Vol 13, No. 06 August 21, 2008
The August meeting was held at Gourmet & Co., in Johnson City, TN. Astra Zeneca sponsored the meeting, with the presentation on “Seroquel for Depressive Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder,” by psychiatrist, Dr. Finley.
Presentation Highlights
Business Meeting
The regular meeting of the Northeast Tennessee Nurse Practitioners Association was called to order at 7:30 PM on August 21, 2008, at Gourmet & Co., in Johnson City by President Vickie Lewis.
Approval of Minutes
- The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as distributed
Treasurer’s Report
- $13,368.34 as of August 21, 2008
New Business
- NETNPA has been solicited by different companies to run advertisements, banners, job postings, etc on our website. There are no guidelines in the by-laws regarding this. Vicki Lewis suggested the Executive Committee meet and discuss this further before presenting it back to membership again.
Old Business
- New board members to take positions next month:
- Linda Quillen to replace Paula Countiss as Treasurer
- Caludia Corradino and Teresa Martin to co-chair VP position and replace Kay Bone. The VP nominations were voted and seconded for unanimous approval.
- Much thanks to Paula and Kay for their years of excellent service.
Legislative News
- Jennie Walls seeking personal and organizational contributions to TN-PAC as the balance is low. TNA contributes these funds to campaigners that deemed friendly to nursing and advocate for nurses. No specific candidate has been named. NETNPA budgets $1000 annually for contributions to TN-PAC and it has not yet been made this year. Paula Countiss wrote the check for $1000 to TN-PAC and gave it to Jennie. Personal contributions needed by mid-Sept.
- TNA Membership encouraged as this is our collective voice for nursing and our advocates. Please join if not already a member.
- Wendy Vogel, FNP and fellow NETNPA member confronted Congressman David Davis who did not support HR-1108 Tobacco Act (which passed even without his vote). Wendy is congratulated on her efforts regarding anti-tobacco advocacy.
Education
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention Seminar at ETSU on October 3, 2008. Dr. Braeden to present (of the Braeden pressure ulcer scale).
- Please consider participating in the National Memory Screening Day November 18, 2008 sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Contact 866-AFA-8484 or info@alzfdn.org for more information.
Job availability:
- Washington County Health Department in Johnson City position placed on hold until October.
- The Oncology Department at Blue Ridge Medical Specialists is looking for FT NP with Oncology experience preferred, but not necessary. Please call Dr. Sue Prill at 423-968-2311 if interested.
- Johnston Memorial Cancer Center looking for FT Oncology NP, experience preferred, but not necessary. Please call Joe Davis at 276-739-2233
Next Meeting:
- Our next NETNPA meeting will be Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 PM at Peerless in Johnson City. Our speaker will be Dr. Bill McCann, allergist from Asheville. Our sponsor is Erica Loudy from Merck, who markets Singulair.
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