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Page 2 • Arizona Nurse April, May, June 2021 Arizona Nurse Editorial Board Carol Peyton Bryant, DNP, RN, ACNP, CCRN Kim Callahan, RN Rebekah Christopher, RN Anna Hustin, MSN, RN, NE-BC Sherry Ray, EdD, MSN, RN, CHSE Melisa Salmon, MSN, RN, CCRN, MBA Alicia Shields, MSN, RN, CENP, DNP-student Melissa Zuber, BSN, RN The editorial board of the Arizona nurses is comprised of members of the Arizona Nurses Association, who review all submissions, provide expert advice on content, attract new authors, and encourage submissions. If you are interested in serving on the editorial board, please contact info@aznurse.org for more information. Chair: Rhonda Anderson, DNSc, RN, FAAN, FACHE Vice Chair: Pat Mews, MHA, RN, CNOR Secretary: Chloe Littzen, BSN, RN Scholarship Chair: Sharon Rayman, MS, RN, CCTC, CPTC Elected Trustee: Carol Stevens, PhD, RN Elected Trustee: Kimberly Behrens-Grieser Elected Trustee: Phillip Guarrera With the abundance of resources available to support healthcare workers, it can be overwhelming to find a place to start. RNconnect is here to help by providing twice-weekly messages of support for nurses from nurses, and connect our Arizona nurses to available resources for psychological and mental health first aid. Supported in part by generous donations from: • American Nurses Foundation • ANM Healthcare Education Solutions on behalf of Dr. Cole Edmonson, DNP • Anne McNamara • AzCHER • AzNA Chapters: Greater Phoenix Area, Nurse Educators, Nurse Practitioners, East Valley • Charles Schwab • Network for Good Call for Article Submission Submit your article or research for publication in AzNA’s quarterly print publication. The Arizona Nurse is distributed to over 58,000+ RNs in the state. AzNA welcomes submission of nursing and health related news items and original articles. We encourage short summaries and brief abstracts for research or scholarly contributions with an emphasis on application. To promote inclusion of submitted articles, please review the article guidelines available on the AzNA website at www.aznurse.org/Guidelines. An “article for reprint” may be considered if accompanied by written permission from the author and/or publisher as needed. Authors do not need to be AzNA members. Submission of articles constitutes agreement to allow changes made by editorial staff and publishers. See article guidelines for more information. Submit your article to info@aznurse.org. Visit nursingALD.com today! Search job listings in all 50 states, and filter by location and credentials. Browse our online database of articles and content. Find events for nursing professionals in your area. Your always-on resource for nursing jobs, research, and events. Executive Director: Dawna Cato, PhD, RN, NPD-BC Board of Directors President: Selina Bliss, PhD, RN, CNE, RN-BC Vice President: Heidi Sanborn, DNP, RN, CNE Secretary: Amanda Foster, BSN, RN Treasurer: Beth Hale, PhD, RN Government Affairs Officer: Denice Gibson, DNP, RN, CRNI, BMTCN, AOCNS Director-At-Large: Janice Bovee, MSN, CNM Director-At-Large: Robert “Bill” Adams, MSN, RN, CDCES, NHDP-BC Past President: Carol J. Stevens, PhD, RN Staff Dawna Cato, Phd, RN, NPD-BC, Chief Executive Officer Wendy Knefelkamp, Director of Operations Debby Wood, Senior Project Coordinator The Arizona Nurse (ISSN 0004-1599) is the official publication of the Arizona Foundation for the Future of Nursing (AzFFN), peer reviewed and indexed in Cumulative Index for Nursing and Allied Health Literature. Arizona Nurse Author Guidelines are available at www.aznurse.org. Call 480.831.0404 or info@aznurse.org for more information. No material in the newsletter may be reproduced without written permission from the Executive Director. Subscription price: included in AzNA membership or $30 per year. The purpose of the Arizona Nurse is to communicate with AzNA members and non-members in order to 1) advance and promote professional nursing in Arizona, 2) disseminate information and encourage input and feedback on relevant nursing issues, 3) stimulate interest and participation in AzNA and 4) share information about AzNA activities. For advertising rates and information, please contact Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc., PO Box 216, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613, (800) 626-4081, sales@aldpub.com. Responsibility for errors in advertising is limited to corrections in the next issue or refund of price of advertisement. Advertisements do not imply endorsement nor approval by the Arizona Foundation for the Future of Nursing (AzFFN) of the product advertised, the advertisers or the claims made. AzFFN shall not be held liable for any consequences resulting from the purchase or use of advertised projects. AzFFN, AzNA and Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. reserve the right to reject advertisements. Rejection of an advertisement does not imply that the offering or product for advertisement is without merit, lacks integrity, or that this association disapproves of the offering or product. The Arizona Nurses Association is a constituent member of the American Nurses Association.
April, May, June 2021 Arizona Nurse • Page 3 CEO’S MESSAGE The Importance of Professional Association Membership AzNA/AzNF Calendar of Events In 2019 the World Health Organization (WHO) deemed 2020 the year of the Nurse and Midwife. However, little did we know this year would launch our profession onto the national and global stage as nurses step up and step out to combat one of the most significant health risks the world has seen in recent history. According to the John’s Hopkins Coronavirus Dawna Cato, AzNA CEO Resource Center, 1 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have now passed 113 million globally with 2.5 million confirmed deaths, and we are not done. Nurses worldwide have worked tirelessly in both paid and voluntary positions to serve their patients, families, and communities. Now, more than ever, nurses are called upon to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals and populations. As the nation’s most trusted profession, the nurse’s critical role amidst the pandemic has not gone unnoticed. Television, radio, newsprint, social media, blogs, and more have highlighted nurses’ selfless and heroic commitment. The pandemic and subsequent global recognition of nurses prompted the American Nurses Association (ANA), WHO, and international colleagues to extend the Year of the Nurse and Midwife into 2021. Due to the global elevation of the value of professional nursing, nurses in Arizona and across the nation are recognizing the importance of professional nursing associations. As nurses expand their professional growth and sphere of influence, they are embracing the benefits of membership in both the ANA and Constituent State Nurses Associations (C/SNA’s). The Arizona Nurses Association (AzNA) has provided a critical link to establishing, growing, and maintaining professional growth. AzNA’s current member count is the highest in recorded history, with over 3700 members to date. In addition, nurses are keeping membership year over year, with a retention rate this year of 76%. AzNA members consistently report that membership benefits such as networking, professional growth through Continuing Nursing Education (CNE), certification, publications, and serving in leadership roles have been critical to their success. As I talk with nurses across our great state, they always start by saying, “If it weren’t for AzNA, I would not...” This sentence typically ends with them describing their professional journey and succeeding in formal or informal leadership roles. As the voice of nursing, AzNA advocates for a healthy work environment, practicing to the full extent of your education and licensure, adequate funding for educational programs, and payment structures that accurately reflect the value of nursing. AzNA works in full partnership with the Arizona State Board of Nursing to regulate the practice of nursing. The mission of AzNA is “Advancing the Nursing Profession and Promoting a Healthy Arizona.” We accomplish this mission by providing services to our members that promote, elevate, and influence professional growth. Yearly events include RN Advocacy Day, the Nurse Practitioner Symposium, Annual Membership Meeting, Annual Renewal Retreat for Nurses, AzNA Convention, and many more hosted by individual and collective chapters across the state, with additional national programs hosted by ANA. The Arizona Foundation for the Future of Nursing (AzFFN) provides scholarships, works with national leaders on workforce sustainability, and promotes and develops leadership skills. We have something for everyone. Do you want to get involved with public policy? Join the Public Policy Committee or run for the office of Government Affairs. Do you want to design, implement, and/or evaluate CNE? Become a Nurse Peer Reviewer or run for a chapter position that oversees CNE. Want to get published? Submit an article for publication in Arizona Nurse. Want to expand your leadership capability? Run for office at the chapter or state level of AzNA, then proceed to national levels with ANA. Need to expand your professional network? Join your local chapter or specialty chapter, such as the Nurse Practitioner Council, Emerging Professionals, or Nurse Educator Special Interest Group. ANA also has communities for social networking across the nation. Do you want to obtain a specialty certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)? We can help with the Success Pays and Sasmor scholarship programs. The membership base of AzNA provides the credibility and influence for us to continue the critical role and responsibility of showcasing and raising awareness of professional nursing issues. Although our membership is strong, we can do better. Now is the time to join your professional association to remain relevant, elevate your skillset, and let your voice and passion be heard. Now is the time to step up and step out to define your professional trajectory. Please take time to scan our website for additional membership benefits. Dawna L. Cato PhD., RN, NPD-BC 1 Home – Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center (jhu.edu) Saturday, July 24, 2021 33rd Annual Southwestern Regional Nurse Practitioner Symposium Location: Virtual Event Friday & Saturday, October 1-2, 2021 AzNA Membership Meeting and Annual Convention Location: Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, Chandler Registration and event information can be found at www.aznurse.org/events In Memory of... Carol Delafontaine, RN, AzNA member, past president Rio Colorado AzNA Chapter 7, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 as a consequence of COVID-19. Congratulations AzNA extends congratulations to the following CNO’s and their teams for Magnet Redesignation: • Tamara Frost, CNO at Banner Estrella Medical Center, Phoenix • Kathy Walker, CNO at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, Phoenix Now hiring for Full time Clinical Nursing Faculty Scheduled to start August 2021 Apply online here: https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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