Future of Nursing in Michigan - December 2020

THE FUTURE OF NURSING IN MICHIGAN 

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 

As we approach the end of 

2020, it feels like it has been 

a very long year. The onset 

of the COVID-19 pandemic in 

March seems like it has been 

forever ago, and we continue 

to feel the desire for all to 

go back to normal. However, 

COVID infection rates are not 

slowing down and are even 

getting higher as we move into 

the next wave. We collectively 

Taking Care of Nursing 

Julia Stocker 

Schneider, PhD, 

RN, CNL 

feel a sense of fatigue in our personal lives from 

social distancing, mask-wearing, zoom meeting 

and homeschooling. Yet, this new way of life is 

needed to protect our families and communities 

from infection. Many of us, or those we know, 

have directly experienced COVID illness or loss 

of a loved one and many more have endured job 

loss and financial hardship. Then there is political 

polarization, extreme weather and protest for 

social justice that also weigh heavily on us. 

In our professional lives as nurses, we never 

hesitated as we directly took on the pandemic. 

We masked and gowned up as we learned to 

care for patients fighting this novel virus. We 

adjusted our care processes according to changing 

infection guidelines and the availability of PPE. We 

changed how we care for COVID patients based 

on evidence, such as proning patients, while 

physician led COVID treatment and medications 

also evolved. We innovated how we provided 

support and family connection to patients while 

visitors were forbidden. As a result of the dramatic 

shift to COVID care in the spring, we accepted 

reassignment or furlough according to our health 

system’s need. We reinvigorated public health 

practices to protect our communities. Though 

things settled significantly over the summer 

and early fall, they are now moving again 

as our COVID numbers climb. Despite these 

challenges, Michigan nurses will continue 

to be there to meet the care needs of our 

Michigan residents. 

While I am proud of our actions and 

confident in our ongoing dedication to 

nursing and to those we care for, I know 

that it has taken a significant toll. Given the 

many added stressors that nurses are facing 

due to COVID, we are increasingly more at 

risk for anxiety, depression and post-traumatic 

stress disorder. As nurses, we need to successfully 

address these threats so that we can keep 

meeting the need amplified by this pandemic. 

This starts with taking care of yourself. Know 

and acknowledge the stress you are under and 

take inventory of your coping and what is getting 

you through. Exercise mindfulness and share 

your experience and feelings with others in your 

trusted circle. Seek resources to help you such as 

those found on the ANA-Michigan site. Consider 

joining one of our upcoming Networks of Support. 

As nurses, we also need to take care of one 

another. We need to check in with each other 

and offer support. We also need to be aware of 

warning signs from our fellow nurses. Research 

published just before the COVID outbreak found 

that nurses are at higher risk of suicide than the 

general population. ANA-Michigan soon will be 

offering QPR training to help nurses talk with 

other nurses about suicide in order to prevent it. 

I urge you to participate in this valuable training 

to give us additional tools to care for our fellow 

nurses during this trying time. 

Finally, we need to keep taking care of our 

profession. By advocating for what we need 

as nurses in organizations and in policy arenas, 

we are better able to equip ourselves for the 

ongoing challenges brought on by COVID. Using 

our collective voice, we can make real impact as 

we work through the current COVID wave. Your 

participation in ANA-Michigan can help us take 

action to support nurses in Michigan. I urge you 

to join us as we take care of ourselves, each other 

and our profession. 

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ELECT 

Dear ANA-Michigan nurses, 

I continue to applaud you 

on your efforts to remain 

strong and vigilant during 

these turbulent times. Your 

commitment to nursing 

practice, patient care and 

nursing education is truly 

aligned with the vision of 

Florence Nightingale - which 

makes me so very proud to be a nurse. 

Bridget Leonard, 

DNP, MBA, RN 

I hope you had a chance to attend the ANA- 

Michigan virtual series on Strengthening the 

Voice of Nursing offered on October 22nd as an 

exclusive complimentary benefit of ANA-Michigan 

membership. It was a very enlightening program 

that provided tips for nurses at every level to find 

their voice, tell their story and act on issues that 

are near and dear to the heart of nursing. 

From this day forward I challenge you to not 

only find your voice, but to use it! I look forward 

to all the great things that you will be doing in the 

near future. 

ANA-Michigan Board of Directors 

Newly-Licensed Director Appointed 

ANA-Michigan is honored to announce that Mr. 

Gerardo Infante, BSN, RN, has been appointed by 

the ANA-Michigan Board of Directors to fill the 

Newly-Licensed Director position. Mr. Infante will 

serve in this position until the spring of 2022. We are 

so excited that he has accepted this role and look 

forward to his enthusiasm, ideas and diverse cultural 

perspectives which will help advance our mission and 

to have him join us in the evolution of our amazing 

profession. 

Per the Bylaws, the ANA-Michigan Board of 

Directors appointed Mr Infante to serve in this 

position for the remaining term as the elected Newly- 

Licensed Director position was vacated by Megan 

Piotrowski. 

Gerardo has the honor of 

being the current President 

of the National Association 

of Hispanic Nurses Michigan 

Chapter (NAHN-MI) where he 

has served for the last four 

years. He has been actively 

participating in community 

events and research projects 

that benefit the Latino 

population in Michigan. 

Gerardo O. 

Infante, BSN, RN 

Since January 2020 Gerardo is currently the charge 

nurse and clinical coordinator in a DaVita Dialysis 

Clinic in Monroe, Michigan. Prior to joining DaVita 

Dialysis, Gerardo was a nurse for CHASS (Community 

Health and Social Services) a FQHC in Detroit 

Michigan. He was part of a $1.5 Million grant from 

the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 

Health Resources and Services Administration lead 

by the University of Michigan School of Nursing. The 

objective was to improve chronic care coordination 

for underrepresented and underserved populations 

utilizing bilingual-bicultural registered nurses serving 

as leaders to interdisciplinary teams. Gerardo is also 

part of the Michigan Nursing Action Coalition working 

on the “Nursing Workforce Diversity Project.” 

He has also been a part of the “ANA-Michigan 

Networks of Support Virtual Meet-Ups” as a 

discussion moderator and thought leader, and 

participates on the Implicit Bias Training Rules 

Advisory Workgroup headed by LARA. 

Gerardo received his bachelor of science in 

nursing from American Sentinel University, Colorado, 

graduating Magna cum laude. 

His short nursing career has been dedicated to 

bringing culturally appropriate care to the Hispanic 

population. 

Dios te Bendiga / God Bless 

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ANA-Michigan 

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Okemos, MI 48864 

517-325-5306 

nurse@ana-michigan.org 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

Tobi Lyon 

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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

None of us could have ever 

predicted the extensiveness 

and breadth of this year 

being the Year of the Nurse. 

More so than ever before, 

my heart swells with pride 

as our members and nurses 

across the country went 

above and beyond to respond Tobi Lyon, MBA 

to the needs of our fellow 

Michiganders throughout this historic pandemic. 

Our nurses stood masked, shoulder to shoulder 

on the front lines, meeting every possible need for 

both COVID and non-COVID patients. Our nurses 

stood masked, shoulder to shoulder to support 

our nursing students who will be our legacies 

and future. Our nurses stood masked, shoulder 

to shoulder through times of civil and cultural 

unrest – united and committed to using our voices 

to speak-up for what is right and to advance the 

nursing profession. There were so many tears 

along the way…and fears that have not gone 

away…and still, nurses stand. 

It is that time of year where many people 

begin to think about everything for which they 

are thankful. Although it is nice to count your 

blessings on Thanksgiving, being thankful 

throughout the entire year could have tremendous 

benefits on your quality of life. 

We have gone through so much together this 

year as a profession and as a country. As I reflect 

on what we have been through and this “new 

normal,” I am so thankful for each one of our 

valued ANA-Michigan members and all nurses, and 

so inspired by your perseverance and resiliency. 

I am grateful as your patient, your servant and as 

a fellow Michigander. The entire ANA-Michigan 

team is here to support you; we continue to stand 

by you and will be there as we push forward into 

the new year - masked, shoulder to shoulder and 

at the ready. 

As 2020 comes to an end, gratitude may be 

one of the most overlooked tools that we all 

have access to every day. I would remind all our 

Michigan nurses to take some time and focus 

on gratitude as you are dealing with more than 

you ever thought you would have to during this 

pandemic. 

1. Gratitude opens the door to more 

relationships. 

2. Gratitude improves physical health. 

3. Gratitude improves psychological health. 

4. Gratitude enhances empathy and reduces 

aggression. 

5. Grateful people sleep better. 

6. Gratitude improves self-esteem. 

7. Gratitude increases mental strength. 

CHAMPIONS FOR NURSING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM 

The 2021 ANA-Michigan Champions for Nursing Partnership Program is an enhancement of the current 

Organizational Affiliate Program. 

ANA-Michigan invites individuals and 

organizations to take part in the Champions 

for Nursing Partnership Program (CNPP), an 

enhancement to the pre-existing Organizational 

Affiliiate Program. The CNPP benefits are designed 

to provide a mutually valuable and long-term 

partnership between ANA-MI and the supporter. 

CNPP offers multiple levels to allow for different 

tiers of engagement. 

BENEFITS OF CNPP 

• Complimentary subscription to ANA- 

Michigan’s weekly e-newsletter 

• Complimentary subscription to ANA- 

Michigan’s quarterly publication, The Future of 

Nursing 

• Discounted ANA-Michigan member rates 

• Priority consideration for other ANA-Michigan 

sponsorship opportunities 

By becoming a part of the CNPP, members of the 

ANA-Michigan will receive enhanced, diverse and 

more inclusive resources that support our mission, 

vision and strategic plan. 

Mission: Advancing the nursing profession in 

Michigan. 

Vision: ANA-Michigan is a vital community of 

professional nurses in Michigan. Together, we are 

the experts in nursing practice. Our strength is 

our solution-focused thought leadership, our longterm 

view of the nursing profession in a dynamic 

healthcare environment, and our impact on quality 

care and patient safety. 

2020-21 Goals: Advancing Nurses Leadership, 

Engaging Membership Experience and Bolster 

Advocacy. 

CNPP LEVELS 

Marketing and promotion of partners with CNPP 

would begin immediately in 2021. The payment and 

agreement are based on a calendar year. 

• Individual Ally - $250 Minimum annual 

contribution 

• Bronze - $500 

• Silver - $1,000 

• Gold - $2,000 

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Preventive Health Suffers Under COVID 

Marge Freundl, MSN, RN 

ANA-Michigan Nursing Practice Committee Member 

In this “new normal” of staying home, staying 

away, and social distancing, emerging data has 

shown an impact on preventive health for adults and 

children. Mehrotra, Chernew & Linetsky, et al (July 

2020) reported earlier this year that the COVID-19 

pandemic has “dramatically changed how outpatient 

care is delivered.” Initially, providers deferred elective 

and preventive health visits, and converted in-person 

visits to telemedicine. Many patients avoided visits 

because of fear of leaving their homes and risking 

exposure. The authors reported that by April, 

the number of visits to ambulatory care practices 

declined by nearly 60 percent, with a rebound in 

May; but the number of visits plateaued, and were 

still roughly one-third lower than what was seen 

before the pandemic. Of noted concern was that the 

rebound was less evident for children’s visits. 

Wagle, Isakadze &, Eatz, et al (July 2020) discussed 

the impact of comorbid diseases, including CVD, 

diabetes, or hypertension, on COVID-19 clinical 

outcomes. They note early discussions concerning 

ACE-Inhibitors may have caused some patients 

to stop these medications, despite their known 

advantage to hypertension and heart failure 

management. Admissions for acute coronary 

syndromes, decompensated heart failure, stroke, and 

ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction catheter 

lab activations were all decreased. Unique challenges 

were also reported in maintaining rapport through 

video clinic visits, cardiac rehabilitation opportunities, 

and medication availability and ensuring care for 

patients without technologic access. 

Martin, Kurowski & Given, et al (Sept 2020) 

reported on a large study sample of health claims 

clearinghouse records from 18 states containing 

184 million claims from 30 million patients in 2019 

and 94 million claims from 20 million patients for 

the first 6 months in 2020. They examined women’s 

preventative health services, select services 

provided during pregnancy and delivery, childhood 

immunizations and other sentinel preventive medical 

services including colonoscopies and prostatespecific 

antigen (PSA) tests. Overall, they found 

that the pandemic has significantly decreased 

use of certain health care services: childhood 

immunizations (down about 60 percent in mid- 

April in 2020 compared to 2019), mammograms and 

Pap smears (down nearly 80 percent in April 2020 

compared to 2019, and by June were down nearly 

a quarter from 2019), Colonoscopies decreased 

almost 90% at one point in mid-April 2020 but as 

of June rebounded to about 30% compared to 

2019). PSA tests for prostate cancer screening, 

decreased approximately 22% then rebounded, 

with delivery of PSA tests reaching near 2019 

levels starting in June. The Centers for Disease 

Control (2020) has stated: “ensuring immunization 

services are maintained or reinitiated is essential 

for protecting individuals and communities from 

vaccine-preventable diseases and outbreaks and 

reducing the burden of respiratory illness during the 

upcoming influenza season. 

Each of these studies presents missed 

opportunities in the provision of preventive 

health. As nurses, we work in a variety of settings 

and live in communities that need to be informed 

about the importance of preventive health during 

these “challenging times.” Consider ways that you 

can help in this effort: post something on social 

media, write a short article for a community or 

church publication, talk with patients and families 

(including your own!) at discharge from care about 

resuming preventive health activities with their 

providers and other resources. Perhaps most 

importantly, take care of yourself during this time 

of stress...remember to have an annual health check 

up, get your mammogram, colonoscopy, flu shot and 

other important vaccines! 

Supporting Resilience in Nursing Education and Practice 

As the Michigan Department 

of Health and Human Services, 

Office of Nursing Safety and 

Workforce Planning (ONP) 

closes Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 

and begins FY 2021, the 

theme for both years is one of 

providing the necessary data 

and opportunities to support 

nursing resilience in challenging 

times for both nursing academia 

and practicing nurses. These 

Deborah Bach- 

Stante, RN, MPH, 

Director 

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The analysis of data collected from users of 

our online transition to practice modules and 

nurse administrators surveyed about the use of 

the modules (and any outcomes associated with 

their use), demonstrated a large increase in the 

number of students completing the modules. 

The full report of the analysis of findings of this 

transition to practice effort may be found using 

the following link: https://www.michigan.gov/ 

mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71551_2945_66405_103306---,00. 

html. 

Based on the responses to transition to practice 

surveys received in FY2019, an organizational 

survey implemented to assess whether health 

care organizations in Michigan have a workplace 

violence prevention program or policy in place 

and what strategies are being used to monitor 

and address workplace violence, questions were 

added to the 2020 Survey of Michigan Nurses to 

gather information of nurses’ firsthand experience 

with workplace violence within the past year. This 

effort was guided by a steering committee of 

nursing stakeholders that will again be convened 

in 2021 to review the data collected and discuss 

next steps. An analysis of the results of the 103 

responses to the Workplace Violence Against 

Nurses Survey Tool, along with the associated 

questions on the 2020 Survey of Michigan 

Nurses Data Collection Tool, may be found at 

the following link: https://www.michigan.gov/ 

mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71551_2945_66405_103306---,00. 

html. 

Nursing workforce information is collected and 

reported annually in two formats. In November of 

2020, the ONP will convene stakeholders to provide 

input into the 2021 nursing licensure survey and 

analysis of findings and mapping of nursing licensure 

data. 

The results of the 2020 Survey of Michigan Nurses, 

implemented February-May 2020, were analyzed and 

an associated report was completed by MPHI. The 

report may be found at: https://www.michigan.gov/ 

mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71551_2945_66405_103306---,00. 

html. 

The results of the survey may also be found using 

the following link: https://www.minurse.org/. 

In addition, MPHI updated and continues to 

maintain data mapping the characteristics of all 

nurses licensed in Michigan. It may be found at the 

following website: https://www.minursemap.org/. 

The ONP provided a grant to support an 

academic-practice partnership demonstration 

project implementing technologically supported, 

remote supervision of nurse practitioner clinical 

education experiences at two locations in the 

fall of the 2019/2020 school year. This effort and 

the associated outside evaluation will continue 

at new clinical placement sites in FY 2021. The 

evaluation of this effort was completed in 

September of 2020 and may be viewed at the 

following link: https://www.michigan.gov/ 

mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71551_2945_66405_103306---,00. 

html. 

Finally, in addition to supporting a webinar to 

share resources and best practices for embedding 

virtual resources in nursing clinical education, 

the ONP supported development of a suite 

of immersive learning modules to facilitate 

nursing cultural competency and improved 

nursing practice in the care of individuals who 

are deaf and hard of hearing. Links to these 

modules may be accessed on the ONP website 

at the following link: https://www.michigan.gov/ 

mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71551_2945_66405-479941--,00. 

html. 

COVID-19 has shined a spotlight on the variability 

in remote clinical education resources among 

undergraduate nursing programs in the state. 

Because of this, an RFP will identify grantees to 

be awarded funding for the development and 

dissemination of immersive, undergraduate 

nursing, clinical education resources to facilitate 

the development of culturally competent nursing 

practice that addresses social determinants of 

health and health equity. In tandem with this effort, 

the ONP plans to collect information about the 

availability and characteristics of immersive clinical 

education resources utilized in nursing educational 

programs in Michigan.


ANA-Michigan Provides Free COVID-19 Training 

Program for K-12 School Teachers, Faculty and Staff 

The American Nurses Association of Michigan 

(ANA-Michigan) has launched a free online four-part 

COVID-19 training program. for teachers, faculty and 

staff for K-12 schools. With so much information 

circulating that is constantly changing or completely 

inaccurate, ANA-Michigan is determined to secure 

the facts and share appropriate safety measures 

to help schools support their worried staff and 

concerned parents. 

The comprehensive virtual training course includes 

the following sections: 

Part 1: Introduction to Coronavirus 

• Background and overview of virus 

• Overview of safety practices 

• Overview of symptoms 

• Comparison of COVID-19 vs flu 

• Exposure and testing 

Part 2: Maintaining Safety Practices During COVID-19 

• Importance of implementing safety practices 

• Creating and implementing new safety routines 

• Spreading of virus 

• Cleaning and disinfecting 

• Hand hygiene 

• Masking 

• Social distancing 

• Staying healthy 

Part 3: Managing Stress During COVID-19 

• What stress looks like for students and 

teachers/staff 

• How to support the student 

• Taking care of yourself and your school 

community 

• Common concerns 

• Coping with stress and anxiety 

• Stress management vs. resilience 

• Helpful apps and supportive video resources 

Part 4: Tool kit for School Faculty and Personnel 

Resources 

• Recommended general, evidence-based 

resources 

• Resources on stress reduction, mental health & 

coping 

• Recommended resources and lesson plans by 

grade level 

• Student engagement mask making activity 

• Videos - tool kit can be viewed on-demand 

Schools that would like to work with one of 

our nurse trainers for specific questions, or for an 

online Q&A chat can schedule now through ANA- 

Michigan. Please direct specific questions about the 

COVID-19 Training Program or ANA-Michigan to Lea 

Osborne, Deputy Director of ANA-Michigan at Lea@ 

ana-michigan.org or (517) 325-5306 or online on our 

website at ana-michigan.org. 

About ANA-Michigan 

American Nurses Association-Michigan (ANA- 

Michigan) is the premier organization representing 

the interests of registered nurses (RNs) across the 

state. ANA-Michigan brings nurses together to 

advance their careers and the profession through 

standard-setting, advocacy, and professional 

development. 

About ANA-Michigan Recognizes Expert Workgroup 

and Trainers 

ANA-Michigan would like to recognize and thank 

the following members who shared their time and 

expertise to develop the curriculum and resources 

to help support our K-12 schoolteachers, faculty and 

staff across the state. 

ANA-Michigan COVID-19 

Training Program for K-12 School 

Teachers, Faculty & Staff: 

AUTHORS & TRAINERS 

The ANA-Michigan COVID-19 Training Program was 

developed by the following ANA-Michigan members 

on behalf of ANA-Michigan in response to the 2020 

COVID-19 Pandemic. This Training Program, and all its 

included materials, are the property of ANA-Michigan. 

Authors and Trainers are listed below in alphabetical 

order by last name. 

Dayna Bennett, MSN, APRN, 

FNP-C 

Dayna Bennett is a Family 

Nurse Practitioner who 

works with Opdyke Medical, 

a family medical practice 

where she treats individuals 

through the lifespan. She has 

a special interest in women’s health, child health, 

diabetes, hypertension and weight management. 

She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in 

Nursing from the University of Windsor and Master 

of Science in Nursing from Ursuline College. She is a 

member of the ANA-Michigan and Michigan Council 

of Nurse Practitioners. She enjoys living in Michigan 

with her three children and husband. 

Dr. Donna Cassidy, DHSc, MSN, 

RN 

Donna Cassidy has been an 

RN for 26 years. During her 

career Donna has worked in a 

variety of roles with increasing 

responsibilities. Donna spent 

11 years working in education 

before moving into a nurse leadership role. Donna 

currently serves as the Hospital Administrator for a 

small community hospital in Southwest Michigan. 

Donna earned her Associates Degree in Nursing in 

1994 and her BSN in 2002. Donna has a MSN from 

Walden University with a focus on Nursing Education 

and a Doctorate of Health Sciences with a focus on 

Organizational Leadership and Behavior earned from 

AT Still University. 

Dr. Wanda Chukwu, DNP, MA, 

CNEcl, RN 

Wanda Chukwu, DNP, MA, 

CNEcl, RN, is a proud member 

of ANA- Michigan. Dr. Chukwu 

is currently taking time 

out of her daily routine to 

incorporate new strategies 

to manage stress and build resilience during the 

COVID-19 pandemic. She is currently employed as a 

fulltime nursing faculty member; and also works as 

an independent consultant helping individuals create 

policies and procedures for their health-related 

ventures. In her spare time she enjoys watching old 

movies and listening to good music. 

Linda Dunmore, MSN, RN, 

NE-BC, CPHQ, CHSP 

Linda Dunmore serves 

as the Senior Director of 

Clinical Services for Mercy 

Health in Muskegon. She has 

been with the organization 

for over 30 years and 

is currently responsible for the leadership in 

Quality, Accreditation, Patient Safety, Infection 

Prevention and Control (IPC), Clinical Education 

and Employee Health. Linda is an adjunct faculty 

for Indiana Wesleyan University. Linda is a member 

of ANA-Michigan and sits on the Nursing Practice 

Committee. 

Noor Khalil, M.Ed., BSN, RN 

Noor Khalil is a family nurse 

practitioner student interested 

in community nursing, holistic 

health care, transcultural 

health and reducing health 

disparities among vulnerable 

populations. During the 

pandemic, she has cared for COVID-19 patients 

providing patient- family centered care. Her clinical 

background is in medical surgical nursing. She 

earned a Master of Education in health education 

concentrating on community health education from 

Wayne State University and a Bachelor of Science in 

Nursing from Oakland University with summa cum 

laude distinction. 

Kristin Mahler, MPH, RN, NCSN 

Kristin Mahler, RN,BSN, MPH, 

NCSN, is a proud member of 

ANA- Michigan. Kristin has 

worked as a school nurse in 

Ann Arbor Public Schools 

since 2007. Prior to school 

nursing worked in a variety of 

inpatient and out patient settings. Active member of 

the Michigan Association of School Nurses Board of 

Directors. Nationally Certified School Nurse. 

Joshua Meringa, MPA, MHA, 

MBA, BSN, RN, NPD-BC 

Joshua Meringa is a Nurse 

Educator and Academic 

Liaison at Spectrum Health 

in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

His responsibilities include 

facilitating orientation training 

for new RNs and Nurse Technicians, managing 

academic affiliations with nursing programs at 

colleges and universities throughout West Michigan 

and providing leadership and oversight for the 

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ANA-Michigan Continues Monthly Networks of 

Support Virtual Meet-Ups for Nurses & 

Nursing Students 

ANA-Michigan is honored to continue hosting 

monthly Networks of Support Virtual Meet-Ups. 

These calls were created during the early on-set 

of the COVID-19 pandemic to connect Michigan 

nurses to provide a safe place for connection, 

discussion, sharing of insight, perspective and 

support among nursing peers. 

Discussion Topics Have Included: 

• Advancing Your Nursing Career Ladder: 

Certifications, Licenses & Degrees 

• Crushing the Wheel of Disparities: Diversity, 

Equity and Inclusion 

• Tis’ the Season: Preparing for Influenza & the 

Next Wave of COVID-19 

• Multiple COVID-19 discussions 

• Multiple nurse self-care discussions 

Upcoming Networks of Support Virtual 

Meet-Ups 

November 18 at 8:00 PM ET by Zoom 

Discussion Topic: “Reflection of Gratitude - 

What Nurses are Most Grateful For” 

December 9 at 11:30 AM ET by Zoom 

Discussion Topic: “Light at the End of the Tunnel 

- COVID-19 Vaccinations” 

These meet-ups are complimentary to all 

nurses and nursing students so please invite your 

nursing colleagues and friends to join us! For 

more information and to access the Zoom logins 

for each virtual meet-up, please visit www.ANA- 

Michigan.org. 

Spectrum Health nursing continuing education 

program. Mr. Meringa has been a Registered Nurse 

since 2002 and is certified in nursing professional 

development through the American Nurses 

Credentialing Center and as a certified Basic Life 

Support Instructor through the American Heart 

Association. He is a member of ANA- Michigan 

and the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing 

Education Approval Committee. Mr. Meringa is 

the immediate past Chair of the Michigan Board of 

Nursing. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing 

from Calvin College, and Master’s degrees in Public 

Administration, Healthcare Administration and 

Business Administration from Grand Valley State 

University. Meringa lives in Grandville, Michigan with 

his wife and three school-aged children. 

Marnie VanDam, RN, BSN, MSN 

Marnie VanDam, RN, BSN, 

MSN earned her Bachelor of 

Science degree from Oakland 

University and her Master of 

Science in nursing education 

from Capella University. 

She has 27 years of nursing 

experience with the last 10 years in emergency 

medicine. Mrs. VanDam is also employed by her 

local school district as a nurse consultant. Marnie 

is an active member of the ANA-Michigan Nursing 

Practice Committee. 

To request a meeting with one of the ANA-Michigan 

Authors/Trainers so that they may address any specific 

questions or concerns that your teachers, faculty or 

staff may have, please contact ANA-Michigan directly at: 

Lea Osborne, Deputy Director at Lea@anamichigan.org 

Office: (517) 325-5306


Emergency Orders Filed Seeking to Clarify Worker’s Compensation 

Coverage for “COVID-19 First Response Employees” 

Evelyn Sweeney, ANA-Michigan Legislative Consultant, 

Muchmore Harrington Smalley & Associates (MHSA) 

As the battle against COVID-19 wages on, so too 

do the legal and legislative battles surrounding the 

power and authority vested in the office of the 

Governor. On October 2, the Michigan Supreme 

Court ruled that the Governor lacked the unilateral 

authority to keep Michigan under a declared state 

of emergency indeterminately. The Supreme Court 

ruling left close to 200 executive orders issued by the 

Governor null and void, forcing the state to rapidly 

review multiple executive orders and find alternative 

legal authority to enforce various protections no 

longer in effect. 

The most pressing orders the Governor has 

attempted to immediately reinstitute have pertained 

to protecting the public health and various protections 

specific to Michigan’s health care providers and other 

front-line workers. As such, on Friday, October 16, 

Governor Whitmer filed emergency rules to clarify 

workers’ compensation coverage for health care 

employees and first responders who have tested 

positive for COVID-19. The new rules were very specific 

in highlighting, to date, an estimated 32% of identified 

COVID-19 outbreaks in Michigan have been attributed 

to workplace exposures. Of these outbreaks, 

approximately 86% are attributed to work that cannot 

feasibly be done from the safety of one’s home, 

including manufacturing, food service and health care. 

The rules were promulgated by the Director of 

the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic 

Opportunity for the preservation of the public 

health, safety and welfare and to clarify coverage 

for “COVID-19 first response employees” under the 

Michigan Worker’s Disability Compensation Act 

(WDCA). The Michigan WDCA provides wage loss 

compensation, medical care, and rehabilitation 

for individuals injured and disabled because of 

workplace injury which can include exposure to 

deadly infections. The rules go on to state critical 

workers, who risk their personal health to save 

the lives of infected Michiganders, need special 

protections under the WDCA which includes 

a special presumption to ensure first response 

employees receive wage replacement, medical, and 

rehabilitation benefits if they are diagnosed with 

COVID-19, either by a physician or as the result of a 

presumed positive test result. 

The emergency rules define a COVID-19 response 

employee as “an employee whose job responsibilities 

require them to have regular or prolonged contact 

with COVID-19 in the course of their employment.” 

Professionals covered under the rules include 

physicians, physician assistants, licensed practical 

nurses, registered professional nurses, medical 

first responders, nurses, and emergency medical 

technicians to name a few. 

These emergency rules replace protections 

previously afforded by Executive Order 2020-128, 

which was nullified as a result of the Michigan 

Supreme Court’s finding that the Emergency Powers 

of the Governor Act of 1945 is unconstitutional. The 

new emergency rules are effective through March 

20, 2021. 

2020: A Year and an Election to Remember 

Evelyn Sweeney, ANA-Michigan Legislative 

Consultant, Muchmore Harrington Smalley & 

Associates (MHSA) 

The 2020 general election season has finally 

come to a dramatic close and as predicted, it 

provided some extraordinary storylines. Leading 

up to the election, we knew Michigan would play 

a significant role in determining the country’s next 

President and boy did we! The state captured the 

national spotlight and proved critical in securing 

the necessary 270 electoral votes President-elect 

Biden needed to win the Presidency. Although 

President Trump has yet to concede the election 

and has leveled accusations of voter irregularities 

and fraud in several contested states, the courts 

have thus far thrown out any legal challenge. 

What remains undisputed is the record-breaking 

number of Michiganders that cast a ballot in this 

year’s election; approximately 5.5 million votes, 

3.2 million by mail. Although President Trump was 

able to replicate (and in some counties increase) 

his popularity, he lost the election in Michigan by 

146,119 votes. By comparison, President Trump 

won Michigan by 10,704 votes in 2016 (0.23%). As 

expected, the voter rich counties of Oakland, 

Wayne and Kent swung big for Mr. Biden and 

although President Trump still carried Macomb, he 

did so with a smaller margin of votes than in 2016. 

Perhaps the most surprising results of the 

evening was the extremely competitive United 

States Senate race which pitted incumbent 

Democratic Senator Gary Peters against the 

Republican challenger, John James and the State 

House race (more on that in a minute). Throughout 

much of election night, Mr. James held a narrow 

lead over Senator Peters. However, as more 

absentee ballots were tabulated, Senator Peters 

retained his position in the U.S. Capitol by a slim 

85,236 votes. That reflects a 1.5% difference in 

votes between the two gentlemen. It should be 

noted, Mr. James has yet to concede the race 

asserting similar claims as President Trump and 

alleging election “irregularities.” 

As for the State House, millions and millions of 

dollars was spent by both parties as the stakes 

were very high this election. Republicans have 

controlled the State House for 10 years. That 

is significant given the House is up for election 

every two years and has traditionally vacillated 

control between the two parties. Republicans had 

amassed a significant war chest of resources and 

deployed millions of dollars to ensure they retain 

majority. To say Democrats were laser focused on 

flipping the House is an understatement, as they 

felt President’s Trump’s unpopularity, particularly 

in competitive Oakland County could help flip 

multiple seats critical for their march to majority. 

Although the Democrats did flip two Republican 

controlled seats (one in Oakland County and one 

in Kalamazoo County) they lost two incumbents, 

one in Bay County and the other in northern 

Genesee County. The House therefore remains 

under Republican control with a 58-52 majority 

(mirroring the current House composition). 

Representative Jason Wentworth, (R-Farwell) will 

be the next Speaker of the House. Representative 

Donna Lasinski (D-Scio Twp.) will be the next House 

Democratic Leader in the 2021-2022 session. 

Although the Supreme Court does not 

traditionally garner as much attention as some of 

the other state races, its significance and influence 

over daily life cannot be overstated. For the first 

time in 10 years, the Supreme Court’s composition 

will lean Democratic (4-3) as Chief Justice Bridget 

McCormack and newly elected Justice Elizabeth 

Welch won seats on the state’s highest court. 

There were no upsets or surprises to report in any 

of Michigan’s Congressional races, and, finally, 

both ballot proposals were overwhelmingly 

adopted by Michigan voters with both securing 

over 80% of the vote. 

Politics can be a nasty business, but I believe 

most Americans agree, pursuing public service 

remains one of life’s noblest callings. We 

salute every candidate that sacrificed so much 

throughout this election season and are grateful 

for the privilege of casting a vote. 

ANA-Michigan Secretary 

Nikeyia Davis Featured in 

the American Nurse Journal 

ANA-Michigan Secretary 

and member, Nikeyia Davis, 

MBA, HCM, BSN, RN, CNN, 

was featured in this month’s 

American Nurse Journal article 

on “Care During the Pandemic.” 

Nikeyia shares with readers 

her frontline experience at 

the beginning of the COVID-19 

pandemic. 

“There was a huge learning curve for doctors and 

nurses using telehealth. Nurses’ [telehealth] assessments 

for issues like fluid overload really had to be on point to 

make sure our patients were able to remain at home.” 

ANA-Michigan would like to 

wish NP’s a very happy Nurse 

Practitioner’s Week! Thank 

you for all you do every day to 

care for Michiganders.


ANA-MICHIGAN Unwavering Support for 

Nursing Students During the Pandemic 

Nadine Wodwaski, DNP, MSN-ed, ACNS, RN 

ANA-Michigan Faculty Advisor to MNSA 

Isn’t it great that ANA- 

Michigan supports future 

nursing students on their 

academic journey with a 

faculty advisor, especially 

during these unprecedented 

pandemic times? Since COVID 

can be stressful for everyone, 

nursing students are “stepping 

up” with courage and determination, but also 

with trepidation, fear and anxiety. These strong 

overwhelming emotions can be caused by clinical 

placements and changes to the course delivery 

method, not to mention questioning if, “nursing 

is the job” for them. To compound the pandemic 

crisis, the nursing workforce is aging, and baby 

boomer nurses will eventually retire. But, by 

providing expertise mentorship to the students, 

ANA- MI is supporting the next generation of 

professional “super-heroes”. 

As registered nurses, we can remember 

our educational challenges where we wore 

many different hats; student, learner, question 

generator, problem solver, and not to mention 

parental challenges for many. Because of these 

Located in Grand Haven, MI on the shores of Lake Michigan. 

Grand Haven is known for its family-oriented community with 

beautiful beaches, highly ranked school districts, 

and high ratings for “Quality of Life.” 

We are currently seeking RN’s and LPN’s for Full Time, 

Part Time and Casual (As Needed) openings. 

Competitive benefit package available. 

Please apply via our website www.noch.org 

For questions call 616-847-5263. 

challenges and many more, ANA-MICHIGAN 

wanted to support students’ endeavors to 

undertake the nursing curriculum and become 

an essential registered nurse workforce. One 

focus is to provide the Michigan Student Nurses 

Association (MSNA) with a faculty advisor. 

The faculty advisor’s role is to make a distinct 

connection with the MSNA executive board 

to help guide, encourage and support these 

talented nursing students, especially during these 

unprecedented times, and help them achieve 

their professional goals, ultimately, joining our 

workforce as registered nurses. 

To build the effective interactive relationship 

between MSNA & the faculty advisor, ANA- 

Michigan has provided a foundational premise 

based upon mutual respect, empowerment and 

trust, thus contributing to our future Michigan 

nurse’s growth and development. Because of 

this unprecedented foundation, ANA-MICHIGAN 

supports MSNA, by providing a direct channel 

with the faculty advisor connection, contributing 

to Michigan’s nursing workforce’s growth and 

viability. By truly advocating and collaborating 

with MSNA board members, ANA- Michigan can 

provide essential key information and materials 

that will support the upward professional mobility 

amidst the COVID pandemic. Likewise, the nursing 

students’ need our unwavering support on their 

academic journey, and as professionals in the 

workforce, we can exude Florence Nightingales’ 

compassionate care. Together, as a team, we can 

leverage the student’s involvement and amplify 

the nursing profession’s advancement. The goal 

of ANA-Michigan is to assist with professional 

registered nurses’ upward trend with the key 

endeavors, aiding to a stronger, more resilient 

registered nurse. Ultimately, with ANA- Michigan 

leadership as a driving force, the complementary 

relationship between students, faculty advisors, 

and registered nurses can work as a functional 

cycle and is instrumental to the profession. 

Futures for Frontliners: 

Free College Tuition for 

Nurses & Other Essential 

Frontline Michiganders 

Earlier this fall on September 10, Governor 

Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference to 

provide a state update on the COVID-19 pandemic 

and announce the launch of the Futures for 

Frontliners program, the nation’s first program 

offering tuition-free college to an estimated 625,000 

Michiganders who provided essential, frontline 

services during the COVID-19 Stay Home, Stay Safe 

orders between April and June 2020. 

Under this program, a tuition-free pathway is 

available to those without college degrees or high 

school diplomas who provided essential services during 

the pandemic in the medical field, essential workers 

in manufacturing, nursing homes, grocery stores, 

sanitation, delivery, retail and more, to gain the skills 

needed to obtain high-demand, high-wage careers. 

Thinking about going back to school? Choose the 

path that’s right for you: 

• Start at your local community college and earn 

a skill certificate or associate degree. 

• Complete your high school diploma or 

equivalent and continue onto college. 

To be eligible, you must: 

• Be a Michigan resident 

• Have worked in an essential industry at least 

part-time for 11 of the 13 weeks between April 1 

– June 30, 2020 

• Have been required by their job to work outside 

the home at least some of the time between 

April 1 – June 30, 2020 

• Not have previously earned an associate or 

bachelor’s degree 

• Not be in default on a Federal student loan 

• Complete a Futures for Frontliners scholarship 

application by 11:59 pm on December 31, 2020 

For more information to apply online now, visit 

https://www.michigan.gov/Frontliners. 

Nurses! 

What Are You Most 

Grateful For? 

During these unprecedented times, let us 

reflect on what we are most grateful for as 

nurses and personally! Please take 2-3 minutes 

to share what you are most grateful for this 

year. 

ANA-Michigan will proudly share your 

gratitude statements in upcoming 

publications and on our social media handles. 

To share what you are most grateful now, visit: 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8Z7SS2Y


What Do You Do When a Home-Bound Patient is on Oxygen and 

Continues to Smoke? 

The need for adequate and comprehensive patient and 

family education is highlighted in a fairly recent Texas 

court case. 1 The chance that a similar case would prevail 

in Michigan is hard to imagine, but the facts in this case 

should serve as a reminder to hospice and home health 

nurses of the importance of providing adequate patient 

and family education. 

Facts – The Texas case was filed as a medical 

malpractice and negligence case against Amed-Health, 

Inc., a hospice company and the company’s medical 

director, Dr. Ojo. The case was brought by the patient and 

Donna J. Craig, 

RN, JD 

his friends in whose home he received hospice care. While receiving hospice 

care a fire was sparked when the patient smoked a cigar while using oxygen 

prescribed by the hospice company’s medical director. 

In the original case the trial judge found there was no basis for the case 

and dismissed the case without a trial. The plaintiffs in the case appealed the 

dismissal to the Texas Court of Appeals, which ruled that the trial court judge 

inappropriately dismissed the case, noting that there were sufficient issues 

and evidence that warranted the case to be presented at a trial. The Court of 

Appeals sent the case back to the trial court for further proceedings. 

The patient had multiple medical conditions when he was admitted to the 

hospital for treatment of pneumonia and congestive heart failure. At the 

time of discharge from the V.A. hospital, multiple discharge options were 

considered but it was determined that the patient would be released to 

hospice care at home. Because the patient had fallen on hard times he was 

discharged to a friend’s home for hospice care. 

The hospice nurse assessed the patient in the home and developed a care 

plan. Dr. Ojo’s admitting orders were implemented. Among other orders, Dr. 

Ojo prescribed a “comfort kit” of medications which included morphine and 

lorazepam. According to Dr. Ojo, the purpose of the comfort kit was to allow 

the patient to die in peace. Dr. Ojo also continued the hospital’s orders for 

the patient to receive oxygen, Norco, anti-depressants and sleeping aids. 

The next day the hospice nurse went to the home and provided nursing 

services to the patient. Her nursing assessment revealed the patient was 

alert and oriented and able to take his medications without the aid of a 

caregiver. During this visit the patient advised the hospice nurse that he 

was a smoker. In response, the hospice nurse provided him with verbal 

and written admonishments regarding the dangers of smoking while using 

oxygen. 

It was not clear whether written smoking and oxygen warning signs were 

posted in the home. The hospice nurse testified at her deposition that she placed 

warning signs on the wall in the home, the oxygen canisters, and the oxygen 

concentrator near the patient’s bed. The homeowner testified to the contrary 

at his deposition, indicating he did not see any warning signs, but admitted he 

wasn’t looking for them. 

Four days later the hospice nurse visited the patient again and determined 

the patient was alert and oriented and was able to understand and act on the 

instructions that she had provided to him. During this visit the hospice nurse 

noticed an ashtray at the bedside next to the oxygen canister. The patient told 

the hospice nurse the ashtray was old. She again warned him regarding the 

dangers of smoking. The hospice nurse also encouraged the patient to take all 

his prescribed medications. Medication records show that the patient took her 

directions to heart as this was the first day that he began to take all prescribed 

medications. 

Later that evening while the homeowner was in the shower, the patient 

decided to smoke a cigar. Since it was cold outside, the patient did not go 

outside to smoke but instead lit his cigar inside the residence. When the 

patient lit his cigar a fire broke out because his oxygen was not turned off. 

Both the patient and the homeowner got out of the house as well as two 

young children who were in the home at the time. The patient and the 

homeowner sustained burns requiring treatment at a burn center. The home 

was completely destroyed by the fire. 

The plaintiffs filed their lawsuit and cited the hospice company’s, through 

the actions of the hospice nurse, failure to adequately and properly educate 

both the patient and the homeowner about the dangers of smoking 

while using oxygen and for failure to explicitly identify the high risk of 

fire. The plaintiffs argued that the hospice nurse should have provided 

educational alternatives (although it is not clear what those alternatives 

were) and educate the caregivers of the dangers of fire. They also allege 

that because the hospice nurse discovered the ashtray at the bedside, she 

failed to re-evaluate the consequences of the patient smoking. Also, the 

plaintiffs argued the hospice nurse should have discussed the patient’s noncompliance 

with Dr. Ojo after she found the ashtray. Finally, the plaintiffs 

argued that the hospice company should have offered a smoking cessation 

program, counseling, and if necessary should have removed the oxygen from 

the home. 

The allegations against Dr. Ojo were that she failed to appreciate the risk 

of a patient who was a smoker, being administered home oxygen, and who 

was on multiple medications that could impact his alertness. The plaintiffs 

also faulted Dr. Ojo for not providing or offering the patient a nicotine 

replacement. In support of the plaintiffs’ position they relied on a U.S. 

Department of Veteran Affairs’ directive to guide providers in evaluating the 

risk of patients starting fires while on oxygen treatment, to require nicotine 

replacement therapy, and to provide education to the other residents in the 

home. 

While the final outcome of this case is yet to be determined, the facts of 

this case should cause nurse practitioners, hospice nurses and home care 

nurses to pause and reflect on how best to address non-compliant patients 

who smoke when on home oxygen. There is no easy answer, but hopefully 

caregivers will take the opportunity to examine their options when faced 

with this situation. 

Donna J. Craig, RN, JD is legal counsel to ANA-Michigan. She practiced as a 

cardiac care nurse for several years before a chance opportunity to audit a 

graduate course in health care law and ethics changed her career path. That 

course propelled her to earn her law degree. After law school Ms. Craig joined 

a medical malpractice defense law firm before transitioning her focus to health 

care corporate and administrative law matters. For over 20 years she has 

maintained her private health law practice, representing health care providers 

and facilities in business, licensure and compliance matters. For her expertise 

and accomplishments, Detroit’s dbusiness Magazine awarded Ms. Craig its 

Top Lawyer in Health Care Law award on three occasions. Ms. Craig has the 

distinction and is proud of being a bar member of the Supreme Court of the 

United States of America. For more information about The Health Law Center, 

go to www.healthlawcenterplc.com. 

1 

Mason v. Amed-Health, Inc. 582 S.W. 3d 773 (2019)


2020-2021 ANA-Michigan Board of Directors, 

Committees & Task Force Members 

Please join ANA-Michigan in recognizing our dedicated nurse 

leaders who graciously donate their time and expertise to 

help advance the nursing profession in Michigan. 

Board of Directors 

President: Julia Stocker Schneider, PhD, RN, CNL 

President-Elect: Bridget Leonard, DNP, MBA, RN 

Secretary: Nikeyia Davis, MBA-HCM, BSN, RN, CNN 

Treasurer: Nancy Martin, DNP, RN 

Director at Large: Margaret Calarco, PhD, RN, NEA-BC 

Director at Large: Katherine Dontje, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP 

Director at Large: Suzanne Keep, PhD, RN 

Director at Large: Anne Kreft, BSN, RN 

Newly Licensed Director: Gerardo Infante, BSN, RN 

Bylaws Committee 

Chair: Vineta Mitchell, RN, BSN, MBA, MHCM, CMCN, CCM 

Nadia Farhat, MSN, RN-BC, AGCNS-BC 

Kechi Iheduru-Anderson, DNP, RN, CNE, CWCN 

Suzanne Keep, PhD, RN 

Linda Taft, RN 

Education Committee 

Chair: Bridget Leonard, DNP, MBA, RN 

April Liberty, BSN, RN 

Nancy Martin, DNP, RN 

Jennifer Mecomber, MSN, RN 

Mihaela Reed, MSN 

Mary Zugcic, RN, ACNS-BC, CRNI 

Finance Committee 

Chair: Nancy Martin, DNP, RN 

Jason Baker, MSN, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, RN 

Julie Bulson, DNP, MPA, RN, NE-BC 

Vineta Mitchell, RN, BSN, MBA, MHCM, CMCN, CCM 

Karen Paulosky, MSN, RN HTP, EEM-CLP 

Legislative Committee 

Chair: Linda Buck, DNP, RN 

Remy Bruder, DNP, RN 

Jeanine Easterday, MSN RN NE-BC 

Nancy George, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FAANP 

Lori Glenn, DNP, CNM, RN 

Peggy Kearney, MSN-Ed 

April Liberty, BSN, RN 

Cynthia McNerlin, MSN, ANP-BC, FCCP 

Susan Wiers, DNP, RN 

Nominations Committee 

Chair: Carole Stacy, MSN, MA, RN 

MaryLee Pakieser, MSN, RN, BC-FNP 

Joyce Reder, MSN 

Leslie Simons, DNP, ANP-BC 

Beth VanDam, MSN, RN-BC, CNL 

Nursing & Health Policy Committee 

Chair: Katherine Kessler, MSN, MSA, RN 

Beth Ammerman, DNP, FNP-BC 

Kristin Castine, MSN, RN, ANP-BC 

Nikeyia Davis, MBA-HCM, BSN, RN, CNN 

Cheryl LaPlaunt, RN, MPA, BSN 

Barbara Medvec, DNP, RN, NEA-BC 

Joshua Meringa, MPA, MHA, MBA, BSN, RN-BC 

Linda Sarantis, MSN, RN, S.A.N.E. 

Nadine Wodwaski, DNP, MSN-ed, CNS, RN 

Nursing Practice Committee 

Chair: Katherine Dontje, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP 

Margaret Calarco, PhD, RN, NEA-BC 

Linda Dunmore, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPHQ, CPHS 

Nadia Farhat, RN, MSN, AGCNS-BC 

Marge Freundl, MSN 

Julie Powell, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC 

Molly Stapish, MSN, CMSRN 

Marnie VanDam, MSN, RN 

COVID-19 Task Force 

Chair: Suzanne Keep, PhD, RN 

Nikeyia Davis, MBA-HCM, BSN, RN, CNN 

Katherine Dontje, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP 

Bridget Leonard, DNP, MBA, RN 

Imana “Mo” Minard, RN 

Mary White, RN 

Leadership Academy Task Force 

Chair: Jeanette Klemczak, RN 

Shari Carson, BSN, RN, CDP, CDONA, FACDONA, IP-BC 

Katherine Kessler, MSN, MSA, RN 

Nancy Martin, DNP, RN 

Barbara Medvec, DNP, RN, NEA-BC 

Joshua Meringa, MPA, MHA, MBA, BSN, RN-BC 

Carole Stacy, MSN, MA, RN 

Year of the Nurse Task Force 

Chair: Carole Stacy, MSN, MA, RN 

Andrea Corrie, BSN, RN, CCRN 

MaryLee Pakieser, MSN, RN, BC-FNP


ANA-Michigan Members Serving on State of Michigan’s 

Workgroups to Develop New Implicit Bias Licensure 

Requirements and Training 

The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated, with 

brutal proof, the persistence of racial disparities in 

our society. As of July 5, 2020, Black Michiganders 

represented 14% of the state population, but over 

35% of confirmed COVID-19 cases where the race 

of the patient was known. COVID-19 is over four 

times more prevalent among Black Michiganders 

than among white Michiganders. And Michigan 

is no outlier. According to the Centers for Disease 

Control and Prevention (CDC), “non-Hispanic 

Black persons have a [COVID-19 associated 

hospitalization] rate approximately 4.7 times that 

of non-Hispanic White persons.” Moreover, Black 

and Latino people have been nearly twice as likely 

to die from the virus as white people, according 

to CDC data. Indigenous populations have 

experienced a hospitalization rate even higher 

than that of Black Americans. 

This disparity is not limited to COVID-19. People 

of color face disparities in terms of morbidity, 

mortality and health status. Black, Hispanic and 

Indigenous Americans have higher infant mortality 

rates than white and Asian Americans. The 

premature death rate from heart disease and 

stroke is highest among Black Americans. 

Race and ethnicity are not the only 

demographic factors associated with disparity in 

health outcomes. For example, women are more 

likely to experience delayed diagnosis of heart 

disease compared to men, as well as inferior heart 

attack treatment. Sometimes, these disparities 

intersect, as in the case of childbirth, where 

the United States is one of the few countries 

experiencing a rise in the maternal mortality rate, 

and Black women are nearly four times as likely to 

die during childbirth as are white women. 

Faced with these disparities during the COVID-19 

pandemic, Michigan has led the way in identifying 

and addressing the problem. Michigan was one 

of the first states to report COVID-19 data by race 

and ethnicity. When it became clear the virus had 

devastated communities of color with particular 

force, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued 

Executive Order 2020-55, creating the Michigan 

Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities—a 

group dedicated to studying, reporting on and 

finding solutions to the disparate effects of 

COVID-19 on people of color. 

While programs like these are encouraging, 

much work remains. To be sure, the causes of 

these disparities are multiple and complex. 

Social determinants of health such as education, 

employment and environmental factors—all of 

which correlate with race and ethnicity—are part 

of the explanation. Research also shows that 

disparities result in part because of differences 

in the delivery of medical services to people 

of different races. The National Healthcare 

Disparities Report concluded that white patients 

received care of a higher quality than did Black, 

Hispanic, Indigenous and Asian Americans. People 

of color face more barriers to accessing health 

care than do white people and are generally less 

satisfied with their interactions with health care 

providers. 

These disparities can arise even when not 

intended because of the prevalence of what is 

sometimes called implicit bias: thoughts and 

feelings that, by definition, often exist outside of 

conscious awareness, and therefore are difficult to 

control. But they can shape behavior, including the 

behavior of health care professionals. One way to 

reduce disparities in health outcomes, therefore, 

is to seek to eliminate the unconscious biases, 

misconceptions and stereotypes that can lead to 

disparities in how health care is provided. 

Michigan’s front-line health-care workers 

have been its greatest heroes in the fight against 

COVID-19. Without their selfless and courageous 

service, many more lives would be lost and 

disrupted due to this pandemic. Nevertheless, 

we—all of us—need to do better, and training 

health-care workers how to recognize and 

mitigate implicit bias will only help these workers 

carry out their mission of providing the best 

health care to all they serve. 

For this reason, and on the recommendation 

of the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on 

Racial Disparities, the Department of Licensing 

and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has convened 

an Implicit Bias Stakeholders Workgroup and 

Subgroups to establish new rules requiring all 

health care professionals, including nurses, to 

receive training on implicit bias and the way it 

affects delivery of health care services. This type 

of training has value for all Michiganders in every 

profession and walk-of-life and is fully supported 

by ANA-Michigan. 

We are honored and grateful to have the 

following dedicated and passionate ANA- 

Michigan leaders serving on the LARA Implicit Bias 

Stakeholders Workgroup and Subgroups:


Acing an Interview: Lessons Learned & Tips for Success from 

20+ Years of Nursing Management Experience 

1) What is the proper way to 

dress for an interview? 

Ladies wear a nice dress 

or dress shirt, dress pants, 

or skirt with no/short slit; 

ensure the items are not 

low cut, more than an 

inch above the knee or 

excessively tight. You want 

to avoid multiple piercings, 

especially in the facial 

area and brightly colored 

Bridget A. 

Leonard, DNP, 

MBA, RN 

hair. Wear a closed toe, low heel if possible as a 

walking tour may be part of the interview. Avoid 

excessive earrings, bracelets and perfume. 

2) What’s the best way to prepare for an interview? 

Read the job description, ensure that you 

either meet the qualifications or the business 

will provide the training during orientation. 

Have a friend/family member ask you interview 

questions, become comfortable with only 

answering the question being asked. Research 

the company and take notes on some important 

facts. Review the mission and vision of the 

company. Do they align with your skills, ethics, 

and beliefs? If so, prepare an answer so you 

can share the ways you align with their mission 

specifically. 

What should you definitely know about yourself? 

You must know your strengths, opportunities for 

improvement, motivation level, ability to work 

on a team, ability to lead initiatives and think 

outside the box. Most importantly, know your 

self-worth. What do you bring to a team? 

3) What are some things to say that could set you 

apart from every other interviewee? 

a) Why should I consider working for this 

company, what do you offer that I can’t get 

from your biggest competitor? 

b) I love learning, growing and conquering 

challenges. Is that a possibility working here? 

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c) Are there opportunities for advancement? 

d) What makes you keep coming back every 

day? 

e) May I give you a hard copy of my resume? 

4) What is a complete turnoff for most 

interviewers? Name some do’s and don’ts. 

a) Don’t be late. 

b) Don’t be more than ½ hour early. 

c) Don’t be improperly dressed. 

d) Don’t wear strong perfume. 

e) Don’t be too comfortable, speaking as if 

you’ve known each other for years. 

f) Don’t ask about pay. 

g) Don’t speak bad about a previous employer 

or co-workers. 

h) Don’t drop names. 

i) Do answer only the question being asked. 

j) Do not use your phone or have the ringer on. 

k) Do not bring friends, kids or family to the 

interview. 

l) Don’t chew gum. 

5) What’s the best way to handle a group of 

interviewers vs. a single interviewer? 

Take notes with either single or groups of 

interviewers. A single interviewer wants 

constant eye contact, wants only the question 

being asked answered, wants you to clarify 

questions if needed and thanks them at the 

end of the interview. When with a group of 

interviewers maintain eye contact, appear 

confident, repeat the question or ask that the 

question is repeated. Try to ask each interviewer 

a follow-up question, thank everyone at the end 

of the interview. 

6) How important is it to do your research on the 

company you are trying to get hired by? 

Very important. Take time to do some research. 

Speak about some of the company facts, it 

shows you are interested and have taken extra 

steps to assess the company’s needs. 

What about researching yourself? 

You must do a self-analysis and be truthful about 

your strengths, weaknesses and opportunities 

for to do better. 

7) How should you handle advising the interviewer 

about your criminal record or missed time on an 

application? 

I wouldn’t freely disclose my criminal record 

unless asked, yet if it is asked on the application 

be truthful as this can be a reason for 

termination if information is falsified on the 

application. Missed time on an application can 

be explained by stating you were caring for the 

kids, looking for a different career path or taking 

classes for growth. 

8) Is it appropriate to ask the interviewer 

questions? When is the right time to ask about 

money? 

Definitely ask questions as this shows interest, 

in fact, come to the interview with at least 3 

questions in mind. The right time to ask about 

money is when the job offer is being made, you 

can inform them you need 24 hours to consider 

the offer and you may counter their offer if you 

feel that the pay is too low (they don’t have to 

increase pay, but it usually warrants further 

discussion on their end especially if they really 

want you to come to the company). 

9) How important is it to remove negative or 

derogatory things from your social media 

accounts before the interview? 

This is critical, in todays social media some 

employers are visiting your pages to assess 

your character even before they contact you 

for an interview. When beginning a job search 

immediately remove any derogatory statements 

and inappropriate pictures. 

10) Does an interviewer have the right to your social 

media pages? 

Yes, they have a right as this is public information 

you’ve shared. As business owners they want to 

protect the integrity of the company. 

If not, how should you handle it if they ask you for 

the link information? 

If they ask for your link information, feel free to 

ask them is it mandatory for employment and 

how will the information be used. 

11) How important is it to have some personal goals 

in mind in case you are asked about it? 

Very important, it allows the interviewer to see 

you have potential and the desire to do more 

inside and outside of the company. 

12) How should you handle the tough questions 

when you have to think on the spot, especially if 

you don’t have an answer? 

Ask that the question be repeated. Try to break 

up the question in chunks, if you can’t think of an 

answer immediately ask the interviewer can you 

come back to that question. 

13) Give examples of good body language and bad 

body language on an interview. 

Good: Sitting up straight, maintaining eye 

contact, limiting talking with hands, firm 

handshake, unfolded arms, relaxed facial 

expression, smile, and lean in slightly to show 

you are engaged. 

Bad: Poor or aggressive eye contact, slouching 

in seat, fidgeting with nails/clothes, excessive 

laughing, rolling eyes, limp handshake, looking 

bored or disinterested, playing with hair, not 

smiling. 

14) How important is eye contact? 

Very important, good eye contact implies trust, 

interest, and engagement. 

15) Is it ever okay to follow up with the company 

before they contact you? 

Yes, preferably send a thank you letter via email 

instead of a phone call (ask for interviewer’s 

business card before you leave so you can have 

access to their email) after the interview. 

16) Is it appropriate to give a copy of your resume 

and cover letter to the interviewer? 

Yes, a hard copy shows interest and 

professionalism especially printed on highquality 

paper. This simple act helps to separate 

you from the rest of the applicants. 

17) What is your information if people wanted to 

contact you? 

Email: info@bridgetleonard.com 

Website: www.bridgetleonard.com 

Facebook: Dr Bridget Leonard DNP 

Instagram: IamBridgetLeonard


Nurses Educational Funds (NEF) 

Scholarship Application Process Begins on 

October 1, 2020 

Advancing Your Idea & 

Creating a Successful 

Side-Hustle (Two-Part 

Virtual Workshop) 

Date & Time: 

• Part 1 of 2: December 3, 2020 from 

12 noon to 1:30 PM ET 

• Part 2 of 2: December 10, 2020 from 

12 noon to 1:30 PM ET 

Expert Nurse Innovators: 

• Dr. Bonnie Clipper, DNP, MA, MBA, CENP, 

FACHE 

• Claudia Perez, MHI, BSN, RN 

Overview: 

This truly innovative two-part workshop 

will help nurses learn how to build a business 

plan for their idea for a product or service, 

incorporate design thinking, develop a 

marketing strategy and identify funding. 

Outcomes: 

• Define innovation, invention and 

improvement 

• Advance your Innovator’s mindset 

• Design thinking as framework 

• Creating a business and a plan to run it 

• Development of product/service pitch 

• Identifying metrics for success 

Continuing Education: 

Up to 3 nurse contact hours will be 

provided. 

Oklahoma Nurses Association is approved as 

a provider of nursing continuing professional 

development by the Midwest Multistate 

Division, an accredited approver by the American 

Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on 

Accreditation. 

Registration: 

Registration will be limited to the first 40 

nurse registrants so be sure to register now to 

secure your place! 

The cost for participation in this 2-part 

virtual workshop is $119 for ANA-Michigan 

members. Non-members can register and 

participate at the rate of $159. 

Full participation in both Parts 1 & 2 is 

recommended; these parts cannot be sold 

individually. 

To register now or for more information, 

visit www.ANA-Michigan.org. 

October 1, 2020 Nurses Educational Funds opens 

its online application process for professional 

nurses in master’s or doctoral nursing programs. 

NEF is the largest professionally endorsed source 

of scholarships for advanced nursing study in the 

US. 

The need for nurse leaders is critical. NEFfunded 

scholars have become outstanding faculty 

and deans of schools of nursing, renowned 

researchers and experts in healthcare delivery, 

administration and policy – all leading change 

in every arena across the country and globally. 

Funding scholarships for graduate nursing 

education is an ongoing and challenging process 

that has been the key focus of NEF’s volunteer 

board of directors. 

If you are seeking to elevate your career by 

returning to school for a master’s or doctoral 

degree and seek financial assistance, our annual 

completely online application process at www.ne-f.org 

opens on October 1 each year and closes on 

February 1 of the following year. A description of 

the requirements for NEF Scholarship application 

follow: 

About the Scholarships: 

• Scholarships are based on academic 

performance, a personal essay, reference 

letters and validated study already in 

progress in graduate programs throughout 

the United States. 

• Scholarships are provided directly to students 

for their use in supporting their studies. 

• Since 1912 over 1,300 professional nurses have 

received a Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. 

Scholarship. 

• Each student’s application is reviewed and 

scored by two separate nurse reviewers from 

NEF Board of Directors who do not consult 

with each other regarding their reviews. 

The review scores are then tabulated by 

the Criteria and Eligibility Committee nurse 

members, for the final scholarship application 

determination. 

About the criteria: 

• GREs are not required as part of the 

application process. 

• Student applicants must be licensed 

registered nurses in the United States with 

a bachelor of science in nursing degree (or 

the equivalent accredited nursing program 

requirement). 

• References are required from the student’s 

academic, employment and professional 

colleagues. 

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• Scholarship awards are given to students in 

nursing research, clinical practice, education 

and administration. 

Nurse Philanthropy: 

Since 1912, Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. has 

depended solely on donations to advance our 

only mission, to promote leadership through 

scholarship support for professional nurses 

seeking masters and doctoral degrees in nursing 

education, practice, research and administration. 

You can read about our work on our website: 

www.n-e-f.org. Charitable contributions to NEF 

are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. 

As professionals, we can also be philanthropists, 

while helping others understand the need for 

philanthropy. Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. 

will only continue to be a successful graduate 

nursing scholarship provider if we can mobilize a 

give- back spirit among our colleagues. Individual 

nurses can give as part of their legacy. Nurses are 

essential to their communities and health care 

but need to help their communities understand 

their vital health care delivery contributions. It 

is imperative that NEF continue to expand the 

number of graduate nursing scholarships if we are 

to facilitate and sustain nursing faculties, nurse 

researchers and nursing leaders. With a give-back 

spirit nurses can greatly contribute to graduate 

nursing scholarship support. 

For further information about Nurses 

Educational Funds, Inc., please see our web site at: 

www.n-e-f.org or contact our Executive Director, 

Jerelyn Weiss, at: jweiss@n-e-f.org, (917) 524-8051, 

Nurses Educational Funds, Inc., 137 Montague 

Street, Ste. 144, Brooklyn, NY 11201. 

Resources: 

Jerelyn Weiss, Executive Director 

Bowar-Ferres, S., Fitzpatrick, M.L., McClure, M.L. (2014, 

October). One hundred years and still counting, 

The story of NEF: yesterday, today, and tomorrow. 

Nursing Administration Quarterly, 38, (4) 303-310. 

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New Standards of Nursing: Continuing Education and You 

Mary Zugcic, RN, ACNS-BC 

ANA-Michigan Education Committee Nurse Planner/ 

Content Expert 

Living with the Coronavirus has complicated 

our lives and made things more difficult including 

engaging in continuing education. Even though 

finding educational opportunities is more 

challenging the need to do so has been made even 

greater by the pandemic. In person, educational 

offerings are not an option for nurses in most 

cases and going online for yet another meeting 

is not appealing to most of us. Online learning, 

unless done creatively, denies the participant 

the opportunity to network and interact with 

colleagues. Yet having accurate and current 

information regarding the COVID-19 to guide our 

practice is essential to providing the best possible 

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Continuing education is required to maintain 

your nursing license. The Michigan Public Health 

Code and board administrative rules require 

the completion of at least 25 hours of approved 

continuing education contact hours every 2 years 

prior to license renewal. This requirement is for all 

nurses wishing to renew their license even if they 

are retired or not employed. There is a specific 

requirement for at least two hours related to 

pain and symptom management. Additionally, 

completion of education on human trafficking 

was also required. At this time, LARA is working to 

finalize the new continuing education requirement 

of Implicit Bias training. Be sure your contact hours 

are approved by an accredited provider. Refer to 

the LARA website for details. It is important to 

retain records of your continuing education since 

the state does periodically audit individuals and 

request proof of continuing education. 

Many nurses have taken the initiative to 

acquire and maintain certification for their area of 

specialization. Certifications granted by various 

professional nursing organizations (e.g. ANCC, 

ACCN, INS) usually required continuing education 

to renew certifications. Requirements vary widely 

but are usually in addition to the state continuing 

education requirements. 

The ANA Standards of Professional Practice 

require nurses to participate in ongoing learning 

and educational activities. Research shows that 

continuing education improves patient outcomes. 

The dissemination of research and best practice 

provides nurses with knowledge and skills needed 

to improve practice and provide a higher level 

of care. Translating best practice information to 

actual patient care is an arduous task that begins 

with education. As professionals we have the 

responsibility to participate in lifelong learning and 

strive to improve our practice. 

There is a wide variety of continued educational 

programs that meet the approval guidelines 

for licensure and certification. Before you make 

your choices for continuing education take the 

time to do an inventory of areas you may need to 

improve on or get an update. Are you competent 

in providing culturally competent care for all your 

patients? Do you have the knowledge and skill to 

meet the needs of the whole patient - physical, 

social, emotional? As nurses, we are often asked 

to provide health advice for conditions outside 

their area of practice. Are you current with what is 

happening outside your comfort zone? Sometimes 

it is easier to look for programs that reinforce what 

we already know. Now might be a good time to get 

out of your box and explore different knowledge 

pools. 

Where to find quality programs? We will need 

to be patient and wait for the return of most face 

to face programs and bring our own coffee to the 

zoom meetings. There are many online programs 

available through ANA-Michgan, ANA, professional 

nursing organizations and health care institutions. 

There are some offerings by other professional 

groups (e.g. SW) that provide nursing continuing 

education credits. Be sure to share your best finds 

with your colleagues and be sure to visit the ANA- 

Michigan website routinely at www.ana-michigan. 

org. 

For the time being, online learning is often the 

easiest choice for continuing education. Keep in 

mind some of the benefits of online learning – you 

can wear your bunny slippers, you don’t need to 

fight traffic to get there, parking is free and there 

will not be a person sitting next to you that insists 

on using their cell phone.


Your Input is 

Needed! 

Survey Assessing 

Michigan Nurses’ 

Experience with 

Electronic Health 

Records 

Documentation burden contributes to 

burnout and workplace dissatisfaction. Nurses 

know best what the challenges are and what 

needs to be improved. If you use electronic 

health records in your nursing practice, we 

need your input! 

ANA-Michigan is collaborating with the 

Michigan Organization of Nurse Leaders 

(MONL) on a research study that evaluates 

nurses’ perspectives related to the usability 

and usefulness of clinical information systems 

used in patient care delivery. Your feedback 

on the survey will help researchers, clinicians 

and policymakers better understand nurses’ 

documentation burden and will inform 

potential policies to reduce burnout and 

improve care delivery. This study is part of a 

larger collaboration with the Texas Nurses 

Association, and the Texas Organization for 

Nursing Leadership that will allow for a stateto-state 

comparison of data. Survey responses 

are voluntary and confidential. 

The survey will take 10-15 minutes 

to complete and may be taken at your 

convenience via the Internet. Survey 

participation is voluntary, responses are 

confidential, and results will be reported 

as aggregated data. When the analysis is 

complete, you can review the results in a 

report posted on the ANA-Michigan or MONL 

website. 

If you use an electronic health record in 

your practice, no matter what setting you 

work in, please take this survey today to 

make your voice heard. Please also encourage 

your Michigan nurse colleagues to complete 

the survey. We need nurses from all practice 

settings and clinical roles to share their 

perspectives. 

The survey is available at: https://nursing. 

ttuhsc.edu/surveys/ehr-michigan/ or from 

the links available on the ANA-Michigan and 

MONL websites. Thank you for sharing your 

valuable insights!

Future of Nursing in Michigan - December 2020

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