April 2014 Issue

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April 2014 Issue

CIRCULATION 70,000 TO ALL REGISTERED NURSES, LPNs, AND STUDENT NURSES IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
A Constituent Member of the American Nurses Association and The Center For American Nurses.
The Voice of South Carolina Nursing for over 100 years!
Volume XXI Number 2
April, May, June 2014
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President’s Column. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CEO Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapters:
Psych/Mental Health Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
South Carolina Nurses Foundation:
Palmetto Gold Gala - 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Nurses Care Walk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
South Carolina Nurses Association:
Call for 2014 Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2014 Official Call for Suggested SCNA Bylaws
Revisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Member News:
April-September 2014 SCNA Calendar . . . . . . . . 6
Members in the News!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SCNA Membership Application & Consent
to Serve Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Legislative Support Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Calling All SCNA Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
News You Can Use:
Scholarship Thank You’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Protect Your Nursing License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
South Carolina Board of Nursing. . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
Page 2—April, May, June 2014—The South Carolina Nurse
www.scnurses.org
President’s Column
Vicki Green, MSN, APRN, BC
Welcome Spring! Spring
is much-welcomed this year.
It’s been 10 years since South
Carolina has had periods of
such extreme winter weather.
An ice storm caused severe
power outages across the lower
part of the state. Our family
was without power for 5 days
- 5 days too many! Having no
power in the neighborhood
brought a time of extreme quiet
and stillness – a perfect time to
Vicki C. Green
reflect on what’s important in
life.
In the mid-1990’s, my vivacious mother-in-law was
diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She fought a hard fight,
receiving experimental chemotherapy from Johns Hopkins
University’s Cancer Clinic. As with most pancreatic cancer
patients, she knew her time was very short, living only 13
months after her diagnosis. She and her husband developed
a plan for her end of life. In the last couple of months, she
and her husband moved in with our family. Her husband
took a sabbatical from his teaching job at the University of
Maryland to help take care of her. Together, we enrolled
her into a local hospice program and participated in her
care until her eventual passing at home - in her own bed
she had brought with her from Maryland. She passed very
peacefully - just as she wanted – which made a very sad
time a little more bearable.
Unfortunately, not everyone has the courage or sense of
urgency to have discussions with their families to assure
their wishes are honored in their final days. Discussing
wishes for end-of-life care may be a difficult conversation,
but is imperative if we care about our families and want
control over end-of-life decisions. Without directives,
family members are put in unsettling positions, making
critical decisions for their dying loved ones without
knowing their loved ones’ wishes. In these very difficult
and emotional times, who wouldn’t want to give family
members peace by assuring decisions are predetermined
and carried out according to plans?
Nurses care for dying patients every day. Often, it is too
late for these patients to have this conversation with their
families and their loved ones struggle to make the right
decisions on their behalf. As patient advocates, we should
encourage these conversations to assure decisions are
made before end-of-life.
April 16, 2014 is National Healthcare Decisions Day.
Advance directives, including Living Wills and Powers
of Attorney, may seem very complicated, but the process
is outlined simply on the National Healthcare Decisions
Day’s website, http://www.nhdd.org/. This website explains
the simple processes, giving excellent resources to assist
along the way. The SC Hospital Association has a local
website for more information at www.scha.org/shareddecision-making.
I challenge you to have these difficult conversations
with your loved ones and your patients. Spread the word and these websites!
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President: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vicki Green
President-Elect:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connie Varn
Secretary:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stanley Harris
Treasurer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alice Wyatt
Commission Chair–
Public Policy/Legislation:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheryl Montgomery
Commission Chair–Professional
Advocacy and Development:. . . . . . . . . . . Selina Hun McKinney
Commission Chair–SCNA Chapters:. . . . . . . . . . . . Ellen Duncan
Director, Seat 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peggy Dulaney
Director, Seat 4: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heather Hyatt Dolan
APRN Chapter Chair
(BOD Ex-Officio):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ellen Riddle
Community/Public Health Chair
(BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Clark
Edisto Chapter Chair
(BOD Ex-Officio):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Prickett
Nurse Educator Chapter Chair
(BOD Ex-Officio):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Conner
Piedmont District Chapter Chair
(BOD Ex-Officio):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa Black
Psychiatric-Mental Health Chapter Chair
(BOD Ex-Officio):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Hodson
Women and Children’s Health Chapter
Chair (BOD Ex-Officio):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lois Hasan
SNA-SC Representative (Ex-Officio):. . . . . . . . . . Lauren Bailey
SCNF President (Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernie Daugherty
CEO and Lobbyist:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judith Curfman Thompson
Assistant to the Executive Director:. . . . . . . . . . . Rosie Robinson
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reflect views of the staff, board, or membership of SCNA or
those of the national or local associations.
South Carolina Nurse Copy Submission Guidelines:
All SCNA members are encouraged to submit material for
publication that is of interest to nurses. The South Carolina
Nurse also welcomes unsolicited manuscripts written by
members. Article submission is preferred in MS Word format
and may be up to 1000 words. When sending pictures, please
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CEO Report
South Carolina Nurse—April, May, June 2014—page 3
PAPIN is Here
for YOU
Judith Curfman Thompson, IOM
SCNA CEO and Lobbyist
This past week gave me two really great opportunities to sit
for several hours in the company of nurses, nurse educators,
and nurse executives and even persons who are just interested
in nursing and healthcare as issues of real importance to
the future practice of nurses was being discussed. It was
stimulating to say the least.
One of the issues that was raised was, “what do employers
want?” The answer was one that, while not totally unexpected,
was one that caused some noise in the room. The answer was
that the new graduates were not prepared in the way that is
needed by current employers and certainly not for employers
of the future as healthcare continues to change. For many in
the room none of this was “new news.” The problem is that
Judith Curfman
the answers for the future will require large and compelling
Thompson
changes, from education, from licensing, from employers and
most of all from nurses who will be employed in very new systems of healthcare delivery.
The challenges inherent in the sharing of information that took place are not the
least bit small or easy. Some might even say they mimic the Labors of Hercules as such
profound change may be called for by all levels of the profession. Well, we do know that
Hercules accomplished what he set out to do. So, if he could do what was required of
him, I am certain that nurses can do what will be called for to enable the proud and noble
profession of nursing to continue the work it has done while making the changes that will
be necessary to continue in the future…whatever the future may hold.
I was reminded of a wonderful stanza from a poem by Robert Frost entitled, “The
Road Not Taken:”
“I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence;
To roads diverged in a wood, and II took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.”
Indeed now is truly the time to take the roads formerly not taken and thereby change
the path of history for the profession of nursing.
ONWARD!
The SCNA Peer Assistance Program in Nursing
(PAPIN) offers weekly support groups for nurses who are in
recovery from addiction to drugs or alcohol. The groups are
free and offer peer support for dealing with addiction issues
and re-entry into practice.
PAPIN Meetings
City
Location
Day & Time
of Meeting
Florence
Doctors Bruce & Lee Library
509 Dargon Street Room 253 (second floor)
Wednesday 6pm
Columbia
SCNA 1821 Gadsen St.
Tuesday 5pm
Columbia
SCNA 1821 Gadsen St.
Thursday 5pm
Charleston
Charleston Center,
5 Charleston Center Dr., Conf. roomRoom 237B
Monday 5pm
Greenville
Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green
Place, Greenville, SC 29601
Monday 6pm
Myrtle Beach
Office of Dr. Brian Adler 1945 Glenns Bay Rd.
Thursday 7pm
Loris
Loris Extended Care Facility 3620 Stevens St.
Tuesday 7pm
Rock Hill
Grace Lutheran Church 426 Oakland Ave.
Room 106
Wednesday 6pm
Spartanburg
Spartanburg Public Library
151 S. Church St..
Monday 5:30pm
For details and contact information, go to www.scnurses.org and look for the PAPIN
page under Nursing Resources.
Chapters
South Carolina Nurses Foundation
Psych/Mental Health
Chapter
David Hodson, EdD, MS, APRN, BC
On the behalf of the chapter
I would like to inform the
members of upcoming events.
The chapter is currently in the
process of soliciting for members
who would be willing to serve as
candidates to fulfill upcoming
chapter vacancies. Presiding over
the nomination committee is Ms.
Sylvia Whiting and currently
serving on the committee as
Ms. Liz Brown. The committee
is charged with soliciting for
David Hodson
candidates for chapter chair and
2 member at large seats. All members of the chapter are
eligible and should you wish to be placed on the upcoming
ballet, please notify the committee members, and/or Rosie
Robinson, who will forward the information to them.
The following is a current structure of the chapter and the
transition of officers.
Even Year Officers to be Elected
Chair
Member At Large Seat 1
Member of Large Seat 2
Each term is for two years
Current Officers:
Chair – David Hodson
Vice Chair – Sylvia Whiting
Secretary/Treasurer – Julia Coons
Members at Large – Vanessa Thompson,
Selina Hunt McKinney
Additionally, the chapter is eager to promote and host
our summer CEU opportunity. With that in mind, we are
planning to host an educational event on Saturday June
21st Topic and speaker to be forth coming.
Until we meet again, as they say in St Thomas, “have a
good day”
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Board of Nursing or an
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Palmetto Gold Gala - 2014
April 12, 2014
Presented by the
Palmetto Gold Steering Committee
It is time for the 13th annual Palmetto Gold Nurse
Recognition and Scholarship Program Gala. The gala
is set for April 12, 2014 at the Columbia Metropolitan
Convention Center.
The Palmetto Gold Nurse Recognition and Scholarship
Program is under the auspices of the South Carolina
Nurses Foundation, a 501-C 3 organization whose mission
is to promote high standards of health care by insuring
the advancement of the nursing profession through
scholarships, grants, and programs of excellence. The
purpose of the Palmetto Gold program is to annually
salute 100 registered nurses that exemplify excellence
in nursing practice and commitment to the profession. A
secondary purpose is to provide scholarships to registered
nurse students ensuring an adequate supply of nurses for
the future.
Palmetto Gold originated in 2001 when a coalition
of nurse leaders from major nursing organizations
came together to plan a strategy for showcasing the
many contributions that nurse’s make to the health care
profession. The organizations include South Carolina
Nurses Foundation, South Carolina Nurses Associations,
South Carolina Organization of Nurse Leaders, South
Carolina League for Nursing, and Sigma Theta Tau
International.
The
Steering
Committee
received
excellent
nominations. The selection process is complete and 100
recipients of this prestigious award have been identified.
In addition to honoring the 2014 Palmetto Gold recipients,
the 2014 Palmetto Gold Scholarship recipients will be
featured and formally recognized.
Net proceeds generated from the gala evening are used
to provide nursing scholarships for students attending
South Carolina registered nurse education programs and to
build the Palmetto Gold Scholarship Fund. Palmetto Gold
advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available
for purchase for any business or individual interested. The
Steering Committee is grateful to the many employers and
benefactors that have contributed to the success of this
program for the past 12 years. The impact of the program
has been far-reaching as over $284,000 in scholarships
awarded to student nurses. If interested in supporting
advertising or sponsorship, please contact Susan Outen at
[email protected].
Please reserve April 12, 2014 on your calendar for
an exciting evening to celebrate nursing excellence. If
you have interest in ticket purchase, the registration
information will be available on the website www.
scpalmettogold.org.
Nurses Care Walk
The South Carolina Nurses Foundation (SCNF) held its
fifth annual Nurses Care Walk Nov. 2 at Riverfront Park
in Columbia and James Island County Park in Charleston.
The walks raised nearly $10,000 to support the SCNF’s
goal of promoting high standards of health care by
facilitating the advancement of nursing through rewards,
grants, and scholarship.
Nurses, nursing students and supporters of nursing
representing organizations, schools, or colleges of nursing
throughout the state participated in the event.
The SCNF recognized the following sponsors for
generous contributions: Virginia Ard, Berg’s Brigade,
Cheryl Bullard, Kelly Burgess, Andy & DeAnna Cox,
Alpha Xi Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International Honor
Society, Assessments Unlimited, Chick-Fil-A, Dunkin
Donuts, Bernice Daugherty, Blue Cross, Blue Shield of
SC, Delta Eta Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc., Food
Lion, Holisa Wharton, Hope Health, Kershaw Health,
Ann Lee, Lander University Foundation, Lowcountry
Oncology Nursing Society, McGregor and Company,
Midlands Gastroenterology Associates, OrangeburgCalhoun Technical College, Palmetto Early Beginnings,
Palmetto Health, Pat Macaruso, Mike Johnson, Mt.
Pleasant Pacemakers, MUSC Nurse Alliance, Pi Johnson,
Providence Hospital-Mended Hearts, Renatta Loquist,
Roper St. Francis Healthcare, SC Association of School
Nurses, SC Nurses Association, South University,
Trident Technical College Student Nurses Association,
University of South Carolina Educational Foundation,
and University of South Carolina College of Nursing. The
Lower Richland High School Health Services Occupations
of America Group was recognized for outstanding
volunteerism. Donations were received in honor or
memory of the following champions of the nursing
profession: Cathy Berg, Janet Bogart, Marissa Boggs, Kate
Chappell, Olivia Herman Cobb, Rick Courtney, Mary
Fields, Nancy Joy Galloway, Gloria Gray, Kelly Hays,
Courtney Hawkey, Pat Hick, Taylor Halterman, Debbie
Herman, Joy Pautz, Kathleen Roberson, Gloria Lindsay,
Betty Lonthorn, Stephanie Simmonds, Amanda Strenlow,
and Lisa Williams.
The event would not have been possible without the
participation of sponsorship of multiple individuals
nursing students, faculty, and supporters. For more
information regarding the annual Nurses Care Walk,
sponsorship, or to volunteer to serve on the 6th annual
Nurses Care Walk planning committee, please contact the
SCNF via www.scnursesfoundation.org.
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South Carolina Nurses Association
Resolution Passed
at SCNA Annual
Meeting
Resolution on Removing Barriers to Care
by Advanced Practice Nurses: Nurse Practitioners,
Certified Nurse Midwives, and Clinical Nurse
Specialists
Whereas: Advanced Practice Nurses are experts in patient
care management;
Whereas: Advanced Practice Nurses provide care across the
lifespan and delivery continuum;
Whereas:Advanced Practice Nurses are proven to
provide high quality, cost effective, ethical and
compassionate care with quality health outcomes;
Whereas: Advanced Practice Nurses provide a full range of
comprehensive health care services;
Whereas: Patients report a high level of satisfaction with
care from Advanced Practice Nurses; and
Whereas: Advanced Practice Nurses are nationally Board
Certified and licensed;
Whereas: The Institute of Medicine calls for the removal
of barriers and that Advanced Practice Nurses
should practice at the highest level, now,
therefore, be it
Resolved: Patients have access to Advanced Practice Nurses
in the health care delivery system and those
barriers to care be removed; and be it further
Resolved:
Advanced
Practice
Nurses
must
be
unencumbered from restrictive requirements
that restrain their practice and access to care for
patients; and be it further
Resolved: Barriers to care delivered by Advanced Practice
Nurses be removed in statues, regulations, and
policies.
*This resolution is submitted by the SCNA
Legislative Team, October 11, 2013
Call for Resolutions
Any SCNA member may research, write and submit
resolutions for consideration by the 20141 SCNA Annual
Meeting. Resolutions should be submitted in form for
printing to the Reference Committee through SCNA at
1821 Gadsden St., Columbia, SC 29201. Resolutions are
due by May 1, 2014.
Guidelines for writing and submitting resolutions can
be downloaded from www.scnurses.org under “About
SCNA” on the “SCNA Annual Meeting” page.
Dues Deductibility for the
SC Nurses Association
Calendar Year 2013
Full
$268
Reduced Special
$134
$67.00
ANA Portion
SCNA Portion
$138
$130
$69
$65
SCNA Only
$180
ANA Only
$183
Total Dues:
Breakdown
$34.50
$32.50
Full Membership
• ANA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 22.14%
for a figure of $30.55 of your full ANA dues of $138.
• SCNA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 13.7%
for a figure of $17.81of your full SCNA dues of
$130.00.
• Therefore, a total of $48.36 is non-deductible of your
total dues payment of $268.
Reduced Membership
for a figure of $15.28 of your full ANA dues of $69.
for a figure of $8.91 of your full SCNA dues of $65.
total dues payment of $134.
Special Membership
for a figure of $7.64 of your full ANA dues of $34.50.
for a figure of $4.45 of your full SCNA dues of
$32.50.
total dues payment of $67.00.
SCNA Only Membership
• SCNA dues that are non-deductible is 13.7% for a
figure of $24.66 of your SCNA Only dues of $180.
ANA Only Membership
• ANA dues that are non-deductible is 22.14% for a
figure of $40.52 of your ANA Only dues of $183.
Please check with your accountant as to whether
in your individual case any of your SCNA dues fee is
deductible for business/professional expenses as this
varies widely.
This information is published each year in the South
Carolina Nurse or you can call 803-252-4781. Thank you
for your continued support of your profession through
your professional organization.
Call for 2014
Nominations
The SCNA Nominating Committee has Called for
Member Suggestions for the 2014 Election.
Nominations are due May 1st in 2014, members will
elect:
Full (SCNA/ANA) & SCNA Only Election
Commission Chair-SCNA Chapters
Director Seat 1
Director Seat 4
SCNA Nomination Committee (5 people)
Full (SCNA/ANA) Election
Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly (2
people – President and President-Elect)
Alternates for Representatives to the ANA Membership
Assembly
Current Board Members Eligible to run for office
other than the one they currently hold:
Ellen Duncan – Currently Commission Chair, SCNA
Chapters
Peggy Dulaney – Currently Director Seat 1
Heather Hyatt Dolan – Currently Director Seat 4
Alice Wyatt – Currently Treasurer
SCNA Chapters will also hold elections for:
Chair
Member At Large (2 people)
SCNA Chapter Ballot will be with the SCNA Ballots
for those SCNA members who are also signed up as
SCNA Chapter members. Nominations may be submitted
at the same time as nominations for SCNA officers. All
nominations are due to SCNA by May 1st 2014.
Note that both the nominator and nominee for the
SCNA 2014 elections must be SCNA members in good
standing. Call SCNA at 803-252-4781 if you would like
more information on any of these positions.
Go to www.scnurses.org to fill out a nomination
form. The link to the nomination form can be located
under “About SCNA” on the “SCNA Nomination and
Elections” page.
2014 Official Call for
Suggested SCNA
Bylaw Revisions
Please consider this the official call for any suggested
SCNA bylaw revisions for consideration at the 20141
SCNA Annual Meeting to take place this Fall. A full set
of current SCNA Bylaws can be obtained via the SCNA
web site at www.scnurses.org. All proposed revisions must
be submitted to SCNA by May 1, 2014. Please forward to:
SCNA-Bylaws Committee
1821 Gadsden Street
Columbia, SC 29201
FAX (803-779-3870)
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or Beaches. Easy access to theater, opera, symphony,
professional football, basketball, and baseball, NASCAR,
and Paramount Carowinds. Competitive salary, Excellent
work environment, 15 days vacation leave, 15 days sick
leave, 13 paid holidays, generous retirement options and
excellent health insurance plans. No on-call or week-ends.
To view Position Description and apply online,
go to www.jobs.sc.gov
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Member News
New and Returning SCNA/ANA Members
As of November 26, 2013 – February 24, 2014
Cynthia Anderson
Jordan Andrews
Virginia Ballentine
Gertrude Bassey
Ann Bivens
Treva Blanton
Sarah Brown
Karen Bryson
Deeana Burr
Staci Burrell
David Burton
Cynthia Campbell
Victoria Carpenter
Amber Carter
Charisse Cockfield
Ann Cox
Rebecca Crichton
Jacqueline Crowell
Andrea Currier
Teshieka Curtis
Meredith D’Agostino
Anna Dickens
Melanie Edwards
Shannon Falzone
Jessica Fields
Summerville, SC
Pamplico, SC
Summerville, SC
Easley, SC
Charleston, SC
Six Mile, SC
Rock Hill, SC
Greenville, SC
Columbia, SC
Clover, SC
Gilbert, SC
Greer, SC
Monetta, SC
Charleston, SC
Florence, SC
Johns Island, SC
Charleston, SC
Myrtle Beach, SC
Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC
Myrtle Beach, SC
Columbia, SC
Rock Hill, SC
Columbia, SC
Edna Frazier
Rock Hill, SC
Rachael George-Odutayo Florence, SC
Amy Goodson
Anderson, SC
Mariola Gorska
Mauldin, SC
Ana Gosnell
Irmo, SC
Jennifer Green-Bazzle Bluffton, SC
Suzanne Hansen
Goose Creek, SC
Keera Harasimowicz Chapin, SC
Kristen Hawkins
Anderson, SC
Christopher Henderson Woodruff, SC
Eve Hewitt
Mount Pleasant, SC
Maureen Hickey
Gilbert, SC
Theresa Hillary
North Augusta, SC
Melissa Hixenbaugh Myrtle Beach, SC
Lynda Houston
St Helena Is, SC
Linda Hulbert
Myrtle Beach, SC
Tamiko Jackson
Longs, SC
Donna Jacobs
Orangeburg, SC
Stephanie James
Lexington, SC
Lindsey Jernigan
Little River, SC
Jessica Johnson Pleasant, SC
Bonne Johnson
Taylors, SC
Michelle Knight
Columbia, SC
Katie Kundinger
Mount Pleasant, SC
Rhonda Kuykendall Summerville, SC
Andrew Lane
Amanda Langford
Michelle Ledford
Christopher Lemon
Donna Levitt
Laura Lowe
Debra Lynch
Paulette Macdougall
Gayenell Magwood
Kimberly Manley
Cheri Mcelwee
Valencia Mcilwain
Leslie Mclamb
Lisa Mclaurin
Allison Moore
Kelly Nagel
Vincent Pair
Melissa Pare
Debra Parks
Amy Patheja
Adrain Patterson
Natali Patterson
Martha Pavelek
Lesley Rathbun
Monica Riley
Lexington, SC
Fort Mill, SC
Simpsonville, SC
Boiling Springs, SC
Aiken, SC
Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach, SC
Collinsville, IL
North Charleston, SC
Williamston, SC
Charleston, SC
Lexington, SC
Little River, SC
Little Mountain, SC
Columbia, SC
Mount Pleasant, SC
Simpsonville, SC
Garden City, SC
Easley, SC
Aiken, SC
Anderson, SC
Columbia, SC
Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC
Hilton Head Island, SC
Janet Risley
Mahalia Rodiguez
Celeste Romp
Alissa Samoya
Eva Schlachter
Beth Schultz
Stacey Shaw
Pamela Smith
Sharon Smith
Pamela Stogner
Catherine Sutton
Michelle Taylor-Smith
Dakota Thomas
Robin Traufler
Tonya Wagner
Shirlene WashingtonMack
Billie White
Rebecca White
Calperta Williams
Eugene Woodall
Cindy Woods
Theresa Worten
Lorryn Yager
Myrtle Beach, SC
North Charleston, SC
Simpsonville, SC
Greer, SC
Trenton, SC
Anderson, SC
Longs, SC
Greenville, SC
N Charleston, SC
Isle Of Palms, SC
Spartanburg, SC
Greenville, SC
Pawleys Island, SC
Columbia, SC
Moncks Corner, SC
Ladson, SC
Anderson, SC
Goose Creek, SC
Florence, SC
Charleston, SC
Goose Creek, SC
Huger, SC
Daniel Island, SC
Members We Shall Miss
If your name appears on this list and
you think it is error, please call the
SCNA office at 803-252-4781.
November 26, 2013 –
February 24, 2014
Racheal Ahring
Darlene Amendolair
Veronica Anderson
Patricia Archibald
Jennifer Askins
Catherine Beatty
Beverly Belser
Vickie Blackburn
Edith Bostic
Christal Branyon
Laura Brenzel
Elizabeth Brown
Yolanda Charles
Charleston, SC
Belton, SC
Harleyville, SC
Gaffney, SC
Lexington, SC
Lexington, SC
Columbia, SC
Catawba, SC
Conway, SC
Anderson, SC
Louisville, KY
Charleston, SC
Columbia, SC
Margaret Conte
Elena Cook
Harriet Cooney
Janet Craig
Heather Craven
Donna Crider
Mary Davis
N. Susan Dickerson
Sandra Dubose
Barbara Edlund
Samantha Esparza
Mildred Evans
Christy Evans
Vera Fields
Sharon Files
Angela Fontana
Gail Ford
Teneane Foster
Tina General
David George
Linda Grant
MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE
CLINICAL NURSING INSTRUCTORS
Clinical instructors needed for the Associate
Degree and Practical Nursing Programs. Parttime weekday positions are either 9 hours/week
or 18 hours/week for one semester.
QUALIFICATIONS: Baccalaureate Degree in
Nursing; Master’s Degree preferred. Two years of
recent clinical experience required in Med/Surg,
OB, or Pediatrics. Must have South Carolina
Registered Nurse license. Teaching experience
preferred. For more information, contact
Kimberly Cochran at (803) 822-3334.
Interested persons meeting the qualifications
should submit resume and transcripts stating
Social Security Number to: Kimberly Cochran,
Nursing, Midlands Technical College, PO Box
2408, Columbia, SC 29202.
AA/EOE/ADA
Sumter, SC
Summerville, SC
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Greenville, SC
Charleston, SC
Orangeburg, SC
West Columbia, SC
Mount Pleasant, SC
North Augusta, SC
Charleston, SC
Batesburg, SC
Columbia, SC
Johnsonville, SC
Green Pond, SC
Walterboro, SC
Columbia, SC
Sumter, SC
Bamberg, SC
Sumter, SC
Greenville, SC
Rock Hill, SC
Emily Guderian
Cynthia Harris
Catherine Horne
Heather Hyatt Dolan
Lori Jackson
Chris Kindt
Mae Kiser
Trina Long
Mary Lumadue
Sheryl Mason
Paula McNelis
Rebecca Meek
Kelly Mollison
Justin Morris
Shannon Mozingo
Reba Mueller
Kay Lynn Olmsted
Mary Patten
Dawn Pender
Crystal Pridmore
Ann Rexrode
Greenville, SC
Spartanburg, SC
Columbia, SC
Daniel Island, SC
Myrtle Beach, SC
Charleston, SC
Round O, SC
North Little Rock, AR
Taylors, SC
Santee, SC
Myrtle Beach, SC
Spartanburg, SC
Mount Pleasant, SC
Alcolu, SC
Sachse, TX
Charleston, SC
Salem, SC
Seneca, SC
Winnsboro, SC
Etowah, NC
Ninety Six, SC
Victor Rogers
Natalie Ruckman
Heather Ruff
Krystal Singleton
Denise Strasser
Victoria Talbot
Richard Thornell
Sparkle Toland
Cathryn Truitt
Sherri Tuten
Doris Vorlick
Lynn Wallace
Candace Waters
Jillene Wentworth
Kimberly White
Vanitra Williams
Kennetha Wilson
Sharon Wise
Juliet Wood
Christy Woody
Jennifer Wright
Hilton Head Island, SC
Myrtle Beach, SC
Lexington, SC
West Columbia, SC
Simpsonville, SC
Charlotte, NC
APO, AE
Enoree, SC
Williston, SC
Round O, SC
Easley, SC
Ehrhardt, SC
Garden City, SC
Bridgton, ME
Florence, SC
Columbia, SC
Blythewood, SC
Blackville, SC
Myrtle Beach, SC
Longs, SC
Fairhope, AL
April-September 2014 SCNA Calendar
April 15, 2014
List of Nominations Due from SCNA Board and Chapter Chairs
May 1, 2014
May 1, 2014
May 16, 2014
May 16, 2014
May 16, 2014
May 17, 2014
May 20, 2014
May 20, 2014
May 21, 2014
Bylaws Proposals Due
Proposal Resolutions due to SCNA
12:00pm-1:00pm Conference Call CHAPTER CHAIRS MEETING
4:00pm Conference Call SCNA BOARD MEETING
Final Ticket Due to SCNA Board of Directors
10:00AM APRN CHAPTER MEETINGS
Consent to Serve / Bio Form / Picture due for the July SC Nurses
July-September 2014 Issue SC Nurse Materials Due
for programs July 4th or later CE APPROVER COMMITTEE SUBMISSION
DEADLINE DATE
July 1, 2014
Date of eligible membership to vote in election
August 15, 2014
August 15, 2014
August 16, 2014
August 20, 2014
12:00pm-1:00pm CHAPTER CHAIRS MEETING
1:00pm-4:00pm SCNA BOARD MEETING
10:00AM APRN CHAPTER MEETINGS
for programs October 3rd or later CE APPROVER COMMITTEE SUBMISSION
DEADLINE DATE
For a full calendar see www.scnurses.org
www.scnurses.org
Member News
Members in the News!
Congratulations to Brian Conner, of Mount
Pleasant, for being published once again in the
American Nurse Today in the January 2014
issue. We look forward to three more articles
coming out later this year.
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MEMBER GET A MEMBER
REWARDS!
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WANTED: Members of SCNA who will recruit new members to SCNA
REWARD: A check for $25.00 for each Full SCNA/ANA member OR
SCNA Only member. Not valid for any reduced price memberships
Brian Conner
SCNA would like to thank Louise Waszak, of Summerville, for her
contribution as a member of the ANA Reference Committee.
HOW TO COLLECT YOUR REWARDS: Be sure that your new recruit
knows to join on line and to put your name in the “referred by” section of
the application. It couldn’t be easier!
HOW MANY REWARDS MAY A MEMBER COLLECT: There is NO
repeat NO limit to the number of reward checks of $25.00 that current
members can earn. Start today and enjoy your rewards!
New SCNA-Only
Members
As of November 26, 2013 -February 24, 2014
Cynthia Anderson
Grant Cluxton
Jacqueline Felder
Gregory Hobbs
Olin Hutto
Martha Pavelek
Tara Smalls
Summerville, SC
Piedmont, SC
Hopkins, SC
Walhalla, SC
Batesburg, SC
Charleston, SC
Orangeburg, SC
Members Since January 1, 2014
Who Have Participated in the
“Member Get A Member” Program
• Dawn Henderson
Keep up the great work!
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Members
Directions on How to Log in to the SCNA Website
Step One
Log in by typing your username and password in to
the Sign In. There are two places on the websites where
you can do this.
Step Two
Here is where you will find all of your sessions.
In order to get access to your profile you will need to
click on the “home” button at the top left hand side of
the website.
At the top of the website.
Then you will see that the log in section has changed to
“My Profile”
On the right hand side below the rotating banner
To see all your session listed out on one page with
details and to get your grand total click on “print
transcript”
From here you can access several areas of your profile.
Once you login you will see this page
Step Three
Manage Profile to Find CNE Credits
Click on the Professional Development
Nursing Instructor
You can edit your information from this page if you
would like.
Come join a team of dedicated professionals who focus
on quality care and have a passion to serve others.
Provide classroom instruction for students, academic advising,
develop and implement retention activities. Doctorate or Master’s
degree in Nursing and current unencumbered SC nursing license
required. Minimum 2 years nursing experience in obstetric and
pediatric nursing preferred; clinical experience in an emergency
room or special care unit desirable. Salary is competitive and determined by evaluating
qualifications. Excellent benefits program that includes: employer provided health, dental
and life insurance; paid holidays; sick leave; and state retirement. Copy of transcripts
and college application required when applying. Position is available May 19, 2014.
Persons interested in this opportunity should apply online at www.jobs.sc.gov. Please
complete the State application to include current and previous work history and
education. A resume’ may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history
and education sections of the application. Please submit copies of all College transcripts
with your application and resume’. Human Resources Office, Florence-Darlington
Technical College, P.O. Box 100548, Florence, SC 29502-0548. EOE/AA
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To search and apply for opportunities at Coastal Carolina Hospital visit
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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.
JOIN THE SCNA LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT TEAMS
TODAY!
CEAC Update
For 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 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!
SCNA is hoping that all members will be in touch with
the office by email: [email protected] to share with
us you HOME email address. We are most interested
in having this address instead of your “work” address
in order to be certain to protect you and the flow of
information to you. We are aware that many of our
members are employed in organizations that would prefer
that their employees do not use valuable work time for
personal business, so having your home address will be a
great idea for both you and SCNA. THANK YOU!
The SCNA Board of Directors reviews each aspect of
the organization every two years to be sure that we are
as up to date as possible with opportunities for SCNA
members to participate in the life of the organization.
Recently it was time to review the work of the
Legislative Committee. During the review, it was decided
to make the following adjustments to the legislative
activities of SCNA:
1. Each Chapter will be responsible for providing a
member to serve on the Legislative Committee
• Online or two Saturdays per month
• Finish in three semesters
• Students admitted in Fall and Spring semesters
Email:
Call 843.839.1102 or 843.839.1117
pbohanna@coastal or [email protected]
ATTENTION - SOUTH CAROLINA PN’S!
PREPARE TO BECOME
A REGISTERED NURSE
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 • Atlanta, GA 30326
Tel: 404.975.5000 • Fax: 404.975.5020
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: ________________________________
Credit Card Number: ____________________________
Expiration Date: ___________
Credit Card CVV Security Number: _______________
Authorized Signature: ___________________________
Contributions of: ____ $50.00 ____ $100.00____$500.00
___________ Other Amount
Mail form and payment to
SCNA 1821 Gadsden Street, Columbia, SC 29201
2.These Chapter Representatives will assist in
sharing information with their chapters.
3. There is also a new 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. All we need
is your HOME email address, Sent to Rosie@
scnurses.org, 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.
JOIN THE SCNA LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT TEAMS
TODAY!
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We are a prominent innovator and leader in the integration of education, research, and practice to advance the profession of nursing, health
care delivery, and policy. If you are interested in joining our dynamic
and supportive team, we invite you to consider the exciting employment
opportunities at the University of South Carolina College of Nursing.
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The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or
employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual
orientation, or veteran status.
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News You Can Use
Scholarship Thank You’s
Protect your Nursing License
A Short List of Actions to Take!
Judith Curfman Thompson, IOM
CEO, SCNA
With thanks to Tracy L. Singh, RN, JD of the Nevada Nurses Association
for the inspiration for this article
1. Malpractice Insurance. No matter what an employer tells you about “covering”
you with “their” malpractice Insurance, please remember that the most important
word in that coverage is that it belongs to THEM, not to YOU! Having a personal
malpractice insurance policy is important. Look carefully at all products that are
offered and be very sure that the product that you purchase contains language that
includes coverage for complaints made against you with the Board of Nursing.
SCNA has endorsed the Mercer Consumer company (formerly Marsh) and they
may be reached at: www.proliability.com or http://www.personal-plans.com/
product/mercer/.
2. Keep the State Board of Nursing updated on your address. Be sure to let
every State Board of Nursing through which you have a license know if you
have recently moved. This is not just a “good thing to do” it is the law in most
jurisdictions. A complaint can be filed for any reason at any time against a nurse.
State Boards must investigate each complaint filed. As nurses, you will be notified
of any complaint filed. If the address is not current, you may not receive the copy
of the complaint. That is not the State Board’s problem, it is yours. Even though
you may not have received a copy of the complaint, it has been duly issued and
the State Board is then within its powers to take action on the license. Notifying
the State Nurses Association, SCNA, is NOT the same as notifying the Board of
Nursing in each state where you have a license. Action can take place against a
license by default, if the address is not current.
3. Is your listing in NURSYS.com correct? It is s good time to verify your listing
in the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, NCSBON, NURSYS.com
listings. While the NCSBON hosts the NURSYS.com web site, they DO NOT
guaranteed its accuracy. Review the information on the site. If there are mistakes,
notify the State Board of Nursing where you hold licenses. Only a State Board of
Nursing can correct an erroneous posting. A good time to do this is before you
receive your next license.
4. Renew your South Carolina nursing license on time. April 30, 2014 is the
deadline for this two year cycle. Practice without being licensed is against the law.
Forgetting to renew is not an excuse.
You worked hard for the license(s) that you have obtained. Guard and protect them in
every way that you can.
South Carolina Faith Community Nurses Association
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-c3 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 2014
Chair: Renatta Loquist, MN, RN, FAAN
Chair Elect: Erica Belton, RN
Secretary: Jerdone Davis, RN, PhD
Treasurer: Parker Sparrow, RN
Immediate Past President: Jenny Holmes, MSN, RN
SCFCNA Meeting Dates for 2014
January 14, 2014
April 8, 2014
July 8, 2014
October 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 Plan
The 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:
• Make physical activity an integral and routine
part of life
• Create healthy food and beverage environments
• Increase the initiation, duration and exclusivity
of breastfeeding
• Transform messages about physical activity and
nutrition
More information will be provided in future
publications and our website on specific ways faith
communities will participate in implementation of the
Strategic Plan.
SAVE 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 Events
September 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 [email protected]. We appreciate
your assistance in helping us develop this database.
SCFCNA Announces Our Palmetto Gold Award
Recipient
The 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.
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Official Information
MISSION OF THE BOARD OF NURSING
The mission of the State Board of Nursing for South
Carolina is the protection of public health, safety, and
welfare by assuring safe and competent practice of
nursing.
This mission is accomplished by assuring safe initial
practice as well as continuing competency in the practice
of nursing and by promoting nursing excellence in the
areas of education and practice. The Board licenses
qualified individuals as licensed practical nurses,
registered nurses or advanced practice registered
nurses. Complaints against nurses are investigated and
disciplinary action taken when necessary. Schools of
nursing are surveyed and approved to ensure quality
education for future nurses.
Committee Members Needed
Nomination 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 of Nursing with long-range planning for
nursing and facilitates collaboration between education
and practice. The 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 AdministrationMental 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.
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If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the
ACON, please 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
committee appointed by the Board, established to review
current advanced registered nursing (APRN) and to
advise the Board and nursing community on the safe and
competent practice of APRNs. The APC meets quarterly
on the first Friday in February, May, August and November
of each year. There currently is a position open for a 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.
APC, please submit a completed nomination form along
12367, Columbia, SC 29211.
Nursing Practice and Standards Committee
The Nursing Practice and Standards Committee
(NPSC) assists the Board of Nursing on issues affecting
nursing practice in our 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, 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.
NPSC, please submit a completed nomination form along
12367, Columbia, SC 29211.
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO RENEW!
The deadline to renew your license is April 30, 2014.
Below are some frequently asked questions to help you
with the renewal process.
RENEWAL FAQs
Q: I haven’t received my renewal notice, what do I do?
As a courtesy, renewal notices are sent out in January
to the last address on file with the Board of Nursing*. The
law does not require the Board to send renewal notices
and many courtesy notices are returned by the postal
service each renewal cycle.
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You may renew online using your same User ID and
Password as you did during the last renewal. If you do not
remember or do not have your User ID/ Password, you
may still renew. Please go to https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/
OnlineRenewals/ and click on “Alternative Login I do not
know my User ID/ Password” and complete the required
security questions.
*Note: Section 40-33-38(C) of the South Carolina
Nurse Practice Act requires that all licensees notify the
Board in writing within 15 days of any address change.
Q: What are my options to document competency to
renew my license?
There are four options available in the Nurse Practice
Act to document continued competency for renewal;
however, not all options may be available for each
nurse or in every employment/ practice setting. Prior
to choosing a continued competency option, it is wise
to verify that documentation of the option is available
for you. Prior to renewing your nursing license in 2014,
one of these competency options must be completed
and documented between May 1, 2012, and April 30,
2014. The competency requirement for licensure can be
found in Section 40-33-40 of the Nurse Practice Act Chapter 33 under Laws/Policies as well as on the home
page of the Board’s website. Further explanation of the
competency options can be found in the Competency
Requirement Criteria also located on the Board of Nursing
website home page. This document includes lists of
accepted continuing education approvers/ providers,
certifying bodies and explanation of the completion of an
academic program of study.
1) Completion of 30 contact hours from a continuing
education provider recognized by the Board. In
2005, a decision was made to accept completion of
academic courses with a NUR (or NSG, Nursing, etc.)
prefix for this option as long as a minimum grade of C
is attained in an undergraduate course and a grade of
B is attained in a graduate course. (Note: one semester
hour =15 contact hours / 1 academic quarter hour =
12.5 contact hours); OR
2)Maintenance of certification or re-certification
by a national certifying body recognized by the
Board; OR
3)Completion of an academic program of study in
nursing or a related field recognized by the Board;
OR
4)Verification of competency and number of hours
practiced as evidenced by employer certification
on a form approved by the Board. Please verify
with your employer that he/she can/will sign this
form before choosing this option as your continued
competency demonstration. There are no set number
of hours you must practice nursing to use this option;
however, you must practice enough hours that your
employer can/ will sign the Employer Certification
form. If your employer is unable to sign this form, you
must choose one of the other options. This Employer
Certification form is available on the Board of Nursing
website homepage.
You are not required to send competency
documentation to the Board with your renewal. The
Board conducts random continued competency audits
throughout the year. Nurses chosen for audit will be sent
a letter requesting submission of continued competency
documentation within five business days of the request
pursuant to §40-33-40(D) of the Nurse Practice Act.
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. - 5
p.m. - Monday through Friday, except for designated state
holidays.
LLR Continued on page 13
www.scnurses.org
South Carolina Board of Nursing Official Information
LLR Continued from page 12
Q. How many hours do I have to work to renew my
license?
Section 40-33-40 of the Nurse Practice Act provides
four options for documenting continued competency
which include: (1) completion of 30 contact hours from
a Board-recognized continuing education provider; (2)
maintenance of certification/re-certification by a Boardrecognized national certifying body; (3) completion of a
Board-recognized academic program of study in nursing
or a related field; or (4) verification of competency and the
number of hours practiced, as evidenced by employer
certification on a Board-approved form. Nurses need
to be sure that their employer can, by their policies,
complete and sign the Board-required form required to
document practice hours prior to choosing this option or
renewing their license.
If you are going to choose option #4 above, there are
no set number of hours required, however, it must be
enough practice hours that your employer can/will verify
your competency.
Prior to renewing your nursing license in 2014, one of
the above four competency options must be completed
and documented between May 1, 2012 and April 30,
2014. The competency requirement for licensure can
be found in Section 40-33-40 of the Nurse Practice Act
under Laws/Policies or on the Competency Requirement
for Licensure. This document as well as the Competency
Requirement Criteria can be found on the Board of
Nursing website homepage.
Q: Is Company XYZ accepted for the continuing
education option?
The Board does not approve individual continuing
education courses. The Board accepts courses that are
approved by organizations listed in the Competency
Requirement Criteria (please refer to Section I of this
document). The competency requirement can be found in
§40-33-40 of the Nurse Practice Act under Laws/Policies
or on the Competency Requirement for Licensure. This
document as well as the Competency Requirement
Criteria can be on the Board of Nursing website.
Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CEU AND
CONTACT HOURS?
Continuing education hours, continuing education
units, and contact hours are all methods of measuring
education hours. Below is the breakdown from the
American Nurse Credentialing Center. Remember that
continuing education hours must be approved by or
provided by an organization on the Board’s Competency
Requirement Criteria (Section I) to be used for licensure/
renewal. Continuing education is just one of the four
options available to you to document competency.
1 contact hour = 60 minutes
1 CME = 60 minutes or 1.0 contact hours
1 contact hour = 0.1 CEU
1 CEU = 10 contact hours
Q: For my continuing education option for renewal,
can I count my XYZ Course taken at my hospital or
CPR, ACLS or PALS?
In-service education programs may be accepted
if they are approved by/ provided by one of the
organizations on the Competency Requirement Criteria
(Section I) and if certificates documenting requirements
are provided. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) courses may be
accepted if successfully completed and documented
during the licensure period (May 1, 2012 – April 30, 2014
and prior to renewing your license) and an attendance
certificate or certification card is issued listing contact
hours for the course. In order to count any continuing education course
for demonstration of continued nursing competency for
renewal, you must have documentation that includes: 1)
Name of licensee, 2) Title of educational activity, 3) Date
of activity, 4) Approving provider/ organization name
(must be listed on the Competency Requirement Criteria),
provider number and address, and 5) Number of contact
hours awarded for the course. To provide this required
information for courses such as ACLS or PALS, you may
need a copy of your certification card and a copy of the
course program/ agenda that provides information on the
approving provider/ organization and number of hours
awarded.
If you are unable to obtain documentation including
the requirements shown above, the course would not
be accepted as demonstration of continued nursing
competency for renewal. It is each individual nurse’s
responsibility to document their continuing education
or any other continued competency option chosen for
renewal of their nursing license prior to actually renewing
the license.
The following courses will not be accepted to meet
continuing education contact hour requirements:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support
(BLS), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) courses,
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) courses, Certified
Medical Assistant (CMA) courses, Operating Room
Technician courses, on-the-job training, orientation and
institution specific courses.
The competency requirement for licensure can be
found in Section 40-33-40 of the Nurse Practice Act
under Laws/Policies or on the Competency Requirement
for Licensure available on the Board of Nursing website.
Further explanation of the options can be found in the
Competency Requirement Criteria also located on the
Board of Nursing website.
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 gain 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 our 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.
Q: Where can I find the Board-Approved Employer
Certification form?
The Employer Certification form approved by the
Board for renewals can be found on the Board of Nursing
website at www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/nursing. It is also
available under Applications/Forms on this website.
Nurses need to be sure that their employer can, by their
policies, complete and sign the Board-required form
required to document practice hours prior to choosing
this option or renewing their license.
Q: Will my debit card work if I do not have a credit
card?
If your debit card has the Visa/MasterCard logo on
it, it will also work with our system. You may also use an
electronic check.
Q: I’m nervous about using my credit card online.
How secure is your site?
Our agency utilizes state-of-the-art security systems to
protect our nurses’ information.
Q: I need some information about “inactive status.”
If you are considering placing your South Carolina
nursing license in an inactive status before it expires on
April 30, 2104, please keep the following in mind.
• You must complete the Request for Inactive
Status form found on the Board’s website under
Applications/Forms and submit it along with a $15
check or money order before your license lapses
at midnight on Monday, April 30th. If you do not
renew, your license will be placed in a lapsed
status on May 1st.
• You cannot practice nursing in the State of South
Carolina on an inactive license. This includes
volunteer nursing.
• When you place your license on inactive status,
your Multi-state (Compact) status is also inactive.
• You can change your mind at any time and
reactivate your license, but you will need to meet
the continued competency requirements at that
time. The requirements to reactivate are based on
the amount of time your license is inactive.
• If you do not practice for five years or more, the
requirement for reactivating your license is retaking
the licensure examination or taking a refresher
course.
You may want to consider keeping your nursing license
active. Remember, to keep your license in an active status
in South Carolina, you only have to complete one of the
following continued competency requirements during the
licensure period:
1) completion of 30 contact hours from a continuing
education provider recognized by the Board; or
2) maintenance of certification or re-certification by a
national certifying body recognized by the Board;
or
3) completion of an academic program of study in
nursing or a related field recognized by the Board;
or
4) verification of competency and the number
of hours practiced as evidenced by employer
certification on a form approved by the Board.
More
information
on
continued
competency
requirements for renewal can be found in the Competency
Requirement for Licensure and Competency Requirement
Criteria, which are both located under Licensure on the
Board’s website – www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/nursing/
Q: What are my options to document competency to
renew my APRN license?
An APRN is required to hold a current specialty
certification
by
a
Board-approved
credentialing
organization for his/ her area of nursing practice to renew
his/ her APRN license.
You may check the status of your certification by going
to Licensee Lookup on the Board’s website. Certification
renewals/ updates should be provided to the Board in an
ongoing manner.
Q: What do I need to do to renew my APRN
prescriptive authority?
Renewal Requirements
1.For renewal of prescriptive authority, twenty
(20) contact hours of continuing education in
pharmacotherapeutics related to the NPs, CNMs,
or CNSs certification specialty must be obtained
every two (2) years and documented upon Board
request. For an NP, CNM, or CNS with controlled
substance prescriptive authority, two (2) of the
twenty (20) hours must be related to prescribing
controlled substances. Prior to renewing your
prescriptive authority in 2014, this continuing
education must be completed and documented
between May 1, 2012 and April 30, 2014.
2. The Board randomly audits renewal applications
and, if requested, documentation of education in
pharmacotherapeutics must be provided within
the time specified in the request. Failure to timely
comply will result in suspension of prescriptive
authority and possible disciplinary action.
Educational Requirements
1. Contact hours may be obtained through courses
taught in an approved program of study or through
approved continuing education offerings.
2.For renewal applications, a maximum of fifteen
percent (15%), or three (3) hours, may be obtained
through approved alternative, natural, herbal or
complementary pharmacotherapeutics education.
3. Renewal applicants selected for audit must provide
the following evidence of pharmacotherapeutics
education, as applicable:
a. Documentation of attendance either by official
transcript or copies of certificates of continuing
education attendance. Official transcripts must
be sent directly from the educational institution
to the Board of Nursing.
b.
Documentation
of
continuing
education
approval by an authorized or accredited
provider (i.e., national certifying organization,
college or university, state regulatory body,
national or state professional organization). It
is the responsibility of the NP, CNM, or CNS
to assure that the documentation includes the
number of hours received in any particular
session or course.
c.A description of course content which is
applicable to the APRN’s specialty area(s) of
practice.
HOW CAN I CHECK A LICENSE?
To 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.
HAVE YOU MOVED?
Section 40-33-38(C) of the South Carolina Code of
Laws (Nurse Practice Act) requires that all licensees notify
the Board in writing within 15 days of any address change.
So you do not miss important time-sensitive information
from the Board, such as your courtesy renewal notice,
audit notice or other important licensure information,
be sure to notify the Board immediately whenever you
change your address. Failure to notify the Board of an
address change may result in discipline. 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.
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BOUNCED CHECKS MEANS NON-PAYMENT OF FEES
When submitting any fees to the Board of Nursing,
be certain there are sufficient funds in your account to
cover your payment (paper or electronic check or credit
card) and that the payment has cleared before closing
the account. Section 40-1-50(G) of the South Carolina
Code of Laws states that a license shall be suspended if
a fee payment is made by a check that is subsequently
returned by the financial institution unpaid and is not
made good within 10 days of official notification. This
suspension is exempt from the Administrative Procedures
Act. Unpaid checks constitute a non-payment of license
fees. Section 40-33-38(C) of the South Carolina Code
of Laws (Nurse Practice Act) requires that all licensees
notify the Board in writing within 15 days of any address
change. When a check is returned, replacement funds,
plus the returned check fee allowed by law, will be
charged.
Board Members
Samuel H. McNutt, RN, CRNA, MHSA,
Congressional District 5 - President
Carol A. Moody, RN, MAS, NEA-BC,
Congressional District 4 - Vice President
Amanda E. Baker, RN, MSN, MNA, CRNA,
Congressional District 2 - Secretary
Tara R. Hulsey, PhD, RN, CNE, Congressional District 1
W. Kay Swisher, RNC, MSN, Congressional District 3
Vacant, Congressional District 6
Karen R. Hazzard MSN, RN, NE-BC,
Congressional District 7
Anne Crook, PhD, Public Member
James E. Mallory, EdD, Public Member
Vacant, (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) 896-4550
Fax Line
General Email
Website
(803) 896-4515
[email protected]
www.llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing/
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.
Normal agency business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Offices are closed for holidays
designated by the state.
Board of Nursing Administration
Nancy G. Murphy, Administrator
[email protected]
Shannon Beaudry, Assistant to Administrator
[email protected]
Office of Investigations and Enforcement
Main 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-todate information.
Board of Nursing Meeting Calendar for 2014
Board and Committee meeting agendas are posted on
the Board’s website at least 24 hours prior to meeting.
Board of Nursing Meeting
Board of Nursing Meeting May 15-16, 2014
July 24-25, 2014
September 25-26, 2014
November 20-21, 2014
Advanced Practice Committee
May 2, 2014
August 1, 2014
November 7, 2014
Advisory Committee on Nursing
Advisory Committee on Nursing Advisory Committee on Nursing Advisory Committee on Nursing Advisory Committee on Nursing April 15, 2014
June 17, 2014
August 26, 2014
October 21, 2014
December 2, 2014
Nursing Practice & Standards Committee
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National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
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May 9, 2014
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O F F E R E D B Y T H E A M E R I C A N N U R S E S A S S O C I AT I O N
Dean of Nursing
Trident Technical College, a two-year Associate Degree granting institution, is seeking a
visionary leader to serve as dean of nursing for its multiple-entry, multiple-exit nursing program,
which boasts a student enrollment of 650 in-house nursing students, 1000 pre-nursing
students, and 41 faculty and staff. The College is seeking to fill the position for the Fall 2014
semester. This position reports to the vice president for academic affairs and is responsible for
on-going development of the nursing division, its resources, and future direction. Duties include,
but are not limited to, ensuring high quality instruction in an engaging learning environment,
preparing and administering the budget, developing innovative curricula, implementing personnel
policies, and promoting an over-all positive environment for faculty and students. The nursing
division is housed in the new Nursing and Science Building that opened January 2014. All
classrooms, simulation laboratories and the Nursing Resource Center are state-of-the-art.
COULD YOU MAKE THIS MISTAKE—
AND BE SUED?
We all make mistakes. But as a nurse, one mistake
can lead to disaster. Consider this real-life example.
A 48-year-old woman with sleep apnea had surgery
at a hospital for a detached retina. The surgery went well,
and the patient was admitted overnight for observation.
That evening, the nurse gave the patient Demerol for pain as
prescribed. When the patient vomited shortly thereafter, the
nurse assumed the medication had been expelled and gave
the patient another dose. Later, the patient complained of
inadequate pain control. The nurse alerted the physician, who
ordered another pain medication. By 1:15 a.m., the patient
coded. The team could not resuscitate her.
Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: This full-time 12-month position requires a
master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, a minimum of five years (5)
of progressive experience as a nurse educator in a nationally accredited RN nursing program; a
current SC RN licensure or the ability to obtain reciprocity.
The patient’s daughter filed a lawsuit. The case was
settled for more than $1 million, split evenly among
the nurse and two physicians.1
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:
• An understanding of and strong commitment to the mission of the
college.
• Student-centered and faculty-driven leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Innovation in nursing education.
• Ability to convey a collaborative, solutions-oriented style to help lead
change.
• A track record in maintaining national accreditation and good NCLEX
pass rates.
• Strong budget management skills.
• An understanding of the role of information technology in educating the
next generation of nurses.
• An ability to advocate effectively for the nursing division and profession
within the college and at the local, state, national and global levels.
Application: Please visit www.jobs.sc.gov to complete the on-line application; attach cover
letter, curriculum vitae, five professional references including names, titles, institutions or
companies, and contact information. Copies of unofficial transcripts must also be submitted.
This position is open until filled with preference given to applicants who apply by Friday,
April 18, 2014. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Selected candidates
will be interviewed during the month of May. #1443 (UD09/0001/019378, opened 3/9/14).
It’s because of cases like this that the American Nurses Association (ANA) offers the Nurses
Professional Liability Program. It protects nurses from the potentially devastating impact
of malpractice lawsuits.
Get the protection you need—without paying more than you need. To take advantage of special
rates for ANA members, visit proliability.com for an instant quote and to fill out an application.
MALPRACTICE INSURANCE OFFERED BY THE ANA
ANNUAL PREMIUM AS LOW AS $982
Protect yourself now! • Visit proliability.com or call 800-503-9230.
Source: Forum, May 2008
Please contact the program administrator for more information, or visit proliability.com
for a free quote.
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the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 200361120; www.aacn.nche.edu; telephone: 202.887.6791.
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