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PROFESSIONAL NURSES ASSOCIATION

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Do you have a nose for numbers?

Are finances your forte?

If you have experience relative to organizational finances, then the  

Western New York Professional Nurses Association is looking for your help. 

If you're interested in joining our Finance Committee, please send us your resume.

 

Welcome to the new PNA of WNY website!

Here at the Professional Nurses Association we want to make your online experience easy-to-use, informational, and fun!  While we will be adding more and more content to make the experience and content as valuable as possible, please feel free to leave feedback on what more you would like to see.  Thank you, and please enjoy.

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Click below to learn how to log in and register your PNA account.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTERING YOUR PNA ACCOUNT.pdf


 

Bling Fling Holiday Jewelry Bash

December 6, 2018

2 Showings:    

1:00-3:00 & 5:00-7:30

Wild Things Jewelry

244 Lexington Ave. (off Elmwood)

15% of proceeds to benefit Professional Nurses Association of WNY

Beautiful semi-precious stones, hand crafted gold and silver jewelry by legendary Buffalo artisans:

Karol Kirberger

Stephanie Robb

Enjoy shopping, networking, door prizes (jewelry), beautiful gift wrapping and wine & cheese

Enjoy mingling with colleagues at this pre-holiday celebration 

Next Education Offering

ANA-NY

Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses

Professional Nurses Association of WNY

Presents:

October 20, 2018

3rd Annual WNY Nursing Symposium

4.0 Contact Hour** 

Educational Program 

Location:        Buffalo Marriott Niagara, 1340 Millersport Highway, Amherst, New York 14221  

Time:              8:30 am to 9:00 am – Registration

                          9:00 am to 2:15 pm – Presentations (lunch included) 

Speakers:       Michael Cummings, MD; Michael Gough, MD; Chelsea Glomb, PT; Shannon Mahar, RN; Barb Walker, RN.

Overview

Four exciting presentations on essential topics for the medical surgical nurse in the clinical or educational setting and other interested nurses.

Learning Outcome

  • ·         Participants will be able to identify latest updates in Understanding Psychiatric Diagnoses and the Complex Patient, Symptom-Based Alcohol Withdrawal Management for Hospitalized Patients, Safe Patient Handling and Insulin and the Inpatient.

  Speakers

  • ·         Dr. Michael Cummings, Erie County Medical Center – Understanding Psychiatric Diagnoses and the Complex Patient
  • ·         Dr. Michael Gough, Catholic Health System – Symptom-Based Alcohol Withdrawal Management for Hospitalized Patients
  • ·         Chelsea Glomb & Shannon Mahar, Erie County Medical Center – Safe Patient Handling
  • ·         Barb Walker, Olean General – Insulin and the Inpatient

Contact Hours

  • 4.0contact hours

**This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.


 Registration Information

President talks

Notes from the President:

 

Hi, I am Julie Woodworth! I am excited to take on the role of the PNAWNY president for 2018-2019! I hope this organization represents you professionally and personally. To that end, the PNA board committed to incorporate an opportunity to give back to the community.

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100TH ANNIVERSARY!

In 2019, our Professional Nurses Association will celebrate our 100th year.  

We need your help to make this event a success. Email if you're interested in helping out with any of the sub-committees listed below.

History booklet – Summarize the 2 prior history pamphlets of the Association that cover from 1919-2000 and add the last 18 years. More pictures are needed for this booklet. If you have any to share, please drop them at the office.

Advertising/publicity—Distribute save the date information; and publicize event to members and all RNs in our 7 county area.  Coordinator to be determined. 

Presentation-Recruit a videographer. Formulate interview questions and script. Reach out to nurses, government leaders and other influential people who have been impacted by a nurse for interviews. 

Sponsorships/marketing—Contact local companies and agencies to obtain financial sponsorships for the event. Decide how sponsorship levels will be publicized.

Venue and menu planning– Work with chosen venue to coordinate menu; organize lay out of venue, and register attendees.

Displays and banner– Work on decade banners to be displayed at event. Contact nursing organizations and current and former schools of nursing to display at the event.  Set standards for displays. Past President, Michele McKay will be coordinating this activity. 


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Member To-Do!

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New and exciting communications will be sent to the contact information you provide.

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Active involvement is very important to grow our organization and make a difference in our community. Join today and check out the COMMITTEES page to find out how you can get involved!

 

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Board OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

Julie Woodworth

President

Julie is a Professor at Niagara Community College.

Email Julie!

Julie Woodworth, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE


Ron Oakes

President - Elect

Ron is currently an Assistant Director of Nursing at Sisters of Charity Hospital.

Email Ron!

Ron Oakes, MS, RN, CCRN-K, NEA-BC

Jaime Leppard

Secretary

Jaime is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Landmark Health.

Email Jaime!

Jaime Leppard, FNP-BC, RN

Mary Ann Deb

Treasurer

Mary Ann is a Trocaire College Professor.

Email Mary Ann!

Mary Ann Deb, MS, MBA, RN

DIRECTORS 

Colleen Dowd

Director

Colleen is a Clinical Assistant Professor at D'Youville College. 

Email Colleen!

Colleen Dowd, MSN, RN

Martha Metz

Director

Martha is a Nurse Manager at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. 

Email Martha!

Martha Metz, MS, RN, CMSRN

Eileen Nahigian

Director

Eileen has been a PNA member since 1986.  She has also served the PNA as a past Board Member and President.

Email Eileen!

Eileen Nahigian, DNS, RN 

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS 

Linda Scharf

Executive Director

Linda is currently enjoying retirement but has contributed to the nursing profession as a consultant, a surveyor for The Joint Commission, CEO of the VNA, and VP of Nursing for the Millard Fillmore Health System.

Email Linda!

Linda Scharf, DNS, RN

 

 

Michele McKay

Immediate Past President

Michele continues to devote time to the ongoing growth of the PNA of WNY along with her role as a Nursing Professor at University of Buffalo.

Email Michele!

Michele McKay, MS, RN

 


Professional Nurses Association of Western New York is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. 4511 Main Street Rear, Snyder, NY 14226

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