ILLINOIS SOCIETY FORADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING

Why do we need to reach out to students?1. We can introduce the only organization in Illinois that will help to mentor a student in the transition from a Registered Nurse to an Advance Practice Nurse.

2. To invite them to join and participate in the organization that professional APN’s make a point of not only belonging to, but are actively involved in.

ISAPN represents all four APN categories Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)

American Nurses Association (ANA) defines APN as a registered nurse with masters or doctoral preparation

that manifests a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of actual or potential health problems. Currently,the state of Illinois recognizes four advanced practice nursing categories:

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP)

Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

PRACTICEEDUCATIONAWARENESSRESEARCHLEGISLATION

PRACTICE

Promote and encourage evidence based practice and discuss the following opportunities:

* Region meetings

* Midwest Conference

* Partnering with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners to provide CEUs

Develop, participate, and sponsor continuing education opportunities for APNs. ~ Moon Pies, French Fries and Thunder thighs presented by Barb Bancroft in 2011

– Interpretation of the 12 lead EKG ~ How to actively engage your patients in Smoking CessationOffers APNs opportunities to present information to

their peers at region meetings, Boot camp, and

the Midwest Conference

Increase public awareness of APN profession and utilization of

APNs in Healthcare

APNs are worth a mint to healthcare

in Illinois

Encourage and promote excellence in APN practice through research and publication

-Opportunities to give input into research being done by our members

e.g. Job Satisfaction amongst NPs

APN awareness of sleep apnea

Initiate, facilitate, support

and protect the role of the APN

through legislation and regulation.

Helps APNs to understand how legislation and

regulation affect practice.

ISAPN is a

statewide organization with

membership divided by regions.

To view upcoming Region Meetings,

go to www.isapn.org, and click on

Calendar.

Region Meetings

ISAPN has a very informative website for members:

The website provides you with a wealth of

information about APN practice.

One of the outstanding PEARLs is PIRT =

Practice Information Response Team.

Question: I am an APN, ACNP and work in a Cardiology Practice. Three Cardiologists have delegated me prescriptive authority. One of the Cardiologists will be leaving the group and moving out of State. Is there a form I send to the State of IL?

Answer: Yes, there is a form that will need to be submitted to: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

ATTN: Division of Professional Regulation 320 West Washington, 3rd Floor Springfield, Illinois 62786

The form is titled the “Notice of Termination of Delegated Prescriptive Authority for Controlled Substances.” The form can be downloaded from the www.idfpr.com website. The form must be signed by the collaborating physician that will be terminating the agreement.

Submitted by Cristin Rassi APN, CNS. On behalf of the PIRT committee

P.I.R.T. Answers your

practice questions.

PIRT Question of the Month:

Legislative

Advocacy and

Political Influence

Professional APNs are aware of the potential threats to our practice act and are proactive by being a part of the only organization that has a full time lobbyist that works to further the

impact of APNs in Illinois and helps to eliminate barriers to practice.

Educational OpportunitiesMARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Keep membership apprised of legislation affecting practice

Educate/mentor members to be involved in legislation

Raise funds for PAC= Political Action Committee

Networking with other agencies to further the practice of APNs/remove barriers to practice

Government

Relations

ISAPN BOOT CAMP

ISAPN Boot camp A day long series of presentations geared towards:

APN studentsAPN new gradsAPN novice

Transition Tips from RN to APN

Interviewing SkillsContract Formation and Negotiation

Reimbursement IssuesMalpractice IssuesOpportunities for Networking

The Nurse Practice Act

UPCOMING BOOT CAMP DATESFriday & Saturday, April 20 & 21,

2012 – Arlington Heights – Northwest Community Hospital

Pharmacology April 20th with Margaret Fitzgerald & Boot Camp

4/21: 

Friday & Saturday, June 29 & 30, 2012 - Carle Forum, Urbana

Pharmacology 6/29 & Boot Camp 6/30:

 Thursday, Friday & Saturday, October 25, 26, & 27, 2012 –

Lombard (Midwest Conference)Dates for Boot Camp TBD,

Pharmacology 10/26:

What topics are covered?

Transitioning from RN to APN - learn about the challenges of being a new APN, common misunderstandings about APNs and the "Queen Bee Syndrome".  Also, learn a few strategies to make the transition easier.

Interviewing Skills - know what to expect when interviewing for an APN position, some typical questions and 6 common mistakes to avoid.  Be prepared and know what you want before the interview.

Contract Formation and Negotiation - uncover 4 common myths about negotiation and how to respond to tactics like "good guy/bad guy".  Know what preparation is needed to negotiate your best deal and what's in a good contact, especially for APNs.

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Covered Topics Continued

Malpractice Issues - Learn about "proving the standard of care" in malpractice cases, compensable damages, policies to avoid the charge of "failure to communicate findings" and when negligent referral is applicable.

Reimbursement 101 - Know why APNs must be personally involved with their reimbursement policies, the need for equitable reimbursement policies and how to address them.  Learn a few differences between Medicaid, Medicare and commercial insurances with APN reimbursement - and why you should bill under your own license/number!

The Nurse Practice Act - Do you have a 2-minute explanation of what an APN does?  Get one here!  Also learn what the Nurse Practice Act says about scope of practice and step-by-step discussion of licensure requirements.

Executive committee:President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and the Executive

Director and/or designees.

Additionally there are elected members from each branch of the APN role: CNM representative, CNS representative, CRNA representative, and CNP

representative. Each of these groups of APNs has unique issues and needs and ISAPN listens and acts on those needs.

There are several committee chairs: Government Relations, Membership, Marketing, Program and Reimbursement. These committees have

members that facilitate the goals of ISAPN.

Region Chairs: Facilitate the goals of ISAPN in each of the regions

ALL ISAPN Board members are volunteers. The only paid positions are those ISAPN hires through a company called Consulting4Biz

Regions

http://www.isapn.orgwww.facebook.com / ISAPN

ISAPN is the organization for PROFESSIONAL APNS.