Nursing: Sound Reports

Confidentiality: Are you maintaining privacy?

Aaron Kephart, RN, Investigator, joins us today to chat about some important aspects of confidentiality and shares some tips to help you maintain it in your work. 

Host/Producer: Anne Ryan

Sound Engineer: Emily Nordstrom

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Resources:

• Iowa Administrative Code citations: 655- Chapters 6 and 4
  • https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/rule/02-24-2021.655.6.2.pdf
  • https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/rule/02-23-2022.655.4.6.pdf

• American Nurses Association
  • https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/nursing-excellence/official-position-statements/id/privacy-and-confidentiality/

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 
  • https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa

Contested Cases: Are you facing action on your license?

Laci Olson, Investigator, joins the podcast to explain the basic elements of the Iowa Board of Nursing's contested case process.

Host/Co-producer: Anne Ryan

Co-producer: Kendra Lindloff

Sound Engineer: Emily Nordstrom

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Resources:

• National Council of State Boards of Nursing NURSYS database
  
  • https://www.nursys.com/LQC/LQCTerms.aspx
• National Practitioner Data Bank
  • https://www.npdb.hrsa.gov/
• Iowa Admin Code 655-Chapter 20 (17A,272C)

RN & LPN Delegation: What is important?

Kathleen Beebout, RN, Investigator, for the Iowa Board of Nursing, is back to discuss the important elements of nursing delegation.

Host/Co-producer: Anne Ryan

Co-producer: Kendra Lindloff

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Resources:

• National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN):
  • www.ncsbn.org/public-files/NGND-PosPaper_06.pdfhttps:/
• American Nurses Association (ANA): https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/nursing-excellence/official-position-statements/id/joint-statement-on-delegation-by-ANA-and-NCSBN/
• Iowa Admin Code 655-
  • Chapter 6- sub rules 6.2(5) and 6.3(8) 

NCLEX Next Gen (NGN): What you need to know

Dr. Jimmy Reyes, former Associate Director of Nursing Practice and Nursing Education, returned to tell us what we need to know about the updated nursing licensure exam, NCLEX Next Gen (NGN), before the changes hit the testing centers in April 2023. 

Host/Co-producer: Anne Ryan

Co-producer: Kendra Lindloff

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Resources:

• National Council of State Boards of Nursing:

  • https://www.ncsbn.org/exams/next-generation-nclex/NGN+FAQS/ngn-faqs-for-educators.page

  • https://www.ncsbn.org/exams/next-generation-nclex/NGN+FAQS/ngn-faqs-for-candidates.page

Telehealth: Are you following the rules?

Dr. Jimmy Reyes, Associate Director of Nursing Practice and Nursing Education, is back to walk us through the new telehealth rules that apply to all nurses in Iowa. 

Host/Co-producer: Anne Ryan

Co-producer: Kendra Lindloff

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Note: In this episode, Dr. Reyes at times uses the acronym APRN, which stands for advanced practice registered nurse. Please note that in Iowa, the term ARNP is used exclusively.

Resources:

• IBON website- requirements
• IA Code 272C- https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/272C.pdf
• IA Code 655-Chapter 7.9 https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/rule/05-18-2022.655.7.9.pdf 

 

 

Audits: Have you done your continuing education?

Jayme Hildreth, Associate Director of Licensing with the Iowa Board of Nursing, joins the podcast to walk us through the steps of a continuing education audit. 

Host/Co-producer: Anne Ryan

Co-producer: Kendra Lindloff

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Resources:

• IBON website- https://nursing.iowa.gov/continuing-education/continuing-ed-licensees/ce-basic-requirements
• IA Code 272C- https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/272C.pdf
• 655-Chapter 5.2 Continuing Education https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/rule/02-12-2020.655.5.2.pdf

Abandonment: What does it mean?

Taunya Cunningham, BSN, RN, Health Professions Investigator with the Iowa Board of Nursing, joins us to clarify what abandonment is and share tips to help avoid potential violations.

Host: Anne Ryan

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Resources:

• IA Administrative Code  655- Ch. 4.6(4)f: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/rule/02-23-2022.655.4.6.pdf

Professional Nurse-Patient Boundaries

Diane Burkert, BSN, RN, Health Professions Investigator with the Iowa Board of Nursing, joins us to discuss the Board’s rules regarding maintaining professional relationships with patients and families.

Host: Anne Ryan

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Resources:

• Iowa Legislative Code citations: 655 Chapters 6.2(4)e, 6.3(7)f and 4.6(5): https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/rule/02-24-2021.655.6.2.pdf https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/rule/11-17-2021.655.6.3.pdf https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/rule/02-23-2022.655.4.6.pdf
• National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN): https://www.ncsbn.org/transcript_ProfessionalBoundaries.pdf https://www.ncsbn.org/21_Model_Rules.pdf 

The Opioid Epidemic in Iowa

Kevin Gabbert, LISW, Opioid Initiatives Director at the Iowa Department of Public Health and Anne Ryan, Host, discuss the opioid epidemic. Anne and Kevin walk through a brief history of the epidemic, the current state of the epidemic in Iowa, and discuss how nurses are serving in the efforts to combat the crisis. 

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Resources:

• Iowa Board of Nursing Website: https://www.nursing.iowa.gov
• Iowa Legislative Code citations: 655- Chapters 7.6 and 7.7: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/law/administrativeRules/chapters?agency=655
• Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/04/28/2021-08961/practice-guidelines-for-the-administration-of-buprenorphine-for-treating-opioid-use-disorder
• Iowa Department of Public Health:
  •    Your Life Iowa: https://yourlifeiowa.org/
  •    Opioid Update Newsletter: https://idph.iowa.gov/substance-abuse/opioid-update
• U.S. Department of Justice- Civil Rights Division: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-issues-guidance-protections-people-opioid-use-disorder-under-americans
• The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Opioid Crisis: Combating Discrimination Against People in Treatment or Recovery: https://www.ada.gov/opioid_guidance.pdf

Nursing Education: Regulation Considerations

Dr. Jimmy Reyes, Associate Director of Nursing Practice and Nursing Education and Anne Ryan, Host discuss the history and development of nursing education regulation and how the Board currently regulates nursing education. Dr. Reyes draws on his experience and expertise to provide insights and share challenges in this field.

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Resources:

Iowa Legislative Code citations: 655- Chapter 2:
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/law/administrativeRules/rules?agency=655&chapter=2&pubDate=05-04-2022

National Council of State Boards of Nursing- Model Rules (Published Aug 2021):
https://www.ncsbn.org/21_Model_Rules.pdf

 

Social Media: Patient Privacy Considerations

Eric Holsapple, Health Professions Investigator, with the Iowa Board of Nursing and Anne Ryan, Host discuss considerations for nurses when choosing to use social media. Topics include patient privacy, professionalism, and problematic or high risk uses. 

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Resources:

Iowa Code: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/rule/07-14-2021.655.4.6.pdf

American Nurses Association: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4ad4a8/globalassets/docs/ana/position-statement-privacy-and-confidentiality.pdf

NCSBN: https://www.ncsbn.org/transcript_SocialMediaGuidelines.pdf

 

Frequently Asked Questions

This program has a new host, Anne Ryan, Health Professions Investigator for the Board. Anne speaks with Laura Hudson, Associate Director of CE/Workforce, (and former host of this program) as she prepares to retire from the Board. They discuss a number of frequently asked questions the Board's staff respond to as well as where Iowa nurses can find the answers. 

Enforcement: The Discipline Arm of the Board

Doug Bartels, Associate Director of Enforcement for the Board and host Laura Hudson, discuss the facets of the enforcement and discipline division of the Iowa Board of Nursing. AD Bartels gives examples of scenarios where nurses were disciplined for their actions and discusses current discipline trends. In this episode, the laws and regulations referenced are as follows: Iowa Code section 147.55, 152.10, 272C.6, and 655 Iowa Administrative Code chapters 4 and 20. 

Licensing: Just the Facts Part 2/2

Maggie Schwarck, Associate Director of Licensing (Recently Retired), and host Laura Hudson, Associate Director of CE/Workforce, continue their discussion of Nurse License Renewal (2:20), ARNP Renewal (7:29), Endorsement (13:25), Reactivation (19:15), ARNP Reactivation (25:00), and Foreign Graduated Applicants (25:39). 

Licensing: Just the Facts Part 1/2

Maggie Schwarck, Associate Director of Licensing (Recently Retired), and host Laura Hudson, Associate Director of CE/Workforce, discuss the important topic of licensure by exam. Listeners will be interested in the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) application process and the accompanying state of Iowa license application process for nurses.

All Things Continuing Education

Laura Hudson, Associate Director of CE/Workforce and guest host Lucas Bee, Health Professions Investigator, discuss the Iowa Law and Administrative Rules pertinent to continuing education for Iowa nurse licensees. Find out what kinds of continuing education are accepted, how many hours are needed, and how to keep great documentation for license renewals. 

INAP Answers: Crossing the Finish Line Part 4 of 4

Iowa Nurse Assistance Program, (INAP) Program Case Manager, Michele Royer, discusses how INAP participants can successfully complete their contract and graduate from the program. 

INAP Answers: Managing Struggles Part 3 of 4

Iowa Nurse Assistance Program, (INAP) Program Coordinator, Rhonda Ruby, discusses how INAP participants can stay on track in the program and manage non-compliance. 

INAP Answers: Staying on Track Part 2 of 4

Iowa Nurse Assistance Program (INAP) Program Case Manager, Michele Royer, discusses what happens after a nurse self-reports to the INAP. Program requirements, such as worksite monitoring, testing obligations, treatment in recovery are discussed. 

All Things IBON (Iowa Board of Nursing)

This episode discusses all things IBON as presented by Board Staff, Kathleen Beebout, and Laura Hudson. The staff discuss topics usually presented to nursing school students, employers, and the public. The Board's mission and regulatory authority is discussed, including the licensure process, nursing continuing education, and the disciplinary process.