Iowa Nurse Reporter - June 2022

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Page 2 • Iowa Nurse Reporter June, July, August 2022 IOWA NURSES FOUNDATION Nurses are extraordinary! Let’s say that again, Nurses are extraordinary! The Iowa Nurses Foundation (INF) is asking all to recognize and support nurses. The INF’s mission is to promote and support the professional and educational development of registered nurses in Iowa. INF’s vision is to be recognized as the entity for the advancement of the nursing profession in Iowa. Your gift to the Iowa Nurses Foundation can help enrich the lives of scores of Iowa residents by giving one individual the Linda Opheim, BSN, RN, MHCA, CIC INF Chair chance to become a nurse, to continue study, or do research. Scholarships available include: Iowa Nurses Foundation Scholarship and Mike Anderson Memorial Fund Scholarship. Money contributed to INF is used to provide loans and scholarships for students participating in all levels of registered nurse academic programs. INF also provides awards to support nursing research endeavors and attendance at continuing education programs. INF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION To be used with hardcopy submission only! Personal Information Name: Address: Email: How may I help? There are several ways to financially support the INF’s mission by contributions. At this time, we invite anyone to recognize a nurse. Please share this opportunity with others who might be interested. The INF board realizes nearly everyone knows an extraordinary nurse. They likely have a nurse in their family, in your neighborhood, or in your school or workplace. Would you like to be able to recognize that nurse and provide support for future nurses in the name of that extraordinary nurse? The Iowa Nurses Foundation (INF) invites you to recognize a nurse who has helped you, your family, or your community through their extraordinary care. The INF is a 501 (3) c subsidiary of the Iowa Nurses Association and offers several scholarships to nurses and nursing students annually. To recognize a nurse(s) and support the education of nurses in Iowa you are asked to submit the name of an extraordinary nurse(s) and donate $25.00 or more to the INF. The nurse will receive a certificate of recognition, will be identified in the state publication of nurses, The Iowa Nurse Reporter, and they will be named at the annual meeting of the Iowa Nurses Association. Please send nominations to https://iowanurses. nursingnetwork.com/page/79571-donate Nominations are due by August 1, 2022. Thank you for recognizing extraordinary nurses. Phone Number: The “Iowa Nurse Reporter” is the official publication of the Iowa Nurses Foundation and the Iowa Nurses Association, a constituent member of the American Nurses Association, published quarterly every March, June, September and December. Executive Director Tobi Lyon Phone: 515-225-0495 Email: tmoore@iowanurses.org 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. INF, INA 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 the price of advertisement. Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement or approval by the Iowa Nurses Foundation or Iowa 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. INF, INA 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 INF, INA or those of the national or local associations. Please include the following with your application: • Professional Promise Essay • Resume or Curriculum Vitae • Academic Transcripts • Minimum two (2) letters of reference for RN-BSN • Minimum three (3) letters of reference for MSN, DNP or PhD level degrees • Headshot Photo Scholarship applicant is seeking: RN-BSN (not available to pre-licensure nursing students) MSN DNP PhD How To Apply: Application cover page and required documents must be mailed to: Iowa Nurses Foundation 2501 Jolly Road, Suite 110 Okemos, MI 48864 To apply online, please click here. This cover page is not needed for online submissions. Important Deadlines and Information: • The scholarship application deadline is July 1, 2022. • Scholarships will be awarded in August 2022. • Please note that all scholarship checks will be made out to the recipient, as well as the nursing school they are attending. Checks will then be mailed to the address the recipient provided in their application for them to deliver to the nursing school. 5 RNs, LPNs & CNAs Ottumwa Regional Health Center is looking for RNs, LPNs and CNAs to join our team! Must have current license. Tuition Reimbursement, Sign-On/ Relocation Bonuses,* Community Service Incentives, 401K Plan with Company provided match, Employee Discounts, Excellent benefits, Wellness Program, Competitive Salaries, and more! *Bonuses for eligible positions only Apply Today! Phone: 641-684-2372 • Email: hr@orhc.com http://www.ottumwaregionalhealth.com/careers/
June, July, August 2022 Iowa Nurse Reporter • Page 3 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE “There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” Amanda Gorman As we deal with the ongoing ramifications of the pandemic, and considering unspeakable current events, it is difficult to know where to begin. I cannot write-in a moment of silence for the lives lost, nor would it ever be enough. The traumatic events in Uvalde reverberated across the country and nurses, who extend their hearts to the victims as they simultaneously are called upon to endure, Tobi Lyon, MBA, CAE know firsthand the unnatural horror of such carnage. When we think about how we carry on, we must think about our why. I believe it is because we have hope – and not just a glimmer of it. There is hope in the initiatives and action we are taking; hope in the future; hope for change and reform; hope in each of you. As we work to drive change and advocate policy for a better, safer world, let us call on that hope to advance our goals and goodness. Now more than ever, it is vital that nurses’ voices be heard, and their perspective be seen. We began the year with very successful and informative Annual Legislative Day where our nurses had the opportunity to drive this policy initiative. With the same goal in mind (to strengthen the voices and visibility of Iowa nurses), we will soon be hosting town halls so that members can participate in an open-forum discussion intended to provide support and develop goals and initiatives around the needs and issues currently impacting the profession. Town Hall topics will include, DEI initiatives, culture in nursing, and improving recruitment and retention – among others. Whether through membership, programs, educational resources, or the Foundation, our collective participation is what allows us to continue to turn INA’s vision into a reality. Through intentional listening, research and data, the INA will be taking deep strides to determine “what’s wrong” and seeking nurses’ input and expertise to provide the solutions nurses want. For too long, nursing was a subsidiary of the healthcare system; nurses were taken for granted, and their voices were underutilized. While the circumstance is regrettable (to say the least) it did allow us to demand we be heard, and the work of INA members and leadership exhibits our desire to be listened to. We have been fortunate to have such staunch leadership to guide INA and to have someone like President Christina Peterson and the INA Board of Directors who continue to lead the association with thoughtful insight and resolve. By working together and prioritizing our needs, we can actualize INA’s vision to promote the growth of this profession, engage our members in enriching ways, and influence policy. While the resiliency of our nurses is commendable, the only way to preserve nurses’ well-being is by prioritizing the care and support of ourselves and each other. We talk about not being able to fill an empty cup, and I continue to urge each of you to prioritize yourself. Not just so you can take care of others, but so you might continue to better the conditions for yourself and future generations. Our world needs you. Additionally, I want to recognize the enormous feat of what we are doing, no longer merely surviving but building a sustainable, viable future. Historically, nurses are lionhearted and committed to the care they provide. Part of that history now includes a global pandemic – as well as ongoing acts of gun violence – of which nurses experience the devastating aftermath firsthand. While we should be proud of our achievements, it should not go unsaid that they are made more remarkable by the environment and odds defied. As we continue to call upon your superhumanity, let’s continue with purpose as we define our terms. INA is here for you, the way you are always there for everyone else. Thank you! RNs & LPNs Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN If you're looking to join a passionate team with opportunities to learn and grow, we encourage you to apply at one of our Iowa locations. Cedar Rapids (319) 364-5151 • Waterloo (319) 234-7777 Dubuque (563) 556-1161 Here are a few ways we stay committed to our employees: Flexible Schedules Comprehensive Benefits Education-Student Loan Assistance & Reimbursement for current student loans Competitive Wages 401k Sign-on bonus available at all locations Stop in, call or apply online at: careers.promedicaseniorcare.org today. EOE
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