Future of Nursing in Michigan - May 2021
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Page 6 The <strong>Future</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nurs<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Michigan</strong> <strong>May</strong>, June, July <strong>2021</strong><br />
The <strong>2021</strong> ANA-<strong>Michigan</strong> Conference was held virtually this year. Though it<br />
was a first for virtual, it was not for <strong>in</strong>novative and captivat<strong>in</strong>g speakers. Dr.<br />
Bonnie Clipper is always a font <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>novative knowledge, keep<strong>in</strong>g us all up to<br />
date on her f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs and technology best practices. Mr. Anton Gunn, Former<br />
Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama, presented to us, How to be Like<br />
Steel <strong>in</strong> the Hour <strong>of</strong> Chaos. Two notions <strong>Michigan</strong> nurses have been liv<strong>in</strong>g by<br />
this past year <strong>of</strong> the pandemic. The panel discussions went over unanimously<br />
as we took a deep, <strong>in</strong>timate dive <strong>in</strong>to microaggressions and trauma through<br />
a nurse’s eyes. Both panels were active <strong>in</strong> the chat and by the end <strong>of</strong> each<br />
session, we came up with a page <strong>of</strong> resources for attendees that we pushed<br />
out on our very own virtual platform. Collectively, there were 22 virtual video<br />
posters and best poster was awarded to Michael Martel, MSN, RN, AGCNS-<br />
BC on, Provid<strong>in</strong>g Nurses with a Structured Approach to Emotional Support<br />
Dur<strong>in</strong>g COVID-19. Nice work Michael! The day ended with a virtual happy<br />
hour with prizes and smiles. Though we could not be together <strong>in</strong>-person,<br />
network<strong>in</strong>g and laugh<strong>in</strong>g together was bound to happen and proves to be<br />
the glue that holds us together as an association.<br />
ANA-<strong>Michigan</strong>’s Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g also took place dur<strong>in</strong>g the virtual<br />
conference. We are always honored to pay tribute to our outgo<strong>in</strong>g board<br />
members, the leadership pillars <strong>of</strong> our association. They show the way to our<br />
<strong>in</strong>com<strong>in</strong>g board members who br<strong>in</strong>g new perspectives and experiences. We<br />
would like to thank:<br />
• Nancy Mart<strong>in</strong>, Treasurer<br />
• Margaret Calarco, Director<br />
• Suzanne Keep, Director<br />
We are always grateful for the sponsors and exhibitors who support our<br />
mission and events. Much gratitude to our Champions <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nurs<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Partners<br />
for this year’s conference.<br />
Big shout out to our sponsors and exhibitors:<br />
• American College <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
• Chamberla<strong>in</strong> University<br />
• <strong>Michigan</strong> Beef Industry Commission<br />
• <strong>Michigan</strong> Cl<strong>in</strong>icians for Climate Action (MiCCA)<br />
• <strong>Michigan</strong> Health Council<br />
• Nexcare Health System<br />
• Ohio University<br />
• Sag<strong>in</strong>aw Valley State University<br />
• U.S. Food & Drug Adm<strong>in</strong>istration<br />
• University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Michigan</strong> School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nurs<strong>in</strong>g</strong><br />
To access electronic copies <strong>of</strong><br />
The <strong>Future</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nurs<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Michigan</strong>, please visit<br />
http://www.nurs<strong>in</strong>gALD.com/publications
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