2014 Nebraska Nurses Association Book of Reports
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<strong>2014</strong> <strong>Nebraska</strong> <strong>Nurses</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
On-behalf <strong>of</strong> the NNP organization, it is with special thanks to NNA for their continued leadership and<br />
advocacy activities through which the advancement <strong>of</strong> the nursing pr<strong>of</strong>ession and the improvement<br />
<strong>of</strong> health for those who reside in <strong>Nebraska</strong> are realized.<br />
NNP is also working toward increased awareness <strong>of</strong> NPs and our role in the current health care<br />
shortage. Our new Public Relations (PR) Chairperson is Kathy Havlicek-Cook, DNP, APRN-NP.<br />
Her co-chairs are Mary Scherling, MSN, APRN-NP, and Kelley Hasenauer, DNP, APRN-NP, FNP-<br />
BC. They replace Tara Whitmire, DNP, APRN-NP, CHFN who moved from PR Chair to Legislative<br />
Chair. The PR committee is instrumental in educating the public about NPs and their roles within<br />
the community. The PR committee will be working with other NNP committees to brainstorm and<br />
formulate ideas on how we can further educate the public about NPs.<br />
NNP had its 22nd Annual Conference February 14-16th, 2013 in Kearney, NE. We had 206 NPs<br />
and graduate students attend the conference. There were a wide variety <strong>of</strong> speakers and topics<br />
presented at this years’ conference. Attendees enjoyed networking and learning with their<br />
colleagues. We celebrated NNP Goes Red for Women and helped raise money for the American<br />
Heart <strong>Association</strong>’s Go Red for Women campaign. The next NNP conference is scheduled for<br />
February 20-22nd, 2013 at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln, NE.<br />
The fourth annual Pharmacological Conference for Advanced Practice <strong>Nurses</strong> will be held live in<br />
Omaha with teleconferencing to UNMC campuses in Kearney, Lincoln, Norfolk, and Scottsbluff.<br />
NNP will hold its Fall meeting <strong>of</strong> membership at this conference.<br />
To learn more about NNP, visit our website at nebraskanp.org. You can also follow us on Facebook.<br />
Search for NNP: <strong>Nebraska</strong> Nurse Practitioners and click “Like”.<br />
NE EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION<br />
Sue Deyke, MSN, RN, CEN, President<br />
Submitted by Anna May, President Elect<br />
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members in over 35 countries around the world. Originally aimed at teaching and networking, the<br />
organization has evolved into an authority, advocate, lobbyist, and voice for emergency nursing.<br />
The <strong>Nebraska</strong> State Council currently has over 280 members. Through the use <strong>of</strong> the NE telehealth<br />
network, members throughout the state connect to meet, share, educate, and collaborate on issues<br />
and topics vital to the practice <strong>of</strong> emergency care. NE ENA promotes continuing education through<br />
annual conferences and by <strong>of</strong>fering Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Nurse Pediatric<br />
Course (ENPC) throughout the state on an ongoing basis, increasing skills and knowledge needed<br />
in crisis situations. NE ENA also supports pr<strong>of</strong>essional specialty certification by sponsoring Certified<br />
Emergency Nurse (CEN) and Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) review courses each year.<br />
In keeping with national ENA’s vision <strong>of</strong> “Safe Practice, Safe Care”, <strong>Nebraska</strong> ENA’s focus on injury<br />
prevention has gained national recognition. The <strong>Nebraska</strong> State Council has earned the State<br />
Achievement Award for three consecutive years showcasing community-based as well as statewide<br />
initiatives.<br />
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