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MNA membership opportunities
MNA Finance Committee seeking new members
The MNA Finance Committee has openings for new members.
If you are interested, contact Mary Manning at 800.882.2056, x713,
for futher information. The finance committee prepares the association's
annual budget and advises the Board of Directors on income, investments
and expenditures of funds.
Several openings for Congress on Nursing Practice
The Congress on Nursing Practice has several vacancies.
Applicants must be a ctively employed in nursing; demonstrate
interest in clinical practice issues; be able to meet commitment
of one meeting per month (second Monday of month, 5:30-7:30 p.m.);
be knowledgeable about health care environment and its effect on
nursing.
To apply, contact Dorothy McCabe for further information
or to request nursing resource form, dmccabe@mnarn.org
or 781.830.5714. Applicants will be reviewed by Congress of Nursing
Practice and referred to Board of Directors for appointment.
Long Term Care Task Force
The MNA Long Term Care Task Force has openings for
new members. The taxk force examines problems and identifies strategies
concerning long-term care. If interested, Contact Dorothy McCabe,
800.882.2056, x714.
Diversity Committee needs member input
The Diversity Committee is planning to have a booth
at the November MNA convention. If you have ideas or suggestions
regarding the content of the booth, please contact Carol Mallia
at 800.882.2056, x755 Interested members are invited to attend the
Oct. 25 meeting of the Diversity Committee. The meeting starts at
5:30 p.m.
Medicare Advocacy Project: A valuable resource
to nurses and patients
The Medicare Advocacy Project (MAP) provides advice
and/or free legal representation to Medicare beneficiaries through
the commonwealth on Medicare and Medicare-related issues. MAP advocates
also provide outreach and training on Medicare and Medicare-related
issues, including information on action steps designed to affect
large numbers of Medicare beneficiaries.
No question is too small. MAP can be reached at 800-3223-3205.
Joyce Clifford primary nursing subject of national
radio show
Joyce Clifford, a world renowned nurse leader whose
career stretches over more than 40 years, will be the focus of an
hour-long nationally broadcast radio program on National Public
Radio this month.
"When a Heart Rebels: How Healthcare Got a Primary
Nurse" will be aired on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. on WGBH 89.7 FM.
Clifford is known for bringing about radical changes
in the hospital world and has a unique perspective on the new challenges
the profession faces. Her views helped nurses gain greater recognition
and authority with respect to patient care and her reforms have
been emulated throughout the U.S.
Nurses in the News
Three MNA members will be inducted into the American
Academy of Nursing in November. Congratulations to Leda M. McKenry,
Gail Lenehan and Barbara Wolfe.
MNA member Barbara Marino has been appointed
to the American Nurses Foundation Board of Trustees.
Judy A. Beal, DNSc, RN, has been appointed
associate dean and professor of the Simmons College Nursing Programs.
Patricia M. Navin has been appointed to the
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Content Expert Panel of the American
Nurses Credentialing Center.
MNA's Pat Brigham receives ANCC Leadership Award
MNA Director of Membership Pat Brigham was among
seven nurse leaders recognized for their outstanding achievements
during the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC's) 10th
Anniversary Celebration. Brigham received the Accreditation Leadership
Award for her work as chair of the Board on Accreditation during
the transition from the ANA to ANCC and for her use of new technology
for the delivery of accredited continuing education programs.
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