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Page 2 • New Hampshire Nursing News March, April, May 2021 Guidelines for Submissions to NH Nursing News NH Nursing News (NHNN) is the official publication of the NH Nurses’ Association (NHNA), published quarterly – and available in PDF format at our website: www.nhnurses.org. Views expressed are solely those of the guest authors or persons quoted and do not necessarily reflect NHNA views or those of the publisher, Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. NHNA welcomes submission of nursing and health related news items, original articles, research abstracts, and other pertinent contributions. We encourage short summaries and brief abstracts as well as lengthier reports and original works. An “article for reprint” may be considered if accompanied by written permission from the author or publisher. Authors do not need to be NHNA members.* Manuscript Format and Submission: Articles should be submitted as double spaced WORD documents (.doc format vs. .docx, please) in 12 pt. font without embedded photos. Photos should be attached separately in JPG format and include captions. Submissions should include the article’s title plus author’s name, credentials, organization / employer represented, and contact information. Authors should state any potential conflict of interest and identify any applicable commercial affiliation. Email as attachments to office@ Super Nurses continued from page 1 Patriots Plane decked out for healthcare. Dawn Chapman, R.N., works in Concord Hospital’s 5 North — the respiratory unit. Her floor is an ICU “stepdown” unit for ventilated patients. Chapman works 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., so she was sound asleep when the call came about the Super Bowl. Her son banged on the bedroom door and said she had to come downstairs right away. “It’s an emergency,” he told her. “Dad needs you downstairs.” “Now I’m ready to kill my husband,” nhnurses.org with NN Submission in the subject line. Publication Selection and Rights: Articles will be selected for publication based on the topic of interest, adherence to publication deadlines, quality of writing and peer review. *When there is space for one article and two of equal interest are under review, preference will be given to NHNA members. NHNA reserves the right to edit articles to meet style and space limitations. Publication and reprint rights are also reserved by NHNA. Feel free to call us any additional questions at 877-810-5972. Advertising: Product, program, promotional or service announcements are usually considered advertisements vs. news. To place an ad, contact: Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. Email sales@aldpub.com or call 800-626-4081. Ad sales fund publication and mailing of NH Nursing News and are not paid to NHNA. she laughed. “I come down and my husband’s on his cellphone with this smirk on his face.” It was the hospital vice president, telling her in a “DJ voice” that she had been chosen to go to the Super Bowl. Jenna Osborn, the ICU nurse at Catholic Medical Center, said before the pandemic, most of her patients were recovering from surgery at the heart institute. But once it hit, their unit became a COVID ICU. Osborn was chosen for the Super Bowl seat because she had logged the most hours caring for COVID-19 patients in the ICU since the pandemic began. The nurses were transported to Gillette Stadium and spent the night at a Patriot Place hotel in Foxborough, Mass. The morning of the game they boarded the Patriots plane at Boston’s Logan Airport. It was from the very same hangar that received the plane filled with 1.2 million respirator masks on April 2, 2020. Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft greeted them upon arrival at Tampa International Airport. Once in Tampa, they attended the NFL TikTok Tailgate concert, followed by the Super Bowl. They returned to Boston on the Patriots team plane after the game, arriving back at Gillette Stadium. Included in the package was a $100.00 VISA gift card for expenses. New Hampshire NURSING NEWS Vol. 45 No. 2 Official publication of the New Hampshire Nurses’ Association (NHNA), a constituent member of the American Nurses Association. Published quarterly every March, June, September and December. Library subscription rate is $30. ISSN 0029-6538 Editorial Offices New Hampshire Nurses Association, 25 Hall St., Unit 1E, Concord, NH 03301. Ph (877) 810-5972, E-mail office@NHNurses.org Editor: Susan Fetzer, PhD, RN NHNA Staff Pamela P. 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Rejection of an advertisement does not imply a product offered for advertising is without merit, or that the manufacturer lacks integrity, or that this association disapproves of the product or its use. NHNA and the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. shall not be held liable for any consequences resulting from purchase or use of an advertiser’s product. Articles appearing in this publication express the opinions of the authors; they do not necessarily reflect views of the staff, board, or membership of NHNA or those of the national or local associations. VISION STATEMENT Empower New Hampshire nurses as leaders in advancing the profession of nursing and the health of New Hampshire. MISSION STATEMENT NHNA, as a constituent member of the American Nurses Association, exists to promote the practice, development and well being of NH nurses through education, empowerment and healthcare advocacy. Adopted 10-20-2010. NursingALD.com can point you right to that perfect NURSING JOB! 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March, April, May 2021 New Hampshire Nursing News • Page 3 REFLECTIONS FROM THE ED In the December 2020 edition of Nursing News I wrote about One Word: “mindfulness.” Mindfulness was the word that I used to guide me through last year. The idea of One Word is like setting a New Year’s resolution except it is something that, unlike a resolution, you can accomplish. One Word gives you focus, a word you select New Year’s Day and use it to set your intentions every day throughout the year. Last year’s word, “mindfulness” was much more introspective than the word I chose for this year which is, “gratitude.” Gratitude is a more expressive word and more appropriate for 2021. The idea of One Word is that you select your word and reflect on ways that you can live that word and share the word with others. Pamela P. DiNapoli In 2021 it is important that we show gratitude. Gratitude for family and friends, many of whom we have not seen in almost a year. Gratitude for our colleagues and the great profession to which we all belong. Gratitude for vaccines, masks and handwashing. And gratitude for the comfort that most of us enjoy in our lives. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE No good deed goes unpunished! On Ground Hog day during the hearing of HB349, Representative Linda Tanner, a former educator and long-time supporter of nursing gave testimony in opposition to the bill because it would repeal the requirement for school nurses to be eligible for school nurse certification. This was the third year in a row that a similar bill was proposed. The New Hampshire Nurses Association once again is opposed to the bill and members were present during the hearing to share their opinion as to why. Those speaking in opposition to the bill were trying to make the point that because of the nature of the role of the school nurse it is not recommended for new graduates. Carlene Ferrier The role requires an ability to work independently, with many competing demands, for a vulnerable and at times large population. Unlike a nurse who enters a new graduate program to fully achieve competence post-graduation, school nurses do not have this resource. Sadly, non-nurses jumped into the conversation rekindling the ADN vs BSN education conversation. This created a firestorm on social media, diverting the conversation, and resorting to name calling. This unfortunately was not the intent of the testimony and it missed the point. It is easy to show gratitude for our fortunes, it is more difficult but very important to show gratitude for those who do not enjoy as many fortunes. At the start of the pandemic, it seemed everyone wanted to show gratitude to nurses through food, now there are very few stories about food being donated to front line workers. At times nurses said “Don’t give us food give us PPE.” Now with what appears to be a sufficient supply chain of PPE, we still need to show our gratitude for nurses who are wearing surgical masks over N95’s twelve hours or more a day. Show gratitude to other essential workers by wearing masks when we are not able to socially distance. I find myself always thanking the greeter at Hannaford’s. Grateful that one of the few places where I can go is the grocery store to buy food. Grateful that unlike many others I am not experiencing food insecurity. Food is a simple way that we can show gratitude; many more people in NH are experiencing food insecurity. Donating to food pantries shows gratitude. The restaurant industry is suffering, show gratitude by supporting their takeout business or even their limited indoor seating. And yes, even continue to buy food for those nurses who still bear the burden of the ongoing pandemic. Several articles in this issue of Nursing News are related to advocacy and the important role that nurses can play in the legislative process. We live in a democracy and can use our voices to improve the health and well-being of the citizens of NH. We show our gratitude for this privilege by using our voices individually and collectively. It may seem more difficult than the act of buying and sharing food, but this year it is very easy to be involved in the legislative process. If you have reliable internet, it is easy as jumping on a ZOOM call. The legislative schedule is posted daily on the NH General Court website (http:// www.gencourt.state.nh.us/) and the links to all the hearings can be found there. If you have ever wanted to know what it was like to attend a legislative hearing, be grateful that you can take advantage of this convenience. The legislative process does not end after the legislative hearings are over. The process continues throughout the year, just like One Word. We do not have the fortunes and comforts, like reliable internet service, that we have without advocacy. The mission of the NH Nurses Association is to “to promote nursing practice and the wellbeing of New Hampshire nurses by providing professional development, fostering nurse innovation and leading in health advocacy to enhance the health of the people in New Hampshire.” We can show gratitude as members of this great profession by becoming active and involved members of NHNA. While 2020 was a more introspective year, make 2021 an expressive year. Reflect on ways that you can show gratitude in your daily life and work. If you are struggling then seek out gratitude, there is likely someone waiting to share. The pandemic has certainly raised awareness of the nursing shortage in the state and the importance of getting all nurses no matter their level of education or experience into the appropriate role based on education and experience. In NH even our retired nurses have played a very important part in trying to keep our long-term care population safe. We know first-hand the importance of including all nurses in the solution. Let’s not continue the age-old argument about what level of education is best and instead support our colleagues and teammates to function at the top of their license and start and finish their education and training as it is comfortable for them. Civility and respect are what is needed. This situation was characterized as a teachable moment. The lesson here is that nurses should be the subject matter experts and we should be steering the conversation. Nurses and our nurse educators know best what skillset is needed and where specialized education or training is needed. Now more than ever, your voice is needed to educate the public about what nurses do. A nurse is a nurse is no longer the case. We are honored to be chosen as the most trusted profession for the 19th year in a row. The reason for this honor is our interest is the patient and not the bottom line. Please join NHNA in our effort to ensure nurses are the voice of nursing! We will find just the right fit for your talents! Question: BON: Question: Can LNA perform COVID testing? It is within the scope of LNA practice to perform COVID testing. Can endocrinologist require school nurses to follow continuous glucose monitoring from an iPad? News BON: Question: BON: The result of a test is the responsibility and interpretation of the provider. The BON suggested the nurse contact the School Nurse Association for further guidance. Can an LNA perform ear irrigation? LNAs can perform ear irrigation when the LNA has received training and is working under a provider.
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