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Attendees enjoyed sessions, networking, and touring at the conference.
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| AAACN 2018 Conference a Sunny Success!
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The AAACN 43rd Annual Conference, May 9-12, in Lake Buena Vista, FL, was the second highest-attended conference in AAACN’s history, with just under 1,200 attendees.
If you joined us in Florida, please share your favorite moment(s) on the AAACN Facebook and Twitter pages (use #AAACN2018). You may also send photos and captions to aaacn@aaacn.org.
Stay tuned for a full report and photos in the June issue of this newsletter.
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Hurry! Earn Your Conference CNE Credits
by June 4
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Conference attendees, to earn your contact hours, you must complete your session evaluations in the AAACN Online Library by June 4. Be sure to log in using your AAACN.org username and password so you’re recognized as a paid attendee. You will also receive email notices about the deadline.
Having trouble accessing the evaluations? Download our helpful flyer
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The Board of Directors, shown from left: Christine Ruygrok, Quanna Batiste, Wanda Richards, Kristene Grayem, Kathy Mertens, M. Elizabeth Greenberg, Anne Jessie, Kathleen Martinez, and AAACN CEO Linda Alexander.
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| Meet Your 2018-2019 AAACN Board of Directors
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Kathy Mertens was inducted into her new post as AAACN president at the conference and will lead the association in 2018-2019.
Click below for a full list of the AAACN Board of Directors
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| 2019 Conference Presenters Needed: Submit Your Abstract
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Speakers: Oral abstracts were due May 30, 2018.
Poster Presenters: Poster abstracts due December 15, 2018.
Visit aaacn.org/conference for submission criteria and guidelines.
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| Scope and Standards of Practice for Professional Telehealth Nursing, 6th Edition
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The Scope and Standards of Practice for Professional Telehealth Nursing, 6th Edition aligns telehealth nursing with extensive health care environmental and technological transformation.
The Scope presents new thinking about telehealth as an integral component of today’s professional health care practice.
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CCTM™ Certification Prep CE Series – September 17, 2018 - November 22, 2018
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Prepare for the Certified in Care Coordination and Transition Management (CCCTM®) exam presented by AAACN and Nurse.com. The program includes AAACN's CCTM Course modules, three live webinars with sample questions, a practice test, and an interactive classroom.
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Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Review Focused CE Series - July 9, 2018 - August 23, 2018
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Prepare for the ambulatory care nursing certification exam with this series of interactive webinars.
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Member Recognition/Opportunities
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| AAACN Member Receives National Award
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Anabel Quintanar was recently recognized as the recipient of the 2018 VA Secretary’s Awards for Excellence in Nursing and Advancement of Nursing Programs in the Registered Nurse staff role. This is considered the highest award for nursing within the VA.
“AAACN has been instrumental in helping me obtain this award,” Quintanar said. “I joined AAACN about 4 years ago, got involved right away, and have seen my leadership and nursing skills grow so much. Being a participant in the VA SIG has helped tremendously as well. As an ambulatory care nurse, it is an honor to have been selected.”
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| Member-Get-a-Member Campaign Begins
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AAACN’s annual Member-Get-A-Member campaign has kicked off to a great start for 2018, with 26 members recruiting 27 new members in the first month.
Congratulations to April’s winner, AAACN member Katherine Converse, who recruited her colleague, Alicia Murphy, and won $50 in AAACN credit as part of our campaign, which runs April to December annually.
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| Special Welcome: New Tennessee LNG
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The Middle Tennessee Local Networking Group (LNG) held its inaugural meeting in April. This LNG plans to hold quarterly meetings and looks forward to recruiting local nurses who share their passion for ambulatory care nursing. If you’re interested in joining, contact LNG President Cathey Hunter at Cathey.Hunter@vumc.org.
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SIG/TF Committee Spotlight
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Introducing the CCTM SIG
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The new Care Coordination and Transition Management (CCTM) SIG made its debut at the recent AAACN 2018 Conference. The SIG, which will be led by inaugural Chair Misty Landor, and Chair-Elect Diane Davis, was created by the CCTM Toolkit Task Force members who recognized a need for more CCTM collaboration among nurses. The SIG will update the upcoming online toolkit regularly to keep AAACN members informed on the latest evidence-based tools, research, and knowledge.
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Look for a newly designed ViewPoint newsletter when you receive your May/June issue in the mail. You'll also receive access to an online dynamic digital issue.
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ViewPoint Announces New Column Editors
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Please welcome our newest ViewPoint column editors:
- Leadership column: Karol DiBello
- Safety column: Amy Eilertsen
Karol and Amy will work with previous editors, Joan Pate and Sarah Muegge, on the transition. A special thanks goes to Joan and Sarah for their excellent stewardship of these columns.
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CCCTM News
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Helen Vigh
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Helen Vigh Named 2018 ‘CCCTM of Distinction’
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Helen Vigh, BSN, RN, CCCTM, of Garrettsville, OH, has received the CCCTM of Distinction Award for her work promoting the value of certification on a broad scale.
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See Who Just Got CCCTM Certified
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Have you earned your Certified in Care Coordination and Transition Management (CCCTM®) credential? Then you're included in MSNCB's online list. Congratulations! (Updated regularly — check back if your name hasn't yet been posted.)
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Nursing and Industry News
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Telehealth Services in Ambulatory Care EPs Reduced
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As of July 1, approximately 25% of applicable elements of performance (EPs) in the Joint Commission’s ambulatory care program will no longer apply to organizations that primarily provide surgical and nonsurgical services via a telehealth platform. (The Joint Commission newsletter; 5/16/18)
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Why Nursing Matters More Than Ever
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“Nurses all over the world provide care, compassion, and kindness as well as skill and technical expertise. What a comfort that is in a rapidly changing world, when society itself has changed beyond belief.” (The Globe and Mail, 5/4/18)
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Just For You
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Put Some Spring in Your Step with this Green Broth
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This recipe caught our eye and made us feel happy and energized for spring, and we didn’t even make it yet! It’s a magical swirl of Swiss chard, soba noodles, and fresh herbs. Enjoy! (Dolly and Oatmeal, 5/3/18)
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Contact the National Office if you have questions about membership, need help logging in, and more. aaacn@aaacn.org
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