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CHAPTER ADVISORY TEAM UPDATES
Dear Chapter Presidents, leaders, and members,
If you attended Congress, have you recovered from the trip? Are you rejuvenated with all the information, education, and networking? Or has it been "nose to the grindstone" since you returned to work and Congress is now a distant memory?
New Chapter officers should now have taken on their leadership roles. Past Chapter officers should be "passing the reins" so to speak. If you need assistance the Leadership Chapter Manual has the information you need to make the hand-off go smoothly.
There are changes within the Chapter Advisory Team (CAT) representatives so I will continue to introduce the new members to you in the forthcoming letters.
Most chapters take the summer months off during this time. Please note, CAT representatives will be making contact to continue with their board reports during the summer. Please go to the NAON Web site www.orthonurse.org and ensure your contact information is correct. If not, please revise the information in your Profile. This directly changes the contact information at the National Office also. Also, please check your email settings to allow the contacts to come through from your CAT representative and the NAON office.
Have a great Fourth of July!!
Sincerely,
Julie Twiss, RN, BSN, ONC
CAT Chair
julie.twiss@bryanlgh.org
(402) 481-3456
NATIONAL OFFICE UPDATE
- Join Emily Palmer, NAON's Education Associate, for a re-run of our April Lunch and Learn calls. “Approver Unit 101: All You Need to Know to Submit an Application to NAON.”
July 2nd at 12noon EST
July 9 at
12noon CST
This tutorial call walks through the approver unit application process and purpose. Information is available on the Chapter Resources page and will be sent to Chapter leaders directly to call in and log-on. (Internet access will be needed during this call.) RSVP to epalmer@smithbucklin.com for access information.
- If you have not yet completed and submitted the officer roster for 2008-2009 information might not make it to your Chapter. If your Chapter submitted the new officer roster, check the online directory to verify the contact information listed. Those Chapters who did not submit a new roster will be contacted in the coming weeks. The Officer Roster form can be found at www.orthonurse.org > Chapters > Annual Reports.
- Use your NAON Membership Benefits to Save! NAON is partnering with Tafford Uniforms to provide sales and discounts for NAON members. This is a great way to save on scrubs for your unit, chapter or yourself! Visit the NAON Membership Center or Chapter pages and click on the Tafford advertisement to start saving today!
- 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.
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EDUCATION UPDATE
The 2009 NAON Education Committee invites you to submit a presentation or poster proposal for the 29th Annual Congress. You can submit them online at www.orthonurse.org > Continuing Education & Conferences > Speaker Resource Center Deadline for submission is June 23, 2008. Contact the National Office at 800.289.6266 or naon@smithbucklin.com with any questions.
Changes are coming to the online courses!
NAON is upgrading our online courses to reflect an easier user interface and better response time for NAON users, that is - more user friendly! Beginning later this summer, most NAON online courses will be accessible directly through the NAON Web site at www.orthonurse.org and users will be able to print their own certificates immediately after completing the post-test. In addition, you will no longer need a separate access code or username and password to access the course!
We anticipate that these changes will make the online courses easier and more user-friendly for participants. Stay tuned for more information!
NAON Regional Symposium
Effective Management of Traumatic Hip Fracture and Lower Extremity Patients
Date: August 23, 2008
Location:
Crowne Plaza - O'Hare
5440 North River Rd
Rosemont, IL 60018
Speakers: Miki Patterson, PhD, APRN, ONC
Walter Leclair, MD
Dennis J. Beck, MD
Price: $50.00
Be sure to register by August 4, 2008. You can register online at http://www.orthonurse.org/CEC/NAONRegionalSymposium/tabid/326/Default.aspx or download the printable registration form. 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
Staff Education: Challenges in the Current Environment
When: Thursday, July 24, 2008 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Central
Speaker: Naomi Tashman, RN, ONC, WCC
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 a 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, July 18, 2008 to take advantage of this opportunity!
2008 Education Calendar of Events
July 24, 2008 - Staff Education: Challenges in the Current Environment Teleconference
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
November 22, 2007 – Regional Symposium in Los Angeles, CA
Questions?
Contact the National Office at 800.289.6266 or naon@smithbucklin.com.
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CAT CONTACT UPDATES
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!
July 16, 2008 (just around the corner)
December 31, 2008 (or sooner!)
March 31, 2009 (send with your Annual Report forms)
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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CONGRESS 2008 RECAP
Chapter Leadership Development Conference
Did your representative attend this Saturday afternoon session? Each attendee received a binder full of information and references for leading your NAON Chapter toward further successes. If your Chapter wasn't able to send a representative, the 2008-2009 Chapter President will receive the same binder via mail in the coming weeks.
CAT @ Congress
Did you stop by to visit the Chapter Advisory Team's booth and enter the drawing for a (stuffed) cat? The NAON CAT was available in the exhibit hall for your questions or just to meet the committee that connects your Chapter with the NAON Executive Board.
The CAT also hosted an education session on "Building & Maintaining Your NAON Chapter". If you missed the session or attended and have more questions, contact your CAT Representative or the National Office.
Check the next issue of NAON News for an article from NE CAT Representative, Dimple Sanvicente!
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EACH ONE REACH ONE MEMBERSHIP CHALLENGE
Since the start of the campaign, NAON chapters have recruited 139 new members! The Piedmont Chapter is climbing closer to first place, recruiting 11 new members, a 50% growth. Chapter 68, East Bay has been leading the race for the last few months, increasing their membership by 84% and 21 new members. Currently we have a total of 32 chapters participating. In addition to the chapters, NAON has 35 new members at large. Thank you to NAON chapters for all of your hard work!
Click here to see a chart of each Chapter's progress! The challenge goes through October 31st!
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NAON LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Are you considering a volunteer position at the national level?
There are a variety of ways to get involved with NAON's Committees and Task Forces, as a Special Interest Group Facilitator, or on the NAON Executive Board. Please visit www.orthonurse.org > About NAON > Become a NAON Leader for more information regarding the positions available and qualifications.
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.
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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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