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July 2009 Leadership MessageGreat Benefits of an AANN MembershipWhy should you be an AANN member? AANN President Cathy Cartwright discusses various benefits available exclusively to members, including recently introduced benefits. From educational materials to avenues of communication, you will not want to miss these opportunities to make the most of your membership. Association NewsCall for Board of Directors Nominations Now OpenThe AANN Board of Directors election will take place online this October, with results announced in November 2009 after the votes have been independently tabulated. Continue reading if you are interested in applying for a leadership position and becoming a vital part in shaping the future of neuroscience nursing. AANN Responds to Members' Requests for Increased Access, Members Respond with Praise In response to requests from members for greater access to educational and other products relevant to the neuroscience nursing specialty, AANN released two new products. Conference recordings of sessions from the 41st Annual Educational Meeting in Las Vegas are available for purchase online as well as a Webcast—offered during Neuroscience Nurses Week—including an opportunity for CE credit. Find out what other AANN members have to say about these new products and how each product can be useful to your specialty. AANN President Sees Opportunity for Collaboration in CANN Membership President Cathy Cartwright represented AANN at the Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses (CANN) annual meeting in Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 9–12. Celebrating 40 years, the meeting's theme was "Matters of the Brain: Navigating Neurons." Find out more about the keynote address, other presentations, and Cartwright's experience. 2nd World Parkinson Congress in Glasgow, Scotland AANN recently became an organizational partner of the World Parkinson Congress, an international meeting designed to advance the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) by bringing together a full spectrum of those who serve the PD community and those living with the disease. One of AANN's SFGs is devoted to nurses who care for patients with movement disorders, and this meeting is especially pertinent to those interested in the health, research, and care of people treating and being treated for PD. Interested in the History of AANN? In 2008, AANN donated important historical materials to the Center for Nursing Historical Inquiry (CNHI) at the University of Virginia School of Nursing. Janice L. Hinkle, Virginia Prendergast, and Elizabeth A. Reedy explain how the collection—including personal papers, letters, reports, photographs, and nursing textbooks—has been incorporated into the CNHI and how to get involved. Member Benefits Membership with AANN provides neurosciences nurses with avenues for obtaining continuing education, exchanging best practices, and networking. The AANN member LISTSERV® and the Journal of Neuroscience Nursing (JNN) are two of the most utilized resources available exclusively to members. Find out how to make the most of these valuable benefits. JNNOnline, Resources On Demand JNN Editor-in-Chief V. Susan Carroll provides an update on JNN's Web complement, JNNOnline.com, including what you can expect to find and how to share materials. Meet Us in Baltimore We hope you are planning to meet us in Baltimore for AANN's 42nd Annual Educational Meeting in 2010. Start planning now and find out how you can make the most of your stay in "Charm City." AANN Calendar of Events CNRN CornerMagnet™ Recognition and Certification: What's the Correlation?Magnet recognition is the mark of an industry-leading healthcare organization. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) developed the Magnet Recognition Program® to recognize healthcare organizations providing quality patient care through nursing excellence and innovative practice. Find out more about this program and the difference certification makes to an organization. ABNN Announces CNRN-Retired Credential ABNN recognizes certification is a significant professional and personal accomplishment and has developed a new CNRN-Retired status to help retired nurses preserve that accomplishment. This new designation has its own set of requirements for candidacy, apart from the CNRN credential. Fall CNRN Exam Information and Deadlines The paper-pencil CNRN exam will be offered this fall on Friday, October 9, with a computer-based testing window of Friday, September 25–Friday, October 23. Applications for the fall CNRN exam must be received (not postmarked) by the ABNN office no later than 5 pm (central time) Friday, August 28, 2009. Applications for independent test sites, along with the required five applications, must be received by the ABNN office on Friday, August 14, 2009. Don't Forget to Register for the CNRN Review Course Are you planning to take the CNRN examination? The AANN National Office will be hosting a CNRN Review Course in August. Industry TrendsThe Rare But Valuable NeurointensivistRecent discussions on the Neurotrauma LISTSERV® indicate many AANN members want more information about the collaborative role of a neurointensivist between specialties, particularly in caring for patients with traumatic brain injury. The Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit at the Medical University of South Carolina, which has three neurointensivists, is featured in a recent article in the Neurocritical Care Society's quarterly newsletter. Continue reading to find out more about this emerging neuro role. A Neuroscience Nursing Perspective on Bed Safety Brenda Moss Feinberg navigates the controversial debate regarding bed side rails and floor pads by looking into the history of accidents and deaths from entrapment and falls and asks some AANN members for insight. Feinberg includes guides and reports, alternatives, and some suggestions for preventing falls. SpotlightJNN Direction Reflects Editorial Board Members' VisionAs a member of the JNN Editorial Board, Deborah Downey offers a unique perspective on the value of AANN's journal. Learn about her road to her current editorial board role and how you can get more out of this valuable publication. AANN Member Speaks on Stroke at NAACP Luncheon AANN member Cindy Arpin recently spoke at a local National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter luncheon celebrating 100 years in Norwich, CT. Arpin presented on stroke prevention and the effect of stroke on the African-American community. With Backus Hospital Chief of Neurology and Stroke Program Director Anthony Alessi, MD, Arpin discussed the disproportionately high incidence of risk factors and a lack of public education specific to this community. Foundation CornerIntegra Foundation Research Grants Application Deadline ExtendedBecause of the significant level of interest in this $10,000 grant, the Integra Foundation has extended the due date for grant applications. NNF, ABNN, and Integra Foundation—Working Together for the AANN Member Find out how NNF is collaborating with ABNN and the Integra Foundation to support the professional development of AANN members. International CornerHighlights from the 10th WFNN Quadrennial Congress in TorontoChristi DeLemos, AANN liaison to the WFNN, provides highlights from the WFNN 10th Quadrennial Congress in Toronto, Canada, May 23–27, 2009. With speakers including Christine Eberhardie, Agnes M. Walker, and Roberta Bondar, the Congress provided opportunities for gaining great insight into neuroscience nursing practice around the world. Find out more about what the Congress had to offer in 2009. Product FeatureEach issue of Synapse E-News features several products offered by AANN. Are you preparing for the CNRN examination? Did you miss a session during the 41st Annual Educational Meeting? Did you miss the meeting entirely? Are you looking for more educational material to sharpen your neuroscience nursing knowledge? Find out how July's featured products can benefit you!Chapter NewsAre 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.For Synapse E-News advertising inquiries, please click here. |