http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/tags.cfm?tag=APNA Member Involvement Tag: APNA Member Involvement http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3299 Add Content Here Tue, 17 May 2011 14:14:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3279 Task Forces: A task force is a body appointed by the Board of Directors to study a specific issue that has a global effect on psychiatric mental health nursing. A task force usually has a single objective in a short-lived image duration. Task Force on LACE Implementation Recovery to Practice Task Force   Committees: Board Committees oversee a specific project or activity within APNA such as bylaws, finance, or the annual conference program. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:59:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4016 Implementation of the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification and Education APNA has endorsed the Consensus Model (CM) for APRN Regulation, which outlines a future plan for all of advanced practice nursing. The advantage of the CM is that it will provide greater consistency in licensure, accreditation, certification and education (LACE). We believe that this consistency will benefit advanced practice registered nurses in psychiatric-mental health (APRN-PMH) and, ultimately, the people whom we serve. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:10:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3736 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The results are in! The APNA Education Council completed a survey of the membership, where each person indicated his/her level of interest in a variety of topics for future APNA continuing education programs. 751 people responded. Here are the results: Interesting results? Talk to each other about it! Log on to Member Bridge today and start a converstation! Education Council Members About the Education Council     Want to get involved? Join the Council on Member Bridge! How to join  . Thu, 17 May 2012 09:39:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4228 Add Content Here Mon, 04 Jun 2012 09:15:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4227 The APNF Grant Review Committee evaluates research proposals submitted by APNA members.  Priority for funding is based upon the project’s scientific merit, potential for knowledge development, and relevance to the advancement of the knowledge and practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing.  Click here for more information about the grant itself. Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:01:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4203 The members of the Awards & Recognition Committee review both Annual Awards nominations and the APNA Janssen Student Scholarship applications.  Chair Niki Gjere MA, MS, RN, PMHCNS-BC Committee Susan Archacki-Resnik, MSN, ARNP, FPMHNP-BC Nina Beaman, EdD, MSN, RN-BC (PMHN) Marsha Bennett, DNS, APRN, ACRN Robert Billman, RN, BSN Susan Dawson, EdD, PMHCNS/NP-BC Laura Dzurec, PhD, RN, PMHCNS, BC J. Carol Elliott, PhD, RN, PMHCNS, BC Mindy Elliott, RN, BSN, MSN Marian Farrell, PhD, PMH-NP, BC, CRNP Jeanne Florio, RN, MS,  APRN, BC Kay Foland, PhD, MSN, RN Vanessa Genung, PhD, RN, PMH-NP-BC, LCSW-ACP, LMFT, LCDC Sharon Hancharik, EdD, BSN, MEd, RN Mary Johnson, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC Merrie Kaas, DNSc, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN Michelle Kolp, BSN, RN Brenda Kucirka, PhD(c), RN, PMHCNS-BC, CNE Kathleen Lehmann, BSN, M. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:51:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3964 Carole Farley-Toombs, MS, RN, NEA-BC           2010-2011 Mary D. Moller, DNP, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, CPRP, FAAN           2009-2010 Mary E. Johnson, PhD, RN           2008-2009 Jeanne Clement, EdD, APRN, BC, FAAN           2007-2008 Barbara L. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4036 APNF Donors, 2012 Thank you to the following donors for their generous contributions: Platinum Donors ($3,650+) Jane Ryan Grayce Sills Gold Donors ($365 - $3,649) Susan Archacki-Resnik Nicholas Croce Patricia Cunningham Laura Dzurec Doris M. Formica Valerie Kolbert Marlene Nadler Moodie Mary Ann Nihart LeKeisha Sneed Christine M. Tebaldi Silver Donors ($36. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:09:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3794 Click on the links below to view the responsibilities and qualifications of each leadership position currently open within APNA: President-Elect, APNA Board of Directors Secretary, APNA Board of Directors Member at Large, APNA Board of Directors Nominating Committee Member   Click here to download a pdf file of the APNA Bylaws. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:19:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3800 The principle task of the Nominating Committee is selecting a slate of candidates for the Annual APNA Election and to oversee the electoral process. The Nominating Committee consists of the board appointed chair from APNA membership, one Board member appointed by the Board of Directors, one board appointee from the membership, and three members in good standing elected annually by ballot. The 2013 APNA Nominating Committee Michael Polacek, RN, BS  - Chair Ebony Anderson, BSN, RN Katherine Darling, DNP, FPMHNP/FNP-C, APRN Joanne Matthew, MS, RN, PMHCNS-BC Ann Mitchell, PhD, RN, FAAN Marlene Nadler-Moodie, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS-BC (ex-officio) Learn More: Nominating Committee Procedures   . Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:48:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4243 Chair Julie Carbray, PhD, APN, BC Committee Patricia Black, PhD(c), RN Kim Cox, MSN, RN, CNS Barbara Limandri, DNSc, RN, PMHCNS-BC Lisa Deffenbaugh Nguyen, MS Mary Ann Nihart, APRN, BC Christian Teter, PharmD, BCPP ~ Consultant Georgia Stevens, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS, BC Barbara Jones Warren, PhD, PMHCNS-BC   Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:25:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3701 The principle task of the Nominating Committee is selecting a slate of candidates for the Annual APNA Election and to oversee the electoral process. The Nominating Committee consists of the board appointed chair from APNA membership, one Board member appointed by the Board of Directors, one board appointee from the membership, and three members in good standing elected annually by ballot. The 2012 APNA Nominating Committee Grace Wlasowicz, PhD, RN, NPP - Chair Linda Copel, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, CNE, NCC, FAPA Ramona Hoehler, MSN, PMHNP-BC Kevin McGirr, RN, MS, MPH R. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:01:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3905 APNA News: The Psychiatric Nursing Voice Member Profiles By Member Name Amar, Angela Beckhet, Abir Brammer, Sue Bryan, Tami; Buccola, Nancy; Rosedale, Mary Cadigan, Darlene Crossett, Linda Halter, Peggy Hill-Curran, Lyndsay Katz, Sharon Kelly, Ann Kolbert, Valerie Laraia, Michelle Naegle, Madeline Stuart, Gail Talley, Sandra; Wolfe, Barbara; Simmons-Alling, Susan; Boyd, Mary Ann; Warren, Barbara; Stevens, Georgia Valentine, Nancy Wilbur, Suzane Zauszniewski, Jaclene By APNA News Edition February 2013 December 2012 September 2012 July 2012 May 2012 March 2012 January 2012 November 2011 September 2011 July 2011 May 2011 March 2011 January 2011 November 2010 September 2010 July 2010 March 2010 July 2009   Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4245 Each year the Scholarly Review Committee members evaluate the submitted Annual Conference abstract proposals. These scores and comments are used to determine what pre-conference sessions, concurrent sessions, and poster presentations are given at the conference. 2013 Scholarly Review Committee Chair Sattaria (Tari) Dilks, DNP, APRN-BC, FPMHNP, LPC Committee Guy Agrati, BA, MBA, AAS, RN, BSN, BC Diane Allen, MN, RN-BC, NEA-BC Tina Aown, MSN, RN-BC, CNML Terrie Bales, CRNP Nina Beaman, Ed D, MS, RN-BC, RNC-AWHC, CMA (AAMA) Keitha Beamer, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS,BC, CARN-AP Marsha Bennett, DNS, ACRN Martha E. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:32:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4631 Add Content Here Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:54:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3636 Institute for Safe Environments Member Bridge Communities   ISE Expert Panel   ISE Steering Committee Want to get involved? Join the ISE on Member Bridge! How to join Co-Chairs Diane E. Allen MN, RN-BC, NEA-BC Kathleen R. Delaney PhD, PMH-NP, RN Institute for Safe Environments Members Vision The Institute for Safe Environments provides an integrated structure designed to thoughtfully address issues that impact the safety of persons served as well as service providers. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:30:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3637 Institute for Mental Health Advocacy Member Bridge Communities IMHA Expert Panel IMHA Steering Committee Want to get involved? Join the Institute on Member Bridge! How to join Vision The Institute for Mental Health Advocacy will be the conduit for monitoring legislative, regulatory and policy matters affecting mental health. The Institute will work to inform PMHN nurses about these issues and help coordinate organizational response. Initial Actions 1. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:32:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3734 Administrative Council Communities Expert Panel Steering Committee Health IT & Informatics Workgroup APNA members must log in to view members only content. Want to get involved? Join the Council on Member Bridge! How to join Mission Statement It is the mission of the APNA Administrative Council to facilitate collaboration and communication among psychiatric nurse administrators, to serve as a clinical resource in achieving shared goals, and to assist in the use of evidence-based practices and innovative systems for exceptional patient care. Vision Statement The APNA Administrative Council will serve as an association of psychiatric nurse administrators in providing support, clinical resources, and communications in order to build a vibrant coalition of leadership, guidance and partnership. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:08:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3735 Advanced Practice Council Communities Expert Panel Steering Committee APNA members must log in to view members only content. Want to get involved? Join the Council on Member Bridge! How to join Mission Statement The mission of the APNA APRN Council is to unify the voices of and advocate for Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurses regarding issues related to practice, education, administration, and research. Objectives: Respond in a timely manner to issues related to practice, education, administration, and research that affect the PMH-APRN. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:08:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4377 Child and Adolescent Council Communities Expert Panel Steering Committee APNA members must log in to view members only content. Want to get involved? Join the Council on Member Bridge! How to join Goals for 2010-2011 The newly established APNA Child and Adolescent Council for 2010-2011 will work collaboratively to respond to membership's questions or concerns about best practice, current policy and procedures. The council will advise the board on all things child and adolescent, acknowledge APNA members who are positive role models for Child & Adolescent nursing practice and identify avenues for APNA to provide and maintain a strong national presence. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:09:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3737 Forensic Council Communities Expert Panel Steering Committee APNA members must log in to view members only content. Want to get involved? Join the Council on Member Bridge! How to join What does the Forensic Psychiatric Nurses Council do? Serves as a network and resource for APNA members who are working with victims, offenders, and their family members. Provides expertise to advise the APNA board on matters relating to all aspects of forensic psychiatric nursing, addressing mental health issues as they collide with the criminal justice system. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:15:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3650 Research Council Communities Expert Panel Steering Committee APNA members must log in to view members only content. Want to get involved? Join the Council on Member Bridge! How to join The Research Council recognizes the need to develop an infrastructure to support APNA collaboration, development, and dissemination of psychiatric nursing research and to advance evidence-based practice as a core competency of professional psychiatric nurses. The Research Council’s Strategic Plan is consistent with the APNA Strategic Plan, Goal I: To develop and disseminate knowledge to advance evidence-based psychiatric mental health practice. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:29:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3740 RN-PMH Council Communities Expert Panel Steering Committee APNA members must log in to view members only content. Want to get involved? Join the Council on Member Bridge! How to join Mission Statement It is the mission of the APNA RN-PMH Council to identify issues, gather pertinent information to better understand these issues, and develop recommendations to the Board of Directors on projects or positions that APNA should undertake. Goals To represent the identity and voice of the Psychiatric Mental Health Staff Nurse, the RN-PMH Council will: Implement the processes and procedures necessary to carry out the role, mission and vision of the Council Establish Council project priorities based on the survey of psychiatric nurses conducted earlier this year Establish a Steering Committee to organize and facilitate the work necessary to address targeted priorities Establish Working Committees and identify Expert Panel members, as necessary, to work on specific priorities Work collaboratively with the other APNA Councils and as part of the Inner Council Task Force to represent the RN-PMH Identify and submit RN-PMH Council Members for consideration and membership on the APNA Rapid Response Team Click here for a list of council members. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:29:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3642 Tobacco Dependence Council Community   APNA members must log in to view members only content.   Tobacco Dependence: Failure to Act = Harm The time to act is now. The American Psychiatric Nurses Association formed a Tobacco Dependence Task Force (now a Council), held a summit, created a partnership with the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center and set a target to increase by 5% every year the 61% of psychiatric nurses surveyed who refer (assist) smokers to treatment and the 29% who provide an intensive intervention. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:33:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3627 An institute provides direct input to the Board of Directors through the Office of the President on an assigned psychiatric-mental health nursing issue that spans virtually all aspects of the profession. It is similar to a task force except that its mission may require several years to complete, while a task force generally completes its work in about a year. The purpose of an institute is to utilize membership expertise in the development of programs and services aimed at addressing the institute's main focus through a series of chaired workgroups. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:36:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3297 Councils are comprised of a group of members with similar interests in an aspect of psychiatric mental health nursing not addressed elsewhere within APNA. Councils are approved by and report to the APNA Board of Directors. Council chairs will study and review issues pertinent to the council's area of interest and expertise and make recommendations to the Board for the following: • Position or policy statements • New programs or activities • Committee or task force membership Administrative Council Chair Avni Cirpili, MSN, RN Administrative Council for APNA Members* Advanced Practice RN Council Co-Chairs Sattaria Dilks, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC Michael Terry, DNP, APRN-PMH/FNP Advanced Practice RN Council for APNA Members* Child & Adolescent Council Co-Chairs Vanessa Genung PhD, PMH-NP, LMSW-ACP, LMFT, LCDC Sue Marie Odegarden, MA, MS, BSN Child & Adolescent Council for APNA Members* Education Council Co-Chairs Edna Hamera, PhD, ARNP Barbara J. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:45:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3733 APNA Member Involvement:  APNA's most valuable asset is its members! Member involvement is what shapes and drives APNA. Here are ways that you can get involved and join psychiatric mental health nurses from all over in advancing and advocating for your profession: Committees: APNA members play a key role in the organization's direction and policies through their involvement in its institutes, councils, committees, and task forces. Board of Directors Institutes Councils Committees & Task Forces How to Join a Committee    Committees on Member Bridge   Chapters: You can also get involved in APNA at the local chapter level. Mon, 06 May 2013 13:18:00 GMT http://www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3793 APNA's 2013 Elections process has begun - NOW is the time to consider taking a leadership position with your organization of professionals! The Call for Nominations is now closed. Information regarding the slate of candidates and voting coming soon! APNA continues to grow and expand thanks to a dynamic membership and exceptional past and present board members. Joining the Board of Directors or Nominating Committee will provide you with the opportunity to hone your leadership abilities, make significant contributions to our association and the future of psychiatric mental health nursing, and establish lasting relationships with colleagues from across the world. Mon, 06 May 2013 12:35:00 GMT