The official publication of
the Arkansas Nurses Association
Volume 1 | Number 1
January, February, March 2022
PRESIDENT’S PEN
STATE DIRECTOR’S LETTER
Stephen Pennington,
MSN, RN, CENP, NEA-BC, NE-BC,CCRN-K
Welcome to 2022! On behalf of the Arkansas Nurses
Association and the Board of Directors, I want to thank you
for trusting in us to share your stories about the front line
of nursing. This past year has seen nurses in the state of
Arkansas go from well-respected and honored to questioned
and degraded as the waves of COVID-19 variance occur.
However, through it all, we faced the adversity and came out
mostly unscathed.
As we begin 2022, I want to say thank you to everyone who is a part of this
organization. Without your continued support and guidance, we would not be where
we are today. Please know that my heart and the heart of everyone in this organization
goes out to you and that you continue to be in our thoughts.
As we begin this year, you should know that our mission and goals have not
changed. We are here for you. We strive to improve the nursing experience by
bringing to light your work and the barriers you face in providing outstanding care
to Arkansans. To those who may not understand what we do, we are there putting a
face to the stories. We are working closely with members of the Arkansas Legislature
to humanize the experiences you encounter each day in your job. We are also the
voice for you shouting that our profession cannot continue to operate in the same
manner without repercussions. Something has got to give and it cannot be at the
expense of the nurse. We are also teaming up with other disciplines to show there is
power in numbers when faced with workplace violence. As nurses, we are trained to
focus on quality, outcomes, and the health of our patients. For 2022, it's time to focus
on the quality and health of nurses. Most importantly, this year it is about improving
the nursing experience through the Natural State.
Please know that we will be offering more educational opportunities for you to
help you focus on improving yourself - mentally, emotionally, and professionally. We
will also slowly begin to reintroduce face-to-face activities because we know that
when nurses come together, magic happens.
We want to hear from you. What would you like to see this organization do for
you? How can we best help you over the next year become a better nurse, become
a better you?
From the bottom of my heart, I am honored to be your President and work for you.
Susie P. Marks
Dear Arkansas nurses:
The Arkansas Nurses Association will spend this year
celebrating its 110th birthday. We will spend this year
recognizing the work of nurses from all practice areas. ARNA
will revisit the history of the nursing profession in our state
by highlighting obstacles, adjustments and innovations which
have made the ARNA what it is today. The staff, leadership
and volunteers will use this unique opportunity to share the
work of ARNA in representing all Arkansas nurses. As the
flagship nursing organization in the state of Arkansas, ARNA supports you as you
provide high-quality, equitable patient care, improve public health, and push the
boundaries of nursing science. We look forward to celebrating you in 2022 but
encourage you to remember how the profession has evolved over the years.
REPRINTED FROM ARNA’s 100 YEAR GALA PROGRAM.
A century of Arkansas nursing progress began one-hundred years ago, in October
1912, when a small group of visionary and bold nurses with their supporters, organized
the Arkansas State Graduate Nurses Association. They were a third generation from
Florence Nightingale and her teachings in, Notes on Nursing, What It Is and What it
is Not. Led by a bold President, Irene Howard Aydelett, RN, they achieved their first
goal of mandatory nurse registration the following year in 1913. By March, a Board
of Nursing was established to regulate licensure and the numerous schools of nursing
through established standards. With that beginning, and the passing of time, nurses
assumed additional roles and practices in addition to the emergence of the Licensed
Practical Nurses during a major influenza epidemic. The organization of today, is a
clear testament of the determination, work, political savvy and commitment to the
patients and their families.
The Arkansas nurses braved the historical floods of 1927 and 1937 and saved
lives through camp nursing and statewide immunization projects. The polio epidemic
of the 1950s brought new opportunities for clinical bedside care, technology, and
medications. Also, in the domain of nursing education, Baccalaureate nursing
education emerged in the in the 1950s due to the efforts of Arkansas’ nurses working
collaboratively with other citizen and healthcare groups. The 1960s and 1970s
presented massive technological advances, advancements in medications and open
heart surgeries and explosion of various critical care units--cardiac, surgical, medical,
neurological and so forth. The ever present shortage of nurses intensified in the 1980s,
State Director’s letter continued on page 2
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Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation........................5
Committee Recruitment Form........................5
Health Awareness..........................................6
ANA UPDATES...............................................7
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ANA PERSONAL BENEFITS............................17
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INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
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State Director’s letter continued from page 1
at the same time in the health care profession emerged
as one of the fastest growing job sectors in the American
economy. Schools and colleges of nursing enrolled and
graduated their maximums in the effort to address the
shortages. Through the perseverance and boundless
energy of Arkansas nursing leaders, the 1990’s offered
historical progress for Arkansas nurses. The safety of
healthcare workers and professional dialogue sprung to
the forefront. Issues such as workplace violence against
nurses and sharps safety occupied our attention, and so
continue today.
In 1995, through the collective efforts of nurse leaders
with statewide support, the state’s first doctoral degree
in nursing was established by the College of Nursing,
at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. That
same year, the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act was amended
by Act 409 creating licensure, prescriptive authority
and Medicaid reimbursement for advanced practice
nurses. In addition, the Arkansas Nurses Association
confronted the challenges related to Act 409 to ensure
the scope of practice for advanced practice nurses is not
compromised.
The Arkansas Nurses Association State Director plans
Schools of Nursing Spring Tour.
Between March 28 – April 29, Susie Marks plans to
visit the campus of every school of nursing in the state.
This goal of this effort is to educate nursing students on
The first decade of the 21st century created
opportunities to reflect on our past successes, address
the current challenges and mentor the leaders necessary
to move the association forward. In 2010, the Institute
of Medicine published its report, The Future of Nursing:
Leading Change, Advancing Health. The anticipated
report describes the future, with all nurses practicing to
the fullest extent of their license and defined practice
standards, in concert with preparatory and continuing
education for expanding roles.
At the century’s end, Arkansas nurses and the
Arkansas Nurses Association, reflects on leadership and
determination of those in the past who mentored and
assured those of the present a profession with high
standards, and those who are now promoting future
nursing. In 2012, Nursing was again, as in the past
decade, was voted the “Most Trusted Profession.” As
Judith Collins stated in her 2012 Convention keynote
address, “Finally, the missing player is now sitting at
the American Healthcare Table,” with full rights and
capabilities. With this 100th Anniversary, Arkansas
nurses will raise the Nurse’s Torch higher and carry it with
full-fledged futuristic aspirations, expanding capabilities
and professional respect.
PRACTICE
COUNCIL
The Arkansas Nurses Association re-established
its Practice Council in June 2021. The ARNA Practice
Council seeks to represent different areas of patient
care while helping to define and advance the practice
of nursing. Nurses are encouraged to you their voice to
work together on topics related to patient outcomes,
nursing quality and clinical practice standards, issues
and policies and procedures while sharing any best
practices. The ARNA Practice Council works to empower
nurses to shape patient care while caring for themselves.
We seek to utilize the collective knowledge of nurses to
facilitate collaboration, encourage professional growth
and celebrate the success of nurses. The following
issues are under consideration by the ARNA Practice
Council: Nursing shortage, Diversity in Nursing Practice;
establishment of Nurse Recovery Support Groups.
Regional Spring
Tour of Arkansas
Schools of Nursing
March 28–April 29,
2022
the history of nursing in Arkansas dating back to ARNA’s
beginnings as well as discuss issues of importance today
including Safe Staffing, Workplace Violence, Diversity in
Nursing Practice and Nursing Shortage to name a few.
Board of Directors
2022-2023
PRESIDENT
Stephen Pennington
MSN, RN, CENP, NEA-BC, NE-BC, CCRN-K
3009 Chapman CT, Bryant, AR 72022
Cell: (501) 722-7985
Email: nursestephen@att.net
Term ends November 2023
VICE-PRESIDENT
Jacque McEuen, MSN, RN
3032 Hickory Ridge Dr., Sherwood, AR 72120
Cell: 785-317-4903
Email: Jacque2583@hotmail.com
Term ends November 2022
TREASURER
Karla Robinson, RN, MBA, BBA
10008 Forester Cove, Little Rock, AR 72209
Cell: (501) 352-6957
Email: mzzkylatin@gmail.com
Term ends November 2022
SECRETARY
Margaret Love, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ACHPN
13900 Windsor Rd, Little Rock, AR 72212
Cell: (501) 412-8134
Email: mlovpyt@gmail.com
Term ends November 2023
REGION 1 NORTHWEST DIRECTOR
Jennifer Klock, BSN, RN, CPN
6100 W. Bainbridge Drive, Rogers, AR 72758
Cell: 678-315-6039
Email: Jen.klock@gmail.com
Term ends November 2023
REGION 2 NORTHEAST DIRECTOR
April Bennett, MSN, CHFP, RN
4915 Prestonwood Rd, Conway, AR 72034
Cell: 417-236-4210
Email: adbennett86@gmail.com
Term ends November 2022
REGION 3 SOUTHWEST DIRECTOR
Barbara Hudgens, DNP, RN
1040 Columbia 295, Magnolia, AR 71753
Cell: 870-904-6162
Email: bahudgens@saumag.edu
Term ends November 2023
REGION 4 SOUTHEAST DIRECTOR
Rebecca Parnell, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC
1807 West Main Street, Dorado, AR 71730
Cell: (870) 918-0116
Email: bbparnell60@gmail.com
Term ends November 2022
REGION 5 CENTRAL DIRECTOR
Sarena Love, BSN, RN, CDS
15 Brookridge Dr, Little Rock, AR 72205
Cell: 501-993-6972
Email: splove707@yahoo.com
Term ends November 2023
RECENT GRADUATE
Alicia Luangsisombath, BSN, RN
1840 Simms St., Conway, AR 72034
Cell: (479)790-9508
Email: alicialuang@gmail.com
Term ends November 2022
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January, February, March 2022 Arkansas Nurse Today Page 3
ADVOCACY UPDATE
Sarah K. Drye
ARNA along with the four other specialty organizations
saw legislative wins during the 93rd Arkansas General
Assembly. Much of the legislation that passed this year has
been introduced several times over the past four sessions,
specifically Workplace Violence, which still has not been
addressed as the problem with workplace violence is
getting worse.
The nursing community saw a drastic increase in
engagement during this year’s session. ARNA started using
the FastDemocracy platform to track bills and VoterVoice
was used to communicate with nurses throughout the
Session. Each week, a legislative update call was held in
order for nurses to receive regular updates on bills that
were filed.
ARNA’s Nurses Day at the Capitol, held virtually in February 2021, was the starting
point of educating nurses about the importance of advocacy and nurses using their
voice to pass much needed legislation.
Engagement by the nursing community was robust as many calls were held between
the ARNA board, health policy committee, other nursing organizations and legislators
to allow legislators to hear directly from the nursing community on legislation that
was being introduced. As ARNA works to educate our elected officials on the power
of the voice of nursing in our state, these types of opportunities remain necessary.
ARNA’s Legislative Agenda included APRN’s being recognized as Medicaid PCPs,
Acuity-based Staffing and Workplace Violence. Below is an overview of ARNA’s
Legislative Agenda items.
HB1254
Act 569
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE AN
ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE AS A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER.
Wardlaw
2021 ARNA Health Policy co-chair, Leonie DeClerk, DNP, RN, APRN, FNP-BC
and ARNA State Director, Susie Marks presents a certificate of appreciation to
Representative Jeff Wardlaw for sponsoring HB1254.
SB611
TO CREATE THE ACUITY-BASED CARE COMMITTEE; AND TO RECOMMEND
PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES TO CREATE STANDARDIZATION AND CONSISTENCY
IN NURSE STAFFING WITHIN HOSPITALS AND REHABILITATION AND LONG-TERM
CARE FACILITIES.
D. Wallace
A Safe Staffing Solutions Committee has been established and charter has been
developed to address the issue.
Other legislation that passed during the session include:
HB1258
Act 412
TO AUTHORIZE FULL INDEPENDENT PRACTICE AUTHORITY FOR CERTIFIED NURSE
PRACTITIONERS WHO MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS; AND TO CREATE THE FULL
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE CREDENTIALING COMMITTEE.
L. Johnson
HB1198
Act 449
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PRACTICE OF CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE
ANESTHESIA" BY REMOVING SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS.
Penzo
HB1215
Act 607
TO GRANT FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY TO CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIVES.
Bentley
HB1826
Act 1089
TO REQUIRE SCHOOL NURSES TO PARTICIPATE IN NURSING PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT; TO REQUIRE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR
SCHOOL NURSES; AND TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN A HEALTH
SERVICES SURVEY.
J. Mayberry
The legislative wins by the nursing community in 2021 was due to expanded
collaboration by all nurses. No matter the practice area, all nurses were asked to
reach out to their elected official when there was a piece of legislation up for a vote.
During Nurses Week 2021, all of the nursing organizations that had legislation
passed held a collaborative bill signing even on the steps on the Capitol with bill
sponsors in attendance. This event allowed us to collective thank those that showed
support for nurses during the 93rd Arkansas General Assembly.
Although there were legislative wins, there was legislation that nurses and nurse
educators did not agree with. But now that some of the legislation we fought against
has passed, we have to do what we can to ensure the practice of nursing is followed
ensuring patient care standards are followed.
Not only did ARNA play a major part in the Arkansas Legislature, but also during
the ANA Hill Day event held back in June. ARNA President, State Director and two
other representatives got the opportunity to discuss federal legislative issues with
members of our Congressional Delegation. This included:
The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers
Act requires the U.S. Department of Labor to establish needed protections from
workplace violence in the health care and social services sectors
The Protecting Providers Everywhere in America (PPE in America) Act is bipartisan,
bicameral legislation that will boost domestic personal protection equipment
(PPE) production and promote a more sustainable supply chain by ensuring more
predictable, dedicated funding from the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) to American
manufacturers of applicable medical supplies.
The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies
(CONNECT) for Health Act is bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would continue
the expanded use of telehealth services to deliver cost effective and efficient care to
patients.
The Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act seeks to address the
nursing shortage by investing $1B into nursing education through various means,
primarily through grant programs.
The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act would provide financial
support and resources for research and programs to address mental health issues and
suicide among healthcare providers.
UPDATE: The American Nurses Association (ANA) hails the passage of the Dr. Lorna
Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S. 610/H.R. 1667) by the U.S. House of
Representatives. This bipartisan legislation will direct $140 million in funds from the
American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319) to train current and future health professionals
on how to prevent suicide, burnout, and substance use disorders. The legislation will
be sent back to the Senate, which passed the bill this summer, to approve the final
text. The bill is named for Dr. Lorna Breen, who tragically died by suicide after being
consumed by feelings of helplessness and despair while treating COVID-19 patients.
Key provisions in the bill will establish a national evidence-based education and
awareness initiative to encourage health care professionals to seek support and care
for their mental health and substance use concerns. This initiative will also teach
health care professionals how to identify and respond to the risk factors associated
with suicide, mental health issues, and substance use disorders while reducing the
stigma associated with seeking help for them. A reporting mandate also requires the
Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide an update on the progress of this
initiative to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate
and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives no
later than two years after the bill is enacted.
Our goal during Hill Day was to educate our delegation on the effects of these
specific pieces of legislation on their constituents here in Arkansas. These conversations
led to an open door opportunity when they are back home in the Districts.
I am grateful to take the helm of the ARNA Health Policy Committee. I trust my
former experience in advocacy with be of benefit to the organization and expand our
collaboration with other nursing organizations. I am asking each of you on this call to
make a pledge to engage in advocacy for nursing issues. 2022 is a fiscal session, which
means, more than likely, no nursing issues will be introduced, but we still need to take
the opportunity to educate legislators on nursing issues. In early 2022, we will work
with the ARNA Board to survey our members on issues that should be addressed in the
2023 legislative session. Our plans are to work a full year to prepare for that Session.
Again, I thank the ARNA Board for entrusting me with the leadership of the Health
Policy Committee. If there are any questions or any interest in joining the Healthcare
Policy committee please email me at sarahkdrye@gmail.com.
Page 4 Arkansas Nurse Today January, February, March 2022
ARNA Partners in Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse Fight
Encourage Your Patients to Dispose of Unused Prescription Opioids
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched Remove the Risk,
an education and outreach campaign to raise awareness about the serious risks of
keeping unused prescription opioids in the home and to provide information about
safe disposal of these drugs. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical
Association found that up to 71 percent of opioid tablets prescribed after surgery
went unused. Encourage your patients to remove expired, unwanted, or unused
prescription pain medicines from their home as quickly as possible to help reduce the
chance of accidental or intentional ingestion. Help your patients and their families
stay safe. Education about proper disposal of unused prescription opioids can save
lives.
Find Remove the Risk educational resources, including videos, fact sheets, and
information, to help your patients determine the best disposal option for them at
www.FDA.gov/DrugDisposal. You also can follow updates from the campaign and
join the conversation on social media using #RemoveOpioidRisk.
The Arkansas Nurses Association is partnering with the Center for Healing Hearts
and Spirits/WCAAA to conduct a Rural Health Initiative Opioid RX Prevention Program.
ARNA has an obligation to ensure all of our nurses are fully educated on the facts and
ills of misusing Opioids and educating our populations. We ask that you take our Pre/
Post survey showing your knowledge of opioid and prescription drug abuse. Please
return your completed forms to arna@arna.org. Those that return their surveys will
receive a $10 gift card.
COMMUNITY SURVEY QUESTIONS (Pre)
Event ____________________________________ Date _____________
Demographic Information
County Male/Female/Other Race Age
1) What are opioids used to treat?
A. Pain B. High blood pressure C. Heart disease D. Allergies
2) Opioid dependence is the same as opioid addiction.
A. True B. False
3) What are risk factors for opioid addiction?
A. Genetics B. Depression C. Physical or sexual abuse
D. All of the above
4) Only street drugs such as heroin can be abused
A. True B. False
5) It is okay to share your prescription drugs with a family member in pain, except if they
have a history of drug abuse and addiction.
A. True B. False
6) Opioids can be prescribed by doctors and other medical professionals or bought on the
street.
A. True B. False
7) A person cannot misuse opioids as long as they were prescribed by a doctor.
A. True B. False:
8) Do all opioid overdoses end in death?
a. Yes b. No
9) What is the name of the drug that can “reverse” an opioid overdose?
a. Narcant b. Narcand c. Naloxone or Narcan d. Aspirin
e. None of the above
10) Do you feel confident asking your parents, or a medical professional, for an alternative
pain-relieving medication to opioids?
a. Yes, very confident b. Somewhat confident
c. Not confident d. Not sure, don’t know
COMMUNITY SURVEY QUESTIONS (Post)
Sepsis and Opioid Use
Disorder: The Intersection of
Two Public Health Crises | The
Sepsis Alliance Institute
Webinar Description: Sepsis and opioid use disorders are major sources of morbidity,
mortality, and costs to the healthcare system. While most of the national focus has
been on the rising number of fatal opioid overdoses, less attention has been paid to
the serious infectious complications of opioid use disorders, including sepsis.
www.sepsisinstitute.org
The registration URL is: https://www.sepsisinstitute.org/content/sepsis-and-opioiduse-disorder-intersection-two-public-health-crises#group-tabs-node-course-default1.
Event ____________________________________ Date _____________
Demographic Information
County Male/Female/Other Race Age
1) What are opioids used to treat?
B. Pain B. High blood pressure C. Heart disease D. Allergies
2) Opioid dependence is the same as opioid addiction.
B. True B. False
3) What are risk factors for opioid addiction?
B. Genetics B. Depression C. Physical or sexual abuse
D. All of the above
4) Only street drugs such as heroin can be abused
B. True B. False
5) It is okay to share your prescription drugs with a family member in pain, except if they
have a history of drug abuse and addiction.
A. True B. False
6) Opioids can be prescribed by doctors and other medical professionals or bought on the
street.
A. True B. False
7) A person cannot misuse opioids as long as they were prescribed by a doctor.
B. True B. False:
8) Do all opioid overdoses end in death?
a. Yes b. No
9) What is the name of the drug that can “reverse” an opioid overdose?
a. Narcant b. Narcand c. Naloxone or Narcan d. Aspirin
e. None of the above
10) Do you feel confident asking your parents, or a medical professional, for an alternative
pain-relieving medication to opioids?
a. Yes, very confident b. Somewhat confident
c. Not confident d. Not sure, don’t know
January, February, March 2022 Arkansas Nurse Today Page 5
Committee recruitment form
5 Things To Know About
Relaxation Techniques for
Stress
When you’re under stress, your body reacts by releasing hormones that produce the
“fight-or-flight” response. Your heart rate and breathing rate go up and blood vessels
narrow (restricting the flow of blood). Occasional stress is a normal coping mechanism.
But over the long-term, stress may contribute to or worsen a range of health problems
including digestive disorders, headaches, sleep disorders, and other symptoms.
In contrast to the stress response, the relaxation response slows the heart rate,
lowers blood pressure, and decreases oxygen consumption and levels of stress
hormones. In theory, voluntarily creating the relaxation response through regular use
of relaxation techniques could counteract the negative effects of stress.
Relaxation techniques are generally safe, but there is limited evidence of usefulness
for specific health conditions. Research is under way to find out more about relaxation
and health outcomes.
Relaxation techniques include a number of practices such as progressive relaxation,
guided imagery, biofeedback, self-hypnosis, and deep breathing exercises. The
goal is similar in all: to consciously produce the body's natural relaxation response,
characterized by slower breathing, lower blood pressure, and a feeling of calm and
well-being.
Relaxation techniques often combine breathing and focused attention to calm
the mind and the body. These techniques may be most effective when practiced
regularly and combined with good nutrition, regular exercise, and a strong social
support system.
Most relaxation techniques can be self-taught and self-administered. Most methods
require only brief instruction from a book or experienced practitioner before they can
be done without assistance.
Do not use relaxation techniques as a replacement for conventional care or to
postpone seeing a doctor about a medical problem. Talk to your health care providers
if you are considering using a relaxation technique for a particular health condition.
This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.
NCCIH Clinical Digest is a service of the National Center for Complementary
and Integrative Health, NIH, DHHS. NCCIH Clinical Digest, a monthly e-newsletter,
offers evidence-based information on complementary health approaches, including
scientific literature searches, summaries of NCCIH-funded research, fact sheets for
patients, and more.
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health is dedicated to
exploring complementary health products and practices in the context of rigorous
science, training complementary health researchers, and disseminating authoritative
information to the public and professionals. For additional information, call NCCIH’s
Clearinghouse toll-free at 1-888-644-6226, or visit the NCCIH website at nccih.nih.
gov. NCCIH is 1 of 27 institutes and centers at the National Institutes of Health, the
Federal focal point for medical research in the United States.
Retrieved December 10, 2021 from Mind and Body Approaches for Stress | NCCIH
(nih.gov)
The Arkansas Nurses Association needs you to speak for yourself and your fellow
nurses. As we make plans for 2022, your leadership and volunteer participation
on our Committees and Councils are paramount to the growth and success of the
organization and the nursing profession in our state.
We seek your voices as we work to make change in nursing through Advocacy,
Practice, Continuing Education, Professional Development, and Membership.
Most of the Arkansas Nurses Association committees or councils meet on a quarterly
basis with all meetings being held virtually and because of your vast expertise, many
for as little as one hour.
If you are able to commit to your profession, please click on this link and complete
the Leadership Commitment Form.
Committee and Council Leadership Commitment Form - Arkansas Nurses
Association (ARNA) https://arna.org/cc-leadership-commitment-form/
Page 6 Arkansas Nurse Today January, February, March 2022
Health Awareness
The United States Congress designated January as
Cervical Health Awareness Month. More than 13,000
women in the United States are diagnosed with invasive
cervical cancer each year, but the disease is preventable
with vaccination and appropriate screening.
This January, the American Red Cross celebrates
National Blood Donor Month and recognizes the
lifesaving contribution of blood and platelet donors.
In February, American Heart Month is observed to
raise awareness on the importance of a healthy heart and
to encourage healthy habits that help reduce the risk of
heart disease. Heart disease kills an estimated 630,000
Americans each year. It's the leading cause of death for
both men and women. In the United States, the most
common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease
(CAD), which can lead to a heart attack. You can greatly
reduce your risk for CAD through lifestyle changes and,
in some cases, medication.
Since 1963, February has been celebrated as
American Heart Month to urge Americans to join the
battle against heart disease. Since 2004, February also
has been the signature month for the American Heart
Association's Go Red For Women campaign and the
message that heart disease is not only a man's problem.
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Month. Since inception in 2000, it has grown to
be a rallying point for the colon cancer community
where thousands of patients, survivors, caregivers and
advocates throughout the country join together to
spread colorectal cancer awareness by wearing blue,
holding fundraising and education events, talking to
friends and family about screening and so much more.
Nurses Needed NOW
LPNs, RNs and Nurse Supervisors
– if you really care for kids, we need
you NOW.
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January, February, March 2022 Arkansas Nurse Today Page 7
ANA UPDATES
Membership Assembly Call for Proposals – Closes Feb. 7
The 2022 ANA Membership Assembly call for proposals is now open. Membership
Assembly is scheduled for June 10-11, 2022.
ANA is particularly interested in proposals specific to addressing issues related
to nurse staffing, with focus on the acute care setting, and strategies to reduce
workplace violence against nurses and other health care employees. All proposals
submitted should be solution oriented.
Section 1 of the 2022 Membership Assembly Policy Development Guide includes
questions to consider before submitting a proposal. The ANA Enterprise 2020-2023
Strategic Goals is in Appendix A. The guide also contains detailed information on the
submission and review of proposals, including emergent proposals, dialogue forums,
and examples of approaches used by state nurses associations that have successfully
engaged members in ANA’s policy work.
Submit proposals for consideration.
Completed proposals must submitted by using the online proposal forms by 5:00
p.m. ET on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. Refer to Appendix D in the guide for key dates.
Direct questions to Cheryl Peterson, vice president, Nursing Programs, via practice@
ana.org.
Nominations and Elections Committee Open the 2022 Call for Nominations
The Nominations and Elections Committee would like your support in identifying
candidates that meet the minimum competency requirements for the positions.
Please share the Call for Nominations with your members. If you know someone that
you think would be a great candidate, please encourage them to apply.
January 17, 2022 Deadline for Call for Nominations
Health Resources and Services Administration Launches the Workforce
Projections Dashboard
Recently, the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis (NCHWA), a division of
the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), launched The Workforce
Projections Dashboard, an interactive tool that provides projections for the distribution
of health care workers across the country, including nurses.
The dashboard includes supply and demand data that can be used by organizations
and programs to address workforce issues related to shortages and surpluses. National
and state data from the following occupational groups is included:
• Allied Health
• Behavioral Health
• Long-term Care
• Oral Health
• Primary Care
• Women’s Health
The “About this Dashboard” PDF provides an overview and can help users navigate
the tool.
Stronger together
At Encompass Health, we believe that we are stronger together.
We are looking for registered nurses to join our team in any
of our five inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in Arkansas. Our
hospitals provide excellent opportunities and outstanding
benefits – many available on day one of hire.
• Medical, dental and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hours and shifts
• Career ladder growth
• Generous PTO
• Working with
advanced technologies
• 401(k)
Fayetteville
Fort Smith
Sherwood
Hot Springs
Jonesboro
To learn more, contact Michael Gower at
michael.gower@encompasshealth.com or 980.316.0890.
encompasshealth.com/careers
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January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking
Prevention Month. The Arkansas Nurses Association
in partnership with the Little Rock-FBI are working to
stop human trafficking by educating nurses and nursing
students on their role in this fight.
Healthcare professionals will learn how to identify
the indicators of human trafficking and assist victims
with assistance from local anti-trafficking organizations,
extend low-cost or free services to human trafficking
victims.
Nursing students will learn how to join or establish
a university club to raise awareness about human
trafficking and initiate action throughout your local
community.
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
11:00 am – 12:30 pm.
This educational event is FREE for ARNA members
and only $20 for non-members and nursing students.
Register Now
ARNA and ARcare - AETC cordially invite you to
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
February 7th, 2022 -- 12:00 p.m.
Please register for this presentation at the link below:
https://echo.unm.edu/scaetc/event/?ER_ID=4171
If you have any question, please feel free to contact us:
AETC@arcare.net
INTEGRATED CARE PROFESSIONALS
Excellent Benefits
Flexibility
Heart for Seniors
We are looking to add highly qualified Nurse Practitioners
to our growing team! If you are seeking full-time
employment with a reputable care provider and love
working with seniors, visit our Careers page to view all
current openings and requirements.
Apply online at
integratedcareprofessionals.net/careers
2022 Arkansas Nurses Day at the Capitol
On-Demand
Arkansas Nurses Day at the Capitol provides nurses and
student nurses with the opportunity to gain knowledge
of the legislative process how ARNA works to protect
the interests of professional nurses on a daily basis. The
2022 ARNA Nurses Day at the Capitol will be a virtual,
on-demand program this year, with a presentation from
ANA Leadership via live webinar in February.
This 2022 Arkansas Nurses Day at the Capitol will
be delivered in two parts:
• Part 1) a live, webinar presentation via ZOOM on
February 17 at 9:30 am. Specific details along with
login details will be shared in the coming weeks.
• Part 2) a virtual, on-demand program that will be
available from February 17 through April 4 to those
pre-registered- registrants will have around 45 days
to view the pre-recorded educational sessions
The on-demand sessions and webinar presentation
will focus on why legislative advocacy efforts are
important, ARNAs priority legislation for the upcoming
legislative session and tips and tricks for effectively
navigating the legislative process.
REGISTRATION
Registration Fees – includes both live (virtual) and
on-demand components
$39.00 RNs/APRNs/LPNs
$19.00 Undergraduate/Pre-licensure Students
Pre-registration is required for access to the ondemand
activity. Registration closes on February 11,
2022, at 12:00 pm CST. No registrations accepted after
February 11, 2022.
A link to access the on-demand activity will be emailed
to all pre-registered individuals the week of February
14th, so you can view the modules at your convenience,
anytime, anywhere.
Registration Process
We offer two ways to register – 1) as an individual
and 2) as a group or school.
The deadline to register is February 11, 2022.
Individual Registration
Individuals seeking to participate and register on their
own, not with a school or group, may register online.
REGISTER NOW
Group & School Registration
Schools of nursing and specialty groups seeking
to participate in the event together as a group (i.e.
seating) have two registration options. Groups of 20
people or less may register online. Groups of 20 or
more must register using the Group Registration List
and corresponding Group Payment Form below. Online
registration is not an option. See instructions below:
Smaller Groups of 20 or less
Smaller groups may register online by clicking the
Register Now button, or complete and submit the Group
Registration List and corresponding Group Payment
Form (forms below) to our office for processing. Register
groups of 20 or less online at: https://cvent.me/Ez0yzV
Larger Groups of 20 or more
Please complete the Group Registration List and
corresponding Group Payment Form below. Both forms
are required. The Group Payment Form will ask you
to identify the total number of students versus faculty
participating along with payment information, and the
Group Registration Form will ask you to identify each
individual in your group by first and last name, address,
email address, type of registrant (RN, APRN, LPN,
Undergraduate Student) and if you plan to participate
in the live webinar on February 17. Please submit both
forms to our office for processing. We will communicate
details about registration and the event to the individual
identified as the faculty/group liaison on the forms.
Group Registration List Group Payment Form
REMINDER: It is important that payment be in the
form of ONE check (no individual student payments
please), money order, or ONE credit card covering all
attendees from the group/school.
SPONSORSHIP
The Arkansas Nurses Association would like to invite
you to sponsor the 2022 Arkansas Nurses Association’s
Nurses Day at the Capitol, provided as a virtual, ondemand
program this year.
Who will be in Attendance?
More than 49,000 RNs will be invited to participate in
this year’s on-demand event giving you an opportunity
to market your product, service or event to nurses from
a variety of practice settings and educational level, from
all four corners of the state. Approximately 80% will be
student nurses, representing Schools of Nursing across
Arkansas, and 20% experienced nurses from a variety of
settings. We hope you will choose to support our event!
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at
https://cvent.me/gmD3Vw
ACCREDITATION
Contact hours will be available to those participants
who meet the successful completion requirements.
The Midwest Multistate Division is accredited
as a provider of nursing continuing professional
development by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Sara Fry at (573) 636-4623 x102 or
sara@midwestnurses.org with any questions.
January, February, March 2022 Arkansas Nurse Today Page 9
FREE &
HYBRID
Combined Course!
A D U L T / A D O L E S C E N T / P E D I A T R I C
School-based Suicide Prevention: Promising
Approaches and Opportunities for Research
January 14, 2022
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET
The workshop is free to attend and will be viewable
via zoom webinar.
School-Based Suicide Prevention Registration, Fri, Jan
14, 2022 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite
S A N E
T R A I N I N G
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Overview
This NIMH-hosted webinar will provide an opportunity
for diverse stakeholders, including school administrators,
researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and funders,
to learn about new and innovative practices in schoolbased
suicide prevention. There will be a particular
focus on risk identification, follow-up, and referral for
additional services for high-risk youth. In addition to
describing the programs, presenters will also discuss
preliminary research efforts and/or challenges and ways
to overcome common barriers to implementing suicide
prevention in schools, including data collection and
evaluation.
Sponsored by
The NIMH Suicide Research Team
Who Should Attend
Researchers, mental health clinicians and practitioners,
school administrators, and members of the public
interested in school-based suicide prevention.
ARNA and ARcare - AETC cordially invite you to:
National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS &
W H E N :
April 4-8 & 11-13, 2022
(8 days)
Virtual April 4-8
In Person April 11-13 at
UAMS Little Rock, AR
S C A N Q R C O D E O R V I S I T :
H T T P S : / / F O R M S . G L E / A Y I J N T E P J L G A S 5 S G 6
F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N
A N D F O R R E G I S T R A T I O N
C O U R S E C O N T A C T :
K A C I E P A R R I S H
K A C I E @ N W A F O R E N S I C S . C O M
Tuition is covered
by scholarships
from UAMS TeleSANE
Space is Limited to
30 participants
WHAT DOES A SANE DO?
Provide specialized care to victims
of sexual violence
Conduct sexual assault medical
forensic exams
Provide consultation and testimony
for criminal and civil proceedings
Collaborate with members of a
multi-disciplinary team
WHERE DO SANES WORK?
Emergency Departments that
provide sexual assault exams
Children's Advocacy Centers
Crises Centers that provide medical
forensic exams
64 CEUs
This Course satisfies
requirements for BOTH SANE-A
& SANE-P Certification
Requirements!
*This activity has been approved by the
International Association of Forensic Nurses
to award contact hours. The IAFN is
accredited as an approver of nursing
continuing professional development by the
American Nurses Credentialing Commission
on Accreditation*
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Days
March 7th, 2022 -- 12:00 p.m.
Please register for this presentation at the link below:
https://echo.unm.edu/scaetc/event/?ER_ID=4182
If you have any question, please feel free to contact us:
AETC@arcare.net
WE ARE HIRING
The Arkansas Nurses Association has scheduled the
Spring edition of LeadARNA2022. On Saturday, March
12, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. ARNA encourages nurses to
join the opportunity to learn what it means to be in a
leadership position within ARNA or with any other nonprofit
or community-based organization. This event will
be held at 1123 S. University, first floor conference room.
LPNs & RNs in family medicine,
pediatrics, specialty care, & more!
Apply Now
mana.md/career
Page 10 Arkansas Nurse Today January, February, March 2022
EDUCATION CORNER
Graduate Nurse Internship
Opportunities in the Office of
Occupational Medicine and
Nursing for Summer 2022
Occupational Safety and Health Administration announces that applications are
now being accepted for the Graduate Nurse Internship in the Office of Occupational
Medicine and Nursing during the summer of 2022. A highly motivated graduate
nurse who wants to learn about and contribute to the development and application
of the occupational health policy at the national level may apply. Full details, including
information on applying and important dates, can be found here. For questions,
contact Dr. Virginia Weaver at weaver.virginia.m@dol.gov or Melanie Hayes at hayes.
melanie@e@dol.gov at the OSHA Graduate Nurse Internship and Occupational
Medicine Resident Elective Programs.
The Graduate Nurse Internship Program is designed for registered professional
nurses pursuing a graduate degree in either occupational health nursing or public
health with an occupational health focus. The internship blends current OSHA projects
and issues with the theoretical bases of the intern's academic study into a practical
occupational safety and health experience at the national level. Selected interns are
assigned to the Office of Occupational Medicine and Nursing (OOMN) in OSHA's
National Office in Washington, D.C., precepted by OOMN staff and assigned projects
in support of the Agency's mission and goals.
Graduate Nurse Internship Program - Overview | Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (osha.gov) https://www.osha.gov/nurse-internship
Important Dates
November 30 - Application Period Opens
February 16 - Application Period Closes
March 31 - Applicants Notified
May - September - Scheduled 8 - Week Internship Program
Join January 19 and 20, 2022 : ANA Sponsored Health Equity Summit
The Hastings Center, Association of American Medical Colleges Center for Health
Justice, American Nurses Association, and American Medical Association are excited
to announce “Righting the Wrongs: Tackling Health Inequities” a two-day virtual
conference taking place January 19th and 20, 2022. T he two-day conference will
focus on historical events and decisions that have led to major health inequities in the
United States and strategies that health systems and clinicians can adopt to reduce
inequities and racism from U.S. health care. Registration is open to the public. Be part
of the solution and RSVP your spot today at https://HealthEquitySummit.org.
The Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (LRP) application deadline is January
13, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Your application must include information on your unpaid student loans to support
undergraduate or graduate education and training for your nursing degree. Loan
information is covered on pages 13-14 of the Application and Program Guidance.
Acceptable loans include those:
• Obtained by the applicant to cover school tuition and reasonable educational
and living expenses associated with prerequisite and in-program course
completion of their nursing degree.
Unacceptable loans include those which are:
• Repaid in full
• Obtained for non-nursing degrees or obtained for training in vocational or
practical nursing.
• Not obtained from a government entity or private commercial student lending
institution. (Note: Most loans made by private foundations to individuals are
not eligible for repayment.)
• Primary Care Loans
• Parent PLUS Loans, which are under a parent’s name.
• Obtained from entities not subject to federal of state examination as lenders
(e.g. family members and private institutions or lenders)
• Subject to cancellation
• Perkins loans
• Credit card debt
Apply Now
Preparing Your Loan
Information
Loan Documentation
Applicants may submit loan information either electronically (for federal loans
only) or manually. It may take some time to obtain documentation from your lenders,
so you are encouraged to start early!
If you have federal loans, you can import them electronically using the National
Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) where you can access your Aid Summary Report
and pre-populate the loan fields. First, you must register and receive a Federal Student
Aid ID (FSA ID), which you can do here.
The American Nurses Association offers a suite of On Demand webinars for
Be Confident Protecting Yourself and Providing the Best Care to Your Patients
during this COVID-19 Pandemic - On Demand** (on24.com)
Application Help
NC LRP Application Virtual Technical Assistance webinar (Zoom link)
Thursday, January 6 2022
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET
NEW! NC LRP Webinar Recording
NC LRP Application & Program Guidance
NC LRP Online Application
Customer Care Center
For additional application questions, call the Customer Care Center at 1-800-221-
9393 (TTY: 1-877-897-9910), Monday through Friday (except federal holidays), 8:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
To learn more about our agency, visit www.HRSA.gov
January, February, March 2022 Arkansas Nurse Today Page 11
AGRISAFE NURSE SCHOLAR - 20 HOURS OF CONTINUING
NURSING EDUCATION -SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
20 HOURS OF CONTINUING
The AgriSafe Nurse Scholar program is an online
learning experience taught by expert health & safety
educators. The course helps nurses increase their
competence in the prevention, identification, and
assessment of diseases and conditions commonly
experienced by people working in agriculture.
NURSING EDUCATION
The Nurse Scholar program
is accessible online,
OnDemand 24/7! Upon
completion of the program,
nurses receive a digital
badge to acknowledge and
share their accomplishment.
10 scholarship spots are
available on a first-come-firstserve
basis to qualifying
Arkansas nurses!
There is a $100 refundable
registration fee, that is fully
reimbursed upon completion of
the program.
DELIVERING SPECIALIZED CARE,
REQUIRES SPECIALIZED TRAINING!
"These learning sessions have been so valuable
and will greatly influence my practice in rural
primary care. Thank you so much! I wish all
rural nurses could have access to this
training."
Jean Matthews, MSN
-North Carolina, Nurse Scholar 2018
DETAILS
REGISTRATION
Email: afey@agrisafe.org
learning.agrisafe.org/nurse-scholar-program
The AgriSafe Nurse Scholar program is an online
learning experience taught by expert health & safety
educators. The ANCC accredited course will increase
nursing competence in the prevention, identification,
and assessment of diseases and conditions commonly
experienced by people working in agriculture.
The Nurse Scholar program is accessible online, ondemand
24/7! Upon completion of the program, nurses
receive a digital badge to acknowledge and share their
accomplishment. Ten free scholarship spots are available
on a first come, first serve basis to qualifying Arkansas
nurses! The registration scholarship application deadline
for the AgriSafe Nurse Scholar program is February 1,
2022. To receive continuing nursing education credit,
the program must be completed by March 1, 2022.
Scholarship recipients are required to pay a $100
registration fee, but this fee is fully reimbursed upon
completion of the Nurse Scholar program.
REGISTRATION DETAILS: To register for the scholarship
please fill out the survey application available here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/86M92LD. If you have
any questions, please email Ansley Fey, AgriSafe Program
Manager, at afey@agrisafe.org. For more information go
to https://learning.agrisafe.org/nurse-scholar-program
Page 12 Arkansas Nurse Today January, February, March 2022
REGION CORNER
3. Knowledge is power – ARNA has the following
opportunities for increasing your knowledge. Stop
Human Trafficking January 25, 2022 11:00-12:30
for FREE! This is a topic that is becoming more and
more important to all areas of Arkansas.
4. Nurses Day at the Capital is February 17, 2022 ~
tune-in to see the working relationships between
nurses and our legislators. It can be eye opening!
5. LPNs are now a part of ARNA! We welcome our
colleagues into our organization. If you know a
LPN that is interested in a professional organization
– we are it. Please let them know about us.
I am very excited for the
opportunity to join the ARNA
Board as Region 1 (Northwest)
Director. Just to share with you
a little bit about me and my
background, I was born and
raised in Oklahoma where, as a
teenager, I enjoyed volunteering
at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital.
This was my first exposure to the
nursing world, and it made a profound impact upon
me. I received a BFA in Musical Theatre and moved
to New York to pursue my career. However, nursing
kept calling me, and I moved to Atlanta, Georgia, and
received my BSN in Nursing. I worked for Children’s
Healthcare of Atlanta and have experience in Pediatric
ICU, Trauma, Ebola Taskforce, and Nurse Leadership and
Management. Nursing has shaped my life in significant
and immeasurable ways. I moved to Northwest Arkansas
in the fall of 2019. I am currently an Outpatient Specialty
RN who provides care for Pediatric Urology patients
across Northwest Arkansas. I am a nationally Certified
Pediatric Nurse and love working with children. I am
always humbled and inspired by their resilience in the
face of adversity. I love spending quality time with my
family and friends. I enjoy karaoke, game night, movies,
theatre, concerts, yoga, hiking, and cooking at home (I
am a bit of a foodie).
I joined ARNA in 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic
began to spread across our state, our country, and
the world. I wanted to learn more about advocacy,
specifically Nurse Advocacy, and the steps needed to
advance and support the nursing profession across
Arkansas. Now more than ever I believe finding a sense
of connection and unity among nurses to be of utmost
importance. I fear we have become more divided and
the inequities within healthcare and our own profession
have been further illuminated and strained as a result of
COVID-19.
I admire the work of Brene Brown. She defines
connection as “The energy that exists between people
when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can
give and receive without judgement; when they derive
sustenance and strength from the relationship”. I desire
to connect to nurses across the region to listen to their
stories, provide a platform for their voices, and work
beside them to create growth and equality for Arkansas
nurses and improvements to the health of all Arkansas
residents. Beginning in 2022, I plan to send out a survey.
I genuinely want to hear from you so as to learn how you
would like to be involved and what matters to you. As
Region 1 Director, my plan is to hold at least two or three
“Share Sessions” where nurses can share professional
strengths, what is working within their county, and
what changes they would like to see within their county,
current practice, and state. This will also be a great
opportunity to network, learn more about legislation/
policy making, and develop ideas to address/promote
growth within the profession. I believe in giving back
to the community and would like to create volunteer
opportunities to support a local shelter, provide health
screenings, and/or food pantry.
As Region 1 Director, I believe WE will only be
successful in supporting nurses across Region 1 and the
state, so long as YOU let your voice be heard and you
are involved in the change you wish to see.
I am Barbara Hudgens, your
new District 3 Region Director
for ARNA. I am from Magnolia,
Arkansas (SW) and have lived
here all my life. I am a nurse
educator at Southern Arkansas
University. I am married and have
3 children and 2 grandsons.
I am excited to be representing
nurses in our area and keeping
you all up to date on the what is important to nurses for
our state. The climate of nursing at this time is extremely
important and we all need to have a voice. ARNA is your
chance to have that voice. If there is anything you need
brought to the committee, or anything I can do for you,
please feel free to email, call, or text.
Welcome to ARNA Region 4!
This region covers a very large
physical area in the state of
Arkansas. However, in speaking
with members all over our region,
I find that we have so much in
common! The number one focus
is supporting the members/
nurses to be the best they can
to give top-notch patient care
in multiple setting. Improving patient outcomes has
been extremely challenging during the pandemic but it
remains the top priority.
So how can ARNA Region 4 help each nurse in this
endeavor:
1. Take care of yourself! ARNA has worked in
conjunction with ANA to provide workshops on
mental health and physical health topics. Be on
the watch via emails from our State Director, Susie
Marks and myself, monthly newsletters, and the
quarterly Arkansas Nursing News about these
opportunities.
2. There are opportunities to get involved! This is
your organization. Help us make this the best
nursing organization in Arkansas! Currently we
have openings on the By-Laws Committee and
the Practice Council. The best way to have an
impact is to be involved. Let me know if you are
interested.
When I was elected to serve as the Region 4
Director, I was immediately overwhelmed with meeting/
communicating with the vast number of members. Then
the pandemic hit and made it even more difficult. 2022
is a new year and I am ready to get things organized
for our region. I am open to any suggestions or needs
of the nurses in Region 4. Please let me know if there is
something specific you would like to see.
I am currently organizing:
1. STOP the BLEED training for nurses throughout
our region. Being ready and prepared for an
emergency is so important. If you would like
to be a local person to help me organize this in
your location – please email me and we will get it
scheduled.
2. Heart disease impacts many women. According
to the American Heart Association Go Red for
Women website: https://www.goredforwomen.
org/en/about-heart-disease-in-women/facts heart
disease is the #1 killer of women and approximately
1 woman dies of heart disease every minute of the
day. WOW!
I am planning a Go Red for Women event on
Friday February 4, 2022. Get all your colleagues
together to share the statistics of women and
heart disease, have everyone wear red, take a
picture and send to me. There will be awards for
largest group, most original theme based group,
and best public service announcement (PSA) that
will be shared among Region 4 members. Plan to
have fun and educate those around you! More
details after the holidays.
3. Nurses Day 2022 will be celebrated May 6! Let’s
start planning to celebrate us now. I am open to
ideas that we can share across the region. Send
me your ideas.
This is going to be a great year ~ keep in touch and
share any ideas you have – ARNA is here for you!
Sincerely,
Becky Parnell
Region 4 Director
Hi I’m Sarena Love and I am
serving as Region 5 Director for
ARNA. If you’re not already a
member I’d like to encourage you
to join the ranks of your fellow AR
nurses. ARNA welcomes all AR
nurses including LPN’s. Enhance
your professional development,
leadership skills, branch out and
be a part of ARNA today.
January, February, March 2022 Arkansas Nurse Today Page 13
LPN CORNER
Ending the Stigma: An LPN’s Viewpoint
limits when it comes to my mental and emotional wellbeing.
I know now when I should take a few minutes to
catch my breath before I get too overwhelmed or when
I should vent a little bit to Mrs. Becky, the receptionist
out in my office. (Let’s give her a big round of applause
for listening to me, judgement free!) Even on the rough
days, I get a few encouraging reminders that I am pretty
great at my job, regardless of what my mental illness is.
Being in the nursing profession has actually helped me
with a lot of my anxieties like talking on the phone, for
example.
We live in a world where if you break a bone, you
get it x-rayed and a cast put on, and everyone runs
to sign it. If you’re dealing with a mental illness there
are no radiologic or laboratory results to go off of, no
casting to heal your wounds, and nobody running to
sign your non-existent cast. That is the stigma. People
don’t see it in the same light. This is a generation that
does not understand completely about mental illnesses,
they romanticize it and use various mental disorders
Ending the Stigma: An LPN’s Viewpoint continued on page 14
Some days I wake up and everything feels calm, my
vision is clear, the world is mine to conquer. I dance upon
the ashes of my past and I have a sense of overwhelming
joy. Other days I have a hard time twisting my scars into
lessons. My bed feels like the safest place on the planet,
hiding me from the harshness of the world. The place
I am trying to escape is not outside of me, but within.
Mental illness is not an exaggeration. We fight a war
inside of our minds each and every day, and that alone
is exhausting. In addition to coping with what plagues
our minds, we who suffer often have to be confronted
by ignorant outside assumptions. There is such a stigma
with mental illness yet so many individuals suffer. I
guarantee you know at least one person, whether it
be a family member, friend, or coworker. Why is it so
disturbingly difficult to be open about these legitimate
disorders and illnesses? For so long I was ashamed of my
own battles with mental illness. I know now, especially
as a nurse, I have to stand up and be a voice for myself
AND my patients.
Why is it so easy for people to call us ‘crazy’ or judge
us so harshly about a diagnosis we cannot control? We
cannot choose the cards we are dealt, we just have to
accept them and make the best of our situations. Even in
the medical field, I have seen staff crack jokes about an
individual with a serious mental illness. That being said,
I am not a perfect human, I judge people without even
realizing it. I try my best to fix my thoughts or words and
understand what they are going through. I have seen
the looks and heard the words spoken by people who
surround me. I know exactly how my patients feel as the
world cracks down on them. This is exactly why I knew I
should write something about this.
I made one of my first attempts to be open about
my struggles by getting a couple tattoos that relate
to me. People ask what they stand for and this is the
perfect chance to quickly explain and attempt to help
someone understand, even just a little bit. It is slowly
getting easier to be open and to talk about these
things, but it is still utterly terrifying especially being a
nurse. Having a mental illness does not automatically
make you unsuitable for the nursing profession. I
have heard so many times “Why are you doing this?”
or “Shouldn’t you being doing something different
you know, less stressful?” I find it almost insulting. I
can’t find any evidence to say that nurses with mental
health disorders cannot do their jobs. However, there
are always circumstances that make this statement
untrue. Alcohol or drug addiction that has not been
rehabilitated or unmanaged/unstable treatment can,
without a doubt, interfere with patient care. I would
like to believe that in these cases, they can recover and
become stable enough to continue on into the career
they started. I find myself able to communicate so much
better with my patients at Elite due to the simple fact
that we share common ground. They may not know it,
but I do. I understand and I can empathize. Even if they
do not know my very own struggle, my patients seem
to be at ease talking to me… even while I am drawing
up their monthly injection with a big 2-inch needle. I
quite enjoy getting to know them more and more each
month. I firmly believe as long as you stay proactive in
your mental health journey and take care of yourself,
you can and WILL still be a fantastic nurse. I know my
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Is 2022 the year that you seek financial assistance to help you on your path to
advancing your nursing career? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS),
job opportunities for registered nurses are expected to grow by up to 12% through
2028, creating more than 438,000 new jobs. The outlook is similarly encouraging for
LPNs, with an anticipated job growth of up to 11%. However, with fewer nurses than
available positions, the growing shortage of nurses threatens to affect patient care
and treatment outcomes. When seeking to fund your educational path, half the battle
is finding resources to assist you. As a nurse in Arkansas, you do not have to look any
further than the Arkansas Nurses Foundation. The Arkansas Nurses Foundation has
been offering scholarships to nursing students for more than 15 years. These awards
are intended to nursing students meet financial obligations to be able to graduate
and make important contributions to the field.
Similarly, the Arkansas nursing community is full of intelligent nurses in the research
field. Research helps nurses determine effective best practices and improve patient
care. Research also helps nursing respond to changes in the healthcare environment,
patient populations and government regulations. The Arkansas Nurses Foundation
also fund research projects.
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• Current unencumbered RN or advanced practice nursing license with eligibility
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The Arkansas Center for Nursing, Inc. (ACN) is the
state's nursing workforce center and is a member of the
National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers. One of
the primary goals of the ACN is to collect and report data
related to the supply, demand, and educational capacity of
the nursing workforce in the state. The ACN also aims to
recognize and foster leadership excellence and to encourage
and support educational advancement among nurses and
nursing students in Arkansas. We believe that nurses are
well equipped and should be leaders in advancing the culture of health in our State.
As healthcare has entered into an unprecedented time of illness and strained
healthcare systems, we believe that the important roles that nurses play in sustaining
the healthcare infrastructure has been brought to light like never before. As nurses,
we have always recognized the vital role we serve in the delivery of health care,
however, we have not always been invited to the decision-making table. The COVID-19
pandemic has undoubtedly brought challenges never seen before in nursing. Nurses
have been asked to do the impossible and have risen to the occasion. However, we
recognize that in doing so, nurses have succumbed to incredible compassion fatigue
and burnout. This has made the role of the Arkansas Center for Nursing even more
important as we look to the future of health care.
Since the early 2000’s, there have been warnings of an impending nursing shortage
that was coming as the result of the retirement of the baby boomers. It may be safe
to say that the pandemic has hastened that shortage and it is now a reality. The
Arkansas Center for Nursing has been working hard for nearly a decade to track the
number of nurses in Arkansas and to predict the future demand on the workforce.
With the pandemic, we recognize that it is important to adapt our data collection
methods to meet the challenges of the profession. We are working on real-time data
collection methods that would allow us to track the fluid movement of nurses within
the profession, both in geographic location as well as clinical setting. This will allow
us to recognize trends that may present recruitment and retention challenges in the
future.
The impact of the pandemic has had positive effects on the profession as well. For
the first time in history, Arkansas Advance Practice Nurses have been able to carve a
pathway to practice at the full extent of their education and training. Likewise, nurses
have been given the authority to practice via telemedicine, breaking down many of
the barriers to care for Arkansans in the most remote parts of the State. And most
importantly, nurses have been invited to the table to help develop solutions for the
collapsing healthcare system. We believe that we will look back in 10 years and point
to this time and say, “That is when nurses were given a voice.”
While many of us are still in the trenches fighting hard each day against this deadly
corona virus, we believe that we are also on the brink of some major break-throughs
as a profession. Never before has it been more important for nurses to be involved
in professional organizations. These organizations are providing resources to help
nurses who are weary and overworked to connect with one another and develop
strategies to combat burnout. They are fighting for better work environments and
better pay. But they are also giving the profession of nursing a seat at the table where
critical decisions are being made each day. I encourage you to stay plugged in to your
professional organization(s). History is being made right now!
Nurses and non-nurses alike are encouraged to join the Arkansas Center for
Nursing. Please visit our website at www.arcenterfornursing.org for more information.
Ending the Stigma: An LPN’s Viewpoint continued from page 13
as an adjective. I cannot place blame on my generation alone, though. Too many
people of all ages do not understand. What we are feeling or struggling with does
not define us. You cannot always know what is going on with a person internally, so
no judgments should be made by the way the outside seems. We, as nurses in mental
health, should be advocates for our patients. Help them not feel so ashamed so they
are more open and willing to get the treatment they need instead of hiding behind a
curtain, scared of what the world might say.
As a friend, family member, spouse, coworker etc you might ask, “well what can I
possibly say or do to help?” That answer is not an easy one, but telling someone what
they feel is valid is a pretty darn good start. I may not have spoken much about my own
battle because frankly, we’d be here all day, but I am with you. Someone is searching
for some kind of reassurance or guidance out there like I was. Someone to relate to.
A nurse dealing with the struggle in fear of judgment about her capabilities, unsure
of how to ask for the support she needed, and wondering if anyone surrounding her
will see her differently. Share your battle and better yet, share your success. It doesn’t
end here…you made it this far, right?
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ARKANSAS NURSES FOUNDATION (ArNF) GRANT APPLICATION FORM
Name___________________________________________ Date_____________
Home Address___________________________________________________________
City_________________________________ State _________ Zip ________
Daytime Phone______________ Cell/Pager ____________ Fax ______________
Email __________________________________________________________________
EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION (all nursing programs attended)
Name & Location of Institution Major Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE (list three; start with most recent)
Position Place Dates
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (list three; start with most recent)
Study Title Institution or organization Dates
ACHIEVEMENTS (memberships, awards, manuscripts, publications, etc. and dates; must attach one page resume)
CURRENT/PROPOSED RESEARCH STUDY FOR WHICH FUNDING IS SOUGHT
Title Design and Methodology Timeline Budget Summary
Statement of approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB, or equivalent body) governing ethical treatment of
human and/or animal subjects in a research study (must be attached to application form).
I have read the requirements concerning the award of this research grant, and I agree to abide by the stipulations.
___________________________________ ____________________________ Date _______
Signature
Printed name
The amounts of research grants vary and are awarded at the discretion of the ArNF officers and ArNF Scholarship
Committee members. Research grants are awarded without regard to race, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, or
national origin. The ArNF Scholarship Committee reserves the right not to award a research grant if applicants are
not considered qualified. Research grants are awarded once each year.
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Scholarships
1. General Academic Scholarship
2. In addition to the academic scholarship, the following designated scholarships have been
made available through contributions:
a. Dorothea Funk Scholarship – available to an Arkansas Registered Nurse who is
committed to community health nursing and seeking an Advanced Practice Nursing
degree
b. Mary Gray Scholarship - available to an Arkansas Registered Nurse seeking any
Advanced Practice Nursing degree
The Arkansas Nurses Foundation (ARNF) Board of Trustees reserves the right to make no award in
any given year. The amounts of scholarship awards vary and are awarded at the discretion of the
ARNF officers. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, sex, religion, age, sexual
orientation, or national origin. Scholarships are awarded for one year only.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the academic scholarship the applicant must:
1. Hold an Arkansas Nursing license in good standing with the Arkansas State Board of
Nursing (LPN, RN, APRN)
2. Be a resident of Arkansas at the time of application
3. Submit a completed application packet received or postmarked by June 30 th
4. Not be a current member of the ARNF Board of Trustees
Eligibility requirements specific to a designated scholarship:
• Dorothea Funk Scholarship:
Must be an Arkansas Registered Nurse seeking an Advanced Practice Nursing degree
(Certified Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurse Midwife, and Certified
Registered Nurse Anesthetist) to be used for community health nursing with demonstrated
need.
• Mary Gray Scholarship:
Must be an Arkansas Registered Nurse seeking an Advanced Practice Nursing degree
(Certified Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurse Midwife, and Certified
Registered Nurse Anesthetist)
The complete application packet must include:
Application Packet
1. Completed official ARNF Scholarship application
2. Cover letter stating need for the scholarship; intended use of funds (including a statement
regarding other financial assistance, i.e., organizational scholarships, stipends, tuition
waivers or reductions, etc.); and barriers you may encounter with a plan of how you will
overcome them.
3. Current resume (one page including education, work experience, achievements, and honors,
if applicable).
4. Two letters of recommendation (one from current faculty) including leadership qualities,
hours of completion in program (if applicable), and academic ability of the applicant.
5. Official undergraduate and graduate transcript(s) from all nursing programs attended (in a
sealed envelope with the Registrar’s signature or stamp on flap).
6. Letter of acceptance into a nationally accredited nursing degree program
7. The ARNF Scholarship application must be received or postmarked by June 30 th of the
application year. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure supporting documents are
received or postmarked by the deadline. Incomplete application packets will not be
considered.
8. Optional: Extracurricular activities (achievements, organization memberships, volunteer
work)
Mail completed application to:
Arkansas Nurses Foundation
P.O. Box 26483
Little Rock, AR 72221
Funds from the scholarship will be applied toward a nursing degree in any nationally accredited
nursing program and will be sent to the institution you are attending.
Procedure
The ARNF Board of Trustees will review and select the recipient(s). The final decision on the
recipients will be based upon the completed application packet as outlined above. The ARNF Board
of Trustees will determine the scholarship amount. The scholarship recipient(s) will be notified by
the ARNF Board of their scholarship amount and will be recognized at the Arkansas Nurses
Association (ARNA) annual meeting.
The Chairperson of the ARNF Board of Trustees will notify the Arkansas Community Foundation
(organization that holds the ARNF scholarship account) of the names, institutions, and scholarship
amounts as soon as the final decisions are completed.
The scholarship recipients are encouraged to attend/appear at the ARNA annual meeting to be
recognized.
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Program planning to attend for which you are seeking scholarship:
Goal of further education:
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I have read the requirements concerning the granting of this scholarship, and I agree to abide
by the stipulations.
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Breaking the
Addiction
Tobacco Cessation Training
for Healthcare Providers
Presented by
With the help of a clinician, the odds of
quitting tobacco more than double.
While counseling and medication are both effective for tobacco cessation,
combining these treatments can be even more effective.
This training will instruct participants with developing quit plans for tobacco
users, prescribing medications and referring patients for lung cancer screenings.
Target Audience: Physicians, physician’s assistants, nurses, pharmacists, wellness
managers, nutritionists, respiratory therapists, dental professionals, social workers,
community health professionals, cancer and tobacco control advocates.
Continued Education Information: Contact Arkansas Cancer Coalition for
more information.
REGISTER ONLINE AT
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACCBTI
Contact: info@arcancercoalition.org | 501.404.0028
2021 FALL SESSIONS*
November 8th
Patricia Franklin, APRN, CTTS
Low Dose CT Screening
November 9th
Sandra Brown, DNP
Motivational Interviewing
November 10th
Julie Kissack, PharmD
Pharmacotherapy
2022 SPRING SESSIONS*
February 7th
Patricia Franklin, APRN, CTTS
Low Dose CT Screening
February 8th
Sandra Brown, DNP
Motivational Interviewing
February 9th
Julie Kissac, PharmD
Pharmacotherapy
*All Fall and Spring Sessions are held virtually.
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