2017 INF/INA Conference & Annual Meeting
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<strong>2017</strong> Iowa Nurses Foundation / Iowa Nurses Association <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> and <strong>Conference</strong><br />
Continuing Education<br />
KEYNOTE SPEAKER OUTLINE<br />
Iowa Nurse Assistance Program<br />
“The Iowa Nurse Assistance Program (<strong>INA</strong>P), offered by the Iowa Board of<br />
Nursing, “Addressing Impaired Nurses in the Workplace and how an Alternative<br />
to Discipline Program Can Help”<br />
Rhonda Ruby, MS, RN<br />
Ms. Rhonda Ruby, MS, RN is the Iowa Nurse Assistance Program Coordinator with the<br />
Iowa Board of Nursing. Her current position requires expertise in developing, coordinating<br />
and managing all aspect of the <strong>INA</strong>P program and educating the community on how<br />
<strong>INA</strong>P can help impaired nurses. She is responsible for the monitoring of all active<br />
participants in the program, as well assuring compliance to program requirements.<br />
COURSE TITLE: “The Iowa Nurse Assistance Program (<strong>INA</strong>P), offered by the Iowa<br />
Board of Nursing. “Addressing Impaired Nurses in the Workplace and how an<br />
Alternative to Discipline Program Can Help”<br />
DATE & TIME: Friday, October 20, <strong>2017</strong>, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM<br />
LOCATION: Courtyard Marriott, Ankeny, IA<br />
IOWA NURSES FOUNDATION<br />
IS IBON CONTINUING<br />
EDUCATION PROVIDER #25<br />
APPROVED BY THE IOWA<br />
BOARD OF NURSING<br />
COURSE CREDIT: 1.2 contact hours (.12 CEUs) IBON<br />
FEES: $50 for CE only/ <strong>Conference</strong> Attendees included in registration<br />
COURSE PURPOSE: This session will describe the alternative to discipline (ATD)<br />
process utilized by the Iowa Nurse Assistance Program for impaired nurses. It will<br />
explain how employers can utilize <strong>INA</strong>P to assist impaired nurses in the workplace<br />
including reentry into safe practice.<br />
FACULTY: Rhonda Ruby, MS, BA, RN; Iowa Nurse Assistance Program (<strong>INA</strong>P) Coordinator<br />
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this presentation the nurse should be able to:<br />
1. Identify the alternative to discipline process utilized in <strong>INA</strong>P process including referral, eligibility, intake, and monitoring.<br />
2. Identify key components of an effective alternative to discipline program.<br />
3. Distinguish between disciplinary and non-disciplinary approaches used by the Board.<br />
4. Recognize the strengths and benefits of the Iowa Nurse Assistance Program.<br />
CERTIFICATE OF EVALUATION: IBON - Please complete the evaluation form and return it to: Iowa Nurses Foundation,<br />
2400 86th Street, #32, Urbandale, IA 50322. Course evaluations may be sent directly to the Iowa Board of Nursing<br />
at RiverPoint Business Park 400 SW 8th Street Suite B, Des Moines, IA 50309<br />
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE: IBON - Please complete the certificate of attendance. Keep the pink copy for your<br />
file for 4 years and return the white and yellow copies to the course coordinator, along with your completed course<br />
evaluation at the completion of the program. Copies of the certificate of attendance are kept by the Iowa Nurses<br />
Foundation office for 4 years.<br />
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