WHAT IS A CHAPTER?

Chapters are groups of nurses who are members of the South Carolina Nurses Association who have been or hereafter may be organized based on shared nursing practice interests or geographical boundaries who adhere to the SCNA Chapter Bylaws and have been approved by the majority vote of the board of directors  of this association. 

Currently there are 8 chapters.  SCNA members are welcome to create new chapters to meet member interests.  SCNA members may belong to any number of chapters they desire.  Chapters work either at a local level (geographical) or on issues of nursing practice (practice based).  They offer opportunities to members who wish to work on specific issues or to promote nursing in their communities.  Chapter may meet either in person or electronically.  Each chapter may create its own online forum by going to the message board in the members only section of this website.  Chapter may provide continuing education, forums, chapter wide meetings, meetings with local legislators, or provide a social meeting for members. 


Download and print our SCNA Chapter Awards material, application, evaluation too, and post awards reports.  Due dates are: November 15, March 15, and July 15. 

For a copy of the current Chapter Bylaws click here.




             Chapter Awards Reports from the July-December cycle for 2007.  

Piedmont Chapter Project: The Chapter sent four members (Ellen Duncan, Pauline Scott, Norma Gaffney, and Ava Pridmore) to the SCNA Convention in Columbia.  The Chapter also sponsored one of the breakout session offered at the Convention.  Chapter member Ava Pridmore was the presenter.  The Convention was very informative and stressed the importance of membership in SCNA/ANA.  Information learned will be shared with Chapter members at future Chapter meetings.  

Nurse Educator Chapter:  The Chapter offered a six hour Credentialing Workshop for Nurse Educators that was a Nurse Credentialing Review to prepare for the examination.  The speaker aligned the lecture material to cover the categories on the test blue print.  Five continous education credits were offered.  The project activites inluded a six hour review of teaching/learning strategies, use of assement and evaluation, curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes and quality improvement in the role.  The Chapter anticiaptes that participants of this review will take and pass the NLN CNE exam.  According to the workshop evaluations, all seven Learner Achivement objects were rated as either agree or agree strongly.  The Teaching Effectiveness of the Speaker was also rated as either agree or strongly agree.  The personal comments by participants reflect overall satisfaction with the workshop.  This workshop will be offered again by the Chapter. 


                Chapter Awards Reports from the January -June cycle for 2007.  

Nurse Eductor Chapter Project: One member from the Nurse Educator Chapter attended the LEAD Summit in Texas.  The LEAD Summit was a three-day workshop focused on workforce issues in nursing.  Key topics included staffing, workflow design, organizationsl structure and evidence-based practice along with technology. The participant in this event aggreed to participate on a subcommittee that will address workforce issues in South Carolina.  The outcome of the project has been met.  A subcommittee has been formed to address workforce issues in South Carolina.

Psychiatric~Mental Health Chapter Project One: The Chapter sent two representatives to the LEAD Summit in Texas.  This project was a very positive experience, many ideas brought back to SCNA.  Will work with Workforce Advocoacy Commission to carry forward plans initiated at the Summit.

Psychiatric~Mental Health Chapter Project Two:  The Chapter sent two representatives to the ANA Policy Confere in Atlanta GA.  The project was a very positive experience, many ideas brought back to SCNA.  Registration fee for this conference was twice what was anticipated; meals and hotel were also considerably more expensive than anticipated. 

Psychiatric~Mental Health Chapter Project Three:  The Chapter held a workshop "Delirium & Dementia" on a clinical topic.  The workshop was help on April 21, 2007.  Thirty Six nurses particpated in the workshop and 2 contact hours where offered to the participants.  The evaluation indicated this was a very positive event.  We decided to go with a local speaker and this reduced the expected costs. 

Edisto Chapter Project One:  The Chapter hosted a Legislative Luncheon in May of 2007.  Sen. Hutto and Rep Hunter gave upadtes in legislative issues.  Five new members joined this Chapter at this event. 

Edisto Chapter Project Two:  The Chapter sent Kathryn Zeigler and Colleen Browne to the LEAD Summit in San Antonio, Texas.   

Edisto Chapter Project Three:  The Chapter sent Connie Varn to the ANA Quadrennial Conference in Atlanta, GA.


Current Chapters listed below:

Appalachia Chapter
All SCNA members who are residents of these counties (Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee) are welcome to choose to join this Chapter, please contact Rosie Robinson at rosie@scnurses.org to join, or fill out the consent to participate form that is located in the members only section of our website.  There is no additional fee to join.

Chair- Bobbie Overstreet
Secretary- Wanda Baker
Treasurer- Susan Nitto
Members at Large- Jane Lankford, Peggy Dulaney


Edisto Chapter
All SCNA members who are residents of these counties (Clarendon, Calhoun, Orangeburg, and Bamberg) are welcome to choose to join this Chapter, please contact Rosie Robinson at rosie@scnurses.org to join, or fill out the consent to participate form that is located in the members only section of our website.  There is no additional fee to join.

Chair- Colleen Browne
Vice Chair- Kathryn Zeigler
Secretary- Connie Goff
Treasurer- Connie Varn
Member at Large- Vickie Green


Piedmont District Chapter
All SCNA members who are residents of these counties (Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, and York) are welcome to choose to join this Chapter, please contact Rosie Robinson at rosie@scnurses.org to join,or fill out the consent to participate form that is located in the members only section of our website.  There is no additional fee to join.

Chair- Ellen Duncan
Vice Chair- Pauline Scott
Secretary/Treasurer- Norma Gaffney
Members at Large- Robin McAbee, Meredith Brawley


APRN Chapter
All members of SCNA are eligible to join any of the Chapters featuring practice areas. There is no additional fee to join any Chapter. Contact Rosie Robinson at rosie@scnurses.org to join, or fill out the consent to participate form that is located in the members only section of our website. 

APRN is the anagram for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. The anagram APRN is being used more and more by legislative and governing bodies to describe the collection of registered nurses (RNs) that practice in the extended role or practice beyond the normal role of basic registered nursing. The APRN needs special education beyond the four-year baccalaureate degree in nursing. In fact, most APRNs need a master’s degree. The APRN role not only encompasses additional education, but also is a role requiring extra responsibility, critical thinking and judgment. The APRN in South Carolina must hold a national certification in his/her area of expertise.

Chair- Cathy Mattingly
Vice Chair- Ellen Riddle
Secretary/ Treasurer- Shelby Rials
Members at Large- Misty Sawyer, Lynne Douglass


Community/Public Health Chapter
All members of SCNA are eligible to join any of the Chapters featuring practice areas. There is no additional fee to join any Chapter. Contact Rosie Robinson at rosie@scnurses.org to join, or fill out the consent to participate form that is located in the members only section of our website. 


All members of the South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA) who are interested in the improvement and advancement of community health nursing and request to join the Community/Public Health Chapter. Our purpose is to improve and advance the profession of nursing in community health and support issues that will promote and protect the health of the Public

Chair- Sandra Tucker
Vice Chair- Patrick Hickey
Secretary/ Treasurer- Patricia Thomas
Members at Large- Jane Richter, Sarah Fellows

Psychiatric-Mental Health Chapter
All members of SCNA are eligible to join any of the Chapters featuring practice areas. There is no additional fee to join any Chapter.  Contact Rosie Robinson at rosie@scnurses.org to join, or fill out the consent to participate form that is located in the members only section of our website. 

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Chapter is for all nurses who are practicing in the area of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing or are interested in the field. We strive to offer continuing education opportunities as well as networking for our members. The Psychiatric-Mental Health Chapter is also concerned about the issues facing psychiatric and mental health care in South Carolina. Get connected with your colleagues around the state!

Chair- Peggy Dulaney
Vice Chair- Jemme Stewart
Secretary- Fred Astle
Members at Large- Kathleen Head, Pat Johnson

Nurse Educator Chapter
All members of SCNA are eligible to join any of the Chapters featuring practice areas.  There is no additional fee to join any Chapter.  Contact Rosie Robinson at rosie@scnurses.org to join, or fill out the consent to participate form that is located in the members only section of our website. 


Chair-Sharon Beasley
Vice Chair-Barbara Lee-Learned
Secretary- Priscilla Carver
Treasurer-Kate Chappell

Women & Children's Health Chapter
All members of SCNA are eligible to join any of the Chapters featuring practice areas. There is no additional fee to join any Chapter. Contact Rosie Robinson at rosie@scnurses.org to join, or fill out the consent to participate form that is located in the members only section of our website. 

Chair- Mary Wessinger
Vice Chair- Lois Hasan
Secretary/Treasurer- Rosemarie Battaglia
Members at Large- Betsy McDowell