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<strong>2018</strong> Alabama State Nurses Association <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Convention</strong><br />
DEDICATION<br />
The <strong>2018</strong> <strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> and House of Delegates is<br />
dedicated to Dr. Bobbie Holt-Ragler<br />
The <strong>2018</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> is dedicated to Dr.<br />
Bobbie Holt-Ragler. Dr. Holt-Ragler, or Bobbie as many<br />
of us affectionately know her, has been a member of<br />
the Alabama State Nurses Association (<strong>ASNA</strong>) and<br />
Mobile County Nurses Society since 1992. She has held<br />
the position of Treasurer at both the local and state<br />
level and is in her 10th year participating as a delegate<br />
representing her district at <strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Convention</strong>s.<br />
Her accolades include numerous awards for excellence<br />
as a student, nurse, mentor, and leader. Bobbie has<br />
been recognized by her peers in nursing many times<br />
including the Lillian Holland Harvey Award, Sigma<br />
Theta Tau President’s Award for Outstanding Service,<br />
Award for Excellence in Nursing Mentorship, and the<br />
Lillian B. Smith Award. In 1996 she wrote and produced<br />
the American Nurses Association’s <strong>Convention</strong> and<br />
Centennial Celebration Theme Song “A Nurse’s Tribute.”<br />
Phillipians 2:4 states, Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of<br />
others. Bobbie lives this verse daily. She is a member of the Greater Allenville A.O.H. in Whistler,<br />
Alabama where she is involved in the ministry of music and Sunday School.<br />
Her servant’s heart shows through in her community work in programs to bring recognition<br />
and an end to domestic violence, advocating for the USA Center of Excellence for Healthy<br />
Communities to eliminate health disparities, the American Cancer Society and American Heart<br />
Association, and coaching elders at local libraries through the Matter of Balance program.<br />
It is with great respect and affection we the nurses of the Alabama State Nurses Association<br />
dedicate this 105th <strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> to Dr. Bobbie Holt-Ragler.<br />
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SPONSORS<br />
Auburn University School of Nursing – Platinum Sponsor *Keynote Address<br />
Alacare Home Health & Hospice – Gold Sponsor *Awards Luncheon<br />
Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. – Gold Sponsor *Al Fresco Celebration Dinner<br />
Tenet Healthcare – Gold Sponsor *Auction<br />
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia – Bronze Sponsor *Board of Nursing Plenary<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> District 5 – *Opening Plenary<br />
Association of Nigerians Montgomery – *Poster Sponsor<br />
Southeast Health – *<strong>2018</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> Bag Sponsor<br />
EXHIBITORS<br />
Air Methods, Inc.<br />
Alabama Health Action Coalition<br />
Alabama Organ Center<br />
Auburn University at Montgomery<br />
Chamberlain University<br />
Children’s of Alabama<br />
DCH Health System<br />
Gideons International<br />
Healthcare Learning Innovations<br />
Tenet Healthcare<br />
The Porter Agency of Farmers Insurance<br />
The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing<br />
The University of Alabama in Huntsville<br />
Troy University<br />
UAB Medicine<br />
USG eMajor/Columbus State University<br />
Wexford Health Services<br />
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<strong>ASNA</strong>’s <strong>2018</strong> ANNUAL CONVENTION<br />
Contents<br />
Sponsors and Exhibitors<br />
________________________________________________________________________________________3<br />
Welcome<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________ 11<br />
General Information<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________ 15<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Agenda<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________ 19<br />
Resolutions<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________20<br />
Meet the Candidates<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________27<br />
Parliamentary Information<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________35<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> Reports<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________39<br />
District Boundaries & Map<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________79<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> Bylaws<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________80<br />
Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel - Map<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________96<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> Strategic Plan<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________97<br />
Willing to Serve Form<br />
______________________________________________________________________________________103<br />
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Welcome Message from the President<br />
Rebecca Huie, DNP, RN, ACNP, VHA-CM<br />
Greetings Alabama Nurses! Welcome to the <strong>2018</strong> <strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> in Opelika, Alabama!<br />
Our theme this year is “Caring for Others, Caring for Self.” As nurses, we are excellent at caring for<br />
others. This comes natural to us but caring for ourselves may not be as easy. I struggle with work-life<br />
balance and self-care. As seasons change in our lives; work, job, or family obligations may take away<br />
time that we would normally dedicate to self-care. We work in a high stress environment, and stress can<br />
increase cortisol levels and potentially lead to weight gain, fatigue, or other health issues. We will have<br />
a health-conscious theme throughout the convention, so we hope this convention will be enjoyable and<br />
invigorating for you. There are many fun activities planned. Make sure to visit the exhibits and the poster<br />
presentations. We want to support vendors that help to make this convention a success, and the nurses<br />
that take time to develop posters and share information with other nurses across the state. The most<br />
valuable thing that I get out of the <strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> is the opportunity to network with nurses in<br />
various healthcare settings and share ideas and knowledge. As nurses, we are life long learners and this<br />
convention is a great opportunity to obtain knowledge and make new friends.<br />
Each year, <strong>ASNA</strong> supports a community service project from the local area. This year, we will be taking<br />
donations to support the ‘House of Ruth,’ which is a grass roots, non-profit organization that provides<br />
temporary shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. We will be accepting donations<br />
for the duration of the convention. This list is posted on our website and you can get information at the<br />
registration desk.<br />
We are extremely excited to have Governor Kay Ivey as a Keynote Speaker during the awards luncheon.<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> appreciates the Governor’s support of the nursing profession! A special ‘Thank you’ to Denise<br />
Beadle, Chair of the <strong>Convention</strong> Planning Committee, <strong>ASNA</strong> Staff, and all members of this committee for<br />
the hard work in making this convention possible.<br />
On a bittersweet note, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for serving as your <strong>ASNA</strong> President for the<br />
past two years. This has been such a wonderful experience to serve in this capacity and I will never forget<br />
the overwhelming support that I have received from the <strong>ASNA</strong> staff and my close colleagues. Thank you<br />
to all Alabama Nurses for all that you do to promote excellence in the most trusted profession. Enjoy the<br />
convention!<br />
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<strong>ASNA</strong> BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Officers<br />
President ..................................................Rebecca Huie, DNP, ACNP<br />
President Elect ..............................................Sarah Wilkinson, DNP, RN<br />
Vice President ...................................Linda Gibson-Young, PHD, CRNP, FAANP<br />
Secretary ................................................Lindsey Harris, DNP, FNP-BC<br />
Treasurer .............................................. Wanda Spillers, DNP, RN, CCM<br />
District Presidents<br />
District 1 ................................................Donna Everette, MSN, BS, RN<br />
District 2 .............................................. Jackie Williams, DNP, MSN, RN<br />
District 3 ............................................... Debbie Litton, DNP, RN, MBA<br />
District 4 ..............................................Jacqueline Smith, EdD, MSN, RN<br />
District 5 ..............................................J. Wade Forehand, DNP, RN-BC<br />
Commission on Professional Issues ............................Erica Elkins-Little, DNP, RN, Chair<br />
Parliamentarian ....................................................Sue Morgan, PhD, RN<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> HEADQUARTERS STAFF<br />
Executive Director ..........................................Dr. John C. Ziegler, MA, D. MIN<br />
Director Leadership Services ................................. Charlene Roberson, MEd, RN-BC<br />
Continuing Education Coordinator .................................Katie Drake Speer, MSN, RN<br />
Programs and Structural Unit Coordinator ................................April Bishop, BS, ASIT<br />
Attorney ....................................................... Don Eddins, BS, MS, JD<br />
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WELCOME TO <strong>ASNA</strong> CONVENTION <strong>2018</strong>!<br />
NURSES: Caring for others, caring for self<br />
District 5 would like to welcome each of you to <strong>Convention</strong> <strong>2018</strong>, held this year at the beautiful Grand<br />
National Resort in Opelika! We have lined up an array of speakers, informative meetings, an exciting<br />
live auction and other fun events, as well as delicious food to enjoy while you are here. Our community<br />
project for District Five is the House of Ruth, and we elected to bring this forward as our service project<br />
for this year’s convention. For the donations we have received, THANK YOU! Your selflessness in giving<br />
brings hope and help to those in need.<br />
As your <strong>Convention</strong> Chair, let me tell you … what a job! Bringing an event of this magnitude together in a<br />
cohesive fashion is in no way the work of one person, but MANY. For my convention committee members<br />
– thank you for your willingness to pitch in and make sure things are done. For my District 5 President (Dr.<br />
Wade Forehand) and Vice-President (Dr. Linda Gibson-Young), thank you for your suggestions, prompting,<br />
and support. Thank you seems pitifully inadequate. For the <strong>ASNA</strong> staff – Charlene, John, and April –<br />
your support and endless ideas have made this task far lighter than it could be. To those not mentioned<br />
by name, please know that I appreciate each one of you. No (wo)man is an island, and this convention<br />
reflects the attention to detail, concern for others, and yes – the love – that each of you show every day in<br />
what you do. Again, many thanks, and remember this:<br />
You cannot fill from an empty cup. Taking time for yourself is not selfish, it gives you the ability and<br />
strength to do the selfless work that you do. Take time for, and take care of, YOU.<br />
Enjoy the convention!<br />
Denise Beadle, BSN, RN<br />
President-Elect, District 5<br />
<strong>Convention</strong> Chair <strong>2018</strong><br />
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ALABAMA STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS<br />
1913-<strong>2018</strong><br />
1913 Miss Linna Denny<br />
1915 Miss Margaret Hutton<br />
1916 Miss LeMoyne Phares<br />
1917 Miss Helen MacLean<br />
1919 Miss Mary Denman<br />
1920 Miss Eunice Ward<br />
1921 Miss Eloise Schlund<br />
1922 Miss Elizabeth LaForge<br />
1923 Miss Bertha Clements<br />
1924 Miss Margaret Murphy<br />
1925 Miss Annie Mae Beddow<br />
1930 Miss Mattie Houston<br />
1932 Mrs. Opan C. Spiva<br />
1933 Miss Annice Jackson<br />
1935 Miss Celestine Pratt<br />
1936 Mrs. Ossie Gannaway<br />
1938 Mrs. Agnes Steele<br />
1939 Miss Violet Marshall<br />
1941 Miss Grace Holtzclaw<br />
1943 Mrs. Ione Champlain<br />
1945 Miss Pearl Barclay<br />
1947 Miss Pearl Davis<br />
1948 Miss Catherine Corley<br />
1951 Mrs. Dorothy Britt<br />
1952 Mrs. Kathryn Crossland<br />
1956 Ms. Anne Meyer<br />
1960 Dean Florence Hixon<br />
1964 Miss Ann Flynn<br />
1968 Mrs. Thelma Mitchell<br />
1972 Sister Almeda Golson<br />
1974 Dr. Margaret Milsap<br />
1976 Ms. Linda Rubin<br />
1978 Ms. Cynthia Rector<br />
1980 Ms. Gwen Mitchell<br />
1982 Dr. Rosemary Adams<br />
1983 Ms. Martha Hearn<br />
1984 Dr. Mable Lamb<br />
1985 Dr. Norma Mobley<br />
1986 Ms. Murlene Sides<br />
1987 Dr. Janet Awtrey<br />
1989 Dr. Norma Ferguson<br />
1991 Ms. Joyce Chappelear<br />
1993 Ms. Cynthia Jolley<br />
1995 Dr. Juanzetta Flowers<br />
1997 Ms. Ruth Harrell<br />
1999 Ms. Charlotte Wynn<br />
2001 Ms. Ruth Harrell<br />
2003 Dr. Juanzetta Flowers<br />
2005 Ms. Janet Donoghue<br />
2007 Dr. Ruby Morrison<br />
2009 Dr. Debbie Faulk<br />
2011 Dr. Joyce Varner<br />
2013 Dr. Arlene Morris<br />
2015 Mr. Brian Buchmann<br />
2017 Dr. Rebecca Huie<br />
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CONVENTION GOALS/Outcome Measures<br />
1. Explore at least two methods that nurses can utilize to be more proactive in the community at large.<br />
2. Examine research conducted by Alabama nurses that can make a positive change in health care for<br />
Alabama citizens.<br />
3. Network with colleagues and exchange ideas that can improve your own practice of nursing.<br />
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CONVENTION<br />
Additional Tickets for Events: Additional tickets for events will be available through pre-registration. Only<br />
a limited number of tickets for these events will be available at the <strong>Convention</strong> site. PLEASE SUPPORT<br />
THE CONVENTION BY ATTENDING PLANNED FUNCTIONS.<br />
Room Changes: Room changes may be necessary! Any changes will be announced at the business<br />
meetings and/or posted.<br />
Breaks: We have several planned breaks. Some of these will be sponsored and recognition is printed in<br />
the program and will be given at the break.<br />
We will have the Awards Luncheon Thursday, October 4, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
Continuing Education:<br />
Thursday, October 4<br />
4.5 ANCC<br />
5.4 ABN<br />
Friday, October 5<br />
6.5 ANCC<br />
7.8 ABN<br />
Saturday, October 6 (Mabel Lamb Day)<br />
4.5 ANCC<br />
5.4 ABN<br />
Pharmacology Hours Saturday, October 6<br />
Tract I - Clinical Focus - 1.0<br />
Tract 2 - Pharmacology - 5.4<br />
Alabama State Nurses Association is an Approver Provider of Continuing Education in Nursing by the Mississippi<br />
Nurses Foundation, Inc., an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on<br />
Accreditation.<br />
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<strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> Disclosures<br />
1. Attendees are expected to attend at least 90% of each session to receive continuing nursing education<br />
credit for that session.<br />
2. Attendees will be expected to evaluate at least ten (10) Posters to receive continuing nursing education<br />
credit as follows: <strong>Convention</strong> Posters, Friday, October <strong>2018</strong> during exhibit times and lunch<br />
3. All sessions will be evaluated separately on the <strong>ASNA</strong> web site. Deadline for evaluations will be<br />
midnight, November 15, <strong>2018</strong><br />
4. Certificates of Attendance will be generated electronically immediately following the completion of the<br />
evaluation.<br />
5. Nursing licensees will not be scanned. <strong>ASNA</strong> will place contact hours on the Board of Nursing<br />
transcript based on sessions evaluated, no later than November 30, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
6. All presenters and planners of the convention declare no conflict of interests. Presenters’ employment<br />
settings will be announced at the start of each session.<br />
7. The presence of products in the exhibit area does not imply endorsement by <strong>ASNA</strong> or ANCC.<br />
8. <strong>ASNA</strong> has received no commercial support for this conference.<br />
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8am<br />
9am<br />
10am<br />
12pm<br />
2pm<br />
3pm<br />
5pm<br />
6:30pm<br />
7:45am<br />
8:15am<br />
9am<br />
10am<br />
1pm<br />
3:30pm<br />
5:30pm<br />
7pm<br />
7:30am<br />
7:45am<br />
8:30am<br />
8am–1pm<br />
Registration – Pre Function Area<br />
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Opening Plenary: Dr. Amith Skandhan, “Importance of Self Care for Nurses” – Ampitheater<br />
House Of Delegates (Session 1) – Ampitheater<br />
Awards Luncheon Featuring Governor Kay Ivey – Grand National Ball Room<br />
Plenary Session: Peggy Benson, MSN, RN, Executive Officer Alabama Board of Nursing,<br />
“Board of Nursing Update” – Ampitheater<br />
House of Delegates (Session 2) – Ampitheater<br />
Network Time<br />
Dinner and Auction – Grand National Ball Room<br />
Breakfast – Grand National Ball Room<br />
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Polls, Pick Up Auction Items – Polls – Grand National Ball Room/Auction Pickup Meeting Room I<br />
Key Note Address, Dr. Terri Poe, “A Personal Leadership Journey” – Ampitheater<br />
Exhibitors, Posters, Lunch – Grand National Ball Room<br />
Leadership Academy Presentations – Ampitheater<br />
House of Delegates (Session 3) – Ampitheater<br />
Network Time<br />
An Al Fresco Celebration Supper – Patio<br />
Registration – Pre Function Area<br />
Breakfast – Camellia<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> BOD Meeting – Meeting Room I<br />
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, <strong>2018</strong><br />
MABLE LAMB CONTINUING EDUCATION DAY<br />
Tract 1 – Clinical Focus – Grand National Ball Room<br />
• Mass Causalities, Cynthia G. Berry, DNP, RN, CNE, COI<br />
(Case Study from Field to Hospital)<br />
• Behavioral Health Panel, Tuskegee University Nursing Faculty<br />
(Opioids, Autism, Suicide, and Bullying)<br />
• Ethics at the End of Life, Christy Daffron, DNP, RN<br />
• Pathophysiology Applied at the Bedside, Tuskegee University Nursing Faculty<br />
(Interpretation of Common Laboratory Tests and Chest Tubes: set up to maintenance)<br />
Tract 2 – Pharmacology – Grand National Ball Room<br />
• New Drugs, Drug Recalls & Adjusting to Constant Change,<br />
Felicia Scott-Strickland, Phar. D.<br />
• Pediatric Emergency Drugs and Special Needs of Children,<br />
Tedra Smith, DNP, CRNP-PC, CNE<br />
• Neonatal Pain Management and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS),<br />
Mary Beth Bodin, DNP, RN<br />
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RESOLUTIONS<br />
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Improving the Physical and Mental Health Needs in<br />
Alabama Prisons and Detention Centers<br />
WHEREAS, Alabama State Nurses Association (<strong>ASNA</strong>) promotes quality health care as a human right for<br />
all; and<br />
WHEREAS, it is well known Alabama prisons are overcrowded and that mental health care for inmates has<br />
been under the scrutiny of the Federal Court; and<br />
WHEREAS, there is a separate population of incarcerated persons in Alabama, namely, immigrant<br />
detainees under the office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); and<br />
WHEREAS, it is of great concern to the nursing community that incarcerated persons under all jurisdictions<br />
within the state have fair and humane access to quality healthcare; and<br />
WHEREAS, it is disconcerting to hear reports of alleged lack of access to families and friends, lack of<br />
interpreters, lack of outdoor recreation or access to fresh air and sunlight, inadequate physical and mental<br />
health care, inadequate nutrition, sanitation, clean clothing and clean-living conditions; and<br />
WHEREAS, <strong>ASNA</strong> supports efforts underway to improve healthcare for inmates, we also recognize that<br />
lack of funding and resources inhibit the implementation of higher standards of care; be it therefore<br />
RESOLVED, that <strong>ASNA</strong> monitor public information about healthcare conditions/services for incarcerated/<br />
detained individuals in Alabama and use <strong>ASNA</strong> media to increase awareness of these issues in the nursing<br />
community; and be it further<br />
RESOLVED, that <strong>ASNA</strong> will seek to participate in forums, discussions and/or policy making committees<br />
to advocate for improvements in the provision of quality physical and mental health care for men and<br />
women in Alabama jails, prisons and detention centers.<br />
Submitted by: Ethics and Human Rights Committee, Rosemarie Juergensen, RN, MSN and Bonnie Rausch,<br />
RN, BSN, Co-Chairs<br />
References:<br />
Cason, Mike (2017). Alabama Prisons - State: Double mental health staff. Huntsville Times, Oct. 11, 2017. A1 and A6<br />
Moench, Mallory (<strong>2018</strong>) Gadsden “black hole” for deportation cases. Inmates can languish in jail for years.<br />
Huntsville Times, May 9, <strong>2018</strong>. A3 LOCAL+ REGION – ETOWAH COUNTY<br />
https://thebea.st/2sSLzlV?source=email&via=mobile<br />
https://www.schr.org/files/post/files/HaleCountyAL.PDF<br />
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Healthy Nurse Awareness Initiative<br />
WHEREAS, the American Nurses Association (ANA) defines a healthy nurse as “one who actively focuses<br />
on creating and maintaining a balance and synergy of physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual,<br />
personal, and professional wellbeing” (ANA, n.d.a), and<br />
WHEREAS, nurses are less healthy than the average American. Nurses are more likely to be overweight,<br />
have higher levels of stress, and get less sleep (ANA, n.d.b), and<br />
WHEREAS, nurses are role models for their patients, colleagues, families, and neighbors (ANA, n.d.b),<br />
therefore be it<br />
RESOLVED, that the Commission on Professional Issues (COPI) committee will design Healthy Nurse<br />
posters on the physical and psychosocial/mental health of the nurse; and be it further<br />
RESOLVED, the COPI committee will write an article that the Alabama State Nurses Association (<strong>ASNA</strong>)<br />
will publish in The Alabama Nurse to provide awareness of the issue, encourage nursing facilities across<br />
the state to print and display Healthy Nurse posters, and supply a link to download and print Healthy<br />
Nurse posters; and be it further<br />
RESOLVED, that the <strong>ASNA</strong> will encourage each district to provide education regarding the healthy nurse<br />
and each district would choose one physical and one psychosocial/mental health initiative to focus on for<br />
the year.<br />
Submitted by: COPI- Dr Erica Elkins-Little, Chair<br />
References<br />
American Nurses Association. (n.d.a). Healthy nurse, healthy nation. Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/<br />
practice-policy/work-environment/health-safety/healthy-nurse-healthy-nation/<br />
American Nurses Association. (n.d.b). What is the healthy nurse, healthy nation grand challenge? Retrieved from<br />
http://www.healthynursehealthynation.org/<br />
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Supporting Student Resilience in the<br />
Nursing Classroom<br />
Proposed by: Abby Grammer Horton, MSN, RN and Arlene Morris, MSN, Ed.D, RN<br />
WHEREAS, the Alabama State Nurses Association has been among the first to respond to needs of our<br />
nation through increasing awareness of nursing education needs and advocating for schools of nursing,<br />
and<br />
WHEREAS, national data trends reflect a growing concern on many college campuses about students’<br />
ability to “bounce back” after difficult experiences and disappointments, and<br />
WHEREAS, growing numbers of undergraduate nursing students and faculty (nearly 62%) report<br />
experiencing academic incivility, and<br />
WHEREAS, exposure to incivility may lead to a decrease in student participation in the classroom resulting<br />
in failure, poor attrition, stress, anxiety, depression, and lack of self-esteem, and<br />
WHEREAS, incivility which begins in the classroom has been shown to more frequently result in<br />
professional nurses who are “uncivil,” which has been shown to contribute to nurse burnout and poor<br />
patient outcomes; and<br />
WHEREAS, ANA’s Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements states that nurses are required<br />
to “create an ethical environment and culture of civility and kindness, treating colleagues, co-workers,<br />
employees, students, and others with dignity and respect,” and<br />
WHEREAS, ANA states, “Best practice strategies based on evidence must be implemented to prevent<br />
and mitigate incivility, bullying, and workplace violence; to promote the health, safety, and wellness of<br />
registered nurses; and to ensure optimal outcomes across the health care continuum,” therefore may it be<br />
RESOLVED, that the Alabama State Nurses Association advocates a course of action to institute a zerotolerance<br />
policy on incivility within nursing and nursing education, through methods such as development<br />
of a position paper with a follow-up article in The Alabama Nurse; and be it further<br />
RESOLVED, that the Alabama State Nurses Association advocates a course of action to develop, promote,<br />
and implement teaching strategies through methods such as establishing a task force, perhaps inviting<br />
representatives from other nursing association involved in nursing education (e. g. ACAPNEP, Alabama<br />
League of Nurses, etc.). Strategies to be developed include those:<br />
1.) that can be used to support student resilience while keeping academic standards high,<br />
2.) that can be adopted into existing course assignments and classroom environments, as well as<br />
within programs, departments, and institutions to effectively prepare students to be competent,<br />
resilient, innovative problem-solvers.<br />
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References<br />
Allman, L., Valentine, A., & Valentine, E. (2012). She’s come undone. Community College Journal, 83(1), 42-47.<br />
*American Nurses Association Professional Issues Panel (Nov. 2017). A Call to Action Report: Exploring moral<br />
resilience toward a culture of ethical practice. Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/~4907b6/<br />
globalassets/docs/ana/ana-call-to-action--exploring-moral-resilience-final.pdf<br />
*American Nurses Association (July 22, 2015). ANA Official Position Statement: Incivility, bullying, and workplace<br />
violence. Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/nursing-excellence/official-positionstatements/<br />
Bowers, K. M. & Lopez, S. J. (2010). Capitalizing on personal strengths in college. Journal of College and Character,<br />
11(1), 1-11.<br />
Cassidy, S. (2014). Resilience building in students: the role of academic self-efficacy. Frontiers in Psychology, 6,<br />
1781-1781.<br />
Clark, C. M., & Springer, P. J. (2007). Thoughts on incivility: Student and faculty perceptions of uncivil behavior in<br />
nursing education. Nursing Education Perspectives, 28(2), 93-97 5p. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.<br />
com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=106128482&site=ehost-live<br />
Hartley, M. T. (2011). Examining the relationships between resilience, mental health, and academic persistence in<br />
undergraduate college students. Journal of American College Health, 59(7), 596-604. doi:10.1080/07448481.201<br />
0.515632<br />
Kinzie, J. (2012). Exploring the expectations and experience gap in the first college year: how do first generation<br />
students fare? Session presented at the annual conference on the First-Year Experience of the National Resource<br />
Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, San Antonio, TX.<br />
Michael, K. D., Huelsman, T. J., Gerard, C., Gilligan, T. M., & Gustafson, M. R. (2006). Depression among college<br />
students: Trends in prevalence and treatment seeking. Counseling and Clinical Psychology Journal, 3(2), 60-70.<br />
Padgett, R. D., Johnson, M. P., & Pascarella, E. T. (2012). First-generation undergraduate students and the impacts of<br />
the first year of college: Additional evidence. Journal of College Student Development, 53(2), 243-266.<br />
Turner, J. E., & Husman, J. (2008). Emotional and cognitive self-regulation following academic shame. Journal of<br />
Advanced Academics, 20(1), 138-173.<br />
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MEET THE<br />
CANDIDATES<br />
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NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS<br />
Alabama State Nurses Association’s (<strong>ASNA</strong>) nomination and election of Officers shall be conducted in<br />
accordance with the current issue of Robert’s Rules of Order during the official meeting of the <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
House of Delegates (HOD).<br />
1. NOMINATIONS<br />
A. Nominations Committee<br />
a. Nominations from the Nominations Committee shall be accomplished according to <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
Bylaws.<br />
B. Nominations from the floor of the HOD shall be accomplished according to the current issue of<br />
Robert’s Rules of Order.<br />
2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS<br />
A. Elections will be by secret ballot.<br />
B. Only credentialed delegates will be allowed to vote at the <strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Convention</strong>. See <strong>ASNA</strong> website<br />
(alabamanurses.org) under members only section for convention information.<br />
COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONAL ISSUES<br />
Abby Horton, MSN, RN<br />
Dist: 2<br />
Views of the Issues: Many complex issues are facing nurses, today. Among these issues<br />
are the impact of the ACA implementation, scope of practice concerns for NPs, safety<br />
standards, patient ratios/acuity levels, and much more. As a nurse educator, I see the<br />
intersectionality of these issues first hand and how it impacts future nurses. It would be<br />
privilege to serve on this committee!<br />
Mary Walker, RN<br />
Dist: 5<br />
Views of the Issues: Long working hours and nurse to patient ratio. If elected to this<br />
position I will work diligently to have laws put in place to prevent nurses from working<br />
consecutive hours which leads to fatigue and possibly patient harm. I will also work<br />
to ensure that the nurse to patient ratio would be one to four which would ensure that<br />
the patient is receiving adequate care. This would allow the nurse to focus labs, patient’s response to<br />
medications and educate the patient on their disease process. This could decrease readmissions and help<br />
the patient to have a better quality of life.<br />
Diane Young, MSN, RN<br />
Dist: 5<br />
Views of the Issues: I believe two of the most important issues are transition into practice<br />
and retention. As a nurse educator, I receive feedback from former students who describe<br />
feeling rushed into practice. Collaboration between academia and clinical practice is<br />
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important in smoothing the transition and increasing nurse retention. With an aging nurse population,<br />
finding ways to retain new nurses is vitally important.<br />
Frederic Prosser, BSN, RN, CCRN<br />
Dist: 3<br />
Views of the Issues: Due to the dynamic state of healthcare, the challenges that nurses face<br />
change at a rapid rate. While nurses face multiple issues, there are three key challenges<br />
currently facing all nurses.<br />
1. Balance. Nurses face a tremendous struggle between providing direct bedside patient care and<br />
devoting their time to administrative activities such as excessive charting and the fulfillment of<br />
institutional requirements.<br />
2. Devotion to bedside nursing. Many healthcare institutions struggle with providing appropriate staff<br />
to promote reasonable nurse-patient ratios. Much of this is due to many nurses not staying at the<br />
bedside. Bedside nursing has become a training ground for other ventures rather than a career in<br />
which one can develop, advance and bring professional fulfillment. We must transform the role<br />
of the bedside nurse and offer clearer career pathways, advancement opportunities and benefits<br />
which will attract nurses to the bedside for the long-term.<br />
3. Violence in the workplace. Violence against healthcare providers is on the rise nationally. This<br />
violence not only comes from patients but also occur among healthcare providers. We must<br />
make a meaningful investment in emotional balance for nurses. Nurses must also be trained in<br />
recognizing and dealing with dangerous healthcare situations.<br />
After thirteen years as both a bedside nurse and a nurse manager, I have had direct experience with the<br />
multiple challenges of nurses in various healthcare situations. I bring not only a strong perspective but also<br />
progressive and innovative thinking that can help solve problems for nurses.<br />
Douglas Stephens, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC<br />
Dist: 3<br />
Views of the Issues:<br />
“Nursing Shortage”<br />
Currently and in the future, we are faced with a nursing shortage. People are surviving<br />
longer with chronic diseases. The healthcare system is being utilized at an increased rate, requiring more<br />
nursing services. The nursing shortage will continue to lag behind despite an evolving healthcare system.<br />
I would like to work with and support efforts to aid nursing development to help our expanding healthcare<br />
system. To meet the demands placed on the profession of nursing, we need innovative concepts to<br />
introduce potential students to nursing and retain in professional programs. I would like to devote our<br />
attention to recruitment, development, and retention to the nursing profession with our many state offered<br />
nursing education programs.<br />
We are fortunate to have a state rich in nursing programs that provide a strong theoretical and clinical<br />
foundation. I would like to work with a state task force dedicated to addressing the nursing shortage. I<br />
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would like to open dialogue to stimulate innovative ideas and concepts in addressing nursing shortage<br />
from an educational standpoint. We can re-evaluate acceptance and retention practices. Also, provide<br />
alternatives for individuals not meeting criteria for acceptance and retention. Ultimately we want to ensure<br />
safe and quality healthcare across our state. We can accomplish this by utilizing the Commission of<br />
Professional Issues.<br />
Doris Hartley, RN, PHCNS-BC<br />
Dist: 3<br />
Views of the Issues:<br />
There is a disconnect or a cultural divide between the aging population and the younger<br />
nursing generation. The issue is a gap in communication styles between the aging culture<br />
that values verbal communication and one on one conversations and the younger nursing<br />
generation that values the use of informatics and electronic exchange of information. What results from<br />
this issue is often a lack of a trusting relationship between patient and nurse and the perception that the<br />
nurse lacks compassion.<br />
The <strong>ASNA</strong> could help bring awareness to the issue and help develop strategies to bridge the gap.<br />
Tasha Jones, DNP, RN<br />
Dist: 4<br />
Views of the Issues: The most pressing issues facing nursing today according to Becker’s<br />
2015 Hospital Review include workplace violence, workplace hazards, long working hours,<br />
compensation, and short staffing. Any of these issues are important to address, however<br />
for the purpose of this entry I will address workplace hazards. Workplace hazards greatly<br />
influence nursing today either by physical injury and/or emotional hazards to nurses and patients alike.<br />
Identifying and assessing hazards in the workplace which affect health care professionals are essential to<br />
gaining positive outcomes and promoting the safety of health care workers and patients (ANMF, <strong>2018</strong>).<br />
Some of these hazards that need to be addressed are actual and potential exposure of blood borne<br />
pathogens to staff, patients, and visitors. I would also like to incorporate professional development which<br />
addresses positive mental health and well-being for staff.<br />
References<br />
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal (ANMF).(<strong>2018</strong>). Hazards in the workplace. Australian Nursing and<br />
Midwifery Journal, (10), 26.<br />
Kelly Blackwell, MSN, RN<br />
Dist: 3<br />
Views of the Issues: I believe the most pressing issue that impacts Alabama nurses is<br />
the obvious neglect of healthcare facilities to take care of their nurses. The too common<br />
occurrence of understaffing and lack of appropriate resources needed to prevent nurse<br />
injury, fatigue and burnout are being increasingly tolerated by healthcare administrations<br />
and/or corporations. Fixed staffing laws is not a financially viable option in a lower income state like<br />
Alabama. The implementation of nurse driven staffing committees state-wide is a simple and cost-effective<br />
answer to so many Alabama nurses afflicted with these issues.<br />
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Cynthia Ward, DNP, MSN, RN, CCM-BC, Jonas Veteran’s Healthcare Scholar<br />
Dist: 2<br />
Views of the Issues: One of the most pressing issues involving nursing today is nurses<br />
understanding the importance of health policy and advocacy in our profession. We have a<br />
powerful voice and deserve a place at the table in healthcare reform decisions to advance<br />
our practice and the welfare of the patients/significant others we serve. I can help <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
address these issues by educating members and potential members on the importance of our unified voice<br />
to make positive changes in decisions that impact our profession. I love being a nurse and compassion has<br />
always infiltrated my professional practice.<br />
Cierra Ball, MSN, RN, NEA-BC<br />
Dist: 2<br />
View of Issues: The healthcare industry is evolving rapidly with new innovations in<br />
medicine and technology, aging population, and relentless societal health concerns. In<br />
my tenure in nursing leadership, I have had firsthand experiences with making difficult<br />
decisions that would affect the delivery of patient care services and the patients’ health<br />
outcomes. As a nursing advocate, I have advocated on many occasions the impact of nursing on the rising<br />
issues of today—opioid epidemic and suicide prevention. With my experience in mental health working<br />
with Veterans, I strive to continue this path of raising awareness to mental health and how nurses are front<br />
leaders that can make a change! I hope that you consider me to become a part of this dynamic team!<br />
NOMINATING COMMITTEE (Districts 1, 2, and 3 only)<br />
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Adrienne Curry, DNP<br />
Dist: 3<br />
Views of the Issues: The most pressing issues in nursing are short staffing, long work<br />
hours, compensation, workplace safety/violence in the workplace. If re-elected. I will serve<br />
wherever I am needed. I believe to improve these conditions a mindset has to be adapted<br />
and cultivated.<br />
I’m going to think outside the box here. First, nurses should be respected. If they are respected, they would<br />
be adequately paid, they would be protected on their jobs against violence, they would be provided with<br />
adequate staffing.<br />
When nurses are respected, staffing would improve, nurse and patient satisfaction would increase, and<br />
facilities would save money as a result of nurse turnover.<br />
Chineda Hill, MSN, RN, CNL<br />
Dist: 2<br />
Views of the Issues:<br />
The pressing issues currently impacting nursing are nurse shortage at the bedside and in<br />
academia, long work hours, workplace violence, and increase in patient to nurse ratios.<br />
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I am nominating myself to facilitate <strong>ASNA</strong> address these issues by continuing to advocate for safe quality<br />
patient care and by being open and willing to understand the many challenges affecting the nursing<br />
profession.<br />
Kim Driggers, MSN, RN, FNP-C<br />
Dist: 1<br />
View of the Issues: There are a great number of issues that nurses are faced with today,<br />
many are related to demands that are placed on their shoulders, such as working short<br />
staffed, feeling the need to combine hospitality services with lifesaving procedures in order<br />
to keep patient satisfaction scores high, providing safe nursing care while meeting the<br />
metrics of rapid turn-a-round times, just to name a few. Nurses advocate for patients and their families.<br />
Nurses set the example for other professions, for the past 16 years nurses have ranked number one as the<br />
most trusted profession. Nurses, like moms, seem to take care of and advocate for everyone; but who<br />
advocates for the nurse? I feel that the biggest issue faced by nurses not only in Alabama, but across the<br />
nation, is a lack of advocacy. Many organizations claim to advocate for nurses, but the hard truth is, when<br />
it comes right down to it nurses are on their own to fight for themselves.<br />
PRESIDENT-ELECT/DELEGATE<br />
Constance Hendricks, RN, PhD, FAAN<br />
Dist: 5<br />
Views of the Issues: When we consider nursing today, there are two prevalent concerns:<br />
the emerging nursing shortage and the declined involvement of our nurses in their<br />
professional organization. These are so intertwined, we must continue to produce qualified<br />
competent nurses and it is imperative that they are infused with the imperative mandate to<br />
become and remain involved in their professional organization.<br />
My desire is to continue to promote nursing as a career choice and direct new nurses to set their sights<br />
on the minimal attainment of a BSN. As that goal is manifested, the need to become engaged in the<br />
professional organization becomes a connected appendage. Active engagement will foster a greater<br />
appreciation and understanding for the active engagement in our professional organization.<br />
If elected, I will be a great team member and work toward advancing <strong>ASNA</strong> within our state as well as<br />
nationally. Having begun the journey some 30 years ago as the first nurse of color to have been elected<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> vice president and having served in several districts as a member & officer. I now seek to elevate<br />
my service for the nurses in Alabama.<br />
Lindsey Harris, DNP, FNP-BC, Current <strong>ASNA</strong> Board of Director Secretary<br />
Dist: 3<br />
View of Issues: Today, nurses are facing complex issues that require informed and strong<br />
leaders. Some of the most pressing issues include: maintaining quality patient care, safe<br />
work environments, and patient/ staff satisfaction. Staffing shortages, quality education, and<br />
compensation, are also major concerns facing the nursing profession today.<br />
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As the demand of healthcare continues to grow, there is a greater need for nursing to participate within<br />
the policy arena. Alabama has over 100,000 nurses, and the nursing profession maintains the label as the<br />
most trusted profession. Joining forces and strengthening bonds amongst leaders in all aspects of nursing<br />
is crucial in addressing the issues of today. Presenting a united front is the first step in the right direction.<br />
Leaders advocating through legislation provide a stronger voice protecting policy formation that directly<br />
effects the profession and those we serve. We must promote improving access to care, better patient<br />
outcomes, and workforce development. Strengthening the profession academically will foster greater<br />
implementation of evidence-based care, securing nursing place at the table, and encouraging better<br />
outcomes for patients and the profession. Finally it is our responsibility to mentor and groom new nurses<br />
as they enter the profession. We must continue to build and maintain the foundation of integrity and<br />
trust. As the professional voice for all Alabama registered nurses promoting excellence in nursing, <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
provides a prodigious platform for addressing these pressing issues affecting nurses today. There is power<br />
in numbers!<br />
Treasurer<br />
Tasha Jones, DNP, RN<br />
Dist: 4<br />
Views of the Issues: The most pressing issues facing nursing today according to Becker’s<br />
2015 Hospital Review include workplace violence, workplace hazards, long working hours,<br />
compensation, and short staffing. Any of these issues are important to address, however<br />
for the purpose of this entry I will address workplace hazards. Workplace hazards greatly<br />
influence nursing today either by physical injury and/or emotional hazards to nurses and patients alike.<br />
Identifying and assessing hazards in the workplace which affect health care professionals are essential to<br />
gaining positive outcomes and promoting the safety of health care workers and patients (ANMF, <strong>2018</strong>).<br />
Some of these hazards that need to be addressed are actual and potential exposure of blood borne<br />
pathogens to staff, patients, and visitors. I would also like to incorporate professional development which<br />
addresses positive mental health and well-being for staff.<br />
References<br />
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal (ANMF).(<strong>2018</strong>). Hazards in the workplace. Australian Nursing and<br />
Midwifery Journal, (10), 26.<br />
Frankie Wallis, DNP, NP-C, COI, CHCM<br />
Dist: 3<br />
View of Issues: Work-Life Balance. To maintain a healthy work-life balance is challenging<br />
for the nurse. Coupled with the challenges of today’s society, there are many competing<br />
factors associated with the nursing career - patient advocacy issues, advanced education,<br />
competency, professional commitments, community involvement, and the list goes on.<br />
Although these elements are crucial to the nursing profession, the nurse must commit to their personal<br />
attributes associated with their faith, health, personal well-being, family, and pleasure. Through <strong>ASNA</strong>,<br />
I will continue to support education and awareness to fulfill ANA’s initiative of creating and maintaining<br />
a balance and synergy of health, safety, and wellness which allows nurses to live to the fullest capacity<br />
physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.<br />
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President-Elect/Delegate:<br />
______Constance Hendricks (District 5)<br />
______Lindsey Harris (District 3)<br />
Preliminary Ballot for <strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Convention</strong><br />
Candidates for <strong>2018</strong>-2020<br />
Write-in-candidate:___________________________<br />
Treasurer:<br />
______Tasha Jones (District 4)<br />
______Frankie Wallis (District 3)<br />
Write-in-candidate:___________________________<br />
Commission on Professional Issues (Vote for 4)<br />
______Kelly Blackwell (District 3)<br />
______Doris Hartley (District 3)<br />
______Abby Horton (District 2)<br />
______Tasha Jones (District 4)<br />
______Cynthia Ward (District 2)<br />
______Diane Young (District 5)<br />
______Douglas Stephens (District 3)<br />
______Mary Walker (District 5)<br />
______Frederic Prosser (District 3)<br />
______Cierra Ball (District 2)<br />
Write-in-candidate:___________________________<br />
Nominating Committee (Vote for 3)<br />
(Districts 1, 2, and 3)<br />
______Kim Driggers (District 1)<br />
______Chineda Hill (District 2)<br />
______Adrienne Curry (District 3)<br />
Write-in-candidate:___________________________<br />
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Parliamentary Information<br />
Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised latest Edition is the parliamentary authority that shall govern<br />
the <strong>Convention</strong> Business Meetings. The President, as the presiding officer, rules on all matters relative<br />
to parliamentary law and procedures. The Parliamentarian serves only in an advisory capacity to the<br />
presiding officer and members.<br />
Members’ participation in the business sessions is governed by the <strong>Convention</strong> Policy.<br />
The motions that follow are defined in terms of action a member may desire to propose. Rules governing<br />
these motions are listed in the table.<br />
A main motion introduces a subject for consideration as is stated: “I move that…<br />
An amendment (primary) is a motion to modify the wording of a motion. The motion to amend may be<br />
made in one of the following forms, determined by the action desired: “I move to amend by…<br />
…striking (word(s), phrase, paragraph).<br />
…inserting (word(s), phrase, paragraph).<br />
…striking and inserting (words (s), phrase, paragraph).<br />
…adding (word(s), phrase, paragraph at the end of a motion).<br />
…substituting (paragraph or entire text of a resolution or main motion and inserting another that is<br />
germane).”<br />
An amendment to an amendment is a motion to modify the wording of the proposed amendment and is<br />
made as follows: “I move to amend the amendment by…” The same forms for making an amendment are<br />
applicable for making a secondary amendment.<br />
The motion to commit or refer is generally used to send a pending motion (also called “the question”)<br />
to a small group of selected persons – a committee, board, or cabinet, for example so that the question<br />
may be studied and put in better condition for the assembly to consider. The motion is stated: “I move to<br />
commit the question to…for further study.”<br />
The motion to close debate (previous question), if seconded and approved by a two-thirds vote, stops<br />
discussion and amendment on the pending question and is stated: “I move to call the previous question.”<br />
A division of the assembly may be called by any one member if the president’s decision on a voice vote is<br />
in question. The member proceeds to the microphone and states: “I call for a division of the house…” The<br />
President then takes a standing vote.<br />
A division of the question may be called when a pending motion relates to a single subject that contains<br />
several parts, each capable of standing as a complete proposition. The parts can be separated and each<br />
considered and voted on as a proposition. The parts can be separated and each considered and voted on<br />
as a distinct question. The motion is stated: “I move to divide the question as follows…”<br />
The motion to reconsider enables a majority of the assembly to bring back for further consideration a<br />
motion that has already been voted. The purpose of reconsidering a vote is to permit a correction of hasty,<br />
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ill-advised, or erroneous action; to take into account added information or a situation that has changed<br />
since the vote was taken. The person making the motion must have voted on the prevailing side.<br />
Parliamentary inquiry is a question directed to the presiding officer to obtain information on<br />
parliamentary law or the rules of the organization as relevant to the business at hand. A member addresses<br />
the President and states: “I rise to a point of parliamentary inquiry.”<br />
Point of information is a request to the President or through the President to another officer or member,<br />
for information relevant to the business at hand. The request is not related to parliamentary procedure. The<br />
member addresses the chair and states: I rise to a point of information.”<br />
The motion to appeal the decision of the President is made at the time the President makes a ruling. If it<br />
is made by a member, and seconded by another member, the question is taken from the President and<br />
vested in the membership for a final decision. The motion is stated: “I move to appeal the decision of the<br />
President.”<br />
Before a member can make a motion or address the assembly on any question, it is necessary that he or<br />
she obtain the floor through recognition by the presiding officer. The member must:<br />
rise and proceed to the microphone.<br />
address the President by saying, “Madam President.”<br />
await recognition.<br />
give name and the district he or she is from.<br />
state immediately the reason he or she has risen.<br />
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STANDING RULES FOR<br />
HOUSE OF DELEGATES<br />
1. To be admitted to the meeting room, the individual must be wearing the registration badge.<br />
2. To obtain the floor the person shall rise, approach the microphone, address the chairperson, give name<br />
and district, upon recognition by the chair, person may speak.<br />
3. No one may speak longer than two minutes at any given time without consent of the HOD granted by<br />
a two-thirds vote without debate.<br />
4. A member may speak no more than two times to the same question and may not speak the second<br />
time until all others have been given the opportunity to speak.<br />
5. Non Delegates may speak when all delegates have had the opportunity to speak.<br />
6. In order to close debate on a motion or amendment to the motion a member must obtain the floor and<br />
“call the question: or: move to close debate.”<br />
a. This motion requires a second<br />
b. This motion is not debatable<br />
c. This motion cannot be amended<br />
d. This motion requires a two-thirds affirmative vote to close debate<br />
7. Debate on any resolution, motion, or amendment shall not exceed fifteen minutes without consent of<br />
the HOD granted by a two-thirds vote without debate.<br />
8. Motions must be in writing. Editorial changes to motions, resolutions, or amendments shall be<br />
presented to the Secretary in writing.<br />
9. Only an emergency resolution may be initially introduced on the floor of the House of Delegates. The<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> President will determine if the resolution meets the emergency criteria.<br />
10. These Standing Rules may be suspended at any of the HOD meetings by a two-thirds vote.<br />
11. These Standing Rules may be amended at any of the HOD meetings by a two-thirds vote with prior<br />
notice.<br />
12. These Standing Rules may be amended at any of the HOD meetings by a 99% vote without prior<br />
notice.<br />
13. Parliamentary procedure according to the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, and <strong>ASNA</strong> Bylaws<br />
govern the HOD procedures. In some cases, the chair may ask for the will of the house to decide a<br />
question, such as whether to extend debate beyond the allotted time.<br />
14. Basic principles of parliamentary procedure assure that only one subject at a time may be addressed<br />
and every member has equal rights.<br />
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CONVENTION POLICY<br />
I. Registration<br />
a. Anyone may attend the Keynote Address and the Global Educational Endeavors Presentation, but<br />
only registered attendees will receive CE credit.<br />
b. A registration fee must be paid by each <strong>ASNA</strong> member attending the convention. This fee will<br />
entitle the members to attend all meetings for which she/he is qualified.<br />
c. <strong>AANS</strong> members must register and pay a registration fee. This fee will entitle the members to attend<br />
all meetings for which she/he is qualified.<br />
d. Nurses who are not members of this association may attend the convention with proof of registration.<br />
e. All members must wear registration badges in order to be admitted to convention functions.<br />
II. Delegate Credentialing<br />
a. All elected delegates and alternates must be registered for the full convention.<br />
b. When registering each delegate and alternate must present proof of current membership and<br />
picture identification.<br />
c. Delegate badges must be worn to all scheduled convention business meetings.<br />
d. Delegates will be seated in the section reserved for the House of Delegates during the business meetings.<br />
e. Only registered delegates are entitled to vote at the HOD business meetings.<br />
f. It is the responsibility of the District Presidents to be sure that their elected delegates are registered.<br />
If a District does not have the correct number of delegates registered the District President should<br />
be sure that an alternate is registered.<br />
III. Credential Committee Report<br />
The Credential Committee will report the number of registered delegates after the opening ceremonies<br />
and at the beginning of each HOD session. Supplementary reports may be given at the discretion of<br />
the Chair/President.<br />
IV. On The Floor Of The House Of Delegates<br />
a. Recognition<br />
Any member wishing to speak will:<br />
(1) approach a microphone;<br />
(2) be recognized by the Chair;<br />
(3) address the Chair<br />
(4) give name, District, status (delegate, non-delegate)<br />
(5) state purpose (Point of Information, Point of Order, Point of Personal Privilege or Making a Motion<br />
b. Motion<br />
(1) Only Delegates may present motions and vote.<br />
(2) Non-delegates may ask questions, speak to a motion, or take part in discussions after delegates<br />
have had an opportunity to speak to the motion.<br />
(3) Motions presented from the floor of HOD must be in writing on the appropriate form, signed<br />
by the maker of the motion and the seconder, and presented to the Secretary.<br />
(4) Motions or recommended action coming from a standing committee, ad hoc committee,<br />
task force, district or county shall be presented to the Board of Directors (BOD) at the preconvention<br />
meeting. Upon approval of the BOD the recommendation or action will be<br />
presented to the HOD at the time designated by the Chair.<br />
c. Debate<br />
Rules for debate on any motion will be included in the Standing Rules for the HOD and be voted<br />
on at the beginning of the first session of the HOD.<br />
d. Communication<br />
All cell phones and electronic devices must be set to silent mode during all official sessions and proceedings.<br />
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OFFICERS’<br />
REPORTS<br />
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PRESIDENT<br />
Rebecca Huie, <strong>ASNA</strong> President<br />
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5/29/<strong>2018</strong><br />
6/6/<strong>2018</strong><br />
7/12/<strong>2018</strong><br />
6/17-18/<strong>2018</strong><br />
December, March,<br />
July<br />
Birmingham, Bessemer, Shoals,<br />
and Anniston<br />
• Guest Speaker at the Huntsville VA<br />
Clinic<br />
• Attended the UAB Nurses Night<br />
Out event to recruit members<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> Membership Call<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> planning call<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> planning call<br />
Participated in the BVAMC’s Women’s<br />
Health Mini-residency<br />
Writing article for AL Nurse<br />
Ongoing meetings with <strong>ASNA</strong> Executive<br />
Director and President-Elect<br />
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PRESIDENT-ELECT<br />
Sarah Wilkinson, DNP, RN<br />
Welcome to the <strong>2018</strong> Alabama State Nurses Association <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> and WAR EAGLE!!! It has<br />
been my honor and pleasure to represent Alabama’s nurses at the forefront of decision making both at the<br />
state and national level. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you! Dr. Rebecca Huie has served us as an<br />
exemplary model of leadership, and I am thankful for her vision and passion for nursing. She has worked<br />
diligently to further the hard work of her predecessors in building <strong>ASNA</strong>’s image, function, and sphere of<br />
influence. Thank you Dr. Huie! It has also been my privilege to work with the brilliant team comprising the<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> board, <strong>ASNA</strong> staff, and leaders from across the nation.<br />
I have attended all <strong>ASNA</strong> board meetings and participated in several committee meetings and conference<br />
calls with President Huie and Executive Director Zeigler. When Dr. Huie was not able to participate in<br />
a quarterly conference call with President Cipriano of the American Nurses Association (ANA), I joined<br />
the meeting on Dr. Huie’s behalf and represented the interest of Alabama’s nurses. Last November, I<br />
attended the ANA’s Leadership Summit in Washington D.C. with Dr. Huie and Dr. Zeigler. In February, I<br />
travelled to Montgomery for Nurses Day at the Capitol. I returned to Montgomery in April for the annual<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> FACES event. In June, I returned to Washington DC for the fourth consecutive year to attend ANA’s<br />
Membership Assembly (MA). As a voting member of the Alabama delegation to MA, I participated in all<br />
activities including ANA’s Lobby Day on Capitol Hill. We visited the offices of several of our Congressional<br />
delegation from Alabama and met with their Chiefs of Staff to promote legislation supporting expansion<br />
of practice for nurse practitioners to assist in the treatment of opioid addiction as well as the continued<br />
federal funding of nursing education.<br />
This year I chaired the committee for District 1’s CE event co-sponsored by Huntsville Hospital. By the<br />
time you read this report, “The State of Mental Health,” will have already taken place and enlightened<br />
dozens of nurses and citizens on the most common mental illnesses and addictions plaguing society,<br />
including relevant and even controversial treatments. Mental illness and addiction, especially opioid<br />
addiction, will continue to reside in the forefront of healthcare and nursing practice. We must endeavor<br />
to advocate for greater access to healthcare for those suffering from mental illness and addiction while<br />
also providing necessary education and support for the nurses providing care to these individuals. Whole<br />
health for the patient must also extend to whole health for the nurse.<br />
As I transition into the role of President during this convention, I look forward to collaborating with all of<br />
you during the next two years in sustaining the <strong>ASNA</strong> mission which is to promote excellence in nursing!<br />
Healthcare is a changing environment, and we must adapt to those changes with unity of voice and<br />
professionalism while also advocating for evidence-based and full scope of practice. Together we can<br />
influence policy and practice, but divided we will have no voice. Thank you for your support! Thank<br />
you all for coming to the <strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>2018</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Convention</strong>! I hope everyone is able to learn, network, and<br />
collaborate for nursing!<br />
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SECRETARY<br />
Lindsey M. Harris, DNP, FNP-BC<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> Board of Directors Meeting: Attended Board of Director meetings in Montgomery, AL as well as<br />
via conference (Zoom). Recorded minutes and summited to President Dr. Rebecca Huie<br />
District #3: Attended/participated in District #3 meetings.<br />
Other Activities:<br />
President of the Birmingham Black Nurses Association. Activities include:<br />
• Chief executive officer and the official representative of the chapter.<br />
• Give administrative guidance and direction to the structure and programming of the chapter.<br />
• Serve as chairman of the Board of Directors and preside over all official meetings of the chapter.<br />
• Represent the chapter at the NBNA conference.<br />
• Plan and coordinate monthly meetings and continuing education events.<br />
• Coordinate and participate in community service events<br />
ú Educate on healthcare<br />
Secretary of Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama:<br />
• Record and submit minutes.<br />
• Policy Advocate: Involved in the legislative process that led to the passage of the Signature<br />
Authority bill<br />
Mentorship Chair of Lawrence Mood Jefferson Foundation:<br />
• Mentoring girls and boys within foster care<br />
ú Movie Night (gathering to get to know the students)<br />
ú Vision Board (goals and aspirations for the school year)<br />
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TREASURER<br />
Wanda Spillers, DNP, RN, CCM<br />
Thank you for allowing me the privilege of serving as your Treasurer. Each district demonstrates good<br />
stewardship with the monies, as does our Alabama State Nurses Association, <strong>ASNA</strong>, staff. Thank you for<br />
the opportunity to interact with other members of the <strong>ASNA</strong> Finance Committee, the Board of Directors,<br />
and our amazing <strong>ASNA</strong> staff.<br />
The <strong>ASNA</strong> budget continues to be sound. Our Executive Director has been successful in establishing the<br />
Nurses Save Lives license plate which is now available to all nurses in Alabama. Continuing Education,<br />
including the <strong>ASNA</strong> Leadership Academy, provides other opportunities to generate money for our<br />
organization. The most direct increase remains the challenge to increase membership. The Membership<br />
Committee continues to work hard to encourage nurses in Alabama to support their profession. The<br />
Board of Directors examines expenditures of the <strong>ASNA</strong> and our staff could not be better stewards of our<br />
finances. We are a fiscally sound affiliate at this time and will continue close scrutiny of all our financial<br />
activities.<br />
Congratulations to our districts as they promote our profession and the Alabama State Nurses Association!!<br />
I would like to thank the Finance Committee and Dr. John Ziegler for ensuring the smooth running of the<br />
financial aspects of <strong>ASNA</strong>. John continues to monitor our investments and explore new funding streams<br />
to ensure the <strong>ASNA</strong> remains solvent. The <strong>ASNA</strong> staff continues to keep meticulous records of income and<br />
expenses. The audit is always available for our membership to review. I wish to express my gratitude for<br />
their availability and their financial expertise.<br />
The Alabama State Nurses Association is YOUR organization for nursing in Alabama. Please contact the<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> office or the Treasurer for any concerns or questions regarding the financial status of the organization.<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR<br />
Lindsey M. Harris, DNP, FNP-BC<br />
Resolutions for <strong>Annual</strong> Conference: Communicated with Secretaries of each District via email for<br />
approval of four resolutions:<br />
• Improving the Physical and Mental Health Needs in Alabama Prisons and Detention Centers<br />
Submitted by: District #I Bonnie Rausch<br />
• Healthy Nurse Awareness Initiative Submitted by COPI- Dr Erica Elkins-Little, Chair<br />
• Supporting Student Resilience in the Nursing Classroom Submitted by: Abby Grammer Horton,<br />
MSN, RN and Arlene Morris, MSN, Ed.D, RN<br />
Approved by 3/4 (quorum) of committee members.<br />
District Bylaws: Reviewed per request<br />
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Commission on Professional Issues (COPI)<br />
Erica Elkins-Little, DNP, RN, Chair<br />
President<br />
Feb 15 – COPI conference call to discuss what project the committee will undergo. The plan is to highlight<br />
the Life Balance of the Nurse. This will be done with two posters (one on physical health and one on<br />
mental health). The plan is to have the posters on the <strong>ASNA</strong> website to be downloaded and printed by<br />
facilities and then posted in break areas. The plan is to have a resolution (deadline July 1) and an article<br />
in The Alabama Nurse to bring awareness and attention to the topic. Future plans also in consideration-<br />
Wellness Toolbox to be placed on the <strong>ASNA</strong> website.<br />
April 30 – Barbara Neill, <strong>ASNA</strong> Leadership Academy participant joined the COPI committee to assist with<br />
plan- aligns with her LA project on the life balance of the nurse.<br />
May 1 – Sarah Watts stepped down as chairperson for COPI committee. Erica Elkins-Little assumed<br />
position.<br />
June 5 – Emailed committee members with ideas on posters and moving forward with the plan. Positive<br />
responses from several members. I will be sending out a doodle poll this weekend asking for preferred<br />
dates and times to schedule a conference call with the committee.<br />
June 28 – COPI met the deadline for submitting a resolution to bring awareness to the issue of The<br />
Healthy Nurse.<br />
Progress to Date – COPI continues to work on the posters.<br />
Looking Ahead – The plan is to have Barbara Neill present the Healthy Nurse initiative and COPI’s actions<br />
as part of her Leadership Academy project at <strong>Convention</strong>. The article for The Alabama Nurse is planned<br />
for an issue closer to convention time. The Healthy Nurse initiative is planned to continue after <strong>Convention</strong><br />
as Barbara Neill will work on devising a Tool Box for the Healthy Nurse to be accessible from the <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
website.<br />
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DISTRICT<br />
REPORTS<br />
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DISTRICT 1<br />
Donna Everett, RN, BS, MSN<br />
President<br />
Officers: President: Donna Everett, MSN, RN Meetings: 2nd Thursday<br />
President-Elect: Jeanette Atkinson, MSN, RN<br />
Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Dec<br />
Vice President: Frederick Richardson, BSN, RN 6:00pm; Dowdle Ctr<br />
Secretary: Bonnie Rausch, BSN, RN Huntsville Hospital<br />
Treasurer: Brian Buchmann, MSN, RN, MBA<br />
Accomplishments<br />
Fall 2017<br />
• Sixteen delegates and three Board of Directors officers attended the annual convention!<br />
• District One President spoke to 200+ University of Alabama, Huntsville (UAH) nursing students<br />
regarding the professional benefits of <strong>ASNA</strong> membership.<br />
• Participated in a recruitment fair at Calhoun Community College and University of Alabama,<br />
Huntsville Colleges’ of Nursing. Representatives staffed a table with printed handouts on the<br />
benefits of joining <strong>ASNA</strong> for soon to be nursing graduates.<br />
• UAH senior nursing student, Frederick Richardson, recorded a video of president and vice<br />
president welcoming new graduates to join <strong>ASNA</strong>. This video was placed on the senior nursing<br />
student’s private Facebook page.<br />
• The festive December district meeting was held at local restaurant with <strong>ASNA</strong> members and recent<br />
nursing graduates attending.<br />
• Actively participated in the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. District One representative<br />
Veronica Leftridge RN, MSN agreed to co-chair this committee and strive to meet the declarations<br />
noted in the 2017 <strong>ASNA</strong> Diversity and Inclusion Resolution.<br />
Winter <strong>2018</strong><br />
• All nursing school deans in District One were contacted and encouraged to make plans to send as<br />
many students as possible to the upcoming Nurses Day at the Capitol event in Montgomery.<br />
• Vice President Jeanette Atkinson met with the liaison for the UAH Student Nurses Association.<br />
• President Rebecca Huie, President-Elect Sarah Wilkinson, former state president Brian Buchmann<br />
and district president attended a live announcement by Governor Kay Ivey held at Huntsville<br />
Hospital on the new simulation lab to be constructed at Calhoun Community College.<br />
Spring <strong>2018</strong><br />
• Voted to sponsor full registration for a candidate to attend the Leadership Academy. Huntsville<br />
Hospital donated $1000 for two additional nurses to attend.<br />
• Members were emailed and encouraged to peruse legislative reports from the Executive Director<br />
and resources posted on the <strong>ASNA</strong> web site to contact their representative regarding nursing issues.<br />
• <strong>Convention</strong> Planning Committee members continue to work on agenda and support for proposed<br />
events.<br />
• District One was represented at the Elizabeth Morris FACES event.<br />
• Facebook and web pages continue to be developed.<br />
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• President’s report of new, renewed, cancelled and expired members continue to receive follow-up<br />
in an effort to support membership growth and retention.<br />
• During Nurses Week, members manned a table in the Huntsville Hospital, Women & Children’s<br />
Hospital and Madison Hospital cafeteria promoting <strong>ASNA</strong>. Five new members were recruited!<br />
Prizes were awarded just for stopping by the display.<br />
Summer <strong>2018</strong><br />
• District bi-monthly meeting held with update on confirmation of CE conference speakers,<br />
vendors solicited, brochure development and registration process. Duties and responsibilities<br />
were discussed with members interested in serving as a delegate. Conference calls on convention<br />
planning and preparation continue.<br />
• Members solicited to attend the annual convention. The district contributes $125 towards each<br />
eligible delegate’s convention registration fee.<br />
• As one of the <strong>ASNA</strong> strategic goals calls for providing continuing professional development for<br />
Alabama nurses, a half-day educational conference was held. The focus of this event addressed the<br />
following two 2017 resolutions: “The Opioid Epidemic: How Can Nurses Play a Role in Addressing<br />
this Issue?” and “Mental Health, Break the Silence.” Topics included staff safety, the state of mental<br />
health, addiction and recovery, an approach to reducing opioid use, and legalities associated with<br />
voluntary and involuntary commitment of the mentally ill patient.<br />
• As of July 1, <strong>2018</strong>, District One has experienced an 11% growth in membership this year!<br />
• As of August 1, <strong>2018</strong>, District One had 1,046 “Likes” on the Alabama State Nurses Association-<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> District 1 page!<br />
District 1 continues to have representation on the following committees: Continuing Education,<br />
<strong>Convention</strong>, Nominating, Finance, Governance, Diversity and Inclusion, Awards, and Membership.<br />
Rosemarie Juergensen, RN, MSN and Bonnie Rausch, RN, BSN serve as Co-Chairs of the Ethics & Human<br />
Rights Committee. Azita Amiri, RN, PhD chairs the Environmental & Safety Task Force Commission;<br />
Sarah Wilkinson, RN, BA, DNP will transition to State President; Sue Morgan, RN, PhD serves as State<br />
Parliamentarian, and Brian Buchmann, RN, MBA, MSN sits on the Alabama Board of Nursing Nominations<br />
Committee.<br />
District One looks forward to a most successful <strong>2018</strong> <strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Convention</strong>. This exciting event brings<br />
networking, new friendships and a powerful opportunity to “inspire, innovate & influence nurses” (ANA<br />
<strong>2018</strong> Nurses Week)!<br />
DISTRICT 2<br />
Jackie C. Williams, DNP, RN, President<br />
2017-<strong>2018</strong> District 2 Officers:<br />
President: Jackie C. Williams, DNP. RN<br />
President-Elect: Mary Beth Bodin, DNP, CRNP<br />
Vice-President: Abby Horton, MSN, RN<br />
Secretary: Letrell Peoples, DNP, RN<br />
Treasurer: Etta Felton, MSN, RN, PMHCNS<br />
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Membership and Recruitment: District 2 members meet @ 6:00pm the first Tuesday or Thursday of every<br />
month except for month of July. Half of the meetings are conducted via conference calls and the other<br />
half in person at a local restaurant. Meetings at restaurants also serve as a fundraiser event. Recruitment<br />
remains an ongoing process involving everyone. In <strong>2018</strong>, an increase in membership was obtained.<br />
Scholarships: District 2 has a separate account for scholarships and monies from fundraisers are deposited<br />
in this account. Each year we are fortunate to present scholarships to nursing students who reside in<br />
District 2 area and have completed less one year of school, demonstrated excellence in academia and<br />
possess a critical need for financial assistance. In addition to scholarships, we supported the <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
Leadership Academy in 2017 and <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
Continuing Education (CE) Days: Members plan and coordinate two CE days a year. In November 2017,<br />
the focus was on Opioid crisis and in June, the topic was centered around healthy nurses as caregivers<br />
and the importance of improving their well-being.<br />
Community Service Projects: Members are committed to being visible within the community and serve<br />
as a key contributor to the community’s health promotion efforts. District 2 attends several walk-a-thons<br />
for various health related initiatives such as cancer and heart diseases, Sickle Cell Diseases, and Caring<br />
Days for diseases associated with impaired memory. In addition to walks, members prepared meals for<br />
caregivers from Caring Days and for the Soup Kitchen.<br />
Fundraisers: Members invested in several projects during 2017-<strong>2018</strong> to support the scholarship endeavor.<br />
A list of those projects are as follows: a. Flower Power, b. Belk Charity Sales Day, c. Pottery Grill gift cards,<br />
d. restaurant fundraisers, and e. CE Days.<br />
Social Media: District 2 hosts Facebook page and Wiki.<br />
Citation of Excellence Award: In May and June <strong>2018</strong>, District 2 members recognized seven nurses for<br />
their excelling performance in their specialty areas. Those nurses were Lisa Bentley, BSN, RN, Essie Parker,<br />
RN, MSN, CRNP, Abby Horton, MSN, RN, Betty Keys, PhD, RN, Mary Ann Kelley, PhD, RN, Norma<br />
Cuellar, PhD, and Suzanne Prevost, PhD, RN.<br />
District 2 Newsletter: This is the first year a quarterly newsletter was designed and named ‘Chat Line.’<br />
The purpose of the newsletter was to create another venue to communicate and interact with members<br />
from the eleven-county area.<br />
In closing: I wish to express my sincere gratitude to all District 2 members for their diligent and<br />
enthusiastic efforts to ensure that District 2 was the epitome of excellence in achieving the <strong>ASNA</strong> goals<br />
and objectives and in performing community service. I am honored and humbled to have served as your<br />
President for 2017 and <strong>2018</strong> and look forward to passing the torch to President-elect Mary Beth Bodin. I<br />
will always have the warmest and dearest memories in serving as your President. My thanks again to each<br />
of you for all that we’ve accomplished in working together.<br />
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DISTRICT 3<br />
Officers:<br />
President: Debra Litton, DNP, RN, MBA<br />
President-Elect: Vacant<br />
Vice-President: Vanessa Barlow, BSN, RN, MBA<br />
Secretary: Vacant<br />
Treasurer: Yvette Spencer, BSN, RN, MPPM<br />
Debra Litton, DNP, RN, MBA<br />
President<br />
The work we must do in our districts is critical to the future of Alabama Nursing. All our members<br />
contribute to the overall health of our patients, our nursing colleagues, and our association. We are at a<br />
critical juncture in healthcare and what we do each and every day matters. As we conduct the business<br />
of the <strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Convention</strong>, keep in mind that our patients are counting on us to promote effective health<br />
policy and professional practice. With each and every one of you supporting the <strong>ASNA</strong>’s mission and<br />
strategic plan, our future looks bright.<br />
Membership & Recruitment: Membership recruitment is active in District 3. We conducted numerous<br />
recruitment fairs throughout nurse’s week. We also sponsored a Christmas Party hosted at Ellen<br />
Buckner’s home. District members were asked to bring a prospective member and we shared great food<br />
and fellowship. Special thanks to Dr. Buckner for opening her home to our members and providing a<br />
welcoming experience.<br />
District Business Meetings: We have face to face district business meetings every other month while also<br />
providing conference call access. Topics discussed include; membership recruitment events, legislative<br />
report, CEU, fundraising projects, service projects, and convention planning. We communicate with our<br />
membership regularly through Facebook at <strong>ASNA</strong> District 3. We encourage you to like us on Facebook<br />
and learn more about us.<br />
Continuing Education: We partnered with Alacare Home Health and Hospice to sponsor a full day<br />
continuing education offering in September called Nursing Education: the Continuum of Care. We had<br />
presentations on Workplace Bullying, Suicide Prevention, Hepatitis C, an Active Shooter Training. The<br />
CE was well attended and everyone had an enjoyable day of learning and networking. Special thanks to<br />
Adrienne Curry for coordinating and working with Alacare to facilitate event.<br />
Holiday Wish: AIDS Alabama’s Holiday Wish program provides gifts to children who are underserved due<br />
to household income levels. District 3 members sponsored a 13 year old girl and donated every item on<br />
her wish list. A special thanks to Debbie Litton for leading this service project.<br />
Backpack Drive: Our desire is to be vigilant supporters of students and families in our communities.<br />
Yvette Spencer reached out to members and spearheaded the largest backpack drive to date, backpacks<br />
stuffed with school supplies was delivered to Hands On Birmingham in partnership with them to serve<br />
underserved, homeless, and at-risk children in the community. A special thanks to Yvette Spencer for<br />
continuing to lead effort with the community.<br />
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Officers:<br />
President: Dr. Jacqueline Smith<br />
President-Elect: Ms. Brenda Woodmansee<br />
Vice President: Dr. Callie Cheese<br />
Secretary: Dr. Kimberly Jordan<br />
Treasurer: Dr. Marilyn Sullivan<br />
Parliamentarian: Mr. Tyler Sturdivant<br />
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DISTRICT 4<br />
Bridget Moore RNC-NIC, MBA, DNP, NEA-BC<br />
Immediate Past-President<br />
The members of District 4 have been busy this year and are looking forward to a wonderful convention! In<br />
August <strong>2018</strong>, we made a transition to the officers as listed above.<br />
2017 <strong>ASNA</strong> FACES: Many members of District 4 attended the <strong>2018</strong> FACES in Montgomery. Additionally,<br />
District 4 members had podium presentations in the education sessions:<br />
• Dr. Lynn Chilton presented a Zika Virus Update.<br />
• Dr. Alice Younce and Dr. Bridget Moore presented Elderly as a Culture: Reducing Health<br />
Disparities Related to Increased Fall Risk.<br />
We also want to congratulate Mr. Tyler Sturdivant, recipient of an <strong>ASNA</strong> scholarship to apply towards his<br />
DNP courses.<br />
GCONE Conference <strong>2018</strong>: We are appreciative of Lovie McAboy and Dr. Erica Elkins-Little for serving as<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> District 4 representatives at an information/membership table at the GCONE Conference in Mobile.<br />
They both are supportive of <strong>ASNA</strong> and are quick to help when assistance is needed.<br />
Leadership Academy: District 4 has sponsored Mrs. Christina Baughn for the <strong>2018</strong> session of the<br />
Leadership Academy.<br />
Continuing Education events: Two free continuing education events were offered this year after regular<br />
meetings. Ms. Brenda Woodmansee presented Depression in the Geriatric Population after our January<br />
<strong>2018</strong> meeting. Dr. Colleen Lynch presented Attitude Adjustments: Highlights of the AACN Baccalaureate<br />
Conference after the February <strong>2018</strong> meeting.<br />
Christmas party: A Christmas party was held at a local restaurant. Members brought items (house slippers,<br />
coloring books, lotions, gowns, monetary donations, etc…) to support local nursing home residents who<br />
may have limited visitors/resources this holiday season. Dr. Joyce Varner has faithfully coordinated the safe<br />
delivery of the gift items for the last several years for District 4.<br />
Citations of Nursing Excellence Celebration: This year Dr. Jacqueline Smith coordinated the Citations<br />
of Nursing Excellence celebration. She worked tirelessly with Lovie McAboy, Brenda Woodmansee, and<br />
the committee to send out nominations, review the nominations, get the citations, print programs, and<br />
coordinate a beautiful event! The ceremony was held at a local library. Refreshments and fellowship<br />
were enjoyed by all after the ceremony. Those nurses from District 4 who received Citations of Nursing<br />
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Excellence in <strong>2018</strong> were: Mrs. Bobbie Wilson, Dr. Tochie Lofton, Suzanne McGill, Dr. Margaret Moore-<br />
Nadler, Loletha Reeves and Timothy Wiggins.<br />
Knit Shirts: District 4 ordered knit shirts to wear at events when representing the district. The intent was to<br />
raise awareness of the organization while serving in the community.<br />
Community Outreach:<br />
• In addition to volunteering at events, the members of District 4 collected shoes (new or lightly used)<br />
and hygiene items to share with the Homeless through an event sponsored by a local university.<br />
• Kim Garrett, the Development Director of Victory Health Partners spoke at the January <strong>2018</strong> meeting.<br />
• District 4 members sponsored a table at the Victory Health Partners fundraiser. This is a local<br />
organization who provide medical services for those without health insurance.<br />
Fundraisers: District 4 had a doughnut fundraiser late 2017/early <strong>2018</strong>. Additionally, Dr. Elkins Little has<br />
worked on a t-shirt fundraiser that is planned to start in the fall.<br />
Among other news from the district, we have members of the district who are active locally and through<br />
the state. Among the activities of members of the district are the following:<br />
• Dr. Valorie Dearmon serves on the Alabama Board of Nursing.<br />
• Dr. Jackie Lollar serves as the president of GCONE (Gulf Coast Organization of Nurse Executives).<br />
• Dr. Bobbie Holt-Ragler is active in many community-based organizations including the Penelope<br />
House, the American Cancer Society, and the University of South Alabama’s Center of Excellence<br />
for Healthy Communities.<br />
• Members of District 4 also volunteered to help at the GCONE’s conference, are active in the<br />
Mobile County Nurses’ Association, Sigma Theta Tau, and other nursing-centric organizations.<br />
• Mr. Tyler Sturdivant and Dr. Chondra Butler established a state-wide CNS organization to promote<br />
the CNS role.<br />
We are honored to have such wonderful District 4 colleagues actively participating in support of the<br />
nursing profession.<br />
DISTRICT 5<br />
Jeffery Wade Forehand, PhDc, DNP, RN-BC, CNE<br />
President<br />
District 5 is excited to be the hosting district for the <strong>2018</strong> <strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Convention</strong>. <strong>ASNA</strong> District 5 has actively<br />
supported and enhanced efforts to increase and retain the membership throughout our district. District<br />
officers have created an environment of open communication between the <strong>ASNA</strong> District 5 leadership<br />
and constituents. For example, a Facebook Page specific for District 5 shares weekly information,<br />
plus frequent email updates identify specific events or needs (Please make sure to join the Facebook<br />
page, if you have not already done so). Additionally, District 5 has worked with Travis Parker (<strong>ASNA</strong><br />
Communication Liasion) to ensure that the District 5 <strong>ASNA</strong> webpage remains up to date. District officers<br />
have also worked diligently in the area of recruitment of new members through local health systems and<br />
area nursing programs. We have been working hard to target nursing students to highlight the benefits of<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> and ANA membership.<br />
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STANDING<br />
COMMITTEE<br />
REPORTS<br />
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Continuing Nursing Education<br />
Katie Drake-Speer, MSN, RN<br />
The Continuing Nursing Education Committee is composed of two different units referred to as the<br />
Approval and Provider Units. Both units meet separately and preform different functions for the<br />
association. The members of these committees are also the Editorial Review Board for the Alabama Nurse.<br />
The Approval Unit is responsible for the voluntary approval process as designated by the American Nurses<br />
Association Credentialing Committee’s (ANCC) guidelines. The committee has the following members:<br />
Mary Ann Austin<br />
Virginia “Ginger” Collum<br />
Susan Dashner<br />
Angela Hammond<br />
Bette Jane Jolly<br />
Annitta Love<br />
Terry Sturm<br />
Delnora Bell<br />
Dr. Carol Dabbs<br />
Patricia Green<br />
Dr. Alethea Hill<br />
Betty Key<br />
Casey Norris<br />
Dr. Marilyn Sullivan<br />
This past year they evaluated 190 Individual Activities during the October 2017 – August, <strong>2018</strong> year, for a<br />
total of 1,201 contact hours. In addition <strong>ASNA</strong> has 34 Approved Providers. They are approved for a period<br />
of three years and members of the committee rotate approving these applicants. Each year the Approval<br />
Unit evaluates approximately 15 of these agencies.<br />
The Provider Unit is responsible for all the development of <strong>ASNA</strong> education activities. The committee<br />
is led by Dr. Gretchen McDaniel, Lead Nurse Planner and members of the committee include Bette<br />
Jane Jolly and Drs. Mary Beth Bodin and Frankie Wallis. They not only develop activities but are also<br />
responsible for review of all abstracts. This year they were responsible for developing six different<br />
activities. Three were live activities and three were enduring and placed in the Alabama Nurse.<br />
There is always room for more volunteers on the two committees; just let your District President know you<br />
are interested. Committee members are chosen by the <strong>ASNA</strong> Districts.<br />
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FINANCE COMMITTEE<br />
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SPECIAL<br />
COMMITTEE AND<br />
TASK FORCE REPORTS<br />
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AWARDS COMMITTEE<br />
Tyler Sturdivant, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, SCRN, Chair<br />
Awards Committee Members: Tyler Sturdivant, Chair, District 4; Dr. Casey Norris and Anca Whitehouse,<br />
District 1 Representatives; Kim Inman Smith, District 2 Representative; Dr. Kathleen Ladner, District 3<br />
Representative; and Lovie McAboy, District 4 Representative.<br />
The Awards Committee has five major purposes:<br />
• To publicize awards offered.<br />
• To actively seek and solicit nominations for awards offered.<br />
• To evaluate the nominees for each award and to select winners in each category.<br />
• To plan and carry out the awards ceremony held during the <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Convention</strong>.<br />
• To review suggestions for new awards, develop criteria and guidelines, and make recommendations<br />
to the <strong>ASNA</strong> Board of Directors.<br />
The Awards Committee members are volunteers from the different districts of <strong>ASNA</strong>. The committee<br />
members have evaluated each award assuring that each nominee met the requirements of the award. After<br />
this process was complete, the committee used a scoring grid to determine the recipients of the awards.<br />
The Awards Committee extends thanks to Charlene Roberson and April Bishop for their continued support<br />
and assistance regarding this committee.<br />
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Ethics and Human Rights Committee <strong>Annual</strong> Report<br />
Rosemarie Juergensen, MSN, RN and Bonnie Rausch, BSN, RN, CLNC Co-Chairs<br />
ANA has deemed <strong>2018</strong> as the year of Advocacy. Advocacy is the first pillar of the <strong>ASNA</strong> 2017-<strong>2018</strong><br />
vision as a main strategy. The Ethics and Human Rights Committee has spent time and effort to address<br />
the growing problems of substandard physical and mental health care, including inadequate nutrition in<br />
Alabama prisons and detention centers.<br />
The following are Committee Goals:<br />
1. Committee members have been encouraged to educate themselves about the prisons in their districts.<br />
2. A resolution has been submitted to the Governance Committee for approval.<br />
3. To present this resolution at the <strong>ASNA</strong>’s <strong>Annual</strong> Fall <strong>Convention</strong> for approval.<br />
4. To have <strong>ASNA</strong> advocate for fair and humane access to quality health care in Alabama prisons.<br />
5. For <strong>ASNA</strong> to use the Alabama Nurse and other publications to increase awareness of these issues in<br />
the nursing community.<br />
6. For <strong>ASNA</strong> to invite community leaders for a panel discussion to talk about the ongoing challenges and<br />
needs in the prison system and have it as a CE-offering at the Fall <strong>Convention</strong>.<br />
7. For <strong>ASNA</strong> to seek involvement in meetings, forums, and committees to identify ways to improve the<br />
physical and mental health care in Alabama jails, prisons, and detention centers.<br />
This will remain an ongoing project for the <strong>2018</strong>-2019 year. We want to add on a project concerning the<br />
treatment and health care including shackling of pregnant incarcerated women in Alabama’s prisons.<br />
We thank all the members of the Ethics and Human Rights committee for their interest and participation in<br />
this project:<br />
Angela Hollingsworth, DNP, RN, CEN<br />
Veronica Leftridge, MSN, MS, RN<br />
Sue Morgan, PhD, MSN, CNS, GNP-CHPN<br />
Denise Beadle, BSN, RN<br />
Gwendolyn Lipscomb, MSN, RN<br />
Arlene Morris, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE<br />
Lisa Rhodes, CRNP<br />
Shelicia Morton-Ford, MSN, RN<br />
Cyndi Cortes, DrPH, MSN, MRE, CPNP-PC, CRRN, COI<br />
Lovie McAboy, MSN, RN<br />
Bridget Moore, DNP, RNC-NIC, MBA, MSN, NEA-BC<br />
Marilyn Sullivan, DSN, RN, CPE, FCN<br />
AD HOC: Rebecca Huie, DNP, ACNP<br />
Sarah Wilkinson, DNP, RN<br />
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Committee on Membership Report<br />
Membership Committee meets quarterly via Zoom, Last July <strong>2018</strong><br />
Currently preparing Goals for Fall <strong>2018</strong> prior to <strong>ASNA</strong> Fall <strong>Convention</strong><br />
Examined Committee on Membership responsibilities:<br />
a. Devise ways and means of assisting districts that will promote active membership.<br />
b. Assist in the development and dissemination of materials of <strong>ASNA</strong> in regard to membership<br />
promotion and retention.<br />
c. Promote development of organizational leaders at the district and state level.<br />
Committee on Membership<br />
Name District Email<br />
Jeannette Atkinson 1, VP jeanette.atkinson@hhsys.org<br />
Elaine Plank 1 plank@knology.net<br />
Thutrang Nguyen 1 Thutrang365@gmail.com<br />
Frederick Richardson 1 Fr0009@uah.edu<br />
Mary Beth Bodin 2, president-elect sbodin2006@comcast.net<br />
Abby Horton 2, VP Abby.horton@ua.edu<br />
Jackie Williams 2 Jackiecwilliams12@gmail.com<br />
Amy Southern 3 an_southern@yahoo.com<br />
Calli Cheese 4 calliecheese@aol.com<br />
Kimberly Jordan 4 kimberlyjordan@southalabama.edu<br />
Tyler Sturdivant 4 tsturdivant@southalabama.edu<br />
Heather Bland 5 hbbland@yahoo.com<br />
Linda Gibson-Young 5, VP gibsolm@auburn.edu<br />
<strong>2018</strong> Progress re: Membership Drive<br />
a. Identified top three reasons why <strong>ASNA</strong>/ANA benefits the nurse in Alabama<br />
b. Two-page <strong>ASNA</strong>/ANA Value Price Flyer created and distributed for mass email delivering to:<br />
i. Academic centers (sent June <strong>2018</strong>, resend in Fall <strong>2018</strong>)<br />
ii. Health centers (send in Fall <strong>2018</strong>)<br />
c. Emailed all districts re: planned events- Each district now has a communication liaison to work with<br />
Travis Parker.<br />
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Issues discussed:<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> District-level experience is the hub for<br />
all nurses in this state<br />
Need to enhance community/collegiality<br />
among district members<br />
Need to inform students about <strong>ASNA</strong> District<br />
activities and <strong>ASNA</strong> membership benefits to<br />
overcome limited view of <strong>ASNA</strong> as benefit to<br />
professional role<br />
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Membership Discussion<br />
Proposed actions:<br />
Consider when we get a new member **highlighting on FB page.<br />
Increase awareness of nurses in each district regarding<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> district contact persons, meeting times and<br />
places by: 1) word of mouth from members. 2) keeping<br />
District Facebook pages current 3) marketing to students<br />
and 4) initiate a Membership Drive in <strong>2018</strong><br />
1) Highlight new district members on District Facebook<br />
page<br />
1) Explore joint meetings between Districts and students<br />
at SONs within each district 2) Inform students at SONs<br />
of District and State Facebook pages and resources<br />
Topic of a <strong>2018</strong> <strong>ASNA</strong> Leadership Academy project:<br />
report to be presented at <strong>2018</strong> <strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Convention</strong><br />
Students: Recommend partnering academics and students, Student view is limited: We need to educate<br />
students. Joint meetings, Facebook page.<br />
Current Leadership Academy project focused on membership and retention.<br />
<strong>2018</strong> Progress re: Membership Drive<br />
a. Identified top three reasons why <strong>ASNA</strong>/ANA benefits the nurse in Alabama<br />
b. Two-page <strong>ASNA</strong>/ANA Value Price Flyer created and distributed for mass email delivering to:<br />
i. Academic centers (sent June <strong>2018</strong>, resend in Fall <strong>2018</strong>)<br />
ii. Health centers (send in Fall <strong>2018</strong>)<br />
c. Emailed all districts re: planned events- Each district now has a communication liaison to work with<br />
Travis Parker (<strong>ASNA</strong> Communications).<br />
Current focus: to prepare goals for Fall <strong>2018</strong> prior to <strong>ASNA</strong> Fall <strong>Convention</strong>.<br />
This committee is appreciative of the hard work by the committee members plus all state and district<br />
membership.<br />
Submitted by:<br />
Linda Gibson-Young<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> Vice-President<br />
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Environmental Task Force Committee <strong>Annual</strong> Report<br />
Azita Amiri, PhD, RN, Chair<br />
I, Dr. Azita Amiri (Chair), would like to thank members of Environmental Task Force committee, Jackie<br />
Williams and Delphanie Stovall, for their contribution in the activities related to this committee. During<br />
the previous year, the Environmental task force committee, <strong>ASNA</strong>, had one main subject, environmental<br />
injustice and health disparities in Alabama and on its agenda. The followings are the accomplishments of<br />
this committee:<br />
1) Environmental injustice and health disparities in Uniontown and other underserved communities in<br />
Alabama:<br />
a. The committee is evolving a group of nurse advocates to be a voice for Environmental Justice<br />
(EJ) communities in Alabama and meet legislators<br />
b. <strong>ASNA</strong> members are planning to visit Uniontown in October and listen to the needs of the<br />
citizens and see how nurses can help<br />
2) The committee members are trying to find resources for running a free clinic in Uniontown<br />
3) The committee is looking for the evidence regarding the effects of coal ash and spray fields on<br />
disadvantaged communities’ health.<br />
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STAFF<br />
REPORTS<br />
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT<br />
<strong>2018</strong> <strong>ASNA</strong> HOUSE OF DELEGATES<br />
John Ziegler, D. Min., MA, BS<br />
The <strong>ASNA</strong> system of government prescribed by the bylaws insures that members elected to the office<br />
of President-elect and President serve two-year terms in each of those positions. Consequently, when<br />
receiving the gavel at the <strong>ASNA</strong> House of Delegates, the incoming president is prepared. It has been a<br />
privilege to work with President Rebecca Huie in her capacity as president-elect and president. She has<br />
led <strong>ASNA</strong> with integrity, vision and enthusiasm. She is a nurses’ nurse and highly respected both in the<br />
state and nationally. As we approached the conclusion of her <strong>ASNA</strong> presidential term, she made the<br />
decision to run for a national office at the American Nurses Association Membership Assembly in June.<br />
There were over 25 candidates running for only three open slots. Dr. Huie received the largest number<br />
of votes of all 25 candidates! She will serve in 2019 as vice-chair of the ANA Nominations and Elections<br />
Committee and as chair in 2020. This is a testimony of <strong>ASNA</strong>’s progress and the confidence professionals<br />
across the country have in Dr. Huie.<br />
Like Rebecca Huie before her, our incoming <strong>ASNA</strong> president, Dr. Sarah Wilkinson served faithfully as<br />
your president-elect for the past two years. She is prepared to lead <strong>ASNA</strong> in its mission to provide relevant<br />
benefits to members and advocate for expanded opportunities within the profession as a whole.<br />
In the 2017 HOD, <strong>ASNA</strong>’s vision was illustrated with the metaphor of a building with five large pillars<br />
in front. The five pillars were labeled: ADVOCACY, MEMBERSHIP, VISIBILITY, COLLABORATION and<br />
SERVICE. Correspondingly, I would like to summarize <strong>ASNA</strong>’s progress this year using these labels.<br />
ADVOCACY<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> advocates for our members, nurses of all specialties and the profession as a whole. For our<br />
members, we provide opportunities for networking, engagement with nurse leaders, member discounts<br />
and privileges. We prioritize issues related to House of Delegate Resolutions, member survey input and<br />
collaborations with ANA or nurse specialty organizations. Typically, the Alabama Legislature starts their<br />
regular session early and ends the session as early as possible in an election year, such as <strong>2018</strong>. Such<br />
was the case in early January of this year. <strong>ASNA</strong> led the Alabama Coalition of Nursing organizations in<br />
hosting Nurses Day at the Capitol. This year the educational sessions followed by the Capitol steps rally<br />
was a huge success. In fact, we had the largest crowd ever with about 750 in attendance! Legislatively,<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> partnered with the Board of Nursing advocating for three bills that enhanced the board’s ability to<br />
do their job. We also partnered with NPAA to promote the passage of a bill granting signing authority for<br />
CRNPs on certain documents like death certificates and “handicap” auto tags. The session ended quickly<br />
and Legislators went home to campaign. At ANA Membership Assembly in June, our team visited House<br />
and Senate offices of the Alabama Delegation. We advocated for the Title VIII reauthorization act and safe<br />
staffing standards. The Title VIII act passed the House and is now in the Senate.<br />
MEMBERSHIP<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> continues to grow at a healthy pace. Much of this is related to good district leadership and the<br />
harmonization of district social media and web platforms. Now, <strong>ASNA</strong> can communicate with members<br />
statewide or with and through districts to people in those areas. We broke the 1,900 members ceiling<br />
this year for the first time in decades. We are hopeful to reach 2,000 members before the end of <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
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To engage our members, <strong>ASNA</strong> has published periodic quick surveys on key issues through social media.<br />
This has provided members with opportunities to personally weigh in on policy and practice issues facing<br />
the profession. In the past two years, <strong>ASNA</strong> has grown in membership by almost 40%. Some of the best<br />
membership benefits come through opportunities for personal interaction with other nurses in non-work<br />
settings where they can discuss key issues and solutions openly. The Membership committee, led by Vice<br />
President, Dr. Linda Gibson-Young has done a fine job in helping <strong>ASNA</strong> recruit and retain members. Our<br />
positive growth is the fruit, to a large degree, of their good work.<br />
VISIBILITY<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> wants nurses to understand that if they participate in their professional organization in greater<br />
numbers, they can shape policy and legislation that nursing practice and quality patient care. How do<br />
we spread the awareness of what <strong>ASNA</strong> does and its relevance to each participating member? Visibility.<br />
We included “visibility” as a pillar because, for example, if a district has an event for award members and<br />
their families…but no one knows about it…what have we accomplished. Consequently, we have tried on<br />
a district and state level to make “VISIBLE” the work of <strong>ASNA</strong> so that people can understand what we do<br />
and how those things contribute to our members and the profession.<br />
For example, in the past two years we have set new attendance records at Nurses Day at the Capitol<br />
and other <strong>ASNA</strong> events. Our on-line presence has almost doubled. <strong>ASNA</strong> Facebook followers grew from<br />
4,500 in 2016 to over 8,500 in <strong>2018</strong>. We are seeking opportunities to open a SPEAKER’S BUREAU so that<br />
schools of nursing and other entities can have experts from <strong>ASNA</strong> present to their students/audiences. If<br />
we all consider capturing images of even the smallest service projects, meetings or advocacy efforts in our<br />
districts and making these VISIBLE through social media, this will help <strong>ASNA</strong> and nursing.<br />
COLLABORATION<br />
This is an area that is perhaps one of the most difficult and yet…one of the most rewarding efforts within our<br />
vision. <strong>ASNA</strong> collaborates with a dozen organizations in sponsoring Nurses Day at the Capitol each year.<br />
We also work with leaders from nurse specialty orgs in manning the Alabama Board of Nursing Nominating<br />
Committee. <strong>ASNA</strong> past president’s chair this committee and leaders from designated nurse specialty orgs<br />
participate in interviewing candidates for open slots on the ABN. Another area of collaboration includes<br />
participation in organization/institution events as an exhibitor or a presenter. Frequently, we participate<br />
with schools of nursing or nurse specialty groups at their meetings. During Nurses’ Week in May, <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
exhibits across the state at selected events in hospitals or public venues. Legislatively, <strong>ASNA</strong> works whenever<br />
possible, with the ABN or nurse specialty groups to support legislation that we feel is beneficial to nurses or<br />
quality patient care. Often these groups reciprocate with <strong>ASNA</strong> legislative initiatives.<br />
SERVICE<br />
The fifth pillar emphasizes <strong>ASNA</strong>’s commitment to serve individual nurses, the profession and the<br />
community. Usually, resolutions adopted by the House of Delegates guide district and state projects<br />
related to service. For example, the environmental committee has spearheaded efforts to bring to light<br />
health hazards related to toxic waste and ground water, particularly in rural Alabama communities. Service<br />
projects of each district have ranged from providing nursing scholarships and rewards to community<br />
projects related to mental health or home healthcare. One of the most significant areas of service has been<br />
the program entitled, “Healthy Nurse – Healthy Nation.” This program, developed by ANA, uses social<br />
media to encourage participating nurses to live healthier lifestyles. Service, in essence, is one of the primary<br />
reasons for <strong>ASNA</strong>’s existence and should remain “top of mind” in all our endeavors as an association.<br />
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ATTORNEY’S REPORT<br />
Don Eddins, BS, MS, JD, <strong>ASNA</strong> Attorney/Lobbyist<br />
Legal protection and consultation are central to the Alabama State Nurses Association’s legal program.<br />
Alabama’s Nurse Practice Act establishes procedures and parameters for the state’s registered nurses.<br />
It’s designed to protect the public from subpar practice – a concept that Alabama’s RNs support<br />
wholeheartedly. The public is ever-gaining respect and admiration for the jobs registered nurses perform.<br />
With that respect comes accountability.<br />
The Nurse Practice Act establishes a process under which RNs can become licensed and standards which<br />
must be followed to maintain licensure. The Alabama Board of Nursing was established to administer the<br />
act and a letter from the Board even hinting of a violation can strike fear in medical professionals. That’s<br />
one reason the Alabama State Nurses Association’s legal program is so important.<br />
First, <strong>ASNA</strong> helps nurses stay out of trouble with the Board by providing vital information that allows them to<br />
avoid common pitfalls. Strict adherence to rules relating to paperwork is extremely important, for instance.<br />
As part of the education program, <strong>ASNA</strong> holds risk management seminars conducted by the <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
attorney and staff members. Articles about pitfalls facing nurses, from a legal perspective, appear regularly<br />
in the Alabama Nurse.<br />
Yet even the most diligent and skilled nurse can make mistake and that’s why <strong>ASNA</strong> has set in place<br />
a program to help its members in dealing with Board of Nursing inquiries. Nurses are subject to have<br />
complaints filed against their licenses, regardless of whether they have done anything improper. The<br />
complaint may come from the family of a patient who didn’t experience a quick recovery. Or as a result of<br />
a mistake in paperwork. Or perhaps due to simple negligence on the part of the nurse.<br />
Regardless of the type or source, if the Alabama Board of Nursing summons an <strong>ASNA</strong> member for any<br />
complaint against his/her license, the <strong>ASNA</strong> attorney will accompany the member to the Board at no charge<br />
to the nurse, provided that the nurse was a member of the <strong>ASNA</strong> when the act complained of occurred.<br />
That’s peace of mind not enjoyed by nurses who are not <strong>ASNA</strong> members. Most often, the attorney has<br />
dealt with a similar issue in the past and can work out a solution favorable to the member, negating the<br />
need for an actual board hearing.<br />
The <strong>ASNA</strong> attorney also consults with the <strong>ASNA</strong> executive director and staff about rules changes<br />
proposed by the BON to ensure that the rules are in the best interest of registered nurses and the staff<br />
works to change those deemed harmful before they are implemented.<br />
The legal services program also does not end with licensure issues, but goes beyond dealings with the<br />
Board of Nursing.<br />
The plan allows <strong>ASNA</strong> members to consult with the <strong>ASNA</strong> attorney on any legal matter which the <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
attorney feels qualified to consult on – from employment issues to divorce, real estate, wills, etc. – an hour<br />
a year at no cost to the member.<br />
That consultation alone by an outside attorney may cost a non-member close to what the annual<br />
membership dues run, especially under the new dues structure.<br />
The legal services program is a vital part of <strong>ASNA</strong>’s package of benefits available only to <strong>ASNA</strong> members.<br />
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LEADERSHIP<br />
ACADEMY<br />
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<strong>ASNA</strong> Leadership Academy <strong>2018</strong><br />
Every Nurse A Leader!<br />
The mission of the <strong>ASNA</strong> Leadership Academy is to create a community of effective nurse leaders. Our<br />
vision is to prepare the next generation of nurse leaders for the state of Alabama. Participants in the<br />
Seventh <strong>ASNA</strong> Leadership Academy <strong>2018</strong> continue to increase the leadership and develop the talent of<br />
Alabama Nurses. Mentors from previous years have worked with new participants from every District to<br />
develop leadership skills and implement a leadership project. The Leadership Academy met in April as<br />
part of FACES, in July, and participants will present their work in October at the <strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Convention</strong>. The<br />
<strong>2018</strong> cohort nurse leaders:<br />
Andrew Haiflich<br />
Barbara Walker Neill<br />
Christina Baughn<br />
Christy Parmer<br />
Cynthia Daly<br />
Cynthia Ward<br />
Frederick Richardson<br />
Jennifer Humphries<br />
Linda Gibson-Young<br />
Morgan Webb<br />
Philip Merritt<br />
Sasha Harris<br />
Sherwanna Wheeler<br />
Tara F. Eslick<br />
Thutrang “T” Nguyen<br />
Past Leadership Academy participants and <strong>ASNA</strong> Members continue to volunteer to serve as mentors.<br />
This year’s mentors include Abby Horton, Adrienne Curry, Arlene Morris, Brian Buchman, Bridget Moore,<br />
Denise Beadle, Erica Little, Frankie Wallis, Julie Savage Jones, Mary Beth Bodin, Moniaree Jones, Rebecca<br />
Huie, Shannon Polson, Tyler Sturdivant, Charlene Roberson, & Ellen Buckner.<br />
In <strong>2018</strong>, the Leadership Academy has a steering committee from across the state. The steering committee<br />
includes; Dr. Ellen Buckner, Dr. Cindy Berry, Dr. Frankie Wallis, Dr. Julie Savage Jones, Dr. Erica Elkins-<br />
Little, Dr. Arlene Morris, Dr. Mary Beth Bodin, and Ms. Charlene Roberson<br />
This year’s participants are accomplishing great projects to promote nursing in our state. Topics include:<br />
A Quality Improvement Project Using an Educational Outreach Program<br />
Childhood Asthma in Alabama<br />
Creating a Unit Atmosphere of Trust AND Excellence: Professional Portfolios<br />
Digging for Retention<br />
Early Placement of PICC lines and Early Removal of UVC to Reduce CLABSI in the NICU<br />
Improving Bereavement Care in the ED<br />
Improving Nursing Satisfaction within the current work environment<br />
Increasing Access and Decreasing Barriers in Ambulatory Care<br />
Journey to Preparedness: Engaging Students to Volunteer<br />
Newborn Screening: Seeing The Forrest And The Trees<br />
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Patient Education to Decreasing Readmissions for COPD<br />
Promotion and Retention of <strong>ASNA</strong> Membership<br />
The Healthy Nurse - Tools for Mind, Thought and Spirit Wellness<br />
The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on COPD Readmission<br />
These collaborative projects involve care improvement, educational strategies, and promote networking,<br />
community engagement, and health! These emerging leaders leave a legacy for others to follow as we join<br />
as Alabama Nurses!<br />
The July meeting welcomed new and returning speakers on leadership development and advocacy. Dr.<br />
Lynda Wilson, former Deputy Director of the WHO Collaborating Center at UAB spoke on Nursing<br />
Leadership to Promote Global and Planetary Health. Dr. Margaret Moore-Nadler from University of South<br />
Alabama spoke on Creating Partnerships for the Homeless, and Drs. Berry & Wallis talked about engaging<br />
your Strengths and Interprofessional Collaboration.<br />
Participants were urged to attend one or more local or state board meetings. Participants were asked to go<br />
to the Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) website nursesonboardscoalition.org and register your boards<br />
and intent to serve. Any board service is recognized, from local school board to national/international<br />
organizations. We discussed ways a Leadership Academy Participant could attend the ANA convention<br />
with <strong>ASNA</strong> delegates/observers.<br />
LA alumni have been active in <strong>ASNA</strong> at the District and State level. Some new opportunities are on the<br />
horizon for Leadership Academy Alumni to be involved in the statewide Alabama Health Action Coalition<br />
(AL-HAC) and mentoring across <strong>ASNA</strong> Districts. There are increasing opportunities for nurse leaders to<br />
make a difference!<br />
Please join the <strong>ASNA</strong> Leadership Academy for the project presentations on Friday, October 5, <strong>2018</strong> at the<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Convention</strong>.<br />
Respectfully submitted, Ellen Buckner, Chair<br />
2017 Leadership Academy Participants <strong>2018</strong> Leadership Academy Participants &<br />
Past/Present Mentors<br />
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Leadership Academy Projects<br />
To be presented Friday, October 5, <strong>2018</strong><br />
• Promotion and Retention of <strong>ASNA</strong> Membership, Frederick Richardson, BSN,RN<br />
• Stop, Look, and Listen to the New Grad, Barbara Walker Neill, MSHA, BSN, RN, CMSRN<br />
• Digging for Retention, Sasha Harris, MSN, RN-BC<br />
• The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on COPD Readmission, Dr. Christina Baughn<br />
• Patient Education to Decreasing Readmissions for COPD, Sherwanna Wheeler, BSN, RN<br />
• Creating a Unit Atmosphere of Trust AND Excellence: Developing, Implementing and Maintaining<br />
Professional Portfolios, Patricia Morgan Webb, MS, BSN<br />
• Developing Alabama’s First Trauma-Informed Community, Andrew Haiflich, MSN, RN<br />
• Early Placement of PICC lines and Early Removal of UVC to Reduce CLABSI in the NICU,<br />
Jennifer Humphries, MSN, CRNP, NNP-BC<br />
• Improvement Bereavement Care in the ED, Phillip Merritt, BSN, RN<br />
• Journey to Preparedness: Engaging Students to Volunteer, Thutrang Nguyen, BSN, RN<br />
• Newborn Screening: Seeing the Forrest and the Trees, Tara F. Eslick, BSN, RN<br />
• Improving Nursing Satisfaction Within the Current Work System, Cynthia Daly, BSN, RN<br />
• Increasing Access and Decreasing Barriers in Ambulatory Care, Christy Palmer, BSN, RN<br />
• Childhood Asthma in Alabama, Dr. Linda Gibson-Young<br />
• A Quality Improvement Project Using an Educational Outreach Program to Expand, Dr. Cynthia Ward<br />
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<strong>2018</strong> Update:<br />
• As of October 2017, AL-HAC completed four years of projects and deliverables related to two<br />
consecutive two year Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) State Implementation Program (SIP)<br />
grants and their matching funds. Accomplishments include:<br />
ú Promoted academic progression for nurses from LPN education through Doctorate education and<br />
worked to minimize barriers to nursing education and foster seamless academic promotion at every<br />
level of nursing education<br />
ú Partnered with the West Central Alabama AHEC to sponsor the 2017 Summer Enrichment<br />
Program—Never-ending Road to Discovering (N.E.R.D.) Summer Camp<br />
ú Developed and fielded a comprehensive survey to measure diversity among all of Alabama’s<br />
accredited, non-profit nursing institutions<br />
ú<br />
ú<br />
Established a baseline for diversity in Alabama’s accredited, non-profit nursing institutions<br />
Partnered with the Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) to provide analysis and publish reports on<br />
LPN and RN license renewal surveys (2012-2016)<br />
*All reports available at al-hac.org<br />
Looking Ahead:<br />
• Public Health Nurse Leader (PHNL) Jessica Hardy, MPH, DNP, RN, the director of the Office of<br />
Women’s Health of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and consultant for the ADPH<br />
Telehealth Network, and AL-HAC applied to expand PHNL project providing underserved minority<br />
individuals with diabetes education in March <strong>2018</strong><br />
ú Grant awarded April 19th. This project is made possible with support from the Robert Wood<br />
Johnson Foundation.<br />
• New partnership established with the Alabama Health Literacy Initiative (AHLI)<br />
ú<br />
AHLI’s mission is to support patient-centered educational opportunities, guide outreach activities,<br />
and create partnerships to advance health literacy and improve health outcomes<br />
Continued In-kind Support:<br />
• AARP Alabama<br />
• Alabama Education Council of Administrators of Professional Nursing Education Programs (ACAPNEP)<br />
• Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA)<br />
• Alabama Organization of Nurse Executives (AlaONE)<br />
• Alabama State Board of Nursing<br />
• Alacare Home Health and Hospice<br />
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama<br />
• Capstone College of Nursing, Alabama 80x20 Taskforce<br />
• Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing<br />
• Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama<br />
• Samford College of Health and Sciences<br />
• State of Alabama Association of Colleges of Nursing (SAACN)<br />
• UAB School of Nursing<br />
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The Alabama Health Action Coalition<br />
is helping improve the quality of<br />
healthcare in Alabama while making it<br />
more cost-effective. We are comprised<br />
of leaders from Alabama’s healthcare<br />
and business industry, including nursing<br />
schools, healthcare providers, insurance<br />
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AWARDS<br />
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Charlene Roberson Mentoring Award<br />
Dr. Julie Savage Jones<br />
Charlene Roberson has been involved in <strong>ASNA</strong> since 1985 and currently serves<br />
as the Director of Leadership Services. Charlene possesses expert knowledge on<br />
all things <strong>ASNA</strong>, and has touched the lives of all <strong>ASNA</strong>’s membership through<br />
advertisement, questioning, fellowship, and mentorship.<br />
To be awarded to a registered nurse who has demonstrated attributes of mentorship.<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> membership is not required.<br />
1. Encourages peers in their practice of professional nursing<br />
2. Acts as a role model to other healthcare professionals<br />
3. Innovative in assisting/encouraging nurses in personal and professional development<br />
Lillian B. Smith Award<br />
Dr. Sue Morgan<br />
Lillian B. Smith was the Executive Director of the Alabama State Nurses Association<br />
from 1940 to 1968. She always gave above and beyond the call of duty for nurses<br />
and nursing in Alabama. She was recognized and respected for her commitment to<br />
improving health care in Alabama by other health care providers.<br />
To be awarded to a member who has demonstrated long-term commitment to<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> and the nursing profession. This commitment demonstrates activities above and beyond usual<br />
responsibilities at the local level.<br />
1. Evidence of long term commitment to <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
ú Years of membership<br />
ú <strong>ASNA</strong> activities<br />
ú District, county and/or state level activities<br />
2. Other professional activities<br />
3. Community involvement<br />
4. Other supporting documentation and comments<br />
Outstanding New Member Award<br />
Dr. Kimberly Jordan<br />
To be awarded to a new member, defined as a person who has been an <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
member for two years or less.<br />
1. Evidence of significant contributions to <strong>ASNA</strong>, district, and county<br />
2. Other supporting documentation and comments<br />
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Lillian Holland Harvey Award<br />
Dr. Contance Smith Hendricks<br />
Lillian Holland Harvey was a dynamic professional who promoted transcultural<br />
relations by leading all of nursing forward. She started the first Baccalaureate School<br />
of Nursing in Alabama.<br />
To be awarded to a member who has made significant contributions in one or more<br />
of the following areas: fostering transcultural relations, promoting advancement of<br />
minority groups, and upgrading health care services to those who are culturally and economically<br />
under-served.<br />
1. Evidence of:<br />
ú Fostering transcultural relations<br />
ú Promoting advancement of minority groups<br />
ú Upgrading health care services to those who are culturally and economically underserved<br />
ú Professional involvement<br />
ú Community involvement<br />
2. Other supporting documentation and comments<br />
Louise Barksdale Outstanding Nursing Practice Award<br />
Ms. Essie J. Parker – District 2<br />
Louise Barksdale gave her entire nursing career being a staff nurse. She not only committed her vast<br />
energies to her patients and community, but also to her professional association, being active on the<br />
local, state, and national level.<br />
To be awarded to the outstanding exemplar recipient of <strong>ASNA</strong> Citation of Nursing Excellence<br />
statewide.<br />
Health Policy Award<br />
Senator Cam Ward<br />
To be awarded to an active member in the legislature or in an organization that<br />
promotes health policy in the State of Alabama.<br />
1. Evidence of involvement with or on behalf of nursing and/or health<br />
2. Involvement related to nursing and/or health care in general<br />
3. Other supporting documentation or comments<br />
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Cindajo Overton Outstanding Nurse Educator Award<br />
Dr. Leigh Minchew<br />
Cindajo Overton made a tremendous contribution to nursing education. Her career<br />
consisted of 10 years of bedside nursing and 26 years of nursing instruction at<br />
Wallace Community College. Cindajo chose nursing education as she believed this<br />
was the best way to have a greater impact on nursing. Cindajo was a member of<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> for 38 years and was active at the state, national, and local level.<br />
To be awarded to a member who is an outstanding nurse educator in an academic or service setting.<br />
1. Evidence of excellence in teaching in academic or service<br />
2. Advances the science of nursing through clarifying, refining and/or expanding the knowledge base<br />
of nursing<br />
3. Promotes a theory base for nursing curricula<br />
4. Influences scholarly development in nursing education and/or research<br />
5. Innovative in assisting and encouraging student nurses in professional development<br />
6. Contribute to the improvement of quality healthcare through the teaching process<br />
7. Professional and community involvement<br />
8. Publications and presentations<br />
9. Other supporting documentation and comments<br />
Outstanding Nursing Administrator Award Academe<br />
Dr. Marsha Adams – District 1<br />
To be awarded to an <strong>ASNA</strong> member who is employed in administration of a<br />
health care organization or school/college of nursing and demonstrates outstanding<br />
performance.<br />
1. Demonstrates and encourages excellence in teaching or nursing care delivery<br />
2. Advances the science of nursing through clarifying, refining and/or expanding<br />
the knowledge base of nursing<br />
3. Promotes a theory base for nursing practice and/or curricula<br />
4. Supports the professional development of faculty/staff<br />
5. Professional and community involvement<br />
6. Provides innovative leadership to fulfill the mission of the organization<br />
7. Other supporting documentation and comments<br />
Outstanding Nursing Administrator<br />
Award Service<br />
Dr. Terri Poe – District 3<br />
To be awarded to an <strong>ASNA</strong> member who is employed in administration of a<br />
health care organization or school/college of nursing and demonstrates outstanding<br />
performance.<br />
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1. Demonstrates and encourages excellence in teaching or nursing care delivery<br />
2. Advances the science of nursing through clarifying, refining and/or expanding the knowledge base<br />
of nursing<br />
3. Promotes a theory base for nursing practice and/or curricula<br />
4. Supports the professional development of faculty/staff<br />
5. Professional and community involvement<br />
6. Provides innovative leadership to fulfill the mission of the organization<br />
7. Other supporting documentation and comments<br />
Outstanding Retired Nurse Award<br />
Dr. Mary Beth Bodin – District 2<br />
To be awarded to a member of <strong>ASNA</strong> who is retired from employment as a nurse<br />
and has made significant contributions to nursing and health following retirement.<br />
1. Evidence of long term commitment to <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
ú Contribution of nursing and <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
ú Contribution to politics in relationship to nursing<br />
ú Community involvement<br />
2. Other supporting documentation and comments<br />
Outstanding Health Care Organization Award<br />
Victory Health Partners – Mobile, AL<br />
To be awarded to an organization that provides extraordinary<br />
direct health care to patients.<br />
1. Recognized for provision of quality care to patients<br />
2. Promotes a positive image of nursing<br />
3. Provides desirable working conditions for nurses<br />
4. Promotes ethical and professional nursing practice<br />
5. Recognizes nurses for their contributions to the organization and quality of patient care<br />
6. Community involvement<br />
Outstanding Advocate of the Year Award<br />
Dr. Azita Amiri – District 1<br />
To be awarded to an individual who actively supports <strong>ASNA</strong> and is directly<br />
involved in promoting nursing and healthcare issues in the state of Alabama.<br />
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Current Bylaws<br />
Table of Contents<br />
ARTICLE I. NAME, MISSION AND GOALS ...................................... 81<br />
ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP .................................................... 81<br />
ARTICLE III. DUES .......................................................... 84<br />
ARTICLE IV. DISTRICT NURSES ASSOCIATION .................................... 84<br />
ARTICLE V. HOUSE OF DELEGATES ............................................ 86<br />
ARTICLE VI. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ........................................... 87<br />
ARTICLE VII. COMMITTEES ................................................... 90<br />
ARTICLE VIII. COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONAL ISSUES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92<br />
ARTICLE IX. SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS ........................................ 92<br />
ARTICLE X. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS .................................... 93<br />
ARTICLE XI. RELATIONSHIPS WITH AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION ............... 94<br />
ARTICLE XII. AMENDMENTS .................................................. 94<br />
ARTICLE XIII. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY ...................................... 95<br />
ARTICLE XIV. FISCAL YEAR .................................................... 95<br />
ARTICLE XV. OFFICIAL ORGANS ............................................... 95<br />
ARTICLE XVI. DISPOSITION OF ASSETS .......................................... 95<br />
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Article I.<br />
Section 1.<br />
Section 2.<br />
Section 3.<br />
Article II.<br />
Section 1.<br />
Section 2.<br />
Name, Mission and Goals<br />
Name<br />
The name of this association shall be the Alabama State Nurses Association, hereinafter<br />
Mission<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> is committed to promoting excellence in nursing.<br />
Goals<br />
The Goals of <strong>ASNA</strong> shall be to:<br />
A. provide leadership for health policy and legislative activities.<br />
B. be the voice of Alabama nurses for advocating professional practice.<br />
C. professionalism in nursing.<br />
D. advocate for an adequate nursing workforce.<br />
E. evaluate organizational effectiveness, relevancy, and efficiency as an on-going process.<br />
Membership<br />
Composition<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> members shall be registered nurses, individuals and/or groups as specified by<br />
these Bylaws and in <strong>ASNA</strong> policies. Membership shall be unrestricted consideration of<br />
age, color, creed, disability, gender, health status, lifestyle, nationality, race, religion, or<br />
sexual orientation.<br />
Membership Types<br />
A. <strong>ASNA</strong>/American Nurses Association (ANA), hereinafter referred to as full member<br />
a. Definition<br />
An individual who is a registered nurse and who elects to join <strong>ASNA</strong>/ANA in<br />
accordance with provisions of this section.<br />
b. Qualifications<br />
1. A member may be one who has been granted a license to practice as a<br />
registered nurse in at least one state, territory or possession of the US or is<br />
otherwise entitled by law to practice. The person does not have a license<br />
under suspension or revocation in any state, territory/ or possession of the US.<br />
2. A member may be one who is a retired registered nurse. The person does<br />
not have a license under suspension or revocation in any state, territory, or<br />
possession of the US.<br />
c. Responsibilities<br />
1. Each individual shall pay dues established by the <strong>ASNA</strong> House of Delegates.<br />
2. The dues shall be current.<br />
3. Individuals shall abide by ANA Bylaws and Code of Ethics for Nurses.<br />
d. Rights<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong>/ANA members shall have the right to<br />
1. receive an <strong>ASNA</strong>/ANA membership card, The American Nurse, American<br />
Nurses Today and The Alabama Nurse.<br />
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2. be a candidate for the <strong>ASNA</strong> and ANA elective or appointive positions in<br />
accordance with the qualification set forth in the <strong>ASNA</strong> and ANA Bylaws<br />
and/or applicable policies.<br />
3. participate in election of representatives to ANA Membership Assembly,<br />
delegates to the <strong>ASNA</strong> House of Delegates, and election of <strong>ASNA</strong> state and<br />
district officers in accordance with ANA and <strong>ASNA</strong> Bylaws.<br />
4. attend meetings of the <strong>ASNA</strong> House of Delegates and unrestricted ANA<br />
activities.<br />
5. affiliate with <strong>ASNA</strong> structural units in accordance with <strong>ASNA</strong> Bylaws.<br />
6. serve on committees and task forces of <strong>ASNA</strong>.<br />
7. submit written proposals, formal or informal, for consideration by <strong>ASNA</strong> and<br />
ANA.<br />
8. attend the Congress of the International Council of Nurses.<br />
9. be accorded rights as provided for under common parliamentary or statutory<br />
law including due process<br />
B. <strong>ASNA</strong> member only<br />
a. Definition<br />
An individual who is a registered nurse and who elects to join <strong>ASNA</strong> in<br />
accordance with provisions of this section.<br />
b. Qualifications<br />
1. A member may be one who has been granted a license to practice as a<br />
registered nurse in at least one state, territory or possession of the US or<br />
otherwise entitled by law to practice. The person does not have a license<br />
under suspension or revocation in any state, territory or possession of the US.<br />
2. Renewal is contingent upon licensure.<br />
3. A member may be one who is a retired registered nurse. The person does<br />
not have a license under suspension or revocation in any state, territory, or<br />
possession of the US.<br />
c. Responsibilities<br />
1. Each individual shall pay dues established by the <strong>ASNA</strong> House of Delegates.<br />
2. The dues shall be current.<br />
3. <strong>ASNA</strong> individual members shall have the obligation to abide by <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
Bylaws, and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.<br />
d. Rights<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> members shall have the right to<br />
1. receive an <strong>ASNA</strong> membership card and The Alabama Nurse.<br />
2. be a candidate for the <strong>ASNA</strong> elective or appointive positions in accordance<br />
with the qualification set forth in the <strong>ASNA</strong> Bylaws.<br />
3. participate in the election of <strong>ASNA</strong> delegates to the <strong>ASNA</strong> House of<br />
Delegates and state and district officers in accordance with the <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
Bylaws.<br />
4. attend meetings of the <strong>ASNA</strong> House of Delegates.<br />
5. affiliate with <strong>ASNA</strong> structural units in accordance with <strong>ASNA</strong> Bylaws.<br />
6. serve on committees and task forces of <strong>ASNA</strong>.<br />
7. submit written proposals, formal or informal, for consideration by <strong>ASNA</strong>.<br />
8. be accorded rights as provided for under common parliamentary or statutory<br />
law including due process.<br />
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C. Organizational Affiliates<br />
a. Definition<br />
A professional organization that is committed to the mission and goals of <strong>ASNA</strong>.<br />
b. Qualifications<br />
1. An organization whose mission and goals are harmonious with those of<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong>.<br />
2. Has been granted the status of organizational affiliate status by the <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
Board of Directors. hereinafter referred to as <strong>ASNA</strong> Board.<br />
c. Responsibilities<br />
1. Each organization shall pay dues established by the <strong>ASNA</strong> Board.<br />
2. Dues shall be current.<br />
d. Rights<br />
Each organizational affiliate shall be entitled to<br />
1. One member participant who shall have voice but no vote in the <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
House of Delegates.<br />
2. Make reports or presentations to the <strong>ASNA</strong> House of Delegates within its<br />
area of expertise.<br />
3. Submit names of registered nurses who are members of <strong>ASNA</strong> and qualified<br />
for appointment to <strong>ASNA</strong> structural units committees and task forces.<br />
Section 3.<br />
Section 4.<br />
Section 5.<br />
Lifetime Membership<br />
Honorary Lifetime Membership may be conferred by unanimous vote at the <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
<strong>Convention</strong> for registered nurses who have rendered distinguished service or valuable<br />
assistance to the nursing profession, the name or names having been approved by the<br />
Board. Honorary Lifetime Membership shall be conferred on no more than 2 persons at<br />
any <strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Convention</strong>.<br />
Transfer of Membership<br />
A. A member who moves out of Alabama may apply to <strong>ASNA</strong> for transfer to another<br />
Constituent Member Association (CMA) without refund of dues.<br />
B. A member of another CMA who moves to Alabama may transfer to <strong>ASNA</strong> without<br />
further payment or refund of dues for the remainder of the membership year. The<br />
request for transfer shall be signed by the CMA issuing the transfer.<br />
C. A member may transfer from one district structural unit to another. Notification of<br />
transfer shall be made to <strong>ASNA</strong>.<br />
Disciplinary Action and Appeal<br />
A. Cause for disciplinary action by <strong>ASNA</strong> against a member shall be limited to failure to<br />
fulfill the obligations as cited in these Bylaws and /or other actions detrimental to the<br />
mission and goals of <strong>ASNA</strong> and ANA.<br />
B. Disciplinary proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with policies and<br />
procedures established by the Board, which shall have final disciplinary authority<br />
over members.<br />
C. Depending on the severity of the violation, a member may be reprimanded,<br />
removed from office, suspended from membership, or permanently expelled from<br />
membership.<br />
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D. A member may appeal any disciplinary action in accordance with procedures<br />
adopted by the Board.<br />
E. Any disciplinary action taken by another State Nurses Association (SNAs) against<br />
one of its members shall be given full recognition and enforcement, provided such<br />
action was taken in accordance with the disciplining SNAs Bylaws and disciplinary<br />
procedures.<br />
Article III. Dues<br />
Section 1.<br />
Section 2.<br />
Section 3.<br />
Section 4.<br />
Amount of Dues<br />
Dues shall be established by the <strong>ASNA</strong> House of Delegates.<br />
Notification of Change<br />
A. Members shall be notified in writing or by electronic means of any proposal to<br />
change the amount of dues at least 60 days prior to the meeting of the House of<br />
Delegates at which the proposal is to be voted upon.<br />
B. No money shall be refunded or additional monies collected when a change in dues<br />
category occurs within the membership year.<br />
Vote<br />
A vote of two-thirds of the delegates present and voting shall be required to change the<br />
dues assessment except when ANA dues are increased pursuant to Article XI.<br />
Payment<br />
A. Payment of dues shall be in accordance with <strong>ASNA</strong> policy. The membership<br />
commitment shall be twelve (12) consecutive months from the time of initial<br />
payment of dues regardless of payment plan utilized.<br />
B. Members who qualify for one of the following categories may elect to pay fifty<br />
percent (50%) of the annual dues:<br />
1. nurses who are not employed.<br />
2. registered nurses in full-time study.<br />
3. graduates of basic nursing education programs for the first year membership<br />
if the membership is initiated within six months of licensure to practice as a<br />
registered nurse.<br />
4. Nurses who are not earning more than the Social Security System allows.<br />
C. Members 65 years of age or older who are not employed may elect to pay twentyfive<br />
percent (25%) of the annual dues.<br />
Article IV. District Nurses Association<br />
Section 1.<br />
Section 2.<br />
Definition<br />
The basic structural units are the District units.<br />
Boundaries<br />
Boundaries of structural units shall be defined by the House of Delegates. The boundaries may<br />
be changed or new structural units created by a two-thirds vote of the House of Delegates.<br />
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Section 6.<br />
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Dues Reimbursement<br />
Dues shall be reimbursed to Districts according to <strong>ASNA</strong> policy.<br />
Responsibilities<br />
A. Each district structural unit shall be governed by a District Board of Directors.<br />
Composition of the District Board of Directors shall be determined by District<br />
Bylaws.<br />
B. Each District Board of Directors will provide for the election of district officers<br />
to carry out the necessary functions so deemed by the District. The president or<br />
designee of each District will be a member of the <strong>ASNA</strong> Board. The processes for<br />
election and filling vacancies will be included in the District Bylaws.<br />
C. District elections of officers shall take place at least 30 days prior to the annual<br />
meeting of the House of Delegates.<br />
D. A district structural unit will be composed of the counties as established by the<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> Board. Counties within District structural units may organize as a county<br />
nurses society.<br />
E. Each county society shall function as a part of its respective district structural unit<br />
and elect a county chairperson who will represent the respective county on the<br />
District Board of Directors.<br />
F. Bylaws of each structural unit, whether District or County, will be filed with the<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> office. These Bylaws must be congruent with <strong>ASNA</strong> Bylaws.<br />
Obligations<br />
It shall be the obligation of each district structural unit of <strong>ASNA</strong> to<br />
A. require that all members be members of <strong>ASNA</strong>.<br />
B. send <strong>ASNA</strong> the names and addresses of all officers and other members of the Board<br />
of Directors of the District structural unit immediately following their election or<br />
appointment.<br />
C. maintain Bylaws consistent with the Bylaws of <strong>ASNA</strong>.<br />
D. confer with the Committee on Bylaws of <strong>ASNA</strong> before adopting any proposed<br />
amendments to its Bylaws.<br />
E. submit Form 990 to IRS if assets exceed $25,000.<br />
F. submit a copy of approved meeting minutes.<br />
Disqualifications<br />
A. A structural unit which fails to comply with the requirements stated in these Bylaws<br />
may be dissolved by a unanimous vote of the Board. Due notice shall be given<br />
at least 3 months before the vote is taken and the structural unit shall have the<br />
opportunity for a hearing with the Board.<br />
B. Notification and redistribution of District membership and dissolution of accounts<br />
shall be done in accordance with <strong>ASNA</strong> policy.<br />
Reinstatement<br />
A structural unit which has been disqualified may be reinstated by a unanimous vote of<br />
the Board.<br />
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Article V.<br />
Section 1.<br />
Section 2.<br />
Section 3.<br />
Section 4.<br />
Section 5.<br />
Section 6.<br />
House of Delegates<br />
Definition<br />
The House of Delegates is the governing and official voting body of <strong>ASNA</strong>. The <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
House of Delegates promotes the profession through the creation of policy and positions<br />
that support the purposes of <strong>ASNA</strong>.<br />
Composition<br />
A. Representation to the <strong>ASNA</strong> House of Delegates shall be based on the number of<br />
District members in good standing at least 90 days preceding the annual convention,<br />
plus the members of the Board.<br />
B. Each district structural unit in good standing shall be entitled to one (1) delegate for<br />
each 20 members or fraction thereof.<br />
C. Delegates and alternates shall be elected by each district structural unit.<br />
D. <strong>ASNA</strong> shall notify each district structural unit of the number of delegates to which it<br />
is entitled at least 90 days preceding the annual convention and 30 days preceding a<br />
special meeting.<br />
E. Vacancies shall be filled only by elected alternates.<br />
F. The <strong>ASNA</strong> House of Delegates shall also include the following who shall have<br />
courtesy seats without vote unless a duly elected delegate:<br />
1. the past presidents of <strong>ASNA</strong>;<br />
2. a representative of the Alabama Board of Nursing;<br />
3. a representative from the Alabama Association of Nursing Students;<br />
4. one registered nurse representative from each organizational affiliate.<br />
5. one LPN representative from each LPN Association.<br />
Credentials<br />
All delegates shall present a picture ID and current <strong>ASNA</strong> membership card at the time<br />
of registration at the annual convention.<br />
Authority<br />
The <strong>ASNA</strong> House of Delegates shall:<br />
A. determine association policies and positions according to <strong>ASNA</strong> Bylaws.<br />
B. delegate authority and define accountability for the implementation of <strong>ASNA</strong> Bylaws<br />
policies and positions.<br />
Responsibilities<br />
The <strong>ASNA</strong> House of Delegates shall:<br />
A. establish rules of procedure for meetings of the <strong>ASNA</strong> House of Delegates.<br />
B. adopt the Bylaws.<br />
C. elect officers and Nominating Committee members.<br />
D. establish the policies of <strong>ASNA</strong>.<br />
Quorum<br />
A quorum for the transaction of business of the House of Delegates shall consist of five<br />
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members of the Board, one of whom shall be the president or president-elect, and 50%<br />
of the allocated number of delegates representing a majority of district structural units.<br />
Section 7.<br />
Section 8.<br />
Meetings<br />
A. <strong>Annual</strong> Meetings<br />
1. The House of Delegates shall meet annually.<br />
2. The Board shall determine time and place of meetings.<br />
3. Notices of the annual meeting shall be provided at least sixty (60) days in<br />
advance.<br />
B. Special Meetings<br />
A special meeting of the <strong>ASNA</strong> House of Delegates may be called by a two-thirds<br />
vote of the Board or shall be called by the president upon the written request of a<br />
majority of the districts.<br />
Order of Business<br />
The Order of Business of each annual convention of this association shall be in<br />
accordance with an agenda adopted at the beginning of the convention.<br />
Article VI. Board of Directors<br />
Section 1.<br />
Section 2.<br />
Section 3.<br />
Section 4.<br />
Section 5.<br />
Definition<br />
The Board of Directors is composed of elected officers and other individuals as<br />
designated in the <strong>ASNA</strong> Bylaws.<br />
Composition<br />
A. The Board shall consist of the elected officers of <strong>ASNA</strong>, presidents of district<br />
structural units, and chairpersons of commissions, committees/task force(s) and one<br />
new graduate.<br />
B. The officers of <strong>ASNA</strong> shall be president, president-elect, vice president, secretary,<br />
treasurer and parlimentarian who shall be present with no vote.<br />
C. The Executive Director shall be present with no vote.<br />
D. The Alabama Association of Nursing Students’ (<strong>AANS</strong>) President or designee shall be<br />
present with no vote.<br />
Authority<br />
When the House of Delegates is not in session, the Board shall have the authority<br />
delegated to it by the House of Delegates, including the duty and power of acting for<br />
the membership in the intervals between meetings of the House of Delegates, and other<br />
duties and powers as defined in these Bylaws.<br />
Accountability<br />
The Board shall report and be accountable to the House of Delegates.<br />
Responsibilities<br />
The Board shall:<br />
A. exercise the corporate responsibility and fiduciary duties of the association consistent<br />
with applicable provisions of law.<br />
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B. transact the business of the association in the interim between annual conventions.<br />
C. establish major administrative policies governing the affairs of the association.<br />
D. provide for the maintenance of state headquarters, including the determination of<br />
which persons are to be bonded.<br />
E. appoint, define the authority and responsibilities of, and annually review the<br />
performance of the executive director.<br />
F. appoint and fill vacancies of standing committee members, considering geographic<br />
distribution, and chairpersons not otherwise provided for in these Bylaws.<br />
G. provide for the establishment and dissolution of structural units and special interest<br />
groups in accordance with these.<br />
H. appoint a consultant to Alabama Association of Nursing Students.<br />
I. submit to the Governor of Alabama a list of at least two nominees for each RN<br />
vacancy on the Board of Nursing.<br />
J. confer organizational affiliation status on nursing associations meeting established<br />
qualifications.<br />
K. provide a liaison to the districts.<br />
L. foster collaborative relationship, communication and support to the districts,<br />
individual members, and other Constituent Members<br />
M. assume other duties as provided for elsewhere in these Bylaws and by the House of<br />
Delegates.<br />
Section 6.<br />
Section 7.<br />
Section 8.<br />
Term of Office<br />
A. The term of office for all Board members shall commence at the adjournment of the<br />
annual convention at which they are duly elected and shall continue for one term or<br />
until their successors are elected.<br />
B. The Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary may serve no more than 2 consecutive<br />
terms in the same office. The president and president-elect are limited to one term.<br />
An officer or any other member of the Board who has served more than half a term<br />
shall be deemed to have served a full term in that office. All officers shall have a<br />
2-year term.<br />
C. No member of the Board shall be eligible to serve more than 8 consecutive years.<br />
Qualifications<br />
To be eligible to serve on the Board, a person shall:<br />
A. hold current membership in <strong>ASNA</strong>.<br />
B. hold current membership in ANA (officers).<br />
C. not concurrently serve as an officer or director of another organization if such<br />
participation might result in a conflict of interest with <strong>ASNA</strong>.<br />
Vacancies<br />
In the event of a vacancy:<br />
A. in the office of the president, the president-elect shall succeed to the office of the<br />
president. In addition to serving the unexpired term, this individual shall continue in<br />
the office of the president for the term to which the president-elect was elected.<br />
B. in the office of president-elect due to a succession to the office of president, the<br />
office shall remain vacant until the next annual election. In the event of a vacancy in<br />
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the office of the president-elect for any other reason, the office shall remain vacant<br />
until the next annual election.<br />
C. in another office, the Board shall fill the vacancy by appointment until the next<br />
annual election when such vacancy shall be filled by election. Where applicable,<br />
such vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term.<br />
Section 9.<br />
Section 10.<br />
Duties of Officers<br />
A. The president shall be chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee. In<br />
addition, the president shall:<br />
1. serve as the official representative and spokesperson on matters of policy and<br />
positions.<br />
2. serve as an ex officio member of all committees, except the Committee on<br />
Nominations.<br />
3. serve as representative at meetings of the ANA Membership Assembly, and other<br />
special meetings called by the ANA.<br />
4. prepare, review, revise, and/or evaluate the strategic plan as needed.<br />
5. appoint a Parliamentarian<br />
B. The president-elect shall:<br />
1. assume the duties of the president in his/her absence.<br />
2. serve as a representative to the ANA Membership Assembly.<br />
3. serve as a liaison to the districts.<br />
C. The vice president shall:<br />
1. assume the duties of the president in the absence of the president or the<br />
president-elect. For example, serve as the ANA Membership Assembly<br />
Representative in the absence of the president or the president-elect.<br />
2. serve as chairperson of the Committee on Membership.<br />
D. The secretary shall:<br />
1. keep minutes of the House of Delegates, the Executive Committee and Board<br />
meetings.<br />
2. serve as chairperson of the Committee on Governance.<br />
E. The treasurer shall:<br />
1. be responsible for monitoring the fiscal affairs of the association and shall<br />
provide reports and interpretation of <strong>ASNA</strong>’s fiscal condition to the House of<br />
Delegates, the Board, and the membership.<br />
2. serve as chairperson of the Committee on Finance.<br />
F. The parliamentarian shall:<br />
1. serve as the parliamentary authority representative to <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
2. be responsible for monitoring elections of <strong>ASNA</strong> officers, ballots, tellers and<br />
records of the election.<br />
Executive Committee<br />
The executive committee of the Board shall be composed of the officers, and have all<br />
administrative powers of the Board to transact business between Board meetings and<br />
shall serve as the personnel committee of the association.<br />
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A. The Board shall delegate to the executive director, as the chief executive officer, the<br />
authority to manage the association according to policies established by the <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
House of Delegates and the Board.<br />
B. The executive director shall be accountable to the Board.<br />
C. The executive director shall employ, direct, promote, and terminate staff of the<br />
association.<br />
D. The executive director may represent the association and serve as spokesperson on<br />
matters of established policy and positions.<br />
Meetings<br />
A. Regularly scheduled meetings of the Board shall be four (4) times a year or as<br />
determined by action of the Board<br />
B. Special meetings of the Board may be called at the president’s discretion with 5<br />
days notice to each member of the Board and shall be called by the president in like<br />
manner upon the written request of not less than two-thirds of the structural units or<br />
5 members of the Board.<br />
C. Business requiring immediate action by the Board may be conducted by mail or<br />
other media. Such action shall be reported at the next regular meeting of the Board.<br />
D. Absence of elected officers from two (2) consecutive regularly scheduled meetings<br />
of the Board in one year shall be cause for declaring a vacancy in the position. The<br />
year is defined as the first Board meeting through convention.<br />
Quorum<br />
A majority of the Board, including the president or president-elect, shall constitute a<br />
quorum at any meeting of the Board.<br />
Removal of Elected Officials<br />
A. A vote for removal of an elected official shall be held when called for by a twothirds<br />
(2/3) vote of the Board or upon written request of a majority of structural units.<br />
B. An elected official may be removed by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board whenever<br />
such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the association.<br />
Article VII. Committees<br />
Section 1.<br />
Section 2.<br />
Definitions:<br />
There shall be standing committees of <strong>ASNA</strong> as followers: Committee on Governance,<br />
Committee on Membership, Committee on Nominations, Committee on Finance, and<br />
Committee on Continuing Education. In addition there shall be Special Committees such<br />
as Ethics and Human Rights, Legislative, Awards, <strong>Convention</strong> and /or other committees<br />
appointed by and accountable to the Board of Directors. A standing committee is one<br />
that is essential to the day to day operation of the association. Special committees<br />
provide guidance and direction for policy formation of the association.<br />
Composition<br />
A. The Committee on Governance and Committee on Finance shall be composed of at<br />
least three members appointed by the Board.<br />
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B. The Committee on Nominations is composed of one member from each district.<br />
C. The Committee on Membership and Committee on Continuing Education shall be<br />
composed of members who wish to volunteer and meet established criteria.<br />
Section 3.<br />
Section 4.<br />
Term of Membership<br />
A. Members of standing committees, except for the Committee on Nominations and<br />
Committee on Continuing Education, shall be appointed by the Board following<br />
each annual meeting to serve until the next annual meeting or until their respective<br />
successors are appointed.<br />
B. Members of the Committee on Governance and Committee on Finance shall be<br />
appointed by the Board following the annual meeting to serve until the next meeting<br />
or until their respective successors are appointed.<br />
C. Members of the Committee on Nominations shall be elected for a two (2) year term.<br />
A vacancy shall be filled by an appointment by the Board.<br />
D. The term of membership on the Committee on Continuing Education shall be<br />
determined by each District Board of Directors.<br />
Accountability<br />
A. Standing Committees<br />
1. Committee on Governance, Chaired by Secretary of <strong>ASNA</strong>, shall:<br />
a. suggest, receive and prepare proposed amendment to the Bylaws of this<br />
association; report them to the Board and submit them to the House of<br />
Delegates for approval.<br />
b. review the Bylaws of each district and advise changes in order to assure<br />
conformity with the Bylaws of this association.<br />
c. initiate, review, and prepare resolutions for presentation to the Board and/or<br />
House of Delegates.<br />
2. Committee on Membership, Chaired by the Vice President, shall:<br />
a. devise ways and means of assisting districts that will promote active<br />
membership.<br />
b. assist in the development and dissemination of materials of <strong>ASNA</strong> in regard<br />
to membership promotion and retention.<br />
c. promote development of organizational leaders at the district and state level.<br />
3. Committee on Nominations, Chair appointed by Board, shall:<br />
a. submit the proposed slate of nominees to the Board for approval.<br />
b. develop and implement criteria for solicitation and selection of nominees for<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong>.<br />
c. identify and solicit proposed nominees for ANA committee vacancies.<br />
4. Committee on Finance, Chaired by the Treasurer, shall:<br />
a. prepare and submit the annual budget to the Board for approval.<br />
b. advise the Board as to income, investments, and expenditure of association<br />
funds.<br />
c. oversee the process of the funds request policy.<br />
5. Committee on Continuing Education, Chair selected by the committee members<br />
shall:<br />
a. promote opportunities for the continuing professional development of nurses.<br />
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b. follow ANCC guidelines and The Alabama Board of Nursing standards in<br />
implementing the <strong>ASNA</strong> Continuing Education program.<br />
B. Special Committees shall assume duties and responsibilities assigned by the Board.<br />
Article VIII. Commission of Professional Issues<br />
Section 1.<br />
Section 2.<br />
Section 3.<br />
Section 4.<br />
Section 5.<br />
Definition<br />
An organized deliberative body which responds to professional nursing practice issues<br />
essential to the purpose of <strong>ASNA</strong>.<br />
Membership<br />
The Commission on Professional Issues (COPI) shall consist of 8 members, elected<br />
by the membership. The chairperson shall be appointed by the Board. Election of<br />
Commission members shall be for a two-year term. Members are not allowed to serve<br />
consecutive terms.<br />
Accountability<br />
The Commission is accountable to the Board and reports to the <strong>ASNA</strong> House of<br />
Delegates.<br />
Responsibilities<br />
The Commission on Professional Issues shall:<br />
A. develop policy alternatives essential to the purpose of <strong>ASNA</strong> and submit<br />
recommendations to the Board.<br />
B. provide for dissemination of information.<br />
Vacancies<br />
A. Absence from two consecutive meetings of the Commission shall be cause for<br />
declaring a vacancy in that position.<br />
B. A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled by the Board.<br />
Article IX. Special Interest Groups<br />
Section 1.<br />
Section 2.<br />
Definition<br />
A Special Interest Group is a unit through which members of <strong>ASNA</strong> participate in the<br />
improvement or advancement of the profession in an area of nursing practice or interest.<br />
Special Interest Groups are established by and accountable to the Board.<br />
Membership<br />
A. Members of Special Interest Groups shall consist of persons with a common special<br />
interest, issue, practice area or specialty.<br />
B. Special Interest Groups shall be established by the Board upon evidence of a need<br />
and interest of members in a particular area.<br />
C. Any member of <strong>ASNA</strong> may affiliate with one or more Special Interest Groups upon<br />
meeting eligibility requirements.<br />
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Responsibilities: Each Special Interest Group shall:<br />
A. provide opportunities for exchange of information, professional support,<br />
collaboration and professional growth and leadership development.<br />
B. develop standards, positions, and policies.<br />
C. provide for dissemination of information.<br />
D. establish eligibility requirements.<br />
E. have elected officers and current Bylaws.<br />
Any active Special Interest Groups may petition the Board for a seat on the Board.<br />
Special Interest Groups may be dissolved by the Board when there is no longer evidence<br />
of need.<br />
Nominations and Elections<br />
Nominations<br />
A. Candidates for office shall meet established qualifications and shall consent to serve<br />
if elected.<br />
B. Individual members of <strong>ASNA</strong> shall be considered eligible for only one elective office<br />
in <strong>ASNA</strong> at any one time.<br />
C. An individual member of <strong>ASNA</strong> who meets the established qualifications for an<br />
elective office may declare as a candidate by contacting the Nominating Committee.<br />
D. The slate of candidates shall be published and distributed to all members at least 30<br />
days prior to the annual meeting.<br />
E. Nominations shall be accepted from the floor of the House of Delegates.<br />
Elections<br />
A. Elections shall be held annually following the approved schedule.<br />
B. The president-elect and the treasurer shall be elected in even years; the vice<br />
president and secretary shall be elected in odd years.<br />
C. Election for officers, Nominating Committee, Commission on Professional Issues shall<br />
be held at <strong>ASNA</strong>’s House of Delegates in accordance with policy.<br />
D. Only elected <strong>ASNA</strong> delegates may vote at the <strong>ASNA</strong> HOD.<br />
E. Ballots, whether electronic or manual, shall be tabulated by tellers at the House of<br />
Delegates.<br />
F. The plurality of votes cast by those entitled to vote and voting shall constitute an<br />
election. In case of a tie, the choice shall be determined by lot at the convention.<br />
G. Any challenge to the election shall be filed with the secretary within 30 days after<br />
the results are announced.<br />
H. All ballots and records of the election shall be destroyed after the time for challenge<br />
has expired.<br />
I. The term of office shall begin at the adjournment of <strong>ASNA</strong> House of Delegates.<br />
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Article XI. Relationships with American Nurses Association<br />
Section 1.<br />
Section 2.<br />
Membership<br />
A. <strong>ASNA</strong> shall be bound by the obligation to pay dues to the ANA pursuant to the ANA<br />
Bylaws and Membership Assembly policy until such time as 2/3 of the entire CMA<br />
membership votes to disaffiliate from ANA. “CMA membership,” for these purposes,<br />
is defined as individual members of the CMA who have ANA rights and privileges<br />
of membership as a result of their CMA membership. The vote may occur by mail or<br />
electronic ballot, with appropriate notice and procedures to protect the integrity and<br />
validity of the vote. Any ANA dues increase shall be passed on to full ANA/<strong>ASNA</strong><br />
members.<br />
B. Full members of <strong>ASNA</strong> shall continue to have all rights of membership provided<br />
in the ANA Bylaws until such time as 2/3 of the entire CMA membership votes to<br />
disaffiliate from the ANA. “CMA membership,” for these purposes, is defined as<br />
individual members of the CMA who have ANA rights and privileges of membership<br />
as a result of their CMA membership. The vote may occur by mail or electronic<br />
ballot, with appropriate notice and procedures to protect the integrity and validity of<br />
the vote.<br />
Representation<br />
A. Membership Assembly<br />
1. <strong>ASNA</strong> is entitled to representation at regular and special meetings of the ANA<br />
Membership Assembly in accordance with ANA Bylaws and policy.<br />
2. Election of representatives:<br />
a. Representatives and alternates ANAs Membership Assembly shall be <strong>ASNA</strong>/<br />
ANA members in good standing.<br />
b. Election of ANA Membership Assembly representatives and alternates will be<br />
accomplished according to <strong>ASNA</strong> policy and procedure.<br />
c. Representatives and alternate shall be elected for a 2-year term or until a<br />
successor is elected.<br />
d. Vacancies shall be filled with alternates elected from the elected <strong>ASNA</strong><br />
Executive Board.<br />
e. The president and president-elect of this association shall be delegates.<br />
Article XII. Amendments<br />
Section 1.<br />
Amendments with Notice<br />
A. Amendments proposed by the Committee on Governance and approved by the<br />
Board for action by the House of Delegates shall be finalized before the date of the<br />
annual meeting and shall be distributed with the official notification of the meeting<br />
the House of Delegates.<br />
B. These Bylaws may be amended with prior notice at an annual or special meeting of<br />
the House of Delegates by a two-thirds vote of the accredited delegates present.<br />
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Amendments without Notice<br />
These Bylaws may be amended without prior notice at an annual or special meeting of<br />
the House of Delegates by 99 percent of the accredited delegates present.<br />
Article XIII. Parliamentary Authority<br />
Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised governs this association in all parliamentary situations that are not<br />
provided for in the law or in the charter, Bylaws, or adopted rules of <strong>ASNA</strong>.<br />
Article XIV. Fiscal Year<br />
The fiscal year of this association shall be the calendar year.<br />
Article XV. Official Organs<br />
The American Nurse, The Alabama Nurse, and The American Nurse Today shall be the official organs of<br />
this association.<br />
Article XVI. Disposition of Assets<br />
No person shall possess any property right in or to the property or asset of the corporation. Upon<br />
dissolution of the corporation and after all obligations are satisfied, all assets shall be distributed to an<br />
eleemosynary corporation or non-profit business so designated by the Board at the time of disposition.<br />
6/15/88<br />
Amended 10/93 Amended 10/00 Amended 09/06 Amended 10/13<br />
Amended 10/96 Amended 09/01 Amended 10/09 Amended 10/15<br />
Amended 10/97 Amended 09/02 Amended 10/10<br />
Amended 10/98 Amended 09/04 Amended 10/11<br />
Current <strong>ASNA</strong> Bylaws – Reviewed and Accepted 2016, 2017<br />
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SESSION NOTES<br />
How would you rate the usefulness of this session?<br />
Please use the scale where 1 = “not at all useful” and 5 = “very useful”<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> – Thursday, October 4, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Opening Plenary<br />
5 4 3 2 1<br />
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Afternoon Plenary – ABN Updates<br />
5 4 3 2 1<br />
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<strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> – Friday, October 5, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Keynote<br />
5 4 3 2 1<br />
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Leadership Academy<br />
5 4 3 2 1<br />
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Posters<br />
5 4 3 2 1<br />
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Mabel Lamb Continuing Education Day - Saturday, October 6, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Clinical Focus<br />
5 4 3 2 1<br />
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Pharmacology Update<br />
5 4 3 2 1<br />
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Call for Abstracts<br />
Elizabeth Morris <strong>Annual</strong> Clinical Sessions – FACES ‘19<br />
Requested Topics<br />
• Issues reflecting the future of Nursing<br />
• Innovations in Nursing Care<br />
• National or Global Issues/Initiatives<br />
• Research<br />
Oral and Poster Presentations<br />
Tuesday, April 16, 2019<br />
Montgomery, Alabama<br />
Abstract accepted on line only at www.alabamanurses.org<br />
Presentation Requirements<br />
• Poster presentations are accepted for easel or table top<br />
• Abstracts completed on line do not need to be mailed<br />
• Individuals accepted for presentation are expected to register for conference at a reduced rate<br />
• At least one Poster presenter must be present/registered to present<br />
Deadline for Submission: December 14, <strong>2018</strong><br />
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Serve on an <strong>ASNA</strong> Committee for <strong>2018</strong>-2019<br />
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BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER<br />
If you are willing to serve, please indicate your choice(s) on this form and return it to your District<br />
President.<br />
STANDING COMMITTEES<br />
________Committee on Governance<br />
________Committee on Membership<br />
________Committee on Finance<br />
________Committee on Continuing Education*<br />
________Environmental Health & Safety Task Force<br />
SPECIAL COMMITTEES<br />
_________Committee on Awards<br />
_________Committee on <strong>Convention</strong><br />
_________Committee on Ethics & Human Rights<br />
_________Committee on Legislative<br />
* Appointed by each District Board of Directors<br />
Name________________________________________________________<br />
Credentials_____________________________________ District________________________________<br />
Address________________________________________________________________________________<br />
City, State & Zip________________________________________________________________________<br />
Home Phone____________________________ Work Phone___________________________________<br />
Fax:_____________________________________ E-mail:________________________________________<br />
Meetings may be held at the <strong>ASNA</strong> office, virtual (online) or by telephone conference.<br />
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Available Positions for the 2019 Ballot<br />
If you are willing to have your name placed on the ballot for any of the offices listed below, please<br />
fill out this form and leave it at the <strong>Convention</strong> Registration Desk, or mail to: Alabama State Nurses<br />
Association, 360 North Hull Street, Montgomery, ALA 36104-3658.<br />
[ ] Vice President<br />
[ ] Secretary<br />
[ ] Commission on Professional Issues (4 needed)<br />
[ ] Nominations Committee (2 needed, Districts 4 & 5)<br />
Name____________________________________________________________ District #_____________<br />
Address___________________________________________ Phone: (w)_____________________________<br />
_________________________________________________ Phone: (h)_____________________________<br />
_________________________________________________ E-mail________________________________<br />
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