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Adrian Guerrero to receive the 2014 “20 under 40” Award

The Jayhawk Area Council announced the 2014 Honorees for Topeka’s Top “20 Under 40” award. The annual “20 Under 40” program honors community members of the Topeka/Shawnee County who demonstrate leadership skills and community involvement on both a professional and personal level. The 20 honorees were determined from a list of more than 200 nominations submitted, then considered by a committee of Topeka leaders. Adrian Guerrero, Director of Operations for the Kansas State of Nursing is one of the 20 honorees.

Adrian began at the Board of Nursing in 2000. He excelled in the year long Certified Public Manager Program and was awarded the George C. Askew National Award.

He has served on numerous local, state and national committees including, but not limited to, the

statewide Information Technology Advisory Board, Human Resource Policy Team, Perceptive Software Influence ImageNow Customer Advisory Council, and Chair of the National Council of State Board of Nursing Nursys IT Committee. He has been asked numerous times to provide information and leadership for other departments within the Kansas government who need to establish procedures or adopt new systems. He has also been asked to present at various state and national conferences.

Adrian’s commitment is not just to his profession, but also to his wife and family. He has a family comes first philosophy. He has helped his two sons succeed in Boys Scouts activities, learning to drive, fishing, and support them in various school activities. Adrian is also an active member of the Seaman USD 345 Information Technology Advisory Committee and Seaman Band Boosters.

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center to Honor Hall of Fame Recipient

Judy Hiner, RNCoffeyville Regional Medical

Center announced the 2013 recipient of the CRMC Hall of Fame. The retired Chief Nursing Officer, Judy Hiner, RN, was inducted into the CRMC Hall of Fame at a reception on Saturday, October 18th, 2014.

The Hall of Fame recognizes a person in the community who has been or was an instrumental part of the hospital. Judy Hiner grew up in Wamego, KS, graduated from Stormont-Vail School of Nursing in Topeka, KS, married her high-school sweetheart, Larry, and moved to Coffeyville, in 1967, for her husband to attend Coffeyville Community College on a football scholarship. Judy began employment as a Staff RN at Coffeyville Memorial Hospital, Funk Manufacturing

(now John Deere) hired Larry, and they became permanent residents of Coffeyville. Judy worked in the Coronary Care and later became a House Supervisor. Before her daughters started school, she worked part time, but after resuming full-time status, she worked in various roles including House Supervisor, Patient Care Coordinator, Director of Education, and Chief Nursing Officer. Some of her accomplishments include development of patient, staff, and community education programs, staff and community

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N-STATBoard Meeting Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

CNE Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

June APRN Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unlicensed Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

False/Inaccurate Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

How to Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Nursing License Renewal Schedule . . . . . . . 7

Discipline Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

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wellness programs, Kansas State Board of Nursing approved provider of Continuing Education Programs for nurses, PRN pool for nursing staff, pay incentives for advanced education by nurses, and appointment to the Kansas State Board of Nursing which she continues to serve. Judy has served as President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Chairperson of numerous committees in her role as a Kansas State Board Member. While serving on the Kansas State Board of Nursing, she also served on several committees of the National Council State Boards of Nursing, and was recognized by NCSBN as the recipient of the 2007 award for excellence in Leadership. Judy retired from CRMC in 2004, and began working as the RN Consultant at Assisted Living at Windsor Place. She is a member of the Kansas Organization of Nurse Leaders. She was appointed to the CRMC Foundation Board of Directors in 2004, the CRMC Board of Trustees in 2008, and Board of Directors in 2011. She is the current Board Chairman. Judy is also involved in the community as the Coordinator for the Red Cross Coffeyville Community Blood Drives, a member of Chapter EZ, PEO, First United Methodist Church, and is Treasurer for the First United Methodist Women.

June 2014 Education Committee

The Education Committee met June 17, 2014 and was called to order by Jeanne Walsh, RN, MSN Chair at 8:35 a.m. in Room 509 of the Landon State Office Building. The minutes from March 25, 2014 were approved. The Education Specialist report was given by Carol Moreland, MSN, RN.

Barton Community College ADN Program had a re-approval site visit on February 25 – 27, 2014 It was moved to accept the site visit report with recommendations and to reapprove the program for a period consistent with ACEN accreditation with a progress report due 12/1/2014.

Flint Hills Technical College PN Program had a re-approval site visit on April 2 – 3, 2014. It was moved to accept the site visit report with recommendation and to reapprove the PN program for five years with a progress report on recommendations numbers 3 and 4 due by 12/1/14.

Manhattan Area Technical College PN Program had a site visit on April 16 – 17, 2014. It was moved to accept the site visit report with recommendations and to reapprove the PN program for five years with a progress report on recommendation number 3 by 12/1/14.

Manhattan Area Technical College ADN program had a site visit on April 16 – 17. 2014. It was moved to accept the site visit report with recommendation and for a period consistent with national accreditation with a progress report on recommendation number 3 by 12/1/14.

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Seven petitions for permission to test/retest were reviewed and action taken.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 am.

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Board MeetiNg Schedule

2014 Board Meeting • December9&10

2015 Board Meeting • March24&25 • June16&17 • September15&16 • December8&9

The enactment of House Bill 2516 adds nurse-midwives to the list of health care providers who are required to obtain professional liability insurance coverage and participate in the Kansas Health Care Stabilization Fund. This also means nurse-midwives will be eligible for insurance coverage via the Health Care Provider Insurance Availability Plan. Compliance with the Health Care Provider Insurance Availability Act is a condition of licensure for those health care providers defined under K.S.A. 40-3401. Beginning January 1, 2015 this will include nurse-midwives.

The Legislature made this new nurse-midwives requirement effective January 1, 2015 to allow a few months for you to make arrangements for your basic insurance coverage and Health Care Stabilization Fund participation. There are numerous guidance documents available at the HCSF website. You will be particularly interested in Bulletins 2014-2, 2014-3, and 2014-4. The website address is www.hcsf.org and to find the list of bulletins, select “News” above the sunflower banner. It is recommend that you begin your research by reading the “General Information Brochure” listed under Bulletin 2014-2. If you cannot find the information you need at the HCSF website, you can call 785-291-3777 and ask for a member of the Compliance Section staff.

The Kansas State Board of Nursing has received several calls from nurse-midwives who are currently not practicing but still maintain a current Kansas license that will not expire until after January 1, 2015. At the September 17, 2014 Kansas State Board of Nursing meeting, the Board voted to approve an affidavit “For the Intent of Not Rendering Professional APRN Nurse-Midwife Services” which the nurse-midwife may sign and send to the Board of Nursing. This affidavit states

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that the APRN nurse-midwife affirms that they will not provide professional services in the State of Kansas. The form must be signed, notarized and returned to the Board of Nursing before January 1, 2015. The form can be found at www.ksbn.org under forms. The Board of Nursing will share the information with the Health Care Stabilization Fund and you also need to contact the Health Care Stabilization Fund at 785-291-3777.

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June ARNP Committee

The June ARNP Committee was called to order June 17, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. in room 509 of the Landon State Office Building in Topeka by Brenda Moffitt, Chair. There were two additions to agenda: approval of Marquette University-Adult-Older Adult Acute Care NP, Winona State University-Adult-Gero CNS, and an endorsement application for review. The minutes from the March 25, 2014 meeting were approved.

The Committee approved 14 out of state advance practice programs. An endorsement application was reviewed and discussed. It was determined that the applicant did not meet the criteria for licensure.

Carol Moreland asked the Committee for clarification regarding the 10 year re-approval review of out of state programs. The Committee directed information to be brought to the committee when an applicant who graduated from a program needing 10 year re-approval seeks licensure.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:50 p.m.

June Finance Committee

The June Finance Committee was called to order June 18, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. in room 560 of the Landon State Office Building in Topeka by Bernard Becker, Chair. The minutes of the March 26, 2014 Finance Committee were approved as written.

The draft Fee Fund Policy was reviewed. It was consensus of the Finance Committee to incorporate this policy into the KSBN Articles and bring back to the September Finance Committee for review and then take to full Board for approval.

Mary Blubaugh reported that the agency was currently $126,000 under budget for FY 14 without the end of year purchases. In March the Board approved the agency to spend up to $25,000 for the upgrade and implementation of licensing software, the actual cost was $24,000. They also approved the agency to spend up to $35,000 to do all necessary work to implement an online application for all applicants; the actual cost was $48,580, which was $13,580 over the amount that was approved. All applications but the LMHT’s are included. It was consensus of the committee that approval of the additional $13,580 be taken to the Board.

A. Guerrero reported that he was notified the version of ImageNow software the agency uses was at end of life. The agency will upgrade and migrate the new version of ImageNow to the new virtual system so hardware will not need to be purchased. There are approximately 6.2 million images currently in the system. Migration is estimated to cost $4,000 to $8,000 and the agency is expecting to have it completed before the end of the year. The agency will use FY14 funds to complete the migration.

K.A.R 60-4-103 was reviewed to see if fees need to be raised. M. Blubaugh will research other state agencies and other state Boards of Nursing charges.

The meeting adjourned at 8:51 A.M.

June CNE Committee

The June CNE Committee was called to order June 17, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. in room 560 of the Landon State Office Building in Topeka by Judy Hiner, Chair. There was no addition to the agenda. The minutes from the March 25, 2014 meeting were approved as distributed.

Diane Glynn reported there were thirty two IOA’s denied since last meeting. Six were denied for timeliness, thirty one for missing documentation, three did not fit the definition of CNE, and two were repeat subjects from basic nursing programs.

The following long term provider applications were approved:

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The meeting was adjourned at 10:37 a.m.

Investigative Committee

The Investigative Committee met on Monday and Tuesday June 16 and 17. The Committee reviewed 194 cases. A new format for the newsletter postings was approved and will be implemented with the next newsletter. The review of the LMHT Act will be carried to the September meeting. Three statutes were reviewed as part of the 5 year legislative review process. Information was presented on the NCSBN Competency Study was passed until the September meeting so that pending information from NCSBN can be included. The new AG opinion on the BEMS committee process for case review was noted and further discussion was had at the Board meeting.

Practice CommitteeThe Practice Committee met on Tuesday June

17th. The final update of the School Delegation Table was approved for posting. The second meeting of the multidisciplinary committee reviewing the Joint Policy Statement on the Use of Controlled Substances has been scheduled. Brenda Moffitt and Diane Glynn will be attending on behalf of the agency. A review of Kansas Administrative Regulations 60-15-101 and 102 was performed and no changes were suggested. A task force to work on updating the IV Therapy Exam Question Pool and study the need for a live stick in the competency check off was requested by the committee and then authorized by the Board. The committee will be chaired by Rex Patty.

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Unlicensed PracticeThe following individuals were fined for

unlicensed practice for practicing for six (6) calendar months or more in Kansas without a license, or had a second or subsequent unlicensed practice.

Shannon Leach#13-74824-062Rose Hills, KS 67133

Peter Njogu#23-42078-102Wichita, KS 67208

Jennifer McNeal#23-32076-072Lenexa, KS 66219

Kayla Francis#13-113941-072Concordia, KS 66901

Bonnie Hancock#14-98298-062Hemet, CA 92544

Julia Tindall#14-107923-082Olathe, KS 66061

Edith Shuff#23-36891-032Derby, KS 67037

Clark Sheckells#14-88556-082Kansas City, MO 64155

Manuel Hernandez#13-108991-032Wichita, KS 67205

Alexis Gunn#13-119156-042Clay Center, KS 67432

Cheryl Spearman#13-111509-012Wichita, KS 67210

Marcelyn Gray#23-36646-052Wichita, KS 67226

Jamie Huss#13-116998-092Wichita, KS 67212

Angela Perry#23-32636-121Wichita, KS 67217

Jamie Miller#23-39984-101Salina, KS 67401

Sara Albers#23-31409-052Tribune, KS 67879

Tamela Lupton#13-117816-092Baldwin City, KS 66006

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Marsha Watson#23-23378-022Ozawkie, KS 66070

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Board Members E-Mail Addresses

Brenda Moffitt, CNS, APRN brenda.moffitt@ksbn.state.ks.usPresident01-20-09 – 06-30-15

Kimberly Hensley, LPN kimberly.hensley@ksbn.state.ks.usSecretary11-08-07 – 06-30-15

Judith Hiner, RN, BSN judith.hiner@ksbn.state.ks.us07-01-09 – 06-30-17

Bernard Becker bernard.becker@ksbn.state.ks.usPublic Member11-08-07 – 06-30-15

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ADMINISTRATION 785-296-5752Mary Blubaugh, MSN, RN mary.blubaugh@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-5752Executive Administrator

Inge Reed inge.reed@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-5752Administrative Specialist

Karen Smith karen.smith@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-3375Senior Administrative Assistant

Adrian Guerrero adrian.guerrero@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-5935Director of Operations

EDUCATION 785-296-3782Carol Moreland, MSN, RN carol.moreland@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-5036Education SpecialistBasic Education

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Jill Simons jill.simons@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-3782Senior Administrative AssistantContinuing Education

LEgAL DIvISION Discipline 785-296-4325Michael Fitzgibbons, JD michael.fitzgibbons@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325Special Assistant Attorney General

Alma Heckler alma.heckler@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325Assistant Attorney General

Tricia Waters tricia.waters@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325Senior Administrative Assistant

Barbara BiggerAdministrative Assistant barbara.bigger@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325

INvESTIgATION 785-296-8401Diane Glynn, JD, RN diane.glynn@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-8401Practice Specialist

Betty Stewart, RN betty.stewart@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325RN Investigator III

Kathleen Chalkley, LPN kathleen.chalkley@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325Special Investigator II

Karen Peschka, RN karen.peschka@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325RN Investigator III

Roxanna Uhlig, RN roxanna.uhlig@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325RN Investigator III

Lauren Wolf, RN lauren.wolf@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325RN Investigator III

Patricia Byers patricia.byers@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-8401Administrative Specialist

Debra Quintanilla, RN debra.quintanilla@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325RN Investigator III

Miriah Kidwell miriah.kidwell@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325RN Investigator III

LICENSINg Sheila Rice sheila.rice@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-6573Licensing Supervisor

Judy Nichols judy.nichols@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-2926Reinstatement

Nickie Stallons nickie.stallons@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-2967Exams, Foreign Students

Karen McGill karen.mcgill@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-2453Renewals&StateVerifications

Rae Ann Byrd raeann.byrd@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-2240Endorsements, Advance Practice

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.

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January, February, March 2015 Kansas Nursing Newsletter • Page 7

Nursing LicenseRenewal Schedule

If your license expires on: (Please refer to the Check Status of Expiration to verify your expirations date.)

You should receive your renewal notice postcard by:

Your properly completed renewal application should be in the Board office by:

December 31, 2014 October 15, 2014 November 15, 2014

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Controlled Substance Verification Form K.S.A. 65-1130 (d)

An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Midwife or Nurse Practitioner licensed in Kansas may prescribe drugs following a written protocol as authorized by a responsible physician. This is a separate requirement from the collaborative agreement. Each written protocol shall contain a precise and detailed medical plan of care for each classification of disease or injury for which the APRN is authorized to prescribe and shall specify all drugs which may be prescribed by the APRN. Any written prescription order shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the responsible physician. The APRN may not dispense drugs, but may request, receive and sign for professional samples and may distribute professional samples to patients following a written protocol as authorized by a responsible physician. In order to prescribe controlled substances, the APRN must:

1) Register with the federal drug enforcement administration; and2) Notify the board of the name and address of the responsible physician

or physicians. In no case shall the scope of authority of the APRN exceed the normal and customary practice of the responsible physician.

A Controlled Substance Verification Form (CSVF) is the form used to notify the Board and must be on file with the Kansas State Board of Nursing before the federal drug administration will issue a DEA number to the APRN. The CSVF must be filed with the Board of Nursing initially before obtaining a DEA number and also when there are any changes in the responsible physician or drug prescription authorization of the APRN. It is not necessary to send a copy of the written protocol between the responsible physician and APRN to the Board of Nursing. The CSVF is available on our website under the “Forms” link. A CSVF is not necessary for an APRN in the role of Registered Nurse Anesthetist while functioning as a registered nurse anesthetist as per K.S.A 65-1158.

For more information about the written protocol requirements and prescription orders, please refer to K.S.A 65-1130 (d) and K.A.R 60-11-104a of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act available on our website (www.ksbn.org).

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DISCIPLINE CASESCORRECTION – Connie Kautz was incorrectly listed as violating the KNPA by reason of providing false/inaccurate information in Volume 27, Number 4 (October, November, December, 2014) newsletter. This was incorrect and she did not provide false or inaccurate information.

violation: 1 – Fraud or DeceitMildred ArredondoBlackwell, OK 74631License #23-19478-112Case #14-1206-0Summary OrderReinstatement Denied 10/7/14

Nichole HerrmanHays, KS 67601License #23-36137-061Case #13-1036-3Proposed Default OrderLicense Revoked 8/11/14

Melanie PurvisJennings, FL 32053ApplicantCase #14-1056-0Summary OrderLicense Denied 8/4/14

Connie SnowFort Scott, KS 66701License #13-41308-082Case #12-1998-6Summary OrderLicense Revoked 9/19/14

violation: 2 – FelonyKimberly DenglerLeawood, KS 66211ApplicantCase #14-142-0Summary OrderLicense Denied 8/8/14

violation: 3 – grossDouglas StarksLindsborg, KS 67456License #23-32092-072Case #10-835-4Proposed Default OrderLicense Revoked 9/10/14

Rex WatersOverland Park, KS 66213License #13-116795-051Case #14-273-7Summary Order License Suspended 7/25/14

violation: 5 – Pattern Practice or other behaviorYvonne WilliamsTopeka, KS 66605License #23-16845-011Case #13-1192-8Proposed Default OrderLicense Revoked 9/10/14

violation: 6 – DrugTeresea BerryWichita, KS 67216License #13-78166-011Case #12-2192-5Initial Agreed OrderLicense limited or restricted 8/29/14

Julie CallEmporia, KS 66801License #13-48789-102Case #12-1338-9Proposed Default OrderLicense Revoked 8/11/14

Amanda DohertyPittsburg, KS 66762License #13-87414-052Case #13-752-6Proposed Default Order License Revoked 6/2/14

Robin GarlickMarysville, KS 66508License #24-40091-021Case #13-1511-0Initial Agreed OrderLicense Limited or Restricted 8/29/14

Tiffany HartHavana, KS 67347License #24-34178-092Case #12-1962-6Summary OrderLicense Revoked 8/8/14

Christina MathosEdgerton, KS 66021License #13-100736-111Case #14-509-7Summary OrderLicense Suspended 7/25/14

Amy NicholKirwin, KS 67644License #13-83623-082Case #14-1120-3Summary OrderLicense Revoked 9/19/14

Summer WileyLees Summit, MO 64063License #14-92299-122Case #13-1137-7Initial Agreed Order to Surrender and Revoke License Revoked 7/24/14

violation: 7 – AlcoholSandra BlumerHolton, KS 66436License #24-24840-121Case #10-1363-9Initial OrderLicense Denied 9/3/14

Reginald DuncanKansas City, KS 66101License #23-23328-082Case #13-306-7Summary Order License Revoked 8/4/14

Diane TeneyckWichita, KS 67226License #13-45299-041Case #12-1932-5Summary OrderLicense Revoked 9/4/14

Linda WaryColumbus, KS 66725License #14-98772-092Case #11-1768-6Summary Order License revoked 8/8/14

violation: 10 – Practice Beyond ScopeJosalyn MarskberryMulvane, KS 67110License #13-106937-012Case #13-1189-5Summary OrderLicense revoked 9/19/14

Mary OrrickOverland Park, KS 66213IMPOSTERCase #13-2001-7Cease and Desist Letter 7/21/14

violation: 11 – Practice without preparation or not maintaining competencyCaitlin SchulteShawnee, KS 66216License #13-105179-012Case #11-1481-0Initial Agreed Order License limited or restricted 8/11/14

violation: 12 – Failure to take appropriate action or follow policy and proceduresAlan BagbyOmaha, NE 68131License #13-62450-062Case #14-285-7Summary OrderLicense Revoked 7/15/14

Susan LeslieKansas City, KS 66103License #14-101137-121Case #13-1487-7Summary OrderLicense Revoked 10/1/14

violation: 15 – Inappropriate DelegationElizabeth BattenChanute, KS 66720License #14-84830-061Case #13-2147-6Cease and Desist Letter

Discipline Cases continued on page 9

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January, February, March 2015 Kansas Nursing Newsletter • Page 9

DISCIPLINE CASES

violation: 16 – violating Patient ConfidentialityMandie HawkinsEmporia, KS 66801License #14-99439-092Case #13-2196-9Summary OrderLicense revoked 7/25/14

violation: 17 – Failure to take appropriate action or fail to reportMichelle SaniWichita, KS 67206License #23-35977-122Case #14-988-5Summary OrderLicense Revoked 8/4/14

violation: 18 – Diversion drugs, supplies, propertyMisty CookTopeka, KS 66604License #14-90443-031Case #13-519-9Summary OrderLicense Revoked 9/5/14

Stephanie FernandezBel Aire, KS 67220License #13-83986-032Case #13-327-5Proposed Default OrderLicense Revoked 9/10/14

Rochelle FiesterLawrence, KS 66044License #13-84455-061Case #11-187-8Initial Agreed OrderLicense Limited or Restricted 8/11/14

Kimber ManningLenexa, KS 66215License #23-43405-061Case #13-1103-7Summary OrderLicense revoked 8/15/14

Heather SmithCimarron, KS 67835License #13-87627-022Case#13-1996-6Proposed Default OrderLicense Revoked 8/11/14

Kelly SweetlandWichita, KS 67216License #13-74034-031Case #09-1237-5Proposed Default OrderLicense Revoked 8/6/14

Rachel WrightColby, KS 67701License #13-67582-111Case #14-510-2Summary OrderLicense Revoked 9/25/14

violation: 20 – Action in another state/agency/territoryAshley FlorezRaytown, MO 64133License #14-105672-071Case #13-1303-0Initial Agreed Order to Surrender/RevokeLicense revoked 8/25/14

Bernardine GivensKansas City, MO 64127License #14-65783-082Case #13-1823-9Proposed Default OrderLicense Revoked 8/11/14

Lisa ShaferKansas City, KS 66106License #14-122489-041Case #13-2273-0Initial Agreed Order to Surrender/RevokeLicense Revoked 8/29/14

violation: 25 – Sexual ExploitationAron EarlCummings, KS 66016License #23-41620-012Case #14-250-9Summary Order License Suspended 7/25/14

violation: 30 – Misdemeanor general offenseLindsay AbbottKansas City, MO 64111License #13-112285-062Case #14-844-0Summary Order License Revoked 9/4/14

Tia SuitsNeodesha, KS 66757License #24-45844-062Case #14-192-0Initial Agreed OrderLicense limited or restricted 8/14/14

violation: 32 – CNE AuditMaurita FrancisKansas City, MO 64130License #24-39024-031Case #13-087-0Summary Order License revoked 9/24/14

Teresia Maina (Kamau)Nashville, TN 37221License #23-41957-052Case #14-1099-0Summary OrderLicense revoked 8/4/14

Janis PetrieBandon, OR 97411License #13-35053-052Case #14-902-5Summary Order License Revoked 8/15/14

Melissa WrightOlathe, KS 66061License #13-104790-071Case #13-1998-7Initial Agreed Order License limited or restricted 9/19/14

violation: 36 – Exploiting; financial or physicalWilliam BairWichita, KS 67216License #23-41571-091Case #12-1125-3Initial Order to DenyReinstatement Application Denied 9/8/14

violation: 40 – Failure to comply with IPPHarold BoenCheney, KS 67025License #13-67582-111Case#12-1249-4&13-1917-5Initial Agreed Order License limited or restricted 9/25/14

Margaret CravensGreat Bend, KS 67530License #13-79046-102 (Denied)Case #14-405-4Initial Order to DenyReinstatement Application Denied 9/18/14

Jessica FrenchCarbondale, KS 66414License #13-122853-111Case #13-1967-8Initial Agreed Order to Surrender/RevokeLicense Revoked 9/2/14

Cynthia LovelandWichita, KS 67204License #23-16120-062Case #14-874-5Summary OrderReinstatement Application Denied 8/26/14

Suann MurryKansas City, KS 66106License #13-97169-071Case #13-1154-7Summary Order License Revoked 9/5/14

Richard SwanKansas City, KS 66103License #13-66480-101Case#12-2137-7Initial Agreed Order License limited or restricted 7/28/14

Discipline Cases continued from page 8

Page 10 • Kansas Nursing Newsletter January, February, March 2015

THE CONDUCT OF BOARD MEETINGS

1. Kansas State Board of Nursing meetings are open to the public.

2. Executive sessions and the Investigative Committee meetings are closed to the public.

3. The President will call for the Executive Session citing a specific purpose, length of time and who is included.

4. The Board meeting follows a prepared agenda.

5. Visitors and/or guests do not actively participate in the formal meeting but may be recognized by the President of the Board for additional information or questions.

6. Whenever possible, all meetings will be called to order on time and will follow the prepared agenda.

7. Members of the Board, Board committee members, and the Board staff shall be recognized by the President.

8. Only one person will speak at a time.

9. Members of the Board will speak in an orderly fashion and refrain from conversation when another member is speaking.

10. Guests/visitors will be recognized only at the discretion of the President.

11. Persons in attendance at meetings are respectfully requested to refrain from talking or making noises while the meeting is in progress.

12. Anyone disrupting the meeting will be asked to leave.

13. Meetings will be adjourned as scheduled or upon completion of business, or; continued only upon the consensus of the membership of the group.

14. The President may establish and announce additional guidelines for the meeting subject to the agreement of the other Board members.

15. The President is responsible for the conduct of the meeting and will enforce the rules of conduct.

THE CONDUCT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS

1. Kansas State Board of Nursing Committee meetings are open to the public.

2. Executive sessions and the Investigative Committee meetings are closed to the public.

3. The Committee Chair will call for the Executive Session citing a specific purpose, length of time and who is included.

4. The Committee meeting follows a prepared agenda.

5. Visitors and/or guests do not actively participate in the formal meeting but may be recognized by the committee chair for additional information or questions.

6. Whenever possible, all meetings will be called to order on time and will follow the prepared agenda.

7. Members of the Committee, Board members, and the Board staff shall be recognized by the Committee Chair.

8. Only one person will speak at a time.

9. Members of the Committee will speak in an orderly fashion and refrain from conversation when another member is speaking.

10. Guests/visitors will be recognized only at the discretion of the Committee Chair.

11. Persons in attendance at meetings are respectfully requested to refrain from talking or making noises while the meeting is in progress.

12. Anyone disrupting the meeting will be asked to leave.

13. Meetings will be adjourned as scheduled or upon completion of business, or; continued only upon the consensus of the membership of the group.

14. The Committee Chair may establish and announce additional guidelines for the meeting subject to the agreement of the other Committee members.

15. The Committee Chair is responsible for the conduct of the meeting and will enforce the rules of conduct.

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January, February, March 2015 Kansas Nursing Newsletter • Page 11

What is KNAP?KNAP is a professional assistance program

designed to assist all nurses and mental health technicians who have a problem or illness that has or could impair their ability to practice safely.

The goal of KNAPMental and physical illness, including alcohol

and other drug addiction, can potentially impair practice and health. We estimate that at any given time, approximately 10% of the population is affected. This same percentage is thought to be true of healthcare professionals.

Alcohol and other drug addiction, as well as mental and physical illnesses, are treatable. KNAP works with the program participants to obtain an evaluation, treatment (if indicated), and monitoring throughout the recovery process.

ReferralsSelf-referrals to the program are encouraged,

but referrals may be made by a family member, a friend, employer or anyone concerned about the nurse/LMHT.

Anonymous referrals are not accepted. A person may call for information or advice without giving their name, however. Referrals may be made by calling 913-236-7575.

KNAP Providers• Confidential services to Kansas RNs,

LPNs, and LMHTs experiencing problems and illnesses which could lead to impaired practice.

• Interventions, assessments, referrals forevaluation and treatment (if indicated.)

• On-goingmonitoring throughrandomurinedrug screens, contact with employers and monthly groups.

Causes for ConcernJob Function• Narcotics discrepancies, e.g.: incorrect

counts, alteration of narcotic containers, increased patient reports of ineffective pain control, discrepancies on records or frequent corrections of records, unusual amounts of narcotics wasted, significant variations in the quantity of narcotics ordered for technician's unit or shift.

• Fluctuations in the quality of workperformance.

• Irresponsible behavior from someonepreviously conscientious and responsible.

• Requests to work shifts that are the leastsupervised.

• Inordinate interest in patients' pain controlmedications.

Behavior• Increasingisolationfromcolleagues,friends

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performance or alcohol or drug use.• Mood swings, irritability or depression, or

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Physical Symptoms• Obvious intoxication such as swaying,

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ADDRESS CHANGEYou can use your user ID and password to change your address on-line OR send us the change of address in writing. Please submit within 30 days of address change. You may mail your address change to Kansas State Board of Nursing; 900 SW Jackson St, Ste 1051; Topeka, KS 66612-1230. The Address Change form is available at www.ksbn.org/forms.

If you do not have access to a computer please include the following information in your written request:

First and Last Name(please print complete names)

______________________________________________________________________________________

Kansas Nursing License Number(s)

______________________________________________________________________________________

Social Security Number ______________________________________________________________

Old Address and New Address (complete Street Address with Apt #, City, State, and Zip)

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Home phone number and Work Phone number

______________________________________________________________________________________

Date the New Address is in Effect

______________________________________________________________________________________

Sign and date your request

______________________________________________________________________________________

We are unable to accept your request to change your address from information delivered over the phone or via an email. All requests must be received in writing and include a signature.

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60-4-101. Payment of fees. The following fees shall be charged by the board of nursing:

(a) Fees for professional nurses.(1) Application for license by endorsement to Kansas . . . . . . . . $75.00(2) Application for license by examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00(3) Biennial renewal of license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00(4) Application for reinstatement of license without temporary permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00(5) Application for reinstatement of license with temporary permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95.00(6) Certified copy of Kansas license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00(7) Inactive license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00(8) Verification of licensure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00(9) Application for exempt license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00(10) Renewal of exempt license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00

(b) Fees for practical nurses.(1) Application for license by endorsement to Kansas . . . . . . . . . 50.00(2) Application for license by examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00(3) Biennial renewal of license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00(4) Application for reinstatement of license without temporary permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00(5) Application for reinstatement of license with temporary permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95.00(6) Certified copy of Kansas license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00(7) Inactive license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00(8) Verification of licensure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00(9) Application for exempt license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00(10) Renewal of exempt license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00

History: (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-1129; implementing K.S.A. 2013 Supp. 65-1118; effective Jan. 1, 1966; amended Jan. 1, 1972; amended, E-74-29, July 1, 1974; modified, L. 1975, Ch. 302, Sec. 5, May 1, 1975; amended, E-77-8, March 19, 1976; amended Feb. 15, 1977; amended, E-79-8, March 16, 1978; amended May 1, 1979; amended May 1, 1980; amended May 1, 1983; amended March 9, 1992; amended May 17, 1993; amended May 9, 1994; amended Feb. 6, 1995; amended April 3, 1998; amended July 1, 2001; amended April 20, 2007; amended July 1, 2014.)

60-8-101. Payment of fees. The following fees shall be charged by the board of nursing:

(a) Mental health technician programs.(1) Annual renewal of program approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00(2) Survey of a new program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200.00(3) Application for approval of continuing education providers . 200.00(4) Annual renewal for continuing education providers . . . . . . . 50.00

(b) Mental health technicians.(1) Application for licensure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00(2) Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00(3) Biennial renewal of license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00(4) Application for reinstatement of license without temporary permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00

(5) Application for reinstatement of license with temporary permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00(6) Certified copy of Kansas license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00(7) Inactive license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00(8) Verification of licensure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00(9) Duplicate license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00(10) Application for exempt license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00(11) Renewal of exempt license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00

History: (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-4203; implementing K.S.A. 65-4208; effective May 1, 1980; amended May 1, 1983; amended, T-85-49, Dec. 19, 1984; amended May 1, 1985; amended June 3, 1991; amended May 17, 1993; amended May 9, 1994; amended Feb. 6, 1995; amended April 3, 1998; amended July 1, 2001; amended April 20, 2007; amended Oct. 18, 2013; amended July 1, 2014.)

60-11-119. Payment of fees. Payment of fees for advanced practice registered nurses shall be as follows:

(a) Initial application for license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00(b) Biennial renewal of license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00(c) Application for reinstatement of license without temporary permit 75.00(d) Application for license with temporary permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00(e) Application for exempt license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00(f) Renewal of exempt license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00

History: (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-1129 and K.S.A. 2013 Supp. 65-1131; implementing K.S.A. 2013 Supp. 65-1118 and 65-1131; effective Sept. 2, 1991; amended May 17, 1993; amended Feb. 6, 1995; amended April 3, 1998; amended July 1, 2001; amended April 20, 2007; amended May 18, 2012; amended July 1, 2014.)

60-13-101. Payment of fees. Payment of fees for registered nurse anesthetists shall be as follows:

(a) Initial application for authorization as a registered nurse anesthetist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00(b) Biennial renewal of authorization as a registered nurse anesthetist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00(c) Application for reinstatement of authorization as a registered nurse anesthetist without temporary permit . . . . . . . . 60.00(d) Application for reinstatement of authorization with temporary permit as a registered nurse anesthetist . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00(e) Initial application with temporary authorization to practice as a registered nurse anesthetist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110.00(f) Certified copy of authorization to practice as a registered nurse anesthetist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00

History: (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-1129 and 65-1164; implementing K.S.A. 2013 Supp. 65-1118, 65-1154, 65-1155; effective, T-87-38, Nov. 19, 1986; effective May 1, 1987; amended May 17, 1993; amended Feb. 6, 1995; amended July 1, 2001; amended July 1, 2014.)

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Application review will begin immediately. Priority will be given to applications received by January 15, 2015. Successful finalist will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check. Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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March 6, 2015, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Salina, KS Recognizing and Understanding Hemorrhagic

Stroke. Spon: Cloud County Community College, 2221 Campus Drive, PO Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: JoDee Aldridge, Coordinator of Allied Health, 785-243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext 375. Fac: Wendy Dusenbury, DNP, APRN-BC, ANVP-BC, Rhonda Young, MSN, APRN-C, ANVP-BC. Aud: RN, LPN. Understanding hemorrhagic stroke is the second in a series of offerings designed to enhance the knowledge base of the health care professional in areas specific to neuroscience nursing. Hemorrhagic stroke carries a high risk of death and disability. Prompt evaluation and evidenced based management of the patient with hemorrhagic stroke can impact survival and quality of life. There will be a comprehensive discussion of intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage and intraventricular hemorrhage. A detailed discussion on pharmacological management will be presented. An interactive case study format will be utilized to summarize the key components of this class. Fee: $87.00. Reg. by: March 3, 2015. Contact Hours: 8.

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March 23-April 24, 2015, Online except TBA Clinic, Online/Wichita, KS

Iv Therapy for Licensed Practical Nurses. Spon: Wichita Area Technical College, 4501 E. 47th Street South, Wichita, KS 67207. Contact: Kathryn Ake, 316-677-1308. Fac: Johanna Bartels. Aud: LPNs. This 3 credit hour course prepares LPNs to perform activities as defined in KAR 60-16-102(b) and presents knowledge, skills and competencies in the administration of intravenous fluid therapy, which will qualify LPNs to perform this procedure safely. See more at http://watc.edu/iv-therapy/#sthash.OIXllgOx.dpuf. Fee: $277.50. Reg. by: March 16, 2015. Contact Hours: 3 credit hours.

March 24-May 12, 2015, Online/Wichita, KS Adult Learning Principles for Health Careers.

Spon: Wichita Area Technical College, 4501 E. 47th Street South, Wichita, KS 67207. Contact: Kathryn Ake, 316-677-1308. Fac: Dr. Gail Withers. Aud: Registered Nurses. This course will provide learners with basic adult learning principles utilized in teaching. The course is intended to meet the requirementsfromtheKansasDepartmentforAging&Disability Services for instructors to teach Nurse Aide Courses, and would also be of benefit to the novice in higher education. Pre-requisite: Must be a Registered Nurse. Fee: $185.00. Reg. by: March 16, 2015. Contact Hours: 2 credit hours.

March 25-26, 2015, 8:00 am-5:00 pm both days, Wichita, KS APHON (Pediatric) Chemotherapy and

Biotherapy Provider Class. Spon: Wesley Medical Center, 550 North Hillside, Wichita, KS, 67214. Contact: Linda Long, 316-962-3080. Fac: Courtney Beirne, RN, BSN, CPHON. Aud: RNs with minimum of 6 months experience in Oncology. Provides knowledge base and key principles to safely and competently administer chemotherapy and biotherapy to children and adolescents. Fee: $200.00, $160.00 for WMC and HCA employees. Reg. by: February 27, 2015. Contact Hours: 13.75.

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March 7 & 8, 2015, 9:00 am-7:00 pm both days, Baldwin City, KS Healing Touch Level One. Spon: The Light Center,

1542 Woodson Rd., Baldwin City, KS 66006. Contact: Robin Goff, 785-255-4583. Fac: Robin Goff, BSN, MAV, CHTI. Aud: RN, LPN. A comprehensive course of study in energy healing that teaches a wide range of hands-on techniques to apply in any nursing setting to enhance the natural healing process. Fee: $275.00. Reg. by: March 1, 2015. Contact Hours: 18.

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February 23, 2015, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Junction City, KS Communicating/Dealing with People and

Technology in the Rapidly Changing Workplace. Spon: Cloud County Community College, 2221 Campus Drive, PO Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: JoDee Aldridge, Coordinator of Allied Health, 785-243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext 375. Fac: John Mulvaney, MA. Aud: RN, LPN. This workshop is designed for anyone working in healthcare to better understand the process of quality workplace communication for the ultimate benefit of the patient, resident, client and customer. Strategies for communicating effectively with individuals who are unwilling to work toward team goals will be discussed. Successful strategies to manage job-related stressors from trying to use the rapidly changing technology which drain people of job productivity will be identified. Fee: $87.00. Reg. by: February 20, 2015. Contact Hours: 8.

March 12, 2015, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Clay Center, KS Hospice Care: A special kind of hope! Spon: Cloud

County Community College, 2221 Campus Drive, PO Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: JoDee Aldridge, Coordinator of Allied Health, 785-243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext 375. Fac: Amy Burr, RN, BSN Director Meadowlark Hospice. Aud: RN, LPN. Hospice care is more than caring for a patient in their last moments of life. Hospice is a service that provides care for the patient and their loved ones as they make this transition. Hospice can help ease the burden on families in their final days, but when initiated early enough hospice can also help the patient and family prepare for the road ahead. Hospice is about living and making moments last when faced with a terminal illness. This workshop will answer your questions about hospice care and how to access hospice. Fee: $87.00. Reg. by: March 10, 2015. Contact Hours: 8.

March 26, 2015, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Clay Center, KS Chronic Disease Risk Reduction “Creating a

Culture of Healthy Living”. Spon: Cloud County Community College, 2221 Campus Drive, PO Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: JoDee Aldridge, Coordinator of Allied Health, 785-243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext 375. Fac: Mary Savoie, CSJ, MSNE, EdD. Aud: RN, LPN. Tobacco use, insufficient physical activity, and poor nutrition among people of all ages are the three lifestyles that contribute most significantly to the development of chronic diseases. If you can convince ordinary people of the dangers of these three lifestyle choices, you can improve the quality of life in an entire community. A community-wide effort to transform the environments and places that daily touch the lives of people will create a culture of “healthy living.” This workshop will discuss ways to create a culture of “healthy living.” Fee: $87.00. Reg. by: March 23, 2015. Contact Hours: 8.

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CNE Offerings continued on page 15Registered Nurses

Newman Regional Health is searching for RNs who have a desire to make a difference in a patient’s life. Must be willing to be an advocate for the patient and work collaboratively with physicians to provide the best care possible to the patient. We offer a competitive salary and outstanding benefits. Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants may visit our website and apply on-line at www.newmanrh.org or submit a resume

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Stormont-Vail HealthCare (SVHC), located in Topeka, KS, is an independent, integrated, tertiary not-for-profit healthcare delivery system. SVHC is Magnet-certified, affiliated with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, and consist of two acute care facilities (586 beds), over 30 care locations including surgery centers and clinics, and has over 4,400 employees (including over 220 employed physicians) with strong financial performance.

The Director, Education & Organizational Development is responsible for planning, design, development and delivery of all educational offerings for staff, including management development, clinical and non-clinical staff development, medical education, new employee orientation, staff competency testing and demonstration, clinical ladder programs, education facilities, education resources and customer service training, as well as for all organizational development activities and interventions.

Master’s degree in Education, Adult Education, Management, Organizational Development, Human Resources or related field required; with at least five (5) years management experience in healthcare education & training, preferably at the director level.

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StateWide

April 16-17, 2015, 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Wichita, KS 33rd Annual gore Farha Critical Care Nursing

Symposium. Spon: Wesley Medical Center, 550 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67214. Contact: Linda Long, 316-962-3080. Fac: Myra Ellis, RN, MSN, CCRN-CSC. Aud: RN, LPN, MICT. Content includes: Aortic and Cardiac Surgery, Critical Care Gastrointestinal Illness, Life Threatening Soft Tissue Infections, Pediatric Trauma, Concussions, Acute Stroke Management, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tuberculosis Update, Health Humor and other topics designed to develop and enhance care of the patient in the critical care unit. Fee: Call for brochure. Reg. by: Early registration ends April 6, 2015. Contact Hours: 7-8 per day.

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Weight Management Strategies: A Holistic Approach. Spon: Professional Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box 8528, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne Schroeder at www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627. Fac: Sue Popkess-Vawter, PhD. Aud: All levels of nursing. You will learn new strategies for making lifestyle changes that promote healthy weight by developing a daily plan using the cognitive restructuring strategies, Eat for Hunger, Exercise for Life and Esteem for Self. Fee: $70.00. Contact Hours: 7.5.

grief a Living Experience: The Multiple Responses to Loss. Spon: Professional Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box 8528, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne Schroeder at www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627. Fac: Jody Gyulay, PhD. Aud: All levels of nursing. You will look at the usual grief process and identify the multiple responses to grief that affect the patient and the caregivers. Fee: $35.00. Contact Hours: 3.0.

The Time of Your Life. Spon: Professional Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box 8528, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne Schroeder at www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627. Fac: Judy Zinn, ACSW. Aud: All levels of nursing. Time is our most precious resource, this course will provide strategies needed to manage your time effectively and wisely. This course is available on-line or by text book. Fee: $40.00. Contact Hours: 2.6.

The Truth About Antacids. Spon: Professional Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box 8528, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne Schroeder at www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627. Fac: Lisa Everett, RPh., FACA, CCN. Aud: All levels of nursing. Learn the truth about one of the most common complaints, acid reflux or GERD, and what is the correct course of action to get permanent relief. Fee: $15.00. Contact Hours: 1.0.

Assertiveness: New Perspectives. Spon: Professional Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box 8528, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne Schroeder at www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627. Fac: Judy Zinn, ACSW. Aud: All levels of nursing. The course will provide strategies needed to assertively manage challenging communication issues with patients, physicians and other members of the health care treatment team. Fee: $40.00. Contact Hours: 3.0.

Patient Compliance: A New Look. Spon: Professional Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box 8528, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne Schroeder at www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627. Fac: Judy Zinn, ACSW. Aud: All levels of nursing. This course will provide information needed to help prevent and manage non-compliant patient behavior. Fee: $65.00. Contact Hours: 5.4.

Conflict Management: Skills for Uncertain Times. Spon: Professional Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box 8528, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne Schroeder at www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627. Fac: Judy Zinn, ACSW. Aud: All levels of nursing. This course will provide skills needed to manage conflict with patients, physicians and allied health professionals. Fee: $55.00. Contact Hours: 5.0.

Living the Dying Process: A guide for Caregivers. Spon: Professional Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box 8528, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne Schroeder at www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627. Fac: Jody Gyulay, PhD. Aud: All levels of nursing. You will see the dying process as a complex journey for both the patient

Continuing nursing EduCation offErings

and the family, you will learn ways to allay their fears and confusion, and bring calm to the dying patient and family. Fee: $70.00. Contact Hours: 7.5.

The Holistic Art of Self-Health. Spon: Professional Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box 8528, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne Schroeder at www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627. Fac: Carol Lett, OTR. Aud: All levels of nursing. This unique course will help you expand personally and professionally, you will increase your knowledge and awareness of the imbalances of illness and disease while learning practical applications and activities to nurture the seven dimensions of well being and recognize the connection between mind, body and spirit. This course available on-line or by text book. Fee: $65.00. Contact Hours: 6.0.

Superachievers and Coping Strategies. Spon: Professional Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box 8528, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne Schroeder at www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627. Fac: Judy Zinn, ACSW. Aud: All levels of nursing. This course will provide strategies needed to manage professional responsibilities without suffering the debilitating effects of perfectionism. Fee: $35.00. Contact Hours: 2.4.

Tick-Borne Diseases in the United States. Spon: Professional Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box 8528, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne Schroeder at www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627. Fac: Christine Kerns, BA, RN. The incidence of Tick-Borne Disease has skyrocketed, learn the reasons for this increase and the identifying signs and symptoms and treatment approaches. Fee: $25.00. Contact Hours: 2.0.

CNE Offerings continued from page 14

We’re seeking nurses with a passion for providing exactly what you went into healthcare for

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