South Dakota Nurse - May 2022

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President’s
Message
Deb Fischer Clemens, President, SDNA
Easter is behind us, and
although the weather at this
time has not demonstrated that,
Spring is here. It’s a time of
new growth, despite occasional
appearances of snow and
cold. As I thought about this
President’s Address, I came up
with three things that I wanted
to share.
The first thought is that
May is at hand, and we
celebrate nurses for the entire
month. The theme this year Deb Fischeris
“You Make a Difference.” Clemens
Nurses do make a difference as trusted advocates who
ensure individuals, families, and communities receive
quality patient care and services. They also make a
difference by influencing and shaping health policy
decisions to ensure access to high-quality, affordable
healthcare coverage. Nurses unique expertise has
resulted in the 20 years straight of recognition as the
most trusted professionals. Congratulations!
The American Nurses Association will show
appreciation for nurses according to the following
weekly themes for May.
• Self-Care Week: May 1-7
• Recognition Week: May 8-14
• Professional Development Week: May 15-21
• Community Engagement Week: May 22-28
On May 18th at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time the
American Nurses Association is hosting a virtual event
to celebrate.
The second thought to share is that Nurses must
acknowledge the professional expertise they bring
to their work and take credit for the amazing job of
prioritizing what’s most important: a true professional
possesses unique knowledge and skills derived from
research and education in a specific discipline, adheres
to a code of ethics and promotes the public good within
their expert domain.
My third and final thought for this address was
brought to mind in a book I was given called “Life is
Messy.” The book was written by Matthew Kelly, a
New York Times best-selling author: “So life is messy,
it isn’t a color-within-the-lines exercise. It’s a wild
and outrageous invitation full of uncertain outcomes.
The mess of life is both inevitable and unexpected.
It is filled with delightful mysteries and frustrating
predicaments.” The quotation brought to my mind the
situation of the last two years. Life is messy, but as
professionals we must allow ourselves to be filled with
hope, grace, and prayer as we move forward.
Happy Nurses Month!
"NO" on Amendment C
South Dakotans for Fair Elections, the campaign
formed to oppose amendment C, is comprised of a broad
coalition of individuals and organizations that spans
industries and partisan politics, working to ensure that
South Dakota’s ballot initiative measures, constitutional
amendment, and referred measure process stay intact.
Amendment C will lead to unintended consequences
for our state. It's confusing, unnecessary, risky, and it will
permanently change our constitution in ways we can't even
imagine yet. So if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Here's the fine print: Amendment C would permanently
change our constitution to end majority rule for ballot
measures, allowing a small minority to block important
decisions that most voters want. It shreds the sacred "majority
rules" tradition this country and our state was founded on.
Amendment C is also unconstitutional, and a lawsuit
has already been filed against it.
The truth is that out-of-state lobbyists and special
interests will be the real winners if C passes. Amendment C
Sunday, October 2, 2022
&
Monday, October 3, 2022
gives power to special interests while undermining the will
of South Dakota voters – perhaps that's why an out-of-state
special interest group is bankrolling the campaign to pass it.
Lastly, consider this: if C passes, it will take just 41% of
voters to block funding for important programs, including
law enforcement, rural health centers, nursing homes,
schools – the list goes on. We can't allow our state to be
held hostage by just a few people.
Amendment C would profoundly impact South Dakota's
long history of voter engagement at the ballot box since
creating the ballot initiative process in 1898. Since then,
South Dakotans have regularly been asked to play a role
in policy-making. Yet, for over 124 years, South Dakotan
voices have been heard with a simple majority.
Amendment C faces widespread opposition from
business owners, workers, mayors of our cities, and rural
residents alike, who all oppose C because they know it's
wrong for South Dakota's future.
Join us in voting "NO" on Amendment C.
Please Save the Dates
2022 South Dakota Nurses Association
Annual Convention
Location:
Ramkota Hotel
3200 West Maple Street
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Please mark your calendars today for the annual
South Dakota Nurses Association’s Convention where
you will have the opportunity to hear from nursing
leaders and clinical experts on leadership, clinical and
self-care topics.
The convention also provides you an opportunity
to network and build professional relationships with
nurses from throughout South Dakota.
2022 SDNA Convention Web Page:
https://bit.ly/3LNFheF
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