July 2016

Professionally Speaking
Volume 58, Issue 7
MODNA Election Issue 
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Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. July... the month we celebrate the nations independence. The Fourth of July is celebrated with fireworks, trips to the pool, and tasty BBQ! But let's not forget the history behind the Fourth of July is a long one and it's important to celebrate the true meaning behind Independence Day and pay homage to America's quest for freedom.

If you would like to get involved with advocating for our nursing profession and become the go-to-nurse in your legislative district then you might be interested in the ONA Legislative Ambassador program.   The Advocacy Academy will be July 25, 2016 at ONA Headquarters. You will receive robust training which will include education on the political process and how to communicate with legislators. If you are interested in becoming a Legislative Ambassador, please email lwalker@ohnurses.org .

The Nursing License Plate Bill (Senate Bill 159), sponsored by State Senator Jim Hughes (R-Gahanna), passed unanimously out of the Ohio House of Representatives in May. The nursing themed license plate will help fund nursing scholarships and research grants from the Ohio Nurses Foundation - the charitable arm of the Ohio Nurses Association whose mission is to advance nursing through education, research and scholarships. We will keep you updated as to when the license plate will be at the BMV.

Just a reminder: MODNA elections are in August. This special edition of Professionally Speaking provides you with a look at our candidates through their biographies. Voting will be open from August 1st through the 14th and ballots will be sent to you via email for electronic voting.

Enjoy the rest of the summer!!

~ Barb Welch, M.S., R.N.
   President MODNA

Voting Period and Process
Participation in our first electronic voting format last year was markedly  increased over previous yea rs (yeah!), so we will again have an electronic ballot for election of this year's MOD association leaders.    We will be using VotingPlace.net to manage this process again for us this year. VotingPlace.net allows us to conduct secure, anonymous elections via any internet connected computers. Every eligible voting member within MODNA will receive an email message from VotingPlace.net containing a link to click on to access our voting ballot. Members who do not have email addresses on file with MODNA will receive a hard copy of the voting ballot via US mail. The voting period begins on August 1, 2016 and ends on August 14, 2016. 

Meet Your Candidates
2016 - 2017 MODNA Ballot
 
 
President (1): 
   

Barbara Welch, RN, MS   
  
   
Master of Science in Nursing, Clinical Systems Management/ Informatics, Excelsior College, New York; AAS, Medical Assistant, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio; Diploma - RN, St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, Youngstown, Ohio 

Area of Practice: Practice, Education and Informatics
Present Position: Emergency Department and Urgent Care Clinical Informatics Nurse, Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, Ohio
 
Professional Experience: Masters prepared nurse who delivers compassionate, empathetic and high quality care in various settings. Over 30 years' experience in the medical field including volunteer at hospitals, medical assisting, nurse assistant, combat medic, registered nurse on medical surgical floor, ICU, CCU, Orthopedics, and Emergency Department. The last 4 ½ years I have been working as a Clinical Informatics Nurse. I am passionate about patient safety and making the front line staff's job as easy as possible so they can focus on the patient. Professional experience also includes acute care, leadership, high level autonomy, preceptor, strong clinical judgement, promote evidence-based practice, and problem solving ability.

Association Experience:
  • Mid-Ohio District Nurses Association (1997-present)
  • President (2014- Present)  
  • Board Member (2012-2014)
    • ONA Board Member (2015-present)
    • Staffing Task Force (2016-present)
    • ONA CEO Search Committee (2016-present)
    • Ohio Nurses Foundation Board Member (2013 to present)
    • Vice President 2010
    • Treasurer 2009
    • Treasurer Elect 2008, 2007
    • Member at Large 2004, 2002
    • Negotiating Committee 2009,2007,2005,2003
    • Labor Management Committee 2007-2010
    • Professional Management Committee 2007-2010
  • Ohio Nurses Association (1997-present)
  • American Nurses Association (1997-present)
  • Ohio State University Nurses Organization (1997-2010)
  • ONA Biannual Conference 2015,2013, 2011, 2009, 2007
  • ANA Biannual Conference 2008, 2010, 2012
  • Membership Assembly 2013
  • Sigma Theta Tau International- Tau Kappa Chapter
  • The International Women's Leadership Association
  • American Nursing Informatics Association
  • American Forensic Nurses Association
  • Worldwide Who's Who 2015
  • Continental Who's Who 2016

Reason for Seeking Office: I have been a member of ONA since 1997. I have actively participated in my professional association since 2000 when I got involved with OSUNO. I have held many positions in our professional association throughout the years. I am currently MODNA president. Throughout the last 2 years you have witnessed my enthusiasm, passion and determination for the nursing profession. The Board and I are currently working on a new strategic plan for MODNA. I would like to continue to work on the strategic plan for the next 2 years to complete what the board started . 
   
1st Vice President (1):
 

Jessica Dzubak, RN    
   
ADN: Mercer County Community College; BSN Candidate 2016: Ohio University; Certifications include: TNCC, ACLS, ASLS

Area of Practice: Emergency Department, Level II Trauma Center

Present Position:Staff RN at Riverside Methodist Hospital ED

Professional Experience:
Prior to working in the ED, I have worked as a staff nurse in long-term acute care. I also have experience as a clinical manager for a cardiology practice, school nursing, and care coordination.

Association Experience: 
  • Council on Practice for the Ohio Nurses Association.
  • Member of MODNA, ONA and the ANA
  • 2016 MODNA/Columbus Foundation scholarship recipient

Reason for Seeking Office: My professional goals include being active in my local nursing associations. I believe nurses should be involved in their community and strive to push the profession of nursing forward .                    


David Shields, MSN, RN, QTTT 
    
Area of Practice: Education & Practice
   
Present Position:Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Capital University;  Staff Nurse, Outpatient Surgery, Doctors Hospital

Professional Experience: Registered Nurse since 1976, staff nurse, unit manager, nursing supervisor (ED, Critical Care supervisor, Nursing faculty since 2006

Association Experience:
  • Mid-Ohio District Nurses Association (1994-present)
  • Board Member (six years)
    • member at large (four years)
    • 1st Vice President (2014 - Present)
  • MODNA Committees
    • Legislative
    • Awards/scholarship
     
  • ONA convention delegate (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016)
  
Reason for Seeking Office: I have always been an advocate for nursing and for ONA/MODNA. I enjoy working with other board members planning the future of MODNA and working to bring in new members. I believe that I have the expertise to contribute to and carry out our strategic plan. 
 
I look forward to serving the membership in my second term as 1st VP.
 
  Treasurer (1):
 

Jessica Dzubak, RN    
   
See 1st Vice President listing for Bio 
 
 
Christine Frank-Scott, CCRN, RN, BSN, JD
   
Bachelors of Science in Nursing;Juris Doctorate

Area of Practice: Critical Care Staff Nurse- SICU; Attorney

Present Position: Ohio State University Hospital's SICU critical care staff nurse since 1990. Critical Care Registered Nurse 2015. Clinical Ladder IV Staff RN 2016. Co-founder/chair of Critical Care Online Journal Club (2014-present). SICU's Quality Improvement Committee member/co-chair (2005-2014). SICU Education Committee member (2013-2014).  An attorney practicing civil law for my own law firm since 2003. A court mediator for Franklin County Municipal Court (2000-2012).

Organizational Experience:
  • ONA member (1990 - present)
  • ONA's Council of Practice - two years
  • Mid-Ohio District Nurses Association's Treasurer (2014-2016)
  • Mid-Ohio District Nurses Association's (MODNA) Board of Directors (2007-2013)
  • MODNA's Nominations Committee member (2009-2014)
  • Ohio State University Nurses Organization's negotiation team (2011, 2013, and 2016)
  • Ohio State University Nurses Organization's 2nd Vice President (2013-2015)
Reason for Seeking Office: I have been truly honored to serve as your MODNA Treasurer over my current term and want to continue in that role for another term. Nurses are professionals in every sense of the word. Nurses have many professional organizations which to become involved in throughout their nursing careers. I want to be involved in advancing the professional practice of nursing. It is important to me to be involved in our local professional organization. Every nurse should be knowledgeable on current issues affecting nursing and the delivery of health care. I have been a member of ONA, MODNA, and OSUNO since 1990. I am honored and pleased to serve my fellow nurses in your organization. I want to continue to represent nurses and present your ideas and issues. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
 
Board of Directors (4):  
 
 

Mary Frances Abbott, WH-CNP, MSN, RN  
   
Area of Practice: Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
  
Present Position: Clinical Coordinator Hondros
College of Nursing

Professional Experience: I have been a Nurse for 29 years and Nurse Practitioner for 26 of those years. I began my practice as an RN in N.I.C.U. in Pennsylvania working there for 3 years as a Helicopter Retrieval nurse for preterm Infants. I entered University of Pennsylvania in 1990 in the Woman's Health Nurse Practitioner Program. After graduating I began my career with Family Planning and then in Private practice until my collaborating physician retired. I was recruited back to Planned Parenthood in Connecticut and worked in that position for 7 years. I was looking for something new and was able to change focus to Psychiatry working in this area for 10 years . After relocating to Ohio 2009 I taught Psychiatric nursing and also worked at the Health Department in the Sexual Health Clinic. I have been in my current position for 2 years and enjoy the world of academia. My position allows me to have contact with the students as well as the clinical sites. I also cover clinical and classes when needed and enjoy watching students learn and grow.

Association Experience : I have been associated with MODNA first when I began at the Health Department and now currently.
 
Reason for Seeking Office: Nursing has always been good to me and I have always loved what it represents. It would give me great pleasure to have a greater part in both political and practice issues to ensure the future of nursing continues in a positive direction.
 
 
Jessica Dzubak, RN, ADN  
   
  See 1st Vice President listing for Bio
 
 
Kim Ebright, RN  
   
Present Position: Registered Staff Nurse on the Second Unit of The Ross Heart Hospital.
 
Professional Experience:
I have over eighteen years as a Registered Nurse in practice and bedside education.I was at Grant Hospital for four years on the cardiac unit. I have been at OSU Ross Heart Hospital for fourteen years, doing Critical Care Cardiac Nursing.

Organizational Experience:
  • Ohio Nurses Association member
  • MODNA member
  • MODNA Board (2014 - present)
  • American Association of Critical-Care Nurse member
  • Unit Leadership Committee on 2 Ross
  • Captain of the Heart Walk on 2 Ross
  • Leader of Journal Club
  • Volunteer for Community Blood Pressure Screening
Reason for Seeking Office: To better serve the nursing population. I want to be an active member in MODNA committees. To use my nursing abilities differently, away from the bedside of staff nursing.
 
 
 


Katheryn Fernandez, PhD, RN  
   
Area of Practice: Nursing Education
   
Present Position: Associate Professor at Mount Carmel College of Nursing
 
Professional Experience: I worked in the hospital setting as a perioperative nurse prior to going to graduate school. I have worked in community mental health counseling, addiction treatment, corporate health training and drug free workplace training since graduate school. My primary focus for the last 16 years has been and continues to be nursing education; focusing on leadership, first year experience, psychology and gerontology.
 
Association Experience: I am a long time member of ONA, but in the last several years have been working to increase my participation in ONA and MODNA. I have been the ONA consultant to the Ohio Student Nurse Association for the last 18 months. During this time we have built strong connections with the ONA and are actively involved in many events with the ONA. I try to attend each monthly MODNA meeting and feel ready to increase my involvement by holding an office.
 
I invite students to attend MODNA meetings and work hard to encourage their attendance. I have also coached students to volunteer at ONA events such as First Book and community health fairs. I strive to be a role model for them, demonstrating professional involvement and helping them experience what it means to be a member first hand.
 
Reason for Seeking Office: Engaging fellow nurses and student nurses to be aware of and active in the association is my way of helping to maintain and improve professionalism in nursing.
Encouraging others to continue to learn and share knowledge in this fast paced, ever changing profession is vital. Mentoring and role modeling are important characteristics in building and maintaining a strong future in nursing. I am actively engaged with nursing students and believe that increasing my participation in MODNA will help me further model the importance of active membership in the association for our future nurses. 
 
 
 
Phyllis Scheiderer, BSN, RN, LNC,
CCHP-A  
   
Area of Practice: Administration, Assessment Specialist, Legal Nurse Consultant, Consulting

Professional Experience: NCCHC surveyor, Patient Health Status Assessor, Prison Health Dept Administrator, CPR/First Aid Instructor, and an AIDS Educator

Association Experience: MODNA officer and member Board of Directors, MODNA convention delegate since 1983, member of MODNA's continuing education and legislation committees, member of ONA's 2015-16 Nominating Committee, VP Central Ohio Chapter of Capital Alumni, Steering Committee member Ohio Asthma Coalition

Reason for Seeking Office: I feel that with the vast experience I have had in various fields of nursing, that I bring knowledge and experience that can be beneficial to the organization.  
 


Rebecca Taulbee, EdDc, MSN, MBA-HCA, RN   
   
Area of Practice: Nursing Education, Medical Surgical nursing, Critical Care nursing

Present Position: Assistant Professor Chamberlain College of Nursing; Visiting Professor Chamberlain College of Nursing Online Program

Professional Experience: I started working in healthcare in 1976 as a patient care technician. I got my Associates degree in 1989, and my Bachelors in 2002. I completed the dual Masters in 2011 and am currently working on my Doctoral degree in Education. My dissertation is on student retention in nursing education. 
 
My professional bedside nursing career took me too many great traveling assignments throughout the United States (Illinois, Texas, Florida, Ohio, & New Mexico). I have been part of a heart transplant team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Critical care has always been my love until I started teaching. My love for teaching became apparent to me when I became the cardiac nurse educator for the cardiac care unit that I worked on. I love being a nurse educator and am excited to impact the health of society in a small way.
 
I have been a nurse educator for Central Ohio Technical College, Columbus State Community College, Hondros College Nursing Programs, and Chamberlain College of Nursing. I have taught both in the classroom, clinical, and online. Teaching the students has been a great experience for me. They teach me as much as I teach them. I believe that I have an ethical duty to impart my knowledge to the next generation of nurses.

Association Experience: NLN, OLN, ONA, MODNA, ANA, Sigma Theta Tau International & Omicron Delta Chapter

Reason for Seeking Office: I am looking to give back to the profession that I love. Nursing has such a wonderful future to impact the world and I would like to return some of the knowledge that I have acquired. I am seeking office to make the lives of patients, nurses, educators, and society a bit better. I have strong convictions for doing right and practicing with integrity. My family and I would love to impact their world as well.   
 
 

Marilyn Webster, RN, MSN  
   
BA in Sociology, BSN, MS in Nursing (Family and Community)

Area of Practice: Community Nursing

Present Position:  Retired

Professional Experience: Worked as a Staff Nurse in local hospital in Columbus for 16 years; worked as a Community Wellness Nurse for a non-profit organization for 12 years before retiring; served as a preceptor for community nursing students while in that position.

Association Experience: Joined ONA in 1985 when I first graduated from nursing school for one year, then returned in 2001 while in graduate school.  I became a member of the Legislative Committee at that time.
 
Reason for Seeking Office: When I was in graduate school, I realized the importance of belonging to my professional organization. I realized the importance of doing more than just attending educational events or dinners. I wanted to help MODNA and ONA show other nurses the importance of being active in their professional organization. Also, when I was a preceptor and when I meet nurses in different settings, I always try to point out the importance of being a member of ONA. That is why I became involved with the Legislative Committee. I am seeking office because I have experiences and associations from other organizations I am involved in that will hopefully be useful in MODNA and bring a unique perspective to this board.   
 
 

Inga Zadvinskis, PhD, MSN, RN  
   
Area of Practice: Nursing Research

Present Position: Senior Research Nurse, OhioHealth

Professional Experience: Clinical (Staff) Nurse- Open heart step down and SICU (4 years); Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (3 years); Clinical Educator in Nursing Research (10 years).  
My clinical nursing career began with providing care for post-operative (open-heart surgery, thoracic, and vascular) and critically ill patients in the SICU. After three years, I pursued my MSN to become an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care. During my Master's program, I had a fantastic research mentor which led to my interest in nursing research. After graduation, I worked as a CNP in pre-op and women's health. Good fortune brought me to an advanced practice position in a newly developed department, "Nursing Research and Excellence," where I learned about Magnet principles, shared governance, evidence-based practice (EBP), and nursing research in a real-world setting. Encouraging mentors and a desire to improve nursing practice and healthcare quality led to my pursuit of a Ph.D. at the Ohio State College of Nursing, with my dissertation focusing on patient safety. I enjoy mentoring teams, facilitating connections between research and practice. 

Association Experience: MODNA member since 2006

Reason for Seeking Office: I believe that active involvement in professional organizations provides networking opportunities and education regarding state and national issues affecting nursing practice. Major changes in healthcare are occurring, such as the change from volume to value, and the nursing profession needs an active voice to ensure quality and safety. I set a goal to become more involved in professional organizations after graduation, and now I have the time to serve the members. I look forward to working together.
 
 
 Nominations Committee (3):   
 
 
Debbie Freece, MS, RN  
   
Area of Practice: Nursing Education/Administration; Association Management; Gerontology

Present Position: Retired

Professional Experience: SNF Director of Nursing; Project Director Ohio Department of Health; Faculty, Capital University; Executive Director, MODNA

Association Experience: Active member since 1974 serving on Board of Directors as VP and Secretary and Editor of PS; ex-officio member of all MODNA committees for 22 years

Reason for Seeking Office: I have contact with many members who desire to serve their organization in some capacity. I want to continue to grow participation in MODNA leadership positions among our newer members and seasoned members who have yet to be asked to serve.     
 
 


Jeri A. Milstead, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN 
   
Area of Practice: Health Policy
   
Present Position: Senior Nurse Consultant (self-employed) 
 
Professional Experience: Dean, College of Nursing, U. of Toledo - 10 yrs; Director, G raduate Nursing Programs, Duquesne U. (Pittsburgh, PA) - 3 yrs; Clemson U. (SC) College of Nursing - 10 yrs; Assoc. Exec. Director, ONA - 3 yrs; Faculty, Central Ohio Technical College - PT and FT - 7 yrs. 
 
Association Experience:
  • ONA Treasurer - 1980s
  • Health Policy Council - 5 yrs. (some of which I was chair
  • Advanced Nurse Education Caucus (formerly Task Force) - 2 yrs.
  • MODNA Legislation Committee - 4 yrs.
  • MODNA Nominating Committee - 2 yrs.
  • Active in SCNA and Pennsylvania Nurses Assoc.
Reason for Seeking Office: An opportunity to return some of the benefits I receive from belonging to MODNA/ONA.

Rebecca Taulbee, EdDc, MSN, MBA-HCA, RN  
 
   
See Board of Directors listing for Bio 
 
 


Planning Calendar 
July 13 th
Legislative Committee meeting, 5:30 pm; MODNA Office 
Aug 1 st - Aug 14 th
Election of MODNA Officers - Voting is Open 
Aug 2 nd
Nursing Transitions Initiative meeting, 5:30 pm; MODNA Office 
Aug 3 rd
Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 pm; MODNA Office 
Aug 9 th
Continuing Education Committee meeting, 5:00 pm; MODNA Office 
Aug 10 th
 Board Meeting, 5:30 pm; MODNA Office 
Aug 24 th
CE Program & Meeting, Mindfulness for Healthy Nurses, Healthy Patients, 6:00 - 7:45 pm; ONA Office, 4000 E. Main St., Columbus, OH 43213