NANAINA Newsletter
Winter 2005 Newsletter
Presidents Report by Deb Smith, President, NANAINA |
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More Reflections From Summit X Summit X held last September continues to influence our lives. You can find special links to our sponsors from the Summit on our web site. It is always helpful to follow up with the persons and organizations that assist NANAINA is their work to bring quality educational offerings to you and all native American nurses. The Montana landscape was beautiful and encouraged reflection and peace. That is one of the most treasured parts of attending a NANAINA summit. One always leaves spiritually enriched which is not true for many of our nursing conferences.
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NANAINA Summit XI - Nov. 14-15, 2005 |
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Washington D.C. This is your chance to see the National Museum of the American Indian that opened in September. Many of our members were able to go and participate in the opening parade and pow wow. However, many of us did not get to go. So, plan early to come to Washington D. C. and attend the conference plus see the sights in our nation’s capital. Additionally, plan to contact your political officials in Washington with your input on health care issues related to Native peoples. Back to Top |
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NCEMNA |
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NCEMNA 1st Annual Conference Creating Research Careers: The Beginning March 10-13 2005 Washington Marriott Go to http://www.ncemna.org conference for more information and to register. National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations Back to Top |
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Other Conferences of Interest |
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New Mexico Indian Nurses Association symposium 2005 March 24-25, 2005 Santa Ana Star Casino at Santa An Pueblo Bernalillo, New Mexico “A Silent Cry for Help:” Impact of Domestic Violence in Indian Country. First National Methamphetamine, HIV and Hepatitis Conference Contact Information: Harm Reduction Project, Salt Lake City, Utah 801-355-0234 Harm Reduction Project, Denver, CO 303-572-7800 Back to Top |
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Scholarships |
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Applications are available on the website at our Scholarship Page Deadline for return is Applications is: MAY 15, 2005 Top of Page |
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Honoring Our Own: |
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The National Congress of American Indian is hosting a reception in March to honor this year's Outstanding American Indian Women. The call for nominations is below. For more details, call Julie Johnson at 360-645-2548. Request for Nomination A book will be published in 2005 identifying 100 Outstanding American Indian Women. A committee for outstanding contributions made at the local, regional and/or national levels for Indian people will select the individuals for the book. Nomination deadline is February 15, 2005 If you would like to nominate an individual: 1. Fill out an application form, which lists the name, tribe, her address, phone, fax and/or e-mail address. 2. Submit a resume of the individual you are nominating. 3. Submit comments of accomplishments and why you think this individual should be included in the book. Your comments may be included in the publication. 4. Mail a 5 x 7 Black and White picture of the individual nominated. 5. Include your name, address, phone number, e-mail address in case we need clarification or additional information on your nomination. If you would like to nominate an individual and withhold your name, just mail the resume, positive comments on why the individual should be considered, mail a 5 x 7 Black and White picture to Julie Johnson, Inc. Post Office Box 827, Neah Bay, Washington 98357. If you have any questions, please call 360-645-2548 (Home/Office), 360-645-2077 (Makah Consultant Office), 360-645-2500 (Fax), 360-640-0222 (Cell Phone) or e-mail [email protected] I close with appreciation for your time and services in helping me to accomplish the goal of recognizing our Indian Women Leaders! Sincerely, Julie Johnson Back to Top |
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Learn About Your Board |
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I have been a nurse for 34 years and have worked in a variety of settings. Currently, I am Associate Professor of Nursing and Director of the BSN program at Southwest Baptist University Springfield, MO. I just recently took this position. Previous to this position I as Associate Professor of Nursing at Missouri Southern State College in Joplin, MO. My clinical experience has been primarily in critical care units both as a staff nurse and as a clinical specialist. I have been active in other professional organizations including Missouri Nurses Association where I served on the state board of directors, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, and Sigma Theta Tau. I am also active in volunteer groups in my community such as the American Legion Auxiliary and helped found the Community Alliance for Compassionate Care at the End of Life. Lastly, I have been active in scholarly presentations relating to critical care, spirituality and Native American nursing issues. I have worked with other members of NANAINA on several projects that include: Pathways to Leadership, the Women’s Best Practice Primary Care for Heart Disease, and at the University of Pennsylvania Summer Research Institute. Next Newsletter -Lanette Perkins new member at large
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