Professional Organizations In Nursing
Professional organizations in nursing play decisive role in the progression of solutions, development of the efficacy and extraordinary work that is vital to the healthcare organizations (Matthews, 2012). Many professional and personal benefits may be obtained when joining a professional organization. Furthermore, belonging to a professional organization allows nurses to network and advocate for patients, community, and healthcare reform (Kitson, 1989).
On November second at nine in the morning, I had an opportunity to attend the Arkansas Nurses Association's 104th Annual Convention at the Embassy Suites in Little Rock, Arkansas. This year's convention was "The Year of the Healthy Nurse," and the first presenter was Holly Carpenter BSN, RN discussing "Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation Grand Overview Challenge." Approximately seventy-five nurses were in attendance for this presentation. Holly Carpenter BSN, RN described …show more content…
Margo Bushmiaer, MNSc, RNP, NCSN, has worked fifteen years as the Coordinator of Health in the Little Rock School District. She served as a Consultant to the American Academy of Pediatrics on the TEAMS grant (Enhancing School Health Services). She has serve been an active member of the Arkansas Student Nurses Association for over 20 years. Additionally, I conversed with Ashley Davis, MNSc, RN, CNE, who has been nursing approximately 20 years. She is currently a Clinical Instructor and Academic Coach at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. After she completed nursing school, she worked at Arkansas Children's Hospital in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, and then became an instructor at the Baptist Health Schools of Nursing. Furthermore, I had the pleasure of meeting a few other nurses at the table where I was sitting, which included, Hillary Creech, APRN and Dr.
On November second at nine in the morning, I had an opportunity to attend the Arkansas Nurses Association's 104th Annual Convention at the Embassy Suites in Little Rock, Arkansas. This year's convention was "The Year of the Healthy Nurse," and the first presenter was Holly Carpenter BSN, RN discussing "Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation Grand Overview Challenge." Approximately seventy-five nurses were in attendance for this presentation. Holly Carpenter BSN, RN described …show more content…
Margo Bushmiaer, MNSc, RNP, NCSN, has worked fifteen years as the Coordinator of Health in the Little Rock School District. She served as a Consultant to the American Academy of Pediatrics on the TEAMS grant (Enhancing School Health Services). She has serve been an active member of the Arkansas Student Nurses Association for over 20 years. Additionally, I conversed with Ashley Davis, MNSc, RN, CNE, who has been nursing approximately 20 years. She is currently a Clinical Instructor and Academic Coach at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. After she completed nursing school, she worked at Arkansas Children's Hospital in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, and then became an instructor at the Baptist Health Schools of Nursing. Furthermore, I had the pleasure of meeting a few other nurses at the table where I was sitting, which included, Hillary Creech, APRN and Dr.