Spring Newsletter

Spotlight: ASNA Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Deborah Grimes has been appointed as our District 3 representative on the

statewide Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Ms. Grimes is a dual-licensed regis-

tered nurse and attorney with over 25 years of experience with a strong operation-

al, clinical, and legal background in providing quality, patient safety, and regulatory

compliance oversight for two locations, totaling 1,157 beds. She is Adjunct Profes-

sor for University of St. Francis with over 15 years

of experience and is currently working at UAB as

their Chief Compliance Officer and Associate

Vice President (AVP) of Regulatory Affairs. Their charge is to monitor diversity in

present publications and events, promote diversity, and review any issues.

Spring 2019 Volume 1, Issue 2

DEBORAH F. GRIMES, RN, JD, MSHQS

President’s Message

Ellen Buckner PhD, RN, CNE, AE-C, FNAP

Please know what an honor it is to serve as your District 3 President!

This district has been stable and growing through the past leadership of Debra Litton and the

future leadership of Adrienne Curry. Our meetings are lively, fun, and dedicated to our pro-

fession. Please come join us!

We have an ambitious calendar of events, designed to welcome and engage members across

many types of activities. On March 15th we held our first Celebration of Excellence recognizing

45 District 3 nurses for leadership, scholarship, service, teaching, collaboration, and exemplary

practice! What a high night hearing stories of valor, love, skill, and caring! Many thanks to

UAB CNO Terri Poe and UAB Highlands Hospital for generously providing the facility and

reception! Pictures and list of honorees inside!

Our membership is growing! We are at 722 members with 36 new members since January!!

Wow!! This is due in part to new strategy for getting information to nurses in our area. Our

Facebook site has added hundreds of new “fans” and reaches thousands with the new “boosts”

that we can send to targeted users, notably nurses in our 13 county area. We held a career fair

for nursing students in February with 5 schools represented! (Pictures inside!)

In May we have Nurses Night Out on May 10th at Railroad Park. In June we will also have a

Backpack stuffing at our meeting and vote on Delegates for convention. Thank you all for the

work you do for our patients, families, communities, and each other!! We are the voice of nurs-

ing in Alabama! Thank you for being part of ASNA!

2019 STUDENT CAREER DAY

Jennifer Acker, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNE

Kim Ayers RN-BC, BSN, MAEd

Tabitha Baker, BSN, RN

Diane Barefield, CRNP

Debbie Duke, MSN

MaryAnn Egbuna, RN, BSN

Mary Ann Graham, RN

Candace Grimes, RN

Doreen Harper, PhD, RN, FAAN

Karice Haywood, CRNP

Tameka Hines, MSN

Madhuri Jean, ADN, RN

Megan Kuklinski, RN-BC, MSN

Madhuri Jean, ADN, RN

Megan Kuklinski, RN-BC, MSN

Sigrid Ladores, PhD, RN, PNP, CNE

Chaeli Lawson, MSN, CRNP

Trevor Lever, MSN, RN-BC, OCN

Debra Lide, LPN

Carolyn McCorvey RN, BSN, CPN

Jillian McDaniel, BSN, RN

Chris Medders, RN, BSN

Taylor Middleton BSN, RN

Alabama State Nurses Association District 3

Citation of Excellence Awards

Rebecca Miltner, PhD, RN, CNL, NEA-BC

Jessica Murray, BSN, RN, SCRN

Krista Niedermeier, DNP, MNA, CRNA

Patricia Patrician, Ph.D, RN, FAAN

Jennifer Piziak BSN, RN, CPN

Cheri Plasters, BSN, CCRN

Kimberlee Redwine, DNP, CRNP

Miracle J. Reese, MSN, RN

Jon Foster Reid, RN

Charito Rachel Sapalaran, RN

Gabriel Sapalaran, Jr., BSN RN

Sabah Shamsuddin (Angeles), RN, BSN, BS

Vicki Shinick

Sasha Smith BSN, RN

Amy Southern, RN, MSN

Monnaka Speights, RN, MSN-AGNP

Rachel Steil, MSN, RN

Jill R Stewart, DNP, RN, CNOR, LSSGB

Susan Stocks, MSN, RN

Heather Swindle MSN, RN, CEN

Marie Todd MSN, RN

Durinda Warren, PhD, RN

Ashley Weaver, MSN, RN-BC, CNL

Congratulations to All!

Congrats to all our recipients! Here are a few from our

2019 CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE CEREMONY

Advocacy OPINION: Medicaid Expansion

Stand Up & Speak Out!

On March 6th I had the opportunity to visit on “The Hill” in Washington, DC as a private citizen

advocating for nursing, healthcare, and education including meeting with Alabama congres-

sional/senate staff. I thanked all stating we supported their work as our elected representa-

tives. I also met our U.S. Senator Doug Jones. As the topic turned to Medicaid Expansion in Ala-

bama, a “hot topic” and one which has been rekindled this year, I asked Senator Jones, “What

can nurses do?” He said clearly and with conviction, “Stand up and speak out!”

Numerous Alabama healthcare partners support Medicaid expansion. The Alabama Hospital

Association (alaha.org) estimates that the additional funds would bring in more than $11

billion over four years. In addition there would be another $316 billion in savings to state-paid

services. The Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics in their legislative advo-

cacy 2019 agenda supports the expansion of Medicaid and funding of Medicaid and CHIP. They

cite studies done by Alabama universities on the impact as providing healthcare access to

300,000 Alabamians and creating 30,000 jobs. Most importantly, they state, the children would

have better outcomes. Protection of funding for Medicaid and CHIP coverage is a permanent

priority of the Alabama Chapter-AAP (alaap.org). The Medical Association of State of Alabama

(alabamamedicine.org) lists Medicaid Expansion on its 2019 State Legislative Agenda.

New legislation proposed by Senator Jones would support allowing states to start Medicaid

expansion at 100% funding. How do we act? Contact your U.S Congressman and U.S. Senator

Shelby and ask them to support States Achieve Medicaid Expansion (SAME) Act of 2019. The

SAME Act gives states that choose to expand Medicaid now a second chance to receive the

initial 100% federal funding and then be tapered over six years to 90%.

Write a letter to Governor Ivey and tell her your stories of Alabamians who would have bene-

fitted from Medicaid expansion. Tell her about the rural hospitals across our state and the

good work they do! Contact your Alabama Legislator and Senator and ask them to support

Medicaid expansion in Alabama. Be informed, exercise your civic responsibility, and speak from

your heart in your unique role as an Alabama Nurse! Stand Up and Speak Out!

Ellen Buckner PhD, RN, CNE, AE-C, FNAP

April, 25, 2019 ~ Alabama House of Representatives, as the

Legislature passes historic legislation to enact the Enhanced

Nurse Licensure Compact in Alabama.

Advocacy

Backpack Supply List Crayons Scissors Markers Notebooks Pencils Rulers Pens Calculator Erasers Hand Sanitizer White Out Tissues Computer paper Glue (bottled and stick form)

Send contributions to Yvette Spencer by May 31 (checks made out to Yvette Spencer) at 900 Arka-delphia Rd., Box 549042, Birmingham 35254.

Hands On Birmingham asks the communi-ty to help us stuff backpacks for local students in need.

ASNA D3 Service Project

ASNA D3 Delegates needed for convention!

Delegate forms available on the ASNA website and due by June 6th.

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ASNA

Our Mission: ASNA is committed

to promoting excellence in nursing.

Our Vision: ASNA is the profes-

sional voice of all registered nurses in

Alabama.

Our Values:

Modeling professional nursing

practices after other nurses

Adhering to the Code of Ethics

for Nurses

Becoming more recognizably

influential as an association

Unifying nurses

Promoting cultural diversity

Promoting health parity

Advancing professional compe-

tence

Promoting ethical care and the

human dignity of a person

Maintaining integrity in all

nursing careers

ASNA District 3

Officers

Ellen Buckner, PHD, RN, CNE, AE-C

President

Adrienne Curry, DNP, RN

President-elect

Frankie Wallis, DNP, NP-C

Vice-President

Debbie Linton DNP, RN, MBA

Past President

Lucy Phillips, BSN, RN

Secretary

Yvette Spencer, BS, BSN, RN

Treasurer

Cyndy Henderson, DNP, RN

Newsletter Editor

See District 3 website

https://alabamanurses.org/district-3/

ASNA District 3 Timeline/Calendar 2018-2019

All dates Rolling Submissions Alabama Nurses Foundation Com-munity Grants The amount is $500 per grant. ala-bamanurses.org/foundation/

May 6-12 Nurses Week

May 6-12 Nurses Week

Nurses Week Activities-Participate in Hospital Activities, Nurses Night Out, etc.

May 10 Friday May 10, Nurs-es Night Out-5PM-9PM Railroad Park, Birmingham

Nurses Night Out 5-9 PM Railroad Park. The UAB Sponsored event will feature music, a vendor area, food trucks, and activities for kids. The entire nursing community (30,000+), including advanced practice provid-ers and nursing support staff, is invit-ed to attend and enjoy a night out of celebration with colleagues, peers, and families. District 3 will have a table! Volunteer to man table at ebbuckner@gmail.com

May TBA Monthly Leadership Meeting TBA

Monthly Leadership Meeting TBA

May-June 7 Call for Delegates Complete Interest Form on District 3 Tab of ASNA Website alabama-nurses.org Voting June 13th. Must be a member by June 6th.

June 13th Thursday-Service Project & Dinner

Pack Backpacks and Monthly Dinner Meeting, Location TBA

July 1st Resolutions Deadline Send to Charlene Roberson charlenerasna@alabamanurses.org

July 20 Saturday 7/20—Social Event Regions Field Barons Game

Social Event-Baseball Game Nurses Tailgate, with Families

August August (Thursday 8/8)

District Engagement Focus- Delegate Preparation

September September 4-6 Mobile Alabama ASNA Convention

Professional Development ASNA Convention Student Professional Development Event

October October - Location/Date TBA

Frontline Nurse Event (Partnerships)