2004 PNAA Biennial Report

PNA North Carolina Chapter Report
"Culture ofInvolvement; A Passion to Serve JJ
By Jesse Stephen Pasion, RN, BSN, CCRN, MBA - President
The spirit of vibrant volunteerism continues to intensify in North Carolina. The current crop of .
Executive Board members builds on the chapter's solid foundation. The full support from great
educational institutions particularly Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill in our cause is forging a
culture of professionalism. Our monthly meetings are now held at Duke University's School of
Nursing Conference room. Our members are emboldened in illuminating the PNA's core value~ of
viability, vitality and visibility in the nursing community. A dynamic team of visionaries from the
PNANC exemplifies the best values of Filipino nurses.
1. Unify Filipino-American Nurses in the US and its territories.
~ Hold regular EB monthly on the 2 nd Saturday of each month at the Duke University School Of Nursing
Conference Room
~ Active recruitment and retention of new membership throughout North Carolina
~ Holding acculturation programs to newly arrived nurses.
~ Implementation of a buddy system for newly arrived nurses.
2. Develop, implement, and evaluate programs in nursing leadership, practice, education, and
research relevant to the professional growth of its members and healthcare needs of the
community. . .
~ 3 rd Biennial Nursing Conference at IDA Friday Center (UNC-CH) on September 09, 2006
~ Cultural Diversity Seminars held in different NC cities
~ Continuous survey/assessment of educative, professional and other needs of Filipino NC nurses
3. Facilitate professional and cultural adjustment of Filipino-American Nurses in the USA through
collaboration with agencies and organization in the USA and in the Philippines.
~ Cultural Diversity Seminars held in different NC cities
~ The 2 nd Annual Gabriel Gift of Books Drive underway
~ The 1 5t PNANC Leadership Scholar (L. Pascual Scholarship) will be awarded this June to a deserving student
leader at Arellano University
~ 2 nd Bowling Tournament currently midway in the season
~ 2 nd Basketball Tournament will be commence in September 2006
~ Proactive collaboration between the mentoring committee arid new members
4. Participated actively in professional and cultural activities with professional organizations and
agencies in the community and globally.
~ Participating in the bi-monthly free immunization clinics within the triangle area
~ Offering free BLS classes to other Filipino Organizations within the area
~ Active participation in Carolina Medical Mission set for Dumaguete City 2007
~ Continued involvemenlin Habitat for Humanity, Durham Rescue Mission, Lotsa Hands healing Programs
~ Creation of Public Relations and Community Service Committees
5. Review and act on the legislation and public policies, with directly and indirectly affect healthcare
and nursing practices. . .. .• .. . ..
~ Pass amendment on elected officers' attendance requirements and modify classes of membership .
~ Improvements to th~ Chapter website and electronic publication of official newsletter underway; improvement
. offunctional related links to US and RP agencies completed.
~ Active participation to the NC Nurses Association's policy development meetings
The success of our activities and programs greatly depend on the renewed culture of involvement
and the renaissance of each member's passion to serve.
~sse ~tepfi'el1 :1'asiol1, RN, BSN, CCRN, MBA - President