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February 2020 Vol. 57 No. 1THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MONTANA NURSES ASSOCIATION FOUNDATIONQuarterly publication direct mailed to approximately 19,000 RNs and LPNs in Montana.Executive Director ReportMontana Nurses Association (MNA) is therecognized leader and advocate for theprofessional nurse in Montana.MNA is comprised ofregistered nurses includingadvancedpracticeregistered nurses. MNAis a non-profit, memberdriven organization thathas been in existence forover 112 years. MNA isthe preeminent voice ofthe professional nurse inMontana at the local, state,and national level. MNAElevating Care for ourVicky Byrd,represents and advocatesMSN,RN, ChiefVeterans through High-Qualityfor nurses in relationExecutive Officertonursecompetency,Professional Developmentscope of practice, patient safety, ngPage 6education, safe staffing, and improved healthcaredelivery and access, just to name a few. MNAstaff and member leaders do all this through theprofessional association with governing councilsand committees. All registered and advancepractice registered nurses can (and should) belongto MNA as it is first and foremost the professionalassociation for these nurses, moreover, MNAalso enjoys an additional recognition of advocacythrough collective bargaining (if applicable toyour situation). It is a professional commitment toour nursing profession as policy, practice, andwork environments are ever changing. Legislationand other advocacy situations are currentlysupported by those registered nurse memberspaying membership dues who have committed totheir state professional association. It is ok to payStatewide Nursing Newsdues and allow others to advocate for you. Withyour MNA membership (which includes an ANAPage 8membership), it allows MNA to grow infrastructureand resources to invest in appropriate personnel(professional development, labor, lobbyists, legal)for all nurses in Montana. MNA additionallyinvests resources back into the nurseNon-Profit Org.members, financing their attendance toU.S. Postage Paidlocal, state, and national conferences. OnePrinceton, MNof our most beloved nurses, Mary Munger,Permit No. 14current resident orLike us on FacebookRN, shared with me prior to her passing this past2019 year, reaffirming: It is one thing to have beeneducated and licensed as an R.N., another tobe employed as an R.N., but the mark of a realprofessional is a love for and interest in, what ishappening to that profession, and a commitmentto help it. Without taking this third step, withoutidentification as a member of the professionalnursing organization, many nurses are merelydraining the good from the profession withoutadding their share to keep it strong and dynamic.(Munger, M. (n.d.). Membership: A professionalcommitment. Letter.)MNA is committed to the nurses and nursingprofession in Montana and will always needthe nurses’ commitment to keep it strong anddynamic, furthermore, to make decisions that willsafeguard the future of the nursing profession.Activism isn’t for everyone but as nursingprofessionals we must invest in our professionalorganization to ensure the infrastructure remainsintact to carry our voices in all things that touchpatients and nurses.Here is a review of our governing councils and Ihope to see more nurses involved at all levels.Governing Councils ofMontana Nurses AssociationCouncil on Practice & Government Affairs: Is a powerful and influential voice in local,state, and national government. Legislative lobbying on issues that impactthe nursing profession and healthcare inMontana.o o Practice and public safety issueso o Workplace violenceo o Access to careo o Monitor and maintain full practice/prescriptive authority for APRNso o Financing of health careExecutive Director Report continued on page 2Follow us on Twitterwww.mtnurses.org

Page 2Montana Nurses Association PulseExecutive Director Report continued from page 1 oo Nursing control of nursing practiceoo Occupational safety and environmentalHealthoo Economic and General Welfare issuesAdvocates for nurses and nurse issues tothe Montana Board of Nursing.Promotes participation of nurses in makingof health care policy.Addresses ethical concerns of nursesEncourages and promotes excellence innursing.Holds a seat on the MNA Board of DirectorsCouncil on Advanced Practice Advocates legislatively for maintenance andimprovement of APRNs full practice andprescriptive authority. Representsandpromotesadvancedpractice nursing within the organization andin Montana. Collaborates with the Council on Practiceand Government Affairs to promote,advocate and protect the practice of APRNs. Holds a seat on the MNA Board of DirectorsCouncil on Economic and General Welfare: Negotiates contracts for over 30 hospitalsand health care institutions across Montana. Ensures that contracts are enforced throughgrievance and arbitration procedures. Provides nurses with a voice in the decisionmaking within their work environments. Protects employment rights of nurses. Works with all councils of MNA to promotehigh standard of nursing care in Montana. Holds a seat on the MNA Board of DirectorsFebruary, March, April 2020Council on Professional Development Collaborates with the MNA Director ofProfessional Development to ensure qualityin all continuing education/professionaldevelopment functions. Contributes to establishing and measuringgoals and outcome measures for theAccreditedProviderandAccreditedApprover Units. Participates in development, implementation,and evaluation of policies, procedures, andguidelines of the continuing e to accreditation criteria. Advocates for the value of quality continuingeducation/professional development throughcommunication with members, nonmembersand other stakeholders. Considers the impact of national andstate initiatives on continuous professionaldevelopment in making recommendationsregarding MNA’s role in providing andapproving continuing nursing education. Makes recommendations to the Board ofDirectors regarding structural capacity tocarry out provider and approver functions,including human, material, and financialresources. Holds a seat on the MNA Board of DirectorsPlease visitMNA’s constantly updated website!www.mtnurses.orgMISSION STATEMENT – MNAFPUBLISHER INFORMATION & AD RATESCirculation 19,000. Provided to every registered nurse, licensedpractical nurse, nursing student and nurse-related employer inMontana. The Pulse is published quarterly each February, May,August and November by Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc.for Montana Nurses Association, 20 Old Montana State Highway,Montana City, MT 59634, a constituent member of theAmerican Nurses Association.Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement orapproval by the Montana Nurses Association of productsadvertised, the advertisers, or the claims made. Rejection of anadvertisement does not imply a product offered for advertisingis without merit, or that the manufacturer lacks integrity, or thatthis association disapproves of the product or its use. MNA andthe Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. shall not be heldliable for any consequences resulting from purchase or use ofan advertiser’s product. Articles appearing in this publicationexpress the opinions of the authors; they do not necessarilyreflect views of the staff, board, or membership of MNA orthose of the national or local associations.WRITER’S GUIDELINES:If you wish to no longer receiveThe Pulse please contact Monique:mheddens@aldpub.comIf your address has changed pleasecontact Montana Board of Nursingat: www.nurse.mt.govMNA welcomes the submission of articles and editorials relatedto nursing or about Montana nurses for publication in The PULSE.Please limit word size between 500-1000 words and provideresources and references. MNA has the Right to accept, edit orreject proposed material. Please send articlesto: jennifer@mtnurses.orgFull-time, benefits eligible position starting soonBachelor’s degree, RN license, and two years of experience requiredsummers and holidays offOnline Application: https://jobs.gfcmsu.eduDisabled/AA/EEO/Vet Preference EmployerMISSION STATEMENT – MNAThe Montana Nurses Association promotes professional nursing practice,standards and education; represents professional nurses; and providesnursing leadership in promoting high quality health care.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTMontana Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuingnursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’sCommission on Accreditation.Montana Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuingnursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’sCommission on Accreditation.Staff:MNAF & MNAVicky Byrd, MSN, RN, Chief Executive OfficerPam Dickerson, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, FAAN, Director of Professional DevelopmentCaroline Baughman, BS, Professional Development AssociateRobin Haux, BS, Labor Program DirectorAmy Hauschild, BSN, RN, Labor RepresentativeLeslie Shepherd, BSN, RN, Labor RepresentativeJill Hindoien, BS, Chief Financial OfficerJennifer Hamilton, Administrative AssistantBoard of DirectorsExecutive Committee:Board of Directors PresidentBoard of Directors Vice PresidentBoard of Directors SecretaryBoard of Directors TreasurerBoard of Directors Member at LargeBoard of Directors CPGABoard of Directors PDBoard of Directors CAPBoard of Directors EGWLorri Bennett, RNTerry Dutro, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BCChelsee Baker, BSN, RNAudrey Dee, RNAnna Ammons, BSN, RN, PCCNBobbie Cross, BSN, RNCheryl Richards, Ed.D, RN-BCLori Chovanak, DNP, RN, APRN-BCBrandi Breth, BSN, RN-BCCouncil on Practice & Government Affairs (CPGA)Gwyn Palchak, BSN, RN-BC, ACMSally Sluder, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BCLoni Conley, BSN, RNLisa Ash, RN, CNORJennifer Miller, RNCouncil on Professional Development (PD)Sandy Sacry, MSN, RNGwyn Palchak, BSN, RN-BC, ACMEmily Michalski-Weber, PMHNP-BCBrenda Donaldson, BA, RN, CAPAJanet Smith, MN, MSHS, RNMegan Hamilton, MSN, RN, CFRN, NRPDebby Lee, BSN, RN-BC, CCRPAbbie Colussi, RNKim Reynen, BSN, RNCouncil on Advanced Practice (CAP)PULSE SUBMISSIONSNursing Faculty Position AvailableVOICE OF NURSES IN MONTANAMNA is a non-profit, membership organization that advocates fornurse competency, scope of practice, patient safety, continuingeducation, and improved healthcare delivery and access.MNA members serve on the following Councils andother committees to achieve our mission: Council on Practice & Government Affairs (CPGA) Council on Economic & General Welfare (E&GW) Council on Professional Development (CPD) Council on Advanced Practice (CAP)Preserve the history of nursing in Montana and contribute, support andempower the professional nurse in Montana.For advertising rates and information, please contact Arthur L.Davis Publishing Agency, Inc., 517 Washington Street, PO Box216, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613, (800) 626-4081, sales@aldpub.com. MNA and the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc.reserve the right to reject any advertisement. Responsibility forerrors in advertising is limited to corrections in the nextissue or refund of price of advertisement.Enjoy a user friendly layout and access to moreinformation, including membership material,labor resources, Independent Study Library,a new Career Center for Job Seekers &Employers, and more downloadable information.CONTACT MNAF & MNAMontana Nurses Association Foundationand Montana Nurses Association20 Old Montana State Highway, Clancy, MT 59634 Phone (406) 442-6710 Fax (406) 442-1841 Email: info@mtnurses.org Website: www.mtnurses.orgOffice Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday through FridayWe are gathering articles that are relevantand appealing to YOU as a nurse. Whatis happening in your world today? Is thereinformation we can provide that would behelpful to you? The Pulse is YOUR publication,and we want to present you with content thatpertains to your interests.Please submit your ideas andsuggestions to person Elect-CAPSecretary-CAPMember at Large-CAPMember at Large-CAPDeborah Kern, MSN, FNPKeven Comer, MN, FNP-BCNanci Taylor, APRNTerry Dutro, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BCEmily Michalski-Weber, MSN, RN-BCCouncil on Economic & General Welfare (EGW)Delayne Stahl, RN, OCNCharlie Julia Buffo, RNLorie Van Donsel BSN, RN, PCCNAdrianne Harrison, RNQuestions about your nursing license?Contact Montana Board of Nursing at: www.nurse.mt.gov

February, March, April 2020Montana Nurses Association PulsePage 3Labor Reports and NewsSAVE the DATE for Our NEW Nurse Advocacy Retreat!Mark your calendars andsave the date to attend ournew Nurse Advocacy Retreat(formally the Labor Retreat)May 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2020 atChico Hot Springs (make yourroom reservations soon asrooms fill up fast)!! Registrationwill include all contact hoursand meals (lodging on yourown). SCHOLARSHIPS WILLBE AVAILABLE so stay tunedfor more information!!The definition of advocacyis the act of speaking on theRobin Haux, BSLabor ProgramDirectorbehalf of or in support of another person. In nursing,advocacy stems from a philosophy in which nursingpractice is the support of an individual to promote theirown well-being, their fellow nurses, and their patients.Your advocacy for each other is how you impact changein your facilities. Through collective bargaining and yourUnion’s, you all have the ability to advocate for each otherthrough ways that are protected by your contracts andthe law.This year’s Nurse Advocacy Retreat will includepresentations about effective strategies and toolsavailable to you through your contracts, educationon how to engage new employees, how to moresuccessfully advocate for nurses and patients by usingtools and rights you have through your Union, and toimprove our nurses’ abilities at the bargaining table usingcontract campaign strategies. We will share successstories!The event is designed for all ranges of knowledgeand skill in the collective bargaining arena. First timeattendees are warmly welcomed and encouraged tocome to Chico and learn how to advocate by using yourcontract and your Union.This event is a true retreat and wonderful networkingexperience in a welcoming, and casual atmosphere.We are excited to invite you all to our “re-branded”Nurse Advocacy Retreat (per our membership’srecommendation)! Come learn, network, and pleasebring a friend!UNION OFFICERSSoundsatouchintimidating, like a band oftough thugs laying downthe law. Or perhaps a groupof knowledgeable contractexperts who have beenthere-done-it ALL. Not true.In the early months of2020, at least four of myLocals will be working onnominating and/or electingnew Union officers. WithinLeslie Shepherd,each of these newly electedBSN, RN, Laborgroup of leaders, I alwaysRepresentativeexpect a few new faces.Nurses who are new to the union scene makesome of the best, most engaged officers and Ialways appreciate excited new faces.There are many ways to organize Unionleaders and many different positions that canbe utilized. Many Unions recognize the typicalPresident and Vice president roles. While othersfind co-presidents to be more effective. Bothoptions function well. Whether your Union hasco-presidents or the more standard Presidentand VP, the roles typically share the same duties(ideally equally). Duties include presiding overLocal meetings and being a voting member of theLocal. Some Locals have their presidents attendand facilitate Professional Conference Committee/Labor Management Committee and participate onthe negotiating team.A union Secretary is another common leadershiprole. The duties of each secretary vary fromLocal to Local, but typically include maintainingan updated list of members. This task may seemdaunting, especially for our locals with 400 members. Do not fear, we at MNA are excellentat helping you maintain these lists. In most of ourcontracts, there is language that requires youremployer to provide us at MNA with regularlyupdated lists of members. Secretary duties alsoinclude taking minutes or notes at Local meetingsas well as distributing those to the members.Union Treasurer is another position thatmost Locals elect a member into. This officeris responsible for maintaining the Local budgetand funds. Each union determines its budget andspending of any money differently. In MNA, eachLocal has its own bank account and Local funds.The Treasurer keeps track of any spending fromthe Local’s account. Local taxes are also filed eachyear and MNA is happy to assist the Local officersin this task.One of my favorite officer positions that isrelatively new is a media or communications officer.This individual works with the secretary to ensurethe Local has an up to date membership list andthat all members are communicated to. Whetherit’s via email, mailboxes, bulletin boards, or socialmedia; the media officer assists with ensuring theflow of communication to your members is kept upto date.Every Local functions differently and has theability to determine the officer needs through theirbylaws. Locals can have each of the positionslisted above or any combination of roles. Eachposition can be adapted to the role each electedmember is able to take on. Each new team ofofficers elected will function differently than the last, but it isimperative that each group functions as a team. Howeveryou share the roles, know that leading your Union isimportant work and has the potential to benefit each ofyour members. MNA is always here to assist in trainingnew officers in their role and duties, while encouragingeach team of officers to be the leaders of their Local.Announcing Career OpportunitiesYou’ve Been Waiting For!Crossroads Correctional FacilityShelby, MontanaNow Hiring:LPNs Full Time and PRNRNs (PRN)New Licensed Graduates Welcome!Competitive Salary and Pay Based on Experience.To learn more, please contact:Cyndy McClimate - Medical Recruiter615.263.3148Apply online at jobs.corecivic.comCoreCivic is a Drug Free Workplace & EOE - M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Page 4Montana Nurses Association PulseFebruary, March, April 2020Labor Reports and NewsKnow Your Rights! But What Are They?AllMontanaNursesAssociation union nurseshave rights! You haveRepresentationRightsunder the Supreme Court’sWeingarten decision, butwhat are they? Alwaysremember to ASK for aUnion Rep, Local Rep,Resolutions Officer, OR anycoworker to accompanyyou to a meeting withRobin Haux, BSmanagement! You have theLabor Programright to a second set of eyesDirectorand ears!Know your Weingarten Rights! Beforediscussing your Weingarten Rights, you mustunderstand what an “investigatory interview” is. Aninvestigatory interview is when you are questionedby your manager or director about any issue thatyou are, or may have been, involved with thatcould possibly lead to disciplinary action. This caninclude tardiness, overtime, patient complaints, peercomplaints, etc. You should ask at the beginningof the meeting, “Is this a meeting that can lead todisciplinary action?” If they answer “Yes” then youhave the right to ask for representation. If they say“No” and indicate that you don’t need anyone, listencarefully to what is being discussed. If it starts to feellike it could lead to discipline, you have the right toinvoke your Weingarten rights.Know the Rules! Under Weingarten Rights andwhen an investigatory interview occurs, the followingrules apply:1. The employee must make a clear requestfor union representation before or duringthe interview. The employee cannot bepunished for making this request. (Note:Do not ask the employer, “do I need unionrepresentation?” It is up to you to make thestatement that you want union representation.)Remember, management is not anappropriate representative, so if theyoffer you the nursing supervisor or someoneelse to sit with you, that is not adequate. Youeither need a local unit leader, a steward orand second set of eyes and ears can prevent latergrievance officer, or any other member to actdisputes about what wa

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