2014 Nebraska Nurses Association Book of Reports

2014 Nebraska Nurses Association
out to each other. We are in the midst of the “storm” but IF we can meet membership goals and
sustain our momentum to improve efficiency and effectiveness, the clouds will lift to a bright future
for the voice of professional nursing in Nebraska. We thank our dedicated affiliates – the Nebraska
Nurse Practitioners and Emergency Nurses Association – Nebraska for partnering with us and we
invite others to join us.
2015 President Goals:
1. Continue the development of the 3-year financial plan, including the consolidation of accounts
to fewer banks, exploration of NNF opportunities, and possible return of operational support
to within the state.
2. Implement the recommendations of the Governance Task Force (District Pilot) as approved,
monitor measures of success, and prepare a report and bylaws revisions to the House of
Delegates.
3. Enhance grassroots membership recruitment and retention support and meet annual
member recruitment goals.
4. Develop a leadership development and succession planning process to prepare future
leaders for the NNA Board of Directors and Committees.
5. Identify member preferences for professional development and balance onsite regional
events with virtual concurrent events.
6. Seat and implement a Task Force to define a model for Mutual Interest Groups, develop
a recommendation and/or bylaws for inclusion of this structure in the NNA governance
structure.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Winnie Dolph, MSN, RN
The past two years have seen many positive changes for the Nebraska Nurses Association. It has
been a pleasure to work with Terry, the Board, and the Committees to see these positive changes
come to fruition. Thank you to all of the members of NNA for your support and lately your thoughts
and prayers. I am getting stronger day-by-day.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Connie Morrill, BSN, RN
The NNA Board of Directors met monthly with the exception of December and April, which were
canceled due to scheduling conflicts and no pressing business. Among the approved motions
considered by the Board were the following items:
Amended Budget.
of funds. (Later referred to the Finance sub-committee of the Governance, Finance, and
Membership Committee)
involvement in the MSD pilot including CE Approver and Provider Unit, Membership Task
Force and contract savings opportunities.
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