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Volume 22 • Number 2 April, May, June 2015

President’s Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

CEO Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

National Nurses Week 2015: National Nurses Week History . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Save the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Florence Nightingale Pledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Peer Assistance Program in Nursing: PAPIN is Here for YOU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Prescriber Service Announcement from the Peer Assistance Program in Nursing . . . . . .5

Member News: New and Returning SCNA/ANA Members . . .6 Member Get a Member Rewards . . . . . . . . . .6

Members: Dues Deductibility for the SC Nurses Association Calendar Year 2014 . . . . . . . . .7 SCNA Membership Application . . . . . . . . . . .8

South Carolina Nurses Association: 2015 Election Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 April - September 2015 SCNA Calendar . . . . .9

Advocacy: SCNA Advocacy Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Stay Informed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Advocacy Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

News You Can Use: ANA Convenes Professional Issues Panel on Workplace Violence and Incivility . . . . . . .12 Nursing, Environment, and Health . . . . . . . .13

Nurses Helping Nurses: Nurses House to Hold Fourth Annual “Dolphins for Nurses Campaign” to Help Nurses in Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19

President’s Column

Connie B. Varn, MN, RN

Join me as I briefly reminisce about embarking on the magnificent journey in becoming a registered nurse. Life and nursing were much simpler then! However, I was looking at life through the eyes of a 19 year old. In my first nursing course, I remember being in awe of the nursing faculty. The instructors “knew everything” and I trusted and ingested every morsel of knowledge shared in the classroom and clinical settings! I remember how concepts were instilled in me when I received the charge to practice nursing ethically, as an accountable, responsible care provider; to practice with integrity and to display genuine care and concern for my patients and their families. Now, as an educator, I too strive to instill these same values in my students.

The American Nurses Association has declared 2015 the “Year of Ethics”! The latest Gallop Poll has confirmed, for the 13th consecutive year, that nurses have been chosen as the most trusted, ethical professionals in America. This coincides with the ANA’s most recent publication and release of the revised Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements. Also, the ANA has designated the theme of National Nurses Week, May 6-12, as “Ethical Practice, Quality Care.”

As a nurse practicing in acute care, clinics, community settings, or in nursing education, we are often confronted with a variety of ethical situations. Some of these ethical issues are

Ethical Practice, What Does it Mean?related to patient and family decision making. As nurses, we have a responsibility to serve as advocates when confronted with ethical dilemmas involving our patients and their families. Do we follow through by questioning, confronting, or reporting? Or do we close our eyes or turn our back on the issue or event? So, what do you do when you are talking with a colleague at work and detect the odor of alcohol on their breath? Or you notice that your co-worker has had a definite change in their level of performance? What will your action be?

Often, no one will know what your decision was. Only, you will know. Will you regret the decision or lack of action? I implore you to recall the emotion that you had when you started your nursing career. Remember the “heart” and compassion that you had for your patients. The excitement you felt when you knew that you had truly practiced the essence of nursing? When you held your patients hand because they were afraid, or as you were leaving at the end of the shift your patient said, “Thank you”? Do you still experience the same emotion?

Recall how you felt when you graduated from your nursing program, the anticipation of your first job as a graduate nurse? You had every good intention to put into practice all the concepts instilled in you and how you were charged to “practice the profession of nursing.” Remember the Nightingale Pledge?

Daily, nurses are involved in making ethical decisions and empowering their patients and their families. It is imperative that every nurse have a personal copy of the Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements. South Carolina nurses, did you know that the Code is a component of the Laws Governing Nursing in South Carolina? You, are legally required to follow the guidelines and mandates of the Code in your practice of nursing. You, the registered nurse, provide the highest quality of nursing care when you practice ethically and with integrity.

Connie Varn

—April, May, June 2015—The South Carolina Nurse www.scnurses.org

Judith Curfman Thompson, IOMCEO and Lobbyist

I trust that by the time that you receive this edition of the SC NURSE that spring will have sprung in SC. As I write this, I actually just took off my long wool coat with lovely scarf crocheted by Rosie Robinson and a hat and gloves…and was still chilly! At least we have not been in the mess that most of the eastern part of the nation has experienced! This too shall pass and spring will have been here officially on March 20.

This issue of the SC NURSE features two exciting activities in the world of nurses: A newly revised Code of Ethics and Nurses Week 2015. I know that we are early in wishing you a Happy Nurses Week 2015, but, better early than late or not at all. May Nurses Week 2015 be a reminder to each of you as to how remarkably valuable you are to the healthcare system of your community, your state, your nation, and yes, even to the world around us. Thank you somehow always seems woefully inadequate for what you do, but thank you it is for your knowledge, expertise and willingness to be in places in all our lives that will always be remembered for the quality of the care that you provide.

ONWARD!

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President: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connie Varn President-Elect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheryl MitchellSecretary/Treasurer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stanley HarrisCommission Chair– Public Policy/Legislation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VACANTCommission Chair–Professional Advocacy and Development: . . . . . . . . . .Selina Hunt-McKinneyCommission Chair–SCNA Chapters: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VACANTDirector, Seat 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alice WyattDirector, Seat 2: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VACANTAPRN Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kahlil DemonbreunCommunity/Public Health Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Susan ClarkEdisto Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl PrickettNurse Educator Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian ConnerPiedmont District Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa BlackPsychiatric-Mental Health Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maggie JohnsonWomen and Children’s Health Chapter Chair (BOD Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonnie HoladaySNA-SC Representative (Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . .Savannah TurnerSCNF President (Ex-Officio): . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernice DaughertyCEO and Lobbyist: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judith Curfman ThompsonAssistant to the CEO: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rosie Robinson

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Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement or approval by the South Carolina Nurses Association of products advertised, the advertisers, or the claims made. Rejection of an advertisement does not imply a product offered for advertising is without merit, or that the manufacturer lacks integrity, or that this association disapproves of the product or its use. SCNA and the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. shall not be held liable for any consequences resulting from purchase or use of an advertiser’s product. Articles appearing in this publication express the opinions of the authors; they do not necessarily reflect views of the staff, board, or membership of SCNA or those of the national or local associations. South Carolina Nurse Copy Submission Guidelines:All SCNA members are encouraged to submit material for publication that is of interest to nurses. The South Carolina Nurse also welcomes unsolicited manuscripts written by members. Article submission is preferred in MS Word format and may be up to 1000 words. When sending pictures, please be certain to label them clearly since the editors have no way of knowing who persons in the photos might be. Preferred submission is by email to [email protected]. Please do not embed photos in Word files, but use jpg files. All articles submitted are subject to editing by the SC Nurse editorial staff.

SC Nurse Editorial Staff: Judith Curfman Thompson, Executive EditorRosie Robinson, Assistant Editor

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You Were Represented

SCNA Board Meeting

State Board of Nursing

Advisory Committee on Nursing

Advanced Practice Committee to the Advisory Committee on Nursing

Healthcare Collaborative Committee of the BME,BON and BOP

Deans and Directors

Coalition for Access to Healthcare Meetings

3-M Sub Committee on H. 3078

Meetings of Lobbyists concerning H. 3078

Healthcare Coordinating Council

DHEC Board meeting

SCNF Annual Membership meeting

CEAC UpdateFor a complete list of Approved Three

Year Providers and Approved Individual Activities please visit our Continuing

Nursing Education page on www.scnurses.org. You will also find all the information you need to know about how the SCNA CNE process works.

FNPs and other Primary Care APRNs

Be a true partner to your patients in rural SC! Great Primary Care FNP opportunities in rural

communities and other areas of high need across SC. Many rural or underserved practice sites may be eligible

for *NHSC programs or the *SC Rural State Incentive grant.

Contact Stacey Day, Director of Recruitment at

803-454-3850, ext. 2009 or via email to [email protected] and mention this referral.

Sorry, no RN or LPN recruitment at this time.*These programs are competitive, with awards highly dependent

on site HSPA scores and other factors.

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Our Staff Make the Difference!Opportunities for dialysis nurses in Columbia and Spartanburg areas.

Fax resume to Brittany at 904-390-7273

RN to BSN Online Completion Program

Why wait? Open the door to opportunity for a nursing career that offers reward across a lifetime of work.

Please visit www.pfeiffer.edu orwww.pfeiffer.edu/registered-nurse-to-

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SCNA Convention / APRN Pharm Conference October 22-24

National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually. And as of 2003, National School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week each year.

The nursing profession has been supported and promoted by the American Nurses Association (ANA) since 1896. Each of ANA’s state and territorial nurses associations promotes the nursing profession at the state and regional levels. Each conducts celebrations on these dates to recognize the contributions that nurses and nursing make to the community.

The ANA supports and encourages National Nurses Week recognition programs through the state and district nurses associations, other specialty nursing organizations, educational facilities, and independent health care companies and institutions.

A Brief History of National Nurses Week1953 – Dorothy Sutherland of the U.S. Department of

Health, Education, and Welfare sent a proposal to President Eisenhower to proclaim a “Nurse Day” in October of the following year. The proclamation was never made.

1954 – “National Nurse Week” was observed from October 11 - 16. The year of the observance marked the 100th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s mission to Crimea. Representative Frances P. Bolton sponsored the bill for a nurse week. Apparently, a bill for a “National Nurse

National Nurses Week HistoryWeek” was introduced in the 1955 Congress, but no action was taken. Congress discontinued its practice of joint resolutions for national weeks of various kinds.

1972 – Again a resolution was presented by the House of Representatives for the President to proclaim “National Registered Nurse Day.” It did not occur.

1974 – In January of that year, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) proclaimed that May 12 would be “International Nurse Day.” (May 12 is the birthday of Florence Nightingale.) Since 1965, the ICN has celebrated “International Nurse Day.””

1974 – In February of that year, a week was designated by the White House as “National Nurse Week,” and President Nixon issued a proclamation.

1978 – New Jersey Governor Brendon Byrne declared May 6 as “Nurses Day.” Edward Scanlan, of Red Bank, N.J., took up the cause to perpetuate the recognition of nurses in his state. Mr. Scanlan had this date listed in Chase’s Calendar of Annual Events. He promoted the celebration on his own.

1981 – ANA, along with various nursing organizations, rallied to support a resolution initiated by nurses in New Mexico, through their Congressman, Manuel Lujan, to have May 6, 1982, established as “National Recognition Day for Nurses.”

1982 – In February, the ANA Board of Directors formally acknowledged May 6, 1982 as “National Nurses Day.” The action affirmed a joint resolution of

the United States Congress designating May 6 as “National Recognition Day for Nurses.”

1982 – President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation on March 25 proclaiming “National Recognition Day for Nurses” to be May 6, 1982.

1990 – The ANA Board of Directors expanded the recognition of nurses to a week-long celebration, declaring May 6 -12, 1991, as “National Nurses Week.”

1993 – The ANA Board of Directors designated May 6 -12 as permanent dates to observe “National Nurses Week” in 1994 and in all subsequent years.

1996 – The ANA initiated “National RN Recognition Day” on May 6, 1996, to honor the nation’s indispensable registered nurses for their tireless commitment 365 days a year. The ANA encourages its state and territorial nurses associations and other organizations to acknowledge May 6, 1996 as “National RN Recognition Day.”

1997 – The ANA Board of Directors, at the request of the National Student Nurses Association, designated May 8 as “National Student Nurses Day.”


Celebrating National Nurses Week May 6-12, 2015 as part of The Year of Ethics

Florence Nightingale PledgeThis modified “Hippocratic Oath” was composed in 1893 by Mrs. Lystra E. Gretter

and a Committee for the Farrand Training School for Nurses, Detroit, Michigan. It was called the Florence Nightingale Pledge as a token of esteem for the founder of modern nursing.

I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.

Save The Date

SC Nurses AssociationState Convention

&APRN Pharmacology Conference

October 22-24, 2015*Pre-Con Event October 21

Greenville Marriott, Greenville SC

Room Rate $129.00 plus tax

Make reservations bySeptember 30, 2015

to get this rate.

Call 1-864-297-0300

Registration will openJuly 1, 2015

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More information will beposted to our website when

made available

The Year of EthicsThe publication of the newest edition of the Code of Ethics for

Nursing with Interpretive Statements 2015 took place in January. This revision is the result of the work of over 3000 nurses who participated with a steering committee of 15 to create the revision. This revision was exciting from the perspective of the outreach done to allow all who wished to comment on the Code to do so. The result is an updated thoughtful look at the profession of nursing in 2015.

As SCNA President Connie Varn said in her message “every nurse needs a copy of the Code of Ethics.” This is particularly true in the state of SC as the Code is referenced in both the code of laws for nurses 40-33-20 (62) and 40-33-70 and the regulations regarding nursing practice chapter 91-32. All nurses who are licensed in SC are held to all sections of the Code. You may purchase a copy at http://www.nursesbooks.org. There you will find a number of important publications for your practice as well as the Code of Ethics for Nursing with Interpretive Statements 2015. As with other benefits of membership the purchase price for members is lower than that for non-members. Group discounts do apply.


SCNA Annual Membership Meeting October 23rd

PAPIN is Here for YOU

The SCNA Peer Assistance Program in Nursing (PAPIN) offers weekly support groups for nurses who are in recovery from addiction to drugs or alcohol. The groups are free and offer peer support for dealing with addiction issues and re-entry into practice.

PAPIN MeetingsCity Location Day & Time Of Meeting

For details and contact information, go to www.scnurses.org and look for the PAPIN page under Nursing Resources.

City Location Day & TimeOf Meeting

Charleston Charleston Center,5 Charleston Center Dr.,Conf. room-Rm. 237B(call for code information)

Monday, 5 PM

Columbia Adolescent Recovery CenterStephenson Center720 Gracern Rd., Ste. 120Group room 5Columbia, SC 29210

Tuesday, 5 PM

Columbia Adolescent Recovery CenterStephenson Center720 Gracern Rd., Ste. 120Group room 5Columbia, SC 29210

Thursday, 5 PM

Florence Doctors Bruce & Lee Library509 Dargon StreetRoom 253 (second floor)

Wednesday, 6 PM

Greenville Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601

Monday, 6 PM

Myrtle Beach Office of Dr. Brian Adler1945 Glenns Bay Rd.

Thursday, 6:30 PM

Rock Hill Grace Lutheran Church426 Oakland Ave.Room 106

Wednesday, 5:30 PM

Spartanburg Spartanburg Public Library151 S. Church St.

Monday, 5:30 PM

Prescriber Service Announcement from the Peer Assistance Program in

Nursing (PAPIN)

Do you know your schedule?The rules have changed.

Since Aug. 18, 2014, tramadol (trade names: Ultram® and Ultracet®) has been classified as a schedule IV controlled substance.

The Deputy Administrator of the DEA, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 812(b)(4), finds that:1. Tramadol has a low potential for abuse relative to the drugs or substances in

schedule III. The abuse potential of tramadol is comparable to the schedule IV controlled substance propoxyphene;

2. Tramadol has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Tramadol and other tramadol-containing products are approved for marketing by the FDA to manage moderate to moderately severe pain; and

3. Abuse of tramadol may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to the drugs or other substances in schedule III.

What is the impact of the change in the schedule? A DEA license will be required in order to prescribe tramadol. If a DEA license was not previously obtained, one must be obtained prior to writing for tramadol.

Tramadol is not alone. Hydrocodone changed schedule too!

Since October 6, 2014, Hydrocodone containing products have been classified as Schedule II controlled substance.

After consideration of the analysis and rescheduling recommendation of the Assistant Secretary for Health of the HHS and review of available data, the Administrator of the DEA, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 811(a) and 21 U.S.C. 812(b)(2), finds that:

1. HCPs have a high potential for abuse. The abuse potential of HCPs is comparable to the schedule II controlled substance oxycodone;

2. HCPs have a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Several pharmaceutical products containing hydrocodone in combination with acetaminophen, aspirin, other NSAIDs, and homatropine are approved by the FDA for use as analgesics for pain relief and for the symptomatic relief of cough and upper respiratory symptoms associated with allergies and colds; and

3. Abuse of HCPs may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.

What is the impact of the change in schedule? Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in South Carolina cannot prescribe Schedule II controlled substances including hydrocodone containing products.

ReferencesHydrocodone. http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/fed_regs/rules/2014/fr0822.htmTramadol. http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/fed_regs/rules/2013/fr1104.htm



New and Returning SCNA/ANA MembersAs of November 25, 2014 – February 23, 2015

Darlene Amendolair Belton, SCBernadette Ayer Tega Cay, SCTammy Bagwell Simpsonville, SCLauren Bailey Charleston, SCSusan Ball Goose Creek, SCMarolyn Baril Aiken, SCJanet Bell Mount Pleasant, SCHeidi Bennett Charleston, SCSonya Best Lexington, SCShonna Bible Moore, SCSharon Black Winnsboro, SCMichelle Border Greenvill, SCColleen Boyd North Charleston, SCKristin Brogden Lexington, SCStacey Bumgardner Rock Hill, SCDorothy Burkett Williamston, SCCatherine Bushnell Bluffton, SCKathleen Case Charleston, SCCourtney Catledge Lancaster, SCIvie Claudio Lake Wylie, SCStacy Collier Elgin, SCBeverly Collins Aiken, SCChristina Cottrell Summerville, SCCarolyn Covington Dillon, SC

Barbara D’Anna Bluffton, SCAiyorla Dash Goose Creek, SCJenna Donovan Mount Pleasant, SCJamie Downing Summerville, SCJamie Downing Summerville, SCDoris Drayton Columbia, SCMelissa Dunn Indian Land, SCBambie Floyd Georgetown, SCSheila Fore Piedmont, SCVestel Freshour Warrenville, SCLori Fritz Mount Pleasant, SCJuliemar Furr Longs, SCMelissa Galan Columbia, SCMarie Gehling Orangeburg, SCAnna Gomes Duncan, SCShawnta Grant North Charleston, SCCameo Green Hopkins, SCTeresa Hathcox Lexington, SCJanice Holloway Bluffton, SCCarla Holmes Anderson, SCRenita Irving Batesburg, SCDeborah Jenkins Greenville, SCLisa Johnson Boiling Springs, SCNicole Johnston Greenville, SC

Ginger Jordan Conway, SCColeen Kennedy Conway, SCRenee King Anderson, SCNaomi Land West Columbia, SCAmanda Langford Fort Mill, SCAngela Lanier Taylors, SCTheresa Lawson Pelzer, SCGregory Lonscak Bluffton, SCBenjamin Marett Rock Hill, SCVickie Maurer Honea Path, SCHeidi May Rock Hill, SCJessica McCall Laurens, SCShalanda McGriff Pamplico, SCMarianne Moore Turbeville, SCJeanine Murrow Holly Hill, SCTimothy Naumann Piedmont, SCAimee Newsom Columbia, SCAda Nwankudu Florence, SCMary Oliver Columbia, SCNatali Patterson Columbia, SCDeborah Pearson Greer, SCLorrie Peyton Florence, SCMichael Phillips Charleston, SCStephen Proctor Charleston, SC

Kenda Proffitt Aiken, SCNancy Rector Hilton Head, SCRebecca Reed Gilbert, SCJason Richard Columbia, SCCatherine Rivera Ridgeland, SCLaurie Runyans Enoree, SCPandora Ryant Orangeburg, SCKimberly Santos Summerville, SCAmy Sharpe North Augusta, SCAndrea Simmons Summerville, SCLauren St Armand Summerville, SCDanielle Taflan Simpsonville, SCKaren Thompson Pawleys Island, SCEric Tobin Chula Vista, CAPatrick Todd Columbia, SCVincencia Trowell Montmorenci, SCSharon Walb Greenwood, SCBonnie Williams Elgin, SCChelsea Williams Moncks Corner, SCElizabeth Williams Lexington, SCJennifer Wood Myrtle Beach, SCKathy Wright Taylors, SCAlyssa Zalar Greer, SC

New SCNA-Only Members

As of November 25, 2014 – February 23, 2015

Mollie Carter Columbia, SCShelli Gibbs Harleyville, SCMeredith Heyde Simpsonville, SCMarty Hucks Florence, SCTrang Lusk Seneca, SCRachel Payne Chapin, SCToni Pinckney Summerville, SC

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Dues Deductibility for the SC Nurses AssociationCalendar Year 2014

Full Reduced SpecialTotal Dues: $283 $141.50 $70.75

Breakdown: ANAPortion $146 $73 $36.50 SCNA Portion $137 $68.50 $34.25 SCNA Only $187 ANA Only $191

Full Membership- ANA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 20.23% for a figure of

$29.54 of your full ANA dues of $146.00.

- SCNA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 12.1% for a figure of $16.58 of your full SCNA dues of $137.00.

- Therefore, a total of $46.12 is non-deductible of your total dues payment of $283.00.

Reduced Membership- ANA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 20.23% for a figure of $14.77

of your full ANA dues of $73.00.


- Therefore, a total of $23.06 is non-deductible of your total dues payment of $141.50.

Special Membership- ANA Portion of dues that is non-deductible is 20.23% for a figure of $7.38

of your full ANA dues of $36.50


- Therefore, a total of $11.52 is non-deductible of your total dues payment of $70.75

*SCNA Only Membership- SCNA dues that are non-deductible is 1.08% for a figure of $2.02 of your

SCNA Only dues of $187.

ANA Only Membership- ANA dues that are non-deductible is 20.23% for a figure of $38.64 of your

ANA Only dues of $191.

Please check with your accountant as to whether in your individual case any of your SCNA dues fee is deductible for business/professional expenses as this varies widely.

This information is published each year in the South Carolina Nurse or you can call 803-252-4781. Thank you for your continued support of your profession through your professional organization.

*Revised with correct SCNA-Only % January 30, 2015



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April-September 2015 SCNA Calendar April 15, 2015 List of Nominations Due from SCNA Board and Chapter ChairsMay 1, 2015 Bylaws Proposals DueMay 1, 2015 Proposal Resolutions due to SCNAMay 15, 2015 4:00pm Conference Call SCNA BOARD MEETINGSMay 15, 2015 12:00pm-1:00pm Conference Call if desired CHAPTER CHAIRS May 15, 2015 Final Ticket Due to SCNA Board of Directors MEETINGMay 18, 2014 Consent to Participate / Bio Form / Picture due for the July SC Nurses May 17, 2014 10:00AM APRN CHAPTER MEETINGJuly 1, 2014 Date of eligible membership to vote in electionAugust 16, 2014 10:00AM APRN CHAPTER MEETINGAugust 21, 2015 1:00pm-4:00pm SCNA BOARD MEETINGSAugust 21, 2015 12:00pm-1:00pm CHAPTER CHAIRS MEETINGSeptember 14, 2015 Election Notice MailedSeptember 18, 2015 last day to file consent to participate as officer on file at SCNASeptember 18, 2015 List of members eligible to vote posted on SCNA websiteSeptember 21, 2015 Election Opens

For a full calendar see www.scnurses.org

Call for ResolutionsAny SCNA member may research, write and submit

resolutions for consideration by the 2015 SCNA Annual Meeting. Resolutions should be submitted in form for printing to the Reference Committee through SCNA at 1821 Gadsden St., Columbia, SC 29201. Resolutions are due by May 1, 2015.

Guidelines for writing and submitting resolutions can be downloaded from http://www.scnurses.org/?SCNAAnnualMeeting

2015 Official Call for Suggested SCNA Bylaw Revisions

Please consider this the official call for any suggested SCNA bylaw revisions for consideration at the 2015 SCNA Annual Meeting to take place this Fall. A full set of current SCNA Bylaws can be obtained via the SCNA web site at http://www.scnurses.org/?Bylaws All proposed revisions must be submitted to SCNA by May 1, 2015. Please forward to:

SCNA-Bylaws Committee1821 Gadsden StreetColumbia, SC 29201FAX (803-779-3870)

2015 Election Nominations

The SCNA Nominating Committee has called for member suggestions for the 2015 election. Nominations are due May 1st.

In 2015, members will elect:

Secretary/Treasurer Commission Chair-Public Policy/LegislationCommission Chair-Professional Advocacy and Development

Current Officers Eligible to run again:Commission Chair- Professional Advocacy and Development – Selina Hunt-McKinneySecretary/Treasurer – Stanley Harris

Current Board Members Eligible to run for office other than the one they currently hold:Selina Hunt-McKinney – Commission Chair – Professional Advocacy and DevelopmentStanley Harris – Secretary/Treasurer

SCNA Chapters will also hold elections for:Vice ChairSecretary/Treasurer

SCNA Chapter Ballot will be with the SCNA Ballots for those SCNA members who are also signed up as SCNA Chapter members. Nominations may be submitted at the same time as nominations for SCNA officers. All nominations are due to SCNA by May 1st 2015.

Note that both the nominator and nominee for the SCNA 2015 elections must be SCNA members in good standing. Call SCNA at 803-252-4781 if you would like more information on any of these positions.

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The SCNA Board of Directors has created the SCNA ADVOCACY FUND to assist in supporting the advocacy work already done by the SCNA on behalf of the profession of nursing. This fund will assist in covering the costs of the advocacy work done by SCNA. These costs have been increasing as opportunities for action have also increased. These opportunities are in all areas of nursing practice. The Fund was unveiled during the SCNA APRN Chapter’s workshop recently held in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The attendees were most generous in getting the Fund off to a good beginning.

All members of the SCNA Board of Directors have also been asked to contribute in addition to all the volunteer time that they provide for advocacy on behalf of the nursing profession. SCNA Chapter members will also be challenged to participate in this exciting effort.

The Advocacy Fund will augment the SCNA budgeted amounts that are needed for a variety of costs related to advocacy. Contributions may be made by anyone to SCNA. The Fund is not a tax-deductible item for individuals due to the fact that it will be used for advocacy and lobbying. Donations may be made using the information found on the SCNA WEB site. Donations may be made by check or by credit card and can be made month by month.

Join your peers as they work to ensure that nursing will be a forward moving profession!

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The quickest and easiest way to find your personal member of the SC House of Representatives and the SC Senate is to go to www.scstatehouse.gov once on this page look for the “find your legislator” in the lower middle portion of the page. Enter your address and your legislators will appear.

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House Bill 3078 whose principle author is Rep. Jenny Anderson Horne, Republican of Charleston and Dorchester, was introduced and has been heard in the 3M Sub-Committee. Rep. Horne represents District 94 serving Charleston and Dorchester counties. She was first elected to the House in 2008. A graduate of USC Honors College Rep. Horne earned her law degree from USC School of Law. She practices law in Summerville and is very involved in her community. Rep. Horne serves on the House Judiciary and Ethics Committees. As the lead sponsor of H3078 Rep. Horne created this bill to help improve health access and quality of primary health for citizens in SC. SC also thanks the following members of the House of Representatives as of February 10, 2015 are also sponsors of House Bill 3078: • RepresentativeWendyK.Nanney(R)ofGreenville• RepresentativeMeritaA.“Rita”Allison(R)ofGreenvilleandSpartanburg• RepresentativeGaryE.Clary(R)ofPickens• RepresentativeLeolaC.Robinson-Simpson(D)ofGreenville• RepresentativeRobertL.Brown(D)ofCharlestonandColleton• RepresentativeF.Michael“Mike”Sottile(R)ofCharleston• RepresentativeMcLainR.“Mac”Toole(R)ofLexington• RepresentativeJosephH.Jefferson,Jr.(D)ofBerkeleyandDorchester• RepresentativeWendellG.Gilliard(D)ofCharlestonCounty• RepresentativeRobertQ.Williams(D)ofDarlingtonandFlorence• RepresentativeDonL.Wells(R)ofAiken• RepresentativeChristopherA.Corley(R)ofAiken• RepresentativeWilliamG.“Bill”Herbkersman(R)ofBeaufortandJasper• RepresentativeJosephS.Daning(R)ofBerkeley• RepresentativeDonnaC.Hicks(R)ofSpartanburg• RepresentativeDeborahA.Long(R)ofLancasterandYork• RepresentativeEdwardL.Southard(R)ofBerkley• RepresentativeG.R.Smith(R)ofGreenville

An excellent turn out for this hearing from APRNs was most exciting. This bill is completely in line with the Institute of Medicine’s report on the future of nursing. This bill outlines promotion of the practice of advanced practice registered nursing to the fullest extent of the education, licensure, and certification. The bill also emphasizes adding fully qualified health care providers to SC’s health care system. Access to health care in our state is a critical issue with underserved populations in both urban and rural areas. Many testified during the Sub-Committee meeting. While the meeting did not as of this date (February 10, 2015) move the bill from the Sub-Committee to the full committee it did have a robust hearing. At the same time that House Bill 3078 was moving forward a Bill H 3508 was introduced by Medicine. This bill as of (February 23, 2015) has not yet been heard in Sub-Committee. Quite frankly while there are some parts of the 3508 bill that are issues that have been long discussed to remove barriers to APRN practice there are other parts of this bill that would restrict APRN practice even more than it now is restricted in SC.

Advocacy ActivitiesThanks go to the AARP in SC for its testimony in support of H3078 and its

work on behalf of promoting access to healthcare for all in SC. Teresa Arnold, AARP SC State Director, testified on behalf of AARPs 570,000 members in SC. Ms. Arnold in conjunction with Coretta D. Bedsole, AARPs Director of Advocacy, are working on behalf of our bill. The work continues. Be sure to stay in touch with the most up to date information by joining the Legislative Support Team, going to SCNA’s website, and being in touch with SCNA.



Congratulations to Clemson University School of Nursing recently named a National Center of Excellence for Nursing Education by the National League of Nursing. Only 36 Schools and Colleges of Nursing hold this honor which requires evidence of excellence and innovation in all programs. Other recipients include Duke U, Johns Hopkins, U Conn, Villanova, Indiana U and Ohio State U.

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The goal of the Steering Committee for the ANA Professional Issues Panel on Workplace Violence and Incivility is to develop a position statement, additional resources and detailed guidance for registered nurses and employers on addressing workplace violence and incivility.

The Steering Committee consists of 4 co-chairs and 24 members from all educational backgrounds and a variety of workplace environments and meets regularly via conference calls. A list and bios of committee chairs and members can be found on the ANA website under the Policy and Advocacy tab in Issue Panels. The committee work convened December 1st and is scheduled to be completed in six to nine months.

The Advisory Group’s purpose is to provide the first public comment on the work of the Professional Issues Panel, to provide references, resources and personal experiences to inform the work of the Panel. The Advisory Group will also offer suggestions and assistance in the development of any resources or products that come out of the Professional Issues Panel.

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Twenty years ago, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released its “Nursing, Health, and the Environment” report, and we should all be proud that one of South Carolina’s most respected public health nurses, Lil Mood, contributed significantly to it. The document, echoing many of the tenets of nursing established by Nightingale, called for an increased awareness of environmental health for all nurses and challenged the profession to incorporate environmental health principles into its practice and expand its knowledge of health hazards related to environmental dangers. Sadly, in an era characterized by unprecedented technological and economic growth immediately followed by terrorism, fear, and economic decline – and peppered with numerous struggles for the profession all along the way – the recommendations failed to become embedded into every day practice for most nurses. Yet, many nurses are increasingly aware that human health is interconnected with both the natural and built environments.

The Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments (ANHE…pronounced “Annie”) was formed in 2008 and declares that “we are in a new dawn regarding environmental health.” Comprised of four work groups (education, practice, research, and policy/advocacy), AHNE is committed to addressing the environment-health link. Furthermore, AHNE believes that it is the duty of all nurses to protect human health-especially for those who are most vulnerable – by understanding the impact of the environment on health and advocating for change that will make the environment healthier. Please check out AHNE at http://envirn.org/pg/groups/4104/alliance-of-nurses-for-healthy-environments/ to become educated and involved.

According to this excerpt taken from the IOM report, the following are basic skills that all nurses should have when it comes to environmental health. How are you doing?

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principles and underpinnings of the relationship between individuals or populations, and the environment (including the work environment). This understanding includes the basic mechanisms and pathways of exposure to environmental health hazards, basic prevention and control strategies, the interdisciplinary nature of effective interventions, and the role of research.

II. Assessment and referralAll nurses should be able to successfully complete

an environmental health history, recognize potential environmental hazards and sentinel illnesses, and make appropriate referrals for conditions with probable environmental etiologies. An essential component of this is the ability to access and provide information to patients and communities, and to locate referral sources.

III. Advocacy, ethics, and risk communicationAll nurses should be able to demonstrate knowledge

of the role of advocacy (case and class), ethics, and risk communication in patient care and community intervention with respect to the potential adverse effects of the environment on health.

IV. Legislation and regulationAll nurses should understand the policy framework

and major pieces of legislation and regulations related to environmental health.

ReferencesInstitute of Medicine (1995). Nursing, health, and the

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The South Carolina Hospital Association, The South Carolina Nurses Association, and the Coalition for the Care of the Seriously Ill are encouraging all of our members, partnering organizations, businesses, and the public to celebrate National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) and SC Healthcare Decisions Day (SCHDD). The purpose of NHDD/SCHDD is to inspire, educate and empower the public and healthcare professionals about the importance of advance healthcare planning. Less than 30 percent of the population has an advance directive such as a Healthcare Power of Attorney or Living Will, which guides decisions about healthcare if a person is unable to make his or her wishes known. NHDD/SCHDD is April 16 of each year. The goal is to encourage the public to express their wishes regarding healthcare advance directives, and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be.

A durable power of attorney for health care is a document that names your health care proxy. Your proxy is someone you trust to make health decisions if you are unable to do so. A living will tells how you feel about care intended to sustain life. You can accept or refuse medical care. There are many issues to address, including tube feeding, dialysis, organ donation and breathing machines. The brochure “Isn’t It Time We Talk?” provides information on the types of advance directives available in our state, guidance on how to determine what is important to you, and how to talk about your healthcare decisions with your loved ones and healthcare providers.

Here are some ways that your hospital or organization can get involved: 1. Educate your employees, patients, and communities on the importance of advance care planning.

Encourage them to complete a Living Will or designate a Health Care Power of Attorney. 2. If your organization has a wellness incentive program in place, consider rewarding employees for

having up-to-date advance directives in place. The SC Hospital Association promotes advance care planning to staff by allowing employees to earn wellness points that count towards a health insurance premium discount if they attest that they have a current advance directive.

3. Become an official participant of National Healthcare Decisions Days by participating or hosting an event, no matter how small, by signing up at http://www.nhdd.org/join/.

4. Distribute SC Healthcare Decisions Day information at health fairs and community events.5. Provide a link on your website to SC Healthcare Decisions Day.6. For more ways to get involved, take a look at the Action Guide.

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(March 4, 2015) - Nurses House, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its fourth annual “Dolphins for Nurses Campaign” to raise funds for nurses in need throughout the United States. The initiative, sponsored by The Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future, invites nursing groups and staff at hospitals nationwide to offer blue and gold paper dolphins in exchange for $1 or $5 donations between April 12 and May 12. The Dolphins for Nurses Campaign will culminate during National Nurses Week 2015, May 6-12. All proceeds will be allocated towards the Nurses House Service Program to benefit nurses facing serious health issues and other dire circumstances.

Nurses House, Inc. is the only national 501(c)3 organization offering financial assistance to Registered Nurses in need. The organization’s main goal is to provide short-term aid to nurses who are unable to support themselves financially as a result of illness, injury, disability, or catastrophic event. Any registered nurse in the US who is facing hardship and whose monthly income is insufficient to meet the cost of basic living expenses is encouraged to apply for assistance. The application is available on the Nurses House website www.nurseshouse.org or by calling (518) 456-7858 x25.

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MiSSioN oF tHe boArD oF NUrSiNgThe mission of the State Board of Nursing for South

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This mission is accomplished by assuring safe initial practice as well as continuing competency in the practice of nursing and by promoting nursing excellence in the areas of education and practice. The Board licenses qualified individuals as licensed practical nurses, registered nurses or advanced practice registered nurses. Complaints against nurses are investigated and disciplinary action taken when necessary. Schools of nursing are surveyed and approved to ensure quality education for future nurses.

boArD VACANCieS There are currently four vacancies on the South

Carolina State Board of Nursing. Board members serve terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Board members must be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Vacancies must be filled for the unexpired portion of a term by appointment of the Governor.

Pursuant to Section 40-33-10(A) of the Nurse Practice Act, when appointing members to the Board of Nursing, the Governor will give consideration to include a diverse representation of principal areas of nursing, but not limited to hospital, acute care, advanced practice, community health, and nursing education. Registered nurse and licensed practical nurse members must be licensed in South Carolina, be employed in nursing, have at least three years of practice in their respective

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professions immediately preceding their appointment, and reside in the district they represent. Lay members represent the public at large as consumers of nursing services and may not be licensed or employed as a health care provider. No Board member may serve as an officer of a professional health-related state association.

There are two vacancies for Licensed Practical Nurse representatives from the state at large and two Registered Nurse vacancies - one representing Congressional District 1 and one representing Congressional District 6. An individual, group or association may nominate qualified persons and submit written requests to the Governor’s Office for consideration and appointment to the State Board of Nursing. If you or someone you know is interested in the licensed practical nurse positions on the Board of Nursing, a letter of request, along with a resume or curriculum vitae, should be submitted to Boards and Commissions, Office of the Governor, Post Office Box 11829, Columbia, SC 29211-1829.

CoMMittee MeMberS NeeDeDNomination forms for vacancies on the Advanced

Practice Committee, Advisory Committee on Nursing, and Nursing Practice and Standards Committee can be found on the Board’s website at www.llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing under Applications/Forms. A list of meeting dates for this year is located in this newsletter.

ADVANCeD PrACtiCe CoMMittee (APC)The Advanced Practice Committee (APC) is a standing,

Board-appointed committee established to review current advanced practice registered nursing (APRN) trends and practice. APC advises the Board and nursing community on the safe and competent practice of APRNs. APC

meets quarterly on the first Friday in February, May, August, and November of each year. There currently is a position open for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Psychiatric Mental Health Representative.

All APC members must be currently licensed in South Carolina, not under a current disciplinary order, certified and practicing in the area they represent. APC members are appointed for an initial term of two years with the possibility of reappointment by the Board for three years to provide for staggering of terms. Information from all interested parties is submitted to the Board for review and appointment/reappointment. Members’ perspectives and participation are valued and necessary for continuity, so regular committee meeting attendance is very important. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the APC, submit a completed nomination form, along with a curriculum vitae, to LLR-Board of Nursing, PO Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211.

ADViSorY CoMMittee oN NUrSiNg (ACoN)The Advisory Committee on Nursing (ACON) assists

the Board with long-range planning for nursing and facilitates collaboration between education and practice. ACON meets on the third Tuesday in February, April, June, and October. It meets on the last Tuesday in August and first Tuesday in December each year. There currently are positions open for two ADN Educator Representatives, a Nursing Services Administrator-Hospital (Sm/ Rural) Representative and a Nursing Services Administrator-Mental Health Representative.

All ACON members must be currently licensed in South Carolina, practicing in the area they represent and

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not be under a current disciplinary order. Members are appointed by the Board for an initial term of two years with the possibility of reappointment for three years to provide for staggering of terms. All nominations, as well as requests for reappointment, are submitted to the Board for review. Members’ perspectives and participation are valued and necessary for continuity, so regular committee meeting attendance is very important. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the ACON, submit a completed nomination form, along with a curriculum vitae, to LLR-Board of Nursing, PO Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211.

NUrSiNg PrACtiCe AND StANDArDS CoMMittee (NPSC)

The Nursing Practice and Standards Committee (NPSC) assists the Board of Nursing with issues affecting nursing practice in the state. The NPSC is charged with developing and revising advisory opinions and position statements. The NPSC meets quarterly on the second Thursday in January, April, July and October each year. There currently are positions open for a Registered Nurse Acute Care Representative, a Licensed Practical Nurse Representative and a Registered Nurse Representative Long Term Care Gerontology.

All NPSC members must be currently licensed in South Carolina, practicing in the area they represent and not be under a current disciplinary order. Members’ perspectives and participation are valued and necessary for continuity. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the NPSC, submit a completed nomination form, along with a curriculum vitae, to LLR-Board of Nursing, PO Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211.

Job oPPortUNitieS – SC LLr’S boArD oF NUrSiNg StAFF PoSitioNS

The SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation has two job opportunities on its Board of Nursing staff.

Nurse Administrator Manager iWorking in conjunction with the Nursing Board

Administrator, the Nurse Administrator/Manager I manages the practice, advance practice, and collaborative practice programs of the Board of Nursing and coordinates the practice, advance practice and collaborative practice processes/procedures to ensure compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, the Compact and LLR laws/policies/procedures. The Nurse Administrator/Manager I administers the APRN, RN, and LPN audit program/processes; composes/edits newsletter articles; assists with the Board’s disciplinary processes and supervision of licensure/APRN activities; manages the flow of practice and advanced practice activities through the Nursing Practice and Standards Committee (NPSC) and Advanced Practice Committee (APC) and the Board; and coordinates with the Nursing Board Administrator and Committee chair on the preparation/scheduling of meetings to include:

• Schedulingandcoordinationofrooms/equipment• Preparing agenda/materials/public notices of

meetings in accordance with FOIA requirements• Compiling/preparing meeting materials/website

postings and mail outs• Researching and providing information and

arranging appearances

The Nurse Administrator/Manager I also prepares meeting minutes; administers the Board’s procedures for Advisory Opinions and Position Statements to include coordinating the on-going review; coordinates all aspects of the NPSC and APC meetings; and coordinates travel reimbursement for committee members.

Minimum and Additional requirements:Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and

related nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in nursing and two (2) years of clinical

nursing practice experience. Degree must be from appropriately accredited institution. Must be licensed as a registered nurse by SC Board of Nursing.

other related Comments:This position may occasionally require overnight travel,

weekend work, and moving equipment, including tables and chairs up to 25 pounds. There will be daily use of computers.

to apply:Complete an application on-line at http://www.

jobs.sc.gov. You may look up - by Agency - SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation or by nursing positions.

Program Coordinator iiWorking in conjunction with the Nursing Board

Administrator, the Program Coordinator II manages the education services of the Board of Nursing to assure compliance with the Nurse Practice Act to include conducting statewide program on-site surveys. The Program Coordinator II coordinates the approval of nursing programs, evaluates testing statistics, provides consultation services to nursing programs regarding statutes/ regulations, composes/ edits newsletter articles, evaluates biennial nursing program reports for compliance with agency/ Board laws/ regulations and ensures current nursing education website information. The Program Coordinator II manages the Board’s survey procedure for initial and continuing approval of nursing education programs to include conducting site visits, preparing reports of findings for Board review/action and collaborating/ preparing reports with the site team chair for proposed new program surveys conducted. The Program Coordinator II manages the flow of educational activities through the Advisory Committee on Nursing (ACON) and coordinates with the Nursing Board Administrator and Committee Chair on the preparation/ scheduling of meetings to include:

• Schedulingandcoordinationofrooms/equipment• Preparing agenda/materials/public notices of

meetings in accordance with FOIA requirements• Compiling/preparing meeting materials/website

postings and mail outs• Researching and providing information and

arranging appearances

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The Program Coordinator II coordinates all aspects of the ACON meetings to include preparing meeting minutes and travel reimbursement for committee members.

Minimum and Additional requirements: Bachelor’s degree and relevant program experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in nursing education, nursing or

education with a minimum of 3 years experience in nursing education or curriculum development in a higher education setting. Degree(s) must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

other related Comments:This position may occasionally require overnight travel,

weekend work, and moving equipment, including tables and chairs up to 25 pounds. There will be daily use of computers.

to apply:Complete an application on-line at http://www.

jobs.sc.gov. You may look up - by Agency - SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation or by nursing positions.

APrN WritteN ProtoCoLS/ gUiDeLiNeS AUDitThe law requires the South Carolina Board of Nursing

to conduct a random audit of approved APRN written protocols/ guidelines at least biennially.

APrN Written Protocols and/ or guidelinesAudit FAQ

Q. Why was i chosen for the APrN Protocols and/ or guidelines audit?

The names for the audit were selected randomly by computer.

Q. What authority does the board have to perform the audit of APrN Protocols and/ or guidelines?

The Nurse Practice Act Chapter 33 Sections §40-33-34 (D)(2) and §40-33-34(H)(3) require the Board to conduct a random audit of approved written protocols and/ or guidelines at least biennially.

The South Carolina State Board of Nursing (SC BON) Nurse Practice Act Section Sections §40-33-34(D)(2) and §40-33-34(H)(3) stipulate that the original protocol(s) and/ or guideline(s) and any amendments must be reviewed at least annually, dated and signed by the nurse and physician and made available within seventy-two hours of request.

Q. How many APrNs are selected for the audit?The South Carolina Board of Nursing (SC BON) has

directed that a total of 5% of the APRN credentials be randomly selected for the audit of written guidelines and/or protocols. All audit response packets submitted to the SC BON from each nurse will be carefully reviewed for compliance with requirements.

Q. How many times can an APrN be selected forthe audit?

There is no limit to the number of times an APRN could be selected for audit. If a nurse has an active APRN credential, then he/she is eligible for audit selection.

Q. May i send my audit response documents by fax or email to the board office?

Documents sent by fax /or email will not be accepted. Mail all documentation together in one (1) envelope. Do NOT mail items separately. Audit response packets must arrive at the Board no later than the due date provided in the audit notification letter.

Q. What address do i mail my audit response packet and how can i ensure it arrives at the SC boN by the deadline?Mail the full and complete audit response packet to:

South Carolina Board of NursingPO Box 12367.Columbia SC 29211

Due to the large volume of documents which arrive daily, the SC BON Board staff will not be able to provide confirmation of receipt of the audit packet. However, each audited nurse will be sent an email notification regarding the outcome of his/ her audit. To ensure the nurse receives this important message, please be sure to provide an updated e-mail address or alternate method of contact to the Board.

If the nurse wishes to have confirmation of the day/ date their audit response packet arrives at the the SCBON office, the packet may be mailed at the licensee’s

expense to the SC BON using an overnight or 2nd day delivery service that provides the nurse with a tracking number that he/ she can utilize to monitor delivery with the shipping provider. Documents in this case should be mailed to:

South Carolina Board of Nursing110 Centerview DriveColumbia, SC 29210

Remember – Determination of compliance (or non-compliance) with the SC BON requirements will be based on the first and initial audit response packet received by the Board; therefore, it is imperative for each nurse to read and provide the requirements of the Nurse Practice Act Chapter 33 Sections §40-33-34 (D) and §40-33-34(H).

Faxed and/or emailed documents will not be accepted. Mail all documentation together in one (1) envelope. Do NOT mail items separately. Audit response packets must arrive at the Board no later than the due date provided in the audit notification letter.

Q. When did the board send out notification of audit to the APrNs selected this year?

General information regarding the upcoming audit was provided via e-blast to all licensees holding an active APRN credential in January 2015.

Individual nurses selected for the audit will receive written notification/ instructions to their address of record as reported to the Board.

Q. What is the penalty for not submitting a complete audit response packet – or – if my audit response packet does not arrive at the SC boN by the deadline?

An audited nurse who is unable to provide valid documentation demonstrating proof of the required

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written protocols and/ or guidelines will be considered non-compliant with the audit and may be issued disciplinary action, including invalidation of his/ her APRN credential.

Q. What documentation do i mail to the SC boN in my response packet?

For APRN Written Protocols(D)(1) Delegated medical acts performed by a nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, or clinical nurse specialist must be performed pursuant to an approved written protocol between the nurse and the physician and must include, but is not limited to: (a) this general information:

(i) name, address, and South Carolina license number of the nurse;

(ii) name, address, and South Carolina license number of the physician;

(iii) nature of practice and practice locations of the nurse and physician;

(iv) date the protocol was developed and dates the protocol was reviewed and amended;

(v) description of how consultation with the physician is provided and provision for backup consultation in the physician’s absence;

(b) this information for delegated medical acts: (i) the medical conditions for which therapies may be

initiated, continued, or modified; (ii) the treatments that may be initiated, continued, or

modified; (iii) the drug therapies that may be prescribed; (iv) situations that require direct evaluation by or

referral to the physician. (2) The original protocol and any amendments to the protocol must be reviewed at least annually, dated and signed by the nurse and physician, and made available to the Board for review within seventy-two hours of request. Failure to produce protocols upon request of the Board is considered misconduct and subjects the licensee to disciplinary action. A random audit of approved written protocols must be conducted by the Board at least biennially.

B. For CRNA Written Guidelines(H)(1) Nothing in this section may be construed to require a CRNA to obtain prescriptive authority to deliver anesthesia care.

(2) A CRNA shall practice pursuant to approved written guidelines developed with the supervising licensed physician or dentist or by the medical staff within the facility where practice privileges have been granted and must include, but are not limited to: (a) the following general information:

(i) name, address, and South Carolina license number of the registered nurse;

(ii) name, address, and South Carolina license number of the supervising physician, dentist, or the physician director of anesthesia services or the medical director of the facility;

(iii) dates the guidelines were developed, and dates the guidelines were reviewed and amended;

(iv) physical address of the primary practice and any additional practice sites;

(b) these requirements for providing anesthesia services: (i) documentation of clinical privileges in the

institutions where anesthesia services are provided, if applicable;

(ii) copy of job description; (iii) policies and procedures that outline the pre-

anesthesia evaluation, induction, intra-operative maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia.

(3) The original and any amendments to the approved written guidelines must be reviewed at least annually, dated and signed by the CRNA and physician or dentist, and must be made available to the Board for review within seventy-two hours of request. Failure to produce the guidelines is considered misconduct and subjects the licensee to disciplinary action. A random audit of approved written guidelines must be conducted by the Board at least biennially.

Q. What if i have had an address change of which i failed to notify the SC boN and i’m worried that i was chosen for the audit?

Section 40-33-38 (c) requires that a licensee notify the Board in writing within 15 days of any change of address.

Failure to notify the Board of a current mailing address will not absolve the licensee from the audit requirement, and may result in adverse action.

All actively licensed nurses are required to maintain current contact information on file with the SC BON. Verifying and updating a personal mailing address and/or email address is fast and easy online through the SC BON home page under Online Services and is available to all nurses 24/7 free of charge.

If a nurse has recently moved or changed his or her email address and is concerned that he/she may have been selected for the audit and would not receive notification, the nurse should:

1. Immediately go to the Board website under Online Services and update his/ her nursing file with the most current mailing address and email address.

2. E-mail [email protected] and request the SC BON Board staff check the licensure file to determine whether the licensee has been selected for the APRN written protocols and/ or guidelines audit. If the file indicates the nurse was selected for audit of his/ her written protocols and/ or guidelines, then he/she must mail a full and complete audit response packet to the SC BON for arrival at the Board office no later than the due date stipulated in the audit notice;

3. Read/ review the full FAQ list prior to submitting the audit response packet to the SC BON for review.

APrN CertiFiCAtioN, re-CertiFiCAtioN or reNeWAL

You must notify the Board of your certification, re-certification or renewal.

• Are you licensed as an advanced practiceregistered nurse (APRN)?

• Haveyourenewedyourcertification?• Did you know the Board does not automatically

receive notification you have renewed your certification?

• Didyouknow it is the licensee’s responsibility toprovide the Board with a copy of his or her current certification/recertification?

If you have recently become certified, recertified, or renewed your certification, mail a copy of your current certification card to: LLR-Board of Nursing, Attn: Advanced Practice Licensure, P. O. Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211. You may also scan your document and email to [email protected] or send your document by fax to 803-896-4515.

HoW CAN MY eMPLoYer VeriFY tHAt i HAVe A NUrSiNg LiCeNSe?

1. If you need paper evidence of your nursing license and the expiration date, you may obtain this information one of two ways: Click on Licensee Lookup on the Board of Nursing website. Enter the bare minimum information (i.e. your last/ first name or license number only [no letters like RN, R, etc.]). If you type information in all blocks and it is

not entered 100% the way it is in the system, you will receive an error message (appearing as if the nurse doesn’t hold a license in the state). You may print this page.

2. Licensees now have the capability, through LLR’s website, to download and print a wallet card as a courtesy after the license has been issued, reinstated or renewed. The cards can be printed from your printer. You will need Adobe Reader installed on your PC to view and print the card. For best results, use card stock instead of copy paper to print a more durable card. To print a wallet card, go to https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/SecurePortal/Login.aspx. Click on “Print License Card” and follow the instructions.

HoW CAN i CHeCk A LiCeNSe?To check a nursing license, you may utilize one or all

of the following options:1. SC Licensee Lookup - Go to https://verify.llronline.

com/LicLookup/Nurse/Nurse.aspx?div=17 As you enter information, it is recommended that you enter a portion of the nurse’s name only. You will be provided with the nurse’s name, city and state, license number, license type, date issued/expires, license status, and whether the license is multi-state or single-state.

2. Nursys QuickConfirm - Go to https://www.nursys.com/ click on QuickConfirm and follow the instructions. You will be provided with the nurse’s name, state of licensure, license type and number, license status, license expiration date and discipline status. The following states participate in QuickConfirm: AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, ID, IN, IA, KY, LA-RN, ME, MD, MA, MN, MS, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, US Virgin Islands, VA, WV-PN, WI, and WY. Go to NCSBN.org for updates as states are added.

3. Other States - Most states have licensee lookup/licensure verification on their websites. Links to Boards of nursing can be found at www.ncsbn.org.

You may check for discipline against a South Carolina nursing license on the Board’s website at www.llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing/ under Board Orders.

CHANgiNg YoUr NAMe oN YoUr NUrSiNg LiCeNSe

If you have had a legal name change, submit your written request, along with a copy of the legal document(s) (copy of marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order, etc.), to LLR – Board of Nursing, Post Office Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211 or you can send the request and documents by fax to 803-896-4515 attention Board of Nursing. Please indicate in your request whether you will use your middle name or maiden name for your middle initial or if you wish to hyphenate your name. For example, if Jane Ann Doe marries John Smith will she use Jane Ann Smith? Or Jane Doe Smith? Or Jane Ann Doe Smith? Or Jane Ann Doe-Smith? Your request will be processed within five business days of receipt in Board offices and will be reflected on Licensee Lookup within three to five business days after the change is made.

You may verify that your name change request has been processed on Licensee Lookup on the Board’s website (www.llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing/). When utilizing Licensee Lookup, you do not have to enter complete names. For example, “J” and “Smith” will search for records with a last name of “Smith” and a first name beginning with “J.” Refer to Section 40-33-36(B) of the Nurse Practice Act regarding statutory requirements for your name on your license. You may view the Nurse Practice Act – Chapter 33 located under Law/Policies on the Board’s website.

HAVe YoU MoVeD?Section 40-33-38(C) of the South Carolina Code

of Laws (Nurse Practice Act) requires that all licensees notify the Board in writing within 15 days of any address change. So you do not miss important time-sensitive information from the Board, such as your courtesy renewal notice, audit notice or other important licensure information, be sure to notify the Board immediately whenever you change your address. Failure to notify the Board of an address change may result in discipline. You may change your address online utilizing the address change form under Online Services found on the Board’s website.

Note: Changing your address with the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) does not change your address on your licensing records with the South Carolina State Board of Nursing.




boArD MeMberSCarol A. Moody, RN, MAS, NEA-BC, Congressional District 4 - PresidentSamuel H. McNutt, RN, CRNA, MHSA, Congressional District 5 - Vice PresidentAmanda E. Baker, RN, MSN, MNA, CRNA, Congressional District 2 - SecretaryVacant, Congressional District 1W. Kay Swisher, RNC, MSN, Congressional District 3Vacant, Congressional District 6Karen R. Hazzard MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Congressional District 7Anne Crook, PhD, Public MemberJames E. Mallory, EdD, Public MemberVacant, (2) Licensed Practical Nurses At Large

Vacancies: [See Section 40-33-10(A) of the Nurse Practice Act for prerequisites and requirements]

SoUtH CAroLiNA boArD oF NUrSiNg CoNtACt iNForMAtioN: Main Telephone Line (803) 896-4550Fax Line (803) 896-4515General Email [email protected] www.llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing/

The Board of Nursing is located at Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building, 110 Centerview Drive, Suite 202, Columbia, SC 29210. Directions to the office can be found on the website – www.llr.sc.gov - at the bottom of the page. The Board’s mailing address is LLR - Office of Board Services – SC Board of Nursing, Post Office Box 12367, Columbia, SC 29211-2367.

Normal agency business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Offices are closed for holidays designated by the state.

boArD oF NUrSiNg ADMiNiStrAtioNNancy G. Murphy, Administrator [email protected]

oFFiCe oF iNVeStigAtioNS AND eNForCeMeNtMain Telephone Line (803) 896-4470

ViSit tHe boArD WebSite oFteNThe Board recommends all nurses licensed by or working in South Carolina visit

its website (www.llr.sc.gov/pol/nursing/) at least monthly for up-to-date information on nursing licensure in South Carolina. The Board of Nursing Website contains the Nurse Practice Act (Chapter 33-Laws Governing Nursing in South Carolina), Regulations (Chapter 91), Compact Information, Advisory Opinions, Position Statements, Licensure Applications, Continued Competency Requirements/ Criteria, Application Status,

Licensee Lookup, Disciplinary Actions, and other helpful information. The Nurse Practice Act, Regulations, Advisory Opinions and Position Statements are located under Laws/Policies. The Competency Requirement and Competency Requirement Criteria, which includes continuing education contact hours, are located under Licensure. You will also find Board Meeting Calendar, Agendas, Minutes and Board Member names and the area they represent.

The Board hopes you will find this information useful in your nursing practice.

board of Nursing Meeting Calendar for 2015Board and Committee meeting agendas are posted on the Board’s website at least

24 hours prior to meeting.

Board of Nursing Meeting May 14-15, 2015Board of Nursing Meeting July 30-31, 2015Board of Nursing Meeting September 24-25, 2015Board of Nursing Meeting November 19-20, 2015

Advanced Practice Committee May 1, 2015Advanced Practice Committee August 7, 2015Advanced Practice Committee November 6, 2015

Advisory Committee on Nursing April 21, 2015Advisory Committee on Nursing June 16, 2015Advisory Committee on Nursing August 25, 2015Advisory Committee on Nursing October 20, 2015Advisory Committee on Nursing December 1, 2015

Nursing Practice & Standards Committee April 9, 2015Nursing Practice & Standards Committee July 9, 2015Nursing Practice & Standards Committee October 8, 2015

Designated 2015 State Holidays Observed OnConfederate Memorial Day May 11, 2015National Memorial Day May 25, 2015Independence Day July 3, 2015Labor Day September 7, 2015Veterans Day November 11, 2015Thanksgiving Day November 26, 2015Day After Thanksgiving November 27, 2015Christmas Eve December 24, 2015Christmas Day December 25, 2015Day after Christmas (Expected Observance) December 28, 2015


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