The November meeting of NETNPA was held at the Peerless Restaurant in Johnson City.  Novo Nordisk sponsored the meeting.  Dr. Foster, an internist from Knoxville, spoke on insulin therapy.

Secretary’s Report:  The minutes were approved by unanimous vote

Treasurer’s Report:  Current balance $13,289.67.

Old Business

              DNP:  Wendy Vogel spoke about the responses she has received thus far regarding the webcast aired on

                         October 6th.  She stated that the responses were mostly positive.  Discussion was held regarding 

                         the DNP momentum and how this will affect those in Tennessee.

           Fall Conference:  Kathy Sharp thanked all the participants and attendees of the conference which

                         was very successful.

New Business

           State-wide salary survey:  This is now available on-line.  Those in attendance were reminded

                         to go on-line to www.tnaonline.org to complete the survey.

            AANP legislative meeting:  Kathy Sharp recently went to Washington to a legislative summit

                         as our representative.  She reported that she was able to talk to 3 health policy liaisons from the

                         offices of Senator Alexander, Representative Jenkins, and Representative Lincoln.  The topics

                         addressed were FECA (Federal Employees Compensation Act), which currently does not allow

                         NPs to sign work compensation evaluations; the current Appropriations bill, which has cut

                         geriatric funding and remained level for nursing education; and the Medicare situation, including

                         the Part D difficulties and NPs not being allowed to order Home Health.

             Federal Motor Carrier DOT exams:  All NPs encouraged to sign up to be providers for

                         DOT exams so that NPs can be recognized and represented in the limited number of providers

                         that will be certified.  Go to www.nrcme.fmcas.dot.gov to register.

Jobs:      Cardiovascular Associates, P.C. in Bristol, has openings for 2 practitioners.        

Next meeting will be December 14th at 6:30 pm at the Meadowview Convention Center.  Please plan to attend to hear Dr. Finley speak, and enjoy our Christmas fellowship.