Kentucky Nurses Association Convention - 2014
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<strong>2014</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
HEARTLAND CHAPTER<br />
The Heartland Chapter, formerly District 4, submitted the required signatures for reorganization<br />
from district to chapter status in November. We received formal approval for the change to<br />
a chapter in March, <strong>2014</strong> and are in the process of reviewing and updating bylaws to reflect<br />
the new Heartland Chapter structure. Over the past year we have provided open meetings to<br />
encourage growth and participation from all nurses. Our meetings have been held at Hardin<br />
Memorial Hospital (HMH), and our thanks to Susan Nesmith and HMH for their kindness and<br />
hospitality.<br />
Mike Carr presented a CE program on creating safe work environments, and Tiffany<br />
Montgomery, Campbellsville University nursing student provided a program on raising<br />
awareness for Native Americans and their health needs, both at our November meeting. The<br />
Chapter members were asked if they wanted CE to be offered at meetings as part of our routine<br />
agenda as a means to encourage nurse participation. It was decided to have CE provided as an<br />
option but not a requirement at our Chapter meetings.<br />
Members and guests discussed the Fall 2013 KNA Summit and financial/budgetary<br />
considerations in becoming a chapter. Our District was represented at the Summit and<br />
clarifications on several items of chapter versus district were addressed.<br />
Legislative updates regarding the APRN collaborative practice requirements and Long Term<br />
Care Staffing legislation were provided. Congratulations and thanks to Sheila Shuster, the<br />
KY Coalition NP&NM, and KNA for their support and passage of the APRN legislation. The<br />
chapter agreed to provide $100 in support of the local Fire Fighters <strong>Association</strong> annual seminar,<br />
discussing health issues, which includes approximately 75 Fire personnel from our region.<br />
Chapter nominations for President Elect and President are requested from all Chapter members.<br />
If you would like to become involved with the Chapter we encourage you to attend our meetings<br />
and submit your name as a possible officer. Submit your name or any questions by e-mail to<br />
Kathy Ferriell at dkferriell125@bardstown.com<br />
Membership has grown. Bernie Sutherland, Secretary, has worked to provide e-mail notices<br />
to our members, and continues to update all member e-mails for communications from the<br />
Chapter. She reports that as of March <strong>2014</strong>, we have 99 members (53 District 4 and 46 new<br />
members District 24).<br />
With the artistic talents of Lou Ann Mink we are developing a Chapter logo and will select the<br />
logo from several options at our next meeting.<br />
Thanks to our officers, loyal members, hosts, and interested nurses for their attendance and<br />
work on our Chapter business.<br />
Submitted by:<br />
Kathy Ferriell, President<br />
Bernadette Sutherland, Secretary<br />
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