AORN of San Diego County
May 24, 2012 Next Chapter Meeting:
The Institute of Medicine Future of Nursing report has been one of the most influential publications in decades. Simply put, those who created this report knew the importance of nurses and that it would be through nurses that the healthcare delivery system would change. This is a must KNOW report and how it will influence changes in healthcare. Our speaker, Monica Weisbrich, RN, BSN, serves on the California Action Coalition Committee and is an expert in this report. The title of her presentation is "The IOM Report: The Future of Nursing and what it means to you." Print the program flyer and post it at work and bring a friend.
The month of May is our pot luck month so bring your favorite dish to share with others. No blueberries please. The General meeting starts at 6:15 and the Education meeting starts at 7:00 and we have refreshments anytime!
Chapter Elections-NOW!
It is time to cast your vote. You can wait and vote and the General Meeting on May 24th or you can vote right here online. You may print a paper ballot and bring it to the General Meeting on May 24th.
EXCELLENCE RULES At SAN DIEGO CHAPTER:
Two Chapter members have been recognized, by their employer, Sharp Healthcare for their excellence.
KJ was recognized for Nursing Excellence in Volunteerism and Service and
Vickie Pierce was recognized for Advancing and Leading the Profession.
Hurray for KJ & Vickie! We are so proud.
AORN of San Diego Recognized For Its Accountability:
National AORN recognizes Chapters who have not been audited but have completed their Chapter Accountability Standards. Our Chapter is one of 61 Chapters recognized by achieving this designation.
San Diego Magazine Offer Salute A Nurse Contest:
If you upload a picture of a nurse in your life that has gone the extra mile and you want to salute them - both of you might WIN A PRIZE. This contest runs until May 15. To have fun and have a chance to win a weekend at the Hilton In Palm Springs visit www.sandiegomagazine.com. A member of our Chapter is already enter. Want to know who it is? Take a look and see!
Our very own Vickie Pierce is now in the running to win the contest. Go to the web site and vote for her! It will be fabulous to have one of our Chapter members in the paper!
Scholarships:
Don't forget your Chapter offers the following scholarships
- Academic Scholarship-Due June 1st
To learn how to receive this Scholarship visit our Scholarship page.
Chapter Fund Raises At AORN Congress:
Since our golf tournament won't be held next year the board decided to have an opportunity drawing for an I-Pad. They also sold buttons that president Lisa Finch made. I know we will hear the total monies raised at the General Meeting. Who won the I-Pad (tickets were 1-ticket for $1 or 6-tickets for $5). Did the winner get an I-Pad for $1 or $5???? Either way this was a deal for the winner and the Chapter! The winner is Helen Merrick from New Hampshire.
Help A Grad Student:
Takhing Wong is working on her dissertation from Capella University and is asking for volunteers to complete a survey. The purpose of this study is to identify if there is correlation amount the factors: spirituality level, job satisfaction, and nurse retention rate. In order to provide a better nursing training project for the future quality medical system, it can be a valuable study.
Takhing is seeking 90 full-time RNs with at least one year of work experience. Please take the survey at www.surveymonkey.com (Pw is wong2012). Thank you!