2014 Wyoming Nursing Summit and Convention

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

2014 Summit and WNA Convention Information 

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Sponsors ..................................................................... 9 

WNA Annual Meeting Information and Reports 

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Notes 

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WNA Annual Meeting 

Information and Reports 

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The Wyoming Nurses Association is the 

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Mission: 

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healthier Wyoming. 

Vision: 

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Values: 

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WNA Strategy for Association Leadership 2014 

WNA exists to promote the profession of nursing, provide a unified voice for nurses, and advocate for a 

healthier Wyoming. 

Our Values: 

Our Shared Vision: 

Goals: 

 

 

 

 

 

WNA is the must-have 

membership for nursing 

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professional success. 

 

 

 

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WNA is the place of 

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success across the nursing 

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WNA Legislative Agenda 

Tammy Krell and Anne Raga, Legislative Co-Chairs 

 

 

 

 

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WNA ANNUAL BOARD MEETING “The Membership Voice” 

MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 1030-130 SNOW KING, JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING 

TYPE OF MEETING 

FACILITATOR 

NOTE TAKER 

Board Meeting 

Lisa Horton 

Jennifer Jones 

TIMEKEEPER 

ATTENDEES 

Present: Lisa Horton, Kathy Luzmoor, Jennifer Jones, Vickie Winney, Faith Jones 

Excused: Anne Raga 

Agenda topics 

CALL TO ORDER 

LISA HORTON 

DISCUSSION 

Meeting called to order at 1038 am by Lisa Horton 

ROLL CALL 

JENNIFER JONES 

DISCUSSION 

1. District #1 - 4 









10. District #17 - 3 

11. District #50 - 3 

DECLORATION OF QUORUM 

LISA HORTON 

DISCUSSION 

1. Quorum called by President Horton 

a. Board members present: 5 (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, 

Immediate Past President) 

b. District representation: 9 out of 11 

REVIEW OF AGENDA 

LISA HORTON 

DISCUSSION 1. President Horton noted a change in the agenda to membership 

CONCLUSIONS 

1. Motion to approve agenda changes: Krell, District #17 

2. Second: Evans, District #1 

3. Passed without further discussion 

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES 

DISCUSSION 1. September 14, 2012 Annual Meeting Minutes 

CONCLUSIONS 

1. Motion to accept September 14, 2012 annual membership meeting minutes: Knaus, 

District #2 

2. Second: Behrens, District #2 


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PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS 

LISA HORTON 

DISCUSSION 

1. President Horton addressed membership 

a. Welcomed all persons to meeting and 

reminded that voting was limited to WNA 

members only 

b. Requested that membership agree to 

allowing voice voting for motions as 

compared to secret ballot 

CONCLUSIONS 1. WNA membership verbally agreed to use voice method for voting as compared to secret ballot 

WNA 2012-2013 STRATEGIC PLAN AND UPDATE 

DISCUSSION 

1. President opened floor for discussion of strategic planning from WNA membership 

a. Niemoller, District #12 – Consider advancing professional development include 

educational options 

i. Bodily, District #6 agrees for the need of continuing education as a WNA 

benefit 

ii. Stephens, District #1 reports that new graduates feel that education is not 

something that is offered as a benefit 

iii. Knaus, district # 2 – provided a synopsis of each goal and encouraged all 

members to either approach WNA board member by phone, in person, or by 

email related to questions/concerns/clarification 

iv. Justice, District #3 – suggested that new graduates are assigned an active 

WNA member for support and possible recruitment 

ANNUAL BOOK OF REPORTS 

DISCUSSION 

1. Executive Director Repot 

a. Introduction the WNA staff: Tobi Lyon-Moore and Toni Decklever 

b. WNA Membership Recap 

i. Request for membership to update email addresses 

ii. June 13 – 339 members compared to August 330 members – 

pointed out differences in report numbers 

iii. Since 2009 – 6% increase 

iv. Penetrated the RN market 7.35% - reported to the membership that 

WNA is number 5 in all state nursing associations and #1 in 

nonunionized state nursing associations 

1. Have maintained that status over the last 14 years 

v. Brand new members over the last 4.5 years: 339 members – this is 

more than what the current WNA membership is now 

vi. Retention rate – consistently 60% - 69% since 2009 

vii. Discussed how different WNA membership types break down (please 

see the ED presentation for figures) 

viii. Discussed the membership survey that was sent out 

1. Built around a variety of information that pulled 

demographics and the type of person who answered the 

survey 

a. 17% return of survey as compared to 29% last 

year 

2. Discussed results of membership survey (please see survey 

results for detailed numbers) 

2. Financial Report 

a. Treasurers report provided by Vicki Winney – please see treasurer’s report for 

details 

i. Discussed budget operation is 60/40 (60% from non – dues revenue 

and 40% from membership dues) 

ii. Reported that Tobi Lyon-Moore was provided a raise 

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iii. Reported that Toni Decklever was provided a raise 

3. Membership questions/discussions regarding other submitted written reports 

a. Not discussed 

CONCLUSIONS 

1. Motion to accept financial report: Kidner, District #1 

2. Second: Mathews, District #16 


MEMBERSHIP INPUT TO THE BOARD 

DISCUSSION 

1. 2013 Membership Survey Results 

a. Results reviewed by Tobi Lyon-Moore – see discussion in Executive Director report 

NEW BUSINESS/ACTION REQUIRED 

ANNE RAGA 

DISCUSSION 

1. 2013 Bylaws changes – please see attached document from bylaws committee (provided by N. 

Wilkerson) 

a. Members referred to Bylaws committee report 

b. Goal 1: Over haul WNA Governance – discussed with rationalization 

c. Goal 2: Overhaul WNA Committee Structure – discussed with rationalization 

d. Goal 3: Integrate Governance with Committee Structure and Functions – discussed 

with rationalization 

e. Members referred to overhead projection provided by Bylaws committee for 

additional bylaws changes that were not referred to in bylaws report – discussion 

and rationalization provided 

2. Motions from the Board of Directors 

a. Winney motions to increase membership dues by $16/year: 8$ to ANA and $8 to 

WNA 

i. ANA will increase regardless and if membership does not agree to this, the 

ANA $8 will come from WNA budget 

ii. Brewer, District #16 requested to know the last time dues were increased 

iii. Winney reported that the last increase was in 2011: $6 to ANA and $4 to 

WNA 

iv. Knaus, District #2 referred membership to page 79 to review current cost 

and to determine how the proposed fee change will affect the membership 

cost 

v. McMillen, District #16 reported that membership costs may be a hindrance 

for new graduates and suggests thinking about increasing $8 for ANA and 

leave WNA cost the same 

vi. Winney, Treasurer, discussed projected outcome for WNA’s budget if 

increase in WNA dues remains the same 

vii. Knaus, District #2 encouraged WNA members to strongly consider motion 

to continue WNA financial viability 

viii. Hubert, District #2, reported that the increase of $16/year equals 

$1.33/month 

ix. Wilkerson, District # , reports that it is important to support an 

organizations viability and that it is needed to promote professionalism 

among members 

x. McMillen, District #16, understands the purpose of promoting financial 

viability but would like the board to consider the effect on students as well 

as discuss at strategic planning ways to promote WNA importance and 

benefits to all members and/or potential members 

3. Motions from the Membership 

a. No motions from the membership 

4. Toni Decklever provided discussion regarding different legislative initiatives going on currently 

a. Members referred to Toni’s report in the Annual meeting handbook 

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CONCLUSIONS 

Bylaws Changes 

1. Goal #1 

a. Motion to accept changes as outlined by Norma Wilkerson 

b. Second Hulbert, District #2 

c. Passed without further discussion 

2. Goal #2 

a. Motion to accept changes as outlined by Norma Wilkerson\ 

b. Second Wrasper, District #2 


3. Goal #3 

a. Motion to accept changes as outlined by Norma Wilkerson 

b. Second Knaus, District #2 


4. Additional bylaws changes provided to membership (please see attachment) 

a. Motion to accept changes as outlined from bylaws committee by Norma Wilkerson 

b. Second Fichman, District #2 


Membership Dues Increase 

1. Motion to increase WNA membership dues by $16/year by Vickie Winney 

2. Second Kathy Luzmoor 


SPECIAL NOTES 

RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING MEMBERS 

DISCUSSION 

1. Kathy Luzmoor – outgoing Vice President 

2. Jennifer Jones – outgoing Secretary 

3. Jeanine Niemoller – outgoing WNA Awards Committee Chair 

4. Norma Wilkerson – outgoing WNA Bylaws Committee Chair 

5. Maria Kidner – out going District #1 president 

6. Joan Connelly - out going District #3 president 

7. David Bodily – outgoing District #6 president 

8. Tammy Krell – outgoing District #17 president 

9. Barbara Jean James - outgoing District #50 president 

TELLERS REPORT 

DISCUSSION 

1. Tellers Report –Sue Howard, Maria Kidner, Vickie Winney 

a. 342 ballots sent out 

b. 71 ballots returned 

c. 1 ineligible 

2. Introduction of new officers 

a. Vice President – Tammy Krell 69 votes 

b. Secretary – Marianne 68 votes 

c. Both Tammy Krell and Marianne received write in votes for the alternate officer (Krell 

for secretary and Marianne for Vice President) 

3. WNA Legislative Agenda results 

a. Referred membership to page 15 of annual meeting book 

i. WNA should support legislative approach to safe staffing 

ii. WNA should support efforts to support workplace safety in healthcare 

iii. WNA should support the WSBON in their efforts for compact licensing 

iv. WNA should not support them moving forward until all questions are 

answered and clarified 

4. Past President Faith Jones reported ANA efforts to support safe staffing and invited membership 

to talk with her regarding these conversations as well as contribution to ANA PAC 

ADJOURNMENT 

DISCUSSION 

Meeting adjourned at: 1156 by President Horton 

Respectfully Submitted by Jennifer Jones 

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President’s Report 

Lisa J. Horton, MSN, RN 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Executive Director’s Report 

Tobi Lyon Moore, MBA, CAE, CFRE 

 

 

 

Lobbyist: 

 

Communications: 

 

 

 

 

 

Membership: 

WNA only members). 

 

members). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Wyoming Nurses Association 

2014 Annual Financial Report 

Prepared by Tobi Lyon Moore, Executive Director 

Introduction: 

 

 

 

Financial Results for 2013/2014: 

 

 

Operating Revenues: 

Membership Dues: 

 

 

 

Non Dues Revenue: 

 

Reserves: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fiscal Year July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 

Year End Income Statement 

REVENUE 

ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE 

Dues Revenue 

Membership Dues $36,198.79 $36,000.00 $198.79 

Membership Rebate $3,631.27 $3,000.00 $631.27 

Affiliate Membership $150.00 $400.00 ($250.00) 

MEMBERSHIP DUES $39,980.06 $40,000.00 ($19.94) 

Non Dues Revenue 

Convention 

Silent Auction&Raffle $1,382.50 $1,500.00 ($117.50) 

Nurses Day at the Legislature 

Exhibitors/Sponsors $6,600.00 $6,000.00 $600.00 

Registrations $28,750.00 $20,000.00 $8,750.00 

Registrations $27,590.11 $28,000.00 ($409.89) 

Exhibitors/Sponsors $3,334.90 $0.00 $3,334.90 

50/50 $163.00 $0.00 $163.00 

WY Nurse Publication: Arthur $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $0.00 

Marsh Affinity $434.72 $500.00 ($65.28) 

Interest Income $26.00 $25.00 $1.00 

Miscellaneous/Other Income $502.50 $500.00 $2.50 

NET NON-DUES REVENUE $71,783.73 $59,525.00 $12,258.73 

TOTAL REVENUE $111,763.79 $99,525.00 $12,238.79 

TOTAL EXPENSES $102,980.23 $95,082.00 $7,898.23 

Net Profit $8,783.56 

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Fiscal Year July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013 

Year End Expenses 

EXPENSES ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE 

Salaries 

Staff Contracts $27,732.00 $27,732.00 $0.00 

Total Salaries $27,732.00 $27,732.00 $0.00 

Office 

Telephone $3,297.78 $2,800.00 $497.78 

Postage $751.32 $700.00 $51.32 

Supplies $0.00 $100.00 ($100.00) 

Printing $48.95 $200.00 ($151.05) 

Publications $298.50 $300.00 ($1.50) 

Total Office $4,396.55 $4,100.00 $296.55 

Dues 

ANA $2,504.42 $2,000.00 $504.42 

Districts $2,452.75 $2,100.00 $352.75 

Total Dues $4,957.17 $4,100.00 $857.17 

Professional Services 

Lobbyist Fees $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $0.00 

Lobbyist Expenses $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 

Other Lobbyist Services $1,365.97 $1,500.00 ($134.03) 

Total Professional Services $7,865.97 $8,000.00 ($134.03) 

Travel 

Executive Director $1,784.18 $2,500.00 ($715.82) 

Membership Assembly $2,394.15 $3,000.00 ($605.85) 

Other Travel $767.20 $1,500.00 ($732.80) 

Total Travel $4,945.53 $7,000.00 ($2,054.47) 

Other Expenses 

Convention $26,170.22 $20,000.00 $6,170.22 

Board of Directors Meeting $1,169.65 $1,400.00 ($230.35) 

Nurses Day at the Legislature $18,004.06 $14,000.00 $4,004.06 

Legislature Breakfast $2,867.50 $3,000.00 ($132.50) 

Membership Recruit/Donation $0.00 $250.00 ($250.00) 

Bank/Credit Card Fee $740.09 $1,000.00 ($259.91) 

Website $1,181.49 $1,500.00 ($318.51) 

Wyoming Community Foundation $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 

Wyoming Integrated Care Network $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 

Miscellaneous $450.00 $500.00 ($50.00) 

Total Other Expenses $53,083.01 $44,150.00 $8,933.01 

TOTAL EXPENSES $102,980.23 $95,082.00 $7,898.23 

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Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 

BUDGET 

REVENUE 

BUDGET 

Dues Revenue 

Membership Dues $35,000.00 

Membership Rebate $2,000.00 

Affiliate Membership $350.00 

TOTAL MEMBERSHIP DUES $37,350.00 

Non Dues Revenue 

Convention 

Silent Auction/Raffle $1,200.00 

Exhibitors/Sponsors $6,000.00 

Registrations $23,000.00 

Nurses Day at the Legislature 

Raffle $150.00 

Exhibitors/Sponsors $4,000.00 

Registrations $25,000.00 

Nurse Publication - Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency $3,000.00 

Marsh Affinity $500.00 

TOTAL NON DUES REVENUE $62,850.00 

TOTAL REVENUE $100,200.00 

EXPENSES 

Professional Management Contracts $31,200.00 

Lobbyist Services $9,500.00 

Phone $2,500.00 

Postage $600.00 

Office Supplies $100.00 

Printing $200.00 

Publications $300.00 

ANA Dues $2,500.00 

District Dues $1,000.00 

Travel $3,500.00 

Membership Assembly $3,000.00 

Convention $18,000.00 

Board of Directors $1,000.00 

Nurses Day $18,000.00 

Legislature Reception $3,000.00 

Donations $250.00 

Credit Card Processing Fees $1,000.00 

Website $3,000.00 

Miscellenous $500.00 

TOTAL EXPENSES $99,150.00 

NET PROFIT $1,050.00 

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Lobbyist Report 

Toni Decklever, MA, RN 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Priority #: 1 Health Care Reform 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Priority #: 2 Health Care Provider Access 


 

 

 

 

 

 

Priority #: 3 Mental Health and Prevention Management 

 

 

 

Priority #: 4 Review of Reports 

 

 

 

 

Priority #: 5 Workers’ Compensation 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Casper District 2 

Jane Hartsock, APRN, CNS-BC, District 2 President 

Meetings: 

 

 

May 8, 2014. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Officers: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Membership: 

 

 

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Special Events: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sheridan District 3 

Dee Gilson, RN, District 3 Interim President 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Gillette District 10 

Alicia LePard, District 10 President 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Laramie District 12 

Rebecca Carron, District 12 President 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Proposed changes to WNA District Structure 

 

 

 

Why would WNA consider moving the structure of membership from 11 Districts to 5 Regional areas? 

 

 

 

 

What would this mean to me as a member? 

 

 

What does this mean at the National level (ANA)? 

 

 

 

 

 

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Proposed 5 Regionals 

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located just 90 miles south of Yellowstone National Park, in Wyoming, in the heart of the 

Old West. 

We have a full-time staff devoted to caring for each individual to help meet their highest 

level of independence through therapy, activities, and dietary care. We also offer 

specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related illnesses. 

Call or visit Worland Healthcare to find all that we have to offer you or your loved one! 

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WNA Leadership Elections 

Faith Jones, Nominations Chair 

 

 

 

Springs, Wyoming. 

 

President-Elect 

Treasurer 

 

The President-Elect 

 

 

 

 

 

The Treasurer 

 

 

 

Ballot 2014 

 

 

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PRESIDENT-ELECT CANDIDATE 


Meet the 2014 Candidates 

Name: 

City: 

District: #3 

Professional Education: 

 

Area of Practice: 

Present Position: 

Professional Organization Activities at District (Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the past 

five years, including Student Association office: 

 

 

Position Statement: 

As President Elect 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TREASURER CANDIDATE 

Name: 

City: 

District: #2 

Professional Education: Clarkson College 

Area of Practice: 

Present Position: 

 

Professional Organization Activities at District (Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the 

past five years, including Student Association office: 

 

 

Position Statement: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2014 Wyoming Nurses Association Awards 

Sue Howard and Vickie Winney, Award Co-Chairs 

Excellence in Clinical Nursing Practice Award 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014 Award Nominations for Excellence in Clinical Nursing Practice: 

1. Amanda Bisby 

2. Sylvia Dial 

3. Natalie Tucker 

Community Service/Health Promotion Award 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014 Award Nominations for Community Service/Health Promotion Award: 

1. Jean Brunz 

2. Candice Frude 

3. Trina Soper 

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Outstanding Service to WNA Award 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014 Award Nominations for Outstanding Service to WNA Award: 

1. No award nominations 

Leadership in Nursing Award 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014 Award Nominations for Leadership in Nursing Award: 

1. Candice Frude 

2. Charlotte Mather 

3. Veronica Taylor 

4. Pat Tschetter 

5. Rhonda VanWinkle 

Lifetime Achievement Award 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2014 Award Nominations for Lifetime Achievement Award: 

1. Mary Burman 

2. Dee Gilson 

District Nurse of the Year Award 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014 Award Nominations for District Nurse of the Year Award: 

1. District 1 Flossy Vance 

2. District 3 Sharla Duncan 

3. District 6 Jean Brunz 

4. District 10 Alicia LePard 

5. District 12 AnnMarie Hart 

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WYOMING NURSES ASSOCIATION 

BYLAWS 

AMENDED 

SEPTEMBER 2013 

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Psychiatric Nurse 

Practitioner 

Prescriptive Authority 

Nurse 

Mental Health Center of Denver is a nonprofit community mental health 

center, and is the nation’s leader in progressive community-based mental 

health. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide various mental 

health services to a diverse population. We offer counseling, housing, 

education, and vocational services for adults, children and families. We 

build upon each consumer’s strengths and resiliency to help them toward 

recovery. 

*Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. 

For more information about Mental Health Center of Denver 

and our forward-focused wellness culture please 

visit our website at www.mhcd.org. 

To apply: Complete the online application or email your 

resume to resumes@mhcd.org. Fax: (303) 758-5793. 

Carson Tahoe Health 

provides a complete 

continuum of care with: 

· Three Hospitals 

· Two Urgent Care facilities 

· Comprehensive provider network 

· 22 locations covering Carson City 

& surrounding areas 

We offer: 

· Competitive Salaries · Medical Benefit Package 

· PTO · Sick Leave · Paid Holidays 

· Education Assistance · Generous 401(k) 

Visit our website for current nursing opportunities 

www.carsontahoe.com 

Recruiter: 775.445.8678 

Job hot line: 888.547.9357 

Carson City, Nevada 

(Located in Northern Nevada, 

near Lake Tahoe and Reno) 

EOE 

 

 

Northwest Medical Center is a community healthcare 

provider; a 300-bed facility with comprehensive 

inpatient and outpatient services including emergency 

care, heart and stroke care, weight-loss surgery and 

spine & joint programs among our 35-plus specialties. 

We are a quality healthcare provider recognized for 

Heart Failure Accreditation, Chest Pain Center, Breast 

Imaging Center of Excellence and Gold Seal Designation 

for Total Knee & Hip Replacement; Spine Surgery; and 

Primary Stroke Center. 

has been nationally recognized for 

its quality care including designation as a Chest Pain 

Center, NICHE, PEDS “Pediatric Prepared,” Primary 

Stroke Center, STEMI (Heart Attack) Receiving Center 

and Trauma Level IV. That coupled with a beautiful 

hospital in a scenic location makes Oro Valley Hospital 

an exceptional place to work. 

Experienced Nurses Needed 

For more information or to apply please visit 

www.OroValleyHospital.com or 

www.NorthwestMedicalCenter.com 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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WYOMING NURSES ASSOCIATION BYLAWS 

AMENDED SEPTEMBER 2013 

ARTICLE I: NAME, PURPOSES, AND FUNCTIONS 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Code of Ethics for Nurses 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP 

 

 

 

 

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Wyoming Nurse, 

 

 

 

 

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ARTICLE III: CONSTITUENT NURSES ASSOCIATIONS 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ARTICLE V: WNA MEETINGS 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ARTICLE VI: COMMITTEES 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ARTICLE VII: WORKPLACE ADVOCACY PROGRAM 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ARTICLE VIII: ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATE MEMBERS 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ARTICLE IX: NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ARTICLE X: RELATIONSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ARTICLE XI: AMENDMENTS 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARTICLE XII: WYOMING NURSE 

The Wyoming Nurse 

 

ARTICLE XIII: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY 

Roberts Rules of Order 

 

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Now 

Recruiting! 

Welcome to Wyoming Behavioral Institute, a 90-bed 

acute care psychiatric hospital in Casper, Wyoming, 

specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents and 

adults. 

Our philosophy is intensity of service with a true patient 

focus. 

We believe in providing the highest quality treatment 

services available for long-term healing and improved 

quality of life. 

If you have a commitment to service excellence, join our 

team today! 

We offer excellent compensation and full benefits 

package. Interested applicants please visit our website 

and apply online today! 

www.wbihelp.com 

Wyoming Behavioral Institute has been accredited by the Joint 

Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) 

and is licensed by the State of Wyoming’s Department of Health. 

Wyoming Behavioral Institute is owned, managed and operated by a 

subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., one of the largest providers 

of high-quality healthcare in the nation.

Patient First, Every Time 

Wyoming Medical Center, located in the heart of Wyoming, 

is a 191 bed Acute Care Level II Trauma Center 

with over 50 specialties and 150 Physicians on staff. 

If you are a nurse committed to service excellence, 

join our team today. 

We offer excellent benefits and Wyoming has no state tax! 

To apply & view all of our current openings 

visit wyomingmedicalcenter.org 

or call Davina Drazick at (307) 577-2045 

Equal Opportunity Employer

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