NOVEMBER 2013 NEWSLETTER MNORN IS HOLDING ITS FIRST ELECTION! MNORN s election will be held electronically. On Friday, November 8th you will be receiving an email from Election- America, notifying you that the election is open and informing you of how to get to the website and cast your votes. The positions to be elected are First Vice President, Treasurer, Director (2), Nominating Committee (3) and MNORN Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly (1). Besides voting for the slate of candidates presented, you will be able to cast write-in votes. The slate of candidates is listed on the next page of this newsletter The voting period will close on November 25th at 11:59PM. Please join us in thanking all of the candidates who are running for office. And, don t forget to vote! The MNORN Board of Directors adopted the following goals for 2014 at their September Board Retreat: Increase member participation at the national level. Increase opportunities for collegiality and networking. Facilitate a broader discussion of nursing, the profession, and the wider impact on patient care. Monitor developments in nursing practice, research, and health policy.
Slate of Candidates for MNORN Offices First Vice President Mary Tanner, Duluth MN Treasurer Mary Ellen Imdieke, Blaine MN Director Linda Mash, Hopkins MN Director Kelsey Scanlon, Rochester MN Director Joseph Twitchell, Rochester MN Nominating Committee Mary Absolon, Minneapolis MN Nominating Committee Karen Monsen, Stillwater MN Nominating Committee Blake Frazier, Rochester MN Representative to ANA Membership Assembly Molly Maxwell, Minnetonka MN Representative to ANA Membership Assembly Kelsey Scanlon, Rochester MN Representative to ANA Membership Assembly Sara McCumber, Duluth MN Complete bios are included on the MNORN ballot that you access through Election- America
News from ANCC Congratulations to the nurses at St Cloud Hospital They have been awarded Magnet Redesignation! Redesignation Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA University of California Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA Initial Designation Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Houston, TX Providence St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula, MT Wanted: a Strategic, Innovative, Visionary Leader The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), an internationally renowned subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA), is seeking a new Executive Director with an entrepreneurial spirit. ANCC promotes excellence in nursing and health care globally through credentialing programs that certify and recognize individual nurses in specialty practice areas; recognize healthcare organizations for promoting safe, positive work environments; and accredit continuing nursing education organizations. If you are an executive with a track record in transformational leadership; building strong relationships within the nursing community; extensive knowledge in professional practice, credentialing, and certification, don't miss out on this opportunity. Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible management experience, five of which should include executive-level experience gained in either the non-profit or business sectors in nursing management. Graduate degree in nursing or related healthcare field is required. ANCC and ANA's great working environment promotes collaboration, diversity, and innovation, with an attractive total compensation package. Qualified candidates should visit our website to apply for this opportunity. ANA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn More and Apply for the Position»
Infographic demonstrating three years of progress since the release of the IOM report on the Future of Nursing
Survey: Younger nurses upbeat about RN supply, EMRs Nurse.com News Monday October 28, 2013 A generational gap is showing in nurses views of the practice, with younger RNs more likely to have a positive opinion of the nurse supply and use of electronic medical records, according to a survey. The fourth annual survey was conducted by AMN Healthcare, a healthcare workforce and staffing company. Results were based on 3,413 responses from questionnaires emailed to 101,431 RNs during April 2013. In a time of unprecedented change in the healthcare industry, it becomes even more important to study how the nursing workforce is responding to the myriad new systems, requirements and quality measurements that accompany healthcare reform, Marcia Faller, RN, PhD, chief clinical officer of AMN Healthcare, said in a news release. While the vast majority of nurses remain satisfied with career choice, the younger generation is more optimistic about the profession and more receptive to the changes the industry is experiencing. These are differences that health systems must understand as they work with multiple generations of nurses. Despite existing shortages, RNs ages 19-39 are more confident about the supply of nurses and their ability to meet the demands of healthcare reform, according to the survey. Findings show 45% of younger RNs believe the shortage has improved during the past five years, compared with 41% of RNs ages 40-54 and 34% of RNs ages 55 and older. The generational differences widened when nurses were asked whether healthcare reform will ensure an adequate supply of quality nurses, with 38% of younger nurses saying they were very confident or somewhat confident, compared with 29% and 27% of nurses 40-54 and 55 and older, respectively. Generational differences also appeared in answers about the use of electronic medical records, a requirement of the Affordable Care Act. Younger RNs were more likely to believe their use positively influenced job satisfaction, efficiency and patient care. While 67% of younger nurses agreed or strongly agreed EMRs were a positive influence on job satisfaction, that number fell to 51% for nurses 40-54 and 45% for RNs 55 and older. Similarly, more young RNs (60%) agreed EMRs positively influence productivity and time management compared with older RNs (38%), the survey found. Other key findings Almost 90% of nurses, regardless of age, are satisfied with their career choice, and 73% are satisfied with their current jobs. With the improving economy, approximately 23% of nurses age 55 and older plan to dramatically change their work life, citing retirement, taking a non-nursing job or working part-time as very near-term possibilities. Less than half of RNs with an associate s degree or a diploma plan to pursue any additional education in nursing. However, RNs ages 19-39 are more likely to pursue higher education, with nearly 25% saying they expect to pursue a BSN and 34% planning to obtain an MSN, compared with 22% of RNs ages 40-54 planning to pursue a BSN and 22% eying an MSN. Of younger nurses, 21% are certified in their specialty, but 59% expect to seek certification. RNs ages 19-39 were less likely to believe the quality of care has generally declined (37%), compared with RNs 40-54 (56%) and RNs 55 and older (66%). The potential departure of a significant number of older nurses from the workforce can be concerning, given the unclear supply and demand for nurses in the coming years, but is to be expected as nurses approach retirement age, Faller said in the news release. Healthcare systems must use innovative approaches to attract and retain their workforce while keeping them effective and satisfied. Innovative workforce solutions could help maintain high standards of patient care and efficiency in the era of dramatic change in the healthcare industry.
Do you know what this is? When will your smart phone turn into the most diagnostic tool in your pocket? One aspect of mobile health that cuts costs and also increases availability of medical tools is using smartphone apps. PEEK, or Portable Eye Examination Kit, is a smartphone app in development to try and make available high quality tools available conveniently in developing countries. It consists of a smartphone app that utilizes the camera, LED flash and display to test multiple aspects of the eye exam including visual acuity, visual field, colour vision and many others. While currently not available for download, there is currently a large cohort study in Kenya comparing the effectiveness of PEEK with conventional tools. During this time, the app is also updated constantly to improve on problems encountered in real world testing. Details of patients can also be recorded and tagged using GPS with the PEEK app. While it may still be a while before this app is available for general use, it does show that dramatic improvements in healthcare can come from something as simple as a smartphone app. http://www.peekvision.org Peek Vision App - Headline: Your Smart Phone Can Now Be Your Eye Doctor http://gizmodo.com/your-smartphone-can-now-be-your-eye-doctor-1149714982
MNORN Fall Photos MNORN Board Retreat American Nurses Advocacy Institute, with Mary Behrens, faculty MNORN member Julie Sabo at the MN NACNS Conference (the wonderful MNORN Banner was created by Mary Ellen Imdieke)