The South Carolina Nurse - January 2016

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Page 4—January, February, March 2016—The South Carolina Nurse Judith Curfman Thompson, IOM 2016! Happy New Year to all! 2015 was a busy and most instructive year in many ways. We learned about the latest edition of the “Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements” through a variety of events, articles and presentations. While we at SCNA celebrated this newest publication of the Code for the entire last year, we all are aware that the emphasis on the use of the Code as a building block for all of nursing practice is ever on-going. I do hope that Judith Curfman Thompson each of you has taken the opportunity to purchase your own copy of the newest edition. It truly is your guide and direction for all of your life in nursing. The Convention that took place in October was a great “finale” and beginning for the inculcation of ethics as part of all of your practices. Early January 2016 saw the return of the South Carolina General Assembly to regular full meetings and work. We shall be actively working again to promote the passage of legislation to bring South Carolina laws into the 21st century in regard to the practice of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. The goal as we see it is to have the laws recognize that APRNs are educated professionals delivering healthcare and to remove the barriers that currently prevent practice to the fullest extent of their education, licensure and certification. We made some progress last Session of the General Assembly, but, we have much work to go to ensure that South Carolina can take its place among other states that recognize the valuable practice and care provided by APRNs. This legislation is a step in the process to ensure that all persons who are Registered Nurses are able to practice in ways that will provide the optimum care from professional nurses in South Carolina. Your support is most important in the work that we are doing. As this year begins, we are now in the second year of the term of the SCNA President. I mention this because the beginning of 2017 we will experience the first “roll-over” from the office of President-elect to President. So, for this next election we shall be seeking candidates for the office of President-elect to continue the process that was developed two years ago to create a plan for an orderly progression for SCNA leadership. You will see more information about the election in this edition of the SC NURSE. Is now that time to look at opportunities for leadership for each of you? Think about it! Perhaps it is time to let your light shine! In keeping with the thought of letting light shine, I want to recommend a splendid book to you, “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr. I have just finished reading this for my Book Club. It is beautifully written. (An understatement!) It is a celebration of the human spirit in the face of human horrors, in World War II. The light that is shining in this instance is the light of humanity in a time of unspeakable horror and civilization breakdown. It won the Pulitzer Prize in 2014 for its author and is very hard to put down once one opens it. Treat yourself! In keeping with thinking ahead for this year, I would like for all of you to be thinking about the next SCNA Convention /APRN Pharmaceutical update which will take place in Hilton Head on October 19, 20, 21, 2016 with Pre- Convention sessions on October 18, 2016. Now, if you have your calendars at the ready, you will note that these dates are on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday…..not the usual week days that we have used. You might want to get on the work calendar right now to be sure that you will be able to attend. Why did we make this change? TO SAVE YOU MONEY! We thought you might agree that this is a reason that is worth it for everyone! So, Happy New Year once again and ONWARD! www.scnurses.org Activities of the SCNA Board of Directors August 21, 2015 Meeting: Adopted new business plan to include a Consent Agenda for each Board meeting to streamline the meetings Ratified the purchase of a new phone system for SCNA. This was made necessary by the fact of the very outdated system that SCNA was using. Discussion of Strategic Plan update will take place in early 2016. Each Board member is to review the current plan, make suggestions and send the plan forward to the next member on the list until all have participated in the review. Motion made and passed to look for new Partner for our Continuing Education Provider unit. Remainder of Board meeting was work on the Board’s participation in the upcoming SCNA meeting in October and deadlines for the next SC Nurse. October 21, 2015 Meeting: The Board welcomed the birth of Isabell Nielson to Board Members Tami Nielson and her husband! Consent agenda items accepted New item under the Commission on Chapters: motion to support the creation of a new Chapter for Clinical Nurse Leaders. The motion was passed by the Board. CEO reported that the SCNA and the Tennessee Nurses Association will be partners in sharing services between the two organizations for providing Continuing Nursing Education. This action will replace the current partnership that SCNA has had for many years with the Vermont Nurses Association. Vermont is now a member of the North East Member Division and their CNE is being handled as part of their new partnership. Board approved sending a proclamation to honor Nurse Practitioners Week, November 8-14, 2015 to the Governor’s Office for possible issuing by the Governor. Thanks to Kahlil Demonbreun, Chair of the SCNA APRN Chapter for arranging the copy of this. Major purpose of this meeting included preparation of the Board of Directors for roles during the Annual Meeting of SCNA to take place on October 23, 2015. October 23, 2015 Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors as required by SC Corporation Law: The Board of Directors of SCNA met as required by SC Corporation Law immediately at the close of the SCNA Annual Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to establish the calendar for Board meetings for the upcoming year. The proposed calendar was presented and approved by the members of the Board. Protect Your Nursing License and Know Your Rights If you are the subject of a complaint to the Board of Nursing or an allegation of criminal conduct, contact the Leddy Law Firm for a free consultation. Members in the News Vicki Green was honored by the University of South Carolina College of Nursing on Friday, November 13, 2015 as the “Outstanding Alumna of the Year” for the College. Ms. Green is immediate Past President of SCNA, actually the longest serving President in SCNA history. Joining Ms. Green for the luncheon and presentation of the honor are Dr. Sheryl Mitchell, President-Elect of SCNA, Judith Thompson, CEO of SCNA, and Dr. Stephanie Burgess, Past President of SCNA. It was a wonderful event! Before speaking with the investigators or your licensing board, you should discuss your case with me during a free case evaluation. Call T. Micah Leddy 803-779-9966 (24/7) 2008 Lincoln St., Cola, SC 29201 Because You Are A Nurse – SCNA!
www.scnurses.org South Carolina Nurse—January, February, March 2016—page 5 Retirement Q&A Can I convert my traditional IRA funds into a Roth IRA? Yes. Any funds you convert during the tax year, other than amounts that represent nondeductible (after-tax) contributions to your traditional IRA, are treated as taxable income for that year. This means that if the contributions originally made to your traditional IRA were deductible, you may have to pay income tax on the amount converted to the Roth IRA. Also, although the premature distribution tax (for IRA withdrawals prior to age 59½) does not apply when you convert funds to a Roth IRA, it may apply if you later withdraw from the Roth IRA within five years after you convert funds. Finally, you cannot convert required minimum distribution amounts from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Given the possible tax consequences of this conversion, you may wish to consult experienced tax and financial professionals Chip Stanley before you commit to the process. Note: You can also roll over (“convert”) funds from an employer sponsored-retirement plan to a Roth IRA. The same rules described above generally apply. Can I take money from my IRA without any penalty? It depends. If you are 59½ or older, you can take money from your traditional IRA without penalty. In contrast, if you withdraw from your IRA before age 59½, the taxable portion of your distribution may be subject to a 10 percent penalty on top of whatever income taxes you owe on the distribution. This penalty, known as the premature distribution tax, is intended to discourage people from exhausting their IRA funds before they retire. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. Premature IRA withdrawals made by a disabled person may be exempt from the penalty. If an IRA owner dies before age 59½, distributions paid to you as a beneficiary of the account are not subject to the penalty. If you need supplementary income, you can take IRA distributions as a series of “substantially equal payments” over your life expectancy or the joint life expectancy of you and your beneficiary. These distributions will avoid the penalty as long as you don’t modify the payments within certain time frames. Subject to limits and conditions, the penalty tax generally will not apply to IRA distributions taken to pay qualifying medical expenses, health insurance premiums while unemployed, higher education costs, and qualified first-time home-buyer expenses (up to $10,000 lifetime from all your IRAs). It also does not apply to amounts rolled over from one IRA to another (assuming you follow the rules for rollovers), to conversions of traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs, to amounts that the IRS levies from your IRA to cover your tax bill, or to qualified reservist distributions. Other exceptions may also apply. Qualified distributions from your Roth IRAs are federal income tax--and penalty tax-- free. Distributions are qualified if you satisfy a five-year holding period, and you are (a) age 59½, (b) disabled, (c) deceased, or (d) you have qualified first time home-buyer expenses. The taxable portion of nonqualified distributions from your Roth IRAs is subject to the same 10 percent penalty rules that apply to traditional IRAs. (Special rules may apply if you take a nonqualified distribution from your Roth IRA within five years of a conversion.) About Great South Advisory Group The Great South Advisory Group is the approved retirement income planning firm to the South Carolina Nurses Association. As a benefit of membership in the SCNA, you can receive your personalized Retirement Income Analysis report for no charge. Simply call to schedule your complimentary appointment at 803.223.7001. Visit their website at www.greatsouthadvisorygroup.com. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. Member: NYSE, FINRA, SIPC. Portions of this article were prepared by Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc. Copyright 2015 City Location Day & Time Of Meeting Anderson Charleston Columbia Columbia Florence Greenville Myrtle Beach Rock Hill Spartanburg Peer Assistance Programs in Nursing Anderson Public Library 300 N. McDuffie St. Anderson, SC Charleston Center 5 Charleston Center Dr. Conf. room-Rm. 237B (call for code information) Adolescent Recovery Center / Stephenson Center 720 Gracern Rd., Ste. 120 Columbia, SC 29210 Group room 5 Adolescent Recovery Center Stephenson Center 720 Gracern Rd., Ste. 120 Columbia, SC 29210 Group room 5 Doctors Bruce & Lee Library 509 Dargon Street Florence, SC Room 253 (second floor) SC Favor 355 Woodruff Rd., Suite 303 Greenville, SC Office of Dr. Brian Adler 1945 Glenns Bay Rd. Myrtle Beach, SC North Rock Hill Church 2562 Mt. Gallant Rd. Rock Hill, SC 29732 Westside Cyrill Library 525 Oak Grove Rd. Spartanburg, SC Monday, 7 PM Monday, 5 PM Tuesday, 5 PM Thursday, 5 PM Wednesday, 6 PM Monday, 6 PM Thursday, 6:30 PM Tuesday, 5:30 PM Tuesday, 5:30 PM Are you a REGISTERED NURSE (RN) looking to be part of Medical Excellence? The Medical University of South Carolina has an immediate need for Nurse Managers and Registered Nurses in a variety of areas including the Operating Room, ICUs, and Med/Surg areas! We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment. All interested candidates should complete an on-line application at www. muscjobs.com. Located in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, the MUSC Medical Center offers a unique lifestyle with coastal living. The beaches and parks are a quick getaway for those looking for a relaxing retreat. Likewise, historical downtown Charleston offers exciting yearly events such as Spoleto, art walks and the Cooper River Bridge Run. Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center Human Resources 1-800-468-7276 www.muscjobs.com “Promoting Workplace Diversity: An Equal Opportunity Employer” RN’S & LPN’S (VARIOUS VACANCIES STATEWIDE) SALARY: Registered Nurse $46,965.00 | Licensed Practical Nurse $30,897.00 Special Note: There is a 2% salary incentive for vacancies at all Level II facilities and a 3% salary incentive for vacancies at all level III facilities. (Incentive is in addition to base salary) BENEFITS: 15 Days Annual Leave, 15 Days Sick Leave, Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance, 13 Paid Holidays, Deferred Compensation, Police Retirement, Shift Differential & Weekend Premium Pay. We are a qualified employer under the Student Loan Forgiveness Program {SLFP} (Ask for more information) UNLIMITED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES APPLY NOW Obtain application at www.doc.sc.gov. Completed applications may be faxed to 1-803-896-1671 or emailed in an attachment to employment@doc.sc.gov For more information about Health Services vacancies contact: SCDC Employment Office, 4502 Broad River Rd. Columbia, South Carolina 29210 1-803-896-1649 An Equal Opportunity Employer Because You Are A Nurse – SCNA!
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