The South Carolina Nurse - June 2022

WWW.SCNURSES.ORG The South Carolina Nurse – June, July, August 2022 PAGE 1 

The 

South Carolina Nurse 

The Voice of South Carolina Nurses for Over 110 Years 

Brought to you by the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA), whose dues paying members 

make it possible to advocate for nurses and nursing at the state and federal levels. 

CIRCULATION 41,000 TO REGISTERED NURSES, LPNS, AND STUDENT NURSES IN SOUTH CAROLINA. 

Volume 29 • Number 3 June, July, August 2022 

A CONSTITUENT MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION 

INDEX 

President’s Message 

South Carolina Nurses Association Annual 

Meeting October 20, 2022 Preparations.. 2 

SCNA Virtual Conference Registration....3 

CEO Report........................3 

South Carolina Nurses Association 

New and Returning Members........4 

Membership Made Easy............5 

Save the Date 2022 Calendar........5 

Take Advantage of YOUR Member 

Benefits........................6 

Ballet Bios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Chapter Bios ......................8 

SCNA Election Eligibility ..............8 

News You Can Use: 

Consider Getting More From Social 

Security........................9 

Mindfulness.....................9 

Kelly A. Bouthillet 

DNP, APRN, President, 

South Carolina Nurses 

Association 

It’s not okay 

Recently, I had a 

conversation with a nurse 

that told me of an encounter 

she had with a patient in 

her place of employment. 

Having graduated last 

summer, this is her first job Kelly Bouthillet 

as a nurse and certainly 

her first encounter with a patient that grew impatient, 

followed by aggressiveness and threatening 

behavior. As disheartening as it was to hear her 

story, I was not surprised by it. It seems bad behavior 

towards nurses is the new norm. 

The American Nurses Association (ANA) reports 

that one in four nurses has experienced some form 

of violence while working. Additionally, according 

to data from both the Occupational Safety and 

Health Administration (OSHA) and the Bureau of 

Labor Statistics (BLS) workplace violence occurs 

in healthcare settings more than other types of 

workplaces (American Nurse, 2022). Violence 

against nurses can be verbal, such as verbal abuse, 

displays of hostility or harassment or may be a 

physical attack or assault. Threats made against 

nurses are also considered acts of aggression. 

No matter what type of act of violence nurses may 

endure, it is not part of the job and it’s not okay. 

All nurses may encounter distraught patients, 

family members, or even coworkers across various 

care settings. It has become especially problematic 

since the pandemic began, causing many to feel 

overwhelmed, experience increased anxiety and 

substance use. Although, we may be empathetic to 

other’s hardships, this does not give license to be 

abusive or violent towards healthcare providers. 

An ounce of prevention 

It cannot be over emphasized that how important 

it is to recognize the signs of aggressive or violent 

behavior. Having the skills and techniques to deescalate 

situations before individuals strike out 

against clinicians. Preventing harm to ourselves 

and our colleagues is essential for a healthy work 

environment and we all must partner with each other, 

employers and leaders to ensure nurses and other 

staff are protected from situations that endanger 

them. Gone are the days of when being screamed at, 

spat on, kicked, bitten, punched, or worse, were “just 

part of the job.” 

What can be done? We all need to advocate 

within our places of employment for protection 

President’s Message continued on page 3 

Courage in Everyday Nursing Practice... 10 

South Carolina Faith Community Nurses 

Association..................... 11 

2022 South Carolina Nurses Association 

Convention Service Project 

SCNF........................... 12 

South Carolina Department of Labor, 

Licensing, and Regulation............ 13 

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Please join SCNA’s Diaper Drive! 

When we think of the various needs vulnerable 

and underserved populations may have such as 

medications, transportation, and food, we don’t 

often include in that list diapers or baby hygiene 

products. During the pandemic, the price of diapers 

increased approximately 12-15% which caused even 

more financial strain for families with at least one or 

more children under the age of four years. Unlike 

food, diapers are not covered under food assistance 

programs like SNAP or WIC and are subject to a 

diaper sales tax which can vary by state. 

It is for this reason that SCNA has selected 

diaper insecurity for our Annual Convention/ 

Conference Service Project. We invite all 

nurses to participate, even if you are still 

deciding about the conference in October, as 

the need is great, more than ever. 

Learn more here about diaper insecurity. 

Diaper Donation Centers 

Columbia – Diaper Bank of the Midlands 

(info@powerinchanging.org) 

North Charleston – Bundles of Joy, 

Diaper Bank of the Lowcountry (www. 

bundlesofjoydiaperbank.org) 

Myrtle Beach - Family Outreach (email: sshelp@ 

frontier.com or visit www.southstrandhelpinghand. 

org) 

New Directions Family Shelter, Myrtle Beach 

(helpnewdirections.org) 

You can also donate diapers at your local food 

pantry, homeless or domestic violence shelter center 

for women and children, as many facilities accept 

diapers and other hygiene supplies that are not 

covered by assistance programs. 

Thank you for being a part this initiative to improve 

the health of our communities.

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Annual Meeting October 20, 2022 

Preparations 

Resolution Committee Report / Bylaws Committee Report / Nomination Committee Report 

Annual Meeting Update 

The Virtual Annual Meeting of SCNA SCNA's 

will be called to order at 6:40PM October 20th. All 

members are welcome and encouraged to attend 

by registering on-line. There is no cost to attend the 

Annual Meeting. Actions of the Annual Meeting will 

include the annual reports to the membership of the 

Board of Directors of SCNA and the announcement 

of the 2022 election results. All SCNA/ANA and 

SCNA-Only members who meet the qualification to 

vote and are in attendance at the Annual Meeting 

may vote during that meeting. There is no proxy 

voting. The qualification is membership in SCNA/ 

ANA or SCNA-Only as of October 19, 2022, and 

continue to hold membership after that date. 

Resolutions 

The official call for Resolutions was made in 

January issue of the SC Nurse. Resolutions must 

have been received by May 1, 2022. To date not 

one has been received. There is a process for 

the presentation of Resolutions during the Annual 

Meeting. This process includes any Resolutions not 

previously forwarded to SCNA. The full explanation 

of the process may be found in the Standing Rules 

in the Annual Book of Reports. The Annual Book of 

Reports will be posted to the SCNA website no later 

than October 13, 2022. Digital copies of The Annual 

Book of Report will be provided to members of 

SCNA. 

Proposed Bylaw Changes 

To date no suggestions received. 

Report of the SCNA Nomination Committee 

This article represents the initial report of the 

Nomination Committee for the 2022 election. In 

Care and 

Concern 

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Timothy Brown at his death 

May 27, 2022 

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keeping with the SCNA Election Policy write-ins will 

be permitted for a member whose name does not 

appear on the ballot by writing in the name of that 

member ONLY if the member being written-in is a 

member in good standing and has consented to 

serve if elected. The consent to serve must be filed 

before the election opens. The election will open 

September 26, 2022 and close October 7, 2022. 

Each candidate was invited to submit biographical 

information, a statement as to why they are running 

for a particular office, and a picture. 

The statements appear as received by the SCNA 

prior to publication of this issue of the SC Nurse. 

The SCNA Nominating Committee has called for the 

member suggestions for the 2022 elections. 

In 2022, members will elect: 

Full (SCNA/ANA) & SCNA Only Election 

President-Elect* 

Director Seat 1 


SCNA Nomination Committee* (5 people) 

Full (SCNA/ANA) Election 

Representatives to the ANA Membership 

Assembly (three people - President*, President- 

Elect*, and Delegate*) 

Alternates* for Representatives to the ANA 

Membership Assembly 

*Must be Full SCNA/ANA Member 

SCNA Chapters will also hold elections for: 

Chair 

Member At Large (two people) 

Each term is for two years 

Virtual SCNA 

Annual Meeting – 

October 20th, 2022 

The SCNA shall hold an annual meeting of the 

membership at such time and place as shall be 

determined by the Board of Directors. All members 

of SCNA who are in good standing are eligible to 

attend this meeting and to vote on all matters coming 

before the meeting. The Annual Meeting is open to 

all members of SCNA. 

SCNA's Annual Meeting for 2022 will be called to 

order at 6:40PM October 20th 

Join us for 

the NALPN 71st annual Conference 

to be held in Myrtle Beach, SC from 

October 16-19th at the Landmark Resort 

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Before July 31st Early bird special $350. 

https://nalpn.org/ 

2022 Board of Directors 

President – Kelly Bouthillet 

President-Elect – Angela Dykes 

Secretary/Treasurer – Cindy Merrow 

Commission Chair – 

Public Policy/Legislation – Kelly Willenberg 

Commission Chair – Professional Advocacy 

and Development – Sherry James 

Director, Seat 1 – Jada Quinn 

Director, Seat 2 – Rhona Williams 

APRN Chapter Chair (Ex-Officio) – Nakita Barnes 

Nurse Educator Chapter Chair 

(Ex-Officio) – Lynne Hutchinson 

Psychiatric-Mental Health Chapter Chair 

(Ex-Officio) – Kim Gilmore 

Women and Children’s Health Chapter Chair 

(Ex-Officio) – Jennifer Bell Woodley 

SNA-SC President (Ex-Officio) – Reagan Cohn 

SCNF President (Ex-Officio) – Deborah Hopla 

CEO and Lobbyist – Judith Curfman Thompson 

Executive Assistant – Rosie Robinson 

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South Carolina Nurse Copy Submission Guidelines: 

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for publication that is of interest to nurses. The South 

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Registration is Open 

CEO Column 

Judith Curfman 

Thompson, CEO 

https://www.scnurses.org/event/2022SCNAStateConvention 

Convention Registration Fees Include 

- All Convention Content Live and On Demand 

- Up to 45 CNE hours over the course of three 

days 

- Access to virtual exhibitors 

- Access to Practice Forum & Networking 

Opportunities 

- On Demand Access until December 31, 2022 

Convention Purpose: to provide updated 

information across the practice spectrum of 

registered nurses and advanced practice nurses. 

State, regional, and nationally recognized 

speakers will be presenting topics relevant to all. 

The Convention will provide Continuing Nursing 

Education. The content is designed to meet the 

needs of registered nurses and advanced practice 

nurses practicing in SC. If Continuing Nursing 

Education is your chosen form of meeting the South 

Carolina Nurse Practice Act requirements, Chapter 

33, Section 40-33-40, Continuing Competency for 

your biannual license or for your certification on the 

national level, this convention will be acceptable for 

those purposes. 

Schedule At A Glance 

not currently available 

Registration Fees 

Before September 22 September 22-October 19 

SCNA Member (SCNA/ANA and SCNA Only) $275.00 $375.00 

Non SCNA Member $375.00 $475.00 

Virtual attendees of the Convention are 

eligible to attend all content from the three-day 

event; either in live format or on demand format. 

The number of hours that have pharmacology and 

controlled substance content will vary depending on 

the breakout sessions attended. You must attend a 

session/breakout in its entirety and complete a CNE 

evaluation form to receive contact hours. 

SCNA is an Approved Provider of continuing 

nursing education by the North Carolina 

Nurses Association, an accredited approver by 

the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s 

Commission on Accreditation. 

Handouts: 

Convention materials and handouts will be made 

available to registered virtual attendees preceding 

the event and after the event for a limited time on 

the virtual event platform. You will be able to view 

and print the slides/handouts free from this source. 

Physical printed handouts will not be provided by 

SCNA. 

The Second quarter 

of this year has certainly 

hurried along. It, as always, 

is a time of preparations 

for a variety of activities of 

SCNA. 

My deepest thanks to the 

Nominations Committee as 

they prepare for the next 

elections of SCNA. This 

was also a time of reporting 

the great work of the 

Continuing Education Committee to The American 

Nurses Credentialling Center. SCNA is truly fortunate 

to have such great volunteer leaders who carry out 

the work needed to accomplish these important parts 

of SCNA’s activities. 

Preparations for the ANA Membership Assembly 

have been completed and SCNA will have a 

good representation at the up-coming meeting in 

Washington, DC. 

Preparations for the 2022 SCNA State Virtual 

Convention are coming together and the Virtual 

Annual Meeting of SCNA will also again be held 

virtually at 6:40 PM on October 20-22. 

It continues to be a time of learning and working 

hard to be certain that the organizational work of 

SCNA continues to be done in a timely manner. 

SCNA will be represented at the ANA Membership 

Assembly in Washington, DC in June of this year. 

Slowly, but surely we are inching back to “life as we 

have known it.” 

ONWARD! 

A personal note: I shall be retiring from SCNA 

at the end of June. It has been an honor and a 

wonderful time-1985-to 2022-times surely does fly! 

SO…on to the next part of life! Trust you are all 

well and enjoying a good summer! 

My very best to all your family! 

Judith C. Thompson 

CEO 


Judith Curfman 

Thompson 

President’s Message continued from page 1 

and solutions. We also need to advocate for the 

Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care 

and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1195) which 

was passed by the House in 2021 but has yet to be 

passed by the Senate. This legislation would require 

employers to protect healthcare providers from 

violence as well as retaliation from clinicians that 

report such events. Your support for this legislation 

is vital - you can learn more on how to advocate at 

rnaction.org 

To learn more on innovative ways to prevent and 

manage workplace violence, there are a couple 

articles addressing this challenging problem in the 

April 2022 issue of American Nurse. 

Whether we are just starting our careers or are 

“seasoned,” violent and aggressive behavior towards 

nurses and other healthcare clinicians has no place. 

It is one of the drivers of increased stress and nurses 

considering leaving the field. We must first take 

action to protect ourselves when in those situations, 

but more importantly, take action to demand that 

Congress pass H.R. 1195 and that more is done to 

keep nurses safe everywhere that patient care is 

delivered. 

Lesson learned 

Fortunately for the nurse that experienced 

the threatening and aggressive situation from a 

disgruntled patient, she was unharmed, and the 

patient eventually left. Despite trying to de-escalate 

the situation, he continued to be extremely disruptive 

and verbally abusive before leaving. She shared with 

me, how it made her feel and what she would do 

differently if in that situation again. It is unfortunate 

that barely a year into her career, she has already 

experienced this hazardous side of nursing. 

ANA and SCNA advocate for ending and reporting 

abuse against nurses. 

Tell us what you are experiencing. Contact us – 

we want to hear from you! 

Also don’t forget to follow us on social media! 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCNurses/ 

Twitter: @scnurses 

Instagram: @sc_nurses_assoc 

Email: karashinnp@gmail.com 

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Everything you need to know is on line 

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JUNE 

3RD AND 4TH QUARTER 

24 New Nurse Planner Orientation Session 

JULY 

5 

9 

SC Nurse Mini Issue July 2022 Issue Copy 

Due 

Psychiatric Mental Health Chapter Meeting 

10:00 AM 

22 1pm-4pm: SCNA Board Meeting 

AUGUST 

1 SCNA Annual Book of Report Materials Due 

2 

10 

SC Nurse Mini Issue August 2022 Issue 

Copy Due 

for programs October 1st or later CE 

Approver Committee 

Submission Deadline Date 

13 APRN Chapter Meeting 10:00AM 

15 

SCNA Board Members and Committee 

Chair Annual Reports Due 

SEPTEMBER 

23 

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write in candidates. 

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30 New Nurse Planner Orientation Session 

OCTOBER 

4 

SC Nurse Mini Issue October 2022 Issue: 

Copy Due 

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$24.09 monthly 

• Full time employed 

• Part time employed 

SCNA State-Only Membership: 

$187.00 annually or $16.08 monthly 

Reduced SCNA/ANA Membership Dues: 


• RNs not employed 

• RNs in full time study until graduation 

• Graduates of basic nursing programs for a 

first year of membership within 6 months 

following graduation; 

• RNs 66 years of age or older who are not 

earning more than social security allows 

without a loss of social security payments 

Special SCNA/ANA 

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$70.75 annually or $6.40 

monthly 

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As a member of SCNA there are several options available to you to enhance your 

membership experience. SCNA has Chapters that are open to members of SCNA. You are 

welcome to join any of the chapters listed, think about creating others, or simply enjoy your 

state membership in SCNA. For more information about SCNA Chapters go to http://www. 

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Submission Date 

There are currently four practice based Chapters: 

-APRN Chapter -Psychiatric-Mental Health Chapter 

-Women and Children’s Health Chapter -Nurse Educator Chapter 

Sign up for chapter membership by going to 

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Application due by August 10, 2022 

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Application due by November 9, 2022 

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please visit our Continuing Nursing Education page on www.scnurses.org. You will also 

find all the information you need to know about how the SCNA CNE process works. 

10 Officers notified of election results 

19 SCNA Board Meeting 6:30 pm 

20- 

22 

20 

20 

SCNA Convention 

Annual Meeting of SCNA Membership 

6:40 pm 

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adjourns 

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1 

7 

9 

SC Nurse Mini Issue November 2022 Issue: 

Copy Due 

SC Nurse December – February 2023 

Issue: Copy Due 

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deadline date for programs February 1st or 

later 

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16 

SCNA Board Meeting December 16, 2022, 

1pm-4pm 

JANUARY 

1 New elected members take office 

CEAC Annual 

Reporting to ANCC 

The SCNA CE Approver Committee (CEAC) is 

pleased to share the findings of our ANCC Annual 

Report. This report contains statistical data on the 

CE programs approved by SCNA for the calendar 

year 2021. 

Approved Provider Units 

1579 programs presented in 2021 

7852.42 hours awarded in 2021 

20272 nurses attended SCNA Approved Provider 

programs in 2021 

Approved Individual Activities 

135.25 hours approved by SCNA in 2021 

778 nurses attended the SCNA Approved 

Individual programs in 2021 

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Ballot Bios 

President-Elect 

Elect One 

No Nomination 


Elect One 

Rebecca Preast of 

Elloree, SC 

Place of Employment: The 

Regional Medical Center of 

Orangeburg and Calhoun 

Counties 

Current Title: RN 

Applications Analyst 

Statement of why you 

are running for Office: I 

would like to contribute to 

the profession of Nursing 

because it has been a 

Rebecca Preast blessing to me. What better 

way to give back than to partner with others involved 

with SCNA that have a passion to see our profession 

grow and be the best that it can be. 

Maritza Kirkpatrick 

Maritza Kirkpatrick of 

Hollywood, SC 

Place of Employment: 

Interim Healthcare Hospice 

Current Title: Director of 

Healthcare Services 

Statement of why you are 

running for Office: My love 

for serving SCNA; the current 

and potential members that 

will be our future for SCNA. 

I would love to increase 

membership and showcase 

the good that SCNA does. 

Gregory Pittman of 

Myrtle Beach, SC 

Place of Employment: HCA 

Healthcare - South Atlantic 

Division 

Current Title: Division 

Associate Vice President of 

Academic Affairs 


running for Office: Hello! I 

am Gregory Pittman, Division 

AVP of Academic Affairs 

for HCA Healthcare, South 

Gregory Pittman 

Atlantic Division. In my role, I 

provide division nursing leadership, strategic support, 

and partnership to promote coordinated efforts 

around the recruitment and retention of nursing 

staff while strengthening academic alliances. As a 

nurse with 15+ years of experience, my passion for 

nursing continues to grow and the desire to support 

our frontline nurses across the state is a priority. 

As we identify a new normal, my goal is to provide 

all levels of support to our nurses. As a member of 

the Continuing Education Approver Unit, I am able 

to identify best practices and support the need 

for issuing contact hours to programs that provide 

evidence-based education to nurses. If selected as a 

Board Member, I will assist with the development and 

implementation of the strategic plan and support our 

nurses across our nation and state, while supporting 

the best evidence-based practices for our nurses. 

With my experience and strong leadership support, 

I am confident I will be a great asset to the board 

of directors. Last, with my determination, desire, 

education, and dedication, I will execute my duties as 

a member of the board and represent our nurses to 

the fullest. 

If elected, I will work for YOU to make a 

DIFFERENCE! 


Elect One 

Rhona Williams of Myrtle 

Beach, SC 

Place of Employment: HCA, 

Grand Strand Medical Center 

Current Title: BSN, RN, 

Current SCNA Director Seat 

2 


running for Office: I am 

running for a second term 

as Director 2, to continue 

to support the goals of the 

SCNA and its members. As 

Rhona Williams 

Director 2, my focus will be 

on growing the membership of the SCNA and helping 

to support its chapters in growing their memberships 

as well. I believe that our participation in this 

association is our collective voice and can create 

positive change for the nurses of South Carolina. 

SCNA Nomination Committee 

Elect Five 

Candidate with most votes becomes 

Chair of Committee 

Bridget Enos 

Shara Rhodes 

Bridget Enos 

of North Charleston, SC 


Optum HouseCalls 

Current Title: Family Nurse 

Practitioner 



interested in giving back 

to my local professional 

organizations to help grow the 

impact of APRNs within the 

state of SC as well as scope 

of practice within the state. 

Shara Rhodes 

of Myrtle Beach , SC 

Place of Employment: HCA 

Healthcare 

Current Title: Director, 

Clinical Programs 


are running for Office: 

What an honor to be 

considered for the SCNA 

Nominations Committee! 

I have appreciated the 

opportunity to serve in an 

interim capacity with the 

committee and look forward to becoming a formal 

member in the next election term. In my role as 

Division Director of Clinical Programs, I have the 

pleasure of interacting with nurses across many 

diverse communities and practice areas who have 

experience that sets them apart from others. In 

the Nominations Committee, I look forward to 

showcasing those experiences and bringing quality 

candidates forward to represent our members in key 

positions within the SCNA leadership. I have also 

served on the Rewards and Recognition Committee 

for the Association for Nursing Professional as 

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member and chair, revising the awards criteria and 

standardizing review practices to ensure alignment 

to the association. As an experienced clinician 

and professional development specialist, it is my 

passion to mentor potential new members and 

leaders within the membership. Perhaps one of my 

greatest distinctions is the opportunity to serve as 

the Accredited Approver Program Director for our 

SCNA Continuing Education Approver Committee. 

In this role I have provided operational leadership 

for the ANCC-accredited approver unit, and 

continue the legacy set forth by my predecessors 

in ensuring the highest quality nursing continuing 

professional development opportunities are available 

to the nurses of South Carolina. As a member 

of the Nominations Committee I would serve the 

membership by supporting great communication with 

and regarding candidates, as well as collaborating 

with my other committee members in ongoing 

environmental scanning of needs for the association. 

I am tirelessly committed to the advancement of the 

state affiliate and dedicated to the nurses of South 

Carolina. It would be my great honor to serve as part 

of the Nominations Committee for a new term! 

Robin Cooper 

Robin Cooper 

of Florence, SC 


Williamsburg Regional 

Hospital 

Current Title: Chief Nursing 

Officer 


running for Office: I am a 

new member of the SCNA, 

less than a year. I have a 

great love for nursing and 

want to serve to help the 

betterment of nurses. It is 

also a great working relationship when talking with 

others who serve on the committee. Sharing great 

ideas and becoming an advocate for all nurses. 

Theresa Chandler 

of Blythewood , SC 


Columbia VA Medical Center 

Current Title: Nurse 

Practitioner 


are running for Office: I 

am passionate about the 

profession of nursing. I have 

been a member of the SCNA 

for a number of years. I 

Theresa Chandler 

currently serve as the chair of 

the Nominations Committee. 

I look forward to continued serve to the association 

in nominating the leaders of the future. 

SCNA Represenative to 

ANA Membership Assembly* 

Candidate with most votes becomes Rep. Other 

Candidates become Alternates based on number of 

votes 

No Nominations 

*To be elected by Full SCNA/ANA Members


Chapter Bios 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 

Chapter 

Chapter Chair 

Elect One 

Nakita Barnes 

of Blythewood, SC 


University of South Carolina 

Current Title: Assistant 

Professor 



running for the chairperson 

of the APRN chapter to be 

able to continue to advocate 

for and bring awareness to 

Nakita Barnes 

the importance of the work 

done by nurse practitioner 

in South Carolina. As the state starts to come out 

of the COVID-19 pandemic and resume our “new 

normal” way of life, we need to continue to work on 

increasing the scope of practice and reduce barriers 

to our practice that has been shown to ensure quality 

healthcare. 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 

Chapter 

Chapter Member At Large 

Elect Two 

Dwayne Alleyne 

of Columbia, SC 



College of Nursing 

Current Title: Clinical 

Assistant Professor 


running for Office: I like to 

be active within the nursing 

profession. Especially when 

it comes to showing the 

worth of Nurse Practitioners 

Dwayne Alleyne throughout South Carolina. I 

think SCNA will give me the voice I need to continue 

to advocate for this profession. 

Bridget Enos 

Bridget Enos 

of North Charleston, SC 


United Health Care - 

HouseCalls 

Current Title: Family Nurse 

Practitioner 



interested in being more 

involved with the organization 

and advocacy for/of APRNs 

within the state of South 

Carolina. 

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Eboni Harris 

Eboni Harris 

of Columbia, SC 



Current Title: Ph.D, APRN, 

FNP-BC, CNE 


running for Office: After 

serving for a brief period as 

Member- At- Large for the 

APRN Chapter to fill a vacant 

slot, I would like to continue 

to serve to help address 

concerns of APRN in our state. 

Nurse Educator Chapter 

Chapter Chair 

Elect One 


Nurse Educator Chapter 


Elect Two 


Psychiatric / Mental Health Chapter 

Chapter Chair 

Elect One 

Jacquelin Hyman 

of Irmo, SC 


SCDC 

Current Title: PMHNP/ 

APRN 



running to increase mental 

health awareness and to 

provide opportunities to 

improve treatment. 

Jacquelin Hyman 

Psychiatric / Mental Health Chapter 


Elect Two 

Lucinda Easler 

of Ninety Six, SC 


Prisma Health 

Current Title: Director, 

Behavioral Care Services 

Administration 


running for Office: I have 

been extremely fortunate 

during my career and have 

had opportunities to work 

with patients and families 

Lucinda Easler across the behavioral health 

continuum. As the needs 

have grown among our patients and families, so has 

my passion for those served. This office will provide 

me the opportunity to give back and contribute 

something to our future practicing psychiatric-mental 

health nurses. 

Women and Children’s Health Chapter 

Jennifer Bell 

Chapter Chair 

Elect One 

Jennifer Bell 

of Aiken, SC 


Veteran’s Affairs Medical 

Center 

Current Title: Women’s 

Health Clinical Coordinator 



seeking office again as the 

Women and Children’s Chapter Chair because I am 

passionate about Women’s Health. Women face a 

number of healthcare disparities, perhaps the most 

glaring is the rate at which Women die in the United 

States during childbirth. I want to be able to be a 

catalyst to bring health equity to our Women and 

Children sub-population. SCNA is a forum where 

this can be done. I am also appreciative of the efforts 

put forth by SCNA and the Women and Children’s 

chapter in the past to keep the healthcare of this 

population relevant and I would enjoy the opportunity 

to serve again. 

Women and Children’s Health Chapter 

Chapter Membner At Large 

Elect Two 

Bridget Holder 

of Charleston, SC 


Summerville Medical Center 

Current Title: Manager of 

Quality 



running for this office again 

to continue serving our 

communities and advance 

our practice in Women’s and 

Children’s Health. In order to 

Bridget Holder make a difference, I want to 

be bold and continue to be a part of the solution. 

SCNA Election 

Eligibility 

Information 

For this election that is strictly for officers of SCNA 

all members of SCNA/ANA or SCNA Only will be 

eligible to vote for all offices for which they qualify 

according to information below. 

In order to vote in the 2022 SCNA Election you 

must be a current member as of June 30, 2022 and 

meet the membership requirements for licensure 

found in the current SCNA and ANA Bylaws. The 

June 30th date was established based in the election 

beginning September 26, 2022. The election 

process of SCNA requires each eligible voter to 

be a member in good standing at least two (2) full 

months from the 1st of the month prior to the month 

the election is held. (Example: Election begins 

September 21, 2022 therefore two (2) full months 

from the 1st of the month is July 1st.) 

A list of current members, as of June 30, 2022, will 

be published on the SCNA website prior to the first 

day of balloting. It is up to the individual members 

to validate the information and to contact the SCNA 

staff during regular business hours (as stated on the 

website) prior to voting if the member believes that 

he/she was omitted from the voting list in error so 

that a correction can be made. Any SCNA members 

in good standing may present evidence that there is 

an error in the list of current members prior to the 

voting and up to the closing of the election. Failure 

to notify SCNA of an error in the voting list prior to 

the closing of the vote is considered a waiver of the 

member’s right to challenge the voting list or the 

election. Failure to notify SCNA that the member is 

not on the voting list prior to the closing of the vote 

is considered a waiver of the individual’s right to 

challenge the voting list or the election. 

Each eligible member will receive an email 

with all needed information for logging on 

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News You Can Use 

Consider Getting More From Social Security! 

E. H. “Chip” Stanley, Jr 

If you could receive a monthly income of over 75% 

more each month, would you take it? Let me state that 

another way. As an example, if you could choose to 

receive each month for the rest of your life $1,160, 

$1,657, or $2,054, what amount would you choose? 

Would it surprise you to know that most people take 

less? What am I talking about? The average monthly 

Social Security benefit in 2022 is $1,657. If a person’s 

full retirement age is 67 (those born in 1960 or later) 

and they claim at age 70, they get 24% more than 

claiming at their full retirement age or $2,054 (8% 

more each year). According to the Social Security 

Administration only 5% of men and 7% of women wait 

until age 70. More importantly, if a person claims at 

age 70 instead of claiming at age 62 (in general, the 

earliest age to claim), the monthly benefit will be more 

than 75% higher, for the rest of their lives. 

So why do many people take less? In some cases, 

it’s because they need the money. In some cases, it’s 

because they think Social Security will run out of money. 

In my opinion, in many cases, it’s because they are not 

sure of or do not know the rules. In the first case, if they 

need the money, they need the money. Understandable. 

Sherry Buie James, DNP, 

RN, CNE 

According to Mineo 

(2018) of the Harvard 

Gazette, eight in ten 

Americans are at risk 

of developing chronic 

disorders such as heart 

disease, hypertension, and 

stroke because of stress. 

Stress prevents them from 

relaxing their minds and bodies. As nurses continue 

to focus on self-care, being intentional about their 

thoughts can help decrease their stress levels. Over 

the years, mindfulness has become a buzzword 

used in many self-care forums and has proven to be 

an effective practice. Mindfulness can bring peace 

and relaxation when one is stressed, anxious, or 

depressed and can even help with pain (Psychology 

Today, 2022; Mineo, 2018). Studies have even shown 

mindfulness improves attention and memory (Mineo, 

Social Security has stated that unless Congress 

changes the rules on how Social Security is funded, 

all benefits will be reduced by about 20-25% by 2033 

(11 years from now). So if you take early and get less, 

you will get less than the less you get if benefits are 

reduced. That doesn’t make sense to me. Everyone 

who works and pays into Social Security, will continue 

to pay into Social Security until they retire. Because of 

that, the money won’t run out. But it may be reduced, if 

Congress does not act. Social Security is a sacred cow 

to the American public and I cannot imagine a member 

of Congress voting to do away or act to reduce benefits. 

In the many presentations I have given over the 

years regarding the claiming of Social Security 

benefits, no one wants their benefits reduced. In fact, 

when I ask the audience if they would be willing to 

pay 1% more from their paycheck to keep benefits at 

the current levels, all vote yes. If I ask about a 2% 

increase, I get the same reaction. 

By the way, in most years, Social Security adds a 

cost-of-living adjustment, so the monthly amount is 

adjusted upwards each January. Again, if you take later, 

the cost-of-living adjustment increases your benefit by 

that percentage. If you wait, you get more. Period. 

Do you know what your benefit is at full retirement 

age will be? Would you like to know? If so, please 

Mindfulness 

2018). Nurses would benefit from adding this practice 

to their self-care toolkit. 

The Mayo Clinic (2020) defines mindfulness as 

“a type of meditation in which one focuses on how 

they are feeling in the moment without interpreting 

or judging what is sensed or felt.” Another description 

of mindfulness is the process of awareness and 

acceptance of one’s thoughts, emotions, and senses 

(smells or sounds) at a given time without focusing on 

the past or future (Psychology Today, 2022). Accepting 

what one is feeling or thinking without judging these 

emotions as right or wrong can be liberating. 

Being mindful doesn’t require a person to clear 

their mind or push away negative thoughts. It 

encourages the nurse to be aware of what they 

are experiencing. Setting aside time to reflect 

on one’s inner being should be done daily. One 

recommendation is to begin practicing mindfulness 

before getting out of bed for about six months until it 

becomes a natural process (Mayo Clinic, 2020). 

Simple steps of mindfulness include lying or sitting 

quietly while taking deep breaths and intentionally 

go to the Social Security 

website, www.socialsecurity. 

gov/mystatement. You will 

be asked your name, Social 

Security number, date of 

birth and other questions 

in order to get log-in 

information. If you have 

frozen your credit score with 

Experian, you will have to 

first unfreeze it in order to 

get log-in credentials. That’s 

because the financial questions asked are based on 

the information that Experian has. After you get your 

log-in information, you may re-freeze your Experian 

credit score. Your report will show you the benefits 

you will receive (in general), But if you log-in look 

at your benefit amount if you wait? It’s worth your 

consideration. 

Chip Stanley is a Senior Vice President and Financial 

Advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC in Columbia, 

S.C. He also is a Chartered Retirement Planning 

Counselor®, Accredited Investment Fiduciary®, and a 

Certified Wealth Strategist®. He works with clients to help 

establish and manage a Retirement Income Plan. He may 

be reached at 803-223-7008 or cstanley@janney.com 

identifying one’s inner-most thoughts and 

surroundings. If mindfulness is done before getting 

out of bed, one might notice an array of thoughts, 

emotions, and sensations such as: 

• The warmth and comfort of being under the 

covers; or the feeling of fatigue 

• The quietness of the morning; or a noise 

disturbing the silence 

• The smell of coffee brewing (for those who set 

their coffee maker before going to bed) 

• The light entering a window; or the darkness 

surrounding the room 

• The thought of happiness, sadness, or dread 

Individuals who prefer practicing mindfulness 

during a daily walk might think of how their body feels 

as it moves, as well as the following: 

• The smell of magnolias, dogwood, or jasmine 

• The sensation of the rising sun; or the brisk 

cool air on their face 

Mindfulness continued on page 12 

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Courage in Everyday Nursing Practice 

Carol Dobos PhD, RN-BC, NEA-BC 

Reprinted with permission from Arizona Nurse, July 2021 issue 

Courage is an important attribute in life and in your nursing practice. As Helen 

Keller said, 

“Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature nor do the children 

of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than 

outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” 

Nursing is a noble profession that is not for the faint of heart. Opportunities to 

choose courageous acts present themselves on a regular basis because risk is 

everywhere. You can attempt to minimize the risks by playing it safe. However, 

there are risks to yourself, your colleagues, your profession, and those you serve 

when you don’t take risks in showing up, speaking up, or practicing according to 

the highest standards of evidence-based practice. 

Choosing to practice courageously, consistent with your personal and 

professional values, will cause some discomfort, bumps, and bruises to you and 

your career. It will also bring professional and personal fulfillment, strengthen the 

profession, and improve patient outcomes. You will know that you are making a 

difference in your daily practice and throughout your nursing career. 

One way to cultivate courageous behavior is through personal risk-taking 

(PRT), but first you need to understand the nature of risk and its related concept, 

positive deviance. 

What is Risk? 

Risk is defined as the possibility of losing something of value, which could be 

physical, psychological, or economic. Common risks include falling out of favor 

with others in authority, losing support, or damaging essential relationships. Any 

of these events could lead to losing status or influence at work, or even losing 

one’s position or employment. 

A related concept called “positive deviance” refers to an intentional act of 

breaking the rules to serve the greater good. Positive deviance is intentional and 

honorable behavior that departs or differs from an established norm. It contains 

elements of innovation, creativity, adaptability, or a combination thereof; and it 

involves risk for the nurse. 

For most nurses, whether a particular action is right or wrong will often be 

judged by others in charge of rules enforcement. The decision to engage in 

positive deviance, however, lies entirely with the nurse. 

Personal Risk-Taking 

PRT is behavior that is consciously and freely chosen among available 

alternatives, some of which are known to incur less risk than the chosen action. 

It is supported by the strength and belief of personal convictions. Courageous 

action upholds principles. Calculated inaction due to fear leaves one powerless, 

with values compromised. 

Success story 

When residents were not interacting appropriately with pediatric patients, 

risking psychological harm, I discussed this with the chief and arranged 

education. I advised our team that in identifying this issue, relationships might 

become strained, but we had an obligation to our patients to address this 

problem. I often used the mantra “I am doing the right thing for the right reason” 

stating it over and over in my head to help me stay the course and follow 

through with my convictions. As feared, the residents and even an attending 

physician demonstrated passive aggressive behavior towards us. The care of 

the children did improve, however, and we knew we had made the right call. 

Nurses promote courageous action by sharing courageous behavior, also 

called hero stories. This can be done formally and informally, verbally and in 

writing, one on one or in groups, during staff meetings, during change of shift 

report, or rounds. We create a culture based on what we talk about, what we 

value, and what we support and reward. Sometimes we stand alone, and 

sometimes we influence others to follow our lead and take their own personal 

risks. In one study, risk taking was found to be one of the key elements in 

attaining expert nursing practice, which supports effective and quality-based 

healthcare outcomes. Risk taking also was found to enhance clinical and 

professional development. 

Rather than sitting on the sidelines and hurling judgment or advice at others (for 

example, “Someone needs to do something about this.”), we must dare to show up 

and let ourselves be seen, which can result in change. (See Success story.) 

We pay a price when we shut down and disengage, failing to take action. I have 

heard nurses talk about “staying under the radar.” In doing so they pay a dear price. 

Their talents, wisdom, knowledge, and values are not being shared to positively 

influence care and support the development of new nurse graduates and other 

colleagues through courageous role modeling. Vulnerability occurs in sharing an 

unpopular opinion, standing up for oneself or others such as a colleague who is 

being bullied, being accountable, asking for help, trying something new, admitting 

uncertainty, and asking for forgiveness. When courage and fear meet, it often feels 

awkward and scary; however, “being all in” is to be alive. To act in alignment with 

your values is key to personal and professional happiness. 

PRT and Promoting Patient Safety 

Failing to take risks and practice courageously can lead to threats to patient 

safety. Focusing on my obligation to “First do no harm,” I made the decision not to 

deploy a transport team until all the team members demonstrated competency. I 

was transparent in discussing my concern and contingency plan to send another 

team with my medical and administrative colleagues. I was told that this was a 

“career-limiting move.” I simply stated, “I have to be able to sleep at night.” 

In another organization, I disagreed with a plan to move critically ill patients 

multiple times to accommodate unit renovation. I identified an alternative that 

required only one move. Although my plan was successfully implemented, 

my action caused me to fall out of favor with the administrator and eventually 

resulted in my having to move on to another position. In both instances, I 

had to put my patients first because when I became a member of the nursing 

profession, I made a promise to protect them. 

Why We May Not Take Personal Risks 

Understanding scarcity is key to understanding why nurses may not take 

justified risks. The three components of scarcity are shame, comparison, and 

disengagement. 

Shame is the fear of ridicule and belittling often used to control people and 

to keep them in line. Shame-based cultures are very unhealthy for nurses and 

patients. The killer of innovation is shame. In these cultures, covert or sometimes 

overt messages are common, such as to dare not, you’re not good enough, 

who do you think you are, don’t you dare get too big for your britches.” Shame 

becomes fear, fear leads to risk aversion, and risk aversion kills innovation 

and can lead to unsafe patient care. Shame is the intensely painful feeling or 

experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of belonging. 

Shame makes us feel unworthy of connection. Resilience to shame occurs when 

recognizing and speaking openly about shame, practicing critical awareness, 

and reaching out to others. 

Healthy competition can be beneficial, but constant overt or covert comparing 

and ranking suffocates creativity and risk taking. If nurses are held to one narrow 

standard, they may not question the relevance of a course of action to a specific 

situation and embrace evidence- based practice. 

Disengagement occurs when people are afraid to take risks and try new 

things. Too often it is easier to stay quiet than to share stories, experiences, 

and ideas. It is important to do what is right, not what is easy. The best way 

through a difficult situation is to address the situation directly with honesty and 

integrity, sharing your story and asking for what you need. An excellent resource 

for nurses is the book Crucial Conversations. Often what we fear does not 

happen, but even if it does, we have retained our self-respect and commitment to 

professional values. 

Courageous Practice 

I hope you choose to practice courageously, doing the right things for the right 

reasons. As Theodore Roosevelt said, 

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“Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though 

checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy 

much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not 

victory nor defeat.” 

Selected references 

Dobos C. Defining risk from the perspective of nurses in clinical roles. J Adv Nur. 

1992;17:1303-9. 

Dobos C. Understanding personal risk taking among staff nurses: critical information for 

nurse executives. J Nurs Adm. 1997;27(1):1-2. 

Gary JC, Exploring the concept and use of positive deviance in nursing. Am J Nurs. 

2013;113(8):26-34. Haag-Heitman B. The development of expert performance 

in nursing. J Nurses Staff Dev. 2008;24(5):203-11. 

Brown B. Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We 

Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. Gotham Books; 2012. 

Patterson K, Grenny J, McMillan R, et al. Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When 

Stakes are High, 2nd ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2011. 

Carol Dobos lives in Phoenix Arizona and is the past-president of the Arizona 

Association for Nursing Professional Development, a state affiliate of the 

Association for Nursing Professional Development.


South Carolina Faith Community Nurses Association 

Plan to join us for our Annual Conference on 

August 5, 2022 that will be held in person and with 

a virtual option. Details are outlined below. Data 

shows that one in five children have been adversely 

affected by the pandemic creating mental wellness 

issues. This conference will focus on how we can 

assist our children to navigate the future with faith 

and hope. 

The South Carolina 

Faith Community 

Nurses Association 

2022 Annual 

Conference 

Moving Forward in 

Faith and Hope: 

Bringing Light to 

Mental and Spiritual 

Wellness 

Friday August 5, 2022 

8:30a-1p 

Lexington Presbyterian Church 

246 Barr Rd, Lexington, SC 29072 

In person and virtual attendance options available 

Purpose: Faith community leaders are often the 

first point of contact when individuals and families 

face mental and spiritual health issues or traumatic 

events. In fact, in times of crisis, many will turn to 

trusted leaders in their faith communities before 

they turn to mental health professionals. These 

Faith community leaders include pastors, ministry 

heads, faith community nurses and health ministers. 

When leaders know how to respond, they become 

significant assets to the overall health care system. 

About Contact Hours 

Four Contact hours applied for through AnMed 

Health who is approved as a provider of nursing 

continuing professional development by the South 

Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver 

by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s 

Commission on Accreditation. Approval valid to 2-11- 

23. 

Speakers and Topics include: 

1) Kerri Roberts 

Assistant Director of Music at Northeast 

Presbyterian Church 

Ms. Roberts will be providing an opening 

devotion 

2) Dr Paul Bishop MA, LPC, LPC/S 

Director of Bridges of Hope, First Baptist 

Church of Lexington 

Dr. Bishop will speak on the state of mental 

and spiritual wellness in the church related to 

the impact of Covid and the stigma of mental 

health issues in the church. 

3) Kaitlyn Hunter 

NAMI Regional Program Coordinator for the 

Midlands West 

Ms. Hunter will speak on breaking the silence 

of mental health issues for children and teens. 

4) Stephanie McGuire 

SC Thrive Chief Training Officer 

Ms. McGuire will speak on behavioral health of 

children 0-5 years old. 

5) Dr Kate Chapelle PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC 

U of SC College of Nursing 

Dr Chapelle will speak on the ACE program for 

identification of at risk children. 

6) Marisette Hasan BSN, RN, President and CEO 

of The Carolinas Center and Chair of the SC 

Carolina Coalition for the Seriously Ill 

Mrs. Hasan will speak on the latest update 

regarding advance directives and advanced 

care planning resources including new 

resources related to pediatrics. 

TO REGISTER: 

1) Complete information at the following link 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/ 

e/1FAIpQLSdl_r8NBKHDNuK-Y2tCdq 

Vo604X5laNtAtRKRSIPYuz6LwOqA/ 

viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 

2) To pay for the conference click on the Pay 

Pal button below or send a check made out to 

SCFCNA and mail to Susan Outen, 154 Black 

River Rd, Camden, SC 29020. 

Upcoming SCFCNA Meetings: 

Please join us for our quarterly meetings that are 

currently meeting in person at Irmo Baptist Church 

in Columbia. Each meeting provides an educational 

component as well as networking opportunities. 

Next meetings: 

July 12, 2022 and October 11, 2022. 

Please visit our website for details (www.scfcna.com).


SCNF 

Dr. Deborah L. Hopla, 

DNP, APRN-BC, FAANP, FAAN 

Jason R. Thrift, MS, RN, CHSE 

Graduation! As you read this edition graduation has 

happened for many aspiring students. The culmination 

of a journey, that began with the hope and promise to 

care for others and join the nursing workforce, either 

as a beside nurse or an advance practice nurse. The 

journey feels overwhelming sometimes but earning a 

degree is only the beginning of a nurse’s journey in the 

nursing profession. May is not only a time for graduation, 

but a time to celebrate nurses everywhere. May is Nurses Month, which also 

incorporates Nurses Week and International Nurses Day, commemorating the 

birthday of the pioneer of the modern nursing profession, Florence Nightingale. 

Whether you’re graduating or continuing in the profession, this time of year is all 

about the nurse. This year continues as “The Year of the Nurse!” 

Graduation is truly only the beginning. Following rigorous study as nursing 

students and graduate students, this group begins preparing for specific board 

examinations to help initiation licensure, thus allowing the licensed nurse to 

provide the care they so fervently dreamed of pursuing. Dreams are a big part 

of the reason for pursuing a nursing degree. Think about what led you to wanting 

to become a nurse. Perhaps the dream was to care for others. Perhaps it was a 

belief you could help create an environment of compassion and understanding 

where all can work together for the common good. Whatever the dream was that 

led you to a nursing degree, there are many others out there longing to fulfill that 

same dream for their lives. The passion and desire are present, but sometimes a 

little help is needed. 

The South Carolina Nurses Foundation (SCNF) wants to bring those dreams 

to life. South Carolina needs nurses and nurses need scholarships. Scholarship 

opportunities happen through SCNF, allowing those with the passion to pursue 

a nursing degree the chance to make the dream a reality. It is costly to become a 

nurse. It can take anywhere from two to four years to become a registered nurse 

and an additional two to three years to become a master’s prepared advanced 

practice nurse. To achieve a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctor of Nursing 

Philosophy (PhD) can mean an additional oned to six years of education. So, as you 

celebrate new beginnings this time of year with a multitude of graduations, this also 

is a great time to give back and support someone else’s desire to fulfill their dream. 

This can be done many ways: the donate button on the SCNF Facebook account, a 

license plate initiative showing the world you are a nurse. The company “Just Cause 

Scrubs” that gives 50% of the profits made to the person’s charity of choice (please 

choose SCNF). Midlands Gives Day continues even beyond May 3rd and is another 

way to raise funds. SCNF is a 501 C3 organization so donations are tax deductible. 

SCNF is working hard to help nurses, but this cannot be done without you! Donate 

today and help someone else’s dreams come true! 

SCNA Welcomes the SC 

DHEC as an Organizational 

Affiliate Member. 

SHOW YOUR NURSING PRIDE!!! 

SUPPORT NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS!!! 

GET A LICENSE PLATE!! 

The Nurses Care Specialty License Plate Initiative was created in 2002 to provide 

an opportunity for nurses and the supporters of nursing to make a contribution to 

the profession and to increase the public's awareness of the contribution of nurses. 

"Nurses Care" specialty license plates are available from the Department of 

Motor Vehicles. The proceeds are used to fund both graduate and undergraduate 

scholarships. Please go to this website to purchase your “Nurses Care” license 

plate: http://www.scdmvonline.com/Vehicle-Owners/License-Plates/Plate-Gallery 

Mindfulness continued from page 9 

• The sound of cars passing; or the birds chirping 

• The sight of colorful leaves, flowers, and the blue sky 

• The feeling of inner peace and clarity; or the feeling of pain. 

Focusing on the here and now can quiet life’s storms and inner turmoil. The key to 

mindfulness is not obsessing about what happened yesterday or what could happen 

in the future but being present and experiencing the moment without judgment. 

Resources on mindfulness can be found in written and virtual formats. It’s up 

to each nurse to find what works best for them to remain resilient during difficult 

times in the workplace or with life in general. If or when self-care measures fail 

to help with stress, the nurse should seek assistance from professionals through 

Employee Assistance Programs, private health care providers, counseling 

services, or the Department of Mental Health. What matters most is that 

everyone focuses on the essential things in life and being well to enjoy them. 

Mindful.org (2022). What is mindfulness. Retrieved from https://www.mindful.org/what-ismindfulness/ 

Mayo Clinic (2022). Mindfulness exercises. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic. 

org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/mindfulness-exercises/art- 

20046356 

Psychology Today (2022). Mindfulness. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday. 

com/us/basics/mindfulness 

Mineo, L. (2018, Apr 17). With mindfulness, life’s in the moment. Harvard Gazette. 

Retrieved from https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/04/less-stressclearer-thoughts-with-mindfulness-meditation/


South Carolina Board of Nursing 

JUNE 2022 / JULY 2022 / AUGUST 2022 

110 Centerview Dr. • Columbia, SC • 29210 • P.O. Box 12367 • Columbia, SC 29211-2367 

Phone: 803-896-4550 • NURSEBOARD@LLR.SC.GOV • Fax: 803-896-4515 • http://www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/nursing/ 

South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation 

MISSION OF THE BOARD OF NURSING 

The mission of the State Board of Nursing for South 

Carolina is the protection of public health, safety, and 

welfare by assuring safe and competent practice of 

nursing. 

This mission is accomplished by assuring safe initial 

practice as well as continuing competency in the practice 

of nursing and by promoting nursing excellence in the 

areas of education and practice. The Board licenses 

qualified individuals as licensed practical nurses, 

registered nurses or advanced practice registered 

nurses. Complaints against nurses are investigated and 

disciplinary action taken when necessary. Schools of 

nursing are surveyed and approved to ensure quality 

education for future nurses. 

NURSE LICENSURE RENEWAL 2022-2024 

All licenses that were not renewed by midnight on 

April 30, 2022, have now lapsed. After May 31st, you will 

need to submit a reinstatement application and complete 

an updated Criminal Background Check if you choose to 

have an active license in SC. 

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE 

AND RENEWALS 

RN and LPNs: Demonstration of competency for 

licensure and biennial renewal of an active license 

requires documented evidence of at least ONE of the 

following requirements during the licensure period/ 

preceding two years: 

1. completion of 30 contact hours from a continuing 

education provider recognized by the Board; OR 

2. maintenance of certification or re-certification by a 

national certifying body recognized by the Board; OR 

3. completion of an academic program of study in 

nursing or a related field recognized by the Board; OR 

4. verification of competency and the number of hours 

practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a 

form approved by the Board. 

The Board will accept continuing education contact 

hours approved by the providers/ organizations at this 

address: https://llr.sc.gov/nurse/Pdf/Competency_Req_ 

Criteria_6-2019.pdf. 

APRNs: For renewal of prescriptive authority, 

20 contact hours of continuing education in 

pharmacotherapeutics related to the certification 

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specialty of NPs, CNMs, or CNS' must be obtained within the last two years. For 

an NP, CNM, or CNS with controlled substance prescriptive authority, two of the 

20 hours must be related to prescribing controlled substances. 

The Board will accept Prescriptive Authority continuing education contact hours 

approved by the providers/organizations at this address: https://llr.sc.gov/nurse/PDF/ 

Board_Approved_Listing_for_Pharmacotherapeutics_Education.pdf. 

Below are links found on the Board’s website that you may find helpful: 

APRN Prescriptive Authority Online Application Instructions: https://llr.sc.gov/nurse/ 

pdf/Prescriptive_Authority_App_Elec_Inst.pdf 

Pharmacotherapeutics Education Required for Rx Application: https://llr.sc.gov/nurse/ 

PStatements/PharmacotherapeuticsEducationRequiredforRxApplication.pdf 

Board-Approved Listing for Pharmacotherapeutics Education: https://llr.sc.gov/ 

nurse/PDF/Board_Approved_Listing_for_Pharmacotherapeutics_Education.pdf 

Required Documents; Certificate of attendance that includes: 

1. Name of licensee 

2. Title of educational activity 

3. Date of activity 

4. Approving provider/organization name, course number and address 

5. Number of pharmacology contact hours awarded 

Please visit the Board’s website at https://llr.sc.gov/nurse/ to review the complete 

South Carolina Nurse Practice Act, Chapter 33 Section 40-33-34 for more details on 

renewal and competency requirements. 

Nursing CE Tracking System https://cebroker.com/sc/account/basic/ CE Broker is 

the official CE tracking system of the South Carolina Board of Nursing. All CEs offered 

on this site are approved by the Board. You may activate a free basic account that will 

allow you to: search approved CE courses, self-report your hours, and track course 

history. 

NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT (NLC) 

At present, there are a number of non-compact states trying to pass legislation 

to join the NLC. We are also waiting to hear a date for the Virgin Islands, Ohio and 

Pennsylvania to fully implement the LPN/RN compact. Thus far, only 3 states have 

passed the APRN compact legislation, North Dakota, Delaware and Utah. Once 7 states 

pass this legislation, the APRN compact can go in to effect. 

For additional information on the Nurse Licensure Compact, go to www.ncsbn.org/ 

compacts.htm. 

PRACTICE PEARLS 

1) Practitioners should review all paperwork submitted to the Board of Nursing 

by third-party entities. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, as the 

licensee is responsible for licensure compliance (Rx authority, collaborating 

physicians, national certifications, etc.). 

2) Please reference the APRN FAQs on the Board’s website for guidance on 

developing written practice agreements (www.llr.sc.gov/nurse). 

3) Effective November 1, 2022: APRNs with lapsed national certifications will need 

to complete a reinstatement application, as well as an Rx authority application. 

Your APRN license will be inactive until all statutory requirements are met. Please 

follow the instructions below: “How Can I Check a License” to validate the 

expiration date. 

4) Licensee Lookup will display “Practice Limitations: No physician on file” for 

APRNs without a designated physician on file with the SC Board of Nursing. 

BOARD OF NURSING COMMITTEES 

The Advanced Practice Committee has 1 opening: 

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 

The Advisory Committee on Nursing Education have two openings: 

Bachelor of Science RN Program 

Bachelor of Science RN Program 

The Nursing Practice and Standards Committee has one opening for a new position 

(recently approved by the Board): 

Forensic Nurse 

If you are interested in applying, please complete a nomination form located at www. 

llr.sc.gov/nurse, under The Board, and a work committee will review and forward a 

recommendation for Board approval. 

HOW CAN I CHECK A LICENSE? 

To check a nursing license, you may utilize one or all of the following options: 

(A) South Carolina Licensee Lookup – Go to LICENSEE LOOKUP on the Board of 

Nursing’s webpage (www.llr.sc.gov/nurse). It is recommended that only the first and 

last name of the nurse be entered. This site will provide the nurse’s name, city/state, 

license number/type, date issued/expiration, license status, and whether the license 

is multi-state or single-state. 

(B) Nursys Quick Confirm – Go to www.nursys.com and click on Quick Confirm, 

following the instructions as outlined. This site will provide the nurse’s name, state of 

licensure, license type/number, license status, expiration date and discipline status 

if noted. At this time, the only states NOT fully participating in Quick Confirm are 

California, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Go to www.nursys.com as additional states/ 

territories may be added. 

(C) Other states – Most states have licensee lookup/licensure verification on their 

websites. Links to other boards of nursing can be found at www.ncsbn.org. 

(D) You can check for discipline against a South Carolina nursing license on the Board’s 

website www.llr.sc.gov/nurse under BOARD ORDERS. 

NURSYS.COM (E-NOTIFY) 

Nursys e-Notify® delivers real-time notifications about nurse licensure status 

including multi-state and single-state changes within the enhanced Nurse Licensure 

Compact. Additionally, expirations, renewals and disciplinary actions are delivered to 

your inbox automatically. 

Nursys is the only national database for verification of nurse licensure, discipline, 

and practice privileges for RNs and LPNs provided directly by participating boards of 

nursing (BONs) and designated by them to be primary source equivalent. 

Once you have registered your organization and provided nurse data, you’ll 

automatically be notified of nurse licensure expirations, upcoming renewals and 

disciplinary actions from your state and others. It’s free of charge, provided as a patient 

safety initiative by U.S. BONs and the NCSBN. 

Learn more, watch a video demo, or enroll for this free service at www.nursys.com. 

HAVE YOU MOVED? 

Section 40-33-38(C) of the South Carolina Code of Laws (Nurse Practice Act) 

requires that all licensees notify the Board in writing within 15 days of any address 

change. In order to not miss important time-sensitive information, such as an audit 

notice, legislative updates or other licensure information, be sure to notify the Board 

immediately whenever you change addresses. You may change your address on the 

Board of Nursing’s website (www.llr.sc.gov/nurse). Choose “Change of Address via 

Online Portal” under QUICK LINKS. 

NOTE: Changing your address with the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) 

does not change your address on your licensing records with the South Carolina Board 

of Nursing. 

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR PRIMARY STATE OF RESIDENCE 

In accordance with §40-33-1350 of the S.C. Code of Laws, Compact rules and 

regulations require each nurse to declare in writing his/her primary state of residence 

upon initial application and renewal of the nursing license. 

If at the time of licensure, the primary state of residence was listed as a non-compact 

state (example: WA, OR, NV, CA, NY, etc.) and/or the prospective licensee has not 

obtained a SC driver’s license, an active single-state license in South Carolina was 

issued. If the primary state of residence later changes to South Carolina, a multi-state 

license may be obtained by submitting a Declaration of Primary State of Residence 

(PSOR) form available on the Board of Nursing’s website (www.llr.sc.gov/nurse) under 

LICENSURE, “Applications and Forms, under Miscellaneous Forms.” 

The completed PSOR form should be sent to NurseBoard@llr.sc.gov with one of 

the following items as evidence of South Carolina residency: 1) South Carolina driver's 

license with a home address; 2) South Carolina Voter Registration card displaying a 

home address; 3) Federal income tax return declaring the primary state of residence 

as South Carolina; 4) A federal W-2 form declaring SC as the primary state of residence 

or 5) Military Form # 2058 - state of legal residence certificate. The Compact primary 

residence rule does not apply to military nurses or nurses in the federal government, 

unless they are working outside of their military or government position. 

HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS? 

It is important to ensure that you receive information sent out via e-mail and for 

renewal of licensure. To change your email address, please email NurseBoard@llr.sc.gov 

with the full name on your license, your license number, your current email and your 

new email address. You may also change your email address on the Board of Nursing’s 

website (www.llr.sc.gov/nurse). Choose “Change of Address via Online Portal” under 

QUICK LINKS.



CHANGING YOUR NAME ON YOUR NURSING 

LICENSE 

1. If you have had a legal name change, submit your 

written request, along with a copy of the legal 

document(s) (example: copy of marriage certificate, 

divorce decree, court order, etc.) and photo ID to 

LLR-Board of Nursing, PO Box 12367, Columbia, SC 

29211 or you can send the request and documents 

by email to NurseBoard@llr.sc.gov. Please indicate in 

your request whether you will use your middle name 

or maiden name for your middle initial or if you wish to 

hyphenate your name. Your request will be processed 

in the order received and updated on the website 

within 24 hours of the change. 

2. You may verify that your name change request 

has been processed on LICENSEE LOOKUP on 

the Board’s website (www.llr.sc.gov/nurse). Refer 

to Section 40-33-36(B) of the Nurse Practice Act 

regarding statutory requirements for your name on 

your license. You may view the Nurse Practice Act – 

Chapter 33 under LAWS/RULES/POLICIES on the 

Board’s website. 

CE BROKER: CONTINUING EDUCATION TRACKING / 

REPOSITORY 

Create Your CE Broker Account Today! CE Broker 

is the official CE tracking system for the South Carolina 

Board of Nursing. The Board has provided you with a free 

Basic Account, so you’ll have helpful CE tracking tools 

right at your fingertips. 

Free Access to CE Broker Within the free Basic 

Account, you will have access to your Course History and 

CE Compliance Status. This lists all of the courses which 

have been reported thus far and indicates whether or 

not you have satisfied your renewal requirements. From 

here, you may easily find and report any CE that might be 

missing. CE Broker is 100% free to use, and you will never 

have to pay to access all of the necessary tools to renew 

your license! 

Comprehensive Course Search One of the best free 

tools CE Broker provides is the Course Search. You can 

easily find every course needed to successfully complete 

your license renewal, with just a few clicks! After you 

are finished with each course, educational providers will 

report the credits directly into CE Broker for you - but you 

should always retain a copy of the certificates for your 

records. To find courses, visit courses.cebroker.com/ 

search/sc and select your profession. 

BOARD MEMBERS 

Sallie Beth Todd, MSN, RN, Congressional District 4, 

Board Chair 

Samuel H. McNutt, MHSA, CRNA, Congressional District 

5 – Board Vice Chair 

Robert Wolff, Ph.D., Public Member, Secretary 

Kelli Garber, MSN, APRN, PPCNP-BC, Congressional 

District 1 

Rebecca Morrison, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, Congressional 

District 2 

W. Kay Swisher, MSN, RN, Congressional District 3 

Jonella Davis, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, Congressional 

District 7 

Tamara Day, LPN 

Lindsey Mitcham, Public Member 

Vacant, (1) Registered Nurse, Congressional District 6 

Vacant, (1) Licensed Practical Nurse At-Large 

BOARD VACANCIES 

There currently are two vacancies on the South 

Carolina Board of Nursing. Members serve terms of four 

years and until their successors are appointed. Board 

members are appointed by the Governor with the advice 

and consent of the Senate. 

Pursuant to Section 40-33-10(A) of the Nurse Practice 

Act, when appointing members to the Board of Nursing, 

the Governor will give consideration to include a diverse 

representation of principal areas of nursing not limited 

to hospital, acute care, advanced practice, community 

health and nursing education. Registered nurse and 

licensed practical nurse members must be licensed 

in South Carolina, must be employed in nursing, must 

have at least three years of practice in their respective 

professions immediately preceding their appointment and 

must reside in the district they represent. If you are not 

sure of your congressional district, you may check your 

district at scvotes.org. 

There is one vacancy on the Board of Nursing for a 

Registered Nurse representative from Congressional 

District 6, and one vacancy for a Licensed Practical Nurse 

from the state at large. No Board member may serve as 

an officer of a professional organization. 

An individual, group, or association may nominate 

qualified persons and submit written requests to the 

Governor’s Office for consideration and appointment 

to the South Carolina State Board of Nursing. If you or 

someone you know is interested in one of these vacant 

positions, a letter of request, along with a resume or 

curriculum vitae, should be submitted to: Director of 

Boards and Commissions, Governor Henry McMaster, 

1100 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201. 

Vacancies: [See Section 40-33-10(A) of the Nurse 

Practice Act for prerequisites and requirements] The 

Nurse Practice Act can be found on the Board of Nursing 

website at www.llr.sc.gov/nurse under the Laws/Rules/ 

Policies tab. 

SC STATE BOARD OF NURSING CONTACT 

INFORMATION: 

Main Telephone Line (803) 896-4550 

Fax Line (803) 896-4515 

General Email 

NurseBoard@llr.sc.gov 

Website 

www.llr.sc.gov/nurse 

The Board of Nursing is located at Synergy Business 

Park, Kingstree Building, 110 Centerview Drive, Suite 

202, Columbia, SC 29210. Directions to the office can be 

found at the bottom of the page on the Board’s website - 

www.llr.sc.gov/nurse. The Board’s mailing address is LLR 

- Office of Board Services - SC State Board of Nursing, 

Post Office Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211-1329. 

Regular Board business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 

Monday through Friday. Offices are closed for holidays 

designated by the state. 

Board of Nursing Administration 

Carol A. Moody, MAS, RN, NEA-BC, Administrator 

OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT 

Main Telephone Line (803) 896-4470 

VISIT THE BOARD OF NURSING WEBSITE: 

We recommend all nurses licensed by or working 

in South Carolina visit the website (www.llr.sc.gov/ 

nurse) often as information important to the practice of 

nursing is updated regularly. The State Board of Nursing 

website contains the Nurse Practice Act (Chapter 

33 – Laws Governing Nursing in South Carolina), 

Regulations (Chapter 91), Compact Information, Advisory 

Opinions, Position Statements, Licensure Applications, 

Competency Requirements/Criteria, Application Status, 

Licensee Lookup, Disciplinary Actions, and other helpful 

information. The Nurse Practice Act, Regulations, 

Advisory Opinions and Position Statements are 

located under the LAWS/RULES/POLICIES tab (and 

you can also find the AOs, Position Statements, Joint 

AOs, etc. under the PRACTICE & STANDARDS tab). 

Competency Requirements/Criteria, which includes 

continuing education contact hours, are located under 

the EDUCATION tab. You will also find the Board meeting 

calendar, agendas, minutes, Board member names and 

the areas they represent under the BOARD tab. 

Board of Nursing Meeting Calendar for 2022 

Board and Committee meeting agendas are posted on 

the Board’s website at least 24 hours prior to meeting. 

Board of Nursing Meeting July 28 – 29, 2022 

September 22 – 23, 2022 

November 17 – 18, 2022 

Advanced Practice Committee August 5, 2022 

November 4, 2022 

Advisory Committee June 21, 2022 

on Nursing Education August 16, 2022 

October 18, 2022 

December 8, 2022 

Nursing Practice & July 14, 2022 

Standards Committee October 13, 2022 

2021/2022 State Holidays 

Independence Day July 4, 2022 

Labor Day September 5, 2022 

Veteran’s Day November 11, 2022 

Thanksgiving November 24 – 25, 2022 

Christmas (Observance) December 23, 26 – 27, 2022 

Share Your Purpose, 

While Being a Part of Ours. 

LPN: Part-time Weekend and Baylor positions available! 

Benefits: 

• Recruiting and retention bonus 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Matching 401(k) 

• Paid time off 

Apply on our website: www.stillhopes.org/careers | 803-223-6187

It’s the people that make quality happen 

CarolinaEast Health System is dedicated to high quality and compassionate 

care across the Coastal Carolina region. We are a 350 bed, full-service 

facility housing a complete compliment of inpatient and outpatient services with 

the latest technology. From our region’s coastal culture and neighborhood 

environment to your advancement opportunities, you can achieve both the 

lifestyle and career goals you seek. Come for your career, stay for the people 

you will serve and the relationships you will develop. We are looking for nurses 

specializing in: 

• Cath Lab 

• Clinical Decision and Observation Unit 

• Clinical Nurse Manager 

• Critical Care 

• Emergency Department 

• Nephrology 

• Neurology 

• Oncology 

• Operating Room 

• Orthopedics 

• Rehab 

• Surgical Care Unit 

Up to $10,000 sign on bonus for qualified positions 

Relocation up to $5,000 for qualified candidates 

Points of Pride at CarolinaEast! 

• No furloughed or laid off 

employees in our 59 years of 

operation 

• Comprehensive benefits 

package 

• Yearly raises for qualified 

employees 

• Pension for qualified employees 

• Multi-facility specialty 

services 

• Leading edge technology 

• Work/life balance 

• Culture of Excellence 

• Award Winning Care 

• Affiliate of UNC Health 

To learn more about our opportunities or to apply, visit 

jobs.carolinaeasthealth.com/nursing

The South Carolina Nurse - June 2022

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