Nurse Reporter Summer 2007 - Wyoming State Board of Nursing

WYOMINGPublished by theWyoming State Board of Nursing1810 Pioneer Ave.Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002Phone: 307-777-7601Fax: 307-777-3519Web Address: http://nursing.state.wy.usAgency Mission: The Wyoming State Board ofNursing is responsible for the protection of the public’shealth, welfare, and safety through the regulation ofnursing, nursing education, nursing practice, and disciplinarystandards. The responsibility of the Board ofNursing is to implement a cost-effective and efficientsystem of regulation , which meets the consumerdemand for safe, competent, ethical practitioners ofnursing which includes advanced practice nurses, registeredprofessional nurses, licensed practical nurses, andcertified nursing assistants.Nurse WSummer 2007VOL. 2 NUMBER 5R E P O R T E R“protecting the public through excellence in nursing...”T ABLE OF C ONTENTS4 Notice of Board Vacancies7 What is the Holdup?8 If Disaster Strikes11 Scope of Practice Issues13 Disciplinary Actions13 Nursing Assistant Exams- Raises for Results15 The Meaning of 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, LPNMemberVacantMemberVacantMemberWyoming Nurse Reporter does not necessarilyendorse advertisements contained herein. Thepublisher reserves the right to accept or rejectadvertisements for Wyoming Nurse Reporter.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 Board. Twonew Board Members have beenappointed. They are Marguerite Hermann, aConsumer Member from Cheyenne, Wyoming,who has an extensive background as a lobbyist, ajournalist, and working with women’s issues.The other appointee is Jennifer Zettl, who is aRegistered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit atWyoming Medical Center in Casper, WY. Bothof them have become actively involved in theBoard activities and are a welcome addition.There are two vacancies on the Board at thepresent time, one for a nurse educator and onefor a nurse administrator. Interested personsshould contact the Governor’s office.The Board has been working hard on revisingall the Board Administrative Rules andRegulations. Please watch the Board’s web siteat http://nursing.state.wy.us for notice of releaseof these Rules for Public Comment, which istentatively scheduled following the July BoardMeeting.C HERYLK OSKI, MN, RNTHEE XECUTIVED IRECTORThe Board has continued to work on theexpanded role of the certified nursing assistantwith the assistance of a sub-committee and Dr.Marcia Dale, who has devoted many hours tothis issue. The development of 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 Board also continues to work with theDepartment of Employment, Office of Researchand Planning on the Nursing Study which willlook at both supply and demand issues for nurses.Surveys to both employers of nurses and to nursesare planned to be sent by the Department ofEmployment.The Board 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