NewsThe Official Publication and of the Maryland Journal Nurses Association A Constituent Member Association of the American Nurses Association, Representing Maryland’s Professional Nurses Since 1904. Issue 3 • May, June, July, 2012 • Circulation 79,000 to all Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Student Nurses in Maryland • Volume 13 President’s Message Nursing in the Limelight in by Neysa Ernst professional opportunities and keep me on target when we together feel that I am going off course. 2012 Legislative In an exit interview, an My Northern Stars allow me to attach my star, and employee once said she was encourage me to ‘pay it forward’ by mentoring Session leaving our organization others. because her mentor told her to Attach your star to our galaxy of nursing by Robyn S. Elliott, MNA Lobbyist always look for “someone you professionals at MNA. Spring 2012 will present want to attach your star to.” many new professional opportunities for graduate Nursing issues were At that time and within that and experienced nurses. MNA connects nurses at all front and center in the 2012 organization, she couldn’t seem levels with others in their field. Experienced MNA legislative session of the to find anyone in leadership to members mentor new graduates. MNA members Maryland General Assembly. hang a star on. share stories and techniques, offering advice and Neysa Ernst The Maryland Nurses Her comment left me with understanding. Association (MNA) worked a powerful visual. I pictured Star light, star bright… commit to be the star hard to ensure legislators and myself walking around the organization with a big another nurse might need tonight. policy makers listened to nurses tin foil star pondering who I would place it on. I Neysa Ernst on issues of workplace safety, began to realize that our organization, once a galaxy nursing education, health Robyn Elliott of talented individuals, was slowly dissolving into a disparities, and health care black hole in space. As a group, we engaged in far too reform. According to Dr. Rebecca Ferguson, Co- much star-gazing and not enough trail blazing. Abdellah to be Chair of the MNA Legislative Committee, “MNA Look around your organization. Is it a jumble of is one of the go-to organizations in Annapolis. shooting stars, bright but blazing out of your unit or Inducted in ANA Legislators look to us for guidance on issues that department faster than the speed of light? Or is it a impact nurses and our patients.” galaxy of nursing professionals whose combined Hall of Fame Dr. Patrica Travis, Past President of MNA and talents form intricate constellations of brilliant a representative on MNA’s Legislative Committee, professional practice and personal growth. Are there commented that, “MNA is particularly pleased Rear Admiral Faye nurses within your organization who always seem to to have played a role in bringing together nursing Glenn Abdellah EdD, be bright, consistent, and shining steadily; Northern organizations, nursing programs, and individual RN, FAAN was selected Stars always willing to guide colleagues on the nurses to make a real difference in the laws and by the American Nurses journey to nursing excellence. policies that impact the nursing profession.” Association (ANA) Board Finding the right Northern Star (aka Nursing MNA worked collaboratively with other nursing of Directors for induction Mentor) is not an easy task. A nursing leadership organizations, nursing programs, and advocacy into its Hall of Fame. mentor once told me that a mentor is one of the organizations to advance common goals and This award was created people in your life who possess the vision to see you priorities. The following are the highlights of the to recognize the lifelong where you can’t always see yourself and makes the legislative session. commitment to help get you there. I have learned to commitment of individual Faye Glenn nurses to the field of seek Northern Stars who are a reflection of the good Abdellah Protecting Nursing Education nursing and their impact within an organization, not just a mirror image of me. MNA continued to protect the quality of nursing on the health and /or social history of the United Through my involvement over the years with the education by defeating another attempt to lower States. Maryland Nurses Association [MNA], educational standards for nurses seeking licensure in The award ceremony will be during the ANA I have been fortunate to meet many Maryland. Senate Bill 839–College Affordability and Hourse of Delegares which will be held June 15- Northern Stars. These Northern Innovation Act of 2012 intended to create a pathway 16, 2012 at National Harbor, Maryland. Stars push me where they know for licensure of graduates from programs without I can achieve, and provide Congratulations to Dr. Abdellah! honest feedback when I need Nursing in the Limelight continued on page 12 it. They listen carefully about Presort Standard US Postage PAID Inside this Issue... Permit #14 Princeton, MN MNA Welcomes Susan Prentice .................. 2 Raising Elijah: A Book for Nurses and Parents ........ 6 current resident or 55371 District 8 Nurses Spend a Night in Annapolis: Members in the News Protection for Healthcare Professionals . 3 “Missy” Moore Named Black Nurse of the Year ...... 9 ANA/MNA News Maryland Nurses in Annapolis .................. 9 109th Annual MNA Convention Announced ........ 4 My Night in Annapolis . .11 Nursing Schools/Education Dean Allan to Retire. .11 Dr. Barbara Resnick Reappointed to Endowed District News ............................. 13 Gerontology Chair at the University of Maryland School Maryland Nurses Association Membership Application .. 14 of Nursing. 5 Page 2 • The Maryland Nurse News and Journal May, June, July 2012 PUBLICATION MISSION STATEMENT The Maryland Nurse Publication Schedule The Maryland Nurses Association promotes excellence in the nursing profession with a culture of Issue Material Due to MNA camaraderie, mentoring, diversity, and respect for colleagues. 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