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IndexPresident’s Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2CEO Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3SCNA Board of Directors: You Were Represented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SCNA Board Meeting Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4PAPIN Holds Group Leader Training . . . . . . . . . . . 5PAPIN Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Chapters: Combating the Effects of Domestic Violence in Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Advocacy: Legislative Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 NP/CNM Day at the General Assembly . . . . . . . 9South Carolina Nurses Association: July-December 2014 SCNA Calendar . . . . . . . . 10“The Times They Are A’ Changin” 2014 State Convention & 21st APRN Fall Pharm Conference Schedule and Ballot . . . . . . . . . . 11-14Member News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15SCNA Membership Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16South Carolina Board of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . .17-19

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Volume XXI Number 3 July, August, September 2014The Voice of South Carolina Nursing for over 100 years!

Why are you a member?The motivation to be a member of the South Carolina Nurses Association is because it is the

fabric of being a professional. This organization and her parent organization the American Nurses Association are deemed as representatives in all facets of our profession. It is without reservation that I am a service member of SCNA and I believe that it is a professional obligation to do so.

~David Hodson

—July, August, September 2014—The South Carolina Nurse www.scnurses.org

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2014 Board of DirectorsPresident: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vicki Green President-Elect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connie VarnSecretary: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stanley HarrisTreasurer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alice Wyatt Commission Chair– Public Policy/Legislation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheryl MitchellCommission Chair–Professional Advocacy and Development: . . . . . . . . .Selina Hunt McKinneyCommission Chair–SCNA Chapters: . . . . . . . . . . . Ellen DuncanDirector, Seat 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peggy DulaneyDirector, Seat 4: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heather Hyatt DolanAPRN Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ellen RiddleCommunity/Public Health Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Susan ClarkEdisto Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl PrickettNurse Educator Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian ConnerPiedmont District Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa BlackPsychiatric-Mental Health Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David HodsonWomen and Children’s Health Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lois HasanSNA-SC Representative (Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . Lauren BaileySCNF President (Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernie DaughertyCEO and Lobbyist: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judith Curfman ThompsonAssistant to the Executive Director: . . . . . . . . . . .Rosie Robinson

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SC Nurse Editorial Staff: Judith Curfman Thompson, Executive EditorRosie Robinson, Assistant Editor

President’s Column

Vicki C. Green

Vicki Green, MSN, APRN, BC

Can you believe summer is here already? That means the Annual Meeting/APRN Conference is right around the corner . Hope you are not too busy to come to Hilton Head to find out what’s going on in nursing in SC!

Life is so fast – it can be too fast if you don’t make yourself slow down, periodically, to pay attention to what’s going on around you . Having a 4-yr . old living with you certainly brings many opportunities to do just that! Life has never been more fun than seeing the world as a fascinating adventure through the eyes of a very creative preschooler .

So, how about you? Are you taking time along your life’s journey to be fascinated? Have you slowed down to see what’s happening outside of your “me/mine” circle? Have you showed someone outside of your regular circle of family and friends that you are interested in what’s important to them? SCNA needs you to take time to be interested and show the Association you care!

Slow down and think . . . .what is your practice going to look like in 5 years? Who’s going to lead the way for growth or change? The recent call for nominations from the SCNA Nominating Committee yielded poor results for many offices . The poor response raises the question - do nurses in South Carolina care about the future of Nursing?

This next legislative year may prove most critical for nursing to make a move, with consumer support, towards removing barriers to assure full scope of practice for ALL nurses in South Carolina . Are you sitting back to see what happens? What if no one steps up to provide the necessary leadership? What if everyone is too busy in their “me/mine” circles to slow down and care?

SCNA needs nurses at all levels of leadership . Many chapters are suffering . Many leaders are exhausted from both carrying the torch and beating the bushes for support/future leadership . Slow down and show you care .

If you are afraid to step forward, support is here to help you succeed . The Association has competent, strong, tech-savvy, politically-astute staff to help guide you along your adventure . Many caring nurses and nurse leaders already involved with SCNA are waiting for you to slow down to see what’s happening around you, show you care and begin a fascinating journey in nurse leadership .

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Judith Curfman Thompson, IOMSCNA CEO and Lobbyist

I confess, I confess, I am a real bookworm . I am not particularly happy if I am not reading good books at all times . Thus, I was most delighted to have Barbara Blakeney, past ANA president, and wonderful person, suggest a book about Edith Cavell recently . The book, “Fatal Decision: Edith Cavell, World War I Nurse” was written by Terri Arthur . Arthur is herself a nurse and an entrepreneur in the business of continuing education for nurses, doctors and medical personnel . While she was born in New York and currently resides in Massachusetts, Terri has some significant South Carolina connections . She lived in Greenville for nine years and graduated from the Greenville Hospital School of Nursing as well as attending Furman University and Bob Jones University where she received her BS in Secondary Education and Biology .

I remembered learning about Edith Cavell in high school and knew that hers was a most dramatic story . Ms . Arthur has created a novel based on the heroic career of Cavell . She did extensive research in Belgium and the United Kingdom .

The work that she created made for compelling reading . I have been on a “tour” of literature based in the time leading up to, during and right after World War I . There are many offerings available since 2014 is the centennial of 1914 . The world as it knew itself was changed most dramatically during the period of time that was WWI . Edith Cavell’s story is of a most determined young woman who was intent on becoming a nurse in the mold of Florence Nightingale . The daughter of a parish priest, she was well educated in the manner of the times . She was always an active and curious child with a strong mind of her own . When she decided that nursing was her calling, she went to London to Whitechapel Road to be trained at the Royal London Hospital or “The London” as it was known . It was in a part of London that was not the civilized society that she was used to knowing . She thrived, even with the occasional butting of heads and ideas with the Matron of the school .

Years and many adventures later, Edith Cavell was invited to begin a nursing school in Brussels to educate and train nurses for Belgium . The concept flew in the face of current tradition and put the surgeon who invited her and Ms . Cavell at odds with the powerful Catholic hierarchy of Belgium . To shorten the story, success was hard fought for, but it was beginning to be success . Then came the concept that the Kaiser needed to expand Germany . In order to get to France, the Germans marched through neutral Belgium . Horrors and devastation ensued . Cavell stayed right where she was and began nursing for the Red Cross .

Thus began the chapter of Cavell’s life that was a testament to her thorough understanding of being an advocate for her patients and true to her fundamental nursing education . She nursed all who were brought

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ScNA ANNuAl memberShIp meetINg / ANNuAl meetINg oF ScNA chApterS – Sonesta, hilton head – October 24, 2014

to her hospital . She nursed the wounded German invaders who were brought to the hospital . She nursed the Belgians, French and Brits who were also brought to the Red Cross hospital . It was for those who were not German soldiers that she became the most famous for giving care . As time went on, Cavell became part of the underground of brave citizens who endeavored to lead wounded soldiers of Belgium, France and Great Britain back to their homes . The work was terribly dangerous . The Germans finally planted a spy in the hospital and the underground was discovered . Cavell and other members of the underground were arrested . A sham trial was held and several were sentenced to death, todesstrafe . The hubris of the Germans was such that instead of simply imprisoning Edith Cavell for the duration of the war, they created a martyr to the cause of freedom . The power that she held over the Germans is hard to understand at this far distance, except she was the wielder of huge power for that which was noble, right, decent and good .

Edith Cavell’s execution at the hands of a German firing squad set off an international uproar the likes of which had not even happened at the sinking of the Lusitania off the coast of Ireland . Many count it as the turning point for America’s entry into the war that U .S . President Woodrow Wilson was so eager to avoid .

“Fatal Decision: Edith Cavell WWI Nurse” is a good read . It moves well and the story is enhanced by its being a novel . The underlying themes of women, power, nursing, and man’s inhumanity to man in the ignominy of war are all strongly part of the narrative, but, they do not interrupt the flow of a good story well told . I highly recommend it to all . I actually put it right up there with “Notes on Nursing” and Lytton Strachey’s “Eminent Victorians” essay about Florence Nightingale .

The fearless extraordinary leadership exemplified by Edith Cavell is a life lesson for each of us . My deep thanks go to Barbara for your wonderful recommendation and to Terri for your excellent novel . ONWARD!

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SCNA Board MeetingState Board of Nursing

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Coalition for Access to HealthcareOne Voice One Plan

Legislative sessions throughout the current General Assembly session

NP/CNM Legislative DayNAPNAP Workshop

YourMembership TrainingExecutive Enterprise Conference and

ASAE Great Ideas meetingSCSAE Scholarship call

SEED work in preparation for ANA membership AssemblyANA calls

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SCNA Board Meeting Updates

February 28, 2014 MeetingAll members were present except oneThe Minutes were acceptedThe Finance Reports were accepted as information .

A new policy was adopted concerning the transmittal of a request for bank transfer . The request to participate in a membership pilot project with ANA was discussed and approved .

A brief orientation was heldThe current CEAC (Continuing Education Approval

Committee) policies were reviewed and revisedThe PAPIN (Peer Assistance Program in Nursing)

presented plans for a May training meetingA report on legislative activities was presented,

including the payment of dues to the Access to Healthcare Coalition and the preparation for NP/CNM Day at the General Assembly .

A new policy on Member Terms of Use was adopted for use of communities of interest

Convention plans and information was shared to dateA request was made to notify members about April 16,

the national Health Care Decisions Day . Action was taken to notify all members of this important event .

May 16, 2014 Board Conference Call (Minutes not yet approved)

A quorum was presentThe Minutes were acceptedThe Finance Reports were accepted as circulated and

members were reminded that the Form 990 had been circulated to them in advance of submission before May 15, 2014 .

The Board was joined by Pam Cipriano and Jennifer Mensik, the two candidates for ANA President . Each candidate had 15 minutes to present her platform and to answer questions that had been sent to them from SCNA Board members in advance . It was a wonderful experience . Both candidates remained faithful to the time restraints and SCNA was delighted to have been honored by their presence at the Board meeting .

The Board voted to adopt the services of Congressional Quarterly to assist with the legislative work of SCNA .

An update on the plans for the SCNA Convention was given .

The Committee on Nominations Chair, Lois Hasan, reported to the Board .

The next meeting of the Board will be August 15, 2014

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On Sat ., May 17 the Peer Assistance Program in Nursing (PAPIN) held a training session for new and ongoing group leaders . These dedicated volunteers give an hour a week (at minimum) to lead support groups for their fellow nurses who are on the journey of recovery from addiction disease .

SCNA, through PAPIN, has a contractual arrangement with the Recovering Professionals

Program (RPP) to provide weekly support groups in 9 locations around the state for nurses in recovery . PAPIN groups are also open to other nurses in recovery who are not RPP clients . Nurses deal with a variety of challenges as they work through licensing issues, finding re-employment if they have been out of work, and re-entering the workplace after addiction treatment . Being in a group of other nurses who are dealing with these same issues can be a key factor in a successful recovery and re-entry to practice .

Because of privacy issues, we do not publically acknowledge our PAPIN group leaders by name, but we do want to recognize their outstanding dedication and contributions to their professional colleagues .

PAPIN Meetings Updated 5-17-14

City Location Day & Time of Meeting

Meeting Leader & Phone #

Charleston Charleston Center5 Charleston Center Dr ., Conf . room-Rm . 237B (call for code information)

Monday, 5 PM Steve P . 843-795-6045 Alana D . 843-730-2124

Columbia Palmetto Health Pain Management & Rehab Center, 223 Stoneridge Dr ., Columbia, SC 29201

Tuesday, 5 PM Richard C . 803-924-2409

Columbia Palmetto Health Pain Management & Rehab Center, 223 Stoneridge Dr ., Columbia, SC 29201

Thursday, 5 PM Javan V . 803-317-0897 Brad H . 803-443-3807

Florence Doctors Bruce & Lee Library 509 Dargon StreetRoom 253 (second floor)

Wednesday, 6 PM Cynthia P . 843-687-9428 (C) Amy S . 843-687-1098

Greenville Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601

Monday, 6 PM Jane S . 864-230-6984(call Jane for room location)

Loris Loris Extended Care Facility 3620 Stevens St .

Tuesday, 7 PM Victor B . 843-957-7823 Julie J . 843-421-4524

Myrtle Beach Office of Dr . Brian Adler 1945 Glenns Bay Rd .

Thursday, 6:30 PM Tom K . 843-467-8360

Rock Hill Grace Lutheran Church 426 Oakland Ave ., Room 106

Wednesday, 5:30 PM Pam W . 803-746-5560 (H) 704-578-4475 (C)Kevin L . 803-493-0546

Spartanburg Spartanburg Public Library Monday, 5:30 PM John G . 864-384-1682 Debra B . 864-424-9320 (H) 864-426-6108 (C)

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On the behalf Psychiatric/ Mental Health Chapter of SCNA we trust that you are all having a safe and wonderful summer . For those of you who attended the June 28th presentation on the Quit Smart tobacco cessation program we hope you took away some knowledge and information to share . It is one of the Chapter’s goals to continue to present educational opportunities for not only the Chapter members but all members of a SCNA and students as well . With that in mind I would like to take this opportunity to inform you that the Chapter will be participating in the SC APRN conference

Betsy M. McDowell, PhD, RN, CNE

Millions of children are touched by domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence (IPV), annually . This can be directly by suffering physical injuries, sexual assaults, verbal abuse and intimidation, or indirectly by witnessing violence within the family or by being neglected secondary to the violence . Because of its prevalence in today’s society, nurses are likely to encounter child victims of IPV in diverse settings and at different points in the cycle of violence . Nurses must collaborate with the community to combat the consequences of domestic violence for these children .

The purpose of this presentation, sponsored by the SCNA Women and Children’s Health Chapter, is to communicate the complexity of IPV as a stressor of children in society today and to suggest ways nurses can partner with the public in combating this major community problem . Regardless of the child’s age, domestic violence is a powerful stressor that may affect these children in all areas of their lives – physiologically, psychologically, socioculturally, developmentally, and spiritually – in both immediate and long-term ways and in both obvious and subtle ways . Nurses must actively partner with the community to reduce the effects of this pervasive stressor . Interventions can be divided into three categories based on the cycle of violence and on the Neuman Systems Model – prevention of encounters with domestic violence in society; early identification of child victims, removal from the violent setting, and meeting of immediate needs; and on-going support following the immediate recovery period including preparation for the future . Various strategies in each category will be identified, enabling nurses to incorporate them into their own personal practices and to make a difference in their communities . This presentation will be of interest to all nurses regardless of specialty area or practice setting .

David Hodson

Betsy McDowell

future drug abuse . Her proposal is to generate a counsel of 10 members that will include to South Carolina Law Enforcement, the Department of Health and Environmental Control, the Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation, the Board of Dentistry, the Board of Medicine, the Board of Nursing, the Board of Pharmacy, the Solicitor’s office, Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Services .

They are charged with the task of proactively combating and preventing prescription drug abuse in South Carolina . They are to invite participation from legislators, professional organizations and other state agencies and entities necessary to enhance the state wide plan . They are also invited to integrate data from state and federal agencies related to overdose death records, narcotic units and other sources necessary to evaluate the extent of the problem in South Carolina . After identifying the specifics of the extent of the problem, they shall track and report such data . After which, provide a final state plan and continue with an annual report to the governor . The council will also assist and encourage local communities to engage existing coalitions and perhaps new coalitions to increase awareness at a state level . The council will also provide an interim report to the Governor and the State Inspector General on the status of the council’s efforts .

We hope our efforts will bring attention to the issue of prescription drug abuse in South Carolina and provide support to the Counsel addressing these matters .

Until we meet again, as they say and St . Thomas, “have a great day .”

SCNA Psych/Mental Health Chapter

Combating the Effects of Domestic Violence in

Children

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Additionally the Chapter is hoping to muster support as it relates to the governor’s executive order regarding prescription drug abuse prevention . To that end the Chapter will be submitting a resolution to our annual meeting at the fall SCNA conference regarding this matter with the help Peggy Dulaney and the PAPIN group .

The Governor of the State has submitted an Executive order to establish a Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Counsel to develop a plan to combat the issue and prevent

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The Palmetto Gold Steering Committee and all affiliates would like to congratulate the 2014 Palmetto Gold recipients . The 100 recipients received formal recognition during the April 12, 2014 thirteenth annual celebratory Gala . The night was filled with joyous reception and elegance as each recipient was recognized individually . The 2014 Palmetto Gold Scholarship winners were recognized during the celebration as well . The 100 Palmetto Gold Recipients are:

Gina D . AllenJoe Ellen AndersonEllen BabilonSusan BallewRosemarie BattagliaMary BebenseeNenette BorjaLillian M . BouknightSusan BreedenJulieMarie BrownCassie J . Brown-BrittCarole BurgardAshley BurrissRyan CampDebra M . ChalkerYolanda CharlesSylvia Christian-JamesCosta King CockfieldApril CollinsKrisha “Barri” ComptonChristina CrookMichelle CruiceJoan M . CulleyDenita DeRamusCheryl Dunn

Kristie A . EisenbreiSharon K . ElderTracy FasolinoKimberly FlakeTerri FowlerMary C . FraggosCarmen GarciaBonita GarnerSabrina GastMichelle GillandEarl GleasonWill GordonKaren R . HazzardElizabeth F . HedrickMelissa Lynn HerringtonMargaret HindmanElizabeth HolmesJenny Eberly HolmesFaith HostetlerChristopher L . HoweVirginia “Dale” HowleKimberly M . JohnsonKaren T . JonesJennifer JustusAshley Keefe

James “Brett” KeislerCheryl KilbourneCindy KramerJoy LauererKelly Anne LeeTammy LoweryJenelle MartinShannon McCandlessLynne McCarragherDelany McDonaldJeanne McHughConnie S . McIntyreAmanda J . MillsAlice Maralit MonelarEmmie MooneySharon MoserMeloney L . MunnAlbanie NoelPeggy O’HarraMamie PadgettPaula A . ParksElaine PayneGeraldine Frierson-PeayChristine F . PowerAngela Pye

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The Palmetto Gold Steering Committee would like to thank all who participated in preparation of the 2014 Gala . Please mark your calendars for the 2015 Gala set for April 11, 2015 . Nominations will be received this fall for the 2015 Gala .

Written by the Palmetto Gold Steering Committee

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Why are you a member?I am a member of SCNA because it serves

as voice to help guide the direction of nursing practice in the state. SCNA serves as a channel to filter massive amounts of information into a more succinct package.

~Lois Hasan

The SCNA Board of Directors has created the SCNA ADVOCACY FUND to assist in supporting the advocacy work already done by the SCNA on behalf of the profession of nursing . This fund will assist in covering the costs of the advocacy work done by SCNA . These costs have been increasing as opportunities for action have also increased . These opportunities are in all areas of nursing practice . The Fund was unveiled during the SCNA APRN Chapter’s workshop recently held in Spartanburg, South Carolina . The attendees were most generous in getting the Fund off to a good beginning .

All members of the SCNA Board of Directors have also been asked to contribute in addition to all the volunteer time that they provide for advocacy on behalf of the nursing profession . SCNA Chapter members will also be challenged to participate in this exciting effort .

The Advocacy Fund will augment the SCNA budgeted amounts that are needed for a variety of costs related to advocacy . Contributions may be made by anyone to SCNA . The Fund is not a tax-deductible item for individuals due to the fact that it will be used for advocacy and lobbying . Donations may be made using the information found on the SCNA WEB site . Donations may be made by check or by credit card and can be made month by month .

Join your peers as they work to ensure that nursing will be a forward moving profession!

Yes, I want to assist the SCNA in its work to move the practice of nursing forward .

Donor Name: _________________________________

SCNA Member ____ Yes ____No

Donor Address: _______________________________

Member of ____________________________ Chapter

City, State, Zip: _______________________________

Email Address: ________________________________

Contributions can be made by check (made out to SC Nurses Association marked Advocacy Fund) or credit card with this form or online from www . scnurses .org

Credit Card Billing Address: _____________________

City, State, Zip: _______________________________

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Expiration Date: __________

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Authorized Signature: __________________________

Contributions of: ___$50 .00 ___ $100 .00 ___$500 .00 __________ Other Amount

Mail form and payment to SCNA 1821 Gadsden Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Legislative Support Team

There is an opportunity for ALL SCNA members to become a partner in the advocacy work done by SCNA: The Legislative Support Team . This Team is open to any and all SCNA members who would be interested in assisting with the advocacy work of SCNA . Sign up to be a member of the Support Team by checking the Support Team box in the Committee Interest section of your Member Profile .

All we need is your HOME email address so that we can forward ACTION ALERTS to you as they are needed during the General Assembly Sessions . Each Action ALERT will come with background information about the ALERT, a suggested list of those members of the General Assembly who should receive information from the Team members and a suggested message to be sent . Legislative Support Team members will also be included in any and all reports that SCNA receives each week from the Lobby firm hired by SCNA for each session . There is no charge to the member to participate in these activities .

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Advocacy

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The Coalition is aware that disruptive behavior, be it simple rudeness or downright bullying, has a negative effect on not just the individual nurse, but the whole team, the patients and families . Patient safety is impacted when nurses are distracted by disruptive behavior from their colleagues .

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Advocacy

NP/CNM Day at the General Assembly

Clemson APRN Students with Sen. Martin at NP/CNM Legislative Day


South Carolina Nurses Association


Why are you a member?I wanted to be a member of SCNA in order to

learn how to become an effective and positive change agent for the future of SC nurses.

~Melissa Black

July-December 2014 SCNA Calendar July 1, 2014 Date of eligible membership to vote in election

August 15, 2014 12:00pm-1:00pm CHAPTER CHAIRS MEETINGAugust 15, 2014 1:00pm-4:00pm SCNA BOARD MEETINGAugust 16, 2014 10:00AM APRN CHAPTER MEETINGSAugust 20, 2014 for programs October 3rd or later CE APPROVER COMMITTEE SUBMISSION DEADLINE DATE

September 19, 2014 last day to file consent to serve as officer on file at SCNASeptember 15, 2014 Election Notice MailedSeptember 19, 2014 List of members eligible to vote posted on SCNA websiteSeptember 22, 2014 Election Opens

October 10, 2014 Election ClosesOctober 14, 2014 Officers notified of election resultsOctober 22 SCNA STATE CONVENTION Pre-Con EventOctober 23-October 25, 2014 SCNA STATE CONVENTION includes APRN CONFERENCE at Hilton HeadOctober 24, 2014 ANNUAL MEETINGS OF ALL SCNA CHAPTERSOctober 24, 2014 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF SCNA October 24, 2014 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SCNA BOARD

November 19, 2014 for programs January 9th or later CE APPROVER COMMITTEE SUBMISSION DEADLINE DATE November 21, 2014 4:00pm SCNA BOARD MEETINGNovember 24, 2014 Election Challenge Deadline

For a full calendar see www.scnurses.org

CEAC UpdateFor a complete list of Approved Three

Year Providers and Approved Individual Activities 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 .

The Care and Concern of SCNA…

is sent to the following members:

To Ellen Riddle for family health issues at

this time .~~~~~~~~~~~

Bruce Williams at the death of his father .

SCNA knows that we missed the observance of PTSD Awareness Month, which was June, but, believes that the information is just too valuable to not pass on just because June has come and gone .

www .ptsd .va .gov/about/ptsd-awareness is the web site which is available to anyone with an interest in this important issue . While PTSD has been with those who have served our nation since the beginning of military service, it also can affect those with other kinds of traumas

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that are not related to service injuries . Each case is unique to the person who exhibits trauma after a significant event in his/her life experience . Another source of information may be found at: http://www .pstd .va .gov/about/subscribe .asp . This is a site that will allow one to subscribe to the PTSD Monthly Update .

All healthcare providers are urged to become more aware of this potentially life altering condition that may affect patients is all areas of health care interactions .

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2014 State Convention &21st APRN Fall Pharm ConferenceSonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

Wednesday October 22nd

3:00-6:00 PM Registration – Attendee Packet Pickup3:30-6:30 PM PRE-CON EVENT EXTRA REGISTRATION Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Antiepileptic Agents Speaker: Kenric Ware ____________________________________________________________________________

Thursday October 23rd

7:30AM Registration – Attendee Packet Pickup 1st Time Attendee / New SCNA Member Breakfast (must RSVP in advance)8:30-12:00PM Pharmacology Update Speakers: TBA12:00-1:30PM LUNCH AT THE OCEANFRONT PAVILION1:30-3:00PM Pediatric Pharm Update Speaker: TBA1:30-3:00PM Cholesterol Update Speaker: Claire DeCristofaro1:30-3:00PM Piedmont Chapter Topic and Speaker: TBA3:00-3:30 Break3:30-5:00PM Immunization Update, Policies, and More Speaker TBA3:30-5:00PM Hypertension Update Speaker: Claire DeCristofaro3:30-4:30PM Retirement Seminar Speaker: E. H. “Chip” Stanley, Jr.5:00-6:00PM APRN Specific Legislative Update (NO CNE) Speakers: Judith Thompson and the SCNA Public Policy/Legislation Commission & Lobbyists ____________________________________________________________________________

Friday October 24th

7:30AM Registration – Attendee Packet Pickup8:00-9:00AM Annual Meetings for All SCNA Chapters9:00-9:30AM Exhibits and Break9:30-10:30AM Address from the ANA President Speaker: TBA10:30-12:00PM Annual Membership Meeting of SCNA12:00-12:10 SCNA Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors12:00-1:30PM Awards Luncheon1:30-3:00PM Cutaneous Manifestations of Chronic Disease Speaker: John Thompson1:30-3:00PM Mens Health Update Speaker: TBA1:30-3:00PM Combating the Effects of Domestic Violence in Children Speaker: Betsy McDowell1:30-3:00PM Psychodynamic Pharmacology Update Speaker: Maggie Johnson3:00-3:30PM Exhibits and Break3:30-5:00PM STDs Across the Life Span Speaker: Lindsey Kettinger3:30-5:00PM Asthma Management Speaker: Dan Brown3:30-5:00PM Trigger Point Speaker: Randy Beckett3:30-5:00PM Long Term Health Insurance, Why Should You Really Have It Speaker: Robert Wear ____________________________________________________________________________

Saturday October 25th

7:30AM Registration – Attendee Packet Pickup8:00-10:00AM Parkinsons / Movement Disorder Speaker: William K. Robinson8:00-10:00AM Pediatric ENTS Speaker: TBA8:00-10:00AM Suturing It’s Not What Your Mamma Taught You** Limited Seating and Extra Fee Speaker: Bruce Williams8:00-9:00AM Preceptorship Tips Speaker: Kahlil Demonbreun9:15-10:15AM Reach Out and Learn The Importance of Books In Your Practice Setting Speaker: Ingrid Pearson10:00-10:30AM Exhibits and Break10:30-12:30PM Diabetes I and II In The Clinical Setting Speaker: Deb Hopla10:30-12:30PM Dysfunctional Uterine Problems Speaker: John Moore10:30-12:00PM Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) Side Effects Speaker: David Hodson10:30-12:30PM Medical Spanish Speaker: TBA12:30-1:30PM Lunch With Exhibits1:30-3:00PM Autoimmune Diagnosis Speaker: Kathleen Flint and Patty Daily1:30-3:00PM Rash Decisions: An Algorhythmic Approach to Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Speaker: John Thompson1:30-3:00PM HIV Update Speaker: Sabra Smith1:30-3:00PM Piedmont Chapter Topic and Speaker: TBA3:00-3:15PM Exhibits and Break3:15-4:45PM Heart Failure Update Speaker: Tonya Sellars3:15-4:45PM Contraception Update Speaker: Kahlil Demonbreun3:15-4:45PM Environmental Contributors to Allergy and Asthma Speaker: TBA3:15-4:45PM Community Public Health Chapter Topic and Speaker: TBA

~ALL TOPICS AND SPEAKERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

WITHOUT NOTICE~

“The Times They Are A’ Changin” - Oct. 23-25Registration Fees

Rate Type Before 9/16/2014

9/16/2014 and After

SCNA Member

Three Day $400 .00 $425 .00

Two Day $300 .00 $325 .00

One Day $200 .00 $225 .00

Non SCNA Member

Three Day $550 .00 $575 .00

Two Day $450 .00 $475 .00

One Day $350 .00 $375 .00

Student(Undergraduate)

Three Day $110 .00 $110 .00

Two Day $75 .00 $75 .00

One Day $40 .00 $40 .00

Student(Undergraduate)Friday General

Sessionand or Annual

MeetingNO MEALS

$0 .00 $0 .00

Annual Meeting Only $0 .00 $0 .00

HOTEL INFORMATIONCall the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island directly at

843-842-2400 to make your reservation for ROOM RATE OF 129 .00, plus applicable taxes, before October 1st .

Book your hotel rooms today .

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head – 130 Shipyard Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 – 1-843-842-2400

CANCELLATION POLICy:Registrants canceling in writing by October 16, 2014

will receive a full refund minus is a $100 .00 handling fee . If registration was paid by credit card, it will be refunded by credit card minus the handling fee, within 30 days . If registration was paid by check, refund will be made by check minus the handling fee, within 90 days .

SUBSTITUTION POLICy:Substitutions are allowed, however no later than three

days before the event . Contact SCNA at 803-252-4781 to make arrangements .

For specific CNE credit information go to the Convention’s registration page on www .scnurses .org .

SCNA is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The Vermont State Nurses’ Association, Inc ., an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation .

PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT

(extra fee)Wednesday October 22nd

3:30-6:30PM Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Antiepileptic Agents Speaker: Kenric WareSee www .scnurses .org for more details .

Registration Opens July 1www.scnurses.org

John Moore

Bruce Williams

Robert Wear

Kenric Ware

E.H. “Chip” Stanley, Jr.

Dan Brown

Kahlil Demonbreun

Ingrid Pearson

Sabra Smith Tonya Sellars

Claire DeCristofaro

JudithThompson

Betsy McDowell

Randy Beckett

Deb Hopla

David Hobson



“The Times They Are

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 2014 SCNA Election you must be a current member as of July 1, 2014 and meet the membership requirements for licensure found in the current SCNA and ANA Bylaws . The July 1st date was established based in the election beginning September 22, 2014 . 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 August 14th therefore two (2) full months from the 1st of the month is June 1st) .

A list of current members 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 .

Annual Meeting UpdateThe Annual Meeting of SCNA will take place

on October 24, 2014 at the Sonesta Hotel in Hilton Head, South Carolina . All members are welcome and encouraged to attend . There is no cost to attend the Annual Meeting, unless one wishes to stay for the luncheon that will follow the meeting .

As part of the Annual Meeting, a Resolution has been forwarded to SCNA by the Psychiatric/Mental Health Chapter and the PAPIN on the subject of support for Governor Haley’s Executive Order 2014-22 . The subject of the Executive Order is the creation of a “Statewide Drug Abuse Strategy .” The members present at the Annual Meeting will have the opportunity to study the Resolution and to act upon it as the body so desires . Other 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 2014 election results .

ResolutionsThe official call for Resolutions was made in

January issue of the SC Nurse . Resolutions must have been received by May 1, 2014 . 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 under the Preparations for SCNA Annual Meeting tab no later than September 24, 2014 .

Proposed Bylaw ChangesThere are no proposed Bylaw Changes

Report of the SCNA Nomination CommitteeThis article represents the initial report of the

Nomination Committee for the 2014 election . The following offices are open for election . In 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 22, 2014 and close October 10, 2014 .

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 2013 elections .

South Carolina Nurses Association Annual Meeting October 24, 2014

PreparationsResolution Committee Report / Bylaws Committee Report / Nomination Committee Report

2014 BallotPRESIDENT – ELECT

Sheryl Mitchell of Columbia, SCPlace of Employment: Doctors Care and Sunbelt Staffing Current Title: Nurse Practitioner

Statement of Why Running For Office: Leadership is the opportunity to serve and give back to your profession and community . I am seeking the position of President-elect so that I may represent all SC registered nurses . Health care is changing and the role of the nurse will need to evolve in response to this change so that we may provide quality care . South Carolina nurses must be prepared to meet the health care challenges in various settings . I believe that the position of President-elect will allow me to advocate for the role of nurses in many settings .

COMMISSION CHAIR – SCNA CHAPTERS

No Nomination

DIRECTOR SEAT 1

Andrea Coyle of Charleston, SCPlace of Employment: MUSCCurrent Title: Professional Excellence Manager, Partnership for Epic Preparedness Manager

Statement of Why Running For Office: As a professional nurse of 20 years, I am interested in serving as a Board of Director member as I aspire to expand my nursing knowledge . Additionally, I am a forward thinker and wish to advocate for nurses across the state and influence healthcare policy and nursing practice .

Alice Wyatt of West Columbia, SCPlace of Employment: Recently retired from Vista Women’s Health CareCurrent Title: APRN-BC

Statement of Why Running For Office: The main responsibility of the Director Seat 1 is to ensure the development and implementation of SCNA’s Strategic Plan by the BOD . The Plan should always be up-to-

date and relative to the practice of all South Carolina RN’s . I would encourage input from the board and update the Strategic Plan as needed .

DIRECTOR SEAT 2No Nominations

SCNA NOMINATION COMMITTEE (ELECT FIVE PEOPLE)

Martha Pavelek of Charleston, SCPlace of Employment: Project WorksCurrent Title: Medical Case Manager

Statement of Why Running For Office: Becoming and engaged and active part of the nursing community in South Carolina is important to me, as it is to many other nurses . Assisting others in furthering their involvement with the SCNA and the community as a whole to promote nursing would be a privilege .

Elizabeth Swanson of Walhalla, SCPlace of Employment: Mary Black School of Nursing, University of South Carolina Upstate Current Title: Assistant Professor

Statement of Why Running For Office: I have served on the Nominating Committee of the Association of Community Health Nursing Educators (ACHNE) for 4 years and was elected Chair for the 2014 election . I would like to share the knowledge that I gained while serving a national organization with the members of SCNA . I am aware of the time commitment that is required by those who are elected, and I am prepared to spend that time if I am selected by the membership to serve .

This is a pivotal moment for healthcare in the South Carolina, and in the United States . It is necessary for SCNA to elect professional nurses that have the resolve to speak up and be heard on issues that may alter the we as nurses deliver care to our patients - especially those most vulnerable among us who are unable or unwilling to speak for themselves . I would like to assist SCNA in finding these nurses and encouraging them to represent our profession in South Carolina, and at the regional and national levels .

Thank you for your consideration

In 2014, members will elect:

Full (SCNA/ANA) & SCNA Only ElectionPresident-ElectCommission Chair-SCNA ChaptersDirector Seat 1Director Seat 2SCNA Nomination Committee (Five People)

Full (SCNA/ANA) ElectionRepresentatives to the ANA Membership Assembly (2 people – President and President-Elect)Alternates for Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly

SCNA Chapters will also hold elections for:ChairMember At Large (Two People)

2014 Ballot continued on page 13



A’ Changin” - Oct. 23-25

Mary Wessinger of Chapin, SCPlace of Employment: Palmetto Health Baptist Current Title: Staff Nurse

Statement of Why Running For Office: I have had the honor and privilege of working with many of my peers in different settings, and have also had the privilege of teaching students both in the classroom and in the clinical settings . This will enable me to promote more participation in our nursing associations .

CHAPTER NOMINATIONS ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE CHAPTER CHAIR

Kahlil Demonbreun of Orangeburg, SCPlace of Employment: Medical University of South Carolina / Palmetto Primary Care Physicians Current Title: DNP, RNC-OB, WHNP-BC, ANP-BC

Statement of Why Running For Office: As a candidate seeking the Chair for the SCNA’s Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Chapter, I bring 26 years of service commitment within the profession of Nursing . In those years, I have come to appreciate that Vision, Advocacy, and the ability to work inter-collaboratively with other key organizations are the skill-sets required for growth in our profession .

Today in this extreme time of health care reform, we are at the cross roads of Change . Change for the future of our practice, which ultimately means Change for the future of the patients we provide care for . Today as we move toward practicing at the full extent of our education, certification, and licensure, I feel I have the experience, foresight, and integrity to lead the Chapter in contributing to that goal . In doing so, I wish to work with every APRN in South Carolina such that when we speak, we make one Autonomous sound .

Thank you for your consideration in this opportunity to serve .

Ingrid Pearson of Aiken, SCPlace of Employment: Eau Claire Cooperative Health Centers Current Title: Continuous Quality Improvement Coordinator and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Statement of Why Running For Office: I have been involved with the planning committee of the APRN chapter for our annual pharmacology conference for the past three years and I have been actively involved and interested in the issues that confront our practice in this state . I would welcome your support for electing me to the chapter chair to work with the members of our association in advancing our legislative program for the improvement of health care for the citizens of SC through the efforts of advanced practice nurses . We need to move forward and not continue to practice according to legislation that was enacted many years ago . We need to bring our practice and this state into what will be the best practice for our patients and providers of their care .

ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE CHAPTER MEMBER AT LARGE (Elect Two)

Kelly Arashin of Columbia, SCPlace of Employment: Hilton Head Hospital/ApolloMD Current Title: APRN, MSN, CCNS, ACNP-BC, ACNPC, CEN

Statement of Why Running For Office: To become more active in the policy of nursing and be a voice for all nurses at every level and promote patient advocacy

Kahlil Demonbreun of Orangeburg, SC Place of Employment: Medical University of South Carolina / Palmetto Primary Care Physicians Current Title: DNP, RNC-OB, WHNP-BC, ANP-BC

Statement of Why Running For Office: As a candidate seeking the Chair for the SCNA’s Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Chapter, I bring 26 years of service commitment within the profession of Nursing . In those years, I have come to appreciate that Vision, Advocacy, and the ability to work inter-collaboratively with other key organizations are the skill-sets required for growth in our profession .

Today in this extreme time of health care reform, we are at the cross roads of Change . Change for the future of our practice, which ultimately means Change for the future of the patients we provide care for . Today as we move toward practicing at the full extent of our education, certification, and licensure, I feel I have the experience, foresight, and integrity to lead the Chapter in contributing to that goal . In doing so, I wish to work with every APRN in South Carolina such that when we speak, we make one Autonomous sound .

Thank you for your consideration in this opportunity to serve .

Ellen Riddle of Lexington, SC Place of Employment: Hilton Head Hospital/ApolloMD Current Title: APRN, MSN, CCNS, ACNP-BC, ACNPC, CEN

Statement of Why Running For Office: To become more active in the policy of nursing and be a voice for all nurses at every level and promote patient advocacy .

COMMUNITy PUBLIC HEALTH CHAPTER CHAIR

No Nominations

COMMUNITy PUBLIC HEALTH CHAPTER MEMBER AT LARGE (Elect Two)

Martha Pavelek of Charleston, SCPlace of Employment: Project Works Current Title: Medical Case Manager

Statement of Why Running For Office: Becoming and engaged and active part of the nursing community in South Carolina is important to me, as it is to many other nurses . Assisting others in furthering their involvement with the SCNA and the community as a whole to promote nursing would be a privilege .

Jane Richter of Blythewood, SCPlace of Employment: Retired Current Title: Retired

Statement of Why Running For Office: I am committed to keeping public/community health a vibrant professional option and this chapter a support group and learning laboratory for those of us engaged in this practice arena .

EDISTO CHAPTER CHAIR

No Nominations

EDISTO CHAPTER MEMBER AT LARGE (Elect Two)

No Nominations

NURSE EDUCATOR CHAPTER CHAIR

No Nominations

NURSE EDUCATOR CHAPTER MEMBER AT LARGE (Elect Two)

No Nominations

PIEDMONT CHAPTER CHAIR

No Nominations

PIEDMONT CHAPTER MEMBER AT LARGE (Elect Two)

No Nominations

PSyCHIATRIC - MENTAL HEALTH CHAPTER CHAIR

Margaret Johnson of West Columbia, SCPlace of Employment: USC Student Health Center, Psychiatric Services Current Title: Nurse Practitioner

Statement of Why Running For Office: I have psych in my blood and would enjoy being Chair of this delightful Committee . We are small but strong .

PSyCHIATRIC - MENTAL HEALTH CHAPTER MEMBER AT LARGE (Elect Two)

David Hodson of Blythewood, SCPlace of Employment: Moncrief Army HospitalCurrent Title: APRN

Statement of Why Running For Office: I have an ongoing commitment to the the community of health care providers and the public which we serve . I believe by being a part of this chapter and SCNA is the best way for me to meet his commitment .

Meg Taylor of Gaston, SC Place of Employment: Three Rivers Behavioral Health Current Title: ADON

Statement of Why Running For Office: Peer recommended, and I believe I can meet the obligations . I am also interested in learning more about what is involved in maintaining the psychiatric / mental health chapter .

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“The Times They Are A’ Changin” - Oct. 23-25

Vanessa Thompson of Moore, SCPlace of Employment: Spartanburg Regional Medical CenterCurrent Title: Director Behavioral Health

Statement of Why Running For Office: To improve and advance the profession of mental health and to serve as an advocate for clients with mental illness .

WOMEN AND CHILDREN’S HEALTH CHAPTER CHAIR

Bonnie Holaday of Seneca, SCPlace of Employment: Clemson UniversityCurrent Title: Professor

Statement of Why Running For Office: I am running for the position of chair of the Women’s and Children’s Health Chapter to continue with our policy and educational activities to promote the health of women and children in South Carolina .

WOMEN AND CHILDREN’S HEALTH CHAPTER MEMBER AT LARGE (Elect Two)Heather Marlowe of Columbia, SCPlace of Employment: Looking for a new position in SC Current Title: Pediatric RN

Statement of Why Running For Office: I am returning to SC from Colorado where I have been a board member of District 16 . I have learned many things from being a part of such an active district . I hope to bring new ideas and my enthusiasm to the Women and Children’s Chapter . I’m am so excited to be back in my home state and look forward to promoting this unique area in nursing!

Lois Hasan of Columbia, SCPlace of Employment: Palmetto Health Richland Current Title: Quality Improvement Coordinator

Statement of Why Running For Office: I am committed to helping the chapter foster activities in the area of health care for families .

Why are you a member?I belong to SCNA because it is my voice on

the state, national and international arenas.~Alice Wyatt

Members in the NewsDr. Stephanie Burgess,

SCNA member; Legislative Committee Chair; and Member of The Coalition for Access to Health Care, will be honored with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2014 State Award for Excellence . She will receive the recognition at the AANP 2014 National Conference in Nashville, Tenn ., June 17-22 . Burgess is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and the associate dean at the University of South Carolina College of Nursing .

Stephanie Burgess

These SCNA Members and SC nurses are seated on the 2014-2015 Nursing Scope and Standards Revision Advisory Group:

Jennifer BellSusan BeylotteSusan BrooksEvelyn CoeBarbara EricksonCharlotte GreccoStanley HarrisAmanda JonesNancy Ofendo ReyesMartha PavelekPamela StagnerShirley TimmonsRaquel (Kelly) WalkerLisa Williams

Dr . Kahlil Demonbreun from Orangeburg, SC, has accepted an appointment as member on the Workgroup for the 2014-2015 Nursing Scope and Standards Revision .

Why are you a member?I was taught in my Nursing Seminar class right

before graduation from nursing school some forty years ago that ANA/SCNA was, and still is, my professional nursing organization. I was encouraged to continue my membership and to support the nursing organization throughout my career and beyond.

~Ellen Duncan

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As of February 25 - May 27, 2014

Laura Hunnicutt Easley, SC

Mila Hunt-Slamow Columbia, SC

Angela Reeves Anderson, SC

Javan Vaughn Columbia, SC

New and Returning SCNA/ANA MembersAs of February 25 – May 27, 2014

Rebekah Beagles Edgefield, SC April Beck North Augusta, SCHeather Belcourt Bluffton, SC Pia Biason-Webb Beaufort, SC Jeannie Bock Gray Court, SC Gloria Bowden Blythewood, SC Lisa Bratton Sumter, SC Eria Bridgeman Gaston, SC Sanquinette Brownlee Anderson, SC Tonya Bryant Fountain Inn, SC Sara (Ginger) Butler-Lamie Mt . Pleasant, SCTheresa Caton Myrtle Beach, SC Romico Caughman Copperas Cove, TXVicki Chadwick Longs, SC Jennifer Cheek Piedmont, SC Vianna Cottrell Rock Hill, SC Mary Cox Sumter, SC Donna Crain Westminster, SC Veronica Deas Columbia, SC Mary DeWitt Darlington, SC Barbara Dugger Fripp Island, SC Lynn Duke Andrews, SC Natalie Emanuel Charleston, SC Tammy Finney Columbia, SC

Dody Fullex Myrtle Beach, SC Shaunda Gardner Hopkins, SC Stelyana Garova Myrtle Beach, SC Almeda Graham Florence, SC Toni Gregory Union, SC Heather Hannon Lyman, SC Virginia Hawkins Aiken, SC Sherry Hazen Cowpens, SC Tiffany Heath Beaufort, SC Kristin Heins Beaufort, SC Anthia Henry Columbia, SC Brenda Herrmann Greenwood, SC Carnella Hickson Florence, SC Regina Holmes Loris, SC Jessica Holt Fort Mill, SC Carrie Hoshour Sumter, SC Gail Jones Charleston, SC Bouvia Jones Greenville, SC Lori Juarez Fort Mill, SC Mary Kayrouz Anderson, SC Amy Lamprecht Mt . Pleasant, SC Teresa Lewis Simpsonville, SC Miranda Long Columbia, SC Robin Long Mt . Pleasant, SC

Lynne Mann Charleston, SC Alison Markham Moncks Corner, SCHeather Marlowe Columbia, SC Amanda McAdams Mt . Pleasant, SC Margaret McClinton West Columbia, SCMelissa McDaniel West Columbia, SCTonya McKenzie Marion, SC Tamara McKinney Mt . Pleasant, SC Kimberly Medlin Charleston, SC Dana Medlock Edgefield, SC Syreeta Miller Columbia, SC Nancy Miller Taylors, SC Samantha Moore Conway, SC Rosanna Moralez Anderson, SC Ashley Morgan Charleston, SC Jessica Mota Gaston, SC Nicole Mount Lugoff, SC Robin Nazzaro Columbia, SC Oonagh Nechodom Greer, SC Cheryl Neuner Lexington, SC Chilo Orr Little River, SC Kimberley Parker Lexington, SC Leann Perkins Greenville, SC Suzanne Poole Charleston, SC

Lauren Powell Columbia, SC Sabrina Preston-Leacock Summerville, SC Laura Putnam North Charleston, SCGeorgina Reid Williamston, SC Wanda Revis Simpsonville, SC Kandice Rivers Charleston, SC Gutembergue Santos North Charleston, SCBarbara Shaw-Twining Greer, SC Jonathan Sippel Fort Mill, SC Tara Smalls Orangeburg, SC Latonya Smith Greenville, SC Gina Snell Summerville, SC Kristen Snowdeal Columbia, SC Branda Stradford-Collins Columbia, SC Doreen Stubbs Camden, SC Mona Thrift Mayo, SC Emilia Tynan Summerville, SC Tammy Vaughan Columbia, SC Denine Ward-Johnson Columbia, SC Chae’ Wellington North Myrtle Beach, SCRuth Wittmann-Price Florence, SC

Members We Shall MissIf your name appears on this list and you think it is error, please call the SCNA office at 803-252-4781 .

February 27 – May 27, 2014

Dwayne Adams Alameda, CAAnna Adams Smith Conway, SCJordan Andrews Pamplico, SCCortella Beallmy Lyman, SCLaura Beard Columbia, SCLindy Beaver Chapin, SCApril Bellamy Denham Springs, LARobin Bissinger Charleston, SCMichele Bossi Orangeburg, SCElizabeth Branham St . Matthews, SCRhonda Bridget Blacksburg, SCSarah Brown Rock Hill, SCMary Bryan Lexington, SCDianna Burmester Richmond Hill, GATracey Burrell Clover, SCElizabeth Calley Myrtle Beach, SCCharlene Capers Summerville, SCAmy Clark Columbia, SCMary Kaye Cole Simpsonville, SCRebecca Cook Lexington, SCMary Cox Camden, SC

Melody Craven Ruffin, SCCrystal Culbertson N . Charleston, SCAngela Cummins Simpsonville, SCAndrea Currier Columbia, SCMary Dahm Blythewood, SCCarlotta Davis Lexington, SCGloria Davis Inman, SCGiuseppe DeAbate Hilton Head Island, SCTolvalyn Dennison Columbia, SCKaren Driggers Spring, TXTeresa Durden Lexington, SCCandance Dykes Columbia, SCHeather Farrell Beaufort, SCPatricia Felmly Columbia, SCCynthia Fitzgerald Charleston, SCMalissa Flynt N . Charleston, SCCathy Ford Belton, SCKimberly Fowler Woodruff, SCEvelyn Frazee Columbia, SCTiffany Garris Charleston, SCArthur Giguere Summerville, SCLauri Gosnell Sumter, SCLynette Hamlin Inman, SCJames Hamme West Columbia, SCLinda Heraldo Gacad Aiken, SCNaomi Holley Mc Bee, SCJudith Hughes Charleston, SCHeather Hyatt Dolan Charleston, SC

Kendrick James Florence, SCLauren Jaynes Summerville, SCKathryn Johnson Robertsdale ALCarolyn Keating Spartanburg, SCLeslie Kennedy Boiling Springs, SCSharica Kilgore Simpsonville, SCDonna Kleister Anderson, SCCarol Krolicki Summerville, SCKaren Kuge Myrtle Beach, SCSue Ann Lee Myrtle Beach, SCPamela Mabry Spartanburg, SCCatherine Martin Holly Hill, SCAmy McDevitt Johns Island, SCLisa McLaurin Little Mountain, SCPatricia McLellan Tega Cay, SCMegan Melnikoff Conway, SCLaura Mitchell Florence, SCSue Mocack Anderson, SCEmmi Mooney Greer, SCRebecca Muirhead Charleston, SCJill Murphy Daniel Island, SCBarbara Nagy Columbia, SCGloria Netherland St . Helena Island, SCNichole Nolan Charleston, SCMelodie Olson Mt . Pleasant, SCKatherine Orr Central, SCJennifer Paglia Columbia, SCElizabeth Parker Greer, SC

Lydia Poole Easley, SCMarianna Pretulak Greenville, SCAngela Pye Salem, SCDana Reece Georgetown, SCKristi Sargent Greer, SCSonya Sims Conway, SCCeleste Singletary Honolulu, HITara Smalls Orangeburg, SCRichard Smith Columbia, SCTricia Solito Palm Bay FLKrystal Tompkins Gray Court, SCAmanda Truesdale Rock Hill, SCRenee Usher Hernando, FLJennifer Vaughn Simpsonville, SCJennifer Walker Greer, SCEmma Iris Walliser Aiken, SCDeitra Watson Columbia, SCJames Webb Lexington, SCKathleen Weber Pawleys Island, SCLori Whitesides Fort Mill, SCJane Wilkins Charleston, SCLina Wood Mt . Pleasant, SCDeborah Wood Travelers Rest, SCMaggie Yu Del Rio, TXAlice Zilling Pawleys Island, SC

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The Mission of the South Carolina Faith Community Nurses Association (SCFCNA) is to encourage and support the development and sustainability of faith community nursing and health ministries throughout the state of South Carolina . The SCFCNA is a 501-c-3 organization poised to advance the practice of Faith Community Nurses and Health Ministries . We encourage you to visit our website for information on membership and upcoming events at www .scfcna .com .

Newly Elected Officers for 2014Chair: Renatta Loquist, MN, RN, FAANChair Elect: Erica Belton, RNSecretary: Jerdone Davis, RN, PhDTreasurer: Parker Sparrow, RNImmediate Past President: Jenny Holmes, MSN, RN

SCFCNA Meeting Dates for 2014July 8, 2014October 14, 2014

The meetings are held at the SCNA Headquarters, 1821 Gadsden Street, Columbia, SC from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm . There is a program for each meeting that provides vital information for faith community nursing and health ministry program development . You are invited to come to a meeting to learn more about this ministry area and to network with colleagues practicing in this growing specialty .

SCFCNA Partners with DHEC on SC Obesity Strategic PlanThe SCFCNA has been invited to participate in developing statewide strategies for

implementing the specific Institute of Medicine (IOM) strategies to control obesity in our state . The goals that have been defined for faith communities include:• Makephysicalactivityanintegralandroutinepartoflife• Createhealthyfoodandbeverageenvironments• Increasetheinitiation,durationandexclusivityofbreastfeeding• Transformmessagesaboutphysicalactivityandnutrition

More information will be provided in future publications and our website on specific ways faith communities will participate in implementation of the Strategic Plan .

South Carolina Faith Community Nurses AssociationSAVE THE DATE OF AUGUST 1, 2014

The SCFCNA Annual Conference will be held on August 1, 2014 in Columbia . This year’s conference promises to be another excellent opportunity to learn about current programs impacting faith communities and health ministries, to network with other nurses and health ministers, and to collect ideas for program development . This year’s conference theme is “Navigating the Chaos in Healthcare: The Role of Faith Communities.” Watch for registration information and further details in the next SC Nurse as well as on our website at www .scfcna .com .

Other Upcoming EventsSeptember 14-17, 2014 – Health Ministries Association (HMA) 25th anniversary

Conference. This year’s conference will be held in The Marriott Inn and Conference Center, University of Maryland, University College, Hyattsville, Maryland .

May We Ask for your Help?The SCFCNA is pursuing a lofty goal this year . It is the desire of the organization to

become a repository for Faith Community Nursing Programs in South Carolina . We receive inquires regarding where programs are established and other than the ones that are members are affiliated with, we have no knowledge of other programs . Since this is a growing ministry and practice area, we would like to invite anyone who has developed a program in their faith community to share your information with us . The name of the faith community and a contact person along with contact information is needed . Please send information to Renatta Loquist at rloquist@gmail .com . We appreciate your assistance in helping us develop this database .

SCFCNA Announces Our Palmetto Gold Award RecipientThe SCFCNA is proud to announce that Jenny Holmes has been selected as a 2014

Palmetto Gold Award Recipient . In her role as Coordinator of the Spartanburg Congregational Nursing Program, Jenny is responsible for the ongoing education for the 75+ faith community nurses of the CNP Network . Her passion for serving the underserved and promoting health education is evidenced by her work in access to health care, health promotion activities, and by writing Wellness Wisdom, a monthly publication with a distribution of 100,000+ copies in the Spartanburg community . Wellness Wisdom is also found on many church websites . She has been recently appointed by the President of the Health Ministry Association to serve as the Director of Collaborative Development for 8 national regions, Jenny has also served as the Secretary and Chair of the SC Faith Community Nurses Association and board member for the Carolinas Health Ministry Partnership . We are very proud of her many accomplishments and her excellent representation of how Faith Community Nurses can impact their communities .


official Information

South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

mISSIoN oF the boArd oF NurSINgThe 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.

committee members NeededNomination forms for vacancies on the Advanced

Practice Committee, Advisory Committee on Nursing and Nursing Practice and Standards Committee can be found on the Board’s website (www.llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing) under Applications/Forms. A list of meeting dates for this year is located in this newsletter.

AdVISory commIttee oN NurSINg (AcoN)The Advisory Committee on Nursing (ACON) assists

the Board with long-range planning for nursing and facilitates collaboration between education and practice. ACON meets on the third Tuesday in February, April, June and October. It meets on the last Tuesday in August and first Tuesday in December each year. There currently are positions open for two ADN Educators, a Nursing Services Administration-Mental Health Representative and an Advanced Practice Representative.

All ACON members must be currently licensed in South Carolina, practicing in the area they represent and not be under a current disciplinary order. Members are appointed by the Board for an initial term of two years with the possibility of reappointment for three years to provide for staggering of terms. All nominations, as well as requests for reappointment, are submitted to the Board for review. Members’ perspectives and participation are valued and necessary for continuity, so regular committee meeting attendance is very important. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the ACON, submit a completed nomination, form along with a curriculum vitae, to LLR-Board of Nursing, PO Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211.

Advanced practice committee (Apc)The Advanced Practice Committee (APC) is a

standing, Board-appointed committee established to review current advanced registered nursing (APRN) trends and practice. APC advises the Board and nursing community on the safe and competent practice of APRNs. APC meets quarterly on the first Friday in February, May, August and November of each year. There currently is a position open for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Psychiatric Mental Health Representative.

All APC members must be currently licensed in South Carolina, not under a current disciplinary order, certified and practicing in the area they represent. APC members are appointed for an initial term of two years with the possibility of reappointment by the Board for three years to provide for staggering of terms. Information from all interested parties is submitted to the Board for review and appointment/reappointment. Members’ perspectives and participation are valued and necessary for continuity, so regular committee meeting attendance is very

important. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the APC, submit a completed nomination form, along with a curriculum vitae, to LLR-Board of Nursing, PO Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211.

Nursing practice and Standards committeeThe Nursing Practice and Standards Committee

(NPSC) assists the Board of Nursing with issues affecting nursing practice in the state. The NPSC is charged with developing and revising advisory opinions and position statements. The NPSC meets quarterly on the third Thursday in January, April, July and October each year. There currently are positions available on NPSC for an Education Representative, a Long Term Care/Gerontology Representative, a School Health Nursing Representative, and an LPN Representative.

All NPSC members must be currently licensed in South Carolina, practicing in the area they represent and not be under a current disciplinary order. Members’ perspectives and participation are valued and necessary for continuity. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the NPSC, submit a completed nomination form, along with a curriculum vitae, to LLR-Board of Nursing, PO Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211.

reVISed AdVISory opINIoN At its March 2013 meeting, the Board approved

revision of Advisory Opinion #60 as follows:

Advisory Opinion # 60 Formulated: November 29, 2012 Revised: March 28, 2013

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Question: May an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with prescriptive authority prescribe medications for members of his or her immediate family who do not have an established APRN/patient relationship?

Inasmuch as the Nurse Practice Act, S.C. Code Ann. §40-33-5, et seq., does not specifically address this issue, the South Carolina Board of Nursing must refer to the law governing the prescription of medications by physicians for guidance. S.C. Code Ann. § 40-47-113 sets forth the requirement of an established physician-patient relationship as a prerequisite to prescribing drugs, in relevant part, as follows:

(A) It is unprofessional conduct for a licensee initially to prescribe drugs to an individual without first establishing a proper physician-patient relationship. A proper relationship, at a minimum, requires that the licensee make an informed medical judgment based on the circumstances of the situation and on the licensee’s training and experience and that the licensee: (1) Personally perform and document an appropriate

history and physical examination, make a diagnosis, and formulate a therapeutic plan;

(2) Discuss with the patient the diagnosis and the evidence for it, and the risks and benefits of various treatment options; and

(3) Ensure the availability of the licensee or coverage for the patient for appropriate follow-up care.

(B) Notwithstanding subsection (A), a licensee may prescribe for a patient whom the licensee has not personally examined under certain circumstances including, but not limited to, writing admission orders for a newly hospitalized patient, prescribing for a patient of another licensee for whom the prescriber is taking call, prescribing for a patient examined by a licensed advanced practice registered nurse, a physician assistant, or other physician extender authorized by law and supervised by the physician, or continuing medication on a short-term basis for a new patient prior to the patient’s first appointment.

The South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners (BME) previously issued an advisory opinion regarding whether a physician should prescribe for a family member. The BME’s advisory opinion states:

While the Board recognizes that in certain instances a physician may need to prescribe medications for family members, the Board recognizes that such treatment may provide less than optimal care for a family member. Treatment of the immediate family members should be reserved for minor illnesses, temporary or emergency situations. Appropriate consultations should be obtained for the management of major or extended periods of illness.

State law requires the presence of a valid physician/patient relationship before any controlled substance can be prescribed. This relationship should include knowledge of the medical condition and an assessment of the benefit-risk ratio of the use of such substance. A practitioner cannot usually acquire a valid physician/patient relationship with himself or herself nor with a member of his or her immediate family for the purpose of prescribing controlled substances, due to the loss of objectivity in making the proper medical decisions.

The Board feels that prescribing controlled substances for family members is outside the scope of good medical practice in South Carolina except for a bona fide emergency situation where the health and safety of an individual may be at great detriment. A practitioner may prescribe limited amounts of controlled substances until such time as another objective practitioner can be contacted.

Appropriate records should be maintained for written prescriptions and/or administration of any Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance.

The South Carolina Board of Nursing concludes that it is outside the scope of acceptable nursing practice for an APRN to prescribe medications for his or her family members outside of an established APRN/patient relationship except for a bona fide emergency situation where the health and safety of an individual may be at great detriment. Under no circumstances should an

APRN prescribe medications for anyone outside his or her approved protocol or prescribe a quantity of any medication in excess of that required for a “bridge” until the family member may seek treatment from an objective care provider. For purposes of this Advisory Opinion, the Board of Nursing defines a “bridge prescription” as a one-time prescription not to exceed a ten (10) day quantity.

A licensee’s prescriptive authority may be terminated by the Board of Nursing if the licensee prescribes outside the scope of the approved written protocols, violates a provision of Section 40-33-110 or violates any state or federal law or regulations applicable to prescriptions, pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §40-33-34(G).

This statement is an advisory opinion of the Board of Nursing as to what constitutes competent and safe nursing practice.

I reNewed my lIceNSe: Now whAt?

Q: I renewed my license. Why have I not received my license card?As of November 2009, the Board no longer issues license cards.

1) Licensees renewing their licenses and applicants for new licenses will be notified by the Board by e-mail or regular mail when the license has been issued. In approximately 3 business days after receipt of the licensure notification, Licensee Lookup at https://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/Nurse/Nurse.aspx?div=17 will be updated.

This information can also be viewed and printed by employers or the public. Licenses are renewed/ processed during normal business hours - 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Monday through Friday, except for designated state holidays.

Q: How can my employer verify that I have renewed my nursing license?If you need paper evidence of your nursing license and expiration date, you may obtain this information one of two ways:

1) Click on Licensee Lookup on the Board of Nursing website. Enter the bare minimum information (i.e. your last/ first name or license number only [no letters like RN, R, etc.]). You may print this page. If you type information in all blocks and it is not entered 100% the way it is in our system, you will receive an error message (appearing as if the nurse doesn’t hold a license in the state).

2) Licensees now have the capability through LLR’s website to download and print a wallet card as a courtesy after the license has been issued, reinstated or renewed. The cards can be printed from your printer. You will need Adobe Reader installed on your PC to view and print the card. For best results, use card stock instead of copy paper to print a more durable card. To print a wallet card, go to https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/SecurePortal/Login.aspx. Click on “Print License Card” and follow the instructions.

checkINg A lIceNSeTo check a nursing license, you may utilize one or all of

the following options:1. SC Licensee Lookup - Go to https://verify.llronline.

com/LicLookup/Nurse/Nurse.aspx?div=17 As you enter information, it is recommended that you enter a portion of the nurse’s name only. You will be provided with the nurse’s name, city and state, license number, as well as license type, date issued/expires, license status, and whether the license is multi-state or single-state.

2. Nursys QuickConfirm - Go to https://www.nursys.com/ click on QuickConfirm and follow the instructions. You will be provided with the nurse’s name, state of licensure, license type and number, license status, license expiration date and discipline status. The following states participate in QuickConfirm: Alaska, Arkansas, American Samoa, Arizona, California-RN, California-VN, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Guam, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana-RN, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Northern Mariana Islands, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia-PN, West

Virginia-RN, and Wyoming. Go to NCSBN.org for updates as states are added.

3. Other States - Most states have licensee lookup/licensure verification on their websites. Links to boards of nursing can be found at www.ncsbn.org.

You may check for discipline against a South Carolina nursing license on the Board’s website at www.llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing/ under Board Orders.

chANgINg A NAme oN A lIceNSeSection 40-33-36 (B) of the South Carolina Code

of Laws (Nurse Practice Act) states “A license must be issued in the person’s legal name as verified by a birth certificate or other legal document acceptable to the board. If a licensee changes her or his name after a license has been issued, notification of the change must be filed with the board within fifteen business days, [emphasis added] accompanied by a copy of the legal document that authorizes the change. A licensee’s name may not be changed on a record in the office of the board without written authorization for the change and an adequate identification of the applicant.”

If you have had a legal name change, submit your written request along with a copy of the legal document(s) (copy of marriage certificate, divorce degree, court order, etc.), to the LLR – Board of Nursing, Post Office Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211. Include current name as shown on your nursing license as well as nursing license number in your request. Please indicate whether you will use your middle name or maiden name for your middle initial or if you wish to hyphenate your name. For example, if Jane Ann Doe marries John Smith will she use Jane Ann Smith, Jane Doe Smith, Jane Ann Doe Smith, or Jane Ann Doe-Smith? Your request will be processed within five business days of receipt in Board offices and will be reflected on Licensee Lookup within three to five business days after the change is made.

You may verify that your name change request has been processed on Licensee Lookup on the Board’s website (www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/nursing/). When utilizing Licensee Lookup, you do not have to enter complete names. For example, “J” and “Smith” will search for records with a last name of “Smith” and a first name beginning with “J.” Refer to Section 04-33-36(B) of the Nurse Practice Act regarding statutory requirements for your name on your license. You may view the Nurse Practice Act – Chapter 33 located under Law/Policies on the Board’s website.

updAtINg your AddreSSSection 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 business days of any address change. Notify the Board immediately whenever you change your address as failure to notify the Board of an address change, may result in disciplinary action from the Board. You may change your address online utilizing the address change form under Online Services found on the Board’s website.

Note: Changing your address with the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) does not change your address on your licensing records with the South Carolina State Board of Nursing.

Q: How does changing my address affect my compact licensure status?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 business days of any address change.

Compact licensure is based on primary state of residence. Regulation 91-2(A)(3) defines ‘Primary state of residence’ as “person’s declared fixed permanent and principal home for legal purposes; domicile.” Sources of proof that boards of nursing may use to verify primary residence include, but are not limited to: 1) Driver’s license with home address; 2) Voter registration card displaying home address; 3) Federal income tax return declaring the primary state of residence. 4) Military Form # 2058 - state of legal residence certificate; or 5) W2 from US Government or any bureau, division or agency thereof indicating the declared state of residence.

If you are moving within the state of South Carolina, there is no change in your multistate licensure status. If you change your primary state of residence, whether to another Compact state or to a Non-Compact state, you must contact that state’s board of nursing and obtain a nursing license in that state. Compact states have time frames in which you can practice while awaiting your new state license. This information can be found on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

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website (www.ncsbn.org). In addition, you will need to complete and submit a Declaration of Primary State of Residence form located on the Board’s website under applications and forms.

Note: Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) are not part of the Compact; however, the South Carolina APRN license includes an RN license. If a South Carolina APRN has declared South Carolina as his or her primary state of residence and is not under discipline, the RN portion of the SC APRN license is multistate and allows practice as an RN in other Compact states. The same rules apply for changing your address.

More information on the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) can be found on the Board’s website (llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing) as well as on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) website (www.ncsbn.org). The NCSBN website also contains a list of Compact states. Compact laws can be found in Article 15 of the Nurse Practice Act - Chapter 33 and in the Regulations - Chapter 91. Both of these documents can be found under Laws/Policies on the Board’s website.

board membersSamuel H. McNutt, RN, CRNA, MHSA, Congressional District 5 - PresidentCarol A. Moody, RN, MAS, NEA-BC, Congressional District 4 - Vice PresidentAmanda E. Baker, RN, MSN, MNA, CRNA, Congressional District 2 - SecretaryTara R. Hulsey, PhD, RN, CNE, Congressional District 1W. Kay Swisher, RNC, MSN, Congressional District 3Vacant, Congressional District 6Karen R. Hazzard MSN, RN, NE-BC, Congressional District 7Anne Crook, PhD, Public MemberJames E. Mallory, EdD, Public MemberVacant, (2) Licensed Practical Nurses At Large

Vacancies: [See Section 40-33-10(A) of the Nurse Practice Act for prerequisites and requirements]

S.c. boArd oF NurSINg coNtAct INFormAtIoN: Main Telephone Line (803) 896-4550Fax Line (803) 896-4515General Email [email protected] www.llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing/Business Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

*Offices are closed for holidays designated by the state.

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 on the website - www.llr.sc.gov - at the bottom of the page.

The Board’s mailing address is LLR - Office of Board Services - SC Board of Nursing, Post Office Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211-2367.

board of Nursing AdministrationNancy G. Murphy, Administrator [email protected]

office of Investigations and enforcementMain Telephone Line (803) 896-4470

webSIte: www.llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing/ The Board of Nursing Website contains the Nurse

Practice Act (Chapter 33-Laws Governing Nursing in South Carolina), Regulations (Chapter 91), Compact Information, Advisory Opinions, Licensure Applications, Continued Competency Requirements/Criteria, Application Status, Licensee Lookup, Disciplinary Actions, and other helpful information. All nurses are encouraged to visit the website at least monthly for up-to-date information.

board of Nursing meeting calendar for 2014Board and Committee meeting agendas are posted on the Board’s website at least 24 hours prior to meeting.

Clinical Nurse Specialist UpdateThe South Carolina Board of Nursing at a recent

meeting approved Advisory Option #62 which references the designation of persons with the title Clinical Nurse Specialist . Please go to the South Carolina Board of Nursing website for further information about this advisory opinion and other important information about advanced practice nurses .

Board of Nursing Meeting July 23-25, 2014Board of Nursing Meeting September 25-26, 2014Board of Nursing Meeting November 20-21, 2014

Advanced Practice Committee August 1, 2014Advanced Practice Committee November 7, 2014

Advisory Committee on Nursing August 26, 2014Advisory Committee on Nursing October 21, 2014Advisory Committee on Nursing December 2, 2014

Nursing Practice & Standards Committee July 10, 2014Nursing Practice & Standards Committee October 9, 2014

designated 2014 State holidays observed onIndependence Day July 4, 2014Labor Day September 1, 2014Veterans Day November 11, 2014Thanksgiving Day November 27, 2014Day After Thanksgiving November 28, 2014Christmas Eve December 24, 2014Christmas Day December 25, 2014Day After Christmas December 26, 2014

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