Tennessee Association of Student Nurses

2009 HOD 3

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Tennessee Association of Student Nurses

Minutes House of Delegates 3

Chattanooga Convention Center

Chattanooga, Tennessee

September 27, 2009

The Annual Meeting of the Tennessee Association of Student Nurses was reconvened at 0858 ET.

Roll Call of Delegates

Board of Directors –

Heather McQuistion (President): Present

Sarah Bumpas (Vice President): Present

Hailey Armstrong (Acting secretary; East Regional Director): Present

Magdalen Metz (BTN/Legislative Director): Present

Trish Perry (Middle Regional Director): Present

Joey Velie (West Regional Director): Present

Raycene Brewer (TASN Liaison; acting treasurer): Present

Ellen Morris (TASN Liaison): Present

Sherri Stevens (TASN Liaison): Present

School Delegates

Quorum confirmed

Reading of the Minutes

Joseph McCammon, Tennessee Wesleyan College, moved to forego the reading of the minutes aloud and instead read them from the house projector; second Lisa Bonney, Jackson State Community College; carried

Minutes of the House of Delegates 1 placed on overhead screen for reading.

Lisa Bonney, Jackson State Community College, moved to accept the minutes as presented on screen; second Lindsay Thomas, Middle Tennessee State University; carried.

Chapter and Individual Awards:

Chapter awards were presented as follows:

Outstanding Chapter Award: Middle Tennessee State University

Community Service Chapter Award: Cumberland University

Chapter Legislative Award: Middle Tennessee State University

Outstanding Faculty Advisor: Ann Walker, Tennessee Wesleyan College

Spirit of Nursing Award: Courtney McReynolds, Middle Tennessee State University

Outstanding Community Service Individual Award: Trish Perry, Middle Tennessee State University

Student Nurse of the Year: Joey Velie

Precious Medal NSNA awards were distributed:

Report of the Tellers

Ellen Morris, liaison, presented the report of the tellers:

President: Heather McQuistion

Vice President: Sarah Bumpas

Secretary: Lisa Harrington

Treasurer: Aaron Smith

Legislative Director/BTN Director: Melissa Jones

East Regional Director: Bridget Norman

West Regional Director: Tony Hill

Installation Ceremony and Swearing in of new Board of Directors

Installation of the new board of directors and swearing performed by Joey Velie, the immediate past west regional director.

The meeting was recessed at 1045 ET.

TASN Secretary TASN President

2009 HOD 2

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Tennessee Association of Student Nurses

Minutes House of Delegates 2

Chattanooga Convention Center

Chattanooga, Tennessee

September 26, 2009

The Annual Meeting of the Tennessee Association of Student Nurses was reconvened at 1655 ET.

Roll Call of Delegates

Board of Directors –

Heather McQuistion (President): Present

Sarah Bumpas (Vice President): Present

Hailey Armstrong (Acting secretary; East Regional Director): Present

Magdalen Metz (BTN/Legislative Director): Present

Trish Perry (Middle Regional Director): Present

Joey Velie (West Regional Director): Present

Raycene Brewer (TASN Liaison; acting treasurer): Present

Ellen Morris (TASN Liaison): Present

Sherri Stevens (TASN Liaison): Present

School Delegates

Quorum confirmed

Reading of the Minutes

Liz Thomason, Middle Tennessee State University, moved to forego the reading of the minutes aloud and instead read them from the house projector; second Joseph McCammon, Tennessee Wesleyan College; carried

Minutes of the House of Delegates 1 placed on overhead screen for reading.

Liz Thomason, Middle Tennessee State University, moved to accept the minutes as presented on screen; second Ashley Baker, Tennessee Technological University; carried.

Slate of Officers and Report of Nominations and Elections Committee

Ellen Morris, liaison, presented the pre-slated candidates as follows:

President: Heather McQuistion

Vice President: Sarah Bumpas

Secretary: Joseph McCammon; Lisa Harrington

Treasurer: Aaron Smith

Legislative Director/BTN Director: Somer Young

East Regional Director: Evyn Painter; Bridget Norman

West Regional Director: Tony Hill

Nominations were taken from the floor:

Middle Regional Director: Becky Marshall; nominated by Lindsay Thomas

Ashley Baker; nominated by Heather Simonis

Legislative Director/BTN Director: Melissa Jones; nominated by Amanda Ward

Liz Thomason, Middle Tennessee State University, moved to close the slate of candidates for the 2009-2010 term of office; second Joseph McCammon, Tennessee Wesleyan College; carried.

The House invited each of the candidates for office to present a speech to the House of Delegates. Each candidate was allowed two minutes to speak and two minutes of questions from the House of Delegates. The presidential candidate presented last and was allowed three minutes to speak and two minutes of questions from the House of Delegates.

Hailey Armstrong concluded with announcements.

The meeting was recessed at 1802 EST.

TASN Secretary TASN President

2009 HOD 1

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Tennessee Association of Student Nurses

House of Delegates 1

Chattanooga Convention Center

Chattanooga, Tennessee

September 25-27, 2009

Heather McQuistion, President, called the Annual Meeting of the Tennessee Association of Student Nurses to order at 10:40 AM. All meetings of the Tennessee Association of Student Nurses are conducted according to Roberts Rules of Order.

Roll Call of Delegates

Hailey Armstrong, Acting Secretary, instructed delegates not to leave or be seated while the roll call is in progress.

Hailey Armstrong, Acting Secretary, instructed delegates to write their name and school on a slip of paper and send it to her before being seated in the house of delegates after roll call completed.

Hailey Armstrong, Acting Secretary, completed the roll call.

Board of Directors – 6 Board of Directors

The following schools are represented:

Baptist College of Health Sciences – 1 delegate

Belmont University – 1 delegate

Chattanooga State Tech College – 1 delegate

Cumberland University – 9 delegates

Jackson State Community College – 4 delegates

King College – 1 delegate

Middle Tennessee State University – 10 delegates

Motlow State Community College – 3 delegates

Tennessee Technological University – 2 delegates

Tennessee Wesleyan College – 7 delegates

Heather McQuistion, President, stated, “In accordance with the requirements of the Tennessee Association of Student Nurses bylaws, a quorum consists of 51% of the Delegates present and voting. Madam Secretary, do we have a quorum?”

Hailey Armstrong, Acting Secretary, stated, “We have a quorum.”

Heather McQuistion, President, stated, “Please remember that a quorum is necessary at every business meeting in order for the House of Delegates to carry out any business. As you know, meetings of TASN are open to the public. Often, as the House is debating issues that concern the general public, the news media may come to the convention to cover such news. We believe that you will agree that the presence of the media conveys our willingness to the public scrutiny of our debates on issues that affect our profession and the public”.

Introductions

Heather McQuistion, President, introduced the TASN Board of Directors, Committees and Chairpersons, Consultants and Staff. They were as follows:

Heather McQuistion, President

Sarah Bumpas, Vice President

Hailey Armstrong, Acting Secretary

Maggie Metz, Breakthrough to Nursing/Legislative Director

Trish Perry, Middle Regional Director

Joey Velie, East Regional Director

TNA/TASN Liaison: Raycene Brewer

TNA/TASN Liaison: Ellen Morris

TNA/TASN Liaison: Sherri Stevens

Graduate Consultant: Lacey Mangum

Heather McQuistion, President: At that time, the Chair recognized special guests attending this House of Delegates: The number of guests in attendance were as follows:

Past Presidents-…….………………………………………………………………………1

Past Board Members- …….………………………………………………………………1

Chapter Presidents- stand………………………………………………………………….6

All New Members- stand…………………………………………………………………..13

Rules for Business Meeting

Heather McQuistion, The Chair again recognized Secretary, Hailey Armstrong, for an overview of parliamentary procedure that will be followed during all meetings of the House of Delegates.

(Board acted out an example…)

President and Financial Report

Heather McQuistion gave the Presidents End of Year report which was included in the business book:

Heather McQuistion, President, recognized Raycene Brewer to give a financial account for the year as included in the business book.

Heather McQuistion, President, asked for a motion to adopt the TASN 2007-2008 Fiscal Report.

Motion (1): I move to accept the 2007-2008 financial report as written on page 10 in the business book.

Submitted by: Lindsay Thomas, Middle Tennessee State University

Seconded by: Bridget Norman, Tennessee Wesleyan College

Action: Carried

Adoption of Agenda

Heather McQuistion, President, requested a motion to adopt the order of events as listed in the business book.

Motion (2): I move to accept the order of events as listed in the business book.

Submitted by: Becky Marshall, Middle Tennessee State University

Seconded by: Trish Rapp, Middle Tennessee State University

Action: Carried

Slate of Officers and Report of Nominations and Elections Committee

Heather McQuistion, President, recognized Ellen Morris to give the report of the Nominations and Elections Committee.

Ellen Morris, TNA/TASN Liaison, stated, “The campaign regulations are distributed to all candidates in the business book. Nominations for candidacy may be made at the first and second business session. The House of Delegates will elect the incoming Board. The slate of candidates at this time reads as follows:

President: Heather McQuistion

Vice President: Sarah Bumpas

Secretary: Joseph McCammon; Lisa Harrington

Treasurer: Aaron Smith

Legislative Director/BTN Director: Somer Young

East Regional Director: Evyn Painter; Bridget Norman

West Regional Director: Tony Hill

Ellen Morris, TNA/TASN Liaison, stated, “Nominations from the floor are now in order. A candidate nominated from the floor must have had their credentials for eligibility completed and given to myself, a TASN BOD, or another TNA/TASN Liaison prior to 1630 on this date. Failure to do so disqualifies the candidate. You may pick up candidate applications from the Registration Table. The delegate presenting a name for nomination should state whether the member has consented to serve, if elected. All delegates will have an opportunity to listen to candidate presentations at the second House of Delegates Session. All voting delegates will have the opportunity to vote for each office including the 3 Regional Directors.”

No nominations were made from the floor at this time.

Ellen Morris, TNA/TASN Liaison, declares that nominations are closed for all offices until the next House of Delegates meeting, the last opportunity to present nominations.

Heather McQuistion, President, stated, “The Chair wishes to remind you that all candidates, those on the preslated list and those who have been nominated from the floor, have an opportunity to present their qualifications and objectives for office tonight. Each Candidate will be asked to deliver a short presentation to the House of Delegates outlining his/her qualifications and goals for office. The House of Delegates, Board of Directors, and all others in attendance will be allowed 2 minutes to question each candidate. Those persons nominated during this meeting are to come to the front immediately following this meeting to meet with the TNA Liaison.”

Announcements

Heather McQuistion, President, recognized Hailey Armstrong, Acting Secretary, for announcements.

Hailey Armstrong, Acting Secretary, stated, “There are several announcements:

· Lunch will be provided today by Erlanger.

· We would like to recognize Johnson and Johnson’s generous donation for our convention.

· Due to unforeseen circumstances, the massage school will not be present this year.

· HOD will meet again this afternoon at 1650 in Ballroom E and F. Please arrive early to be seated. Don’t forget to eat a healthy breakfast at the hotel tomorrow morning as we will not be able to offer breakfast again.

· Don’t forget to apply for individual and chapter awards. The deadline to turn those in is 1650 this afternoon (before HOD 2). Please find a TASN Liaison or board member to turn those in.

· Blood Assurance bloodmobile will be present from 1100 to 1600 today and can accommodate up to 9 donors an hour. Please consider donating.

· Youth Villages will be presenting a possible statewide community service project in a breakout session. Please try to attend.

· Door prizes at each HOD. Must be present to win.”

Heather McQuistion, President, stated, “The meeting of the House of Delegates is now recessed until 1650 this afternoon.”

Meeting Recessed at 11: 45 AM.

Student Call for Poster Abstracts for TNA/TASN 2010 Convention

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Application for Student Poster Presentation

Please return the following pages (3) to:

klangeland@tnaonline.org

Presenter: (Primary presenter to be contacted with questions)

Name
Degree(s)
School
Address
City	State	Zip Code
Country
Phone
Email

Co-Presenter: (if applicable)

Name
Degree(s)
School
Address
City	State	Zip Code
Country
Phone
Email

Title of Poster:

Abstract: Description as you would like it to appear on the web and in the conference program. Please describe your poster in 250 words or less.

Evidence Based Practice: Nursing That Works

2010 Biographical Data & Conflict of Interest Form

Student Poster Presenter

Name Credentials

Address

Daytime Telephone: Email Address:

Present Position (Title) & Employer

Presenter: Describe your expertise in this topic:

Conflict of Interest Statement

ANCC defines a “conflict of interest” as when an individual has an opportunity to affect CNE content with products or services from a commercial interest with which he/she has a financial relationship. Having an interest in an organization does not prevent a speaker from making a presentation, but the audience must be informed of this relationship prior to the start of the activity and any potential conflict must be resolved. In order to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor at all programs, the planners and faculty must make full disclosure indicating whether the planner, faculty or content specialist and/or his/her immediate family members have any relationships with sources of commercial support, e.g. pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers and/or corporations whose products or services are related to pertinent therapeutic areas. All planners, faculty and content specialists participating in CE activities must disclose to the audience information listed below.

A. Is there a potential conflict of interest?
Yes
No If yes, list company(ies) with relationship:

Relationship Name of Commercial Company(ies)

Research Support

Speakers’ Bureau

Consultant

Shareholder

Large Gift(s)

Other Support

B. If there is conflict of interest, how has it been resolved?

1. Have discussed this conflict with individual who is now aware of and agrees to our policy.

2. Presenter has signed a statement that says s/he will present information fairly and without bias.

3. RN with minimum of BSN or designee will monitor session to ensure conflict does not arise.

4. Other: Describe:

C. Discussion of off-labeled uses:
Yes
No

If yes, you must disclose this information during your presentation. How will you do this?

1. Verbal statement during the presentation.

2. Information provided on handouts.

3. Information provide in audiovisuals (slides, overhead, PowerPoint, etc.)

4. Other: Describe:

All information disclosed must be shared with the audience either on the program handouts, advertising and/or audiovisual presentation.

Signature:

Date:

Become a Public Health Volunteer

tasn — Mon, 11 May 2009 13:33:25 +0000

Dear Tennessee Nursing Students,

I’m sure many of you have been watching the news regarding swine flu and wondering what we, as student nurses, can do to help in the event that this situation becomes a public health crisis in Tennessee. I am registered through my health department as a public health volunteer and would like to encourage you to do the same. The health department would become the point of dispensing in the event of mass immunizations or prophylactic medications. Authorization for the release of Tamiflu from the national stockpile to the states that have been affected has already occurred.

I have included information on swine flu, a slideshow on the Tennessee Public Health Volunteer program including roles, the link to register to be a Tennessee Public Health Volunteer, and a link to take NIMS courses online (the site is down at the moment, though).

CDC fact sheet regarding swine flu:
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/key_facts.htm

To learn more about being a Tennessee Public Health Volunteer (slideshow):
http://health.nashville.gov/PDFs/VolunteerInformation.pdf

To register to become a Tennessee Public Health Volunteer:
https://thanvolunteer.health.state.tn.us/VolunteerMobilizer/

NIMS-related courses normally offered online (site is down as of 4/27/09) by EMI at http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/NIMSTrainingCourses.shtm include:

(NIMS provides a consistent, flexible, and adjustable national framework within which government and private entities at all levels can work together to manage domestic incidents, regardless of their cause, size, location, or complexity. This flexibility applies across all phases of incident management: prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.)

Thanks for being such a great team and don’t forget to wash your hands often! Feel free to pass this information to other student nurses or potential volunteers.

Thanks,
Heather McQuistion
Tennessee Associaton of Student Nurses President

Become a TNA/TASN Liaison

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Work with Tennessee’s future Nurses

Become a TNA/TASN Liaison

FAQ’s

What is a liaison?

TNA member who acts on behalf of TASN in communicating information with members of TNA, TASN and faculty advisors
Mentor to the TASN BOD

What are the requirements?

Be a Registered Nurse
Be a TNA/ANA member in good standing; some previous involvement in local district TNA activities helpful
Be a National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) sustaining member (cost $50 for annual individual membership)
Be dedicated to mentoring students in the professional roles of nursing

How often does the TASN Board of Directors meet?

Monthly TASN business meetings in centralized location(s) or by teleconference
Annual TASN state convention (usually September or October)
TASN weekend planning retreat usually withing first month after state convention
Mid-year NSNA convention usually in November
Annual NSNA convention usually in April

For more information, please write tasnliaison@gmail.com or tasnliaison2@gmail.com.

Pics from 2008 NSNA Mid-year in RENO

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2009 TASN Convention

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We now have a time and location for our convention, thanks to the hard work of our State Convention Planning Committee Chair, Sarah Bumpas! We will meet at the Chattanooga Convention Center, September 25-27, 2009. Our theme is “Stay Sharp!”

Exhibitors: Please contact the State Convention Planning Committee Chair to register early for the 2009 TASN Annual Convention.

2009 Annual NSNA Convention

tasn — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:38:05 +0000

Tennessee gets a chance to host the Annual Convention! Please join us at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center on April 15 -19, 2009. See the NSNA site for details and registration.

2008 House of Delegates 3

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Tennessee Association of Student Nurses

House of Delegates 3

Gatlinburg Convention Center

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

October 4^th-5^th, 2008

Call to order: 0942

Lacey Mangum, President: Declared the Third and final Session of the 2007-2008 Tennessee Association of Student Nurses House of Delegates came to order.

Roll Call of Delegates

Lacey Mangum, President asked Caden Austin, Secretary if there was a quorum.

Caden Austin, Secretary There is a quorom

Lacey Mangum, President, yielded the floor to Caden Austin, Secretary, for the reading of the minutes.

Caden Austin, Secretary: Show —-The minutes from the second session of the 2008 Tennessee Association of Student Nurses was presented for their review.

Motion #5: I, Audrey Hodge, Jackson State Community, move to read the minutes from the overhead projector and seconded by Hugh Jarnagin, Tennessee Wesleyan

Action: Carries

Motion #6: I, Lacresha Seals, Middle Tennessee State University, move to accept the minutes with changes, seconded by Billie Matchett, Roane State Community College

Report of Tellers

Lacey Mangum, President, yielded the floor to Raycene Brewer, TNA Liaison Consultant who gave the report.

Lacey Mangum, President: announced that all newly elected offices should stand and approach the podium. All other delegates and members were asked to please remain seated during the installation ceremony.

President: Heather McQuistion

Vice-President : Sarah Bumpas

Secretary: Laura Lee Demastus

Treasurer: Billie Matchett

Legislative Director/BTN: Write in vote Maggie Metz

West Regional Director: Joey Velie

Middle Regional Director: Patricia Perry

East Regional Director: Hailey Armstrong
Installation Ceremony

Presiding: Lacey Mangum, Immediate Past President installed the new board by saying the following:

Lacey Mangum, Presiding Officer: As the Immediate Past President of TASN, it is my privilege to install the newly elected Board. You have been chosen to assume leadership in guiding us toward the fulfillment of our objectives. The membership of TASN has affirmed their belief that you possess the qualities of leadership, understanding, and vision to inspire greater accomplishments. The responsibilities of those elected to serve our Association are spelled out in our Bylaws and Policies. Do you promise to abide by these Bylaws and Policies to the best of your abilities? If so, please answer, “I do”.
NEWLY ELECTED OFFICER State “I do”.

Lacey Mangum, Presiding Officer: Gave everyone a moment to rise. She then made the following statement. “Members of the Tennessee Association of Student Nurses, it is my privilege and honor to present you the Board of Directors for the coming year. I declare them duly installed to direct and guide, to plan for the future, and to represent all members. “To the newly elected Board, on behalf of the entire membership of the Tennessee Association of Student Nurses, we pledge our loyal support.”
New President, Heather McQuistion: The Chair Declares this House of Delegates Adjourned at 0956