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Vol 21, No. 2 – April | May | June <strong>2014</strong><br />

The President’s Message<br />

We were so fortunate to celebrate our 32nd Annual<br />

Convention in the beautiful city of San Antonio. Local member<br />

and President-elect Phyllis Gordon served as our hostess<br />

and shared with us some local history, as well as, wonderful<br />

suggestions for experiencing the flavor of the city. The beautiful<br />

River Walk was just outside our hotel doors.<br />

The Convention Planning committee organized a stellar<br />

program. Attendees traveled from Brazil, Canada, Sweden, and many US cities,<br />

with a total attendance of 140. Our meeting opened with an energetic and moving<br />

presentation by Kevin Carroll, Vice President of Prosthetics with Hanger Clinic.<br />

We traveled with Mr. Carroll through the stringent course of the amputee patient<br />

and their difficult process to reach that goal of obtaining a prosthetic limb, allowing<br />

them to experience functional independence. Fondly associated with the story,<br />

Dolphin Tale, Mr. Carroll shared his research and development of a prosthetic<br />

dolphin tail for Winter, an injured dolphin. She has been an inspiration for children<br />

and adult amputees. This segued nicely in to our first general session, with Colonel<br />

Todd Rasmussen, United States Air Force, discussing advances in medicine and<br />

trauma care, lessons learned in the wars in both Afghanistan and Iraq. Although<br />

certainly not expected, these advances are helping us to cope more efficiently with<br />

multiple traumatic incidents within our United States borders.<br />

Traveling from the University of São Paulo, Brazil, Rita de Cassia e Silva reviewed<br />

a research study discussing intermittent claudication and cardiovascular risk. Our<br />

first afternoon, presentations moved to more complex vascular surgery issues,<br />

showcasing the expertise of our <strong>SVN</strong> members.<br />

Dr. Joseph Ricotta, Northside Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute in Atlanta,<br />

Georgia challenged us with an early bird session on day two, discussing AAA<br />

detection and treatment. Our general session that followed was an intriguing<br />

presentation by Dr. Dianna Milewicz reviewing the genetic basis of Thoracic Aortic<br />

Aneurysm (TAA) and acute aortic dissection. Stepping up to the plate yet again, the<br />

topics presented by <strong>SVN</strong> members continued to keep our rapt attention throughout<br />

the conference.<br />

Day two brought us to the very special moments of our President’s Luncheon<br />

celebration. Founding member, Jeanne Doyle was present to assist in presenting<br />

this year’s Jeanne Doyle award to our Journal of Vascular Nursing (JVN) editor,<br />

Cindy Lewis, an active <strong>SVN</strong> member for more than 20 years and 13 years as JVN<br />

editor. Debra Kohlman-Trigoboff shared smiles and tears with us in her address<br />

as the outgoing President, challenging each of us to help our organization move<br />

forward. Early risers on Day three, listened as Kate Obermiller, PTA, and a local<br />

San Antonio resident reviewed treatment for lymphedema. Dr. Alan Lumsden,<br />

Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas then guided us through developing techniques<br />

for complex TAA repair. Member experts shared the pre and post-operative care for<br />

patients with Thoracic Endovascular repair (TEVAR).<br />

continued on page 2<br />

<strong>2014</strong> - 2015<br />

Board of Directors<br />

PRESIDENT<br />

Terry DeVeaux, RN, MS, ACNP, CV, CCRN<br />

Maryland Vascular Center<br />

Glen Burnie, MD<br />

PRESIDENT-ELECT<br />

Phyllis Gordon, MSN, ACNS, BC<br />

UT Health Science Center,<br />

San Antonio, TX<br />

SECRETARY<br />

Sharon Weinlein, ADN, RN<br />

The Vascular Group<br />

Albany, NY<br />

TREASURER<br />

Vickie Nimmer, RN<br />

Iowa Health System<br />

Cedar Rapids, IA<br />

IMMEDIATE<br />

PAST PRESIDENT<br />

Debra Kohlman-Trigoboff, RN, MS,<br />

ACNP-BC, CVN<br />

Duke Heart and Vascular<br />

Durham, NC<br />

DIRECTORS<br />

Patty Bozeman, APRN, CVN<br />

Hartford Healthcare Medical Group<br />

Hartford, CT<br />

Jill Knutson, RN, BSN<br />

Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME<br />

Kathleen Rich, PhD, RN, CCRN-CSC, CNN<br />

IU Health La Porte Hospital, LaPorte, IN<br />

Marie Rossi, BS, RN<br />

Vascular Group, Albany, NY<br />

Tiffany Street, RN, MSN, ACNP<br />

The Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX<br />

WE’VE MOVED<br />

NATIONAL OFFICE<br />

SOCIETY FOR VASCULAR NURSING<br />

N83 W13410 Leon Rd.,<br />

Menomonee Falls, WI 53051<br />

Tel: (414) 376-0001<br />

Fax: (414) 359-1671<br />

email: info@svnnet.org<br />

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continued from page 1... Pres. Message<br />

Our closing session, also provided by Hanger Clinic was<br />

amazing. Katy Sullivan, actress and amputee, shared with<br />

us her inspirational story of growing up without her legs.<br />

Smiles and laughter filled the room as she shared hope and<br />

optimism, not sadness. As a parent, I could not help but<br />

think of the challenges that her mother had faced and yet<br />

as Katy explained, her Mom let her stumble and find her<br />

way, giving her confidence and independence.<br />

We cannot dismiss the importance of the social part of our<br />

meeting, seeing old friends, reminiscing about the way<br />

it was, making new friends, meeting new members and<br />

sadly sometimes seeing colleagues off to new adventures.<br />

Even in these sessions, the knowledge shared was evident.<br />

We have an amazing organization and through shared<br />

expertise the <strong>SVN</strong> has developed wonderful educational<br />

materials for patients and nurses available through the<br />

The President’s Updates…<br />

March <strong>2014</strong><br />

The Board reviewed and is focusing on these major themes from<br />

the member satisfaction survey:<br />

• Request for more CEU opportunities. <strong>SVN</strong> is exploring the cost<br />

of increased on-line or webinar opportunities.<br />

• Local interaction for members; explore the idea of regional<br />

meetings, virtual chapters.<br />

• Members are looking for more basic vascular education.<br />

<strong>SVN</strong> is working on tool kits which will be a great resource.<br />

• <strong>SVN</strong> is promoting membership to Magnet hospitals, reaching<br />

out to 13 states without <strong>SVN</strong> members.<br />

• Scope and Standards draft was sent out to members for review.<br />

After final review by the Task Force the document will be sent<br />

to ANA for publication.<br />

• A new PAD position statement has been added to the <strong>SVN</strong><br />

website home page.<br />

April <strong>2014</strong><br />

• San Antonio convention program distributed to collaborating<br />

organizations. Convention Planning Committee finalizing details<br />

for the San Antonio meeting, with great excitement for our Keynote<br />

and Invited speaker presentations.<br />

• Collaboration continued with Vascular Endovascular and Surgical<br />

Society (VESS) formerly PVSS, with a plan for joint participation<br />

in future meetings of each society.<br />

• ANCC Cardiac and Vascular Certification materials will be<br />

available at the conference registration desk.<br />

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<strong>SVN</strong> website. Congratulations to all of our talented award<br />

winners this year. We continue active collaboration with our<br />

physician colleagues and are spreading our wings with plans<br />

in progress for international collaborations in South Africa<br />

and India.<br />

As Debra shared in her address, we need each of our members<br />

to consider just one of many ways to be an active participant<br />

in <strong>SVN</strong>. We need your help to move forward and to grow<br />

our member numbers. I challenge you to think of Katy’s<br />

mother and her success in stepping out of her comfort zone,<br />

allowing her child to try and to succeed so amazingly. Let us<br />

try coloring outside of the lines, approaching change with<br />

creativity, not regimented ideas. We are challenged with the<br />

economy, health care changes, and our individual concerns,<br />

but together we can raise the bar, providing excellence, respect<br />

and advocacy for vascular nurses and persons living with<br />

vascular disease.<br />

• Public Policy and Advocacy sending<br />

out requests to state governors for the<br />

proclamation of Vascular Nurses Week,<br />

the second week in June.<br />

• <strong>SVN</strong> very excited to receive a request for new<br />

collaboration with the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission<br />

(IAC). They have requested an <strong>SVN</strong> member for the Board of the<br />

newly launched Accreditation of Vein Centers.<br />

• <strong>SVN</strong> has also received a request to assist with development<br />

of a Vascular Nursing Society in India.<br />

May <strong>2014</strong><br />

• San Antonio Convention a wonderful success.<br />

• Your <strong>2014</strong>-15 Board welcomes President-elect, Phyllis Gordon<br />

and Director, Tiffany Street.<br />

• Congratulations to all of our award winners. Welcome our three<br />

new Chapters. Please share your comments to them on our<br />

Facebook page and Twitter.<br />

• The On-line courses via Course Park approved for reaccreditation<br />

through May of 2016.<br />

• <strong>SVN</strong> Board excited to explore new opportunities, poised to<br />

share international collaboration and continue to advocate for<br />

our members.<br />

• We welcome new Association Acumen Management and<br />

Association Manager, Leah Grunewald.<br />

• Please stay tuned to the Website for new and exciting updates.<br />

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The Society for Vascular Nursing<br />

April | May | June <strong>2014</strong><br />

PUBLIC POLICY & ADVOCACY<br />

Screening for Peripheral Artery Disease:<br />

Legs For Life<br />

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects an estimated 10<br />

million people in the United States aged 40 years and<br />

older (Lin, Olson, Johnson, & Whitlock, 2013; Molher,<br />

2012). Lin et al. (2013) discuss the the underdiagnosis<br />

and undertreatment of PAD. This gap in care is in part,<br />

because most patients either do not have symptoms or have<br />

atypical symptoms. To decrease morbidity and mortality<br />

related to PAD, an increase in awareness will contribute<br />

to prevention and early treatment; screening for PAD is a<br />

critical component for timely management. Screening for<br />

PAD involves a non-invasive procedure which compares the<br />

blood pressure at the ankle with the blood pressure in the<br />

arm and a ratio is obtained- the Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI).<br />

According to the American and International guidelines,<br />

persons 50 years of age or older with a history of diabetes<br />

mellitus or smoking should have an ankle-brachial index<br />

(ABI) to evaluate for PAD ( Lin et al.; Mohler; Vascular<br />

Disease Foundation, <strong>2014</strong>). The guidelines are the same for<br />

women and men. PAD is found to be more prevalent in men<br />

than women (Lin et al.; Molher). Treatment of PAD involves<br />

treating the risk factors and improving mobility.<br />

The risk factors for developing PAD align with the risk<br />

factors for heart attack and stroke, namely smoking,<br />

diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, obesity and<br />

decreased physical activity (Lin et al.; Molher; Vascular<br />

Disease Foundation). The classic symptom of PAD is<br />

claudication which is discomfort in the affected leg with<br />

activity which resolves almost immediately with rest. The<br />

severity of PAD is dependent on how extensive the disease<br />

is, as well as any pre-existing health factors (Molher,<br />

Vascular Disease Foundation). With critical limb ischemia<br />

(CLI), rest pain is present; revascularization is attempted for<br />

limb salvage and if unsuccessful or if there are no treatment<br />

options, then amputation may be required (Vascular Disease<br />

Foundation).<br />

The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) founded a<br />

program, Legs for Life, in 1997 dedicated to improving the<br />

cardiovascular health of the community. “Legs for Life is a<br />

public education/community wellness program that screens<br />

people who may be at risk for PAD and helps them take<br />

the next step in resolving the pain they are experiencing”<br />

(Society of International Radiology, 2013). The mission<br />

of the program is to improve the cardiovascular health<br />

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of people in our communities. The primary goals of the<br />

program are to “educate primary care physicians and the<br />

medical community to identify patients at risk and to<br />

strengthen collaborative relationships among health care<br />

providers” (Society of International Radiology).<br />

The SIR has declared September as Legs For Life National<br />

Screening Month for PAD Leg Pain. The Society of<br />

International Radiology is one of several professional groups<br />

lobbying for screening for PAD.<br />

Sherida Ingram RN MScN(c)<br />

CNS Vascular Surgery<br />

<strong>SVN</strong> Public Policy & Advocacy Committee Member<br />

References<br />

Lin, J. S., Olson, C. M., Johnson, E. S., & Whitlock, E. P. (2013). The<br />

Ankle-Brachial Index for Peripheral Artery Disease Screening and<br />

Cardiovascular Disease Prediction Among Asymptomatic Adults:<br />

A Systematic Evidence Review for the U.S. Preventative Services<br />

Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine (159), 333-341.<br />

Mohler, E. R. (2012). Screening for Peripheral Artery Disease.<br />

Circulation, (126), 111-112.<br />

Society of International Radiology (2013). Legs for Life. National<br />

Screening For Vascular Disease. Retrieved from www.legsforlife.org<br />

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2013). Screening for<br />

Peripheral Artery Disease and Cardiovascular Disease Risk<br />

Assessment with Ankle Brachial Index in Adults. Task Force<br />

Final Recommendation, September 2013. Retrieved from<br />

uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org<br />

Vascular Disease Foundation (<strong>2014</strong>). PAD Coalition. Peripheral<br />

Artery Disease. Retrieved from www.vasculardisease.org<br />

Do you “Like” the <strong>SVN</strong>?<br />

Are you a “Fan”?<br />

We are hoping to increase our Social Medial visibility and need your help.<br />

As more people “Like” us on Facebook, our web presence will increase and<br />

<strong>SVN</strong> will be ranked the #1 resource for Vascular Nursing.<br />

Please go to the <strong>SVN</strong> home page and click on the Facebook Icon. We have a<br />

NEW Facebook Page. If you are currently a fan of the old page please become a fan<br />

of the new page. (Due to cyberspace issues beyond our control the old page will be<br />

deactivated soon)


RESEARCH CORNER<br />

Conflicting Research Findings:<br />

What Should One Believe?<br />

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Oxygen was considered in 2004 to be one of the baseline<br />

therapies recommended by the American Heart Association<br />

guideline in the care of the patient experiencing ST-segment<br />

elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). During acute coronary<br />

occlusion, myocardial perfusion is absent; therefore it is not<br />

oxygenated. Theoretically, delivering supplemental oxygen<br />

(O2) via the blood will increase oxygenation to the endangered<br />

myocardium until a more definitive reperfusion therapy (such<br />

as a percutaneous coronary intervention or fibrinolysis) is<br />

available. This is a standard practice by pre-hospital providers and<br />

Emergency Departments. Interestingly, O2 is not mentioned in<br />

the 2013 AHA STEMI guideline.1 The question is: why?<br />

At face value, the above statements make sense. In reality, there<br />

is research that differs regarding the effects of supplemental O2<br />

to the heart. Several studies have implicated that O2 (especially<br />

delivering high-flows/high FiO2 concentrations) may actually cause<br />

harm to the myocardium. The harm is through a paradoxical<br />

effect of reducing coronary blood flow, increasing coronary artery<br />

resistance, reducing stroke volume and decreasing cardiac output.<br />

2, 3 High-flow/high FiO2 oxygen is speculated to cause hyperoxia,<br />

which has a strong vasoconstrictor stimulus to the coronary<br />

circulation at the microvascular level.4 In the larger arteries,<br />

delivering 100% O2 has been shown in the laboratory setting to<br />

affect vasomotor activity by altering the baroreceptor reflex, thus<br />

increasing vascular resistance.5<br />

Is there really such as risk when administering oxygen? When<br />

examining research & making practice decisions based upon<br />

the findings, remember there is a hierarchical pyramid in<br />

categorizing the strengths of the research based upon the study<br />

type. Considered the strongest evidence, meta-analyses and<br />

systematic reviews are at the top of this pyramid. These two either<br />

synthesize appropriate research results or combine similar studies<br />

together (targeting randomized controlled trials) to examine for<br />

significant findings. Progressing further down the pyramid in<br />

order of strength (strongest to weakest) are randomized, then<br />

un-randomized controlled trials, well designed case-control,<br />

observational and cohort studies, systematic reviews of qualitative<br />

and descriptive studies, single descriptive or qualitative study<br />

and lastly, expert opinion.6 The studies described in the previous<br />

paragraph are examples of small, un-randomized controlled trials.<br />

One should ask, “Are there any stronger types of evidence on<br />

this topic?” The answer is yes. An updated meta-analysis by<br />

Cabello, et.al.7 examined 4 randomized controlled trials with a<br />

total of 430 subjects to determine if routine use of O2 compared<br />

to room air in acute myocardial infarction (MI) improved patient<br />

outcomes. The outcomes measured were pain (through analgesic<br />

administration) and death. Findings were that the evidence for O2<br />

in MI was sparse and of poor quality. The evidence was suggestive<br />

of harm (higher mortality in the O2 group), but findings were not<br />

statistically significant. There was no difference in analgesic use.<br />

The conclusion was that more research is needed.<br />

In summary, oxygen is a drug and like all drugs there can be<br />

adverse side effects with administration. When a practitioner<br />

orders a medication, the lowest effective dose that results in<br />

patient improvement is prescribed. The same holds true with<br />

administering O2. Do not change practice based upon isolated<br />

research studies, look for those at the top of the evidence pyramid:<br />

the meta-analyses and systematic reviews as a guide in making<br />

these decisions. In the case of O2 administration in an acute<br />

STEMI: further research is indicated. Use of supplemental O2<br />

should be based upon clinical evidence of need, not the diagnosis.<br />

Kathleen Rich, PhD, RN, CCNS, CCRN-CSC, CNN<br />

Cardiovascular Clinical Specialist<br />

IU Health La Porte Hospital<br />

References<br />

O’Gara, P., Kushner, F., Ascheim, D., et.al. 2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline<br />

for the management of st-elevation myocardial infarction. Circulation.<br />

2013; 127(4): e362-e425. Available at: http://circ.ahajournals.org/<br />

content/127/4/e362.full.pdf+html. Accessed 5-21-14.<br />

McNulty, P., King, N., Scott, S., et.al. Effects of supplemental oxygen<br />

administration on coronary blood flow in patients undergoing cardiac<br />

catheterization. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2005; 288: H1057-1062.<br />

Rousseau, A., Bak, Z., Janerot-Sjoberg, B., Sjoberg, F. Acute hyperoxaemiainduced<br />

effects on regional blood flow, oxygen consumption and central<br />

circulation in man. Acta Physiol Scand. 2005; 183(3): 231-240.<br />

Farquhar, H., Weatherall, M., Wijesinghe, M., et.al. Systematic review of<br />

studies of the effect of hyperoxia on coronary blood flow. Am Heart J.<br />

2009; 158: 371-377.<br />

Crawford, P., Good, P., Guitierrez, E., et.al. Effects of supplemental oxygen<br />

on forearm vasodilation in humans. J Appl Physiol. 1997; 82: 1601-1606.<br />

Melnyk, B., Fineout-Overholt, E. Evidence-based practice in nursing and<br />

healthcare. 2011. (2nd Ed). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott<br />

Williams & Wilkins. pp.12-14.<br />

Cabello, J., Burls, A., Emparanza, J., Bayliss, S., Quinn, T. Oxygen therapy<br />

for acute myocardial infarction. Cochrane Database of Systematic<br />

Reviews 2013, Issue 8. Art. No.: CD007160. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.<br />

CD007160.pub.3.<br />

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RESEARCH CORNER<br />

Articles of interest from evidence based practice. Because we are all too busy to read everything, some of the articles may<br />

be of interest to vascular nurses. They are evidence based articles. Some are systematic reviews and/or meta analysis and<br />

others are well conducted clinical trials or long term studies<br />

Carlson DJ, Dieberg G, Hess NC,<br />

et al. Isometric exercise training<br />

for blood pressure management:<br />

a systematic review and metaanalysis.<br />

Mayo Clin Proc. <strong>2014</strong><br />

Mar;89(3):327-34.<br />

Chamberlain C, O`Mara-Eves<br />

A, Oliver S, et al. Psychosocial<br />

interventions for supporting<br />

women to stop smoking in<br />

pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst<br />

Rev. 2013 Oct 23;10:CD001055<br />

Cicolini G, Simonetti V, Comparcini<br />

D, et al. Efficacy of a nurse-led<br />

email reminder program for<br />

cardiovascular prevention risk<br />

reduction in hypertensive patients:<br />

A randomized controlled trial. Int<br />

J Nurs Stud. 2013 Oct 25. pii: S0020-<br />

7489(13)00302-7<br />

Ennis H, Anderson ME, Wilkinson<br />

J, et al. Calcium channel<br />

blockers for primary Raynaud`s<br />

phenomenon. Cochrane Database<br />

Syst Rev. <strong>2014</strong> Jan 30;1:CD002069.<br />

Gellis ZD, Kenaley BL, Have TT.<br />

Integrated Telehealth Care for<br />

Chronic Illness and Depression in<br />

Geriatric Home Care Patients: The<br />

Integrated Telehealth Education<br />

and Activation of Mood (I-TEAM)<br />

Study. J Am Geriatr Soc. <strong>2014</strong> Mar 21.<br />

Hughes JR, Stead LF, Hartmann-<br />

Boyce J, et al. Antidepressants<br />

for smoking cessation. Cochrane<br />

Database Syst Rev. <strong>2014</strong> Jan<br />

8;1:CD000031.<br />

Kavousi M, Leening MJ, Nanchen D,<br />

et al. Comparison of Application of<br />

the ACC/AHA Guidelines, Adult<br />

Treatment Panel III Guidelines, and<br />

European Society of Cardiology<br />

Guidelines for Cardiovascular<br />

Disease Prevention in a European<br />

Cohort. JAMA. <strong>2014</strong> Mar 29.<br />

Likis FE, Andrews JC, Fonnesbeck<br />

CJ, et al. Smoking Cessation<br />

Interventions in Pregnancy<br />

and Postpartum Care. Evidence<br />

Report/Technology Assessment<br />

No.214. AHRQ Comparative<br />

Effectiveness Review. Rockville<br />

(MD): Agency for Healthcare<br />

Research and Quality (US); <strong>2014</strong><br />

Feb. Report No.: 14-E001-EF.<br />

Liu JJ, Wabnitz C, Davidson E, et al.<br />

Smoking cessation interventions for<br />

ethnic minority groups-A systematic<br />

review of adapted interventions.<br />

Prev Med. 2013 Sep 27<br />

Pannucci CJ, Laird S, Dimick JB,<br />

et al. A Validated Risk Model to<br />

Predict 90-Day VTE Events in<br />

Postsurgical Patients. Chest. <strong>2014</strong><br />

Mar 1;145(3):567-73.<br />

Rees K, Dyakova M, Wilson N, et<br />

al. Dietary advice for reducing<br />

cardiovascular risk. Cochrane<br />

Database Syst Rev. 2013 Dec<br />

6;12:CD002128.<br />

Sun Y, Chen D, Xu Z, et al. Deep<br />

Venous Thrombosis After Knee<br />

Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review<br />

and Meta-Analysis. Arthroscopy.<br />

<strong>2014</strong> Mar;30(3):406-412<br />

Taylor-Piliae RE, Hoke TM,<br />

Hepworth JT, et al. Effect of Tai Chi<br />

on Physical Function, Fall Rates<br />

and Quality of Life Among Older<br />

Stroke Survivors. Arch Phys Med<br />

Rehabil. <strong>2014</strong> Jan 17<br />

Thomsen T, Villebro N, Moller AM.<br />

Interventions for preoperative<br />

smoking cessation. Cochrane<br />

Database Syst Rev. <strong>2014</strong> Mar<br />

27;3:CD002294.<br />

White AR, Rampes H, Liu JP,<br />

et al. Acupuncture and related<br />

interventions for smoking<br />

cessation. Cochrane Database Syst<br />

Rev. <strong>2014</strong> Jan 23;1:CD000009.<br />

Janice D. Nunnelee PhD RN<br />

Practice and Research Committee<br />

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<strong>2014</strong> <strong>SVN</strong> AWARD RECIPIENTS<br />

On behalf of the Society Promotion & Member Recognition<br />

Committee and the Board of Directors, the <strong>SVN</strong> would like to<br />

congratulation the following individuals:<br />

Convention Travel Scholarship:<br />

PRESENTER AWARDS<br />

We would like to thank Keith Wali-Ware and Osborn Medical<br />

for their continued support of these awards.<br />

Best Poster Presenter:<br />

Recipient: Olga Nilsson for<br />

her poster on “Delivering<br />

Information to Patients with<br />

AAA: Lessons Learned and<br />

Thoughts for the Future”<br />

Lf-Rt: Vickie Beach, Pam Mahaffey, Patty Flanagan, Vickie Nimmer<br />

Recipients: Pamela Mahaffey and Patty Flanagan<br />

Established to provide financial assistance to an <strong>SVN</strong> member<br />

to attend the annual convention.<br />

Clinical Excellence in<br />

Vascular Nursing Award:<br />

Recipient: Melissa Swallie<br />

Established to recognize a Registered Nurse for outstanding<br />

clinical skill and direct patient care delivery.<br />

Distinguished Service Award:<br />

Recipient: Diane Treat-<br />

Jacobson. Established to<br />

recognize an <strong>SVN</strong> member<br />

for outstanding leadership,<br />

participation, and contributions<br />

toward achieving the goal of <strong>SVN</strong>.<br />

Chapter of the Year Award:<br />

Recipient: Northeast (New<br />

York) Chapter (Dawn Paty<br />

accepting award)<br />

Established to honor the chapter<br />

that best promotes the goals of<br />

the <strong>SVN</strong> through their member<br />

relationships, community<br />

activities and promotion of<br />

community health issues.<br />

Best First Time Presenter:<br />

Recipient: Chris Owen<br />

for her presentation on<br />

“Learning to Love Lysis”<br />

Best Overall Presenter:<br />

Recipient: Pam Mahaffey<br />

for her presentation on<br />

“EBP and Smoking Cessation<br />

for Vascular Patients”<br />

Judith Troyer-Caudle Award:<br />

Recipient: Patty Flanagan<br />

for her presentation on<br />

“Differentiating Lower<br />

Extremity Ulcers”<br />

This award is given in memory<br />

of a former <strong>SVN</strong> member for<br />

the best presentation on Wound<br />

Care or Research.<br />

We congratulate all of the presenters and encourage<br />

members to answer the Call for Abstracts for the<br />

33rd Annual Convention scheduled for April 29 - May 1, 2015<br />

at Ballys Resort in Las Vegas, NV!!<br />

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The Society for Vascular Nursing<br />

April | May | June <strong>2014</strong><br />

<strong>2014</strong> <strong>SVN</strong> AWARD<br />

RECIPIENTS<br />

Jeanne Doyle Award Winner<br />

<strong>SVN</strong> Announces<br />

New Management<br />

Partner, Association<br />

Acumen, LLC<br />

Cindy Lewis MSN, RN, ACNS-BC has contributed to our<br />

nursing profession for 37 years. Cindy is a Perioperative<br />

Clinical Nurse Specialist for Aurora Health Care St. Luke’s<br />

Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Cindy has been<br />

an active member of <strong>SVN</strong> since the mid 80’s; serving on<br />

our practice and research committees, <strong>SVN</strong> Board of<br />

Directors in the 90’s and Past-President in 1996-97. Cindy<br />

served on the certification and item writing taskforce to<br />

coordinate and develop our first certification exam with<br />

Professional Exam Services (PES). Cindy also served on<br />

the Editorial Board for our Journal of Vascular Nursing for<br />

10 years before her appointment as the Editor in 2000.<br />

The <strong>SVN</strong> would like to congratulate<br />

and welcome three new Society Chapters:<br />

Central Ohio, Coastal Carolina<br />

& Mid-Atlantic<br />

Menomonee Falls, WI – The Society for Vascular<br />

Nursing is pleased to announce that Association<br />

Acumen, LLC has been selected as its new partner to<br />

provide association management services. Acumen<br />

assumed management of <strong>SVN</strong> on May 1, <strong>2014</strong>. “We<br />

are very excited to make the transition to the Acumen<br />

team. We are in good hands and envision a prosperous<br />

future as we move our organization forward to be all<br />

that it can be!” Debra Kohlman-Trigoboff, ACNP,<br />

CVN, President, said. “<strong>SVN</strong> was fortunate to find a top<br />

quality accredited association management company<br />

like Association Acumen after much deliberation<br />

during the search process. Acumen possesses the<br />

enthusiasm, skills and infrastructure to help advance<br />

<strong>SVN</strong>’s mission,” she said.<br />

“<strong>SVN</strong> is a dynamic, multi-faceted organization with<br />

excellent educational and outreach programs aimed<br />

at its membership, patients and the public,” Gail Bast,<br />

Association Acumen’s President, said. “Its collaborative<br />

efforts with other organizations demonstrate the<br />

strong commitment of its leaders to provide the<br />

best in patient care and nursing education. This new<br />

partnership is a wonderful fit for us and we look<br />

forward to working together with <strong>SVN</strong> to nurture its<br />

organizational growth.” Bast added.<br />

Central Ohio<br />

Coastal Carolina<br />

Association Acumen has just moved to a larger suite of<br />

offices, located in Menomonee Falls, WI and will serve<br />

as <strong>SVN</strong>’s new headquarters. <strong>SVN</strong>’s new address is:<br />

N83 W13410 Leon Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051<br />

All members will be receiving an email in the coming<br />

weeks with more detailed contact information.<br />

Please help us welcome Association Acumen!<br />

Mid-Atlantic<br />

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