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CHAPTER ADVISORY TEAM UPDATE
Greetings to Chapter Presidents, Leaders, and Members,
The summer is over, it is already the month of August, and we are focusing on our busy fall schedules. All of the Chapter Presidents and or designated contact persons should have heard from a Chapter Advisory Team (CAT) representative at least once this summer. CAT submits a report to the board in August for the board to review. This report includes the activity of the each NAON Chapter; the number of their members and which chapters are inactive. The report also includes your plans for the year, if you are having meetings/educational opportunities, if you are doing community service, and how you obtain your funds. We realize the summer months are often the Chapters’ down time.
If you have not heard from your CAT representative, I highly encourage you to go to the NAON Web site and find your representative and contact them. The CAT representatives primarily utilize email, and despite our efforts often times our attempt to correspond with you, gets placed in your junk mail, or we may not even have the correct address. Therefore you taking the initiative will be very helpful if you have not yet been contacted by a CAT representative.
The members of CAT are just like you; they work full time at a job, have family commitments, and go to school, etc., plus participate as a volunteer in this NAON role. Most have been or currently also serve as a Chapter President. The CAT representative has committed their time and talent to NAON to ensure that the Chapters have a liaison between the board and its members.
Each month I will be introducing a CAT representative to you so you will know them at a more personal level with the goal of improving communication between the chapters and the CAT representative. Let me introduce Michelle Egan.
Michelle Egan, RN, ONC has been certified and a member of NAON since 1998. She has served as SIG Leader for Trauma and Staff Education, as well as task forces and work groups for the ONCB, and is in her second year on the CAT. Michelle has been an officer in her local chapter, #197 Inland Northwest, many times and served as Education Chair for several years. Michelle was a co-chair of the AAOS/NAON Allied Health session on Trauma several years ago and has presented at NAON Congress, CONA Congress, regional and local NAON events several times. With a clinical specialty of adult acute care, specifically total joints, orthopedic trauma and the recent addition of orthopedic oncology, she has over twenty-five years experience as an orthopedic nurse and a few added years in other areas of nursing. Orthopedics is her passion though, and she can’t imagine doing anything else.
Cordially,
Julie Twiss
julie.twiss@bryanlgh.org
402.481.5451
Contact your CAT Representative & Update Your Info!
The Chapter Advisory Team wants to support NAON's best volunteers and assist in any way possible, but they have to be able to communicate!
You can check your contact information in the Chapter Directory at www.orthonurse.org > Chapters > Chapter Directory and if updates are needed, just email Jessica Daniels at jdaniels@smithbucklin.com.
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NATIONAL OFFICE UPDATE
- Officer Rosters & Contact Info: If you have not yet completed and submitted the officer roster for 2008-2009, information might not make it to your Chapter.
Check the online directory to verify the contact information listed. The Officer Roster form can be found at www.orthonurse.org > Chapters > Annual Reports.
- NAON Education Committee
This new committee consists of three units for a total of 10 members. Their focus is to review, revise, create, and evaluate existing and new educational products and activities.
Luann Theis, MSN, RN, ONC is serving as chairperson. To see the other members of this committee and its sub-units visit: www.orthonurse.org > About NAON > Committees and Task Forces > NAON Education Committee.
Please forward any educational product and activity ideas to Luann Theis via e-mail theis@ntc.edu.
- NAON Evidence Based Practice and Research Unit
This new committee consists of two units for a total of 8 members. Their focus is to review, revise, create, and evaluate existing and new practice and research tools.
Nancy Hiltz, MS, RN, ONC is serving as chairperson. To see the other members of this committee and its sub-units visit: www.orthonurse.org > About NAON > Committees and Task Forces > NAON EBPRC.
Please forward any practice and research ideas to Nancy Hiltz via e-mail nnlh@msn.com.
- To access an MAL roster for your state it's as easy as the Online Member Directory's Advanced Search and 1-2-3!
1. Login using your Chapter login information
2. Click Member Directory & Select Advanced search
3. Select "Exact Criteria" - Chapter: MAL - State: your own
The list you'll get can be exported to a spreadsheet and is the most up to date record of current NAON members. You can access this list as often as you have need. If you have any questions, the National Office staff is happy to help.
- Need a mailing list?
For Chapter Education programs the price list is as follows:
- Your state only - Free
- Your state and other states or zip codes - $25
- Ready to Print labels (any addresses) - $25 + .10$ for each label
Contact Nadine in the National Office with any questions.
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NAON EDUCATION UPDATE
ONC Review Course
Please note that NAON has made exciting upgrades and improvements to the ONC Review Course beginning August 1, 2008. Both scheduling and costs have been streamlined, and the content has been updated from 2007. To learn more or to begin planning for your course please visit www.orthonurse.org > Certification > Orthopaedic Review Course.
To see if a course has been scheduled in your area, please visit the Regional Educational Offerings page at: www.orthonurse.org > Continuing Education & Conferences > Regional Educational Offerings.
2009 Congress
Thank you to those who submitted presentation proposals for the 29 th Annual Congress in Tampa , FL. All submitters will receive an acceptance/decline letter via email by August 31, 2008. NAON is still accepting proposals for Poster Presentations! Please go to http://www.orthonurse.org/proposals to submit.
Approver Unit
Is your chapter planning an educational event this fall for Orthopaedic Nurses Day? Please submit any programs to be approved for contact hours through the NAON Approver Unit as early as possible. October was the month with the highest number of approved programs for 2007. For more information and to submit your program, please go to www.orthonurse.org > Continuing Education & Conferences > Approver Unit.
Note that you must log in to submit a program electronically. Please contact the NAON National Office at naon@smithbucklin.com or call 800.289.NAON if you need your login or password.
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NAON Education Events
NAON Regional Symposium
Effective Management of Traumatic Hip Fracture and Lower Extremity Patients
Date: October 4, 2008 7:30am - 4:15pm
Location: Denver, CO
Crowne Plaza Denver
1450 Glenarm Place
Denver, CO 80202
Speakers: Miki Patterson, PhD, PRN, ONC
Walter Leclair, MD
Philip Stahel, MD
Price: $50.00
Registration is now open!
You can register online at www.orthonurse.org > Continuing Education & Conferences > NAON Regional Symposium or download the printable registration form at that page.
This is a great opportunity to bring your whole chapter together and mingle with other Chapter members in the region as well as Members at Large or non-NAON members.
The registration fee (only $50) covers 7.0 contact hours, lunch and two interactive break-out sessions!
Teleconference
Boning Up on Patient Education
1.0 Category B Contact hour
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Central
Speaker: Bonnie Johnson, MS, RN, APN,C, ACNS,BC, OCNS-C, CCD
Price: Members $65 per line
Non-Members $75 per line
Additional Certificates: $15 each
To register for this course, complete the attached registration form and fax in or go to the NAON Web site at www.orthonurse.org > Continuing Education and Conferences > 2008 Teleconference and register online.
This is another great opportunity to have a Chapter meeting and earn contact hours. The registration fee is per phone line and for that fee you receive two contact hour certificates!
The dial-in information and slide presentation will be e-mailed to the main contact on the registration form. Be sure to register by Friday, September 12, 2008 to take advantage of this opportunity!
2008 Education Calendar of Events
August 23, 2008 – Regional Symposium in Chicago, IL
September 18, 2008 - Boning up on Patient Education Teleconference
October 4, 2008 – Regional Symposium in Denver, CO
Questions?
Contact the Education Department at the National Office at 800.289.6266 or naon@smithbucklin.com.
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CAT CONTACT UPDATES
Mark your Calendar: Your Chapter Advisory Team Representative submits a report to the Executive Board three times each year on the status of NAON's Chapters. In order for them to do this, they'll need to hear from you. Chapter President, please complete the attached form and return it to the CAT Representative by each of the due dates listed below to avoid being chased or hassled!
December 31, 2008 (think of it as your Christmas card to the CAT Rep)
March 31, 2009 (just send with your Annual Report forms)
Here is the update form. Save this blank copy to your computer so you have it when it's time to submit. Chapter Update Form
North Central RegionAnita Trackwell (Southern WI, IL, IN, MI)
anita.trackwell@ssfhs.org
Nancy Morris (Northern WI, IA, MN, SD, NE, MT, WY)
nancymor55@yahoo.com
North East Region
Susan Kulik (MD, NJ, PA, WV, OH)
skulik@jhmi.edu
Simplicia Sanvicente (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, NY, RI)
dimplesanv@optonline.net
South Central Region
Mary Kuh (CO, OK, TX, AL, LA)
mkuh@kingwoodcable.com
Rebecca Jo Fowler (KS, NE, MO)
rjcarp@aol.com
South East Region
Robert Lonadier (FL, GA, SC, TN)
Robert.Lonadier@HCAhealthcare.com
Brenda Gemmell (KY, VA, NC)
orthoblg@comcast.net
Western Region
Ann Bruemmer (Southern CA, NM, AZ, UT, HI)
sierrahikerAB@gmail.com
Michelle Egan (Northern CA, WA, OR, ID, NV, AK)
michelle_egan@comcast.net
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EACH ONE REACH ONE MEMBERSHIP CHALLENGE
In honor of the 2008 Summer Olympics:
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The Gold is still in the hands of Chapter 68 East Bay in California with 84% growth and 21 new members!
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The Silver is set to go to Chapter 006 Piedmont in North Carolina with 55% growth for 12 new members.
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Bronze would be a tie; Chapter 87 in Wisconsin has 7 new members (14%) and Chapter 209 in Arkansas has 30% growth (4 new members).
Keep those memberships coming in because the contest isn't over until renewal time starts! Now, new members can sign up for Extended General membership. This option is valid until October 31 and gives you membership for the rest of 2008 on through to December 31, 2009. If you have questions about that, visit the Membership Center or contact the National Office.
Have you cashed in your points yet for all those members you recruited? Check out how many points you've earned in your online profile. More information & lists of prizes can be found at www.orthonurse.org > Membership Center > Each One Reach One Membership Challenge.
So far, we have a total of 35 chapters participating who have brought in 117 new members. In addition to the chapter members, NAON has 35 new members at large. Thank you to NAON chapters for all of your hard work!
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NAON BYLAWS VOTE
The latest issue of NAON News details two proposed changes to the NAON Bylaws. NAON members are able to vote on these proposed bylaw amendments from August 11 until August 29, 2008 on www.orthonurse.org > Members > Members Only > Vote!.
Only members in good standing are able to vote and individual member’s numbers will be required in order to cast a vote. Contact NAON at 800.289.6266 or naon@smithbucklin.com if you need your member number or have any questions. Be sure to review the information carefully and cast your vote on the NAON Web site.
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NAON NATIONAL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Become a NAON Leader: Contact a Leadership Search Committee member TODAY to learn more
NAON needs proven leaders with the skill and expertise to anticipate and respond to the dynamic needs of the diverse field of orthopaedic health care providers, educators, administrators and consumers. NAON leaders serve as the voice and face of NAON to the membership and to a wide range of individuals nationally and internationally. NAON’s leadership develops, asserts and preserves the core values of the organization.
The NAON Leadership Search Committee (LSC) identifies these active members who have the skills and experience to serve as elected leaders on the NAON Executive Board. The future of our association depends on the dedication of members like you Chapter leaders who are willing to devote their time, leadership talent and expertise to further our mission and vision in order to advance the specialty of orthopaedic nursing. For most NAON members, service on a committee or task force is the first step toward national leadership and for Chapter leaders it's a great way to see what serving at the National level is like.
Take a few moments to submit a Willingness to Serve Form to express your interest in NAON Committees and leadership positions. The Leadership Search Committee is excited to seek out new volunteers for the next committee cycle or talk with you if you are just considering it for now. For more information regarding the positions available and qualifications visit: www.orthonurse.org > About NAON > Become a NAON Leader. The LSC also encourages you to discuss your desire to serve with your employer. We encourage you to consider seeking a committee position or running for office in the association next year.
2008-2009 Leadership Search Committee members:
Margaret McWilliams, Jane Smith, Tandy Gabbert, Cheryl Grove and Reva Stachniw – use the NAON Member Directory to get in touch with us or contact the National Office at naon@smithbucklin.com!
Please let us know how we can help you grow to be a NAON leader. Our future depends on YOU!
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Additional information, past mailings, and Chapter rosters can be found at www.orthonurse.org > Chapters > Chapter Resources.
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