Greetings!
We are nearing the end of the voting period for the NNA State and District 3 elections, the bylaws changes, and the dues increase question. Please vote now! The results will be announced at the State Convention on October 23.
Watch for the District 1 ballots, which will be coming out shortly.
Please take time to vote.
We have a lot of news today, so I will keep the notices short with information on how to follow up.
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| Volunteers Needed |
Volunteers are needed to help during the event the day of the NNA State Convention. If you are interested, please contact Nicki Aaker. We also need volunteers to help count the ballots for our election. To help with the ballot count, please contact Amy Ragnone. |
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Seeks Executive Nurses for Three-Year Fellowship | |
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellows program provides a three year, world-class leadership development experience to enhance the effectiveness of nurse leaders who have already exhibited exceptional leadership skills but who want to improve the impact they have on the U.S. health care system. Each year, 20 nurses who aspire to lead and shape health care locally and nationally are chosen to strengthen their leadership capacity and improve their abilities to lead teams and organizations in improving health and health care.
For more information about the program, selection criteria, eligibility, and how to apply visit the RWJF Executive Nurse Fellows Web siteor view the program's Call for Applications. All qualified nurses are encouraged to apply. Key dates:
ˇ November 5, 2010 (3 p.m. ET)-Informational Web conference for prospective applicants. Register here.
ˇ January 18, 2011 (3 p.m. ET)-Deadline for receipt of applications. Apply online at www.rwjf.org/cfp/enf.
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The Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Society, Pacific Coast Region will be
holding their annual conference February 11th-13th 2011, at the Paris/Bailey's Hotel in Las Vegas. Paula Erwin-Toth will be speaking on Ostomates and sexuality, Cyris Tabari on "The Million Dollar Heel", Valarie Kading on Hostel work environment, as well as other speakers on complex issues regarding wounds, ostomies and continence. If you would like to attend, you can register on line at PCR.org or for more information you can contact Liz Harvey at edharvey@ainet.com. _________________________________________________
NNA will have a table at Operation Healthcare Bound in Reno on Saturday, October 16 from 10-2. If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact Julie Wagner.___________________________________________ __________________________________________________ The 5th Annual NDNQIŽ Conference Heating up Nursing Quality will be held in Miami, FL at the Hyatt Regency Miami on January 26-28, 2011. For more information visit www.ndnqiconference.org. |
| ANA Encourages Nurses to Get Involved |
 The mid-term elections are less than a month away and now is the time to show that Nurses CAN make a difference by taking part in our Nurses Campaign Activity Night (Nurses CAN 2010). On October 20th, the American Nurses Association urges all nurses to volunteer on a political campaign of their choice. Pick any candidate you like - Democrat, Republican, Independent or other. He or she can be running in a Congressional race, a Gubernatorial race or a state or local race - just be sure to identify yourself as a nurse and be part of the action!
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Please let me know if you have comments, suggestions, or information you want included in the next News You Can Use.
Sincerely,
Margaret
Margaret Curley, RN, BSN
Nevada Nurses Association
775-747-2333 |
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NNA State Convention
Nurse Heroes: Many Ways-- Every Day | |
Have you registered yet for the NNA State Convention? | |
Registration is now open for the 2010 NNA State Convention to be held October 22-23 in Las Vegas. The event will kick off with a Mix & Mingle on Friday at the Old 5th Street School. The Convention will begin Saturday morning.
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Job Opportunity
Cigna is looking for a bilingual RN to work as Onsite Health Advisor to work at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. The job will be benefit eligible and 32 hours per week. Apply online at www.cigna.com job id# 69397 |
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