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Georgia Nursing November, December 2013, January 2014 President’S Message Continued from Page 1 Follow the Care and Will Bring Changes “Nurses shaping the future of professional nursing and advocating for quality health care.” The official publication of the Georgia Nurses Association (GNA) Brought to you by the Georgia Nurses Association (GNA), whose dues-paying members make it possible to advocate for nurses and nursing at the state and federal level. Volume 73 • No. 4 November, December 2013, January 2014 Quarterly circulation approximately 108,000 to all RNs and Student Nurses in Georgia. Legislative Update: Continued Competency PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Requirements become effective in 2016 Since the 2013 session of the Georgia General meet the new state requirements (namely employer Be Part of the Georgia Assembly ended, GNA has fielded many inquiries verification or certification by national certifying from nurses and employers seeking information bodies), not just classroom/online CE credits. Nurses Team regarding the passage of House Bill 315, which Here are the five ways licensees can meet the enacted both continuing competency requirements requirements of the new law: By Rebecca M. Wheeler, RN, MA, PhD and mandatory reporting in the state of Georgia. • Completion of 30 continuing education hours Governor Nathan Deal signed HB 315 into law in May, by a Board-approved provider It is with eagerness and and it took effect July 1, 2013. • Maintenance of certification or recertification excitement that I assume HB 315 was sponsored by Rep. Sharon Cooper by a national certifying body the position of President of (R-Marietta) who sought GNA’s input during the • Completion of an accredited academic program GNA. We are approaching legislative process about best practices and to of study in nursing or a related field, as a critical juncture, not ensure the new law’s requirements would give recognized by the Board just in nursing, but in multiple options for an RN to demonstrate continued • Verification of competency by a health care health care overall, as the competency. The continuing competency requirements facility, physician’s office that is part of a health implementation of many set forth by HB 315 will begin with license renewal system, or other licensed entity (under Chapter important aspects of the in January 2016 and each year after that. Applicants 31 of GA Code) and at least 500 hours practiced Affordable Care Act take for initial RN licensure will not be required to prove as evidenced by employer certification on a effect in 2014. No matter competency. form approved by the Board what anyone personally Rebecca M. Wheeler There are five ways RN licensees applying for • Other activities as prescribed and approved by believes about the Act, it renewal can meet the requirements of the new law. the Board that show competency in the nursing is undeniable that it has spurred real conversations The answer is not as simple as “30 hours every two field. about our health care system and how we provide years,” because GNA advocacy efforts in 2012 and President’s Message continued on page 2 2013 successfully resulted in a continuing competency This summer, the GBON assembled a task force law that offers a variety of avenues for nurses to to lay the necessary groundwork for implementation of the new continuing competency requirements as required by Georgia law. GNA member Kim Sharkey CEO CORNER Legislative Update continued on page 11 Grow, Inspire, Lead, Succeed By Deborah Hackman, CAE This year’s event featured the theme Grow, Inspire, Lead, Succeed, which we knew was a My thoughts related theme that the professional nurse can relate to on to the value of face- many levels. With the health care environment in to-face meetings were a state of constant change, nurses are accepting Want to join GNA for again validated during new challenges and taking the lead, and that was GNA’s 2013 Professional a major focus of this year’s Conference. The new only $17 a month? Development Conference event format, which was updated in 2011, continues and Membership Assembly to attract increased attendance when compared to in Augusta. The warm previous formats. I have no doubt that the attendees Become a STATE- hugs between colleagues, this year left feeling enormously enriched (growth). the interactions between The information, differing viewpoints and the ONLY member today! CE presenters and their personalities demonstrated with the Halloween audience, the buzz in the Deborah Hackman costumes and during Karaoke were a real treat for hallways, and the sharing me – and for that I am personally thankful to all who See page 15 for the of community over meals are simply not available participated. with high tech online or teleconference gatherings. The new economy continues to present a need to details. For me, the Conference was like a professional family prioritize resources on a personal and professional Thanksgiving celebration. We are thankful for our members indeed. You continue to inspire me. CEO Corner continued on page 4 Presort Standard US Postage PAID INDEX Permit #14 Princeton, MN Names, Faces, Places .................. 3 History .............................. 10 55371 current resident or Get Your GNF License Plate ............. 4 Legislative/Public Policy ................ 11 Nursing Practice ...................... 5-8 Finance Matters ...................... 12 2013 GNA Conference ................... 9 Membership ....................... 12-15 Visit us online at www.georgianurses.org Page 2 • Georgia Nursing November, December 2013, January 2014 President’s Message continued from page 1 Follow the care and will bring changes. Of course, since nurses GEORGIA NURSING are the largest part of the health care workforce, we Volume 73, Number 4 are a lynchpin in the implementation of any health Georgia Nurses Editor: Debbie Hackman, CAE care reform efforts. However, this does not mean we Managing Editor: Jeremy Arieh Association are automatically a lynchpin in the discussions about what needs to happen – but we must be. on Facebook today! At Press Time Nursing has an exceptional opportunity to take a GNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS leadership role in the future of health care provision, Officers: but we have to have leaders there to assume this Sheila Warren, President Just go to responsibility. The image that comes to my mind, Rebecca Wheeler, President-Elect although overly simplistic, is that occasion when Wanda Jones, Secretary www.facebook.com/ganurses you are waiting in a long check-out line in a store Jill Williams, Treasurer and suddenly someone opens up a new register near Directors and “LIKE” our page. you. Were you aware enough to jump into the new Aimee Manion, Leadership Development line and get ahead? Or did you realize too late to Melanie Cassity, Membership Development improve your position, so just remained where you Judy Malachowski, Legislation/Public Policy were? Both those scenarios have probably happened Carol Dean Baker, Nursing Practice Vacant, Staff Nurse Director to all of us, but in the new check-out lines that will Vacant, Workforce Advocacy come with changes to the provision of health care, GNA must be aware and ready to jump into the line Regional Coordinators: that will improve the future for our nurses and our Central: Gwendolyn Johnson East Central: Melanie Cassity patients. North: Cindy Balkstra The awareness and ability to jump requires North Central: Debbie Davis teamwork. We cannot do it without the help of all of Southeast: Kathleen Koon our members, who support GNA with their expertise, Southwest: Kimberly Gordon Join GNA Today! leadership and dues. Membership is key because ADMINISTRATION we need to work together to ensure we are aware Debbie Hackman, CAE, Chief Executive Officer and have a plan, so we can make the jump when the Donna Heavener, CAE, Vice President of Operations opportunity arises. No one person can possibly do it Jeremy Arieh, Director of Marketing & Communications For info, visit alone – it is a team effort! Courtney Stancil, Governance & Membership Manager The 2013-2015 GNA Board of Directors is a Shanquilla Haugabrook, Program Coordinator www.georgianurses.org passionate, knowledgeable and skillful group ready Stephanie Scott, Scheduling Coordinator to work with the membership to help improve Marcia Noble, CE Consultant Wendi Clifton, Staff Lobbyist nursing and patient care in Georgia. We want to Cindy Shepherd, Staff Lobbyist know your concerns for the future and where you think GNA should be involved, so that nursing’s For advertising rates and information, please contact Arthur voice is heard. 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