Kentucky Nurse - October 2019

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Make plans to attend the
2019 KNA Summit
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“A Taste of Health” 2019
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President’s Pen
The Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA) continues
to serve as the professional association for Kentucky’s
nurses. Activities include those that highlight issues
impacting nurses, our ability to provide safe and quality
care as well as education and training that allow this level
of care in all settings. We also are committed to offering
a full array of scholarship opportunities that provide a
solid and enduring foundation for nursing practice. Your
KNA is busy addressing these areas of focus:
First, the KNA School Nurse Chapter worked with
me to compose an Opinion Editorial (Op-Ed) that we
submitted to newspapers across the state. The Courier-
Journal (Louisville) published our letter on August 13. I
hope you were able to read it, but if not, it is included
in this edition of Kentucky Nurse on page 8, or you may
also visit www.courier-journal.com. In the article, we
emphasize the importance of having a nurse in every
school not only as a safety issue for children with health
concerns, but also as an indisputable link with students
who may need a trusted adult to listen and intervene.
Please take time to read this piece and contact your state
senator or representative and encourage them to ensure
that Medicaid funding is used to support measures that
will allow nurses to practice to the full scope of their
licensure. Our children deserve this care and attention.
Next, KNA members are working hard to develop
and provide education that targets practice issues facing
Kentucky nurses. These educational activities bring local
solutions to local problems, an approach that is often
not available through continuing education courses. The
KNA Summit, scheduled for Friday, October 25 at the
St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center in Erlanger,
Ky., will focus on workplace safety disrupted by violence
against nurses. The goal of this Summit, “Creating a
Safe and Caring Workplace,” is to take away the power
that is present in the workplace violence problem and
move it to the viable solution. Individuals with real world
experience addressing the spectrum of this issue will
share their experiences and interventions. By coming
together to talk about shared challenges and concerns,
we can build workable and sustainable solutions. Our
patients deserve safe and quality care and the nurses
providing that care should expect the same. The Summit
will also include a poster session the evening before
(Thursday, October 24) and a discussion about KNA
growth and bylaws at the
business meeting. Please
attend to influence our
growth and direction. For
information regarding the Ruth Carrico
Education Summit and how
to register, visit the Kentucky
Nurses Association website at kentucky-nurses.org. The
KNA will provide continuing education credits for both
the Summit and the Poster Session, just in time to meet
the requirements for the new licensing period ending on
Thursday, October 31. See more information on page 6.
KNA members most recently worked with our
philanthropic arm, the Kentucky Nurses Foundation
(KNF), to host the Second Annual “A Taste of Health”
fundraiser to benefit nursing education, scholarships and
research throughout the Commonwealth. Kentuckians
recognize that we are a “foodie” state, so showcasing
more than 25 different restaurants is a natural! More
than 150 KNA members and friends attended this great
event. I am proud to report that the evening was again a
success; check out highlights on page 13. If you missed
the opportunity to attend, you can still visit our website
to purchase chances on our vacation raffles that include
a Vancouver fishing trip, a wine tasting and travel event
and a golf and spa getaway.
Finally, KNA receives numerous requests to
participate as an active partner with other agencies
and organizations sharing interests in nursing practice,
patient care and health outcomes. At present, we are
working to develop ideas regarding how to best meet
these requests and continue to expand the voice of
Kentucky nurses statewide. If you are interested in being
part of this broad representation, please reach out to me
or Delanor Manson, KNA’s executive director at (502)
245-2843 or email executivedirector@kentucky-nurses.
org. If you want to be part of this initiative or want to
become active with us in another capacity and want to
be part of your growing professional organization, join
the KNA. Get involved and we will all learn from that
engagement.
Thank you for your continued support and for
allowing me the honor to serve as your KNA President.
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President’s Pen .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
KNA Chapter Leadership ....................2
Chapter Updates ............................3
American Academy of Nursing names
Kentucky nurse as one of its 2019 fellows ....3
Kentucky Nurses Foundation ................4
Information for Authors .....................4
Calendar of Events ..........................5
KNA Announces 2019 Awards ...............6
Make Plans to Attend
the 2019 KNA Summit .....................6
KNA Legislative Wrap Up ....................7
Purchase Your Raffle Ticket Today
to Win Vacation Package ..................7
Keep children safe and healthy –
place nurses in every Kentucky school ......8
Briefly Speaking .............................8
KNA New Member List ......................9
Kentucky Nurses Foundation Donor List ....10
Kentucky Nurse Survey ......................11
KBN News Brief .............................11
What’s the difference between
KNA and KBN? Who do I call? ............12
“A Taste of Health” 2019 ....................13
Accent on Research ........................14
KNA Centennial Video Lest
We Forget Kentucky’s POW Nurses .......15
Human Touch Collection: EMPATHY ........15

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RIVER CITY CHAPTER
PRESIDENT:
Audria Denker, DNP, RN P: 502-544-6601
2707 Grinstead Dr.
Louisville, KY 40206
E-Mail: adenker@galencollege.edu
PAST PRESIDENT:
Christy Ralston, BSN, RN, CCMC P: 502-386-7261
4300 Forest Bend PL W: 502-629-3617
Louisville, KY 40245
E-Mail: Christian.ralston@nortonhealthcare.org
TREASURER:
Joann Mattingly, MSN, MBA, NE-BC P: 502-303-6225
7002 Colton Rd
Crestwood, KY 40014
SECRETARY:
Gabrielle Jaggers, MSN, RN P: 502-468-7488
17025 Green Crest Ln.
Louisville, KY 40245
E-Mail: gabygrl@aol.com
EVENT PLANNER:
Renee Cecil, BSN, RN, CEN,
CCCC, SANE, NREMT P: 502-544-5589
E-Mail: aroliver71@gmail.com
BLUEGRASS CHAPTER
PRESIDENT:
Melanie Adams-Johnson, DNP, RN P: 859-622-6335
E-Mail: Melanie.Johnson@eku.edu
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT:
Amy Herrington, DNP, RN, CEN, CNE H: 859-619-2082
312 South Hamilton
Georgetown, KY 40324
E-Mail: amy.herrington@att.net
TREASURER:
Diana “dee” Beckman, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC
E-Mail: dee.beckman@bhsi.com P: 859-260-6352
SECRETARY
Jill Cornelison, DNP, RN P: 859-623-5928
605 Covenant Dr.
Richmond, KY 40474
E-Mail: jill.cornelison@eku.edu
NORTHERN KENTUCKY CHAPTER
PRESIDENT:
Teresa Williams, MSN, RN, NE-BC H: 859-384-7170
10019 Golden Pond Dr.
Union, KY 41091
E-Mail: twilliamsrn01@yahoo.com
TREASURER:
KJ Christensen, JD, MHA, MHI, P: 513-349-8203
MSN, BSS, RN, CPHQ
1831 Euclid Ave,
Covington, KY 41014
E-Mail: christk5@mail.uc.edu
SECRETARY:
Monica Meier, MSN, RN, AHN-BC P: 859-620-4464
625 Brandtly Ridge Dr.
Covington, KY 41015-4227
E-Mail: meier625@yahoo.com
HEARTLAND CHAPTER
PRESIDENT:
Sonia Miller, BSN, RN P: 270-853-2684
E-Mail: Soniamiller4171@gmail.com
TREASURER:
Kim Ray, BSN, RN
E-mail: kim.lenore@live.com
SECRETARY :
Missy Mortensen, BSN, RN
PO Box 154 Hodgenville, KY 42748
E-Mail: mkmortensen71@aol.com
WEST KENTUCKY CHAPTER
PRESIDENT:
Michael Gordon, MSN, APRN, RN, CNS
373 Breezeel School Road P: 270-703-7320
Benton, KY 42025
E-Mail: kentuckynurseconsulting@gmail.com
SECRETARY:
Nancy Armstrong, MSN, RN H: 270-435-4466
1881 Furches Trail W: 270-809-4576
Murray, KY 42071
E-Mail: Narmstrong1@murraystate.edu
KNA Chapter Leadership
2018-2019
TREASURER:
Katy Garth, PhD, RN H: 270-435-4544
358 Butterworth Road
Murray, KY 42071
E-Mail: kgarth@murraystate.edu
KENTUCKY NURSES REACH – RESEARCH, EDUCATE,
ADVOCATE, CARE, HELP
PRESIDENT:
Kim Bourne, PhD(c), MSN, C: 270-404-6189
RN, SANE, CNE O: 270-745-3052
147 Bulldog Road
Glasgow, KY 42141-8845
E-Mail: kimberly.bourne@wku.edu
TREASURER:
April Riney, BSN, RN P: 270-776-0635
E-Mail: Riney_april@yahoo.com
SECRETARY :
Myria Harris, MSN, RN, CNE P: 270-901-1206
E-Mail: myriataylor@gmail.com
GREEN RIVER CHAPTER
PRESIDENT:
Lori Donahoo, DNP, RN, CNE H: 270-993-
9807
4390 State Route 764
Whitesville, KY 42378
E-Mail: lori.donahoo@kctcs.edu
TREASURER:
Amy Wimsatt, MSN, RN H: 270-316-4262
6789 Kingston Dr.
Owensboro, KY 42303
E-Mail: amy.wimsatt@louisville.edu
NIGHTINGALE CHAPTER
PRESIDENT:
Patricia Calico, PhD, RN P: 606-669-3638
85 Henry Clay Rd
Stanford, KY 40484
E-Mail: patricia.calico@gmail.com
TREASURER:
Gwyneth Pyle, BSN, RN P: 606-669-1167
108 Vista Court
Stanford, KY 40484
Email: nursegwyneth@gmail.com
SECRETARY :
Denise Alvey, MSN, RN-BC 502-353-4223
1009 Bunker Hill Dr.
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
E-Mail: alveylex2@aol.com
NORTHEASTERN CHAPTER
PRESIDENT:
Christa Thompson MSN, RN-BC W:606-783-5370
Morehead State University
Department of Nursing
CHER 201 HH
316 W 2nd Street
Morehead, Kentucky 40351
E-Mail: cj.thompson@moreheadstate.edu
TREASURER:
Theresa Jackson, PhD, RN P: 606-923-4718
10518 Laurel Ridge Rd.
Ashland, KY 41102
E-Mail: t.jackson@moreheadstate.edu
SECRETARY:
Michelle Brown, MSN, RN-BC
E-mail: michelle.brown@st-claire.org
SCHOOL NURSES IN EVERY KENTUCKY SCHOOL CHAPTER
CO-PRESIDENTS:
Mary Burch, RN
P:859-341-8337
340 Creekwood Dr
Edgewood, KY 41017
E-mail: mary.burch@erlanger.kyschools.us
Eva Stone, MSN, APRN P: 859-583-5078
E-mail: eva.stone@jefferson.ky.schools.us
SECRETARY & TREASURER:
Lois Davis, MSN, MA, RN P: 859-296-0252
3140 Blenheim Way
Lexington, KY 40503
E-Mail: loisd723@gmail.com
EX OFFICIO MEMBER FOR ALL KNA CHAPTERS
Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, CIC, FSHEA
(2018-2020) W: 502-852-6485
E-Mail: ruth.carrico@louisville.edu C: 502-640-8026
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EDITORIAL BOARD 2018 – 2019
EDITORS:
Ida Slusher, PhD, RN, CNE (2016 – 2019)
Delanor Manson, MA, BSN, RN
MEMBERS:
Patricia Calico, PhD, RN (2018 – 2020)
Sherill Cronin, PhD, RN-BC (2017 – 2020)
Vickie Ann Miracle, EdD, CCRC, RN (2016 – 2019)
Kim Hawkins, PhD, APRN (2017 – 2020)
Cathy H. Abell, PhD, MSN, MS, RN, CNE (2016 – 2019)
Connie Lamb, PhD, RN, CNE (2018 – 2020)
REVIEWERS:
Deb Chilcote DNP, RNC-MNN
Dawn Garrett-Wright, PhD, MSN, RN
Elizabeth Johnson, PhD, RN
Lisa Lockhart, MSN, MHA, RN, NE-BC
Teresa Villaran, MS, MSN, APRN-BC, CCRN
KNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, CIC, FSHEA
(2018 – 2020)
Immediate Past President: Kathy Hager, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC,
CDE (2018 – 2020)
Vice-President: Julie Ossege PhD, FNP-BC, FNAP-FAANP
Secretary: Misty Ellis, MSN, APRN-PC/AC (2017 – 2019)
Treasurer: Liz Sturgeon, PhD, RN, CNE
(2018 – 2020)
DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE:
Kathy Mershon, MSN, RN, CNAA, ANEF, FAAN
(2018– 2020)
Jody Rogers, MSN, RN, NEA-BC (2017 – 2019)
Patricia Calico, PhD, RN (Interim)
EDUCATION & RESEARCH CABINET:
Rachael Meier, MSN, RN (2018-2020)
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CABINET:
Beth McCraw, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC (2018-2020)
PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE &
ADVOCACY CABINET:
Lisa Lockhart, MSN, MHA, RN, NE-BC (2017 – 2019)
KNA CE Administrator: Jennifer Shoemake, EdD, MSN, RN
(2018-2020)
KNF President: Jo Singleton, DNP, RN-BC
(2017-2020)
KANS Consultant: Patricia Spurr, EdD, MSN, CNE, FRE
(2018-2020)
Chapter Liaison: Dolores White, DNP, RN, CNE
(2019-2020)
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October, November, December 2019 Kentucky Nurse • Page 3
Chapter Updates
KNA Bluegrass
The Bluegrass Chapter recently hosted a CE Program,
“Vaccines and their Role in Preventing Outbreaks.” The
chapter is working on membership recruitment and
retention activities for the Fall.
KNA Green River
Plans for the next NCLEX Challenge are underway.
The Green River Chapter will host this annual event on
Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Preston Arts Center,
2660 Green St., Henderson, Ky.
The chapter recently awarded pre-RN, BSN and MSN
scholarships to Keely Newman, ADN, Andrea Williams,
BSN and Callie Bell, MSN, at its September meeting.
KNA Heartland Chapter
The Heartland Chapter recently hosted its September
meeting and is gearing up for Fall activities. To learn
more about the chapter, contact Sonia Miller, chapter
president, at soniamiller4171@gmail.com.
KNA Nightingale Chapter
At the Nightingale Chapter meeting in August,
Pat Calico presented, “Nursing Perspectives on Pain
Management” and Catherine Weaver will facilitate
“Nursing and Integrative Interventions: You Want to
Do What?!” at the chapter meeting, 6:30–7:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, October 15 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital, 213
South Third St., Danville.
Gwyneth Pyle and Brenda Sherwood with the
donations collected for the food drive at the
August meeting
KNA Northern Chapter
At its June meeting, Terry Foster facilitated “Nurse
Burnout: Creating Healthy Work Environments and
in September Mary Price presented, “Motivational
Interviewing.” On the evening of Wednesday, December
11, Kristy Brandubur will discuss being an End-of-Life
Doula. The Northern Chapter hosts its meetings at
the St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center, 3861
Olympic Blvd., Erlanger; all are welcome to attend.
KNA REACH Chapter
The REACH Chapter meets on the Second Tuesday of
the month at 5 p.m. (CT):
• November 12 at Greenview Regional Hospital;
the Chapter will collect donations for Toys for
Tots;
• February 11 at SKYCTC Bowling Green campus
and will collect donations for a local Food Pantry
and
• April 14 at the WKU Health Science complex in
Bowling Green; the Chapter will collect donations
for the Camp for Courageous Kids.
REACH chapter members recently participated in the
South Central Kentucky Walk to End Alzheimer’s and the
Special Olympics state softball tournament. Members
will soon participate in the American Heart Association
Walk.
The Chapter will host an NCLEX review night for
students in October – TBA.
KNA River City
The KNA River City Chapter and the KNA Ethics
& Human Rights Committee will partner with Galen
College of Nursing to present an “Ethics Forum
Webinar,” 2–4 p.m., September 27 at Galen, 1031 Zorn
Ave., Louisville. The webinar will also be available online
after September 27. The KNA will offer 2.4 contact
hours via KBN and Galen will offer ANCC credits.
The Chapter is also making plans for another paint
party. Look for more details on the KNA website.
KNA West Chapter
No report
American Academy
of Nursing names
Kentucky nurse as one
of its 2019 fellows
The American
Academy of Nursing
recently named Karen
Butler, assistant
dean of academic
operations, University
of Kentucky College
of Nursing, as one of
its Academy fellows.
The inductees will
be honored at a
ceremony during the
Academy's annual
policy conference, Transforming Health, Driving
Policy, which will take place October 24-26 in
Washington, D.C.
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Michelle Brown, secretary; Courtney Hollingsworth,
member; Shelly Brown, vice president;
Christa Thompson, president and
Delanor Manson, KNA executive director
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Kentucky Nurses Foundation
Information for Authors
The Kentucky Nurses Foundation
Highlights Activities and Accomplishments
At the Second Annual Kentucky Nurses
Foundation (KNF) Taste of Health more than
150 guests enjoyed delicious food, bid on great
auction items, purchased chances to “Split the
Pot” and walked away with other great packages
like “A Cake-a-Month” for a year or U of L and UK
fan baskets. This event, hosted at the University
of Louisville and Kosair Charities Clinical and
Transitional Research Building, netted more than
$8,000 to benefit nursing education, scholarships
and research. See more highlights on page 13.
Ongoing fundraising initiatives include Amazon
Smile, a program that allows shoppers to sign up
(at no cost) to donate a small percentage of every
purchase to a charity such as KNF. Remember to
select KNF as your charity of choice via your Kroger
Plus Card. To learn more about these programs, visit
our website at Kentucky-nurses.org.
If you like to give a little as you go, how about
donating a dollar a month for a year? Just imagine
what your $12 a year can do when combined with
the same amount from every Kentucky nurse – there
are more than 80,000 of us in the state. This a check
or cash only campaign.
Last fiscal year (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019),
we honored 36 Kentucky nurses with Nightingale
Tributes. We are proud to report that this number
reflects the most nurses honored in one year. Thanks
to nurses across the Commonwealth for volunteering
their time to honor nurses in this special way.
To learn more about the Tribute, visit our website
to watch a training video. The Nightingale Tribute is
a ceremony to remember any deceased Registered
Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for
their commitment and dedication to nursing. The
Tribute, sponsored by KNF, includes the lighting of a
candle; a summary of the individual’s nursing career;
the Nightingale poem and the presentation of a
white rose to the family. KNF funds cover the cost
of roses as well as brochure and poem printing and
distribution at no charge to families. If you would like
to remember a nurse in this special way, please let us
know by phone, email or complete a Tribute form on
our website.
As you look toward year-end charitable giving
contributions, be sure to make your tax-deductible
donation to our “Honor a Nurse” campaign. So far,
this program has brought in more than $11,000.
We’ve made online giving and recurring donations
easy. Visit our website to find out more.
On behalf of all Kentucky nurses, please give.
Sincerely,
Jo Singleton, DNP, RN-BC
President, Kentucky Nurses Foundation Board of
Trustees
“I have found that among its other benefits,
giving liberates the soul of the giver.”
– Maya Angelou
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Kentucky.

October, November, December 2019 Kentucky Nurse • Page 5
Calendar of Events
KNA Board of Directors Meeting:
First Friday of the Month, 10 AM - Noon (EST), video conference
KNA Governmental Affairs Cabinet Meetings:
First Monday of every Month, 3:30-4:30 PM (EST), video conference
KNA Chapter Leadership Video Conference Meetings:
Third Monday of every month, 1 - 2 PM (EST)
Kentucky Nurses Foundation Board of Trustee Meetings:
Fourth Tuesday of every other month at the KNA office, Noon - 4 PM (EST),
KNA Office and Video Conference
KNA Membership Recruitment & Retention Committee Meetings:
Second Monday of every Month, Noon - 1PM (EST), video conference
December 2019
11 KNA Northern Chapter Meeting, St. Elizabeth Training and
Education Center
12 New Leader Orientation and Dinner
13 KNA Board and Leadership Retreat
November 2020
5-6 KNA Annual Conference, Holiday Inn Louisville East
Nightingale Awards Gala
November 2021
5 KNA Education Summit, TBA
KNA Professional Nursing Practice & Advocacy Cabinet Meetings:
First Wednesday of every month, 5 - 6:30 PM (EST), conference call
KNA Event Planning Committee Meetings:
Second Friday of every month, 12:30 - 2:30 PM (EST)
KNA office/ video conference
KNA Finance Committee Meetings:
Fourth Wednesday of every month, Noon - 1 PM (EST), video conference
***All nurses are welcome to attend any nursing event.
These are open to KNA members***
October 2019
15 Nightingale Chapter Meeting, 6:30 - 8 PM, location, TBD
2019 ANCC National Management Conference, TBD
24 KNAC Meeting, St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center
KNA Summit Poster Session, 5 - 7 PM, Elizabeth Training and
Education Center
25 KNA Education Summit, 8 AM - 4:30 PM, St. Elizabeth Training
and Education Center, Erlanger
November 2019
4 Materials due to the KNA Office for the January 2020 issue Kentucky
Nurse
7 KBN Education Committee, 1 - 2 PM
12 REACH Chapter Meeting, Greenview Regional Hospital
KNA to publish the first
ever Kentucky Nurse
Resource Book
Garner referrals and spread the word about your area of expertise;
deep discounts for KNA members to participate
The Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA) will soon publish the first ever
Annual Kentucky Book of Nurse Resources. We want our community to
have access to the depth of knowledge nurses across the Commonwealth
can provide. You’ll want to get in on this great opportunity to get referrals,
recruit staff and faculty and educate fellow nurses about your field of
expertise. Here’s how it will work:
Visit Kentucky-nurses.org and
• Complete the form that will include your credentials, photo and
contact information;
• The cost for KNA members to participate is $50; non-member fee is
$374 (which includes a one-year KNA membership) and
• KNA will accept nurse profiles through Friday, January 31.
This online resource book will be available by Friday, February 28. The
fee for a one-time download is $400 but is free to all nurses included in
the book.
We are very excited to bring this great resource to you!

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KNA Announces 2019
Awards
Nominate the “best of the best” to honor Kentucky
nurses and students
Annually, the Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA)
recognizes individuals who make significant contributions
to the nursing profession and the KNA. The KNA awards
are prestigious and an honor to receive. This year’s
awards will be given at the KNA Summit on Friday,
October 25. Awards include Nurse of the Year, Nurse
Researcher of the Year, Student
Nurse of the Year and Citizen
of the Year. Winners will receive
commemorative awards and are
publicized via KNA publications and
on its social media outlets.
The deadline for nominations is
Tuesday, October 1. For award
criteria and applications, visit
kentucky-nurses.org.
Make plans to attend the
2019 KNA Summit
Creating a Safe and
Caring Workplace
Plan to attend the KNA Annual Summit this
October.
Come and join your colleagues for an
extraordinary summit sponsored by the Kentucky
Nurses Association (KNA), “Creating a Safe and
Caring Workplace,” 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday,
October 25 at St. Elizabeth Training and Education
Center (SETEC), 3861 Olympic Drive, Erlanger, Ky.
The KNA will host a poster session from 5-7pm on
Thursday, October 24 at the SETEC.
Workplace safety has been identified as a
concern among nurses as they seek to care
for their patients and patient families often
during times of intense stress. Sometimes this
stress places nurses at physical risk. The KNA is
committed to working with nurses across the state
to ensure a safe and effective healthcare work
environment.
KNA Summit attendees will learn about various
aspects of a fostering a safe and caring workplace
through shared best practices and other learning
modalities.
Now Open: Sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor
registration for the 2019 KNA Annual Summit.
Get your business, school, program or organization in front of 500 nurse summit attendees.
Sponsors and exhibitors are featured in the Kentucky Nurse newsletter that is mailed to more than
80,000 Kentucky Nurses.
For sponsor/exhibitor information, call 502-245-2843;
email, admin@kentucky-nurses.org or visit us online at Kentucky-nurses.org.
Registration – Kentucky-nurses.org
Early Bird until September 30
$125 member
$150 non-member
$45 student
October 1 – October 19
$150 member
$165 non-member
$50 student
Onsite
$160 member
$180 non-member
$55 student
Poster Session Presenters: $50 • The KNA will offer a limited number of scholarships for those in need.
Hotel Information
The KNA has blocked rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Airport and
Residence Inn Cincinnati Airport. Attendees must make their own hotel reservations:
• Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Airport – 859-647-9900
• $119 per night
• Residence Inn Cincinnati Airport – 859-282-7400
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October, November, December 2019 Kentucky Nurse • Page 7
KNA
Legislative Update
KNA counts legislative “wins” from 2019 session
Looking back at the 2019 Legislative Session reminds us about the importance
of advocating for issues that affect nurses, those in their care and the health of all
Kentuckians. KNA members left no stone unturned during the 2019 session and
counts these “wins” that will benefit the health of all across the Commonwealth:
SUPPORT - NURSING PRACTICE
SB 1 – School safety bill includes nurses as additional mental health workforce in
the schools; adds a school nurse to Center for School Safety board. Result – amended
version passed, signed into law by the Governor.
SUPPORT – TOBACCO CONTROL/SMOKING CESSATION
HB 11 – Prohibits tobacco use in schools and on public school property and
activities (K-12). Result – passed, signed into law by the Governor
SUPPORT – NO TAXES ON NON-PROFITS
HB 354 – Exemption of taxes on sales of admissions for nonprofit organizations.
Result – amended version passed, signed into law by the Governor.
SUPPORT – PATIENT/PROVIDER PROTECTIONS
SB 18 – Bans workplace discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth and related
conditions. Result – passed, signed into law by the Governor
SB 65 – Create a Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council; may include
hospice nurse or APRN. Result – amended version passed, signed into law by the
Governor.
Visit our website at Kentucky-nurses.org for information about Nurses Day at the
Capital 2020. Remember, your voice matters!
Thank you for voting in the KNA election
Be sure to make your voice known in the Kentucky general election on
November 5
We recently wrapped up the KNA Election and we are happy to report that the
number of members voting more than doubled last year’s total. We’ll announce
our new slate of officers and cabinet members in the January issue of Kentucky
Nurse.
For now, we encourage you to vote in Kentucky’s general election on Tuesday,
November 5. If you aren’t sure who is running for office in your area or where you
can cast your vote, visit legislature.ky.gov.
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Keep children safe and healthy –
place nurses in every Kentucky school
Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, CIC, FSHEA
President, Kentucky Nurses Association
Board of Directors
School safety has garnered much attention in recent
years. The passage of Senate Bill 1, the “School Safety
Bill,” in our state demonstrates the type of positive
legislation that can occur when parties work together.
Increased training for school resource officers, a greater
emphasis on trauma-informed approaches and more
mental health providers in schools are all steps toward
improved security and support for children. To address
this issue comprehensively, the conversation must
expand to embrace physical health as well. “School
health and safety” is terminology more inclusive of
appropriately addressing safety at school. According to
the Kentucky Department of Education, nearly 651,000
children attended school in 173 public school districts
across Kentucky in 2017-18. More than 120,000 of
these children had chronic health conditions such as
asthma, diabetes, seizures or life-threatening allergies.
These numbers were higher than the estimated 13-
18% reported nationally. Despite the significant number
of children with medical concerns, there is no state
requirement for Kentucky schools to employ nurses.
The National Association of School Nurses
recommends that, “to optimize student health, safety
and learning, a registered school nurse be present in
every school all day, every day.” The American Academy
of Pediatrics echoes this by saying that nurses are in
a “critical position to address unmet health needs”
and supports placement of a professional nurse in
every school. Sadly, Kentucky has no reported data
on the number of nurses in our schools; nor are there
requirements for school districts to employ nurses. As
schools have faced budget shortfalls, nursing positions
have been cut leaving vulnerable children to receive care
from unlicensed staff such as school clerks or secretaries
who have multiple additional responsibilities. Often
teachers spend time caring for sick or injured students or
addressing chronic conditions that take time away from
teaching. Recently, California teachers went on strike,
and among their demands was the inclusion of funding
for a nurse in every school. Educators across the country
are recognizing that the expectations placed on them
are greater than is reasonable or in the best interest of
children.
Care for the mental health of children was recognized
in SB 1, and to help fund the mental health requirements
of the bill, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services
submitted a state plan amendment to the federal
Medicaid program. If approved, it will expand the
scope of reimbursable health services that schools can
provide. While this revenue will help support properly
credentialed mental health providers, it is also an
occasion for schools to increase access to school nursing
services. The Kentucky Department of Medicaid can
decide how these funds will be used for nursing, and
they must support measures which will allow nurses to
practice to the full scope of their licensure. States such
as Massachusetts, Louisiana and South Carolina have
developed such models and Kentucky should do the
same. Keeping children safe at school is much broader
than just securing the perimeter and increasing training.
Parents send their children to school expecting that
they will be in a safe and caring environment. To provide
such a setting effectively, we need nurses in every
Kentucky school – children across the Commonwealth
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KNA/KNF News & Notes
As we enter the busy fall season, we wanted to
offer you this brief summary of KNA/KNF activities
and invite you to get involved with our organization:
• Register today for the KNA Annual Summit,
“Creating a Safe and Caring Workplace” on
Friday, October 25 at St. Elizabeth Training
& Education Center (SECTEC) in Erlanger, Ky.
We’ll also host a poster session the evening
before on October 24 at SECTEC. Read more
about that on page 6.
• As we speak, we are preparing to launch
our Second Annual Dean’s Membership
Challenge. The KNA will present a trophy to
the winning school.
• If you are a faculty member at a nursing
school in the Commonwealth, look to hear
from us soon about how you can recruit and
retain KNA members.
• Thanks to everyone who made our Second
Annual “A Taste of Health” fundraiser a big
success. The event brought in more than
$8,000 for nursing education, scholarships
and research. Plans are underway for this
event in 2020. See highlights on page 13.
• The team at the KNA office is available as a
resource to you if you have questions about
your membership, need help addressing
clinical or educational issues or want to make
your voice known within Kentucky’s nursing
community. Stop by our office. Call us. Visit us
on social media or complete a “Contact Us”
form on our website. We want to hear from
you.
https://www.quitnowkentucky.org/en-US/Just-
Looking/Health-Professional

October, November, December 2019 Kentucky Nurse • Page 9
KNA New Member List
Kristian Allen
Jennifer Alonso
Jordan Andrew
Angela Arnold
Lynn Kirsten Askin
Jana Bailey
Danny Bailey
Laura Barker
Caressa Bartley
Audria Bartley
Kristin Baugh
Meaghan Baumgardner
Tracilia Beacham
Leslie Beebe
Martha Biddle
Shannon Bigelow
Rachel Blank
Rachel Bourne
Rita Brown
Lindsey Brown
Eva Browning
John Buckingham
Angela Burton
Victoria Cammack
Jessica Campbell
Deonna Campbell
Sarah Casey
Kaela Cass-Bush
Reisha Caudill
Connie Charles
Lydia Cheeks
Erin Chiswell
Mary Cho
Rudy Clark
Kimberly Cloyd
Teresa Cole
Stephanie Collins
Jessica Corman
Jennifer Cowley
Amanda Culproche
Michael Curry
Ashley Dalton
Annette David
Anna Davidson
Kimberly Davis
Michelle Dewey
Hannah Dillon
Lila Donahoe
Kelly Dreisbach
Laura Durbin
Lydia Eads
Felicia Elliott
Michelle Engle
Brenda Evans
Sara Ferguson
Donna Fiaschetti
Rebecca Finkbine
Amy Finnell
Christopher Florio
Candice Fox
Kiona Franklin
Tammy Geary
April Gibson
Penny Gilbert
Campton, KY
Lexington, KY
Shelbyville, KY
Louisville, KY
Louisville, KY
Taylorsville, KY
Fisherville, KY
Danville, KY
Loretto, KY
Bloomfield, KY
Goshen, KY
Elizabethtown, KY
Prospect, KY
Lexington, KY
Lexington, KY
Vine Grove, KY
California, KY
Raceland, KY
Somerset, KY
Louisville, KY
Taylorsville, KY
Hopkinsville, KY
Scottsville, KY
Frankfort, KY
Pine Top, KY
Bonnyman, KY
Fort Thomas, KY
Burlington, KY
Mc Kee, KY
Richmond, KY
Lexington, KY
Nicholasville, KY
Lexington, KY
Louisville, KY
Louisville, KY
Manchester, KY
London, KY
Lexington, KY
Lexington, KY
Winchester, KY
Cave City, KY
Lexington, KY
Frankfort, KY
Louisville, KY
Murray, KY
Cadiz, KY
Nicholasville, KY
Catlettsburg, KY
Louisville, KY
Paducah, KY
Monticello, KY
Philpot, KY
Ft Mitchell, KY
Henderson, KY
Union, KY
Wilmore, KY
Richmond, KY
Independence, KY
Crestwood, KY
Manchester, KY
Madisonville, KY
La Grange, KY
Fort Thomas, KY
Owingsville, KY
Brandie Gillispie Elizabethtown, KY
Melissa Gilpin Bowling Green, KY
Teresa Gilroy
Louisville, KY
Linda Gorton
Lexington, KY
Amanda Green Lawrenceburg, KY
Rebecca Greenhill
Olive Hill, KY
Jeanine Greenwell Fort Thomas, KY
Sheila Griffeth
Lexington, KY
Destiny Grove
Berea, KY
Theresa Guidice
Louisville, KY
Peggy Hale
Murray, KY
Katherine Halloway
Prospect, KY
Logan Hargraves
Ashland, KY
Erica Harley
Louisville, KY
Ronda Hart
Burlington, KY
Rachel Hatterick
Villa Hills, KY
Carole Haurylko
Lexington, KY
Angela Hensley
Lexington, KY
Laura Hieronymus Nicholasville, KY
Jacob Higgins
Lexington, KY
Tonya Hines
Taylorsville, KY
Tiffany Hinkle
Manchester, KY
Joann Hobbs
Louisville, KY
Karla Hopkins
Louisville, KY
Harold Horn
Oil Springs, KY
Tracy Howard
Georgetown, KY
Melissa Humphreys
Louisville, KY
Jennifer Hunter Highland Heights, KY
Ashley Irmak
Lexington, KY
Christeen Ivy Broaddus Georgetown, KY
Patsy Jackson
Salyersville, KY
Lavetta James
Louisville, KY
William James
Nicholasville, KY
Emily Johnson
Louisville, KY
Jenny Jones
Louisville, KY
Stacey Keane
Goshen, KY
Heather King
Nicholasville, KY
Charlotte Kinney
Hillsboro, KY
Shari Kretzschmer
Louisville, KY
Sarah Kurwosky
Louisville, KY
Donna Lane
Winchester, KY
Natasha Lane
Benton, KY
Sheila Langford
Lexington, KY
Sarah Lay
Lawrenceburg, KY
Lawana Leonhardt
Lexington, KY
Rana Lindsay-Rahman Lexington, KY
Alexis Little
Lexington, KY
Lela Livingston
Hopkinsville, KY
Cynthia Lucchese
Louisville, KY
Suzanne Luzama
Louisville, KY
Nicholas Madrick
Louisville, KY
Sithandiwe Mamutse Florence, KY
Jatessia Marcum
Monticello, KY
Jacob Martin
Owensboro, KY
Heather Mattingly Coxs Creek, KY
Emily Maynard
Crittenden, KY
Shonda McIntyre
Versailles, KY
Virginia McKnight
Versailles, KY
Brian Merrick
Somerset, KY
Jessica Merthen
Louisville, KY
Amanda Meyer
Lexington, KY
Leanna Miller
Bowling Green, KY
Kevin Miller
Nicholasville, KY
Cheryl Miller
Paducah, KY
Shannon Mills
Lily, KY
Gayle Mink
Louisville, KY
Athena Minor
Hartford, KY
Melodie Mitchell
Paducah, KY
Stacie Mitchell
Louisville, KY
Shelby Moorman Centertown, KY
Kevin Muench
Prospect, KY
Esther Mwasumbi
London, KY
Mandy Newman Greenville, KY
Jessica Newton Owensboro, KY
David Nicholson Winchester, KY
Caitlyn Norman
Phelps, KY
Amanda Novak
Lexington, KY
Shanna Oakley
Florence, KY
Crystal O’Dell
Georgetown, KY
Abbey Pais
Franklin, KY
Cassie Parr
Ary, KY
Marsha Paul Shepherdsville, KY
Ashley Peterson
Lexington, KY
Stephanie Poonawala Lexington, KY
Kennetha Porter
Louisville, KY
Amanda Pyles
Louisville, KY
Cynthia Quillen
Burlington, KY
Robin Ray
Berea, KY
Hannah Reckart
Oakland, KY
Terri Richard-Fondoh Lexington, KY
Brian Richardson
Wilmore, KY
Susan Ridge
Louisville, KY
Lacey Roberts
Henderson, KY
Diane Roberts
Hodgenville, KY
Lisa Roby
Bardstown, KY
Tricia Rogers
Lexington, KY
Danielle Rogers-Candee Louisville, KY
Ellyn Rosenthal Crescent Springs, KY
Jennifer Rosenthal Lexington, KY
Gregory Russell
Walton, KY
Alisa Salvestrini
Goshen, KY
Erin Schaeffer
Barbara Schnapf
Laura Schrader
Kimberly Scott
Kristen Sheperson
Vickie Shoumake
Bryant Shumate
Kayla Smith
Gail Starnes
Tequila Staten
Jackie Stethem
Barbarella Stines
Crystal Stokes
Reva Stroud
Becky Stubblefield
Jennifer Summers
Rebeca Tacy
Joanna Thomas
Vicki Thompson
Lauren Tilley
Leisa Toman
Elizabeth Tovar
Velvet Vaughn
Shirley Vittitow
Rebecca Volz
Sarah Ward
Valerie Ward
Missy Warner
Scott Wells
Aimee Wentz
Kimberly White
Matthew Wingate
Jennifer Wiseman
Julie Wolford
Stephanie Wooton
Melanie Wright
Burlington, KY
Madisonville, KY
Lexington, KY
Louisville, KY
Harrodsburg, KY
Bowling Green, KY
Mount Sterling, KY
Bowling Green, KY
Lexington, KY
Glasgow, KY
Lexington, KY
Corbin, KY
Georgetown, KY
Brooksville, KY
London, KY
Coldiron, KY
Crestview Hills, KY
Bowling Green, KY
Middlesboro, KY
Louisville, KY
Morganfield, KY
Lexington, KY
Greenup, KY
Pewee Valley, KY
Louisville, KY
Mount Washington, KY
Ashland, KY
Winchester, KY
Lexington, KY
Ekron, KY
Louisville, KY
Hopkinsville, KY
Prospect, KY
Louisville, KY
Sebree, KY
Smiths Grove, KY

Page 10 • Kentucky Nurse October, November, December 2019
Kentucky Nurses Foundation Donor List
July 1, 2017 – August 22, 2019
Thanks to these generous donors for their contributions to the Kentucky Nurses Foundation through our “Honor – Remember
a Nurse” and our “Love a Nurse Campaigns”. Funds go toward nursing research, education and scholarships throughout the
Commonwealth:
Thank you, donors!
Larry Barclay
Delanor Manson
Janet Collins-Becker
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Paula Bentley
Beatrice Miller
Ruth Carrico
Dawn Balcom
Sarah Bishop
Luanne Didelot
Andrea Flinchum
Crystal Heischman
Sherlee Niner
Spencer Cole
Christy Branham
Christie Coe
Billie Coe
Kyran Daughtery
Pam Lynch
Sally Davenport
Barbara Kitchen
Lois Davis
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Marge Keller
Eva Stone
Michele Dickens
Nancy Puckett
Ann & Clarence Duncan
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Dorothy Duncan
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Kim Evans
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Michael Gordon
Jane Earline Elkins
Kathleen Hall
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Marcia Hall
Lynne Hall
Kathy Hager
Kimberly Bourne’s sister-in-law
Ruth Carrico
Ruth Carrico’s father
Sandy Ford
Pam Hagan
Kathy Hall
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Teresa Huber
Carol Komara
Delanor Manson
Lisa Peak’s mother’s death
Joan Prentice
Mary Romelfanger
Kelly Ramey
Bev Rowland
Jo Singleton
Ida Slusher
Allen Harvey
Delanor Manson
Janie Heath
In Honor of a Special Nurse
University of Kentucky College
of Nursing Alumni
Delanor Manson
Carolyn Williams
Marcia Hobbs
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Connie Hubbard
Joyce Hubbard
Kathy Huber
Teresa Huber
Teresa Huber
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Teresa Williams
Leslie Jeffries
Anita Kvinta
Lynn Jones
Delanor Manson
Carol Komara
Kathy Hager
Lisa Lockhart
Mary Lou Baumgardner
Delanor Manson
Ann Lyons
Dee Ann Totten & All Nurses
Delanor Manson
Kimberly Bourne’s sister-in-law
Ruth Carrico’s father
Pam Hagan
Kathy Hager
Julie Huron
Sharon Mercer
Marge Perrin
Julie Marfell
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Brandy Matthews
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Monica Meier
J. Patrick Meier
Rachael Meier
Monica Miller
Sharon Mercer
Sandy Johanson
Delanor Manson
Kathy Mershon
Mary Lou Baumgardner
Cheryl Booth
Julie Brothers
Juanita Clay
Dr. Ruth Cocoran
Margorie Perrin
Lisa Evans
Bridgette Irvin
Lisa Lockhart
Elizabeth Marcil
Marge Perrin
Kristen Sherrad
Robin Szcapinski
Christie Therkel
Susan Thornton
April Walker
Tracey Melburn
Teri Goodlett
Sherlee Miller
Dawn Balcom
Network for Good
All Kentucky nurses
Nightingale Chapter
Pat Calico
Brenda Sherwood
Nurse in Every Kentucky School
Carol Komara
Betty Olinger
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Curtis Owens
Delanor Manson
Mary Romelfanger
Wass Brady
Martha Ann Marrillia, SCN
Delanor Manson
Bev Rowland
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Kathryn Salee
Evelyn Gellar
Linda Schaaf
Delanor Manson
Jo Singleton
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Stephanie Smith
All Hosparus nurses
Delanor Manson
Sheila Spence
Jo Singleton
Patricia Spurr
Donna Gough Faquir
Ruth Staten
Mary “Kay” Robinson (sister-in-law)
Kasey Scheper (daughter)
Eva Stone
Carol Komara
Liz Sturgeon
Susan Jones
Tukea Talbert
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Linda Thomas
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Thought Leader Select
Ruth Carrico
Kathy Tussey
Kay Ross
Sharon Utterback
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Rhonda Vale
Mary Jennette Martin
Judy Ambrose Vittitow
Barbara Nell
Garden Hardy Daves
JoAnn Wever
Agnes Black
Kathy Hager
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Dottie C. Luther
Marion McKenna
Louise Zegeer
Betty Porter
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Christy Ralston
In Honor of a Special Nurse
Gracie Wishnia
Nathan Goldman (retirement)
Ann Lyons & Ruth Carrico
Jane Younger
Pat Burge

October, November, December 2019 Kentucky Nurse • Page 11
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What’s the difference between KNA and KBN? Who do I call?
Kentucky Nurses Association Profile
305 Townepark Circle, Suite 100 - Louisville, KY 40243
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Established in 1906, the Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA) is the only full-service
member-driven professional organization for the state’s entire nurse population. In
addition to promoting the essential role of registered nurses in the healthcare delivery
system, KNA serves as an advocate for quality patient care in all settings. From the halls
of Frankfort and state agencies to boardrooms, hospitals and other healthcare facilities,
the KNA is the strong voice for the nursing profession throughout the Commonwealth.
Activities are funded through membership dues, products and royalties.
The KNA:
• Helps members with information and resources related to nursing, nursing
practice, education, scholarships and a variety of additional topics.
• Serves as liaison information to state agencies, healthcare organization and the
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• Offers discounts on KNA products and services.
• Provides networking in many areas such as practice, legislation, academics,
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• Serves as continuing education provider.
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separate and distinct entity from any professional association. The Board’s role is to
protect public health and welfare by developing and enforcing state laws governing
the safe practice of nursing. The Board is self-supporting through fees assessed for
professional licensure. The agency receives no general fund tax appropriation.
The KBN:
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• Credentials Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) and dialysis technicians
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• Develops regulations (rules) necessary to implement its statutory responsibilities
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• Sets minimum standards for nursing education and maintain list of approved
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• Takes disciplinary action on licensees in response to nonprofessional conduct.
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October, November, December 2019 Kentucky Nurse • Page 13
“A Taste of Health” 2019
Second Annual “A Taste of Health”
fundraiser serves up more than $8,000 to
benefit nursing scholarship, education and
research
More than 150 guests and Julie Huron, executive
director of the West Virginia Nurses Association,
enjoyed delicious food, bid on great auction items,
purchased chances to “Split the Pot” and walked
away with other great packages like “A Cake-a-
Month” for a year or U of L and UK fan baskets. All
that fun added up to more than $8,000 to benefit
nursing education, scholarships and research.
Thanks to everyone who worked hard to make
this event successful:
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• Farm to Fork Catering & Cafe
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• Masterson’s Catering
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• Samurai Sushi & Hibachi
• Scene at the Center
• Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe
• Tea Station Asian Bistro
• The Silly Axe Cafe
• Tikiz Shaved Ice
• Zeste
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• Kim Evans
• Kim Spahn
Raffle Winners
• Debbie Farrell, Split-the-Pot
• Kathy Hager, UK Fan Basket
• Debra Rayman, U of L Fan Basket
• Cassie Mitchell, Cake-a-Month for a Year
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• Shari Kretzschmer, Wine Tasting & Tour
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• Chantel Treadway, Take Me Out to the Ball
Game Package
• Teresa Huber, All Things Kentucky Basket
• Teresa Villaran, The Color of Music: The Trio &
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• Jo Singleton, KNA Membership for a Year
Debbie Farrell, nurse practitioner and
Deanna Tzanetos, MD at Norton Children’s
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Accent on Research
Ready, Aim, Round!
Megan Vickrey, Jillian Disraeli,
Denise Hummel, and Courtney Edens,
Bellarmine University School of Nursing, Louisville, KY.
Intentional rounding is a systematic method of checking on hospitalized
patients at specific intervals to reduce adverse events, anticipate needs,
provide comfort and decrease patient anxiety. The concept behind intentional
rounding was the provision of a holistic approach that meets both medical
and psychological needs of the patient. But does it actually make a difference?
A recent systematic literature review was conducted to examine studies that
considered the effects of intentional rounding in context of the nurse and
patient experience. A total of 18 mixed-method studies were reviewed. The
studies utilized both quantitative data (numbers) and qualitative (words)
methods.
Intentional rounding was found to have overall positive implications for
patients, staff, and healthcare organizations.
It was shown that patient satisfaction levels increased in most of the studies
because of intentional rounding. There was a statistically significant decrease
in fall rates in six of the seven studies that considered fall rates. Hospital
acquired pressure ulcers were only mentioned in two of the studies, but nurses
reported a decrease. In studies that mentioned call light usage, there was an
initial reduction, but there were mixed results on its significance as the weeks
proceeded.
Multiple studies in the review examined nurses’ perception of intentional
rounding. All in all, intentional rounding was perceived as beneficial to nurses,
nurse managers and other non-licensed healthcare workers. Newer nurses and
those with an associate’s degree had a better outlook on intentional rounding
as compared to nurses who were more experienced and had a bachelor’s
degree. Day-shift nurses felt they had more support in being able to perform
intentional rounds when compared to those who worked night shift.
How intentional rounding was introduced, the degree of staff involvement,
as well as the willingness to accept intentional rounding played important roles
in its success. Nurses believed that intentional rounding introduced the right
way increased staff efficiency, improved time management and decreased
interruptions. If the implementation of intentional rounding was not carried
out in an effective way, it was perceived as frustrating, time-consuming,
intrusive and degrading to nurse’s decision-making skills and independence.
The results of this systematic review suggest that intentional rounding
does, in fact, improve patient satisfaction. It has also been shown to
decrease call bell usage, pressure ulcer incidence and fall rates. However,
intentional rounding should be used as a guide, personalized to the patient
and customized to the specific unit. More discussion on who performs the
rounds, how often the rounds are completed and what methods are used to
carry out the rounds are needed. Future research should be performed on the
exact execution of intentional rounds and studies that show how the evidence
is obtained would be beneficial to the success of intentional rounding on all
units.
Proper education to introduce intentional rounding to the unit should be
done as well as continuing education to ensure that nurses understand how
it should be executed. Holding nurses accountable for performing intentional
rounding is crucial to its long-term effectiveness. The way that the rounding
should be documented is unclear and needs a more specific approach. By
having a unit-specific process for performing intentional rounding, it is more
likely that the actions will be carried out and patient safety and satisfaction will
be increased.
Source:
Ryan, L., Jackson, D., Woods, C., & Usher, K. (2019). Intentional rounding: An
integrative literature review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 75(6), 1151-1161.
doi:10.111/jan.13897.
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KNA Centennial
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years of nursing in Kentucky—Not To Remember
The Four Army Nurses From Kentucky Who Were
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