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ARKANSAS NURSES ASSOCIATION103rd Annual 2016 ARNA Convention

“Culture of Safety: It Starts with YOU”

INVITATION FROM THE ARNA PRESIDENT It is my privilege to invite all nurses to the 2016 Arkansas Nurses Association’s Convention and Membership Assembly meeting. The convention is ARNA’s major ducational event that brings nurses together from across the state in a spirit of collegiality and scholarship. Nurses in various roles and practice settings made a commitment to their professional colleagues by submitting abstracts for presentations and posters. They will share their special expertise in discussing new and innovative practice roles, examining current nursing research studies, and providing clinical topics to meet the learning needs of participants, from the new practitioner to the seasoned veteran. We thank them for their willingness to advance the nursing profession as an evidence-based, caring profession. The convention also includes several special events which should not be missed. Join us for the Impact Reception, Thursday, October 27. The Convention also includes the Membership Assembly meeting to discuss issues and events that impact nursing and ARNA. Plan to visit the ARNA’s Exhibit Hall where representatives from various companies and agencies display products that enhance nursing practice. Please support these friends of nursing as they help us become aware of new technologies and resources to improve and facilitate nursing practice. The ARNA Board of Directors looks forward to sharing and celebrating this special 103rd Annual Convention with all of you. Brenda May, BSN, RN ARNA President

A SPECIAL INVITATION The 2016 Arkansas Nurses Association’s (ARNA) Convention Planning Committee invites you to join us as we present the convention of ARNA. The planning committee has worked together to design a seamless programming event that offers registered nurses many unique educational opportunities. The preliminary ARNA program schedules are included in this issue of the Arkansas Nursing News. The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, Hot Springs, AR provides easy access for local residents as well as those traveling from around the state. Please join us for a stimulating educational program, and the opportunity to renew or establish friendships with nursing colleagues throughout Arkansas.

ARNA is GOING GREEN THIS YEAR!! ALL DOCUMENTS FOR THE CONVENTION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ARNA.ORG. Evaluations/Certificates will be handed out at the Convention.

ARNA EXECUTIVE OFFICERS:President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brenda MayVice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michelle HarpSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holly Van WinkleTreasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie Shelton

Regional Directors:NW Region 1: Director Charlotte RankinNE Region 2: Director Michelle BrewerSW Region 3: Director Daina PotterSE Region 4: Director Victoria CothrenCentral Region 5: Director Taryn BaileyNew Graduate: Kathy Jo Tull

ARNA Chapters and Chapter Coordinators:Northwest Arkansas Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VacantCrowley’s Ridge Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Belinda Norman — bnorman@astate.eduNorth Central Arkansas Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Betty Diehl — bdiehl@uca.eduOuachita Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sharon Parrett — sparrett@msn.comLittle Rock Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patti Esmail — patti.esmail.05@comcast.net

2016 ARNA Convention Planning Committee The planners of the convention have disclosed no relevant financial relationships or conflict of interest Daina Potter, ARNA Region 3 Director Technology —Registration — Room Monitors — Presentation/Poster — Debbie Shelton and Sheila Cox Sullivan, Betty Diehl, Daina Potter, Exhibits — Holly Van WinkleStaff — Veronica Clark

PURPOSE, INTENDED AUDIENCE, AND OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the convention is to help professional nurses gain an awareness of emerging nursing theory, education, and practice innovations that will promote professional growth and development The ARNA Convention is primarily designed for professional nurses who work in any practice role or setting, including staff nurses, nurse managers/administrators, advanced practice nurses, community health nurses, educators, researchers, and entrepreneurs. Allied health personnel will also benefit from the information presented. The program will help participants to:• enhance clinical knowledge and skills to influence successful patient outcomes;• explore innovative approaches within various nursing roles that will promote continued growth and advancement;• investigate, synthesize, and apply nursing research to their professional practice;• consider the developing workplace environments and technologies that will impact on future nursing practice; and• develop a supportive network of peers.• Explain the impact of healthcare reform on the nursing profession and patient care

Provider Accreditation and Continuing Education Credit: Arkansas Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA). Accreditation status does not apply endorsement by ARNA and ANCC COA of any commercial product displayed in conjunction with the convention.

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The Arkansas Nurses Association welcomes its 2016 ARNA keynote speaker Dr. Debbie Hatmaker, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANA Executive Director. Dr. Debbie Hatmaker, a nationally known nursing leader, is the executive director of the American Nurses Association (ANA). As executive director, Dr. Hatmaker leads the implementation of ANA’s strategy and plan to advance the association’s comprehensive policy, advocacy, and national communications agenda. In this role, she is a key member of the ANA executive leadership team, which is charged with leading the implementation of the association’s strategic plan. Additionally, she has served in many elected and appointed leadership positions. These include president of the Georgia Nurses Association from 1999–2002 and first vice president of ANA from 2006–2010. The ANA Board of Directors appointed her president of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), when she served two terms from 2007–2011. In recognition of her many outstanding accomplishments for the nursing profession, Dr. Hatmaker was inducted as a 2012 fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.

FEATURED CONVENTION SPEAKERKEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Debbie Hatmaker, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANA Executive Director

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SPECIAL EVENTSWednesday, October 26, 21063:00pm The National Park Service of Hot Springs is happy to offer ARNA a private walking tour of historic downtown Hot Springs to kick off this year’s Annual ARNA’s Convention. Fall foliage should be at peak and the cool fall weather will be perfect! Miguel Marquez, Supervisory Park Ranger of Visitor Services Division will personally meet ARNA attendees in Arlington Park at 3:00 pm on Wednesday October 26, across Fountain Street from The Arlington Hotel, where your group will stroll down Bathhouse Row and Miguel will share unique and interesting facts about our natural thermal springs and bathhouses. He will guide you into the Fordyce Bathhouse, which is now a visitors center, for a personal tour of this gorgeous building. This tour is free of charge and is designed to welcome ARNA attendees.

Thursday, October 27, 20168:00 – 9:00 amMembership Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference B The Membership Assembly is the governing body of the Arkansas Nurses Association. The business meeting provides the opportunity for the delegates, on behalf of their region members, to take positions, determine policy, and set the direction on substantive issues. Although only board members and delegates are eligible to vote, all participants are invited to attend these meetings to learn how ARNA works for all nurses in Arkansas.

Thursday, October 27, 20169:45 – 11:15 amKeynote Speaker: Dr. Debbie Hatmaker, PhD, RN, FAAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference C

Thursday, October 27, 201611:30 – 1:00pmExhibit Center (2nd Floor) This is a great opportunity to network with knowledgeable representatives from various healthcare service and product organizations. Nurse staffing recruiters offer exciting career

opportunities while health and positive image consultants provide resources to enhance our physical and mental well-being. Note: Product displays does not imply approval or endorsement of the product by theArkansas Nurses Association or its accrediting body, the American Nurses CredentialingCenter’s Commission on Accreditation.

Thursday, October 27, 201611:30 – 1:00pmArkansas Nurses Luncheon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ballroom The Arkansas Nurses Association’s annual luncheon. (Included in the full convention registration fee only; Extra tickets available)

5:00 – 6:30 pmANPAC Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magnolia Room

Thursday, October 27, 20167:00 pm Offsite Entertainment Sponsored by: CHI, St. Vincent/ASU/Chamberlain College of Nursing at the Ohio Club (across the street from the Arlingon Hotel) . . . . . . . . Ballroom

Friday, October 28, 20168:00 – 9:00 amMembership Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference B The Membership Assembly is the governing body of the Arkansas Nurses Association. The business meeting provides the opportunity for the delegates, on behalf of their region members, to take positions, determine policy, and set the direction on substantive issues. Although only board members and delegates are eligible to vote, all participants are invited to attend these meetings to learn how ARNA works for all nurses in Arkansas

11:30 – 12:30 pmLunch on your own

ARNA will award the follow contact hours to participants who have attended and successfully completed continuing nursing education requirement. One contact hour is 60 minutes of an organized learning activity.Thursday, October 27, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 contact hours for full day attendanceFriday, October 28, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 contact hours for full day attendance

CONVENTION/POSTER REGISTRATIONWednesday, October 26, 20165:00 pm – 6:45 pmConvention Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference A

5:00 pm – 6:45 pmPresenters/Poster Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference A

Poster Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference A

Thursday, October 27, 20167:00 am – 9:30 amConvention Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference A

11:15 am – 11:45 amPresenters/Poster Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference A

Friday, October 28, 20167:30–9:00 amConvention/Presenters/Poster Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference A

CONVENTION PROGRAMThursday, October 27, 20167:00 – 9:00 amREGISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference A

7:30 – 8:30 amPOSTER SESSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference A Presents current information on various nursing education models and ongoing nursing studies and data collection to improve patient outcomes and enhance nursing care. Provides innovative ideas that are being implemented in various healthcare facilities and settings across the state to assist Arkansas patients and families. You must attend and evaluate 4 poster discussions (15 minutes each) to be eligible for 1 contact hour of continuing nursing education

8:00 – 9:00 amARNA MembershipAssembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference B

9:15 – 11:10:45 amWelcome and Keynote Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference C WELCOME AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS Color Guard Invocation – Greetings IntroductionsBrenda May, ARNA President, presents Board of Directors and Nursing Leadership

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Dr. Debbie Hatmaker, PhD, RN, FAAN

11:00 – 1:30 pmExhibit Center (2nd Floor)

11:30 – 1:00 pmARNA Luncheon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ballroom

1:10 – 2:10 pm CONCURRENT SESSION

APRN – Conference CHow Much is Too Much: Weighting the risks and Benefits of AnticoagulationStacy Harris, RN, MSN, ANP-BC. University of Conway Dept of Nursing, PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to discuss different categories of anticoagulants, the risk involved with the different categories and what to do when patients are taking multiple anticoagulants. Clinical/Innovations – HickoryChanging Practice through the Safety Program for Perinatal CareTraci Altman, BSN,RNC-OB; UAMS Staff Educator; Shannon McKinney, BSN, APRN. RN; UAMS Advanced Practice Partner; Melony Stokes, RN, CSM; UAMS Clinical Manager PURPOSE STATEMENT: To discuss the perinatal adverse outcomes can have lifelong consequences.

Education/Research – Conference BOvercoming Veteran anxiety and fear using “Audio Analgesia” in the preoperative area.James Killebrew, RN,RCES; CAVHS ; Aaron Appler, RN, BSN; VAMC PURPOSE STATEMENT: To recognize that many veterans seen in one VHA facility with a high volume electrophysiology (EP) lab have expressed feelings of anxiety while waiting in the preoperative area.

2:20 pm – 4:30 pmGENERAL SESSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference CHealth Policy Update – Access to Primary Care and Nurse Practitioners in Arkansas David Mitchell, PhD, Arkansas Center for Research in Economics PURPOSE STATEMENT: To enable the learner to examine access to primary care in Arkansas, current restrictions on the use of nurse practitioners, and the magnitude of diabetes-related costs in the state that could be alleviated with a less restrictive practice climate.

3:25 pm – 4:30 pmPanel Discussion: Health Care Issues in Arkansas 2017Mary Garnica, DNP, FNP-BC - Moderator; Ambre’ Pownall - MSN, CPNP; Katherine Darling, DNP, PMHNP, FNP-BC; Joni Yarnell, CNM; Cheryl Perry, BSN, RN DNP student PURPOSE STATEMENT: Several statewide nursing organizations will discuss issues that adversely affect nursing practice and access to healthcare in Arkansas along with ARNA’s Health Policy agenda for 2017.

CONVENTION PROGRAMFriday, October 28, 20167:00 – 9:00 am REGISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference A

7:30 – 8:30 am POSTER SESSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference APresents current information on various nursing education models; ongoing nursing studies and data collection to improve patient outcomes and enhance nursing care.Provides innovative ideas that are being implemented in various healthcare facilitiesand settings across the state to assist Arkansas patients and families. You must attend and evaluate 4 poster discussions (15 minutes each) to be eligible for 1 contact hour of continuing nursing education.

8:00 – 9:00 amMembership Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference B

9:05 – 10:05 amCONCURRENT SESSIONAPRN – Conference CImproving your Interpretation of Chest RoentgenogramsGreg Brooks, DNP,APRN,FNP-BC, CAVHS PURPOSE STATEMENT: The presentation will review basic building to advances tips on occur assessing chest films to support your diagnosis.

Clinical/Innovations – HickoryEnsuring Infection Control for the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patient by Reviewing our Clinic’s Work Flow. Heather Merker, RN, BSN- UAMS; Terry Devin, MSN, RN, ACNS, BC- UAMS PURPOSE STATEMENT: Discuss patient complaints and actual observation of inconsistencies surrounding infection control and the cystic fibrosis patient during office visits & procedures.

Education/Research – Conference BAssessment of “At Risk” versus “Non at Risk” BSN Students using the College Persistence Questionnaire (CPQ)-Kelly J. Betts, Ed.D, RN; UAMS College of Nursing- Assistant Professor, Janet Shirley, MNSc, APRN; Robert Kennedy, PhD; UAMS-College of Nursing and UAMS- Office of Education Development PURPOSE STATEMENT: Measuring persistence and attrition in nursing program has been ongoing issue. As many students who enter nursing programs do not graduate, and those that do graduate, do not successfully pass the NCLEX-RN Licensure exam on the first attempt

10:15 – 11:15amCONCURRENT SESSION APRN – Conference C

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The effect of expanding insurance option for pediatric asthma.Susan B. Patton, DNSc, PPCNP-BC, FANNP; Chelsea Kellow-Hedge, DNP, FNP/BC PURPOSE STATEMENT: Discuss the Private Options and issues and challenges surrounding the treatment of pediatric asthma within the context of this model, including the pharmaceutical and other therapeutic regimens, in an effort to meet quality measurers and maximize positive outcomes in the most cost effective manner

Clinical/Innovations – HickoryControl simulation trail procedures to transfer to the operating room for emergency cesarean delivery. Nicole Ward, BSN,RN; UAMS Clinical Assist Prof.; J. Mhyre,RN; Shannon Mckinney, BSN, RN; UAMS APRN Partner; Rebecca Shook, BSN,RN; West Penn Hospital PA; RN; Traci Altman, BSN, RNC-OB; Staff Educator; M.E. Anders, RN; Teresa Whitney, RN, Director MSNC Program, UAMS PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of this activity to enable the learner to understand line entanglement in emergency transfer for cesarean delivery present a delay in care and danger to patient safety.

Education/Research – Conference BThe DASH Program Validation of a ProgramTanya Tucker, BSN, RN; Sarah T. Gray-Staples, MSN, CNI. CAVHS PURPOSE STATEMENT: The presentation will report the outcome of a process validation activity aimed at improving the lives of recuperating elderly Veterans.

11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch on your own

12:45 – 2:15 pm GENERAL SESSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference CZIKA Virus Update: The Current and Case Management in ArkansasDr. Dirk Haselow, MD, PhD; State Epidemiology and Outbreak Response Medical Director, AR Dept of Health PURPOSE STATEMENT: Discuss current overview of epidemiology of Zika and current status outbreak and case management.

Evaluations and Certificates of Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference A2:20 pm

POSTERS SESSIONSThursday, October 27, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference A7:30 – 8:30 am

Friday, October 28, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference A7:00 – 8:00 am

Posters will be available for viewing all day but presenters are only required to be in attendance at their poster presentations during published times on Thursday and Friday. Conference participants must attend and evaluate four (4) poster discussions (15 minutes each) to be eligible for one (1) contact hour of nursing continuing education credit each day.

1. Lavender Oil for Insomnia Symptoms on Adults Carol A. Enderlin, PhD, RN; Clinical Assist. Prof.; Janet L. Rooker, MNSc, RNP; Clinical Associate Prof.; Traci. M. Motes, MSNC, APRN; Clinical Instructor; Rebecca M. Webb, MNSc, RN; Clinical Assist. Prof. @ UAMS College of Nursing PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to understand that Ten to 20% of adults have short term or chronic insomnia, which can impact health and quality of life. Some small studies support lavender oil for anxiety, but other health uses remain inconclusive...

2. Bladder Profile Protocol Following Removal of an Indwelling Catheter Jean Bruni, MHSA, RN; Infection Prevention & Control, CAVHS, Jody Bryant, MSN, RN, Clinical Nurse for Staff Development, CAVHS; Scott Rodgers, RN, CAVHS

PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to understand the removal of long term Foley Catheters in the Community Living Center was often unsuccessful.

3. Challenges in recruitment of healthy pregnant women for sleep research Natalie Dumont, BSN; Natalie Capps, MNSc; Ellyn Matthews, PhD, RN, AOCNS, CBSM, FAAN University of Medical Sciences PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to describe and evaluate identification and enrollment of 15 healthy pregnant women to longitudinal pilot study of sleep and disordered breathing and insulin resistance.

4. Improve Knowledge, Confidence, and Safety through a Pediatric SIM-Skills Lab in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program Jennifer L. Gernat, MNSc, OCN, RN-BC; Sherri Graves, MNSc, RN; Hope Meyers, BSN, RN; Beverly English, MNSc, RN; Robert L. Kennedy, PhD-UAMS College of Nursing PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to determine if Jr. Baccalaureate Nursing Students in a pediatric course gained knowledge, improved confidence, and demonstrated safety in all aspects of patient care after completing a simulation and skills lab experience

5. Nurse Manager Perspective of Staff Participation in Unit Level Shared Governance Lana Brown, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, Nurse Executive for Research, CAVHS; Sheila Cox Sullivan, PhD, ADF,AHP E &E Dept of Veterans Affairs, CAVHS; RN Mitzi N. Norris, PhD, University of Mississippi Medical Science PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to examine perspective surrounding motivation and demonization of nursing staff to participant in unit level shared governance.

6. Partnering with Interactive Community Programs to Enhance to Enhance Skills that promote Healthy Living Behaviors in Veterans with Chronic Illness Eleonora J.B. Baltz, AMA, BSN, RN, CCP, CHC-CAVHS Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program Manager PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to identify Co morbidities are linked to poor behaviors Veterans can control. Healthcare focus on treating chronic illness symptomatology rather that reinforcing skills that help the patient create a sustainable plan for self-management.

7. Bedside Assessment Skill Acquisition: Are Students “Getting It” Dona Friend, MNSc, RN; Assist, Clinical Prof.; James M. Tanner, DNP,R; BSN Program Director, Clinical Assist Prof.; Hope Meyers, BSN, RN; Cord. Of Innovative Practice Center; Nicole Ward, MNSc, RN, APRN, WHNP-BC; Clinical Assist Prof.; Sue Ragsdale, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC; Director, Clinical Educ.; Kathy Flores, Med, BNS, RN, CNOR; Staff Educator; Karen Bristow, BSN,RN; Staff Educator Oncology @ UAMS College of Nursing PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to identify UAMS BSN nursing students struggle to transfer bedside assessment skills to the clinical setting with real patients.

8. Give me a break: the impact of uninterrupted meal breaks on nursing satisfaction and retention Amy Funderburk, DNP, RN, NE-BC; Market Director of Nursing Jack Stephens Heart Institute; Kelsey Gassaway, BSN, RN, Staff RN, CCU @ CHI St Vincent Infirmary Medical Center PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner identify Clinical nurses working in the acute care settings, does the implementation of an uninterrupted meal break improve teamwork and job satisfaction.

9. Prevention and Management of Co-morbidities: An Education Program Jordie Marlow, MSN, RN; CAVHS, Primary Care Manager PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to recognize nurses have limited time to review current literature due to time constraints and patient care demands.

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