THE BULLETIN Volume 44 • Number 4 Brought to you by the Indiana Nurses Foundation (INF) and the Indiana State Nurses Association (ISNA) whose dues paying members make it possible to advocate for nurses and nursing at the state and federal level. August, September, October 2018 Quarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 107,000 RNs licensed in Indiana. MESSAGE from the PRESIDENT INSIDE Advocacy Update Advocacy for Our Patients, Our Community, Page 3 Our Nation-ANA Capitol Hill Day and CEO Note Membership Assembly 2018 Page 3 Jennifer L. Embree DNP, RN, NE-BC, CCNS “Health Policy class and attending the Academy Health Policy Conference provided a foundation for me Policy Primer As I reflect back on this about the importance of health policy. Sitting in the past week at the ANA Capitol legislative offices, connecting the topical concerns Page 4 Hill Day and the 2018 from ANA to the care provided for people using opioids Membership Assembly, I and victims of gun violence in our perio-operative area 2018 Convention Information think about the people who made health policy a reality for me” (Rachel Culpepper were there in Washington MSN, RN, CCRN). Abstracts & Poster Presentations DC with us, as well as the As faculty members and nurse leaders, the Page 6 people at the bedside, ISNA past president and I were thrilled that all doing the work of nursing. three students were able to share their stories that The expectation when we connected to the topical concerns of ANA. “Sharing Resolutions advocate for others on Capitol real-life scenarios of staffing and leadership decision- Hill is to be representative of making exemplified the importance of safe staffing Page 10 the constituents (patients, for patients and nurses to the legislative assistants” nurses and community members) that are unable to be (Katie Swafford, MSN, CNS, CCRN). As advanced there with us. practice nurses, Katie and I were able to articulate Independent Study We had four topics to share with our legislators-1) the importance of increasing access to care through Confused About Dementias the Opioid Crisis and enhancing the delivery of Medication Assisted Therapy for those experiencing Medication Assisted Therapy by Advanced Practice addiction. Having Betsy Vance, BSN, RN, a Chief Page 11 Nurses-Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Information Officer with us afforded her the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, and Nurse opportunity to share her informatics expertise and Midwives; 2) Safe staffing for patients and nurses; 3) speak to the importance of the electronic health record Title VIII Funding for nurses and nurse faculty and; and documentation in relation to patient and nurse management for one of the ANA presidential 4) Funding gun violence research for the Centers for safety. Having the legislative assistants ask all of us candidates-Dr. Ernest Grant. A Nurse Practitioner and Disease Control. Our messages were heard and we will questions told us our message was heard and sparked the Burn Outreach Coordinator of an International continue to advocate for the needs of all of us. additional questions for further information. Burn Prevention Program in North Carolina, Dr. Grant To increase the number of nurse leaders who Another critical issue was the separation of our is one of the 50 great African American Leaders in advocate for nursing and to provide for ISNA immigrant families. While drafting language and Healthcare to Know for 2018. We witnessed history succession planning, I take ISNA Members who are speaking out for those who could not speak up or were being made as Dr. Ernest Grant was elected as the also Masters Leadership or Doctorate of Nursing not being heard, the angst and concern was thick in first male President of the ANA. This was a very Practice students with me to ANA’s Membership the air at the ANA Membership Assembly. We were emotional moment for so many in attendance at the Assembly and Capitol Hill Day. To attend ANA able to hear the positive turnaround from previous Membership Assembly. Assembly with me, students must have foundational executive orders at ANA Membership Assembly, but Advocacy is also about giving of yourself to those preparation in Health Policy and several students have continued to fervently listen and watch for future in need. It is explaining things in a way that others been “Eagles” from Dr. Sharron Crowder’s Health action to protect those separated. can understand; when those in need cannot speak for Policy Cadre. Taking three students this year was an Another facet of advocacy is advocating for each themselves. What should you be advocating about and expansion for them and for me. This year, I heard other. The students and I were able to see this who should you be advocating for? We all are impacted advocacy in action as our Executive Director, when our patients and community are suffering. If Gingy Harshey-Meade from a wheel chair you are not an ISNA and ANA member, join with us to Non-Profit Org. (with a broken ankle) provided campaign continue the work of advocacy for those less fortunate. U.S. Postage Paid Princeton, MN Permit No. 14 current resident or 2018 Convention Friday, September 28 Convention information on page 6 BRING THIS TO THE CONVENTION 2 The Bulletin August, September, October 2018 CERTIFICATION CORNER THE BULLETIN Sue Johnson amongst my staff and continue my own professional competence.” An official publication of the Indiana Nurses Foundation and Brianna Graham, MSN, the Indiana State Nurses Association, 2915 North High School RN-BC, ONC holds two How did you study/prepare for the exams? Road, Indianapolis, IN 46224-2969. Tel: 317/299-4575. Fax: certifications—Orthopedics “For the Ortho certification, I took a prep course 317/297-3525. E-mail: [email protected]. Web site: and Nursing Professional and highlighted the entire prep study book. I made www.indiananurses.org Development. Her certification flashcards, etc. journey has enabled her to For the NPD exam, I purchased three practice tests Materials may not be reproduced without written permission from serve as a role model for and passed them the first time through each time. I the Editor. Views stated may not necessarily represent those of the other nurses considering obtained the outline of the exam and studied the Indiana Nurses Foundation or the Indiana State Nurses Association. certification and she continues chapters that I felt least comfortable with (anything to to use her certification in her do with return on investment, cost effectiveness, cost ISNA Staff daily activities as a Clinical efficiency, etc.)” Gingy Harshey-Meade, MSN, RN, CAE, NEA-BC, CEO Supervisor in Nursing Blayne Miley, JD, Director of Policy and Advocacy Professional Development. Here’s her story. What advice do you have for others considering either Marla Holbrook, BS, Office Manager certification? How did you decide on Ortho and NPD certifications? “GO FOR IT! It is an amazing feeling of confidence ISNA Board of Directors “I was the manager of the orthopedic hospital at and expertise as well as being important for Jennifer Embree, President; Emily Sego, Vice President; Barbara the time and wanted to promote certification with my professional accountability and advancing nursing Kelly, Treasurer; Leah Scalf, Secretary; Directors: Audrey staff. I enjoyed being a resource for staff and wanted practice.” Hopper, Angela Mamat, Denise Monahan, Amy Pettit and Recent to continue my lifelong learning journey as well as Graduate Director, Lauren Wright be able to help them study for it themselves. Once I How have two certifications benefitted your practice? received mine, several of my staff formed study groups “I am able to showcase my expertise and lead ISNA Mission Statement and quickly achieved their certification as well. projects related to my certifications. I have spoken ISNA works through its members to promote and influence Now I work in Nursing Professional Development at national conferences and contributed effectively quality nursing and health care. and it is my passion. Again, I wanted to promote this to my teams as well as teaching others the important ISNA accomplishes its mission through unity, advocacy, components of their practice.” professionalism, and leadership. How has certification benefitted you personally and ISNA is a multi-purpose professional association serving ONLINE convenience, professionally? registered nurses since 1903. “I just really enjoy learning. It feels good to QUALITY education ISNA is a constituent member of the American Nurses accomplish challenging tasks and improve my skill Association. set as well as contribute to my organization and my practice.” Address Change Why would you recommend these certifications to The INF Bulletin obtains its mailing list from the Indiana Board of Nursing. Send your address changes to the Indiana Board of Nursing other RNs? at Professional Licensing Agency, 402 W. Washington Street, Rm “I recommend ANY certification to another nurse. We Offer Accredited Continuing W072, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or call 317-234-2043. We need to optimize our patient outcomes and Education Programs including: remember the HONOR it is to be in this profession. It is Bulletin Copy Deadline Dates • Anticoagulation* • Health Promotion and a calling, not a job. We need to ensure that we advance All ISNA members are encouraged to submit material for • Case Management Worksite Wellness our practice and continue to grow professionally.” publication that is of interest to nurses. The material will be • Lipid* • Heart Failure* reviewed and may be edited for publication. 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