Nursing Newsletter - April 2016

Volume 29, Number 2 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April, May, June 2016 

Quarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 62,000 RNs, LPNs and Licensed Mental Health Technicians in Kansas. 

The Official Publication of the Kansas State Board of Nursing • www.ksbn.org 

Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson, Ste. 1051, Topeka, KS 66612-1230 

Positions Open for 

Appointment to the Kansas 

State Board of Nursing 

Dr. Nancy Mosbaek 

Scholarship Winner 

The Kansas State Board of Nursing will have three positions open for 

appointment July 1, 2016. Governor Brownback will be seeking nominations 

for two Registered Nurse positions and one Public Member position. The 

RN open positions consist of a Registered Nurse from nursing practice and 

nursing education. Both of the Registered Nurses must have five years’ 

experience in nursing and shall be actively engaged in the profession of 

nursing. 

Those interested in one of the positions is encouraged to complete 

the online form at https://governor.ks.gov/serving-kansans/office-ofappointments. 

K.S.A. 74-1106 requires Kansas State Nurse Association 

to give the Governor a list of Registered Nurses to be considered for 

appointment. The Governor is not obligated to make his appointment from 

the recommendations, although they will be considered. 

To see the statute discussed above log onto the web site at www.ksbn.org 

and download it at no charge. 

N-STAT 

The Unique Contribution of Nursing to Healthcare ...............2-5 

KSBN Committee Reports ....................................6-8 

How to Contact Us ............................................9 

ATTENTION KANSAS NURSES ...............................10 

CNE Guidelines for Advanced Practice Nurses ....................10 

KNAP .....................................................11 

Nursing License Renewal Schedule .............................12 

Discipline Cases .............................................13 

CE Offerings .............................................14-15 

Mary Blubaugh MSN, RN, Executive Director; Dave Mosbaek, The son of 

the late Nancy Mosbaek, KSBN Education Specialist; Lenora Edwards 

MSN, RN Doctoral Student at Washburn University; Monica Scheibmeir 

PhD, APRN, FAANP, Dean of Nursing at Washburn University 

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Page 2 • Kansas Nursing Newsletter April, May, June 2016 

The Unique Contribution of Nursing to Healthcare 

Mary Blubaugh MSN, RN, Executive Director; 

Rebecca Angell RN Student at Wichita State 

University; JoAnn Klaassen RN, MN, JD, 

Board President; Victoria Mosack PhD, APRN, 

PMH CNS-BC, Administrator at Wichita 

State University 

Rebecca Angell 

It had been a sweltering July day in Kansas, 

and the sun was just starting to let up its intense 

and fiery bake of the pavement that stretched 

out over this large prairie country. I had just 

ended a twelve-hour shift at the local hospital as 

Come Join Our Team! 

a nurse technician and my legs were aching and 

my stomach was growling for supper. I walked 

through the steaming parking lot that was still 

writhing with discomfort from its long exposure to 

the unfiltered elements. As I opened my car door, 

my eyes adjusting from the flicker of fluorescent 

lighting to the brilliance all around me, I finally 

began to reminisce on the day. The shift had 

come with its challenges: dismissals in one room, 

admissions in another, one patient in need of a 

bedpan and another awaiting help to order dinner, 

I felt that in certain ways I had failed my patients 

by not always attending as quickly as they may 

have wanted to their individual needs. However, I 

knew I had done my best to not only care for their 

physical needs, but for their whole selves, giving 

my all to put a smile on their face. At times there 

had even been a lull, and those moments had been 

mysteriously filled too. One patient just didn’t 

feel lovely, and so I had brushed and braided her 

hair. Another patient had refused to talk to any 

medical staff, so I had written her some notes and 

waited and listened and eventually won her trust. 

At this moment, I realized that nurses have one 

distinct role in healthcare, which no one else can 

quite match. Nurses have a unique and profound 

capability to meet a patient in the midst of deep 

vulnerability and bestow dignity upon them as a 

whole person: body, soul, and mind. 

It is easy for busy medical professionals to 

elevate the task of medical care above the person 

for whom they are caring. A doctor can diagnose 

and prescribe, but a nurse can rub a shoulder. A 

surgeon can dissect and eliminate and reconstruct, 

but a nurse can massage and reposition and 

comfort. A social worker can provide options for 

future well-being, but a nurse can listen while 

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a patient cries. A nurse is given the opportunity 

and the gift to elevate the whole person in need of 

restoration and healing above the task in need of 

accomplishment. 

Nurses come to work every day with one goal in 

mind: to leave their patients more dignified, more 

whole and more comfortable than when they started 

their shift. This drive and passion for the complete 

well-being for another individual is what called me 

to the nursing profession from the beginning. It is 

a sacred honor to be invited into the most exposing 

moments of another’s life and, in return, offer hope, 

healing and presence. Being part of a nursing team 

has allowed me the opportunity not only to offer a 

cold washcloth for a patient’s feverish forehead and 

clean up vomit that has soiled the bedding, but also to 

hold the hand of a patient who just received terrifying 

news of cancer and dry the tears of a mother who 

has to see her child in pain. In these holy moments, 

nurses extend compassion, reverence, and genuine 

empathy. These actions are the ones that truly heal 

a whole being. For these reasons, the role that nurses 

provide to healthcare is truly irreplaceable. 

I once heard it said that to love someone is to 

bestow dignity upon them. So, as that July day came 

to an end, and I lay in my bed that night resting my 

aching legs, I was satisfied. I was satisfied that I have 

the opportunity, through my profession, to be the one 

who can meet a patient in a fully vulnerable state, 

and yet love, respect and care for the valuable, whole 

and dignified person that they are. I was satisfied 

that I am given the gift of serving these patients, 

caring for their physical needs, and also the needs 

of their soul and mind. Yet, mainly, I was grateful to 

know that I have the opportunity, like many nurses 

around me do every day, to leave my patients in a 

better place than when I first began to care for them. 

BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE 

2016 Board Meetings 

• March 29 & 30 

• June 14 & 15 

• September 13 & 14 

www.ksbn.org 

The Kansas Department on Aging and Disability Services 

is seeking Registered Nurses for 

NURSING FACILITY SURVEYOR 

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April, May, June 2016 Kansas Nursing Newsletter • Page 3 



Jade Holmes RN Student at the University of 

Kansas; JoAnn Klaassen RN, MN, JD, 

Board President 

Jade Holmes 

It was a Friday morning around 10 a.m. when I 

received a phone call from my grandmother, who 

is one of the most important people in my life. She 

explained to me that she had been laying on her 

bedroom floor for two days and was unable to get 

up. She had been experiencing severe back pain 

and was on her way to the hospital. I was shocked 

by the idea and image of my grandmother being 

so sick and in need of medical attention. On my 

drive to the hospital, thoughts raced through my 

mind regarding her health and medical needs. 

When I arrived in her hospital room a nurse was 

at her bedside holding her hand with a contagious 

comforting smile. Nursing is much more than just 

a job; it is a profession that holds many unique 

characteristics that makes it one of the most 

important professions within our health care 

system. The direct patient care and dedication to 

education and knowledge within the profession 

Washington County Hospital 

is seeking Registered Nurses 

to join our team. 

Full Time/Part Time/PRN 

We offer a great benefit package 

and competitive wages. 

Please fax resume: 

Attn. Kelly Otott, DON 

785-325-3224 or call 785-325-2211 

is what makes nursing unique and sets it apart 

from any other health care profession. The nurse 

in my grandmother’s hospital room exemplifies 

this attention to patient care and understanding 

by the way she provided both relief and assistance 

to not only my grandmother, but also to my family 

through her unique ability to empathize with our 

emergency. 

One of the most powerful components of being 

a nurse is the relationship built with patients 

and families. Unlike physicians, nurses are 

focused on the illness or wellness of the patient, 

not necessarily the etiology and presentation 

of the disease state. This concentration on the 

individual patient gives nurses the unique ability 

to provide direct patient care and advocate for 

their needs and interests. The direct patient care 

nurses provide makes nursing a trusted, valued, 

and unique profession compared to all other 

healthcare fields. In this role, nurses act as both 

caregiver and representative for the patient, as 

they are the ones who are always at the bedside 

and are always listening to patient and family 

needs. Along with patient trust, nurses are 

also unique in their relationship and teamwork 

collaboration abilities with physicians and other 

health care providers. Nurses are the foundation 

of care for each patient and have the power to 

bring together multiple teams to provide the best 

possible care. 

We are currently accepting applications for 

DON, Case Manager, RN’s 

Full-time 

Competitive wages, excellent benefits. 

Come enjoy a small town atmosphere while 

learning invaluable skills in med/surg & ER 

You’ve earned your 

dream job. 

We’ll help 

you find it at 

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Please send resume to 

Herington Municipal Hospital 

100 East Helen 

Herington, KS 67449 or email 

ALopez@heringtonhospital.com 

RN Sign-on Bonus 

available for 

qualified positions 

Nurses have not only the unique ability to 

provide direct patient care, but also possess a 

valuable level of education that provides patients 

with physical, emotional, and psychological 

relief. The education nurses receive is of upmost 

importance because it is the foundation of 

practice. The combination of medical science, 

biological science, and critical thinking skills 

provide the groundwork for nurses to be the best 

provider of care and patient advocate available. 

Nurses are taught to continue to expand 

their knowledge and to use their analytical 

communication skills daily. This level of attention 

to education and knowledge is unique to the 

nursing and a value that the profession holds very 

high. 

As I continue my education to become a nurse, 

I will never forget the contagious smile on the 

face of the nurse in my grandmother’s hospital 

room. The level of care she gave so naturally is 

what sets nursing apart from all other health 

care professions. Nurses are essential to the 

health care system because of their educational 

foundation and patient focused care, and this 

is what makes them unique. It is important to 

continue this level of integrity and dedication to 

the patient to ensure the best experience possible 

for patients and family. Nurses can impact every 

patient they encounter, and that alone, is what 

makes for remarkable health care. 

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE – Full Time 

• RN with a Bachelors required, 

BSN preferred 

• Public health experience is preferred 

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred 

Submit cover letter and resume to 

jobs@ldchealth.org. 

Position open until filled. 

Hunter Health 

Clinic is an Equal 

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at Hunter Health Clinic 

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FT Family Nurse Practitioner & 1 Psych APRN 

Hunter Health Clinic provides medical, dental, mental health and substance abuse 

services to an active patient base of over 25,000 visits. 

Competitive salary and generous benefits. We are a National Health Service Corp 

site and medical providers may qualify for Loan repayment through the NHSC. 

Email resume to Erica Davis, HR Director at: edavis@hunterhealthclinic.org 

To apply, please visit: https://jobs-hunter.icims.com/jobs/1012 

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We are seeking 

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Susan Sukstorf PN Student at Johnson County 

Community College; JoAnn Klaassen RN, MN, 

JD, Board President; Annette Rodriguez RN, 

Instructor at Johnson County Community College 

Susan Sukstorf 

Over the last 153 years, nursing has had an 

impact on the way that health care is viewed in 

the United States. Beginning during the Civil 

War, Clara Barton took volunteers into the 

field to treat wounded soldiers, and, in 1893, 

Lillian Ward and Mary Brewster expanded the 

nursing practice by going into the communities 

Colby Community College provides the highest quality education possible. 

We provide Practical and Associate Degree Nursing Programs in two 

locations. 

We are seeking qualified applicants for the following position: 

NURSING INSTRUCTOR - Full Time 

• MSN required 

• Current Kansas RN license and CPR certification required 

For complete job description visit www.colbycc.edu 

To apply, submit a letter of application, resume, all 

postsecondary transcripts and references to: 

Human Resources, Colby Community College 

1255 S. Range • Colby, KS 67701 

Materials may be emailed to hr@colbycc.edu 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the 

position is filled. EOE 

Come Home to a 

Different Kind of 

Nursing Career. 

Sunrise Senior Living seeks Nurses in the Kansas City 

area for the following properties: 

Sunrise at Overland Park 

Sunrise of Leawood 

Sunrise of Lenexa 

Brighton Gardens of Prairie Village 

We offer highly competitive wages & excellent benefits. 

Please send resume to: 

Stacy.Shellenberger@sunriseseniorliving.com 

or Fax: (866) 950-2974. 

www.sunriseseniorliving.com/careers 

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer. 

of the poor and needy in New York City. All of 

these women were following in the footsteps of 

Florence Nightingale, who set forth the first 

standards of nursing care, teaching about 

nutrition, sanitation, and meeting patient needs. 

Today, health care is like a puzzle, and all the 

pieces must fit together. Nursing continues to 

expand on the discipline of health care by being 

teachers, resources, care givers, communicators, 

and the most important contact for treating 

patients and meeting their needs. All of these 

duties are essential parts of the puzzle, and all 

of the pieces are needed to complete the picture, 

and understand the concept of nursing. 

Nursing is the first line of defense. The 

nurse sees and hears all, so he or she is the 

first to react to a change in physical, spiritual, 

or emotional condition. The nurse is constantly 

at the bedside. It is the nurse who constantly 

checks in on the patient, assessing daily for 

signs of changes in condition or behavior. The 

nurse is the one who is making contact with the 

patients and talking with him or her. The nurse 

uses her loving, caring, empathetic qualities to 

reduce stress, listen patiently, and comfort the 

new resident. This is the main way that needs 

are met. It is the nurse who listens to what the 

patient says calmly, adds that subjective piece 

to his or her own objective observations, and 

analyzes a situation. At that point, the nurse 

may begin intervening and solving the problems 

alone, or communicate with the physician. It 

is the nurse, who uses her skills effectively, 

Douglas County Visiting Nurses (VNA) is now hiring a full-time RN for a Home 

Health Team Manager in our growing agency. The Team Manager will provide 

clinical coordination and consultation to ensure appropriate care and quality 

of service to patients. The manager will confer with all disciplines and ancillary 

services to provide quality care to patients. Qualified applicants must be an 

RN, PT or other health care professional. All candidates must have minimum 

of two years’ experience in home health and experience with supervision and 

management of staff. Must be licensed in the state of Kansas. Please visit our 

website for up-to-date job listings. 

Please e-mail resume to h_resources@kansasvna.org, fax to 785-843-6439 or 

mail to 200 Maine Street, Suite C, Lawrence KS 66044. 

RNs and LPNs 

Full and Part-time, All Shifts 

Apply in person or call at: 

913.631.2273 | Fax: 913.631.7154 

Garden Terrace at Overland Park 

7541 Switzer Rd 

Overland Park, KS 66214 

debra_biehl@lcca.com 

EOE 

Acute Care RNs 

We would like to extend a special thanks to all 

our nurses during National Nurses Week. 

We offer diverse nursing opportunities, experienced nursing 

administrative staff, excellent ratios, competitive wages, shift 

and weekend differentials, flexible paid time off, call pay and 

excellent benefits. 

Join Us Today! 

Pre-employment physical, drug screen, physical assessment 

and TB skin test required. 

Apply online at www.scotthospital.net 

Scott County Hospital, 

201 Albert Avenue, Scott City, KS, 67871 

www.scotthospital.net 

EOE 

who can assess, analyze, plan and implement 

a strategy, and reevaluate to see if the goals, 

set forth, were met, or know when physician 

intervention is needed. Some of the needs 

addressed might be physical, but they could also 

be emotional or spiritual. These are not minor 

duties. They are essential to total patient care. 

The physician values and trusts the nurse to do 

his or her job competently and completely, which 

is vital to a doctor’s correct diagnosis and/or 

prescription. This is the first piece of the puzzle. 

The nurse is also a teacher and 

communicator. The communication pieces 

can involve resources such as social 

workers, chaplains, or doctors. In addition to 

communicating the patients’ vital information 

and symptoms to the physicians, the nurse 

must also be able to talk with the appropriate 

resources and staff. Nursing is not done in 

isolation. It is done as a member of a care team. 

A nurse must be able to effectively convey the 

patient needs to other nurses through means of 

a morning report, to aides, who will be assisting 

in the implementation of daily requirements, 

and to the Director of Nursing, who is in charge 

of the facility and nursing staff. One must be 

able to express clearly, in words, what is being 

done and for what purpose. This information 

is also given to the occupational, speech, and 

physical therapists, who will also be sharing 

in the duties put forth in the care plan. The 

nurse must be able to talk with and listen to 

all of these people, as they must constantly 

work together, and stay abreast of the changes 

in condition, whether improvement or decline, 

so that priorities can be reevaluated and goals 

changed for the benefit of the patient. This is the 

second piece of the puzzle. 

The communication does not stop with 

the staff. Communicating with the patient is 

essential. The nurse gathers information, from 

diet and exercise to pain and comfort. All of 

the data provided to the nurse upon admission 

is vital and, combined with observation, is used 

to assess the patient, but the communication 

does not stop there. It is an ongoing process, 

and reassessed daily. Upon discharge, the 

communication becomes focused on the orders 

for the patient’s recovery in another location, 

be it at home or another facility. The nurse then 

becomes a teacher. She must demonstrate and 

then check the comprehension of the patient on 

equipment usage and orders from the doctor. 

She may go over bathing instructions, wound 

care, medication lists, changes in diet, side 

effects of medications, and even instructions 

about when to call the doctor after a surgery or 

procedure. She answers questions and clarifies 

misunderstandings. She is essential for a 

discharge to go smoothly. This is just one of her 

many tasks. The final pieces of the puzzle are 

provided. 

As one can see, the nurse is in a unique 

position. She is a communicator, facilitator, 

organizer, implementer, and teacher. She is the 

first, middle, and last pieces of the healthcare 

puzzle. Without the nurse, the other pieces 

do not fit together, but with the nurse’s skill 

and training the job is done effectively and 

completely, and the total health care puzzle is 

finished. 

Health Information Technology 

Two Year Online Program 

Fully accredited by AHIMA 

Contact: rryan@neosho.edu 

785-248-2830 

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Melody Vathauer PN Student at Hutchinson 

Community College; JoAnn Klaassen RN, MN, 

JD, Board President; Sandy Pangburn MSN, 

RN, Administrator/Coordinator at Hutchinson 

Community College 

Melody Vathaur 

When I tell people I am going to school to be a 

nurse, their typical first comment is similar to this. 

“So, you’re going to empty bed pans for the rest of 

your life.” Those individuals couldn’t be more wrong 

and uninformed. There are so very many aspects of 

this field that make what nurses do unique. Nursing 

is both an art and a science. Tied to that is the ability 

to think critically. Critical thinking is a large part of 

our job with each day being different, certain protocols 

being changed due to evidence based practice, and 

the fact that we never stop learning. It takes a broad 

set of skills: art, science, and critical thinking; to 

successfully practice as a nurse and that is what 

makes what we do so unique. 

Nursing is science, how we put that science into 

practice is an art. Science and research show us what 

effectively treats disorders and diseases. How a nurse 

chooses to deliver care, medications, and therapeutic 

measures is what makes nursing an art. The science 

is what we are taught. We are taught how to care 

for patient beyond science, but it takes a special 

set of skills to do that. We are loving, caring, and 

compassionate; those attributes can’t always be taught. 

Those attributes are part of what makes us unique. 

We must have strong backs, hearts, and minds. We 

comfort those in time of need and are looked upon as 

healers. We are our patients strength when they are 

weak, their advocate when nobody else is there, we 

are their voice when they can’t speak. Our patients 

rely on us to heal, protect, and comfort them. Along 

with having all those attributes, we have to be critical 

thinkers. 

As nurses, we are faced with new challenges each 

day. This is why critical thinking is essential. We don’t 

continuously see the same diseases and disorders 

day after day. We have to be on our toes for what is 

going to come at us next. We not only have to look at 

the disease for what it is, the signs and symptoms, 

etiology, treatment, prognosis, but the patient. The 

patient will tell us more than what a textbook says. 

Not every disease process or disorder is “textbook 

perfect.” We have to apply all of the knowledge we 

were taught in school, all that we’ve learned in our 

clinical experiences, and what the patient tells us. 

We constantly have to dig deeper to find what is best 

Village Shalom, 

an Overland Park continuing-care 

retirement community, has immediate 

RN and LPN openings 

for full-time, part-time and PRN positions. 

To learn more and apply, please visit 

www.VillageShalom.org/Careers. 

for a particular patient. Not every individual is the 

same, nor are two people struggling with the same 

disease or disorder. We must look at all diagnostic 

test, medications, what the textbook and patient 

tell us, and come up with a conclusion based on all 

the information. To help keep our critical thinking 

skills their best we must be continually learning new 

information. 

Another aspect that makes nursing unique is 

we are forever learning. Each day our knowledge of 

our practice broadens. We are always able to learn 

something from each patient we care for. I know 

personally, I strive to learn all that I can. Being a 

nurse will always give me that opportunity. 

As you can see there are many different aspects 

that make nursing a unique contribution to the 

medical field. We deliver care based on science, but 

more importantly as an art. We are critical thinkers, 

kept constantly on our toes, and making importance 

decisions each day. We must look at all different 

aspects to determine the best care of each patient 

and how to deliver that care. With that, we are 

continuously learning. We can improve from what we 

learned from past mistakes. It takes a skillful, artistic, 

critical thinker; who is knowledgeable in science, to 

make nursing a unique contribution to the medical 

field. 

April 7-8, 2016 

Pre-Conference Sessions 

April 6, 2016 

Sheraton Overland Park Hotel, Overland Park, KS 

This Symposium is designed to provide women’s health care 

providers with the latest clinically relevant information, enabling 

them to improve the quality of care for women. Register today 

to join the 250 advanced practice nurses, nurse midwives, 

physicians, physician assistants, nurses and health educators 

from throughout the Midwest who attend this program. 

To learn more or register visit: 

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The Forum at Overland Park, a premiere nursing facility 

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KSBN COMMITTEE REPORTS 

September 2015 CNE Committee 

The September 2015 CNE Committee was called to order September 15, 

2015 at 8:37 a.m. in room 560 of the Landon State Office Building in Topeka by 

J. Hiner, Chair. No Revisions were made to the agenda. The minutes from the 

June 2015 meeting were approved with corrections. 

M. Kidwell reported that out of the total number of IOAs submitted in 

July & August, 13% were denied. The most common reasons for denial were 

learning objectives and agendas not being submitted. The Summary of all 

denied IOA’s was reviewed without further discussion. 

K.A.R. 60-9-105 – Language revisions reviewed no further discussion. It 

was moved to approve K.A.R. 60-9-105 as revised. 

K.A.R. 60-9-106 – Language revisions were reviewed no further discussion. 

It was moved to approve K.A.R. 60-9-106 as revised. 

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The following long term provider applications were approved pending 

submission of missing documents: 

Ellsworth County Medical Center 

Kansas Association of Nurse Anesthetist 

KDHE Bureau of Community Health Systems 

The following long term provider applications were approved as submitted: 

Wesley Medical Center Perinatal Outreach Program 

Olathe District Schools 

Manhattan Area Technical College 

Ransom Memorial Hospital 

CNE Providers not submitting annual reports – M. Kidwell was directed to 

send certified letters to the provider coordinators and facility administrators of: 

Compassionate Care Hospice, Hagan and Associates, and The Lemons Center 

for Behavioral Pain Management advising that their LT CNE Providerships are 

being relinquished for failure to follow regulatory requirements. 

Refresher Course for CNE contact hours – Discussed with the decision being 

to approve the current JCCC students continuing nursing education hours. 

However, if/when the revised regulations are approved JCCC will be notified 

and only those required to complete the refresher course will be granted 

continuing nursing education hours. 

CNE Credit for credentialing courses – The request for continuing education 

on a credentialing course was denied. 

Electronic Signatures for CNE - M. Kidwell to draft revisions to K.A.R. 60-9- 

107 where signatures are addressed for clarification on signature requirements. 

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September 2015 Education Committee 

The Education Committee met September 15, 2015 and was called to order 

by Patsy Zeller, MSN APRN, NP-C, V-Chair at 8:30 a.m. in Room 509 of the 

Landon State Office Building. The minutes from June 15, 2015 were approved. 

Patsy Zeller presented Anita Mills, MSN, RN with a certificate of appreciate 

for her time served on the Education Committee. Patsy also announced Mary 

Struble, LPN appointment to the Board. Carol Moreland, MSN, RN presented 

her Education Specialist report. 

The site visit report from Brown Mackie College - Salina’s PN Program 

was reviewed. It was moved to accept the site visit report for Brown Mackie 

College - Salina’s PN program with recommendations and to reapprove the 

program for five years. 

The site visit report from Brown Mackie College - Salina’s ADN Program 

was reviewed. It was moved to accept the site visit report for Brown Mackie 

College - Salina’s ADN program with recommendations and to reapprove the 

program for five years 

The site visit report from Wright Career College - Wichita’s ADN Program 

was reviewed. It was moved to accept the site visit report for Wright Career 

College - Wichita’s ADN Program with recommendations and to reapprove 

the program for a period of five years. 

The following schools presented major curriculum changes: 

• Washburn University BSN Program 

• Donnelly College PN Program 

• Colby Community College ADN and PN Programs 

• Neosho County Community College PN Program 

• Manhattan Area Technical College ADN Program 

• Hutchinson County Community College ADN Program 

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The Nursing Programs’ annual report data was reviewed. It was moved to 

reapprove the PN, ADN and BSN program on full approval status through 

December 2016. It was moved to reapprove the conditional approval status 

of Pratt Community College ADN program and Kansas Wesleyan University 

BSN program through December 2016. 

Rasmussen College requested the approval of an accelerated BSN Program 

at the Topeka and Overland Park campuses. It was moved to approve 

Rasmussen College to offer an accelerated BSN program at the Topeka and 

Overland Park campuses with a site visit to occur before approval is given to 

admit students. 

Ten petitions for permission to test/retest were reviewed and action taken. 

The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 am. 

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September 2015 APRN Committee 

The APRN Committee met September 15, 

2015 and was called to order by Carol Bragdon, 

PhD, APRN, Chair at 1:30 pm in Room 509 of the 

Landon State Office Building. Bryce Benedict was 

introduced as the new Assistant Attorney General. 

Carol Bragdon presented Donna Nyght, CRNA, 

CNP and Ronda Eagleson, MN, RN, FNP, BC with 

certificates of appreciation for their time served on 

the APRN Committee. The minutes from June 16, 

2015 were approved. 

Cathy Gordon discussed that House Bill 2280 is 

still moving forward. 

It was moved to approve the following out of 

state schools and their courses: 

• Drexal University – RNA 

• Kaplan University – FNP 

• Malone University – Adult CNS 

• Northeastern University – RNA 

• Rosalind Franklin University – RN 

• Texas Woman’s University – Adult Health NP 

• University of Akron – RNA 

• University of Milwaukee – Family NP 

• University of Nebraska Medical Center – 

Psychiatric Mental Health NP 

• University of Texas at Austin – Psychiatric 

Mental Health NP 

• University of Texas Health Science Center – 

San Antonio - FNP 

Miriah Kidwell from the CNE Committee 

discussed APRN’s concern that there is not a 

clear definition of what type of continuing nursing 

education qualifies for APRNs. The direction of 

the APRN Committee is to have instructions in 

the KSBN newsletter and to update the IOA’s with 

more defined instructions for APRN’s. Miriah 

will bring this back to the APRN Committee in 

December. 

The meeting was adjourned at 1:50 pm. 

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September Finance 

Committee 

The September Finance Committee was 

called to order September 16, 2015 at 8:30 

A.M. in room 560 of the Landon State Office 

Building in Topeka by Garet King, Vice-Chair. 

The minutes of the June 17, 2015 Finance 

Committee were approved as written. 

M. Blubaugh reported that the FY 2015 

budget was under budget by $6,208 and the 

agency was able to purchase all the items that 

were approved by the finance committee at 

the March committee meeting. It was reported 

that the agency had just submitted the FY16 

and FY17 budget and that it will be reviewed 

by the department of the budget and then the 

agency will receive their recommendations. 

There were several items raised in the budget 

indices, so a supplement was requested to 

cover those higher expenses. The agency fee 

fund was swept $250,000 and the revenue 

was placed in the state general fund. Renewal 

fees were lowered in FY15 from $60 to $55 

reducing our revenue by about $150,000 a 

year, so we may need to raise the renewal 

fees back up FY17 due to the higher costs of 

several items charged to the agency. We will 

bring more information back in December for 

review. 

A motion was passed to accept K.S.A. 74- 

1109 and 65-1118A with no recommended 

changes. 

The meeting adjourned at 8:46 A.M. 

We welcome applications for all 

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Med/Surg • Med/Surg ICU • CVICU • Surgery 

Our nurses enjoy competitive benefits & pay, 

terrific sign-on bonuses, continuing education, 

a friendly work environment and more! 

Learn more and apply online at 

www.hillcrest.jobs or call 918.579.7645.


How to Contact Us 

785-296-4929 

ADMINISTRATION 785-296-5752 

Mary Blubaugh, MSN, RN 

Executive Administrator 

Inge Reed 

Administrative Specialist 

Karen Smith 

Senior Administrative Assistant 

Adrian Guerrero 

Director of Operations 

EDUCATION 785-296-3782 

Carol Moreland, MSN, RN 

Education Specialist 

Basic Education 

Miriah Kidwell 

Education Specialist 

Jill Simons 


Continuing Education 

LEGAL DIVISION 

Discipline 

Vacant 

mary.blubaugh@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-5752 

inge.reed@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-5752 

karen.smith@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-3375 

adrian.guerrero@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-5935 

carol.moreland@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-5036 

miriah.kidwell@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325 

jill.simons@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-3782 

785-296-4325 

Judith Hiner, RN, BSN 

07-01-09 – 06-30-17 

Rebecca Nioce 

Public Member 

03-21-11 – 06-30-18 

Jeanne Catanzaro, MSN, RN 

07-10-12 – 06-30-16 

JoAnn Klaassen, RN, MN, JD 

07-10-12 – 06-30-16 

Garet King 

Public Member 

10-15-12 – 06-30-16 

Carol Bragdon, PhD, APRN 

9-25-13 – 06-30-17 

Leanna Beeson, LPN 

03-03-14 – 6-30-17 

Board Members 

E-Mail Addresses 

judith.hiner@ksbn.state.ks.us 

rebecca.nioce@ksbn.state.ks.us 

jeanne.catanzaro@ksbn.state.ks.us 

joann.klaassen@ksbn.state.ks.us 

garet.king@ksbn.state.ks.us 

carol.bragdon@ksbn.state.ks.us 

leanna.beeson@ksbn.state.ks.us 

Patricia Zeller, MSN, APRN, NP-C patricia.zeller@ksbn.state.ks.us 

07-18-2014 – 06-30-18 

Mary Struble, LPN 

07-01-15 – 06-30-2019 

Sherri Brown, BSN, RN 

07-27-15 – 06-30-2019 

mary.struble@ksbn.state.ks.us 

sherri.brown@ksbn.state.ks.us 

Bryce Benedict 

Assistant Attorney General 

Tricia Waters 


bryce.benedict@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325 

tricia.waters@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325 

Jennifer Szambecki, Public Member 

07-27-15 – 06-30-2019 

jennifer.szambecki@ksbn.state.ks.us 

Barbara Bigger 

Administrative Assistant 

barbara.bigger@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325 

INVESTIGATION 785-296-8401 

Diane Glynn, JD, RN 

Practice Specialist 

Patricia Byers 

Administrative Specialist 

Betty Stewart, RN 

RN Investigator III 

Kathleen Chalkley, LPN 

Special Investigator II 

Cheryl Strouth, RN 


Roxanna Uhlig, RN 


Lauren Wolf, RN 


Debra Quintanilla, RN 


Mickie Walker 


diane.glynn@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-8401 

patricia.byers@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-8401 

betty.stewart@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325 

kathleen.chalkley@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325 

cheryl.strouth@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325 

roxanna.uhlig@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325 

lauren.wolf@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325 

debra.quintanilla@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325 

mickie.walker@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-4325 

LICENSING 

Sheila Rice 

Licensing Supervisor 

Judy Nichols 

Reinstatement 

sheila.rice@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-6573 

judy.nichols@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-2926 

Vacant 

Vacant 

Karen McGill 

Renewal & State Verifications 

karen.mcgill@ksbn.state.ks.us 785-296-2453 

Want to see our website? Point your Internet browser at http://www.ksbn.org. 

Need to fax us? KSBN fax number is 785-296-3929.All federal mail should be addressed to: 

Kansas State Board of Nursing (intended recipient) 

900 SW Jackson, Suite 1051, Topeka, KS 66612-1230


ATTENTION KANSAS NURSES 

College Course are not approved Continuing Nursing Education 

Hours for License Renewal Unless Approved by IOA 

Prior to Renewal of License 

College course are not approved for CNE contact hours without 

submission of an Individual Offering Approval (IOA) form, prior to 

renewal or reinstatement of license. Even with the submission of 

an IOA not all college courses are eligible for CNE contact hours. 

College courses acceptable for CNE with an IOA may include any of 

the following: any college courses in science, psychology, sociology, or 

statistics that are prerequisites for a nursing degree. Contact hours 

shall not be recognized by the board for any of the following: an 

incomplete or failed college course or any college course in literature 

and composition, public speaking, basic math, algebra, humanities, 

or other general education requirements unless the course meets 

the definition of CNE. Please note if you have successfully completed 

a college course within your renewal period and the course meets the 

definition of CNE, you must submit the course for official approval by 

IOA to the Board PRIOR to renewal of your nursing license. 

The Individual Offering Approval Application (IOA) can be found on 

www.ksbn.org or go to: http://www.ksbn.org/cne/ioa.pdf 

Definition of CNE: K.S.A 65-1117 (a) Continuing nursing education 

means learning experiences intended to build upon the educational and 

experiential bases of the registered professional and licensed practical 

nurse for the enhancement of practice, education, administration, 

research or theory development to the end of improving the health of 

the public. 

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You may submit your application, resume, education, certifications (if any), and references by 

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CNE Guidelines for 

Advanced Practice Nurses 

60-11-113(b) reads “License renewal. On and after January 1, 2013, 

each individual renewing a license shall have completed the required 30 

contact hours of approved continuing nursing education (CNE) related to 

the advanced practice role during the most recent prior license period. 

Proof of completion of 30 contact hours of approved CNE in the advanced 

practice nurse role may be requested by the board.” 

Guidelines for advanced practice nurses seeking continuing nursing 

education offerings: 

Compare the course learning objectives/outcomes for any course you 

are considering with the definition of Continuing Nursing Education: 

Continuing nursing education means a learning experience intended 

to build upon the educational and experiential bases of the advanced 

practice nurse for the enhancement of practice, education, administration, 

research or theory development to the end of improving the health of the 

public. 

• Is the course designed to provide new knowledge or enhance current 

knowledge and/or skills in your advanced practice role, to assist you 

in improving the health of the public? 

• Is the course designed to provide you with the skills and/or 

knowledge to provide innovative changes supported by research and 

theory within your advanced practice role, to assist you in improving 

the health of the public? 

• Is the course designed to provide you with new and developing 

standards of practice within your advanced practice role, to assist 

you in improving the health of the public? 

• Is the course designed to assist you within your role by advancing 

your clinical decision making skills, to assist you in improving the 

health of the public? 

If the course learning objectives meet the above criteria, then the offering 

is appropriate for advance practice continuing nursing education. 

Guidelines for approved CNE offerings: 

65-1119(5) “The board shall accept offerings as continuing nursing 

education presented by: Colleges that are approved by a state or national 

department of education and providers approved by other state boards 

of nursing, the national league for nursing, the national federation of 

licensed practical nurses, the American nurse credentialing center, or 

other such national organizations as listed in the rules and regulations 

adopted by the board.” 

PLEASE NOTE: 

• All college courses must be submitted and approved by the Individual 

Offering Approval (IOA) process, prior to renewal of license. 

• CME’s are continuing medical education (not continuing nursing 

education) and must be submitted and approved by the Individual 

Offering Approval (IOA) process, prior to renewal of license. 

• If the CNE certificate of completion does not clearly indicate being 

approved for advanced practice nurses, you must submit the course 

learning objectives with the certificate for proof of advance practice 

continuing nursing education, if audited or reinstating your license.


What is KNAP? 

KNAP is a professional assistance program 

designed to assist all nurses and mental health 

technicians who have a problem or illness that 

has or could impair their ability to practice safely. 

The Goal of KNAP 

Mental and physical illness, including alcohol 

and other drug addiction, can potentially impair 

practice and health. We estimate that at any 

given time, approximately 10% of the population 

is affected. This same percentage is thought to 

be true of healthcare professionals. 

Alcohol and other drug addiction, as well as 

mental and physical illnesses, are treatable. 

KNAP works with the program participants to 

obtain an evaluation, treatment (if indicated), 

and monitoring throughout the recovery process. 

Referrals 

Self-referrals to the program are encouraged, 

but referrals may be made by a family member, 

a friend, employer or anyone concerned about the 

nurse/LMHT. 

Anonymous referrals are not accepted. A person 

may call for information or advice without giving 

their name, however. Referrals may be made by 

calling 913-236-7575. 

KNAP Providers 

• Confidential services to Kansas RNs, 

LPNs, and LMHTs experiencing problems 

and illnesses which could lead to impaired 

practice. 

• Interventions, assessments, referrals for 

evaluation and treatment (if indicated.) 

• On-going monitoring through random urine 

drug screens, contact with employers and 

monthly groups. 

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increased patient reports of ineffective pain 

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corrections of records, unusual amounts 

of narcotics wasted, significant variations 

in the quantity of narcotics ordered for 

technician's unit or shift. 

• Fluctuations in the quality of work 

performance. 

• Irresponsible behavior from someone 

previously conscientious and responsible. 

• Requests to work shifts that are the least 

supervised. 

• Inordinate interest in patients' pain control 

medications. 

Behavior 

• Increasing isolation from colleagues, friends 

and family and avoiding social activities. 

• Complaints from others about work 

performance or alcohol or drug use. 

• Mood swings, irritability or depression, or 

suicide threats or attempts, perhaps caused 

by accidental overdose. 

Physical Symptoms 

• Obvious intoxication such as swaying, 

staggering or slurred speech. 

• Odor of alcohol on breath or the excessive 

use of breath-fresheners or perfume to 

disguise the odor of alcohol. 

KNAP is supported by funds from the Board of 

Nursing and, in small part, by fees charged to the 

participants. 

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ADDRESS CHANGE 

You can use your user ID and password to change your 

address on-line OR send us the change of address in 

writing. Please submit within 30 days of address change. 

You may mail your address change to Kansas State 

Board of Nursing; 900 SW Jackson St, Ste 1051; Topeka, 

KS 66612-1230. The Address Change form is available at 

www.ksbn.org/forms. 

If you do not have access to a computer please include the 

following information in your written request: 

First and Last Name 

(please print complete names) 

_______________________________________________________ 

Nursing License Renewal Schedule 

If your license expires on: 

(Please refer to the Check 

Status of Expiration to verify 

your expiration date.) 

You should receive your 

yellow renewal notice 

postcard by: 

Your properly completed 

renewal application should 

be in the Board office by: 

February 29, 2016 December 15, 2015 January 15, 2016 

March 31, 2016 January 15, 2016 February 15, 2016 

April 30, 2016 February 15, 2016 March 15, 2016 

May 31, 2016 March 15, 2016 April 15, 2016 

June 30, 2016 April 15, 2016 May 15, 2016 

July 31, 2016 May 15, 2016 June 15, 2016 

Kansas Nursing License Number(s) 

_______________________________________________________ 

Social Security Number ________________________________ 

Old Address and New Address 

(complete Street Address with Apt #, City, State, and Zip) 

_______________________________________________________ 

_______________________________________________________ 

_______________________________________________________ 

_______________________________________________________ 

Home phone number and Work Phone number 

_______________________________________________________ 

Date the New Address is in Effect 

_______________________________________________________ 

Sign and date your request 

_______________________________________________________ 

We are unable to accept your request to change your 

address from information delivered over the phone or via 

an email. All requests must be received in writing and 

include a signature. 

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WALL CERTIFICATES 

Wall Certificates suitable for framing are 

available through the Kansas State Board 

of Nursing. Certificates are available to 

those RNs/LPNs/LMHTs/NPs/CNSs/NMWs/ 

RNAs who hold a permanent Kansas license. 

To obtain a certificate, please complete the 

following form. 

Name:______________________________________ 

Address:____________________________________ 

City:________________________________________ 

State:__________ Zip Code:____________________ 

Certificate of Qualification (License) 

Number:____________________________________ 

Original Date of Issue:_______________________ 

Each certificate is $10.00. 

Please submit order form to: 

Kansas State Board of Nursing 

Landon State Office Building 

900 SW Jackson, Suite 1051 

Topeka, KS 66612-1230 

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1201 NW Tullison Rd, Kansas City, MO 64116 

www.mccriteretirement.com 

Unlicensed Practice 

The following individuals were fined for 

unlicensed practice for practicing for six (6) calendar 

months or more in Kansas without a license, or had 

a second or subsequent unlicensed practice. 

Bethanie Boley 

#13-94250-111 

Arma, KS 66712 

22 months/$1000.00 

Teresa Edwards 

#24-45195-011 

Lyons, KS 67554 

8 months/$400.00 

Antania Settle 

#24-45155-051 

Raymore, MO 64083 

6 months/$300.00 

Norma Buchwach 

#14-94632-051 

Leawood, KS 66211 

6 months/$300.00 

Kristi Dryden 

#23-43867-041 

Ottawa, KS 66067 

6 months/$300.00 

Josephine Orr 

#13-75369-052 

Shawnee, KS 66203 

20 months/$1000.00 

False/Inaccurate 

Information 

The following individuals were fined for 

providing false/inaccurate information in the 

KSBN renewal licensing process a second or 

subsequent time and were fined $200.00 

Aaron Hernandez 

#13-101469-051 

Kansas City, MO 64114 

Renee Evans 

#24-42426-091 

Kansas City, MO 

66106 

Lawton Hicks 

#13-76263-121 

Baldwin City, KS 

66006 

Kera Snyder 

#13-112618-101 

Olathe, KS 66062 

Janice Hoshaw 

#23-40000-111 

El Dorado, KS 67042 

Dorian O’Connor 

#23-39985-101 

Leavenworth, KS 

66048 

Ginger Barnes 

#23-29494-091 

Wichita, KS 

Shannon Costanza 

#24-38102-111 

Overland Park, KS 

66221 

LuQueeda Franklin 

#23-30323-111 


William Newton Hospital 

Nursing Services 

FULL & PART TIME POSITIONS INCLUDED: 

+ Emergency Room RN’s 

+ Surgery RN’s 

+Med Surg RN 

Required RN License & CPR Certification 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECK & 

DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED 

ANNUAL FLU VACCINATION IS REQUIRED OF ALL 

WNH STAFF & WNH IS PROUD TO BE A TOBACCO 

FREE CAMPUS 

Interested? Give us a call: 

Tina Wheeler, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer 

620-222-6255 | APPLY ONLINE: www.wnmh.org


DISCIPLINE CASES 

Drug & Alcohol Violation 

Jennifer Davis 

Ozawkie, KS 66070 

License #23-30948-092 

Case #15-439-9 & 10-367-5 

License Denied 11/12/2015 

Wanda Ragsdale-Bland 

Grandview, MO 64030 

License #24-27008-022 

Case #14-2128-0 & 12-1866-0 

License Suspended w/ Stay 

10/13/2015 

Jordan Stephens 

Glencoe, AL 35905 

Applicant 

Case #15-292-0 

Application Denied 12/30/2015 

Fraud or Deceit Violation 

Kathleen Anderson 

Belton, MO 64012 

License #14-62842-032 

Case #14-1926-0 

License Revoked 10/13/2015 

Michelle Lang 

Kansas City, KS 66106 

License #13-112409-102 

Case #13-1150-7 

License Suspended w/ Stay 

11/16/2015 

Erica Sanderson 

Hazelwood, MO 63042 

License #13-97059-122 

Case #15-751-5 


Holly Sullivan 

Norwich, KS 67118 

License #13-99889-122 

Case #14-234-5 

License Suspended 11/4/2015 

Julie VanZant 

Republic, MO 65738 

Applicant 

Case #15-1642-0 

Application Denied 12/22/2015 

Nakisha Webster 


License #23-29710-101 

Case #08-1046-5 

Reinstatement Denied 11/19/2015 

Mental Incompetence 

Violation 

Karen Conklin 

Chanute, KS 66720 

License #14-114206-092 

Case #14-602-6 


Unprofessional Conduct 

Violation 

Laura Baker 


Applicant 

Case #15-532-0 

Endorsement Denied 10/12/2015 

Kristen Berry 

Burlington, KS 66839 

License #23-45684-011 

Case #15-002-6 


Sarah Blevins 


License #13-96217-102 

Case #12-1574-0 


Aaryn Brown 

Alexander, AR 72002 

Applicant 

Case #15-1433-0 


Ann Cop 

Oskaloosa, KS 66066 

License #13-87866-102 

Case #14-2259-9 


Sheryl Garcia 

Basehor, KS 66007 

License #13-87672-012 

Case #14-389-0 & 10-726-7 


Amber Munkirs 


License #23-44760-011 

Case #15-109-5 


Nichole Roberdes 

Raytown, MO 64138 

License #13-108595-102 

Case #14-1580-0 


Veronica Sanford 

Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 

License #24-43393-111 

Case #13-301-0 


Meagan Seale 

Austin, TX 78759 

License #24-45948-121 

Case #14-1346-0 


Amy Sisk 


License #13-118864-061 

Case #15-912-5 

Public Censure 12/01/2015 

Heather Stagner 

Canton, KS 67428 

License #23-43081-082 

Case #14-1216-3 


Nancy Thummel 

Atchison, KS 66002 

License #13-83524-041 

Case #13-524-9 

License Suspended 11/05/2015 

Scott Vermillion 

Overland Park, KS 66223 

License #13-124927-122 

Case #14-2263-7 


Tracey Vollmer 

Atchison, KS 66002 

License #23-32108-081 

Case #14-1469-9 & 09-278-7 

Reinstatement Denied 11/19/2015 

Mary Wassenberg 

Topeka, KS 66608 

License #24-26815-121 

Case #12-1960-9 


Michael Weston Clark 


Applicant 

Case #15-897-0 


Ronald Whetstone 

Topeka, KS 66603 

License #23-31096-102 

Case #12-1615-8 


The Nurse Advocacy and Diversity 

Council has formed a committee 

to provide flexible schedule 

options for nurses including: 

Weekend option – make a 6 

month commitment to work 

weekends & receive $10 addition 

to your base rate 

Monday – Friday work week 

option – offered exclusively 

at St. Catherine 

Job-Sharing – offers the ability 

to share a position to fill shifts 

and still receive benefits 

Self-scheduling 

Staggered start times 

8-10-12 hour shifts – whatever 

works for you 

works for us! 

Centura Health offers associates a competitive 

compensation and benefits package. We do this by 

assessing and conducting market competitive 

pricing of our positions and pay practices so we can 

attract and retain talented, dedicated and 

compassionate people who will support and deliver 

quality services true to our Mission and Values. 

ü 401K Match 

ü PTO 

ü Life 

ü Dental 

ü Medical 

ü Short Term & Long Term Disability 

ü Vision 

ü Referral Bonus 

ü Continuing education & Tuition assistance 

ü Student Loan Repayment up to $250 a month 

ü Lots of opportunities for staff to be 

involved in committees! 

All new equipment at 

St. Catherine 

Garden City, Kansas 

4D Ultrasound available 

Digital Mammo - Radiology and 

Women’s Clinic 

New Ultrasounds in Radiology 

New Flouroscopy Room - just 

added 

Fast Track in ED 

2 HBO Chambers at the Wound 

Care Center 

State-of-the-Art Cancer Center 

with True Beam technology! 

All new Cath Lab 

For more information, contact: 

Jill Mader, RN, Talent Acquisition Specialist 

• 620-290-4003 • jillmader@centura.org 

Chelsea Gerber, Physician Talent Acquisition Specialist 

• 620-272-2538 • chelseagerber@centura.org


CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION OFFERINGS 

REGION 3 

April 9, 2016, 9:00 am-5:00 p.m., Salina, KS 

Addressing and Treating the Effects of 

Local, National & International Terrorism on 

Medical & Mental Health Professionals. Spon: 

Cloud County Community College, 2221 Campus 

Drive, P.O. Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. 

Contact: JoDee Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of Allied 

Health, 785-243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or 

ext. 375. Fac: Beth Whisler, MA. Aud: RN/LPN. This 

workshop will explore how international, national 

and local terrorism events can affect individuals of 

all ages. Attendees will learn proactive measures 

which can promote physical and psychological wellbeing 

both for the patients and the health care 

professional. You will be given some tools to assist 

you in this ongoing problem. Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: 

April 6, 2016. Contact Hours: 8. 

April 14, 2016, 9:00 am-5:00 p.m., Salina, KS 

Two Cancer Survivors; Their Experience 

with a Cancer Diagnosis & New Treatment 

Modalities in 2016! Spon: Cloud County 

Community College, 2221 Campus Drive, P.O. Box 

1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: JoDee 

Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of Allied Health, 785- 

243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext. 375. 

Fac: Melanie Leepers, RN, MBA, Amanda Strait, 

MBA, Gordon Dowell, BS. Aud: RN/LPN. Two 

cancer survivors will discuss their diagnosis, 

treatment, and their busy lives today. New 

treatment modalities, clinical trials, and other 

forms of cancer treatments that are available today 

will be discussed. There will be a panel discussion 

in the afternoon exploring all aspects of a cancer 

diagnosis. The many different treatment modalities 

will be discussed utilizing the expertise of oncology 

and radiation therapy nurses, a social worker, and 

the two cancer survivors. Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: April 

11, 2016. Contact Hours: 8. 

April 21, 2016, 9:00 am-5:00 p.m., Belleville, KS 

Trauma Nursing in the 21st Century. Spon: 




Health, 785-243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 

or ext. 375. Fac: Darlene Whitlock, RN, APRN, 

ACNP, MSN. Aud: RN/LPN. Care of the critically 

injured patient is constantly changing as evidence 

based practice regarding treatment is evolving. 

This course will cover not only initial evaluation of 

the trauma patient but also new treatment methods 

and interventions. Related topics of traumatic brain 

injuries, special populations and ethical dilemmas in 

assaultive events will also be discussed. Fee: $89.50. 

Reg. by: April 18, 2016. Contact Hours: 8. 

May 2, 2016, 9:00 am-5:00 p.m., Salina, KS 

Communicating/Dealing with People 

and Technology in the Rapidly Changing 

Workplace. Spon: Cloud County Community 

College, 2221 Campus Drive, P.O. Box 1002, 

Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: JoDee Aldridge 

Ball, Coordinator of Allied Health, 785-243-1435 

or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext. 375. Fac: John 

Mulvaney, MA. Aud: RN/LPN. This workshop 

is designed for anyone working in healthcare to 

better understand the process of quality workplace 

communication for the ultimate benefit of the 

patient, resident, client and customer. Strategies 

for communicating effectively with individuals 

who are unwilling to work toward team goals will 

be discussed. Successful strategies to manage jobrelated 

stressors from trying to use the rapidly 

changing technology which drain people of job 

productivity will be identified. Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: 

April 29, 2016. Contact Hours: 8. 

May 10, 2016, 9:00 am-5:00 p.m., Belleville, KS 

Hospice Care: A special kind of hope! Spon: 




Health, 785-243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 

or ext. 375. Fac: Amy Burr, RN, BSN Director 

Meadowlark Hospice. Aud: RN/LPN. Hospice care is 

more than caring for a patient in their last moments 

of life. Hospice is a service that provides care for 

the patient and their loved ones as they make this 

transition. Hospice can help ease the burden on 

families in their final days, but when initiated 

early enough hospice can also help the patient and 

family prepare for the road ahead. Hospice is about 

living and making moments last when faced with 

a terminal illness. This workshop will answer your 

questions about hospice care and how to access 

hospice. Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: May 6, 2016. Contact 

Hours: 8. 

May 19, 2016, 9:00 am-5:00 p.m., Salina, KS 

Recognizing and Understanding Hemorrhagic 

Stroke. Spon: Cloud County Community College, 

2221 Campus Drive, P.O. Box 1002, Concordia, 

KS 66901-1002. Contact: JoDee Aldridge Ball, 

Coordinator of Allied Health, 785-243-1435 or 

1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext. 375. Fac: Wendy 

Dusenbury, DNP, APRN-BC, ANVP-BC, Rhonda 

Young, MSN, APRN-C, ANVP-BC. Aud: RN/LPN. 

Understanding Hemorrhagic Stroke is the second 

in a series of offerings designed to enhance the 

knowledge base of the Health Care Professional 

in areas specific to neuroscience nursing. 

Hemorrhagic stroke carries a high risk of death 

and disability. Prompt evaluation and evidenced 

based management of the patient with hemorrhagic 

stroke can impact survival and quality of life. There 

will be a comprehensive discussion of intracerebral 

hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage and 

University of K ansas 

Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice 

Entry Level Clinical Doctorate Program 

For nurses looking for an advanced career in the exciting 

environment of anesthesia care 

A challenging discipline requiring the ability to work 

independently 

Beyond increased salary: KU graduates enjoy a high rate of 

job satisfaction in a field in high demand across the state 

See program details at: na.kumc.edu 

Accredited by Council on Accreditation and Kansas State Board of Nursing. 

KU is an AA/EO/Title IX Institution. Paid for by KU. 

intraventricular hemorrhage. A detailed discussion 

on pharmacological management will be presented. 

An interactive case study format will be utilized to 

summarize the key components of this class. Fee: 

$89.50. Reg. by: May 16, 2016. Contact Hours: 8. 

REGION 8 

April 9 & 10, 2016, 9:00 am-7:00 p.m. both days, 

Baldwin City, KS 

Healing Touch Level One. Spon: The Light 

Center, 1542 Woodson Road, Baldwin City, KS 

66066. Contact: Robin Goff, 785-255-4583. Fac: 

Robin Goff, BSN, MAV, CHTP, CHTI. Aud: RN/ 

LPN. A comprehensive program of study in energetic 

healing which teaches a wide range of techniques 

to be applied in all nursing settings and is endorsed 

by the American Holistic Nurses Association. Fee: 

$300. Reg. by: April 6, 2016. Contact Hours: 18. 

June 28, 2016, 8:00 am-4:30 p.m., Holton, KS 

The Healing Power of Reminiscence. Spon: 

Jackson County Caring Community Council, 1110 

Columbine Dr., Holton, KS 66436. Course to be 

held at EUM Family Life Center, 227 Penn, Holton, 

KS). Contact: Esther Ideker, RN, BSN, 785-364- 

9617. Fac: Robin Edgar, BA. Aud: RN, LPN, SW, 

Chaplains. This workshop will focus on the topic 

of recalling, recording, and celebrating significant 

memories to help participants recognize and value 

the individuals and incidents that shaped their lives 

- an effective tool in coping with loss and change. 

Fee: $45.00 early bird by June 1, $55.00 after June 

1. Reg. by: June 24, 2016. Contact Hours: 7.2. 

REGION 9 

April 12, 2016, 9:00 am-5:00 p.m., Manhattan, KS 

More than just wet to dry - Wound, Ostomy, 

Foot and Nail Care 2016. Spon: Cloud County 

Community College, 2221 Campus Drive, P.O. Box 

1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: JoDee 

Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of Allied Health, 785-243- 

1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext. 375. Fac: Dawn 

Julian, DNP, APRN, CWON, CFCN, CWS. Aud: RN/ 

LPN. This class will explore the new and improved 

changes in all types of wound care treatment and 

the many types of devices used for treatment with 

demonstrations of the use of the devices. You will 

observe demonstrations and have hands on practice 

for treatment and documentation for all types of 

wounds, ostomies, and foot and nail care. Fee: $89.50. 

Reg. by: April 8, 2016. Contact Hours: 8. 

April 27, 2016, 9:00 am-5:00 p.m., Manhattan, KS 

Dying: The Last Adventure of Life. Spon: Cloud 

County Community College, 2221 Campus Drive, 

P.O. Box 1002, Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: 

JoDee Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of Allied Health, 

785-243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext. 375. 

Fac: Mary Savoie, CSJ, MSNE, Ed.D, Margaret 

Nacke, CSJ, MAN, Ed.D. Aud: RN/LPN. No matter 

what our religious or spiritual backgrounds, we 

must all face our death one day. This class will 

provide nurses and other health care professionals 

an opportunity to examine aspects of death and 

dying in order to be more effective in assisting the


CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION OFFERINGS 

dying and their families. Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: April 


April 28, 2016, 9:00 am-5:00 p.m., Clay Center, KS 

Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, An In-depth 

Review. Spon: Cloud County Community College, 

2221 Campus Drive, P.O. Box 1002, Concordia, 

KS 66901-1002. Contact: JoDee Aldridge Ball, 

Coordinator of Allied Health, 785-243-1435 or 

1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext. 375. Fac: Crystal 

Young, RN, MSN. Aud: RN/LPN. This course will 

be taught following the Association of Women’s 

Health, Obstetrical, Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) 

curriculum. The attendees will receive basic fetal 

monitoring and discuss in detail intermediate fetal 

monitoring guidelines and practicum education. Fee: 

$89.50. Reg. by: April 25, 2016. Contact Hours: 8. 

May 4, 2016, 9:00 am-5:00 p.m., Manhattan, KS 

The Art and Science of Aromatherapy! Spon: 



Contact: JoDee Aldridge Ball, Coordinator of 

Allied Health, 785-243-1435 or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 

372 or ext. 375. Fac: Jan Dyer, LPN, MS Natural 

Health. Aud: RN/LPN. This class will explain and 

introduce the use of essential oils in the treatment 

of acute and chronic illnesses. Participants will 

learn the safe application of oils and the healing 

properties of several commonly used oils. Essential 

oil constituents, the history of essential oil use, and 

the present day use in the clinical environment will 

be explored and discussed. Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: May 


May 12, 2016, 9:00 am-5:00 p.m., Abilene, KS 

Nursing Assessment: The Basis for Nursing 

Judgment. Spon: Cloud County Community 

College, 2221 Campus Drive, P.O. Box 1002, 

Concordia, KS 66901-1002. Contact: JoDee Aldridge 

Ball, Coordinator of Allied Health, 785-243-1435 

or 1-800-729-5101 ext. 372 or ext. 375. Fac: Emilie 

Hagan, ARNP-CNS, CDE, CCM Aud: RN/LPN. 

Nursing judgment is the key to the nurse’s ability 

to provide quality healthcare to his/her clients. The 

foundation of that judgment is the nurse’s ability to 

perform a thorough and timely assessment, whether 

in the community or acute care setting. This course 

is an opportunity to develop and integrate physical 

assessment skills with clinical nursing judgment. 

The focus of this class will be the assessment of 

the adult client. Fee: $89.50. Reg. by: May 12, 2016. 

Contact Hours: 8. 

June 28, 2016, 8:00 am-4:30 p.m., Holton, KS 

The Healing Power of Reminiscence. Spon: 

Jackson County Caring Community Council, 1110 

Columbine Dr., Holton, KS 66436. Course to be 

held at EUM Family Life Center, 227 Penn, Holton, 

KS). Contact: Esther Ideker, RN, BSN, 785-364- 

9617. Fac: Robin Edgar, BA. Aud: RN, LPN, SW, 

Chaplains. This workshop will focus on the topic 

of recalling, recording, and celebrating significant 

memories to help participants recognize and value 

the individuals and incidents that shaped their lives 

- an effective tool in coping with loss and change. 

Fee: $45.00 early bird by June 1, $55.00 after June 

1. Reg. by: June 24, 2016. Contact Hours: 7.2. 

STATEWIDE 

April 14-15, 2016, 8:00 am-4:30 p.m. daily, Wichita, KS 

34th Annual Gore Farha Critical Care Nursing 

Symposium. Spon: Wesley Medical Center, 550 

N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67214. Contact: Suzanne 

Blasi, RN, BSN, CCRN, 316-962-3080. Fac: 

International, national and local faculty. Aud: RN, 

LPN, EMS, RCP. Content includes: Orthopedic 

Trauma, Delerium in the ICU, Acute Respiratory 

Failure, Traumatic Brain Injury, Evidence Based 

Approach to Resuscitation, Pharmaceutical 

Diversion, Nutrition in Critical Illness, Vasoactive 

and Inotropic Medications, Acute Sepsis, and Alcohol 

in the ICU and other topics designed to develop and 

enhance care of the patient in the critical care unit. 

Fee: Call for brochure. Reg. by: Early registration 

discount ends April 4, 2016. Contact Hours: 15 for 

both days. 

HOME STUDY 

Healthy, Holistic Weight Management Strategies. 

Spon: Professional Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box 

8528, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne 

Schroeder at www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627, 

fax 866-381-0345. Fac: Sue Popkess-Vawter, PhD. Aud: 

All levels of nursing. You will learn new strategies for 

making lifestyle changes that promote healthy weight by 

developing a daily plan using the cognitive restructuring 

strategies, Eat for Hunger, Exercise for Life and Esteem 

for Self. Fee: $70.00. Contact Hours: 7.5. 

The Pathway of Grief: Terminal Diagnoses through 

Bereavement. Spon: Professional Continuing Education, 

Inc., PO Box 8528, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Contact: 

Ruthanne Schroeder at www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341- 

5627, fax 866-381-0345. Fac: Jody Gyulay, PhD, LCSW, 

RN. Aud: All levels of nursing. This course will identify the 

normal grief process from diagnosis through bereavement 

for the patient, family and care givers. You will see the 

dying process as a complex journey for both the patient 

and the family, and you will learn ways to allay their pain 

and suffering while bringing calm to the dying patient and 

family. Fee: $100.00. Contact Hours: 10.5. 

About Time: Getting the Right Things Done. Spon: 

Professional Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box 8528, 

Prairie Village, KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne Schroeder 

at www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627, fax 866-381- 

0345. Fac: Judy Zinn, ACSW. Aud: All levels of nursing. 

Time is our most precious resource, this course will provide 

strategies needed to manage your time effectively and 

wisely. Fee: $40.00. Contact Hours: 3.6. 

The Truth About Antacids. Spon: Professional 

Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box 8528, Prairie Village, 

KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne Schroeder at www. 

healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627, fax 866-381-0345. Fac: 

Lisa Everett, RPh., FACA, CCN. Aud: All levels of nursing. 

Learn the truth about one of the most common complaints, 

acid reflux or GERD, and what is the correct course of action 

to get permanent relief. Fee: $15.00. Contact Hours: 1.0. 

Assertiveness: New Perspectives. Spon: Professional 

Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box 8528, Prairie 

Village, KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne Schroeder at 

www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627, fax 866-381- 


This course will provide strategies needed to assertively 

manage challenging communication issues with patients, 

physicians and other members of the health care 

treatment team. Fee: $40.00. Contact Hours: 3.3. 

Patient Compliance: A New Look. Spon: Professional 



healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627, fax 866-381-0345. Fac: 

Judy Zinn, ACSW. Aud: All levels of nursing. This course 

will provide information needed to prevent and manage 

non-compliant patient behavior. Fee: $65.00. Contact 

Hours: 5.4. 

Conflict Management: Skills for Uncertain Times. 

Spon: Professional Continuing Education, Inc., PO Box 

8528, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Contact: Ruthanne 

Schroeder at www.healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627, fax 

866-381-0345. Fac: Judy Zinn, ACSW. Aud: All levels of 

nursing. This course will provide skills needed to manage 

conflict with patients, physicians and allied health 

professionals. Fee: $55.00. Contact Hours: 5.5. 

The Holistic Art of Self-Health. Spon: Professional 



healthcare-pce.com, 913-341-5627, fax 866-381-0345. 

Fac: Carol LaRue, OTR/L. Aud: All levels of nursing. 

This unique course will help you expand personally and 

professionally, you will increase your knowledge and 

awareness of the imbalances of illness and disease while 

learning practical applications and activities to nurture 

the seven dimensions of well being and recognize the 

connection between mind, body and spirit. This course 

available on-line or by text book. Fee: $65.00. Contact 

Hours: 6.0. 

Superachievers and Coping Strategies. Spon: 





This course will provide strategies needed to manage 

professional responsibilities without suffering the 

debilitating effects of perfectionism. Fee: $35.00. Contact 

Hours: 2.4. 

Tick-Borne Diseases in the United States. Spon: 




0345. Fac: Christine Kerns, BA, RN. The incidence of Tick- 

Borne Disease has skyrocketed, learn the reasons for this 

increase and the identifying signs and symptoms and 

treatment approaches. Fee: $25.00. Contact Hours: 2.0. 

MEDICAL SURGICAL DEPT. – INPATIENT DIRECTOR – Full Time 

Licensed registered nurse accountable for the effective organization 

and function of inpatient nursing on a 24 hour/ 7 day a week basis, 

responsible for the overall collaborating with health care personnel for 

safe and effective patient care of all age groups, promoting evidencebased 

practices, and fostering a patient-family centered environment, 

provides patient care as necessary. 

INTENSIVE CARE UNIT – MANAGER – Full Time 

Licensed registered nurse shares accountability with Inpatient Services 

Director for effective organization and function of the Intensive Care 

Unit on a 24 hour/ 7 day a week basis, responsible for the overall 

management of the unit, collaborates with nursing and other health 

care personnel for safe and effective patient care for all age groups of 

patients, provides patient care as necessary. 

FAMILY BIRTHPLACE – MANAGER – Full Time 

Licensed registered nurse shares accountability with Inpatient Services 

Director for effective organization and function of the Family Birth 

Place on a 24 hour/ 7 day a week basis, responsible for the overall 

management of the unit, collaborates with nursing and other health 

care personnel for safe and effective patient care for all age groups of 

patients, provides patient care as necessary. 

Laura Kuczmarski, Hiring Coordinator 

lkuczmarski@ransom.org • Phone: 785-229-8860 • Fax: 785-229-8339 

www.ransom.org


Southwestern College is accredited by the Higher Learning 

Commission and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing 

Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, 

Washington, DC 20036, phone 202-887-6791 

http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation.

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