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<br /> <br /> <br /> JANUARY 2011 • VOL. 58, NO. 1<br /> Imprint<br /> The Professional Magazine for Student Nurses<br /> National Student Nurses’Association®<br /> <br /> ®<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ©Thinkstock<br /> Departments<br /> & Columns<br /> <br /> Editorial………………………………………………………… 4<br /> Write On………………………………………………………… 6<br /> Membership Benefits & Highlights………………………&hell<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=1"></a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=2"></a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=3">JANUARY 2011 • VOL. 58, NO. 1Imprint </a> JANUARY 2011 • VOL. 58, NO. 1Imprint <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=4">2010-2011 Board of directorsPresident </a> 2010-2011 Board of directorsPresident <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=5">VISIT OUR ADVERTISER WEBSITES. ACTIVE LINKS FLASH</a> VISIT OUR ADVERTISER WEBSITES. ACTIVE LINKS FLASH<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=6">EDITORIALBy KindraScanlonImprint® Editor2010</a> EDITORIALBy KindraScanlonImprint® Editor2010<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=7">caterpillar to intricate and inspiring butterfly, </a> caterpillar to intricate and inspiring butterfly, <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=8">LETTERSto the editorThe “Write On” column is i</a> LETTERSto the editorThe “Write On” column is i<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=9">VISIT OUR ADVERTISER WEBSITES. ACTIVE LINKS FLASH</a> VISIT OUR ADVERTISER WEBSITES. ACTIVE LINKS FLASH<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=10">Project InTouch RecruitersBattle It Out for Gran</a> Project InTouch RecruitersBattle It Out for Gran<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=11">NSNA Membership BenefitsNSNA members have an oppo</a> NSNA Membership BenefitsNSNA members have an oppo<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=12">Barnes & Noble.comBarnes & Noble.com offers NSNA</a> Barnes & Noble.comBarnes & Noble.com offers NSNA<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=13">N E W S : NSNA & Foundation of the NSNA</a> N E W S : NSNA & Foundation of the NSNA<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=14">VISIT OUR ADVERTISER WEBSITES. ACTIVE LINKS FLASH</a> VISIT OUR ADVERTISER WEBSITES. ACTIVE LINKS FLASH<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=15">MidYear Conference RecapMidYear in Cincinnati© </a> MidYear Conference RecapMidYear in Cincinnati© <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=16">As the conference continued throughout the next t</a> As the conference continued throughout the next t<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=17">© Thinkstock4 Utilize networking sites aimed </a> © Thinkstock4 Utilize networking sites aimed <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=18">2010 MidYear ConferenceThe 28th Annual </a> 2010 MidYear ConferenceThe 28th Annual <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=19">Right: NSNA President CarylinM. Holsey (left) wi</a> Right: NSNA President CarylinM. Holsey (left) wi<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=20">Right:ResolutionsCommitteeChairperson, Clover</a> Right:ResolutionsCommitteeChairperson, Clover<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=21">Crossing the Bridge:Connecting You to Your Nursi</a> Crossing the Bridge:Connecting You to Your Nursi<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=22">The Foundation of the NSNA (FNSNA)MidYear Confer</a> The Foundation of the NSNA (FNSNA)MidYear Confer<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=23">Skip to next section 21</a> Skip to next section 21<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=24">NOMINATING AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEEBy Evan McCord</a> NOMINATING AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEEBy Evan McCord<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=25">After selecting an office, you will need to gather</a> After selecting an office, you will need to gather<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=26">Campaigning was the highlight of my experience wh</a> Campaigning was the highlight of my experience wh<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=27">UPCLOSEThe “Up Close”column highlightsoutsta</a> UPCLOSEThe “Up Close”column highlightsoutsta<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=28">© Thinkstock26 JANUARY 2011 y NSNA IMPRINT®</a> © Thinkstock26 JANUARY 2011 y NSNA IMPRINT®<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=29">Russ Haight“Russ has been passionate about the </a> Russ Haight“Russ has been passionate about the <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=30">HAPPENINGSThe “Happenings”column highlightsch</a> HAPPENINGSThe “Happenings”column highlightsch<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=31">sessions addressed NCLEX strategies, overcoming c</a> sessions addressed NCLEX strategies, overcoming c<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=32"> </a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=33">4-6, 2011. There will be local nursing associatio</a> 4-6, 2011. There will be local nursing associatio<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=34">rounded perspective about the nursing profession.</a> rounded perspective about the nursing profession.<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=35">a Break” included a variety of breakoutsessions </a> a Break” included a variety of breakoutsessions <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=36">VISIT OUR ADVERTISER WEBSITES. ACTIVE LINKS FLASH</a> VISIT OUR ADVERTISER WEBSITES. ACTIVE LINKS FLASH<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=37">© ThinkstockSkip to next section 35</a> © ThinkstockSkip to next section 35<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=38"> Students and faculty are cordially invited to at</a> Students and faculty are cordially invited to at<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=39">First Night Party - “Superheroes”Wednesday, Apri</a> First Night Party - “Superheroes”Wednesday, Apri<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=40">MelendezTuckerMimsDejardinsLaunching </a> MelendezTuckerMimsDejardinsLaunching <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=41">NSNA Leadership University Consultant/Advisor Cer</a> NSNA Leadership University Consultant/Advisor Cer<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=42">Career Counseling CenterThe Career Counseling Ce</a> Career Counseling CenterThe Career Counseling Ce<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=43">Convention Bag andLanyard Sponsor:Run for Offi</a> Convention Bag andLanyard Sponsor:Run for Offi<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=44"> </a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=45">©ThinkstockSkip to next section 43</a> ©ThinkstockSkip to next section 43<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=46">CareerCenter ListNursing Positions AvailableHi</a> CareerCenter ListNursing Positions AvailableHi<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=47">NursingOrganizationsImprint presents a sampling</a> NursingOrganizationsImprint presents a sampling<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 48" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=48">Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurseswww.amsn.orgA</a> Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurseswww.amsn.orgA<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 49" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=49">Association for Radiologic andImaging Nursingww</a> Association for Radiologic andImaging Nursingww<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=50">NursingOrganizationsNational Association of O</a> NursingOrganizationsNational Association of O<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 51" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=51">Navigatinga Competitive Job Market</a> Navigatinga Competitive Job Market<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 52" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=52">Nurse graduates entering the job market today are</a> Nurse graduates entering the job market today are<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 53" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=53">to build relationships with experienced nurses. W</a> to build relationships with experienced nurses. W<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 54" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=54">RésuméA critical step in navigating the job mark</a> RésuméA critical step in navigating the job mark<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 55" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=55">Terri A. Gaffney, MPA, RN is a Vice President of </a> Terri A. Gaffney, MPA, RN is a Vice President of <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 56" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=56">©Thinkstock54 JANUARY 2011 y NS</a> ©Thinkstock54 JANUARY 2011 y NS<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 57" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=57">NURSE PRACTITIONERS:The Primary Care Providers o</a> NURSE PRACTITIONERS:The Primary Care Providers o<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 58" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=58"> </a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 59" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=59">The most common tracks of study to becomea nurse</a> The most common tracks of study to becomea nurse<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 60" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=60">©ThinkstockMy advice to anyone interested in</a> ©ThinkstockMy advice to anyone interested in<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 61" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=61">Raymond Zakhari, EdM, MS, ANP-BC is appointed to </a> Raymond Zakhari, EdM, MS, ANP-BC is appointed to <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 62" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=62">©Thinkstock60 JANUARY 2011 y NSNA IMPRINT®</a> ©Thinkstock60 JANUARY 2011 y NSNA IMPRINT®<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 63" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=63">It is 5 o’clock in the morning and a young woman </a> It is 5 o’clock in the morning and a young woman <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 64" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=64">programs is to provide victims of sexual assault </a> programs is to provide victims of sexual assault <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 65" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=65">to assist clients with physical and mental health</a> to assist clients with physical and mental health<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 66" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=66">Natalie McClain, PhD, RN, CPNP is an Assistant Pr</a> Natalie McClain, PhD, RN, CPNP is an Assistant Pr<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 67" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=67">Global Nursing – A Firsthand Experience in Rura</a> Global Nursing – A Firsthand Experience in Rura<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 68" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=68"> </a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 69" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=69">woman’s responsibility to cook over a smoky woods</a> woman’s responsibility to cook over a smoky woods<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 70" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=70">Above, top to bottom: One of the youngburn victi</a> Above, top to bottom: One of the youngburn victi<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 71" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=71">Tool Kit for Culturally Competent Baccalaureate N</a> Tool Kit for Culturally Competent Baccalaureate N<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 72" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=72">Resources:AACN Toolkit for Cultural Competence:</a> Resources:AACN Toolkit for Cultural Competence:<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 73" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=73">The “C”of Mentoring:CULTIVATEYour Potential an</a> The “C”of Mentoring:CULTIVATEYour Potential an<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 74" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=74">INTRODUCTIONSuccess doesn’t just happen. Persona</a> INTRODUCTIONSuccess doesn’t just happen. Persona<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 75" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=75">deliberate practice), and seizing opportunitiest</a> deliberate practice), and seizing opportunitiest<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 76" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=76">viduals and groups who could be significant contri</a> viduals and groups who could be significant contri<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 77" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=77">RAISE YOUR MENTOR INTELLIGENCE FOR SUCCESSYou ca</a> RAISE YOUR MENTOR INTELLIGENCE FOR SUCCESSYou ca<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 78" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=78">Mentors are particularly interestedin potential,</a> Mentors are particularly interestedin potential,<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 79" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=79">As a protégé, leaving this to chance, or “catch­a</a> As a protégé, leaving this to chance, or “catch­a<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 80" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=80">FAST FACTS in a NUTSHELL• Take the initiative t</a> FAST FACTS in a NUTSHELL• Take the initiative t<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 81" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=81">factors, including stress, high emotion situation</a> factors, including stress, high emotion situation<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 82" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=82">Each of us is capable of assisting in the creatio</a> Each of us is capable of assisting in the creatio<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 83" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=83">©ThinkstockThe “C” of Mentoring: Cultivate You</a> ©ThinkstockThe “C” of Mentoring: Cultivate You<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 84" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=84">82 JANUARY 2011 y NSNA IMPRINT®</a> 82 JANUARY 2011 y NSNA IMPRINT®<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 85" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=85">Your Personal Career Journey:An EvolutionBy Loi</a> Your Personal Career Journey:An EvolutionBy Loi<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 86" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=86">During the Civil War, Walt Whitman, known more fo</a> During the Civil War, Walt Whitman, known more fo<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 87" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=87">Once you have been in a new position as a profess</a> Once you have been in a new position as a profess<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 88" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=88">©Thinkstock A lot of p</a> ©Thinkstock A lot of p<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 89" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=89">presence. So as you embark and travel onyour car</a> presence. So as you embark and travel onyour car<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 90" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=90">CertifiedRegisteredNurseAnesthetists(CRNAs)at</a> CertifiedRegisteredNurseAnesthetists(CRNAs)at<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 91" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=91">In 2001, the Centers for Medicare & MedicaidServ</a> In 2001, the Centers for Medicare & MedicaidServ<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 92" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=92">Practicing Out of the(Acute Care) BoxThe sky’s </a> Practicing Out of the(Acute Care) BoxThe sky’s <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 93" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=93">Public Health NursingPublic health nurses integr</a> Public Health NursingPublic health nurses integr<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 94" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=94">REFLECTIONSThe “Reflections” columnfeatures hum</a> REFLECTIONSThe “Reflections” columnfeatures hum<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 95" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=95">©Thinkstock</a> ©Thinkstock<a title="Imprint 2011 January page 96" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=96">A D V E R T I S I N G IndexAMERICAN JOURNAL OF</a> A D V E R T I S I N G IndexAMERICAN JOURNAL OF