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Page 2 Montana Nurses Association Pulse August, September, October 2019 Nurses Honor Guard “Nursing is an art: and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion as hard a preparation, as any painter’s or sculptor’s work; for what is the having to do with dead canvas or dead marble, compared with having to do with the living body, the temple of God’s spirit? It is one of the Fine Arts: I had almost said, the finest of Fine Arts.” Florence Nightingale We have all witnessed ceremonies conducted at funerals for veterans, law enforcement personnel, fire fighters, etc. Maybe they were on TV or you might have been there in person. Those ceremonies not only honored the departed, but the profession. Nursing is now honored in the same way with The Nightingale Tribute and many Montana communities have adopted this to recognize the person’s lifetime of service to others. The Honor Guard is comprised of two to four nurses wearing traditional white nursing uniforms, PULSE SUBMISSIONS We are gathering articles that are relevant and appealing to YOU as a nurse. What is happening in your world today? Is there information we can provide that would be helpful to you? The Pulse is YOUR publication, and we want to present you with content that pertains to your interests. Please submit your ideas and suggestions to Jennifer. Jennifer@mtnurses.org Enjoy a user friendly layout and access to more information, including membership material, labor resources, Independent Study Library, a new Career Center for Job Seekers & Employers, and more downloadable information. Please visit MNA’s constantly updated website! www.mtnurses.org CMMC is Hiring! RNs, visit our website at cmmc.health to learn more about our positions & to apply online. Central Montana Medical Center 408 Wendell Ave. Lewistown, MT 59457 406.535.6213 (fax) 406.535.4698 www.cmmc.health capes and caps. A Nightingale Lamp is lit during the reading of the tribute to the profession. A white rose is placed on the casket or urn. There is a call relieving the nurse from duty, the candle is extinguished and presented to the family. With the help of existing Honor Guards from both St. Patrick’s Hospital and Missoula Community Hospital, we have formed an Honor Guard in Havre reaching a radius of 50 miles beyond Havre, thus calling ourselves the Hi-Line Nurses Honor Guard. MNA provided us with some generic nurses caps and Northern Montana Hospital Local Unit bought lamps. NMH provided us a space to keep our supplies as we are aware that a location with 24/7 access is desirable. Contact was made with funeral homes and the ministerial association. A brochure was created as well as a calling list of nurses willing to serve. We are excited about this way to honor nurses and their families for their years of dedicated service. A quote from the Tribute: “You are not remembered by your many years as a nurse, but by the difference you made during those years by stepping in and touching people’s lives….You are hereby relieved of duty. Your shift is done.” If you wish to no longer receive The Pulse please contact Monique: mheddens@aldpub.com If your address has changed please contact Montana Board of Nursing at: www.nurse.mt.gov PUBLISHER INFORMATION & AD RATES Circulation 19,000. Provided to every registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing student and nurse-related employer in Montana. The Pulse is published quarterly each February, May, August and November by Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. for Montana Nurses Association, 20 Old Montana State Highway, Montana City, MT 59634, a constituent member of the American Nurses Association. For advertising rates and information, please contact Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc., 517 Washington Street, PO Box 216, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613, (800) 626-4081, sales@aldpub. com. MNA and the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. reserve the right to reject any advertisement. Responsibility for errors in advertising is limited to corrections in the next issue or refund of price of advertisement. Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement or approval by the Montana Nurses Association of products advertised, the advertisers, or the claims made. Rejection of an advertisement does not imply a product offered for advertising is without merit, or that the manufacturer lacks integrity, or that this association disapproves of the product or its use. MNA and the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. shall not be held liable for any consequences resulting from purchase or use of an advertiser’s product. Articles appearing in this publication express the opinions of the authors; they do not necessarily reflect views of the staff, board, or membership of MNA or those of the national or local associations. WRITER’S GUIDELINES: MNA welcomes the submission of articles and editorials related to nursing or about Montana nurses for publication in The PULSE. Please limit word size between 500–1000 words and provide resources and references. MNA has the Right to accept, edit or reject proposed material. Please send articles to: jennifer@mtnurses.org CONTACT MNAF & MNA Montana Nurses Association Foundation and Montana Nurses Association 20 Old Montana State Highway, Clancy, MT 59634 • Phone (406) 442-6710 • Fax (406) 442-1841 • Email: info@mtnurses.org • Website: www.mtnurses.org Office Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday VOICE OF NURSES IN MONTANA MNA is a non-profit, membership organization that advocates for nurse competency, scope of practice, patient safety, continuing education, and improved healthcare delivery and access. MNA members serve on the following Councils and other committees to achieve our mission: • Council on Practice & Government Affairs (CPGA) • Council on Economic & General Welfare (E&GW) • Council on Professional Development (CPD) • Council on Advanced Practice (CAP) MISSION STATEMENT - MNAF Preserve the history of nursing in Montana and contribute, support and empower the professional nurse in Montana. MISSION STATEMENT - MNA The Montana Nurses Association promotes professional nursing practice, standards and education; represents professional nurses; and provides nursing leadership in promoting high quality health care. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Montana Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Montana Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. MNAF & MNA Staff: Vicky Byrd, MSN, RN, Chief Executive Officer Pam Dickerson, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, Director of Professional Development Mary Thomas, BA, RN, RN Professional Development Associate Caroline Baughman, BS, Professional Development Associate Robin Haux, BS, Labor Program Director Amy Hauschild, BSN, RN, Labor Representative Sandi Luckey, Labor Representative Leslie Shepherd, BSN, RN, Labor Representative Jill Hindoien, BS, Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hamilton, Administrative Assistant Board of Directors Executive Committee: Board of Directors President Board of Directors Vice President Board of Directors Secretary Board of Directors Treasurer Board of Directors Member at Large Board of Directors CPGA Board of Directors PD Board of Directors CAP Board of Directors EGW Lorri Bennett, RN Terry Dutro, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC Chelsee Baker, BSN, RN Audrey Dee, RN Anna Ammons, BSN, RN, PCCN Bobbie Cross, RN Cheryl Richards, MS, BSN, RN-BC John Honsky, APRN Brandi Breth, BSN, RN-BC Council on Practice & Government Affairs (CPGA) Abbie Colussi, RN Lisa Ash, RN, CNOR Anna Ammons, BSN, RN, PCCN Jennifer Miller, RN Loni Conley, BSN, RN Council on Professional Development (PD) Sandy Sacry, MSN, RN Cheryl Miller, MSN, RN-BC Gwyn Palchak, BSN, RN-BC, ACM Debby Lee, BSN, RN-BC, CCRP Emily Michalski-Weber, MSN, RN-BC Abbie Colussi, RN Brenda Donaldson, BA, RN, CAPA Kim Reynen, BSN, RN Council on Advanced Practice (CAP) Chairperson-CAP Deborah Kern, MSN, FNP Chairperson Elect-CAP Keven Comer, MN, FNP-BC Secretary-CAP Nanci Taylor, APRN Member at Large-CAP Barbara Schaff, FNP-BC Member at Large-CAP Emily Michalski-Weber, MSN, RN-BC Council on Economic & General Welfare (EGW) Delayne Stahl, RN, OCN Krystal Frydenlund, RN, CCRN Lisa Ross, RN, CCRN Adrienne Harrison, RN Questions about your nursing license? Contact Montana Board of Nursing at: www.nurse.mt.gov
August, September, October 2019 Montana Nurses Association Pulse Page 3 Labor Reports and News Use your VOICE! Take your Local Pre-Bargaining Survey! BUILD SOMETHING POWERFUL TODAY As contract negotiations occur throughout the year, Local unit bargaining teams and MNA Labor staff begin preparations for negotiations. One of our favorite tools is a Pre-Bargaining Survey which allows EVERY nurse to provide valuable input into the direction of your bargaining teams. They provide information by departments, on important economic items, staffing, general working conditions, and more! The information gathered is used to assist and direct your bargaining team while in negotiations. How do we create the survey? A Pre-Bargaining survey is created out of pre-bargaining discussions with a local unit. As your labor representative begins bargaining discussions, they listen for the issues the nurses raise and create survey questions that allow us to gather more detailed information on how the majority of the local feels is the best direction to take at negotiations. Additionally, we review the contract and create questions that give the nurses the ability to rate what is most important and always offer an area that allows for open comments. The most important Camping. Road trips. Days at the lake. It is a beautiful time of year in Montana and most people want to spend every second enjoying it. I am so thankful to live in this amazing state, but the beauty and lure of the mountains can make it difficult to engage our members during this season. I have complied a few of my thoughts on how to continue to engage your members during this busy season. Robin Haux, BS Labor Program Director part of creating a survey is input from the nurses. We encourage every nurse to participate in the creation, drafting, and participation of the survey. Additionally, peer-to-peer discussions are the best way to encourage your co-workers to participate. Why is a pre-bargaining survey important? There are many benefits to a pre-bargaining survey. First, as mentioned above, it allows for your bargaining teams and labor staff to gather a more complete picture of the direction the local unit wants to take at their negotiations and again, allow every nurse the opportunity to provide input. Any opportunity your labor representatives and negotiating team can speak phrases such as: “all the nurses feel…” or “90% percent of the nurses want …” it helps your team make a better argument at the table. We cannot underscore the importance of each nurse taking a few minutes to participate in their survey. A low survey participation rate reduces the effectiveness of the survey at the table. When your local unit has upcoming negotiations, remember the importance of the Pre-Bargaining Survey! Ask your labor representative to help your local develop the survey and encourage all the nurses to participate! Participation is crucial towards the effectiveness! Isn’t summer just the best?? 1. Organize around major issues: Don’t just have a meeting to have a meeting. Utilize everyone’s time wisely by having a topic, issue, or plan to base your meeting on. Develop an agenda to keep the meeting on track. Make sure you are asking your members to show up for important meetings, not meeting just for the heck of it. 2. Meet them where they are: 10 minute meetings allow for quick updates before and after shifts. If your goal is to educate and update your members on a topic, the 10 minute meeting is golden. Reserve a meeting space in your facility (if possible), and hold your meetings before and after shift change or during breaks. Develop a short, focused agenda and stick to your timeframe. This is a great way to get information out there and log some face time with your members. 3. Make it accessible: Utilizing social media, not only to publicize your meetings but also to post Director of Nursing Leslie Shepherd, BSN, RN, Labor Representative 41 bed long term care facility Graduate from an accredited nursing school and 3 to 5 years progressive experience in nursing. Must hold a valid Montana license as a Registered Nurse Application can be found at www.prco.mt.gov or mailed to PO Box 200, Broadus, MT 59317 For more info call 406-436-2657 EOE updates and inform your members is a fast and effective way to broadcast information. Facebook live is a great tool to utilize video updates on the happenings in your local or even hold digital 10 minute meetings. It allows for your union members to join meetings from anywhere and watch recordings anytime. 4. Fun Family Events: Having local celebrations or meetings that welcome kids and families to join will make it easier for many members to attend. Extra Credit if you hold your meetings at a local park or lake to make it a true summer event! I think pot-luck barbeques are a fantastic, cost effective way to bring your union members together for a fun afternoon or evening. 5. Respect their time: If you have difficulty rallying the troops during this season, don’t lose heart. We all need time away, time with our families, and time to ourselves. Time away can be rejuvenating and help to fire your members up for future meetings, collective actions, and working in solidarity to improve your working conditions. Encourage your members to take the time that they need, so they can come back stronger and ready for whatever comes next. So with that, I encourage you to plan wisely. Have a fantastic summer and stay safe out there! RNs & LPNs FT/PT/PRN – All shifts available Sign On Bonus Available! Big Sandy Medical Center, Inc Critical Access Hospital, Longterm Care Facility and Rural Health Clinic. 166 Montana Ave. East | Big Sandy, MT 59520 (406) 378-2188 | www.bsmc.org The strength that nurses build to use their collective voice to improve wages, working conditions, and patient care comes from spending time together. Time spent getting to know one another and form group opinions and goals is essential to building a powerful voice and an effective union. How Do You Engage in the Conversation? Sandi Luckey Labor Representative Union Meetings – Most MNA union officers/ Staff RNs meet monthly. Some meet quarterly. Attending union meetings is the best way to interact. You can join the discussion taking place, bring a newly recognized issue to everyone’s attention, or get the latest updates on what the union is working on or has planned for the future. Professional Conference Committee/Labor Management Committee (PCC /LMC) are monthly meetings made up of half union nurses and half management/administration. PCC works on problem-solving and collaborative projects and can be an exciting place to move new ideas into new practices. Union contracts establish a specific number of voting members but guests are usually welcome to sit in and watch it happen. With advance notice, guests can often participate in the conversation as well, and if there’s a vacancy in voting members you may be able to become an assigned member. Social Media Pages and Groups – Many of the MNA Local Units have social media sites where members can engage in discussions, share news, and coordinate meetings and other activities. On the state level, MNA also has a Facebook page and interacts with members on posts and through their messaging service. It’s where people engage these days, and your nurse union is no different. Other means of engaging include emails and group emails, text messaging and group texting, publications like The Pulse, events like our annual Convention, and so much more. Our power is in our collective strength to move issues, to face challenges, and to make the world a better place for Registered Nurses, the families they love and support, and the patients for which they care. If you’re not a part of the conversations taking place, your views are missing from our goals. I encourage you to look for the MNA communication path you will choose to build something powerful today! We are looking for passionate and caring nurses to join our team. RN – Inpatient Nursing Full Time or Part Time Competitive salary, great benefit package, student loan repayment and relocation expenses available. Please contact the HR department at (406) 228.3662 for more information. http://www.fmdh.org FMDH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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