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1 The Official Publication of Advocating for Nursing Practice Since 1921 Inside Quarterly publication direct mailed to more than 25,000 Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in New Mexico. Provided to New Mexico s Nursing Community by the New Mexico Nurses Association (505) Volume 60 Number 2 April, May, June 2015 Help for Prospective and New Nursing Graduates Nursing Faculty and Student Nurses Day at the NM Capitol Page 6 Capitol Challenge 2015: Nurses Day at the NM Capitol Page 7 Index New Mexico Health Care Transition Task Force: Addressing Policy and Health Services Needs of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs in the State...3 New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) Nursing Faculty and Student Nurses Day at the NM Capitol....6 Capitol Challenge 2015: Nurses Day at the NM Capitol....7 Legislative ANA News Save the Date...14 Membership Application current resident or Presort Standard US Postage PAID Permit #14 Princeton, MN Edward Chacon BSN Chair of the NMNA New Graduate Advisory Committee Are you an upcoming or recent graduate nurse? Have questions beyond writing résumés? Do you have recent experiences getting into the workforce you d like to share? If you answered yes to any of the above, there may be help available to you. The New Mexico Nurses Association recently established the New Graduate Nurse Advisory Committee, designed to assist prospective and recent graduates. The group is made up of recent graduates from several nursing programs throughout the state, including the Eastern New Mexico, Central New Mexico, University of New Mexico and Grand Canyon University- Albuquerque; our work places are just as varied, including federal, state, profit and non-profit healthcare settings. We have one common goal: to improve the nursing profession by sharing our experiences to streamline your hiring process. Besides graduation and studying for the NCLEX, many are already familiar (or have resources) to polish up résumés and work on job interviewing. Nevertheless, many recent graduates may have difficulties finding employment. For example, if you are considering applying for a position with the Veterans Administration, the selection process can be lengthy and graduates may be forced to seek employment elsewhere or consider taking a temporary position until you get the call. Also, the paperwork required can be very tricky and you have to be sure to cross your T s and dot your I s or risk your application being skipped. According to the National League of Nursing (NLN) and the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA), there are a few facts which impact employment opportunities. One significant fact impacting employment of new graduate nurses is the economic recession; it has resulted in a flood of experienced RN who were retired, planning to retire, or went from part-time to full-time employment. However, once the economy improves and unemployment decreases, a critical shortage of RN personnel will emerge. According to the US Department of Labor (2014), Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 19 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will occur for a number of reasons, including an increased emphasis on preventative care; growing rates of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity; and demand for healthcare services from the baby boomer population, as they live longer and more active lives. There is a current tsunami of nursing graduates, with employers seeking to hire graduates with baccalaureate degrees. So how can you be sure to make yourself as marketable as possible? The NLN and NSNA developed a brochure for the 26th Annual Midyear Career Planning Conference, entitled, Realities of the Job Market (Malone, Tagliareni, Prospective and Nurse Graduates continued on page 2 SAVE the DATE! May 11, 2015 Ethical Practice Quality Care Workshop For RNs and Nursing Students!!!!! The American Nurses Association (ANA) has embarked on a yearlong campaign to highlight the importance of nursing ethics and their impact on patients and health care quality. The annual Gallup survey on trust in professions shows the public continues to rate nursing as the most honest and ethical. For the past 13 years, the public has voted nurses as the most honest and ethical profession in America in the Gallup poll. This year, 80 percent of Americans rated nurses honesty and ethical standards as very high or high, 15 percentage points above any other profession. Please plan to join us during National Nurses week as NMNA participates in this effort of highlighting nursing ethics and your impact on patients and health care quality. Call Deborah Walker MSN, RN at (505) for information. Registration begins April 1

2 Page 2 The New Mexico Nurse April, May, June 2015 Prospective and Nurse Graduates continued from page 1 Haney, Taylor, & Mancino) which set forth Some recommendations: Plan ahead. Don t wait until graduation or taking the NCLEX to find a job. Employment as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) while in school, or even as a intern or extern. Hunt efficiently. Hospitals and healthcare agencies usually post on their websites first; however, don t overlook nursing publications or newspapers. Additionally, seek out job fairs before and after graduation and don t forget to consider outlying areas, especially if you are willing to relocate. Align your expectations with reality. Depending on where you reside, you may have to expand your expectations beyond the proverbial dream job. Seek other positions in ambulatory or primary care, as well as home health. Be as flexible as possible about where and when you work. Don t expect (or even ask) to get a day shift; night shifts can be excellent opportunities to hone your new skills when the workload may not be as heavy or hectic. There are several other recommendations which will be discussed in future issues of this periodical. However, if you have any other personal insights or recommendations or if you are interested in joining the New Graduate Nurse Advisory Committee please contact NMNA through dwalker@nmna.org and you will be put in touch with the committee. References: Malone, B., Tagliareni, E., Haney, K., Taylor, C., & Mancino, D. (n.d.). Career center; Career gateway. Retrieved from National Student Nurses Association: RealitiesOfTheCurrentJobMarket.pdf U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2014). Occupational Outlook Handbook, Edition, Registered Nurses. U.S. Department of Labor. 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3 April, May, June 2015 The New Mexico Nurse Page 3 New Mexico Health Care Transition Task Force: Addressing Policy and Health Services Needs of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs in the State LisaMarie Turk MSN, RN Siri GuruNam Kaur Khalsa MSN, RN Medical advances have led to a large and growing number of children with chronic illnesses and intellectual and developmental disabilities (hereafter collectively referred to as children and youth with special health care needs) 1 (CYSHCN) surviving into adulthood. While these medical advancements are highly regarded, the consequent increase in this population has generated unique challenges regarding the structuring and provision of effective care for CYSHCN, particularly as they transition into adulthood. Transition occurs when the client reaches the age of 18 to 21 years and is transferred to adult care. However, many contend that the discussion about transition to adult care should begin at least by the time the individual reaches the age of 14 years and data show preparation is key to a successful transition (Betz, Lobo, Nehring, & Bui, 2013; McPheeters et al., 2014). Currently, there are few systems or resources in place to address transitional care needs for CYSHCN. Pediatric and adult health care providers as well as youth with special health care needs and their caregivers and families struggle to meet youth s situational and organizational transition needs. Studies on transitional health care have highlighted the fragmentation of systems involved in providing transition-associated resources and services (McPheeters et al., 2014). Systems fragmentation and inadequate care coordination negatively impact the health of youth with special health care needs throughout their life spans, and lead to individual and public economic burden (BPC, 2013; Van Lierde et al., 2015). Adverse effects associated with inadequate transitional care have prompted increasing attention from health care stakeholders and policymakers at national- and state-levels. New Mexico s status on transitional care is poorer when compared to that of the nation. Data collected from a 2010 national survey of children with special health care needs revealed that New Mexico has a higher percentage (52.7%) of CYSHCN between the ages of zero and seventeen with special health care needs compared to the national rate (44%) that do not receive effective care coordination (NS-CSHCN, 2009/10). In 2012, the New Mexico Department of Health s Children s Medical Services Division (CMS) received a grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to improve systems of care for this population. As part of the work associated with its awarded 2012 HRSA grant, CMS and the University of New Mexico s Center for Development and Disability, in 2014, requested that the New Mexico State Legislature create a task force on health care transition for New Mexico children and youth with special health care needs. Senator Ortiz y Pino responded to this request by introducing Senate Memorial 59, 2 a memorial containing an overarching request for the convening of experts in the field of youth transition and various stakeholders to systematically assess barriers and opportunities for improvement in the area of health care transition for youth with special health care needs. The task force, as called for in Senate Memorial 59, is charged with conducting a two-phase initiative. Responsibilities in the first phase include the identification of barriers to effective health care transition and transfer services for New Mexico children and youth with special health care needs and development of strategies to address these barriers, including evidence-based strategies that have been successfully used in other states. In the second phase, the task force will make formal recommendations for changes in existing policies, programs and regulatory provisions that meet the following minimum requirements: (1) address barriers to effective health care transition for children and youths with special health care needs; (2) create effective services for children and youths with special health care needs as they transition from the pediatric setting into the adult health care arena, (3) improve the efficiency of the health for its first meeting on January 16, This care transition process, (4) ease the burden of the meeting was held at the New Mexico Developmental health care transition process both on patients Disabilities Planning Council in Albuquerque and and their families, and (5) maximize outcomes, included numerous stakeholders, comprised of 29 including lifelong functioning and well-being for the state entities and health care services providers individuals with special health care needs. that meet the delineation of group composition set The task force, entitled the New Mexico (NM) forth by Senate Memorial 59 (2014). Notably, several Health Care Transition Task Force, is led by nurses are members of the task force and, to this Dr. Janis Gonzales, Medical Director/Deputy end, are meeting the American Nurses Association s Bureau Chief of the Family Health Bureau of the recommendation for nurses to increasingly take part NM Department of Health; Dr. Anthony Cahill, in care coordination efforts (ANA, 2012) and the Director of the Division of Disability and Health Institute of Medicine (IOM, 2011) recommendation Policy at the University of New Mexico s Center for nurses to be full partners, with physicians and for Development and Disability; and Ms. Liz other health care professionals, in redesigning Stefanics, Facilitator/Consultant with Resources for Change Policy Works. The task force convened Transition Task Force continued on page 15 Your online resource for nursing jobs, research, and events. Find your dream job today! Leadership in Healthcare Systems Certificate nursing.wnmu.edu

4 Page 4 The New Mexico Nurse April, May, June 2015 New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) NMNEC Update: BSN Enrollment Increases 122% Judy Liesveld, PhD, PNP, RN, NMNEC Leadership Council Member; Becky Dakin, MA, NMNEC Project Leader The New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) is changing the face of ADN and BSN (pre-licensure) education in New Mexico. All seventeen state-funded ADN and BSN nursing programs have agreed to implement the common nursing curriculum known as the NMNEC Curriculum. Six schools have implemented the common curriculum. Three more will start in 2015, five more in 2016, with the balance implementing the curriculum by In keeping with the IOM s recommendation to increase the BSN-prepared nursing workforce to 80% by 2020, NMNEC is pursuing this goal through expanding the locations offering the BSN. Community colleges are partnering with universities to offer the baccalaureate degree in nursing. Students are being advised to intentionally consider the ADN or the BSN option. Nurses in the workforce told me that a BSN is what I needed. I grew up in Albuquerque and because I m a combat infantry veteran, I plan to pursue a career with the VA. I m currently participating in the VA Nursing Academic Partnership with UNM, states James Miller, UNM College of Nursing student. Just one year ago, a pre-licensure BSN could be obtained from two state-funded nursing programs. To date, the BSN degree is offered in six locations in New Mexico. By , the BSN will be available in seventeen statefunded schools throughout the state eighteen locations. The following table lists when each nursing school will be teaching the NMNEC Curriculum and the partnerships and locations offering the BSN: State-Funded ADN or BSN (pre-licensure) Nursing Program/School Central New Mexico Community College Location Semester to Start Teaching NMNEC Nursing Curriculum Albuquerque Spring-2014 UNM CNM-West Rio Ranch Fall-2014 UNM Clovis Community College Clovis Fall-2015 tbd Doña Ana Community College Las Cruces Fall-2016 NMSU* Eastern New Mexico University- Roswell Roswell Fall-2015 tbd Luna Community College Las Vegas Fall-2017 tbd New Mexico Junior College Hobbs Fall-2014 UNM New Mexico State University Las Cruces Fall-2014 N/A NMSU-Alamogordo (proposed satellite prog) New Mexico State University- Carlsbad Alamogordo tbd NMSU Carlsbad Fall-2016 NMSU Northern New Mexico College Española Fall-2018 tbd* Partnership with a university to offer BSN San Juan College Farmington Fall-2014 UNM-Fall 2015 Santa Fe Community College Santa Fe Summer-2014 NMSU University of New Mexico Albuquerque Spring-2014 N/A University of New Mexico-Gallup Gallup Fall-2016 UNM University of New Mexico-Taos Taos Fall-2016 UNM University of New Mexico-Valencia Los Lunas Fall-2016 UNM* Western New Mexico University Silver City Fall-2015 N/A * will partner once the program achieves accreditation In the last year, the seats available to earn a BSN have grown by 122% - from 244 students to 541 students. This growth is comprised of community colleges offering the BSN as a new option (32% of the growth) along with expansion of university programs (90% of the growth). Yeshemabet Turner, a BSN student at the UNM College of Nursing recently told us why pursuing the BSN is important to her: I always knew I wouldn t end my schooling at the bachelor s level because my thirst for knowledge drives me to want to progress to the highest level. After a couple years of working in the medical field, hopefully doing some travel nursing, my plan is to go right NMNEC Update continued on page TCRHCCHR@tchealth.org Los Alamos Medical Center has a lot to offer our nurses. We have shown sustained improvement in our patient satisfaction scores thanks to our compassionate, dedicated staff. We have low nurse patient ratios, long tenured nurses, a full time clinical educator, and an education assistance program. We also offer the opportunity to work in a highly educated, family oriented and health conscious community. Please call for more information about our open positions, or apply at losalamosmedicalcenter.com HOME DialySIS NurSES Excellent Pay, unique opportunity. Beautiful surroundings and nice work environment. We will train. Must have IV or phlebotomy experience. Must be non-smoker. Refs, NMDL, auto ins., background check, drug testing, fingerprints required. Payroll. Please call (505) Thank you

5 April, May, June 2015 The New Mexico Nurse Page 5 New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) NMNEC Update continued from page 4 back to grad school to earn my DNP. My ultimate goal is to work as a Community Health Family Nurse Practitioner in rural clinics all over the world, eventually opening my own clinic. Another exciting outcome of the NMNEC common curriculum was experienced at New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs. NMJC had five qualified students accepted to begin the new curriculum in Fall This left eleven seats open for additional students (as they needed a cohort of sixteen). UNM notified their applicants who were qualified but not offered admission and invited them to apply to NMJC, a partnering community college. These students would be able to pursue a BSN from UNM but on a community college campus! Eleven students chose to move to Hobbs to start their nursing education. Eight are living in dorms provided on the NMJC campus. As more community colleges partner with universities, the locations offering the BSN will greatly increase. Nursing students will be able to fulfill their dreams of receiving a baccalaureate degree in nursing, with further opportunity for pathways to advanced practice. The NMNEC Recruitment Video speaks further to the benefits of the BSN degree being available at community colleges around the state:...it s cheaper tuition, I have a better chance of getting in, and I get to stay in my home town, stated one NMNEC student. This video can be viewed on the NMNEC website at: org/prospective-student.aspx. The video, which features six diverse nursing students, has been distributed to high schools and community colleges throughout the state. In the next two years, NMNEC s primary focus will be continued implementation throughout the state coupled with intensive faculty development to provide the needed transition into this new curriculum. Along with the New Mexico Action Coalition (NMAC), NMNEC will continue to collaborate with clinical and employer partners to assure outstanding outcomes for NMNEC students. NMNEC will continue to weave an element of diversity throughout their efforts to increase the number of underrepresented groups in the nursing workforce. Finally, NMNEC is investigating avenues of sustainability to continue this statewide project into the future. RNs/LPNs We are seeking skilled, licensed nurses who are committed to the care of elders and to a mission driven organization. Competitive wage, great benefits and wonderful teammates! To learn more, call Melody Pierson, DNS at (575) or to apply online, visit Socorro All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 14-G1092 Wellborn Pharmacy P.O. Box South Second Street Tucumcari, NM Fax Get Well. Stay Well. Be Well. 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6 Page 6 The New Mexico Nurse April, May, June 2015 Nursing Faculty and Student Nurses Day at the NM Capitol Students with a particular interest in social media, sent tweets and photos during their time at the roundhouse. Student leaders were front and center during the Student Forum section of the workshop; the forum allows NMNA to highlight the work being pursued by the various student nursing associations at the programs participating in the workshop. Students and faculty came from all geographic areas of New Mexico for a full day of learning and advocacy. Use of social media and messaging to promote nursing was a highlight of the day. The process for getting legislation enacted was stressed to enable students to gain insights into the efforts undertaken during the legislative session. Nursing leaders found that the students became very excited about advocacy. Students heard from nurse leaders and from representatives of the Administration, including Dr. Barbara Damron, Secretary of Higher Education. NMNA has a strong commitment toward the development of student nursing associations and student leaders. At the conclusion of the day, a team of students from each school competed to answer questions about advocacy and the legislative process. Each of the participating student nurses associations received a prize to take back to their campus. Students from across New Mexico, representing over eleven programs, gathered to network, learn about the legislative process and to champion the profession.

7 April, May, June 2015 The New Mexico Nurse Page 7 Capitol Challenge 2015: Nurses Day at the NM Capitol For over thirty years, NMNA has had a presence at the Capitol. Representative Deborah Armstrong was interviewed by Keith Carlson of RN FM Radio.com for Capitol Challenge, discussing how constituents can best connect with their elected officials. Highlighted during the workshop were tools that can be used strategically both to gain support and also to promote specific issues. Registered nurses from all practice arenas and from all geographic areas of the state participated. Taped radio interviews of legislators from both the House and Senate served to hit home realities on issues and the key import of individual nurses reaching out as constituents to elected officials. Capitol Challenge differs from the student day. A Capitol Challenge panel provided more in depth information on specific bills, lobbying efforts, challenges and strategies. Contact NMNA to find out about final outcomes of the 2015 Legislative Session and the various issues impacting patients and nursing practice.

8 Page 8 The New Mexico Nurse April, May, June 2015 Legislative HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2015 NEW MEXICO LEGISLATIVE SESSION 2015 Bill Synopses of Note for Nursing These tables were compiled based on efforts of graduate students during their field placements and practicums with NMNA and with analyses from NMNA s lobbyists. It provides a snapshot of some of the many issues analyzed and followed during the legislative session on behalf of the nursing profession. Final outcomes are not listed for the NM Nurse went to print prior to the close of the session at noon on March 21 and well before the final date for Executive action by April 10. To find out final disposition of the legislation, to learn more about the issues entailed, and to work on such issues during the interim, please contact NMNA at (505) BILL/ MEMORIAL TITLE OF THE LEGISLATION SPONSOR NUMBER DUTY TO REPORT CHILD HB 0029 Brian Egolf ABUSE OF NEGLECT House bill 29 (HB29) amends language detailing persons whose duty it is to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect. This bill passed the House Judiciary Committee: 11 to 0. The bill passed the House of Representatives 63 to 0. ANESTHESIOLOGY HB 0054 Nora Espinoza ASSISTANT DEFINITIONS HB 54 would amend the Anesthesiologist Assistant Act (Sections NMSA 1978) by removing the current language, definition of anesthesiology assistants and that Anesthesiologist assistants may practice only if they are employed by the University of New Mexico. As amended, it would allow other hospitals in New Mexico to employ anesthesiology assistants under precisely the same functional and supervisory requirements and to be supervised and directed by anesthesiologists where they work. This bill passed both House Committees: Health: 8 to 2 and Business and Employment: 11 to 2. The bill passed the House of Representatives 38 to 28 on February 16, PATIENT SAFE STAFFING HB 0081 Christine Trujillo ACT House bill 81 enacts the Patient Safe Staffing Act, with terms and definitions detailed; hospitals are to establish staffing levels for hospital nursing units; nurses have the right to refuse and assignment that conflicts with established staffing levels or if not within the nurse s scope of practice; it would require hospitals to post and report daily hospital nursing unit patient census and staffing levels. The NM Department of Health would be responsible for posting hospital reports on the DOH website for consumers; it authorizes at the DOH to enforce compliance with the Act and would authorize the Department of Health to establish rules for implementation. It provides whistle blower protection to employees. Currently this bill is located in the House Regulatory & Public Affairs Committee. Clinical Nursing Supervisor Assist Nursing Director in operations and supervision of clinical duties within the nursing area of a community health center. Require RN license and a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory nursing experience. Prefer bilingual Spanish-English. Send resume to La Familia Medical Center, Human Resources, P.O. Box 5395, Santa Fe, NM 87502, fax to , or to mpopp@lfmctr.org. FREE STANDING BIRTH HB 84 Christine Trujillo CENTER LICENSURE House Bill 84 amends the Public Health Act to provide licensure of free standing birth centers in New Mexico by the Department of Health. This bill would enable any free standing birth center which is licensed by the New Mexico Department of Health and accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Birth Centers, to be reimbursed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for the facility costs. The amended HB 84 passed the Safety and Civil Affairs Committee 8 to 0; House Health Committee 7 to 0. Passed the House of Representatives on 2/26/ to 0. NM GROWN PRODUCE FOR HB 0096 Jimmie Hall SCHOOL MEALS House Bill 96 makes an appropriation of one million four hundred forty thousand dollars to provide local New Mexican produce for school meals from the general Fund to the Public Education Department. Passed the House Agricultural, Water and Wildlife Committee, 9 to 0. USE OF NURSE EDUCATOR HB 0121 Terry H. McMillan FUND HB 121 will allow any registered nurse who is or will be a nurse educator to use the Nurse Educators Fund to obtain a higher degree. Students may use these funds to advancement of a bachelor of science, master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees in nursing programs by nursing educators employed by public post-secondary educational institutions. Funding is created by the State Treasury and administered by the Higher Education Department. End of fiscal year balances remain in the fund. The Higher Education Department budgeted $145,500 for the Nurse Educator Fund program in FY 15. Passed House Health Committee 10 to 0 and the Education Committee 12 to 0. Passed the House of Representatives 64 to 0 with 5 members excused and 1 member absent on February 16, HB 122 SCOPE OF PRACTICE Terry McMillan House bill 122 provides for a detailed process to evaluate proposed changes to any scope of practice changes prior to bill introduction in the legislature. The NM Legislative council would assign a committee to review a new scope of practice or a change to an existing scope of practice. This bill passed the House Health Committee 9 to 0. The amended bill passed the House of Representatives 57 to 0 with 1 member absent and 12 excused. LAY CAREGIVER HB 0139 Tomás E. Salazar AFTERCARE TRAINING HB 0139 provides for the designation and training of lay caregivers to provide care to patients after discharge. The hospital shall provide the lay caregiver with a discharge plan for the patient that describes the patient s aftercare needs. This practice has been occurring within some of the hospital settings and other states are pursuing similar legislation. The Nursing Practice Act (NPA) definition of the registered professional nursing includes providing counseling and health teaching [ M Practice of Nursing (7)], but does not include similar language for the practice of licensed practical nursing [ J Licensed Practical Nursing]. The NPA does not include this function in the scope of practice for any of the certificate holders or licensees below the professional level. This bill, in its current form, could codify an obligation for hospitals to perform a specific type of discharge instruction delivered to an intermediary or patient agent without regard to whether it is performed by a RN or if it will be generalized to unregulated hospital employees. Passed the House Health Committee 9 to 0. Passed the Business and Employment Committee 8 to 5. I AM APRIL, AND I AM A RN WITH CCA Now hiring Nurses in our Cibola County Correctional Center and Torrance County Detention Facility Benefits: Pay for Experience & Shift Differential Medical, dental, & vision coverage Life & disability insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan Advancement opportunities Paid training New graduates welcome! 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9 April, May, June 2015 The New Mexico Nurse Page 9 Legislative HB 0334 ENMU NURSING PROGRAM Bob Wooley HB 0334 provides for an appropriation of $100,000 for student scholarship support and faculty development for the BSN program at Eastern New Mexico University for FY 16. The $100,000 is a recurring expense to the general fund. Passed House Education Committee 11 to 0. Referred to Appropriation and Finance Committee. STATEWIDE PERINATAL HB 509 Stephanie Maez COLLABORATIVE H 509 would establish an appropriation of $200,000 to form a collaborative of physicians, health care clinic representatives, Department of Health, nursemidwives, health care providers to implement evidence-based practice to improve perinatal outcomes and report status with outcome statistics and trends annually to the Legislative Finance Committee and the Legislative Health and Human Services Committee. Passed the House Health Committee 7 to 0. Referred to the House Appropriations and Finance Committee. Medicaid Infant Home Visiting SB 0039 Gerald Ortiz Services Senate Bill 39 duplicates HB 25. This bill would require Human Services Department to establish a home visiting program to provide home visiting services for infants who are born to Medicaid recipients and the infant s families. This program will provide a comprehensive array of services that are researchbased and empirically based to best practices linked to positive physical and behavioral health outcomes. New Mexico will be responsible for providing state matching funds for the home visiting services covered under Medicaid. (about 70% Federal to 30% State for Medicaid services). Case studies for Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Vermont, and Washington were considered. Their report demonstrated improved outcomes for both new mothers and young children for increase child health, reductions in child maltreatment, reductions in juvenile delinquency and family violence. The Pew report has identified five mechanisms within the Medicaid program that are available to support the home visiting programs: Targeted case management, administrative case management, enhanced prenatal benefits, traditional medical assistance services and managed care. In New Mexico there are about 11,500 families annually that are at risk. New Mexico has made some progress with tripling the number of home visiting clients from FY 13 to FY 15 to 2800 clients. Cost per individual is estimated at $3000 per infant for a total cost of $60,750,00 to serve 20,250 infants. The Children Youth and Families currently has seen about 1,120 families in one year. The cost of services may be as high as $81 million. Passed the Senate Public Affairs Committee 5 to 0 and was referred to the Finance Committee. NMSU MENTAL HEALTH SB 0048 Mary Kay Papen NURSES STAYING IN NM Senate Bill makes an appropriation to New Mexico State University to increase the number psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners who graduate from the university and remain in New Mexico for at least 3 years following graduation. $395,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Board of Regents of NMSU for expenditure in FY 16. Passed the House Education Committee 7 to 0 and was referred to the Finance Committee ID & Address Local & Tribal SB 0079 Howie C. Morales Health Needs Senate Bill duplicates House Bill 99. This bill appropriates funds for county and tribal health councils to identify and implement community health improvement strategies. The bill appropriates $900,000, recurring funds, from the general fund to the Department of Health to fund county and tribal health councils to identify community health needs and strategy development to address needs pursuant to the Maternal and Child Health Plan Act. There are 38 recognized community and tribal health councils in New Mexico, who conduct community health needs assessments to determine the status of health issues, how serious they are, what resources exist to address them, and what needs must be met to address critical health issues. Passed the Indian and Cultural Affairs Committee 4 to 0, and was referred to the Finance Committee. SB 121 VACCINE PURCHASING ACT Bill O Neill SB121-maintains current universal vaccine purchase program with establishment of a fund from reimbursement by insurers to the Department of Health for vaccines purchased by the department and received by insured children up to age 19 years. Gives the Office of Superintendent of Insurance authority to enforce reporting and payment with penalties for noncompliance. An appropriation of $3,000 may be necessary depending when bill enacted but a cost savings projected for the DOH of $1,600,000 FY16 and $6,500,000 FY17. This bill passed the Senates Public Affairs Committee 7 to 1. The Senate Judiciary Substitute for Senate Bill 121 passed the Senate Finance Committee 10 to 0; and passed the Senate 41 to 0 on March 5, This bill is waiting to be heard in the House Committees. DISCRIMINATION AGAINST SB 190 Mary Kay Papen HEALTH PROVIDERS SB190 prohibits health insurers from discriminating health care providers including advance practice nurses from participating in a health plan who work within their legal scope of practice. PATIENT SAFE STAFFING SB 284 Linda Lopez ACT This bill is a mirror bill of House bill 81 and would enact the Patient Safe Staffing Act, with terms and definition detailed; hospitals are to establish staffing levels for hospital nursing units. This bill passed the Senate Judiciary Committee 5 to 1. The amended bill passed the Senate Judiciary Committee 6 to 4 and was referred to the Finance Committee. NURSE PRACTITIONER SB 299 Howey Morales SCOPE OF PRACTICE SB299 doesn t change scope of practice for Advanced Practice Nurses; it merely provides administrative function authority for patient certification for certain circumstances to include certified nurse-midwives, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants to the language of the laws and asks agencies to update their rules accordingly to include these care providers where licensed physician is written. For instance: certify disability or workman s comp certifications, physical clearance for employment, vaccination for certain minors, license placards. This bill was amended and passed the Senate Public Affairs Committee 5 to 1. Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Legislative Session continued on page 10

10 Page 10 The New Mexico Nurse April, May, June 2015 Legislative Legislative Session continued from page 9 SB 0341 USE of NURSE EDUCATORS FUND for DEGREE Pete Campos Senate Bill 0341 amends provisions of the Nurse Educators Fund so that the fund may enable nurse educators employed by public postsecondary educational institutions and registered nurses seeking such employment to attain a BSN, a MSN or a PhD, with the Higher Education Department clarifying the rules regarding the pay-back of loans or continue employment. Passed the Senate Education Committee 5 to 0 and was referred to the Finance Committee This bill passed the Senate Finance Committee, 9 to 0. It passed the Senate 38 to 0 with 3 members absent and 1 excused. SB 422 PAIN RELIEF ACT CHANGES Sue Wilson Beffort Senate Bill 422 imposes requirements on licensing boards and health care practitioners regarding pain management. It changes the name of the Prescription Drug Misuse and Overdose Prevention and Pain Management Advisory council, expands membership of the council. Provides for per review of opioid prescribers, makes peer review confidential, and makes consent to peer review of opioid prescribing a condition of licensure and makes an appropriation for entity providing peer review. LOVELACE HEALTH SYSTEM IS NOW HIRING! Lovelace Health System is a renowned health care provider in New Mexico. We are committed to offering residents in the Albuquerque area the latest in cutting-edge technology and high-quality care. Opportunities at Lovelace Medical Center, Lovelace Westside Hospital, and Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital REGISTERED NURSES Intermediate Care/Step Down Case Management L&D OR/CVOR Emergency Room ICU/Critical Care Pediatrics Rehab ASN or BSN required and at least one year of experience. For more information, visit our website at You re going to love Lovelace. SCHOOL NURSE TASK HM 61 Yvette Herrell FORCE House Memorial 61 requests that the Health and the Secretary of Public Education gather together a school nurse task force to assess the current NM school staffing models; to make recommendations to ensure safe and legal care for students in public, private, and charter schools. These individuals will present recommendations to the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) and the Legislative Health and Human Services (LHHS) committee to address any disparities caused by a lack of nursing services to students and to develop a plan to address those disparities by October 1, This is significant due to fewer children checked out of school for medical reasons when a full-time school nurse was available at the schools (Journal of School Nursing, 2003). All New Mexico Districts of Health except for the Northeast region have a nurse to student ratio of 1:500. The Northwest region has a nurse to student ratio of nearly 1: % of New Mexico students have a medical diagnosis that may require daily nursing services. Passed the House Health Committee 7 to 0; Referred to the Education Committee. Passed the House Education Committee 11 to 0. Children With Special Health HM 9 David E. Adkins Care Needs Study House Memorial 9 requests the Department of Health s Children Medical Services Program and the University of New Mexico Center for Development and Disability to convene a task force to study and report on ways to improve the system of health care transition for New Mexico children and youths with special health care needs. The 2010 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs found that New Mexico had 70,724 children and youths with special health care needs. Currently there are few systems or resources in place to assist pediatric and adult health care providers; the children and youth with special health care needs; and their families in the process of transition from pediatric to adult health care. Currently these systems and resources are fragmented. This task force will provide a report of its review and recommendations to the secretary of health, the secretary of human services, the legislative health and human services committee, the disabilities concerns subcommittee of the legislative health and human services committee and the legislative finance committee by October 1, HM 9 passed the House Health Committee 9 to 0 and was referred to the Appropriations and Finance Committee. Passed the House Appropriations and Finance Committee 13 to 0. Happy National Nurses Week 2015! Positions Available: Med Surg, Float Pool, OR, ICU, Case Manager, Rehab Benefits: Paid Time Off and Retirement, CSVRMC Employee Housing Program, Employee Development Program

11 April, May, June 2015 The New Mexico Nurse Page 11 HM 33 Legislative STUDY UNCOMPENSATED HEALTH CARE Deborah A. Armstrong House Memorial 33 requests that the Legislative Finance Committee and the Department of Health study uncompensated health care in New Mexico hospitals and to report its findings to the legislative finance committee and the legislative health and human services committee by October 1, The report, Human Services Department and Department of Finance and Administration County-Financed Health Care and the Local DWI Grant Program, by the Legislative Finance Committee in October 2014, reviewed the role of county indigent programs and funding of rural hospitals under the Safety Net Care Pool. With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the Medicaid expansion, there will be a reduction in the need for counties to pay for indigent health care and hospitals uncompensated care secondary to the supplemental Medicaid payments. Currently there is limited understanding of the impacts of the Medicaid expansion. The gains from the cost savings from ACA and Medicaid expansion need to be measured against the gradual reduction in federal matching funds (100 % to 90 %). It is estimated to be a $94 million impact to the state s general fund in FY 18. HM 33 passed the House Health Committee 7 to 0 and was referred to the Appropriations and Finance Committee. Passed the House Appropriations and Finance Committee 13 to 0. Reconvene J. Paul Taylor HM 47 Gail Chasey Childhood Task Force House Memorial 47 requested the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center to reconvene the Early Childhood Task Force in improving collaboration among stakeholders and developing an early childhood behavioral health action plan. This task force has developed recommendations to strengthen the state s early childhood behavioral health services system to respond to risk in children and families; recommendations to modify Medicaid funding and billing; and developing linkages among primary and behavioral health and community systems. This task force has served for 2 years to create a public-health driven early childhood behavioral health action plan for infants and children to the age of 8 years and their families. Passed the House Health Committee 7 to 0; Passed the House of Representatives 66 to 0 on March 2, Give the Board of Nursing your NEW ADDRESS! If the Board of Nursing sends you a notice and you don t receive it because they don t have your latest address, you may miss something critical to your license! There is a Name/Address change/residency Change form at under Licensing Forms Infusion RN Manager JOIN OUR PATIENT CARE TEAM At the New Mexico Cancer Center, we support continuous patient recovery every day by providing a healing environment comprised of caring, dedicated cancer specialists and leading-edge care in our state-of-the art facility. We are currently seeking a working Infusion RN Manager to plan and coordinate the daily delivery of our Infusion and Triage patient care. Our Infusion RN Manager also works on the floor and is actively engaged with patients. This position oversees a staff of 30 working at our main site in Albuquerque and in our 4 outlying clinics. Occasional travel is required. Qualified candidates will have: RN BSN degree; MSN degree preferred A minimum of four years as a Nurse Manager, preferably in an Oncology environment Experience with or knowledge of current OCN nursing guidelines Current RN licensure in New Mexico Current OCN certification Current ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Certification MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); ARIA or other EMR system We offer a competitive salary and benefits; relocation expenses may also be available. CONTACT: Ressie M. Walker hr@nmohc.com Phone: Fax: Mail: 4901 Lang NE, Albuquerque, NM

12 Page 12 The New Mexico Nurse April, May, June 2015 ANA News Promoting RN Health, Safety, and Wellness Are you a healthy nurse and a role model for wellness? Too often, RNs neglect their own care and health, forgetting to take the advice they give their patients. Stress, fatigue, poor diet, lack of exercise and time, as well as occupational health risks, threaten nurses health on a daily basis. RNs need to practice self-care to ensure they are at their optimal health level. The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines a healthy nurse as one who actively focuses on creating and maintaining a balance and synergy of physical, Mescalero Indian Health Service Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation 13 bed Acute Care Hospital with urgent and primary care/ambulatory clinics. Nurse positions available (day and night shifts) Registered Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses Contact Rainey.enjady@ihs.gov HR rep or Yolanda.adams@ihs.gov DON Mescalero Service Unit, 318 Abalone Loop, Mescalero NM ex 104/173 NURSING EDUCATION UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY IS SEEKING APPLICANTS for Various Part-Time and Full-Time Nursing Faculty and Leadership Positions at Our Utah Campuses. For more information about available opportunities, please visit jobs.usu.edu. intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, personal and professional wellbeing. A healthy nurse lives life to the fullest capacity, across the wellness/illness continuum, as they become stronger role models, advocates, and educators, personally, for their families, their communities and work environments, and ultimately for their patients. Furthermore, ANA has developed the following HealthyNurse constructs: Calling to Care Caring is the interpersonal, compassionate offering of self, as nurses build relationships with their patients and their families, while helping them meet their physical, emotional, and spiritual goals, for all ages, in all health care settings, across the care continuum. Priority to Self-Care Self-care and supportive environments enable the nurse to increase the ability to effectively manage the physical and emotional stressors of the work and home environments. Opportunity to Role Model The healthy nurse confidently recognizes and identifies personal health challenges in themselves and their patients; enabling them Where good health makes great careers. ABQ Health Partners is a physiciandriven multi-specialty provider group leading efforts to bring Total Care patient centered care to the community. We are currently seeking top talent to join our growing team. Now Hiring: Registered Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses Nurse Practitioners and their patients to overcome the challenge in a collaborative, non-accusatory manner. Responsibility to Educate Using non-judgmental approaches, considering adult learning patterns and readiness to change, nurses must empower others by sharing health and safety knowledge, skills, resources, and attitudes. Authority to Advocate Nurses are empowered to advocate on numerous levels, including personally, interpersonally, within the work environment and the community, and at the local, state, and national levels in policy development and advocacy. To assist RNs on their wellness journeys, ANA, in collaboration with Pfizer Inc, created a health risk appraisal (HRA). This HRA assists participants in identifying their health, safety, and wellness risks personally and professionally. The HRA is divided into three general categories: demographics, occupational health, and health/safety/wellness. 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13 April, May, June 2015 The New Mexico Nurse Page 13 ANA News The Year of Ethics Commences with First Revision of Code since 2001 ANA Plans Ethics Educational Activities for 2015 to Highlight Importance in Nursing Practice SILVER SPRING, MD Making decisions based on a sound foundation of ethics is an essential part of nursing practice in all specialties and settings. In recognition of the impact ethical practice has on patient safety and the quality of care, the American Nurses Association (ANA) has designated 2015 as the Year of Ethics highlighted by the release of a revised code of ethics for the profession. The public places its faith in nurses to practice ethically. A patient s health, autonomy and even life or death, can be affected by a nurse s decisions and actions, said ANA President Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA- BC, FAAN. ANA believes it s important that all nurses practice at the highest ethical level, and therefore, we will be offering a full range of activities to inform and support nurses to achieve that goal in a stressful and ever-changing health care environment. A December Gallup survey ranked nurses as the top profession for honesty and ethical standards for the 13th consecutive year. The foundation of the 2015 ethics initiative is the revised Code of Ethics for Nurses with Happy National Nurses Week from the largest uniform shop in the Four Corners! 910 San Juan Blvd., Farmington, NM 87401, (505) Scan here to join our Loyalty Rewards Program. Interpretive Statements, which was released Jan. 1. Several thousand registered nurses submitted comments during a four-year revision process for the new Code of Ethics, which was last updated in The update ensures that the Code reflects modern clinical practice and evolving conditions, and fully addresses transformations in health care. 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14 Page 14 The New Mexico Nurse April, May, June 2015 Participants in this robust nursing conference will have opportunities to discuss: Mental Health Care Issues Across the Lifespan Mental Health Care Issues in Various Settings Current Nursing Research with Various Populations Best Practice Solutions for Patient Recovery. Sponsored by: 2nd Annual New Mexico Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Conference Saturday, April 18, 2015 Time: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Domenici Center 1001 Stanford NE University of New Mexico North Campus Albuquerque, New Mexico COST: $75.00 For further Information contact: Shirlee Davidson, MSN, RN; APNA NM Chapter at SAVE THE DATE! AND PLAN TO ATTEND!!!!! Documenting CNE Planning: Learn the Process/Reduce the Stress Tuesday, April 21, :30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Santa Fe Community College, Health Sciences Building, Room 433 Directions: We will driving directions to SFCC and the Science Building when your registration is received. FCI, Fort Worth, Texas is seeking RNs, LVNs, CNAs & EMT/Paramedics. POSSIBLE RECRUITMENT BONUS Competitive salaries, extra pay for nights, Sundays, and federal holidays. Great law enforcement retirement benefits including Health/Life insurances and TSP. Apply for openings at: Address questions to: EOE Disclosures Purpose: Learners will be able to accurately document needs assessments, knowledge/ skills/practice gaps, and plan a coordinated Continuing Nursing Education activity to address needs and demonstrate improvement in nursing practice. No planners or presenters had Conflicts of Interest and no Resolutions were required. Criteria for Successful Completion: sign in, attend the activity, and submit a completed Evaluation. There is no commercial or sponsorship support, and approval does not imply endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity. This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Arizona Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. Agenda 12:30 12:40 p.m. Sign in 12:40 1:40 p.m. Definition of CNE, process of submission, Review, and approval of applications, Biographical/ Conflict of Interest forms, Commercial/Sponsorship, Co-providers, tricks to completing the application forms 1:40 2:50 p.m. Needs assessment, identify target audience, Gap Analysis (Current State, Desired State), Exec. Summary and Purpose Statement) 2:50 3:00 p.m. BREAK 3:00 4:00 p.m. Planning table, Verbs, Objectives, Content 4:00 4:45 p.m. Timing, Teaching strategies, Evaluation 4:45 5:00 p.m. Submit evaluation and receive Certificate of Successful Completion I finally found a nursing career that is great for me and my family! REGISTRATION FORM Make checks payable to NMNA Name: Phone: City: I am a non-member of NMNA $60.00 I am a MEMBER of NMNA $ or more planners will attend $40.00 each from I am a Nurse Peer Review/trainee $FREE Be a nurse who helps create a healthier New Mexico! Apply today! Public Health: Amy Wilson, In-Patient Facilities: Bill Chaltry, Developmental Disabilities Division: Elizabeth Finley, Division of Health Improvement: Suzette Porter, Trauma Program: Liana Lujan, We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and one of the best public retirement plans in the nation. For more information go to: newmexico/default.cfm Please mail registration and check to: NMNA P.O. Box 29658, Santa Fe, NM by 4/13/2015. Sign-On Bonus Available BAYADA Nurse Susan Ecker, RN We have openings for RNs, LPNs, and Therapists to care for clients in the East Mountain, Edgewood, Tijeras, Cedar Crest, and Los Lunas/Belen areas. Join our expert team of nurses who are committed to keeping people of all ages safe at home. Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus. BAYADA health care professionals enjoy: A variety of scheduling options Clinical support 24 hours, 7 days Meaningful one-on-one care Training and career pathways Call tmesgale@bayada.com Compassion. Excellence. Reliability. EOE SimpleWreath specializes in handmade, natural looking wreaths that enhance the beauty of your home, both inside and out. Etsy: shop/simplewreath Facebook: simplewreath simplewreath@gmail.com Thank you for visiting my shop! If you have questions or would like to request a custom order, please do not hesitate to contact me. I would love to work with you. SimpleWreath Please enjoy 10% off with coupon code: NURSE10

15 April, May, June 2015 The New Mexico Nurse Page 15 Transition Task Force continued from page 3 health care in the United States. One manner in which nurses can participate as full partners and transform health care is through active participation on advisory committees, commissions, and boards. This is where their expertise can be utilized to better inform policy discussions. The task force s initial meeting was focused on discourse about state and national transition issues and on strategic planning for the implementation of the task force s operations. The task force will meet at least five additional times throughout It will present transitional policy and transitional care recommendations to the Secretary of Health, the Secretary of Human Services, the Legislative Health and Human Services Committee, and the Legislative Finance Committee in For more information about the work of the NM Health Care Transition Task Force and/or to offer your expertise, contact Ms. Deborah Walker, Executive Director for the New Mexico Nurses Association, Direct: ; Office: ; dwalker@nmna.org. ANA/New Mexico Membership Application For other information, please contact ANA's Membership Billing Department at (800) or us at memberinfo@ana.org. Essential Information: First Name/MI/Last Name Mailing Address Line 1 Mailing Address Line 2 City/State/Zip Professional Information: Employer Date of Birth Credentials Home Phone Address Gender: Male/Female Mobile Phone How did you hear about ANA? Colleague Mail Magazine Online Other: Current Employment Status: (e.g. full-time, part-time, per diem, retired) Bio Sketch: The contributors will be participating in the New Mexico Health Care Transition Task Force. LisaMarie Turk MSN, RN, is a PhD Candidate and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nursing and Health Policy Fellow at the University Of New Mexico College Of Nursing. Her dissertation thesis topic is about the topic of Transitional Health Care for children with chronic illnesses, developmental and intellectual disabilities. Siri GuruNam Kaur Khalsa MSN, RN, is PhD Student, Health Policy Concentration, at the University Of New Mexico College Of Nursing. She is a parent of a son who is navigating the health care system as a young adult with developmental disabilities. She also provides nursing care for individuals with chronic illnesses and developmental/intellectual disabilities as a Case Manager for a local Home Health entity. She recently completed a health policy field placement with the New Mexico Nurses Association. References: 1 As defined by the US Department of Health and Human Services Maternal and Child Health Bureau (McPherson et al, 1998). 2 (51st Legislature, State of New Mexico, Second Session, [4] SRC/SPAC-SRC [11] DP-SPAC [15] DP API) American Nurses Association (ANA). (2012). The value of nursing care coordination. (A White Paper of the ANA). [Electronic version]. Retrieved from nursingworld.org/carecoordinationwhitepaper Betz, C. L., Lobo, M. L., Nehring, W. N., & Bui, K. (2013). Voices not heard: A systematic review of adolescents and emerging adults perspectives of health care transition. Nursing Outlook, 61(2013), doi: / /j.outlook (BPC) Bipartisan Policy Center. (2013). A bipartisan Rx for patient-centered care and system-wide cost containment. [Electronic version]. Retrieved from IOM (Institute of Medicine) The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. McPheeters, M., Davis, A. M., Taylor, J. L., Brown, R. F., Potter, S. A., & Epstein, R. A. (2014). Transition Care for Children with Special Health Needs. Technical Brief No. 15 (Prepared by the Vanderbilt University Evidence-based Practice Center under Contract No I). AHRQ Publication No.14-EHC027-EF. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. June McPherson, M., Arango, P., Fox, H., Lauver, C., McManus, M., Newacheck, P. W., Perrin, J. M., Shonkoff, J. P., & Strickland, B. [1998]. A new definition of children with special health care needs. Pediatrics, 102, ). National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs. NS-CSHCN 2009/10. Data query from the Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative, Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health website. Retrieved from Senate Memorial 59 (51st Legislature, State of New Mexico, Second Session, [4] SRC/SPAC-SRC [11] DP-SPAC [15] DP API), Van Lierde, A., Menni, F., Bedeschi, M. F., Natacci, F., Guez, S., Vizziello, P.,Esposito, S. (2013). Healthcare transition in patients with rare genetic disorders with and without developmental disability: neurofibromatosis 1 and Williams-Beuren syndrome. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, 161a(7), doi: /ajmg.a Type of Work Setting: (e.g. hospital, clinic, school) Current Position Title: (e.g. staff nurse, manager, educator, APRN) Practice Area: (e.g. pediatrics, education, administration) RN License # State Ways to Pay: Monthly Payment Checking Account Attach check for first month s payment. Please make checks payable to ANA. Credit Card Annual Payment Check Credit Card Authorization Signatures: Web Join instantly online Visit us at If paying by credit card, would you like us to auto bill you annually? 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Please check with ANA for the correct amount. Fax Completed application with credit card payment to (301) First Nations Community HealthSource is a local non-profit community based healthcare facility located in SE Albuquerque. We are currently recruiting for the following position: Registered Nurse: Responsible for assisting with direct patient care, triage, etc. in a family practice clinic. NM State License required. FNCH offers a Full Employee Benefits Package. Please send your resume and salary requirements to: First Nations Community Healthsource Attention: Human Resources 5608 Zuni Rd SE, Albuquerque, NM Phone: (505) Fax: (505) lanaeda.ortiz@fnch.org **Pre-Employment Drug Screen, Drivers License/Motor Vehicle Check and Criminal Background Investigation will be required. EEO employer.

16 Page 16 The New Mexico Nurse April, May, June 2015 Earn free CEUs * online and help your patients quit tobacco. Treating Nicotine Dependence in New Mexico: The Brief Tobacco Intervention for Health Care Professionals is an online course available to Health Care Professionals 24/7. Our goal is to support you in your efforts to help patients quit tobacco and improve their health outcomes. This class will instruct you on how to streamline referrals to free New Mexico Cessation Services available through QUIT NOW and QuitNowNM.com, and provide training on the 3-minute Ask. Advise. Refer. brief intervention. Visit nmtupac.com and click on the Health Care Professionals button. *CME-Designated Activity (1.00 prescribed credits)