SRNA NewsBulletin Winter 2015

News BulletinVolume 17, No 1, Winter 2015

Leadership Edition

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COUNCIL

Strategic planning priorities for 2015. Top 3 items council discussed.

RNSP EDUCATION

8 highlights for those seeking RN specialty practice information.

HOPE’S JOURNEY

A personal story by the founder of the first medical daycare in Canada.

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The Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association (SRNA) is a professional licensing body established in 1917 by the Registered Nurses Act of the provincial legislature. Its purpose is to set standards of education and practice for the nursing profession, and to license and support nurses as RNs to ensure the public receives quality nursing care.

The SRNA NewsBulletin is published by the SRNA. Its purpose is to inform RNs about the Association’s activities, provide a forum for discussion and information of topical interest. Inclusion of items in the SRNA NewsBulletin does not imply endorsement or approval by the SRNA. A subscription is $21.40 per year, outside Canada, $30.00 per year. ISSN 1494-76668

Managing Editor: Shelley SvedahlE-mail: [email protected]

The SRNA office is located at 2066 Retallack Street, Regina, SK S4T 7X5Phone: 306-359-4200 FAX: 306-359-0257Toll Free: 1-800-667-9945E-mail: [email protected]: www.srna.org

SRNA CouncilPresident: Signy Klebeck, RN 306-659-4289President-Elect: Linda Wasko-Lacey, RN 306-882-2359Members-at-LargeGlen-mary Christopher, RN 306-786-0420Robin Evans, RN 306-337-3354Nicole Gerein, RN 306-843-2079Warren Koch, RN (306)-591-7719

Pamela Komonoski, RN(NP) 306-966-2397Kathy McFadden, RN 306-848-2141Noreen Reed, RN 306-883-4471Public RepresentativesKaren Gibbons 306-729-4306James Leach 306-244-4800Heather McAvoy 306-652-5442Executive DirectorKaren Eisler, RN 306-359-4235

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Developing a Learning Plan

A Journeyof Hope

Call for Auditors

Leading Practice

Connections

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SRNA NewsBulletin 2015 Winter 3

The past few months have been very member-focused and active for the SRNA. We are pleased to provide you with highlights from our SRNA Council meeting for two days in November:These are the top three items Council discussed:

• Follow-up from the October 6, 2014 Special Meeting. SRNA participated in meetings with the Ministry on October 22 and 24. Council requested a meeting with Minister Duncan prior to Christmas.

• Staff presentations on the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) and the RN Specialty Practice.

• Presentation by Valerie Phillips, Victoria Schmid, and Kinda Kealy on the “Stop the Line” Project that is underway in Saskatoon.

Council met in August to review the 2014 environmental scan, and develop the 2015 ENDs. That document is included on page 4 of this publication.

Strategic Planning Priorities for 2015

The SRNA is moving forward with a relational approach to profession-led regulation. For us, this means building positive relationships by being transparent, empathetic, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to our mandate to protect the public, which we will do together with our RNs and RN(NP)s. ‘Together’ in public protection means - maintaining confidence in the profession and striving for excellence, partnership and collaboration, leadership and influence, and fairness in regulation. We support RNs and RN(NP)s to deliver these standards and continuously expand their knowledge and skill to ensure the safe care of the people of Saskatchewan. If you wish any additional detail, please contact the SRNA at 1-800-667-9945 or email us at [email protected].

Happy Holidays from the SRNA Council and StaffWe wish you all the best in 2015! During the holiday season our office will be closed from noon December 24, 2014 to January 4, 2015. We will re-open at 8:00 am Monday January 5, 2015.

Council HighlightsSigny Klebeck, RN, SRNA President and Linda Wasko-Lacey, RN, SRNA President-elect

• Follow-up from the October 6, 2014 Special Meeting. SRNA participated in meetings with the Ministry on October 22 and 24. Council requested a meeting with Minister Duncan prior to Christmas.

• Staff presentations on the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) and the RN Specialty Practice.

• Presentation by Valerie Phillips, Victoria Schmid, and Kinda Kealy on the “Stop the Line” Project that is underway in Saskatoon.

VISION RNs and RN(NP)s are leaders in healthy communities.

In the Public Interest

Profession-led regulation is the regulation of a profession by its members. The regulatory body is accountable for ensuring members are competent in providing the services that society has entrusted to them. Individual members are personally accountable for their professional nursing practice through adherence to the code of ethics, practice standards and maintaining competence.

Effective January, 2015

Accountable profession- led regulation in the public interest through standards of practice, a code of ethics, competence assurance, education pro-gram approval, and continuous quality improvement.

Collaborative relationships for excellence in regulation, citizen engage-ment, and health system transformation.

Safe, competent, ethical, and culturally appropriate individual and family-centred care.

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MISSION Better Health for all through nursing regulation, professional practice, and collaboration.

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We are pleased to provide some highlights and brief summary from this process to date.

Many told us we should expand dialogue opportunities, consider ways for collaboration and engagement, ensure our messages are timely and clear, and deliver content in ways an the audience prefers – whether that be a retired member or a student. We’re listening. From a service perspective, we are now looking for ways to improve our delivery processes to membership, whether that is in our face-to-face, written or electronic communication.

From a visual perspective, the input received reminded us that it was time to reflect on our brand’s presence. There was general consensus that our current logo was a strong image, so only minor changes to enhance that logo are being introduced. Individuals told us it was important we retained prominence of the “RN”, standardize the colour (logo to remain in red), and adopt a series of new supporting colours, a portfolio of current images, internal templates, and modern, responsive typography.

These design elements were presented to and have been approved by Council. We are introducing this “new look” in this Newsbulletin. All transitions will be made in a cost-effective, thoughtful and sustainable way.

Recommendations also included that we review our current website. This is a longer-term project that we continue working toward into 2015. As an example, you may have already noticed some changes in our registration renewal home page. It integrates a series of icons to help guide a user to more direct information.

We are committed to ongoing improvements within our external and our internal communication processes.

Your thoughts are most welcome!

Service Brand Renewal Next Steps

Thank you to everyone who participated in SRNA’s service brand renewal process over the last few months. The process involved: building on past research, undertaking consultation with strategic audiences, analyzing perceptions or any misperceptions about our Association, and reflecting upon our visual image.

Please contact: Shelley Svedahl [email protected]

LeadingChangeRNs


RN Scope of Practice

The new Interpretation of the RN Scope of Practice document has been finalized. It will be going to the SRNA Council’s February meeting for approval.

RN Specialty Practices

The new SRNA document Standards for RN Specialty Practices has also been finalized. It will be going to the SRNA Council’s February meeting for approval, and incorporated into the new 2015 SRNA Bylaws which will be presented to the membership at the annual meeting, May 4, 2015 in Saskatoon. More details on RNSPs on page 8.

RNs Leading Change UpdateLinda Muzio RN, Project Manager

There are a number of activities on the go within the RNs Leading Change initiative.


RN with Additional Authorized Practice

The Interprofessional Advisory Group (IPAG) comprised of a pharmacist, public rep, northern RNs, RN(NP)s and physicians, has been working diligently in reviewing, revising and approving the SRNA Clinical Decision Tools (CDTs) in conjunction with the RN(NP) consultant. Forty-eight are now available on the website. Additional CDTs, necessary for the primary care RNs to continue to deliver health care services in their northern communities are being identified and will be developed in 2015.

An evaluation component has been built into the RNs Leading Change project specific to the RN with additional authorized practice component, which includes the PLAR process and the CDTs. The first evaluation occurred in the fall of 2013 with northern RNs, their employers and members of the public surveyed as to their perception of; the care being provided, the process and transition from the transfer of medical function process to the RN with additional authorized practice, and impact on client care. The overall results were positive. Late in 2014, members of the public who access these northern primary care clinics were once again surveyed, results pending. Surveys will continue this year and 2016 and 2017 with results on the website as they become avaiable.

Prior Learning & Recognition (PLAR)

PLAR is a mechanism that allows RNs to demonstrate that they possess the required competencies for the RN with additional authorized practice. The PLAR process began January 5, 2015. The application package and related documents are available on the SRNA website. If you are interested in becoming a RN with additional authorized practice but do not meet the eligibility criteria for PLAR, education courses are available through SIAST – NURS 225 Health Assessment and PHAR 271 Clinical Drug Therapy. The third course, Clinical Decision Making will be approved by the SRNA Nursing Education Program Approval Committee and available in March.

For more information:

Check www.srna.org for regular updates. I’d be pleased to answer any questions you may have. Please contact me at [email protected]


Education for RN Specialty PracticeBarb Fitz-Gerald RN, Lead

The broad scope of RN practice allows for a diversity of specialty practices. These RN specialty practices (RNSP) are skills, treatments, or interventions within the scope of registered nursing that are provided to clients in a specific practice setting. SRNA’s draft document, Standards for RN Specialty Practices, is to come into effect in the fall after it is incorporated into the new SRNA Bylaws at the May 4, 2015 Annual Meeting in Saskatoon, and sets out the educational requirements for these activities.

The document sets out several responsibilities for safe client care and RN practice that are shared between the SRNA, an RN and the employer. The responsibilities are considered standards for practice that all RNs must adhere to. For that reason, it is important that every RN take time to read and understand the document. We encourage you to take this opportunity, to use it as a learning goal for your 2015 Continuing Competence Program!


1The education content must be derived from evidence-informed research and is agreed

to by the experts within the employer organization. This includes point-of-care RNs, RN(NPs, clinical RN educators, clinical RN specialists, employers, and when required, other health-care professionals.

Highlights for RNSP Education

2 The specialized competencies to safely and competently

implement the activity must be identified and included in the education. When available, the competencies developed by an expert health-care organization are used. One example is the competencies identified in the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course that is provided by The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

3 A qualified educator must deliver the education. This person would have

the authority from their legislated scope of practice to perform the activity, and has attained the appropriate credentials. For example, the education for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is delivered by an instructor certified by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

4 To ensure the specialized competencies are obtained by a

learner, the educator who develops the learning plan would include specific information. This could include highlights of the RNSP policy, a snapshot of the client or population who will receive the care, or details on the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology that are applicable.

5 Practical experience to help to integrate the new knowledge with nursing practice

is required. For instance, before independently performing a pap smear or applying a back slab cast, it will be necessary for an RN to be directly supervised by a physician or RN(NP) for a period of time.

6 To ensure the specialized competencies are maintained, an

employer is obliged to maintain a record of those RNs who are approved to perform a RNSP in a specific setting.

7 The frequency for retesting and/or recertification for a RNSP are based

upon the recommendation of experts in healthcare or best-practices. When the specialists are not available, the experts within the employer organization [e.g. physician, RN(NP)] can recommend what is best.

8 To ensure best practices and standards of practice are maintained, all

RNSPs would be evaluated on a regular basis. The frequency for their review would come from evidence-informed research, the recommendation of an expert health-care organization or every 2 or 3 years. Quality improvement for a RNSP includes the feedback from those RNs who are implementing it, and from other health-care providers who are collaboratively delivering the client’s care. When appropriate, asking the client for feedback too would enhance future care for others.

To read more: the Standards for RN Specialty Practices document is available at: www.srna.org


Each year, RNs must complete four Continuing Competence Program (CCP) components, to comply with their professional obligation and primary responsibility for renewal of a practicing licence.The four CCP components that must be completed annually are: a personal assessment of the RN standards and competencies; obtaining feedback; developing a learning plan; and finishing with an evaluation of the learning plan. These components demonstrate the ongoing ability of a practicing member to integrate and apply the knowledge, skills and judgment, and personal attributes required to practice safely and ethically in a designated role and setting.

A Closer Look

A learning plan is a written goal-oriented document that helps you achieve your identified learning. To begin, take some time to reflect on what you would like to learn and what resources you will need to achieve your goals. Remember to link your chosen competencies from your personal assessment to the learning plan, feedback, and evaluation. Examples of questions to reflect on include:

• What aspect of my chosen competencies are important for to me to learn in my current practice role?• What education or training opportunities are available?• What resources can I use to learn more about a topic?• How will I know I have met my learning goals and this will make a difference to my practice?

Developing a Learning Plan (CCP)Barb Fitz-Gerald, RN, Manager, Regulation and Policy, and Cheryl Hamilton, RN, Manager, Practice and Policy

An electronic version of the learning plan is available for download to your computer at: http://www.srna.org/images/stories/Nursing_Practice/CCP_Learning_Plan_2013_07.pdf

The SRNA document, Continuing Competence Program, (2013), provides additional direction and information for developing your learning plan. It is available at: http://www.srna.org/images/stories/Nursing_Practice/Continuing_Competence_Program_Manual_2013_01_09.pdf All documents for the CCP are available online at www.srna.org under the continuing competence link.

The SRNA practice advisors provide confidential services and are available to assist individuals who have questions about the CCP. An advisor can be reached at [email protected]

The SRNA CCP is integral to professional nursing practice and is supported by The Registered Nurses Act, 1988 and the current SRNA Bylaws, Bylaw V.1 Continuing Competence.

• What aspect of my chosen competencies are important for to me to learn in my current practice role?• What education or training opportunities are available?• What resources can I use to learn more about a topic?• How will I know I have met my learning goals and this will make a difference to my practice?


The SRNA is seeking RNs and RN(NP)s who are interested in being auditors for the continuing competence program. Auditors will conduct a focused review of member documents.

Call for Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Auditors

Auditors are: Time Commitment:

RN(NP) auditors will be required for one full day at the SRNA office in Regina.RN auditors will be required for two full days at the SRNA office in Regina.

To apply:

Send a brief resume which includes an explanation of why you are interested in being a CCP auditor to [email protected]. The deadline to apply is February 15th. If you have questions, please call Cheryl Hamilton at 1-800-667-9945 or 306-359–4200 in Regina.

• Currently registered in good standing with the SRNA.

• Have attention to detail.• Knowledgeable of the CCP.• Interested in becoming

involved with the SRNA.• Not a member of another

SRNA regulatory committee.

The project plan includes the formation of a short term committee. It will recommend the framework for a jurisprudence requirement for RN and RN(NP) practice as part of the Continuing Competence Program (CCP).


Project Plan Implementation

The SRNA is developing the project plan for the implementation of the jurisprudence requirement to be implemented in the 2017 Registration Renewal Year (fall 2016). The bylaw to support this requirement will be presented to members at the 2015 SRNA Annual Meeting on May 5, in Saskatoon. Information on jurisprudence was also included on page 5 of the Fall 2014 SRNA NewsBulletin. All NewsBulletins are on the SRNA website under the Communications tab.

http://www.srna.org/images/stories/Communications/NewsBulletin/SRNA_Fall2014_NB.pdf

The project plan includes the formation of a short term committee. It will recommend the framework for a jurisprudence requirement for RN and RN(NP) practice as part of the Continuing Competence Program (CCP). The committee will meet in early 2015 at the SRNA. If you are interested in participating on this committee please contact Barb at [email protected] by January 15, 2015.

SRNA JurisprudenceProject Plan

NCLEX-RN®

On November 15, 2014 the SRNA began taking applications for Graduates of Canadian Nursing Education Programs and Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN)s to write the NCLEX-RN®. The NCLEX-RN® is administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and is delivered by Pearson VUE. The SRNA provides applicants with the eligibility to write the exam and grants registration and licensure to practice as a RN in Saskatchewan. Eligible applicants can begin writing the exam in January 2015 at the Pearson VUE site at the Midtown Plaza in Saskatoon, and a temporary site on specific dates only at the Double Tree Hilton in Regina.

Information on the SRNA’s requirements for exam eligibility, general information, frequently asked questions, exam dates and locations, and resources are found at https://www.srna.bz/how-to-apply/exams/nclex or by contacting the SRNA at [email protected]

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As founder of the first medical daycare in Canada, many ask me “Why are you doing this?” The answer is one I don’t have to think long about. Nursing is more than a career to me, it is reflection of my personal journey. Nurses are innate caregivers with a heart for people. Our choice in profession is motivated by a passion and desire to help others, to make a difference. And so, doing what I do is fulfilling that personal mission.

As a 1993 graduate, we were expecting our first baby. Excited and anticipating family and career I was full of hope for tomorrow. At 18 weeks gestation during my pediatric rotation, missing a class on neural tube defects, I was having my first ultrasound. The words dashed the dream I had of a “perfect, healthy baby”. Spina bifida, hydrocephalus, surgery, complications… This day changed the rest of my life.

Acacia was born August 12, 1993 perfect. Living a vibrant 18 years filled with love, empathy and passion, she spent months of her life in hospital. As her mom, my eyes were opened to the wonderful world of parenting a child with special needs. It was a path no one would freely choose but I thank God every day that it chose me. Being Acacia’s mom inspired me as an RN in MPICU and NICU. I thought this would be my forever career as I loved the children and families I cared for every day. It was personal, familiar and I understood the grief and pain parents were facing in our unit. Then there was Hope.

A Journey of HopeJacqueline Tisher, RN, Founder & CEO, Hope’s Home

Hope Dawn Marie had spina bifida and hydrocephalus. The difference was she had no parents. A child with a tracheotomy, night time ventilation required 24 hour nursing care - she needed us. The only issue was I wanted to keep my job and be Hope’s foster mom. This seemed impossible due to the lack of community care for families of children with complex medical needs. Hope lived 10 months in the hospital

while we advocated for support. She passed away in 2004 waiting to go home. In her memory we have

Hope’s Home today.

Hope’s Home started in 2005 for one boy with complex medical needs and his sister. We offered medical daycare so this family could work. Soon news spread and Hope’s Home grew. Today Hope’s Home has 2 daycare centers, 2 supportive living

homes plus respite and a plan to build in Regina. Prince Albert has a 90 space daycare

center with 4 respite beds and 2015 we will be opening in Saskatoon.

Hope’s Home – it is a personal journey of passion being a mother and a nurse. I am privileged to work with the Hope’s Home family filled with staff, parents and children who remind us daily “there’s no place like Hope”.

Please visit www.hopeshome.org for more information.

As founder of the first medical daycare in Canada, many ask me “Why are you doing this?”

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Chantal Leonard, CEO, Canadian

Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) led an

interactive Leading Practice workshop

with more than 220 members on October 7

(Saskatoon) and 8 (Regina). Through case

studies and group discussion, they focused

on legal issues, common trends, privacy,

collaborative practice and telling the RN

story.

Chantal also spoke about the role of CNPS

in providing legal support for nurses and

the nurse as an expert.

The afternoon was spent with SRNA staff

exploring several components of the RNs

Leading Change project. Updates on the

Special Meeting, RN Specialty Practices

and RN Scope of Practice were provided.

Leading Practice WorkshopTerri Belcourt, RN, Nursing Advisor, Learning & Engagement

Imagine the voice of 11,000 RNs in our province taking 30 seconds to help inform our patients and the public about the RN role and why our active presence in their care is so important.

Leading an activity on creating an elevator speech for RNs a video linked the science/theoretical knowledge to the human/hands on care that is such a necessary part of nursing practice. The video was created by the Cleveland Clinic and is on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDDWvj_q-o8

The purpose of the elevator speech activity was to create a short message that can be used to explain the RN role to the public and to patients. Participants were asked to work in groups to identify one main (most important) idea or thought about RN practice. The end result was to complete the following sentence – “I am going to be here for you to …” Participants were then asked to add in three supporting points or key messages to complete this sentence – “What that means is …” What benefits will patients experience with RNs involved in their care? What tangible ways will the patient see you fulfilling your role as their RN?

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We all know community building is important in many areas of our lives. We build community within our families, the neighborhood in which we live, our workplaces, parent groups, hobby groups, or wherever we may be. We also know that each and every community needs nurturing to ensure community members are thriving and the community continues to be a place where people want to be. Our nursing community needs this same care and attention if it is to thrive.

Incidences of inappropriate interpersonal relationship skills, harassment of co-workers and not functioning as a team member are several trends in allegations of professional incompetence and professional misconduct for SRNA members (SRNA, 2013).

As professional registered nurses we know we are held to a high standard through our standards and foundation competencies and our code of ethics. We have made a promise to our patients, the public and each other to treat each other with respect and dignity.

ConnectionsTerri Belcourt RN, Nursing Advisor, Learning & Engagement

Toolkit to Help Create Community in the Workplace in DevelopmentSo why are there bullying or lateral violence issues in our workplaces? Why do they seem to be getting worse and what are we doing to change this course?

One initiative the SRNA has supported over the past year is an Ad hoc Committee for Creating Community in the Workplace. This group of SRNA members is creating a tool kit for workplaces to use to help nurture their health-care communities.

Some of the options in the toolkit will include:

*Self-use tools such as online power point presentations and links to videos that can be shared during staff meetings to help foster rich discussion.

*Collection of articles to provide research for policy development or a team charter.

*Steps to facilitating a Socratic Dialogue to create a safe space for discussions to occur and for all members of the team to share their expertise.

These and other tools will be available in early 2015 as part of a new SRNA member education program. Building community might be an area of focus for your team’s professional development in 2015. Your group could work on learning activities together to foster an improved sense of community in your workplace.


ElevatorSpeeches

October 7 & 8, 2014

Participants at two SRNA sponsored workshops were asked to create an elevator speech for registered nurses. The purpose of the activity was to create a short message that can be used to explain the RN role to the public and to patients.

Participants were asked to work in groups to identify one main (most important) idea or thought about RN practice. The end result was to complete the following sentence – “I am going to be here for you to …” Participants were then asked to add in three supporting points or key messages to complete this sentence – “What that means is …” The ending of the elevator speech was suggested to be, “My first priority is you today so please let me know how I can help.” The following quotes were created during this exercise.


I am your RN today. I am going to be here for you to oversee your plan of care, watch for changes in your health and act on those changes quickly and efficiently. I will work with you, your family and other health-care team members to ensure you receive the best care for the best possible outcome.

I am your RN today. I am going to be here for you to be your advocate. I will provide you with compassionate and expert care based on critical thinking skills which I have developed through our educational program and governing body which holds us accountable to you. I am going to be with you and your family every step of the way.

I am your Registered Nurse today. I am going to be here for you to coordinate and facilitate your care. What this means is I am here to listen to you and partner with you to meet your needs; I will advocate for and with you and provide you with education; and I will respect your dignity and ensure your privacy. My first priority today is you, so please let me know how I can help.

As a Registered Nurse, I possess the knowledge and skills to assist with navigating your care, to ensure the best possible health-care outcome. I am going to be here for you to: help you navigate to the best possible health-care outcome. What that means is: I have the knowledge and skills to guide you, and to be your advocate. I will be attentive to your needs.

As an RN, I am your eyes, your ears and your voice. My eyes will constantly look for changes in your condition. My ears will listen to your concerns. My voice will advocate for you.

I am your RN today. I am going to be here for you to take care of you and advocate for you as we work together to get you back to your normal.

I am your RN today. I am going to be here for you to put your needs first, I will be your voice and your advocate; I will work with my team to give you the best care possible.

I am your RN today. I am going to be here for you to assess all of your needs; listen to your concerns. I’ll act on your behalf and I will provide you with a professional knowledge and resource base so you are an active participant in your health-care.

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I am your RN today

I am your RN today. I am going to be here for you, your family and your community to listen, understand, educate and advocate. Together we can!

I am your RN today. I am going to be here for you to take time to listen and assess your needs and provide quality client focused care.

I am your RN today. I am going to be here for you to help you navigate to the best possible health-care outcome. What that means is I have the knowledge and skills to guide you and to be your advocate. I will be attentive to your needs.

I am your RN today. I have the professional knowledge to provide evidence – based care. What that means is I will assess, intervene, teach and advocate, to offer the best possible care to you individually, your family and your community.

I am your RN today. What that means is based on my educational background I have the skills and abilities to provide safe, competent and compassionate care individualized to your needs

I am your RN today. I am going to be here for you to make sure the right person is caring for you and your health-care needs. What that means is I will work with other health-care team members to assess, plan and monitor your care and make adjustments as needed.

I am your RN today. I am going to be here for you to help you navigate this complex health-care system. What that means is that I’m here to listen, to be your advocate and support you and your family safely through this journey and help you understand your health condition and treatment plan.

I am your RN today. I will be taking care of you and advocating for you as we work together to get you back to your normal.



I am your RN today

Registered nurses are here to optimize your health and to keep you safe. What that means is that registered nurses have extensive knowledge, education and legal regulations to keep the public safe and RNs competent. Registered nurses are leaders in public and patient advocacy. RNs support individuals, groups and populations to enhance their capacity to take ownership of their own health.

I am your student registered nurse today. I am going to be here for you to be the eyes, ears, brains, and heart for your health. I am there to support you and provide the best quality care to allow for the smoothest road to recovery. What that means is I will be a listener for your concerns and help you understand your health. I will care for you with the highest level of respect and professionalism. My first priority is you today so please let me know how I can help.

I am your RN. RNs are educated professionals who provide compassionate and safe care in diverse settings in a manner that’s accountable to you as the focus of my care. This means: 1)Your needs are my priority 2)We will work together and best meet your health-care goals and 3)Coordinating your care with others on the team is part of my role. You can count on me!

I am a registered nurse and I offer my patients expert, safe, knowledgeable care. I will advocate for and provide you with patient centered care. As your nurse I will support you in managing your health and improving your health outcome. I can do this through collaboration with the health-care team, listening to your preferences and engaging and encouraging you to take ownership of your health.

What would you say in your elevator speech? Share it with us: Email:[email protected], Twitter:@SRNAdialogue, Facebook


Registered nurses have the education to assist people in many ways. I am going to be here to answer your questions and assist you with all of your needs. What that means is I will help you physically, emotionally and advocate for you and your concerns.

Registered Nurses are here to serve to our community in promoting wellness and safety. We provide nursing care and information in a confidential, respectful and supportive manner. We assist workers in achieving optimal and meaningful return to the workplace following illness or injury.

RNs assign care of patients to the health-care provider who can best meet the patient’s needs.

RNs are leaders in providing care to patients and families.RNs help patients navigate the health-care system to optimize health.


Health-care environments today are very challenging and require everyone on the team to provide patient care in the most safe and efficient way possible. Sometimes practice issues arise and it is important for everyone on the team to actively identify and work on strategies for resolution.

The SRNA’s mandate is protection of the public, and the Practice Team supports better professional practice, better collaboration and better regulation. For this NewsBulletin, a closer look at the foundational competency of Leadership of all RN and RN(NP)s is examined as some will focus on developing leadership for their Continuing Competence Learning Plan 2015.

How is leadership demonstrated? RNs and RN(NP)s demonstrate leadership when they identify professional practice issues that currently, or have the potential to, impact patient safety. RN and RN(NP)s have been actively involved in low-level resolution and policy development to reflect best practice as a result of addressing professional practice issues within their workplace.

What is a professional practice issue? A professional practice issue is a situation that interferes with the RN’s or RN(NP)’s ability to practice consistently with the Standards and Foundation Competencies of their respective designation, other relevant standards or guidelines, and the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics (2008); it has or could put clients or staff members at risk; or is beyond the ability of the individual nurse to resolve.

Leadership andProfessional Practice

Donna Marin, RN & Donna Cooke, RN, SRNA Advisors, Policy

How are situations handled? As Practice advisors we have the opportunity to support RN and RN(NP)s when they identify these situations in the workplace. We may get a call from a RN who highlights concerns that they have with staffing skill mix. The RN may identify their practice area is not able to provide quality patient care because the team lacks expertise in certain aspects of patient care, or the staff assignment is based on geography and not actual patient needs matched with the most appropriate care provider.

What happens if facility policies are outdated? We often have callers seeking advice when facility policies are outdated or are silent on certain aspects of direct patient care, or are incongruent with provincial or federal legislation. Advisors provide advice and support to RNs and RN(NP)s so that they can advocate for appropriate facility policy. We may speak with RNs who express concerns because a long term care facility is being staffed in a manner that does not allow for RNs to properly assess or care for patients, or because RNs are not part of the staffing complement for extended periods of time. Sometimes advisors work with a team of nurses, including the RN manager and senior administration to find a resolution to these practice issues.

What are the results? Although the situations outlined above are deeply concerning, it is important that RNs and RN(NP)s demonstrate leadership by identifying these professional practice concerns and seek to resolve them. SRNA promotes low level resolution, wherever possible. It is necessary and fair that those in management positions are made aware of practice situations and are given an opportunity to work on resolution.

Health-care environments today are very challenging and require everyone on the team to provide patient care in the most safe and efficient way possible.

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At times it may appear that no action is being taken when in reality the manager may be very active in the background attempting to resolve the issue, so having that conversation as a starting point is important.

What if the situation doesn’t appear to be resolved? If the member indicates that they and/or others within the unit have attempted repeatedly to speak with their manager about the situation without resolution, we might recommend utilizing the SRNA document, Tools for Resolving Professional Practice Issues (2008). The document provides a professional and objective framework for the writer to identify professional practice issues, discuss what standards and competencies they are unable to meet and an opportunity to provide some solutions. This opens the door to collaboratively addressing practice issues that are or could negatively impact patient safety.

Who is responsible? RNs and RN(NP)s are accountable for maintaining standards and competencies of nursing practice established by the SRNA and for using appropriate communication to inform the employer when they are unable to meet those standards. They are also responsible for working within agency policies and procedures guided by SRNA standards. Employers are responsible for ensuring that action is taken to examine situations and resolve issues that have been brought to their attention, ensuring that there are sufficient numbers of competent staff with an appropriate staffing mix, and that there are appropriate policies, adequate resources and support services to enable RNs and RN(NP)s to meet the SRNA Standards and Competencies .

Practice advisors frequently refer RNs to the Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) so they can explore the legal implications of their situation. CNPS is a valuable resource to provide direction and legal guidance to RNs and RN(NP)s.

Where can I get more information? RNs can use a trio of documents to work through the process: the SRNA Tools for Resolving Professional Practice Issues, the CNA Code of Ethics (2008), and the SRNA Standards and Foundation Competencies for their designation.

The SRNA Practice Advisors are available to provide consultation to RNs, RN(NP)s and employers at [email protected]; Regina (306)359-4200; or Toll-free at 1-800-667-9945; or access the documents outlined in this article from the SRNA website. The website is www.srna.org.


Professional Practice Group (PPG) Group Takes the Lead on Interprofessional Provincial Pain Strategy

This article highlights five years of attention to improving pain care for the citizens of Saskatchewan. A vision put into action with the support of the SRNA. Glen-mary Christopher, RN, President of the SRNA Pain Management Professional Practice Group (PPG) says,

“Providing nursing leadership for improved pain management is one of the goals for the SRNA group.”

“The SRNA Pain Management PPG was established in 2009 as the outcome of a pain task force initiated by Donna Brunskill, former Executive Director of the SRNA,” describes Christopher. “Donna’s vision was to improve pain care for the citizens of Saskatchewan through engagement of nurses and other health-care professionals across the province.”

“In Saskatchewan we have pockets of excellence, but all citizens of this province should have access to that excellence,” Christopher adds. “It should not be geographically confined.”

To date the work of the PPG includes: the annual conference, “Implementing Best Practices for Pain Management in Saskatchewan”; development of the Saskatchewan Citizens’ Charter of Rights for Pain Management (2012), with promotion of the charter throughout our health regions; the addition of pain as the “5th Vital Sign” to our provincial NISS charting system; establishment of the saskpain.ca website; and member attendance at the National Pain Strategy and Canadian Pain Society meetings.

Pain Management (PPG) Group

Anna Power- Horlick, RN

Barb Hale, RN receiving the Excellence in Pain Management award. (L to R) Barb Hale, RN; Karen Juckes, RN; Glen-mary Christopher, RN

(L to R) FRONT: Karen Jukes, RN; Anshu Gupta O.T.; Lynn Cooper, Presi-dent, Canadian Pain Coalition; Tamara Krasowski, S.W.; Anna Power-Horlick, RN; Glen-mary Christopher, RN; Erica Stebbings RN; Donna Cooke, RN(L to R) BACK: Susan Koskie, RN; Susan Tupper, P.T.; Bruce McMurtry, Psychologist. Missing – Cathy Jeffery, RN; Selene Daniel-Whyte, Educational Program Manager; Katie McBride, Program Secretary


The PPG, along with Continuing Education and Development for Nurses, celebrated the 5th anniversary of its conference by creating an inter-professional planning committee, and choosing outstanding keynote speakers with expertise in pain management in various disciplines. The conference was held in Saskatoon on November 7th and 8th 2014, during National Pain Awareness week, and was a resounding success.

“We were also pleased to be able to further the work of the 2012 National Pain Strategy by hosting a special key stakeholder evening to gather more information about what is needed to improve pain management in the province of Saskatchewan,” said Christopher.

The stakeholder meeting included clinicians, educators, researchers, policy makers, health organization CEO’s, and public representatives. Presentations were given on the history of the PPG by Glen-mary Christopher RN, President, Pain Management PPG, the state of pain in Canada, by Lynn Cooper, president of the Canadian Pain Coalition and by Maria Hudspith, Executive Director of Pain BC on their robust provincial pain strategy. The synergy at the conference brainstorming session echoed similar themes as heard at the stakeholder discussion. The Pain PPG group is committed to moving a Provincial Pain Strategy forward.

“We are pleased to have the support of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSS), SRNA and the Canadian Pain Coalition in leading this important initiative and will continue to share the continued work resulting from the sessions.” reports Christopher.

One highlight of the conference was seeing Barb Hale, RN receive the Excellence in Pain Management award.

For further information and to get involved with moving a Provincial Pain Strategy forward please contact the Pain Management PPG at www.saskpain.ca For information about Pain BC visit www.painBC.ca


RN(NP)s in Saskatchewan Can Now Complete Pre-operative Assessments

Regulations to authorize Nurse Practitioners to complete pre-operative assessments have been amended by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health.

The amended Hospital Standards Regulations 1980 Section 55.1 are available at http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Regulations/Regulations/SR331-79.pdf

The amended provincial legislation is published in the Saskatchewan Gazette and available online at http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/gazette/part3/2014/G3201432.pdf

RN(NP) News Donna Cooke, RN, Practice Advisor, Policy

RN(NP) Practice Analysis

A comprehensive Nurse Practitioner (NP) Practice Analysis which provides a complete description of NP practice in Canada and developed to inform future decisions regarding NP exams has been completed.

This analysis was conducted by vendor ProExam, through a survey by the Canadian Council of Registered Nurse Regulators (CCRNR) at the end of November and beginning of December, 2014 and included participation from all NPs in Canada (with the exception of neonatology NPs).

Survey results were also validated by NP educators through a separate survey. The final report of the NP Practice Survey will be submitted to CCRNR in April, 2015. For more information on the NP Practice Analysis please visit www.ccrnr.ca .

Canadian Pain Coalition

One in five Canadians living with chronic pain are lost in health systems that are ill equipped and struggling to provide best practice pain management.

They are unclear about what to do because they do not have a pain management plan that includes access to multidisciplinary pain management, opportunities to learn chronic pain and self-help coping strategies, and education about how to become involved in their pain management. People with daily pain are frustrated when no one can take their pain away – they don’t know that once pain becomes chronic – focus turns from cure to management of pain. They are fearful about how they will survive the horrible pain and support themselves and their families. Fuelled by misunderstandings about pain, pain suffers are disbelieved and labeled as complainers, malingerers and drug seekers. At the least chronic pain is disruptive and demoralizing; at its worst the pain is disabling and dehumanizing. Chronic pain can turn deadly when people with chronic pain have double the risk of committing suicide than those without daily pain.

Lynn Cooper, President and Pain Advocate, Canadian Pain Coalition


With Great Thanks

After more than six years as a member of the SRNA and Investigation Committee, SRNA extends thanks to Michell Jesse, RN for her dedication and service to the registered nursing profession in Saskatchewan. Michell served on the Investigation Committee as an RN member representing the education domain of practice, and in her final year as Chairperson.

Investigation Committee

Erika T. Vogel, RN, Advisor, Competence Assurance & Research

Michell Jesse, RN – Outgoing Chair, Investigation Committee

“Today I say good-bye to the Investigation team, of which I was a member for six years. I was asked to share final thoughts of my time on the committee. Surprisingly it was not the number of investigations we did or actually any investigation that came to my mind, nor was it the Standards and Competencies of Registered Nurses that I will lament about. It was the people I met on the journey.

I need to thank all the wonderful, skilled, caring nurses and members of the public that I had the privilege of working with the last six years. We spent one to two days a month discussing, dissecting and at times arguing about every case that was presented to the committee.

The decision-makers come from diverse backgrounds, the balance of members are remarkable. The work of the committee is not taken lightly and all decisions are fair and unbiased. This team is definitely unique and the job they undertake is so important to maintain safe practice.

I have had the privilege of working with a professional, fair and competent team who respected each other’s opinions. I enjoyed laughs, pictures of grandchildren, children and pets and have made some friends that I have the utmost admiration for. I will truly miss this exceptional team and encourage other RN’s to join a SRNA committee or working group. Thanks for the experience!”

(L to R) FRONT Joanne Blazieko, RN Chairperson; Sandra Weseen, RN; Jeanine Brown, RN Monitor/Investigator; Carole Reece, RN Investigator; Noelle Rohatinsky, RN(L to R) BACK Erika Vogel, RN Investigator, Andy Anderson, Public Rep; Dan Pooler, Pubic Rep; Marilyn Morrison, Admin Support; Lois VanDerVelden, RN Investigator


“The SRNA mandate is to protect the public from harm and to ensure that RNs and RN (NP)s provide safe, competent, knowledge-based care for the people of Saskatchewan. We as RNs and RN(NP)s are accountable for our practice through adherence to the standards, competencies, and our code of ethics. The Investigation Committee is comprised of three RNs from a variety of nursing practice fields, various nursing position, experience, and geographical areas and two public representatives. The Investigation Committee meets one day per month to ensure quality registered nursing care for the residents of Saskatchewan. The Investigation Committee investigates all reports that are received making allegations of professional incompetence and/or misconduct.

The Investigation Committee members focus on providing an unbiased and fair view when weighing evidence to render a decision. The committee spends a considerable amount of time reviewing and discussing the evidence to make a fair and unbiased decision. It is a pleasure and honor to be a member of the Investigation Committee and to work with such dedicated and caring staff.”

Joanne Blazieko, RN – Incoming Chair, Investigation Committee

Joanne received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Saskatchewan and Certificates in Health-care Administration from the College of Commerce, and has practiced as an RN for 29 years in various practice areas including: Acute Care, Home Care, Public Health and Community Mental Health. She is in her final year of her second three year term on the Investigation Committee and has been appointed by SRNA Council as the new Chairperson of the Investigation Committee.

Welcome Noelle Rohatinsky, RN – Education Domain

Noelle received her nursing degree in 2002 and began her career on a general surgery unit, where she still works casually today. In 2012, she was hired into a tenure track faculty position at the University of Saskatchewan, College of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. Noelle is a past member of the Membership Advisory Committee with the SRNA. She enjoyed her time immensely with the SRNA and wanted to continue to stay involved. Noelle is extremely proud to be a RN and feels honored to be joining the Investigations Committee. She welcomes the opportunity to be involved in impartial, low-level resolution processes to ensure safe, competent, knowledge-based nursing for the people of Saskatchewan.

Becoming a Member of the Investigation Committee

The Investigation Committee, a statutory committee named in The Registered Nurses’ Act, 1988 is made up of three RN members representing the domains of practice, and two public representatives. Members of the Investigation Committee are appointed by SRNA Council, and can serve two – 3-year terms. Members can complete an Interest Sheet via the My SRNA Profile – Connect icon. Public representatives are solicited from a general call for participation via the Member Relations department at the SRNA. The Investigation Committee will be seeking a new RN member from the Direct Care domain of practice to join the committee in the Fall 2015. For more information about the Investigation Committee and Competence Assurance, please review the SRNA web site under the RN Competence tab.


A recent question arose regarding conflict of interest, investigations and competence assurance.

The Investigation Committee and the Discipline Committee are independent statutory committees with separate staff support, education and function within the SRNA. The two committees make up the SRNA Competence Assurance Program. The Investigation Committee is made up of three RN members and two Public Representatives, and they are committed to ensuring that investigations and decisions regarding complaints of professional incompetence and/or misconduct are conducted in a manner that ensures for due process, procedural fairness, transparency and timeliness with the lowest level resolution possible in the public interest.

The Investigation Committee ensures for due process and procedural fairness by having a process that addresses any concerns related to conflict of interest. If an Investigation Committee member has prior knowledge, professional and/or personal relationship, and/or believes that there could be the perception of a conflict of interest involving a member in an investigation, the Investigation Committee member declares a conflict of interest and removes themselves from all discussion and decision-making in the investigation.

An Investigation or Discipline Committee member may also be an employer and can submit a complaint to the SRNA about an employee’s professional nursing practice. In this circumstance, the committee member would declare a conflict of interest and withdraw from any involvement in an investigation or discipline hearing involving their employee’s professional nursing practice. Both the Investigation and Discipline Committees have policy and procedures regarding conflict of interest to ensure for due process and procedural fairness.

Conflict of Interest and the Investigation Committee


Summary of the Sept 22, 2014SRNA Discipline Committee Decisionfor Laura A Watson, Saskatchewan RN # 0033981The complete decision is found at: http://www.srna.org/images/stories/RN_Competence/Comp_Assurance_Hearings/SRNA_Penalty_Decision_Watson_2014_09_26.pdf

Charges

The charges arise from a report received by the SRNA on June 26, 2013 from Ms. Watson’s employer at that time. The allegations against Ms. Watson are outlined in five charges of professional misconduct contrary to section 26(1) and 26(2)(c) and (l) of the Registered Nurses Act, and breaches of numerous provisions of the Standards and Foundation Competencies for the Practice of Registered Nurses, 2007 and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, 2008.

Charge Number 1

Fraudulent access to her laboratory results in 2011 while working at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre, using another RN colleague’s name and without authorization.

Charge Number 2

Failed to conduct herself in an ethical and professional manner with other members of the health-care team.

Charge Number 3

Breaching the employer’s policies, procedures and protocols regarding cell phone and internet usage for personal reasons.

Charge Number 4

Not meeting the request for patient care needs including shredding medical request slips, and not supporting a positive work environment as a result of bullying and threatening to lay harassment charges.

Charge Number 5

Breaching the December 12, 2011 Penalty Order of the SRNA Discipline Committee.

Evidence

Laura Watson offered guilty pleas to the five charges. The Discipline Committee accepted the guilty pleas to the charges of professional misconduct. The can-say statements and communication records bear out each charge and the Discipline Committee is well satisfied that the evidence proves each charge on the required standard of proof.

Agreed Statement of Facts

Consisted of Ms. Watson’s entry of guilty pleas to all five charges in the Notice of Hearing.

Penalty Order

Broadly, it provides for a six month suspension and upon expiry of the six month suspension, Ms. Watson’s continued practice would be subject to conditions including a period of indirect supervision, the obligation to file at least four performance reviews, a requirement to review the CNA Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses and the SRNA Standards and Foundation Competencies for the Practice of Registered Nurses, the completion of the CNA on-line Code of Ethics course and the completion of a customized course from SIAST focusing on the topics that are of concern in this case, including professionalism and interpersonal skills. Finally, the draft penalty order provides for payment of costs in the amount of $12,000.00 and publication provisions.


A letter of resolution/motion can be submitted to SRNA Council at any time.Resolutions/motions can be presented to the Council, by person, group, annual or special meeting assembly at any time. Persons who wish resolutions/motions published in the Annual Report should have resolutions submitted to Council, for presentation at the Annual Meeting, by January 31 of each year.

Resolutions not submitted by this date can be presented at the Annual Meeting as a motion from the floor.

Resolutions

Members of the SRNA can provide input on particular issues facing the profession or on initiatives in which you think the Association could be involved through submitting a Resolution.

Resolutions must include:

A title: subject A resolution statement: an expression of intent or what action you are proposing the Association take in relation to the subject of the resolution. This statement begins with:

“Be it resolved ...”, and should be written in a clear and concise manner.

Explanatory notes: identify why you believe the issue should be addressed. If you are making a number of points, order them numerically. (Remember that resolutions must be a provincial basis and relate to the mandate of the Association.)

Identification: names of “mover” and “seconder” of resolution (must both hold active-practising status with the Association). Either the “mover” or “seconder” should be available to speak to the resolution at the Annual Meeting.

Resolutions/motions that are approved by the membership at the Annual Meeting will be reviewed by Council to make reasoned decisions regarding any actions to be taken.

For more information contact the SRNA or send resolutions/motions to:

Signy Klebeck, RN, SRNA Presidentc/o SRNA, 2066 Retallack Street, Regina, SK S4T 7X5or by email to: [email protected]


Resolutions from the 2014 Annual MeetingSRNA Council reviewed two resolutions brought forward at the 2014 Annual Meeting.

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RESOLUTION #1

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the SRNA show leadership by partnering with older adults, the government and other key stakeholders to develop strategies to promote better health for older adults in Saskatchewan.

Council delegated this resolution to operations to plan a workshop bringing stakeholders together to discuss and develop possible strategies for Saskatchewan. The SRNA has been in discussions with the Saskatoon Council on Aging, the CNA and others to plan a workshop. A save the date poster for April 15, 2015 in Saskatoon has been distributed to provincial stakeholders including professional regulatory bodies, unions, government, educators, and patient representative organizations. Look for further details on the SRNA website or Newsbulletins.

RESOLUTION #2

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the SRNA work with key stakeholders to provide strategic leadership towards accessible and appropriate pain management services for the people of Saskatchewan, across the lifespan, and through all domains of healthcare.

Council delegated this resolution to SRNA operations. SRNA supported the Pain Management Professional Practice Group (PPG) to identify key stakeholders and hosted a successful provincial key stakeholder meeting on November 7, 2014 in Saskatoon. The College of Physicians and Surgeons and the SRNA provided funding to the Pain Management PPG group to host this initial meeting. The evening included a presentation from Lynn Cooper, President of the Canadian Pain Coalition, and Pain Advocate, and Maria Hudspith, Executive Director with Pain BC. Rich discussions took place as key stakeholders engaged in addressing the need for consistent pain management across the province. Resources required to develop a provincial pain strategy were identified. The key stakeholders were a diverse group of administrators, physiotherapists, pain specialists, policy makers, educators, psychologists, pharmacists, physicians, educators, RNs, RN(NP)s, and a public representative. The SRNA Pain Management PPG group is preparing a report of the findings of the meeting that will be complete by March, 2014. SRNA staff and the Pain Management PPG group are involved in planning in strategic planning towards a Saskatchewan Pain Strategy.

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U of S College of Nursing Celebrates First BSN Students in Yorkton Program

The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) College of Nursing, Parkland College and Sunrise Health Region came together with students, alumni, community members, government and friends of the college in October to celebrate the start of the new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in Yorkton.

The College of Nursing believes students should have the opportunity to “learn where they live”. Until the start of this program, students in the Yorkton area completed their pre-professional year at Parkland College, but then had to relocate to Saskatoon, Regina or Prince Albert to complete years two thru four in the College of Nursing. As a result of the new partnership with Parkland College and support of the Sunrise Health Region, students are now able to complete their U of S BSN degree at Parkland College in Yorkton and most clinical components in the Sunrise Health Region.

“The College of Nursing is excited to celebrate our first Yorkton BSN class,” said Lorna Butler, Dean of the College of Nursing. “We are pleased to collaborate with Parkland College and Sunrise Health Region to offer our BSN program to students in another Saskatchewan community. We look forward to great things to come from the Yorkton BSN Class of 2017.”

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Kylie Kelso, Communications Officer

Yorkton U of S BSN Students

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Denise Stauch-AltieriSenior Assistant, Regulatory Services

Denise joined the SRNA in June bringing more than three decades of experience in accounting and administration to her SRNA role as a valuable member of the regulatory team, assisting with the registration of the internationally educated nurses.

Prior to joining the SRNA, Denise was employed at Viterra (formerly Saskatchewan Wheat Pool).

In her spare time, Denise enjoys outdoor rock concerts, history and architecture and chocolate. She believes in physical activity as a viable antidote to stress, and has been a member of the YWCA since 1997.

Patrick Blais, RN,Nursing Advisor, Policy

Patrick brings experience from numerous roles in the health-care profession. For more than nine years, prior to joining SRNA’s Practice team, in October, he worked as an Instructor/Facilitator for the remote presence degree nursing program in Northern Saskatchewan, with the University of Saskatchewan and Northlands College LPN program. During that time Patrick remained as a casual RN in acute care/long term care. Patrick’s background includes working as a care coordinator and facility manager in an integrated facility; acute care; emergency; long term care; acute pediatrics; Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; contract work as a primary care nurse in northern Saskatchewan, Northern Canada; Director of Health Services and contract work with Occupational Health and Safety at various mine sites.He enjoys the outdoors and spending time with family and friends and entertains and brings laughter into the world as a professional clown.

Carole Reece, RN, Advisor, Competence Assurance

Carole Reece, RN joined the SRNA as an Advisor, Competence Assurance in October. She has significant relevant experience as a nurse assessor for six years with the IEN Assessment Centre at Saskatchewan Polytechnic (formerly SIAST). Her teaching experience at SIAST included faculty member for the Nursing Re-entry program, and clinical instructor for NEPS. Carole’s background also includes roles in such areas as medical/surgical, ICU, CCU home care, Health Line and rural nursing.

Outside of her work life Carole enjoys country music, spending time with her family and her collection of animals.


Master of Nursing – Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program (CNPP)

The University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic are pleased to offer the CNPP. The CNPP is delivered entirely in an on-line format with the exception of a mandatory week-long residency expectation in the first year (April, 2016). The second intake begins September 2015, with the deadline to apply is January 31, 2015.

Graduates of the program will have both academic and clinical preparation in the knowledge, skill, judgment and essential competencies that are required for the Canadian NP examination and primary care nurse practitioner practice. The program has received preliminary approval from the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association, which is the highest rating of a program that has not yet graduated students. For detailed program information, please visit their website at: http://www.sasknursingdegree.ca/cnpp/

McMaster University - Master of Health Management

McMaster University offers an on-line Master program, directed to healthcare professionals who are seeking to assume or have assumed a leadership role in a variety of healthcare sectors.

More information is available at: http://www.machealthmanagement.com.

Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) webinars

To participate in upcoming webinars, or view recordings of past webinars visit their website at: http://www.cna-aiic.ca/en/professional-development/cna-webinar-series/

Looking Forward: SRNA 100 Year Anniversary

In 2017 the SRNA will celebrate 100 years as an Association. If you are interested in joining the planning committee, please contact the SRNA at [email protected].

Resources

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Ottawa, ON 7TH Annual Conference: State of the Art Clinical Approaches to Smoking Cessation

Regina, SK The Canadian Nursing Students’ Association National Conference

Regina, SK 3rd Annual South Saskatchewan Mentorship Symposium

HIV E-learning Event

Vancouver, BC The 6th International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Saskatoon, SK Physical Assessment Workshop

Saskatoon, SK Engagement = A Strong Safety Culture and SASWH AGM

Saskatoon, SK Better Health for Older Adults

Regina, SK SALPN 2015 Education Conference & AGM

Regina, SK SIHL Project Retreat

Saskatoon, SK Oncology Conference

Saskatoon, SK Suturing and Surgical Skills

Saskatoon, SK RNs influencing Healthcare and Driving Change SRNA Annual Meeting & Conference

Regina, SK Maternal Mental Health Conference

Banff, AB RPNC World Congress for Psychiatric Nurses

Regina, SK Saskatchewan Polytechnic Interprofessional Mentorship Conference

EventsResources

Looking Back: Books for Sale

A Portrait of Saskatchewan Nurses in Military Times by Sandra L. Bassendowkski, RNTraditions & Transitions: A Photographic History of Nursing in Saskatchewan by Sandra L. Bassendowkski, RN To purchase, please contact the SRNA at [email protected].

Online Voting for SRNA Elections 2015

The SRNA will use an electronic voting system again for the annual election in May 2015. Eligible voters will vote on a secure electronic ballot by clicking on the VOTE NOW icon on the SRNA website. Each member will be able to vote online until noon on the first day of the annual meeting. Computers will also be set up on-site at the Annual Meeting in Saskatoon. More information will be posted on the SRNA website at www.srna.org when the elections begin.

SRNA Directory

Phone/Toll-free (306)359-4200/ 1-800-667-9945Fax (306) 359-0257Email/Web: [email protected]/www.srna.orgInternationally Educated Nurses: [email protected] Registration: [email protected] RN Registration: [email protected] Examinations: [email protected]

Competence Assurance/Discipline/Investigation: [email protected] Links: [email protected] Newsbulletin: [email protected] Director: [email protected] Enquiries: [email protected] Practice: [email protected] a complete list please visit our website.

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To speak with the associate dean of Nursing about faculty opportunities please call 306-775-7925.

NURSING FACULTY POSITIONS IN REGINASaskatchewan Polytechnic is currently seeking full-time nursing faculty in Regina for its Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) program offered jointly with the University of Regina.

Be part of this exciting opportunity to prepare a new generation of nurses to meet the realities of modern health care delivery.

You will enjoy a supportive team environment and have the opportunity to engage in scholarship. Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers 8+ weeks off per year and competitive benefits, along with relocation assistance.

Learn more at saskpolytech.ca/careers. Applications are currently being accepted.

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Are you a Registered Nurse wanting a newchallenge? Consider becoming a PrimaryCare Nurse Practitioner.

The University of Regina and SaskatchewanPolytechnic are proud to offer the Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program (CNPP) leading to a Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) degree.

This program will provide you with a graduate level nursing education in both practice and theory, and prepare you to become a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ready to care for people throughout Saskatchewan.

The program is delivered online. Full-time students can complete the program within two calendar years; part-time students in four. Graduates of the program are eligible to write the national nurse practitioner exam and seek registration as a registered nurse (nurse practitioner), primary care.

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