It’s a New Day!We are Cheyenne Regional Medical Center and weare passionate about moving healthcare forward forour region.We are the premier regional healthcare system servingover 100,000 people in Larimer County, Northern Coloradoand Western Nebraska. Cheyenne Regional is a 218- bedLevel II Trauma Center that prides itself on delivering thehighest standard <strong>of</strong> quality care to meet the region’sgrowing healthcare needs.Our Staff consists <strong>of</strong> over 150 physicians, 1700+ employeesand 400 volunteers, all dedicated to improving outcomes,patient satisfaction and quality <strong>of</strong> life for individuals andfamilies throughout the Cheyenne region.Our commitment to providing extraordinary patient careremains our top priority. Our highly trained physiciansand employees, state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art facilities and advancedtechnologies ensure our patients will receive exceptionalcare close to home.We <strong>of</strong>fer our nurses:Defined Career pathways• Tuition Assistance (up to 80% tuition and books)• Sign-On Bonuses (varies depending on years <strong>of</strong> experience)• Relocation Assistance (in state as well as out <strong>of</strong> state)• Student Loan payback bonus (for first time graduate nurses)• Outstanding Patient Provider ratios (due in part to our In-House C.N.A. program)• Flex scheduling - Weekend coverage and evening/night differential paysCONTACT:Bob JohnsonRN RecruiterBob.Johnson@crmcwy.org Come join us as we move ahead!307-633-6814 (direct)Toll Free: 88.967.5862Visit our website to apply: www.crmcwy.org
WYOMINGPublished by the<strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong>1810 Pioneer Ave.Cheyenne, <strong>Wyoming</strong> 82002Phone: 307-777-7601Fax: 307-777-3519Web Address: http://nursing.state.wy.usAgency Mission: The <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Nursing</strong> is responsible for the protection <strong>of</strong> the public’shealth, welfare, and safety through the regulation <strong>of</strong>nursing, nursing education, nursing practice, and disciplinarystandards. The responsibility <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Nursing</strong> is to implement a cost-effective and efficientsystem <strong>of</strong> regulation , which meets the consumerdemand for safe, competent, ethical practitioners <strong>of</strong>nursing which includes advanced practice nurses, registeredpr<strong>of</strong>essional nurses, licensed practical nurses, andcertified nursing assistants.<strong>Nurse</strong> W<strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2007</strong>VOL. 2 NUMBER 5R E P O R T E R“protecting the public through excellence in nursing...”T ABLE OF C ONTENTS4 Notice <strong>of</strong> <strong>Board</strong> Vacancies7 What is the Holdup?8 If Disaster Strikes11 Scope <strong>of</strong> Practice Issues13 Disciplinary Actions13 <strong>Nursing</strong> Assistant Exams- Raises for Results15 The Meaning <strong>of</strong> DelegationEXECUTIVE DIRECTORCheryl Koski, MN, RNPRACTICE AND EDUCATION CONSULTANT ANDASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTORDr. MaryBeth StepansCOMPLIANCE CONSULTANTVacantFINANCIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICERDeebs SullivanEXECUTIVE ASSISTANTJoAnn ReidLICENSING COORDINATORDebra GotschallLICENSING COORDINATORLaVelle OjedaDISCIPLINARY ASSISTANTGwen PechacekBOARD OF NURSING MEMBERSBaerbel Merrill, MS, BSN, RNC PresidentKellie Clausen, FNP, WHCNP, RN Vice-PresidentMarguerite Herman, Consumer SecretaryKim Williamson, LPNMemberVacantMemberVacantMember<strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Nurse</strong> <strong>Reporter</strong> does not necessarilyendorse advertisements contained herein. Thepublisher reserves the right to accept or rejectadvertisements for <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Nurse</strong> <strong>Reporter</strong>.FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION:Greg Jonesgjones@pcipublishing.com501.221.9986 or 800.561.4686CREATED BY:Publishing Concepts, Inc.Virginia Robertson, Presidentvrobertson@pcipublishing.comwww.thinkaboutitnursing.comPublishing Concepts, Inc.14109 Taylor Loop RoadLittle Rock, AR 72223EDITION 9GreetingsFROMThe past few months have beenextremely busy for the <strong>Board</strong>. Twonew <strong>Board</strong> Members have beenappointed. They are Marguerite Hermann, aConsumer Member from Cheyenne, <strong>Wyoming</strong>,who has an extensive background as a lobbyist, ajournalist, and working with women’s issues.The other appointee is Jennifer Zettl, who is aRegistered <strong>Nurse</strong> in the Intensive Care Unit at<strong>Wyoming</strong> Medical Center in Casper, WY. Both<strong>of</strong> them have become actively involved in the<strong>Board</strong> activities and are a welcome addition.There are two vacancies on the <strong>Board</strong> at thepresent time, one for a nurse educator and onefor a nurse administrator. Interested personsshould contact the Governor’s <strong>of</strong>fice.The <strong>Board</strong> has been working hard on revisingall the <strong>Board</strong> Administrative Rules andRegulations. Please watch the <strong>Board</strong>’s web siteat http://nursing.state.wy.us for notice <strong>of</strong> release<strong>of</strong> these Rules for Public Comment, which istentatively scheduled following the July <strong>Board</strong>Meeting.C HERYLK OSKI, MN, RNTHEE XECUTIVED IRECTORThe <strong>Board</strong> has continued to work on theexpanded role <strong>of</strong> the certified nursing assistantwith the assistance <strong>of</strong> a sub-committee and Dr.Marcia Dale, who has devoted many hours tothis issue. The development <strong>of</strong> a Level II CNAis proposed. A Level II CNA will be able to performadditional functions that may be delegatedby a licensed nurse following additional educationand training.The <strong>Board</strong> also continues to work with theDepartment <strong>of</strong> Employment, Office <strong>of</strong> Researchand Planning on the <strong>Nursing</strong> Study which willlook at both supply and demand issues for nurses.Surveys to both employers <strong>of</strong> nurses and to nursesare planned to be sent by the Department <strong>of</strong>Employment.The <strong>Board</strong> looks forward to the coming yearand welcomes comments, suggestions, or questions.Please do not hesitate to visit our web siteat http://nursing.state.wy.us, e-mail us at wynursing@state.wy.us,or telephone us at 307-777-7601.W Y O M I N G N U R S E R E P O R T E R 3
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