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1 VOL. 80 NO. 1 SEPTEMBER 2016 NURSES ASSOCIATION OF THE COUNTIES OF LONG ISLAND, INC., Professional Association serving Kings, Queens, and Nassau Counties for more than 95 Years Congratulations New Board Members NACLI 2016 ELECTION RESULTS ANNOUNCED Kimberly Velez RN Sarah Marshall Doreen Haughton, RN Lukmon Kalejaiye, RN President Director at Large Director at Large Director at Large Kecha Drysdale, RN Nominating Committee Jaimy John, RN Congratulations to Student Leadership Awardees Adelphi University SCHOOL AWARDEE Molloy College Karen Straker Adelphi University Karen Straker Samantha Bishop Sarah Marshall Molloy College Samantha Bishop Glennie Millard Janet Raman Medgar Evers College Ann Marie Saltibus NYIT Bruncelynn Lambert-Petit NYCCT Ilse Rodriquez LaGuardia Community College Peter Lovric York College Kim Pampersad Kingsborough Community College Iris Garcia LaGuardia Community College 12/22/15 Stephany Labarcesi Kingsborough NYCCT York College Medgar Evers College LaGuardia NYIT Iris Garcia Ilse Rodriquez Kim Pampersad Ann Marie Saltibus Peter Lovric Bruncelynn Lambert-Petit Sarah Marshall Sarah Marshall Sarah Marshall Sarah Marshall Sarah Marshall RN Sarah Marshall RN Deborah McMillan Coddington Stephany Labarcesi LaGuardia 12/22/15 1

2 President s Message Kimberly Velez RN, MSN Nurses Association of the Counties of Long Island, Inc. Professional Association serving Kings, Queens, & Nassau Counties for more than 95 Years Welcome back after a busy, blazing summer. Thank you for the re-election as President of NACLI, I am thrilled at the opportunity to serve you for another two years. My second Term s goals are: grow membership, continue Poster shows, mentoring, maintain visibility in the community and increase visibility on Social Media. Goals set for NACLI Mentoring Partner with Nursing Schools / Associations Education Workshops, articles, Poster shows Social Media Management of Facebook page (seeking volunteer to manage) Community Give back to community with collaboration at Wellness Fairs Nursing News will feature articles from our members. In this issue, we have reflections from students and articles from two recent awardees. Who will we feature next issue? Contact the editorial board of Jaimy John and myself. At the 2016 Annual Business meeting in June: Proposed bylaw changes were passed and revised bylaws in progress Members interest in participation in Walk/Run this Fall Shirley Gotheiner, Glennie, Executive Board Janet Raman-speaker Nominating Committee & Daphne Moore It was with profound sadness, NACLI learned of the passing of one of our active and longtime members, Dr. Irmatrude Grant, RN, MS, ME, on July 24, She will be fondly remembered for touching the lives of many at Kings County Hospital and the East New York Diagnostic & Treatment Center in Brooklyn, where Irmatrude practiced for 50+ years before retiring in Irmatrude Grant, RN was recognized for her extraordinary career by the dedication of the Pediatric division of E.N.Y. Diagnostic & Treatment Center in her honor, as well as the recipient of many awards. Remembered as a distinguished role model and mentor, Dr. Grant was the recipient of NACLI s Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice in Irmatrude advocated for nurses to be involved in organizations. In conclusion, I leave you with a quote I live by: The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. Walt Disney What an exciting time to be part of NACLI, our nurses association! Kimberly Velez RN 2

3 Students in the Spotlight -- Reflections of Wellness (Health) Fair 2015 On October 24th, 2015 I had a very pleasant experience collaborating with Kimberly Velez, MSN, RN, president of The Nurses Association of the Counties of Long Island, Inc. (NACLI). I attended their Annual Retired Military Health and Wellness Fair at the Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn Army base. Through this experience I was able to briefly assess veterans and provide educational materials for them to take home. This collaboration allowed me to continuously gain more hands on practical skills with the many retired attendees. The event hosted by NACLI was a success in my opinion as it accomplished its goal to serve the veteran community. Health fairs such as this one provide greater interaction with communities. Offering students, such as myself, real world experiences that build on our nursing knowledge through practice of tasks that are part of the nurses role. The role of a nurse as an educator and health care patient advocate is crucial. Such events allow us nurses to engage attendees with the purpose of providing health care information and reinforcement of the aspects of care. Providing preventative teaching ultimately fosters early identification and interventions that can help clients minimize risk for complications of health deterioration. I would definitely recommend to my many peers to take the opportunity to grow in their professional competencies through participation in events such as the one hosted by NACLI. Jennifer Rivas, L.P.N., C.E.T. On Saturday October 24th three students from LaGuardia Community College had the opportunity to give back to the men and women who have served our country with the United States Military. The Health care Day took place at the Fort Hamilton s US Military Base located in Brooklyn, NY. During this event Michelle Anderson, Jennifer Riva, and Andrea Girbo had the opportunity to join the President of NACLI Kim Velez and three other students who attend NYCCT in providing blood pressure screenings and health education to the retires. It was an honor to participate in this event and to be able to provide education to those who attended. In nursing school we always learned how important patient education is and in the hospital we provide patient teaching all the time, but this event allowed me to see that patient education is truly important in the health field not only in the hospital, but in our community as well. I was able to teach about what their blood pressure numbers meant, how diet and lifestyle choices can affect blood pressure, what to do if they or loved one is exhibiting signs and symptoms of elevated blood pressure or heart problems, and answer any other questions or clarify any misconceptions they may have had. Nurses play a key role in health promotion, with patient education being one of the most important aspects. Having this opportunity to give back to our veterans touched my heart and I was proud and honored to have this opportunity. I look forward to many more events where I can provide health information to my community. Sincerely, Michelle Anderson 3

4 NYS Care Act By Marilyn Klainberg, Ed.D., R.N. During the month of April 2016, the New York Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable (Care Act was passed by the New York State Senate. Upon request of the patient, this act will require hospitals to provide discharge and post care instructions to a designated caregiver, so that upon discharge the caregiver may provide the best care for the patient following discharge from the hospital. In the past the caregiver was often left out of this important time in the recovery, and received little or no instruction in the care of their patient upon discharge to home. The goal of this act is to educate and support the individuals who provide vital healthcare to patients following discharge from the hospital ( would create a team approach to deal with the challenges faced by the caregiver upon the patients discharge.the hospital and the caregiver would work together to develop a safe plan or care for the patient being discharge. The caregiver would be identified by the patient upon entry to the hospital and this information would appear in the patient s medical record. The designated caregiver would then be notified prior to the patients discharge so that hospital personnel could meet with the caregiver to discuss and create a plan of care at home. Additionally, the caregiver would be educated to perform tasks such as administering medication, wound dressings, operating medical equipment as needed when the patient returns home or the designated place of residence ( The goal of the CARE act is to ensure good care for the discharged patient and to help avoid readmission to the hospital. The notion of this plan is to help patients return safely to their own residences and to their community. Nurse Mentors: A Win-Win Proposal By Jean Lovelyne, MSN, RN-BC-PCCN, RN In an increasingly competitive world where healthcare organizations and institutions continue to struggle in order to maintain patient satisfaction and nurse retention, I believe that nurse mentors can play a pivotal role. This article will provide a brief exploration of the nurse mentor s role While the concept of mentoring itself possess some challenges, healthcare organizations reports increase in nurse retention, leadership and job satisfaction ( Wagner & Seymour, 2007). The word mentor originates from the Greek methodology Homer s odyssey with an elusive interpretation of a trusted advisor or wise individual. Gordon (2008) defines mentoring as a fundamental form of human development where one invests time, energy and personal know-how in assisting the growth of another person. Other definitions describe mentoring as a learning relationship between novice and an experience individual. The qualities of a good nurse mentor. Nurtures, supports, guides, challenges, empower their mentees to be mentors themselves. Caring responses accepts a person not only as he or she is now but as what he or she may 4

5 become or is becoming --- Nursing: The philosophy and science of caring. Jean Watson s philosophy and science of caring creates a framework for nurses can apply not only to patients but one another as well. A literature review by Wagner and Seymour (2007) postulates several key traits shared between the concept of mentoring and Watson s caring model: patience, trust, courage, honesty, commitment of time, compassion, confidence and effective communication skills. My mentor and I have remained in touch for over a decade. She empowered me to challenge myself as a young nurse. My mentor helped me to understand that nurses are powerful, play an essential role in our society and must not be limited by the four walls we see. The mentorship role can last a lifetime. I encourage educators, retired nurses; Chief Nursing Officers and experienced nurses who are passionate about helping another develop voluntary Nurse Mentors also need support from the profession that they have devoted their lives to. Healthcare organizations can start by developing mentorship program, provide educational and attractive incentives. NACLI Membership Application Membership Renewal time Annual Dues: $45 Retired (over age 65) $50 RN s $20 Generic Nsg Student Name Address City State Zip Phone # (W) (H) RN LIC # Employer Address City State Zip Position/Title Specialty For Students: School of Nursing Date of Graduation Referred by: Please mark the Committee you are interested in: Please mail completed Awards/Programs Bylaws Application / renewal & payment to: Editorial Advisory Finance NACLI Membership Public Policy rd Avenue Social Media Laurelton, NY Join Us & Save the Date!! 2016 Awards Dinner & Ceremony Roma View Catering Thursday, November 3, Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, New York, 11414, 6:00 pm 10:00 pm, 6:00 pm cocktail hour followed by dinner, awards, and raffles 5

6 Contact Us at NACLI rd Avenue Laurelton, NY PHONE: (516) Best Response new Check us out!!! Website Officers Kimberly Velez, RN, President Deborah McMillan Coddington, RN Vice-President Glennie Millard, RN Secretary vacant, (Lukmon assumes duties) Treasurer Board of Directors Doreen Haughton, RN Lukmon Kalejaiye, RN Gloria Qualles, RN Sarah Marshall, RN Calendar for 2016 September Newsletter with Election results October Health Fair Legislative Nite November Awards Dinner Spring Prep for 2017 Poster show Check the website for more details Suggestions for future events us at: New HELPFUL TIPS CORNER New competencies for CNO System CNE White Paper: The Effective System Nurse Executive in Contemporary Health Systems: Emerging Competencies by American Organization of Nurse Executives. (2016) The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) have added new competences for the Chief Nurse Executives to decrease cost, however, continue to deliver quality patient care. The newly added competencies are: 1. Support health care system s ongoing transition from acute care to continuum of care 2. Participate in interdisciplinary team approach through shared leadership 3. Enlarge the role of the (APRN) in relation to the integration and synthesis of clinical services American Organization of Nurse Executives. (2016). System CNE white paper: The effective system nurse executive in contemporary health systems: emerging competencies. Chicago, IL: American Organization of Nurse Executives. Retrieved from 6