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By Susan K Newbold, PhD RN-BC
FAAN FHIMSS
ania--CARING
Membership Profile
As of 12/16/2009, there are 2268 members
from 50 states and 33 countries:
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile,
Croatia, England Finland, Germany,
Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq,
Ireland, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait,
Lebanon, Mexico, New Zealand,
Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Qatar,
Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia,
South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand,
UAE, USA.
Graduation MSN
Sharon Blackerby, Carrollton, TX graduated
in May 2009 with her MSN in
Nursing Administration from
University of Texas – Arlington. Her
research was on the use of simulation.
Carol A. Crawford, Pittsburgh, PA,
graduated 08/23/2009 from Walden
University with a Master of Science
Degree in Nursing with an emphasis on
Nursing Informatics. Commencement
was held in Dallas, TX
Omega R. Finney, McDonough, GA
received her MSN August 2009 from
Georgia College & State University,
Milledgeville, GA, in Nursing
Administration with a concentration in
Healthcare Informatics.
Pamela G. Hietbrink, Walker, MI,
received her MSN with an emphasis in
Informatics September 2009 from
Ferris State University, MI
Maggie Smith, Gladstone, MI, graduated
May 2009 from Vanderbilt School of
Nursing, Nashville, TN with a MSN in
Health Services Administration.
Certification in Nursing Informatics from
the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC):
Toni M. Akers, Dallas, TX, 2009
Claudia T. Bedford, Winter Springs, FL
08/18/09
Phil Miller, Anchorage, AK, 11/16/2009
Jason S. Windsor, Alexandria, VA, 2009
CPHIMS Certification from HIMSS
Jane E. McNeive, Topeka, KS, June 29,
2009.
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Welcome from the Editor
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secretary. Denise has been the secretary for ANIA and comes to us with a rich experience
in her role.
I will leave you with a story. A few years ago my family and I took a vacation in Maui
Hawaii. On our last day we decided to take a ride on the road to Hana since we heard it
was a great place. Well the drive on that winding two lane road along the cliffs, which had
no guardrails by the way, was a very interesting trip. We were to learn that the destination
was not the featured high point of the trip since there really isn’t anything much in Hana
but a beach, yes a nice beach. The real high point of that trip was all the places we stopped
along the way which were just beautiful; towering waterfalls, streams, unblemished sights.
I think about our trip many times when we reflect on life’s journey. It really isn’t about the
destination it is about the journey and all the things you do along the way that make the
destination worthwhile.
As we move forward in informatics it is important to collaborate with each other. The
newly merged organization provides additional platforms and opportunities for greater
collaboration and unification in Nursing Informatics. I’d encourage you to join the
organization and participate as well in your regional group. Being involved and bring ideas
and experiences forward to share with each other will help define our future. Don’t forget
to register on-line for the annual conference which will be hosted in Boston this April.
A thank you goes out to Kathleen Hunter for contributing this issues book review. All
members can contribute by writing for an upcoming newsletter. We welcome your
contributions they can be sent to editor@ania-caring.org. Enjoy!!
Katherine Holzmacher, MS, RN-BC, NP
Editor CARING
ANIA-CARING: A Merged Organization
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During our evaluation of both organizations, we found some areas of clear
duplication of services, while in other areas we found some key differences. We
found similarity in our mission statements, in our goals for our member
communities, and in our desire to provide networking opportunities for our
members for the purpose of professional development. We found differences in
how we carried out these goals and how our two organizations were organized and
structured. For example, ANIA holds a national conference with hundreds of
attendees in an effort to share knowledge and foster networking. CARING has
traditionally provided regional or web-based education as well as national
networking via dinners, receptions, and email communications.
Our intent with the merger is to create synergy with our strengths and add
additional value to our organization by leveraging areas where we currently differ.
The joint boards have been working diligently on a plan to merge the boards, the
by-laws, and memberships to better serve our members.
ANIA-CARING is a leading Nursing Informatics organization dedicated to
advancing the field of nursing informatics through communications, education,
research and professional activities. There will be a celebration of this merger at
the upcoming annual conference to be held in Boston, MA on April 22-24, 2010
titled, “Re-Evolution in Nursing Informatics.” For further information, please see
our website at www.ania-caring.org.
We sincerely appreciate your support of this merger.
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