Ensuring Quality Patient-Care by Promoting Nurse Wellness ARKANSAS NURSES ASSOCIATION 102nd ANNUAL ARNA CONVENTION October 22-23, 2015 Embassy Suites Hotel Little Rock, AR Arkansas Nursing News 7
INVITATION FROM THE ARNA PRESIDENT It is my privilege to invite all nurses to the 2015 Arkansas Nurses Association s Convention and Membership Assembly meeting. The convention is ARNA s major educational event that brings nurses together from across the state in a spirit of collegiality and scholarship. Nurses in various roles and practice settings made a commitment to their professional colleagues by submitting abstracts for presentations and posters. They will share their special expertise in discussing new and innovative practice roles, examining current nursing research studies, and providing clinical topics to meet the learning needs of participants, from the new practitioner to the seasoned veteran. We thank them for their willingness to advance the nursing profession as an evidence-based, caring profession..the convention also includes several special events which should not be missed. The ANPAC Luncheon, Friday, Oct. 23. The Convention also includes the Membership Assembly meeting to discuss issues and events that impact nursing and ARNA....Plan to visit the Embassy Suites Exhibit Hall where representatives from various companies and agencies display products that enhance nursing practice. Please support these friends of nursing as they help us become aware of new technologies and resources to improve and facilitate nursing practice. The ARNA Board of Directors looks forward to sharing and celebrating this special 102nd Annual Convention with all of you. Rhonda Finnie, DNP-APRN-AGACNP-BC ARNA President A SPECIAL INVITATION The 2015 Arkansas Nurses Association s (ARNA) Convention Planning Committee invites you to join us as we present the convention of ARNA. The planning committee has worked together to design a seamless programming event that offers registered nurses many unique educational opportunities. The preliminary ARNA program schedules are included in this issue of the Arkansas Nursing News. The Embassy Suites Hotel, Little Rock, AR provides easy access for local residents as well as those traveling from around the state. Please join us for a stimulating educational program, and the opportunity to renew or establish friendships with nursing colleagues throughout Arkansas. ARNA is GOING GREEN!! ALL DOCUMENTS FOR THE CONVENTION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ARNA.ORG. What this means for you: 1. Download a QR Reader on your mobile device. We will not be distributing hard copies of any information. We will however, have QR Reader codes for maps, schedules, and handouts. 2. BYOB - Please bring your own bag if you have pre-printed hard copies items with you. ARNA Executive Officers: President...Rhonda Finnie Vice President...Liz Phillips Secretary...Michelle Harp Treasurer...Debbie Shelton Regional Directors: NW Region 1: Director Holly Van Wink NE Region 2: Director Michelle Brewer SW Region 3: Director Barbara Landrum SE Region 4: Director Sharon Oglesby Central Region 5: Director Sharon Stevenson New Graduate: Kathy Jo Tull ARNA Chapters and Chapter Coordinators: Northwest Arkansas Chapter:...Vacant Crowley s Ridge Chapter:...Belinda Norman - bnorman@astate.edu North Central Arkansas Chapter:... Betty Diehl - bdiehl@uca.edu Ouachita Chapter:... Rita Monsen - monsenr@ipa.net Little Rock Chapter:...Patti Esmail - patti.esmail.05@comcast.net 2015 ARNA Convention Planning Committee Sharon Stevenson, ARNA Region 5 Director- Chair Technology Tiffany Henry Registration- Sherry White, Brenda May Room Monitors Betty Diehl Presentation /Poster Sharon Stevenson, Debbie Shelton and Sheila Cox Sullivan, Betty Diehl Exhibits Holly Van Winkle Staff: Veronica Clark Purpose, Intended Audience, and Objectives: The purpose of the convention is to help professional nurses gain an awareness of emerging nursing theory, education, and practice innovations that will promote professional growth and development. The ARNA Convention is primarily designed for professional nurses who work in any practice role or setting, including staff nurses, nurse managers/administrators, advanced practice nurses, community health nurses, educators, researchers, and entrepreneurs. Allied health personnel will also benefit from the information presented. The program will help participants to: * enhance clinical knowledge and skills to influence successful patient outcomes; * explore innovative approaches within various nursing roles that will promote continued growth and advancement; * investigate, synthesize, and apply nursing research to their professional practice; * consider the developing workplace environments and technologies that will impact on future nursing practice; and * develop a supportive network of peers. * Explain the impact of healthcare reform on the nursing profession and patient care Provider Accreditation and Continuing Education Credit: South Central Accreditation Program is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA). Accreditation status does not apply endorsement by ARNA and ANCC COA of any commercial product displayed in conjunction with the convention. ARNA will award the following contact hours to participants who have attended and successfully completed continuing nursing education requirement. One contact hour is 60 minutes of an organized learning activity....5.0 contact hours for full day attendance...4.5 contact hours for full day attendance CONVENTION/POSTER REGISTRATION Wednesday, October 21, 2015 5:00pm-6:45 pm Convention Registration...Foyer 5:00pm-6:45pm Presenters /Poster Registration...Foyer Poster Set Up...Foyer 7:00am-9:30am Convention Registration...Foyer 11:15am-11:45am Presenters /Poster Registration...Foyer 7:30-9:00am Convention/ Presenters/Poster Registration...Foyer 8 Arkansas Nursing News
FEATURED CONVENTION SPEAKER KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Angela Louise Penury Green, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC, FAHA The Arkansas Nurses Association welcomes its 2015 ARNA keynote speaker Dr. Angela Green is Vice President of Performance Improvement at Arkansas Children s Hospital with an adjunct faculty appointment in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing. In addition, she is a certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) and a 2013 recipient of the Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellow award. Dr. Green is a nurse leader with over 25 years of experience in children s healthcare. She has held a variety of roles including staff nurse, advanced practice nurse, academic faculty, Director of Nursing Research, Director of Professional Practice and interim Chief Nursing Officer. She has extensive leadership in organizational change, evidence-based practice, and performance improvement. Some of her accomplishments include leadership for campus wide error prevention training, implementation of the organization wide Clinical Practice Council, development of a highly successful evidence-based practice mentoring program, and implementation of numerous evidence-based practice changes focused on issues such as pain management and hourly rounds. Dr. Green is active in research with a focus on psychosocial outcomes after pediatric heart transplantation and evidencebased practice implementation. Dr. Green is active in many other professional organizations including the Society of Pediatric Nurses and the Southern Nursing Research Society. SPECIAL EVENTS 9:45-11:15am Keynote Speaker: Dr. Angela Green, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC, FAHA... Ambassador IV 11:30 1:00pm Arkansas Nurses Luncheon... Ambassador III The Arkansas Nurses Association s annual luncheon. (Included in the full convention registration fee only; Extra tickets available)... 2:10-3:10pm Membership Assembly...Ambassador V-VI The Membership Assembly is the governing body of the Arkansas Nurses Association. The business meeting provides the opportunity for the delegates, on behalf of their region members, to take positions, determine policy, and set the direction on substantive issues. Although only board members and delegates are eligible to vote, all participants are invited to attend these meetings to learn how ARNA works for all nurses in Arkansas. 10:05-12:30pm Exhibits...Ambassador I - III This is a great opportunity to network with knowledgeable representatives from various healthcare service and product organizations. Nurse staffing recruiters offer exciting career opportunities while health and positive image consultants provide resources to enhance our physical and mental well-being. Note: Product displays does not imply approval or endorsement of the product by the Arkansas Nurses Association or its accrediting body, the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. 11:30-12:30pm ANPAC Luncheon...Consulate I-II (pay event) 11:30-12:30pm Dr. LaVona Traywick, PhD, RN... TBA Deskercise 2:10-3:10pm Membership Assembly...Ambassador V-VI The Membership Assembly is the governing body of the Arkansas Nurses Association. The business meeting provides the opportunity for the delegates, on behalf of their region members, to take positions, determine policy, and set the direction on substantive issues. Although only board members and delegates are eligible to vote, all participants are invited to attend these meetings to learn how ARNA works for all nurses in Arkansas *ARNA will have a Selfie Station this year! Do not forgot to take those seflies and share them! Arkansas Nursing News 9
CONVENTION PROGRAM schedule subject to change THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015 7:00-9:30 am REGISTRATION...Foyer 7:30-8:30am POSTER SESSIONS...Foyer Presents current information on various nursing education models and ongoing nursing studies and data collection to improve patient outcomes and enhance nursing care. Provides innovative ideas that are being implemented in various healthcare facilities and settings across the state to assist Arkansas patients and families. You must attend and evaluate 4 poster discussions (15 minutes each) to be eligible for 1 contact hour of continuing nursing education. 8:30-9:30am ARNA Membership Assembly... Ambassador V-VI 9:45-11:15 am Welcome and Keynote Address...Ambassador IV WELCOME AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS Color Guard ROTC Catholic High National Anthem JA Fair Magnet School Choir, Director Edmond Hampton Invocation Chaplain Kenneth Myers, Arkansas Children s Hospital Greetings Introductions Rhonda Finnie, ARNA President, presents Board of Directors and Nursing Leadership KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Dr. Angela Louise Penry Green, PhD, APN, NNP-BC, FAHA 11:30-1:00pm: ARNA Luncheon...Ambassador III 1:10-2:10pm CONCURRENT SESSION 1 1. APRN-Ambassador IV The Impact of Telehealth Programs on Chronic Heart Failure Patient Outcomes: A Literature Review Britteny Bass, BSN, RN, understand the use of telehealth to improve outcomes for Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) patients. 2. Clinical/Innovations Ambassador I-II RN Triage Documentation in Ambulatory Care Setting: A Nurse Drive Data Collection Tool Jason Eagle, BSN, RN understand the benefits of an RN triage documentation tool and its impact on productivity and cost savings in an ambulatory healthcare setting. 3. Education/Research- Ambassador V-VI Arkansas Action Coalition: Advancing Professional Nursing in Arkansas Debra Jeffs, PhD, RN-BC PURPOSE STATEMENT: To recognize the power and necessity of participating in the Arkansas Action Coalition 2:20-3:20pm CONCURRENT SESSION 2 1. APRN Ambassador IV Laura Jones, MNSc, APRN, CPNP-AC A National Epidemic: Sexually Transmitted Diseases In the Adolescent Patient PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of this activity to enable the learner to increase awareness of nurses about STD s in the adolescent population. 2. Clinical/Innovation Ambassador I-II The Role of Authentic Leadership in Reducing Nursing Workplace Bullying Behaviors Kimberly Hill, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, E.S. Davidson, RN PURPOSE STATEMENT: To enable the learner to discuss thoughts on what authentic leadership is and how this method of leadership could positively affect workplace bullying. 3. Education/Research Ambassador V-VI Electronic-Cigarettes Awareness, Perception, and Education Mary Jane Willard, BSN, RN PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of this activity to enable the learner to value evidence based practice to be used in every day nursing practice. 3:30-4:30pm GENERAL SESSION... Ambassador V-VII Immunization Updates TBA 10 Arkansas Nursing News
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2015 7:30-9:00am REGISTRATION...Foyer 7:00-8:00 am POSTER SESSIONS...Foyer Presents current information on various nursing education models; ongoing nursing studies and data collection to improve patient outcomes and enhance nursing care. Provides innovative ideas that are being implemented in various healthcare facilities and settings across the state to assist Arkansas patients and families. You must attend and evaluate 4 poster discussions (15 minutes each) to be eligible for 1 contact hour of continuing nursing education.... 8:00-9:00am CONCURRENT SESSION 1 1. APRN- Ambassador IV Establishing Motivational Interviewing Communities Sandra Brown, DNP(c), APRN gain a perspective of the relevance of Motivational Interviewing and its implications in healthcare and how MI skills can be enhanced following an immersion or one-time training. 2. Clinical/Innovations Consulate I-II Emergency Department Patient Flow: A Nurse Driven Improvement Plan Julia Grant, MSN, RN understand patient flow through the emergency department as well as to describe nurse driven measures for improving patient flow. 3. Education/Research Ambassador V-VI Student Success: Supporting Minority Nursing Students Temekis Hampton, DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC; Talayia Johnson, MSN, RN; Cindy Gilbert MSN, RN, CNE; Jane D. Evans, PhD, RN, CNE know about the level of diversity in nursing education today and how increased diversity impacts the quality of patient care. 2. Clinical/Innovations Consulate I-II Taking Epilepsy to School: Lessons In and Outside the Classroom Sharon Stevenson, DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of this activity to enable the learner to understand the impact of epilepsy on learning, state/federal regulations, and resources available to nurses. 3. Education/Research Ambassador V-VI Bursting out of the Box: Staff Development at the Point of Care Tanya Taylor, BSN, RN; Sheila Cox Sullivan, PhD, RN PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of this activity is to enable the RN to integrate innovative ways to provide staff development activities to colleagues using point-ofcare strategies. 10:05-12:30pm EXHIBIT VIEWING...Ambassador I-III 11:30-12:30 ANPAC Luncheon (pay event)...consulate I-II Lunch with Legislators 11:30-12:30 Dr. LaVona Traywick, PhD, RN- (Deskercise)- Come work out your stress... Ambassador V-VII 12:30-2:05 p.m. GENERAL SESSION... Ambassador V-VII Compassion Fatigue in Health Care Wendy Ward, PhD, ABPP PURPOSE STATEMENT: Understanding key concepts in compassion fatigue and become more self aware of signs and symptoms. 2:10pm Evaluations and Certificates of Attendance...Convention Center Foyer 2:10-3:10 Membership Assembly... Ambassador V-VI 9:05 10:05am CONCURRENT SESSION 2 1. APRN- Ambassador IV The Pros and Cons of Advanced Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging Debbie Shelton, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC; Teresa Fisher, MSN PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of this activity to enable the learner to utilization of advanced outpatient diagnostic imaging serviced in reference to when such services are warranted and when services are contraindicated. Arkansas Nursing News 11
POSTERS SESSIONS Thursday, October 23, 2015...Foyer 7:30-8:30am Friday, October 24, 2015...Foyer 7:00-8:00am Posters will be available for viewing all day but presenters are only required to be in attendance at their poster presentations during published times on Thursday and Friday. Conference participants must attend and evaluate four (4) poster discussions (15 minutes each) to be eligible for one (1) contact hour of nursing continuing education credit each day 1. Delirium Screening in a Community Living Center Lois McDougal, BSN, RN-BC properly assess a resident demonstrating a change in his/her baseline behavior for delirium and guide the development of resident-centered interventions to reverse delirium based upon that assessment, as well as promoting effective communication between the interdisciplinary team members regarding the resident condition. 2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Safety Measures of Patients with Cardiovascular Implanted Electronic Devices Brian Strack, BSN, RN, CRN describe new standards of practice and safety guidelines for MRIs for the care of patients with Cardiovascular Implanted Electronic Devices 3. Reducing Falls and Fall-Related Injuries through a Falls Team, Individualized Care Plans, and Utilization of a Falls Board Hazel Rowe, BSN, RN-BC develop a fall prevention program and reduce falls rates as well as prevent major fall-related injuries. 4. Improving Care for the Mentally Ill: Helping Providers to follow Clinical Recommendations with Implementation of A Clinical Reminder Patricia Griffith, ANP, MSN identify the metabolic effects of atypical antipsychotic medication and current recommendations for monitoring metabolic labs using a clinical reminder. 5. Improving Patient Safety through a Fire Risk Assessment Sonya Jackson, BSN, RN be well informed about the three elements that are capable of producing a surgical fire. After education through various teaching methods, the learner will be able to teach others as well as incorporate the fire risk score during the surgical time out. 6. Military Sexual Trauma: Healthcare Provider Knowledge and Training Leads to Better Outcomes Lana Brown, PhD, RN gain knowledge of military sexual trauma including screening tools, symptoms, and treatments. 7. Non-Ventilator Hospital Acquired Pneumonia: The role of HealthCare Providers in Monitoring and Prevention Adam Steele, BSN, RN describe non-ventilator hospital acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) as well as its monitoring needs and intervention for prevention. 8. Ill effects of energy drinks Bliss Parker, BSN, RN identify the negative effects of consuming energy drink on health. 9..Promoting Nurse and Student Health through the Development of a Self-Care Wellness Routine Utilizing Essential Oils and Relaxation Leigh Snead, MSN, BSN, RN; Kimberly Porter, MNSc, RN, BA care for themselves in order to more effectively care for others. Teaching nurses and allowing hands-on practice with essential oils and relaxation techniques will enable the learners to learn new methods of self-care. 10. Compassion Fatigue in Nursing: A Literature Review Dara Penn, BSN RN gain an increased awareness of compassion fatigue in nursing. 11. The Who, What, Why, Where, and How of Effective Communication in Health Care: Promoting Satisfaction among Physicians, Nurses, and Patients Susan Jones, RN recognize communication barriers and implement strategies to improve communication within the healthcare setting. 12. Establishing Motivational Interviewing (MI) Learning Communities to Enhance Provider Competence and Confidence to Integrate MI into Daily Practice. Sandra R. Brown, DNP, RN gain a perspective of the relevance of Motivational Interviewing and its implications in healthcare and how MI skills can be enhanced following an immersion or one-time training. 13. Cook Smart, Eat Smart Integrating Community Programs to support Work with the Homeless Veteran Population Eleonora Baltz, MA, BSN, RN CCP, CHC review life skills related to healthy nutritional choices, meal preparation, grocery budgeting and other skills to maintain a healthy lifestyle for reintegration of homeless Veterans. 12 Arkansas Nursing News