2018 ASNA/AANS Annual Convention
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<strong>2018</strong> Alabama State Nurses Association <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Convention</strong><br />
Welcome Message from the President<br />
Rebecca Huie, DNP, RN, ACNP, VHA-CM<br />
Greetings Alabama Nurses! Welcome to the <strong>2018</strong> <strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> in Opelika, Alabama!<br />
Our theme this year is “Caring for Others, Caring for Self.” As nurses, we are excellent at caring for<br />
others. This comes natural to us but caring for ourselves may not be as easy. I struggle with work-life<br />
balance and self-care. As seasons change in our lives; work, job, or family obligations may take away<br />
time that we would normally dedicate to self-care. We work in a high stress environment, and stress can<br />
increase cortisol levels and potentially lead to weight gain, fatigue, or other health issues. We will have<br />
a health-conscious theme throughout the convention, so we hope this convention will be enjoyable and<br />
invigorating for you. There are many fun activities planned. Make sure to visit the exhibits and the poster<br />
presentations. We want to support vendors that help to make this convention a success, and the nurses<br />
that take time to develop posters and share information with other nurses across the state. The most<br />
valuable thing that I get out of the <strong>ASNA</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Convention</strong> is the opportunity to network with nurses in<br />
various healthcare settings and share ideas and knowledge. As nurses, we are life long learners and this<br />
convention is a great opportunity to obtain knowledge and make new friends.<br />
Each year, <strong>ASNA</strong> supports a community service project from the local area. This year, we will be taking<br />
donations to support the ‘House of Ruth,’ which is a grass roots, non-profit organization that provides<br />
temporary shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. We will be accepting donations<br />
for the duration of the convention. This list is posted on our website and you can get information at the<br />
registration desk.<br />
We are extremely excited to have Governor Kay Ivey as a Keynote Speaker during the awards luncheon.<br />
<strong>ASNA</strong> appreciates the Governor’s support of the nursing profession! A special ‘Thank you’ to Denise<br />
Beadle, Chair of the <strong>Convention</strong> Planning Committee, <strong>ASNA</strong> Staff, and all members of this committee for<br />
the hard work in making this convention possible.<br />
On a bittersweet note, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for serving as your <strong>ASNA</strong> President for the<br />
past two years. This has been such a wonderful experience to serve in this capacity and I will never forget<br />
the overwhelming support that I have received from the <strong>ASNA</strong> staff and my close colleagues. Thank you<br />
to all Alabama Nurses for all that you do to promote excellence in the most trusted profession. Enjoy the<br />
convention!<br />
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