August 2011
Leadership Message
AANN Is Up to the Challenge
AANN President Katherine M. Helmick describes how the association is ready to lead the way for the industry, from a new influential report from the Institute of Medicine and to the board's strategic direction.
Association News
New Clinical Practice Guideline Series Associate Editor
Webcast: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Clinical Practice Guideline
An incredible number of participants joined in on the successful webcast on mild traumatic brain injury from AANN and the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses. Find out how you can view a recording.
ANCC Extends AANN Approver Unit's Term
AANN Represented on Joint Commission Panel on Stroke Certification
The Joint Commission's new Technical Advisory Panel will develop a new certification program for comprehensive stroke centers, and AANN is represented on that panel by Stroke SFG Facilitator Kathy Morrison.
Free DVDs for Patients Now Available
Conference Central
Start Planning Your Trip to Seattle with AANN
CNRN Corner
Industry Trends
AANN Spine Guideline Supports Development of Online Education
Vicky A. Keys, MSN RN-BC, describes how an AANN CPG was used to develop material to train registered nurses and certified nursing assistants at a PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center.
Standardizing the Neuro Exam Throughout the Hospital System
Many nurses have recently contributed to discussions on the standards for neuro exams in their facilities on the AANN Listservs. James Klaiber, RN, and Lorraine Fields, MSN CNRN CCRN CNS, discuss the objectives of a neuro exam and the importance of standardizing the practice.
New Nurse Retainment Strategies
Product Feature
New CNRN Study Tool Available: CNRN Practice Exam
Member Benefits
Partnership Corner
EANN Congress Delights the Senses and Forges International Friendship
The 9th Quadrennial Congress of the European Association of Neuroscience Nurses was held in Belgium May 4–7. AANN Liaison Christi DeLemos, MS ACNP-c, describes the AANN representation as well as what the event had to offer.
Save the Date: Upcoming International Meetings
$2,500 NNF Seed Research Grants
The Neuroscience Nursing Foundation (NNF) is offering a unique grant suitable for smaller research projects. Learn about the qualifications and how to apply.
CNRN Certification Exam: All 29 Exam Takers Pass
NNF was proud to support 29 candidates preparing for the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) exam in March 2011, all of whom passed the exam and now hold the CNRN designation.
NNF First-Time Attendees Travel Grants for Seattle in 2012
Chapter News
Chapter Activities
Are you a member of a local AANN chapter? Are you looking for local chapter events? Find out what's new and coming up in local chapters.
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