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Vol 2, Issue 2
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|  We are happy to present you with the New York State Emergency Nurses Association's latest electronic newsletter. It's packed full of information and many opportunities for our members. As always, we welcome your comments, feedback and suggestions!
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Elections are coming up rapidly, for both local and national ENA. Everyone should have received an email with a link to view the national candidate interviews and their hopes for ENA in the next year. This year there are many experienced director candidates, some first timers, many having held previous board positions. I urge you to review the interviews and vote when the time comes. There have been many national changes in the recent months, some due to unrest amongst the membership. Watch the videos; ask yourself "did they answer the question asked?" Is this person the best available for this position whether it be director, Pres-elect or secretary/treasurer? Do they have my interests at heart? Be a knowledgeable voter but above all VOTE!!
Look at your local chapter, find your active members and encourage them to run for a position on your board. Most chapters, depending on their term lengths, will be voting for a president-elect, a secretary and a treasurer. Become an active member of your chapter; there are many opportunities to participate whether as a board member, a committee chair or member or a representative or alternate to NYS Council's quarterly meetings. Let your voice be heard; participate and vote.
On a different note, I think spring may have actually happened this last week; at least the grass is greener and I received my first lawn treatment bill! That's usually a sign of spring for me, forget the robins and the daffodils popping up; when the little yellow lawn signs pop up, it's time to think about mowing and warmer weather. Hope you all had a happy, chocolaty Easter, see you in July. Don't forget to get your delegate applications in, the survey has been fixed.
Ginnie
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SETTING THE PACE 2014
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Setting the Pace 2014 was held in Rochester. The educational sessions were exceptional including the posters presentation. There were nine posters displaying various research topics and evidence based practice. All the topics were very impressive. The posters were evaluated by Audrey Sealey, PhD, FNP, RN and Marylou Killian, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CEN. Andrew Wong RN from Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City was awarded best evidence based poster for his presentation of "Catheter Acquired Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Prevention.
Jessica Castner, PhD, RN received the research award for her presentation of "Health Research in a Virtual Emergency Department Triage".
Ivy Budhai-Henry, RN, CEN
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From the 2014 Conference Chair
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Pictured L-R: Joanne Fadale-past national president, Ellen Encapera-ENA Board of Directors and NYS National Liaison, Dr. David Kluge-retired Orthopedic surgeon, Sue Chalupa-Breese-NYSENA Conference Chair Setting the Pace 2014 was AWESOME! April 10 and 11th, 2014 turned out to be bright sunny days in Rochester New York. Many Emergency Nurses attended the 2014 Setting the Pace NYSENA annual conference. The beginnings of ENA were spoken about by Dr. David Kluge an orthopedic surgeon who sponsored the EDNA group of nurses. Joanne Fadale past National president and nurse who worked side by side with Anita Dorr in a Buffalo, NY emergency room. Ellen Encapera, ENA Board of Directors and NYS National Liaison. We heard factual stories about past, present and future of ENA. Please check the NYSENA website for more...and pictures of the conference happenings! I would like to give a huge THANKS to the chairs of the conference committee, this wonderful conference could not have been so seamless without their input. Speaker Chair- Kathy Conboy Vendor Chair- Wende Ryan Registration Chair- Dan Dennis Raffle Chair- Mickey Forness Poster Chair- Ivy Budasi-Henry Save the date for next year NYSENA Annual Conference in April Again, please go to www.NYSENA.org website See you next year in Saratoga Springs! 2014 NYSENA Conference Chair Sue Chalupa-Breese
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Thank You to our Vendors!
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NYS ENA would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Vendors this year. We received a lot of support from them this year, and we couldn't do the conference without them. We would like to recognize:
Rochester General Hospital: Platinum Sponsor
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BSN Medical
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Carol Barraclough
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Hill-Rom
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Besins Critical Care
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Covidien
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The Kessler Trauma Center
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Genentech
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Teleflex/Arrow Vascular
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Stryker
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Roberts Wesleyn College
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GE Healthcare - POCT Ultrasound
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Medical Staffing Network
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InSight Telepsychiatry, LLC
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Janssen
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Kathleen Fink, Simply Health
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Mercy Flight
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Centurion
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Chamberlain College of Nursing
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Sunovion
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St. John Fisher College
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We had a huge turn out this year, and we hope to see you all return next year in Saratoga Springs. Thank you for all of your support!!!
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Speakers Are the Key to A Successful Conference
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As I went from room to room to check on the speakers during Setting the Pace 2014, I was struck by how engaged the attendees were. It is a reflection of all the time and care our speakers devoted to their presentations. At the same time, in our pre sessions, the attendees were all on their feet, practicing defensive techniques or participating in a table top disaster scenario. It was fantastic to see all that energy!!
When I reviewed our survey responses, I was so impressed with all the positive input. I cannot mention one without giving credit to everyone, so I am sending on my special thanks to ALL our speakers. You have helped us become better prepared to care for our patients!
Kathy Conboy RN BS CEN, Speaker Coordinator
Our thanks from NYSENA to:
Meghan Aldrich Edie Brous
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Connie Kraft
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Jeffrey Burdett
| Kristen Murphy
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Robyn Chalupa
| Peggy Ohnmacht
| Ellen Encapera
| Cathy Page
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Joanne Fadale
| Mark Philippy
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Maria F Giganti
| Audrey Dupree-Sealey
| Marylou Killian
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Sandi Tetler
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David N. Kluge MD
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Cody Uselton
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Renewal of Funding for Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care
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By Daria Waszak, MSN RN CENTraumatic, unintentional injury -- not cancer or heart disease -- is the leading cause of death for Americans aged 1-44. In fact, injuries kill a person every three minutes. In 2010, the three most common causes of fatalities from unintentional injuries were motor vehicle-related, poisonings or falls. With over 31 million Americans seeking treatment in emergency departments every year, receiving timely and effective medical care for these trauma patients can be vital. Yet, access to prompt care can be a challenge where hospitals, providers, and coordinated EMS systems are lacking. The 2014 American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Report Card, which rates emergency care in each state, shows the percent of population living within 60 minutes of a level I or II trauma center is 82.1% nationally, but only 17.9% in Arkansas (98.1% in NY). And, the wait for emergency care is unacceptable at 4.5 hours from ED arrival to ED discharge nationally (6.1 hours in NY). Read the Full Article at www.NYSENA.org
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TNCC & ENPC INSTRUCTOR COURSES - July 25, 2014 (Friday)
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TNCC & ENPC INSTRUCTOR COURSES
DATE: July 25, 2014 (Friday)
TIME: 0730-1730
PLACE: UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY
FEE: $350 member $400 non-member |
PRESIDENT'S BLOG
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THE NEW YORK STATE PRESIDENT'S BLOG NYSENA.org/blog |
SAVE THE DATE!!! SETTING THE PACE 5K RUN October 10th 2015
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SAVE THE DATE 2014
| July 25th & 26th - NYSENA Council Meeting - Delegate Orientation Binghamton, NY Doubletree Hotel
Oct 8th - 11th - ENA Annual Meeting/Conference Indianapolis, IN Indiana Convention Center
Oct 24th & 25th - NYSENA Council Meeting - Election of Officers
Middletown, NY
State Council meetings are open to all members. For council meeting info, contact our President at: 585-775-9088
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Board Liaison Assignments for 2014
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Any questions you wish to ask the Board, these are your liaisons:
President - Virginia Hebda: Western, Nassau/Queens, Mark Twain
President-Elect - Sandi Tetler: Manhattan Bronx, Lower Hudson
Immediate Past President - Kathy Conboy: Chatt, Central
Treasurer - Mary Ellen Jennison: all chapter treasurer liaison
Secretary - Dan Dennison: Adirondack, Mohawk, Central
Director at Large - Jacquie Glendinning: Mid Hudson, Suffolk
Director at Large - Ivy Budai-Henry: Genesee, Brooklyn
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RAFFLE ITEMS FOR STATE MEETING 2013-14
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August 2014 Genesee Valley Lower Hudson October 2014 Manhattan/Bronx Mark Twain
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2014 New York State Officers
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President - Ginny Hebda, Genesee Valley President@nysena.org President Elect - Sandi Tetler Lower Hudson PresidentElect@nysena.org Secretary - Dan Dennison, Central Secretary@nysena.org Treasurer - Mary Ellen Jennison, Southern Tier Treasurer@nysena.org Immediate Past President - Kathleen Conboy, Southern Tier ImmediatePastPresident@nysena.org Director at Large - Ivy Budai-Henry Board1@nysena.org Director at Large - Jacquie Glendinning, Chatt Board2@nysena.org |
Questions?
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Please submit any suggestions or articles to:
Dawn MacMullen at enadawn@gmail.com
Or NYSCENA.Newsletter@gmail.com
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Thank you for spending your time with us!
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