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2013 Maryland Nurses Association

Table of ContentsWelcome-Convention Planning Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

President’s Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Officers & Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Staff and Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Distinguished Past Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Past Award Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2013 Convention Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Convention Sponsors/Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Nurses Foundation of Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Business Meeting Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Bylaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

FY 2013-2014 Working Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Organization Affiliates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Standing Committee Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Code of Ethics for Nurses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

District Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Convention Sessions Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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MARYLAND NURSES ASSOCIATION

"Nursing: Expanding Horizons for Better Outcomes"

Welcome to the110th Annual Convention of theMaryland Nurses Association

Meet and greet your colleagues, both members and non-members!

Red Ribbons – MNA MemberGreen Ribbons – Student

Convention Planning Committee Goldenrod Ribbons

Diane Friend, Chair, MSN, RNCheryl Nelson, MSN, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC

Carol Fickinger, RN, BSN, MPADenise A . Moore, RN, MS, APRN-BC

Rosemary Mortimer, RN, MS, MSEd, CCBENeysa Ernst, RN, MSN

Kristie Kovacs, RN, MSNJanice Hoffman, RN, PhD

Melissa Dunston, RNNina Sharma, RN, BSN

Jean Seifarth, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BCPatricia Travis, RN, PhD, CCRPEd Suddath, Executive Director

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Greetings from the President

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 110th Annual Maryland Nurses Convention, Expanding Horizons for Better Outcomes

For the next two days, in the Martin L . Doordan Health Sciences Pavilion here at Anne Arundel Medical Center overlooking the horizons of our state capital, it is time to focus on you! Navigate your professional growth to expand your professional horizons as a registered nurse . What you learn October 10 and October 11 will improve your patient and professional outcomes .

Expand your horizons, network, share and exchange! Step away from the shore and dive in! The Convention Planning Committee has worked hard to provide you with a skill set to navigate your professional and personal growth .

This year’s convention committee, captained by Diane Friend, RN, MSN and supported by Ed Suddath, Susan Prentice and Marie Ciarpella, will expand your knowledge and refuel your passion for nursing .

From all of us at the Maryland Nurses Association, thank you for joining us today . Your attendance is your telescope to advancing the profession of nursing .

Ahoy mates!

Neysa P . Ernst, RN, MSNPresident, Maryland Nurses Association

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Kathleen OgleSecretary

Neysa ErnstPresident

Janice HoffmanPresident-Elect

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Linda CostaTreasurer

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Officers

President Neysa Ernst, RN, MSNPresident Elect Janice Hoffman, PhD, RNFirst Vice-President Maryanne Reimer, RN, MSN-ANP-BCSecond Vice-President Linda Cook, PhD, RN, CCRN, CCNSSecretary Kathleen Ogle, FNP-BC, PHD, RN Treasurer Linda Costa, PhD, RN, NEA-BC

Board of Directors

Diane Friend MSN, RN, CDONA/LTCKaren Evans, MSN, RN-BC

Joann Oliver, MNEd, RN, CNE, CBISElaine Kennedy, RN, EdD

Elizabeth Mackessy-Lloyd, MS, MA, RNKathleen Galbraith, ScD, RN

Lorna House, BSN, MS, CNORMichele Gleitsmann, APRN, MSN

District Presidents/Chairs

District 1 Cheryl Nelson, MSN, CRNP, RNDistrict 2 Christie Simon-Waterman, MSN, CRNPDistrict 3 Carole Staley Collins, MSN, PHCNS-BC, PhDDistrict 4 Mae Esh, RN, MSDistrict 5 Cheryl Dover, MS, RN, CNA, BCDistrict 7 Sadie Parker, RN, MSNDistrict 8 Maureen Lal, RN, MSNDistrict 9 Michele Henderson, RN

Staff

Executive Director Ed SuddathCE Coordinator Susan PrenticeBookkeeper Marie Ciarpella

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Maryland Nurses Association promotes excellence inthe nursing profession with a culture of camaraderie, mentoring,

diversity and respect for colleagues.

We provide programs and educational development for continuedpersonal and career growth.

As the voice for nursing in Maryland, we advocate for policy supporting the highest quality health care.

Approved BOD August 2009

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DISTINGUISHED PAST PRESIDENTS

M . Adelaide Nutting 1904-1906 Mary C . Packard 1906-1908 Sarah E . Parsons 1908-1909 Georgina C . Ross 1909-1911 Reba Thelin Foster 1911-1913 Ethel Palmer Clarke 1913-1915 Elsie M . Lawler 1915-1927 Jane E . Nash 1927-1936 Maud M . Gardner 1936-1944 Elizabeth Norwood 1944-1948 Margaret Ann Henshaw 1948-1949 Marsha Johnson 1949-1950 Ethel Turner 1950-1952 Sr . M . Florence Garner 1952-1953 Anna E . Holmes 1953-1955 M . Elizabeth Pickens 1955-1957 Ann Klingelhofer 1957-1958 Alice J . Akehurst 1958-1960 Eleanor J . Smith 1960-1962 Alice J . Akehurst 1962-1963 Alice M . Sundberg 1963-1967 Genevieve Jordan 1967-1971 Clare Kimbro 1971-1973 Jean Galkin 1973-1975 Margaret B . Keller 1975-1977 Jane Dawson 1977-1979 Bonnie Rogers 1979-1981 Rosetta Sands 1981-1982 Barbara Santamaria 1982-1985 Lynda Johnson 1985-1987 Kathleen M . White 1987-1989 Addie Eckardt 1989-1991 Nancy McCaslin 1991-1993 Gregory Paul 1993-1995 Kathryn V . Hall 1995-1997 Madeline Turkeltaub 1997-1999 Mary L . Beachley 1999-2001 George Paul 2001-2003 Denise A . Moore 2003-2005 Sandra H . Bryan 2005-2007 Rosemary E .S . Mortimer 2007-2009 Patricia Travis 2009-2011

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PAST AWARD WINNERS

1985Membership Award Carol Bragg, RNOutstanding Clinical Nurse Award Karen Gammon, RN, MSOutstanding Leadership Award Marie McCarthy, RN, MS, CSLegislator of the Year Award Delegate Larry YoungRosalie S . Abrams Legislative Award Lucy Fink, RN, MS

1986Membership Recruitment Award Carol Bragg, RNHonorary Nursing Practice Award Betty Putman, RNOutstanding Leadership Award Helen Bissett, RN, MSLegislator of the Year Award Senator Arthur DormanRosalie S . Abrams Legislative Award Nancy McCaslin, RN, MS

1987Membership Recruitment Award Deborah Wilkes, RN, COutstanding Leadership Award E . Elizabeth Derr, RN, MSOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Diana Donegan, RN, BSNOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award JoAnn Lee, RN, BSNOutstanding Health Information Award Mr . J . Sidney KingRosalie S . Abrams Legislative Award Patricia M . Jones, RN, MS

1988Membership Recruitment Award Deborah Wilkes, RN, COutstanding Leadership Award Nancy A . Pashby, RN, BSNOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Lois Macomber, RNOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Nancy K . Howard, RN, MSOutstanding Health Information Award Mary Etta Roberts, RN, MSNLegislator of the Year Award Honorable Donna M . Felling

1989Membership Recruitment Award Deborah Wilkes, RN, COutstanding Leadership Award Genevieve M . Jordan, RN, MSOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Debbie Gilbert Kramer, RN, MS, CRNPOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Roberta Niklewski, RN, MSOutstanding Health Information Award Patricia Papa, RN, C, MSN, PNPRosalie S . Abrams Legislative Award Lynn Klair, RN, MS, CLegislator of the Year Award Delegate H .R . Hergenroeder, Jr .

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1990Membership Recruitment Award Deborah Wilkes, RN, COutstanding Leadership Award Joan Creasia, RN, PhDOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Frances A . William, RN, MS, CNSOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Margaret M . DeStefanis, RN, MSNOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Veronica Noah, RN, BSN, CRNIOutstanding Health Information Award Cumberland Broadcasting Company, WCBC-1270AMRosalie S . Abrams Legislative Award Margo Chaney Cockey, RN, MSN, CRNPRosalie S . Abrams Legislative Award Dorothy E . Culb, RN, BSNLegislator of the Year Award Delegate Barbara Kreamer

1991Outstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Sheila Todd Eliasberg, RN, MS, C, CS Outstanding Nurse Educator Award Gail Mazzoco, RN, EdDOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Judith A . Menges, RN, COutstanding Health Information Award Maggie Neal, RN, PhDRosalie S . Abrams Legislative Award Shirley Van Zandt, CRNP, MSN

1992Outstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Kathleen Stilling, MSN, CRNPOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Lisa A . Seldomridge, MSN, RNOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Sarah Cromwell, BSN, RNOutstanding Leadership Award Jeanette Boyer, MS, RNRosalie S . Abrams Award Carol Schatzman, RN

1993Legislative Award Laurie ThomasLegislative Award John StierhoffRosalie S . Abrams Award Brenda Adkins, RN, BS, CANOutstanding Leadership Award Susan Appling, RN, MS, CRNPOutstanding Nurse Practice Award Leola Washington, RN, BS, MPHOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Laurie Pasieka, BS, RN

1994Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Barbara E . Hanley, RN, Ph .DLegislative Recognition Awards Delegate Robert Hergenroeder Senator Paula Hollinger, RN Senator Lawrence Levitan Senator Patricia Sher Delegate Virginia ThomasHealth Policy Recognition Award Marilyn Goldwater, RN

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Certificate of Appreciation Ruth Hans, RNOutstanding Health Information Award J .R . Robey-WCBC, CumberlandSearch for Excellence Award Leola Washington, RN, BSN, MPHSearch for Excellence Special Recognition Laurie Pasieka, RN, BSN, CDEOutstanding Leadership Award Judith Westing, RN, MSOutstanding Pathfinder Award Patricia A . Abbott, RN, MS Barbara A . Kellam, RN, PhDOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Bonnie Lee Legge, BSN, MEd, MSAJN/Maryland Nurses Association Writing Award Mary H . Palmer, RN, C, PhD, FAAN

1995Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Mary L . Beachley, RN, MS, CENRosalie Silber Abrams Award Peggy Soderstrom, RN, PhDOutstanding Health Information Award Mary Ellen LloydOutstanding Leadership Award Deborah R . Cox, RNC, BS, MSOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Barbara E . Richardson, RN, BSOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Sylvia A . Ridenous, RN, BSNANJ/Maryland Nurses Association Writing Award Janet Cogliano, RN, DNSc

1996Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Peggy Soderstrom, RN, PhDOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Jeanette Boyer, RN, MS, BSNOutstanding Health Information Award Times-News NewspaperOutstanding Leadership Award Mary L . Beachley, RN, MS, CENOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Sandra Bryan, RN, BSN, CPANOutstanding Pathfinder Award Shirley Morgan, RN, MS, BSN

1997Legislator of the Year Award Delegate Shirley A . Nathan-Pulliam, RN, BSN, MASOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Marquerite Wilson, RN, MSN, CS-POutstanding Health Information Award The Herald Mail, Lifestyle Section Lisa PreJean, EditorOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Ellen Ristorcelli, RN, BSN, MPAOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Carol Ann S . Sullivan, RN, PhDOutstanding Pathfinder Award Elizabeth Minnick, RN, BSN

1998Legislator of the Year Award Speaker Casper R . Taylor Maryland General AssemblyRosalie Silber Abrams Award Rosemary Mortimer, RN, MS, BSN, MS, EdOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Anne Coleen Bertsch, RN, MS

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Outstanding Health Information Award Liz Spellman, Editor and Melissa Bright, President Brereton Enterprises “Maggie” – Brereton EnterprisesOutstanding Leadership Award Jane Escher, RN, BSN, MPAOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Tina Zimmerman, RN, MSNOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Diane Wright, RN, BSOutstanding Mentoring Award Jacquelyn C . Campbell, PhD RN, FAANOutstanding Pathfinder Award Lori Tindall, RN, MS, CS-P

1999Legislator of the Year Award Delegate Ronald A . GunsRosalie Silber Abrams Award M . Julia Pannell, RNOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Kathleen Yanks, MS, RNOutstanding Health Information Award Cumberland Times News Mona Ridder Frederick Memorial Hospital’s Wellness CenterOutstanding Leadership Award Karen Shaffer, MS, RNOutstanding Mentoring Award Juanita G . Bland, RNOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Phyllis Williams Sharps, PhD, RNOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Judy Menges, RNOutstanding Pathfinder Award Nancy C . Fowler, RN

2000Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Helen Jane Wobbeking, RNOutstanding Adv . Clinical Nurse Award Jane Flowers, RN, MSN, RNFA,CNOROutstanding Leadership Award Deborah R . Cox, RN, MSN, CRNPOutstanding Nursing Practice Award M . Dawne Barnes, RN

2001Legislator of the Year Award Delegate Joan B . PitkinRosalie Silber Abrams Award Denise A . Moore, MS, RN, CNSOutstanding Advanced Clinical Nurse Ward Judith A . Hines, RN, MSOutstanding Health Information Award Studio 83 Productions, Inc .Outstanding Leadership Award Barbara Rogue, RN, JD

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2002Legislator of the Year Award Delegate Adrienne A . MandelRosalie Silber Abrams Award Mary Patricia Howard, RN, BSN, MSNOutstanding Leadership Award Marcia Zanger, RN, CRNIOutstanding Mentoring Award Melissa E . Meyers, RNOutstanding Pathfinder Award Linda Santmyire, RN

2003Centennial

M . Adelaide Nutting Award U .S . Senator Barbara A . Mikulski

Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Mary A . Linton, RN, MS, COHN-SOutstanding Health Information Award Life Bridge Health Diane Johnson/Rudy MillerOutstanding Leadership Award Barbara Sattler, DrPH, RNOutstanding Mentoring Award Rosemary Mortimer, RN, MS, MSEdOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Carol J . Bickford, PhD, RN, BC M . Kathleen Smith, MScED, RN, BC Susan K . Newbold, MS, RN, BC, FAANOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Catherine Vestraci, RN, C

2004Legislator of the Year Award Senator George W . Della, Jr .

2005Legislator of the Year Award Senator Thomas M . MiddletonRosalie Silber Abrams Award Nancy McCaslin, MS, C, RNOutstanding Leadership Award Denise A . Moore, MS, APRN, CS, BCOutstanding Pathfinder Award Marla Oros, BSN, MS, RN

2006Legislator of the Year Award Senator Sharon M . GrosfeldRosalie Silber Abrams Award H . Jane Wobbeking, RNSpecial Recognition Award Senator Paula C . HollingerOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Vicky Kent, PhD, RN, CNEOutstanding Leadership Award Sandra H . Bryan, MHA, BSN, RN, BCOutstanding Mentoring Award Joan Kub, PhD, RN, CSOutstanding Pathfinder Award Brenda M . Afzal, RN, MS

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2007Outstanding Advanced Practice Clinical Award Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, Outstanding Leadership Award Elise Handelman, RN, EDd, FAAOHNOutstanding Pathfinder Award Robin Newhouse, PhD, RNLegislator of the Year Award Delegate Anne KaiserRosalie Silber Abrams Award Delegate Shirley Nathan-PulliamSpecial Recognition Award Delegate Marilyn R . Goldwater

2008Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Keisha S . Walker, RN, MSLegislator of the Year Award Delegate Adelaide C . Eckardt

2009Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Karen Minor, MS, CRNPLegislator of the Year Award Delegate James W . HubbardOutstanding Pathfinder Award Stacy L . Cottingham, MS . RNOutstanding Leadership Award Kathleen M . White, PhD, RN, CNAA

2010Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Nayna Philipsen, JD, PhD, RN, CFE, FACCELegislator of the Year Award Delegate Sue Kullen

2011Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Janice Hoffman, PhD, RNLegislator of the Year Delegate Pete HammenOutstanding Pathfinder Award Janet D . Allan, PhD, RN, FAANOutstanding Leadership Award Rosemary Mortimer, MS, MSEd, RNOutstanding Mentor Award Barbara Bilconish, MSN, RN-BCOutstanding Dissemination of Health Information Award Laura Taylor, PhD, RNOutstanding Advanced Clinical Practice Award Elizabeth Soland, PhD, RN, PNP-BCOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Linda Gerson, PhD, RN, PHMCNS-BCOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Diane Aschenbrenner, MS, RN

2012Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Patricia Travis, RN, PhD, CCRPLegislator of the Year Delegate Geraldine Valentino-Smith, BSN, JDOutstanding Pathfinder Award Sharon Stagg, RN, BSNOutstanding Leadership Award Patricia Travis, RN, PhD, CCRPOutstanding Mentor Award Leisa Douglas, BSN, MBAOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Marianne McKiernan, RNOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Rose Essex, RN

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110TH CONVENTION AGENDA


"Nursing: Expanding Horizons for Better Outcomes"110th Convention

October 10 & 11, 2013Anne Arundel Medical Center Martin L . Doordan Health Sciences Institute Conference Center

Day I - Thursday, October 10, 2013

7:30 – 8:00 AM Registration/Exhibitors/Continental Breakfast

8:00 – 9:00 AM Opening Session

Welcome: Neysa Ernst, RN, MSN President, Maryland Nurses Association

Keynote: Virginia Beeson, BSN, MSN, NEA-BC, Captain (Ret) USN “Facing Our Current Reality: The Need for Radical Leadership”

9:00 – 9:15 AM Break/Exhibitors/Posters

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9:15 – 10:15 AM Concurrent Sessions 1

Session 1A Session 1B Session 1C Session 1D



11:25 – 12:25 PM

Poster Session

Expanding Civilian Care for Military Children: Using the I CARE Strategy

Catherine G . Ling, PhD, FNP-BC

Heather L . Johnson, Lt . Col USAF (Ret), DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP

Uniformed Services University Graduate School of Nursing

Routine Testing: An AETC Intervention Model to Increase Testing and Linkage to Care for Improved Outcomes in the HIV Infected Patient

Hazel Jones-Parker, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, AACRN

Christopher Roberson, MS, CRNP, AACRN

University of Maryland School of Medicine, Institute of Human Virology PA/MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center

Interprofessional Approach to the Care of the Critically Ill . An IRB Approved Study of an Interprofessional Academic Course for Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctoral Students using Simulation Technology and Case Studies

Karen Clark, PhD, RN, MSN, BSN, Alumna CCRN

University of Maryland School of Nursing

Pam Shumate, DNP, RN, CCRN-CMC


Expanding Our Green Horizons: Strategies for Sustainability and Nursing Stewardship

Rebecca Shelley, PhD, RN, MS

Robyn Gilden, PhD, RN


Lead Poisoning in the 21st Century

Jerome Paulson, MD, FAAP

Mid-Atlantic Center for Children’s Health and the Environment, Children’s National Medical Center

Preventing Infections in the Cath Lab and Beyond

Heather Green, RN, BSN

Elizabeth Fuss, RN, MS, CIC

Carroll Hospital Center

Social Media: Ushering in a New Way of Communication in Nursing and Education

Lisa Gotschall, PhD, RN

Stevenson University

Mary Beth Zaber, MS, RN

Maryland Oncology Hematolgy

Faith Community Nursing, the Future of Nursing

Mary Kathryn Bogdan, RN, BSN, FCN

Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church-Pikesville

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12:30 – 2:00 PM Lunch with Concurrent Sessions 3 – Get your lunch and then go to your session.

Session 3A Session 3B Session 3C Session 3D Session 3E

2:05 – 3:05 PM Concurrent Sessions 4


Intensive Care in Community Settings: Care Management of Complex Patients by Nurse Care Coordinators in a Transitioning Patient Centered Medical Home

Crystal DeVance-Wilson, MS, MBA, PHCNS-BC


Barbara Hoffman-Eldridge, MBA, PA-C

Primary Care Coalition of Montgomery County, Maryland

Optimizing Health Care Outcomes for the Wounded Warrior in Your Care

Joann Oliver, MNEd, RN, CNE, CBIS

Anne Arundel Community College

Research is a Four Letter Word

Lynn Crouch, MSN, RNC-OB

University of Maryland Medical Center at Easton

Accelerated Nursing Programs: Innovative Partnerships for Nursing Education

Karen A . Wons, MS, RN, CNE

Community College of Baltimore County

Vicky P . Kent, PhD, RN, CNE

Towson University

Pointing the Way for successful continuing education activities! Updates on 2013 ANCC Criteria and Applying for continuing education approval through the Maryland Nurses Association

Janice Agazio, PhD, CRNP, RN

The Catholic University of America

Exploring Possibilities in Nursing: Expanding Care through the Nurse Coach Role

Elizabeth Scala, MSN, MBA, RN, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Reiki Master Teacher

Living Sublime Wellness

Successful Defiance of “Never the Two Shall Meet:” Direct Care Staff Understanding and Using Data to Drive the Reduction of Unit-Acquired Pressure Ulcers

Jeanette Troyer, MSN, RN, NE-BC

Rosemary Klein, RN, MS, CPNP, FNP-BC

Atlantic General Hospital

Balancing Nurse Workloads Through the Development and Implementation of a Unit Intensity of Care Score

Marybeth Daniels, RN, BSN, PCCN

Renee Thomas, RN

Shore Regional Health

Successfully Writing an Abstract for Conference Presentation

Denise Moore, MSN, APRN-BC

Susan Prentice, BS

Maryland Nurses Association

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3:10 – 4:10 PM Concurrent Sessions 5


5:00 – 6:30 PM Annual Business Meeting - Open to MNA Members only (there is no fee to attend this meeting)

Day II - Friday, October 11, 2013

7:30 – 8:15 AM Registration/Exhibitors/Continental Breakfast

8:15 – 9:15 AM Opening Session

Welcome: Neysa Ernst, RN, MSN President, Maryland Nurses Association

Keynote: Rose Gonzalez, PhD, MPS, RN Director, Government Affairs, American Nurses Association “ANA – Beyond Nursing to Improve Health Outcomes”

9:15 – 9:45 Break/Exhibitors

Appreciative Inquiry: A Transitional Care Intervention for Medication Management

Elizabeth Scala, MSN, MBA, RN, Clinical Nurse Research Fellow

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Bridging the Gap in Patient Care: Transitioning a Smoking Cessation Program from the Community to the Inpatient Setting

Karen Polite-Lamma, RN, BS, BSN, CCE, CTTS, MCHES

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

Survey of Nurses’ Perceptions and Readiness for Evidence-Based Practice

Oluwaseun Ross, DNP, RN-CRNP

MedStar Harbor Hospital

Stephen K . Risch, MSN, RN, CCRN, CCNS

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

From Acute Care to Home: Teaching Nursing Students the Nurse’s Role in Facilitating Community Re-entry for Older Adult Patients

Vivian Koroknay, RN, MS, CNE, CRRN

Barbara Dobish, MSN, RN

University of Maryland School of Nursing, Shady Grove Campus

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10:55 – 11: 55 AM Concurrent Sessions 7


12:00 – 12:30 PM Break/Exhibitors

12:30 – 3:00 PM Awards Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Jane Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN Dean and Professor, School of Nursing University Director Interprofessional Education University of Maryland “IOM Future of Nursing Report: Progress Both Nationally and in Maryland”

Where Do We Go From Here: Improving Patient’s Outcome in Today’s Environment

Rosalind L . Wright, DNP, RN-BC, RAC-CT, CNHA, Fellow

Dr . Solanges Vivens, RN, MSN

VMT Long-Term Care Management

A Multi-Patient Simulation Experience for Transition to Practice

Amy L . Daniels, MS, RN


Improving Quality Outcomes through Employee Recognition

Jane Flowers, MSN, RN, CNOR


Mapping the Future: Pathway to Decrease Readmissions from Post to Acute

Karen E . B . Evans, MSN, RN-BC

Barbara Clauser, MBA

FutureCare Health & Management Corporation

Expanding Horizons and Improving Outcomes for Nurses and Nursing Through Mentoring

Gail Shorter, MSN, RN, BC, CEN

Melanie Donaway, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN


Expanding Nursing Horizons by Improving Documentation to Demonstrate Quality of Care and Minimize Lawsuit Exposure

Joan Cerniglia-Lowensen, BSN, MS, JD

Pessin Katz Law, PA

Power in Congress: Nurses and Policy

Antonia Fowler, BA, MSNA . Fowler Associates

Karin Gunther Russ, MS, BSN, RN

Collaborative on Health and Environment

Teaching Aggression Management to Children: Implementing the “I CAN” Group (I Control Anger Now)

Vickie Beck, CNS, BC

University of Maryland Child Psychiatry Clinic

Tara McDonald, LGSW

University of Maryland Medical System

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Convention Contact Hours:

Contact hours are available for continuing education sessions . Contact hours will be awarded to participants who:

1 . Complete the onsite attendance roster legibly each day . Participants must list their email address .

2 . Attend each self-selected educational session in its entirety3 . Complete the on-line evaluation by October 18, 2013 for the self-selected session(s)

attended during the Convention .

Information will be provided during the Convention on how to access the website to complete the on-line evaluation . Participants will be able to print a certificate for the total number of contact hours earned after completing and submitting the evaluation . Be sure to maintain the copy for your records . Duplicate certificates will not be available .

The Maryland Nurses Association is an accredited approver of continuing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation .

The Maryland Nurses Association’s accredited provider status refers only to its continuing education activities and does not imply that there is real or implied endorsement by any product, service, or company referred to in this activity nor of any company subsidizing costs related to the activity.

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Exhibitors

Alex McMullenAllegany College of MarylandAnne Arundel Medical Center

The Auxiliary of the Gideon’s InternationalCoppin State University

Elizabeth Cooney Personnel Agency, Inc .Grand Canyon University

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical CenterMedStar Southern Hospital Center

MerckNIH Federal Credit Union

Stevenson UniversityThe Living Legacy Foundation

University of Maryland School of NursingWalden University

Worldwide Management – Live Scan Fingerprinting

Convention Sponsors/Contributors

Florence Nightingale Level $2,501 - $5,000 Arthur L . Davis Publishing Agency, Inc .

Isabel Hampton Robb Level $1,000 - $2,500

Mary Eliza Mahoney Level $ 500 - $999 Hurst Review Services – Ann Wood, MSN, Regional Director Mid-Atlantic

Clara Barton Level $ 250 - $499

Suzie Walking Bear Yellow Tail Level $ 100 - $249

Lillian Wald Level $ 25 - $99

Linda Richards Level $ 1 - $24

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Special thanks to the Medical Imaging Technology Alliance (MITA), a division of NEMA (The Association of Electrical and Medical Imaging Equipment Manufacturers) for their generosity to insure that nursing students may attend this year’s Annual Convention .

Thank you to Arthur L . Davis Publishing Agency for the Arthur L . Davis Publishing Agency Scholarship .

Thank you to the Maryland General Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association for the scholarship in their name .

Thanks also to the many individuals who have made donations to the Foundation’s Scholarships Funds .

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Annual Business Meeting Agenda

Thursday, October 10, 2013 – 5:00 PM

OPENING OF THE MEETING Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Credentials Committee Report Standing Rules Approval of the Agenda

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS Past Presidents Maryland Board of Nursing Maryland Association of Nursing Students Maryland Organization of Nurse Executives

RECOGNITION OF DISTRICT PRESIDENTS

RECOGNITION OF AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

NIGHTINGALE TRIBUTE

INTRODUCTION OF COMMITTEE CHAIRS

INTRODUCTION OF CONVENTION PLANNING COMMITTEE

INTRODUCTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REPORTS FROM: Maryland Board of Nursing, Maryland Organization of Nurse Executives, Nursing Foundation of Maryland, Maryland Association of Nursing Students, and MNA-PAC

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS/REPORT Neysa Ernst, RN, MSN

MINUTES Kathy Ogle, FNP-BC, PHD, RN

TREASURER’S REPORT Linda Costa, PhD, RN, NEA-BC

COMMITTEE REPORTS Bylaws and Policy Committee – Linda Stierle, MSN, RN 2013 Proposed Bylaws Amendments

NEW BUSINESS ANA Dues Increase Announcement

TELLER’S REPORTINSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERSADJOURNMENT

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Business Meeting Standing Rules

GENERAL PROCEDURE:1 . Members wishing the floor must rise, proceed to a microphone, receive recognition,

and give name and district .2 . Non-members shall be seated in the non-member section and may not speak

unless given permission .3 . These rules may be amended or suspended by a majority vote of the members

present and voting .4 No smoking or alcoholic beverages shall be allowed in the meeting hall .

DEBATE AND VOTING:1 . To be entitled to vote, a member must present his/her Credentials .2 . Unpublished motions and resolutions shall be referred, without debate, to

the structural unit having jurisdiction over the subject matter for study and recommendation .

3 . Any unpublished motion/resolution introduced by an individual member must be received by a majority at the convention for consideration . This is non-debatable .

4 . Only the RESOLVES of a resolution shall be acted upon .5 . Announcements shall be written and signed by the person under whose authority

they are issued and shall be sent to the Secretary .

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MARYLAND NURSES ASSOCIATIONBYLAWS

(As Adopted October 7, 2010)

Index

CONTENTS

Article I Names, Purpose and Functions

Article II Relationship of MNA to ANA

Article III Membership and Dues

Article IV Disciplinary Action

Article V Constituent Association (DNA)

Article VI Officers

Article VII Meetings and Quorum

Article VIII Meetings and Quorum

Article IX Board of Directors

Article X Executive Committee

Article XI Executive Director

Article XII Committees

Article XIII Affiliates

Article XIV The Maryland Nurse

Article XV Fiscal Year

Article XVI Parliamentary Authority

Article XVII Amendments

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ARTICLE I: NAME, PURPOSES & FUNCTIONS

Section 1. NameThe name of this Association shall be the Maryland Nurses Association, Inc ., hereinafter referred to as MNA .

Section 2. PurposesThe purposes of the MNA shall be:a . To foster and maintain high standards of nursing and patient care; promote the

professional and educational advancement of nurses; and promote the general welfare of nurses .

b . Unrestricted by consideration of age, color, creed, disability, health status, gender, lifestyle, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation .

Section 3. FunctionsThe functions of MNA shall be to:a . Promote through appropriate means the standards of nursing practice, nursing

education and nursing profession as established by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and MNA .

b . Adherence to the Code of Ethics for Nurses established by ANA .c . Initiate and influence legislation, regulations, government programs and health policy .d . Promote and provide for the continuing professional development of nurses .e . Represent nurses and serve as their spokesperson with professional and community

groups and the general public .f . Provide for representation in the ANA House of Delegates and the Constituent

Assembly .g . Promote and support relationships with the Maryland Association of Nursing

Students (MANS) .h . Provide opportunities for nurse specialty organizations and their members to

collectively pursue common goals via MNA .i . Stimulate, promote and recognize nursing research as it contributes to the

advancement of the profession .j . Provide services to members .k . Maintain communication with constituent members through official publications .l . Act as a consumer advocate to protect and promote the advancement of human

rights related to health care and nursing .m . Ensure the collection and preservation of documents and other materials which have

contributed and continue to contribute to the historical and cultural development of nurses .

ARTICLE II. RELATIONSHIP TO AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION (ANA)

Section 1. Membershipa . MNA is a Constituent Member Association (CMA) of the ANA .b . MNA shall be bound by the obligation to pay dues to ANA pursuant to ANA Bylaws

and House of Delegates policy until such time as two-thirds (2/3) of the entire MNA membership votes to disaffiliate from ANA pursuant to Article III, Section 6 . h .

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Section 2. Representationa . ANA House of Delegates:

1 . MNA is entitled to a representation by a minimum of three delegates to any meeting of the ANA House of Delegates . ANA policy shall determine the number of delegates to which MNA is entitled .

2 . District Nurses Associations (DNA’s) shall elect one Delegate and one Alternate from each DNA to serve for a two-year term or until a successor is elected . Apportionment of DNA Delegates to the ANA House of Delegates shall be determined by a policy developed by the MNA Board and the District Presidents .

3 . Delegates-at-Large will be the current MNA President and the Immediate Past-President or President Elect who shall serve for two-year terms or until successors are elected .

4 . Alternates: Alternates for the MNA President and Past President or President-Elect shall be the Vice Presidents in order of rank .

b . ANA Constituent Assembly: the MNA representatives to the ANA Constituent Assembly shall be the MNA President and Executive Director or their designees .

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

Section 1. Compositiona . The MNA shall be composed of registered nurses who meet the qualifications stated

in these Bylaws .b . Membership shall be unrestricted by consideration of age, color, creed, disability,

gender, health status, lifestyle, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation .Section 2. Qualifications

A person is qualified for membership in MNA if that person:a . Has been granted a license to practice as a registered nurse in at least one state,

territory, or the District of Columbia and does not have a license under suspension or revocation in any state or territory, or is otherwise entitled by law to practice .

b . Has membership that is not under suspension or revocation for violation of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses or the MNA Bylaws .

Section 3. Attaining MembershipA person qualified for membership in MNA may join by:a . Completing and filing membership application forms, andb . Submitting appropriate dues payment as provided in these Bylaws .

Section 4. Transfera . A member in good standing who moves out of this state may apply for transfer of

membership to another Constituent Member Association, hereinafter referred to as CMA .

b . An individual member of another CMA who has paid full membership dues may transfer to MNA without further payment or refund of dues for the remainder of the membership year .

c . MNA is not required to refund to the member or the receiving CMA dues already paid .

d . MNA may participate in any special membership categories as defined by the ANA .

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Section 5. Life Membershipa . Life membership may be conferred upon a member of MNA who has made a notable

contribution to the nursing profession, and who is currently a member of MNA .b . The nurse shall be nominated by the Board of Directors and elected by a vote of 99%

of the membership present and voting at any annual meeting of this Association .c . Life membership shall not be conferred on more than two persons at any annual

meeting .d . Life members shall have all the rights and privileges of the Association, but none of

the financial obligations of membership dues .Section 6. Rights of Membership

Each member of MNA shall be entitled to:a . A membership card .b . Receive the official publications of the MNA and the American Nurses Association

(ANA) .c . Attend meetings of MNA, the ANA House of Delegates, the ANA Convention and to

participate and vote in other unrestricted activities of MNA and ANA .d . Submit proposals for consideration by MNA .e . Submit names of nominees for both elective and appointive positions in MNA and

ANA in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws .f . Be a candidate for MNA and ANA elective and appointive positions .g Participate in all state elections of MNA including respective district election of the

MNA delegates to the ANA House of Delegates in accordance with the provision in these Bylaws

h . Shall continue to have all rights of membership in ANA as provided by ANA Bylaws until such time as two/thirds (2/3) of the entire membership votes to disaffiliate from the ANA . MNA membership, for these purposes, is defined as individual members of MNA who have ANA rights and privileges of membership as a result of their MNA membership . The vote may occur by mail or electronic ballot with appropriate notice and procedures to protect the integrity and validity of the vote .

i . A fair hearing before any disciplinary action is taken and the right to appeal per Article IV . of these Bylaws .

j . Other rights as provided under the parliamentary authority and statutory law .k . Attend International Council of Nurses .

Section 7. Obligations of MembershipMembers shall be obligated to:a . Abide by the Bylaws of MNA and ANA .b . Abide by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses .c . The timely payment of dues as prescribed in these Bylaws .d . Fulfillment of an office or committee position if elected or appointed .

Section 8. Duesa . Dues shall be established by a majority vote of the membership present and voting at

a general or special meeting with previous notice of at least 30 days .b . Dues for MNA shall be for a membership of twelve consecutive months and shall be

paid in accordance with MNA and ANA policy .c . No monies shall be refunded or additional monies collected when a change of dues

category is made within a membership year .

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d . In the event that the rate of dues payable to the ANA is changed, any such change shall be automatically included in the dues owed by an MNA member .

ARTICLE IV. DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Section 1.MNA members shall be subject to reprimand, censure, suspension or expulsion by the MNA for violation of:a . The ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses .b . MNA Bylaws .c . District Nurses Association Bylaws .

Section 2.Disciplinary action shall be conducted in accordance with MNA policies and procedures and pursuant to common parliamentary and statutory law .

Section 3.Complaints concerning alleged violations of the purpose and rules as stated in these Bylaws shall be heard by a panel of at least three members appointed by the MNA Board of Directors to hear the charge . The procedure for handling alleged violations shall be as outlined in the “Procedures of Maryland Nurses Association for the Handling of Alleged Member Violations of the Bylaws, Purpose and Rules of the Maryland Nurses Association .” The Bylaws Committee and/or the Parliamentarian may be consulted in regards to interpretation of the Bylaws .

Section 4.No such action shall be taken against a member until the member shall have been served with specific written charges, given a reasonable time to prepare defense, and a full and fair hearing .

Section 5.The Procedure for handling alleged violations of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and MNA Bylaws shall include provision for right of appeal and reinstatement .

Section 6.Any disciplinary action taken by another constituent member association (CMA) against one of its members shall be given full recognition and enforcement, provided such action was taken in accordance with the CMA’s Bylaws and disciplinary procedure .

ARTICLE V. CONSTITUENT ASSOCIATION - (District Nurses Association)

Section 1.Constituent associations of MNA shall be termed District Nurses Association hereinafter referred to as DNA .

Section 2.A DNA which hereafter is organized may become a constituent of MNA upon approval of its Bylaws and other such criteria as determined by the Board of MNA .

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Section 3.Boundaries of constituent associations shall be defined and recorded by the Board of MNA . Boundaries of DNA’s may be changed by the Board of MNA provided such change has been approved by the DNA concerned .

Section 4.Each DNA shall:a . Adopt and maintain Bylaws which:

1 . Conform to the purposes as specified in Article I .2 . Conform to membership provisions as specified in Article III .3 . Provide for the election of the following by secret ballot: one delegate to the

ANA House of Delegates and special meetings, one alternate delegate to ANA House of Delegates, and one member to the MNA Nominating Committee .

4 . Specify that Delegates and Alternates shall serve for a two-year term, or until a successor is elected; vacancies shall be filled only by Alternates .

5 . Allow for representation of DNA’s by their elected Delegates or Alternates at the ANA House of Delegates or Special Meetings which is dependent upon the number of Delegates allocated by ANA to MNA .

6 . Allow for mail ballots .b . Adopt and maintain such Bylaws that do not conflict with the Bylaws of MNA or with

the published policies and procedures of the Board .c . Provide reports to MNA as required .

Section 5.A DNA shall be in good standing upon compliance with Section 4 of this Article .

Section 6.A DNA that fails to comply with requirements stated in these Bylaws or for other cause deemed sufficient may be disqualified as a constituent association of MNA upon a two-thirds vote of the Board, provided due notice has been given .a . The DNA and its members must be notified at least three months before the vote is

taken .b . The DNA shall have the opportunity for a hearing with the Board within said three-

month period .Section 7.

A DNA that has been disqualified may be reinstated by a two-third vote of the Board of Directors .

ARTICLE VI. OFFICERS

Section 1.The officers of the association shall be: president, president-elect or immediate past president, first vice-president, second vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and treasurer-elect .

Section 2. Terms of Officea . The president-elect shall serve for a term of one year; followed by a term of two

years as president . He/she shall not be eligible for re-election until one full year after serving as president .

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b . The immediate past president shall serve for one year following his/her term as president .

c . The treasurer-elect shall serve for a term of one year, followed by a term of two years as treasurer .

d . All other officers shall serve for a term of two years, or until their successor is elected and shall not be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms in the same office . An officer who has served more than half a term shall be considered to have served a full term .

e . The president-elect, second vice-president and secretary shall be elected in even-numbered years . The first vice-president and treasurer-elect shall be elected in odd-numbered years .

f . Newly elected officers shall assume their duties at the close of the annual meeting at which their election is announced .

Section 3. Vacanciesa . In the event of a vacancy occurring in the office of president or president-elect, the

first vice-president shall succeed to the vacant office .b . In the event of a vacancy occurring in the office of first vice-president, the second

vice-president shall succeed to the vacant office .c . All other vacancies shall be filled by Board appointment .

Section 4. Duties of Officersa . Officers shall perform duties as specified in these bylaws, designated by the Board of

Directors, and as prescribed in the parliamentary authority .b . The president shall:

1 . Serve as chairperson of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee .2 . Be the principle representative of the association and serve as its spokesperson

on policy and position established by the Board of Directors .3 . Preside at all meetings of the Association .4 . Serve as ex-officio member of all committees except the Committee on

Nominations .5 . Serve as representative at meetings of the Constituent Assembly of ANA .6 . Delegate appropriate duties to Executive Director .7 . Annually appoint committee chairpersons with the approval of the Board of

Directors .c . The president-elect and/or immediate past president shall:

1 . Serve as a member of the Legislative Committee .2 . Serve as delegate to the ANA House of Delegates .

d . The first vice-president shall:1 . Assume all duties of the president in the absence of the president .2 . Serve as liaison of the Board of Directors to designated committees .

e . The second vice-president shall:1 . Assume all duties of the president in the absence of the president and the first

vice-president .2 . Serve as liaison of the Board of Directors to designated committees .

f . The secretary shall:1 . Record the proceedings of all MNA Board of Directors, Executive Committee,

and annual meetings .

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2 . Provide each member of the Board and Executive Committee with a copy of the minutes .

g . The treasurer shall: 1 . Be accountable for the fiscal affairs of the Association .2 . Provide reports and interpretation of the Association’s fiscal condition as

required .3 . Serve as chairperson of the Committee on Finance .

h . The treasurer-elect shall serve as:1 . Member of the Finance Committee .2 . Member of the Board of Directors .3 . Member of the Executive Committee .

Section 5No MNA officer shall vote, act, or participate in any fashion in any decision or other MNA business if the officer has an actual or potential conflict of interest by virtue of the officer’s employment, other professional or financial interest which would impair that officer’s ability to meet the fiduciary obligations to the MNA membership or District Nurses Association membership . In each instance of actual or potential conflict of interest, the MNA officer shall immediately notify the President or highest elected officer, not having a conflict or potential conflict of same, and thereafter totally remove him/herself from all further participation and contact with the particular subject matter causing the actual or potential conflict of interest .

ARTICLE VII. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

Section 1. Nominationsa . A Committee on Nominations shall be elected every two years . The members from

odd numbered districts shall be elected in odd numbered years and the members from the even numbered districts to be elected in the even numbered years .

b . Each District Nurses Association (DNA) will elect its own member to the Committee on Nominations . The chairperson of the Committee on Nominations shall be elected by the Committee at the conclusion of the annual meeting .

c . The Committee on Nominations shall request names of candidates for elective officers of MNA from each DNA .

d . The nominees for president-elect shall be from DNA’s on a rotating basis, whenever possible .

e . Members shall be eligible to serve as only one elected officer in MNA at any one time .

f . Officers of MNA shall not concurrently serve as an officer of a DNA .g . The Committee on Nominations shall submit a ballot to the Board of Directors at

least 60 days prior to the annual meeting .h . MNA and DNA officers may concurrently serve as ANA Delegates/Alternates .

Section 2. Electionsa . The vote for elections shall be by mailed secret ballot .b . A DNA may submit ballots to be mailed with the MNA ballot . The DNA ballot shall be

submitted 45 days prior to the annual meeting of the MNA .

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c . MNA shall send the ballot to all members at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting of MNA .

d . The ballot shall provide provision for write-in votes for each office or position .e . A two-envelope system shall be utilized for return of ballots to ensure legality and

secrecy of vote .f . Ballots shall be valid only if postmarked at least ten days prior to the annual meeting .g . All ballots shall be returned to MNA Headquarters and delivered unopened to the

Chairperson of the Committee of Tellers .h . The Committee of Tellers and its Chairperson shall be appointed by the President .i . The Committee of Tellers shall be solely responsible for counting the votes and

deciding questions, which may arise regarding the election .j . A plurality vote shall constitute an election . In case of a tie the choice shall be

determined by lot at the annual meeting .k . The results of the election shall be reported at the annual meeting .l . All nominees shall receive a letter informing them of the election results prior to the

annual meeting .

ARTICLE VIII. MEETINGS AND QUORUM

Section 1. Meetingsa . An annual meeting shall be held at such time and place as determined by the Board

of Directors . The call to the meeting shall be sent to each member at least 30 days prior to the opening day of the meeting .

b . Special meetings shall be called by the President upon the written request of a majority of the District Nurses Association (DNA) . The call to a special meeting shall be sent to each member at least ten days prior to the meeting .

Section 2.The voting body at meetings of MNA shall consist of persons who have been members for at least two weeks prior to the meeting .

Section 3. QuorumA majority of the Board of Directors, one of whom shall be President or Vice-President, and members from a majority of the DNA’s shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of this Association .

ARTICLE IX. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. DefinitionThe Board of Directors, a corporate body composed of elected members, serves as the agent for the membership .

Section 2. Functionsa . Exercise the corporate responsibility and fiduciary duties of the Association

consistent with applicable provision of law .b . Provide for implementation of action and directives of the membership within

prescribed statutory responsibilities .c . Establish policies and provide for the transaction of business and coordination of

Association activities in the interim between annual meetings of the membership .

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d . Provide for the adoption of financial policies, adoptions of the budget for the Association, and provide for an annual financial review of MNA books . The type of annual review will be determined by the MNA Board of Directors provided that an auditing of all books by a certified public accountant must be performed at lease every 5 years . A statement of the current and complete financial status of the MNA will be provided to the membership annually .

e . Provide for the operation and maintenance of the state headquarters .f . Appoint, define duties, fix compensation, and give performance evaluations at least

annually for an executive director . Establish personnel policies and fix compensation for a headquarters staff to be administered by the executive director .

g . Establish such fees as may be required for specified activities in excess of those provided for in these bylaws .

h . Establish committees as necessary to implement its functions .i . Make appointments and fill vacancies as necessary and as provided for in these

Bylaws .j . Provide nominees for membership on governmental agencies as provided in federal

and state laws .k . Grant exception to the provisions of these Bylaws for membership projects

designated to test new or different structural arrangements as deemed appropriate by ANA Board of Directors .

l . Formulate the legislative platform and goals for this Association .m . Assume such duties as may be prescribed elsewhere in these Bylaws and by the

membership .n . Approve all contractual agreements, employment and otherwise, engaged in the

name of the Association .o . Approve all grants submitted in the name of the Association or grants with inclusions

that impact the Association .Section 3. Composition

The Board shall consist of:a . The MNA officers, including the treasurer-elect when that office is filled .b . A total of eight directors - one elected from and by each District Nurses Association .

Section 4. Terms of Officea . Directors shall be elected biennially to serve for two years or until their successors

are elected .b . No director shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms .c . No member may serve more than 8 consecutive years on the Board of Directors with

the exception of a President serving the ninth year as that of the Immediate Past President .

Section 5. Vacancies.a . In the event of a vacancy occurring:

1 . In the office of president or president-elect the first vice-president shall succeed to the vacant office .

2 . In the office of first vice-president, the second vice-president shall succeed to the vacant office .

b . All other vacancies on the Board shall be filled by board appointment .

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Section 6. Meetings.a . Regular meetings shall be held at such times and places as determined by Board .b . Special meetings may be called by the president with 24 hours notice to each

member by mail or other media, or shall be called by the president in like manner upon written request of five or more members of the Board . Special meetings shall be held at such time and place as specified in the call of the meeting .

c . Business that requires immediate action by the Board may be conducted by telecommunication .

d . Absence from three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings shall constitute a resignation . The vacancy shall be filled as provided for in these Bylaws .

e . Members of the Board of Directors or Committees may participate in meetings through the means of a conference call according to MNA Policy .

Section 7. Quorum.a . A majority of the Board of Directors, one of whom shall be the president or a vice-

president, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board .b . In the absence of a quorum, emergency action may be taken and is subject to

ratification at the next scheduled meeting of the Board .Section 8.

No MNA director shall vote, act, or participate in any fashion in any decision or other MNA business if the Director has an actual or potential conflict of interest by virtue of the Director’s employment or other financial interests, which would impair the Director’s exercising independent judgment to advance the best interest of the Association or which would impair the Director’s ability to meet fiduciary obligations to MNA membership . In each instance of actual or potential conflict of interest, the MNA Director shall immediately notify the President or highest elected officer not having a conflict or potential conflict of same, and thereafter totally remove him/herself from all further participation and contact with the particular subject matter causing the actual or potential conflict of interest .

ARTICLE X. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Section 1.The officers of the MNA shall constitute the Executive Committee .

Section 2.The Board of Directors may authorize the Executive Committee to perform such duties as the Board deems expedient between meetings of the Board .

Section 3.The Executive Committee shall meet at the call of the President or upon the written request of three of its members . It shall make a complete report at each meeting of the Board of Directors .

Section 4.The Executive Committee shall prepare job performance evaluations for the executive director with input from the Board of Directors .

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ARTICLE XI . EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Section 1.The Board of Directors shall delegate to the Executive Director, as the chief executive officer, the authority to manage the association according to policies established by the membership and the Board of Directors .

Section 2.The Executive Director shall be accountable to the Board of Directors .

Section 3.The Executive Director will direct, evaluate, and promote staff of the Association . The employment and termination of staff by the Executive Director will have prior approval from the Board of Directors .

Section 4.The Executive Director may represent the association and serve as the spokesperson on matters of established policy and positions .

Section 5.The Executive Director shall provide a general orientation for all elected and appointed officials .

ARTICLE XII. COMMITTEES

Section 1. Definition.a . The standing committees of MNA shall be the Bylaws and Policy Committee, the

Center for Ethics and Human Rights, the Continuing Education Approver Committee, the Continuing Education Provider Committee, the Finance Committee, the Legislative Committee, the Membership Committee, the Nominating Committee, the Practice and Education Committee, the Workplace Advocacy Committee, the Convention Planning Committee, and the Committee on Environmental Health .

b . Standing committees assume the duties specified in these Bylaws and report their findings and recommendations to the Board .

Section 2. Composition.a . A committee shall consist of no fewer than three members .b . Committee chairpersons, except for the Nominating Committee, shall be appointed

by the President with Board approval annually within 30 days of the close of the annual meeting .

c . Committees shall consist of those members willing to serve .d . Absence from three consecutive meetings of a committee shall constitute a vacancy .

Section 3. The Committee on Bylaws and PolicyThe Committee on Bylaws and Policy shall:a . Review the Bylaws of all District Nurses Associations (DNA), which apply for

recognition as constituent associations of MNA and report the findings to the Board whose decision shall be final .

b . Solicit and study suggestions for proposed amendments . The committee shall prepare amendments which shall then be submitted to the membership .

c . Serve to interpret the Bylaws when adherence to the Bylaws is questioned as a result of development and implementation of policies or procedure .

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d . Review existing MNA policies at least every three years .e . Develop and revise policies as directed by the Board of Directors .

Section 4. The Center for Ethics and Human RightsThe Center for Ethics and Human Rights shall:a . Foster high standards of nursing practice . b . Work for the improvement of health for all people .c . Serve as a resource for all registered nurses in ethical decision-making in advocating

for health care .Section 5. Continuing Education Approver Committee

The Continuing Education Approver committee shall: Review continuing education provider applications to ensure that applicants meet American Nurses Credentialing Center Committee on Accreditation (ANCC COA) requirements . Appointments of this committee will be named as stipulated by ANCC COA requirements .

Section 6. Continuing Education Provider CommitteeAppointments to this committee will be named as stipulated by ANCC COA requirements . TheContinuing Education Provider Committee shall:a . Assess, plan, implement and evaluate continuing education programs provided by

MNA .b . Work with DNA program planners to develop and implement continuing education

programs that meet the criteria established by ANCC COA .Section 7. The Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance shall:a . Oversee the finances of the Association .b . Evaluate fiscal impact of the proposed programs and projects .c . Recommend and monitor financial policies .d . Include the MNA Treasurer, as Chair, the treasurers of each DNA, the Treasurer-elect

of MNA, and two members-at-large who will serve an alternating term of two years .Section 8. Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee shall:a . Recommend health care legislation for the state of Maryland .b . Monitor health care legislation in the state .c . Prepare and submit legislative platform for Board of Directors approval . Serve as

advocates for the MNA legislative platform .d . Prepare and submit an evaluation of MNA lobbyist to the Board of Directors .

Section 9. Membership CommitteeThe Membership Committee shall:a . Identify strategies to increase and retain membership .b . Identify situation/problems and issues within DNAs, which impact membership .

Section 10. Nominating CommitteeThe Nominating Committee shall:a . Seek qualified candidates for MNA offices .b . Submit a ballot to the Board .

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Section 11. Practice and Education CommitteeThe Practice and Education Committee shall:a . Identify, monitor and report on current practice and education issues, trends, and

developmentsb . Collaborate with other practice specialties, including Liaison of Maryland Nurses

Organization (LMNO), Maryland Board of Nursing and MNA organizational affiliates on practice and education issues .

c . Recommend positions on related policies to the MNA Board .Section 12. Workplace Advocacy Committee

The Workplace Advocacy Committee shall:a . Identify and develop services and resources designed to support and strengthen the

practice of the professional nurse .b . Promote quality patient care in a safe workplace environment .

Section 13. Convention Planning CommitteeThe Convention Planning Committee shall:a . Identify the theme for the annual MNA Convention and submit the theme to the

Board of Directors for approval .b . Evaluate and make recommendations to the Board of Directors for the convention

site and registration fees .c . Plan the educational and membership events of the annual convention .d . Evaluate each convention within 90 days and submit an evaluation report to the

Board of Directors .Section 14. Environmental Health Committee

The Committee on Environmental Health shall:a . Serve as a resource to the Legislative Committee on matters related to environmental

health .b . Review matters of interest on state and national levels regarding the environment as

it relates to health .c . Advocate for health initiatives related to the environment .

Section 15. Special CommitteesSpecial Committees shall be appointed by the Board as the membership or the Board deems necessary .

ARTICLE XIII. AFFILIATES

Section 1. Definition.An Organization Affiliate of MNA is an organization:a . Whose governing body and membership are composed of a majority of registered

nurses .b . That meets other criteria for Affiliate status as may be established by the MNA Board

of Directors .c . That has entered into an Organizational Affiliate Agreement with MNA and has paid

its membership dues .d . That maintains a mission, purpose, and functions which are consistent with the

mission, purpose, and functions of MNA; ande . That has been granted Organizational Affiliate status by the MNA Board of Directors .

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Section 2. Rights and ResponsibilitiesOrganizational Affiliates shall:a . Supply MNA with a copy of their current Bylaws and list of officers .b . Be eligible to co-sponsor MNA events .c . Be afforded the opportunity to introduce items on the MNA Board agenda through

presentations made by the Affiliate President or designee to the MNA President .d . Be eligible to enter into contractual agreements with MNA for the provision of

service, based upon a negotiated fee structure and contingent upon the availability of MNA staff and other resources to deliver such services . All such agreements shall be signed by the Organizational Affiliate President and the Executive Director or President of MNA .

Section 3. Limitations on Rights on Members of Organizational AffiliatesIndividual members of Organizational Affiliates who are not members of MNA shall not be eligible for MNA/ANA benefits .

ARTICLE XIV. THE MARYLAND NURSE

The Maryland Nurse shall be the official publication of this Association and shall be provided to each member by the Maryland Nurses Association .

ARTICLE XV. FISCAL YEAR

The fiscal year of this Association shall be from July 1 to June 30 .

ARTICLE XVI. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The rules contained in the current edition of “Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised” shall govern meetings of this association in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these Bylaws .

ARTICLE XVII. AMENDMENTS

Section 1.The Bylaws may be amended at any business meeting by a two-thirds vote of the membership present, eligible to vote, and voting . The membership of this Association shall be notified of intent to amend Bylaws and provided with proposed amendments at least 60 days prior to the meeting at which the amendments are to be proposed .

Section 2.The Bylaws may be amended at any time by a two-thirds majority vote of the membership voting by secret mail ballot . The Board of Directors has the discretion to provide for secret mail balloting under rules and procedures it shall adopt .

Section 3.The Bylaws may be amended without previous notice at any annual meeting by ninety-nine percent of the membership present, eligible to vote, and voting .

ADOPTED OCTOBER 7, 2010

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GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMNS

ANA American Nurses Association

AOM Associate Organizational Member – A nursing organization with a formal relationship with ANA, e .g ., CAN, UAN .

BOD Board of Directors, also referred to as The Board – The corporate body of officers and directors with corporate and fiduciary responsibilities .

CA Constituent Assembly of ANA – Composed of representatives from the Constituent Member Associations and Individual Member Division . The CA consults with and advises the ANA BOD on professional and organizational issues and reports to the House of Delegates .

CMA Constituent Member Association of ANA – The new designation for state nurses associations . MNA is a CMA of ANA .

DNA District Nurses Association – MNA designation for constituent organizations .

MANS Maryland Association of Nursing Students

OA Organizational Affiliate – A nursing organization that meets the criteria for affiliate status with MNA or ANA

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2013-2014 Working BudgetApproved by the Board of Directors June 20, 2013

REVENUE ITEMS TOTALDUES INCOME $140,500 .00ANA STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE $15,870 .00CONTINUING EDUCATION $37,000 .00JOB BOARD REVENUE $4,500 .00AFFILIATE INCOME $3,000 .00CONVENTION $35,500 .00EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS $5,500 .00LOBBY DAY $2,000 .00INTEREST/DIVIDENDS $650 .00MARYLAND NURSE SUBSCRIPTIONS $250 .00BUSINESS SERVICES $1,250 .00OTHER INCOME $6,070 .00

REVENUE TOTAL $252,090.00

EXPENSE ITEMS TOTALRENT/INSURANCE $45,500 .00POSTAGE/TELEPHONE $4,900 .00SUPPLIES (Office) $4,000 .00MAINTENANCE $5,080 .00SALARIES/BENEFITS/PAYROLL TAXES $150,582 .00CONSULTANTS $48,800 .00MARKETING $300 .00EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS $2,750 .00CONVENTION $24,000 .00LOBBY DAY $2,000 .00BOD/DELEGATES $4,000 .00AACN ACCREDITATION $290 .00COMMITTEES $1,410 .00EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXPENSES $2,000 .00DONATIONS $100 .00OTHER EXPENSES $4,975 .00

EXPENSE TOTAL $300,687.00

BUDGETED INCOME 2013-2014 $296,205.00

DIFFERENCE* -$48,597.00

*Note: Income from the Bank of America affinity credit card program ended February 2013. The amount of that income ($50,000) is difficult to replace in one year. MNA's membership should be

aware that the association is on solid financial ground with its investments and reserve accounts.

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Organizational Affiliates

American College of Nurse Midwives (March 2012)Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, Chesapeake Chapter (July 2011)Emergency Nurses Association (August 2009)Maryland Area Association of Occupational Health Nurses (March 2006)Maryland Association of Chemical Dependency Nurses (January 2006)Maryland Association of Nurse Anesthetists (February 2003)Maryland Association of School Health Nurses (January 1998)Maryland Council of Public Health Nursing Washington County Health Department Directors

(November 2001)Maryland Organization of Nurse Executives (July 2011)Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland, Inc . (February 2003)Philippine Nurses Association Maryland Chapter (January 2010)Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses of Maryland (September 1995)Seneca Valley of Maryland Association of Occupational Health Nurses (January 2003)

Organizational AffiliateOverview and Procedure

The Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) promotes excellence in the nursing profession with a culture of camaraderie, mentoring, diversity and respect for colleagues . We provide programs and educational development for continued personal and career growth . As the voice for nursing in Maryland, we advocate for policy supporting the highest quality care .

Criteria for Affiliation For consideration as an organizational affiliate, the applicant organization must have:

• Approvedbylawswithamission,purposeandfunctionsthatareharmoniouswith that of MNA

• AgoverningbodyandamembershipthatiscomposedofamajorityofRegistered Nurses

Benefits of Affiliation Each organizational affiliate in good standing is entitled to:

• OnevotingseatoneachofthefollowingMNACommittees:Legislative,Environmental Health, Practice & Education, Workplace Advocacy and Center for Ethics & Human Rights

• Reach40,000+MarylandRegisteredNursesviaadedicatedcolumninThe Maryland Nurse

• PromoteOrganizationalAffiliate’sspecialeventsviaMNAmemberemailblast• MNAmembershipratesforMNAsponsoredcontinuingeducationincluding

Annual Convention• Invitationstospecialevents&opportunitiestoco-sponsoreventswithMNA• OnecopyofregularandspecialpublicationsofMNA• OpportunitytorequesttimeontheagendaoftheMNABoardofDirectors• LinktoOrganizationalAffiliate’swebsiteonMNAwebsite

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• Accesstoteleconferencingserviceswithapre-assignedcode;billedforpayment monthly at cost

• 20%discountonvendorspaceatMNAevents• 10%discountforCEactivityapprovalprocess

Organizational Affiliate’s responsibilities:• Provideakeycontactpersonauthorizedtocommitorganization’sfunds• Provideofficers’contactinformation• Notbealabororganization• InformMNAHeadquarterswhennewofficersareelectedalongwithnamesand

contact information• SubmittimelyreimbursementsandpaymentstoMNAforannualfeesandfor

fees for service• Adheretoalldeadlines(forsubmissionstonewsletter,etc.)

MNA’s responsibilities:• FollowMNA’sBoardapprovalprocess• Betimelyandresponsivetorequestsfromorganizationalaffiliate’sofficial

contact• Keeporganizationalaffiliate’sleadershipawareof:keycontactperson(s)atMNA

to request services; invoicing and collection of annual fees and fees for services; and deadlines for newsletter submission

Contractual Services for Professional Membership ServicesContractual services will be negotiated on an individual basis with each Organizational Affiliate . Contractual service fees will be based upon a fee structure for each service approved annually by the MNA Board of Directors . Contractual Services are contingent upon the availability of MNA staff and other resources to deliver such services:

• Maintenanceofmembershipandormailinglists• Mailboxandphoneansweringservices• Bookkeepingservices• Mailingservices• Teleconferenceservices• Boardroommeetingspacebyreservationandbasedonavailability

Application for AffiliationEach organization seeking affiliate status with the Maryland Nurses Association must complete an application for affiliation and submit the following:

• Acopyofthemostcurrentbylaws• Astatementofpurpose,missionandfunctions• Arosterofthecurrentofficers,includingtermofofficeandcontactinformation,

the majority of which must be RNs, and identification of professional credentials• Anapprovedmotion(signedanddated)fromthegoverningbodyseeking

affiliation• Astatementaffirmingthemajorityofmemberstoberegisterednurseswith

a breakdown by number of the total membership . (i .e . RNs 50; LPNs 4; total membership 54)

21 Governor’s Court, Suite 195 Baltimore, MD 21244 410-944-5800 esuddath@marylandrn .org www .marylandrn .org

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Bylaws and Policy Committee

Committee Members:Linda J . Stierle, MSN, RN, Acting ChairKathy Ogle, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNE Patricia Travis, PhD, RN, CCRP

Meeting Schedule:Monthly and as needed

Highlights of 2013:• Revisedandupdatedthe2010MNABylawsusingthe2012ANA

Bylaws as a template for format, numbering, titles, terminology, and compliance issues .○ MNA’s 2013 proposed bylaws were reviewed by the ANA Committee on Bylaws (COB)

and were found to be in conformity with all sixteen ANA compliance issues .• FacilitateddraftingofanANAsuggestedmotiontopermitMNAtoconductasingle

election in 2013 to elect both MNA BOD Officers and MNA Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly prior to the adoption of the 2013 proposed amendments to the 2010 MNA Bylaws .

• Preparedahighlightednarrativedocumentofthe2013proposedamendmentstothe2010 MNA Bylaws for the MNA Membership Meeting to facilitate discussion and decision making regarding the passage of the proposed 2013 MNA Bylaws .

• Preparedaside-by-sidedocumentshowingcurrentlanguage,proposedlanguage,andrationale for changes, deletions, and additions to assist the MNA Membership in making an informed decision regarding the proposed bylaws at the 2013 MNA Membership Meeting .

• UpdatedtheMNAStandingRulesfortheNominationsCommitteetoreflectchangesrequired as a result of having in-state only members of MNA .

• ReplacedtheoutdatedpolicyonMNARepresentationattheANAHouseofDelegateswhich was no longer applicable with a newly created MNA policy on the Election of MNA Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly .

• UpdatedtheMNADisciplinaryProcedurespolicy.• CodifiedthepastpracticesoftheMNACommitteeofTellersintoStandingRulestoreflect

changes in the election process resulting from MNA’s new category of membership, In-state/MNA Only members .

• DevelopingascheduleforreviewingandupdatingDistrictNursesAssociationBylawsin2014 to bring them into conformity with the 2013 MNA Bylaws .

• DevelopingaprioritizedlistoftheMNApoliciesthatneedtobecreatedaswellasthose that need to be reviewed and updated over the next 3 years (2013 – 2015) per responsibilities of the MNA Committee on Bylaws and Policies (COB & P) .

Linda Stierle

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MNA Continuing Education Approver Committee

Committee Members:Janice Agazio, PhD, CRNP, RN, ChairpersonJanet Cogliano, DNSc, RN, GCNS- BCYvonne Coleman, MS, RNVicki Kent, PhD, RNNancy McCaslin, MS, C, RNDenise Moore, MS, APRN-BCAnn Wilson, MS, RNElizabeth Crusse, MS, MA, RNCarol Benjamin, RN, BSN, MS, MA, LtCol USAFRChristie Simon-Waterman, RN, MSN, CRNP

Purpose:The Maryland Nurses Association Continuing Education Approver committee has the responsibility for ensuring continuing education applications meet the American Nurses Credentialing Commission on Accreditation standards . The committee’s overall goal is to supply the nursing profession with the highest standards of continuing education activities as an accredited Approver unit following the ANCC-COA criteria

Meeting Schedule:As needed (usually 2-4 times yearly)

Highlights of 2012 -2013:Successful ANCC Accreditation review and awarded 4 years accreditation

• 2012AnnualConventiongaveapresentationentitled“SoYouWanttoProvideContactHours?”

• ParticipantinANCCconferencecallsandWebinars.• Createdaninstructionalwebinarandreferencematerialsonthe2013criteriafornew

applicants and reviewers• Heldtrainingfornewprovidersonnew2013applicationcriteria• Initiatedaquickerand“green”processforreviewerstoaccessapplicationsforreviewwith

applications for review being accessed through the internet as opposed to mail• Recruited11newreviewers• Thecommitteereviewed135ProviderPacedActivities;7LearnerPacedActivitiesand11

Approved Provider applications in the past year for a total of $43,772 .13 in fees .

I’d like to offer my continuing thanks to the committee members for their hard work preparing for all the applications they so conscientiously reviewed!

Janice Agazio

Cindy Davis, APRN, MSNGloria Moretz, FNP-BC, CRNPJoann Oliver, MNEd, RN, CNEKim Johnston, DNPC, MSN, APRN, CDDNLouise Balligan, MSN, RNC, RDCSLynn Derickson, MS, EdD, RN, CNELynnae Elliotte, MSN, RN, CPANNancy Lerner, DNP, RNNancy Steffan, MS, RN, CCRN, CRNPRobyn Mitchell, MSN, RN-BC, CNL, NEA-BC

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MNA Continuing Education Provider Committee

Committee Members/Designated Nurse Planners:Denise A . Moore, MS, APRN-BC, Chair/Lead Nurse PlannerD1: VacantD2: Denise Moore, MS, APRN-BCD3: VacantD4: Phyllis L . Brodsky, MS, RNCD5: Beth Tordella, MS, RND7: Barbara Biedrzycki, RN, MSN, CRNP, CCRP, AOCNPD8: Mary Beachley, MS, RN, CNAAD9: Mary Emma Middleton, RN, MS, CRNP

Purpose:Advance the profession of nursing and the knowledge of nurses through continuing education activities .

Support nurses in meeting their responsibility to build on their basic preparation and participate in life-long learning .

Provide oversight to ensure that continuing education provided through and by MNA meets the standards established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation .

Meeting Schedule:Annually at the MNA Convention

Highlights of 2012 -2013:• LeadNursePlannerparticipatedinANCCupdates• ReviewedContinuingEducationProviderCommitteeDocumentationPacketbasedon

ANCC Accreditation Program updates .• 2013ANCCupdateconferenceprovidedforDistrictNursePlanners• Developed7CNEactivitiesprovidedbyMNAandaffiliateDistricts.

Denise A. Moore

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MNA Editorial Board

Committee Members:Beverly Lang, MScN, RN, ANP-BC, EditorPhyllis Brodsky, MS, RNDiane Friend, MS, RNNaomi (Bea) Himmelwright-Lamm, EdD, RNJanice Hoffmann, PhD, RNDenise A . Moore, MS, RN, APRN-BCPatricia Travis, PhD, RN, CCRP

Meeting Schedule:Editorial Board members continue to provide local, regional and national news and articles of interest to the members of the Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) and the nursing community for publication in The Maryland Nurse. Board members are contacted on an as-needed basis and/or at least quarterly to review and edit submissions sent for publication in The Maryland Nurse.

Highlights of 2012-2013:The Maryland Nurse is published quarterly and is the official publication of the MNA . We welcome original articles and submissions for publication . The Editorial Board reviews referred submissions . Each edition during the past year (2012/2013) focused on Maryland nurses . Issue 1 (November, December, January) focused on the elections and included an article about the new President, Neysa Ernst and other MNA officers, the MNA Convention, an article about the Maryland Action Coalition, and a synopsis of Leadership Day . Also included was an article about environmental pollutants and the impact on breast cancer risk . Issue 2 (February, March , April 2012) featured articles on fracking and the IOM report, an article written by Delegate Dan Morhaim, MD on end of life care, education news from various schools of nursing, and District news; Issue 3 (May, June, July 2012) featured the convention announcement with a call for presenters and poster presentations, an article about the legislative session authored by Robyn Elliott, MNA Lobbyist, educational news, district news, and members’ news . Issue 4 (August, September, October 2012) featured several convention wrap up articles, members’ news, reference reports from the ANA House of Delegates, and a piece about global health efforts by the Philippine Nurses Association of America .

The Maryland Nurse encourages all nurses and student nurses to submit articles of interest to TheMarylandNurse@gmail .com .

Beverly Lang

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MNA Center for Ethics and Human Rights

Committee Members:Chairperson: Tina Reinckens, RN, BSN, MACo-Chairperson: Lorraine Huber, MSN, RN-PMNE-CNORSecretary: Jaki Thomas, BSN

2012-2013 MembersCindy Davis, MSN, APRN, FNP-CBeatrice Grant, RNLori Harvin, RN, BSNKathleen T . Ogle, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNEDoris Watson, RN, MSN

Meeting Schedule:The Third Monday of the month

Purpose:The MNA Center for Ethics and Human Rights:

• Provideshealthcareethicseducationalopportunities.• Facilitatesidentificationandanalysisofethicalissuesfacedbyregisterednurses,other

health care providers, patients, and families in the state through a variety of activities .• Fosterscollaborationandcommunicationrelatedtohealthcareethicsamongvarious

healthcare disciplines as well as lay communities in the state .• SupportstheMNALegislativecommitteeinitseffortstoadvocateforhumanrightsissues

that influence the health and well-being of Maryland citizens .

Highlights of 2012-2013The committee has continued to meet monthly . For the 109th MNA Annual Convention members of the Ethics committee presented Taking Responsibility: Professionalism in Nursing. For much of the remaining meetings the committee has focused discussions on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and potential ethical issues for nursing . We invite all interested members to join this committee and become active .

Tina Reinckens

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MNA Finance Committee

Chair:Linda Costa, PhD, RN, NEA-BC – Treasurer

Committee Members:Neysa Ernst, RN, MSN – PresidentJanice Hoffman, PhD, RN – President-ElectLinda Cook, PhD, RN, CCRN, CCNS – Second Vice President

District Treasurers:District 1 – Renate Gaither, RNDistrict 2 – Jylla Artis, RNDistrict 3 – Nancy Eaton, MS, RN, NCSNDistrict 4 – Phyllis Brodsky, RNC, MSDistrict 5 – Michelle Dickson, RNDistrict 7 – Barbara Biedrzycki, PhD, RN, AOCNP, CRNPDistrict 8 – Heidi Stone, MS, RNDistrict 9 – Alvina Bass, RN

Purpose:To assure that the financial management of the Association is keeping up with current methodology providing fiscal integrity, planning and evaluation .

Treasurer:• TreasurerattendedeachmonthlyBoardmeetingandpresentedthemonthlyTreasurer’s

Report .• TheTreasurer,President,President-ElectandExecutiveDirectormettodeterminewhich

type of financial review would be conducted for the fiscal year and recommended to the Board of Directors that a compilation be conducted .

• TheTreasurerandExecutiveDirector,withinputfromtheFinanceCommitteepreparedand presented a balanced budget to the MNA Board, which was approved .

Meeting Schedule:• Mettwotimesbyconferencecall–April30andMay7,2013

Questions about MNA’s finances were invited and answered . The Treasurer invited cost-cutting or other suggestions, as well as questions, from Committee members at any time . District Treasurers were reminded to file their 990 e-Cards with the IRS in a timely manner . District Treasurers requested assistance with the preparation of their budgets .

The Committee discussed the ending of the Bank of America Affinity Credit Card program which meant a loss of $50,000 in annual revenue . Further, the Committee discussed the ending of ANA’s Strategic Development Fund program which meant an additional loss in fiscal year 2013-2014 of nearly $16,000 . The Committee was asked to suggest new means of generating non-dues revenue .

Linda Costa

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MNA Legislative Committee

Co-Chairs:Mary Kay DeMarco, MS, RN, CNEJosie Ogaitis, RN, MS

Committee Members:Pat Travis, RN, PhD, CCRPNeysa Ernst, RN, MSGeorgia Perdue, DNP, CRNPMary Beachley, RN, MSRosemary Mortimer, RN, MS, MSEd, CCBEDonna Zankowski, COHN, RNKristen Welker-Hood, MSN, RNKathleen Galbraith, ScD, RNCindy Bennoit, RN, BSNKaren McClure, MS, CRNPPaxson Barker, PhD, MS, BS, RNLuke Michaelson, PhD, RNShannon Segres, CRNA, MS, MSNCece Henry, MS, RNJanice Hoffman PhD, RNBarbara Bilconish, MSN, RN-BCChristie Simon-Waterman, MSN, CRNPVeronica Hunt, MS, RNVeronica Gutchell, RNJody Bishop, BSN, MSN, RNVirginia Alinsao, MBA, MS, RN

Meeting Schedule: During the Legislative Session, the Committee has standing meetings every two weeks on Tuesdays, and as needed . During the interim, the Committee meets monthly on Tuesdays .

Purpose:Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) supports an integrative legislative approach that focuses on registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, healthcare consumers, and the healthcare system .

The MNA legislative committee supports initiatives that:• Promotequalitynursingcarethrougheducationandlicensure.• Addressnursingrecruitment,retention,anddiversity.• Addressthelong-termworkforceshortageincludingthefacultyshortage.• Ensureandprotecttherightsofnursestoprovidequalitycarewithintheirfullscopeof

nursing practice .• Promotehealthcareconsumersafety,accesstocare,education,andself-determination.

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• Promotesafetyintheworkplace.• Advocateexpandingnursingrolesinhealthcarereformlegislationandinitiatives.

Highlights 2012-2013:In alignment with the MNA legislative platform, our Legislative Committee focused on the following key areas during the 2013 Legislative Session in Annapolis .

○ RN Veterans / Spouses – assisted health professionals in the military & spouses with expediting licensing as a means to facilitate employment upon relocation

○ Violence in the workplace – raised awareness and proposed ways to deter violence against health professionals in the work place

○ Protecting Nurses (abuser registry/identification badges/child abuse reporting bill)○ Advanced Practice Nursing – various issues ○ Patient Advocacy – supported Medical Marijuana for relief of symptoms; supported

palliative care hospital programs○ Environmental health – provided expert testimony on environmental health issues:

opposing flame retardant chemicals in child care products, supporting public disclosure of chemicals, opposing trans-fats, supporting pesticide reporting, supporting a moratorium on fracturing

○ Prevented erosion to licensure rules/ academic regulations in place at the State Board of Nursing despite significant pressure from Excelsior College .

MNA has worked hard and is proud of its reputation in Annapolis as a reliable and evidenced-based source of expertise on health-related legislative matters that impact health professionals or the health of the public .

Call to Action: The MNA Legislative Committee is seeking subject matter experts (all issues) to advise/participate . Further, we are looking for interested members to participate in a workgroup to develop our legislative strategy on preventing violence against health professionals in the workplace .

Interested persons should contact Josie Ogaitis at josie .ogaitis@verizon .net or Mary Kay DeMarco at mdemarco@ccbmd .edu .

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2013-2014 Legislative Platform

Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) supports an integrative legislative approach that focuses on registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, healthcare consumers and the healthcare system .

MNA supports initiatives that:

○ Promote quality nursing care through education and licensure .○ Address nursing recruitment, retention and diversity .○ Address the long-term workforce shortage including the faculty shortage .○ Ensure and protect the rights of nurses to provide quality care within their full scope of

nursing practice .○ Promote healthcare consumer safety, access to care, education, and self-determination .○ romote safety in the workplace .○ Advocate expanding nursing roles in health care reform legislation and initiatives .○ MNA supports initiatives that introduce appropriate legislation to the Maryland General

Assembly .

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MNA Membership Committee

Chair:Mary Beth Zaber, MS, BSN, RN - Email: MNAmembershipchair@gmail .com

Committee Members:District 1 (Allegany & Garrett Counties): VacantDistrict 2 (Baltimore City, Baltimore, Howard & Carroll Counties): VacantDistrict 3 (Anne Arundel County): VacantDistrict 4 (Eastern Shore except Cecil County): VacantDistrict 5 (Montgomery & Prince George’s County): VacantDistrict 7 (Harford & Cecil Counties): Sadie Parker, RNDistrict 8 (Frederick & Washington Counties): Maureen Lal, RN, MSNDistrict 9 (St . Mary’s, Charles, & Calvert Counties): Michele Gleitsmann, MSN, APRN-BC

The Membership Committee creates strategies to increase and retain members . This Committee also addresses situations, problems and issues within District Nurses Associations that impact memberships and retention .

The MNA Membership Committee has several exciting member initiatives and welcomes all nurses! Interested in joining the MNA’s Membership Committee? No prior committee experience is necessary and meetings are via conference call . Join us in promoting the benefits of the MNA to your colleagues, and creating a stronger nurses association in Maryland .

Get Social with Maryland Nurses Association

www .facebook .com/MDNurses & www .twitter .com/Maryland_NursesFor any questions, or to join our membership committee, kindly contact Mary Beth Zaber,

Email: MNAmembershipchair@gmail .com

Mary Beth Zaber

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MNA Environmental Health Committee

Acting Chair:Karin Russ, MS, RN, BSN

Committee Members:Maureen Archibald, MS, RGN, RMN, RNPaxson Barker, PhD, MS, BS, RNJennifer Browne, RNCarol Chandler, MSN, BA, RNLena Choudhary, BA, BS, BS, JD, RNLiz Clark, RNLisa Ann Coleman, BSN, RN, ACLSMarion Condon, MS, BSN, RNColleen Cusick, RN, MBA, CMRPMike DiJulia, RN, BSN, CCRNColleen Duerr, BSN, RNLissah Dunst, RNLori Edwards, PhD, MS, RNJoanne Evans, RN, MEd, CSBarbara Friend, PhD, MS, RNNicole Fox, BSN, RNSuzanne Fox, BSN, RNElise Handelman, RN, MEd, COHN-SMary Jo Harris RN, BSN, CCRNJason Jonas Hart, MS, RNCarol Heckman, BSN, RNTracy Holcomb, BSN, RNLorraine Huber, MSN, RN, PMNE-CNOR

Karin Russ

Katie Huffling, RN, MS, CNMKaren Huss, PhD, RN, ANP-

BC, FAAN, FAAAAI, FAHA

Suzanne Jacobson, BSN, RN, CEN

Lisa Jordan, PhD, MS, BSN, RNTrisha Kendall, MS, RN, OCNStacy Kreger, BSN, RNLoida Lacson, BSN, CCRNLuke Michaelson, PhD, MS, BSN, RN Kate Painter, RN, BS, CAPAJanel Parham, MS, BSN, RNRoneet Mallin, RN, MPHDebra Marsch, BSN, RNDiann Rocha, BSN, RNKate Scott, MS, RNNina Sharma, RN Charlotte Wallace, BSN, RNCatherine Ware, RN, BSN, CCRN, CPANKristen Welker-Hood, ScD, BSN, RNDonna Zankowski, RN, COHN

Meeting Schedule:Meetings take place the fourth Monday of the month, from 7:00-8:00 p .m .

Committee’s Purpose:The purpose of the Environmental Health Committee is to provide a forum for nurses to collaborate on initiatives that reduce environmental exposures for hospital workers and protect the public’s health from environmental hazards . The committee’s areas of focus are Health Policy, Health Education, and Clinical Practice .

Highlights 2012-2013:This year, the MNA Environmental Health committee engaged in many activities to educate other nurses on hazards in the environment that present a danger to public health . The MNA Environmental Health committee collaborated with the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments (ANHE) and the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association to present a webinar:

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“Energy in Crisis: Fracking and Health,” on the health risks associated with hydraulic fracturing for natural gas extraction . The webinar was well-attended, with approximately 46 attendees from across the US . The slides maybe viewed at: http://envirn .org/pg/file/read/67540/energy-in-crisis

Committee members Luke Michaelson and Karin Russ co-authored an article for the Maryland Nurse entitled: “Nurses’ Voice and Fracking in Maryland .” Committee members also gave presentations as environmental health experts to interprofessional audiences . EH committee member Suzanne Jacobson was a panelist at the conference: Drilling Down: A Conference on Fracking Risks and Action in Maryland . The conference was sponsored by Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Physicians for Social Responsibility, the NAACP and others . Ms . Jacobson spoke representing herself .

Prior to the start of the Maryland legislative session, the committee coordinated an educational webinar entitled “Advocacy for Everyone”, presented by Miranda Carter, the Mid-Atlantic Coordinator for the non-profit organization Food and Water Watch . The webinar provided support and education for nurses interested in policy, to increase their skill and confidence in advocacy .

The MNA was active in supporting policy change at the state level, both before and during the 2013 Maryland General Assembly . In the fall, the MNA EH committee sent a statement to the DHMH during a request for public commentary on the allowable level of BPA in infant formula cans . Later in the fall, the MNA signed on to the Maryland Environmental Health Network’s letter to Governor O’Malley recommending that a health care professional be added to the state’s commission to study hydraulic fracturing. The governor added Dr. Cliff Mitchell from the DHMH to the commission in January.

Committee members also helped educate legislators about environmental health . EH committee member Charlotte Wallace gave a legislative briefing to the Joint Committee on Health Care Delivery and Financing in Annapolis . Delegate Morhaim, Co-Chair of the joint committee, requested a nurse present a briefing on “environmental pollution as a cause of illness” . Ms . Wallace spoke representing AAMC .

Several members of the EH committee were active in writing and giving oral testimony on bills in the 2013 Maryland General Assembly . Activity on MNA approved bills is summarized in the chart below . There were also nurses in Annapolis this year to testify in favor of the ban on fracking and the ban of fracking wastewater, on their own behalf .

Bill Nurse testifying MNA Status position

HB 547- Maryland Occupational Charlotte Wallace Oppose Unfavorable Report bySafety and Health Act - Chemical Economic MattersInformation List - Exemption

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HB 1274/SB601 - Maryland Luke Michaelson/ Support Unfavorable ReportHydraulic Fracturing Moratorium Katie Huffling by Environmental Mattersand Right to Know Act of 2013 Withdrawn /Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs

HB0775/SB 675 - Maryland Paxson Barker Support Approved by thePesticide Reporting and Governor - Information Workgroup Chapter 524/523

HB 99 - Public Health - Child Care Luke Michaelson Support Approved by theProducts Containing Flame- Governor - Chapter 349Retardant Chemicals (TCEP) -Prohibition

EH committee members also served in advisory capacities throughout the year . Mike DiJulia and Paxson Barker joined the Maryland Pesticide Network’s Advisory Board . Kristen Welker Hood acted as liaison between the MNA EH and Legislative committees . To advance the adoption of environmentally sound practices in the clinical setting, the EH Committee instituted a mentor/mentee program this year . Nurses interested in participating may contact the committee chair, Karin Russ, at kruss003@son .umaryland .edu . Currently, the EH committee is in the process of planning an education offering for the spring of 2014, designed to introduce basic concepts of environmental health to nurses .

EH committee members (L-R) Lisa Jordan, Barbara Friend, Luke Michaelson, Suzanne Jacobson, Karin Russ and Katie Huffling at the conference: “Drilling Down: A Conference on Fracking Risks and Action in Maryland .”

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MNA Practice & Education Committee

Committee Members:Nancy D . Adams, MBA, RN, President, Maryland Board of NursingBarbara Biedrzycki, PhD, CRNP, AOCNP, ChairpersonCheryl Dover, BSN, MS, RN, CNA-BCNeysa Ernst, RN, MSN, MNA PresidentJohnny C . Gayden, BA, BSN, CCRN-CSCJanice Hoffman, PhD, RN, CCRN, MNA President-ElectAngela Horton, RNSharan Koza, BSN, RNConnie Morris, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BCMarianne Reimer, RN, MSN, ANP-BCEd Suddath, MNA Executive DirectorPatricia Travis, RN, PhD, CCRPTina Zimmerman, MSN, RN

Purpose:The Maryland Nurses Association Practice and Education Committee’s roles are to serve its constituency by: 1) identifying, monitoring, and responding to issues that arise from and relate to professional nursing practice and education within the state of Maryland; 2) collaborating with other practice specialties, the Maryland Board of Nursing; and MNA organizational affiliates on practice and education issues; and, 3) recommending positions on related policies to the MNA Board .

Interested in serving on MNA’s Practice and Education Committee?

Clinicians, educators, researchers, and administrators are all welcome. Committee’s communication is through e-mail and every other month conference calls.

Contact Barb Biedrzycki at NPBiedrzycki@aol .com 410-538-7946, or MNA to become involved!

Barbara Biedrzycki

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MNA 2013 State Nominating Committee

Members:Ingrid Toussaint, BSN, RN, CCRN, ChairpersonDistrict 1 – Jeanie Seifarth, RN, MS, PMHCNS-BCDistrict 2 – VacantDistrict 3 – VacantDistrict 4 – Mae Esh, RN, BS, MSDistrict 5 – Ingrid Toussaint, BSN, RN, CCRNDistrict 7 – Kelly Kingsbury-Simonton, RNDistrict 8 – Kathy Rabon, RN, BSNDistrict 9 – Vacant

Meeting Schedule:The 2013 MNA Nominating Committee Chaired by Ingrid Toussaint met twice by conference call .

The Committee members were notified about the meetings by email and everyone had the call-in numbers sent to them . The Committee met on July 8 and again on July 23, 2013 and had quorum on both calls .

Highlights 2012 - 2013:The members of the Committee were reminded that all discussions were to be kept in confidence and the work of the Committee was totally confidential . Members were asked to provide suggestions on members to run for offices of First Vice President, and Treasurer-Elect . Further, the Committee was asked to seek nominees for the positions of MNA Officer Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly and the MNA Member-At-Large Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly . All members were requested to talk with members of their Districts and other members to encourage more participation in the process . The Committee endeavored to have two names for each position . The Chairperson made follow-up calls to a couple of members to further discuss the roles and responsibilities of the particular offices in which the members were interested . Members who have expressed interest in certain offices were encouraged to get their paperwork in to the office by the deadline of August 1, 2013 .

The Nominating Committee placed in nomination the names of:

First Vice President: Joann Oliver, MNEd, RN, CNE, CBIS

Treasurer-Elect Linda Cook, CCRN, CCNS, ACNP, APRN, BC

Officer Representative to the ANA Membership AssemblyJanice Hoffman, PhD, RNLinda Cook, PhD, RN, CCRN, CCNS

Member-At-Large Representative to the ANA Membership AssemblyDenise Moore, MSN, APRN-BC

Ingrid Toussaint

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MNA Workplace Advocacy Committee

Chair:Mary Turner, RN, BSN, NREMT-P

Committee Members:District 2- Carol Terrell, RN, BSNDistrict 2- Martine Bell, RN, BSN

New Members:District 2- Tiffany Thompson, RN

Purpose:The purpose of the Workplace Advocacy Committee is to promote a professional work environment for nurses in all practice settings .

Highlights 2012 - 2013:The committee members have met monthly to discuss various workplace advocacy issues . The Committee decided to further explore Workplace Violence . We are in the process of compiling a journal article for publication by collaboratively working with an area hospital to conduct research on workplace violence This research will include an employee survey that we hope to distribute to other area ER’s, the unit we are focusing on . We recently had two new members join and are looking forward to networking and exploring possible workplace changes .

Mary Turner

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Code of Ethics for Nurses

The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every individual unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems .

The nurse’s primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family group or community .

The nurse promotes, advocates for and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient .

The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegate of tasks consistent with the nurses’ obligation to provide optimum patient care .

The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to preserve integrity and safety, to maintain competence and to continue personal and professional growth .

The nurse participates in establishing, maintaining and improving healthcare environments and conditions of employment conducive to the provision of quality healthcare consistent with the values of the profession through individual and collective action .

The nurse participants in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education, administration, and knowledge development .

The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs .

The profession of nursing, as represented by associations and their members, is responsible for articulating nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of the profession and its practice and for shaping social policy .

Adopted ANA House of Delegates June 2001

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The American Nurses Association’sBill of Rights

For Registered Nurses

Registered nurses promote and restore health, prevent illness and protect the people entrusted to their care . They work to alleviate the suffering experienced by individuals, families, groups and communities . In so doing, nurses provide services that maintain respect for human dignity and embrace the uniqueness of each patient and the nature of his or her health problems, without restriction with regard to social or economic status .

To maximize the contributions nurses make to society, it is necessary to protect the dignity and autonomy of nurses in the workplace . To that end, the following rights must be afforded .

I . Nurses have the right to practice in a manner that fulfills their obligations to society and to those who receive nursing care .

II . Nurses have the right to practice in environments that allow them to act in accordance with professional standards and legally authorized scopes of practice .

III . Nurses have the right to a work environment that supports and facilitates ethical practice, in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Nurses and its interpretive statements .

IV . Nurses have the right to freely and openly advocate for themselves and their patients, without fear of retribution .

V . Nurses have the right to fair compensation for their work, consistent with their knowledge, experience and Professional responsibilities .

VII . Nurses have the right to a work environment that is safe for themselves and their patients .

VIII . Nurses have the right to negotiate the conditions of their employment, either as individuals or collectively, in all practice settings .

Disclaimer: The American Nurses Association (ANA) is a national professional association . ANA policies reflect the thinking of the nursing profession on various issues and should be reviewed in conjunction with state board of nursing policies and practices . State law, rules and regulation govern the practice of nursing . The ANA’s “Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses” contains policy statements and does not necessarily reflect rights embodied in state and federal law . ANA policies may be used by the state to interpret or provide guidance on the profession’s position on nursing .

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MNA District 1Allegany and Garrett Counties

President: Diane E . Friend, MS, RN, CDONA/LTCVice President: Jennifer Filsinger, BSN, RNPast President: Cheryl Nelson, MSN, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC Secretary: Cindy Mealy, RNTreasurer: Renate Brown, BSN, RN

Board of Directors:Jean Seifarth, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BCMary Tola, MSN, RN, ANP-BCJaime Striplin, BSN, RNChrissy Ruhl, BSN, RN

MNA Board Representative: Diane E . Friend, MS, RN, CDONA/LTC

CommitteesFinance Committee: Renate Brown, BSN, RNLegislative Committee: Diane E . Friend, MS, RN, CDONA/LTCEnvironmental Health Committee: Cheryl Nelson, MSN, FNP-BC, WHNP-BCConvention Planning Committee: Diane E . Friend, MS, RN, CDONA/LTC Cheryl Nelson, MSN, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC Jean Seifarth, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC

Highlights 2012-2013:District 1 continues to promote the profession of nursing in rural Western Maryland . Over the previous year we have provided opportunities for nurses to obtain contact hours, learn evidence-based practice, and be informed of organizational changes within the ANA/MNA .

• District1sponsoredthe“ProfessionalisminNursingAward”toonegraduatingACMnursing student from both Allegany and Garrett locations . The recipient of this award displays professional values of respect, altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity and social justice as described in the ANA Code of Ethics . The award recipient is presented with a plaque and one year membership to the ANA/MNA . This is the fifth year that the scholarship has been sponsored by District 1 .

• TheannualMNADistrict1dinnerwasheldonJune20,2013with47attendeespresent.Audra Houser, MS, CRNP, CUNP was the guest speaker . Contact hours were offered to MNA members .

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• MNADistrict1islaunchingthe“NightingaleTribute”fornursingcolleaguesthathavepassed away . This 2 minute tribute would be offered at the funeral home by a member of MNA District 1 to honor the contribution of the RN or LPN for their years of service . Information about this free service will be made available to all funeral homes in Allegany and Garrett County .

• Bi-annualnewslettersareprovidedtomembersofDistrict1.Theseincludeinformationfrom the national, state, and county levels .

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MNA District 2Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll and Howard Counties

President: Christie Simon-Waterman, MSN, CRNP1st Vice President: Natasha Loving, MSN, CRNP2nd Vice President: Karen E . B . Evans, MSN, RN-CPSecretary: Louise Stevens, BSN, RNTreasurer: Jylla Artis, MSN, RNDirectors: Tina Reinckens, MA, RN

Executive Director: Nayna Philipsen, JD, PhD, RN

6400 Baltimore National Pike #523Baltimore, MD 21228

[email protected]

Highlights of 2012-2013:

This year District Two launched a “Policy and Practice Seminar Series” featuring events for nurses and nursing students that are designed to promote nursing advocacy and quality care for our patients . The 2013 Seminars have been:

March 28, Karen Evans, MSN, RN-BC, Regional Manager of Education at FutureCare, and Barbara Clauser, MHA, MBA, FutureCare Sandtown, presented a Seminar in which they described strategies to reduce hospital re-admissions, at FutureCare Irvington in Baltimore .

May 2, a Seminar on Hospice & Palliative Care, Communicating with Families about End of Life Care, presented by Serena Kerr, Senior Hospice Care Consultant, Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, in the Education Center, Future Care Irvington .

Sept . 12, a Seminar on Health Care Advocacy featuring Maryland Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, RN, and Sandy Kick from the Maryland Women’s Coalition for Health Care Reform, at Martin’s West in Windsor Mill, with Business Meeting .

Our committees are: Committee on Bylaws, Committee on Finance, Committee on Legislation, Committee on Program and Executive Committee

The District 2 Board urges members to contact us (mnadistrict2@gmail .com) with their suggestions for future Seminars, and to check our website (www .mnadistrict2 .com) to see what Seminars we offer going forward . These Seminars are a free service to our nurses and nursing students .

ChristieSimon-Waterman

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MNA District 3Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Severna Park

President: Carole Staley Collins, PhD, MSN, PHCNS-BC

Boards of Directors/Members of Committees (with Credentials):Vice President: Deborah Campbell, MSN, CRNP-FSecretary: Toni Hughes, BSN, MA, CNORTreasurer: Nancy Eaton, MS, RN, NCSNDistrict 3 Representative to MNA Board of Directors: Joann Oliver, MNEd, RN, CNE, CBISDistrict 3 Legislative Representative to the Board: Cindy Bennoit, RN, BSN

Nominations Chair: Kyndra Jackson, MSN, Major USA

Highlights of 2012 to 2013:Several months the leadership team kept in touch during the Fall and Spring seasons, working on outreach to new members . A few District 3 (D3) members presented at the MNA Convention and JoAnn Oliver presented “An Overview of the ‘Hallmark Injuries’ and Care for this Generation of Service Members: TBI, PTSD, and Orthopedic Injuries in our Returning Military” at another MNA District meeting as well .

February Members gathered for the Nurses Night at the Legislature and had dinner together with other MNA members at a local pub . Also we spoke with Maryland Gov . Martin O’Malley for a few minutes when we came upon him (just by chance) that evening .

March For the 3rd consecutive year, several members participated in the 3rd Annual Anne Arundel County Homeless Resource Day in Glen Burnie .

May During Nurses Week, District 3 President hosted an MNA table for the 2nd year at the Anne Arundel Medical Center Professional Fair .

Leadership retreat and dinner meeting at the D3 President’s home . Key actions: Joann Oliver reported on the ANA House of Delegates and accepted the role of D3 Rep to the MNA Board while keeping Bylaws temporarily . Cindy Benoit remains in the role of D3 Legislative Rep .

Future:Summer business meeting and evidence-based poster event set for Bill Bateman’s (Glen Burnie) Monday, July 22, 5:30-7:30 PM (pay as you order) . Nominations being gathered for Secretary and Nominations Chair which are due to change . The President and VP were asked to remain one more year .

Carole Staley Collins

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MNA District 4Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne, Somerset, Talbot,

Wicomico, and Worcester Counties

President: Mae Esh, RN, MSPresident-Elect: Sharon Stagg, MSN, RN-BC-CNETreasurer: Phyllis Brodsky, RN, MSSecretary: (Acting) Jane Fowers, MSN, RN, CNORDirectors: Debra Webster, EdD, MS, RNBC Marie Holley, CRNP, PhD Elaine Kennedy, RN, ED Sandy Wieland, RN

Delegate to ANA-HOD: Marie Holley, CRBP, PhDAlternate to ANA-HOD: VacantMNA Board Rep: Elaine Kennedy, RN, ED

Committees

Education Committee: Debra Webster, EdD, MS, RN-BC-CNE (Chair) Phyllis Brodsky, RN, MS – Designated Nurse Planner for the CEPCConvention Planning Committee – VacantFinance Committee – Phyllis Brodsky, RN, MSLegislative Committee – Barbara Bilconish, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

Highlights 2012-2013:District 4 represents MNA membership from eight counties on the Eastern Shore of Maryland . We continue to strive to meet multiple health care challenges in the midst of a nationwide climate of financial recovery and complex health care reform transitions . These challenges place time, leadership and talent at a premium in small membership rural districts . At the same time, we have all been challenged with health issues within our fields which demand more and more intervention with less resources . In spite of this, we are committed to sustaining a vibrant, meaningful purpose for District 4 nurses .

In November, 2012, we hosted our District 4 Fall Banquet at Memorial Hospital at Easton, Maryland . Our program included three research study presentations regarding the intrinsic value of research itself, colonoscopy bowel preparations and an anesthetic study for peripheral intravenous insertions .

Our strategic goal for 2013 has been to continue to increase active District 4 membership . The board members meet monthly . Another focus has been to complete the guidelines for offering

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a local nursing scholarship . This is completed and we are successfully growing this fund . In addition, we are attempting to form stronger partnerships with Sigma Theta Tau, Shore Regional Health, other hospitals and local colleges/universities to participate in educational programs for all nurses on the Eastern Shore of Maryland . Finally, District 4 board members will be working over the summer of 2013 to pursue a strong nursing student outreach effort via the local educational institutions .

District 4 nurses continue to face the multiple healthcare challenges that are so predominant in rural America . The current economic climate has seriously affected every facet of nursing practice . With the new health care initiatives amidst us, we continue to be committed to the improvement of nursing care delivery to all segments of the population . The district would like to acknowledge and thank the Maryland Nurses Association and the District 4 Board and general membership for all their dedicated work toward our goal of executing quality nursing care outcomes for all . See you in October, 2013 at our annual MNA Convention!

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MNA District 5Prince George & Montgomery Counties

Chair’s/President’s Name: Cheryl Dover, MS, RN, NE-BC

Names of the Boards of Directors/Members of Committees: Officers:

• Vice-President–DeniseKishel,MSN,RN• RecordingSecretary–vacant• D5Rep.toMNABoard–LynnMacKessey-LloydMS,MA,RN• Treasurer–MicheleDickson,MS,RN,CNE

Board of Directors:• ToniEason,DNP,MS,APHN-BC,COHN-S• KathrynHandy,MS,RN• LenaChoudhary,JD,MS,RN• JennaUnderwood,BSN,RN• HaroldaHedd-Kanu,MS,RN

Nominating Committee:• IngridTouissaint,BSN,RN• CherisseWilson,MS,RN• HeatherDiatz,MS,RN• PamWoynicz,RN

Legislative Committee Rep:• VeronicaHunt,MS,RN

Highlights of 2012-2013:November 14, 2012 Educational Dinner Meeting in Greenbelt, MD

Topic of Program: The Future of NursingSpeaker: Andrea Brassard, DNSc, NPH, FNP, from AARP

May 8, 2013 Educational Dinner Meeting in Greenbelt, MDTopic of Program: An Overview of the Hallmark Injuries and Care for this Generation of Service TBI, TTSD, and Orthopedic Injuries in our Returning MilitarySpeaker: JoAnn Oliver, MNEd, RN, CNE, faculty at Anne Arundel Community College

We have a web master, Jenna Underwood, to ensure functionality of the D 5 website .Developing new Scholarship application for fall 2013 with plans to provide scholarships up to $2,000 to multiple applicants . The District continues to meet four times a year in person in Greenbelt, and participates by conference call the other months .

Cheryl Dover, MS, RN, NE-BCPresident, District 5, MNA

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MNA District 7Harford and Cecil Counties

President: Sadie Parker, RN, MSNVice-President: Kathleen Galbraith, ScD, RNSecretary: Kelly Kingsbury-Simonton, RNTreasurer: Barbara Biedrzycki, PhD, CRNP, AOCNPMNA Board Rep: Kathleen Galbraith, ScD, RNDirectors: Dee Jones, RN, MSN Trinna Jones, MSN, RN Lisa Tierney, RN

MNA Legislative Committee Rep: Kathleen Galbraith, ScD, RNMembership Committee Reps: Sadie Parker, RN, MSN and Lisa Tierney, RNDesignated Nurse Planner: Barbara Biedrzycki, PhD, CRNP, AOCNP


District 7 goals include providing educational programs, enhancing member involvement, increasing membership value, being active in our communities, and awarding nursing scholarships .

District 7 awarded nursing graduates who were selected by their faculty, MNA District 7 Awards, that include an online and print one year subscription to The American Nurse, a stethoscope, and a framed certificate . Dr . Joan Warren, RN presented updates on the IOM report, The Future of Nursing at our October membership meeting .

District 7 participated in two fundraisers in Macy*s Shop for a Cause, and Boscov’s Gala Opening . 100% of the proceeds funded District 7’s nursing scholarships .

Also, District 7 provided free health screening and counseling to Macy*s shoppers as community service . The health screening including measurements of blood pressure, weight, height, body mass index, waist and hip circumferences . Shoppers were counseled on healthy living, weight control, exercise, smoking cessation, and blood pressure management .

For the entire month of May District 7 celebrated nurses’ month, and hosted a display of nursing memorabilia at the Abingdon Public Library’s 15 x 3 foot glass display cabinets in the main lobby . Complimentary coloring books on being a nurse were distributed to young library visitors .

Sadie Parker

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MNA District 8Frederick & Washington Counties

President: M . Maureen Lal, MSN, RNVice President: Lorna House, MSN, RN Secretary: Barbara Kremerer, MSN, MBA, RNTreasurer: Heidi Stone, MSN, RNBoard of Directors: Mary Beachley, MS, RN, CNAA Donna Hoover Matea, MSN, RN Karen Bream, BSN, RN Debi Disbrow, MSN, RN

Committee Chairs:Legislative: Mary Beachley, MS, RN, CNAA Program: Carol Adams, MS, RN, MBAMembership: Maryanne Reimer, MS, RN, CRNP

Delegate to ANA/HOD: Barbara Kremerer, MSN, MBA, RNAlternate Delegate: Maryanne Reimer, RN, MSN, ANP-BCState Nominating: Kathy Rabon, MS, RN

MNA Bylaws Committee: Inactive currently


District 8 has had another busy year . It began with our annual planning meeting pot luck hosted by Mary Benchley the end of August .

In October and in May the District 8 members partnered with the Frederick County Police and Whitesell Pharmacy for the National “Take Back Medication Day .” We had nurses, police and members of the DEA present to collect and dispose of medications that had expired or were no longer needed . By doing this in a controlled environment the ground water was protected from contamination and eliminated the possibility of medications being used for/by individuals not prescribed for .

In October Lorna House and Maureen Lal presented on Workplace Hostility at Frederick Memorial Hospital, 65 nurses attended the CE offering .

In December District 8 began a new community initiative; we are now accepting donations at our quarterly CEs for the local (Frederick and Washington County) women shelters .

The annual District 8 Christmas Dinner was held at Firestone Restaurant, 16 members attended .

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District 8 hosted our 6th annual conference on April 17th . There were approximately 75 attendees for CHALLENGING PAIN MANAGEMENT&INTERVENTIONS held at Meritus Hospital in Hagerstown Md . We had speakers from the Surgeons General Office, Children’s Hospital, Villanova University, Shock Trauma, The Pain Community and others . The feedback was overwhelmingly positive and we are already working on a partnership with Hood College for the Spring 2014 conference . In March Maryanne Reimer once again represented District 8 at the Homewood Health and Wellness Fair . She provided tips on Health Literacy to the Senior Citizens that attended .

March also saw the annual CE presentation, The Impact of Nursing on the Legislative process was held at Frederick Memorial Hospital on . Mary Beachley presented to approximately 75 student nurses and RNS .

In March, Maureen Lal presented “The Value of Professional Nursing Organizations” to the RN to BSN students at Hood College, as a representative of District 8 .

Respectfully submitted by Maureen Lal, District 8 President

District 8 website: http://www .mnadistrict8 .org/mna8_news

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MNA DISTRICT 9Calvert, Charles & St. Mary’s Counties

President: Melissa Henderson, RNVice President: Paula Luskus, RN, BSNSecretary: Rose Essex, RN, CDETreasurer: Alvina Bass, RNMNA Board Representative & Rep to Legislative Committee: Michele Gleitsmann, MSN, PMHCNS-BC

Highlights of 2012-2013:• District#9Bylawswerereviewedandupdated.Termsofofficewereincreasedtofour

year terms .• DistricthostedaCEprogramonMarch13,2013atCharlotteHallVeteransHome.

The speaker was Michele Gleitsmann, MSN, APRN, BC . The presentation was entitled “Verbal Interventions Make All the Difference .” There were 45 present for the presentation and Buffet .

• OnMay6,2013District9hostedaAnnualAwardsdinnerandeducationalprogramatMiddleton Hall in Waldorf, MD . The speaker was Marie Palmquist, RN, MSN, ESQ . and the presentation was entitled “When Neighbors Ask for Advice .” Charles county and St . Mary’s county commissioners were in attendance . A citation was presented to Rose Essex, RN, CDE, as “MNA’s Nurse Educator of the Year” by County Commissioner Dan Morris . A Nursing Proclamations was presented to Melissa Henderson, RN, President District 9 by County Commissioner Jack Russell . The Highlights of the evening were the presentations of Awards .

1 . Grace E . Brown – Nurse Educator2 . JoAnn Zwick – Caring Award3 . Grace E . Brown Scholarship Advanced Practice4 . Nursing Student of the Year – Travis W . Roberts

• OnJuly19thRoseEssex,RN,CDEdidadiabeticcommunitypresentationto77NARFE Chapter 969 ( National Association Active and Retired Government Employees) members at Old Breton Inn, Leonardtown, MD .

• PlansareunderwayforafallCEpresentationbyDr.LouisKaufmanonCHF/COPD.Anticipated date is November 2013 .

• District9meetingsare6to7timesayearatSt.Mary’sLanding,CharlotteHall,MD.Meetings and events are posted on the website .

• Nursingnetwork .com.LookforDistrict#9.Afteryousignupforthewebsiteyouwillget automatic e-mails of upcoming events and meetings .

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CONVENTION SESSIONS OBJECTIVESThursday, October 10, 2013Opening Session Keynote

Facing our Current Reality: The Need for Radical Leadership

Virginia R . Beeson, BSN, MSN, NEA-BC, Captain (Retired) USN

1 . Describe 3 significant challenges facing nursing Leaders in the future2 . Define what is meant by “radical Leadership”3 . Identify 3 characteristics of a “radical” Leader4 . Name 1 thing you will do differently as a result of attending this conference

Concurrent Session 1A

Expanding Civilian Care for Military Children: Using the I CARE Strategy

Catherine G . Ling, PhD, FNP-BC and Heather L . Johnson, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP

1 . Discuss the impact of military service on and family characteristics of military children2 . Illustrate the application of the I CARE strategy for civilian and military health care

professionals who work with military children

Concurrent Session 1B

Routine Testing: An AETC Intervention Model to Increase Testing and Linkage to Care for Improved Outcomes in the HIV Infected Patient

Hazel Jones-Parker, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, AACRN and Christopher Roberson, MSN, CRNP, AACRN

1 . Apply the CDC guidelines and the newly released United States Preventative Service Task Force recommendations to their patient population

2 . Successfully offer opt out routine HIV screening and counseling to primary care clients who present for routine care without interruption to daily patient flow

Concurrent Session 1C

Interprofessional Approach to the Care of the Critical Ill . An IRB Approved Study of an Interprofessional Academic Course for Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctoral Students using Simulation Technology and Case Studies

Karen Clark, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, Alumna CCRN and Pamela Shumate, DNP, RN, CCRN-CMC

1 . Describe healthcare students collaborative teamwork involving high-fidelity simulations using videotaping with debriefing and reflections

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2 . Discuss healthcare student perceptions from a pre and post survey on new knowledge gained from exposure across disciplines

Concurrent Session 1D

Expanding Our Green Horizons: Strategies for Sustainability and Nursing Stewardship

Rebecca Shelley, PhD, RN, MS and Robyn Gilden, PhD, RN

1 . Identify opportunities for improved sustainability practices within the participant’s own work environment

2 . Develop an action/implement plan, including the use of best available resources and tools, for at least one of the identified opportunities


Lead Poising in the 21st Century

Jerome Paulson, MD, FAAP

1 . Discuss why Lead poisoning is still a problem and be able to discuss the extent of Lead poisoning in the US2

2 . Explain the importance of primary prevention and the disproportionate impact of Lead poisoning on minority populations


Preventing Infections in the Cath Lab and Beyond

Heather Green, RN, BSN and Elizabeth Fuss, RN, MS, CIC

1 . Discuss best practices of care in reference to infection prevention of pocket infections in the cath lab environment

2 . Discuss the foundation of Journey to Excellence program at Carroll Hospital Center and how Teamwork helps promote our focus and success in infection prevention


Social Media: Ushering in a New Way of Communication in Nursing and Education

Lisa Gotschall, PhD, RN and Mary Beth Zaber, MS, RN

1 . Explore various social media platforms to enhance professional practice outreach2 . Discuss the benefits of using social media to expand nursing education and practice

opportunities

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Faith Community Nursing, the Future of Nursing

Mary Kathryn Bogdan, RN, BSN, FCN

1 . Discuss the function and duties/roles of the Faith Community Nurse2 . Identify the population not qualifying for Medicaid buy-in or other health care, and others

in need of health care, can be served within their faith communities


Intensive Care in Community Settings: Care Management of Complex Patients by Nurse Care Coordinators in a Transitioning Patient Centered Medical Home

Crystal DeVance-Wilson, MS, MBA, PHCNS-BC and Barbara Hoffman-Eldridge, MBA, PA-C

1 . Collaborative Pilot, including historical context and the key elements involved in transforming a primary care practice to a medical home

2 . Explain care management and the key role of nurse care coordinators in improving outcomes for patients with co-morbid conditions and complex care needs in patient centered medical homes


Optimizing Health Care Outcomes for the Wounded Warrior in Your Care

Joann Oliver, MNEd, RN, CNE, CBIS

1 . Describe the ‘hallmark’ (signature injuries of the wounded warrior who has participated in the Global War on Terrorism

2 . Relate 3 potential resources or clinical ‘strategies’ that could be utilized in the management of the care of the individual with TBI/Blast Injury, PTSD, and/or Orthopedic Injuries


Research is a Four Letter Word

Lynn Crouch, MSN, RNC-OB

1 . Describe the steps of a research journey2 . Discuss barriers of promoting nursing research

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Accelerated Nursing Programs: Innovative Partnerships for Nursing Education

Karen A . Wons, MS, RN, CNE and Vicky P . Kent, PhD, RN, CNE

1 . Describe key IOM and Carnegie Foundation nursing education recommendations and the role innovative approaches to nursing education play in advancing the nation’s health

2 . Describe two accelerated nursing program options offered by a Towson University and Community College of Baltimore County partnership

Concurrent Session 3E

Pointing the Way for successful continuing education activities! Updates on 2013 ANCC Criteria and Applying for continuing education approval through the Maryland Nurses Association

Janice Agazio, PhD, CRNP, RN

1 . Explain the requirements for applying for continuing education contact hours and approved provider status through the Maryland Nurses Association Continuing Education Approver Committee

2 . Discuss the compliance and monitoring criteria for presenting provider-directed and learner-directed activities for continuing education credit in compliance with ANCC standards


Exploring Possibilities in Nursing: Expanding Care through the Nurse Coach Role

Elizabeth Scala, MSN, MBA, RN

1 . Define what a nurse coach is and the types of applications for this role2 . Identify the impact the nurse coach role has on nurses as individuals, patient populations,

and the nursing profession as a whole


Successful Defiance of “Never the Two Shall Meet”: Direct Care Staff Understanding and Using Data to Drive the Reduction of Unit-Acquired Pressure Ulcers

Jeanette Troyer, MSN, RN, NE-BC and Rosemary Kleing, RN, MS, CPNP, FNP-BC

1 . Describe the methodologies used by a staff-level multi-disciplinary taskforce to collect, report and analyze data related to the reduction of unit-acquired pressure ulcers (UAPUs)

2 . Discuss outcomes in reducing UAPUs and the implications for future nursing practice

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Balancing Nurse Workloads Through the Development and Implementation of a Unit Intensity of Care Score

Marybeth Daniels, BSN, RN, PC and Renee Thomas, RN

1 . Explain at least two steps in development of a pilot project2 . Discuss the impact frontline nurses can make on patient outcomes and nurse satisfaction


Successfully Writing an Abstract for Conference Presentation

Denise Moore, MS, APRN-BC and Susan Prentice, BS

1 . State six elements of an abstract2 . Discuss the five “C’s” of developing an abstract


Appreciative Inquiry: A Transitional Care Intervention for Medication Management

Elizabeth Scala, MSN, MBA, RN

1 . Discuss the benefits and challenges to using appreciative inquiry in transitional care with patients who are discharged to home on 4 or more medications

2 . Describe the process of appreciative inquiry and the benefits of using the tool to partner with patients who have complex follow up needs


Bridging the Gap in Patient Care: Transitioning a Smoking Cessation Program from the Community to the Inpatient Setting

Karen Polite-Lamma, RN, BS, BSN, CCE, CTTS, MCHES

1 . Describe two evidence-based guideline recommendations for treating tobacco use and dependency

2 . Identify two strategies to transition to a community based smoking cessation program to the inpatient setting

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Survey of Nurses’ Perceptions and Readiness for Evidence-Based Practice

Oluwaseun Ross, DNP, RN-CRNP and Stephen K . Risch, MSN, RN, CCRN, CCNS

1 . Describe three factors impacting RN’s attitudes, beliefs and perceptions regarding organizational readiness and implementation of evidence-based practice

2 . Discuss two survey findings that could positively impact implementation of evidence-based practice in the clinical setting


From Acute Care to Home: Teaching Nursing Students the Nurse’s Role in Facilitating Community Re-entry for Older Adult Patients

Vivian Koroknay, RN, MS, CNE, CRRN and Barbara Dobish, MSN, RN

1 . Discuss how to create positive geriatric experiences for student nurses2 . Describe the role of the nurse in promoting safe and successful transitions to the

community for older adults following and acute illness

Friday, October 11, 2013

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Keynote Address: Rose Gonzalez “ANA Beyond Nursing to Improve Health Outcomes”

1 . Describe ANA’s legislative work related to Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Quality Initiatives

2 . Discuss ANA’s involvement in initiatives beyond the legislative arena; specifically, Movement is Life Initiative and CLAS Standards


Where Do We Go From Here: Improving Patient’s Outcome in Today’s Environment

Rosalind L . Wright, DNP, RN-BC, RAC-CT, CNHA, Fellow and Dr . Solanges Vivens, RN, MSN

1 . Describe ways to improve patient outcomes, quality, communication and decrease potentially avoidable transfers

2 . Discuss the roles of nursing Leadership skills in championing INTERACT (Interventions to Reduce Acute Care Transfers)

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A Multi-Patient Simulation experience for Transition to Practice

Amy Daniels, MS, RN

1 . Describe the development process for a multi-patient Nursing Shift simulation2 . Identify evaluation methods for student organization, prioritization, and decision-making


Improving Quality Outcomes through Employee Recognition

Jane Flowers, MSN, RN, CNOR

1 . State 3 ways that recognition impacts staff satisfaction2 . State the relationship between satisfaction and quality outcomes


Mapping the Future: Pathway to Decrease Readmissions from Post to Acute

Karen E . B . Evans, MSN, RN-BC and Barbara Clauser, MBA

1 . Discuss the importance of your organization focusing on avoidable readmissions2 . Describe a set of strategies and tools to assist Nursing Home and Skilled Nursing Facility

Staff to reduce readmissions


Expanding Horizons and Improving Outcomes for Nurses and Nursing Through Mentoring

Gail Shorter, MSN, RN, BC, CEN and Melanie Donoway, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN

1 . Describe two benefits to an organization when a mentor program is available to front-line staff

2 . List two benefits to a front-line staff nurse who is involved in a mentoring program


Expanding Nursing Horizons by Improving Documentation to Demonstrate Quality of Care and Minimize Lawsuit Exposure

Joan Cerniglia-Lowensen, BSN, MS, JD

1 . Identify elements of documentation that provide evidence of quality care2 . Describe how complete documentation can improve the quality of nursing care

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Power in Congress: Nurses and Policy

Antonia Fowler, BA, MSN and Karin Gunther Russ, MS, BSN, MSN

1 . Explain the significance of exposure to hazardous chemicals on human health2 . List 3 state laws that have been enacted in the last 5 years to limit public exposure to

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Teaching Aggression Management to Children: Implementing the “I CAN” Group (I Control Anger Now)

Vickie Beck, CNS, BC and Tara McDonald, LGSW

1 . Identify basic communication skill sets needed to assist children in managing their anger .2 . Identify cognitive behavior therapy principles that can be used to assist children in

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IOM Future of Nursing Report: Progress both Nationally and in Maryland

Jane Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN

1 . Describe progress that has been made nationally on implementing the recommendations from the IOM Future of Nursing Report

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