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March 2009 Leadership MessageExciting Times Ahead for AANNPresident Kathleen Baker discusses new developments for the upcoming year, including a new Web site design and strategic plan. Association NewsCritical-Care Nursing Text Receives American Journal of Nursing's Book of the Year 2008 AwardAn AANN-AACN collaboration has been named as one of the most valuable texts of 2008 by a panel of judges from the American Journal of Nursing. Liaison Named from AANN to WFNN Christi DeLemos, MSN RN ACNP-c, will serve as the new liaison to the World Federation of Neuroscience Nurses (WFNN) on behalf of AANN. Learn more about her role and the partnership between AANN and WFNN. AANN Receives TRENDS Award The AANN 40th Annual Educational Meeting Program Guide receives a special distinction by Association TRENDS, a national newspaper for association executives and suppliers. AANN Calendar of Events Member Benefits Have You Received the February 2009 JNN? New Member Calls AANN is initiating New Member Virtual Reception calls aimed at serving new AANN members. The next call is schedule for May. Conference ConnectionEnjoy Las VegasWe hope you will take full advantage of the annual educational meeting's exciting and distinctive location by taking in a show or venturing into the unique landscape of Las Vegas. CNRN CornerThe Value of CertificationLynn Goodloe, MSN CNRN NE-BC, examines the value of the CNRN distinction by reflecting on her own certification experience. Certified Nurses Day™ is March 19 AANN encourages members to participate in this annual event recognizing nurses who are board certified by celebrating your contributions to neuroscience nursing. Industry TrendsNew Study Released on the Economic Value of Professional NursingAn article in the January 2009 issue of Medical Care evaluates the economic value of nursing, looking into the economic implications of changes in nursing staffing levels and the patient outcomes related to these changes. To Bridge or Not to Bridge: One Protocol Doesn't Necessarily Fit All Laura Reilly, MSN RN CCRN CNRN, investigates the practice of anticoagulation after cardioembolic acute ischemic stroke. nutritionDay Moves to the United States Learn about the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition's (ASPEN) initiative to engage the healthcare community in nutritionDay to raise awareness of the prevalence of disease-related malnutrition in the United States through patient monitoring and benchmarking. SpotlightAANN Member's Article Earns Top-10 DistinctionLorraine Fields's article "DNR Does Not Mean No Care" in the October 2007 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience Nursing was recognized by Medscape Nursing for its high level of readership. AANN Member Recognized for Exceptional CARE Sue Fowler, PhD RN CNRN FAHA, is honored by the New Jersey State Nurses Association for excellence in clinical practice (C), administration (A), research (R), and education (E). AANN Member Inducted Into AAN as Fellow The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) inducted Hilaire Thompson, PhD RN CNRN, as a fellow at the Academy's 35th Annual Meeting and Conference in Scottsdale, AZ. Call for Member News Foundation CornerAANN Chapters Outdo Themselves in Nashville, Gear Up for Las VegasThe Neuroscience Nursing Foundation aims for another year of high participation from AANN chapters at the NeuroBoogie. International CornerWFNN Introduces the international career fair for Neuroscience Nurses, May 23–28The first WFNN-sponsored International Career Fair presents a unique opportunity for global networking. Product FeatureThe March featured products areCorrelative Neuro Anatomy DVD Scope and Standards of Neuroscience Nursing Practice Chapter NewsChapter ActivitiesThis issue of Synapse E-News is sponsored by Pitt County Memorial Hospital of University Health Systems. For Synapse E-News advertising inquiries, please click here.  |
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