Association of Diploma Schools

ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS

OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING

ANNUAL REPORT

2015 - 2016

Association of Diploma Schools of Professional Nursing at the New Jersey Hospital Association 760 Alexander Road - PO Box 1 Princeton, New Jersey 08543-0001 ADSPN ANNUAL REPORT

2015 - 2016

Philosophy

Membership

Member Schools Individual Members Honorary/Lifetime Members Executive Board

Reports

Report of the President Report of the Secretary Report of the Treasurer

Reports of Standing Committees

Individual Membership Committee Education Committee Nominating Committee Professional Action/Articulation Committee Communications Committee

Bylaws ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING

PHILOSOPHY

Diploma programs in nursing are single purpose educational institutions which prepare graduates to practice as professional nurse generalists in a variety of healthcare settings. This is accomplished by providing a learning environment which includes early involvement of students with clients utilizing a wide variety of clinical experiences. Diploma programs further recognize a sound foundation in the biological, physical, and behavioral sciences, as essential to the mastery of the principles of the nursing process. Learning is enhanced by the close student-teacher relationship which nurtures individual effort, independent learning, and intellectual curiosity. Such relationships provide opportunities for intellectual challenges, role clarification, and integration of theories and practice as a foundation for the development of a professional identity. MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING

MEMBER HOSPITAL SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING 2015 - 2016

CAREPOINT HEALTH SCHOOL OF NURSING 201-795-8360 Carol Fasano, Dean 176 Palisades Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL OF NURSING 201-833-3005 Barbara Blackwell, Director 690 Teaneck Road Teaneck, New Jersey 07666

HACKENSACK UMC MOUNTAINSIDE HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING 973-429-6060 Janet Ogunbote, Acting Director 1 Bay Avenue Montclair, New Jersey 07042

JFK MEDICAL CENTER MUHLENBERG 908-668-2400 HAROLD B. & DOROTHY A. SNYDER SCHOOLS Judith Mathews, Dean PO Box 1272 Plainfield, New Jersey 07061

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL OF NURSING 856-757-3727 Lisa M. Easterby, Dean 1600 Haddon Avenue Camden, New Jersey 08103

ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER 609-599-5190 SCHOOL OF NURSING Shirley Richardson, Director 601 Hamilton Avenue Trenton, New Jersey 08629

TRINITAS SCHOOL OF NURSING 908-659-5200 Mary E. Kelley, Dean 40 West Jersey Street, 3rd Floor Elizabeth, NJ 07202 2015– 2016 ADSPN INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

ARIA HEALTH

Kelly Flanigan Mary Ann Manchio-Golobek

BAYONNE BOARD OF EDUCATION

MaryAnn Pawlowski

ROWEN COLLEGE AT BURLINGTON COUNTY

Claire Faust

CAREPOINT HEALTH SCHOOL OFNURSING

Sharon Conway Susanne Sorace

ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE

Dr. Evadne A. Harrison-Madu

HACKENSACK UMC/ MOUNTAINSIDE SCHOOL OF NURSING

Janet Ogunbote Darlene Zales - Russamano

HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL OF NURSING

Joset Brown Kathryn Labriolo Caroline Meza Lori Poldlinski Martha M.Z. Shemin

JFK MEDICAL CENTER MUHLENBERG HAROLD B. & DOROTHY A. SNYDER SCHOOLS

Donna Angelucci Judith DeLucia Sharon Ferrante Susan Karcher Kathleen Mastice Kimberly Seaman Patricia Zajac MERCER COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS

Ellen Pateman

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL OF NURSING

Diana Aumenta Wanda Broach-Butts Melinda Bowman Debra J. DeVoe Lisa Easterby Dawn MacGibeny Teresa Merola Rica O. Pineda Monica Shallow Judith Van Sant

SOLARIS HEALTH SYSTEM

Robin Krieger

ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL OF NURSING

Kathryn Brady Alexander Davis Edith Duffy Carol Hernandez Catherine MacMillian Katherine Mulcahy Maily Pulley Shirley Richardson Michelle Roberts

Mary Alice Comiskey (Retired) HONORARY/LIFETIME MEMBERS

Miriam Alexander Linda Blain Theresa Bointano Agnes Cleary Gloria Corbo Effie Davis Louise DeBlois Doris Feldman Carol Guilbert Jean Hamm Grace Hart Mary Angela Kunst Dorothy Letizia Meryl Lindemann Regina M. Mastrangelo Dorothy May Marion Mitchell Muriel McGovern Eileen Mullins Nancy Murray Bonny Ross Isabelle Schuler Sarah L. Sherlock Mary Rose Smochek Frances Whitesell 2015 - 2016 ADSPN EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

BOARD POSITION/NAME/SCHOOL/ E-MAIL HOME PHONE WORK PHONE FAX NUMBER

President, Chair Communications Committee Lisa Easterby, Dean 856-757-3758 Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing 856-757-3753 [email protected] Treasurer Martha M.Z. Shemin, Retired 201-836-2777 [email protected] 201-914-1659 (cell)

Secretary, Professional Action Lori Byrd, Phd, RN, CNE 201-795-8360 Carepoint Health SON [email protected] Education Carol Hernandez, Faculty Coordinator 215-945-4632 609-599-6352 609-599-5799 St Francis School of Nursing 215-518-3487 Cell [email protected] [email protected] Nominating Shirley Richardson, Director 609-599-6340 609-599-5799 St. Francis School of Nursing [email protected]

Professional Action Bonny Ross, Retired 609-448-8595 [email protected]

Individual Membership Janet Ogunbote, MA, RN,ANP-BC, ANCS 973-429-6060 973-489-6068 Hackensack UMC Mountainside SON [email protected]

Board Member Carol Fasano, Dean 201-795-8365 201-795-8737 CarePoint Health School of Nursing [email protected]

Board Member Judith Matthews, PhD, RN JFK Medical Center Muhlenberg Harold B & 908-668-2403/2418 Dorothy A. Snyder Schools [email protected]

Board Member Judith Van Sant 856-757-3730 856-757-3758 Our Lady of Lourdes SON [email protected]

ADSPN Champion Linda Cerami, MSN, RN 856-757-3729 856-757-3758 Hackensack UMC Mountainside SON [email protected]

ADSPN Champion Teresa Merola 856-757-3730 Our Lady of Lourdes SON [email protected] REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY

REPORT OF THE TREASURER ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PRESSIONAL NURSING

PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2015 – 2016

Four meetings (two of which were conference calls) and one educational offering were held this academic year. Lisa Easterby continued to serve as President. Martha Shemin agreed to continue to serve as treasurer and Lori Byrd accepted the position of secretary. School membership remained at seven diploma schools. Mountainside will be closing their diploma program in 2016 and will be integrated into Montclair State’s BSN program. That will leave 6 member schools. Five thousand dollars were allotted for scholarships. Five awards of $1000 each were awarded, 2 to pre-licensure students, 2 to RN to BSN students, and 1 to an ADSPN faculty member.

On November 13, 2015, ADSPN hosted an education program presented by Cindy Clark, entitled "The Power of Civility to Foster Healthy Academic Work Places. The program was well attended and received.

Janet Ogunbote is acting Director and has agreed to participate on the Board at this time. Caroline Cebik, secretary at NJHA, will be sending out membership forms and collecting members’ information and fees.

Bonny Ross continued to serve ADSPN as an honorary member. She remains active in the NJ Action Coalition and assists with the scholarship application process.

Lori Byrd also continued her work and participation in the NJ Action Coalition.

The ADSPN webpage was updated as needed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Lisa M. Easterby, DNP, RN, CNE President ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING

SECRETARY’S REPORT 2015-2016

During the year 2015-2016 academic year, the Association of Diploma Schools of Professional Nursing held 5 meetings.

The Annual meeting June 12, 2015

September 11, 2015

November 6, 2015

February 12, 2016 conference call

June 10, 2016 New Jersey Hospital Association

All minutes were approved and are on file at the New Jersey Hospital Association

Respectfully Submitted

Lori M Byrd PhD, RN, CNE ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING

TREASURER’S REPORT 2015 – 2016

The 2015 – 2016 budget was developed, amended, and voted on by the membership at the 2015 annual meeting, and was within the guidelines for the year. The Association contract with the New Jersey Hospital Association was not received by the treasurer as of 5/23/16, so the presumed amount due of $7,000.00 is currently outstanding. (The $6,300.00 payment which shows on the Treasurer’s Report was payment for the 2014 – 2015 fiscal year.)

It is anticipated that two diploma schools will not renew their membership due to becoming college programs. This would then reduce our income from school dues by $3,000.00 per year.

The Association continues to maintain one Certificate of Deposit, which will come to maturity on August 23, 2016.

The budget for 2016 – 2017 and the year-end summary for 2015 – 2016 are attached.

Respectfully submitted, Martha M. Z. Shemin Treasurer ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING TREASURER’S REPORT Annual Meeting 5/10/16 (report as of 5/23/16) Actual Current Actual Actual (2/7/16 – 5/23/16) Since 6/1/15 Budget REVENUE 2015 – ‘16 1. Annual Meeting/Educational 3,260.00 Programs 3,000.00 2. Dues: Individual Membership 25.00 1,125.00 1,200.00 3. Dues: School Membership 1,500.00 9,000.00 7,500.00 4. Interest: Certificates 8.44 25.51 30.00 TOTAL 1,533.44 13,410.51 11,730.00 EXPENSES 1. Annual Meeting/ Educational 5,500.00 7,444.72 Programs 5,000.00 2. Board/General & Other Meetings 179.95 200.00 3. Advertising 250.00 4. Conf/Summit Expenses 2,000.00 5. Scholarships 2,000.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 6. NJHA Contract 6,300.00 7,000.00 7. NJHA Membership Fee 384.00 400.00 8. Audit 1,000.00 9. Bank Activity/Service Charges 4.00 124.00 30.00 10. Misc 74.87 100.00 11. Website (webmaster) 50.00 12. Website hosts 263.76 300.00 (Melbourne & Blue Host) 13. Printing/office supplies 25.00 14. Special Projects 200.00 TOTAL 7,504.00 16,771.30 21,555.00

CURRENT BALANCES Certificates 16.968.23 Checking 20,303.21 TOTAL 31,292.44

5/23/16 MZS ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING REVISED PROPOSED BUDGET, 2016 - 2017

REVENUE Actual Proposed 2015 – 2016 2016 – 2017 5. Annual Meeting/Educational Programs 3,000.00 3,000.00 6. Dues: Individual Membership 1,200.00 1,200.00 7. Dues: School Membership 7,500.00 7,500.00 8. Interest: Certificates 30.00 25.00

TOTAL 11,730.00 11,725.00

EXPENSES 15. Annual Meeting/ Educational Programs 5,000.00 5,000.00 16. Board/General & Other Meetings 200.00 200.00 17. Advertising 250.00 250.00 18. Conf/Summit Expenses 2,000.00 2,000.00 19. Scholarships 5,000.00 5,000.00 20. NJHA Contract 7,000.00 7,000.00 21. NJHA Membership Fee 400.00 400.00 22. Audit 1,000.00 1,000.00 23. Bank Activity/Service Charges 30.00 30.00 24. Misc 100.00 100.00 25. Website (webmaster) 50.00 50.00 26. Website host (annual charge) 300.00 300.00 27. Printing/office supplies 25.00 25.00 28. Special Projects 200.00 200.00

TOTAL 21,550.00 21,555.00

Revised 5/23/16 MZS REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT 2015 – 2016

The membership application and membership information provided on the ADSPN website remains unchanged. The payment of individual membership continues to coincide with the academic year rather than the calendar year. The application forms are to be mailed to all active and previously active individual members. In August, packets containing a welcome letter and a dozen applications will be mailed to the dean/director of each member school to encourage both full and part time faculty to join. In addition, letters will be mailed out at the beginning of August welcoming all nursing faculty from associate degree nursing programs at community colleges and LPN programs throughout NJ to join ADSPN. The yield from the attempt to broaden membership to faculty from other program levels continues to be a challenge.

The Annual Individual Membership fee is $25.00 this year. As of February 2016, membership dues for 45 members were received for the academic year 2015-2016 which began on September 1, 2015. Total membership dues collected for this period of time was $1125.00. Membership for 2015-2016 yielded a total of 45 members which is a slight increase from 2014-2015 membership.

Annual membership cards were mailed to all individual members for this membership period. All members enjoyed notification of organizational programs and meetings, the right to vote for organization offices and kept abreast of issues pertinent to the organization.

Respectfully submitted,

Janet Ogunbote, MA, RN, ANP-BC, ANCS Individual Membership Committee Chair ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP 2015 – 2016

POLICIES

Membership Year: September 1 to August 31

Obtain list of current faculty from each school at 1st General Membership meeting: October

Renewal letters and mailing of applications: June

Send acknowledgement letters, including membership card: as needed

Letter to renewals as a reminder of lapsed membership. Including membership application: Send in early October

Annual Membership Applications & Dues:

Completed annual membership applications and dues are to be sent directly to the committee chairperson:

The Individual Membership Committee Chairperson will be responsible for collecting and recording all annual membership applications and dues received. The chairperson will forward the membership applications to Caroline Cebik at ADSPN in Princeton, NJ. Caroline Cebik will be responsible for recording all membership applications and sending a letter or receipt and membership card to each member.  A supply of applications will be kept at ADSPN. Request applications as needed for distribution at meetings. Applications will need to be reviewed with each change of chairperson. Mailing address for applications will be changed to reflect new chairperson’s address as needed.  A list of current members can be obtained from Caroline Cebik at ADSPN, Princeton, NJ  The chairperson will directly hand off all membership dues collected to the ADSPN Treasurer at the subsequent ADSPN board meeting, and maintain a record of all dues collected.  Checks for dues will be marked “For Deposit Only” on the back by the Treasurer.  The Treasurer will make a copy of the checks for the record and make direct deposits to the ADSPN account.  The chairperson will ensure that the membership list is reconciled with Caroline Cebik and the dues collected is reconciled with the Treasurer annually and reported at the ADSPN board meetings as required.

Revised 4/28/2011 ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING

REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE 2015 – 2016

The Association of Diploma Schools of Professional Nursing provided one educational program during the 2015 – 2016 year. Cynthia (Cindy) Clark, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN presented a program on Civility / Incivility Friday, November 13 at the New Jersey Hospital Association Conference Center. Dr. Clark presented theory-driven interventions, empirical measurements, theoretical models and reflective assessments to prevent, measure and address uncivil behavior and to create healthy workplaces. Program evaluations were very positive. Some of the suggestions for future programs related to the use of simulation, active teaching strategies, more on workplace civility, covering content for best NCLEX preparedness, concept based curriculum, how to become a scholarly teacher and helping students with math. The planning for fall 2016 is in progress. The Education Committee is also responsible for the scholarship program for nursing students and the grant for a faculty member. This year changes in the applications were made to try to make it less confusing for the applicants and the faculty application was sent out later than the student and RN-BSN ones. Two student scholarships, two RN to BSN scholarships, and one faculty grant for $1000 each were to be awarded. The applications were to be postmarked by October 31, 2015 for the RN and the RN-BSN scholarships. Seventeen applications were received for the RN scholarship and only one application for the RN-BSN scholarship. The scholarship committee selected two recipients for the student scholarships. These were awarded to Allyson Greene – Our Lady of Lourdes SON and Desiree’ Ann Hendricks – Union County College/Trinitas SON. The RN-BSN scholarship was awarded to Gina M. McHugh from CarePoint Health SON and a letter was sent for her to contact ADSPN when she received her acceptance to a school. An additional scholarship application letter to be awarded in the spring semester was sent out in January with a Feb. 27, 2016 deadline date. Only one application was received. That person, Josephine G. Valencia, from CarePoint Health SON met all requirements and was sent a letter to contact ADSPN when she received her acceptance to a school. The faculty grant was sent out in January with a deadline submission date of February 27. Three faculty grant applications were received. The scholarship review committee selected Barbara Sinacori at JFK to receive the faculty grant. Thank you to the Education Committee members and the Scholarship Review Committee members.

Education Committee Scholarship Review Committee Carol Hernandez Carol Hernandez Bonny Ross Bonny Ross Tina Snyder Lisa Easterby Lori Byrd Sherod Nicholas Association of Diploma Schools of Professional Nursing Scholarship Application

Sponsored by the ADSPN educational schools:

CarePoint Health Hackensack UMC Mountainside School of Nursing School of Nursing Jersey City, NJ Montclair, NJ

Holy Name Medical Center JFK Medical Center Muhlenberg School of Nursing Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools Teaneck, NJ Plainfield, NJ

Our Lady of Lourdes St. Francis Medical Center School of Nursing School of Nursing Camden, NJ Trenton, NJ

Trinitas School of Nursing Elizabeth, NJ

Our Commitment

The Association of Diploma Schools of Professional Nursing is committed to:

 Supporting all levels of nursing education and practice in the State of New Jersey.

 Providing access to a cost-effective, high-standard nursing education that accommodates employment and family demands.

 Accessing a culturally diverse population to promote employment and leadership in inner city and urban communities.

 Producing graduates who are decision makers and consumer advocates in the midst of the changing health care environment  ADSPN has established a scholarship program to assist students and faculty in pursuing a career in health care and faculty serving the needs of New Jersey nursing.

Eligibility Requirements

Student Scholarship:

Applicants must be currently enrolled and in good standing in a nursing course at a member school.

All applications must be postmarked by October 31, 2015. Scholarships will be awarded each year in the December.

Note: All materials become the property of ADSPN and will not be returned

. Student Scholarship Application Guidelines

To apply for the Student Scholarship, please supply the following:

 A 2-page double spaced typed essay describing your personal achievements, community service and career aspirations

 A letter of recommendation from a clinical instructor. This recommendation should include student level of performance, motivation and ability to interact with patients and members of the health care team

 An official school transcript (Online transcripts are not accepted)

 Completed application. Clearly print or type all requested information (The application can be downloaded to your computer and completed before printing) ADSPN  PO Box 1 Princeton, NJ 080543

ADPSN Student Scholarship Application *All applications must be postmarked by OCTOBER 31, 2015

Name: ______

Address: ______

______

Telephone: (Home) ______(Cell) ______

(Work) ______

E-mail: ______

Current School and Year/Semester: ______

Expected Date of Graduation: ______

Signature: ______

Send completed application to: Caroline Cebik ASPSN c/o New Jersey Hospital Association 760 Alexander Road P.O. Box 1 Princeton, NJ 08543-0001 ADSPN  PO Box 1 Princeton, NJ 080543 Association of Diploma Schools of Professional Nursing BSN Completion Scholarship Application

Our Commitment

 Accessing a culturally diverse population to promote employment and leadership in inner city and urban communities.

 Producing graduates who are decision makers and consumer advocates in the midst of the changing health care environment  ADSPN has established a scholarship program to assist students and faculty in pursuing a career in health care and faculty serving the needs of New Jersey nursing.

Student Scholarship for BSN Completion: (2 Scholarship, one awarded in the fall and one awarded in the spring of $1000 each are available)

Applicant must be currently enrolled and in good standing in a senior level nursing course at a member school.

To obtain the scholarship funds, once granted, the recipient of the Student Scholarship for BSN Completion must furnish ADSPN with:

 RN license number and

 A copy of a letter of acceptance to a BSN completion program within 6 months of graduation.

All applications must be postmarked by October 31, 2015 for the Scholarship awarded in December or by February 27, 2016 for the Scholarship awarded April 2016.

Note: All materials become the property of ADSPN and will not be returned. ADSPN  PO Box 1 Princeton, NJ 080543

Student Scholarship Application Guidelines

To apply for the Student Scholarship for BSN completion, please supply the following:

 A 2-page double spaced typed essay describing your personal achievements, community service and career aspirations

 A letter of recommendation from a clinical instructor. This recommendation should include student level of performance, motivation and ability to interact with patients and members of the health care team

 An official school transcript (Online transcripts are not accepted)

 Completed application. Clearly print or type all requested information (The application can be downloaded to your computer and completed before printing)

To obtain the scholarship funds, once granted, the recipient of the student scholarship for BSN completion with:

 RN license number

 A copy of a letter of acceptance to a BSN completion program within 6 months of graduation. ADSPN  PO Box 1 Princeton, NJ 080543

ADPSN RN-BSN Scholarship Application

*All applications must be postmarked by:

October 31, 2015 for the Scholarship awarded in December 2015 or

February 27, 2016 for the Scholarship awarded April 2016.

Name: ______

Address: ______

______

(Work) ______

E-mail: ______

Signature: ______

Send completed application to: Caroline Cebik ASPSN c/o New Jersey Hospital Association 760 Alexander Road P.O. Box 1 Princeton, NJ 08543-0001 ADSPN  PO Box 1 Princeton, NJ 080543 Association of Diploma Schools of Professional Nursing Scholarship Application Faculty Grant

Our Commitment

 Accessing a culturally diverse population to promote employment and leadership in inner city and urban communities.  Producing graduates who are decision makers and consumer advocates in the midst of the changing health care environment

 ADSPN has established a scholarship program to assist students and faculty in pursuing a career in health care and faculty serving the needs of New Jersey nursing.

Faculty Grant Application for Scholarly Pursuits - One Grant of $1000 is available

Applicant must be a faculty member at one of the member schools, an individual member and either enrolled in a graduate program related to nursing or taking a course(s) related to nursing education.

All applications must be postmarked by February 27, 2016. Grant will be awarded in April 2016.

Note: All materials become the property of ADSPN and will not be returned.

Faculty Grant Application for Scholarly Pursuits Guidelines

To apply for the Faculty Grant for Scholarly Pursuits, please supply the following:

 Proof of pursuit of a scholarly activity such as current enrollment in a graduate program (example – transcript, registration confirmation), proof of taking a course related to nursing education (ie. Nurse Educator Certification) or a copy of an approved research proposal.

 A one-page typed essay explaining why you should receive the scholarship. This statement should include your personal accomplishments, professional nursing goals, scholarly activities and its benefit to your colleagues, student body and the individual applicant.

 Completed application. Clearly print or type all requested information (The application can be downloaded to your computer and completed before printing) ADSPN  PO Box 1 Princeton, NJ 080543

ADPSN Faculty Grant Application for Scholarly Pursuits

*All applications must be postmarked by February 27, 2016

Name: ______

Address: ______

______

(Work) ______

E-mail: ______

Signature: ______

Send completed application to: Caroline Cebik ASPSN c/o New Jersey Hospital Association 760 Alexander Road P.O. Box 1 Princeton, NJ 08543-0001

ADSPN  PO Box 1 Princeton, NJ 080543 ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING

REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE 2015 – 2016

The open board positions for the ADSPN are Treasurer, President-Elect, and two (2) Executive board positions. Letters for nominations were not mailed out this year. This was an oversight on my part. I consulted with the President and it was determined to hold nominations for September 2016. Therefore; a letter will go out September 15, 2016 for the positions of Treasurer, President-Elect, and two Executive Board positions.

Shirley Richardson RN, MSN Chair Nominations Committee ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING

NOMINATING COMMITTEE POLICIES

JUNE (re-organization meeting)

Nominating Committee chairperson appointed by President from among members of Executive Board. It is ideal to have at least one more member of this committee, representing another region in the state.

JANUARY

Obtain previous letters, ballot forms, and any another related materials from NJHA Member Services (currently Caroline Cebik).

Review By-Laws for officers and board members needing to be elected.

Revise prior letters, etc. to reflect needed changes in the ballot and/or committee’s preference.

Compose new letter to Deans/Directors/Individual Members seeking nominations.

Send (fax) letter to Caroline Cebik to prepare for mailing. (Proof final letter before sending out).

FEBRUARY

Have letter seeking nominations sent out to Dean/Directors/Individual Members by the first week in February (Caroline Cebik).

Note return date to be at least two weeks before March Executive Board. Return to Nom. Comm. Chair.

Fax or phone all schools of nursing not responding to above, several days before return dead line, encouraging nominations for vacancies (Chair).

Confirm that all nominees are will to serve, given that they are elected (Chair). ADSPN Nominating Committee Policies (Continued)

Prepare a draft ballot for Executive Board approval at early March Executive Board meeting (Chair).

Prepare a sample ballot to distribute via mail to Executive Board members by March 25th with a return date 10-14 days later (Caroline Cebik).

Review comments, etc. on draft ballot and revise ballot as needed (Chair).

Prepare an official ballot and mail by April 15th to all Deans/Directors/Individual Members with a ballot return dead line of May 1st. (Caroline Cebik).

Return ballot to NJHA Member Services (Caroline Cebik) by May 1st.

Committee counts ballots ASAP.

Notify winners by phone and mail ASAP counting.

Send “thank you for your willingness to participate” letter to those who did not win.

Announce winners at ADSPN Annual meeting at NJ Health Care Congress (currently).

Return Nominating Committee materials to NJHA Member Services for the next year’s committee.

4/09 ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING

REPORT OF THE PROFESSIONAL ACTION COMMITTEE 2015 – 2016

ADSPN is active in the New Jersey Action Coalition on Academic Progression, which was formed in 2011 The New Jersey Action Coalition is still working on the academic progression models for New Jersey. The focus is on meeting the recommendation of the IOM (2011) Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health report: “To increase the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80% by 2020”. The commitment of this Committee is to collectively and creatively develop competencies and an academic progression model that will meet the needs of all of our constituents while reaching the goal of 80% BSN by 2020." An important part of this mission is to form partnerships with clinical facilities

Currently the committee is using the Massachusetts model of competencies— knowledge, attitude and skills (KAS). This model has recently been updated and revised and was presented by Maureen Srocynski, Consultant CCNA at the Academic Progression meeting May 6 at the NJ Hospital Association on. She reviewed the RWJF Culture of Health Framework and the need to incorporate a Culture of Health into curriculum. She will be sending the revised competencies and the newly developed competencies for LPNs to the committee. She noted that all the competencies have remained the same with just further explanations and additions. The competency that was changed the most was the one on technology. She also stated that the RWJF will no longer provide funding for this project, but instead will be providing funding for interprofessional collaborative projects. Two "Navigators" were introduced. Their role is to help nurses with enrollment, financial aid and work life balance. An app is under development to help nurse and potential nurses navigate educational pathways.

The academic progression teams presented their progress briefly in the afternoon. Most were still working on getting their models finished. The College of New Jersey reported that they are now able to accept 70 credits from Associate Degree Programs. This is up from 64. This project is continuing but has been stalled with the change of leadership at MCCC. The team associated with Care Point School of Nursing reported that they are about to sign a memorandum of understanding, but that CarePoint will be closing and the agreement will be between Hudson County Community College and New Jersey City University. Recent action has been taken by Union County College and Passaic County Community College to be allowed to provide an RN to BSN completion programs. They require approval from the State Department of Education to offer the degree. While the New Jersey Presidents' Council narrowly decided to send the proposals with negative recommendations to the state secretary of higher education, it is the state secretary who will make the final call on whether to approve them. Since the negative recommendation was a narrow margin, the schools still are hoping for a positive outcome. We will need to keep up with what is happening. The New Jersey Action Coalition has been working closely with the New Jersey Nursing Initiative (NJNI) as well as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Two web sites: http://www.njni.org and www.campaignforaction.org can be accessed to get more information on the New Jersey Nursing Initiative and the Regional Action Coalition.

Submitted by: Bonny Ross ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING

REPORT OF THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE 2015 – 2016

The website ran smoothly during the academic year 2015-2016. Updates were made when necessary. All schools continue to be encouraged to send information to the chairperson to post to the website.

Lisa M. Easterby, DNP, RN, CNE Dean, Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing President, ADSPN BYLAWS ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING OF NEW JERSEY

BY LAWS AND CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE I - NAME

The Name of this Association shall be The Association of Diploma Schools of Professional Nursing of New Jersey, hereinafter referred to as the Association.

Article II - PURPOSES AND FUNCTIONS

SECTION 1. PURPOSES

The Association represents Diploma Schools of Professional Nursing and all individuals who support multiple levels of entry into nursing, and furthers the standards of excellence in nursing through unified action.

SECTION 2. FUNCTIONS

The Association functions as an independent agent to:

(a) Work cooperatively with all nursing programs in NJ and with local, state and national groups concerned with nursing education and nursing practice. (b) Foster communication among all programs, organizations, and individuals concerned with nursing and nursing education. (c) Join with local, state, and national groups in efforts to facilitate seamless articulation of nursing education programs. (d) Provide and promote continuing education programs in nursing. (e) Determine scholarship recipient(s) annually.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1. CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIP

(a) Agency (b) Individual (c) Honorary SECTION 2. ELIGIBILITY

(a) Agency - Diploma Schools of Professional Nursing in New Jersey are eligible for membership upon application and payment of dues. Administrative and instructional faculty of member agency schools are eligible to participate in educational programs sponsored by the Association at membership rates and to attend the Annual and Regular Meetings of the Association. (b) Individual - Individual members shall be any individual interested in the purposes of the Association. They shall be eligible upon application and payment of dues. Individual members are entitled to attend educational programs sponsored by the Association at membership rates and attend the Annual and Regular Meeting of the Association. (c) Honorary - Honorary members shall be persons of distinction nominated by the Executive Board and elected to honorary membership by the members of the Association.

ARTICLE IV - DUES

SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF DUES

(a) Dues for agency and individual members shall be fixed by the Executive Board with approval by majority vote cast at any regular meeting of the membership. (b) Honorary members shall pay no dues.

SECTION 2. NOTIFICATION

The proposed dues structure shall be announced to each agency and/or individual members by written notice not less than sixty days before the meeting at which the vote shall be taken.

ARTICLE V - MEETINGS

SECTION 1. ANNUAL MEETING

The date and time of the Annual Meeting shall be determined by the Executive Board. Notice shall be sent to each agency and individual member not less than twenty days before the day so fixed.

SECTION 2. REGULAR MEETINGS

The Association shall meet at least two times during the year in addition to the Annual Meeting. Notice shall be given to each agency school and individual member not less than twenty days before the date so fixed. SECTION 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS Special Meetings may be called by the President when deemed necessary to meet the needs of the organization. Such meeting shall be limited to consideration of subject listed in the official call. No other business will be transacted.

SECTION 4. QUORUM

Representatives of the majority of agency members must be present at any Annual, Regular or Special meeting to conduct the business of the Association.

ARTICLE VI - VOTING

SECTION 1. VOTING

(a) Each agency will have five votes. (b) Individual members will have one vote.

SECTION 2. PROXY VOTES

Proxy votes will be honored in the absence of the designated voters of either agency or individual members. Proxy votes must be written, signed and received at time of vote.

SECTION 3. SPECIAL VOTE

In special circumstances, upon authorization of the President, a mail, fax or telephone vote may be taken. Two people must listen at the point of Tally if done via telephone.

SECTION 4. MAJORITY

All matters requiring a vote shall be decided by a majority of votes cast except for matters specifically cited by these bylaws.

ARTICLE VII - OFFICERS

SECTION 1. OFFICERS

Officers of the Association shall be a President, President-elect, Secretary and Treasurer.

SECTION 2. ELIGIBILITY

Persons eligible to become elected officers shall be administrative and instructional faculty of member agency schools.

SECTION 3. TERMS OF OFFICE (a) The President-elect will be elected for two years and will automatically succeed to the office of President at the end of the second year. The election of a President-elect will occur in odd years for a term of two years (biannually). (b) The Secretary will be elected in odd years for a term of two years. (c) The Treasurer will be elected in the even years for a term of two years.

SECTION 4. DUTIES OF OFFICERS

(a) President. The President shall: 1. Preside at all meetings of the Association. 2. Serve as presiding officer of the Executive Board. 3. Supervise the activities of the Association. 4. Report to the Executive Board at regular meetings. 5. Present a report in writing at the Annual Meeting, a copy of which shall be kept in the permanent file of the Association. 6. Appoint Chairpersons of Standing Committees from elected Board members at first Executive Board meeting following the Annual election. 7. Appoint the Chairperson and members of special and ad hoc committees as authorized by the Executive Board. 8. Serve as ex-officio member of all standing committees. (b) President-elect. The President-elect shall: 1. In the absence or incapacity of the President, perform all duties and assume all responsibilities of the President. (c) Secretary. The Secretary shall be responsible for recording, editing and assuring distribution of proceedings of the Executive Board, Regular, Annual and Special Meetings of the Association. (d) Treasurer. The Treasurer shall: 1. Maintain financial records of the Association based on income and expenditures. 2. Make payments as necessary for the operations of the Association. 3. Disperse funds as authorized by the Executive Board and General Membership. 4. Coordinate with appropriate resources for annual auditing and preparation of tax requirements. 5. Participate in the preparation of the Annual Budget in cooperation with the President of the Association. 6. Provide a written report at Executive, Regular and Annual Meetings.

SECTION 5: VACANCIES

(a) If the office of President becomes vacant, the President-Elect: 1. Shall succeed to the office of President for the unexpired term, and 2. Shall subsequently serve the two (2) year term of office of President to which elected. (b) A vacancy in the office of President-Elect: 1. The Executive Board may appoint a President-Elect from the current members of the Executive Board and/or 2. The election of President-Elect may be held at the next scheduled election. (c) In the event that the office of President and President-Elect are vacated during the same year: 1. The Executive Board shall appoint an acting President to serve until the next election. 2. The election of both President and President-Elect will be held at the next scheduled election. (d) A vacancy in the office of Secretary or Treasurer may be filled by a current member of the Executive Board. (e) A vacancy in the position of Board Member shall be filled by the individual who received the next highest number of votes in the previous election unless three months or less of the unexpired term remains. In which case, the position may remain vacant as approved by a majority vote of the Executive Board. (f) Vacancies in the offices of Standing Committees may be filled by appointment by the Executive Board. (g) Chairpersons of Standing Committees shall have the power to fill vacancies in their committees. (h) If the President is not available to assume the position of immediate Past President, the immediate Past President may remain as immediate Past President for an additional (2) years or the office may remain vacant.

ARTICLE VIII - EXECUTIVE BOARD

SECTION 1. COMPOSITION

The Executive Board shall consist of:

(a) The officers of the Association. (4) (b) Immediate Past President. (1) (c) Four (4) Board Members elected by the Association representing administrative or instructional faculty of agency members, or individual member.

SECTION 2. TERMS OF OFFICE

(a) Officers of the Association for their respective terms of office. (b) Immediate Past President for two years. (c) Board Members will be elected for two year terms. Two in odd years and two in even years.

SECTION 3. POWERS The Executive Board shall have charge of the management of the affairs and funds of this Association, as directed by the Membership. Additionally, the Executive Board shall:

(a) Act as a referral committee to which resolutions, reports, recommendations, and bylaws changes shall be submitted prior to being placed before the Association for final action. (b) Assign tasks and give direction to each Standing Committee at the first meeting after elections. (c) Determine the proceedings for the Annual Meeting of the Membership. (d) Select and appoint a Secretary when the position is indicated. (e) Establish major Association policies. (f) Adopt an Annual Budget for approval by the Membership. (g) Appoint officers and Board Members in the event of a vacancy.

SECTION 4. DUTIES

(a) Members of the Executive Board who hold title of office shall: 1. Share the powers of the Board. 2. Perform the duties as defined under the title of the office. (b) Board Members shall: 1. Share the powers of the Board. 2. Receive direction from the Board. 3. Serve as Chairperson and/or members of Standing Committees. 4. Report the work of their respective committees. (c) Immediate Past President shall: 1. Share the powers of the Board. 2. Act in an advisory capacity to the President. 3. Function as the Chairperson of the Bylaws Committee.

ARTICLE IX - COMMITTEES

SECTION 1. STANDING COMMITTEES

(a) Education (b) Professional Action (c) Membership (d) Nominating (e) Communication

SECTION 2. COMPOSITION

(a) Chairperson of Standing Committees shall be an elected Board Member. (b) Members and/or instructional faculty of agencies appointed by the Executive Committee.

SECTION 3. ELIGIBILITY

(a) Members of Standing Committees with the exception of the Nominating Committee shall be administrative and/or instructional faculty of member agencies, or individual members.

SECTION 4. TERMS OF OFFICE

(a) Chairperson shall serve for a period of two years consistent with their term of office as an elected Board Member.

SECTION 5. EDUCATION COMMITTEE

(a) Membership should consist of a Chairperson and additional members as appropriate (b) Functions: 1. Plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs for the Association. 2. Report to the Executive Board at regular meetings. 3. Submit an Annual Report in writing to the Membership. 4. Plan Annual Meeting.

SECTION 6. PROFESSIONAL ACTION

(a) Membership should consist of a Chairperson and additional members as appropriate (b) Functions: 1. Foster the Association's goals relative to articulation and other professional issues. 2. Work with local, state and national groups concerned with professional issues. 3. Report to the Executive Board and members at regular meetings. 4. Submit an Annual Report in writing to the membership.

SECTION 7. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

(a) Membership should consist of a Chairperson and additional members as appropriate. (b) Functions: 1. Foster the Association’s goals relative to the recruitment of new members. 2. Report to the Executive Board and members at regular Meetings. 3. Submit an Annual Report in writing to the membership.

SECTION 8. NOMINATING COMMITTEE (a) Membership should consist of a Chairperson and additional members as appropriate. (b) Functions: 1. Prepare a slate of eligible candidates to be elected annually. 2. Mail ballots to all voting representatives not less than ten days prior to the election date. 3. Announce results at the Annual Meeting. 4. Report to the Executive Board at appropriate times. 5. Submit an Annual Report in writing to the Membership.

SECTION 9 COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE

(a) Membership should consist of a Chairperson and additional members as appropriate. (b) Functions: 1. Keep the website current. 2. Report to the Executive Board at appropriate times. 3. Submit an Annual Report in writing to the Membership.

ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS

SECTION 1. BYLAWS AMENDMENT

These Bylaws can be amended at any Regular Meeting by a majority vote of the Membership provided that the amendment was submitted in writing four weeks prior to the scheduled regular meeting.

ARTICLE XI - PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Robert's Rules of Order, current edition shall be employed.

Revised: May 1980 May 1982 May 1983 April 1986 May 1988 November 1991 March 1996 January 1997 February 2000 February 2006 May 2008 November 2011