2016 NE Book of Reports

2016 Nebraska Nurses Association
2. Facilitate the successful transition of new members to the NNA Board and Committees to fully use their
time and talents to contribute to a meaningful experience and value for themselves and all NNA members.
Board Orientation – completed at October 31st Retreat and BOD members have had greater than
90% attendance at all scheduled meetings in 2015-2016!
Committee Orientation – informally completed by Chairs, but a stronger process is needed.
3. Support expanded operations and administrative functions of the NNA progressing toward a physical
space for NNA archives, employed staff, and a strong presence in Lincoln for all nurses in Nebraska.
NNA Office Space – as of this writing, plans look very favorable for a dedicated office space for the
NNA within the UNMC College of Nursing building scheduled for occupancy in 2018. This facility,
located on the University of Nebraska – Lincoln City Campus will offer close proximity to the capitol,
the state office building, our lobbyists, and other important policy groups.
4. Facilitate financial streamlining and long-term planning to effectively manage NNA general and
restricted funds to the best advantage for members and a sustainable association.
Three-Year Financial Planning – fueled by the generous disposition of funds by the Districts, the
NNA has begun to create a three-year budget plan. $51,790 was available to support membership
& marketing, MIGs, technology, scholarships, and contingency needs over 2016, 2017, and 2018.
Scholarship funds were all transferred to the NNF and donors are encouraged to contribute additional
funds for project/practice grants planned in 2017.
5. Actively participate in the activities of the ANA Midwest MSD to contribute to the ongoing existence
of this key structure and staff members who actively support our states and our strong collaboration.
MSD To Become A Corporation – Since May 2013, the (NNA) has participated in a collaborative
pilot known as the Midwest Multi-State Division (MW MSD) with five State Nurses Associations
(SNAs) – Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota, Iowa and Missouri – to explore opportunities to share
administrative, programmatic, and leadership services. The purpose of the regional model was to
create economies of scale while maintaining strong, visible, highly impactful SNAs. The initiative
was a shared investment between the SNAs and the ANA. The MW MSD has provided the NNA
with unique opportunities including the adoption of CQ Roll Call advocacy outreach software; CE
approver/provider unit consolidation and support; member communication via shared newsletters,
social media posts, and call centers; best practices from the ANA Standards of Excellence; and
contracted finance operations. At a face-to-face meeting in August 2015, leaders from the MW MSD
states committed to explore a formalized corporate structure to enable the MW MSD to remain
active after the pilot phase ends. With faith in the group, ANA agreed to continue shared funding and
support for the model through 2016, and potentially beyond. On March 31, 2016 the NNA Board voted
to become a member of this corporate structure to leverage back-office operations support. Also
committing to the structure were Missouri Nurses Association (MONA) and Kansas State Nurses
Association (KSNA). Iowa and North Dakota chose not to continue with the MSD. Recruitment of
additional states is a priority. Initial Directors representing NNA on the MW MSD Board are Terry
Anderson and Anna Mackevicius.
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