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I cannot believe it’s at the end of our summer already. I remember only a few short months ago that I declared that our family would be having a back to basics summer. I sit and think about the last three months and I am fairly certain I am the one who had the most difficulty with this concept!

The highlight of the summer was being able to attend the ANA Conference in Washington D.C. this past June. We were there the last week of June. The timing could not have been more perfect as we saw the Nation’s Capitol preparing for the 4th of July. President-Elect Anne Raga, Executive Director Tobi Lyon Moore and ANA Board Member (WNA Past-President) Faith Jones were also in attendance.

ANA members have spent the past year preparing for this event. All members have been informed of the topics of interest that ANA would like to move forward through legislation. The topics this year were Safe Staffing, Safe Patient Handling and APRN Home Health. We had individual appointments where we got to visit with Senator John Barrasso, Senator Michael Enzi and Representative Cynthia Lummis. All three legislators took the time to meet with us in person and really listen to us regarding these topics. It was interesting to learn that not all states had the privilege of meeting their states legislators in person. Many of the other states only received face time with the legislators’ staff. This made me appreciate living in our great western state even more!

I am reminded again of how important it is for us, as healthcare providers, to be involved with our legislators. They are making decisions about things that affect the way we work and take care of patients. They have big jobs, they have to make decisions about multiple different areas and it would be nearly impossible for them to understand it all. It is our responsibility to keep them informed and stay active in this process. We play a vital role in this process. You can contact them by email, phone, letters and by joining organizations such as WNA/ANA. The important part is that you stay involved.

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Vol. 26 • No. 3 September, October, November 2013

The Official Publication of The Wyoming Nurses Association

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President’s Message

Lisa Horton, MSN, RN

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS IS ON PAGE 7

T a p i n t o y o u r l e a d e r s h i p p o t e n t i a l . The Wyoming Center for Nursing and Health Care Partnerships and the Wyoming Nurses Association invites health care leaders to participate in the Annual Wyoming Nursing Summit and Convention, September 26-27, 2013 held at the Snow King Resort, Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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Summit and Convention Wyoming Nursing

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS IS ON PAGE 6 & 7

Mary Behrens was inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) on Thursday, June 20, 2013 during the AANP national conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her two sponsors were Dr. Maria Kidner Cheyenne, Wyoming and Dr. Dr. Michael Zychowicz from Duke University.

The FAANP program was established in 2000 to recognize nurse practitioner leaders who have made outstanding contributions to health care through clinical practice, research, education, or policy. Priority initiatives of AANP art he development of leadership and mentorship programs for nurse practitioners and nurse practitioner students. Fellows of the AANP are visionaries committed to the global advancement of nursing through the development of imaginative and creative future nurse practitioner leaders, and as such, hold an annual think tank to strategize about the future of nurse practitioners and health care outside the confines of traditional thinking. A limited number of nurse practitioners are selected for this highly coveted distinction each year.

Mary Behrens will continue the tradition of contributing to the mission of the AANP and promoting the role of the nurse practitioner.

She has been an active political force in Wyoming since 1983; Behrens has served as Mayor of Casper, Wyoming, Natrona County Commissioner and WY State Representative and demonstrated political activity that promotes the nursing profession in both political and health care arenas locally, nationally and internationally. Testifying at state, national and international venues on nursing and healthcare issues, she has lobbied extensively for issues including: seat belt safety, clean water, energy use, children’s health insurance, handle with care campaign and medication safety.

She has been recognized by the AANP for her international – long-term teaching project in Vietnam

President’s Message continued on page 3

WNA Member Inducted as a Fellow

Maria Kidner, Cheyenne, Wyoming; Mary Behrens, Casper, Wyoming;

Michael Zychowicz from Duke University; and Dr. Mary Roberts the incoming

Chair of the Fellows.

through Friendship Bridge establishing an education pathway for nurses.

Mary is currently serving on the “Friends of the Fay Whitney School of Nursing” at the University of Wyoming. Mary is also VP of the Wyoming Center for Nursing and Health Care Partnerships and appointed to the Advisory Board for the College of Health Science at UW. At ANA Mary continues to be a presenter and Mentor for the ANAI leadership Institute. Mary is a Contributor and working on an update for 7th Edition of “Politics and Policies in Nursing and Health Care. Mary is also Family Nurse Practitioner at the Westside Woman’s Clinic in Casper Wyoming.

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The “WYOMING NURSE” is the official publication of the Wyoming Nurses’

Association, a constituent member of the American Nurses Association, published quarterly every March, June, September

and December.

WNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES#1 Cheyenne:Maria Kidner

Home: 637-0031; Work: 635-4141Email: [email protected]

#2 Casper:Jolene Knaus

Home: 262-1584Email: [email protected]

#3 Sheridan:Vacant

#6 Rock Springs:Vacant

#10 Gillette:Alicia LePard


#12 Laramie:Rebecca CarronHome: 721-4058

Email: [email protected]

#14 Lander/Riverton:Vacant

#15 Torrington:Vacant

#16 Powell/Cody:Jamie Mathews


#17 Evanston/Kemmerer:Tammy Krell


#50 Non Districted:Barbara Jean James


EXECUTIVE DIRECTORTobi Lyon Moore

301 Thelma Drive #200Casper, WY 82609

Phone: 1-800-795-6381Email Address: [email protected]

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President:Lisa Horton

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Anne RagaHome: 686-5180; Work: 688-1907

Email: [email protected] President:Kathy LuzmoorHome: 875-3345; Work: 382-1742


Secretary:Jennifer Jones

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Vickie WinneyHome: 351-3023


Past President:Faith Jones

Home: 272-2207Email: [email protected]

ana news

The American Nurses Association (ANA) held its inaugural Membership Assembly Friday, June 28 through Saturday, June 29 in Crystal City, Va. The Assembly brought together representatives from ANA’s constituent and state nurses associations, Individual Membership Division, ANA Board of Directors and ANA’s specialty nursing organizational affiliates to develop a framework for shaping the future of the Association and the nursing profession.

The Membership Assembly, ANA’s new governing and policy-making body, replaced the previous governing body, the House of Delegates, which ANA members voted to dissolve in 2012.

Wyoming Nurses Association delegates were Lisa Horton, WNA President and Anne Rage WNA President Elect. In addition Tobi Lyon Moore, WNA Executive Director and Faith Jones, ANA Board member and ANA PAC Chair were in DC for the assembly.

Using the theme, “A Look into the Future: Advancing the Association; Advancing the Profession,” representatives explored pressing nursing and health care issues as part of an environmental scan to better position ANA to anticipate trends that may impact the nursing profession. The environmental scan also laid the foundation for policies and positions to ensure a stronger nursing presence in the emerging health care delivery system.

Assembly representatives discussed the important and sometimes competing interests regarding access to care, care coordination, patient outcomes, and licensure issues. In terms of specific actions, they referred a licensure jurisdiction proposal back to the ANA Board of Directors. The board will further review licensure implications for nurses who provide technology-enabled care, including follow-up phone calls after patient discharge, across state lines.

Representatives also voted on bylaws, or governing amendments, which included approving a timeline for smoothly transitioning to a smaller board of directors. Additionally, representatives adopted a structure that

ANA Holds Inaugural Membership Assembly

Meeting ushers in new strategic direction for Association

Faith Jones, Lisa Horton, Senator John Barasso and Anne Raga

Faith Jones, Lisa Horton, Representative Cynthia Lummis and Anne Raga

acknowledges registered nurses who are full members of a constituent/state nurses association as holding concurrent membership in ANA.

In advance of the Membership Assembly, on Thursday, June 27, hundreds of nurses met with federal legislators on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. as part of ANA’s annual Lobby Day to advocate for critical nursing issues, including safe staffing and eliminating scope of practice barriers.

The Membership Assembly will continue to meet annually. In 2014, the Assembly will elect a new slate of officers. For more information, please visit www.nursingworld.org.

Faith Jones, Anne Raga and Lisa Horton

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district news Welcome New WNA Members

District 1Denise Curtis, CheyenneDenyse Schumacher, Cheyenne

District 2Yvette Boatman, CasperHolly Harper, MidwestJoanne Kaper, CasperRebeca Mickelson, CasperMelissa Richards, Bar NunnDawn Schossow, Bar NunnLeona Streitz, CasperJennifer White, Casper

District 6Valerie Boggs, Rock Springs

Jennifer Haviland, Rock SpringsCarol Mackie, Big Piney

District 10Madonna Reece, Gillette

District 12Christie Anton, Laramie

District 16Melissa McMillen, Cody

District 50Sharae Bischoff, LovellTonia Brawley, Thermopolis

Cheyenne District 1Maria Kidner, District President

Our board came together for our August meeting to ponder, think, and decide the district 1 plan September through December. I am so honored to work with such a creative, innovative and dedicate board. We come from nursing educator, Parish nursing, floor nursing, and staff leaders. Each of us... as with all nurses are extremely busy people, yet I can always count on their ingenuity to help create another great plan for District 1.

Our year starts in October with our first 2013-2014 meeting. Since this is an non-election year, we will be having presentation from two RN to BSN students on obesity. This event will take place at Uncle Charlie’s Tuesday October 28, 2013. See you all there at 5:30 PM in the upstairs meeting room.

A few years back, District 1 wanted to host a Day of Education to provide an in-depth single topic education day. This year we are hosting, A Day of Education: Cardiology on November 16, 2013. The topics are pacemakers, 12 lead EKG, polypharmacy hypertension, and valve replacement. Plus we will be doing a heart dissection session. The cost is $25.00. To complete the day, District 1 is ending with a Nursing celebration at the Nagel Warren for an early dinner and social to say thanks you to all of the nurses and honor their time and talents that are shared with so many others. Nurses can attend one or both of the events. Registration is simple: email me with your confirmation that you will attend. [email protected]

District 1 is looking for nurses to join our board. We have 3 vacancies that need to be filled. This is a wonderful way to meet new people, dream about a project and watch it come true, learn to be part of the legislative process, and to grow your leadership skills. If you are even remotely thinking about this, please contact me via email so we can visit about a new opportunity for you.

Recognizing Someone SpecialI love having the opportunity to share with you someone

special. It is in contemplating about the different nurses that I know in District 1 that I realize how many people have impacted me, given me inspiration or courage to try something new. This time I would like to recognize a dreamer. The day I met her she told me about her dream: it was not only to become a Parish Nurse, but to implement a parish nursing program throughout Wyoming! Yes, Flossy Vance is an energizer bunny that keeps going. After excelling in nursing, then trying the advance practice role as NP... Flossy up and retired! What, after all those years she decided to RETIRE! I could not believe it.... but, of course, she really hasn’t retired as she went back to become a Parish Nurse and then promptly spent two years with numerous “retired hours” (unpaid) as she established a framework and a team to convince her parish that Parish Nursing is an excellent service for any church. Now her retirement years are rolling by and she is still at it daily; supporting, growing, mentoring, teaching and inspiring other nurses to follow her footsteps! Thank you Flossy Vance RN, MSN, CPN for all you do for nursing!

Casper District 2Jolene Knaus, District President

District 2 was on a long hiatus from 2003-2011. In 2003 the decision had to be made as to whether or not to dissolve the district. There were six (6) members who did not want to see the district dissolved and agreed to be officers and the Board of Directors. There was no definite plan as to when or even if we would meet. As it was we did meet a few times to share anything that was pertinent. At the WNA convention in Gillette in September 2011, I was challenged to get the district going again (since I was retired and had the time to do it!) I decided I was up for the challenge but was not going to do this without commitment from other nurses who wanted to see the district revived. I visited with each district 2 member

and asked them to give me contact information so I could reach them when the ball was ready to roll. The first Board meeting held 11-16-11 at which 4 of the 6 Board members were present and a plan started to form. We had a stable financial status since no money had been spent so we knew we did not have to initially worry about the money. We would hold our first meeting on January 12, 2012.

In 2012 we had four (4) meetings: 1/12/12, 3/22/12, 5/8/12 and 10/25/12. The election of officers was held at the first meeting. Toni Decklever, MA, RN and WNA lobbyist presented an informative discussion on the legislative issues in health and nursing for Wyoming. Other topics for the remaining three (3) meetings included: Shriners Hospital for Children in SLC, Wyoming Women‘s Foundation, Smoke Free Natrona County, and a meet and greet for candidates for state and federal elections. We have five (5) candidates join us and Dr. John Barrasso was a surprise arrival! At each meeting, I have a sign in sheet and ask that each attendee sign in with contact information including the email. If they are a non-member, I send them an e-mail ‘thank you’ for attending and give them the website for joining ANA/WNA. At the sign in table, there are also printed membership forms for potential members to take home with them.

By the end of 2012, the Board determined that we needed a budget and a revision of the district bylaws. The treasurer, Teresa Corkill, took on the budget and the Board member Tia Hansuld, took on the bylaws as she had been the last one to review them in 1991. We used the WNA budget template to develop the budget and we all reviewed the WNA bylaws to be sure that we made changes that were compliant with the WNA bylaws. The budget was not difficult but the bylaws went through several revisions before the final draft was created. I also looked at bylaws from two (2) other districts to see if one of them might have a template that would work better than the old one of ours. If you need a bylaws revision or bylaws, I would suggest you look at another district’s and creatively acquire one so as to not reinvent the wheel…or in this case the bylaws. So the 2013-2014 budget and revised bylaws were passed at the May 2013 meeting. The next challenge is to develop a strategic plan and again I am looking at the WNA plan to assist in determining the format and goals.

Recruitment has been first and foremost in our minds as the district got underway again. We set the tentative dates for the 2013 meetings at the 11/29/12 Board meeting. As it was those are the dates we have maintained. At the first Board meeting of the year we brainstorm on topics of interest to present at the meetings. The one of the Board members accepts the task of contacting the potential guest speaker/s. We have varied our meetings in different locations to try and attract nurses who might be more drawn to one location versus a different one. I personally don’t think this has made a big difference. We initially did a mailing for the first meeting in 2012 and between the printing of the postcards and the postage; there was a lot of cost. Since that experience I have

District News continued on page 4

In a few short weeks we will hold our annual convention in beautiful Jackson Hole, WY. The convention will kick off on Sept. 26th – Sept. 27th. This year we decided to try a different format. In the past we have taken the convention into the morning hours of Saturday. This year we will stop Friday evening. We will also be holding our Strategic Planning Session on Saturday after the convention when in the past we have held this in November/December. We are working towards less travel time for the board members. We will also be announcing our new Vice-President and Secretary for the next two years. Building Blocks of Leadership is our topic for this convention. I have had the opportunity to hear a few of the speakers at different venues and they are dynamic. I hope to see all of you there!

We will be reviewing our strategic plan from this past year and the progress that we have made. The board set main goals to work on over the past year:

1. Lead in legislation and health policy2. Advance the professional development of nurses3. Promote the development of nursing leaders4. Influence workforce initiatives5. Sustain organizational viability

I would like to take the time to say thank you to two very important members of the board, Kathy Luzmoor and Jennifer Jones. Kathy has been involved with the WNA board on and off for the past 20 years. She has been with us consecutively for the past 8. Kathy has been serving as the Vice-President. Jennifer has been on the board for the past 4 years as our state Secretary. Jennifer and Kathy will be dearly missed. Your long time dedication and service to this board has been greatly appreciated. Thank you!

President’s Message continued from page 1

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district news

been sending out district information via distribution list of all DNA #2 members. When there is information about a meeting, a poster with the meeting information is attached and members are asked to share it with other nurses…and in fact, to bring a guest. We have included fund raising in our meetings such as 50/50 and silent auction for gift baskets. We had a great idea for a summer social to which we were going to invite members and especially non-members. There was going to be a fund raising aspect to this social. Unfortunately, with the resignation of our previous president-elect, Sandra Maddux, who was the ‘fuel for this fire’ in this idea, it did not happen but we still plan to use the idea in the future. All the DNA #2 Board members would agree that fundraising is not that much ‘fun’ but necessary.

The information included in this message was suggested by the District Board. All districts are struggling to maintain active district statewide so if we can help each by sharing ideas and common struggles it will bring strength to each district and therefore to the WNA. We have had 25+ new members join in the last year! The DNA#2 Board is feeling very confident that we are growing stronger but also are realistic that we are a work in progress

I would like to thank Tobi Moore, WNA Executive Director, for the guidance and assistance she has given me as DNA #2 has been revived. In addition, I would like to thank Sandra Maddux for her assistance in getting the district going again, and the DNA#2 Board wishes her well in her new endeavors in Oregon. I extend an invitation to all interested nurses to join us! Contact: Jolene Knaus, [email protected] if you would like more information about our last 2013 program and meeting.

Sheridan District 3Joan Connolly, District President

There has not been an official meeting of District 3 members since the end of March. Plans are currently being made to hold our next meeting sometime during the first week of September. The fall agenda will focus on scheduling guest speakers, developing a relationship with Sheridan College nursing students, as well as working on some of the items discussed at our last meeting.

Many WNA District 3 nurses are looking forward to attending the Nursing Summit and WNA Convention in Jackson Hole on September 26th & 27th. The three Conference speakers this year are quite impressive. Hope to see many of you from other WNA Districts there!

Laramie District 12Rebecca Carron, District President

WNA District 12 members have been enjoying a lovely Wyoming summer, minus the fires of last year. Members have traveled near and far with have lots of adventures to share! Our district meetings will resume in the fall. We are anticipating more joint meetings with the Alpha Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau at the University of Wyoming. For all members, please remember to renew your WNA/ANA membership! Your membership benefits you at the

local, state, and national level of WNA/ANA! With the new changes in health care coming, ANA and WNA are working to keep you informed!

For questions on joining District 12 or renewing your membership, please contact Rebecca Carron at [email protected] or 307-721-4058. Enjoy the remaining days of summer!

Undistricted District 50Barbara Jean James,

District President

WNA District 50 discussed ways to increase enrollment and get more nurses involved in WNA and increase interest with the upcoming Nursing Summit “Building Blocks of Leadership Convention.” One member discussed going to business and asking if they could help pay for new graduates or possible setup a scholarship fund to be used for new membership to WNA. All members were given information on the Nursing Summit in Jackson, Wyoming to distribute to nurses and anyone they believed would be interested in attending the Nursing Summit. Members discussed ways to promote nursing leaders, and how to advance the professional development of nurses. Members agreed that getting the word out and talking with nurses on how to become involved with a professional organization as WNA and participate in many offerings that WNA and ANA have. Members agreed to reach out and invite nurses to our next meeting and explain what WNA is and what it means to belong to a professional organization.

District News continued from page 2

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wna news

Mary Behrens, Nominations Chair

The Wyoming Nurses Association (WNA) membership will elect the following leadership positions to serve on the WNA Board of Directors beginning October 2013 to serve until September 2015. Election results will be announced during the WNA Annual meeting on Friday September 27, 2013 in Jackson, Wyoming.

Elected in 2013 by Statewide Ballot for a two year term is:

Vice PresidentSecretary

Duties of each office:The Vice-President shall assume the duties of the

President in the absence of the President and President-Elect. The Vice-President shall serve as Chairperson of the Membership and Co-Chair Nurses Day at the Legislature. The Vice-President shall serve as the elected First Alternate to the ANA Membership Assembly.

The Secretary shall be responsible for ensuring that records are maintained of meetings of the WNA, the Board of Directors, and Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, and shall notify members of the meetings of WNA. The Secretary shall serve as the elected Third Alternate to the ANA Membership Assembly.

VICE PRESIDENT CANDIDATEName: Tammy KrellCity: KemmererDistrict: #17

Professional Education: ADN from Western Wyoming Community College; BSN from University of Phoenix; MSN from Benedictine University; Certified Register Operating Nurse

Area of Practice: Education

Present Position: Coordinator Practical Nursing Program for Western Wyoming Community College

Professional Organization Activities at District (Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the past five years, including Student Association office: WNA District 17 President, WNA, ANA, STTI, Council of Catholic Women, Wyoming Trustee Council for WHA, AORN, Cultural Affairs Committee WWCC, South Lincoln Event Center Board, South Lincoln Hospital District Board President, American College of Surgeons, Advanced Trauma Life Support Adjunct Staff, certified class coordinator, Wyoming Trauma Coalition, Wyoming Trauma Advisory Board

Position Statement:I would be honored to serve as the Vice President for the Wyoming Nursing Association. I have been a nurse since 1993 when I started out as an LPN. I then worked my way to receive my MSN in 2010 from Benedictine University. I currently work Western Wyoming Community College as the Coordinator for the Practical Nursing program.

With the changes in our health care practice and payment, I feel that Nurses are the untapped resource for decisions being made about health care. I think it is essential for nurses to fulfill their potential to competently and confidently participate in this new direction for healthcare changes. One way to accomplish this is by encouraging nurses to join professional originations like WNA/ANA. I have been involved with nursing professional organizations for nearly 16 years and understand the importance of nurses being actively involved in professional organizations. I believe that as professionals we need to encourage every nurse to join this and other professional associations in order to be heard. Being close to patients and families, and giving voice to their needs and concerns, are among the many assets that nurses can bring to professional organizations. Increasing awareness of what nurses can do, other than take care of the patient at the

bedside, (which is the most important thing we do) is one of my biggest visions for nursing.

As chair for the Practice Committee I currently sit on the WNA board and have experience and understanding of their operation. I feel that with my past board involvement and my leadership skills, I would bring my understanding of what a board member for WNA would need in order to be a good Vice President.

SECRETARY CANDIDATEName: Marianne MadariagaCity: CasperDistrict: #2

Professional Education: MSN from Walden University; BSN North Park University

Area of Practice: Education and Long-term Care

Present Position: Nurse Educator at Casper College

Professional Organization Activities at District (Region), Council, State, National Level(s) for the past five years, including Student Association office:ANA, WNA, Wyoming Nursing Leadership Institute, Campus Compact, Sigma Theta Tau International, Casper College Advisory Board Member and National League for Nurses Accreditation Committee

Position Statement:As a nursing faculty I have enjoyed travelling each summer. This summer, I chose instead to return to the bedside of nursing. I wanted to fully understand the operation of the long-term care facility that I bring my students to each semester. It has been very special for me to work alongside, former students now registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants (CNA) that I had just last semester. This summer, I have also offered up two of my offspring to health care; one medical assistant and one CNA. So my highest concern and priority for these young professionals is their safety and wellbeing.

The July 2013 article in American Nurse Today by Karen Daley speaks of safe patient handling. She quotes the Joint Commission as saying that patients’ and employees’ wellbeing go hand in hand. It occurred to me as I was reading the article how incivility can easily create patient harm. I recently had a confrontation with my relief nurse coming to work late and due to her rush, was very short and nasty with me. Since I do not lack confidence in telling someone that they are being inappropriate, I nipped that one in the bud right away. But immediately after the incident, my former student threw her arms around me and thanked me, stating “She does that to everyone every day and we just take it.” Oh, my.

It concerns me how nurses still attempt to eat their young. That is one issue. But, think of how a flustered and upset health care worker is so prone to make an error. Why would they not? This potentiates when a patient is difficult

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at the same time. We need to begin raising the bar in education when it comes to these types of situations. A new culture need to be created. Safety and wellbeing comes from establishing healthy boundaries of what acceptable behavior is and what is not.

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1. Patricia A. Polansky, RN, MS Director of Policy and Communications Center to Champion Nursing in America Center to Champion Nursing in America, is a nationwide effort to transform health care through nursing. This is an initiative of AARP, the AARP Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Pat directs policy, communications and outreach strategies contributing to the Future of Nursing. She is the recipient of the Governor's Nursing Merit Award and the outstanding alumna designation from the University of Pennsylvania's College of Nursing, among other honors. 2. Allison McClintick, MA CEO of FlightLead Trainer for over 15 years and in the leadership industry working with; the United States Marine Corps, the FBI, and many others. Additionally, she has leadership research within the U.S. military as well as cultural study with Iraqi refugees. Allison holds a Master’s Degree in Leadership/Organizational Leadership from the University of San Diego, and has worked extensively with The Center for Creative Leadership; Certificate in Decision Quality and Biases in Decision Making from Stanford University and is certified in over ten personality and style assessments. 3. Wendy Samson President of FutureSYNC International Wendy's specialty is Healthcare Excellence — author of, “Heart Strings for Business,” and “The Mosaic Manager Development.” Designed and developed leadership effectiveness programs, healthcare service systems/ measurements, and employee engagement programs for a wide variety of multi-site organizations throughout the country. Wendy has been privileged to work with people committed to excellence in small and large, progressive organizations. From "Lean Thinking", "Accountability Cultures" to "Organizational Customer Focus", Wendy is highly recognized as an inspiring, national speaker who delivers a lasting message that is packed with content.

LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE The Wyoming Center for Nursing and Health Care Partnerships and the Wyoming Nurses Association invites health care leaders to participate in the Annual Wyoming Nursing Summit and the WNA Convention, September 26-27, 2013 held at the Snow King Resort, Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

JOIN US FOR THE CONFERENCE SPEAKERS:

7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast 8:30am - 10:15am Allison McClintick “Manager” vs “Leader” in Crucial Conversations Determine what leadership style you have based off of two main mindset concepts of “manager” vs “leader” styles of approaching tasks and group dynamics. By discussing this concept, you will learn how to recognize style and preferences of others almost immediately. From there, discussion will center around crucial conversation by way of matching communication style to leadership style and how to best approach conversations with anyone of any role or level based off effective listening, feedback giving and receiving and how different mindsets prefer to receive information. 10:15am - 10:30am Break 10:30am - 11:30am Membership Voice Annual WNA Membership Meeting

11:30am - 1:00pm Awards Ceremony Luncheon 1:00pm - 2:30pm Wendy Samson Powered By Values Understand the commonly held beliefs that predict and form workplace behaviors. Unleash the discretionary efforts that are frequently untapped in your highly-engaged employees. Learn how to align decision-making, per-sonal accountability and core values. Understand how to express and embed values into people and processes. Build values that are so strong, that when anyone pushed against them, they simply won’t bend. Bring your values alive. Let their tone and texture define your unparalleled excellence. 2:30pm - 2:45pm Break 2:45pm - 4:00pm Wendy Samson Courageous Leadership Understand the commonly held beliefs that predict and form workplace behaviors. Learn how to express and embed values into people and processes. Build values that are so strong, that when anyone pushed against them, they simply won’t bend. Bring your values alive—-Let their tone and texture define!

8:00am - 9:00am Registration and Breakfast with Venders 9:00am - 10:30am Patricia Polansky National Nurse Leadership Initiatives Pat Polansky is the director of policy and communications for the Center to Champion Nursing in America, an initiative of AARP, the AARP Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Pat directs policy, communica-tions and outreach strategies contributing to the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, a nationwide effort to transform health care through nursing. An expert on nursing, aging issues and long-term care, Pat worked as assis-tant commissioner for the Division of Aging and Community Services in the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, where she oversaw programs designed to improve access to services for the state's 1.5 million older adults that would improve their well-being, allow them to remain inde-pendent, and continue to live in their respective communities. 10:30am - 10:45am Break with Venders 10:45am - 12:00pm Panel Discussion, Nursing Leadership in Wyoming Learn more about leadership challenges and opportunities in Wyoming in a variety of settings.

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch with Venders 1:00pm - 2:30pm Wyoming Nurse Leadership Institute Graduate Panel Hear from several graduates of the WNLI program and learn more about the competency and the impact of their leadership in nursing. 2:30pm - 3:00pm Break with Venders 3:00pm - 4:30pm Roundtables: Leadership Competencies Help us to identify competencies for nursing leadership at various levels and in various settings.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, SEPT. 26

EXHIBITORS Exhibitor day is Thursday September 26th. The exhibitor deadline to register is August 30th and the display fee is $200. All exhibitors will be recognized for their support in both the program materials, publications and signage during the event. SPONSORSHIPS General Sponsorship $500 Refreshment Break Sponsorship $300 Lunch Sponsorship $1000 Breakfast Sponsorship $600 If you sponsor anyone of these items the dis-play fee of $200 will be waved, and you will be able to display with no additional cost. All sponsors will be recognized for their support in both the program materials, publications and signage during the event. Contact WNA office at 1-800-795-6381 or email [email protected] for more information.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27

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1. Patricia A. Polansky, RN, MS Director of Policy and Communications Center to Champion Nursing in America Center to Champion Nursing in America, is a nationwide effort to transform health care through nursing. This is an initiative of AARP, the AARP Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Pat directs policy, communications and outreach strategies contributing to the Future of Nursing. She is the recipient of the Governor's Nursing Merit Award and the outstanding alumna designation from the University of Pennsylvania's College of Nursing, among other honors. 2. Allison McClintick, MA CEO of FlightLead Trainer for over 15 years and in the leadership industry working with; the United States Marine Corps, the FBI, and many others. Additionally, she has leadership research within the U.S. military as well as cultural study with Iraqi refugees. Allison holds a Master’s Degree in Leadership/Organizational Leadership from the University of San Diego, and has worked extensively with The Center for Creative Leadership; Certificate in Decision Quality and Biases in Decision Making from Stanford University and is certified in over ten personality and style assessments. 3. Wendy Samson President of FutureSYNC International Wendy's specialty is Healthcare Excellence — author of, “Heart Strings for Business,” and “The Mosaic Manager Development.” Designed and developed leadership effectiveness programs, healthcare service systems/ measurements, and employee engagement programs for a wide variety of multi-site organizations throughout the country. Wendy has been privileged to work with people committed to excellence in small and large, progressive organizations. From "Lean Thinking", "Accountability Cultures" to "Organizational Customer Focus", Wendy is highly recognized as an inspiring, national speaker who delivers a lasting message that is packed with content.

LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE The Wyoming Center for Nursing and Health Care Partnerships and the Wyoming Nurses Association invites health care leaders to participate in the Annual Wyoming Nursing Summit and the WNA Convention, September 26-27, 2013 held at the Snow King Resort, Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

JOIN US FOR THE CONFERENCE SPEAKERS:

7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast 8:30am - 10:15am Allison McClintick “Manager” vs “Leader” in Crucial Conversations Determine what leadership style you have based off of two main mindset concepts of “manager” vs “leader” styles of approaching tasks and group dynamics. By discussing this concept, you will learn how to recognize style and preferences of others almost immediately. From there, discussion will center around crucial conversation by way of matching communication style to leadership style and how to best approach conversations with anyone of any role or level based off effective listening, feedback giving and receiving and how different mindsets prefer to receive information. 10:15am - 10:30am Break 10:30am - 11:30am Membership Voice Annual WNA Membership Meeting

11:30am - 1:00pm Awards Ceremony Luncheon 1:00pm - 2:30pm Wendy Samson Powered By Values Understand the commonly held beliefs that predict and form workplace behaviors. Unleash the discretionary efforts that are frequently untapped in your highly-engaged employees. Learn how to align decision-making, per-sonal accountability and core values. Understand how to express and embed values into people and processes. Build values that are so strong, that when anyone pushed against them, they simply won’t bend. Bring your values alive. Let their tone and texture define your unparalleled excellence. 2:30pm - 2:45pm Break 2:45pm - 4:00pm Wendy Samson Courageous Leadership Understand the commonly held beliefs that predict and form workplace behaviors. Learn how to express and embed values into people and processes. Build values that are so strong, that when anyone pushed against them, they simply won’t bend. Bring your values alive—-Let their tone and texture define!

8:00am - 9:00am Registration and Breakfast with Venders 9:00am - 10:30am Patricia Polansky National Nurse Leadership Initiatives Pat Polansky is the director of policy and communications for the Center to Champion Nursing in America, an initiative of AARP, the AARP Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Pat directs policy, communica-tions and outreach strategies contributing to the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, a nationwide effort to transform health care through nursing. An expert on nursing, aging issues and long-term care, Pat worked as assis-tant commissioner for the Division of Aging and Community Services in the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, where she oversaw programs designed to improve access to services for the state's 1.5 million older adults that would improve their well-being, allow them to remain inde-pendent, and continue to live in their respective communities. 10:30am - 10:45am Break with Venders 10:45am - 12:00pm Panel Discussion, Nursing Leadership in Wyoming Learn more about leadership challenges and opportunities in Wyoming in a variety of settings.

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch with Venders 1:00pm - 2:30pm Wyoming Nurse Leadership Institute Graduate Panel Hear from several graduates of the WNLI program and learn more about the competency and the impact of their leadership in nursing. 2:30pm - 3:00pm Break with Venders 3:00pm - 4:30pm Roundtables: Leadership Competencies Help us to identify competencies for nursing leadership at various levels and in various settings.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, SEPT. 26

EXHIBITORS Exhibitor day is Thursday September 26th. The exhibitor deadline to register is August 30th and the display fee is $200. All exhibitors will be recognized for their support in both the program materials, publications and signage during the event. SPONSORSHIPS General Sponsorship $500 Refreshment Break Sponsorship $300 Lunch Sponsorship $1000 Breakfast Sponsorship $600 If you sponsor anyone of these items the dis-play fee of $200 will be waved, and you will be able to display with no additional cost. All sponsors will be recognized for their support in both the program materials, publications and signage during the event. Contact WNA office at 1-800-795-6381 or email [email protected] for more information.

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wna news

Norma Wilkerson, Bylaws Chair

The bylaws committee is composed of District 12 member, Norma Wilkerson, Chair, and District 6 member, Deanne Garner. We have worked with WNA Board of Directors (BOD) this year to streamline WNA governance and to empower the Executive Director (ED) enhancing expertise in the general mechanics of managing the organization.

The work of this committee was guided by the WNA strategic plan objective “to review WNA bylaws and make recommendations for revisions related to sustainability.” These changes are structured according to three strategic goals which are stated below as they relate to WNA Bylaws: ARTICLE IV: BOARD OF DIRECTORS and ARTICLE VI: COMMITTEES.

The bylaws committees and WNA Board of Directors have approved the proposed changes and presenting them to the WNA membership for final action to be taken at the annual business meeting. The WNA annual meeting will occur on Friday September 27, 2013 during the WNA Convention held in Jackson, Wyoming.

If you have any question or need further information regarding these changes contact Norma Wilkerson, WNA Bylaws Chair, [email protected] or 307.745.4773

If these proposed changes are accepted by the membership, WNA bylaws will be changed accordingly:

Goal 1: Overhaul WNA Governance• ARTICLE IV: BOARD OF DIRECTORS change title to ARTICLE IV: WNA

GOVERNANCE• ARTICLE IV: SECTION 1: DEFINITION change definition to read as follows:

“Governance of WNA is through the Executive Committee (EC) and the Board of Directors (BOD) henceforth defined as the Governing Body (GB) of this organization.”

• ARTICLE IV: SECTION 2: COMPOSITION change to read as follows:COMPOSITION OF THE GOVERNING BODY (EC AND BOD)• The Executive Committee (EC) shall be composed of WNA elected officers

(President, President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer) and the WNA Executive Director (ED), who is a non-voting member.

• The Board of Directors (BOD) shall be composed of the EC and all DistrictPresidents. One new graduate nurse within two years of initial licensure shall be appointed to the BOD.

• TheimmediatepastPresidentshallbeanex-officiomemberoftheBOD.• TheWNAPresidentisthechiefexecutiveofficer(CEO)oftheGB.• ARTICLEIV:SECTION3:AUTHORITYchangetoreadasfollows:“The GB

shall have the duty and power, delegated to it by the membership, of acting for the membership in the intervals between Annual Meetings, and other duties and powers as defined in these Bylaws.”

• ARTICLE IV: SECTION 4: ACCOUNTABILITY change to read as follows:“The GB shall be accountable to the WNA membership.”

• ARTICLE IV: SECTION 5: RESPONSIBILITIES change to read as follows:“The GB shall: (A through T will not change).”

Goal 2: Overhaul WNA Committee Structure• ARTICLE VI: SECTION 1: STANDING COMMITTEES change to read as

follows: “WNA standing committees shall include: Legislative, Nursing Practice, Technology and Public Relations, Bylaws, Finance.”

Goal 3: Integrate Governance with Committee Structure and Functions• Committee Leadership: Officers will co-chair committees and recruit co-chairs

from District Presidents.• President:ChairsECandBOD;appointsBylawsCommitteechairperson.• PresidentElect:Co-chairsLegislativeCommitteewithstafflobbyist.• VicePresident:Co-chairsTechnologyandPublicRelationsCommittee,recruits

and selects additional T&PR committee members.• Secretary:Co-chairsNursingPracticeCommittee,recruitsandselectsadditional

NP committee members.• Treasurer: Co-chairs Finance Committee with ED. In collaboration with ED

recruits at least one other member.• CommitteeFunctions:

• Legislative: Co-chaired by President Elect and WNA lobbyist. Shall lead in legislation and health policy by recommending positions on current legislative issues to the WNA BOD while keeping the BOD current on legislative affairs. Shall participate actively in the legislative process as committee members and by mentoring WNA membership in the legislative process. Shall keep WNA membership informed regarding legislative issues compatible with WNA legislative agenda.

• Nursing Practice: Co-chaired by Secretary and an appointed Nursing Practice Committee member from District Presidents. Shall advance the professional development of nurses by strengthening WNA members’ nursing practice through educational, consultative, and publication services. Shall promote the creation of a professional work environment for the enhancement of the practice of nursing.

• Technology and Public Relations: Co-chaired by Vice President and an appointed Technology and Public Relations committee member from District Presidents. Shall promote the development of nursing leaders, influence workforce initiatives, and help sustain organizational viability by using current information and data technologies to increase and sustain WNA membership and facilitate achievement of WNA goals.

• Bylaws: Chairperson appointed by the President. At least one member of the BOD or District Presidents shall also be appointed to serve on this committee. Shall review WNA and District bylaws, shall interpret WNA bylaws and provide consultation on DNA bylaws. Shall receive and prepare proposed amendments to WNA bylaws.

• Finance: Co-chaired by Treasurer and ED. In collaboration with ED recruits at least one other member. Monitors WNA financial affairs including investments and expenditures, provides fiscal reports and interprets WNA financial condition to BOD and membership. Consults with appropriate accounting and fiscal experts as needed to make recommendations to the BOD.

2013 Proposed WNA Bylaw Changes

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Mary E. BurmanCo-Chair, WCNHCP Advisory Board

Matt SholtyOffice Associate, WCNHCP

Academic-Practice Partnerships

The Nursing Education Summit, held in May in Rock Springs at Western Wyoming Community College, focused on academic-practice partnerships. Susan Fetsch, Dean of Avila College and Nancy DeBasio, Dean of the School of Nursing at Research College of Nursing, both in Kansas, provided a day long workshop on developing, maintaining and optimizing academic-practice partnerships. Over seventy nurses and others were in attendance participating in very rich and lively discussions about partnerships between clinical facilities and educational programs in Wyoming.

What are academic-practice partnerships?

According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing/American Organization of Nurse Executives (AACN/AONE) task force, “An academic-practice partnership is developed between a nursing education program and a care setting. Such relationships are defined broadly and may include partnerships within nursing, and other professions, corporations, government entities, and foundations.” Based on a recent survey, most academic-practice partnerships focus on student clinical placements; however, partnerships also are developed for joint research committees, joint memberships on other committees, consultation, and clinical projects.

Why are academic-practice partnerships important for nursing?

The AACN/AONE task force strongly supports academic-practice partnerships. They write that,

“Academic/Practice Partnerships are an important mechanism to strengthen nursing practice and help nurses become well positioned to lead change and advance health. Through implementing such partnerships, both academic institutions and practice settings will formally address the recommendations of the Future of Nursing Committee. Effective partnerships will create systems for nurses to achieve educational and career advancement, prepare nurses of the future to practice and lead, provide mechanisms for lifelong learning, and provide a structure for nurse residency programs.”

What are barriers and facilitators of academic-practice partnerships?

AACN, AONE and the Association of State and Territorial Directors of Public Health Nursing undertook a survey of nurse leadership in education, practice and public health. They found that the top three barriers to successful academic-service partnerships were lack of time, lack of resources, and lack of communication. However, they also found a variety of factors that facilitate these partnerships including shared vision with mutual goals and objectives, clear communication, and regular contact and engagement.

What are best practices in forming and maintaining academic-practice partnerships?

The AACN/AONE task force identified key principles that should guide academic-practice partnerships including the following:

1. Collaborative relationships between academia and practice are established and sustained through formal relationships, shared vision and expectations and mutual goals.

2. Mutual respect and trust are the cornerstones of the practice/academia relationship.

3. Knowledge is shared among partners through mechanisms such as shared knowledge of current best practices, joint preparation for national certification, accreditation, and regulatory reviews and joint research.

4. A commitment is shared by partners to maximize the potential of each registered nurse to reach the highest level within his/her individual scope of practice.

5. A commitment is shared by partners to work together to determine an evidence based transition program for students and new graduates that is both sustainable and cost- effective.

6. A commitment is shared by partners to develop, implement, and evaluate organizational processes and structures that support and recognize academic or educational achievements.

7. A commitment is shared by partners to support opportunities for nurses to lead and develop collaborative models that redesign practice environments to improve health outcomes.

Are there resources for organizations interesting in developing partnerships?

AACN-AONE task force has developed several resources for us by educational programs and clinical facilities. They have an Interactive Toolkit for Developing and Sustaining Partnerships, a Partnership Expectation and Outcome Matrix, a Literature Review on Academic-Practice Partnerships, and results from studies done on such partnerships. These can all be found on their website at: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/leading-initiatives/academic-practice-partnerships.

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October 2-4, 2013 Wyoming Union, University of Wyoming Campus, Laramie, WY

The 13th Consumer Issues Conference will be held on October 2nd-4th with the theme of “Navigating the New Healthcare Market”. The location will be the Wyoming Union on the campus of the University of Wyoming. The conference features speakers on Innovative Directions in Healthcare, Legal Horizons in Healthcare and Consumer Compass to Healthcare.

Why This Theme?The rising costs of healthcare and the issue of lack of

access to healthcare for millions of uninsured Americans led to the passage by Congress in 2010 of the federal Affordable Care Act or ACA. Many of the provisions of that Act will be taking effect in 2013 or 2014. The law has also passed constitutional muster in the U.S. Supreme Court as of June 2012. The new law, with its promise of major changes in the healthcare market, will affect all American consumers. We believe this is a timely topic that is now ripe for discussion. Given the fact that there is much unexplored territory ahead in this area, we have chosen the theme of “Navigating the New Healthcare Market”.

It will be a period of change and new ideas, hence we plan a “track” dealing with “Innovative Directions” in healthcare. This track includes topics such as electronic medical records, new “patient centric” and “team care” models for patient care, online pharmacies and other health services, and the use of “telehealth” systems to bring patients in “virtual” contact with distance providers. Legal issues (“Legal Horizons” track) will loom large in this new era in American health care on both the federal and state levels.

Why This Conference?The consumer issues conference is a well-established

annual event on the campus of the University of Wyoming. The conference brings together experts, policy makers, and

academics from a variety of disciplines. It is a joint project of several colleges, including the Colleges of Law, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Business, and Health Sciences. The conference is unique in its appeal to a broad range of participants, including students, faculty, professionals, government officials and the general public. It puts the University’s best foot forward as a center for research, thought, dialogue and communication of information and ideas for action. We hope to provide a springboard for individual and collective action to address issues that come up in the course of the conference. We hope the conference will be only a beginning of ongoing networking and conversations leading to action that constitutes a win-win solution for all concerned.

Speakers and TopicsDocumentary Film: “Escape Fire: The Fight to Resuce

American Healthcare” – overview of policy issues in U.S. healthcare

Keynote Speakers:• Steven Brill, author of the groundbreaking Time

magazine article “Bitter Pill,” which addresses the problem of ever-increasing healthcare costs in the U.S. He will appear by video conference.

• UW Law Professor Stephen Feldman on the Supreme Court case upholding the Affordable Care Act

• University of Maryland Professor Bonnie Braun on Healthcare Literacy

• AARP State Affairs Director Elaine Ryan on ACA implementation

To learn more about the conference and to register visit the University of Wyoming Website http://www.uwyo.edu and click on “Navigating the New Healthcare Market”

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5th Year of the Wyoming Nurse Leadership Institute

Veronica Taylor and Sue Howard have been working through the summer to plan the fifth year of the Wyoming Nurse Leadership Institute (WNLI)! Enrollment is complete for Wyoming Nurse Leadership Institute 2014 which will begin September 25 to 28, 2013 in Jackson Wyoming in conjunction with the Nursing Summit and WNA convention.

This state wide program, designed to develop and enhance leadership skills in Wyoming Nurse Leaders and future nurse leaders; topics include:

• IdentifyingskillsandcompetenciesforNurseLeader.• Amentoringprogram.• NetworkingwithWyomingNurseLeaders• Developingapersonalleadershipdevelopmentprogram.• Acareerdevelopmentprogram

The target audience for WNLI is experienced Registered Nurses in Wyoming who have been identified by their employer (or themselves) as leaders within the profession. These nurses may or may not be currently working in management roles. The learning needs of these nurse leaders have been identified through and by expert nurse leaders and educators in Wyoming and through a variety of personal assessment tools including the AONE Nurse Leadership Style tool and Meyers and Briggs.

This 8 month program is taught mainly by volunteer nurse leaders from Wyoming. WNLI involves four face to face sessions (each is 3 days long) bringing in content experts and panels of nurse leaders. These are conducted in association with nursing events around the state. For example: when the participants are studying health care legislation and lobbying the session is held in conjunction with the Wyoming Nurses Association “Nurses Day at the State legislature”. When they are studying nursing initiatives in Wyoming that session is held in conjunction with the Annual Nursing Summit. Each participant also will create a presentation highlighting a change that they are involved in at their place of work. The networking and sharing of information has proven to be invaluable to new nurse leaders.

WNLI is a joint project with the Wyoming Nurses Association and the Wyoming Center for Nursing and Healthcare Partnerships. Both groups of nurses have identified the need for management development among nurse leaders in Wyoming. This common project has helped to ‘bond’ these two organizations in a common cause.

The second face to face session this year will be held Nov. 19 to 21 in Casper Wyoming. WNLI will offer Leading an Empowered Organization (LEO) presented by Donna Wright from Creative Healthcare Management. The WNLI project has secured an additional 20 seats for LEO and will offer them to all Wyoming healthcare leaders and future leaders.

Course on Leading an Empowered Organization

The Wyoming Nurse Leadership Institute, The Wyoming Nurses Association and the Wyoming Center for Nursing and Healthcare Partnerships are proud to announce that the 3 day course, Leading an Empowered Organization (LEO), will again be offered for Wyoming nurse and health care leaders. Effective leadership is the key to successful organizations, from individual departments to entire systems. Leading an Empowered Organization (LEO) is the leadership development program to improve both individual and group performance in your organization. Participants in LEO come away with practical and proven strategies and tools that make an immediate difference. Participants learn what it takes to be a successful leader who demonstrates purpose, authenticity, and courage in creating an environment where others thrive as they strive to do their very best.

This very popular leadership development program… LEO always gets comments like: “I want all my staff to attend this program.” “I wish I could do it again, it is entertaining and very educational.”

This year LEO will be offered in Casper Wyoming Nov 19 to 21 (three full days). Availability is limited to 20 persons. These will be open on a first come first served basis. The total cost for 3 days of top quality training and the LEO book will be $250.00 per person. Each participant will be responsible for travel, lodging and meals. Please complete the application below and send it to Matt Sholty the Wyoming Center for Nursing and Health Care Partnerships. Additional information about the LEO course can be found on the Creative Healthcare Management website at www.chcm.com.

Send application and funds to :Matthew Sholty

Wyoming Center for Nursing and Health Care PartnershipsDept. 3065, 1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071Phone: 307-766-6715Fax: 307-766-4294


Application for Leading and Empowered Organization (LEO) with Donna Wright, Casper Wyoming Nov. 19 through 21, 2013.

Name ________________________________________________________________

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WY #01 Cheyenne:Member Full - $271.00 $23.08 $22.58Reduced Full - $135.50 $11.79 $11.29Special Full - $67.75 $6.15 $5.65

WY #02 Casper:Member Full - $256.50 $21.88 $21.38Reduced Full - $128.25 $11.19 $10.69Special Full - $64.13 $5.85 $5.34

WY #03 Sheridan:Member Full - $258.50 $22.04 $21.54Reduced Full - $129.25 $11.27 $10.77Special Full - $64.63 $5.89 $5.95

WY #06 Rock Springs:Member Full - $257.00 $21.92 $21.42Reduced Full - $128.50 $11.21 $10.71Special Full - $64.25 $5.86 $5.35

WY #10 Gillette:WY #14 Lander and RivertonWY#15 Torrington:Member Full - $261.00 $22.25 $21.75Reduced Full - $130.50 $11.38 $10.88Special Full - $65.25 $5.94 $5.44

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WY #12 Laramie:Member Full - $286.00 $24.33 $23.83Reduced Full - $143.00 $12.42 $11.92Special Full - $71.50 $6.46 $5.96

WY #17 Evanston/Kemmerer:Member Full - $256.00 $21.83 $21.33Reduced Full - $128.00 $11.17 $10.67Special Full - $64.00 $5.83 $5.33

WY #16 Cody/PowellWY #50 Undistricted:Member Full - $251.00 $21.42 $20.92Reduced Full - $128.00 $10.96 $10.46Special Full - $62.75 $5.73 $5.23

WNA Only State MembershipMember Full—$177 $15.25 $14.75

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