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Photo: James WatkinsLandon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Ste. 1051, Topeka, KS 66612-1230 Office Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm www.ksbn.orgNewsletterVolume 31, No. 4 October, November, December 2018The Official Publication of theKansas State Board of NursingQ uar te rl y c ir c u l at ion ap p roximately 66,0 0 0to all A PRN s, RN se nt a l H, LPNs and Licensed Me c h ni ce a lt h Tin Kaan s insas.Obtaining a Multistate LicenseN-STATReflections on a nursing career.2KSBN Committee Reports.2-3Nursing License Renewal Schedule.4Kansas Announces Statewide Integration ofPrescription Drug Monitoring Program.5Kansas State Board of NursingLaunches Online Applications.6KNAP.7Kansas State Board ofNursing Joins Nursys.8Discipline Cases.9CE Offerings.10-11DISCLAIMER CLAUSEThe Nursing Newsletter is published quarterly by theKansas State Board of Nursing. The providers are responsiblefor offering quality programs under the criteria as establishedby the Board. Complaints regarding continuing educationprograms may be reported directly to the Kansas State Boardof Nursing. For information on these educational offerings,contact the sponsor, not the Board.Advertising is not solicited nor endorsed by the Kansas StateBoard of Nursing.Through the state’s membership in the Nurse LicensureCompact (NLC), Kansas Board of Nursing will offer amultistate license to eligible residents of Kansas afterJuly 1, 2019. Non-residents are not eligible for a Kansasmultistate license. The NLC includes uniform licensurerequirements, which pertain to the issuance of a multistatelicense. This includes meeting the licensure requirements ofthe applicant’s home state.Existing Kansas residents who hold a Kansas license:To obtain a multistate license, the nurse will need tocomplete the application for a multistate license followingthe July 1, 2019 implementation date. The applicationwill be posted on the Kansas Board of Nursing website.The Board of Nursing will evaluate the application to seeif the applicant meets the requirements listed below. Anapplicant who does not meet one or more requirement isineligible for a multistate license and may be limited to asingle state license.For Kansas residents who do not hold a Kansas license:If the applicant holds an active license in another state,the applicant should complete the application for licenseby endorsement. The applicant will be assessed for amultistate license.If the applicant is a new graduate, the applicant shouldcomplete the application for license by examination. Theapplicant will be assessed for a multistate license.An applicant who does not meet one or morerequirement is ineligible for a multistate license and may beissued a single state license at the discretion of the boardof nursing.For advertising rates and information, contact Arthur L.Davis Publishing Agency, Inc., 517 Washington St., P.O. Box216, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, Ph. 1-800-626-4081, sales@aldpub.com. Responsibility for errors in advertising is limited tocorrections in the next issue or refund of price of advertisement.Publisher is not responsible for errors in printing of schedule.The Kansas State Board of Nursing and the Arthur L. DavisPublishing Agency, Inc. reserve the right to reject advertising.The Kansas State Board of Nursing and the Arthur L. DavisPublishing Agency, Inc. shall not be liable for any consequencesresulting from purchase or use of advertisers’ products fromthe advertisers’ opinions, expressed or reported, or the claimsmade herein.Presort StandardUS PostagePAIDcurrent resident orPermit #14Princeton, MN55371List of Eligibility Requirements to Obtain aMultistate License:1. Meets the requirements for licensure in the home state(state of residency);2. a. Has graduated from a board-approved educationprogram; orb. Has graduated from an international educationprogram (approved by the authorized accreditingbody in the applicable country and verified by anindependent credentials review agency);3. Has passed an English proficiency examination (appliesto graduates of an international education programnot taught in English or if English is not the individual’snative language);4. Has passed an NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN Examinationor predecessor exam;5. Is eligible for or holds an active, unencumbered license(i.e., without active discipline);6. Has submitted to state and federal fingerprint-basedcriminal background checks;7. Has no state or federal felony convictions;8. Has no misdemeanor convictions related to the practiceof nursing (determined on a case-by-case basis);9. Is not currently a participant in an alternative program;10. Is required to self-disclose current participation in analternative program; and11. Has a valid United States Social Security number.For more information, contact Kansas Board of Nursing at785-296-4929.Kansas State Board of NursingNURSING EDUCATION SPECIALISTAre you a nurse with administrative level skills and a passion for serving the public?The Kansas Board of Nursing, located in Topeka, KS, Is seeking a Nursing Education Specialist.This position will implement evaluation criteria and monitor procedures for continuing education programs.Duties will also include responding to inquiries, providing consultation, and conducting survey visits. TheNursing Education Specialist will also attend meetings as a staff liaison; and analyze and present reports tothe Education Committee and Board. Travel is required at times to conduct surveys of nursing schools.Educational Qualifications: Minimal academic preparation is a Master’s Degree in Nursing from anaccredited university or college with equivalent administrative experience.Professional Qualifications: A current, or eligible for, an unencumbered Kansas Registered Nurselicense. Two years’ experience in nursing education and administration is preferred.For a complete position description and application information please visit www.ksbn.org. To apply,a Cover letter, Resume, State of Kansas Employment Application and Kansas Tax Clearance must besubmitted to Attention: Vicki Harding BdofNursingApps@ks.govEqual Opportunity Employer
Page 2 Kansas Nursing NewsletterReflections on a nursing career.This letter and nursing pin were delivered to the Kansas State Board of Nursing. It is abeautiful reflection of the value of Helen’s nursing career to her. The nursing pin is the sealof the “Kansas University” with the Red Cross superimposed on it. Until the early 70s eachgraduate’s name and year of graduation was engraved on the back.October, November, December 2018KSBN COMMITTEE REPORTSMarch 2018 Education CommitteeThe Education Committee met March 27, 2018 and was called to order by Patsy Zeller,MSN, APRN, FNP, Chair at 8:30 a.m. in Room 509 of the Landon State Office Building. Theminutes from December 12, 2017 were approved.The site visit report from Labette CC PN Program was reviewed. It was moved to acceptthe site visit report for Labette CC PN program with recommendations and to reapprove theprogram for a period of five years.The site visit report from Pratt CC PN Program was reviewed. It was moved to accept thesite visit report for Pratt CC PN program with recommendations and to reapprove the programfor a period of five years.The site visit report from Pratt CC ADN Program was reviewed. It was moved to accept thesite visit report for Pratt CC ADN program with recommendations and to reapprove the ADNprogram under conditional approval with the next site visit to take place in the fall of 2020.The site visit report from Neosho CCC PN Program was reviewed. It was moved to acceptthe site visit report for Neosho CCC PN program with recommendations and to reapprove theprogram with a site visit in five years.The site visit report from Neosho CCC ADN Program was reviewed. It was moved to acceptthe site visit report for Neosho CCC ADN program with recommendations and to approve theADN Program with a site visit to occur at the time of national accreditation site visit.The following schools presented major curriculum changes: University of Kansas DNP Program Wichita State University BSN Program Kansas City Kansas Community College ADN Program Donnelly College PN Program Pratt Community College ADN ProgramIt was moved to accept the LPN Refresher Course from South Dakota State University.Site visit schedules were reviewed. Miriah Kidwell will email committee members requestingassistance with site visits, if needed.Geri Tyrell, DNP, RN and Pat Plank, MSN, RN gave an update on the Kansas Military NursingArticulation Initiative. The PN group met and identified the biggest discrepancy between themilitary medic types of programs and the nursing PN programs is that the military medictraining doesn’t meet the nursing content. The ADN and BSN programs have identified areasprimarily in health assessment and fundamental skills course that needs to be addressed.Ten petitions for permission to test/retest were reviewed and action taken.The meeting was adjourned at 10:22 am.RNtoBSNOnline Degree Program Program completely online,six-week courses Complete program in 14 months Seamless transition, Associate’sDegree to our BSN Validation of credit receivedfrom RN license - transferin 94 credits fromaccredited schoolsSouthwestern College is accredited by the Higher LearningCommission and the Commission on Collegiate NursingEducation, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530,Washington, DC 20036, phone - ation.ENROLL TODAYnursing.sckans.edu 888.684.5335Step Up. Opportunity Awaits.
October, November, December 2018Kansas Nursing Newsletter Page 3KSBN COMMITTEE REPORTSMarch 2018 APRN CommitteeThe APRN Committee met March 27, 2018 and was calledto order by Carol Bragdon, PhD, APRN, Chair at 1:30 pm inRoom 509 of the Landon State Office Building. Minutes fromDecember 12, 2017 were approved.Bobbe Mansfield, DNP, FNP-BC reported on the PrescriptionMonitoring Program Committee. The following are topicsof discussion in the committee presently: 1) KTRACS isbecoming available as an imbedded element in electronicmedical records; 2) what data should be collected and whatbenchmark should be sent to identify users both on thepatient side and excessive prescriber’s side; 3) what to do withthe data that has been collected and 4) developing a peerreview criterion for identifying a problem.It was moved to approve the following out of state schoolsand their courses: Allen College – Family NP Boston College – Women’s Health NP Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing –Neonatal NP University of Colorado – Adult/Gero NP University of St. Francis – Family NP Western Kentucky University – Psychiatric/MentalHealth NP Wright State University – Family NPCara Busenhart, PhD, CNM, APRN, reported the NurseMidwife Council met last in early November. Regulations wentto the full Board of Healing Arts on December 8, 2017 andwere approved. Some of the Nurse Midwife Council concernsare dual regulation of a split scope of practice, creation of anew unrecognized credential (CNM-I) and non-adherence tonational standards of practice for Certified Nurse Midwives.It was the consensus of the APRN Committee to declinethe current regulations and refer them back to the Boardof Healing Arts for consideration of nationally recognizedstandards of practice.There was preliminary discussion about the APRNConsensus Model. This model defines APRN practice and thefour areas of regulation: licensure, accreditation, certificationand education (LACE). The APRN regulatory model consists offour roles of APRN: registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), clinicalnurse specialist (CNS), certified nurse-midwifes (CNM) andcertified nurse practitioners (CNP). Within each role, APRNS arePractice Committeeeducated in one of six population foci: neonatal, psych/mentalhealth, pediatrics, women’s health/gender-related and adultgerontology. Formal APRN education consists of a graduatedegree from an accredited academic institution, which preparesthe graduate in one of the four roles and at least one populationfoci. It also must include a minimum of a course in each of thefollowing: advanced physiology/pathology, advanced healthassessment and advanced pharmacology. APRN education alsoincludes clinical and didactic courses that prepare the graduateto practice in the APRN role.Any certification program must follow establishedcertification testing, psychometrics and standards. The testingmust assess for the role/population foci competencies and beaccredited by a national certification accreditation body.Licensure is another component of the APRN ConsensusModel. Boards of Nursing would licensure APRNs in one ofthe four roles. Licensure in the APRN Consensus Model islicensure as an independent practitioner with no regulatoryrequirements for collaboration, direction or supervision. Withthe APRN Consensus Model, the Board of Nursing would besolely responsible for licensing of APRNS. The APRN ConsensusModel includes grandfathering for APRNs already licensedand practicing. The APRN Compact is a licensure compactthat would allow APRNS to have one multi-state license, withthe ability to practice in their home state and other compactstates. Eighteen states have fully implemented the APRNConsensus model language. Three states have passed theAPRN Compact language.The meeting was adjourned at 2:19 pm.The Practice Committee met on Tuesday March 27, 2018.It was called to order at 3:02 pm. The Committee reviewedand approved the December 2017 minutes. An updatewas given on the Pharmacy Board regulations pertaining toepinephrine kits to be stocked in schools. Those regulationsare now in process for consideration with an estimatedcompletion time of six months. There was a discussionabout exploring new language of diagnosis in the context ofAdvance Practice for a future statutory amendment.Investigative CommitteeThe Investigative Committee meeting for Monday March26, 2018 was called to order at 9:00 am. Minutes for theDecember 2017 meeting were read and approved. Thesecond draft of the Policy and Procedure regarding referralof cases with potential criminal activity was reviewed andapproved. Michelle David, Assistant Attorney Generalpresented guidelines from the Attorney General on casesthat his office wants referred for review. 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Page 4 Kansas Nursing NewsletterWALL CERTIFICATESWall Certificates suitable for framing areavailable through the Kansas State Board ofNursing. Certificates are available to those RNs/LPNs/LMHTs/NPs/CNSs/NMWs/RNAs who hold apermanent Kansas license. To obtain a certificate,please complete the following form.October, November, December 2018Nursing License Renewal ScheduleIf your license expires on:(Please refer to the CheckStatus of Expiration to verifyyour expiration date.)You should receive your yellowrenewal notice postcard by:Your properly completedrenewal application should bein the Board office by:October 31, 2018August 15, 2018September 15, 2018November 30, 2018September 15, 2018October 15, 2018Name:December 31, 2018October 15, 2018November 15, 2018Address:January 31, 2019November 15, 2018December 15, 2018February 28, 2019December 15, 2018January 15, 2019March 31, 2019January 15, 2019February 15, 2019City:State: Zip Code:Certificate of Qualification (License)Number:Original Date of Issue:Each certificate is 10.00.Please submit order form to:Kansas State Board of NursingLandon State Office Building900 SW Jackson, Suite 1051Topeka, KS 66612-1230Unlicensed Practice False/InaccurateInformationThe following individuals were fined for unlicensedpractice for practicing for six (6) calendar months or morein Kansas without a license, or had a second or subsequentunlicensed practice.Laurie Starr13-122272-041Fredonia, KS 6673612 months/ 600Wendy Froggate13-96045-022Iola, KS 6674924 months/ 1000Susan Larison13-46966-031Topeka, KS 6661414 months/ 1000Melanie Foster23-18015-051Grandview, MO 6403038 months/ 1000Amanda Meadows23-46292-042Gardner, KS 660301 month 2nd offense/ 100Now HiringDirector of NursingApply online @ www.sunsethomeinc.comor call 785-243-2720The following individuals were fined for providing false/inaccurate information in the KSBN renewal licensing processa second or subsequent time and were fined 200.00.Chitama Chitama13-36939-062Haysville, KS 67060Michele Miller23-45052-011Wakarusa, KS 66546Candace Hill14-106456-061Pittsburg, KS 66762Hope Bafford13-112707-052Topeka, KS 66609Melanie Lorthridge23-41881-121Kansas City, MO 64128Addie Chapin13-122866-062Olathe, KS 66061Kyle Wingfield13-122311-121Garden Plain, KS 67050Timothy Stock14-138868-062St. Louis, MO 63141Dorothy Aguilar13-136152-081Wichita, KS 67212Cerita Phelts23-47000-062Olathe KS 66062Nursing InstructorOttawa & Chanute, KSFull-Time MSN required or in progress.At least two years of recent nursing experience.Additional nursing instructor opportunities may be available.Paid single employee Medical & Dental KPERS benefitsFor a detailed description of the position and instructions forsubmitting your application, visit our website atwww.neosho.edu/Careers. You may also contactKarin Jacobson 620-432-0333 or email hr@neosho.eduNCCC is an EOE/AA employerJOIN US!CHCS is more than a rural, highly integratedhealth care organization—CHCS is neighbors,friends and family. Our hope is to know each patientand share life experiences.With more than 450 associates at seven locationsserving a 10,000-square-mile service area,Community HealthCare System (CHCS) is afirst-class, nonprofit health care system with alongstanding tradition of providing compassionate,high-quality care to the rural communities ofnortheast Kansas.Director of Nursing – St. Marys ManorStaff NursesNight Shift – Onaga AcuteDay Shift – St. Marys AcuteFor more information and to apply, contact HR785-889-5030.EOEwww.chcsks.orgWork for THE BEST CRITICALACCESS HOSPITAL in KansasMed/Surg Nurses NeededExperienced and New GradsAt Newman Regional Health we strive tomake each patient the most importantperson in our world. We believe in theimportance of caring for the wholeperson, not just a physical illness. This philosophycarries over to our employees as well. Not only do weoffer fair salaries and benefits, we focus on providingemployees with opportunities to achieve their personaland professional goals through our Educational Programs.With an extensive service line and state-of-the-arttechnology, Newman provides a progressive environment,which supports learning and self-development for healthcare professionals.For more information regarding our hospital and ourcommunity please log on to our web site atwww.newmanrh.orgFor more information regarding available position pleasecontact us at:Newman Regional Health, Human Resources1201 W. 12th, Emporia, KS 66801Phone: 620-343-6800 ext.1102EOE M/F/D/V
October, November, December 2018Kansas Nursing Newsletter Page 5Kansas Announces Statewide Integration ofPrescription Drug Monitoring ProgramAdding K-TRACS Data to Electronic Health Records and Pharmacy Management SystemsThe Kansas State Board of Pharmacy (Board), inconjunction with the Kansas Department of Healthand Environment (KDHE), is pleased to announce a newpartnership with Appriss Health to provide interoperabilityservices for all prescribers and pharmacists in Kansas toaccess K-TRACS, the Kansas Prescription Drug MonitoringProgram, through the PDMP Gateway . “This is anopportunity for Kansas to deliver a more efficient andpatient-oriented prescription drug monitoring program,”said KDHE Secretary Susan Mosier, MD, MBA, FACS.“Integrating a patient’s controlled substance prescriptiondata into the electronic health record helps providers treatthat patient.”The project is funded by a grant from the Centersfor Disease Control awarded to the Kansas Departmentof Health and Environment. “Grant funds will supportGateway connection costs for each Kansas electronichealth records and pharmacy management systemapproved for integration,” said Board Executive SecretaryAlexandra Blasi. “Thismultiagency collaborationfurthers the K-TRACS mission to prevent diversion, misuseADDRESS CHANGEYou can use your user ID and password to changeyour address on-line OR send us the change ofaddress in writing. Please submit within 30 daysof address change. You may mail your addresschange to Kansas State Board of Nursing; 900SW Jackson St, Ste 1051; Topeka, KS 666121230. The Address Change form is available athttps://ksbn.kansas.gov/forms/.If you do not have access to a computer please includethe following information in your written request:and abuse of controlled substances in Kansas, whileprotecting legitimate medical use.”The Board successfully piloted electronic medical/healthrecords integration a few years ago, enabling a single signon for access to a patient’s medical record and prescriptionhistory. The Board will begin to model this integrationstatewide which will increase availability, ease of access, anduse of a patient’s controlled substance prescription historyfor making critical and informed prescribing and dispensingdecisions. Currently, prescribers and pharmacists login to separate systems to query patient data which takesvaluable time away from patient care and interaction.This integration simplifies the process by creating a onestop-shop, making K-TRACS data directly available in thepatient’s electronic record.For more information and to request integration, statewideintegration. Integrations must be approved by the Boardand will require reporting to the Board regarding suchconnections.Old Address and New Address(complete Street Address with Apt #, City, State, and Zip)Home phone number and Work Phone numberDate the New Address is in EffectFirst and Last Name (please print complete names)Kansas Nursing License Number(s)Sign and date your requestNew nurses welcome! New training program!Brandon Woods is aprogressive senior livingcommunity in Lawrence,KS that values our TeamMembers and fosters afamily oriented, fun andcaring environment. Ournursing professionalslike working at BrandonWoods.Here’s what they like the most: Resident-Centered care and service philosophy and practices thatpromote quality care Dining Services that offer a variety of great choices availablethroughout the day and night Dynamic learning environment with ties to University of Kansas,Geriatric Resource Specialist Program and other continuingeducation opportunities Great pay and benefits Consistent, caring leadership that enhances personal growthSocial Security NumberNursing Careers at Brandon Woods at AlvamarRN, LPNWe are unable to accept your request to change youraddress from information delivered over the phoneor via an email. All requests must be received inwriting and include a signature.Located in Manhattan, KSLooking for RN’s and LPN’s to join our team!Meadowlark in Manhattan, Kansas offers competitive wages,and will hire and train new nurses!Starting RN salary is 23.00 per hour in our healthcare households andan additional hourly rate is paid for night diff and weekend diff.Starting LPN salary is 18.50 per hour in our healthcare households andan additional hourly rate is paid for night diff and weekend diff.At Meadowlark Hills, there is nothing more valuable to achieving ourmission than our employees. We treat each other and those we servewith dignity, respect, and compassion. We face challenges together andfind ways to overcome obstacles by combining our unique talents andcapabilities. We celebrate our successes and take our duties seriously,always considering the impact we have on one another. Our mission toliberate and serve our residents is a common thread that unites us.Experience: A Household Nurse is expected to have acquired thenecessary knowledge and skills to perform the job satisfactorily inaccordance with current standards, guidelines,and regulations of Meadowlark Hills.Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent are required.Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse acknowledgedby the state of Kansas required.Licensing Requirements: Licensed in the state of Kansas as aRegistered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required.For more information or for a tour of the facilityplease call, 785-323-3893, or apply online atwww.meadowlark.org/jobsBrandon Woods at Alvamar1501 Inverness DriveLawrence, KS 66047Apply online: http://careers.fivestarseniorliving.comEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: MIN/FEM/VETS/DISDrug Free, Smoke Free Workplace
Page 6 Kansas Nursing NewsletterKansas State Board of NursingLaunches Online ApplicationsConveniently manage your nursinglicenses onlineOctober, November, December 2018How to Contact Us785-296-4929ADMINISTRATION785-296-5752Carol Moreland, MSN, RNExecutive an GuerreroDirector of Operationsadrian.guerrero@ks.gov785-296-5935Inge ReedExecutive 296-3782VacantVacant-Education SpecialistJill SimonsSenior Administrative AssistantContinuing Educationjill.simons@ks.govLEGAL DIVISIONDISCIPLINE785-296-4325Bryce BenedictAssistant Attorney 25VacantVacantThe week of October 10th the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) launchedtheir online Kansas Nursing License Portal. The portal is designed to give applicantsthe ability to apply and pay for their license(s) from the convenience of their home—24 hours a day, seven days a week. The service is available for all professions exceptmental health technicians.The goal of the Kansas State Board of Nursing is to provide applicants a moreefficient and convenient way to apply for their license. KSBN is very proud to offerthis service.The Online Kansas Nursing License Portal ties into KSBN’s current licensing systemwith its partnership with Systems Automation Corporation, a state governmentlicensing system provider. It allows the user to apply for a Kansas nursing license,verify information, and manage changes to their license electronically. Through itspartnership with the Information Network of Kansas, Inc., KSBN’s online KansasNursing License Portal also allows applicants to securely pay for online services viaelectronic check or credit card.To apply for nursing licensure you must have access to the Internet and achecking account or credit card. Applicants who apply online do not have to mailin the license application.You can visit the Kansas Nursing License Portal www.ksbn.org.INVESTIGATION785-296-8401Diane Glynn, JD, RNPractice Specialistdiane.glynn@ks.gov785-296-8401Tina BeachAdministrative Specialisttina.beach@ks.gov785-296-8401Betty Stewart, RNRN Investigator IIIbetty.stewart@ks.gov785-296-4325Kimberly Balzer, RNRN Investigator IIIkimberly.balzer@ks.gov785-296-4325Margaret Zillinger, BSNRN Investigator IIImargaret.zillinger@ks.gov785-296-4325Mickie Walker, RNRN Investigator IIImickie.walker@ks.gov785-296-4325Debra Quintanilla, RNRN Investigator IIIdebra.quintanilla@ks.gov785-296-4325Ruth Humbert, RNRN Investigator IIIruth.humbert@ks.gov785-296-4325Kathleen Chalkley, LPNSpecial Investigator IIkathleen.chalkley@ks.gov785-296-4325Marilyn NicolSenior Administrative Assistantmarilyn.nicol@ks.gov785-296-1817RaeAnn ByrdLicensing Supervisorraeann.byrd@ks.gov785-296-6573Barbara BiggerSenior Administrative AssistantName change, -296-3375Judy NicholsSenior Administrative AssistantReinstatements, Renewalsjudy.nichols@ks.gov785-296-2926Karen McGillSenior Administrative AssistantRN & LPN atelynn LadnerSenior Administrative 67Kolton ColhouereGov Support Analystkolton.colhouer@ks.gov785-296-2240Anthony BlubaughApplications Developeranthony.blubaugh@ks.gov 785-296-3928LICENSINGINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
October, November, December 2018What is KNAP?KNAP is a professional assistance program designed toassist all nurses and mental health technicians who have aproblem or illness that has or could impair their ability topractice safely.The Goal of KNAPMental and physical illness, including alcohol and otherdrug addiction, can potentially impair practice and health. Weestimate that at any given time, approximately 10% of thepopulation is affected. This same percentage is thought to betrue of healthcare professionals.Alcohol and other drug addiction, as well as mental andphysical illnesses, are treatable. KNAP works with the programparticipants to obtain an evaluation, treatment (if indicated),and monitoring throughout the recovery process.ReferralsSelf-referrals to the program are encouraged, but referralsmay be made by a family member, a friend, employer oranyone concerned about the nurse/LMHT.Anonymous referrals are not accepted. A person may callfor infor
Kansas State Board of Nursing Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Ste. 1051, Topeka, KS 66612-1230 Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm www.ksbn.org . Kansas City Kansas Community College ADN Program Donnelly College PN Program . Southwestern College is accredited by the Higher Learning
