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Judith Curfman Thompson SCNA for moving the Annual Meeting forward to CEO and Lobbyist new and exciting places for the future of SCNA. A special thanks goes to Rosie Robinson for all of ONWARD! Into 2018. her excellent work in keeping the myriad details of I do hope that everyone a meeting like the Convention and Annual Meeting 2018 Board of Directors had some time for rest and in great order! She makes it look easy…when we all President – Sheryl Mitchell refreshment in the hectic know that it is not! WELL DONE, ALL! days leading up to the end 2018 also marks the beginning of the second President-Elect – Selina Hunt-McKinney of 2017. 2018 marks the year of the 2 year term of the SC General Secretary/Treasurer – Amelia Joseph beginning of the 111th year Assembly. SCNA will be working hard to work Commission Chair – of SCNA, so on we go! on legislation that will be important to nurses in Public Policy/Legislation – Jessica Stricklin We ended 2017 with a South Carolina, and we trust, see the passage of Commission Chair – Professional Advocacy most successful Convention significant legislation that will support the practice and Development – Teshieka Curtis-Pugh and Annual Meeting of of Advanced Practice for APRNs of all titles in Director, Seat 1 – Alice Wyatt SCNA. Throughout this Judith Curfman our state. SCNA will also be working to support issue of the South Carolina Thompson legislation that will encourage the access to Director, Seat 2 – Vacant Nurse, you will see some healthcare for all people who live in our state. There APRN Chapter Chair (Ex-Officio) – Kahlil Demonbreun of the work that was done during the Convention is much work that needs to be done. Clinical Nurse Leader (Ex-Officio) – Mary Alice Hodge as well as learn about some new changes at Please be sure to look through this issue of the Nurse Educator Chapter Chair SCNA for the future. I would like to thank all of the South Carolina Nurse to see some of the work done (Ex-Officio) – Andrietta Barnett SCNA members who contributed greatly to the at the Convention and Annual Meeting. creation of the Convention and to the officers of So, Happy New Year and ONWARD! Piedmont District Chapter Chair (Ex-Officio) – Ava Pridemore Psychiatric-Mental Health Chapter Chair (Ex-Officio) – Maggie Johnson CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Women and Children’s Health Chapter Chair – Mary Wessinger Any SCNA member may research, write and submit (Ex-Officio) resolutions for consideration by the 2018 SCNA Annual The SCNA Nominating Committee has called SNA-SC President (Ex-Officio) – Kimberly Goldee Meeting. 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South Carolina Nurse Editorial Staff: Judith Curfman Thompson, Executive Editor The mission of the South Carolina Nurses Association is to represent all South Carolina registered nurses in a Rosie Robinson, Assistant Editor membership organization to promote and advocate the role of the registered nurse to improve health for all. WWW.SCNURSES.ORG The South Carolina Nurse – January, February, March 2018 PAGE 3 President’s Column

Sheryl Mitchell, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC SCNA President

New Year! Welcome to 2018. Welcome to our new board members and chapter officers. I would also like to thank our immediate past board members and chapter officers for their service and dedication. In preparation for this column, I reflected on the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) in 2017. We began 2017 with a large amount of uncertainty surrounding health care. At the Federal level, we saw multiple attempts to repeal and replace the ACA. In addition to the attempts to repeal healthcare, we saw legislation on Capitol Hill regarding Nursing Workforce Development, Safe Staffing, and Home Health. In South Carolina, Sheryl Mitchell APRNs continued to seek Full Practice Authority.

As we begin 2018, there is still uncertainty surrounding healthcare. Nursing Workforce Development, Safe Staffing, and Home Health legislation still must move forward. APRNs in South Carolina will continue to seek legislation that will remove barriers and increase access to healthcare. We must continue to move forward and have critical conversations about nursing education, practice, research, policy, nursing workforce, lateral violence, diversity and inclusion, and protecting healthcare workers from acts of violence. SCNA is committed to moving nursing forward. However, we need you to do so. We will send out a call to members to participate on various committees and to represent SCNA at meetings. We will need content experts so that we may feature specialized topics in the South Carolina Nurse. We will need individuals interested in participating in policy and legislation. We need you to shape the future of nursing in South Carolina. As you read this issue, think about the future of nursing. What issues would you like to see addressed? Do you have an idea for us? We will be glad to discuss it with you. We look forward to hearing from you. Let’s move nursing onward and upward.

2018 OFFICIAL CALL FOR SUGGESTED SCNA BYLAW REVISIONS Please consider this the official call for any suggested SCNA bylaw revisions for consideration at the 2018 SCNA Annual Meeting to take place this Fall. A full set of current SCNA Bylaws can be obtained via the SCNA web site at http://www. scnurses.org/?Bylaws. All proposed revisions must be submitted to SCNA before May 1, 2018. Please forward to:

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The mission of the South Carolina Nurses Association is to represent all South Carolina registered nurses in a membership organization to promote and advocate the role of the registered nurse to improve health for all. PAGE 6 January, February, March 2018 – The South Carolina Nurse WWW.SCNURSES.ORG SPECIAL SERIES • ANA Cornerstone Documents Foundational Documents of Nursing American Nurses Association Nursing: Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, 3rd Edition Special Series: Article One

Kahlil Demonbreun, DNP, RNC-OB, Definition of Nursing Practice WHNP-BC, ANP-BC, FAANP The purpose of this brief synopsis is to highlight what constitutes basic scope, standards and regulations for the nursing profession. To do so, selected excerpts Dr. Demonbreun is the Chapter Chair for the SCNA from what is regarded as a premier resource for the foundation of professional APRN Chapter. He is employed at the Dorn VA Hospital nursing practice, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing: Scope and in Columbia, SC. He was a member of the Workgroup Standards of Practice, Third Edition will be used. at ANA on Nursing Scope and Standards in 2014-2015. According to the text, Nursing is defined as the protection, promotion, and This Workgroup was responsible for the revision of the optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of Nursing Scope and Standards which is now in effect, healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human the third edition. response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations. As 2018 begins we are reminded of the continued professionalism, dedication, and commitment directed The Scope of Nursing Practice at improving lives of those we serve as Registered The Scope of Nursing Practice describes the “who,” “what,” “where,” “when,” Nurses in all areas of practice. Kahlil Demonbreun “why,” and “how” of nursing practice. As example, RNs, graduate level prepared registered nurses (GLPRN)s, and APRNs make up the “who.” The definition as cited above provides a clear presentation of the “what” of nursing. The “where” comprises the environment of nursing and is wherever a healthcare consumer is WANTED: Writers who would like to share information in need of care, information, or advocacy. The function of nursing occurs “when” about the ANA Cornerstone Documents! ever there is a need for nursing knowledge, wisdom, caring, leadership, practice, or education, anytime, anywhere. The “why” is characterized as nursing’s REWARD: Publication in the South Carolina Nurse in 2018 response to the changing needs of society to achieve positive healthcare consumer outcomes in keeping with nursing’s social contract with an obligation The SCNA Board of Directors would like to offer the opportunity to members to society. Lastly, the “how” of nursing practice is defined as the ways, means, to write articles about the ANA Cornerstone Documents for the next year’s methods, and manners that nurses use to practice professionally. This scope editions of the South Carolina Nurse. They thought that it was so important, to which individual RNs, GLPRNs and APRNs, engage in nursing practice is that they included the articles in the SCNA Strategic Plan for 2018. dependent on their education, experience, role, and the population served.

The Cornerstone Documents include: Standards of Practice ​ – Nurses Scope and Standards of Practice ​Standards of Practice in contrast, describe six familiar levels of the competent ​ – The Code of Ethics for Nurses critical thinking model commonly referred to as the nursing process and in which – ​Nursing’s Social Policy Statement a corresponding standard exists for each nursing process component. The Standards of Practice The Scope and Standards of Practice article is in this edition of the South Carolina Nurse. Nursing Process Component Standard Assessment Standard 1 We welcome articles from volunteers for the remaining three editions. Please contact Judith Thompson, CEO at [email protected] to find Diagnosis Standard 2 out more information and to volunteer for this exciting project in working Outcomes Identification Standard 3 on supporting professional nursing practice. WRITE ON! Planning Standard 4 Implementation Standard 5 Coordination of Care Standard 5A Health Teaching the Health Promotion Standard 5B Evaluation Standard 6

The Standards of Professional Performance Similarly, the Standards of Professional Performance describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role. All RNs, GLPRNs, and APRNs including those in MASTER OF HEALTH leadership are expected to engage in professional role activities appropriate to their ADMINISTRATION (MHA) education and position. Weekend Program for Health Professionals The Standards of Practice Professional Performance Standard NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR Ethics Standard 7 ADMISSION FOR AUGUST 2018 SESSION - Nationally accredited MHA program for professionals Culturally Congruent Practice Standard 8 working in health industry Communication Standard 9 - Once a month weekend classes (Fri–Sun) - Allows you to study while working full time Collaboration Standard 10 - 28 Month program - Visiting/analyzing a prominent health system as a group Leadership Standard 11 to satisfy capstone requirement Education Standard 12 - Class location: Greenville or Columbia, South Carolina Evidence-Based Practice and Research Standard 13 Enrollment is limited. If interested, please contact the program director as soon as possible: Quality of Practice Standard 14 Bankole Olatosi, PhD., FACHE | Director, MHA Programs Professional Practice Evaluation Standard 15 Arnold School of Public Health Department of Health Services Policy and Management Resource Utilization Standard 16 University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208 Phone: (803) 777-9865 | Email: [email protected] Environmental Health Standard 17

SCNA State Convention and APRN Conference, October 4-6, 2018 – Marriott, North Charleston, SC WWW.SCNURSES.ORG The South Carolina Nurse – January, February, March 2018 PAGE 7 SPECIAL SERIES • ANA Cornerstone Documents

Model of Professional Nursing Practice Regulation (see figure) territorial boards of nursing, legislators, lobbyists, National Council of State In 2006, the Model of Professional Nursing Practice Regulation emerged from Boards of Nursing, healthcare advocacy groups, healthcare consumers as ANA work and informed the discussions of specialty nursing and APRN practice. voters, political action committees, RNs, GLPRNs and APRNs*. Conceptualized as 3-sides of a tetrahedron, the model is of significance because Foundation: Professional Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, it highlights the levels of regulations that RNs, GLPRNs and APRNs are held Code of Ethics, and Specialty Certification to. Consider that often in disciplinary cases the scopes and standards along ANA’s Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for with regulations are the first documents that are used to address questions Nurses with Interpretive Statements are essential professional resources that relating to substandard nursing practice. Unfortunately many APRNs collectively guide nursing practice in all roles and settings. Compliance with the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements and identified standards consider guidelines and disease treatment recommendations as the only of practice and accompanying competencies reflects the expected level of standards to which they will be measured potentially negating this important competence of all nurses. Specialty certification provides additional verification practice information. Consequently, holding a working knowledge of the and validation of competence for a focused body of knowledge and associated scope, standards, and regulations of professional nursing practice regardless skill sets of practice. Participants on this level include: Participants: American of educational level or role is critical to ones professional career in addition to Nurses Association, credentialing and educational organizations, professional nursing organizations, healthcare consumers as care partners, RNs, GLPRNs improving patient outcomes. and APRNs*. Each level builds on the lower ones, ascending in order of impact from the foundation to the peak. The lowest level in the model represents the (*The APRN direct care roles include certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified responsibility of the professional nurse and the professional and specialty nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, and certified nurse practitioners.) nursing organizations to their members and the public to define the scope and standards of nursing practice. Yes, indeed we have come a long way since the outset of the professional The next level up in the tetrahedron represents the regulation provided practice of nursing, yet there is so much more for us to achieve. We have by the nurse practice acts, rules, and regulations in the pertinent licensing a solid documented history of advancement toward improving the outcomes jurisdictions. Institutional policies and procedures provide further of those we serve. So let us embrace the new challenges that await us considerations in the next level of regulation of nursing practice for the RNs, with each new day as we holdfast to the scope, standards, and regulations GLPRNs and APRNs. that guide our practice. And as we look to another year of our celebrated The highest level is that of self-determination by the nurse upon profession, let each and everyone of us never forget that at the core of our consideration of all the other levels of input about professional nursing existence we truly are first and foremost all Registered Nurses. practice regulation. The concepts of Safety, Quality, and Evidence are integral to all four levels, and are represented as three sides of a tetrahedron. References The goals of individualized professional self-determination are positive American Association of Nurse Practitioners. (2005). Celebrating 40 years of NPs. patient outcomes and healthcare outcomes resulting from safe, quality, and Retrieved from https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YNMki0i88xA evidenced-based nursing practice decisions. American Nurses Association. (2015). Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, (3rd ed.). Silver Spring, MD: Nursesbooks.org

Figure: Model of Professional Nursing Practice Regulation

Peak: Self-Determination This peak represents self-regulation and self-determination by each individual nurse in exercising judgments based upon the integration of content, decisions, and actions from the three lower tiers. The resultant demonstrated behaviors reflect responsible and accountable nursing practice decisions culminating in safe, quality, evidence-based practice. The peak culminates in a point directed upward synonymous to an illuminating path from Nightingale’s lamp to emphasize continued potential toward a higher level of individual professional practice regulation. Participants on this level include: RNs, GLPRNs and APRNs*

Institutional Policies and Procedures Regulation at the institutional, organizational, or systems level occurs through the established policies, procedures and governing statements that influence and direct nursing practice and its environment. Participants on this level include: Participants: Institutions, organizations, entities, and systems where nurses are present, chief nursing officers and executives, healthcare administrators, nursing managers, nursing supervisors, RNs, GLPRNs and APRNs*, third-party reimbursement entities, and academic institutions.

Nurse Practice Act and Rules and Regulations Legislation and regulatory authorities govern through nurse practice acts, statute, code, and regulation administrated by state boards of nursing and exemplified by licensure status. Participants on this level include: State or

SCNA Annual Meeting October 5, 2018 – Marriott, North Charleston, SC PAGE 8 January, February, March 2018 – The South Carolina Nurse WWW.SCNURSES.ORG 2017 SCNA State Convention & 23rd APRN Fall Pharm Conference

REPORT OF THE SCNA ANNUAL MEETING Annual Meeting of the SCNA Board of Directors The Annual Meeting of the South Carolina “The purposes shall be unrestricted by consideration Nurses Association was held on November 3, of age, color, creed, disability, gender, health status, November 3, 2017, Sonesta Hotel 2017 at the Sonesta Hotel in Hilton Head, South lifestyle, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Hilton Head, South Carolina Carolina. President Sheryl Mitchell presided. The The purposes of SCNA do not include dealing with The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of current members of the SCNA Board, Tena Hunt employment concerning grievances, labor disputes, SCNA was held immediately following the Annual McKinney, Alice Wyatt, and TK Curtis Pugh were all wages, rates or pay, or terms or conditions of Meeting of SCNA. This meeting is held as required in attendance. The proper motions to establish the employment.” The second sentence is the addition. by the corporate laws of South Carolina to ensure Agenda and standing Rules were made. A motion A second motion was made to Article IV: that at least one meeting of a Board of Directors is to amend the Agenda and Standing Rules to move Organizational Affiliates, Section 1. Qualifications. held. SCNA follows this law by having the meeting adding New Business as a new section IX and the The motion was to remove the word “nursing” from a; immediately following the Annual Meeting of the renumbering of all the remaining sections as they and remove b; and to then re-letter the sections c and Membership. were in the original Agenda. The motion was passed. d to become new b and c. The motion was amended The major business was the adoption of the In keeping with the current SCNA Bylaws, those to remove the words “registered nurse” from Section 3 calendar for 2018. The following proposed Board members who were present and participating in the Rights in subsection a and c. The amendment passed Calendar was reviewed and passed by the Board of meeting constituted the quorum for the meeting. The and then the amended motion passed. The Bylaws as Directors. establishment of the number of votes required for a amended were then passed by the members present majority vote, a 2/3 vote a 3/4 vote and a 99% vote for and authorized to vote. any actions was done in due form. A brief explanation for both of the changes to the The SCNA Time of Remembrance was observed Bylaw sections. Each change mirrored those made SCNA Marks as part of the Annual Meeting. This service was written by ANA at the Membership Assembly in June of by Duane Jaeger, RN, MSN, in 2004 and provides a 2017. Those changes were to allow and encourage a meaningful way to honor former members who have broadening of horizons for both ANA and the state to died in the previous year. enlarge their memberships and their ability to pursue 110 Years Reports were given by the Secretary/Treasurer, financial support of the activities of each group. the SCNA President and the SCNA CEO. The The Chapters present were welcomed to discuss the with a Celebration current President of the SNA-SC was unable to join plans that they have made of activities in 2018. The Luncheon immediately following us this year. The report of the Tellers for the election of 2017 was the Annual Meeting of SCNA was a great The next part of the agenda was then taken up by shared with the members. Elected to serve for 2018- celebration of 110 years of SCNA serving the the members. It was the motion to amend the Bylaws in 2019 are: nurses of South Carolina in many ways. order to ensure that the SCNA Bylaws are harmonious - Secretary/Treasurer: Amelia Joseph Present were a great representation of Past with the ANA Bylaws. This particular motion required a - Commission Chair – Public Policy: Presidents who all gave brief remarks. SCNA 99% vote in order to be acted upon. The motion added Jessica Stricklin was honored to have with us for this event: to Section 2 Purposes of the SCNA Bylaws. It will - Commission Chair-Professional Advocacy and appear as part of the free-standing section of Article I Development: Teshika K Curtis-Pugh Peggy Dulaney Edd Richburg Section 2. The newly amended section will now read: Peggy Greaves Alice Wyatt Chapter Officers: Stephanie Burgess Vicki Green APRN Chapter: It was a wonderful time of reminiscence. - Vice Chair: Jaime Cuff - Secretary/Treasurer: Robin Trauffler Following the remarks of the Past Psychiatric/Mental Health: Presidents, Current President Sheryl Mitchell - Vice Chair: Kim Gilmore led the group in singing Happy Birthday to Women’s and Children’s: SCNA, while the Presidents all gathered to - Vice Chari: Lois Hasan blow out the candles on a wonderful cake! - Secretary/Treasurer: Jennifer Bell Woodley Next came the unveiling of the newest SCNA logo! Good Food and good Fun! The officers of the Nurse Educator, Piedmont and Clinical Nurse Leader Chapters will continue to serve in the roles that they have held until new elections can be held. All of the elected officers were sworn in by President Sheryl Mitchell Following the swearing in ceremony, President Mitchell presented the President’s awards to Peggy Dulaney, as the past chair of the Peer Assistance Nursing Program and to TK Curtis-Pugh for her work on the Board. President Mitchell recognized Khalil Demonbreun, Chair of the SCNA APRN Chapter and member of the AANP, who presented an award from the AANP 2017 State Award for Excellence to CEO Judith Thompson for advocacy for advanced practice nurses There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.

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The many activities planned by the Convention Planning Committee, with special thanks to Angela Dykes, Kelly Bouthillet, and Rosie Robinson were fun and interesting for the attendees at this year’s meeting. The Monitors for the CNE sessions were given lists of things that they could do before each session, time had been built into the agenda for each of these activities. Options ranged from physical activities to Alice Wyatt and her famous joke telling abilities. Many also enjoyed walking on the beach and taking time to color pages from a Mandala coloring book.

Fun Stats • 23% of attendees participated • 2054 minutes of activities were reported • 5 entries for Coloring • 4 entries for Gym Workouts • 4 entries for Mindful Thinking • 6 entries for Relaxation Time • 1 entry for swimming • 4 entries for Trail Walking/Running • 19 entries for Walking/Running on the Beach

The winners of the Healthy Nurse contest for participating in the extra activities which featured using a QR code for recording each activity were: • Liana Smith • Mollie Carter • Alison Sallings • Matthew Thompson

We are planning to do similar activities next year since they were so well received. Congratulations to the winners of the Healthy Nurse/Healthy Nation contests at the SCNA Convention and Annual Meeting! Hurrah for all of you who participated… and won some prizes!

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SCNA Annual Meeting October 5, 2018 – Marriott, North Charleston, SC WWW.SCNURSES.ORG The South Carolina Nurse – January, February, March 2018 PAGE 17 South Carolina Nurses Association Just Because You Received This Publication, It Doesn’t Mean You Are A SCNA Member 2018 Membership Made Easy Everything you need to know is on line http://www.nursingworld.org/joinana.aspx

CALENDAR Full SCNA/ANA Reduced SCNA/ANA Membership Dues: Special SCNA/ANA Membership Dues: $141.50 annually or $12.29 monthly Membership Dues: $283.00 annually or $70.75 annually or $6.40 JANUARY $24.09 monthly • RNs not employed monthly • RNs in full time study until graduation 13 SCNA Board Meeting • Full time employed • Graduates of basic nursing programs for a • 66 years of age or over and 8:30 AM–12:00 PM • Part time employed first year of membership within 6 months not employed; following graduation; • Totally disabled 20 APRN Chapter Meeting • RNs 66 years of age or older who are not • Past NSNA/SNA-SC 10:00 AM–Noon earning more than social security allows Members for a first year of without a loss of social security payments membership if membership FEBRUARY is initiated within 6 months of 12 South Carolina Nurse Publication Schedule licensure April–June 2018 Issue: Copy Due SCNA State-Only Membership: ANA-Only Membership 14 CE Approver Committee $187.00 annually or $16.08 monthly $191.00 annually or $16.42 monthly Submission Deadline Date for programs April 1st or later As a member of SCNA there are several options available to you to enhance your membership experience. SCNA has Chapters that are open to members of SCNA. You are APRIL welcome to join any of the chapters listed, think about creating others, or simply enjoy your 13 SCNA Board Meeting state membership in SCNA. For more information about SCNA Chapters go to http://www. 1:00 PM–4:00 PM scnurses.org/?SCNAChapters

14 APRN Chapter Meeting There is currently one geographical Chapter: 10:00 AM–Noon -Piedmont Chapter (Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, and York Counties) 15 SCNA Election List of Nominations Due from SCNA Board and There are currently five practice based Chapters: Chapter Chairs to Nominations Committee -APRN Chapter -Psychiatric-Mental Health Chapter -Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Chapter MAY -Women and Children’s Health Chapter -Nurse Educator Chapter 1 SCNA Bylaws Bylaws Proposals Due Sign up for chapter membership by going to https://scnurses.site-ym.com/?page=ConsentParticpateChC 1 SCNA Resolutions Proposed Resolutions due to SCNA

9 CE Approver Committee Submission Deadline Date for programs July 1st or later 14 South Carolina Nurse Publication Schedule July–September 2018 Issue: Copy Due

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The mission of the South Carolina Nurses Association is to represent all South Carolina registered nurses in a membership organization to promote and advocate the role of the registered nurse to improve health for all. PAGE 18 January, February, March 2018 – The South Carolina Nurse WWW.SCNURSES.ORG Dues Deductibility for the SC Nurses Association Calendar Year 2017 Advocacy

Full Reduced Special - Therefore, a total of $24.22 is non-deductible of your total dues payment of $141.50. SCNA Total Dues $283 $141.50 $70.75 Breakdown: Special Membership Legislative Priorities - ANA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is ANA Portion $146 $73 $36.50 18.59% for a figure of $6.78 of your full ANA dues 2016-2018 SCNA Portion $137 $68.50 $34.25 of $36.50. - SCNA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is SCNA Only $187 The South Carolina Nurses Association has 14.5% for a figure of $4.97 of your full SCNA dues among its purposes: ANA Only $191 of $34.25. 1) To promote the quality of life and health care for - Therefore, a total of $12.11 is non-deductible of all people your total dues payment of $70.75. 2) To foster the nursing profession as a leading, Full Membership positive force in the health care delivery system - ANA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is SCNA Only Membership 18.59% for a figure of $27.14 of your full ANA - SCNA dues that are non-deductible is 14.5% for a To achieve these broad purposes, the SCNA will provide dues of $146.00. figure of $27.11 of your SCNA Only dues of $187. leadership in the legislative and public policy arena - SCNA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 14.5% for a figure of $19.87 of your full SCNA ANA Only Membership To promote the quality of life and health care for dues of $137.00. - ANA dues that are non-deductible is 18.59% for a all people in South Carolina, SCNA will: - Therefore, a total of $48.44 is non-deductible of figure of $35.50 of your ANA Only dues of $191. 1) Promote access to and delivery of safe, cost your total dues payment of $283.00. effective, quality health services for the public Please check with your accountant as to whether 2) Protect nursing care services to the public Reduced Membership in your individual case any of your SCNA dues fee is with emphasis in the licensed nurses’ roles as - ANA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is deductible for business/professional expenses as this qualified providers of healthcare services 18.59% for a figure of $13.57 of your full ANA dues varies widely. 3) Support equal rights and opportunities for all of $73.00. This information is published each year in the South peoples unrestricted by consideration of age, - SCNA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is Carolina Nurse or you can call 803-252-4781. color, creed, disability, gender, health status, 14.5% for a figure of $9.93 of your full SCNA dues Thank you for your continued support of your lifestyle, nationality, race, religion, or sexual of $68.50. profession through your professional organization. orientation 4) Support legislation that promotes and protects environmental health in the home, at the AMAZING worksite, in the community 5) Initiate and/or support legislation to assure REMARKABLE comprehensive health care services to all people, AWESOME especially vulnerable populations

To foster the nursing profession in its role as a American Renal Associates provider, leader, and collaborator in the health care delivery system, SCNA will: Our Staff Make the Difference! 1) Initiate, monitor and respond to all activity which would affect the practice of nursing Apply online at www.anmedhealth.org or Opportunities for dialysis nurses 2) Assure nursing participation in planning, call 864.512.1162 • 1.800.825.6688, ext. 1162. in the Columbia area. development, and evaluation of policies related to healthcare 3) Support and protect the rights of nurses in the Fax resume to Brittany Winter workplace 4) Initiate and support the procurement of public at efax 978-232-0876 and private funding for nursing education and nursing research

You’ve heard the saying, Adopted: November 15, 2002 SCNA House of Delegates “The grass is always greener November 11, 2006 SCNA Annual Meeting on the other side.” Revised and Approved: Well, on our side, October 25, 2008 SCNA Annual Meeting it’s true. October 23, 2010 SCNA Annual Meeting September 22, 2012 SCNA Annual Meeting Benjamin, October 24, 2014 SCNA Annual Meeting Clinical Supervisor November 12, 2016 SCNA Annual Meeting

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Advocacy Fund SCNA’s President Mitchell As we head into the Second year of the two-year General Assembly session in 2018, Participates in the American Nurses the SCNA ADVOCACY FUND is in need of donations for some of the work that we shall be doing during this year. Association Advocacy Institute So, send your contributions to: As the most trusted and largest sector of – CA, CT, KS, IA, MA, MI, MN, NE, NV, NH, health professions in the U.S., registered NM, NY, SC, TX, UT, WA, WV, & WY. SCNA ADVOCACY FUND, SCNA nurses must have a voice in influencing While in DC, nurses heard from influential 1301 Gervais St., Suite 802 the profession and health care. To that end, nurse leaders such as long-standing Columbia, SC 29201 the American Nurses Association (ANA) Minnesota House Representative who is is committed to growing nurses’ political currently campaigning for Governor, Erin ...or set up one time or a monthly donation leadership skills formally and informally Murphy, MA, RN, FAAN; Mary Behrens, MS, through our website www.scnurses.org. through the American Nurses Advocacy RN FNP BC former Wyoming Mayor and . Launched by the ANA in State Legislator; and Dr. Irene Trowell-Harris, AND THANK YOU! Institute (ANAI) 2009, the program grooms each nurse to RN, Ed.D. Major General USAF, Retired, be an effective advisor to their state nurses the former Director of the Department of association in establishing legislative/ Veterans Affairs Center for Women Veterans. regulatory priorities, recommending strategies Attendees learned about messaging for FEBRUARY 7, 2018 for execution in the advancement of a policy differing audiences from leaders in the MEET US AT THE STATE HOUSE issue, and educating colleagues about the public relations arena and considerations political realities and how to be more effective when assessing the political environment. Anyone interested in helping to support legislation advocates. The program is competitive, Application of some of these acquired skills for Advanced Practice Nurses is welcome to join the capped at 24 participants, so each can was exercised with visits to Congressional APRN Legislative Day on February 7, 2018 at the benefit optimally from the interactive sessions offices. The learning will continue throughout State House in Columbia. held in Washington, DC as well as the the year with discussions of other related ongoing mentor support throughout the year. topics and the ability to apply at the state We look forward to seeing you then! The 2017 – 2018 class represented 18 states level.

ONWARD! SCNF News Announcing Palmetto Gold 2018 April 21, 2018 | Presented by the Palmetto Gold Steering Committee

Plans are underway for the 17th annual Palmetto Palmetto Gold originated in 2001 when a coalition Net proceeds generated from the gala evening Gold Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Program. of nurse leaders from major nursing organizations are used to provide nursing scholarships for students The gala is set for April 21, 2018 at the Columbia came together to plan a strategy for showcasing attending South Carolina registered nurse education Metropolitan Convention Center. the many contributions nurse’s make to the health programs and to build the Palmetto Gold Scholarship The Palmetto Gold Nurse Recognition and care system. The organizations include South Fund. Palmetto Gold advertising and sponsorship Scholarship Program is under the auspices of the South Carolina Nurses Foundation, South Carolina Nurses opportunities are available for purchase for any business Carolina Nurses Foundation, a 501-C 3 organization Association, South Carolina Organization of Nurse or individual interested. The Steering Committee is whose mission is to promote high standards of health Leaders, South Carolina League for Nursing, and grateful to the many employers and benefactors that care by insuring the advancement of the nursing Sigma Theta Tau International. have contributed to the success of this program for the profession through scholarships, grants, and programs The Steering Committee is preparing for a vast past 16 years. The impact of the program has been far- of excellence. The purpose of the Palmetto Gold amount of excellent nominations. The selection reaching as over $365,000 in scholarships have been program is to annually salute 100 registered nurses process undergoes the difficult decision in choosing awarded to student nurses. If interested in supporting who exemplify excellence in nursing practice and 100 recipients of this prestigious award. In addition to advertising or sponsorship, please contact Liza commitment to the profession. A secondary purpose honoring the 2018 Palmetto Gold recipients, the 2018 McDowell at [email protected]. is to provide scholarships to registered nurse students Palmetto Gold Scholarship recipients will be featured Please reserve April 21, 2018 on your calendar for an ensuring an adequate supply of nurses for the future. and formally recognized. exciting evening to celebrate nursing excellence.

2018 Calendar for CEAC Submissions January 9, 2018: The first Submission Date Date of program date or expiration date day of the 2018 General Application due by February 14, 2018 For Program/Expiration dates April 1, 2018 or later Assembly Team Application due by May 9, 2018 For Program/Expiration dates July 1, 2018 or later Stay tuned for information about the second Application due by August 8, 2018 For Program/Expiration dates October 1, 2018 or later year of the 2017-2018 term of the South Carolina General Assembly which will begin on the second Application due by November 14, 2018 For Program/Expiration dates January 1, 2019 or later Tuesday of January, January 9, 2018.

SCNA is currently working on looking at several bills that are of interest to health care issues in South For a complete list of Approved Three Year Providers and Approved Individual Activities Carolina as well as continuing its membership in the please visit our Continuing Nursing Education page on www.scnurses.org. You will also Coalition for Access to Healthcare which includes find all the information you need to know about how the SCNA CNE process works. all Advanced Practice groups in the state. ONWARD!

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Kahlil Demonbreun, of Orangeburg, SC was featured in article “Destined to Help” Retirement Q&A in the The Gamecock CONnection which is the College of Nursing’s publication. ------I bought an annuity a few years ago, but I don’t Dr. Laura Hein, of Columbia, SC was a panelist representing LGBTQ Youth at the want it anymore. Is there a way to get rid of it? American Academy of Nursing Conference. You can cancel your annuity at any time. However, you ------may have to pay an early cancellation fee known as a Shelli Gibbs, of Harleyville, and Sheryl Mitchell, of Blythewood, will present at the surrender charge. The federal government will also penalize 18th International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare. you if you cancel your annuity before you reach age 59½. ------Your annuity contract should have its surrender Lydia Zager, of Hendersonville, TN has been appointed a USC College of Nursing charges explained in the contract itself. If you cancel the Clinical Professor Emerita. annuity before the date stipulated in the contract, you will ------be charged a fee that is a percentage of the withdrawn Pearman Parker, of Columbia, USC Doctoral Nursing Student, amount. The surrender charge is usually reduced as the Chip Stanley chosen for IGniTE-CD Program annuity gets older and typically ends after the first 10 years. ------For example, if you wish to cancel a contract that has been in effect for 5 years, the Dr. Carolyn Harmon, of Rock Hill, has had a paper “Selecting a Graduate Degree surrender charge will typically be a lower percentage than it would be if your contract in Informatics” accepted for publication in the Journal of Informatics Nursing. has been in effect for only 3 years. Insurance companies will usually allow you to ------withdraw a certain percentage, typically 10 percent, of your account annually without Dr. DeAnne Messias, of Columbia, has been selected to receive the 2017 having to pay any surrender charge. Leininger Transcultural Nursing Award. Besides the surrender charges that the insurance company imposes, the federal ------government may penalize you 10 percent of the earnings portion of the withdrawn Dr. Tena McKinney, of Columbia, received the National League for Nursing’s amount if you cancel your annuity before you reach age 59½. In fact, the government Isabel Hampton Robb Award for Outstanding Leadership in Clinical Practice. will charge the same percentage on any amount you withdraw from your annuity ------before age 59½, to the extent the withdrawal represents untaxed earnings, even if Jean Sanders Hopkins, of Columbia, was featured at Palmetto Health. you don’t cancel the contract. ------So, before you cancel your annuity, speak to a trusted financial advisor to make Pearman Hayne, of Columbia, and Sue Heiney, of Columbia, sure you understand any surrender charges or governmental penalties you may incur. had their research on breast cancer published in JONS. ------How do I construct an investment portfolio that’s right for me? The textbook, “Medical-Surgical Nursing: Making Connections to Practice,” Generally, you should leave the construction of an investment portfolio to which Dr. Kelly Wilson, of Columbia, wrote six chapters for, won the Capstone your professional investment advisor, especially if you are investing a significant International Nursing Award from Sigma Theta Tau. percentage of your total wealth, or if you’re relying solely on the success of your ------portfolio to meet your future financial goals. However, whether you or your advisor Dr. Phyllis Raynor’s, of Irmo, manuscript, “Exploring Self-Care and Preferred designs your portfolio, consider a few of these well-recognized guidelines. Supports for Adult Parents in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders: Qualitative The term “time horizon” refers to how long you plan to keep your money invested. 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You should match investments to your personal level of risk tolerance. Submit Members In The News information by emailing information Your personal liquidity needs may eliminate some investment choices. If you to [email protected] periodically need access to your investment dollars, it makes no sense to design a Indicate “Members In The News” in the subject line. portfolio dominated by assets that can’t be readily sold or whose value can fluctuate dramatically. Instead, you’ll need investments that can be converted to cash easily and quickly.

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The mission of the South Carolina Nurses Association is to represent all South Carolina registered nurses in a membership organization to promote and advocate the role of the registered nurse to improve health for all. WWW.SCNURSES.ORG The South Carolina Nurse – January, February, March 2018 PAGE 21 PAGE 22 January, February, March 2018 – The South Carolina Nurse WWW.SCNURSES.ORG South Carolina Board of Nursing October, November, December 2017

110 Centerview Dr. • Columbia, SC • 29210 • P.O. Box 12367 • Columbia, SC 29211-2367 Phone: 803-896-4550 • [email protected] • Fax: 803-896-4515 • http://www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/nursing/ South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

MISSION OF THE BOARD OF NURSING Helpful Support Center eNLC to be Implemented January 19, 2018 The mission of the State Board of Nursing for South The support center is staffed with experts who have Unlocking Access to Nursing Care Across the Nation Carolina is the protection of public health, safety, and been trained on the rules and regulations pertaining welfare by assuring safe and competent practice of to nurses in South Carolina. You can reach them by South Carolina passed important legislation in May nursing. phone, live chat, or email 8 AM-8 PM ET Monday 2017 to join the new enhanced nurse licensure compact This mission is accomplished by assuring safe through Friday. (eNLC). Once 26 states passed this legislation, the initial practice as well as continuing competency in compact was enacted on July 20, 2017, and will be the practice of nursing and by promoting nursing Upgraded account options officially implemented on January 19, 2018! Key points excellence in the areas of education and practice. Many licensees decide to upgrade for additional to remember: The Board licenses qualified individuals as licensed simplification. With the Professional account you • Any SC licensed practical nurse or registered practical nurses, registered nurses or advanced can access a personal CE Transcript, which outlines nurse holding an active, unencumbered practice registered nurses. Complaints against nurses exactly what requirements you have left to complete. multistate license prior to July 20, 2017, will are investigated and disciplinary action taken when The Concierge account includes your own CE Broker automatically be grandfathered into the new necessary. Schools of nursing are surveyed and account manager who can guide you through the CE eNLC. approved to ensure quality education for future nurses. process, step by step. • The eNLC allows nurses to have one multistate How to activate your free CE Broker account: license in their home state with the privilege to BOARD VACANCIES practice in other eNLC states that have adopted There are currently four vacancies on the South ‘uniform licensure requirements’ (basis for the Carolina Board of Nursing. Members serve terms of eNLC). four years until their successors are appointed and qualify. Board members must be appointed by the • There are 5 new states participating in the eNLC: Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. WY, OK, GA, FL and WVA; as of now, WI, NM, Pursuant to Section 40-33-10(A) of the Nurse CO and RI are NOT part of the new compact. Practice Act, when appointing members to the Board of Nursing, the Governor will give consideration to include • Universal Licensure Requirements include the a diverse representation of principal areas of nursing following: not limited to hospital, acute care, advanced practice, community health and nursing education. Registered 1. Graduation from a nursing education program nurse and licensed practical nurse members must approved by the State Board of Nursing; be licensed in South Carolina, must be employed in nursing, must have at least three years of practice in 2. Successful passage of the NCLEX licensure their respective professions immediately preceding exam (or equivalent) upon initial licensure; their appointment and must reside in the district they represent. If you are not sure of your congressional 3. Criminal Background Checks for all applicants district, you may check your district at www.scvotes. applying for initial licensure; org/check_your_voter_registration. There are two vacancies on the Board of Nursing for 4. A valid US Social Security number; a Registered Nurse representative from Congressional District 4 and Congressional District 6, one vacancy 5. Applicant has not been convicted or found for a Licensed Practical Nurse from the state at large guilty (or entered into an agreed disposition) of and one vacancy for a public member from the state a felony offense (misdemeanors are handled at large. Lay members represent the public at large by each state on a case-by-case basis); as consumers of nursing services and may not be licensed or employed as a health care provider. No 6. Applicant is not enrolled in an alternative board member may serve as an officer of a professional program; health-related state association. An individual, group or association may nominate 7. And applicant has met all other home state qualified persons and submit a written request to the requirements for licensure. Governor’s Office for consideration and appointment to the State Board of Nursing. If you, or someone Licensees who may not be eligible for a multistate you know, is interested in one of these State Board license, may be eligible for a single-state license (to be of Nursing positions, a letter of request, along with a reviewed on a case-by-case basis). For more information resume or curriculum vitae, should be submitted to on the eNLC, go to www.ncsbn.org/compacts.htm Boards and Commissions, Office of the Governor, Post or you may visit the SC Board of Nursing website at Office Box 11829, Columbia, SC 29211-1829. www.llronline.com/POL/Nursing/.

CE BROKER’S CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED TRACKING SOFTWARE The Nomination Form for vacancies on the Nursing Practice and Standards Committee is available on the Board’s website at www.llronline.com/Pol/Nursing, under licensing, applications/forms. Nomination forms will be forwarded to the BON Nominations Committee for review, and then official action regarding appointment/reappointment would occur at the CE Broker is the official CE tracking system for following full Board meeting. the South Carolina Board of Nursing! The SC State Board of Nursing would ideally CE Broker is your main resource for everything that like to see 100% of our licensees across the state Nursing Practice and Standards Committee (NPSC) relates to CE throughout the renewal process. With use this new technology to capture their ongoing This committee assists the Board with issues CE Broker, you can search for courses and track your competency!!! affecting nursing practice in the state. The committee completed credits, to ensure that you are renewal ready. is charged with developing and revising advisory Below are some of the benefits of using CE Broker. LICENSURE RENEWALS opinions and position statements, utilizing current You will be receiving general information in January evidence-based practice and research as the basis Free Access 2018 regarding the forthcoming renewal process, which for their decision making. The NPSC meets quarterly The South Carolina Board of Nursing has provided will once again be available online! If the Board of on the second Thursday in January, April, July and you with a free CE Broker account. With this Basic Nursing does not have a current email address for you October each year. The following positions are currently account, you will have access to your course history. on file, you will miss important information and access available: This lists all of the courses you have completed so far for the forthcoming renewal period, so please send an 1. LPN representative so you can easily find and report any CE that might be updated address to [email protected] by January 2. RN representative for School Nurses missing. You will never have to pay to access all the 15th, 2018 so that the Board can ensure your license necessary tools to renew your license. doesn’t lapse! Committee members’ perspective and participation The renewal application will be available online are valued and necessary to conduct business, so Comprehensive Course Search by the end of January 2018! ALL licensees will need regular meeting attendance is very important. If you, or One of the best tools is the course search function. to complete the renewal process by mid-April to ensure someone you know, would be interested in serving on You can find every course you need to complete your there is no interruption in your coverage (as computer this committee, please submit a completed nomination license renewal. After you are finished with each course, glitches may occur and licenses will expire on April form, along with a copy of your resume/curriculum vitae, the education providers will report to CE Broker for you. 30th, 2018 at midnight)! and two letters of reference to [email protected].

SCNA Annual Meeting October 5, 2018 – Marriott, North Charleston, SC WWW.SCNURSES.ORG The South Carolina Nurse – January, February, March 2018 PAGE 23 South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

Individuals interested in serving must currently hold It is important to notify the Board of changes information. The Nurse Practice Act, Regulations, an unencumbered, active license in South Carolina, be to your e-mail address as well. The Board Advisory Opinions and Position Statements are credentialed and practicing in the area they represent, communicates information to licensees through located under Information, Laws/Policies. Competency and have the appropriate education and experience e-mail as well as through the postal service. A Requirements/Criteria, which includes continuing applicable to the position they are seeking. current e-mail also facilitates access to the Board education contact hours, are located on the home Committee members are appointed for an initial term of Nursing website services. page. You will also find the Board meeting calendar, of two years with the possibility of reappointment by the agendas, minutes, Board member names and the areas Board for three years to provide for staggering of terms. BOARD MEMBERS they represent. - Samuel H. McNutt, RN, CRNA, MHSA, The Board hopes you will find this information useful HOW CAN I CHECK A LICENSE? Congressional District 5 – President in your nursing practice. To check a nursing license, you may utilize one or - W. Kay Swisher, RN, MSN, Congressional District 3 both of the following options: – Vice President Board of Nursing Meeting Calendar for 2018 (A) SC Licensee Lookup – Go to the following - Karen R. Hazzard, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Board and Committee meeting agendas are posted website: https://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/ Congressional District 7 – Secretary on the Board’s website at least 24 hours prior to Nurse/Nurse.aspx?div=17. As you enter - Jacqueline L. Baer, APRN, DNP, FNP-BC, meeting. information, it is recommended that you enter Congressional District 1 only a portion of the nurse’s name. This site will - Eric J. Sellers, RN, Congressional District 2 Board of Nursing Meeting January 25-26, 2018 provide the nurse’s name, city/state, license - Jan R. Burdette, LPN, At-Large March 22-23, 2018 number/type, date issued/expiration, license - Neil B. Lipsitz, Public Member May 17-18, 2018 status, and whether the license is multi-state or - Vacant, (1) Registered Nurse, Congressional District 4 July 26-27, 2018 single state. - Vacant, (1) Registered Nurse, Congressional District 6 (B) Nursys e-Notify – e-Notify is a free of charge - Vacant, (1) Licensed Practical Nurse At-Large September 27-28, 2018 innovative nurse licensure notification system - Vacant, (1) Lay Member At-Large November 29-30, 2018 where you can receive real-time notifications - Vacancies: [See Section 40-33-10(A) of the Nurse about nurses employed at your institution. Practice Act for prerequisites and requirements] Advanced Practice Committee February 2 Nursys is the only national database for May 4 licensure verification, including eNLC licensure SC STATE BOARD OF NURSING CONTACT status for RNs and LPNs, and it displays August 3 discipline for all RNs, LPNs and APRNs. INFORMATION: November 2

Licensure and discipline data is pushed from Main Telephone Line...... ​(803) 896-4550 BONs to Nursys through frequent, secured updates. For more information regarding the Fax Line...... (803) 896-4515 Advisory Committee on February 20 frequency of and availability of primary source General Email ...... [email protected] equivalent licensure and discipline data, visit Website...... www.llr.sc.gov/pol/Nursing/ Nursing Education April 17 www.nursys.com. June 19 The Board of Nursing is located at Synergy Business August 28 Park, Kingstree Building, 110 Centerview Drive, Suite CHANGING YOUR NAME ON YOUR NURSING 202, Columbia, SC 29210. Directions to our office can October 16 LICENSE be found on the Board’s website – www.llr.sc.gov – at December 4 If you have had a legal name change, submit the bottom of the page. The Board’s mailing address ​ your written request, along with a copy of the legal is LLR – Office of Board Services – SC State Board of document(s) (eg. copy of marriage certificate, divorce Nursing, Post Office Box 11329, Columbia, SC 29211- Nursing Practice & Januar y 11 decree, court order, etc), to LLR-Board of Nursing, 2367. PO Box 11329, Columbia, SC 29211 or send the Regular Board business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 Standards Committee April 12 request and documents by fax to (803) 896-4515 (to p.m., Monday through Friday. Offices are closed for July 12 the attention of the Board of Nursing). You also can holidays designated by the state. October 11 upload the document and email it to Nurseboard@llr. sc.gov. Please indicate in your request whether you will Board Of Nursing Administration Designated 2018 State Holidays use your middle name or maiden name for your middle Carol A. Moody, RN, MS, NEA-BC, Administrator​ initial or if you wish to hyphenate your name. Your New Year’s Day January 1, 2018 request will be processed within 14 business days of Office OF INVESTIGATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 14, 2018 receipt of your documents in the Board’s office and Main Telephone Line (803) 896-4470 George Washington’s Birthday/ will be reflected on Licensee Lookup within 24 hours President’s Day February 19, 2018 after the name change is made. VISIT THE BOARD WEBSITE OFTEN: Confederate Memorial Day May 10, 2018 You may verify that your name change request has The State Board of Nursing recommends all nurses Memorial Day May 28, 2018 been processed on Licensee Lookup on the Board’s licensed by or working in South Carolina visit its website at www.llr.sc.gov/pol/Nursing/. When utilizing website (llr.sc.gov/pol/Nursing) at least monthly for Independence Day July 4, 2018 Licensee Lookup, you do not have to enter your full up-to date information on nursing licensure in South Labor Day September 3, 2018 name. Refer to Section 40-33-36(B) of the Nurse Carolina. The State Board of Nursing website contains Veterans Day November 12, 2018 Practice Act regarding statutory requirements for your the Nurse Practice Act (Chapter 33 – Laws Governing Thanksgiving Day November 22, 2018 name on your license. You may view the Nurse Practice Nursing in South Carolina), Regulations (Chapter 91), Day after Thanksgiving November 23, 2018 Act – Chapter 33 located under Information, Laws/ Compact Information, Advisory Opinions, Position Policies on the Board’s website. Statements, Licensure Applications, Competency Christmas Eve December 24, 2018 Requirements/Criteria, Application Status, Licensee Christmas Day December 25, 2018 APRN CERTIFICATION, RE-CERTIFICATION OR Lookup, Disciplinary Actions, and other helpful Day after Christmas December 26, 2018 RENEWAL You must notify the Board of your certification, recertification or renewal. If you have recently become certified, recertified, or renewed your certification, mail a copy of your current certification card to: LLR-Board of Nursing, Attn: Advanced Practice Licensure, P.O. Box 11329, Columbia, SC 29211. You may also scan your document and email it to [email protected] or send it by fax to (803) 896-4515.

HAVE YOU MOVED? As a Walmart Care Clinic practitioner, Section 40-33-38(C) of the South Carolina Code of you don’t just provide convenient care, Laws (Nurse Practice Act) requires that all licensees you reinvent it for over 260 million people. notify the Board in writing within 15 days of any address change. So you do not miss important time- sensitive information, such as your courtesy renewal Visit us at walmart.com/careclinic to learn notice, audit notice or other important licensure more about how you can help people live information, be sure to notify the Board immediately better. We can’t wait to see you there! whenever you change addresses. Failure to notify the Board of an address change may result in a public reprimand and $500 civil penalty. You may change your address online utilizing the address change form under Online Services found on the Board’s website: www.llr. state.sc.us/pol/Nursing/.

Note: Changing your address with the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) does not change your address on your licensing records with the South Carolina Board of Nursing.

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