Tennessee Nurses Foundation
General Information
Contact Information
Nonprofit Tennessee Nurses Foundation Address 545 Mainstream Drive, #405
Nashville, TN 37228 1296
Phone (615) 254-0350
Fax 615 254-0303
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At A Glance
Mission & Impact
Statements
Mission
Promoting professional excellence in nursing.
Background
The Tennessee Nurses Foundation (TNF) is a nonprofit corporation formed by the Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA) in 1982 to provide a mechanism for supporting programs that meet special needs of
members and other nurses in TN. The stated purposes approved by TNA’s House of Delegates in October 1982 were to support research projects on nursing practice, support nursing education, and provide supportive services to individual nurses, including a program to support treatment and rehabilitation of nurses impaired by substance abuse. TNA’s TN Nurse Peer Assistance Program (TNPAP) was moved from TNA to TNF in Feb. 1988.At this time, TNF, including TNPAP, was totally supported by contributions from nurses and a few hospitals. As the need for permanent funding for TNPAP grew, TNA proposed two bills to the Legislature in 1991 to fund peer assistance programs with licensure fees. One bill specifically authorized the Board of Nursing to fund TNF’s program, and the other bill authorized any health regulatory board to fund a nonprofit association or foundation program for impaired professionals. The broader bill was most favored and passed the House in 1991, but stalled in the Senate Rules Committee. Attention to the Senate bill was planned for 1992 and was passed during the 1992 Legislative session. It was signed into law by Governor Ned McWherter on March 12 and became effective July 1, 1992.Today, TNPAP has been renamed. It is called the TN Professional Assistance Program (TNPAP) and is not only a monitoring program for nurses, but also serves many other health related groups. This program is completely funded through a grant from the Tennessee Board of Nursing and the other health related groups it serves. Tax deductible donations, through individuals and organizations, gives TNF the opportunity to promote the professional image of nursing, support nursing education, facilitate leadership development, encourage nursing research and support professional health and wellness.
Impact
The Tennessee Nurses Foundation’s goals are to promote the professional image of nursing, support nursing education, facilitate leadership development, encourage nursing research, and support professional health and wellness. Major initiatives include the following: partnering with other organizations to accurately portray the professionalism of nursing and to promote a positive image of the profession; supporting the education of nurses who are members of the Tennessee Nurses Association by providing scholarships for those nurses seeking higher education; providing grants to registered nurses engaging in scientific and other research projects focusing on nursing practice; providing scholarship opportunities for members to participate in a variety of leadership development programs, including the Leadership Institute for Nursing Excellence, to prepare nurses for an enhanced role in nursing and community involvement; and, through the Tennessee Professional Assistance Program (TnPAP), providing advocacy, referral, and monitoring services for chemically dependent, psychologically or physically impaired health care professionals who are licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Tennessee and for students in health professional programs. During FY 2013-2014, 389 individuals were enrolled in the monitoring program. The Tennessee Nurses Foundation has a very successful Tennessee specialty license plate, "Nurses Change Lives." Funds received through the license plate program has allowed the foundation to award several scholarships and grants to Registered Nurses across the state. Visit
www.tnaonline.org for details. Click on the Tennessee Nurses Foundation link.
Other ways to donate, support, or volunteer
To Donate: please visit www.tnaonline.org and click the Tennessee Nurses Foundation link on the home page. You may also mail in a check, and donations are also accepted by calling TNF at 615-254-0350.
Service Categories
Primary Organization Category
Health Care / Nursing
Secondary Organization Category
Tertiary Organization Category
Public & Societal Benefit / Leadership Development
Areas of Service
Areas Served
TN
CEO Statement
As the role of nursing grows and transforms, it is imperative that nurses have opportunities for leadership development, experiences to expand their knowledge and new tools for effective practice. The Foundation seeks to provide those opportunities, by promoting research, facilitating community and national leadership experiences, providing scholarships, and developing programs focused on nursing excellence. Advocacy for those in the profession who are chemically, psychologically, or physically impaired is provided by TNPAP and has been a valuable resource for hundreds of nurses. No other such service is available in Tennessee. Supporting TNF is a way for nurses and others to give back to nursing in a way that will positively impact the profession now and in the future.
Programs
Programs
Tennessee Professional Assistance Program (TNPAP)
Description Provides advocacy, referral, and monitoring services for chemically
dependent, psychologically or physically impaired health care
professionals, who are licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Tennessee; and for students in health professional programs.
Category Health Care Medical Case Management
Population Served Substance Abusers (Drug/Alcohol Abusers), Adults,
Leadership Nursing Program
Description Provides scholarship opportunities for members of the TN Nurses
Association to participate in a variety of leadership development programs, including the Leadership Institute for Nursing Excellence, to prepare nurses for an enhanced role in nursing and community
involvement. In addition, scholarships for nursing students to attend the TNA and ANA Annual Convention/House of Delegates may be provided.
Population Served Other Named Groups, Adults,
Arthur Davis LPN to RN Scholarship Program
Description The Arthur Davis LPN to RN Scholarship is an educational scholarship for
eligible licensed practical nurses in the State of Tennessee. The scholarship is awarded once a year in the amount of $1,000 and is intended to support further nursing academic achievement for licensed practical nurses in an accredited LPN to RN program in the State of Tennessee. The number of scholarships will be determined by the estimated need/qualifications of the individual applicants and the amount of funds available.
Population Served Other Named Groups, Adults,
RN to BSN Scholarship Program
Description The TNF RN to BSN Scholarship is an educational scholarship for eligible
Registered Nurses, who are members of the Tennessee Nurses
Association, and who are continuing their education to attain a BSN. This scholarship is provided through TNF’s fundraising programs and
contributions to the fund are tax deductible. The scholarship is awarded once a year in the amount of $1,000.
Population Served Other Named Groups, Adults,
Nursing Research Grants
Description Provides grants to registered nurses engaging in scientific and other
research projects focusing on nursing practice.
Governance
Board Chair
Board Chair Ms. Janice F. Harris MSN,RN
Company Affiliation Middle TN State University Term July 2012 to June 2016
Email [email protected]
Board Members
Name Affiliation Status
Ms. Sharon P. Chapman MSN,RN,APN-CNS
Tennessee Wesleyan College Voting Ms. Donna Copenhaver EdD,
MSN, RN
Belmont University Voting Ms. Doris Davenport DSN, RN,
PNP
Austin Peay State University Voting Ms. Mary Bess Griffith MSN, RN,
CS-FNP
Bethel University Voting Ms. Amy Hamlin
PhD,MSN,FNP-BC,APN
Austin Peay State University Voting Ms Janice F. Harris MSN, RN Middle Tennessee State University Voting Mr. Bill Jolley TN Hospital Association Voting Ms Sue MacArthur RN-BC, Ed D,
MSN, FNP
Maury Regional Medical Center Voting Ms. Sandra Marklin MSN, RN,
PhD
Tennessee State University Voting Mr. Phillip Moore MSN, RN,
FNP-BC
Ms. Sandy Murabito Ed.D,MSN, RN
Belmont University Voting Ms. Tommie L. Norris DNS,RN Univ Of TN Health Science Center Voting Ms. Dara K. Rogers RN,BSN,OCN Middle TN Medical Center Voting Ms. Frances "Billie" Sills MSN,
APN, CLNC, RN
East Tennessee State University Exofficio Ms. Karen L. Starr
MSN,RN,APRN,BC
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Voting Ms. Haley Vance DNP,APN,
PNP-AC
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Voting Ms. Sue S. Willoughby BSN,RN Saint Thomas Hospital Voting
Board Demographics - Ethnicity
African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0
Caucasian 17
Hispanic/Latino 0
Other 0
Board Demographics - Gender
Male 2
Female 15
Unspecified 0
Governance
Board Term Lengths 2
Board Term Limits 2
Board Meeting Attendance % 98% Written Board Selection Criteria? No Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Yes Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 25% Constituency Includes Client Representation No Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 4
Standing Committees
Development / Fund Raising Executive
Finance Operations
Risk Management Provisions
Commercial General Insurance Directors & Officers Policy
Management
Executive Director/CEO
Executive Director Ms. Sharon Adkins MSN,RN
Term Start July 2006
Email [email protected]
Former CEOs
Name Term
Ms. Deanna Menesses Apr 2004 - Mar 2006
Staff
Full Time Staff 1
Part Time Staff 1
Volunteers 0
Contractors 0
Retention Rate 100%
Plans & Policies
Does the organization have a documented Fundraising Plan?
No
Does the organization have an approved Strategic Plan?
Under Development
In case of a change in leadership, is a Management Succession plan in place?
No
Does the organization have a Policies and Procedures Plan?
Yes
Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy?
Yes
Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy?
No
Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy?
No
Senior Staff
Mr. Mike Harkreader MS,RN,CS
Title Executive Director Experience/Biography
Ms Kathy A Denton
Title TNF Program Director Experience/Biography
Foundation Comments
The TN Nurses Foundation is an arm of the TN Nurses Association of which Sharon Adkins is the Executive Director.
Financials
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Start July 01 2015
Fiscal Year End June 30 2016
Projected Revenue $819,574.00 Projected Expenses $832,574.00
Endowment Value $0.00
Endowment Spending Policy N/A Endowment Spending Percentage (if selected) 0%
Detailed Financials
Revenue and Expenses
Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013
Total Revenue $762,911 $747,732 $737,398
Total Expenses $797,719 $750,105 $753,602
Revenue Sources
Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013
Foundation and Corporation Contributions $0 $0 $0 Government Contributions $663,636 $649,593 $659,013 Federal $0 $0 $0 State $0 $0 $0 Local $0 $0 $0 Unspecified $663,636 $649,593 $659,013 Individual Contributions $16,234 $9,195 $10,779
Indirect Public Support $0 $0 $0
Earned Revenue $75,875 $95,460 $65,917
Investment Income, Net of Losses $6,318 $3,699 $2,721
Membership Dues $0 $0 $0
Special Events $0 $0 $0
Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 $0
Expense Allocation Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Program Expense $682,221 $672,496 $716,837 Administration Expense $115,498 $77,619 $36,765 Fundraising Expense $0 $0 $0 Payments to Affiliates $0 $0 $0
Total Revenue/Total Expenses 0.96 1.00 0.98
Program Expense/Total Expenses 86% 90% 95%
Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue
0% 0% 0%
Assets and Liabilities
Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013
Total Assets $395,473 $439,321 $423,022
Current Assets $367,449 $413,596 $405,948
Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 $0
Current Liabilities $28,066 $26,919 $27,752
Total Net Assets $367,407 $402,402 $395,270
Short Term Solvency
Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013
Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities
13.09 15.36 14.63
Long Term Solvency
Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013
Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0%
Top Funding Sources
Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013
Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Government Grants $663,636
Government Gifts and Grants $649,593
Government Grants $659,013
Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Program Revenue $75,875 Program Service Revenue $95,460 Program Service Revenue $65,917
Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount
Contributions, Gifts & Grants $16,234 Individual Contributions $9,195 Contributions, Gifts, and Grants $10,779
Capital Campaign
Is the organization currently conducting a Capital Campaign for an endowment or the purchase of a major asset?
No
Campaign Purpose
Hold: This campaign is on hold for 2010. To purchase a building to house both the TN Nurses Association and the TN Nurses Foundation. This building will be the beacon for nursing excellence in TN and a visible presence in the healthcare community.
Capital Campaign Goal $2,000,000.00 Campaign Start and End Dates Oct 2006 to Oct 2010
Capital Campaign Raised-to-Date Amount $152,611.00 as of May 2010
Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? No
State Charitable Solicitations Permit
TN Charitable Solicitations Registration Yes - Expires Dec 2016
GivingMatters.com Financial Comments
Financial figures are taken from the 990.
Foundation and corporation grants may be included with Individual Contributions.
*Please note that the government contributions go to the TnPAP program and not directly to the TN Nurses Foundation.*
Financial documents completed by Bellenfant & Miles, PLLC. Comments provided by Kathryn Bennett 4/29/16.
