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Volume 22 • Number 4 October, November, December 2015
President’s Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
CEAC Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
CEO Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
News You Can Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Year of Ethics... It Is All About You Nursing Ethics of Employment, Nursing Ethics in the Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Convention Highlights and Schedule . . . . . . .6
South Carolina Nurses Association: Greetings from Director Seat 2 . . . . . . . . . . .7 New & Returning Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 New SCNA-Only Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 SCNA Membership Application . . . . . . . . . . .9 Save the Date 2015 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Members: Members in the News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
American Nurses Association: ANA Membership Assembly 2015 . . . . . . . .10 American Nurses Association Position Statement on Immunizations . . . . . . . . . 11-12 American Nurses Association Elects Vice President and Other Leaders . . . . . . . .12
Organizational Affiliates: South Carolina Faith Community Nurses Association Annual Conference: New Date- November 13, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Advocacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
The South Carolina Nurses Foundation: Save the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Announcing Palmetto Gold 2016 . . . . . . . . .16
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-19
SCNA Convention General Session Speakers
October 23, 20158:15 & 9:45
Debbie Hatmaker, ED of ANAand
Dianne Jacobs, Consultant CoMass Group
ANA Year of EthicsAnd
Ethics…It Is All About You
Recognition of incivility and other disruptive behaviors in the workplace and their relationship to the new Code of Ethics for Nurses
and SC nursing practice.
As always SCNA welcomes students to attend the General Sessions and the Annual Membership Meeting at no cost.
October 23rd 8:15 – Noon
STUDENTS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE http://www.scnurses.org/events/event_details.asp?id=657747&group=#
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Because You Are A Nurse – SCNA!
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2015 Board of Directors
President: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connie Varn President-Elect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheryl MitchellSecretary/Treasurer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stanley HarrisCommission Chair– Public Policy/Legislation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . K . CurtisCommission Chair–Professional Advocacy and Development: . . . . . . . . .Selina Hunt-McKinneyCommission Chair–SCNA Chapters: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VACANTDirector, Seat 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alice WyattDirector, Seat 2: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tami NielsonAPRN Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kahlil DemonbreunNurse Educator Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anita KorbePiedmont District Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ava PridemorePsychiatric-Mental Health Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maggie JohnsonWomen and Children’s Health Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonnie HoladaySNA-SC Representative (Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . .Savannah TurnerSCNF President (Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernice DaughertyCEO and Lobbyist: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judith Curfman ThompsonAssistant to the CEO: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rosie Robinson
The South Carolina Nurse (ISSN 1046-7394) is published quarterly every January, April, July and October by the South Carolina Nurses Association, a constituent member of the American Nurses Association, 1821 Gadsden St ., Columbia, SC 29201, (803) 252-4781, website: www .scnurses .org . Subscription fees: Members $2 per year included in dues as a membership benefit, Institutional subscriptions, $40 per year . Single copies $10 .
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Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement or approval by the South Carolina Nurses Association of products advertised, the advertisers, or the claims made . Rejection of an advertisement does not imply a product offered for advertising is without merit, or that the manufacturer lacks integrity, or that this association disapproves of the product or its use . SCNA and the Arthur L . Davis Publishing Agency, Inc . shall not be held liable for any consequences resulting from purchase or use of an advertiser’s product . Articles appearing in this publication express the opinions of the authors; they do not necessarily reflect views of the staff, board, or membership of SCNA or those of the national or local associations . South Carolina Nurse Copy Submission Guidelines:All SCNA members are encouraged to submit material for publication that is of interest to nurses . The South Carolina Nurse also welcomes unsolicited manuscripts written by members . Article submission is preferred in MS Word format and may be up to 1000 words . When sending pictures, please be certain to label them clearly since the editors have no way of knowing who persons in the photos might be . Preferred submission is by email to Rosie@scnurses .org . Please do not embed photos in Word files, but use jpg files . All articles submitted are subject to editing by the SC Nurse editorial staff .
SC Nurse Editorial Staff: Judith Curfman Thompson, Executive EditorRosie Robinson, Assistant Editor
CEAC UpdateFor a complete list of Approved Three
Year Providers and Approved Individual Activities please visit our Continuing
Nursing Education page on www .scnurses .org . You will also find all the information you need to know about how the SCNA CNE process works .
President’s Column
Connie Varn
Connie B. Varn, MN, RN
As you receive this issue of the South Carolina Nurse, we will be coming together in Greenville for the 2015 SCNA State Convention and 22nd APRN Fall Pharm Conference! Welcome to Greenville! I hope that you will be taking advantage of this opportunity to meet with colleagues during the Chapter offerings, and attend the CE opportunities . This will be an exciting time in the up-state! Maybe we will have a little cool weather for our first taste of fall!
Today is very warm and humid in South Carolina! The summer is coming to an end and school has begun again!
This summer has brought many new experiences to my life! Attending the Membership Assembly in Washington, DC was such an enlightening, invigorating experience! Sheryl, Judy and I represented South Carolina well! We forged new friendships with colleagues from Georgia and Massachusetts! Judy and I participated in an ANA Leadership Institute presentation on managing stress . We learned and practiced new techniques to turn our stress into success!
Pamela Cipriano, ANA President conducted the Membership Assembly with grace . Dialogue Forums provided rich exchange! The current focus on The Year of Ethics continues . Nurses are charged with fostering an ethical environment and culture in the work settings . The new Scope and Standards for Practice has recently been published . All practicing nurses must have these latest ANA documents the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as well as the new Nursing: Scope and Standards for Practice .
I look forward to seeing you in Greenville!
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Transformative Nursing for Nursing
StudentsSelina Hunt McKinney, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Associate Professor, Director PMHNP ProgramUSC College of Nursing
You are inspiring and you might not even know it . You are the reason the majority of my students enter a nursing program, one of the most difficult undergraduate majors on campus . I teach 250 nursing students per year, face to face, and they tell me you are the reason they came . One of you took care of them in the emergency department; and one of you cared for their grandmother in oncology, and their father after his infarction . They were watching you . Your words and your actions touched them to the point that they decided to dedicate their lives to doing the same for others . They want to be like you .
I also know that in spite of your daily heroic feats to keep the heavens from splitting in two on your unit, you are challenged by the seemingly incessant river of students flowing through the unit . They are in the nurses’ station, the break room, on the computers, pulling the charts, in the pyxis and basically in the way of your work . Students’ notebooks, textbooks, lunches and jackets litter the precious little space you have to yourself…the little peace you have in your 12 hour day .
In spite of the challenges, when you are good with the students- you are really good . You are the reason they choose oncology, hospice, postpartum, intensive care . You are the reason they decide to stay in the nursing profession after graduation . They are watching you . Students tell me about the amazing things you are doing . Tales of your patient advocacy, care of the human spirit, your spunk, and your patience are reported in anonymous class surveys, in classroom discussions and in the quiet of book-lined offices . You inspire them . You inspire me and you may not even know it .
In the hospital, there is one clinical instructor for every eight, unsure, anxious, caffeinated nursing students . Clinical instructors are moving from student to student to supervise medication administration, catheter removals, sterile dressing changes…you know the drill . Although critically important to practice competency, the skill drill is not where the magic happens . The transformative moments for students as human beings in a strange and foreign environment occurs when you take them aside and nurture their curiosity, give them a smile and a thumbs-up, or soothe their worried minds .
Nurses from some health systems are expanding on the idea of engaging students in the clinical setting . Nurses are attending on-campus simulation where they co-teach with faculty, provide up-to-date information on clinical policies, and engage with students in the less stressful environment of simulation . Health systems view it as a recruitment tool . The other important outcomes are improved student learning according to student and faculty surveys, and bridging the clinical-academic divide (McKinney, 2015) . Participating nurses are enlightened about the latest educational technologies and teaching methods . They also report a deeper understanding of students’ challenges and strengths, which may ultimately impact their responses to student needs back on the unit .
This fall as students invade your work space, crowd the fridge with lunch bags, and hang their jackets on the back of your chair, keep in mind that what you do and how you do it makes a difference in students’ decisions, motivation, and professional self-concept . You are their heroes . You inspire us all . Thank you for making it real .
Judith Curfman Thompson, IOM
Fall is upon us and WOW, am I glad to see it after this remarkably hot summer! SCNA has been working away at a variety of issues and tasks as we continue 2015 .
Among the thoughts that we have had through this year is the importance of ethics to the practice of nursing at all levels . It continues to be a surprise to me that many nurses at all levels of nursing are not really conversant with the Code of Ethics that is one of the most foundational documents of your profession . I hope that this year’s emphasis will help to rectify that for many of you . As a wonderful member of the South Carolina Senate
SCNA Convention / APRN Pharm Conference October 22-24
Judith Curfman Thompson
Selina Hunt McKinney
said during the hearing that added the Code to the Nurse Practice Act, “Nurses should be very proud to have a Code of Ethics; it is the mark of a true profession .” It was a most memorable moment in history at the General Assembly .
This has been an historic few months in our state . We have seen the best behavior of the citizens of this state in the face of a despicable action of one individual against a group of persons who welcomed him to their midst . Never will those of us who lived vicariously through the troubling times forget the grace and dignity of the state as we endured the tragic moments of June 2015 in Charleston . May all who lost loved ones find comfort .
Moving on to October I hope to see many of you in Greenville at the SCNA Convention/ APRN Pharmacology conference/and SCNA Annual Meeting . We are looking forward to excellent speakers and fun as we gather in the Upstate! Join us! You will be very glad that you did!
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SCNA Convention / APRN Pharm Conference October 22-24
City Location Day & TimeOf Meeting
Anderson Anderson Public Library300 N . McDuffie St .Anderson, SC
Monday, 7 PM
Charleston Charleston Center5 Charleston Center Dr .Conf . room-Rm . 237B(call for code information)
Monday, 5 PM
Columbia Adolescent Recovery Center / Stephenson Center720 Gracern Rd ., Ste . 120Columbia, SC 29210Group room 5
Tuesday, 5 PM
Columbia Adolescent Recovery CenterStephenson Center720 Gracern Rd ., Ste . 120Columbia, SC 29210Group room 5
Thursday, 5 PM
Florence Doctors Bruce & Lee Library509 Dargon StreetFlorence, SCRoom 253 (second floor)
Wednesday, 6 PM
Greenville SC Favor355 Woodruff Rd ., Suite 303Greenville, SC
Monday, 6 PM
Myrtle Beach Office of Dr . Brian Adler1945 Glenns Bay Rd .Myrtle Beach, SC
Thursday, 6:30 PM
Rock Hill North Rock Hill Church2562 Mt . Gallant Rd .Rock Hill, SC 29732
Tuesday, 5:30 PM
Spartanburg Westside Cyrill Library525 Oak Grove Rd .Spartanburg, SC
Tuesday, 5:30 PM
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Nursing Retirement Q&AI think it’s time to start planning for retirement. Where do I begin?
Although most of us recognize the importance of sound retirement planning, few of us embrace the nitty-gritty work involved . With thousands of investment possibilities, complex rules governing retirement plans, and so on, most people don’t even know where to begin . Here are some suggestions to help you get started . First, set lifestyle goals for your retirement . At what age do you see yourself retiring, and what would you like to do during retirement? If you hope to retire at age 50 and travel extensively, you’ll require more planning than other people . You’ll also need to account for basic living expenses, from food to utilities to transportation . Most of these expenses don’t disappear when you retire . And don’t forget that you may still be paying off your mortgage or funding a child’s education well into retirement . Finally, be realistic about how many years of retirement you’ll have to fund . With people living longer, your retirement could span 30 years or more . The longer your retirement, the more money you’ll need . Next, project your annual retirement income and see if that income will be enough to meet your expenses . Identify the sources of income you’ll have during retirement, and the yearly amount you can expect to receive from each source . Common sources of retirement income include Social Security benefits, pension payments, distributions from retirement plans (e .g ., IRAs and 401(k)s), and dividends and interest from investments . If you find that your retirement income will probably meet or exceed your retirement expenses, you’re in good shape . If not, you need to take steps to bridge the gap . Consider delaying retirement, saving more money, or taking more investment risk . This is just a starting point . The further you are from retirement, the harder it is to project your future income and expenses . If you’re ready for more detailed planning, consult a financial professional .
How late is too late to start saving for retirement?This question is difficult because the answer depends on your income and assets,
your goals for retirement, and many other factors . Ideally, you should begin saving for retirement in your 20s . More time to save enhances your chances of having the kind of retirement lifestyle you want . If you’re in your 40s or older and haven’t saved much (or anything) yet, you may face a challenge in building the retirement fund you need . The shorter your time frame, the less room you have for error . But don’t panic--it’s never too late to start saving . You may still be able to secure a comfortable retirement for yourself, but you may have to make some tough choices to do so . Here are a few tips if you’re getting a late start:
• Save as much as possible: Themore you save, the more you’ll have when youretire . Try to maximize your contributions to IRAs, 401(k)s, and other tax-advantaged vehicles . Then supplement your retirement fund with mutual funds, savings accounts, and other investments .
• Cut current expenses: Chances are, not all of your expenses are absolutelyessential . If you can wipe out or trim certain expenses, such as expensive coffees and daily lunches out, you’ll free up more money to invest for retirement .
• Invest more aggressively: This can help you build a large retirement fund ina short time . Certain stocks and mutual funds may enable your savings to grow more rapidly . The tradeoff: These investments are subject to market risk which will expose you to greater volatility, including a possible loss of principal . Before investing in a mutual fund, carefully consider its investment objectives, risks, fees, and expenses, which are contained in the prospectus available from the fund. Review the prospectus carefully, including the discussion of fund classes and fees and how they apply to you.
• Delayretirement:Youmayhavenochoicebuttodelayyourretirementuntilafterage 65 . This strategy will buy you more time to build your nest egg . Plus, the more years you work, the fewer years of retirement you’ll have to fund .
• Rethink your retirement goals: Set more realistic goals for your retirement (nobeach house on the Riviera, for example) . That way, you won’t need as much money to fund your retirement .
If you fear you’re getting too late a start, or you’re not sure where to start, consult a financial professional . He or she can help you map out a plan to bridge the gap between where you are now and where you need to be when you retire .
About Great South Advisory GroupThe Great South Advisory Group is the approved retirement income planning firm to
the South Carolina Nurses Association . As a benefit of membership in the SCNA, you can receive your personalized Retirement Income Analysis report for no charge . Simply call to schedule your complimentary appointment at 803.223.7001 . Visit their website at www.greatsouthadvisorygroup.com .
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SCNA Annual Membership Meeting October 23rd
This year with a renewed emphasis on ethics, along with the revision of the Code of Ethics for Nurses, it brings attention to how nurses should not only treat each other and themselves, it also highlights how nurses’ should be treated by their respective nurse executives/leaders and their organizations of employment . It is essential to evaluate the ethics of both entities and how you are treated .Nurse executives are responsible to their employees by
. . .create, maintain, and contribute to morally good environments that enable nurses to be virtuous . . .Environments constructed for the equitable, fair, and just treatment of all reflect the values of the profession and nurture excellent nursing practice . . .demands respectful interactions . . .assure that employees are treated fairly and justly, and that nurses are involved in decisions related to their practice and working conditions . Unsafe or inappropriate activities or practices must not be condoned or allowed to persist . The workplace must be a morally good environment to ensure ongoing safe, quality patient care and professional satisfaction for nurses and to minimize and address moral distress, strain, and dissonance (Code of Ethics, 2015, Interpretive Statement 6 .1, 6 .2, 6 .3) .
It is imperative to evaluate your personal values and ethics with those of where you are employed or seeking employment . Are they parallel or congruent? If values are not parallel, it is possible that internal conflict will surface . First, make a list of what is important to you as a nurse, a professional, and as a person . Second, gather information of the organization you are assessing . Look at the mission statement and values . Third, ask the following questions and compare them to your list of values and ethics .
1 . Are you treated and valued with respect?2 . Does upper administration encourage you or
provide an open door for you to voice concerns?3 . How are you treated if you make a mistake?4 . Are you allowed and encouraged to exercise and
practice with autonomy and integrity?5 . Are you scrutinized over every little thing?6 . Do you feel threatened in any way, walk on
eggshells, or feel you must fly under the radar?7 . Are you valued or appreciated for your years of
experience, expertise, knowledge, and critical thinking?
8 . Has there been an abrupt change in culture or is there a conflict between what the organization states is their mission and core values what they practice to employees?
9 . Do you have collaborative practice?10 . Does policy come before care of the patient?
If any of your answers are negative, a further individual assessment of options needs to be completed . All levels of nursing are accountable to each other . Nursing ethics has to be a part of the organizational culture . It is part of the circle: consisting of the organization, nursing and patient care . Nurses’ should feel supported, stood up for, and valued by their nurse leaders and organization . When this occurs, the nursing profession is allowed to progress and grow . It in turn provides and produces excellent patient care . This then produces an excellent organization .
Nursing is the largest healthcare profession . As nurses, at all levels and arenas, we must foster, support, and nurture each other . We are not separate entities of a direct-care nurse, specialty nurse, advanced practice nurse or nurse leader . We are and should be one body, one profession, and one voice . With rapid healthcare changes
Nursing Ethics of Employment Nursing Ethics in the Organization
ReGenesis Health Center, Inc. (RHC) is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for two of our locations in Upstate SC. LPNs provide
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RHC offers a competitive salary and a full flexible benefits plan to include a company-matched 403B Retirement Savings Account.
Interested? Please forward resume and cover to Keisha Gray, Dir. of HR, at [email protected] or via fax at (864) 582-2829.
Year of Ethics...It Is All About You
occurring, it has become more important and apparent that our collective voices need to unite and be heard .
ReferencesCode of ethics for nurses: With interpretive statements. (2015) .
Silver Spring, MD: Nursesbooks .org .
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SCNA Convention / APRN Pharm Conference October 22-24
Wednesday October 21st 3:00-6:00 PM Registration — Attendee Packet Pickup3:30-5:30 PM PRE-CON EVENT EXTRA REGISTRATION Option 1: Ophthalmic Pharmacology Option 2: Trigger Point Injections Option 3: Knot Just Suturing (Suturing, Punch Biopsies, Skin Tags Removal)
Thursday October 22nd7:30 AM Registration – Attendee Packet Pickup 1st Time Attendee / New SCNA Member Breakfast (must RSVP in advance)8:30 AM-12:00 PM Pharmacology Update12:00-1:30 PM LUNCH 12:00-1:30 PM Poster Presentation see http://www .scnurses .org/?page=2015PosterAbstract for details 1:30-3:00 PM Risk Management for RNs and APRNs1:30-3:00 PM Nurse Educator Chapter Session1:30-3:00 PM Bringing Mindfulness Into Health Care1:30-3:00 PM Street Drugs and What You Need To Know In Your Practice 3:00-3:30 PM Break3:30-5:00 PM Policy and Regulations 1013:30-5:00 PM What’s New in ADHD?3:30-5:00 PM Retirement Seminar3:30-5:00 PM Issues of Capacity in Elders5:00-6:00 PM APRN Specific Legislative Update (NO CNE)
Friday October 23rd7:30 AM Registration — Attendee Packet Pickup7:30 AM Exhibit Setup8:00 AM Exhibits Open8:15-9:15 AM General Session: ANA Year of Ethics Debbie Hatmaker, ANA Executive Director9:15-9:45 AM Break with Exhibits 9:45-10:45 AM General Session: Ethics… It Is All About You 11:00 AM-12:00 PM SCNA Annual Meeting 12:00 PM Annual Meeting of the SCNA Board of Directors12:15-1:30 PM Luncheon Presentation Motivational Interviewing1:30-3:00 PM Women’s Health Update with a Hot Flash1:30-3:00 PM ASD/IDD Through the Life Span1:30-3:00 PM Proteinuria: When to Worry or Not?1:30-3:00 PM Insomnia: Sedatives and Hypnotics “If only I could sleep like a baby”3:00-3:30 PM Break with Exhibits 3:30-5:00 PM An Update on Common Otolaryngology Problems in Children3:30-5:00 PM Cardiology Update3:30-5:00 PM Second Chance Nurse3:30-5:00 PM Get Well Network
Saturday October 24th7:30 AM Registration — Attendee Packet Pickup8:00 AM Exhibits Open8:00-10:00 AM Medication Mania: Understanding Polypharmacy in the Geriatric Population8:00-10:00 AM Medical Spanish8:00-10:00 AM Stroke Update: Primary, Secondary Prevention, and Acute Care 8:00-10:00 AM Chronic Kidney Disease10:00-10:30 AM Break with Exhibits10:30 AM-12:30 PM Antibiotic Stewardship10:30 AM-12:30 PM Pharmacologic Management of Sleep Disorders10:30 AM-12:30 PM Incision and Drainage10:30 AM-12:30 PM CEAC Update12:30-1:30 PM Lunch 12:30-1:30 PM Poster Presentation see http://www .scnurses .org/?page=2015PosterAbstract for details1:30-3:00 PM Control Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetic Patients1:30-3:00 PM STDs Across the Life Span3:00-3:15 PM Break with Exhibits 3:15-4:45 PM SC HIV Update3:15-4:45 PM ALS3:15-4:45 PM Gestational Diabetes3:15-4:45 PM Ins & Outs of Using Opioids & Co-Analgesics to Treat Chronic Pain
- ALL TOPICS AND SPEAKERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE-
2015 South Carolina Nurses Association State Convention &
22nd Annual APRN Fall Pharmacology Conference: The Year of Ethics...It Is All About You
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Convention Highlights
New Additions to this year’s Convention . . . Poster Presentations, Morning Yoga, & Invite a Colleague Rebate
(for SCNA/ANA or SCNA-Only Members Only) ______________________________________________
New this year! Retired member rate for SCNA members who do not need continuing nursing education .
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Deans and Directors and Nursing School Faculty please encourage your students to attend the Convention
on Friday, October 23rd . Students may attend the General Session and the SCNA Annual Meeting at no charge (no meals) advanced registration is required . Students may purchase lunch tickets in advance . Don’t miss this great
opportunity to hear ANA’s Executive Director, Debbie Hatmaker .
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New and Returning SCNA/ANA MembersMay 22, 2015 – August 24, 2015
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Members in the News
Sheryl Mitchell has been accepted into AANP Future Leaders Program . Congratulations Sheryl .
Kahlil Demonbreun and Stephanie Burgess were approved by the SC Board of Nursing at its July meeting to be the representatives for the Joint Pharmacist Administered Vaccines Committee . Sheryl Mitchell was approved to serve as the alternate representative .
Congratulations to SCNA members Julie Ann Nunemaker Eggert, Kathryn Sue Haddock, and Ruth Wittman-Price for their inclusion in this year’s class of the American Academy of Nursing (ANN) . They will be inducted during the AAN meeting in October .
SCNA sends congratulations to Betsy McDowell, Dean at Newberry College of Nursing, on her induction into the NLN Academy of Nursing Education .
Clinical Nursing InstructorsClinical Instructors needed for the
Nursing Assistant, the Associate Degree and Practical Nursing Programs
Qualifications: Nursing Assistant Instructors must have an Associate’s Degree in Nursing or higher with 1 year long term care experience. Practical and Associate Degree Instructors must have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing; Master’s degree preferred. Two years recent clinical experience required in Med/Surg, OB, or Pediatrics. Must have current South Carolina Registered Nurse license. Contact Kimberly Cochran at [email protected] for more information.
Interested persons should submit resume and unofficial transcripts stating Social Security Number to:
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South Carolina Nurses AssociationJust Because You Received This Publication, It Doesn’t Mean You Are A SCNA Member
Full Reduced Special
Total Dues: $283 $141 .50 $70 .75 Breakdown:
ANA Portion $146 $73 $36 .50 SCNA Portion $137 $68 .50 $34 .25 SCNA Only $187 ANA Only $191
Full Membership-ANA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 20 .24%
for a figure of $29 .55 of your full ANA dues of $146 .00 . of $19 .87 your full SCNA dues of $137 .00 .
-SCNA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 14 .5% for a figure
-Therefore, a total of $49.42 is non-deductible of your total dues payment of $283 .00 .
Reduced Membership-ANA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 20 .24%
for a figure of $14 .78 of your full ANA dues of $73 .00 . -SCNA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 14 .5%
for a figure of $9 .93 of your full SCNA dues of $68 .50 .-Therefore, a total of $24.71 is non-deductible of your
total dues payment of $141 .50 .
Special Membership-ANA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 20 .24%
for a figure of $7 .39 of your full ANA dues of $36 .50 .- SCNA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 14 .5%
for a figure of $4 .97 of your full SCNA dues of $34 .25 .
Dues Deductibility for the SC Nurses Association Calendar Year 2015
-Therefore, a total of $12.36 is non-deductible of your total dues payment of $70 .75 .
SCNA Only Membership- SCNA dues that are non-deductible is 14 .5% for a
figure of $27.11 of your SCNA Only dues of $187 .
ANA Only Membership- ANA dues that are non-deductible is 20 .24% for a
figure of $38.66 of your ANA Only dues of $191 .
Please check with your accountant as to whether in your individual case any of your SCNA dues fee is deductible for business/professional expenses as this varies widely .
This information is published each year in the South Carolina Nurse or you can call 803-252-4781 . Thank you for your continued support of your profession through your professional organization .
2015 CalendarSCNA BOARD MEETINGS: 2015October 22, 2015 Board Gathering Evening at ConventionOctober 23, 2015 (Annual Membership Meeting of SCNA at Greenville)October 23, 2014 (Annual Meeting of the SCNA Board at Greenville)December 10, 2015 4:00pm Conference Call for Budget
SCNA STATE CONVENTION includes APRN CONFERENCE at GreenvilleOctober 21 Pre ConOctober 22-October 24, 2014
SCNA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGOctober 23, 2015
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The American Nurses Association (ANA) presented Rep . Lois Capps (D-CA), RN, founder and co-chair of the Congressional Nursing Caucus, with the 2015 President’s Award on Thursday, July 23, 2015 . Capps, who recently announced her retirement from Congress, was honored for being a champion for nurses during her career as a lawmaker .
“Rep . Capps’ tireless advocacy on behalf of nurses is greatly appreciated and will be sorely missed,” said ANA President Pamela F . Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN . “Lois is truly a special leader who brings the voice of nursing to Capitol Hill in a way that fosters a better understanding of health care policy decisions and their impact on health care professionals, individuals and the broader community . This award is ANA’s way of honoring her significant contributions .”
During Membership Assembly, ANA also presented the Year of Ethics award to a Navy nurse who refused to force feed prison detainees at Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp . ANA supported the nurse as he faced dismissal from the Navy for following his professional ethical obligations . In May 2015, the United States Navy opted not to pursue further action against the Navy nurse . At the time, ANA President Cipriano noted the Navy’s decision “recognizes the registered nurse’s first duty is to the patient, regardless of the setting of care or the employment situation .” The nurse chose not to be identified . His attorney accepted the award on his behalf in moving remarks about the case brought against the nurse .
ANA Membership Assembly 2015The Assembly heard from Leah Curtin as the keynote
for the event highlighting ethical practice and the revised code of ethics for the profession . The Assembly members also participated in a variety of activities working together to look at ideas to further the Association .
Seen at the Membership Assembly...
SILVER SPRING, MD – The American Nurses Association (ANA) is calling for all individuals, including registered nurses (RNs), to be immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases, with the only exemptions being for medical or religious reasons .
ANA’s new position on immunization aligns with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a CDC panel of medical and public health experts that advises vaccine use . ANA’s re-examination of its position was prompted partly by outbreaks of measles cases this year that affected unvaccinated adults and children .
“ANA’s new position aligns registered nurses with the best current evidence on immunization safety and preventing diseases such as measles,” said ANA President Pamela F . Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN . “A critical component of a nurse’s job is to educate patients and their family members about the effectiveness of immunization as a safe method of disease prevention to protect not only individuals, but also the public health .”
During the first seven months of 2015, the CDC said 183 people from more than 20 states were reported to have measles, with five outbreaks resulting in the majority of those cases . In 2000, the United States had declared that measles was eliminated from the country as a result of an effective measles vaccine and a strong vaccination program for children .
Health care personnel who request exemption for religious beliefs or medical contraindications – a condition or factor that serves as a reason to withhold an immunization due to the harm it would cause – should provide documentation from “the appropriate authority” supporting the request . Individuals who are granted exemption “may be required to adopt measures or practices in the workplace to reduce the chance of disease transmission” to patients and others, the new policy says .
ANA’s position on immunization for health care personnel aligns with the newly revised Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, which says RNs have an ethical responsibility to “model the same health maintenance and health promotion measures that they teach and research,” including immunization .
The CDC recognizes August as National Immunization Awareness Month to emphasize the importance of immunization across the lifespan . The week of Aug . 16-22 is focused on adult immunization and the following week (Aug . 23-29) on infant and child immunization .
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Effective Date: July 21, 2015Status: Revised Position StatementWritten By: Nursing Practice & Work Environment
Department Adopted By: ANA Board of Directors
This position statement supersedes the Position Statement on Mercury in Vaccines, June 21, 2006.
I. PURPOSE Historically, ANA has strongly supported
immunizations to protect the public from highly communicable and deadly diseases such as measles, mumps, diphtheria, pertussis, and influenza (ANA, 2014; ANA, 2006), and has supported mandatory vaccination policies for registered nurses and health care workers under certain circumstances . However, in light of a recent and significant measles outbreak in the United States, ANA has reviewed current and past position statements for clarity and intent, and current best practices and recommendations from the broader health care community . Based on that review, it was determined that a revised position statement is needed to clarify ANA’s position and incorporate current best practices .
II. STATEMENT OF ANA POSITION To protect the health of the public, all individuals
should be immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases according to the best and most current evidence outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) . All health care personnel (HCP), including registered nurses (RNs), should be vaccinated according to current recommendations for immunization of HCP by the CDC and Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) .
ANA supports exemptions from immunization only for the following reasons:
1 . Medical contraindications 2 . Religious beliefs
All requests for exemption from vaccination should be accompanied by documentation from the appropriate authority to support the request . Individuals who are exempted from vaccination may be required to adopt measures or practices in the workplace to reduce the chance of disease transmission . Employers should ensure that reasonable accommodations are made in all such circumstances .
III. BACKGROUND The controversy over mandatory vaccination, which
seems to pit the rights of the individual against the protection of the public, was highlighted with the 2014-2015 measles outbreak that affected both children and adults who were not vaccinated against the disease . Over a six-month period, five outbreaks and 173 confirmed cases of measles were reported to the CDC (2015) . Reasons for an individual’s decision to not vaccinate vary and include concerns about the safety of vaccination, objections to vaccination based on religious grounds, and lack of urgency or priority, explained in part by the supposition that herd immunity will protect the unvaccinated from infection (LaVail & Kennedy, 2012) .
The Public Current evidence and research show that
immunizations are essential to the primary prevention of disease from infancy through adulthood . In fact, the reduction and elimination of vaccine-preventable diseases has been one of the great public health achievements in the United States (CDC, 2011) . Effective vaccination programs for both children and adults, according to current
recommendations from the CDC and ACIP, are for promoting and maintaining the health of the public . Vaccine-preventable diseases include seasonal influenza, for which annual immunization is recommended . Between 1976 and 2007, the number of deaths annually from influenza ranged from 3,000 to 49,000, with many more people hospitalized due to severity of symptoms (CDC, 2013) .
Registered Nurses As stated in the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA,
2015, p . 19), RNs have an ethical responsibility to “model the same health maintenance and health promotion measures that they teach and research . . .,” which includes immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases .
Vaccine Prevention Programs Most states do not have a law requiring vaccination
of HCP . Therefore, the onus has been on hospitals and health care facilities to develop their own policies . While evidence of vaccination against highly communicable diseases such as mumps, measles, and rubella is often a prerequisite of employment in health care facilities, this isn’t true for influenza, which requires annual immunization .
Voluntary influenza vaccination programs for HCP have been in place since the CDC recommended in 1984 that all health care workers receive the vaccine, and influenza vaccination has been the most successful voluntary vaccination program . However, the overall vaccination rates have remained low, at around 50 percent (Galanakis, Jansen, & Lopalco, 2013) . In sharp contrast, facilities that have adopted mandatory influenza vaccination policies and programs have been highly successful . An early adopter of mandatory influenza vaccination of HCP, Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, increased its annual immunization rate to 98% or better (Rakita, Hagar, & Crome, 2010) . After adoption of a mandatory influenza vaccination program, the Johns Hopkins Medicine System in Baltimore, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Loyola University Medical Center in Illinois all reported influenza vaccination rates of 99% (Galanakis, Jansen, & Lopalco, 2013; Yasmin, 2013) . Such adoption rates emphasize the need for mandatory immunization programs where voluntary programs fail, in order to promote and maintain the health of the public .
All individuals including HCP have the right to apply for an exemption to vaccination based on medical contraindications or religious beliefs . To ensure that appropriate standards are applied, such exemptions should be granted only when supported by formal documentation from an appropriate authority, such as a health care provider or religious leader, detailing the reason an exemption is needed .
If an RN or other health care worker is exempted from vaccination, the health care facility will have the discretion to determine what steps, if any, unvaccinated RNs or health care workers must take to reduce the risk of transmitting disease to patients . Refusal by RNs or other health care workers to participate in a mandatory vaccination program, or, if exempted from vaccination, to follow steps to reduce the risk of disease transmission, may result in disciplinary action by the employer .
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES OF REGISTERED NURSES AND EMPLOYERS
Successful immunization policies and programs require open communication and transparency between RNs and employers . RNs are responsible for providing patients with evidence-based information
to support and promote optimal health and wellness, and for leading by example by participating in health-oriented activities such as immunizations to the greatest possible extent . “Public trust will be damaged if [nurses] appear to suggest vaccines for others but avoid them for themselves” (Galanakis, Jansen, & Lopalco, 2013) .
Employers of registered nurses are responsible for establishing a culture of safety and implementing policies that improve the health of their workers . The Infectious Diseases Society of America, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society recommend that immunizations be provided in the work setting at no cost to HCP to ensure access to vaccinations, and that workplace immunization programs include appropriate education and training of staff (IDSA, SHEA, & PIDS, 2013) .
If registered nurses are represented by a union or collective bargaining unit, the employer should work with the designated representative to clarify or resolve any issues that may arise associated with implementation of a mandatory vaccination policy or program .
V. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT ANA PUBLICATIONS AND INITIATIVES
Code of Ethics for Nurses The Code of Ethics for Nurses (the Code) makes
explicit the primary goals, values, and obligations of the profession . ANA believes that the Code is nonnegotiable and that each nurse has an obligation to uphold and adhere to its ethical precepts .
Five provisions within the Code speak to the obligation of registered nurses to act in a manner that is consistent with maintaining patient and personal health:• Provision2:Thenurse’sprimarycommitmentisto
the patient, whether an individual, family, group, community, or population .
• Provision 3: The nurse promotes, advocates for,and protects the rights, health, and safety of the patient .
• Provision 4: The nurse has authority,accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice; makes decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote health and to provide optimal care .
• Provision 5: The nurse owes the same duties toself as to others, including the responsibility to promote health and safety, preserve wholeness of character and integrity, maintain competence, and continue personal and professional growth .
• Provision 6: The nurse, through individual andcollective effort, establishes, maintains, and improves the ethical environment of the work setting and conditions of employment that are conducive to safe, quality health care .
ANA Immunize Website and ImmuNews Newsletter
The ANA Immunize website provides nurses and other health professionals with research, education, tools, advocacy information, and resources related to immunizations . The site also includes information by workplace setting and for special populations .
The ImmuNews E-Newsletter provides monthly articles, news, and resources from the CDC, immunization organizations, ANA state nurses associations, and ANA organization affiliates .
American Nurses Association Position Statement on
IMMUNIZATIONS
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VI. REFERENCESAmerican Nurses Association . (2015) . Code of ethics for
nurses with interpretive statements . Silver Spring, MD: Nursesbooks .org .
American Nurses Association . (2014) . ANA Immunize: Bringing immunity to every community . Retrieved from http://www .anaimmunize .org .
American Nurses Association . (2006) . ANA Position statement on mercury in vaccines .
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . (2015) . Measles cases and outbreaks . Retrieved from http://www .cdc .gov/measles/cases-outbreaks .html .
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . (2013) . Mortality and morbidity weekly . Retrieved from http://www .cdc .gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6249a2 .htm .
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . (2011) . Ten great public health achievements . Retrieved from http://www .cdc .gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6019a5 .htm .
LaVail, K ., & Kennedy, A . (2012) . The role of attitudes about vaccine safety, efficacy, and value in explaining parents’ reported vaccination behavior . Health Education and Behavior, 40(5), 544-551 .
Galanakis, E ., Jansen, A ., Lopalco, P . L ., & Giesecke, J . (2013) . Ethics of mandatory vaccination for healthcare workers . Euro Surveill ., 18(45), 20627 .
IDSA, SHEA, and PIDS . (2013) . IDSA, SHEA, and PIDS joint policy statement on mandatory immunization of health care personnel according to the ACIP-recommended vaccine schedule .
Rakita, R . M ., Hagar, B . A ., Crome, P ., & Lammert, J . K . (2010) . Mandatory influenza vaccination of healthcare workers: A 5-year study . Infection Control, 31(09), 881-888 .
Yasmin, S . (2013) . Mandatory shots: should hospitals force health care workers to get the flu vaccine? [Scientific American Blog] . Retrieved from http://blogs .scientificamerican .com/guest-blog/mandatory-shots- should-hospitals-force-health-care-workers-to-get-the-flu-vaccine .
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is pleased to announce that ANA President Pamela F . Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, has been chosen as one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare . This program honors individuals in health care who are deemed by their peers and an expert panel to be the most influential individuals in the industry . Cipriano and ANA’s efforts to add more nurses to health care decision-making boards are also highlighted in the magazine .
The “100 Most Influential” honorees come from all sectors of the industry, including hospitals, health systems, physician organizations, insurance, government, vendors and suppliers, trade and professional organizations, and patients’ rights groups . Cipriano and the other honorees are currently highlighted in the Aug . 24 print edition of Modern Healthcare and online at http://www .modernhealthcare .com/community/100-most-influential/2015/ .
American Nurses Association Elects Vice President and
Other Leaders SILVER SPRING, MD – Representatives at the
American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Membership Assembly elected Ernest James Grant, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, of the North Carolina Nurses Association, to serve as vice president of the professional association that represents the interests of the nation’s 3 .4 million registered nurses (RNs) .
The voting representatives of ANA’s Membership Assembly also re-elected two members of the nine-member board of directors – Treasurer Gingy Harshey-Meade, MSN, RN, CAE, NEA-BC, of the Indiana State Nurses Association; and Director-At-Large Recent Graduate Jesse M .L . Kennedy, BSN, RN, of the Oregon Nurses Association .
Grant works as a nursing education clinician in the UNC Hospitals Burn Center . He earned a PhD in nursing from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro . He previously served as a director-at-large on ANA’s Board of Directors from 2004 to 2008 and as president of the North Carolina Nurses Association from 2009 to 2011 .
Harshey-Meade serves as chief executive officer (CEO) of the Indiana State Nurses Association . Previously, Harshey-Meade was CEO of the Ohio Nurses Association for 14 years . Harshey-Meade earned bachelors and master’s degrees in nursing from Seton Hall University .
Kennedy is a clinical nurse at Oregon’s PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in critical care, the post-anesthesia care unit, emergency department and intensive care unit . Kennedy earned his BSN at Oregon Health and Science University and served as president of the National Student Nurses’ Association from 2013 to 2014 .
Those continuing their terms on the ANA Board are: President Pamela F . Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Virginia Nurses Association; Secretary Patricia Travis, PhD, RN, CCRP, Maryland Nurses Association; Director-at-Large Andrea Gregg, PhD, RN, Florida Nurses Association; Director-at-Large Faith Jones, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Wyoming Nurses Association; and Directors-at-Large Staff Nurses Linda Gural, RN, CCRN, New Jersey State Nurses Association, and Gayle M . Peterson, RN-BC, ANA Massachusetts .
Elected to serve on the Nominations and Elections Committee are: Jennifer Louise Embree, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CCNS, Indiana State Nurses Association; Jennifer McGuire Hitt, PhD, RN, CNE, Mississippi Nurses Association; Chris M . Rhodes, BSN, RN, Alabama State Nurses Association; and Brienne M . Sandow, MSN, RN, RNC-OB, Idaho Nurses Association .
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SCNA Annual Membership Meeting October 23rd
Organizational Affiliates
The SCFCNA will host its Annual Conference Friday, November 13, 2015 at Northeast Presbyterian Church, 601 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223 . The conference is open to all Faith Community Nurses and Health Promoters as well as clergy and anyone interested in health ministry in faith communities .
This year’s conference theme is “Pursuit of Wellness: Connecting the Dots—Mind, Body and Spirit .” The keynote speakers will be representatives from the Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence (CCME) and PART (Preventing Avoidable Readmissions Together) .
This project is a community partnership to improve community health . The afternoon sessions will focus on successful practices in faith communities that promote health and wellness as well as the impact the faith community can have in preventing hospital readmissions .
A pre-conference session is offered for those interested in beginning a faith community nursing practice . “Key Strategies for Faith Community Program Development and Success” will be taught by Jenny Holmes, RN, MSN, Spartanburg Faith Community Nursing Program .
CEs for nurses has been applied for .
South Carolina Faith Community Nurses AssociationAnnual Conference: New Date – November 13, 2015
8:30 am – 9:00 am Pre-conference Registration
9:00 am – 9:50 am Pre-conference: “Key Strategies for Faith Community Program Development and Success” Speakers: Jenny Holmes, RN, MSN, Spartanburg Congregational Nursing Program
9:00 am – 10:00 am Conference Registration and Exhibits
10:00 am – 10:15 am Welcome and Announcements
10:15 am – 10:45 am Devotional, Worship, and Meditation Presenters: Ed and Diane Buerkert, Musicians Columbia First Church of the Nazarene
Key Note Sessions
10:45 am – 11:15 am Session 1: “Creating Highly Reliable Communities” Speakers: Heather Jones, PTA, MHA, CPHQ, Sharon Eubanks, RN, BSN, MBA, Cheryl Anderson, R .Ph, Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence (CCME) and Preventing Avoidable Readmissions Together (PART)
11:15 am – 11:30 am Break
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Session 2: “Best Practices in Improving Care Transitions and Patient Outcomes”
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch, Networking and Exhibits
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Session 3: Panel on Best Practices in Faith Community Nursing Programs Speakers: Christy Porter, RN, MSN “Knowledge is the Key”; Rebecca Davis, RN, “The Wellness Ministry at Cross Roads Baptist Church; Jenny Holmes, RN, MSN, “Documenting the Impact of Faith Community Nurses Interventions”
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Questions and Discussion
Please visit our website (www .scfcna .com) for additional details on registration .
“Pursuit of Wellness: Connecting the Dots – Mind, Body, Spirit”
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Care and Concern extended to Weatherly Brice and her family on the death of her Grandmother who died at the age of 102 in September .
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SCNA Convention / APRN Pharm Conference October 22-24
AdvocacyWhat are the Key Differences Between SCNA and SC BON?Often nurses have a difficult time articulating the differences between the SC Nurses
Association (SCNA) and the SC Board of Nursing (SC BON) . Functions may seem to overlap . However, on closer inspection, the focus and orientation of SCNA and SC BON are quite different .
SCNA advocates for nurses and the nursing profession through education, political engagement, and practice development . SCNA represents the voice of registered nurses throughout the state at tables where important decisions are made . As a membership organization, SCNA is governed by nurses elected by their peers . Members receive special services designed to support their professional practice .
The SC BON, on the other hand, is the regulatory body tasked to protect the consumer, ensuring minimum competency of the nurse as verified through the licensure process . SC BON, likewise, ensures that proper remediation and disciplinary action are afforded to those nurses that stray from safe, prudent, and competent nursing care outlined in the regulatory requirements .
The table below summarizes the key differences in role and scope of the two organizations .
DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SCNA AND SC BOARD?
SC Board of Nursing
Advocates for all nurses through practice support, educational opportunities, and legislative action
Regulates the practice of nursing
WHAT
SCNA is a non-profit membership organization that advances “the nursing profession through leadership collaboration, advocacy and innovation .” We’re nurses like you!
SC BON is the state agency responsible for protecting and promoting the welfare of the people in SC by ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse in the SC is competent to practice safely .
HOW
SCNA is a constituent member of the American Nurses Association . Membership in SCNA is open to all RNs and APRNs regardless of educational preparation, practice setting, or specialty .
SC BON is a member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing . SC BON regulates the practice of nursing, issuance of nursing licensure, and the approval of nursing education programs . SC BON does not sponsor legislation .
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SCNA supports safe practice, staffing rules, mandatory overtime standards, safe harbor, and peer review for nurses, and protections from abuse in the workplace through the provision of education, resources and tools for nurses . SCNA provides consultation to nurses with practice concerns, nurses acting on behalf of patients and works to advance the scope of nursing practice .
SC BON enforces the SC Nurse Practice Act and Regulations . SC BON works to assist nurses in understanding their accountability to the standards of nursing practice through a variety of activities .
From the Archives: Everything that is Old is New Again
MD’s And RN’s Discuss Cooperation South Carolina Nurse
Spring 1964, pages 23 & 24
Physicians and nurses met Feb . 13-15, in Williamsburg, VA ., to consider ways of working together better in the interested of the highest possible patient care for the American people .
The national conference, first of its kind ever held, was sponsored by the American Medical Association and the American Nurses’ Association .
“Medical and Nursing Practice in a Changing World” was the topic for the meeting which dealt with the changing patterns of practice and the ethical and legal implications of these changes .
In free and frank discussion, participants considered the impact on health care of rapid scientific advances of recent years, areas of differences between doctors and nurses and communication problems of these two groups which carry major responsibility for patient care .
In his remarks at the conference’s opening session, Edward R . Annis, M .D . president of the American Medical Association, called on the conference participants to use the occasion for ”a little soul-searching” and to “leave here with a common aim and purpose” to merge our efforts more fully for the well-being of our patients, the American people .
Ann Magnussen, ANA first vice president, said that medicine and nursing are two legally recognized professions, each highly organized and each responsible for setting the standards of its practice .
“For the best interest of the people” she said, “practitioners in their fields must work closely together, with the aims, of the rights, the privileges and obligations of each group fully understood and supported by the other .”
“The goal of both professions,” she continued, “is to give the people of this country the very best health care possible – care that applies not only sound scientific advances but also the humanitarian values .”
Explored at length were the independent-dependent relationships between nurses and physicians between nurses and physicians and the increasing complexity of these relationships as a result of scientific advances and the vast expansion of health care facilities . Katherine R . Nelson, R .N ., Ed .D ., associate professor of nursing education at Teachers College, Columbia University, said that nurses must identify their own area of independent practice and that the physician must recognize the nurse’s area of competence as complementary rather than subordinate to his own .
Cecil G . Sheps, M .D ., professor of medical and hospital administration at the University Of Pittsburgh Graduate School Of Public Health, noted that increasingly, “procedures first developed by physicians may be performed quite effectively by adequately trained nurses .”
He predicted that “laboratory discoveries may very well be shared simultaneously and directly with nurses as well as physicians, thus emphasizing the responsibilities of nurses to share in decisions regarding the applicability of such developments to patient care .”
Mrs . Marion R . Fleck, R .N ., coordinator health and nursing services, Albuquerque, N .M ., Public Schools, noted that the Code for Professional Nurses emphasizes the nurses responsibility to determine what is good nursing practice . She said that this desire for self-direction may not always be understood . “Nurses may, in asserting their comparatively recent professional independence, minimize the profound interdependence of our professions,” she said, and “physicians, in viewing developments in nursing, may regard self-directions as rebellion against time-honored tradition .”
Edmund D . Peggegrino, M .D ., chairman of the Department of Medicine, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, said that “tasks must be delegated discriminately to those most capable of performing them .”
The physician, he said, “must recognize his limitations, appreciate the skills of others and be sensitive to his patients’ need for services other than his own .”
Joseph F . Sadusk, Jr ., M .D ., professor of preventive medicine and community health, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, D .C ., and Bernice E . Anderson, retired professor of nursing education, Columbia University, Teachers College, discussed “Legal Implications of Changing Patterns of Practice .”
They agreed that as nurses accept greater professional responsibilities they must be prepared to accept increasing legal obligations since increased authority increases legal hazards .
Conference group discussions were reviewed at the conclusion of the meeting by panelists Sister Charles Marie Frank, R .N ., professor of nursing education and dean, School of Nursing, Catholic University, Washington, D .C .; Eleanor C . Lambertsen, R .N ., Ed .D ., chairman, Department of Nurse Education, Teachers College, Columbia University; Dr . Pellegrino and Dr . Sheps . Charles L . Hudson, M .D ., staff member, Cleveland Clinic, and member of the Board of Directors, AMA, presided .
Both physicians and nurses, the panelists agreed, must reorient some of their thinking in order to adapt to radical changes in health care .
Changes in the functions and responsibilities of the nurse and the physician should ne predicated on clear definition of patients’ needs, panelists agreed . Planning should be based on what the patient needs and who is best equipped to meet each of his various needs .
It is believed that this first national conference of physicians and nurse may well set the pattern for future national meetings and for similar state conferences .
The Williamsburg Conference was attended by physicians and nurses from all areas of practice throughout the country .
We should not look at traditions with sanctimonious reverence and deem them like the Ark of the Covenant, too sacred to be touched. ~ Thomas Jefferson
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SCNA Annual Membership Meeting October 23rd
The SCNA Board of Directors has created the SCNA ADVOCACY FUND to assist in supporting the advocacy work already done by the SCNA on behalf of the profession of nursing . This fund will assist in covering the costs of the advocacy work done by SCNA . These costs have been increasing as opportunities for action have also increased . These opportunities are in all areas of nursing practice . The Fund was unveiled during the SCNA APRN Chapter’s workshop recently held in Spartanburg, South Carolina . The attendees were most generous in getting the Fund off to a good beginning .
All members of the SCNA Board of Directors have also been asked to contribute in addition to all the volunteer time that they provide for advocacy on behalf of the nursing profession . SCNA Chapter members will also be challenged to participate in this exciting effort .
The Advocacy Fund will augment the SCNA budgeted amounts that are needed for a variety of costs related to advocacy . Contributions may be made by anyone to SCNA . The Fund is not a tax-deductible item for individuals due to the fact that it will be used for advocacy and lobbying . Donations may be made using the information found on the SCNA WEB site . Donations may be made by check or by credit card and can be made month by month .
Join your peers as they work to ensure that nursing will be a forward moving profession!
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Mail form and payment to SCNA 1821 Gadsden Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Stay Informed….
There are two places on the SCNA website where you can stay informed
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Members of SCNA click on the Action Alert tab from the
Advocacy Menu.
Advocacy
SCNA Involvement
Susan Outen, RN, MNSC OVOP Action Coalition Coordinator
Over 400 hundred readers of The SC Nurse publication in July responded to the Nurses on Board Survey, THANK YOU!!! That is great response . Over 160 currently serve on boards and over 200 are interested in serving on boards . Wow, this presents an opportunity for our SC OVOP Future of Nursing Action Coalition to fill a need and put nurses into action in influencing healthcare decisions .
The survey indicates there is a need to help identify organizations on which to serve, general training and expectations of roles and responsibilities, and mentoring would also be of interest . The SC One Voice One Plan Action Coalition Team 3 chaired by Christy Cimineri, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs: Nursing and Associated Healthcare Sciences Horry-Georgetown Technical College and Pennie Peralta Vice President Nursing & Senior Nurse Executive at Bon Secours St . Francis in Charleston and the Nurses On Boards group leader John Whitcomb, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing Clemson University will now
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The online version of the survey gave you the opportunity to provide your contact information but not the post card survey, so please if you would like more information and follow up contact the Action Coalition at nursovop@mailbox .sc .edu or call 803-777-6097 . Also, visit the SC One Voice One Plan Website to search open governmental board seats and to review some online resources including articles, self-assessment tool, and other resources .
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SCNA Convention / APRN Pharm Conference October 22-24
South Carolina Nurses FoundationAnnouncing
Palmetto Gold 2016April 16, 2016
Presented by the Palmetto Gold Steering Committee.
Plans are underway for the 15th annual Palmetto Gold Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Program . The gala is set for April 16, 2016 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center .
The Palmetto Gold Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Program is under the auspices of the South Carolina Nurses Foundation, a 501-C 3 organization whose mission is to promote high standards of health care by insuring the advancement of the nursing profession through scholarships, grants, and programs of excellence . The purpose of the Palmetto Gold program is to annually salute 100 registered nurses who exemplify excellence in nursing practice and commitment to the profession . A secondary purpose is to provide scholarships to registered nurse students ensuring an adequate supply of nurses for the future .
Palmetto Gold originated in 2001 when a coalition of nurse leaders from major nursing organizations came together to plan a strategy for showcasing the many contributions nurse’s make to the health care system . The organizations include South Carolina Nurses Foundation, South Carolina Nurses Association, South Carolina Organization of Nurse Leaders, South Carolina League for Nursing, and Sigma Theta Tau International .
The Steering Committee is preparing for a vast amount of excellent nominations . The selection process undergoes the difficult decision in choosing 100 recipients of this prestigious award . In addition to honoring the 2016 Palmetto Gold recipients, the 2016 Palmetto Gold Scholarship recipients will be featured and formally recognized .
Net proceeds generated from the gala evening are used to provide nursing scholarships for students attending South Carolina registered nurse education programs and to build the Palmetto Gold Scholarship Fund . Palmetto Gold advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available for purchase for any business or individual interested . The Steering Committee is grateful to the many employers and benefactors that have contributed to the success of this program for the past 14 years . The impact of the program has been far-reaching as over $319,000 in scholarships have been awarded to student nurses . If interested in supporting advertising or sponsorship, please contact June Darby at darby .june@comcast .net .
Please reserve April 16, 2016 on your calendar for an exciting evening to celebrate nursing excellence . If you have interest in ticket purchase, the registration information is available on the website www .scpalmettogold .org .
SAVE THE DATEAnnual Nurses Walk, Saturday, November 14th at
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SCNA Annual Membership Meeting October 23rd
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
South Carolina Board of NursingP.O.Box12367•Columbia,SC29211-2367
Phone:803-896-4550•Fax:803-896-4515•http://www .llr .state .sc .us/pol/nursing/
LLR Continued on page 18
MISSION OF THE bOArD OF NUrSINGThe mission of the State Board of Nursing for South
Carolina is the protection of public health, safety, and welfare by assuring safe and competent practice of nursing.
This mission is accomplished by assuring safe initial practice as well as continuing competency in the practice of nursing and by promoting nursing excellence in the areas of education and practice. The Board licenses qualified individuals as licensed practical nurses, registered nurses or advanced practice registered nurses. Complaints against nurses are investigated and disciplinary action taken when necessary. Schools of nursing are surveyed and approved to ensure quality education for future nurses.
bOArD VACANCIES There is currently one vacancy on the South Carolina
State Board of Nursing. Board members serve terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Board members must be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Vacancies must be filled for the unexpired portion of a term by appointment of the Governor.
Pursuant to Section 40-33-10(A) of the Nurse Practice Act, when appointing members to the Board of Nursing, the Governor will give consideration to include a diverse representation of principal areas of nursing, but not limited to hospital, acute care, advanced practice, community health, and nursing education. Registered nurse and licensed practical nurse members must be licensed in South Carolina, be employed in nursing, have at least three years of practice in their respective professions immediately preceding their appointment, and reside in the district they represent. Lay members represent the public at large as consumers of nursing services and may not be licensed or employed as a health care provider. No Board member may serve as an officer of a professional health-related state association.
There is one vacancy for a Licensed Practical Nurse representative from the state at large. An individual, group or association may nominate qualified persons and submit written requests to the Governor’s Office for consideration and appointment to the State Board of Nursing. If you or someone you know is interested in the positions on the Board of Nursing, a letter of request, along with a resume or curriculum vitae, should be submitted to Boards and Commissions, Office of the Governor, Post Office Box 11829, Columbia, SC 29211-1829.
Committee Members NeededNomination forms for vacancies on the Board of
Nursing Committees can be found on the Board’s website under Applications/ Forms at www.llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing. A list of meeting dates for this year is located in this newsletter.
ADVANCED prACTICE COMMITTEE (ApC)The Advanced Practice Committee (APC) is a standing,
Board-appointed committee established to review current advanced registered nursing (APRN) trends and practice. APC advises the Board and nursing community on the safe and competent practice of APRNs. APC meets quarterly on the first Friday in February, May, August, and November of each year. There currently is a position open for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Psychiatric Mental Health Representative.
All APC members must be currently licensed in South Carolina, not under a current disciplinary order, certified and practicing in the area they represent. APC members are appointed for an initial term of two years with the possibility of reappointment by the Board for three years to provide for staggering of terms. Information from all interested parties is submitted to the Board for review and appointment/reappointment. Members’ perspectives and participation are valued and necessary for continuity, so regular committee meeting attendance is very important. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the APC, submit a completed nomination form, along with a curriculum vitae, to LLR-Board of Nursing, PO Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211.
ADVISOrY COMMITTEE ON NUrSING (ACON)The Advisory Committee on Nursing (ACON) assists
the Board with long-range planning for nursing and facilitates collaboration between education and practice. ACON meets on the third Tuesday in February, April, June, and October. It meets on the last Tuesday in August and first Tuesday in December each year. There
currently are positions open for two ADN Educator Representatives, a Nursing Services Administrator-Hospital (Sm/ Rural) Representative and a Nursing Services Administrator-Mental Health Representative.
All ACON members must be currently licensed in South Carolina, practicing in the area they represent and not be under a current disciplinary order. Members are appointed by the Board for an initial term of two years with the possibility of reappointment for three years to provide for staggering of terms. All nominations, as well as requests for reappointment, are submitted to the Board for review. Members’ perspectives and participation are valued and necessary for continuity, so regular committee meeting attendance is very important. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the ACON, submit a completed nomination form, along with a curriculum vitae, to LLR-Board of Nursing, PO Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211.
Nursing practice and Standards Committee (NpSC)
The Nursing Practice and Standards Committee (NPSC) assists the Board of Nursing with issues affecting nursing practice in the state. The NPSC is charged with developing and revising advisory opinions and position statements. The NPSC meets quarterly on the third Thursday in January, April, July and October each year. There currently are two positions available on NPSC, one for a Registered Nurse Long Term Care/ Gerontology and one for a Licensed Practical Nurse Representative.
All NPSC members must be currently licensed in South Carolina, practicing in the area they represent and not be under a current disciplinary order. Members’ perspectives and participation are valued and necessary for continuity. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the NPSC, submit a completed nomination form, along with a curriculum vitae, to LLR-Board of Nursing, PO Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211.
JOb OppOrTUNITIES – SC llr’S bOArD OF NUrSING STAFF pOSITIONS
The SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation has the following job opportunities on its Board of Nursing staff
Nurse Administrator/ Manager IWorking in conjunction with the Nursing Board
Administrator, the Nurse Administrator/Manager I manages the practice, advance practice and collaborative practice programs of the Board of Nursing and coordinates the practice, advance practice and collaborative practice processes/procedures to ensure compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, the Compact and LLR laws/policies/procedures. The Nurse Administrator/Manager I administers the APRN, RN, and LPN audit program/processes; composes/edits newsletter articles; assists with the Board’s disciplinary processes and supervision of licensure/APRN activities; manages the flow of practice and advanced practice activities through the Nursing Practice and Standards Committee (NPSC) and Advanced Practice Committee (APC) and the Board; and coordinates with the Nursing Board Administrator and Committee Chair on the preparation/scheduling of meetings to include:
• Schedulingandcoordinationofrooms/equipment• Preparingagenda/materials/publicnoticesof
meetings in accordance with FOIA requirements• Compiling/preparingmeetingmaterials/website
postings and mail outs• Researchingandprovidinginformationand
arranging appearances
The Nurse Administrator/Manager I also prepares meeting minutes; administers the Board’s procedures for Advisory Opinions and Position Statements to include coordinating the on-going review; coordinates all aspects of the NPSC and APC meetings; and coordinates travel reimbursement for committee members.
Minimum and Additional requirements:Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and
related nursing experience.
preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in nursing and two (2) years of clinical
nursing practice experience. Degree must be from appropriately accredited institution. Must be licensed as a registered nurse by SC Board of Nursing.
Other related Comments:This position may occasionally require overnight travel,
weekend work, and moving equipment, including tables and chairs up to 25 pounds. There will be daily use of computers.
To apply:Complete an application on-line at http://www.
jobs.sc.gov. You may look up - by Agency - SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation or by nursing positions.
program Coordinator IIWorking in conjunction with the Nursing Board
Administrator, the Program Coordinator II manages the education services of the Board of Nursing to assure compliance with the Nurse Practice Act to include conducting statewide program on-site surveys. The Program Coordinator II coordinates the approval of nursing programs, evaluates testing statistics, provides consultation services to nursing programs regarding statutes/ regulations, composes/ edits newsletter articles, evaluates biennial nursing program reports for compliance with Agency/ Board laws/ regulations and ensures current nursing education website information. The Program Coordinator II manages the Board’s survey procedure for initial and continuing approval of nursing education programs to include conducting site visits, preparing reports of findings for Board review/action and collaborating/ preparing reports with the site team chair for proposed new program surveys conducted. The Program Coordinator II manages the flow of educational activities through the Advisory Committee on Nursing (ACON) and coordinates with the Nursing Board Administrator and Committee Chair on the preparation/ scheduling of meetings to include:
• Schedulingandcoordinationofrooms/equipment• Preparing agenda/materials/public notices of
meetings in accordance with FOIA requirements• Compiling/preparing meeting materials/website
postings and mail outs• Researching and providing information and
arranging appearances
The Program Coordinator II coordinates all aspects of the ACON meetings to include preparing meeting minutes and travel reimbursement for committee members.
Minimum and Additional requirements: Bachelor’s degree and relevant program experience.
preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in nursing education, nursing or
education with a minimum of 3 years experience in nursing education or curriculum development in a higher education setting. Degree(s) must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other related Comments:This position may occasionally require overnight travel,
weekend work, and moving equipment, including tables and chairs up to 25 pounds. There will be daily use of computers.
To apply:Complete an application on-line at http://www.
jobs.sc.gov. You may look up - by Agency - SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation or by nursing positions.
rENEwAl TIME IS COMING!Current South Carolina nursing licenses will expire at
midnight on Saturday, April 30, 2016. You should receive your biennial renewal notice in February 2016. The law does not require the Board to send out renewal notices and many of our courtesy notices are returned by the postal service each renewal season. If you do not receive your courtesy renewal notice, you may go to https://renewals.llronline.com/ after February 1, 2016 to renew online.
ADVANTAGES OF rENEwING ON-lINE (https://renewals.llronlin.com)
• Faster It takes only a few minutes to complete your renewal online.
• Convenient You can complete your renewal application 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at any location with Internet access.
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• No Lost Payments You can use your Visa, MasterCard credit card, electronic check or debit card with the Visa or MasterCard logo on the front of the card to renew your license and will receive a receipt confirming that you have completed the renewal process and that your payment has been accepted.
• Quicker Turn Around Your license is renewed within 24 hours of your credit card / electronic check clearing.
• License Renewal Confirmation Within 72 hours of processing your renewal, you or your employer may confirm your new expiration date on Licensee Lookup on the Board’s website.
THINkING AbOUT GOING INACTIVEBe sure to consider the following when thinking about
placing your nursing license on inactive status.• You must complete the Request for Inactive
Status form found on the Board’s website under Applications/Forms and submit it along with your $15 fee before your license lapses.
• Youcanchangeyourmindatanytime,butyouwillneed to meet the requirements of Section 40-33-40 (B)(2) and (3) of the Nurse Practice Act to reactivate your license. The requirements to reactivate are based on the amount of time your license is inactive.
• If you do not practice for five years or more, therequirement for reactivating your license is retaking the licensure examination or taking a refresher course.
• Placing your license on inactive status includesyour Multi-state (Compact) status.
Remember, to keep your nursing license in an active status, you need to complete only one of the following continued competency requirements during the licensure period:
1) completion of thirty contact hours from a continuing education provider recognized by the board; or
2) maintenance of certification or re-certification by a national certifying body recognized by the board; or
3) completion of an academic program of study in nursing or a related field recognized by the board; or
4) verification of competency and the number of hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the Board.
More information on competency requirements for renewal can be found in the Competency Requirement for Licensure and Competency Requirement Criteria which are both located under Licensure on the Board’s website – www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/nursing/.
Frequently Asked Questions About Continuing Competency
Q. What are my options for renewing my nursing license?
A. There are four options available under the Nurse Practice Act to document continued competency for your renewal; however, not all of these options may be available for each nurse or available in every employment or practice setting. Prior to choosing an option, it is wise to verify that the option is available for you, such as your employer signing your competency verification form. One of these competency options must be completed and documented between May 1, 2014, and April 30, 2016, and prior to renewing your nursing license in 2016. The competency requirement can be found in §40-33-40 of the Nurse Practice Act under Laws/Policies on the Board’s website www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/nursing/. Further explanation of the options shown below can be found in the Competency Requirement Criteria also at under Licensure on our website.1) Completion of 30 contact hours from a continuing
education provider recognized by the Board. The list of recognized providers can be found on the Competency Requirement Criteria.
2) Maintenance of certification or re-certification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board; OR
3) Completion of an academic program of study in nursing or a related field recognized by the Board; OR
4) Verification of competency and number of hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the Board. Further information can be found in the Competency Requirement Criteria. There are no set number of hours you must practice nursing to use this option. However, you must practice enough hours that your employer can verify your competency. The employer certification form is available on the Board’s website on the homepage. Please verify that your employer can / will sign this form before choosing this option as your demonstration of continued competency. If your employer is unable to sign this form, you must choose one of the other options shown above.
Q: Are Continuing Education hours now mandated by the Board of Nursing?
A: No, the Board of Nursing does not mandate continuing education hours (30 contact hours in 2-year renewal period). It is only one of the four options for continued competency now offered by the Board. The licensed nurse needs to select only one of these options. However, you may wish to check Section I of the Competency Requirement Criteria regarding classes that you are taking towards an advanced degree in nursing.
Q: What is a national nursing provider of continuing education?
A: A list of accepted providers can be found under Continued Competency Criteria on the Board’s website homepage at www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/nursing/.
Q: Can I count taking one course in school as a nursing program under option (c) of Section 40-33-40?
A: No. The key word in this option is “completion.” You must complete all the coursework for the program before it can count toward your continued competency requirement. However, you may check section I regarding classes that you are taking towards an advanced degree in nursing.
Q: What is the difference between CEU and Contact Hours?
A: Continuing education hours, nursing credit hours and contact hours are all methods of measuring education hours. It is similar to quarts versus liters. Below is the breakdown provided to the Board by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC). Remember that continuing education hours must be approved by an organization on the Board’s Competency Requirement Criteria to be used for renewal. Continuing education is just one of the four options available to you. 1 contact hour = 60 minutes 1 CME = 60 minutes or 1.0 contact hours 1 contact hour = 0.1 CEU 1 CEU = 10 contact hours (Reference ANCC)
Q: Can Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) use their national certification in their specialty as proof of certification (Option b of Section 40-33-40)?
A: Yes. To be an APRN in South Carolina, you must have a master’s degree and hold a current specialty certification by a Board-approved credentialing organization in your specialty. Certification or re-certification must be current during the renewal period. A list of Board approved credentialing organizations is available at www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/Nursing/PDF/Board%20Approved%20Advanced%20Practice%20Certification%20Organizations.pdf
Q: Does a nurse have to sign my employer verification form?
A: We understand nurses have non-nursing employers or employers who have policies regarding who can sign this type of form. Someone other than a nurse may sign the form as long as they are able to verify nursing competency for the individual.
Q. How many hours do I have to work to renew my license?
A: There are no set number of hours a nurse must practice nursing to document continued competency for renewal. However, you must practice enough hours that your employer can verify your nursing competency. Not all employers will sign the Employer Certification form, prior to choosing any continued competency option for renewal; it is wise to verify that the option is available for you.
Q: Where do I get the Board approved employer verification form?
A: The Employer Certification form is located on our Web site at www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/nursing/ under Applications/Forms. Nurses need to be sure that their employer can, by their policies, complete and sign the form required by the Board to document practice hours. If they cannot, nurses may choose one of the other options.
Q: Do I have to send in all my paperwork with my renewal?
A: No. Do not send any continued competency paperwork with your renewal. You just mark one of the four options on your renewal application. The Board conducts an ongoing random audit of nurses in South Carolina. If your name is selected, you will receive a letter asking you to send the documentation in to verify competency. By law, you will have five days to provide the documents. A licensee must maintain all documented evidence of compliance for at least four years.
Q. Will my debit card work for online renewal payment?
A. If your debit card has the Visa/MasterCard logo on it, it will also work with our system. Be assured that we have state-of-the-art security on our system for renewals. Your credit card/debit card number cannot be seen by our office, only your bank.
Q. I am nervous about using my credit card to renew my license online. How safe is it?
A. Our agency utilizes state-of-the-art security systems to protect nurses’ information.
Q. I do not have a credit card. Is there another way for me to pay on-line?
A. Yes. You will be given the option to pay by credit card or by electronic check.
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An Innovative Nurse Licensure Notification System Service
Typically, when employers want to know if a nurse’s license is about to expire, they have to look it up one nurse at a time. When it comes to learning about discipline status, employers must seek out this information on their own as well.
Not anymore.With NCSBN’s Nursys e-Notify® system, institutions
that employ nurses or maintain a registry of nurses, now have the ability to receive automatic licensure, discipline and publicly available notifications quickly, easily, securely and free of charge. Nursys e-Notify is an innovative nurse licensure notification system that automatically provides institutions licensure and publicly available discipline data as it is entered into Nursys by boards of nursing (BONs). Institutions don’t have to proactively seek licensure or
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discipline information about their nurses because that information will be sent to them automatically.
The e-Notify system alerts subscribers when modifications are made to a nurse’s record, including changes to:
• Licensestatus;• Licenseexpirations;• Licenserenewal;and• Public disciplinary action/resolutions and alerts/
notifications.
For example, if a nurse’s license is about to expire, the system will send a notification to the institution about the expiration date. If a nurse was disciplined by a BON, his/her institution will immediately learn about the disciplinary action, including access to available documents.
Understanding Nursys®Nursys is the only national database for licensure
verification, discipline for registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Nursys data is pushed directly from participating BONs’ database (for participating jurisdictions visit nursys.com). Nursys is live and dynamic, and all updates to the system are reflected immediately.
Through a written agreement, participating BONs have designated Nursys as a primary source equivalent database. NCSBN posts licensure and discipline information in Nursys as it is submitted by individual BONs. NCSBN may not make any changes to the submitted information and disclaims any responsibility to update or verify such information as it is received from the individual BON. Licensure and discipline data is pushed from BONs to Nursys through frequent secured updates. For more information regarding the frequency of and availability of primary source equivalent licensure and discipline data, visit nursys.com.
Ease of Use Institutions can enroll nurses into e-Notify easily, either
individually or through a bulk process; to get started, all that is needed is the nurse’s license number, license type and the state that issued the license. This information is needed to match the nurse in the system; your data is not stored in e-Notify. Once nurses are matched and enrolled, institutions can access their nurse list and run reports at any time.
Institutions have the option of sending automatic license renewal email reminders, as well as text messages, to their nurses. In addition, institutions can also determine how often they want to receive email notifications about their nurses.
With Nursys® e-Notify, any institution that employs or maintains a registry of nurses can utilize this system to track licensure and discipline information for no charge. Nursys® e-Notify provides real-time automatic notification of status and discipline changes delivered directly to institutions. It’s an invaluable tool that provides vital information to institutions, saving them money and staff time, as well as providing better public protection offered to all institutions free of charge.
Institutions can learn more about Nursys® e-Notify by viewing an introductory video or visiting the Nursys website. For questions, contact [email protected].
CHANGING YOUr NAME ON YOUr NUrSING lICENSE
If you have had a legal name change, submit your written request, along with a copy of the legal document(s) (copy of marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order, etc.), to LLR – Board of Nursing, Post Office Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211 or you can send the request and documents by fax to 803-896-4515 to the attention of Board of Nursing. Please indicate in your request whether you will use your middle name or maiden name for your middle initial or if you wish to hyphenate your name. For example, if Jane Ann Doe marries John Smith will she use Jane Ann Smith? Or Jane Doe Smith? Or Jane Ann Doe Smith? Or Jane Ann Doe-Smith? Your request will be processed within five business days of receipt in Board offices and will be reflected on Licensee Lookup within three to five business days after the change is made.
You may verify that your name change request has been processed on Licensee Lookup on the Board’s website (www.llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing/). When utilizing Licensee Lookup, you do not have to enter complete names. For example, “J” and “Smith” will search for records with a last name of “Smith” and a first name beginning with “J.” Refer to Section 40-33-36(B) of the Nurse Practice Act regarding statutory requirements for your name on your license. You may view the Nurse Practice Act – Chapter 33 located under Law/Policies on the Board’s website.
HAVE YOU MOVED?Section 40-33-38(C) of the South Carolina Code of
Laws (Nurse Practice Act) requires that all licensees notify the Board in writing within 15 days of any address change. So you do not miss important time-sensitive information from the Board, such as your courtesy renewal notice, audit notice or other important licensure information, be sure to notify the Board immediately whenever you change your address. Failure to notify the Board of an address change may result in discipline. You may change your address online utilizing the address change form under Online Services found on the Board’s website.
Note: Changing your address with the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) does not change your address on your licensing records with the South Carolina State Board of Nursing.
board MembersCarol A. Moody, RN, MAS, NEA-BC, Congressional District 4 - PresidentSamuel H. McNutt, RN, CRNA, MHSA, Congressional District 5 - Vice PresidentAmanda E. Baker, RN, MSN, MNA, CRNA, Congressional District 2 - SecretaryJaqueline L. Baer, APRN, Congressional District 1W. Kay Swisher, RNC, MSN, Congressional District 3Sonya K. Ehrhardt, RN, Congressional District 6Karen R. Hazzard MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Congressional District 7Neil B. Lipsitz, Public MemberJames E. Mallory, EdD, Public MemberJan R. Burdette, LPN, At-LargeVacant, (1) Licensed Practical Nurse At-Large
Vacancies: [See Section 40-33-10(A) of the Nurse Practice Act for prerequisites and requirements]
SOUTH CArOlINA bOArD OF NUrSING CONTACT INFOrMATION:Main Telephone Line (803) 896-4550Fax Line (803) 896-4515General Email [email protected] www.llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing/
The Board of Nursing is located at Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building, 110 Centerview Drive, Suite 202, Columbia, SC 29210. Directions to the office can be found on the website – www.llr.sc.gov – at the bottom of the page. The Board’s mailing address is LLR – Office of Board Services – SC Board of Nursing, Post Office Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211-2367.
Normal agency business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Offices are closed for holidays designated by the state.
board of Nursing AdministrationNancy G. Murphy, Administrator [email protected]
Office of Investigations and EnforcementMain Telephone Line (803) 896-4470
VISIT THE bOArD wEbSITE OFTENThe Board recommends all nurses licensed by or
working in South Carolina visit its website (www.llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing/) at least monthly for up-to-date information on nursing licensure in South Carolina. The Board of Nursing Website contains the Nurse Practice Act (Chapter 33-Laws Governing Nursing in South Carolina), Regulations (Chapter 91), Compact Information, Advisory Opinions, Position Statements, Licensure Applications, Continued Competency Requirements/ Criteria, Application Status, Licensee Lookup, Disciplinary Actions, and other helpful information. The Nurse Practice Act, Regulations, Advisory Opinions and Position Statements are located under Laws/Policies. The Competency Requirement and Competency Requirement Criteria, which includes continuing education contact hours, are located under Licensure. You will also find Board Meeting Calendar, Agendas, Minutes and Board Member names and the area they represent.
The Board hopes you will find this information useful in your nursing practice.
board of Nursing Meeting Calendar for 2015Board and Committee meeting agendas are posted on the Board’s website at least 24 hours prior to meeting.Board of Nursing Meeting November 19-20, 2015Advanced Practice Committee November 6, 2015 Advisory Committee on Nursing October 20, 2015 December 1, 2015Nursing Practice & Standards Committee October 8, 2015
Designated 2015 State Holidays Observed OnVeterans Day November 11, 2015Thanksgiving Day November 26, 2015Day After Thanksgiving November 27, 2015Christmas Eve December 24, 2015Christmas Day December 25, 2015Day after Christmas (Expected Observance) December 28, 2015
Protect Your Nursing License and Know Your Rights
If you are the subject of a complaint to the Board of Nursing or an allegation of criminal conduct, contact the Leddy Law
Firm for a free consultation.
Before speaking with the investigators or your licensing board, you should discuss your case with me during a free
case evaluation.
Call T. Micah Leddy 803-779-9966 (24/7)2008 Lincoln St., Cola, SC 29201
471 University Parkway • Aiken, SC 29801803-641-3392 • www.usca.edu/nursing
USC Aiken School of Nursing offers the BSN degree with two tracks, the asynchronous online RN to BSN and a
generic BSN. The BSN program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE),
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120, 202-887-6791.
For further information contact
Generic BSN RN to BSN Kathy Simmons Karen Morgan 803-641-3392 803-641-3277 [email protected] [email protected]
FNPs and other Primary Care APRNs
Be a true partner to your patients in rural SC! Great Primary Care FNP opportunities in rural
communities and other areas of high need across SC. Many rural or underserved practice sites may be eligible
for *NHSC programs or the *SC Rural State Incentive grant.
Contact Stacey Day, Director of Recruitment at
803-454-3850, ext. 2009 or via email to [email protected] and mention this referral.
Sorry, no RN or LPN recruitment at this time.*These programs are competitive, with awards highly dependent
on site HSPA scores and other factors.
Assistant Director of Nursing / RN Nurse Manager
NHC Garden City, a CMS Five Star center, is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing for our 148 bed skilled nursing facility. At NHC, we believe in a patient centered approach to healthcare. We are looking for a RN/Nurse Manager that can
lead a team of healthcare providers toward that goal.
Please apply in person or send resumes to
Sue Riedy at [email protected]
National HealthCare, Garden City9405 Hwy. 17 Bypass | Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
843-650-2213 | nhcgardencity.com
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