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2008 ANA House of Delegates meets this week June 24 through June 29th
The American Nurses Association (ANA) will be meeting in Washington D.C. this week to contemplate and decide on new bylaws effecting their organization for the future. The Alaska Nurses Association will meet in regular Board session on Tuesday, July 1st to discuss the impact of ANAÕs resulting decisions. Please stay tuned! Any questions call Tom Renkes at 907-441-9726.
2008 NCLEX Invitational
The NCLEX Invitational is designed specifically for nursing educators, nurse recruiters, NCSBN member boards of nursing, and professional and review course organizations to provide the latest information on the NCLEX examinations. The agenda for the 2008 NCLEX Invitational will include important information about computer adaptive testing (CAT) and the procedures for setting the passing standard.
The "new look" of the NCLEX Detailed Test plans will be explained. Attendees will become knowledgeable in the item development process and the criteria for selecting item writing and review panels. Information on how students register and schedule their NCLEX examination will also be provided. Additional session topics will include information about the latest NCLEX research.
For more information please click the link:
2008 NCLEX Invitational
American Nurses Association wanting to change national direction of the nurses association
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is proposing bylaw amendments and changes to their core structure. Please find attachments that will pose thoughts and questions you will encounter. Besides the bylaws and amendments, you will also see a letter from the Midwest states asking for clarification as well as a letter from ANA President Becky Patton.
The Alaska Nurses Association (AaNA) has discussed these proposed changes twice, with the latest being on April 29 in a joint meeting of all the leadership groups from both association and labor sides. The group continues its support for an Alaska members "first" vision, and will have two more meeting s prior to the ANA House of Delegates: Board of Directors meetings on May 6th and June 3rd.
If you have questions or would like clarification as to what is occurring, please don't hesitate in calling AaNA President Debbie Thompson at 907-223-2219, Labor Council Chair, Donna Phillips at 907-274-0827, or Executive Director, Tom Renkes at 907-274-0827.
Statewide Conference Announced!
Hold the dates of October 9, 10 and 11 for the annual Statewide Conference at the Captain Cook Hotel. More details to follow. Stay tuned. It's an election year so guests may surprise you, and it's a contact hour year. Don't miss the date.
Any questions call 907-274-0827.
Alaska Board of Nursing clarifies role of RN's in education of EMT's and Paramedics
The Alaska Board of Nursing has given careful consideration to the issue of RN's assisting with the education of EMT's and Paramedics in the workplace. It very clearly notes that the RN is not to delegate any procedure to the EMT or Paramedic. If this occurs at any hospital in the state and you feel it is being done above your wishes or licensure as an RN in Alaska, please share this letter with your manager and facility. If there are further questions, please contact Tom Renkes at 907-274-0827.
Click here for More Information (2008BON_EMT_Opinion.pdf - 748K)
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