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Page 2 Nebraska NurseJune, July, August 2012NNA’s Mission:President’s ColumnTorri Merten, MSN, RNAs you are reading this articlewe will have moved into theSummer season. Although Iwonder if we even had a Springseason this year. With recordhigh temperatures in March and afrost expected in April many wereplanning their planting seasonvery carefully. That remindedme that we all must carefullyTorri Mertenplan how we execute any project,strategic plan or goal. We mustdecide where we want to go first. We must create thevision (the seed) then plan how to get from here (seed) tothere (blossoming plant). This is very relevant to the futureof the Nebraska Nurses Association.Since our October and November visits with LesWallace, 21st Century Leadership Speaker, we havestarted to lay the foundation for the forward movementand growth of our organization. We have brainstormedstrategic goals and now we are working out the plan to getus from here to there. We are working diligently to stayrelevant in today’s changing world.The Board of Directors along with the AmericanNurses Association is working with the principlesoutlined in “The Race for Relevance: 5 Radical Changesfor Associations” by Harrison Coerver and MaryByers (2011). We are evaluating our organization andstudying what it will take to stay current in this everchanging culture. The five radical changes ask us to lookat overhauling our governance model and committeeoperations, empowering the CEO and enhancing ourstaff expertise, rigorously defining our member market,rationalizing our programs and services and building arobust technology framework.As we embark on evaluating and assessing ourorganization we hope that all Nebraska Nurses will playa part in building and leading our organization. You willbe asked in this edition of the Nebraska Nurse to take animportant survey on what value our organization offersyou and how we can better serve you, our RegisteredNurses. I ask that you take the time to complete thissurvey and give us the vital input that is needed tocontinue to grow and sustain our membership. We are alsoworking on an interview-based assessment where we willtake the time to meet with key stakeholders, both membersand non-members to ask key questions about operationsand the value of the organization. Please take the time toparticipate if invited to these key assessment sessions.As I am wrapping up the last six months of myPresidency for the Nebraska Nurses Association I amexcited and hopeful. I am excited that I have helped laythe foundation for this exciting time. I am excited to seeour membership take an honest look at our organizationand evaluate how we can better serve our members. I amhopeful that through my year as Past President I will getto see this work to its completion and if not I know that Iwill leave this organization in good hands. Terry AndersonMSN, RNC-OB, NE-BC has done an excellent job inleading the strategic planning initiative and I look forwardto transitioning the leadership of our organization over toher.In our next edition you will be receiving the call toconvention and the NNA House of Delegates for 2012.Please mark your calendars for Friday, October 12, 2012(NNA Convention) and Saturday, October 13, 2012 (NNAHouse of Delegates). We hope to see you there. As always,I welcome your comments, questions or suggestions es.orgNNA 2012 CalendarPublished by:Arthur L. DavisPublishing Agency, Inc.Holidays office is closed:Monday, May 28th in observance ofMemorial DayWednesday, July 4th in observance of Independence DayMonday, September 2nd in observance of Labor DayThursday, November 28th & Friday, November 29th inobservance of Thanksgiving134 South 13th Street, Suite 800 Lincoln, NE 68508(402) 438-2500Nancy R. Wynner, Attorney at LawContact Nancy Wynner for experienceand expertise in administrative licensematters including: Defense Against Disciplinary Action License don.comCHAIR, BRECKINRIDGESCHOOL OF NURSINGITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE in Wichita, one of the nation’s leading providers oftechnical post-secondary education, has an immediate opening for the positionof Chair, Breckinridge School of Nursing and RN’s for both classroom and clinicalwith experience in teaching. This position provides administrative leadership for theBreckinridge School of Nursing and is accountable for the administration, planning,implementation, and evaluation of the nursing program. A Master’s degree in Nursingand 5 years of experience in the field of specialty, including three years of relatedteaching experience in a post-secondary accredited program is required.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing leadership, makingrecommendations for the hiring, promotion, and retention of nursing faculty andinstructors, and collaborating with the Associate Dean for orientation, training, anddevelopment of faculty.For consideration please apply online at www.itt-tech.edu.ITT TECHNICALINSTITUTE8111 E. 32nd Street North,Suite 103,Wichita, Kansas 67226Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/VWednesday, December 25th in observance of ChristmasWednesday, January 1, 2013 in observance of New Year’sDayOctober 11th & 12th Nebraska Nurses Association StateConventionPSYCHIATRICNURSESLincoln Regional CenterWest Prospector Place and Folsom, Lincoln, NE 68509We are recruiting for the following positions: RN–Full-Time and Part-Time(Psychiatric experience preferredbut not required)To learn more about the Lincoln RegionalCenter, please scan the QR code with yoursmart phone.The mission of the Nebraska Nurses Associationis to foster high standards for nursing practice,stimulate and promote the professional developmentof nurses, and advance their professional security,and to work for the improvement of health standardsand availability of health care services for all people.(Adopted 10/95, NNA House of Delegates)NNA’s Vision:Nebraska Nurses Association will be an effectivevoice for nurses; and an advocate for Nebraskaconsumers on issues relating to health. (Affirmed12/04/2004, NNA Board of Directors)Critical Success Factors for Vision: State and districts set mutual priorities Evaluate the success of the restructuring of NNA Enhance grass roots activities for membershipinvolvement Advocate for statewide quality healthcare(Affirmed 12/04/2004, NNA Board of Directors)NNA’s Core Issues:1. Workplace Rights2. Appropriate Staffing3. Workplace Health & Safetya. Patientsb. Community/Public Healthc. Workplace4. Continuing Competence(Affirmed 12/04/2004, NNA Board of Directors)NNA’s Official Publication:The Nebraska Nurse is the official publication of theNebraska Nurses Association (NNA) (a constituent memberof the American Nurses Association), published quarterlyevery March, June, September and December. The NNAprovides education, networking opportunities, publicationsand other products and services to its members andextends its mission to all nurses in Nebraska.Phone: (402) 475–3859Fax: (402) 474-6206You can leave a message at any time!Email: Executive@NebraskaNurses.orgWeb site: www.NebraskaNurses.orgMail: PO Box 82086Lincoln NE 68501–2086Questions about your nursing license?Contact the Nebraska Board of Nursing hand Human Services System Regulation and Licensure.Questions about stories in the Nebraska Nurse?Contact: NNA.Photo on front page: Scotts Bluff National MonumentPhoto by: M. Forsberg, Nebraska DED.“Scotts Bluff was one of the key geographic landmarkspioneers sought on their journeys westward.”Writer’s Guidelines:Any topic related to nursing will be considered for publicationin the Nebraska Nurse.Although authors are not required to be members of NNA,when space is limited, preference will be given to NNA members.Photos are welcomed, digital is preferred. 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June, July, August 2012Editorial: The Futureof NNA–Exciting orExtinct?Teresa Anderson, EdD, MSN, RNC-OB, NE-BCNNA, President-ElectAs a “baby-boomer,” I am a joiner–a nurse whoinvested in advanced education and membership inprofessional nursing organizations at the beginning of mycareer and continued that involvement even when, at times,it meant being a “card carrying, dues paying member”only. Over the years, the new knowledge, continuingeducation, and networking kept me coming back.Today, the market for information, continuingeducation, and even networking has changed. I can get allthese things at the push of a button from the comfort of myhome office. Why should I continue to pay dues to belongto organizations like the Nebraska Nurses Association?What’s in it for me? As the official “voice” of nursing,ANA/NNA speaks for all nurses in this state, be theymembers or not. I have been a member of ANA and NNA(or another constituent association) for nearly my wholecareer but never really considered until recently the truemission of ANA/NNA. I see the core business of NNA tobe Legislative advocacy Nursing scope of practice and ethical accountability Communication/information brokerage Promotion of health for every person and support foran effective work environment Recognition of nursing excellence in NebraskaNNA’s vision is to “be a proactive voice for nursesand an advocate for improved health for all.” Thisadvocacy was recently demonstrated by the passageof two important bills to amend the Respiratory CareAct (788) and to allow Nurse Practitioners to sign deathcertificates (1042) which were the NNA champion causesthis year. This work cannot occur without the supportof Don Wesely the NNA paid lobbyist and the NNACommittee on Advocacy and Representation!Nurses today must consider the value of their time,talents, and treasure. With dozens of professionalorganizations (nursing and non-nursing), and significantsocial networking venues such as Facebook , Twitter ,LinkedIn and others, the options for information,education, and networking are almost endless and oftenfree or available at a reduced price. With state/districtdues of 167 per year or higher, what makes the NebraskaNurses Association worth the money? As of 2009, therewere 23,569 active registered nurses in Nebraska. For thissame period there were approximately 800 active membersof the Nebraska Nurses Association; just 84 membersvoted in NNA elections last fall. It appears that membersare losing interest.To remain relevant to our members (and prospectivemembers), organizations like ANA/NNA must takea hard look at how we currently do business and thevalue provided to our members for the cost. The NNAmust define our value for multiple generations of nursespracticing in the State of Nebraska, and we must radicallychange our business model, our communication strategies,and our goals if we are to survive.On the homepage of the Nebraska Nurses website,www.nebraskanurses.org you will find links for NNAmember and non-member surveys. Please take a fewminutes to tell us what you want from the only nursingorganization in the state to be recognized as the official“voice” of nursing, and how we can create value for you.Nebraska Nurse Page 3Executive Director’s ColumnTimoree KlingerExecutive DirectorNebraska Nurses AssociationHello all, I hope that you areenjoying the beginning of yoursummer. This season is typicallyfilled with vacations, camping anddays at the beach. For us at theNebraska Nurses Association, thisis the time of year where thingsreally seem to start moving in fastforward.With legislative sessionseeming like a distant memoryTimoree Klingerand some great Nurses Weekcelebrations throughout the state in late April and earlyMay time has gone so fast already! I would like to thankall of the wonderful nurses throughout the state whowere so welcoming to us. It was wonderful to be able totravel and see the state and meet the nurses who makethis association the great one that it is. Seeing firsthandthe time and energy put into these celebrations shows howmuch you value your organization and a state and locallevel.As you read this, I’ll be packing my bags to head tothe American Nurses Association Constituent Assemblyand House of Delegates meetings in Washington, D.C.I’ll be there for seven days which will no doubt be filledwith learning and sharing with other individuals who wanttheir organizations to be the best that they can be. Thefirst part of the week will be meetings with other NursingAssociation Executive Directors and Presidents fromaround the country sharing their experiences and learninghow to strengthen our associations in these challengingtimes. Then we wrap up the week with the biennial Houseof Delegates meetings. We are excited and hopeful toWishingupon astar?Find a nursingcareer whereyou can becomea star!nursingALD.comRegistration is free, fast,confidential and easy!You will receive ane-mail when a new jobposting matches yourjob search.be bringing back exciting news and big changes for thenursing associations across the country. I’ll be posting afull update in the next issue of the Nebraska Nurse.Planning is in full swing for the next annual NNAconvention. This October we’ll again meet in Kearney,Nebraska at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center. Inthis issue you’ll find the slate of candidates that arerunning for offices of Vice President, Treasurer, bothCommissions and the Nominations Committee. Pleasetake time to read about these candidates and vote onlineon the NNA website, www.nebraskanurses.org. Your votecounts! We need to hear from you who you would like tolead our organization. You’ll also find the call for posterpresentations and exhibitors. We hope to make this yearthe best convention yet. In the September issue, we willhave the registration for convention and more details aboutthe happenings of that weekend. Mark your calendarsfor Friday, October 12th. Our annual House of Delegatesmeeting will be held that Saturday morning, October 13th.For those of you who are reading this who are notmembers of NNA, I would like you to take a momentto consider joining NNA. Our president-elect, TeresaAnderson has written a wonderful editorial asking youto consider what an association might do for you. Pleasetake time to read this and consider filling out the surveywe have linked on our website. We want to know how wecan get you to join NNA and become part of this greatorganization.Joy Okoruwa, President of District II said somethingthat really resonated with me. She mentioned that nomatter what your job is in the nursing profession, that youall share the same last name and that is the name of nurse.Consider joining the one voice for all Nebraska nurses sothat we may be heard loud and clear.Until next time best wishes.Timoree

Page 4 Nebraska NurseJune, July, August 20122012 NNA Annual Convention continued from page 1be directly involved in patient education, nursing education,continuing education or staff development. The awardAugust, September, October 2009 - Iowa Board of Nursing Newsletter - Page 17recognizes innovation and expertise in the educator role.directly involved in nursing through clinical practice,education, administration or research and have made aRemember. the deadline for submitting awardpositive impact on the quality of nursing care or the nursingnominations is AUGUST 15, 2012. You may submit yourprofession.nominations via mail or online at www.NebraskaNurses.SchoolHealth Nursing:A ComprehensiveReview.org.text). Go green – save a tree: get free shipping/handling when weNNA OutstandingAchievementin NursingAwardFac: TextbookSelekman,RN. Aud: RNs/LPNs.Thissend the course to you via e-mail attachment. 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Include in outline format:NNAOutstandingStaffNurseAwardand review of researchic teaching;detailedteachingstrategiestitle, purpose/objectives, summary and implicationsThefocusthisteachingaward ison achievementin nursingevidenceonofgoodpractices.Fee: 89 (plus 7 ship- TraumaforTherapy.nursing practice in the future.by ping/handlinga nurse providingdirectpatientcare.– includesresourcetext).CEUs:The3.6. nominee isFac:J.Briere, aPhD,and sheetC. Scott,MD.listsAud:theRNs/LPNs.This course Includecoverthatfollowing:titlerecognized for nursing expertise provided in a caring,explores the treatment of older adolescents and adults who icevent;cognitive-behavioralprofessional manner.agency,address,email addressand home and workFac: G. Cook, RN. Aud: RNs/LPNs. 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This year, one poster presenter will wina FREE registration to the 2012 Convention! Submit yourposter abstract today!Call for Reference ProposalsReference Proposals suggest the Nebraska NursesAssociation’s actions in regards to certain issues or ideas.They are presented to and voted upon the NNA’s House ofDelegates during the Annual Convention.Definition: Proposals are documents presented tothe House of Delegates, which describe positions of theAssociation or propose the need for action to be taken.What they do: Approved proposals guide and directwhat NNA is to do during a given time period.Why proposals are important: It’s a way for membersto assure that the association will focus on matters thatconcern them.When: The NNA Reference Committee is encouragingthe submission of proposals to be considered forpresentation to the 2012 House of Delegates.Deadline: July 1, 2012, for all but emergencyproposals. This allows the committee sufficient time toreview the proposal and complete its charge of accepting,editing, consolidating, referring or rejection. It also willpermit the committee sufficient time to consult with thesubmitter and/or with other relevant groups, should therebe a need. Emergency proposals (whose topics could nothave been known by the deadline) are accepted after thedeadline date and up to 5:00 p.m. on October 14, 2012.Who can submit a proposal? Individual NNAmembers, district nurses associations, NNA structural unitsand the NNA Board of Directors may initiate proposals.When several groups are concerned about the same issue,collaboration is appropriate and valuable. The committeeis available to assist any member or group in draftingproposals and urges that its help be solicited if there areany questions.How can I find out more? 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CHAIR, BRECKINRIDGE SCHOOL OF NURSING ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE in Wichita, one of the nation's leading providers of technical post-secondary education, has an immediate opening for the position of Chair, Breckinridge School of Nursing and RN's for both classroom and clinical with experience in teaching.