ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS
OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
ANNUAL REPORT
2013 - 2014
Association of Diploma Schools of Professional Nursing
at the
New Jersey Hospital Association
760 Alexander Road - PO Box 1
Princeton, New Jersey 08543-0001
ADSPN ANNUAL REPORT
2013 - 2014
Philosophy
Membership
Member Schools
Individual Members
Honorary/Lifetime Members
Executive Board
Reports
Report of the President
Report of the Secretary
Report of the Treasurer
Reports of Standing Committees
Individual Membership Committee
Education Committee
Nominating Committee
Professional Action/Articulation Committee
Communications Committee
Bylaws
ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
PHILOSOPHY
Diploma programs in nursing are single purpose educational institutions which prepare
graduates to practice as professional nurse generalists in a variety of healthcare
settings. This is accomplished by providing a learning environment which includes early
involvement of students with clients utilizing a wide variety of clinical experiences.
Diploma programs further recognize a sound foundation in the biological, physical, and
behavioral sciences, as essential to the mastery of the principles of the nursing process.
Learning is enhanced by the close student-teacher relationship which nurtures
individual effort, independent learning, and intellectual curiosity. Such relationships
provide opportunities for intellectual challenges, role clarification, and integration of
theories and practice as a foundation for the development of a professional identity.
MEMBERSHIP
ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
MEMBER HOSPITAL SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
2013 - 2014
BAYONNE MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL OF NURSING
Carole Skalski, Director
69-71 New Hook Road
Bayonne, New Jersey 07002
201-339-9656
CAREPOINT HEALTH SCHOOL OF NURSING
Carol Fasano, Dean
176 Palisades Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
201-795-8360
HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL OF NURSING 201-833-3005
Barbara Blackwell, Director
690 Teaneck Road
Teaneck, New Jersey 07666
MOUNTAINSIDE HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING
Ngozi Nkongho, Director
1 Bay Avenue
Montclair, New Jersey 07042
973-429-6060
JFK MEDICAL CENTER MUHLENBERG
HAROLD B. & DOROTHY A. SNYDER SCHOOLS
Judith Mathews, Dean
PO Box 1272
Plainfield, New Jersey 07061
908-668-2400
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL OF NURSING
Lisa M. Easterby, Dean
1600 Haddon Avenue
Camden, New Jersey 08103
856-757-3727
ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Bonny Ross, Director
601 Hamilton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08629
609-599-5190
TRINITAS SCHOOL OF NURSING
Mary E. Kelley, Dean
40 West Jersey Street, 3rd Floor
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
908-659-5200
2013– 2014 ADSPN INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
ARIA HEALTH
Mary Ann Manchio-Golobek
BAYONNE MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL OF NURSING
Sharon Conway
MaryAnn Pawlowski
BEST CARE TRAINING INSTITUTE
Florence Brown
CAREPOINT HEALTH SCHOOL OF NURSING
Lori M. Byrd
Carol Fasano
HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL OF NURSING
Kathryn Labriolo
Lorraine Santangelo
Martha Shemin
HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Catherine Sirangelo
JFK MEDICAL CENTER MUHLENBERG
HAROLD B. & DOROTHY A. SNYDER SCHOOLS
Donna Angelucci
Sharon Ferrante
Susan Karcher
Cathleen McMahon
KENNEDY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Michele Hanifin
MOUNTAINSIDE SCHOOL OF NURSING
Beth M. Confini
Rowena Curva
Chinyere Obiakwata
Janet Ogunbote
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL OF NURSING
Diana Aumenta
Melinda Bowman
Patricia DeCoursey
Debra J. DeVoe
Lisa Easterby
Joan Kelly
Dawn MacGibeny
Rica O. Pineda
Maureen Szulewski
PRISM CAREER INSTITUTE
Jackie Wynkoop
SOLARIS HEALTH SYSTEM
Robin Krieger
ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL OF NURSING
Maureen Geiges
Carol Hernandez
Nancy Reyes-Svarcbergs
Shirley Richardson
Bonny Ross
Rose Saunders
Joanne Wolfson
OTHER
Mary Alice Comiskey (Retired)
HONORARY/LIFETIME MEMBERS
Miriam Alexander
Linda Blain
Theresa Bointano
Agnes Cleary
Gloria Corbo
Effie Davis
Louise DeBlois
Doris Feldman
Carol Guilbert
Jean Hamm
Grace Hart
Mary Angela Kunst
Dorothy Letizia
Meryl Lindemann
Regina M. Mastrangelo
Dorothy May
Marion Mitchell
Muriel McGovern
Eileen Mullins
Nancy Murray
Isabelle Schuler
Sarah L. Sherlock
Mary Rose Smochek
Frances Whitesell
Revised 06/2014
2013 - 2014 ADSPN EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
BOARD POSITION/NAME/SCHOOL/ E-MAIL
HOME PHONE
WORK PHONE
FAX NUMBER
856-757-3753
856-757-3758
973-635-4767
908-668-2481
908-668-2403
908-226-4568
215-945-4632
215-518-3487 Cell
609-599-6352
609-599-5799
201-836-2777
201-833-3000
Ext- 3837
201-836-1283
201-991-7065
201-795-8365
201-795-8737
609-599-6340
609-599-5799
609-599-5192
609-599-5799
President
Lisa Easterby, Dean
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
[email protected]
President Elect
Immediate Past President
Judith Mathews, Dean
JFK Medical Center Muhlenberg
Harold B & Dorothy A. Snyder Schools
[email protected]
Education
Carol Hernandez, Faculty Coordinator
St Francis School of Nursing
[email protected]
[email protected]
Treasurer
Martha M.Z. Shemin, Faculty
Holy Name Medical Center SON
[email protected]
[email protected]
Secretary
Carol Fasano, Dean
CarePoint Health School of Nursing
[email protected]
Nominating
Shirley Richardson
St. Francis School of Nursing
[email protected]
Membership
Professional Action
Bonny Ross, Director
St. Francis Medical Center SON
[email protected]
609-448-8595
Board Member
Lori Byrd,
Christ Hospital
[email protected]
201-795-8360
Board Member
Carole Skalski, Director
Bayonne Medical Center School of Nursing
[email protected]
201-339-3635
201-339-9157
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PRESSIONAL NURSING
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
2013 – 2014
Three meetings (one of which was conference call) and one educational offering were
held this academic year.
Lisa Easterby was elected President for a period of 2 years.
A phone conference was held with George Hebert to discuss what diploma schools
should do to remain viable and the status of state legislation.
School membership remained at eight diploma schools.
ADSPN and St. Francis Medical Center hosted the fall educational conference, Mind,
Body, Spirit presented by Christine Jackson. The topics of test item writing and test
blueprints were identified as a need for faculty, but NCHASCN planned a conference on
this topic in March, 2014. It was decided to encourage faculty to attend this conference
in lieu of ADSPN planning the same topic.
The website was updated as needed. ADSPN’s domain was renewed with Melbourne
IT, Ltd.
Board members reached out to member diploma schools to enlist their participation on
the Board and increase its membership. Board members also reached out to faculty to
encourage their participation as well.
Bonny Ross and Lori Byrd continued their work and participation in the NJ Action
Coalition. The team headed by Lisa Easterby has been suspended for lack of
participation.
The positions for Individual Membership and Nominating Committee are due to be filled.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa M. Easterby, DNP, RN, CNE
President
ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
SECRETARY’S REPORT
2013-2014
During the 2013 – 2014 Academic year the Association of Diploma Schools of
Professional Nursing held one Executive Board Conference Call Meeting, on e
Executive Board in Person Meeting, one General Membership Meeting and one Annual
Meeting.
ANNUAL MEETING
June 13, 2014
New Jersey Hospital Association, Princeton, NJ
April 8, 2014 (conference call)
EXECUTIVE BOARD
September 13, 2013, New Jersey Hospital Association, Princeton, NJ
GENERAL Membership
November 15, 2013
ALL MINUTES WERE APPROVED AND ARE ON FILE AT THE NEW JERSEY
HOSPITAL ASSOICATION
Respectfully submitted,
Carol A. Fasano, MA, RN, NP, C, CNE
ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
TREASURER’S REPORT
2013 – 2014
The 2013 - 2014 budget was developed and voted on by the membership at the 2013
annual meeting, and was within the guidelines for the year. The Association contract
with the New Jersey Hospital Association was not received by the treasurer as of
6/2/14, so the presumed amount due of $7,000.00 is currently outstanding.
It is anticipated that Bayonne Medical Center School of Nursing will be closing in June,
2014, to merge with Christ Hospital School of Nursing. This would then reduce our
income from school dues by $1,500.00 per year.
The Association continues to maintain one Certificate of Deposit, which will come to
maturity on August 23, 2014.
The budget for 2014 - 2015 and the year-end summary for 2013 - 2014 are attached.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha M. Z. Shemin
Treasurer
REVENUE
ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
Annual Meeting 6/13/14
Actual
Actual
Current
Budget
Actual
2013 – ‘14
(4/7 –
Since
6/2/14)
6/14/13
1. Annual Meeting/Educational
Programs
2. Dues: Individual Membership
3. Dues: School Membership
4. Interest: Certificates
TOTAL
4.24
4.24
855.00
1,000.00
12,000.00
25.36
13,880.36
4,500.00
1,000.00
12,000.00
50.00
17,050.00
3,187.23
142.25
6,000.00
300.00
1,000.00
2,500.00
4,000.00
(2013-’14
only)
7,000.00
400.00
1,000.00
EXPENSES
1. Annual Meeting/ Educational
Programs
2. Board/General & Other Meetings
3. Advertising
4. Conf/Summit Expenses
5. Scholarships
4,000.00
6. NJHA Contract
7. NJHA Membership Fee
384.00
8. Audit
9. Bank Activity/Service Charges
10. Misc
11. Website (webmaster)
12. Website hosts
(Melbourne & Blue Host)
13. Printing/office supplies
14. Special Projects
15. FANEL Associate Membership
TOTAL
2.00
16.00
325.26
2.00
175.00
8,229.74
CURRENT
BALANCES
Certificates
16,917.33
Checking
20,974.87
TOTAL
6/2/14
MZS
37,892.20
30.00
150.00
300.00
250.00
(2 years)
50.00
200.00
175.00
23,355.00
ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
PROPOSED BUDGET, 2014 - 2015
REVENUE
Actual
2013 – 2014
5.
6.
7.
8.
Annual Meeting/Educational Programs
Dues: Individual Membership
Dues: School Membership
Interest: Certificates
TOTAL
Proposed
2014 - 2015
4,000.00
1,000.00
12,000.00
50.00
4,000.00
1,000.00
10,500.00
50.00
17,050.00
15,550.00
6,000.00
300.00
1,000.00
2,500.00
4,000.00
6,000.00
300.00
1,000.00
2,500.00
2,000.00
EXPENSES
16. Annual Meeting/ Educational Programs
17. Board/General & Other Meetings
18. Advertising
19. Conf/Summit Expenses
20. Scholarships
(2013-’14 only)
21. NJHA Contract
22. NJHA Membership Fee
23. Audit
24. Bank Activity/Service Charges
25. Misc
26. Website (webmaster)
27. Website host (annual charge)
28. Printing/office supplies
29. Special Projects
30. FANEL Associate Membership
TOTAL
Revised 6/2/14
MZS
7,000.00
400.00
1,000.00
30.00
150.00
100.00
250.00
50.00
200.00
175.00
7,000.00
400.00
1,000.00
30.00
150.00
300.00
50.00
50.00
200.00
175.00
23,155.00
21,155.00
REPORT OF
STANDING COMMITTEES
ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
2013 - 2014
POLICIES
Membership Year: September 1 to August 31
Obtain list of current faculty from each school at 1st General Membership meeting:
October
Renewal letters and mailing of applications: June
Send acknowledgement letters, including membership card: as needed
Letter to renewals as a reminder of lapsed membership. Including membership
application: Send in early October
Annual Membership Applications & Dues:
Completed annual membership applications and dues are to be sent directly to the
committee chairperson:
The Individual Membership Committee Chairperson will be responsible for collecting
and recording all annual membership applications and dues received. The chairperson
will forward the membership applications to Caroline Cebik at ADSPN in Princeton, NJ.
Caroline Cebik will be responsible for recording all membership applications and
sending a letter or receipt and membership card to each member.
• A supply of applications will be kept at ADSPN. Request applications as needed
for distribution at meetings. Applications will need to be reviewed with each
change of chairperson. Mailing address for applications will be changed to
reflect new chairperson’s address as needed.
• A list of current members can be obtained from Caroline Cebik at ADSPN,
Princeton, NJ
• The chairperson will directly hand off all membership dues collected to the
ADSPN Treasurer at the subsequent ADSPN board meeting, and maintain a
record of all dues collected.
• Checks for dues will be marked “For Deposit Only” on the back by the Treasurer.
•
The Treasurer will make a copy of the checks for the record and make direct
deposits to the ADSPN account.
•
The chairperson will ensure that the membership list is reconciled with Caroline
Cebik and the dues collected is reconciled with the Treasurer annually and
reported at the ADSPN board meetings as required.
Revised 4/28/2011
ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
2013 – 2014
The Association of Diploma Schools of Professional Nursing provided one educational
program during the 2013 – 2014 year. Christina Jackson, PhD, PNP, AHN-C, CNE
presented MindBodySpirit Self-Care as a Framework for Teaching Holistic Nursing and
Integrative Healing on October 4, 2013 at the New Jersey Hospital Association
Conference Center. This program covered the basic assumptions in holistic nursing
including the underpinnings of an integrative perspective on healing and the evidence
for integrating complementary and alternative modalities into the curriculum. Suggested
resources were provided to assist in teaching and practicing nursing in this way.
Evaluations were very positive.
Plans are being made for Gail Baumlein, PhD, RN, CNS, CNE, ANEF from Franklin
University to present a program on active teaching strategies at the New Jersey
Hospital Association Conference Center on November 7, 2014.
The responsibility for the scholarship program to assist nursing students and faculty was
delegated to the Education Committee. The application (see attached) was made
available in the fall of 2013. Applications were to be postmarked by October 18, 2013.
The faculty scholarship was awarded to Lorraine Santangelo from Holy Name. The
three student scholarships were awarded to Rashidah Garrett-Hall from Mountainside,
Rachael McMullan from St. Francis and Shaneka Phinn from Holy Name. Thank you to
individuals who assisted with evaluating the applications.
Education Committee
Carol Hernandez
Bonny Ross
Tina Snyder
Association of Diploma Schools of
Professional Nursing Scholarship
Application
Sponsored by the ADSPN educational schools:
Bayonne Medical Center
School of Nursing
Bayonne, NJ
Christ Hospital
School of Nursing
Jersey City, NJ
Holy Name Medical
Center School of Nursing
Teaneck, NJ
Mountainside Hospital
School of Nursing
Montclair, NJ
Muhlenberg Regional
Medical Center
Harold B. and
Dorohy A. Snyder
Schools
Our Lady of Lourdes
School of Nursing
Camden, NJ
St. Francis Medical Center
School of Nursing
Trenton, NJ
Trinitas
School of Nursing
Elizabeth, NJ
Our Commitment
The Association of Diploma Schools of Professional Nursing is committed to:
•
Supporting all levels of nursing education and practice in the State of New Jersey.
•
Providing access to a cost-effective, high-standard nursing education that accommodates
employment and family demands.
•
Accessing a culturally diverse population to promote employment and leadership in inner
city and urban communities.
•
Producing graduates who are decision makers and consumer advocates in the midst of the
changing health care environment
ADSPN has established a scholarship program to assist students and faculty in
pursuing a career in health care and faculty serving the needs of New Jersey
nursing.
ADSPN  PO Box 1 Princeton, NJ 08543
Eligibility Requirements
Student Scholarship:
Applicants must be currently enrolled and in good standing in a nursing course at a
member school.
Faculty Scholarship:
Applicant must be a faculty member at one of the members schools and enrolled in
a graduate program related to
All applications must be postmarked by October 18, 2013. Scholarships will
be awarded each year in the Spring.
Note: All materials become the property of ADSPN and will not be returned.
ADSPN  PO Box 1 Princeton, NJ 08543
Student Scholarship Application Guidelines
To apply for the student scholarship, please supply the following:
• A 2-page double spaced typed essay describing your personal achievements and
career aspirations
• A letter of recommendation from a clinical instructor. This recommendation
should include student level of performance, motivation and ability to interact
with patients and member of the health care team
• An official school transcript (Online transcripts are not accepted)
• Completed application. Clearly print or type all requested information (The
application can be downloaded to your computer and completed before
printing)
Faculty Scholarship Application Guidelines
To apply for the faculty scholarship, please supply the following:
• Proof of current enrollment in a graduate program (example – transcript,
registration confirmation)
• A one-page typed essay explaining why you should receive the scholarship.
This statement should include your personal accomplishments, professional
nursing goals, scholarly activities and its benefit to your colleagues, student
body and the individual applicant.
• Completed application. Clearly print or type all requested information (The
application can be downloaded to your computer and completed before
printing)
ADSPN  PO Box 1 Princeton, NJ 08543
ADPSN Scholarship Application
*All applications must be postmarked by
October 18, 2013
Name: ________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Telephone: (Home) _______________ (Cell) ________________
(Work) _______________________
E-mail: _______________________________________________
Social Security Number: _________________________________
Current School and Year/Semester: _______________________
______________________________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________
Send completed application to:
Caroline Cebik
ASPSN c/o New Jersey Hospital Association
760 Alexander Road
Princeton, NJ 08543
ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE
2013 – 2014
The open board positions for the ADSPN are Treasurer, Secretary, and three (3) board
members. Letters for nominations were mailed on March 25, 2014 to current ADSPN
members, board members, and school members and included a return deadline date of
April 20, 2014. To date we have not received any nominations for the open positions.
Therefore currently the above positions remain open. Please see a copy of the letter
sent out below.
Shirley Richardson RN, MSN
Chair Nominations Committee
DATE: March 25, 2014
TO: ADSPN Membership
FROM: Shirley Richardson, RN, MSN
SUBJECT: 2014 Nominations to the ADSPN Executive Board
Greetings from the ADSPN Nominating Committee. It is once again time to think about the leadership of
ADSPN. I am contacting you for nominations for positions that will become available on the ADSPN
Executive Board. It is important that the Executive Board be representative of various diploma schools
of nursing as well as from varied geographical location. Your input and involvement would be greatly
appreciated to achieve this balance. New member involvement is eagerly anticipated.
The 2014 ballot will be prepared in May. This year we are electing the following leadership positions:
•
Treasurer
•
Secretary
•
Three (3) Board Members
If you are interested in holding a position on the Executive Board or know of someone who would be a
good candidate, please email me at [email protected]. The committee will directly
contact those nominated for acceptance of the nomination. Please include the school and phone
number and/or email address. Please submit names by April 20th, 2014. Please contact me with any
questions at (609) 668-5233 or Fax (609) 599-5799.
Thank you for your assistance with the nomination process.
ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
NOMINATING COMMITTEE POLICIES
JUNE (re-organization meeting)
Nominating Committee chairperson appointed by President from among members of
Executive Board. It is ideal to have at least one more member of this committee,
representing another region in the state.
JANUARY
Obtain previous letters, ballot forms, and any another related materials from NJHA
Member Services (currently Caroline Cebik).
Review By-Laws for officers and board members needing to be elected.
Revise prior letters, etc. to reflect needed changes in the ballot and/or committee’s
preference.
Compose new letter to Deans/Directors/Individual Members seeking nominations.
Send (fax) letter to Caroline Cebik to prepare for mailing. (Proof final letter before
sending out).
FEBRUARY
Have letter seeking nominations sent out to Dean/Directors/Individual Members by the
first week in February (Caroline Cebik).
Note return date to be at least two weeks before March Executive Board. Return to
Nom. Comm. Chair.
Fax or phone all schools of nursing not responding to above, several days before return
dead line, encouraging nominations for vacancies (Chair).
Confirm that all nominees are will to serve, given that they are elected (Chair).
ADSPN
Nominating Committee Policies (Continued)
MARCH
Prepare a draft ballot for Executive Board approval at early March Executive Board
meeting (Chair).
OR
Prepare a sample ballot to distribute via mail to Executive Board members by March
25th with a return date 10-14 days later (Caroline Cebik).
APRIL
Review comments, etc. on draft ballot and revise ballot as needed (Chair).
Prepare an official ballot and mail by April 15th to all Deans/Directors/Individual
Members with a ballot return dead line of May 1st. (Caroline Cebik).
Return ballot to NJHA Member Services (Caroline Cebik) by May 1st.
Committee counts ballots ASAP.
MAY
Notify winners by phone and mail ASAP counting.
Send “thank you for your willingness to participate” letter to those who did not win.
Announce winners at ADSPN Annual meeting at NJ Health Care Congress (currently).
Return Nominating Committee materials to NJHA Member Services for the next year’s
committee.
4/09
ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
REPORT OF THE PROFESSIONAL ACTION COMMITTEE
2013 – 2014
ADSPN is represented on the New Jersey Action Coalition’s Master Plan Steering
Committee on Academic Progression by Bonny Ross, and Lori Byrd. Bonny Ross is
also on the Executive Committee.
The Master Plan Steering Committee is working on academic progression models for
New Jersey. The focus is on meeting the recommendation of the IOM (2011) Future of
Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health report: “To increase the proportion of
nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80% by 2020”. The commitment of this
Committee is to collectively and creatively develop competencies and an academic
progression model that will meet the needs of all of our constituents while reaching the
goal of 80% BSN by 2020.
The committee agreed that the work developed and implemented in Massachusetts and
several other states is a framework which would meet the needs in New Jersey.
Currently the committee is using the Massachusetts model of competencies—
knowledge, attitude and skills (KAS).
Edna Cadmus of Rutgers University and co-chair Susan Salmond, dean of the
School of Nursing UMDNJ, and Deanna Sperling, COO of the Barnabas Health
Behavioral Health Network and Maria LoGrippo the project director, provide the
leadership for the Action Coalition. Currently there are 3 funded teams in New Jersey
and the education partners include: Team A: TCNJ & St Francis, Team B: Rutgers &
Brookdale; and
Team C: Stockton & Atlantic Cape. There are also other teams who are moving forward
without funding.
Two teams have completed the gap analysis (evaluation of the 10 competencies
within the curriculum) and introduced two academic seamless progression models. The
TCNJ / St. Francis model has recently been revised to indicate a one + two+one model.
While that looks good on paper there are a lot of issues that would need to be resolved
to make it workable. The Rutgers /Brookdale model is a 2+1+1. Team 5 ( Carepoint
school of nursing, New Jersey city University, CarePoint Health- Christ Hospital ,
CarePoint Health- Bayonne Medical Center CarePoint Health- Hoboken University
Medical Center, and Promise visiting Nursing agency) is 90 percent completed with the
first phase . The gap analysis will be completed by August.
Some of the issues with the implementing the models relate to financial aid,
credit loads, admission criteria, number of associate degree credits accept by the
colleges. Two web sites: http://www.njni.org and www.campaignforaction.org can
be accessed to get more information or the Regional Action Coalition.
Submitted by: Bonny Ross
ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
REPORT OF THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
2013 – 2014
The website ran smoothly during the academic year 2013-2104. Updates were made
when necessary, including revising Christ Hospital’s name to CarePoint Health. It was
decided to renew ADSPN’s domain name through Melbourne, IT, Ltd, as this was the
most effective way to avoid interruption of service.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa M. Easterby, DNP, RN, CNE
Dean, Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
President, ADSPN
BYLAWS
ASSOCIATION OF DIPLOMA SCHOOLS OF PROFESSIONAL
NURSING OF NEW JERSEY
BY LAWS AND CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I - NAME
The Name of this Association shall be The Association of Diploma Schools of
Professional Nursing of New Jersey, hereinafter referred to as the Association.
Article II - PURPOSES AND FUNCTIONS
SECTION 1. PURPOSES
The Association represents Diploma Schools of Professional Nursing and all individuals
who support multiple levels of entry into nursing, and furthers the standards of
excellence in nursing through unified action.
SECTION 2. FUNCTIONS
The Association functions as an independent agent to:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Work cooperatively with all nursing programs in NJ and with local, state
and national groups concerned with nursing education and nursing
practice.
Foster communication among all programs, organizations, and individuals
concerned with nursing and nursing education.
Join with local, state, and national groups in efforts to facilitate seamless
articulation of nursing education programs.
Provide and promote continuing education programs in nursing.
Determine scholarship recipient(s) annually.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1. CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIP
(a)
(b)
(c)
Agency
Individual
Honorary
SECTION 2. ELIGIBILITY
(a)
(b)
(c)
Agency - Diploma Schools of Professional Nursing in New Jersey are
eligible for membership upon application and payment of dues.
Administrative and instructional faculty of member agency schools are
eligible to participate in educational programs sponsored by the
Association at membership rates and to attend the Annual and Regular
Meetings of the Association.
Individual - Individual members shall be any individual interested in the
purposes of the Association. They shall be eligible upon application and
payment of dues. Individual members are entitled to attend educational
programs sponsored by the Association at membership rates and attend
the Annual and Regular Meeting of the Association.
Honorary - Honorary members shall be persons of distinction nominated
by the Executive Board and elected to honorary membership by the
members of the Association.
ARTICLE IV - DUES
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF DUES
(a)
(b)
Dues for agency and individual members shall be fixed by the Executive
Board with approval by majority vote cast at any regular meeting of the
membership.
Honorary members shall pay no dues.
SECTION 2. NOTIFICATION
The proposed dues structure shall be announced to each agency and/or individual
members by written notice not less than sixty days before the meeting at which the vote
shall be taken.
ARTICLE V - MEETINGS
SECTION 1. ANNUAL MEETING
The date and time of the Annual Meeting shall be determined by the Executive Board.
Notice shall be sent to each agency and individual member not less than twenty days
before the day so fixed.
SECTION 2. REGULAR MEETINGS
The Association shall meet at least two times during the year in addition to the Annual
Meeting. Notice shall be given to each agency school and individual member not less
than twenty days before the date so fixed.
SECTION 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS
Special Meetings may be called by the President when deemed necessary to meet the
needs of the organization. Such meeting shall be limited to consideration of subject
listed in the official call. No other business will be transacted.
SECTION 4. QUORUM
Representatives of the majority of agency members must be present at any Annual,
Regular or Special meeting to conduct the business of the Association.
ARTICLE VI - VOTING
SECTION 1. VOTING
(a)
(b)
Each agency will have five votes.
Individual members will have one vote.
SECTION 2. PROXY VOTES
Proxy votes will be honored in the absence of the designated voters of either agency or
individual members. Proxy votes must be written, signed and received at time of vote.
SECTION 3. SPECIAL VOTE
In special circumstances, upon authorization of the President, a mail, fax or telephone
vote may be taken. Two people must listen at the point of Tally if done via telephone.
SECTION 4. MAJORITY
All matters requiring a vote shall be decided by a majority of votes cast except for
matters specifically cited by these bylaws.
ARTICLE VII - OFFICERS
SECTION 1. OFFICERS
Officers of the Association shall be a President, President-elect, Secretary and
Treasurer.
SECTION 2. ELIGIBILITY
Persons eligible to become elected officers shall be administrative and instructional
faculty of member agency schools.
SECTION 3. TERMS OF OFFICE
(a)
(b)
(c)
The President-elect will be elected for two years and will automatically
succeed to the office of President at the end of the second year. The
election of a President-elect will occur in odd years for a term of two years
(biannually).
The Secretary will be elected in odd years for a term of two years.
The Treasurer will be elected in the even years for a term of two years.
SECTION 4. DUTIES OF OFFICERS
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
President. The President shall:
1.
Preside at all meetings of the Association.
2.
Serve as presiding officer of the Executive Board.
3.
Supervise the activities of the Association.
4.
Report to the Executive Board at regular meetings.
5.
Present a report in writing at the Annual Meeting, a copy of which
shall be kept in the permanent file of the Association.
6.
Appoint Chairpersons of Standing Committees from elected Board
members at first Executive Board meeting following the Annual
election.
7.
Appoint the Chairperson and members of special and ad hoc
committees as authorized by the Executive Board.
8.
Serve as ex-officio member of all standing committees.
President-elect. The President-elect shall:
1.
In the absence or incapacity of the President, perform all duties and
assume all responsibilities of the President.
Secretary. The Secretary shall be responsible for recording, editing and
assuring distribution of proceedings of the Executive Board,
Regular, Annual and Special Meetings of the Association.
Treasurer. The Treasurer shall:
1.
Maintain financial records of the Association based on income and
expenditures.
2.
Make payments as necessary for the operations of the Association.
3.
Disperse funds as authorized by the Executive Board and General
Membership.
4.
Coordinate with appropriate resources for annual auditing and
preparation of tax requirements.
5.
Participate in the preparation of the Annual Budget in cooperation
with the President of the Association.
6.
Provide a written report at Executive, Regular and Annual
Meetings.
SECTION 5: VACANCIES
(a)
(b)
If the office of President becomes vacant, the President-Elect:
1.
Shall succeed to the office of President for the unexpired term, and
2.
Shall subsequently serve the two (2) year term of office of
President to which elected.
A vacancy in the office of President-Elect:
1.
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
The Executive Board may appoint a President-Elect from the
current members of the Executive Board and/or
2.
The election of President-Elect may be held at the next scheduled
election.
In the event that the office of President and President-Elect are vacated
during the same year:
1.
The Executive Board shall appoint an acting President to serve
until the next election.
2.
The election of both President and President-Elect will be held at
the next scheduled election.
A vacancy in the office of Secretary or Treasurer may be filled by a current
member of the Executive Board.
A vacancy in the position of Board Member shall be filled by the individual
who received the next highest number of votes in the previous election
unless three months or less of the unexpired term remains. In which case,
the position may remain vacant as approved by a majority vote of the
Executive Board.
Vacancies in the offices of Standing Committees may be filled by
appointment by the Executive Board.
Chairpersons of Standing Committees shall have the power to fill
vacancies in their committees.
If the President is not available to assume the position of immediate Past
President, the immediate Past President may remain as immediate Past
President for an additional (2) years or the office may remain vacant.
ARTICLE VIII - EXECUTIVE BOARD
SECTION 1. COMPOSITION
The Executive Board shall consist of:
(a)
(b)
(c)
The officers of the Association. (4)
Immediate Past President. (1)
Four (4) Board Members elected by the Association representing
administrative or instructional faculty of agency members, or individual
member.
SECTION 2. TERMS OF OFFICE
(a)
(b)
(c)
Officers of the Association for their respective terms of office.
Immediate Past President for two years.
Board Members will be elected for two year terms. Two in odd years and
two in even years.
SECTION 3. POWERS
The Executive Board shall have charge of the management of the affairs and funds of
this Association, as directed by the Membership. Additionally, the Executive Board
shall:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Act as a referral committee to which resolutions, reports,
recommendations, and bylaws changes shall be submitted prior to being
placed before the Association for final action.
Assign tasks and give direction to each Standing Committee at the first
meeting after elections.
Determine the proceedings for the Annual Meeting of the Membership.
Select and appoint an Secretary when the position is indicated.
Establish major Association policies.
Adopt an Annual Budget for approval by the Membership.
Appoint officers and Board Members in the event of a vacancy.
SECTION 4. DUTIES
(a)
(b)
(c)
Members of the Executive Board who hold title of office shall:
1.
Share the powers of the Board.
2.
Perform the duties as defined under the title of the office.
Board Members shall:
1.
Share the powers of the Board.
2.
Receive direction from the Board.
3.
Serve as Chairperson and/or members of Standing Committees.
4.
Report the work of their respective committees.
Immediate Past President shall:
1.
Share the powers of the Board.
2.
Act in an advisory capacity to the President.
3.
Function as the Chairperson of the Bylaws Committee.
ARTICLE IX - COMMITTEES
SECTION 1. STANDING COMMITTEES
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Education
Professional Action
Membership
Nominating
Communication
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION
(a)
(b)
Chairperson of Standing Committees shall be an elected Board Member.
Members and/or instructional faculty of agencies appointed by the
Executive Committee.
SECTION 3. ELIGIBILITY
(a)
Members of Standing Committees with the exception of the Nominating
Committee shall be administrative and/or instructional faculty of member
agencies, or individual members.
SECTION 4. TERMS OF OFFICE
(a)
Chairperson shall serve for a period of two years consistent with their term
of office as an elected Board Member.
SECTION 5. EDUCATION COMMITTEE
(a)
(b)
Membership should consist of a Chairperson and additional members as
appropriate
Functions:
1.
Plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs for the
Association.
2.
Report to the Executive Board at regular meetings.
3.
Submit an Annual Report in writing to the Membership.
4.
Plan Annual Meeting.
SECTION 6. PROFESSIONAL ACTION
(a)
(b)
Membership should consist of a Chairperson and additional members as
appropriate
Functions:
1.
Foster the Association's goals relative to articulation and other
professional issues.
2.
Work with local, state and national groups concerned with
professional issues.
3.
Report to the Executive Board and members at regular meetings.
4.
Submit an Annual Report in writing to the membership.
SECTION 7. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
(a)
(b)
Membership should consist of a Chairperson and additional members as
appropriate.
Functions:
1.
Foster the Association’s goals relative to the recruitment of new
members.
2.
Report to the Executive Board and members at regular Meetings.
3.
Submit an Annual Report in writing to the membership.
SECTION 8. NOMINATING COMMITTEE
(a)
Membership should consist of a Chairperson and additional members as
(b)
appropriate.
Functions:
1.
Prepare a slate of eligible candidates to be elected annually.
2.
Mail ballots to all voting representatives not less than ten days prior
to the election date.
3.
Announce results at the Annual Meeting.
4.
Report to the Executive Board at appropriate times.
5.
Submit an Annual Report in writing to the Membership.
SECTION 9 COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
(a)
(b)
Membership should consist of a Chairperson and additional members as
appropriate.
Functions:
1.
Keep the website current.
2.
Report to the Executive Board at appropriate times.
3.
Submit an Annual Report in writing to the Membership.
ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1. BYLAWS AMENDMENT
These Bylaws can be amended at any Regular Meeting by a majority vote of the
Membership provided that the amendment was submitted in writing four weeks prior to
the scheduled regular meeting.
ARTICLE XI - PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Robert's Rules of Order, current edition shall be employed.
Revised:
May 1980
May 1982
May 1983
April 1986
May 1988
November 1991
March 1996
January 1997
February 2000
February 2006
May 2008
November 2011