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Volume 23 • Number 3 July, August, September 2016

President’s Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

CEO Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SCNA Convention, Annual Meeting, andAPRN Fall Pharm Conference: Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Agenda/Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Annual Membership Meeting SCNA Board of Directors Officer Nominations . .7 SCNA Chapter Officer Nominations . . . . . . . . . 8 SCNA Legislative Priorities 2014-2016 . . . . . . 9

Peer Assistance Programs in Nursing . . . . . . 10

Advocacy: SCNA Advocacy Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Thank You Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

South Carolina Nurses Association: New and Returning Members . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 New SCNA-Only Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Message from Director Seat 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Membership Made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Save the Date 2016 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 South Carolina Faith Community Nursing . . . . 13

Members in the News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

News You Can Use: Consumer Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Retirement Q&A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Opportunity for Trip to Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Leap into Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

The Palmetto Gold Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Program Announces the 2016 Recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19

Save the Date

NURSING: A Kaleidoscope of Practices

SCNA Convention, Annual Meeting, and APRN Fall Pharm Conference

October 19-21, 2016 Pre-Con October 18 & 19

Sonesta Hilton Head Resort,Hilton Head, SC

$139 room rate until September 27, while supplies last.Call 800-766-3782 group code 1017NURSES

Register today, visit www.scnurses.org.

SCNA Convention General Session Speakers

October 21, 20168:15 & 9:45

Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAANANA Vice President

Safety 360 – Taking Responsibility Together!

and

Kahlil A Demonbreun, DNP, WHNP-BC, ANP-BCSCNA APRN Chapter Chair

“New ANA Scope of Practice Update”

As always SCNA welcomes students to attend the General Sessions and theAnnual Membership Meeting at no cost.

October 21st 8:15 – Noon

STUDENTS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCEhttp://www.scnurses.org/event/2016StudentRegistration

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2016 Board of Directors

President: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connie Varn President-Elect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheryl MitchellSecretary/Treasurer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stanley HarrisCommission Chair– Public Policy/Legislation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . K . CurtisCommission Chair–Professional Advocacy and Development: . . . . . . . . .Selina Hunt-McKinneyCommission Chair–SCNA Chapters: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VACANTDirector, Seat 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alice WyattDirector, Seat 2: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tami NielsonAPRN Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kahlil DemonbreunClinical Nurse Leader (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Alice HodgeNurse Educator Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anita KorbePiedmont District Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ava PridemorePsychiatric-Mental Health Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maggie JohnsonWomen and Children’s Health Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonnie HoladaySNA-SC Representative (Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . .Savannah TurnerSCNF President (Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat MacarusoCEO and Lobbyist: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judith Curfman ThompsonAssistant to the CEO: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rosie Robinson

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Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement or approval by the South Carolina Nurses Association of products advertised, the advertisers, or the claims made . Rejection of an advertisement does not imply a product offered for advertising is without merit, or that the manufacturer lacks integrity, or that this association disapproves of the product or its use . SCNA and the Arthur L . Davis Publishing Agency, Inc . shall not be held liable for any consequences resulting from purchase or use of an advertiser’s product . Articles appearing in this publication express the opinions of the authors; they do not necessarily reflect views of the staff, board, or membership of SCNA or those of the national or local associations . South Carolina Nurse Copy Submission Guidelines:All SCNA members are encouraged to submit material for publication that is of interest to nurses . The South Carolina Nurse also welcomes unsolicited manuscripts written by members . Article submission is preferred in MS Word format and may be up to 1000 words . When sending pictures, please be certain to label them clearly since the editors have no way of knowing who persons in the photos might be . Preferred submission is by email to Rosie@scnurses .org . Please do not embed photos in Word files, but use jpg files . All articles submitted are subject to editing by the SC Nurse editorial staff .

SC Nurse Editorial Staff: Judith Curfman Thompson, Executive EditorRosie Robinson, Assistant Editor

SCNA Annual Meeting Oct. 21

President’s ColumnConnie B. Varn, MN, RN

ANA’s Focus on a Culture of Safety continues this quarter with an increased emphasis on Cultural Congruence, Childhood Bullying and Emerging Infections . I invite you to go to the ANA website at www .nursingworld .org where you will find toolkits and a plethora of information regarding these concepts . If you are not a member, then now is the time for you to join and get involved!

ANA defines the “culture of safety” as “core values and behaviors resulting from a collective and sustained commitment by organizational leadership, managers, and health care workers to emphasize safety over competing goals .” When we discuss safety in the workplace, we most often think of physical safety . However this is only a small component of creating a safe work environment . Safe Patient handling, needle safety, fatigue, and unethical practice also come to mind . ANA has a multitude of evidence based information on the website regarding these topics .

In order to practice at your highest capacity as a nurse, you must practice in a healthy work environment! The work environment impacts not only the quality and safety of nursing care provided, but also, the retention of nurses . Healthy work environments empower nurses to participate in increased commitment to their unit as well as to the organization . Employees, who have respect for one another, where communication and collaboration are valued, help to create a work place environment that promotes emotional and physically safety .

I have just launched another class of new nursing graduates! This is always a time filled with much ambivalence for the graduates! They have worked very hard to accomplish their goal of completing this first step in embarking upon their beginning practice as a new nurse! I am excited for them to begin this journey also knowing that they must continue the educational journey to pursue further degrees in nursing . As I reflect on the concept of a safe work environment I reflect on what their

future in nursing will be! In the leadership and management course, they completed resume’s, discussed laws that govern their practice, and how to interview for their first job as a graduate nurse!

I always feel that the nursing faculty empowers our graduates to make wise decisions, to be discerning in their final acceptance of a new position in nursing . However, we may be remiss in stressing the importance of a safe work environment . They are taught to be respectful of others, to function as a patient advocate, and to always provide the highest quality of nursing care . Could we do more to assist these new graduates to assume their own responsibility for creating and maintaining a healthy, safe work environment? I must strive to make this impression on our continuing students so that they will be equipped to take on the responsibility to create and or maintain the “culture of safety” not only throughout their educational pursuit but also, throughout their career as a nurse!

As “veteran” nurses in the work place, we must do a better job nurturing these new nurses and maintain a safe work environment . You must reflect on your work environment! If we are not working in a safe environment we must question our current work environment to discover how changes can be made to create the “culture of safety!” We have a responsibility to the future of nursing practice! We will be the patients of tomorrow! So, we must assist new generations of nurses to embrace the culture of safety for the perpetuation of our practice!

Connie Varn

CEAC UpdateFor a complete list of Approved Three

Year Providers and Approved Individual Activities please visit our Continuing

Nursing Education page on www .scnurses .org . You will also find all the information you need to know about how the SCNA CNE process works .

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SC BON Licensee Lookup

April 30, 2016 was the close of this two year period for renewal of licenses in SC . Did you know that you can look up your personal information on line to be certain that everything that is available about your license is correct?

Go to: www .llr .state .sc .US/POL/Nursing and then click on Licensee Lookup in the far right hand column on the page .

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SCNA State Convention Pharm Conference / Annual Meeting Oct. 19-21 Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head, SC

Judith Curfman Thompson, IOM, CEO and Lobbyist

Recently I have had several occasions to notice that communications between people has become more and more specialized with words having more than one meaning, often depending on situational events . Maybe this jolt of reality was situational . Maybe it was because I was out of my usual comfort zone when they took place .

I shall not bore you with the details . It is enough to say that each time that it happened there were some considerable moments of discombobulation as the final translation of words was explained and the “light” of understanding flickered on for those of us involved . It is interesting to note that each time that there was some “confusion” about what had been said or done, it was very much involved with language that made reference to computer-speak . I promise that I am not a Luddite! However, it is fascinating to me how simple English words take on vastly different shades of meaning and nuance, when the computer is involved . Imagine if one did not speak English!

While I was having these interesting language experiences, I picked up my weekly copy of “The New Yorker” magazine, in it was an article that truly gave me pause . It was a review of a new book by Michael Hayden about his time at the C .I .A . Keeping in mind that all such books must comply with the Publications Review Board of the C .I .A ., this appears to be an interesting book . Full confession requires that I let you know that I have not read this book and probably won’t . As part of the review of the book, this description of the writing stood out, “…his style is jock-bureaucratic-tough talk clotted with insider terminology .” The review goes on to describe this kind of writing with quotations from the book .

The next paragraph of the review really captured what I had just experienced with language use . “This matter of language is important . Professional jargon-on Wall Street, in humanities departments, in government offices (and may I add, in healthcare situations)-can be a fence raised to keep out the uninitiated and permit those within it to persist in the belief that what they do is too hard, too complex, to be questioned . Jargon acts not only to euphemize but to license, setting insiders against outsiders and giving the flimsiest notions a scientific aura .” “The tendency on each side to deny that the other has any real right to exist .”

While the article expands on the themes above, I found that the careful statement of the issue to be most compelling in its simplicity . Words as fences, jargon as walls to

keep out the hearer, simple and an indictment of our current ways of communication . It fascinates me that we have even more methods of communication than ever before, but, we are still looking for ways to keep others out of understanding clearly what we are saying . I recently showed Rosie Robinson, the up-to-date computer guru of SCNA among other titles, a list of ways to communicate . Even she did not use all of the options . One might think that with some of the restrictions on the use of a certain number of characters on some systems that we would have to become clearer in our messages . I really wish that would happen .

Since I know of no way to solve the communications issue that I have raised here, I will leave it in your capable hands to remember that when you are communicating with persons in your care simple, easy to understand straight-forward language will be an additional part of the care that you provide . ONWARD!

Excerpts from “Can You Keep a Secret” by George Packer, book review of “Playing to the Edge: American Intelligence in the Age of Terror” by Michael Hayden . Review published in the March 7, 2016 edition of “The New Yorker” magazine .

A month of May addendum to this article . Even more recently I found myself once again in a healthcare setting with our daughter . This time the language was simple, direct, and caring in a way that was most supportive and enabling of moving forward with the process that was playing out during the stay . It quickly became clear that the path that Polly was on was one that would only end in one way . It also became a time of true care and compassion that I would hope for all families who find themselves learning that death would be the only outcome of what was taking place . Communication was simple and direct in the face of complicated processes and procedures to enable Hospice care to begin . As we left Palmetto Richland Hospital for the final time following Polly’s death, my sister, Jane, who was with me at the time said, “Is this the kind of care that you always get in this hospital? I have never seem a system like this . Every encounter with each and all members of the staff, no matter what their roles might be, was undergirded by the most wonderful sense of caring and comfort . It was amazing .” A brief background: Jane had just been involved in end of life care of a cousin in Cincinnati, so she had very recent experience with what other kinds of care looked like . It was then that the magnitude of the gift that we Polly’s family had been given really became communicated to me in all the glory that real communication between people truly means . Let us all keep communicating! ONWARD!

Communications

Judith Curfman Thompson

You Were RepresentedFrom February – May 2016

State Board of Nursing Meeting

Advisory Committee on Nursing

Coalition for Access to Healthcare Meetings

Committee Meetings of SC House and Senate

Convention Planning Meetings

CEAC Update Session

Consultation with students re APRN issues

ANA Board Call

ANA Gova call

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SCNA Annual Meeting Oct. 21

Nursing: A Kaleidoscope of PracticesSCNA Convention, Annual Meeting, and APRN Fall Pharm Conference

October 19-21, 2016 Sonesta Hilton Head Resort

Hilton Head, SC

Registration is open, go tohttp://www.scnurses.org/event/2016SCNAStateConvention.

Calling all Artists!Calling all artists to display their work depicting Nursing:

A Kaleidoscope of Practices . Materials in all mediums are encouraged . Art will be displayed in SCNA’s Gallery of Arts and Science of Nursing on Thursday and Friday of the State Convention . Look for more details on the registration form .

Do you knit or crochet?We would like to make a “Kaleidoscope” lap blanket

(or two) at the Convention . Bring a completed 5 inch x 5 inch square of any pattern with you to the Convention . The lap blanket(s) will be assembled and presented during the luncheon on Friday .

Exhibits and Sponsors WantedExhibits and Sponsors Wanted for the 2016 SCNA State Convention and APRN

Pharm Conference October 20 – 21, 2016, Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head, SC .• ExhibitorLevel-$500• SupporterLevel-$1000• SustainerLevel-$1500• ChampionLevel-$5000

http://www .scnurses .org/event/2016Exhibits-Supporters for more information

Registration Fees

SCNA Member (SCNA/ANA and SCNA Only)

Discount 1April 1 – July 1

Discount 2 July 2 – Sept. 14

Regular Price after Sept. 15

Three Day Rate $390 $400 $425

Two Day Rate $290 $300 $325

One Day Rate $190 $200 $225

Annual Meeting Only $0 $0 $0

Pre-Con (10/18) $50

Pre-Con (10/19) $50

Non SCNA Member

Three Day Rate $540 $550 $575

Two Day Rate $440 $450 $475

One Day Rate $340 $350 $375

Pre-Con (10/18) $75

Pre-Con (10/19) $75

Contact SCNA for retired member rate for SCNA members who do not need continuing nursing education

Announcing Pre-Con Sessions – Extra Fee – Separate Registration Process

go to http://www.scnurses.org/event/2016Pre-ConSessions

Member Rate $50.00 Per SessionNon Member Rate $75.00 Per Session

Tuesday, October 18th3:30PM-5:00PM

Choose One• RadiologyforSticksandStones(1.5CH/PH)Speaker Bruce Williams• CDC’s2016OpiodPrescribingGuidelinesforPrimaryCare(1.5CH/PH/CS)

Speaker Crystal Endsley

Wednesday, October 19th10:00AM-12:30PM

Choose One• ManagementofDysfunctionalUterineBleeding:EndometrialBiopsy(2.5CH/

PH) Speaker Sharon Eden• AdvancedSTEMIRecognitionfortheAPRN(2.5CH/PH)Speaker Tom

Bouthillet• MyofascialPain(2.5CH/PH)Speaker Michael Domney

SCNA State Convention Agenda / Schedule

Tuesday, October 18, 20163:00 PM

• Pre-ConRegistration—AttendeePacketPickup3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

• Pre-ConSessionOne[extra registration and registration fee]

Wednesday, October 199:30 AM - 10:00 AM

• Pre-ConRegistration—AttendeePacketPickup10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

• Pre-ConSessionTwo[extra registration and registration fee]12:00 PM - 5:45 PM

• ConventionRegistration—AttendeePacketPickup1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

• StreetDrugsandWhatHealthcareProvidersNeedtoKnow(2CH/PH)• AtoZArthropodstoZika:ALookattheThreatsFromMosquitos,Spidersand

Ticks (2 CH/PH)• PsychopharmacologyUpdate(2CH/PH/CS)• EducationandPracticeandHowTheyWorkTogetherfortheFutureof

Healthcare in South Carolina (2 CH)3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

• Break4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

• Anticoagulation:Whatisbestformypatient?(1.5CH/PH)• TheSecretBloodMethod:CuttingEdgeApproachtoMedicinewithPRP-

Platelet Rich Plasma (1 .5 CH/PH)• AutismAcrosstheLifeSpan(1.5CH/PH)• WoundCare(1.5CH/PH)

5:45 PM - 6:45 PM• LegislativeUpdate

6:45 PM• SCNABoardofDirectorsMeeting

Thursday, October 207:00 AM - 5:30 PM

• ConventionRegistration—AttendeePacketPickup7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

• NewMemberand1stTimeAttendeeBreakfast7:30 AM

• ExhibitsSetUp8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

• PediatricBurns(1.5CH/PH)• PushingPills:Avoidingprescribingpitfallsinthegeriatricpopulationforthe

APRN (1 .5 CH/PH)• FosteringHealthyFamilyReproductiveOptions,NationallyandinSouth

Carolina (1 .5 CH)• KaleidoscopeofInjuries(1.5CH/PH)• ClinicalNurseLeader:HowtheCNLFitsintheKaleidoscopeofNursing(1.5CH)

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM• BreakwithExhibits

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM• EverythingYouNeedtoKnowAboutPeripheralNeuropathy....andThenSome(2

CH/PH)• BehavioralHealthandEmotionalWellnessforVeterans:PTSDandMore(2CH/PH)• HepCandHIVfromthePrimaryCarePerspective(2CH/PH)

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SCNA State Convention Pharm Conference / Annual Meeting Oct. 19-21 Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head, SC

• SCNACEApproverCommitteeUpdate(2CH)• Non-InsulinTreatmentofDiabetes(2CH/PH)

12:00 PM - 1:45 PM• PosterSessions

12:00 PM - 1:45 PM• ExhibitsOpen

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM• Lunch

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM• Retirement(1.5CH)• Policy101(1.5CH)• SeekingNursingExcellenceThroughStructuredPrograms(1.5CH)• HavingtheLastWord(1.5CH)• RiskManagementforAPRNs(1.5CH)

3:30 PM - 4:00PM• BreakwithExhibits

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM• PharmacologyUpdatePartA(mustattendPartBonFridayforCredit)• NewGraduateSession

Friday, October 217:30 AM - 3:30 PM

• ConventionRegistration—AttendeePacketPickup7:30 AM

• ExhibitsOpen8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

• GeneralSession:Safety360–TakingResponsibilityTogether!(1CH)9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

• GeneralSession:ANAUpdate(1CH)10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

• Break11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• AnnualMeetingofSCNA12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

• LuncheonMACRAandMIPSWhatYouNeedtoKnowforQualityReporting( .75 CH)

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM• BreakwithExhibits

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM• PharmacologyUpdatePartB(mustattendPartAonThursdayforCredit)

Convention Purpose: is to provide updated information across the practice spectrum of registered nurses and advanced practice nurses .

State, regional, and nationally recognized speakers will be presenting topics relevant to all . The Convention will provide Continuing Nursing Education . The content is designed to meet the needs of registered nurses and advanced practice nurses practicing in SC . If Continuing Nursing Education is your chosen form of meeting the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act requirements, Chapter 33, Section 40-33-40, Continuing Competency for your biannual license or for your certification on the national level, this convention will be acceptable for those purposes .

All session topics and speakers will be announced July 1st . Attendees of the Convention will be awarded up to 14 .25 contact hours (18 .25

including Pre-Con Event) . The number of hours that have pharmacology and controlled substance content will vary depending on the breakout sessions attended . In order to receive contact hours you must attend a session/breakout in its entirety and complete a CNE evaluation form .

Hotel Information: Sonesta Resort130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA

$139 .00 Room Rate till September 27th while supplies last . Call 1 .800-766-3782 Group Code 1017NURSES

Be sure to get a confirmation number for your records .

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SCNA Annual Meeting Oct. 21

Annual Membership Meeting

Annual Meeting UpdateThe Annual Meeting of SCNA will take place on

October 21, 2016 at the Sonesta Hilton Head Resort, Hilton Head SC . All members are welcome and encouraged to attend . There is no cost to attend the Annual Meeting, unless one wishes to stay for the luncheon that will follow the meeting . Actions of the Annual Meeting will include the annual reports to the membership of the Board of Directors of SCNA and the announcement of the 2016 election results . All SCNA/ANA and SCNA-Only members who meet the qualification to vote and are in attendance at the Annual Meeting may vote during that meeting . There is no proxy voting . The qualification is membership in SCNA/ANA or SCNA-Only as of October 7, 2016 and continue to hold membership after that date . _______________________________________________

ResolutionsThe official call for Resolutions was made in January

issue of the SC Nurse . Resolutions must have been received by May 1, 2016 . To date not one has been received . There is a process for the presentation of Resolutions during the Annual Meeting . This process includes any Resolutions not previously forwarded to SCNA . The full explanation of the process may be found in the Standing Rules in the Annual Book of Reports . The Annual Book of Reports will be posted to the SCNA website no later than October 10, 2016 . Copies of The Annual Book of Reports will be provided to attendees ._______________________________________________

These Bylaws will be proposed at the SCNA Annual Meeting in October 2016 for a vote of the members in attendance at the SCNA Annual Meeting .

Bylaw Proposals

I. ProposalArticle III: MembershipSection 1 . Composition

Add new a . “SCNA shall have membership open to all registered nurses and meet the qualifications of membership as enumerated in this section .”

Rationale: As suggested in the ANA Bylaws to provide congruence_______________________________________________

II. ProposalArticle III: MembershipSection 3. Membership Rights and Obligations

Add to current number 5: following “Attend” the SCNA Annual Meeting, the ANA Membership Assembly and any other meetings and unrestricted activities of SCNA and ANA .”

Rationale: fulfills ANA requirement to be certain that members know that they may attend the Membership Assembly if they follow the requirements of ANA for attendance ._______________________________________________

III. ProposalArticle V . DuesSection 1 . Amount of Dues

a . Full Membership Includes: 1 . ANA Dues:

(b) Insert after last sentence is each section: “SCNA will follow the implementation of the dues, including the Dues Escalator according to the calendar accepted by ANA .”

2 . SCNA Dues: (b) Insert after last sentence is each section:

“SCNA will follow the implementation of the dues, including the Dues Escalator according to the calendar accepted by ANA .”

Rationale: SCNA has always followed the ANA calendar for implementation of the Dues Escalator . This addition to the two sections would ensure that any action taken at the ANA level would be mirrored at the SCNA level . At the current time ANA is evaluating a series of dues plans to try to determine what a positive dues amount might be for ANA and for C/SNAs . (VALUE PRICING PILOT PROGRAM) This is part of a long term project by ANA and the C/SNAs . The implementation or non-implementation of the Dues Escalator would be in line with trying to find a dues amount that would assist in making ANA/C/SNA membership even more attractive ._______________________________________________

IV. ProposalArticle VI . Board of DirectorsSection 2 . Composition

(a) . Strike: three (3) Chairpersons of the Commission . Insert Two (2) Chairpersons of the Commissions to replace the current language .

Rationale: As SCNA began the newly created system of Chapters it seemed reasonable to create the position of Commission Chair for Chapters to ensure that the “voice” of the Chapters would be heard at the Board table . As time has moved on and the Chapters have grown

this voice is not as necessary, since most of the Chapter Chairs themselves attend the Board meetings and are welcome to express their needs and opinion on the issues that both affect their Chapters as well as the other work of the SCNA Board . This position has remained unfilled for two years . It has not appeared that this has harmed the Chapters in any way . The reduction of one Board member does allow for there to be an odd number of Board members which is desirable ._______________________________________________

V. ProposalArticle IX: CommissionsSection 2 . Composition and Designation

(a) . Strike: (a) Commission on SCNA Chapters and (1) SCNA Chapters

(b) . Renumber (b) and (c) to become (a) and (b) .Rationale: See above .Subsequent revision of the SCNA Organizational Chart:

Redraw in such a way that the SCNA Chapters are a direct line from the Board of Directors rather than under the title of Commissions . Retain the two Commissions as they are depicted with a title for Commissions and the remaining two under that title in a direct line from the Board of Directors ._______________________________________________

Report of the SCNA Nomination CommitteeThis article represents the initial report of the

Nomination Committee for the 2016 election . The following offices are open for election . In keeping with the SCNA Election Policy write-ins will be permitted for a member whose name does not appear on the ballot by writing in the name of that member ONLY if the member being written-in is a member in good standing AND has consented to serve if elected . The consent to serve must be filed before the election opens . The election will open September 6, 2016 and close October 4, 2016 .

Each candidate was invited to submit biographical information, a statement as to why they are running for a particular office, and a picture .

The statements appear as received by the SCNA prior to publication of this issue of the SC Nurse . The SCNA Nominating Committee has called for the member suggestions for the 2016 elections .

In 2016, members will elect:Full (SCNA/ANA) & SCNA Only Election• President-Elect• CommissionChair-SCNAChapters• DirectorSeat1• DirectorSeat2• SCNANominationCommittee(5people)

Full (SCNA/ANA)• Representative to theANAMembershipAssembly

(2 people – President and President-Elect)• Alternates for Representatives to the ANA

Membership Assembly

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SCNA Board of Directors Officer NominationsCurrent President Elect will become President January 1, 2017 & Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly Sheryl Mitchell of Columbia, SC

Place of Employment: USC College of Nursing and Doctors Care

Current Title: Clinical Assistant Professor; Interim Director, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program; and Assistant Director, FNP Program

Statement of Why Running For Office: Leadership is the opportunity to serve and give back to your profession and community . I am seeking the position of Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly so that I may represent all SC registered nurses . Health care is changing and the role of the nurse will need to evolve in response to this change so that we may provide quality care . South Carolina nurses must be prepared to meet the health care challenges in various settings . _______________________________________________

President Elect & Representative to the ANA Membership AssemblySelina McKinney of Columbia, SC

Place of Employment: USC College of Nursing

Current Title: Director PMHNP Program

Statement of Why Running For Office: I would be honored for the opportunity to serve as the SCNA president elect . I will bring a passion for transforming health care and a vision of nurses as leaders in that transformation . As the professionals with 24/7 eyes on the patient experience, the care process, and care outcomes, we intimately know the gaps in quality and possible solutions to meet those challenges . I have worked with underserved populations since 1993 and witness gaps in our health care system every week . By working together, we can address problems more effectively . I will also bring a passion for wellness to the office of president elect, which extends to caregivers . Nurses need work environments that support their own well-being, professional growth, and salary and title progression . Many health care settings reflect human resource policies of the early 20th century with time clocks and production-line thinking . Nurses’ work demands need to be realistic . We need adequate staffing and support to deliver safe, high quality care for increasingly more fragile patients . My career experiences inform my understanding of these issues . From nurse tech to APRN, I have experienced empowering nursing students to approach the work setting with an appraising eye and advocate’s heart . I hope you will consider my nomination for president elect . Saving lives is important work . Nurses are the most critical factor in that equation . We are strong and we can be even stronger . We are informed and yet we can increase our understanding about ways to improve health care delivery, patient outcomes and nursing work environments . I am walking this path alongside working in our profession from many perspectives . As a faculty member, I share

my passion with nursing students at the USC College of Nursing . I hope to advance our profession from the ‘ground up’ by of you ._______________________________________________

Alternate Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly Stanley Harris of Orangeburg, SC

Place of Employment: ITT Technical Institute

Current Title: Chair, School of Nursing

Statement of Why Running for Office: I am looking forward to learning more about life at the ANA level . I would like to explore new horizons ._______________________________________________

Commission Chair – SCNA Chapters NO NOMINATIONS RECEIVED

_______________________________________________

Director Seat 1Alice Wyatt of West Columbia, SC

Place of Employment: Volunteer NP for Good Samaritan Clinic, West Columbia, SC plus volunteer at Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, SC

Current Title: APRN-BCStatement of Why Running For

Office: To continue the work started on SCNA’s Strategic Plan ._______________________________________________

Director Seat 2Tami Nielson of Summerville, SC

Place of Employment: Medical University South Carolina

Current Title: RNStatement of Why Running For

Office: The ball is rolling on our New Grad Advisory Council and I want to keep it rolling! The council is growing month by month and it is exciting to see where it is going! I am running for this position for a second term because I have a lot of ideas on how we can grow our new grad membership and I anticipate a lot of growth over the next 2 years!_______________________________________________

Nominations Committee (elect five)Shakira Lynn of Simpsonville, SC

Place of Employment: Laurens County Community Care Center

Current Title: Family Nurse Practitioner

Statement of Why Running For Office: I’m running for this office because SCNA shares my passion and dedication to the nursing profession . I plan to attend chapter meetings as well as SCNA annual

conference . As part of the nominations committee, I will work with other committee members to secure candidates for the upcoming ballot and present a slate of qualified, acceptable candidates to the board of directors to gain approval . I will work diligently to recruit potential candidates and encourage interest in SCNA leadership .

Latasha Williams of Columbia, SCPlace of Employment: Wm . Jennings

Bryan Dorn VA Medical CenterCurrent Title: Staff Nurse-Med/SurgStatement of Why Running For

Office: To help assist with bringing great candidates to direct the association .

Robin Traufler of Columbia, SCPlace of Employment: Advanced

Heart Health Center at Palmetto Health Richland

Current Title: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Statement of Why Running For Office: I am running for a seat on the SCNA Nominations Committee to help facilitate the growth and mission of SCNA . I feel that it is very important to nominate people who are going to continue the mission of the SCNA and help SCNA grow as well as advocate for nurses .

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Annual Membership Meeting

SCNA Chapter Officer NominationsAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse ChapterChapter ChairKahlil Demonbreun of Orangeburg, SC

Place of Employment: WJB Dorn VA Medical Center

Current Title: Womens’ Health Medical Director

Statement of Why Running For Office: Committed to the Advanced Practice Nursing Profession, I am seeking re-election to contribute to our continued growth of the APRN role here in South Carolina . I hold the knowledge, experience, and vision to serve in this role . As current Chapter Chair I have served with integrity and respect while representing the Chapter on the state, regional and national levels . The chapter’s membership has demonstrated a progressive increase during my current term . Yet we have much to accomplish and I thank you for considering me as the APRN Chapter Chair .

Chapter Member-At-Large (elect two)Kelly Bouthillet of Hilton Head, SC

Place of Employment: Hilton Head and Coastal Carolina Hospitals

Current Title: MSN, APRN, CCNS, ACNP-BC

Statement of Why Running For Office: The current practice landscape continues to be challenging and requires that all APRNs possess understanding of current threats to scope of practice regulations and other policy initiatives that APRNs have the knowledge and competencies to advocate for . I have spent time during my current term in advocating for advanced practice nursing, most notably in the Lowcountry as well as networking with APRNs across the state, to ‘recruit’ support for involvement in professional nursing, social activism and policy issues for nursing and our patients .

Shakira Lynn of Simpsonville, SCPlace of Employment: Laurens

County Community Care CenterCurrent Title: Family Nurse

Practitioner Statement of Why Running For

Office: I’m running for this office because SCNA shares the same passion that I have for the nursing profession . My goal is to be familiar with the operations of the SCNA APRN Executive Board and assist in the achievement of goals and supporting decisions made by the Board of Directors . I will accept the responsibilities of all assignments as delegated by the chapter as well as work on committees as needed . I plan to attend chapter meetings as well as annual conference . I will maintain communication with chapter membership and fulfill all responsibilities as described in the policies and procedures ._______________________________________________

Clinical Nurse Leader ChapterChapter ChairMary Alice Hodge of Spartanburg, SC

Place of Employment: USC UpstateCurrent Title: Assoc . Professor /

Chair Graduate ProgramStatement of Why Running For

Office: I am CNL Certified and Director of USC Upstate’s Graduate program which focuses on the CNL track . I have been an active member of SCNA since 2014 and desire to move the Clinical Nurse Leader forward in South Carolina . Increased membership in the CNL Chapter is my goal .

Chapter Member-At-Large (elect two)Katharine Gibb of Spartanburg, SC

Place of Employment: University of South Carolina Upstate

Current Title: Dean, Mary Black School of Nursing University of South Carolina Upstate

Statement of Why Running For Office: As Dean of Mary Black School of Nursing our graduate program’s track is the Clinical Nurse Leader . I will be actively involved in the CNL Chapter to see this chapter grow in membership and show the benefit of utilizing CNLs in the nursing profession .

Sonya Blevins of Greenville, SCPlace of Employment: University of

South Carolina UpstateCurrent Title: Assoc . Dean

Greenville Campus Statement of Why Running For

Office: I have taught in the USC Upstate graduate program (CNL track) since the program began . I am knowledgeable in the curriculum and want to see active participation in the CNL Chapter ._______________________________________________

Nurse Educator ChapterChapter Chair

No Nominations Received

Chapter Member-At-Large (elect two)No Nominations Received

_______________________________________________

Piedmont ChapterChapter ChairAva Pridemore of Duncan, SC

Place of Employment: Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System- Pelham Medical Center

Current Title: Regulatory ManagerStatement of Why Running For

Office: No one ran to be chair during last elections so I asked to be placed into the position so our chapter would have a leader . I was appointed January 2015 . I would like to run for another term because I have ideas for the chapter that I have not been able to implement yet .

Chapter Member-At-Large (elect two)Kellye McCluskey of Rock Hill, SC

Place of Employment: Presbyterian Hospital

Current Title: BSN, RN, CNN - Acute Dialysis Nurse

Statement of Why Running For Office: Would like to take a more active role in promoting the nursing profession and the professional nurses that provide excellent care in a variety of settings in the state of South Carolina. I am currently responsible for QualityAssessment Indicators in my unit where I work and also I participate on the Best Practice Evidence Team - these two additional duties have given me the opportunity to work closely with other nurses and various disciplines in healthcare to promote teamwork, collaboration and foster nurses to engage in research and investigation into best practices that promote overall improved patient outcomes and satisfaction ._______________________________________________

Psychiatric – Mental Health ChapterChapter ChairMaggie Johnson of West Colmbia, SC

Place of Employment: Columbia Area Mental Health Center, SCDMH

Current Title: Nurse PractitionerStatement of Why Running For Office: I love Psych!

Chapter Member-At-Large (elect two)Kim Gilmore of Gadsden, SC

Place of Employment: SC Department of Mental Health

Current Title: Nurse PractitionerStatement of Why Running For

Office: I am running for the office of member at large to be accountable to members of the SC Nurses Association (SCNA) and other nurses by assisting the organization to achieve its goal, and effecting policies, through assisting with tasks as directed by the SCNA board . Utilizing my nursing skills, I will convey information to nurses regarding decisions made by the board and serve as liaison between the SCNA board, members, and volunteers .

Kathrene C. Berger of Columbia, SCPlace of Employment: University of

South Carolina / Eau Claire Behavioral Medicine

Current Title: Asst . Dir . PMHNP Program, Clinical Assistant Professor

Statement of Why Running For Office: It concerns me that there was a psych chapter that I was completely unaware in which I could have been involved . The mental health needs of our state are great! Psychiatric nurses at all levels are in a great position to impact the future of mental health care in our state so we need an active voice .

Peggy Dulaney of Easley, SCPlace of Employment: retired from

private practiceCurrent Title: retired Clinical Nurse

SpecialistStatement of Why Running For

Office: Even though I am retired from nursing, I highly value the specialty of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing and would like to continue to work toward promoting both PMH practice and working for the betterment of psychiatric care in SC ._______________________________________________

Women and Children’s Health ChapterChapter ChairMary Wessinger of Chapin, SC

Place of Employment: Palmetto Health Baptist, Newberry College

Current Title: Staff RN, Adjunct Faculty

Statement of Why Running For Office: I have practiced in this area of Nursing for 32 years, I love what I do and feel that new mothers, infants and all women deserve the best care we can provide based on evidence based practice . We are all advocates for our patients .

Chapter Member-At-Large (elect two)Francis Ashe-Goins of Columbia, SC

Place of Employment: Choose Well SC

Current Title: Clinic Realtions Manager

Statement of Why Running For Office: I have a passion for women’s health and have been engaged in this issue for more than 20 years . Retired from the federal government as the Deputy Director for Women’s Health and want to continue my work for the women and girls of South Carolina which is my birth home .

Andrietta Barnett of Green Pond, SCPlace of Employment: Medical

University of SCCurrent Title: DNP, APRN, FNP-BCStatement of Why Running

For Office: I would like to increase awareness about Woman’s Health and the importance of having annual exams . Early detection is the key to managing most disease processes .

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Annual Membership Meeting

SCNA Legislative Priorities 2014-2016

SCNA Election Eligibility InformationFor this election that is strictly for officers of SCNA all members of SCNA/ANA

or SCNA Only will be eligible to vote for all offices for which they qualify according to information below .

In order to vote in the 2016 SCNA Election you must be a current member as of July 1, 2016 and meet the membership requirements for licensure found in the current SCNA and ANA Bylaws . The July 1st date was established based in the election beginning September 6, 2016 . The election process of SCNA requires each eligible voter to be a member in good standing at least two (2) full months from the 1st of the month prior to the month the election is held . (Example: Election begins September 6th therefore two (2) full months from the 1st of the month is July 1st .)

A list of current members will be published on the SCNA website prior to the first day of balloting . It is up to the individual members to validate the information and to contact the SCNA staff during regular business hours (as stated on the website) prior to voting if the member believes that he/she was omitted from the voting list in error so that a correction can be made . Any SCNA members in good standing may present evidence that there is an error in the list of current members prior to the voting and up to the closing of the election . Failure to notify SCNA of an error in the voting list prior to the closing of the vote is considered a waiver of the member’s right to challenge the voting list or the election . Failure to notify SCNA that the member is not on the voting list prior to the closing of the vote is considered a waiver of the individual’s right to challenge the voting list or the election .

Every two years the SCNA Annual Meeting is requested to review, amend and approve the SCNA Legislative Priorities for the upcoming two years . The two year number is used as the South Carolina General Assembly has a two year term for each full session of the Assembly . The current Legislative Priorities are below . Please read and think about any potential changes that you might like to see as you attend the Annual Meeting . As a courtesy to the Chair of the Annual Meeting, President Connie Varn and to the Annual Meeting attendees, please be certain that the presiding officer is aware of any proposed changes to the Legislative Priorities before the start of the meeting . Each suggestion/change must also be on an official SCNA Motion Form which will be available at the Annual meeting .

The South Carolina Nurses Association has among its purposes:1) To promote the quality of life and health care for all people2) To foster the nursing profession as a leading, positive force in the health care

delivery system

To achieve these broad purposes, the SCNA will provide leadership in the legislative and public policy arena .

To promote the quality of life and health care for all people in South Carolina, SCNA will:

1) Promote access to and delivery of safe, cost effective, quality health services for the public

2) Protect nursing care services to the public with emphasis in the licensed nurses’ roles as qualified providers of healthcare services

3) Support equal rights and opportunities for all peoples unrestricted by consideration of age, color, creed, disability, gender, health status, lifestyle, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation

4) Support legislation that promotes and protects environmental health in the home, at the worksite, in the community

5) Initiate and/or support legislation to assure comprehensive health care services to all people, especially vulnerable populations

To foster the nursing profession in its role as a provider, leader, and collaborator in the health care delivery system, SCNA will:

1) Initiate, monitor and respond to all activity which would affect the practice of nursing

2) Assure nursing participation in planning, development, and evaluation of policies related to health care

3) Support and protect the rights of nurses in the workplace4) Initiate and support the procurement of public and private funding for nursing

education and nursing research

Adopted:November 15, 2002 SCNA House of DelegatesNovember 11, 2006 SCNA Annual Meeting

Revised and Approved:October 25, 2008 SCNA Annual MeetingOctober 23, 2010 SCNA Annual MeetingSeptember 22, 2012 SCNA Annual MeetingOctober 24, 2014 SCNA Annual Meeting

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should be received by September 6th and are due back to SCNA on or before October 4th to be included in the tally .

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City Location Day &Time of Meeting

Anderson Anderson Public Library300 N . McDuffie St .Anderson, SC

Monday, 5:30 PM

Charleston Charleston Center5 Charleston Center Dr .Conf . room-Rm . 237B(call for code information)

Monday, 5 PM

Columbia Adolescent Recovery CenterStephenson Center720 Gracern Rd ., Ste . 120Columbia, SC 29210Group room 5

Tuesday, 5 PM

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Thursday, 5 PM

Florence Doctors Bruce & Lee Library509 Dargon StreetFlorence, SCRoom 253 (second floor)

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Monday, 6 PM

Myrtle Beach

Office of Dr . Brian Adler1945 Glenns Bay Rd .Myrtle Beach, SC

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Tuesday, 5:30 PM

Spartanburg Westside Cyrill Library525 Oak Grove Rd .Spartanburg, SC

Tuesday, 5:30 PM

Peer Assistance Programs in Nursing

Lucy Easler, MS RN NEA-BCJulie Schroll, RN, BSN, OCN

An article by Diane Kunyk, Substance use disorders among registered nurses: prevalence, risks and perceptions in a disciplinary jurisdiction was recently published in the Journal of Nursing Management . This article is particularly relevant as nurses are vulnerable to substance abuse disorders (SUD) . Turns out that special knowledge, skills and insights gained from nurses’ education and professional experiences do not offer enough protective factors to safe guard against substance abuse and the rippling effects it produces for families, colleagues, managers and employers. Quite the contrary,the demands placed on today’s healthcare professional, including the nurse can actually place them at risk when combined with other predisposing factors .

The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of SUD among nurses and its relationship with a discipline focused culture . In addition to posing prevalence questions, the study also asked nurses about their perceptions on the treatment and disposition of impaired nurses . While this study was conducted in Canada, similarities between the reporting and disciplinary requirements are not all that different than what a South Carolina nurse should expect if found guilty

of substance-related behaviors: termination, probation, practice restrictions, suspension or revocation of license, reprimands, public disclosure and high legal costs .

Disciplinary action, according to Kunyk (2015) is not the beat all end all . This notion is supported by our State . South Carolina has very effective programs, serving as adjuncts to the disciplinary process . The Recovery Professionals Program (RPP) provides monitoring services while the South Carolina Nurses Association’s Peer Assistance Program in Nursing (PAPIN) offers peer supports groups throughout South Carolina .

Addiction and substance abuse often times goes unidentified or untreated . Nurses are caregivers and thus, there are feelings of shame and guilt when they are discovered (Kunyk, 2015) . All South Carolina nurses have a responsibility when it comes to being able to identify SUD in the work place .

For additional information about PAPIN, go to http://www .scnurses .org/?PAPIN .

Kunyk, D . (2015) . Substance use disorders among registered nurses: prevalence, risks and perceptions in a disciplinary jurisdiction . Journal of Nursing Management, 23, 54-64 .

McCafferty, Lyn A .E . (2010) . Second Chances: Nurses in Recovery . Retrieved from http://nursing .advanceweb .com/features/articles/second-chances-nurses-in-recovery .aspx

An Evidence Update from peer Assistance program in

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In Memory of Pauline Alexandra Thompson

January 7, 1972 - April 10, 2016COLUMBIA - She spread love . Pauline Alexandra

Thompson, Polly to the world, was born on January 7, 1972 in Columbia, SC . Following a short illness she died in Columbia on April 10, 2016 . Robert Smith Thompson and Judith Curfman Thompson were honored to have been her parents .

Polly began her formal education in a series of pre-school experiences and Forest Lake Elementary School . Her family was privileged to move to China for a year under the Fulbright Program and her sixth grade year was spent at the International School of Beijing . She then attended Hand Middle School, Dreher High School, and after a year at Converse College returned to the University of South Carolina majoring in History . One special summer provided her with a thrilling experience of being an intern for Senator Strom Thurmond . She held a variety of jobs until finally realizing that she really wanted to be a teacher . She taught in several different areas during her ten-year Social Studies career .

The very essence of Polly was love . She loved her parents and grandparents, her aunts and uncles, her cousins and her cousins’ children . She loved her cats and her special neighbor dog . She loved her many friends in Columbia and around the world . She truly loved her home state and SC beaches, and Cincinnati, London, and Washington . Her travels included a trip

to Russia in high school and many family or solo trips to Toronto, London, and numerous American cities . She loved the Gamecock teams . Reading, art, and music of all kinds were very special to her . She especially loved the music of several Columbia based bands . Because she so loved her students, above all those who had not been expected to have achievement in education, she was a marvelous teacher .

Polly is survived by her parents; aunt and uncle, Jane Curfman and Michael Barrett Hoge; her cousins, Andrew Curfman and Robin Hoge, Aaron Barrett and Stacey Hoge and Katherine Hoge and Mitch Graham . She is also survived by her cousins’ children, Katlyn, Raegan and Owen who were most special to their “Aunt Polly .” She is also survived by her godparents, Robert Lee Oakman and Elizabeth Werth Oakman; and their two sons and families . Polly was delighted to have her beloved grandparents from whom she found so much support, inspiration, and joy as part of her life for many years .

Polly was a member of the P .E .O . International Sisterhood and a new Life Member of the Carolina Alumni Association . She had recently been a docent for the Historic Columbia Foundation and until January of this year was the Secretary of the Shandon Neighborhood Council .

The Care and Concern of SCNA...

is sent to:

The family of Linda Howe on Linda’s death in May .

Judith Thompson on the recent death of her daughter Pauline (Polly) Thompson in

April .

Renatta Loquist and family at the death of her daughter-in-law, Joanie Loquist .

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Advocacy

The SCNA Advocacy Fund is now two years old . This fund assists in covering costs of the advocacy work done by SCNA . Costs increase as opportunities for action increase . There are opportunities for advocacy in all areas of nursing practice .

All members of the SCNA Board of Directors have also been asked to contribute in addition to all the volunteer time that they provide for advocacy on behalf of the nursing profession . SCNA Chapter members have also been challenged to participate .

The Advocacy Fund augments the SCNA budgeted amounts that are needed for a variety of costs related to advocacy . Contributions may be made by anyone to SCNA . The Fund is not a tax-deductible item for individuals due to the fact that it will be used for advocacy and lobbying . Donations should be made using the information found on the SCNA WEB site www.scnurses.org . Donations may be made by check or by credit card and can be paid monthly .

Join your peers as they work to ensure that nursing will continue to be a forward moving profession!

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Peggy Dulaney Emilienne Watonsi Terry Sims

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SCNA Annual Meeting Oct. 21

South Carolina Nurses Association

, New and Reinstated SCNA/ANA MembersFebruary 23, 2016 – May 23, 2016

Tricia Amelung Hilton Head Island, SCJo-Lynn Aponte Mount Pleasant, SCTanja Ashe Mount Pleasant, SCJenny Avery North Augusta, SCLisa Banks Greenville, SCDeborah Barbee North Augusta, SCClarissa Batson Greenville, SCClifford Beach Goose Creek, SCZiennaBlackwell Columbia,SCMelinda Branham Camden, SCKelli Bray Six Mile, SCBeth Ann Bremer Lexington, SCMelody Brockington Clinton, SCNickole Broddy Clio, SCMichael Brown Lexington, SCErin Bulatao-Hollifield Beaufort, SCDeeana Burr Mount Pleasant, SCNatale Burton Greenwood, SCColleen Butcher Summerville, SCTacorey Campbell Ladson, SCAnnette Carnevale Simpsonville, SCPatricia Champagne Cayce, SCSara Christie Greenville, SCLynne Cobb North Charleston, SCRebecca Corbett Charleston, SCJeanine Crosby Conway, SC

Leah Cuff Lexington, SCEmma Davis Simpsonville, SCCharity Deese Lancaster, SCLauren Defreitas Summerville, SCAmy Dievendorf Columbia, SCEmily Dobbins Columbia, SCLauren Faile Lancaster, SCElizabeth Ferraro North Augusta, SCSherrel Fleming Fountain Inn, SCLaura Floyd Woodruff, SCCarolyn Galloway Seneca, SCLaura Gray Ladson, SCDaisha Green Effingham, SCKimberly Green Travelers Rest, SCRegina Greer Columbia, SCMary Lou Guerrina Columbia, SCCassandra Henry- Richardson Columbia, SCChimene Heyward Beaufort, SCMelissa Hill Charleston, SCBarbie Horne Pomaria, SCRenita Irving Batesburg, SCBrenda James-Pitt Columbia, SCDeirdre Jamison Orangeburg, SCKimberly Jenkins North Charleston, SCAmy Jenks Georgetown, SC

Ashley Johnson Elgin, SCRosa Jones Taylors, SCMarcille Jorgenson Mount Pleasant, SCJoseph Josey Huger, SCJanice Kilby Murrells Inlet, SCMegan Lang Columbia, SCS . Elaine Leonard St . Matthews, SCAmber Martin Rock Hill, SCKendra Mason Anderson, SCThayer McGahee Aiken, SCElizabeth McKniff Myrtle Beach, SCAshley Merck Summerville, SCMelissa Mitchell Charleston, SCTiffany Morris Sumter, SCTiffany Nobles Spartanburg, SCMichele Patterson Inman, SCLinda Payment Greenville, SCDeresh Perez Spartanburg, SCDebra Petrie Ridgeville, SCJulianne Pope Easley, SCDebraQuick Florence,SCMarie Rataj Summerville, SCKarin Riley Hilton Head Island, SCKimberly Robertson Cheraw, SCKatelan Robertson North Charleston, SCBrande Rountree Ridgeland, SC

Susan Saverance Rock Hill, SCColette Senseney Florence, SCNatally Shadwick Seneca, SCKelli Shepherd Charleston, SCMelanie Slate North Augusta, SCKristin Smith Orangeburg, SCNatasha Smith Columbia, SCKristen Smith Gaffney, SCTiffany Solari Mount Pleasant, SCTamara Starnes Lancaster, SCDenise Strasser Greenville, SCKimberly Sussewell Columbia, SCAbbey Tapler Lexington, SCElizabeth Tedford Cottageville, SCKimberley Theuerl Lexington, SCPaula Thomas Greenville, SCAlisha Thompson Newberry, SCMartha Tomlin Sumter, SCKathy Vanravenstein Ladson, SCTonya Wagner Moncks Corner, SCKatherine Wanstall Goose Creek, SCJobina Watson Myrtle Beach, SCLindsey White Leesville, SCToccora Wilson Summerville, SCTammy Younan Surfside Beach, SCLynetteZitzner Lexington,SC

New, SCNA-Only Membersfebruary 23, 2016 – May 23, 2016

Jennifer Bayne Greenville, SCMary Jane Brantley Greer, SCTeresa Carr Fountain Inn, SCGlenda Collins Lexington, SCDena Douglas Easley, SCChristina Fendrick MT Pleasant, SCKristen Hindman Florence, SCMary Jarmulowicz Beaufort, SCMimi Jenko Lakeland, FLDeborah Porche Greenville, SCRonnie Roland North Charleston, SCRoy Smith Columbia, SCKimberly Speer Anderson, SCDeborah Szelepka Beaufort, SCBrandy Troisi Moore, SC

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WANTED: Members of SCNA who will recruit new members to SCNA

REWARD: A check for $25 .00 for each Full SCNA/ANA member OR SCNA Only member . Not valid for any reduced price memberships

HOW TO COLLECT YOUR REWARDS: Be sure that your new recruit knows to join on line and to put your name in the “referred by” section of the application . It couldn’t be easier!

HOW MANY REWARDS MAY A MEMBER COLLECT: There is NO repeat NO limit to the number of reward checks of $25 .00 that current members can earn . Start today and enjoy your rewards!

Message from director Seat 2

Tami Nielson

The New Grad Advisory Council has been meeting monthly via tele conference to develop our plan on attracting new grads to the SCNA . I am excited about what the future holds! This fall, our team of new grads will be visiting campuses across the state to get our seniors excited about their new profession and joining the SCNA! We are also working on planning a special event for our new grads at convention! Stay tuned! If you would like to join the New Grad Advisory Council, please email me at taminielson@gmail .com and I would be happy to share with you more details!

Tami Nielson

Full Reduced Special

Total Dues: $283 $141 .50 $70 .75

Breakdown:

ANA Portion $146 $73 $36 .50 SCNA Portion $137 $68 .50 $34 .25 SCNA Only $187 ANA Only $191

Full Membership-ANA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 20 .24%

for a figure of $29 .55 of your full ANA dues of $146 .00 . of $19 .87 your full SCNA dues of $137 .00 .

-SCNA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 14 .5% for a figure

-Therefore, a total of $49.42 is non-deductible of your total dues payment of $283 .00 .

Reduced Membership-ANA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 20 .24%

for a figure of $14 .78 of your full ANA dues of $73 .00 . -SCNA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 14 .5%

for a figure of $9 .93 of your full SCNA dues of $68 .50 .

dues deductibility for the SC Nurses Association Calendar Year 2016

-Therefore, a total of $24.71 is non-deductible of your total dues payment of $141 .50 .

Special Membership-ANA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 20 .24%

for a figure of $7 .39 of your full ANA dues of $36 .50 .- SCNA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 14 .5%

for a figure of $4 .97 of your full SCNA dues of $34 .25 . -Therefore, a total of $12.36 is non-deductible of your

total dues payment of $70 .75 .

SCNA Only Membership- SCNA dues that are non-deductible is 14 .5% for a

figure of $27.11 of your SCNA Only dues of $187 .

ANA Only Membership- ANA dues that are non-deductible is 20 .24% for a

figure of $38.66 of your ANA Only dues of $191 .

Please check with your accountant as to whether in your individual case any of your SCNA dues fee is deductible for business/professional expenses as this varies widely .

This information is published each year in the South Carolina Nurse or you can call 803-252-4781 . Thank you for your continued support of your profession through your professional organization .

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South Carolina Nurses Association

July 1, 2016 Date of eligible membership to vote in election

July 15, 2016 SCNA BOARD MEETING 1:00-4:00PM

July 15, 2016 CHAPTER CHAIRS MEETING 3:00pm-4:00pm Conference Call if desired

July 16, 2016 APRN CHAPTER MEETING 10:00AM at SCNA

September 6, 2016 Election Notice Mailed

September 6, 2016 Last day to file consent to participate as officer on file at SCNA

September 6, 2016 List of members eligible to vote posted on SCNA website

September 6, 2016 Election Opens

October 4, 2016 Election Closes

October7, 2016 Officers notified of election results

October 19, 2016 SCNA BOARD MEETING Pre Annual Meeting Board at Convention

October 21, 2016 SCNA Annual Membership Meeting

October 21, 2016 Annual Meeting of the SCNA BOD

November 9, 2016 for programs January 1st or later CE APPROVER COMMITTEE SUBMISSION DEADLINE

November 19, 2016 Election Challenge Deadline

December 16, 2016 SCNA BOARD MEETING 4:00PM-6:00PM Conference Call Budget Adoption

SCFCNA Hosts Foundations Course for Faith Community Nurses

Faith community nursing, recognized by the American Nurses Association in collaboration with the Health Ministry Association, is a specialty of professional nursing practice focusing on the intentional care of the spirit as well as the promotion of wholistic health and prevention or minimization of illness within the faith community (ANA, 2012) . Nursing in the faith community incorporates the whole person including mind, body, and spirit with an emphasis on the spiritual component and is identified as a calling for registered nurses who have a strong personal faith and a sincere spirit of caring for individuals, families, and communities .

To practice as a faith community nurse, the Scope and Standards for faith community nurses recommends completion of a Foundations Course . The South Carolina Faith Community Nurses Association (SCFCNA) in conjunction with the Spartanburg Regional Health System Corporate Education Department was pleased to offer the 33 .5 hour continuing education credit Foundations Course March 3rd-5th in Spartanburg .

Just Because You Received this publication, it doesn’t Mean You Are A SCNA Member

Membership Made EasyEverything you need to know is on line http://www.nursingworld.org/joinana.aspx

Full SCNA/ANA Membership Dues: $283.00 annually or $24.09 monthly

•Fulltimeemployed•Parttimeemployed

Reduced SCNA/ANA Membership Dues: $141.50 annually or $12.29 monthly

•RNsnotemployed•RNsinfulltimestudyuntil

graduation •Graduatesofbasicnursingprograms

for a first year of membership within 6 months following graduation;

•RNs66yearsofageorolderwhoare not earning more than social security allows without a loss of social security payments

Special SCNA/ANA Membership Dues: $70.75 annually or $6.40 monthly

•66yearsofageoroverandnotemployed;

•Totallydisabled•PastNSNA/SNA-SCMembers

for a first year of membership if membership is initiated within 6 months of licensure

SCNA State-Only Membership: $187.00 annually or $16.08 monthly

ANA-Only Membership $191.00 annually or $16.42 monthly

As a member of SCNA there are several options available to you to enhance your membership experience. SCNA has Chapters that are open to members of SCNA. You are welcome to join any of the chapters listed, think about creating others, or simply enjoy your state membership in SCNA. For more information about SCNA Chapters go to http://www.scnurses.org/?SCNAChapters

There is currently one geographical Chapter: -Piedmont Chapter (Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, and York Counties)

There are currently five practice based Chapters:

-APRN Chapter -Psychiatric-Mental Health Chapter -Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Chapter -Women and Children’s Health Chapter

-Nurse Educator Chapter

Sign up for chapter membership by going to https://scnurses.site-ym.com/?page=ConsentParticpateChC

2016 Calendar

South Carolina faith Community NursingFourteen nurses from across the state participated and completed the course .

Congratulations to Robin Basily, Kathryn Cole, Doris Drayton, Marilyn Dunkle, Edith Hamilton, Sally Hardy, Melody Heffline, Charisse Dupree-Henegan, Lena Jones, Jeanette Kinnee, Genell Marsh, Linda Morgan, Ella Ndieli, and Carol Vinzant.

ReferenceAmerican Nurses Association and Health Ministries

Association . (2012), Faith Community Nursing. Scope and Standards of Practice Scope and Standards of Practice 2nd ed. Silver Spring, MD: American Nurses Association .

Save the DateThe SCFCNA is planning our Annual Conference

to be held on July 29, 2016 . Be sure to save this date and stay tuned for more information on registration . You may visit our website at www .scfcna .com for more information about the SCFCNA .

Our theme this year is “Faith Community Nursing: A National Perspective” and will feature Dr. Katora Campbell from the Church Health Center in Memphis, TN .

Nursing Opportunities• MustbeaRegisteredNurse/LPNlicensedinthestateofoperation.

• Nursingexperiencerequired,withexperienceinHospiceorHomeCarepreferred.• Mustsuccessfullycompleteonsiteevaluationsandcompetencieswithinninety(90)daysofemploymentandannuallythereafter.

• Mustpossessasoundknowledgeofnursingprinciples,proceduresandelementsofpatientfamilyteaching.

• Overnighttravelmayberequired. Our locations:

Anderson • Charleston • Columbia • Greenville • Greenwood • Myrtle Beach • Sumter

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Seeking RNs in the areas ofMed/Surg, ICU, ER, and Labor and Delivery• Site is eligible for Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program and Scholarship Program• ExcellentBenefits • Newgradsaccepted • SummerLeaveProgramavailable–Limitedpositions• 124bedacutecarehospital Equal Opportunity Employer

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Members in the News

SCNA’s CEO, Judith Thompson, and SCNA Member Jean Hopkins, of Columbia, pose for a picture with the USC’s Central Midlands Nurses

Association Nursing Scholarship recipient Melissa Felder.

Congratulations to Ashley Sirianni, of Columbia, for successfully defending her DNP thesis . Great Job Ashley!

Congratulations to Ruth Mustard, of Lexington, for receiving the Amy V . Cockcroft Leadership Excellence Award .

Congratulations to Deborah Hople, of Florence, for receiving a National Health Policy Award from the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties .

Congratulations to Tena Hunt McKinney, of Columbia, for receiving the USC’s Clinical Practice Teaching Award .

Congratulations to Sheryl Mitchell, of Columbia, for receiving USC’s Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award .

Congratulations to Elaine Amella, of Mount Pleasant, for being invited by Singapore’s Ministry of Health to serve on an evaluation panel under the National Innovation Challenge on Active and Confident Aging .

Congratulations to Cheryl Allen, of Charleston, for receiving the Cecelia O . Peng MUSC Doctorial Scholarship .

Congratulations to Phyllis Raynor, of Irmo, for being selected for the SAMHSA funded American Nurses Association Minority Fellowship Program .

Congratulations to the following SCNA Members who are 2015-2016 Cockcroft Fellows:

• AndreaCoyle• ThayerMcGahee• DeborahHopla

Chapter Section

Lynette M. Gibson, Ph.D., RN Associate Professor and Director of Research in Nursing

Mary Black School of Nursing, University of South Carolina Upstate

According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) (2013), “The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) assumes accountability for patient-care outcomes through the assimilation and application of evidence-based information to design, implement, and evaluate patient-care processes and models of care delivery .” Based upon this description, it is clear that evidence-based practice (EBP) is at the core of the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) role . What, then, is EBP and why should the CNL be competent in the process of EBP? EBP is a problem-solving approach to the delivery of health care that integrates the best evidence from well-designed studies and patient care data, and combines it with patient preferences and values and nurse expertise (Sackett et al . 2000, as cited in Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt 2015) . EBP consists of seven steps: Step 0: ignite a spirit of inquiry; Step 1: ask clinical questions in PICOT (patient, intervention, comparison, outcome,

the imperative: integrating Evidence-Based practice into the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Role

time) format; Step 2: search for the best evidence; Step 3: critically appraise the evidence; Step 4: integrate the evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences and values; Step 5: evaluate the outcomes of the practice decisions or changes based on evidence; and Step 6: disseminate EBP results .

In October 2013, the AACN released its most current CNL Competencies . One of the competencies is found in Essential 4: Translating and Integrating Scholarship into Practice. Many of the requirements of Essential 4 mirror the steps of the EBP process (Table 1) .

Requirements of CNL Essential 4 Steps of Evidence-Based Practice Process

Implement strategies for encouraging a culture of inquiry within the healthcare delivery team .

Step 0 – igniting a spirit of inquiry

Step 1 – ask clinical questions

Facilitate the process of retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of evidence in collaboration with healthcare team members, including patients, to improve care outcomes .

Step 2 – search for the best evidence

Step 3 – critically appraise the evidence

Design care based on…evidence to promote safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care .

Facilitate practice change based on best available evidence that results in quality, safety and fiscally responsible outcomes

Step 4 – integrate the evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences and values

Lead change initiatives to decrease or eliminate discrepancies between actual practices and identified standards of care

Step 5: Evaluate the outcomes of the practice decisions or changes based on evidence

Disseminate changes in practice and improvements in care outcomes to internal and external audiences

Step 6 – disseminate EBP results

Table 1 . CNL Competency Essential 4 and Steps of the EBP Process

Quality, safety, and evidence-based practice are the cornerstones of CNL practice(Harris, Roussel, & Thomas, 2013) . According to Harris, Roussel, and Thomas (2013), “CNLs, are well positioned to be the role model on their units for evidence-based practice, thereby influencing the quality and outcomes of care .” It is clear that the use of EBP by the CNL is an essential skill .

ReferencesAACN (2013) . Competencies and curricular expectations for Clinical Nurse LeaderSM education

and practice. Retrieved from http://www .aacn .nche .edu/publications/white-papers/cnl Harris, J . L ., Roussel, L ., & Thomas, T . (2013) . Initiating and sustaining the clinical nurse leader

role: A practical guide (2nd ed .) . Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers .Melnyk, B . M . & Fineout-Overholt, E . (2015) . Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare:

A guide to best practice. (3rd ed .) . Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer .

Congratulations to the following SCNA Members who are 2016-2017 Cockcroft Fellows:

• JenniferBell• SonyaBlevins• LucyEasler• VirginiaHawkins

Congratulations to the following 2016 Palmetto Gold SCNA Members:

• BeverlyBaliko• ElbonyBelton-Ashford• KathreneBrendell• WandaBrown• AlgieBryant• HopeCampbell• NicoleCoxe• AndreaCoyle• KahlilDemonbreun• AmberDewberry• DeAnneMessias• VanessaThompson• VincenciaTrowell• KellyWall

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SCNA State Convention Pharm Conference / Annual Meeting Oct. 19-21 Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head, SC

News You Can Use

What types of nursing care does long-term care insurance cover?

It depends on the policy . Long-term care insurance (LTCI) policies define three levels of long-term care . Because some LTCI policies pay for only certain forms of care, it’s important to understand these definitions:

• Skilled care: Continuousround-the-clock care designed to treat a medical condition; it’s ordered by a doctor and administered by skilled medical workers (e .g ., registered nurses, professional therapists) as part of an established treatment plan

• Intermediate care: Intermittent nursing andrehabilitative care provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse’s aides under a doctor’s supervision

• Custodial care: Care designed to help the patientperform activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, or eating; it can be provided by someone without professional medical skills, but it’s supervised by a doctor

Most LTCI policies cover skilled, intermediate, and custodial care in licensed nursing homes . Some of these policies may limit or exclude additional settings for long-term care (e .g ., home health care, assisted-living facilities) . To find out what type of care your LTCI policy covers and what facilities are approved to provide the care, be sure to read your policy carefully .

Isn’t estate planning only for the rich?In a word, no . Estate planning allows you or anyone to

implement certain tools now to ensure that your concerns and goals are fulfilled after you die . Your objective may be to simply make sure that your loved ones are provided for . Or you may have more complex goals, such as avoiding probate or reducing estate taxes .

Estate planning can be as simple as implementing a will (the cornerstone of any estate plan) and purchasing life insurance, or as complicated as executing trusts and exploring other sophisticated tax and estate planning techniques . Therefore, estate planning is important whether you are wealthy or whether you have only a small

estate . In fact, estate planning may be more important if you have a smaller estate because final expenses will have a greater impact on your estate . Wasting even a single asset may cause your loved ones to suffer from lack of financial resources .

You may also want to plan your estate if you have special circumstances such as any of the following:

• You have minor children or children with specialneeds

• Yourspouse isuncomfortablewithor incapableofhandling financial matters

• Youhavepropertyinmorethanonestate• You have special property, such as artwork or

collectibles

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Retirement Q&A

Chip Stanley

CONSUMER ALERtIt has been pointed out to the South Carolina Nurses

Association staff that some nurses in South Carolina may have been sent a letter from a company for long term care insurance that may have been mistaken for the insurance program that the South Carolina Nurses Association has endorsed for the past three years .

A careful look at the two letters below will show readers the major differences between the real letter from the South Carolina Nurses Association and the letter that was sent to South Carolina Nurses . Both advertise long term care insurance . Both are for nurses in South Carolina . Only one is endorsed by SCNA, on SCNA letterhead and signed by the current SCNA President . Only one provides a discount on the insurance for members .

The South Carolina Nurses Association is making no claims against the quality of the product represented by the letter that is not from SCNA . The purpose of this alert is to be certain that any of you who are interested in this very important insurance product are aware of a product that is being endorsed by SCNA so that you know that the association is standing behind the advertising of the product .

SCNA is proud of the quality of all of the products that it chooses to approve as being endorsed by SCNA . We have been glad to work with those of you who have called our office in the past to confirm that we have indeed endorsed a long term care product . We welcome questions and are proud of our work with this company . So, Buyer Be Alert!

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SCNA’sLetter

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Please see the information below for a trip to Cuba that is designed to be one that nurses might especially enjoy . Contact Trudi McFarland For any questions .

1 . Link to the McFarland/Sparks-Early Cuba Journey’s specific web page: https://www .nandajourneys .com/mcfarland---sparks-healthcare---nursing-journey-to-cuba .html

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Leader Contact Information: Trudi McFarlandCell Phone: 703-472-1156Home Phone: 703-830-7267E-mail: trudimcf@verizon .netAddress: PO Box 93, Clifton, VA 20124

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In 2010, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released its landmark report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, which recommended increasing the number of nurse leaders in pivotal decision-making roles on boards and commissions that work to improve the health of everyone in America . Nurse leaders bring a unique set of skills to the board room such as: knowledge of the healthcare environment, finance and budgeting skills, communication and collaboration experience, quality and process improvement evaluation, strategic planning, and management to name a few .

Building a healthier community in America requires the involvement of more nurses on corporate, health-related, and other boards, panels, and commissions . Uniting to accomplish this goal, the Center to Champion Nursing in America, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and 21 national nursing organizations collaborated to form The Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) . As a coalition, the aim is to recruit and engage nurses to step into leadership roles on boards, panels or commissions .

The NOBC primary goal is to ensure that at least 10,000 nurses are on boards by 2020 . In doing that, they plan to raise awareness that all boards would benefit from the unique perspective of nurses in achieving the goals of improved health in the United States .

For more information on the NOBC and to have your efforts in board leadership be recognized and counted, visit: www .nursesonboardscoalition .org or contact Susan Outen (The SC One Voice One Plan Action Coalition) outen@mailbox .sc .edu .

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SCNA State Convention Pharm Conference / Annual Meeting Oct. 19-21 Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head, SC

The Palmetto Gold Steering Committee and all affiliates would like to congratulate the 2016 Palmetto Gold recipients . The 100 recipients received formal recognition during the April 16, 2016 fifteenth annual celebratory Gala . The night was filled with joyous reception and elegance as each recipient was recognized individually . The 2016 Palmetto Gold Scholarship winners were recognized during the celebration as well . The 100 Palmetto Gold Recipients are:

Denise Allison Kahlil Demonbreun Amanda Sara James My Nguyen

Benjamin Amberg Amber Dewberry Heather Jennings Kristin Buffkin Norris

Jacqueline Ammons Valerie Joyce Douglas Elizabeth Ann H . Jenson Megan Parks

Courtney Askins Constance Duke Brittany Shea Jones Amber Privett

Kay Austin Stephanie Dutch Elizabeth Jones Charlene Pruitt

Carole Bailey Patricia Dzandu Tina Jury Ashley Ramsey

Beverly Baliko Courtney Erwin Shannon Kelly-Hill James Rand

Meagan Barnes Francis Faulkner Tammy King Diane L . Razo

Elbony M . Belton-Ashford Rosemary Funsch Paula Kemppainen Heather L . Seabrook

Paige Biggs Rachel Ann Brown Gasque Maranda Knight Sharon Faye Simmon

Tersa Billig Michelle Gilchrist Lauren N . Kunkle Lisa Simpson

Philip Botham Lisa Volk Gleason Christina Lafoon Kathy Sims

Andrea Boyd Calperta Green Brandy Lanier Faith Singleton

Kathrene Carter Brendell Sonya Goins Mary Larsen Craig Hamilton Smith

Wanda Iris Brown Metro Goodyear Neva Lawson Samica Snipes Smith

Algie Bryant Amy Hane Ashley N . Locklear Hope Stack

Cassandra Burch Anne Grogan-Hanford Emily E . Long Rosemond (Ros) Squirewell

Kevin Busby Dee Angela Hanna Beth Marion Vanessa Thompson

Suzanne Camp Melissa Haynie Catherine (Kate) McBride Vincencia Trowell

Angela M . Campbell Patricia Heady Kimberly McCracken JoAnne Annell Ulmer

Hope Campbell Kimberly Hendrix Liza McDowell Joy Vess

Debra Clapp Rodney Hicks Marcela McGeorge Kelly Wall

D . Nicole Coxe William Brandon Hooks Young Boone Meadows Julie A . Watson

Andrea Coyle Chuck Horton DeAnne K . Hilfinger Messias Michael Blake Wilson

Natasha Tiomia Davis Ashley Hudson Karen Moring Judith Woolcock

The Palmetto Gold Steering Committee would like to thank all who participated in preparation of the 2016 Gala . Please mark your calendars for the 2017 Gala set for April 22, 2017 . Nominations will be received this fall for the 2017 Gala .

Written by the Palmetto Gold Steering Committee

the palmetto Gold Nurse Recognition and Scholarship program Announces

the 2016 Recipients

AttENtiON ALL thOSE WhO hAVE BRiCKS iN thE

SCNA fRONt WALKWAY

This notice is for all who have a brick or bricks in the SCNA “I Am A Nurse” walkway .

SCNA is in the process of planning for the future . This includes selling the current SCNA headquarters building and moving to other quarters in the coming months . Therefore, we would like to offer all of you who have a brick in the walkway the opportunity to come to Columbia to remove your brick and take it home or wherever else you might like to have it . I will be taking mine to our backyard as part of a small brick edging .

We regret that we are unable to mail bricks to people . If anyone of you will be attending the Convention and Annual Meeting in October, we could arrange to take the brick with us to that event for you .

Our plan has always been to have the bricks go with us for future display . We thought that this option might be one that would appeal to some of you, since we have no idea when or how that future display will be accomplished at this moment . We shall plan to move the bricks when we move and they might have to be in storage for some time until we are settled once again . Let us know what you would like to do .

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South Carolina department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

South Carolina Board of Nursing110CenterviewDr.•Columbia,SC•29210P.O.Box12367•Columbia,SC29211-2367

Phone:803-896-4550•NURSEBOARD@LLR.SC.GOV•Fax:803-896-4515•http://www .llr .state .sc .us/pol/nursing/

MiSSiON OF The BOARD OF NURSiNGThe mission of the State Board of Nursing for South

Carolina is the protection of public health, safety, and welfare by assuring safe and competent practice of nursing.

This mission is accomplished by assuring safe initial practice as well as continuing competency in the practice of nursing and by promoting nursing excellence in the areas of education and practice. The Board licenses qualified individuals as licensed practical nurses, registered nurses or advanced practice registered nurses. Complaints against nurses are investigated and disciplinary action taken when necessary. Schools of nursing are surveyed and approved to ensure quality education for future nurses.

AN iNNOVATiVe NURSe LiCeNSURe NOTiFiCATiON SYSTeM SeRViCe (www.nursys.com)

Typically, when employers want to know if a nurse’s license is about to expire, they have to look it up one nurse at a time. When it comes to learning about discipline status, employers must seek out this information on their own as well.

Not anymore.With NCSBN’s Nursys e-Notify® system, institutions

that employ nurses or maintain a registry of nurses, now have the ability to receive automatic licensure, discipline and publicly available notifications quickly, easily, securely and free of charge. Nursys e-Notify is an innovative nurse licensure notification system that automatically provides institutions licensure and publicly available discipline data as it is entered into Nursys by boards of nursing (BONs). Institutions don’t have to proactively seek licensure or discipline information about their nurses because that information will be sent to them automatically.

The e-Notify system alerts subscribers when modifications are made to a nurse’s record, including changes to:

• License status;• License expirations;• License renewal; and• Public disciplinary action/resolutions and alerts/

notifications.

For example, if a nurse’s license is about to expire, the system will send a notification to the institution about the expiration date. If a nurse was disciplined by a BON, his/her institution will immediately learn about the disciplinary action, including access to available documents.

Understanding Nursys®Nursys is the only national database for licensure

verification and discipline for registered nurses (RNs),

licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Nursys data is pushed directly from participating Board of Nursing databases (for participating jurisdictions visit nursys.com). Nursys is live and dynamic, and all updates to the system are reflected immediately.

Through a written agreement, participating boards have designated Nursys as a primary source equivalent database. NCSBN posts licensure and discipline information in Nursys as it is submitted by individual boards.

Nursys® Benefits Nurses Too!Nurses can self-enroll for free and take advantage of

a quick, convenient and free way to keep up-to-date with their professional licenses. They can receive license expiration reminders, licensure status updates and track license verifications for endorsement.

Learn more about Nursys® e-Notify by viewing an introductory video or visiting the Nursys website. For questions, contact nursysenotify@ncsbn.org.

BOARD APPROVeS ReViSeD ADViSORY OPiNiONSAt its March 2016 meeting, the Board approved

revisions to Advisory Opinions #33 and #50 respectively, as recommended by the Nursing Practice and Standards Committee (NPSC). Advisory Opinions can be found on the Board’s website at www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/Nursing/index.asp?file=AdvisoryOp/advisoryop.htm.

BOARD APPROVeS ReViSeD ADViSORY OPiNiON SUPPLeMeNT ON The NURSiNG MANAGeMeNT OF iNVASiVe DeViCeS (CATheTeRS, LiNeS AND TUBeS)

At its March 2016 meeting, the Board approved revisions to the Advisory Opinion Supplement on the Nursing Management of Invasive Devices (Catheters, Lines and Tubes) for both the RN and LPN Respiratory System matrixes as recommended by the Nursing Practice and Standards Committee (NPSC). The Advisory Opinion Supplement on the Nursing Management of Invasive Devices (Catheters, Lines and Tubes) can be found on the Board’s website at http://www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/Nursing/index.asp?file=AdvisoryOp/advisorysup.htm.

RePORTiNG MiSCONDUCT AND ViOLATiONS OF The NURSe PRACTiCe ACT

It has come to the attention of the SC Board of Nursing that there is reluctance on the part of some employers to report violations of the Nurse Practice Act by their employees.

Section 40-33-111(A) of the Nurse Practice Act states that:

(A) An employer, including an agency, or supervisor of nurses, shall report any instances of the misconduct or the incapacities described in Section 40-33-110 to the State Board of Nursing not more than fifteen business days, excepting Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, from the discovery of the misconduct or incapacity. A nurse supervisor who fails to timely report the misconduct or incapacity may be subject to disciplinary action and civil sanctions as provided for in Section 40-33-120. An employer who is not licensed by the board and who fails to timely report the misconduct or incapacity shall pay a civil penalty of one thousand dollars per violation upon notice of the board.

The Board believes it is important to note there are possible sanctions for employers who fail to report misconduct or incapacities in a timely manner to the Board. It is important for the safety of the citizens of South Carolina that nurses and employers of nurses adhere to the SC Nurse Practice Act.

COMMiTTee MeMBeRS NeeDeDThe Nomination Form for vacancies on the Advanced

Practice Committee, Nursing Practice and Standards Committee and the Advisory Committee on Nursing Education is available on the Board’s website at www.llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing under Applications/Forms.

Nomination forms submitted by interested nurses will be submitted to the Board for review and official action regarding appointment/ reappointment. Committee members’ perspectives and participation are valued and necessary to conduct business and for continuity, so regular meeting attendance is very important. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on a Board committee, please submit a completed nomination form, along with a current curriculum vitae, to Nurseboard@llr.sc.gov.

Committee members are appointed for an initial term of two years with the possibility of reappointment by the Board for three years to provide for staggering of terms. Individuals interested in serving must currently hold an unencumbered, active license in South Carolina, hold credentials, be practicing in the area they represent and have education/ experience appropriate/ applicable to the position they are seeking.

A list of meeting dates for this year is located in this newsletter.

Advanced Practice Committee (APC)

The Advanced Practice Committee (APC) is a standing, Board-appointed committee established to review current advanced practice registered nursing (APRN) trends and practice. APC advises the Board and nursing community on the safe and competent practice of APRNs. APC meets quarterly on the first Friday in February, May, August, and November of each year. There currently is a position open for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Representative.

Nursing Practice and Standards Committee (NPSC)The Nursing Practice and Standards Committee

(NPSC) assist the Board of Nursing with issues affecting nursing practice in the state. The NPSC is charged with developing and revising advisory opinions and position statements. The NPSC meets quarterly on the second Thursday in January, April, July and October each year. There currently are positions open for a Registered Nurse Long Term Care Gerontology Representative, Registered Nurse Psychiatric/ Mental Health Representative and a Licensed Practice Nurse Representative.

Advisory Committee on Nursing education (ACONe)The Advisory Committee on Nursing Education

(ACONE) assists the Board with planning for nursing education. The ACONE meets on the third Tuesday in February, April, June, and October. It meets on the last Tuesday in August and first Tuesday in December each year. There currently are positions open for one BSN Educator Representative, one ADN Educator Representative and one Licensed Practical Nurse Educator Representative.

ATTeNTiON APRNsYou must notify the Board of your APRN certification,

re-certification or certification renewal.• Are you licensed as an advanced practice

registered nurse (APRN)?• Have you renewed your certification?• Did you know the Board does not automatically

receive notification you have renewed your certification?

• Did you know it is the licensee’s responsibility to provide the Board with a copy of his or her current certification/ recertification?

If you have recently become certified, recertified or have renewed your certification, please mail a copy of your current certification card to LLR-Board of Nursing, Attn: Advanced Practice Licensure, PO Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211. You may also scan your document and e-mail to Nurseboard@llr.sc.gov or send your document by fax to 803-896-4515.

BOARD VACANCieS There is currently one vacancy on the South Carolina

State Board of Nursing. Board members serve terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Board members must be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Vacancies must be filled for the unexpired portion of a term by appointment of the Governor.

Pursuant to Section 40-33-10(A) of the Nurse Practice Act, when appointing members to the Board of Nursing, the Governor will give consideration to include a diverse representation of principal areas of nursing, but not limited to hospital, acute care, advanced practice, community health, and nursing education. Registered nurse and licensed practical nurse members must be licensed in South Carolina, be employed in nursing, have at least three years of practice in their respective professions immediately preceding their appointment, and reside in the district they represent. Lay members represent the public at large as consumers of nursing services and may not be licensed or employed as a health care provider. No Board member may serve as an officer of a professional health-related state association.

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There is one vacancy for a Licensed Practical Nurse representative from the state at large. An individual, group or association may nominate qualified persons and submit written requests to the Governor’s Office for consideration and appointment to the State Board of Nursing. If you or someone you know is interested in the positions on the Board of Nursing, a letter of request, along with a resume or curriculum vitae, should be submitted to Boards and Commissions, Office of the Governor, Post Office Box 11829, Columbia, SC 29211-1829.

hOW CAN i CheCK A LiCeNSe?To check a nursing license, you may utilize one or all of

the following options:1. SC Licensee Lookup - Go to https://verify.llronline.

com/LicLookup/Nurse/Nurse.aspx?div=17. As you enter information, it is recommended that you enter a portion of the nurse’s name only. You will be provided with the nurse’s name, city and state, license number, license type, date issued/expires, license status, and whether the license is multi-state or single-state.

2. Nursys QuickConfirm - Go to https://www.nursys.com/ click on QuickConfirm and follow the Instructions. You will be provided with the nurse’s name, state of licensure, license type and number, license status, license expiration date and discipline status. The following states participate in QuickConfirm: AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, ID, IN, IA, KY, LA-RN, ME, MD, MA, MN, MS, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, US Virgin Islands, VA, WV-PN, WI, and WY. Go to NCSBN.org for updates as states are added.

3. Other States - Most states have licensee lookup/licensure verification on their websites. Links to Boards of nursing can be found at www.ncsbn.org.

You may check for discipline against a South Carolina nursing license on the Board’s website under Board Orders at www.llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing/.

ChANGiNG YOUR NAMe ON YOUR NURSiNG LiCeNSeIf you have had a legal name change, submit

your written request, along with a copy of the legal document(s) (copy of marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order, etc.), to LLR – Board of Nursing, P O Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211 or you can send the request and documents by fax to 803-896-4515 to the attention of Board of Nursing. Please indicate in your request whether you will use your middle name or maiden name for your middle initial or if you wish to hyphenate your name. For example, if Jane Ann Doe marries John Smith will she use Jane Ann Smith? Or Jane Doe Smith? Or Jane Ann Doe Smith? Or Jane Ann Doe-Smith? Your request will be processed within five business days of receipt in Board offices and will be reflected on Licensee Lookup within three to five business days after the change is made.

You may verify that your name change request has been processed on Licensee Lookup on the Board’s website (llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing/). When utilizing Licensee Lookup, you do not have to enter complete names. For example, “J” and “Smith” will search for records with a last name of “Smith” and a first name beginning with “J.”

Refer to Section 40-33-36(B) of the Nurse Practice Act regarding statutory requirements for your name on your license. You may view the Nurse Practice Act – Chapter 33 located under Law/Policies on the Board’s website.

hAVe YOU MOVeD?Section 40-33-38(C) of the South Carolina Code of

Laws (Nurse Practice Act) requires that all licensees notify the Board in writing within 15 days of any address change. So you do not miss important time-sensitive information from the Board, such as your courtesy renewal notice, audit notice or other important licensure information, be sure to notify the Board immediately whenever you change your address. Failure to notify the Board of an address change may result in discipline. You may change your address online utilizing the address change form under Online Services found on the Board’s website.

Note: Changing your address with the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) does not change your address on your licensing records with the South Carolina State Board of Nursing.

BOARD MeMBeRSCarol A. Moody, RN, MAS, NEA-BC, Congressional

District 4 - PresidentSamuel H. McNutt, RN, CRNA, MHSA, Congressional

District 5 - Vice PresidentW. Kay Swisher, RNC, MSN, Congressional District 3 -

SecretaryJaqueline L. Baer, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC, Congressional

District 1Eric J. Sellers, RN, Congressional District 2Sonya K. Ehrhardt, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ,

Congressional District 6Karen R. Hazzard MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Congressional

District 7Jan R. Burdette, LPN, At-LargeJames E. Mallory, EdD, Public MemberNeil B. Lipsitz, Public MemberVacant, (1) Licensed Practical Nurse At-Large

Vacancies: [See Section 40-33-10(A) of the Nurse Practice Act for prerequisites and requirements]

SOUTh CAROLiNA BOARD OF NURSiNG CONTACT iNFORMATiON:

Main Telephone Line (803) 896-4550Fax Line (803) 896-4515General Email NurseBoard@llr.sc.govWebsite llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing/

The Board of Nursing is located at Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building, 110 Centerview Drive, Suite 202, Columbia, SC 29210. Directions to the office can be found on the website – llr.sc.gov - at the bottom of the page. The Board’s mailing address is LLR - Office of Board Services - SC Board of Nursing, Post Office Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211-2367.

Normal agency business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Offices are closed for holidays designated by the state.

BOARD OF NURSiNG ADMiNiSTRATiONNancy G. Murphy, Administrator

OFFiCe OF iNVeSTiGATiONS AND eNFORCeMeNTMain Telephone Line (803) 896-4470

ViSiT The BOARD WeBSiTe OFTeNThe Board recommends all nurses licensed by or

working in South Carolina visit its website (llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing/) at least monthly for up-to-date information on nursing licensure in South Carolina. The Board of Nursing Website contains the Nurse Practice Act (Chapter 33-Laws Governing Nursing in South Carolina), Regulations (Chapter 91), Compact Information, Advisory Opinions, Position Statements, Licensure Applications, Continued Competency Requirements/ Criteria, Application Status, Licensee Lookup, Disciplinary Actions, and other helpful information. The Nurse Practice Act, Regulations, Advisory Opinions and Position Statements are located under Laws/Policies. The Competency Requirement and Competency Requirement Criteria, which includes continuing education contact hours, are located under Licensure. You will also find the Board Meeting calendar, agendas, minutes and Board Member names and the area they represent.

The Board hopes you will find this information useful in your nursing practice.

Board of Nursing Meeting Calendar for 2016Board and Committee meeting agendas are posted on

the Board’s website at least 24 hours prior to meeting.

Board of Nursing Meeting July 28 - 29, 2016 September 29 - 30, 2016 November 17 - 18, 2016

Advanced Practice Committee August 5, 2016 November 4, 2016

Advisory Committee on Nursing Education August 30, 2016 October 18, 2016 December 6, 2016

Nursing Practice & Standards Committee July 14, 2016 October 13, 2016

Designated 2016 State holidaysIndependence Day July 4, 2016Labor Day September 5, 2016Veterans Day November 11, 2016Thanksgiving Day November 24, 2016Day after Thanksgiving November 25, 2016Christmas Eve December 24, 2016Christmas Day December 25, 2016Day after Christmas (Expected Observance) December 27, 2016

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Columbia College announces a new 100% online RN to BSN nursing program beginning Fall of 2016. Eligible students must have an Associate’s Degree in nursing from a recognized Institution1, must have passed the NCLEX examination, and currently hold an unencumbered license to practice. Columbia College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree will require a total of 127 hours of undergraduate courses (inclusive of ADN transfer credits up to 72 hours, and 30 hours of core nursing courses in the BSN program and electives), all of which are offered online.2

The Bachelor’s program can be completed in 20 months. Courses will begin every five weeks. All course content is available on the laptop provided by Columbia College after your enrollment. The curriculum aligns with the Nine Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice required by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, and the key nursing principles and learning outcomes promulgated by national accreditation organizations, including the commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

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1 Candidates with a Diploma Program RN may apply and will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

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