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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 /> ©Thinkstock<br /> Departments<br /> & Columns<br /> Editorial………………………………………………………… 4<br /> Write On………………………………………………………… 6<br /> Membership Benefits & Highlights………………………………… 8<br /> News…………………………………………………………… 11<br /> Nominating and Elections Committee………………………………22<br /> Up Close…………………………………………………………25<br /> Happenings………………………………………………………28<br /> Reflections……………………………………………………… 92<br /> Meeting<br /> Highlights<br /> & Previews<br /> 28th MidYear Conference Highlights ………………………………<br /> 59th Annual Convention Preview …………………………………<br /> 16<br /> 35<br /> Career<br /> Planning<br /> Guide &<br /> Features<br /> Nursing Positions Available……………………………………… 44<br /> Nursing Organizations List ……………………………………… 45<br /> Navigating a Competitive <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. 1 Imprint </a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=4"> 2010-2011 Board of directors President </a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=5"> VISIT OUR ADVERTISER WEBSITES. ACTIVE LINKS FLASH</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=6"> EDITORIAL By Kindra Scanlon Imprint® Editor 2010</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=7"> caterpillar to intricate and inspiring butterfly, </a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=8"> LETTERS to the editor The “Write On” column is i</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=9"> VISIT OUR ADVERTISER WEBSITES. ACTIVE LINKS FLASH</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=10"> Project InTouch Recruiters Battle It Out for Gran</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=11"> NSNA Membership Benefits NSNA members have an oppo</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=12"> Barnes & Noble.com Barnes & Noble.com offers NSNA</a> <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> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=14"> VISIT OUR ADVERTISER WEBSITES. ACTIVE LINKS FLASH</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=15"> MidYear Conference Recap MidYear in Cincinnati © </a> <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> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=17"> © Thinkstock 4 Utilize networking sites aimed </a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=18"> 2010 MidYear Conference The 28th Annual </a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=19"> Right: NSNA President Carylin M. Holsey (left) wi</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=20"> Right: Resolutions Committee Chairperson, Clover</a> <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> <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> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=23"> Skip to next section 21</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=24"> NOMINATING AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE By Evan McCord</a> <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> <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> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=27"> UP CLOSE The “Up Close” column highlights outsta</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=28"> © Thinkstock 26 JANUARY 2011 y NSNA IMPRINT®</a> <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> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=30"> HAPPENINGS The “Happenings” column highlights ch</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=31"> sessions addressed NCLEX strategies, overcoming c</a> <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> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=34"> rounded perspective about the nursing profession.</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=35"> a Break” included a variety of breakout sessions </a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=36"> VISIT OUR ADVERTISER WEBSITES. ACTIVE LINKS FLASH</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=37"> © Thinkstock Skip to next section 35</a> <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> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=39"> First Night Party - “Superheroes” Wednesday, Apri</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=40"> Melendez Tucker Mims Dejardins Launching </a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=41"> NSNA Leadership University Consultant/Advisor Cer</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=42"> Career Counseling Center The Career Counseling Ce</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=43"> Convention Bag and Lanyard Sponsor: Run for Offi</a> <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"> ©Thinkstock Skip to next section 43</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=46"> Career Center List Nursing Positions Available Hi</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=47"> Nursing Organizations Imprint presents a sampling</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 48" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=48"> Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses www.amsn.org A</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 49" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=49"> Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing ww</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=50"> Nursing Organizations National Association of O</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 51" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=51"> Navigating a Competitive Job Market</a> <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> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 53" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=53"> to build relationships with experienced nurses. W</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 54" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=54"> Résumé A critical step in navigating the job mark</a> <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> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 56" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=56"> ©Thinkstock 54 JANUARY 2011 y NS</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 57" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=57"> NURSE PRACTITIONERS: The Primary Care Providers o</a> <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 become a nurse</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 60" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=60"> ©Thinkstock My advice to anyone interested in</a> <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> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 62" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=62"> ©Thinkstock 60 JANUARY 2011 y NSNA IMPRINT®</a> <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> <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> <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> <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> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 67" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=67"> Global Nursing – A Firsthand Experience in Rura</a> <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> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 70" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=70"> Above, top to bottom: One of the young burn victi</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 71" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=71"> Tool Kit for Culturally Competent Baccalaureate N</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 72" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=72"> Resources: AACN Toolkit for Cultural Competence:</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 73" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=73"> The “C”of Mentoring: CULTIVATE Your Potential an</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 74" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=74"> INTRODUCTION Success doesn’t just happen. Persona</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 75" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=75"> deliberate practice), and seizing opportunities t</a> <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> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 77" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=77"> RAISE YOUR MENTOR INTELLIGENCE FOR SUCCESS You ca</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 78" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=78"> Mentors are particularly interested in potential,</a> <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> <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> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 81" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=81"> factors, including stress, high emotion situation</a> <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> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 83" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=83"> ©Thinkstock The “C” of Mentoring: Cultivate You</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 84" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=84"> 82 JANUARY 2011 y NSNA IMPRINT®</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 85" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=85"> Your Personal Career Journey: An Evolution By Loi</a> <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> <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> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 88" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=88"> ©Thinkstock A lot of p</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 89" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=89"> presence. So as you embark and travel on your car</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 90" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=90"> Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) at</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 91" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=91"> In 2001, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Serv</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 92" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=92"> Practicing Out of the (Acute Care) Box The sky’s </a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 93" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=93"> Public Health Nursing Public health nurses integr</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 94" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=94"> REFLECTIONS The “Reflections” column features hum</a> <a title="Imprint 2011 January page 95" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/51f62be6?page=95"> ©Thinkstock </a> <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 Index AMERICAN JOURNAL OF</a>