Valerie Cook ¡Victoria Vinton¡Gloria Gross ¡KariWade¡Nancy Harms ¡Debra Welk¡ Linda Hughes ¡KarenWiley¡ Linda Jensen ¡Rosalee Yeaworth¡Carole Lainof ¡ Phyllis Zimmermann¡ Jane Langemeier ¡ Jessica Zoerb¡ Linda Lazure ¡ Brenda Bergman Evans¡Anna Mackevicius ¡Connie Miller¡Mary McNeil ¡Dawn Straub¡ Jane O’Connor ¡ Peggy Hawkins¡ Lynneé Pattrin ¡ Ellen Piskac¡ Elaine Pohren ¡ Joan Nelson¡ Judy Quinn ¡KarenGrisby¡Nancy Shirley

• District3(17DelegatesAllowed)¡ Linda Hardy ¡ Jeanette Walsh¡ KathyHoebelheinrich ¡ Faye Weckle¡ Jill Holliday ¡MarciaKube¡ Patricia Howell ¡ Sandra Carney¡ Tonya Maloy ¡ Sara Seeman¡Cathy Parker ¡ Susan Smith¡ Pam Shelbourn ¡ Teresa Raven¡Cathy Smith ¡ Jeri Brandt¡ Janet Tubbs

• District4(9DelegatesAllowed)¡Margaret Morris ¡Clarlene Schmidt¡ Patricia Trausch ¡Brooke Milson¡ Judith Billings ¡Jera Hinkle¡ Stephanie Burge ¡Rita Weber¡Mary McDaniel

• District5(4DelegatesAllowed)¡ F Jordan Colwell ¡AliciaKunz¡RondaKinsey ¡Tiann Colwell

• District6(3DelegatesAllowed)¡ Pamela List ¡Jenna Witt¡ Terri Mitchell

• District7(2DelegatesAllowed)¡KarenOlmsted

• District9(1DelegateAllowed)¡Nolan Gurnsey

Delegate Alternates were also elected for several Districts. Alternates are determined by receiving at least one vote and may serve if an elected Delegate declines.

• District2¡ Judi Dunn ¡Luanne Lundergard¡KathieBickerstaff ¡Margo Minnich¡ Linda Blinston ¡Sue Rohlfs¡ Loretta Pierce ¡Mary Margaret Schaffner

• District3¡ Paula Molzen ¡Judi Schlife¡Audra Hobelman ¡Lina Bostwick¡ Christie Campbell - Grossman¡ Linda Stones

• District4¡Arlene Shoemaker ¡KatOtto¡Barb Meyer ¡Theresa Lane

• District5¡Melissa Snyder

• District6¡Mavis Hatcliff

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Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA) members Joely Goodman (District 1), Jenna Dubas (District 3), Melissa Florell (District 4), and Jordan Colwell (District 5) were honored at the 2nd Annual 40 Under 40 Reception. The reception, recognizing Nebraska’s nurse leaders, was held on September 18, 2014 at the Union College Woods Auditorium.

The selection criteria for the 40 Under 40 award is:• CurrentlicenseasanLPNorRNinthestateofNebraskaand40yearsoldor

younger by September 30, 2014• Significant or unique contributions as a leader within the nursing profession

through clinical practice, education and teaching, administrative leadership, research, writing, publishing, policy involvement, and/or healthcare innovation

• Demonstrates leadership in community affairs, nursing professionalorganizations, and in growth and development of others in these areas

• Positively promotes and advances the nursing profession in the community(local/global) through volunteerism/outreach efforts, legislative work, and policy development

The nomination process requires that the Nominator describe: • Specific significant or unique contributions the Nominee has made to the

nursing profession through leadership• Informationwhich describes specific contributions theNominee hasmade to

the nursing profession by providing leadership in community affairs, nursing professional organizations and/or has assisted others to grow and develop in this area

• HowtheNomineepositivelypromotesandadvancestheprofessionofnursinginthe community (local/global) through volunteerism or outreach efforts

• Involvementinlegislativeworkand/orpolicydevelopmentbytheNominee

Additionally, the Nominee is required to submit an essay that answers the following questions:

• Howdoyouseeyourselfasanurseleader?Whathaveyoulearnedthatwouldbe helpful to other aspiring leaders?

• What is your vision for leadership within your organization or community(local/global)?

A full listing of the 2014 40 Under 40 honorees can be found at the Nebraska Action Coalition website, http://neactioncoalition.org/40-under-40-nurse-leaders-2014/.

2014 40 Under 40 Recognition Includes4NNAMembers

 NEBRASKA NURSES ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 

HOW DO I JOIN NNA? Step 1: Complete Demographic Information Step 2: Select Membership Option Step 3: Calculate Total Fees Due Step 4: Select Payment Option Step 5: Return Completed Application and Payment 

STEP 1  PERSONAL INFORMATION  Date:  Last Name/First Name/Middle Initial  

Credentials RN License No./State

Home Address  

Preferred Phone Number

City/State/Zip Code  

County

Email Address  

Basic School of Nursing

Recruited By  

Graduation: Month/Year

Congressional District  

Nebraska Legislative District

STEP 2  MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS Choose one annual or monthly membership option. (Monthly  payments  include  a  $.50/month  service  fee  to  ANA  for  installment payment processing.)  

FULL MEMBERSHIP – NNA/ANA Includes membership to NNA, your NNA District, and ANA.   $279.00/Year  or    $23.75/Monthly Epay* 

 

NEBRASKA ONLY MEMBERSHIP – NNA Includes membership to NNA and your NNA District. Member benefits limited to state only.   $189.00/Year  or    $16.25/Monthly Epay* 

    

THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE IF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA IS MET AND PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY IS PROVIDED. 

Reduced and Special Membership include membership to NNA, your NNA District, and ANA. 

 

REDUCED MEMBERSHIP – NNA/ANA   $139.50/Year  or    $12.13/Monthly Epay* Must meet one of the following criteria and provide proof:   Not employed   Full‐time student (must be a RN)   New graduate from basic nursing program within 6 

months of graduation (first membership year only)   62 years of age or over and not earning more than Social 

Security allows  

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP – NNA/ANA   $69.75/Year  or    $6.31/Monthly Epay* Must meet one of the following criteria and provide proof:   62 years of age and not employed   Totally disabled 

STEP 3  TOTAL DUE Depending  on  your  membership  option,  first  year  or  first month is due with completed application.  

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED:  $____________ 

STEP 4  PAYMENT OPTIONS  Check (payable to American Nurses Association)  MasterCard or Visa    __________________________________    ____________   Card Number                    Expiration Date    __________________________________    ____________   Cardholder Name                    Billing Zip Code  *Monthly Epay Authorization 

All members paying monthly must complete this section This  is  to authorize electronic payments  to American Nurses Association (ANA).   By  signing on  the  line,  I authorize ANA  to withdraw 1/12 of my annual dues and any additional  service  fees  from my account.   Charges may be adjusted by ANA only following written 30‐day prior notice to me.  Membership  and  payments will  continue  unless NNA/ANA  receives  20‐day prior written notice from me. 

Checking: Please enclose a check for the first month’s payment; the account designated by the enclosed check will be drafted on or after the 15th of each month.  Debit/Credit Card: Please complete the credit card information above.  This card will be debited 1/12 of annual dues on or after the 1st of each month.   

____________________________________________ Epay Authorization Signature      Date  

STEP 5  SUBMIT APPLICATION Return completed application and payment to:  

NEBRASKA NURSES ASSOCIATIONP.O. BOX 3107, KEARNEY, NE  68848‐3107 

QUESTIONS?:  Call NNA 888‐885‐7025 or visit our website www.nebraskanurses.org 

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The 2014 Nurses Political reception was held on Tuesday, August 26th, from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Thompson Center on UNO’s campus. This event, historically hosted by Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA) District 2, provided nurses with the opportunity to share concerns with local and state representatives on a one-to-one basis, to participate in the political process, and demonstrate the strength of nursing’s influence in elections.

District 2 President Kate Pepin emceed the event.Don Wesley, NNA’s lobbyist, assisted in the introduction of the officials and candidates. Nurses in attendance represented staff, educators, administrators, and advanced practice nurses.

The turnout for this event was outstanding – 90 nurses and 23 elected officials/candidates and their guests attended the event. Each of the officials and candidates in attendance were asked to briefly address the group. Officials and candidates in attendance included:

• ChuckHassebrook,Candidate,NebraskaGovernor• PeteRicketts,Candidate,NebraskaGovernor• MattWallen,Candidate,BenSasse’scampaign

U.S. Senate• ToddWatson,Candidate,U.S.Senate

2014 Nurses Political Reception• DennisCrawford,Candidate,USCongressDistrict1• BradAshford,Candidate,USCongressDistrict2• MichaelKnebel,Candidate,StateTreasurer• HalDaub,NUBoardofRegentsDistrict8• MikeBoyle,DouglasCountyCommission• JamesCanavaugh,Candidate,DouglasCounty

Commission • BradAshby,Candidate,MCCBoardofGovernors

District 2• KaraEastman,Candidate,MCCBoardofGovernors

District 4• JamesMonahan,MCCBoardofGovernorsDistrict

3• CarolBlood,Candidate,StateSenatorLegislative

District 3• JoniCraighead,Candidate,StateSenatorLegislative

District 6• RobertHilkemann,Candidate,StateSenator

Legislative District 4• BrettLindstrom,Candidate,StateSenator

Legislative District 18• J.MichaelTesar,Candidate,StateSenator

Legislative District 18• SueCrawford,StateSenatorLegislativeDistrict45

• PetePirsch,StateSenatorLegislativeDistrict 4• GwennAspen,Candidate,StateSenatorLegislative District 8

The remainder of the evening was spent networking with guests. A hors d’oeuvre buffet and cash bar was available.

Preliminary planning for the 2016 reception is in-process and suggestions for improvement are welcome. Please consider lending a helping hand in 2016; assistance for the 2016 reception include a dedicated photographer, volunteers assigned to

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2014 Nurses Political Receptionspecific key officials/candidates to navigate the room, and additional help at the registration table. NNA gratefully acknowledges the support of the following sponsors for this event, without their support this event would not have been as successful as it was.

Corporate Sponsors

Platinum LevelArthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc.

Gold LevelClarkson College

Silver Level Alegent Creighton Health

Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses Chapter 2801 AORN of Omaha Area

Creighton University College of NursingEmergency Nurses Association

KaplanUniversityNebraska Action Coalition - Future of Nursing

Nebraska Methodist CollegeNebraska Methodist HospitalNebraska Nurse PractitionersVisiting Nurse Association

Individual Sponsors Lynne Anderson MSN RN

Teresa L. Anderson EdD MSN RNC-OB NE-BCBrenda Bergman Evans PhD APRN

Melissa Florell MSN RNBeth Furlong PhD JD RN

BonnieKokesBSNRNCENLinda Lazure PhD RN

Anna Mackevicius BSN RN PMPKathleenPepinPhDMSNRNNancy Shirley PhD RN CNE

Ann Van HoffDon Wesley

• RNs/LPNs• Day and Night Shifts available

Along with a great team of skilled professionals, Heritage Estates offers excellent benefits, an exceptional work environment and the opportunity to learn and grow.

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Please contact Andrew Reifschneider at (308) 630-1984 for more information

At Regional West Medical Center, Dreams are Reality

Join the motivated and innovative critical care team at Regional West. It’s an exciting time to make your mark. Our current initiatives include:•TheMagnetJourney;sharedgovernance,committeeopenings.

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NNA Announces 2014 NNA Scholarship Winners

The Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA) recently awarded $500 scholarships to two deserving nursing students. The scholarship, in its twelfth year, is sponsored by the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc.

This year’s scholarship winners are:• LindsaySchwartz(Fairmont,NE)–Lindsayattends theBryanCollegeofHealth

Sciences in Lincoln. In her application, Lindsay related her love of nursing to an experience at the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. She hopes to pursue a career in critical care upon graduation in May 2016.

• AshleeMiller (Nebraska City, NE) – Ashlee also attends the Bryan College ofHealth Sciences. Ashlee is an MSN student in the Nursing Educator program and currently is the Education Manager at CHI Health St. Mary’s in Nebraska City. Ashlee anticipates graduation in December, 2015.

This activity will assist the advanced practice nurse in determining the most appropriate agent based on the individual assessment and underlying health problem. The pharmacotherapeutic sessions will focus on reviewing the general principles of pharmacology, including indications for use, drug interactions and common side effects of various drug and non-drug therapies. Proper monitoring of the therapeutic and adverse effects of drug therapy will also be discussed as well as appropriate treatment of these reactions.Target AudienceThis activity is designed for advanced practice registered nurses recognized as nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists.Sponsor This activity is sponsored by Clarkson College Professional Development.AccreditationThe Midwest Multistate Division is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Pharmacology:From Head to Toe

Presenter: Wendy Wright, MS, RN, APRN, FNP, FAANPSessions

• New Drugs 2014: What’s Hot? What’s Not?• Updates in Diabetes Care: A Focus on Diagnostic and Treatment Options• Asthma/COPD: Meeting the Challenge to Provide Optimal Management• Hypertension & Hyperlipidemia: Operationalizing the New Guidelines

DECEMBER 13, 2014 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Clarkson College - Howard Hall 104 South 41st Street, Omaha, NE 68131

REGISTER NOW! Online www.nebraskanurses.org Mail NNA, P.O. Box 3107, Kearney, NE 68848Registrant:Name & Credentials:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Daytime Phone: Cell Work

Email:

Nebraska Nurses Association is partici-pating in the Midwest Multistate Division (MW MSD) a collaboration of states from the Mid-west including Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Mis-souri, Nebraska and North Dakota to promote operational efficiencies and growth. As part of this collaborative, a regional ANCC Accredited Provider Unit was formed to ensure national standards are met for all continuing nursing education (CNE) activities provided in the MW

MSD region.

Registration Fee (includes lunch): $119 NNA Members or NNA Organizational Affiliates $169 Non-Members

Payment Method: Check (Payable to NNA) Mastercard Visa American Express Discover

Card# Exp Date CVV Zip Check here if info below is the same as registrant info above Billing Address Cardholder Name Cardholder Email

Nebraska Nurses Association P.O. Box 3107 Kearney, NE 68848 888-885-7025 www.nebraskanurses.org

Registration

fee includes

5.25 contact

hours

and lunch

For over 40 years, Heritage of Emerson has been providing “Dignity in Life” to our seniors. We are on a journey to change the view of Long Term Care by providing World Class service.

Along with a great team of skilled professionals, Heritage of Emerson offers excellent benefits including a potential hire on bonus of $500, tuition loan reimbursement, and an exceptional work environment

with the opportunity to learn and grow!

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December 2014, January, February 2015 Nebraska Nurse • Page 9

Save the DateNurses Day at the Legislature – 2015

Making a Difference Through Advocacy

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Cornhusker Marriott Hotel333 South 13th Street, Lincoln, NE

Watch for updates atwww.nebraskanurses.org

Judi Dunn MS, CPP, RN Midwest Multistate Division Nurse Peer

Review Leader

Over the last year and a half the Missouri Nurses Association and five other state nurses associations (SNAs) formed a collaborative, namely the Midwest Multistate Division (MW MSD), with the goal of promoting efficiencies and growth. State nurses associations participating in this collaborative include Iowa, Kansas, Michigan,Missouri, Nebraska, and North Dakota. Each SNA will retain its own state identity while utilizing shared resources within the MW MSD. As part of this collaborative, the Midwest Multistate Division Continuing Nursing Education Unit (MW MSD CNE Unit) was formed.

How does this impact Nebraska nurses? The NNA Approver Unit has now been transitioned into the new Midwest Multistate Division Accredited Approver Unit. Current Nebraska Continuing Education Approval Committee members are being shifted into the MW MSD reviewer pool and will be receiving training on important changes.

Approved Provider Applications (both initial and renewal) have been streamlined, staff resources expanded, policies and procedures updated. A new website created specifically for the new Midwest Multistate (MW MSD) Accredited Approver Unit provides a wealth of information for current Approved Provider Units as well as those contemplating applying.

WhatisGoingoninContinuingNursingEducation(CNE)?

Exciting for Nebraska Nurses is the easy access for submitting Individual Activity Applications for contact hours. This is an ANCC option for nurse associations, organizations, and individuals who would like to provide continuing nursing education contact hours for educational events they are planning.

Join us in celebrating the launch of the new MW MSD website! I encourage everyone interested in offering continuing nursing education to visit the new Midwest Multistate Division website at www.midwestnurses.org. There are updated forms, applications, educational resources and much more is planned to come!

As the Midwest Multistate Division Nurse Peer Reviewer Leader I am here to help in any way I can. Please contact me at NPRL@midwestnurses.org.Judi Dunn

For additional information contactVicki Brownrigg, Search Committee Chair

vbrownri@uccs.eduInterested applicants apply online at: www.jobsatcu.com

Bring your talent to teach our studentsNursing Faculty

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• Tenure Track Position requires earned PhD with preference for candidates with track record of funded clinical research

• Eligible to obtain or have an unrestricted Colorado RN license• Interest in teaching in an online NP program with on campus

engagement in service responsibilities

Come Live, Work & Play in Colorado Springs!

Omaha Tribe of NebraskaCarl T. Curtis Health Education Center

Nursing in the Omaha Indian Reservation in a culture rich in history with

connection to the land.

• Dialysis RNs• Nursing Home RNs and LPNs• Patient Care Tech

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ApprovedProviderRenewals

Congratulations to the Nebraska facilities that successfully completed the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Approved Provider Unit renewal process in October. These facilities are now approved for a three year period, November 1, 2014 thru October 1, 2017.

• BoysTownNationalResearchHospital,OmahaNE; Approved

• Children’sHospitalandMedicalCenter,OmahaNE; Approved with Distinction

• NebraskaAssociationofHomeandCommunityHealth Agencies,

Lincoln NE; Approved• GreatPlainsHealth,NorthPlatteNE;Approved

These facilities have demonstrated that they continue to strive for excellence in continuing nursing education and have met or exceeded the rigorous requirements set forth by ANCC.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)› Designed for master’s degree prepared APRNs.

› Prepares nurses to be leaders in clinical practice, research and in health policy design and development.

› Online, part- and full-time options.

Doctor in Health Care Education & Leadership (Ed.D.)› Designed for master’s degree prepared professionals.

› Prepares students to teach, practice and lead across the continuum of health care.

› Online, part- and full-time options.

Preparing experienced nurses for the most advanced positions.

Register for a webinar to learn more at ClarksonCollege.edu/webinar.

Scottsbluff

ComebeapartofourgreatteaminScottsbluff.FullorPart-Time

NurseandCNAPositions

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dayandeveningshifts.Paydependentonexperience.

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134 South 13th Street, Suite 800 • Lincoln, NE 68508(402) 438-2500

Full-Time RN Charge Nurse, Night Shift Candidates must have a current KS license.

Excellent benefit package available.

Questions, contact Peggy Fabin, HR Director at 785-540-4960.

County is a participant of the Rural Opportunity Zone.

Student loan repayment and income tax incentives may be available through the Kansas ROZ Program. (Up to $15,000 in student loan repayment and state income tax rebates for 5 years!)

Visit our website for details & to apply

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EOE

MORYS HAVEN, a premier nursing facility in Columbus, Nebraska has

great opportunities for RNs or LPNs to join our wonderful team for Evening

& Night Shifts.

Strong leadership, communication, inter-personal and organizational

skills are required.

Morys Haven is part of Five Star Quality Care, a growing company with centers across the country. We offer

competitive salaries and attractive benefits.

Please apply on-line at www.5sqc.com or email your

resume to Heather Miller, DON at hmmiller@5sqc.com.

You can also pick up an application at the facility at

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The NNA embraces the belief that we, as members of our professional organization, are committed to developing others in the continuing pursuit of excellence in scholarship, clinical practice, research, and professional involvement.

To honor that commitment, a $1,000 NNA Scholarship is made available to a NNA Member enrolled in a Bachelor (must already be an RN), Masters, or Doctorate program in Nursing who possess the ability to assume or continue a leadership role in nursing. Our purpose is to assist an NNA member with expenses related to advanced studies in nursing.

Guidelines:

1. One award will be given each year to assist with the expenses related to obtaining a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing.

2. The application must be postmarked no later than January 1st. Mail application to: NNA Director of State Affairs P.O. Box 3107Kearney,NE68848.

3. The award recipient will be notified no later than February 1st.

4. The scholarship will be awarded at the NNA Legislative Day in Lincoln.

5. The recipient will be selected by the Finance subcommittee.

6. Previous applicants who were not selected for the scholarship may re-apply.

7. Eligibility criteria:

a. Registered Nurse – active license in good standing

b. Current enrollment in a Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree program in Nursing

c. Demonstrated scholastic ability, as verified by official transcripts from highest level of college attended. Bachelor degree minimum GPA 3.0; Master’s or Doctorate degree minimum GPA 3.5

d. Member of NNA required

8. The applicant should submit the following supportive documentation:

a. Evidence of eligibility criteria – Résumé and official transcript(s)

b. Two letters of recommendation – one must be academic and one either a current or recent employer

c. Involvement currently or recent past in NNA at either the local or state level

NebraskaNursesAssociationMemberScholarshipAward

December 2014, January, February 2015 Nebraska Nurse • Page 11

TechTidbits

UsingFacebookTag – You’re It!

MJ Petersen, RN, EdD

What is tagging?Tagging someone in Facebook creates a

link to their profile. The most common way people tag someone in Facebook is to identify a friend or family member in a photo.

How to tag a photo using your iPhone.1. Click on the photo button on top of screen”2. Click on photo you want to tag from your camera roll.3. Click on “Done”4. Click on the “To” line and choose your audience –

friends, etc.5. You may choose to say something about the photo6. Click on the photo, then Tap anywhere on the photo

to tag someone7. Type in the name or names8. Then click “Done”

You have now tagged your photo. When you tag someone they will be notified. In the next issue I will address the timeline. Enjoy your social media experience!

Please ask your friends to “LIKE” the Nebraska Nurses Association Facebook Page

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Join the highest rated organization in Nebraska for all areas of cardiac and vascular care. HealthGrades 2013.

Visit www.neheart.com/careers to learn moreabout rewarding nursing opportunities.

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Centennial Park Retirement Village

Centennial Park Retirement Village is currently hiring

LPNs, RNs and CNAs for afternoon and overnight shifts.

Competitive pay with excellent benefits package.

Centennial Park Retirement Village is a CCRC with a newly remodeled Rehabilitation wing and

updated physical therapy department.

Send Resume to 510 Centennial Circle, North Platte, NE 69101.

• RNs & LPNs • FT/PT shifts available

Along with a great team of skilled professionals, Brookefield Park offers excellent benefits, an exceptional work environment, and the opportunity to learn and grow.

Eve EssaryBrookefield Park | 1405 Heritage Dr. | St. Paul, NE 68873

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For more information about Brookefield Park visit:www.brookefieldparkcare.com

SAVE THE DATE

FRIDAY, MARCH 13th, 2015

14th Annual Pain Management ConferenceOmaha Marriott Regency

hosted byCreighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education

Target Audience includes Nurses

For more information call 800-548-CMED or 402-280-1830 or visit Creighton’s CME Web Site

at http://healthsciences.creighton.edu(Information posted as it becomes available)

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