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The official publication of the West Virginia Nurses Association
Volume 15 • No. 4November, December 2012, January 2013
“Nurses working together for a healthy West Virginia”Quarterly circulation approximately 35,000 to all RNs, LPNs, and Student Nurses in West Virginia.
Elizabeth Baldwin
President’s Message
Inside this Issue...President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1EIFFE Update from West Virginia State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities Glen B . Gainer, III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Legislative Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5APRN Update in West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . 5WV Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adult Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Nursing Leadership: Evidence Based Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8The Power of a Long White Line . . . . . . . . . . 9Teaming Up to Prevent Burnout . . . . . . . . . 10WVNA/ANA Membership Application . . . . . 11New & Returning Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
In the fall of the year I am prone to a personal appraisal of the hustle and bustle of spring and summer. This may be due to the fact that this is the first chance I have had to take a deep breath and reflect. Or to the instant realization that the time is once again upon us to undertake new tasks in preparation of new school years, new legislative elections and policy planning. Or even the void that is felt in restarting projects after the loss of close friends and coworkers that makes one stop and pause at the fragility and tenacity of life. As we all are aware in the nursing field one can not stop too long to feel sorrow and look behind without the risk of being buried in the amazement of the uncertainty of the world in which we live.
So to the past friends who have touched our lives and all the experiences that have made us whom
we are… I embrace you and I pause with a purpose of remembrance. I give thanks that I have been truly blessed with the knowledge and experience of my current positions. As we struggle through the trials of life some objectives go our way and some do not. But as one of my late great mentors once said “Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living” (Mother Jones), we are left to carry on the mission that has brought us to this time. And so we shall. I ask you, the West Virginia Nurses, to join me in the quest to unite the voice of all nurses and move our chosen profession forward together.
WVNA held a strategic planning meeting to redefine our mission and goal as:
WVNA–The Voice for All NursesEmpowering the Nursing Profession
VisionWVNA is about strengthening & empowering
the nursing profession through linking the diverse contributions of each nurse toward a brighter future for the health of W Virginians.
ValuesDiversity of NursingEmpowermentLeading ChangeAdvocacy for health of WVNursing knowledge, skill, and ability
Mission StatementThe mission of WVNA is to empower the diverse
voice of nurses in all settings toward unified focus of nursing knowledge, skill and ability to promote the health & well-being of all West Virginians, through education, legislation and health policy.
I challenge every nurse in West Virginia to join our vision and help West Virginia Nurses reach toward this mission by joining the united voice of all nurses, the West Virginia Nurses Association.
Your WVNA President, Beth Baldwin, PNP, BC
Last Name, First Name District Manchin, Joe US SenatorThorn, Sue US House of Representatives District 1Rahall, II, Nick US House of Representatives District 3Tomblin, Earl Ray GovernorTennant, Natalie Secretary of StateGainer II, Glen AuditorChafin, Letitia “Trish” Justice Supreme Court of AppealsDavis, Robin Jean Justice Supreme Court of AppealsYost, Jack State Senate District 1Kessler, Jeffrey State Senate District 2Boley, Donna State Senate District 3Bright, Michael “Mike” State Senate District 4Plymale, Robert “Bob” State Senate District 5Wills, Mark State Senate District 6
Last Name, First Name District Kirkendoll, Art State Senate District 7Hall, Daniel State Senate District 9Laird, William State Senate District 10Facemire, Doug State Senate District 12Prezioso Jr., Roman State Senate District 13Williams, Bob State Senate District 14Snyder, Herb State Senate District 16 Palumbo, Corey State Senate District 17Swartzmiller, Randy House of Delegates District 1Diserio, Phillip House of Delegates District 2Ferro, Mike House of Delegates District 4Phillips, Jo Boggess House of Delegates District 12Martin, Helen House of Delegates District 13
WV Nurses PAC is Proud to Present the 2012 Endorsements
2012 Endorsements continued on page 3
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Did you know that the leading edge of 77 million U.S baby boomers reached the age of 65 in 2011? By the year 2029 all “boomers” will have attained the age of 65. The average savings of a 50 year old is about $50,000. There is nothing more tragic than seeing a retiree lose their savings to an investment scam, and half of the complaints coming to my office are from West Virginia seniors. For this reason, it is very important for my office to distribute recent academic research on how aging affects vulnerability to elder investment fraud and financial exploitation.
Investment fraud can take many forms, including unsuitable investments, fraudulent offerings, unregistered products, unlicensed advisers/brokers or theft or misappropriation of funds. In West Virginia, The Elder Investment Fraud and Financial Exploitation Prevention Program (EIFFE) has been recently introduced as a free program to train medical professionals to identify and assist individuals at risk of investment fraud due to age-related changes in cognitive ability. This program is based on research done at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and funded by court actions, fines or penalties brought by state securities regulators through the non-profit Investor Protection Trust.
I am very pleased to announce that West Virginia State Senator Daniel Foster, M.D., a physician advisor at Charleston Area Medical Center and Clinical Professor of Surgery, WVU–Charleston, has agreed to join us to discuss the medical aspects of EIFFE. The education of medical professionals to look for the vulnerabilities of investment fraud during medical screenings will first focus on the goal of raising awareness about
EIFFE by providing information and resources to doctors and nurses. The second focus is the clinical assessment of vulnerable older adults.
Nurses can become the first line of defense for older individuals who may be victims of financial exploitation. One of the biggest benefits of the EIFFE program is that it offers instructions on ways to initiate a financial conversation with the patient, as well as how to listen for the red flags of financial abuse during triage.
Studies show that financial exploitation quietly drains billions from bank accounts every year. The most recent data available from the National Center on Elder Abuse shows that 30% of all substantiated abuse reported to adult protective service workers was financial in nature. The other issue is how few report these crimes. The U.S. Department of Justice states in, “Financial Crimes Against the Elderly,” that, “…there is widespread agreement that fraud in general is dramatically underreported.”
As State Auditor, the EIFFE program allows my office to partner with the West Virginia Nurses Association, the West Virginia Geriatric Education Center, and other groups to help regulate the securities industry in West Virginia.
The EIFFE Prevention Program will utilize Continuing Medical Education (CME) trainings to educate medical professionals who routinely see older Americans as part of their practice about elder investment fraud, how to recognize it in their patients and to whom to report suspected fraud. For more information about EIFFE or CME trainings contact the West Virginia State Auditor’s Office at 1-888-724-3982.
EIFFE Update from West Virginia State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities
Glen B. Gainer, III
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Last Name, First Name District Paxton, Brady House of Delegates District 13Craig, Kevin House of Delegates District 15Hornbuckle, Sean House of Delegates District 16Morgan, Jim House of Delegates District 16Reynolds, Doug House of Delegates District 17Stephens, Dale House of Delegates District 17Perdue, Don House of Delegates District 19Thompson, Rick House of Delegates District 19White, Harry Keith House of Delegates District 21Eldridge, Jeff House of Delegates District 22Stowers, Josh House of Delegates District 22Phillips Jr., Rupert “Rupie” House of Delegates District 24Goode Phillips, Linda House of Delegates District 25Ellington, Joe House of Delegates District 27Moye, Ricky House of Delegates District 29Wooton, William R. “Bill” House of Delegates District 30McKnight Jr., Clyde House of Delegates District 31Perry, Dave House of Delegates District 32Staggers, Margaret Anne House of Delegates District 32Boggs, Brent House of Delegates District 34Brown, Bonnie House of Delegates District 35Hatfield, Barbara “Bobbie” House of Delegates District 35Skaff, Doug Jr., House of Delegates District 35Guthrie, Nancy House of Delegates District 36Hunt, Mark House of Delegates District 36
Last Name, First Name District Wells, Danny House of Delegates District 36Poore, Meshea L. House of Delegates District 37Armstead, Tim House of Delegates District 40Canterbury, Raymond House of Delegates District 42Campbell, Denise L. House of Delegates District 43Hartman, Billy House of Delegates District 43Poling, Mary M. House of Delegates District 47Cann, Samuel “Sam” House of Delegates District 48Fragale, Ron House of Delegates District 48Iaquinta, Richard House of Delegates District 48Miley, Tim House of Delegates District 48Manypenny, Mike House of Delegates District 49Caputo, Mike House of Delegates District 50Longstreet, Linda House of Delegates District 50Manchin, Tim House of Delegates District 50Barill, Anthony P. “Tony” House of Delegates District 51Evans Fleischauer, Barbara House of Delegates District 51Marshall, Charlene House of Delegates District 51Smerka Jr., Billy House of Delegates District 51Williams, Larry House of Delegates District 52Shaver, Stan House of Delegates District 53Rowan, Ruth House of Delegates District 57Marshall, Donna House of Delegates District 63Lawrence, Tiffany House of Delegates District 65Skinner, Stephen House of Delegates District 67Farrell, Paul Circuit Judge District 6
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The priceless gifts we give to each other are not the gifts wrapped in fancy paper, but the gifts we give when we give of ourselves. It’s the love that we share, the comfort that we lend in times of need. It is the moments we spend together helping each other that matter the most. A hug, a kind word, a gentle smile and reassurance that everything will be OK… that’s what I will remember about L. Renee. It’s the gifts from the heart that matter the most and L. Renee gave more gifts from the heart than anyone I know…. and it’s those gifts that I’ll carry with me in fondest memory of L. Renee. It’s those little gifts of love that we leave behind that are so important … because they sink into the souls of those we love and keep our memory and our mission alive…. My prayers will be with L. Renee and all those who loved her.
L. Renee Adkins Green, 55 of Charleston was born June 19, 1957 in Oak Hill, WV and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 17, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Ray McKinley Adkins and Irene (Ford) Adkins.
Nightingale TributeShe is survived by her husband, Tony of
Charleston; children, Gerod of Aurora, CO and Makenzie of Charleston; sister, Laura (Ted) Talbert of Huntington; brother, Ray (Carrie) Adkins of Huntington; dogs, Pepper and Buddy; nieces and nephews JR (Ami) Romanowski of Charlotte, NC, Wendy (Rocky) Mason of Lexington, KY, Cara Romanowski, Brian Adkins and Edie Adkins all of Huntington.
L. Renee was a graduate of Nutall High School, WVU School of Nursing and CAMC School of Anesthesia. She was a Registered Professional Nurse and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. She was active in the WV Nurses Association. She dedicated the past several years of her life to establishing a monitoring and recovery program for WV nurses and was instrumental in the founding of WV Medical Professionals Health Program.
She was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek. L. Renee loved her family, had many caring friends and was always willing to lend a hand. She was a very giving person with a beautiful smile.
WVNA would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the family of L. Renee Green. L. Renee was a member of WVNA. She was active in Unity Day as a Legislative Leader, help found the Nurse Support Groups for nurses in need and was instrumental in assisting with legislation that mirrored the Medical Professional Health Program for nurses.
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• Master of Science in Nursing from WVWC (25 hours) and a Certificate of Endorsement for Psychiatric Mental Health NURSE PRACTITIONER from Shenandoah University (26 hours.) Graduates are eligible to sit for the ANCC PMHNP exams.
• WVWC offers a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education. Graduates of this concentration are eligible to sit for the Nurse Educator Certification Examination sponsored by the National League for Nursing (NLN.)
• WVWC offers a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Administration. Graduates of this concentration are eligible to sit for the national certification examination as a Nurse Executive sponsored by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC.)
www.wvwc.edu/academics/gradprogramsThe West Virginia Wesleyan Master of Science in Nursing program is fully
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support courses in addition to required nursing courses • TheschooloffersanacceleratedBSNforstudents who already have most of the support courses completed. The accelerated program allows the student to complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing in one academic year. The course of study begins in August and the student can graduate in May.
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With all the changes to ANA’s bylaws WVNA members were invited to President Beth Baldwin’s home for a weekend retreat to do some serious work. We gathered in Grafton armed with papers, computers, bylaws, charts, documents, food, bathing suits and… What’s that you say? Bathing suits? Well yes bathing suits. See Beth has a pool and we couldn’t visit without a dip. In fact we were able to completely revise our WVN PAC questionnaire, PAC rules and a few other needed items while setting in the pool. Proof you say? Well alright. The photo below shows that it is not all work with papers and we can have a little fun together. Thinking about joining us? There’s always room in the pool for nurses who want to become involved.
While there we did some strategic planning, away from the pool. WVNA is moving forward with new vision statement, mission and goals. We also identified areas that WVNA can aid the profession of nursing moving forward with the Affordable Healthcare Act.
WVNA–The Voice for All NursesEmpowering the Nursing Profession
VisionWVNA is about strengthening & empowering the nursing profession through
linking the diverse contributions of each nurse toward a brighter future for the health of West Virginians.Values
Diversity of Nursing EmpowermentLeading Change Advocacy for health of WVNursing knowledge Skill & Ability
Mission StatementThe mission of WVNA is to empower the diverse voice of nurses in all
settings toward unified focus of nursing knowledge, skill and ability to promote the health & well-being of all West Virginians, through education, legislation and health policy.Goals: 2012-2013 (established 8/25/2012)
Mission: Strengthening the Profession through educationConcern: We see the need for an educational campaign for nurses,
legislators & publicWhat is nursing? How does nursing improve health outcomes?Strengthen & collaborate with diversity of nursing by working with
current efforts Goal: Support the Center for Nursing IOM initiative by participating.
Mission: Strengthening the Profession through participation in the political process. Bring Together the Diversity of Nursing
Concern: Increasing leadership in nursing and WVNAThere is a need for more active legislative leaders in each district
(statewide)–currently 18 trained Legislative LeadersGoal: Double the number of active & trained Legislative Leaders to 36
Mission: Bring Together the Diversity of Nursing & Strengthen the Profession
Concern: We recognize a need to increase diverse membership in WVNAGoal: Double Membership by recruiting nursing leaders in all areas of the
State as members of WVNA, by identifying target groups, identifying the leaders in those groups, extend personal invitation by current members.
Mission: Bring Together the Diversity of Nursing & Strengthen the Profession
Concern: Need for increased staffing to build the Association and inspire active membership & leadership in healthcare
Goal: Locate & apply for grant funding for preventing chronic illness through health promotion and wellness initiatives that can bring diverse nurses together around common goal.
Ongoing Initiatives & Activities of the Association:PAC–Endorsement of candidates, plan Unity Day reception HP&L–Develop legislative agenda, make lobbyist recommendations Unity Day–Plan and implement program on February 13, 2013 Communication–WV Nurse, Website development, News Blasts Bylaws–Revision Education–Approver Unit–recruits and trains approvers, increase
applicationsNomination–Recruit a nomination committee to vet a slate for upcoming
Elections Congresses–Invite nursing organizations into WVNA, Invite Student
Nurse Assn Reps to attend board meetings & conference calls
WVNA Board Retreat
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Pediatric/Family Health Nursing Faculty
The Associate of Science in Nursing Program at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in Martinsburg, West Virginia is seeking a Pediatric/Family Health Nurse to provide classroom and clinical instruction in a variety of clinical settings. Other faculty responsibilities include but are not limited to evaluating student performances according to curriculum guidelines, advising students, as well as support of the nursing department and general college activities.
Master’s degree in Nursing and at least five years acute care pediatric and/or obstetrical nursing experience is required. Experience teaching in a professional nursing program is preferred. An unencumbered license or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in WV is required.
For more information, please contact Nursing Director Betty Rini at 304-260-4380, ext. 2361 or
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Tenure track position with experience teaching in both Medical-Surgical and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing is preferred. All nursing faculty are expected to fulfill college faculty and Department of Nursing expectations to stay current in one’s field, continue
professional growth, collaborate in committee work and strive for excellence in teaching.
Minimum Qualifications:PhD, EdD, DNP, or DNSc with a concentration in Nursing required,
preferably in a defined clinical specialty area. Doctorate required as well as two years of experience in nursing. Teaching experience desired.
Duties and Responsibilities: Please visit www.ab.edu/jobopportunities for a complete list.
How to Apply: Interested applicants may email their curriculum vitae with cover letter
and the names and contact information of three references to [email protected] or mail to:
Alderson-Broaddus College, ATTN: Human Resources–Nursing/Med-Surg and Psy/Med, 101 College Hill Drive, Box 2004, Philippi, WV 26416
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Legislative UpdateSouthern Legislative
Conference This year WVNA was asked to be the health
provider for the 2012 Southern Legislative Conference which is the largest of four regional legislative groups operating under The Council of State Governments and comprises the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. Speaker of the House Richard Thompson who is also the outgoing Chair of the Southern Legislative Conference thanked us for our part in making the 66th Annual Meeting a resounding success. He stated “I have heard nothing but compliments from each of the participants. This would not have come together without your assistance.”
The WVNA members who helped as volunteers were available for emergency nursing care for the entire conference and assisted with the hospitality room. Our nurses ranged from doctorate to associate degree, staff nurses to CRNAs and from civilian to retired colonel. Many thanks should go out to the host committee for providing the bandages, wraps, and ibuprofen and to Cabell Emergency Squad for loaning their defibrillator. Holly, the Capitol nurse, was very helpful in resupplying our reserves when we ran low. Happily there were no serious accidents or medical crisis for our nurses to report.
On the last day members were invited to a banquet to dine and be entertained by Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. And entertained we were. He put on a wonderful show, serenaded all with his golden voice and delighted with his quick wit. In all it was very good ending to 4 days of staffing the conference.
Jennifer and Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr.,Pauline Shaver, Ruth Blevins, Aila Accad,
and Jan Gentry
Angy and Lori, our nurse lobbyists.
In preparation for the interim legislative subcommittee “A” joint health meeting held September 11, 2012 in Charleston.
APRN Removal of Practice Barriers Purpose: Removal of unnecessary and
anticompetitive barriers to quality and readily accessible healthcare through eliminating unsubstantiated policy restrictions on the practices of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs):
An Overview: Proposed changes aim to improve health care of WV citizens by making patient-centered health care more accessible and affordable by reducing duplication of services, unnecessary paperwork, regulatory burden, and align health care services with federal regulations, national scope of practice statements, and national regulatory trends.
The Current Law: The current law, while allowing APRNs to practice, also creates unnecessary burdens on patients, physicians, APRNs, and the state of WV thru:
• Loss of autonomy: Autonomous practice iswithin the recognized APRN scope of practice. Masters or doctoral degrees are currently required for APRN entry to practice and national certification. Many states already recognize APRNs as autonomous professionals. However, in WV this independent autonomy is not supported by policy.
• Thecollaborativeagreement:TheexistingWVlaw requires each nurse practitioner and nurse-midwife to maintain a written collaborative agreement with a physician in order to write prescriptions. Even so, the physician is not responsible for prescribing practice, does not supervise the APRN, and is not responsible for the APRN’s patients. Therefore, this is an illogical and unnecessary burden on the health care system.
• Restricted drug classes: WV’s Current lawrestricts the kind and amount of medications the APRN can prescribe. For example, pain medications, rheumatoid arthritis therapy, and endocrine treatments which are common primary care prescriptive interventions for APRNs, are restricted. Close monitoring of these conditions and medications are very favorable to the role of APRN care.
Benefits for Patients: It will improve access to health care services.
• No extra unnecessary appointments withphysicians for refill.
• More appointments available; will makeworkdays more efficient.
• Increasedefficiencywill fill inthegapsof thecurrent primary care shortage.
• Patientwillhavegreateroptionsoftheirhealthcare provider types.
• Reduction in the unnecessary burden of thepresent law will reduce the overall cost of health care–a savings that will be passed on to all WV citizens.
For APRNs: APRNs will be better utilized in the health care workforce.
• APRNs will be able to more efficient andeffectively mental health, primary care problems such as depression, addiction, and anxiety.
• Patientswillbeabletoreceiveefficient,holisticcare from one provider.
• Jobs will be created for citizen in a welleducated and respected field from within our own state. (APRNs trained in WV stay in WV)
For Physicians:
Financial benefits• Decreasedpaperworktranslatestomoretime,
which equals more income.• Decreased unnecessary, duplicative patient
visits.• Increased profit from more efficient use of
APRN colleagues.
Legal benefits• The bill will reduce the misunderstanding of
an implied vicarious liability since there will no longer be a collaborative agreement which in turn could potentially reduce the cost of medical malpractice insurances.
• Reduce the financial cost of medicalmalpractice and difficulty obtaining coverage to physicians that choose to collaborate with APRNs.
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INSTRUCTOR/COORDINATOR–NURSING PROGRAMFull-time Ten-Month Term Faculty with Benefits
Position: Supervises program faculty and provides program development, coordination and reporting. Reports to the Chair Allied Health and Nursing. Requires: Masters Degree in Nursing; five years professional nursing experience required. Two years teaching in a community college associate degree nursing program preferred. Current registered professional nurse in the State of West Virginia is required. Must demonstrate a willingness to develop and teach courses online and use alternative delivery modes.
Submit application, cover letter, resume, and transcript copies to:
Human ResourcesSouthern West Virginia Community and Technical College
P. O. Box 2900, Mt. Gay, WV 25637 Call 304-896-7441, or e-mail to [email protected]
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Nursing regulation is an aspect of nursing that is not easily understood until you are involved in it. There are over 29,000 registered professional nurses (RN) in West Virginia. The majority of nurses in the state interact with the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses (Board) office once a year for the license renewal or more often if there is a name or address change, or a question to ask. A smaller number of nurses are reviewed by the Board as a result of a complaint filed against the license. Of those complaints, the majority relate to substance abuse or misuse. In these cases, when a violation of the law is determined to exist, the Board attempts to resolve the issue by way of a Consent Agreement or an agreement between the licensee and the Board which includes specific restrictions on the practice and requirements to assure the Board that the nurse is safe to practice. In the case of substance abuse and addiction, and some mental health conditions, the Board requires ongoing counseling with reports from the counselor being submitted to the Board, reports from employers, attendance at support meetings, and drug screening. This monitoring helps assure the Board that the nurse is safe for practice and helps the nurse in moving forward in managing the disease of addiction. The Board has been doing this for over 30 years.
During the 2012 Legislative Session, Senate Bill 379 was passed permitting the Board to establish a non-disciplinary program for the RN who has a substance use disorder and/or qualifying mental health condition that may affect the ability to practice nursing. The law also permits the Board to contract with an outside agency to manage the program. In moving forward with this important work, the Board has established West Virginia Restore (WV Restore), a monitoring and recovery program for nurses, in order to assure patient safety while the nurse is healing. As the name expresses, the goal is to help restore a nurse to a state of wellness.
You may have noticed the proposed fee increase to license renewals that has been in the Board’s news magazine for the past two issues. The increase is for $30.00. Of that amount $15.00 will be for Board operations and the other $15.00 will be to fund the full implementation of this program. Until the fee increase is obtained, this program will be housed within the Board office and portions of the program that can be supported with current funding will be implemented.
Nurses will participate in WV Restore because of a variety of problems that may affect the ability to practice nursing safely. Some nurses participate because of chemical dependency (drug and alcohol) problems. Others are referred because of psychological conditions. A nurse may contact WV Restore themselves (Self-Report), an employer may contact the Board to refer a nurse, or the Board may refer a nurse to the program as a result of a complaint being filed.
Nurses who participate in the WV Restore are required to stop the practice of nursing immediately until such time as WV Restore is assured they are able to safely practice nursing, thereby protecting the public from unsafe practitioners.
To learn more about the program please call 304-932-7675, write WV Restore, PO Box 11626, Charleston, WV 25339, or visit www.wvrnboard.com
Part of the WV Restore program will include attendance at Facilitated Peer Support Groups. The Board is working toward establishing WV Restore Peer Support Groups across the State for program participants to attend. This additional support has been found to be very helpful in the nurse’s successful recovery. The requirements for a Facilitator are provided below. If you are interested in this role and want to contribute in this way, please review the requirements below and if interested, contact WV Restore at the address above.
A Peer Group Facilitator will possess an active West Virginia certification or license or has been credentialed as follows:
Ph.D. (Psychologist) CAP (Certified Addiction Professional) LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) CMHP (Certified Mental Health Professional) LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist) CAS (Certified Addiction Specialist) CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor) SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) A.R.N.P. (Advanced Registered Nurse
Practitioner) R.N. Other (please describe): ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
In addition, Facilitator agrees to maintain such licensure or credentialing throughout the term of this Agreement and to notify WV Restore within 7 days of any change in the Facilitator’s professional status. Facilitator must agree to notify WV Restore by the end of the following business day if he or she is arrested, charged with any crime or violation of the Facilitator’s professional license(s) or certification(s), or has been or is being investigated by any person or entity for any reason.
The Facilitator will be required to sign a contract with WV Restore agreeing to meet certain requirements. These include but are not limited to maintain confidentiality and the following other provisions:
Drug or Alcohol Testing. Facilitator agrees that, at WV Restore’s discretion, Facilitator will take a drug or alcohol test at any time at Facilitator’s expense.
Indemnification. Facilitator agrees to carry professional malpractice insurance covering his or her acts or omissions as a monitoring group facilitator with minimum liability coverage of $300,000 per incident or occurrence. Facilitator agrees to provide WV Restore with proof of such insurance and to notify WV Restore immediately of any changes to such coverage. Facilitator shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WV Restore from any claim, demand, loss, liability, damage or expense arising from Facilitator’s work or performance under this Agreement or otherwise as WV Restore group facilitator. To that end, Facilitator also hereby releases and discharges WV Restore from any liability whatsoever related in any way to WV Restore’s acts or omissions with respect to the participants or Facilitator.
No Employment Relationship. Facilitator is not an employee, servant, agent, partner, or joint venture of WV Restore. Facilitator is not entitled to receive any compensation or benefits from WV Restore. WV Restore does not set the amount of the Facilitator’s charges nor is WV Restore responsible for the collection of such charges. In no event will WV Restore be responsible for a group participant’s failure to pay a Facilitator. Any fees charged or
collected from participants shall, at all times, remain the responsibility of the Facilitator.
Group LocationWV Restore requires that all group meetings be
held in “safe” environment rather than in an isolated area. Facilitators must be mindful of the “best” space to hold group meetings. Hospitals, churches, clubhouses, counseling centers are all feasible options. Should an emergency happen; it is critical to be able to access help immediately.
Financial ConsiderationsWV Restore encourages Nurse Support Group
Facilitators to charge a reasonable weekly fee for the Nurse Support Group, keeping in mind this is a support group, not a therapy group. Remember, Nurse Support Group Facilitators will be completing quarterly progress reports on-line for all of their group participants. The usual fee is $5 to $15 weekly, with the fee waived or reduced for anyone not working in nursing. In the event you are uncomfortable regarding charging for your services as the Nurse Support Group Facilitator, you may consider establishing a fund, using the monies to send you or a deserving member to a yearly Conference related to this area of health care. Many Facilitators collect a set fee on a monthly basis in advance, with no refund for absences.
Required Quarterly Paper WorkQuarterly progress evaluations are to be completed
by the Nurse Support Group Facilitator on all active WV Restore participants. Facilitators must have access to a computer and internet service to complete all quarterly reports on-line.
Deadline due dates for all paperwork are individualized for each nurse. This assists in timely processing of the large amounts of paper work arriving in the WV Restore office. It is suggested that each Nurse Support Group Facilitator devise a plan to address timely completion of the required paper work that would allow adequate time for the nurse to submit such to WV Restore. This plan would allow for a system that works for you. It is acceptable for the paper work to arrive early in the WV Restore office. You may “stagger” your completion of the evaluation in any manner that allows for deadline date arrival at WV Restore.
Nurse Support Group Co-FacilitatorsWV Restore encourages co-facilitation of all Nurse
Support Groups. A Co-Facilitator assists the Nurse Support Group Facilitator in:
Support Group processCovering during absences RPNModeling recovery-supportive behaviorsCompleting required paper work
All Co-Facilitators must be approved by WV Restore; sign a Facilitator Agreement and attend annual trainings.
WV Restore participants may be considered for a Co-Facilitation role after successful WV Restore completion, but will not be considered as a Facilitator until able to demonstrate 1-2 years of sustained recovery after WV Restore or similar program completion.
Nurse Support Group SizeThe most effective Nurse Support Group size
has been noted to be no greater than eight (8) to ten (10) participants, or no less than four (4) to five (5) participants. WV Restore has the capability to combine Nurse Support Groups in the event the referrals from a particular area do not support more than one (1) Nurse Support Group. In the event the Nurse Support Group has grown too large, alternative measures will be investigated including requesting the Nurse Support Group Facilitator to have additional groups, attempt to add another Facilitator and Nurse Support Group in the area, or utilize the Co-Facilitator in a more direct role. IPN suggest that any Nurse Support Group that has more than ten (10) WV Restore participants, have a Co-Facilitator.
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by Ruth Walsh, RN, CPM
Basic Disaster Birth Support (BDBS) prepares ordinary citizens to help women give birth in-place–that is, when she cannot or should not go to a hospital. BDBS teaches people about physiologic birth, and how to “do no harm.” The primary goal of BDBS is to prevent injury to baby or mother from interference with birth due to a lack of understanding of the normal birth process.
Usual preparation for emergency birth does not tell attendants how to work with a woman through labor. In an actual disaster, transferring to a hospital may not be a safe option. During a pandemic, pregnant women should stay away from hospitals where there are infected people. Who can help women give birth in-place? All medical personnel will be deployed to care for the critically ill. Many of them, too, will get sick. The system will be over extended. For evacuation scenarios, it may be impossible to transport a laboring woman to a hospital. First responders predict that phone systems will be useless in a truly massive disaster or evacuation because of overload, so there may be no reliable communication.
We need a plan to deal with births that may happen anywhere, any time. In times of disaster, a laboring mother may depend on the help of the people around her, like someone trained in CPR on the scene
of cardiac arrest. Health care professionals will already be responding to the disaster in their existing roles. This project proposes that BDBS be taught to as many people as have been taught CPR so that in any disaster, a BDBS trained neighbor or friend may be able to help a woman in labor.
Basic Disaster Birth Support works for every type of disaster, large or small. BDBS trains people to safely support mothers during physiologic birth. BDBS will train people how not to get in the way of normal birth, and how not to actually cause problems during normal birth. For more information, or to schedule BDBS training in your community, please contact Ruth Walsh at 304-462-5617.
Training to Assist Birth In-Place During a Disaster
The Art of Assessment:Breathing Life into Bedside Analysis
Nov. 1-2, 2012 (attend one or both days)Featured Presenter: Debra Townsend, RN
CEO–President Concepts of Care, Inc.International Center for Compassionate Care
Location: Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center Auditorium
3110 MacCorkle Ave. SE–Charleston, WV8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (registration at 7:30 a.m.)
To register call (304) 388-9960, online at camcinsitute.org, or e-mail [email protected]
CAMC Credit Fee $5; Non-CAMC Fee: One day $45; Both days $75
Nursing CE will be granted for both individual days.Sponsored by the CAMC Health Education and Research Institute and CAMC’s Department of
NursingDAY 1: The Art of Assessment. This is unlike any
assessment course you will experience! Learn practical, positive, polished techniques that will allow
you to focus on cardiac, pulmonary, GI & neuro variables.
DAY 2: Neuro assessment for the non-neuro nurse. Erase the fear, ease your neuro stress, and take an
unforgettable journey into the world of neuro assessment.
TWO RESPECTED HOSPITALS. UNLIMITED NURSING OPPORTUNITIES.
Thomas Memorial Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital are prepared to take your nursing skills to the next level. Our hospitals are two of the most progressive in the region and are growing at an unprecedented rate.
Conveniently located in downtown Charleston, Saint Francis Hospital has provided compassionate, faith-based healthcare since 1913.
Thomas Hospital’s Clinical Pavilion features new, all private rooms with a compassionate, caring staff who are the true heart and spirit of our hospital.
We have career opportunities in many specialties, including Pulmonary, Med Surg, Orthopedic and Cardiac/Telemetry.
Confirmed by our many long-term employees, both hospitals are highly regarded for our strong corporate culture, committed to not only patients, but employees as well.
Please apply online at thomaswv.org or stfrancishospital.com.
Thomas Memorial Hospital Saint Francis Hospital304.766.3631 304.347.6698thomaswv .org stfrancishospital .com
Thomas Health Systemis an equal opportunity employer.
Cabell Huntington Hospital is a not-for-profit, regional referral center. Located in Huntington, West Virginia, Cabell Huntington cares for patients from more than 29 counties throughout West Virginia, eastern Kentucky and southern Ohio.
Nurse Manager – OncologyFull Time
We are searching for a top tier, experienced Nurse Manager to lead our Inpatient Oncology team.
Our candidate will champion the efforts to serve our patients better than anyone else in the industry.
We are entertaining candidates with a MSN, MBA or MHA (or at least five years of Nurse Manager or Oncology experience) and a minimum of three years of learned skills in inpatient Oncology care. We apologize but without this valuable gained knowledge, your application will not be considered.
Registered Nurse – Cath LabFull Time
The Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Professional Nurse is accountable for using the nursing process, delegating Cardiac Cath Lab patient care tasks, supervision of other Cardiac Cath Lab patient care staff, coordinating the care of patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab, and consulting with other members of the health care team when indicated.
Job Requirements:ASN/RN degree required, BSN preferred, current West Virginia nursing license required, two or
more years of direct position related experience required and five or more years of position related experience preferred.
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PEDIATRIC CLINICAL FACULTY POSITION VACANCY(Charleston area) ~ Part-time
Spring Semester Starting January 2013
West Virginia University at Parkersburg seeks applications for a pediatric clinical adjunct instructor for the Associate Degree Nursing Program. This position involves one twelve hour clinical day per week supervising students during their pediatric clinical rotation in Charleston, WV.
Qualifications include a master’s degree in Nursing from a recognized, regionally accredited college or university or willingness to enroll in a Master’s program and a minimum of two years of professional nursing experience. West Virginia RN licensure or eligibility for such licensure is required. Experience in pediatric medical-surgical nursing is desired.
For more information, you may call our Health Sciences Division at 304-424-8300. To apply, send a letter describing how your qualifications meet our requirements; submit an Employment Application Packet and an unofficial copy of college transcripts to:
Director of Human ResourcesWVU at Parkersburg300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
Employment Application Packet is available at www.wvup.edu/humanresources/, from the Human Resource Office or by calling (304) 424-8290 or (304) 424-8212.
Information about West Virginia University at Parkersburg is available at www.wvup.edu.
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November 5-9, 2012West Virginia University
Evansdale CampusNRCCE Conference Services
Room 125 A-B385 Evansdale Dr.
Morgantown, West Virginia 26506
Sponsored by:West Virginia University Hospitals
Facilitator:
Linda Ledray, RN, SANE-A, PHD, FANN
Dr. Linda E. Ledray is the founder and director of the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Sexual Assault Resource Service (SARS), one of the first Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) programs, which she developed in 1977. SARS provides competent forensic-medical services to sexual assault survivors at seven hospital sites in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
She has personally assisted with the implementation and development of SANE pro-grams across the U.S. and in numerous other countries. Dr. Ledray convened the first meeting of SANEs in Minneapolis in 1992, which resulted in the founding of the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN). She is on the IAFN Certification Board and is an Editorial Board member for the Journal of Forensic Nursing, the official journal of the IAFN.
Dr. Ledray received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and a Master’s Degree in Community/Mental Health Nursing, both from the University of Washington. She earned a Master’s Degree in Psychology and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Personality Research from the University of Minnesota.
For more information please contact: Margaret Denny [email protected]
or Bonnie Fields [email protected] the WV Foundation for Rape Information
and Services’ website at www.fris.org for additional information on forensic medical examinations, SANEs and sexual assault.
Adult Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Training
Nursing Leadership: Evidence Based
PracticeAila Accad, RN, MSN,
“Experience teaches me that nursing and medicine must never be mixed up. It spoils both…”
~Florence Nightingale.
In my mind, the term “evidenced-based practice” is not clearly defined. There are questions to be answered about what this term means and much needed dialogue in the nursing profession before we comply with some notion of what this means without thinking it through.
I think there are questions to be asked about a term that is thrown around like everyone already understands and agrees on its meaning. Perhaps this is a discussion in which nurses might engage their nurse managers as institutions promote more “evidence based practice.” Magnet criteria include dialogue and consensus building in nursing practice decisions. Perhaps this is a key variable in those institutions experiencing improved outcomes.
A few questions to ponder:Are we basing nursing evidence on medical
research or nursing research? Is nursing practice based in a nursing model? Does the team in a particular institution discuss and agree upon the studies they will implement in practice or does each practitioner decide which studies they deem most credible? Is nursing in a particular work environment based in one nursing model, does each nurse practice from a personal model or is this even discussed? Is nursing education in a school of nursing based in a nursing model?
The BSN program from which I graduated was based on Margaret Newman’s Model focusing on nurse-person interaction. When I graduated from WVU School of Nursing’s masters program the research for my thesis was a qualitative (phenomenological) study based in a combination of Martha Roger’s “Unitary Human Being” model and Rosemarie Rizzo Parse’s model using the “Lived Experience.”
It seems to me that if we are basing and articulating nursing practice in nursing evidence, more nurses would be at the bedside and administrative clerks would be monitoring and overseeing record-keeping accuracy as well as document transcription and transfer, which seem to consume nurse time in non-direct nursing functions. The evidence of the cost effectiveness of this idea could make a big difference in patient outcomes.
Nursing is a distinct healthcare profession from medicine. This is the time for nursing leadership in nursing practice and education to reclaim the foundations of this profession. It is the time to articulate the importance of whole person-environment nursing observation, assessment, decision-making and evaluation producing the queries for nursing research (evidence) based in nursing theory to further guide nursing practice.
When Nightingale introduced nursing into hospital-based care, it was evident that more people got well. It was not the introduction of more physicians or medical practice that produced the improved outcomes. With all the advancements in medicine and medical technology, our overall health indicators in the U.S, are declining. The IOM and ACA are begging for nursing to step up and provide the whole person perspective including case management and person-family education required for better outcomes.
It is evident to me, based upon the national trends and numbers, that Nursing must step out from under the medical model (perspective) and reclaim the foundations of evidence upon which Nightingale’s observations (research) created this profession.
Aila Accad, RN, MSN is an award-winning international speaker, bestselling author and certified well-being coach who specializing in quick ways to release stress and empower nurses to lead. A member of the National Speakers Association, she is a popular keynote speaker and radio and television guest. Her bestselling book “34 Instant Stress-Busters, Quick tips to de-stress fast with no extra time or money” is available at www.stressbustersbook.com Sign up for De-Stress Tips & News at www.ailaspeaks.com and receive a gift, “Ten Instant Stress Busters” e-book.
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304-345-1400MORGANTOWN
304-291-2702
Elizabeth S. Lawton, RN, BSN, JDRepresenting Nurses before the West Virginia
Board of Nursing & in Medical Malpractice cases.
Pediatric GI Nurse PractitionerWVU Physicians of Charleston in West Virginia is recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner for the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Gastroenterology. The position will be clinical and includes assessing, treating and teaching patients and their families. Successful completion of an accredited, university-affiliated practitioner program is required. Competitive salary and benefits. Please apply to WVU Physicians of Charleston, Human Resources Department, 3110 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E., Charleston, WV 25304, Attn: Human Resources. Fax resume to: (304) 347-1328 or email to [email protected].
Pediatrics
LPNs & RNsPrestera Center is seeking
Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses. Positions require valid WV license. Experience in
mental health/addictions environment preferred. Full-time positions include excellent benefits with H/V/D,
paid annual/holiday/sick leave, 401(k). Resumes will only be accepted with an official
Prestera Center application. Visit our website at www.prestera.org/jobs to view
current openings and apply online.
PRESTERA CENTEREOE/AA
Stay at home with distance options available in some areas of WV
www.shenandoahgraduatenursing.com“Midwifery Initiative”
540-678-4382 or [email protected].
The Endorsement in Nurse-Midwifery is provided through Shenandoah University’s Nurse-Midwifery program which is fully accredited by ACME (www.midwife.org/accreditation).
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EDUCATION in WEST VIRGINIA
Enroll in Marshall University’s Graduate Nursing Program and become a midwife through Shenandoah University’s accredited Nurse-Midwifery Program.
Tired of air pollution, traffic jams, crowds, and crime? Then Garrett County is for YOU. Garrett County Memorial Hospital is nestled in the scenic mountains of beautiful western Maryland. Live and work in a mountain playground with good schools, low crime and a stable economy. GCMH is located just minutes away from Deep Creek Lake, Wisp Ski Resort, and numerous state parks. Enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, skiing (water and snow), swimming, snowshoeing, mountain biking, etc. At Garrett County Memorial Hospital, our motto is “We’re Here for Each Other.” This exemplifies the atmosphere of caring, commitment, respect and professionalism that is felt throughout the hospital.
Now hiring for full-time Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency Department
Garrett County Memorial Hospital Human Resources Department
251 North Fourth St., Oakland, MD 21550FAX: 301-533-4328
Visit our website at: www.gcmh.com to access an online application. EOE H/V/M/F
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Aila Accad, RN, MSN
“...It is impossible indeed to live in isolation: we are dependent upon others for the supply of all our wants, and others upon us... For, to make progress possible, we must make this inter-dependence a source of good; not a means of standing still.”
~Florence Nightingale
Nightingale would be proud of the nearly 1000 WV Nurses who came together to make a difference in improving the healthcare of all West Virginians on Nurse Unity Day 2012. The long white line of nurses marching to fill the galleries of the House and Senate that day inspired delegates and senators to listen to nurses concerns and take positive action on four bills nurses proposed to improve access and quality of care. That’s powerful advocacy in action!
As Barbara Dossey, leading author on Nightingale (Florence Nightingale: Mystic, Visionary, Healer. 2000, Springhouse) notes, “Nightingale, the master networker, would want us always to know who is in charge, who our representatives and senators are. She would ask us to educate and inform them through research findings, so that they can develop legislation for health care reform that makes sense.” This is one of the primary purposes and goals of WVNA.
On Unity Day, student nurses at every level of education shared excellent poster presentations with legislators and the public on the first floor of the Capitol Rotunda to educate them on the professional roles of nursing. We are kicking it up a notch on Unity Day 2013, when those presentations will be delivered in the hall outside the main chambers and around “The Well” where lobbyists and legislators gather to discuss current legislative issues.
While Unity Day delivers an essential and powerful message about the passion of the 1 in 43 West Virginians who are nurses, WVNA continues to use the momentum created on that day to follow through on the WVNA Health Policy and Legislative Agenda throughout the year.
One of the bills that passed last session was a national consensus definition for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. The diversity of nursing was celebrated as nursing leaders in Primary Care, Midwifery, Certified Specialty Nurses, Nurse Anesthetists and Nurse Educators came together to craft a unified bill to present to the legislature. Thanks to a coordinated effort of specialty nursing groups together with our WVNA Legislative Leaders and lobbyists and the power of the Long White Line, West Virginia became one of the first states in the nation to implement this initiative. The next step in this process is to remove the signed collaborative agreement requirements that call for another profession (medicine) to oversee nursing practice. This is why WVNA leaders provided evidence to
the Joint Committee on Health during an interim session hearing in September on the importance of nursing autonomy for greater access to care in rural communities.
This is not the only issue important to our diverse membership. With hospital cutbacks and reorganizations, staff nurses must have advocacy support for adequate staffing. WVNA and member, nurse delegate Bobbie Hatfield, are working together to create a bill that can pass the legislature this year to support adequate staffing determined by nurses. And, we will also continue to advocate for safer School Nurse to student ratios.
You can be a leader in improving WV Healthcare!
It is not only important for nurses to be politically involved at this time of great change in the healthcare system ~ it is critical!
• First, be a member of WVNA, the Voice forAll Nurses, as well as a member of your appropriate specialty nursing organization. Your membership supports year-round lobbying efforts on your behalf as well as CE approvers, participation on powerful boards charged with implementing health reform and more.
• If you can, participate in an area you arepassionate about. WVNA is only as strong as its active members. We have amazing nursing leaders, who are ready to mentor you into advanced leadership in the legislature and in the community. You can become a Legislative Leader who is trained to advocate with local legislators, help plan and organize educational events like Unity Day, inspire nurses and the public through communication vehicles as the WVNurse or our various online venues, be a speaker to student nurse groups to inspire the next generation of nurses to professionalism and health advocacy, serve as a nurse representative on various community advisory boards or bring your own ideas to the table.
• Let your voice be heard. Write an article forthe WVNurse on your area of expertise or a nursing issue about which you feel strongly.
• Enjoy camaraderie and colleagueship withnurses who represent the rich diversity of this powerful healing profession.
• Come to Unity Day February 13, 2013 andbe part of the powerful Long White Line that makes history once again in the WV Legislature! Watch for e-news blasts that provide more information on creating a Poster Presentation and Legislative Leader Training.
I look forward to having the privilege of walking by your side in that Long White Line up the Capitol
steps with our nursing colleagues and students, filling the legislative galleries to overflowing and making a powerful stand for a Healthy West Virginia in 2013! Our patients deserve nothing less.
Become a member of WVNA today!
Aila Accad, RN, MSN, 2nd vice president of WVNA, is an award-winning professional nursing speaker, best selling author and certified well-being coach, who presents innovative Nurse De-Stress & Leadership Programs. As an innovator and futurist, she is a popular keynote speaker and radio and television guest Learn more or contact her at: www.ailaspeaks.com where you can sign up for her complimentary De-Stress Tips & News and “Ten Instant Stress Busters” e-book.
The Power of a Long White Line
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PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS
Diamond Healthcare Corporation, a national behavioral health management company, is recruiting experienced PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS for openings in the following locations:
Princeton, WVWilliamsburg, VA
These positions require an MSN with clinical specialty in Psychiatry and successful completion of the American Nurses Clinical Specialists Exam .
Interested professionals please submit resumes to:
Trish Sigler, RecruiterDiamond Healthcare Corporation
(800) 443-9346 • Fax: (804) 228-4997E-mail: [email protected]
Or apply online at:www.diamondhealth.com
2 Full-time Nursing Faculty Positons in BSN ProgramRank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Type: Nine month Tenure track position. Rank and Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Beginning January 2013.
Special Notes: Candidates interviewing on campus must have official transcript (undergraduate and graduate) forwarded directly to the chair of the search committee by their degree granting institutions prior to the interview on campus.
Qualifications: Position 1: Applicants must have a Masters in Nursing. Doctorate or substantial progress toward doctorate in nursing or related field preferred; Must hold unencumbered license (or be eligible for licensure) as a RN in West Virginia. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing required. Teaching experience preferred.(Search number 12945)
Postion 2: Applicants must have a Masters in Nursing. Doctorate or substantial progress toward doctorate in nursing or related field preferred; Must hold unencumbered license (or be eligible for licensure) as a RN in West Virginia. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Pediatric Nursing required. Teaching experience preferred. (Search number 12946)
Duties: Teaching responsibilities include classroom and clinical instruction; academic advising of students; participation in ongoing curriculum development and evaluation within the School of Nursing; participation on relevant departmental, college and university committees; and active engagement in scholarly activities. The department also seeks candidates who will contribute to the University’s general education curriculum with its emphasis on a common First Year Seminar and core curriculum courses that enhance student’s critical thinking, and the College’s support of interdisciplinary programs of study.
Application Procedure: Applicants must send a cover letter indicating all nursing clinical and teaching experience, philosophy and research interests, vitae, and names and contact information for three references in one PDF file referencing appropriate search number (see above) to [email protected]. Any questions can be directed to Faculty Search Committee Chair, Klara Kovacs, [email protected], School of Nursing, Marshall University, One John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755-9510.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on October 15, and continue until position is filled.
Background Check Required: YES
Full-time Faculty Positions – MSN/FNP ProgramAssistant/Associate Professor
Type: Nine month Tenure track position. Rank and Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Beginning January 1, 2013
Special Notes: Candidates interviewing on campus must have official transcript (undergraduate and graduate) forwarded directly to the chair of the search committee by their degree granting institutions prior to the interview on campus.
Qualifications: Masters in Nursing required. Doctorate or substantial progress toward doctorate in nursing or related field preferred; National certification as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) required. Must hold unencumbered license (or be eligible for licensure) as a FNP in West Virginia. Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an FNP required. Teaching experience preferred.
Duties: Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program, but some undergraduate teaching may be required. The normal teaching load includes instruction in one graduate level (FNP) course and one undergraduate level course per semester. The position will require some travel to visit FNP students in the clinical setting throughout the region. The department also seeks candidates who will contribute to the University’s general education curriculum with its emphasis on a common First Year Seminar and core curriculum courses that enhance student’s critical thinking, and the College’s support of interdisciplinary programs of study.
Application Procedure: Applicants must send a cover letter indicating all nursing clinical and teaching experience, philosophy and research interests, vitae, and names and contact information for three references in one PDF file referencing Search 12944 to [email protected]. Any questions can be directed to Faculty Search Committee Chair, Klara Kovacs, [email protected], School of Nursing, Marshall University, One John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755-9510.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on October 15, and continue until position is filled.
Background Check Required: YES
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Teaming Up to Prevent Burnoutby Stacey Archer, CNM, and
Dawn Sneathen, CNM
Burnout is a seemingly ongoing concern for the nursing profession. The term “burnout” has been used to define those experiencing exhaustion due to long term stress. The nursing profession has been cited as having an inherently high risk for burnout. Untoward effects of burnout can compromise patient safety, lead to job dissatisfaction, and negatively impact retention of experienced nurses in our hospitals and clinics.
Burnout is a complex phenomenon.Causes and effects have been measured in multiple research studies.
Factors that have been identified include long shifts, “on call” hours, rapid changes and advances in technology, nursing shortages, and increasing patient volume. Today’s demanding lifestyles with multiple personal and family obligations have also been known to increase stress in the work environment.
Caring for caregivers using a “team” approach may be a plausible solution for tackling exhaustion in the nursing work force.
Team building can be a positive tool in any profession. In the change of season, new teams are trained and ready for play and competition. As nurses we are also part of a team, a dedicated team of health care professionals. Alignment as cohesive group of players on a team is a goal within reach. Today we have more complicated patients and fewer nurses to provide care, a known formula for stress. Burnout and stress are opponents we must conquer to win.
The nursing profession has been known to attract passionate, driven and intelligent players. A team approach to patient care and problem solving may put us back in the game. There is no “I” in team.
According to the Webster’s dictionary a team is “A number of persons associated together in work or activity.” The word TEAM is essential in our nursing play book!
T–Time management.Begin your day with a “huddle” to report and design a strategy to complete
your goals. Knowing strengths and weaknesses of team members and the positions they play is ideal when facing your opponent: a busy unit, limited staff, or patients of high acuity.
E–Energize and educate. Remember the passion that led you to the nursing profession as you arrive
at the workplace. Utilize the team members with the most experience as mentors for the newest players. Remember knowledge is power. Never forget patients are some of our finest educators and coaches.
A–Attitude.It takes discipline to leave personal issues behind as you begin your
day. Once the uniform is on, you must stay focused and keep your goals in mind. Patient safety and satisfaction are key. Remember to “spot” your team members, communicate game changes, and share the tasks needed to complete the plays.
M–Moments.We have all heard the phrase “it was a game changing moment.”
Acknowledge these moments with your colleagues and exchange a high five!
A winning team requires hard work and commitment. At the end of each day, reflect on your hard work with all players. A sense of achievement will energize you for your next win!
Renate Pore, Health Policy DirectorWest Virginians for Affordable Health CareWest Virginia Center on Budget and Policy
[email protected], 304-346-8815
If West Virginia could improve the health, well-being and financial security of more than 100,000 of our friends and neighbors, wouldn’t we jump at the opportunity? Within the next few months, we have exactly that chance by offering Medicaid to low income adults, who don’t get health coverage with their jobs.
These adults are, for the most part, hard-working West Virginians, who pay taxes and contribute to the state’s economy. They are the waiters who serve our food; the childcare workers who take care of our children; the person who mows our lawn, the women who come to clean our homes and take care of our elders. They are the people, who do all those essential jobs, which make our lives a little more comfortable and pleasant.
Health care reform, also known as the Affordable Care Act, gives states the opportunity to expand their Medicaid programs to people earning up to 138 percent of the federal poverty threshold. That amounts to about $15,400 for a single person or $26,300 for a family of three. The federal government will pay 100 percent of the cost of the expansion of Medicaid for the first three years. After that, the federal match declines gradually to 90 percent, but it never falls below 90 percent.
Aye, there’s the rub. West Virginia will have to find some state money to support the expansion in the out years.
Some will say that those responsible for the state budget are already struggling to find the dollars to support the current Medicaid program, which will need an extra $111 million in the next year to support the current program. These are daunting costs and we have no quick and easy answers to reducing medical inflation whether it is in Medicaid, PEIA or the private sector.
Policymakers should understand that two-thirds of the cost in Medicaid is to support the elderly with long-term care and people with disabilities. The biggest cost problems are not among those who would be newly insured through Medicaid.
They should also understand that most of the current budget problem is created, not by increases in the cost of care, but by the decline of the state’s federal match from about 83 percent (under the much maligned stimulus package) to 73 percent, which is the seconds highest match in the country. Since each percent equals about $30 million, it’s easy to see that a 10 percent decline adds up to big numbers.
Finally, they should understand that the best chance to reduce the growth in health care spending is through health reform, which aims to change the world’s most expensive and inefficient system care to one that emphasizes prevention, promotes coordination and supports quality over quantity. Over the long term, this goal is achievable only if everyone can get preventive and primary care services. The expansion of Medicaid is a critical piece in the puzzle.
According to studies by the Urban Institute, the expansion of Medicaid in West Virginia will add very little cost to the state budget and provide big benefits to the state’s economy outside the budget. The added cost will be more than offset by reduction in the cost shift, where health providers charge everybody with insurance more to treat those who have no coverage.
The Urban Institute study projects federal Medicaid spending in West Virginia at $11.321 billion and state Medicaid spending at $4.008 billion from 2014-19 without reform. With reform, the federal government will spend $17.697 and the state will spend $4.323 billion during that same period. For an additional investment of $315 million over six years, the state will receive an additional $6.376 billion in federal dollars plus the other benefits of reduced costs now spent on uncompensated care.
Without reform, West Virginia is projected to spend $1.280 billion on uncompensated care between 2014-2019. With reform, West Virginia will save between $263 and $526 million on uncompensated care. If in addition, one considers the stimulative effect of an additional $6.376 billion in federal dollars for Medicaid, it is easy to see why expanding Medicaid is a great deal for West Virginia.
To get beyond the arguments about numbers and to help state policymakers move forward as quickly as possible, the Governor should commission an independent actuarial analysis to look at the costs and benefits of the Medicaid expansion including the stimulative effect on jobs and economic development.
In the short run, failing to expand Medicaid would squander the opportunity to pump more than $6 billion new dollars into our economy and leave more than 100,000 struggling West Virginians out in the cold without insurance coverage.
In the long run, the failure to expand Medicaid would continue the state’s cycle of poor health, poor educational outcomes, and low workforce participation rates. West Virginians will continue to be stuck in jobs they don’t like because they need the health coverage. Their entrepreneurial spirit will be stifled and their family economic security threatened.
The choice seems clear enough.
West Virginians for Affordable Health Care
It’s Election Time AgainNot just national & state elections but WVNA elections too. WVNA
is currently taking submissions for President, Vice President, and Treasurer. If you or someone you know is interested in serving as a member of WVNA Board of Directors please contact the office or send a letter of intent. The election will be online once again and email notices will go out in mid-November for voting. If a member wishes to have a paper ballot mailed to them please contact the office & one will be sent in time to be counted in the general election. The results of the election will be made available at the Nov. 30 Board meeting.
REGISTERED NURSES$2,000 Sign-on BonusIf you are interested in joining a team making a difference in the lives of people with mental illness, come see what we do at CATAWBA HOSPITAL.• Excellent staff to patient ratio• Only 20 minutes from downtown Roanoke or Salem
Excellent orientation and on-going training opportunities that will provide you with personal growth and ensure your success. Requirements:• Stable work history and • Current Virginia RN license required • Psych or mental health experience preferred
Excellent State Employee benefit package provided from your first day of employment which includes: • Blue Cross Health Insurance • 12 Paid Holidays each year• 12 Vacation days each year • State Retirement BenefitsCompetitive salary based on experience and education.
For more information contact Donna Lancaster at 540-375-4211. Human Resources, Catawba Hospital P.O. Box 200, Catawba, VA 24070-0200 TDD (540) 375-4385
Apply online at: https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov
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ATTENTION SICU AND CCU NURSESSIGN ON BONUS
Raleigh General Hospital is currently seeking full-time RNs for its SICU
and CCU. These positions come with a $5,000.00 sign on bonus with
experience. Raleigh General Hospital has competitive wages and benefits, including a 401(k) savings plan,
paid vacation and sick leave, and much more!
Please inquire about ourexcellent benefits package!
For additional career opportunities, visit our web address@
www.raleighgeneral.comApply on-line
Human Resources: 304.256.4190
Welcome to Our New or Returning Members
Becky Brannon Shelley OttoMartie Helmick Roberta L. LanceSusan M. Konya Amy Lynn BrumfieldLeigh Ann Scherich Jamie ThornburgLucas Flowers Michelle Dawn CastroCynthia Lea Wandling Autumn FeazellBenjamin Paul Rice Sundae L. FassigLaurinda Kovach Virginia SelanikLinda Louann Shillingburg Nellie K. LucasStacey Pierce April McWilliamsJaime Nicole Torres Frances Toppings YoungKelly Jenkins Cynthia Mai Erica Harris Cheryl Ann Frank VegaDeborah L. Scarberry Teresa HarrimanLarinda Kovach Ashley StraightRoberta Lance
Members We Shall MissDavid P. Bougher Brian Keith WinstonVickie L. Sorrell Irma Sue AdamsEleanor Kay Berg Denise CleggKim Lopes Lois C. HarderFaith K. Moore Debra Lynn RencichSharon R. Drummeter Gail Z. SerdozSharon R. Drummeter Stacy Ashworth Mary Dana Lori D Baker Rebecca Ann DeweeseSherry Dzierzanski Mark Henry EickbushJodi Hayes Amanda NicolaJoann D. Nutter Jimmie Gerald RiffleAngela Wilmink Theresa D CowanDonald Morris Ramey Charles S LongKathryn L Webster K. Joy BuckMaureen Burke Jeana R. Dunn CooperWendy Jill Epling Cheryl Barry LewisBeverly Frances Loew Deborah Lynn MarraMary Ann Thomas Alana Flynn
If you feel that your name appears on this list by mistake please contact the office 304-342-1169
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Carilion RoanokeMemorial Hospital andCarilionRoanoke Community Hospital were awardedMagnet Recognition by the ANCC.
Help Inspire Better HealthCarilion Clinic, which serves nearly one million patients and families throughout southwestVirginia, is recruiting nurses for its eight hospitals, outpatient specialty clinics and primarycare centers.
Our nurses are:• Committed to improving the health of the communities that we serve.
• Actively engaged in interdisciplinary, evidence-based initiatives that improve patient• care and safety using advanced technologies and innovative strategies.
• Dedicated to their professional development and advancement as expert• practitioners, researchers, teachers and mentors.
As a Carilion employee, you can take advantage of a variety of opportunities for professionaldevelopment, an attractive pay and benefits package and relocation assistance.
To apply online or for more information, visit www.CarilionClinic.org/Careers or contact anurse recruiter at 1-800-599-2537.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Inspiring better health.
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www.marshall.edu/cohp
• Educationinasupportivesetting Marshall’sRNtoBSNdegreeprogramcombines
qualityeducationwithflexibilityandpersonalattentiontostudentneeds.
• Nominimumexperiencerequired.• AnactiveRNLicenseisrequired.Newgraduates
haveonesemestertocompletethisrequirement.• Choiceoffull-orpart-timestudy.• Totalof120credithoursrequiredforgraduation:
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