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APRIL 2016 HAND in HAND Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses Newsletter THE 2016 SALPN EDUCATION CONFERENCE & AGM 2016 SALPN EDUCATION CONFERENCE & AGM AGENDA | 2 SPEAKER INFORMATION | 3 SALPN AWARDS BANQUET |5 SALPN ELECTIONS |7 2015 SALPN EDUCATION CONFERENCE & AGM AGENDA APRIL 19 & 20, 2016 SASKATOON INN 2002 AIRPORT DRIVE SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN 306.242.1440 APRIL 19 APRIL 20 7:30 A.M. REGISTRATION & 8:00 A.M. REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST BREAKFAST 8:45 A.M. WELCOME 8:45 A.M. LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE GREETINGS WINNERS & CHAPTER UPDATE 9:00 - 10:30 A.M. JENNIFER JONES 9:00 - 10:30 A.M. JESSE MILLER 10:30 - 11:00 A.M. MORNING BREAK 10:30 - 10:45 A.M. MORNING BREAK 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. STEVEN LEWIS 10:45 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. JESSE MILLER 12:30 - 1:30 P.M. LUNCH 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. LUNCH 1:30 - 3:30 P.M. JOHN GORMLEY 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. SALPN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 3:30 - 4:00 P.M. NEW CONTINUING EDUCATION PORTFOLIO POINT PRESENTATION 4:00 - 4:30 P.M. Q&A FOR SALPN MEMBERS ONLY 6:00 P.M. COCKTAILS 6:30 P.M. DINNER, AWARDS AND ENTERTAINMENT 2 | SALPN Newsletter AGM SPEAKER INFORMATION OPENING KEYNOTE 1/8/2016 Jennifer_JonesHiResMarch20141.jpg (1200×1800) JENNIFER JONES http://www.speakers.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2014/03/Jennifer_JonesHiResMarch20141.jpg 1/2 Jennifer Jones is Canada’s most decorated and recognizable In this important talk, Jennifer explains the importance of female curler. She won an Olympic gold medal as skip of the effective and open communication, and developing team Canadian team at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, just systems in order to be more efficient and productive; 18 months after having ACL surgery and 15 months after developing a “safe” communication system to ensure becoming a mother for the first time. Her team dominated any issues are addressed immediately to avoid serious the Olympic field, winning all 11 games, and in the process communication breakdowns and problems; and developing Jones became the first female skip in history to go through a decision making process to ensure that all team members the Games undefeated. feel “heard” and are a part of the team. April 2016 | 3 AGM SPEAKER INFORMATION SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS STEVEN LEWIS Steven Lewis is a health policy and research consultant based in Saskatoon, and Adjunct Professor of Health Policy at Simon Fraser University, where he taught a graduate course in health policy in the Faculty of Health Sciences in 2007. Prior to resuming a full-time consulting practice he headed a health research granting agency and spent seven years as CEO of the Health Services Utilization and Research Commission in Saskatchewan. He has served on various boards and committees, including the National Forum on Health, the Governing Council of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Saskatchewan Health Quality Council, the Health Council of Canada, and the editorial boards of several journals, including the Journal of Health Services and Policy Research, and Healthcare Papers. He writes and speaks frequently on topics such as the politics of health care, quality improvement, and equity in health and health care. In his presentation, Steven will review recent regulatory challenges in the context of major issues in health care policy, practice and politics. It will propose strategies for reforming regulation to accommodate the changing health care landscape and ensure that regulation contributes to health care quality and efficiency while creating a rewarding practice environment. JOHN GORMLEY John Gormley is a broadcaster, lawyer, columnist and best-selling author. He hosts Saskatchewan’s top-rated radio talk show, heard weekday mornings on CKOM Saskatoon and CJME Regina. A former Member of Parliament, John was recognized several years ago by Saskatchewan Business Magazine as one of the province’s most influential people. His first book, “Left Out”, published in 2010, is a Canadian bestseller. His latest book “The Gormley Papers” is a collection of his most popular weekly newspaper columns from the Saskatoon StarPhoenix and Regina Leader-Post. As a lawyer, he is in-house counsel for Rawlco Radio and has been named Queen’s Counsel. John is also an adjunct faculty member at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law. He is involved in a number of charities involving mental health and men’s health. In his presentation, John will suggest a few of the strategies and tactics to use when developing and communicating an effective public message. 4 | SALPN Newsletter SALPN AWARDS BANQUET ENTERTAINMENT Hello, my name is Corrie J and I am a Hypnotist from Saskatoon. I travel all over Western Canada doing Comedy Stage Hypnosis. This last Christmas season was my busiest season to date. I performed 24 shows in the months of November and December. What did those shows all have in common? They were all safe, fun and family friendly. I bring family into every show, which is reflective of my name. The J from Corrie J is tribute to my father James who passed away from cancer at the age of 52. It is also a tribute to my Grandpa Joe, my brother James, and nephews Jamie Hypnotist Corrie J and Joseph. My wife Lindsay and I had our son, Luca, in January 2015 – and it was only fitting that his middle initial APRIL 19, 2016 be the letter J. This is something that I keep very dear to me. 6:00 p.m. Cocktails My wife Lindsay is also a nurse and some of the stories that 6:30 p.m. Dinner, Awards & Entertainment I hear from her, and the amazing work you nurses do, I will bring into the show. I look forward to meeting everyone and having some laughs that will last a lifetime. April 2016 | 5 AGM SPEAKER INFORMATION CLOSING KEYNOTE JESSE MILLER Jesse Miller (MA) is a respected national speaker on Jesse is renowned for proactively examining the challenges the topics of social media awareness, social networking of social media addressing the realities behind the known behaviour and online content evaluation. Jesse has been concerns around social media, and prompting dialogue featured at a number of medical, dental and healthcare that reflects the issues seen with new media influences. conferences across North America and provides a His presentation provides audiences with the tools needed provocative vantage point to social media and technology to better equip themselves for participating in the social use within the healthcare workplace. media world and extend the dialogue to reflect technology influences in the workplace and home. 6 | SALPN Newsletter SALPN ELECTIONS MEMBER-AT-LARGE CANDIDATE ZONE 1 (WEST) member of the health team and a vital I am currently working on obtaining partner in advocating for the needs of my diploma status which meant those we serve. I believe LPNs must be completing five classes through strong and confident leaders to drive long distance learning through change in a way that supports a safe Saskatchewan Polytechnic (I’m on the and sustainable healthcare system that final one…Whew!). I am active on the also ensures excellent quality care. policy and procedure committee and I believe in a healthy work environment OH&S committee in our hospital. that supports learning and growth. It is essential that LPNs work in an PERSONAL INFORMTION environment in which they are able to maintain their competency and provide I have been blessed with two amazing safe, ethical care and are able to work children. My daughter Jennifer, my full scope regardless of health region. son Matthew, and partner Reg, have I believe that through collaboration, been the biggest inspirations in my knowledge-sharing and continuous life. They have been there to support quality improvement initiatives, LPNs me, encourage me and teach me that will be empowered – and as a result, learning is a life long journey. better health outcomes will be realized. I love being an LPN. I am humbled by the opportunities, challenges and ANDREA MCCONNELL, LPN PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY rewards that nursing has afforded (SELECTED THROUGH ACCLAMATION) I have been an LPN since 2006. me over the years. I’ve enjoyed being part of the decision-making process, For the past three years, I have been This past year I decided it was time working with the SALPN Council and honoured to sit at the SALPN Council for a change. Leaving behind my staff. I applaud our members for their table representing the Licensed Practical position on a surgical unit, I moved patience, cooperation and continuous Nurse (LPN) profession. The past three to a full- time, permanent line on the engagement throughout the past years have been significant and gratifying Women and Children’s unit at the three years. both personally and professionally. Swift Current Hospital. I have been The past year has been about leadership, very fortunate to follow in some big It would be a privilege and honour to dedication and commitment, while footprints of amazing LPNs on continue the work we have started by ensuring safe, accountable and both units. continuing as the Member-at-Large for competent care through strong Recently, I was awarded a position as Zone 1 for the upcoming term. professional practice and regulation of a LPN clinical instructor, through Great the LPN profession. Plains College, teaching students from Saskatchewan Polytechnic. In this role, VISION STATEMENT I have the opportunity to meet and talk with the future of the LPN profession. I am passionate about nursing and Working with these students is inspiring the role LPNs play in the healthcare and I feel very privileged to learn and industry.