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October 19-21, 2016

South Carolina Nurses Association State Convention & 23rd Annual APRN Fall Pharmacology Conference

NURSING: A Kaleidoscope of Practices

Annual Membership Meeting

FridayOctober 21, 2016

Annual Book of Reports

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2016 South Carolina Nurses Association

South Carolina Nurses Association2016 Annual Book of Reports

Table of Contents

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2016 SCNA State Convention Contributors and Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2016 SCNA State Convention Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2016 SCNA State Convention Keynotes “ANA Year of Ethics” & “Ethics…It Is All About You” . . . . . . . . . . 13

Annual Meeting Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

I AM A Nurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Standing Rules & Parliamentary Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Nightingale Tribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

2015 Audited Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 2016 Financial Statement January 1-July 31, 2016 provided at the meeting

Proposed Resolution(s) distributed on site

Current SCNA Bylaws and Organizational Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Proposed Amendments to the SCNA Bylaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

2013-2015 Strategic Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Current 2014-2016 Legislative Priorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Proposed 2016-2018 Legislative Priorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Oath of Office & Other Documents Required For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

List Current SCNA Committee and Chapter Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Current Members of SCNA as of August 22, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Reports of SCNA Board/Chapter Chairs/Committee Chairs President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 President Elect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Nomination Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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Secretary/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Finance Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Director Seat 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Director Seat 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Commission Chairs Commission on SCNA Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 APRN Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Clinical Nurse Leader Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Nurse Educator Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Piedmont Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Psychiatric-Mental Health Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Women’s and Children’s Health Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Commission on Public Policy/Legislation and Legislative Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Commission on Professional Advocacy and Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Continued Education Approver Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Continued Education Provider Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Peer Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Reports from the 2016 ANA Membership Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Reports from Organizations with SCNA Representation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Reports from Organizational Affiliate Members of SCNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 South Carolina Nurses Association CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Annual Meeting of SCNA Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

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WELCOME TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA NURSES ASSOCIATION

2016 STATE CONVENTION &

23RD APRN FALL PHARMACOLOGY CONFERENCE&

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

WELCOME to the 2016 SCNA Meetings . We appreciate your attendance . We hope that this will be several days of discovery and interest in the work of your association and excellent continuing nursing education .

So, WELCOME, enjoy yourselves and help us begin the next year of SCNA life together!

President of SCNA

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WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE SPONSORS, EXHIBITORS, AND DONORS

The South Carolina Nurses Association would like thank the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Mark Miller, General Manager, and all the superb staff for its continuing support of SCNA through the

publication of the SC Nurse, the Annual Book of Reports, and other support.

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SOUTH CAROLINA NURSES ASSOCIATION2016 STATE CONVENTION

& 23RD APRN FALL PHARMACOLOGY CONFERENCE

NURSING: A Kaleidoscope of PracticesSONESTA RESORTHILTON HEAD, SC

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Tuesday, October 18, 2016PRE-CON SESSIONS

3:00-5:00 PM Pre-Con Registration — Attendee Packet Pickup3:30-5:00 PM PRE-CON SESSION Radiology for Sticks and Stones (1 .5 CH/PH/CS)

3:30-5:00 PMPRE-CON SESSION CDC’s 2016 Opiod Prescribing Guidelines for Primary Care (1 .5 CH/PH/CS)

Wednesday, October 19, 20169:30-10:00 AM Pre-Con Registration — Attendee Packet Pickup10:00 AM-12:30 PM PRE-CON SESSION Advanced STEMI Recognition for the APRN (2 .5 CH/PH)

SCNA CONVENTION12:00-5:45 PM Convention Registration — Attendee Packet Pickup

1:30-3:30 PMA to Z Arthropods to Zika: A Look at the Threats From Mosquitos, Spiders and Ticks (2 CH/PH)

1:30-3:30 PMEducation and Practice and How They Work Together For the Future of Healthcare in SC (2 CH)

1:30-3:30 PM Psychopharmacology Update (2 CH/PH/CS)1:30-3:30 PM Street Drugs and What Healthcare Providers Need to Know (2 CH/PH/CS)3:30-4:00 PM Break4:00-5:30 PM Anticoagulation: What is best for my patient? (1 .5 CH/PH)4:00-5:30 PM Autism Across the Life Span (1 .5 CH/PH)

4:00-5:30 PMThe Secret Blood Method: Cutting Edge Approach to Medicine with PRP - Platelet Rich Plasma (1 .5 CH/PH)

4:00-5:30 PM Wound Care (1 .5 CH/PH/CS)5:45-6:45 PM Legislative Update (No CNE)6:45-7:45 PM SCNA Board of Directors Meeting

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Thursday, October 20, 20167:00 AM-5:30 PM Convention Registration — Attendee Packet Pickup7:00-8:00 AM New Member and 1st Time Attendee Breakfast SPECIAL TICKET ONLY7:30 AM Exhibits Set Up8:00-9:30 AM Clinical Nurse Leader: How the CNL Fits in The Kaleidoscope of Nursing (1 .5 CH)8:00-9:30 AM Fostering Healthy Family Reproductive Options, Nationally and in SC (1 .5 CH)8:00-9:30 AM Kaleidoscope of Injuries (1 .5 CH/PH/CS)8:00-9:30 AM Recognition and Treatment of Pediatric Burns (1 .5 CH/PH)

8:00-9:30 AMPushing Pills: Avoiding prescribing pitfalls in the geriatric population for the APRN (1 .5 CH/PH)

9:30-10:00 AM Break with Exhibits10:00 AM-12:00 PM Behavioral Health and emotional wellness for veterans: PTSD and More (2 CH/PH)10:00 AM-12:00 PM Everything You Need to Know About Peripheral Neuropathy . . . .and Then Some (2 CH/PH)10:00 AM-12:00 PM Hep C and HIV from the Primary Care Perspective (2 CH/PH)10:00 AM-12:00 PM Non-Insulin Treatment of Diabetes (2 CH/PH)12:00-1:45 PM Poster Session12:00-1:45 PM Exhibits Open12:30-1:45 PM Lunch 2:00-3:30 PM Having the Last Word - End of Life Conversations (1 .5 CH)2:00-3:30 PM Policy 101 (1 .5 CH)2:00-3:30 PM Retirement Seminar (1 .5 CH)2:00-3:30 PM Risk Management for APRNs (1 .5 CH)2:00-3:30 PM Seeking Nursing Excellence Through Structured Programs (1 .5 CH)3:30-4:00 PM Break with Exhibits4:00-5:00 PM Nursing Pitfalls – Roadmap for Successful Navigation (No CNE)4:00-5:30 PM Pharmacology Update Part A (must attend Part B on Friday for Credit)

5:45-6:45 PMReception hosted by Hilton Head Regional Healthcare – Coastal Carolina Hospital and Hilton Head Hospital

Friday, October 21, 20167:30 AM-3:30 PM Convention Registration — Attendee Packet Pickup7:30-8:15 AM Exhibits Open

8:15-9:15 AMGENERAL SESSION: ANA’s New Scope of Practice (1 CH) recommend purchasing New Scope of Practice, 3rd Edition

9:45-10:45 AM GENERAL SESSION: Safety 360 — Taking Responsibility Together! (1 CH)10:45-11:00AM Break with Exhibits11:00-12:00 PM Annual Membership Meeting

12:00-1:30 PMAwards Luncheon and Speaker MACRA and MIPS What You Need To Know for Quality Reporting ( .75 CH)

1:30-2:00 PM Break with Exhibits

2:00-3:30 PMPharmacology Update Part B -Must Attend Part A on Thursday for Full Credit - (3 CH/PH/CS)

3:30-3:45 PM Exhibit Breakdown

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SCNA Convention General Session Speakers

October 21, 2016

Kahlil A Demonbreun DNP, WHNP-BC, ANP-BC, FAANPSCNA APRN Chapter Chair

“New ANA Scope of Practice Update” 8:15 AM

Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN ANA Vice President

“Safety 360 – Taking Responsibility Together!”9:45 AM

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Poster Abstracts

Thursday, October 20, 201612:00 – 1:45PM

Educating Childcare Providers to be Promoters and Supporters of BreastfeedingCarol E . Vinzant, DNP, RN-BC

Overwhelmed by the Noise!: Managing Alarms and Decreasing Alarm FatigueCeleste R . Romp, MSN, APRN, CCNS, RN-BC

Impact of Educational Intervention on HPV and HPV Vaccine Knowledge and AcceptabilityDeAndra McDuffie, DNP, ANP-C, WHNP-BC

An Evaluation of GNIT: Geriatric Nurse Immersion TrainingCheryl Byrom, RN, BSN, CPAN; Donna L . Wolff MSN, APRN, ANP-BC; Robert J . Wolff, Ph .D . C .H .T .

Mobility on an ACE Unit: Reducing Length of Stay by Increasing AmbulationVictor Hirth, MD; Maya Sabbagh; Donna L . Wolff MSN, APRN, ANP-BC

World Health Organization - Baby Friendly GuidelinesSondra Brown, RN, BSN, IBCLC; Jessica J . Ravenell, MBA, MSN, RN, C-EFM

School-Based Telehealth: An Effective and Innovative Way to Improve Access to CareKelli Garber, MSN, APRN, PPCNP-BC

Second Generation Antipsychotics: Mental Stability without Metabolic SyndromeKim J . Gilmore, DNP, ANP-BC, PMH-CNS, BC

Empowering Nurses through the Creation of a New Shared Governance StructureLisa Evert, RN, MS, RN-BC; Sara Sullivan RN, BSN

A Systems Approach to Improving Care for All Bereaved FamiliesMimi Jenko, DNP, RN, CHPN, PMHCNS-BC; Nancy Short, DrPH, MBA, RN

Analysis of Internet Search Results on Urinary Tract Infections in the ElderlyNarzahni Crumbie; Robert J . Wolff, Ph .D . C .H .T .

Open Access Scheduling: Improving Access to Rural HealthcareShakira Lynn, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Increasing Obesity Diagnosis and Patient Education in Primary CareShelli Gibbs DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

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Poster Abstracts

Reducing Blood Culture Contamination Rates in the Emergency RoomStefani Michael RN, BSN, CEN, CMRN

Removing Barriers to Care (Primary and Specialty Care)Randy Beckett, DNP, DC, NP-C, PMHNP-BC; Stephanie Burgess, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP; Barbara Davenport, MSN, CNM; Nancy Durham, DNP, FNP-BC; Debbie Hopla, DNP, FNP-BC; Marty Hucks, DNP, FNP-BC; Sheryl Mitchell, DNP, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC; Lesley Rathbun, MSN, FNP-BC, CNM; Judith Zink, MSN, FNP-BC

A Critical Incident Debriefing Initiative: Partners and You Supporting Each Other (P.A.U.S.E).Jessica Lucas, RN; Tami Nielson, RN

Utilizing Low Dose Opiates in the Ambulatory Setting to Reduce Dyspnea in Patient with Advanced, Chronic Pulmonary DiseasesTracy K . Fasolino, PhD, MSN, BSN

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2016 SCNA Continuing Nursing Education Sessions

Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Credit:South Carolina Nurses Association is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the Tennessee Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Only RN/APRN’s are eligible to receive nursing contact hours . Each RN/APRN participant will receive Verification of Attendance (VOA) form --yellow paperFor all CNE sessions, in order to receive full contact-hour credit for the CNE activities, you must:

1 . Be present no later than five (5) minutes after starting time2 . Remain until the scheduled ending time3 . Turn in your Verification of Attendance (VOA) form at the conclusion of the event4 . Complete the on-line CNE Evaluation Form for each session . The on-line CNE Evaluation Form

will be emailed following the completion of the session .

Conflict of InterestA Conflict of Interest occurs when an individual has an opportunity to affect educational content about health-care products or services of a commercial interest with which she/he has a financial relationship .

The planners and presenters of this CNE activity have disclosed relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests pertaining to this activity . If applicable disclosures will be made before lecture begins .

SCNA has conflict of interest disclosures on file for all presenters and planners .

Non-Endorsement of ProductsProvision of this education activity by SCNA does not imply endorsement by SCNA or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity .

SCNA gratefully acknowledges the support of companies to support the presentations of speakers . Commercial support does not influence the design and scientific objectivity of any SCNA educational activity .

Off-label Product UseSCNA does not endorse the off label use of any products for a purpose other than for which it was approved by the FDA .

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Qualifications: Nursing Assistant Instructors must have an Associate’s Degree in Nursing or higher with 1 year long term care experience. Practical and Associate Degree Instructors must have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing; Master’s degree preferred. Two years recent clinical experience required in Med/Surg, OB, or Pediatrics. Must have current South Carolina Registered Nurse license. Contact Kimberly Cochran at [email protected] for more information.

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The Accreditation Program of the American Nurses Credentialing Center is interested in the opinions and perspectives of the participants in accredited continuing nursing education activities, particularly those perspectives related to the presence of perceived bias* in the continuing education . For this reason, we are now providing a toll free telephone number .

Participants may access this number at any time to:-tell us of any noted bias or conflict of interest in the education-tell us of any concerns, compliments, or opinions -tell us of a great experience -tell us of an unpleasant experience -tell us your thoughts on the process

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2016 SOUTH CAROLINA NURSES ASSOCIATIONANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING


Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928

October 21, 201611:00AM-12:00PM

I . Call to Order A . Pledge of Allegiance B . Reading of the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, 2015 C . Reading of I AM A Nurse

II . Establishment of the Agenda and Standing Rules

III . Establishment of a quorum: ARTICLE XVI: QUORUM; Section 1 . Establishment of Quorum; (a) The number of voting members present at a duly noticed meeting of the members shall constitute a quorum for any regular or special meetings of the Association .

IV . Time of Remembrance

V . Address of the President

VI . Report of SCNA Treasurer

VII . Report of the SNA-SC President

VIII . Report of Chief Executive Officer

IX . Presentation of Resolution(s)

X . Presentation of Proposed Bylaws

XI . Report of Organizational Units-Full Reports in SCNA Book of Reports These reports will be the highlights of the chapters’ 2016 annual chapter meeting. They will only include plans for 2017, not a report of 2016 activities. A . Commission on SCNA Chapters: - APRN Chapter - Clinical Nurse Leader Chapter

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XII . Report of Tellers and Declaration of Election

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XIV . For the Good of The Order

XV . Adjournment

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I am a Nurse: Together we are ANA Cultural Covenant

“As nurses, ANA members and elected/appointed officials, we need each other to create nursing’s future .

Our issues are big and require the best thinking of each and everyone of us .

Therefore, we shall demonstrate through our behaviors and preparation our commitment to the spirit and purposes of ANA .

We recognize that we are more alike than we are different, but we know that differences often lead up to better decisions .

We believe that passion is positive and confrontation is counterproductive .

We affirm the value of each person .

We shall create an atmosphere of acceptance, demonstrating care for each other, as we do our patients .

We shall listen to each other so each voice will feel heard .

We shall respect each other’s opinions .

We shall be positive and open to new possibilities .

We shall build on our past by focusing on our future .

Through consideration, collaboration, compromise and consensus we can achieve our common goals .1

‘If not us, who? If not now, when?’

1 Authored by the Ohio Nurses Association, 2009 Adopted by the ANA House of Delegates June 2010

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STANDING RULES

Rule 1 . For admission to the annual meeting, to facilitate identification and seating, members shall be required to wear the official name tag issued at registration .

Rule 2 . Members may not speak and debate more than twice to the same question or longer than three minutes, without permission granted by a two-thirds vote with debate . No member may speak more than once to a question if a member who has not spoken wishes to do so .

Rule 3 . Any member of SCNA may be granted the privilege of the floor .

Rule 4 . All main motions offered by a member shall be in writing (on the forms provided), signed by the maker and the seconder, and shall be given directly to a Monitor for immediate forwarding to the chair as soon as the speaker has been recognized . Members making incidental motions not in writing will give name before making a motion .

Rule 5 . Business interrupted by a recess of the meeting shall be resumed at the point where it was interrupted at the end of the recess .

Rule 6 . Any substantive resolution forwarded to SCNA for consideration of the Reference Committee which was not approved for presentation, if introduced by an individual member, must receive a two-thirds vote of the Annual Meeting to reach the floor for consideration and a majority vote of the Annual Meeting to be adopted .

Rule 7 . Any substantive resolution not of emergency nature nor one previously forwarded to SCNA if introduced by an individual member, must receive a three-fourths vote of the Annual Meeting for consideration and a two-thirds vote of the Annual Meeting to be adopted .

Rule 8 . The members will act only on the resolves of the resolutions and the recommendations of reports . Questions of clarification about the intent and meaning of the resolves and recommendations will be handled according to parliamentary procedure .

Rule 9 . Notices for announcements to the Annual Meeting shall be in writing, signed by the person (or proper representative to the person) under whose authority the announcement is issued, and shall be sent to the desk of the recording secretary .

Rule 10 . The Board of Directors shall be authorized to approve the minutes of the Annual Meeting not later than the first regular meeting of the Board of Directors during 2017 Board year .

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TIPS ON PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

Parliamentary procedure must not be viewed as a set of arbitrary rules . It should be considered as the application of common sense and logic in the conduct of a meeting . Compliance with this set of rules serves to protect, and is directly related to, our jealously guarded ideal of democratic process . The great value of the democratic process is open and orderly discussion which results in intelligent compromise . When general consent is evidenced by a group, the importance of following parliamentary procedure becomes primarily that of maintaining the orderly conduct of a meeting .

Democratic principles basic to the appropriate conduct of a meeting are as follows:1 . Justice and courtesy to all .2 . One thing at a time3 . Rule of the majority4 . Right of the minority to be heard .

The rules contained in the latest edition of ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER shall govern meetings of this association in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws .

SOME RULES OF DEBATE1 . Recognition by the chair is, of course, the first step in presenting a motion .2 . Time will be saved if members will think carefully before wording a motion so as not to make it too

long, say what they really want and not include points of discussion in the motion .3 . All motions, other than those of a personal nature, must be in writing .4 . No business involving any kind of action should be conducted without a motion .5 . All main motions are debatable .6 . Debate begins after the motion is made .7 . Debate should be limited to the motion before the assembly .8 . Proposer of the motion may speak to it first .9 . Proposer of the motion may not speak against his/her motion, but may vote against it .10 . Address remarks through the presiding officer; do not speak directly to other members during debate .11 . Avoid personalities . The motion is under discussion not the proposer .12 . The presiding officer should not enter into debate and cannot close debate .13 . Voting may be done by general consent (silence) . Chair says, “If there is no objection, the report will

be accepted as information .”14 . The Chair votes only if his/her vote will change the result or break a tie . If his/her vote creates a tie,

the motion is lost .

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OBTAINING THE FLOOR AND PROCESSING A MAIN MOTION

1 . Member addresses the Presiding Officer, “Mr ./Madam President”

2 . Presiding Officer recognizes member by calling his/her name .

3 . Member proposes motion, “I move that _____________”

4 . Another member seconds the motion, “I second the motion .”

5 . Presiding Officer states the motion, “It has been moved and seconded that ________________ .”

6 . Presiding Officer calls for debate, “Is there any discussion?” “Are there any remarks?” “Are you ready for the question?”

7 . Presiding Officer takes the vote when debate has ended . “The question is on the adoption of the motion that (repeat the motion) . Those in favor say ‘Aye .’ Those opposed say, ‘No .’”

8 . Presiding Officer announces result of vote . “The ayes have it . The motion is carried, and we (state effect of adopting the motion) .” “The noes have it . The motion is lost, and we will not (state effect of not adopting the motion) .”

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PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE AT A GLANCEBASED ON ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER

TO DO THIS YOU SAY THISMAY YOU

INTERRUPT SPEAKER?

MUST YOU BE

SECONDED?

IS THE MOTION

DEBATABLE?

WHAT VOTE IS

REQUIRED?

Adjourn the meeting* “I move the meeting be adjourned”

NO YES NO Majority

Recess the meeting* “I move the meeting be recessed until . . .”

NO YES NO Majority

Complain about noise, room temperature, etc .

“Point of personal privilege”

YES NO NO No Vote

Suspend further consideration of something”

“I move to table the motion”

NO YES NO Majority

End debate “I move the previous question”

NO YES NO 2/3 vote

Postpone consideration of something

“I move this matter be postponed until . . .”

NO YES YES Majority

Have something studied further

“I move this matter be referred to a Committee”

NO YES YES Majority

Amend a motion “I move that this motion be amended by . . .”

NO YES YES Majority

Introduce business (a primary motion)

“I move that . . .” NO YES YES Majority

Object to a procedure or to a personal affront*

“Point of Order” YES NONO

*Chair DecidesNo Vote

Request Information* “Point of Information” YES NO NO No Vote

Ask for a vote by actual count to verifya voice vote*

“I call for a division of the house”

NO NO NO No Vote

Object to considering some undiplomatic matter*

“I object to consideration of this question”

YES NO NO 2/3 Vote

Take up a matter previously tabled*

“I move to take from the table . . .”

NO YES NO Majority

Reconsider something already disposed of*

“I move to reconsider the action relative to . . .”

YES YES YES Majority

Consider something out of its scheduled order*

“I move to suspend the rules and consider . . .”

NO YES NO 2/3 Vote

Vote on a ruling by the chair*

“I appeal the chair’s decision”

YES YES YES Majority

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Cheryl Diane Eastlake of Columbia, South Carolina . Born in Heidelberg, Germany, she was a graduate of the University of South Carolina . As a registered nurse she worked at Palmetto Health Baptist for 38 years in the neonatal intensive care unit . Ms . Eastlake died on January 7, 2016 .

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CURRENT SCNA BYLAWS AS OF OCTOBER 11, 2013

ARTICLE I: TITLE, PURPOSES, FUNCTIONS

Section 1. Title

The name of this Association shall be the South Carolina Nurses Association, hereinafter referred to as SCNA .

Section 2. Purposes

The purposes of the SCNA shall be toa . foster high standards of nursing .b . promote the professional and educational advancement of nurses .c . promote the welfare of nurses .d . promote better health care for all people .

The purposes shall be unrestricted by consideration of age, color, creed, disability gender, health status, lifestyle, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation .

Section 3. Functions

The functions of the SCNA shall be toa . promote, through appropriate means, standards of nursing practice, nursing education, and nursing

services as defined by the American Nurses Association, ANA .b . insure adherence to the code of ethical conduct for nurses established by ANA .c . promote legislation and speak for the nursing profession in regard to legislation, governmental

programs and health policy .d . support maintenance of nurse resources to meet health care needs .e . promote and protect the economic and professional security of nurses .f . represent and speak for the professional nurse with allied health groups, state and local organizations,

governmental bodies and the public .g . represent and speak for the nursing profession with allied health groups, state and local organizations,

governmental bodies and the public .h . provide for the continuing professional development of nurses .i . provide for representation in the annual Membership Assembly of ANA j . promote relationships with the South Carolina Student Nurses Association .

ARTICLE II: CHAPTERS

Section 1. Definition

Groups of nurses who are members of the South Carolina Nurses Association which have been or hereafter may be organized based on shared nursing practice interests or geographical boundaries . SCNA Chapters shall operate under a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the SCNA Board of Directors . The MOA shall be reviewed annually by the SCNA Board .

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ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Composition

a . SCNA shall be composed of members who meet the qualifications in these bylaws unrestricted by consideration of age, color, creed, disability, gender, health status, lifestyle, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation .

b . SCNA shall be composed of Full Members who belong to the American Nurses Association (ANA) through the state and have representation in the International Council of Nurses through the ANA and who may have membership in the SCNA Chapters; and State-Only Members who live and/or practice in the state of South Carolina only pursuant to a sanctioned agreement with ANA .

c . The SCNA shall remain affiliated with the American Nurses Association until such time as 2/3 of the entire SCNA full membership votes to disaffiliate from the ANA . SCNA membership, for these purposes, is defined as individual members of the SCNA who have ANA rights and privileges of membership as a result of their SCNA membership . The vote may occur by mail or electronic ballot, with appropriate notice and procedures to protect the integrity and validity of the vote .

d . The SCNA shall be composed of all registered nurses who meet the qualifications stated in these bylaws

e . A registered nurse is qualified for membership in SCNA if that nurse: 1 . Has been granted a license to practice as a registration nurse in at least one state, territory or the

District of Columbia and does not have a license under suspension or revocation in any state, territory, or the District of Columbia and is otherwise in titled by law to practice .

2 . Has retired and/or no longer chooses to practice, but whose license was in good standing with her/his licensee board at the time the nurse made the decision not to maintain and active license .

3 . Is a nurse in recovery who has surrendered her/his license to practice .

Section 2. Qualifications

a . A member is one—1 . who has been granted a license to practice as a registered nurse in at least one state or territory,

or possession of the United States and does not have a license under suspension or revocation in any state, or is otherwise entitled by law to practice and whose renewal of membership shall be contingent upon the granting of licensure as a registered nurse;

2 . who may be a nurse in recovery who has surrendered a license to practice, or a nurse who has retired and/or no longer chooses to practice, but whose license was in good standing with his/her licensing board at the time the nurse made the decision not to maintain an active license;

3 . whose application for membership in SCNA has been accepted;4 . whose dues are not delinquent;5 . whose membership in not under revocation for violation of the Code of Ethics for Nurses With

Interpretive Statements, 2015 or the bylaws of this Association .6 . Honorary Full Membership shall be given to those registered nurses who have been members

of the SCNA/ANA for 30 or more years and age 65 or at the discretion of the SCNA Board of Directors . There shall be no dues amount associated with honorary membership .

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Section 3. Membership Rights and Obligations

Members as defined in these Bylaws shall be given all the rights and obligations of membership in the ANA through SCNA . In addition:

a . Full Members shall have memberships rights as follows:1 . Participate in the elections of SCNA in accordance with these Bylaws .2 . Participate in the elections of SCNA’s two representatives and alternates to the annual

Membership Assembly of ANA .3 . Serve SCNA and ANA in elected and appointed positions in accordance with SCNA and ANA

Bylaws .4 . Fulfill the requirements of office if elected or appointed .5 . Attend any meetings and other unrestricted activities SCNA and ANA .6 . Attend the Congress of the International Council of Nurses .7 . Utilize such SCNA and ANA services as may be available .8 . Submit proposals for consideration to SCNA .9 . Hold membership in SCNA Chapters in accordance with provisions of the Bylaws .10 . Receive a Constituent SCNA/ANA membership card .11 . Receive the SC Nurse and ANA Membership Publications .12 . Have the right of due process for the denial of any of the above rights .13 . Shall have the right to receive benefits from the ANA as a member at the national level

b . State-Only Members shall have membership rights as follows:1 . Participate in the elections of SCNA in accordance with SCNA Bylaws .2 . Serve SCNA in elected and appointed positions in accordance with SCNA Bylaws .3 . Attend any meeting and unrestricted activities of SCNA .4 . Utilize such SCNA services as may be available .5 . Receive an SCNA membership card .6 . Receive the SC Nurse .7 . Submit proposals for consideration to SCNA .8 . Hold membership in SCNA Chapters in accordance with provision of the SCNA Bylaws .9 . Have the right of due process for the denial of any of the above rights .10 . Shall have no rights to belong to or receive benefits from the ANA at the national level .

c . Full Members shall have membership obligations as follows:1 . Abide by the Bylaws of SCNA and ANA .2 . Abide by the Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements, 2015 .3 . Pay dues as required by the Bylaws .4 . Fulfill the requirements of office if elected or appointed .

d . State-Only Members shall have membership obligations as follows:1 . Abide by the Bylaws of SCNA .2 . Abide by the Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements, 2015 .3 . Pay dues as required by the Bylaws .4 . Fulfill the requirements of office if elected or appointed .

e . Honorary Members do not have the obligation to pay dues as required by the Bylaws .

Section 4. Disciplinary Action

a . A member may be disciplined for cause by SCNA or by a Chapter . Charges shall be filed with the Association in whose jurisdiction the alleged violation occurred .

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b . Cause for disciplinary action may include violation of—1 . the purpose, goals, and bylaws of SCNA; or2 . the Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements, 2015 as adopted by the ANA Board

of Directors .3 . Cause for disciplinary action may include violation of the ANA Bylaws .

c . Subject to these Bylaws and the South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1994, as amended (the “Act’), a member may be expelled or suspended, and a membership in SCNA terminated if not less than fifteen (15) days prior written notice, sent by first class or certified mail, of the proposed expulsion, suspension, or termination of a member and the reason therefore shall be delivered to such member in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article III, Section 5 hereof . Such notice shall set forth the date, place, and time such member shall be given the opportunity to be heard orally by the hearing panel, which shall be not less than five (5) days before the effective date of the expulsion, suspension, or termination . Such notice shall also set forth the address to which and date by which such member may to be heard in writing by the hearing panel, which shall be not less than five (5) days before the effective date of the expulsion, suspension, or termination . Upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the hearing panel, SCNA acting fair and reasonable taking into consideration all of the relevant facts and circumstances, may expel or suspend a member, or terminate such membership . A member who has been expelled or suspended shall remain liable to SCNA for dues, assessments, or fees as a result of obligations incurred or commitments made before such expulsion or suspension .

d . No disciplinary action shall be taken unless the member is served with written specific charges, given a reasonable time to prepare a defense, and given a fair hearing in accordance with common parliamentary and statutory law .

e . A member may be suspended, terminated, censured or expelled by a hearing panel, established by, but not composed of, the SCNA Board of Directors .

f . The decision of the hearing panel may be appealed to the SCNA Board of Directors; the decision of the Board of Directors shall be final .

g . SCNA Chapters, and other Constituent/State Nurses Associations (C/SNAs) shall be notified by SCNA when a member has been subject to any disciplinary action by SCNA .

h . Expulsion of a member from SCNA shall result in expulsion from the Chapter .i . An expelled SCNA member shall be reinstated upon approval by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board

of Directors .j . A member expelled by SCNA who is subsequently reinstated by SCNA shall be automatically

reinstated by the Chapter .k . Any disciplinary action by a Constituent/State Nurses Association (C/SNAs) against one of its

members shall be given full recognition and enforcement, provided such action was taken in accordance with the disciplining C/SNA Bylaws and disciplinary procedures .

Section 5. Notice

a . An oral notice to members is permissible if reasonable under the circumstances and is effective when communicated in a comprehensible manner . Written notice, if in comprehensible form, is effective at the earliest of the following:1 . When received;2 . Five (5) days after its deposit in the United States mail, if mailed correctly addressed with first

class postage affixed;3 . On the date shown on the return receipt, if sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt

requested, and the receipt is signed by or on behalf of the addressee; or

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4 . Fifteen (15) days after its deposit in the United States mail, if mailed correctly addressed and with other than first class, registered, or certified postage affixed .

b . Written notice is correctly addressed to a member if addressed to the member’s address shown in SCNA’s current list of members . A written notice or report delivered as part of a newsletter, magazine or other publication regularly sent to members constitutes a written notice or report if addressed or delivered to the member’s address shown in SCNA’s current list of members, or in the case of members who are residents of the same household and who have the same address in SCNA’s current list of members, if addressed or delivered to one of such members, at the address appearing on SCNA’s current list of members .

ARTICLE IV: ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATES

Section 1. Qualifications

An organizational affiliate of SCNA is an association that-a . Is a national or state nursing organization that meets established Organization Affiliates Criteria .b . Has a governing body composed of a majority of registered nurses .c . Has been granted organizational affiliate status by the Board of Directors .d . Has paid an organizational affiliation fee to SCNA .

Section 2. Responsibilities

Each organizational affiliate shall maintain a mission and purpose harmonious with the purposes and functions of SCNA .

Section 3. Rights

Each organizational affiliate shall be entitled toa . One registered nurse participant shall have a voice, but no vote, in the SCNA Annual Membership

Meeting .b . Make reports or presentations to the SCNA Annual Membership Meeting within its area of expertise .c . Submit names of registered nurses representatives for appointment to ad hoc groups, and task forces .

ARTICLE V: DUES

Section 1. Amount of Dues

a . Full Membership includes:1 . ANA Dues:

a) SCNA will pay dues to ANA in accordance with the policies adopted by the Membership Assembly .

b) The SCNA shall continue to pay dues to the ANA pursuant to the ANA Bylaws and Membership Assembly policy .

1 . SCNA Dues:a) The amount of the annual SCNA dues shall be established by 2/3 vote of the Full Members

present and voting at the Annual Membership Meeting of the SCNA .

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b) The SCNA Board of Directors may establish a policy providing for an automatic cost of living increase in the SCNA dues…a dues escalator . This dues escalator, based on the Consumer Price Index for urban consumers (CPI-U), will increase triennially at the same time as ANA’s inflation escalation and pass through to the ANA SCNA full members with notice but without requiring additional authorization of the Annual Meeting . It will never exceed more than 2 percent per annum .

c) The Board of Directors shall establish an operating budget for the chapters from the SCNA dues .

d) No monies shall be refunded nor additional monies collected when a change in dues category is made within a membership year .

b . State-Only Membership includes: 1 . State-Only Membership Dues shall be established by the Board of Directors .

a) State-Only Membership Dues shall include SCNA dues and those fees established through agreement with the ANA for purposes of representation at the national/international level and any service fees .

b) The SCNA Board of Directors may establish a policy providing for an automatic cost of living increase in the SCNA dues…a dues escalator . This dues escalator, based on the Consumer Price Index for urban consumers (CPI-U), will increase triennially at the same time as ANA’s inflation escalation and pass through to the ANA SCNA full members with notice but without requiring additional authorization of the Annual Meeting . It will never exceed more than 2 percent per annum .

c) No monies shall be refunded nor additional monies collected when a change in dues category is made within a membership year .

Section 2. Notification of Dues Changes

The SCNA Members shall be notified in writing of any proposal to change the dues at least sixty (60) days prior to the SCNA Annual Membership Meeting at which the proposal is to be voted upon .

Section 3. South Carolina Nurse

Of the dues paid by members, a portion, as decided by the Board, will be for an annual subscription to the Association’s official publication, The S . C . Nurse .

Section 4. Special Member Dues for Full Members

a . Full Members who qualify for the following may elect to pay fifty percent (50%) of the dues:1 . Registered Nurses who are not employed;2 . Registered Nurses who are students in full time study;3 . Graduates of the basic nursing programs for a first year of membership if initiated within six

(6) months following graduation and those members who are continuing in a second year of membership following the condition of (b), for those who were members in good standing of the Student Nurses Association of South Carolina;

b . Full Members who qualify for the following may elect to pay twenty-five (25%) percent of the dues:1 . sixty-six (66) years of age or older, who are not employed2 . new RN’s who were members in good standing of the Student Nurses Association of South

Carolina before graduation from their under graduate nursing program, for the first year of membership, if the membership is initiated within six (6) months of licensure .

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c . State-Only Members do not qualify for any special member dues rates .

Section 5. Transfers of Memberships

a . A Full Member who moves out of this state may apply to the Secretary of this Association for transfer to another Constituent/State Nurses Association of the ANA . The SCNA is not required to refund to the individual member dues already paid .

b . A Full Member who has made full payment of dues to another Constituent/State Nurses Association of the ANA may transfer to this Association without further payment of dues for the remainder of the membership year . The request for transfer shall be signed by the Secretary of the Constituent Member Association issuing the transfer .

c . State-Only Members who are in good standing may transfer from or to a Constituent Member State that has a State-Only Membership option if an agreement between the Constituent Member States has been established .

d . A State-Only Member who has made full payment of dues to another Constituent Member Association of the ANA may transfer to this Association without further payment of dues for the remainder of the membership year, in compliance with Article V, Section 5 (c) . The request for transfer shall be signed by the Secretary of the Constituent Member Association issuing the transfer .

ARTICLE VI: BOARD OF DIRECTORS


The Board of Directors is the corporate body composed of officers, directors, and commission chairs, as elected by the members of SCNA .


a . The Board of Directors shall consist of the Officers of the Association which are President, President-elect, Secretary/Treasurer, two (2) directors one of whom is a newly licensed nurse who graduated within five (5) years from a basic nursing program and who is a direct care provider, three (3) Chairpersons of the Commissions .

b . President of South Carolina Nurses Foundation (SCNF) or the President’s designee shall be eligible to attend meetings of the Board with voice but without vote .

c . The President of the South Carolina Student Nurses Association or the President’s designee shall be eligible to attend meetings of the Board with voice but without vote .

d . All Chapter executive committee chairs shall be ex-officio members of the Board of Directors with voice, but without vote .


a . Officers shall be elected by mail or elections balloting as hereinafter provided . Candidate for President and President Elect shall also be listed as candidates for representatives to the Membership Assembly of ANA . Vacancies in office shall be filled as hereinafter provided .

b . No members of the Board shall—1 . serve more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same office;2 . serve more than eight (8) consecutive years on the Board;

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3 . hold more than one (1) seat on the Board at a time;4 . serve as a member of the Professional Advocacy and Development Commission

c . A Board Member who serves one-half (1/2) term or more shall be considered to have served a full term .

d . Officers shall have the authority and shall perform the duties usually performed by such officers, and also such duties as specified in the SCNA Book of Positions and Roles and as authorized by the Board of Directors of this Association .

e . The Secretary/Treasurer shall have responsibility for preparing minutes of the directors’ and members’ meetings and for authenticating records of SCNA .

Section 4. Vacancies

Absence from two consecutive meetings may be the cause for declaring a vacancy as determined by a majority of the Board of Directors . A vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the Board of Directors with the exception of the office of President . If a vacancy occurs in the office of President, the President-elect shall assume the office of President and the Board of Directors shall appoint a new President-Elect .

ARTICLE VII: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE


The Executive Committee shall have the administrative power to transact all SCNA business between Board meetings and serves as the personnel committee for the Association; provided however, no committee may authorize distributions; approve or recommend to members dissolution, merger, or the sale, pledge, or transfer of all or substantially all the SCNA’s assets; elect, appoint, or remove Directors or fill vacancies on the board or on any committee; or adopt, repeal, or amend the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws .


The Executive Committee shall be composed of the President, the President-elect, and the Secretary/Treasurer . Only members of the Board of Directors shall serve as voting members of the Executive Committee .

ARTICLE VIII: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER


The Board of Directors shall delegate to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) the authority to manage the association according to policies established by the SCNA Annual Membership Meeting and the Board of Directors .

Section 2. Accountability

The CEO shall be accountable to the Board of Directors .

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a . The CEO shall employ, direct, promote and terminate staff of the association .b . The CEO may represent the association and serve as spokesperson on matters of established policy

and positions .

ARTICLE IX: COMMISSIONS


A commission is a specific body of organization and communication to which the Annual Membership Meeting assigns specific responsibilities related to fulfilling the functions of SCNA . Commissions are accountable to the Board of Directors and report to the Annual Membership Meeting .

Section 2. Composition and Designation

The following Commissions are established with membership consisting of the chairperson or designated representative of the structural units listed below each:

a . Commission on SCNA Chapters1 . SCNA Chapters

b . Commission on Professional Advocacy and Development1 . Peer Assistance Program2 . Continuing Education Approver Committee3 . Continuing Education Provider Committee

c . Commission on Public Policy / Legislation1 . Legislative Committee


Each Commission shall perform the duties as specified in the SCNA Book of Positions and Roles and as designated by the Board of Directors of this association .

ARTICLE X: ELECTED COMMITTEES


The Nominating Committee shall be the only elected committee of the South Carolina Nurses Association .


The Nominating Committee shall be composed of not more than seven (7) Full (SCNA/ANA) members of the Association representative of the fields related to the Committee’s functions .

a . All Committee members shall be elected by the membership in even-numbered years to serve a two (2) year term .

b . The elected member receiving the highest number of votes shall convene the first meeting of the committee, at which point the committee shall elect its own chair .

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c . Committee members shall be eligible to serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms . A Committee member who has served one-half (1/2) term or more shall be considered to have served a full term .


a . The Nominating Committee is responsible for developing and implementing a program of activity to carry out the Committee’s functions within the bylaws and policies determined by the Annual Membership Meeting, the Board of Directors and the SCNA Book of Positions and Roles .

b . The Nominating Committee shall determine the extent of the Association’s concerns, actions and influence in its respective area of responsibility .

c . The Nominating Committee shall report and be accountable to the Board of Directors and Annual Membership Meeting .

ARTICLE XI: APPOINTED COMMITTEES


There shall be the following committees: Committee on Bylaws, Continuing Education Approver Committee, Continuing Education Provider Committee, and Finance Committee .


a . Appointed Committees, with the exception of the Continuing Education Approver Committee and the Continuing Education Provider Committee, shall consist of no fewer than five (5) members appointed by the President with the approval of the Board of Directors, unless otherwise specified in the Bylaws, to serve for two (2) years or until their successors are appointed .

b . The Continuing Education Approver Committee and the Continuing Education Provider Committee shall consist of no fewer than five (5) members but no more than fifteen (15) members appointed by the President with approval of the Board of Directors unless otherwise specified in the bylaws, to serve for three (3) years on a staggered basis or until their successors are appointed .

c . Members of the Committee on Bylaws must be Full (SCNA/ANA) Members .


a . The authority and responsibility of such Committees shall be the investigation and study of matters relating to the accomplishment of the purposes, functions, and/or administration of the Association of a continuous and recurring character and within the limitations of the defined responsibilities .

b . In addition, the Continuing Education Approver Committee and the Continuing Education Provider Committee shall be responsible for the continuing education approver unit activities and continuing education provider unit activities within SCNA .

c . The Committees shall:1 . report their findings and recommendations to the Board of Directors and the Annual Membership

Meeting;2 . create subcommittees to accomplish specified tasks related to the Committee’s duties;3 . prepare an annual budget based on the planned income and expenditures and submit it to the

Committee on Finance for incorporation into the annual budget;

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4 . The Continuing Education Approver Committee and the Continuing Education Provider Committee will develop and implement those functions relative to approving and providing ANCC accredited continuing education activities within SCNA .

Section 4. Vacancies

Absence from two consecutive regular meetings of a committee may be cause for declaring a vacancy as determined by a majority of the Board of Directors . A vacancy in a Committee shall be filled by appointment by the Board of Directors from nominees submitted by members of the Committee and structural units of SCNA .

ARTICLE XII: SPECIAL COMMITTEES


There shall be Special Committees as created by the Annual Membership Meeting, the Board of Directors, or other Association units so authorized .


The qualifications and number of members of these Committees shall be determined by the Annual Membership Meeting, the Board of Directors or other Association units so authorized .

ARTICLE XIII: NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

Section 1. Candidates

a . Any Full Member in good standing is eligible for elected or appointed office in SCNA .b . Any State-Only Member in good standing is eligible for elected or appointed office at the state level

with the exception of President, President-elect, and Representatives and Alternates to Membership Assembly of ANA, and members of the Nominating Committee .

c . State-only members may vote for all officers . State-only members cannot vote for the two members to attend the Membership Assembly of ANA or the Alternates to the Representatives or the members of the Nominating Committee .

d . Representatives to the Membership Assembly of ANA shall be a separate election for the two SCNA members of the Assembly .

e . Members shall be considered eligible in one elected office in SCNA at any one time with the exception of the nominating committee and/or Representatives to Membership Assembly or Chapter Officers .

Section 2. Nominations

a . Candidates for office shall meet established qualifications and shall consent to serve if elected .b . An individual member who meets the established qualifications for an elected office may declare as a

candidate by writing to the Secretary of SCNA .c . The slate of candidates shall be published, in accordance with Article X, Section 3(a), above, in the

SC Nurse at least sixty (60) days before the Annual Membership Meeting of SCNA . SCNA members shall be notified in writing in accordance with approved policy .

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Section 3. Elections

a . Elections shall be held annually following the approved schedule .b . Elections shall be by secret ballot prior to SCNA Annual Membership Meeting . The ballot may

be by mail or by electronic voting . Mailed ballots will be in accordance with Article X, Section 3(a) . Electronic balloting is permitted if the integrity of the ballot is preserved and the SCNA does not access the ballot for purpose of identifying how a member voted and the ballot is available in accordance with Article X, Section 3(a) .

Section 4. Challenge

Any challenge to the elections shall be filed with the Secretary within thirty (30) days after the announcement of the election .

Section 5. Action by Written Ballot or Electronic Ballot

Any action that may be taken at any annual, regular, or special meeting of the members, including but not limited to elections, may be taken without a meeting if SCNA delivers a written or electronic ballot to every member entitled to vote on the matter . Such written or electronic ballot shall set forth each proposed action and provide an opportunity to vote for or against each proposed action . Approval by written or electronic ballot pursuant to this section is valid only when the number of votes cast by ballot equals or exceeds the quorum required to be present at a meeting authorizing the action, and the number of approvals equals or exceeds the number of votes that would be required to approve the matter at a meeting at which the total number of votes cast was the same as the number of votes cast by ballot . All solicitations for votes by written or electronic ballot shall indicate the number of responses needed to meet the quorum requirements; state the percentage of approvals necessary to approve the matter other than elections; and specify the time by which a ballot or electronic response must be received by SCNA in order to be counted . A written or electronic ballot may not be revoked .

ARTICLE XIV: REPRESENTATION

Section 1. Member Representation at the SCNA Annual Membership Meeting

a . The SCNA members shall be directly involved in the processes of the Association .b . The voting body of SCNA at each Annual Membership Meeting or special meeting shall consist of

members of the Association who attend the meeting .c . Each Member, Officer and Board Member shall be entitled to one vote on all matters coming before

the Annual Membership Meeting or special meeting .d . The members at any Annual Membership Meeting may adopt such rules of procedure for the

transaction of business at their meetings as they may deem suitable .

Section 2. SCNA Representation at the Membership Assembly of ANA

a . The SCNA is entitled to representation at regular and special meetings of the Membership Assembly of ANA in accordance with ANA Bylaws and policy .

b . All elected Membership Assembly representatives and alternates may serve no more than two consecutive terms or until a successor is elected .

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c . The Chief Executive Officer of SCNA shall attend the Membership Assembly, with a courtesy seat .

ARTICLE XV: MEETINGS

Section 1. Authority

This Association shall hold an annual meeting of the membership at such time and place as shall be determined by the Board of Directors, except where government regulations or condition incident upon war may render this impossible .

Section 2. Order of Business

The order of business of each meeting of the Annual Membership Meeting of this Association shall be in accordance with the program adopted at the beginning of the convention and shall include:

Call to OrderAddress of the PresidentReports of Organizational UnitsReports of the Tellers and Declaration of ElectionAdjournment

Section 3. Annual Meeting of Members.

a . This Association shall hold an annual meeting of the members once each calendar year at such time and place as shall be determined by the Board of Directors, except where government regulations or condition incident upon war may render this impossible .

b . At each annual meeting of members, the President and Treasurer shall report on the activities and financial condition of the Association .

c . For the purpose of determining members entitled to vote at any meeting of members, or in connection with any other proper purpose requiring a determination of members, the Board of Directors shall by resolution fix a record date for such determination . The record date set by the Board of Directors shall be not more than seventy (70) days, and not less than the last day for timely giving notice, before the meeting or action requiring determination of members is to occur . If the Board of Directors fails to set a record date, the members at the close of business on the business day on which notice is given or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the business day preceding the day on which the meeting is held are entitled to notice of the meeting and to vote thereat . The members of record appearing in the books of the Association at the close of business on the record date so fixed shall constitute the members in respect of the activity in question . After fixing a record date for notice of a meeting, the Association shall prepare an alphabetical list of names of all members who are entitled to notice of the meeting . The list shall show the address of each member entitled to vote at the meeting . Subject to the limitations of Sections 33-31-720, 33-31-1602(c) and 33-31-1605 of the Act, such list of members shall be available for inspection by any members for purposes of communication with other members concerning the meeting, beginning the day after notice is given of the meeting for which the list was prepared and continuing through the meeting, at the Association’s principal office . The Association shall also make the list of members available at the meeting, and any member, a member’s agent, or member’s attorney shall be entitled to inspect the list at any time during the meeting or any adjournment .

d . Members and Directors may not vote by proxy .

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Section 4. Annual Meeting of Board of Directors

An annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be called and held for the purpose of annual organization, appointment of committees, and transaction of any other business . If such meeting is held promptly after and at the place specified for the annual meeting of members, no notice of the annual meeting of the Board of Directors need be given . Otherwise, such annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held at such time (at any time prior to and not more than sixty (60) days after the annual meeting of members) and place as may be specified in the notice of the meeting . The Board of Directors may by resolution provide for the holding of additional regular meetings without notice other than such resolution; provided, however, the resolution shall fix the dates, times, and places (which may be anywhere within or without the State of South Carolina) for these regular meetings . Except as otherwise provided by law, any business may be transacted at any annual or regular meeting of the Board of Directors .

Section 5. Special Meetings

a . Special meetings of the members of SCNA or the Annual Membership Meeting of this Association may be called for one or more lawful purposes by the President, a majority of the Board of Directors, or by the President upon written request of a majority of the chapters .

b . Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called for any lawful purpose or purposes by the President or at least twenty percent (20%) of the Directors then in office . The person calling a special meeting shall give, or cause to be given, to each Director at his or her business address, notice of the date, time and place of the meeting by any means of communication acceptable under the Act not less than two (2) days prior thereto . Business transacted at a special meeting of Directors shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice of the special meeting . An oral notice is permissible if reasonable under the circumstances and is effective when communicated in a comprehensible manner . Written notice, if in comprehensible form, is effective at the earliest of the following:1 . When received;2 . Five (5) days after its deposit in the United States mail, if mailed correctly addressed with first

class postage affixed;3 . On the date shown on the return receipt, if sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt

requested, and the receipt is signed by or on behalf of the addressee; or4 . Fifteen (15) days after its deposit in the United States mail, if mailed correctly addressed and with

other than first class, registered, or certified postage affixed .

Written notice is correctly addressed to a Director if addressed to the Director’s business address shown in the Association’s current records . If notice is given by telegram, the notice shall be deemed delivered when the telegram is delivered to the telegraph company and the transmission fee therefore is paid . If notice is given by telecopier facsimile transmission, the notice shall be deemed delivered when the facsimile of the notice is transmitted to a telecopier facsimile receipt number designated by the receiving Director, if any, so long as such Director transmits to the sender an acknowledgment of receipt . The notice of a special meeting shall describe the purpose of such special meeting . Any time or place fixed for a special meeting must permit participation in the meeting by means of telecommunications as authorized below . Special meetings of this Association may be called by the Board of Directors and shall be called by the President upon written request of a majority of the Chapters .

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Section 6. Notification

Notices of the Annual Membership Meeting or special meetings of this Association shall be sent to the Chair of the Executive Committee of each Chapter and to all members of this Association prior to the meeting in question . Notices of the SCNA Annual Membership Meeting shall be mailed at least one (1) month before the first day of SCNA Annual Membership Meeting and notices of special meetings shall be mailed at least ten (10) days before the first day of the meeting . Oral or written notice of all meetings of members shall be given no fewer than ten (10) days, or if notice is mailed by other than first class or registered mailed, thirty (30) days, nor more than sixty (60) days before the meeting date by any method permitted under the Act, to all members of record entitled to vote at such meeting; provided however, the date upon which such notice shall be deemed effective shall be determined in accordance with Article III, Section 5 hereof . Such notice shall state the date, time, and place of the meeting and, if required by the Act or these Bylaws the purpose or purposes for which such meeting was called .

Section 7. South Carolina Student Nurses Association

Members of the South Carolina Student Nurses Association may attend meetings of this Association .

Section 8. Attendance At Meetings

Any Director may participate in, and be regarded as present at, any meeting of the Board of Directors by means of conference telephone or any other means of communication by which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time .

Section 9. Board Action

The Board of Directors shall take action pursuant to resolutions adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Directors participating in a meeting at which a quorum is present, or the affirmative vote of a greater number of Directors where required by the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, the Act, or otherwise by law .

ARTICLE XVI: QUORUM

Section 1. Establishment of Quorum

a . The number of voting members present at a duly noticed meeting of the members shall constitute a quorum for any regular or special meetings of the Association .

b . A majority of the Board of Directors, one (1) of whom shall be the President or President-elect, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board .

c . A majority of the voting members of any Committee shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Committee .

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ARTICLE XVII: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Section 1. Parliamentary Authority

The rules contained in Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised, most up-to-date edition shall govern meetings of this Association in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws .

ARTICLE XVIII: OFFICIAL PUBLICATION

Section 1. Official Publication

The official publications of this Association shall be The American Nurse and The South Carolina Nurse .

ARTICLE XIX: AMENDMENTS

Section 1. Amendment Process

a . These bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Annual Membership Meeting of SCNA by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present and voting .

b . All suggestions for proposed amendments shall be referred to the Bylaws Committee for study . The amendments proposed by the Bylaws Committee for Annual Membership Meeting action shall be in the possession of the Secretary at least two (2) months before the date of the Annual Meeting and shall be appended to the call to the meeting .

c . These bylaws may be amended without previous notice at any Annual Membership Meeting by ninety-nine percent (99%) of those present and voting .

ARTICLE XX: DISPOSITION OF ASSETS

Section 1. Disposition of Assets

No person shall possess any property right in or to the property or assets of the Corporation . Upon dissolution of the corporation and after all obligations are satisfied, all assets shall be distributed to an eleemosynary corporation or non-profit business so designated by the Board of Directors at the time of disposition .

_________________________________________________________________________________________Approved and Revised: SCNA House of Delegates October, 2003Approved and Revised: SCNA House of Delegates November, 2004Approved and Revised: SCNA House of Delegates October, 2005Approved and Revised: Annual Meeting November, 2006Approved and Revised: Annual Meeting September 14, 2007Approved and Revised: Annual Meeting October 25, 2008 Approved and Revised: Annual Meeting September 12, 2009Approved and Revised: Annual Meeting October 23, 2010Approved and Revised: Annual Meeting September 9, 2011 Approved and Revised: Annual Meeting September 22, 2012Approved and Revised: Annual Meeting October 11, 20132012 Proviso Removed: December 2014

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Bylaw Proposals

I . Proposal Article III: Membership

Section 1 . Composition

Add new a . “SCNA shall have membership open to all registered nurses and meet the qualifications of membership as enumerated in this section .”

Rationale: As suggested in the ANA Bylaws to provide congruence

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II . Proposal Article III: Membership

Section 3 . Membership Rights and Obligations

Add to current number 5: following “Attend” the SCNA Annual Meeting, the ANA Membership Assembly and any other meetings and unrestricted activities of SCNA and ANA .”

Rationale: fulfills ANA requirement to be certain that members know that they may attend the Membership Assembly if they follow the requirements of ANA for attendance .

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III . Proposal

Article V . Dues

Section 1 . Amount of Duesa . Full Membership Includes:

1 . ANA Dues: (b) Insert after last sentence is each section: “SCNA will follow the implementation of the

dues, including the Dues Escalator according to the calendar accepted by ANA .”2 . SCNA Dues:

(b) Insert after last sentence is each section: “SCNA will follow the implementation of the dues, including the Dues Escalator according to the calendar accepted by ANA .”

Rationale: SCNA has always followed the ANA calendar for implementation of the Dues Escalator . This addition to the two sections would ensure that any action taken at the ANA level would be mirrored at the SCNA level . At the current time ANA is evaluating a series of dues plans to try to determine what a positive dues amount might be for ANA and for C/SNAs . (VALUE PRICING PILOT PROGRAM) This is part of a long term project by ANA and the C/SNAs . The implementation or non-implementation of the Dues Escalator would be in line with trying to find a dues amount that would assist in making ANA/C/SNA membership even more attractive .

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III . Proposal

Article VI . Board of Directors

Section 2 . Composition(a) Strike: three (3) Chairpersons of the Commission . Insert Two (2) Chairpersons of the Commissions

to replace the current language

Rationale: As SCNA began the newly created system of Chapters it seemed reasonable to create the position of Commission Chair for Chapters to ensure that the “voice” of the Chapters would be heard at the Board table . As time has moved on and the Chapters have grown this voice is not as necessary, since most of the Chapter Chairs themselves attend the Board meetings and are welcome to express their needs and opinion on the issues that both affect their Chapters as well as the other work of the SCNA Board . This position has remained unfilled for two years . It has not appeared that this has harmed the Chapters in any way . The reduction of one Board member does allow for there to be an odd number of Board members which is desirable .

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Article IX: Commissions

Section 2 . Composition and Designation (a) Strike: (a) Commission on SCNA Chapters and (1) SCNA Chapters(b) Renumber (b) and (c) to become (a) and (b) .

See above .Subsequent revision of the SCNA Organizational Chart:

Redraw in such a way that the SCNA Chapters are a direct line from the Board of Directors rather than under the title of Commissions . Retain the two Commissions as they are depicted with a title for Commissions and the remaining two under that title in a direct line from the Board of Directors .

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ProposedMemorandum of Agreement

BETWEENSOUTH CAROLINA NURSES ASSOCIATON (SCNA)

and itsSCNA CHAPTERS

January 2017I. Purpose: This Memorandum of Agreement serves to assure SCNA Chapters function in line with SCNA by-laws, policies and Certificate of Incorporation .

II. Scope of Services: A. Responsibilities of SCNA:

1 . Provide opportunities to create new Chapters2 . Approve formation and dissolves Chapters3 . Approve funding requests for Chapter Advancement Funds if budgeted by SCNA in the annual

budget .4 . Provide event management that includes:

i . Conduct site selection process including solicitation of bids from appropriate sites, evaluation of submitted bid material on-site inspection of selected sites meeting event criteria .

ii . Negotiate and sign all contracts and serve as official point of contact for the event .iii . Receive speaker information from committees and sign speaking agreement and handle

all details of contract with speakers and obtain all needed forms for CE provision and recording keeping . Standard SCNA agreement will include written confirmation to speakers and/or sponsors to convey date, time, location, topic, to request required CE information (objective/content documentation, biographical data form, handouts, etc…), and to specify honorarium and travel arrangements (if applicable) .

iv . Issue appropriate W-9 and 1099 to all speakers who are compensated through SCNAv . Complete CE paperwork in partnership with the planning committee representative for

event upon receipt of speaker’s materials, and forward to SCNA Continuing Education Provider Committee (CEPC) for review and issuance of American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation criteria .

vi . Conduct site selection process including solicitation of bids from appropriate sites, evaluation of submitted bid material on-site inspection of selected sites meeting event criteria .

vii . Develop, print and mail event brochure if applicable for event (with advice and consultation of chapter) .

viii . Set final registration rates for conference, based on anticipated expenses and income, and advice/consultation from chapter .

ix . Receive registration forms and fees; copy and prepare all materials for event .x . Provide list of registrants for event and name-tags and assist with on-site registration

process .xi . Provide all materials related to CE process including CE Verification of Attendance, CE

Evaluation Forms and CE certificates .xii . Provide additional on-site support for event needs .xiii . Write letters of appreciation to speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors at the conclusion of event .

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xiv . Pay all associated expenses and develop a financial report on income and expenses to share with the chapter chair and the SCNA Board of Directors .

xv . Summarize evaluation forms and maintain all CE related records .5 . Provide financial services to those Chapters having funds on deposit with SCNA – to include

filing all required IRS forms .6 . Provide membership information which is based on consent to participate forms and is updated

monthly via computer system . 7 . Provide communications to chapter members as requested .8 . Provide quarterly space in SC Nurse .9 . Provide space in Annual Book of Reports .10 . Contingent on availability provide meeting space . There may be costs to the chapters . 11 . Provide telephone conference capability .12 . Archive materials as transmitted to SCNA .13 . Provide access to web with separate page on website . (Password- protected section for each

Chapter, if desired .)14 . Provide election services for Chapters .15 . Create Roles and Position Standards for Chapter Executive Committee membership .

B. Responsibilities of SCNA Chapters 1 . Ensure that all Chapter members are members of SCNA/ANA2 . Provide members as requested by SCNA to serve on a variety of committees, currently including:

i . Legislative Committeeii . SCNA Convention Planning Team

3 . Provide SCNA with names for election to Chapter Officer positions, using the SCNA Election Calendar

4 . Comply with Chapter Executive Committee structure in SCNA Roles & Positions5 . Comply with Finance Policy and Procedure Section of SCNA Board of Directors and Committee

Manual .6 . Provide the following for events:

i . Identify purpose, objective and agenda, recommend content, topics, speakers, and share all speaker contact with SCNA staff .

ii . Make recommendations for workshop site . Final decision made by SCNA Staff .iii . Obtain commitment from sponsors willing to underwrite speakers . Must use appropriate

forms from SCNA for sponsorship and other financial support .iv . Develop workshop budget .v . Provide report to SCNA Board of Directors regarding workshop plans .vi . Provide list of suggested exhibitors and sponsors .vii . Make recommendations regarding brochure for workshop . All event marketing will come

through SCNA . viii . Designate a person to complete required continuing education forms for submission to

SCNA Continuing Education Provider Committee (CEPC) in close partnership with SCNA staff .

ix . Assist staff with on-site implementation (i .e .: introduction of speakers, registration check-in, CE moderating activities, etc .) .

7 . Adhere to Balanced Budget Policy for Projects of SCNA Chapter found in the most recent edition of the SCNA Board of Directors and Committee Manual

8 . Transmit to SCNA all Consent to Participate forms obtained at chapter- level meetings .

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9 . Those Chapters without funds on deposit with SCNA will provide all requested information to SCNA annually and file their own necessary IRS forms .

III. Terms and Conditions: A . This agreement shall be effective January 1, 2017 or when all parties have signed, whichever is later .B . SCNA will review this MOA annually . Any cause, default or negligence on the part of an SCNA

Chapter at any time may result in dissolution of this agreement .C . The MOA will be re-executed at the election of New SCNA President with each chapter chair . D . Amendment . Any changes to this MOA, which are mutually agreed upon between SCNA and SCNA

Chapters, shall be incorporated in written amendment to this MOA and will not become effective until the amendment is signed by each party .

AS TO SCNA AS TO SCNA Chapters

BY: _____________________________________ BY: ___________________________________ SCNA President Chair of SCNA Chapter

DATE: _________________________________ DATE: _________________________________

THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT OFFICIAL AND BINDING UNTIL SIGNED BY SCNA CEO .

__________________________________________________________ DATE: __________________ Judith C . Thompson CEO

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SCNA Strategic Plan 2013-2015As of BOD meeting 6/13/13

Mission Statement: The mission of the South Carolina Nurses Association is to represent all South Carolina registered nurses in a membership organization to promote and advocate the role of the nurse .

#1 Professional PracticePromote and support professional

practice in nursing

#2 AdvocacyAdvocate for the nursing

workforce, healthy workplaces and for the health of the public

#3 Organizational EffectivenessContinually strengthen the

organizational effectiveness of SCNA

• Provideinformationtonurseson the ANA Cornerstone Documents (Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, The Code of Ethics for Nurses and Nursing’s Social Policy Statement

• Participateindisseminatinginformation on the implementation of the IOM Report on “The Future of Nursing:” ú Nurses should practice to the

full extent of their education and training

ú Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression

ú Nurses should be full partners, with physicians and other health care professionals, in redesigning health care in the United States

ú Effective workforce planning and policy making require better data collection and information infrastructure .

• Promoteandsupportevidence-based practice for all nurses

• Activelyparticipateinlegislativepolicy development and implementation

• FundlobbyistfirmforSCNA• Promoteandsupportprograms,

products and services that positively impact the health, safety and wellness of nurses

• Educatenursesaboutdisruptivebehavior in the workplace and support the Coalition on Disruptive Behavior

• Supportnursesrecoveringfromaddiction through the Peer Assistance Program in Nursing (PAPIN)

• EncouragedonationstotheSCNA Advocacy Fund

• PromotemembershipinSCNAú Develop a membership drive ú Educate nurses about what

SCNA/ANA does for them and how these activities impact their daily practice

• MonitorSCNA’sorganizationalstructure and financial practices to maximize efficiency and effectiveness

• Participatewithexternalpublicsin the health care arena

• Promotepartnershipbetweenprograms offering continuing education to nurses

• Provideaccesstotheprofessional career center for members and employers

• Identifyandimplementtechnology that will increase organizational effectiveness

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SCNA LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES2014-2016

The South Carolina Nurses Association has among its purposes:1) To promote the quality of life and health care for all people2) To foster the nursing profession as a leading, positive force in the health care delivery system

To achieve these broad purposes, the SCNA will provide leadership in the legislative and public policy arena

To promote the quality of life and health care for all people in South Carolina, SCNA will:1) Promote access to and delivery of safe, cost effective, quality health services for the public2) Protect nursing care services to the public with emphasis in the licensed nurses’ roles as qualified

providers of healthcare services3) Support equal rights and opportunities for all peoples unrestricted by consideration of age, color,

creed, disability, gender, health status, lifestyle, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation4) Support legislation that promotes and protects environmental health in the home, at the worksite, in

the community5) Initiate and/or support legislation to assure comprehensive health care services to all people, especially

vulnerable populations

To foster the nursing profession in its role as a provider, leader, and collaborator in the health care delivery system, SCNA will:

1) Initiate, monitor and respond to all activity which would affect the practice of nursing2) Assure nursing participation in planning, development, and evaluation of policies related to health care3) Support and protect the rights of nurses in the workplace4) Initiate and support the procurement of public and private funding for nursing education and nursing

research

Adopted:November 15, 2002 SCNA House of DelegatesNovember 11, 2006 SCNA Annual Meeting

Revised and Approved:October 25, 2008 SCNA Annual MeetingOctober 23, 2010 SCNA Annual MeetingSeptember 22, 2012 SCNA Annual MeetingOctober 24, 2014 SCNA Annual Meeting

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PROPOSEDSCNA LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

2016-2018

The South Carolina Nurses Association has among its purposes:1) To promote the quality of life and health care for all people2) To foster the nursing profession as a leading, positive force in the health care delivery system

To achieve these broad purposes, the SCNA will provide leadership in the legislative and public policy arena

To promote the quality of life and health care for all people in South Carolina, SCNA will:1) Promote access to and delivery of safe, cost effective, quality health services for the public2) Protect nursing care services to the public with emphasis in the licensed nurses’ roles as qualified

providers of healthcare services3) Support equal rights and opportunities for all peoples unrestricted by consideration of age, color,

creed, disability, gender, health status, lifestyle, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation4) Support legislation that promotes and protects environmental health in the home, at the worksite, in

the community5) Initiate and/or support legislation to assure comprehensive health care services to all people, especially

vulnerable populations

To foster the nursing profession in its role as a provider, leader, and collaborator in the health care delivery system, SCNA will:

1) Initiate, monitor and respond to all activity which would affect the practice of nursing2) Assure nursing participation in planning, development, and evaluation of policies related to health care3) Support and protect the rights of nurses in the workplace4) Initiate and support the procurement of public and private funding for nursing education and nursing

research

Adopted:November 15, 2002 SCNA House of DelegatesNovember 11, 2006 SCNA Annual Meeting

Revised and Approved:October 25, 2008 SCNA Annual MeetingOctober 23, 2010 SCNA Annual MeetingSeptember 22, 2012 SCNA Annual MeetingOctober 24, 2014 SCNA Annual Meeting

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OATH OF OFFICE FOR

BOARD MEMBER AND CHAPTER OFFICERSSCNA

Will all newly elected Board members, all continuing Board members, all newly elected Chapter Officers, and all continuing Chapter Officers, please come to the front of the room . Please turn to face the members of SCNA and raise your right hand:

“Will you, as officially elected representatives of the South Carolina Nurses Association, promise to execute to the best of your ability all the responsibilities of your office, to attend all meetings faithfully; To use your position for the advancement of the Nursing Profession; To uphold the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretative Statements, 2015; and to provide to all leadership and careful stewardship of SCNA on behalf of the membership as you are able .”

If you agree to all these requirements of your role, please answer, I WILL .

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT

TO BE READ BEFORE EACH MEETING OF THE SCNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

If anyone has a conflict of interest, or what might be perceived as a conflict of interest, on any topic on the agenda, you should disclose that to me or at the beginning of the agenda item so that the board can address it . A conflict of interest can be financial, or it can involve interests that you might have in other organizations or with respect to particular people, when such interests are related to discussion or decisions of the board of directors .

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South Carolina Nurses AssociationUnderstanding of Duties and Agreement to Serve:Duty of Care; Duty of Loyalty; Duty of Obedience.

A legal document

October 2016

As a member of the board or committee specified below my signature, I ____________________________ acknowledge that service on a board or committee is an important volunteer position which requires much dedication . My execution of this document (hereinafter “Agreement”) evidences my understanding that these duties outlined herein are essential to the post and indicates my promise to fulfill the obligations and duties of this position .

Duties:I understand that I will be expected to carry out the duties and adhere to the policies as written in the Book of Positions and Policy Manual or directions specific to the board or committee on which I serve;

Attendance and Participation:I understand and agree to commit the time, talent and energy necessary to further the work of the board or committee and the mission of the SCNA . As such, I understand that my attendance will be required at board and other meetings and I will arrange my schedule accordingly to meet this obligation . I will prepare for meetings in advance and participate in discussions;

Conflicts of Interest:In addition to my commitment to engage in behavior that is in accord with The Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretative Statements, 2015, I shall also engage in behavior that is legal, ethical and consistent with the mission and values of the SCNA . In keeping with these behaviors, I agree that I will not intentionally derive any personal profit or gain, directly or indirectly by reason of my position within SCNA . I will avoid all situations in which my private interests may conflict with the interests of SCNA and I will be mindful of and seek to avoid conduct that could reasonably be construed as a conflict of interest . I understand that I will also be required to sign an Anti-Trust statement at the beginning of each meeting of the Board of Directors;

Authority of Individual Board Members:I understand that no individual board or committee members can bind or commit the SCNA to contractual, financial or other obligations .

I have read and agree to all of the above:

Signed: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________

Office: ______________________________________________________________________________

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ANTI-TRUST STATEMENT

I have been asked to remind all of you in attendance that various state and federal laws prohibit the exchange of information among competitors regarding matters pertaining to price, refusals to deal, market division, tying relationships and other topics which might infringe upon antitrust regulations, and that no such exchange or discussion will be tolerated during this meeting .

These guidelines apply not only to the formal meeting sessions, but also to informal discussions during breaks, meals, or social gatherings .

Thank you for your cooperation . President, SCNA

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2016BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHAPTER OFFICERS, AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS

President: Connie Varn President-Elect: Sheryl Mitchell Secretary/Treasurer: Stanley HarrisCommission Chair – Public Policy/ Legislation: TK CurtisCommission Chair–Professional Advocacyand Development: Selina Hunt McKinney

APRN ChapterChair: Kahlil DemonbreunVice Chair: Bruce WilliamsSecretary/Treasurer: Jamie CuffMember at Large: Kelly ArashinMember at Large: Vacant

Nurse Educator ChapterChair: Anita KorbeVice Chair: Secretary/Treasurer:Member at Large:Member at Large:

Clinical Nurse Leader ChapterChair: Mary Alice HodgeVice Chair: Tammy GilliamSecretary/Treasurer: Deborah CharnleyMember At Large: Sonya BlevinsMember At Large: Katharine Gibb

Legislative Committee Chair: Stephanie BurgessFinance Committee Chair: Stanley Harris Continuing Education Approver Committee (CEAC) Co-Chair: Lawrence Eberlin & Weatherly BriceContinuing Education Provider Committee (CEPC) Chair: Mary WessingerPeer Assistance Program In Nursing (PAPIN) Chair: Susan OutenNomination Committee Chair and Committee: Mary Wessinger-Chair, Martha Pavelek, Elizabeth Swanson, Heather Hyatt Dolan, and Andrietta W . Barnett

Thank you for your leadership and service to the nurses of South Carolina!

Commission Chair – SCNA Chapters: Director, Seat 1: Alice Wyatt Director, Seat 2: Tami NielsonSNA-SC President (Ex-Officio) Shawn GueretteSCNF President (Ex-Officio) Pat Macaruso

Piedmont ChapterChair: Ava Pridemore Vice Chair: Norma GaffneySecretary/Treasurer: Robin McAbeeMember at Large: Member at Large:

Psychiatric-Mental Health ChapterChair: Maggie JohnsonVice Chair: Sylvia WhitingSecretary: Julia CoonsMember at Large: Vanessa ThompsonMember at Large: David Hodson

Women and Children’s Health ChapterChair: Bonnie HoladayVice Chair: Mary WessingerSecretary: Gloria BacoteMember at Large: Lois HasanMember at Large: Heather Marlow

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Iman Abdul-AliJacquelyn AbneyMargaret AcresNikki AdamsEllen AdkinsSamantha AguinagaMary Justice AguirreJennifer AhlinLorraine AldrichKarly AlewineAnn AlexanderJudith AlexanderLyn AlexanderCheryl AllenDonna AllenEvelman AllenDwayne AlleyneRoxanne AltmanLinda AlwineJennifer AmakerElaine AmellaTricia AmelungDarlene AmendolairRoxanne AmersonCynthia AndersonDonna AndrewsJeannette AndrewsMary AndrewsDiane AngeliniRobbi AngleSally AniCandyce AntleyJo-Lynn AponteCindy AragonLorraine ArcherPatricia ArmstrongGeogia ArnoldDianne ArrowsmithTanja AsheFrances Ashe-GoinsCatherine Aska-CurtisValerie AsseyHeather AtkinsEffie AtkinsonTeresa Atz

Sandra AultonCheryl AustinDebra AustinLennie AustinBernadette AyerJulina Ayers-SmoakEllen BabilonGloria BacoteSusan BaffordTammy BagwellAndrea BaileyKenneth BaileyLeanne BaileyAnita BainumSonya BakerWanda BakerWendy BakerBeverly BalikoJulia BallSusan BallAndrea BanburyLisa BanksShirley BannisterDeborah BarbeeRachel BarberJanae BarberioCornelia BarbourBarbara BarhamMarilyn BarnesAndrietta BarnettBetty BarnettPatricia BarnettStephanie BarnhillDawn BarnwellAmy BarrettCaleigh BarrettLauralee BarrettValorie BarrettPatricia BarrineauStephanie BarronRobin BartleyTracelyn BartonDale BarwickMyra BarwickDenise Batchelor

Tracy BatesClarissa BatsonElizabeth BattenConnie BattlesonJennifer BayneClifford BeachTina BeardApril BeckRandy BeckettRobyn BehnertHeather BelcourtJanelle BelkBrenda BellJanet BellJennifer BellJettiva BeltonElbony Belton-AshfordMyron BennerDebbie BennettTammy BennettCarol BerryKatie BertelSonya BestGaye BetcherSusan BeylottePia Biason-WebbShonna BibleDeona BienMichelle BishAnita BishopGayle BishopSusan BissetteRobin BissingerBrenda BlackSharon BlackJane BlackwellZienna BlackwellNina BlantonTreva BlantonAnna BlestelSonya BlevinsSabrina BlockerAnneke BogardusLynn BogartRobin Boggess

Julie BoggsReynaldo BolateteJeanne BonadonnaLecia BonaparteRita BonczekKiah BondSharon BondPhyllis BonhamNenette BorjaMichele BossiEdith BosticMark BoswellSharon BouchardEmily BoucherLillian BouknightKelly BouthilletRosemary BouvetteGloria BowdenAudrey BowenTeresa BowersLorraine BoydMary BoydMary BoykinPaula BoyleScot BozioSara BradburnSarah BradleyYolanda BradleySherrill BradsherSusan BradyPatricia BrameDebbie BrandAnn BranhamElizabeth BranhamMelinda BranhamJoan BrantleyMary Jane BrantleyCharlotte BranyonStacey BranyonLisa BrattonKelli BraySandra BrehmerCandice B’RellsBeth Ann BremerKathrene Brendell

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Katherine BrewerMargaret Brewster-GoolsbyWeatherly BriceCatherine BrickleyEria BridgemanMarie BridgesElisha BrimmageKendell BrinkmannRichard BrinsonMargaret BristowMelanie BroadwellAnita BrockMelody BrockingtonNickole BroddyAnjanette BrodieRory BrodieBarbara BrooksHelen BrooksRhonda BroomPatti BrothertonCarol BrownCatherine BrownChristopher BrownElmer BrownErica BrownJennifer BrownKaren BrownLaurie BrownMary BrownMichael BrownRose BrownTeresa BrownWanda BrownKathryn BrowningSanquinette BrownleeBarbara BryanAlgie BryantDebbie BryantDeborah BucciDiane BudnickSharon BullardStacey BumgardnerChristina BunkeCarrie BurgessNancy BurgessStephanie BurgessDeeana BurrRebecca BurrowsDebra BurtonNatale BurtonPatricia BurtonAllison BurykJoshua BushCatherine Bushnell

Linda BusterEditha ButlerBrenda ByrdToriah CaldwellLori CameronCynthia CampbellHope CampbellJennifer CampbellMyrtleen CampbellTacorey CampbellSarah CamposPatricia CannonSheron CapersNatisha Capers-HowardJan CappsJanet CaputoMaria CardenasMindora CarithersLaura CarlsonAnnette CarnevaleEarline Carn-HolmesScott CarrTeresa CarrAlice CarterMollie CarterPinkey CarterShari CarterMelanie CasonErin CastellanoGibson CatesAnn CaughmanChristina CauseyMiriam CauthenCarolyn CavanaughPatricia CelleyDavid CerniskiVicki ChadwickPatricia ChampagneKatherine ChappellThomas ChappellRocca CharikerTerri CharlandDeborah CharnleyLili ChenRose ChevereAngela ChildersJoyce ChisolmDoris ChitwoodMaria ChoudharyPat ChristensenBetty ChristesonSara ChristieMary ClarkSusan Clark

Nicolina ClarkeJames ClaryIvie ClaudioBarbara ClermontSandra ClontzEvelyn CoeCecilia CogdellCandace CogginsGail CohenKristi CokerKendall ColeAmanda ColeburnEver CollierBeverly CollinsGlenda CollinsPam CollinsPeggy CollinsLisa ComettoMary ConlonBrian ConnerMargaret Conway-OrgelBarbara CookDiane CookHarriet CooneyJulia CoonsCrystal CooperJane CooperPansy CooperRebecca CorbettChristi CorderShelly CordumMarcia Coster-SchulzYaritza CottoChristina CottrellCarolyn CovingtonDeAnna CoxJacquelyn CoxMary CoxD . Nicole CoxeAndrea CoyleBrooke CoyneSiri CraftBrenda CraigEthel CraneHeather CravenMary CreedStacey CremonniShannon CribbKimberly CribbeRebecca CrichtonLaVerne CriderMildred CrispynJeanine CrosbySusan Croteau

Joannette CudnikJaime CuffLeah CuffCrystal CulbertsonLindsey CulbertsonJoan CulleyJan CullipherMary CulrossDorothy CumbeyTeshieka CurtisSabra CusterNina CuttlerNira DaledaHeather DaltonScarlett DanfordAnn DanielsMelissa DanielsonBarbara D’AnnaMolly DannellyFrances D’ArcyTiffanie DaudelinBernice DaughertyBarbara DavenportA . Priscilla DavisAngie DavisEmma DavisGwen DavisKenneth DavisLisa DavisM Jerdone DavisNiovia DavisRichard DavisSharon DavisStephanie DavisTanisha DawkinsHarnetha DeanVeronica DeasCathleen DeBurtonCharity DeeseLauren DefreitasCristy DegregoryAmanda DehartSusan Della RoccaStephen DelpKahlil DemonbreunBenita DentonPatricia DerajtysTony DerrickDagmar DevlinAmber DewberryMargaret DiamondKathleen DicksLinda DietterichTeresa Dietz

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Amy DievendorfJudy DillowDonna DilunaDonna DixonAudrey DobberfuhlEmily DobbinsDala DolanRebecca DollarAnnemarie DonatoJennifer DonehueDena DouglasGaye DouglasJanet DouglassSandra DoveJamie DowningMalinda DrawdyDoris DraytonAmanda DriggersSusan DrinkwaterSandra DuBoseKristen DucharmeCarolyn DuffSusan DuggarBarbara DuggerLynn DukePeggy DulaneyMichael DumasEllen DuncanDarlene DunlapJeannie DunnMelissa DunnAnnette DunphyCharisse Dupree (Henegan)Teresa DurdenCatherine DurhamNancy DurhamChristina DyeAngela DykesMegan EargleMarilyn EarleLucy EaslerMichelle EastergardMichelle EastonDonald EberhardtLawrence EberlinMildred EberlinJennifer EbertBarbara EdlundBrenda EdwardsJohn EdwardsJulie EdwardsMartha EdwardsMary EdwardsJulie Eggert

Sonya EhrhardtSherry EisonBarbara ElkinsRobin ElliottSusan ElliottCheryl Elliott-DaweAmbre EllisonNina EllisonKathie ElmoreTonjia ElrodLynn EppleyKathleen ErnstDavita EssienMichele EtzkornAllice EustaceSusan EvansTempie EvansAniko EwingLauren FaileSherri FalinLinda FarrellWard FaulkenberryChristine FeisthamelJeanne FelderMelissa FelderGwendolyn FeltonChristina FendrickTheresa FeredayAshlan FergusonNaomi FergusonElizabeth FerraroMichelle FerrignoTim FettermanElizabeth FezioCheryl FieldhouseHattie FieldsSharon FilesNancy FinchLisa FinleyTammy FinneyHelen FischerMary FischerChristine FisherOdette Fisher-GloverMona FlaniganMiriam FleisherSherrel FlemingJennifer FlowersQueen FlowersBambie FloydJoy FloydLaura FloydLisa FloydDarlene Fludd

Erin FoddrillBonnie FogleCynthia FogleSharon FogleChristine FolsomAnn FonvilleAmanda ForbusCathy FordMelinda ForrestBrandon FosterJacqui FosterGretel Foster-BoatwrightBonnie FouloisMelyssa FoustMelony FowlerThomas FranceschinaRegina FrancoBernadette FrederickSuzanne FreemanTiffany FrialdeLori FritzCathy FryeRoss FulcherDody FullexCharlene FultonCharlene FurrCatherine GaesserNorma GaffneyJeanine GageStacy GaillardGladys Gaillard-McbrideTammie GaineyCarolann GalbreathLaura GallagherCarolyn GallowayAmy GallozziGloria GannTonja GanttNancy GarnerJohn GarrenDonna GarrettRhonda GarrisTishana GaryAshleigh GaspariYvonne GathersSheelah Grace GayoKellie GeaterJessica GeddingsLacreta GeerMarie GehlingDavid GeorgeRobin GerardKatharine GibbDebra Gibbs

Shelli GibbsHope GibsonLynette GibsonSara GibsonWendy GibsonChristopher GilbertMissilia GilbertAnnie Gilchrist-SettlesRuthie GilesFrancis GillAlicia GillelandTammy GilliamTracy GilliardSandra GillispieKim GilmoreBeverly GivensShante GleatonDaisy GodwinTina Goethie-LyonsConnie GoffShelly GoinsRuth GoldenPrecious GoodePatricia GoodmanJessica GoodrightAmy GoodsonChristine GordonBetty GoreGinger GossettDaniel GracieDarlene GrahamIona GrahamSandra GrahamKathryn GramlingAlicia GrantMary GrassChina GravesLaura GraySheila Grayson ThorntonCharlotte GreccoAlicia GreenDaisha GreenKimberly GreenLuanne GreenShirley GreenTracie GreenVicki GreenJennifer Green-BazzleWillie GreeneRegina GreerKaren GregoryMarian GrierToviea GrierDee Anne Griffin

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Margaretta GrimmCynthia GroomsSusan GrubbsEmily GuderianGreta GueSarah GueldnerMary Lou GuerrinaBarbara Gulesserian WarnerHolly GwaltneyKathlyn HaddockJessica HaffordJanice HageMatthew HaighChristopher HairfieldSandra HaleElizabeth HalickiBarbara HallMarlena HammAnita HammerbeckBrenda HammersleyPaula HamptonHeather HannonCatherine HansenRoscia HardeeLaurie HardenKaren HardinTheresa HardwickKaren HardyCarolyn HarmonKristine HarperMary HarperNatasha HarrisStanley HarrisAdrena HarrisonVictoria HarrisonStantrenetta HarroldErin HartElsie HartiganCynd HartmanValerie HartsCarol HartwigLois HasanWendy HatchellEmma HatfieldGail HavensVirginia HawkinsWoodrow HawkinsBonnie HaynesSherry HazenJacquelyn HedmanLisa HeenehanFrank HeflinKimberly HefnerBetty Hei

Margaret HeimLaura HeinSue HeineyIrene HelmsBennie HendersonDawn HendersonMark HendricksWilliam Hendricks IIIDonna HendrixCassandra Henry-RichardsonLinda HentzJoan HerbertDebbie HermanJo Anne HermanChristopher HernMarcella HerrinDawne HershbergerPaul HessTrista HewettEve HewittPeggy HewlettMeredith HeydeChimene HeywardFelicia HeywardJohn HickeyJoyce HicklinWhitney HickmanKari HighsteadStephanie HightowerJimmy HillMelissa HillKristen HindmanDorothy HinesVeronica HinkleSabrina HinshawMelissa HixenbaughVanyen HoGregory HobbsJulia HobsonLinda HodgeDavid HodsonDiane HoganKathy HoganBonnie HoladayGabriele HolderVictoria HollingsworthCarla HolmesHannah HolmesRene HolmesRita HolmesAndrea HoltzerAmber HookJean HooperNelda Hope

Jean HopkinsDeborah HoplaBarbie HorneKathleen HoseyCarrie HoshourMorgan HouserLynda HoustonPatricia HoutKaren HowardSue Ellen HowardSimone HoweBrittany HowellLisa HowellEileen HublerMarty HucksKatie HudginsLinda HudsonNancy HudsonShannon HudsonHazelmarie HuffMichael HugginsPamela HughesMichele HumphriesCamilla HunterLauren HunterSue HunterMila Hunt-SlamowAnnie HutchinsonMartha HutchinsonCourtney HuttoOlin HuttoHeather Hyatt DolanDana HylerJacquelin HymanElva HyreJudith InabinetRobin InfingerRenita IrvingAmanda IveyEmily IveyAllison JacksonBrenda JacksonLinda JacksonTonda JacksonDianne JacobsDonna JacobsLeigh JacobsLinda JacobsCarrie JamesJulia JamesSherry JamesShirley JamesRuth JamesonBrenda James-Pitt

Deirdre JamisonGina JamisonMary JarmulowiczJerlene JasperMandi JeffcoatDaria JeffersCoretta JeneretteCarolyn JenkinsDanielle JenkinsDeborah JenkinsKimberly JenkinsMimi JenkoElizabeth Ann JensenGwendolyn JensenAshley JohnsonBonita JohnsonBonne JohnsonCharlyn JohnsonDanielle JohnsonDenean JohnsonJessica JohnsonJimmie JohnsonJulia JohnsonKayrn JohnsonMargaret JohnsonMerrilyn JohnsonPamela JohnsonPatricia JohnsonPierrene JohnsonRebecca JohnsonVicky JohnsonNicole JohnstonShelly JohnstonKimberly JollyAnna JonasonBecky JonesCarolyn JonesDakotah JonesDana JonesDavid JonesDebbie JonesDianna JonesKatherine JonesLena JonesRosa JonesAlta JordanConnie JordanGinger JordanMarcille JorgensonAmelia JosephJoseph JoseyLori JuarezTaylor JudgeLeslie Justice

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Jennifer JustusSondra KaiserAlice KaminBirdella Kane-CrookSusan KanipeAnnette KaoPamela KarabinCynthia KarmasinGloria KaslerRose Kearney-NunneryMaggie KearnsJanene KeefeHazel KeelsLeah KeislerTracy KeislingTracy KelecavaTeresa KelechiAmber KellyDavid KellyNanette KellyLynette KempBernice KennedyColeen KennedyDeborah KennedyThomas KennedyKim KieferSusan KielElizabeth KieslingJanice KilbyColleen KilgoreTyreshia KimberCarla KimmelRhonda KingCatrina KinseyGail KirbyCatherine KirtonShelby KitchensArnell KithcartDonna KleisterJennifer KlimasKristin KlimbalAriel KlineJessica KnebelElizabeth KnightMelissa KnightShirley KnightVirginia KnightCathy KnorzerMarguerite KnoxMarilynn KoerberSherry KolbVivian KoonChelsea KoontzAnita Korbe

Margaret KroposkiEstela KroseljAndrew KruegerAimee KuhnKathryn KulungowskiBarbara Kurent-ByrumRhonda KuykendallJuliana LacandaloJennifer LafonMarilyn LakenJoyce LambertDorit LamparterJoycelyn LandNaomi LandAngela LandisElaine LangMegan LangLisa LangdaleAmanda LangfordAngela LanierElizabeth LaorenzaMarian LariseySara LarowTracy LasalleJoda LatourChrystal LaughlinElizabeth LawsonClaudia LawtonDebra LayerJulianna LayfieldRicardo LeaoRenee L’EcuyerMichelle LedfordClare LeeJanice LeeKatherine LeeLori LeeLindsay LegrandMariola Leja-PedenAmanda LeMayCynthia LenzS . Elaine LeonardJulia Levin-RectorYolanda LevyChristine LewisKimberly LewisPenelepe LewisMichelle LikenSonia LindoJane LinkWanda LoftinChoicy LoftonDebbie Lomax-FranklinFaith Long

Frances LongLori LongRobin LongRenatta LoquistMegaan LorenzenBrian LorimerTanya LottValentina LoveJaykia LoweLinda LoweryMelissa LoyJessica LucasCatherine LuckieKaren LucktenbergSusan LudwickTrang LuskSarah LustigDebra LynchShakira LynnColleen LyonsDonna MacaleerPatricia MacarusoCynthia MacDonaldMarlene MackeyJoann MaddenMaria MadeoGayenell MagwoodNorma MaineSylvia MalloryKiz MalpassLynne MannSherrie MannarinoAlison MarkhamHeather MarloweAndrea MarshallMary MarshallAmber MartinCheryl MartinChristina MartinCindy MartinCrystal MartinMary MartinSharon MartinJohnnie MartinesMary MartofKendra MasonJean MasseyAudrey MassieApril MathisCatherine MattinglyRebecca MaxwellEvelyn MayHeidi MayErin Mays

Trilla MaysPaula McAbeeMargaret McAnnarMolly McBrayerWendy McBride-PetersRanee McCallKellye McCluskeyTammy McConnellJean McCormickMary McCoyBonita McCrayMarian McCrayTroy McCurryBouvia McDaniel-JonesLeslie McdillJoanne McDonnellBetsy McDowellJoyce McDowellLiz McDowellCheri McElweeThayer McGaheeBarbara McGeachieJudith McGrathLacy McGrathTanya McKenzieTonya McKenziePage McKinneySelina McKinneyElizabeth McKniffSylvia McKoyLeslie McLambBrenda McLellanCandi McLeodLisa McManusPaul McMillanBrittany McNairVictoria McNeillJackson McRaeSusan McWilliamKimberly MedlinAndreea MeierDomenica MeilingerNorma MelcolmBonnie MelloJohn MellonAshley MerckMary MerrillKaren MerrittStacy MerrittSheri MertinsDeAnne MessiasLinda MestlerJanne MiddletonNancy Middleton

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Colleen MieleShelby MilbrathCarrie MilesAshley N MillerErin MillerLillie MillerNichole MillerSheila D P MillerSyreeta MillerTracey MillerYvonne MilliganJessica MillsLeslie MillsHenretta MiltonSylvester Miniea IIISherry MinikiewiczJacqueline M . MintzMargaret MishoeEllen MishraCarlon MitchellJessica MitchellKim MitchellMary MitchellMelissa MitchellSheryl MitchellHelen MitchemCameron MitchumKathryn MockJay MollettMary MollisonMonica MolloyPatricia MolloyLillian MoodAllison MooreDebbie MooreMargaret MoorePatricia MooreSamantha MooreRosanna MoralezAnn MorganAshley MorganMelanie MorganLeanne MorrisTiffany MorrisJanice MorrowKathryn MorrowLori MorrowLori MoseleyKathleen MoserTawanda MosesTyease MosleyDana MostowyLynda MoutrayDebra Moynihan

Sonja MuckenfussJacqueline MuenznerBernadette MuffettAnnie MullerMerrylee MullinaxBarbara MurphyBrenda MurphyJill MurphyCatherine MurrayCatherine MurtonRuth MustardMichelle MyerKelly MyersMichelle MyersEvelyn NajjarGeorgia NarsavageJ . Ragan NashRebekah NationsLesa NaughtonRobin NazzaroPamela NealBeverly NedbalekJanice NegronMarsha NelsonTorill NelsonLynne NemethTanika NesmithJennifer NetzleyCheryl NeunerAimee NewsomCasey NicholsMaria NicholsPamela NicholsTami NielsonSusan NittoMelynda NixTiffany NoblesNichole NolanElaine NoonanKaren NorwoodAndrea OatesRobin O’ConnellNancy Ofendo ReyesCheryl O’HaraEsther OkorieAngela OlawskyNancy OliverKay Lynn OlmstedAndrea OlsonLeslie O’NealJenny O’NeillAlisha OrageDarlene OrcuttChilo Orr

Sophia O’ShieldsJolene OsorioPamela OTooleSusan OutenAlice OverstreetAngie OvertonMichelle OwensVirginia OwensKelly PabstFrances PachErin PadgettLisa PageMelissa PareAmy ParkerDiane ParkerMellasenah ParkerRhonda ParkerDebra ParksLyn ParksConstance ParsonMary Ann ParsonsLeigh PateRina PatelAdrain PattersonMichele PattersonNatali PattersonJudy PaullMartha PavelekLinda PaymentKimberly PayneSarah PayneTomeka PaytonLauren PearceIngrid PearsonShana PeelerDawn PenderKirstin PenningtonPennie PeraltaDeresh PerezLeann PerkinsMichelle PetersonDebra PetrieAileen PettitLorrie PeytonJane PhelanCarolyn PhillipsJody PhillipsMichael PhillipsSarah-Louise PhillipsAlexandra PhippsLeShanta PinckneyLolita PinckneyMyra PinckneyToni Pinckney

Annmarie PinkhamDeronda PitcherMichelle PittardKeith PlowdenSusan PlunkettSusan PolkJoyce PompeyCharlene PopeJulianne PopeJulie PopichakDeborah PorcheKay PoulnotKrista PoultonAylin PowellNancy PowellPhyllis PoynerPatricia PratherMartha Pressley-TurnerSabrina Preston-LeacockMarianna PretulakSandra PrewittMichelle PriceCherylene PrickettAva PridemoreKrutesha PrimeTheresa PrinceLetitia PringleCharlene PruittRosanne PruittDeana PurdyM . Pursley-WatsonDebra QuickJada QuinnJayne QuinnChandra RacerSandra RandolphTianna RandolphDenise RaneyKristen RastMarie RatajLesley RathbunPatricia RavellaSherrion RayTraci RayPhyllis RaynorNancy RectorJohnna ReedRameka ReedRobert ReedMary Elizabeth RegisterGeorgina ReidRobert ReidSheena ReidElaine Reimels

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Elizabeth ReniusWanda RevisEliza ReyesEva ReynoldsElona RhameElizabeth RhoadesTushara RhodesRosalinde RhynesShelby RialsAmanda RichardsWilliam RichburgJane RichterEllen RiddlePamela RidleyKarin RileyMonica RileyMichael RiordanMichelle Rioux-NivensLorraine RiveroHanna RiversKandice RiversElizabeth RobertsLeiann RobertsAmanda RobertsonKaren RobertsonKatelan RobertsonKimberly RobertsonCathy Robey-WilliamsNancy RockettAmy RodgersIthamesia RodgersMisty RodriguezSylvia RodriguezCatherine RogersLinda RogersCynthia RohmanRonnie RolandCeleste RompDavid RoseboroPatricia RothMargaret RoweMelissa RowlandCarol RoyalsLaurrie RumppJulie Runyan-BrownPorscha RushLisa RussLinda RussellAshley RutledgeNatisha SandersEileen SandlinSheri SannellaGutembergue SantosSharon Satterthwaite

Cathie SaucierMary-Ellen SaurSusan SaveranceMisty SawyerMarilyn SaxonJennifer SchabergMarilyn SchaffnerStephanie SchallerKathleen ScharerSusan SchererFarrah SchildknechtEva SchlachterMary SchreiberJulie SchrollMicki SchurlknightSharon SchwartzJennifer ScottMerrissa SearcyPauline SeebodeMarie SegarsJamie SegrovesLaura SeiptLily SelassieKaren SellersMarilyn SellersMary SellersTonya SellersColette SenseneyLeslie SewellNatally ShadwickLinda ShafferLoretta ShafferTerre ShankleBarbara Shaw-TwiningNicole SheaDeborah ShelleyTeresa ShelleyJill SheornKelli ShepherdElizabeth SheridanKathleen ShinadaJennifer SholtsSipiwe SibandeToni SilverAndrea SimmonsPrecious SimmonsShelley SimmonsMary SimonRobin SimpkinsTerry SimsJonathan SippelAshley SirianniJanice SkipperPatricia Slachta

Mary SladeSusan SmalleyKimberly SmartPatricia SmartAnna SmigelskiDebra SmithGeorgette SmithJeffrey SmithJessica SmithJulianna SmithJune SmithKendra SmithKimberly SmithKristen SmithKristin SmithMachelle SmithNandel SmithNellie SmithPamela SmithPamela J . SmithPatricia P . SmithPatsy SmithRoy SmithSarah SmithShannon SmithSharmane SmithSharon SmithTammy SmithTracie SmithDonna SmolenskiNancee SneedCourtney SnellGina SnellMary SnipesNichole SnowAngela SnowdenElizabeth SnyderGlenda SnyderRonda SnyderTiffany SolariElaine SommerBetty SosbeeSuzanne SotoRobbie SouthMargaret SpainTameshia SpainKimberly SpeerNoel SpeidelDebbie SpellsJeanette SpenceNancy SpindlerBrandon SpivyB . SpoonPaige Sprietsma

Connie SpykermanLauren St ArmandKatherine StablerElizabeth StachelekKaren StandishLori StanleyRuth StantonKaren StaplesTamara StarnesMary SteckHolly SteelePatricia SteeleKatie SteidleMaryann SteinmetzGina StenstromCharlotte StephensJacqueline StephensJemme StewartStephanie StewartBridgette StillLatisa StiltnerPamela StognerJeanie StokerDebora StokesBranda Stradford-CollinsDenise StrasserJeannine StreetmanJessica StricklinSarah StrongMary StrossnerSally StroudGail StuartJudy StuckJessica SullivanKelly SullivanTammy SullivanTracy SullivanMetzfe SulymaBetty SummerKimberly SussewellHope SuttellElizabeth SwansonSchinitra SwinneyJoyce SwygertEllen SynovecLaura SzadekDeborah SzelepkaLisa TabakianSusan TannerAbbey TaplerAllison TateNorma TaverasConnie TaylorMargaret C . Taylor

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Margaret Cone TaylorSusan TaylorWanda TaylorMichelle Taylor-SmithMichael Tedeton-JohnsonElizabeth TedfordTracy TempleMeredith ThackstonJuanita ThaxtonKimberley TheuerlBarbara ThomasDonna ThomasMelissa ThomasMonica ThomasPatricia ThomasPaula ThomasSusan ThomasThais ThomasErin ThompkinsAlisha ThompsonAudrey ThompsonCynthia ThompsonDenise ThompsonVanessa ThompsonRachal ThorneJaclyn Thornton-LuccheseJennifer ThrasherJason ThriftSusan ThrowerDeryus TillmanAngela TilsonAllyson TimmonsAmanda TimmonsEric TobinMartha TomlinKrystal TompkinsMary ToneCandance TooleyJ’Wana TorianGale TougerMarcellene TraskRobin TrauflerBonnie TreadoBrandy TroisiAngela TroncoVincencia TrowellLudmila TsyplakovaSandra TuckerDeborah TurnerEmilia TynanKathy VanravensteinConnie VarnDeborah Vaughan

Tammy VaughanJavan VaughnJennifer VaughnRichard VaughtRoberta VeddersTerry VerdinPatricia VersaillesCarol VinzantMelissa VorpahlDonna WadeMegan WadeSamantha WadfordAllison WagenlanderTonya WagnerCarroll WaiboerSharon WalbPatricia WaldropJennifer WalkerMargaret WalkerRaquel Kelly WalkerKelly WallMary WallPatina Walton-BattleAnna WannamakerKatherine WanstallCheryl WardMary WardDenine Ward-JohnsonCynthia WashingtonEvelyn WashingtonLeila WashingtonTiffany WashingtonShirlene Washington-MackCandace WatersAllison WatkinsEmilienne WatonsiFrances WatsonJean WatsonJobina WatsonJulia WatsonRoxie WattsKimberly WayMary WeaverLee WebbLisa WebbLouanne WeberSheri WebsterJuliana WeeksStephanie WeirDorothy WeissCharles WelchCarmen WellsLinda Wells

Mary WessingerAlice WestElizabeth WestLinda WestmanMargaret WetselHolisa WhartonShannon WheelerAnnette WhelchelCatherine WhelchelBillie WhiteLindsey WhiteMichelle WhiteRebecca WhiteRoberta WhiteakerMyra WhitenAlisa WhittingtonRobin WidemanNadine WigginsMiriam WilchanovskyDebra WilcoxChelsea WilhiteLavena WilkesSarah WilkesSamantha WilkinsHeather WilksAnna WillardAmber WilliamsAmy WilliamsAustin WilliamsBruce WilliamsBryce WilliamsCalperta WilliamsErnestine WilliamsEvelyn Casey WilliamsKathleen WilliamsKimberly WilliamsLatasha WilliamsLisa WilliamsMaxine WilliamsMichelline WilliamsRita WilliamsSarah Beth WilliamsSarah D . WilliamsSusan WilliamsTerry WilliamsTina WilliamsTracey WilliamsVirginia WilliamsKristine WilliamsenJennifer WillisAlex WilsonAnnie WilsonGina Wilson

Lucretia WilsonMarsha WilsonMelisa WilsonShannon WilsonToccora WilsonVictoria WilsonTameka WimbushMargaret WinbournLisa WinesettMichael WinfreeAnna WingardSharon WiseDonna WolffLina WoodEugene WoodallLinda Woodfin-HightowerLandace WoodsLeigh WoodsAnne WoodwardDuveen WoolbrightElizabeth WoolridgeTina WoolumHeather WorshamLauren WorshamBarbara WrightKathy WrightRandy WrightSandra WrightSusan WrigleyJoanne WuoriAlice WyattMary Wylie-AquilAmy WymanAna YanesShihchia YangJulia YawnJanet YorkTammy YounanHali YoungCathy Young-JonesElizabeth YoungsLydia ZagerAlyssa ZalarNancy ZalasGeoffrey ZanderJoan ZangasAndrena ZeiglerAngela ZeiglerSuzanne ZellingLea Anne ZimmerliSandra ZimmermanJudith ZinkLynette Zitzner

*This list was copied from the ANA Membership list as of August 22, 2016 . SCNA regrets any errors that may appear in the list .

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POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: SCNA President REPORTS TO:Board of Directors, Annual Meeting DEFINITION: Chair of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Annual Meeting PRIMARY PURPOSE: To chair the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Annual Meeting, and to ensure that the organization abides by its bylaws and established policies . SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1 . Preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee and the Annual Meeting and apply principles of parliamentary procedure so that all business is conducted properly .

2 . Support and meet regularly with the CEO to review the organizational business and to prepare agendas in a timely manner .

3 . Report to the board and membership periodically .4 . Appoint Standing and Special Committees with the approval of the Board of Directors and Serve as

an ex-officio member of all committees except the Committee on Nominations .5 . Convene the Executive Committee on all personnel-related matters and to transact any SCNA

business between Board meetings .6 . Call special meetings of the Board of Directors . Special meetings may also be called by 20 % of the

Directors then in office . Special Meetings may not be called less than two days prior to the meeting . 7 . Train and otherwise prepare the President-Elect for the responsibilities of president .8 . Serve as a representative to ANA Membership Assembly .9 . Serve as official spokesperson and representative of SCNA .10 . Serve as ex-officio member of the SC Nurses Foundation (SCNF) Board of Trustees .11 . Attend all meetings of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Annual Meeting, Finance

Committee and the SCNF .12 . Create agenda for Board meetings .13 . Represent SCNA on the State Board of Nursing Advisory Committee on Nursing (ACON)

MEETINGSAttend all board of director, executive committee, and Annual Meetings .

Connie Varn Report Year: 2016Number of BOD Meetings Attended: All SCNA Board of Directors meetings attended .2016 Activities: Thank you for the privilege of serving as president of SCNA! This opportunity has truly been an honor! We have had another exciting year as ANA and SCNA has continued the emphasis on Safety! As the RWJ/IOM (Robert Wood Johnson/Institutes of Medicine) Future of Nursing initiative to advance the practice of nursing to the fullest extent of the scope of practice has been stalled in South Carolina, I beseech you to support the future legislative action to advance APRN practice! You are the voice that needs to be heard! The nurses of South Carolina can have a very powerful presence if we stand together to move the health care for the people

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of South Carolina in a positive direction! Please reach out to your Representatives to move this vital legislation forward to improve the quality of health care in our state! You have been represented on quarterly ANA President/ED conference call/webinars, and ANA Government Affairs conference calls/webinars . South Carolina nurses were also represented at the ANA Membership Assembly and ANA Board of Directors meetings and conference calls . All SCNA meetings and conference calls were attended . I look forward to seeing you in Hilton Head!

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POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: SCNA President-Elect REPORTS TO:Board of Directors, Annual Meeting DEFINITION: Officer of SCNA, Member of Executive Committee PRIMARY PURPOSE: To assume the duties of the President in his/her absence . SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1 . In the event of a vacancy occurring in the office of President, the President-Elect shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee and the Annual Meeting . The President-Elect shall apply principles of parliamentary procedure so that all business is conducted properly until the next Annual Meeting or until a successor is elected .

2 . Oversee and work with staff to assure the ongoing activities of the Annual Meeting . These include the Nominating Process, Bylaws, References and Awards . Reports preparations to the Board of Directors .

3 . Attend all meetings of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and SCNA Annual Meeting .4 . In the absence of the SCNA Secretary/Treasurer at a Board of Directors meeting, Executive

Committee meeting or Annual Meeting, the President-Elect will assume the role of taking the official minutes of that function .

5 . Serve as a member of the SCNA Finance Committee .6 . Serve as second representative to ANA Membership Assembly .7 . Serve as SCNA representative to SCNF Board of Trustees .


Sheryl Mitchell Report Year: 2016Number of BOD Meetings Attended: 4 of 4 to date2016 Activities: The following meetings were attended during 2016: all Board of Directors meetings, ANA President’s calls, and ANA GOVA/Health Policy Calls . NP and CNM Legislative Day and Subcommittee hearings were attended . Additionally, SCNA State Convention and APRN Pharmacology Conference planning, Coalition for Access to Health Care, and the American Association of Nurse Practitioner’s Regional Leadership

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meetings were attended . Furthermore, I spoke at SC Connect the Dot meeting sponsored by the Upsilon Phi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi .

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POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Nominations and Elections Committee REPORTS TO:SCNA President -Elect DEFINITION: An elected committee of five (5) members elected in even-numbered years all serving 2-year terms . The person with the highest number of votes shall serve as Chairperson . PRIMARY PURPOSE: To conduct the SCNA nominating and election process for all elected positions on the Board of Directors and designated elected Committees . SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

1 . Send to each Committee, each SCNA Chapter, on or before February 1st of each year, the names of Officers, Directors, Commission Chairs and members of the Nominations and Elections Committee then serving and those eligible for re election and request from the Committees, SCNA Chapters a list of names of members qualified and willing to serve if elected . Such lists shall be signed by the chairperson or secretary of the respective organizational unit and returned no later than April 15th . This Call for Nominations should also be published in the SC Nurse for the membership .

2 . Solicit additional names needed to complete the ticket in the event sufficient candidates are not secured from the lists submitted by the Committees and Chapters .

NOMINATIONS PROCESS1 . Prepare a ticket of nominees for each vacancy to be filled . Any Member in good standing is eligible

for elected or appointed office in SCNA . Members shall be considered eligible in one elected office in SCNA at any one time with the exception of the nominating committee and/or SCNA Representatives and Alternates to ANA Membership Assembly or Chapter Officers .

2 . Candidates for office shall meet established qualifications and shall consent to serve if elected . All potential candidates will be given a copy of the Position Description for the office for which the candidate is being asked to seek election . An individual member who meets the established qualifications for an elected office may declare as a candidate by writing to the Secretary of SCNA . The slate of candidates shall be published, in accordance with Article X, Section 3(a), SCNA Bylaws, in the SC Nurse at least sixty (60) days before the Annual Membership Meeting of SCNA . SCNA members shall be notified in writing in accordance with approved policy .

3 . Present the tickets to the Board of Directors and then mailed/emailed to the Chair of each Chapter and published in the official publication not later than August 1st .

4 . Member may vote for a member whose name does not appear on the ballot by writing in the name of that member, if the member is in good standing and has consented to serve if elected .

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SCHEDULE OF ELECTIONS1 . Elections shall be held annually following the approved schedule: The President-Elect, two (2)

Director for Seat 1, Director Seat 2, the Chairperson of the Commission on SCNA Chapters and five (5) members of the Nominating Committee shall be elected in the even-numbered years . The Secretary/Treasurer, Chairperson of the Commission on Professional Advocacy and Development, and Chairperson of the Commission on Public Policy/Legislation, shall be elected in odd-numbered years .

2 . The terms of these Officers and members of the Nominating Committee shall commence at the adjournment of the Annual Meeting following their election and shall continue for two (2) years or until their successors are elected .

3 . The number of SCNA Representatives and Alternates to ANA Membership Assembly allowed by ANA, whom shall be the President and President-Elect, and a sufficient number of Alternates shall be elected in the even-numbered years . SCNA Representatives and Alternates to ANA Membership Assembly shall serve for a term of two (2) years or until a successor is elected .

ELECTIONS PROCESS1 . All elections shall be by secret ballot prior to the SCNA Annual Membership Meeting . 2 . Election of Officers and others chosen by the membership shall be by electronic ballot, with provision

for those needing mailed ballots . Mailed ballots may be requested up to three weeks before the Annual Meeting and are due back to the electronic voting provider by 2 weeks before the Annual Meeting . SCNA will assist any eligible voter in obtaining a mailed ballot .

3 . Each eligible voter shall be a member in good standing and shall be entitled to vote in the election . Members in good standing for the purpose of the elections are members of SCNA for at least 2 full months dated from the 1st of the month prior to the month the election is held and who are up to date on their dues . (Example: the election begins August 1, the individual must be a member of SCNA continuously since June 1 of the same year . If the election begins on August 15 the individual must be a member of SCNA continuously since June 1 of the same year .) Eligible voters must continue to meet all the requirements of membership including being up to date on their dues and be currently licensed as a registered nurse on the day that they vote .a . A list of current members will be published on the SCNA website prior to the first day of

ballotingb . It is up to the individual members to validate the information and to contact the SCNA staff

during regular business hours (as stated on the website) prior to voting if the member believes that he/she was omitted from the voting list in error so that a correction can be made .

c . Any SCNA members in good standing may present evidence that there is an error in the list of current members prior to the voting and up to the closing of the election .

d . Failure to notify SCNA of an error in the voting list prior to the closing of the vote is considered a waiver of the member’s right to challenge the voting list or the election .

e . Failure to notify SCNA that the member is not on the voting list prior to the closing of the vote is considered a waiver of the individual’s right to challenge the voting list or the election .

4 . All ballots will be available for all eligible members at least four (4) weeks prior to the Annual Meeting . a . If the election is held by mail the CEO shall mail a ballot with two (2) return envelopes enclosed

to each member of the Association as follows: one (1) small sized envelope having the word “BALLOT” printed thereon; and one (1) larger outer envelope, self-addressed and bearing the printed name of the voter in the upper left hand corner . Detailed instructions and biographical data on any candidate not listed in the official publication will accompany the ballot .

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b . A second ballot shall be sent to a member upon request provided a notarized statement requesting a second ballot is received by headquarters office no later than one (1) week prior to the deadline specified in the ballot instructions and with the agreement, that, if the original ballot is received, it will be forwarded unopened to the authorized Tellers of the election . Authorized Tellers of the election may be volunteer members of the Association or may be an outside accounting firm used by SCNA . The CEO shall determine who will fill the role of Tellers for each election . Headquarters shall notify the Tellers of the names of members to whom a second ballot has been sent . In the event that the recipient of the second ballot shall return two (2) ballots, both ballots shall be declared illegal and invalid .

c . Members may vote for persons other than those whose names appear on the ballot by writing in the names of qualified candidates who have consented to serve if elected .

d . At least two (2) weeks before the last day of the Annual Meeting the marked ballots shall be returned to the CEO of this association . Each ballot shall be sealed in the small envelope which shall be enclosed in the outer envelope bearing the printed name of the voter in the upper left hand corner . The CEO shall place the unopened envelopes containing the ballot in a safe place and shall deliver them to the appointed Tellers upon request .

e . Tellers shall check the names of the voters on the outer envelopes against the list of members entitled to vote discard the outer envelopes and deposit the inner sealed envelope in the ballot box . The Tellers shall supervise the counting of the ballots and only those ballots cast in accordance with the instructions shall be counted .

f . A plurality vote of those entitled to vote and voting shall constitute an election .g . A nominee for office receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected .h . The five (5) nominees for the Nominations and Election Committee who receive the highest

number of votes shall be declared elected . The nominee receiving the highest number of votes for the Nominating Committee shall serve as its chair . The persons receiving the highest number of votes in descending order for SCNA Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly and shall include the SCNA President and President - Elect, shall be declared elected SCNA Representatives to ANA Membership Assembly . The Alternates to the ANA Membership Assembly shall be the remaining nominees in descending order .

i . In case of a tie, the choice shall be declared by lot .j . The Chair of the Nominations and Election Committee shall report the results of the election to

the Annual Meeting .k . All ballots, credentials of the voting body, and other records of the election shall be preserved for

one (1) year after the election .l . If the election is held electronically provision will be made for ample notification of all eligible

members in good standing for use of the electronic voting system .m . Any challenge to the elections shall be filed with the Chair of the Nominations and Elections

Committee within thirty (30) days of the announcement of the election results, which takes place at the SCNA Annual Meeting . Failure to file a challenge within the 30 day timeframe constitutes a waiver of the right to challenge . All challenges must be in writing by an SCNA member eligible to vote . The challenge shall specify the nature of the complaint, including any violation of SCNA Bylaws, procedures or the law, and explain the basis of why the member believes the outcome of the election was affected by the conduct of the election mentioned in the complaint .(1 .) Grounds for challenging an election may be based on:

a . Ineligible voters;b . Procedures required for conducting the election were not followed;

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c . Procedures or actions directly related to the election applied during the election were unauthorized or contrary to applicable law;

d . The SCNA Bylaws and policies were not followed; ANDe . The action had a material impact on the outcome of the election

(2 .) Process for addressing the election challenge:All written challenges submitted by members eligible to vote are investigated by the Nominations and Election Committee . The Chair of the Nominations and Elections Committee shall chair the election challenge committee . The committee may hold a hearing if they deem it necessary . The Nominations and Elections Committee, acting in the role of the Election Challenge Review Committee, shall present their decision and recommendations within 30 days after the filing of the challenge to the SCNA Board of Directors . Decisions of the Election Challenge Review Committee may be appealed to the full SCNA Board of Directors by filing written notice of such appeal within 10 days after the decision is issued . Pending the decision of the SCNA Board of Directors, the decision of the Election Challenge Review Committee will be in effect . The decision of the SCNA Board of Directors is final .a . If the election is challenged while in progress, it will continue unless a decision is

reached by the SCNA Board of Directors based on the Election Challenge Review Committee recommendations to stop the election and declare it void .

b . If the election is challenged after it is completed, the officers chosen during the election being challenged will take office and remain in office until a decision on the challenge is reached OR until a new vote has been completed and new officers selected . Those who are defeated in the new election will step down from office on the date the official announcement is made and the winner (s) will take his/her position(s) .

c . Challenging electronic elections: Absent proof of a technical or mechanical irregularity, it shall be assumed that the electronic vote count is correct .If the Board of Directors finds that there are sufficient grounds to hold a new election it will set a date for the election and post in the next edition of the SC Nurse .

(3 .) Grounds for challenging a voter:A member who desires to challenge the right of another member or members to vote should do so by presenting the challenge to the Nomination s and Elections Committee . This should be done before the vote is cast . The grounds for challenging a voter are:a . Not being a member in good standing and thus not an eligible voterb . Using SCNA or Chapter funds or money, or anything of value donated by his/her

employer to finance their campaignc . Acting on behalf of a competing organization to the detriment of the SCNAd . Violating the Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements, 2015e . The burden of proof is on the challenged voter to show that he or she is an eligible voter

once a challenge is cast . Only members in good standing (dues are up to date and hold a current nursing license) will be allowed to vote

f . No challenges will be acceptable after the vote is cast(4 .) Grounds for challenging a candidate:

Any SCNA member eligible to vote may contest a candidate’s fitness for office based on: a . Not being a member in good standingb . Using SCNA or Chapter funds or money donated by his/her employer or anything of

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c . Acting on behalf of a competing organization to the detriment of SCNAd . Violating the Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements, 2015

CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE1 . Any member of SCNA eligible to vote may submit names of a candidate for office, if the person is

qualified and willing to serve .2 . The Nominations and Elections Committee shall prepare a slate of nominations for each office to be

filled . The utmost effort shall be made to have a slate of at least two nominees for each office to be filled .

3 . The Nominations and Elections Committee shall publish the slate in the SC NURSE and/or on the SCNA web site before the election period .

4 . The biography of each nominee shall be included with the ballot . If the nominee does not respond to requests from the Nominations and Elections Committee for a biography and/or answers to any questions designed to assist voters in their choices, the nominees name will be followed by these words in all published materials: No Reply Received

5 . The current number of Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly is two (2) . Each representative and alternate will be elected for a two year term or until a successor is elected . A representative shall not serve for more than two consecutive terms, exclusive of the President and Chief Staff Officer, if an eligible voting member of SCNA . Alternates who serve more than one year shall be considered to have served a term .

6 . If the name of a member of the Nominations and Elections Committee is submitted as a suggested candidate for the ballot of this Association, with the permission of that member, the member shall resign from the Nominations and Elections Committee .

7 . All candidates must be members in good standing when they are approved for the slate or when they are nominated by themselves or others for office . This includes write-in candidates .

8 . The call for nominations must include the offices to be filled, the terms of office, how to nominate and eligibility qualifications for nominees . Any changes to the nomination requirements must be published in the SC Nurse and posted on line at www .scnurse .org prior to the first meeting of the Nominations and Elections Committee .

9 . If a candidate drops membership at any time from the time the slate is fixed through their time in office they have 5 business days to correct/restore their membership once notified of the lapse by the SCNA . If the membership is not restored, the candidate will not be eligible for the office prior to the election and their name(s) will be removed from the ballot . Once on the ballot, they will remain, however votes for the candidate will not be counted . If an elected candidate drops his/her membership after the election the position will be considered a vacancy to be filled according to SCNA bylaws .

CAMPAIGN PRACTICES1 . The SCNA elections are currently held in advance of the SCNA Annual Meeting and the results of

the election are announced during the SCNA Annual Meeting at which time all elected members shall take the oath of office in advance of the next SCNA year . SCNA provides two avenues for informing the members of SCNA who is on the ballot for the current elections: the SC Nurse newspaper and the SCNA web site . Information is also included in the materials attached to the electronic voting system used by SCNA . Thus, SCNA has not had an extensive list of Campaign Practices in it Policies and Positions for elections . Due to a continuous desire to be certain that all areas of nominations and election issues are covered, these new Campaign Practices are added to these materials covering nominations and elections .

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a . No monies received by SCNA and or an SCNA Chapter from dues, assessments or similar levies or anything of value, and no monies or services of a candidate or a candidate’s employer shall be contributed or applied to promote a candidate for SCNA office .

b . If a candidate for office wishes to purchase a paid advertisement in the SC Nurse, arrangements must be made to do so at the prevailing rate for advertisements . The SCNA staff may assist a candidate in contacting the SC Nurse publisher .

c . All candidates will receive the same information about all policies for the elections .d . Candidate shall refrain from negative campaigning and personal attacks on other candidates and

their supporters e . Candidate shall not use the SCNA’s website and/ or any social media sites that may exist

including, but not limited to, SCNA Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts for campaigning . Sites will be monitored and materials removed by the Nominations and Elections Committee

f . SCNA staff will not package or distribute campaign literature . SCNA staff will not wear promotional materials for any candidate .

g . Campaign promotional materials, including shopping or tote bag, may be distributed by candidates and their supporters .

h . Any internal SCNA policies governing campaign practices and election procedures are to be published in advance of the election process in the SC Nurse and on line .

i . Candidates shall ensure that any campaign material issued by the candidate or any supporter contains the statement, “The content of this campaign material has been reviewed and approved by “Candidate’s” Name .”

j . Candidates may not use the SCNA logo and/or mission statement on campaign materials . If there is a convention logo for a convention that will also include an SCNA Annual Meeting, the logo for the convention may be included in any written ads . Use of the convention logo does not imply endorsement by SCNA .

k . SCNA staff is not responsible for designing or disseminating campaign marketing information for individual candidates of slates of candidates .

Sheryl Mitchell / Mary Wessinger Report Year: 2016Number of Members: 5Number of Meetings: Business done via phone calls and emails, multiple occasionsAverage Attendance: Calls made by the Chair as needed . 2016 Activities: The Nominations and Elections Committee prepared for the 2016 Election . The slate of candidates was published in the July 2016 SC Nurse . The results of the election will be read at the Annual Meeting in October 2016 .2017 Activities: In 2017, the Nominations and Elections Committee will seek to find candidates for all open positions .

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POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: SCNA Secretary/Treasurer REPORTS TO:Board of Directors, Annual Meeting

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DEFINITION: Officer of SCNA and Fiduciary Officer of SCNA, member of the Executive Committee PRIMARY PURPOSE: To document official and unofficial minutes and other communications of SCNA executive committee, board meetings, planning sessions and retreats . To oversee finical management of and assure finical stability . Together with the President, CEO, and Finance Committee develop a yearly budget for SCNA . SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1 . Keep the minutes of all meetings of the Annual Meeting, BOD, and the Executive Committee 2 . Assure notices of time and place of all meetings are sent in a timely fashion3 . Document activities of the BOD such as planning retreats and other strategic sessions4 . Take minutes or keeps records of other activities as directed by the BOD5 . Assist in creating the agenda for board meetings 6 . Work closely with the Assistant to the CEO to assure minutes and other documents are accurate and

sent to members in a timely manner 7 . Co-signs checks on bi-weekly basis and as needed or provides for signing by other authorized

members . 8 . Review the monthly financial statement of income and expenditures . 9 . Give a financial report to the Board of Directors at scheduled meetings .10 . Assure that financial policies are adhered to by the Board of Directors .11 . Review long range plan annually for budget needs .12 . Chair the Finance Committee and schedules meetings as needed .13 . Present a report to the Membership annually .

BUDGET1 . Follow outlined procedures re: budget preparation and requests .2 . Work with the Chair of the Commission on SCNA Chapters to encourage the submission of budget

request by SCNA chapter by the designated dates . Assists in preparation of general administration portion of the budget .

3 . Accept requests from Committee or Chapters chairs or BOD for additional funding during the fiscal year .

4 . Submit final budget to Board of Directors for approval prior to December 31st .5 . Assure that budget and periodic statements are available to Board Members, Committee and SCNA

Chapter chairs .

GENERAL FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION1 . Is a co-signer on bank accounts in the name of the organization .2 . Assure there is an annual audit or review by an independent accounting firm at the close of the fiscal

year . 3 . Authorize filing of IRS for 990 annually .4 . Authorize filing of the Annual Corporate Report .5 . Assures a fidelity bond at the expense of the organization .6 . Is notified if an expense exceeds the budgeted line item .7 . Report to the BOD the financial standing of the Association whenever requested to do so and provide

an audited report at each Annual Meeting .

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Stanley HarrisReport Year: 2016Number of BOD Meetings Attended: 42016 Activities: Maintained minutes as appropriate . Reviewed financial statements . 990 form completed and sent .

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POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Finance Committee REPORTS TO:Board of Directors via Secretary/Treasurer

DEFINITION: A Committee composed of the SCNA, President, President-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, Chapter Treasurer, and CEO following the Annual Meeting in even-numbered years . All shall serve a two (2) year term .

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To advise SCNA Board of Directors on financial matters . SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

1 . Receive monthly financial statement and monitors expenses and income .2 . Assist Treasurer as needed .3 . Advise Board of Directors regarding investments .

BUDGET1 . Review Long Range Plan annually as preparation for budget development .2 . Meet with Treasurer and reviews draft budget . Revise budget if needed . Approve revised budget for

presentation to Board of Directors .3 . Make recommendation to Board of Directors regarding budget, especially funding of new projects,

cost containment measures, and capital improvements .

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT1 . Advise Board regarding property maintenance and capital improvements .2 . Advise Board regarding purchase and maintenance of major improvements .

Stanley HarrisReport Year: 2016Number of Members: 4Number of Meetings: 1Average Attendance: 4

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2016 Activities: Met and reviewed objectives . 2016 Budget passed .2017 Activities: Meet to review new budget proposal . Edit and make changes as needed .

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POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Director, Seat 1 REPORTS TO:Board of Directors, Annual Meeting DEFINITION: Elected position- Voting Member of the Board of Directors PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist the Board of Directors in developing and implementing the strategic plan, which is to be updated on an annual basis . SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1 . In coordination with President and President-Elect ensure the development and implementation of the strategic plan by the board of directors which is to be updated on an annual basis .

2 . Receive and disperse information pertinent to the strategic plan to the appropriate person(s) .3 . Provide a report on the progress of the strategic plan at each Board of Directors meeting .

MEETINGSAttend all Board of Directors and SCNA Annual Meetings .

Alice Wyatt Report Year: 2016Number of BOD Meetings Attended: 4 out of 42016 Activities: The Strategic Plan was reviewed prior to the ANA Membership Meeting . It will again be addressed in this coming year .

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POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Director, Seat 2 REPORTS TO:Board of Directors, Annual Meeting DEFINITION: Elected position- Voting Member of the Board of Directors . Shall be a newly licensed nurse who graduated within five (5) years from a basic nursing program and who is a direct care provider PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist the Board of Directors in working on issues of multi-generational recruitment .

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SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1 . Identify and communicate with untapped RN populations for membership .

A . Disseminate information regarding benefits of membership in SCNA-ANA .B . Develop recruitment plan for a diverse membership .C . Distribute information on membership to graduating nurses .

a . Disseminate information in SC Nurse .b . Provide consultation to SCNA Chapters .c . Work with the CEO and staff .

MEETINGSAttend all Board of Directors and SCNA Annual Meetings .

Tami Nielson Report Year: 2016Number of BOD Meetings Attended: 32016 Activities: Nursing Organizational Day at MUSC (set-up table), New Grad Advisory Council (x2)

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POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: SCNA Chapter Executive Committees REPORTS TO:Commission on SCNA Chapters DEFINITION: The Chapter Executive Committee if the chief governing body for each SCNA Chapter to consist of five (5) people: -Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, one (1) Member-At-Large OR -Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary/Treasurer, two (2) Members-At-Large PRIMARY PURPOSE: To lead each chapter in its work as described in the SCNA Book of Roles and Positions SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1 . To ensure compliance with SCNA Bylaws and SCNA Chapter Memorandum of Agreement . 2 . To submit all requested reports on a timely basis 3 . To participate in meetings of the Chapter Chairs as called by the Chair of the Commission on SCNA

Chapters 4 . To adhere to all financial policies of SCNA, see Finance Policy and Procedure Section of SCNA

Board of Directors & Committee Manual 5 . To ensure Chapter Representatives on the current SCNA Committees .

- SCNA Legislative Committee - SCNA Convention Planning Team

6 . The Chapter Executive Committee shall establish the date for the Annual Goal Setting Meeting for the chapter . The meeting will be at the discretion of the Chapter Executive Committee . The Annual Goal Setting Meeting should be done in conjunction with the preparation of the Chapter’s Annual Report of activities of the current year for the Book of Reports to be distributed at the SCNA Annual Membership Meeting . This gives ample time to prepare for the next program year .

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MEETINGSAttends all Board of Directors and SCNA Annual Meetings .

APRN ChapterChapter Chair: Kahlil Demonbreun Report Year: 2016Number of Members: 167Number of Meetings: 3Average Chapter Meeting Attendance: 10Number of BOD Meetings Attended By Chapter Chair: 12016 Activities: 1) Three Chapter meetings to include 1 Annual Meeting 2) Legislative Support for HB 3078 3) Planning and Preparation for the Annual Conference 4) Representation at the 2016 AANP National Conference by the Vice Chair Bruce Williams 5) Representation at the 2015 AANP Region 4 Leadership Invitational President Elect Sheryl Mitchell2017 Goals: 1) Provide continuous contribution to the SCNA Philosophy, Bylaws, the Book of Roles and Positions with focus on issues relevant to Advanced Practice Nursing 2) Continue to increase membership (5%) 3) Provide support for the 2017 Legislative session through lobbying and other activities 4) Preliminary planning for the 2017 Annual Conference 5) Send a Representative to the 2016 AANP Leadership Invitational meeting and the 2017 AANP National Conference 6) Roundtable meeting of various Advanced Practice Nursing organizations in the state to celebrate Nurse Practitioner Week 7) Secure Proclamation from the State Governor, and Mayor of at least 2 major cities for Nurse Practitioner week .

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Clinical Nurse Leader ChapterChapter Chair: Mary Alice Hodge Report Year: 2016Number of Members: 12Number of Meetings: 1Average Chapter Meeting Attendance: 3Number of BOD Meetings Attended By Chapter Chair: 32016 Activities: New Chapter approved by SCNA Board of Directors October 2015 . Activities were getting the Chapter organized . 2017 Goals: Continue to grow in membership .

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Nurse Educator ChapterChapter Chair: Anita Korbe Report Year: 2016Number of Members: 74Number of Meetings: 3Average Chapter Meeting Attendance: 12Number of BOD Meetings Attended By Chapter Chair: 12016 Activities: Updated membership names and email addresses . Established write in candidates for members at large and the Chair position . Developed and approved a mission statement to assist in guiding the Education Chapter in their goals . Established 2017 goals .

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2017 Goals: 1 .) Conduct a membership drive during Nurses Week 2017 (Posters, flyers, email and member encouragement in their work settings . 2 .) Discuss the options for developing and presenting virtual educational offerings . 3 .) Provide an educational offering focused on education at each Annual Conference . 4 .) *Develop and present a spring educational offering for educators to be presented in spring 2018 . 5 .) *Explore the development of a process to support members in completing surveys, research, and or projects *The Education Chapter recognizes that the last two goals are more complex and may not reach completion in 2017 .

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Piedmont ChapterChapter Chair: Ava Pridemore Report Year: 2016Number of Members: 33Number of Meetings: 3Average Chapter Meeting Attendance: 3Number of BOD Meetings Attended By Chapter Chair: 32016 Activities: We held our annual educational workshop titled Trends in Cancer Management October 2015 . We sponsored a local family in need for Christmas . We provided a scholarship for a nursing student attending USC-Upstate .2017 Goals: To collaborate more with SCNA, to assess the needs of the chapter members and to develop a vision to meet those needs and conduct the business of the chapter .

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Psychiatric-Mental Health ChapterChapter Chair: Maggie Johnson Report Year: 2016Number of Members: 48Number of Meetings: 0Average Chapter Meeting Attendance: 0Number of BOD Meetings Attended By Chapter Chair: 02016 Activities: Participated in Suicide Prevention Walk of Darkness by being a Bronze Sponsor . Continued to support the needs of SCNA PAPIN . 2017 Goals: Have annual conference for psych/mental health in SC or participate with one large one (like SCDMH)

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Women and Children’s Health ChapterChapter Chair: Bonnie Holaday Report Year: 2016Number of Members: 42Number of Meetings: 0Average Chapter Meeting Attendance: 0Number of BOD Meetings Attended By Chapter Chair: 42016 Activities: Provided articles for the SC Nurse . 2017 Goals: No Report

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POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Chair Commission on Policy / Legislation REPORTS TO:Board of Directors, Annual Meeting DEFINITION: Commission Chair of related Policy / Legislation Committees

• LegislativeCommittee PRIMARY PURPOSE: To preside over the committees and groups within the appropriate Commission . SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

REPORTING AND ORGANIZATION1 . Establish an annual plan of operation and budget for carrying out its responsibilities within the

policies of the Board of Directors and Annual Meeting . Ensure meetings are held .2 . Oversee the evaluation of trends, developments, and issues in the area of responsibility of the

Commission .3 . Recommend the extent of the Association’s concern, action and influence in its respective area of

responsibility and recommends policies and positions .4 . Hold quarterly meetings with the chairpersons within the commission .5 . Maintain appropriate communication and dissemination of information to SCNA Chapters and others

as approved by the Board of Directors .6 . Present written reports of the activities of the Commission to the Board of Directors and Annual

Meeting at each meeting .7 . Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Annual Meeting and Board of Directors .8 . Ensure that electronic material is submitted in a timely manner for publication on the SCNA website .

MEETINGSAttend all Board of Directors and SCNA Annual Meeting meetings .

TK Curtis Report Year: 2016Number of BOD Meetings Attended: 22016 Activities: No Report

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POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Legislative Committee REPORTS TO:Commission on Public Policy / Legislation

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DEFINITION: 1 . A small committee of chapter representatives . All shall serve a two (2) year term . Each Chapter shall

appoint a representative to attend the meetings . These Chapter representations shall communicate and coordinate all legislative issues between the Legislative Committee and the SCNA Chapters . The two members not representatives of the SCNA Chapters shall be appointed by the SCNA Board of Directors .

2 . The Legislative Support Team which will be comprised of all SCNA members who request to be added to the Legislative telecommunications distribution list .

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To study, interpret and respond to federal, state, and local legislation affecting the nursing profession and health related issues . SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1 . The Chair will be appointed by the SCNA Board of Directors .2 . Develop SCNA positions on legislative matters in accordance with the directives of the Annual

Meeting and the philosophy of the SCNA .3 . Work closely with SCNA’s CEO/Lobbyist, other lobbyists hired by the CEO, and office staff to study

the need for legislation and initiate legislation when appropriate .4 . Communicate and work closely with SCNA Chapter representatives who serve as liaisons to the

Legislative Committee .5 . Coordinate legislative activities with the SCNA Board of Directors and other SCNA structural units

and the SCNA Chapters .6 . Develop processes and activities to increase members’ involvement in the legislative process .7 . Communicate SCNA’s positions to legislators, nursing districts and appropriate others .8 . Publish and report legislative information and committee activities .9 . Build coalitions and networks with groups having goals in common with SCNA legislative positions .10 . Maintain liaison with the State Board of Nursing and other appropriate groups . The Chair in

consultation with the CEO is responsible for dissemination of legislative alerts to membership through headquarters for inclusion in email blasts .

Stephanie BurgessReport Year: 2016Number of Members: 7Number of Meetings: 0Average Attendance: 02016 Activities: 1 . Collaborated with multiple groups to obtain sponsorship for House Bill 3078 2 . Wrote and presented Testimony at the House 3 . Wrote Op Eds 4 . Met with Legislators 5 . Assisted with NP Lobby Day arrangements 6 . Networked with Legislators 2-3 days per week during Legislative Session January to June 2015 7 . Met with key reps from the Physician Groups to develop a compromise . 8 . Lobbied against House Bill 35082017 Activities: Renew activities to advance the practice of nursing in SC . Work with a variety of organizations and other groups to advance nursing .

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POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Chair Commission on Professional Advocacy and Development

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REPORTS TO:Board of Directors, Annual Meeting DEFINITION: Commission Chair of related Professional Advocacy and Development Committees

• ContinuingEducationApproverCommittee• ContinuingEducationProviderCommittee• PeerAssistanceProgramInNursing(PAPIN)Committee

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To preside over the committees and groups within the appropriate Commission . SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

REPORTING AND ORGANIZATION1 . Establish an annual plan of operation and budget for carrying out its responsibilities within the

policies of the Board of Directors and Annual Meeting . Ensure meetings are held .2 . Oversee the evaluation of trends, developments, and issues in the area of responsibility of the

Commission .3 . Recommend the extent of the Association’s concern, action and influence in its respective area of

responsibility and recommends policies and positions .4 . Hold quarterly meetings with the chairpersons within the commission .5 . Maintain appropriate communication and dissemination of information to SCNA Chapters and others

as approved by the Board of Directors .6 . Present written reports of the activities of the Commission to the Board of Directors and Annual

Meeting at each meeting .7 . Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Annual Meeting and Board of Directors .8 . Ensure that electronic material is submitted in a timely manner for publication on the SCNA website .

MEETINGSAttend all Board of Directors and SCNA Annual Meeting meetings .

Selina McKinney Report Year: 2016Number of BOD Meetings Attended: 3 out of 42016 Activities: This year I attended and supported the APRN Legislative Day, attended the legislative meeting on the SC telemedicine bill . I offered an official response to the VA initiative to implement full practice authority for NPs . We experienced some changes in PAPIN . Ms . Susan Outen has replaced Peggy Dulaney as the PAPIN Chair . The Board is grateful for the service and dedication demonstrated by Ms . Dulaney in all her efforts on behalf of SC Nurses . The CNE application for providership was sent the TN Nurses Association in February 2016 . The application was prepared by Mary Wessinger (CEPC Chair), Rosie Robinson, and Judith Thompson . We greatly appreciate the important work of this dedicated group . SCNA was approved as a Provider for CNE through the TN Nurses Association . Larry Eberlin (CEAC Chair) and SCNA staff updated the CEAC Manual for ANCC compliance and posted the updated version on the SCNA home page . The new 2015 criteria reduces redundancy and decreases the total number of criteria for Approved Providers to meet . Updates in the language better reflect learner action and outcomes rather than what the CNE provider will deliver . The addition of a required disclosure statement identifying the provider unit increases transparency and

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accountability . The SCNA BOD is grateful to the SCNA staff and Mr . Eberlin’s tireless efforts in preparation of these lengthy materials . Thank you for allowing me to serve as the Professional Advocacy and Development Commission Chair . I am honored to serve the nurses of SC .

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POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Continuing Education Approver Committee REPORTS TO:Commission on Professional Advocacy and Development

DEFINITION: A committee of no fewer than five (5) members, all of whom shall have indicated the desire to serve by signing Consent to Participate form . The appointments shall be on a staggered basis for three (3) years . The appointments shall represent a variety of employment settings and practice specialists . The committee members shall be registered nurses with a baccalaureate or higher degree (either the baccalaureate or the higher degree must be in nursing) . The chairperson shall have a Master’s degree in nursing . PRIMARY PURPOSE: To review all non-SCNA sponsored continuing education activities for approval consistent with the guidelines established by the ANA/ANCC . SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1 . The Committee is to assure quality continuing education for nurses in South Carolina .2 . The Committee is to communicate information about CE offering review criteria and process .3 . The Committee is to provide consultation regarding the review criteria and ways to meet the criteria to

applicant for continuing education for nurses in South Carolina .4 . The Committee is to allow contact hours as defined by ANCC to be awarded to those applicants that

are reviewed and are found to meet the review criteria .5 . The Committee Member should possess expertise in education design .6 . The Committee Member should possess the relevant knowledge and experience to participate in the

peer review process . 7 . The Committee Member should demonstrate the presence of the following knowledge and skills:

knowledge of the Accreditation Program and its requirements, knowledge of adult learning theory, ability to analyze/synthesize information related to meeting the criteria and key elements (as evidenced by having engaged in reviewing the record of an activity to ensure all necessary components are present and compliant with the ANCC Accreditation Program criteria and key elements), understanding the policies/procedures of the Accreditation Program, knowledge of the Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development .

8 . The Chairperson of the committee shall check licensure of members of the CEAC on an annual basis .9 . The Chairperson of the committee must maintain expertise in educational design and adult learning

theories .10 . The Chairperson of the committee should demonstrate the presence of the following knowledge and

skills: knowledge of the Accreditation Program and its requirements, knowledge of adult learning theory, ability to analyze/synthesize information related to meeting the criteria and key elements (as evidenced by having engaged in reviewing the record of an activity to ensure all necessary components are present and compliant with the ANCC Accreditation Program criteria and key

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elements), understanding of the policies/procedures of the Accreditation Program, knowledge of the Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development .

Lawrence EberlinReport Year: 2016Number of Members: 7Number of Meetings: 4Average Attendance: varies due to current needs of the committee 2016 Activities: This was another busy year for the Continuing Education Approver Committee . We implemented an updating of the newest ANCC Criteria for Nursing Education . This was done on-line for all to be able to access electronically . To date CEAC has approved 25 Individual Activities and 13 Provider Unit Applications . The Committee expects 8 Provider Unit Applications and 4 Individual Activity appluications to be submitted for review before the end of the year . In 2016 an update will be held for all CEAC Provider Unit clients via a webinar . This will be the the first time we have provided continuing education in a webinar format so that participants do not need to travel . 2017 Activities: To grow the committee to help meet the needs of consumers .

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POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Continuing Education Provider Committee REPORTS TO:Commission on Professional Advocacy and Development

DEFINITION: A standing committee of at least five (5) members but no more than fifteen (15) . The terms shall be on a staggered basis for three (3) years . The committee shall represent a variety of employment settings and practice specialists . Each Chapter Chair shall serve on the committee . The chairperson shall have a Master’s degree in nursing . All committee members indicate the desire to serve by signing a Consent to Participate form .

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide a mechanism for quality CE activities sponsored by SCNA and to assure that these CE activities meet established ANA/ANCC standards and criteria . SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1 . Establish the scope of the Association’s responsibility for continuing education for nurses .2 . Participate in the development of standards for continuing education and devise methods of

implementation .3 . Formulate policy and recommendations regarding federal, state and local legislation in continuing

education .4 . Study and report relevant scientific and educational developments and changes in health needs and

practices with reference to their implications for continuing education .5 . Study nurses’ needs for continuing education .6 . Implement continuing education programs for SCNA in conjunction with other structural units .

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Mary WessingerReport Year: 2016Number of Members: 7Number of Meetings: as needed by emailAverage Attendance: 52016 Activities: Communicated with SCNA staff regarding the CNE to be offered to all nurses (to include APRN’s) at the 2016 Annual State Convention, in Greenville, in October of this year . Also ascertain that the policies and procedures are in compliance with ANCC guidelines for continuing nursing education . In 2015 SCNA provided the follow CNE programs:

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Total Hours Per Activity

SCNA Convention Pre-Con Option 1: Ophthalmic Pharmacology 16 2 .00 32SCNA Convention Pre-Con Option 2: Trigger Point Injections 11 2 .00 22SCNA Convention Pre-Con Option 3: Knot Just Suturing (Suturing, Punch Biopsies, Skin …

25 2 .00 50

SCNA Convention: Pharmacology Update 168 3 .00 504SCNA Convention: Risk Management for RNs and APRNs 30 1 .50 45SCNA Convention: Best Practice for Online Teaching 9 1 .50 13 .5SCNA Convention: Bringing Mindfulness Into Health Care 16 1 .50 24SCNA Convention: Street Drugs and What You Need To Know In Your Practice

121 1 .50 181 .5

SCNA Convention: Policy and Regulations 101 33 1 .50 49 .5SCNA Convention: What’s New in ADHD? 91 1 .50 136 .5SCNA Convention: Retirement Seminar 11 1 .50 16 .5SCNA Convention: Issues of Capacity in Elders 31 1 .50 46 .5SCNA Convention: General Session 1: ANA Year of Ethics 162 1 .00 162SCNA Convention: General Session 2: Ethics…It Is All About You 166 1 .00 166SCNA Convention: Motivational Interviewing 143 0 .75 107 .25SCNA Convention: Women’s Health Update with at Hot Flash 38 1 .50 57SCNA Convention: Autism Spectrum Disorders / Individuals with Developmental…

32 1 .50 48

SCNA Convention: Proteinuria: When to Worry or Not? 52 1 .50 78SCNA Convention: Insomnia Sedatives and Hypnotics “If only I could sleep like a baby”

73 1 .50 109 .5

SCNA Convention: An Update on Common Otolaryngology Problems in Children

40 1 .50 60

SCNA Convention: Cardiology Update 112 1 .50 168SCNA Convention: Second Chance Nurse 8 1 .50 12SCNA Convention: Get Well Network 8 1 .50 12SCNA Convention: Medication Mania: Understanding Polypharmacy in the Geriatric …

90 2 .00 180

SCNA Convention: Medical Spanish 18 2 .00 36

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SCNA Convention: Stroke Update: Primary Prevention, Secondary Prevention, & Acute Care

21 2 .00 42

SCNA Convention: Chronic Kidney Disease 33 2 .00 66SCNA Convention: Antibiotic Stewardship 62 2 .00 124SCNA Convention: Pharmacologic Management of Sleep Disorders 61 2 .00 122SCNA Convention: Incision and Drainage 18 2 .00 36SCNA Convention: CEAC Update 23 2 .00 46SCNA Convention: Control Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

74 1 .50 111

SCNA Convention: STDs Across the Life Span 36 1 .50 54SCNA Convention: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Non-Traumatic 23 1 .50 34 .5SCNA Convention: SC HIV Update 15 1 .50 22 .5SCNA Convention: Peds Ophthalmology 15 1 .50 22 .5SCNA Convention: Gestational Diabetes 10 1 .50 15SCNA Convention: The Ins & Outs of Using Opioids & Co-Analgesics to Treat Chronic Pain

92 1 .50 138

SCNA Convention: Poster Presentations Thursday, October 22, 2015 92 0 .50 46SCNA Convention: Poster Presentations Saturday, October 24, 2015 111 0 .50 55 .5

Total Number of Activities 40Total

Attendees 2190

Total Hours63 .25

Total Hours Awarded3251 .75

2017 Activities: To continue to assist with CNE offered by SCNA to the nurses in this State, both members of SCNA and non-members . To offer quality CNE for our state’s nursing professionals . To promote participation of our chapters in the annual meeting in the Fall of the year, to evaluate the needs of nursing education based on the needs of the nurses in this state, who practice in all areas . To participate and keep up to date on changes in our nursing practice by the American Nurses Association . To keep up to date with current literature and with the relevant American Nurses Association literature on nursing practice quality and trends .

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POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Peer Assistance Program In Nursing (PAPIN) Committee REPORTS TO:Commission on Professional Advocacy and Development

DEFINITION: a) Members will be members of the South Carolina Nurses Association .b) Members will be Registered Nurses in the state of South Carolina .c) Members will have no restrictions on his/her license to practice in the state of South Carolina .d) If the member is in any type of recovery from alcohol and/or drug addiction, she/he will have been in

recovery for a period of no less than 3 years .e) Knowledge of addictions and the process of recovery is desirable . New members will be assisted in

becoming more informed through: a new members’ packet, an orientation workshop, attending a 12-step meeting, reading from the bibliography .

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f) Members will attend monthly meetings for committee membership .g) Prospective members will supply requested information required by SCNA and be approved by the

existing committee members .h) Each potential member will attend at least one PAPIN committee meeting prior to seeking

membership in the Peer Assistance Program in Nursing Committee (PAPIN) . This will give her/him the opportunity to have a first-hand look at how the group interacts and works . It will also give the group members the opportunity for interaction with any potential applicant .

i) Any exceptions to the above membership criteria must be approved by 2/3 vote of the committee .

PRIMARY PURPOSE: This committee serves our recovering nurse peers with support groups that help them get their professional and personal lives back on track . PAPIN has been helping the profession since the eighties and has done a magnificent job as a peer assistance program for those members in need . The Recovering Professionals Program (RPP) and PAPIN work together to sustain the recovery abilities of nurse participants across the state .

Susan OutenReport Year: 2016Number of Members: 10Number of Meetings: 1Average Attendance: 2016 Activities: PAPIN continued to provide support groups for nurses in addiction recovery around the state, as needed by the number of nurses in recovery in any given area . We provided training and ongoing support for the volunteer group leaders . PAPIN also seeks to educate nurses about issues surrounding addiction, recovery and re-entry into practice . 2017 Activities: PAPIN will continue to provide support groups and education on addiction recovery .

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SCNF Annual ReportPatricia Macaruso

1 . 3 Board of Trustees were held on February 12, May 13 and August 12 . Another meeting is scheduled for November 11 . 2 new BOT members were oriented in February . The BOT currently has 13 member with 2 unfilled slots .

2 . SCNF participated in the National Day of Giving (Midlands Gives) on May 3 for the first time . SCNF’s presence in social media (Facebook and Twitter) was developed .

3 . Scholarship Development and Awards: A . Twenty-three $1,000 .00 Palmetto Gold Scholarships were awarded to 23 undergraduate nursing

students B . SCNF received a $20,000 .00 bequest from Julia Whitten’s estate which she had requested be

designated for nursing scholarships . The board approved the scholarship name as the Julia Whitten scholarship and approved the monies to be distributed to 2 undergraduate BSN students and 3 Master’s students in the amount of $2,000 .00 each . Scholarship criteria have been developed and applications will be made available in September 2016 and again in 2017 .

C . $ 5,000 .00 scholarships sponsored by BCBS will be awarded to 4 doctoral nursing students in November .

D . Ten $2,000 .00 undergraduate and five $3,000 .00 graduate Nurses Care Scholarships were approved and awarded in August . 3 . Plans are underway to expand the Nurses Care Walk to

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3 sites in 2016- Walks are planned in Charleston on October 22, Columbia on Nov . 12, and Anderson on Nov . 19

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ANA Membership Assembly Rep Annual Report

Connie VarnReport Year: 2016

The 2016 Membership Assembly began with the ANA Board of Directors Open meeting . This is always an exciting time to see and meet the individuals with whom you interact during the ANA Pres/ED and GOVA meetings . This is a very important opportunity to receive an introduction of the information which will be shared during the Membership Assembly meeting .

Pamela Cipriano, ANA President opened the Membership Assembly with a warm welcome! She introduced Carole Drick, President of the American Holistic Nurses Association who led the group in a “centering” activity . Pam engaged the group with the picture depicting either an old or young woman . I am sure that you know the one to which I am referring . She then charged the group with the obligation to “protect, advance, and advocate for nursing and those we serve” . She also reiterated the year-long focus on Safety 360, Taking Responsibility Together . She shared the work on increasing the number of nurses serving on boards of directors . One of her goals is to “expand the concept of ‘Top of mind inclusion’ to think nurses first; the need to have nurses represented at the table; that the voice of nurses needs to permeate .” Pam’s comments were very insightful and moving .

Two Dialogue Forums were presented and discussed with resulting recommendations for ANA and nurses . The first was: Nursing Advocacy for Sexual Minority and Gender Diverse Populations . This was a very timely topic for discussion as it followed the massacre at the PULSE nightclub in Orlando . Much rich discussion ensued with four recommendations . The second was: Dealing with Substance Abuse Disorder in Nursing . Three recommendations followed this discussion .

By-Laws changes were presented, discussed, and passed regarding dues changes and the continuation of the Dues pilot . Knitasha Washington, Keynote speaker, engaged the group with stirring stories about personal experiences with health care and health care professionals . Patients and Families as Co-Creators of Safety: Changing the Game was the topic of this opening Keynote .

Marla Weston, ANA CEO, shared exciting direction for ANA . She highlighted several initiatives . One in particular is the Welcome to the Profession Toolkit for new graduates . We need to promote this information for our new graduates . She also shared progress on the Culture of Safety and the Nurses Share you Stethoscope Facebook explosion . The work on Safe Staffing was emphasized as well . A very exciting new initiative was also introduced, Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation . This is in the Beta testing phase with the full launch planned for January 2017 . South Carolina nurses must be involved in the initiative!

Debbie Hatmaker, ANA ED, reported on the recommendation from the dialogue forums . She also shared information regarding Infection Prevention and Control issues . She reported on the 2015 Membership Assembly dialogue forum, Fostering an Ethical Environment and Culture . There is now a faculty packet and toolkit available on the website .

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New Business focused on gun control/fire arm safety . There was a declaration presented and adopted . The final order of business was the report from the tellers . Pamela Cipriano was re-elected as ANA President . Secretary, re-elected, was Patricia Travis, Directors at Large one and two years and the Nominations and Election committee were also elected . Thank you for the opportunity and privilege to represent the nurses of South Carolina at this meeting!

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Annual Report for Organizations with SCNA Representatives

Connie Varn Organization with SCNA Representative: Advisory Committee on Nursing Education (ACONE)Report Year: 2016Activities: State Board of Nursing changed the name of former Advisory Committee on Nursing to the Advisory Committee on Nursing Education . SCNA continues to have a seat .

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Sheryl Mitchell Organization with SCNA Representative: Coalition for Access to HealthcareReport Year: 2016Activities: It has been another very busy year for the Coalition for Access to Healthcare . The second year of the General Assembly term brought more activity but no action on advancing the practice of nursing . SCNA has been represented at each of the Coalition for Access to Healthcare’s monthly meetings and will continue to participate actively .

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Marty HucksOrganization with SCNA Representative: Environmental Health GroupReport Year: 2016Activities: Articles in the SC Nurse; two senior FMU nursing students represented ANHE in Washington DC at their advocacy meeting

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Annual Report for SCNA Organizational Affiliate Members

South Carolina Faith Community Nurses Association

South Carolina Faith Community Nurses Association Annual Report July 2015 - August 2016

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The Mission of the South Carolina Faith Community Nurses Association (SCFCNA) is to encourage and support the development and sustainability of faith community nursing and health ministries throughout the state of South Carolina .

The Vision of SCFCNA is healthy communities through faith and health partnerships .

Officers: President – Christy Porter, RN, MSN President-Elect – Dawn Henderson, DNP, MSN, RN Secretary – Anita Boland, RN Treasurer – B .J . Roof, RN, MN Website: www .scfcna .com

Meetings: The SCFCNA meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month in Columbia . The meetings were held at the South Carolina Nurses Association headquarter . Each meeting includes a program of interest to faith community nurses and health ministers as well as conducting the business of the organization .

Meetings were held on the following dates: 1 . October 13, 2015 -Program: Wake Forest School of Medicine diabetes study in the Winston-Salem

area using Faith Community Nurses, Joanne Sandberg, PhD 2 . January 12, 2016 - Program: “Church Safety”, Deputy Sharita Grimes from the Richland County

Sheriff’s department 3 . April 12, 2016 - Program: “Resilience Building”, Mariola Gorska, RN 4 . July 12, 2016 - Program: “Stanford Diabetes Self-Management Program”, Maria Gray

Annual Events: 1. Annual Conference, November 13, 2015; “Pursuit of Wellness: Connecting the Dots Mind, Body,

Spirit” . The keynote speakers were representatives from the South Carolina Center for Medical Excellence (CCME) and PART (Preventing Avoidable Readmissions Together) . This project was a community partnership to improve community health . The afternoon sessions focused on successful practices in faith communities that promote health and wellness as well as the impact the faith community may have in preventing hospital readmissions . Presenters: Heather Jones, PTA, MHA, CPHQ, Sharon Eubanks, RN, BSN, MBA, Cheryl Anderson, R .Ph, Karen Southard, Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence (CCME) and Preventing Avoidable Readmissions Together (PART), Christy Porter, RN, MSN, Rebecca Davis, RN, Jenny Holmes, RN, MSN

2. Foundations Course for Faith Community Nurses This course is taught annually to assist those interested in practicing as a Faith Community Nurse to learn the role and scope of practice of this specialty and to provide valuable resources to develop and maintain a viable ministry . The SCFCNA organized an educational committee and pulled from resources within the group identifying several instructors for the course . The course was offered March 3-6, 2016 in Spartanburg . Jenny Holmes and Dawn Henderson provided leadership in organizing the classes and providing lodging and meals for the 14 participants . Participants came from all over the state to attend the course . The SCFCNA was approached by AnMed hospital to offer the foundations course to nurses in their newly organized faith community program . Dates for the course are August 4-6, 2016 .

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The Association is a proud supporter of the SC Nurses Foundation Palmetto Gold Nurse Recognition Program and has had six of its members named as Palmetto Gold Recipients: Katora Campbell, Georgia Bullington, Mary Mitchell, Jenny Holmes, Christy Porter, and Beth Cecil . We congratulate these members for their exemplary contributions to Faith Community Nursing and to the congregations they serve .

The South Carolina Faith Community Nurses Association is a 501-c-3 non-profit organization . Donations to the organization are tax-deductible and are used to further the mission and purposes of the organization . We invite anyone interested in joining the Association to visit our website for details of meetings, membership forms, and to get additional information on upcoming events .

Submitted by Christy Porter, President SCFCNA

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CEO Annual ReportJudith Curfman Thompson, IOM

CEO and Lobbyist2016

2016 saw the continued use of the calendar that was adopted for SCNA in 2015 . As a reminder, this was done in order to synchronize our elected official years and our budget years . 2017 will also be the first “roll-over” of the office of President-elect to President . We elected a new President-elect to fill the role in the latest election . This concept was instituted in order to have some time of preparation for the President-elect to gain a fuller understanding of the wide range of responsibilities encompassed in the role of President . The Board of Directors continues to evaluate the roles for each member as we work to streamline the Board of Directors and the work of SCNA . As with all processes for an organization we continue to evaluate the process as we move forward through the year .

My continuing education in the field of organizational management was changed due to the changes made at the ANA level . The ANA Lobbyist meeting was held in September . The usual Executive Enterprise meeting to learn more about organizational management was not offered this year due to a change in meetings at the ANA level . A new meeting for Presidents and Executives will be held in November and early December . SCNA also provided a continuing education opportunity for Rosie Robinson to increase her expertise with the latest iteration of our computer operating system . Rosie is also beginning work on a certification program which is being supported by SCNA .

During all this time, Rosie Robinson, Assistant to the CEO, and I have continued to evaluate every part of the operational infrastructure of SCNA . Our goal is to create the best possible infrastructure that we can given the realities of time, money, and the current size of the staff . It is accurate to say that we provide a great deal of very up to date services to our members and others far exceeding the size of the staff of SCNA .

The “regular” work of SCNA has been continuing and has moved the organization forward in a number of ways . So here we go:

• TheCareerCenter,partofourworkwithYourMembership,thesuccessortoAffiniscape,hasproduced royalty income for SCNA, as has the News Flash that is sent out as well . The Career Center income has had anl upswing again as a valued component of the SC Web site .

• TheroyaltyprogramwithMercer,continues.ChangeswillbecominginthatANAwillnowbesendingthe royalty to SCNA instead of Mercer . This new plan is due to be implemented in the fall quarter .

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• ThedistributionoftheSCNURSEtoallLPNs,RNs,includingAPRNS,membersoftheGeneralAssembly and Congressional Delegations as well as opportunities to share with all schools of nursing continues through the good work of Arthur L . Davis Publishing Agency . There is no cost to SCNA for this service .

• SCNAalsocommunicateswiththosewhowishtoreceiveit,amember“Flash”ofcurrenttopicseachweek and we have updated the use of Facebook as well .

• ThefinancesofSCNAcontinuetobemonitoredonamonthlybasis.Wecontinuetoseenadeclinein programs and workshops of our Chapters and frankly this is something that will need to be looked at very carefully at the next budget time, as the Chapters are supposed to contribute to the income of the SCNA . Membership has continued to grow and this is a help in this area . Also, in the area of finances, as of this writing, the SCNA Building is under contract for sale to new owners . The potential new owners are in the discovery phase of the agreement . We have a list of rental properties that are available in an area around where we are currently to a little farther out into the city and county . We do hope that it will all come to fruition soon so that we can be settled into our newest “digs” before the winter holidays and start of the General Assembly . This is a huge step for SCNA and one that the previous and current members of the SCNA Board of Directors has labored long and hard considering .

• SuccessfulauditachievedandForm990shavebeenfiledontimewiththeIRS.• AllreportstotheStateEthicsCommissionhavebeenfiledontime.• TheSCNFcontinuestorentspacefromSCNAonthesecondfloorofthebuilding.TheSCNFnow

has its own phone line for communications and contributes to the cost of this line to SCNA .• WorkhascontinuedtocontainexpensesasmuchaspossibleforoperationsofSCNA.• TheContinuingEducationApproverCommitteecontinuestobeawonderfulgroupofdedicated

volunteers making this important program work for SCNA . This activity of SCNA continues to be a source of income . All of the members of the CEAC are updated with new information from ANCC . SCNA’s Accreditation as an Approver for Continuing Nursing Education with Distinction continues until 2019 . Lawrence Eberlin is a wonderful Chair and the experienced team of SCNA volunteers is a true joy to work with in this important area . Weatherly Brice is learning the role as the Nurse Peer Review Leader to augment the work done by Dr . Eberlin . The ability of both applicants, individual activity applicant and Approved Provider Units, to apply via a computer program and for reviewers to review continues in place with the most up to date manual on line .

• TheSCNACNEProviderProgram(CEPC)wasabletoreachanagreementwiththeTennesseeNurses Association to exchange services for providing CNE in each of our states . SCNA submitted our application to TNA and received approval of our program . The TNA program will be due to SCNA in the fall . This exchange of services is a money saver for both organizations and continues a tradition that SCNA began with Vermont many years ago .

• WecontinuetoofferasaservicetomembersandourSCNAconferenceattendees,anewwaytoensure that all CNE earned through SCNA, or added by members, will be stored and available for a minimum of 6 years . This is a great member benefit!

• SCNA’sChaptersthathavesubmittedreportsofactivitiescanbefoundinthisBookofReports.TheSCNA Board of Directors continues to evaluate the Chapter structure to think about ways that might improve it or to learn if it is still the way that members like to function and meet .

• AllactivitiesoftheAnnualMeeting:CallforResolutions,CallforBylaws,CallforNominations,establishment of dates for on-line elections for officers of SCNA and Chapters have been accomplished in the time-frames required by the Bylaws .

• PreparationsfortheSCNAElection2016wereaccomplished,includingtheapplicationandpurchaseof a short-term PO Box to accommodate any possible move that might need to be made during the

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stated time for the election . The official date for the creation of the membership rolls for the election was July 1, 2016 .

• ThePeerAssistancePrograminNursingcontinuestogrowandprovideservicestonurses.Thisisanother outstanding group of volunteers who willing gives of their time and talents to assist their peers . This year saw the “retirement” from this group of Peggy Dulaney as Chair . Susan Outen has stepped into the role of Chair, we welcome her and know that we shall benefit from her expertise . Peggy’s service was truly a gift and labor of professional commitment . She has been a real leader in this important part of SCNA .

• IattendedmanyconferencecallswithANA,includingthepublicportionoftheANABoardofDirectors meetings, as well as the President and CEO telephone meetings and ANA Practice and legislative (GOVA) calls . Attendance at the fourth ANA Membership Assembly (MA) took place in July, a change from the original plan for the MA to be held in November . The meeting coincided with ANA’s 120 anniversary as an organization . The meeting was well attended and efficiently run .

• IplantoattendtheSeptembermeetingoftheANALobbygroupagainthisyear.Thisisalwaysagreat time to learn about important issues around the nation . It is a great time of sharing as well as an opportunity to learn more about what assistance might be available to the states from a variety of Federal agencies and departments as well as from ANA .

• IhavebeenactivewithothermembersoftheSoutheastgroup(SEED)onanumberofissuesatboththe state and national levels . We continue to look for opportunities to share among the states in order to facilitate the work of the region .

• SCNAhasbeenverybusywithactivitiessurroundingtheimplementationoftheAffordableCareAct,as well as with many other groups that are reported on in each quarter’s SC NURSE .

• TheadvocacyprogramofSCNAisaliveandwell!Legislationdirectlyaffectingthepracticeofnursescontinued this year . The bill to permit APRNs to practice to the extent of licensure, certification and education was carried over in the General Assembly from the previous year . We continue to work diligently with other groups in coalition . SCNA was a prominent member of the coalition that is called SC Access for Health Care . The coalition is now using the same lobby firm as SCNA, the CIA . The CIA lobby firm is funded by SCNA and each group that is part of the coalition is required to pay a fee of $5,000 .00 for sitting as members of the Executive Committee, this is on top of what SCNA pays for the services of our lobby firm, the CIA . The continuation of a large NP/CNM/CNS day at the State House was very well attended and well received by members of the General Assembly . We had more meetings of the 3M sub-committee on the bill that we have filed as well as the one filed by Medicine . The continuation of an outreach program for support of this work to many groups in SC who truly have a stake in ensuring that the coming influx of people to the healthcare system can be handled properly in SC is ongoing . The one real constant in all the work that we are doing is the increased intensity over this past year of the vocal opposition to removing barriers to practice by organized medical groups . Other states have been passing laws to reduce barriers to practice and SC continues to have vigorous actions against anything that will do so here in the state . Since the bill “died” at the end of the two year session of the General Assembly in June, we shall begin anew in 2017 to work on attempting to bring SC into the modern world of APRN practice in South Carolina . Stay tuned!

• SCNAcontinuestosupportandhavemanymembersworkingwiththeStateImplementationgrant(formerly One Voice One Plan) for the working through of all of the issues that were found in the Institute of Medicine Report on the Future of Nursing in 2010 . I am a member of the executive committee and serve on the committee that is working toward the enhancement of the practice of nursing for all levels of nursing .

• SCNAisrepresentedateachmeetingoftheSCBoardofNursingandtheSCBoardofMedicalExaminers and SC Board of Pharmacy as well as at other statewide meetings that affect the healthcare

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field . These are all important venues and allow SCNA to keep current on what is taking place in our state .

Once again, SCNA has been stable in terms of the two person staff that you have . Rosie Robinson and I have worked very hard to accomplish all of the work that needs to be done on a daily basis for SCNA as well as on the big projects of the organization . Rosie’s skills and abilities continue to be tested especially in reference to all of the work that is necessary to changing systems within SCNA and all our components . . . She is a true asset to SCNA in many ways!

I continue to know that I have the very best job with learning curves that are sometimes vertical, action days that never seem to end and a wonderful Board with which to work as well as great members who are devoted to the promotion of their very most special profession . My husband and I are eternally grateful for the gracious support that SCNA and its members have provided during what has been a year of real testing and sadness in our family . Thanks to all and ONWARD!

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2016 SOUTH CAROLINA NURSES ASSOCIATIONANNUAL MEETING OF THE SCNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928

October 21, 201612:00PM-12:10PM

Agenda

I . Call to OrderII . Establishment of a quorumIII . Establishment of the 2016 SCNA Board Meeting CalendarIV . For the Good of the OrderV . Adjournment

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