North Dakota Nurse - April 2021

More documents

Recommendations

Info

Page 2 The North Dakota Nurse April, May, June 2021 Bismarck Tribune Nurses, the Heart of Health Care We are excited that our own association president, Tessa Johnson, was nominated for the Bismarck Tribune - “Nurses, the Heart of Health Care”! Ten nurses will be selected, and we will again be a part of the luncheon taking place on May 12 in Bismarck. NDNA memberships will be given away to two of the honorees, drawn at the event. Watch for the special section in honor of National Nurses Week on Saturday May 8! Welcome New Members Brandon Anders Fargo Kimberly Bearsheart Bismarck Stacie Bondy Williston Kayla Brown Fargo Victoria Dassinger Richardton Ashley Demakis Minot Sarah Domier West Fargo Melissa Fettig Burlington Amy Fiala Grand Forks Cassidy Freeman Turtle Lake Blessing George Minot Colette Greek Grand Forks Denice Hanson Cando Melissa John West Fargo Now Hiring RNs and LPNs Sign on Bonus up to $10,000 Family orientated environment Flexible scheduling available Located in Valley City, the most beautiful town in North Dakota. For more information, call 701-845-8222 or visit our website at www.sheyennecarecenter.com. Visit our new Facebook page www.facebook.com/sheyennecarecenter Brenda Kostelecky Dickinson Tia Kuntz Davenport Chelsey Kuznia Fargo Alexa Larson West Fargo Heather Letourneau Fargo Amanda Mitchell Casselton Kelsey Schwehr Casselton Kimberly Sklebar Fargo Jacinta Skretteberg Dickinson Luke Smith Fargo Nicolle Trenda Fargo Debra Vivatson Hensel The North Dakota Nurse Official Publication of: North Dakota Nurses Association General Contact Information: 701-335-6376 (NDRN) director@ndna.org Board of Directors and Staff President Tessa Johnson, MSN, BSN, RN, CDP President-Elect Melanie Schock, DNP, RN, CNE Director of Membership Kami Lehn, MSN, RN Director of Education and Practice Courtney Naastad, PMHNP-BC, MSN, BSN, RN Director of Advocacy Tania Brost, BSN, RN Director at Large Jarren Fallgatter, BSN, RN Affiliate Member Representative (LPN) Catherine Sime, LPN Executive Director Sherri Miller, BS, BSN, RN Please go to our website to learn more about the board and their roles: www.ndna.org Published quarterly: January, April, July, and October for the North Dakota Nurses Association, a constituent member of the American Nurses Association, 1515 Burnt Boat Dr. Suite C #325, Bismarck, ND 58503. Copy due four weeks prior to month of publication. 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. NDNA and the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. reserve the right to reject any advertisement. Responsibility for errors in advertising is limited to corrections in the next issue or refund of price of advertisement. Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement or approval by the North Dakota Nurses Association of products advertised, the advertisers, or the claims made. 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. NDNA 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 NDNA or those of the national or local associations. Writing for Publication in The North Dakota Nurse The North Dakota Nurse accepts manuscripts for publication on a variety of topics related to nursing. Manuscripts should be double spaced and submitted electronically in MS Word to director@ndna.org. Please write North Dakota Nurse article in the address line. Articles are peer reviewed and edited by the RN volunteers at NDNA. Deadline for submission of material for upcoming North Dakota Nurse is 6/5/2021. Nurses are strongly encouraged to contribute to the profession by publishing evidence based articles. If you have an idea, but don’t know how or where to start, contact one of the NDNA Board Members. The North Dakota Nurse is one communication vehicle for nurses in North Dakota. The Vision and Mission of the North Dakota Nurses Association Vision: North Dakota Nurses Association, a professional organization for Nurses, is the voice of Nursing in North Dakota. Mission: The North Dakota Nurses Association (NDNA) is the only professional organization representing all nurses in North Dakota. The mission of NDNA is to advance the nursing profession by promoting professional development of nurses, fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the safety and well-being of nurses in the workplace, and by advocating on health care issues affecting nurses and the public.
April, May, June 2021 The North Dakota Nurse Page 3 Nurses in Public Policy Beth Sanford, MSN, RN, ACN, CLC From the days of the first community/public health nurses in the late 19th century in England and the United States, nurses have been on the front lines of addressing the needs of the community, such as poor nutrition and sanitation, transportation, truancy, health education for patients, families, and communities, guiding patients to community resources, as well as direct patient care focused on alleviating suffering. Florence Nightingale was quoted as saying, "The work we are speaking of has to do with maintaining health by removing things Beth Sanford which disturb it…dirt, drink, diet, damp, and drains." An extension of community/public health nursing that affects population health is the nurse's role as a legislator. Nurse Legislators may not be giving direct patient care, but they advocate for patients and communities and represent patients, healthcare workers, and agencies in health care policy development. As a result of the nurse's relationship with the community, public trust in nurses is high. The 2020 Gallup poll ranked nurses as the number one ranking profession for honesty and ethical standards for the 19th year in a row (Gallup, 2021). Therefore, nurses engaging in politics seems like it should be a natural avenue to utilize nursing leadership skills. From years of higher education, nurses are well-equipped to be a legislator as they bring a full toolbelt to the table that includes transferable skills, or soft skills, applicable to the legislative role, including: • Therapeutic Communication • Conflict Resolution • Critical Thinking • Digital Fluency • Diversity and Teamwork • Ethics & Professional Responsibility • Information literacy In addition to transferable skills, nurses are skilled at making tough decisions in times of crisis. Nurses are deeply committed to their patients and communities. They are experienced people managers, able to calm the hearts of patients and families and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. Nurses strive to interact with all people with integrity and discernment while demonstrating compassion, respect, humility, and love for humanity. Indeed, nurses have a lot to offer in the political arena. Although statistically low numbers of nurses are involved in politics, the NDNA would like to see that number grow. We are proud of our ND nurse legislators – Senator Kristin Roers Kristin Roers, and Representative Karen M. Rohr. Senator Roers is a Nursing Practice Specialist with a BS in Business Economics, SDSU, a BS in Nursing, SDSU, and an MS, Nursing and Healthcare Systems Administration, U of Minnesota. She has been in the Senate since 2019. Representative Karen M. Rohr is from Mandan, and holds a PhD in Nursing Research, an MSN in Nursing Administration, and is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner. She has been in the House since 2011. These leaders will be featured in the upcoming May issue of the NDNA eNews. Watch for this! We admire and maybe even aspire to attain the advocacy stature of both of these nurses. Here are ways you can use your nursing voice to make a Karen M. Rohr difference by getting involved in local and state governance: - NDNA o Provide testimony for bills o Lobby on behalf of the profession of nursing in the state of North Dakota Visit nursingALD.com today! o Become a member of the NDNA if you are not already and get involved o Attend weekly legislative calls hosted by the North Dakota Center for Nursing o Run for a board position o Attend annual meetings and conferences to network with other nurses in the state o Write an article for the quarterly publication that you are reading right now – The North Dakota Nurse -Vote!! -Run for office o Schoolboard o City council o County commission o State Representative or Senator -Participate in local politics o Get to know your district Representatives and Senator o Participate in your local legislative district meeting -Get involved in state health policy and advocacy o Initiate a bill o Support a bill with testimony or lobbying efforts During the 2021 session, the NDNA and the ND Center for Nursing monitored several bills initiated or supported by nurses including: • SB 2268 Assault on a Health Care Facility Provider, • SB 2145 Essential Caregivers for Long Term Care Residents, • HB 1044 APRN Nurse Licensure Compact, • HB 1328 Insurance Reimbursement for Vitamin D Screening, • SB 2226 Licensure of Residential Hospice Facilities, and • SB 2198 ND Center for Nursing Funding. 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.
Page 1: The North Dakota Nurse We Celebrate
Page 5 and 6: April, May, June 2021 The North Dak
Page 15: April, May, June 2021 The North Dak

North Dakota Nurse - April 2021

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?