Minutes. At the conclusion of this discussion, Dr. Kyle returned to the agenda. II. Approval of minutes from meeting of January 12, 2007

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1 WV CENTER FOR NURSING Recruitment & Retention Subcommittee February 9, :30 p.m. WV Higher Education Policy Commission President s Conference Room; 9 th Floor Attending: Duane Napier. Via teleconference: Dr. Sheila Kyle, Pam Alderman, Dr. Cynthia Persily Guests: Karen Hoschar, Carol Cochran, Davis & Elkins; Threasia Witt, Alderson- Broaddus College; Alita Sellers, WVU-Parkersburg; Rose Beebe, WVU-Parkersburg; Evelyn Locke, WVU Tech. Via teleconference: Dr. Jessica Sharp and Karen Daniels, Mountain State University; Not Attending: Amy Campbell, Denise Campbell, Theresa Witt I. Call to Order Minutes Dr. Kyle called the meeting to order and in order to wait for a quorum; moved the discussion to the articulation plan, as that was of interest to the ADDNE members present. At the conclusion of this discussion, Dr. Kyle returned to the agenda. II. Approval of minutes from meeting of January 12, 2007 Dr. Kyle asked for any changes or corrections; but as could not vote; moved onto next agenda item. III. Executive Director s Report Duane Napier stated that he met with the Recruitment and Retention Committee at St. Francis Hospital in Charleston and discussed the annual report and the development and projects of the WVCN. IV. Old Business A. Scholarship program/emergency fund update Dr. Kyle asked the Executive Director for an update. Mr. Napier stated that all of the first semester reports have been received. WVCN granted over $160,000 in scholarship funding; some schools are just now dispensing the funds. WVCN has also given out about $8,300 in emergency funds. Dr. Persily asked how much remained in the regular Page 1 of 5

2 scholarship fund. Duane Napier responded approximately $20,000. Dr. Persily then suggested asking for Board approval to use that remainder for emergency funding if needed. B. Clinical scheduling program Duane Napier stated that he had revised the information sent via on February 8 th and asked if the group wanted to review the last revision sent today before meeting. Dr. Persily and Dr. Kyle agreed that the information should be sent via everybody and give them until 3:00 p.m. Monday to respond. Dr. Persily stated that Chancellor Skidmore will need to get soon as he can work with his budget information. Duane Napier gave an update on the discussion from the last Board meeting regarding the possibility of grants from Verizon. Mr. Napier stated that he found out that the WVCN is ineligible to receive funding as it is not a C. He made several contacts; and WV Community Voices has agreed to be the fiscal agent and receive the funding. They charge up to 8% administrative fee. C. Recognition program Duane Napier stated that he has a list ready of the agencies that have nurses on staff. He has looked at various combinations of information to send out, and decided to get a quote on printing of the flyer, letter, and nomination packet; which came in at about $1 each. Mr. Napier suggested that the mailing just consist of announcement flyer and the letter, and doing the copying in-house. Then all have to pay for is the postage. Those present agreed that this was the least expensive route. Mr. Napier stated the he has sent letter to RN Board about partnering with them at their event in October and to present the recognition awards at that time; and has written a letter to WVNA about not partnering with them; but offering assistance. D. Benedum Grant Duane discussed current plan. He is to hear by the afternoon of February 9 th from the Department of Administration if project has been approved. He has planned an initial meeting of all of the participants for February 14, 2007 to review the project and get started. He and Karen Hoschar are working to find more facilities to sign on; Beverly Health Care and Montgomery General have been contacted. Dr. Persily suggested contacting Sue Painter, at Thomas Hospital, and sending her a list of all of the meetings so that she could attend; may also be interested in Page 2 of 5

3 participating. V. New Business A. Articulation plan (Collaboration with ADDNE) Dr. Kyle introduced the discussion by giving background of the discussion from the last meeting. Dr. Kyle stated that the group needed to discuss an articulation plan for all levels, LPN to RN ASN to BSN, etc., in light of the plan generated from the Community & Technical Colleges that goes into effect August Dr. Persily clarified the issues as a beginning point for the discussion: 1. The articulation plan for the LPN programs from Community and Technical College System and the Department of Education. 2. Transfers between programs. 3. Pathway to continuing education, from associate to BSN. All three issues are very different need to decide which is most pressing and which we want to deal with first. Or, which would be the easiest to complete initially. DR. Kyle asked the group what they thought was easiest. Dr. Sellers stated that she participated in the LPN articulation plan group; started by looking at things that were in common; instead of the differences. Need to look at the LPN articulation plan and then see where/what can do. Dr. Persily stated that in that CTC LPN plan there was agreement on the core classes if you transferred you would not have to retest; by virtue of certification from any one institution; that it would be accepted by all. Dr. Witt stated that all incoming students are evaluated as transfer students. That her institution has allowed students to take courses out of sequence; general education courses are taught when have a group that needs them. Dr. Persily asked if could use this as a model for the RN educational pathways? Dr. Sellers state that in the discussion of the LPN programs; only state schools were included in that plan; need to include all programs; dissemination of information was poor; needs to be more inclusive. May need to go back and look at that model and make sure both public/private schools know what is in it; and what they need to do make this work. Page 3 of 5

4 Duane Napier asked if this is something the WVCN can facilitate do we have a schematic of all programs all together? Dr. Sellers stated that this has been done repeatedly; need to do something fresh. Dr. Cochran stated that like schools/programs should work together. Dr. Kyle stated that in looking at the LPN plan, may also find commonalities between ASN to BSN, too. Ms. Klocke suggested starting with the planning sheets to pick up the common threads. Dr. Sellers also suggested identifying the core concepts from the progression plans. Ms. Beebe suggested looking at admission requirements and general education. Dr. Persily asked Mr. Napier to set up meeting toward the end of March to review all this material. Ms. Karen Daniels, of Mountainstate University, asked if the information will be sent to all schools? Dr. Kyle stated that it should be sent all schools of nursing in the state. Duane Napier stated that the private schools were left out of the LPN articulation plan work and that will not be the case this time. Discussion continued regarding how to meet to discuss. Consensus was to have separate meetings. Duane Napier stated that if he had copies of each institution s progression plans beforehand, that he could develop it into a spreadsheet, that then could be reviewed by each group prior to meeting. Dr. Kyle and Dr. Persily concurred. It was decided that the statewide BSN programs will meet on March 13, 2007 from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Higher Education Policy Commission and will discuss admission requirements, common curriculum, mobility and general education program. The statewide A.D.N. programs will meet on April 5 th from 10:00 to 2:00 at the Higher Education Policy Commission, and will discuss admission requirements, common curriculum, mobility and general education/overall curriculum progression. Dr. Kyle asked for any further discussion. VI. Strategic Plan A. Review changes of Plan relevant to the Subcommittee Duane Napier stated that he has developed but not sent out the revised Page 4 of 5

5 format yet, as he was confused as to what process the Board had requested. Dr. Persily that the he was to work with each subcommittee; since he has completed a template, to send out to all subcommittees for review before the next meeting. VI. Announcements No announcements. VII. Next Meeting Date and Adjournment The next meeting of the subcommittee is scheduled for March 9, 2007 at 1:30 p.m.; President s Conference Room; 9 th Floor, at WV Higher Education Policy Commission. Dr. Kyle will contact ADDNE. Duane Napier will send out the LPN articulation plan and the guidelines ADDNE developed. He will include map of all programs in state for additions/changes. Agenda items for the next R&RI meeting include review of minutes of January 12 th and February 9 th, and will review the strategic plan. Duane Napier will develop a press release with all scholarship award names and will develop the second semester scholarship program report and will attach exact scholarship funding numbers. Dr. Kyle asked for a motion to adjourn. Pam Alderman so moved; and the motion passed unanimously. Signatures: Chair Date Executive Director Date Page 5 of 5