The Chronicle Winter Edition 2012 Greater Boston Chapter of AACN P.O. Box is 81030 Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-0001 GBC-AACN Mission Statement The American Association of Critical Care Nurses is a not for profit service association dedicated to the welfare of people experiencing critical illness or injury. Our energies are primarily directed at advancing the art and science of critical care nursing and promoting environments that facilitate comprehensive professional nursing practice for those experiencing actual or potential critical illness or injury. Greater Boston Chapter of AACN 2011-2012 Officers and Board Members President: Marcia Bixby [email protected]Past President: Donna Williams [email protected]President Elect: Patricia Lyons [email protected]Secretary: Donna Rosborough [email protected]Treasurer: Carol Donovan [email protected]Board Members: Pat Aylward [email protected]Nancy Bittner [email protected]Carol Daddio-Pierce [email protected]Janet Eagan [email protected]1
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The Chronicle
Winter Edition 2012
Greater Boston Chapter of AACNP.O. Box is 81030
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-0001
GBC-AACN Mission Statement
The American Association of Critical Care Nurses is a not for profit service association dedicated to the welfare of people experiencing critical illness or injury. Our energies are primarily directed at advancing the art and science of critical care nursing and promoting environments that facilitate comprehensive professional nursing practice for those experiencing actual or potential critical illness or injury.
We have escaped most of winter to this point and I can say I am ready for spring. With spring comes the chapter spring celebration dinner on March 14, 2012. This celebration evening is to celebrate acute and critical care nurses in the chapter, and our nursing community, bringing recognition to certification for CCRN and PCCN members. We are lucky to have Dr. Paula Lusardi as our speaker this year. Paula is going to speak on the AACN Healthy Work Environment standards that she helped AACN develop when she was on the national board. Please join us for a great evening to celebrate what we do every day.
As with AACN initiatives, we have been going “greener” the past few years and are happy to say it is working. We put all programs, events, membership applications and program registration on the chapter website. There has been a lot of positive feedback to our emailing chapter events and this newsletter to you. We are always trying to improve our ability to stay connected to all members so please keep us updated if you change your email, or if you have suggestions that can make us more efficient with electronic communication.
The Board of the Greater Boston Chapter of AACN invites all members to consider working with or being on the board. We are going to be asking you for nominations for upcoming board positions and ask that you nominate a colleague that you admire, respect and feel honors the mission and values of AACN when caring for patients. You will be getting call for nominations email soon, so start thinking of who you would like to nominate. As always you are welcome to attend board meetings. We plan monthly board meetings to coordinate with educational sessions. Feel free to stay later and attend any meeting.
As we look forward to spring we know summer is just around the corner. We hope to see you at Horizons in April or NTI in May, or at our spring celebration dinner.
Please join us in celebrating the 39th anniversary of the Greater Boston Chapter of AACN. In celebration, we would like to invite you to a dinner and lecture presentation by nationally renowned speaker Paula Lusardi. She will speak on the topic of healthy work environments, irrefutably linked to patient safety, and nurse retention and recruitment.
The GBC began a tradition of celebrating Critical Care and Acute Care Nurses’ commitment to education, practice and compassion in 2010 with our first Spring Celebration. This event celebrates all that you do for your patients and families. At this event you will be able to meet the entire GBC board and fellow GBC members. We welcome all members and those interested in becoming members.
RSVP to this exciting event by March 5th via email or to the address below. Please make checks out to Greater Boston Chapter AACN & send checks (no cash) to Patricia Lyons, GBC Board, 935 Franklin St. Whitman, MA 02382 to secure your spot. No refunds issued after March 7th. Any questions can be emailed to [email protected].
GBC Member $10 Others $15 (Dinner included)
We are looking forward to celebrating the profession of nursing with all of you at our annual Celebration of Nursing dinner on March 14th at Buca di Beppo. In support of our friends at Rosie’s Place, please consider bringing a canned good or non-perishable item to help us stock the food pantry there for our community service volunteers. Suggested items for donation include low salt soups and vegetables, peanut butter, canned tuna or chicken, rice, beans, pastas, or pasta sauces.
Education Committee Report: GBC is reaching out to different hospitals in the greater Boston area. GBC is willing to support your hospital in setting up educational opportunities for nurses.
We can bring speakers, provide CEU’s and refreshments for FREE…. what we need is just a place to hold the conference in your hospital. Email us to get more information……we are happy to work with you.
Join us in one of our educational events and have a chance to win great prizes!!!
CCRN/PCN Review Congratulations to all Winners:
1 year AACN membership raffle winners: Michele Gilly Kathleen Faddoul Dyanna SunRaffle basket: Mary Kate Hegarty
Horizons 2012 A Critical Care Symposium –April 4, 5 & 6th www.horizons2012.org
Springfield MAHorizons is a three-day critical care educational symposium that is organized by chapters within Region 1 AACN. It is designed to facilitate the communication of advances appearing on the HORIZON in critical care. It is also aimed at establishing a network among all participating members to improve the quality of care given to acutely ill patients. HORIZONS 2012 promises to continue the tradition of offering current clinical, educational and managerial topics. Choose from a selection of more than 60 different sessions covering every level of interest and expertise.Horizons Highlights:
Opening Session with Mary Stahl, AACN Presidents presents “Together. Stronger. Bolder’
CCRN/PCCN Review with test taking strategies and practice exam 6 outstanding topics each session to choose from
Emerging Trends Impacting Acute/Critical Care Nursing LeadersDate: April 12, 2012Time: 5:30pm-7:30pmLocation: Regis College, Weston, MA
CALL FOR ABSTRACTSThe planning committee invites you to submit an abstract on a research or
evidence based nursing practice project that is of interest to acute and critical care nurses. Abstracts are limited to 300 words or less using the following template. Abstracts will be reviewed for podium or poster presentation.
Submission deadline extended until February 29, 2012!!!Abstract template:
Author, Affiliation, Address, Phone, Fax and email address Title of Abstract Body of abstract up to 300 words maximum Indicate format preference: Podium, Poster or either Learning objectives: Write two learning objectives for the abstract. Format: Times New Roman 12 pt font, single spaced, 1 inch margins
Submit abstracts as a word document via email to: [email protected] of acceptance by March 15, 2012
Boston ICU Consortium “UPDATES IN EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE”Monday, Feb. 27, 2012 7:45am-4:00pmTopics:
EARLY MOBILITY DELIRIUM E-ICU CAPNOGRAPHY FAMILY PRESENCE SACRED COWS WOUND MANAGEMENT
Space- limited. Pre-registration required. Contact your ICU Consortia RepresentativeNon-ICU Consortia Hospitals should contact Roka Francis @ 617-636-5011Fee: no charge for members of ICU Consortia Hospitals: ID badge requiredNon-ICU Consortia Hospitals $100.00
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22nd Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Nursing
Thursday, April 26, 2012 7:00 am - 3:45 pm Boston Marriott Newton, Newton, MAPresented by the Boston Cardiovascular Nursing Committee
Keynote Presentation: Transition from Cardiovascular Disease to Health (2012-2020): The Challenge of Identifying Subclinical Disease Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD Physician-in-Chief, Mount Sinai Medical Center. Director, Mount Sinai Heart. Director, Zena and Michael A. Weiner Cardiovascular Institute and of the Marie-Josee and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health, Richard Gorlin, MD Heart Research Foundation. Professor of Cardiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY Questions, Contact Nia Flick at [email protected] or 518.869.4058
National Teaching Institute & Critical Care ExpositionOrlando • May 19-24, 2012
Join us in Orlando for the National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI) and the Advanced Practice Institute. Update your knowledge, refine your skills or learn something new at the best conference for nurses who care for high acuity and criticallyill patients and their families. Six days of learning and networking is only the beginning of an extraordinary experience—start planning your NTI now.
http://www.aacn.org/dm/nti/ntihome.aspx
The NTI experience features:
New ideas, novel approaches and the best evidence-based practice to share with your unit that can contribute to improvement in patient outcomes and your organization’s bottom line
Up to 30 hours of Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) or Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs)
Practice and technology innovations from more than 350 exhibitors at the Critical Care Exposition
Opportunities for all types of learning—hands-on, self-directed, peer-to-peer, roundtables with experts and colleagues—plus all of the networking you can fit in
The GBC-AACN annual CCRN/PCCN review was a big success! The GBC is pleased to announce that Cammy House-Fancher will be returning October 17th, 18th, and 19th 2012. Please spread the word to your colleagues about the importance of certification to nursing practice!
Cammy House-Fancher engaging the participants during the review class
Participants checking presentation from different vendors
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Community Service Corner
Submitted by: Carol Donovan, MSN, RN, CCNS, CCRN
Are you interested in volunteering some time in your local community?
Be a FRIEND at
We are looking for volunteers to serve with us in the food pantry at Rosie’s Place on Tuesday, March 6th or March 20th from 4:30pm to 7:30 pm. We are looking for up to four volunteers for each evening. Responsibilities will include stocking shelves and helping patrons with their shopping needs. Please contact me if you are interested in volunteering with our group at [email protected] I look forward to working with you.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Submitted by: Donna Williams RN, MS, CCRN
The Greater Boston Chapter of AACN is inviting members to nominate qualified individuals to join the board of directors of our chapter. The GBC AACN board meets once per month for one and one-half hours. Members of the board volunteer to participate in many chapter activities. This is an opportunity to expand your role with Acute and Critical Care Nurses dedicated to the mission and vision of the American Association of Acute and Critical Care Nurses (AACN). Please consider submitting your name or a colleagues name for nomination.
We are an active chapter and would welcome new board members, ideas and energy. The Board positions are for 2-years, after which you will be eligible to be nominated for president-elect, secretary, or treasurer. The Greater Boston Chapter offers members opportunities to network, many educational programs throughout the year as well as an annual celebration for our members. We are seeking individuals who are willing to
expand their leadership roles and help shape critical care nursing in the Boston Metro area.
Please consider pursuing this opportunity for development and growth of your own leadership potential. Any of the current officers or board members would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact us at [email protected]
Nominations are being sought for the following positions:
Board of Directors: two positions available for 2-year terms
From the existing board of directors; President-Elect: 1-year termTreasurer: 2-year term
The postmark deadline for the submission of nominations to the GBC office is March 30, 2012. See the GBC web site http://www.aacn.org/gbc or look for your nomination papers in the mail.GBC AACN elections will begin May 1, 2012 and close May 15, 2012.
Members InfoTo continue to receive mail and emails from GBC please notify us of any change of address or email address! Email us at: [email protected]
All GBC members are invited to attend our monthly board meetings, which start at 6:00 pm and usually last about 90 minutes. We rotate hospitals each month.
March 14, 2012 (post Spring Celebration venue)
April 12, 2012 (post Regis College Research Program)
May 8, 2012 (BMC)
If interested in attending, please contact a board member for specific room information.
GBC AACN supports the advancement of critical care nursing through its educational programs and chapter activities. The GBC Nursing Education Scholarship fund assists members who are seeking BSN or MS degrees by awarding scholarships. The amount of scholarships awarded is dependent on the scholarship funds available.
Information available at our website: http://www.aacn.org/gbc
You must be:
1. Registered Nurse, 2. Current GBC and AACN member, 3. Enrolled in a BSN program or MS in nursing program4. Has completed 50% of the program, 5. B average or equivalent GPA, 6. Currently employed in acute or critical care
Deadline: May 15 for the fall semester or October 15 for the spring semester
****WEBSITE****
Have you seen our website lately? Our current President Elect- webmaster Pat Lyonshas done an amazing job updating and formatting our site. Visit GBC’s website: http://www.aacn.org/gbc
Things that you can find on our website:Educational events and opportunitiesMembership applicationNewsletter archiveApplication for nursing scholarship and humanitarian grantLink to AACN website
We are interested in hearing about you!!!! Please share with us your great news about certification, promotion, accomplishment or your new job……
You can also share with our members some of your unforgettable patients or some clinical dilemma that you have encountered. We all learned from each other and we get inspirations from each other…..
GREATER BOSTON CHAPTER of AACNMembership Application
Work Phone: __(_______)________________________________________________
Membership Type: (Please select one) Active Emeritus (submit proof of age 55 years or greater) Student (first year membership free) Affiliate (LPN or non-nurse professional) International Corporate
**REFERRED BY__________________________Dues for GBC-AACN:
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1-year: $15.00 2-years: $25.00(Checks payable to GBC-AACN)
Please submit this membership application to:
Greater Boston Chapter of AACN PO Box 81030Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-0001
Greater Boston Chapter of AACNP.O. Box 81030Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-0001
