ANEW Spring Meeting MinutesMay 8, 2017 1000-1500

Fox Valley Technical College

Attendees: Kelly Dries, Kathy Van Eerden, Sharon Chappy, Wendy Crary, Carrie Thompson, Jennifer Kowalkowski, Nancy Vrabec, Kelly Crum, Susan Rasmussen, Linda Matheson, Dessie Levy, Marylou Mercado, Brian Krogh, Brianna Neuser, Robin Beeman, Rachek Merkel, Linda Young, Linda Scott, Leslie Neal-Boylan, Suzanne Marnocha, Shelly Lancaster, Martha Scheckel, Sharon Stearns, Kay Grotelueschen, Sharon Frazier, Lenore Blemke, Colleen Kane, Vera Dauffenbach, Kathryn Schroeter, Peg Rauschenberger, Janet Krejci, Deb Ziebarth

Topic Discussion - ActionWelcome Welcome to all members and guests.Approval of Agenda and Minutes

Wendy Crary moved to approve the minutes. Linda Scott seconded. Motion carried.

Update on ANEW Leadership Positions and Executive Board Activities

Sandy Stearns – Presidento Helped to write the bylaws o Promotes united voice for ASN and BSN programs o Dessie asked for perspective on role of President: Had

experiences with ASN and BSN programs. Felt the transition was “smooth.” Reported that the divide b/w ASN and BSN programs has dissipated and ANEW has one unified voice for the profession

Brian Krogh – Treasurer Jennifer Kowalkowski – Secretary (volunteered) Linda Young – President-Elect (volunteered) Linda Young – Chair Northwest Region Carrie Thompson & - Chairs Northeast Region Nancy Vrabec & Peg Rauschenberger – Co-Chair Southeast Region Thank you to Suzanne for your service as President Next President-elect from an ASN program

Executive Board meeting in Oshkosh this summer Review goals Review bylaws Appoint new Board members Contact Suzanne with issues or concerns to address at Executive

Board meeting Three schools have not been attending ANEW meetings – discuss at

executive meeting whether to keep them on the roster

If you want to attend contact Suzanne – these are open meetingsTreasurer Report $4114.00 on hand

Few colleges still have outstanding invoices for dues - Invoices will be sent out for 2017 payment

Invoices for annual dues sent out in September Sandy Stearns moved to accept the Treasurer’s report, Carrie

Thompson seconded. Motion carried. Discussion if ANEW should support WCN’s Madison Culture of Health

Initiative with $1000 contributiono Improves visibility of nursing education in stateo Spurred discussion related to Legislative Breakfasts, meetings at

the Capitol, time on the Hill and leveraging connections for nursing education

o Peg Rauschenberger moved to commit $1000 to WCN Madison Culture of Health Initiative. Janet Krejci seconded. Motion carried.

Additional discussion around engaging Legislatorso Sandy will discuss collaborating with WCNo Linda Young suggested ANEW members go to Capitol outside of

Nurse’s Day at the Capitol to increase visibility, and recommended that members organized to ensure final version of White Paper sent to representatives in all regions. Contact for local representatives available at:http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/legislators/assemblyhttp://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/legislators/senate

o Discuss plan to engage Legislature in regional meetingso Suzanne will include on agenda for Executive Committee Meeting

Regional Updates Regions report out on activities toward current ANEW Goals (2014): Goal 1: Serve as an authoritative voice in setting legislative and policy

agenda for nursing education at local and state levels. Goal 2: Strategically align nursing education and practice to improve

health care outcomes. Goal 3: Facilitate communication among members related to the

delivery of quality education in Wisconsin Goal 4: Advance highest quality, seamless nursing education across all

levels of preparation, fostering increased BSN and graduate degree attainment.

Goal 5: Support and strengthen ANEW members in their leadership roles.

Southeast Region:

Goal 1: We could do more; could ANEW make state capitol visits? Must get clarity and consistency with unified message. Next actionable step? Possibly exec committee reach out to Gina to look at WNA platform and zero in on nursing education priorities and get recommendation for timing on potential visits. Do we need a legislative liaison in ANEW

Goal 2: We meet with CNOs and deans thru SEWNA; and are launching the OR immersion with AuroraAlso healthy kids cooperative with Mayors office, Milwaukee public health Milwaukee public schools

Goal 3: Continue to bring clarity given the number of our goals! Goal 4: Conversations are continuing with MATC and WCTC with those

with BSN and MSN to foster articulation agreements state wide Goal 5: We continue to partner with CNOs to support leadership across

all roles

Northeast Region:Goal Progression1: Serve as an authoritative voice in setting legislative and policy agenda for nursing education at local and state levels.

Linda Young and Colleen Kane participated in the Be Bold III Wisconsin (sub-committee) of the Healthcare Initiative for the State of Wisconsin. Much discussion/suggestion came to expand ADN programs to get more nurses at the bedside faster. The assessment is complete but the strategic plan for the sub-committee is being finalized.

2: Strategically align nursing education and practice to improve health care outcomes.

Meeting with Northwest Funders group took place in Eau Claire with approx. 60 in attendance with small group work. The meeting participants were able to identify priorities and form a committee is moving forward with looking at rural nursing and possibly identifying a healthcare consortium.

3: Facilitate communication among members related to the delivery of quality education in Wisconsin

Linda Young has created talking points for legislators for the State of Wisconsin in terms of nursing faculty shortage, nursing shortage and possible solutions for both.

Linda had also scheduled Legislative breakfasts for nurse leaders for fall of 2016. Because of other schedule conflicts, these meetings were cancelled and will be rescheduled for the future. (Marshfield, Eau Claire, La Crosse).

Sharon Frazier assisted with facilitation of education on nursing to the UWSP Chancellor in preparation for the Legislator’s meeting.

Robin Beeman and Linda Young met with Lieutenant Governor Kleefish and Rep. Bob

Kulp related to nursing shortage and impact of UW System cuts related to nursing education.

4: Advance highest quality, seamless nursing education across all levels of preparation, fostering increased BSN and graduate degree attainment.

MSTC and UWSP has developed a partnership agreement of 1+2+1 for BSN completion. MSTC also has agreed to take 8 UWSP students every semester starting fall of 2017.

CVTC and Western Tech has partnered with UW-Eau Claire has engaged in an Alliance Agreement to enhance seamless transition for BSN completion.

Viterbo also has BSN completion on-line and face-to-face regionally and state-wide.

Sharon Frazier and Colleen Kane had participated in the Aspirus Healthcare initiative to support funding and outreach to facilitate BSN completion.

5: Support and strengthen ANEW members in their leadership roles.

Internal mentoring within the Northwestern region as well as the members of the ANEW committee is ongoing.

In addition, it has been identified by a new member who has worked in other states of more of an emphasis on an awareness of policy and politics in relation to ANEW and the State of Wisconsin

Southwest Region:Follow up discussion from regional meeting in February during which we focused the discussion on student retention in relation to the socialization process. We would like to gather data about the following variables for each nursing program in the Southwest region of Wisconsin:

Presence of a student success program and identification of best practice

Types of strategies used Model used: Student success versus at-risk and remediation Prompts: What triggers the strategies/interventions planned? Timing: At matriculation

Additional discussion: Linda Scott will lead and distribute survey Aim is seamless matriculation across all degree levels, identifying

models that focus on career progression, and integrating academic and career progression

Identify resources: student success center, textbook resources, tutoring, self-identified, etc.

What is target population?

- Program level (admin/faculty)- Matriculated students (whatever the entry point for nursing) –

Begin here- Student success/campus resources

Discussed methods for data collection and questions for survey

Northwest Region: Goal 1: Linda Young and Colleen participate in XXX – plan moving

forward is being finalized Goal 2: Meet with funders – participants identify priorities – rural

nursing and health consortium in the area Gaol 3: Linda – came up with talking points for legislatures, La Crosse UWSP – Legislative meeting, met with Rebecca K Goal 4: MSTC UWSP partnership for BSN completion – facilitate clinical

site access Aliane agreement for BSN completion Viterbo Aspirus HC leadership Goal 5: Internal mentoring is occurring in NW region and is ongoing Emphasis on policy and politics with ANEW – observation by group

member

Introduced new members and announced changes:Sandy Stearns WCTCJanet Krejci MarquetteMartha Scheckel ViterboSusan Rasmussen Maranatha Baptist UniversityBarbara Nichols WCNKay is retiring from Madison College June 30

Organization Reports WCN- Barbara

Nichols WNA- Gina Denick-

Champion (not present)

BON- Jennifer Kowalkowski

WHA (no representative)

WCN: Four goals r/t workforce issues: Education, leadership, diversity and

professional development Completed 2016 RN survey available on the website Beginning 2017 LPN survey – Not available until end of 2017 Completed 7th educational survey * Ongoing dilemma – should this be done annually? Response has

been varied but data is much more detailed than RN survey 10-year reflection of anniversary of WCN and what it’s

accomplished. Developing a specific report related to NPs based on RN report data Help needed: Annual WCN conference is June 5th – please promote.

Focus on access, cost and quality of healthcare – what does the future of HC look like and how do we deal with it: 3 breakouts – Population Health; WCN workforce (RN and MD); WNA – study on

team-based care. WCN chosen by RWJ to host one of three national meetings on

culture of health – we have to raise $15,000 for host reception ANEW donated $1000. Will be at Signe Scott Cooper Hall. June 15 & 16th

RWJ grants ended January 31st related to IOM goals. Action coalition plans to forward the goals from these studies.

Compare needs in Wisconsin to findings from RWJ to identify goal(s) and find someone on each group from Quad Council to forward this goal

WNA – No representative Barbara: State-wide legislative group formed to pay for lobbyists for

prescriptive authority legislation. Talking points to be drafted and key components of legislation. BON cannot sponsor or promote – but they will be asked to comment. We need to know what they think and we need to connect with them.

BON: Jenn Kowalkowski Wendy will go to the June meeting and take notes Many proposed changes to N1 – will not hit Legislature until 2018:

o Responsibility for informing BON of change in EAo Requirement of institutional accreditation – Regional or

Nationalo Revisions to curriculumo Expect statement on requirements for simulation

faculty/staff and replacement of clinical hours with simulation

Does BON have Primer for new Deans?o ANEW doesn’t have anything to orient folks to ANEWo WONE has a great orientation program

WHA – intent is to replace Steve Rush, but they are looking at revising the qualifications for the position.

Legislative Update- White Paper Led by Linda Young and Suzanne Marnocha

Revisions made. Will be adding list of all member schools – make it very clear to legislators understand the number of voices behind this

Reading accessibility to 8-9th level for accessibility Brief and clear – we all need to have it and use it for talking points

r/t nursing educationLinda:

Original draft of white paper came from the UW deans and was revised for ANEW

Request that President of ANEW send paper to all legislators, and

members send to all regional representatives Send to WNA, WCEN, WONE, ANA, WLN

Feedback from group: Consider revising wording related to “negative environment” for

nursing in Wisconsin Propose we align our document to what WICMU sent to legislators

as it was well-received. Barb will reach out for information from WICMU contact.

Concerns that document is self-serving. Need to revise to make this document a solution to the problems in Wisconsin.

ANEW does not have a lobbyist…should we? Question whether state can fund private schools. Consider focus on

loan forgiveness for programs, or grants/loans for programs at private schools.

o Linda – a precedent was set that the state gave money to private schools for medicine.

Consider effect of increasing salaries on faculty migration/retention between public and private institutions.

Use language from the Nurses for Wisconsin document? Present data and outcomes to support rationale for proposals.

o What data do we use to make the case that the nursing shortage is linked to outcomes. Pop Health data and workforce by region – overlay these. Linda Scott will send to group.

Consider include legislation from Minnesota Include salaries of new grads and compare to nursing faculty

members Consider different title: White paper, position statement, etc.

Wendy Crary moved for small group make amendments to the document with a focus on solution 1 & 4, get out for the budget cycle and change tone. Complete by May 25th. Colleen Keen seconded. Motion carried

Work group: Marylou Mercado, Sharon Chappy, Sandy Stearns, Wendy Crary, Jennifer Kowalkowski, Suzanne Marnocha, Linda Young

Be Bold 3 – Subcommittee for Healthcare Workforce for Wisconsin. Strategic plan being finalized. Movement to expand ASN programs to include more lenient criteria for faculty requirements, and on-line programs with no on-ground component. WAICU is onboard with this.

Membership updates Martha Scheckel – Viterbo: New to role and learning Jennifer Kowalkowski – Herzing University-Madison: Launching BSNJanet Krejci - Marquette: Partnerships for accelerated BSN and NP.

Recruiting for Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Simulation Center DirectorLinda Matheson – Marian University: New VP and President. Will transition to Dean of the College of Health Professions. Recruiting for Chair of Nursing and Graduate Programs DirectorSandy Stearns - WCTC: Reorganized, now Associate Dean for Nursing and Allied Health. Received grant for student retention.Carol Sable - MSOE: Finishing 1st academic year. New administration, changes physical to space and curriculum. Recruiting for a Director of Simulation. Sharon Chappy – Concordia University: Offering CNE certificate that prepares NPs and DNPs for teaching. Need faculty for Mental Health faculty and clinical instructors. Exploring shared faculty model. Peg Rauschenberger – Alverno: New president who wants to expand nursing to Health Sciences. Started DNP in January – 1st doctoral program at the college. 72 students in Pscyh MH NP program. Kelly Dries - Cardinal Stritch: Now have BSN only – 1st class graduates in two weeks. Infuse MH t/o curriculum. MSN program w/ educator and leadership concentration. Also oversees health sciences. Graduated first BS RT students.Wendy Crary – Concordia: After completing Nurse Educator Certificate, participants eligible to sit for CNE certification.Kathy Van Eerden – Cardinal Stritch: RN to BSN has online option – previously blended only. Offering RN to BSN on-site with clinical partners. Concurrent enrollment model with Gateway. Implemented concept-based curriculum for BSN.Kathryn Schroeter - Columbia College: Interim Dean, recruiting a Dean. Online BSN completion starting in JanuaryLinda Scott – UW-Madison: Accelerated second-degree program approved, CNS capstone, developing 2 non-direct care specialties in DNP. CCNE reaccreditation visit for DNP program and Psych/MH program complete. Organizational restructuring and hiring. Recruiting for tenure track for Pediatrics and Health Informatics. Dessie Levy – Mount Mary University: Site visit with CCNE scheduled. Articulation agreement for 1-2-1 program with MATC. Marylou Mercado – MPTC: Working on dissertation with Edgewood. In second year of self-study. Faculty have developed heroin highway series, encouraging faculty to sit on external boardsNancy Vrabec – MATC: Expansion grant public-private partnership for workforce development; 11 open LTE faculty positions – 5 will be permanent positions after 3 years. Goal to graduate 2x RNs by 2019 – need students and faculty. Vera Dauffenbach – Bellin College: Graduating 82 BSN students on Saturday and 12 FNPs. Writing report for CCNE accreditation visit – 10 year visit in

February. Brain Krogh–NWTC: Reaccreditation visit – 8 years granted. 1 + 1 model with UWGB; first group coming in Fall. Will be looking at ways to retain students after they complete ASN. Start weekend nursing program in January with 24. Shelly Lancaster– Oshkosh: Men’s health conference in June. Will admit 1st CRNAs with classes starting in June. Nurses for Wisconsin Conference June 1-2. Close to endowing 1st professorship. Suzanne Marnocha retiring. Sharon Fraizer – UWSP: 54 students enrolled this year – 1st year had 8 students. Agreement with MSTC 1+2+1 – 8 students per semester for the ASN program and then return to UWSP for the BSN completion. Colleen Kane – MSTC- Now Dean for School of Health after restructuring. Appreciates mentorship and support from ANEW. New president coming, 50% faculty turnover. Linda Young - Eau Claire: Survived the cuts and moving forward. Marshfield site up to full cohort of 16 students; Marshfield clinic funding clinical faculty positions. New strategic plan, new master plan, changing college of nursing strategic plan.

Upcoming Meetings: Suzanne – THANK YOU for coming and engaging in ANEW meetings. Will be with group this summer and then she is retiring!!

Executive Board Meeting in June hosted by OshkoshOctober ANEW Meeting October 4th hosted by WCTC

Minutes submitted 5/13/17 by JKowalkowski

WONE Update:

Please review the ANEW member list and communicate any needed changes or updates:

Notes from May 11, 2017 Board of Nursing Legislative and Rules Committee and Board Meetings. Please note proposed change to NCLEX Pass Rate Standard: