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116th Annual ConventionHealthy Nurse, Healthy Maryland

November 14-15, 2019Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel

300 S Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201

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2019 Maryland Nurses Association

Convention Disclosures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Welcome-Convention Planning Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

President’s Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Officers & Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Mission Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Distinguished Past Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Past Award Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2019 Convention Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Poster Presenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Convention Contact Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Convention Sponsors/Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Convention Donations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Business Meeting Agenda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Bylaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

FY 2019-2020 Working Budget. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Organization Affiliates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Standing Committee Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

District Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Code of Ethics for Nurses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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Maryland Nurses Association – 116TH ANNUAL CONVENTION2019 Healthy Nurse, Healthy Maryland

Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel • 300 S Charles St • Baltimore, MD 21201

I. Criteria for Successful CompletionThe criteria for successful completion is discussed by moderators prior to the beginning of the sessions and listed in the convention booklet on page 38.

II. Conflicts of InterestThe planners and presenters of this CNE activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial companies pertaining to this activity. III. Commercial SupportThis CNE activity does not have any commercial support. IV. Sponsorship This CNE activity is supported by:

• In-kind donations from: o Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency Inc. (Convention Yearbook)o Flexwise (Attendee Tote Bags)

• Unrestricted educational grants from: o Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency Inc.o American Public Universityo Flexwiseo Nurse Support Program ll (Maryland Higher Education Commission)

V. Non-Endorsement of ProductsThe Maryland Nurses Association Provider Unit accredited status refers to continuing nursing education activities and does not imply endorsement of any product, service or company referred to in this activity.

VI. Off-label Product UseThis educational activity does not include any unannounced information about off-label use of a product for a purpose other than that approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The Maryland Nurses Association is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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2019 Healthy Nurse, Healthy MarylandWelcome to the 116th Annual Convention of the Maryland Nurses Association

Meet and greet your colleagues, both members and non-members!

Red Ribbons – MNA Member

Green Ribbons – Student

Yellow Ribbons – Convention Planning Committee

Special Thank You to the Chair and Co-Chair of MNA’s Convention Committee:

Barbara Biedrzycki, PhD, RN, MSN, CRNP, AOCNP(R), Chair

Beverly Lang, MScN, RN, ANP-BC, FAANP, Co-Chair

Special Recognition to MNA’s Lead Nurse Planner and Chair of

The Continuing Education Provider Unit:

Kathy Martin, DNP, RN, CNE

Special Appreciation to MNA’s Convention Committee Members:

Jennifer Arigo, MBA, CAE

Mary Kay DeMarco, PhD, RN, CNE

Carolyn Guinn, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

Kathryn Handy, RN

Linda Hickman, PhD, MBA, RN, FACHE

Vann Joyner, RN

Kathy Martin, DNP, RN, CNE

Kathy Ogle, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNE

Mary Jean Schumann, DNP, MBA, RN, CPNP-PC, FAAN

Charlotte Wood, PhD, RN, MSN, MBA

Thank you to MNA’s Staff:

Jennifer Arigo, MBA, CAE Executive Director

Susan Prentice, former Director of Continuing Education Application Services

Marie Ciarpella, Bookkeeper

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Colleagues and Friends:

Welcome to the 116th Annual Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) Convention. MNA is pleased to return to a two day event as we celebrate nursing. This year’s theme, Healthy Nurse, Health Maryland, not only follows the American Nurses Association’s lead, but brings to light the need for all of us to focus on our own physical, mental, and spiritual health. In the past year, MNA districts and members have provided many opportunities for education on the issue of self-help and resilience, and our joint collaborative with the Maryland Hospital Association continues to strive for a safer, healthier workplace for all nurses.

The convention is the highlight of the year for MNA. The event provides a venue not only for learning, but for networking, camaraderie, and fun. It is also a time to summarize the amazing work of many volunteers that make our association great. Please take time to review this convention yearbook and read about the many ways that MNA has touched nurses and improved the outcomes of those that we serve. You are welcome to attend the annual membership meeting on Friday, immediately following the convention. At this meeting, we will welcome the new officers and our new President, Dr. Charlotte Wood. As part of your day, please take time to visit our many vendors, as they bring helpful information and vital support to the convention. I hope that our location here at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor meets your needs. MNA works for you, and we are pleased to announce that the 117th Convention will take place in beautiful Ocean City on October 1st and 2nd, 2020.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of MNA’s Convention Committee for organizing this event. Committee Chairs Barbara Biedrzycki and Beverly Lang have worked tirelessly to make the convention a success. The MNA staff, including Executive Director Jennifer Arigo, the former Director of Continuing Education Application Services Susan Prentice, and our bookkeeper Marie Ciarpella, have all contributed their time and effort to ensure that things run smoothly. I hope you will join me in thanking these team members for a job well done.

Finally, as I step down as President, I wish to thank every member of MNA. It has been a privilege to represent Maryland nurses and I remain in awe of the work done by so many dedicated professionals. Please take a moment today to recognize MNA officers and committee members and chairs and consider becoming an active member. Share ways that MNA can help you in your practice and provide feedback on the convention.

Thank you for attending and participating in this annual gathering of Maryland nurses.

Sincerely,

Mary Kay DeMarco, PhD, RN, CNE President, Maryland Nurses Association

GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT

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Barbara Biedrzycki, PhD, RN, MSN, CRNP,

AOCNP(R) Secretary

Mary Kay DeMarco, PhD, RN, CNE

President

Jo Fava-Hochuli, MSN, RN

Vice President

Mary Jean Schumann, DNP, MBA, RN, CPNP-PC

Treasurer

Nwamaka Oparaoji, DNP(C), MSN, RN

District 5

Charlotte Wood, PhD, MSN, MBA, RN

President-Elect

Juliana Chang, RN District 3

Sadie Parker, RN District 7

Melani Bell,DNP, RN District 9

Vacant

District 4

District 8

Michelle Harvey, MSN, RN-BC

District 1

Darlene Hinds-Jackson, DNP, RNDistrict 2

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Officers

President Mary Kay DeMarco, PhD, RN, CNE

President Elect Charlotte Wood, PhD, MSN, MBA, RN

Vice President Jo Fava-Hochuli, MSN, RN

Treasurer Mary Jean Schumann, DNP, MBA, RN, CPNP-PC, FAAN

Secretary Barbara Biedrzycki, PhD, RN, MSN, CRNP, AOCNP (R)

Board of Directors

Michelle Harvey, MSN, RN-BC

Darlene Hinds-Jackson, DNP, RN

Juliana Chang, RN

Nwamaka Oparaoji, DNP(C), MSN, RN

Melani Bell, DNP, RN

District Presidents/Chairs

District 1 Jeannie Siefarth, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC

District 2 Interim President, Jylla Artis, MSN, RN, FNP-BC

District 3 Donna Downing-Corddry, BSN, RN, CAPA

District 5 Eucharia Mbagwu, MSN, RN

District 7 Madelyn Danner, RN

District 8 Interim President, Mary Beachley, RN

District 9 Adrienne Jones, RN

Staff

Executive Director Jennifer Arigo, MBA, CAE

Bookkeeper Marie Ciarpella

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Maryland Nurses Association, the voice of nurses, advocates for excellence in nursing and the highest quality healthcare for all.

Our core values: Courage, Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusiveness

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DISTINGUISHED PAST PRESIDENTSM. Adelaide Nutting 1904-1906

Mary C. Packard 1906-1908

Sarah E. Parsons 1908-1909

Georgina C. Ross 1909-1911

Reba Thelin Foster 1911-1913

Ethel Palmer Clarke 1913-1915

Elsie M. Lawler 1915-1927

Jane E. Nash 1927-1936

Maud M. Gardner 1936-1944

Elizabeth Norwood 1944-1948

Margaret Ann Henshaw 1948-1949

Marsha Johnson 1949-1950

Ethel Turner 1950-1952

Sr. M. Florence Garner 1952-1953

Anna E. Holmes 1953-1955

M. Elizabeth Pickens 1955-1957

Ann Klingelhofer 1957-1958

Alice J. Akehurst 1958-1960

Eleanor J. Smith 1960-1962

Alice J. Akehurst 1962-1963

Alice M. Sundberg 1963-1967

Genevieve Jordan 1967-1971

Clare Kimbro 1971-1973

Jean Galkin 1973-1975

Margaret B. Keller 1975-1977

Jane Dawson 1977-1979

Bonnie Rogers 1979-1981

Rosetta Sands 1981-1982

Barbara Santamaria 1982-1985

Lynada Johnson 1985-1987

Kathleen M. White 1987-1989

Addie Eckardt 1989-1991

Nancy McCaslin 1991-1993

Gregory Paul 1993-1995

Kathryn V. Hall 1995-1997

Madeline Turkeltaub 1997-1999

Mary L. Beachley 1999-2001

George Paul 2001-2003

Denise A. Moore 2003-2005

Sandra H. Bryan 2005-2007

Rosemary E.S. Mortimer 2007-2009

Patricia Travis 2009-2011

Neysa Ernst 2011-2013

Janice Hoffman 2013-2015

Kathy Ogle 2015-2017


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PAST AWARD WINNERS1985Membership Award Carol Bragg, RNOutstanding Clinical Nurse Award Karen Gammon, RN, MSOutstanding Leadership Award Marie McCarthy, RN, MS, CSLegislator of the Year Award Delegate Larry YoungRosalie S. Abrams Legislative Award Lucy Fink, RN, MS

1986Membership Recruitment Award Carol Bragg, RNHonorary Nursing Practice Award Betty Putman, RNOutstanding Leadership Award Helen Bissett, RN, MSLegislator of the Year Award Senator Arthur DormanRosalie S. Abrams Legislative Award Nancy McCaslin, RN, MS

1987Membership Recruitment Award Deborah Wilkes, RN, COutstanding Leadership Award E. Elizabeth Derr, RN, MSOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Diana Donegan, RN, BSNOutstanding Adv. Clinical Nurse Award JoAnn Lee, RN, BSNOutstanding Health Information Award Mr. J. Sidney KingRosalie S. Abrams Legislative Award Patricia M. Jones, RN, MS

1988Membership Recruitment Award Deborah Wilkes, RN, COutstanding Leadership Award Nancy A. Pashby, RN, BSNOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Lois Macomber, RNOutstanding Adv. Clinical Nurse Award Nancy K. Howard, RN, MSOutstanding Health Information Award Mary Etta Roberts, RN, MSNLegislator of the Year Award Honorable Donna M. Felling

1989Membership Recruitment Award Deborah Wilkes, RN, COutstanding Leadership Award Genevieve M. Jordan, RN, MSOutstanding Adv. Clinical Nurse Award Debbie Gilbert Kramer, RN, MS, CRNPOutstanding Adv. Clinical Nurse Award Roberta Niklewski, RN, MSOutstanding Health Information Award Patricia Papa, RN, C, MSN, PNPRosalie S. Abrams Legislative Award Lynn Klair, RN, MS, CLegislator of the Year Award Delegate H.R. Hergenroeder, Jr.


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1990Membership Recruitment Award Deborah Wilkes, RN, COutstanding Leadership Award Joan Creasia, RN, PhDOutstanding Adv. Clinical Nurse Award Frances A. William, RN, MS, CNSOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Margaret M. DeStefanis, RN, MSNOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Veronica Noah, RN, BSN, CRNIOutstanding Health Information Award Cumberland Broadcasting Company, WCBC-1270AMRosalie S. Abrams Legislative Award Margo Chaney Cockey, RN, MSN, CRNPRosalie S. Abrams Legislative Award Dorothy E. Culb, RN, BSNLegislator of the Year Award Delegate Barbara Kreamer

1991Outstanding Adv. Clinical Nurse Award Sheila Todd Eliasberg, RN, MS, C, CS Outstanding Nurse Educator Award Gail Mazzoco, RN, EdDOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Judith A. Menges, RN, COutstanding Health Information Award Maggie Neal, RN, PhDRosalie S. Abrams Legislative Award Shirley Van Zandt, CRNP, MSN

1992Outstanding Adv. Clinical Nurse Award Kathleen Stilling, MSN, CRNPOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Lisa A. Seldomridge, MSN, RNOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Sarah Cromwell, BSN, RNOutstanding Leadership Award Jeanette Boyer, MS, RNRosalie S. Abrams Award Carol Schatzman, RN

1993Legislative Award Laurie ThomasLegislative Award John StierhoffRosalie S. Abrams Award Brenda Adkins, RN, BS, CANOutstanding Leadership Award Susan Appling, RN, MS, CRNPOutstanding Nurse Practice Award Leola Washington, RN, BS, MPHOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Laurie Pasieka, BS, RN

1994Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Barbara E. Hanley, RN, Ph.DLegislative Recognition Awards Delegate Robert Hergenroeder Senator Paula Hollinger, RN Senator Lawrence Levitan Senator Patricia Sher Delegate Virginia ThomasHealth Policy Recognition Award Marilyn Goldwater, RNCertificate of Appreciation Ruth Hans, RNOutstanding Health Information Award J.R. Robey-WCBC, CumberlandSearch for Excellence Award Leola Washington, RN, BSN, MPH

PAST AWARD WINNERS

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PAST AWARD WINNERSSearch for Excellence Special Recognition Laurie Pasieka, RN, BSN, CDEOutstanding Leadership Award Judith Westing, RN, MSOutstanding Pathfinder Award Patricia A. Abbott, RN, MS Barbara A. Kellam, RN, PhDOutstanding Adv. Clinical Nurse Award Bonnie Lee Legge, BSN, MEd, MSAJN/Maryland Nurses Association Writing Award Mary H. Palmer, RN, C, PhD, FAAN

1995Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Mary L. Beachley, RN, MS, CENRosalie Silber Abrams Award Peggy Soderstrom, RN, PhDOutstanding Health Information Award Mary Ellen LloydOutstanding Leadership Award Deborah R. Cox, RNC, BS, MSOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Barbara E. Richardson, RN, BSOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Sylvia A. Ridenous, RN, BSNANJ/Maryland Nurses Association Writing Award Janet Cogliano, RN, DNSc

1996Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Peggy Soderstrom, RN, PhDOutstanding Adv. Clinical Nurse Award Jeanette Boyer, RN, MS, BSNOutstanding Health Information Award Times-News NewspaperOutstanding Leadership Award Mary L. Beachley, RN, MS, CENOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Sandra Bryan, RN, BSN, CPANOutstanding Pathfinder Award Shirley Morgan, RN, MS, BSN

1997Legislator of the Year Award Delegate Shirley A. Nathan-Pulliam, RN, BSN, MASOutstanding Adv. Clinical Nurse Award Marquerite Wilson, RN, MSN, CS-POutstanding Health Information Award The Herald Mail, Lifestyle Section Lisa PreJean, EditorOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Ellen Ristorcelli, RN, BSN, MPAOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Carol Ann S. Sullivan, RN, PhDOutstanding Pathfinder Award Elizabeth Minnick, RN, BSN

1998Legislator of the Year Award Speaker Casper R. Taylor, Maryland General AssemblyRosalie Silber Abrams Award Rosemary Mortimer, RN, MS, BSN, MS, EdOutstanding Adv. Clinical Nurse Award Anne Coleen Bertsch, RN, MSOutstanding Health Information Award Liz Spellman, Editor and Melissa Bright, President Brereton Enterprises “Maggie” – Brereton EnterprisesOutstanding Leadership Award Jane Escher, RN, BSN, MPAOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Tina Zimmerman, RN, MSN

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Outstanding Nursing Practice Award Diane Wright, RN, BSOutstanding Mentoring Award Jacquelyn C. Campbell, PhD RN, FAANOutstanding Pathfinder Award Lori Tindall, RN, MS, CS-P

1999Legislator of the Year Award Delegate Ronald A. GunsRosalie Silber Abrams Award M. Julia Pannell, RNOutstanding Adv. Clinical Nurse Award Kathleen Yanks, MS, RNOutstanding Health Information Award Cumberland Times News Mona Ridder Frederick Memorial Hospital’s Wellness CenterOutstanding Leadership Award Karen Shaffer, MS, RNOutstanding Mentoring Award Juanita G. Bland, RNOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Phyllis Williams Sharps, PhD, RNOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Judy Menges, RNOutstanding Pathfinder Award Nancy C. Fowler, RN

2000Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Helen Jane Wobbeking, RNOutstanding Adv. Clinical Nurse Award Jane Flowers, RN, MSN, RNFA, CNOROutstanding Leadership Award Deborah R. Cox, RN, MSN, CRNPOutstanding Nursing Practice Award M. Dawne Barnes, RN

2001Legislator of the Year Award Delegate Joan B. PitkinRosalie Silber Abrams Award Denise A. Moore, MS, RN, CNSOutstanding Advanced Clinical Nurse Ward Judith A. Hines, RN, MSOutstanding Health Information Award Studio 83 Productions, Inc.Outstanding Leadership Award Barbara Rogue, RN, JD

2002Legislator of the Year Award Delegate Adrienne A. MandelRosalie Silber Abrams Award Mary Patricia Howard, RN, BSN, MSNOutstanding Leadership Award Marcia Zanger, RN, CRNIOutstanding Mentoring Award Melissa E. Meyers, RNOutstanding Pathfinder Award Linda Santmyire, RN

2003CentennialM. Adelaide Nutting Award U.S. Senator Barbara A. MikulskiRosalie Silber Abrams Award Mary A. Linton, RN, MS, COHN-SOutstanding Health Information Award Life Bridge Health Diane Johnson/Rudy Miller

PAST AWARD WINNERS

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Outstanding Leadership Award Barbara Sattler, DrPH, RNOutstanding Mentoring Award Rosemary Mortimer, RN, MS, MSEdOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Carol J. Bickford, PhD, RN, BC M. Kathleen Smith, MScED, RN, BC Susan K. Newbold, MS, RN, BC, FAANOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Catherine Vestraci, RN, C

2004Legislator of the Year Award Senator George W. Della, Jr.

2005Legislator of the Year Award Senator Thomas M. MiddletonRosalie Silber Abrams Award Nancy McCaslin, MS, C, RNOutstanding Leadership Award Denise A. Moore, MS, APRN, CS, BCOutstanding Pathfinder Award Marla Oros, BSN, MS, RN

2006Legislator of the Year Award Senator Sharon M. GrosfeldRosalie Silber Abrams Award H. Jane Wobbeking, RNSpecial Recognition Award Senator Paula C. HollingerOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Vicky Kent, PhD, RN, CNEOutstanding Leadership Award Sandra H. Bryan, MHA, BSN, RN, BCOutstanding Mentoring Award Joan Kub, PhD, RN, CSOutstanding Pathfinder Award Brenda M. Afzal, RN, MS

2007Outstanding Advanced Practice Clinical Award Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, FAAN Outstanding Leadership Award Elise Handelman, RN, EDd, FAAOHNOutstanding Pathfinder Award Robin Newhouse, PhD, RNLegislator of the Year Award Delegate Anne KaiserRosalie Silber Abrams Award Delegate Shirley Nathan-PulliamSpecial Recognition Award Delegate Marilyn R. Goldwater

2008Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Keisha S. Walker, RN, MSLegislator of the Year Award Delegate Adelaide C. Eckardt

2009Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Karen Minor, MS, CRNPLegislator of the Year Award Delegate James W. HubbardOutstanding Pathfinder Award Stacy L. Cottingham, MS, RNOutstanding Leadership Award Kathleen M. White, PhD, RN, CNAA

PAST AWARD WINNERS

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2010Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Nayna Philipsen, JD, PhD, RN, CFE, FACCELegislator of the Year Award Delegate Sue Kullen

2011Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Janice Hoffman, PhD, RNLegislator of the Year Delegate Pete HammenOutstanding Pathfinder Award Janet D. Allan, PhD, RN, FAANOutstanding Leadership Award Rosemary Mortimer, MS, MSEd, RNOutstanding Mentor Award Barbara Bilconish, MSN, RN-BCOutstanding Dissemination of Health Information Award Laura Taylor, PhD, RNOutstanding Advanced Clinical Practice Award Elizabeth Soland, PhD, RN, PNP-BCOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Linda Gerson, PhD, RN, PHMCNS-BCOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Diane Aschenbrenner, MS, RN

2012Rosalie Silber Abrams Award Patricia Travis, RN, PhD, CCRPLegislator of the Year Delegate Geraldine Valentino-Smith, BSN, JDOutstanding Pathfinder Award Sharon Stagg, RN, BSNOutstanding Leadership Award Patricia Travis, RN, PhD, CCRPOutstanding Mentor Award Leisa Douglas, BSN, MBAOutstanding Nursing Practice Award Marianne McKiernan, RNOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Rose Essex, RN

2013Legislator of the Year Delegate Dan Morhaim, MDOutstanding Pathfinder Award Nancy Hodgson, PhD, RN Outstanding Leadership Award Christie Simon-Waterman, MSN, CRNPOutstanding Mentor Award Karen Evans, MSN, RN-BC Outstanding Nursing Practice Award Mary Katherine Donnelly, ACNP-BC, ANP-BC, DNPOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Sharon Kozachik, PhD, RNOutstanding Advanced Practice Clinical Award Barbara Biedrzycki, PhD, CRNP, AOCNPOutstanding Dissemination of Health Information Award Mary Beth Zaber, MS, RN

2014Special Recognition Award Delegate James W. HubbardRosalie Silber Abrams Award Mary Kay DeMarco, PhD, RN, CNE and Josie Ogaitis, MS, RNOutstanding Pathfinder Award Mary Fey, PhD, RNOutstanding Leadership Award Sherry Perkins, RN, PhDDOutstanding Mentor Award Barbara Nubile, MSN, RN

PAST AWARD WINNERS

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Outstanding Nurse Educator Award Barbara Dobish, MSN, RNOutstanding Advanced Practice Clinical Award Brooke Bucci, BSN, RNCStierle Exemplary Service Award Linda Stierle, MSN, RN

2015Legislator of the Year Delegate Bonnie CullisonRosalie Silber Abrams Award Shirley Devaris, RN Outstanding Pathfinder Award Mary Jean Schumann, MBA, MSN, RNOutstanding Leadership Award Janice Hoffman, RN, PhD, ANEFOutstanding Mentor Award Jonas Nguh, PhD, MSN, FACHE, FNAP, NEA-BC, RNOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Shawna Mudd, DNP, CPNP-AC, PNP-BCOutstanding Dissemination of Health Information Award Beverly Lang, MScN, RN, ANP-BC, FAANPOutstanding Advanced Practice Clinical Award Tammy Slater, DNP, RN, ACNPStierle Exemplary Service Award Patricia Travis, RN, PhD, CCRP

2016Legislator of the Year Senator Jamie RaskinRosalie Silber Abrams Award Nancy Mattucci, MSN, RN Outstanding Pathfinder Award Janiece Walker, MSN, PhD, RN Outstanding Leadership Award David Parker, RNOutstanding Nurse Practice Award Phanedra Harper, RN, MSN-BCOutstanding Mentor Award Michael Sanchez, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BCOutstanding Nurse Educator Award Nancy Sullivan, DNP, RNOutstanding Dissemination of Health Information Award Audra RankinStierle Exemplary Service Award Janice Hoffman, RN, PhD, ANEF

2017Legislator of the Year Senator Addie EckardtRosalie Silber Abrams Award Patricia McLaine, DrPH, MPH, RNOutstanding Pathfinder Award Rebecca Wiseman, PhD, BSN, MSNOutstanding Leadership Award Kathy Ogle, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNEOutstanding Nurse Practice Award Barbara Pollack, RNOutstanding Mentor Award Barbara Biedrzycki, PhD, RN, MSN, CRNP, AOCNP(R)Outstanding Nurse Educator Award Martha SaroopStierle Exemplary Service Award Karen Evans, MSN, RN-BC

PAST AWARD WINNERS

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2018The Outstanding Dissemination of Health Information Award Phanedra Harper, RNThe Outstanding Leadership Award Diane Bongiovanni, MA, BSN, NEA-BC, NHDP-BC,

CHEPThe Outstanding Pathfinder Award Kathleen Gross, MSN, BS, RN-BC, CRNThe Legislator of the Year Award Clarence Lam, MD, MPHThe Rosalie Sibler Abrams Award Marianne Hiles, MSN, RN, APRN-CNS, ACNS-BC,

RNC-LRNThe Outstanding Nurse Educator Award Madelyn Danner, MSN, RNThe Outstanding Advanced Practice Clinical Nurse Award Beverly Lang, MScN, RN, ANP-BC, FAANPThe Outstanding Mentoring Award Linda J. Stierle, MSN, RNStierle Exemplary Service Award Mary Kay DeMarco, PhD, RN, CNE

PAST AWARD WINNERS

http://www.aamccareers.org

http://carrollhospitalcenter.org

http://facebook.com/carrollhospital

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MARYLAND NURSES ASSOCIATION116TH ANNUAL CONVENTION NOVEMBER 14-15, 2019

2019 Healthy Nurse, Healthy MarylandSheraton Inner Harbor Hotel • 300 S Charles St • Baltimore, MD 21201

AGENDAThursday, November 14, 2019

2:00 – 2:30 PM Registration: Sassafras

2:00 – 2:45 PM Visit Exhibitors: Harborview Ballroom

2:45 – 3:55 PM Opening Session: Chesapeake Ballroom

Welcome: Mary Kay DeMarco, PhD, RN, CNE President, Maryland Nurses Association Keynote: Alison Trinkoff, ScD, MPH, RN, FAAN Professor, Chair, Department of Family and Community Health University of Maryland School of Nursing

4:05 – 5:05 PM Concurrent Sessions l

Session 1A Session 1B Session 1C Session 1DLoch Raven Room l Loch Raven Room ll Camden Room Chesapeake Ballroom

The Neuroscience of Gratitude ~ The Positive Impact on Engagement and a Healthy Work Environment.

Linda Roscak Burton, ACC, BBC, BS DRW, Inc.

Perceptions of Workplace Violence Among Maryland Nurses and Nursing Students.

Jennifer Day, PhD, RNUniversity of Maryland Medical CenterLaura Petri, PhD, RN-BCStevenson UniversityHolly Carpenter, BSN, RNAmerican Nurses AssociationCathaleen Ley, PhD, RNAnne Arundel Medical Center

Nurses’ Perceptions of High-Alert Medication Administration Safety: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

Laura Sessions, PhD, MScN, RN, CNETowson University

Fostering Self-Care and Nurse Resilience. Cheryl McNamara, DNP, RNCommunity College of Baltimore CountyCarolyn Bailey, MSN, APRN, Geriatric CNS-BCJohns Hopkins Bayview Medical CenterElla Durant, CD, DD, M.EdJohns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

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EEO/ADA

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Please visit www.hospicechesapeake.org to view a complete list of nursing opportunities or to submit an application. For questions, email our recruitment

team at [email protected]

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Hospice of the Chesapeake’s mission is to care for life throughout the journey with illness and loss.

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES (DJS)

DJS Offers a Hiring Bonus and Exciting Opportunities for Qualified, Competent Health Care Professionals

Excellent Benefits/Competitive Salary/ Safe Working Environment Currently seeking to fill a RN Charge Medical.

DJS continuously accepts applications for: Registered Nurse Charge Medical. Candidates for all positions must possess a current RN license. Maryland is part of the Nurse Multi-State Licensing Compact.

Please visit http://www.djs.maryland.gov and click on job opportunities for detailed job bulletin on all requirements and application procedures to apply on line.

EOE

Learn more at online.uc.edu/nursing-program/

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We have Opportunities for Registered Nurses & Nursing Leadership

Family-Oriented. Community Minded.Start your next chapter with UM Charles Regional.

UM Charles Regional offers competitive salaries, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision insurance,

pension plan, free parking, and much more.

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La Plata, Maryland

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5:15 - 6:15 PM Concurrent Sessions II

Session 2A Session 2B Session 2C Session 2DChesapeake Ballroom Loch Raven Room ll Camden Room Loch Raven Room l

We are All in the Sandbox Together: Emotional Intelligence in the Clinical Setting Results in a Better Place to Work.

Mary Zaleski, DNP, RN-BC, CEN, FAENBon Secours Mercy Hospital

Creating a Healthier Work Environment through Nurse-Led Workplace Violence Initiatives.

Carol Grove, MSN, RN, NEA-BCMelissa Pennington, BSN, RN-BCMeritus Medical Center

Creating a Healthier Environment for Nurse Educators Pursuing Doctoral Degrees.

Elizabeth N. Austin, PhD, MA, RN, CEN, CNEHayley Mark, PhD, RN, FAANKathleen T. Ogle, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNETowson University

So, you want to Provide Contact Hours for CNE Activities?

Janice Agazio, PhD, CRNP, RN, FAANP, FAANThe Catholic University of America

6:15 – 7:15 PM Poster Session I: Severn Room lLite Fare Reception: Severn Room lVisit Exhibitors: Harborview Ballroom

Friday, November 15, 2019

7:45 – 8:30 AM Registration: SassafrasContinental Breakfast: Chesapeake BallroomVisit Exhibitors: Harborview Ballroom

8:30 – 9:40 AM Opening Session: Chesapeake Ballroom

Opening Remarks: Mary Kay DeMarco, PhD, RN, CNE President, Maryland Nurses Association

Keynote: Robert Neall, MDHSecretary, Maryland Department of Health

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9:50 – 10:50 AM Concurrent Sessions III

Session 3A Session 3B Session 3C Session 3DChesapeake Ballroom Loch Raven Room l Loch Raven Room ll Camden Room

Student Track:

Overview of Hospital Based Nurse Residency Programs in Maryland-Recommendations and Expectations for New Nursing Graduates.

Joan Insalaco Warren, PhD, RN-BC, NEA-BC, FAANMaryland Nurse Residency Collaborative

Suicide Prevention: A Collaborative Effort Between Behavioral Health and Informatics Nursing.

Reginald E. Bannerman, MSN, MBA, RN, NE-BCClarissa Chan Salcedo, MS, RN-BCBrenda McNeely, MA, BSN, RN-BCChildren’s National Medical Center

The Death Lab of Charm City: A Historical Perspective of the Significance of Place to Trauma Nursing Innovation.

Trina K. Kumodzi, BSN, RN, CCRNUniversity of Virginia

Reducing Readmissions and Mortality in Patients with Chronic Illnesses through Community Partnership.

Marsha Hickey, BSN, RN, CCMMeritus Medical Center

10:50 – 11:05 AM Break/Visit Exhibitors: Harborview Ballroom

11:05 AM – 12:05 PM Poster Session II: Severn Ballroom Visit Exhibitors: Harborview Ballroom

12:05 – 1:00 PM Awards & Scholarships Luncheon: Chesapeake Ballroom

1:10 – 2:10 PM Concurrent Sessions IV

Session 4A Session 4B Session 4C Session 4DChesapeake Ballroom Loch Raven Room l Loch Raven Room ll Camden Room

Student Track:

Career Preparation- Resume writing and Interviewing Skills.

Donna Monius, RN, BSN, MS, NE-BC, CHCRClinical Manager and Nurse Recruiter

How Nurse Leaders Can Reduce Bias & Disparities in Care.

Nikki E. Akparewa, RN, MSN, BCCDiversity and Inclusion Coach

Ending Workplace Violence in Healthcare – What is Being Done at the National, State and Local Level, and How You Can Help.

Donna Zankowski, MPH, RN, FAAOHNMNA Legislative Affairs Member, MNA / MHA WPV Collaborative Team Co-Lead, ANA End Nurse Abuse Co-Chair, AAOHN Legislative Affairs Advisory Chairperson

Climate Change in Maryland: Opportunities for Nurse Leadership and Healthier Communities.

Katie Huffling, MS, RN, CNMCara Cook, MS, RN, AHN-BC Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments

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2:20 – 3:20 PM Concurrent Sessions V

Session 5A Session 5B Session 5C Session 5DChesapeake Ballroom Loch Raven Room l Camden Room Loch Raven Room ll

Student Track:

How to Keep A Healthy Lifestyle Upon Entering the Nursing Profession.

Holly Carpenter, BSN, RN Senior Policy Advisor, American Nurses Association

Spotlight Session on Mental Health:

1) Improving Linkage to Care for Patients with Substance Abuse Disorders by Implementing Outreach Encounters.

Wendy Cunningham, RN, BSN, CDNCLaurie Harris, RN, CDNCUniversity of Maryland Medical Center

2) Medication Assisted Treatment and Perceived Stigma Among Pregnant and Parenting Women with Opioid use Disorder.

Doris Titus-Glover, PhD, MSNUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore

3) Use of CBD to Decrease the Use of Opioids in Chronic Pain.

Marianne Fingerhood, DNP, ANP-BCJohns Hopkins University

Spotlight Session on Chronic Health:

1) The Effects of Sleep and Fatigue on Significant Postpartum Weight Retention and Implications for Lifelong Health.

Adriane Burgess, PhD, RNC-OB, CCE, CNEMarissa BennetTowson University

2) A Contemporary Approach to Pediatric Asthma Self-Management.

Nancy M. Smith, DNP, CRNP-BCSalisbury University

Diane Hitchens, MSM, CNML, RNDirector Women's & Children's Peninsula Regional Medical Center

3) Communication is the Key to Both Delivery and Adherence in the Care of Underserved Minority Pediatric Patients Diagnosed with Asthma.

Angela M. Durry, MSN, RN Elaina FinkelsteinSara WeissTowson University

Spotlight Session on Healthy Work Environment:

1) Providing TLC with TIC: Utilizing Trauma Informed Care to Effectively Deliver a Higher Standard of Tender Loving Care.

Bella Catalina Chant, MSN, RN, CRRNSamantha Roth, LMSWCenter for Injury Prevention and PolicyUniversity of Maryland Medical Center

2) Nursing Road Map: A Pathway for Staff Engagement.

Nimeet Kapoor BSN, RN, CCRNLisa Rowen DNSc, RN, CENP, FAANCatherine O’Malley DNP, RN, OCNTaghi Ryder MS, RN, SCRNUniversity of Maryland Medical Center

3) Retaining Nurse Residents with a Structured Float Pool Orientation.

Gina Shelley MS, BSN, RNJacob Russ, BSN, RNMedstar Franklin Square Medical Center

3:30 – 4:35 PM Closing Session: Chesapeake Ballroom

Introductory Remarks: Mary Kay DeMarco, PhD, RN, CNE President, Maryland Nurses Association

Keynote: Holly Carpenter, BSN, RNSenior Policy Advisor, American Nurses Association

4:45 – 5:45 PM Annual Business Meeting: Chesapeake Ballroom


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2019 POSTER PRESENTATIONS & AUTHORS

Secret Sauce Ingredients to Reduce Nurse Patient Handling Injuries (PHI) Khrys Davis, PT, DPT

An Interdisciplinary Approach to Standardize Care of the Pediatric Patient Awaiting Inpatient Psychiatric Placement Carolene (Carrie Lee) Gluth, BSN, RN, CPN

Translating Evidence into Practice: Increasing Compassion Satisfaction in Bedside Nurses Kelly Molloy, BSN, RN

Online Community Nutrition Education for Caregivers of Children in a Faith Based Organization Phase 1 Tammy Rakowski-Bowers, MS, RN, CPN

BERT: Is It Helping? Zelda Falck, MS, BSN, RN-BC

Seeing Treatment of Endometriosis in a New Light: Narrow Band Imaging Compared With White Light Imaging for the Improved Treatment of Endometriosis Kerry Nadolny, RN

Engaging Nurse Practitioner (NP) Students in Political Activism Beverly Lang, MScN, RN, ANP-BC, FAANP

Decreasing Emergency Room Readmission Rates through Patient Outreach Meghan D’Angelo, MSN, RN

Factors that Affect the Recruitment, Retention and Attrition of Nursing Faculty Nana Osei-Bonsu

A Collaborative Approach in Improving Patient Preparedness for Day of Surgery Regina Kozak, BSN, RN, CAPA

Optimal Nursing Career Development Demands Standardized Leadership Development Programs Across Different Work Environments Iman Jones, MSN, RN

Interprofessional Healthcare/ Workplace Incivility and Organizational Health Jennette Logan, DNP, RN

Implementation of Manual Proning in the Critical Care Unit Laura Carroll, RN, CCRN

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Implementation of a Nurse Preceptor Simulation to Foster Feedback Skills Toni N. Manuel-Murray, DNP, CENP, RN-BC, CMSRN

Improving Sepsis Care Through Communication and Innovation William Taylor BSN, RN, CEN

Pressure Injury Prevention in the Surgical ICU Susan Hammond, MS, MBA, RN, NE-BC

Are you really an advocate for your patient’s wishes? Tracy Barr, BSN, RN, CEN

Using SBAR to communicate with policymakers Carolyn Jurns DNP, MSN, RN

A Nurse-driven Initiative to Facilitate Patient Prescription Access: Streamlining the Prior Authorization Process Antoinette Coates

Compassion Fatigue Research by Nurse Type - Nurse Leaders Have the Most! Lynn Crouch, MSN, RNC-OB

Risk for Violence in a Crowded Waiting Room: A Need for Focused and Targeted Experience Annie Duremdes, BSN-RN

Impact of length of stay among homeless men in faith based addiction recovery on physical and mental health outcomes Mary Lashley, RN, PhD, PHNCS, BC, CNE

Implementing a Protocol to Address Risk for Burnout among Mental Health Professionals Kamala Via, CRNP-PMH

Cultivating Resilience Mary Sharon Curran, MS, RN

Innovative Strategies to Manage Violence in Patients with Mental Illness Amanda Davis, MSN, RN

Who’s Got Your Back? Increasing Ceiling Lift Use in Direct Patient Care Theresa Card, MS, BSN, RN, CCRN

The invaluable role of the Maryland Advanced Practice Clinical Nurse Specialist in today’s evolving world of healthcare Sharon Allen, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRC

Healthy Lifestyle Creates a Healthy Work Environment for RN's, Residents, Support Staff, Children and Parents in an Inpatient Pediatric Setting Rebecca Ramsey, MSN, RN; Jule Jarosinski, BSN, RN; Julee Lippy, BSN, RN

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Maximum contact hours a participant may receive for attending concurrent and spotlight sessions: 8 Contact Hours

TO OBTAIN EIGHT (8.0) CONTACT HOURS FOR CONCURRENT AND SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS Attendees must:

1. Provide a legible signature and valid email address when signing in at the registration desk on-site each day of the convention.

2. Attend the full day of the convention on Thursday and Friday. Partial credit will not be awarded if you do not attend for the full day.

3. Attend the educational sessions in its entirety.

Attendees will utilize the convention app to complete the concurrent and spotlight sessions and receive a transcript of continuing nursing education awarded by e-mail. Contact hours will only be awarded for concurrent and spotlight sessions that have been evaluated in the app. Maximum contact hours for attending POSTER SESSION: (1.0)TO OBTAIN ONE (1.0) CONTACT HOUR FOR THE POSTER SESSION

Attendees must:1. Provide a legible signature and valid email address at the beginning of one of the two poster

sessions 2. Spend a minimum of 60 minutes to review three posters3. Review three (3) posters and complete the evaluation on-site of the posters viewed.

Poster Session Review Instructions will be provided during the Poster Session.

Attendees will utilize the convention app to complete the poster evaluation and receive a transcript of continuing nursing education awarded by e-mail. Contact hours will only be awarded for posters that have been evaluated in the app.


CONVENTION CONTACT HOURS

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EXHIBITORSAkcea Therapeutics

American Public University SystemAnne Arundel Medical Center

Comm-Tronics Comprehensive Nursing Services, Inc.

Corizon HealthFlexwise Health

Frostburg State University Nursing ProgramGrand Canyon University

Hospice of The ChesapeakeJohns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Johns Hopkins School of NursingLaw Firm of J. W. Stafford

Lead Nursing Forward (Salisbury University)Maryland Board of Nursing

Maryland Department of Health - Office of Health Care QualityMaryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps.

Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Mass Mutual/Cummins & Associates Financial Group

Meritus HealthMessiah College Graduate Nursing Program

Notre Dame of Maryland UniversityNurse Support Program II (Maryland Higher Education Commission)Preceptor Education for Vulnerable Populations MHEC NSPII Project

Stevenson University OnlineThe George Washington University Hospital

The George Washington University School of NursingThe Gideons International

The Johns Hopkins HospitalToolkits for Nursing Leadership Development and Esfami (Salisbury University)

Trinity Washington UniversityUniversity of Maryland Medical System

University of Maryland School of NursingUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

Valley HealthWashington Adventist University


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Convention Sponsors/ContributorsFlorence Nightingale Level $2,501 - $5,000 Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc.

Isabel Hampton Robb Level $1,000 - $2,500 Flexwise

Mary Eliza Mahoney Level $500 - $999

Clara Barton Level $250 - $499 Nurse Support Program II (Maryland Higher Education Commission)

Suzie Walking Bear Yellow Tail Level $100 - $249 American Public

Lillian Wald Level $25 - $99

Linda Richards Level $1 - $24

Convention DonationsArthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. Convention Program

Flexwise Tote Bags

American Nurses Association Giveaways

Nursing Students have been sponsored by the Nurse Support Program (NSP II) grant funds through the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) to attend this conference at no cost.


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Thank You!Thank you to Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency for the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency Scholarship. Thank you to the Maryland General Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association for the scholarship awarded in their name.

Thank you to the prior years of financial support provided in dedication to the memory and outstanding work of nursing colleague and MNA member, The Ruth Hans Scholarship. Thank you to the Mercy Hospital Nursing Alumnae for the scholarship awarded in their name. Thank you to the Travis family for continuing to provided this very important scholarship in memory of the parents of long time MNA member and past president of MNA, past Secretary for ANA, Patricia Travis. Thank you all supporters of NFM’s fundraising efforts during the last several MNA Annual Conventions; The Nursing Foundation of Maryland Scholarship is back! Thank you to all donors that made possible the creation of the Shauna Parker Memorial Scholarship.

Thank you to Jonas Nguh, PhD, FACHE, NEA-BC, RN and family for establishing the Scholarship for Global Health.

Many Thanks to all participants that make purchases through the Amazon Smile Charitable program by assigning The Nursing Foundation of Maryland as your chosen charity!

With Sincere Appreciation, The Nursing Foundation of Maryland Board of Trustees.

NURSING FOUNDATION OF MARYLAND

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Annual Business Meeting AgendaFriday, November 15, 2019 – 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

OPENING OF THE MEETING Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Credentials Committee Report Standing Rules Approval of the Agenda

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS Past Presidents Maryland Board of Nursing Maryland Association of Nursing Students Maryland Organization of Nurse Executives

RECOGNITION OF DISTRICT PRESIDENTS

RECOGNITION OF AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

NIGHTINGALE TRIBUTE

INTRODUCTION OF COMMITTEE CHAIRS

INTRODUCTION OF CONVENTION COMMITTEE

INTRODUCTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REPORTS FROM: Maryland Board of Nursing, Maryland Organization of Nurse Executives, Nursing Foundation of Maryland, Maryland Association of Nursing Students, and MNA-PAC

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS/REPORT Mary Kay DeMarco, PhD, RN, CNE

MINUTES Barbara Biedrzycki, PhD, RN, MSN, CRNP, AOCNP (R)

TREASURER’S REPORT Mary Jean Schumann, DNP, MBA, RN, CPNP-PC, FAAN

COMMITTEE REPORTS

NEW BUSINESS

TELLER’S REPORT

INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS

ADJOURNMENT


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Business Meeting Standing RulesGENERAL PROCEDURE:

1. Members wishing the floor must rise, proceed to a microphone, receive recognition, and give name and district.

2. Non-members shall be seated in the non-member section and may not speak unless given permission.

3. These rules may be amended or suspended by a majority vote of the members present and voting.

4. No smoking or alcoholic beverages shall be allowed in the meeting hall.

DEBATE AND VOTING:

1. To be entitled to vote, a member must present his/her Credentials.

2. Unpublished motions and resolutions shall be referred, without debate, to the structural unit having jurisdiction over the subject matter for study and recommendation.

3. Any unpublished motion/resolution introduced by an individual member must be received by a majority at the convention for consideration. This is non-debatable.

4. Only the RESOLVES of a resolution shall be acted upon.

5. Announcements shall be written and signed by the person under whose authority they are issued and shall be sent to the Secretary.


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NOVEMBER 2018 BYLAWS

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TABLE OF CONTENTSArticles of Incorporation for the Maryland Nurses Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Article I Name, Mission, Purposes and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Section 1. Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Section 2. Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Section 3. Purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Section 4. Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Article II Relationships, Memberships, Constituents and Affiliations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Section 1. Relationship to American Nurses Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Section 2. MNA Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Section 3. Constituent Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Section 4. Organizational Affiliates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Article III Membership Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Section 1. Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Section 2. Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Section 3. Voting Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Section 4. Quorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Article IV Board of Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Section 1. Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Section 2. Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Section 3. Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Section 4. Duties of Officers and Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Section 5. Conflict of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Section 6. Terms of Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Section 7. Vacancies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Section 8. Executive Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Section 9. Meetings and Quorums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Article V Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Section 1. Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Section 2. Composition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Section 3. Committee on Bylaws and Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Section 4. Continuing Education Provider Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Section 5. Committee on Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Section 6. Legislative Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Section 7. Committee on Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Section 8. Committee of Tellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Section 9. Center of Ethics and Human Rights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Section 10. Continuing Education Approver Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Section 11. Convention Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Section 12. Environmental Health Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Section 13. Special Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Article VI Nominations, Elections and Removal of Elected Officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Section 1. Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Section 2. Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Section 3. Removal from Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Article VII Dues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Section 1. Amount of Dues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Section 2. Notification of Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Section 3. Vote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Section 4. Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Article VIII State Office and Chief Staff Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Section 1. State Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Section 2. Chief Staff Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Article IX MNA News Periodical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Article X Amendments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Section 1. Amendments with Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Section 2. Amendments without Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Article XI Parliamentary Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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ARTICLES OF AMENDMENTOF

MARYLAND NURSES ASSOCIATION, INCORPORTATEDChanging its name to

MARYLAND NURSES ASSOCIATION INCORPORATEDNovember 21, 1985

Maryland Nurses Association, Incorporated, a Maryland membership corporation having it’s principle office in the County of Baltimore, State of Maryland (herein called the “corporation”) certifies to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland that:

FIRST: the Charter of the Corporation is hereby amended by placing after the word “nurses” in the name of Maryland Nurses Association an apostrophe.

SECOND: the foregoing amendment was duly advised by the Board of Directors and approved by the members of the corporation.

We the undersigned Board Members who approved the resolution advising the foregoing amendment acknowledge in the name and on behalf of said Corporation, the foregoing amendments to the corporate act of said Corporation.

Lynada D. Johnson PRESIDENT Nov. 21, 1985 DATE

Jean O. Trotter SECRETARY Nov. 21, 1985 DATE

The undersigned, (President and Secretary) of the meeting of the members, certify to the best of their knowledge, information, and belief the matters in the fact set forth herein with respect to the approval thereof are in all material respect, under the penalties of perjury.

Robin R. Platts EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Nov. 22, 1985 DATE

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MARYLAND NURSES ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATEDArticles of Amendment and Restatement of Charter

Maryland Nurses Association, Incorporated, a Maryland membership corporation having its principal office in the City of Baltimore, State of Maryland (herein called "the corporation") certifies to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland that:

FIRST: the charter of the Corporation, as heretofore amended, is hereby amended and completely restate by striking out Articles 2 (as amended June 18 1937), 3, 4 and 5 of the Articles of Incorporation, and by inserting the following Articles I, II, III, IV and V in lieu of the Articles as stricken out, so that the Articles of Incorporation as amended and completely restated, shall read as follows:

THIS IS TO CERTIFY, that the subscribers Mary C. Packard, Mary B. Dixon and Nannie J. Lackland, of the City of Baltimore and State of Maryland, all of whom are citizens of said State, and all of whom are of full legal age, do hereby certify that we do, under and by virtue of the General Laws of this State authorizing the formation of corporations, hereby form a corporation under the name of

Maryland Nurses Association, IncorporatedI. The object and purposes of the corporation are as follows:To organize and operate a membership corporation of professional nurses in the State of Maryland to foster high standards of nursing practice, to promote the professional and educational advancement of nurses and to promote the welfare of nurses, to the end that all people may have better nursing care, and for the betterment of the conditions of those engaged in nursing and the development of a higher degree of efficiency in their occupations. These purposes shall be unrestricted by any consideration of national origin, race, creed, color or sex. The corporation shall not be organized for profit and no part of its net earnings shall inure to the benefit of any member, shareholder, or individual. Within said general purposes, and limited thereto, the corporation shall have the following powers:

a) To promote through appropriate means, standards of nursing practice, nursing education and nursing services.

b) To insure adherence by nurses to a code of professional ethics.c) To promote legislation beneficial to the nursing profession and its service to the public, and

to speak for nurses in regard to legislative matters.d) To survey continually the nursing resources of the State.e) To promote and protect the economic and general welfare of nurses.f) On behalf of nurses who are employees, to deal with employers, public and private,

concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours and other terms or conditions of employment, and to negotiate and enter into collective bargaining agreements concerning said matters.

g) To provide professional counseling and placement services for nurses.h) To provide for the continuing professional development of practitioners of nursing.i) To develop and promote a program of intergroup relations.j) To coordinate those programs which are of common concern to the Maryland Nurses

Association and other organizations.

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k) To provide in its by-laws for representation in the American Nurses Association or other national or regional organizations.

l) To promote relationships with student Nurses organizations.m) To recruit students for nursing.n) To establish standards for nurses professional registries and review and approve registries

which meet state standards.o) To represent nurses and serve as their state spokesman with allied professional, community,

and governmental groups and with the public.p) To provide in its Bylaws qualifications and classifications of members and associates and for

the qualifications and territory of constituent district associations with the State of Maryland.q) To affiliate with the American Nurses Association, or other professional organizations of

nurses and, in carrying out the foregoing powers, to adopt the applicable standards and procedures required or recommended by such organizations.

r) To acquire by gift, devise, bequest, purchase, lease or in any other manner any real and personal property and to sell, convey, assign, rent, lease, mortgage, pledge, or otherwise encumber to deal with such property.

s) To borrow money for any lawful purposes of the corporation and to make, accept, and endorse promissory notes or other obligations or evidences of indebtedness and contracts of any nature.

t) To do any and all things necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation or incidental thereto.

The foregoing enumeration of powers is in furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred upon the corporation by law and is not intended by the mention of any power in any manner to limit or restrict the generality of any other powers.

II. The Post Office address and principal office of the corporation is 2315 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21218. The resident agent of the corporation is M. Ruth Moubray, R. N. at said address. Said resident agent is a citizen of the State of Maryland and resides therein.

III. The corporation is not authorized to issue any capital stock.

IV. The Corporation shall be governed by a Board of Directors. The Bylaws shall determine the number (not less than three), qualifications and manner of electing directors; the number which shall constitute a quorum at meetings of the members and of the Board of Directors; qualifications and manner of electing officers; and any other matters pertaining to the organization and affairs of the corporation, not inconsistent with these Articles. The Bylaws may be amended from time to time at any regular or special meeting of the members.

V. The corporation shall have the right from time to time to make amendments to its charter as may be now or hereafter authorized by law.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 16th day of January, in the year nineteen hundred and nine.

TEST: Mary C. Packard (SEAL) Mary B. Dixon (SEAL) Nannie J. Lackland (SEAL)

STATE OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE CITY, to wit:I hereby certify that on this 16th day of January, in the year nineteen hundred and nine, before me the subscriber, a Notary Public of the State of Maryland, in and for the City of Baltimore, personally appeared Mary C. Packard, Mary B. Dixon and Nannie J. Lackland, and did severally acknowledge the foregoing certificate to be their act and deed.

WITNESS my hand and notarial seal. Francis E. Pegram Notary Public

I, Henry Stockbridge, one of the Judges of the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City, do hereby certify that the foregoing certificate has been submitted to me for examination; and I do further certify that the said certificate is executed in conformity with the law. Henry Stockbridge

SECOND: The Board of Directors of the Corporation at a meeting duly convened and held on July 25 1967 adopted a resolution in which was set forth the foregoing Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the charter declaring that the same were advisable and directing that they be submitted for action thereon at the annual meeting of the members of the corporation to be held on October 26 1967.

THIRD: Notice setting forth said Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Charter, and stating that a purpose of the meeting of the members would be to take action thereon, was given as required by law to all members entitled to vote thereon.

FOURTH: The Articles of Amendment and Restatement as hereinabove set forth were approved by the members of the Corporation at said meeting by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the Corporation entitled to vote thereon.

FIFTH: Said Articles of Amendment and Restatement have been duly advised by the Board of Directors and approved by the members of the Corporation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Maryland Nurses Association, Incorporated has caused these presents to be signed in its name and on its behalf by its President and its Corporate Seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by its Secretary on November 7 1967.

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MARYLAND NURSES ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATEDBy Geneviene M. Jordan

PresidentATTESTED:

Irene Riley Secretary

STATE OF MARYLAND SS:CITY OF BALTIMORE

I HEREBY CERTIFY that on the 7th day of November , 1967, before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public of the State of Maryland, in and for the City of Baltimore aforesaid, personally appeared Geneviene M. Jordan President of Maryland Nurses Association, Incorporated, and on behalf of said Corporation, acknowledged the foregoing Articles of Amendment and Restatement to be the corporate act of said Corporation; and at the same time, personally appeared Irene Riley and made oath in due form of law that she was Secretary of the meeting of the members of said Corporation at which the Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Charter of the Corporation therein set forth was approved and that the matters and facts set forth in said Articles of Amendment and Restatement are true, to the best of her knowledge, information and behalf.

WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal the day and year last above written. Deauva Zimmerman Notary Public

Original Articles of Incorporation for the Maryland Nurses Association: June 16, 1909. Amended on: June 18, 1937; October 21, 1959; November 17, 1967; November 25, 1985.

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MARYLAND NURSES ASSOCIATIONNOVEMBER 2018 BYLAWS

ARTICLE I

NAME, MISSION, PURPOSES, AND FUNCTIONS

Section 1. NameThe name of this Association shall be the Maryland Nurses Association, Inc., hereinafter referred to as MNA.

Section 2. MissionThe Maryland Nurses Association, the voice for nursing, advocates for policies supporting the highest quality of healthcare, safe environments, and excellence in nursing.

Section 3. PurposesThe purposes of the MNA shall be:a. To foster and maintain high standards of nursing and patient care; promote the professional and

educational advancement of nurses; and promote the general welfare of nurses.b. Unrestricted by consideration of age, color, creed, disability, health status, gender, lifestyle,

nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Section 4. FunctionsThe functions of MNA shall be to:a. Promote through appropriate means the standards of nursing practice, nursing education and

nursing profession as established by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and MNA.b. Adherence to the Code of Ethics for Nurses established by ANA.c. Initiate and influence legislation, regulations, government programs and health policy.d. Promote and provide for the continuing professional development of nurses.e. Represent nurses and serve as their spokesperson with professional and community groups and

the general public.f. Provide for representation in the ANA Membership Assembly (MA).g. Promote and support relationships with the Maryland Association of Nursing Students (MANS).h. Provide opportunities for nurse specialty organizations and their members to collectively pursue

common goals via MNA.i. Stimulate, promote and recognize nursing research as it contributes to the advancement of the

profession.j. Provide services to members.k. Maintain communication with constituent members through official publications.l. Act as a consumer advocate to protect and promote the advancement of human rights related to

health care and nursing.m. Ensure the collection and preservation of documents and other materials which have contributed

and continue to contribute to the historical and cultural development of nurses.

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ARTICLE II

RELATIONSHIPS, MEMBERSHIPS, CONSTITUENTS, AND AFFILIATIONS

Section 1. Relationship to American Nurses Association (ANA)a. ANA Membership

1) MNA meets the ANA qualification criteria, and MNA is a Constituent State Nurses Association (C/SNA) of the ANA.

2) MNA shall be bound by the obligation to pay dues to the ANA pursuant to ANA Bylaws and Membership Assembly policies until such time as two-thirds (2/3) of the of the entire joint MNA & ANA Membership votes to disaffiliate from ANA.

b. ANA Representation1) Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly

a) MNA is entitled to at least two (2) representatives to any meeting of the ANA Membership Assembly, the governing and official voting body of ANA. Additional representatives will be allocated by ANA annually based on the ANA apportionment policy

b) MNA’s representatives and alternates shall be duly elected by secret ballot by only joint MNA & ANA members who shall serve for two-year terms or until their successors are elected.

c) MNA’s representatives to the Membership Assembly must be joint members of ANA and MNA in good standing.

d) MNA’s Chief Staff Officer (CSO)/Executive Director shall have a courtesy seat with voice but no vote.

2) Voting at the ANA Membership AssemblyMNA is entitled to the number of votes assigned based on ANA’s apportionment policy.

3) Representatives to the ANA Leadership Councila) MNA is entitled to two representatives who shall be the MNA president and chief staff

officer or their designees.b) MNA shall be allowed one vote to be cast by the president or the president’s designee

Section 2. MNA Members (Joint MNA & ANA Members and MNA Only Members)a. Composition

1) The MNA shall be composed of all registered nurses who meet the qualifications stated in these Bylaws.

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

b. QualificationsA person is qualified for membership in MNA if that person:1) Has been granted a license to practice as a registered 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 or territory, or is otherwise entitled by law to practice.

2) Has membership that is not under suspension or revocation for violation of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses or the MNA Bylaws.

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3) Must work or reside in Maryland and desires to join at the State Only level of MNA membership as long as State Only membership is sanctioned by a written agreement between MNA and ANA.

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

5) Is a nurse in recovery who has surrendered his/her license to practice.c. Attaining Membership

A person qualified for membership in MNA may join by:1) Completing and filing membership application forms, and2) Submitting appropriate dues payment as provided in these Bylaws and MNA policy.

d. Transfer1) A member in good standing who moves out of this state may apply for transfer of

membership to another Constituent/State Nurses Association (C/SNA), hereinafter referred to as C/SNA.

2) An individual member of another C/SNA who has paid full membership dues may transfer to MNA without further payment or refund of dues for the remainder of the membership year.

3) MNA is not required to refund to the member or the receiving C/SNA dues already paid.

4) MNA may participate in any special membership categories as defined by the ANA.e. Rights of Joint MNA & ANA Membership

Each joint MNA & ANA member shall be entitled to:1) A membership card.2) Receive the official publications of the MNA and ANA.3) Attend meetings of MNA and ANA, to include the ANA Membership Assembly, and to

participate and vote in other unrestricted activities of MNA and ANA.4) Submit proposals for consideration by MNA and ANA.5) Submit names of nominees for both elective and appointive positions in MNA and ANA in

accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws.6) Participate/vote in MNA elections including the election of MNA representatives and

alternates to the ANA Membership Assembly in accordance with ANA Bylaws.7) Be a candidate for MNA and ANA elective and appointive positions.8) Participate/vote in all state elections of MNA and the elections of the District Nurses

Association (DNA) to which they belong.9) Shall continue to have all rights of membership in ANA as provided by the ANA Bylaws until

such time as two-thirds (2/3) of the entire joint MNA & ANA membership vote to disaffiliate from the ANA. The vote may occur by mail or electronic ballot with appropriate notice and procedures to protect the integrity and validity of the vote.

10) A right to due process and a fair hearing before any disciplinary action is taken by MNA and the right to appeal as provided for in the MNA Bylaws and policies.

11) Other rights as provided under parliamentary authority and statutory law.12) Attend the Quadrennial Congress of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and other

unrestricted meetings of the ICN.

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f. Rights of MNA Only MembersEach MNA Only member shall be entitled to:1) A membership card. 2) Receive the official publications of the MNA. 3) Attend meetings of MNA and to participate and vote in other unrestricted activities of MNA.4) Submit proposals for consideration by MNA.5) Submit names of nominees for elective positions in the DNA to which they belong, except

for the DNA Committee on Nominations (CON) in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws.

6) Submit names of nominees for appointive positions in MNA, except for the MNA Committee on Bylaws and Policies (COB&P) and the MNA Committee of Tellers (COT) in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws.

7) Be a candidate for MNA appointive positions except for the MNA COB&P, the MNA COT, and the DNA position which represents the DNA as a Director on the MNA BOD.

8) Participate/vote in all state elections of MNA except the election of the MNA representatives and alternates to the ANA Membership Assembly.

9) A right to due process and a fair hearing before any disciplinary action is taken by MNA and the right to appeal per these Bylaws.

10) Other rights as provided under parliamentary authority and statutory law.11) MNA Only members are not eligible for ANA benefits of national membership such as

representation at the ANA Membership Assembly, ANA publications, and ANA elected and appointed positions.

12) MNA Only members are not eligible to be a candidate for MNA elected positions.

2018 PROVISO: MNA Only membership is no longer offered as a category of MNA Membership with the adoption of the October 2016 MNA Bylaws by the MNA Membership. Effective immediately as of October 13, 2016, the only category of membership offered is the joint MNA & ANA membership. Current MNA Only members will retain the rights addressed in these MNA Bylaws for that membership category until such time as they cease to be MNA Only members, transition to a joint MNA & ANA member, or ANA no longer allows the category of C/SNA Only membership. The MNA Bylaws language that addresses the rights of MNA Only members will be retained until such time as there are no longer any MNA Only members or ANA no longer allows this category of membership.

g. Obligations of MembershipMembers shall be obligated to:1) Abide by the Bylaws of MNA; abide by ANA Bylaws if a joint MNA and ANA member.2) Abide by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.3) The timely payment of dues as prescribed in these Bylaws and MNA policy.4) Fulfillment of an office or committee position if elected or appointed.

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h. Disciplinary Action1) MNA members shall be subject to reprimand, censure, suspension or expulsion by the MNA

for violation of:a) The ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.b) MNA Bylaws.c) Constituent Association Bylaws (District Nurses Association).

2) Disciplinary action shall be conducted in accordance with MNA policies and procedures and pursuant to common parliamentary and statutory law to include the right to due process.

3) Complaints concerning alleged violations of the purpose and rules as stated in these Bylaws shall be heard by a panel of at least three members appointed by the MNA BOD to hear the charge. The procedure for handling alleged violations shall be as outlined in the “Procedures of the Maryland Nurses Association for the Handling of Alleged Member Violations of the Bylaws, Purpose and Rules of the Maryland Nurses Association.” The COB&P and/or the Parliamentarian may be consulted in regards to interpretation of the Bylaws.

4) No such action shall be taken against a member until the member shall have been served with specific written charges, given a reasonable time to prepare defense, and a full and fair hearing.

5) The procedure for handling alleged violations of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and MNA Bylaws shall include provision for right of appeal and reinstatement.

6) Any disciplinary action taken by another C/SNA against one of its members shall be given full recognition and enforcement, provided such action was taken in accordance with the C/SNAs Bylaws and disciplinary procedure.

Section 3. Constituent Association - (District Nurses Association)a. Name

Constituent Associations of MNA shall be termed District Nurses Association hereinafter referred to as DNA.

b. Constituent MembershipA DNA which hereafter is organized may become a constituent of MNA upon approval of its Bylaws and other such criteria as determined by the MNA BOD.

c. DNA BoundariesBoundaries of constituent associations shall be defined and recorded by the MNA BOD. Boundaries of DNA's may be changed by the MNA BOD provided such change has been approved by the DNA concerned.

d. DNA ResponsibilitiesEach DNA shall:1) Adopt and maintain Bylaws which:

a) Conform to the purposes as specified in MNA Bylaws, Article I.b) Conform to membership provisions as in these Bylaws.c) Elect one joint MNA & ANA member to the MNA Committee on Nominations by secret

ballot.d) Elect or appoint one joint MNA & ANA member to represent the DNA on the MNA BOD as

a Director.e) Allow for mail ballots.

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2) Adopt and maintain such Bylaws that do not conflict with the Bylaws of MNA or with the published policies and procedures of the MNA BOD.

3) Provide reports to MNA annually for the MNA Convention Booklet, for each MNA BOD meeting, and as required.

e. StandingA DNA shall be in good standing upon compliance with DNA responsibilities (Section 3.d of this Article).

f. Constituent Association Disqualification1) A DNA that fails to comply with requirements stated in these Bylaws or for other cause

deemed sufficient may be disqualified as a constituent association of MNA upon a two-thirds vote of the MNA BOD, provided due notice has been given.a) The DNA and its members must be notified at least three months before the vote is taken.b) The DNA shall have the opportunity for a hearing with the MNA BOD after said three-

month period.2) A DNA that has been disqualified may be reinstated by a two-third (2/3) vote of the MNA

BOD.

Section 4. Organizational Affiliates (OAs)a. Definition

An OA of MNA is an organization:1) Whose governing body and membership are composed of a majority of registered nurses.2) That meets other criteria for Affiliate status as may be established by the MNA BOD.3) That has entered into an OA Agreement with MNA and has paid its membership dues.4) That maintains a mission, purpose, and functions which are consistent/harmonious with the

mission, purpose, and functions of MNA; and5) That has been granted OA status by the MNA BOD.

b. Rights and ResponsibilitiesOAs shall:1) Supply MNA with a copy of their current Bylaws and list of officers.2) Be eligible to co-sponsor MNA events.3) Be afforded the opportunity to introduce items on the MNA BOD agenda through

presentations made by the Affiliate President or designee to the MNA President.4) Be eligible to enter into contractual agreements with MNA for the provision of service, based

upon a negotiated fee structure and contingent upon the availability of MNA staff and other resources to deliver such services. All such agreements shall be signed by the OA President and the CSO or President of MNA.

c. Limitations on Rights for Members of OAs:Individual members of OAs who are not members of MNA Only or joint MNA & ANA members shall not be eligible for MNA and/or ANA benefits.

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ARTICLE III

MEMBERSHIP MEETINGSection 1. DefinitionThe Membership Meeting is the governing and voting body of the Maryland Nurses Association.

Section 2. Meetingsa. An annual membership meeting shall be held at such time and place as determined by the Board

of Directors. The call to the meeting shall be sent to each member at least thirty (30) days prior to the opening day of the annual membership meeting.

b. Special meetings shall be called by the President upon the written request of a majority of the District Nurses Association (DNA). The call to a special meeting shall be sent to each member at least thirty (30) days prior for an in-person meeting and fifteen (15) days prior to an electronic meeting.

Section 3. Voting BodyThe voting body at meetings of MNA shall consist of persons in attendance who have been members for at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting.

Section 4. Quoruma. A majority of the Officers of the MNA BOD, one of whom shall be the President or Vice-

President, and members from a majority of the active DNAs shall constitute a quorum at any membership or special meeting of this Association.

b. A record of the number of MNA members in attendance and what percentage of the membership that number reflects will be documented in the minutes of MNA membership meetings(s).

ARTICLE IV

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 1. Authoritya. The MNA BOD, a corporate body composed of elected members, serves as the agent for the

membership.b. Members of the MNA BOD are elected by the MNA members and are accountable and report to

the membership.

Section 2. CompositionThe MNA BOD shall consist of elected officers and directors each of whom shall be a joint MNA & ANA member.a. Officers

There shall be up to six (6) officers: president, president-elect or immediate past president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and treasurer-elect.

b. DirectorsThere shall be one director elected or appointed from and by each active DNA in accordance with the DNA Bylaws. The director must be a joint MNA & ANA member.

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Section 3. Responsibilitiesa. Exercise the corporate responsibility and fiduciary duties of the Association consistent with

applicable provision of law.b. Provide for implementation of action and directives of the membership within prescribed

statutory responsibilities.c. Establish policies and provide for the transaction of business and coordination of Association

activities in the interim between annual membership meetings.d. Provide for the adoption of financial policies, analysis of the MNA financial policies at least

biennially, for the adoption of the budget for the Association annually, and for an annual financial examination of MNA books and financial affairs. Audits shall be performed at whatever interval federal law, state law, or bank covenants may require. In the absence of such requirements, the MNA BOD shall determine which financial procedures to use annually to obtain an independent assessment of the financial well-being of the Association, based on the fiscal results of the Association or any changes in MNA staffing and/or volunteer arrangements as they relate to the fiscal management of the MNA. A statement of the current and complete financial status of the MNA will be provided to the membership annually.

e. Provide for the operation and maintenance of the state headquarters.f. Hire, define duties, fix compensation, and give performance evaluations at least annually for the

Chief Staff Officer. Approve personnel policies and compensation for a headquarters staff to be administered by the Chief Staff Officer.

g. Establish such fees as may be required for specified activities in excess of those provided for in these Bylaws.

h. Establish committees as necessary to implement its functions.i. Make appointments and fill vacancies as necessary and as provided for in these Bylaws.j. Provide nominees for membership on governmental agencies as provided in federal and state

laws.k. Grant exception to the provisions of these Bylaws for membership projects designated to test

new or different structural arrangements as deemed appropriate by ANA BOD.l. Formulate the legislative platform and goals for this Association.m. Assume such duties as may be prescribed elsewhere in these Bylaws and by the membership.n. Approve all contractual agreements, employment and otherwise, engaged in the name of the

Association.o. Approve all grants submitted in the name of the Association or grants with inclusions that impact

the Association.

Section 4. Duties of Officers and DirectorsOfficers shall perform duties as specified in these Bylaws, designated by the Board of Directors, and as prescribed in the parliamentary authority.a. The president shall:

1) Serve as chairperson of the MNA BOD and the Executive Committee.2) Be the principle representative of the association and serve as its spokesperson on policy

and position established by the MNA BOD.3) Preside at all meetings of the Association.4) Serve as ex-officio member of all committees except the Committee on Nominations.

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5) Delegate appropriate duties to the Chief Staff Officer.6) Annually appoint committee chairpersons with the approval of the MNA BOD.7) Represent MNA at the ANA Leadership Council.

b. The president-elect and/or immediate past president shall serve as a member of the Legislative Committee.

c. The vice-president shall:1) Assume all duties of the president in the absence of the president.2) Serve as liaison of the MNA BOD to designated committees.

d. The secretary shall:1) Record the proceedings of all MNA BOD, Executive Committee, annual membership, and

special meetings to include the number of MNA members present at membership meetings and what percentage of the membership that number currently reflects.

2) Provide each member of the MNA BOD and Executive Committee with a copy of the minutes.

e. The treasurer shall: 1) Be accountable for the fiscal affairs of the Association.2) Provide reports and interpretation of the Association’s fiscal condition as required.3) Serve as chairperson of the Committee on Finance.

f. The treasurer-elect shall:1) Be responsible for all the duties and responsibilities of the Treasurer in the event of the

treasurer’s absence or incapacity.2) Serve and perform other duties as directed by the Treasurer.

g. Each Director shall:1) In conjunction with their DNA President provide written DNA Reports for the MNA BOD

meetings.2) Provide feedback to the DNA BOD and members from MNA BOD and other meetings.

Section 5. Conflict of InterestNo MNA officer or director shall vote, act, or participate in any fashion in any decision or other MNA business if the officer or director has an actual or potential conflict of interest by virtue of the officer’s or director’s employment or other professional or financial interest which would impair that officer’s or director’s ability to meet the fiduciary obligations to the MNA membership or DNA membership. In each instance of actual or potential conflict of interest, the MNA officer or director shall immediately notify the President or highest elected officer, not having a conflict or potential conflict of same, and thereafter totally remove him/herself from all further participation and contact with the particular subject matter causing the actual or potential conflict of interest.

Section 6. Terms of Officea. The president-elect shall serve for a term of one year; followed by a term of two years as

president. He/she shall not be eligible for re-election until one full year after serving as president.b. The immediate past president shall serve for one year following his/her term as president.c. The treasurer-elect shall serve for a term of one year, followed by a term of two years as

treasurer.d. All other officers shall serve for a term of two years, or until their successor is elected and shall

not be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms in the same office. An officer who has served more than half a term shall be considered to have served a full term.

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e. The president-elect and secretary shall be elected in even-numbered years. The vice-president and treasurer-elect shall be elected in odd-numbered years.

f. Directors shall be elected or appointed biennially to serve for two years or until their successors are elected or appointed.

g. No director shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms.h. No member may serve more than eight (8) consecutive years on the MNA BOD with the

exception of a President serving the ninth year as that of the Immediate Past President.i. Newly elected officers shall assume their duties at the next MNA BOD meeting following the

close of the annual membership meeting at which their election is announced.

Section 7. Vacanciesa. In the event of a vacancy occurring in the office of president or president-elect, the vice-

president shall succeed to the vacant office for the remainder of the term.b. All other vacancies shall be filled by MNA BOD appointment in accordance with the MNA BOD

policy.c. Absence from three (3) consecutive meetings shall constitute a vacancy on the MNA BOD.d. MNA BOD members will be notified in writing by the MNA President of their removal from the

MNA BOD due to consecutive vacancies.

Section 8. Executive Committeea. The officers of the MNA, president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and/or treasurer elect,

immediate past president or president-elect, shall constitute the Executive Committee.b. The MNA BOD may authorize the Executive Committee to perform such duties as the MNA BOD

deems expedient between meetings of the MNA BOD.c. The Executive Committee shall meet at the call of the President or upon the written request of

three of its members. It shall make a complete report at each meeting of the MNA BOD.d. The Executive Committee shall prepare an annual job performance evaluation for the CSO/

Executive Director with input from the MNA BOD and other key MNA members, like Committee Chairs.

Section 9. Meetings and Quoruma. Quarterly meetings at a minimum shall be held at such times and places as determined by BOD.b. Special meetings may be called by the president with twenty-four (24) hours notice to each

member by mail or other media, or shall be called by the president in like manner upon written request of five or more members of the BOD. Special meetings shall be held at such time and place as specified in the call of the meeting.

c. Business that requires immediate action by the Board may be conducted by telecommunication.d. Members of the MNA BOD or Committees may participate in meetings through the means of a

conference call according to MNA Policy.e. A majority of the MNA BOD, one of whom shall be the president or a vice-president, shall

constitute a quorum at any meeting of the MNA BOD.f. In the absence of a quorum, emergency action may be taken and is subject to ratification at the

next scheduled meeting of the MNA BOD.

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ARTICLE V

COMMITTEES

Section 1. Definitiona. The standing committees of MNA shall be the Committee on Bylaws and Policies, the Center

for Ethics and Human Rights, the Continuing Education Approver Committee, the Continuing Education Provider Unit, the Finance Committee, the Legislative Committee, the Committee on Nominations, the Convention Committee, the Committee on Environmental Health, and the Committee on Tellers.

b. Standing committees assume the duties specified in these Bylaws and report their findings and recommendations to the BOD.

c. The MNA Board of Directors has the authority to eliminate any standing committee except the Committee on Bylaws and Policies, the Committee on Finance, the Legislative Committee, the Committee on Nominations, the Committee on Tellers, the Continuing Education Approver Committee, and the Continuing Education Provider Unit.

Section 2. Compositiona. A committee shall consist of no fewer than three members and a majority of any committee shall

constitute a quorum.b. Committee chairpersons, except for the Committee on Nominations, shall be appointed by the

President with MNA BOD approval annually no later than forty-five (45) days after the close of the annual membership meeting.

c. Committees shall consist of those members willing to serve.d. Absence from three consecutive meetings of a committee shall constitute a vacancy. Committee

members will be notified in writing of their removal from office. The vacancy will be filled as provided for in these Bylaws.

e. Committee members shall serve a term of at least two years.

Section 3. The Committee on Bylaws and Policies (COB&P)The Committee on Bylaws and Policies shall:a. Review the Bylaws of all DNAs, which apply for recognition as constituent associations of MNA

and report the findings to the MNA BOD whose decision shall be final, as well as anytime a DNA amends their Bylaws

b. Solicit and study suggestions for proposed amendments to the MNA and ANA Bylaws. The committee shall prepare amendments which shall then be submitted to the membership after being reviewed by ANA’s Committee on Bylaws to ensure MNA Bylaws and proposed amendments are harmonious with ANA Bylaws prior to being voted on by the MNA membership. Make non-substantive edits to the MNA Bylaws when authorized to do so by the MNA BOD. MNA Bylaws shall be amended within two years of any year that the ANA Membership Assembly amends the ANA Bylaws.

c. Serve to interpret the Bylaws when adherence to the Bylaws is questioned as a result of development and implementation of policies or procedure.

d. Review existing MNA policies at least every three years.e. Develop and revise policies as directed by the MNA BOD.

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f. Review and submit to the ANA COB the MNA Bylaws every three years in accordance with the ANA COB Triennial C/SNA Review Schedule.

g. Review the Bylaws of the MNA OA at the time of becoming an MNA OA and anytime their Bylaws change to assure compatibility with the purposes, mission, and functions of MNA.

h. Review proposed amendments to the ANA Bylaws and submit comments to the MNA BOD for consideration prior to submitting MNA comments to ANA.

i. Abide by the MNA COB&P Standing Rules.

Section 4. Continuing Education Provider Unit (CEPU)Appointments to this committee will be named as stipulated by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Committee on Accreditation (COA) requirements. The CEPU shall:a. Establish a communication mechanism that facilitates collaboration with the MNA Practice and

Education Committee to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate continuing education programs.b. Collaborate with DNA Nurse Planners to support continuing educational programs that are

compliant with the criteria established by ANCC COA.c. Abide by the MNA CEPU Standing Rules.

Section 5. The Committee on Finance (COF)The COF shall:a. Oversee the finances of the Association.b. Review and approve the annual budget as prepared by the CSO/Executive Director and

recommend the budget for approval by the MNA BOD.c. Evaluate fiscal impact of the proposed programs and projects.d. Recommend and monitor financial policies.e. Include the MNA Treasurer, as Chair, the treasurers of each DNA, the Treasurer-elect of MNA,

and two members-at-large who will serve an alternating term of two years.f. Abide by the MNA COF Standing Rules.

Section 6. Legislative CommitteeThe Legislative Committee shall:a. Recommend health care legislation for the state of Maryland.b. Monitor health care legislation in the state.c. Prepare and submit legislative platform for MNA BOD approval. Serve as advocates for the MNA

legislative platform.d. Prepare and submit an evaluation of MNA lobbyist to the MNA BOD.e. Abide by the MNA Legislative Committee Standing Rules.

Section 7. Committee on Nominations (CON)The CON shall:a. Seek qualified candidates for MNA offices and the MNA representatives to the ANA Membership

Assembly.b. Submit two separate ballots to the MNA BOD. One ballot for the MNA Officers and a separate

ballot for the MNA Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly.

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c. Implement policies and procedures for nominations and elections as established by the MNA BOD or as provided for in these Bylaws.

d. Abide by the Standing Rules for the CON.

Section 8. Committee of Tellers (COT)The COT shall:a. Receive the ballots returned from the MNA voting membership.b. Establish validity of the ballots based on eligibility to vote and postmark on the envelopes.c. Count the ballots and determine who has been elected to MNA offices and the MNA

Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly.d. Establish the alternate ranking for the MNA Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly.e. Abide by the MNA COT Standing Rules.

Section 9. The Center for Ethics and Human RightsThe Center for Ethics and Human Rights shall:a. Foster high standards of nursing practice. b. Work for the improvement of health for all people.c. Serve as a resource for all registered nurses in ethical decision-making in advocating for health

care. d. Abide by the Center for Ethics and Human Rights Standing Rules.

Section 10. Continuing Education Approver Committee (CEAC)The Continuing Education Approver committee shall: a. Review continuing education provider applications to ensure that applicants meet Credentialing

Center ANCC COA requirements. b. Appointments of this committee will be named as stipulated by ANCC COA requirements.c. Abide by the MNA CEAC Standing Rules.

Section 11. Convention CommitteeThe Convention Committee shall:a. Identify the theme for the annual MNA Convention and submit the theme to the MNA BOD for

approval.b. Evaluate and make recommendations to the MNA BOD for the convention site and registration

fees.c. Plan the educational and membership events of the annual convention.d. Evaluate each convention within ninety (90) days and submit an evaluation report to the MNA

BOD.e. Abide by the MNA Convention Committee Standing Rules.

Section 12. Committee on Environmental Health The Committee on Environmental Health shall:a. Serve as a resource to the Legislative Committee on matters related to environmental health.b. Review matters of interest on state and national levels regarding the environment as it relates to

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c. Advocate for health initiatives related to the environment that have been approved by the MNA BOD.

d. Abide by the MNA Committee on Environmental Health Standing Rules.

Section 13. Special Committees a. Special Committees shall be appointed by the MNA BOD as the membership or the MNA BOD

deems necessary.b. Abide by the MNA Special Committees Standing Rules.

ARTICLE VI

NOMINATIONS, ELECTIONS, AND REMOVAL OF ELECTED OFFICIALS

Section 1. Committee on Nominations (CON)a. A CON shall be elected for a term of two (2) years. The members from odd numbered districts

shall be elected in odd numbered years and the members from the even numbered districts to be elected in the even numbered years.

b. Each DNA will elect its own member to the CON. Only joint MNA & ANA members are eligible to be elected to the MNA CON. The chairperson of the CON shall be elected by the Committee at the first meeting of the CON after the conclusion of the annual membership meeting.

c. The CON shall request names of candidates for elective officers of MNA from each active DNA. Candidates for MNA Officers and Directors must be joint MNA & ANA members.

d. The CON shall request names of candidates from each DNA for the MNA Member-At-Large Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly in the odd numbered years. Candidates for the MNA Member-At-Large Representative must be Joint MNA & ANA Members.

e. The CON shall ask each of the MNA Officers if they wish to be a candidate for the MNA Officer Representative to the ANA Membership Assembly in the even numbered years.

f. Members shall be eligible to serve as only one elected officer in MNA at any one time.g. Officers of MNA shall not concurrently serve as an officer of a DNA.h. The CON shall submit ballots to the MNA BOD at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual

membership meeting.i. MNA and DNA officers may concurrently serve as MNA representatives and alternates to the

Membership Assembly if duly elected to that position in accordance with MNA Bylaws and policies.

j. Abide by the MNA CON Standing Rules.

Section 2. Electionsa. The vote for elections shall be by mailed and/or electronic ballot; at the discretion of the state,

the election may be secret. b. The ballot for elections of the MNA Officers will be sent to joint MNA & ANA members and MNA

Only members. c. The ballot for elections of MNAs representatives and alternates to the Membership Assembly

will be sent only to joint MNA & ANA members, and the vote must be secret, whether mailed or electronic, until such time as the requirement for secret elections is amended in the ANA Bylaws.

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d. A DNA may submit ballots to be sent with the MNA ballot. The DNA ballot shall be submitted at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual membership meeting of the MNA.

e. MNA shall send the MNA ballot to all members at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual membership meeting of MNA.

f. The ballot shall provide provision for write-in votes for each office or position for the MNA BOD and for the MNA Representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly.

g. When the ballot is mailed, a two envelope system shall be utilized for return of mailed ballots when secrecy of the vote is desired for MNA only members voting only for MNA Officers.

h. When the ballot is mailed, a three envelope system shall be utilized for return of mailed ballots to insure legality and secrecy of the vote for joint MNA & ANA members voting for both the MNA Officers and the MNA Representatives and Alternates to the ANA Membership Assembly.

i. Ballots shall be valid only if postmarked and/or received at least thirty (30) days prior to the annual membership meeting and have the member’s name in the upper left-hand corner of the larger, white, pre-addressed envelope being mailed back to the MNA state office.

j. All mailed ballots shall be returned to the MNA state office and delivered unopened to the Chairperson of the COT.

k. The COT and its Chairperson shall be appointed by the President; they must be joint MNA & ANA members.

l. The COT shall be solely responsible for counting the votes and deciding questions, which may arise regarding the election.

m. A plurality vote shall constitute an election. In case of a tie the choice shall be determined by lot at the annual membership meeting.

n. The results of the election shall be reported at the annual membership meeting.o. All nominees shall receive a letter informing them of the election results prior to the annual

membership meeting.p. Abide by the MNA CON and COT Standing Rules.

Section 3. Removal from OfficeAbsence from three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings shall constitute a resignation. The member will be notified in writing of their removal from office. The vacancy shall be filled as provided for in these Bylaws.

ARTICLE VII

DUESSection 1. Amount of Duesa. The membership shall establish the MNA dues for both joint MNA & ANA members and MNA

Only members.b. In the event that the rate of dues payable to ANA is changed, any such change shall be

automatically included in the dues owed by a joint MNA & ANA member.c. MNA shall remit a portion of the MNA state only dues to ANA which shall be equal to the

amount ANA remits to MNA for ANA direct members in accordance with the ANA dues policy established by the ANA Membership Assembly and per written agreement between MNA and ANA.

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Section 2. Notification of ChangeMembers will be notified at least thirty (30) days prior to a general or special in person meeting or fifteen (15) days prior to an electronic special meeting of MNA.

Section 3. VoteDues shall be established by a majority vote of the membership present and voting at a general or special meeting.

Section 4. Paymenta. Dues for MNA shall be for a membership of twelve (12) consecutive months and shall be paid in

accordance with MNA and ANA policies.b. No monies shall be refunded or additional monies collected when a change of dues category is

made within a membership year.

ARTICLE VIII

STATE OFFICE AND CHIEF STAFF OFFICER

Section 1. State OfficeMNA shall maintain either a state headquarters office that shall constitute a permanent repository for MNA records or a virtual state headquarters organization with a storage facility to serve as a permanent repository for MNA records. The state office, whether actual or virtual, shall carry out the procedures and policies of the MNA.

Section 2. Chief Staff Officer (CSO)a. The MNA BOD shall delegate to the CSO the authority to manage the association according to

policies established by the membership and the MNA BOD.b. The CSO shall be accountable to the MNA BOD.c. The CSO will employ, direct, define duties, evaluate at least annually, promote, and terminate

staff of the Association. The MNA BOD will be kept informed by the CSO of the employment, performance, and termination of staff.

d. The CSO may represent the Association and serve as the spokesperson on matters of established policy and positions.

e. The CSO shall provide a general orientation for all elected and appointed officials in accordance with MNA policies.

f. The CSO shall have a courtesy seat with voice but no vote at the ANA Membership Assembly.g. The CSO shall be one (1) of the two (2) representatives from MNA to the ANA Leadership

Council.

ARTICLE IX

MNA NEWS PERIODICAL

The Maryland Nurse News and Journal shall be the official publication of this Association and shall be provided to each member by the Maryland Nurses Association in print or electronic format.

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ARTICLE X

AMENDMENTSSection 1. Amendments with Noticea. The Bylaws may be amended at any business meeting by a two-thirds vote of the membership

present, eligible to vote, and voting. The membership of this Association shall be notified of intent to amend Bylaws and provided with proposed amendments at least sixty (60) days prior to the membership or special meeting at which the amendments are to be proposed.

b. The Bylaws may be amended at any time by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the membership voting by mail ballot. The MNA BOD has the discretion to provide for mail balloting under rules and procedures it shall adopt.

Section 2. Amendments without NoticeThe Bylaws may be amended without previous notice at any annual membership meeting by ninety-nine percent (99%) of the membership present, eligible to vote, and voting.

ARTICLE XI

PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The rules contained in the current edition of “Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised” shall govern meetings of this Association in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these Bylaws.

Previously amended on or revised on:

November 4, 1994October 27, 1995October 25, 1996October 17, 1997November 21, 1998October 12, 1999October 21, 2004October 19, 2007October 7, 2010October 10, 2013 (Revision)October 13, 2016Adopted by the MNA Membership on November 01, 2108

2018 Proviso: MNA Only membership is no longer offered as a category of MNA Membership with the adoption of the October 2016 MNA Bylaws by the MNA membership. Effective immediately as of October 13, 2016, the only category of membership offered is the joint MNA & ANA membership. Current MNA Only members will retain the rights addressed in these MNA Bylaws for that membership category until such time as they cease to be a MNA Only member, transition to a joint MNA & ANA member, or ANA no longer allows the category of C/SNA Only membership. The MNA Bylaws language that addresses the rights of MNA Only members will be retained until such time as there are no longer any MNA Only members or ANA no longer allows this category of membership.

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GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMSANA American Nurses Association

AOM Associate Organizational Member – A nursing organization with a formal relationship with ANA, e.g., CAN, UAN.

BOD Board of Directors, also referred to as The Board – The corporate body of officers and directors with corporate and fiduciary responsibilities.

C/SNA Constituent and State Nurses Association of ANA - The new designation for state nurses associations. MNA is a C/SNA of ANA.

DNA District Nurses Association – MNA designation for constituent organizations.

MA Membership Assembly – composed of representatives from the Constituent/State Nurses Associations and Individual Member Division. The ANA governing and voting body on policy and positions that support ANA programs.

MANS Maryland Association of Nursing Students

OA Organizational Affiliate – A nursing organization that meets the criteria for affiliate status with MNA or ANA


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2019-2020 Working Budget

Ordinary Income/Expense

Income

Business Services

4011 - Gallagher Affinity

4010 - FNBO Affinity Credit Card

4015 - ANA Royalty Program

4016 - Job Board Revenue

4017 - One Main - Affinity Loan

Business Services - Other

Total Business Services

4020 - Affiliate Income

4026 - Conference Room Rental

4030 - Continuing Education

4048 - Convention 2018 Income

4045 - Dues Income

4055 - Handling Fees

4060 - Interest/Dividend Income

4075 - Nurses Night

4085 - Md Nurse Subscriptions

4087 - MNA Only Dues

4090 - Nurse Tag Income

Total Income

Expense

4099 - Ballot Expenses

5000 - ANCC Accreditation

Committees

5002 - Bylaws

5003 - CE Approval/Provider

5004 - Center for Ethics/Human Rights

5010 - Continuing Education

5011 - Environmental Health Committee

5012 - Finance Committee

5015 - Legislative Committee

5016 - Membership Committee

5014 - Nominations Committee

5017 - Practice and Education

5013 - Convention Committee

5019 - Teller Committee

Budget 2018-19 Budget 2019-20

500.00 500.00

2,000.00 3,000.00

4,000.00 3,000.00

3,500.00 500.00

0.00 0.00

10,000.00 7,000.00

2,000.00 2,500.00

0.00 100.00

53,400.00 48,000.00

54,000.00 60,000.00

247,000.00 280,000.00

70.00 85.00

250.00 175.00

2,500.00 7,500.00

160.00 160.00

1,500.00 1,100.00

5,000.00 5,000.00

396,333.33 411,620.00

4,250.00 1,200.00

1,530.00 2,100.00

400.00 100.00

500.00 650.00

200.00 100.00

200.00 150.00

200.00 100.00

200.00 100.00

1,500.00 100.00

200.00

200.00 50.00

200.00

0.00 300.00

200.00 50.00


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Total Committees

Consultants

5020 - Accountant

5026 - Lobbyist expenses

IT

Total Consultants

B.O.D.

5029 - ANA Leadership Summit

5031 - Membership Assembly

5030 - MANS Advisor

5035 - Travel & Meetings

Total B.O.D.

5036 - Strategic Planning Meeting

7005 - Bank Charges

7029 - Convention 2018 Expenses

7031 - Convention 2019 Expenses

Convention 2020 Expense

7034 - Educational Program Expense

7035 - Donations

Executive Director

7036 - Travel & Meetings

7038 - Exec Dir Expenses other

Total Executive Director

7037 - Health Insurance

7047 - Leg Reception Lobby Day

7050 - Liability Insurance

7055 - Lobby Fees

7060 - Maintenance

7061 - Marketing/Membership

7067 - Sponsorship Opportunities

7070 - Nurse Tag Expense

7074 - Office Expenses/Utilities

7075 - Office Insurance

7080 - Office Rent

7082 - On line Business Services

7083 - Paychex

Payroll Taxes

7085 - FICA Taxes

Unemployment Comp Tax

Total Payroll Taxes

7090 - Postage

President Expenses

Retirement-IRA

7091 - Salaries

7092 - Staff Bonus Pool

4,000.00 1,700.00

12,000.00 5,000.00

1,000.00 1,000.00

2,415.00

13,000.00 8,415.00

2,000.00 2,000.00

6,248.00 6,250.00

0.00 250.00

5,500.00 3,500.00

13,748.00 12,000.00

1,500.00 2,000.00

27,000.00

32,500.00

5,000.00

0.00

300.00 300.00

2,500.00 1,500.00

500.00 500.00

3,000.00 2,000.00

12,030.00 13,500.00

1,600.00 3,000.00

1,500.00 1,400.00

55,998.00 65,000.00

6,000.00 5,000.00

3,150.00 2,000.00

3,500.00 3,400.00

1,500.00 1,500.00

9,000.00 7,000.00

3,000.00 3,500.00

25,200.00 25,500.00

2,000.00 3,912.50

2,000.00 2,500.00

15,000.00 17,139.17

100.00 108.33

15,100.00 17,247.50

2,800.00 2,000.00

750.00 750.00

6,145.81 7,330.18

169,276.52 199,354.82

0.00

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7093 - Supplies

7094 - Tax - Personal Property

Telephone/Internet Expense

7095 - Telephone/Internet

7096 - Conference Calls

Total Telephone/Internet Expense

6999 - Uncategorized Expenses

Total Expense

Net Ordinary Income

Net Income

3,000.00 4,500.00

400.00 400.00

3,750.00 3,500.00

300.00 200.00

4,050.00 3,700.00

0.00

416,786.63 439,710.00

-13,948.33 -28,090.00

-20,453.30 -28,090.00

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Organizational AffiliatesChesapeake Bay Chapter National Association of Clinical Nurse SpecialistsMaryland Academy of Advance Practice CliniciansMaryland Association of Chemical Dependency Nurses Maryland Association of Nurse Anesthetists Maryland Association of School Health Nurses Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland, Inc. Philippine Nurses Association Maryland Chapter Seneca Valley of Maryland Association of Occupational Health Nurses

Organizational AffiliateOverview and Procedure

The Maryland Nurses Association, the voice of nurses, advocates for excellence in nursing and the highest quality healthcare for all.

Our core values: Courage, Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusiveness

MNA is the preeminent nursing organization in Maryland that engages and supports registered nurses and the profession to transform healthcare.

Criteria for AffiliationFor consideration as an organizational affiliate, the applicant organization must have:

• Approved bylaws with a mission, purpose and functions that are harmonious with that of MNA

• A governing body and a membership that is composed of a majority of Registered Nurses

Benefits of AffiliationEach organizational affiliate in good standing is entitled to:

• One voting seat on each of the following MNA Committees: Legislative, Environmental Health, Practice & Education, Workplace Advocacy and Center for Ethics & Human Rights

• Reach 90,000+ Maryland Registered Nurses via a dedicated column in The Maryland Nurse

• Promote Organizational Affiliate’s special events via MNA member email blast• MNA membership rates for MNA sponsored continuing education including Annual

Convention• Invitations to special events & opportunities to co-sponsor events with MNA• One copy of regular and special publications of MNA• Opportunity to request time on the agenda of the MNA Board of Directors• Link to Organizational Affiliate’s web site on MNA web site• Access to teleconferencing services with a pre-assigned code; billed for payment monthly

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• 20% discount on vendor space at MNA events• 10% discount for CE activity approval process

Organizational Affiliate’s responsibilities:• Provide a key contact person authorized to commit organization’s funds• Provide officers’ contact information• Not be a labor organization• Inform MNA Headquarters when new officers are elected along with names and contact

information• Submit timely reimbursements and payments to MNA for annual fees and for fees for

service• Adhere to all deadlines (for submissions to newsletter, etc.)

MNA’s responsibilities:• Follow MNA’s Board approval process• Be timely and responsive to requests from organizational affiliate’s official contact• Keep organizational affiliate’s leadership aware of: key contact person(s) at MNA to

request services; invoicing and collection of annual fees and fees for services; and deadlines for newsletter submission

Contractual Services for Professional Membership ServicesContractual services will be negotiated on an individual basis with each Organizational Affiliate. Contractual service fees will be based upon a fee structure for each service approved annually by the MNA Board of Directors. Contractual Services are contingent upon the availability of MNA staff and other resources to deliver such services:

• Maintenance of membership and or mailing lists• Mailbox and phone answering services• Bookkeeping services• Mailing services• Teleconference services • Board room meeting space by reservation and based on availability

Application for AffiliationEach organization seeking affiliate status with the Maryland Nurses Association must complete an application for affiliation and submit the following:

• A copy of the most current bylaws• A statement of purpose, mission and functions • A roster of the current officers, including term of office and contact information, the

majority of which must be RNs, and identification of professional credentials• An approved motion (signed and dated) from the governing body seeking affiliation• A statement affirming the majority of members to be registered nurses with a breakdown

by number of the total membership. (i.e. RNs 50; LPNs 4; total membership 54)

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Committee on Bylaws and Policy (COB&P) COMMITTEE ON BYLAWS and POLICY (COB&P) MEMBERS:

Linda J. Stierle, MSN, RN, Chair ... District 2Donna Downing–Corddry, BSN, RN, CAPA … District 3Nancy S. Goldstein, DNP, ANP-BC, RNC … District 2Marcella Leath, BSN, RN … District 2

MEETING SCHEDULE: Accomplished primarily by email with conference calls as needed.

HIGHLIGHTS from July 01, 2018 to June 30, 2019:

• Provided consultation with written recommendations over the past year to the MNA and District Nurses Associations (DNA) leadership on numerous questions regarding MNA and DNA Bylaws, as well as MNA Policies.

• MNA membership adopted the 2018 MNA Board of Directors (BOD) proposed amendments to the October 2016 MNA Bylaws on November 01, 2018 - Requested proposed amendments from the MNA Membership due to the MNA COB&P not

later than (NLT) March 28, 2018 to be considered by the MNA BOD.- Prepared three-column bylaws grid which showed current bylaws language, proposed

language, and rationale for the amendment; provided a red-line/track change document showing additions and deletions, and provided a proposed 2018 Bylaws document if all of the MNA BOD proposed amendments were adopted without further amendments.

- Sixty days prior to the 2018 annual membership meeting, these documents were posted on the MNA Members Only Access, as well as a letter was mailed to the MNA membership explaining how to receive a paper copy of the MNA Bylaws materials.

- The November 2018 MNA proposed amendments to the October 2016 MNA Bylaws addressed MNA current structure and operations.• More flexible language regarding MNA representation at the ANA Membership Assembly

(MA)• Updated the 2016 Proviso regarding MNA State Only membership • Addressed right to due process during the disciplinary action• More flexible quorum language for MNA annual membership meeting• Record of attendance at MNA annual membership meeting• Updated responsibilities of MNA Treasurer-Elect• Addressed vacancies at MNA BOD meetings• Updated Standing Committees and responsibilities of some committees• Increased flexibility in the MNA elections

- November 2018 MNA Bylaws are now in harmony with the June 2017 American Nurses Association (ANA) Bylaws which is a requirement as an ANA State Nurses Association.


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• Responded to the ANA Committee on Bylaws (COB) Call for Field Comments from the State Nurses Associations for the 47 proposed amendments in 2019 to the 2017 ANA Bylaws.- MNA submitted written comments to the ANA COB for 33 substantive proposed

amendments.• MNA concurred with 16 of the 33 substantive proposed amendments plus the 14 editorial

proposed amendments.• MNA non-concurred with 17 of the 33 substantive proposed amendments and provided

rationale for MNA’s lack of support and what would need to change in order for MNA to support the proposed amendment.

- Scripted each of MNA’s four representatives to the ANA Membership Assembly to address during the ANA Bylaws Hearing each of the 17 proposed amendments that MNA could not support.• This was MNA’s opportunity to influence the representatives from the 49 other

Constituent/State Nurses Association & the Individual Membership Division, as well as the ANA BOD, prior to voting the next day during the ANA Business Session.- The ANA BOD withdrew 13 of the 17 proposed amendments for consideration by the

Representatives of the ANA Membership Assembly.- The remaining 4 proposed amendments that MNA opposed were defeated during the

Business Session after MNA Representatives again spoke in opposition to these 4 amendments providing MNA’s rationale for non-support.

• Reviewed, updated and/or created 13 existing MNA policies and standing rules.- Seven financial policies addressing access to financial records, asset capitalization &

depreciation, annual financial reviews, IRS filing, MNA management of DNA Treasury, whistleblower protection.

- Standing Rules for Committee on Nominations (CON), Committee of Tellers (COT), Committee on Legislation, and Convention Committee

- Updated MNA Policy regarding MNA BOD vacancies and approved generic template for MNA policies

PLANS for the MNA COB&P between July 01, 2019 and June 30, 2020:

• Initiate proposed amendments to the NOV 2018 MNA Bylaws for consideration by the MNA membership at the 2020 MNA General Membership Meeting.

• Update the 2017 MNA Generic District Bylaws Template allowing increased flexibility regarding structure and election so Districts can update their Bylaws in 2020.

• Interact with C/SNAs & IMD to be ready to respond in late 2020 to ANA’s Call for proposed amendments in 2021 to the 2019 ANA Bylaws and engage in the ANA Bylaws Amendment Process.

• Continue to review and update current MNA policies and create new policies as needed.

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Continuing Education Approver CommitteeCommittee Members Chair: Janice Agazio, PhD, CRNP, RN, FAANP, FAANAnn Wilson, MSN, RN Nancy McCaslin, MS, C, RNDoris Clark, PhD, RN, CNE Cordelia Obizoba, PhD, RNMichele Dickson, BSN, MSN Sherry Reisler, MSN, RNHephzibah Sophie Edwin, MSN, RN-BC Mia Waldron, BSN, MSN-Ed Karen Batcheller, RN, MSN, CCRN Barbara Lubejko, RN, MSN

Purpose The Maryland Nurses Association Continuing Education Approver Committee has the responsibility for ensuring continuing education applications meet the American Nurses Credentialing Commission on Accreditation standards. The committee’s overall goal is to supply the nursing profession with the highest standards of continuing nursing education activities as an Accredited Approver Committee following the ANCC-COA criteria.

Meeting ScheduleAs needed (usually twice a year)

Highlights of 2018 -2019We are very proud of our approver committee members and their commitment to nursing professional development. Our Nurse Peer Reviewer participation increased tremendously this year, allowing us to improve the quality and quantity of application reviews as well as application review turnaround times. It has been a great year of volunteer participation from this committee!

The approver unit is up for re-accreditation by ANCC. Thanks to the MNA staff, applicants and committee members’ commitment to maintaining compliance with ANCC’s standards, our submission for re-accreditation was thankfully met with minor feedback from the appraisers. We expect to pass and be re-accredited once again this go around. Dr. Janice Agazio maintains her commitment as the Nurse Peer Review Leader and Committee Chair to her own nursing professional development, committee members and activity planners. Dr. Agazio:

• Attended ANCC’s Full Day Accredited Approver Workshop at ANCC Headquarters in Silver Spring, MD this summer.

• Engaged in one-on-one calls with applicants (where needed) and held two (2) committee meetings this year to provide guidance, direction and provide a clear understanding of the capacity in which they are expected to operate as stated by ANCC’s criteria and standards.

• Returns to the MNA convention this year as a presenter! Dr. Agazio will be presenting her lecture on providing contact hours for continuing nursing education activities at MNA’s 116th annual convention, opening the invite to applicants as well as members and non-members


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with an interest in enhancing nursing professional development. This has always been a well-received session.

Last, but not least, ALL of the committee’s volunteer nurse peer reviewers have shown a great deal of commitment to volunteering for application reviews and ensuring applicants are providing quality continuing nursing education free from the undue influence of commercial interest. We are very excited about the future of the Approver Committee and very thankful to all our Nurse Peer Reviewers!

The Approver Committee reviewed 130 Provider-Paced activities, 15 Learner-Paced activities and 8 Approved Provider applications in the past year.

A huge THANK YOU to the MNA Approver Committee members for your hard work, the valuable time spent reviewing applications and your commitment to improving your knowledge ANCC’s criteria for the betterment of the nursing profession, practice and our association.

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Continuing Education Provider CommitteeProvider Committee Chair/Lead Nurse PlannerKathleen M. Martin, DNP, RN, CNE Committee Members/Designated Nurse Planners:D1: Jeannie Seifarth, PhD, RND2: Vann Joyner, BSN, RN Darlene Hinds-Jackson, DNP, RN Nayna Philipsen, JD, PhD, RN, CFE, FACCE D3: Saisa B. Neel, MSN, RN-BC D4: Sharon Stagg, BSN, RND5: Harolda Hedd, MSN, RN-BCD7: VacantD8: Mary Beachley, MSN, RND9: Donna Noccolino, MSN, BSN, CCM, ACM, RN

Purpose:The Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) Continuing Education Provider Unit consists of a Lead Nurse Planner appointed by the Board of Directors (BOD) and District Nurse Planners representing each of the Association’s eight (8) districts. The Provider Unit functions to:

1. Establish a communication mechanism that facilitates the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of continuing education activities for the nurses (and other healthcare provides) in Maryland and its surrounding area.

2. Collaborate with District Nurse Planners to support continuing education programs that are compliant with the criteria established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA).

MNA is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This signifies that educational activities that award contact hours offered through MNA meet national standards for quality continuing nursing education.

During the past year, the Provider Unit Lead Nurse Planner has worked with District Nurse planners to provide six (6) continuing nursing educational activities to Maryland nurses.

Meeting Schedule:The Provider Unit members meet virtually on a biannual basis to discuss ANCC updates and case studies aimed at professional development and mentoring of nurse planners. Nurses interested in learning more about the role of Nurse Planner are encouraged to contact Susan Prentice, Director of CNE Applications Services: [email protected]


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HighlightsThe Continuing Education Provider Committee collaborated to ensure the 116th Annual Convention was planned and implemented according to ANCC’s criteria requirements. The process to ensure the delivery of a quality CNE activity involved:

• Development of the criteria for both the concurrent, spotlight, and poster abstract submissions

• A blinded peer review of seventy (70) submissions • Evaluation & selection of the concurrent, spotlight, and poster abstracts to determine

alignment with ANCC guidelines to award contact hours• Evaluation of abstracts for the presence of bias or any potential conflicts of interest• Development of the agenda • Development of the criteria for attendee review of posters at the convention • Development of the process for attendee evaluation of all speakers, posters and the overall

event • A review of the venue’s amenities, resources and use of space

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The Maryland Nurse Editorial BoardSabita Persaud, PhD, RN, PHNA-BC Editor-in-ChiefNayna Philipsen, JD, PhD, RN, CFR, FACCE Associate EditorCheryl Harrow, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CCNSNaomi (Bea) Lamm, EdD, RNBeverly Lang, MScN, RN, ANP-BC, FAANPJonas Nguh, PhD, RN, FACHE, FNAP, NEA-BCAnn Polling, MSN, RNLinda Stierle, MSN, RN

The Maryland Nurse (TMN) is the official publication of the Maryland Nurses Association. TMN is published quarterly and is circulated to all registered and licensed practical nurses in the State of Maryland.

In each issue, we aim to cover topics related to education, legislation, regulation, practice, and current trends in nursing. Submissions in any of these areas are welcomed and will be reviewed for publication by the Editorial Board.

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MNA Committee on Finance


Treasurer’s Report to the Board of DirectorsSeptember 30, 2018 - September 30, 2019

Chair and MNA Treasurer: Mary Jean Schumann, DNP, MBA, RN, CPNP-PC, FAAN

Members at Large: Barbara Biedrzycki, PhD, RN, MSN, CRNP, AOCNP(R)

Sandra Logorda, BS, BADistrict Treasurers: District 1 – Renate Brown, RN District 2 – Linda Hickman, PhD, MBA, RN, FACHE District 3 – Deanna Leone, BSN, RN-BC District 4 – Vacant District 5 – Vacant District 7 – Bijoy Mahanti, RN District 8 – Vacant District 9 – Kathy Miller, RNC, BSN

Purpose: To assure that the financial management of the Association supports MNA’s long term sustainability, the Committee reviews and recommends fiscal practices and investment strategies consistent with current accounting and management principles and standards; provides ongoing oversight and assessment of the organization’s finances; and assures the financial management of Districts through leadership, education, and stewardship. During the past 12 months, the COF has convened monthly or bimonthly by conference call or electronic meetings to review financial statements of accounts and investments.

In addition, the Committee on Finance has engaged in the following activities on behalf of the Association:

1) Completion of a professional audit of the Association’s finances. The Auditors Report and the Management Letter were completed and on record as of March, 2019.

2) Completion and timely filing of the MNA 990 tax report for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. 3) Completion of a review and revision of the following fiscal policies:

a. Investment Policy (7-0006)b. Internal Revenue Service Filings (7-0007)c. MNA Management of a District’s Treasury (7-0011)

4) Development and recommendation to the Board of Directors of a new policy on document retention and disposal (7-0013)

5) Reviewed, revised and voted to recommend to the MNA Board the Annual 2019-2020 Budget

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6) Reviewed and ensured implementation of recommendations from the auditing firm’s Management Letter regarding audit adjustments and segregation of duties with regard to accounts payables and receivables.

7) Reviewed a proposal and made a recommendation to the MNA Board for a new affinity card 8) Periodically reviewed the latest investment portfolios from Merrill Lynch and recommended

changes to the portfolio, based upon those reviews.9) Reviewed the Association’s fiscal status, including monthly statements of accounts, ie Profit and

Loss Statements, and performance against the budget. 10) Drafted and reviewed new formats for fiscal reporting to show year over year changes in

revenues, expenses and operating budgets, cash flow, and 3-5 year budgetary trends.11) MNA’s Projected Year End Operating Budget for 2018-2019 shows a net positive balance of

$67,479. 12) MNA’s management of Districts’ treasuries – currently the treasuries of Districts 4, 5, and 8 are

being managed by MNA. Respectfully submitted,

Mary Jean SchumannMNA Treasurer

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Legislative Committee Annual ReportCo-chairs: Lorraine Diana, BS, BSN, MS, CRNPDr. Elaine Crain, DNP, MSN, RN, FNP. Representing MAAPC Members: • Virginia Alinsao, MBA, MS, RN. Representing PNA,

Maryland Chapter• Sharon H. Allan, DNP, ACNS-BC, CCRC. Representing

CBANACNS• Shirley Michele Allen, MSN, RN. Representing District 9• Melani Bell, DNP, RN.• Barbara A. Biedrzycki, PhD, RN, MSN, CRNP, AOCNP(R). Representing District 7• Cathleen Campbell. Representing MANA• Linda Cook, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC• Hershaw Davis, Jr., MSN, RN• Mary Kay DeMarco, PhD, RN, CNE. MNA President• Josephine Fava-Hochuli, MSN, RN. MNA Vice President• Kathleen M. Herberger, RN, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC. Representing NPAM• Veronica Hunt, RN• Michaele Johnson, DNP, MGA, RN, NEA-BC. Representing District 5• Sorah Levy, RN• Rosemary Mortimer, RN, MSN, MsED• Kimi Novak, DNP, MSN, MHA, RN. Representing District 3• Josie Ogaitis, RN, MS, PMP. Representing District 5• Zach Shuler. Representing District 7• Patricia Travis, RN, PhD, CCRP• Charlotte Wood. MNA President-Elect, PhD, MSN, MBA, RN• Christie Simon-Waterman, DNP, MSN, CRNP, RN• Sam Young. Representing CBANACNS• Donna Zankowski, MPH, RN, FAAOHN. Representing AAOHN

Lobbyists • Robyn Elliott• Rachael Faulkner


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Nurses’ Night in Annapolis February 18, 2019 was a great success• Offering CEs added incentive for nurses to participate• Legislative Committee members attended and acted as mentors for attendees• Janet Haebler, MSN, RN, Senior Associate Director, Policy & State Government Affairs, ANA

spoke on Armchair Advocacy• Meet & Greet after legislative visits at Harry Browne’s Restaurant - a winner with MNA members

Committee Business• Meeting agenda and minute templates reformatted• Google drive at [email protected] - easy and convenient access to committee documents• Successful transition to a Zoom meeting platform with many members now attending via video,

also offers the ability to share documents on screen during meetings

Workplace Violence: The MNA and MHA WPV Collaborative• MNA WPV Advisory is an ongoing project has the potential to be of great importance to MNA,

and all Nurses in our State. • To date, the MHA WPV have worked with MNA to survey all of its constituent hospitals to try and

get an accurate accounting of the number of WPV events that have been documented in the last 3 years, and look at how WPV is being prevented (or not being prevented) in each facility.

• The hope is that once we have this important data, we can begin to collaboratively identify a plan of action that MHA will partner with MNA to carry out.

• Next meeting of the Collaborative is in August 2019.

Final Bill Report – 2019 SessionBills that Passed

Scope

HB 738 Dental Hygienist - Scope of Practice - Practice Settings Under General Supervision Del. Nicholaus Kipke et al.

Support with Amendment to add offices of NPs and CNMs Passed without MNA amendment

HB 924/SB 733 State Board of Physicians - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists Del. Bonnie Cullison et al./Sen. Craig Zucker et al.

Monitor In effect for 5 years, then re-discuss if to be renewed

HB 1122/SB 944 Behavioral Health Programs - Outpatient Mental Health Centers - Medical Directors Del. Kevin Hornberger et al./Senator Eckardt

HB 25/SB 195 Public Health - Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - Revisions Del. Erek Barron et al./Sen. Delores Kelley et al.

Support as Amended

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HB 466/SB 342* Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - Program Evaluation Del. Ken Kerr et al./Chair, Finance Committee *SB 342, the crossfile, did not pass

Support

HB 22 Occupational Licenses or Certificates - Application Determinations - Use of Criminal HistoryDel. Charles Sydnor

Monitor

HB 228/SB 134 State Board of Nursing - Criminal History Records Checks - Revised Statement Del. Bonnie Cullison/Sen. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam et al.

Support Summer Work group

Medicaid & Insurance

HB 127/SB 36 Health Insurance - Health Benefit Plans - Special Enrollment Period for Pregnancy Del. Ariana Kelly et al./Sen. Clarence Lam

Support

HB 435/SB 405 Health Insurance - Prescription Drugs - Formulary Changes Del. Ariana Kelly et al./Sen. Antonio Hayes et al.

Support

HB 599/SB 631 Health Insurance - Coverage for Mental Health Benefits and Substance Use Disorder Benefits - Treatment Criteria Del. Ariana Kelly et al./Sen. Malcolm Augustine

Support

HB 605/SB 524 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Telemedicine - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Psychiatrists Del. Ariana Kelly et al./Sen. Adelaide Eckardt

Support

HB 697/SB 868 Health Insurance - Consumer Protections and Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Commission Del. Shane Pendergrass et al./Sen. Brian Feldman et al.

Support as Amended Stakeholder group, MNA to participate?

HB 751Health Insurance - Prior Authorization - Requirements Del. Terri Hill

Support

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Patient Rights & Consent

HB 145/SB 301 Hospitals - Patient's Bill of Rights Del. Karen Young et al./Sen. Joanne Benson et al.

Support as Amended

HB 364/SB 909 Health Care Practitioners - Medical Examinations on Anesthetized or Unconscious Patients Del. Heather Bagnall et al./Sen. Brian Feldman

Support

HB 768/SB 759* Health - Prescription Drug Affordability Board Del. Joseline Pena-Melnyk et al./Sen. Katherine Klausmeier et al. *SB 759, the crossfile, did not pass

Monitor

HB 814/SB 802 Maryland Easy Enrollment Health Insurance Program Del. Joseline Pena-Melnyk et al./Sen. Brian Feldman et al.

Support

Public Health

HB 116/SB 846* Public Health - Correctional Services - Opioid Use Disorder Examinations and Treatment Del. Erek Barron et al./Sen. Chris West *SB 846, the crossfile, did not pass

Support as Amended

HB 124/SB 299 Tanning Devices - Use by Minors Del. Karen Young et al./Sen. Joanne Benson et al.

Support as Amended

HB 316 Public Health - Vaccination Reporting Requirements - ImmuNet Del. Ariana Kelly et al.

Support

HB 520/SB 406 Prenatal and Infant Care Coordination - Grant Funding and Task Force Del. Brooke Lierman et al./Sen. Bill Ferguson et al.

Monitor

HB 583/SB 356 Health - Maternal Mortality Review Program - Recommendations and Reporting Requirement Del. Jheanelle Wilkins et al./Sen. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam et al.

Support

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HB 652/SB 471 Agriculture - Use of Antimicrobial Drugs - Limitations and Reporting Requirements Del. Sara Love et al./Sen. Paul Pinsky et al.

Support. MNA Board to write a letter to Gov asking bill to be signed? Recount for vote: 19 voting members: 5 yes, 9 no, 2 abstain. Not common practice for MNA to send letter if a risk for a veto.

HB 761/SB 600 Health - Sickle Cell Disease - Steering Committee and Services Del. Edith Patterson et al./Sen. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam et al.

Monitor

HB 1169/SB 895* Business Regulation - Tobacco Products and Electronic Smoking Devices - Revisions Davis, D.E. et al./Sen. Delores Kelley et al. *SB 895, the crossfile, did not pass

Support

HB 1183/SB 251 Public Health - Treatment for the Prevention of HIV - Consent by Minors Del. Terri Hill et al./Sen. Clarence Lam et al.

Monitor

HB 1249/SB 657 Pilot Program - Alleged Rape, Sexual Offense, or Child Sexual Abuse - HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis Del. Kirill Reznik et al./Sen. Nancy King et al.

Support

HB 1272/SB 904 Maryland Department of Health - Family Planning Program - Funding Del. Shane Pendergrass et al./Sen. Delores Kelley et al.

Support

HB 1349 Public Schools - Students With Sickle Cell Disease - Revisions Del. Edith Patterson et al.

Monitor

SB 521 Veteran Suicide Prevention - Comprehensive Action Plan Sen. William Smith et al.

Support

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School Health

HB 47/SB 404 State Department of Education and Maryland Department of Health - Maryland School-Based Health Center Standards - Revision Del. Bonnie Cullison et al./Sen. Clarence Lam

Support

SB 1030/HB 1413*The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future President et al./The Speaker et al. *HB 1413, the crossfile, did not pass

Monitor

Other

HB 787/SB 568 Crimes - Child Abuse and Neglect - Failure to Report Del. Vanessa Atterbeary et al./Sen. Susan Lee

Monitor

Bills that did not pass (MNA position reflects bills as introduced)

Scope

HB 419/SB 577 Pharmacists - Administering Injectable Medications and Biological Products Del. Karen Young et al./Sen. Ronald Young et al.

No Position

HB 547/SB 900 State Board of Physicians - Naturopathic Doctors - Formulary Content and Scope of Practice Del. Susan Krebs et al./Sen. Ronald Young et al.

Oppose

HB 1217/SB 497 Pharmacists - Aids for the Cessation of Tobacco Product Use - Prescribing and Dispensing Del. Ariana Kelly et al./Sen. Antonio Hayes

Oppose

HB 1295/SB 497 Pharmacists - Aids for the Cessation of Tobacco Product Use - Prescribing and Dispensing Del. Mark Chang et al./Sen. Antonio Hayes

Oppose

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HB 1325 Health Occupations - Advanced Practice Registered Nurses - Delegation of Nursing Tasks Del. Susan Krebs

Did not formally take a position since the bill never emerged from the Rules Committee

Prescribing/CDS Issues

HB 409/SB 469 Drugs and Devices - Electronic Prescriptions - Requirements Del. Erek Barron et al./Sen. Paul Pinsky et al.

Oppose. If comes back MNA needs to outline our concerns

HB 696/SB 430 Maryland Health Care Commission - Authorized Prescribers - Reporting of Financial Gratuities or Incentives Del. Joseline Pena-Melnyk et al./Sen. Delores Kelley et al.

Monitor

HB 847/SB 498 Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - Disclosure of Data - Managed Care Organizations Del. Robbyn Lewis et al./Sen. Antonio Hayes

Oppose

HB 1338/SB 992 Prescription Monitoring Data - Health Care Facility Del. Erek Barron/Sen. Katherine Klausmeier

Support. Language was included in HB 25/SB 195 which passed

Licensure Requirements for Nurses and Other Health Professionals

HB 1069 Child Abuse and Neglect - Required Reporting Del. Mary Lisanti et al.

Monitor

HB 1252 Child Abuse and Neglect - Training of Health Care Professionals Del. Susan McComas et al.

Monitor

Medicaid and Insurance

HB 315 Insurance Law - Application to Direct Primary Care Agreements - Exclusion Del. Ariana Kelly et al.

Monitor

HB 378 Public Health - State-Provided Health Care Benefits Del. Kirill Reznik et al.

Monitor

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HB 920/SB 819 Health Insurance - Pharmaceutical Manufacturers - Transparency and Reporting Del. Nicholaus Kipke et al./Sen. Antonio Hayes et al.

Monitor

HB 1087/SB 871 Public Health - Healthy Maryland Program - Establishment Del. Erek Barron et al./Sen. Paul Pinsky et al.

Monitor

HB 1200 Maryland Medical Assistance - Telepsychiatry - Requirements Del. Kriselda Valderrama

Oppose

SB 315 Insurance Law - Application to Direct Primary Care Agreements - Exclusion Sen. Clarence Lam et al.

Monitor

HB 57/SB 556 State Government - Legislative and Executive Branches - Workplace Bullying The Speaker/Sen. Thomas Miller et al.

Monitor

HB 640/SB 555 Peace Orders - Workplace Violence Del. Vanessa Atterbeary et al./Sen. Justin Ready

Support

HB 894 Criminal Law - Felony Second Degree Assault - Emergency Medical Care Workers Del. Barrie Ciliberti et al.

Support

HB 296 Health Occupations - Pharmacists - Disclosure of Price and Cost Share for Prescription Drugs Del. Emily Shetty et al.

Monitor

HB 399/SB 311 End-of-Life Option Act (Richard E. Israel and Roger "Pip" Moyer Act) Del. Shane Pendergrass et al./Sen. William Smith et al.

Monitor

HB 856/SB 953 Health Care Facilities - Hospitals and Related Institutions - Discrimination Protections Del. Karen Young et al./Sen. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam

Monitor

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HB 139/SB 135 Public Health - Overdose and Infectious Disease Prevention Site Program Del. Joseline Pena-Melnyk et al./Sen. Brian Feldman et al.

Support

HB 1248/SB 933 Criminal Procedure - Sexual Assault Evidence Kits - Privacy and Reimbursement Del. J. Bartlett et al./Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher et al.

Support

HB 247/SB 445 Maryland Health Care Commission - Surgical Birth Rate - Study Del. Karen Young et al./Sen. Katherine Klausmeier et al.

Monitor

HB 1170/SB 528 Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program for Service Members and Veterans - Establishment Del. Pat Young et al./Sen. William Smith et al.

Support

HB 1264/SB 902 Public Health - Products Containing a Flame-Retardant Chemical - Prohibition on Import or Sale Del. Bonnie Cullison et al./Sen. Antonio Hayes

Support

HB 1332/SB 783 Public Health - Human Papillomavirus Vaccine - Information and Informed Consent (Christina’s Law) Del. Kathy Szeliga/Sen. Chris West

Oppose

HB 18 Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission - Certifying Providers Del. Cheryl Glenn et al.

Support with Amendment to limit to PAs

HB 33/SB 893 Medical Cannabis - Provider Applications - Opioid Use Disorder Del. Cheryl Glenn/Sen. Bobby Zirkin

Monitor

HB 1359 Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission - Certifying Provider Applications - Medical Conditions Del. Terri Hill et al.

Monitor

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SB 861 Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission - Registration of Certifying Providers - Repeal Sen. Bobby Zirkin

Monitor

HB 148/SB 165 Safe Schools Maryland Act of 2019 The Speaker et al./President et al.

Monitor

HB 256/SB 223 State Department of Education - Guidelines on Trauma-Informed Approach Del. Jheanelle Wilkins et al./Sen. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam et al.

Monitor

HB 681 State Department of Education and Maryland Department of Health - School-Based Health Centers - Ombudsmen Del. Bonnie Cullison

Support

HB 1242/SB 915 Public School Students - Vision Services - Reporting Del. Terri Hill et al./Sen. Clarence Lam et al.

Monitor

HB 708/SB 778 Education - Identification of Students With Traumatic Brain Injury - Study and Report Del. Veronica Turner et al./Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher et al.

Monitor

HB 157/SB 173 State Government - Regulations Impacting Small Businesses The Speaker et al./President et al.

Monitor

HB 366/SB 982 Commission to Study Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Funding Del. Carol Krimm/Sen. Arthur Ellis et al.

Monitor

HB 868/SB 459 Medical Records - Compulsory Process Requests - Advisory Protocol and Voluntary Training Webinar Del. Erek Barron et al./Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher

Monitor

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HB 971/SB 605 Hospitals - Emergency Departments - Identification, Treatment, and Rescue of Human Trafficking Victims Del. Geraldine Valentino-Smith/Sen. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam

Monitor

HB 1006 State Mental Health Facilities - Staffing Committee and Plan Del. Gabriel Acevero et al.

Monitor

HB 1137 Home and Hospital Teaching Program for Students - Report Del. Harry Bhandari et al.

Monitor

HB 1152 Interstate Human Trafficking of Minors Prohibition Act Del. Dan Cox et al.

Oppose

SB 1028 Rural Health Care Scholarship and Grant Program - Established Sen. Stephen Hershey et al.

Support

SB 1029 Rural Public Institutions of Higher Education - Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Students - Recruitment Sen. Stephen Hershey et al.

Monitor

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The Convention Committee for MNA’s 116th Annual Convention ReportMembers: Co-Chairs: Jennifer Arigo, MBA, CAE Barb Biedrzycki PhD, RN, MSN, CRNP, AOCNP(R)Mary Kay DeMarco, PhD, RN, CNE Bev Lang, MScN, RN, ANP-BC, FAANPCarolyn Guinn, MSN, RN, NEA-BCKathryn Handy, RNLinda Hickman, PhD, MBA, RN, FACHEVann Joyner, RNKathy Martin, DNP, RN, CNEKathy Ogle, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNEMary Jean Schumann, DNP, MBA, RN, CPNP-PC, FAANCharlotte Wood, PhD, RN, MSN, MBA

The mission of the Convention Committee is to provide relevant and high-value conferences that will enhance and develop members’ professional growth and development.

With the MNA Board of Director’s approval, the Convention Committee:• Revised and approved MNA Policy 5-13-0001, Standing Rules for the MNA Convention

Committee;• Chose the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore and the dates of November 14 and 15, 2019

for MNA’s 116th Annual Convention;• Selected the theme “Healthy Nurse, Healthy Maryland”;• Set the registration fees;• Decided to have a nursing student track; and,• Chose the oceanfront Clarion FountaineBleau Hotel and Conference Center and the dates of

October 1 and 2, 2020 for MNA’s 117th Annual Convention.

The Convention Committee:• Planned the convention’s objectives and agenda;• Chose the keynote speakers;• Reviewed the blinded abstracts for the posters, and the concurrent and spotlight sessions;• Determined that the donated Districts’ and leadership’s gift baskets will benefit the Nursing

Foundation of Maryland;• Met monthly throughout the year except for the last 70 days before the convention when the

meetings occurred every two weeks; and,• Works in various roles to ensure that the convention experience is optimal.


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Support Your MNA PAC: How and WhyBy Christie Simon-Waterman, DNP, CRNP, RN, DWC, WCC, Chair

As we reach the year end mark in 2019, the MNA Political Action Committee (PAC) is starting to get requests for support from candidates for the 2020 election season. With the current political environment, campaign fundraising is a constant battle. Elections cost more than money is being spent at a rapid pace. The MNA PAC, the non-partisan representative of the Maryland Nurses Association, played a critical role in the last election and will again in this cycle, but we need your help.

MNA PAC is key to MNA’s legislative success in the Maryland Legislature. The PAC not only raises money to contribute to candidates running for political office, but also increases member participation, empowers its members to play a greater role in the development of the public policy, and better positions the profession in the legislative arena.

The MNA PAC gives nurses a great opportunity to unite and to gain increased visibility to the lawmakers who will be impacting the future of our profession. Only by building relationships with members of the Maryland Legislature can we guarantee that we have access to legislators who understand and support our unique role in the delivery of America’s health care. There are many new members to the legislature who may not have a full understanding of the critical role nurses play in the healthcare system. We must do our part to educate and support them.

MNA PAC candidate support is not determined by a candidate’s party affiliation, nor by their position on issues outside of nursing and health care. MNA’s membership holds diverse views on issues outside of the nursing spectrum, and MNA does not presume to make decisions or represent anyone on these non-nursing issues. Individuals may hold differing opinions from those we endorse and support on challenging issues; however, we do not let those differences impede the important work we do on behalf of nurses and nursing.

Please renew your commitment to nursing for 2019 today by investing in MNA PAC-your Association’s non-partisan political action committee. Send us information about Maryland legislators who support nursing at [email protected] . Take a moment to write a check, and make a difference. Mail your check in any amount, made payable to MNA PAC, to: MNA PAC, c/o Maryland Nurses Association, 6 Park Center Court #212, Owings Mills, MD 21117.


Christie Simon-Waterman

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MNA District 1Allegany and Garrett Counties

President: Jeannie Seifarth, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC President-Elect: Jaime Striplin, MSN, RNSecretary: Rachel Reeves, BSN, RNTreasurer: Renate Brown, BSN, RNPast President: VacantBoard of Directors: Heather Gable, DNP, RN, LNHA, RAC-CT Michelle Harvey, MSN, RN Lori Johnson, BSN, RNMNA Board Rep: Michelle Harvey, MSN, RN

Committees

State CommitteesFinance Committee: Renate Brown, RNNominating Committee: Jeannie Seifarth, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BCMembership Committee: VacantMNA Practice and Education Committee: VacantWorkplace Advocacy: VacantCenter for Ethics and Human Rights: VacantContinuing Education Provider and Approver: VacantLegislative Committee: Vacant

Highlights 2018-2019:District 1 continues to promote the profession of nursing in rural Western Maryland. Over the previous year, we provided opportunities for nurses to obtain CEU’s, learn evidence-based practice, and be informed of organizational changes within the ANA/MNA. One of our officers, Jaime Striplin, who is a faculty member at Allegany College of Maryland has been instrumental in working with the student nurses. • The annual MNA District 1 dinner was held on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Western Maryland

Health System in Cumberland, MD. The annual meeting was previously scheduled for November 2018; however, due to weather conditions the meeting was postponed. Thirty (30) nurses and nursing students from our local community college. o The title of the program was "Healthy Nurse/Healthy Nation: Spring Forward without Falling

Back?" The guest speakers were Jen Thomas (STEP Program Coordinator, AHEC West; ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Health Coach, Center for Mind-Body Medicine Professional Training) and Carey Moffatt, M.S. (Health Educator, Western Maryland Health System; Certified Health & Wellness Coach, ACE Certified Personal Trainer)

o A social hour was held prior to the presentation and business meeting. Local vendors representing various direct sales companies, physical therapy companies, and schools of nursing displayed their products or services and donated door prizes.


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• Elections of new officers in 2018 were held in conjunction with state elections.• J. Seifarth, President of District 1, attended the MNA Leadership Day on October 13th.

Participated via phone for the Leadership Retreat on March 23rd. Shared with officers how beneficial the workshop was for officers and future officers. Officers plan to attend

• District 1 sponsored the “Professionalism in Nursing Award” to one graduating Allegany College of Maryland nursing student nursing student at the December 2018 and May 2019 pinning ceremonies. The recipients of this award display professional values of respect, altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity and social justice as described in the ANA Code of Ethics. The award recipients were presented with a plaque and one-year membership to the ANA/MNA.

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MNA District 2

Interim President, Jylla Artis, MSN, RN, FNP-BC

Boards of Directors

Immediate Past President: Nayna Philipsen, JD, PhD, RN, CFE, FACCEInterim President/Web Manager: Jylla Artis, MSN, RN, FNP-C2nd Vice President: Darlene Hinds-Jackson, DNP, RNTreasurer: Nancy S. Goldstein, DNP, ANP-BC, RNCArchivist: Starlene Jones McKelvin, MSN, RN, CRNP-FNP-CBoard of Directors:

Van Joyner, BSN, RN Sharon L. Kozachik, MSN, PhD, RN, FAAN Valerie Davies, MSN, RN Tammy Slater, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC

Highlights of this past year’s activities

Spring Seminar, February 26, 2019 Fall Seminar, MNA, Annual D2 event - August 19, 2019


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MNA’s District 3

We have had a busy year! So grateful for the board of directors of this group!

Donna C. Downing-Corddry, PresidentKimi Novak, Vice President, DNA 3 CONDeanna Leone, SecretaryCindy Bennoit, TreasurerSaisa Neel, DNA 3 Nurse Education Planner, DNA 3 CON; DNA 3 Director at LargeJuliana Chang, DNA 3 Rep to MNA BODsEllen Asbury, DNA 3 Rep to MNA CONStaley Collins, DNA 3 CON, DNA 3 Director at LargeChris Rhoades, DNA 3 Director at LargeCarol Fickinger, DNA 3 Rep to MNA COT

Most were away on vacation for July, but we resumed our energies in Aug.

Aug. - Focus was on sound fiscal attention. E-card filing for IRS was confirmed for 2017. We made the decision to move monies to more interest earning accounts. Kimi provided information during her Tech Talk on The Power of Seal Serum.

Sept. - Made plans for the education portion of our business meeting in Nov.

Oct.- Topic for Nov. educational portion of the meeting will be Tech Talk by Kimi Novak. Kimi will share the various topics she has been sharing during the monthly conference calls.

Nov. – Our Annual business meeting was attended by 13 participants. Kimi’s Tech Talk via Power Point was excellent and well received!! Election results for 2019 DNA 3 BODs with the swearing in of the current officers. A Big welcome to Chris Rhodes to the board for Director at Large. DNA 3 provided a scholarship to a First time attendant to the MNA Annual Convention to Sandra Griffin of AAMC, Sr. Director of Nursing.

Dec. – DNA 3 members met for a social gathering to enjoy being together. We had great food provided by potluck.

Jan. – Saisa Neel began work to procure a speaker for the spring, hoping for May as it follows Nurses Week. Kimi’s Tech Talk was on degenerative disc disease (DDD) treatment, implant polymer gel disc. Donna attended the MNA Leadership Retreat held at the National Harbor where work was done on MNA Strategic Plan.

Feb. – Deanna Leone and Chris Rhodes attended Nurses Night in Annapolis, including the social at Harry Browns with 1.5 contact hours of education credit awarded. Met with legislators in support of Senate Bill 36/ House Bill 127 as well as Prevention of Workplace Violence.

Mar. - DNA 3 fiscal budget was approved. Donna and Saisa attended the MNA Leadership day where continued work on MNA’s Strategic Plan took place. They were present for the MNA BODs meeting too.


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Apr. – Certificate of Deposit account was successfully open. Saisa has worked hard toward May’s education forum. Table reserved for Nurses Fair at AAMC. Juliana will make up the basket for the raffle. Kimi’s Tech Talk was on Self Beating Heart 3Dprint made from stem cells!

May – Donna, Deanna, Saisa attended Nurses Fair at AAMC to promote District 3 and MNA/ANA. We had great attendance at our table due to the raffle and our gift bag give a-ways. We joined forces with DNA 5 to present a incredible education forum, “Working as a Nurse in a Humanitarian Emergency: The Good, the Bad, and Changing Role” presented by Deborah Wilson, MPH, MSN, RN who is a current doctoral student at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. She shared her experience with working Doctors Without Borders humanitarian group, and the changing role of this group, especially drawing attention to the need for nurses to be present “at the table” when policies are developed that in far the role of nurses! Ms. Wilson published article to appear in the June issue of AJN, American Journal of Nursing, presenting her research she shared with us. Many thanks to the Department of Health of Annapolis for the use of their conference room for this event. Many thanks to Mary Kay Demarco, MNA President and MNA Executive Director, Jennifer Arigo for attending the presentation!! A Big applause to Saisa Neel for the hard work put forth in planning this successful event. Also, many thanks to DNA 5 for being willing to co-sponsor this forum.

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MNA District 5Prince Georges County and Montgomery CountyPresident: Eucharia Mbagwu, DNP(c), MSN, RNSecretary: VacantTreasury: VacantBoard of Directors: Nwamaka Oparaoji, DNP(c), MSN, RN Wendy Post Vernell DeWitty, PhD, RN Lou Bartolo, DNP(c), MSN, RN Leslie Uduhiri, DNP(c), MSN, FNP

Committees:District Rep to MNA Board: Nwamaka Oparaoji, DNP(c), MSN, RNChair of Nominating & Teller Committee: Carol Holness, DNP, MSN, RNNominating Committee Doris Clark, PhD, MSN, RNRep to MNA Legislative Committee Alysia Falby, MSN, RNLegislative Committee: Michelle Nesbitt-Johnson, DNP, MGA, RN, NEA-BCProgram Committee: VacantScholarship Committee: VacantWebmaster Valerie Swan, PhD, MSN, RN, CNEAcknowledgement: Herolda Hedd, DNP, MSN, RN – Immediate Past

President and Doris Onyima, MPH, BSN, RN – Immediate Past President-Elect

HighlightsDistrict 5 vision aligns with that of MNA. Board members meet monthly and engages its members through biannual dinner meetings, email notifications, as well as through the Maryland Nurse. We focus on recruitment and member participation through visibility at workplace, nursing schools and the community. We have participated and/or achieved the following in 2018-2019:

• A successful 2018 fall dinner meeting• $4000 given in scholarships to 8 nursing students in 2018• Participation in “Nurses Night at Annapolis”• Participation in MNA 2018 convention• Joint spring dinner meeting with District 3 in Annapolis in 2019• Active recruitment campaign for new members• Reforming and reshaping the district• Next dinner meeting will be held on November 6, 2019

Thanks to all board members for all your hard work and all members for your contribution. For more information, visit our website www.md5nurse.com.

Submitted byEucharia Mbagwu, DNP(c), MSN, RN,President District 5


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MNA District 7Harford and Cecil County

Board Members

President: Madelyn Danner, MSN, RN, CNEPresident-elect: vacantPast President: Sadie Parker, MA, RNTreasurer: Bijou Mahanti, RN Secretary: Sonia Galvan, MSN, RN, CNEDirectors-at-Large: Barbara Biedrycki, RN, NP Barbara Polack, RN

Committee Members

MNA Board Representative: Barb BiedrzyckiCommittee on By-Laws: Sonia GalvanCommittee on Finance: Bijoy MihantiCommittee on Legislation: Barbara Biedrzycki, Zach ShulerCommittee on Nominations: Madelyn Danner, Bijoy MihantiNominations Chair: Bijoy MihantiProgram Committee: vacant

Highlights of 2018-2019

• The BOD determined in February 2019 that the bylaws reflect the current functioning and structure of D7 and that the BOD did not have changes to bring forth at this time. Linda Stierle was consulted and agreed no other action was needed at this time.

• Gave out two MNA District 7 scholarships for nursing students who are dually enrolled in an associate and a bachelor of science degree in nursing, one to a Harford Community College nursing student and one to a Cecil College nursing student.

• Provided a District 7 Award with a framed certificate, one-year membership in MNA/ANA and a cash award to graduating nursing students selected by faculty, three to Harford graduates (who graduate 3x/yr) and one to a Cecil College graduate

• Educational programs held: The Role of the Nurse in Washington (September), Management of the Flu, Then and Now (January)

• Community Outreach efforts: contributed a basket to auction for the “CCA Festival of Trees,” proceeds of which support the Chesapeake Cancer Alliance; provided seeds and potting


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materials at “Earth Day” event in Aberdeen, helping families to plant seeds while teaching the importance of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet; cleaned gardens and grounds around SARC of Bel Air as a service project; displayed nursing memorabilia at the Edgewood and the Perryville Libraries in May for Nurses’ Week.

• Made focused effort to increase member engagement. Polled members to identify ways to increase engagement. Meeting dates changed from Mondays to Tuesdays and conference call vs in person meetings also tried after viewing the received responses. Exploring social media sites younger members commonly use. No significant change noted in engagement as yet.

• Participation in MNA activities: Donated gift basket to MNA Convention; participated in Nurses’ Night in Annapolis.

• Met with State Senator Bob Cassilly on May 9th as a follow up to conversations started during Nurses’ Night in Annapolis. Discussed recent health care-related legislation and a need to protect all health care workers, not just first responders, from violence.

• Set up nursing displays in one Harford and one Cecil county library display case during the month of May to celebrate Nurses’ Week.

• Held one fundraiser to support scholarship fund (Panera Dough for Funds).

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MNA District 8

MNA District 8 has been diligently trying to revitalize its’ Board of Directors.

Mary Beachley has been serving as Interim President.

On August 13, 2019, District members participated on a call to discuss the ballot and those interested in running for a position.

District Members on the call: Jennifer Cooper, Carol Adams, Sharan Koza, Maureen Lal, Debbie Disbrow, Mary Beachley

MNA Representatives on call: Mary Kay DeMarco, President and Jennifer Arigo, Executive Director

Purpose of call: Discussion of revitalizing District 8 and re-establishing official leadership positions.

There was discussion and consensus among the group that a ballot was needed to submit to MNA for the upcoming 2019 MNA elections.

MNA offered their continued support for our District. MNA is currently managing District’s 8 bank account and are providing statements for our review. They encouraged us to develop a ballot for this election if we have enough interested members on the call now.

Mary reached out to Karen Bream and Jennifer Stricker-Plude who were interested in being on this call but had work conflicts to see if either member would be willing to accept their name to be placed on the ballot for either the Secretary or Board member position, which they were.

Mary prepared a draft ballot and circulated it for additions and corrections and then submitted it to MNA in preparation for the upcoming annual election.

A follow-up conference call to discuss a future meeting and develop an agenda was scheduled for Wednesday September 25 at 7:00 PM.


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MNA District 9

Highlights of 2018-2019

MNA District 9 Board of Directors and Committee Chairs:

President Adrienne Jones, RNVice President Cathy Gibson, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, CLCSecretary Paula M. Luskus, BSN, RNTreasurer Kathy Miller, RNC, BSNPast Treasurer Alvina Bass, MS, RNMNA Board of Directors Representative Dr. Melani Bell, DNP, RNDirector at Large/Program Director Donna Noccolino, MSN, BSN, CCM, ACM, RN Committee on Bylaws and Policy Dr. Melani Bell, DNP, RNCommittee on Legislation Shirley Michele Allen, MSN, RNCommittee on Nominations Cathy Gibson, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, CLCCommittee on Membership Cathy Gibson, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, CLC

District 9 (Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties) continues to move forward to increase our membership, provide support and educational opportunities to all our members, to be active in our communities and supportive of MNA’s Mission and Goals. Convention 2018 - District 9 supported the event by providing two door prizes for the Raffle Drawings and participated in the Convention. Joe Luskus helped the Nursing Foundation with sales of Raffle tickets.

2019 EVENTS:

February: Nurses Night in Annapolis:DNA 9 members joined the MNA nursing forces for the very successful Nurses Night with the Legislators. Always a highlight.

May Annual Awards/ Scholarship Dinner: May 6, 20191. Promote, support and encourage the advancement of Nursing by providing two nursing

scholarships. $1,000 for Basic Nursing Program and $1,000 for Advanced Practice. They are presented at this dinner.

2. Promote Professional Organization membership by providing a MNA/DNA one year Membership to the Graduating Student of the Year.3. Promote and provide professional development for nurses with the CEU presentation.


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“OPIOID CRISIS”Presented by

Rear Admiral Joan HunterAssistant Surgeon General, USPHS

4. Recognize Nursing Accomplishments by presenting awards for:• Grace Brown Educator of the Year Award• Joanne Zwick Caring Award• Nurse of the Year Award

Honoring all branches of Nursing by displaying a handmade quilt that depicts nursing in all its categories. Designed for the 100th Anniversary of MNA. Squares were created by nurses throughout Maryland and assembled by a MNA 9 member Anne Marie Barnett.

Paying Honor to our deceased Nurses through the Nightingale Tribute prior to the Special Awards Presentation.

Attendees had a great educational evening as well as a silent auction and many door prizes.

Recognition:Introduction of the President of MNA Mary Kay DeMarco PhD, RN, CNE; Jennifer ArigoExecutive Director of MNA and our Local and State political leaders.

Community Support:On May 11, 2019 DNA 9 provided Blood Pressure monitoring during “National Active and Retired Federal Employee Recognition Day” held at the Northern Senior Center in Charlotte Hall, MD.

September 10, 2019 DNA 9 Annual Business MeetingMeeting was attended by regular DNA 9 members and several new, potential members.The business meeting was conducted followed by a CEU presentation.

“What Health and Healthcare Disparities Does the LGBTQIA Population Face, and Why Healthcare workers need to Understand?”

Presented By:Donna Noccolino, MSN, BSN, CCM, ACM, RN

& Allison Agnew, Project Manager, Medical Affairs, Affirmative Action Speaker for MWHC

The participants enjoyed a catered meal by Panera, an overview of DNA 9, an educational offering and great networking opportunities as well as some door prizes.

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Nursing Foundation of Maryland Board of Trustee Members:

President: Donna C. Downing-CorddryV. President: VacantSecretary: VacantTreasurer: Ed SuddathMembers: Barbara Biedrzycki Jo Fava Hochuli Dr. Richard TalleyEx-officio: Jennifer Arigo, MNA Chief Staff Officer2019 Retired Trustee: Dr. Patricia Travis Tina Zimmerman

The Nursing Foundation of Maryland (NFM), a public charitable 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promote and foster the education and practice of Registered Nurses in the state of Maryland. As a public foundation, we derive charitable contributions from YOU, the public. We need your support! Please consider supporting our fund raising activity during the Annual Convention by buying tickets for our Gift Basket raffle or participating in our 50/50 Raffle drawing.

Our charitable activities for 2018-2019 consist of setting up an Amazon Smile account. This website will explain all about how Amazon Smile works, https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_rspo_laas_aas. Enclosed in the convention packet is a description of the Amazon Smile program, parts relevant to you, taken from their website listed here.

BIG THANK YOU to Gift Basket donors for 2018, We are so VERY grateful to: (generated $460)

Jennifer ArigoBarbara Biedrzcki (2) basketsJuliana ChangMary Jean SchumannCommittee on FinanceMANS Board of DirectorsDistrict 7 membersDistrict 3 membersDistrict 9 members

AND to all who participated in the 50/50 Raffle drawing ($251)!TOTAL of $711.00


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The generosity of so many people have allowed NFM to offer the following scholarships for 2019:

1. The Nursing Foundation of Maryland Scholarship (RE-NEWED)2. The Travis Nursing Scholarship3. Maryland General Hosp. SON Alumnae Assoc. Education Scholarship4. Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency Scholarship5. Mercy Hosp. Nursing Alumnae Scholarship6. Scholarship for Global Health (NEW)7. Shauna Parker Memorial Scholarship (NEW)

We were sad to see long time trustees for NFM to step down this year, Patricia Travis and Tina Zimmerman! We will miss them dearly their passion and commitment to NFM’s mission. Words cannot express the gratitude for all their years of work for NFM!!

We Welcome Beverly Lang and Ed Suddath to the Board of Trustees!

And as always my continued appreciation for all who have served as Trustees to this worthy foundation, past and present!!

Respectfully Submitted,

Donna C. Downing-CorddryNFM President

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Provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive StatementsProvision 1The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person.

Provision 2The nurse’s primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, community, or population.

Provision 3The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the patient.

Provision 4The nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice; makes decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote health and to provide optimal care.

Provision 5The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to promote health and safety, preserve wholeness of character and integrity, maintain competence, and continue personal and professional growth.

Provision 6The nurse, through individual and collective effort, establishes, maintains, and improves the ethical environment of the work setting and conditions of employment that are conducive to safe, quality health care.

Provision 7The nurse, in all roles and settings, advances the profession through research and scholarly inquiry, professional standards development, and the generation of both nursing and health policy.

Provision 8The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public to protect human rights, promote health diplomacy, and reduce health disparities.

Provision 9The profession of nursing, collectively through its professional organizations, must articulate nursing values, maintain the integrity of the profession, and integrate principles of social justice into nursing and health policy.

Source: Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (2015) Silver Spring, MD: American Nurses Association; pg. v. Cite as (ANA, 2015; p. v)Reproduced with permission of the publisher. © 2015 American Nurses Association


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The American Nurses Association’s Bill of Rights For Registered NursesRegistered nurses promote and restore health, prevent illness and protect the people entrusted to their care. They work to alleviate the suffering experienced by individuals, families, groups and communities. In so doing, nurses provide services that maintain respect for human dignity and embrace the uniqueness of each patient and the nature of his or her health problems, without restriction with regard to social or economic status.

To maximize the contributions nurses make to society, it is necessary to protect the dignity and autonomy of nurses in the workplace. To that end, the following rights must be afforded.

I. Nurses have the right to practice in a manner that fulfills their obligations to society and to those who receive nursing care.

II. Nurses have the right to practice in environments that allow them to act in accordance with professional standards and legally authorized scopes of practice.

III. Nurses have the right to a work environment that supports and facilitates ethical practice, in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Nurses and its interpretive statements.

IV. Nurses have the right to freely and openly advocate for themselves and their patients, without fear of retribution.

V. Nurses have the right to fair compensation for their work, consistent with their knowledge, experience and Professional responsibilities.

VII. Nurses have the right to a work environment that is safe for themselves and their patients.

VIII. Nurses have the right to negotiate the conditions of their employment, either as individuals or collectively, in all practice settings.

Disclaimer: The American Nurses Association (ANA) is a national professional association. ANA policies reflect the thinking of the nursing profession on various issues and should be reviewed in conjunction with state board of nursing policies and practices. State law, rules and regulation govern the practice of nursing. The ANA’s “Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses” contains policy statements and does not necessarily reflect rights embodied in state and federal law. ANA policies may be used by the state to interpret or provide guidance on the profession’s position on nursing.


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117TH MARYLAND NURSES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION

OCTOBER 1-2, 2020 CLARION RESORT FONTAINEBLEAU HOTEL

OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND.

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