MA STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION

Fall 2012

Fall 2012
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IN THIS ISSUE

Letter from the President

Greetings Everyone! My name is Allison Mamishian and I am the President of the Massachusetts Student Nurses Association for the 2012-2013 year. I am currently a Senior at Worcester State University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Our board this year could not be made up of a more energetic, motivated group of young women (although were always looking for male members too!). It is so encouraging to be surrounded by such determined workers, and colleagues who share just as much passion for nursing as I do. We have been working diligently all summer in order to outline a very busy upcoming year, which includes many programs and speakers for nursing students across the state. Our theme throughout the year will involve different aspects of inspiration; inspiration in your lives, and the inspiration that brought you into the field of nursing. Throughout this year, give a thought to what brought you to the position that youre in now, and what keeps you going during the tough times. Please use this newsletter as your MaSNA and NSNA guide for the upcoming semesters. We have included all important dates, and also have pictures and reflections from our past events. Take the time to flip through these pages, and get to know the Executive Board and how YOU can get involved! I started my first term with MaSNA as a sophomore nursing student and it has truly changed my life; I encourage you all to consider joining our team! On behalf of MaSNA, I would like to wish you all of the best of luck this semester, and please dont hesitate to contact any of us to check in and let us know what youre up to!

Membership & Upcoming Events 2 Involvement 3 National Nursing Conferences 4 NCLEX Review 5 Board of Directors 7

Best, Allison Mamishian

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JOIN NSNA TODAY!

Membership is open to any nursing student in Massachusetts who is also a member of the National Student Nurses Association. Join now at http://www.mastudentnurses.org /nsna-membership.html Enjoy Member Benefits: o Discount on NCLEX Review Books, uniforms, etc o Receive IMPRINT Magazine o And Much More!

MASNA is the Massachusetts Branch of the National Student Nurses Association. The NSNA mentors the professional development of approximately 53,000 future registered nurses nationwide and facilitates their entrance into the profession by providing educational resources, leadership opportunities, and career guidance. MASNA was formed to support local NSNA school chapters statewide. We strive to provide the information, resources and opportunities needed to empower nursing students as future professionals.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR LEADERS

Are you a nursing student in the state of Massachusetts? Are you a member of the National Student Nurse Association? MASNA is looking for nursing students interested in serving on 20122013 state-wide board. There are many positions available with varying levels of commitment. Begin your path as a professional nurse.

UPCOMING EVENTS!
Mid year conference Nov 8-11 San Diego, CA Annual conference Apr 3-7 North Carolina MASNA SPRING 2013 CAREER FORUM & SOCIAL DINNER MASNA SPRING 2013 CONFERENCE with MARN

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NURSING STUDENTS

Three hours later, I was hooked. The 2011 MASNA Fall Conference at the Marriott in Newton, MA hosted a panel of recent graduates who have been in different nursing leadership roles. Listening to their speeches opened my eyes to a whole new world of

Katelyn O'Rourke
Massachusetts Student Nurses' Association, Vice President 20122013 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Candidate 2013 Worcester State University

Why they got involved.

The National Association of School Nurses recommends nurse-tostudent ratios should be one to 750 for general populations, one to 250 in mainstreamed populations and 1 to 125 in severely handicapped populations.
FAST FACTS

nursing. A world of leadership, professionalism, and advocacy. It was then I knew I wanted more out of my student nurse career. After the conference had ended, I talked with the board members to find out how I could become involved. I filled out my application the next morning and before I knew it, I was one of the 2011-2012 regional chairs. Over the next few months, I had the opportunity to attend conferences and meet many influential people to the world of nursing, as well as get to know many different nursing students across the state. At the end of my junior year, I took away only positives from joining the MASNA board. I then decided to run for vice president. I can sincerely say that I have enjoyed every aspect in being involved this pre-professional organization. I am thrilled to have the honor to serve as the 20122013 MASNA vice president, and I owe it to those three hours last fall.

I wanted to serve on the MASNA Board of Directors, because it is a group of people so greatly committed to the profession of nursing and also a group, which is extremely passionate about nursing. Over the past summer I took a course at Boston College on Global Healthcare and it literally blew my socks off. I learned huge amount about the great stage on which nursing has been set and that my role as a nurse and as an aware nurse, is vital. I see the MASNA Board of Directors as my first step to learning more and continuing my learning in this direction. I am so very excited to spend the next semester working with these wonderful student nurses and the amazing opportunity to learn from them. Sarah Webber
Massachusetts Student Nurses Association, Corresponding Secretary 2012-2013 Bachelor of

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Science in Nursing Candidate 2014

Boston College

National Student Nurses Association 60th Annual Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Chenille Morrison

Boston College Bachelor of Science in Nursing Candidate 2014

From April 11th-14th, 2012, I attended the National Student Nurses Association 60th Anniversary Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. One of the focus sessions I attended was called The Role of Nurses in a Global Community. The speaker was Suzanne Prevost, President Elect of Sigma Theta Tau International. She encouraged the audience to become a part of Sigma Theta Tau because the organization is a partner with the United Nations in terms of healthcare collaboration. With more family members sharing in the decision making about the sick, nurses are important in the global community because people are more comfortable expressing themselves to people like them. When families are able to identify with the nurse, trust is formed which improves patient outcomes. Nurses are challenged in the global community because patients are not educated about their disease and the resources available to them, lack of medicine supplies, and lack of food. Also 1 in 8 people in developing countries dont have access to clean water. Kids are most risk as 84% of children who die every day, die as a result of not having clean water. I was able to learn a lot from the talk but one of the most interesting things was that though the United States is more technologically advanced than other countries, we spend more per person on healthcare and still have fewer good patient outcomes than developing countries. Though the United States has fewer patient outcomes, Ms. Prevost encouraged us not to be deterred because Nursing ranked #1 for professions in the US News and World Report. Students like me are important for the future of nursing because we will be forced to combat the diseases that are prevalent here in the United States and abroad. Her talk made me have a positive outlook on the future because I know I will play a key role in making a difference in the life of others as a future nurse.

2012 National Association of Hispanic Nurses Annual Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico
by Yesenia Japa
Boston College Bachelor of Science in Nursing Candidate 2014

One of my favorite quotes from Dr. Norma Martnez Rogers (endnote speaker at the 2012 NAHN Conference) was All situations are different. What you do in one situation may not apply in another. Trust yourself and what you do. Be a role model and strive always for excellencenot everyone will like what you do. Choose what you do, make it YOUR path. We cant always ask ourselves what Florence Nightingale would do. As leaders, we have to make our decisions our own, and not others.

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NCLEX REVIEW

1. A client who is 6 months pregnant arrives at the clinic for her scheduled examination. Her BP is 150/86, and she states that she has gained 2.27 kg (5 lb.) in the last 2 weeks. The nurse should: a. Take the clients body temperature b. Prepare the client for a vaginal examination c. Give the client another appointment in 2 weeks d. Test the clients urine for the presence of albumin 2. A pregnant client with preeclampsia is receiving magnesium sulfate. What should the nurse keep at the bedside to prepare for the possibility of magnesium sulfate toxicity ? a. Naline b. Oxygen c. Calcium gluconate d. Suction equipment 3. A client who has a phobia about dog sis about to begin systematic desensitization. The client asks what the treatment will involve. The nurse should reply, You will: a. Be rewarded for not becoming anxious around dogs. b. Be exposed to dogs until you no longer feel anxious. c. Increase your contact with dogs while using relaxation techniques. d. Discuss with time in depth what caused your phobia and how it affects your life. 4. A client who is recovering form an acute episode of colitis is receiving a high-protein diet. The nurse should teach the client that this diet primarily will : a. Repair tissues b. Slow peristalsis c. Correct the anemia d. Improve muscle tone 5. Nursing management for a client with an acute episode of bronchial asthma should be directed toward: a. Curing the condition permanently b. Raising mucous secretions from the chest c. Limiting pulmonary secretions by decreasing fluid intake d. Convincing the client that the condition is emotionally based

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6. The nurse administers beclomethasone (Vanceril) by inhalation to a client with asthma. The nurse understands that the purpose of this therapy is to: a. Promote comfort b. Reduce respiratory bacteria c. Stimulate smooth muscle relaxation d. Decrease inflammatory cell responses 7. When a new mother refuses to look at her baby, who has a severe birth defect, the nursing approach that is most therapeutic is to: a. Explain to the family why she needs to be distracted b. Gently tell her that she should stop blaming herself for the childs handicap c. Reinforce the explanation of the handicap and allow time for the mother to discuss her fears d. Wait until she has sufficiently recovered from the stress of birth before bringing the baby to her again 8. When teaching a class about parenting, the nurse asks the participants what they do when their toddlers have a temper tantrum. Which statement demonstrates one fathers understanding of the origin of temper tantrums? a. After a temper tantrum begins, he disciplines his child by restricting a favorite food or activity b. When a temper tantrum begins, he isolates and ignores his child until the behavior improves c. During a temper tantrum, he partially gives in to his child before the tantrum becomes excessive d. He tries to prevent a temper tantrum by allowing his child to choose between two reasonable alternatives 9. If the nurse interrupts a client with obsessive-compulsive disorder during the performance of a ritual, the client most likely will react with: a. Anxiety b. Hostility c. Aggression d. Withdrawal 10. When a nurse is working with a client with psychiatric problems, a primary goal is the establishment of a therapeutic nurse-client relationship. The major purpose of this relationship is to: a. Increase nonverbal communication b. Provide an outlet for suppressed hostile feelings c. Assist the client in acquiring more effective behavior d. Provide the client with someone who can make decisions

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2011-2012 MASNA Board of Directors

Allison Mamishian President masna.president1@gmail.com Katelyn ORourke Vice President masna.vp@gmail.com Andrea Lopez President-elect masna.presidentelect@gmail.com Yesenia Japa Treasurer masna.treasurer1@gmail.com Chenille Morrison Secretary masna.secretary1@gmail.com Kaitlyn Blais Media Chair masna.webmaster@gmail.com Yvonne Shih Legislative Chair masna.legislative@gmail.com Stephanie Caldarola Regional Chair masna.regional1@gmail.com Grace Waterhourse Regional Chair masna.regionalchair2@gmail.com Judith Shindul-Rothschild Faculty Advisor advisor.masna@gmail.com

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