Jan. 8, 2025
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Happy New Year!
It is hard to believe that 2024 has ended and 2025 is underway. I hope that everyone had a happy holiday season.
We had another successful annual conference! A huge THANK YOU to:
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Ramona Cheek and Amy Hockenbrocht, along with the Programming Committee, for another great annual conference. Each year gets better and better!
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Katie Chieda and the Engagement Committee for another amazing basket raffle, fabulous 50/50 raffle and a fun night of bingo. The basket raffle raised $2,030 and the 50/50 raffle raised $860 to support OONL programs.
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Ruth Labardee and the Evidence-Based Practice Committee for reviewing over 70 poster abstract submissions and judging more than 30 posters that were presented.
Below you will find highlights from the Nov. 8 Board meeting along with some important dates for 2025.
RESULTS FROM FALL ELECTION
ADVOCACY UPDATE AFTER NOVEMBER ELECTION
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Proposal to submit a request to the Ohio Board of Nursing regarding the LPN scope of practice. A letter was sent at the beginning of December asking for review of scope and to add suggested tasks.
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Ongoing discussion with academic leaders on the requirements for directors of nursing programs and requirements for preceptors of nursing students. We hope to come to a consensus in order to provide a united voice to the Ohio Board of Nursing.
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Preliminary discussion of next OONL Strategic Plan. Both OHA and AONL have new plans.
The OONL Board will meet in February to review these and other current topics and trends in nursing and health care.
Conference attendees were able to contribute their thoughts and suggestions for review by the OONL Board.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
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March 30 - April 2: AONL Annual Conference in Boston
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May 19-21: OHA Annual Meeting & Education Summit
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June 2-3: AONL Advocacy Day in Washington DC
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Fall (dates coming soon!): OONL Annual Pre-Conference and Conference
There are several committees transitioning leadership in 2025:
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Program Committee: Ramona Cheek will be succeeded by Amy Hockenbrocht
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Legislative & Practice Committee: Bob Williams will be succeeded by Shannon Asbach
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By-laws Committee: Lisa Keegan will be succeeded by Christy Maihle
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Workforce Wellness and Engagement Committee: Katie Chieda will be succeeded by Jen Isham, with Erin Sandfoss as co-chair
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Evidence-Based Committee: Ruth Labardee will be succeeded by Sarah Knowles and Carol Emery
Thank you, Ramona, Bob, Lisa, Katie and Ruth for your leadership! You are a huge part of OONL’s success and we wish you the best! Although this may seem like a lot of transition for one year, the chairs and co-chairs have been longtime active members of their respective committees. The outgoing chairs have prepared them well and I can assure you that we are in great hands!
Last but not least, as I move into the Past-President role, I want to extend my gratitude to Jayne Gmeiner, 2023-24 Past-President, and welcome Chris Young into the President role. Jayne has provided much support and guidance to both myself and the Board over the past six years. She was instrumental in updating our OONL Strategic Plan and providing leadership to the OONL Board amid unplanned transitions over the past two years. We thank her for her many years of service to our Board and the nursing leaders across the state!
I am grateful to have served as your OONL President for the past two years. Thank you for your support and the work that you do every day to ensure excellent care and outcomes for our patients and communities.
I wish you all a happy and healthy 2025,
Melissa Kline, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP
2025-26 Past-President
Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership
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Advancing LPN Scope, Future Initiatives
Legislative and Practice finalized the review of the LPN scope and provided recommendations to the OONL Board. The OONL Board was supportive, and a letter is being prepared to send to the Ohio Board of Nursing for their review and consideration. Planning has started for the Ohio OONL Legislative Day to be held in the Spring 2025.
The team will work to continue the effort to revise the application criteria for the LPN NCLEX exam for level 5 medics. Shannon Asbach, CNP, MBA, BSN, RN, CNML, Director of Emergency Services and Liberty Inpatient Unit, assumed the role of the L&P Chair on Jan. 1.
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OONL Conference Recap
The 2024 OONL conference hosted 300 nurse leaders representing nearly 80 Ohio hospitals and health systems across the state, along with 25 professional exhibitors offering a wide variety of services to hospitals.
You can view photos from the event here.
Award Winners
Congratulations to all OONL award winners, including:
Workforce Wellness Award:
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Bobbie Turner, MSN, RN, Clinical Manager, Hopple Street Health Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Aspiring Nurse Leader Award:
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Sabrina Lind, MSN, RN, Director, Emergency Services, Fulton County Health Center
OONL Leadership Award:
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Andrea Scurria, DNP, MBA, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC, Director of Nursing for Critical Care and Oncology Emergency Services, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
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Andrea Scurria (far left) took home the OONL Leadership Award while Bobbie Turner (middle left) received the Workforce Wellness Award and Sabrina Lind (middle right) earned the Aspiring Nurse Leader Award at the OONL Fall Conference in November.
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Poster Presentation Awards:
Nearly 40 evidence-based posters were displayed at the OONL Conference on a wide variety of topics. Two winners were selected, with second place ending in a tie.
First Place Winner
"Empathy in Action: Healing Nurses While They Help Patients and Families"
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Alisha Pocock, RN, BSN - Critical Care Family Liaison, Aultman Hospital
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Sandy Swigert, RN, ADN - Critical Care Family Liaison, Aultman Hospital
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Aultman Hospital's Alish Pocock and Sandy Swigert take first-prize with their poster presentation, "Empathy in Action: Healing Nurses While They Help Patients and Families."
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Second Place Winners (Tie)
"From Alteplase to Tenecteplase: A Rural Hospital's Journey"
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Alyson Pratt, BSN RN – Director of Specialty Programming, Knox Community Hospital
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Amanda Wells, BSN, RN, CEN, CCRN, SCRN - Stroke & Sepsis Program Coordinator, Knox Community Hospital
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Alyson Pratt and Amanda Wells from Knox Community Hospital were tied for second place with their poster presentation, "From Alteplase to Tenecteplase: A Rural Hospital's Journey."
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Second Place Winners (Tie)
"Sepsis Protection: Implementation of Automated Sepsis Alerts"
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Sally Menefee, BSN, RN, CCRN - Quality Coordinator, Aultman Hospital
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Chelsea Szaniszlo, RN, BSN - Sepsis Coordinator – Aultman Hospital, Early Detection
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Sally Menefee and Chelsea Szaniszlo from Aultman Hospital shared second place honors for their poster presentation, "Sepsis Protection: Implementation of Automated Sepsis Alerts."
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Welcome New OONL Members!
We are excited to welcome the following new members to the Ohio Organization for Nursing Leaders! Your dedication to advancing nursing leadership is inspiring, and we look forward to the contributions you’ll make to our growing community.
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Ryan Buszek – Kettering Health (Dayton) | Clinical Nurse Manager
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Amanda Clark – Ashtabula Regional Medical Center (Cleveland) | Chief Nursing Officer
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Beth Cremeans– Holzer Health System (Southeast) | Director of Perioperative Services
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Donielle Finding – Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital (Northeast) | Nursing Director
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Jaloni Godwin – Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital (Northeast) | Nurse Manager
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Chrissy Maag – The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (Central) | Associate Director
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Tammy Moore – Adena Regional Medical Center (Southeast) | Vice President of Nursing
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Alice Skender – Grace Hospital (Cleveland) | COO/CNO
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Julie Stahl – Mercer Health (West Central) | Director of Patient Safety & Corporate Compliance
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Bobbie Turner – Cincinnati Children's (Cincinnati) | Clinical Manager
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Michelle Yeasting – Blanchard Valley Health System (Toledo) | Forensic Nurse Program Coordinator
We are thrilled to have you all as part of OONL and look forward to the incredible work we will accomplish together in advancing nursing leadership across Ohio!
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Spotlight: Kayla Pfeiffer on the Ohio Organization for Nursing Leaders
"It's been so incredible traveling the United States helping others through innovations, but I have to say, joining my home state with the Ohio Organization for Nursing Leaders teams has to be one of my favorite times of the year," shares Kayla Pfeiffer, Patient Safety Officer & Accreditation Manager at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.
Kayla's reflection highlights the significance of being part of OONL, an organization that serves as a catalyst for health care innovation through expert nursing leadership. Whether advancing nursing practices or driving change across Ohio and beyond, OONL members are shaping the future of health care.
As we continue to move forward in advancing nursing leadership, Kayla’s testimonial serves as a reminder of the impact we can make as part of this dynamic organization.
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West Central Ohio Chapter (WCOONL) – Kimberlee Freeman, MS, NEA-BC, RN, DNP
Membership: Approximately 69 members (8% increase in membership)
Strategic Initiatives for 2024:
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Focus on education, caregiver wellness, and networking.
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Meetings:
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Last meeting held September 13 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. Educational topic: “State of HealthCare Industry.”
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Upcoming meeting held in December.
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Central Ohio Chapter (COONL) – Christine Maihle, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC
Membership: 32 members
Strategic Initiatives:
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Improve engagement and recruitment.
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Promote COONL website and AONL membership.
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Quarterly Meetings:
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April: Suicide Training
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June 20: Preparing for Cyber Attack
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September 12: Emergency Preparedness
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December: Hybrid meeting with legal CE and announcement of new board members.
New Board Members (Effective January 2025):
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Southeast Area Chapter (SOONL) – Sarah Oldaker, RN, BSN
Membership: 84 members (43% increase from 2023)
Strategic Initiatives:
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Continue to strengthen membership of nursing leaders and educators across the region.
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Involve the SOONL chapter in local community events and volunteering opportunities. Increase member involvement in OONL committees.
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Professional Development:
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July meeting: 57% of members attended.
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Sponsoring two members for the upcoming conference from two different organizations.
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Three posters presented at the conference by SOONL members.
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Rural Northwest Chapter (RNWOONL) – Amber Jackman, MSN, RN
Membership: 49 members (several changes within organizations)
Strategic Initiatives:
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Continue to grow chapter membership.
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Offer five meetings annually, encourage open communication, and foster collaboration among Northwest Ohio nurse leaders.
Meetings:
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Last meeting: September – Focus on renal denervation at FCHC.
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Upcoming meeting: December at ProMedica in Defiance, featuring a regulatory specialist presenter.
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