January 2009
Leadership Message
AANN Looks Ahead to the New YearPresident Kathleen Baker takes a look at the new year for AANN, including newly elected leaders, JNN, and the 41st Annual Educational Meeting.
Association News
Meet the New AANN Board of DirectorsLearn more about the newly elected and continuing members of the AANN Board of Directors by reading their profiles.
Journal of Neuroscience Nursing Online
You have already heard that AANN is partnering with LWW to produce Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, which will bring many new opportunities in 2009.
Explore AANN Volunteer Opportunities
AANN’s force of volunteers needs you! Find out how you can get involved.
AANN Calendar of Events
Member Benefits
Conference Connection
Online Registration is Now Open for the AANN 41st Annual Educational MeetingOnline registration is now open for AANN's 41st Annual Educational Meeting, March 28–31, 2009, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
CNRN Corner
Welcome, New CNRNs!AANN congratulates and welcomes the newest CNRNs!
Improving the Recertification Process
The American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN) consulted recommendations from the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) and member organizations to update and simplify the recertification process.
Spring 2009 CNRN Exam
Correction to November/December Synapse E-News
Industry Trends
Stroke Coordinator—One Title, Many Different HatsKim M. Shappell, BS RN CNRN EMT, evaluates the various roles a stroke coordinator takes in Certified Stroke Centers.
Performing tPA Chart Audits to Improve Patient Care and Compliance
Rebecca Brown, BSN RN, outlines the benefits of a targeted chart audit in the industry’s current environment stressing policy compliance and improved outcomes.
EEG-Derived Monitoring in Continuous Neuromuscular Blockade
Janice Mink, RN CCRN CNRN, offers a look into the use of neuromuscular blockade (NMB) with critical care patients.
Mission Hospital’s Rapid Response Team Program
Mary Kay Bader, MSN RN CCRN CNRN CCNS FAHA, describes Mission Hospital’s establishment of a nurse-driven rapid response team (RRT) following a 2-year review of cardiac and respiratory arrests from the Quality Leadership Council.
Spotlight
Laurie’s Story: The Tale of a Nurse with a TBILorraine B. Fields, MSN CCNS CCRN CNRN, introduces a unique story told by Laurie B. Harris, who suffered a TBI after 20 years of practice as an RN. Harris’s first-hand experience offers the one-of-a-kind perspective of a nurse-turned-patient.
Foundation Corner
Integra Foundation Awards Grant to NNFNNF announces a $25,000 grant from The Integra Foundation that will support key NNF programs available to AANN members.
Other Foundation News
International Corner
2010 World Parkinson Congress Welcomes WFNN to ScotlandThe World Parkinson Congress (WPC) in 2010 will be held in Glasgow, Scotland. Additional information will be made available in the near future.
Other WFNN News
Product Feature
The January featured products are...AACN-AANN Protocols for Practice
Comprehensive Neuro Assessment
Educational Opportunities
Chapter News
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