Utah Nurse

Utah Nurse: The Official Publication of the Utah Nurses Association. Utah Nurse has been published quarterly since 1946 for the Utah Nurses Association, a constituent member of the American Nurses Association. Sent to RNs and LPNs throughout Utah, Utah Nurse provides a forum for members to express their opinions and become aware of healthcare issues in the state of Utah.

UTAH NURSE Official Publication of Utah State Nurses' Association ention Program MONA JOLLEY - DISTRICT 6 LUCILLE SHAW - DISTRICT 3 Utah Nurse of the Year To be Awarded at the Annual Banquet LORRAINE FALSONE - DISTRICT 4 Utah Nurse 1972 Convention Issue No.2 It's the real thing. Coke. Exe Arne Blue Coc Cott Hea Hol Hyla Mut Pay Qua Rob St. BOTILED BY THE COCA-COLA BOTILING COMPANY OF SALT LAKE Tub Un Utah Nurse Spring , 1972 23, No. 1-b Official Publication of the Utah State Nurses' Association 1058 East 9th South Salt Lake City, Utah 84105 Phone [phone] ve Editor . . . CORALLENE McKEAN 1058 East 9th South Salt Lake City, Utah 84105 ASSISTANTS ANNETTA J. BILGER 11 "A" Street Apt. 36 Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 JUNE LEIFSON 2226 Garfield Ave. Salt Lake City, Utah 84109 Ad~ertisers Editorial Seemingly in today's society "copping out" has become one way of solving problems. In reality, everyone knows that "copping out" is a self-centered escape mechanism. The "copper outer" escapee is hoping and depending upon someone else to solve his or her problem. Often that "someone else" solves the problem by meeting his own aims and goals. The escaping "copper outer" then complains, becomes depressed and thinks he will solve the envisioned problem by self destruction or self mutliation. The " copper outers" are not new to the nursing profession. Throughout the years, many a registered nurse has "copped out" on her professional association. She has escaped and turned lo another health professional, primarily medicine, for solace and comfort, thus selfishly contributing to the destruction of her own profession. The challenge that faces nursing today is to find the prevention and cure for the "copper outer." However, before one can develop preventative measures or a cure, the cause must be determined. All symptoms indicate that the cause is inside and not outside the organism. It cannot be projected to other health professionals, adminstrators, commissioners, or any other group of individuals. Investigation reveals that wherever nurses gather, one is sure to hear the comment, "if nurses would just support each other, nursing would be recognized"; then the next 1erican Fork Hospital ........ 26 minute, that very same speaker is apt to be heard saying, "well, if they don't quit doing that, I'm not going to renew my membership." The contemplated "copper outer" then vents her feelings to a medical colleague w h o paternalistically agrees that all is not well in nursing. OKAY! so, all is not well in nursing. NURSES! STOP, LOOK, LISTEN! Don't go on forever and forever " copping out" and using worn out excuses as "it 's because the profession is composed primarily of women." Such a statement indicates that competent professional nurses who are dedicated to assuming responsibility for other people's lives are not capable, knowledgeable, dedicated and mature enough to determine their own professional future. Poppy cot! Nurses can do anything they decide to to. They assess, evaluate and administer. Nursing can alleviate its own illness. The potion or magic formula for "copping out" in the nursing profession is "get with it." Mature Registered Nurses, truthfully, thoughtfully, and diligently must join together to critically and objectively assess, evaluate and determine the future of professional nursing in Utah and the nation. "United we stand, divided we fall," a crisis may occur during this era of assessment and accountability. However, nurses characteristically arise to crisis situations. Objectively supporting, and united, the horizons of nursing are unlimited. "Giant steps" forward are a reality. Corallene McKean, Editor Je Cross Blue Shield ........ 32 Table of Contents ica Cola Bottling Co. . . . . . . . . 2 ·rtonwood Hospital . ..... . ... 19 :alth Services Corporation .... 13 : y Cross Hospital .. . ...... . . 14 and Pharmacy .... . ........ 30 utua/ of Omaha ... ... .... .. . 11 iyson City Hospital .... . .... . 29 uality Press Jbinson's .. .. ...... ...... 22 .......... .. . .. ... 19 Mark's Hospital . ... ..... . .. 23 ·Jberculosis Association . .... . 12 niversity of Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 U.N.A. Ballot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 U.N.A. Bylaws . .. ....... . .. . ....... . .............. . .......... 9-11 Conference Group Ballots . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Executive Directors Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Council Reports ... . ......... . ............. . ..... ......... ... 14-15 Family Planning , Jackie Hulet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Lifetime Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Convention Program . .. ..... . . . ..... . ...... . . . ... .... . .. . .... . 16-18 Delegating Nursing Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Committee Reports ... .. ... . .. .. ...... . ... .. ... .. ........ . . ... 20-23 Conference Group Reports . . . . . ... .. ... .... .... ... .... . ....... 24-26 District Reports ... . . ... ......... .. . ... .... ..... ........ .... . 27-29 SNAU Report . ..... . ........... ......... . . . . . . ......... . ..... 29-30 Representatives to others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 -3- Utah Nurses' Association 1972 Ballot PRESIDENT ELECT - ANA Delegate {elect one) NORMA HANSEN B.S., M.S., PH.D. (District No. 2 Education: Present Position: Professional Activities: Present Prof. Position: Education: Present Position: DUANE WALKER B.S. (District No. 1) Professional Activities: Present Prof. Position: University of Utah: B .S., M.S., PH.D. Assistant Professor, Weber College Careers Committee, Chairman, District ,· Careers Committee, USNA; Advisory Cr IRMP on Emergency Room and Nurse [ ti on Careers Committee, Chairman, District ~ Careers Committe, USN A Weber State College, B .S . Assistant Administrator for Nursing at Holy C Hospital USNA Board of Directors ; USNA Public Rela Board; USNA Administrative Conference G~ Board of Directors: Community Nursing Ser American Red Cross, Utah Leukemia Society, l Mental Health Assoc., Children's Aid Societ Utah, Utah Cancer Association, Utah Arth Association; Advisory Board of Utah, State Il! Vocational Education USN A: Board of Directors, Public Relations ll< Administrative Conf. Grp. FIRST VICE PRESIDENT (elect one) DR. MAXINE COPE DIP., B.S., M.S. ED.D. (District No. 3) Education: Present Position: Professional Activities: Present Prof. Position: Education: JANICE HASSELL DIP., B.S., M.S. (District No. 2) Present Position: Professional Activities: Present Prof. Position: HELEN KELSEY DIP. (District No. 1) Education: Present Position: Professional Activities: Present Prof. Position: -4- L.D.S. Hospital: Diploma, University of Utah:B M .S.,Ed.D. Dean and Professor, B .Y .U. College of Nursing ANA, USNA, NLN, Phi Kappa Phi, L.D.S. Heal Service Corp. USNA Administrative Conf. Grp. St. Benedict: Diploma; University of Utah: B.S M .S. University of Utah Faculty University of Utah College of Nursing Advisor SNAU; Consultant NSNA ; Nursing EdL cation Committee; Utah Heart Assoication; VarioL Committees to promote Nursing Education f,. minorities Advisor SNAU; Consultant NSNA Providence Hospital School of Nursing Diploma IRMP Nurse Specialist USNA, ANA, AHA, UHA Nursing Educatic ,. Committee; National Council of Cardiovascul~· Nursing Program Chairman District No. 1 USNA Education Committee SECRETARY {elect one) RUTH POWELL Dip. (District No. 2) Education: Present Position: Professional Activities: Present Prof. Position: Lincoln General Hospital Diploma Assistant Head Nurse Medical Floor at St. Benedict Hospital USNA Secretary; Nominating Chairman of Dist. No.2 USNA Secretary; Nominating Chairman of Dist. No.2 2· cil; ua?· -, Education: ANN VOGT Dip., B.S. (District No. 1) Present Position: Professional Activities: Present Prof. Position: St. Joseph's Hospital Diploma; B.S. University of Utah Director of Nursing at St. Marks Hospital ANA, NLN ANA, NLN oss ns p; ce, ah of "tis pt. BOARD MEMBER-Group I {elect one) rd ARTELL ALLSOP Dip. (District No. 1) th RUTHS. SWENSON M.S. (District No. 2) Education: Present Position: Professional Activities: Present Prof. Position: L.D .S. Hospital Diploma Assistant Director of Nursing at Cottonwood H osp. USNA Board Member USNA Boa rd Member Education: Present Position: Columbia Presbyterian M.S. Counselor Coordinator at College of Nursing, Weber State College extended campus Member of Continued Education and By-Laws Committee M ember Continued Education and B y Laws Committee; Several Committees of NLN Professional Activities: Present Prof. Position : Education: VIRGINIA WEBB Dip., M.A., MPH (District No. 1) Present Position: Professional Activities: Present Prof. Position: JOAN WHITE Dip., M.S. (District No. 2) Education: Present Position: Professional Activities: Present Prof. Position: -5- Salt Lake General Hospital Diploma; M.A. Teacher College, Columbia Univ.; M.P.H. University of California Associate Professor University of Utah College of Nursing USNA, NLN, APHA USNA, NLN, APHA St. Benedict Diploma; M.S. University of Utah Assistant Director of Nursing Service at St. Benedict Hospital USNA; Member Council of Certification; District No. 2 Membership Chairman USNA; Member Council of Certification; District No. 2 Membership Chairman BOARD MEMBER- Group II (elect one} VIVIAN J. MILLER Dip. (District No. 6) Education: Present Position: Professional Activities: Present Prof. Position: Holy Cross Hospital Diploma Nursing Supervisor Utah State Division USNA; District No. 6 2nd Vice President USNA; District No. 6 2nd Vice President JOSEPHINE E. PRICE Dip. (District No. 6) Education: Present Position: Professional Activities: Present Prof. Position: Budge Memorial Hospital Diploma Charge Nurse Medical Floor USNA Member; USNA Membership 0USNA Member; USNA Membership Co Education: Holy Cross Diploma ;A.D. College of Ea tern B.A. Utah State University Teaching class at College Eastern Utah. County Nursing Home State: USNA Secretary, Economic Secunt·· mittee. District: President, Treasurer, Board Chairman Economic Security. Others: Phi Kappa Kappa, Phi Theta K, State Convention Chairman; District \\ · Committee Chairman Present Position: WILMA JEAN SIMONE Dip., A.D., B.A. (District No. 4) Professional Activities: Present Prof. Posit ion : NOMINATING COMMITTEE-Group I (elect one} Education: ADA BURT Dip., B.S., M.S. (District No. 1) MARGARET "PEGGY" EKLUND Dip., B.S. (District No. 1) MARILYN LUNDSTROM Dip. (District No. 1) Present Position: Holy Cross Hospital Diploma; B.S. Uni1· Utah; M.S. Western Reserve University Supervisor of Salt Lake Community NuN Professional Activities : Present Prof. Position: USNA, NLN USNA, NLN Education: Present Prof. P osition : Holy Cross Hospital Diploma; St. Mar. B.S. S.L. County Public Health Dept. Staff Nur· UPHA Board Member; USNA Conventior man, two years UPHA Education: Present Position: Professional Activities: Present Prof. Position: L.D.S. Hospital Diploma Clinical Coordinator at Cottonwood Hoow Utah Heart Association Education Commit· Utah Heart Association Education Commih Present Position: Professional Activities: -6- NOMINATING COMMITTEE- Group 11 (elect one) EFFIE ETCHEVERRY Dip., B.S. (District No. 2) Division of Health resident r esident ANN MATTHEWS Dip. (District No. 6) Education: Present Position: Professional Activities: Present Prof. Position: St. Marks Hospital Diploma; B.S. Nursing Instructor at Weber State College USNA USNA Education: Present Position: Professional Activities: William Budge Memorial Hospital Diploma O.B. Coordinator Nominating Committee; Maternal Child Nursing; USNA Nominating Committee; Maternal Child Nursing; USNA Present Prof. Position: a rship Committcl' rship Committ NOMINATING COMMITTEE- Group Ill (elect one) MAE BETH OGDEN Dip. (District No. 3) of Eastern Utah rn Utah; Emery Education: Present Position: Professional Activities: Present Prof. Position: ·c Security Com Board member ALICE SCHMIDT B.S., M.S. (District No. 3) heta Kappa. strict Workshu11 Education: Present P osition: Professional Activities: Present Prof. P osition : L.D.S. Hospital Diploma Supervisor at Sevier Valley L.D.S. Hospital USNA Economic Security Committee; District No. 3 Southern Unit Program Chairman; Economic Security Chairman ; Membership Coommittee USNA Economic Security Committee; District No. 3 Southern Unit Program Chairman; Economic Security Chairman; Membership Coommittee University of Iowa, B.S.; M.S. Faculty, B.Y.U. USNA Member USNA Member .S. University of rsity ty Nursing SPn t. Mary Coll taff NursP nvention ( hair Hoospital Committee ommittee ~ -,* UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MEDICAL CENTER SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84112 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CALL COLLECT . . . (801 ) 582-3711 , EXT. 301 -7- / Resolution from U.S.1\1.J\. Board of Directors The following Resolution of the Board of Directors of Utah State Nurses' Association was unanimously adopted by a majority of the members of said Board of Directors at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the said Utah State Nurses' Association held at Salt Lake City, Utah, at the office of said association, 1058 East 9th South Street, on Friday, the 10th day of March A.D. 1972 at the hour of 4:00 o'clock P.M. on said day, pursuant to due and legal notice of the holding of said meeting, towit: WHEREAS, it is deemed to be necessary and expedient that Article I , NAME, of the Articles of Incorporation of the Utah State Nurses' Association be amended so as to change the name of the said association to be " Utah Nurses' Association," and so that the said Article I of the said Articles of Incorporation shall read as follows: ARTICLE I Name The name of the association shall be UTAH NUR SES ASSOCI ATION. NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the above and foregoing proposal be submitted to a vote of the members of the said Utah State Nurses' Association at a meeting of the members of said association, of the General Session of the Annual Convention on Saturday the 20th day of May, A.D. 1972 at the hours of 10:30 A.M. on said date, and that Notice of the said meeting and of the purpose thereof in the form attached to this resolution, be printed in the Utah Nurse and mailed to each member of the said association addressed to the member's address as shown on the records of the association. Such no- tice shall be mailed at least th1 .. days prior to the said meeting BE IT FURTHER RESOLVE an affirmative vote of two-third.· members voting thereon shall quired for the passage of the sair ment to Article I. of said Artid..corporation, as set forth above. Corallene McKean. Executive Director. Notice of Business Meeting T O T H E MEMBERS OF T H E UTAH STATE NURSES ASSOCIATI The Business meeting of the Association will be held at the C'est Bon, Park City, Utah, on Saturday, the 20th day of May, A.D. 1972 at the hours of 10:30 o'clock A.M . on said day. The meeting will be held for the purpose of transacting business pertaining to the Association and also to consider and act upon a proposed amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of the association, pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors of said association, in the following particular: a . To amend Article I. of the Articles of Incorporation of the the Utah State Nurses' Association, entitled "NAME" to read as follows: ARTICLE I Name The name of this association· UTAH NURSES ASSOCIATIO~ b. To transact such other hlli shall properly come before t meeting. Dated this 10th day of March. A; Sister M. Carolita President, Utah St..· Nurses' As ociation Attest: Corallene McKean RN. Executive Director Utah State Nurses' Association Resolution Regarding Refinement of the Certification Program Submitted by the Council on Practice, Athleen B. Godfrey, Chairman Whereas , It is the responsibility of the professional nurses' association to "foster high standards of nursing practice", and Whereas , Certification has been accepted by the Utah State Nurses ' Association as a means of identifying those nurses adjudged as skilled in the practice of professional nursing , and Whereas , the present Certification Program does not allow for measurement of skilled nursing practice, therefore be it Resolved , that Certification become the means to determine how well the practice of professional nursing is carried out by the individual nurse; and be it further Resolved , that the Certification Program initiated January 1, 1972 will continue without change for at least one more year, during which time be it further Resolved , that the Divisions of Practice of the Utah State Nurses' Association will develop standards of practice, and be it further Resolved , that the Council of Practice appoint a sub-committee from its membership including a representative of the current Council on Certification whose re sponsibility will be to explore ways to refine the Certification Program util izing standards of practice and other criteria to provide a tool for evaluating professional nursing practice; and be it further Resolved , that the Council of Practice will report the findings and recommendations for revision of the Certification Program to the Board of Directors of the Utah State Nurses' Association by April 1, 1973 for presentation to and adoption by the membership at its Annual Convention . - 8- Please N By-Laws Friday, Ma the fourth vised Bychanges ated. The appear in sue of ut~ pared to Lowse ECTION l hon of the t1on, the' Uta b~ ,1dopt a nd abide b nformity as B\law,.; that the laws of th' f Incorpora ociation. EC'TION l tah urses' th following: (u) To pro m ans stand nursing educa dt>fined ociation. (h) To pro ional <level (c) To ins f ethical co t 1hli'<hC'd by cl) To pr p 1k for nur lion. (c) To su m mpowC'r of f) To pro mic and g (!::) To pro mt nt s<'rvice 1 (h) To reJJ: their state s f ional. co roup-. and WI (i To pro I Americ H u P of Del (jl To est l I 1h State andards an for the ursc-.' Regi Utah Nurses' Association Hy-Laws least thirty meeting- date ESOLVED t two-thirds of n hall h f the said am id ArticlPs of I h above. McKean. R Director. to be adopted y May 19, 1972. This is '~urth printing of the ReBy-Laws. Recommended ges have been incorporThe fourth printing will ar in the Convention Isl Utah Nurse. Come preto adopt them "en total" L se Scoville, Chairman ARTI CLE I Purposes and Functions arolita Utah tat sociation ciation i!O~ 1. The purposes of the ·urses' Association shall be to ~h standards of nursing practice, the professional and educational ~1ent of nurses, and promote the <1f nurses to the end that all may have better nur ing care. purposes shall be unrestricted ·1deration of nationality, race, J,,r ,or sex. CTION 2. As a constituent associf the American Nurses' Associa,. Utah Nurses' Association hererts and agrees to comply with de by those areas of required it)' as promulgated by the ANA that are not in conflict with ·of the state of Utah or Articles rporation of the Utah Nurses' of the include wing: Tn promote through appropriate •tandards of nursing practice, education and nursing services med by the American Nurses' lion. To provide for the continuing pro! development of practitioners. Tn in ure adherence to the code ,J conduct for practitioners eshy A A. Tn promote legislation and to r r nurses in regard to legislative T" survey periodically the nurse 'r of the state. To promote and protect the eco1nd general welfare of nurses. To provide counseling and placervice to nurses and employers. To represent nurses and serve as 11te spokesman with allied pro!, community and governmental 1~d with the public. f,, provide for representation in American Nurses' Association ,,f Delegates. r,, establish in cooperation with 'tate Employment Security the •d,; and practices as may be necesr the effective administration of ·Registries in the State of Utah. (The SNA is responsible for approving the professional registries in the state and notifying the ANA so that the list of approved registries carried in the American Journal of Nursing may be kept up to date). (k) To appoint an advisor to promote relations with the Student Nurses' Association of Utah. (I) To actively recruit students for nursing. SECTION 4. Constituent Association (Districts) and their sub-units which have been or which hereafter may be, organized whose rules and regulations are in harmony with these by-laws, shall be recognized as official components of the Utah Nurses' Association. These components shall: (a) Clearly define the boundaries in relation to nurse population and geographic barriers, and submit them for approval to the Board of Directors of this association. (b) Request the Utah Nurses' Association Board of Directors approve any changes in the established boundaries provided such change has been approved by a majority of the membership in the reo;pective constituent Association. SECTION 5. Conference groups shall b2 established upon evidence that substantial number of members and associates expressly identify a need to develop such an affiliation, based on a common or specific interest. Affiliation with more than two conference groups mav be secured upon payment of such additional fees as are determined by the UNA Board of Dircetors. These conference groups shall: (a) Develop, support and maintain standards as established by UNA and ANA. (b) Conduct clinical and scientific sessions at conventions, institutes and other meetings of the association . (c) Stimulate research and studies in the conference group's particular area of concern and provide means for the recording and discussing of significant findings. (d) Provide for the dissemination of relevant information to its members. (e) Initiate, coordinate and implement specific activities related to the conferenc3 group's particular area of concern. SECTION 6. Each Constituent Association, their uh-units and conference groups shall: (a) Officially adopt the bylaws of this association in so far as the same pertains to: (1) Purpose and functions (2) Members and associates (3) Disciplinary action and rights of members and associates (4) Dues (5) Duties of officers (6) Representation at state convention (b) Adopt such further rules and regulations as deemed necessary to carry out the purposes and functions of said association or conference group and submit a copy to UNA headquarters. -9- (c) Report to the Advisory Council and Council on Practice respectively as herein provided in these bylaws. ~ECTION 7. Comply with the reqmr"'.n;ients of these bylaws or b2 disqualified as a constituent association or co~e~ence group of the Utah Nurses' Associat10n . by unanimous vote of the Board of D_irectors, provided due notice h_as been given the constituent association or conference group at least three mont~s before a hearing is held and the vo.te 1s taken, and shall be eligible for remstatement upon an official request a!1d. approval by the Utah Nurses' Association Board of Directors. ARTICLE II Members a nd Associates SECTION 1. As. specified in the Byl:;tws of the American Nurses' Associa~10n, the_ Utah Nurses' Association and its C:O!JSh?ients shall require the same q:Ualif1cat10ns for membership and associate status as stated therein. SECTION 3. A member may transfer from another state nurses' association to UNA or from one official UNA component to another, without further payment of ~ues for the remainder of the membership year, provided that the request. f~r tran~f~r is accepted by the assoc1at10n rece1vmg the transfer. SECTION 3. Honorary membership may be conferred by unanimous vote at any convention of this association on pers?ns who have rendered distinguished service or valuable assistance to the nur~ing profession, the name or names hav~g been recommended by the Board of Directors. Honorary membership shall not be conferred on more than two (2) persons at any convention. ARTICLE 111 Disciplinary Action a nd Rights of Members and Asso cia tes SECTION 1. As_ specified in the Byl~ws of the American Nurses' Associa!1on, the Utah Nurses' Association and its constituent associations members and associates may be_ subject to reprimand, censure, suspens10n, or expulsion as stated therein. ARTICLE IV Membership Yea r SECTION 1. The membership year for members and associates shall be a period of twelve consecutive months from time of application for or renewal of membership or associate status. ARTICLE V Dues SECTION l. Dues for the American Nurses' Association, the Utah Nurse' Association and its constituent association shall be paid to the Utah Nurses' Association. If these are not paid within forty-five days after they become due, the member or associate shall forfeit all rights accorded to members or associates. Reimbursements of appropriate dues with the names of members and associates shall be made to the American Nurses' Association and constitute association by the Utah Nurses' Association. SECTION 2. (a) The annual dues for a member of the Utah Nurses' Association shall be the designated amount as adopted by the members assembled in convention. Any anticipated changes in dues structure must be published and circulated to all members at least one month prior to the annual convention. The amount does not include ANA or constituent association dues. (b) The annual dues for an associate of the Utah Nurses' Association shall be one-half the amount as adopted in Section (a) of this article. An additional one-half is required if an associate becomes a member during any membership year. ARTICLE VI Officia l Organ The Utah Nurse shall be the official organ of the Association. ARTICLE VII Fisca l Year The fiscal year of this association shall be July 1 to June 30. ARTICLE VIII Boa rd of Directors SECTION 1. This association shall be governed by a Board of Directors includi~g the ele~ted officers, four (4) elected directors, six (6) elected representatives · three (3) from the Advisory Council'. and three (3) from the Council on Practice. No member shall be eligible to serve more than eight (8) consecutive years. SECTION 2. MEETINGS . (a) Regular meetings of the Board of Direcf?rs shall be held preceding and following each annual convention of the association and at such other times as deemed necessary. (b) Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the president on five (5) days notice to each memb:ir of the Board either personally or by telephone or telegraph, and shall be called by the president in like manner or on like notice upon the written request of not less than three (3) constituent associations or five (5) members of the Board of Directors. Sp::cial meetings shall be held at such time and place as may be specified in the notice thereof. (c) In the intervals between regular meetings of the Board of Directors the president of the association may ~efer and submit to the member of the Board of Direc!ors definite questions relating to the affaus of the association which in the opinion of the president require 'immediate action on the part bf the Board of Directors The results of such a referendum which requires a majoritv vote of the personnel of the Board of Directors. shall control the action of the association and its Board of Directors officers, conference groups, committees'. agents and employees. SECTION . The Board of Directors shall have the power to appoint standing committees as it deems n ecessary and may adopt a statement of policy d ::cribing the functions and duties of such committees. These committees shall report to the Board as requested. SECTION 4. There shall be an Executive Committee of the Board of Directors composed of the president, president-elect - ANA delegate for one year, the two vice presidents, the secretary, and the treasurer of the association. This committee shall have all the powers of the Board of Directors to transact business between board meetings. All transactions of the committee shall be reported in full at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors. ARTICLE IX Advisory Council SECTION 1. There shall be an Advisory Council composed of the president and president-elect from each officially recognized UNA constituent association and their subunits, and such other members as the Council may designate. SECTION 2. It shall be the function of the Advisory Council to: (a) Provide in depth review and/or research of issues identified by membership of Utah Nurses' Association Board of Directors. (b) Make recommendations for long and short term organizational goals to Utah Nurses' Association Board of Directors and/or membership. (c) Develop plan for maintaining political relationships at the local levels. (d) Adopt such further rules and regulations as deemed necessary. SECTION 3. UNA Board Members. hers. (a) Three (3) representatives from the Advisory Council shall be elected to serve a two (2) year term as members of the UNA Board of Directors. (b) Immediately following the annual UN A Convention held in the even years, one of the three representatives shall be elected to serve as a UNA Board Member. (c) Immediately following the annual UNA Convention held in the odd years, two of the three representatives shall be elected to serve as a UNA Board Member. ARTICLE X Counci l on Practice SECTION 1. There shall be a Council on Practice composed of the chairman and chairman-elect from each officially recognized UN A Conference Group, and such other members as the Council may designate. SECTION 2. It shall be the function of the Council to: (a) Coordinate and implement standards of nursing practice. (b) Make recommendations as appropriate to the UNA Board of Directors. (c) Develop and maintain working arrangements with other units of the association and with related profesional and community groups as appropriate to the defined responsibilities of the Council. (d) Maintain communications with the Advisory Council and/or with appropriate groups, as required. (e) Adopt such further rules and regulations as deemed necessary. -10- SECTION 3. UNA Board ~It (a) Three (3) representativesf; Council on Practice shall be e serve a two (2) year term as of the UN A Board of Directo~ (b) Immediately following !hf UNA Convention held in the 00! one of the three representatives· elected to serve as a UNA Boarr. ber. (c) Immediately following th! UNA Convention held in t years, two of the three represshall be elected to serve as a UN.\ Member. ARTIC LE XI As a con entitled nventions rv Coun 1il·iaton of the> Amer Meetings SECTION 1. This associatior hold an annual convention at s• and place and with such registra· as shall be determined by the Be Directors. Notices of the annual tion shall be mailed at least on before the first day of the convent SECTION 2. The order of bu., each convention of this associati be in accordance with a program at the beginning of the conven shall include: Call to order Address of the president Reports: Officers Advisory Council Council on Practice Committees Conference Groups Constituent Associations Representatives to other ass Other business Announcement of election resu1" Adjournment SECTION 3. Sp=cial meeting; association may be called by tht of Directors and shall be called president upon the written requ majority of the constituent as:iOC Notices of special meetings 5~ mailed at least ten (10) days bei first day of the meetings SECTION 4. Notice of all of this association shall be sent president and to the secretary constituent association, and to al bers and associates of this a~ prior to the meeting in question SECTION 5. The voting body conventions and special meeting; association shall consist of all and associates in attendance who credentials at the time of registra SECTION 6. Members of the. Nurses' Association of Utah may meetings of the Utah Nurses'. tion. SECTION 7. Meetings of the. Nurses' Association of Utah may in connection with annual con1 of this association at such times be designated in the program of vention. SECTION 8. A quorum for all ings of this association, and its rEcognized component parts is a 1t2 of those present and voting. SECTION 9. The rules cont Robert's Rules of Order Rev~i govern meetings of this associatic cases to which they are applic-C: in which they are not inconsist. these bylaws. 0 [. c ARTICLE XII "'nstituent association the UNA ed to representation at biennial ons or pecial meetings and AdCouncil of the American Nurses' ton as provided in the Bylaws i\rnrncan urses' Association. ARTICLE XIII Nominations CTION 1. There is hereby estaba nominating committee which association tion at su('h h registration by the Board e annual eon least on<' mo he convention der of busin association program ado e convention e of all nwehn ll be S<'nt to ecretarv of e and to. all m this as.-.ociatJ q u estion. ting body at meetings of th t of all mt•m ance who pr of registration rs of the> Stud Utah ma\ , tt N u rses' ·A es contained er Rel"ised association m e applil'ablc inconsist nt 'i>I of three members, elected ru1ual convention to serve for a :ir period. Not more than one r of this committee is to be a r ,.f any one constituent associa'!'IO~ 2. On or before November h 1ear the nominating committee nd to the members of the AdCouncil and Council on Practice of those UNA Board Mem. term of office will expire xt annual convention indicating li 0 ible for re-election, together names of members of the nomi•mmittee. "!'IO~ 3. The second vice-presid the treasurer shall be elected .umual conventions held in the rs and the president-elect-ANA hrst vice-president and the sec111 be elected at the annual conh,•ld in the even years. These Pxcept the president-elect shall r two (2) years or until their r- are elected. The president! automatically become presithe annual convention in odd nd will serve for two years or ressor is elected. ION 4. The members of the Committee shall have had prerd experience in either another -trict and/or Student Nurses' •n. The secretary and treasurer 1~ had previous experience in 1t10ns respectively. No member ,. more than two (2) consecu' m the same office excepting dent who serves for only two d the president-elect for one 0~ 5. In the event of a vacanoffice of president-elect-ANA 1 special election shall be called r. 'A Board of Directors. A plur1otes cast by those entitled to voting shall constitute the elec- ~W! SECTION 6. At each annual convention two (2) directors shall be elected to serve for two (2) years or until their successors are elected. SECTION 7. In the odd-numbered years the committee on nominations shall request a list of names of members and associates as delegates to the ANA convention to be held in the next evennumbered year. SECTION 8. Not late r than February 1 the president or secretary of each constituent association shall submit the names and biographies of members and associates willing to serve in the capacity for which their name has been submitted. SECTION 9. If the name of a member of the nominating committee is submitted as a suggested candidate for the ballot of this association with the permission of that member, said member shall resign from the committee. The person receiving the next highest number of votes on the annual ballot shall fill this vacancy. SECTION 10. From the names submitted the nominating committee shall prepare a ballot consisting of at least two nominees for each position. This ballot shall be representative insofar as possible of the established conference groups and the various geographical areas of the state. SECTION 11. If it is not possible to prepare the required ballot, each constituent association shall be requested to submit additional names. SECTION 12. A name shall not be placed on the ballot unless the nominees has consented to serve if elected. SECTION 13. At least one month prior to the annual convention the prepared ballot shall be printed in the preconvention issue of the Utah Nurse. SECTION 14. Members and associates in good standing who have proof of payment of dues are immediately eligible to vote regardless of delay in the transmission of dues. SECTION 15. A member who is unable to attend the convention and who furnishes proof of payment of dues up to one day prior to the first day of the annual convention, may request an absentee ballot from UNA Headquarters. A second ballot shall not be given or sent to any member for any reason. The Executive Director shall provide a ballot along with two return envelopes, one small size envelope having the word "BALLOT" printed thereon, and one large envelope, self-addressed and bear- tor Members of the Utah State Nurses Assn.I ing the printed name of the voter in the upper left-hand corner. SECTION 16. Members may vote for persons other than those whose names appear on a ballot by writing in the names of qualified candidates who have consented to serve if elected. SECTION 17. The Executive Director shall give the teller in charge of the election the special envelopes containing the absentee ballots and place the official mark on the ballot before depositing it in the ballot box. SECTION 18. The Executive Director shall provide to the chairman of the tellers an alphabetized list of the requested absentee ballots in order to prevent duplicate voting. SECTION 19. A plurality of votes cast by those entitled to vote shall constitute an election. The two nominees for directors, the three nominees for the committee on nomination, and the nominees for delegates who receive the highest number of votes shall be declared elected. The nominees for delegates who receive the next highest number of votes shall be declared elected as alternates. In case of a tie, the choice shall be determined by lot at the annual convention. SECTION 20. Terms of office shall commence at the adjournment of the annual convention at which the election takes place. SECTION 21. Immediately following the annual convention three (3) representatives from the two councils, Advisory Council and Council on Practice, shall be elected to serve on the ANA Board of Directors as herein provided by these bylaws. SECTION 22. All ballots, credentials of the voting body, and other records of election shall be preserved for one year after election. ARTICLE XIV Amendments SECTION 1. These bylaws may be amended at any annual convention by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting provided previous notice has been given. All proposed amendments shall be in the possession of the Executive Director of this association at least two (2) months before the date of the annual convention, and shall be appended to the caH for the meeting. SECTION 2. These bylaws may be amended at any annual convention without previous notice by ninety-nine percent (99%) of those members of the voting body present and voting. Available through : ·a/owing Programs are: OHidally Sponsored and Endorsed by Yo ur Assn. 11e Protection - provides an emergency paycheck 1 illness or injury keeps you from working. WM. B. TOOHEY AGENCY Thf. Campc1nq dwt pc1qs Provo ............ 374-9968 444 No . 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FOR FREE BOOKLETS ON HOW TO QUIT SMOKING SURGICAL PROGRAM CHAIRMAN (Elect One) (1 Year Term) Carolyn D uggins ---------------------· 1 Sharon Williams ----- -- -----------·--· 1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS (Elect Two) (2 Year Term) Carol Bush -----------------------------Diane Cunningham ---------------· Maxine H arwood -------------------J ulia R obinson -------------·---------- 12- 1 1 1 1 TUBERCULOSIS AND RESPIRATORY DISEASE ASSOCIATION OF UTAH 1616 SOUTH ELEVENTH EAST SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84105 In Dece tate Nurs "Giant Ste quarters in 105 East 9 The yea On<' of man then teps patience an membershi the point o proce sing writing, e tion is gi upon arriv bership ca etc. are se applicant appropria week. Be you haven We canno am" doe of the pro nough to Decemb good and Decembe tent to 1 would w· having g he is mi iel on, and Ann retary, ar become t they assi at Conv The U tion was the I.R. Evaluati borne is Jennie \l cipal In the U.S of proj Jean 0 member Turse posal f ertific funded her exp The to prof • tate and n Executive Directors Report r Term) m) ht . 1 TEE l ........ 1 1 3 AND SEAS E UTA H H EAST H 8 4105 December, 1970, the Utah \'urses' Association took a t tep" and moved its head-rs into its new building at Ea t 9th South. e year 1971 has really been 1many changes, set-backs and •tep forward. Thanks to the ence and understanding of the •rship, we have progressed to j)'.lint of rapidly and efficiently -ing the memberships. At this ng, each membership applica1• given immediate attention arrival at headquarters. Mem1p cards, partial pay booklets, re ent out upon receipt. Each -:mt should be receiving the priate material within the . Be sure to let us know if have not or do not receive yours. :annot guarantee what "Uncle ·does and will only be aware e problem if you will be kind hto alert us. mber 1971, it seems that both and bad things occurred in mber. Billie announced her into leave us. Of course, no one d wish to prevent her from ng greater opportunities, but l• missed. Our new staff, Vera n, Administrative Secretary Ann Giauque, Part Time Sec.are welcome addi tons. Please ine acquainted with them as as ist with the Registration nvention. e Utah State Nurses' Associall'a awarded a contract from I.R.M.P. to conduct the N urse uation Project. Mrs. Jean Ose is Project Director and Mrs. ie Van Drimmelen is the Prin1 Investigator. Also, to assist l'. .N.A. in the development projects, I.R.M.P. contracted Osborne's services as a staff her two days per month. Her e· have proved invaluable. \'urse-Associate, Emergency Training Project, and a profor a project to evaluate the ni!ication Program, have been ffi or submitted as a result of rxpertise. e Executive Drector continues rofessionally represent the Ut::;h 'r Nurses' Association locally nationally with governmental >entatives, other associations ·ffi to the delivery of health . a ociations with social con, which influence the delivery health care, comprehensive health care, comprehensive health planning, and others as directed by the Utah State Nurses' Association Board of Directors. Several groups of nurses used the consultative services available at Headquarters and successfully attained their identified goals. The Utah State Nurses' Association has petitioned the Federal Government on behalf of the Veterans Administration Nurses'. The Regional Office in Denver is holding the petition in abeyance until such time as the counter petition of the American Nurses' Association has been acted upon. The nurses employed by the V.A. and other federal agencies are encouraged to insure a majority USNA membership in the event that the USNA is challenged by union representatives. Sub-uniting has been encouraged. The Milford-Beaver Unit, Cedar City Unit, St. George Unit, Kanab Unit and Roosevelt Unit, have officially organized to join the Southern Unit of District No. 3 in their endeavors to effectively program in the local areas. Each unit should be congratulated for its motivation and enthusiasm. Certification became effective January 1972. Many questions arose which attests to the fact that in these days of knowledge explosion and trips to the moon, no individual or association can remain static but must continue to evaluate, and be progressive in all its efforts. The "Calendar of Events" is proving to be very useful. Headquarters encourages all Districts, Sub-units, Conference Groups, Councils and Committees to report meeting dates so that they may be included on the Calendar. Monthly evidence shows that members of USNA belong to a very active, progressive association and can be attested to as each member reviews the Calendar. The Publicity and Membership Committees are to be commended for their successful endeavors in making U.S.N.A. a visible entity in the health care system of Utah. As U.S.N.A. moves into 19721973, it can be proud of its accomplishments and "Giant Step" forward. Be an important part of the age of responsibility! Put your nursing skills into action Intensive-care ... surgery ... modern X-Ray ... radiology. Man's most modern medical computer facilities ... unending challenges for tomorrow's nurse! Send your inquiry to: Assistant Commissioner THE HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2050 University Building Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 TH£ HEALTH S£R\ IC£\ CORPORA TIO''!I l!ll O OI\ ~< I t ' " Ii'\ '-I l(~l'i I U I I! !I~ 11\\ ' l l ' I• HOSPITALS OF OPPORTUNITY! In Idaho: CASSIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Burley; FREMONT GENERAL HOSPITAL, St. An thony; IDAHO FALLS L.D.S. HOSPITAL, Idaho Falls; In Utah: COTTONWOOD L.D.S. HOSPITAL, Murray; FILLMORE L.D.S. HOSPITAL, Fillmore; LATTER-DAY SAINTS HOS· PITAL, Salt Lake City; LOGAN L.D.S. HOSPITAL, Logan; McKAY-DEE HOSPITAL CENTER, Ogden; PANGUITCH L.D.S. HOSPITAL, Panguitch; PRIMARY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, Salt Lake City; SANPETE L.D.S. HOSPITAL, Mt. Pleasant; SEVIER VALLEY CHURCH HOSPITAL, Richfield; UTAH VALLEY L.D.S. HOSPITAL, Provo; Jn Wyoming: STAR VALLEY L.O.S. HOSPITAL, Aft on. -13- Council Reports ADVISORY COUNCIL The Advisory Council held six meetings this year in an effort to exchange ideas and keep the membership informed. Attendance has been good with reports from the District Presdents. Communications with the USNA Board have been kept open through our representatives with an exchange of ideas and suggestions. The Advisory Council is one way for nurses to join together for professional progress. Respectfully submitted by, Ila Litz, Chairman, Trenton, Utah ANNUAL REPORT OF COUNCIL ON CERTIFICATION Following the State Convention in 1971, the members of the Council on Certification were asked to continue as a group for another year; they received the assignment to implement the program by January 1, 1972. The membership was enlarged and two of the original members resigned because of other committee assignments. Three major objectives were determined: (a) to inform nurses throughout the State of the program; (b) to solicit their suggestions, and (c) to develop the mechanics of implementation. Council members were available as individuals and in groups to present the Certification program. The State President and the Executive Director presented the program to each district in the State. Groups of Council members participated in panels and open discussions at district meetings in Provo, Ogden, and Salt Lake and at a meeting for the nursing staff at St. Mark's Hospital. A panel presentation was made at one session of the Utah Hospital Association, and the program was discussed on Channel 11. Each Council member was charged with the responsibility of informing others whenever an opportunity arose. All feedback was discussed and carefully evaluated. The nursing membership was encouraged to submit to the resolutions committee recommendations for the next convention. Written inquiries concerning the program were received from numerous other states including Nevada, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, and Kansas. The Committee carried on month; (c) membership poit 50 for five years were req rather than 10 points per (1972 is the first year allowed' some members neglected to in their membership card so it be marked "Certified"; and (e) members were certified early year and then renewed their • bership and the new card wa' stamped as certified-this has remedied. The problems have been i: and the whole process is ; than anticipated. A recording filing system has been organiz very little secretarial help 1· quired. The full council continu meet monthly to review applil.'3· and those members living in tht Lake area met an additional each month so applications C"di. processed more rapidly. The chairman and executiit rector met with a group of n members with research skills interests to study the research : bilities in relation to certi'.11.'3 A grant proposal, develope<l Edna Neuman was submitted possible funding to the U.S. Pu: Health Service. Jennie Van Drimmelen, Chair.:: 1 correspondence with Audrey Spector, Coordinator of Continuing Education, American Nurse Associaticn. Even before the application forms were published in the Utah Nurse, individual requests had been received in addition to those which were distributed through the Headquarter's office and by council members. As of April 1st, approximately 60 requests for certification were received and reviewed by the council and the following were approved: District No. 1-ten; District No. 2 -three; and District No. 3-two. The other requests were returned with a form letter with a check mark following the reason for refusing the certification. These refusals were due to a lack of understanding of the certification requirements on the part of the applicants. The major difficulties encountered to this time are: (a) requests included points earned before January 1, 1972 when the program started; (b) points were taken for a full year of work when points could be allowed only from January 1, 1972 to the time the application was reviewed; this is calculated at 2.5 points per Free Yourself I• practice nursing at holy cross hospital. Freedom is nothing else but a chance to do better. Camus For freedom m nursing practice contact DUANE 0 . WA L KER. COUNCIL The Cou tioned thi better rep visions of One early the form ommittee ouncil, mini trato ference. Committe urse-Ph~ Committe work und A Board ouncil o Joint Pra Several ional pra tudied b giving th perience i nur ing gratified matters o come ev year in d practice the State The r Council f nual Con major s to define al nursin public a practice are read of defini practice for eval The C atric Co the only ginning One g to meet dvi or Park Ci the pro division roups) hoped t in time doing p advance th Co R.N . 0 1R£CT O R OP" l'I U RS I N GI Si'.RV IC IE:S HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL 1045 East First South Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 Telephone : [phone] AN EQUA L QPPQl=tTUNITY EMPLQVER maw progra lying d A -14 - ~ship points of 1Vere reque ted 1ints per year allowed); (d) ted to includ rd so it could ; and (e) om ed early in the ed their mem card was not this has been ~ e been minor ess is simpler recording and n organized 1 help is re il continue to w applicatio ing in the alt di tional time ations can be y. executive dioup of nu ch skills ar esearch ;-6: icerti ~1ca tion lleveloped b ubmitted for e U.S. Publi en, Chairman ital. IS lse nee ter. mus .'CIL ON PRACTICE Council on Practice has functhis past year with much r representation from the di~ of practice of the USNA. early action was to phase out former Professional Practice ittee, a sub-committee of this cil, after the November Ad•trator-Nurse-Physician Cone. This Professional Practice ittee was reorganized as the -Physician J o i n t Practice ittee, and this new group will · under guidance from the USBoard, with the chairman of the cil on Practice Co-chairing the t Practice Committee. t ·era! matters regarding profespractice were considered and ed by the Council this year, g the Council its first real exnce in dealing with matters of ng practice. Members felt ied to be dealing with basic nen; of practice, and hope to beeven stronger this coming in defining and upgrading the ice of professional nursing in 'tate of Utah. e resolution offered by the cil for consideration at the AnConvention in May is another r step in assisting the USN A fine the practice of profession·ing for its members and the t at large. The divisions of ice represented on the Council ready to accept the challenge fining standards of professional ce which will serve as criteria aluating nursing practice. eCouncil commends the GeriConference Group for being nly group to have defined beng tandards of practice. f goal this Council will strive t'€t is its agreement with the ry Council to provide, at the City Convention, a listing of rograms available through the ns of practice (Conference ) for the coming year. It is that the duplication of effort me past can be avoided by . program planning a year in ~ e; and also by encouraging Conference groups and District ning Chairman to coordinate planning and program efforts way that quality Conference m can be offered in the outdi tricts of the State. FAMILY PLANNING On December 17, 1970 a Family Planning Clinic was held for the first time in the Weber County Health Department. The primary objective of the clinic was to provide a wide selection of birth control methods to all women within the childbearing age who desired to avail themselves of the clinic service. The only requirement was that patients be 18 years of age or over unless accompanied by parents. Nine patients were seen in the first clinic. A TT ENT ION! Advisory Council and Council on Practice Please plan on having a meeting to elect your Board Representatives before June 9, 1972. Advisory Council elects ONE to replace retiring, Ruth Brown Council on Practice elects -TWO to replace retiring, Lois Webb ,, and Sharon Huff. The following year, 575 new patients attended the clinic. Over 1,000 patient visits were recorded. Clinic services range from birth control to infertility counseling, and pre-marital counseling. A Pap test is taken on each patient to detect early cervical cancer. Referrals are made from the clinic physician for problems which affect maternal health. One hundred fourteen patients have been referred for further medical care, and follow-up is carried out to ascertain that patients are getting necessary medical treatment. The average patient attendance per clinic, has now reached 30 in each weekly three-hour clinical session. Life Time Members to be honored at Luncheon Saturday, May 20, 1972 Miss Annetta J. Bilger 11 "A" Street Apt. 36 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Miss Maria Johnson 153 East 400 North Springville, Utah 84663 Mrs. Hazel MacQuinn 437 Douglas Apt. 1 Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 Family Planning appears to be well accepted in the Northern Utah area it serves, and the clinic personnel are proud of the service being provided to patients. Personnel include the physician, an OB-GYN specialist, two public health nurses, two community health aides, a laboratory technician, a secretary, and a volunteer registered nurse who has contributed her time and assistance from the very first clinic and is a valued member of the clinic staff. Mrs. Luella Nichols 1789 Park St. Salt Lake City, Utah 84105 Ms. Laverna Peterson 515 "H" Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 Mrs. E. G. Richards 535 South 2nd East Apt. 404 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 The Family Planning Clinic is held each Thursday from 4 until 7 p.m. in the Weber County Health Department under the direction of Arley Flinders, M.D., M.P.H. Ms. Mignon Ritchie 2152 Green Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84106 Mrs. Marjorie Shepherd 712 3rd Avenue Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 Jackie Hulet, P.H.N. Family Planning Clinic Nurse THANKS TO AIR FORCE AND NAVY FOR COFFEE - ! .')- BREAKS UTAH NURSES' ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION ''01\1 E GIANT STEP'' MAY 18, 19, 20, 1972 C'EST BON HOTEL, PARK CITY, UTAH 84060 Membership Card Required for Admittance to all Meetings Wednesday, May 17, 1972 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting - C'est Bon Hotel , Sun Room ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO ATTEND (Board Members Only) 8:00 - 9:00 Pick Up Pre-Registration material or Register 9:00 - 12:00 OPENING SESSION Call to Order - Sister Carolita , UNA President Advance of Colors - Recruiters Invocation - Father Winter Welcome - Mayor William Sullivan Greetings - Mrs. Calvin Rampton KEYNOTE ADDRESS - " New Curricula Concepts in Nursing Education " - DR. KATHRYN SMITH , Dean and Professor, University of Colorado School of Nursing Acknowledgements - Hilma Carver, Exhibit Chairman Introductions of Candidates - Martha Harada, Nominating Chairman Voting Instructions - Fay Kooyman , Head Teller Reading of Resolutions - Ann Vogt, Resolutions Chairman Luncheon Thursday, May 18, 1972 12:00 - 1 :00 1:00 - 2:00 Voting and Visiting Exhibits 1 :00 - 2:00 Business Sessions for following Conference Groups : Sharon Huff, Chairman Medical-Surgical Maternal-Child Athleen Godfrey, Chairman Community Health Rosamae Jacobson , Chairman In-Service Education Melba Paschal , Chairman CLINICAL SESSIONS Maternal Child - Community Health " Nursing Interventions in Cerebral Palsy" Raeone, Zelle , Regional Nursing Consultant, Calif. Div. of Health First Session May 18 " Nursing Assessment in Cerebral Palsy" Discussion and presentation to cover the use of the DOST with these children , other assessment tools appropriate fo r use, assessment and meaning of reflex patterns , determining priority needs of the child and/ or his family. Geriatric Nursing - " Dealing with Death ", Panel Presentation, Moderator, Myrtle Pavich , Program Chairman " Over All Aspects of Death " Grant Hyer, Director Social Service at the L.D.S. Hospital " Clinical Specialists View of Death ", Peggy Marshall Clinical Specialist Psychology, L.D.S. Hospital " Spiritual Aspects of Death and Dying ". Rev. Ellis Keck, Pastor First Baptist Church , Salt Lake City 2:30 - 4:30 - 16- "Nurse ' Role in Care of the Dying Patient", Kathy Bowman Clinical Coordinator, L.D .S. Hospital Medical Surgical " Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Nursing Responsibility" , Dr. Preston Cutler and Mary Warnick R.N ., A.R .l.T. 4:30 - 5:30 Voting 6:00 - 7:00 Social Hour 7:00 Banquet - Master of Ceremonies, Duane Walker Nurse of Year Recognitions and Award Sister Carolita, President Honorary Membership Presentations Sister Carolita, President Marimba Artistry - " The Ropers " Friday, May 19, 1972 7:30 - 8:00 Pick up Pre-Registration material or Register 8:00 - 10:00 CLINICAL SESSIONS Administrative Conference - " Core Curriculum , Myth or Reality '', Dr. Ralph B. Smith , Chairman Department of Educational Administration lnservice Education - "The Pill vs Chromosomes" Dr. Charles Scott, Asst. Research Professor, Division of Metabolism, Dept. of Internal Medicine University of Utah Medical Center 10:00 - 10:30 Voting 10:30 - 12:30 General Session Presiding - Sister Carolita Introductions By-laws - Louise Scoville , Chairman Reports Standing Committees Conference Groups Districts Representatives to others A.NA DELEGATES " TELL IT LIKE IT IS " June Leifson Helen Farr Melba Paschal Elizabeth Ann Jones Marilyn Prete Blanche Kobe Jean Osborne 1:00 - 3:00 General Luncheon KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Dr. K. Mary Straub , R.N. , Ed . D., Hospital Nurse Consultant Health Services and Mental Health Administration Rockville , Maryland " PRACTICING AS A PRIMARY CARE PRACTITIONER" 3:00 - 3:30 Voting 3:30 - 5:30 CLINICAL SESSIONS Emergency Room and Small Hospitals " The Nurse, a Primary Care Agent in Emergencies " Dr. K. Mary Straub , R.N. , Ed . D. Psychiatric " Non-verbal Communications ", Dr. Anna Shannon , Associate Professor and Vice Chairman Graduate Psychiatric Nursing , University of Calif., San Francisco - 17- Maternal Child - Community Health " Nursing Interventions in Management and Habilitative Approaches " Presentations will include information regarding teaching self-care skills , toileting training , positioning , stimulating motor, language, and social development, meeting family's needs . -Raeone Zelle , Regional Nursing Consultant, Calif. Div. of Health 5:30 - 6:30 Voting - 6:30 Evening Free - TH deleg is rid span ti nu in and Visit Exhibits Rest , Relaxation or Recreation - Enjoy yourself Saturday, May 20, 1972 7:30 - 9:00 Writers Clinic Breakfast (pre-registration required) Dining Room Ms . Verlene Kelsey, Creative Director, Adv. Mgr. Inc. 7:30 - 8:00 Pick up Registration material or Register 8:00 - 10:00 CLINICAL SESSIONS Maternal Child - Community Health " Nursing Intervention in Management and Habilitative Approaches , Continued " - Raeone Zelle , Regional Nursing Consultant, Calif. Div. of Health Operating Room , Karen McKeller, R.N. Private Scrub Nurse " Experiences in Cardiovascular Surgery", LOS Hospital Emergency Room " An Experiential Happening" - Jeane Osborne, Nursing Project Director l.R.M .P. Small Hospitals " Fetal , Newborn , Maternal Nursing Assessment " Ms. Frances Richart Ms . Esther Anderson 10:00 - 10:30 Voting - POLLS CLOSED 10:30 - 2:00 General Session - will move to Outrigger Room PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS "WITH THE ROPES OF THE PAST, WE SHALL RING THE BELLS OF THE FUTURE", SISTER CAROLITA, U.N.A. PRESIDENT. Reports Council on Practice Treasurer 's Council on Certification Executive Director's Advisory Council Resolutions Convention Report Election Results Introduction of Newly Elected Board Adjournment POST CONVENTION EVALUATING MEETING - Sun Room Those to attend are: New and Retiring Board Members, Clinical Session Chairman , Convention Committee Members . All Board Members, new and retiring, mark June 9, 1972 on yo ur calendar. The meeting will be a luncheon meeting. Time : 12:00 noon Place: Travel Lodge Motel - 6th South Date : June 9, 1972 It is imperative tor all to attend. -18- visio If the shou orde~ exec is a the f T DUTI prop fails posi is gi to u NURSING LAW (from the Regan Report) DELEGATING NURSE FUNCTIONS : MUTUAL LIABILITY THE SUPERVISOR OR CHARGE NURSE who delegates duties with a sigh of relief, feeling she s rid of problems, misunderstands her legal responsibility in such delegation. There is a con· nuing responsibility on the part of supervisory ind charge nurse personnel to make certain that duties and functions so delegated are effectively ~arried out. The person to whom orders have been delegated acts as the agent of the person in super. sion from whom the nursing orders emanated. f the person in the supervisory capacity knows, or ;hould have known, that the person to whom the Jrders are directed is not capable of efficiently ~xecuting the orders, the failure of the executing 1urse to carry out the orders in a proper manner s a joint responsibility of both the supervisor and ·he functioning nurse. THE NURSE WHO CARRIES OUT DELEGATED DUTIES without a passing thought about the ap:ropriateness of the duties being delegated also falls badly in the proper appreciation of her legal Josition in the matter. For example, if an order s given to a floor-duty nurse by a charge nurse lo use a particular piece of equipment in the ad- ministration of treatment to a patient, it is a responsibility of the nurse so delegated to observe whether or not the equipment is in proper working condition. We have all heard the incorrect and shockingly irresponsible remark: "I can't be blamed if anything goes wrong; it wasn't my idea in the first place." This kind of remark demonstrates a complete lack of appreciation on the part of the nurse executing the order regarding her personal and joint responsibility with the supervisor or charge nurse who originated the order. THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL DELEGATION OF DUTIES in professional nursing is clear, unmistakeable communication between the parties involved. The supervisor or charge nurse who originates an order owes a duty to the person who will carry out the order to make certain that the order is concise and consistent with the known ability of the person to whom the order is directed. The person to whom the order is given owes a responsibility to supervisory personnel to communicate any observable fact which might demonstrate that the order or duty cannot be properly executed. TAKE IT FROM CAt ..• No, sireee! There 's no MATCH for the perfect fit and comfort you'll ''There's no need for a slow burn'' find at ROBINSON'S. Everything the chic woman needs and wants to underscore her loveliest clothes. BRAS/ GIRDLES/ SUPPORTS For the small, average or heavy figure . . . every garment fit to your measurements by experienced per- sonnel in complete privacy. Ask also to see SUPPORT STOCKINGS for tired legs and ELASTIC STOCKINGS for varicose veins and other leg problems. Visit us. There's a world of comfort and good health you may never have discovered. l-ijohinsons r. ~ 331 SOUTH MAIN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84111 Committee Reports CAREERS COMMI'ITEE The Careers Committee has continued the program started last year. High School requests for speakers on nursing as a career are still being filled, but greatest emphasis is focused upon reaching the junior high school health classes. It appears that this age group is much more receptive to the idea of planning for the future and more anxious to fill the requirements needed to reach its goals. Members of the Careers Committee, reached many of the Salt Lake County schools, but the committee doesn't have the personnel to cover the entire state. No request was refused and by word of mouth the presentation on nursing, planned by the committee, is becoming very popular. Many of the grad€ schools have asked for a special type of program s':lch as public health nursing, first aid, drugs, surgery and disaster programs. The students of today are very much aware of the health field, and show such interest in it that many are already reaching for their place in this field. Nursing programs in Utah have once again reached the saturation point, with almost twice as many students applying for nursing as there are available spots. This is very frustrating to the student who has always seen herself as a nurse· but as the Education Majors de~ crease in the universities, (no teaching jobsl nursing is picking up the lag. Yes, there is still a nursing shortage, and the health field is still looking for qualified nurses, but specialization is almost certain to be a requirement in the not too distant future and faculty is needed. In helping High School students to find their places in the health field, many hospitals have cooperated by furnishing the clinical environment necessary for them to actually see what a specific health occupation would really be like. It will be interesting to see how successful this program has been as it is most important that the students understand what they are seeing, and show enough interest to get the information while they rotate through all of these clinical departments. Post graduation study would undoubtedly be most helpful to dBtermine this goal. The Career Committee is once again giving full cooperation to the Medical Auxiliary High School Health Presentations. There will be "Health Careers Day" in Salt Lake County, Carbon County, Weber, and Cache Counties. This is a wonderful time for everyone involved in health to see all of its branches, from veterinary medicine to dental care - a perfect opport1;1Ility for students to see and study displays, speak to the professionals and learn what it's all about. This has been a very successful year as all members worked hard to create interest in nursing wherever they went. Mary Alice Jones, R.N. Chairman HAPPINESS IS . . . NURSING AT THE COTTONWOOD LOS HOSPITAL • A 154-bed progressive, dynam ic acute hospita l • A s uburban setting located a t 5770 South Third East - Mu rray, Utah • A friendly place to work Rew arding and challenging Opportunities in Medical, Su rgical and Obstetrical Nursing including Specialty Units • You' ll love belonging to th e- HOSPITAL with a -20- ECONOMI C SECURITY The Economic Security Cor.: tee met each month and re11 and revised the UNA Per Standards. The Policies were presentti: and approved by the UNA R Members on April 14, 1972, an presented below. PERSONNEL STANDARDS OBJECTIVE The Utah Nurses' Associatior. prepared this guide of pel"i< standa~ds for the employer an profess10nal practitioner of m;. to reiterate its stand that m;. should be made a more attra and remunerative career; thu'. anteeing to the public now, an the future, adequate, safe and fessional nursing care. INTRODUCTION The following standards im rate professional preparation sponsibility and remuneration. l a satisfactory working relatio has been established, neither nurse nor the employer will w. abandon it. R ESPONSIBILITIES OF THE NUR SE SEEKI NG EMPLOY· MENT In applying for a position. nurse has the following res bilities to her prospective empl She should be expected: 1. To present a profes ional pearance. 2. To fill out an applica form comletely and accuratelv. 3. To present her current l registration card or evidence of ing made applicaiton for licens in Utah. 4. To be a member and an tive participant in her profe_,, organization on the local an state level. . 5. To ~now and perform pro s10nal duties according to the ( for Professional Nurses from American Nurses' Assocation 6. To learn the requiremt-n the positions and determine her suitability for, and intere tin 7. To use the interview structively, availing herself o. opportunity to have question· swered relative to the po itior. the personnel policies of the a, 8. To accept the respon;i of the position in good faith of ii:tg in it for a reasonable Ieng time. 9. To meet the requiremen the certification program a· down by the Council on Cert1 ti on. PERSON Profess all emplo ten perso readily av fe ional nted wh developed profe siom mploying priate ad aware of citie . MINI MU STANDA PRO FE SQ 1. Ra other fac formance hiring, pl determin employm 2. Sal1 for a prof ginning e be come tati tics ecurity mittee. vide incr a six an these inc four year a four y le:s tha alary, t after. Th ferentials not be o , purchase rooms, m employer viewed a 3. Re hould h mploym cording time em a. Pr lows: per wee work we ber of leave, h maternit annual s nurse wo 16/40 x p:iy per 4. ntials a. A titute t h. A iiy Commitand reviewed A Personnel presented to UNA Board 1972, and are ND ARDS ssociation ha of per onn 1 layer and th er of nursing that nursing ore attractiv er; thu guarc now, and in safe and proards incorpopara tion, reeration. On g relation. hip , neither th jr will w· nt to ~OF THE i ::~~:: th ng respon ii:ve employer. ofessional ap- n application curately. current Utah idence of havfor licensur er and an acr profes ional local and/or rform prof • g to the Cod ses from th socation. quirements of mine her own terest in it. terview conerself of th questions anposition and of the agem· . respon ibilit faith of .·ta, ble length of quirements o gram as t on Certifica- ONNEL POLICIES ?:rifessional nurses should expect mploying agencies to have writpersonnel policies which are .Iv available to the nurse. Pronnal nurses should be repre·ed when personnel policies are loped, reviewed or revised. The ~"ional nurse should expect loying agencies to take appro·e action when they become eof deviations from these poliUIUM EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL 1ROFESSIONAL NURSES I. Race, creed, color, sex or r factors not pertinent to per::nance shall not be considered in "g, placement, promotion, salary rmination, or other items of lo)ment. - alaries - the annual salary aprofessional nurse seeking bemg employment in nursing shall rnmensurate with the current 'tics compiled by the Economic ritv and General Welfare Com·ee.· Quoted salaries should proincreases at stated times such x and twelve month intervals; increases should continue for years. The total increase over ur year period should not be than 30% over the starting r\'. then on a merit basis therer: There should be adjusted difntials for all positions. It should he obligatory for the nurse to hase such prerequisites as -.meals, laundry, etc., from the o)·er. Salary scale should be refd annually. . Regular part-time employees uld have policies related to their oyment on a pro-rated basis acng to those provided for full employees. Pro-rated formula is as fol. Number of hours working week - divided by 40 (basic ·week) times this by the numof annual vacation days, sick . holidays, educational leave, emity leave, etc. A.~DARDS EXAMPLE ual sick leave __ _____ _____ __ __12 days works 16 hours per week 1 x 12 = 4.9 days sick leave per year. . Time Schedules and DifferA40 hour week should conte the basic work period. Authorized overtime (exceed- ing the 40 hour week) should be compensated at the rate of time and a half. c. There should be equal rotation for weekend and holiday duty . d. A nurse "on call" should be paid at the rate of one-third the straight time hourly rate. When called, nurses should be compensated at the rate of time and onehalf the straight time rate. e. A nurse assigned temporarily to a higher position should be compensated at the rate of pay applicable to that higher position. 5. Retirement a. Every agency should provide a retirement plan for its employees. b. Social Security c. State Retirement plan if applicable. d. Retirement Plan in addition to, on a contributory basis which the employees contribute $1.00 to $2.00 by employer. 6. Pre-employment and annual physical examinations (including chest X-Ray and/or mantoux test and recommended laboratory studies) should be provided and/ or paid for by the employer. When a nurse has been exposed to disease or other hazard, the agency should take responsibility for providing the necessary diagnostic procedures or treatment indicated. 7. Time Away from Work a. A minimum of 8 holidays per year should be granted. When a holiday falls on a nurse's day off, he shall either be paid for it or have another day off. If required to work, he should be paid double or given another day off with pay. When a holiday falls during the nurse's vacation, one day shall be added to the vacation period or days pay given. b. Vacations should be granted on the basis of not less than 12 working days with full compensation at current rate of pay, for one year of employment. There should be increases of vacation time over a period of ten years, after which time the vacation period should be at least 20 working days. c. Leave of Absence. (1) Sick Leave - Each nurse shall be granted sick leave at the regular rate of pay on the basis of one working day for each month of employment, from date of employment, and this shall be cumulative to 90 days. (2) Maternity Leave - Mater-21- nity leave of at least six months shall be granted, with no loss of seniority and other rights. (3) Military Leave - Military leave shall be granted so that a nurse may maintain status or fulfill an obligation in the military reserve, with no loss of seniority and other rights pursuant to applicable federal law. (4) Educational Leave - Educatioanl leave to further professional growth and advancement shall be granted up to six months, with no loss of seniority and other rights. Special consideration should be given to those who are awarded traineeships to attain a higher degree. (5) Time with full compensation should be allowed to members of the professional association for short term education programs and for attendance at professional meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. Written requests for time off should be presented to the director of nursing and/or the administrator as much in advance of the meeting as possible. (6) Jury Duty Leave-Time off at the regular rate of pay shall be granted to the nurse who is called for jury duty. (7) Special Leave-Time off at the regular rate of pay shall be granted for a period of up to six days for critical illness or death in the immediate family. 8. When transportation is necessary in the performance of duty, the employer should reimburse the nurse for the full cost of transportation. 9. Insurance a. Health insurance should be available from the employing agency. b. It is recommended that for his own protection, each professional nurse obtain individual malpractice insurance. 10. Termination of Employment a. At least two weeks written notice of termination of employment or pay in advance thereof, should be given by the employer to the nurse. b. At least two weeks written notice of terminataion of employment shall be given by the nurse. c. For nursing positions in teaching, and admnistration, it is highly desirable that a three to six month notice be given whenever possible. d. A terminal interview is recommended. CONFERENCE GROUPS OF THE UTAH NURSES' ASSSOCIATION The Utah Nurses' Association is made up of the followng Conference Groups: Medical-Surgical, Maternal and Child Health, Community Health, Inservice, Administrators Psychiatric and Mental Health'. Emergency Room, Small Hospital Geriatrics, and Operating Room. ' In this publication, no attempt is made to outline the qualifications necessary for each position. I wish to thank the Committee for their help, and especially my thanks to Chris Morgan for filling in as chairman in my absence. Bea Raby, Chairman / ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMIITEE In support of i ts obj ec ti ve "responding to the expressed n eed s of U S A m embers individuall y or collec tively'', the Educa ti on Commi ttee, in co.opera tion wi th IRM P, pla nn ed a sen es of ihree program s. ~he first was with Mrs. Jo El eanor Elliott as the gu est wea ker di,cu ssin g " Prim ary Care", to whi ch bo1h physicia n s and admini stra tors wer e invited . The seco nd , is sch eduled fo r Augu st and will fea ture Luther Chrism~~ · ~liscu ssing "The appropri a te uti!1za t10n of the nurse practi tion er to provide qu ality care". At the thi rd whi ch is programmed for ovemb er, both consumers and nurses will di scuss " Th e nurse as a prim ary ca re agent" . M embers of the committee h ave re p~·ese n ted ~SN A in co-spon soring va rious nursm g program s. Minnie Walton, Chairman PRINTING EMERGENCY HEALTH PREPAREDNESS An Emergency Health Preparedness Committee of nurses has not been formed to date since Utah has not had an active Emergency Medical Services (EMS) State Plan. It is. anticiI?ated that this will change, with a viable program being implemented in July, depending upon fu?ding of a proposal recently submitted by IRMP to Regional Medical Programs Services (RMPS). Monies for EMS projects were identified in February, 1972. Jean Osborne served as chairman for an EMS .task force, involving representa~ives from. health planning agencies, professional organizations, and State agencies in developing an EMS proposal for the State of Utah .. The main thrust of the proposal is to develop a comprehensive emergency care system that will assure the highest possible quality of emergency care to residents of the State of Utah. The project will be divided into three geographically staged phases with specific objectives to accomplish the following: (1) Establish a State network of EMS councils. (2) Train Emergency Medical Technicians. (3) Establish a complete communication system. ( 4) Develop a data collection system. ( 5) Assist in general planning for a statewide EMS system. A separate IRMP project has been approved and funded for the training of Emergency Department nurses, ~th the first training program projected for September 1972. With the implementation ol these two projects, the formation of an Emerg~ncy Health Preparedness Committee of Nurses will be explored. Jean Osborne, Chairman TYPOGRAPHY LITHOGRAPHY RULING Quality Press 52 EXCHANGE PLACE SALT LAI\:E CITY 363-5751 LEGISLATIVE COMMIITEE The Legislative Committee reviewed the Nurse Practice Act. It was decided that at this time no major effort should be made to propose a new definition for professional nursing. Members of the Committee were concerned that the present law could be interpreted as restrictive and if misconstrued would prevent the expanding role of the nurse. Miss Irene Warr, legal consultant -22- to the Utah Nurses' Associatir~ taken the position that the p Nurse Practice Act is adequr the protection of a nurse pr1·1 she does activities that she is· ed and qualified to do. Meml;c the Committee have pointee that often nurses themselvt> their own worst enemy, and · Utah nurses are generally m· gressive enough to stand up fO!' own rights and responsibilities. If any amendment is propo legislative session, it may be for UN A to propose to amenc the Nurse Practice Act for the : Act by striking out the last sent in Paragraph 5, Section 5 -Jl "The foregoing shall not deemed to include act' diagnosis of prescription therapeutic or corrective mr ures." The Licensed Practical ~~Association may propose an ar.: ment to the Act which wouL beneficial. Section 58-31-10 P graph (d) may be changed to as follows: "The Department may is>ur license to practice as a licer. practical nurse without examm tion to any applicant who h been duly licensed or regi. Ir as a licensed practical nur· ·• licensed or registered to perf similar services under a differ title under the law of ano state provided the applicant completed a state accredit practical nurse educational p gram or its equivalent as det mined hv the State Board Nursing." This gives the State Board power to use its expertise in ma determin ations as to who >h be licensed as a practical nu Utah. As the law now stands, qualified practical nurses arr able to be licensed in Utah. Nurses need to be cognizan current thinking relative ton nursing and other workers in health field. They must be air. the needs of nursing and mu· w:illing to stand up and intelligr discuss and defend the po itioru the UNA and the ANA. ~u: are encouraged to be politicalh tive in their communities. · District should initiate intera1t with the legislators represented the area and the RN's should m an effort to become personalh quainted with their own state I lator on the stand that the nu profession has adopted. Marilyn Park It has b membersh membersh nurse in th The Co do this by in each em n had t nally co agencies in or by so her. There h in the dis wPII as m drive and It has b warding e t e to mee URSEPRACTI This n met for ti 27. 1972, and nurse ha. a nur 1odfrey, man, Ga r pre en clinical SJ .A. Divi repre en b the U ation Bo Three d at t tudy an nurse as eond, t an expan al nurse; 1 gal asp role. T a cepted tend the a part Thee again in ture goa Athlee Due bilities, Public ember, ssociation h at the pre. ent s adequate in urse provided t she is train· o. Member: of pointed out emselves are my, and that erally not agd up for their sibilitie . is propo eel to may be \\ II to amend th ct for the 1973 e last sentenr ion 58-31-4. all not be e acts or cription of ective mea. · ctical N urs ' ose an amendhich would b 8-31-10 Paraanged to read may issue a as a licen. ed out examinnant who ha or registen•d ical nur e; or ed to perform er a different of ano her applicant ha e accredited, cational pro· lent a deterte Board of te Board th rtise in making o who should ctical nurse in w stands, som nurses are not in Utah. e cognizant of tive to nur. workers in th ust be alert to g and must be nd intelligentl he positions of ANA. Nur e politically a unities. Each ate interadion represented of 's should m k personally a own state Jegi · hat the nur. ing ted. n Park \IBERSHIP COMMITTEE · ha been the objective of the her hip committee to promote herships by contacting every in the state. ,. Committee has attempted to ·his by appointing a key person Lh employing agency. This perhad the responsibility of per:k contacting each nurse in the ie in which she was employed 1 omeone appointed to help n~re have been open meetings ~e di tircts for non members as as members, for membership ,and current information. ha been an enjoyable and remg experience for the commit•n meet with all of the nurses. Sandra Garity, Chairman E-PHYSICIAN JOINT \CTICE COMMITTEE newly formed committee .or the first time on January 0i2, with nineteen physicians ~ur es present. The committee a nursing co-chairman, Athleen l't'I', and a medical co-chair.1 :arth G. Myers, M .D. Nursing ntation consists of nursing a! pecialists from the U.S.Divisions of Practice. Medical ntation has been appointed e Utah State Medical AssociBoard. rt'e subcommittees were form. the first meeting; one, to · and define the role of the as a primary care agent; a d. to study the need to define ;ianded role for the profession; and the third, to study the >pects of an expanded nursing The committee membership red the responsibility to atthe Primary Care Workshop r: of its committee work. entire committee will meet in April to further define fu.oals and actions. 1 een B. Godfrey, Co-Chairman .1 e for improving public relations and to provide information for news releases. was assumed in January, 1972, by Jean Osborne, assisted by Fred Diana, Communications Specialist of the Intermountain Regional Medical Program. On February 9, 1972, Kathryne Harries, Carol Milligan, Richard Drake and Jean Osborne participated in a 90 minu te television panel and discussed "Nursing in the 70's" on Channel 11. Several activities are being planned by the Committee and include: (1) Development of a brochure to describe USNA, its activities and advantages of membership in the Association. (2) Appearance on the Jackie Nokes show. (31 Development of campaign materials for the two Utah can· didates at the ANA May convention. ( 4) Establishing contacts with the various news media on nursing activities. Sincere thanks are extended to those individuals and organizations who have assisted the committee with time and financial contributions in carrying out its activities. Members are invited to contact the committee and offer suggestions R EGISTRY COMMITTEE The Registry Committee met at scheduled times and had informative and interesting programs. Each meeting was well attended. The last meeting will be in May and will be a social at one of the member's homes. There are 21 registered nurses on the official registry. In January, the Registry Evaluation Committee, composed of a representative from each hospital, the registrar, executive director of USNA and the registry committee chairman, met to review the continuing education requirments established. Eighteen nurses were able to meet all of the requirements. The continuing education requirements will continue in effect in addition to certification requirements. Thanks are extended to Sybil N oall for her efforts as program chairman and Theodosia Arringdale for her secretarial duties and to Ione Andrus, registrar at the Employment Security Office, for her assistance and service to us. Grace Prince, Chairman Registry Committee This is the Year of the NEW St. Mark's Hospital at 3900 South & 1300 East UC RELATIONS !I'ITEE to increased work responsi, Jennie Koncher resigned as Relations Chairman in L'e:, 1971. The chairmanship For Information call 322-1414 Ext. 27 -23- Conference Groups Reports AD MI NISTRATIVE CONFERENCE GROUP The Administrative Conference group of the Utah State Nurses' As sociation which includes deans and directors of schools of nursing, directors of nursing service, and other nurse specialists were given the responsibility of developing the Master Plan of Nursing Education for the State of Utah by the Board of USNA in September of 1970. After considerable preliminary work, the group felt in October of 1971 that they were ready to formulate the plan; therefore, a small committee was appointed from members of the Administrative Group to draft the final plan. This plan was then presented to and accepted by a majority of members in the group. Recommendations of the plan are as follows : 1. The master planning group and the spokesman for nursing education in Utah be the Administrative Conference Group of the Utah State Nurses' Association. 2. In any deliberations concerning nursing education programming, priority should be given to : (a) Baccalaureate (b) H igher D egree (c) Continuing education 3. Valid studies relevant to the needs should be made before any new programs in nursing are developed. 4. The minimal preparation of nurses who deliver the nursing component of health care should be that required of the licensed practical nurse. 5. Enrollment in practical nursing programs be controlled. 6. A three-year baccalaureate program be explored. 7. Consideration be given to appointment of faculty with the dual responsibility of education and service. 8. There be intra- and inter-articulation among nursing education programs. 9. There be increased research in Nursing Education and Nursing Service. A copy of the Master Plan for Nursing Education in Utah was presented to Dr. Leon McCarrey, Associate Commissioner of t he Board of H igher Education by Corallene McKean, Executive Director, and Sister M . Carolita, P resident, of the USNA in December of 1971. The plan is presented in total in the winter 1971-72 Utah Nurse for those who wish to read it in detail. Sandra N oall, Chairman EMERGENCY R OOM CONFERENCE GROUP With all the talk about communications, the Emergency Room Conference Group believes it has really accomplished good communications within the Emergency Departments of each hospital. Each member of the Group firmly believes she can turn to another nurse in the Department for help or to share and evaluate problems arising each day in an active Emergency Department. The Emergency Room Conference Group formulated a transfer slip, which it hopes all the hospitals in the state will adopt and use whenever a critical patient is transferred from one hospital to another. It is t heir belief that the use of such a standard slip would prevent many " UTAH NURSE" received THREE AWARDS • Excellence of Total Editorial Content • Excellence of Physica l Appearance • Best Feature Art icle from The AMERICAN JOURNAL of NURSING -24- complications and legal prob that arise when a critical pa is transferred. Meetings were held at each of hospitals represented by membe the Conference Group. The tals policy and procedure were shared and a tour of the pital was made. The Confe Group worked with Jean Os to delineate the content of a c on Emergency Nursing design improve the skills, techniques knowledge of the nurse workin an emergency room. The clas• be given in the fall of 1972. The Conference Group is loo forward to a more active and volved year in 1972-73. All E gency Room nurses are invited attend the Group's informal ings and to share objectives long term goals and dream o! outstanding group of Erner Department Nurses of the future. Rosemarie More Chairman Madeline Ande Co-Chairman will tally the catio lent Ou will Heal Gro c COMMUNNITY HEALTH CONFE RENCE GROUP At t he 1971 Convention, 96 bers attended the Comm H ealth Conference Sessions sented by Dr. Allred. The to were "Influencing Others Th peutically" and "Encouraging P t ive Behavior in Others." Dr.. red stimulated many questions t he audien ce participation wa· cellent. Under the direction of Pro Chairman, Marjory Paul, the L'. N ursing sessions were planned cooperation with Glorya Schow Deone Evanson. An excellent gram was presented on "Comm cable Diseases in the School . Child." D uring the morning Dr. L. E. Klock and Dr. Ric Garibaldi gave valuable informa on "General Communicable eases" and "Infectious Hepati The afternoon session was de1 to "Venereal Disease" and wai 1 informative. The winter workshop wa sented on "The Life Style from 55 years; the Neglected Majori This program was presented Teresa Grueter, and Dr. Victor · sel. Dr. Kassel gave some val information regarding this neg! group . Approximately 30 mem participated in the workshop. The P rogram Committee ence 201 cuss tera ugg writ deci held held at each of th ted by members o roup. The ho Pl· procedure book a tour of the ho The Conferen th Jean 0 born content of a cla sing designed to s, techniques and nurse working in m. The cla s will ll of 1972. Group is lookin e active and in72-73. All Emer· es are invited to 's informal m te objectives and nd dream of an of Emergen s of the future. emarie Morelli irman deline Anderson Chairman Y HEALTH E GROUP ention, 96 merne Communit Session prered. The topi Others Theracouraging Po ithers." Dr. All· y questions and ipation was ex· ion of Program aul, the U.E.A ere planned in rya Schow and excellent proon "Communi· he School Ag oming e sion d Dr. Richard ible information unicable Di · us Hepatiti . n was devoted " and wa. vecy hop wa pr Style from 35ted Majorit . ' presented b r. Victor Ka · some valuabl this neglected y 30 membe rkshop. mittee und r direction of Marjory Paul, rman, had a very busy year. plans for future programs are 1972 Annual Convention in coration with the Maternal Child ·h Conference Group, Raeone ·h Zelle, R.N.N.S., Regional ultant on Mental Retardation, ·he Sacramento State, Califorwill present a program on the nd1capped Child." This last m will include physical asmient of the child with cerebral ·and nursing intervention and 11f the cerebral palsy child. e U.E.A. program for next fall he a "Workshop on the MenRetarded" in cooperation with ial Worker and Special Edun Teachers groups. An excelprogram has been planned. Jr winter workshop for 1973 he a continuation of "The th Problems of the 35-55 Age "ps." nvention theme for 1973 will The Expanded Role of the Comity Health Nurse and Delivery Primary Care in Community "h ursing." One of our goals nfxt year, is to complete the · ~g of the "Standards of Prac.under the direction of Virginia . A. isstant Director, Bure::m of ir Health Nhrsing. r· Community Health ConferGroup has a membership of l' NA nurses. All in all, this avery successful year. Rosamae Jacobsen, Chairman ERIATRIC CONFERENCE GROUP e Geriatric Conference Group · ven board meetings during ear. The attendance was good. aret Mutch, chairman of the mcommittee, was assisted by ene Gardner, Blanche Cox, met Peterson and Kathy Bow- e first workshop was held in her with a dinner meeting at Coachman. RaeDell Ashly, e Pharmacy advisor discussed -their actions, re-actions and ractions. This meeting was attil by 52 people and was most rmative. e .econd workshop was a din :neeting at the Chuck-A-Rama. Ashly, by popular request, disthe actions, reactions and intions of specific drugs. She ted that medicine profiles be en on each patient. The group ti! that another workshop be to work out some medication profiles. There were 54 nurses who attended this workshop. Myrtle Pavich, R.N., is chairman of the program committee for the Geriatric Clinical Session at the USNA Convention. The subject will be "Dealing with Death." Plans have been discussed regarding projects for next year. Lucille H. Summerhays, R.N. Chairman, Geriatric Conference Group INSERVICE EDUCATION CONFERENCE GROUP The USN A Inservice Conference Group had an active year. Nine meetings were held in the Salt Lake, Ogden area with large and small hospital Inservice Directors participating and an average of 14 were present at each meeting. The meetings were held on the 2nd Thursday of each month, except May, July and August. Procedures, guidelines and programs were shared with the group. Other participants were: Verle Lesnan, Director of Continuing Education, University of Utah College of Nursing, met with us and presented the objectives and goals for Continuing Education for the coming year. Ann Bruton, Director of Continuing Education, L.D.S. Health Services Corporation, met and discussed purposes and philosophies of HSC. She stressed that non-LDS Hospitals are also invited to participate in these continuing education programs. Executive Director, Corallene McKean and President, Sister Carolita, USN A, reviewed philosophy, functions and organizational structure of AN A and USN A. The Inservice group pledged its support in encouraging membership in ANA. Small hospitals were invited to attend a meeting and guidelines and standards for points were submitted to the Certification Commttee. Inservice also participated in the Jo Eleanor Elliott workshop entitled, "The Nurse and Primary Care." The clinical sessions at the USNA Convention will be presented by Dr. Charles D. Scott entitled "Chromo soma! Breakage Caused by Birth Control Pills." I wish to thank the membership and the following officers for the diligent work and support they gave me and the Conference Group and USNA: Helen Kunze ............ Vice Chairman -25- Diane Cunningham .......... Secretary Mary Ann Anderson - Convention Chairman Sheila Navratil - Convention Cochairman Ann Bruton - Representative to Education Committee Urla Jean Maxfield - Representative to Professional Practice Com. Helen Kunze, Melba Paschal Members of Council on Practice Inservice Education Conference Group Goals for 1973 1. The Inservice Education Conference group will meet on the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. The site will rotate among the participating hospitals in the Ogden-Salt Lake area according to a pre-arranged schedule. 2. The Inservice Education Conference Group will present a clinical session at the 1973 USN A convention. 3. The Inservice Educaton Conference Group will plan an independent workshop for its members. The group expressed the desire to improve its teaching skills. 4. The Inservice Education Conference Group will continue to develop objectives for the Inservice Education Conference Group and guidelines for conduct. USNA INSERVICE EDUCATION CONFERENCE GROUP MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 1972-1973 September Hospital Pres:ding University .......... .......... Helen Kunze October Veterans Admin .....Sylvia Malencik November McKay-Dee .............. Melba Paschal December Latter-day Saints .......................... ............................ Diane Cunningham January St .Mark's ................ Helen Morgan February Cottonwood ...... Urla Jean Maxfield March Holy Cross ................ J ennie Koncher April Weber County .. Mary Ann Anderson May CONVENTION June St. Benedict's ....... .Sheila Navrat il Respectfully submitted, Melba Paschal, Chairman / MATERNAL CHILD NURSING CONFERENCE GROUP The MCN Conference Group has been active this year in promoting programs throughout the entire state; the requests for programs from the outlying districts were appreciated and the group hopes to move along further this next year in reaching more of its members with meaningful programs. For the first time in several years, the group functioned with a full active Executive Board membership and the chairman appreciated all of their good work this past year. Programs offered this past year included: 1. "Pediatric Electrolytes and Nursing" at Gunnison on October 14, 1971. Presentation at District meeting by Peggy Chinn, R.N., P.H.D. 2. ' ' N e w b o r n Assessment," American Fork Hospital on November 4, 1971. Presentation by Kathy Stick, R.N., M.S. 3. "Prenatal Assessment; the High Risk Mother," Salt Lake City on November 16, 1971. Presentation was made by Nancy Davidson, Graduate Student, Maternal Newborn Program, at University of Utah College of Nursing. 4. "Care of the Child with Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate," Salt Lake City, February 24, 1972. A Workshop was held at Moreau Hall. 85 registered nurses attended this outstanding five hour workshop. 5. "Contraceptive Techniques & Nursing Responsiblity," was at Logan, Utah, on March 13, 1972. Presentation at District Meeting by Carol Milligan, R.N., M.S., C.M. 6. "Teaching Expectant Parents: A Nursing Seminar," Salt Lake City on March 24, 1972. A Day-long seminar conducted by Mrs. Eleanor Hawley, R.N., Regional MCH Consultant, Denver, Colo. MCN members are invited to attend the Clinical Sessions being sponsored in Park City on May 18, 19 and 20. Mrs. Raeone Zelle, R.N., M.S., Regional Consultant for Mental Retardation, Sacramento, Calif., will be the guest speaker for all three sessions. The focus will be on "Nursing Assessment and Intervention in Cerebral Palsy." On September 29, 1972, the MCN Conference Group is co-sponsoring a day long session on "The Continuum of Mental Retardation," a program for nurses and social workers. It has been a great pleasure to sponsor several sessions with th 3 Community H e a 1 t h Conference Group. The MCN Board beleives that this kind of cooperative planning and effort can help effect the kind of programs that are meaningful to the practitioner of nursing. As in the past, comments and assistance in program planning from our membership throughout the state are invited. One focus for the coming year will be to develop standards of practice for Maternal Child Nursing. This is a big challenge, but one the Conference Group can handle if all members work together. Your Executive Board Officers for this past year were Athleen B. Godfrey, Chairman, Fay Frahske, Chairman-Elect, Helen McCloy, Secretary and as Board Members, Louise Johnson and Maxine D avies with Ann Mathews, Pat Olson, and Julia Etcheverry as the Nominating Committee. Athleen B. Godfrey, Chairman MEDICAL-SURGICAL CONFERENCE GROUP This has been a busy and productive year for the officers of the Medical-Surgical Conference Group. Several meetings were held during the course of the year to plan, discuss and implement our objectives. Our accomplishements are as follows: 1. Questionnaire. Sent to the membership to ascertain opinions regarding the structure and function of the group. A detailed report of the results will be given at the business meeting at convention. 2. Appointments. To effectively accomplish our objectives, additional officers were appointed to serve until election time in May. The following people have graciously given of their time and energies: A. Susan Palmer-General Program Chairman. B. Bodell Bolli-Convention Sessions. C. Gloria Delong-Secretary 3. Programs. Two clinical programs on "Acute Renal Failure" were presented by Sharon Huff, Kathy Love and Susan Palmer to the Richfield nurses in January 1972 and in Payson, to District No. 3 nurses in March 1972. 4. Bylaws (proposed). The Bylays will be presented at our business meeting during the Annual Convention for discussion and vote. Thank you for the opportunity of serving you this year. Sharon Huff, Chairman Kathy Love, Vice Chairman -26- PHYSCHIATRIC CONFERD GROUP The major activity of the P'. atric Nursing Conference G. during the last year has been of re-organization. Three sulh ference groups were planned the goal of increased involve of nurses throughout the ' Groups were based in Ogden. Lake City and Provo. Met were planned monthly in each which with joint meetings sched three times a year. To date, the Salt Lake and 0 groups have been organized have held meetings. The group should be organized be summer. One focus of the mett has been the development of p-1 atric nursing standards. In a tion, new information, film' programs in psyhchiatric nu have been shared. The goals for next year are strengthen the development of sub-groups to assure a strong 1 for psychiatric nursing in the st.I to develop standards of practice to share information and ne~ velopments in the field with one other. Welcome to AMERICAN FORK HOSPITAL E xpert nursing care The B month. held and bylaws w for maili Distrct volved w sub-u intah uhmitte ongratu Basin N Distric the issue ganizatio "Job Sec presents who will i ues. year but ing 10% than a de I'd like t members ganizatio hip lies ed hut i and the gether f vi ion a pursue goals fo bership the cha commit health c leading health Conc ern for patients Aware of individual neec: Rehabilitate to patients potential Endorses continuing education for staff Irene B. Evans, R.N. Director of Nursing AMERICAN FORK HOSPITAL 350 East Third North American Fork, Utah 84003 manv ing, ·ye rving the eva nurse's health tenanc District Reports NFERE of the P, vch1 erence Group has been that hree sub-conplanned with d involvement ut the state n Ogden, alt vo. Meeting y in each area ings schedul ke and Ogd n rganized and . The Proo anized before f the meeting ent of psych1 rds. In acld1on, films and iatric nur in t year are t opment of th a strong voi g in the state of practice and and new d ld with one ans, Chairman son, Secretary ORK care tients dual needs patient's inuing staff s, R.N . FORK d North k, Utah DISTRICT NO. 1 Board met regularly every ·'. Two District meetings were and two more arranged. The ' were revised and are ready "'ailing to the members. Many t 1 members have been inwith community activities. h.unit has been organized in h Basin and this group has 11ted its report in this issue. . tulations to the Uintah "Xurses. ·trict 1 programs dealt with ue of "Structure of the Ortion,'' "Certification" and ,ecurty." The May program nr· District 1 ANA delegates ~m acquaint us with national . Attendance was better this but it still falls short of reachrr of the membership. Rather adetailed account of activities, t to reflect on the dynamics of her hip in our professional ortion. The value of membert not only in services obtaint in the challenges presented ·he opportunity to bring tor from all areas, nurses with . and foresight, to define and • in unselfish involvement for the common good. Mempis an opportunity to answer allenge to become a wholly .:ted nurse, a part of the total .care delivery system; thereby ~to the realization of quality care in our society. Every sneeded, wanted, and appreror whatever contribution he offer. Pledged to the ProfesCode of Ethics and the goals -mg, one may strive to create age most admired as an in al nurse, and as a group. ..bership provides stability. 'le of nursing has undergone ,hanges since ANA's found"t through all the years, pre. leadership has prevailed in aluation of the concept of the ' place in every aspect of . care, promotion, and main~. Purposes and ideal have ~ed constant so that the nurse 1· just as the nurse of yester::iav build for the nurse of >1~'. Membership implies inent. National programs are ... ed with all areas of interest ~ odern nurse. REMEMBER, · he local areas are these promitiated. By individual, disand state involvement, one s prepared to assume leaderr ship within the organization at all levels and in the community. The phrase "all for one, one for all" is applicable to every member of ANA. Accordingly, every member should act to increase the membership and involvement of her organization to keep ANA eternally in step · alert - active - innovative and effective. Beatrice A. Davis, President UINTAH BASIN NURSES ORGANIZE Nurses from Daggett, Duchesne, and Uintah counties met at the Roosevelt Hospital on March 31, 1972 to discuss certification of nurses and advantages of belonging to the Utah State Nurses' Association. Speakers were Mrs. Corallene McKean, Executive Director of the Utah Nurses' Association, and Mrs. Bea Davis, President District No. 1, Utah State Nurses' Association. The nurses from the Uint::ih Basin Area elected the following officers to head their organization: Helen Stevens, Chairman Uintah County Melaine Ylincheta, Vice Chairman-Daggett County, Program Chairman Ada Mathews, TreasurerDuchesne County Linda Johnson, SecretaryDuchesne County Helen Stevens, Chairman DISTRICT NO. 2 During the past year, the nurses in District 2 were very active in all aspects of nursing education. They became increasingly aware of community needs and willingly helped in attempts to correct problems, such as the mobile unit for migrant workers. In addition, a committee investigated the status of environmenatl controls in Utah. The information obtained by this group may be presented in a future District meeting. District 2 is also represented and assisting on the Regional Disaster Planning Commission and many other community projects. The Program Committee provided us with several informative and entertaining evenings. Following! the meeting on certification, the Board approved a resolution to -27- be sent to the Resolutions Committee, with suggestions concerning requirements for recertification. Senator Buckner attended the symposium in February at Weber County Hospital giving a short opportunity to discuss issues involving nursing and nurses with him. Efforts are being made to es tablish a sub-unit of District 2 to benefit the nurses in the Brigham City area. Hill Air Force Base nurses are also being encouraged to join our District. Our membership continues to grow, but we must work towards 100% membership, only then will we have a strong voice to support requests for improved work loads, wages, and other benefits. Early in the year a raffle was held with a watch as the prize. The lucky winner was Helen Rogers:m's daughter . Congratulations will soon be extended to 27 nurses who will receive their B.S. Degrees from the University of Utah extended program at Weber State College. It has been a long year for them. However, the patients and District 2 will benefit from their accomplishments. Charlotte R. Waterstradt President, District 2 DISTR ICT NO. 3 This was an exciting year for members of District No. 3. In July, thanks to the efforts and follow through of our Membership and Public Relations Chairman, Lana Brown, nurses were honored via the newspaper in an article with photographs depicting nurses involved in their profession. Thanks are extended to Vickie McKinnon, our Careers Committee Chairman, who set up an excellent well received booth in connection with Career Days in Utah County. Traditionally, only ANA members were invited to District meetings, except for one meeting a year where all local nurses were encouraged to attend. This open meeting was held in October. Members of the Council on Certification came and led a discussion on the newly instituted program of certification for professional nurses. It was a well attended, informative meeting. Several nurses or members expressed ambivalent feelings about the ideas and implementation of certification. Bridgitte Nuila, chairman of the Program Committee, and the board members deserve commendation for planning outstanding District meetings. Dr. Sondrup provided a fascin- ating experience in his presentation. Hypnotism; Dr. John Boyden, Jr. , talked in terms of Impending National Health Legislation; and Dr Mark Fullmer, a prominent surgeon, discussed Peripheral Vascular Disease. Members of the MedicalSurgical Conference refreshed our thinking in relation to Renal Failure. An annual joint meeting with sister nurses of Southern Unit District No. 3 is being planned. The topic, The AN A Convention, will be discussed by convention delegates. Consistently, 25 to 30 nurses have attended our District meetings. The District Board believes the increased program attendance this year is due to better advertising, specifically, a Calling Committee, and announcements in the monthly USNA Bulletin. Indeed, this was a stimulating year for the members of USNA District No. 3, yet, there is much need for active community involvement. Perhaps it is a matter of education and being informed of what our professional organization has to offer nurses and the community. Submitted by Judy Dahling, President SOUTHERN UTAH UNIT OF DISTRICT NO. 3 The Southern Utah Unit of District No. 3 had a very successful and educational year. The meetings were well attended and the programs were interesting. The average attendance was about 70% of the registered nurses. The importance of certification was stressed and our programs were geared to meet these needs as well as explaining the benefits derived from joining the State Nurses' Association. This year's officers were: Marva Hanchet, President; Gwen Seegmiller, Vice-President; Wally Nelson, Secretary-Treasurer; Mae Beth Ogden, Program Chairman. District representatives on the USNA committees are as follows: Marva Hanchett and Gwen Seegmiller, Advisory Committee; Mae Beth Ogden, Economic Security; and Ardell Cowley, Council of Certification. The programs presented during the year were: August 4th - Opening meeting for 1971-72. "Mobility and Immobility of Patient and Nurse" with Rayola Andersen, Guest Speaker. Executive Director, Corallene McKean clarified the function of the State Nurses' Association and serv- ices available to all nurses in the State. September 9th-Executive Director, Corallene McKean reviewed the history of nursing economically and educationally and explained how the USNA works for nurses. State President, Sister Carolita outlined the recertification program. October 4th-Our meeting was held in Gunnison, Utah. Guest Speaker, Dr. Peggy Chinn, Director of Child Development at the University of Utah, spoke on "Fluid and Electrolyte Balance in the Pediatric Patient." November 4th - Mr. Leonard Hanks, Assistant Personnel Coordinator for Health at the L.D.S. Hospital spoke on "Aspects of Leadership." January 13th, 1972 - "Renal Failure" was discussed by Sharon Huff, Kathy Love and Sue Palmer February 10th, 1972 - "Acute Nursing Care of the Cardiac Patient" was sponsored by Utah Heart Association. Dr. Owen Reese, Marilyn Lundstrom and Carol Ann Imhoff participated. March 2, 1972-Dr. Jan Stout, Psychiatrist was Guest Speaker. April 13, 1972-0ur meeting was held at Gunnison with A.N.A. Delegates presenting program. May 11, 1972-We enjoyed a social evening with election of officers. Wally Nelson, R.N., Sec.-Treas. Marva Hanchett, R.N., President DISTRICT NO. 4 District No. 4 held seven business meetings and two socials. The business meetings were followed by educational programs. They were as follows: September Opening dinner meeting and a report on the UN A Convention. October--Sister Carolita was the speaker and her topic was Recertification. Non-members were invited to this important meeting. November-James St. John, Psychologist, spoke on Learning Disa bilities and the Importance of Perception. December Christmas dinner party. January - Final class on Mental Health from the Continuing Education Program, University College of Nursing. February - Birth Defects were discussed by Athlene Godfrey. March - Nutrition from Infancy -28- to Old Age was presentee Blanche Madsen. April-Alcohol in Our Corru:: ity was our topic and includtc interesting visit to the A.A.A. l ter. May-Election of officers closing meeting, followed by ner. The yearly workshop was dil'\'\ by Carol Malbone, Universit1 Utah College of Nursing on Jlr Health in Our Communitv. presented an exciting and nio-1 teresting series of classes. In October, District No. 4 h their annual card party. It was successful. Monies from thi e are used to finance our workand educational meetings. An Afghan Raffle and Bake, were held to raise money for State Building Fund. $370.00 sent to headquarters. District No. 4 was repre ent all Advisory Council meetings. at most of the Legislative, Ca Finance, and Economics and eral Welfare meetings. This has been an exciting and year for District No. 4. Respectfully submitted Lorraine H. Falsone President, District :4 CEDAR CITY UNIT OF DI Cedar City nurses have orga a sub-unit of District No. 5. Dlf geographical barriers it is dif!I to function as one large distri The first meeting was a di meeting at the La Tajada Roo Sullivan's Cafe in Cedar City.. members were present. Mrs. Corallene McKean, ~ Executive Director of Utah : Nurses' Association, wa , speaker. Among topics di. were Master Plan for Nursing cation, Para - Medical Pro Medex, Nurse Practitioner. Certification for Nurses. The message came through an emphasis on being active. informed, confident speciali> whatever area of nursing you employed. A respiratory Disease \\'or for nurses in the five-county was held the afternoon of Ap and the morning of April 5. ~ Valley View Medical Center. raine Kowalski, Regional Co ant Nurse, arranged for the shop. Mary Warnick, R.K. Tess Rasmussen, R.P.T., were visiting faculty. Jean Meyers, Ch · nurses Opening Banque trictly A fund taken year. The most of trict me to year present member The 1 guest lee i an lecture a nasal all tion, an The a meeting. ian styl duced to Also, t quainte Logan his vie form, fo The nted Progra~ of C.A.E many ql lid es affairs Duri membe with so ing of" dent Il to hon the dis of the Janu 19il p dyl Sor ident a Pre ide the eve ew pr di trict from h raising thi. gif Gues Dr. Ke cian-G the us ope. about Mar fine p M.C.H 'Fa mil ct o. 6 of the U.S.N.A. nine meetings during the year-September through Two meetings are open to all and guests of nurses: the ocial, and the Spring t. One meeting is set aside for business and elections. rai ing project is underby the membership each . Falson District district area encompasses Xorthem Utah. The dismbership varies from year as nurses re-locate. At the time, District No. 6 has a hip of 39. 19il-1972 year began with urer, Dr. Dean Smart, who Otorhinolaryngologist. The and question period covered ergy, plastic surgery, infecuse of antibiotics. opening social was a dual Aparty was held, Hawai, and members were introHawaiian music and dance. the membership became ac1\ith a candidate for the City Commission. He stated and presented his platr the forth-coming election . ·ovember meeting was preby the Community Action The Executive Director . was present and answered tions. A series of movie n the Community Action .hown. the Christmas season, the hip held a pot luck dinner, ·,games and the exchanghite elephant" gifts. PresiLitz made a presentation r ~frs. Mona B. Jolley, as 'ct' candidate for Nurse ·ear. Our caps' off to Mona. .' brought business. The ject cleared $193.50. Lynnsen took the gavel as PresLouise Hampton became t-elect. The highlight of · g came when Ann Mathnted a mink collar to the This was a personal gift r mink farm, and a fund project will center around Thank you, Ann Mathews. lecturer in February was Gibbs who is an Obstetriecologist. He demonstrated of the fiberoptic laparoere was detailed discussion laparoscoptic procedure. offered the membership a m from the U.S.N.A.Conference Group on Planning." April will bring the spring banquet, with the guest lecturer discussing Area-wide Comprehensive Health Planning. June will bring convention reports. Respectfully submitted, Lyndyl Sorensen, President, Dist. No. 6 Have You Seen The New 96-Bed Modern PAYSON CITY HOSPITAL Enjoy a Home-town Spirit with PROGRESSIVE PROFESSIONAL NURSING BETTY COOK, Director of Nursing Phone: Payson 465-2535 A NOTE FROM MRS. E. G. RICHARDS TO LOTTIE FELKNER I'm enjoying your book on St. Mark's School of Nursing. It brings back my pleasant associations with many of St. Mark's nurses from about 1910 on. They were to me, the foundation on which we built our nursing organization. After my graduation in 1912, I was privileged to be closely associated with so many of those mentioned in your book. I am very proud of my place on your pages. I find myself showing the photograph to everyone. You make me a V.I.P. Mrs. E.G. Richards -29- S.N.A.U.-1971-1972 The 1971-72 SNAU year began early last summer when the Executive Board met for a "pot luck" afternoon in an officer's home in Logan. During that lengthy session, the group of newly elected students established concrete goals and an optimistic philosophy for the organization. The group also scheduled the calendar of events for fall quarter and tentatively decided upon dates and activities for the entire year. Feeling a need to have the support of faculty members throughout the state, SNAU's initial activity was to hostess a tea for the deans of Utah's five colleges of nursing and their staff members, on September 22, 1971. The hour long program was held at USNA headquarters and was attended by nearly 50 faculty members who represented each college of nursing. The purpose of the program was to inform the colleges of the goals and philosophy that had been established for SNAU as well as to give them the names and dates of activities the association would be sponsoring throughout the school year. Immediately after the Faculty Tea, Vickie Romer, President of SNAU, left Salt Lake City for a four day State President's Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Miss Romer brought information from the Chicago workshop to the fall convention of SNAU. This day long program was hosted by Brigham Young University on October 9. The main emphasis of the day was to orient the 125 students to the purpose and philosophy of SN AU. There were presentations made on "Project Breakthrough,'' "Head Start,'' "National Convention," "SNAU Newsletter,'' "Legislation," "Recruitment,'' and other project goals for the organization. This convention entitled "Make It Count" was highlighted by booths related to the areas mentioned above as well as small group sessions geared toward actually organizing students to work in each area. Every college of nursing was represented at this program. Another activity during the fall months was a traveling 60 minute program, "This Is SNAU." These presentations were made by the Executive Board Members to each campus from Logan to Provo. The goals was to recruit member for SNAU and to inform those who had already joined what the orgaization had to offer students. The first major workshop of the year was scheduled November 20 at Holy Cross Hospital, Moreau Hall. This all day session entitled "Make a Contact" provided just that type of an opportunity for those in attendance. John Woods, M.D. and 10-15 former drug users from "Project Reality were the guest participants. The session itself consisted of lecture, a movie, small group work and large group inter-action between the students and the Methadone maintained former addicts. The attendance was excellent and the program evaluations were very positive. An outcome from this workshop was the involvement of student nurses in Salt Lake City's Project Reality on a volunteer basis. The month of December was d€signated as a time for each school to seek out and complete its own service project. The Salt Lake City Schools worked through Mayor Garn in an effort to participate in a worthwhile volunteer service. January brought with it, studen ~ involvement in the state-wide 'March of Dimes Campaign.' Miss Vickie Romer, President, represented SNAU on the annual television telethon. Other students worked closely with the March of Dimes in teaching high school and junior high school students methods of prevention of birth defects. STUDENT NURSE WEEK, celebrated on a state level, was the main focus of SNAU for the month of February. On February 9, members of the SNAU Executive Board, their advisers, and the USNA gxecutive Director and President, were present in Governor Calvin L. Rampton's office when he signed the declaration for Student Nurse Week in Utah, February 13-19, 1972. Letters were written to the administrators and directors of n ursing service throughout northern Utah informing them of the Declaration by Governor Rampton and suggesting to them that they use this opportunity to honor the nursing students at their institution. As a result of this letter, some hospitals provided the students with a complimentary lunch in the hospital cafeteria, others gave the students a break at no cost, and one institution hosted the students at a Valentine Buffet Luncheon. One of the several programs held for students that week was an in- tradisciplinary workshop held at Skagg's Hall, University of Utah, on February 15, 1972. This program was planned, sponsored and attended by student nurses and medical and pharmacy students. The purpose of the program was to discern methods by which minority students could be recruited into these three pre-professional groups. "Keys to Awarness of Minority Education Problems" was the title of the workshop and the format of the program consisted of a panel of racial minorities who discussed minority problems with the students. There was a great deal of discussion and panel-student interaction at this informal program. The next day, February 16, 1972, was the student-sponsored Governor's Tea. The Honorable Calvin L. Rampton consented to be the guest speaker at this evening program, held at the University of Utah, College of Nursing. After the Governor's remarks, the students were hosted to a tea by the University of Utah, Medical Center Department of Nursing Service. Another major event that evening was the election of Joan Uhl, junior at the University of Utah, College of Nursing, as president - elect of SNAU. Following the tea, SNAU members were invited to attend the USN A sponsored program on Primary Care by Jo Eleanor Elliott. An additional February program was hosted by Weber State College This two hour seminar was entitled "The Loneliness of Grief," and featured a psychiatrist and a registered nurse as speakers. The attendance was over 100 students and the response was obviously positive. Janet MacCalman, S. N., University of Utah, represented SNAU in Chicago, March 11-12, at an intradisciplinary workshop designed for all health disciplines in an effort for each to understand the functions of the other. Some of the many areas represented besides nursing were medicine, pharmacy, chiropractice and podiatry. Saturday, March 25th, several members of SNAU volunteered their time to assist the marchers in the annual Walkathon at Liberty Park. March also held another major activity-the annual SNAU Spring Convention. This day-long program was scheduled on March 28, at 9:30 a.m. at the World Motor Motel. It was entitled simply "TRAUMA.'' The featured speaker was Dr. Rob-30- ert Beveridge. In addition to speaker, the students planned: movie on emergency care and actual practice sessions ba ed · the needs of an emergency 1i The students also promoted SNAU Trauma Kits at thi ' shop. These kits are the ma fund raising project for SNAr year. The election of officer, took place at the convention. Throughout the year, "· worked on "Project Breakthro a nationally funded projectde·i to help recruit members of min groups into nursing. SNAU hers have been reliable volunt for the " Head Start Pro,. throughout the state. The 1971-72 SNAUyear11ill with the National Student .t\ Association Convention in Tu beginning April 16. Student n from all colleges of nursing ir. State of Utah will attend thi' vention. Some will be flying others will be traveling by bu; gardless of the mode of travel. annual gathering of student n will be a dramatic ending to an tive and successful year for .· Mary Ann Anderson, R: SNAU President's Adi Janice Hassell USNA Adviser to "." HYLAND PHARMACY UTA COORD The fo were nom organiza bers of th Lowell A Tumor George F demy Leland B Cancer Lawrence ociet~ Taira Fu Divisio Wallace tate Knox Fit Tumor Theo consist o ue regis ing teach urveys, treatmen -a cyto detectio plemente The r veys con and pap been ver Beaus duties, placed a tee. Dr. mously Res 3291 Highland Drive 485-9281 or 466-0787 The Store With 11 Prescriptionality" DOUG ROTH Reg iste red Pharmacist The Educati tate H mote a cation p give bet with ca program disease review search. The con ists mg var tions t patients Duri mg Ed Utah S addition to th ts planned for care and om ions based upon ergency victim promoted th ir at this workare the mnjor for SNAU thi of officers nl vention. year, .. 'Al Breakthrough, project de!'ign d hers of minorit . SNA mcm·able volunt tart Progrnm'' U year will 'nd tudent ur ' ti on in De 1roit Student nu nursing in th attend thi: conbe flying and ling by bu , r e of travel. thi student nurs nding to an a ear for ~'Al Anderson, H. ident's Aclvi r 11 iser to Si. 'Al ND ACY nd Drive 81 87 With ality 11 rmacist Representatives to Others ••• TAH STATE CANCER ?.DINATING COMMITTEE ~!lowing new representatives iminated by their respective ations and were made mem. ·he Committee: A. Woodbury, Ph.D., IRMP ir Registry (Coordinator) . F. Snell, M.D., Utah Acaof General Practice . B. Cowan, M.D., American •r Society, Utah Division :e I. Gottlieb, M.D., Utah ty of Pathologists :ukushima, M.D., Utah State -ion of Health L. Chambers, M.D., Utah e ~1edical Association :-itzpatrick, M.D., Utah State nr Registry on-going projects in cancer ·of the tumor registry, a tisstry for pathologists, visit·her clinics, radiation safety '·and computerized radiation ··nt planning. Two new ones ·ology project and an oral · mproject are still to be im. ced. rural cancer detection sur1n isting of free breast, pelvic .tp smear examinations have •rv successful. Jse of the pressure of other Dr. Card asked to be rer President of the CommitH. M. Jackson was unanielected to the office. Rt-pectfully submitted by Laura Alley .H HEART ASSOCIATION rnsING EDUCATION 0~1MIITEE REPORT purpose of the Nursing ion Committee of the Utah :foart Association is to prond present continuing eduprograms to assist nurses to ·ter nursing care to patients rdiovascular disease. These 'T!S may highlight a specific entity or may present a of current therapy or reh nurse education committee r- of 18 members represent:ious agencies and instituthat care to cardiovascular t in the state of Utah. ... ·ng the past year the NursElucation Committee of the ·1ate Heart Association has present three programs. The first one was held in Salt Lake City for licensed practical nurses on November 5, 1971. The program was on "Nursing Care of the MI Patient." The second program, "Nursing Care of the MI Patient," was taken to Richfield, Utah for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses on February 10, 1972. This program was cosponsored by the Utah State Nurses' Association. The third program, "Triple Threat-Atherosclerosis" was held in Salt Lake City on March 22 and 23, 1972 for registered nurses. This third program was co-sponsored by the Utah State Nurses' Association and the Intermountain Regional Medical Program and was assigned 23 certification credits in the area of practice or 111;2 certification credits for general education. These conferences continue to be well attended and the comments from the evaluation forms following the conference are used to plan programs for the coming year. Marilyn Ford, Representative WOMEN'S STATE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF UTAH The Women's State Legislative Council of Utah met three times before January and then weekly for several sessions. The major contemporary, legislative issues of the times as depicted by Senator Wallace F. Bennett and Governor Calvin L. Rampton included economic proposals, welfare reform, health care legislation, revenue sharing, and water and air pollution. Through the Council committees ?f education, health, judiciary, taxaiton, and welfare, various subjects were investigated and studied for ~he purpose of infL encing rnd bring. mg to fruition beneficial legislation for the State of Ut:ih on a nonpartisan basis. These subjects included: 1) Reapportionment of the Utah State Legislature. 2) Reapportionment of the State Board of Education. 3) Surpluses in welfare funds and the amount of grants to welfare recipients. 4) New taxation legislation. 5) Current issues in governing education in Utah. -31- 6) Protective services for children in the State of Utah. 7) Needs and priorities for funding health services. 8) The tax exempt property bill. 9) The tax exemptions for low-income persons bill. 10) The components of and analysis of the welfare budget. 11) Nursing homes in Utah. 12) State revenue sharing with local governments. 13) Public school finance. In the. area of health, per se, an overall picture of the health services available to people in the State was discussed. These particular services included air conservation, control of communicable diseases, community health, c~ippled children, dental health, disaster health programs, medicare, general sanitation, highway emergency medical care, assistance in the construction of hospital and medical facilities, joint community vaccination, laboratory improvement, licensure of hospitals and nursing homes, maternal and child care, medical examiner services, occupational health, public health nursing, public health residency training, water pollution radiological health, T .B. control; venereal disease, and vital records and statistical service. It seemed that beliefs in relation to priorities in health services in the State varied. One group believed that priority should be given to prevent people from becoming sick and dying while another group believed that the real health problem in the State was lack of access to health care by too many of the state's residents. A third concern in regard to priori ties had to do with the high cost of medical care. inadequate health education, and maldistribution of heal th services. One authority indicated that in the past four years, the Health Division has had a consistent reduction in funds while other departments within the Division of Social Services have secured increased amounts. It will be of interest to you to know that the Council passed a resolution supporting an increased appropriation for the University of Utah Hospital. Submitted by: Maxine J. Cope USNA Rep. A DDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED Return Postage Guaranteed Utah State Nurses' Ass'n. 1058 East 9th South Salt Lake City, Utah 84105 There she was. With bright watchful eyes 11 that said "I con help. A crisp yet gracious bustle of activity The assurance of skill and reassurance born of genuine concern. A kind and comforting word. A sincere smile. ~. A Nurse. BLUE CROSS - BLUE SHIELD Constant attention to the well -being of the patient ... the mark of a professional nurse in administering care ... the function of Blue Cross and Blue Shield in providing for the economics of that care . -