New Jersey Nurse - June 2022

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The Official Publication of the New Jersey State Nurses Association/Institute for Nursing
Volume 52 • Number 3 Quarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 141,000 RNs and LPNs in New Jersey June 2022
Inside...
President’s Report
IFN Report
Page 7
Institute for Nursing 2022 Scholarship Awardees
Page 17
Index
New Jersey Begins Legal Cannabis Sales for Adults. ..2
CEO Report. .................................3
Region News ................................4
In Memoriam - Shirley Smoyak. ..................8
FNAP ......................................9
The New Jersey State Nurses Association
Diva and Don Gala. ........................10
NJCCN....................................12
The New Standards for Quality Nurse Practitioner
Education: A Message for Prospective NP Students.. 13
Two New Jersey School Nurses Receive National
Recognition. .............................14
Nursing Coalition Taking Shape to Address Issues in
Nursing.................................... 15
LPN Forum.................................... 18
NJSNA Election Policy........................... 22
“The public health nurses
of the 1920s and 1930s
were perhaps not as facile at
understanding this reality or
not as skilled at thriving within
an environment when the
political alliances were flexible
and shifting, but they did
adjust.” (Mason, et al., Pg. 21)
“Advocacy is a dish best
served coordinated.”
Suzanne Miyamoto, Nurses Mary Ellen Levine
in Washington Internship
Speech 2014 (From in Mason, et al., 2021, p. 25)
In a climate that is as changeable as during a
pandemic, healthcare and nursing has certainly had to
adjust. In the light of the needs of our communities
and patients, advocacy for nursing has certainly not
taken a back seat! During the past few months, we
have experienced the accusation and now conviction
of a nurse of criminally negligent homicide resulting
in a patient fatality. Criminality of a medical error
will no doubt impact the ‘Just Culture’ and ‘To Err is
Human’ environment so necessary in healthcare. It
is in our humanness which we, along with healthcare
systems, employers, and healthcare colleagues strive
to maintain the trust of the public in an environment
fraught with increasing responsibility, skill, and
educational preparation rigors. It is under the duress
of individual morbidity of increasing numbers of
Americans, lack of public health funding, and the
lack of understanding of what it means and what
it costs for ‘sick care’ as opposed to ‘well care.’ As
Membership
healthcare strives to provide effective and safe care,
the precedent of blame on the individual caregiver,
the healthcare provider, for a mistake is indeed
distressing.
In New Jersey, under the watchful eye of the New
Jersey State Nurses Association, the Division of
Consumer Affairs had proposed to include accusations
of discrimination to be a reportable licensure offense.
Unbeknown to many nurses, nursing organizations,
and healthcare employers, this rule was published on
the New Jersey Register back on March 7th, 2022.
While our communities struggle with the numerous
events affecting our state and our nation, nurses
and healthcare has made strides to understand and
address the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Not intended to undermine the efforts of the Division,
a statement was crafted by the Nursing Coalition,
including representation from the New Jersey State
Nurses Association, in opposition to accusations of
discrimination a reportable offense. We agreed the
intent of the rule was in fact being addressed, in ways
too new and untested, which are intended to address
discrimination, including some established by law.
At this time, the result of our efforts had not been
determined.
As your NJSNA President, it is truly an honor and
a privilege to serve you, the nurses of New Jersey. I
invite you to join, become more involved, and more
educated in the civics of our state under which your
license is legislated and regulated.
References
Mason, D., Dickson, E., Perez, G. A., McLemore, M.
(2021). Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care
(8th Edition). Elsevier Health Sciences: Missouri.
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New Jersey Begins Legal Cannabis Sales
for Adults
By Ken Wolski, RN, MPA, Coalition for Medical
Marijuana New Jersey, Executive Director
On April 21, 2022, New Jersey began the legal
sale of cannabis to adults at twelve of the existing
medical marijuana dispensaries, or Alternative
Treatment Centers (ATCs), in the state. The ATCs
served over 12,000 customers that day, who were
eager to purchase cannabis without fear of arrest, or
without having to divulge a medical condition which
qualified them to use it.
New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission
(CRC), 1 which recently completed its first year of
operation, is developing the regulations for this new
industry, along with managing the state’s Medicinal
Cannabis Program (MCP). The CRC’s mission is to
create the cannabis industry with social justice at
its core. 2 Minorities, women, and disabled veterans
will get 30% of the new licenses. Many small
organizations have already been granted conditional
license approvals by the CRC, and they hope to start
opening within the year.
New Jersey’s MCP has been operational since
2012 and currently serves about 130,000 patients.
Officials estimate there are an additional 800,000
recreational, or adult use, cannabis consumers in
the state. The CRC was concerned that adult-use
sales would negatively impact medical access, but it
took measures to ensure that this would not happen,
including separate lines at the ATCs, home delivery,
and online ordering and curbside pickup for patients.
In 2014, the Coalition for Medical Marijuana–
New Jersey, Inc. (CMMNJ), endorsed legalization
of cannabis as the best way to get this “essential
medicine.” 3 to the most people. 4 CMMNJ said
legalization will allow hundreds of thousands of state
residents to experience the many medical benefits of
cannabis. New Jersey voters overwhelmingly approved
Ballot Question #1, to legalize, tax, and regulate
cannabis, in the November 2020 election. 5
The Coalition for Medical Marijuana (CMMNJ) has
identified several post-legalization goals:
• A home cultivation program for patients. 6 This
will reduce costs and guarantee the availability
of specific strains of cannabis that are most
effective for individual treatment.
• Insurance coverage for medical cannabis,
including Senate Bill 313, 7 which passed
unanimously out of the Senate Health
Committee in March 2022.
• Access to medical cannabis for qualified
patients in all health care facilities and state
institutions. 8 This will improve patient care and
reduce the associated costs, as cannabis treats
and stabilizes multiple conditions.
• Dosing and Administration guidelines and
educational programs on the Endocannabinoid
System (ECS). These should be adopted and
promulgated by the state, as medical cannabis
becomes part of the treatment regimen for at
least 10% of adults in New Jersey.
Nurses are encouraged to join the American
Cannabis Nurses Association 9 to learn more about
the ECS, an emerging field of bioscience, which some
researchers believe may play a role in all disease
processes.
Other resources for nurses include the annual
conferences by Patients Out of Time, 10 the website of
Americans for Safe Access, 11 and The Answer Page, 12
for Continuing Education Contact Hours.
References:
1. Cannabis Regulatory Commission: https://www.
nj.gov/cannabis/
2. https://www.nj.gov/cannabis/businesses/priorityapplications/index.shtml
3. Governor Murphy’s Executive Order #107 allowed
the ATCs to stay open during COVID restrictions,
declaring them “essential services.” https://nj.gov/
infobank/eo/056murphy/pdf/EO-107.pdf
4. Opinion: N.J. should legalize, tax and regulate
marijuana,
https://www.nj.com/timesopinion/2014/01/opinion_nj_should_legalize_tax.
html
5. NJ Election Results: Question 1- Legalize
Marijuana- Ballot Issue: https://elections.
ap.org/nj/results/2020-11-03/state/
NJ/race/I/raceid/31679?fbclid=IwAR
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6. Proposed Medical Cannabis Home Cultivation
Program: http://cmmnj.blogspot.com/2021/01/isexample-of-sample-legislation.html
7. Bill S313: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/billsearch/2022/S313
8. It's time for N.J. to fully embrace medical marijuana
| Opinion: https://www.nj.com/opinion/2016/01/nj_
needs_to_embrace_medical_marijuana_opinion.html
9. American Cannabis Nurses Association: https://www.
cannabisnurses.org/
10. Patients Out of Time: https://patientsoutoftime.com/
11. Americans for Safe Access: https://www.
safeaccessnow.org/
12. The Answer Page: https://www.theanswerpage.com/
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June 2022 New Jersey Nurse & Institute for Nursing Newsletter Page 3
CEO Report
Political Updates:
We are now going into
the second quarter of the
Legislative Session 2022-
2023. The focus of the
legislature has been on Covid
and the Budget during the
first quarter. In May, the
legislature started working on
advancing other bills. The
last half of 2022 will be a
busy time for NJSNA and our
lobbyist in advocating for the
Judith Schmidt
advancement of the following bills:
Legislation Watch:
• Removal of APN/Physician Collaborating
Agreement (A2886/S1522)
o Assembly bill and Senate bill reintroduced
o Bills have been sent to the Health
Committees
o NJSNA Board recommends support
• Nurse Staffing Committees (A224)
o Assembly bill in Health Committees
o No Senate version
o NJSNA Board recommends support
• Surgical Smoke (A256/S732)
o Assembly bill and Senate bill reintroduced
o Bills have been sent to the Health
Committees
o NJSNA Board recommends support
• Nurse Title Protection (A3829)
o Reintroduced in the Assembly
o Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions
o Actively looking for sponsor in the Senate
o NJSNA Board recommends support
• BSN in 10 (A2194/ S1050)
o Assembly bill and Senate bill reintroduced
o Referred to Senate Health
o Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions
o NJSNA Board recommends support
Collaboration with the New Jersey Board of
Nursing:
• All NJ Board of Nursing positions have been
filled except two public members.
• Continuing to facilitate resolution to problems
that NJSNA members and non-members are
experiencing. NJSNA Executive Board met with
leadership in the Division of Consumer Affairs
last year to discuss issues that our members
were having when contacting the board of
nursing. This dialogue will remain open until
resolutions are obtained.
• NJSNA still assists its members with any issues
regarding licensure.
• Executive Director/Secretary to the Board
of Nursing Position posted in October. The
position has been filled and we are awaiting
an official announcement from the Division
of Consumer Affairs. Donette Walker is the
Interim Executive Director.
• The Attorney General proposed a Rule
on Discrimination and Harassment for all
licensee under the Division of Consumer
Affairs. This rule does affect nursing and may
have unintended consequences. NJSNA in
collaboration with the Nursing Coalition Group
submitted comments to the DCA. Here is the
proposed rule: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.
gov/Proposals/Pages/dca03072022-proposal.
aspx
Collaboration with the American Nurses
Association (ANA):
• Assisting the Healthy Nurse Health NJ group in
the “RNConnect” Project through ANA to help
nurses experiencing stress in the workplace.
• Collaborating with the ANA and NJ
Department of Health “CDC’s Project Firstline”
regarding infection prevention.
• Appointed to the National Nurse Staffing Task
Collaboration with other organizations:
NJSNA continues to network with and provide
valuable input into the following:
• NJ Business and Industry Health Care Policy
Committee
• Clinicians for Climate Health.
• Consortium of New Jersey Nurse Educators
• ONL NJ Legislation and Advocacy Committee
• Rutgers University School of Nursing Advisory
Committee
• Kean University School of Nursing Advisory
Committee
• Felician University School of Nursing Advisory
Committee
• NJ Department of Health Professional Advisory
Committee
o Allocation of Scarce Resources (Staff, PPE,
and Ventilators)
o Covid Testing
o Vaccine Hesitancy
o Vaccine Distribution plans for children and
young adults
o Vaccinator Recruitment
• Nuture New Jersey- looking at Maternal-child
mortality and morbidity.
• New Jersey Collaborating Center

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R egion News
Region 1
Morris, Passaic,
Sussex, Warren
Meghan Keaveney, BSN, RN, VP of
Communication
Region 1 hope that this summer offers warmth
and well-deserved breaks. Our members are very
busy and involved within our community. Please
consider purchasing Nightingale lamp notecards
which assists our region in our philanthropic
endeavors. Please contact President Parker
(taralynneparker71@gmail.com) if interested
in purchasing notecards. A pack of 10 cards is
available for purchase for $20.00.
We continue to seek other venues to host our
history, photos, and artifacts.
Region 1 has been continuously participating in
donating to various food pantries throughout the
region.
Business Meetings
We had an in person meeting in June at a
Sussex location on the campus of Newton Medical
Center.
Upcoming Meetings:
Region 1 is so excited to host our annual dinner
meeting on Wednesday September 21st at the
Rockaway River Country Club at 6pm. We seek
to celebrate the year of the Nurse Educator and
explore the continuim of nursing education from
baccalaureate to master’s and the educational
transition of a new graduate to from the lens of
experts in higher education and hospital educator
as well as a novice nurse.
NJSNA Election 2023
Nominations are open for 2023 and include
Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President for
Communication, Vice President for Education,
Warren County Coordinator, Passaic County
Coordinator and two positions open for
Nominations Committee.
Library Displays:
Active Region 1 Member and Historian Lauren
Krause continues to promote Region 1 at local
libraries; most recently in Wayne, NJ. (see photo)
Social Media Presence
Follow our social media pages for the most upto-date
for our events and news postings. Twitter
and Instagram handles are @NJSNARegion1.
Facebook link is as follows: https://www.facebook.
com/NJSNARegion1/
Region 2
Bergen, Hudson
Mary Jane Genuino, DNP RN-BC
As we usher in the warm months, it is also an
excellent time to remember the past two years and
what nursing as a profession has gone through. We
celebrate Nurses Week with the appreciation we
all need and rightly deserve. Gone are the days of
isolation and mask mandates but lest we forget, we
must keep in mind the challenges we have faced
and learn from the experience.
Region 2 celebrated Nurses week with a dinner/
educational program at Picco Tavern in Hackensack
and was well-attended by seasoned and new
members alike. The topic for the night was Rapid
Mood Screener and breaking the Myth on Bipolar
Disorder, sponsored by Abbvie Pharmaceuticals.
The members also collected medical supplies, nonperishable
foods, and sleeping bags to help with
the emergency assistance efforts for the citizens of
Ukraine.
With the new board members and committee
members installed, the region is also looking for
volunteers. We are looking for volunteers to run for
the following positions: president, vice-president,
and treasurer. Joining a professional organization
is the first step, but it is equally essential to be
active and involved. It is a way for us to give back
and learn valuable skills in the process. Anyone
interested can email Mary Jane Genuino, DNP
RN-BC, Mgenuino1@gmail.com or Dr. Adepoju at
gadepoju2016@gmail.com.
Region 3
Essex, Union Counties
Elsie A. Rivera, DNP, APN. FNP-C
VP Communications
Region 3 continues to thank all members for
their continued support during the Spring events.
Nurses Night Out held at the Stage House Tavern
on April 13th was a huge success as we networked
with members, both new and old. Dr. Denise
Warren discussed the “Importance of Mentorship,
Scholarship, & Preceptorship” to attendees. CEs
were provided for the event. Congratulations to the
raffle winners!
The annual membership meeting was held
in person at Montclair State University and
via Zoom, where we discussed “Hot Topics in
Nursing,” including moral injury, the Tennessee
Verdict, staffing solutions, and legislative topics.
The evening started with a tour of the nursing
simulation stations. Thank you to MSU for hosting
the meeting.
Congratulations to Dr. Shanda Johnson and Dr.
Varsha Singh for receiving the Institute for Nursing
Divas Awards for their contributions to the nursing
profession. It was a night of nursing appreciation
and commemorating all the work IFN continues to
advocate for Nursing forward in New Jersey.
Grow Like a Pro presentation on March 22 by
Dr. Varsha Singh was well received. We learned
to grow plants and how to effectively recycle
waste to care for Mother Earth. She eloquently
drew parallels between growing plants and that of
personal and professional growth and caring for
ourselves as nurses. Additionally, the plant sale
fundraising was a great success, thanks to those
who help raise funds for Region 3, in order to fulfill
its goal.
Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Talmont for
her publication: Telehealth Readiness Assessment
of Perinatal Nurses (2022), Nursing for Women’s
Health, Volume 26, Issue 2, 86-94.
Region 3 General Meetings for 2022. Stay
connected to see where the next meeting will take
place.

June 2022 New Jersey Nurse & Institute for Nursing Newsletter Page 5
R egion News
September 20 6:30 – 8p
December 6 6:30-8p
Find out what Region 3 is up to on NJSNA
Region 3 microsite, Facebook, Instagram and
LinkedIn.
Call for Nominations – 2022. Region 3
Nominations Committee has called for member
suggestions for the November 2022 elections.
President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, VP
Communications, Member-at-Large Essex and
Union Counties, and Nominating Committee.
Members would take office January 2023.
For additional questions or information please
email Shanda Johnson, Chair Nominations
Committee NJSNARegion03@gmail.com
Region 4
Bucks, Hunterdon,
Mercer, Middlesex,
Somerset Counties
Maureen Clark-Gallagher MS, RN
President
The Region 4 Board continues to work for you.
We thank you for all that you are doing for the
nursing profession and the communities that we
serve.
We continue to have monthly Board meetings. As
of March 10, with our program on Self Awareness,
Peer Support, and Moral Injury by Nurse2Nurse, we
began alternating Board meetings one month and
educational programs the next month. The link to
the Nurse2Nurse Presentation can be found on the
Region 4 microsite Continuing Education Section
https://njsna.org/regional-site/region-4. The May
program, by Megan Filorama, MSN, APN-C Nurse
Coach and Region 4 Member, was Reclaiming Your
Happiness Without Changing Your Job: 5 Steps for
Nurses. These programs have been well received by
Region 4 members, nursing students, and members
of other Regions.
The Region 4 Board meeting and educational
program meetings are held on the second Thursday
of every month at 7 pm. The meetings are held via
Zoom and we also have a good time. The more the
merrier! Please contact me at mgallagher@tesu.edu
and I will send you the meeting link and agenda.
In alignment with the information in the
previous paragraph, we have created an Education
Committee. If you are interested in joining this
committee or have ideas for education programs
that you would like us to present, please email VP
of Education Nowai Keleekai-Brapoh at nowai.
keleekai@gmail.com.
Region 4 believes that education scholarships
are important to the advancement of the
nursing profession. For a number of years,
Region 4 has offered the BARBARA WRIGHT
SCHOLARSHIP. To obtain a Region 4
Scholarship application, please click on the link
(scroll to the bottom of the page) https://njsna.
org/scholarship/ The deadline is September 1,
2022.
A scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will
be awarded to a registered nurse who is a NJSNA
Region 4 member (minimum of one year) and/
or a nursing student who lives in Region 4 and is
enrolled in a nursing education program at one
of the following levels and meets the criteria and
policy below.
To support this endeavor, Region 4’s Dr. Barbara
Wright Scholarship has a site associated with the
IFN for tax free donations. The link is https://njsna.
memberclicks.net/donation. Information about this
scholarship can be found on the NJSNA website at
https://njsna.org/scholarship/
Region 4’s microsite has been available for
several months and, according to the number
of hits, is a popular resource with members. We
are thrilled!! We strive to keep it up to date and
inclusive of pertinent information for you. Please
check us out at https://njsna.org/regional-site/
region-4/
We also strive to communicate with you through
the Region 4 newsletters. We hope you are enjoying
them. Region 4 members are automatically emailed
the newsletter. If you are not a member of Region
4 and would like to receive a copy, please email me
and I will gladly email it to you.
We welcome your contributions and/or ideas
on what you would like covered in the Newsletter
or on the microsite. Please send us your
accomplishments, photos, or anything else you
deem relevant to nursing. We also encourage you to
write an article for the Newsletter.
Region 4 members are encouraged to use the
new MemberClicks membership website. https://
njsna.memberclicks.net/
Region 4 consists of outstanding nurses who
make a difference in the nursing profession and
those we serve. Nursing’s commitment makes a
difference be it on the local level, state, national,
and/or international level. Region 4 had the
pleasure of recognizing nursing excellence at the
recent IFN Diva and Dons Gala. I have included
some photos that I hope you enjoy.
Please know that the Region 4 Board is here for
you. Feel free to reach out to me or any member of
the Region 4 Board.

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R egion News
Region 5
Burlington, Camden,
Cumberland,
Gloucester, and Salem
Trish Egenton MSN, RN, CEN, CCRN, NE-BC
Communications Director
NJSNA Region 5 is pleased to welcome Marilyn
Mapp, DNP, RN, NEA-BC to our Board as the
Membership Director. Marilyn is a Burlington
County resident, and will also serve as the liaison
to Burlington County. Marilyn has an extensive
background in Women and Children’s Health,
having worked at The NY Presbyterian Hospital for
more than a decade. She is presently the Director
of Nursing over the Women and Children’s Services
for Jefferson, NJ. Dr. Mapp, recently completed
her DNP at The George Washington University.
Her dissertation topic was “Implicit Bias Training:
Improving Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Maternal
Care.” Welcome Dr. Mapp!
Dr. Barbara Chamberlain and Dr. Barbara
McCormick, along with other NJSNA members,
attended “Filipino Healthcare Leaders in America”
educational activity at Pines Manor in Edison N.J.,
on April 30th. Kudos to PNANJ for a great event and
offering 6 CEs!
Dr Kristin Sagedy (NJSNA President Elect)
presented her dissertation topic “Attitudes Toward
End-of-Life Care,” on May 17, 2022 at NJSNA
Region 5 spring meeting. We look forward to
feedback from the event to continue research on this
important topic. Thanks to Jefferson Health NJ, for
driving the educational event and Summit City Farms
Winery for a lovely location.
On March 18, 2022, Region 5 member Peggy
McMahon MN, RN, APN, NP-C, CEN, FAEN
presented “The Older Nurse in the ED: Maximizing
Contributions,” at the NJENA 43rd Emergency Care
Conference in Atlantic City. Peggy is a Vietnam
War Veteran, and she was the guest speaker for the
Washington Township, Gloucester County 2022
Memorial Day Ceremony, which was held on May 13,
2022. Many thanks to Peggy for all her contributions
to our nursing profession.
On April 27, 2022, Dr. Barbara Chamberlain,
who served as a USAF nurse, had the opportunity to
participate in an Honor Flight trip to the Memorials
in Washington, D.C. These Honor Flights honor our
nation’s veterans with an all-expense paid trip to D.C.
to remember friends and comrades who were lost, and
the opportunity to share their stories.
Region 5 had a great in person Spring Meeting on
May 17, 2022. The gathering took place at Summit
City Farms in Glassboro. Many thanks to Jefferson
Health, NJ, who sponsored the 1.5 contact hour.
Please continue to connect with us on social media
via Facebook and Twitter @NJSNARegion5. If you are
not receiving emails from NJSNA Region 5, please
log into your account on the NJSNA home page and
ensure that the correct email address is listed. Also,
check your spam folders for messages from noreply@
mail.com since these might be blast emails from
NJSNA.
Region 6
Atlantic, Cape May,
Monmouth, Ocean
Jacqueline Bortu BSN, RNC-OB, CBC,
C-ONQS, VP Communications
Hello Region 6 nurses! We hope you are having
a wonderful Summer so far! Region 6 members
participated in a lovely St. Patty’s Day fellowship
meeting on March 29th at the home of the Region
6 President, Renee White. Recent policies, events,
and NJSNA matters were discussed. Thank you to
everyone who was able to join us!
April’s board meeting kicked off a review of our
upcoming calendar events and a discussion of how
best to serve the nurses of region 6. Our current board
members are eager to mentor and engage new and
existing members who are interested in getting more
involved. Region 6 can be whatever the members want
it to be. All suggestions and ideas are welcome.
Upcoming events include a general membership
meeting that will be held on Tuesday, July 26th from
10am-2pm in Long Beach Island. This meeting is a
fellowship event to promote skin cancer awareness.
We will be doing skin cancer screenings near the
beach in LBI. There will also be diabetes awareness
event called, “What’s Your Number?” a day of diabetes
awareness and education on September 27th. Region
6 members are encouraged to participate in this multiagency
event, more details to come.
Region 6 just held their annual membership event
at Captain’s Inn in Forked River on Tuesday June
28th at 8pm. The topic of discussion was be “The
Aging Nurse: What do you Wanna Be When U Grow
Up.” How to know when it’s time to hang up your
stethoscope or move on to another specialty. The
nursing profession and many of its career options
were discussed. Region 6 nurses are so talented and
have so many unique ways to contribute to the health
and wellness of each other and to our community.
Donated gift baskets were raffled off to lucky
members. The proceeds benefit the Region 6 Beulah
Miller Scholarship for Nursing Education scholarship
fund.
Please join our Facebook page, “New Jersey State
Nurses Association Region 6.” We look forward
to your input and participation. Invite your friends
and consider joining a committee. At each of our
upcoming events we will be raffling off a few ANA/
NJSNA memberships. Please bring your friends and
colleagues for a chance to win and be a part of our
network, community, and resources.
Call for Nominations: please contact Denise Nash
at Dnash918@hotmail.com to learn more about the
open positions within the region.
Region 6 members: If you did not receive
an email blast from NJSNA about the Region’s
educational meetings this year, please contact
jennifer@njsna.org to verify and update your
membership information.
RNs & LPNs
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disabilities and a comprehensive outpatient center meeting the health care
needs of people with all types of disabilities in the community. Matheny has 7
group homes located in Somerset and Warren Counties, NJ, which provide a
residence in the community for adults.
Come join our dynamic team that makes a difference
every day in the lives of our special children and adults.
We are hiring!
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View our openings and apply today!
Visit www.matheny.org or email us at jobs@matheny.org.

June 2022 New Jersey Nurse & Institute for Nursing Newsletter Page 7
IFN Report
Sandra Foley, DNP, RN
IFN Mission is to
preserve the heritage,
principles, values, and
practices of our healing
profession through the
support of scholarship,
education and research.
IFN Vision is to engender
the spirit of giving to nurture
the soul of nursing now and
for future generations.
Sandy Foley
“YOU HAVE TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT”
Linda Gural, MSN, RN
“WINNER OF THE IFN 2021 HONDA CRV”
CARING & SHARING 50/50 RAFFLE
AND THE WINNER IS…
Dr. Leo-Felix Jurado
Dr. Sandy Foley & Dr. Leo-Felix Jurado
This year’s IFN's fundraising campaign continued to
thrive with the launch of the Caring & Sharing 50/50
Raffle.
Through the tremendous help of the IFN Board of
Trustees, NJSNA Board of Directors, and donors like
you the 50/50 Raffle was a huge success. On Friday,
May 6 we gathered at NJSNA’s headquarters to draw
the winning ticket. Congratulations go to Dr. Leo-
Felix Jurado.
Much gratitude to the IFN Fundraising Committee
member Andrew Haviland for his timely management
of the ticket orders and to IFN Public Trustee and
Fundraising Committee member Kristin Buckley
for the new design and administration of the
institutefornursing.org webpage. In addition, thank
you to IFN Vice Chair and Fundraising Committee
member Dely Go for her steadfast dedication,
generosity, and community outreach in support of
the fundraisers. Also, thanks to IFN Public Trustee
and Fundraising Committee member Jennifer Smith
who was instrumental in facilitating the fundraising
campaign.
And most importantly, thank you to all who
donate to our fundraising events which support our
commitment to nursing in NJ. My deepest gratitude to
YOU for your generosity and support.
One of the many ways your charitable donations
benefit the nurses of NJ is through the IFN
Scholarship Program. This year, after a twoyear
hiatus, IFN scholarships were awarded to the
recipients at the NJSNA Annual Meeting /Education
Program. The awardees expressed their appreciation
of our generous gift and remarked that the scholarship
helps to ease the financial burden and allow them
to continue in their academic journey. Scholarships
make a difference, thank you.
At the Diva and Don Gala on April 7, 2022,
NJSNA honored an elite group of NJ nurses for their
excellence in the profession of nursing with a record
number of attendees. The IFN, recognized 16 NJ
nurses for their efforts to advance wellness, promote
health care initiatives, and for exhibiting extraordinary
leadership. The IFN showcased Diva Judith Persichilli,
R.N., B.S.N., M.A. the first nurse to serve as NJ
Commissioner of Health. NJ Assemblywoman Nancy
Munoz, RN, MSN-CNS even joined the celebration.
The evening surpassed the expectations of all
attendees. The proceeds from the Gala allow the IFN
to continue to support the profession of nursing in NJ.
Thank you to the NJ nurses who joined us
on March 10, 2022 for NJ Devils Nurses Night.
Highlights of the evening included: In-game
recognition for NJ nurses throughout the night,
limited edition NJ Devils scrubs-my favorite, group
photo on center ice after the game, and a portion of
each ticket purchased was donated to the IFN. The
success of the 2022 NJ Devils IFN Nurses Night
guarantees that there will be a repeat of the event in
2023.
Jess Narciso, NJ Devils representative,
Andrew Haviland, NJSNA and IFN Fundraising
Committee member
Sandy Foley, Chair, IFN
Our Old York Cellars Winery and Vineyard
fundraiser remains successful. We would like to thank
IFN Board of Trustee, Kristin Buckley, and amateur
artist, Brandon Foley, who designed the three wine
labels for the Old York Cellars Winery Spring 2022
collection. When you purchase your Old York Cellars
Wine with our label a portion of the sale will be
donated to the IFN! You can find more information for
purchases at Old York Cellars Winery and Vineyards.
This is a great gift anytime of the year and it supports
the IFN. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
We look forward to our upcoming events in 2023
which include the C.A.R.E.S Award Gala and the IFN
Scholarship program. Who is your nurse inspiration
and who do you aspire to be like? So, think about
who you will nominate for our next Gala in 2023.
In addition, the 2023 scholarship applications will
be accepted in early 2023, consider encouraging a
nursing student to apply for a scholarship or if you
are continuing your education consider applying for a
scholarship.
Stay health and enjoy your summer, Hiking in NJ,
https://www.njhiking.com/easy-hikes/.
Happiness,
Happiness Podcast
Respectively submitted,
Sandy Foley, DNP, RN
Chair, Institute for Nursing
sbkbfoley@gmail.com
sandra@njsna.org
Instagram @ NJ_ Institute_for_Nursing

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In Memoriam – Shirley Smoyak, RN, PhD, FAAN
Linda Flynn, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dean & Professor, Rutgers School of Nursing,
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Dr. Shirley A. Smoyak
passed away peacefully at
home in Edison, NJ on April
1, 2022, and nursing lost
a pioneer and international
icon in the advanced
specialty of Psychiatric-
Mental Health Nursing. The
following are Dr. Lucille
Joel's reflections on the
contribution of Dr. Smoyak to
nursing:
Dr. Shirley Smoyak and her mentor, Hildegarde
Peplau, established and nurtured the first graduate
level specialty in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
in the world - right here at Rutgers School of
Nursing. Based on their work, the NJ Board of
Nursing began to certify APNs, predating the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
certification by years. The certification recognized
nurse-psychotherapists. Peplau-Smoyak's theoretical
framework is as useful and therapeutic today as it
was in its inception, and it has been the backbone
of my practice all these years. It has survived and
surpassed iterations in the field.
As a psychiatric nurse and healthcare sociologist,
Dr. Smoyak has served as a faculty member in the
Rutgers, the State University, School of Nursing since
1960. She has also served in the Rutgers Edward
J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy,
directing their Program in Public Health; the School
of Public Health, teaching health policy and directing
graduate practicum students; and the Division of
Continuing Studies, producing documentary films
and DVDs. She was a developing faculty as the
Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional
Psychology (GSAPP) began. In her more than a half
century of teaching, she has developed and taught
graduate and undergraduate courses in psychiatric
and mental health nursing, family dynamics, health
care administration, culture and health, and qualitative
research methods.
Dr. Smoyak is a recognized expert in matters of
psychiatry and institutional and community care
of persons with mental illness. She was a courtappointed
member of the Doe v. Klein Monitoring
Body, whose role was to oversee Greystone Park
Psychiatric Hospital from 1977 to 2012. She chaired
that group and delivered reports to the presiding
judge. Largely as a result of her work at Greystone
and other state hospitals, she was the 1991 recipient
of the Rutgers Presidential Award for Distinguished
Public Service. She has presented workshops on
psychiatry and mental health at state hospitals and
universities in all of the United States (U.S.) and 15
foreign countries.
For her work with international nursing groups,
Dr. Smoyak has received many honors, such as
the Distinguished Lifetime Achievement from the
Royal College of Nursing, London, and the Network
for Psychiatric Nursing Researchers. She received
an Honorary Doctorate in 2009 from Kensington
University, London. The Maltese Psychiatric Nurses’
Association designated her as a Distinguished Scholar
in 2014.
With Hildegard E. Peplau, recognized as the
outstanding psychiatric nurse of the 20th century, she
traveled throughout the U.S. during summer months,
conducting week or month-long workshops on the
clinical practice in psychiatric nursing. This work
continued from the early 1960s to the mid-1980s.
Settings included federal and state hospitals and
university summer sessions. Some of the workshops
were credit generating and some continuing studies.
Dr. Smoyak’s contribution to the curriculum was
family therapy. Students were assigned families and
conducted the sessions in the homes of the families.
With Southwest American Indian tribes, the sessions
were in a community setting.
Dr. Smoyak was Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of
Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
(JPN), having been appointed in 1981. JPN is the only
monthly journal for psychiatric nurses in the U.S. and
the world. She oversaw the solicitation, recruitment,
review, and production processes, as well as writing
editorials and general articles. As Editor of JPN, she
was the founding member of the American Psychiatric
Nurses’ Association (APNA) and has been recognized
by her peers with the Founder’s Award, bestowed in
1990.
Professional associations have always been the
interest of Dr. Smoyak. She was a Charter Member
of the New Jersey Society of Certified Clinical
Specialists in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
helping to write the first certifying examination in
1972. New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA)
has given her many awards over the years, such as
the Roll of Honor and Excellence in Practice. She
was a Charter Fellow of the American Academy of
Nursing (AAN) nominated by NJSNA in 1973. As a
Charter Fellow, she was instrumental in developing an
organization agenda, funding, by-laws, and operating
procedures. In 2004, the AAN awarded her the
distinction of being a Living Legend.
Among Dr. Smoyak’s research projects were
monitoring bodies for psychiatric hospitals, stalking of
clinicians, high energy drinks (HED) (with and without
alcohol), and energy shots. Consumers of mental
health services, students, and psychiatric nurses were
the participants in one of her recent studies on their
knowledge, attitudes and practices of HED.
Dr. Smoyak was a baccalaureate graduate of the
Rutgers College of Nursing. She earned a Master of
Science degree, with Hildegard E. Peplau as her
mentor. Her doctorate was in Sociology, Graduate
Program in Rutgers New Brunswick, NJ.

June 2022 New Jersey Nurse & Institute for Nursing Newsletter Page 9
Advanced Practice Nurse Roles: Too Many Choices?
Amita Avadhani, Ph.D.,
DNP, NEA-BC, CNE, DCC,
ACNP-BC, NP-C, CCRN,
FAANP, FCCM
Forum of Nurses in
Advanced Practice,
Immediate Past President
The State of New Jersey
utilizes the term Advanced
Practice Nurse (APN) to refer
to Nurse Practitioners (NP),
Clinical Nurse Specialists Amita Avadhani
(CNS), Nurse Anesthetists,
and Nurse Midwives. The Forum of Nurses in
Advanced Practice (FNAP) of New Jersey State
Nurses Association advocates for APNs across the
state and recognizes the need to clarify various roles
and opportunities that are available to the prospective
nurses. While NPs and CNSs with prescriptive
authority have interchangeable roles, other roles are
not. It is important to acknowledge that an APN in
New Jersey is equivalent to an Advanced Practice
Registered Nurse (APRN), which is the terminology
utilized by the American Association of Colleges
of Nursing. This article aims to point out the key
differences among various NP education pathways
and roles for nurses with a Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (BSN).
According to Stanley (2008), APRN education
is graduate-level education in one of the four roles
of certified NPs, CNSs, Certified Registered Nurse
Anesthetists (CRNA), and Certified Nurse Midwives
(CNM). APRN specialties are based on population
focus within the educational program. Population
foci refer to APRN specialties which include family/
individual across the life span, adult-gerontology,
neonatal, pediatrics, women’s health/gender-related,
and psychiatric mental health (Stanley, 2008). In
addition to the educational preparation for these roles,
state licensure and national certification are required
to practice as an APN in NJ. Adult gerontology and
pediatric roles are further branched into acute care
and ambulatory populations (Buck, 2021; Stanley,
2008).
So, what does this mean? Nurses with a BSN who
are contemplating furthering their education in an
APN role should seek observational experiences by
shadowing an APN who works in the specific role
they are interested in. This may mean that one must
shadow multiple APNs to make the most informed
decision. However, seeking shadowing experiences
is well worth the time to identify the most satisfying
role that aligns with one’s passion. Decisions should
not be made about financially and temporally
expensive educational programs based on a national
salary survey or job market as these are temporary
factors based on supply and demand as well as other
fluctuations. Choosing an educational program
based on your passion, population of interest, and
prior nursing experiences will make the most of your
academic program, associated certification, licensure,
and career. The right educational program with the
proper population focus and role has the potential the
bring out the best in you as a professional, and it is a
“win-win” for all!!
Buck, M. (2021). An update on the consensus model for
APRN regulation: More than a decade of progress.
Journal of Nursing Regulation, 12(2), 23–33. https://
doi.org/10.1016/S2155-8256(21)00053-3
Stanley, J. (2012). Impact of new regulatory standards on
advanced practice registered nursing: the APRN
consensus model and LACE. The Nursing Clinics
of North America, 47(2), 241–250. https://doi.
org/10.1016/j.cnur.2012.02.001

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The New Jersey State Nurses Association
Diva and Don Gala
The IFN was founded in 1988. The mission and vision of the IFN is to nurture
the spirit and passion of nursing now and in the future by preserving the heritage,
principles, values, and practices of the healing profession of nursing. Supporting
the IFN translates to upholding the good work of NJSNA, the association which
strives to protect, support, and advocate for nursing practice.
Congratulations again to the IFN 2022 Divas and Dons! Who is your nurse
inspiration and who do you aspire to be like? So, think about who you will
nominate for our next Gala in 2023.
NEW JERSEY HEALTHCARE DIVA
Judith Persichilli, MA, BSN, RN
New Jersey Commissioner of Health
DIVA AND DON WINNERS
Thomas Amitrano, MPA, RN
Vice President, Patient Care Services and
Chief Nursing Officer
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Front Row left to right; Franklin Hickey, Chung Huey Ho, Amita Avadhani,
Shanda Johnson, Thomas Amitrano, Juvy Montecalvo-Acosta , Suzanne
Drake Second row left to right; Susanne Walther, Marley Nicolas, Linda
Carroll, Avril Keldo, Linda Joan Hassler, Varsha Singh, Sheila Caldwell
Cynthia Samuel, not pictured Judith Persichilli
At the Diva and Don Gala on April 7, 2022, the New Jersey State Nurses
Association (NJSNA) honored an elite group of New Jersey (NJ) nurses for
their excellence in the profession of nursing. The Institute for Nursing (IFN),
the foundation of NJSNA, recognized 16 New Jersey nurses for their efforts to
advance wellness, promote health care initiatives, and for exhibiting extraordinary
leadership. Special recognition was given to Diva Judith Persichilli, the first nurse
to serve as NJ Commissioner of Health, for her leadership during the COVID-19
pandemic.
The proceeds from IFN events, such as the Diva and Don Gala, are used to
fund the IFN scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students to further
their education. In addition, the IFN also provides quality continuing education
programs and grants for nurses involved in research.
Amita Avadhani, PhD, DNP, NEA-BC, CNE, DCC,
ACNP-BC, NP-C, CCRN, FAANP,
FCCM Associate Professor
Rutgers University, Newark
Sheila Caldwell, BSN, RN, CSN-NJ
School Nurse
Cliffwood Elementary School
Linda Carroll, MSN, RN, RN-BC
Vice President, Patient Care Services
Chief Nursing Officer
Saint Peter’s University Hospital
Suzanne Drake, PhD, APN
Owner, Director
The Wellness Group of New Jersey, LLC
Linda Joan Hassler, DNP, RN, GCNS-BC, CNE, FGNLA
Director, Nursing Excellence,
Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing and Rehabilitation,
Assistant Professor, Rutgers University School of Nursing
Chung Huey Ho, MSN, RNC, CLNC
Nursing Educator
Jersey City Medical Center
Franklin Hickey, PhD, RN, NEA-BC
Vice President, Ambulatory Care Services
University Hospital New Jersey
Shanda Johnson, PhD, APN-C, FNP
Assistant Professor
New Jersey City University
Avril Keldo, DNP, MSN, ANP-BC, RN-BC, OCN
Director, Professional Practice
Saint Peter’s University Hospital
Juvy Montecalvo-Acosta, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, CWCN
Manager, Clinical Nursing Education
Riverview Medical Center
Marley Nicolas, MSN, RN
Assistant Vice President, Nursing Services
Community Medical Center
Cynthia Samuel, PhD, RN. CSN-NJ
School Nurse
Irvington Board of Education
Varsha Singh, DNP, APN, CT-CP, NEA-BC, FAHA
Neuroscience, Stroke Program Manager
St. Joseph’s University Medical Center
Susanne Walther, MA, RN, APN, ACHPN
APN Director of Palliative Care Services
University Hospital
Diva & Don Sponsorship
It is through the generosity, and support of the member organizations, health
care employers, and local businesses, the Institute can continue to support the
profession of nursing here in New Jersey.
• Diamond Sponsor – Saint Peter’s Healthcare System
• Platinum Sponsor – Hackensack Meridian Health
• Platinum Sponsor – Rider University
• Silver Sponsor – Chamberlain College of Nursing
• Bronze Sponsor – Dr. Barbara Chamberlain

June 2022 New Jersey Nurse & Institute for Nursing Newsletter Page 11
What is “Quality Leadership in
Nursing”?
Donna L. Castellani, MSN.Ed, RN, CNE
If you were asked to describe what “quality leadership in nursing” means
to you, what would your answer be? Is it someone who is fair and trusting, or a
good communicator and with an even demeanor? Quality leadership in nursing
is becoming more evident as an important role in improving clinical outcomes,
enhancing patient satisfaction, and increasing employee retention (University of
Michigan, 2021).
Unfortunately, developing quality nurse leaders has often been a low
priority for many institutions. The nursing profession is faced by three areas
of particular concern to current nurse leaders: the growing baby boomer
population, the increased medical service demands by this group, and the large
number of registered nurses who will soon retire or who are voluntarily leaving
the profession. It is estimated that three million baby boomers born 1946-1964
will turn 65 each year for the next 20 years (Dyess, Sherman, Pratt, & Chiang-
Hanisko, 2016, para.1). It was further estimated that more than 50% of the
nursing workforce was comprised of nurses born between 1980 and 2000 in the
year 2020 (Dyess, et al, 2016, para.1). Because of the growing concern, many
more health systems are now creating formal leadership opportunities for their
nurses. So, what exactly does “quality leadership in nursing” look like? What
are the characteristics and qualities that nurses must nurture to become strong,
competent leaders?
Many articles have been written discussing that very question. Some articles list
twenty characteristics, others list other numbers. However, a few key characteristics
and qualities seem to be repeated over and over. Accountability is one such
characteristic. Quality nurse leaders must be willing to accept responsibility for their
failures as well as their successes – viewing errors as an opportunity for growth
(University of Michigan, 2021). Authenticity and empathy are two characteristics
which allow nursing leaders to meet moral dilemmas without compromising their
own values. The qualities of integrity and respect should be modeled by the leader’s
words and actions, which will encourage staff to do the same. A quality nurse leader
must be motivational. Nursing is a stressful occupation; cultivating and celebrating
successes will allow staff to feel empowered to grow (University of Michigan, 2021).
Quality nurse leaders are service-oriented. They develop a culture of service which
put people first, even in stressful, overwhelming, or frustrating circumstances.
Emotional intelligence is a key characteristic. Nurse leaders work at all levels with
many people. Developing emotional intelligence will help them cope with the stress
of working with others in a fast-paced, emotionally charged environment. Finally,
the quality nurse leader must have courage. They must realize that when in times of
crisis, the leader must not be intimidated. The leader must believe that even in times
of turbulence, there is an extraordinary opportunity for growth (Gavin, 2020).
Developing quality nurse leaders must become a priority. Institutions must
be encouraged to provide leadership training and mentorship programs. Nurses
should be supported when they express a desire to move into a leadership role.
As nurses, we are all leaders, whether formally or informally. As Maggie Hansen,
the first Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) with Memorial Healthcare System states,
“When you realize that three fourths of all employees in the health system or
nurses or on the nursing team…it is important to have the (nurse leader) voice at
the executive table” (University of Michigan, 2021).
References
Dyess, S., Sherman, R., Pratt, B., & Chaing-Hanisko, L. (2016). Growing nurse leaders:
Their perspectives on nursing leadership and today’s practice environment. OJIN
21(1). Ojn.nursingworld.org
Gavin, M. (2020). 5 characteristics of a courageous leader. Harvard Business School
Online Business Insights (March 3, 2020). Online.hbs.edu
University of Michigan School of Nursing (2021). 20 required qualities for leadership roles
in nursing. (September 22, 2021). Online.nursing.umich.edu
Protect Your Skin This Summer
Elsie A. Rivera, DNP, APN, FNP-C
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, with millions of cases
diagnosed each year in the United States. Skin cancers include non-melanoma
skin cancers, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma
affecting over three million Americans yearly. According to the American Cancer
Society, melanoma accounts for 1% of skin cancers, but is the leading cause of
most skin cancer related deaths. In 2022, it is estimated that about 197, 700 new
cases of melanoma will be diagnosed, 97,920 noninvasive (in situ) and 99,780
invasive melanomas, which is approximately 57,180 in men and 42,600 in
women. In addition, 7,670 are expected to die, 5080 in men and 2570 women.
Risk factors for melanoma include age, excessive UV exposure, fair skin
complexion, multiple moles, family history and a weakened immune system.
Before the of age 50, rates are higher in women compared to men. After age
50 men have higher rates of melanoma. The annual incidence rate of melanoma
in non-Hispanic Whites is over 33 per 100,000, compared to 4.5 for Hispanics
and 1 per 100,000 in Blacks. Disease burden however is greater in individuals of
darker skin complexions and are less likely to survive melanoma due to diagnosis
in its later stages.
Early detection and prevention strategies are key to lowering the incidence
of melanoma. The Centers of Disease Control estimates that 98-99% of early
melanomas are curable if discovered early, as the disease burden increases with
later stages. Early signs of melanoma include a new or changing mole that is
bleeding, ulcerated or not healing. The ABCDE mnemonic for Asymmetry, Border
irregularities, Color variations, Diameter and Evolving lesion is used to identify
irregular moles.
Nurses can help increase awareness, promote healthy skin care habits, and
education about melanoma. Educating patients can help them understand
preventative measures and the importance of monthly skin self-examinations and
yearly dermatology visits.
The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends:
• Avoiding sun exposure between the peak hours of 10 am and 4pm
• Seek shade while outdoors
• Avoid tanning beds
• Wear protective clothing: hats and ultraviolet approved sunglasses
• Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen (at least SPF 30) and reapply every two
hours with UV exposure
Have a safe and healthy summer.
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The Time is Now for Nurses to Lead
Nina Vaid Raoji, DNP, APN, MSN, RN and
Edna Cadmus, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) released the Future of Nursing
2020-2030, Charting a Path for Achieving Health Equity in May 2021. They
put forth a call to action for nurses across all settings and levels, along with key
partnerships, to begin working together to identify priority areas in addressing the
social determinants of health and health equity in our country (NAM, 2021). The
report provides nine recommendations and 54 sub-recommendations.
Leading the effort in New Jersey (NJ), the New Jersey Action Coalition (NJAC),
embedded in New Jersey Collaborating Center for New Jersey, identified four
recommendations that are particularly relevant for our state: Nursing faculty
shortages, nurse’s emotional health and well-being, Advance Practice Nurse’s
(APNs) role in improving access to care by removing practice barriers in licensure,
and nursing education (see Figure 1).
NJAC/NJCCN/NJNI hosted statewide thought leaders inclusive of
professional nursing and trade organizations, unions, community leaders, nonprofit
organizations, academic organizations, and practice leaders to identify
key action items and markers of success for each of the recommendations via a
virtual summit. The summit was held on November 5, 2021 and facilitated by
an external group that helped in the planning and identification of the priorities.
During the summit, leaders discussed interventions for the six-month period, and
the 18-month long term plan – creating action plans to guide the work in NJ. It
was essential that the suggested stakeholders and action items were priorities for
nurses in our state.
The action plans from the summit have created shared agendas for
organizations to work collectively to improve health and healthcare in the state.
Dr. Nina Vaid Raoji was engaged as a consultant to strategize and mobilize the
priorities for NJ. Her role is to meet with the workgroups and stakeholders and
to identify organizations and individuals who can assist in the identified priority
areas. Ensuring the right people are at the table will be instrumental in moving
the needle. The workgroups meet monthly with facilitated conversations and
collaboration by Dr. Raoji. Expanding the teams beyond the silos of nursing has
been a key focus.
What is required to address the future state of nursing in NJ? Innovative
partnerships with sectors in and outside of health care, such as with Amazon,
J&J, and Google, will be vital. Funding at the state and national level will be
essential to meet and mobilize these recommendations. Increasing the number of
nurses and nursing faculty in the state will be paramount. Expanding statewide
access to healthcare for all NJ residents by removing restrictions to APN practice
will be critical. And finally, supporting the mental health and well-being of nurses
through NJ Nurses Emotional Well-being Institute’s (NJ-NEW) Virtual Schwartz
Rounds, Nurse 2 Nurse peer support line, and Stress First Aid programs will be
necessary, so that nurses can continue to provide the holistic care that is needed
in the communities they serve. While these are formattable changes needed for
NJ, key organizations working collectively can make these recommendations a
reality by 2030.
Reference:
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2021). The Future of Nursing
2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity. Washington, DC: The
National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/25982.

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The New Standards for Quality Nurse Practitioner Education:
A Message for Prospective NP Students
Lori Prol PhD, APN, FNP-BC Assistant Professor
of Nursing
Kathryn Wink-Gilligan, Rider University
On April 7, 2022, the National Task Force
on Quality Nurse Practitioner Education (NTF)
published the sixth edition of standards to assess the
effectiveness of nurse practitioner (NP) programs.
These revisions establish the criteria of quality when
evaluating the mission, faculty, resources, curriculum,
clinical education, and continuous program
improvement in NP programs seeking or maintaining
accreditation. The revisions discussed below are
exemplars to better prepare NP students for the
challenges in today’s healthcare environment.
One influential factor in the revisions is nursing
education’s transition to competency-based education
(CBE) (AACN, 2021). CBE is measured by students’
achieving the knowledge, skills, and experiences.
Despite the timing in which students achieve these
competencies, it does not eliminate the minimum
number of direct care clinical hours. The new
standards require that NP students complete a
minimum of 750 direct care patient hours as
compared to 500 hours in the earlier edition (NTF,
2016 & 2022). NP certification exam organizations
continue the minimum requirement of 500 direct
patient care hours for exam eligibility, yet several
schools already incorporated 750 or more in their
curricula. Prospective students can expect this change
to occur on a broad scale soon.
Simulation is another influence in the 2022 NTF
Standards. The value of simulation in teaching and
assessing NP skills, especially for experiences that
students have limited access to in the clinical setting,
was noted by the NTF committee (2022). Despite the
value of the objective structure clinical examination,
high-fidelity simulation, and skills lab, the hours spent
in these activities cannot be used as direct patient care
hours. Telehealth hours are included in direct patient
care hours if the experience provides NP students
with patient assessments, clinical decision-making
opportunities, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
The significance on diversity, equity and inclusion
(DEI) is a major influence on the revision of the
NTF standards (2022). These measures will foster
a scrutiny of processes surrounding past disparities
in academia. Strategies, resources, and policies to
expand diversity and opportunities to support equity
and inclusion among NP students, faculty, and staff
in nursing programs will be evaluated. Some areas
of improvement are holistic admissions processes,
academic resources for disadvantaged students, and
Cannabis
Keeping Children, Youth, and Pets Safe
the retention of students and faculty from diverse
backgrounds.
Prospective NP students will appreciate the
revisions defining faculty to student ratios. These
ratios prove that programs have enough dedicated
faculty to support student success and program
effectiveness (NTF, 2022). The prior standards defined
faculty to student ratios for faculty teaching clinicals
and precepting students in the clinical setting (NTF,
2016). According to the new standards, programs
supply enough qualified faculty for all matriculated
students for classroom, online, and clinical settings.
The new standards ensure students have more faculty
access, oversight and opportunities for frequent,
substantive feedback as they transition into a new role
and scope of practice in nursing.
References
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2021). The
essentials: core competencies for professional nurse
education. Washington, DC: American Association of
Colleges of Nursing.
National Task Force. (2016). Criteria for evaluation of nurse
practitioner programs, A report of the national task
force on quality nurse practitioner education, 5th
Edition.
National Task Force. (2022). Standards for quality nurse
practitioner education, A report of the national task
force on quality nurse practitioner education, 6th
Edition.
Beth Knox DNP, APN
In the State of New Jersey, “cannabis” otherwise
known as “marijuana” is now legally approved for
prescribed medicinal cannabis use as well as personal
recreational use. The State of New Jersey Cannabis
Regulatory Commission is the agency charged with
oversight of establishing rules, regulations, and approval
of all licensed dispensaries for both types of cannabis
use. Their webpage offers a wealth of information
about “safe and responsible consumption” of cannabis
and how it affects the adult user and potential harm to
children who are exposed to various forms of cannabis.
Cannabis contains variable levels of THC, a
psychoactive component, that can affect general
movement, coordination, balance and judgement,
thus one must address the issue of “safety and
responsibility” when making a decision to use
cannabis. It is known that use of cannabis can induce
a “feeling good” state of mind, increased appetite,
and mild disorientation. The majority of healthcare
organizations do not condone the use of cannabis due
to the potential for developing a state of impairment
that may lead to acts of poor judgement in the care of
patients and even their own family members.
Adults, parents, and pregnant women have a
responsibility to understand how use of cannabis in
any form has potential to cause harm to an unborn
child, children, teens, and pets. Children and youth
who have easy access to cannabis products are at
risk for significant adverse short and long-term health
effects and potential overdose intoxication.
What are the potential health effects on your
fetus?
• THC can pass through your system to your baby
• Low birth weight
• Abnormal neurological development (brain)
• Harm from second hand cannabis smoke
• Risk of early delivery
What are the potential long-term effects on
children?
* Affects brain development: attention, memory,
and learning, problem-solving skills, & behavior.
* May not do as well in school due to trouble
remembering
* Smoking cannabis can lead to lung damage.
* Impaired driving safety- slow reaction time,
impaired
* Mental health: anxiety, paranoia, thoughts of
suicide may occur depending on the frequency
of cannabis use
What are the potential long-term effects on teens?
* Affects brain development such as attention,
memory, and learning.
What are the potential health effects to
pregnant women?
• Possible lung injury from smoking cannabis
things.
• Dizziness and risk of falling
• Impaired judgement resulting in injury
• Lower levels of oxygen in the body/breathing
problems coordination, distorted perception.
What are the possible health effects to a
newborn?
• Research is still in progress, but consider the
following: and dose level of THC in the product
used.
• Avoid exposure to second hand cannabis
smoke.
• Cannabis chemicals (THC) can be passed
through breastfeeding.
• Consider stopping use of any cannabis products
in the presence of your children, if you choose
to use cannabis. if you are breast feeding your
baby.
How to protect children, teens, and pets from
harm?
* Set the example: Don’t smoke or partake of
cannabis
* Store cannabis products out of the reach of
children, minors, and pets. Keeping it in a
secure, locked place is best.
* Keep cannabis and cannabis products out of
sight, particularly those might look like food or
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* Do not share your marijuana with anyone under
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Kem Louie, PhD, RN, APN, FAAN –
Reflection on 50 years in Nursing
By Renee F. Pevour MS RN
If you know Dr. Kem
Louie, what comes to mind
is a kindhearted professional
educator who shepherded many
individual nursing students and
also grew multiple graduate
education programs. As William
Paterson University initially
started discussing adding fully
online graduate programs, Dr.
Louie was one of the first to say
Dr. Kem Louie
“Yes, William Paterson University nursing needs to do this.” As a result, within 2
years, the online masters nursing program now has over 500 students. And the
fully online RN-BSN program has over 700 students. She has also been actively
involved as the Director of the Graduate Program and initiated the Doctor of
Nursing Practice Program.
Dr. Louie’s nursing career has not just been about increasing the numbers of
nurses. Dr. Louie started with a desire to help people. Dr. Louie states “It’s difficult
looking back on nursing - the time surprisingly went fast and as I reflect on the
changes in the nursing profession. I remember early on how much I wanted to
help others and couldn’t wait to practice after passing the boards.” She goes
on to say, “one of my earliest memories is attending my first American Nurses
Association annual meetings. The national speakers were hopeful and motivating
and I knew then I was in the right profession.” She joined NJSNA in 1972. There
was so much going on in the political area and she recalls being on the Legislative
committee when the NJSNA first proposed the Advanced Practice Nurse – APN
bill… and it was passed. “It was exciting to feel this success and today, others
continue the fight.”
In reflecting on her many achievements during her career, Dr. Louie reported,
“I think my greatest achievement was being the national founding President of the
Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association and a founding member of the
National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations. This group ‘advocates
for equity and justice in nursing and health care for ethnic minority populations.’
One honor that Dr. Louie humbly, did not talk about, but is worthy of
mentioning: She was invited into the Fellowship of the American Academy of
Nursing (FAAN). The American Academy of Nursing's (Academy's) mission is to
improve health and achieve health equity by impacting policy through nursing
leadership, innovation, and science. This is a select group of nursing leaders
impacting the health of the nation.
Most of Dr. Louie’s nursing career has been in academia. She has taught
nursing students from the associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral
programs. Recently, she was honored with the Nurse Educator Award by the
NJSNA (New Jersey State Nurses Association) Dr. Louie states she “will always
be proud to teach each generation of nurses to provide care, evidence based
interventions, and comfort to those in need.”
It has been the privilege of many to work alongside of one of our professions
most kindhearted leaders who practiced with strong determination and vision. We
thank you Dr. Louie for your contribution, service, and mentorship – your vision
will continue.
Two New Jersey School Nurses
Receive National Recognition
Eileen Gavin, MSN, FNP-BC, NCSN (NJSSNA President-Elect) and
Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FAAN (NASN Director for NJSSNA)
New Jersey State School Nurses Association (NJSSNA) proudly announces two
innovative nurse leaders for national recognition through the National Association
of School Nurses (NASN). The school nurses were celebrated at NASN’s national
conference in Atlanta, Georgia on June 30, 2022. They were among the best of
the best school nurses recognized from across the nation.
Mary Ellen Engel, MSN, RN, NJ-CSN, is the 2022
NJ School Nurse Administrator of the Year.
Mary Ellen is a nursing Supervisor for North
Brunswick Township Schools who embraced the
challenges of the pandemic focusing on the needs of
the students, families, staff, and community. She was an
integral part of the district’s response and spokesperson
for the North Brunswick community. Mary Ellen identified
a need to build trust and confidence through education,
utilize technology to capture, analyze and disseminate
accurate data, and to provide accessible resources and
services to ensure healthy, safe, and caring schools.
Mary Ellen is a school nurse leader who met the challenges of COVID headon
from the beginning of the pandemic. She not only led the North Brunswick
Township school district’s COVID response, but was a founding member of the
state level think-tank that partnered with NASN to address the pandemic locally
and nationally. Mary Ellen is a visionary school nursing leader who is dedicated to
children’s health and amplifying the role of school nurses.
Roseanne Rowe – 2022 NJSSNA Excellence in
School Nursing Award
Roseanne is a champion for school nursing practice,
and NJSSNA enthusiastically announces that she is the
2022 Excellence in School Nursing, New Jersey School
Nurse of the Year. Roseanne is a powerhouse school
nurse who has devoted her career to the most challenging
and complex students. She works in an alternative junior/
senior high school with students who were recently
incarcerated and cannot yet enter the general school
population. Roseanne’s approach with her students is
one of unconditional positive regard, and the students
respond to her with respect and appreciation. She has earned a stellar reputation
throughout the state of New Jersey for her outstanding service to students.
Roseanne is an exemplary school nurse leader who challenges herself and her
students to be the best they can be every single day.
Roseanne has spent her career in service to others, especially her school
community. She has also been a mentor to countless New Jersey school nurse
certification students through her affiliation with Rutgers-Camden Nursing.
Those students who were privileged to have Roseanne as a preceptor left the
experience with a much broader sense of social responsibility, the impact of social
determinants of health, and an understanding of their own implicit biases.
NJSSNA proudly represents what is possible in school nursing leadership.
We encourage nurses across our state to consider the specialty practice
of school nursing. The autonomy and independence in practice may be
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School Nurse Fellows - FNASN
Writeup for NJSNA
Nursing Coalition Taking Shape
to Address Issues in Nursing
The National Association of School Nurses’ National Academy of School
Nursing Fellowship has selected three distinguished New Jersey State Nurses
Association school nurse members to be inducted as fellows in June 2022.
The Academy notes:
The honor of Fellow is the most prestigious recognition that members can
receive from the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). It is a symbol
of superior achievement in the school nursing profession and exceptional
contributions to NASN and the profession of school nursing. The depth and
breadth of the Fellow’s imprint on the field is extraordinary; their contributions
have had significant and enduring impact, and their exemplary leadership
qualities and achievements are recognized by many.
These three school nurses demonstrate all of what it means to be a 21st
Century School Nurse. Their passion, leadership and work in the specialty of
school nursing is truly expansive. The below information provides a taste of a
strong area from the National Academy of School Nursing criteria.
lives.
Beth E. Jameson, PhD, RN, CNL, CSN-NJ
Region 1
Beth’s major focus is research. Her program of
research focuses on addressing the policy context to
advance the science and research of school health and
school nursing. There are so many gaps in research
knowledge within our profession. Beth is proud to be a
co-founder and advisor for The Center for School Health
Innovation and Quality, a group of school health experts
that are committed to driving innovation in school health
research and leadership so students in every community
gain the tools needed to thrive in school and live healthy
Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FAAN
Region 5
Robin’s major focus is advocacy, especially in the
(social) media. Her area of focus has been advocacy for
safe school environments and for school nurses to use
their voices to educate the public about the importance
of school health and expansive scope of practice that
school nurses bring to school communities. Robin started
a blog titled, “The Relentless School Nurse” in 2017. It
is a platform for her to use her voice as well as providing
a space for other school nurses to voice speaking to
concerns of the profession.
Sheila Caldwell, BSN, RN, CSN-NJ
Region 6
Sheila’s major focus is unique contributions. Her focus
on empowering school nurses with information and
resources to critically address school nursing and school
health matters based on the given community needs.
Sheila is the administrator of NASN’s SchoolNurseNet
Discussion Communities (“All Members” and “School
Nurse-Open Forum”) since 2008. These are spaces
for NASN members, and even non-members, to
communicate about school nursing. Sheila been devoted
to providing information, posing important questions,
increasing the engagement and the sharing of ideas among the nurses in these
spaces.
Here is the link to the NASN press release - https://www.nasn.org/blogs/nasninc/2022/04/05/nasn-names-2022-fellows
If you are interested in contacting any one of these school nurses, you can
reach out to them through our directory in NJSNA MembersClick Community.
On June 3rd, 2021, the first meeting was held. NJSNA President, Mary Ellen
Levine, welcomed attendees. Determined by the NJSNA Board of Directors,
President Levine, Coalition Chair, presented topics: nursing shortage, nursing
faculty shortage, climate health, and diversity. A short synopsis of each was
offered. It didn’t take long before a discussion began. Initially, the conversations
were sharing of experiences, challenges, insight among nursing leaders.
Discussion regarding resources, ideas, and recognition of nursing’s need was
identified as ‘Creating a Shared Agenda,’ (National Academy of Sciences, 2021,
pg. 357).
At each meeting, reprioritizing the topics and brainstorming, among the
continued effects of the pandemic on each topic, had led to a point of saturation
of each topic at each meeting. In October 2021, reference was made to ‘Current
Nursing Shortages Could Have Long-Lasting Consequences: Time to Change Our
Present Course,’ (Buerhaus, 2021) coupled with the lack of pipeline to increasing
and reinforcing nursing faculty and the effect on the nursing shortage spawned
much discussion by the group.
In December 2021, the Coalition began with the topics of climate health
and diversity. Information was presented for an educational presentation and
Instagram, Climate_saveitnow. Employers were recognized and heralded as
‘going green.' On the topic of diversity, culturally sensitive and equitable care by a
diverse workforce was discussed. At the heart of the conversation was the release
of a film, “Black Men in White Coats,” (https://www.blackmeninwhitecoats.org/).
Efforts in diverse communities, nurses of color visit local schools are presenting
and discussing their nursing story. The challenge of many communities, it was
shared, is the misconceptions of the nurse’s role and addressing the needs of
students in socio-economically disadvantaged communities.
The nursing shortage: a multi-pronged issue from education to retention.
The New Jersey Collaborating Center workforce data have been highlighted.
Workplace environment challenges, travel nursing, salary discrepancies, and
overall the increasing numbers of nurses leaving their positions and the profession.
The faculty shortage: impact on future and present workforce, uptick in open
faculty positions, economic issues of students and higher education, the increased
need for nurses leading to expanding programs, disproportionate salaries,
professional credentialling costs, increasing responsibilities without appropriated
compensation.
Climate health: the backbone of our communities and overall health of all
individuals. Indeed, much accomplished by employers to recycle and dispose of
properly and individual nurses recognizing gardening during the pandemic,
recycle/reuse efforts, nurse led education, collaboration with local environmental
agencies.
Diversity: equity and diversifying the nursing workforce to better represent our
communities. Cultural and ethnic nursing organizations, in addition to diversity
within all organizations, candid and willingness to share struggles, resources, and
advances in addressing racism and prejudice by individuals, educational resources,
and institutional culture change.
The group chose to continue to meet, and more is to come!
References
Buerhaus, P. (2021). Current nursing shortages could have long-lasting consequences: Time
to change our present course. Nursing Economic$ (39)5.
National Academies of Sciences. (2021). The future of nursing 2020-2030.
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The Nurse Antigone – Voices from the Chorus
Donna M. Fahey
MSN, MFA, RN, CNL, HNB-BC, CHPN
On March 17, 2022, over ZOOM, a story began called The Nurse Antigone,
produced by Theatre of War Productions. Antigone stands in front of a mythic
palace moments after a civil war has ended. Antigone struggles with the
consequences of war, demanding justice for the dead before a false sense of
normalcy envelops the land. Her world desperately wants peace, but for Antigone,
it would mean forgetting and ignoring the cost. Antigone wants to bury her
brother, now an enemy of the winning side, but will face her own death if she
does. The play unfolds before a chorus of nurses, recruited from the frontlines of
the pandemic, who quickly resonate with Antigone's spirit. Like her, these nurses
have endured years of 'war’ facing challenges in providing care equitably for their
patients.
After the riveting performance, the spectators are invited to a post-performance
discussion, answering the question, "What resonated with you?" The audience of
over 1000 join the play's chorus to unravel the shared meaning. They are moved
by Antigone's larger-than-life emotions as she gives voice to parallel experiences.
"I am not sure I can take any more bad news," resonates with a weary nursing
profession bracing against the pandemic wave after wave. There is also betrayal.
Antigone has lost faith in her King. Nurses feel betrayed by family and their
community who reacted against mask mandates and vaccine requirements. They
also share Antigone's anguish as she wrestles between doing what is right and
doing what she is told to do, recalling impossible decisions about allocating limited
resources. Antigone realizes that she cannot win. Either choice will divide her
family and society. When Antigone is buried alive for her actions, she symbolizes
a nurse’s experience of being buried by work or drowning underneath conflicting
demands.
The play is faithful to Sophocles' intent to mimic the world's people, places,
and conditions. Antigone articulates and validates what is difficult for her audience
to express. This helps the audience find their voice. "There is healing and hope
– not in the plays, which are bloody and despairing, but in the people who come
together to bear witness" (Doerries, 2016, p 55). Nurses everywhere need to bear
witness and tell their own story. Locally, sharing will provide emotional release
and strengthen belonging. Globally, these stories can foster awareness and
change. The pandemic is tragic but does not need to be a tragedy. Be the voice of
the chorus. Dare to talk about it, have empathy and depth of feeling. Together we
can move through and choose a better ending.
Need inspiration? Register with Theater of War Productions to attend the
next live performance of The Nurse Antigone. View a recording of Clinicians
in Crisis, a candid discussion on how Hollywood can help enhance the public's
understanding of what the healthcare workforce has experienced throughout
this pandemic (Hollywood Health and Society, 2022). Watch a series of
podcasts called Breaking Point: Voices from the Front Lines of the Pandemic,
“an unfiltered snapshot of this unprecedented moment in time” (Center for the
Advancement of Palliative Care, n.d., para 1) that paints a picture of how we can
chart a way forward (CAPC, n.d.).
References
Center for Advancing Palliative Care (CAPC). Breaking Point – Voices from the front line
of the pandemic [Podcasts]. https://www.capc.org/podcasts/breaking-point/
Doerries, B. (2016). Healing the invisible wounds of war with Greek tragedy. History’s
Ghosts, 33(3) 54-64. Doi: 10.1215/07402775-371296p
Hollywood Health and Society, USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center (February 9, 2022).
Clinicians in Crisis: Healthcare Workers Are Suffering; TV Stories Can Help. https://
hollywoodhealthandsociety.org/events/clinicians-crisis-healthcare-workers-aresuffering-tv-stories-can-help
Theatre of War Productions (n.d.) The Nurse Antigone. https://theaterofwar.com/projects
Nurse Leaders Need Mentors
Too
Danielle Fitzgerald, BSN, RN, ONC
Nursing is a profession with an abundance of specialties, career routes, and
opportunities, so how does a nurse navigate this vast field? There is always
discussion around advancements and the propulsion of the profession, but the
importance of uplifting peers in professional development and growth is also
noteworthy. Mentors are often spoken about in terms of guiding individuals with
clinical aspirations, but how about those individuals who want to pursue nursing
administration or nursing leadership? Mentoring upcoming nurse leaders is
critical to the future of nursing not only because many nurses in management
are expected to retire in the next few years, but also because a nurse manager’s
leadership style directly affects nurse satisfaction and a nurse’s outlook on the
profession (Hughes, 2018).
Aspiring and current nurse leaders who want to further climb the leadership
ladder need mentors in order to develop the skillset required to lead successful
teams. A mentor is someone knowledgeable, experienced in a given role, and
who is able to usher a mentee towards achieving their professional goals (Saletnik,
2018). Mentorship introduces the mentee to new ideas and opportunities
through their experienced counterpart. This trusted relationship may be official
and formally agreed upon or unofficial as in an experienced colleague offering
consistent advice. Regardless, fostering a relationship with a mentor prior to
or during a transition into a variety of leadership roles such as nurse manager,
director, and even chief nursing officer can offer insight on what to expect and
how to prepare for developing the qualities of a good leader. Inexperienced nurse
leaders may look to their mentors for advice on handling difficult conversations,
solving issues, and leading their teams effectively. Ultimately, mentorship promotes
camaraderie by empowering nurses within the community.
The development of competent transformational nurse leaders is a critical
aspect for the advancement of the nursing profession and leads to positive
outcomes in both staff retention by fostering a healthy work environment and in
patient safety through high-quality care (Heller et al., 2004). Ideally, mentoring
upcoming leaders about how to become transformational leaders instead of
transactional or autocratic ones can have lasting benefits for the entire team in
terms of “improv[ing] nursing and organizational outcomes” (Clavelle & Prado-
Inzerillo, 2018). Finding a trusted mentor not only involves becoming an active
participant in shared governance at your current organization, making the effort
to develop mentor or mentee relationships with nurse leaders at your facility, but
it may also entail networking and joining professional organizations like NJSNA.
The success of the profession is closely linked to the success of our colleagues and
the support provided to each other’s endeavors. When the time comes to pass the
torch, mentorship helps ensure that the future of nursing falls into the hands of
well-prepared and well-educated nurses.
References
Clavelle, J. T., & Prado-Inzerillo, M. (2018, November 30). Inspire other through
transformational leadership. American Nurse. https://www.myamericannurse.com/
inspire-transformational-leadership/
Heller, B,, Drenkard, K., Esposito-Herr, M., Romano, C., Tom, S., & Valentine, N. (2004).
Educating Nurses for Leadership Roles. The Journal of Continuing Education in
Nursing, 35(5), 203-210.
Hughes, V. (2018). What are the Barriers to Effective Nurse Leadership? A Review. Athens
Journal of Health, 5(1), 7-20. https://doi.org/10.30958/ajh.5-1-1
Saletnik, L. (2018). The Importance of Mentoring. [Editorial]. AORN Journal, 108(4), 354-
356. https://doi.org/10.1002/aorn.12386

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Institute for Nursing 2022 Scholarship Awardees
Left to right Brenna Ruoff, Viktoriia Dmytruk, Marshal Oyama, Gianna
Glover, Sandy Foley, Flora Ajayi, Elouse Desir, Taylor Rossi, Keisha Cogdell
Sandy Foley, DNP, RN Chair, Institute for Nursing
This year the Institute for Nursing (IFN), the foundation of the New Jersey State
Nurses Association (NJSNA), awarded $15,000 in scholarships to 14 New Jersey
nurses and nursing students. The 2022 educational scholarships were presented
to the awardees at the NJSNA Annual Meeting on May 7, 2022. Through its
fundraising efforts one of the IFN’s goals comes to fruition awarding educational
scholarships. The IFN’s ability to award scholarships to the nurses across NJ is
ultimately a powerful catalyst to improve the health and wellness of the NJ
consumers as well as to enrich the recipient’s body of knowledge.
Since 1989, the IFN has awarded more than a half of a million dollars in
scholarships to nursing students who are aspiring to become a Registered
Nurse (RN) or RNs who desire to continue their education in an undergraduate
or graduate degree program. The IFN welcomes donations for our scholarship
program IFN Donation.
The 2023 scholarship applications will be accepted in early 2023, so consider
encouraging a nursing student to apply for a scholarship or if you are continuing
your education consider applying for a scholarship.
Congratulations to all awardees!
Brenna Ruoff will be attending The University of Hartford in the fall pursuing
her Bachelor of Science Nursing degree, She received the Valerie E. Yahn
Endowment Scholarship.
Elouse E. Desir is pursuing her BSN degree from Saint Elizabeth University.
She received a Sylvia C. Edge Endowment Scholarship.
Gianna M. Glover will be graduating from the College of New Jersey (TCNJ)
with her BSN degree. She has received a Sylvia C. Edge Endowment Scholarship.
Victoriia Dmytruk currently attends Montclair State University where she
will be graduating with her BSN degree was presented with the Arthur L. Davis
Publishing Agency Scholarship.
Gabriella Giannetta is a student at Stockton University pursing her BSN
degree was presented with the IFN General Scholarship.
Flora Ajyi is a NJSNA Region 3 member who is currently pursuing her
Doctoral Degree at the University of Cincinnati. She had received the Lucille Joel
Scholarship.
Sanjana Patal is completing her BSN degree at Seton Hall university College
of Nursing who has received the Mary Germain Scholarship.
Keisha Cogdell is a NJSNA Region 4 member and has been recently elected
VP of Membership for the region. She is currently enrolled in the Post-Doctoral
System Executive Leadership Fellow Program at Frances Payne Bolton School
of Nursing and was awarded the Meridian Health Care Systems Jean Marshal
Scholar Award.
Maria Flores is a NJSNA Region 2 member, currently pursuing a Doctor of
Nursing Practice degree with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration at Rutgers
University. She is the recipient of the NJSNA Region 2 Memorial scholarship.
Kelly LoPresti is a NJSNA Region 2 member. She is currently enrolled in the
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program at William Paterson University.
Kelly has been awarded the NJSNA Region 2 Memorial scholarship.
Sierra Smith is a first year BSN student at Bloomfield College. She is a
member of the Nursing Students Organization and the National Society of
Leadership and Success. Sierra has received the Newark City Hospital School of
Nursing Scholarship.
Sheri Boone is a Region 5 NJSNA member and is currently enrolled in an
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program at Rowan University.
Sheri is the recipient of the Barbara Chamberlain Scholarship.
Marshal Oyama is a second year BSN student at Caldwell University. Marshal
is the recipient of the Barbara Chamberlain Scholarship
Taylor Rossi is currently enrolled in an Adult Geriatric Nurse practitioner
program at The College of New Jersey. Taylor has received the Dr. Dely Po Go
Scholarship. She is a Region 6 NJSNA member, serving as VP to Congress on
Policy and Practice for the region.
Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, grade point average, and
leadership potential. The Institute awards scholarships ranging $500-$1000
annually. Scholarships may be applied toward tuition, books and academic fees
only.
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP: Open to all high school graduates or adult
students who meet the above eligibility requirements.
LUCILLE JOEL: Open to RN’s pursuing a master’s degree in nursing having
an interest in health policy or psychiatric/mental health nursing. Applicants
must document this interest in Section VI of the application and meet the above
eligibility requirements.
ARTHUR L. DAVIS PUBLISHING AGENCY, INC.: Open to all high school
graduates or adult students who are enrolled in or applying to an associate degree,
baccalaureate, or diploma nursing program in New Jersey and to all RNs pursuing
a higher degree in nursing and who meet the above eligibility requirements.
THE NEWARK CITY HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP: Open to New Jersey residents enrolled as a
sophomore or above in a Registered Nurse program or upper division degree in
nursing and who meet the eligibility requirements above.
MARY GERMAIN: Open to students who currently reside in Monmouth or
Middlesex counties who are pursuing a generic or upper division baccalaureate
degree in nursing and meet the above Eligibility requirements.
MERIDIAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS JEAN MARSHALL SCHOLAR
AWARD: Open to RN’s pursuing a master’s degree or higher in nursing who meet
the above eligibility requirements.
REGION 2 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Open to any registered nurse in
Region 2 that have been a member for a year pursuing a RN to BSN or a higher
degree in nursing and who meet the above eligibility requirements. (Region 2 is
Bergen and Hudson Counties)
THE DR. BENJAMIN EVANS GRANT: A $500 Grant for a Registered Nurse
enrolled in a DNP Program to support their DNP Project.
DR. BARBARA CHAMBERLAIN SCHOLARSHIP: Open to RN’s pursuing a
BSN degree or higher in nursing who meet the above eligibility requirements.
DR. DELY PO GO SCHOLARSHIP: Any Registered Nurse who is pursuing a
BSN degree or higher in nursing who meeting the above eligibility requirements.
SYLVIA C. EDGE ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP: Open to all student
nurses of African descent with documented financial need. All applicants must
be New Jersey residents currently enrolled in diploma, associate, or baccalaureate
nursing programs located in New Jersey.
THE VALERIE E. YAHN ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP is available to High
school students from Region 5 (Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester &
Salem counties).
INSTITUTE FOR NURSING SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
2022 INSTITUTE FOR NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
ELIGIBILITY:
All applicants must be New Jersey residents and must be enrolled (not
waiting to hear) in a diploma, associate, baccalaureate, or masters nursing
program located in the State of New Jersey or in a nursing doctoral program
or a related field, preferably located in the State of New Jersey. RN’s must
be members of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (please provide your
member number).

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Department of Children and
Families
Update from the
NJSNA LPN Forum
By Wendy Jo Davis, LPN, CMCN,
NJSNA LPN Forum Chairperson
Happy Summer from the FLPN! For two years the
FLPN has continued to grow new members each month.
At the time of this writing, we have 514 FLPN Facebook
members and 152 email subscribers! Keep an eye out
for upcoming events and email reminders, if you haven’t
email subscribed for updates please use the links below!
See you in September…
Ongoing FLPN Update & Building Plans:
Regional Contributors/Committees - We continue to establish multiple
committees for planning upcoming projects like the membership drive, future
in-person meetings, regional meetings, etc. (The FLPN will utilize the NJSNA
Regions map). More regional contributors are always welcome and needed- just
mark your name down on the FLPN Regions Map on Facebook “Announcements”
or email the FLPN directly to be added to the list.
Membership Drive - NJ has 28,800+ LPNs! We need to reach as many LPNs
as possible to build the FLPN so that all LPN voices may be heard! We continue
to work on our ongoing membership drive goal. A sharable flyer has been made
and emailed to all email subscribers so that you can share it with your colleagues.
The flyer is also posted in the Forum under “Announcements.”
Rick Hager, Community Outreach Coordinator
Richard.Hager@dcf.nj.gov
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for some youth, summer vacation can cause increased anxiety or stress because it
disrupts their normal routines and separates them from their peers. And after the
last two years, any level of change, or disruption, can just feel overwhelming. It’s
especially important that we all keep a watchful eye on any unusual and lasting
behaviors such as those listed in the info-graphic. We ask that our system partners,
in nursing, the health care sector, as well as the community-at-large, remain
vigilant and share this information with families who may benefit. Help is available.
Additional mental health service information can be found on the Department
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Position Statement on Human Trafficking
The NJSNA Congress on Policy and Practice
(COPP) Resolutions Committee completed
Resolutions Denouncing Human Trafficking in May
2020. This in turn led COPP to develop a position
statement on this issue. Based on the research for the
resolution it was decided that continuing education
about Human Trafficking is paramount. The goal
of education for NJ nurses is to increase awareness
and empower nurses to address the victims’ overall
needs. The Human Trafficking position statement
was presented to the NJSNA Board of Directors and
approved in March 2022. This is now available on the
NJSNA website.
Statement
The New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA)
stands united as a profession to identify, advocate
for, and respond to the needs of patients who are
the victims of human trafficking as described in the
Resolution Denouncing Human Trafficking (NJSNA,
2020).
In 2017, New Jersey implemented the Human
Trafficking Prevention, Protection, and Treatment
Act requiring both clinical and non-clinical healthcare
workers to complete a one-time human trafficking
educational offering (NJ Admin. Code tit. 8 § 43E-
14.1, 2017). Although NJSNA applauds this 2017
legislation, NJSNA recommends and supports biennial
human trafficking education for all registered nurses
(RN), licensed practical nurses (LPN), and advanced
practice nurses (APN) with the goal of increasing
awareness of human trafficking, identification of
victims, and implementing evidenced-based practices
to mitigate human trafficking.
Explanation of issues
New Jersey (NJ) is considered particularly
vulnerable to the proliferation of human trafficking
due to its dense and diverse population (U.S. Census
Bureau, 2021). NJ is a corridor state, one of the
country’s prime destinations related to its major points
of entry with easy accessibility to the tristate region
by car, truck, train, boat, and plane (New Jersey
Human Trafficking Task Force, 2020). Victims of
human trafficking are perceived to be young, female,
and foreign-born. Both victims and traffickers can
be from any community, race, gender, age, religion,
or nationality (Long & Dowdell, 2018). Furthermore,
per National Human Trafficking Resource Center
(NHTRC) 2015 annual report, 34.7% of all victims
of sex trafficking are U.S. citizens. According to the
NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NJCAHT,
2019), 25 million people are trafficked worldwide,
11,500 cases were reported to the U.S. National
Hotline with 247 identified cases in New Jersey
in 2019. Based on 2020 statistics, 14,500-17,500
estimated number of people are trafficked into the
United States every year, of whom 50% are identified
to be children (New Jersey Human Trafficking Task
Force, 2020). Human trafficking remains a global
threat and robs people of their rights and dignity
(U.S. Department of Justice, 2020), yet continues to
be greatly underreported (U. S. Department of State,
2022).
Individuals who have a history of being abused,
living in poverty, being neglected, victims of violence
and/or trauma are more vulnerable to being trafficked
(National Human Trafficking Hotline, 2020). Although
there is limited research on exploitation of boys and
men compared to girls and women, there are studies
reporting on gender biases where boys and men
are looked upon as suspicious criminals rather than
victims of human trafficking and forced criminality
(Beasley, 2018; Chaffin et al., 2020). The Internet,
including social media and online platforms for
gaming and communication, creates an opportunity
for traffickers to connect with children and youth,
thus making them extremely vulnerable (O’Brien & Li,
2019).
Human trafficking victims often remain unidentified
because when they present in healthcare settings,
they are controlled and accompanied by the
perpetrators, making it difficult for them to speak up
for themselves. Victims of human trafficking can be
identified through recognition of the red flags which
are Reluctant to speak, Exhausted, Dominated or
controlled, Fearful, Long work hours, Alienation
from family and friends, Gifts from older partner,
and Signs of abuse (NJCAHT, 2019). Once patients
are identified, the nurse or healthcare provider can
intervene through partnering with the forensic nurses,
law enforcement officials, social workers, and mental
health professionals. A coordinated and collaborative
approach will provide holistic services that promotes
safety, health, and healing for trafficking victims (NJ
Department of Law and Public Safety, (2021)
Explanation/Definition of Terms
Human Trafficking: Human trafficking is a
worldwide human rights violation that involves the
use of force, fraud, deception, harboring, transferring
and/or coercion to exploit other human beings to
participate in some type of labor including slavery,
sexual activity or harvesting of organs (Department
of Homeland Security, 2020; U.S. Department of
Justice 2020).
Corridor state: Densely populated state that
contains a major thoroughfare that is crucial in
supporting the region’s people and economy. The NJ
Turnpike, in the middle of other portions of I-95, is
the corridor that links the northeast megalopolis of
Baltimore/Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York
and Boston.
Rationale
Healthcare provider education on human
trafficking has proven to have significant impact in
identification of trafficked individuals, improvement
in community referrals, and empowering the nursing
workforce (Parchment & Stinson, 2020). Although,
NJ Admin. Code (tit. 8 § 43E-14.1, 2017) currently
requires all new health care workers to complete a
one-time human trafficking educational offering within
six months of the first day of employment at the
facility, biennial education for nurses would increase
awareness of human trafficking. Human trafficking
education would empower and prepare nurses to
initiate multidisciplinary approach of care to address
human trafficking victims’ physical and psychological
needs, including basic needs like shelter, housing,
medical, legal, and financial needs.
References
Beasley, E. (2018). Overlooking Men and Boys in Forced
Criminality at the Border: A Content Analysis
of Human Trafficking Training and Awareness
Materials. https://repository.usfca.edu/thes/1077/.
Chaffin, S., Chambers, R., Gray, E. (2020). Boys Are
Trafficked Too? In: Titchen, K., Miller, E. (eds) Medical
Perspectives on Human Trafficking in Adolescents.
Springer International Publishing. https://doi.
org/10.1007/978-3-030-43367-3_15
Department of Homeland Security (DHS). (2020, March).
What is human trafficking? Retrieved March 9, 2020,
from https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/whathuman-trafficking
Long, E., & Dowdell, E. B. (2018). Nurses' perceptions of
victims of human trafficking in an urban emergency
department: A qualitative study. Journal of
Emergency Nursing, 44(4), 375-383. https://doi.
org/10.1016/j.jen.2017.11.004
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New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking
(NJCAHT). (2019). Creating a safer state together.
New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking.
https://www.safernj.org/uploads/resource/NJCAHT-
Prevention-Education-Brochure.pdf
New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety. (2021,
July 1). Human trafficking. New Jersey Office of
Attorney General. https://www.njoag.gov/programs/
human-trafficking/
National Human Trafficking Hotline. (2020, April 7). The
victims needs to be on this line victims. https://
humantraffickinghotline.org/what-human-trafficking/
human-trafficking/victims
National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC).
(2015). National Human Trafficking Resource Center
(NHTRC) Annual Report 2015. National Human
Trafficking Hotline. https://humantraffickinghotline.
org/resources/2015-nhtrc-annual-report,
New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA). (2020).
Resolution Denouncing Human Trafficking. https://
njsna.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/resolutiondenouncing-human-trafficking-may-19.2020-njsnacopp-1.pdf
New Jersey Human Trafficking Task Force. (2020). Human
Trafficking Brochure. The Official Web Site for The
State of New Jersey. https://www.nj.gov/oag/dcj/
humantrafficking/downloads/NJ-Human-Trafficking-
Brochure.pdf
O’Brien, J. E., & Li, W. (2019). The role of the internet in
the grooming, exploitation, and exit of United States
domestic minor sex trafficking victims. Journal of
Children and Media, 14(2), 187-203. https://doi.org/
10.1080/17482798.2019.1688668
Parchment, J., & Stinson, A. (2020). Clinical Nurses
Leading Through the Complexity of Human
Trafficking. Nurse Admin Q, 44(3), 235-243.
U.S. Census Bureau. (2021, August 12). Racial and
ethnic diversity in the United States: 2010 census
and 2020 census. https://www.census.gov/library/
visualizations/interactive/racial-and-ethnic-diversity-inthe-united-states-2010-and-2020-census.html
U.S. Department of Justice. (2020, October 13). Human
trafficking? https://www.justice.gov/humantrafficking
U. S. Department of State. (2022, January 24). Critical
updates in the fight against human trafficking –
Forum. United States Department of State. https://
www.state.gov/critical-updates-in-the-fight-againsthuman-trafficking-forum/
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CGFNS Presents
Program with UN
Commission on
Status of Women
CGFNS presented the program, "Achieving Gender
Equality and Economic Empowerment through Nurse
Migration" virtually on March 15, 2022. The program
was offered by CGFNS during the UN 66th session
on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW),
as part of the NGO CSW Forum.
Two of the four member nurse panel immigrated to
New Jersey:
NJSNA member, Lydia Albuquerque, RN, DNP,
ACNP-BC, CCRN, FNAP, immigrated to NJ from
India in 2004. She retired from the military in India.
Dr. Albuquerque, an APN focuses her practice on
heart failure; she is a William Paterson University,
Assistant Professor.
NJSNA member, Emilia Iwu, RN, PhD, APNC,
FWACN, immigrated to NJ from Nigeria. Dr. Iwu is
an APN, and her practice has been focused on Global
Health Issues: she is a Rutgers University School of
Nursing Assistant Professor.
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Attendance & Motions 3/22/2022
NJSNA Board of Directors Meeting
Mary Ellen Levine – President
Sandra Foley – President-Elect
Amita Avadhani – Vice President
Daniel Misa – Treasurer
Linda Gural – Secretary
Margaret Daingerfield – Director
Tara Heagele – Director
Stephanie Herr – COPP Chair
JoAnne Penn – Director
Rosemary Seghatoleslami – Parliamentarian
Karen Kinsley – Region 1 Representative
Lois Greene – Region 3 President
Maureen Clark-Gallagher – Region 4 President
Barbara McCormick – Region 5 President
Renee White – Region 6 President
Judith Schmidt – Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Chanti – Executive Assistant
Debra Harwell – Deputy Director
Terri Ivory – RAMP Director
Lisa Golini – Clinical Operations Director
Lynne Stauffer – Bookkeeper
Beth Knox – Bylaws Committee Chair
Wendy Jo Davis – LPN Forum Chair
Eleanor Dietrich-Withington – Guest
Trisha Apanel – Guest
Melanie Bonilla – Guest
Yvelande Etienne – Guest
Olatokunboh Odumbo – Guest
Freda Quaye – Guest
Kendra Wiggan – Guest
Brittany Arrow – Guest
Victoria Hanrahan – Guest
Motion #1 – Accept minutes from 1/25/2022 -
Minutes accepted
Motion #2 – Accept the policies presented from
the Policy and Procedures Task Force - Motion passed
Motion #3 – The Policy and Procedures Task
Force recommends policies be retired – Motion Passed
Motion #4 –Accept Human Trafficking Position
Statement from the Congress on Policy and Practice
- Motion passed
Motion #5 – Motion to support the following bills
in the legislature
Removal of APN/Physician Collaborating
Agreement (A2286{new version}/S1522);
Surgical Smoke (A256/S732); Nurse Title
Protection (A2195); BSN in 10 (A2194/S1050);
Domestic Violence CE requirement for nurse license
renewal (A2182) - Motion passed
Motion #6 – Have a one-day annual meeting in
May 2023 - Motion passed
Motion #7 – CEO to review contract to pursue an
affiliation with schools of nursing who wish to provide
tuition discount for NJSNA members - Motion passed
Motion #8 –Develop a six-month conditional
contract with CMA - Motion passed
Motion #9 – Meeting adjourned at 3:06pm

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NJSNA Election Policy
Policy
The New Jersey State Nurses Association
(NJSNA) is responsible to the members to conduct an
election that is consistent for all units of NJSNA. All
elections will be fair and unbiased consistent with the
procedures in this policy.
Scope
This policy applies to members and staff of the
New Jersey State Association during an official
election period. The policy encompasses voters,
challenges, candidates, campaign practices, and
ballots both electronic and manual.
Definitions
Eligible Voters are individuals who are members
of NJSNA for at least a full 2 months dated from
the 1st of the month prior to the month the vote is
held, and they are up to date on their dues. (For
example, the election is May 1st – the individual
must be a member of NJSNA continuously since
March 1st of the same year. IF the election is
May 15th the individual must be a member of
NJSNA continuously since March 1st of the same
year). Eligible voters must continue to meet all the
requirements of membership including being up
to date on their dues and current registered nurse
licensure on the day that they vote.
Responsible
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the
President of NJSNA are responsible for elections of
NJSNA.
Policy Approval Authority
NJSNA Board of Directors (BOD).
Procedure
1. Candidate for Office
a. Any member of NJSNA eligible to vote may
submit names of a candidate for office if the
person is qualified and willing to serve.
b. The Committee on Nominations will consider
the qualifications of members who would
continue in office, as well as qualifications
of members whose terms are expiring. This
will be done to assess the areas needing
representation.
c. Only nominees whose biographical forms are
received by the date set by the Committee on
Nominations will be considered.
d. Nominees who plan to self-announce at the
Annual Meeting must submit a biographical
form to the NJSNA secretary by 5:00pm on
the day of the Annual Meeting final day to be
eligible.
e. The Committee on Nominations shall prepare
a slate consisting of at least two nominees
for each office to be filled. When possible,
the Committee on Nominations will provide
representation from all regions, reflect
various areas, levels of practice and types of
educational programs. An individual will not be
selected for more than two offices.
f. The Committee on Nominations shall publish
the slate in the New Jersey Nurse or on the
web site before the election period.
g. The biography of each nominee shall be
included with the ballot.
h. If the name of a member of the Committee
on Nominations is submitted as a suggested
candidate for the ballot of this Association
with the permission of that member, said
member shall resign from the Committee on
Nominations.
i. The candidates must be members in good
standing when they are approved for the slate
or when they are nominated by themselves
or others for office. (This includes write-in
candidates.)
j. The request for nominations must include the
offices to be filled, the terms of office, how
to nominate and eligibility requirements for
nominees.
• For an ANA position, e.g., delegate to the
ANA Membership Assembly, the candidate
must be a dual member.
Any changes to nomination requirements must
be published in the New Jersey Nurse and
posted on-line at www.njsna.org prior to the
first meeting of the Committee on Nominations.
k. If a candidate drops membership at any time
from the time the slate is fixed through their
time in office, they have 5 business days to
correct/restore their membership once notified
of the lapse by NJSNA. If not, they will not
be eligible for the office prior to the election
and their name will be removed from the
ballot. Once on the ballot they will remain,
however, votes for the candidate will not be
counted. If an elected candidate drops his/her
membership after the election, the position will
be considered a vacancy to be filled according
to NJSNA bylaws.
l. Nominees will be placed on the ballot by lot for
each position.
2. Campaign Practices
a. No monies received by NJSNA and/or any
NJSNA Region from dues, assessments or
similar levies or anything of value, and no
monies or services of a candidate’s employer
shall be contributed or applied to promote a
candidate for NJSNA office. An individual may
use personal money or donations (excluding
NJSNA or regional money and employer raised
funds or anything of value) for notices and
factual statement of issues not involving the
candidates.
b. All candidates shall be treated fairly, openly,
and equitably. Information made available
by the Election Review Committee to one
candidate must be made available to all
candidates.
c. Candidates shall refrain from negative
campaigning and personal attacks on other
candidates or their supporters.
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d. Candidates shall not use the NJSNA website
and/or its social media sites; including but not
limited to Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for
campaigning. An e-blast may be sent by the
candidates to NJSNA members for a fee set
by the NJSNA CEO and payable to NJSNA
and designated to the operations account.
Election postings may be monitored by the
Committee on Nominations. The Committee
reserves the right to remove any postings on
the NJSNA website and/or social media sites.
The Association shall keep the Committee
on Nominations informed of such postings,
as appropriate. An individual may use his/her
personal social media profiles for campaigning.
e. NJSNA staff is not to package or distribute
campaign literature. NJSNA staff will not wear
promotional materials for any candidates.
f. Campaign promotional materials, including
shopping or tote bags, may be distributed by
candidates and their supporters.
g. Any internal NJSNA policies governing
campaign practices and election procedures
are to be published in advance of the annual
meeting in the New Jersey Nurse and online.
h. Candidates shall ensure that any campaign
material issued by the candidate, or any
supporter contains the statement “The content
of this campaign material has been reviewed
and approved by Candidate’s Name.”
i. Candidates shall not use the NJSNA logo and/
or mission statement on campaign materials.
Candidates are free to use the convention logo
in campaign material; such use does not imply
endorsement by NJSNA.
j. Candidates may make a statement about their
candidacy during candidates’ events during
the annual meeting. Making such statements
during NJSNA sponsored meetings, hearings or
educational programming is not permissible.
k. NJSNA is not responsible for designing or
disseminating campaign marketing information
for individual candidates or slates of candidates.
l. Once candidates have been certified by the
Committee on Nominations, as requested, the
Association will:
• Post Candidate Position Statements and
photos if available on the NJSNA website
and in the New Jersey Nurse.
• At the annual meeting, candidates
or persons promoting the interest of
candidates, will not distribute literature or
other campaign material in the meeting
rooms or in manner which block access
to the meeting rooms, or place campaign
materials on counters or writing tables in the
registration area.
• Each candidate shall be provided with
a copy of this Policy and a copy will be
published in the New Jersey Nurse and
online at www.njsna.org
3. Election Challenges
a. Timing
An election may be challenged in writing to the
chairperson of the Committee on Nominations.
All challenges must be filed from the date of
nominations are posted until 14 calendar days
following the closing of the vote. Failure to file
within these timeframes constitutes a waiver of
the right to challenge.
b. Grounds for Challenging Election
The grounds for challenging an election may be
based on:
1. Ineligible voters.
2. Procedures required for conducting the
election were not followed.
3. Procedures or actions directly related to
the election and applied during the election
were unauthorized or contrary to applicable
law.
4. The NJSNA bylaws and policies pertaining
to the election were not followed; and
5. The action had a material impact on the
outcome of the election.
A challenge may be filed in writing by any NJSNA
member eligible to vote. The challenge shall
specify the nature of the complaint, including any
violation of NJSNA bylaws, procedures, or the
law, and explain the basis for why the member
believes the outcome of the election was affected
by the complaint of conduct.

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c. Processing for addressing the election challenge.
All written challenges submitted by members eligible to vote are investigated
by the 5-member Election Review Committee appointed by the President.
In the event the President is the subject of an election challenge, the
Election Review Committee shall be appointed by the President Elect.
The Election Review Committee shall be comprised of three members of
the NJSNA Board of Directors and two region presidents. The NJSNA
President shall designate the chair. The committee may hold a hearing if
they deem it necessary. The Election Review Committee will present
their decision and recommendations within 30 days after the filing of the
challenge to the NJSNA BOD. Decisions made by the Election Review
Committee members may be appealed to the full NJSNA BOD by filing
written notice of such appeal within 10 days after the decision is issued.
Pending the decision of the NJSNA BOD, the decision of the Election
Review Committee will be in effect. The decision of the NJSNA BOD final.
• If the election is challenged while in progress, it will continue unless a
decision is reached by the NJSNA BOD based on the Election Review
Committee recommendations to stop the election and declare it void.
• If challenged after it is completed, the officers chosen during the election
being challenged will take office and remain in office until a decision on
the challenge is reached OR until a new vote has been completed and
new officers are selected. Those who are defeated in the new election
will step down from office on the date the official announcement is
made, and the winner will take his/her position.
• Challenging the electronic elections: Absent proof of a technical or
mechanical irregularity, it shall be assumed the electronic vote count is
correct.
If the NJSNA BOD finds that there are sufficient grounds to hold a new
election it will set a date for the election and post in the next edition of the
New Jersey Nurse and NJSNA website.
d. Grounds for challenging a voter.
A member who desires to challenge the right of another member or
members to vote should do so by presenting the challenge to the President.
This should be done before the vote is cast. The burden of proof is on the
challenged voter to show that he or she is a qualified voter once a challenge
is cast. Only members in good standing (dues are up-to-date and hold a
current nursing license) will be allowed to vote.
The grounds for challenging a voter are:
• Not being a member in good standing.
• Using NJSNA, region funds or money, or anything of value donated by
his/her employer to finance their campaign.
• Acting on behalf of a competing organization to the detriment of
NJSNA.
• Violating the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
4. Miscellaneous Issues
a. Elections are conducted by an independent vendor and shall take place in a
secret electronic ballot. Members may request a paper ballot up to one week
prior to the first day of voting. All paper ballots must be postmarked no later
than the last day of voting. After that it will not be recognized as valid and
not counted. A member who requests a paper ballot will be locked out of
electronic voting.
b. The preliminary slate is to be posted in the New Jersey Nurse and on
www.njsna.org prior to the annual meeting or the vote, whichever is later.
Nominations of eligible candidates may be accepted during the annual
meeting.
c. Voting shall not be limited to nominees on the ballot . Voters may write in
on the official ballot, the names of other eligible candidates.
d. Votes shall be counted, and results reported to the membership via New
Jersey Nurse and NJSNA website.
e. The NJSNA Board of Directors will appoint a member who is not on the
ballot to oversee the election process. This person will report the results to
the members (NJSNA Bylaw Article X, Section 4).
f. In the event there are paper ballots the NJSNA staff will verify membership
of the voter. The NJSNA President will appoint two NJSNA members as
Tellers to count the paper ballots. The paper ballot tally will be added to the
electronic count.
g. Spoiled paper ballots are ballots which are not readable due to damage,
have more than one candidate marked for a single position or are not
returned in the appropriate envelope to verify the voter.
• An entire ballot will not be thrown out if only one position is in question.
• If a voter fails to vote for a candidate in a position, the Tellers must draw
a line through that office and sign so no one can fill in the vote at a later
date.
• Spoiled ballots must be totaled, and the Tellers must sign off on any
spoiled paper ballots.
h. When a voter requests both a paper ballot and votes electronically, the
paper ballot will supersede the electronic vote.
i. A plurality vote shall constitute an election. In case of a tie, the choice shall
be determined by lot and conducted by the Tellers.
j. Terms of office shall be from January 1 – December 31.
k. All ballots and other records shall be preserved for 5 years.
Rest, Relax, Laugh: Spending
Time with Yourself
Dr. Phyllis Lawrence, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Reprinted with permission from Tennessee Nurse February 2022 issue
Rest and Relax
How many times have you been told that you need to get plenty of sleep for
good physical health? Sleep is also instrumental in maintaining sound mental
and emotional health. Rest is not only the act of sleeping, but you can rest
your body, mind, and tap into your spirit simply by feeling renewed. Waking up
and feeling that you have run a marathon is a sign of significant activity during
your rest period. Either the mind continues to cycle, or you may be suffering
from a sleep disorder. In either case, you are not at rest.
To rest the mind, you must relax. Relaxation is defined as the state of being
free from tension and anxiety (Google dictionary, 2022). The Cambridge
Dictionary defines relaxation as a pleasant activity that makes you become
calm and less worried. This definition supports the concept of complementary
and alternative interventions and modalities. Relaxation can really be a state of
mind. One of the most effective holistic modalities that promotes relaxation is
meditation. Meditation is reflected in many forms, including guided imaginary,
mindfulness, Zen meditation, Mantra meditation, Transcendental meditation,
and Yoga meditation, just to name a few. Mindfulness has become popular
over the last few years. Being mindful is the basic human ability to be fully
present in the moment, aware of your surroundings, feelings, and emotions.
Try it, sit still in a quiet place. Place your hands in your lap. Now close
your eyes. What do you hear? What do you smell? Breathe slow and steady
while maintaining the rhythm. Continue this practice for approximately 10-
15 minutes. Notice the change in your stress level or anxiety. This simple
exercise can alleviate stress and anxiety, and if engaged in regularly, lead to an
optimistic outlook.
Laugh for a Healthier You
Have you noticed that when you laugh, you feel better? It is harder to cry
while you are laughing. Research has found that laughing triggers the release
of endorphins (nature’s feel-good chemicals). It has also been reported that
laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells. We have a
natural response to infection, which helps produce antibodies, improving our
resistance to disease and promoting our overall well-being. What makes you
laugh? Is it a funny commercial, your loved one(s), maybe your co-workers?
Laughter is the best medicine. In an article by Robinson, Smith, & Segal (July
2021), learn to create opportunities to laugh, watch a funny movie, TV show,
or YouTube video, check out a comedy club, read the funny pages, check out
the humor section in your bookstore, play with a pet, better yet host a game
night with friends.
I would like to share with you some of the things that make me laugh.
Watching my favorite comedy movies, even though I know the punch line,
dancing to my favorite 80’s jam on YouTube, and serving with a grateful heart.
When I see someone smile, I smile! During hard times, laughter has been a
saving grace for many. Whitman (2017) A new study reveals how laughter
affects the brain, which may be an explanation why giggles play an important
role in social bonding.
When you take time for yourself, you validate your worthiness and value.
Make it a point to celebrate your life. Buy that neat sweater, go to the movies
with your spouse, family, or friends. Do something that you enjoy, and that
makes you feel good. How about butter pecan ice cream? Take care of yourself
so that you can take care of others. The first step to self-care is accepting that
you are worthy of that care. The care you require may need to come from a
professional source, and that’s okay. There are services available through most
healthcare facilities and organizations. Sometimes you just might need to talk.
It may be a good time to phone a friend.
Take a moment and plan to rest, relax, and laugh. Try to include at least
one activity to cover each one of the components. Start with resting and
relaxing, then let the laughter begin. Remember, you are worthy, valuable, and
appreciated. Self-worth can only be measured by you. So make every moment
count, and be mindful of your value. I can sum it up in one word, priceless!!
References
L. Robinson, M. Smith & J. Segal (2021). Laughter is the Best Medicine. https://www.
helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/laughter-is-the-best-medicine.htm
Mindful: healthy mind, healthy life (2022). https://www.mindful.org/meditation/
mindfulness-getting-started/
Whiteman, H. (2017). Laughter releases ‘feel good hormones’ to promote social
bonding. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317756
Policy History
Approved By
Effective Date: August 16, 2011 NJSNA Board of Directors 8/16/11
Review or Revision Date(s) Approved By
Revised: October 2014 NJSNA Board of Directors 10/2014
Revised: March 2, 2016 NJSNA Board of Directors 3/2/16
Revised: July 19, 2021 NJSNA Board of Directors 7/19/21
Archived Date
Approved By
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