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Quarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 60,000 RNs, LPNs and Licensed Mental Health Technicians in Kansas. The Official Publication of the Kansas State Board of Nursing • www.ksbn.org Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Ste. 1051, Topeka, KS 66612-1230

N-STAT KSBN Committee Reports...... 2-4 Nursing License Renewal Schedule . . . . . 6 House Bill 2064 Clarifies Professional Unlicensed Practice...... 7 False/Inaccurate Information...... 7 Liability Insurance Requirements for Board Meeting Schedule...... 7 NMWs and RNAs How to Contact Us...... 8 Board Member E-Mail Addresses...... 8 Among the numerous insurance law (2) Has been licensed in Kansas for the five Discipline Cases...... 9 amendments contained in HB2064 there is a years previous to applying for an exempt section that clarifies definitions contained in license; or has been licensed, authorized, or KNAP...... 10 the Health Care Provider Insurance Availability certified in another jurisdiction for the five CE Offerings...... 12-15 Act. Specifically, subsection (f) of K.S.A. 2014 years previous to applying for an exempt Supplement 40-3401 is changed to clarify who license and meets all requirements for is not required to purchase professional liability endorsement into Kansas. insurance and participate in the Health Care Stabilization Fund. You may recall that generally, (3) The expiration date of the exempt license advance practice nurses who are licensed to shall be in accordance with K.A. R. 60-3- DISCLAIMER CLAUSE practice as nurse anesthetists or as nurse 108. The Nursing Newsletter is published quarterly by the midwives are defined as health care providers in Kansas Board of Nursing. The providers are responsible for the Health Care Provider Insurance Availability (4) Each application for renewal of an exempt offering quality programs under the criteria as established Act and therefore, they are required to purchase license shall be submitted upon a form by the Board. Complaints regarding continuing education professional liability insurance with limits furnished by the board and shall be programs may be reported directly to the Kansas Board of Nursing. For information on these educational offerings, covering at least $200,000 per claim. They are also accompanied by the fee in accordance with contact the sponsor, not the Board. required to pay a premium surcharge for HCSF K.A.R. 60-11-119. Advertising is not solicited nor endorsed by the Kansas coverage in excess of $200,000 per claim. Board of Nursing. The exceptions from the normal professional (5) If you are a registered nurse anesthetist For advertising rates and information, contact Arthur liability insurance requirements are clarified (RNA) or nurse midwife (MW) that is not L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc., 517 Washington St., in section seven of HB2064 to exempt any nurse currently practicing in the state of Kansas, P.O. Box 216, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, Ph. 1-800-626- anesthetist or nurse midwife who: (1) has an have received a letter from the Health Care 4081, [email protected]. Responsibility for errors in exempt license issued by the State Board of Stabilization Fund regarding the need for advertising is limited to corrections in the next issue or refund of price of advertisement. Publisher is not Nursing, (2) works exclusively for the federal professional liability insurance, meet the responsible for errors in printing of schedule. The Kansas government as an employee of a federal agency requirements for exempt license, and are Board of Nursing and the Arthur L. Davis Publishing or on active duty military service, or (3) provides wanting to place your RNA or MW license Agency, Inc. reserve the right to reject advertising. professional services as a charitable health care into an exempt status please follow the below The Kansas Board of Nursing and the Arthur L. provider under an agreement with the Secretary step. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. shall not be liable for any consequences resulting from purchase or use of of the Kansas Department of Health and advertisers’ products from the advertisers’ opinions, Environment. 1. Go to www.ksbn.org and click on “forms” expressed or reported, or the claims made herein. Pursuant to K.A.R. 60-11-121 an exempt license shall be granted only to an advanced practice 2. Print a “License Renewal Application” nurse (NP, CNS, RNA or NMW) who meets Presort Standard these requirements: 3. Complete all three (3) pages of the license US Postage renewal application and submit to the PAID (1) Is not regularly engaged as an Kansas Board of Nursing along with the Permit #14 Princeton, MN advanced practice registered nurse exempt renewal fee of $50 (check or money current resident or 55371 (NP, CNS, RNA or NMW) in Kansas, order). but volunteers advanced practice registered nurse or is a charitable health care provider, as defined by K.S.A. 75-6102 and amendments thereto: and Page 2 • Kansas Nursing Newsletter October, November, December 2015

www.ksbn.org KSBN COMMITTEE REPORTS

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KSBN COMMITTEE REPORTS

March 2015 Education Committee Practice Committee

The Education Committee met March 24, students would be comprised of students in both The Practice Committee met on June 16, 2015. 2015 and was called to order by Brenda Moffitt, the ADN program and the BSN program. A site The new resource diagram created by KNEP will APRN, CNS-BC, Chair at 8:30 a.m. in Room visit for the BSN program will occur at the time be reviewed by the Board. Changes are being 509 of the Landon State Office Building. The of the first graduation. handled by Brenda Moffitt. It will be linked on the minutes from December 9, 2014 were approved. The following schools/councils presented KSBN web page. The five year legislative review Carol Moreland, MSN, RN presented her major curriculum changes: included review of KAR 60-3-101 and KAR 60- Education Specialist report. • Dodge City Community College ADN 3-102. Suggested changes will be taken to the The site visit report from National American program Board. The committee discussed delegation of University’s BSN Program at Wichita was • Hesston College ADN program administration of nourishment via NG tube. The reviewed. It was moved to accept the site visit • Colby Community College PN & ADN committee looked at the school nurse regulations report for National American University’s programs and directed staff to send a letter clarifying that BSN program at the Wichita campus with • Kansas Council of Associate Degree Nurse his would be disallowed under the current law. recommendation and to reapprove the program Educators Rex Patty gave an update on the IV therapy task for a period of time consistent with CCNE force. Further discussion focused on the clinical accreditation. Carol Moreland discussed 2014 NCLEX RN & portion of the IV therapy courses and on approval The site visit report from Wright Career PN first time pass rates. The PN Kansas pass of the courses for CNE and endorsements through College’s ADN Program in Overland Park rate was 90.39% and the PN national pass rate the Individual Offering Approval Process (IOA). was reviewed. It was moved to accept the was 82.16%. The RN Kansas pass rate (both site visit report for Wright Career College’s ADN & BSN combined) was 80.46% and the ADN Program in Overland Park with national pass rate was 81.78%. recommendations and to approve the program Eleven petitions for permission to test/retest for a period of five years. were reviewed and action taken. The site visit report from Hesston College’s The meeting was adjourned at 9:41 am. BSN program was reviewed. It was moved to accept the site visit report for Hesston College’s BSN Program to start fall 2015 to admit a total of 56 students annually in the fall. These 56

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KSBN COMMITTEE REPORTS

Investigative March Finance Committee Committee The March Finance Committee was called to 10%. It had been recommended by the Governor order March 25, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. in room 560 of to return the transfer back to 20%. There has the Landon State Office Building in Topeka by not been a decision from the Supreme Court The Investigative Committee met on Monday Bernard Becker, Chair. M. Blubaugh introduced on the lawsuit about sweeping funds. She also and Tuesday June 15 and 16, 2015. Review Jennifer Ouellette the agencies new budget reported that the agency is under budget and and discussion of the LMHT language changes analyst. Disciplinary hearing fees were added to very few funds have been spent out of capital were finalized and will go forward to the Board the agenda under new business. The minutes of outlay. Discussion was held on IT needs of for voting and potential addition to the 2016 the December 10, 2014 Finance Committee were the agency. The committee voted to authorize legislative package. The 5 year legislative review approved as written. expenditures of capital outlay funds to expand process continues. At this meeting KAR 60-3- KSBN had only 35 KORA request and there has virtual data storage not to exceed $25,000. It was 110 and KAR 60-7-106 were reviewed. After the been no issue with the electronic processing. also moved to authorize purchase of a scanner, regular meeting the Committee adjourned to Discussion was held on the current cost of related equipment, and licenses to be placed in perform their quasi-judicial function in reviewing discipline hearings. It was voted by the committee the legal department from capital outlay funds cases. Following the review was their meeting to raise the cost for disciplinary hearings from not to exceed $15,000. The committee moved to under the Kansas Administrative Procedures Act. $70.00 to $100.00. authorize purchase of 21 IPads, related equipment, M. Blubaugh discussed the FY16 and FY17 and licenses not to exceed $22,000 and to migrate budget and reported that the amount that KSBN the KSBN.org platform to a content management Nurse Positions RNs – Night Positions transfers to the state general fund will remain at platform not to exceed $30,000. Available Nursing Technicians - Nights The meeting adjourned at 9:05 A.M Day One Benefits Eligibility As the largest provider of inpatient physical rehabilitative care, HealthSouth is committed to nursing excellence and the best possible patient outcomes. That’s why we put so much emphasis on skill building, training, education and career development for our nursing professionals. To apply, visit: kansasrehabhospital.com EOE

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THE CONDUCT OF THE CONDUCT OF BOARD MEETINGS COMMITTEE MEETINGS

1. Kansas State Board of Nursing 1. Kansas State Board of Nursing Committee meetings are open to the meetings are open to the public. public. 2. Executive sessions and the 2. Executive sessions and the Investigative Committee meetings are Investigative Committee meetings are closed to the public. closed to the public. 3. The President will call for the Executive Session citing a specific 3. The Committee Chair will call for the Executive Session citing a purpose, length of time and who is included. specific purpose, length of time and who is included. 4. The Board meeting follows a prepared agenda. 4. The Committee meeting follows a prepared agenda. 5. Visitors and/or guests do not actively participate in the formal 5. Visitors and/or guests do not actively participate in the formal meeting but may be recognized by the President of the Board for meeting but may be recognized by the committee chair for additional additional information or questions. information or questions. 6. Whenever possible, all meetings will be called to order on time and 6. Whenever possible, all meetings will be called to order on time and will follow the prepared agenda. will follow the prepared agenda. 7. Members of the Committee, Board members, and the Board staff 7. Members of the Board, Board committee members, and the Board shall be recognized by the Committee Chair. staff shall be recognized by the President. 8. Only one person will speak at a time. 8. Only one person will speak at a time. 9. Members of the Committee will speak in an orderly fashion and 9. Members of the Board will speak in an orderly fashion and refrain refrain from conversation when another member is speaking. from conversation when another member is speaking. 10. Guests/visitors will be recognized only at the discretion of the 10. Guests/visitors will be recognized only at the discretion of the Committee Chair. President. 11. Persons in attendance at meetings are respectfully requested to 11. Persons in attendance at meetings are respectfully requested to refrain from talking or making noises while the meeting is in refrain from talking or making noises while the meeting is in progress. progress. 12. Anyone disrupting the meeting will be asked to leave. 12. Anyone disrupting the meeting will be asked to leave. 13. Meetings will be adjourned as scheduled or upon completion of 13. Meetings will be adjourned as scheduled or upon completion of business, or; continued only upon the consensus of the membership of business, or; continued only upon the consensus of the membership of the group. the group. 14. The Committee Chair may establish and announce additional 14. The President may establish and announce additional guidelines for guidelines for the meeting subject to the agreement of the other the meeting subject to the agreement of the other Board members. Committee members. 15. The President is responsible for the conduct of the meeting and will 15. The Committee Chair is responsible for the conduct of the meeting enforce the rules of conduct. and will enforce the rules of conduct.

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Nursing License Renewal Schedule ADDRESS CHANGE If your license expires on: You should receive your Your properly completed You can use your user ID and password to change your (Please refer to the Check address on-line OR send us the change of address in yellow renewal notice renewal application should Status of Expiration to verify writing. Please submit within 30 days of address change. postcard by: be in the Board office by: You may mail your address change to Kansas State your expiration date.) Board of Nursing; 900 SW Jackson St, Ste 1051; Topeka, September 30, 2015 July 15, 2015 August 15, 2015 KS 66612-1230. The Address Change form is available at www.ksbn.org/forms. October 31, 2015 August 15, 2015 September 15, 2015 If you do not have access to a computer please include the November 30, 2015 September 15, 2015 October 15, 2015 following information in your written request:

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Unlicensed Practice WALL Certificates Board Meeting Schedule The following individuals were fined for unlicensed practice for practicing for six (6) Wall Certificates suitable for framing are calendar months or more in Kansas without a available through the Kansas State Board 2015 – 2016 Board Meeting license, or had a second or subsequent unlicensed of Nursing. Certificates are available to practice. those RNs/LPNs/LMHTs/NPs/CNSs/NMWs/ • September 15 & 16 RNAs who hold a permanent Kansas license. To obtain a certificate, please complete the • December 8 & 9 Heather Jantz Michala Gibson following form. Gridley, KS 66852 Overland Park, KS • March 29 & 30 (2016) 23-28123-091 66213 Name:______16 months/$800 13-81037-082 10 months/$500 Address:______Paula Raaf Peck, KS 67120 City:______13-57282-111 17 months/$850 State:______Zip Code:______

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False/Inaccurate Original Date of Issue:______Information Each certificate is $10.00. CHAUCER ESTATES The following individuals were fined for Please submit order form to: providing false/inaccurate information in the Kansas State Board of Nursing Landon State Office Building LPNs ~ All shifts KSBN renewal licensing process a second or 900 SW Jackson, Suite 1051 subsequent time and were fined $200.00 Apply online Topeka, KS 66612-1230 www.seniorlifestyle.com Lacy Holbert Monica Morales #23-42960-031 13-80145-051 We are seeking Concordia, KS 66901 Valley Center, KS 67147 RNs & LPNs Christy Bowman 13-118862-041 Angela McDaniel Goddard, KS 67052 #13-116805-041 To apply, please call or email: Newman Regional Health Coffeyville, KS 67337 Stafford location: (620) 234-5208 wants to thank you for Jill Thornton [email protected] choosing to be a nurse. We 23-35387-051 or realize that the key ingredient Hiawatha, KS 66434 St. John location: (620) 549-3541 in having great patient care is [email protected] to have great nurses that truly www.leisurehomestead.com like their jobs. At Newman Regional Health we also recognize the challenges of being a nurse and we support our nurses by providing opportunities to submit suggestions and lead Life Care Center of Burlington their practices through our Quality Impact Teams. If you would like to “Join Our Team,” please check out the opportunities for nursing RN and LPN, positions & apply on our website: Part-time & Full-time www.newmanrh.org 601 Cross St. We have great benefits and comparable pay Burlington, KS 66839 and would like to discuss any opportunities 620-364-2117 with you. www.LifeCareCareers.com

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Board Members How to Contact Us 785-296-4929 E-Mail Addresses

Judith Hiner, RN, BSN [email protected] ADMINISTRATION 785-296-5752 07-01-09 – 06-30-17 Mary Blubaugh, MSN, RN Rebecca Nioce [email protected] [email protected] 785-296-5752 Executive Administrator Public Member 03-21-11 – 06-30-18 Inge Reed [email protected] 785-296-5752 Administrative Specialist Jeanne Catanzaro, MSN, RN [email protected] Karen Smith 07-10-12 – 06-30-16 [email protected] 785-296-3375 Senior Administrative Assistant JoAnn Klaassen, RN, MN, JD [email protected] Adrian Guerrero [email protected] 785-296-5935 07-10-12 – 06-30-16 Director of Operations Garet King [email protected] Public Member Education 785-296-3782 10-15-12 – 06-30-16 Carol Moreland, MSN, RN Carol Bragdon, PhD, APRN [email protected] Education Specialist [email protected] 785-296-5036 9-25-13 – 06-30-17 Basic Education Miriah Kidwell Leanna Beeson, LPN [email protected] [email protected] 785-296-4325 03-03-14 – 6-30-17 Education Specialist Jill Simons Patricia Zeller, MSN, APRN, NP-C [email protected] Senior Administrative Assistant [email protected] 785-296-3782 07-18-2014 – 06-30-18 Continuing Education

Mary Struble, LPN [email protected] Legal Division 07-01-15 – 06-30-2019 785-296-4325 Discipline Sherri Brown, BSN, RN [email protected] Michael Fitzgibbons, JD 07-27-15 – 06-30-2019 [email protected] 785-296-4325 Special Assistant Attorney General Jennifer Szambecki, Public Member [email protected] 07-27-15 – 06-30-2019 Vacant Tricia Waters [email protected] 785-296-4325 Senior Administrative Assistant Barbara Bigger [email protected] 785-296-4325 Administrative Assistant

INVESTIGATION 785-296-8401

Diane Glynn, JD, RN [email protected] 785-296-8401 Practice Specialist Betty Stewart, RN [email protected] 785-296-4325 RN Investigator III Kathleen Chalkley, LPN [email protected] 785-296-4325 Special Investigator II Vacant Roxanna Uhlig, RN [email protected] 785-296-4325 RN Investigator III Lauren Wolf, RN [email protected] 785-296-4325 RN Investigator III Patricia Byers [email protected] 785-296-8401 Administrative Specialist Debra Quintanilla, RN [email protected] 785-296-4325 RN Investigator III Mickie Walker [email protected] 785-296-4325 RN Investigator III

Licensing

Sheila Rice [email protected] 785-296-6573 Licensing Supervisor Judy Nichols [email protected] 785-296-2926 Reinstatement Nickie Stallons [email protected] 785-296-2967 Exams, Foreign Students Vacant Karen McGill [email protected] 785-296-2453 Renewal & State Verifications

Want to see our website? Point your Internet browser at http://www.ksbn.org. Need to fax us? KSBN fax number is 785-296-3929.All federal mail should be addressed to: Kansas State Board of Nursing (intended recipient) 900 SW Jackson, Suite 1051, Topeka, KS 66612-1230 October, November, December 2015 Kansas Nursing Newsletter • Page 9

Discipline Cases

Drug & Alcohol Jenifer Carriker Chasity Jones Yvonne Williams Jennifer Strasser Wichita, KS 67216 Independence, MO 64057 Topeka, KS 66605 Mulberry, KS 66756 Violation License #23-25786-101 Applicant License #23-16845-011 License #13-110562-052 Case #13-2184-5 Case #15-004-0 Case #15-201-8 Case #13-1589-8 Lisa Ash License Revoked 5/29/2015 Application Denied 5/12/2015 License Denied 5/29/2015 License Suspended 5/29/2015 Wichita, KS 67208 License #23-10367-111 Michael Castro Brandy Keane Jamie West Case #14-1357-3 Newton, KS 67114 McPherson, KS 67460 Mental Liberal, KS 67901 License Revoked 6/10/2015 License #23-31680-031 License #23-38173-021 License #13-113457-052 Case #14-1706-0 Case #13-1540-5 Incompetence Case #12-2265-1 Jennifer Bangs Cease and Desist letter License Revoked 5/8/2015 Violation License Revoked 4/16/2015 Dodge City, KS 67801 5/18/2015 License #23-97313-112 Michelle Layton Eva Beshirs Case #13-104-1 Erikka Crooms Weston, MO 64098 License Denied 4/16/2015 Emporia, KS 66801 Unprofessional Mesa, AZ 85204 License #14-81473-092 License #13-51726-091 License #23-29591-081 Case #15-186-0 Case #11-333-6 Conduct Violation Amy Jager Case #13-1610-0 License Revoked 6/10/2015 License Revoked 4/9/2015 Hoyt, KS 66440 License Revoked 5/8/2015 Kimberly Blakeman License #24-36952-072 Stephanie Lee Jennifer Burns Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Case #14-1715-9 Marsha Cunningham Fort Riley, KS 66442 License #14-108905-021 License Revoked 7/7/2015 Kansas City, KS 66104 Shawnee, KS 66216 License #13-119558-112 License #13-117554-062 Case #13-2235-0 License #23-28739-031 Case #14-2208-9 Case #14-1712-5 License Revoked 5/18/2015 Debra Reed Case #14-253-7 License Revoked 5/8/2015 License Revoked 6/17/2015 Overland Park, KS 66207 License Revoked 4/13/2015 Robert Bryant License #14-54435-062 Maria Matulich Christine Greer Haysville, KS 67060 Case #13-1490-7 Charlene Griffin Fort Collins, CO 80526 License #13-79832-021 License Revoked 5/5/2015 Cleveland, MO 64734 Sylvan Grove, KS 67481 Applicant License #24-37276-101 Case #14-1364-5 License #24-36218-122 Case #14-1647-0 Case #11-1225-0 License Revoked 5/13/2015 Heather Schachtner Case #14-1951-3 License Denied 4/13/2015 License Revoked 6/10/2015 De Soto, KS 66018 License Revoked 7/7/2015 Bobbie Chase License #13-109397-062 Jason Moeller David Greig Buffalo, OK 73834 Case #14-2108-0 Twila Hadley Wichita, KS 67228 License #14-88448-121 License Denied 4/28/2015 Manhattan, KS 66502 Wichita, KS 67214 License #14-116148-071 License #23-30634-052 Case #11-613-4 Applicant Case #13-2192-5 Case #10-1286-5 License Revoked 5/18/2015 Case #15-185-5 License Revoked 5/20/2015 License Revoked 4/27/2015 Fraud or Deceit Application Denied 6/10/2015 Violation Dayna Roos Jennifer Janzen Kimberlie Jackson Kansas City, MO 64130 Haysville, KS 67060 Centennial, CO 80015 License #13-105446-031 Karen Andrews License #13-73160-091 Applicant Case #13-1834-0 Kansas City, MO 64117 Case #14-288-5 Case #14-1782-0 License Revoked 4/13/2015 License #23-27757-052 License Revoked 6/10/2015 Applicant Denied 4/1/2015 Case #14-254-0 License Revoked 6/10/2015 Michelle Sani Allanah Schmidt Kelsey Jackson Wichita, KS 67206 Great Bend, KS 67530 Hutchinson, KS 67502 License #23-35977-122 Maggie Brown License #23-25139-082 License #23-43799-022 Case #14-1816-5 Louisburg, KS 66053 Case #14-848-3 Case #13-1987-8 License Denied 5/19/2015 License #14-70225-022 License Suspended 4/16/2015 License Revoked 6/10/2015 Case #09-900-7 License Revoked 5/8/2015

The Kansas Department on Aging and Disability Services is seeking Registered Nurses for Health Facility Surveyor positions throughout the state of Kansas.

This position is responsible for conducting on-site surveys of health facilities to determine compliance with state licensure and/or federal certification requirements. Proficient computer skills, oral and written communication skills are preferred. Overnight travel is required which includes a daily meal allowance (breakfast, lunch and dinner). A state vehicle is provided for business travel. The regular work week is four ten hour days and it is a salaried position. Applicant must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas and have a valid Driver’s license. For a complete job description, please visit: jobs.ks.gov

KDADS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, or disability status will be given consideration for the position.

Please contact Christina Workman at 785-296-0463 or [email protected] for additional questions. Page 10 • Kansas Nursing Newsletter October, November, December 2015

What is KNAP? • Interventions, assessments, referrals for Physical Symptoms KNAP is a professional assistance program evaluation and treatment (if indicated.) • Obvious intoxication such as swaying, designed to assist all nurses and mental health • On-going monitoring through random urine staggering or slurred speech. technicians who have a problem or illness that has drug screens, contact with employers and • Odor of alcohol on breath or the excessive or could impair their ability to practice safely. monthly groups. use of breath-fresheners or perfume to disguise the odor of alcohol. The Goal of KNAP Causes for Concern Mental and physical illness, including alcohol Job Function KNAP is supported by funds from the Board of and other drug addiction, can potentially impair • Narcotics discrepancies, e.g.: incorrect Nursing and, in small part, by fees charged to the practice and health. We estimate that at any counts, alteration of narcotic containers, participants. given time, approximately 10% of the population increased patient reports of ineffective pain is affected. This same percentage is thought to be control, discrepancies on records or frequent For further information true of healthcare professionals. corrections of records, unusual amounts The Kansas Nurses Alcohol and other drug addiction, as well as of narcotics wasted, significant variations Assistance Program mental and physical illnesses, are treatable. in the quantity of narcotics ordered for Cloverleaf Complex Bldg #3 KNAP works with the program participants to technician's unit or shift. 6405 Metcalf, Suite 502 obtain an evaluation, treatment (if indicated), and • Fluctuations in the quality of work Overland Park, Ks 66202 monitoring throughout the recovery process. performance. (913)236-7575 • Irresponsible behavior from someone Referrals previously conscientious and responsible. [email protected] – John Childers, LMSW Self-referrals to the program are encouraged, • Requests to work shifts that are the least Executive Director but referrals may be made by a family member, supervised. a friend, employer or anyone concerned about the • Inordinate interest in patients' pain control [email protected] – Regena M. Walters, RN nurse/LMHT. medications. Program Manager Anonymous referrals are not accepted. A person may call for information or advice without giving Behavior [email protected] – Betty Childers their name, however. Referrals may be made by • Increasing isolation from colleagues, friends Program Assistant calling 913-236-7575. and family and avoiding social activities. • Complaints from others about work [email protected] – Betty Childers KNAP Providers performance or alcohol or drug use. Office Manager • Confidential services to Kansas RNs, • Mood swings, irritability or depression, or LPNs, and LMHTs experiencing problems suicide threats or attempts, perhaps caused and illnesses which could lead to impaired by accidental overdose. practice. October, November, December 2015 Kansas Nursing Newsletter • Page 11 Around here, you’ll make more than just a living. ¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ You’ll make friends. And more importantly, you’ll make a difference. At Presbyterian Manors, you’ll build rewarding relationships with our residents. You’ll earn competitive wages and benefits as part of an organization that has served as a trusted resource for seniors and their families for more than 60 years. But the best benefit of all will be the satisfaction you’ll feel.

Ask about openings at our 18 not-for-profit, faith-based communities in Kansas and Missouri: Human Resources Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America P.O. Box 20440 • Wichita, KS 67208-1440 316-685-1100 • 1-800-336-8511 http://presbyterianmanors.org/ employment_opportunities Page 12 • Kansas Nursing Newsletter October, November, December 2015

Continuing Nursing Education Offerings

October 8, 2015, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Salina, KS frequently are very frightened when they become Energy! The Final Frontier in Modern ill. The symptoms they give the school nurse Medicine. Spon: Cloud County Community may be entirely different than what is really College, 2221 Campus Drive, PO Box 1002, going on with them. Treating college students is Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: JoDee a sometimes challenging but rewarding health Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of Allied Health, 785- care field. Fee: $45.00. Reg. by: October 16, 2015. 243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext. 375. Contact Hours: 4. Fac: Jan Dyer, LPN, MS Natural Health. Aud: RN, LPN. As the title says, this workshop will October 23, 2015, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Belleville, journey into the undiscovered area of the human KS energy field and explore some of the fascinating Cardiovascular Update 2015-2016. Spon: new and ancient electro-magnetic therapies. Cloud County Community College, 2221 Campus Be prepared to explore some entirely new ideas Drive, PO Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. about the human energy field and discuss new Contact: JoDee Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of REGION 3 possibilities in health care. Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: Allied Health, 785-243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 October 5, 2015. Contact Hours: 8. ext. 372 or ext. 375. Fac: Emilie Hagen, ARNP- October 6, 2015, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Salina, KS CNS, CDE, CCM. Aud: RN, LPN. This program Yoga for Health Care Professionals. Spon: October 15, 2015, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Salina, KS will focus on defining acute coronary syndrome Cloud County Community College, 2221 Campus Chronic Disease Risk Reduction “Creating (ACS), various treatment options, and explore the Drive, PO Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901- a Culture of Healthy Living” Spon: Cloud management guidelines outlined by the American 1002. Contact: JoDee Aldridge Ball, Coordinator County Community College, 2221 Campus Drive, College of Cardiology and the American Heart of Allied Health, 785-243-1435 or 1-800-729- PO Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: Association. Treatment options for the ACS 5101 ext. 370. Fac: Gloria Shea, RN. Aud: RN, JoDee Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of Allied Health, patient both in the rural and urban setting will LPN. Yoga is often listed as a Complimentary 785-243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext. be outlined. Twelve lead EKG interpretations will Alternative Modality (CAM) but is becoming 375. Fac: Mary Savoie, CSJ, MSNE, EdD. Aud: be discussed as a tool to aid in the diagnosing of more mainstream daily. Come and see why RN, LPN. Tobacco use, insufficient physical ACS. In addition, the subject of women and heart American Heart, American Lung, American activity, and poor nutrition among people of disease will be explored along with the differences Diabetes Associations are suggesting Yoga as a all ages are the three lifestyles that contribute between men and women with heart disease. Fee: recommended treatment for helping to manage most significantly to the development of chronic $89.50. Reg. by: October 20, 2015. Contact Hours: those chronic conditions. Learn some of the diseases. If you can convince ordinary people 8. relaxing techniques used in Yoga. Fee: $45.00. of the dangers of these three lifestyle choices, Reg. by: October 2, 2015. Contact Hours: 4. you can improve the quality of life in an entire October 27, 2015, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Salina, KS community. A community-wide effort to transform Hospice Care: A special kind of hope! Spon: the environments and places that daily touch the Cloud County Community College, 2221 Campus lives of people will create a culture of “healthy Drive, PO Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. living.” This workshop will discuss ways to create Contact: JoDee Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of a culture of “healthy living.” Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: Allied Health, 785-243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 October 12, 2015. Contact Hours: 8. ext. 372 or ext. 375. Fac: Amy Burr, RN, BSN Director Meadowlark Hospice. Aud: RN, LPN. October 17, 2015, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Salina, KS Hospice care is more than caring for a patient The Impact of Methamphetamine Abuse: in their last moments of life. Hospice is a service The Abuser and Their Families. Spon: Cloud that provides care for the patient and their loved County Community College, 2221 Campus Drive, ones as they make this transition. Hospice can PO Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: help ease the burden on families in their final JoDee Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of Allied Health, days, but when initiated early enough hospice can 785-243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext. also help the patient and family prepare for the 375. Fac: Beth Whisler, MA. Aud: RN, LPN. road ahead. Hospice is about living and making Methamphetamine abuse is unfortunate and a moments last when faced with a terminal illness. common phenomenon in our society. Attending This workshop will answer your questions about the workshop will enable the participant to hospice care and how to access hospice. Fee: understand the impact on the abuser and on his/ $89.50. Reg. by: October 23, 2015. Contact Hours: her family. Treatment options will be discussed 8. and a review of new research will be presented. Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: October 14, 2015. Contact November 5, 2015, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Salina, KS Hours: 8. Weight Loss...Naturally! Spon: Cloud County Community College, 2221 Campus Drive, PO Box October 20, 2015, 1:00 am-5:00 pm, Salina, KS 1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: JoDee If You Don’t Understand Me, How Can Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of Allied Health, 785- You Reach Me - Health Care Promotion 243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext. 375. for the College Student! Spon: Cloud County Fac: Jan Dyer, LPN, MS Natural Health. Aud: Community College, 2221 Campus Drive, PO Box RN, LPN. We don’t want to encourage LOOSING 1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: JoDee weight because what do you do when you lose Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of Allied Health, 785- something? That’s right...you find it again. The 243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext. 375. goal of natural weight maintenance is achieving Fac: Jennifer Kirkwood-Marsell, MSN, APRN, one’s own ideal weight, not as indicated on the FNP-C. Aud: RN, LPN. Students away from standardized chart. It is important to remember home for the first time and attending college that weight management is a “recipe” for each individual and not a “box mix” for all. There are many dietary supplements on the market today that are nothing but hype. Learn about nutritional supplements that actually facilitate permanent weight loss. Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: November 2, 2015. Contact Hours: 8.

Nurse Practitioner Salina, KS

We are a patient-centered medical home and family medicine residency program providing medical, dental, behavioral health care and pharmacy services. We are in search of a Nurse Practitioner to join our team!

For complete job description and to apply online, please visit http://recruiter.salinahealth.org October, November, December 2015 Kansas Nursing Newsletter • Page 13

Continuing Nursing Education Offerings

November 12, 2015, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Salina, KS December 3, 2015, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Salina, KS to prompt intervention. Participants will learn Dying: The Last Adventure of Life. Spon: Cloud More than just wet to dry - Wound, Ostomy, how to quickly identify patients with stroke County Community College, 2221 Campus Drive, Foot and Nail Care 2015. Spon: Cloud County symptoms and what emergent steps need PO Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: Community College, 2221 Campus Drive, PO Box to be taken, based on available community JoDee Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of Allied Health, 1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: JoDee resources. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment 785-243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext. Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of Allied Health, 785- will impact survival and enhance quality of 375. Fac: Mary Savoie, CSJ, MSNE, EdD, Margaret 243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext. 375. life. Various stroke assessment tools will be Nacke CSJ, MA, EdD. Aud: RN, LPN. No matter Fac: Dawn Julian, DNP, APRN, CWON, CFCN, discussed. Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: October 19, 2015. what our religious or spiritual backgrounds, we CWS. Aud: RN, LPN. This class will explore the Contact Hours: 8. must all face our death one day. This class will new and improved changes in all types of wound provide nurses and other health care professionals care treatment and the many types of devices used October 30, 2015, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Abilene, KS an opportunity to examine aspects of death & dying for treatment with demonstrations of the use of the Recognizing and Treating Dementia in in order to be more effective in assisting the dying devices. You will observe demonstrations and have the Elderly. Spon: Cloud County Community and their families. Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: November hands on practice for treatment and documentation College, 2221 Campus Drive, PO Box 1002, 9, 2015. Contact Hours: 8. for all types of wounds, ostomies, and foot and nail Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: JoDee care. Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: November 30, 2015. Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of Allied Health, 785- November 17, 2015, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Salina, KS Contact Hours: 8. 243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext. 375. Understanding the 12 Lead EKG! Spon: Cloud Fac: Juanita Borell, RN, BSN. Aud: RN, LPN. County Community College, 2221 Campus Drive, Understanding dementia and its many faces is PO Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: integral to providing quality care for the elderly JoDee Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of Allied Health, confused patient. This class will focus on the 785-243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext. symptoms that can help determine an acute 375. Fac: Emilie Hagen, ARNP-CNS, CDE, CCM. Aud: RN, LPN. The primary goal of this course Region 9 continued on page 14 is to provide the health care professional with the information which will assist in the development of electrocardiographic interpretive skills. Upon completion of this course the participant will be able Bureau of Family Health to identify and interpret the normal vs. abnormal Public Health Nurse III - 12 lead EKG. Topics to be covered will include the steps of 12 lead EKG interpretations, recognition Req #177159 of the normal 12 lead patterns, recognition of Seeking Family Planning Clinical Consultant in Topeka. infraction patterns, axis deviation, etc. Clinical RN license and 4 years of experience required. application of the interpretative skills will be REGION 9 discussed. Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: November 13, 2015. For complete job description and application instructions visit: Contact Hours: 8. www.jobs.ks.gov October 22, 2015, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Manhattan, KDHE - Office of Personnel Services, Attn: Recruiter KS 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 580, Topeka, KS 66612 November 20, 2015, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Salina, KS Early Diagnosis & Treatment Protocol for Phone: 785-296-1539 Fax: 785-296-6320 Email: [email protected] Trauma Nursing in the 21st Century. Spon: Acute Ischemic Stroke. Spon: Cloud County The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer Cloud County Community College, 2221 Campus Community College, 2221 Campus Drive, PO Drive, PO Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: Contact: JoDee Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of Allied JoDee Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of Allied Health, 785-243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or Health, 785-243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. ext. 375. Fac: Darlene Whitlock RN, APRN, ACNP, 372 or ext. 375. Fac: Wendy Dusenbury, DNP, MSN. Aud: RN, LPN. Care of the critically injured APRN-BC, ANVP-BC, Rhonda Young, MSN, patient is constantly changing as evidence based APRN-C, ANVP-BC. Aud: RN, LPN. This practice regarding treatment is evolving. This workshop will identify patients at risk and steps course will cover not only initial evaluation of the the clinician may take to promote primary trauma patient but also new treatment methods prevention. Early identification of stroke is key and interventions. Related topics of traumatic brain injuries, special populations and ethical dilemmas in assaultive events will also be discussed. Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: November 17, 2015. Contact Hours: 8.

Now recruiting for Full time Registered Nurse - 12 hour shifts • ICU experience preferred • Competitive rates and benefits The Pharmacology Update, held in Kansas City, MO, is designed to provide advanced practice 929 North Saint Francis nurses serving in primary care roles with the lat- 6th Floor Let hope thrive est, clinically-relevant pharmacology info. Wichita, KS 67214 Apply at: www.selectmedical.com Email: [email protected]

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Region 9 continued from page 13 Young, RN, MSN. Aud: RN, LPN. This course will be taught following the Association of Women’s episode of dementia, treatment options that Health Obstetrical, Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) may be applicable to resolve this versus chronic curriculum. The attendees will receive basic fetal dementia’s, their etiologies, and treatment options monitoring and discuss in detail intermediate to provide best quality of life for the patient and fetal monitoring guidelines and practicum family. Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: October 27, 2015. education. Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: November 2, 2015. Contact Hours: 8. Contact Hours: 8.

November 4, 2015, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Manhattan, KS December 1, 2015, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Clay Center, KS Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, An In-depth Living the Abundant Life: The Biblical Review Spon: Cloud County Community College, Principles of Health & Vitality. Spon: Cloud 2221 Campus Drive, PO Box 1002, Concordia, County Community College, 2221 Campus Drive, KS 66901-1002. Contact: JoDee Aldridge Ball, PO Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: Coordinator of Allied Health, 785-243-1435 or JoDee Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of Allied Health, STATEWIDE 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext. 375. Fac: Crystal 785-243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext. 375. Fac: Jan Dyer, LPN, MS, Natural Health. Aud: RN, LPN. The bible provides a complete set December 5, 2015, 8:00 am-3:00 p.m., Wichita, KS of guidelines for living an abundant life. Come Spanish Today for Medical Professionals. join us on a journey through God’s manual for Spon: Zinta Inspired Language/Spanish human beings. Discover the foods eaten by the Horizons, 1855 S. Rock Road, Suite 129, Hebrew people and how this diet helped stop Wichita, KS 67207. Contact: Kerry Smith, diseases and extend life. Take a closer look at 316-932-2361. Aud: RN, LPN, LMHT. Now hiring RNs and CNAs their sanitation practices that can halt the spread Employees who work in the medical field Full-time and PRN of dreaded diseases. Learn about Temple practices gain the ability to quickly use targeted and Excellent benefits, family-oriented atmosphere, that are immune enhancing as well as spiritually practical occupational Spanish phrases and basic Spanish knowledge with interpersonal growing hospital, dedicated administration renewing. We will also examine the role of the and cross-cultural training in this fun and To apply, email [email protected] or go online. priest as spiritual leader, healer, and teacher. Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: November 27, 2015. Contact interactive 6 hour seminar. Fee: $145.00. Hours: 8. Reg. by: NLT 72 hrs before seminar w/o late www.ellinwooddistricthospital.org fee. Contact Hours: 6.8.

HIRING NURSES! Do you have the desire to make a difference in the Life of a Child? Surgery Supervisor 3 years experience in surgery & central sterile Heartland Behavioral Health Services is processing looking for individuals who want to Change Lives! Graduate of an accredited school of nursing We are currently hiring for the following positions: Apply Current Kansas RN License Certified in CPR, ACLS, & NRP • Registered Nurses • Licensed Practical Nurses Today! • FT Night Shift (generous shift differential) RNs-Full-time Day & • PRN (can make up to $35/hr) Heartland Behavioral Health Services is a leader in the mental health community, Night Shifts providing short term mental health hospitalization for children and adolescents, as well as Graduate of an accredited school of nursing longer term specialized residential treatment. Benefit package available to full-time staff: Current Kansas RN License PTO (up to 168 hrs), Extended Sick Leave, Wellness Program, Employee Discounts, 401K, Current CPR Certification Health, Dental and Vision Insurance. Obtain ACLS certification within 6 months of hire We are seeking candidates with leadership experience to be “Charge” nurses & individuals to work as primary Apply online at www.heartlandbehavioral.com (careers) care nurses. Heartland Behavioral Services, Nevada, MO 64772 1.800.654.9605

Join our Team! Apply online at sluhospital.com Immediate Openings Registered Nurses OR, Cardiac Step Down, Geriatric, Med/Surg, ICU and RN First Assist October, November, December 2015 Kansas Nursing Newsletter • Page 15

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October 16, 2015, 7:40 am-3:30 p.m., Wichita, KS your time effectively and wisely. Fee: $40.00. Contact Education, Inc., PO Box 8528, Prairie Village, KS 26th Annual Maternal Child Nursing Hours: 3.6. 66208. Contact: Ruthanne Schroeder at www. Symposium. Spon: Wesley Medical Center, healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627, fax 866-381-0345. 550 North Hillside, Wichita, KS 67214. Contact: The Truth About Antacids. Spon: Professional Fac: Jody Gyulay, PhD. Aud: All levels of nursing. Linda Long, 316-962-3080. Fac: Scott DeBoer, Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box 8528, Prairie You will see the dying process as a complex journey RN, MSN, CEN, CPEN, CCRN, CFRN, EMT-P; Village, KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne Schroeder at for both the patient and the family, you will learn Benjamin Anderson, MBA. Aud: RN & LPN. www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627, fax 866-381- ways to allay their fears and confusion, and bring Newborn and Pediatric Emergencies, Research 0345. Fac: Lisa Everett, RPh., FACA, CCN. Aud: All calm to the dying patient and family. Fee: $70.00. on Spanking, OB Anesthesia, Wise Use of levels of nursing. Learn the truth about one of the Contact Hours: 7.5. Vaccinations, and A Moral Case of Mission- most common complaints, acid reflux or GERD, and Focused Medicine/HealthCare. Fee: $60 on or what is the correct course of action to get permanent The Holistic Art of Self-Health. Spon: before Oct. 2; $70 after Oct 2, $80 walk in. Reg. relief. Fee: $15.00. Contact Hours: 1.0. Professional Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box by: N/A. Contact Hours: 7.5 nursing. 8528, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne Assertiveness: New Perspectives. Spon: Schroeder at www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341- Professional Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box 5627, fax 866-381-0345. Fac: Carol LaRue, OTR/L. 8528, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne Aud: All levels of nursing. This unique course will Schroeder at www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341- help you expand personally and professionally, you 5627, fax 866-381-0345. Fac: Judy Zinn, ACSW. will increase your knowledge and awareness of the Aud: All levels of nursing. This course will provide imbalances of illness and disease while learning strategies needed to assertively manage challenging practical applications and activities to nurture the communication issues with patients, physicians and seven dimensions of well being and recognize the other members of the health care treatment team. connection between mind, body and spirit. This Fee: $40.00. Contact Hours: 3.3. course available on-line or by text book. Fee: $65.00. Contact Hours: 6.0. Patient Compliance: A New Look. Spon: Professional Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box Superachievers and Coping Strategies. Spon: 8528, Prairie Village, KS 66208. 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