Nurse Reporter Summer 2007 - Wyoming State Board of Nursing
Nurse Reporter Summer 2007 - Wyoming State Board of Nursing
Nurse Reporter Summer 2007 - Wyoming State Board of Nursing
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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