2017 Georgia Nurses Association Yearbook

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Biennial Report of Activities 2015-2017 Athens area Chapter of GNA Fran Beall, RN, ANP-BC OFFICE OR POSITION ON THE BOARD: Athens area Chapter of Georgia Nurses Association, Chapter Chair I am new to the role of Chapter Chair of the Athens Area Chapter of GNA, having assumed this position from outgoing Chair Frank Thornburg on September 18, 2017. The Athens Chapter has struggled with many of the same problems which both the state organization and other chapters are familiar, I am sure: how to recruit and retain new members; how to increase attendance at our meetings; and how to remain relevant and provide services the members say they want, in an environment which now functions largely online. To that end, the Chapter Board did an online needs assessment of our members. 86% of our respondents wanted our chapter to continue. What stood out most in the responses however, was the disconnect between what our members say they want, and what they are willing to do to receive those benefits. For example, in answer to the question, What services/activities would you like to receive?” 95% wanted CE programs, 79% wanted networking opportunities, 58% wanted community service opportunities, and 37% wanted social events. Yet, attendance at those activities when they are presented is not indicative of members’ stated preferences, and it is difficult to find volunteers to serve as Chapter officers and on committees to plan events. The Board will continue to brainstorm ways to attract new members, and to make meetings accessible to all of our members by looking at innovative ways to schedule meeting places and times, as well as making use of newer ways to utilize technology for meetings. Chapter Programs and Activities: ● December 2015: Paige Cummings, E.D. of the Athens Nurses Clinic for the Homeless spoke on The Clinic’s history (founded in 1991 by the GNA Athens Chapter) and the clinic’s move to it’s new location on North Ave. ● ● ● ● ● February 2016: Understanding Venous Disease and Treatment Options presented by Gannon Goodson of Medtronics at George’s Low Country Table April 18, 2016: “Emory Healthcare’s Experience with Ebola: the Nurse Perspective” presented by the Emory Ebola Team at Piedmont ARMC May 17, 2016: Collaborated with ONS to get Leukemia and Lymphoma Society CE Presentation, “Psychosocial Distress Assessment: Bridging Between Nursing and Social Work” at the Griffin Dubose Healing Lodge on the ARMC campus August 15, 2016: “Understanding Venous Disease and Treatment Options: a Discussion of the NIH CREDENCE Trial” by Dr. Eric Avelar at St. Mary’s Hospital November 21, 2016: Pulmonary Hypertension Sue Gammill 24 Looking Back...Moving Forward “Taking Care of the WHOLE Nurse”
● ● ● February 27, 2017: “Medical Marijuana” Dr. David Bradford, PhD. Status of laws, research evidence, and economic impact of marijuana use in the US at Piedmont ARMC. August 14, 2017: “Can we Survive As an Organization” at Piedmont ARMC. Member discussion of the Needs Assessment survey done by the Board November 1, 2017, The Athens Chapter of GNA sponsored the movie “Designing Hope,” a film about Hospice, at the Athens-Clarke County Library Auditorium. The movie was open to the public. Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Athens-Chapter-of-Georgia-Nurses-Association-550992778250347/ Looking Back...Moving Forward “Taking Care of the WHOLE Nurse” 25
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