HPNA's Collaborative Initiatives
A major aspect of the 2009-2012 HPNA strategic plan is the goal to be "recognized and respected as leaders in palliative nursing across healthcare settings and public eye." One of the strategies continuing into 2010 to effect this goal is HPNA's purposeful collaboration with other national nursing organizations.
* In December 2009, Sue Cox, 2010 HPNA president, and Judy Lentz, CEO, participated in a 1-day summit conducted by the Oncology Nursing Society relative to "Care of the Cancer Patient," where they promoted inclusion of palliative care from the time of diagnosis.
* HPNA members will be presenting a preconference at the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association annual conference in September 2010.
* A member of the Thoracic Nurses Association was invited to join the 2010 Clinical Practice Forum Planning Committee as the topic is "Breathing Easier: Palliative Care and Advanced Pulmonary Disease."
* HPNA has accepted an invitation from the American Academy of Nursing to serve on a task force they have formed to develop a policy statement on crucial conversations about end-of-life care.
* Current HPNA members are involved in collaborative work related to pediatrics-both on a national and international level.
* HPNA is collaborating with Quality Insights of Western Pennsylvania.
* HPNA has communication with the Supportive Care Coalition of the Catholic Health Initiative.
* HPNA continues as a member of the Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition, the National Quality Forum, the National Institute on Aging's Improve Quality in Palliative Care (I QUIP) task force, and the Nursing Organization Alliance.
2010 HPNA Awards
The following is a summarization of the HPNA Awards presented at the 2010 American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM)/HPNA Annual Assembly. More details and photos can be found on the HPNA Web site (Awards/Recognition menu).
The HPNA Leading the Way Award is HPNA's top award and is intended to recognize a person who has "led the way" in some aspect of hospice and palliative nursing. Ida M. Martinson, PhD, MS, FAAN, has been named the 2010 HPNA Leading the Way Award winner in recognition of her work as a pioneering researcher in the areas of palliative care for the dying child, family caregiving, and bereavement. She is lovingly known as the "Grandmother of Pediatric Palliative Care."
Dr Martinson's career began as a diploma graduate of St Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in Duluth, MN. She earned her BS and master's degrees in nursing administration from the University of Minnesota. In 1972, she earned a PhD in physiology from the University of Illinois. Dr Martinson was recruited to the University of California, San Francisco, School of Nursing in 1982 with a well-established research program focusing on the care of children with terminal illnesses. She became the chair of the Department of Family Health Care Nursing and remained in that position until 1990.
Dr Martinson has received national and international recognition for her work and published more than 100 articles, 65 book chapters, and six books. She is recognized for her willingness to share her data with young investigators as a mentor. She has held numerous visiting professorships, served on editorial boards for five professional journals, has received the Humanitarian Award from Pediatric Nursing and the Lifetime Honorary Membership in the Organization of Death Educators, was elected to the American Academy of Nursing, served on the International Organization for Migration Governing Council, and is acknowledged as one of the founders of the Childhood Cancer Foundation in Taipei, Taiwan.
Additionally, HPNA annually honors an individual with distinguished nursing achievement. HPNA recognized June Lunney, PhD, RN, for this prestigious award entitled the HPNA Distinguished Career Achievement Award. June Lunney, PhD, RN, retired as the associate dean for research at the West Virginia University School of Nursing in 2008. She received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Villanova University and a master's degree and PhD from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. From 1991 to 1999, Dr Lunney served as an extramural program director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) during which time she helped to develop NIH support for research on end-of-life issues. She was also the lead author on the 2003 Institute of Medicine's report, Describing Death in America. In 2004, Dr Lunney chaired the planning committee for the NIH State-of-the-Science Conference, "Improving End-of-Life Care." Her current research, "Describing Trajectories of Dying," focuses on functional decline at the end of life. In January 2010, Dr Lunney became HPNA's director of research.
The HPNA Distinguished Researcher Award recognizes a nurse who has demonstrated longevity and consistency in hospice and palliative nursing research. The 2010 Distinguished Researcher Award is being awarded to Betty Ferrell, PhD, RN, FAAN, FPCN.
Dr Ferrell received a BSN from Central State University in Edmond, OK; her MSN from the University of Oklahoma; and a PhD in nursing from Texas Woman's University in Denton, TX. In 2008, Dr Ferrell completed a second master's in theology from Claremont Graduate University. She has conducted research in oncology for 30 years and has focused her clinical expertise and research in pain management, quality of life, and palliative care. Dr Ferrell is a research scientist at the City of Hope National Medical Center. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing as well as a fellow of Palliative Care Nursing. Dr Ferrell has more than 300 publications in peer-reviewed journals and texts.
Dr Ferrell is the principal investigator of the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium project. Dr Ferrell chaired the National Consensus Project Task Force for 7 years, producing the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care and overseeing the revisions of the second edition. In 2009, Dr Ferrell partnered with Dr Christine Puchalski to create the Improving the Quality of Spiritual Care as a Dimension of Palliative Care Project.
Dr Ferrell has authored eight books, including Cancer Pain Management (1995), The Nature of Suffering and the Goals of Nursing (2008), Pain in the Elderly (1996), and three editions of the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Nursing (2001, 2006, 2010) published by Oxford University Press. In January 2010, Dr Ferrell became the editor of the Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing.
The HPNA New Investigator Award recognizes a nurse beginning his/her research career who has performed superior research as the principal investigator focused on clinical care, professional development, or the advancement of hospice and palliative nursing. The recipient of the 2010 award is Maryjo Prince-Paul, PhD, APRN, ACHPN, FPCN. Dr Prince-Paul is a postdoctoral fellow at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. This is a NIH/NCI Prevention Research Education Post-Doctoral Training Program position, considered to be a highly competitive position that speaks to her commitment to a research career. Extending her research beyond the postdoctoral dissertation, Dr Prince-Paul was recently awarded a grant from the Fetzer Institute as a coinvestigator on a study of "The Role of Forgiveness in End-of-Life Care and Bereavement." With seven publications in peer-reviewed journals, Dr Prince-Paul recently coauthored a chapter in the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Nursing, Third Edition (Oxford University Press; 2010). She has an extensive record of presentations at national conferences and cochaired both the 2008 and 2009 AAHPM Annual Assemblies.
The HPNA Outstanding Research Abstract Award recognizes an outstanding research abstract at the 2010 AAHPM/HPNA Annual Assembly. The recipient is chosen from the presentations and posters selected during the research call. Karen Kehl, PhD, RN, ACHPN, of Verona, WI, is the 2010 recipient of this award for the abstract on her poster, "Readability of Hospice Materials to Prepare Families for Death."
New in 2010, the Friend of HPNA Recognition Award is designated for those who demonstrate support for the work of our members as well as our mission of "leading the way to promote excellence in palliative nursing care through leadership development, education, and the support of research in the field." The 2010 recipient of this award is Congresswoman Lois Capps, representing California's 23rd district, for her outstanding comments in support of nursing during the televised summarization of the Emergency Summit on Health Care held on Thursday, March 5, 2009, as well as her support for nursing in general, the work that advanced practice nurses are doing in rural areas, and the energy she contributes toward healthcare reform. Capps was born in Ladysmith, WI. After graduating with honors from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA, with a BSN, she worked as a nursing instructor in Portland, OR. Capps earned an MA in Religion from Yale University while working as head nurse at Yale New Haven Hospital. In addition, she earned an MA in Education from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and received honorary doctorates from Pacific Lutheran University and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. Capps draws on her extensive healthcare background as founder and cochair of the House Nursing Caucus. She also serves as cochair of the Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition, the House Cancer Caucus, the Congressional School Health and Safety Caucus, and the House Democratic Task Force on Health.
The Ruby Jones Nursing Hero Award honors a nursing colleague who has given more than is expected in his/her professional responsibilities. It is awarded to an individual who has clearly gone well beyond the "usual and expected" requirements with their patients or to those who care for their patients or have provided some other humanitarian nursing response. The 2010 recipient of this award is Natalie T. Casey, RN, of Pittsburgh, PA, who is being recognized for her compassionate care that goes beyond physical care. The octogenarian believes, "Nursing isn't just delivering medicines and changing bandages. If you listen to somebody, it's surprising how much their outlook can change."
The Marian Ryan Artistry in End-of-Life Nursing Care Award recognizes the creative work that captures the richness of caring for a person with life-limiting progressive illness. The 2010 recipient of this award is Hazel Jackson, MN, RN, ACNS-BC, CHPN, for Heavenly Scene, a relaxation and guided imagery session that provides comfort for individuals facing their terminal illness. Originally composed for a special patient in her care, the guided imagery session has since been used in a variety of settings to help individuals visualize their favorite place, a place where they feel safe, relaxed, and free-a personal "heaven."
2010 Fellows of the HPNA
In support of HPNA's mission of "leading the way in promoting excellence[horizontal ellipsis]," the HPNA Board has initiated the Fellows in Palliative Care Nursing (FPCN) intended for our members who are nursing leaders in education, management, advanced practice, and research. The following individuals have earned the designation FPCN:
Judy Bartel, MSN, ACHPN, CHPCA, FPCN
Marilyn Bookbinder, PhD, RN, FPCN
Garrett Chan, PhD, APRN, ACHPN, FAEN, FPCN
Mary Ersek, PhD, RN, FAAN, FPCN
Linda Gorman, MN, RN, PMHCNS-BC, CHPN, OCN, FPCN
Mary Hersh, MSN, CHPN, FPCN
Jeanne Martinez, RN, MPH, CHPN, FPCN
Polly Mazanec, PhD, ACNP-BC, AOCN, FPCN
Bonnie Morgan, MA, RN, CHPN, FPCN
Mary Jo Prince-Paul, PhD, APRN, ACHPN, FPCN
Barbara Raudonis, PhD, RN, FNGNA, FPCN
Janet Snapp, MSN, OCN, RN, CHPN, FPCN
HPNA Welcomes Seven Newly Chartered Chapters
On March 5, the HPNA Board of Directors formally recognized seven new chapters during the Annual Membership Meeting at the 2010 AAHPM/HPNA Annual Assembly, conducted in Boston, MA. The newly chartered chapters honored during the event included Charleston (WV), Connecticut Regional, Greater Lake Conroe (TX), HOPE of Kentucky (Louisville-Lexington area), San Francisco Bay, South Central Pennsylvania, and Southern Maine. There are now 40 HPNA chapters across the United States!
Congratulations to each new chapter of HPNA on this wonderful achievement. For a full listing of HPNA chapters and additional information regarding the HPNA Chapters Program, please visit http://www.hpna.org.
Online Voting Again Coming Your Way
HPNA continues striving to "go green" in 2010 with the upcoming online Board of Directors election to be conducted in June. This voting process provides HPNA with higher rates of voter participation and greater overall accessibility. Please watch for election announcements and further instructions to be delivered through upcoming HPNA e-newsletter articles, HPNA Web site updates, and your personal e-mail notifications.
HPNF Articles for May/June 2010
Welcome 2010 HPNF Board of Directors
The HPNF Board of Directors welcomes Joan Harrold, Pam Malloy, and Jane Sidwell as new appointees for terms of 3 years. Their terms began in January 2010. Joan Harrold, MD, currently serves as vice president of Medical Services at the Hospice of Lancaster County in Lancaster, PA. Pam Malloy, MN, RN, OCN, FPCN, is the director of Special Projects at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) in Washington, DC, as the coinvestigator for AACN with the City of Hope on the ELNEC (End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium) project. And although she is no stranger to HPNF, this is the first "appointment" to the board for Jane Sidwell, MSW, RN, CHPN. Jane served previously in the capacity of the HPNA representative. HPNF is pleased to welcome these dedicated new board members.
They join current members Sylvia Marcantel, president; Linda Gorman, vice president; Heather Mabee, secretary/treasurer; Elizabeth Pitorak; and Susan Cox, HPNA president, in promoting and advancing hospice and palliative nursing excellence.
Face to Face: Funders and Recipients
Annual Assembly puts the face on fund-raising for hospice and palliative nursing! At the annual assembly, attendees participate in events supporting one cause: excellence in hospice and palliative nursing. This past March was no exception and through three special events, HPNF reached a new high for funds raised at the annual assembly!
"Care for the Caregiver," a new walk-a-thon event, was successful in raising funds and increasing awareness of HPNF. More than $6400 was raised by 28 individuals or teams who gathered more than 242 sponsors and walked more than 198,000 steps! As part of the International Year of the Nurse, 27 nurses were remembered with $626 in donations to the Memorial Wall, and 79 Key to Your Heart cases were sold! In total, more than $9500 was raised for nurses through the three events!
Five nurses were presented with HPNF Conference Scholarships for Annual Assembly on site! HPNF scholarships are made possible through donations from events like these. Applications and other scholarship information are available at http://www.hpnf.org.
Ninth Annual Certification Recognition Event
The National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses (NBCHPN) held its Ninth Annual Certification Recognition Event on March 4, 2010, in Boston, MA, during the AAHPM/HPNA Annual Assembly.
The recognition event was very well received and provided a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge certified nurses, nursing assistants, administrators, and the employers who support certification. Many interested noncertified individuals attended to familiarize themselves with hospice and palliative specialty certification and the value that it holds.
More than 200 individuals attended the recognition luncheon event this year. The recognition event agenda included the introduction of the NBCHPN Board of Directors; a presentation by David Swankin from the Citizen's Advocacy Center on Certification and the Public Perspective; and recognition of the 2010 NBCHPN Certificant of the Year Award recipients and 2009-2010 Employer of the Year Award recipient as well as a prize drawing in which certification scholarships were given to five lucky individuals attending the luncheon.
For more information regarding awards, visit our Web site, http://www.nbchpn.org, or e-mail us at [email protected].
NBCHPN 2010 Certificant of the Year Awards
Niki Koesel, RN, MSN, APN, ACHPN, is the 2010 recipient of the Advanced Practice Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN) of the Year Award. Niki is currently an advanced nurse practitioner for hospice and palliative care in Charlotte Region in Charlotte, North Carolina, with more than 12 years of experience. Niki has been instrumental in establishing and growing an award-winning palliative care program and continues her professional success through articles and presentations throughout local, regional, and national hospice and palliative care conferences.
Florence LeClair, RN, BSN, CHPN, is the 2010 recipient of the Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) of the Year Award. A nursing professional with more than 28 years of experience, Ms LeClair works for the University of Massachusetts Memorial Hospice, where she has a strong background in development and management of its home hospice program. In her role as a manager hospice coordinator, Florence is responsible for evaluating and admitting patients onto hospice and the education of the nursing staff and local community. She has also educated and supervised pediatric nurses in the care of terminally ill infants and children.
Tracey Judkins, LPN, CHPLN, is the 2010 recipient of the Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse of the Year Award (CHPLN). Ms Judkins is a member of the home care division at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, NV, a position she has held since 2006. In addition to her regularly assigned duties, which includes wound care management for patients, Tracey also became an educator to her fellow nurses and other members of the team. Tracey is an active participant in numerous organizational projects and aspires to become a RN with a specialization in wound care.
NBCHPN 2009-2010 Employer of the Year Award
NBCHPN takes great pleasure to announce Hospice of Southern Illinois of Belleville, Illinois, as the recipient of the NBCHPN 2009-2010 Employer of the Year Award.
Hospice of Southern Illinois is a freestanding, community-based hospice program serving 27 counties in southern Illinois, including all of the St Louis Metro-East. In addition to financially supporting all aspects of obtaining the NBCHPN certification, they also support professional development through continuing education activities, classes for examination preparation, and incorporation of certification into the clinical job description.
NBCHPN thanks all certificants and all employers for their support of certification.