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NEWSLETTER Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse Association of Ohio, Inc. Volume I. Issue II
LPNAO 59TH ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION OCTOBER 23, 2008-OCTOBER 25, 2008
The Convention Committee has been hard at work planning the 59th Annual State Convention. The theme for the convention is From Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) to the Future LPNs of the 21st Century The Convention will take place at the Richfield Quality Inn & Suites, 4742 Brecksville Road, Richfield Ohio 44286. Parking is free and the hotel amenities include: 2 Breakfast Coupons (per room) per day) in room coffee makers, an iron, ironing board, and hair dryer in each room business services with internet , atrium facilities, swimming pool, arcade/ game rooms, indoor miniature golf , fitness center. Many nearby attractions Note: If you need SPECIAL NEED FACILITIES please request when you reserve room. REFRIGERATORS/MICROWAVES must be requested with your room reservation. The group rate is $75.00 per night for a 2double bed room. To make your reservation, call the hotel at (330) 659-6151, when you call, be sure to tell reservations you are with LPNAO and that we have a block of rooms reserved, The block of rooms will be released October 1, 2008 TENTATIVE AGENDA
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES ASSOCIATION OF OHIO, INC NOTICE OF BYLAW AMENDMENTS 2008 ARTICLE VII DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND REGIONAL DIRECTORS Amend Section 4 by creating a new PART A and moving all of the other parts down one letter.
RATIONALE: The combining of the offices of Secretary and Treasurer was done as part of an effort to economize and downsize the Board of Directors. The Board feels that this combination is effective; however, some of the Nominating Committees have reported difficulty in finding a candidate who is willing to both responsibilities of Secretary and Treasurer. The Proposed Amendment would allow some flexibility to find two candidates rather than going into the election with no candidate for the combined office.
ARTICLE XIV COUNCILS To amend Section 2, Part H QUORUM by striking out the word “seven” and inserting the word “four”
RATIONALE: Today there are only eleven divisions and several of these are in the process of dissolving or are inactive. It is difficult to hold a meeting of the Council of Division President because the quorum of seven is too high.
URGENT – MEMBERS!!
AUTHORS NEEDED FOR INDEPENDENT HOME STUDIES
All of our Independent Home Studies have expired or are on the verge of expiration. The programs we have; have been updated two (2) times and most people that call have already taken them. Ninety percent (90%) of the programs we now have are in pharmacology. The writer has been contacted 2 – 3 times in the past two years and the programs were to be updated, but, so far no news. These programs were to benefit the Mildred H. Smith Foundation, but, any new authors obtained need to be shared with LPNAO. We hope that the members of LPNAO will want to author a program, or, may know of someone else that would be willing to author a program. The Guidelines For Authors follows on the next page and; an Application for Approval; a copy of the payment contract (which offers 60% of fees to the Program Coordinator and 40% to the Mildred H. Smith Foundation or the Licensed Practical Nurse Association, Inc.) may be obtained by calling the LPNAO State Office at 1-800-222-5762. This must be taken seriously, as there is a great need for Independent Home Studies for our LPNs. Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation in this important endeavor. --3 –
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – INDEPENDENT STUDY – GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS
Policy: LPNAO develops Independent Study programs in compliance with 4723-14-15 (A) to (O) and 4723-14-16 of the Ohio Administrative Code. The organization actively seeks individuals qualified by education and/or experience to author programs on specific topics. Procedure: Individuals authoring Independent Study programs for LPNAO should:
1. Complete an LPNAO faculty qualifications form A. Cite education and/or experiential qualifications relevant to the topic B. Provide a means (phone number, address, e-mail, etc) by which learner can have content related questions answered if necessary.
2. Complete an LPNAO content outline form A. Develop a brief description of the program B. Identify materials required to complete the study and activities of the learner. (This information is pre-printed on the outline form; however, individual authors may make additions as necessary). C. Develop objectives for the program which are: 1) Clearly defined 2) Written in behavioral terms 3) Measurable by performance 4) Specific actions of the learner 5) Realistically attainable within the given time frame 6) Appropriate for the target audience 7) Identified for each segment of the learning activity D. Outline text content which is 1) Organized in sequence to facilitate learning 2) Consistent with the stated objectives E. Indicate evaluation methods, e.g. post-test, completion of evaluation form. (The latter is developed by LPNAO) (This information is preprinted on the Outline form; however, individual authors may make additions as necessary)
3. Develop the Independent Study text A. Present information in a readable format at a level appropriate to the target audience B. Utilize current references/resources C .Document references/resources used as appropriate D. Provide a bibliography as appropriate
4. Develop a post-test to evaluate the learners attainment of objectives. This test should: A. Reflect major points/content areas B. Evidence utilization of test construction principles C. Consist of approximately 20-25 items/points. (Multiple choice, true/false, matching. Etc.) D. Be accompanied by a key indicating correct responses. (Referencing correct responses by paragraph or page number would facilitate LPNAO’s responding to learners’ questions should they arise).
NOTE: Should an author experience any difficulty or have questions during the development process, contact the LPNAO office. - 4 –
new technologies, medicines and procedures. “It’s a relearning of things, and an undoing of past knowledge, in addition to the complexity on nursing”, a school dean said of the of the rigorous class. NOTE: Ohio does not have required refresher courses for nurses
AHRQ software helps hospitals analyze disaster drills Hospitals can analyze their disaster drill protocols using free software from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The new software contains a series of evidence-based modules including standard checklists for observations that help hospitals identify areas for improvement.
Military nurses get research support from government group Armed forces nurses develop special skills and protocols dealing with combat injuries that can influence civilian nursing care as well. The TriService Nursing Research Program, funded by the Department of Defense, helps increase the number of military nurses engaged in research by providing financial and academic support for projects.
CDC Report: Measles cases surge in U. S. The number of measles cases in the U.S. reached 131 during the first seven months of 2008, increasing from 42 cases for all of 2007, CDC officials reported. The agency’s review found that most of this year’s cases involved patients—mostly children – who were not vaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status, with 63 declining the shot because of religious or philosophical reasons. Doctors are concerned that the trend is being driven by parents’ fears that vaccines can cause autism. Cancer survivors should be aware of dietary supplement risks A study of 753 cancer survivors age 65 and over finds 75% were taking supplements, including vitamins, herbs, amino acids and glandular extracts. Researchers said older cancer survivors should talk with their health care provider prior to using supplements, which could carry risks.
NEWS FOR THE NURSING PROFESSION: Report: Adult obesity rates rise in 37 states A new report shows 37 states had increases in adult obesity rates last year, while not one state reported a decrease. The Annual study by the nonprofit Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ways more than a quarter of adults are obese in 28 states, up from 19 states last year. More than 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado. Report: Tracking devices help find dementia Alzheimer’s patients New technology is helping family and caregivers locate patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease who wander. In Florida, electronic ID bracelets linked to national databases are popular, and pilot program is under way to test a microchip implant that, when scanned, can provide medical information about patients who may not be able to communicate. Report: Coordinated effort needed for health work force shortages A new report released by the Association of Academic Health Centers calls for a coordinated, national effort to address the health care worker shortage, which it says will soon be compounded by aging baby boomers the work force and needing more care. The group recommended national laws and standards for workers, financial incentives for in-demand careers and improvements to health care education. High fuel prices impact access to medical care. Some medical providers are concerned that the high cost of gas is forcing some patients to miss appointments and delay seeking medical care until they are sick enough to get a free ambulance ride to a hospital ER. Patients say using their cars with gas is eating into money they would have used for medical co-pays. The cost of fuel also is affecting the number of home health care providers and volunteers. Required refresher courses help nurses re-enter work force: South Carolina has approved three refresher courses that help nurses who have been out of the work force for more than five years get up to speed on
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