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<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
FACING THE CHALLENGES:<br />
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<strong>2021</strong> KNA <strong>Virtual</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Summit</strong><br />
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<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
Business Meeting ....................................................13<br />
Agendas<br />
Meeting Rules<br />
Parliamentary Procedures<br />
Speaker Bios ....................................................... 23<br />
Conference Agenda & Registration ................................... 32<br />
Proposed Bylaw Revisions ........................................... 38<br />
Leadership Pledge ..................................................40<br />
Resolutions .........................................................41<br />
KNA Strategic Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> Reports .....................................................48<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> Board of Nursing <strong>Annual</strong> Report ............................ 63<br />
www.kentucky-nurses.org<br />
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Publishing Agency, Inc.<br />
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<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
<strong>2021</strong> KNA VIRTUAL<br />
ANNUAL SUMMIT<br />
“The purpose of the <strong>Kentucky</strong> Nurse shall be to convey information relevant to KNA members and the<br />
profession of nursing and practice of nursing in <strong>Kentucky</strong>”<br />
Copyright #TX1-333-346<br />
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<strong>Association</strong>. Individuals may direct in writing any questions regarding accuracy of the articles to the editor.<br />
Copyright © 2020 <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong>. Written permission from the <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
is required to reproduce any of the content of this publication in printed form, to store it within a retrieval<br />
system, or transmit it in any form or by any means.<br />
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advertisers’ products from the advertisers’ opinions expressed or reported, or the claims made herein.<br />
Advertisements will be accepted on a first come, first served basis as long as space is available. KNA<br />
and publishers reserve the right to reject advertising without giving reasons. Responsibility for errors in<br />
advertising is limited to correction in the next issue or refund of price of advertisement. The <strong>Kentucky</strong><br />
Nurse is published quarterly by Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. for KNA.Subscriptions are available<br />
at $18.00 per year. The KNA organization subscription rate will be $6.00 per year except for one free<br />
issue to be received at the KNA <strong>Annual</strong> Convention. Members of KNA receive the newsletter as part of<br />
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<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
BOARD OF DIRECTORS <strong>2021</strong><br />
President:<br />
Immediate Past President:<br />
Vice-President:<br />
Secretary:<br />
Treasurer:<br />
DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE:<br />
Donna Meador, MSN, RN, CENP, CPHQ<br />
(2020-2022)<br />
Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-C<br />
(2020-2022)<br />
Patty Spurr, EdD, MSN, CNE, FRE<br />
(2019 – <strong>2021</strong>)<br />
Misty Ellis, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC<br />
(2019-<strong>2021</strong>)<br />
Arica Brandford, PhD, JD, RN<br />
(2020 -2022)<br />
Loretta Elder, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN<br />
(2020-2022)<br />
Michael Rager, PhD, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN, CNE<br />
(2019-<strong>2021</strong>)<br />
Julie Ossege, PhD, FNP-BC, FNAP-FAANP<br />
(2020-2022)<br />
Jody Rogers, MSN, BSN, RN<br />
(2019-<strong>2021</strong>)<br />
EDUCATION<br />
Judi Godsey, PhD, MSN, RN<br />
& RESEARCH CABINET: (2019-<strong>2021</strong>)<br />
GOVERNMENTAL<br />
Brittney Welch, DNP, RN<br />
AFFAIRS CABINET: (2020-2022)<br />
PROFESSIONAL NURSING Teresa Villaran, MS MSN, CCRN, CNE<br />
PRACTICE & ADVOCACY (2020-2022)<br />
CABINET:<br />
KNAC President:<br />
Janie Heath, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, FNAP, FAANP<br />
KANS/Student<br />
Lisa Lockhart, MSN, MHA, RN, NE-BC,<br />
Subscriber Consultant: (2019-<strong>2021</strong>)<br />
Chapter Liaison:<br />
Dolores White, DNP, RN, CNE<br />
(2020-2022)<br />
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<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
<strong>2021</strong> – 2022 EDITORIAL BOARD<br />
EDITORS:<br />
Ida Slusher, PhD, RN, CNE (2019 – 2022)<br />
Delanor Manson, MA, BSN, RN<br />
MEMBERS:<br />
Patricia Calico, PhD, RN (<strong>2021</strong> – 2024)<br />
Sherill Cronin, PhD, RN-BC (2020 – 2023)<br />
Vickie Ann Miracle, EdD, RN (2019 – 2022)<br />
Kim Hawkins, PhD, APRN (2020 – 2023)<br />
Connie Lamb, PhD, RN, CNE (<strong>2021</strong> – 2024)<br />
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Membership and Communication Director:<br />
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Administrative Coordinator:<br />
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<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
CABINETS<br />
Delanor Manson, MA, BSN, RN, KNA Chief Executive Officer, staff<br />
Donna Meador, MSN, BSN, CENP, CPHQ, Ex-Officio, KNA President, KNA Board Chair<br />
EDUCATION & RESEARCH CABINET<br />
Judi Godsey, PhD, MSN, RN, Nurse Administration-Chair, (2019 – <strong>2021</strong>)<br />
Jitana Benton-Lee, DNP, MSN, MBA-HC, RN, NEA-BC, Nurse Faculty, (2019 – <strong>2021</strong>)<br />
Michele Dickens, PhD, RN, Nurse Faculty, (2020 – 2022)<br />
Gannon Tagher, Ed.D., MSN, RN, APRN, Staff Nurse, (2019 – <strong>2021</strong>)<br />
Barbara Jackson, PhD, RN, Nurse Faculty, (2019 – <strong>2021</strong>)<br />
Linda Thomas, PhD, MSN, RN, Member-at-Large, (<strong>2021</strong>– 2023)<br />
Lisa English Long, PhD, RN, CNS, Member-at-Large, (<strong>2021</strong>– 2022)<br />
Susan Parish, BSN, RN, NE-BC, Member-at-Large, (<strong>2021</strong>– 2022)<br />
Sheri Lancaster, BSN, RN, NPD-BC, Member-at-Large, (<strong>2021</strong>– 2022)<br />
Jennifer Shoemake, EdD, MSN, RN, CE Planner, (2020 – 2022)<br />
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CABINET<br />
Cynthia Pearson, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, Staff Nurse, (2020 – 2022)<br />
Brittany Welch, DNP, MSN, RN, Staff Nurse, (2020 – 2022)<br />
Beth McCraw, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BCV, Staff Nurse, (2020 – 2022)<br />
Linda Robinson, MSN, BSN, RN, Staff Nurse, (2020 – 2022)<br />
Sheila Melander, PhD, APRN-BC, FCCM, FAANP, FAAN, Member-at-Large, (2019 – <strong>2021</strong>)<br />
Eva Stone, DNP, APRN, Member-at-Large, (2019 – <strong>2021</strong>)<br />
Stephen Sizemore, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, Member-at-Large, (<strong>2021</strong>)<br />
PROFESSIONAL NURSING & ADVOCACY CABINET<br />
Denise Alvey MSN, RN-BC, Staff Nurse, (2019 – <strong>2021</strong>)<br />
Elizabeth Rowland, MSN, RN-BC, Administration Role, (2019 – <strong>2021</strong>)<br />
Teresa Villaran, MS, MSN, CCRN, CNE, Administration Role, (2020 – 2022)<br />
Candice Gentry, DNP, MPH, BSN-RN, Education Role, (2020 – 2022)<br />
Judy Mitchell, MSN, BSN, Education Role, (2020 – 2022)<br />
Teresa Huber, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN, Member-at-Large, (2020 – 2022)<br />
Jennifer Ramsey, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, WHNP-BC, SANE, Member-at-Large, (2019 – <strong>2021</strong>)<br />
Judy Ponder, DNP, RN-BC, CGB, Representative from KNAC, Evergreen<br />
Arica Brandford, PhD, JD, RN Representative from Finance Committee<br />
Lynn Roser, PhD, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Representative from Finance Committee<br />
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<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
<strong>2021</strong> BUSINESS MEETING:<br />
Agendas<br />
<strong>Summit</strong> Rules<br />
Parliamentary Procedures<br />
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<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
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<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
<strong>2021</strong> KNA VIRTUAL ANNUAL<br />
BUSINESS MEETING REGISTRATION<br />
Register now! | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, <strong>2021</strong> | AGENDA | 5:00- 7:30 PM<br />
5:00-5:05 Welcome and official call to order of the meeting President Donna Meador<br />
5:05-5:10 Roll Call and reading Secretary Misty Ellis<br />
5:10-5:15 Review Business Meeting Rules (as printed in the yearbook) Secretary Ellis<br />
• Timekeeper-appointed<br />
5:15-5:25 Nightingale Tribute KNF Board of Trustees Chair<br />
Ida Slusher<br />
5:25-5:45 Introductions<br />
• KNA Board of Directors President Meador<br />
• KNAC Board of Directors President Janie Heath<br />
• KNF Board of Trustees Chair Ida Slusher<br />
• KNA Staff President Meador<br />
5:45-5:55 Reading of the Proposed ByLaws Changes - Vote KNA Vice President - Patricia Spurr<br />
5:55-6:10 Review of past resolutions and<br />
reading of the substantive resolutions – Vote<br />
Chair PPR/ Michael Rager<br />
6:10-6:30 Year In-Review<br />
• President’s/BOD Report President Meador<br />
• Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Arica Brandford<br />
6:30-6:50 Awards/Scholarship Ceremony Member-at-Large Jody Rogers<br />
KNF Chair Ida Slusher<br />
President Meador<br />
• Nurse Excellence Scholarship<br />
• Mildred Metz Scholarship<br />
• Chapter Challenge Trophy<br />
• Voter Challenge Trophy<br />
• Student of the Year<br />
• Volunteer of the Year<br />
• Citizen of the Year<br />
• Researcher of the Year<br />
• Nurse of the Year<br />
6:50-7:00 KNA Election Teller’s Report Teller’s Chair<br />
7:00-7:10 Welcome-Installation of new leaders-pledge Immediate Past President Carrico<br />
7:15-7:20 New Business President Meador<br />
7:25-7:30 Meeting adjourned President Meador<br />
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<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
KNA SUMMIT &<br />
BUSINESS MEETING RULES<br />
1 Admission to ALL <strong>Virtual</strong> sessions of the Conference shall be granted ONLY to individuals who have<br />
registered.<br />
2 The business meeting (October 28) shall be closed to non-members (exception: nursing students**,<br />
legal counsel, CPA and Parliamentarian). Other exceptions may be admitted with Executive Committee<br />
approval.<br />
3 To obtain the floor in business meetings: please send moderator a note in ZOOM Chat Box.<br />
4 Each member shall be limited to two (2) minutes to debate or discussion at a given time; the time may<br />
be extended by unanimous consent of the voting body.<br />
5 No member may speak twice until all who wish to speak have had the opportunity to do so.<br />
6 All motions and amendments must be written and given to the Secretary prior to voting. The maker of<br />
any motion that has financial implications for KNA must supply the membership with an estimated cost<br />
of implementation and include fiscal impact.<br />
7 Taping of programs by individuals is not permitted.<br />
8 Emergency resolutions shall be provided to the Resolutions Committee no later than 11:00 am,<br />
October 28, <strong>2021</strong>. All Resolutions must be written and contain fiscal impact and suggested<br />
implementation strategies. The submitting individual or group shall be identified.<br />
9 All unpublished reports and supplement to reports shall be written and given to the Secretary before<br />
presentation.<br />
** Definition of Nursing Student: for KNA purposes, a Student Nurse is defined as an individual enrolled<br />
in a pre-licensure nursing program.<br />
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<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
PARLIAMENTARY INFORMATION<br />
Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised is the parliamentary authority that shall govern the Business<br />
Meeting (October 28, <strong>2021</strong>.) The President, as the presiding officer, rules on all matters relative to<br />
parliamentary law and procedures. The Parliamentarian serves only in an advisory capacity to the presiding<br />
officer and members.<br />
Members’ participation in the business session is governed by the Standing Rules.<br />
The motions that follow are defined in terms of action a member may desire to propose. Rules governing<br />
these motions are listed in the table.<br />
A main motion introduces a subject for consideration as is stated: “I move that…”<br />
An amendment (primary) is a motion to modify the working of a motion. The motion to amend may be<br />
made in one of the following forms, determined by the action desired: “I move to amend by…<br />
. . . striking (word(s), phrase, paragraph).<br />
. . . inserting (word(s), phrase, paragraph).<br />
. . . striking and inserting (word(s), phrase, paragraph).<br />
. . . adding (word(s), phrase, paragraph at the end of a motion).<br />
. . . substituting (paragraph or entire text of a resolution or main motion and inserting<br />
another that is germane).”<br />
An amendment to an amendment is a motion to modify the wording of the proposed amendment and is<br />
made as follows: “I move to amend the amendment by . . .” The same forms for making an amendment are<br />
applicable for making a secondary amendment.<br />
The motion to commit or refer is generally used to send a pending motion (also called “the question”) to<br />
a small group of select persons – a committee, board, or cabinet, for example so that the question may be<br />
studied and put in better condition for the assembly to consider. The motion is stated: “I move to commit<br />
the question to . . . for further study.”<br />
The motion to close debate (previous question), if seconded and approved by a two-thirds vote, stops<br />
discussion and amendment on the pending question and is stated: “I move the previous question.”<br />
A division of the assembly may be called to any one member if the president’s decision on a voice vote is<br />
in question. The member proceeds to the microphone and states: “I call for a division of the house . . .” The<br />
President then takes a standing or roll call vote.<br />
A division of the question may be called when a pending motion relates to a single subject that contains<br />
several parts, each capable of standing as a complete proposition. The parts can be separated, and each<br />
considered and voted on as a proposition. The parts can be separated, and each considered and voted on<br />
as a distinct question. The motion is stated: “I move to divide the question . . . as follows . . .”<br />
The motion to reconsider enables a majority of the assembly to bring back for further consideration a<br />
motion that has already been voted. The purpose of reconsidering a vote is to permit correction of hasty,<br />
ill-advised or erroneous action, to consider added information or a situation that has changed since the vote<br />
was taken.<br />
Parliamentary inquiry is a question directed to the presiding officer to obtain information on parliamentary<br />
law or the rules of the organization as relevant to the business at hand. A member addresses the President<br />
and states: “I rise to a point of parliamentary inquiry.”<br />
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Point of information is a request directed to the President or through the President to another officer<br />
or member, for information relevant to the business at hand. The request is not related to parliamentary<br />
procedure. The member addresses the chair and states: “I rise to a point of information.”<br />
The motion to appeal the decision of the President is made at the time the President makes a ruling. If<br />
it is made by a member, and seconded by another member, the question is taken from the President and<br />
vested in the membership for a final decision. The motion is stated: “I move to appeal the decision of the<br />
President.”<br />
Before a member can make a motion or address the assembly on any question, it is necessary that he or she<br />
obtain the screen through recognition by the presiding officer. The member must:<br />
• Send a message to the Chat Box to be recognized.<br />
• Address the President by saying, “Madam/Mister President.”<br />
• Await recognition.<br />
• Give name and the Chapter he or she is from.<br />
• State immediately the reason he or she has risen.<br />
RULES GOVERNING MOTIONS<br />
Interrupt<br />
Speaker<br />
Recognized<br />
by Chair<br />
Requires A<br />
Second<br />
Debated<br />
Vote<br />
Main Motion No Yes Yes Yes Majority<br />
Amendment No Yes Yes Yes Majority<br />
Amendment to<br />
Amendment<br />
No Yes Yes Yes Majority<br />
Refer to Committee No Yes Yes Yes Majority<br />
Limit Debate No Yes Yes No Two-thirds<br />
Close Debate<br />
(Previous Question)<br />
No Yes Yes No Two-thirds<br />
Divide the Question No Yes Yes No Majority<br />
Division of Assembly Yes No No No<br />
Demand of Single<br />
Member Compels<br />
Reconsider No Yes Yes Yes Majority<br />
Point of<br />
Parliamentary Inquiry<br />
Yes Yes No No Chair Decides<br />
Point of Information Yes Yes No No Chair Decides<br />
Appeal Decision of Chair<br />
Yes<br />
(At time of ruling)<br />
No<br />
Yes<br />
Yes<br />
(Limited)<br />
Majority<br />
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<strong>2021</strong> SUMMIT:<br />
Speaker Bios<br />
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Nursing is a calling,<br />
especially during this<br />
unprecedented time.<br />
Nursing is about helping<br />
save a life, providing critical<br />
care, understanding, easing<br />
the pain and sharing special<br />
moments with a patient.<br />
To become a nurse at<br />
Cabell Huntington Hospital<br />
or St. Mary’s Medical<br />
Center, visit<br />
www.mountainhealthnetwork.<br />
org/careers.<br />
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS<br />
JEFF MCGOY, MA, BS<br />
“Preparing for the New Normal –<br />
Refresh, Renew and Refocus”<br />
Last year was full of unexpected changes that affected everyone;<br />
<strong>2021</strong> offers us a chance to put the pieces back together while<br />
adapting to the changes which affects one’s mind, body, and<br />
spirit. This presentation, facilitated by Jeff McGoy, will identify<br />
ways to deal with the changes and differences of the past, during<br />
the present, while preparing for the future.<br />
Jeff McGoy is the director of Exploratory Student Advancement<br />
and the Center for Learning at Southern Illinois University at<br />
Carbondale. He has more than 19 years of progressive, increased<br />
levels of experience in higher education/student affairs.<br />
Jeff has a master of arts and a bachelor of arts in speech communication from Southern Illinois University at<br />
Carbondale.<br />
TARA RYNDERS,<br />
MFA, BSN, BA, RN-BC<br />
“Intensive Care: Holding Fatigue, Injury,<br />
and Joy Through the Arts”<br />
Join nurse, dancer and advanced grief recovery specialist Tara<br />
Rynders as she guides you through an interactive, multimedia<br />
experience of the art and science of caring for others and<br />
yourself. As a truth-teller and disrupter, Tara embraces<br />
vulnerability, confession, grief and failure as means to end<br />
burnout and its detrimental effects which acutely impacts our<br />
patients of color. She harnesses her passion for nursing and the<br />
arts to collectively honor our shared humanity by creating a<br />
culture of caregiving nested in self-compassion, curiosity, creativity and joy.<br />
Tara Rynders is a clinical health educator at Denver Health. She has master of fine arts, dance and somatic<br />
practices from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a bachelor of science in nursing and a bachelor of<br />
arts in Spanish from the University of Nevada, Reno.<br />
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SPEAKERS<br />
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Anthony Carney, DNP, APRN, CCRN, FNP-C<br />
“LGBTQIA+ Health Education”<br />
Anthony Carney is a family nurse practitioner at the Phyllis D. Corbett Community<br />
Center in Wilmore and serves as an assistant professor, clinical title series, at the<br />
University of <strong>Kentucky</strong> College of Nursing. Anthony has a doctorate of nursing<br />
practice and a bachelor of science in nursing from UK.<br />
Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, FSHEACIC, FAAN<br />
“Leading A New Agenda Through the Pandemic: Inclusion, Diversity & Unity”<br />
Ruth Carrico is a professor and family nurse practitioner in the Division of Infectious<br />
Diseases and clinical director of the Global Health Center Vaccine and International<br />
Travel at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She is the immediate past<br />
president of the <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong>. Ruth has more than 40 years of<br />
clinical experience including noted expertise in infection control.<br />
She has a doctor of nursing practice from Northern <strong>Kentucky</strong> University; a doctor<br />
of philosophy management from California Coast University; a master of arts from<br />
Webster University; a bachelor of science in nursing from Bellarmine University and a<br />
diploma in nursing from the Norton Memorial Infirmary School of Nursing.<br />
Natalie Davenport, MSN, RN<br />
“Has Caring and Compassion become Extinct?<br />
Encouraging Self-Reflection and Change”<br />
Natalie Davenport is a staff nurse in the Surgery Center at the Medical Center at<br />
Franklin. She has more than 12 years of experience as a hospital nurse and educator.<br />
Natalie has a master of science in nursing and a bachelor of arts in sociology from<br />
Western <strong>Kentucky</strong> University and a bachelor of science in nursing from Spalding<br />
University.<br />
Frances Hardin-Fanning, PhD, RN<br />
“Leadership in Challenging Times: Resilience and Self-Efficacy of<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> Nursing Faculty during the COVID-19 Pandemic”<br />
Frances Hardin-Fanning is a professor and Shirley B. Powers Endowed Chair at the<br />
University of Louisville School of Nursing. She has more than 25 years of clinical and<br />
academic/education nursing experience. Frances has a doctoral degree in nursing<br />
science and a master of science in nursing from the UK College of Nursing and an<br />
associate degree in nursing from Morehead State University.<br />
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Kathy Hager, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CDE<br />
“Looking to the Future of Nursing, its scope and target: Population Health”<br />
Kathy Hager is a professor at the Lansing School of Nursing at Bellarmine University<br />
and works at Bellarmine as a family nurse practitioner. She has more than 40<br />
years of clinical and academic experience. Kathy has a doctor of nursing practice,<br />
a master of science and a bachelor of science in nursing from the UK College of<br />
Nursing.<br />
Vera Hall, MSN, RN<br />
“Leadership Response During COVID-19: One Team One Vision”<br />
Vera Hall is senior vice president/chief nursing officer at St. Elizabeth Healthcare.<br />
She has nearly 30 years of nursing and clinical leadership experience.<br />
Vera has a master of science in nursing from the University of Phoenix and a<br />
bachelor of science in nursing from Marshall University.<br />
Debra Hampton PhD, MSN, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC, CENP<br />
“Leadership in Challenging Times: Resilience and Self-Efficacy of<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> Nursing Faculty during the COVID-19 Pandemic”<br />
Debra Hampton is the assistant dean of the MSN and DNP Programs, academic<br />
coordinator of Graduate Leadership and associate professor at the UK College<br />
of Nursing. She has more than 40 years of leadership experience as a frontline<br />
manager, nurse leader and nurse educator.<br />
Debra has a doctoral degree in nursing and a master of science in nursing from the<br />
University of Cincinnati and a bachelor of science in nursing from Eastern <strong>Kentucky</strong><br />
University.<br />
Angela Hensley, DNP, APRN<br />
“Leadership in Challenging Times: Resilience and Self-Efficacy of<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> Nursing Faculty during the COVID-19 Pandemic”<br />
Angela Hensley is an assistant professor at the UK College of Nursing. She has more<br />
than 20 years of clinical and academic experience.<br />
Angela has a doctor of nursing practice from the UK College of Nursing and a<br />
bachelor of science in nursing from Eastern <strong>Kentucky</strong> University.<br />
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Jitana Benton-Lee, DNP, MSN, MHA, BSN<br />
“The Current State: A Review of DEI Developments<br />
Within <strong>Kentucky</strong> Colleges & Universities”<br />
Jitana Benton-Lee is an assistant professor at Northern <strong>Kentucky</strong> University. She<br />
has more than 15 years of clinical leadership and academic experience. Jitana has a<br />
doctor of philosophy in nursing from Texas Women’s University; a doctor of nursing<br />
practice and a bachelor of arts from Northern <strong>Kentucky</strong> University; a master of<br />
science in nursing/healthcare administration from the University of Phoenix and a<br />
bachelor of science in nursing from NKU.<br />
Evelyn Parrish, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP<br />
“Horizontal Violence, Incivility, Bullying: It is Time to End the<br />
Disruptive Behaviors in the Nursing Profession”<br />
Evelyn Parrish is assistant dean of accreditation & strategic outcomes and associate<br />
professor at the UK College of Nursing. She has been a nurse for more than 25<br />
years, focusing on the care of the mentally ill. Evelyn also is the medical director and<br />
practices at the Access Wellness Group in Lexington.<br />
She has a doctoral degree and a master of science in nursing from UK and a<br />
bachelor of science in nursing from Eastern <strong>Kentucky</strong> University.<br />
Amanda Culp-Roche, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC<br />
“Leadership in Challenging Times: Resilience and Self-Efficacy of<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> Nursing Faculty during the COVID-19 Pandemic”<br />
Amanda Culp-Roche is an assistant professor in the College of Human & Health<br />
Services at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and is a faculty member at<br />
the UK College of Nursing. Her 25+ years of experience includes a variety of clinical<br />
and academic roles.<br />
Amanda has a doctoral degree and a master of science in nursing from the UK College<br />
of Nursing; a bachelor of science in nursing from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and<br />
a diploma in nursing from St. Vincent Health Center School of Nursing.<br />
Nisia Thornton MEd, MSN, BSN, BA, RN<br />
“Stand Up, Stand Out | Politicizing <strong>Nurses</strong> for LGBTQIA+ Healthcare”<br />
Nisia Thornton is a staff nurse in the Ambulatory Infectious Disease Clinic at the<br />
University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She has 12 years of clinical experience<br />
in neuroscience and ambulatory care. Nisa has a master of education from the<br />
Xavier University; a master of science in nursing from Benedictine University and a<br />
bachelor of science in nursing from Northern <strong>Kentucky</strong> University.<br />
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Teresa R. Villaran MS MSN CCRN(Alumnus) CNE<br />
“Intersection of Social Justice and Healthcare: <strong>Nurses</strong> Can Lead these Discussions”<br />
Teresa Villaran is the anemia management leader at Fresenius of North America.<br />
She has more than 30 years of clinical, educational, research and editorial<br />
experience. Teresa has a master of science in nursing from the UK College of<br />
Nursing; a master of science in community health administration and wellness<br />
promotion from California College for Health Sciences; a bachelor of science<br />
in nursing from University of Illinois-Springfield; a diploma in nursing from St.<br />
John’s School of Nursing and an associate degree in science from Lincoln Land<br />
Community College.<br />
Megan Walden, BSN, RN<br />
“LGBTQIA+ Health Education”<br />
Megan Walden is a staff development specialist, behavioral health and health<br />
educator, Transform Health LGBTQ Clinic, Department of Family and Community<br />
Medicine, UK Healthcare. She has more than 12 years of nursing experience in<br />
behavioral health and LGBTQ education. Megan has a master of science in nursing,<br />
a bachelor of science and an associate of science from Eastern <strong>Kentucky</strong> University<br />
and a bachelor of arts in sociology from the University of <strong>Kentucky</strong>.<br />
Holly Wei, PhD, RN, CPN, NEA-BC<br />
“Collective Trauma, Burnout, Post-Traumatic Growth, and Telemore:<br />
Preparing Beyond the Pandemic”<br />
Holly Wei is assistant dean of the PhD Program and a professor at the University<br />
of Louisville School of Nursing. She has more than 20 years of academic and<br />
research experience. Holly has a doctoral degree in nursing and a master of science<br />
in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a bachelor of<br />
science in nursing from North Carolina Central University.<br />
Lavoria Williams PhD, FNP-C, FAANP, FAAN<br />
“Microagressions: The Pinpricks of Racism in Nursing”<br />
Lavoria Williams is an associate professor and endowed research professor in<br />
cancer health equity at the UK College of Nursing. She has more than 30 years of<br />
clinical and academic experience. Lavoria has a doctoral degree in nursing from<br />
Georgia Regents University; a master of science in nursing from Georgia Southern<br />
University; a bachelor of science in nursing from the Medical College of Georgia and<br />
an associate of science in nursing from Union University.<br />
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Jessica Rice Wilson Ph.D., RN, APRN<br />
“Leadership in Challenging Times: Resilience and Self-Efficacy of<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> Nursing Faculty during the COVID-19 Pandemic”<br />
Jessica Rice Wilson is an assistant clinical professor and director of Online<br />
Innovation Nurse Practitioner Program at the UK College of Nursing. She has more<br />
than 25 years of clinical, research and academic nursing experience.<br />
Jessica has a doctorate degree in nursing from UK College of Nursing; a master<br />
of science in nursing from Spalding University and a bachelor of science and an<br />
associate degree in nursing from Midway College.<br />
Necholyia Wright, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN<br />
“Has caring and compassion become extinct? Encouraging Self-Reflection and Change”<br />
Necholyia Wright is the orthopedic program coordinator, Baptist Health Louisville<br />
and is an adjunct assistant professor at Spalding University. She has more than<br />
11 years of clinical and academic experience. Necholyia has a doctor of nursing<br />
practice from Chamberlain University; a master of science in nursing and bachelor<br />
of science in nursing at Indiana Wesleyan University; an associate degree in nursing<br />
from Galen College and a licensed practical nurse degree from <strong>Kentucky</strong> Technical<br />
Vocational School.<br />
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<strong>2021</strong> SUMMIT:<br />
Conference Agenda<br />
Registration<br />
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Thursday, November 4<br />
Day 1<br />
<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
<strong>2021</strong> <strong>Virtual</strong> <strong>Summit</strong> Agenda<br />
Thursday, November 4 & Friday, November 5<br />
Register today!<br />
12:00 – 12:10 Welcome and <strong>Summit</strong> Information<br />
Donna Meador, KNA President<br />
12:10 – 1:00 “Facing the Challenge and Preparing for the Future”<br />
Jeff McGoy, Keynote Speaker | Donna Meador, Moderator<br />
1:00 – 1:15 Break<br />
1:15 – 1:40 “Leading a New Agenda Through the Pandemic:<br />
Inclusion, Diversity & Unity”<br />
Ruth Carrico, Speaker | Kathy Hager, Moderator<br />
1:40 – 2:05 “Leadership Response During COVID-19; One Team One Vision”<br />
Vera Hall, Speaker | Jennifer Shoemake, Moderator<br />
2:05 – 2:20 Break<br />
2:20 – 2:45 “Leadership in Challenging Times: Resilience and Self-Efficacy of<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> Nursing Faculty during theCOVID-19 Pandemic”<br />
Frances Hardin-Fanning, Speaker | Debra Hampton, Speaker |<br />
Angela Hensley, Speaker | Amanda Culp-Roche, Speaker|<br />
Jessica Rice Wilson, Speaker | Leslie Jeffries, Moderator<br />
2:45 – 3:10 “Intersection of Social Justice and Healthcare: <strong>Nurses</strong> can<br />
Lead these discussions”<br />
Teresa Villaran, Speaker | Kathy Hager, Moderator<br />
3:10 – 3:25 Break<br />
3:25 – 3:50 “Has Caring and Compassion become Extinct? Encouraging<br />
Self-Reflection and Change”<br />
Natalie Davenport, Speaker | Necholyia Wright, Speaker |<br />
Betty Kuiper, Moderator<br />
3:50 – 4:15 “Horizontal Violence, Incivility, Bullying: It is Time to End the Disruptive<br />
Behaviors in the Nursing Profession”<br />
Evelyn Parrish, Speaker | Jo Singleton, Moderator<br />
4:15 – 4:30 Wrap Up/<strong>2021</strong> KNA Awards Review/ Preparation for Friday, November 5<br />
Donna Meador, KNA President<br />
11-4-<strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact Hours: 4.0<br />
KBN #: 1-0001-12-21-59<br />
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Friday, November 5<br />
Day 2<br />
9:00 – 9:10 Welcome<br />
Donna Meador<br />
9:10 – 10:00 “Intensive Care: Holding Fatigue, Injury, and Joy Through the Arts”<br />
Tara Rynders, Keynote Speaker | Donna Meador, Moderator<br />
10:00 – 10:15 Break<br />
10:15 – 10:40 “The Current State: A Review of DEI Developments Within<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> Colleges & Universities”<br />
Jitana Benton-Lee, Speaker | Betty Kuiper, Moderator<br />
10:40 – 11:05 “Collective Trauma, Burnout, Post-Traumatic Growth, and<br />
Telemore: Preparing Beyond the Pandemic”<br />
Holly Wei, Speaker | Kim McGinnis, Moderator<br />
11:05 – 11:20 Break<br />
11:20 – 11:45 “Microagressions: The Pinpricks of Racism in Nursing”<br />
Lovoria Williams, Speaker | Julie Ossege, Moderator<br />
11:45 – 12:10 “LGBTQIA+ Health Education”<br />
Anthony Carney, Speaker | Megan Walden, Speaker |<br />
Jo Singleton, Moderator<br />
12:10 – 12:25 Break<br />
12:25 – 12:50 “Stand Up, Stand Out | Politicizing <strong>Nurses</strong> for LGBTQIA+ Healthcare”<br />
Nisia Thornton, Speaker | Jo Singleton, Moderator<br />
12:50 – 1:15 “Looking to the Future of Nursing, its Scope and Target:<br />
Population Health”<br />
Kathy Hager, Speaker | Stephanie Perry, Moderator<br />
1:15 – 1:30 Wrap-Up/Evaluations<br />
Donna Meador, KNA President<br />
11-5-<strong>2021</strong><br />
Contact Hours: 4.0<br />
KBN# 1-0001-12-21-60<br />
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<strong>2021</strong> KNA <strong>Virtual</strong> <strong>Summit</strong> Registration Form<br />
Register today to attend the <strong>2021</strong> KNA <strong>Virtual</strong> <strong>Summit</strong>, “Facing the Challenges: Preparing for the<br />
Future,” Thursday, November 4 and Friday, November 5. You won’t want to miss this innovative<br />
learning experience! Also, nominate “the best of the best” in nursing for a KNA Award.<br />
At the conclusion of the <strong>Summit</strong>, participants will be able to:<br />
• Define diversity, equity, and inclusion and their impact on healthcare, employment, and education and<br />
• Identify leadership traits that are beneficial in challenging times.<br />
11-4-<strong>2021</strong> | Contact Hours: 4.0 | KBN #: 1-0001-12-21-59<br />
11-5-202 1 | Contact Hours: 4.0 | KBN#: 1-0001-12-21-60<br />
Attendees must stay for duration of the program to be awarded contact hours for continuing nursing education provide license<br />
number upon registration and complete an evaluation for the program. Partial credit will not be awarded for any session. We<br />
reserve the right to cancel or alter the program if unanticipated circumstances necessitate changes.<br />
The <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the <strong>Kentucky</strong> Board of Nursing<br />
(KBN). The KBN approval of an individual nursing continuing education provider does not constitute endorsement.<br />
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Questions: admin@kentucky-nurses.org | Refund Policy: Cancellations received prior to Tuesday, October 26 will receive 50% refund.<br />
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JOIN US FOR “THE CLINIC” ON NOVEMBER 4<br />
An immersive performance to help nurses<br />
Join the KNA, in partnership with Actors Theater of Louisville, for “The Clinic” at 7 p.m. on Thursday,<br />
November 4. The cost to participate virtually is $10; CLICK HERE to register. "The Clinic" is a virtual, largescale,<br />
immersive performance to help nurses build tools to relieve the stress of nursing and to address their<br />
mental health and wellness.<br />
Tara Rynders, MFA, BSN, BA, RN-BC, is an artistic director and founder of “The Clinic.” She believes that her<br />
work as a nurse and performer are symbiotically intertwined and are not as different as one would think.<br />
Her current and future research includes how the arts decrease burnout and secondary stress, increase<br />
empathy, and advance the correlation between burnout, health disparities and the role nurses play in racism<br />
at the bedside.<br />
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KNA <strong>Summit</strong> Sponsors<br />
at press time (8/11/<strong>2021</strong>)<br />
Bellarmine University Lansing School of Nursing<br />
BluMine Health<br />
Campbellsville University<br />
Kidz Club<br />
University of Louisville School of Nursing<br />
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<strong>2021</strong> SUMMIT:<br />
Proposed Bylaw Revisions<br />
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Draft July 30, <strong>2021</strong> - KNA Bylaws Committee / Approved August 2, <strong>2021</strong> - KNA Board of Directors<br />
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KNA PLEDGE AS A SERVANT LEADER IN THE KNA<br />
As a Servant Leader in the KNA:<br />
I pledge to do my best…<br />
To practice and represent the nursing profession with dignity and professionalism<br />
To advocate for, engage with and advance the standards of nursing<br />
To be a strong voice for Nursing throughout the Commonwealth of <strong>Kentucky</strong><br />
To commit my time, attend KNA meetings and events<br />
To place the interests of KNA above my own and those of family and friends<br />
To faithfully provide leadership and governance support to the KNA<br />
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<strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> Substantive<br />
Resolution Proposal WorkPlace Safety<br />
and Violence Prevention<br />
Author(s): Denise Alvey, Candice Gentry, Teresa Huber, Donna Meador,<br />
Judy Mitchell, Linda Robinson, Teresa Villaran<br />
Whereas: The <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> does not approve of, support, or tolerate workplace<br />
violence of any type, including but not limited to the following:<br />
1. Criminal Intent. Violence carried out in conjunction with a crime.<br />
2. Customer/client/patient. The most common health care environment-based assault is when the<br />
perpetrator is a member of the public with whom the nurse is interacting during the course of regular<br />
duties.<br />
3. Worker-on-worker. When the perpetrator and victim work together – though not necessarily in the<br />
same role or at the same level.<br />
a) Incivility: one or more rude, discourteous, or disrespectful action(s) that may or may not have<br />
negative intent.<br />
b) Bullying: repeated, unwanted, harmful actions intended to humiliate, offend, and cause distress in<br />
the recipient.<br />
4. Personal relationship. In these incidents, the victim has been targeted because of an existing exterior<br />
relationship with the perpetrator, with the violence taking place in the workplace.<br />
Whereas: Healthcare workers are five times more likely to experience workplace violence and four<br />
times more likely to be victimized than workers in the private industry.<br />
Whereas: Approximately, 85% of all workplace homicides fall into the criminal intent violence category.<br />
Whereas: Workplace disruptions occur among women, who make up 80% of the healthcare workforce,<br />
who experience domestic/ intimate partner violence, including on-the-job harassment, potentially<br />
leading to unemployment and/or death.<br />
Whereas: <strong>Nurses</strong> must collaborate with all communities with which they work to create a culture of<br />
trust, safety and respect.<br />
Resolved, That the <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> serves as a resource for nurses, other healthcare<br />
professionals and organizations regarding workplace safety, especially as it relates to public health,<br />
and the health of our Commonwealth and local communities.<br />
Resolved, That the <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> promotes the awareness of nurses with respect to<br />
workplace safety and violence and advances their welfare.<br />
Resolved, That the <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> adopts evidence-based strategies, that prevent and<br />
mitigate incivility, bullying, and workplace violence, thus promoting the health, safety, and wellness and<br />
optimal outcomes in health care.<br />
Resolved, That the <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> encourages nurses to create an ethical environment<br />
and culture of civility and kindness, treating colleagues, coworkers, employees, students, and patients/<br />
families with dignity and respect.<br />
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Resolved, That the <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> supports development and implementation of<br />
workplace safety training for healthcare and nursing education facilities across the Commonwealth of<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong>.<br />
Resolved, That the <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> supports federal and state policymakers in developing<br />
legislation that addresses violence against healthcare workers.<br />
Resolved, That the <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> urges policymakers to support legislation that<br />
expands or restructures work programs that will reduce the stress and burden of the healthcare<br />
workforce experiencing workplace violence that impacts mental and physical health, productivity, job<br />
loss, and/or unemployment.<br />
References<br />
American <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> (2015). Position Statement: Incivility, bullying and workplace violence. https://www.<br />
nursingworld.org/practice-policy/nursing-excellence/official-position-statements/id/incivility-bullying-andworkplace-violence/<br />
American <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> (2018). ANA responds to the Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert on physical and<br />
verbal violence against healthcare workers. https://www.nursingworld.org/news/news-releases/2018/anaresponds-to-the-joint-commission-sentinel-event-alert-on-physical-and-verbal-violence-against-health-careworkers/<br />
Code of Ethics PDF. ANA. (2015). https://www.nursingworld.org/coe-view-only<br />
Injury Prevention Research Center. (2001). A report to the nation. University of Iowa. Retrieved from https://www.<br />
dgs.pt/departamento-da-qualidade-na-saude/observatorio-da-violencia/estudoint2-pdf.aspx<br />
The Joint Commission (<strong>2021</strong>). Workplace Violence Prevention Resources. https://www.jointcommission.org/<br />
resources/patient-safety-topics/workplace-violence-prevention/<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> (2020). Bylaws. https://s3.amazonaws.com/nursing-network/production/<br />
files/100918/original/KNA_approved_Bylaws_October_2020.pdf?1614721778<br />
Showalter, Kathryn (2016). Women’s employment and domestic violence: A review of the literature<br />
United States Census Bureau (2020) retrieved on July 5, <strong>2021</strong> from https://www.census.gov/library/<br />
stories/2019/08/your-health-care-in-womens-hands.html<br />
United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (2016). Guidelines for<br />
preventing workplace violence for healthcare and social service workers. https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/<br />
files/publications/osha3148.pdf<br />
Vellani, K. H. (2019). 2019 Healthcare crime survey. https://iahssf.org/assets/2019-Healthcare-Crime-Survey-<br />
IAHSS-Foundation.pdf<br />
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<strong>2021</strong> SUMMIT:<br />
KNA <strong>2021</strong> Strategic Plan Update<br />
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KNA releases key FY Year 2020-<strong>2021</strong> Accomplishments<br />
Successes aligned with Strategic Plan<br />
As <strong>Kentucky</strong> and the nation continued to rally against COVID-19, KNA chapters, staff and volunteers<br />
swung into action to test and vaccinate residents of the Commonwealth. LouVax, the massive<br />
vaccination and testing site in Louisville, touted nationally by news outlets such as the New York Times<br />
and the Washington Post, was organized and staffed by KNA nurses and volunteers in collaboration<br />
with the Louisville Metro Health and Wellness Department. LouVax is one of countless examples of<br />
nurses taking leadership roles to fight COVID-19. KNA members statewide reached out to health<br />
departments, churches, fellow non-profit organizations and many other groups to set up pop-up<br />
clinics often in underserved areas.<br />
To celebrate and thank nurses, the KNA launched and implemented a comprehensive National <strong>Nurses</strong><br />
Month campaign to educate nurses and the public about issues such as nurse suicide prevention<br />
and the mental health issues nurses face in the war against COVID. With an eye toward improving<br />
the mental health of all nurses and saving lives, Governor Beshear declared May as “<strong>Kentucky</strong> Nurse<br />
Suicide Prevention Month.”<br />
In addition, <strong>Nurses</strong> Month included a statewide “Thank a Nurse – A Cinema of Gratitude” video series<br />
to thank nurses for their tireless commitment to patients, families and each other during one of the<br />
most devastating healthcare crises in our nation’s history.<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> progress toward goals (July 1, 2020– June 30, <strong>2021</strong>).<br />
GOAL: Build a sustainable, relevant professional nursing organization<br />
Strategic Focus: Membership<br />
1. Develop and implement a recruitment and retention program by Spring 2018, increase membership<br />
by 25% annually, and increase retention and decrease cancellations by 25% monthly – results:<br />
(FY 2020 – <strong>2021</strong>) increased membership by less than one percent 0.98 percent; retention remained<br />
constant at 75 – 77% year over year (YOY). The Fourth <strong>Annual</strong> Chapter Challenge brought in 124<br />
new members less than half of 2020 total; this mirrors challenges faced by state associations across<br />
the country and the fatigue/burnout nurses are reporting after some 18 months of fighting the COVID<br />
pandemic.<br />
2. Develop and implement other health related organization affiliate programs, including making LPNs<br />
an affiliate group by April 2018 – results:<br />
(FY 2020 – <strong>2021</strong>) recruited seven new affiliate organizations for a total of 14:<br />
• <strong>Association</strong> of periOperative Registered <strong>Nurses</strong><br />
• Eastern <strong>Kentucky</strong> University School of Nursing<br />
• Foundation for a Healthy <strong>Kentucky</strong><br />
• Galen College of Nursing<br />
• <strong>Kentucky</strong> Organization of Nurse Leaders<br />
• <strong>Kentucky</strong> Public Health <strong>Association</strong><br />
• KYANNA (Black <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> of Louisville KY, Inc.)<br />
• KyANA (<strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Association</strong> of Nurse Anesthetists)<br />
• University of <strong>Kentucky</strong> College of Nursing<br />
• University of <strong>Kentucky</strong> College of Social Work<br />
• University of Louisville School of Nursing<br />
• National Black <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> – Lexington Chapter<br />
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Strategic Focus: Practice Development, Education/Research/Leadership<br />
1. Improve technology to increase educational opportunities by January 2019 – results:<br />
(FY 2020 – <strong>2021</strong>) KNA employed the use of Zoom technology to provide 43 CE programs; 147.49<br />
contact hours with 1,778 attendees. The organization hosted its first ever virtual conference, November<br />
4 – 6. As the COVID pandemic hits the 18-month mark, the KNA continues to make good use of Zoom<br />
technology and hosted its first-ever virtual <strong>Nurses</strong> Day at the Capitol that garnered over 200 attendees<br />
and 12 legislator speakers in addition to countless committee, cabinet and chapter meetings. The<br />
KNA has expanded its social media platform to include an active You Tube channel, On Demand 24/7<br />
education platform, significant increase in Facebook Twitter and Instagram followers.<br />
2. Explore feasibility of ANCC approval process by January 2019 – results:<br />
(FY 2020 – <strong>2021</strong>) not accomplished.<br />
3. Develop and implement chapter orientation, leadership development and mentorship guidelines by<br />
February 2019 – results:<br />
(FY 2020 – <strong>2021</strong>) – Policy, Procedure and Resolution Committee finalized job descriptions for chapter<br />
officers and completed an overhaul of KNA forms. KNA Nightingale Chapter hosted, “A Better<br />
Understanding of KNA Roles and Resources” in August; Dolores White, DNP, RN, CNE, chapter liaison<br />
and chair of the River City Chapter, presented.<br />
4. Create guidelines to develop SIGS. Identify/designate Special Nurse Interest Practice Groups (SNIP)<br />
by June 2018 – results:<br />
(FY 2020 – <strong>2021</strong>) not accomplished.<br />
5. Improve KNA governance effectiveness at the state and chapter levels – results:<br />
(FY 2020 – <strong>2021</strong>) hosted KNA, KNF and KNAC December 2020 June <strong>2021</strong> Governance Retreats and<br />
KNF June Board Orientation<br />
Strategic Focus: Advocacy/Health Policy<br />
1. Retain a professional lobbyist for KNA annually – results:<br />
(FY 2020 – <strong>2021</strong>) Governmental Affairs Cabinet<br />
Led KNA advocacy efforts in conjunction with very supportive Lobbyist Sheila Schuster<br />
2. Increase the number of members educated on health policy and advocacy through KNA sponsors by<br />
20% annually – results:<br />
(FY 2020 – <strong>2021</strong>) More than 200 nurses and nursing students participated in KNA’s first-ever virtual<br />
<strong>Nurses</strong> Day at the Capitol. The KNA also hosted two CE programs, with nearly 100 nurses participating<br />
in two sessions hosted by <strong>Kentucky</strong> Secretary of State Michael Adams about the 2020 Election<br />
(10/6/2020) and Election Reform (6/15/<strong>2021</strong>). In addition, the KNA hosted five virtual Town Hall<br />
Meetings via its chapters - Pennyrile/Western, Northeastern, River City, Bluegrass and Chapter 6 in<br />
advance of the 2020 General Election.<br />
3. Develop and implement the annual KNA legislative agenda by January of each year – results:<br />
Legislative Priorities & Results (2020-<strong>2021</strong>)<br />
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Removal of CAPA-CS Requirement for APRNs Who Meet Criteria ensures that nurse practitioners can<br />
practice to the full extent of their education and training to increase access to underserved populations<br />
throughout <strong>Kentucky</strong>. Result: SB 78 with amendment considered; bill not passed.<br />
School Nurse in Every School, All Day, Every Day - This initiative ensures access to health providers<br />
for public school children throughout <strong>Kentucky</strong>. Studies suggest that schools with a school nurse have<br />
higher graduation rates and better overall outcomes. Result: Not a GA bill in the <strong>2021</strong> session; KNA<br />
School Nurse Task Force members are seeking Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)<br />
and Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to place nurses in schools for<br />
the next budgeted year.<br />
Increase Access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) – Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners are<br />
specifically trained to care for victims of sexual assault. Care by a SANE nurse result in better patient<br />
outcomes and higher conviction rates. Sexual assault nurse examiners have become the gold standard<br />
in care for victims of sexual assault, but <strong>Kentucky</strong> has a huge deficit which results in a delay in care.<br />
Result: Introduced, not assigned as a bill.<br />
Evacuation of Surgical Smoke – Surgical smoke contains hundreds of carcinogens that puts patients<br />
and medical providers at risk. The answer, that many states have already mandated, is very simple.<br />
Result: Gov. Beshear signed <strong>Kentucky</strong> SB 38 into law, requiring hospitals and outpatient centers to use<br />
a surgical smoke evacuation system during any procedure that generates smoke.<br />
Strategic Focus: Voice & Visibility<br />
1. Increase statewide brand visibility through print media outlets by at least 2 times a month beginning<br />
January 2018 – results:<br />
Results are rough estimates; no media monitoring service/company used for tracking.<br />
(FY 2020-<strong>2021</strong>) 134 earned media hits – more than triple last year’s total of 35, (this includes 90 “I<br />
Got the Shot” PSA placements).<br />
2. Increase visits to KNA through social media by 20% annually beginning January 2018 (measurement<br />
link through ANA)– results:<br />
(FY 2020 – <strong>2021</strong>):<br />
• 30.14% increase in number of website visitors<br />
• 8.2% increase from 2019 - 2020 (FB followers); 8.5% increase FB likes<br />
• 46.2% increase in Twitter traffic<br />
• 8.7% increase in Instagram views<br />
• 8.3% increase in LinkedIn visits<br />
During the last fiscal year, KNA launched its first-ever app, KNA365. To date, 724 users have used<br />
the app for the first 10 months. In addition, the KNA redesigned its website to employ a more userfriendly<br />
platform that has proven successful for other state nursing associations.<br />
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3. Increase nurses on Boards and Commissions by 15% annually beginning January 2019 (measurement<br />
data from ANA)– results:<br />
(FY 2020 – <strong>2021</strong>) – nurses on boards and commissions:<br />
NOBC Database Registrations:<br />
22,064 individuals registered<br />
10,107 counting boards<br />
14,244 nurses want to serve<br />
4,744 nurses interested in serving on an additional board<br />
KY NOBC Database Registrations: (04/12/<strong>2021</strong>)<br />
216 total board service<br />
91 nurses interested in serving on an additional board<br />
228 nurses want to serve<br />
142 counting board service<br />
151 goal – 94%!!!<br />
With 142 nurses on boards counted, KNAC reached 94% of its goal of 151 and committed to <strong>Nurses</strong><br />
on Boards and Commissions (NOBC) to continue efforts in this area.<br />
4. Develop/implement partnerships to include statewide healthcare leaders/organizations and increase<br />
by 10% annually– results: this focus was retired as the data are presented within another focus.<br />
Promote and expand Nightingale program by 50% beginning June 2018 – results:<br />
(FY 2020 – <strong>2021</strong>) – Due to COVID-19 restrictions and to ensure the safety of <strong>Kentucky</strong> nurses, the<br />
KNA continued its suspension of in-person Nightingale Tributes. Members of the KNF board and<br />
chapter leaders regularly reach out to bereaved families by sending cards/condolences; however,<br />
188 nurses were honored during Nightingale Tribute during the 2020 annual business meeting.<br />
5. Develop and implement volunteer program by June 2018– results:<br />
(FY 2020 – <strong>2021</strong>) – KNA’s volunteer efforts have increased dramatically with the onset and fight<br />
against COVID-19. To date, some 600 volunteers have vaccinated and tested residents at more<br />
than 93 mobile mission COVID-19 vaccination clinics and 52 testing sites in some of Louisville’s<br />
most underserved areas and in Frankfort for legislators. These volunteers administered more than<br />
3,600 COVID vaccine doses and nearly 2,700 COVID tests in the Louisville alone. In addition, KNA<br />
volunteers provided countless hours at LouVax, Louisville’s mass vaccination site. KNA leadership<br />
team members have also advised KNA chapters throughout the state regarding volunteering to<br />
administer COVID tests and vaccines in conjunction with their health departments.<br />
Last fiscal year, 638 volunteers; 2,725 hours for a dollar value of $77,117.<br />
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ANNUAL REPORTS<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong> Chapters<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> Foundation<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> Action Coalition<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Association</strong> of Nursing Students<br />
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5<br />
8<br />
11<br />
1<br />
4<br />
7<br />
SOUTHEASTERN<br />
9<br />
3<br />
2<br />
6<br />
10<br />
PENNYRILE<br />
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KNA Bluegrass Chapter<br />
Despite challenges brought about by COVID, the chapter hosted several CE programs via Zoom<br />
during the fiscal year and will continue to meet virtually through the end of this fiscal year. Chapter<br />
officers will look to fill vacant positions and move the Bluegrass election time to match the fiscal year.<br />
Members are reviewing chapter award criteria to consider more direct care nominees. The chapter is<br />
developing a Facebook page and continues to look for ways to recruit and retain members.<br />
The chapter will offer a series of CEUs centered on diversity this Fall and hosts its meetings, 6 -7 p.m.<br />
and CE programs, 7-8 p.m., (EST) on the third Tuesday of each month.<br />
Officers include:<br />
• Jitana Benton-Lee, DNP, MSN, MBA-HC, RN, NEA-BC, chair<br />
• Chair-Elect, vacant<br />
• Nancy Barnum, PhD, MSN, RN, immediate past chair<br />
• Ella Hunter, PhD, MHS, RN, second vice chair<br />
• Amanda Martin, DNP, RN, NE-BC, secretary<br />
• Dee Beckman, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC, treasurer<br />
KNA Green River Chapter<br />
The chapter hosted a CE Program, “Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on October 22; Angela<br />
Mehringer, MSN, RN, IBCLC, assistant professor of nursing, U of L School of Nursing, presented.<br />
Chapter members are planning to facilitate a CE event this Fall about PTSD in nurses related to COVID.<br />
To increase membership recruitment and retention, the chapter regularly presents at nurse residency<br />
classes at hospitals in their geographic area.<br />
Officers include:<br />
• Kim McGovern, MSN, RN-BC, chair<br />
• Amanda Howell, MSN, RN, chair-elect<br />
• Amy Higdon, DNP, RN, secretary<br />
• Amy Wimsatt, MSN, RN, treasurer<br />
• Marlena Buchanan, MSN, RN, CNS, membership/Nightingale Tribute<br />
KNA Heartland Chapter<br />
Officers include:<br />
• Gina Leigh, BSN, RN, chair<br />
• Sonia Miller, BSN, RN, immediate past chair<br />
• Mary Bauer, RN, secretary<br />
KNA Nightingale Chapter<br />
The chapter hosted meetings and CE programs, with one free contact hour, in August and October<br />
2020 and March and May <strong>2021</strong>:<br />
• “What We Learned about a Safe and Caring Workplace,” presented by Nightingale Chapter <strong>Summit</strong><br />
scholarship recipients, Denise Alvey, MSN, RN-BC; Teresa Bell, BSN, RN; Hannah James, BSN, RN;<br />
Gwyneth Pyle, BSN, RN and Jeanette Rogers, DNP, BSN, RN;<br />
• “A Better Understanding of KNA Roles & Resources,” presented by Dolores White, DNP, RN, CNE,<br />
KNA chapter liaison and River City chair;<br />
• “COVID-19 and School <strong>Nurses</strong>,” presented by Eva Stone, DNP, MSN, APRN, district health manager,<br />
JCPS and<br />
• “The KIDZ Club PPEC: A Medical Day Treatment Facility for Medically Fragile Children,” presented by<br />
Christina Arredondo, RN, SDON, TKC site director of nursing.<br />
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Chapter members facilitated a Nightingale Tribute in honor and memory of Maxine Johnson. Two<br />
baskets were donated to Ephraim McDowell Health for the <strong>Nurses</strong> Week <strong>2021</strong> silent auction; proceeds<br />
benefitted the Chaplain’s Fund.<br />
Members provided lunch for the Lincoln County Health Department and breakfast for the Anderson<br />
County Health Department during Public Health Week, April 5 – 11. Members also continue to volunteer<br />
at local departments with activity reported in local newspapers. The Nightingale Chapter thanks these<br />
members and additional volunteers for lending their time to fight the COVID pandemic:<br />
Anderson County<br />
Denise Alvey<br />
Christina Arredondo<br />
Debra Elgaouni<br />
Barbara Howard<br />
Patti Marraccini<br />
Garrard County<br />
Michael Tain<br />
Mercer County Medical Reserve Core<br />
Janice Bugg<br />
Johannah Cheek<br />
Mary Claire Cobetto<br />
Kim Ellis<br />
Melinda Harder<br />
Mary McCaffey<br />
Amanda Payton<br />
Christy Ransdell<br />
Susan Readnower<br />
Pat Walston<br />
Pat Warner<br />
Dana Warren<br />
Lincoln County<br />
Linda Holtsclaw<br />
Jamie Wadell<br />
Members distributed hand sanitizer to fellow members, students, health departments, local EMTs and a<br />
local farmer.<br />
To encourage students to join KNA as Student Subscribers, students who participated in a vaccination<br />
clinic at the Anderson County Health Department received “goodie bags” with information about<br />
KNA, how to become a subscriber and how to apply for a chapter scholarship. Members continue to<br />
keep nursing faculty members/program directors and students informed about chapter activities.<br />
During the Student Subscriber presentation on January 28, attendees received information about<br />
scholarships. Lisa Lockhart, MSN, MHA, RN, NE-BC, chapter vice-chair and KANS/Student Subscriber<br />
consultant, worked with nursing instructors to encourage students to download the KNA365 app and<br />
to become subscribers.<br />
Denise Alvey, chapter secretary, maintained contact with all members who were personally invited to<br />
participate in chapter activities. Those nearing renewal expiration dates were invited to continue their<br />
membership. Special recognitions included:<br />
• Gwyneth Pyle was named Member of the Month at the May <strong>2021</strong> meeting; the chapter donated to the<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> Foundation in her honor;<br />
• Taylor Chadwell, <strong>Kentucky</strong> State University nursing student and Danville resident, received the<br />
Nightingale Chapter Student Scholarship;<br />
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• The chapter nominated Denise Alvey for the 2020 KNA Nurse of the Year Award and<br />
• Jeanette Rogers received a doctor of nursing practice from Capella University.<br />
The Executive Committee met in June to plan for the <strong>2021</strong>-2022 fiscal year programs and activities.<br />
(Left): Taylor Chadwell, Christina Arredondo, RN, SDON, and<br />
Samantha Megilligan, RN, at the May Nightingale Chapter meeting<br />
Gwyneth Pyle, BSN, RN, chapter treasurer, proudly displays a<br />
“Thank You <strong>Nurses</strong>” sign in her yard to recognize her frontline<br />
colleagues who are still fighting against COVID-19.<br />
Officers include:<br />
• Pat Calico, PhD, RN, chair<br />
• Lisa Lockhart, MSN, MHA, RN, NE-BC, vice-chair<br />
• Denise Alvey, MSN, RN-BC, secretary<br />
• Gwyneth Pyle, BSN, RN, treasurer<br />
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KNA Northeastern Chapter<br />
In honor of <strong>Nurses</strong> Month and to increase retention and recruitment efforts, the Northeastern Chapter<br />
gave away five $10 Starbucks gift cards to members at random and created and sent out post cards to<br />
show appreciation for nurses. To raise money for community outreach, chapter members designed and<br />
sold KNA/nursing t-shirts.<br />
In addition, the chapter facilitated $25 Amazon gift card raffles at its meetings and created a Nursing<br />
Excellence Scholarship that was awarded in August.<br />
In an effort increase chapter visibility and membership, the KNA<br />
Northeastern Chapter donated $500 to Lakeside Christian Academy,<br />
in Morehead, for the purchase of an AED. (Left) Northeastern Chapter<br />
Vice Chair Lisa Wallace DNP, MSN, RNC-OB, NE-BC; Shelia Mays,<br />
assistant administrator of Lakeside Christian Academy and Tonya<br />
Kennedy, MSN, RN, Northeastern Chapter treasurer.<br />
Officers include:<br />
• Tabbetha Carver, MSN AGACP-BC, chair<br />
• Lisa Wallace, DNP, MSN, RNC-OB, NE-BC, vice chair<br />
• Levita Larson, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, secretary<br />
• Tonya Kennedy, MSN, RN, treasurer<br />
KNA Northern Chapter<br />
Officers include:<br />
• Teresa Williams, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC, chair<br />
• Callie Gollihue, MSN, RN-BC, secretary<br />
• Paula Teleky, MSN, BSN, RNC-LRN, CHSE, treasurer<br />
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KNA Pennyrile Chapter<br />
The Pennyrile Chapter’s community outreach activities this fiscal year included distributing hand<br />
sanitizer, 2,000 masks and mental health talking points to students at Madisonville and Hopkinsville<br />
Community Colleges. This initiative started in the Fall of 2020 and continued through Spring <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
In addition, members reached out to all health departments in its six-county geographic reach to ask<br />
about needs in those areas. The overwhelming response indicated that food insecurity was the biggest<br />
challenge departments identified. Based on that, the chapter donated money won from the chapter,<br />
money from the voter challenge and a portion of its chapter start-up funds in the sum of $250 to each<br />
of the two Salvation Army locations in the area.<br />
Several members volunteered their time to administer COVID vaccines at the Hopkins County Health<br />
Department. To show support for KNA legislative priorities, members participated in the organization’s<br />
first-ever virtual <strong>Nurses</strong> Day at the Capitol and hosted several break-out sessions.<br />
Members recently formed scholarship and fundraising subcommittees to establish a sustainable<br />
nursing student scholarship like the one offered by the <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> Foundation. Immediate plans<br />
for the scholarship committee, chaired by Linda Thomas, PhD, MSN, RN, include providing two $500<br />
scholarships awarded annually to Madisonville and Hopkinsville nursing students as well as those<br />
throughout the region. Contact lindajthomas1946@gmail.com for information.<br />
Pennyrile Chapter Chair Marshall Woodall, DNP, MBA, RN, offers this advice for membership growth<br />
and recruitment, “Spread enthusiasm about KNA – literally spreading the word and encouraging nurses<br />
to join to have a collective voice. Also, tell them about leadership opportunities to serve nurses and our<br />
community making a difference and impacting lives.”<br />
She adds, “We had 15 members present at our last meeting; I try to give everyone a chance to share by<br />
informing the entire chapter about KNA committee work and encourage members to get involved on a<br />
KNA committee. We also ask that members invite at least one person to each meeting.”<br />
Awards and recognition include:<br />
• Winning the KNA365 Chapter Challenge, KNA Membership Profile Challenge and KNA Voter<br />
Challenge (in a tie with the Western Chapter);<br />
• Linda Thomas’ appointment to the Baptist Health System’s Board of Directors and its Safety, Quality<br />
and Patient Experience Committee as well as the Audit and Enterprise Risk Committee and<br />
• Drs. Greshin Markwell and Tracy Littlehale receiving doctors of nursing practice from Eastern<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> University.<br />
Officers include:<br />
• Marsha Woodall, DNP, MBA, RN, chair<br />
• Shannon Allen, MSN, RN, CHSE, CNE, vice chair<br />
• Loretta Elder, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN, secretary<br />
• Karen Perry, RN, membership committee chair<br />
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KNA REACH Chapter<br />
During the 2020-<strong>2021</strong> fiscal year, the REACH Chapter hosted its meetings via Zoom with great<br />
attendance. Offerings included:<br />
• “Leg Pain in the Workplace,” September 15; James Isenberg, APRN, FNP-BC, presented;<br />
• “Cultivating Self-Care and Managing Stress,” November 17; Susan A. Polk, E-RYT 500, RPYT, C-IAYT,<br />
presented;<br />
• “COVID-19 Vaccine Briefing: Empowering <strong>Nurses</strong>,” February 17; Ruth Carrico, PhD DNP APRN FNP-C<br />
FSHEA CIC and Dawn Balcom, DPN, APRN, FNP-C, presented and<br />
• “You’ve joined a health-related board – Now What,” Matthew Hunt, EdD, district director, Barren<br />
County Health Department, presented.<br />
Officers include:<br />
• Myria Harris, DNP, RN, CNE, chair<br />
• Kim Riddle, PhD(c), MSN, RN, SANE, CEN, EMT-B, vice-chair<br />
• Dawn Garrett-Wright, PhD, CNE, APRNPMHNP, secretary<br />
• Anne Afton, RN, treasurer<br />
• Miranda Peterson, DNP, MSN, BSN, membership<br />
KNA River City Chapter<br />
River City Chapter members continue to provide invaluable volunteer help at COVID-19 testing and<br />
vaccination clinics through the KNA Office and the Louisville Metro Health & Wellness Department. At<br />
press time, these dedicated nurses and nursing students have provided more than 2,700 COVID tests<br />
and 3,600 COVID vaccines at LouVax and 92 mobile clinics in Louisville’s most underserved areas.<br />
In addition, chapter members volunteer at other community health fairs and clinics to provide blood<br />
pressure, heart rate, lipid screening and education. In August 2020, the chapter hosted a continuing<br />
education opportunity about resiliency. The chapter hosted a Town Hall meeting on September 17<br />
about election information and a virtual painting party in the Fall of 2020.<br />
The River City Chapter hosted continuing education opportunities with proceeds donated to local nonprofit<br />
organizations:<br />
• “Blessings in a Backpack: Who will Feed the Kids this Weekend?” January 25; $600 registration<br />
proceeds benefitted Louisville Chapter, Blessings in a Backpack; Jenny Alvey, board member,<br />
Blessings in a Backpack, presented and<br />
• “One of These People is Not Like the Other,” June 21; $405 registration fees benefitted the <strong>Kentucky</strong><br />
<strong>Nurses</strong> Foundation; Matt LaRocco, BS, manager of harm reduction, Norton Hospital, presented.<br />
Chapter members are planning additional community continuing education opportunities with The<br />
Center for Women and Children, Water with Blessings, The Healing Place for Women and The Office of<br />
Globalization with all proceeds being donated to these organizations.<br />
Dolores White, DNP, RN, CNE, chapter chair, produced a video recording that she distributed to all<br />
members via Facebook and email about the importance of sharing information about best practices<br />
for COVID prevention during the holiday season. KNA web visitors watched the video 249 times the<br />
segment was viewed more than 500 times on Facebook.<br />
To celebrate National <strong>Nurses</strong> Certification Day, chapter members completed a survey to indicate their<br />
certification and 10 prizes were awarded to honor their dedication to excellence. To celebrate National<br />
<strong>Nurses</strong> Month, chapter members randomly selected four River City Chapter members each Friday to<br />
receive a prize. In addition, members were awarded four prizes at its May meeting.<br />
The chapter developed bylaws that were approved by the KNA Board of Directors.<br />
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To increase Student Subscriber membership, the chapter developed a Student Liaison Team to<br />
communicate with schools of nursing to encourage student attendance at meetings and participation<br />
in chapter activities. Members have contacted deans and program directors at all college and<br />
university schools of nursing within the chapter area to encourage subscriber membership.<br />
At each chapter meeting, members who bring a non-KNA member nurse are entered in a drawing<br />
to win a prize or gift card. For the first time the chapter will offer <strong>2021</strong> KNA <strong>Summit</strong> scholarships for<br />
nurses and students to participate in the event. The chapter is planning an NCLEX Trivia Night for later<br />
this year.<br />
The chapter offered its first scholarships in the Spring of <strong>2021</strong>. Shannon Tew, BSN, received $500<br />
and is pursuing a master of science and doctorate at Triune University. The chapter awarded Sawyer<br />
Bevin, an undergraduate nursing student at Bellarmine University’s Lansing School of Nursing, a $250<br />
scholarship.<br />
Julie Wolford, DNP, RN (left), one of the River City National Certification Day winners showed off<br />
her prize; Brittany Pollock, RN, provided blood pressure screenings at a health fair and Shannon<br />
Tew, BSN, graduate scholarship recipient, proudly displayed her designation.<br />
Officers include:<br />
• Dolores White, DNP, RN, CNE, chair<br />
• Audria Denker, DNP, RN, immediate past chair<br />
• Brittney Welch, DNP, RN, vice chair<br />
• Katie Bradshaw, MSN, RN, CNE, secretary<br />
• Joann Mattingly, MSN, MBA, NE-BC, treasurer<br />
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School <strong>Nurses</strong> in Every <strong>Kentucky</strong> School SNIP(G)<br />
The work of the School Nurse Taskforce is ongoing with meetings the first and third Mondays of each<br />
month. With the onset of COVID-19 and the consequent disbursement of federal monies (ESSERs),<br />
monies are available for each <strong>Kentucky</strong> public school to place a school nurse in every school, every<br />
day, all day; however, this funding ends in September 2024. Other major focus areas include:<br />
• studying national standards for school nurse curricula;<br />
• establishing a certification process for school nurses;<br />
• developing a statewide documentation system to consistently enter child health encounters (to<br />
measure school nurse outcomes) and<br />
• funding nurse researchers to monitor student outcomes that verify the value of school nurses.<br />
The group recognizes the importance of the whole child, the inclusion of mental, physical, and spiritual<br />
health, as well as the role of the school nurse to achieve positive outcomes for all children in the school<br />
environment.<br />
Officers include:<br />
• Kathy Hager, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CDE, co-chair<br />
• Patricia Burkhart, PhD, FAAN, RN, co-chair<br />
KNA Western Chapter<br />
Officers include:<br />
• Betty Kuiper, PhD, RN, chair<br />
• Michael Gordon, MSN, APRN, RN, immediate past chair<br />
• Dana Todd, PhD, RN, secretary<br />
• Katy Garth, PhD, RN, treasurer<br />
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KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF NURSING STUDENTS/<br />
KNA STUDENT SUBSCRIBERS<br />
KANS/KNA Student Subscriber Consultant Lisa Lockhart, MSN, MHA, BSN, NE-BC, facilitated bi-monthly<br />
presentations for nursing students that included KNA overview, information regarding chapter leadership<br />
and contact information, benefits, scholarships and grant opportunities. Additional student recruitment and<br />
retention efforts included:<br />
• Engagement with the KNA Membership Recruitment & Retention Committee and the Chapter<br />
Leadership Committee to increase outreach to statewide student population and<br />
• Work with academic leaders at various nursing programs across the state to promote Student<br />
Subscriber membership.<br />
As a result of these efforts, many schools are now making membership as a KNA Student Subscriber a<br />
requirement.<br />
KANS officers include:<br />
<strong>Nurses</strong> –<br />
Pat Walston, WHNP-C, KANS State Appointed Consultant<br />
KLN Elected State KANS Consultant<br />
Lisa Lockhart, MSN, MHA, BSN, NE-BC, Consultant<br />
KANS/KNA Student Subscriber<br />
Nursing Students –<br />
President - Logan Brown, Campbellsville University Harrodsburg Regional Center<br />
First Vice President - Bryttia Parker, Campbellsville University Harrodsburg Regional Center<br />
Second Vice President - Hannah Burnett, Campbellsville University Harrodsburg Regional Center<br />
Secretary - Hannah Kearney, Campbellsville University Harrodsburg Regional Center<br />
Treasurer - Haven Hester, Campbellsville University Harrodsburg Regional Center<br />
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Board of Directors<br />
2020-<strong>2021</strong><br />
Delanor Manson, MA, BSN, RN, Chief Executive Officer, staff<br />
Donna Meador, MSN, RN, CENP, CPHQ, President, KNA, ex-officio<br />
Janie Heath, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, FNAP, FAANP, President<br />
Julie Marfell, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, Vice President<br />
Carlos Marin, BA, Director at Large<br />
Deeanna McCallie, DNP, RN, Director-At-Large<br />
Marsha Woodall, DNP, MBA, RN, Director-At-Large<br />
Judy Ponder, DNP, RN-BC, CGB, Director-At-Large<br />
Eva Stone, DNP, APRN, Member-at-Large<br />
Kimberly Nealis-Williams, MSN, RN, Member-at-Large<br />
KNAC External Advisory Board Members<br />
Carlos Marin, BA, chair, KNAC<br />
Area Health Education Center – University of <strong>Kentucky</strong><br />
Board Members (Above)<br />
Emily Beauregard<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> Voices for Health<br />
David Bolt<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> Primary Care <strong>Association</strong><br />
Mark Carter<br />
Cabinet for Health & Human Services<br />
Seth Curtis<br />
UK Healthcare<br />
Tina McCormick<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> Office of Rural Health<br />
Mike Muscarella<br />
Baptist Health Paducah<br />
Kevin Pearce<br />
UK Healthcare<br />
Lois Post<br />
St. Elizabeth Healthcare<br />
Melissa Stone<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> Office for Rural Health<br />
Lovoria Williams<br />
UK College of Nursing<br />
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• KNAC Structure Status: KNAC general membership voted on April 21 to approve bylaws changes<br />
and articles for next steps in seeking 501 (c) 4 status. KNAC is working closely with KNA CEO<br />
Delanor Manson and Tad Myer, KNA attorney, regarding the 501 (c) 4 application to include<br />
name change from the Secretary of State. This action is anticipated to be finalized mid-fall <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
KNAC’s October/November election will include openings for four new board members including<br />
one non-nurse. Carlos Marin, Kimberly Nealis-Williams, Deeanna McCallie and Judy Ponder terms<br />
of office are complete. Eva Stone and Marsha Woodhall will serve as financial liaisons to KNA<br />
finance committee.<br />
• Financial Statement: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) developed to support KNF. KNAC<br />
balance of $6,130 was transferred to KNF after business transaction fees paid and account closed<br />
out. <strong>Annual</strong> dues from KNAC members will be contributed to the KNF as stipulated in the MOU.<br />
• Membership Status for KNAC and NOBC: Reconciliation of membership was completed with<br />
94 KNAC members confirmed; 83 confirmed as KNA members. The remaining were declared<br />
as organizational or individual members with dues paid to KNF as appropriate ($300 a year for<br />
organization; $100 a year for individuals). <strong>Nurses</strong> on Boards Coalition (NOBC) –With 142 nurses<br />
on boards counted, KNAC reached 94% of its goal of 151 and committed to NOBC to continue<br />
efforts in this area.<br />
• Council Workgroups: Selected outcomes - Julie Marfell and Janie Heath received a Robert<br />
Woods Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Nursing Innovation Grant to address farmer suicide. Janie<br />
provided leadership for KNA and KYNDD Resolutions for Integrating Wellness and Suicide<br />
Prevention in Schools of Nursing. Julie Marfell and Lee Anne Walmsley provided QPR training in<br />
May, the month Gov. Beshear declared as “Nurse Suicide Prevention Month.” Judy Ponder and<br />
DeeDee McCallie continue NOBC efforts to register <strong>Kentucky</strong> nurses serving on “non-nursing<br />
boards.”<br />
• NTL Affiliation: Future of Nursing Campaign for Action (1) NTL/Statewide Survey conducted<br />
continues to show significant gains with workforce meeting/exceeding NTL goals - (top =<br />
promoting nursing leadership; increasing diversity; collecting workforce data; advancing<br />
population health and strengthening health policy) and (2) National recognition by ANA/AAN for<br />
nurse suicide prevention re: opinion editorial news articles, presentations and publications.<br />
• External Advisory Board: The board met via Zoom on October 22 and April 13.<br />
• KNAC General Membership Meetings: KNAC met on October 24 and April 21 (after KNDD)<br />
included Lori Benson, CEO of NOBC presentation.<br />
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2020-<strong>2021</strong> Board of Trustees<br />
Donna Meador, MSN, RN, CENP, CPHQ, Ex-Officio (2020 – 2022)<br />
Delanor Manson, MA, BSN, RN, KNA Chief Executive Officer, Staff<br />
Ida Slusher, PhD, CNE, RN, Chair, (<strong>2021</strong> – 2023)<br />
Linda Thomas, PhD, MSN, RN, Vice Chair, (<strong>2021</strong> – 2024)<br />
Debra Rayman, MA, BSN, RN, Secretary, (<strong>2021</strong> – 2023)<br />
Liz Sturgeon, PhD, RN, Treasurer (2020 – 2024)<br />
Kathy Hager, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CDE, Trustee, (2020 – 2024)<br />
John Blumenstock, BSN, MHA, CHC, Trustee (<strong>2021</strong> – 2025)<br />
Beverly Williams-Coleman, DNP, APRN, Trustee, (<strong>2021</strong> – 2025)<br />
Robert Fleming, PhD, Trustee, (<strong>2021</strong> – 2025)<br />
Bill Hayden, BSN, RN, Trustee, (<strong>2021</strong> – 2025)<br />
Angela Brandford Stevenson, PHR, Trustee, (<strong>2021</strong> – 2025)<br />
Loretta Elder, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN, Trustee, (<strong>2021</strong> – 2025)<br />
Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, Trustee, (2020 – 2022)<br />
Janie Heath, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, Trustee, (<strong>2021</strong> – 2025)<br />
Since its inception in 2017, the KNF “Honor a Nurse – Remember a Nurse” campaign has brought in more<br />
than more than $11,000. This campaign affords donors a great way to highlight those special nurses in<br />
their lives. Our COVID-19 <strong>Nurses</strong> Support Fund brought in more than $20,300 to help nurses and nursing<br />
students with, face shields, hand sanitizer, signs and an apricot ribbon campaign.<br />
We are happy to report that we just kicked off our <strong>2021</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> Foundation <strong>Virtual</strong> Raffle. From<br />
chances on exclusive packages to a “Split-the-Pot” drawing, there’s something for everyone. Proceeds<br />
benefit nursing education, scholarships and research across the state. To learn more visit page 62. Thanks<br />
to charitable contributions, KNF and KNA are providing the type of support <strong>Kentucky</strong> nurses and students<br />
have come to depend upon. Most recently, activities have centered on research surrounding diversity, equity<br />
and inclusion, nurse suicide prevention and infection control.<br />
KNF has temporarily discontinued in-person Nightingale Tributes due to the COVID-19 outbreak; however,<br />
members continue to reach out to bereaved families of legacy nurses to offer condolences.<br />
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Take a Chance on a <strong>Kentucky</strong> Nurse!<br />
Support the <strong>2021</strong> KNA-KNF Online Raffle<br />
The proceeds of this online virtual event will support nursing<br />
education, scholarships and research.<br />
This is your chance to purchase raffle tickets on the<br />
“Golden Ticket Packages” where only<br />
200 tickets will be sold.<br />
You can also purchase a “Split-the-Pot” ticket (unlimited<br />
sales) where you and KNA split the total sales. These<br />
items and new Raffle Packages will open<br />
Monday, October 25. Raffle closes<br />
Monday, November 15<br />
at 6pm EST. Winners will be chosen in a live Facebook<br />
event on Tuesday, November 16, <strong>2021</strong> at 6 pm EST.<br />
Golden Ticket Packages Include:<br />
- Dine Around Package of $250 of gift cards<br />
- Bourbon Bonanza Basket worth over $250<br />
- $250 KY State Parks Gift Card<br />
- $250 Amazon Gift Card<br />
- $250 Visa Gift Card<br />
PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!<br />
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<strong>2021</strong> SUMMIT<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> Board of Nursing<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> Report FY <strong>2021</strong><br />
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<strong>Kentucky</strong> Board of Nursing<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> Report FY <strong>2021</strong><br />
The <strong>Kentucky</strong> Board of Nursing protects the<br />
public by development and enforcement of<br />
state laws governing the safe practice of nurses,<br />
dialysis technicians, and licensed certified<br />
professional midwives.<br />
The KBN report is available on the KNA website at kentucky-nurses.org or in the<br />
electronic version of this yearbook..<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> Board of Nursing Timeline and Procedure for Nominations<br />
KNA members are invited to apply for <strong>Kentucky</strong> Board of Nursing (KBN) positions. Those interested must<br />
submit a KNA Application for Board of Nursing Positions and the Governor’s application for state boards and<br />
commissions and a CV/resume to the KNA by Wednesday, December 1 at admin@kentucky-nurses.org for a<br />
2022 position. Upon receipt of applications, the KNA Board of Directors recommends those for consideration for<br />
appointment by the Governor to the KBN. See timeline below:<br />
Wednesday, December 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Deadline to submit applications and CVs/to the KNA<br />
Tuesday, March 1, 2022<br />
KNA Board of Directors submits applications to Governor’s Office<br />
Thursday, June 30, 2022<br />
Governor Beshear makes selection<br />
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Table of Contents<br />
President and Executive Director’s Message ........................................................66<br />
Board Members .................................................................................67<br />
Mission Statement, Core Values and Vision, Goals ...................................................69<br />
Highlights of Board Councils and Committees ...................................................... 71<br />
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Council .............................................. 71<br />
Certified Professional Midwives Advisory Council ..........................................73<br />
Consumer Protection Committee .........................................................74<br />
Credentials Review Panel ................................................................75<br />
Dialysis Technician Advisory Council ......................................................76<br />
Education Committee ...................................................................77<br />
Governance Committee .................................................................80<br />
Practice Committee ..................................................................... 81<br />
Fiscally Responsible Use of Funds .................................................................82<br />
Protecting the Public Through Education ..........................................................83<br />
Number of Board Approved Prelicensure Programs of Nursing ..............................83<br />
Program of Nursing Admission Data ......................................................84<br />
Program of Nursing Graduation Data .....................................................85<br />
Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Data .....................................................86<br />
Approved Nursing Programs .............................................................87<br />
Continuing Education ............................................................................ 91<br />
Summary of Approved Continuing Education Providers .....................................92<br />
Continuing Education Audit .............................................................92<br />
Nursing Practice: Advisory Opinion Statements .....................................................93<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> Administrative Regulations ..............................................................94<br />
Amended KBN regulations for FY <strong>2021</strong> ....................................................94<br />
Emergency regulation revisions ongoing as of 6/30<strong>2021</strong> per SB 150 (2020RS) ................96<br />
Emergency regulation revisions per SB 150 (2020RS) that are no longer 38 effective ..........96<br />
Protecting the Public Through Investigation and Enforcement ........................................97<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> Alternative Recovery Effort (KARE) for <strong>Nurses</strong> Program ...................................100<br />
Protecting the Public Through Licensure and Credentialing ..........................................101<br />
Communications ...............................................................................108<br />
Communications: Credentials Branch ....................................................108<br />
Communications: Professional Support Branch ...........................................109<br />
Presentations ..........................................................................111<br />
Social Media Initiative ...................................................................111<br />
KBN Connection ........................................................................112<br />
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President and Executive Director’s Message<br />
Fiscal year <strong>2021</strong> continued to bear the impact of COVID-19 on<br />
regulations pertaining to nurses, dialysis technicians (DTs), and licensed<br />
certified professional midwives (LCPMs). In March 2020, the <strong>Kentucky</strong><br />
Board of Nursing (KBN) responded to the changing regulatory climate<br />
by implementing emergency measures to ensure continuity of patient<br />
care.<br />
Pursuant to the authority in KRS 214.020, KRS 39A.356, and<br />
Executive Order 2020-215, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services<br />
authorized the <strong>Kentucky</strong> Board of Nursing to accept and review<br />
licenses for volunteer health care practitioners to confirm that they<br />
are licensed and in good standing to perform health services during the state of emergency. The order<br />
rescinding the Out-of-State Registry was effective on July 23, <strong>2021</strong> and the KBN ceased placing applicants<br />
on the registry on June 17 pursuant to the Cabinet’s directive. The following were placed on the Out-of-<br />
State Registry: 1639 APRNs; 606 RNs; 141 LPNs; and 20 DTs.<br />
In addition to the Out-of-State Registry, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services created the Personal<br />
Care Attendant Program and directed the KBN to place qualified applicants on the Personal Care Attendant<br />
Registry. As of June 30, there were 310 Personal Care Attendants on the registry, although this number<br />
has rapidly grown with the enactment of HB 276, which allows a pathway for Personal Care Attendants to<br />
transition to an SRNA certification.<br />
Of the COVID-19 related measures implemented, the following remain in effect: suspension of collaborative<br />
agreement requirements [201 KAR 20:057§7, KRS 314,042(8, 10)]; suspension of one year waiting period<br />
during which newly licensed APRNs were previously required to refrain from prescribing controlled<br />
substances [201 KAR 20:057§7, KRS 314,042(8, 10)]; suspension of the concentrated seven consecutive<br />
week requirement for completion of the 120 hour integrated practicum (201 KAR 20:320); and suspension<br />
of the fifty percent simulation cap allowing practicum to be up to 100% simulation (201 KAR 20:320).<br />
In December of 2020, <strong>Kentucky</strong> began using IdentoGO® to provide state and federal criminal background<br />
checks. The transition to IdentoGO® provided greater opportunities for access to fingerprint driven criminal<br />
background checks and eliminated many of the barriers that previously existed. As a result, all emergency<br />
modifications related to fingerprint-driven criminal background checks were rescinded on March 5, <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Further, CE requirements for reinstatement applicants resumed their effectiveness on the same date.<br />
During this fiscal year, the KBN licensed the first Certified Professional Midwife pursuant to KRS 314.400-<br />
.416 and 201 KAR 20:600-.690. Regulating certified professional midwives ensures educational and training<br />
standards, as well as enhancing patient safety.<br />
While much of the Board of Nursing’s focus centered on ensuring that measures were implemented to allow<br />
continuity in workforce and to reduce barriers to practice, the KBN stayed true to its mission of protecting<br />
the public. In addition to the COVID-19 related measures, the KBN continued to license or credential nurses,<br />
dialysis technicians, and licensed certified professional midwives; regulate educational programs; provide<br />
practice related information; investigate licensees and credential holders who were accused of violating KRS<br />
314 and 201 KAR 20; monitor licensees and credential holders who have entered disciplinary monitoring;<br />
and work with participants in the <strong>Kentucky</strong> Alternative Recovery Effort (KARE) for <strong>Nurses</strong> Program.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Jessica Wilson, PhD,<br />
APRN, ANP-C President<br />
Kelly Jenkins, MSN, RN,<br />
NE-BC Executive Director<br />
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Board Members<br />
*JESSICA WILSON, APRN<br />
President<br />
Nicholasville<br />
2018-2022<br />
*MICHELE DICKENS, RN<br />
Vice-President<br />
Campbellsville<br />
2017-<strong>2021</strong><br />
ASHLEY ADKINS,<br />
Citizen-at- Large<br />
Morehead<br />
<strong>2021</strong>-2023<br />
*JANA BAILEY, APRN<br />
Taylorsville<br />
2020-2024<br />
*AUDRIA DENKER, RN<br />
Louisville<br />
2018-2022<br />
JACOB HIGGINS, RN<br />
Maysville<br />
2020-2024<br />
*KRISTI HILBERT, RN<br />
Bellevue<br />
2018-<strong>2021</strong><br />
*JIMMY ISENBERG, RN<br />
Glasgow<br />
2018-2022<br />
SUSAN LAWSON, LPN<br />
Kevil<br />
2019-2023<br />
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*ERICA LEMBERGER, RN<br />
Louisville<br />
2020-2024<br />
*ADAM OGLE, RN<br />
Paducah<br />
2019-2022<br />
DANA STEFFEY, LPN<br />
Versailles<br />
2020-2024<br />
CARL VINSON, LPN<br />
Paducah<br />
2019-2022<br />
*MANDI WALKER, RN<br />
Louisville<br />
2019-2022<br />
*ROBYN WILCHER, RN<br />
Versailles<br />
2017-<strong>2021</strong><br />
VACANT, Citizen-at-Large<br />
Current<br />
DAVID DICKERSON,<br />
Citizen-at- Large<br />
Glasgow<br />
2019-<strong>2021</strong><br />
Resigned February <strong>2021</strong><br />
CHRISTINA PERKINS,<br />
Citzen-at- Large<br />
Owenton<br />
2017-<strong>2021</strong><br />
Resigned May <strong>2021</strong><br />
2020-<strong>2021</strong> Board Meeting Dates<br />
August 20, 2020 February 18, <strong>2021</strong><br />
October 15, 2020 April 16, <strong>2021</strong><br />
December 17, 2020 June 17, <strong>2021</strong><br />
*Upon receipt of applications from KNA members, the KNA Board of Directors recommends those for<br />
consideration for appointment by the Governor to the KBN. See page 51 for application information.<br />
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Mission Statement<br />
The <strong>Kentucky</strong> Board of Nursing protects the public by development and enforcement of state laws<br />
governing the safe practice of nurses, dialysis technicians, and licensed certified professional midwives.<br />
Core Values and Vision<br />
Core Values<br />
In order to protect the public, we are<br />
committed to:<br />
Excellence – Excellence and quality by<br />
delivering consistent, effective, and<br />
efficient services<br />
Integrity – Honesty, fairness, and<br />
objectivity in the development and<br />
enforcement of laws and regulations<br />
Responsiveness –Taking initiative,<br />
communicating openly, and<br />
demonstrating care and concern in all<br />
endeavors<br />
Collaboration – Working in a cooperative<br />
spirit while maintaining respect for all<br />
individuals<br />
We aspire to:<br />
Vision<br />
Deliver benchmark quality services in<br />
healthcare regulation<br />
Meet the challenges of a dynamic and<br />
ever-changing healthcare environment<br />
Have an organizational environment<br />
that fosters creativity, innovation, and<br />
outstanding leadership<br />
Have a committed and appropriately<br />
compensated board/staff who have<br />
exceptional knowledge and skills<br />
Achieve integration of regulatory efforts<br />
affecting the health of the public<br />
Have effective and efficient board<br />
functions<br />
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Goals<br />
Goal I: Sound, defensible regulatory practice that protects the public<br />
• Increase public awareness and understanding of the role and purpose of the KBN<br />
• Continue enhancements for the disciplinary action and compliance monitoring processes<br />
• Continue to evaluate pre-licensure nursing education program requirements<br />
• Continue to evaluate issues related to the legal scope of licensed practical, registered and advanced<br />
registered nursing practice<br />
Goal II: Efficient delivery of services that meets the needs of consumers and regulated entities in a fiscally<br />
responsible manner<br />
• Continue technological enhancements for licensure and credentialing processes<br />
• Use available technology to evaluate agency services<br />
• Ensure responsible fiscal management in order to fulfill agency mission<br />
Goal III: Optimal use of technology that support agency services<br />
• Improve utilization of technology to support Board activities and services<br />
Goal IV: Support an organizational culture consistent with Board mission, vision and values<br />
• Optimize ongoing orientation and development of Board members and staff to their role and the<br />
agency mission, structure and services<br />
• Ensure compliance with state government requirements for KBN organizational structure<br />
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Highlights of Board Councils and Committees<br />
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Council<br />
Committee Membership:<br />
Mandi Walker, RN – Chair<br />
Jessica Wilson, APRN<br />
Jana Bailey, APRN<br />
Chris Harlow, PharmD, BCGP - KBP<br />
Donna Fiaschetti, APRN, CRNA – KyANA<br />
Elizabeth Archer-Nanda, APRN, Adult PMHCNS – KNA<br />
Lucinda Crager, APRN, FNP – KNA<br />
Misty Ellis, APRN, ACPNP, PCPNP – KNA<br />
Kendra Faucett, DNP, APRN, CNM – KANPNM<br />
Carol Darwin, APRN, AGNP-C – KANPNM<br />
Mary Nan S. Mallory, MD, MBA, KBML<br />
KBN Staff: Myra Goldman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C<br />
Meeting Dates:<br />
November 2, 2020<br />
December 1, 2020<br />
February 19, <strong>2021</strong><br />
May 21, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Purpose<br />
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Council, in keeping with the mission of the <strong>Kentucky</strong><br />
Board of Nursing, shall recommend standards of advanced practice registered nursing to the<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> Board of Nursing, which protects the well-being of the public and ensures the safe practice of<br />
nursing. The Council shall recommend standards regarding the performance of acts requiring additional<br />
education. This includes the performance of acts relative to nurse anesthesia, nurse midwifery, nurse<br />
practitioner, and clinical nurse specialist practice.<br />
Functions<br />
1. Submits recommendations to the Board as needed.<br />
2. Submits to the Board new and/or revised regulations governing advanced practice registered<br />
nursing practice, education and registration to ensure safe and effective care to the citizens of the<br />
Commonwealth.<br />
3. Advises the Board regarding the interpretation of the legal scope of advanced practice registered<br />
nursing practice as defined in KRS 314.011(8).<br />
4. Reviews new and/or revised scope and standards of practice statements promulgated by national<br />
organizations cited in 201 KAR 20:057 (1) Scope and standards of practice of APRNs, and if<br />
acceptable by the Board, such statements shall be filed by reference to said regulation with the<br />
Legislative Research Commission.<br />
5. Reviews new and/or revised regulations: 201 KAR 20:056 and 201 KAR 20:062 related to<br />
registration and education.<br />
6. Reviews new and/or revised regulations: 201 KAR 20:063 related to ordering, prescribing, and<br />
administering amphetamine like controlled substances and 201 KAR 20:065 relating to standards<br />
for prescribing Buprenorphine-Mono-Product or Buprenorphine-Combined-with- Naloxone for<br />
medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.<br />
7. Advises the Board on the recognition of national certifying organizations that grant certification to<br />
meet eligibility requirements for registration as an advanced practice registered nurse.<br />
8. Provides a forum for the representative members and organizations to express concern related to<br />
the education and delivery of health care by the advanced practice registered nurse.<br />
9. Recommends objectives to be accomplished annually.<br />
10. Submits an annual report to the Board.<br />
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Committee Recommendations Approved by the Board:<br />
1. That advisory opinion statement (AOS) #35 – Roles Of <strong>Nurses</strong> In Cosmetic And Dermatological<br />
Procedures, as presented, be approved. (The revised version of AOS #35 was reviewed at several<br />
APRN Council and Practice Committee Meetings this past fiscal year. The Board approved it initially<br />
in April, and again in June after further review from the Practice Committee)<br />
2. That advisory opinion statement (AOS) #37 – Role Of The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse In<br />
The Prescribing Of Medications To Self And/Or Family, as presented, be approved.<br />
3. That disciplinary guidelines for APRNs be approved.<br />
4. That the agreed order template for APRNs be approved.<br />
5. The following recommendations concerning amendments to 201 KAR 20:065:<br />
A. To abolish the mental health evaluation requirement altogether [section 1(3), section 3(4)(a)(8),<br />
section 3(4)(k)(2)].<br />
B. To modify objective behavioral modification requirement to mirror KBML requirement, both in<br />
terms of what is required and who is qualified to provide care or perform services. The KBML<br />
regulation is silent as to the requisite qualifications of counselors. [section 1(3), section 3(4)(a)<br />
(8), section 3(4)(k)(2)].<br />
C. To remove the definition of “expertise in addiction” as it no longer appears as a phrase within<br />
the regulation.<br />
D. To create a different definition of consultation [section 1(3)].<br />
E. To modify the regulation to require a review of the lab test results within 30 days of induction.<br />
[section 3(4)(a)(1)(f)].<br />
F. To modify the regulation to allow for obtaining consent forms related to the patient’s medical<br />
records within 30 days of induction. [section 3(4)(a)(2)].<br />
G. To revise the regulation in a manner consistent with the KBML regulation pertaining to<br />
pregnancy tests (the KBML regulation only requires a pregnancy test as to female patients ‘of<br />
child bearing age and ability.’[section 3(4)(b)(1)].<br />
H. To add new text to make OB consult a plan rather than a prerequisite, to provide for a patient’s<br />
decision to ‘decline’ consult, and to specify that an APRN who is an obstetrical care provider is<br />
not required to plan for a consult by another obstetrical provider. [section 3(4)(b)(2)].<br />
I. To require alcohol and gabapentin testing only with required gcms/lcms testing, while testing<br />
for buprenorphine, methadone, opioids, thc, benzodiazepines, amphetamines, and cocaine is<br />
required as a component of all drug/alcohol testing. [section 3(4)(g)(3)(b)].<br />
J. To modify the regulation to remove buprenorphine-specific KASPER review requirements that<br />
differ from 201 KAR 20:057. [SECTION 3(4)(G)].<br />
K. To modify objective behavioral modification requirement to mirror KBML requirement, both in<br />
terms of what is required and who is qualified to provide care or perform services. The KBML<br />
requirement is silent as to the requisite qualifications of counselors. [section 3(4)(a)(8), section<br />
3(4)(k)(1)].<br />
L. To modify regulation to add draft language authored by staff and issue COVID-19 advisory<br />
authored by staff. [section 7].<br />
M. To break the sentence referencing weaning into two sentences, and condition measures<br />
required by second sentence on relevance and clinical appropriateness. [section 3(4)(g)(2)].<br />
N. To approve the staff suggested minor edit to require the submission of the DEA-X certificate to<br />
be submitted to the KBN via the APRN update portal. [section 2(3)].<br />
O. To approve the staff suggested minor edits to modify the text applicable to an APRN’s<br />
discussion with the patient regarding lost or stolen medication. [section 3(4)(j)].<br />
P. To approve the staff suggested minor edit that the required pharmacology hours must be on<br />
the dual subjects of addiction disorders and pharmacology. [section 4].<br />
6. That 201 KAR 20:057 scope and standards of practice of advanced practice registered nurses, as<br />
proposed, be amended.<br />
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Certified Professional Midwives Advisory Council<br />
Committee Membership:<br />
Robin Weiss, PhD (Public Member) – Chair<br />
Jimmy Isenberg, RN – KBN Liaison<br />
Elizabeth Regan, CPM<br />
Meghan Nowland, CPM<br />
Jennifer Fardink, CPM<br />
Dolores Politio, APRN, CNM<br />
Sarah Ferguson, APRN, CNM<br />
Jeffrey Goldberg, MD<br />
Elizabeth Case, MD<br />
Jonathan Cohen, MD<br />
KBN Staff: Michelle Rudovich, JD<br />
Michelle Gary, Practice Assistant<br />
Meeting Dates:<br />
September 3, 2020<br />
November 12, 2020<br />
December 2, 2020<br />
January 25, <strong>2021</strong><br />
May 10, <strong>2021</strong><br />
June 21, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Purpose<br />
Pursuant to KRS 314.402 (1), the Certified Professional Midwives Advisory Council shall meet at regular<br />
intervals, and guided by newly available evidence in peer-reviewed medical literature, advise the Board<br />
on promulgating administrative regulations regarding qualifications, standards for training, competency<br />
determination of licensed certified professional midwives, any necessary statutory changes, and all other<br />
matters relating to licensed certified professional midwives.<br />
Functions<br />
1. Submits recommendations and new or revised regulations to the Board governing licensed certified<br />
professional midwives and certified professional midwifery services to ensure safe and effective<br />
care for the citizens of the Commonwealth.<br />
2. Advises the Board regarding certified professional midwifery services and licensed certified<br />
professional midwives as defined in KRS 314.400.<br />
3. Advises the Board on the national certifying organization, North American Registry of Midwives<br />
(NARM) which grants certifications required to meet competency validation requirements and the<br />
Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC) which accredits education programs.<br />
4. Provides a forum for the representative members and organizations to express concern related to<br />
the education and delivery of health care by licensed certified professional midwives.<br />
5. Recommends objectives to be accomplished annually.<br />
6. Reviews LCPM Incident Reports and <strong>Annual</strong> Reports<br />
7. Submits an annual report to the Board.<br />
Committee Recommendations Approved by the Board:<br />
1. That the proposed amendments to 201 KAR 20:660 licensed certified professional midwives duty<br />
to report with specific revisions be promulgated.<br />
2. That the proposed LCPM annual reporting form with specific revisions be approved.<br />
3. That proposed board guidelines for LCPM disciplinary actions, as presented, be approved.<br />
4. To amend 201 KAR 20:650 licensed certified professional midwives permitted medical tests and<br />
formulary section 1 to include lactated ringers in the formulary list an LCPM may order, transport<br />
and administer.<br />
5. To amend 201 KAR 20:650 licensed certified professional midwives permitted medical tests and<br />
formulary section 3, to include neo-bilirubin or total-bilirubin, coombs, and blood type tests of the<br />
newborn, and the fetal screen and rhogam tests of the client an LCPM may order.<br />
6. To amend 201 KAR 20:650 licensed certified professional midwives permitted medical tests and<br />
formulary section 3(2)(a) to state:<br />
a. An LCPM shall obtain and have immediately available for emergencies oxytocin (Pitocin) for<br />
management of postpartum hemorrhage, including lactated ringers or normal saline and<br />
equipment needed for IV infusion if needed.<br />
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Consumer Protection Committee<br />
Committee Membership:<br />
Michele Dickens, RN – Chair<br />
Ashley Adkins – Citizen-at-Large (appointed 5/11/21)<br />
Audria Denker, RN<br />
David Dickerson – Citizen-at-Large (resigned 2/2/21)<br />
Kristi Hilbert, RN<br />
Christina Perkins, Citizen-at-Large<br />
Dana Steffey, LPN<br />
KBN Staff: Tricia Smith, RN<br />
Meeting Dates:<br />
September 17, 2020<br />
November 19, 2020<br />
March 18, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Purpose<br />
The purpose of the Consumer Protection Committee is to consider those matters relating to Public<br />
Protection. This includes the Investigation Branch, Compliance Branch and Legal Services.<br />
Functions<br />
1. Reviews and revises guidelines for matters relating to public protection processes.<br />
2. Assists in the review, revision or initiation of statutory and/or administrative regulations related to<br />
public protection.<br />
3. Serves as resource to the Board and staff members in matters relating to monitoring and<br />
disciplinary action processes.<br />
4. Reviews reports on final disposition of select cases and other matters relating to the monitoring and<br />
disciplinary action processes.<br />
5. Reviews and monitors randomly selected Agreed Orders, Consent Decrees and Suspension/Denial<br />
of Reinstatement Notices.<br />
6. Submits recommendations to the Board on matters related to the above functions.<br />
Committee Recommendations Approved by the Board:<br />
1. The revised guidelines for review of criminal convictions and action in another jurisdiction were approved.<br />
2. A revised term of the KARE agreement was approved. (The participant agrees that he/she may<br />
not work without, and will provide any and all patient care only if a nurse or physician, with an<br />
unencumbered license, is physically present on the facility grounds and readily available to provide<br />
assistance and intervention if necessary.)<br />
3. The template for advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) agreed order was approved.<br />
4. The disciplinary guidelines for APRNs was approved.<br />
5. The disciplinary guidelines for LCPMs was approved.<br />
6. The agreed order template was revised to reflect that a violation of the agreed order would be<br />
a standard two (2) years for suspension, denied reinstatement or surrender except if the agreed<br />
order was for an eighteen month term.<br />
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Credentials Review Panel<br />
Committee Membership:<br />
Robyn Wilcher, RN – Chair<br />
Jimmy Isenberg, RN<br />
Mandi Walker, RN<br />
Jessica Wilson, APRN<br />
KBN Staff: Ann Tino, RN<br />
Meeting Dates:<br />
July 16, 2020<br />
August 20, 2020<br />
September 17, 2020<br />
October 15, 2020<br />
November 19, 2020<br />
December 17, 2020<br />
January 21, <strong>2021</strong><br />
February 18, <strong>2021</strong><br />
March 18, <strong>2021</strong><br />
April 15, <strong>2021</strong><br />
June 18, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Purpose<br />
The purpose of the Credentials Review Panel is to consider those matters not otherwise covered by<br />
guidelines set by the Board of Nursing and applicable laws related to licensure, credentials, investigation,<br />
discipline, and matters related to the participants or potential participants to the <strong>Kentucky</strong> Alternative<br />
Recovery Effort (KARE) for <strong>Nurses</strong> Program.<br />
Functions<br />
1. Furnish guidance to staff for the resolution of disciplinary complaints or issues related to KARE<br />
for <strong>Nurses</strong> Program participants or potential participants that fall outside the scope of available<br />
precedent because of factual, evidentiary, legal, or equitable consideration.<br />
2. Propose recommendations and review guidelines for a specific licensee/applicant for licensure,<br />
credential, disciplinary matter, and KARE for <strong>Nurses</strong> Program participation.<br />
3. Refer issues raised by disciplinary cases or the KARE for <strong>Nurses</strong> cases to the Credentials Review<br />
Panel for consideration while preserving the confidentiality of the case(s) involved.<br />
4. Review of applicants for licensure or credentialing.<br />
5. Serve as resource to staff as needed.<br />
6. Submit annual statistical reports to the Board and other reports as necessary while preserving the<br />
confidentiality of the case(s).<br />
7. Review conviction records and give direction for disposition.<br />
8. Review disciplinary action imposed upon a licensee/applicant’s other professional license or nursing<br />
license in another jurisdiction and give direction for disposition.<br />
9. Review medical malpractice payment reports and consider information for direction.<br />
10. Furnish guidance regarding amendments to existing Agreed Orders.<br />
11. Review information related to the Nurse Licensure Compact and disciplinary issues. Credentials<br />
Review Panel Scope, Functions and Membership.<br />
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Dialysis Technician Advisory Council<br />
Committee Membership:<br />
Carl Vinson, LPN – Chair<br />
Robin Wilcher, RN<br />
Ashley Parrish, DT<br />
Aquiashala Ware, DT<br />
Lyrissa Wash, DT<br />
Tyne Strickert, RN<br />
Amy Simms, RN<br />
Elizabeth Ewalt, RN<br />
KBN Staff: Kim Richmond, DNP, RNC-OB<br />
Myra Goldman, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC<br />
Meeting Dates:<br />
November 5, 2020<br />
January 7, <strong>2021</strong><br />
February 5, <strong>2021</strong><br />
March 19, <strong>2021</strong><br />
April 5, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Purpose<br />
The Dialysis Technician Advisory Council shall advise the Board regarding qualifications, standards<br />
for training, competency determination of dialysis technicians, and all other matter related to dialysis<br />
technicians.<br />
Functions<br />
1. Submits recommendations to the Board as needed.<br />
2. Submits to the Board proposed new and/or revised administrative regulations governing dialysis<br />
technician credentialing requirements and training program requirements.<br />
3. Advises the Board regarding the interpretation of the legal scope of dialysis technician practice. 4.<br />
Provides a forum for the public, representative members and organizations to express concerns/<br />
needs regarding the regulation of dialysis technicians.<br />
Committee Recommendations Approved by the Board:<br />
1. That proposed regulations, with specific revisions, be promulgated, and 201 KAR 20:470 be<br />
repealed. [201 KAR 20:471 (initial approval for DT training program); 201 KAR 20:472 (continuing<br />
approval of DT programs); 201 KAR 20:473 (DT credentialing); 201 KAR 20:474 (dialysis technician<br />
scope of practice, discipline, and miscellaneous requirements)]. (Official numbers assigned by the<br />
Legislative Research Commission are 201 KAR 20:472; 201 KAR 20:474; 201 KAR 20:476; and 201<br />
KAR 20:478 respectively.)<br />
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Education Committee<br />
Committee Membership:<br />
Jimmy Isenberg, RN – Chair<br />
Michele Dickens, RN<br />
Susan Lawson, LPN<br />
Mandi Walker, RN<br />
Jessica Wilson, APRN<br />
Erica Lemberger, RN<br />
KBN Staff: Valerie Jones, RN<br />
Meeting Dates:<br />
September 17, 2020<br />
November 19, 2020<br />
January 21, <strong>2021</strong><br />
March 18, <strong>2021</strong><br />
May 20, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Purpose<br />
The purpose of the Education Committee is to consider matters related to pre-licensure PN, RN, MSN/APRN<br />
and DNP/APRN education in the Commonwealth, and mandatory continuing education/competency.<br />
Functions<br />
1. Initiate, review and/or recommend statutes and/or administrative regulations governing nursing<br />
education and continuing competency.<br />
2. Review and recommend program approval status of pre-licensure nursing programs, including<br />
MSN/APRN and DNP/APRN programs.<br />
3. Assess and respond to programs of nursing in relation to compliance with regulatory requirements.<br />
4. Stay informed of trends and issues that impact the knowledge base for nursing practice within the<br />
nursing education and continuing competency environment.<br />
Committee Recommendations Approved by the Board:<br />
1. The request, dated August 27, 2020, from Medquest College to start an ADN program in Lexington,<br />
KY at this time be denied<br />
2. The request, dated March 1, 2020, to establish a specialty track in pediatric acute care nurse<br />
practitioner within the University of Louisville’s doctor of nursing practice(DNP) degree program be<br />
accepted, and<br />
3. The University of Louisville DNP program request to submit a proposal for specialty track in<br />
pediatric acute care nurse practitioner within the DNP degree program, be granted.<br />
4. The request, dated October 15, 2020, to establish a certified registered nurse anesthesia specialty<br />
track within the University of Louisville’s doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree program be<br />
accepted, and<br />
5. University of Louisville be granted approval to submit a proposal for a certified registered nurse<br />
anesthesia specialty program within the DNP degree program<br />
6. The September 14-16, 2020 site visit report of the Galen College of Nursing BSN program, Louisville,<br />
KY, be accepted; and<br />
7. Galen College of Nursing BSN program, Louisville, KY be granted program approval<br />
8. The October 5-8, 2020 site visit report of the Morehead State University AASN program –<br />
Morehead and Mount Sterling campuses – be accepted;<br />
9. The university review of nursing recruitment strategies be reviewed to fill vacant faculty positions;<br />
and<br />
10. That the Morehead State University AASN program – Morehead and Mount Sterling campuses –<br />
continues to be an approved program of nursing<br />
11. The proposal, dated October 23, 2020, to establish an associate degree of nursing program at<br />
Jefferson Community and Technical College, Shelby County, KY be accepted; and<br />
12. Jefferson Community and Technical College, associate degree nursing program, Shelby County, KY<br />
be granted developmental approval status<br />
13. The request, dated September 9, 2020, from Southeast KCTC Middlesboro to increase baseline<br />
enrollment from 40 students annually to 55 students annually, be denied.<br />
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14. The request, dated October 24, 2020, from Western <strong>Kentucky</strong> University (online) LPN to ASN<br />
program to increase baseline enrollment from 96 students annually to 150 students annually, be<br />
denied; and<br />
15. Western <strong>Kentucky</strong> University (online) LPN to ASN program be granted a baseline enrollment<br />
increase to 120 students annually.<br />
16. The proposal, dated September 23, 2020, to establish an associate degree program at Somerset<br />
Community College McCreary Center in Whitley City, KY, not be accepted; and<br />
17. The Somerset Community College’s proposed associate degree of nursing program at SCC<br />
McCreary Center in Whitley City, KY not be granted developmental approval status.<br />
18. The proposal, dated October 13, 2020, to establish an associate degree nursing program for<br />
Somerset Community College at EKU Manchester campus in Manchester, KY, not be accepted; and<br />
19. The Somerset Community College’s proposed associate degree of nursing program at EKU<br />
Manchester campus in Manchester, KY not be granted developmental approval status.<br />
20. The proposal, dated October 19, 2020, to establish a practical nursing program at Sullivan<br />
University Lexington campus in Lexington, KY, not be accepted; and<br />
21. The Sullivan University Lexington campus proposed practical nursing program not be granted<br />
developmental approval status.<br />
22. The proposal, dated October 19, 2020, to establish an associate degree in nursing program at<br />
Sullivan University Lexington, KY, not be accepted; and<br />
23. The Sullivan University Lexington campus proposed associate degree of nursing program not be<br />
granted developmental approval status.<br />
24. The proposal, dated March 1, 2020, to establish a specialty track in pediatric acute care nurse<br />
practitioner within the University of Louisville’s doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree program<br />
be accepted; and<br />
25. The University of Louisville, Louisville campus, be granted developmental approval status for<br />
establishment of an additional specialty track, pediatric acute care practitioner, within the doctor of<br />
nursing practice (DNP) degree program<br />
26. The October 6-8, 2020 site visit report of ATA College practical nurse to associate degree nursing<br />
program and traditional associate degree program, Louisville, KY, be accepted; and<br />
27. The requirements to be met as stated in the October 6-8, 2020 site visit report of ATA College<br />
practical nurse to associate degree nursing program and traditional associate degree program,<br />
Louisville, KY, be approved; and<br />
28. The ATA College practical nurse to associate degree nursing program and traditional associate<br />
degree program, Louisville, KY, be denied program approval status.<br />
29. The request, dated December 15, 2020, from Galen College of Nursing, Hazard campus, ADN<br />
program, to increase the baseline enrollment from two hundred and fifty (250) students annually to<br />
two hundred and seventy-five (275) students annually, be approved.<br />
30. The proposal, submitted on January 23, <strong>2021</strong>, to establish an associate degree of nursing program<br />
at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, in Winchester, KY be deferred pending revisions;<br />
and<br />
31. The revised proposal provide clarification in consideration of faculty salary lines and clinical rotation<br />
composition; and<br />
32. That the revised proposal come before the education committee for consideration.<br />
33. the October 12-15, 2020 site visit report for the Galen College of Nursing ADN programs for both<br />
the Louisville and Hazard campuses be accepted;<br />
34. That the Galen College of Nursing ADN program – Louisville and Hazard campuses – continue to be<br />
an approved program of nursing.<br />
35. The 2020 NCLEX pass rates and benchmarks be accepted. That site visits be conducted at the<br />
following programs of nursing, listed in order of descending priority, as soon as feasible given<br />
trends over the last five (5) years of benchmarks:<br />
i. Spalding University<br />
ii. Ashland Community and Technical College<br />
iii. Bluegrass Community and Technical College<br />
iv. Big Sandy Community and Technical College<br />
v. Maysville Community and Technical College<br />
36. That the following programs of nursing provide benchmark analysis reports ahead of the next<br />
education committee meeting in May 2020:<br />
i. Eastern <strong>Kentucky</strong> University ADN Program<br />
ii. West <strong>Kentucky</strong> Community & Technical College PN<br />
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37. Action on 201 KAR 20:320 be deferred until the May Education Committee meeting;<br />
38. That KBN staff prepare information on the use of remediation in programs of nursing and provide<br />
drafted language that clarifies the definitions of remediation and external examination<br />
39. The Board move toward the requirement that all programs of nursing in <strong>Kentucky</strong> be accredited,<br />
with specifics to be determined.<br />
40. A subcommittee of the Education Committee be assigned to propose revisions to 201 KAR 20:320<br />
in preparation for the board meeting in June;<br />
41. That the amendments to 201 KAR 20:320 recommended by the sub-committee and reviewed by<br />
the Education Committee be approved by the Board.<br />
42. That Medical Career and Technical College furnishes documentation showing that all schools within<br />
the fifty-mile radius have been notified per 201 KAR 20:280 section 3 (3)(c).<br />
43. That Medical Career and Technical College provide data concerning their current programs’<br />
outcomes and benchmarks<br />
44. The requested changes in the ADN curriculum at the University of Cumberland be granted.<br />
45. The proposal, dated April 29, <strong>2021</strong>, establish an ADN program at Somerset Community College –<br />
McCreary center be accepted; and<br />
46. That the proposed Somerset Community College ADN program at McCreary center in Whitley City,<br />
KY be granted developmental approval status.<br />
47. The proposal dated April 29, <strong>2021</strong> to establish an associate degree nursing program for Somerset<br />
Community College at EKU Manchester campus in Manchester, KY, be accepted.<br />
48. The Somerset Community College’s proposed associate degree of nursing program at EKU<br />
Manchester Campus in Manchester, KY be granted program developmental approval status.<br />
49. The request to increase enrollment in Beckfield College’s associate degree nursing program’s<br />
enrollment baseline from one hundred and sixty (160) students to two hundred (200) students be<br />
granted.<br />
50. The benchmark analysis report for Eastern <strong>Kentucky</strong> University’s ADN program, submitted on May<br />
6, <strong>2021</strong>, be accepted.<br />
51. The benchmark analysis report for the practical nursing program at West <strong>Kentucky</strong> Community<br />
College, submitted on May 5, <strong>2021</strong> be accepted<br />
52. That the site visit report for the American National University (ADN program) in Pikeville, KY<br />
conducted October 26-28, 2020 be accepted;<br />
53. That the requirements to be met as stated in the October 26-28, 2020 site visit report of American<br />
National University ADN program in Pikeville, KY be approved as written;<br />
54. That a focused follow-up site visit be conducted in one (1) year to determine the progression and<br />
implementation of the requirements to be met;<br />
55. The March 1-4, <strong>2021</strong> site visit report be accepted for the following pre-licensure Campbellsville<br />
University programs:<br />
Associate degree nursing program in Harrodsburg, KY;<br />
Practical nursing program in Harrodsburg, KY;<br />
Practical nursing program in Campbellsville, KY; and<br />
56. That the aforementioned pre-licensure programs of Campbellsville University be granted approval<br />
status.<br />
57. Per 201 KAR 20:062 section 3(17)(a), Campbellsville University’s MSN-FNP track, having obtained<br />
initial accreditation status through ACEN, be granted KBN approval status through May 31, 2026 to<br />
allow for the completion of the ACEN accreditation process scheduled to occur in the fall of 2025.<br />
58. The January 26-28, <strong>2021</strong> site visit report of the <strong>Kentucky</strong> State University associate degree nursing<br />
program, Frankfort, KY, be accepted; and<br />
59. The requirements to be met as stated in the January 26-28, <strong>2021</strong> site visit report of <strong>Kentucky</strong> State<br />
University associate degree nursing program, Frankfort, KY, be approved<br />
60. The program of nursing is to submit quarterly progress reports with supportive evidence concerning<br />
the progress in the implementation of the requirements to be met beginning August 31, <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
61. A sub-committee be formed to prepare a draft of proposed regulations for both 201 KAR 20: 215<br />
and 201 KAR 20:320;<br />
62. That the amendments to 201 KAR 20:320 recommended by the sub-committee and reviewed by<br />
the Education Committee be approved by the Board.<br />
63. A sub-committee be formed to prepare a draft of proposed regulation amendments for both 201<br />
KAR 20: 215 and 201 KAR 20:320;<br />
64. That the amendments to 201 KAR 20:201 and KAR 20:320 recommended by the sub-committee<br />
and reviewed by the Education Committee be approved by the Board<br />
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Governance Committee<br />
Committee Membership:<br />
Audria Denker, RN – Chair<br />
Ashley Adkins, JD – Citizen-at-Large (appointed 5/11/21)<br />
Michele Dickens, RN<br />
Jimmy Isenberg, RN<br />
Dana Steffey, LPN<br />
Jana Bailey, APRN<br />
KBN Staff: Morgan Ransdell, JD<br />
Meeting Dates:<br />
September 17, 2020<br />
November 19, 2020<br />
January 21, <strong>2021</strong><br />
March 18, <strong>2021</strong><br />
May 21, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Purpose<br />
The purpose of the Governance Committee is to consider those matters related to internal board<br />
governance, operations and structure.<br />
Functions<br />
1. Review Board guidelines dealing with administrative functions for necessary revision.<br />
2. Oversee plans for Board member development including orientation processes.<br />
3. Recommend revisions to Board structure.<br />
4. Review and evaluate Board operations.<br />
5. Initiate strategic planning.<br />
6. Review financial issues as needed.<br />
Committee Recommendations Approved by the Board:<br />
1. The proposed agency housekeeping legislation (HB202) be advanced for passage during the <strong>2021</strong><br />
General Assembly.<br />
2. The modifications to the agency housekeeping legislation (HB202) be accepted.<br />
3. The emergency measures be lifted regarding fingerprint-driven criminal background checks, continuing<br />
education hours required of reinstatement applicants, and extension of temporary licenses, provisional<br />
license, and temporary work permits. A memorandum will be presented to the governor’s office for<br />
approval. Once signed, the foregoing requirements will be reinstated 30 days thereafter.<br />
4. The material incorporated by reference regarding the update to 201 KAR 20:506 be approved.<br />
This change promulgates the new nurse licensure compact commission rules, as required by KRS<br />
314.475 art. 1(c)(2).<br />
5. The amendments to the KBN application and KBN renewal applications be approved, which<br />
is material incorporated by reference in 201 KAR 20:370 and 201 KAR 20:411. The proposed<br />
amendments include:<br />
a. Add a question regarding branch of military service to reduce the error rate (erroneous “yes”<br />
response to military service question);<br />
b. Add clarification in conviction questions to specify that traffic misdemeanors should not be<br />
reported, in conformity with the governing regulation;<br />
c. Remove KHEAA reference from attestation in light of complete elimination of KHEAA- based<br />
licensure discipline, which was implemented as a statutory change in 2019;<br />
d. Add statement related to primary state of residence, to indicate that verification of PSOR may<br />
be requested;<br />
e. Change header for address section from “Data Corrections: Complete ONLY if Needed” to<br />
“Current Mailing Address” as applicants will be required to fill out their current address with<br />
each renewal application, as the feature of prepopulating address with the previous year’s<br />
address is being removed to reduce the error rate; and<br />
f. Change publication date of this version of the application.<br />
6. The KBN mission statement be revised to include all regulated license and credential types, as<br />
follows: “the <strong>Kentucky</strong> Board of Nursing protects the public by development and enforcement<br />
of state laws governing the safe practice of nurses, dialysis technicians, and licensed certified<br />
professional midwives.”<br />
7. The per diem policy revisions suggested by KBN general counsel to clarify the policy and to ensure<br />
board members are being compensated for time appropriately be approved.<br />
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8. The DEI training on November 18-19, <strong>2021</strong> should be made available to any board members who<br />
wish to attend, as an agency-related activity, with those board members to provide a summary of<br />
the information obtained during the December board meeting.<br />
9. The retreat planning committee formed by the Governance Committee to include the following<br />
persons: Jessica Wilson, Audria Denker, Ashley Adkins, Jana Bailey, and Kelly Jenkins be approved.<br />
Practice Committee<br />
Committee Membership:<br />
Adam Ogle, RN – Chair<br />
Kristi Hilbert, RN<br />
Susan Lawson, LPN<br />
Jacob Higgins, RN<br />
Carl Vinson, LPN<br />
Jana Bailey, APRN<br />
KBN Staff: Kim Richmond, DNP, RNC-OB<br />
Michelle Gary, Practice Assistant<br />
Meeting Dates:<br />
September 18, 2020<br />
November 20, 2020<br />
January 22, <strong>2021</strong><br />
March 19, <strong>2021</strong><br />
May 21, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Purpose<br />
The purpose of the Practice Committee is to consider those matters related to the interpretation of the legal scope<br />
of nursing practice as defined in <strong>Kentucky</strong> Revised Statutes Chapter 314 and Board of Nursing administrative<br />
regulations. Committee deliberations may include review of other relevant statutes and regulations as necessary.<br />
Functions<br />
1. Studies nursing practice issues related to the legal scope of nursing practice.<br />
2. Assists in the review, revision or initiation of administrative regulations pertaining to nursing<br />
practice as authorized by KRS Chapter 314.<br />
3. Develops guidelines and advisory opinion statements on matters related to nursing practice. 4.<br />
Submits recommendations to the Board on matters related to the function.<br />
Committee Recommendations Approved by the Board:<br />
1. That Advisory Opinion Statement (AOS) #6 - The Performance of Arterial Puncture by Registered <strong>Nurses</strong><br />
– be withdrawn.<br />
2. That the revision of AOS #25 - Placement of Central Lines and Arterial Lines -be approved.<br />
3. That the revision of AOS #32 - Procedural Sedation and Analgesia -be approved.<br />
4. That revisions to AOS #14 – Implementation of Patient Care Orders – be approved.<br />
5. That revisions to AOS #17 – Administration of PRN Medication and Placebos – be approved.<br />
6. That AOS #35 – Role of <strong>Nurses</strong> in Cosmetic and Dermatological Procedures, with specific revisions, be<br />
approved.<br />
7. That the Board reaffirms the opinion issued in June of 2019:<br />
A. It is not within the scope of practice of a registered nurse to insert hormone pellets into the<br />
subcutaneous tissue under the supervision of a doctor; and<br />
8. That the Board reaffirms its opinion issued in the December 2013 and April <strong>2021</strong> versions of AOS #35:<br />
A. It is within the scope of licensed practical nursing (LPN) practice, for the LPN who is educationally<br />
prepared and clinically competent to perform cosmetic and dermatological procedures (except<br />
sclerotheraphy) under direct supervision of a physician or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)<br />
(designated nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist performing within scope of certification/<br />
practice). The LPN who performs these acts should meet the criteria described in sections ii and iii of<br />
this statement.<br />
9. That it is within the scope of practice for an LPN to administer the following cosmetic injectable classes<br />
of neuromodulators (botulinum exotoxins, e.g. Botox ®) or tissue/dermal fillers/tissue volumizers (e.g.<br />
Juvederm®, Restylane®, or Sculptra®) as authorized by a physician, physician assistant, dentist, or<br />
advanced practice registered nurse and as further authorized or limited by the board pursuant to KRS<br />
314.011.<br />
10. That AOS #35 – Role of <strong>Nurses</strong> in Cosmetic and Dermatological Procedures, as revised, be<br />
approved.<br />
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Fiscally Responsible Use of Funds<br />
The KBN is a 100% fee supported agency utilizing no General Fund revenues. The bulk of the revenues<br />
realized by KBN are the result of licensing fees, which are assessed annually. This fiscal year receipts totaled<br />
$8,173,125 with outgoing expenditures totaling $7,722,702. This supports the operations of the KBN. The<br />
balance of receipts remaining after expenditures are utilized to carry the agency through the first quarter of<br />
the following year until the licensure renewal process produces additional funds.<br />
Two changes to the KBN’s fiscal operations during this fiscal year include the implementation of prompt<br />
pay, a convenient option for licensees to pay select fees to the board, and licensees paying the fees that<br />
the banking industry charges for transactions. By the KBN adopting this change, which is common in many<br />
other industries and government agencies, the KBN realizes an approximate savings of $175,000 annually.<br />
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Protecting the Public Through Education<br />
If all programs in initial and developmental status receive approval from the Board, there will be a total of 93<br />
pre- licensure programs of nursing in <strong>Kentucky</strong>.<br />
Please Note: The following figures utilize program data for fiscal year 2019-2020. Some figures also present<br />
data from prior years for comparison. Data for reporting period ending June 30, <strong>2021</strong> (FY 2020- <strong>2021</strong>) has<br />
not yet been collected.<br />
Not all pre-licensure programs submit annual reports. Programs in developmental status will not have data<br />
to report. Programs that are in initial status may similarly not have data to report depending on when their<br />
first cohort commenced their coursework. In contrast, initial status programs whose first cohort graduated<br />
in that reporting period will have sufficient data. These programs remain in initial status until the Board<br />
receives and reviews the first cohort graduation site visit report, at which time direction may be given<br />
regarding the program’s status.<br />
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Approved Nursing Programs<br />
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Continuing Education<br />
LPNs and RNs must earn fourteen (14) contact hours (or the equivalent) of approved continuing education<br />
each year to renew their licenses. APRNs and SANE nurses have additional CE requirements.<br />
Equivalencies for fourteen (14) contact hours include:<br />
• Proof of earning seven (7) approved contact hours, PLUS a nursing employment evaluation that is<br />
satisfactory for continued employment. A copy of the evaluation must be signed by the supervisor<br />
and must include the employer’s name, address, and phone number, and cover at least six (6) months<br />
of the earning period, as well submit the KBN Nursing Employment Evaluation, which is located on the<br />
KBN website Form; OR<br />
• Successful completion of a postlicensure academic course at a college, university, or postsecondary<br />
vocational institution. The course must be beyond the prelicensure curriculum and relevant to nursing<br />
practice (i.e. nursing course designated by nursing course number) or applicable to the nurses role.<br />
It must have been completed and a grade of “C” or higher or “Pass” on a pass-fail grading system<br />
awarded during the earning period. One (1) semester credit hour is equal to 15 contact hours. One (1)<br />
quarter hour is equal to 12 contact hours. OR<br />
• National certification related to the nurse’s practice role (in effect during the entire period, or initially<br />
earned or recertified during the period); OR<br />
• Participation as a preceptor for at least one nursing student or new employee. Must be for at least<br />
120 hours, have a one-to-one relationship with student or employee, may precept more than one<br />
student during the 120 hours, and preceptorship shall be evidenced by written documentation from<br />
the educational institution or preceptor’s supervisor;<br />
• Completion of a nursing research project as principal investigator, coinvestigator, or project director.<br />
Must be qualitative or quantitative in nature, utilize research methodology, and increase knowledge<br />
resulting in improved outcomes or changes in behavior. Submissions must include a project abstract<br />
and a summary of the findings; OR<br />
• Publication of an article in a peer-reviewed health-related journal. A copy of the article published<br />
during the earning period must be submitted; OR<br />
• A nursing continuing education presentation that is developed by the presenter, presented to nurses<br />
or other health professionals, and is evidenced by a program brochure, course syllabi, or a letter from<br />
the offering provider identifying the licensee as the presenter of the offering. The number of contact<br />
hours earned shall be twice the number of contact hours offered to presentation attendees.<br />
All nurses must also complete the following one-time requirements: Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma,<br />
Domestic Violence, and Licensed Practical Nurse Infusion Therapy before performing. Based on the date of<br />
completion of a <strong>Kentucky</strong> program of nursing, nurses may meet these requirements prior to obtaining their<br />
license and are not required to retake the course as CE.<br />
APRNs have the following additional continuing education requirements:<br />
• Five (5) contact hours of approved pharmacology CE must be earned by all APRNs each licensure<br />
period.<br />
• APRNs with a CAPA-CS: Pursuant to 201 KAR 20:215(5)(b), of the five (5) approved pharmacology<br />
contact hours required for APRN licensure renewal, one and one-half (1.5) of these approved contact<br />
hours must be on the use of KASPER, pain management, or addiction disorders each licensure period.<br />
• APRNs with a DEA-X Registration: Pursuant to 201 KAR 20:065, an APRN who has obtained a DEA-X<br />
registration shall complete a total of four (4) contact hours annually in addiction disorders, which shall<br />
include 1.5 hours in addiction disorder pharmacology CE.<br />
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners must complete five (5) contact hours every earning period. Forensic<br />
medicine or domestic violence continuing education will meet this requirement.<br />
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Summary of Approved Continuing Education Providers<br />
Summary of the number of approved <strong>Kentucky</strong> continuing education providers by category:<br />
Professional Nursing Organizations: 4<br />
Related Nursing Organizations: 3<br />
Educational Institutions: 23<br />
Health Services Agencies: 87<br />
Health Related Organizations: 21<br />
Commercial Organizations: 4<br />
Other: 21<br />
Total: 163<br />
Fiscal Year 2020 - <strong>2021</strong> Provider Renewals<br />
Provider Renewals Due 98<br />
Providers Renewed through 2022 83<br />
Providers Not Renewed 15<br />
Fiscal Year 2020 - <strong>2021</strong> Initial Providers Approved<br />
Health Services Agencies: 1<br />
• Russell County Hospital<br />
Health Related Organizations: 1<br />
• Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network<br />
Commercial Organizations 3<br />
• Noble <strong>Nurses</strong>, LLC<br />
• JRS Consulting, LLC<br />
• #1 Premiere Continuing Education<br />
Fiscal Year 2020 - <strong>2021</strong> Individual Review of CE Offerings<br />
• Individual CE Offerings Approved 9<br />
Continuing Education Audit<br />
The CE/Competency earning period occurs from November 1 through October 31. To ensure compliance<br />
with CE requirements, the KBN performs an annual audit of nurse licensees.<br />
New this fiscal year, the KBN partnered with CE Broker as the official CE tracking system for the KBN. CE<br />
Broker is offered to licensees and the KBN at no cost. This tool allows nurses to upload CE documents into<br />
their CE Broker account to provide proof of completion of their CE requirements and to track continuing<br />
education. CE Broker was first used during this fiscal year for nurses selected to the audit and was then<br />
made available as an optional program to all nurse licensees.<br />
2020 <strong>Annual</strong> Continuing Education Audit<br />
Audits Performed by License Type<br />
Licensed Practical <strong>Nurses</strong> 141<br />
Registered <strong>Nurses</strong> 670<br />
Advanced Practice Registered <strong>Nurses</strong> 95<br />
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners 5<br />
Total: 911<br />
Audit Responses<br />
KBN received eight hundred and fifty-nine (859) responses to the audit, a ninety-four percent (94%)<br />
response rate.<br />
Seven hundred and eighteen (718) of the total number of individuals audited were approved for compliance.<br />
A seventy-nine percent (79%) compliance rate of the total audited.<br />
Non-Compliant Individuals<br />
A total of one hundred and forty-one (141) nurses who submitted documents for the 2020 CE audit were<br />
deemed to be non-compliant for the November 1, 2019 – October 31, 2020 earning period.<br />
Fifty-two (52) of nurse selected for the audit failed to respond to requests for submission of proof of<br />
completion of continuing competency requirements.<br />
Non-compliant individuals were referred to the Investigation Branch.<br />
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Nursing Practice: Advisory Opinion Statements<br />
KBN interprets the legal scope of nursing practice according to <strong>Kentucky</strong> nursing laws and administrative<br />
regulations in the determination of safe and effective nursing care for the citizens of the Commonwealth.<br />
Advisory Opinion Statements (AOS) are issued when multiple inquires are received on the same practice<br />
matter as guidelines for safe practice. Advisory Opinion Statements are available at https://kbn.ky.gov/<br />
Practice/Pages/Advisory-Opinion-Statements.aspx.<br />
AOS # Topic (changes made during this fiscal year are bolded for emphasis)<br />
1. **Withdrawn from Publication** (2020)<br />
2. Scope of Nursing Practice in Gynecological Cancer Detection (Revised 05/18)<br />
3. Recommended Course Content Infusion Therapy for Registered <strong>Nurses</strong> and Licensed Practical <strong>Nurses</strong> (Revised<br />
04/2019)<br />
4. Roles of <strong>Nurses</strong> in the Administration of Medication Per Intraspinal Routes (Revised 05/2018)<br />
5. **Withdrawn from Publication** (2018)<br />
6. **Withdrawn from Publication** (10/2020)<br />
7. Roles of <strong>Nurses</strong> in Stapling, Suturing, and the Application of Topical Adhesives (Revised 10/2018)<br />
8. <strong>Nurses</strong> Practicing in the Perioperative Setting (Revised 02/2020)<br />
9. Wound Assessment, Staging, and Treatment by <strong>Nurses</strong> (Revised 05/2018)<br />
10. Roles of <strong>Nurses</strong> in the Care of Prenatal and Intrapartum Patients (Revised 05/2018)<br />
11. Insertion and Removal of Nasogastric Tubes and Reinsertion of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tubes<br />
(Reviewed 05/2018)<br />
12. **Withdrawn from Publication** (1997)<br />
13. Roles of <strong>Nurses</strong> in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Practice (Revised 05/2018)<br />
14. Implementation of Patient Care Orders (Revised 12/2020)<br />
15. Supervision and Delegation of Nursing Acts to Unlicensed Personnel (Revised 10/2019)<br />
16. Roles of <strong>Nurses</strong> in the Administration of Medication via Various Routes (Revised 02/2019)<br />
17. Administration of “PRN” Medication and Placebos (Revised 12/2020)<br />
18. Employment of Nursing Students as Nursing Personnel Using Either an Academic or a “Nurse Extern” Service Model<br />
(Revised 12/2018)<br />
19. Responsibility and Accountability of <strong>Nurses</strong> for Patient Care Assignments and Nursing Care Delivery (Revised<br />
12/2018)<br />
20. Roles of Registered <strong>Nurses</strong> in Invasive Cardiac Procedures (Revised 05/2018)<br />
21. Roles of <strong>Nurses</strong> and Technicians in Dialysis (Revised 05/2018)<br />
22. Roles of <strong>Nurses</strong> Who Provide “Private Duty” Nursing (Revised 05/2018)<br />
23. The Application and Removal of a Cast by <strong>Nurses</strong> and Closed Reduction of a Fracture by Advanced Practice<br />
Registered <strong>Nurses</strong> (Revised 05/2018)<br />
24. Patient Abandonment by <strong>Nurses</strong> (Revised 06/2018)<br />
25. Placement of Central and Arterial Lines and Arterial Blood Sampling by <strong>Nurses</strong> (Revised 10/2010)<br />
26. Roles of <strong>Nurses</strong> in the Performance of Advanced Life Support and Delivery of Emergency Medical Care via<br />
Ambulance Services (Revised 04/2018)<br />
27. Components of Licensed Practical Nursing Practice (Revised 02/2019)<br />
28. Roles of <strong>Nurses</strong> in Endoscopic Procedures (Revised 02/2019)<br />
29. Cardiopulmonary/Respiratory Nursing (Revised 06/2018)<br />
30. School Nursing Practice (Revised 02/2020)<br />
31. Removal of Arterial and Venous Access Devices (Sheaths) and Use of Mechanical Compression Devices by <strong>Nurses</strong><br />
(Revised 05/2018)<br />
32. The Role of <strong>Nurses</strong> in Procedural Sedation, Analgesia, Airway Management, and Chest Tube Removal (Revised<br />
10/2020)<br />
33. Roles of <strong>Nurses</strong> in the Delegation of Tasks to Paramedics in a Hospital Emergency Department (Revised 12/2018)<br />
34. Roles of <strong>Nurses</strong> in Maintaining Confidentiality of Patient Information (Revised 04/2018)<br />
35. Cosmetic and Dermatological Procedures by <strong>Nurses</strong> (Revised 04/<strong>2021</strong>)<br />
36. Resuscitation Orders, Pronouncement of Death, and Death Certificates (Revised 10/2019)<br />
37. Role of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the Prescribing of Medications to Self and/or Family (Revised<br />
12/2020)<br />
38. **Withdrawn from Publication** (2015)<br />
39. Scope of Registered Nursing Practice in the Deactivation of Implanted Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) and<br />
Ventriculrar Assist Devices (VADs) (Revised 12/2019)<br />
40. Social Media for <strong>Nurses</strong> (Approved 12/2017)<br />
41. RN/LPN Scope of Practice Determination Guidelines (Approved 02/2018)<br />
42. Telehealth and Nursing (Approved 12/2019)<br />
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Amended KBN Regulations for FY<strong>2021</strong><br />
201 KAR 20:057 – Scope and standards of practice of advanced practice registered nurses. Amendment<br />
effective 7/29/2020. The amendments: (1) add restrictions related to the prescribing of controlled<br />
substances for self and family; (2) mirror the KRS 218A.202(2) requirement for KASPER registration for all<br />
DEA registrants; (3) require APRN documents to be uploaded via the ARPN Update online portal, in lieu of<br />
all other methods of transmittal; and (4) modify documentation requirements regarding KASPER reviews<br />
for APRNs who access KASPER data in EMR systems.<br />
201 KAR 20:065 – Professional standards for prescribing Buprenorphine-MonoProduct or Buprenorphine-<br />
Combined-with-Naloxone by APRNs for medication assisted treatment (“MAT”) for opioid use disorder.<br />
Amendments effective 11/19/2020 and 06/16/<strong>2021</strong>. The latter revision:<br />
• abolishes the mental health evaluation requirement, which brings the regulation into greater harmony<br />
with 201 KAR 9:270, thus facilitating collaboration between physicians and APRNs in the treatment of<br />
opioid use disorder;<br />
• relaxes the regulation requirement as to who may serve as a mental health counselor for an APRN’s<br />
opioid use disorder patients, which will bring the regulation into greater harmony with 201 KAR 9:270,<br />
and which will allow other licensed professionals such as LCADCs and CADCs to participate in the<br />
implementation of objective behavioral modification;<br />
• provides a definition of consultation which clarifies the APRNs regulatory obligations when<br />
prescribing Buprenorphine in three (3) contexts: (i) in conjunction with other sedative hypnotics,<br />
stimulants or other opioids; (ii) when prescribing Buprenorphine to pregnant/breastfeeding patients;<br />
(iii) when prescribing a daily dose of greater than sixteen (16) mg daily dose of buprenorphine on an<br />
ongoing basis;<br />
• requires that laboratory test results be completed and reviewed within thirty (30) days of induction,<br />
instead of prior to induction;<br />
• requires patient consent for the release of prior medical records to be obtained within thirty (30) days<br />
of induction;<br />
• requires a pregnancy test only as to female patients of child bearing age and ability, which brings<br />
the regulation into greater harmony with 201 KAR 9:270, thus facilitating collaboration between<br />
physicians and APRNs in the treatment of opioid use disorder;<br />
• relaxes the obstetrical consult requirement for pregnant or breastfeeding patients by, among other<br />
things, allowing the patient to decline the consult;<br />
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• reduces the number of drug/alcohol screens that specifically test for gabapentin and alcohol from<br />
eight (8) each year to two (2) each year;<br />
• brings the regulation into conformity with 201 KAR 20:057 §9(5) by requiring a review of patient<br />
KASPER data every 90 days, instead of at every visit;<br />
• modifies the objective behavioral modification requirement to bring the regulation into greater<br />
harmony with 201 KAR 9:270, thus facilitating collaboration between physicians and APRNs in the<br />
treatment of opioid use disorder; and<br />
• provides instructions on what a buprenorphine prescriber should do when the prescriber determines<br />
that is necessary and appropriate to deviate from the requirements of the regulation in the treatment<br />
of an opioid use disorder patient.<br />
201 KAR 20:085 – Licensure periods and miscellaneous requirements. Amendment effective 12/15/2020.<br />
The amendments: (1) require all KBN licensees to notify KBN of an email address; and (2) specify that the<br />
email address will be exempt from disclosure under the <strong>Kentucky</strong> Open Records Act.<br />
201 KAR 20:110 – Licensure by endorsement. Amendment effective 09/23/2020. The amendment extends<br />
the expiration date of an endorsement application from six (6) months to twelve (12) months.<br />
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201 KAR 20:161 – Investigation and disposition of complaints. Amendment effective 12/15/2020. The<br />
amendments: (1) authorize the submission and service of complaints by email; (2) authorize the random<br />
audit of APRN prescribing practices; (3) require cooperation with audits regarding APRN prescribing; and<br />
(4) allow the initiation of disciplinary action for any potential violation of law.<br />
201 KAR 20:162 – Disciplinary proceedings. Amendment effective 07/29/2020. The amendments: (1)<br />
allow video recording of hearings in lieu of verbatim written transcription; (2) remove financial hardship<br />
as a criteria related to the imposition of hearing costs, though the imposition of such costs remains<br />
discretionary; and (3) specify the hearing rights for KBN licensees who are subject to a loss of their<br />
multistate license designation as a result of a disqualifying event under the Nurse Licensure Compact.<br />
201 KAR 20:230 – Renewal of licenses. Amendment effective 07/29/2020. The amendment clarifies the<br />
deadline for online renewal applications and supporting materials, and specifies that a license will lapse<br />
if the application and supporting materials are not received by midnight on the last day of the licensure<br />
period.<br />
201 KAR 20:320 – Standards for curriculum of pre-licensure registered nurse and practical nurse programs.<br />
Amendment effective 02/04/<strong>2021</strong>. The amendments: (1) define the term “remediation;” (2) define the term<br />
“external examination;” (3) specify that an external exam cannot be used to determine student progression<br />
or graduation; (4) allow external exams to be used as a remediation strategy, but they may not be the sole<br />
remediation strategy; (5) specify that such remediation occur in the same semester or quarter; and (6)<br />
require the use of external exams to be outlined clearly in the academic progression policy of a program of<br />
nursing.<br />
201 KAR 20:370 – Applications for Licensure. Amendments effective 07/29/2020 and 06/16/<strong>2021</strong>. The<br />
2020 amendment deleted a provision regarding the deadline for the submission of renewal applications, as<br />
that requirement has been added to 201 KAR 20:230, as indicated above. The <strong>2021</strong> amendment did not alter<br />
the substance of the regulation text, but amended the renewal applications included within the material<br />
incorporated by reference in the regulation. The changes include: “Verification of primary state of residence<br />
may be required” where PSOR question is present; “Traffic misdemeanors, other DUI, should not be<br />
reported;” remove KHEAA sentence from attestation; added “branch of active duty service” where military<br />
questions is present; require entry of current mailing address each year; change date to 2/<strong>2021</strong>.<br />
201 KAR 20:390 – Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund. Amendment effective 02/04/<strong>2021</strong>. The<br />
amendments: (1) change the scholarship criteria to heighten the emphasis on financial need, as established<br />
by the estimated Federal Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as calculated by the annual FAFSA; (2)<br />
remove healthcare experience from being a factor in award determinations; (3) allow for collection of<br />
amounts owed by a third party collector in cases of breach or default; and (4) to specify that deferment or<br />
method of curing default shall not be available after referral of the debt to a third party collector.<br />
201 KAR 20:410 – Expungement of records. Amendment effective 07/29/2020. The amendments removed<br />
a provision that delayed eligibility for the expungement of consent decrees for ten years, if the consent<br />
decree related to returned checks to practice without an active license, bad debit authorizations or cold<br />
checks to KBN, and failure to obtain required continuing education.<br />
201 KAR 20:411 – Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program standards and credential requirements.<br />
Amendment effective 06/16/<strong>2021</strong>. The text of the regulation is unchanged; however, the SANE renewal<br />
applications have been updated, as have the educational guidelines.<br />
201 KAR 20:600 – Standards for training programs for licensed certified professional midwives. New<br />
regulation effective 07/29/2020. This regulation sets the standards for KBN approval of LCPM training<br />
programs in the Commonwealth.<br />
201 KAR 20:610 – Approval process for training programs for licensed certified professional midwives. New<br />
regulation effective 07/29/2020. This administrative regulation establishes the approval process for training<br />
programs for LCPMs.<br />
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201 KAR 20:620 – Licensing requirements for licensed certified professional midwives. New regulation<br />
effective 07/29/2020. This administrative regulation establishes the fees and requirements for initial<br />
licensure, renewal, and reinstatement for LCPMs.<br />
201 KAR 20:630 – Disciplinary actions for licensed certified professional midwives. New regulation effective<br />
07/29/2020. This administrative regulation establishes conditions for disciplinary action, permits a penalty<br />
in addition to other disciplinary actions, and provides an appeal process.<br />
201 KAR 20:640 – Requirements for informed consent for licensed certified professional midwives. New<br />
regulation effective 07/29/2020. This administrative regulation establishes requirements for informed<br />
consent for LCPMs.<br />
201 KAR 20:650 – Licensed certified professional midwives permitted medical tests and formulary. New<br />
regulation effective 07/29/2020. This administrative regulation establishes the medical tests and formulary<br />
for LCPMs.<br />
201 KAR 20:660 – Licensed certified professional midwives duty to report. New regulation effective<br />
07/29/2020. Amendments effective 06/16/<strong>2021</strong>. This administrative regulation establishes reporting<br />
requirements for LCPMs, and directs the review of those reports. The <strong>2021</strong> amendments: (1) remove the<br />
requirement for reporting the outcome of all referrals; (2) provide for the confidentiality of LCPM incident<br />
reports and annual reports; (3) require the reporting of aggregate incident and annual report data that does<br />
not disclose confidential information; and (4) incorporate the new annual report form by reference.<br />
201 KAR 20:670 – Licensed certified professional midwives consultation, collaboration, and referral<br />
provisions. New regulation effective 07/29/2020. This administrative regulation establishes the process for,<br />
and the list of conditions requiring, collaboration, consultation, and referral.<br />
201 KAR 20:680 – Licensed certified professional midwives client records. New regulation effective<br />
07/29/2020. This administrative regulation establishes requirements for recordkeeping by LCPMs.<br />
201 KAR 20:690 – Licensed certified professional midwives transfer guidelines. New regulation effective<br />
07/29/2020. This administrative regulation establishes requirements for licensed certified professional<br />
midwives regarding the transfer of care.<br />
Emergency regulation revisions ongoing as of 06/30/<strong>2021</strong> per SB150 (2020RS)<br />
201 KAR 20:057 – Scope and standards of practice of advanced practice registered nurses. Emergency<br />
modification effective 03/31/2020. The temporary changes suspended the 201 KAR 20:057 Section 7<br />
requirement for the filing of collaborative agreement notifications, in conjunction with the simultaneous<br />
suspension of all collaborative agreement requirements in KRS 314.042(8,10).<br />
201 KAR 20:320 – Standards for curriculum of prelicensure registered nurse and practical nurse programs.<br />
The amendment relaxed enforcement of RN and LPN education requirements. Specifically, the onehundred-twenty<br />
(120) hour integrated practicum is no longer confined to a concentrated period of seven<br />
(7) consecutive weeks. Also, the fifty percent (50%) simulation cap has been abolished, and the practicum<br />
may be up to 100% simulation.<br />
Emergency regulation revisions per SB150 (2020RS) that are no longer effective<br />
The following regulations were modified temporarily to provide a path to licensure while fingerprintdriven<br />
criminal background checks and scheduling of the NCLEX were delayed due to social distancing<br />
requirements. Also, continuing competency requirements for reinstatement applicants were suspended.<br />
On 03/05/<strong>2021</strong>, all emergency modifications related to fingerprint-driven criminal background checks<br />
were rescinded in light of the implementation of IdentoGO fingerprint scanning across the Commonwealth,<br />
and the renewed availability of the NCLEX. CE requirements for reinstatement applicants resumed<br />
their effectiveness on the same date. Emails have been sent to all licensees who obtained licensure<br />
or reinstatement without fingerprints and NCLEX results, to advise the recipients of the deadline for<br />
completion of these requirements.<br />
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Protecting the Public Through Investigation and Enforcement<br />
Pursuant to KRS 314 and 201 KAR 20, the KBN investigates and, where appropriate, disciplines licensees,<br />
credential holders, applicants, and those who hold a privilege to practice in <strong>Kentucky</strong> through a compact<br />
license. During this fiscal year, the KBN received 2055 complaints an increase of over 10% from the number<br />
received the previous year and closed 2222 complaints an increase of over 25% from the number closed the<br />
previous year.<br />
Through a collaborative effort with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of the Inspector<br />
General the KBN performed two audits to ensure compliance with prescribing laws during this fiscal year:<br />
APRNs who held a current DEA number without a KASPER account and APRNs who held a KASPER<br />
account without the required <strong>Kentucky</strong> Online Gateway account. Further, when complaints are received<br />
regarding APRNs the provider’s KASPER prescribing report is evaluated to determine whether additional<br />
analysis is needed. These actions are in addition to the review that is conducted on every complaint<br />
received by the KBN.<br />
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<strong>Kentucky</strong> Alternative Recovery Effort (KARE) for <strong>Nurses</strong> Program<br />
The <strong>Kentucky</strong> Alternative Recovery Effort (KARE) for <strong>Nurses</strong> Program was developed and is offered by the<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong> Board of Nursing to identify nurses whose abilities to provide nursing care are compromised by<br />
a Substance Use Disorder with the goal of assisting these nurses so that they can return to competent and<br />
safe practice. The foundation of the KARE for <strong>Nurses</strong> Program is that substance use disorders are treatable<br />
and that the nurse’s recovery and return to competent nursing practice is in the best interest of the nurse<br />
and public health.<br />
Candidates for the KARE for <strong>Nurses</strong> Program must be a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, or<br />
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensed in the Commonwealth of <strong>Kentucky</strong>, or an applicant for<br />
such licensure. In order to be eligible for admission into or continued participation in the KARE Program,<br />
candidates and participants must agree to the terms set forth in the KARE for <strong>Nurses</strong> Program Agreement.<br />
“Thank you so much. I appreciate you and all you do. This is a great program that not only holds me accountable,<br />
but also gives me the support I need through my recovery. I look forward to the next 3 years.” – S.B.<br />
“I want to thank you for all the guidance and encouragement you have provided on my recovery journey to<br />
sobriety, wholeness and finding me again.” – J.T.<br />
“I can’t stress enough how grateful I am for all the blessings I have received in my recovery and I would like<br />
to thank the Board of Nursing for giving nurses the opportunity to recover and stay in the field!!!” – D.C.<br />
“I wanted to thank you for all your patience and help! I appreciate everything.” – S.R.<br />
“Thanks for everything. You have been very helpful and kind. It has really helped and meant a lot over the<br />
years.” – D.A.<br />
“Thank you so very much!!!! This program truly helped save my life; I am so very grateful!!!” – P.E.<br />
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Protecting the Public Through Licensure and Credentialing<br />
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Communications<br />
Throughout the majority of this fiscal year, the KBN offices were closed to the public and employees<br />
maximized telecommuting. These changes necessitated that KBN staff reimagine how to provide excellent<br />
customer service in the context of the challenges presented by the pandemic. As many public agencies<br />
have done, the KBN transitioned to virtual platforms and an increased customer service response based<br />
largely on telephone calls and emails. While all branches of the KBN fielded inquiries from constituents and<br />
members of the public, the Professional Support Branch and Credentials Branch fielded the highest volume<br />
of contacts.<br />
Communications: Credentials Branch<br />
During the course of this fiscal year, the Credentials Branch responded to over 60,500 phone calls from<br />
licensees, applicants, and the public. It should be noted that the majority of these communications were<br />
fielded by seven Credentials Branch employees.<br />
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Communications: Professional Support Branch Practice Inquiries<br />
During the fiscal year July 1, 2020 – June 30, <strong>2021</strong>, KBN Nursing Consultants responded to one thousand<br />
fifty-eight (1058) practice inquiries via email and seven hundred ten (710) via telephone. Inquiries<br />
responded to via phone call and followed up by email are included in the total number of email responses.<br />
Email Responses<br />
The following chart illustrates the number of email responses by license type. Of the total one thousand<br />
fifty-eight (1058) email responses:<br />
• Five hundred sixty-four (564) - fifty-eight percent (58%) APRNs;<br />
• One hundred seventy-seven (177) - seventeen percent (17%) RNs;<br />
• Two hundred seventy-five (275) - twenty-six percent (26%) to LPNs;<br />
• Sixteen (16) - two percent (2%) dialysis technicians (DT),<br />
• One (1) - less than one percent (>1%) licensed certified professional midwives (LCPM);<br />
• Nineteen (19) - two percent (2%) SANE; and<br />
• Six (6) - one percent (1%) Other.<br />
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Telephone Inquiry Responses<br />
Practice Inquires responded to via telephone: During this time, practice nursing consultants responded to<br />
seven hundred ten (710) practice inquiries via telephone.<br />
Of the seven hundred ten (710) responses:<br />
• Four hundred eighty-one (481) - sixty-eight percent (68%) were not specific to license type;<br />
• One hundred fifty-two (152) – twenty-two percent (22%) APRNs;<br />
• Twenty-three (23) – three percent (3%) RNs;<br />
• Twenty-four (24) – three percent (3%) LPNs; and<br />
• Thirty (30) – four percent (4%) Other.<br />
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Presentations<br />
Prior to COVID-19, KBN staff regularly presented at conferences and programs of nursing, often hosting<br />
meetings. Opportunities for in-person presentations were limited during this fiscal year; however, KBN staff<br />
members pivoted to virtual presentations. The following list includes highlights of presentations conducted<br />
by KBN staff members:<br />
• Webinar for Licensed Certified Professional Midwives<br />
• Medical Staff Services <strong>Association</strong> (Webinar)<br />
• RN/PN Faculty Essentials<br />
• Madisonville Community College<br />
• Campbellsville University<br />
• Program Administrators Q & A<br />
• NAPNAP<br />
• Nurse Leadership Presentation Students*<br />
• APRN University of <strong>Kentucky</strong> COVID-19<br />
• Nurse Leadership Presentation <strong>Nurses</strong> with the <strong>Kentucky</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong>*<br />
• APRN University of Louisville COVID-19<br />
• Weekly presentations on the impact of Indiana joining the Nurse Licensure Compact and the impact<br />
on <strong>Kentucky</strong> license holders<br />
• <strong>Kentucky</strong> League for Nursing Conference<br />
• Presentation for the following programs of nursing regarding the licensure process: Bellarmine<br />
College; University of <strong>Kentucky</strong>; University of Louisville, Louisville; University of Louisville, Owensboro;<br />
Galen College<br />
*Beginning in March of <strong>2021</strong>, the KBN began offering the Nurse Leadership Program four (4) times annually.<br />
Two presentations are for nursing students in their last semester or quarter of a nursing program and two<br />
are for current nurses. Each presentation was limited to 500 participants.<br />
Social Media Initiative<br />
The KBN launched a social media initiative on March 1, <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
47 tweets between<br />
March 1 – June 30, <strong>2021</strong><br />
52 Facebook posts between<br />
March 1 – June 30, <strong>2021</strong><br />
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KBN Connection<br />
The KBN Connection is published on a quarterly basis and is distributed to over 90,000 licensees, credential<br />
holders, healthcare facilities, health departments, programs of nursing, and other interested parties.<br />
At the time of KNA publication, additional data points were pending. Please visit www.kbn.ky.gov for the<br />
final version of the <strong>Kentucky</strong> Board of Nursing <strong>Annual</strong> Report.<br />
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