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Page 2Tennessee NurseI Am TNA continued from page 1years. I have achieved Tenure, served as the Presidentof Sigma, Beta Theta at Large Chapter (2013-2015) andLCON Faculty Senate representative 2013 until present.Through interactions and encouragement from TNAmembers, I joined the American Nurses Association (ANA)and Tennessee Nurses Association in 2015.I believe it is important to be a part of yourprofessional organization because the profession needsyour nursing expertise, physical and mental capital. Inaddition, I believe you should not just join an organizationfor membership only, but also become active! So, in2016 I was elected to the TNA District 1 NominatingCommittee. Since being elected to serve on the TNADistrict 1 board, I have had the opportunity to meetsome very motivated and dedicated TNA members. Thesemembers are movers and shakers! They are involved inadvocating for the nursing profession, protecting theNursing Practice Act and monitoring legislation thatinfluences nursing. Interacting with the District 1 boardSeptember, October, November 2018has motivated me to stay involved with TNA. I wantto continue to stay involved, because I feel that I ammaking a difference in my profession, in my region, andin my district. So, since becoming a board member in2016, I have also served on a TNA ad hoc committee inpartnership with the League of Women Voters to have a“Meet and Greet” for political candidates. I was able tohear from candidates as they spoke of their positionson issues affecting the nursing profession. This addedanother opportunity for me to become more aware ofTennessee nursing concerns. In addition to professionalgrowth, networking, and being able to advocate for theprofession, the benefits for joining TNA also includes:1) discounts on courses; 2) free monthly associationcommunications and journals and 3) Legislative updates.I encourage all nurses to join TNA/ANA and becomeactive because this all-encompassing network providedthe support I needed to finish my doctorate and restartmy career. Now, I AM TNA and can provide the samesupport to others while making a difference in mycommunity.The Tennessee Nurse is the official publication of theTennessee Nurses Foundation, 545 Mainstream Drive, Suite 405,Nashville, TN 37228-1296Phone: 615/254-0350 Fax: 615/254-0303Email: tnf@tnaonline.orgPublished exclusively by theTennessee Nurses Foundation and theArthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc.TNF 2018-2019 Board of TrustSue MacArthur, PresidentTommie Norris, Vice PresidentDebra Sullivan, TreasurerDara Rogers, SecretaryHaley Vance, Ex-OfficioAshley Berry, Rebecca Bone, Donna Copenhaver,Mary Bess Griffith, Amy Hamlin, Janice Harris, Bill Jolley,La-Kenya Kellum, Sandy Murabito, Raven WentworthTNA 2018 Board of DirectorsHaley Vance, PresidentSandy Murabito, Past PresidentLa-Kenya Kellum, Vice PresidentDonna Copenhaver, SecretaryMary Bess Griffith, TreasurerTrish Baise, Director – OperationsAllyson Neal, Director – MembershipLoretta Bond, Director – Government AffairsLaura Reed, Director – PracticeJenny Webb, Director – EducationDeb Chyka, Director – Presidents CouncilTNA 2018 District PresidentsCarla Kirkland, District 1; Traci Brackin, District 2; Chita Farrar,District 3; Martina Harris, District 4; Christine Reed, District 5;Raven Wentworth, District 6; Vacant, District 8;Chaundel Presley, District 9; Vacant, District 10;Brad Harrell, District 12; Vacant, District 15Job Seekers: Keep Your Career on the Move!Our Career Center is the best source for jobs in all practice settings for nurses. It’sJob Seekers:Youronemployersthe Move!where Tennesseenurses go Keepto ind theright Careerjob and wherego to ind therighteasyto usetoolslikeforcustomizablejob alertsand multipleresumes,Our talent.CareerWithCenteris thebestsourcejobs in all practicesettingsfor nurses.It’sthe TNA Career Center is the best place to grow your career!where Tennessee nurses go to ind the right job and where employers go to ind theright talent. With easy to use tools like customizable job alerts and multiple resumes,Employers:FindtheMostQuali iedCandidate!the TNA CareerCenteris thebest placeto grow yourcareer! each the largest uali ied job seeking nurses by recruiting with the TNA CareerEmployers:theMostandQuali iedCandidate!Center.Our members Findare highly uali iedpassionate aboutnursing and arelookingforarewardingopportunity. each the largest uali ied job seeking nurses by recruiting with the TNA CareerCenter. Our members are highly uali ied and passionate about nursing and areNeedmoreinformation?looking fora rewardingopportunity.Contact Brian DiIorio at 1‐866‐376‐0949 x 6028 orbdiiorio@associationcareernetwork.comNeed more information?Contact Brian DiIorio at 1‐866‐376‐0949 x 6028 orbdiiorio@associationcareernetwork.comVisit the Tennessee Nurses Association Career Center todayand discover the difference we can make for you.Visit the Tennessee Nurses Association Career Center todayTo searchor posta job, pleaseus at: for you.anddiscoverthe differencewevisitcan makeTosearch or post a job, please visit us ine.careerwebsite.comEDITORIAL TEAMEditorial Board: Jennie Anderson; Amy Hamlin;Kathleen Jones; Tommie Norris; Haley Vance, Ex-OfficioManaging Editor, Kathryn A. DentonTNA StaffTina Gerardi, MS, RN, CAE, Executive DirectorDiane Cunningham, Office ManagerWilhelmina Davis, Manager, Government AffairsKathryn Denton, Manager, Marketing, Member Services and ITSharon Hinton, RN-BC, MSN, DMIN, CE Administrator &Nurse Peer Review LeaderTracy Depp, Communications ConsultantAnne Mitchell, Membership and Administrative SupportThe official publication of the Tennessee Nurses Foundationshall be the Tennessee Nurse. The purpose of the publication shallbe to support the mission of the Tennessee Nurses Foundationand Tennessee Nurses Association through the communicationof nursing issues, continuing education and significant events ofinterest. The statements and opinions expressed herein are thoseof the individual authors and do not necessarily represent theviews of the association, its staff, its Board of Directors, or editorsof the Tennessee Nurse.Article Submissions: The Tennessee Nurses Foundationencourages submissions of articles and photos for publicationin the Tennessee Nurse. Any topic related to nursing will beconsidered for publication. Although authors are not required tobe members of the Tennessee Nurses Association, when space islimited, preference will be given to TNA members. Articles andphotos should be submitted by email to kdenton@tnaonline.org or mailed to Managing Editor, Tennessee Nurses Foundation,545 Mainstream Drive, Suite 405, Nashville, TN 37228-1296. Allarticles should be typed in Word. Please include two to threesentences of information about the author at the end of thearticle and list all references. Preferred article length is 7501,000 words. Photos are welcomed as hard copies or digital filesat a high resolution of 300 DPI. The Tennessee Nurses Foundationassumes no responsibility for lost or damaged articles or photos.TNF is not responsible for unsolicited freelance manuscriptsor photographs. Contact the Managing Editor for additionalcontribution information.Reprints: Tennessee Nurse allows reprinting of material.Permission requests should be directed to Tennessee NursesFoundation at kdenton@tnaonline.org.For advertising rates and information, please contact Arthur L.Davis Publishing Agency, Inc., 517 Washington Street, PO Box 216,Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613, (800) 626-4081, sales@aldpub.com. TNFand the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. reserve the right toreject any advertisement. Responsibility for errors in advertisingis limited to corrections in the next issue or refund of price ofadvertisement.Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsementor approval by the Tennessee Nurses Foundation of productsadvertised, the advertiser, or the claims made. Rejection of anadvertisement does not imply a product offered for advertisingis without merit, or that the manufacturer lacks integrity, orthat this Foundation disapproves of the product or its use. TNFand Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. shall not be heldliable for any consequences resulting from purchase or use of anadvertiser’s product. Articles appearing in this publication expressthe opinion of the authors; they do not necessarily reflect viewsof the staff, Board or membership of TNA and TNF or those of thenational or local associations.Copyright 2012 by the Tennessee Nurses Foundation. TheTennessee Nurse is published quarterly in March, June, Septemberand December. Published free for TNA members and registerednurses licensed in Tennessee. Others may request to be added tothe Tennessee Nurse mailing list by contacting Kathryn.Denton@tnaonline.org.

September, October, November 2018Tennessee NursePage 3From the Executive DirectorMerriam-Websterdefinesa coalition as an alliance forcombined action. It is notpossible for any associationto achieve its goals and do allthat it needs to do on behalfof its members without joininga number of coalitions. TNAhas been active in severalcoalitions related to achievingour legislative goals and ourgoals related to healthcare forall Tennesseans. I would like tohighlight two of those coalitions.Tina Gerardi,MS, RN, CAEAccess to Care Coalition:The Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action istransforming health care through nursing and buildinga healthier America. Backed by AARP Foundation,AARP, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation,the Campaign is working in every state to mobilizenurses, health providers, consumers, educators, andbusinesses to improve health by strengthening nursing onmultiple fronts. The goals of the Campaign are based onrecommendations from the Institute of Medicine’s Futureof Nursing report, with its broad focus on getting moreAmericans better access to high-quality, affordable healthcare when and where they need it.Tennessee is one of the states with laws that preventnurses, advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs),and other health professionals from practicing to the fullextent of their education, training, and certification. TNAwas invited to participate in a national meeting relatedto revising state laws to allow nurses to practice to thefull extent of their education and training. Through thiscoalition, TNA also participates in monthly national callsrelated to access to care.“Patients and families won’t get the care they need ifwe don’t take steps to maximize the use of all qualifiedhealth care providers,” says Susan Reinhard, RN, PhD,FAAN, senior vice president and director of the AARPPublic Policy Institute.AARP recognizes that “APRNs can provide consumersand their caregivers with access to convenient, costeffective, and high-quality care.” There are many whobenefit from AARP’s fight to break down the barriersthat restrict APRNs, including residents of rural and otherunderserved areas of the country, and older peoplewho need to receive care at home to continue livingindependently and stay out of costly nursing homes.Current laws in many states take precious time awayfrom patient care by making clinicians fill out unnecessarypaperwork or have agreements that do not benefitpatient care outcomes. The Campaign works with thesestates through a learning collaborative to modernize statelaws, rules and regulations, cut red tape, and eliminatecostly contracts. With the support of AARP, the Campaignworks to call on policymakers to put consumers first bysupporting policies that assure Americans can receivequality care whenever and wherever they need it.TNA is working with advanced practice organizationsin Tennessee to achieve these national goals in our state,to elevate all nursing practice, to assure that Tennesseanshave a choice in healthcare practitioners, and to assure thatTennesseans have access to a nurse wherever they need one.Safe Stars:Safe Stars is an initiative of the Program for InjuryPrevention in Youth Sports at Vanderbilt UniversityMedical Center and the Tennessee Department ofHealth. The “Safe Stars” program is the first of its kindin the country and recognizes youth sports leaguesand organizations throughout Tennessee for providingthe highest level of safety for their young athletes. SafeStars consists of three levels of achievement: gold, silver,and bronze, and involves implementation of policiesaround topics such as concussion, sudden cardiac arrest,weather safety, injury prevention and a positive culture.Safe Stars’ goal is to provide resources and opportunitiesfor every youth sports league to enhance their safetystandards. The criteria for achieving recognition as aSafe Stars league has been developed by a committee ofhealth professionals dedicated to reducing sports-relatedinjuries among youth.Some of the criteria for achieving “safe star” status are: Pre-participation Physical Examination (PPE)required Risk and safety information/policies relayed toparents/guardians All coaches complete additional health, safety andinjury prevention training All athletic equipment undergoes safety checks Healthcare professional on site for all games Healthcare professional on site for all practices All coaches CPR/AED certified On site tobacco policy / “Young Lungs at Play” Promote positive culture and standard ofexpectations regarding behaviorEarn 150/hr!Atlanta: Sep 15 & 16.Any Nurse Can Get Memphis: Oct 20 & 21Certified as a LegalNurse Consultant in or Anytime Onlineonly 2 Days.Register NOW!jurexnurse.comor call (901) 496-5447Memphis VA Medical Centerhas exciting career opportunities available forRegistered Nurses & Nurse PractitionersWe invite you to join our team, where every dayWe Proudly Serve Our Nation’s Heroes!TNA recognizes that Adverse Childhood Events havelasting impact on the lives of our children. PreventingFrom the PresidentSummer has proven to be anexciting and busy time for TNA!Recently the TNA State Boardof Directors and Staff gatheredtogether for a board retreat. Wehad the opportunity to celebratethe successes of TNA this yearand evaluate the challenges thatwe continue to face. Diving deepinto the core mission and visionof TNA, we collectively spenttime participating in strategicE. Haley Vance,planning for the organization.DNP, APRN,We examined four main areas–CPNP-ACvalues,keyrelationships,behaviors, and core business. Keeping each of these inmind, we strategized and developed key priorities for TNAover the next three years.When you think about the mission of TNA, this reallyis the foundation of all that we do. After thoughtfulthese events is the only true way to decrease the potentiallifelong impact of sports injuries on the youth in our state.This program is a wonderful example of a multi-disciplinarycoalition of partners focused on youth safety. For moreinformation on this program and how you can impactyouth sports in your community, please s/fhw/vipp/safe-stars-initiative.html#standardsTo learn more about how TNA is advancing nursing inour state and help set our priorities for 2019, please planto join us on October 26-28 at the TNA/TSNA AnnualConference in Murfreesboro. I am looking forward toseeing you there.Remember to vote on November 6th!! One in 44registered voters in the US is a registered nurse. Wecan influence the election and public policy only ifwe VOTE!! All candidates were asked to complete aquestionnaire, gubernatorial responses are postedto the TNA website; the responses from the GeneralAssembly candidates will be posted on the TNA websitein mid-September!! Become informed and VOTE!!For more information, contact: Angelique Graham, Nurse Recruiter, 901.523.8990;by email at MEMNurseRecruiter@va.gov; or,apply online at www.USAJobs.gov E.O.Ediscussion, we – your TNA State Board of Directors andStaff- feel that the mission of TNA is truly to: Empower the Registered Nurse Advocate for the profession of Nursing Champion quality healthcare for all TennesseansThe mission of this organization cannot be carriedout by the board and staff alone. This is an “all hands ondeck” mission. Engagement of the membership is crucialto make an impact across the state of Tennessee. Thinkabout the difference we could make together for ourpatients and our profession!The time spent at our Board Retreat was refreshingand energizing. We look forward to sharing more withyou at our TNA and TSNA Joint Annual Conferenceon October 26-28, 2018 in Murfreesboro, TN. Earlyregistration is open now.Consider this your personal invitation from thePresident to join us at conference this year!airforce.com/healthcareFor more information, call Sgt Jacob Valladares, 615-885-9781

Page 4Tennessee NurseTNA &TSNASeptember, October, November 2018JOINT ANNUAL CONFERENCEEmbassy Suites - SE MurfreesboroOn Friday night, during the welcome reception andexhibits, TNA and TSNA registrants are encouraged toparticipate in the Costume Contest. Test your quirky orghoulish creativity and compete for the best costume prize!!Membership AssemblyExhibits & School of Nursing LuncheonAll TNA members who attend this Annual Conferencewill be eligible to vote on all issues, positions, resolutionsand policies brought before the assembly. Don’t miss thischance to let YOUR voice be heard!The Exhibits and Schools of Nursing Luncheon heldSaturday, October 27, allows all attendees to visit withthe large variety of vendors who exhibit and learn moreabout new products and services. It also offers a greatopportunity for graduates from the many schools ofnursing to visit with alumni and gives student nurses andseasoned nurses the chance to network and get to knowone another.Blast from the PastTNF Silent AuctionHotel InformationSaturday evening’s highlight will be our AwardsCeremony, which follows the keynote address. Enjoythis time to honor our colleagues and to honor ourprofession. The Ceremony will be followed by the AwardsReception that allows us to enjoy fellowship and, ofcourse, to eat.Let’s Vote!Let ’sVote!Your shopping extravaganzaBegins Friday evening and ends Saturday at 4:30 p.m.The Tennessee Nurses Foundation will hold itsThirteenth Annual TNF Silent Auction and will offer aunique assortment of items for sale, with proceeds goingto support nurses through TNF’s programs, as well asopportunities to support fellow colleagues. Donationsare being accepted through 11:00 a.m. on Saturday,October 27, the last day of the auction. A donation form isavailable in this issue of the Tennessee Nurse or online atTNAonline.org.TNA Achievement Awards ReceptionTNA members will vote for Board officers and DirectorsSunday morning. Election results will be announced duringthe closing of the Membership Assembly. The slate ofcandidates will be at https://tna.societyconference.com/v2/ as soon as it is available. If you are unable to attend theconference, Absentee Ballots are available. Information onrequesting an Absentee Ballot is available in this issue ofthe Tennessee Nurse.There will be much to do, much to learn and newfriends to make and don’t be surprised if TNPAC hassomething special in store! Come and join students andnurses, old and new, to make new acquaintances, tocatch-up with old friends, or to mentor a new nurse.The TNA Achievement Awards Reception held onSaturday evening, October 27, offers an opportunity tohonor nurses and other individuals by acknowledgingtheir exceptional dedication, commitment andprofessionalism to the profession of nursing.As a Registered Nurse, licensed in the state of Tennessee, you receive a freesubscription to the Tennessee Nurse, provided by the Tennessee Nurses Foundation,but that does not include membership in TNA. Support the association thatsupports you. Join Today. Turn to page 19. Questions? Call 615-254-0350.We can’t wait until we welcome you into TNA!For online room reservations, go to TNA’s direct linkto Embassy Suites: nalized/M/MBTESES-TNA-20181025/index.jhtml?WT.mc id POG You may also call the hoteldirectly at (615)890-4464 or (800)362-2779. PLEASE NOTE:You must use the conference code of TNA to receivethe special rate. The special room rate of 146 single ordouble, 166 triple, or 186 quad per night plus tax will beavailable until TNA’s group block is filled. The cut-off datefor the discounted rate is October 3, 2018. After this date,reservations are subject to availability. Embassy Suitesoffers complimentary full breakfast and nightly eveningreception, as well as complimentary guest parking.Sponsorship& ExhibitingOpportunitiesOctober 26-28,2018Embassy Suites,SE MurfreesboroExhibitors Only:Bronze Sponsorship:Silver Sponsorship:Gold Sponsorship: 650 1,000 - 2,499 2,500 - 4,999 5,000 and aboveRegistration and detailedinformation available online:https://tna.societyconference.com

September, October, November 2018Tennessee NursePage 5Oct.26-28ADVOCACY IN ACTION2018 TNA Conference Registration Fees. Register NOW and Save! Visit: https://tna.societyconference.com/v2/2018 TNA Conference Registration FeesFull RegistrationEarly Bird!RegularBeforePost-markedSept. 15betweenSept. 16until Oct. 18Friday OnlyOn-SiteAfterOct. 18Saturday OnlyEarly Bird!RegularOn-SiteBeforePost-marked AfterSept. 15betweenOct. 18Sept. 16until Oct. 18Early Bird!BeforeSept. 15RegularPost-markedbetweenSept. 16 untilOct. 18Sunday OnlyOn-Site Early Bird!RegularOn-SiteAfter Oct.BeforePost-markedAfter18Sept. 15betweenOct. 18Sept. 16 untilOct. 18TNAMember 300 350 375 210 230 250 230 250 270 80 100 120NonMember 400 450 475 260 280 300 270 300 320 100 120 140TNAMembersthat arefull timestudents orRetired 255 270 295 190 210 230 210 230 250 60 80 100Saturday - Exhibits and Schools of Nursing Luncheon (included in registration fee) Guest Ticket/s are 40 eachThirteenth Annual TennesseeNurses Foundation Silent AuctionEvent Date: October 26-27, 2018DonationRequestHeld During the TNA & TSNA Joint Annual ConferenceA Donation Form is available below. Or go to TNAonline.orgProceeds help support the Foundation’s nursing scholarships and grants.Your donation is tax deductible. We will appreciate your support!Items should be new and unused.Thirteenth Annual TNF Silent AuctionAuction October 26 – 27, 2018 Embassy Suites SE - MurfreesboroTennessee NursesAssociation Members OnlyRequest for AbsenteeBallot - 2018Please send an absentee ballot for the 2018Tennessee Nurses Association election. “Requestfor Absentee Ballot” must be received at TNA bySeptember 26, 2018. I understand that mailingthis ballot to me in the manner and form approveddischarges TNA’s responsibility to me in the matterof absentee voting. Absentee ballots will be mailedSeptember 27, 2018.Donor’s Name/Business Name:Donor Contact Person:Phone: Fax: Email:AddressCity/State/Zip:I further understand that requesting an absenteeballot removes my name from the list of eligiblevoters at the TNA Annual Conference. No “grouprequests” will be honored. Fill in this Request forAbsentee Ballot form and return it by:Description of donated item (please submit one item per form): Email to Diane Cunningham atdiane.cunningham@tnaonline.org Fax to (615) 254-0303 Mail to TNA, 545 Mainstream Drive, Suite 405,Nashville, TN 37228-1296.Estimated monetary value of donated item: Date:SignatureIMPORTANT NOTE: Submission of this form to the Tennessee Nurses Foundation constitutes a written agreement betweenTNF and Donor in that Donor agrees to provide TNF with the donated item by: (1) getting the item to the TNF office at 545Mainstream Dr., Suite 405, Nashville, TN 37228-1296 on or before October 19, 2018; (2) getting the item to their local DistrictPresident on or before October 19, 2018 (District President contact information can be obtained by calling 615-254-0350or email tnf@tnaonline.org); or (3) taking the item to the TNF Silent Auction room at the Embassy Suites SE - Murfreesborobetween 8:00 am., Friday October 26 and no later than 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Silent Auction begins Friday,October 26, 2018.Items should be new and unused. This donation becomes the property of the Tennessee Nurses Foundation and is to beoffered for sale at an auction, the proceeds of which go to the Tennessee Nurses Foundation. Should donor provide anydisplays or samples of the donation to coincide with a donated gift certificate, TNF will not be held responsible for those items.It will be the sole responsibility of the donor to either pickup the samples or displays, as stated above, at the hotel or to paythe shipping charges on the return. TNF reserves the right to not auction any items determined to be used or inappropriate forauction.Please scan and email this form to TNF@tnaonline.org; fax to 615-254-0303 or mail the form to TNF, 545 Mainstream Drive,Suite 405, Nashville, TN 37228-1296. For questions regarding this event please contact TNF’s Program Manager, KathrynDenton, at 615-254-0350 or email tnf@tnaonline.org.NOTE: Completed absentee ballots must bereceived at TNA headquarters b

Nashville, TN 37228-1296 Phone: 615/254-0350 Fax: 615/254-0303 Email: tnf@tnaonline.org Published exclusively by the Tennessee Nurses Foundation and the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. TNF 2018-2019 Board of Trust Sue MacArthur, President Tommie Norris, Vice President Debra Sullivan, Treasurer Dara Rogers, Secretary Haley Vance, Ex .