NNA News You Can Use
Nevada Nurses Association
September, 2012

Greetings!   

 

The NNA elections are now concluded. We will be publishing the election results soon. Thank you to eveyone who participated.

 

The NNA Meeting of the Members and installation of officers will take place at the conclusion of the Convention on October 6 at 5 p.m. at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno.

 

We are holding a combined Legislative Meet & Greet/Mix & Mingle as a kickoff to the convention on Friday, October 5, from 6-8 p.m. at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno. We expect a good turnout of political leaders and candidates, as well as health care professionals. Please join us for an evening of food, fun & fitness, and interact with nurses & other health care providers from across the state. Spouses & guests are welcome. Visit http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=vuz87kdab&oeidk=a07e6ehqe5jf49196ff for more information.

 

If you have a poster you would like to display in the poster presentations, please email me at imcmlrc@aol.com or call 775-747-2333. 

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NNA Convention
Upcoming Events
CEU opportunities
NNA Convention October 5-6
Have you registered yet for the NNA State Convention? This year's convention will focus on healthy Nevada nurses. In addition to state-of-the-art education on health and wellness topics for the nurse to refresh and renew your commitment to personal wellness, you will have the opportunity to network with nurses from around the state, visit our 20 vendor & exhibitor displays, enjoy poster presentations, and take part in a virtual job fair and the launch of the healthy nurse initiative.
  
There will be multi-track sessions including: 
  • Bullying, Horizontal Violence, and Disruptive Behavior. Are we undermining a culture of safety and compassion?
  • Compassion fatigue: Continue to Care and Maintain Your Health and Sense of Purpose
  • Practical Fitness & Food Solutions for Health Care Providers
  • Pain Free--Naturally!
  • From Clara Barton to 'Hot Lips' Houlihan: Nurses Leading the way to Wellness
  • Financial Wellness
  • Future of Nursing Campaign: Nevada Action Coalition
  • What If?
  • And much MORE!!

  Special student sessions are:

  • You've Graduated...Now What? Practical Tips for Landing Your First Nursing Job

  • NCLEX Strategies and Critical Thinking Seminar

We hope you can join us for a great event. Earn 7.5 CEUs and enjoy deluxe continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

 

Click here to register. We look forward to seeing you there.

 

Please let me know if you have comments, suggestions, or information you want included in the next News You Can Use.

 

Warmest regards,

 

Margaret

 

Margaret Curley, RN, BSN

Nevada Nurses Association

775-747-2333
Upcoming Events

 

October 5 NNA Pre-conference Mix & Mingle/Meet & Greet, Grand Sierra Resort, Reno

 

October 6 NNA State Convention, Grand Sierra Resort, Reno

 

October 17 Nurses CAN (Campaign Activity Night)

 

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CEU Opportunities

NNA State Convention, Healthy Nurses--Healthy Workplaces: Empowerment in Action, October 6, Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, 7.5 CEUs.

 

Dental Hygienists Association presenting Understanding the Oral-Systemic Connection: From Intensive Care to Long-term Care, Atlantis Hotel, Reno, October 6

 

Autumn in the Sierra: Concepts in Maternal-Child Care, El Dorado Hotel & Casino, Reno, October 10-12
 
NAPNA CEU event at the Grand Sierra in Reno. Earn 6 CEUs! Visitwww.napna.net  for more information