Northeast New York Professional Nurses Organization

January 2016 Volume 29 Issue 1
Northeast New York Professional Nurses Organization, Inc.
&
Albany Medical Center
Invite you to:
So Many Clicks: Impact of the
Electronic Health Record on Nursing Practice
Presented by: Karen (Missy) Belotti, MSN, RN-BC
Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Franklin Terrace
126 Campbell Avenue, Troy, NY
7:15 – 8:30 PM
The purpose of this educational activity is to enable the learner to verbalize how the electronic health record impacts
the delivery of nursing care.
Program objectives:
Describe the evolution of technology and the electronic health record in the healthcare environment.
Identify advantages of the electronic health record in the delivery of nursing care.
Identify disadvantages of the electronic health record in the delivery of nursing.
Describe how nurses can use patient portals to engage the patient.
The target audience for this program is RNs. The agenda for the evening is as follows:
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Registration and Networking
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Dinner
6:45 PM – 7:15 PM General Membership Meeting/Update
7:15 PM – 8:15 PM Program
8:15 PM – 8:30 PM Wrap Up and Evaluations
Albany Medical Center is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This learning activity will be awarded 1.0 Continuing Nursing Education contact hour.
✂----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------Mail payment with this portion of reservation to NNYPNO P.O. Box 11113, Loudonville, NY 12211
Reservations must be received by Monday, February 1, 2016. Late reservations cannot be accepted.
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________
 Program only - $10.00
Dinner options:
 Member with Meal -- $35.00
 Non-member with Meal -- $37.00
 Rolled Filet of Sole w/Crabmeat Stuffing  Chicken Parmesan
 Eggplant Parmesan
NNYPNO General
Membership Meetings
April 7, 2016
"Ann Bentzen, Associate in Nursing Education, will provide
an update from the New York State Board of Nursing".
June 2, 2016 (Awards Dinner)
October 6, 2016
December 1, 2016
Membership Dues
Annual dues are $45 - paid on July 1st of each year.
Retired nurses age 62 years or older = $22.50
New RN graduates for their first year of membership = $33.75
Executive Committee:
Directors At Large:
President: Rosemarie Casale
Cheryl Articola
Missy Belotti
Linda D’Arcangelis
Kathy Marsch
Kathy Morgan
Immediate Past President: Sandy
Farmer
1st Vice President: Renee Gecsedi
2nd Vice President: Kim Hedley
Gerry Vickers
Treasurer: Jane Falvo
Secretary:
The Board meets on the following dates:
January 7, 2016
July 7, 2016
March 3, 2016
September 1, 2016
May 5, 2016
November 3, 2016
Location: Albany Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in classroom - G-8.
Greetings,
I hope everyone had a happy holiday season. As we begin the New Year, I reflect on the
membership of the association and what they provide for the patients they care for and
communities in which they live. As Gertrude B. Hutchinson shared with us at the December
meeting, the association has a rich history of contributions to the practice of Nursing in the
local communities and the State. As we reflected on the history of District 9 and the Northeast New York Professional Nurses Organization, Inc. (NNYPNO), it was evident what a
difference the practice of nursing has made in patient outcomes for generations. We as a
profession should be proud of our contribution to healthcare. Thank you for your continued
membership and attendance at the membership meetings.
In the coming year NNYPNO will strive toward offering a variety of programs, provide community service through our food drives and support of the LENS program, offer recognition
of Excellence in Nursing, provide scholarships to RN’s pursuing their initial degree and
those pursuing advanced degrees. We will continue to strive toward increasing membership and maintaining our sound financial status.
Please consider becoming more involved this year in the association. The nominating committee is looking for nominations in the offices of President-Elect, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, 3 Director at Large, and 3 nominating committee members. The Education
and Practice Committee will be seeking nominations for excellence in Nursing Awards and
applications for Scholarships in April, please take the time to think of someone you would
like to recognize and look for the nomination forms on the NNYPNO website. The littlest
contribution to a committee makes a big difference.
I hope to see you at Franklin Terrace on February 4, 2016 for our Program So Many Clicks:
Impact of the Electronic Health Record on Nursing Practice; presented by Karen (Missy) Belotti, MSN, RN-BC.
Sincerely,
Rosemarie Casale
Treasurers Report
October 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015
Opening Balance
$32,348.06
Income:
Dinner
Dues
Scholarship
Program only
Raffle 50/50
$4060.00
$450.00
$10.00
$20.00
$175.00
Total Income:
$4,715.00
Expense:
Speaker Expense
Dinner (Venue)
Office Supplies
Website Annual Fee (2016)
$150.00
$4,160.00
$11.33
$250.00
Total Expense:
$4,571.33
Closing Balance:
$37,063.06
$32,491.73
DINNER MEETINGS
ARE NOW HELD
AT THE
FRANKLIN TERRACE BALLROOM
126 Campbell Ave, Troy NY
www.franklinterraceballroom.com/franklinterraceballroom/
home.aspx
CARING & SHARING
Karen Henchey
IN MEMORIAM
Mary Ann Walsh
11/7/15
Dorothy Hayden
AMC SON
11/1/15
AMC
Saratoga Hospital SON
Saratoga Hospital
Anita M. Whalen
11/10/15
Mary Alice Bouchard
Samaritan Hospital SON
11/7/15
VA
Samaritan Hospital SON
Samaritan Hospital
Verna C. Fox
11/15/15
U of Rochester SON
Good Samaritan Luther Home,
Albany
Eleanor N. Haase
11/13/15
Amanda E. Scott
AMC
11/5/15
AMC
Alice Swann Kirstein
11/7/15
Samaritan Hospital
Cathy Elaine McDowell Shaw
12/4/15
Ellis Hospital
Florence E. Hess
Adept Care Services, Troy
11/11/15
Cohoes Memorial Hospital
Johnstown Hospital
Catherine A. Carter
11/8/15
Niagara University
Ellis Hospital
Mary M. Shepardson
12/16/15
St Peter's Hospital
Marie I. Lyttle
12/11/15
St. Mary's Hospital, Troy
Synopsis:
During week 51 (December 20-26, 2015), influenza activity increased slightly in the United States.
What should I do to protect myself from flu this season?
CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first and most important step in
protecting against this serious disease. People should begin getting vaccinated soon after flu vaccine becomes available, if possible by October, to ensure that as many people as possible are protected before flu season begins. However,
as long as flu viruses are circulating in the community, it’s not too late to get vaccinated.
In addition to getting a seasonal flu vaccine if you have not already gotten vaccinated, you can take everyday preventive
actions like staying away from sick people and washing your hands to reduce the spread of germs. If you are sick with
flu, stay home from work or school to prevent spreading flu to others.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season-2015-2016.htm
Where are we now?

CDC helped set up emergency operations centers in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone to help them effectively de-
tect and respond to future public health emergencies.

CDC is helping Ebola-affected nations transition from outbreak response (getting to zero) to long-term public health
prevention (staying at zero)
CDC launched an Ebola vaccine trial in Sierra Leone in April 2015 and has vaccinated more than 7,000 participants.
What’s next:



The effort to stay at zero cases continues.
CDC now has permanent offices in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea to provide ongoing assistance and support.
CDC is helping the African Union set up African CDC to support the continent in preventing outbreaks and improving
public health.

CDC researchers continue to learn more about the Ebola virus. Recent studies have shown the presence of Ebola
virus in breast milk and in semen.
This epidemic emphasized the importance of quickly identifying and treating new cases to prevent future cases and outbreaks.
http://www.cdc.gov/media/dpk/2015/dpk-eoy.html#ebola
Northeast New York Professional Nursing Organization (NNYPNO)
The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for these open positions
for our organization for the 2016 election.
President-elect: serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Board. This major responsibility is to
prepare her/himself for the office of President. Therefore, the President-elect should become most involved
in the area of the organization that will provide the most appropriate learning experience. The President and
President-elect should make this decision jointly.
2nd Vice President: serves as chair of the Program Committee and is responsible for coordinating each program offered at the regularly scheduled membership meetings. If contact hours are being offered for the
program, the 2nd Vice President completes the application and other documentation required by the sponsor
offering the contact hours. The 2nd Vice President is responsible to call the count to the restaurant
Treasurer shall:
a) receive and have charge of all funds of this organization, deposit such funds in accounts designated by the Board of Directors, and pay invoices for services as approved by the Board of Directors;
b) keep an itemized account of all receipts and disbursements and give a written report at all regular
meetings of the Board of Directors, and of the organization;
c) submit all books of accounts for review as specified by the Board of Directors
d) designate a member of the Executive Committee to serve as designee, if needed
e) ensure a three month consultation period by outgoing Treasurer to provide continuity through the
end of the fiscal year;
Secretary shall:
a) keep the minutes of all meetings of this association, the Executive Committee, and the Board of
Directors. The Secretary maintains the original copy of the Minutes; submitting a copy to the
board one (1) week prior to a board and/or a general membership meeting.
b) conduct the general correspondence of the organization and the Board of Directors;
c) designate or ask the President to designate a member in good standing to assume the duties of
the Secretary, as needed.
3 Nominating Committee Positions (Two year term) - Coordinates elections by advising members of the offices that need to be filled, requesting members to serve, preparing the ballot of members willing to serve, and
conducting the election.
If you are interested or know of a member who would be interested in running for a position please send an
email to Cathryne Welch, Nominating Committee Chair, at [email protected] or call at 518-465-0084.
Thank you.
NNYPNO Nominating Committee 2015-16
Kimberley Balko
[email protected]
Ann Bentzen
[email protected]
Kathy Dorsey
[email protected]
Dianne White
[email protected]
Cathryne Welch, Chair [email protected]
P.O. Box 11113, Albany, N.Y.
Biographical Data Form
Nominating Committee
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Phone: (home) ___________________________________(cell) _____________________________
Email address: ____________________________________________________________________
Position for which you wish to be a candidate: ________________________________________
Please provide a Brief Biographical Summary in the form of a paragraph to the Nomination Committee which includes the
following information:
Education Preparation
Current Employer and Position
Previous Positions
Professional Memberships
Community Activities
Biographical Summary (may be submitted below either in writing or electronically) to: Cathryne Welch, Chair,
Nominating Committee at [email protected] or 330 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211.
January 2
1916 Eleanor Lambertsen born
1929 Anna Maxwell died
January 5
1926 Mary Eliza Mahoney died
January 6
1869 Helen Scott Hay born in Lanark, IL
January 7
1975 ANA held formal ceremonies to honor 1st certified nurses
January 9
1928 Sophie Mannerheim, ICN president 1922-1925, died
January 10
1894 1st meeting of Society of Superintendents of Training Schools in NYC
January 12
1870 Ada Thomas born in Richmond VA
January 14
1878 Isabel Stewart born in Fletcher ONT
January 18
1918 Helen Fairchild died
January 20
1863 Hannah Ropes died
January 21
2004 Mildred Montag died
January 23
1902 Lucile Petry Leone born in Lewisburg, OH
January 27
1955 ANF established
February 2
1901 The Nurse Corps (female) became permanent
February 5
1871 Mary Gardner born in Newton MA
February 6
1866 Annie W Goodrich born in New Brunswick NJ
February 15
1904 Ohio Nurses Assoc. formed
February 16
1881 Mary Breckinridge born in Memphis TN
February 17
1943 First class of Army flight nurses graduated
February 18
1945 Nurse POWs awarded Bronze Star
February 19
1902 Agnes Ohlson born in New Britain CT
February 25
1858 Lavinia Dock born in Harrisburg PA
February 26
1890 Mabel Keaton Staupers born in Barbados
February 27
1857 Clara Weeks Shaw born in Sanborton NH
It was on a rainy day in March of 1893 that Miss Wald experienced a "baptism by fire" on the lower east side
which inspired the beginnings of public health nursing.
March 1
1887 Congress established a Hospital Corps
March 2
1885 Bertha Harmer born in Port Hope ONT
March 3
1903 NC passed 1st nurse registration law in US
March 4
1904 Maryland passed its nurse registration law
March 6
1886 1st nursing journal published, The Nightingale
March 10
1867 Lillian Wald born in Cincinnati OH
March 11
1912 Jane Delano named chair of Am. Red Cross Nsg. Serv.
March 12
1858 Jane Delano born in Townsend NY
March 13
1874 Alice Louise Florence Fitzgerald born in Florence, Italy.
March 14
1851 Anna Caroline Maxwell born in Bristol, NY
March 15
1901 Dita H. Kinney appointed 1st Supt. of ANC
March 17
1999 Hildegard Peplau died
March 30
1998 Eleanor C. Lamberston died
March 31
1927 Teresa Christy born in Brooklyn NY
Education Opportunities
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