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2017 Issue 72(2) contents Articles www.psna.org Smoking After Pregnancy by Susan E. Bare, Annette DeVito Dabbs, Susan M. Sereika.................................................................4 Pennsylvania State Nurses Association: Leading, advocating, educating and connecting with registered nurses across the Commonwealth. Features Statement of Affirmative Action: The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association is a professional nursing organization committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of its operation. Message from the President by Dr. Mark Crider, PSNA President...................................2 Happenings on the Hill........................................................3 In Memoriam Dr. Louise Fitzpatrick....................................................... 11 From the Desk of the Editor-in-Chief................................. 12 PSNA Bylaws..................................................................... 14 Spotlight Events (www.psna.org/events) PSNA Elections..............................................Sept 1-30 District 6 Meeting............................................... Oct 10 Star Leadership Institute.............................. Oct 11-13 Annual Meeting.................................................. Oct 27 Pennsylvania Nurse (ISSN #0031-4617) is available online three times per year for a $15 subscription price by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, 3605 Vartan Way, Suite 204, Harrisburg, PA 17110. An Affirmative Action Plan addresses and responds to the equal opportunity and human rights concerns of nurses and health care recipients without regard to nationality, race, creed, lifestyle, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or religion. The respon- sibility for assuring the success of the Affirmative Action Plan is shared jointly by all members of the Association. ADVERTISING: Acceptance of advertising does not constitute endorsement by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association. Infor- mation on advertising rates may be obtained by contacting PSNA at 717-798-8942. ARTICLE SUBMISSION: PSNA welcomes unsolicited articles cov- ering relevant issues to the nursing community and practice. Please submit a digital copy (Microsoft Word or plain text) and include identified relevant photos, a biographical statement, your name, ad- dress and credentials. It is not the policy of PSNA to pay for articles or artwork. Submit to [email protected]. Sales by: Pennsylvania State Nurses Association 3605 Vartan Way, Suite 204 Harrisburg, PA 17110 P 717-798-8942 PSNA reserves the right to reject any advertising. Ac- ceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement or approval of the product, advertiser or claims by PSNA. The liability for errors in text and advertis- ing is limited to correction in the next publication. Published advertising deadlines are strictly observed and copy received after that date will be included in a future issue. Publisher is not responsible for errors in printing of schedule. Issue 2 2017 Pennsylvania Nurse 1