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IndexPAC Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Embracing the Challenges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Something New for 2018: South Dakota
Nurses Foundation Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Legislative Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
GRC Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2018 Nurses Day at the Legislature Highlights . . . 6-7
SDNA Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SDNA Award Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SDNA Leadership Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
District News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Welcome New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SDNF Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Membership Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Vol. 9 • Number 2 JUNE 2018
South DakotaNURSE
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SOUTH DAKOTA NURSES ASSOCIATIONQuarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 19,000 Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in South Dakota
President’s MessageMargie Washnok
President, South Dakota Nurses Association
The 2018 National Nurses Week Theme is: “Nurses: Inspire, Innovate, Influence .” Think about how each of you can “inspire” others to be nurses, inspire nurses to grow in their profession, and inspire our clients to be motivated to improve their health . By inspiring our youth to become nurses we are encouraging them and arousing an interest of why they should become nurses . I challenge each of you to determine ways you can inspire others to become nurses, and to encourage each other to provide the safe, culturally competent, care to clients of all ages and stages .
Now think of how you can be “innovative” in your nursing practice . We can transform our nursing practice by implementing evidence based practice into the cares we provide, and by teaching nursing students, new graduates, and our peers the importance of changing our practice based on evidence . Think about how you can change practices in your workplace to take less time to accomplish the same task, while meeting the needs of our clients, and maintaining their safety and your own .
What is the best way each of you can “influence” nursing students, new graduates, and peers to lead the way to improve policies and our nursing practice . We need to guide each other to maintain competencies, thereby, providing a safe work environment . This also means that we maintain a safe environment for our clients and their families . I encourage each of you to “inspire” and “influence” nursing excellence in nursing practice . One method this can be accomplished is by incorporating the Nursing Code of Ethics into practice . This can also be accomplished by empowering each other to excel professionally and personally .
We can also “inspire,” demonstrate “innovation,” and “influence” others by continuing to improve our knowledge about changes in caring for clients and families, as well as, implementing new ideas that have been proven through research to improve client outcomes .
ANA members have free access to webinars that ANA sponsors . Each of the upcoming webinars can assist us to “inspire, innovate, and influence” each other, nursing students, and to provide competent care for our clients . On August 15 ANA is sponsoring the webinar entitled “Mentoring: Embracing New Generation of Nurses .” Another webinar titled: “New Competencies to Meet Changing Needs of Patients” will be offered November 21, 2018 . I urge each of you to participate in the webinars, to influence changes in your practice . By incorporating principles of “inspiring,
innovation, and influencing” into practice, we can continue to be the most trusted profession in the United States .
Margie Washnok
Please Save the Dates2018 South Dakota Nurses
Association Annual Convention
Healthy Families, Healthy Clients, Healthy Nurses
Sunday, October 7, 2018 &Monday, October 8, 2018
Days Inn and Convention CenterBrookings, South Dakota
Please mark your calendars today for the annual South Dakota Nurses Association’s Convention where you will have the opportunity to hear from nursing leaders and clinical experts on leadership, clinical and self-care topics.
The convention also provides you an opportunity to network and build professional relationships with nurses from throughout South Dakota.
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CIRCULATION, ARTICLES, LETTER TO THE EDITOR, ETC . 2018 deadlines for articles submitted to the South Dakota Nurse: Jan . 12 – March issue, April 13 – June issue, July 13 – Sept . issue, and Oct . 12 – Dec . issue .
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The views expressed in the articles and editorials are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of SDNA .
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PresidentTerm: 2017 – 2019Margie WashnokDistrict 4Cell: 380-4561Office: 229 .8478washnok@midco .netdrmargie .washnok@presentation .edu
Vice PresidentTerm: 2017 – 2019Nancy FahrenwaldDistrict 8 & 9Office: 688-5178 nancy .fahrenwald@sdstate .edu
SecretaryTerm: 2016 – 2018Dawn R . WarrenDistrict 2Office: 394-5481dawn .warren@usd .edu
TreasurerTerm: 2017 – 2019Christina PlemmonsDistrict 1, 2, & 3Office: 605-394-5390christina .plemmons@sdstate .edu
Government Relations Committee (GRC) ChairTerm: 2016 – 2018Carrie Clausen-HansenDistrict 4Cell: 380 .7320Home: 877 .3766 carrie .clausenhansen@yahoo .com
President, District 1-3Term: 2018 – 2020Michelle Salazar Home: 605 .490 .8532michdraine@gmail .com
President, District 4Term: 2016 – 2018Marlys VolzkeOffice: 229-5646volzke@abe .midco .net
President, District 5 & 7Term: 2015 – 2017Pat SudbeckHome: 928 .3202 patricia .sudbeck@avera .org
President, District 8 & 9Term: 2015 – 2017Eileen BrunerOffice: 688 .4126eileen .bruner@sdstate .edu
President, District 10 Term: 2016 – 2018Julie DangelOffice: 321-9497 julia .dangel@sdstate .edu
President, District 11Term: 2015 – 2017Kathy JorgensenHome: 267 .4260 Cell: 660 .6763kathy .jorgensen@usd .edu
SDNA StaffEric OllilaExecutive DirectorPO Box 1015 Pierre SD 57501Phone: 271 .7708Fax: 888 .600 .1232contactus@sdnurses .org
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We wrapped up this season fund raising at Nurses Day at the Legislature . The raffle winners were selected, and the winners were Margie Washnok Bath and Body, an attending student (who by the way bought her ticket at NDL) necklace, Ellann Petersen scarf, and Janice Noonan Calvin Klein Bag . Congratulations to the winners!
Pac rePortNurses make a difference and the way to make that
difference is to advocate for your passion . A student of mine attended the SNA convention and was told that nurses have the opportunity to be entrepreneurs daily . There are at least 20 times in a 12 hour shift that a nurse must makeshift to get the task accomplished . Each of those times is an opportunity for a nurse to make a difference . When you think “I wish this worked this way, or who thought of this, it does not work in my situation .” That is when you can become an entrepreneur . Be the change that makes a difference .
If we look at that in our advocacy we have so many opportunities to make a difference legislatively . How often do we think that should not happen or there should be a rule or law regarding the issue . That is the time to become involved and make that difference with the help of SDNA and SD legislators to improve the quality, care, and safety to our SD people .
I can hear, “I can’t make a difference .” YES you can! Just this past legislative session a Brookings nurse made a difference and was an advocate for her passion which will improve the lives of SD people .
Respectfully submitted,Julie Dangel PAC Chair
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Embracing the ChallengesM. Claire May, South Dakota Nurses Foundation
Community Board Member
In a word, Brandon Varilek of Harrisburg, South Dakota is self-described as “ambitious!” His family defines him as “dedicated!” And those who work with him know he “is not afraid of the challenges!” These characteristics are givens for this 2018 Marianne M . Stenvig South Dakota Nurses Foundation Scholarship recipient who is committed to complete his Ph .D . in Nursing at South Dakota State University by 2020 .
Like Mahatma Gandhi, who believed the “best way to find you is to lose yourself in the service of others,” Varilek has found himself serving others through nursing . “I became a nurse because of my desire to help others . My parents instilled in me the importance of always helping others, whether it was with yard work, shoveling snow, or anything someone may need,” he remarked . “Nursing allows me to help others on a daily basis and is a great source of satisfaction for me .”
Varilek, while diligently studying for his Ph .D ., shares job responsibilities of Transplant Coordinator at Avera Transplant Institute in Sioux Falls, South Dakota . He clarified his responsibilities as follows, “I am specifically a post-transplant coordinator; my caseload consists of anyone who has received a kidney or pancreas transplant . Many of our day-to-day activities include reviewing new lab results with our nephrologists, calling patients with medication changes, educating new post-transplant patients about their new transplant, and seeing patients in the clinic and hospital settings .” He added, “The position I hold has a lot of autonomy, which I appreciate .”
The medical profession never ceases to amaze Varilek; for instance, the ability to take an organ out of a donor and put that organ into a recipient . “There are so many immunologic challenges to transplanting organs that it is remarkable that transplantation is possible . Our patient’s lives are transformed by receiving a transplant,” he exclaimed . “I am honored to help my patients retain their transplanted organs and lead a more full, happy, and healthy life .”
“It is phenomenal the number of astonishing advances evolving in the nursing practice,” remarked Varilek . “In fact, nursing science is evolving faster now than it ever has before with the current pace of research . I am excited to help shape nursing science when I have completed my Ph .D .”
Varilek is particularly drawn to research . The research methodology he will utilize for his dissertation is Martin Heidegger’s hermeneutic phenomenology . He provided a broad explanation of the nature of phenomenological inquiry as “listening to participants’ voices to understand what they are experiencing . ‘Voice’ does not imply that the understanding of experience comes only from spoken work . But rather, a person’s voice can be heard through written text, music, art forms, and verbalization .”
“I chose phenomenology as a research method because as a researcher, I must not discount the underlying voice in any form, as anything formed from human experience has a story to tell . I want to understand this experience,” Varilek said . “Heidegger’s readings can be, at times, quite confusing to read and comprehend . Through the help of my advisor and hermeneutic phenomenology workshops, I am starting to grasp the philosophy of Heidegger .” He added, “However, it would be interesting to have a philosophical discussion with Heidegger directly .”
The one person who has consistently helped clarify Varilek’s nursing direction is Dr . Mary Isaacson of Augustana University, beginning with his undergraduate work . “I was part of an original research project with Dr . Isaacson and fell in love with research . It was especially gratifying when we were able to get the research published,” he replied . “I have been fortunate to have Dr . [Mary] Isaacson as my advisor during my time at SDSU and was able to work on research with her again recently,” he admitted . “Dr . Isaacson continues as an incredible mentor during the completion of the Ph .D . degree . I would not be where I am today without Dr . Isaacson!”
Varilek shared the two research initiatives completed with Dr . Isaacson, and others . One multi-authored research study found in the Wiley Journal of Clinical Nursing “described rural and urban palliative hospice care nurses’ communication strategies while providing spiritual care for patients and families at the end of life .” The other piece found in the Journal of Transcultural Nursing examined the “perspectives of Native and non-Native American healthcare professionals regarding the limited palliative care options for Native Americans in South Dakota .”
Varilek also interned at Pine Ridge Indian Health Service in the Emergency Department under one of the staff nurses . “During our time on the reservation, we met with many of the community elders and learned incredible information about Native American culture and history .”
One piece of advice Varilek offers those starting a nursing career is to “find a good mentor!” “Having someone to talk to and learn from that you trust is of paramount importance .” He continued, “A good mentor can help you cope with the stresses of being a nurse . Finding a way to manage stress will help prevent burnout and will promote longevity in the field of nursing .”
Remembering the counsel of his good mentor Dr . Issacson, Varilek has found dialogue with coworkers a good decompression measure, as well as music . “I find that listening to classical music or playing classical pieces on the piano helps relax me . A good nap now and then doesn’t hurt either!”
Varilek played saxophone in high school . During his four years at Augustana, he sang with the Augustana Choir and the Augustana Chamber Choir . He is still singing but now his voice joins the voices of the South Dakota Symphony Chorus .
His greatest frustration is scheduling enough time to spend with his patients . “There are so many things that nurses need to complete in a very short amount of time; but, take the time to be fully present with your patients, even if it is just for a couple uninterrupted minutes . Your patients will appreciate it more than you know .”
“Knowing that what I do helps my patients live a better life helps me cope with the stress of the job,” confessed Varilek . “For our patients, receiving a transplant is life-changing, but that life-change does not come without occasional turmoil .” Brandon Varilek
Embracing the Challenge continued on page 11
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Carman Timmerman, EdD, RNSDNF Treasurer and Scholarship Committee Chair
Writing Letters of Recommendation for South Dakota Nurses Foundation Scholarships:
The SDNF Scholarship Committee is always looking for ways to make the scholarship application process easier for scholarship applicants . In previous years, one of the things that the Scholarship Committee has noticed is that the individuals writing the letters of recommendation don’t always specifically address the scholarship criteria elements of leadership, compassion, involvement in professional organization(s), professional activities, and community service . To facilitate this process, we’ve added something new for 2018—the “Guide for Writing Letters of Recommendation for South Dakota Nurses Foundation
Scholarships .” If you apply for one or more of the 2018 South Dakota Nurses Foundation Scholarships, please make sure that you provide this guide to the individuals writing your letters of recommendation . The “Guide for Writing Letters of Recommendation for South Dakota Nurses Foundation Scholarships” as well as scholarship applications may be found on the South Dakota Nurses Association website .
Scholarships’ Application Deadline:A postmark or email date of October 1, 2018 is the
deadline for the four South Dakota Nurses Foundation Scholarships .
Award Date for Scholarships: Fall 2018
Applying for More Than One Scholarship:If you meet the criteria for more than one scholarship,
consider applying for more than one scholarship .
South Dakota Nurses Foundation Scholarship (2 available):
Amount—$1000 eachPurpose—To support a registered nurse pursuing a
master’s or doctoral degree with the career goal of education program .
Criteria 1 . Current South Dakota resident2 . Current South Dakota RN license3 . Member of SDNA for at least one year4 . Graduate student pursuing a master’s or doctoral
degree in nursing or a related field in an accredited program with the goal of practicing nursing in a South Dakota high need area or teaching in a South Dakota baccalaureate or higher degree nursing education program
5 . Cumulative GPA 3 .0 or higher upon completion of highest degree, i .e ., baccalaureate nursing program or master’s in nursing program
6 . Career goals and personal qualities congruent with South Dakota Nurses Foundation purposes
7 . Evidence of leadership, compassion, involvement in professional organization(s), professional activities, and community service
Rita H. Walsh Scholarship (1 available):Amount—$1000Purpose—To support a registered nurse pursuing a
higher level of nursing education . The scholarship will be awarded annually for the spring semester .
Criteria1 . Current South Dakota resident2 . Current South Dakota RN license3 . RN pursing a bachelor’s degree in nursing or RN
to master’s degree in nursing (bridge track) in an accredited program
4 . Demonstrates financial need
5 . Demonstrates the qualities of patient advocacy, patient education, compassion and peer mentoring
Marianne M. Stenvig Scholarship (1 available):Amount—$1000Purpose—To support a male registered nurse in pursuit
of his educational goals .Criteria1 . Current South Dakota resident2 . Current South Dakota RN license3 . Male RN pursuing a graduate degree in nursing
(preferred) or a related field in an accredited program4 . SDNA membership preferred5 . Career goals consistent with South Dakota Nurses
Foundation purposes of education, research and service
6 . Evidence of leadership, compassion, involvement in professional organization(s), professional activities, and community service
Dr. Carl and Leona Stadler Scholarship (1 available):
Amount—$500Purpose—To support a male student enrolled in an
accelerated nursing baccalaureate degree programCriteria1 . Current South Dakota or Minnesota resident2 . Male student accepted or enrolled in the accredited
SDSU Accelerated Option program 3 . Cumulative GPA 3 .0 or higher at time of application4 . Career goals consistent with South Dakota Nurses
Foundation purposes of education, research and service5 . Evidence of leadership, compassion, and community
service
Application Materials for Scholarships:Access the South Dakota Nurses Association (SDNA)
website at www .sdnursesassociation .org / South Dakota Nurses Foundation / Scholarships . Alternatively, contact the South Dakota Nurses Association office at contactus@sdnurses .org or 605-945-4265 .
Questions About Scholarship Applications: C o n t a c t C a r m a n a t 6 0 5 -3 91- 4 0 53 o r
carmantimmerman@gmail .com
Supporting the South Dakota Nurses Foundation:The fact that these scholarships are available underscores
the generosity of South Dakota nurses as well as their families and friends . We thank you for that generosity . If you are interested in donating to the South Dakota Nurses Foundation, your gift will help sustain the Foundation’s efforts to endorse the nursing profession as SDNF promotes positive health care changes in South Dakota . Please make your check payable to South Dakota Nurses Foundation Fund and send your check to South Dakota Community Foundation ~ Box 296 ~ Pierre, SD 57501 .
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LegisLative UPdate
Brittany Novotny, JD, MBA
During each legislative session, members of the Government Relations Committee (GRC) meet weekly to discuss bills of interest to the SDNA . The GRC consists of a geographic representation of politically active nurses from across the state . The GRC reviews each bill introduced to determine if SDNA will take a position on the bill . These decisions are driven by the Legislative Agenda of the SDNA . The five basic tenants of the SDNA Legislative Agenda are to support: professional nursing practice, access to quality and affordable health care, public health, occupational and environmental health, and human rights . The full version of the Legislative Agenda can be found on the SDNA website www .sdnurses .org .
The 2018 Legislative Session was certainly a busy one for SDNA! There were 535 bills introduced during South Dakota’s 2018 legislative session . That was 145 more bills than were introduced last year . SDNA reviewed and tracked all 535 bills, but focused on bills that impact nurses and your patients .
One bill of importance was HB 1319, an act to adopt the Interstate Compact for the Temporary Licensure of Professionals . This bill would have established a compact between states to allow for the temporary licensure of any professional licensed in a compact state for a period of 18 months while the licensee worked to meet the licensure requirements of the receiving state . This bill impacted many professions, but the focus of SDNA was the impact on RNs licensed in South Dakota . Prior to the introduction of this bill, the SDNA worked closely with the Governor’s office and the national organization that administers the eNLC to get language added to HB 1319 that would exempted out RNs licensed under the current eNLC . Without this exemption, the conflict between the Interstate Compact being proposed in HB 1319 and the eNLC may have ultimately risked the South Dakota Board of Nursing’s ability to participate in the eNLC, and therefore jeopardized the licenses of the RNs currently licensed
with the Board under the eNLC . SDNA was able to add exemption language that prevented a conflict, thereby ensuring the licenses issued to RNs in South Dakota under the eNLC would not be impacted if the bill passed . SDNA appreciates the hard work of the Governor’s office staff and their willingness to listen to the concerns of SDNA, so that we could add language to address this issue prior to the introduction of the bill . This bill was ultimately defeated by the House 18-46 .
SDNA supported SB 105, an act to authorize a health care practitioner to administer a toxicology test to an infant under certain circumstances . This bill allows certain health care practitioners to administer a toxicology test if the health care practitioner has reason to believe, based on a medical assessment of a mother or a newborn infant, that the mother used controlled substances for a nonmedical purpose . SB 105 passed the Senate 31-2, passed the House 59-5, and has been signed by the Governor . It will become law on July 1st .
SDNA supported a series of public health bills . Although these bills ultimately failed, the discussions with legislators surrounding these topics were very constructive . HB 1250 was an act to revise certain provisions relating to the sale and possession of tobacco products . SDNA is a founding member of the Tobacco Free Kids Network and has been actively involved in issues surrounding tobacco cessation for many years . HB 1250 bill would have increased the minimum age for purchasing tobacco to 21 years of age . This bill was defeated by the House 21-45 . Note, this bill was also brought forward as SB 152 . SB 152 was withdrawn by the Sponsor and brought forward as HB 1250 instead . HB 1229 was an act to provide for the primary enforcement of the seat belt law and to revise the penalty for a violation of that law . HB 1229 would have made seatbelt use a primary offense . It was defeated by the House Judiciary committee 8-5 . Finally, HB 1230 was an act to provide for the primary enforcement of the law prohibiting certain electronic communications while operating a motor vehicle and to revise the penalty for a
violation of that law . This bill would have made texting while driving a primary offense . Note, it was amended to make texting while driving a petty offense with $100 fine . HB 1230 passed the House 40-26, but was defeated by the Senate Judiciary committee 5-2 .
Throughout session, SDNA was also communicating and coordinating with legislators, lobbyists and stakeholder organizations on many other bills of interest that addressed topics such as telehealth, data breach and related notifications, forensic medical examinations for victims of rape or sexual offense, consent for catheter insertion, controlled substances, medical assistants, and tobacco tax, to name a few . It was certainly a busy session, but we are very lucky to have engaged and passionate members that give of their time during session to move forward the SDNA Legislative Agenda . I want to say thank you to the SDNA Board of Directors, the SDNA Executive Director, Eric Ollila, the SDNA Government Relations Committee and especially the GRC chair, Carrie Clausen Hansen . Thank you for your time and your passion for the nursing profession .
I would also like to thank each nurse and nursing student that participated in the legislative process, whether you responded to the SDNA Action Alerts and contacted local legislators or you attended Nurses Day at the Legislature and talked with your legislators at the Chili Supper . Legislators love to hear from nurse constituents . Thank you for your participation and for representing nurses .
Have a great summer!
2018 Legislative Report
grc UPdateCarrie Clausen Hansen, SDNA GRC Chair
Greetings fellow nurses . Spring really is on the horizon and I hope when you read this the snow is gone . As I write this, another snow storm closed down most of the state and many of us spent much of the weekend in a blizzard .
Recently, I spent about 24 hours with a group of High School students and young leaders who helped them learn more about the legislative process by participating in a mock legislative session . I was so greatly impressed by these young people, their knowledge of the process, the mock bills about real issues that they developed and how they articulated their beliefs about why South Dakota needed to explore these issues in Caucus, Committee and Legislative floor discussions . I was energized and humbled as I spent time with them . Several candidates for office were also a part of the event and I was excited to see several young (<40 year old) candidates who are passionate about serving South Dakota in their local or state government . Our future looks bright .
These young people also were given opportunities to consider volunteering to help candidates in their bid for office, many stepped up and were excited to be a part of this year’s elections, even when they could not vote . We can all learn lessons from these young leaders . The lesson of being involved and seeking to learn more about a process that is so important in our country . The lesson to step forward, bring your energy and ideas to a process that you believe in . The lesson to step up and support those you believe in and the lesson of being willing to try, even when it’s hard .
This year, once again, elections will play an important role in our future . Many legislators have ‘termed out’ or are not running again . Approximately one third to one half of South Dakota Legislators will be newly elected to their role . We have a gubernatorial race, which will direct policy in our state for the next several years . We have several candidates to consider for both the Governor’s
race and the race for US House, several Districts have primaries for state legislators . It’s important for you to be an active participant .
There is no shortage of media reports, Facebook feeds, tweets and other opportunities to learn about candidates or their beliefs While it can be difficult to sort through the information and try to understand what the candidates’ positions actually are, it is important that we try . The system only works when we participate .
Now is the time to get to know candidates . Contact them or their campaign staff, make sure they know you are a nurse and assure they know that you would welcome questions regarding policy that will impact nurses, their patients and our healthcare systems . Nurses are the experts in nursing and are the health care providers that are most often at the bedside . I can assure you that other providers and other people with a vested interest in health care are talking to them . Make sure they hear nursing’s perspective . Share your stories . Ask them about their approach to health care policies should they be elected . Are they willing to support the SDNA Health Policy agenda?
We welcome input from you regarding what you learn and your knowledge of the candidates . In some cases, ANA is also looking at candidates and making determinations of who to support . Membership Assembly will be reviewing the policy on how presidential candidates are endorsed . SDNA-PAC will be making decisions about endorsement of candidates .
As always, I leave you with my ‘typical’ statement regarding politics, healthcare and our legislature . You may not like policy development or politics and want someone else to be involved instead of you, but EVERY year, legislators in Pierre and Washington DC, who are not nurses, make decisions that impact nurses, their patients and their workplace . Make sure they have as much information as possible to convince them to make the RIGHT decision . You have a critical voice . Please use it .
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Governor Daugaard addresses 2018 NDL
South Dakota Department of Health’s Gloria Pearson provides a department update to NDL attendees
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2018 NDL picture at Capitol with Governor Daugaard and NDL attendees
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More Chili Dinner chat
The Legislative Update session was once again popular and well received.
Governor Daugaard kicked off 2018 NDL with a speech.It was his second consecutive year addressing NDL.
2018 NDL picture at Capitol with Governor Daugaard and NDL attendees
2018Nurses Day at the
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If you have events that you want posted on the SDNA Calendar of Events, please contact the SDNA Office at (605) 945-4265 or by email at contactus@sdnurses .org .
JUNEJune 22-23 – 2018 ANA Membership Assembly
JULYJuly 1 – SDNA Consent to Serve Forms Due
July 4 – Independence Day
July 16 – SD Nurse Article Submission Deadline – September Issue
AUGUSTAugust 1 – Awards Nominations Due
August 20 – SDNA BOD Meeting
SEPTEMBERSeptember 4 – Labor Day
OCTOBEROctober 7 – SDNA Board of Directors Meeting
October 7 & 8 – SDNA Annual Convention (Brookings, SD)
October 8 – Native American Day
October 15 – SD Nurse Article Submission Deadline – December Issue
NOVEMBERNovember 12 – Veterans Day
November 22 – Thanksgiving
DECEMBERDecember 1 – District Leadership Reporting Form Due to SDNA Office
December 25 – Christmas Day
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The South Dakota Nurses Association sponsors these annual awards for nurses, given during the SDNA Annual Convention in Yankton on October 7-8, 2018. Nominations for the following awards will be taken until August 1, 2018 . For complete award criteria please visit our website at http://www .sdnursesassociation .org or contact the SDNA office at contactus@sdnurses .org .
DISTRICT NURSE OF THE YEAR AWARD was developed to recognize a nurse in each SDNA district who has contributed to the district and profession in a significant way . This award criteria and award winner is determined by each individual district .
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD is for the new SDNA member who has contributed energy and commitment to SDNA .
Rookie of the Year Award Criterion: • The nominee must have been an SDNA member for
at least one year, but not longer than three years .
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD acknowledges specific contributions and achievements of an individual or group and provides formal recognition of SDNA member(s) singled out by colleagues for accomplishments in a given field of endeavor . The Award may be awarded for professional achievement in nursing, outstanding contributions in the community, for dedicated service to the association, to name a few possible categories .
Distinguished Service Award Criteria (must meet all criteria):
• The nominee must be an SDNA member . • The Distinguished Service Awards represents a more
highly specialized type of award than the broad special interest categories reflected in other SDNA Awards .
• Distinguished Service Awards must be in keeping with goals and purposes of SDNA .
• A Distinguished Service Award must not be exploited for commercial purposes .
Examples of Possible Distinguished Service Award Categories:
• Human Rights• Membership Activities• Specialty Work• History• Ethics
NURSING PRACTICE AWARD acknowledges a Registered Nurse involved in direct patient care . The recipient, through strength of character, commitment, and competence, receives peer recognition as one who contributes to advancement of nursing practice .
Nursing Practice Award Criteria (must meet all criteria):• The nominee must be an SDNA member .• The nominee, through application of nursing
knowledge, must assist patients to function at and maintain optimum levels of health and activities, as persons, as family members, and as members of their community .
• The nominee, through direct nursing practice, must provide innovations to help and encourage peers in nursing and is a role model, inspiring peers to improve quality of practice, and has contributed to improvement of quality of direct patient care .
Other considerations include: • Participation in community affairs• Recognition by peers• Participation in organizational affairs• Ability to work with others• An innovative outlook
JOY OF NURSING AWARD recognizes the Registered Nurse who, through the years of practice, continues to truly love all aspects of nursing .
Joy of Nursing Award Criteria (must meet all criteria):• Nominee must be an SDNA member .• Nominee has practiced nursing for at least 5 years .• Nominee has been a formal or informal mentor to
students or new graduate nurses .• Nominee has collaborated with and is respected by
nursing colleagues and other health professionals .• Nominee exemplifies the “Joy of Nursing” in care
and relationships .
PIONEER IN NURSING AWARD was developed to recognize the nurse who has contributed to the profession or to history by being the first so that others may follow . This award recognizes a nurse who exemplifies the spirit that motivates other nurses to follow on a path less traveled .
Pioneer in Nursing Award Criteria (must meet all criteria):
• The nominee must be an SDNA member .• The nominee must have helped guide the course of
nursing in South Dakota .• The nominee must have contributed talents to the
profession by being the “first,” whether that is within practice, education, program development, administration, government, community activities, or any other first .
The Nurse Educator Award acknowledges a Registered Nurse who serves as a faculty member at one of the South Dakota nursing programs . The recipient is recognized by peers to be exemplary in the areas of teaching effectiveness and facilitating learning for students in nursing . This nurse also participates actively in professional nursing activities as well as, the community in which he or she lives, demonstrates leadership skills, has a strong ability to work with others, and is seen as a mentor for future nurse educators . A letter of support by the dean/chair of the nominee’s school is recommended .
Nurse Educator Award Criteria (must meet all criteria as noted below):
• The nominee must be an SDNA member• The nominee must demonstrate teaching effectiveness
through one or more of these criteria:ú application of nursing knowledge that facilitates
students’ learning to the highest levelú use of creative teaching strategies in class room
presentationsú mentorship of new nursing faculty to the role of
teaching• If the nominee has a regular clinical supervision
assignment, the nominee must demonstrate effective supervision strategies in the clinical setting to facilitate students’ application of theoretical knowledge to patient care
• The nominee must participate in service activities through one or more of these criteria:ú assumption of a leadership role in the nursing
programú participation in committee work at the university
or college levelú service as a student organization advisor such as
the South Dakota Student Nurses Associationú initiation of efforts that enhance the success of
nursing graduatesú service in a leadership position in SDNA
• The nominee must have a sustained record of scholarship in the art of teaching, research, or contribution to improved health in the community through one or more of these criteria:ú recognition by peers for their scholarship of
teachingú dissemination of scholarship through
presentations, publications, or as a consultantú initiation of a unique project that enhanced the
health of the community
SDNA Award CriteriaSDNA 2018 Awards
Nomination FormNomination for:
(Please Circle One)
DISTRICT NURSE OF THE YEAR AWARD
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
NURSING PRACTICE AWARD
JOY OF NURSING AWARD
PIONEER IN NURSING AWARD
THE NURSE EDUCATOR AWARD
Nominee:
Name: _____________________________________
Address: ___________________________________
___________________________________________
E-mail: ____________________________________
Telephone: __________________________________
Employer: __________________________________
Employer Address: ___________________________
___________________________________________
Nominator:
Name: _____________________________________
Address: ___________________________________
___________________________________________
E-mail: ____________________________________
Telephone: __________________________________
Employer: __________________________________
Other Contact Information: ____________________
Please submit complete nomination form to the SDNA Office, 5740 East Red Oak Drive #11, Sioux Falls, SD 57110 by August 1, 2018. Nominators must provide narrative statements describing the nominee’s compliance with established criteria for the award as explicitly and concisely as possible .
The Awards Committee shall consider all nominations and inform the SDNA Board of Directors of the award recipients . Award recipients will be invited to attend the SDNA Convention for presentation of awards . If an award recipient cannot be present, the presentation will be made in absentia .
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CONSENT TO SERVESouth Dakota Nurses
AssociationBIOGRAPHICAL DATA
Nominee for the Office of: ___________________________________________
Name: _____________________________________
Address: ___________________________________
City: ______________________ Zip: ____________
Tel: home: __________________________________
work: __________________________________
fax: ___________________________________
E-mail: ____________________________________
School/College of Nursing:___________________________________________
Additional Professional Education:
___________________________________________
Area of Practice:___________________________________________
Present Position and Place of Employment:
___________________________________________
Professional Organization Activities at District (Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the past five years, including Student Association office:___________________________________________
Current SDNA Member District:
_____________________________(Number or City)
Signature ___________________________________
Date _____________
Please attach a signed statement of your personal position regarding current nursing and SDNA issues.
Limit your statement to a maximum of three sentences.Send (1) this form, (2) your statement, and (3) a
PHOTOGRAPH of yourself by July 1, 2018 to SDNA,
5740 East Red Oak Drive #11, Sioux Falls, SD 57110
The South Dakota Nurses Association (SDNA) is looking for RN leaders who want to be a mentor, an advocate, and actively involved in shaping the future of the nursing profession.
All candidates for office must submit a “Consent to Serve” form and a photo by July 1st, 2018 to the SDNA Office. To obtain a “Consent to Serve” form or to learn more about each of the leadership positions please visit the SDNA Website at at www .sdnursesassociation .org or contact the SDNA Office at contactus@sdnurses .org or (605) 271-7708 .
The Nominations Committee is seeking interested SDNA members who wish to serve in leadership roles .
• Secretary • Government Relations Committee Chair• One (1) Continuing Education Committee Member• Three (3) Nominations Committee Members • One (1) ANA Membership Assembly Delegate
Duties of the Secretarya . Record the minutes for and ensure the maintenance
of records for the annual meeting and other meetings of the Board . A summary of the minutes will be available to the Membership;
b . Conduct the general correspondence of the Board;c . Ensure meeting notice in accordance with these
Bylaws;d . Ensure delivery of notice of election and
appointment to SDNA Members and ANA;e . Ensure delivery of Articles of Incorporation and of
Bylaws to ANA;f . Ensure preservation of all SDNA papers, letters, and
transactions;g . Ensure safekeeping of the corporate seal;h . Ensure the maintenance of accurate records of the
Membership .
Duties of the Chair of the Government Relations Committee
a . Preside over meetings of the Government Relations Committee;
b . Monitor state and federal legislative and public policy events, situations, and trends;
c . Undertake activities designed to achieve SDNA’s policy agenda;
d . Report the status of events, plans, and activities of the Government Relations Committee to the Membership, the Board, and the Executive Committee;
e . Coordinate an annual Nurses Day at the Legislature;f . Coordinate and maintain a state legislative response
network .
Continuing Nursing Education Committeea . Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate continuing
education activities for SDNA;b . Develop and implement a marketing plan for CNE-
NET accreditation to South Dakota organizations and facilities;
c . Select two Members to serve on the North Dakota CNE-NET Committee . Each Member will serve a two-year term;
d . Assure that the ANCC Commission on Accreditation standards and guidelines are utilized in planning continuing education activities for nurses;
e . Serve as a resource for Districts, Councils, and others on CNE activities and issues .
f . This Committee shall be composed of four Members . Three Members will be elected by the ballot for two-year terms, with two members being elected in odd years, and one member being elected in even years . One Member who actively practices in academia and/or continuing education will be Board-appointed to Chair the Committee for a three-year term .
Nominations Committee a . The Nominations Committee shall be composed
of five members, all of whom are elected by the members-at-large to two year terms in accordance with Article XI;
b . Two members will be elected in odd years and three will be elected in even years;
c . The individual receiving the highest number of votes in that election cohort will serve as chair during the second year of their term;
d . Members of the Nominations Committee shall not be eligible to run for election as a Member of the Board, as a District President or CITF Chair, nor as a Delegate to ANA meetings, nor for election to the Government Relations Committee .
ANA Membership Assembly Delegate a . Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the ANA
Membership Assembly shall be elected from the SDNA/ANA members for staggered two-year terms in accordance with ARTICLE XI of these Bylaws .
b . The SDNA President, by virtue of his or her election to office, shall serve as a delegate to the ANA Membership Assembly . The SDNA Vice President, by virtue of his or her election to office, shall serve as the Alternate Delegate to the ANA Membership Assembly . If both the President and Vice President are unable to attend the Membership Assembly, the Delegate shall be a member of the Board appointed by the Board .
c . The remaining Delegate to the Membership Assembly shall be elected at large . The candidate for Delegate to the ANA Membership Assembly with the next highest number of votes shall be declared elected as Alternate Delegate . Vacancies in the Alternate Delegate positions may be filled by action of the Board .
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South Dakota Nurses Association Raffle
With Star Quilt and Other Fabulous Prizes
Lakota Star QuiltQueen size traditional
star quilt with matching pillow shams; blue b a c k g r o u n d w i t h contrasting earth tones . The photo does not begin to capture the beauty of this functional work of art . This quilt was created in the traditional Lakota style by retired SDSU journalism professor Doris Giago, a member of the Lakota Nation who is well known in the region for her exquisite artisanship .
Designer Fused Glass PlateRoxanne Corbett of
Brookings created this exquisite fused glass plate . The plate measures 10”x10” and has a white background with attractive colorful stripes and milleflori dots to adorn a formal dinner setting
or be featured as a display item .
Fitbit Charge 2 Activity Tracker
This fitness wristband monitors heart rate 24/7 and features multisport tracking, smartphone notifications, and interchangeable bands . It comes complete with Plum wristband . Size – small .
Dakota Stoneware Pottery Casserole
Handmade blue heart design on cream by potter Dave Huebner of Bushnell, SD . Two quart capacity with lid .
SDSU Jackrabbit Scarf and Lunch Box
South Dakota State University signature wool from Faribault Woolen Mill . Complete with commemorative Jackrabbits metal lunch box .
Tickets are $5 or 6 for $25. Drawing on October 8, 2018 in Brookings.
For tickets, contact a District 8/9 SDNA member or Tom Stenvig at [email protected] or 605-380-7572.
District 1, 2, 3 NewsJanuary's meeting brought elections for officers in District
1, 2 and 3 . The results are as follows: President—Michelle Salazar (2018 – 2020); Vice President—Carla Texel (2018 – 2020); Secretary—Carman Timmerman (2017 – 2019); GRC (state level)—Michelle Salazar (2017 – 2019); GRC (district level) Jeri Culbertson (2018-2020); Membership—Lesley Wilkinson (2018 – 2020); Nominations—Carman Timmerman (2018 – 2020) . Planning for a membership drive and fundraising have been discussed . The group have discussed many ideas to include having a recruitment mixer . District 1, 2, 3 member Susan Kelts was the guest speaker during the April meeting . Susan spoke on running for the SD Legislature in which she shared her experiences during campaigning and the election . It was very informative and enjoyed by the group . Discussions continued on the membership drive and options for fundraisers .
Michelle Salazar,President, District 1, 2, 3
District 4 NewsIn the last publication District 4 was looking forward
to attending Research Day at Presentation College . The keynote speaker, Barbara Bancroft, a nationally known author, educator and motivational speaker did a wonderful presentation to an audience of nursing students, faculty and nurses . Barbara covered two fascinating topics- Infectious Diseases- Past, Present and Future and Living, Learning and Laughing through the years . The dynamic style of Barb’s teaching made learning enjoyable . The day was filled with clinical information which could be applied to everyday practice .
Staying informed on current healthcare topics has many benefits for each and every one of us but most importantly, the impact made with individuals we care for in our practice .
District 4 will be combining a celebration of Nurses Week with a Welcome to the Profession lunch for nursing graduates on May 9th . We congratulate the new grads and wish them success as they begin their career in Nursing .
Respectfully submitted,Marlys Volzke, RN, BSN
District 5-7 News
The Nurses from District 5 and 7 provided healthy snacks to the Nursing students and faculty of Dakota Wesleyan University on April 16th as they prepared for final exams . The message to students from SDNA was that we believe in you and want to foster your professionalism with support and the networking that SDNA will provide for you .
District 8/9 NewsGood afternoon, Friday the 13th and the weather does
seem possessed!! Hope that this lovely wind, rain, sleet, hail, and/or snow doesn’t do harm to any living things .
Our report from District 8-9 is quite repetitive since we are in the midst of planning the Annual SDNA Convention . Our meetings have turned into the “fill-in-the-blanks” on the Convention Planning Forms . Which means that YES we are still very open to getting more of you involved with the Convention!! Please, please, let myself, Roberta Olson, Tom Stenvig, or Lois Tschetter know if you are willing to help out before or during Convention . There are a variety of jobs available .
Students of all nursing schools are encouraged to submit the application to the poster presentation that will be held during the convention . If you are a nursing instructor, please make this opportunity known to your students . Complete information about the Poster Presentation Event can be found elsewhere in this paper .
The quilt for the raffle is breath takingly beautiful . Seriously . The pictures of it just don’t do the richness of the colors justice . Someone will win it – it may as well be you!!! (That is, unless it is I that wins .) The members of this District 8/9 have raffle tickets for sale . What a great way to support your organization and have the chance to win this beautiful quilt or one of the runner-up prizes . Contact me!!
Our next 5:30p meeting will be May 22 at Carol Peterson’s home . June 26 at Lois Tschetter’s home . July 24 at Eileen Bruner’s home . August 25 TBA, and September 25 will be in Watertown, location TBA . Please contact us for time and directions if needed .
Think that we will ever get any potatoes planted???
Sincerely, Eileen Bruner-Halverson, 605-530-1298 or eileen .bruner@sdstate .edu
District 10 NewsDistrict 10 has been working towards the Spring
Workshop . Our last meeting finalized the speakers and the new officers due to President Julie Dangel moving to Scotland, SD .
Election of new President is Vicky Burh as Julie Dangel will be leaving District 10 in May . Taylor Rehfeldt will be the new Vice President .
Deb Fischer Clemens presented a wrap of the 2018 legislative session .
Respectively submitted,Julie Dangel
District 11 ReportGerry Ebel, Licensed Addictions Counselor, presented
“Opioid Addictions” at Mt . Marty College in the Scholastic Learning Center on January 30, 2018, to District 11 members as well as student nurses . Gerry discussed the ways individuals become addicted as well as what is being done for these individuals at this time . As there is a large amount of media on this topic, we felt this presentation would be interesting to all and again, Gerry did not disappoint . After the presentation, he fielded questions from the audience . Attendees commented they “learned so much” from his presentation . Gerry provided several brochures about the different addicting opioid agents .
On April 17, 2018, State Representative Jean Hunhoff, RN, MSN spoke to our group regarding what happened during the 2018 Legislative session . Jean, the recipient of the 2017 SDNA Distinguished Award, has presented this topic annually after the completion of the legislative session . This proved again an interesting topic for all .
Kathy JorgensenDistrict 11 President
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South Dakota Nurses Association Membership ApplicationPO Box 1015, Pierre, SD 57501P: 605.945.4265 | F: 888.600.1232 | E: [email protected]
*last name / first name / middle initial credentials
*street or po box # basic school of nursing home phone/
*city / state / zip graduation: month / year work phone/1jh21
employer name *r. n. license # fax/
employer address / city / state / zip e-mail
title / position major clinical, practice, or teaching area recruited by
Membership Categoriesplease check one
FULL ANA/SDNA MEMBERSHIP RN employed full or part time
REDUCED TO 75% OF FULL ANA/SDNA MEMBERSHIP DUES (STUDENT) RN enrolled in baccalaureate, masters or doctoral program, at least nine (9) credit hours per calendar year
REDUCED TO 50% OF FULL ANA/SDNA MEMBERSHIP DUES (NEW GRADS GET A 2-YEAR RATE) RN who is unemployed - or - over 62 years of age & earning less than maximum allowed receiving Social Security benefits - or - enrolled in baccalaureate, masters or doctoral program, at least 20 credit hours per year - or - RN FIRST YEAR, WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION (RECEIVES RATE FOR 2 YEARS)
REDUCED TO 25% OF FULL ANA/SDNA MEMBERSHIP DUES (RETIRED) RN who is over 62 years of age and unemployed - or - who is totally disabled
SDNA ONLY MEMBERSHIP RN employed full or part time
According to Federal tax law, you may claim 50% of your annual SDNA/ANA dues as a tax deduction. The other 50% are used in lobbying activities and are not tax deductible.
MEMBERSHIP TYPE MONTHLY (EDPP) ANNUALFULL ANA/SDNA MEMBERSHIP $23.59 $277.00STUDENT ANA/SDNA MEMBERSHIP $17.82 $207.75NEW GRADS ANA/SDNA MEMBERSHIP $12.04 $138.50RETIRED ANA/SDNA MEMBERSHIP $6.27 $69.25SDNA ONLY MEMBERSHIP $16.04 $186.50
Payment OptionsFULL ANNUAL PAYMENT BY CHECK
PAY BY ELECTRONIC DUES PAYMENT PLAN (EDPP)Read, sign the authorization, and enclose a check for the first month’s payment (amount shown in bold above); one-twelfth (1/12) of your annual dues will be withdrawn from that checking account monthly, in addition to an annual $6.00 (50¢ per month) service fee (total is amount above). AUTHORIZATION: This authorizes ANA to withdraw 1/12 of my annual dues and any additional service fees from the checking account designated by the enclosed check for the first month’s payment. ANA is authorized to change the amount by giving the undersigned 30 days written notice. The undersigned may cancel this authorization upon receipt by ANA of written confirmation of termination 20 days prior to the deduction date as designated above. ANA will charge a $5.00 fee for return drafts.SIGNATURE FOR EDPP AUTHORIZATION:
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Districts 1, 2 & 3Lori BrethLea CoyleKelli EwertMadonna SchniderLori StarrCynthia AustinJennifer StilesAmie WilliamsCodi SchremppLauri HarrisMusa Tamhla
District 4Mackenzie WalshEmily Pederson
Districts 5-7Nicole Bamberg
Districts 8 & 9Kaitlyn Carda
District 10Alfred LupienMichele SteidlJeanne Carol Carlsen
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District 11Ronda MayroseWeewashte ConroyAlicia Harms
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Embracing the Challenge continued from page 3
It is important to point out that Varilek is also involved in several professional organizations . They include the Midwest Nursing Research Society, Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, and Transcultural Nursing Society . He is one of ten graduate students from across the country that makes up the Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) Leadership Council . GNSA comprises several thousand student members . As part of the Leadership Council, he “helps direct the GNSA in developing goals of the organization, disseminating educational materials to graduate students such as webinars, scholarship opportunities, etc . We recently held the inaugural GNSA Conference in Atlanta, GA, which was a success .”
Varilek’s personal and professional philosophies are one and the same: “try not to take yourself too seriously .” “Of course, I take my responsibilities as a father, husband, student, and nurse very seriously,” he remarked . “However, if I cannot have fun doing any of these things, they would not be worth doing in my opinion . For me, anything worth doing should bring joy to my life, or at least be a step on the way to finding joy .”
The family is his most significant joy! Varilek and his wife, Kama, have eight-month-old daughter Aria as well as a rescue Labrador-border collie, Lily . They enjoy family excursions such as camping, hiking, or any activities that
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will take them to the great outdoors . “I find inspiration in nature . There is profound beauty in our world and I find inspiration just being in nature,” reflected Varilek . “God has provided us with profound beauty in this world and it is meant to be experienced .”
He continued, “I find inspiration in many ways [besides nature] . Seeing my family grow is inspiring to me . It makes me want to continue on my journey of personal growth as I advance my education .” An unparalleled inspiration is his wife, who is pursuing a Doctorate in Education at Concordia University, St . Paul, MN and employed as well . “If I did not have the support of Kama, the thought of finishing the Ph .D . program would seem insurmountable .”
Balancing family, academic responsibilities, and work can be difficult unless one has a practice and sticks to it . “We make sure we set a time out of every day for family time . That time to connect is very important to us, even though it may not last as long as we want it to . We know that school for both of us is temporary, we just have to keep our eyes on the end goal!”
Academia and research merge in Varilek’s future plans . “Once I complete my Ph .D . program, I plan to move into an academic position, preferably at a university within the state of South Dakota .” He interjected, “I will continue doing research, so finding a position that will allow for both education and research is a must .”
Varilek applied for a South Dakota Nurses Foundation scholarship to assist in his Ph .D . in nursing . The SDNF Marianne M . Stenvig scholarship, which was specifically established to assist male nurses, prompted this advice to his fellow students . “Take the leap! Find the scholarship in which you meet the requirements and apply . The scholarship has helped me pay for books this semester and is also helping me fund part of my pilot study . Any amount helps .” He explained the pilot project . “The purpose of my pilot study is seeking to understand the experience of young adults living with Cystic Fibrosis from the phenomenological perspective . The results of this general pilot study will help me identify a specific topic to focus on for my dissertation .”
He closed with another motivating recommendation . “Follow your heart, take the path less traveled, challenge yourself, and love yourself . Growth in this life does not come without challenges along the way . Don’t be afraid of the challenges, but embrace them .”
Take the path to the South Dakota Nurses Foundation website . “It (SDNF) offers generous scholarships that are well worth the effort in applying . I encourage anyone who is eligible for a SDNF scholarship to apply .” The SDNF awards scholarships to nurses who reflect the foundation’s purposes of education, research, and service (http://www .sdnursesassociation .org/Main-Menu/South-Dakota-Nurses-Foundation) .
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Immediate Openings for RNs/LPNsCaring for America’s Heroes!
The State of South Dakota offers paid employee health insurance plus ten paid
holidays, generous vacation leave accrual, medical, dental, vision, and other benefits .
If interested please contact Susan Wilcox, 605 .745 .5127 Susan .Wilcox@state .sd .us
All applicants are subject to drug testing and background checks . Employment is contingent on a negative result .
$3200 Signing Bonus
Save the DatesOctober 4th & 5th 2018
2018 SD Infection Control Conference Presents
“SENDING GERMS HIKING IN THE HILLS”
When: Thursday, October 4th from 8am-5pm andFriday, October 5th from 8am-12pm
Where: Best Western Ramkota Hotel Rapid City2111 North Lacrosse Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701
(605) 343-8550
Registration:www.und.edu/conference-services/sd-infection-control
7 SIMPLE TIPS TO GET AN ACCURATE BLOOD PRESSURE READING
PUT CUFF ON BARE ARM
Cuff over clothing adds 5-50 mm Hg
DON’T HAVE A CONVERSATION
Talking or active listening adds
10 mm Hg
SUPPORT BACK/FEET
Unsupported back and feet adds
6 mm Hg
KEEP LEGS UNCROSSEDCrossed legs add
2-8 mm Hg
SUPPORT ARM AT HEART LEVEL
Unsupported arm adds 10 mm Hg
EMPTY BLADDER FIRST
Full bladder adds 10 mm Hg
DID YOU KNOW? 35-60% of health care professionals measure blood pressure incorrectly.
Learn more and watch the new blood pressure measurement video at
bit.ly/sdbloodpressure.SOUTH DAKOTA HEALTHDEPARTMENT OF
USE CORRECT CUFF SIZE
Cuff too small adds 2-10 mm Hg
Sitting Bull College – NOW HIRINGSitting Bull College – NOW HIRING
Please submit: Cover letter, resume, official transcripts, 3 current reference letters signed and dated (1 from immediate supervisor), certificate of Indian blood (if
applicable), copy of Social Security Card & Valid driver’s license & SBC Background check to: Personnel Office Sitting Bull College 9299 HWY 24 Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-8004 w http://online.sittingbull.edu/ICS/Jobs/New hires are subject to Federal, State, Tribal background checks and pre-employment drug/alcohol testing. AA • EEO • M • F • B Employer Any applicant not having the above documents enclosed will not be considered.
w Director, Division of Nursingw Clinical Nursing Instructor (Part-time)w Clinical Nursing Laboratory Technician (Part-time)
Hiring RNs & LPNs$8,000 SIGN ON
BONUS POSSIBLEWe hire new graduates and offer tuition reimbursement
For more information,
call 701-845-8222 or visit our website at
www.sheyennecarecenter.com.
Applications can also be picked up at
979 Central Ave N, Valley City ND 58072
and faxed back to 701-845-8249.
Visit our new Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/sheyennecarecenter