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Vol. 71 • No. 3September 2015
Quarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 59,000 Registered Nurses in Louisiana
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE LOUISIANA STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION
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Inside this issue . . . .
President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Membership Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
LSNA News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Patricia La Brosse Appointed to Serve on
House Concurrent Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Call for Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Future of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Louisiana League for Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Nightingale Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14
District News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-17
Welcome New/Reinstated Members of LSNA . . . 18
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Meet the 2015-2017 Louisiana State Nurses Association Board of Directors
Front row, seated from left to right: Keeley Dupuy, President-Elect; Norlyn Hyde, President; and Carol Tingle, Immediate Past President. Back row, standing from left to right: Rose Schaubhut, Director of Organizational Advancement; Amanda Bolton, Director of Transition into Practice; Deborah Garbee, Director of Clinical Practice, Health Policy, and Advocacy; Georgia Johnson, Secretary; Jackie Hill,
Director of Membership Recruitment and Retention; Stephanie Pierce, Director of Nursing Leadership and Professional Development; and Pete Keller, Treasurer.
The Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA) hosted its Annual Nurse Day Event on April 13, 2015 at the Baton Rouge Crowne Plaza . With over two hundred and fifty registered nurses and nursing students from across the state in attendance, presentations focused on issues impacting nursing and healthcare at the national and state level .
Janet Haebler, associate director, state government affairs of the American Nurses Association was the key note speaker . Ms . Haebler’s presentation Healthcare Trends beyond the Bayou State addressed legislative issues affecting nurses at the national level . Dr . Carol Tingle and Ms . Norlyn Hyde gave an overview of the current LSNA organizational structure and discussed
the proposed bylaws and structural changes the delegates would be voting on during the 2015 LSNA House of Delegates that would immediately follow the conclusion of the Nurse Day events . Dr . Tingle stated the proposed changes would align LSNA more closely with the structure of ANA .
Ms . Hyde stated that ANA had elected to restructure and downsize its Board of Directors following the 2013 ANA House of Delegates to make the organization more flexible in allowing it to respond more timely to the needs of its members . LSNA’s Board of Directors intent to following suit and make LSNA more nimble in responding to the members .
Ms . Lisa Deaton, LSNA Health Policy Chair and Mr . Randal Johnson, LSNA lobbyist from Southern Strategy Group gave a 2015 Louisiana legislative update . Additional activities included the annual lunchtime fundraiser and meeting of the Louisiana Nurses Political Action Committee (LANPAC) . Ms . Deaton conducted the annual meeting and election of officers .
Immediately following the educational offerings and committee updates of Nurse Day, Dr . Carol Tingle convened the Louisiana State Nurses Association biennial House of Delegates . The House of Delegates represents the
Louisiana State Nurses Association Installs New Board of Directors Following the 2015 Biennial House of Delegates
New Board of Directors continued on page 5
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President’s MessagePresident’s MessageNorlyn Hyde
It was my pleasure and honor to serve as your Representative to the 2015 American Nurses Association Membership Assembly held in Washington, DC July 22nd -25th . Your President-Elect, Keeley Dupuy served as the other Representative from the Louisiana State Nurses Association . Our Executive Director, Rita Finn was able to participate as a non-voting guest . It was a productive and informative meeting with lots of information and inspiration . Please read carefully the article in this issue that gives details on elections, dialogue forums, and other business that came before the body .
As has been discussed previously, ANA has designated this year as the Year of Ethics . There was a great deal of emphasis on ethics throughout the entire meeting . The Membership Assembly voted to approve a resolution that would recommend that ANA promote knowledge and application of the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements in a systematic and comprehensive way within nursing education programs and professional development . If you have not read this revised code, I encourage you to do so very soon .
In keeping with the focus on ethics, attendees enjoyed a Keynote Address by Leah Curtin, ScD (h), RN, FAAN, Mother of Nursing Ethics, entitled “Ethics for
Nurses in Everyday Practice .” As always, Dr . Curtin was engaging, entertaining, and enlightening . She presented an interesting synopsis of the development of ethics through history . She explained that “Ethics is an ancient discipline in which one attempts to organize, analyze and justify human acts (choices) by applying certain principles to determine what is the right thing to do in a given situation .” Dr . Curtin described how ethical issues were solved in ancient times at the city gates . As long as there has been humankind, there have been ethical issues . In further emphasizing the importance of ethics in nursing, Dr . Curtin purported that “At its most basic, the concept of Ethics was designed to protect the vulnerable from the powerful…or to preserve the unwary from the unscrupulous .” All nurses can agree that the concept of Ethics is at the core of what nurses do each day . In challenging the audience to be aware of Ethics in nursing, she stated, “Professional codes are duty-based, and defined by the profession because the body of professionals know what should be done and how it should be done .” To this end, the body of the Membership Assembly thanked the group that worked so hard to accomplish the work of revising our Code of Ethics .
Another inspiring event that related to the ethical theme was the recognition of the Navy nurse who refused to force feed a detainee at Guantanamo Bay because it violated the Code of Ethics of Nurses . He was caught in a dilemma between following orders from superior officers and following his professional Code of Ethics . As you know, he did not violate the Code of Ethics . It took a lot of courage to make this stand and it came with a price . However, he has returned to duty and will be allowed to finish out his military career . This nurse does not want his identity made public, therefore his attorney accepted The Year of Ethics Award on his behalf .
Please read details of the Dialogue Forums that took place at Membership Assembly on the ANA website (nursingworld .org) . There were three Dialogue Forums each resulting in a resolution on the part of the Membership Assembly that will seek to advance nursing in that particular area . Space does not permit discussing all three of them here . However, the third Forum was entitled Public Reporting: Advancing Patient Safety and Quality Care. The speaker to introduce this topic and promote the dialogue was Lillie Gelinas, MSN, RN, FAAN . Lillie was inspiring and informative . As a result of this Forum a resolution was developed asking ANA to advance quality measures and data policy to include steps that capture nursing care in national reporting efforts .
Lillie is a Louisiana native who graduated from University of Southwestern Louisiana (now ULL – Lafayette) . She is serving as the Editor-in-Chief of American Nurse Today . She sought out the Louisiana representatives and we established an immediate bond . Lillie has generously offered to come to Louisiana and share her knowledge and expertise with the members of LSNA . We would be honored to have her speak, and will seek to make that a reality in the near future . She is a frequent visitor to her home state in her role as System Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for CHRISTUS Health . She makes her home in Irving, Texas .
In closing, let me emphasize the need to grow the membership of our organization . If each member would resolve to recruit at least one new member, we could DOUBLE our membership . This would make a significant difference in the Association’s ability to provide programs and services to our members . So get inspired and reach out to your coworkers and encourage them to join their professional organization . We would love to have their voices and talents on Team LSNA . Finally, thank to each of you for your continued support and dedication to LSNA . I look forward to meeting and spending time sharing the Mission and Vision of our association with as many LSNA members, and Louisiana nurses, as possible over the next two years .
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Membership AssemblyMembership Assembly
Before the Membership Assembly came to a close, nurse leaders took action on key issues centering on fostering an ethical environment, infection prevention and control, and advancing and public reporting of quality measures that capture nursing care . They also elected three members to the ANA Board of Directors and four to an ANA committee, and voted on bylaws focused on association governance .
Elected to the ANA Board of Directors as vice president is Ernest James Grant, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, from the North Carolina Nurses Association; as treasurer, Gingy Harshey-Meade, MSN, RN, CAE, NEA-BC, from the Indiana State Nurses Association; and Jesse M . L . Kennedy, BSN, RN, from the Oregon Nurses Association as director-at-large, recent graduate . The board members’ terms will commence Jan . 1, 2016 .
Members also voted to approve a measure in which the Membership Assembly will continue its business meeting in its current structure through 2017, and another measure that creates a Leadership Council . That advisory body—composed of presidents, chief staff officers or their designees from each constituent/state nurses association and the Individual Member Division—consult and collaborate with the ANA board on issues affecting the C/SNAs and the IMD .
In other action, assembly members voted to approve three practice and health care resolutions . One, in part, recommends that ANA promote knowledge and application of the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements in a systematic and comprehensive way within nursing education programs and professional development . Another resolution focuses on ANA working to identify and disseminate innovative strategies to engage nurses in broad infection protection and disaster preparedness activities, among other efforts . The third resolution includes asking ANA to advance quality measures and data policy to include measures that capture nursing care in national public reporting efforts .
In an additional activity, more than 320 nurse leaders in attendance, including observers, participated in a strategic discussion on engaging members and developing leaders locally in the digital age . Serving as facilitator was Jamie Notter, an organizational consultant and founding partner at Culture That Works LLC .
“When it comes to engaging members and developing leaders, times are changing,” he said . “I want you to use the creative energy in this room to solve this issue .”
Members subsequently met in small groups and then offered their ideas to reach new members and create new leaders, particularly among the largest generation, the millennials . Among their suggestions were “to change the language to change thinking,” such as
renaming “mentors” as “partners” to better reflect two-way communication and learning; advance a greater use of social media before, during and after meetings and conferences to increase engagement; create a virtual idea room and have short videos on hand-washing and other relevant topics; schedule social events, including in areas where nurses, who might not otherwise be able to attend, can bring their young children; and provide opportunities for members to “micro-volunteer,” in which members can take on very short-term projects that match their passions .
In closing, ANA President Pamela F . Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, noted themes of gratitude, optimism and an ongoing willingness to address adaptive challenges .
“We want to be strategic thinkers, not functional doers,” she said . “Taking risks is not simple, and being leaders is not easy .”
She thanked the members for the risks they were willing to take in the past to move ANA forward, and the work they will continue to do .
For more information on committee election results, go to www .nursingworld .org and read the full story on all the events in The American Nurse .
See LSNA News on page 6 for pictures of the delegates.
Newly-elected ANA board members (from left) Jesse M. L. Kennedy, director-at-large, recent graduate; Gingy Harshey-Meade, treasurer; Ernest James Grant,
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LSNA News
Swearing in of LSNA Board of Directors
Left to right: Rose Schaubhut, Amanda Bolton, Deborah Garbee, Georgia Johnson, Keeley Dupuy, Norlyn Hyde, Jackie Hill, Stephanie, Pierce, Pete Keller and Carol Tingle at the podium.
called to order
In Session
President Carol Tingle and President-Elect Norlyn Hyde confer with Alison Wallis,
Parliamentarian at the 2015 LSNA House of Delegates. Also pictured left or right:
Carllene MacMillan, Vice-president of LSNA and Pete Keller, LSNA Treasurer.
Representatives for LSNA’s Districts Look on
L To R: Dr. Demetrius Porche andDr. Judy Gentry
L to R: Jeanette Commagere, Marilyn Cooksey, Sue DeLaune
L to R: Ann Deshotels, Dr. Norann Planchock, Maxine Johnson
Sitting: Karen Loden. Standing from left to right: Joe Ann Clark, Amanda Bolton, and Keely Dupuy
The 2015 Louisiana State Nurses Association House
September, October, November 2015 Pelican News • Page 5
Delegates Honor Karen Loden
for outstanding Volunteerism
RJ Finn, ED
The members of the 2015 LSNA House of Delegates (HOD) recognized the volunteerism of Karen Loden, LSNA member and delegate from the Baton Rouge District Nurses by formal Resolution at the biennial meeting on April 14, 2015 . The resolution submitted by Clara Earl from the Baton Rouge District and Patricia LaBrosse from the Lafayette District detailed Karen’s on-going donations of time and talents to provide services that ensure the continuing viability and visibility of LSNA . The resolution notes Karen’s mentoring of numerous district members through their transition to become district officers . It acknowledges Karen’s work to create a level of data integrity that has improved LSNA’s ability to process and interfacing with the ANA systems . The resolution goes on to make known her contributions to the maintenance of LSNA’s membership database . The resolution also calls attention to Karen’s diligent and conscientious commitment to communicate with members via mail, email, and Constant Contact .
The 2013-2015 LSNA Board of Directors and staff, and the 2015 House of Delegates resolved to express great appreciation to Karen Loden for her presence and leadership; and for her efficiency, planning, supporting, and coordination of the endless details essential to maintenance of the membership database . The resolution was incorporated in the minutes of the 2015 Biennial House of Delegates on April 14, 2015 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana .
LSNA News
RJ Finn, ED
Ms . Patricia La Brosse, MS, PMHCNS-BC, current Health Policy Chair for LSNA, has been appointed to serve on a task force to evaluate Louisiana’s statewide system of healthcare delivery . During the 2015 Regular Legislative Session, Representative Patricia Haynes Smith authored House Concurrent Resolution 170 to study and make recommendations regarding Louisiana’s healthcare system . Representative Smith cited the significant changes in healthcare delivery and financing that have occurred rapidly in the state over the past several years as the impetus for the resolution .
The changes Representative Smith noted include the implementation of the 2010 federally established reforms that are altering the way Americans access and fund their healthcare, as well as the rapid growth of managed care services within the state’s medical assistance program . These shifts, along with the privatization of nine of the
Patricia La Brosse Appointed to Serve onHouse concurrent Resolution
No. 170 Study commission
Patricia A. La Brosse
ten hospitals comprising Louisiana safety net hospital system, have given rise to the need for an objective evaluation on the impact of the ongoing health care system transformation the state is experiencing .
The findings of this study would allow for the legislature to shape policies that support access to quality health care for the citizens of Louisiana . The resolution was approved by the House and Senate and the study committee was created . Ms . La Brosse states, “This is an exciting opportunity to have our profession represented at a state level, and to be involved in the work that can result in policy-making outcomes .”
The task force will submit to the legislature a report of its progress and preliminary findings by February, 2016 . A final evaluation will be submitted by August, 2016, and will contain recommendations to assist with the improvement of the state’s healthcare system to better meet the needs of Louisiana citizens .
In addition to serving as Health Policy Chair, Ms . La Brosse is president of the District IV Nurses Association, and for 10 years served in various LSNA Board of Director positions, including president . She is Chair of the Acadiana Area Human Services District, is a practicing psychiatric-mental health APRN in Lafayette, and volunteers weekly at the local behavioral health clinic .
New Board of Directors continued from page 1
voting voice of the nurses holding state membership and is composed of the LSNA Board of Directors and elected delegates from 10 districts . The major business before the house was the proposed bylaw changes that would reduce the size of the LSNA Board of Directors . Ms . Laura Tarza, chair of the Bylaws and Resolutions Committee presented the current and proposed bylaws . The work of the delegates required two sessions and continued on April 14, 2015 . In the final session, the members voted to accept the proposed bylaws, thus changing the organizational structure of the LSNA Board of Directors from fifteen members to nine . With the installation of the newly formed LSNA Board of Directors for 2015-2017 completed the House of Delegates was adjourned on .
The Louisiana State Nurses Association is pleased to acknowledge and congratulate the newly installed 2015-2017 Board of Directors:
President: Mrs . Norlyn Hyde, Ruston DistrictPresident-Elect: Ms . Keeley Dupuy, Baton Rouge DistrictImmediate Past President: Dr . Carol Tingle, Baton Rouge DistrictSecretary: Ms . Georgia Johnson, Northshore DistrictTreasurer: Mr . Pete Keller, New Orleans DistrictDirector of Nursing Leadership & Professional Development: Dr . Stephanie Pierce, New Orleans DistrictDirector of Organizational Advancement: Ms . Rose Schaubhut, New Orleans DistrictDirector of Clinical Practice, Health Policy, and Advocacy: Ms . Deborah Garbee, New Orleans DistrictDirector of Membership Retention & Recruitment: Dr . Jacquelyn Hill, Baton Rouge DistrictDirector of Transition Into Nursing Practice: Ms . Amanda Bolton, Baton Rouge District
Additional Elected Positions included:Nominating Committee: Chair, Marie Adorno, New Orleans District
Member, Ms . Mary Dudley, Baton Rouge District Member, Mrs . Shirley Payne, Ruston District Audit Committee:Chair, Dr . Cheryl Myers, New Orleans DistrictMember, Ms . Deidra Dudley, New Orleans DistrictMember, Ms . Marilyn Barr, Shreveport District
The LSNA Board of Directors and staff wishes to offer its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the following members who completed their current service on the LSNA Board of Directors:Mr. Gordon Natal, New Orleans DistrictMrs. Lisa Deaton, Baton Rouge District Mrs. Nancy Darland, Ruston District Ms. Carllene MacMillian, Acadiana District Dr. Ann Carruth, Tangipahoa DistrictMs. Laura Tarcza, New Orleans District
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LSNA Delegates and executive Director at the
2015 ANA Membership Assembly
LSNA News
Representatives and guests at the ANA Membership Assembly
Rita Finn, Norlyn Hyde, Dr. Lillie Smith Gelinas Editor-in-Chief of American Nurse Today and Louisiana
native, Pam Cipriano ANA President, and Keeley Dupuy.
Jane Nelson, ED ONA, Rita Finn, ED LSNA,Elizabeth Dietz, ANA California, Elissa Brown
Karen Daley Past President and Pam Cipriano Current President
Norlyn Hyde, LSNA; Delphina Gibson, WNA; and Keeley Dupuy, LSNA.
Keeley Dupuy concentrates on bylaw changes.
Wanda Jones, GNA, Norlyn Hyde, Keeley Dupuy and Aimee Manion,
GNA President and Louisiana native.
Rita Finn and Dr. Leah Curtain
Keeley Dupuy, Norlyn Hyde, and Harpreet Gujral, MSN, RN , FNP –BC ANA Senior Policy Advisor for Nursing Practice
and Work EnvironmentNorlyn Hyde, Dr. Leah Curtain, Rita Finn, and
Keeley Dupuy
September, October, November 2015 Pelican News • Page 7
Vacancies on Louisiana State Board of Nursing
call for Nominations!Nomination for the following positions:
The second term of the following board member of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing will expire as of December 31, 2015.
Lucie Agosta, PhD, RNC, who serves in a position dedicated to the area of Advanced Practice, as set forth in La . R .S . 37:914(C)(1)(b) . Dr . Agosta has served two terms in office and is not eligible for reappointment .
In accordance with the requirements of La . R .S . 37:914 and La . R .S . 37:916 the Louisiana State Nurses Association submits the names of qualified applicants for each Louisiana State Board of Nursing vacancy to the Governor . The Governor then selects one person for each appointment .
Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:916 A (1-4) state the qualifications for each member of the LSBN:
1) Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Louisiana for one year immediately prior to appointment .
2) Hold a current, unencumbered, unrestricted Louisiana license to practice as a Registered Nurse .
3) Have three years of experience in the respective field of practice .
4) Be actively engaged in the practice of nursing as a Registered Nurse at time of appointment .
For a nominee to be considered, all required documents
must be received in the LSNA office by October 05, 2015. All applicants will be interviewed by the Louisiana State Nurses Association Board of Directors at a time to be determined . Applications are available on the LSNA website www .lsna .org or from the LSNA office .
Vacancy on the Louisiana State Board of Practical
Nurse examiners
call for Applicants for RN Position
In accordance with the requirements of the Louisiana Revised Statutes for Practical Nurse Examiners, Title 37, chapter 11, R .S . 37:962 the Louisiana State Nurses Association is to submit to the governor a list of names of registered nurses interested in serving on the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners . The governor then selects the appointees from the list of applicants . The Law Relating to the Practice of Practical Nursing calls for the appointment of two Registered Nurses on the LSBPN . Currently there is an opening for one Registered Nurse on this board .
Individuals interested in applying for the position can submit the required documents as listed on the Biographical Data form along with a signed Consent to Serve form to the Louisiana State Nurses Association office by September 15, 2015 . Applicants will be interviewed by the Louisiana State Nurses Association Board of Directors at a time to be determined .
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy please complete the Biographical Data Form and the signed Consent to Serve Form both available on the LSNA website at LSNA@LSNA .org along with a current resume or CV to:
Louisiana State Nurses Association5713 Superior Drive, Suite A-6Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816
OREmail Required Document to:
lsna@lsna .orgSubject Line to read:
Board Vacancy LSBPNApplication
Deadline for SubmissionOctober 15, 2015
Louisiana State Board of examiners in Dietetics and
Nutrition Vacancy
call for RN ApplicantAccording to Title 37, Chapter 41 of the Louisiana
Revised Statutes for Dietitians and Nutritionists, the Louisiana State Nurses Association submits a list of names of licensed registered nurses for one appointment to the Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition .
Terry Compton, APRN, RN, MS, CDE is the RN currently serving on the Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition . Her term expires on November 29, 2015 . This is Ms . Compton’s second term and she is therefore no longer eligible for reappointment at this time .
Interested individuals must qualify for the position in accordance with the Louisiana Dietetic/Nutrition Practice Act 3084 .C which includes:
“One member shall be a licensed registered nurse selected from a list of names submitted by the Louisiana State Nurses Association.”
“Board members shall be residents of the state who have been actively practicing in the field of dietetics/nutrition or a related field for not less than five years. Board members shall have an unrestricted license to practice their respective profession, where applicable.
If you are interested in this position please submit a letter of interest and resume to:
Louisiana State Nurses Association5713 Superior Drive, Suite A-6Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816
OREmail letter of interest and resume to:
lsna@lsna .orgSubject Line to read:
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Future of NursingFuture of NursingNursing education capacity and Nursing Supply in
Louisiana 2014 Report and SnapshotReleased by the Louisiana center for Nursing
Baton Rouge, LA, May 12, 2015 – The U .S . is projected to experience a shortage of Registered Nurses (RNs) that is expected to intensify as Baby Boomers age and the need for health care grows . Nursing schools across the country are struggling to expand capacity to meet the rising demand for healthcare, and at the same time, function within an infrastructure bombarded by budget cuts, limited numbers of qualified faculty, and the lack of available clinical placement sites (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2014) . A report recently released
by the Louisiana Center for Nursing (LCN), a division of Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN), entitled Nursing Education Capacity and Nursing Supply in Louisiana 2014 addresses current information on the pipeline for nursing, the production of new RNs and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), along with an overview and analysis of recent trends in Louisiana’s RN nurse supply .
According to the report there were over 62,000 RNs licensed to practice in Louisiana in 2014 . Approximately
eighty-six percent of the licensed RNs actually lived in Louisiana, whereas over eight thousand lived outside of Louisiana . There were over 1,300 qualified nursing students that applied to Louisiana’s pre-RN licensure programs but were denied admission in 2014 . The information gained from this report is essential to LSBN board members, nurse employers, nurse faculty, workforce planners, policy makers, and other stakeholders that have a vested interest in making sure that there is an adequate nursing workforce to meet the demand for healthcare in Louisiana .
The Nursing Education Capacity data are presented on the growth of newly licensed nurses by degree type, admission, enrollment, demographics, passage on the National Council Licensure Examination for RNs (NCLEX-RN), and trends in post-licensure education . The data used in this section were obtained from annual reports submitted to LSBN from undergraduate and graduate nursing programs in Louisiana .
The Nursing Supply Report addresses characteristics of the RN and APRN nurse workforce which includes trends in educational attainment, employment, demographics of the nursing workforce such as age, race/ethnicity and gender . The source for the information presented in this section of the report comes from the licensure renewal application and reflects any RN or APRN that held a license to practice in Louisiana within the current report year .
According to Dr . Cynthia Bienemy, Director of the LSBN Center for Nursing, “It is because of findings from the Nursing Education Capacity and Nursing Supply Report, as well as other reports produced by the Center for Nursing, that Louisiana is able to monitor trends related to the state’s progression toward meeting national recommendations such as those from the Institute of Medicine Report on the Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health .”
For more information on the Nursing Education Capacity and Nursing Supply in Louisiana 2014 report, please contact Dr . Cynthia Bienemy at the Louisiana Center for Nursing, lcn@lsbn .state .la .us .
About Louisiana State Board of NursingThe mission of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing is
to safeguard the life and health of the citizens of Louisiana by assuring persons practicing as registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses are competent and safe .
About the Louisiana Center for NursingThe mission of the Louisiana Center for Nursing, a
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Future of NursingFuture of Nursing
Page 10 • Pelican News September, October, November 2015
A Message from the President:one step at a time
Please join the Officers and Board Members of the Louisiana League for Nursing (LLN) in ushering in the summer 2015 season . This is a special time for us as it marks time gained toward a year’s journey in becoming a state affiliate group of the National League for Nursing . It’s also a period of recognition of LLN accomplishments achieved thus far and the commitment to future goals as an organization whose primary purpose is
Edna Hull
NLN Core Values
Caring – promoting health, healing & hope in response to the human condition
Integrity – respecting the dignity & moral wholeness of every person without conditions or limitations
Diversity – affirming the uniqueness of & differences among persons, ideas, values, & ethnicities
Excellence – creating & implementing transformative strategies with daring ingenuity
LLN OFFICERS &BOARD MEMBERS OFFICERS
Edna Hull, PhD, RN, President
Gordon Natal, MSN, RN, President- Elect
Debra Shelton, EdD, APRN-CS, NE-BC, OCN, CNE, Treasurer
Kiyan McCormick, PhD, RN, Secretary
BOARD MEMBERS
Alicia Book, MSN, RN
Jennifer Couvillion, PhD, RN-BC, CNE
Johnette Kay, MSN, RN
Melissa Stewart, DNP, RN
to serve as the Voice of Nursing Education in Louisiana . Included in this article are LLN objectives undertaken to January to present . It’s important to note that all activities are based on the LLN’s 2015-2016 strategic plan . With a President’s Message titled “One Step at a Time,” it’s a reminder that the work of the LLN has just begun . A brief overview on the NLN Ambassador Program is included with this article . For further information about the LLN please contact Edna Hull at Edna_Hull@subr .edu or go to www .laleaguefornursing .org .
Edna Hull, PhD, RN, CNE
2015 – 2016 Strategic Planobjectives & Accomplishments
Disseminate information regarding NLN and LLN and its services
• LLNwebsitewaslaunchedandcannowbeaccessedat http://www .laleaguefornursing .org
• Winter 2014 and Summer 2015 LLN newslettersdeveloped and distributed to member
Promote professional growth and development of Louisiana nurse educators
• CE program on The Status of Nursing Education in Louisiana and its Effect on the Nurse Faculty Shortages was presented by LLN Board Member Johnette Kay, MSN, RN on Sunday April 12, 7-9 pm
• Planning underway for a Test Item Workshopsummer 2015
• Planning underway for December 5 retreat inLafayette, LA
Strengthen LLN to support NLN through increased membership and sustainability
• GrantedaffiliatestatusbytheNLNeffective June 1, 2015• LLNMembership application created and available
online at http://www .laleaguefornursing .org
Develop partnerships/alliances to advance quality nursing education
• TobetterunderstandthecurrentstatusofnursinginLouisiana, communication initiated with attendance at recent LSBN-RN and LSBPNE public meetings
• April12membershipmeetingandCEprogramwasdeveloped in collaboration with LSNA & SCAP .
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September, October, November 2015 Pelican News • Page 11
The LLN is looking for A Few Good Nurses interested in becoming an NLN Ambassador . An NLN Ambassador serves as point person for ensuring that faculty and educational leaders in respective settings are kept abreast of NLN programs, grant opportunities, and member involvement initiatives . Each school has only one official NLN ambassador .
Specific criteria for the role of NLN Ambassador include:• Current NLN membership with commitment to
maintain active membership for a term of two years . LLN membership is optional but strongly recommended .
• Leadershiptraitsthatincludeapproachability,visibility,responsiveness and commitment
Responsibilities of NLN Ambassadors: • Promoting the NLN mission and values to members
and non-members• EncouragememberparticipationinNLNprogramsand
activities: o Motivate NLN members to submit scientific
abstracts for the NLN Education Summit and conferences .
Wanted: A Few Good Nurses to Serve asNLN Ambassador
o Support researchers considering publication in the NLN research journal Nursing Education Perspectives .
o Help faculty access free and low-cost NLN teaching resources such as the Simulation Resource Action Center and the Advancing Care Excellence (ACE) programs specifically developed for vulnerable populations and their caregivers .
o Inspire members to apply for research grant funding .• FosterleadershipwithintheNLNmembercommunity:
o Encourage member participation in NLN committees, elected office, and other volunteer opportunities .
o Recommend faculty for NLN awards celebrating research, teaching, clinical achievement, leadership, and humanitarianism .
• Promote professional development opportunities suchas the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential, Leadership Institute programs, and fellowship in the Academy of Nursing Education .
LOUISIANA NURSE EDUCATORS AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ON THE MOVE
The LLN would like to congratulate the following colleagues and academic programs for contributions to nursing and nursing education:
Dr. Sandra BrownSouthern University Baton RougeNLN Fellow (Inducted, 2012)
Dr. Debra SheltonNorthwestern State University College of NursingNLN Fellow (Inducted, 2013)
Dr. Jane SumnerLouisiana State UniversityNLN Fellow (Inducted, 2013)
Maybelle Jackson, PhD, DNP, RNPhD in Nursing (Fall 2014)Southern University Baton Rouge
Erica Joseph, MSN, RN2015 Louisiana Nurses Foundation: AdvancePractice Registered Nurse of the Year Recipient
Gordon Natal, MSN, RNSouthern University Baton Rouge 2015 Louisiana Nurses Foundation:Nurse Educator of the Year Recipient
Dr. Jacqueline HillSouthern University Baton Rouge 2015 Louisiana Nurses Foundation:Hall of Fame Inductee
Dr. Carol Tingle Baton Rouge General School of Nursing 2015Louisiana Nurses Foundation: School Administrator of the Year
Baton Rouge General School of Nursing2015 Louisiana Nurses Foundation School of theYear: Entry into Practice Program
Southern University Baton Rouge Graduate Nursing Programs 2015 Louisiana Nurses Foundation School of theYear: Advance Practice or Higher Degree Program
For announcement and recognition of nurse educators on the move in your setting contact Dr . K . McCormick at KMcCormick .LLN@gmail .com .
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N ightingale Awards15th Annual Louisiana Nurses Foundation
Nightingale Awards and Gala Individual Award Criteria:
All Louisiana registered nurses or retired registered nurses who practiced in Louisiana are eligible to be nominated for a 2016 Nightingale Award . In addition, individual RN’s are eligible to be nominated for induction into the Louisiana Hall of Fame, the most prestigious award of recognition for life long contributions . Applications are limited to the electronic application which may be accessed from the Louisiana State Nurses Association website, www .lsna .org .
Hall of Fame nominees will be notified prior to the event whether or not they are selected for induction into the Hall of Fame . All other nominees for awards will be announced at the Gala .
All submissions must include the following information on the nominated nurse as well as the specific award criteria:
• Numberofyearsinpracticeasaregisterednurse.• Allacademicdegrees.• All current nationally recognized nursing
certifications .• Currentpositionandyearsinposition.
Please comment on and give examples of the nominee’s achievements/accomplishments related to the SPECIFIC AWARD CRITERIA for which he or she is nominated .
Hall of FameThis prestigious award recognizes a Registered Nurse’s
lifelong commitment to the profession The Registered Nurse must have practiced in Louisiana for at least 10 years and has achieved national prominence . This award may not be given every year and is limited . The nominee should not be presently serving on the LSNA or LNF boards .
Award Criteria—please address the following:1 . preparation in a formal nursing program, 2 . activities related to lifelong learning, and significant
length of practice as a registered nurse
3 . contributions to professional nursing and/or community organizations,
4 . demonstrated leadership which has affected Louisiana citizen’s health and/or nursing’s social history,
5 . lifelong contribution to nursing practice, education, administration, research, economics, or literature,
6 . achievement of national recognition 7 . and enduring achievement, having value beyond the
nominee’s lifetime
Registered Nurse of the YearThis award honors the registered nurse who best
exemplifies the ongoing demonstration of excellence in the art and science of nursing practice .
Award Criteria—please address the following:1 . examples of ongoing excellence in the art and
science of nursing,2 . examples of positive impact on organizational, local,
or statewide healthcare and nursing,3 . participation in LSNA/ANA and/or other
professional nursing organizations .4 . evidence of continuing education and lifelong
learning, and5 . evidence of mentoring others in the profession of
registered nursing .
Clinical Practice Nurse of the YearThis award recognizes a registered nurse who
consistently delivers exemplary direct patient care in a primary nursing role .
Award Criteria—please address the following:1 . notably demonstrates use of clinical expertise
and interpersonal/communication skills to deliver excellence in patient care
2 . Impact on clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction through application of nursing knowledge,
3 . ability to use leadership skills and quality measures to initiate improvement in patient care processes,
4 . evidence of participation in professional/community organizations
5 . evidence of continuing education and lifelong learning
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse of the YearThis award honors an Advanced Practice Registered
Nurse licensed in Louisiana for outstanding direct patient care . This category includes: Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwives, Nurse Anesthetists, and Clinical Nurse Specialists .
Award Criteria—please address the following:1 . demonstrates advanced clinical expertise and
interpersonal/communication skills to improve patient outcomes,
2 . impact on wellness to a population of patients, Rec: Documentation of use of evidence based practice to guide practice
3 . use of leadership skills and quality measures to advance an area of nursing practice,
4 . evidence of participation in professional/community organizations .
5 . evidence of continuing education and lifelong learning
Nurse Researcher of the YearThis award recognizes a research focused registered
nurse who had led significant nursing research leading to an improvement in direct patient care and has shown to impact healthcare delivery or the community .
Award Criteria—please address the following:1 . develops and implements a research protocol(s) that
focuses on patient outcomes, clinical quality or the community .
2 . translates specific research findings into meaningful and valuable clinical practice change(s) .
3 . disseminates nursing research findings outside of the organizational structure .
4 . demonstrates the ability to secure funding to conduct or implement research as needed .
5 . evidence of participation in LSNA/ANA and other professional organizations .
Clinical Nurse Educator of the Year(healthcare provider, primary role)
This award is given to an outstanding clinical nurse educator practicing in any area of care that provides formal education programs in a healthcare facility based in Louisiana .
Award Criteria—please address the following:1 . impact on nursing outcomes that were a direct
reflection of clinical nursing education,2 . excellence in classroom presentation and
competency demonstration and validation,3 . excellence in clinical expertise and nurse educator
competencies, 4 . participation in LSNA/ANA and/or professional
nursing, professional development, or educational organizations, and
5 . evidence of mentoring nurses to the profession of nursing at an organization, including measurement outcomes related to nursing retention and turnover .
Rookie of the YearThis award honors a registered nurse who, while
practicing for less than two years, exhibits awareness of the practice of nursing and professionalism while delivering nursing care .
Award Criteria—please address the following:1 . consistency of job experience since becoming a
registered nurse,2 . demonstrates ongoing growth in professional nursing
practice . 3 . demonstration of excellence in clinical practice4 . demonstrates leadership of self and others5 . evidence of continuing education and learning and 6 . participation in professional/community
organizations .
Registered Nurse Mentor of the YearThis award honors a registered nurse who assisted a
nursing colleague(s) to advance in the nursing profession .Award Criteria—please address the following:1 . demonstration of exemplary professional behaviors
in a mentor/mentee relationship2 . demonstrates professional commitment to mentor
others in the art and science of nursing,3 . evidence of continuing education and lifelong
learning, 4 . participation in professional/community
organizations .
Nursing Administrator of the YearThis award recognizes a registered nurse who serves
in a key nursing leadership role, administers the business/patient care activities of a health organization, and/or who manages other personnel who have achieved demonstrated excellence during the past year .
September, October, November 2015 Pelican News • Page 13
N ightingale AwardsAward Criteria—please address the following:1 . documentation of achievement of excellence in
an area of nursing practice within the healthcare agency as a result of the vision and leadership of this individual
2 . use of leadership skills, quality measures, and evidence-based initiatives to improve nursing practice,
3 . demonstration of personal and organizational commitment to lifelong learning, and
4 . participation in professional/community organizations .
Outstanding Community Achievement by aRegistered Nurse
This award recognizes achievement of outstanding community service by a registered nurse .
Award Criteria—please address the following:1 . demonstrates exemplary leadership in voluntary
activities within community organizations such as schools, churches, agencies, etc .
2 . demonstration of significant accomplishments in the community,
3 . evidence of activities that have yielded a positive impact on the health and welfare of the community and its citizens .
4 . participation in professional/community organizations .
Nursing Educator of the Year(Faculty, School of Nursing)
This award is given to an outstanding nurse educator involved in formal undergraduate or graduate nursing program based in Louisiana .
Award Criteria—please address the following:1 . serves as a role model to students and positively
impacts the student learning experience . 2 . evidence of innovation and excellence in education
competencies, in the classroom and in other learning modalities .
3 . demonstrates excellence in clinical expertise,4 . participation in professional/community
organizations, and5 . evidence of participation in lifelong learning .
Nursing School Administrator of the YearThis award recognizes a registered nurse who is
responsible for the administration of a school of nursing or division within a school of nursing, and in the past year has demonstrated excellence in achievement in this role .
Award Criteria—please address the following:1 . significant achievement by the institution/nursing
program as a result of the vision and leadership of nominee .
2 . evidence of innovative leadership on behalf of faculty and students .
3 . participation in professional/community organizations
4 . evidence of personal and organizational commitment to lifelong learning .
Organizational Award Criteria:
Please comment on and give examples of the organization’s achievements/accomplishments in relation to the specific award .
Nursing School of the Year –Undergraduate Degree Programs
This award recognizes a school of nursing offering formal education for students seeking initial licensure as a registered nurse . The nominated school must be in good standing with the LSBN and accreditation bodies .
Award Criteria—please address the following:1 . evidence that school of nursing has commitment to
recruiting, selecting and retaining educating future nurses
2 . NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for immediate two-year reporting periods,
3 . examples of innovation in nursing education in all educational settings, classroom, clinical laboratory, clinical practice,
4 . percentage of full-time and part-time faculty who are members of LSNA/ANA and related activities,
5 . percentage of enrolled nursing students who are members of LASN and activities of the student organization .
Nursing School of the Year –Graduate Degree Programs
This award recognizes a school of nursing offering formal education for registered nurses seeking a graduate degree for advanced clinical practice roles as well as nursing administration, nursing education and research . .
Award Criteria—please address the following:1 . description of the advanced practice and higher
degree programs offered,2 . number of graduates in each offered program during
the past two year period . 3 . advanced practice certification first-time pass
rates for immediate two-year reporting periods, if applicable to type of program
4 . examples of innovation in nursing education, 5 . percentage of students and faculty who are members
of LSNA/ANA and other professional nursing organizations and related activities .
Outstanding Employer or Facility of the Year(Other than Hospital)
This award recognizes an employer of registered nurses that demonstrates recognition for professional nursing and innovation in leadership .
Award Criteria—please address the following:1 . outcome measures of professional nursing growth
within the facility, 2 . specific examples of organizational initiatives
supportive of nursing practice, 3 . evidence of RN professional development,4 . examples of RN recognition within the organization,
and5 . recognition of support for nursing participation in
professional /community organizations .
Hospital of the Year (60 beds or fewer) and Hospital of the Year (61 beds to 160 beds) and Hospital of the Year (161 or greater)
This award recognizes a hospital employer of registered nurses that demonstrates recognition of professional nursing and innovation in leadership in the described licensed bed categories .
Award Criteria—please address the following:1 . innovation through nursing leadership and
management within the hospital, 2 . specific examples of organizational initiatives
supportive of nursing practice, 3 . evidence of RN decision making and participation in
management decisions,4 . examples of recognition of RN achievements within
the organization, and5 . recognition of support for nursing participation in
professional/community nursing organizations .
Doctors Hospital of Laredo is opening a Free Standing emergency Room South this summer. Help us to fill the following positions:
emergency Room RNs (Findouthowtoqualifyfor a $20,000 2-year hire-on bonus)
Doctors Hospital main facility has Full-time RN positions available in the following areas:
Medical/Surgical,Telemetry,Oncology,Pediatrics,Labor&Delivery, Post-Partum, Surgery, Nursery, NICU, Emergency Room,
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Also Looking for experienced Icu, eR and Labor & Delivery RNs for our Temporary Seasonal Program:
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Application may be submitted through:
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outstanding NursesKnow an LSNA Nurse whose done something outstanding and want to share? Please send a picture and paragraph (150 words or less) to lsna@lsna .org (must be in word or pdf) . Subject Line: LSNA Outstanding Nurse – Last, First Name
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N ightingale Awards15th Annual Louisiana
Nurses Foundation Nightingale Awards and Gala
Gala will be held at the L’Auberge Casino and Resort,Baton Rouge, Saturday, March 5, 2016
General Instructions for Nominations
Please see our website at www.LSNA.orgfor detailed instructions.
Application deadline is Monday, November 30, 2015
General instructions include:
• Please go to our website at www.LSNA.org for all instructions. Information can be found on the home page under
“Important News.”• ALL material MUST be received by Monday,
November 30, 2015• Each nomination must have a separate application
that includes all required information .• For Individual submissions contact information is
required to allow contact with the nominee (name, street address, phone number) . This must be their home contact information . Information cannot be sent to employment address . If it is an organization submission please include contact person .
• Applications are to be complete when submitted bythe deadline noted and will be presented to the judges as such . No additional information will be added after submission to the judges . LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Application deadline is Monday, NOVEMBER 30, 2015.
• Louisiana Nurses Foundation will not contactnominator or nominee for missing information .
After December 15th, 2015 each NOMINEE will be contacted by Louisiana Nurses Foundation to notify them of their nomination .
Any questions please contact:Carol Cairo, RN, Program Coordinator(225) 201-0993 CCAIRO@LNSA .ORG
2016 Nigh t inga l e Awards Saturday, March 5, 2016 L’Auberge Casino Hotel, Baton Rouge
Champion: $25,000 Named Scholarship fund and receipt of a plaque giving recognition for the scholarship.
Two tables (for 10) each with the best seats in the house. Corporate name listed on promotion materials.
Corporate Champion level recognition in the Gala invitations. Logo Gala printed program.
Corporate Ad in the LSNA Pelican News sent to every licensed RN in Louisiana. Presenter at the Gala Awards ceremony.
Guardian: $10,000 • One table (for 10) to the Gala in a premium
location. • Corporate name listed on promotional
materials. • Corporate Guardian level recognition in the
Gala invitations. • Logo in the Gala printed program. • Logo and corporate recognition in the LSNA
Pelican News sent to every licensed RN in Louisiana.
• Presenter at the Gala Awards ceremony.
Caregiver: $5000 • One table (for 8) to the Gala in a great
location. • Corporate name listed on promotional
materials. • Logo in the Gala printed program. • Logo and corporate recognition in the
LSNA Pelican News sent to every licensed RN in Louisiana.
• Presenter at the Gala Awards ceremony.
Advocate: $3,000 • One table (for 8) to the Gala in a good
location. • Corporate name listed on promotional
materials • Logo in the Gala printed program. • Recognition in the LSNA Pelican News
sent to every licensed RN in Louisiana. • Presenter at the Gala Awards ceremony.
Protector: $2,000 • Six (6) tickets to the Gala (seating will be
together). • Corporate level recognized in the Gala printed
program. • Recognition in the LSNA Pelican News sent to
every licensed RN in Louisiana. • Presenter at the Gala Awards ceremony.
Strategist: $1,000 • Four (4) tickets to the Gala (seating will
be together). • Corporate level recognized in the Gala
printed program. • Recognition in the LSNA Pelican News
sent to every licensed RN in Louisiana. • Presenter at the Gala Awards ceremony.
Friend: $500 • Two (2) tickets to the Gala (seating will be
together). • Recognition in the Gala printed program. • Recognition in the LSNA Pelican News
sent to every licensed RN in Louisiana.
Level Requested: Champion: $25,000 _________ Guardian: $10,000 _________ Caregiver: $ 5,000 _________ Advocate: $ 3,000 _________ Protector: $ 2,000 _________ Strategist: $ 1,000 _________ Friend: $ 500 _________ Total amount due: The LNF is a registered 501(c) (3) organization and all contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law
Name/Organization: Address:
City/State/Zip:
Telephone:
E-mail: Contact Name (if organization): You will be contacted for presenter information and company/organization logo
Payment Method Check enclosed—payable to Louisiana Nurses Foundation (LNF) MasterCard Visa Am. Express (must have 4 digit security code on front of card)Code #________)
Card # Exp. Date Signature Additional Information:
§ The Nightingale Awards Gala will be on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the L’Auberge Casino Resort Hotel, Baton Rouge. Our website has hotel information on the Nightingale flyer.
§ Placement of sponsorship tables will be up front closest to stage, and will also depend on sponsorship level and date received. § Please mail, fax, or phone reservations to: Louisiana State Nurses Association Phone: 225-201-0993 or 1-800-457-6378 5713 Superior Drive, Suite A-6 Fax: [email protected]
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September, October, November 2015 Pelican News • Page 15
District News
A major goal for the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association (BRDNA) was to participate in the April Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA) convention, which included the House of Delegates . Because there were 331 members, BRDNA was allotted 33 delegates, according to the by-laws . The following individuals were delegates to this year’s conference: Officers and Board Members: Sharon Bator, Carol Gordon, Clara Earl, Karen Moody, Mary Dudley, Clara Earl, Latricia Greggs, and Trudy Williams . Other delegates attending were: Amanda Bolton, Glenda Carlisle, Carol Cairo, Joe Ann Clark, Leah Cullins, Keeley Dupuy, Rita Finn, Jacqueline Hill, Cathy Holland, Erica Joseph, Karen Loden, Benita Nwokolo Chatmon, Dahab Ghebreg, Cynthia Prestholdt, Susan Steele-Moses, Cheryl Taylor, Antionella “Shelley” Upshaw, and Cynthia York . At this event, a resolution honoring the volunteer work of Karen Loden was one of the outcomes of the convention . This is the first time there has been such a resolution for anyone .
One of the primary accomplishments of the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association over the past 26 years has been the annual “Celebrate Nursing Banquet .” It is held during National Nurses Week . The Baton Rouge District Nurses Association held the 26th annual Celebrate Nursing Banquet Monday May 4, 2015 at Boudreaux’s Reception Hall . Over 160 registered nurses, their families, and friends were present to honor the achievements and excellence in nursing practice, nursing education and nursing administration . A meaningful aesthetic highlight was when the very talented nurse, Serena Sanford sang “You Lift Me Up” which brought tears to many and admiration for her vocal talent to all .
Dr . Carla Harmon, Our Lady of the Lake College, was the recipient of the Helen Johnson Cremeens Excellence in Teaching Award . The award was established in 1998, by the late Carlton Cremeens to honor his wife, who was a nursing educator in the Baton Rouge community . Since 1999, 15 educators have been honored .
Erica Joseph was the recipient of the Edith Lobue Memorial Scholarship . Ms . Joseph is a graduate student at Southern University A&M College School of Nursing . This competitive scholarship award was established in 2001 in honor of Edith LoBue, a longtime member of the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association, who was a staunch supporter of RNs continuing their formal education . It is made annually to a member of the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association at the Celebrate Nursing Banquet .
The 2015 Honorees are: Aimee Badeaux, Lenore Barnes, Rebekah Bergeron, Carol Cairo, Rochelle Campbell-Howard, Theresa Chauncy, Cherie Falgoust, Tram Fruge, Angela Hammett, Tabitha Jones-Thomas, Tammie Lejeune, Michele Lemoine, Evelyn Lenox, Karrie McCoy, Tacy Nicolosi, Tammy O’Conner, Christina Rochester, Danica Russell, Janie Spencer, Annalee Starks, Michele Willey and Cynthia York . Dr . Sharon Bator, president of the Baton Rouge District, presented each honoree with a long stemmed red rose and a certificate marking the occasion .
It is with sadness that we note that Kimberly Vincent- McCoy, who was former Chairperson of the Nominating Committee, passed away this June . She blessed many with her presence and will be greatly missed by professionals and families throughout the state, including Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Southern University School of Nursing family and friends . As she said “I refuse to let cancer beat me . I beat cancer by the way I lived my life .” Anyone wishing to contribute to fundraising for her son Anthony Clay Stove, Jr . who will be starting college this fall, can contribute through http://de .gofund .me/wa8zbq8 . Our thoughts and prayers are with her family .
In the Spring, BRDNA honored new seniors with bookmarks and a letter explaining the importance and value of joining BRDNA . One particular bookmark resonates with Kym McCoy’s sentiment . One of the 26 different bookmarks, prepared by Dr . Valerie Schluter, Cindy Schneider, Serena Sanford, Wenona Bell (and other OLOLRMC nursing educators) stated:
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them .”
Another bookmark that was distributed had “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant .” This quote is in concert with the Leaders Training this year that was Co-Sponsored by BRDNA and American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) with LSNA for the Louisiana Action Coalition (LAC), which is part of the Future of Nursing Campaign for Action and was funded by the Robert Wood Foundation for the Nursing Campaign for Action .The Nursing Campaign for Action is a national initiative
to guide implementation of the recommendations in The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, a landmark Institute of Medicine report . The report, released in October 2010, includes recommendations for a variety of system improvements including proven, solution-oriented ways to address the nursing and nurse faculty shortage in the US . The campaign includes 51 state Action Coalitions and a wide range of health care providers, consumer advocates, policy-makers, and business, academic and philanthropic leaders . Louisiana’s Action Coalition (LAC) is spearheaded by the Louisiana Center for Nursing (Dr . Cynthia Bienemy, Director: http://lcn .lsbn .state .la .us/FutureofNursing .aspx) and the AARP Louisiana . With guidance from a diverse group of stakeholders and professionals from both nursing and non-nursing fields, LAC is working to: 1) Strengthen nurse education and training; 2) Enables nurses to practice to the full extent of their education and training; 3) Expand leadership ranks to ensure nurses have a voice on management teams, in boardrooms and during policy debates; 4) Advance interprofessional collaboration to ensure coordination and improved patient care; and 6) Improve health care workforce data collection to better assess and project workforce requirements . The ultimate goal of the Action Coalition is to ensure that all Louisianans have access to high-quality, patient-centered care in a health care system where all members of the health care team contribute as essential partners . (From Brochure for Louisiana Future of Nursing and Campaign for Action distributed at the LAC Leaders Training Session) .
Wenona Bell was the excellent moderator of the LAC Leaders Training held at Pennington Biomedical Center . Cynthia Bienemy and Lisa Deaton provided information on the goals and progress of the LAC . There were 90 participants who earned 4 .0 CEU’s from the South Central Accreditation Program . Please refer to the LAC website by Ann Jenkins at campaignforaction .org/state/Louisiana . At
Baton Rouge District News
Dr. Carla Harmon received the Helen Johnson Cremeens Excellence in Teaching Award at the Celebrate Nursing Banquet. Presenting the award (from left) is Tori Thomas, BRAF
Representative, with Harmon and Dr. Wanda Spurlock, 2014 Recipient of the award.
Erica Joseph was the recipient of the Edith LoBue Memorial Scholarship. Presenting the
award (from left) is Dr. Cynthia Prestholdt, chair of the scholarship committee and Joseph.
Honored for Nursing Excellence at the 26th annual Celebrate Nursing Banquet are (from left) first row: A. Badeaux, L. Barnes, R.Bergeron,
S. Blackburn, C. Cairo, R. Campbell-Howard, T.Chauncy, T. Fruge, A. Hammett Second row: C. Harmon, T. Jones-Thomas, T. LeJeune,
M. Lemoine, E. Lenox, K. McCoy, T. Nicolosi, T. O’Conner, C. Rochester, D. Russell, J. Spencer and C.York.
(From left) Cindi York, Karen Loden, Karen Moody and Joe Ann Clark
Baton Rouge continued on page 16
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District NewsBaton Rouge continued from page 15
the November 12th meeting, to be held at Southeastern Louisiana University (SELU), Lisa Deaton will provide an update in the progress of this important coalition, built around the IOM’s recommendations .
One major goal for 2015 for BRDNA includes 7 monthly meetings, with networking starting at 6:00pm; the business meeting starting promptly at 6:30pm, and the speaker commencing at 7:00pm . The August through January meetings are listed below . The BRDNA website is www .brdna .org, and provides more details .
August 13, 2015, Dr . Susan Nelson and Ms . Alice Battista present “Advanced Care Planning and the LaPost Document“ in OLOLRMC Auditorium at 7:00pm .
September 10, 2015, Dell Mars, PhD, RN presents “The Lived Experience of African American Informal Caregivers of Family Members with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias” OLOLRMC Auditorium A 7:00pm
October 11, 2015, Wanda Spurlock, DNS, RN-BC, CNE, FNGNA presents “The Elderly and Medications: What You Should Know” Southern University (tentative) 7:00pm
November 12, 2015, Lisa Deaton will update on LAC: Dr . Leah Cullins will make a presentation Honoring Graduating Nursing Seniors and Veterans at SELU at 7:00pm .
January 14, 2016, 6:00pm Dinner, Election, and Induction of BRDNA New Officers (place TBA)
The January 14th meeting is centered upon successful individuals willing to assume a leadership position and be nominated for the Board . However, please note, the BRDNA will elect new officers in November 2015 meeting . If you are interested in serving as an officer or a Board Member please email Chair of the Nominating Committee, Carol Gordon, (carolgordon5920512@yahoo .com) by October 30th, 2015 . Please consider running for one of the positions listed below . Responsibilities related to these positions can be found on the BRDNA website: www .BRDNA .org and click on bylaws . Your involvement at the district level matters and unites nursing contributions .
President Elect (1 year term)Corresponding Secretary (2 year term)2 Board Member Positions (2 year term)Nominating Committee- 1 Chair, 2 members (2 year term)We hope then that many of you will nominate yourself or others for these positions .
You make a difference in accomplishing a major Mission of LSNA which is “To foster high standards for professional nursing practice for all registered nurses and advocate for quality healthcare for the citizens of Louisiana .”
Georgia Johnson, NEA-BC, CPHQPresident, NDNA
NDNA had a very successful House of Delegates with 100% attendance both days . Thank you to the following delegates – Sue DeLaune, Marilyn Cooksey, Lisa Sharp, Janice Augustine, Allison Maestri, Kristen Rattray, Georgia Johnson, Jeanette Commagere, and Janice Augustine . In addition, NDNA President, Georgia Johnson was elected as Secretary of LSNA .
N D N A m e m b e r s h i p continues to grow and attendance at meetings is improving . Our May 19th meeting included 4 new members and a RN guest . NDNA has gained 20 members this year . Door prize winner in May was Jill Breazeale, RN .
Newly elected officers were inducted at the May 19th meeting . Those newly elected to the Board were Marilyn Cooksey and Kirsten Rattray .Re-elected were Lisa Sharp-VP, MaryBeth Burkard-Treasurer, Sue DeLaune-Board . Continuing on the Board are Georgia Johnson-Pres ., Allison Maestri-Secretary, Terry Joseph-Parliamentarian/Historian, Willa Stewart, Janice Augustine, and Liz McHugh-Board of Directors .
In June, a special meeting of the Board was called to work on strategic planningfor the organization . Plans included new committees, membership initiatives, fund
raising, programming, public relations and community service .NDNA Annual Award Program will be held in Slidell at 6:30PM, Sept . 19th .
Slidell Memorial Hospital will host the event this year . Each year the Northshore District Nurses Association recognizes local Registered Nurses that are nominated for outstanding nursing care . Nominations may be submitted by a:
• StudentNursethatwantstorecognizeaninstructororstaffnurseasamentor• PatientforwhomtheRNhasprovidedexceptionalcare• FamilythatisthankfulforthecareprovidedtotheirlovedonebyaRN• PeerthatisgratefulforthecontributionofaRNco-worker• ManagerthatappreciatesthededicationofaRNemployee• FacilitythatwishestoacknowledgethecommitmenttoserviceofaRN
This year the format is changing to a more selective process that will acknowledge the ”Northshore Nurses Top 20 .”
Northshore DistrictNurses Association
L-R: Lisa Sharp, Jeanette Commagere, Georgia Johnson, Allison Maestri, Janice Augustine, Marilyn Cooksey,
Sue DeLaune, Front-Liz McHugh. Not pictured: Kristen Rattray
L-R: Rachel Williams, Ellie Lomzenski, Troy and Joann Peperone. Not pictured: Jill Breazeale.
L-R: Janice Augustine, Willa Stewart, Marilyn Cooksey, Sue DeLaune, Georgia Johnson, Allison Maestri, Lisa Sharp,
Liz McHugh, Front-Marybeth Burkard. Not pictured: Terry Joseph, Kristen Ratray.
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District NewsShreveport District Nurses Association54th Annual SDNA NURSE OF THE YEAR BANQUET
One hundred twenty nurses, family and friends attended the Nurse of the Year Banquet at Sam’s Town on May 12 . Darryl Rebouche, Visual Arts Coordinator for the Willis Knighton Health System, presided as Master of Ceremonies for the program, and Norlyn Hyde, President of LSNA, brought greetings from the state . Twenty nurses, chosen by their respective agencies, received an engraved plaque from SDNA President Susan Edwards . Those nurses honored and their agencies are as follows:
Major Christopher Shamblin, Field Grade OfficerCapt. Barbara McDonals, Company Grade Officer Barksdale AFB, 2nd Medical Group
Lenadia Cotton CHRISTUS - Coushatta
Sr. Saji Potteparambil CHRISTUS Health Shreveport - Bossier
Deanna Rambo Lifecare Hospital
Maxine JohnsonLeahAnn Young NSU College of Nursing
Angela Dison Overton Brooks VAMC Staff Nurse
Stephen Coleman Expanded Role Nurse
Shelly Bryant Priority Medical Staffing-Shreveport
Eunice Cernigliaro Shriners Hospital for Children
Summer Greer Specialists Hospital Shreveport
Shavonne Williams University Health– Shreveport, Inpatient Services
Shakira Davis Outpatient Services
Kelly Hicks Willis Knighton Health System, WK Medical Center
Lindsey Word WK South/Center for Women’s Health
Lafayette District Nurses AssociationIris Malone, DP, Speaks on Parish Nursing
Patricia A. La Brosse, APRN-BC
Dr . Iris Malone, FNP-BC, Coordinator of Congregational Health Services at Our Lady of Lourdes in Lafayette, presented a CNE entitled “Parish Nursing: Past, Present & Future” to those in attendance at a regular District IV meeting . The objectives of the program included: the initiation and history of Parish Nursing; a description of the Parish Nurse role; and exploring opportunities for Parish Nurses as a viable means of increasing access to health care . She presented results of a community needs survey describing the top five health issues in the Lafayette area: cardiovascular disease; cancer; obesity; diabetes; and mental illness, and pertinent data associated with each . She also included information from the Health People 2020 Report and community impact .
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Dr . Malone reviewed the history of Parish Nursing, and introduced the group to key concepts that form its foundation: body, mind and spirit, as well as the relationship of church and health which operationalizes as Faith Community Nursing (FCN) . “FCN is the specialized practice of professional nursing that focuses on the intentional care of the spirit as a part of the process of promoting holistic health and preventing or minimizing illness as a faith community” (ANA-HMA, 2005) . She identified and defined the six roles of a parish nurse: health counselor; trainer of volunteers; developer of support groups; integrator of mind, body, spirit; health advocate; and health educator .
Various models of Parish Nursing were presented as well as challenges inherent in the development of programs of this type . In closing, Dr . Malone discussed future prospects for new models, and their potential impact on local communities . The program was well-received and generated thought-provoking discussions through the entire hour .
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