South Dakota Nurse

South Dakota
Nurse
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SOUTH DAKOTA NURSES ASSOCIATION
Vol. 7 • Number 3 Quarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 18,000 Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in South Dakota SEPTEMBER 2016
President’s Message
Margie Washnok
I would like to invite all of you to attend the 100th year
celebration of the SDNA in Mitchell, SD, October 2 & 3,
2016. The committee would like participants to bring their
nursing caps to display the changes over the years. Please also
bring hats to wear during the convention. In past conventions
participants wore hats, not nursing ones. The committee would
like to bring this tradition back to the 100th year celebration.
The committee would like all nurses to submit in advance or
bring historical documents, items, etc. to the convention to
assist us to celebrate the 100 years of SDNA.
The first convention of the Nurses Associated Alumnae of
the United States and Canada was held in 1896. This group
later became the American Nurses Association. Twenty years
Margie Washnok
later the South Dakota State Nurses Association of Graduate Nurses began.
The South Dakota State Nurses Association of Graduate Nurses met on July 11-
12, 1916 in a Club Room of the Carnegie Library in the Black Hills where the first
hospitals were organized. Seventeen nurses throughout SD attended. Our first officers
were: President Mrs. Elizabeth Dryborough, Rapid City; Vice President Iva D. Dyar,
Bookings; Second Vice President Irene Labrie, Redfield; Recording Secretary Don Lane
Wortenberger, Mystic; Corresponding Secretary Nellie Card, Rapid City; Treasurer
Estella McGill, Vale; Auditory Dora Malheit Taylor, Rapid City. SD became the 43rd
state constituent of the American Nurses Association. The group created the first set of
bylaws. The first goal was to formulate a model nurse practice act to protect the safety
of the people by licensed women who met specific educational standards determined
by the Board of Nurse Examiners. The nurse practice act was presented as Bill No. 38
was presented at the 1917 session of the South Dakota Legislature. The bill became law
with the governor’s signature on January 24, 1917, thus, our first Nurse Practice Act was
enacted. In 1929 the South Dakota State Nurses Association of Graduate Nurses name
was changed to South Dakota Nurses Association (Peterson, E, 1996).
Thanks to the late Dr. Evelyn Peterson for collecting the history and writing
information about the first SDNA meeting. Dr. Peterson was a historian, an educator, and
a pioneer of nursing in SD.
The convention committee is excited to bring Marla Weston, RHN, RN, NEA-BS, the
American Nurses Association CEO to present the keynote address on Sunday afternoon,
October 2 and again on Monday morning, October 3. The committee has some excellent
presentations planned. The convention would not be the same without the live auction on
Sunday evening and with a silent auction that ends on Monday. All items are donated by
nurses and others throughout the state.
Mark your calendars for October 2 & 3, 2016, in Mitchell to help nurses celebrate 100
years of SDNA.
South Dakota Nurses Association
Please Save the Dates
for the South Dakota Nurses Association
Annual Convention
Happy 100th
Birthday SDNA
Keynote Speaker: Marla Weston, PhD, RN, NEA-BC
CEO, American Nurses Association
Sunday, October 2, 2016 &
Monday, October 3, 2016
Ramada Suites and Conference Center
Mitchell, South Dakota
Please mark your calendars today for the annual South Dakota
Nurses Association’s Convention where you will have the opportunity
to hear from nursing leaders and clinical experts on
leadership, clinical and self-care topics.
The convention also provides you an opportunity to network and build
professional relationships with nurses from throughout South Dakota.
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Index
SDNA Board of Directors ....................2
Fast Track to A Priceless Profession ............3
2016 SDNA Candidates for Office ............4-5
South Dakota Nurses Foundation Offers 2016
Scholarships ..............................6
Districts 1, 2 and 3 Celebrate the 100th Anniversary
of South Dakota Nurses Association ...........7
Greetings to South Dakota Nurses! ............7
2016 SDNA Proposed Bylaw Changes ..........8
2016 ANA Membership Assembly Report .......8
2016 SDNA Annual Convention ...............9
Government Relations Committee Report .......9
District News ............................ 10
Welcome New Members .................... 11
SDNF Donors ............................ 11
SDNA Calendar of Events .................. 11

Page 2 South Dakota Nurse September, October, November 2016
SDNA Board of Directors
President
Term: 2015 – 2017
Margie Washnok
District 4
Cell: 380-4561
Office: 229.8478
washnok@midco.net
drmargie.washnok@presentation.edu
Vice President
Term: 2015 – 2017
Nancy Fahrenwald
District 8 & 9
Office: 688-5178
nancy.fahrenwald@sdstate.edu
Secretary
Term: 2014 – 2016
Anna Atteberry-Gustafson
District 10
Cell: 830.1145
Office: 367.5636
anna.atteberry@sdstate.edu
Treasurer
Term: 2015 – 2017
Deb Fischer-Clemens
District 10
Home: 770.9265
Office: 322.4668
deb.fischerclemens@avera.org
Government Relations
Committee (GRC) Chair
Term: 2014 – 2016
Carrie Clausen-Hansen
District 4
Cell: 380.7320
Home: 877.3766
carrie.clausenhansen@yahoo.com
Core Issues Task Force Chair
Term: 2015 – 2017
Marie Cissell
District 10
Cell: 381-0170
marieanncissell@gmail.com
President, District 1-3
Term: 2016 – 2018
Linda De Long
ldelong@edutechassociates.com
President, District 4
Term: 2014 – 2016
Janice Noonan
Home: 582.6209
janice.noonan@presentation.edu
President, District 5 & 7
Term: 2013 – 2015
Pat Sudbeck
Home: 928.3202
patricia.sudbeck@avera.org
President, District 8 & 9
Term: 2013 – 2015
Eileen Bruner
Home: 256.2338
Office: 688.4126
eileen.bruner@sdstate.edu
President, District 10
Term: 2014 – 2016
Marian Eberhard
Home: 261.8909
marianeberhard@gmail.com
President, District 11
Term: 2015 – 2017
Kathy Jorgensen
Home: 267.4260
Cell: 660.6763
kathy.jorgensen@usd.edu
SDNA Staff
Eric Ollila
Executive Director
PO Box 1015 Pierre SD 57501
Phone: 271.7708
Fax: 888.425.3032
contactus@sdnurses.org
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September, October, November 2016 South Dakota Nurse Page 3
By M. Claire May, South Dakota
Nurses Foundation Community Board Member
What might be a next step
following a 2015 BA in Biology
from Gustavus Adolphus College
in Minnesota for a bright young
man? How about the South
Dakota State University College
of Nursing Accelerated Option
Program? That is precisely
the fast track to a Bachelors of
Science in Nursing that Steven
Zehms completed, August 2016,
with the help of a Dr. Carl and
Steven Zehms
Leona Stadler Scholarship
through the South Dakota Nurses Foundation.
Zehms did not consider a nursing career until mid-point
in his senior year at Gustavus Adolphus College. Following
his Biology degree, Zehms was registered for the Doctorate
of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Minnesota
in the Twin Cities. “Over the holidays I was talking with my
aunt, who is a pediatric nurse at Avera McKennan in Sioux
Falls, about school. She just asked if I had ever thought
about nursing,” he continued, “It was then I started to think
more about it and search for accelerated programs.”
Before entering nursing, his idea of the profession was
limited. “When I thought of nurses I envisioned bedside
care. Our classes have shown us how many different
opportunities there are for nurses in today’s world and
I am blown away at all of the amazing things nurses
accomplish,” he confessed. “I am truly thankful for finding
this profession; my only regret is that I didn’t find it sooner.”
“The thing that ‘sold’ me on nursing was all the different
routes you can take with a BSN degree,” Zehms related. He
plans on using his minor in coaching in his nursing career
as well. “I feel like I will get to use my knowledge from that
[coaching minor] with all the education that nurses provide
patients rather than just using it for sports.”
The Accelerated Nursing program is an intense
12-month program divided into five 10-12 week terms,
each of which requires an 11 to 13-credit course-load.
“A typical week of for us included 20-plus hours of
Fast Track to A Priceless Profession
lecture, 12-plus hours of clinical, and countless hours
studying,” stated Zehms. “However, the degree in August
[is] priceless, it [is] the culmination of everything we all
worked so hard for, and for that I am truly grateful.”
Upon returning to his home state of Minnesota, Zehms
will initiate his nursing career as an RN at one of the
Mayo facilities. “My long-term goal is to become a Nurse
Anesthetist or Nurse Practitioner, but I am open to all
opportunities that I may encounter over the next few years.”
A dream position for Zehms would be as a Certified
Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the southern Minnesota
area. “CRNA interests me because it is very science-based
with all of the medications, but at the same time you must
also be very caring because you’re dealing with people in
a very vulnerable position before and after surgery.”
Although Zehms has two aunts who are nurses, his
mother is the one who is his inspiration. “She is handsdown
the most caring person I know. She greets everyone
with respect and always puts others before herself,” he
said. “Her compassion as a mother and as an overall
person has driven me to be most generous, humble, and
compassionate man I can be.”
Besides his mother, Shirleen, Zehms family includes
his father Mark, twenty-four year old sister Katie, twentyone
year old brothers Bradley and Brandon, and fiancée
Kayla, a third grade educator. His recreation involves
fishing, playing Minnesota amateur baseball, golf, and
coaching baseball.
“I find fishing and baseball to be two of my biggest
stress relievers. Fishing is very calming and allows me to
enjoy nature and peace and quiet,” said Zehms. “At the
complete opposite end of the spectrum is baseball, where I
enjoy being able to compete and play with my teammates.”
On the topic of baseball, the most important historical
person Zehms would love to have a conversation with is
Jackie Robinson. “He overcame adversity and excelled at
the highest level despite many obstacles. He paved the way
for many people to break barriers not just in sports, but
worldwide.”
Breaking barriers for Zehms is accomplished by how we
relate to one another. “Each time we interact with someone,
whether it be patients, colleagues, or individuals in the
community, we all have the chance to influence that person’s
life,” remarked Zehms, “Making a difference in someone’s
life can be a simple ‘Hello’ with a warm smile or holding
a patient’s hand during a difficult moment. As a nurse, we
have countless opportunities every day; taking time to do
the ‘little’ things can make a huge impact in someone’s life.”
Often described as a “Gentle Giant,” Zehms is an
extremely humble person and usually lets his actions speak
for him rather than his words. “I come from a blue collar
farm family background and I will combine those traits
with compassion to provide optimum care for all of the
patients I encounter in the future.”
Summarizing his thoughts, Zehms remarked, “Nursing
is a highly respected profession and I want to contribute to
this tremendous field. There are unlimited routes you can
take with a nursing degree and I enjoy the flexibility of job
opportunities.” He added, “I will be a strong advocate for
males to join nursing, as well as the nursing profession as
a whole.”
Zehms closing remarks are ones of encouragement.
“Everyone comes from unique backgrounds and has
overcome some sort of adversity, take time to share your
story and reflect on all of your past experiences because
you will likely learn much about yourself in the process.”
Parish Nursing Course
At Augustana University
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course
(Parish Nursing) is being offered February 6
through March 27 online, followed by two days
on-site April 27 & 28, 2017. There is an opening
on-site date of February 4. Both parts are
required for completion. Registration deadline is
January 16, 2017. Application has been made for
continuing education contact hours.
For more information, contact Paula Lubeck
at Paula.Lubeck@Avera.org
www.augie.edu/parishnursing
Sanford Health Heart Hospital, located in Sioux Falls,
SD, has an exciting full-time opportunity with the Cardiac
Catheterization Lab for an experienced Registered Nurse.
Come work at our state-of-the-art 205,000 sq. foot facility
which is a custom Healing Environment that helps foster
quicker recovery time.
We have one of the most dynamic and innovative nursing
practices in the country. As nursing professional, you
will benefit from Sanford’s Magnet status, professional
development opportunities, professional autonomy and
accountability; teamwork; outstanding physician relationships,
supportive Leadership; and so much more!
Visit sanfordhealth.org/careers (click on Sioux Falls Region).
Job number is 234332.
Incentive package offered. Interested candidates should call
Jeanine at 605-328-0526 to discuss this exciting opportunity.

Page 4 South Dakota Nurse September, October, November 2016
2016 SDNA Candidates for Office
SECRETARY
Dawn R. Warren
• School/College of Nursing:
BSN, SDSU
• Area of Practice: Nursing
Education
• Present position and place
of employment: Faculty,
USD Department of
Nursing, Rapid City
• Professional Organization
Activities at District
(Region), Council, State,
National Level(s) for the Dawn Warren
past five years, including Student Association office:
◊ SDNA District 1, 2, 3 Secretary
◊ SNA Advisor for USD Rapid City Nursing
students
• Personal Statement: I have been a RN in the state
of South Dakota for over 25 years, and feel that it
is critical that our South Dakota nurses are aware
of and involved in what is happening in our state
in relation to both workforce issues, as well as
legislative issues. Our profession and the healthcare
issues that affect it are constantly changing, and we
need to be at the table when those changes happen
and decisions are made. I am currently the District
1, 2, and 3 Secretary and have also served on the
SDNA Nominations Committee. I look forward to
the opportunity to serve as a SDNA Secretary.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR
Carrie Clausen Hansen
• School/College of Nursing:
Associate Degree in
Nursing - Presentation
College; Bachelor’s Degree
in Nursing - South Dakota
State University; Masters
of Science in Nursing
Education - Walden
University
• Area of Practice: Maternal
Child Health, Nursing
Education, Nursing School Carrie Hansen
Accreditation
• Present position and place of employment: Avera St
Luke’s Hospital - Staff Nurse, Perinatal Educator,
NRP Instructor, PICC Team member; Accrediting
Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
- Site Visitor; South Dakota State University -
Adjunct Faculty; Lake Area Technical Institute -
Adjunct Faculty
• Professional Organization Activities at District
(Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the
past five years, including Student Association office:
◊ SDNA - GRC Committee, By-Laws Committee,
NSTAT member
◊ Member of:
▪ Association for Women’s Health and
Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
▪ American Holistic Nurse’s Association
▪ Sigma Theta Tau International
▪ SD Perinatal Association
• Personal Statement: Nursing’s involvement in
the legislative and political process is critical to
our practice and our client’s health. Awareness,
advocacy, and activity in the legislative process
is crucial for today’s practitioners, whether or
not one ‘likes’ politics. I would appreciate the
opportunity to continue to serve as the GRC Chair.
My involvement on the GRC over more than 20
years has provided me with the knowledge and
experience to assure that SDNA members are
informed and involved in the process.
CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Heidi Pelzel
• School/College of Nursing:
South Dakota State
University College of
Nursing (BSN and MSN)
• Area of Practice: Many –
OB, Med-Surg, ER
• Present position and place
of employment: South
Dakota State University
College of Nursing
• Professional Organization
Activities at District
Heidi Pelzel
(Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the
past five years, including Student Association office:
◊ Member of STTI, ANA/SDNA, Rural Nurse
Organization, NLN, many taskforces at SDSU
College of Nursing
◊ Maintain a Minnesota and South Dakota
Nursing License
• Personal Statement: While there are many issues that
face nurses in South Dakota and the rest of the nation,
it is important that we focus on how to provide the
healthcare field with safe, proficient nurses. A nurse
is the most trusted profession in the USA and it is
crucial to maintain this honor. As a part of the SDNA
Education Committee, I will seek to facilitate lifelong
learning for the nurses of South Dakota, to promote
trusted professional nursing care for patients.
Sandra Sexton-Welling
• School/College of Nursing: Diploma from Methodist
College of Nursing (Omaha); BSN from University
of Detroit Mercy; MSN from Regis University
Wyoming Behavioral Institute is a
psychiatric hospital in Casper, Wyoming,
offering inpatient and outpatient care
for children, adolescents and adults.
(Denver, CO); PhD
from New Mexico State
University (Las Cruces)
• Area of Practice:
Leadership, Critical Care,
and Case Management
• Present position and place
of employment: Dean
of Nursing, Presentation
College (Aberdeen)
• Professional Organization
Activities at District
(Region), Council, State,
National Level(s) for the
past five years, including Student Association office:
◊ SDNA GRC member, 2015-2016
◊ ANA member, 2013-present
◊ AACN member, 2010-present
◊ National League of Nursing Ambassador,
2008-present
◊ Sigma Theta Tau member, 2006-present
• Personal Statement: Nursing has afforded me the
opportunity to promote health and prevent illness
in my patients while collaborating with other
health care team members. Participation on the
SDNA Continuing Nursing Education Committee
will provide an opportunity for me to promote
the nursing profession at the state level through
the assessment, planning, implementation, and
evaluation of continuing education for South
Dakota nurses. I have been blessed to be part of the
dynamic nursing profession for over thirty years
and I look forward to the opportunity to serve in a
leadership role with the SDNA.
NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Teri Egan
• School/College of
Nursing: BS in Nursing,
University of Northern
Colorado; MS in Nursing
Education, University
of Northern Colorado;
Currently a student in
the online Nursing PhD
program of the University
of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
College of Nursing.
• Area of Practice: ANCC
Sandra Sexton-
Welling
Teri Egan
Board certified in cardiac and vascular nursing.
• Present position and place of employment: Visiting
Lecturer of Health Services Administration, Beacom
School of Business, University of South Dakota
• Professional Organization Activities at District
(Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the
past five years, including Student Association office:
◊ SDNA GRC member
• Personal Statement: State and federal policymakers
are currently wrestling with several pressing health
care challenges in South Dakota—health care
provider shortages, lack of insurance for some
Wyoming Behavioral Institute in Casper, Wyoming is looking for
dedicated Nursing professionals to join our team.
We are the premier provider of behavioral health services and
treatment for children, adolescents and adults in Wyoming and the
Rocky Mountain West, and we pride ourselves on providing the
highest quality of mental health nursing care.
Wyoming Behavioral Institute offers excellent compensation and full
benefits package.
If you are a nurse with a commitment to service excellence visit our
website for available nursing opportunities today.
RNs, LPNs and New Grads welcome!
APPLY ONLINE TODAY!
www.wbihelp.com
Come join the Wyoming Behavioral Institute.
Wyoming Behavioral Institute has been accredited by The
Joint Commission (TJC) and is licensed by the State of
Wyoming’s Department of Health.
Wyoming Behavioral Institute is owned, managed and operated
by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., one of the
largest providers of high-quality healthcare in the nation.
State of Wyoming, Department of Health, Aging Division,
Healthcare Licensing and Surveys is recruiting for
Lead Health Facility Surveyor
Recruitment ID: HSHP10-04222
You will serve as a Lead Health Facility Surveyor for Non -Long Term Care,
within the Health Care Surveillance Branch, State Office of Healthcare
Licensing and Surveys, Wyoming Department of Health, supervising
health facility surveyors in conducting surveys and investigating
complaints in accordance with Wyoming State Statutes and agreement
with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
For more information or to apply online go to:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/1381747/
hshp10-04222-lead-health-facility-surveyor-cheyenne
Open until filled. EEO/ADA Employer.

September, October, November 2016 South Dakota Nurse Page 5
2016 SDNA Candidates for Office
of our most vulnerable citizens, and troubling
quality of care issues at our Indian Health Service
facilities. With growing understanding of the positive
influence of nurses’ knowledge, skills and experience
on health outcomes and public recognition as the
most trusted profession fourteen years in a row,
nurses’ perspectives on these policy deliberations
are both important and valued. Working collectively
through SDNA offers an outstanding opportunity for
each of us to stay informed, participate and fulfill
our professional responsibility to collaborate “with
other health professionals and the public to protect
human rights, promote health diplomacy, and reduce
health disparities.” (quoted material from ANA
Ethical Code, 2015)
Darcy Sherman Justice
• School/College of Nursing:
SDSU, BS in Nursing;
USD, MS in Healthcare
Administration
• Area of Practice: Nursing
Integration and Staff
Development
• Present position and place
of employment: Currently
serve as the Director of
Nursing Integration for
Avera McKennan Hospital
• Professional Organization
Darcy Sherman
Justice
Activities at District (Region), Council, State,
National Level(s) for the past five years, including
Student Association office:
◊ I have been actively involved in SDNA as the
Taskforce Chair and on the program planning
committee for the 2015 SDNA Convention
in Sioux Falls, SD and the District 10 Spring
Conference in 2015.
• Personal Statement: I have been actively involved
in the SDNA for over 30 years and know how
much leadership talent there is in our members.
Sometimes colleagues just need to be asked if they
are interested in taking a leadership role in the
organization and encouragement that mentoring
will be provided to them. In order to carry out the
important work of the association we need excited
and energetic members who are willing to step
forward in leadership roles to take us to where we
need to be in the future.
Lois Tschetter
• School/College of Nursing: South Dakota State
University, BS, MS; University of South Dakota, EdD
• Area of Practice: Nursing Education; Clinical area,
Maternal-Newborn.
• Present position and place of employment: Associate
Professor/Assistant Dean for Undergraduate
Nursing, SDSU College of Nursing
• Professional Organization
Activities at District
(Region), Council, State,
National Level(s) for the
past five years, including
Student Association office:
◊ Continuous member
of SDNA/ANA
since 1974; Current
Secretary – District
8&9; Past member
of State Nominations
Committee and
Lois Tschetter
Professional Education Council.
• Personal Statement: I am pleased to submit my name
in nomination for the State Nominations Committee.
As a member of SDNA for more than 40 years, I
welcome this opportunity to communicate with
members and encourage their participation in our
organization by running for an elected office. I am
strongly committed to working to maintain the
visibility of our professional organization which
represents the largest group of health care providers
in our state.
South Dakota has many nursing students who
are actively involved in their student organization,
and I would like to see them transition to SDNA
membership and become actively involved at the
state level once they become RNs.
ANA MEMBERSHIP ASSEMBLY DELEGATE
Eileen Bruner-Halverson
• School/College of Nursing:
Mount Marty College,
Yankton, B.S.N; Masters
Degree from South
Dakota State University
in Nursing Education,
Geriatric Fellowship
from Hartford Institute,
National Certification in
Geriatric Nursing.
• Area of Practice:
Experience in Med-
Surg, Cardiac, Geriatric
Nursing, Past DON in LTC
Eileen Bruner-
Halverson
• Present position and place of employment: Instructor
of Nursing: Clinical, Lecturer and Advisor, South
Dakota State University, Brookings, SD.
• Professional Organization Activities at District
(Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the
past five years, including Student Association office:
◊ Member of SDNA since 2000
◊ District 8/9 President 2005-2007, 2014-present
• Personal Statement: It seems to be standard that
within nursing organizations each and every nurse
is encouraged to voice their views and opinions
and be heard. What appears to be occurring is that
the vast majority of nurses are silent; they are not
being heard; not because of lack of opportunity,
but because of their personal lack of time and
self-motivation. They are also not committed to
what they perceive as the ineffective political part
of nursing. This lack of confidence, coupled with
personal apathy towards professional organizations,
is what the leadership in nursing organizations
must constantly strive to correct. In this position I
would hope to grow, to learn, and to ensure gains
in turning nurses into pro-active members of local,
state and national ANA. Thank for this opportunity.
Tom Stenvig
• School/College of
Nursing: BSN, Wayne
State University, Detroit,
1971
• Additional Professional
Education: MPH, MS,
PhD, NEA-BC, FAAN
• Area of Practice: Public
Health; Nursing Education
• Present position and place
of employment: Associate
Professor, SDSU
Tom Stenvig
• Professional Organization Activities at District
(Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the
past five years, including Student Association office:
◊ Delegate, ANA Membership Assembly
◊ President, South Dakota Nurses Foundation
• Personal Statement: Having been involved with the
ANA enterprise nationally for the last 28 years,
I am familiar with the organization and current
issues and priorities. Since 1988 I have served as
a delegate to every ANA House of Delegates and
Membership Assembly gathering except two, and
I have experience and knowledge about how the
membership should participate in governance
through Membership Assembly. If elected, I will
stay informed and be an active voice for South
Dakota membership.
Sanford Webster currently has the following opportunity
available: Registered Nurse, this is a full time position and
includes rotating shifts, weekends and holidays. This position
includes a $10,000 sign on bonus for a 2 year full time work
commitment to Sanford Hospital Webster– job code 234119.
To view a complete position description and apply online, visit
www.sanfordhealth.org and refer to job code.
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South Dakota Nurses Foundation Offers 2016 Scholarships:
Application Deadline October 1, 2016
Carman Timmerman, EdD, RN
SDNF Treasurer and Scholarship Committee Chair
October 1, 2016 is the deadline for the 2016 South
Dakota Nurse Foundation scholarships. Here is a short
summary for each of these scholarships:
South Dakota Nurses Foundation Scholarship (2)
Amount—$1000
Purpose—To support a registered nurse pursuing a master’s
or doctoral degree with the career goal of education program.
Criteria
1. Current South Dakota resident
2. Current South Dakota RN license
3. Member of SDNA for at least one year
4. Graduate student pursuing a master’s or doctoral
degree in nursing or a related field in an
accredited program with the goal of practicing
nursing in a South Dakota high need area or
teaching in a South Dakota baccalaureate or
higher degree nursing education program
5. Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher upon completion
of highest degree, i.e., baccalaureate nursing
program or master’s in nursing program
6. Career goals and personal qualities congruent
with South Dakota Nurses Foundation purposes
7. Evidence of leadership, compassion, involvement
in professional organization(s), professional
activities, and community service
Rita H. Walsh Scholarship (1)
Amount—$1000
Purpose—To support a registered nurse pursuing a
higher level of nursing education. The scholarship will be
awarded annually for the spring semester.
Criteria
1. Current South Dakota resident
2. Current South Dakota RN license
3. RN pursing a bachelor’s degree in nursing or RN
to master’s degree in nursing (bridge track) in an
accredited program
4. Demonstrates financial need
5. Demonstrates the qualities of patient advocacy,
patient education, compassion and peer mentoring
Marianne M. Stenvig Scholarship (1)
Amount—$1000
Purpose—To support a male registered nurse in pursuit of
his educational goals.
Criteria
1. Current South Dakota resident
2. Current South Dakota RN license
3. Male RN pursuing a graduate degree in nursing
(preferred) or a related field in an accredited
program
4. SDNA membership preferred
5. Career goals consistent with South Dakota Nurses
Foundation purposes of education, research and
service
6. Evidence of leadership, compassion, involvement
in professional organization(s), professional
activities, and community service.
Dr. Carl and Leona Stadler Scholarship (1)
Amount—$500
Purpose—To support a male student enrolled in an
accelerated nursing baccalaureate degree program
Criteria
1. Current South Dakota or Minnesota resident
2. Male student accepted or enrolled in the accredited
SDSU Accelerated Option program
3. Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher at time of application
4. Career goals consistent with South Dakota Nurses
Foundation purposes of education, research and service
5. Evidence of leadership, compassion, and community
service
Application Materials for Scholarships:
Access the South Dakota Nurses Association (SDNA)
website at http://www.sdnursesassociation.org/Main-
Menu/South-Dakota-Nurses-Foundation/Scholarships.
Alternatively, contact the South Dakota Nurses Association
office at contactus@sdnurses.org or 605-945-4265.
Questions About Scholarship Applications:
Contact Carman at 605.391.4053 or carmantimmerman@
gmail.com
Application Deadline for Scholarships: October 1, 2016
Award Date for Scholarships: Fall 2016
Supporting the South Dakota Nurse Foundation:
The fact that these scholarships are available
underscores the generosity of South Dakota nurses as
well as their families and friends. We thank you for that
generosity. If you are interested in donating to the South
Dakota Nurses Foundation, your gift will help sustain
the Foundation’s efforts to endorse the nursing profession
as SDNF promotes positive health care changes in South
Dakota. Please make your check payable to South Dakota
Nurses Foundation Fund and send your check to South
Dakota Community Foundation ~ Box 296 ~ Pierre, SD
57501.
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September, October, November 2016 South Dakota Nurse Page 7
Districts 1, 2 and 3
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of
South Dakota Nurses Association
Greetings to South
Dakota Nurses!
Julie Dangel MSN, RN, SDNA PAC Chair
As we all well know this is an election year. I think
we have been inundated or maybe barraged with political
verbiage. In November decisions will be made, the end of
the battles for votes, and then the real work will begin.
SDNA Mission
The South Dakota Nurses Association speaks with
a unified voice to support professional nursing through
advocacy, communication, networking and collaboration
across nursing specialties. The Registered Nurse is an
advocate of access to quality, cost effective care while
upholding standards of excellence for the profession.
Above is the mission for nurses in South Dakota. It
does not mention Republican or Democrat or Independent,
just nurses unified. This does not mean that we all think
alike or have the same wants and desires but we are all
working toward being the best nurse for our patients and
the state of South Dakota.
One way that we promote our association and our voice
is through SDNA PAC. Below is a definition of a PAC.
In the United States, a political action committee
(PAC) is a type of organization that pools campaign
contributions from members and donates those funds to
campaign for or against candidates, ballot initiatives, or
legislation (Wikipedia, 2016).
Carman Timmerman, EdD, RN
One hundred years ago on July 11 and 12, 1916,
seventeen nurses met in the Club Room of the Carnegie
Library in Rapid City. The organization, originally
known as the South Dakota State Association of Graduate
Nurses, was formed to promote “legislation beneficial
to the members of the organization “(Lead Daily Call,
September 13, 1916).
And these nurses achieved their goal within one
year. During the fifteenth session of the South Dakota
Legislature (January-March 1917), SB 38 Relating to
Examination and Registration of Graduate Nurses was
passed into law. This law mandated that persons had to
receive a certificate from the South Dakota State Nurses’
Examining Board in order to be called a registered
or graduated nurse. Among the matters covered were
“grandfathering,” examining board composition, criteria
for certification, and education. I found this information in
the historical archives section of the Rapid City Library.
You probably have access to this 1917 law, and I’d
recommend it as a fascinating read. Speaking of 1917 laws,
this was also the year that South Dakota women won the
right to vote (after four failed attempts).
So fast forward to May 6, 2016. On that day, Districts
1, 2 and 3 held its celebratory event recognizing SDNA’s
100th anniversary. About 60 nurses and friends of nurses
gathered to admire old nursing uniforms and memorabilia
as well as pictorial tributes to eleven Heirloom Nurses
(Rapid City area nurses who’ve devoted years of their lives
to the nursing profession), namely Phyllis Alexander, Mary
Lou Barrett, Sr. Therese Marie, Phyllis Hertzman, Mary
Kress, Helen Howe Lindquist, Emma Rene Malloy, Sr.
Jane Francis Mulley, Allen Rada, Mary Weber and Sharon
Weber. Districts 1, 2 and 3 President Linda DeLong
welcomed the attendees, and Sherry Bea Smith offered
an SDNA chronological overview. (Earlier in the day, a
local TV station interviewed Sherry Bea and Kris Simonds
about our event and its significance.) While we reminisced
and re-connected, we enjoyed delectable appetizers as well
as a SDNA 100th Anniversary cake.
Special thanks to Black Hills Surgical Hospital, Granite
Buick-GMC and Regional Health for their financial
support of our event and to Premier Mortgage Company
for the complimentary use of their hospitality venue. We
also appreciatively acknowledge the work of the 100th
Anniversary Planning Committee: Linda DeLong, Paula
Goddard, Kris Simonds, Sherry Bea Smith, Carla Texel,
Carman Timmerman, Lani White and Lesley Wilkinson.
The 2014 statistics of active nurses from the SD Nursing
Workforce are the following:
RN 16,084
CNM 32
CNP 651
CRNA 440
CNS 71
Total 19,761
My point is that with 19,761 RNs active in the state
of South Dakota if every RN donated $1 we would have
a PAC that state legislators would take notice of. We are
a unified voice lets be a unified group that supports the
efforts in the legislature to have our voice heard with a roar!
The members of the PAC committee should not have
to have bake sales to support our PAC with this number
of active nurses. $1 from each person is not a lot to ask
and the benefits would well outweigh the dollar. It seems
that when there is an issue to go before legislation SDNA
is one of the first calls but the dollars to support the PAC
are donated by a select group. If we are a unified voice
then we need to be a unified contributor, $1 from 19,761
nurses I cannot imagine the possibilities that South Dakota
Nurses would have on this state. Think about that………
Let’s let them hear us ROAR!

Page 8 South Dakota Nurse September, October, November 2016
2016 ANA Membership Assembly Report
2016 SDNA
Proposed Bylaws
Changes, All
Required by ANA
ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
Photo Credits: Robert Merhaut
Tom Stenvig and Eric Ollila
We had the opportunity to represent SDNA at the annual
ANA Membership Assembly meeting on June 24-25 in
Washington, DC. This was the fourth annual meeting of
the ANA Membership Assembly under the new structure
created in 2012. The meeting commemorated ANA’s 120th
anniversary, and of particular note, all nine living past ANA
presidents were present at some portion of the meeting!
The meeting focused heavily on a culture of safety, healthy
nurses, and ethics with the main theme of strengthening
nursing’s ability to partner closely with consumers. The two
days of business included the following highlights:
• Outcomes of two dialogue forums provided input
to ANA’s Reference Committee in recommending
ANA positions and policy on three topics:
◊ Nursing Advocacy for Sexual Minority and
Gender Diverse Populations
◊ Dealing with Substance Abuse Disorder in
Nursing
• The Membership Assembly heard, discussed, and
approved Reference Committee reports establishing
ANA’s policies and positions on both these topics.
• There was continued discussion on membership
pricing pilots (value pricing pilot or VPP) authorized
by bylaws amendments several years ago.
Outcomes in pilot states to date provide evidence
demonstrating how an annual dues decrease to $174
(ANA and SNA combined) resulted in membership
increases to maximize membership and revenue
growth. Action was taken to authorize pilots in
additional states. SDNA is eligible to participate in a
VPP, and we anticipate discussion concerning this at
the 2016 SDNA convention in October.
• The dues escalator through 2016 shall not be
implemented while the VPP is in progress.
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• In 2015, the Membership Assembly approved
bylaws changes to continue the Membership
Assembly business meeting in its current structure
through 2017, and approved another measure that
creates a Leadership Council. That advisory body,
composed of presidents, chief staff officers or
their designees from each constituent/state nurses
association and the Individual Member Division,
is expected to consult and collaborate with the
ANA board on issues affecting the C/SNAs and the
IMD. The inaugural meeting is planned for the fall
of 2016. At this Membership Assembly meeting
there was a strategic discussion about roles,
responsibilities, and respective authorities of the
Membership Assembly and the Leadership Council
as to how each entity will best meet association
needs while avoiding duplication and making
effective use of ANA’s resources.
• ANA has trademarked a new Healthy Nurse,
Healthy Nation Grand Challenge initiative to
improve the health of nurses and the nation focused
on four areas – sleep, rest, nutrition, and quality of
life. There are opportunities for individual nurses,
employers, SNAs, and specialty organizations to
get involved. More information is expected from
ANA prior to the launch in January, 2017.
• SDNA received special recognition and was
presented a plaque in the business session to
celebrate SDNA’s centennial.
• In the wake of the Orlando, FL, shootings,
Assembly representatives adopted a declaration
calling for sensible gun control measures, including
one that lifts a ban on the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention from studying gun violence.
• Elections were held for several board and
Nominations and Elections Committee positions.
Pam Cipriano was re-elected to a second two-year
term as President.
Overall, this was a very productive meeting reflecting
organizational changes in which ANA has emerged as
a relevant and effective national voice for nursing. We
look forward to ANA Chief Executive Officer Marla
Weston’s attendance at the SDNA Convention in Mitchell
this October. Thank you for the opportunity to represent
SDNA at this very important meeting.
Section 3. Qualifications
An individual who is qualified for Membership is one:
a. Who has been granted a license to practice as
a registered nurse in at least one state, territory,
possession, or the District of Columbia of the
United States and who does not have a license
under suspension or revocation in any state, or one
who has completed a nursing education program
and is qualified to take the state recognized exam
for registered nurse licensure as a first time writer
or is otherwise entitled by law to practice;
Section 6. Member Rights
a. SDNA/ANA Members. In accordance with these
Bylaws and relevant sections of the ANA Bylaws,
SDNA/ANA Members shall have the right to:
1. Participate in the elections of the SDNA Board of
Directors, with exception of the President and Vice-
President, the SDNA Nominations Committee,
the SDNA Delegates to the ANA Membership
Assembly, one SDNA District Leadership Team,
and the Core Issues Task Force Chair;
Article IX
Representation at ANA Meetings
Section 1. ANA Membership Assembly
a. Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the ANA
Membership Assembly shall be elected from the
SDNA/ANA members for staggered two-year terms
in accordance with ARTICLE XI of these Bylaws.
b. The SDNA President, by virtue of his or her election
to office, shall serve as a delegate Representative
to the ANA Membership Assembly. The SDNA
Vice President, by virtue of his or her election
to office, shall serve as the Alternate Delegate
Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly.
If both the President and Vice President are unable
to attend the Membership Assembly, the Alternate
Representatives Delegate shall be a member of the
Board appointed by the Board attend.
c. The remaining Delegate Alternate Representatives
to the Membership Assembly shall be elected
at large from among SDNA/ANA members
by SDNA/ANA members. The candidates for
Delegate Alternate Representative to the ANA
Membership Assembly with the next highest
number of votes shall be declared elected as
Alternate Delegate Representatives. Vacancies in
the Alternate Delegate Representatives positions
may be filled by action of the Board selecting the
candidate with next highest number of votes.
Section 4. Procedure for Nomination and Election
a. Voting on all positions identified in Section 4a
is open to all SDNA Members in good standing
with the exception of voting for (4.a.6.) Board of
Directors District Directors, in which case voting
is restricted to members holding membership in the
Districts represented by the respective position, and
(4.a.1) President, (4.a.2) Vice-President and (4.a.8 9)
Delegates Representatives to the ANA Membership
Assembly, in which case voting is restricted to
SDNA/ANA Members.The Nominations Committee
shall review names of potential candidates
submitted and prepare a ballot for open positions,
endeavoring to present at least two nominees for
each position to be filled, and providing space for
write-in candidates for uncontested races;
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September, October, November 2016 South Dakota Nurse Page 9
2016 SDNA Annual Convention
2016 SDNA Annual Convention: “Happy 100th Birthday SDNA!”
Ramada Suites and Conference Center – Mitchell, SD | October 2-3, 2016
Register for the 2016 SDNA Annual Convention Today!
To qualify for early rates, the form below must be filled out for each attendee and sent with payment to the SDNA
office by Sept. 16, 2016 (postmark). For registration after Sept. 16, 2016, please add $15/person to the registration fee.
Please circle the amount/day you are attending so we may plan for attendees:
• Full refunds less a $25.00 processing fee, allowed in case of major personal emergency when notice is given
at least 96 hours prior to the start of the event.
• SDNA cannot be held responsible for weather-related problems.
• Due to the expenses that are incurred during the planning of this event, there will be no refunds issued if
the event is cancelled for any reason including, but not limited to, bad weather, natural disaster, or acts of
terrorism.
• Fees include education programs and materials, refreshments and meals as noted on the agenda.
• **New SDNA Members: Membership Application and Convention Registration Form, along with
payment must be sent to SDNA Office together to receive discounted rate before September 16, 2016.
Name _____________________________________________ Are you a RN?
(Please print name as it will appear on the nametag.)
q Yes q No
Address ___________________________________________________ Phone ____________________
City _______________________________________________ State __________ Zip _____________
Email ______________________________________________________________________________
The South Dakota Nurses foundation (SDNF) is a charitable organization affiliated with SDNA to support
nursing in South Dakota through education, research, and service. Please consider supporting SDNF by
“Rounding Up” your registration fee.
Make your check payable to SDNA and mail to the SDNA Office (SDNA, P.O. Box 1015, Pierre, SD 57501):
Registration Fee
“Round Up” to SDNF
Total Submitted
$_______________
$_______________
$_______________
Employees of Health Care Facilities/Nursing School Faculty:
If 10 or more employees from your health care facility or nursing school register for convention, you are each eligible to receive
a 10% discount on your registration fee. The registrations must be mailed together in 1 packet to qualify for the discount.
Discount Total 10%
Total
SDNA Member
Non–Member
$_______________
$_______________
Student Nurse
/Retiree
Employer Name: _____________________________________________________________________
**New SDNA Member
(register before Sept. 16)
Sunday only $90 $122 $50 $60
Monday only $90 $122 $50 $60
Full Convention $165 $230 $85 $110
Government
Relations
Committee Report
Carrie Clausen Hansen, SDNA GRC Chair
Greetings fellow nurses. Summer is flying by and
before we know it, elections will be upon us. Whether it is
elections for SDNA, the state or national legislature, your
church boards or community organizations, I encourage
you; no, implore you to be involved.
There is no shortage of media reports, Facebook feeds,
tweets and other opportunities to learn about candidates
or their beliefs. This year, being a presidential election
year, has the potential to bring significant changes to
how healthcare and human services are approached in
America. While it can be difficult to sort through the
information and try to understand what the candidates’
positions actually are, it is important that we try. The
system only works when we participate.
Now is the time to get to know candidates. Contact
them or their campaign staff, make sure they know you
are a nurse and assure they know that you would welcome
questions regarding policy that will impact nurses, their
patients and our healthcare systems. Nurses are the
experts in nursing and are the health care providers that
are most often at the bedside. I can assure you that other
providers and other people with a vested interest in health
care are talking to them. Make sure they hear nursing’s
perspective. Share your stories.
The Government Relations Committee will soon be
planning Nurses Day at the Legislature 2017. During this
annual event, attendees will have an opportunity to learn
about the legislative process, meet legislators and discuss
health care issues. It is a great time to connect with nurses
and legislators and learn about what issues are being
discussed that will impact nursing, healthcare and our
clients.
We welcome input from you regarding legislation and
issues important to you. For those interested in becoming
more active in policy making, there are Districts that could
use a representative to the GRC. Talk to your District
President and let them know. We would like at least one
person from each SDNA District to be involved.
I leave you with my ‘typical’ statement regarding
politics, healthcare and our legislature. You may not like
policy development or politics and want someone else to
be involved instead of you, but EVERY year, legislators
in Pierre and Washington DC, who are not nurses, make
decisions that impact nurses, their patients and their
workplace. Make sure they have as much information as
possible to convince them to make the RIGHT decision.
You have a critical voice. Please use it.
Sunday, October 2, 2016
11:00 AM Registration Opens
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM Opening Ceremony
Presentation of Colors
SDNA President’s Opening Remarks
- Margie Washnok
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM Keynote Address
Topic: Health Care at a Turning Point: Seizing the Opportunity
- Marla Weston, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, American Nurses Association CEO
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Break
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Educational Breakout Sessions
Topics: A. Suicide Prevention Strategies for Nurses
- Janell Christenson, APRN-BC, LAC, CT, CHPN
Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Sioux Falls VA Health Care System
B. Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Jamie Grosdidier
PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist, Avera Queen of Peace Hospital
C. Social Media Etiquette 101: What’s #appropriate
- Sunny Kapoor
Enterprise Director—Digital Strategy, Sanford Health
- Karoliina Slack
Executive Director of Marketing, Sanford Health
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM Break
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM SDNA Business Meeting, all welcome
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Social
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Banquet and Live Auction
Monday, October 3, 2016
7:30 AM Registration Opens
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM Keynote Address
Topic: Transforming Nursing: The Institute of Medicine’s
Future of Nursing Report
- Marla Weston, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, American Nurses Association CEO
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM Nursing from the Past
- Nancy Nelson, MS, RN, Nursing Administrator, Retired
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Exhibitor Break
10:45 PM – 11:45 AM Educational Breakout Sessions
Topics: A. Infection Prevention: Best Practices
- Angela Jackley, RN, SD Dept. of Health
B. Embracing Generational Diversity in the Work Place
- Rhonda Kemmis, MA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Consultant and Trainer
Avera Behavioral Health Outpatient Services
C. Precision Medicine for Nurses: How we can use
genetics to effectively treat our patients
- Erik A. Ehli, PhD, BSN
Research Scientist, Avera Institute for Human Genetics
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM Break/Silent Auction
Closing
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Award Luncheon
Greetings from Lt. Gov. Matthew Michels
SDNA Presidential Address - Margie Washnok
Invitation to the 2017 Convention
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM Break
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Celebration of Nursing as a Profession
- Pat McGill, MA, Motivational Speaker
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM Evaluation/Adjournment

Page 10 South Dakota Nurse September, October, November 2016
District News
Districts 1, 2, 3
Greeting to you all from West River. Districts 1, 2, & 3 hosted a celebration of the
100th Anniversary of SDNA on May 6, 2016. Please read more about it in the article by
Dr. Carman Timmerman in this issue of South Dakota Nurse.
The reports from the heirloom nurses that Carman interviewed will be on display at
the SDNA Convention in Mitchell October 2 and 3, so be sure to attend convention and
read about the impressions and memories of these nurses!
Our July district meeting was at the Elk Creek Steakhouse in Piedmont with eight
members in attendance. We are planning our district fundraiser at the Central States Fair
in Rapid City in August again this year. Members and partners will be staffing entrance
gates at the Fair with proceeds from working the gates donated to SDNA.
We are looking forward to reconnecting with our colleagues and more importantly
friends at the SDNA convention in October!
Linda De Long
President, District 1, 2, & 3
District 4
We are now enjoying summer in northeastern South Dakota. We are in the midst
of taking family vacations, attending family reunions, and preparing for the first signs
of the next season. Soon there will be local and state fairs to attend; and many will be
collecting school supplies so the kids are ready for school to begin!
Our last district meeting was held on Monday, July 18, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. The
meeting kicked off with a potluck supper and conversation. The meeting was to finalize
preparations for the Brown County Fair.
The Brown County Fair was held August 16 through August 21. The nurses of District
4 and the surrounding community provide care at the First Aid station during the weeklong
event. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the nurses who volunteered
his/her time to provide this health service to the individuals attending the Brown County
Fair throughout the week!
A second item of business was to prepare the ballot for the SDNA District 4 board
positions that will be open this coming Fall 2016. The offices of SDNA District 4
president and secretary will be open.
Another item to pass along are the dates for the upcoming South Dakota Nurses
Association Annual Convention that will be held in Mitchell, SD on October 2-3, 2016.
Some district four members will be attending the two-day event. This year, SDNA
celebrates 100 years as a professional organization within our state!
Please be safe, keep healthy, and stay cool throughout the remainder of the summer!
If there are any nurses in the Aberdeen or surrounding counties in northeast South
Dakota who are interested in joining SDNA District 4, please contact Janice Noonan at
Janice.Noonan@presentation.edu or at mikejn@alliancecom.net or call (605) 951-3000.
Janice Noonan, MSN, RN
SDNA District 4 President
District 5-7
District 5 and District 7 nurses are moving at a fast pace to provide education and
entertainment for the annual SDNA Nurses Convention on October 2nd and 3rd. We are
celebrating 100 years as an association and have educational sessions related to the Past,
Present and Future of Nursing. We have many strong members who are the foundation
of our professional organization and many strong nurse leaders who will take us into
the future. There has been a great response from Exhibitors and Sponsors for this year’s
milestone event. Please plan to attend the convention as we celebrate where we have been
and where we are going together!
Nurses from District 7 are gearing up to volunteer at the First Aid Services tent at
Dakota Fest held in Mitchell in August. Working in conjunction with local EMT’s and
Paramedics from Mitchell Fire and Rescue and other volunteer nurses, the members
provide services during the well-attended three day event.
Pat Sudbeck
President, District 7
District 8 & 9
Happy summertime to everyone,
Our district report is quite short this month, since we try not to meet over the summer
months.
Thanks to everyone who helped with the SDSU Senior Colloquium this past May.
Hopefully, by our presence and free pizza, the senior nursing students will recognize
how important it is to remain active in ANA and SDNA after they graduate. A special
thanks to Tom Stenvig who ordered the food.
Also in May, Carol Peterson hosted our monthly meeting. It was reported that it was a
very nice evening. It is always great to spend time with Carol, one of the historic leaders
in South Dakota nursing.
We were unable to meet in June, but are looking forward to seeing everyone again
this August. Please let me know of locations that would like to host one of the monthly
meetings. Our district does cover a large area, and I know that many of you could find a
great place to spend an evening, completed with meal and meeting. Please contact me!!
Stay safe as you enjoy summer activities. The gravity of water safety is again very
prominent in our community as we mourn the loss of yet another life taken by the lake.
Please play safe!!
Send me your ideas for meetings!!
Eileen Bruner-Halverson
Eileen.bruner@sdstate.edu
605-530-1298
District 10
The 2016 SDNA District 10 Spring Conference was held May 12 in Sioux Falls at the
Orthopedic Institute. Attendees participated in education under the conference theme of
“New Frontiers of Nursing.”
District 11
District 11 held their May meeting at Kathy Jorgensen’s home in celebration of Nurses’
Week on May 10, 2016. Ten members were present. We discussed the 2016 Convention
theme, suggestions for speakers for 2016-2017 year and the October fund raiser at the
Pizza Ranch in Yankton for the free clinic, the Servant Hearts Clinic, in Yankton. We
also gave suggestions for several nominations for SDNA awards for the 2016 convention.
Another item of discussion is the 2017 convention that will be held in Yankton. The
Best Western Inn and Convention Center/Minerva’s has been reserved for October
1st and 2nd, 2017. We discussed possible themes for the 2017 convention. All were
encouraged to come up with some speakers.
The members of District 11 will help with the Summer Back Pack program in
Vermillion. Doris Heine is coordinating the volunteer help. Several individuals signed
up for the Fridays in the summer months. Dr. John Lushbough, the coordinator of the
Feeding Vermillion programs has informed the SDNA District 11 members of his
appreciation for the volunteer help for this important program.
District 11 hopes everyone has a pleasant, restful summer!
Kathy Jorgensen
SDNA District 11 President
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New Members
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Calendar of Events, please contact the SDNA Office at
(605) 945-4265 or by email at contactus@sdnurses.org.
October
Deadline for 2016 SDNF
Scholarship Applications
October 1
SDNA Board of Directors
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October 2
SDNA Annual
Convention
October 2 & 3
Mitchell, SD
Native American Day
October 10
SD Nurse Article
Submission Deadline –
December Issue
October 17
Roxanne Monico
Nancy Webb
Amanda Limmer
Anna Petersen
Valerie Husby
Cheryl Moss
Diana Berkland
Lisa Hoyle
Stacy Vis
District 11
Melissa Kludt
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November 11
Thanksgiving
November 24
December
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December 1
Christmas Day
December 25
February, 2017
Nurses Day at the
Legislature (NDL)
February 6-7, 2017
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Kathy Jorgensen
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Randy & Adele Jacobson
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