Indiana State Nurses Association

01/17/2025

Your voice matters! 🗣Join us for FOUR incredible nursing advocacy events designed to empower, educate, and energize YOU to make a difference:

✅Bedside to Ballot
✅Civic Conversations & Cocktails with Indiana Nurses
✅The 2025 Advocacy Brief
✅2025 Nurses Day at the Statehouse

Don’t miss these opportunities to engage, learn, and lead. Together, we can amplify the voice of nursing and drive meaningful change.

https://indiananurses.nursingnetwork.com/page/100025-isna-s-upcoming-advocacy-events

01/16/2025

Big day for Indiana Nurses at the Indiana General Assembly today! 🙌 Thank you to Senator Yoder for her support of nursing through Senate Bill 176. The bill to improve Indiana's LPN workforce demand by allowing earlier entry into practical nurse programs passed through the Senate Health and Provider Services Committee today with flying colors.🦜

ISNA Members receive a summary of bills related to nursing and healthcare every week during the session. Don't miss the next opportunity to advocate for a brighter future for Indiana Nursing! We saved you a seat at the Statehouse.

Nursing Advocates Pictured L to R: Rhonda Cook, ISNA Lobbyist, Alex Bakle, ISNA Advocacy Intern, Kim Wiegand, Ivy Tech Assist, Vice President for Nursing, Katie Feley, ISNA CEO, Nick Goodwin, GOVA IHCA, Senator Shelly Yoder, Justin Rice, LPN, Amanda Leffler, CEO/DON Leffler Academy, and Yvonne Turner, GOVA Brickyard Health

01/07/2025

Embark on a day of advocacy and engagement at the heart of our state's decision-making hub! ISNA and partners invite you to participate in our 2025 Nurses Day at the Statehouse, a unique opportunity to connect with legislators, policymakers, and fellow nurses, shaping the future of our nursing profession directly from the epicenter of governance in Indiana.

Recommended educational session to occur prior to this event: ISNA's Annual Advocacy Brief. If you're new to advocacy, we highly recommend attending our educational pre-event session! Designed for novice advocates, this session will provide valuable insights, tools, and strategies to help you confidently engage in advocacy efforts.

https://indiananurses.nursingnetwork.com/page/100025-isna-s-upcoming-advocacy-events

Indiana Organization for Nursing Leadership
Central Indiana Oncology Nursing Society
Philippine Nurses Association of Indiana
Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses - CAPNI
Indiana Association for Healthcare Quality
Indiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Indiana Association of School Nurses
Indiana Emergency Nurses Association

12/15/2024

As the year comes to a close, we celebrate the incredible dedication and compassion of our Indiana nurses. May this season bring peace, joy, and time to rest and recharge for the vital work ahead. Thank you for all that you do to uplift health and humanity in our communities.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season,
the ISNA Board of Directors & Staff

12/12/2024

ISNA joined nurse leaders across the US at the 2024 ANA Leadership Summit, a unique opportunity to collaborate and explore ways to amplify our voice in shaping the future of the nursing profession. Let’s lead the way—together!

The agenda included insight from Angela Beddoe, ANA CEO, and ANA President Jennifer Mensik-Kennedy. The star of the show was ISNA's very own past president and ANA Leadership Council Executive Committee Chair, Brian Arwood. Great job!!

The annual Leadership Summit is a great time to meet up with neighbors too, like ANA past president Rebecca Patton (OH), and new ANA Board of Director, Khahlia Fisher-Grace (OH).

12/06/2024

INF found a glitch in their Giving Tuesday campaign! They need your help to catch up to their Giving Tuesday goal!

Donate Now. Empower Nurses. Transform Lives.

12/05/2024

Well said 👏

"Empowering nurses to foster a culture of belonging is not simply an HR initiative. This is about creating work conditions to feel respected, and capable of performing at their highest potential. This propels a ripple effect of positivity, productivity, and outstanding care that everyone—nurses, patients, and the entire healthcare system—will benefit from." Glenn Llopis

https://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2024/12/03/4-strategies-to-increase-sense-of-belonging-for-nurses-in-the-workplace/?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--TI64ltY9yUxQG3oysko3Osz203D885chDkkqkn9pxWLAPRSX-k_eInkqwsX1YjPY9Udajb3qxfrbgV_tcQr6mopgp8A&_hsmi=337045466&utm_content=337045466&utm_source=hs_email

11/20/2024

Flex Work is the Future!

In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, nurses are seeking more control over their schedules and career paths, while healthcare facilities are urgently looking to fill staffing gaps. This is where the Indiana Resource Pool, powered by Matchwell, steps in to create a win-win solution for both sides.

Nurses are invited to browse current job openings at https://work.matchwell.app/

11/18/2024

🚨 ALERT: PLA and the Indiana State Board of Nursing have recently received several reports of voice phishing (vishing) phone call scam(s) targeting licensed nurses!

We encourage our licensed nurses to review this notice, which provides helpful information and tips that may protect you from falling victim to these scams: in.gov/pla/files/PLA,-ISBN-Notice-to-Nurses-Vishing-Scam-November-2024-Updated.pdf

11/12/2024

ISNA is Listening:

Katie Boston-Leary is the Director of Nursing Programs at the American Nurses Association overseeing the Nursing Practice and Work Environment Division and Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation. Katie defines a healthy nurse as actively focused on creating and maintaining balance and synergy with physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, financial, personal, and professional well-being.

https://healthcareplussg.com/podcast/katie-boston-leary/

11/11/2024

This Veterans Day, we honor the nurses who have served our nation with courage, compassion, and resilience. Thank you for your dedication, both in the field and in healthcare, where you continue to make an extraordinary difference. Your commitment to caring for others in all circumstances inspires us every day.

11/08/2024

Congratulations to ISNA Member Jenn Funk, recent recipient of Community Health Network's 2024 Nursing Excellence Award for the Art and Science of Nursing. Jenn's dedication exemplifies both the compassionate care and clinical excellence that defines the nursing profession. Jenn serves as a true inspiration for Indiana Nurses ❤

11/08/2024

Let’s celebrate and honor the legacy of our past board members whose dedication and vision have shaped our organization’s success.

ISNA would like to thank Leah Scalf, past Secretary, and Rachel Spalding, past Director, for their service. Both of these amazing nurse leaders went above and beyond their volunteer board role to support ISNA operations and growth of our community.

Dr. Scalf has served on ISNA's Board of Directors since 2017, covering an unexpected vacancy then continuing to serve as the Secretary role thereafter. Volunteering as a student intern prior to serving the community as a Board Member, Dr. Scalf has dedicated a significant amount of time to ensure the preservation of ISNA's efforts and our history in the making.

Dr. Spalding served an additional year after serving her term as Director as ISNA moved to our varied election cadence.

While we would love to send these colleagues on an "Out of Office" vacation, at least for a few weeks we can respect the "Do Not Disturb". We hope to see you both back at the Board table soon!

10/31/2024

Old with the old. In with the new.
Bippity Boppity Boo! 👻
Check out new swag and grab your 2022 tee before they vanish 🫥
Thank you to ISNA Member Jenn for sharing your dress up shenanigans😝

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10/29/2024

Indiana Nurses, Nursing Students, and Friends of Nurses: Make Your Voting Plan!

In Person on Election Day - Tuesday 11/5
This is the most common choice. Voters who choose this option go to their local polling place on Election Day, Tuesday November 5th, between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm (local time) to vote. You can find your polling place on www.IndianaVoters.com by clicking on “Find My Polling Place.”

Absentee-in-Person (early voting)
Those who would like to vote in person, but can’t make it to the polls on Election Day may vote early. Each county offers certain places you can go to vote absentee-in-person. Check with your County Clerk’s office to find out where.

The Indiana Debate Commission has posted a video recording of the October 24th Gubernatorial Debate at https://indianadebatecommission.com/live-debate-feed/

10/24/2024

ISNA's 2024 educational conference and annual meeting - Nursing Outside the Box - was a success!

Thank you to our host for sharing the perfect space and keeping us well fed. A special thank you to Abigail B, Blake B, and Annisa W! Your energy, enthusiasm, and dedication are inspiring, and we are grateful for the commitment you’ve shown to the future of nursing.

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10/21/2024

Congratulations to Dr Diane Hountz, DNP, MS, ANP, RN, CNE, ISNA Member, and newly named CEO of the Indiana Center for Nursing! Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Diane to her new role! 👏👏👏

On behalf of the Indiana Center for Nursing (ICN) Officers, it is my pleasure to announce the ICN has appointed Diane Hountz DNP, MS, ANP, RN, CNE as its next Chief Executive Officer beginning part-time on October 1, 2024, assuming full-time responsibilities January 1, 2025.

Dr Hountz is a highly respected nursing leader and educator with nearly 30 years of expertise spanning healthcare leadership, clinical practice, and nursing education. She has held several leadership positions, most recently serving as the Director of Strategic Programs and Engagement at the ICN. Her previous roles include Quality Improvement Coordinator for North Central Nurse Clinics in Delphi, Indiana and Director of Professional Development/Lead Nurse Planner for Purdue University School of Nursing in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Dr. Hountz is currently a Clinical Associate Professor at Purdue University’s School of Nursing and has represented the ICN in various national organizations. Her leadership on numerous healthcare boards and within professional nursing organizations highlights her expertise and dedication to advancing the nursing profession. With an extensive background in nursing leadership and education, strategic planning, and quality improvement and her passion for nursing advocacy and organizational engagement, Dr. Hountz is exceptionally well-positioned to advance the mission of the Indiana Center for Nursing.

Dr. Hountz will work collaboratively with the ICN’s current Chief Executive Officer Kimberly Harper, MS, RN, FAAN, who will be transitioning into the role of CEO Emeritus, Executive Consultant with her retirement planned for December 31, 2024. Kimberly will maintain the oversight of the ICN HRSA Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant on a part-time basis through July 31, 2025.

Please join me in congratulating Dr. Hountz on this new role, and in celebrating the indelible mark left by Kimberly Harper, the founding CEO of the ICN!


Warmly,

Rebecca J. Bartlett Ellis, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FAAN
ICN Board President

10/18/2024

ISNA is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the Virtual Nursing Academy to advance nursing education and shift nursing care models across the state of Indiana. This collaboration is set to revolutionize nursing by leveraging the latest in on-demand education, ensuring nurses are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for today's dynamic virtual care environment.

Learn More & Register at https://virtualnursingacademy.com/

Full Press Release https://indiananurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-news/200702-indiana-state-nurses-association-partners-with-the-virtual-nursing-academy-to-elevate-nursing-education-and-practice-in-indiana-