Vision Mission Values - International Nurses Society on Addictions

2010/2011<strong>Mission</strong>To advance excellence in nursing care for the prevention and treatment ofaddictions for diverse populations across all practice settings throughadvocacy, collaboration, education, research and policy development.<strong>Vision</strong>Our goal is to help nurses provide comprehensive, high-quality nursing care for addictedpatients and their families. IntNSA has something to offer every nurse, regardless of theirarea of nursing practice. With the prevalence of addiction-related health consequences,we believe that all nurses must maintain a basic level of knowledge and skills in addictions.To be a global leader in addictions nursing.Our strength comes from our members, including clinicians, educators, managers andresearchers who practice in a wide variety of settings, including treatment centers, hospitals,schools, private practices, primary care and other community agencies. We firmlybelieve that all nurses, regardless of their specialty or practice setting, can play a role inthe promotion of healthy lifestyles and the early identification of people at greater riskfor developing problems associated with the abuse of addictive substances<strong>Values</strong>Excellence: Reinvigorating efforts to improve quality of care and quality of life for all personsimpacted by substance use, abuse and addiction.Compassion: Recognizing the importance of helping others through caring. Instillinghope to those who feel hopeless and empowering those who are powerless.Diversity: Affirming and accepting the uniqueness of each person – his/her idea, values,culture and ethnicity.Integrity: Respecting the dignity and worth of every individual grounded on the understandingthat addictions, like other chronic health problems can be prevented and treated.

IntNSA Annual ReportPage 22010-2011 Board of DirectorsPresidentDeborah S. Finnell, DNS, PMHNP-BC, CARN-APNew Yorkfinnell@buffalo.edu | Term expires: 2012President ElectAlbert Rundio Jr., PhD, DNP, APRN-BC, CARN-APNew Jerseyarundio@aol.com | Term expires: 2012SecretaryDana Murphy-Parker, MS, RN, APRN-BCWyomingdmurphyp@uwyo.edu | Term expires: 2011TreasurerElizabeth Pace, MSM, RN, CEAPDenverepace@peerassist.org | Term expires: 2011DirectorsSuzan Blacher, MSN, CARN, RNFloridasuzanb5753@aol.com | Term expires: 2011Colleen Corte, PhD, RNIllinoisccorte@uic.edu | Term expires: 2011Tara Haskins, RN, MSN, FPMHNP-BCLouisianataratingle@gmail.com | Term expires: 2011Judith Tomlinson, RN, CARNVirginiajtomlinson@mcvh-vcu.edu | Term expires: 2012Debra F. Hobbins, DNP, APRN, LSAC, CARN-APUtahdebra.hobbins@gmail.com | Term expires: 2012Stephen Strobbe, PhD, RN, NP, PMHCNS-BC, CARNMichiganstrobbe@med.umich.edu | Term expires: 2012Becky Eisenhut, MS, RN, CASAC, CARNNew Yorkbecky.eisenhut@nysna.org | Term expires: 2012Ex OfficioFoundation for Addictions Nursing PresidentDiane Snow, PhD, APRN, BC, PMHNPTexassnow@uta.eduAddictions Nursing Certification Board PresidentVirginia Colletti, PhD, RN, NPP, CARN, CSNew YorkVirginia_Coletti@notes2.nursing.sunysb.eduJournal of Additions Nursing EditorChristine Vourakis, DNSc, RNCaliforniacvourakis@csus.eduExecutive Office StaffExecutive DirectorMonica Evans-Lombemevanslombe@goamp.comGovernmental Affairs DirectorWade Delkwdelk@goamp.comEducational Programming CoordinatorChristie Rosscross@goamp.comAdministrative AssistantPatricia Paynepatricia.payne@goamp.comMeeting ManagerTonja Britttonja.britt@goamp.comData AdministratorSusan Himeshime@goamp.comAccounting CoordinatorKathy Ramseierkramseier@goamp.comIntNSA Executive OfficeP.O. Box 14846 * Lenexa, KS 66285-4846Phone: 913.895.4622 * Fax: 913.895.4652E-mail: intnsa@intnsa.orgWebsite: www.intnsa.org

2010/2011Page 3Letter from the IntNSA President and Executive DirectorTo IntNSA Members and Friends of IntNSA,The past year has been one of exciting change and increased visibility for our organization. Our focus remainson our mission to advance excellence in nursing care for the prevention and treatment of addictionsfor diverse populations across all practice settings through advocacy, collaboration, education, researchand policy development.IntNSA’s strategic focus areas provide the framework for this year’s annual report. You will find examplesof some of the important work that IntNSA has done on your behalf. Some of our accomplishments havebeen very visible and tangible, such as our new website http://www.intnsa.org and the position paper releasedin June, “The Prescribing of Buprenorphine by Advanced Practice Addictions <strong>Nurses</strong>.” Our advocacyand policy development has been increasingly evident in reports from Wade Delk, Governmental AffairsDirector. Our advocacy for you and for the populations we serve has clearly increased IntNSA’s visibility onCapitol Hill and beyond.Our focus on developing partnerships and collaborations has led to this year’s conference with the American<strong>Society</strong> for Pain Management Nursing. Another significant accomplishment has been IntNSA’s receiptof a research subaward on the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) grant. This award addsto our portfolio of successful grant funding, along with the grant IntNSA was awarded from the SubstanceAbuse & Mental Health Services Administration/Center for Substance Abuse Treatment for the 2009IntNSA conference.Less visible, but critically important, are our initiatives related to the leadership of the organization. Wehave engaged in board development through a structured educational program, implementation ofknowledge-based governance philosophy and tools for decision making, and expanded leadership rolesand responsibilities for board members.We want to emphasize our commitment to you, our members. Without your support none of this importantwork could be accomplished. As you read through this report, please consider ways that you cancontribute to your organization. Your participation helps promote the specialty of addictions nursing, yourpatients, your community and your professional development.Thank you for being a member of IntNSA and for your commitment to promoting the health and wellbeingof persons impacted by substance use, misuse and addictions.Deborah S. Finnell, DNS, PMHNP-BC, CARN-APIntNSA PresidentMonica A. Evans-LombeExecutive Director

IntNSA Annual ReportPage 4Focus Area #1: Governance and LeadershipWe will foster active participation in the governance and leadership of IntNSA to ensure effective management andaccountability at all levels. We will proactively implement a leadership succession plan for all levels of leadership inthe organization.2010 Activities Board Development – The Board participated in monthly education related to building an effective association Board. Thisactivity has demonstrated a personal and organizational desire to develop the knowledge, fortitude, expertise and commitmentto support effective governance structures, processes and culture within the organization. Knowledge Based Governance – The Board has adopted the Knowledge Based Governance (KBG) approach to decisionmaking. This governance style encourages open dialogue and increases the quality and speed with which the Board makesdecisions. KBG is based on three components: knowledge, trust and nimbleness. Strategic Planning – The Board participated in a two-day Strategic Planning meeting in April 2011 at the IntNSA ExecutiveOffice in Olathe, KS. While issues of immediate concern were addressed, the majority of time was devoted to strategicplanning. Contracts –The Board is committed to establishing stability and continuity for the organization. To accomplish this, longtermcontracts have been established with trusted partners for:□ Management Services□ Testing Administration□ PublishingFuture ActivitiesWorkgroup/Taskforce Leadership – The Board will be working to establish a formal volunteer structure to move projectsforward, create more ways for members to get involved and develop future leaders.New Orientation Process – The Executive Committee is committed to providing a formal orientation process to help establishexpectations and ensure the success for all directors as they are newly elected.Focus Area #2: Organizational IdentityWe will use the outcomes of our strategic planning to define our role in nursing as the leader in prevention,intervention, treatment, and management of persons with substance use, abuse and addictions. Based on thisrole, IntNSA will be recognized by institutional leadership for the value of employee memberships. IntNSA will alsobe valued for our expertise by the nursing and the broader community as well as the media.IntNSA is increasingly being recognized by leaders in the nursing community, addictionsfield and media. This evidence is provided in Focus Area # 6.A significant accomplishment was the launch of the new website in June 2011. Thebranding and format used on the website will be carried across other materials, productsand publications to provide a standard appearance, recognition and associationwith IntNSA.Future ActivitiesIn carrying out our mission, through our publications including the Journal of AddictionsNursing, and disseminating our beliefs and recommendations, we will enhanceour recognition as global leaders in addictions nursing. Input and suggestions are welcome.

The IntNSA membership is comprised of a diverse group of professionals practicing in many areas including:2010/2011Focus Area #3: Recruitment and Retention of MembersIntNSA will have in place a comprehensive marketing plan for recruitment and retention of members whichfocuses on representing all conceivable groups of nursing professionals who care for individuals, groups andpopulations impacted by substance use, abuse, and addictions. Outcomes are represented by specificbenchmarks for new members, current members, and special groups. Additionally, IntNSA will have in placeformal policies for clear and understandable fee structures and relationships with chapters and affiliates. General Hospital Detoxification unit Addictions specialty hospital/unit Substitution clinic Educational institution Community agency Private practice State/federal agencyFree-standing unitPage 5IntNSA’s membership has been stable over recent years. While we have experienced times with slight decreases in membership,the organization has a solid foundation from which to grow. IntNSA is poised to do so by using targeted messaging andoutreach.IntNSA currently has nine chapters across the United States. Members are encouraged to start chapters to bring nurses specializingin addictions together to carry out the organization’s mission at a local / regional level. Chapters can serve to educatemembers as well as the public. Chapters also promote networking and support. IntNSA’s visibility and membership growthare promoted by our Chapters. The Massachusetts Chapter of the <strong>International</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Society</strong> on Addictions, our newest chapter, was officially instatedin July 2011. The Chapter handbook was revised to help make the process for starting a chapter even easier. Incentives for membership have been added with the new rates for certification. (See Focus Area # 5).Future ActivitiesIntNSA will utilize the KBG approach in brainstorming ideas for growing our membership.Efforts are underway to encourage the development of Chapters outside the United States.IntNSA will increase marketing efforts for the Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) and CARN-Advanced Practice,given the recognized value of and demand for this specialty nursing certification within and outside the United States.

IntNSA Annual ReportPage 6Focus Area #4: Policy and AdvocacyWe will effectively present ways the nation can improve patient care, while reducing the frustrations andchallenges our members face in daily practice. Addictions nurses influence legislation and positively impact theirpractice. We will provide ways for members to participate in IntNSA’s grass roots efforts.Governmental Affairs Director – Wade Delk serves as Governmental Affairs Director for IntNSA. In this role Wade assistsIntNSA leadership in developing a legislative strategy and with legislative initiatives. He increases our visibility with relatedorganizations by actively participating in coalitions and advocating our position to legislators and the regulators.Additionally he helps identify the stakeholders that need to be engaged, develops communications strategies to informmembers and other stakeholders of the associations’ position, monitors legislation and notifies IntNSA leadershipwhen obstacles are encountered along with a recommended plan of action.Buprenorphine Position Paper – IntNSA has been a leader in promoting increased access to buprenorphine treatment withopioid dependence and through publications calling for amendment of the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000. In responseto increased urgency for IntNSA to articulate a formal position, this position paper was released in June 2011, postedon the IntNSA website, and broadly disseminated.REMS - The Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Taskforce is a multiorganizational taskforce which was formed todevelop a White Paper report regarding REMS for opioid therapy. The group is comprised of members from multiple organizations(IntNSA, American <strong>Society</strong> for Pain Management Nursing, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, AmericanAcademy of Nurse Practitioners, American Academy of Physician Assistants, Hospice and Palliative <strong>Nurses</strong> Association andthe Oncology Nursing <strong>Society</strong>). The members met and collaborated through face-to-face meetings and conference calls todevelop the paper on REMS. The presenters summarized the findings and position of the taskforce at the 2011 conference.Future ActivitiesIntNSA now has an exemplar Position Paper that serves as a template for future ones. We encourage ideas from membersfor future position papers as vehicles to make public our official beliefs and recommendations.Focus Area #5: Education, Professional Development and CertificationWe will provide quality educational and professional development offerings to meet the changing needs ofaddictions and other specialty nursing professionals. IntNSA conferences and events will be recognized as theeducational venues of the year attracting highly-qualified experts in the profession.Through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB) we will promote the highest standards of addictionsnursing practice through development, implementation and coordination of all aspects of certification foraddictions nurses.The IntNSA membership is comprised of a diverse group of professionals who are in different stages of their nursing careers.IntNSA continued to offer its members new educational opportunities in 2010-2011. Members network with peers to developmeaningful relationships and advance careers. Members inspire and energize each other to make a difference. As conveyed inour mission, our members represent nurses working with diverse populations across all practice settings.

2010/2011Page 7While conference attendance has slightly decreased recently, the organization has fared well in the recession. In a recent surveyto the membership, questions regarding continuing education yielded the following results:78% indicated their department or agency had been affected by budget constraints, and 64% say that affected their educationalsupport budget line.63% indicated cost/budget constraints were the number-one reason they were not able to attend the IntNSA conference.56% indicated they currently pay for their registration and expenses for continuing education needs.Educational Offerings 2010 Annual Educational Conference – Over 150 nurses gathered at the 2010 Conference which was held in Greenwich,CT on October 20-23, 2010. The theme, "Learning from Each Other—A Global Perspective of Addictions," was evident inboth attendees and speakers. The conference provided opportunities to interact with colleagues from the U.S. and variouscountries. Dialogue, networking, and formal presentations served to broaden conference attendees’ perspectives on addictionsnursing. 2011 Annual Educational Conference – The 2011 Conference was held jointly with the American <strong>Society</strong> for Pain ManagementNursing. This joint meeting facilitated over 600 nurses coming together for a common goal. The two nursing specialtyorganizations joined in the challenge of working with individuals experiencing pain at risk for addiction and individualswith addictions who are experiencing pain. IntNSA and ASPMN® combined their expertise seeking to improve the qualityof life for this population. CE Feature Articles in Journal of Addictions Nursing - IntNSA Offers Continuing Education credits in each issue of the Journalof Addictions Nursing by way of a CE Feature Article, which allows the reader to answer a series of post-test questionsand submit it for CE credit. Online Education Offerings – IntNSA will be offering a webinar series offering Training, Education and Peer Support forOpioid Prescribers in all Health Professions. IntNSA was awarded a three-year subcontract on the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) grant, “The Prescribers’Clinical Support System for Opioids.” This grant from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment/SubstanceAbuse and Mental Health Services Administration is effective July 1, 2011. The grant funds a program that will utilize innovativeapproaches to educating all clinicians who prescribe opioids. The program has two main focuses; one is on the useof opioid therapies for treatment of opioid dependence, and the second focuses on the safe use of opioids in treatment ofchronic pain, including training on how to recognize misuse, abuse and addiction in those with pain.The project includes a large number of partners who will contribute to the development of educational materials includingwebinar trainings, trainings at national meetings and clinical tools to assist practicing clinicians including physicians, dentistsand nurse practitioners.Certification Program The Board is committed to establishing stability and continuity for the organization. To accomplish this, a long term contracthas been established for testing and recertification processing. In order to generate revenue without losing sight of IntNSA’s important mission, the Board adjusted certification fees withincentive for joining IntNSA. IntNSA has taken a proactive approach to the longevity and viability of the certification program. They are investing cashreserves in funding a Role Delineation Study and Exam Development for both the CARN and CARN-AP. The Addictions Nursing Certification Board maintains member status with the American Board of Nursing Specialties(ABNS). As ANCB continues efforts to realize accreditation for the certification examinations, membership in ABNS providesguidance and direction, as well as ongoing support in the application process. There are currently 698 certified addictions nurses, 637 CARN and 61 CARN-AP. ANCB tested 92 candidates in 2010-2011.

IntNSA Annual ReportPage 8Focus Area #5: Education, Professional Development and Certification...continuedThere is increasing awareness of and demand for certification in addictions nursing. Examples of driving forces include hospitalsseeking Magnet Status; the new optional Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)-relatedmeasure sets from The Joint Commission; and IntNSA’s Buprenophine Position Paper, are just a few. Addictions nursingcertification through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board is specifically mentioned in a 2011 document, WorkforcesIssues Related to Physical and Behavioral Healthcare Integration developed for the joint Office of National Drug Control Policy/SubstanceAbuse Mental Health Services Administration/Health Services and Services Administration Joint Commissionperformance.Future Activities2012 Annual Educational Conference – The 2012 Conference will be held September 5-8, 2012 in Washington, DC. Thetheme for 2012 is: <strong>Nurses</strong> Caring for Patients across the Continuum of Substance Use: Leading Change and Advancing HealthThis conference focuses on the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for any nurse who cares for persons with substanceuse, abuse and addictions. This conference has a special focus on the evidence-based approach to universally screen andidentify substance use among persons in diverse health care settings. Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment(SBIRT) – is ranked among the highest prevention priority worldwide and has demonstrated effectiveness in reducingrisky substance use and related consequences including injuries, illnesses and hospital re-admissions. In 2012, these clinicalstrategies will be optional mandates for hospitals accredited by or seeking accreditation from The Joint Commission.The Institute of Medicine has called for nurses to practice at the ‘top of their license.’ <strong>Nurses</strong>, across all practice settings inroles of prevention and treatment have the opportunity to lead change and advance health for diverse populations. Assuch, any nurse needs the requisite skills to identify individuals at risk for substance use, abuse and addictions. With challengescome opportunities. This conference seeks to attract nurses from various specialties and individuals from other disciplines,encouraging transdisciplinary dialogue focusing on advancing health of the populations we serve.Focus Area #6: Visibility, Collaborations and PartnershipsPotential sponsors and partners will recognize the value of investing in IntNSA, and related professionalassociations will value and pursue collaborative relationships.In keeping with our vision to be a global leader in addictions nursing, IntNSA engages in synergistic relationships with othernursing and professional organizations/groups to promote our mission. The following accomplishments demonstrate ourexpansion in this focus area. American <strong>Society</strong> of Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN®) – IntNSA partnered with ASPMN® and others in a taskforce anddevelopment of White Paper related to the Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategy (REMS) see Focus Area # 4) and the 2011Educational Conference, Management of Pain & Addictions: Broadening Our Perspectives. IntNSA was approached by the American Association for Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) to collaborate on a grant related toopioid therapies. IntNSA received a subaward (AAAP005) on that 3-year AAAP-funded project, Prescribers Clinical SupportSystem for Opioid Therapies (1H79Ti023439-01) from SAMHSA. IntNSA was a catalyst for a Global Addictions Nursing Summit held in London, United Kingdom on June 1 and 2, 2011. Adetailed report on the accomplishments was provided in the August 8, 2011 issue of the IntNSA NewsWave, 2(4). Therewere about 40 attendees who represented nursing and social work. The discussion was lively, focused on promotingaddictions nursing and was framed within the context that there are more than 17 million nurses and midwives in the world(World Health Organization, 2010). The Global Addictions Nursing Network launched on Facebook immediately after theSummit demonstrates the power of bringing together nurses specializing in addictions.

2010/2011Page 9The Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse Clinical Trials Network (NIDA CTN) reached out to IntNSA to discusspotential collaborations and partnerships. As a result, NIDA CTN has engaged with the IntNSA 2012 Educational Conferenceplanning committee with the goal of having an active role in that conference.IntNSA was asked by Eric Goplerud, PhD to participate in a think tank focusing on efforts to disseminate drug and alcoholScreening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in hospitals. The initial meeting, held on August 23, 2011in Washington, DC was cut short by the earthquake that afternoon. The think-tank group is developing a multi-prong approachto support selection and implementation of The Joint Commission measures, wherein IntNSA will have a prominentrole.IntNSA has been asked to write a column/provide an interview for Join Together. The Editor has reached out to IntNSA tocontribute a column with interview in an effort to reach out to nurses in the addiction field.Recovery Month – IntNSA is involved as a Planning Partner in National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) activities, celebratedeach September, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse andMental Health Services Administration's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. In addition to Recovery Month, IntNSAcelebrates National Addictions <strong>Nurses</strong> Week the last week in September.Organizational Memberships add value to IntNSA.IntNSA maintains affiliate membership with the American <strong>Nurses</strong> Association . IntNSA will be represented at the NursingOrganization Alliance meeting in November 2011. With other affiliates, IntNSA engages in a forum for identification, educationand collaboration building on issues of common interest to advance the nursing profession. To further IntNSA’svisibility and engagement in ANA, Deborah S. Finnell was nominated for the Congress on Nursing Practice, Committee forNursing Practice Standards and Guidelines.The Addictions Nursing Certification Board maintains member status with the American Board of Nursing Specialties(ABNS). As ANCB continues efforts to realize accreditation for the certification examinations, membership in ABNS providesguidance and direction, as well as ongoing support in the application process.Future ActivitiesContinue to be nimble in responding to opportunities for collaborations and partnerships that will advance IntNSA’s mission,and in turn increase our visibility. Please direct inquiries to Monica Evans-Lombe, IntNSA Executive Director.Focus Area #7: Fiscal ManagementWe will implement a financial strategy which plans for timely budgets, a viable investment policy and sufficientreserves. This strategy will ensure that all operating expenses are met and that excess revenues are returned tomembers in the form of goods and services.Revenue GeneratingThe position of IntNSA is to ensure that budgeted expenses do not exceed revenues, or a zero-balanced budget.However, IntNSA ended the year with expenses totaling $24,038.05 more than revenue, a higher loss than expected.Several large funding sources were not realized, and the high expense of the 2010 conference contributed to the year-endloss.The 2011 budget will be even more challenging than the 2010 budget due to the current economic market. The Board ofDirectors has looked at several areas that would potentially increase revenue and decrease expenses. Two areas that wereconsidered were increasing annual membership dues and increasing annual meeting registration fees. However, the Boardutilized the KBG process to determine that it would be a greater benefit to the IntNSA membership to keep both theannual dues and annual meeting registration fees at the same level as 2010. The Board will continue to look foropportunities to generate revenue and decrease expenses without losing sight of IntNSA’s important mission.

IntNSA Annual ReportPage 10Future ActivitiesFocus Area #7: Fiscal Management...continuedIntNSA Directors will continue to be vigilant in overseeing the budget.We will continue to explore ways to enhance the finances of the organization, recognizing the state of the current economy.A Prospectus will be completed by the first quarter of 2012. The IntNSA Prospectus will be used for marketing in general,soliciting donations and other fund-raising initiatives.Income: Actual vs. BudgetExpenses: Actual vs. BudgetFocus Area #8: ResearchWe will be leaders in the development of evidenced based nursing related to substance use, abuse and addiction(SUAA) with a focus on 1) Understanding the factors that contribute to SUAA, 2) the health and socialconsequences of SUAA, 3) the development of evidenced based nursing practice across all settings for SUAArelatedhealth promotion and prevention that addresses the full continuum of risk across the lifespan and 4) thebuilding of research teams with the needed expertise to further the development of nursing SUAA science.IntNSA’s national and international presence offers addictions nurses access to like-minded scientists and industry information.Through IntNSA, addictions nursing professionals from around the world have the opportunity to share research and ideas.IntNSA members are proud to belong to a support system that they trust and are better employees because they have access toa national network of colleagues who share best practices to support each other. Contributions to the Foundation of Addictions Nursing (FAN) provide funding for research. Through special contributions from the IntNSA Board of Directors, the FAN provides funding for the IntNSA Board ofDirectors Research Scholar Award . Peer Review is provided for: Abstracts submitted for the IntNSA Annual Education Conference Applications submitted for the FAN Research Award Cutting edge research is published in the official journal of IntNSA, the Journal of Addictions Nursing (JAN). See Focus Area #9 for additional information about our prestigious peer-reviewed international journal. JAN also features a research columnin each issue.Future ActivitiesIntNSA will explore ways to create a community of research nurses dedicated to the development of evidenced basednursing related to substance use, abuse and addiction.

2010/2011Page 11Focus Area #9: Dissemination of Knowledge and InformationWe will focus on optimal communication on all levels, at all times and through all mediums to members, relatedprofessional associations, media and government agencies and representatives.IntNSA Publications Journal of Addiction Nursing (JAN) – JAN is the official journal of IntNSA and is a peerreviewedquarterly international journal publishing original articles on current researchissues, practices and innovations as they relate to the field of addictions. Submissions aresolicited from professional nurses and other health-care professionals engaged intreatment, prevention, education, research and consultation.Each issue of the Journal of Addictions Nursing contains original full-length papers as well asseveral regular feature sections:Perspectives features points of view and commentaries on relevant issues.Resource Watch provides summaries and critiques of books, videos, and CAI.Innovative Roles examines unique roles that nurses in addictions areimplementing. Research Reviews offers summaries and critiques of research studies in the field .The Journal publishes occasional special issues that explore important topics in the field of addictions nursing in depth.The Journal also offers continuing education credits for addiction nursing professionals. This year’s special issuesincluded: <strong>Nurses</strong>, Health and Tobacco Use (2010), Volume 21, Number 2 & 3 Prescription Medication Abuse (2011), Volume 22, Number 1 & 2The journal’s impact factor increased from 0.171 in 2009 to 0.256 in 2010. The application for Medline was submitted inAugust 2011; notification of admission status will be by March or April 2012.NewsWave – IntNSA publishes an electronic newsletter quarterly for members.The Scope and Standards of Addictions Nursing Practice, last published in 2004, is beingrevised with Deborah S. Finnell (IntNSA President) and Karen Allen (Editor of the 2004edition) as co-editors. The first draft is anticipated in January 2012 with the completeddraft to be sent for membership input and public comment and leadership approval in lateFebruary 2012.Position Papers – With a gold standard template now in place with the development of theBuprenorphine Position Paper, other topics are being considered. Please submitsuggestions to Monica Evans-Lombe, Executive Director.IntNSA Core Curriculum of Addictions Nursing (Text Revision, 2007) – This curriculum continues to be sought after as areference book and study resource for nurses specializing in addictions.IntNSA CARN Study Guide (2002) – This guide will be updated with the completion of the Role Delineation Study anddevelopment of the new examinations for the CARN and CARN-AP.

IntNSA Annual ReportPage 12Focus Area #9: Dissemination of Knowledge and Information...continuedCommunications with MembersE-Ripples – IntNSA sends frequent email updates and reminders to the membership called E-Ripples. This allows for timelyinformation to reach our members. Membership emails had an open rate of 50.5%, which is above industry standard.Washington Whitecaps – IntNSA’s Governmental Affairs Director, Wade Delk, provides frequent updates on policy and advocacynews in the NewsWave. He also provides timely video updates, which are available on IntNSA’s YouTube channel.New website – IntNSA launched its new website in June 2011. Suggestions were taken directly from members who completeda website survey, and we used them to redevelop and reorganize the site and enhance the overall usability and functionality.Social Media – IntNSA has a presence on Facebook and Linked In to facilitate networking and connections with colleagues.Followers receive frequent updates on events and education opportunities, can start a discussion group as well as networkwith fellow members.Copyright InformationCopyright © 2011 <strong>International</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Society</strong> on Addictions (IntNSA). All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in anyform or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy or recording, or any information and retrieval system, without permission in writing fromIntNSA. Permission requests to reproduce written material should be sent to: IntNSA, P.O. Box 14846 * Lenexa, KS 66285-4846.