Nebraska Organization of Nurse Leaders
State
Business Meeting
August 8, 2014
10:00 – 1:30 pm
York NE
President: Dee Ernesti
Members Present: Nicole Blaser, Cindy Costanzo, Dee Ernesti, Carol Kampschnieder, Rose Leavitt, Judy McGee, Rick Missell, Pam Uhlir, Linda Walline, Jan Wintle
Members Absent: Tammy McMichael, Dana Steiner
Agenda Item:
Discussion/Decisions Made
Follow-Up/Responsible Person
Call to order
The business meeting was called to order at 1005
Minutes
Minutes of the April 11, 2014 meeting were approved as written.
Motion to approve minutes by
Rick Missell, seconded by Jan
Wintle
Treasurer’s Report
Account Balance as of June 301 is $9417.17
Motion to approve treasurer
report with corrections by Carol
Kampschnieder, seconded by
Nichole Blaser
Budget
It appears that a budget for 2014 was not prepared. Discussions concerning the current
Motion to increase dues to $50
expenses and projected income were held. It was proposed to increase the state dues portion
for State by Rick Missell,
of the dues collected by the districts to $50 from $35. Current budgeted items for 2014 include seconded by Carol
Kampschnieder. Board approved
AONE membership, President and Secretary/Treasurer $220 each
$440.00
to start with dues in 2015.
AONE Convention/Chapter Leaders Meeting/Regional Meetings
$2,500.00
Dee will draft communication
Insurance – unknown
$
concerning the changes for the
Registered agent – unknown
$
districts.
Scholarship/Conferences/Certifications/Awards
$1,000.00
Misc/Postage/Copying/Brochures
$100.00
Board Meeting Rooms/Meals
$600.00
Fall NHA Convention Costs
$2,000.00
Sponsorship (NNA legislative day, NAC, etc.)
$1350.00
Promotional Activities/Website
$500.00
Nebraska Organization of Nurse Leaders
State
Agenda Item:
Discussion/Decisions Made
Follow-Up/Responsible
Person
Refocus budget on strategic plan – need to be more focused with use of funds and use
strategic plan to guide us in future support of initiatives. Identify the use of sponsorship dollars
for the year and philosophy of support.
Have to provide value to the membership.
Model other states
Old Business
IRS Update
NHA
AONE and Chapter
Affiliate Meeting
NONL-sponsored
Mentoring Award
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All districts and the state are currently in compliance – Dee will check with Tim Coufal about
becoming our registered agent.
Annual NHA meeting program information – Dr. Helen Chappel – Center for Health Policy at
Creighton University. She will present on ethical dilemmas for nurse leaders in Nebraska
Program will be Wednesday with 2 presentations. NONL will be able to attend Key Note
presentation with the 2 NONL presentations. Explore possibility of networking meeting
sponsored by NONL after NHA meeting.
Distinguished Leader Mentorship applications reviewed and awards going to Carol Wahl and
Jody Kempnich.
Website Updates
We have had issues with contacting website administrator. Will continue to work on
developing website.
Identifying and Marketing
to new NONL potential
members
Strategic Plan Goal
Identified areas of focus as building alliances and engaging the membership. Plan to divide the
board members into two groups
Building alliances – Cindy Costanzo, Pam Uhlir, Judy McGee, Jan Wintle, Dee Ernesti
Engage membership - Linda Walline, Rose Leavitt, Rick Missell, Dana Steiner, Carol
Kampschnieder, Nicole Blaser
Reports to be sent to Rose for
minutes.
Cindy Costanzo will send
information regarding cost of
award.
Explore options for supporting NONL
Retired executives, retired nurses group from Alegent, Volunteers that are retired to help with
organizations who wish to remain active.
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Agenda Item:
New Business
NHA Management Services
for Nebraska VolunteerGoverned Health Care
Organizations
Strategic planning
March of Dimes
Standing Reports
NAC Leadership
Center for Nursing
State Board of Nursing
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District Reports
District 1
District 2
District 3
Discussion/Decisions Made
Information from Jon is attached to minutes – everyone is to read and send back
questions/concerns of what we need Dee. Costs?
Follow-Up/Responsible
Person
Within one week – read and
email Dee
Explore options for member participations
Use technology to get participation due to distance
Use experts in our own organization’s – 4 times per year vary locations Western Nebraska,
GI/Kearney, Omaha/Lincoln, enhance nursing leaders ability have quality as part of every
presentation.
Lunch and learn monthly offerings, once get website going – free to NONL members
All groups together – NAC, NNA, NONL, and Center for Nursing. Change the structure for the
state umbrella organization potential to use the Idaho model – all at table but all maintain
individual identity – leveraging all the different groups.
Host presidents meeting – create vision for unified nursing. World café process, this year start
dialogue and discuss – invite sue Crawford. May need take to the state legislature.
Develop model – what need to be successful – must have executive leadership role for
continuity to make it work.
Robert wood Johnson grant – explore opportunity to write grant to support new model.
MOD – nurse leader - awards Information is attached
Reports to be sent to Rose to for
minutes.
Reports to be sent to Rose to for
minutes.
Reports to be sent to Rose to for
minutes.
Reports to be sent to Rose to for
minutes.
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Agenda Item:
Next Meetings and
Adjournment
Discussion/Decisions Made
10-10-14 10am – 2pm, Chances R, York
Follow-Up/Responsible
Person
Rose will send Outlook invite
HCAPS Webinar series Judy was discussing at the meeting – information below that she
received.
HCAHPS Breakthrough Webinar Series
NeRHA is pleased to partner with Custom Learning Systems and Brian Lee, CSP to bring to you
what we hope to be an enriching and beneficial series - HCAHPS Breakthrough Webinar Series,
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If you are interested in joining us for this dynamic, high impact series, we have arranged a 1
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Questions?
Email Amy Lester at alester@mwhc-inc.com or give us a call at 402-421-2356
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