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One Voice
Kentucky Nurses Association
Convention
October 9-10, 2014
Holiday Inn at Hurstbourne
Louisville, Kentucky
2014 Kentucky Nurses Association
Table of Contents
Speaker Bios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cabinet Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Program Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Registration Materials
Convention 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hotel Room Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Member Meeting Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Parliamentary Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Constituent Member Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Annual Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
KNA Chapter Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
KNA Membership Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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EDITORS
Ida Slusher, PhD, RN, CNE (2013-2016)
Maureen Keenan, JD, MAT
MEMBERS
Trish Birchfield, PhD, RN, ARNP (2012-2015)
Donna S. Blackburn, PhD, RN (2011-2014)
Patricia Calico, PhD, RN (2012-2015)
Sherill Cronin, PhD, RN, BC (2011-2014)
Joyce E. Vaughn, BSN, RN, CCM (2013-2016)
REVIEWERS
Dawn Garrett-Wright, PhD, RN
Donna Corley, PhD, RN, CNE
Elizabeth “Beth” Johnson, PhD, RN
Deborah A. Williams, EdD, RN
Connie Lamb, PhD, RN, CNE
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014
PRESIDENT
Kathy L. Hall, MSN, BSN, RN (2012–2014)
IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT Mattie H. Burton, PhD, RN, NEA-BC (2012–2014)
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Teresa H. Huber, MSN, RN (2013–2016)
VICE-PRESIDENT
Michael Rager, DNP, PhD(c), FNP-BC, APRN, CNE (2013–2015)
SECRETARY
Beverly D. Rowland, MSN, RN, CNE (2013–2015)
TREASURER
Kathy Hager, DNP, ARNP, CFNP, CDE (2012–2014)
DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE
Cathy H. Abell, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE (2013–2015)
Teena Darnell, MSN, RN (2012–2014)
Peggy T. Tudor, MSN, RN, CNE, EdD (2013–2015)
Jo Ann Wever, MSN, RN (2012–2014)
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GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CABINET
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Mary A. Romelfanger, MSN, RN, CS, LNHA (2010–2014)
KANS CONSULTANT
Tracy S. Patil, EdS, MSN, RN
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SPEAKER BIOS
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Myra “Susan” Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, ANEF
Dr. Jones is a Professor in the School of Nursing at Western Kentucky University (WKU). After a
40-year teaching career at WKU, she retired from a full-time faculty teaching position in 2010.
She quickly transitioned to a part-time teaching/research assignment. She earned her BSN from
the University of Tennessee in Memphis, a MSN from Vanderbilt University and a PhD in nursing
from the University of Cincinnati. She holds certification as a nursing educator (CNE) and is a
Fellow in the National League for Nursing-Academy of Nursing Education.
During her tenure in nursing education, Dr. Jones has assumed numerous leadership roles in
professional and community organizations, having served as President of both the Kentucky
Nurses Association and the Kentucky Board of Nursing. Her research and practice focuses
on improving the health and safety of rural populations including agricultural workers and
their families and other vulnerable populations. In collaboration with colleagues, she has
implemented numerous service learning projects in rural areas including an ongoing health
promotion project with an Old Order Mennonite community in south central Kentucky. In
addition, she has organized several study abroad classes and traveled with students to Chile,
England, Ireland and Scotland.
Throughout her career, Dr. Jones has shared her leadership and collaborative skills as she
has worked to build coalitions and partnerships to advance the healthcare of underserved
populations. She has engaged students and faculty in these community projects in an effort to
maximize the learning opportunities and enrich the lives of rural populations.
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Rebecca M. Patton, MSN, BSN, RN
As a nurse, author, and lecturer, Becky Patton has presented extensively throughout the world.
Between 2006 and 2010, she logged over 330,000 miles (8,000 miles = around the globe once)
as President of the American Nurses Association, the professional organization representing the
interests of the nation’s 3.1 million registered nurses. She was invited by President Bush to tour
and meet with the soldiers and nurses at the Guantanamo Detentee Camp in Cuba. She was
invited numerous times to participate in events in the Clinton, Bush, and Obama’s White House
and in Congress.
As ANA’s 34th president, Ms. Patton is a nationally recognized health leader who played an
integral role in advocating for the health care reform legislation. In addition to attending
meetings with key White House and Congressional staff to deliver the nursing community’s
perspective on health care reform, Ms. Patton was selected by the US State Department to serve
three times on the US delegation World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.
Governor Ernie Fletcher in 2006 commissioned Becky as a Kentucky Colonel for her professional
service.
She holds the Inaugural and first in the nation, Endowed Perioperative Nursing Chair, Atkinson
Scholar in Perioperative Nursing, in academic education at Case Western Reserve University.
Becky has a BSN from Kent State University, MSN from Case Western Reserve University and
has completed her course work for her DNP from Case. She received numerous recognitions
including ANA Distinguished Membership Award in 2014; Sigma Theta Tau International
Founder Award for Excellence in Fostering Professional Standards, 2013; Modern Healthcare
“Top 100 Most Influential Persons in Healthcare” in 2009 and 2010; and induction as a Fellow
into the American Academy of Nursing in 2010.
An Ohio native, Patton comes from a family committed to public service. Her mother and sister
are both nurses and her two brothers are police officers. She is active in her church, and a
highlight of her volunteer work in that community was a mission trip to Zimbabwe where she
had the opportunity to work in a hospital.
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Jane Swaim, MSN, RN
Jane Swaim is, most recently, the former Sr. Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at St.
Elizabeth Healthcare in Northern Kentucky. She previously held the role of Vice President/CNO
at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Jane retired in 2013.
Ms. Swaim began her nursing career in High Point, North Carolina but has spent most of her
healthcare career in Cincinnati, Ohio and Northern Kentucky. She received her Diploma in
Nursing from High Point Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in High Point, North Carolina
(1969), her BSN from Edgecliff College of Xavier University (1981), Cincinnati, Ohio, and her
Master of Science Degree in Nursing from The Ohio State University College of Nursing,
Columbus, Ohio (1983). She was selected and participated in the Wharton Fellows Program in
Management for Nurse Executives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1993).
Ms. Swaim’s distinguished 48 year career has included an enormous depth of experience,
including several positions at the University of Cincinnati Hospital, a 700 bed tertiary care
referral center and university teaching facility in Cincinnati, Ohio: Administrator for Patient
Care Services (1992-1996) along with a joint appointment at the University of Cincinnati College
of Nursing and Health as Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs; Interim Administrator and Chief
Nursing Officer (1991-1992); Assistant Administrator of Emergency, Trauma and Critical Care
Services (1998-1990); Director of Nursing, Center for Emergency Care (1985-1988); Acting
Assistant Director of Nursing for Ambulatory Services (1983-1985); and Clinical Nurse Specialist
(1984-1985).
Known as an innovative and visionary leader, Ms. Swaim has been involved in and led many
innovative programs to improve the nursing work environment, including Councilor Model
of Shared Leadership, Clinical Ladder and staff driven Professional Practice Model, helping to
earn the title of “Destination Nursing Hospital” by the Advisory Board Company in Washington,
D. C. (2001) for St. Elizabeth. Jane has led her staff at St. Elizabeth to earn numerous awards
and national recognition and in 2010 led St. Elizabeth to Magnet status. She is known for her
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visionary implementation of Nurse Transition Program, on-site RN to BSN and BSN to MSN
programs, Perioperative Institute, Center for Frontline Leadership Academy and a Nursing
Leadership Academy. Jane also developed many new programs and services, such as a Regional
Diabetes Center, Cancer Care Centers, Total Joint Center, Breast Health Centers, Robotics
Surgery Program, Holistic Health Center, Hospice and Palliative Care Program, Wound Care/
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program, Outpatient
Surgery Centers and other construction and renovation projects. Jane and her team were also
one of ten area hospitals in the Cincinnati Collaborative for Patient Safety that won the JCAHO’s
Codman Award in 2005 for implementing initiatives to decrease central line infections.
Ms. Swaim has written several chapters in textbooks, served as nursing faculty, been a guest
speaker on various topics in healthcare and nursing and served as a member and leader in
various nursing organizations. Most recently she co-authored an article in the Journal of
Nursing Administration (June 2013) entitled “Partnering to Prevent Falls: Using a Multimodal
Multidisciplinary Team.” She has received several awards: the Greater Cincinnati Health
Foundation’s first “Interact for Change Nursing Excellence in Leadership Award (2008), the
Northern Kentucky Nursing Research Collaborative “Outstanding Nursing Leadership” award,
the “Distinguished Nurse Administrator Award” by the College of Mount St. Joseph College
(1996), the Juanita Thiele Leadership Award from the Rho Theta Chapter (NKU) of Sigma Theta
Tau International (2010), the Healthcare Leadership Award by Venue Magazine (administrator
category) (2013), Patient Safety Hero of the Month award by the Kentucky Hospital Engagement
Network of the Kentucky Hospital Association (2013) and was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel
in 2010. In April, 2013 Jane received the Florence Nightingale award from the University of
Cincinnati at the 21st annual Florence Nightingale Awards ceremony. In October 2013 Jane
received an award for “Lifetime Achievement in Nursing Leadership” from the College of Mount
St. Joseph.
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Lynne A. Hall, DRPH, RN
Dr. Hall received undergraduate and master’s degrees in nursing from Clemson University.
She was on the faculty of the College of Nursing at Clemson University for three years prior to
pursuing doctoral study. Dr. Hall completed doctoral and postdoctoral studies in public health
at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she majored in maternal-child health
and minored in epidemiology. She joined the faculty of the University of Kentucky in 1985 and
taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels. During her tenure there, Dr. Hall directed
the PhD Program for 11 years and served as the Associate Dean for Research for 15 years. In
2008 she received the William B. Sturgill Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate
Education, the university’s highest honor for graduate education. In 2011, Dr. Hall retired from
the University of Kentucky after 26 years of service and joined the University of Louisville in the
same year as Professor and Associate Dean of Research. Dr. Hall’s program of research focuses
on interventions to improve mothers’ mental health and in doing so, improve outcomes for their
children. She has received federal funding from the National Institute of Nursing Research, the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the Agency for Healthcare Research
and Quality. All total, she has received approximately $5 million in internal and external funding
for her research.
Dr. Hall has more than 60 peer-reviewed data based publications and has presented her research
widely at regional, national, and international conferences. Twice, she received the Best of
Image Award from Sigma Theta Tau International for publications in the Journal of Nursing
Scholarship and was named a Distinguished Writer by the honor society. Dr. Hall and her
colleagues also received the D. Jean Wood Award for Nursing Scholarship three times from the
Southern Nursing Research Society.
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Frances J. “Fran” Feltner, DNP, MSN, RN
Fran Feltner received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Kentucky, College
of Nursing and a Masters in Advanced Practice Rural Public Health Nursing – Administration
from Eastern Kentucky University. She serves as College of Medicine, Assistant Professor, Family
and Community Medicine and Adjunct Faculty, UK College of Nursing and UK College of Health
Science. Currently, Dr. Feltner is the Director of the University of Kentucky, College of Medicine,
Center of Excellence in Rural Health, located in Hazard, Kentucky.
Fran has worked for more than 30 years in rural health care, from serving as a nurse in clinical
and hospital settings to her current role as director. One of her most important roles has been
developing the community health worker’s scope of practice and training curriculum for
Kentucky Homeplace. Since the program’s inception in 1994, CHWs have provided over 4 million
services and accessed over $256 million in services and medications for the clients in their
communities. Kentucky Homeplace has been recognized as a model that works and has been
duplicated throughout the state and nationally.
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Elizabeth “Beth” Partin, DNP, APRN, RN
Dr. Elizabeth Partin DNP, APRN has served in a number of nursing leadership roles. Some of
those include the Kentucky Board of Nursing (1998–2011), president of the Kentucky Coalition of
Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives (KCNPNM) (1995–1999), KCNPNM Legislative Liaison
(2000–2013), and current KCNPNM vice president and chair of the Legislative Committee.
She also serves as the current chair of the Medicaid Advisory Committee, which advises the
Kentucky Department of Medicaid Services on the administration and operation of the medical
assistance program. Dr. Partin has served in a leadership role for over 20 years helping to enact
legislation and regulations that will improve health care for all Kentuckians.
Dr. Partin served on the Editorial Advisory Board and as editor and writer for the Advocacy in
Practice column for the Nurse Practitioner journal from 2005 – 2009.
For her advocacy work for patients and the nursing profession, Dr. Partin has been awarded
the University of Louisville School of Nursing Top 40 Outstanding Alumni (2014), University
of Louisville Alumni Fellow for the School of Nursing (2013), House of the Commonwealth of
Kentucky Honors Proclamation for outstanding service (2013), American Association of Nurse
Practitioners State Award for Excellence – NP Advocate of the Year (2013), Kentucky Nurses
Association Distinguished Nurse of the Year (2010), Kentucky Nursing Excellence Award (2006),
Senate of the Commonwealth of Kentucky Honors Proclamation for outstanding service (2006),
and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – Kentucky NP of the Year (1994).
Dr. Partin owns her practice and provides primary care to residents in Adair and surrounding
counties. She serves as a clinical preceptor for nurse practitioner students from Western
Kentucky University and Frontier School of Nursing and Midwifery. She has dedicated her
career to providing health care to those who live in this medically underserved area of the state
and to the profession of nursing which she holds so dear.
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Penny Gilbert, MSN. MBA, BSN, RN, CPHQ
Penny Gilbert, MSN, MBA, BSM, RN, CPHQ is the Director, Admission Coordination Center,
Case Management, Social Services, & the Transport Team at Baptist Health-Lexington, a 383bed Magnet® re-designated facility in Lexington, Kentucky. She is also the Director for Case
Management, Social Services & Palliative Care at Baptist Health-Richmond, in Richmond, KY.
She is the recipient of the 2014 Platinum Award for Discharge Planning (Honorable Mention).
Previously she has worked in hospital quality, during this time she obtained her certification as
a professional in healthcare quality (CPHQ). Prior to this she was the North America Director,
Clinical Consulting Division for the Hill-Rom Co. global office located in Batesville, IN, working
internationally with healthcare organizations in Canada, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
She received her MBA, graduating Summa Cum Laude and received her MSN through Kaplan
University in June 2014. She has been in nursing for approximately 25 years and has the distinct
honor of publishing with the University Medical Center Princeton, Princeton, N.J., while working
directly with multiple Ivy League organizations (New York Presbyterian Hospital; Medical Center
Princeton University; and Harvard Medical Center). During this time she worked with various
healthcare organizations to build effective teams resulting in optimal patient safety outcomes.
Her most recent publication was made through the Journal of Managed Care addressing the
topic of 30-day readmissions.
Publications
Gilbert, P., Rutland, M.D., & Brockopp, D. (2013). Redesigning the work of case management:
Testing a predictive model for readmission. American Journal of Managed Care, 19(10 Spec
No), eS19-eSP25.
Rauch, K., Balascio, J., & Gilbert, P. (2009). Excellence in action: Developing and implementing
a fall prevention program. Journal of Healthcare Quality, 31(1). 36-42.
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CABINET MEETINGS
Cabinet Meetings
(Current and Newly Elected Officers are
Expected to Attend)
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2014
• Education & Research – Calumet Room
• Governmental Affairs – Claiborne Room
• Professional Nursing Practice & Advocacy – Ashford Room
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One Voice Can Make A Difference: KNA = One Voice
October 9, 2014
11:00-12:30 PM
Thursday
Registration
Exhibitor Area Open
Silent Auction Open
Sponsored by:
12:30-12:45 PM
Welcome/Introduction
12:45-1:45 PM
Advancing Health Care for Underserved Populations Through
Leadership and Collaboration (1)
1:45-2:00 PM
Break in Exhibit Area
Break Sponsored by:
2:00-3:30 PM
Nurses Driving Policy – Nurses Making a Difference (2,3)
Sponsored by:
3:30-3:45 PM
Evaluation/Awarding CE Certificates
Total Possible KBN Contact Hours: 3.6 KBN Contact Hours
3:45-4:30 PM
Meet and Greet Rebecca M. “Becky” Patton, MSN, BSN, RN
Immediate Past President of the American Nurses Association
Sponsored by:
4:30-6:00 PM
KNA Board Meeting – Calumet Room
President of KNA
M. Susan Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, ANEF
Becky Patton, MSN, BSN, RN
Immediate Past President of ANA
6:00-8:00 PM
Education & Research Cabinet Presents: Research Poster Session and
Wine & Cheese Reception (4, 5)
*Includes Evaluation/Awarding CE Certificate
2.4 KBN Contact Hours
Sponsored by:
Total Possible KBN Contact Hours Day 1 = 6.0 KBN Contact Hours
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One Voice Can Make A Difference: KNA = One Voice
October 10, 2014
7:30-8:45 AM
Friday
Registration
Continental Breakfast in the Exhibitor Area
8:30-9:00 AM
KNA Business Meeting I
9:00-9:05 AM
Welcome/Introduction
9:05-9:20 AM
Nightingale Tribute
Sponsored by:
9:20-10:20 AM
Creating, Elevating and Sustaining a Culture to Skyrocket
Nursing Excellence: It’s Not Rocket Science (6) Jane Swaim, MSN, RN
President of KNA
10:20-10:35 AMBreak/Exhibitor
Break Sponsored by:
10:35-11:35 AM
Writing for Publication:
Sharing Our Knowledge (7)
Lynne A. Hall, DRPH, RN
11:35-12:35 PM
Building Community for Rural Health (8)
Francis J. “Fran” Feltner, DNP, MSN, RN
12:35-1:35 PM
Lunch in Exhibit Area
Sponsored by:
President’s Luncheon (By Invitation) – Carriage Room
Sponsored by:
Cabinet Meetings
• Education and Research – Calumet Room
• Governmental Affairs – Claiborne Room
• Professional Nursing Practice & Advocacy – Ashford Room
1:35-2:35 PM
Navigating the Political Process:
Making Positive Inroads (9)
Elizabeth “Beth” Partin, DNP, APRN, RN
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2:35-2:50 PM
Break and Vendors
Sponsored by:
2:50-3:50 PM
Building an Atmosphere of Interdisciplinary
Collaboration (10)
Penny Gilbert, MSN, MBA, RN, CPHQ
3:50-4:05 PM
Evaluation/Awarding CE Certificates
4:15-5:00 PM
KNA Business Meeting II
Total Possible KBN Contact Hours Day 2 = 6.6 KBN Contact Hours
Objectives (listed numerically in parentheses)
Day 1:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Discuss identification of health care needs in underserved populations and nursing’s
leadership role through collaborative efforts.
Describe the ANA President’s leadership role with legislators during development and
passage of the Affordable Care Act.
Review the nurses’ role in driving momentum within state political process to assure
desired health care change.
Poster Session Day 1:
(4) Outline research projects to improve health care within a variety of client settings.
(Abstracts)
(5) Propose creative solutions to the changing education and health care environments
through collaborative efforts. (Abstracts)
Day 2:
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Identify at least five aspects of an acute care culture that are crucial to support and elevate
nursing excellence.
Identify steps for novice authors to take to turn an idea into a manuscript for submission
to a professional journal.
Describe interventions to improve population health in rural communities.
Relate successful strategies for implementation in the political process to achieve desired
health care legislation in Kentucky.
Identify one key element needed for successful interdisciplinary collaboration.
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KENTUCKY NURSES ASSOCIATION
2014 CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM
October 9 – 10, 2014
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$275.00*
$35.00**
$70.00***
$150.00
$130.00
REGISTRATION
POST-MARKED AFTER
9/13/14
Total
Daily Rate
Convention
(Circle One)
(Circle One)
$250.00
$160.00
$200.00
$130.00
$350.00*
$290.00*
$35.00**
$70.00***
ON-SITE REGISTRATION
RATES APPLY ON 10/8/14
Total
Convention
(Circle One)
$300.00
$250.00
Daily Rate
(Circle One)
$350.00*
$300.00*
$200.00
$180.00
*Complete a membership form and return to KNA by October 1, 2014 and attend the convention as a new member at the
member rate.
**Student Rate is $35.00 per day. Student rate applies to anyone who is currently enrolled in a Nursing Program. Late fee
applies after October 7, 2014.
***Poster Presenters: Registration fees for Thursday of the convention is $70 and participants must register in advance.
Students register at student rate of $35.
Entire Convention
$
Thursday Only
$
Student Poster Presenter
$
Non-Student Poster Presenter
$
Select Payment Type:
Association)
Visa
Account #
Check (Make check Payable to: Kentucky Nurses
MasterCard
Discover
American Express
____________ - ____________ - ____________ - ____________
Expiration Date ________/___________
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CIV # ______________________
Sessions to: Kentucky Nurses Association, PO Box 2616, Louisville, Kentucky
40201-2616
Fax Number: 502-637-8236
2014 Kentucky
Nurses Association
E-mail:
CarleneG@Kentucky-Nurses.org
Friday Only
REFUND POLICY: 50% of
TOTAL AMOUNT
ENCLOSED
$
registration
fee is available
for refund
until September 1, 2014. No refunds
after that date.
Name As It appears on Card___________________________________________
POSTER PRESENTERS: Registration
fees of $70 for Thursday of the
Mail check or credit card information, completed
Form with
conventionRegistration
and participants
mustCE
Sessions to: Kentucky Nurses Association,
PO Box
2616, Louisville,
register
in advance.
StudentsKentucky
register at
40201-2616
student rate of $35.
Fax Number: 502-637-8236
E-mail: CarleneG@Kentucky-Nurses.org
KENTUCKY NURSES FOUNDATION NIGHTINGALE TRIBUTE: There will be a Nightingale Tribute
on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 9:05 AM remembering nurses that have passed away since the KNA
Convention
2012. 50%
Please
a photo
that cannot be
returned
REFUND
POLICY:
of submit names you wish to be remembered along with
POSTER
PRESENTERS:
Registration
registration
fee is available for refund
fees of $70 for Thursday of the
to you.
until September 1, 2014. No refunds
convention and participants must
after
that___________________________________________________________________________________
date.
register in advance. Students register at
Name:
student rate of $35.
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
KENTUCKY NURSES FOUNDATION NIGHTINGALE TRIBUTE: There will be a Nightingale Tribute
on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 9:05 AM remembering nurses that have passed away since the KNA
Convention 2012. Please submit names you wish to be remembered along with a photo that cannot be returned
to you.
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
KBN Approval: These offerings for contact hours are provided by the Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA),
Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN), #1-0001-018-XXX. The KNA is an approved provider of continuing
education in nursing by the KBN. KBN approval of an individual nursing continuing education provider does
not constitute endorsement of offering content.
PLEASE INDICATE YOUR CHOICE OF CE PROGRAMS AND INCLUDE
REGISTRATION
FORM
KBN Approval: These offeringsWITH
for contact
hours are provided by the
Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA),
Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN), #1-0001-018-XXX. The KNA is an approved provider of continuing
education in nursing by the KBN. KBN approval of an individual nursing continuing education provider does
not constitute
endorsement
of offering
content.
THURSDAY,
OCTOBER
9, 2014
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014
Invocation and Opening Remarks
Continental Breakfast
Cabinet Meetings
(Current and YOUR
Newly Elected
Cabinet
Jane Swaim: Creating,
Elevating
and
PLEASE
INDICATE
CHOICE
OFPresenter:
CE PROGRAMS
AND
INCLUDE
Members)
Sustaining A Culture To Skyrocket Nursing Excellence: It’s
WITH REGISTRATION
Not RocketFORM
Science (6)
Education and Research Cabinet
Governmental Affairs Cabinet
Professional Nursing Practice & Advocacy Cabinet
Presenter: Lynne Hall: Writing for Publication: Sharing
Our Knowledge (7)
Presenter: Susan Jones: Advancing Health Care for
Underserved Populations Through Leadership and
Collaboration (1)
Presenter: Fran Feltner: Building Community for Rural
Health (8)
Keynote Speaker: Becky Patton: Nurses Driving Policy:
Making a Difference (2, 3)
Lunch in Exhibit Area
Presenter: Elizabeth Partin: Navigating the Political
Process: Making Positive Inroads (9)
Meet Becky Patton, Keynote Speaker
Education & Research Cabinet Presents: Research
Poster Presentations & Wine and Cheese Reception –
Sponsored by: Arthur L. Davis Publishing Company
KBN: 1-0001-18-014
Presenter: Penny Gilbert: Building an Atmosphere of
Interdisciplinary Collaboration (10)
Business Meeting II & Closing Ceremony
Announcements
Post-Convention Board of Director’s Meeting (Current
and Newly Elected Board Members)
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HOTEL INFORMATION
Attendees are responsible for making their own
hotel reservations
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See you in Covington next year!
we have all your
medical reference
and supply needs
Need special materials for the office or classroom?
We can carry and distribute for you!
Find us on
At JCC Grays College Bookstore
656 South Second St, Louisville
502-587-0024 * www.graysbooks.com
Inspired by the Seasons
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General Information About Your Convention
Pre-registration: A pre-registration form for Convention activities and meal functions can be
found on page 25 for your convenience. PLEASE return to KNA office by the pre-registration
deadline of September 25, 2014. All participants must check into the registration desk upon
arrival at The Holiday Inn Louisville East, 1325 South Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville,
Kentucky 40222.
Registration: Please pick up your registration packet at the Registration Desk before attending
meetings.
Registration Hours:
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Friday, October 10, 2014
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Parking: Complimentary self-parking for the hotel guests is available.
Hotel Accommodations: Please make reservations directly with the hotel and NOT KNA.
Holiday Inn Hurstbourne Hotel phone number is: (502) 426-2600. Block of Rooms held for
KNA until September 16, 2014. Overnight Room Rate is $97 per night.
We suggest that you register as early as possible to guarantee a room.
Continuing Education Sessions: To facilitate planning, please complete the registration form
completely. Also, be sure to include either the last 4 digits of your social security number or your
RN/LPN Licensure Number so you may be pre-registered at the CE Sessions(s) you indicate.
Room Changes: Room changes may be necessary! Any changes will be announced at the
business meeting and/or posted.
Breaks: We have several planned breaks. Some of these will be sponsored and recognition will be
given at the break and announced at meetings.
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DIRECTIONS
From
I-65 Southbound (From Indianapolis)
I-65 South to I-64 East
Exit 15c North – Hurstbourne Parkway
Entrance to Hotel is on right, besides Thornton’s
Gas Station
From
I-64 Eastbound (From St. Louis)
I-64 East
Exit 15c North- Hurstbourne Parkway
Entrance to Hotel is on right, besides Thornton’s
Gas Station
From
I-71 Southbound (From Cincinnati)
I-71 South to I-265 South-Gene Snyder
Expressway to I-64 West
Exit 15- Hurstbourne parkway
Turn right at traffic light – Hotel is on right
Entrance to Hotel is on right, besides Thornton’s
Gas Station
From
I-65 Northbound (From Nashville)
I-65 North to I-265 East to I-64 West
Exit 15- Hurstbourne Parkway
Turn right at traffic light
Entrance to Hotel is on right, besides Thornton’s
Gas Station
From
I-64 Westbound (From Lexington)
I-64 East
Exit 15 – Hurstbourne Parkway
Turn right at traffic light
Entrance to Hotel is on right, besides Thornton’s
Gas Station
From
I-264 Eastbound (From Louisville
International Airport)
I-264 East – Watterson Expressway to I-64 East
Exit 15c North – Hurstbourne Parkway
Entrance to Hotel is on right, besides Thornton’s
Gas Station
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BUSINESS MEETING
Convention Rules
Parliamentary Procedure
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West End Family Dental Clinic
Phillip R. Williams, D.M.D.
2418 West Market St. Louisville, KY 40212
Telephone: (502) 772-0704
Fax: (502) 772-9587
www.westendfamilydentalclinic.net
Notes
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BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, October 9, 2014
AGENDA
Opening Business Meeting I
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Holiday Inn Hurstbourne Parkway (Churchill / Keeneland Room)
Louisville, Kentucky
Presiding:
Kathy L. Hall, MSN, BSN, RN
KNA President
Invocation:
Nightingale Tribute:
Kentucky Nurses Foundation
Roll Call:
Beverly D. Rowland, MSN, RN, CNE
KNA Secretary
Declaration of Quorum:
Beverly D. Rowland, MSN, RN, CNE
KNA Secretary
Adoption of Convention Rules: Beverly D. Rowland, MSN, RN, CNE
KNA Secretary
President’s State of the Association Address:
Kathy L. Hall, MSN, BSN, RN
KNA President
Financial Report:
Kathy K. Hager, MSN, RN, ARNP, CFNP, CDE, DNP
KNA Treasurer
KYN-PAC:
Report of Tellers:
Resolutions:
Bylaws:
Chairperson, Bylaws Committee
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ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
Friday, October 10, 2014
AGENDA
Business Meeting2
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Holiday Inn Hurstbourne Parkway / I64 (Churchill / Keeneland Room)
Louisville, Kentucky
Presiding:
Kathy L. Hall, MSN, BSN, RN
KNA President
Roll Call:
Beverly D. Rowland, MSN, RN, CNE
KNA Secretary
Declaration of Quorum:
Beverly D. Rowland, MSN, RN, CNE
KNA Secretary
Installment of New KNA President and
Board of Directors
Announcements:
Teresa H. Huber, MSN, BSN, RN
KNA President
Close:
Teresa H. Huber, MSN, BSN, RN
KNA President
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KNA Convention Rules
1. Admission to ALL meetings of the Convention shall be granted ONLY to individuals who have
registered and have a Convention Badge.
2. All business meetings shall be closed to non-members (exception: nursing students*, legal
counsel, CPA and Parliamentarian). Other exceptions may be admitted with Executive
Committee approval.
3. All non-voting persons in attendance shall sit in a designated area.
4. To obtain the floor in business meetings: rise, move to a microphone, address the chair, give
your name and district.
5. Each member shall be limited to three (3) minutes in debate or discussion at a given time;
the time may be extended by unanimous consent of the voting body.
6. No member may speak twice until all who wish to speak have had the opportunity to do so.
7. All motions and amendments must be written and given to the Secretary prior to voting. The
maker of any motion that has financial implications for KNA must supply the membership
with an estimated cost of implementation, and include fiscal impact.
8. Taping of programs by individuals is not permitted.
9. Emergency, resolutions shall be provided to the Resolutions Committee no later than 11:00
am, Thursday October 9, 2014. All Resolutions must be written and contain fiscal impact and
suggested implementation strategies. The submitting individual or group shall be identified.
10.Smoking is prohibited during convention sessions.
11.All unpublished reports and supplements to reports shall be written and given to the
Secretary before presentation.
12.Cell phones must be on vibrate or silent during all CE meetings, programs and convention
functions.
* Definition of Nursing Student: for KNA registration purposes, a Student Nurse is defined as
an individual enrolled in a pre-licensure nursing program.
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Parliamentary Information
Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised is the parliamentary authority that shall govern the
Summit Business Meeting. The President, as the presiding officer, rules on all matters relative
to parliamentary law and procedures. The Parliamentarian serves only in an advisory capacity to
the presiding officer and members.
Members’ participation in the business session is governed by the Standing Rules.
The motions that follow are defined in terms of action a member may desire to propose. Rules
governing these motions are listed in the table.
A main motion introduces a subject for consideration as is stated: “I move that…”
An amendment (primary) is a motion to modify the working of a motion. The motion to amend may
be made in one of the following forms, determined by the action desired: “I move to amend by…
. . . striking (word(s), phrase, paragraph).
. . . inserting (word(s), phrase, paragraph).
. . . striking and inserting (word(s), phrase, paragraph).
. . . adding (word(s), phrase, paragraph at the end of a motion).
. . . substituting (paragraph or entire text of a resolution or main motion and inserting
another that is germane).”
An amendment to an amendment is a motion to modify the wording of the proposed
amendment and is made as follows: “I move to amend the amendment by . . .“ The same forms
for making an amendment are applicable for making a secondary amendment.
The motion to commit or refer is generally used to send a pending motion (also called “the
question”) to a small group of select persons – a committee, board, or cabinet, for example so
that the question may be studied and put in better condition for the assembly to consider. The
motion is stated: ”I move to commit the question to . . . for further study.
The motion to close debate (previous question), if seconded and approved by a two-thirds vote,
stops discussion and amendment on the pending question and is stated: “I move the previous
question.”
A division of the assembly may be called to any one member if the president’s decision on
a voice vote is in question. The member proceeds to the microphone and states: “I call for a
division of the house . . .” The President then takes a standing or roll call vote.
A division of the question may be called when a pending motion relates to a single subject that
contains several parts, each capable of standing as a complete proposition. The parts can be
separated and each considered and voted on as a proposition. The parts can be separated and
each considered and voted on as a distinct question. The motion is stated: “I move to divide the
question . . . as follows . . . “
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The motion to reconsider enables a majority of the assembly to bring back for further
consideration a motion that has already been voted. The purpose of reconsidering a vote is
to permit correction of hasty, ill-advised or erroneous action, to take into account added
information or a situation that has changed since the vote was taken.
Parliamentary inquiry is a question directed to the presiding officer to obtain information on
parliamentary law or the rules of the organization as relevant to the business at hand. A member
addresses the President and states: “I rise to a point of parliamentary inquiry.”
Point of information is a request directed to the President or through the President to another
officer or member, for information relevant to the business at hand. The request is not related
to parliamentary procedure. The member addresses the chair and states: “I rise to a point of
information.”
The motion to appeal the decision of the President is made at the time the President makes a
ruling. If it is made by a member, and seconded by another member, the question is taken from
the President and vested in the membership for a final decision. The motion is stated: “I move to
appeal the decision of the President.”
Before a member can make a motion or address the assembly on any question, it is necessary
that he or she obtain the floor through recognition by the presiding officer. The member must:
• Rise and proceed to the microphone.
• Address the President by saying, “Madam/Mister President”.
• Await recognition.
• Give name and the district he or she is from.
• State immediately the reason he or she has risen.
Rules Governing Motions
Interrupt Recognized Requires A Debated
Vote
Speaker by Chair
Second
Main Motion
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Majority
Amendment
No Yes
Yes YesMajority
Amendment to Amendment
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Majority
Refer to Committee
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Majority
Limit Debate
No
Yes
Yes
No
Two-thirds
Close Debate (Previous Question) No
Yes
Yes
No
Two-thirds
Divide the Question
No
Yes
Yes
No
Majority
Division of Assembly
Yes
No
No
No
Demand of
Single
Member
Compels
Reconsider
No Yes
Yes YesMajority
Point of Parliamentary Inquiry
Yes
Yes
No
No Chair Decides
Point of Information
Yes
Yes
No
No Chair Decides
Appeal Decision of Chair
Yes (At time No
Yes
Yes
Majority
of ruling)
(Limited)
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Membership ASSEMBLY
REPORTS
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AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION
MEMBERSHIP ASSEMBLY 2014
REPORTS AND SUMMARY
The Kentucky Nurses Association was represented this year at the ANA Membership Assembly
in Washington, D.C., by KNA President, Kathleen Hall, KNA President –Elect Teresa Huber, and
KNA Executive Director, Maureen Keenan.
The ANA Membership Assembly held a reception to honor recipients of ANA’s national awards.
Hall of Fame inductees included Barbara Thoman Curtis, RN, Pearl McIver, MS, RN, Mary Ellen
Patton, RN, Robert V. Piemonte, EdD, RN, CAE, FAAN, and RADM Jessie M. Scott, DSC, RN,
FAAN.
National Honorary Award honorees included Michael L. Evans, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN,
Barbara Zittel, PhD, RN, Cheryl A. Krause-Parello, PhD, RN, Rebecca M. Patton, MSN, RN,
CNOR, FAAN, and Vernell P. DeWitty, PhD, MBA, MSN, RN.
ANA President Karen A. Daley, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN welcomed members and gave the
President’s address. Dialogue forums followed and consisted of “Scope of Practice – Full Practice
Authority for all RNs,” “Integration of Palliative Care into Health Care Delivery,” and “High
Performing Interprofessional Teams.” Revised dialogue forum recommendations were presented
by Susan Letvak, RN, FAAN, Chair, ANA Reference Committee, and were as follows:
Scope of Practice – Full Practice Authority for all RN’s
1. Support interprofessional education, practice, and research to promote the full scope of RN practice.
2. Encourage nursing research to compare full practice APRN authority states, transition to APRN practice states, and restricted APRN states.
3. Educate the public, policy makers, and other health professionals about emerging roles and overlapping responsibilities.
4. Support elimination of the requirements for APRN’s to have practice agreements with physicians.
Integration of Palliative Care into Health Care Delivery
1. Promote and support payment models to improve access to palliative and hospice care including nursing care provided by both RN’s and APRN’s.
2. Advocate for the comprehensive integration of palliative and hospice care education into basic and advanced nursing education and professional development programs.
3. Support the development and expansion of models of nursing care that include advanced care planning for early identification and support of patient preference for palliative and/or hospice services.
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High Performing Interprofessional Teams
1. Educate nurses about the application and impact of evolving patient-centered, team-based care models on patient outcomes.
2. Identify metrics that evaluate the impact of high performing, interdisciplinary health care teams on patient outcomes.
A candidates’ forum was held to introduce candidates for offices, with nominations taken from
the floor. After greetings from the President of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA),
Kelly L. Hunt, and officer reports, a Nightingale Tribute was held to honor the memory of
deceased nurses.
Remarks were provided by outgoing President Daley, and following the Tellers’ report, newly
elected officials were installed. Elected as officers were Vice President Cindy R. Balkstra, MS,
RN, ACNS-BC, Georgia Nurses Association; Secretary Patricia Travis, PhD, RN, CCRP, Maryland
Nurses Association; and Treasurer Gingy Harshey-Meade, MSN, RN, CAE, NEA-BC, Ohio Nurses
Association and Indiana State Nurses Association.
Jesse M. L. Kennedy, RN, Oregon Nurses Association, was elected to serve as a director-at-large,
recent nursing school graduate, and 2013 President of NSNA. Many from last year’s Membership
Assembly remember how articulate he was and the positive energy he brought. He is an ADN
grad who spoke to continuing on the BSN path.
Elected to serve on the Nominations and Elections Committee were Edward Briggs, DNP, ARNP,
Florida Nurses Association; Linda Beechinor, DNP, RN, APRN-BC, Individual Member Division;
and Elissa E. Brown, MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BC, ANA\California
The new ANA President Pamela Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, of Charlottesville, Va.
addressed the membership, and after further announcements, the ANA Membership Assembly
adjourned.
Left to Right: KNA President Kathy Hall, ANA President Pamela F. Cipriano,
and KNA President-Elect Teresa H. Huber at conclusion of the 2014 ANA Members Assembly
Please visit www.nursingworld.org for more information.
Submitted by:
Teresa H. Huber, DNP, MSN, RN
KNA President-Elect
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ANNUAL REPORTS
KNA Chapters
KNA Cabinets
Kentucky Nurses Foundation
Kentucky Association of Nursing Students
Kentucky Board of Nursing
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BLUEGRASS CHAPTER
“Visible + Valuable = Viable”
Serving: Bourbon, Clark, Estill, Franklin, Fayette, Jackson, Jessamine, Lee, Madison,
Montgomery, Owsley, Powell, Scott, Wolfe and Woodford Counties.
Leadership Team: President:
Past President:
First VP:
Second VP:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
President Elect:
Directors at Large:
Laura Riddle
Ella Hunter
Eula Spears
Heather Bradley
Rhoda Janes
Nancy Garth
Amy Herrington
Kerry Churchill
Tammy Courtney
Kendra Foreman
Beth Gamble
Jackie Graves
JoAnn Maddox
2013-2014 has been an extremely busy year as we continue serving our members as we
transition to the Chapter-type organizational structure. Our focus has been on DOING to
achieve:
Transparency and coordination of efforts,
Communication within our Board of Directors and to/from our membership, and
Projection of a positive image to the public
Early on, each BOD member was provided with “Marching Orders”. This included our Mission,
Model and Framework, objectives and plans, and focused priorities.
- A budget for expenditures was developed;
- We were the first District to submit our application to become a Chapter
- A pattern of meeting dates was agreed upon for quarterly Membership, Board, and Events,
such that the third Tuesday of each month was District 2 / Bluegrass Chapter related;
- A Membership communication system was created, using two systems already being
intermittently used: Shutterfly for outgoing messages and a Gmail address account for
incoming messages. Jackie Graves, Kendra Forman and Kerry Churchill refined the system.
This system allows meeting notices and reminders to be sent to our membership, minutes to
be circulated in a timely fashion, and comments or questions to be received. Our system was
used to run a “Name Our New Chapter” contest. When our Bylaws are up for revision, we
will explore the option to use this system for elections and save a great deal of time, energy
and funds. Our Secretary, Rhoda Janes has been able to send meeting minutes to members
is a very timely manner, thus allowing members to be kept up-to-date with activities of the
Chapter
- Clear, concise BOD and Membership meeting minutes were recorded, validated and
communicated by Rhoda Janes, as were Reports to KNA Headquarters
- Appointed two new Board members to fill one vacant position and one unexpired position and
accepted resignation of Secretary and one Director at Large
- Hosted four Membership dinner meetings, Eula Spears coordinating
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• Provided table favors at each Membership meeting, examples include ANA Code of Ethics
bookmarks and Nightingale Pledge refrigerator magnets. Each item contained KNA
contact information and extras were sent to member work units.
• Provided raffle / door prize items for each meeting.
• Two meetings provided Continuing Nursing Education: Amy Herrington presented
“Admission Nutrition Assessment of Geriatric Patient Undergoing Total Joint Revision”
and Kerry Churchill presented “Yoga and Nursing: Stress Relief, Back Safety and Beyond”.
• The other two meetings provided an opportunity for student presentations
- Presented recruitment programs at most of the nursing programs within the geographic
boundaries of Bluegrass Chapter; coordinated by Ella Hunter and Beth Gamble
- Provided partial reimbursement of registration fee to members who attended KNA Education
Summit 2013; Eula Spears and Nancy Garth coordinated
- Published one “traditional” newsletter sent via email and / or US mail (other communications
to membership sent via Shutterfly); Laura Riddle and Kendra Foreman organized
- Our membership has steadily increased: Sept 2013= 226 April 2014 = 299
- Sponsored a meal at the Hope Center with a financial donation and volunteer servers; JoAnn
Maddox coordinated
- In process of planning an advocacy – themed CNE conference scheduled for Oct 17, 2014 at
Midway College; Amy Herrington and Heather Bradley are organizing
- Held two Special BOD meetings: one called by Nancy Garth to discuss financial issues and
one called by Laura Riddle to prepare ballot for presentation to membership in order to
comply with Bylaws
- Prepared a ballot for 2014-2016 terms:
President:
Amy Herrington
President Elect:
Heather Bradley
First VP:
Lynn Roser
Second VP:
Vacant,
Secretary:
Vacant
Treasurer:
Nancy Garth
Directors at Large:
Beth Gamble, Jackie Graves, Eula Spears
Nominating Committee: Janet Collins and Ella Hunter
- Just beginning the work of re-thinking our future, in light of new “Chapter” structure’s
focus on “Interest Groups” and Bluegrass Chapter’s role within the KNA; the membership
must determine what the purpose, function, structure and future should be, based on
common interests and needs of our members. Yes, 2014-2015 is poised to be a monumental
year!!!
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Riddle, President
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GREEN RIVER CHAPTER
Officers for the 2014 calendar year include:
Chairperson: Kimberly Bullock
Chair-elect: Carole Mattingly
Treasurer: Carol Murch
Secretary: Shelley Chandler
The KNA Green River Chapter, formerly of District 8, consists of 13 members with a focus on
nursing education. Meetings are scheduled several times during the spring and fall of the year
and are conducted on the second Tuesday of the month. We alternate each meeting location
between Owensboro and Henderson.
Several of our members, Carole Mattingly, Carol Murch, and Diane Siewart are continuing
their education in the Doctorate of Nursing Practice tract, and Eunice Taylor is pursuing her
Doctor of Philosophy. Each of these members gave a brief synopsis of the programs and capstone
projects they are completing during the March meeting. Kimberly Bullock is continuing her
education in the Masters tract for Nurse Educator.
The chapter annually awards the Charlotte Bratcher Scholarship. Katherine Posey and Nicole
Warmack were awarded scholarships with current applicants finishing criteria requirements
by May 31, 2014, and are to be announced. Additionally, the chapter will be a sponsor for the
upcoming healthcare celebration in Henderson that is scheduled for the fall of 2014 at the
Henderson Fine Arts Center. We expect to continue to grow and look forward to the upcoming
year of activities.
Respectfully submitted,
Kimberly Bullock RN, BSN
KNA Green River Chapter, Chairperson
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HEARTLAND CHAPTER
The Heartland Chapter, formerly District 4, submitted the required signatures for reorganization
from district to chapter status in November. We received formal approval for the change to
a chapter in March, 2014 and are in the process of reviewing and updating bylaws to reflect
the new Heartland Chapter structure. Over the past year we have provided open meetings to
encourage growth and participation from all nurses. Our meetings have been held at Hardin
Memorial Hospital (HMH), and our thanks to Susan Nesmith and HMH for their kindness and
hospitality.
Mike Carr presented a CE program on creating safe work environments, and Tiffany
Montgomery, Campbellsville University nursing student provided a program on raising
awareness for Native Americans and their health needs, both at our November meeting. The
Chapter members were asked if they wanted CE to be offered at meetings as part of our routine
agenda as a means to encourage nurse participation. It was decided to have CE provided as an
option but not a requirement at our Chapter meetings.
Members and guests discussed the Fall 2013 KNA Summit and financial/budgetary
considerations in becoming a chapter. Our District was represented at the Summit and
clarifications on several items of chapter versus district were addressed.
Legislative updates regarding the APRN collaborative practice requirements and Long Term
Care Staffing legislation were provided. Congratulations and thanks to Sheila Shuster, the
KY Coalition NP&NM, and KNA for their support and passage of the APRN legislation. The
chapter agreed to provide $100 in support of the local Fire Fighters Association annual seminar,
discussing health issues, which includes approximately 75 Fire personnel from our region.
Chapter nominations for President Elect and President are requested from all Chapter members.
If you would like to become involved with the Chapter we encourage you to attend our meetings
and submit your name as a possible officer. Submit your name or any questions by e-mail to
Kathy Ferriell at dkferriell125@bardstown.com
Membership has grown. Bernie Sutherland, Secretary, has worked to provide e-mail notices
to our members, and continues to update all member e-mails for communications from the
Chapter. She reports that as of March 2014, we have 99 members (53 District 4 and 46 new
members District 24).
With the artistic talents of Lou Ann Mink we are developing a Chapter logo and will select the
logo from several options at our next meeting.
Thanks to our officers, loyal members, hosts, and interested nurses for their attendance and
work on our Chapter business.
Submitted by:
Kathy Ferriell, President
Bernadette Sutherland, Secretary
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KENTUCKY NURSES REACH CHAPTER
(REACH: Research, Educate, Advocate, Care, Help)
A District 7 transition meeting was held on August 13, 2013. Goals were established for the 2013 – 2014
year including a strategic plan to inform members of the proposed ANA / KNA Restructure Plan and
possible education topics and a calendar of events. District 7 members and guests met in November,
February, and April. Each meeting included an update regarding issues related to the state KNA, local
membership and to nursing. These updates were facilitated by KNA member, Dr. Mary Bennett and
Lorraine Bormann, KNA District 7 President and KNA Governmental Affairs Cabinet member.
Lorraine Bormann, KNA District 7 president and Liz Sturgeon, treasurer, attended KNA Education Summit 2013
in Frankfort on October 4, 2013. A brief business meeting and dinner was held for the members that attended
the Summit.
KNA District 7 provided an informational booth and membership recruitment on October 25, 2013 at the
WKU School of Nursing Homecoming Open House and Tea at the Medical Center/WKU Health Sciences
Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Speakers provided information on various educational topics of interest including:
November: CE Program “Health Care and its Impact on Nurses” - Mr. Keith Lancaster,
MS/MIS, CPHIT, CPP, CSCS, Manager Health Information Systems WKU
February: CE Program: “Utilization and Effectiveness of Palliative Care in the Current
Healthcare System” Melissa J. Baker, RN, MSN, APRN
The board met December 6, 2013 to finalize the formal petition to the KNA to transition from a district to
a chapter. Formal documents were submitted to KNA headquarters on January 28, 2014. The KNA Board of
Directors approved the application for our new chapter on March 25, 2014.
1. Name of the new chapter: KY Nurses REACH (REACH: Research, Educate, Advocate, Care, Help)
2.
Description of the chapter’s purpose: The purpose of our new chapter is to stay abreast
of current research and evidence-based practice, participate in and provide on-going
education, advocacy, and to be a caring and helping organization in our communities.
We expect our main membership to be within the geographical location that was served
by KNA District #7 boundaries and welcome any new members from other areas.
The April meeting was a joint meeting with Kappa Theta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. Donna
Blackburn introduced the “Evidence Based Practice Update” podium presenter students from Nursing 530
Administration. The Capstone Projects included:
Kathleen English – “Salary Compensation for Nurses”
Deanna Baker – “Goals of Care: Scorecards”
Sally Tanero – “Smart Phones on Nursing Units to Enhance Patient Communication”
New leaders were elected for KY Nurses REACH chapter and include the following individuals:
Chairperson: Kim Bourne
Treasurer: Anne Afton
Secretary: Dawn Garrett-Wright
Respectfully Submitted,
Lorraine Bormann, President
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NIGHTINGALE CHAPTER
OFFICERS:
Jo Ann M. Wever
Charlene Maddox
Sandra Pelfrey
Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
In November 2013, members of District 9 petitioned the Kentucky Nurses Association Board of
Directors to become the Nightingale Chapter. The Chapter has met quarterly throughout the
past year at various restaurants throughout the former counties of the district, now chapter.
Scholarships were given in May of 2013 to two graduating nursing students who resided within
the district or attended schools within what was then District 9, to assist with NCLEX exam fees
and payment of first year KNA dues. Currently there are sixty three members of the chapter.
Efforts have been made to encourage members of the chapter to attend meetings. Questions for
a survey were developed at the May 1, 2014 meeting by members present to be refined by Peggy
Tudor and Sandra Pelfrey and sent to chapter members by Survey Monkey to ascertain their
willingness to and how they would like to participate in Chapter activities.
Two members of the Chapter, Jo Ann Wever and Sheila Washburn are on the ballot for KNA
offices at the state level. Jo Ann is running for a second term as director and Sheila is running
for the Professional Nursing Practice and Advocacy committee.
Peggy Tudor will complete her term as Director.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jo Ann M. Wever, Chairperson
NORTHEASTERN CHAPTER
The newly formed Northeastern Chapter is in the Morehead, Kentucky area. More information
will be forthcoming.
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NORTHERN KENTUCKY CHAPTER
As of March 26, 2014 KNA District # 3 became the Northern Kentucky Chapter of KNA. The current
officers are: Deborah Faust - President/Chair; Carla Hamilton – Vice President/Co-Chair; Deborah
Cummings – Treasurer, and Christina Caldwell – Secretary.
Deb Faust and Deb Cummings attended the 2013 Kentucky Nurses Association Education Summit and
Business meeting. This meeting accepted the proposed Bylaw Changes transitioning the Districts to
Chapters. We are also honored to have the new KNA president, Teresa Huber as a Chapter member.
This Chapter meets at least quarterly at various locations to enable attendance across the counties
of NKY. Our focus this year has been to identify community issues that our nurses may contribute
resources to and perhaps involve nursing students. We had guest speakers: Linda Robinson, RN who
championed legislation making it a crime to assault an emergency department health care worker in
Kentucky. The bill passed unanimously and was signed into law last year. Ashel Kruetzkamp, RN –
Emergency Department, who was one of the first to identify a community-wide heroin crisis and then
showed with data the impact on the region; and, two other Emergency Department nurses presented
their role in reducing Human Trafficking in the region.
Our mission is to continue to promote the essential role of the RN in healthcare delivery, and support
the KNA’s mission of serving as an advocate for quality patient care in all settings. The extended purpose
of the Chapter is to promote professional networking and representation for the Northern Kentucky area
ANA members.
Respectfully Submitted,
Deborah Faust, President
RIVER CITY CHAPTER
After informal conversation around the table at Bravo’s Restaurant, Carolyn Claxton, President, opened
the meeting.
Mary Romelfanger introduced guest speaker, Julie Guenthner, CEO of Elder Serve. Elder Serve is a
non-profit which empowers older adults to live independently with dignity. Ms. Guenthner shared that
there are many ways that nurses can volunteer their expertise and knowledge at Elder Serve. Elder
Serve assists over 3000 clients each year. Their services include geriatric care management, TeleCare,
HomeCare, adult day care, crime victim services, companionship, education, a senior center and other
helps for elders. If anyone is interested in discussing ways to get involved, Ms. Guenthner can be
contacted at 502.736.3822.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
The next meeting will be June 16, 2014 @ 5:30 p.m. at Bravo’s.
Respectfully Submitted
Charlotte Rock, Secretary
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West Kentucky Chapter
Current Officers:
Nancy Armstrong, Chairperson
Dr. Marcia Hobbs, Secretary
Dr. Katy Garth, Treasurer
9-24-13 Meeting Summary
Kentucky Nurses Association Update:
Nancy Turner, Secretary of Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA), was unable to attend the
meeting. She was able to email a KNA update from Executive Director, Maureen Keenan, which
was reviewed by the group. The KNA Summit will take place in Frankfort on October 4th. At
that time, a vote will take place about phasing out districts in favor of chapters. If this passes,
a district will have the option of rolling over into a chapter, based on geographic identity. A
discussion followed about how District Five will proceed, if the proposal passes at the Summit.
Ms. Keenan also shared that there had been an increase of 30 new members since marketing for
a second tier membership level had occurred. The second tier, joint KNA-ANA (American Nurses
Association) membership is at a reduced cost of $11/month. Ms. Armstrong shared information
about this new member level, as it compares to the Premier Membership level. Premier
Membership provides for increased state, regulatory and federal advocacy efforts.
7th Annual Nursing Research Forum
Ms. Armstrong passed along a request from Ms. Betty Kuiper, Nursing Researcher at Baptist
Health-Paducah, for KNA sponsorship of the 7th Annual Nursing Research Forum. Claudia
Stoffel made a motion that KNA District Five sponsor the event with a monetary donation. Ms.
Stoffel stated that this forum fit well with the district’s goals and objectives. The motion was
seconded by Dr. Garth. Motion passed.
Legislative Reception
Ms. Armstrong reported a request to continue co-sponsoring, along with the local chapter of the
Coalition of Nurse Midwives and Nurse Practitioners, a legislative reception to assist in keeping
local legislators informed about the our support of the independence of advanced practice
nurses. The event will involve guest speakers that provide relevant data and practice examples
of the need for this change in Kentucky law. Ms. Armstrong made a motion that District Five
of KNA co-sponsor the event and that a monetary donation be given in support, as well. Motion
seconded by Jessica Naber. Motion passed.
State Committee Elections:
Ms. Armstrong noted that Drs. Hobbs and Manley were both elected to state-level positions
on KNA committees. Dr. Manley is the newly elected Secretary of the Ethics Committee. Dr.
Hobbs is newly elected to the Executive Leadership Committee. The group extended a warm
congratulation to both Drs. Hobbs and Manley.
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Promotional Activities:
Ms. Armstrong stated that she was continuing in the process of trying to get a state KNA officer
to talk to students at Murray State University & West Kentucky Community & Technical College
about KNA membership. Nancy Turner has agreed to speak to the graduating senior nursing
students at Murray State University in the spring semester. Dr. Hobbs volunteered to speak to
the graduating seniors registered nursing students at West Kentucky Community & Technical
College in Paducah, if a time could be arranged in the spring semester.
1-22-2014 Meeting Summary
Reorganization of KNA District 5
A restructuring plan for KNA districts was passed at the last annual meeting of the Kentucky
Nurses Association in October, 2014. The plan involves converting all districts to new chapters
based on geographic identity. If the chapter chooses to do that, it will keep the money in its
account until it is all used. Thereafter, any requests for funds will come from the KNA General
Operating Fund on a project-by-project basis. If the district does not become a chapter, the
money will automatically go to the general fund. Dues will no longer go to the districts. Instead,
the money will go to the general fund. The district will dissolve it if does not convert to a
chapter. A discussion followed about how District Five will proceed. Dr. Hobbs made a motion
that the group continue as a chapter. The motion was seconded by Dr. Garth. The group voted to
move from district to chapter, with a new name of the West Kentucky Chapter of the Kentucky
Nurses Association.
The group elected Nancy Armstrong as chairperson and Marcia Hobbs as secretary. Katy
Garth agreed to replace Claudia Stoffel’s as treasurer, as she has held that position for over ten
years. All present members agreed to consent to be active members of the chapter, as this is a
qualification of maintaining chapter status. Mrs. Stoffel and Dr. Garth will take care of changing
the name of the chapter on the bank account and transfer signature privileges on the account.
The chapter had recently updated its objectives and purpose, so that will be forwarded to the
offices at KNA. The goals are as follows:
• To promote professional nursing endeavors in the region; including research, education, and
practice
• To support the needs of the local nursing community, as well as those of nurses state-wide,
through political activity and other endeavors
• To serve the citizens in our community as an organization and in conjunction with other
professional nursing organizations
Appreciation
Ms. Armstrong read a thank you note from Betty Kuiper, Nurse Researcher at Baptist HealthPaducah, for supporting the Baptist Health-Paducah Annual Research Forum. She also shared
that she received a hearty thanks from members of the local chapter of the Coalition of Nurse
Midwives and Nurse Practitioners for supporting the recent legislative reception.
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Legislation
Mrs. Armstrong encouraged the group to be aware of the vote to remove, with limitations, the
requirement advanced practice nurses contract with physicians in order to practice in Kentucky.
Ms. Armstrong provided a list of Kentucky representatives to the group.
4-22-14 Meeting Summary
Reorganization of KNA District 5
Ms. Armstrong reported that the West Kentucky Chapter was accepted as an official chapter
KNA, with the changes in leadership. More information will follow about how to request funds
for projects through the KNA.
Legislation
Ms. Armstrong reported that the legislation to support more independence, with restrictions,
was passed through by the Kentucky House and Senate. However, the group discussed that it
was important to continue to support nursing and health-related issues in government.
Murray State University Homecoming
Ms. Armstrong reported that this year’s homecoming celebration will focus on the fiftieth
anniversary of the first graduating class of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students. The
parade and other events will have a focus on celebrating nursing. It was requested that KNA have
an entry in the parade. Dr. Hobbs made a motion that KNA work with Murray State University’s
nursing student organization to support the creation of an entry in the parade. The motion was
seconded by Lori Ballard. Motion passed. Erica Brown is the current president of the nursing
student organization. She stated that she would pass the information along to the future
president.
State officer positions
Dr. Hobbs related that there were likely to be some openings for state KNA positions in the near
future, if anyone was interested. More information will be provided, as these positions are made
available.
Upcoming events
Ms. Armstrong shared that they would likely receive a request to support the Annual Nursing
Research Forum at Baptist Health Paducah. There also may be continued work with the
local chapter of the Coalition of Nurse Midwives and Practitioners to support future nursing
legislation.
Respectfully Submitted,
Nancy Armstrong
Chairperson
Kentucky Nurses Association
West Kentucky Chapter
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KENTUCKY NURSES FOUNDATION (KNF)
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Murray)
• Notices regarding the 2014 KNF Scholarship application dates were emailed to all schools of
nursing and the 2014 application form is now on the KNF portions of the KNA website. The
deadline for receipt of applications for 2014 is September 1st.
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received by the May 31 deadline this year.
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KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF NURSING
STUDENTS (KANS)
Kentucky Association of Nursing Students is a pre-professional organization for pre-nursing and
nursing students enrolled in Kentucky accredited diploma, associate, and baccalaureate degree
programs. KANS is a constituent member of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA).
Since taking office in October of 2013 the KANS Board has been working on planning for the
2014 KANS Conference. This year’s conference will be held October 9 – 11 at the Center for
Courageous Kids in Scottsville, KY. Some of the topics being planned for Conference include:
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iCan Pharmacology
Hurst Mini NCLEX Review
Kentucky Organ Donor Association
Resume Writing Workshop
Study and Test Taking Strategies for Success
Students Teaching Nursing
Chapter Development and The Road to Constituency
Why You Need to Know Why in Nursing
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Diabetic Alert/Rescue Dog, Sully
Faculty CEUs
KANS hopes faculty from across the state will support nursing students’ attendance at this year’s
Conference as the aim is to tie together didactic education, clinical education, professionalism
and life-long learning. The theme this year “Oh, The Places You KANS Go in Nursing”
April 4 – 9, 2014, the KANS Board of Directors traveled to Nashville, TN for the NSNA Annual
Convention where they gained exposure to a variety of different topics in nursing, attended
the House of Delegates meetings, listened to resolutions hearings, held a state board meeting,
participated in fundraising and even participated in a 5K fun-run fundraiser for the Foundation
of the National Student Nurses’ Association.
In October, 2013, KANS completed their first project of the year at the Health Occupations of
Today Expo in Somerset Kentucky. They were able to speak to hundreds of high school students
from all across Kentucky about nursing, professionalism and the benefits of a career in nursing.
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KANS won the award for Most Outstanding State Website! This is a great accomplishment for
our chapter and a great way to let people know we are here!
2013 – 2014 KANS Board of Directors
President
Allison Townsend
atownsend007@kctcs.edu
Promotions Director
Marco Rice
marco42431@aol.com
1st Vice President
Katie Majors
k.majors924@gmail.com
Breakthrough to Nursing Director
Taylor Moser
taylor.moser@LMUnet.edu
2nd Vice President
Stephanie Cotton
scotton0003@kctcs.edu
Northern Regional Director
Central Regional Director
Western Regional Director
Vacant
Secretary
Megan Barton
megbarton12@yahoo.com
Eastern Regional Director
Lori Keck
lori.keck@LMUnet.edu
Treasurer
Tonya Riley
tonya.riley@LMUnet.edu
Elected Consultant
Pat Walston, MSN, RN
pwalston@kctcs.edu
Legislative Director
Terry Callahan
terry.walton77@gmail.com
KNA Consultant
Tracy Patil, EdS, MSN, RN
tracy.patil@lmunet.edu
Communications Director
Amanda Smith
amanda.smith950@LMUnet.edu
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EDUCATION & RESEARCH CABINET
Cabinet Members:
Liz Sturgeon, PhD, RN, CNE (2012-2014), Chairperson
Dinah Meister, RN (2012-2014)
Marcia Hobbs, DSN, RN (2013-2015)
Debra K. Moser, DSNc, RN, FAAN (2012-2014)
Jacquelyn Reid, MSN, RN, EdD, NE BC (2011-2013)
Kim M. Bourne, BSN, RN, SANE (2011-2013)
Judy L. Ponder, DNP, MSN, RN (2012-2014)
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CABINET
Cabinet Members:
Joe B. Middleton, BSN, RN, CC/NREMPT-P, AAS-P (2013-2015), Chairperson
Ellen J. Hahn, PhD. RN, FAAN (2012-2014)
Laura L. Lagerstrom, BSN, RN (2012-2014)
Alicia Marquess, BSN, RN (2012-2015)
Jennifer Miller, MSN, RN (2013-2015)
Sonia Rudolph, MSN, RN APRN (2013-2015)
PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE
AND ADVOCACY CABINET
Cabinet Members:
Loretta Elder, MSN, RN (2013-2015), Chairperson
Ann W. Christie, MSN, BSNRN (2013-2015)
Janice Elder, MSN, RN, CNOR (2013-2015)
David Logsdon, MSN, NEA, BC (2012-2014)
Nancy McConnell, MSN, RN (2012-2014)
Samantha L. Port, RN (2013-2015)
Marsha D. Woodall, MSN, RN, MBA (2013-2015)
Open (2012-2014)
KBN Representative: Pamela C. Hagan, MSN, RN
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CHAPTER INFORMATION
List of Chapters with Purpose
List of Chapter Officers
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CHAPTERS
In 2014, the KNA begins its transition from a district structure based on geographic regions
to a chapter structure based on any interest that brings nurses together – area of practice,
community service project, passion for program planning for nurses, geography or any other
basis. Membership in a chapter is voluntary and KNA members can belong to as many chapters
as they like, or to none at all. Any KNA member can start a chapter.
Visit www.Kentucky-Nurses.org to learn more about starting a KNA Chapter.
CURRENT KNA CHAPTERS
River City Chapter (Formerly District 1)
Contact Person:
Carolyn Claxton, RN
1421 Goddard Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204-1543
E-Mail: CarolynClaxton64@yahoo.com
H: 502-456-2767
Bluegrass Chapter (Formerly District 2)
The purpose of the Chapter will be to: Work for the improvement of health standards for all
citizens of the Commonwealth; Foster high standards of nursing; Stimulate and promote
the professional development of nurses and advance their economic and general welfare; and
Advance the profession of nursing.
Contact Person:
Laura D. Riddle, MSN, RN, C
603 Fishers Mill Road
Midway, KY 40347-9761
E-Mail: ldridd2@email.uky.edu
H: 859-846-4869
Northern Kentucky Chapter (Formerly District 3)
The mission is to continue to promote the essential role of the registered nurse in health care
delivery, and support the KNA’s mission of serving as an advocate for quality patient care in all
settings. Purpose of the Chapter is to provide professional networking and representation for the
Northern Kentucky area ANA members.
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Contact Person:
Deborah J. Faust, MSN, RN
2041 Strawflower Court
Independence, KY 41051
E-Mail: DJFaust11@gmail.com
H: 859-655-1961
Heartland Chapter (Formerly District 4)
The purpose of the new chapter include: Continued work for the improvement of health
standards and availability of health services for all citizens of the Commonwealth; Foster
exemplary standards of nursing; Stimulate and promote professional development of nurses
including advancement of economic and general welfare; Advance the profession of nursing;
Network with other nursing professionals; and Mentor future nurses and novice nurses.
Contact Person:
Kathleen M. Ferriell, MSN, BSN, RNH: 502-348-8253
125 Maywood AvenueW: 270-692-5146
Bardstown, KY 40004
E-Mail: dkferriell125@bardstown.com
West Kentucky Chapter (Formerly District 5)
The purpose of the chapter are as follows: To promote professional nursing endeavors in the
region; including research, education and practice; To support the needs of the local nursing
community, as well as those of nurses statewide, through political activity and other endeavors;
and To serve the citizens in our community as an organization and in conjunction with other
professional nursing organizations.
Contact Person:
Nancy Armstrong, MSN, RN
1881 Furches Trail
Murray, KY 42071
E-Mail: NArmstrong1@murraystate.edu
H: 270-435-4466
W: 270-809-4576
Kentucky Nurses REACH (REACH: Research, Educate, Advocate, Care, Help)
(Formerly District 7)
The purpose of the chapter is to stay abreast of current research and evidence-based practice,
participate in and provide on-going education, advocacy, and to be a caring and helping
organization in our community. We expect our main membership to be within the geographical
local that was served by KNA District 7 boundaries but welcome any new members from other
areas.
Contact Person:
Lorraine B. Bormann, BSN, RN
242 Bowlie Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42101
E-Mail: Lorraine.bormann@wku.edu
H: 270-745-2718
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Green River Chapter (Formerly District 8)
The KNA Green River Chapter is made up of a diverse group of nurses who believe in the
importance of improving patient care and supporting all nurses through continued education
opportunities. We have a vested interest in fostering the development of each future nurse by
our roles as nurse educators and/or community health nurses within the Green River area of
Kentucky.
Contact Person:
Kim Bullock, BSN, RN
693 Porter School House Road
Calhoun, KY 42327
E-Mail: Kimberly.Bullock@kctcs.edu
Nightingale Chapter (Formerly District 9)
The purpose of the Chapter will be to: Work for the improvement of health standards for all
citizens of the Commonwealth; Foster high standards of nursing; Stimulate and promote
the professional development of nurses and advance their economic and general welfare; and
Advance the profession of nursing.
Contact Person:
JoAnn Wever, MSN, RN
300 Covington Avenue
Springfield, KY 40069
E-Mail: j.wever@att.net
H: 859-336-5938
Northeastern Chapter
The purpose of the chapter is to improve health for the communities we serve and inspire
nurses to achieve nursing excellence. We are devoted to high quality patient care, patient safety,
evidence-based practice and advancing community health.
Contact Person:
Michelle L. Rayburn, MSN, RN
St. Claire Regional Medical Center
222 Medical Circle
Morehead, KY 40351
E-Mail: michelle.rayburn@st-claire.org
W: 606-783-7793
Fax: 606-783-6368
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CHAPTERS
PRESIDENTS AND TREASURERS - 2014
PRESIDENTS
TREASURERS
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
RIVER CITY CHAPTER (FORMERLY DISTRICT 1)
Carolyn Claxton, RN
H: 502-749-7455
1421 Goddard Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204-1543
E-Mail: CarolynClaxton@yahoo.com
Paulette F. Adams, EdD, RN
3047 Crystal Waters Way
Louisville, KY 40299-4897
E:Mail: pfadam01@louisville.edu
H: 502-267-4372
BLUEGRASS CHAPTER (FORMERLY CHAPTER 2)
Laura D. Riddle, MSN, RN C
H: 859-846-4869
603 Fishers Mill Road
Midway, KY 40347-9761
E-Mail: ldridd2@email.uky.edu
Nancy Garth, RN
3292 Shoals Lake Drive
Lexington, KY 40515
E-Mail: Nancy.Garth55@gmail.com
C: 859-312-0599
H: 859-271-9529
W: 859-323-0733
NORTHERN KENTUCKY CHAPTER (FORMERLY DISTRICT 3)
Deborah J. Faust, MSN, RN
H: 859-655-1961
2041 Strawflower Court
Independence, KY 41051
E-Mail: DJFaust11@gmail.com
Deborah Cummings, MSN, RN, BC 125 Kincaid Lane
Erlanger, KY 41018
E-Mail: ds_c@insightbb.com
H: 859-360-6814
HEARTLAND CHAPTER (FORMERLY DISTRICT 4)
Kathleen M. Ferriell, MSN, BSN, RN
H: 502-348-8253
125 Maywood Avenue
W: 270-692-5146
Bardstown, KY 40004
E-Mail: dkferriell125@bardstown.com
Susan E. Nesmith, APRN, RN
1623 Hutcherson Lane
Elizabethtown, KY 42701-8977
E-Mail: SNesmith@hmh.net
H: 270-300-4062
W: 270-706-1683
WEST KENTUCKY CHAPTER (FORMERLY DISTRICT 5)
Nancy Armstrong, RN
H: 270-435-4466
1881 Furches Trail
W: 270-809-4576
Murray, KY 42071
E-Mail: Narmstrong1@murraystate.edu
Katy Garth, PhD, RN
358 Butterworth Road
Murray, KY 42071
E-Mail: katy.garth@murraystate.edu
H: 270-435-4544
W: 270-762-6669
KENTUCKY NURSES REACH - RESEARCH, EDUCATE, ADVOCARE, CARE, HELP (FORMERLY DISTRICT 7)
Lorraine Bormann, RN
H: 270-745-2718
Liz Sturgeon, MSN, RN
242 Bowlie Avenue
2741 Avondale Drive
Bowling Green KY 42101
Bowling Green, KY 42104
E-Mail: lorraine.bormann@wku.edu
E-Mail: liz.sturgeon@wku.edu
H: 270-781-5047
GREEN RIVER CHAPTER (FORMERLY DISTRICT 8)
Kim Bullock, RN, BSN
693 Porter School House Road
Calhoun, KY 42327
E-Mail: Kimberly.bullock@kctcs.edu
Carol Murch, APRN, MSN 18143 Upper Delaware Road
Henderson, KY 42420
E-mail: carol.murch@kctcs.edu
H: 270-521-9980
W: 270-831-9787
NIGHTINGALE CHAPTER (FORMERLY DISTRICT 9)
JoAnn Wever, MSN, RN
H: 859-336-5938
300 Covington Avenue
Springfield, KY 40069
E-Mail: j.wever@att.com
Charlene Maddox, BSN, RN
4330 Lebanon Road
Danville, KY 40422
E-Mail: charlenem@kywimax.com
H: 859-236-6936
NORTHEASTERN CHAPTER
Michelle L. Rayburn, MSN, RN
W: 606-783-7793
St. Claire Regional Medical Center
222 Medical Center
Morehead, KY 40351
E-Mail: michelle.rayburn@st-claire.org
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