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In this Issue:
This October, just before the general election, IENA again hosted its annual Legislative Evening. Area candidates running for legislative, congressional, and County Commissioner offices were invited to attend an evening of questions and answers regarding health care issues. What ensued was an illuminating and lively discussion between the candidates and nurses practicing in a variety of areas including public health, acute care, the VA, nursing education, and a large number of students from ICN. The discussion was so invigorating that we hope to continue it this February 2009 when we brave the cold, snow, and closed passes to travel to Olympia for Nurse Legislative Day (visit the Events page for more details).
During the first week of November the new Board of Directors met for the first time. A number of new faces were gathered around the table to blend in with those of us who have continuing appointments and some who are departing board members. We have a great team of people this year who are committed to serving you, our valued members. Our monthly meetings are not exclusive events however, and we invite you to attend one of them. Meetings are generally held the first Monday of the month starting at 5:30 PM. We'd like to think that we have all the answers, and maybe we do if we don't have input from you. If spending time in another meeting is not possible, then send us an e-mail about your thoughts. We're ready to listen.
Unfortunately, we had to cancel our planned CNE program but the good news is we are in the process of re-scheduling it to give everyone enough advanced notice for planning purposes. The information we hope to present is timely and relevant to all nurses regardless of where you practice. Please watch for the dates and details to earn 6 hours of CNE.
Lastly, we are in the planning stages of celebrating our IENA Centennial here in Spokane. It promises to be a great celebration of our history and the progress we have made as an organization and a profession over the past 100 years. Again, watch for details as they emerge from our ever important newsletter and web site.
Best wishes throughout the Holiday Season!
Terry Buxton, RN, Ph.D. IENA President, 2008-09
Louanne Hausmann is currently serving as a Director-at-Large for the 09-11 term.
Louanne is currently the Nursing Supervisor at Spokane, VAMC.
Don't forget:
Additional Information can be found on the Events Page of the IENA web site or by calling the IENA office at 509-328-8288.
Event sponsored by the Inland Empire Nurses Association (IENA).
IENA held its annual Legislative Reception on October 14, 2008 at the Red Lion River Inn, Spokane. As in the past there was not a charge for members. The evening consisted of a "no host" bar a buffet dinner, and a Q&A with invited speakers.
Speakers for the night included legislative representatives from the Local, State and Federal level.
Each attendee received a 2009 pocket calendar inscribed with "Complements of the Inland Empire Nurses Association" in addition to other small gifts of thanks for attending.
The night was capped off with a Q&A with the audience. Each legislator was given a short amount of time to present their views on Health Care prior to the Q&A. It was very successful evening and the attendees praised the open forum of the Q&A. A total of ten legislators attended the event and participated in the Q&A.
Click here for the new IENA Members list.
Click on the image above to view a personal holiday greeting from the IENA Board of Directors. (Adobe Acrobat document, 155 KB).
The Inland Empire Nurses Association is District 4 of the Washington State Nurses Association. For information on membership Registered Nurses should call WSNA at 1-800-231-8482 or the IENA office at (509) 328-8288 or e-mail iena@aimcomm.net.
The Inland Empire Nurses Association Office is located at 222 W. Mission Ste. 231 in the Garden Court Building. Please call 328-8288 before visiting to ensure a staff member is on hand to greet you.
Tax free contribution or memorial remembrances in the name of a loved one may be mailed to: Inland Empire Nurses Association, 222 W. Mission, STE 231, Spokane, WA 99201.
The Association News is published quarterly by the Inland Empire Nurses Association, 222 W. Mission, Box 231, Spokane, WA 99201, a non-profit organization. Information on advertising rates may be obtained by calling 509-328-8288.
If you are interested in serving on a Association committee please call the office at 509-328-8288.
Committees : Scholarship, Awards, Legislative Reception, Yearly Nurse Celebration Event, Education, Finance, and Nominations. Most of the committees have a limited involvement of time. |
Editors: Sharon Bradley Michele Slider
2008-2009 Board of Directors Inland Empire Nurses Association
President: Theresa Buxton Vice-President: Michele Slider Treasurer: Martha Goodall Secretary: Charlene Hayes Directors-at-Large: Anne Bailey Dianna Dodson Danielle Feist Louanne Hausmann Peggy Slider Occupational Group Directors: General Duty: Judy Edmonds Community/Public Health: Lynn Vessey Independent Practice: Carrie Holliday Nursing Management: Vacant Education: Lynn Stapleton Nominations Committee: Kelly Knight, Christine Slider, Michele Wolfe Past President: Vacant
Administrative Secretary: Colleen Gardner
As a recipient of a 2007 IENA nursing scholarship, I have had the opportunity to enhance myself professionally, personally, and academically. As a full-time student, the scholarship has given me the ability to dedicate myself entirely to my nursing studies.
Currently, I am a full-time graduate student in the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Washington State University. My academic goal is to graduate from the program in December 2009. In February 2009, I will be traveling to Ecuador on a two week medical mission. The mission is an internship program through WSU. The trip will provide me with a wonderful opportunity to better my skills while caring for indigenous people. In December 2008, I was inducted as a member of Sigma Theta Thau Nursing Honor Society. (Amy Cutler).
Along with my studies, I work as a clinical nurse instructor at Spokane Community College and as a supplemental nurse on the nephrology unit at Sacred Heart Medical Center. I also serve on the nominations committee for IENA.
Sincerely, Michele Wolfe, RN, BSN
The IENA Board of Directors gave a big thanks to Janet Toone and Stasia Warren for their efforts over the past four years as Newsletter editors. Both received floral arrangements as a thank you for their hard work on behalf of IENA not only as editors but as past members of the Board of Directors. They will both be missed. (Christina Conway).
With the December 2008 edition, Michele Slider and Sharon Bradley will be taking over editing of the Newsletters.
NOTEWORTHY DATES:
January 2009: IENA Scholarship Awards The application process has begun for the IENA annual scholarship awards. To obtain an application form, click here.
January 9, 2009: The IENA Board will sponsor a "Dinner on Us" for unit leaders. Call the IENA office at 509-328-8288 for details.
February 2, 2009: Nurse Legislative Day 2009. The 2009 Nurse Legislative Day will take place in Olympia, Washington on Monday, February 2, 2009. Click here for more details and registration information.
Spring 2009: The IENA centennial celebration. IENA is looking for your help. We are in the early stages of planning for the IENA centennial in 2009. If you have any artifacts, newspaper clippings pictures that you would like to share that can be included in our celebration in the Spring of 2009 please contact the office at 328-8288. (Deborah Essing).
Spring 2009: IENA will again be offering a CE opportunity. Watch this site as well as work place boards for information. (Rick Agrella).
June 2009: IENA will again be holding elections for Board positions. If you or anyone you know is interested in serving on the Board, please call the office at 328-8288 by March 2009.
READ THE IENA NEWSLETTER - MORE CHANCES TO WIN! The following members missed their names in the September issue and a chance for a gift card: Alan Anderson, Deb Essing and Katrina Farrell. Don't miss out on your chance to win a gift card. Read the newsletter carefully and call the office within two weeks of it's posting in order to claim your prize!
REMEMBER to check out the newsletter for your name. Three names have been posted in the text of the December 2008 Newsletter. If you see your name and call the office at 328-8288 within two weeks of the web site posting (12/07/08), you could win a gift card! Check it out!
You can also win by filling out the Membership Survey and returning it to the IENA office via e-mail or snail mail.
Happy Holidays from the Inland Empire Nurses Association!
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