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NEW: PUBLIC ACCESS AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION TO DISCIPLINARY DOCUMENTS CODE OF ETHICS FOR NURSES The Board of Nursing has added a link to the Web- site that enables the public to access documents relat- ed to disciplinary activities involving licensees. 1. The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for Records will be available to identify which charges the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by consid- were filed and what the Board determined to be an erations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health prob- appropriate disposition in the matter. Inquiries may be made for disciplinary action dating back to the lems. year 1970. The link can be found under “News and Hot Topics” 2. The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, on the newly redesigned Website. Information is eas- group, or community. ily searchable by name or license number. A search can also be initiated based on text, using key words. 3. The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of This method of inquiry could involve considerable time, as the database is quite large. the patient. The Board is making this information readily avail- able to be helpful to those who desire to review past 4. The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and deter- disciplinary actions or to check for current Board mines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to sanctions. provide optimum patient care. 5. The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to preserve integrity and safety, to maintain competence, and to continue personal and Also In This Issue . . . professional growth. I. BOARD OF NURSING NEWS Members of the Iowa Board of Nursing ...... p. 2 6. The nurse participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving health care environ- Board Meeting Schedule ...... p. 2 ments and conditions of employment conducive to the provision of quality health care Communicating with the Iowa and consistent with the values of the profession through individual and collective Board of Nursing ...... p. 3 Agendas and Minutes on the Web ...... p. 5 action. Provider Update ...... p. 5 Mandatory Training on Abuse 7. The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to Identification and Reporting ...... p. 5 Iowa Board of Nursing Fees ...... p. 5 practice, education, administration and knowledge development. Procedures For Inactive Status ...... p. 6 Verification System for Employers ...... p. 6 8. The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting Telephone Verification of Iowa Licensure for New community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs. Graduates who Pass the NCLEX® Exam ...... p. 6 Summary: Board Meeting ...... p. 7 Summary: Conference Calls ...... p. 10 9. The profession of nursing, as represented by associations and their members, is respon- Change of Address Form ...... p. 10 sible for articulating nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of the profession and Nurse Licensure Compact ...... p. 11 License Renewal - On-line ...... p. 11 its practice, and for shaping social policy. LPN Supervision in Long Term Care Facilities ...... p. 11 Renewal Notice ...... p. 26 Reprinted with permission from American Nurses Association, Code of Ethics for Nurses Licenses Due For Renewal ...... p. 26 with Interpretive Statements, (c)2001 Nursesbooks.org, Silver Spring, MD. II. CONTINUING EDUCATION OFFERINGS Visit ANA’s website at http://www.nursingworld.org, for additional information on obtain- REGION I Northwest, none ing the full Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, as well as their on-line REGION II Northeast, pp. 12-13 REGION III Southwest, p. 14 independent study module on the same subject. REGION IV Southeast, pp. 15 REGION V Central, p. 16 OUT-OF-STATE PROGRAMS none HOME STUDY PROGRAMS pp. 17-25
Presort Standard This newsletter is a nonpublic forum. The U.S. POSTAGE Iowa Board of Nursing retains exclusive jour- RENEWAL PAID nalistic discretion over all substantive por- Permit No. 14 tions of the newsletter. The Board and its REMINDER Princeton, MN boards and commissions play no role in the 55371 solicitation of the advertising, and do not Do you have a birthday in June, July or August? explicitly or implicitly endorse any advertiser Don’t forget to check the lists of upcoming renewals or any good or service advertised in the printed on pages 26-35 for the 2008 expirations in newsletter. All advertising must conform to these months, to determine whether your license is the advertising policies described in 193 Iowa due for renewal. Admin. Code 1-9. Page 2 - Iowa Board of Nursing Newsletter - May, June, July 2008
MEMBERS OF THE DISCLAIMER CLAUSE IOWA BOARD OF NURSING BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE For advertising rates and information, contact May 1, 2007 - April 30, 2008 2008 - 2009 Arthur L. Davis Agency, 517 Washington, P.O. TERM ENDS Box 216, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, Ph. #1-800-626- M. Ann Aulwes-Allison, RN, MA, EdS, Chairperson 2009 June 11-12-13, 2008 (May 21, 2008) 436 East Manning, Ottumwa, IA 52501 4081. Responsibility for errors in advertising is lim- September 10-11-12, 2008 (August 20, 2008) (Nursing Education) ited to corrections in the next issue or refund of Pauline E. Taylor, RN, BSN, Secretary 2008 December 3-4-5, 2008 (November 12, 2008) price of advertisement. Publisher is not responsible 1917 Graslon Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246 February 25-26-27, 2009 (February 4, 2009) for errors in printing of schedule. (Nursing Practice) Clyde Bradley 2010 June 3-4-5, 2009 (May 13, 2009) 315 33rd Avenue North, Clinton, IA 52732 Requests for establishment of new schools, (Consumer) requests for major curriculum change, other special Jane E. Hasek, RN, EdD 2010 requests, and regular business will be considered at 606 Center Street, Reinbeck, IA 50669 each meeting. Materials must be received in the (Nursing Education) board office three (3) weeks prior to a scheduled Mary J. Jacobus, LPN 2008 board meeting. For your convenience, behind each 3105 14th Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 board meeting date is the deadline for receipt of (Nursing Practice) materials. John H. Connors 2008 2808 East 16th Street, Apartment 16, Des Moines, IA 50316 (Consumer) Mark L. Hilliard, MSN, ARNP 2010 8065 Briargate Court, Johnston, IA 50131 (Nursing Practice) May, June, July 2008 - Iowa Board of Nursing Newsletter - Page 3
COMMUNICATING WITH THE IOWA BOARD OF NURSING The Iowa Board of Nursing requests that licensees and the public use the board web site www.state.ia.us/nursing or telephone verification system 515-281-3255 for 24- hour access to online license renewal and verification, address changes and general information. Use the following contacts for specific questions. If you inquire about your licensure sta- tus or request written materials, provide the following information at the beginning of the call/message: Iowa license number, full name, mailing address, and phone number includ- ing area code.
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• Your license renewal or reactiva- Phone 515-281-3264 tion in process [email protected] • Lost/stolen licenses • License Verification
• Name/address changes Phone 515-281-4826 • Application for license renewal or [email protected] reactivation • Inactive status
• Application forms for licensure by Phone 515-281-6488 examination or endorsement [email protected] • ARNP application and renewal • Foreign applicants for licensure • Your application in process
• Continuing education rules Phone 515-281-8808 • Continuing Education provider [email protected] rules
• Special approval of Continuing Phone 515-281-8258 Education courses [email protected] • Audits
• Disciplinary issues Phone 515-281-6472 • Sanctioned cases [email protected] • Roster and label orders
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• Nurse Licensure Compact Agree- Phone 515-281-5535 ment (Multi-state license) [email protected] • NCLEX accommodations Page 4 - Iowa Board of Nursing Newsletter - May, June, July 2008 May, June, July 2008 - Iowa Board of Nursing Newsletter - Page 5
IOWA BOARD OF NURSING PROVIDER UPDATE AGENDAS AND MINUTES FEES The following providers have been granted ON THE WEB The following licensing fees have been approved to sup- approval and assigned the following approved All Board and Committee agendas are on our web- port regulatory activities of the Iowa Board of Nursing. provider numbers: site. Agendas are posted at least 48 hours in advance * Application for Examination $ 143.00 (Provider 351) of a meeting. Previous agendas will remain posted Application for Re-Exam $ . 93.00 Iowa Hospice until replaced by the current agendas. Board and (Nursing Board holds Fingerprint Card 5650 NW Johnston Drive Suite E Committee minutes are posted at our website approx- dated within the previous 12 months) Johnston, IA 50131 imately three (3) months following the meetings. Renewal of License $ . 99.00 You can reach our Agendas and Minutes at our (Provider 352) * License by Endorsement $ 169.00 website, www.iowa.gov/nursing, under “Boards and Waverly Health Center * Reactivation of License $ 225.00 Meetings.” 312 9th Street SW Late Renewal $ 149.00 Waverly, IA 50677 Application for ARNP $ . 81.00 ARNP Renewal $ . 81.00 (Provider 353) Certified Verification of License Quality Management Consultants, Inc. MANDATORY TRAINING (includes ARNP) $ . 25.00 691 Harwood Drive ON ABUSE IDENTIFICATION Duplicate/Re-issue of Wallet Card $ . 20.00 Des Moines, IA 50312 AND REPORTING Certified Copy of Original Document $ . 20.00 Returned Check $ . 15.00 The following provider has moved or changed its Non-Certified Employer Verification name, which should be noted on the listing in your Legislation passed during the 2001 Iowa General Assem- of License (Includes VISA Screen) $. . . 3.00 possession: bly mandates that licensing boards, including the Iowa Board of Nursing, require a person (ARNP, RN, LPN), who regularly *Fee includes the $50.00 fee for evaluation of the fingerprint (Provider 308) examines, attends, counsels, or treats dependent adults or packet and the DCI/FBI criminal history background check. Iowa Health Home Care children in Iowa, upon renewal of licensure to accurately doc- 11333 Aurora Avenue ument compliance with training requirements on abuse edu- Urbandale, IA 50322 cation and/or dependent adult abuse. The course must have (previously listed as InTrust) been completed within the last 5 years. A list of approved courses is available at The following providers have voluntarily relin- quished their Iowa provider numbers, and should be www.idph.state.ia.us/bh/abuse_ed_review.asp removed from the lists currently in your possession: (Provider 44) University of Northern Iowa Conference & Visitor Services House 32 Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0225 (Provider 54) American Red Cross Hawkeye Chapter 2530 University Avenue Waterloo, IA 50701 (Provider 71) Hall Johnson Communications, Inc. 9737 West Ohio Avenue Lakewood, CO 80226 Page 6 - Iowa Board of Nursing Newsletter - May, June, July 2008
PROCEDURES FOR TELEPHONE VERIFICATION VERIFICATION SYSTEM INACTIVE STATUS OF IOWA LICENSURE FOR EMPLOYERS Requests for inactive status from licensees will NOT be FOR NEW GRADUATES WHO PASS Facilities/employers can verify licenses using the last accepted. THE NCLEX® EXAMINATION name and the last four digits of a Social Security Number. The employer logon license verification program is located at Licensees will no longer need to request to place their The Iowa Board of Nursing does not release NCLEX® www.state.ia.us/nursing. Iowa license on inactive status when they move out of examination pass/fail results by telephone or Internet. Can- Access is restricted to entities that have applied to the state or are no longer practicing in the nursing field. (The didates for licensure by examination are notified in writing of Iowa Board of Nursing for secured access. The application license will be placed inactive 30 days after expiration.) their test result. The Iowa Board of Nursing verifies Iowa form is available on-line at www.state.ia.us/nursing. Submit Delinquent status has been eliminated. licensure status through the automated telephone system on completed and signed form by mail, or fax it to (515) 281- the first or second Wednesday afternoon following the test 4825. A login ID and a password for access to the system will Licensees who do NOT renew their Iowa license within 30 date if all the following have occurred: be sent via email to approved employers. days after expiration will automatically be placed on inac- What information will you receive? • the candidate has applied for licensure in Iowa tive status. • the candidate has passed the examination 1. Licensee Name For reactivation of an inactive license the licensee will be • the NCLEX® result has been transmitted to the board 2. License Type required to submit a reactivation application and the fee of by the test service 3. License Status $225.00. The continuing education requirement for reacti- 4. License effective and expiration dates Telephone Verification vation is 1.2 Continuing Education Units or 12 Contact 5. Current Disciplinary Action Hours that were earned in the previous 12 months. Two To verify licensure in Iowa, call 515-281-3255 and press 2 Questions: Contact Lynn Linder, Operations Officer, (515) fingerprint cards are also required, to conduct a criminal for initial licensure by exam information, press 2 again for 281-5535. history background check. exam results information. Now you will be prompted to the automated verification system. Through the verification sys- Licensees who move to another compact state and are tem you will either be notified that a license is active and pro- issued a license in the new compact state will have their vided an expiration date or the system will state “invalid Iowa license placed inactive immediately upon issuance of selection” which means your exam results have not been the new license. The Iowa license will need to be returned processed or you did not pass the NCLEX exam. Pressing 1 to the Iowa Board of Nursing office. transfers to the automated verification system. License num- Licensees who inadvertently allow their license to become bers are not released. inactive and continue to work using the inactive license Questions may be directed to 515-281-6488 or will be brought to the attention of the Enforcement Unit [email protected]. for Investigation. Reactivation of the license will require a reactivation application, proof of 1.2 Continuing Education Units or 12 Contact Hours, two fingerprint cards, and the fee of $225.00. Iowa law requires you to keep the board informed of any name or address changes, even when your license is on inactive status. May, June, July 2008 - Iowa Board of Nursing Newsletter - Page 7
SUMMARY e. Fine: #287 Gentiva Health Services, Orlando, FL (1) Melissa Lester, #P38809 – $1000 #290 Professional Education Center, Chico, CA BOARD OF NURSING MEETING (2) Linda Moore, #078401, #P25949 – $1000 #339 Instruct-online, North Liberty DECEMBER 5- 6, 2007 (3) Stevie Myers, #062859, #P15974 – $1000 #340 Continuum Health Care Services, L.C., Ankeny (4) Murinda Sallis, #P41785 – $50 3. There were no voluntary relinquishments of approved Board Members Present: (5) Donna Doherty, #094341, #P35914 – $50 provider numbers since the last board meeting. (6) Sandra Howard, #086909, #P31186 – $100 4. The following providers were renewed by petition for M. Ann Aulwes-Allison, RN, Chairperson (7) Carrie Selby, #109347, #P43221 – $450 waiver since the last board meeting: Pauline Taylor, RN, Secretary (8) Kathryn Thompson, #P25815 – $550 #9 Southwestern Community College, Creston Mary Jacobus, LPN f. Citation and Warning: (retroactive to February 28, 2006) Jane Hasek, RN Cynthia Plaehn, #074612, #P14812 #338 Virginia Gay Hospital, Vinton (retroactive to Clyde Bradley 2. The board voted to: June 30, 2007) John Connors a. Order 21 disciplinary hearings. Continued on page 8 Mark Hilliard, RN b. Approve the proposed Notice of Hearing, Statement Professional Staff Present: of Charges, Settlement Agreement and Final Order (Combined) in 10 cases. Lorinda Inman, RN, Executive Director c. Accept the proposed Stipulation and Order in 21 Christine Newell, RN, Nursing Standards cases. Kathy Weinberg, RN, Practice/Education d. Accept the voluntary relinquishment of license in 1 R.C. Miller, Enforcement case. Sandra Colin, RN, Enforcement e. Close 84 investigations without action. Dana Peterson, Enforcement f. Postpone 26 scheduled hearings for cause. David Cruse, RN, Enforcement g. Approve 2 felony applicants. Doug Bartels, Enforcement h. Approve 1 request for licensure by exam. Taunya Cunningham, RN, Enforcement i. Approve 1 request for license reinstatement. Lynn Linder, Operations j. Approve 1 request for licensure by endorsement. 3. The board held 2 hearings Also present was Emily Kimes-Schwiesow, Assistant Attor- ney General, Department of Justice. Continuing Education: Enforcement: 1. The following applicants were awarded approved provider numbers since the last board meeting: 1. The board completed action on the following cases: #351 Iowa Hospice, Johnston a. Probation: #352 Waverly Health Center, Waverly (1) Sarah Balvanz, #113716, #P45841 – 12 mos. 2. The following providers were approved for renewal (2) Lyndi Green, #113634 – Concurrent with sanc- since the last board meeting: tion imposed by the state of Louisiana #127 Allen College, Waterloo (3) Rhonda Hagge, #111784, #P38769 – 12 mos. #157 Crawford County Memorial Hospital, Denison (4) Catherine Knotek, #069567, #P20709 – 12 mos. #214 Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls (5) Cynthia Short, #093633, #P35133 – 12 mos. b. Indefinite Suspension: (1) Gail Bubke, #070213, #P21044 (2) DaOnnise Waters, #100579 (3) George Hamilton, #101290 (4) Kayleen Pick, #P49002 c. Continuing Education: (1) Megan Anderson, #108866 – 45 contact hrs. (2) Suzanne Carner, #P42993 – 30 contact hrs. (3) Michelle Egan, #105509, #P39939 – 30 contact hrs. (4) Pearl Fleming, #P44301 – 60 contact hrs. (5) Beckee Foss, #112680, #P45237 – 30 contact hrs. (6) Samuel Fristo, #089268, #P32210 – 60 contact hrs. (7) Robert Jenson, #P39492 – 60 contact hrs. (8) Joyce Kutin, #080869, #P15860 – 30 contact hrs. (9) Melissa Lester, #P38809 – 36 contact hrs. (10) Mary Jo Miller, #113563, #P45458 – 60 contact hrs. (11) Linda Moore, #078401, #P25949 – 36 contact hrs. (12) Stevie Myers, #062859, #P15974 – 36 contact hrs. (13) Carol Fugitt, #058826 – 45 contact hrs. (14) Annette Gannon, #087065, #P31318 – 45 con- tact hrs. (15) Sonya Lancaster, #107311, #P40323 – 30 con- tact hrs. (16) Marla Warnke, #086957, #P31222 – 30 contact hrs. d. Voluntary Relinquishment: Sarah Huizenga, #P42188 Page 8 - Iowa Board of Nursing Newsletter - May, June, July 2008
SUMMARY Continued from page 7 Deb Blodgett, RN – Instructor, Iowa Western Commu- 5. The board voted to accept the Bachelor of Science in nity College; Council Bluffs Nursing Program progress report submitted by North- 5. The board voted to deny Iowa provider approval to Victor Palmer, RN – Adjunct Instructor, Hawkeye western College, Orange City. Restorative Medical, Inc., Brandenburg, KY, for failure to Community College; Waterloo The board voted to approve the following courses meet Chapter 5 provider criteria within one year of filing Glenda Moeller, RN, BC, MS – Director of Health and course syllabi submitted by Northwestern College, the initial application. Careers, Continuing Education, Southeastern Orange City: 6. The board voted to accept the following make-up credit Community College; West Burlington NURS 350 Promoting Shalom With Cross Cultural completed by Carrie Elsner: “Clostridium Difficile,” Cindy Scott, RN, BSN – Director of Nursing, Meth-Wick Populations “Human Papilloma Virus” and “Legal, Nursing Law, Pa- Community; Cedar Rapids GEN 350 Topics in Cross-Cultural Studies: Shalom tients' Rights” completed on September 11, 2007 from Don Young, RN, BSN – Administrative Program Coor- and Cross Cultural Populations rn.org, for 3 contact hours and “Care At The End of Life” dinator, Nursing, Allied Health and Long Term NUR 380 Promoting Shalom and Mental Health and “Supervisory Skills For Nurses” completed on Octo- Care, Western Iowa Tech Community College; ber 15, 2007 and November 12, 2007, respectively, from Continued on page 9 Sioux City Iowa Provider 227, for 33 contact hours. Further, Ms. Linda Godlewski, RN, BC, MSN – Director of Nursing, Elsner will be advised she cannot use the course “Super- Bishop Drumm Care Center; Johnston visory Skills For Nurses” for 30 contact hours from Char Schlepp, RN, BS – Director of Quality Assurance, Provider 227 for her next renewal and that she will be Care Initiatives, Inc.; West Des Moines audited at the time of that renewal. 10. Policy statement on sleep medicine. Practice: 11. The board voted to approve the revised Joint Statement on Pain by the Iowa Boards of Medicine, Nursing, Phar- 1. The board voted to issue Order No. 2007-09-PR, which macy and Physician Assistants. denies the petition requesting a refund of the fee for 12. Lorinda Inman gave the board an update on the Nurse reactivation of an inactive license submitted by Beverly Midwife Committee. A. Miller. 2. The board voted to issue Order No. 2007-011-PR, which Education: denies the petition requesting a refund of the fee for 1. The board voted to accept the Iowa Central Community reactivation of an inactive license submitted by Chris J. College Education Program Report and responses to the Hoffman. recommendations and grant Iowa Central Community 3. The board voted to issue Order No. 2007-12-PR, which College, Fort Dodge, full approval for 6 years. denies the petition requesting a refund of the fee for 2. The board voted to accept the Des Moines Area Commu- reactivation of an inactive license submitted by Diane K. nity College Education Program Report and responses Kehoe. to the recommendations and grant Des Moines Area 4. The board voted to issue Order No. 2007-13-PR, which Community College, Ankeny, full approval for 6 years. denies the petition requesting a refund of the $50 fee for 3. The board voted to accept the Master of Science in Nurs- late renewal submitted by Marcia M. Benna. ing Program progress report submitted by Briar Cliff 5. The following individuals addressed the board re- University, Sioux City. garding a request to review the position statement on 4. The board voted to accept the Bachelor of Science in Propofol: Nursing Completion Program progress report submitted Connie Price, Executive Director, Dental Board by Dordt College, Sioux City. Jeff Westland, Oral Surgeon Larry Carl, Director, Dental Association No action was taken on the request to modify the posi- tion statement. 6. The board voted to issue Order No. 2007-14-PR, which denies the petition for waiver of 655 IAC 16.2 Issuance of a license by a compact party state submitted by Debra S. Sieck. 7. The board voted to issue Order No. 2007-10-PR, which denies the petition requesting a refund of the fee required for conducting a national criminal history back- ground check when reactivating an inactive license sub- mitted by Nancy J. Gutmann. 8. The board voted to approve the request for special test- ing accommodations due to a diagnosed disability sub- mitted by Debra Rawson. The accommodations will allow a separate room and three additional testing hours while taking the NCLEX®-RN. 9. The board voted to appoint the following nominees to serve on the committee to revise the course, “Super- vising in Health Care Facilities For Licensed Practical Nurses”: May, June, July 2008 - Iowa Board of Nursing Newsletter - Page 9
SUMMARY Continued from page 8 behalf of Susan Erue. The waiver will be in effect until 5. Lorinda Inman addressed the board regarding the fol- June 2010, upon completion of Dr. Erue's Master of lowing: 6. The board voted to accept the Master of Science in Nurs- Science in Nursing degree. National Council of State Boards of Nursing ing Administration Program progress report submitted 14. The board voted to deny the application for a BSN Com- Financial report by St. Ambrose University, Davenport. pletion Program submitted by William Penn University. Legislative report 7. The board voted to accept the Pre-licensure Baccalaure- The board directs William Penn University to resubmit 6. Emily Kimes-Schwiesow, Assistant Attorney, Depart- ate Program progress report submitted by the Universi- an application for intent to address the following specif- ment of Justice, addressed the board regarding the ty of Dubuque, Dubuque. ic areas: Department of Inspections and Appeals Dependent The board voted to approve the course proposal for Actual establishment of an advisory committee. Adult Abuse Registry. NRS 440 NCLEX®-RN Review submitted by the University Concrete data supporting evidence of potential BSN of Dubuque, Dubuque. students in the community. 8. The board voted to accept the RN-BSN Program Concrete data supporting the need for BSN prepared progress report submitted by Upper Iowa University, nurses in the community, career opportunities Fayette. and career advancement. 9. The board voted to approve the following curriculum Documentation of communication with established revisions submitted by Coe College, Cedar Rapids: BSN programs in the surrounding area and the Deletion of course NUR 100 – Nursing Issues effect on these nursing programs. Addition of course NUR 3XX – Maternal Newborn Qualifications of the head of the program regarding Nursing and Course Syllabus the need of two years of teaching experience in 10. The board voted to approve the BSN Completion Pro- nursing. gram curriculum revisions submitted by Mercy College 15. Information items: of Health Sciences, Des Moines. Letter from Hamilton College, Des Moines The board voted to approve the following courses NCLEX® RN/PN 3rd quarter results and course syllabi submitted by Mercy College of Health Sciences, Des Moines: Miscellaneous: NSG 131 Nursing Health Promotion Across the Life Span 1. The board voted to approve the following board meet- NSG 132 Nursing Skills II ing dates: 11. The board voted to approve the following courses and September 10-11-12, 2008 course syllabi submitted by St. Luke's College, Sioux City: December 3-4-5, 2008 NUR230: Professional Development III February 25-26-27, 2009 NUR232: Pharmacology in Nursing Practice III June 3-4-5, 2009 NUR235: Nursing Care Across the Life Span 2. Sandi Colin and Dave Cruse gave the board an update NUR236: Medical-Surgical Nursing on the alternative to discipline committee activities and NUR240: Professional Development IV the board reviewed a draft of proposed rules. No action NUR245: Advanced Nursing Care was taken. NUR246: Transition to Practice 3. The board voted to have Lorinda Inman attend the next 12. The board voted to approve the following courses and Board of Medicine meeting regarding the issue of Pain course syllabi submitted by the University of Iowa, Iowa Management. City: 4. The board voted to approve the following minutes with 96:306 DNP: Advanced Role Development II corrections: 96:212 Research For Evidence Based Practice II September 12-14, 2007 board meeting 96:307 DNP: Advanced Role Development Practi- September 19, 2007 conference call cum II October 25, 2007 conference call 13. The board voted to issue Order No. 2007-05-ED granting the waiver to Iowa Wesleyan College, Mount Pleasant on Page 10 - Iowa Board of Nursing Newsletter - May, June, July 2008
SUMMARY Doug Bartels, Enforcement Board Member Excused: Taunya Cunningham, RN, Enforcement Jane Hasek, RN IOWA BOARD OF NURSING Lynn Linder, Operations Officer Professional Staff Present: CONFERENCE CALLS Enforcement: JANUARY 14, 2008 The board completed action on the following cases: Lorinda Inman, RN, Executive Director Fine: Sandra Colin, RN, Enforcement Board Members Present: 1. Gina Gross, #094144, #P36222 – $50 Taunya Cunningham, RN, Enforcement Lynn Linder, Operations Officer M. Ann Aulwes-Allison, RN, Chairperson 2. Christie Morgan, #P41602 – $150 Pauline Taylor, RN, Secretary 3. Deon Wingert, #P36750 – $150 Enforcement: Mary Jacobus, LPN Practice: The board completed action on the following cases: Jane Hasek, RN 1. Voluntary Relinquishment: Clyde Bradley The board voted to approve a request for special testing John Connors accommodations due to a diagnosed disability, submitted by a. Rebecca Griffith, #098026, #P37172 Ginger Byram. The accommodation will allow a reader, sepa- b. Jenny Winkler, #P37483 Board Member Excused: rate room and two additional testing hours while taking the 2. Continuing Education: NCLEX®-RN. a. Diane Teske, #099188, #P38334 – 30 contact hrs. Mark Hilliard, RN b. Berilla Consoer, #087049 – 15 contact hrs. Professional Staff Present: Miscellaneous: 3. Fine: 1. The board voted to send Jane Hasek and Ann Aulwes-Alli- Diane Teske, #099188, #P38334 – $50 Lorinda Inman, RN, Executive Director son to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing 4. Probation: Dana Peterson, Enforcement Mid-Year Meeting in Chicago, IL March 3-5, 2008. Karen Maxon, #096531 – 12 months Doug Bartels, Enforcement 2. The board voted to appoint Lorinda Inman to sit on the Practice: Enforcement: Governor’s Nursing Workforce Taskforce chaired by Lt. Governor Patty Judge. The board voted to approve a request for special testing 1. The board completed action on the following cases: accommodations due to a diagnosed disability, submitted by FEBRUARY 20, 2008 a. Continuing Education: Tiffany Rowland. The accommodation will allow a separate (1) Tonya Atkinson, #P35001 – 6 contact hrs. Board Members Present: room and three additional testing hours while taking the (2) Jeffrey Hargis, #095869 – 30 contact hrs. NCLEX®-RN. b. Fine: M. Ann Aulwes-Allison, RN, Chairperson (1) Tonya Atkinson, #P35001 – $300 Pauline Taylor, RN, Secretary (2) Dori Williamson, #098655, #P37690 – $50 Mary Jacobus, LPN (3) Jane Snodgrass, #043504 – $200 Clyde Bradley c. Voluntary Relinquishment: John Connors Amy Kanengieter, #P096960 Mark Hilliard, RN d. Probation: Jeffrey Hargis, #095869 – Concurrent with District Court, Worth County, Iowa e. Suspension: (1) Franklin Rosas Morales, #P41601 (2) Kathy Hiatt, #P36034 – Indefinite 2. The board voted to deny 1 request for rehearing. JANUARY 24, 2008 Board Members Present: M. Ann Aulwes-Allison, RN, Chairperson Pauline Taylor, RN, Secretary Mary Jacobus, LPN Jane Hasek, RN Clyde Bradley John Connors Mark Hilliard, RN Professional Staff Present: Lorinda Inman, RN, Executive Director Change of Address/Name State law requires you to keep the Board of Nursing apprised at all times of your current mailing address. Notification of address changes must be made in writing. For your convenience, you may utilize the following form to submit your address change. Last Name: SSN: / / First Name: RN/LPN#: Middle Name: Today’s Date: Resident State: Name Change: Yes No Previous Name:
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( ) Check here if you are on active military duty. ( ) Check here if you are a Federal Employee. ( ) Check here if you are an LPN but have filed application for an RN license. ( ) Check here if your license expires in less than 2 months and you would like a renewal form mailed to you. Mail to: Iowa Board of Nursing or Riverpoint Business Park e-mail information to: 400 SW 8th St., STE B [email protected] Des Moines, IA 50309 May, June, July 2008 - Iowa Board of Nursing Newsletter - Page 11
NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT LICENSE RENEWAL . . . ONLINE LPN SUPERVISION The Iowa Board of Nursing is pleased to be a member of The Iowa Board of Nursing has made renewing licenses IN LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES the nurse licensure compact. This new form of licensure and easier for many nurses in Iowa through online license renew- In order for an LPN to supervise in an intermediate or regulation will better protect the public by: al. Although many nurses are taking advantage of this serv- skilled health care facility, the LPN MUST satisfactorily com- Allowing competent nurses to provide care both physical- ice, there are still many more nurses who could benefit from plete the board approved LPN Supervisory Course within six ly and electronically wherever care is needed; it. There are many advantages to online renewal including: (6) months of employment in the supervisory role. The Providing the public ready access to and a choice of qual- It is easy. Just go to the website at: course is designed specifically for the supervision role in the ified nurses; www.iowa.gov/nursing long term care patient setting. A board approved nursing Protecting clients against incompetent nurses or unsafe program or an approved provider of continuing education nursing care through better communication between boards All you need is your license number, social security must provide the course. of nursing, cooperative disciplinary investigations and number, date of birth, MasterCard, VISA or a debit The area community colleges offer courses. It is the prompt reporting of disciplinary action; card. Answer all the questions. Pay the $104.00 fee, responsibility of the licensed practical nurse to maintain his Benefiting employers of nurses by having a more mobile which includes a $5.00 online convenience fee. or her certificate documenting completion of the course. workforce and a convenient centralized database for verifica- A licensed practical nurse is entitled to supervise without tion of licensure credentials. It is fast. Once the online renewal process is complete your license is immediately renewed and will be the educational requirement outlined above if the licensed Understanding the Basics mailed in three to five working days. practical nurse was performing in a supervisory role on or before October 6, 1982. Verification is required. It is convenient. You can renew on your computer at The nurse licensure compact allows a nurse who resides If licensees are unable to obtain the course within the first home, at midnight or on a holiday if you choose. If in a compact state to hold ONE license in the nurse’s primary six months of employment, the LPN must write to the Board you do not have a computer at home, you could state of residence and practice in all other states in which the explaining the reason a waiver of the LPN Supervisory Course renew on the computer at your local library or at your compact is in effect. Primary state of residence is where the is being requested. work place. nurse holds a driver’s license, pays taxes and/or votes. Licensed practical nurses who are enrolled full-time in a registered nurse program are not exempt from the course. Your information is secured/masked to protect your The compact requires the nurse to practice according privacy. However, an LPN who is a full-time student in an RN program to the laws and regulations of the state in which the nurse and/or who is scheduled to graduate within one year, may provides care where the patient is located at the time the Online renewal reduces errors. The system will not let request a waiver by writing to the board office. The request care is provided. The practice laws and regulations for many you move forward until all questions are answered. for a waiver must state the number of credit hours to be states are available online. Online renewal is available for RNs and LPNs only. taken each semester and include the student’s expected date of graduation. A nurse who is under discipline may be in a monitoring Late online renewal is also available through the 15th Individuals who do not graduate from the RN program as agreement, which restricts practice across state lines. of the month following the expiration date on the scheduled or who are not successful on the RN-NCLEX® must wallet card. Fee = $154.00. take the next available course. If you hold a license in a COMPACT state and RESIDE in that COMPACT state, your license is a multistate license which Please note that the Board does not mail renewal forms or authorizes you to practice in any other compact state. notices to nurses whose licenses are due for renewal. We encourage all nurses to consider going online to apply for If you hold a license in a COMPACT state, but do not renewal. We think you will be surprised at how easy it is. RESIDE in that compact state (reside in a non-compact state), (Renewal lists and information begin on page 26.) your license is a single state license and it authorizes you to practice only in that compact state. For example, if you hold an Iowa nursing license, but do not live in Iowa, the license is a single state license and does not grant you the privilege to practice in any other state.