ASPAN’s Leadership Institute 2004

“Vision in Action: Rebuilding your Component” September 10 – 12

Las Vegas, Nevada

by Michele Joynes, BSN, RN, CPAN, Kathy Paskewitz, RN, CPAN, and

Betty Jo Wilson, RN, CPAN

¨ A thank you to all of CBSPAN for sponsoring Shelly Joynes, Kathy Paskewitz and Betty Jo Wilson to this Leadership Institute. We came back charged, inspired and ready to put our vision into action!

The core purpose of this leadership training was to develop leaders by mentoring, providing education and the “tools” for building successful and stronger components. ASPAN leaders from all levels collaboratively demonstrated ways in which the power of self confidence combined with a forward movement can yield a more productive component and organization as a whole. All in attendance were encouraged to learn the “nuts and bolts” of a successful leader as they rotated through the many informative stations with “Bob the Builder” as the theme. “We can do it! Yes we can!” was heard many times throughout the weekend.

Highlights of the Institute

¨ “Vision in Action: Just the ‘R’ Words” – presentation by Susan

Shelander, RN, CPAN

Key points of focus

¨ Identification of the social norms that impact on

component organizations

1. Revitalize your component by respecting the past, redefining

the future and remodeling the approach

2. Research the membership to include a review of the generation

mix, recruit interest and talent, recognize and reward

participation and ways to retain membership.

What do we do now? Refocus – Recharge – Re-vision

Identify tactics that entice membership and participation in component organizations

· Retention is important: Create a Retention Culture with Retention Strategies

· Review reasons to belong (programs, discounts worth being a member? Networking with the right people? Effective organization?)

· Volunteers need to feel part of a community/team, gain higher level of self esteem, set goals, have real jobs/projects to accomplish, involvement in idea development, have recognition for contributions

· Create a vision that has group commitment

Remember the ‘vision’ “Vision without action is only a dream. Action

without vision is just wasting time. Vision with action can change the world.”

Joel Barker, Futurist.

4 Levels of Vision

· Wanderers – some people never see it

· Followers – some people see it but never pursue it on their own

· Achievers – some people see it and pursue it

· Leaders – some people see it, pursue it and help others see it

Leadership Institute Report continued –

Napoleon Hill: “Cherish your vision and your dreams as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements.”

Susan identified the many hindrances of vision as being limited leaders, concrete thinkers, dogmatic talkers, continual losers, satisfied sitters, traditional lovers, census takers, problem perceivers, self-seekers and failure forecasters.

With Organizational Membership we need to “Paint the Picture” and make people understand, appreciate and ‘see’.

The Successful Leader Levels:

Perceptible level: What is now seen - the eyes of reality. A leader listens on this level.
Probable level: What will be seen – the eyes of discernment. A leader leads on this level.
Possible level: What can be seen – the eyes of vision. A leader lives on this level.

Just the “R” Words: Read, Realize, Rearrange, Rebuild, Re-certify, Recognition, Recovery, Recruitment, Redefine, Refine, Reflect, Refocus, Refresh, are but a few- - - -

“Design Your Blueprint” was presented by Meg Beturne BSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA. Meg described the role and involvement of ASPAN and the component leaders in the strategic planning process. In her presentation, she discussed how a strategic plan guides the leadership and membership of ASPAN and with her guidance the attendees examined the Strategic Planning Process.

Key points – Ask where are you going? and Why are you going there?

Strategic plans implement new direction and bring focus to future activities, guide decision making and operational work.
Utilize Four Planning Horizons:

1 – 2 years: action planning: Annual Strategic Plan review
3 – 5 years: strategic planning: Organizational Focus
5 – 10 years: critical assumptions: Strategic Choices
10 – 30 years: Planning vision: Envisioned Future
If do not meet goals in current year, roll over to the next
Have timelines for all projects

Core Values and Core Purpose

Inventory of what is important to them for their organization

Need to be all on the same page and care about the same things

Strive for Excellence with B.A.G (Big Audacious Goals)

Component 3-5 year plan should include Strategic Planning

Goal statements – areas of component concentration - describes what needs to be obtained/are equal in priority and outcome oriented.
Strategies – indicate how to organize and focus resources and actions to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency in achieving goals
Milestones – checkpoints used to determine overall progress towards a goal.

Leadership Institute Report continued –

“Design Your Blue print” (part B) was presented by Theresa Clifford MSN, RN, CPAN, CN IIII. Terri shared with attendees how the standards of perianesthesia nursing practice support practice foundation. She described the process for the development of ASPAN standards and the role of the component leadership and members. Encourage all members to visit www.aspan.org with any clinical inquiries. Go to Conference center/Clinical Practice questions.

Ways to encourage membership to be involved:

1. Have a copy of Standards at work in your unit

2. Encourage clinical practice dialogue

3. Unit inservices on Standards

4. Unit policy and procedures- use as reference /resource

5. Write about Clinical Topics/Practices in facility

6. Encourage certification

7. Provide literature

8. Have Nurse Practice Act on units

“Build Your Architectural Design: ASPAN Approver and Provider Resources” – presented by Linda Ziolkowski .

Linda described the differences between the ASPAN Approver Committee and the ASPAN Provider Committee. The approver reviews contact hour applications, approves content, assigns contact hours and explains ANCC criteria and the importance. The provider reviews programs available, explains how to request a seminar and ASPAN sponsored vs. component sponsored seminars. Linda discussed the importance of utilizing ASPAN resources to promote education and identified methods to be utilized for developing educational seminars at the component level. A disc was given to each component in attendance with ASPAN Education Approver Contact Hour Application Forms, which has been placed on CBSPAN’s web site.

“Build Your Architectural Design: ASPAN Research, EBP, and Publication Resources” was presented by Myrna Mamaril, MS, RN, CPAN, CAPA.

Myrna described the three 2004 ASPAN research initiatives, review of ASPAN grant applications, ASPAN research poster abstracts and ASPAN’s EBP (Evidenced Based Practice) model. She discussed the importance of utilizing ASPAN resources to promote research and identified methods to be utilized for developing and promoting publications on the component level.

“Component Panel: Celebrating Successful Practice” was facilitated by Chris Price, MSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA. Recognition of successful peers and colleagues within the (4) Regions and their Components was shared by all. Members of the panel participated in interactive discussions with attendees sharing ideas for successful component growth and development. Michele Joynes and Kathy Paskewitz were panel participants representing Region 4. Information on Successful Practices presented were newsletter, CBSPAN’s Web site, Vendor support (wining and dining members), recognizing excellence and educational offerings.

Leadership Institute continued-

“Certification: The Nuts and Bolts” was presented by Karen Niven, MS, RN, CPAN. Karen describe the requirements for CPAN and CAPA certification and re- certification. She also identified the requirements for special certification test sites. She discussed ABPANC’s vision, purpose and value. For Magnet status 30% of nurses need to be certified. That is the one reason why the interest in certification has grown. As of September there were 6017 certified nurses. ABPANC is proud to have obtained ABNS accreditation. This year at the National Conference we will celebrate ABPANC’s 20^th Anniversary.

“Manage Your Business” was presented by Kevin Dill, ASPAN’s CEO. Kevin identified the steps to create and monitor an effective Annual Budget. Kevin said the budget is the plan and the financial statement is the reality. Non-profit organizations are expexted to earn revenue and spend funds cautiously, and honor the trust placed in them by their members. The budget is a working document, a road map and should be flexible to be able to react to external or internal factors. Components should have an independent auditor once a year and switch auditors every three years. Try to have one years worth of operating funds on hand should hard times arrive. Kevin recommends having Director and Officer insurance. He also identified resources available to Components at the ASPAN National Office. There are labels available for Newsletters and other mailings. ASPAN has display booths for exhibiting at component meetings. “On the Road Programs” are money makers for components. He defined what an “Electronic Component” is and how it can assist component members and membership overall. Contact ASPAN at (877) 737-9696.

Component in Action with “Bob the Builder” ASPAN Leader’s guided attendees through the construction process using ASPAN’s “nuts and bolts” to be a successful leader and giving us the tools to remodel our components. Skill’s stations included: Strategic Planning, Standards/RA, EBP/PI, Education, ASPAN Awards, Secretary/Treasurer/Govt. Affairs and Certifications.

What Chair Council of Component Means to Me, and What is Next?

Presented by Chris Price, MSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA

Chris spoke of her experiences as the Chair of the Council of Component Presidents and the advent of the Fifth Region and the Fifth Regional Director. Chris feels “there will be better opportunities for regional directors to attend their region’s conferences, board meetings, be more visible and available to their components, districts and members”. She stated, “this in turn will afford increased opportunities for more active integration, participation, and communication”. Chris feels this will support her belief of “we are a product of the company we keep” and together all will enhance their contributions to the society. “The Daffodil Principle” best describes what a combined vision and purpose can achieve. “The principle in this story is one of the greatest principles of celebration. That is learning to move towards our goals and desires one step at a time and learning to love the doing. When we multiply tiny pieces of time with small increments of daily effort, we can accomplish magnificent things. We can change the world.” Chris summed it up in saying, ASPAN has shown all of us how a well seized opportunity, goal and vision can beautify our professional world and practice.”

Leadership Institute continued –

Vision in Action: Excellence in Service was presented by Maureen Iacono, BSN, RN, CPAN. Maureen discussed the connection between the principles of Magnet status and the principles of component leadership. She said, “Learn to magnetize your members. Give them a sense of purpose and belonging by giving them responsibility and authority. Develop an environment of high expectations.”

She identified the positive aspects of service in the nursing profession and discussed the individual personal growth opportunities available to perianesthesia leaders at the component level.

Leadership in Action: Be the Best!

Presenter Myrna Mamaril, MS, RN, CPAN, CAPA. Myrna identified :

Four key factors that influence leadership power; power of one, making a difference, influencing change and transforming the organization
Empowerment’s three effects of leadership – people feel significant, learning and competence matters, work is exciting, challenging and fun
Three mentoring responsibilities- vision, inspiration and faith and share their power
Four key attributes of cathedral builders – Spirituality, passion, communication and commitment
Benefits of leading with graceful power – inspiring and transforming the followers, always maintain the mantle of leadership
Legacy perianesthesia nursing leaders leaves – courage to take risks, living a life of significance, believing in the power of nursing and committing to one’s dream.

We were able to learn, review and develop methods to build, strengthen and reinforce our component connections and leadership skills. The peer networking and development of professional nursing relationships with fellow component and ASPAN leaders was invaluable. We left Las Vegas feeling energized and inspired to return home and be the “shining stars” and make a difference. “Can we do it? Yes we can!”