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The MARYLAND Nurse
News and Journal
Volume 19 • Issue 1November, December 2017, January 2018
Circulation 80,000 to all Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Student Nurses in Maryland
The Official Publication of the Maryland
Nurses Association
A State Nurses Association,
Representing Maryland’s
Professional Nurses
Since 1904.
Inside this Issue...
Nurses Money Matters
Page 16
Annual MNA Convention
a HUGE Success!
Page 4 President’s MessageDear Colleagues,
It’s funny how a simple turn of events can impact your life. You can imagine the surprise I felt when I received a call from President Kathy Ogle, informing me that MNA’s President Elect, Karen Evans, had accepted the position of Executive Director of the Maryland Board of Nursing (Congratulations Karen!). Following the rules and regulations of succession, it became apparent that as newly elected Vice President, I was next in line for the presidency. As I humbly begin my term as MNA President, it struck me how change affects our everyday lives. I thought I would share my MNA journey with each of you, so you might learn a little bit about me and I might share why I became so impressed with the great work and dedicated people behind this organization we know as MNA.
As a nurse educator and director at the Community College of Baltimore County Essex Nursing Program, I teach students to follow their heart and discover the role in nursing that excites and motivates them. Becoming involved in MNA is no different. My entry into MNA began in a subcommittee at the Maryland Board of Nursing, where I represented nurse educators in upholding the standards and academic criteria set forth in our Nurse Practice Act. I felt passionate about academic standards and it was easy to be outspoken on this topic. MNA had representatives at these meetings, and I was approached by a certain Chief Staff Officer (yes, Ed Suddath), about joining MNA. I felt it was time for me, (maybe past time?) to become involved in nursing at the State level. As I have a doctorate in Public Policy, involvement in the Legislative Committee seemed a logical place for me to start. I was immediately impressed with the dedication of the legislative committee members. The Legislative Committee showed me the role of a nurse advocate through new eyes, and it was exciting to see how many nurses helped to make a difference in
our State. As I chaired the committee, I was able to see the work of the MNA Board members and how all the parts of the organization came together.
Mary Kay DeMarco, PhD, RN, CNE
Over the past years, I have witnessed firsthand the many accomplishments of the MNA Legislative Committee. From supporting full practice authority for Advanced Practice Nurses, to influencing regulations for the health of summer campers, and protecting the scope of practice in areas when interprofessional collaboration is appropriate, MNA is there as a voice for change. I’ve had the honor of watching students and nurses attend their first Nurses Night in Annapolis, and seeing the excitement that a legislative visit can bring. In addition to the Legislative Committee, I’ve witnessed members from our Environmental Committee tirelessly research and promote safety standards for our state. The Membership Committee is looking at a new high in our membership numbers. The Bylaws and Policy Committee helped all committees standardize and revise their Standing Rules, and the Convention Planning Committee introduced a highly successful one day annual convention. This is an organization that is open to new ideas and innovations to meet the needs of today’s nurses. I am proud to be a small part of the team that accomplishes so much.
The past months have been fraught with turmoil; hurricanes ravaged parts of Texas, Florida, and most of Puerto Rico; an earthquake destroyed lives and property in Mexico City, and concert goers were gunned down in Las Vegas. These events were not simple; they drastically changed the lives of many. When I consider the turn of events in my life, I look forward to accepting the challenges of serving MNA.
I have learned much from past Presidents Kathy Ogle and Janice Hoffman, and I thank both for their service to our organization. Ed Suddath is already on my speed dial, and I look forward to working with the capable office staff. I have learned a few things about leadership from the faculty and from the students I serve. I now look forward to learning even more from our members. If you are not a current member, consider joining this committed group that promotes positive change to the health of Maryland citizens and the profession of nursing. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected].
Sincerely,
MNA Chief Staff Officer to Retire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
MNA 114th Annual Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Schools of Nursing News Johns Hopkins School of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 University of Maryland School of Nursing . . . . .10-12
Global Nursing Initiative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
APRN News AANP Shot at Life Champions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 NPAM Membership Milestone Reached . . . . . . . . 14
District News MNA District Two News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Mountain District Planning Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . 16 District 7 Meeting & Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Freda Creutzburg Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . 16
Nurses’ Money Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
Membership Why Join? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Membership Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Black Nurses Association Baltimore Chapter . . . . . . 19
FIRST PLACEMary Sharon Curran – Towson University –
Nursing Students Serving as Peer Mentors-Educators for Adult with Autism
SECOND PLACEDave Lynch – Mercy Medical Center –
Utilizing a Specialized Orientation to Enhance New Staff Knowledge and Confidence
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On September 7th, Ed Suddath, MNA Chief Staff Officer informed the Board of Directors that he will be retiring in 2018. Suddath was hired in January 2008. He has served in this capacity for ten years. During his tenure, membership has grown from 1,527 members to 2,839 members. He coordinated MNA’s sponsorship in the Annual Nursing Excellence Awards. He has led MNA’s delegation to the American Nurses Association’s House of Delegates and Membership Assembly. The Board of Directors will begin the search for a new Chief Staff Officer after the first of the year.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President SecretaryMary Kay DeMarco, VacantPhD, RN, CNE
Immediate Past President TreasurerKathy Ogle, PhD, RN, Barbara Biedrzycki, PhD, RN,FNP-BC, CNE SMS, CRNP, AOCNP®
Vice President Treasurer-ElectJosephine Fava Hochuli, Stacy Edwards, MSN, RNMSN, RN
DIRECTORSJaime Striplin, BSNCharlotte Wood, PhD, RN, MSN, MBAJanice Clements, BSN, MSN, RNJuliana Chang, RNDebra Disbrow, MSN, RN, ONCSadie Parker, RN, MA, BSN
DISTRICT PRESIDENTS
District 1 Jeannie Seifarth, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BCDistrict 2 Nayna Philipsen, JD, PhD, RN, CFE, FACCEDistrict 3 Donna Downing-Corddry, BSN, RN, CAPADistrict 4 VacantDistrict 5 Harolda Hedd-Kanu, RN-BCDistrict 7 Sadie Parker, RN, MA, BSNDistrict 8 Sandy Vegh, RN, MSN District 9 Melissa Henderson, RN
MEMBERSHIP ASSEMBLY
MNA Officer Kathy Ogle, Representative: PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNEFirst Alternate: Barbara A. Biedrzycki, PhD, RN, MSN, CRNP, AOCNP®Second Alternate: Linda Cook, PhD, RN, CCRN, CCNS
MNA Member-At-Large Rosemary Mortimer, Representative: RN, MS, MSEd, CCBEFirst Alternate: Linda Stierle, MSN, RNSecond Alternate: Sadie Parker, RN, MA, BSN
THE EDITORIAL BOARD OF THE MARYLAND NURSE
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The Maryland Nurses Association, the voice for nursing, advocates for policies supporting the highest quality healthcare, safe environments, and excellence in nursing.
Our core values: Camaraderie, Mentoring, Diversity, Leadership, and Respect
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114TH ANNUAL CONVENTION OCTOBER 5, 2017
Martin’s West | 6817 Dogwood Road | Baltimore, MD 21244NURSES: MAKING CHANGE TO IMPROVE CARE
MARYLAND NURSES ASSOCIATION
The Maryland Nurses Association 2017 Convention was a huge success with participation from all districts. District participation accounted for 83 members, 52 non-member participants, 186 students, and 41 exhibitors. In addition, there were a multitude of speakers, poster presenters and non-nurses.
The 114th annual convention featured “Nurses: Making Change to Improve Care” and a keynote message that focused on nurses caring for themselves. The American Nurses Association, Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation theme, focuses on creating and maintaining a balance and synergy of physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, personal and professional wellbeing. The American Nurses Association believes that a healthy nurse lives life to the fullest capacity, across the wellness/illness continuum, as they become stronger role models, advocates, and educators, personally, for their families, their communities and work environments, and ultimately for their patients. However, it is imperative that nurses participate in policy making, healthcare disparities and the issues of social justice.
Award winners, raffle winners, and scholarship winners were the highlights of the day. The MNA president “thanks” all volunteers, speakers, poster presenters, exhibitors, vendors, contributors and members. Come see us again next year! To contact author, e-mail: [email protected].
Kathy Ogle, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNE MNA President
Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAANVice President, American Nurses Association
Key Note Speaker“Nurses: Change Starts with You”
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Past Presidents L-R: Kathy Ogle, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNE, Pat Travis, PhD, RN, CCRP, and
Janice Hoffman, PhD, RN, ANEF
MNA Members L-R: Pat Travis, PhD, RN, CCRP, Shirley Devaris, JD, RN, and Nayna Philipsen,
JD, PhD, RN, CFE, FACCE
MNA Member: Tina Zimmerman, RN; Nursing Foundation of Maryland board member
Nayna Philipsen, JD, PhD, RN, CFE, FACCE, President, District 2, (L)
and Denise Moore, PhD, APRN-BC, Chair of Continuing Education (R)
Charlotte M. Wood, PhD, MBA, RN; 2nd Vice
President, District 2
Past Presidents and Members of the Maryland Nurses Association
Staff & Volunteer Support
Mr. Ed Suddath, Chief Staff Officer
Ms. Susan Prentiss, Director of Continuing Education and
MNA Office ManagerMANS Volunteers: Erin Rodriguez (L)
and Ms. Shajuana Taylor (R)
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Dr. Beth Cipra spoke on “Prevention of Aspiration
Pneumonia”
The Nursing Foundation had lots of fun raising money needed to support nursing scholarships
Luxury baskets and a 50/50 raffle were the grand prizes of the day!
Senator Shirley Nathan-Pulliam spoke on behalf of award winner, Patricia McClane
Ms. Kathi Johnson, MS, RN, spoke on “Overcoming Barriers to Health Promotion in the
Homeless Population Using Nursing Theories”
Dr. Lisa Seldomridge spoke on addressing
“The Faculty Shortage”Dr. Debra Webster (L) and Ms. Amanda Wiley (R) speak on using standardized patients for
nursing students
Dr. Ronna Schrum (L) of Frostburg University and Ms. Mary C. Bridenhagen (R) spoke on Enhancing Community Disaster Resilience
LeeAnn Yarbrough spoke on “Reducing Surgical
Site Infections”
Ms. Majorie Locke spoke to “Colorectal Cancer Screening Programs”
Ms. Sasha McNeely (L) and Ms. Angela Renkema (R) spoke on “Impact on New Nurse Satisfaction”
Speakers
Raffle for Scholarships
November, December 2017, January 2018 The Maryland Nurse News and Journal • Page 7
Rebecca Wiseman (L) received “The Outstanding Pathfinder Award”
Ms. Nakia Smith (C) receives the 2017 Barbara Suddath Nursing Scholarship
Ms. Katelyn Wilkins (L) received the Mercy Hospital Alumnae 2017
Nursing Scholarship Dr. Kathy Ogle (R) receives the 2017 Leadership Award
Sessions were filled to capacity!!
Sessions had participation from nurses, students, & MNA members
Patricia Mclaine, DrPh, MPH, RN (L) was awarded the Rosalie Silber
Abrams Award
Karen E. B. Evans, MSN, RN-BC, SD-CLTC, CLC Executive Director
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Dr. Denise Moore (L) and Dr. Kathy Ogle (R) announce the Winners of
the Poster PresentationsMr. Vasty Christopher (R) received
the 2017 Travis Nursing ScholarshipKaren Evans (L) received the
Stierle Exemplary Service Award
Ms. Martha Saroop (L) receives “The Outstanding Nurse
Educator Award”
Awards Participants
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Schools of Nursing News
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing News
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Receives Numerous Sigma Theta Tau International Awards
Chosen for superior achievements, research, and practice, faculty and a student from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) have received awards and grants from Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), the most prestigious nursing society. The honorees will be recognized at STTI’s International Nursing Research Congress (July 27-31, Ireland) and its 44th Biennial Convention (October 28 – November 1, Indiana).
“These recognitions reflect the breadth of leadership and impact of our school’s faculty and students,” says Patricia Davidson, PhD, MEd, RN, FAAN, dean of JHSON. “Whether it’s cardiovascular management, nonpharmacologic approaches to dementia care, pediatric care in disaster areas, advances in simulation learning, mobile applications to manage back pain, or better treatment for those suffering from domestic violence – this is nursing at its best. As the leading nursing school in total research funding, we continue to drive new research to improve nursing care and patient outcomes locally and globally.”
Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb, PhD, RN, ANP, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA – to be inducted into the STTI Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame.
This honor acknowledges nurses who have achieved national or international recognition and whose research has improved people’s lives and the profession. Dennison Himmelfarb’s scholarship focuses on cardiovascular risk, chronic illness management, and patient safety. By serving on numerous National Institutes of Health and American Heart Association panels, she has helped develop national clinical guidelines to reduce health disparities and improve cardiovascular care.
Laura Gitlin, PhD – to be inducted as an Honorary Member of the STTI Honor Society of Nursing
This honor is given to an individual whose superior achievements have had national or global impact on nursing and health care. Gitlin is an applied research sociologist
with expertise in nonpharmacologic approaches to dementia care, caregiving, functional disability, and aging in place. She is director of the school’s Center for Innovative Care in Aging and widely recognized for her work in health-promoting interventions for older adults and their families.
Elizabeth Sloand, PhD, RN, PNP-BC, FAAN – to receive the Audrey Hepburn Award for Contributions to the Health and Welfare of Children
This award is presented to a nurse who is committed to the mission and vision of STTI and has made contributions to the health and well-being of children nationally/globally in the area of research, policy, administration, practice, or education. Sloand is a pediatric nurse practitioner whose work in rural Haiti helped children and families recover after the 2010 earthquake. She teaches students interested in community health and focuses on the health and well-being of uninsured or underinsured children and youth in East Baltimore.
Nancy Sullivan, DNP, RN – to receive the Capstone International Nursing Book Award
This award recognizes Sullivan’s co-authored publication Medical-Surgical Nursing: Making Connections to Practice. As director of clinical simulation at JHSON, Sullivan compares simulation and clinical environments to provide the best clinical-to-simulation ratio for student learning. She has expertise in nurse education, trauma, critical care, and administration.
Chao Hsing Yeh, PhD, MSN, RN – to receive an STTI Grant
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Michelle Patch, MSN, APRN-CNS, ACSN-BC – to receive the STTI/Emergency Nurses Association Foundation Grant
This grant will help fund Patch’s research project “Emergency Nursing and Health Care Responses to Strangled Women Seeking Care: A Mixed-Methods of Diagnostic and Treatment Processes.” Patch is a JHSON PhD student.
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Sarah L. Szanton, PhD, ANP, FAAN, professor and director of the PhD program at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON), has been named director of the school’s Center for Innovative Care in Aging. She will begin her role in February 2018, assuming the position from Laura Gitlin, PhD, who has recently been appointed Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Drexel University.
“This is an exciting transition and opportunity for both of these stellar faculty members,” says Patricia Davidson, PhD, MEd, RN, FAAN, dean of JHSON. “Dr. Gitlin, who has provided visionary leadership in advancing interprofessional programs around aging, has been instrumental in positioning our school’s aging specialty as top in the nation. She has created a solid foundation on which more research and practice can be built, and her leadership and interprofessional approach will make her an excellent dean.”
Gitlin, who was founding director of the Center for Innovative Care in Aging in 2011, will begin her new position at Drexel on February 1, 2018.
“Dr. Szanton is a rising leader nationally and across the globe for her research and innovative solutions for aging populations. We are excited for her to be the next leader of our center,” continues Davidson.
As an expert researcher and practitioner in gerontology and aging in place, Szanton has served as associate director for policy within the Center for Innovative Care in Aging since 2015. She holds joint appointments within Johns Hopkins and is adjunct faculty for international universities including the American University of Beirut and the University of Technology, Sydney. In her new role, Szanton will oversee and lead the Center’s efforts in advancing and supporting the well-being of older adults and their families using novel and innovative approaches, policies, and practices.
Through her Community Aging in Place—Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) program, which combines home visits from a nurse, occupational therapist, and handyman, Szanton helps equip low-income older adults to live more comfortably and safely in their homes. The program has helped decrease disability, depression, and improve self-care for participants and has expanded to thirteen cities in eight States.
With her background in policy, Szanton uses her research to inform policymakers to alternative, cost-effective solutions to save taxpayer dollars while strengthening the health and well-being of older adults. In addition, she is piloting strategies for preventing falls among older adults and studying how food and energy access impact health outcomes.
Szanton has received the Edgerunner Award from the American Academy of Nursing, the Protégé Award from the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research, the Baltimore Business Journal Health Care Innovator award, and has been named a top influencer in aging by Next Avenue.
“Older adults are the fastest growing natural resource in this country. I look forward to continuing my work with them through my new role in the Center,” says Szanton. “Being a dean is a perfect fit for Dr. Gitlin. She is a visionary leader who will continue to improve the lives of Americans through transformative research to practice initiatives.”
Sarah L. Szanton
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Faculty Sarah Szanton to Become Director of the Center for Innovative Care in Aging
Schools of Nursing News
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing News
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Schools of Nursing NewsUniversity of Maryland
School of Nursing News
University of Maryland School of Nursing’s TrinkoffCo-Authors Award-Winning Training Program
Training program team recently won a NIOSH Bullard-Sherwood Research to Practice Intervention Award
Alison M. Trinkoff, ScD, MPH, BSN, RN, FAAN, professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON), is a co-author on an online evidence-based training program that recently won the 2017 Bullard-Sherwood Research to Practice Intervention Award from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). UMSON alumna and former faculty member Jeanne Geiger-Brown, PhD ’01, RN, FAAN, dean, School of Health, Stevenson University, also served as co-author.
The team won the award for their NIOSH Training for Nurses on Shift Work and Long Work Hours, which aims to minimize the health and safety risks associated with shift work, long work hours, and related workplace fatigue issues in nurses. Launched in 2015, the training program was developed, managed, and disseminated
Allison M. Trinkoff, ScD, MPH, BSN, RN, FAAN
through the joint efforts of several key partners, including Trinkoff and UMSON colleagues, who conducted pilot testing at the School with the help of student volunteers; Claire Caruso, NIOSH; Masaya Takahashi, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Kawasaki, Japan; and Akinori Nakata, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan.
The training program offers nursing continuing education credits through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Training and Continuing Education Online. Its goal is to suggest proven interventions to improve sleep and fatigue. The program summarizes research evidence regarding the origin of sleep problems and their relationship to shift work and health issues. After reviewing the summary, nurses are advised on how to overcome their sleep issues.
According to the American Nurses Association, 74 percent of nurses who responded to a 2011 survey reported the acute or chronic effects of stress and being overworked as their top health and safety concern. Additionally, 55 percent of respondents reported working 41-60 hours per week, 56 percent reported their usual shift was 10 or more hours, and 53 percent reported working some mandatory or unplanned overtime each month. These demanding hours and work requirements often lead to difficulties with sleep. Several studies have found that when those who do shift work or work long hours do not get sufficient sleep, cognitive performance declines, increasing the risk for personal injury to the nurse and for patient care errors.
“It is very rewarding to be recognized for this innovative nurse fatigue training,” Trinkoff said. “I’m happy to say that it has already helped thousands of nurses, and the training program will continue to support the nursing profession by empowering nurses to improve their sleep and fatigue problems.”
“We are thrilled to have this important training program recognized with a prestigious Bullard-Sherwood Award,” said UMSON Dean Jane M. Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN. “This work represents the very best type of collaborative effort, engaging faculty from the School of Nursing, numerous experts from other institutions, Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing, and staff from the American Nurses Association, among many others. The resulting product fills an important need for a free, comprehensive, online training program that helps to address the significant health and safety risks linked to shift work and long hours for nurses. We applaud the entire team for their contribution to improving nursing practice.”
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University of Maryland School of Nursing News
University of Maryland Medical System Honors Chief Nurse Executive by Endowing Scholarship at University of Maryland School of Nursing
UMSON and UMMC have forged fruitful partnership during Rowen’s tenure.
T h e U n i v e r s i t y o f Maryland School of Nursing (U M S O N) i s p l e a s e d t o a n n o u n c e t h a t t h e Universi t y of Mar yland Medical System (UMMS) has endowed a scholarship in honor of UMSON alumna Lisa Rowen, DNSc, MS ’86, RN, CENP, FAAN. Rowen, chief nurse executive for UMMS and senior vice p r e s i d e n t f o r p a t i e n t care services and chief nursing officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), is being honored for her leadership and dedication to nursing practice, education, and research.
“We agreed endowing a nursing scholarship was a wonderful way to honor Dr. Rowen and to inspire future nurses pursuing their education at one of the country’s best nursing schools,” said Robert A. Chrencik, UMMS president and chief executive officer. “Across our health enterprise, we are fortunate to have nurses and nurse leaders who ensure that compassionate, high-quality patient care is at the core of all we do.”
Beginning in fall 2018, the Dr. Lisa Rowen Endowed Scholarship will be available annually to UMSON undergraduate students who exhibit great leadership potential. Since Rowen became UMMC’s chief nurse officer in 2007, UMSON and the hospital have enjoyed an expanded partnership. Many UMSON nursing students complete their clinical rotations on UMMC units, and the medical center is also the largest employer of UMSON graduates.
“We are thrilled that UMMS has chosen to honor Dr. Rowen through this scholarship,” said UMSON Dean Jane M. Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN. “In addition to her extraordinary 10 years of leadership at UMMC, she has played a central role in developing UM Nursing, an innovative academic-practice partnership between the medical center and UMSON that promotes professional development for nurses through opportunities for education, research, and practice focused on optimizing health outcomes.”
Additionally, Rowen is one of UMSON’s visionary pioneers. UMSON Visionary Pioneers are expert clinicians, educators, and leaders in Maryland, the nation, and around the world. They have made a significant impact on and contributions to the nursing profession based on their leadership, innovation, or entrepreneurship. Rowen oversees nursing at the 12-hospital UMMS, setting the standard for nursing practice, standards of care, and issues related to and of importance to nurses. She has also played a major role in UMSON’s
statewide Nurse Leadership Institute, which builds leadership capacity in nursing faculty and clinicians, thereby improving health care delivery throughout Maryland.
“The endowed scholarship was such a wonderful surprise,” Rowen said. “I am humbled and delighted by the University of Maryland Medical System’s recognition of both the nursing profession and me. I can’t think of a more gratifying honor than one that supports the education of future nurses, especially for the students who are learning at UMSON, an institution that has played such an integral role in my education and professional career.”
Dr. Lisa Rowen
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Assistant Professor of Nursing
The Department of Nursing at Salisbury University is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Nursing.
This is a 10-month, full-time, tenure track position.
Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate nursing students, engage in scholarship and professional development, serve on departmental committees, advise students, and participate in University activities.
Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field. Master’s degree will be considered (hired at rank of Instructor with the expectation of enrollment in and completion of doctoral degree within 5 years of hire date). Must hold certification as a nurse practitioner and be eligible to practice in Maryland. Three years demonstrated expertise as a nurse practitioner in community-based care.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference given to Family Nurse Practitioners and to those with clinical and classroom teaching experience at the baccalaureate and graduate levels. Background in evidence-based practice, population health, genetics, and epidemiology desired.
Applications submitted by December 1, 2017 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. and is expected to begin in Summer/Fall 2018. Please visit our website http://www.salisbury.edu/HR/careers/ to apply online.
To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit the following: 1 .) A letter of interest; 2 .) curriculum vitae; 3 .) statements of research and teaching interests; 4 .) unofficial transcripts; and, 5 .) the names and contact information of at least three (3) professional references OR three (3) blind letters of reference provided directly from your professional references or by an online credential service provider sent directly to kljenkins@salisbury .edu . If you have any questions about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr . Erica Alessandrini at (eaalessandrini@salisbury .edu) .
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Goodwin Named BSN Program Director at University of Maryland School of NursingDirector is responsible for developing and implementing
program’s policies and procedures.
Jane M. Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean, University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON), recently named Jana Goodwin, PhD, RN, CNE, assistant professor, director of UMSON’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
As a faculty member at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) since 2001, Goodwin p ar t i c ip ate d in c o ur s e assessment, expansion, and revision. In her new Jana Goodwin,
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role, Goodwin will be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the BSN program’s policies and procedures. She will also provide leadership in program coordination; curriculum planning; student recruitment, retention and advisement; and didactic instruction at both the Baltimore and USG locations.
“It is exciting for me to step into this new role as the director,” Goodwin said. “I am looking forward to collaborating with the associate dean for the baccalaureate program, the Office of Student and Academic Services, the department chairs, and the faculty as we work as a team to deliver and provide a high-quality education to our students.”
Goodwin earned a PhD in nursing education from Villanova University and Master of Science in Nursing and BSN degrees from Temple University.
“Dr. Goodwin has more than 16 years of experience teaching students and coordinating courses within the BSN program. She is also noted for her contributions to diversity, inclusivity, and cultural competence in academia,” said Nina Trocky, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CNE, assistant professor and associate dean for the baccalaureate program, UMSON. “I am very excited about Dr. Goodwin serving as our BSN program director and am very confident that she will continue to advance the mission of the School.”
Mitchell Receives Western Maryland Area Health Education Center’s John M. Dennis Award
Mitchell has diligently advocated for rural clinical practice.Jacqueline C. Mitchell,
MS, CRNA, director of clinical education, University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON), was recently recognized by the Western M a r y l a n d A r e a H e a l t h Education Center (AHEC West) with the John M. Dennis Award for her leadership and advocacy for rural practice opportunities. Mitchell also received special recognition from several members of U.S. Congress for her efforts.
Recipients of the John M. Dennis Award are usually university representatives who have made noteworthy contributions to off-campus health professional education in Western Maryland through outstanding leadership, ingenuity, advocacy, and education. Mitchell has been a strong supporter of rural clinical education and nurse anesthetist students and a dedicated partner with AHEC West for clinical placements. Several UMSON nurse anesthetist graduates are now practicing in Western Maryland.
Jacqueline C. Mitchell, MS, CRNA; Director of
Clinical Education
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“My heart is overwhelmed with joy because I am being formally recognized for my work. I am very thankful for this distinguished award and I am empowered to do even greater work for the students and the community,” Mitchell said. “What is great about this partnership with AHEC West is, although the majority of our students are from the Baltimore area, they are being afforded the opportunity to train in Western Maryland, allowing them to be exposed to different care settings and job opportunities.”
The award is in honor of John M. Dennis, MD, who served as vice chancellor for health and academic affairs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore from 1977 to 1988. Dennis was a dedicated visionary whose support
made it possible for the development of the AHEC West program and center.
“We congratulate Ms. Mitchell on her receipt of this prestigious award. Her exemplary efforts to create practice experiences for nurse anesthesia students in the rural counties of Western Maryland have introduced countless students to the opportunities and rewards of living and serving in the region,” said UMSON Dean Jane M. Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN. “Through her efforts, she is helping to ensure that we meet the needs of residents throughout Maryland.”
AHEC seeks to improve the health status of Marylanders through community educational partnerships that foster a commitment to enhancing health care access in the rural and urban underserved areas of the state.
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November, December 2017, January 2018 The Maryland Nurse News and Journal • Page 13
Global Nursing InitiativeGiving Time, Resources and Love: A Medical Mission Trip to NicaraguaDr. Charlotte M. Wood, PhD, MSN, MBA, RN
A medical mission was taken to Nicaragua in July 2017 with a team of registered nurses, a nurse practitioner, physician, nutritionist, pharmacist, dental hygienist, and two volunteers. A local church and an international medical mission’s board sponsored travel from Randallstown, Maryland to Nicaragua. Nicaragua is characterized by its agricultural economy, and is the only country that was colonized by both the Spanish and the British. The national capital is Managua and the native language is Spanish. Nicaragua has many small villages, mountains, and active volcanoes. The Nicaraguan cuisine is a mixture of indigenous and creole traditions with a stable of rice and black beans. The primary products of export are coffee, beef, sugar, seafood and chocolate, of which about one fourth is exported to the United States.
There were two days of travel with five days assessing and treating 910 patients. Healthcare services were provided to 494 adults and 416 children. The health care issues were primarily associated with parasitic disorders, headaches, stomach viruses, and pain associated with Chikungunya. Chikungunya is an infection caused by the chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and transmitted by mosquitos. Symptoms include fever and severe joint pain.
Our International Nurses for the Nicaraguan Team included: Dr. Charlotte M. Wood, PhD,
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Locals assisted the team with registration of patients
The team visited five small villages and set-up clinics located in mountainous communities. Most health care providers had an interpreter to assist with translating Spanish to English to provide thorough patient teaching. Others were able to use sign language and/or have translation completed by natives that spoke very little English. This was an awesome trip that provided many marginal individuals with health care assistance. We all appreciated the opportunity to serve and bless the people of Nicaragua. For future mission trips and more information, contact the author, Charlotte M. Wood, PhD, MSN, MBA, RN at [email protected].
Charlene Harvin, RN (R) assisted with registration and vital signs
Dr. C. Wood, RN (C) completes patient assessments and education
Felicia Cottman, RDH, in the blue t-shirt (C) provided dental hygienist education
Volunteer R. Wood (R) enjoys assisting patients by taking patient vital signs
Volunteer C. Cunnigan (L) takes temperatures and weights to assist the team
Dr. C. Eyeguokan, Pharmacist (L) and team
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APRN News
Kristen Dizon
NPAM Membership Milestone Reached in 2017!
Kristen Dizon is Member #800
N PA M ( T h e N u r s e Practitioner Association of Maryland) is celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2017 with special events. Since 1992, NPAM has grown from a handful of NPs who met monthly in the living rooms of members’ homes, to a well-respected and powerful professional association that advocates daily for NPs and NP practice.
With this growth over the years, we have seen membership increase to over 800 members in September, 2017. NPAM congratulates and thanks Kristen Dizon, who is the 800th member of NPAM.
Kristen is a family nurse practitioner student earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Maryland, School of Nursing. After graduating from UMSON’s BSN program in 2012, she started working on the Cardiac Surgery Step-Down Unit in UMMC where she has grown to love caring and advocating for people with chronic conditions. She is especially interested in working with people who need or have heart and lung transplants. She looks forward to advocating for her patients as a nurse practitioner and to become an advocate for nurse practitioners after she graduates in May 2019.
Thank you to Kristen and all members of NPAM who place their confidence in NPAM and assist the association to grow and flourish. If you would like more information about NPAM, you can go to: www.NPAMOnLine.org. Author Beverly Lang, MScN, RN, ANP-BC is the Executive Director of NPAM and can be reached at [email protected].
On September 8th, 2017 AANP held a Shot@Life training program for Nurse Practitioners in Region 3. This program prepares attendees to become advocates for global childhood immunization programs in the community and how to best communicate with legislators on Capitol Hill. Pictured above, right (front, left) are Roseann Velez, NPAM President Elect, and Kathy Woodruff, NPAM Legislative Chair (4th from left in the rear), along with other participants and Shot@Life Champions.
NPAM Celebrates 25 Years of Advocacy for NPs in Maryland
NPAM is celebrating 25 years in 2017! This special year is marked with several celebratory events. In February, 2017, the Legislative Committee held the 2nd Annual NPAM Lobby Day in Annapolis and was treated to a welcoming and remarks by Delegate Bonnie Cullison, and a presentation by Julia Worcester and Bill Pitcher, NPAM Legislative Consultants on the inner workings of Annapolis and how citizens can impact the legislative process. Those in attendance visited legislators in Annapolis to educate them on the important role of NPs in Maryland.
In April, 2017 NPAM hosted the annual Spring Membership Meeting at Dutch’s Daughter in Frederick, MD, where we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of NPAM and the many accomplishments of the association. In attendance were many Past Presidents – Janet Selway, Laurie Scudder, Joan Stanley, Jane Kapustin, Diana Heffner and Veronica Gutchell, along with other association leaders and many members. Dr. Janet Selway, the first elected NPAM President, provided the keynote. Attendees learned about the core group of early NPs who wisely conceived of the idea of forming a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) association 25 years ago, and how they fought adversaries to move forward the role of NPs in Maryland. By understanding the history of NPAM and the historical landmarks, NPs in Maryland are reminded that we cannot be complacent as we move forward to break down barriers
to practice. Thank you, Dr. Selway, for sharing this very important and poignant historical perspective!
Additionally, Julia Worcester, JD, NPAM Legislative Consultant, presented the 2017 Legislative highlights and explained many of the bills that were reviewed by the Legislative Committee during the 2017 legislative session.
Incorporated in 1992, the first officers for NPAM were elected in 1993. Below is a list of the Past Presidents who have contributed so much to the success of NPAM. We thank these leaders for their dedicated service to NPAM!
1993-96 Janet Selway 1996-97 Margie Koehler 1997-98 Laurie Scudder 1998-99 Pat Papa 1999-2000 Joan Stanley 1999-2000 Marilyn Edmunds 2001-02 Kerry Palakanis 2002-03 Deborah Baker 2003-04 Teresa Yeo 2004-05 Elaine Crain 2005-06 Liz Shilling, Deb Baker
2006-07 Carolyn Buppert 2007-08 Jane Kapustin 2008-09 Diana Heffner 2009-11 Sandi Nettina 2011-12 Susan Delean Botkin 2012-13 Shannon Idzik 2013-14 Tonya Appleby 2014-15 Andrea Schram 2015-16 Dale Jafari 2016-17 Veronica Gutchell
We are very pleased to announce the newly elected 2017/18 officers: Sonia Brown, President; Roseann Velez, President Elect, Allison Carew, Secretary; Shashi Ravindran and Lindsay Ward, Central District Co-Directors; Sharon Stagg and Steve Mears, Eastern District Co-Directors; Lauri Lonberger and Maureen Kelley, Howard County District Co-Directors; and, Linda Muehl, Western District Director.
NPAM thanks the following outgoing members of the Board of Directors: Dale Jafari, who has been a member of the Board of Directors for many years and provided continuity of leadership, serving as Eastern District Director, President Elect, President, and Past President; Maryann Reimer, outgoing Western District Co-Director; and, Rinku Bais and Vijay Ramraj, outgoing Central District Directors.
On October 7, 2017 NPAM will be hosting a Fall Pharmacology Conference at Howard Community College where NPs will gather to learn and network.
Other events are in the works and you will know as soon as they are announced by checking our home pages or through our weekly email blasts, if you are a member.
More information about NPAM and the work we do to break down practice barriers in Maryland can be accessed on our home pages at www.npanonline.org. We invite you to join NPAM and get involved! For more information or to join, contact our Association Manager, Marty Buonato at [email protected] or Beverly Lang, NPAM Executive Director, at [email protected].
The author, Beverly Lang is the Executive Director of NPAM and can be reached at [email protected].
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Past President Joan Stanley (L) enjoys the Spring Membership Meeting with other Past Presidents Laurie Scudder (C), (1997 – 98),
and Janet Selway (R), (1993 – 96), first NPAM President and Keynote Speaker.
Pictured above are Kelly Huffer (L) Conference Planning Committee Chair, Alissa Dye (C),
Membership/PR Committee Chair, & Julia Worcester (R), NPAM Lobbyist.
Pictured above left to right are Cathy Chapman, Mountain District Director, Claire Bode, MNA Legislative Committee Liaison, Laura Garcia,
NPAM PAC Chair & Kathleen Herberger, Maryland State Representative to AANP.
NPAM leaders past and present gather to continue the 25th year celebration for NPAM at the Fall Conference. Pictured are (left to right) Roseann Velez, President-Elect, Janet Selway,
Past President, Beverly Lang, Executive Director, Sonia Brown, President, Claire Bode, MNA
Liaison, Dale Jafari, Past President, and Alissa Dye, Membership/ PR co-chair.
November, December 2017, January 2018 The Maryland Nurse News and Journal • Page 15
MNA District TWO News
District Two Seeks Applicants for First-Generation Nursing
Education ScholarshipThe Maryland Nurses Association District Two (Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard
County and Carroll County) seeks applicants for its First-Generation Nursing Scholarship. The amount of the scholarship this year is $1,000.00. Application deadline is January 31, 2018.
Applicants must meet the following criteria of eligibility:• First generation in his or her family to earn a baccalaureate degree or higher (neither
parent nor grandparent has a college degree)• Currently enrolled in a Maryland pre-licensure baccalaureate or master’s degree
(entry) nursing programs• Scheduled to graduate in 2017-2018• Overall GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or higher
Applicants must provide the following documentation:• A letter describing why or how you are seeking a college degree although your parents
did not, and describing involvement in community service;• At least two letters of reference from individuals who are able to evaluate the candidate
in the following areas: scholarship, commitment, service and potential for leadership in the practice of nursing. At least one of the letters must be from a faculty member;
• A current transcript (can be an unofficial transcript); and• The following information:
Home Information▪ Street Address:▪ City/State/Zip code: ▪ Email(s):▪ Home Phone or Cell Phone
School Information▪ Name of College/University:▪ Street Address:▪ City/State/Zip code:
Mail to:Maryland Nurses Association District 26400 Baltimore National Pike, #523Baltimore, MD 21228 The scholarship winner must agree to attend a District Two meeting for Presentation
of the scholarship.The District Two Board of Directors will notify Award recipients not later than
February 21, 2018.
Valerie Davies (L), Mrs. Liesel Charles (C), Dr. Charlotte M. Wood enjoy dinner & a presentation on
“The Fifth Vital Sign”
Nursing students enjoying the Seminar festivities
Dr. Kozachik (R) socializing with her husband (C) and work
friend, Dr. Krysia Hudson
Nursing students enjoy networking at the “Pain” Seminar
Dr. Nayna Philipsen (L) gives keynote speaker, Dr. Sharon Kozachik
(R) an Award
Ms. Jylla Artis (L) & Dr. Nancy Goldstein, District Two Board
Members
District Two celebrated a successful Fall seminar on September 21, 2017 at Martin’s West in Baltimore, Maryland that featured Sharon Kozachik, PhD, RN, FAAN of Johns Hopkins University sharing timely information on “Pain as the Fifth Vital Sign.” Many nurses and nursing students were in attendance and enjoyed the food and wonderful lecture on pain. All District Two Board Members were in attendance: President, Dr. Nayna Philipsen; Chair of Nomination Committee, Mrs. Uma Sankararaman; Treasurer, Ms. Liesel Charles; Member of BOD, Dr. Nancy Goldstein; 1st Vice President, Ms. Jylla Artis; & 2nd Vice President, Dr. Charlotte M. Wood. To contact author write to: [email protected].
District Two Dinner & Board Members Meeting
At Martin’s West on
“Pain as the Fifth Vital Sign”
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District News
Mountain District Planning Meeting Held August 26th
In 1995, a small group of 5 NPs started meeting for the purposes of networking and support. The group has grown in size and interest and will now meet regularly in both Allegany and Garrett Counties under the direction of Cathy Chapman to provide a forum for networking, comradery, and access to continuing education.
On Saturday, August 26th, NPs from Allegany and Garrett Counties met for lunch at the Cornucopia Cafe, in Grantsville, MD to discuss the future of the Mountain District. Beverly Lang, Executive Director of NPAM and Veronica Gutchell, NPAM Past President, joined the group to help with the strategic planning, share advice and offer the support of the association. Those in attendance included Corrine Lamm, Greta Cain, Darlene Smith, Kelly Rock, Sherry Campbell, Cheryl Nelson, Carolyn Sheaffer, and Cathy Chapman, Mountain District Director.
For more information contact Cathy Chapman ([email protected]) directly or check out the weekly email blasts for events as they are posted, or visit the NPAM home pages www.NPAMOnLine.org for more information as it happens!
District 7 Meeting & Dinner
On October 2, 2017 District 7 featured Harford Community College faculty member, George Guerra (standing on (L) second from the end) who spoke on “Facing the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic as a Nurse Educator.” District President Sadie Parker (sitting center with black & white dress) conducted the business meeting. District 7’s $100.00 Registered Nurse (RN) Educational Grant was awarded to Patricia Vaughan. All District 7 member attendee’s received a complimentary MNA pin donated by District 7.
The Church Home & Hospital Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2016-2017 recipient of
the Freda Creutzburg Memorial Scholarship
In 2004, the Church Home & Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association merged with the Johns Hopkins Nursing Alumni Association. Also in 2004 the 100th Anniversary of the CHH Alumni Association was celebrated. In honor of that milestone, we raised $100,000 and started The Freda Creutzburg Memorial Scholarship in honor of Church Home & Hospital School of Nursing. Miss Creutzburg was a CHH grad and dedicated her life to the School and Hospital.
Going forward, the endowed scholarship is now over $350,000. We are all very proud of what we have done to help others get their education.
The Church Home & Hospital Alumni Assn. is proud to announce that the 2016-2017 recipient of the Freda Creutzburg Memorial Scholarship is Elizabeth Kelman, a senior at the
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. Ms. Kelman was awarded $11,196.00. Freda Creutzburg was a former Director of Nursing at Church Home & Hospital. Her portrait hangs in the JHUSON.
Elizabeth Kelman standing next to the portrait of Freda Creutzburg
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Almost 60 years from the birth of credit cards, there are so many additional credit card options. There are more credit card companies to choose from like Capitol One, CitiBank, and Discover, as well as bank-sponsored credit cards, for example Wells Fargo Visa, Chase Visa, and Bank of America Visa. Then there is the option of owning a co-branded credit card, for example Southwest Visa, in which you receive Southwest airline points based on your credit card use.
You can choose a credit card based on its’ benefits like rewards, cash back, low interest rate, balance transfer, and/or no annual fee. Most credit cards now offer the Europay, Mastercard, Visa (EMV) chip in which the card chip interacts with technology to provide safer transactions.
The purpose of this first Nurses’ Money Matters is not to dwell on the credit card’s history as this entire The Maryland Nurse could be filled with the pros and cons, the practical and criminal issues, the political and economic impact of credit cards. But, rather the goal is to provide transparency regarding MNA’s new affinity programs.
Affinity Credit Card Program
The Affinity Credit Card Programs are “issued by banks through partnerships with nonprofit organizations that receive a portion of the card’s revenues.”2 Affinity programs allow MNA to receive non-dues support for its programs, projects and Committees. The First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) offered MNA the opportunity to participate in a three year Affinity Credit Card Program. On
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December 15, 2016, the MNA Board of Directors approved MNA’s participation in this Affinity Credit Card Program. With each activated account, purchase, and renewal for up to three years MNA will receive a donation from FNBO. An account is activated when it is used (through a purchase or balance transfer) within the first 90 days after being issued. The credit card has the new MNA logo on it. In order for MNA to receive the affinity donations the application for the credit card needs to start at the MNA website, that is www.marylandrn.org or through the direct email link.
Advantages of FirstBank Credit Card Program:
▪ 45 years of experience in issuing credit cards▪ Low introductory interest on balance transfers▪ EMV chip technology and fraud protection▪ 3 customer care call centers in the U.S.A.▪ Free FICO score▪ Reward points▪ No annual fee
Affinity donations provided to MNA at no cost to you.
Affinity Loan ProgramOn June 15, 2017, the MNA Board of Directors
approved MNA’s participation in a second affinity program. OneMain, America’s largest nonprime lender, offered MNA the opportunity to obtain non-dues revenue through their affinity loan program. OneMain’s 10,000 plus employees serve approximately 2.2 million customers and have 1,700 branches within 44 states. There are 10 branches in Maryland.
OneMain is already participating with 11 state nursing organizations in their affinity loan program. Several other state nursing organizations are reviewing the program currently and 20 state nursing organizations will be introduced to the program in 2017/2018.
Advantages of OneMain Affinity Loan Program
MNA receives an affinity donation on the first loan regardless of payment schedule, non-payment or early pay-off of loan as long as not within the first 30 days.
Complimentary financial education online focusing on credit and borrowing, managing expenses, budgeting and saving is available to borrowers and non-borrowers.
Customers receive “rewards” in the form of gift cards for participating in activities that strengthens their financial literacy and positive account management behavior.
Consumers financially support MNA without any cost to them.
Call for action
Please consider applying for the Affinity Credit Card Program online either through www.marylandrn.org or through email link; and, make a purchase or balance transfer within 90 days of credit card issue to activate the card for affinity donations to MNA.
If you could benefit from a loan, please apply for the OneMain Affinity Loan Program online via www.marylandrn.org
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Future Nurses’ Money MattersUpcoming issues of The Maryland Nurse will provide
information about FICO scoring, credit reports, and EMV technology. If you would like to suggest a financial topic please contact Dr. Charlotte Wood, Editor of The Maryland Nurse at [email protected].
References1 Cettina, T. (2013). How to pick a socially responsible credit
card. Accessed on September 28, 2017 at http://www.creditcards.com/credit- card-news/pick-social ly _responsible-credit_card-1273.php
2 Wikipedia (2017). Credit Card. Accessed on September 28, 2017 at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credit_card
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WHY JOIN?Membership
Membership in the Maryland Nurses Association and the American Nurses Association gives you direct access to nursing knowledge, career development, and professional connections, so you can provide top-quality patient care and be the best nurse you can be.
New lower dues for joint membership in MNA and ANA makes this access more affordable for every registered nurse. Dues are now just $15/month or $174/year and include a host of invaluable benefits.
How does MNA and ANA help you be the best nurse you can be?
When you join, you can:• Learn what you need with online access
to learning resources on important issues impacting nursing (one FREE Navigate Nursing webinar every month – a $385 value).
• Stay current on issues and news affecting nurses through free members-only publications, including American Nurse Today, ANA SmartBrief, and OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing.
• Get advice and support from nurses in your state and across the country.
• Use member discounts on our extensive library of online CE modules to stay current on nursing topics and earn contact hours.
• Save $125 on ANCC initial specialty certification and $100 on certification renewal as a member.
• Improve your clinical, business, and leadership skills through our educational programs.
• Add your voice to ANA’s advocacy efforts at the state and national levels.
• Protect yourself with liability, life, and auto insurance programs and financial planning resources – all offered at members-only discounts.
ANA is the only professional association that serves the interests and professional needs of all 3.6 million registered nurses in the United States. As an RN, you have a lot at stake. We give you what you need to take the best care of your patients. And we help you stay safe on the job and keep a healthy balance between your home and work lives.
Sign up online today at JoinANA.org. Now you can join MNA and ANA for only $15 a month!
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MembershipOn October 14, 2017, The Black Nurses Association
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Since its inception in 1971, the NBNA has represented African American registered nurses, licensed vocational/practical nurses, nursing students and retired nurses. The organizations membership includes members within the United States Eastern Caribbean and Africa.
We thank all our participants for sharing in our mission and providing health care services to the community during our sponsored event. Refer to the photo for many of our members that participated in the successful event. For more information on becoming a BNA member, contact Ms. Barbara Crosby, President at [email protected].
BNA Baltimore chapter members stop to take a photo after a successful health fair
Black Nurses Association Baltimore Chapter Debut Health Fair
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