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New Statewide APN group forming
February 28, 2010
27 February 2010
Good day to you APNO Members
I am pleased to present an overview of the first Missouri Council on Advanced Practice for Missouri APNs in Jefferson City, MO at the Missouri Nurses Association Office. This first official gathering of regional Advanced Practice Registered Nurses from around Missouri is the first organized attempt (that I am aware of) to develop and implement a Missouri Statewide APRN group. The premise is for Missouri APRNs to be made aware of common and uncommon professional issues, and address these challenges as a cohesive unit rather than in fragmentation. All independent APRN groups are invited to have a representative sit at this “table”. That representative has the opportunity to present the ideas and concerns of their respective memberships whether they are MONA members or not. The representative that sits at the table does need to be a MONA member to have voting rights.
There are approximately 670 APRNs in our Southwest region to the Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas lines. I am uncertain how many members are in the 4 State APRN group. I am certain of how many members we currently have in APNO.
I am certain that unless we increase professional membership and begin to push ourselves to become more aware and involved in our profession ……………..the status quo is just that.
I encourage you all to download the attached guidelines and review. This is a first and great opportunity to pull the different regional APN groups together to form one “large” representation for us all.
This is a good thing.
The following representatives from different regional Advanced Practice Groups were present.
MONA SIG
Columbia, MO
Lila Pennington, DNP, APRN, FNP/GNP-C
penningtonl@missouri.edu
Advance Practice Nurses of the Ozarks (APNO)
Springfield, MO
David LaFevers, DNP, RN, FNP-C
wdlafevers@gmail.com
St. Louis Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (StLPNPs)
St. Louis, MO
Sandy Summers, PNP
Summers_s@kids.wustl.edu
Missouri Coalition of Nurses in Advanced Practice (MCNAP)
Special Interest Group of the 7th district of the Missouri Nurses Association (MONA)
Columbia, MO
Chairperson: Zorina Pina-Hauan, MSN, APRN-BC, FNP: email: ZMP@Hauan.org
Heartland Advance Practice Nurses (HAPNN)
Cape Girardeau, MO
Angela Selzer
aselzer@sehosp.org
St. Louis Nurses in Advanced Practice (SNAP)
St. Louis, MO
Rhonda Hageman
rkhageman@hotmail.com
Capital City Nurse Practitioners (CCNP)
Jefferson City, MO
Jeanne Naeger
jnaegerfnp@yahoo.com
The discussion began and focused attention upon
the development of strategic planning regarding APNs across the state
how to utilize the experience of other states in the development of “State” level advanced practice groups
barriers to practice, perceived and actual
frequency of meetings
appointments of officers and expectations for participation of such positions
how to involve “all” levels of those professionals given the professional status of Advanced Practice Nurses
the development of methods to build coalitions between different professions with similar challenges
I have attached a copy of the Missouri Council on Advanced Practice Operational Guidelines for you to read. Just as APNO was a fledgling at one time and needed great support to become something greater, So will MoCAP! I and others will be seeking support from around the state and beyond. Your much needed support and guidance is appreciated.
Respectfully and with enthusiasm,
Dave LaFevers, DNP, RN, FNP-C
MISSOURI COUNCIL ON ADVANCED PRACTICE
Operational Guidelines
INTRODUCTION
The Missouri Council on Advanced Practice (MOCAP) is an organization of Missouri Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) that operates as an organizational unit within the formal structure of the Missouri Nurses Association (MONA). Its mission is to nurture, enhance and promote the role of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. It includes organized APRN chapters throughout the state that collaborate within these guidelines to insure that APRNs have the opportunity to practice professional nursing to the full magnitude of their educational preparation, knowledge, skills and experience.
MISSION
The purpose of MOCAP shall be to:
• Nurture, enhance and promote the role of APRNs in their delivery of primary health care in a variety of clinical settings.
• Educate and promote APRNs as health care policy makers.
• Provide educational opportunities for the professional growth and development of APRNs.
• Foster networking opportunities among members.
• Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration with other professional groups.
• Promote activities that enhance the visibility of the APRN role in Missouri.
• Promote and support APRN chapters throughout Missouri.
• Support the mission of MONA.
MEMBERSHIP
Missouri APRNs who are MONA members are eligible to join MOCAP.
OFFICERS
The Chair of the MONA APRN-SIG will serve as the Chair of MOCAP. The Vice Chair and Secretary shall be appointed by MOCAP members. All officers must be APRNs and have active MONA membership. Officers may be retired APRNs. APRN Chapter Chair/Presidents or designee will have one seat on MOCAP.
DUTIES:
Chair: The Chair shall have the following duties:
• serve as presiding officer of the Missouri Council of APRNs meetings
• serve as presiding officer of the Executive Committee
• represent APRNs on the MONA Board of Directors
• make all required appointments of standing committee Chairpersons
• perform other duties as needed
The Chair will provide leadership related to achievement of MOCAP goals and represent MOCAP when MONA CEO requests. The term of office is two years with a new chair being appointed in odd numbered years. The Missouri Council of APRNs Chair will represent APRNs on the MONA Board of Directors with a voice and vote.
Vice Chair: The Vice Chair shall assume the duties of the Chair in her or his absence. The Vice Chair assists the chair as needed and arranges/confirms meeting rooms and food/beverages for the quarterly meetings. The term of office is two years with a new Vice Chair be appointed in even numbered years.
Secretary: The Secretary shall oversee the proper recording of the proceedings of MOCAP and Executive Committee meetings and conference calls, disseminate the minutes, post listserv announcements, serve as a liaison for webpage postings and perform other duties as assigned. The Secretary will also be responsible for the MOCAP sign-in table at quarterly meetings, except as provided by MONA staff members. The term of office is two years and with a new Secretary being appointed in even numbered years.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
COMPOSITION: The Executive Committee shall be composed of the Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The Chair shall serve as presiding officer of the Executive Committee. In the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall preside. The Secretary shall serve as Secretary to the Executive Committee. A majority of the voting members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum.
DUTIES: The Executive Committee shall serve as the governing body of Missouri Council of APRNs. The Committee is empowered to act in the interim between meetings and must report any actions taken to the full Council of APRNs. The Committee may adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its business. Those rules shall be consistent with the organizational bylaws of the parent organization, MONA. The Executive Committee meets, as needed, at the discretion of the Chair in cooperation with committee members, and may conduct its business by conference call.
NOMINATIONS & APPOINTMENTS
The MONA APRN-SIG Chair, who serve as MOCAP Chair, will be elected biennially in odd numbered years. The Vice Chair and Secretary will be appointed in even numbered years.
APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES
MOCAP will appoint the Vice Chair and Secretary from members of MOCAP. If the office of Secretary becomes vacant before the end of the term of office, the Chair, with the agreement of the Executive Committee, can appoint a replacement so that the business of MOCAP continues, uninterrupted. If the Vice Chair position becomes vacant prior to the completion of the term, a new candidate will be appointed at the full Council meeting, by vote of the Council members present.
MEETINGS
MOCAP meetings will be held quarterly. The Executive Committee shall designate the time and place of the meetings which shall be posted on the MONA website (www.missourinurses.org). The Chair, as necessary, shall call special meetings with notice sent via the APRN listserv, as soon as possible prior to the scheduled meeting date. Meetings shall follow Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (current edition). A majority of the voting council members shall constitute a quorum.
COMMITTEES
The Executive Committee may appoint committees annually. Committees may include Professional Education, Public Relations, Membership, Scholarships/Awards, and other designated committees. Committees may also be appointed as Ad Hoc. The Chair shall appoint the chairs of all committees.
• The Chair is an ex-officio member of all committees.
• All Committees report to the Executive Committee.
• All Committee Chairs and members must be members of MONA.
CHAPTERS
Purpose: To increase APRN participation in activities by bringing together members who have common interests or pursuits. Interests may include, but are not limited to, geographical location, continuing education, workplace or other professional issues.
• Membership in a Chapter is open to all APRNs.
• Meetings are held at times and locations convenient to participants and may be posted on the MONA website and MONA events may be posted on Chapter websites.
• Meetings may be open to non-members of MONA.
• Each Chapter Chair or designee must attempt to attend regularly scheduled Missouri Council of APRNs meetings.
• Each Chapter should have a Chair who oversees the Chapter’s activities and a Secretary who records Chapter proceedings.
• If the Chapter Chair is not a MONA member, the Chapter must select a designee who is a MONA member.
• The Chapter Chair/President or designee will be allowed one vote on MOCAP.
• Chapters may engage in independent fundraising projects for the discretionary support of Chapter activities.
MOCAP Responsibilities to MONA
• Provide MONA CEO with a copy of any suggested revisions to current operational guidelines, for review, feedback, and MONA Board of Directors approval.
• The MOCAP’s Secretary shall forward the names and addresses of all Chapter officers and MOCAP representatives immediately following their election or appointment to the MONA Office Services Coordinator.
• Provide the MONA Office an events calendar of all meetings and/or events of the various chapters for publication on the MONA website.
• Submit an annual report to MONA listing goals, activities, outcomes and membership.
• The MOCAP Chair will represent the APRNs on the MONA Board of Directors.
DISSOLUTION
If MOCAP dissolves at any time, any assets shall go to the Missouri Nurses Foundation.
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
The rules contained in Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (current edition) shall govern the decisions of MOCAP at all levels of the organization in all cases where they do not conflict with the adopted policies and procedures.
AMENDMENTS
The Executive Committee may recommend amendments. A majority vote of MOCAP members present at any meeting will ratify proposed amendments to these guidelines which will be forwarded to the MONA Board of Directors for approval.
Approved by MONA Board 12/11/09
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