 Greetings!
Nurses Week is approaching rapidly, and so are the NNA Nurses Week events. Please register now!
- April 21 District One dinner and silent auction is free to members. Email Kathy Ryan ryank006@hotmail.com to register. Link to flyer
- May 10 "Collaborating to Promote Women's Health: Tools & Strategies That Work". Over 200 particpants already. Register online here to be sure you get the site you want for this free conference. Link to brochure is attached. Link to brochure.
- May 13 IFNN Awards Dinner/ Dance in Las Vegas Visit the webpage and registration for more information. Link to flyer is attached. Link to flyer
We are actively recruiting members for the NNA State Membership Committee, Chaired by Denise Ogletree-McGuinn. The first meeting will be a teleconference on Monday at 7 p.m. All planned meetings are by teleconference. Please think about joining this important committee to help in recruiting and retaining members in our organization. Please call or email me if you are interested or have questions. |
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National Women's Health Week | |
Celebrate National Women's Health Week: May 8-14, 2011
The 12th annual National Women's Health Week (NWHW) will kick off on Mother's Day, May 8, and will be celebrated until May 14, with the theme "It's Your Time." NWHW brings together communities, businesses, government, health organizations, and other groups in an effort to promote women's health. The weeklong health observance empowers women across the country to make their health a top priority and take simple steps for a longer, healthier and happier life.
Nurses and nurse practitioners are on the front lines of women's health, and have the opportunity to educate women every day on prevention and the screenings they need to stay healthy and prevent disease. There are several ways you can help celebrate National Women's Health Week, including: encouraging women in your community to visit their doctor or health care professional, holding a free screening or health event at your clinic, listing your activity on http://www.womenshealth.gov/whwand ordering free educational materials, disseminating women's health information or having a health display in your facilities. For more information or promotional materials, or to register your activities, please go to http://www.womenshealth.gov/whw or contact Maggie Naples at mnaples@hagersharp.com. |
| HRSA Nursing Scholarships | |
The Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP) application cycle is now open. The NSP awards scholarships to students enrolled or accepted for enrollment in accredited RN training programs. Scholarship recipients receive tuition, fees, other educational costs and a living stipend in exchange for at least 2 years of post graduation service at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses.
For more information, visit www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/Nursing
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Employment & Educational Opportunities | |
The State of Nevada Rural Clinics is looking for a full-time RN for a benefited position at the Mental Health Clinic in Yerington. The nurse would be involved in telemed, PAP applications, nursing assessments and coordination with psychiatrist and PCP, as well as screening for services.
Psych experience is preferred, but they would consider a nurse familiar with psych meds. They would consider a new grad who has successfully completed a psych rotation.
For more information, call Winona Holloway, Director, Yerington Mental Health at (775) 463-3191.
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The Washoe Tribal Clinic at Gardnerville is looking for a part time/intermittent RN to work in the Clinic. For more information, please call (775) 265-8600 or visit their website at www.washoetribe.us
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The Northwest Rural Nurse Residency is offering Rural Crisis Assessment and Measurement Simulation Workshop May 19 and 20
7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Mountain Time).
Rural experts bring current crisis assessment and management strategies to your facility using the latest web-based technologies.
For more information, please contact:
Idaho State University School of Nursing, Office of Professional Development, 921 S. 8th Avenue, Stop 8101, Pocatello, ID 83201-8101
Email: nurseopd@isu.edu
Phone: (208) 282-3820
Fax: (208) 282-4476
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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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Upcoming Events | |
April 30 DEA National Drug Disposal Day
May 5 Arbors Memory Care in Sparks will present
Breaking Bad News - A Practical Communication Guide, Sharing the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease... Event includes 1 CEU and free lunch. For more information, call the Arbors at (775) 331-2229 or email info@arborsmemorycare.com
May 10 NNA Conference "Collaborating to Promote Women's Health: Tools and Strategies that Work"
May 13 NNA 1st Annual Initiative on the Future of Nursing in Nevada Champions Awards, Las Vegas & Nurses of Achievement Awards, Northern Nevada
May 14 SNBNA is holding Getting Fit and Eating Healthy, promoting health in community women.
Women should pre-register by email at snbna@aol.com or call (702) 372-1870. The many activities include health assessments and belly dancing! | |
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Job Opportunities
For more information on jobs, visit our website at http://www.nvnurses.org/Main-Menu-Category/Resources/Jobs.aspx
If you are job hunting and want to receive job notices as soon as they come in, sign up for our Job Seekers mailing list by sending an email to nvnursesassn@mvqn.net |
| Possible Phone Scam Targeting Nurses | |
Nurses in Missouri have reported calls from someone identifying themselves as being from the State Board.
The phone number displays as "Unknown Caller" with a number of 632-368-7550.
The reason given and information requested varies. Examples include: "We need to review some of the questions on your renewal form;" "We need to confirm your nursing specialty;" and "We need to confirm your work status."
No calls have been reported in Nevada, but if you should receive a call from someone stating they are from the State Board, you are encouraged to take the name, hang up, call the Board back on their toll free number, and request to speak to that person. |
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