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Page 22 • New Hampshire Nursing News December 2020, January, February 2021 Hospital Launches LNA Course The Board of Nursing approved the application of Portsmouth Regional Hospital to offer a Nursing Assistant (LNA) course leading to licensure starting in January 2021. The course consists of seven weeks of classes using the American Red Cross curriculum. Each seven-week course is open to eight students. The hybrid program includes online modules combined with hands-on skill labs at Portsmouth Regional Hospital’s Graduate Medical Education Center. The instructors, registered nurses at the Hospital, will help to prepare the students to take the licensing exam at the end of the course. The course is free and students will earn $13 per hour for their classes. After they finish the course and obtain their license, the new LNAs will be paid $15 per hour. Students will be required to sign a one-year commitment to work at the hospital. The course was created, in part, to help address the critical need for LNAs on the Seacoast and across the region. There are 28 educational programs offering LNA education in New Hampshire. Night Nurses Needed for Study MANAGEMENT MINUTE A waitress refills your ice tea without being asked. You can say “Thank you”, which is a form of gratitude. Or you can say: “You are observant, you knew exactly what I was going to ask for, thank you” which is praise. Gratitude is good. Praise is better. Gratitude acknowledges benefit. But praise is more personal. Praise connects people with achievements. Praise acknowledges talents, virtues, strengths, and achievements in a personal way. A manager that offers praise, makes people believe their work matters, and most importantly, THEY matter. Praise encourages continued effort, achievement, and excellence. Gratitude reminds us of a past event, while praise provides focus for future effort. Poor managers don’t constantly yell and criticize, they simply don’t notice people at all. Successful leaders focus on the external, more on others than themselves. Praise shows you care. It has also been shown to lower anxiety and help people believe in themselves. Praise must be sincere and accurate. It cannot be a cookie cutter compliment. Be specific and immediate. One nurse leader keeps a supply of thank you notes on her desk. Or use an email of a few sentences. Either are worth more than a $50.00 gas card! The Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is conducting a remote research study to see if sleeping at specific times after a night shift will improve sleep duration and quality; overall mood, fatigue and wellbeing; as well as on-shift performance in shift workers. You will not have to visit our research lab; all study procedures will be carried out remotely. We are reaching out to healthcare professionals listed on the New Hampshire Nurses Association because we believe you may be eligible to participate in our study. We are looking for healthcare workers 50-65 years old working regular 8-hour night shifts to participate in a 2-week research study. You will first complete a general shiftwork questionnaire online, for which you will receive a $15 gift card, and if eligible, take part in the remote intervention. The survey asks questions about your work hours, sleep time, free time, and health. This will take about 20-25 minutes to complete. The intervention will test whether adopting a specific sleep schedule between night shifts will improve sleep quality and night shift alertness. During the first week, you will follow your normal sleep schedule after three consecutive 8-hr night shifts. During the second week, you may be assigned to a particular sleep time or duration. Payment upon completion of all study procedures is up to $500. If you would like more information about the study, please contact us by phone or email at 617-525-8904, or nightwork@research.bwh.harvard.edu, or check out our website at https://nightwork.partners.org/about. Furthermore, if you know a coworker or colleague who might be eligible and interested in this study, feel free to share the study brochure with them. Mark Twain famously said, “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” Answers to NCLEX Reconsidered from page 19 1. B-D-E 2. C 3. C 4. D 5. D To access electronic copies of New Hampshire Nursing News, please visit http://www.nursingALD.com/publications Administrator In its July 2020 meeting the Board of Nursing discussed the requirement of a nursing degree for the qualifications of the Board Administrator. A report on the status of the executive director qualifications required by other states was to be prepared. Currently, Ashley Czechowicz, Administrator of the Board of Mental Health Practice is serving as Interim Administrator of the Board of Nursing, replacing the Bonnie Crumley-Aybar who resigned in May, 2020. News Clinical Hours Rivier University was approved by the Board of Nursing to substitute simulation experiences for 100% of the clinical nursing experience required for its LPN/RN program. Scope of Practice Question: Can an RN use Tonopen to check patients’ pressure? The Tonopen is a device the size of a marker which briefly touches the cornea to measure intraocular pressure and does not require anesthetic eye drops. Answer: The Board of Nursing ruled that tonometry using a Tonopen is within the scope of practice of an RN or LPN, provided that the nurse has received training and has facility policies in place. Appointment Bette Ann Bogdan PhD, RN-BC, PHN has been appointed Chairperson of the Board of Nursing Practice and Education Committee. Licensing by the Numbers According to the Annual Report of the Office of Professional Licensure the Board of Nursing issued 8,546 licenses in FY 2020 and renewed 17,923 licenses. In all, the Board reported 61,896 licensees which includes RNs, LPNs, Nursing Assistants and advanced practice nurses. The Board of Nursing is the largest professional licensing Board in the state, with the Board of Medicine issuing 10,883 licenses and the Board of Pharmacy issuing 14,316 licenses in 2020. In 2020 the Board of Nursing received 310 complaints of professional misconduct compared to the Board of Medicine’s 223 complaints.
December 2020, January, February 2021 New Hampshire Nursing News • Page 23 IN MEMORY OF OUR COLLEAGUES The New Hampshire Nurses Association honors the memory of and acknowledges the work of deceased nurses who have graduated from New Hampshire nursing schools or who have actively practiced in New Hampshire during their career. Sharing the names and information about these nurses is one way we honor their contribution to the profession. Brief submissions are welcome. VA Nurse Carole Ann (Clark) Smith, 82, of Concord, passed away on August 23, 2020. A New York native, she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Syracuse University in 1960 and her Master’s in Nursing Administration in 1979 from the State University of New York. She spent her nursing career in the VA System including Manchester, where she retired as the Assistant Chief of Nursing. LPN Irene Elizabeth Irish, 89, of Epsom died August 25, 2020. After raising a family she returned to school and was a 1972 LPN graduate of the Claremont Tech (River Valley CC). She then worked as an LPN at Valley Regional Hospital until 1988 and then at Epsom Manor and various nursing homes in NH until she turned 72. Nurse and Teacher Therese (Dubreuil) Clarkson, 82, of Manchester, died August 29, 2020. She earned a teaching degree from Notre Dame College as well as a nursing degree from St. Anselm College. She taught at various Catholic schools in Manchester, spent several years a nurse, and finished her career as a science teacher at Sununu Youth Center. Regional School Nurse Joyce Edith (Brooks) Davison, 84, of Antrim, passed away August 30, 2020. She graduated from the Mary Hitchcock School of Nursing in 1956. She practiced nursing from hospital to doctor’s office, from school nurse to teacher. She is probably best remembered as the regional school nurse, traveling from school to school and then as the first school nurse for the Contoocook Valley Regional High School. After eleven years working in this capacity, Joyce transitioned to teaching. She developed new, innovative curriculum called Life Education, which included classes in Family Living and Health Occupations. School Nurse Stella May Chickering, 89, passed away on September 4, 2020. She obtained a nursing diploma in Boston and spent time as the school nurse at Chesterfield Central School but most of her career was at Maplewood Nursing Home in Westmoreland where she served her patients with empathy and a good dose of humor. OR Nurse and Educator (Helen) Irene Peters (Hurst), 97, died on September 5, 2020 in Florida. A Canadian native she graduated from the Toronto General Hospital School of Nursing in 1946, and earned a diploma in Operating Room Technique and Management in New York. She earned Bachelors, Masters, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study Degrees from the University of New Hampshire. In 1962, Irene was the Operating Room supervisor and an instructor in the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital School of Nursing. In 1966 she joined the New Hampshire State Department of Education as a consultant for the transition of health education programs from hospitals to degree-granting community colleges. From 1945 until her retirement in 1987 she worked as Vice-President for Education and Research at the N.H. Hospital Association. She served on numerous boards and advisory committees in New Hampshire and New England. Cadet Nurse Gladys Elaine (Owen) Baker, 96, passed away on September 6, 2020. A graduate of the Margaret Pillsbury Hospital in Concord she served as a nurse cadet during WWII. She was a night nurse so she could raise her family. ED Nurse Harald Reed Brown, 68, passed away on September 11, 2020. Born in Germany he enlisted in the US Air Force as a Medical Service Specialist. Upon earning his Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing at 35, he received his commission and begun work as an Emergency Room Nurse. At 44, he retired with the rank of Captain and awards including the National Defense Service Medal, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal. He practiced at Concord Hospital in the Emergency Department until his nursing retirement in 2017. Concord Hospital Grad Doris E. Beck, 81 of Webster, died on September 13, 2020 in Florida. A Concord native she graduated from the Concord Hospital School of Nursing and earned advanced degrees at St. Anselm and Rivier colleges. She taught at the nursing school and later at Concord Hospital, having a long and distinguished career there in nursing administration. Dottie worked in administration at NH Hospital before becoming the State Long Term Care Ombudsman. She retired in 2001 as director of long term care services for NH Catholic Charities. Career Cut Short Kathryn Elizabeth Trottier, 26, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 due to complications from her lifelong battle with Type 1 Diabetes. She received her LPN from the American School of Nursing in April 2020, and worked at Hackett Hill Nursing Home. Public Health Nurse Jane F. Garry, 87, of Hancock, passed away on September 18, 2020. A New York native she obtained her diploma in New York and continued her education earning a bachelor’s degree in public health nursing from the University of Michigan and master’s degree in public administration from the State University of New York. Throughout her career, Jane worked in community nursing, hospital nursing administration and education. Her career included 11 years with the New York State Department of Health, leading to her position as associate director of the Division of Epidemiology, handling programs to control chronic and infectious diseases. She continued her community nursing when she moved to New Hampshire as the administrator of the Keene Visiting Nurse Association, followed by her work as executive director of the Keene based Home Health Care & Community Services until her retirement in 1987. Elliot Nurse Alice Eileen “Chickie” Hayes, 83, died September 23, 2020. She was a graduate of the Elliot Hospital School of Nursing in 1959. Air Force Captain Pamela E. Schoetzau, 70, died October 1, 2020. She held a BA in psychology and a nursing diploma. She accepted a commission in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland and Lakenheath Air Base in England. She rose to the rank of Captain and was the recipient of the AF Training Ribbon, AF Longevity Service Ribbon and the AF Overseas Long Tour Ribbon. She continued her nursing career at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and practiced as a Neuroscience Nurse on 5 West where she was a favored mentor to many just beginning their careers. Women’s Health Nurse Kathryn Hilderbrand, 74, of Milford died on October 2, 2020. A Nashua native she graduated from high school in Japan and returning to the states, she graduated from St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing. Kathryn practiced in women’s health at Dartmouth Hitchcock in Nashua, NH for more than 20 years. School Nurse Margaret “Margie” Frost (Boyle) Fenton died on October 15, 2020 at the age of 85. A Franklin native she graduated from Colby Jr. College in 1953 and then Columbia-Presbyterian School of Nursing in 1956 with a B.S.N. She provided nursing care in several roles but is best known for the 19 years she served as School Nurse at Andover Elementary School. Concord Grad Jane Dewey Langill, 85, died October 15, 2020 in Illinois. A Concord native she graduated from the Concord Hospital School of Nursing in 1958. School Nurse Norene Susan (Holmes) Sauls, 84, passed away November 1, 2020 in South Carolina. A Manchester native, she graduated from Elliot Hospital School of Nursing in 1958 and went on to graduate from New England College in 1993. She practiced as a school nurse at the Northwood Elementary School from 1986-1996. Glencliff Home is accepting applications for Registered Nurses I-III Salary Range: $50,835.20 - $71,052.80 Licensed Practical Nurses I-II Salary Range: $45,177.60 - $57,408.00 Additional 15% Enhancement on Salary Base (Not Included) 40 hours/week – All Shifts and Part-time Available Direct Care an additional $1,040.00 Add additional 2nd shift diff. at $4,160.00 Add additional 3rd shift diff. at $7,280.00 To provide professional nursing care to residents within an assigned unit and provide and support medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and policies of the nursing department and Glencliff Home. Must possess and maintain a current license as a RN/LPN in NH. Salary and Position determined by years of experience and certifications. State of New Hampshire Benefit Package! Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription plan Single $22/ 2-Person $44/ Family $66 (Bi-Weekly) Michelle Booker, Director of Nursing 393 High Street, PO Box 76, Glencliff, NH 03238 (603) 989-5226 Michelle.D.Booker@dhhs.nh.gov Applications can be completed and benefits reviewed online at https://das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx Equal Opportunity Employer
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