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March 2007Volume 31, Issue 2THE MONITORPresident’s MessageIt is great honor to serve all of youas your President in 2007. Our yearis off to a great start. California received the prestigious StateAchievement Award at the ENAannual Leadership Conference inBoston. This award representsdocumented achievements yourState Council completed in 2006.Achievement categories includedAdministration, Communication and Public Relations, Education, Membership and Government Affairs. I would like to recognize those who helpedprepare this timely document: your 2006 Board ofDirectors and the following members - Ellie Encapera, Jody Haynes, Jan Ogar, Janet O’Leary,Jackie Magnuson, Debby Rogers, Anita RuizContreras, Robert Toman, Tom Trimble, Anna Valdez, and Mark Wandro. These individuals pulledtogether in very short notice to work on this stateachievement over the holiday season. Their contribution is deeply appreciated.The January Cal ENA state meeting was quite asuccess in San Francisco. Our Bylaws/StandardizedProcedures will be updated and finalized this year.And our strategic plan for 2007 is also well underway.I want to congratulate the East Bay, Superior andGreater LA Chapters on their existing and newleadership and refreshingly active involvement in2007.The 2007 ED Summit in South Lake Tahoe, Redesigning the Future of Emergency Practice, on April18th -21st , is approaching and is in conjunction withour State Council meeting and followed by the newBasic Disaster Life Support course (for an additionregistration fee). All members are encouraged andwelcome to attend the State Council meeting wherethey can address issues in emergency nursing practice. For a unique educational experience, pleaseplan to come a day early and attend the ED Summit. Block rooms are still available, we are at 75%capacity as of March 1, 2007. To view the flyer andregistration form, go to pages 9-10 Registration isalso available online at www.calena.net. Just followthe link for Educational Opportunities. EMT andParamedic CE will also be awarded to those whoattend, so please encourage your EMS providers toregister.The ENA National Office has recently employedAnthony Phipps as our Communications Director.California members may have the opportunity to beinterviewed state-wide and nationally regarding thehealthcare crisis as it relates to emergency nursing.Watch our website for upcoming information.Cal ENA State Awards andScholarships are open. Pleaserefer to page 8 for details.Once again, thank you to eachone of you for your involvement and membership in yourprofessional emergency nursing organization. If at anytimeyou would like to reach any ofour committee chairs, chapterleaders or state board of directors, please feel free to emailus through www.calena.net.Inside this issue:Board2BDLS3Education4ENA History5Committee &Chapter News6-7Awards8ED Summit bro- 9-10chureMatthew F. Powers RN MS CE FormCEN MICPCal ENA President 2007 Next MeetingTahoe, April 191112
Cal ENA DirectoryBoard Members 2007President: Matt PowersPresident-Elect: Janet O’LearyPast-President: Robert TomanSecretary: Terri SturgillTreasurer: Jackie MagnusonTreasurer-Elect: Louise HummelDir-at-Large: Jody HaynesCommittee ChairsContact allCal ENAleaders at:CalENA.netChapter Leaders223224225226228230232253362378379442East BayCheryl BaldersonGreater LA Carol SnyderMid-ValleyEvelyn KimzeyOrange Coast Michael ViciosoSan DiegoLinda ChessmoreSan Francisco Angela HackenschmidtLoma Prieta Karen GroveSacramento Carole MennellInland Empire Terri M. SturgillChannel Islands Janet O'LearySuperior Kara L. DavisKern County Frances HarrisThe California Emergency Nurses Associationis a non-profit professional organization with amembership of approximately 2500.The State Council meets 5 times a year.Correspondence may be sent to:Cal ENAPresident Matt Powerspresident@calena.netThe Monitor is the Official Publication ofCalifornia State CouncilEmergency Nurses Association.The Monitor is published 5 times/year.For inquiries, article submission, orad placement, please contact the editor:editor@calena.netSponsorship Rates The fees per insertion are:Business card: (2 x 3.5) 1251/4 page: (3.5 x 4) 2501/2 page: (7 x 4) 450Whole page: (7 x 8.5) 800Page 2Bylaws: Robert TomanCal ACEP Rep: Lani WilliamsEducation: Anita FliggeEMS Commissioner: Jan OgarEMS Committee: Jan Ogar/Anna ValdezENAF/Fun Raiser: Diane SchertzGovernment Affairs: Debby RogersHistorian: Liz TaylorInjury Prevention Institute: Jackie JonesNational Board Liaison: Jeffrey JordanNewsletter: Mark WandroNursing Leadership In Practice:Julie Wanstreet/Deborah RodriguesPediatrics: Michael ViciosoRecruitment & Retention: Ellie EncaperaTrauma: Anita Ruiz-ContrerasWeb Master: Tom TrimbleTreasurer’s ReportAfter revenue of 43,690 and expenses of 16,603 sofar this year, our checking balance is 48,005. Oursavings balance is 91,476 after earning 256 in interest in the first two months of 2007.The addition of E-commerce to our State Councilwebsite www.calena.net has been well received by themembership for online registration for our upcomingConference in Lake Tahoe, NV, April 19-21, 2007. Iwould like to thank everyone for getting in your R&Ereports to me so that we can file our taxes in a timelyfashion. I will be scheduling a conference call quarterly with all Chapter Treasurer’s and CommitteeChairs. Dates to be announced and will be posted onthe website. Please do not hesitate to contact me orLouise Hummel, Treasurer-elect (treasurer-elect@calena.net) for any fiduciary concerns or questions.Jackie Magnuson, RNTreasurer 2007treasurer@calena.netOur founder, Judy Kelleher, has moved closer to herdaughter. She would appreciate letters of support. Shecan be reached at: The Commons10711 Thornton Rd. #220Stockton, CA 95209Cal ENA Monitor
National Disaster Life Support ProgramsIn 2003, the American Medical Association (AMA), inpartnership with four major academic medical centers and three nationalhealth care organizations,established the NationalDisaster Life Support(NDLS) training programto better prepare health care providers and emergencyresponse personnel for mass casualty events. The programis designed for hospital and pre-hospital medical providers and allied health staff including physicians, physicianassistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and others.The NDLS courses emphasize a comprehensive allhazards approach to deal with catastrophic emergenciesfrom acts of terrorism as well as natural disasters, explosions, fires and public health emergencies resulting frominfectious disease outbreaks. The series of courses includes Basic, Advanced and Instructor Courses.What about Triage? – is MASS Triage compatablewith other triage systems like START Triage?We consider most “triage tools” to be individual patientassessment tools. MASS Triage is a simple technique forrapidly sorting patients in their initial triage category before an individual assessment is performed – Move, Assess, Sort and Send. In the MOVE stage victims who areable are asked to move to a designated area, those unableto ambulate are asked to move and arm or a leg. Thosewho do neither are “ASSESSED” first. If someone wishesto use a system such as START, JUMP Start, Seiko, othertriage, this is applied at the “Assess” stage of MASS Triage. Therefore MASS is compatible with other triageschemes that are commonly used. There is little data tosuggest the use of one triage system over others, howeverdata does exist to suggest that the ability to follow commands is the best predictor of survival from trauma[1,2].We believe that MASS triage makes use of this fact.1. J Trauma 1995 Jan;38(1):129-35 2. Ann Emerg Med2001 Nov;38(5):541-8Is this really the “National Standard” disaster medicine course?Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS)We believe that the NDLS programs are well on their wayA 1-day review of all-hazards topics such as the healthto becoming the national standard. Although not formallycare provider's role in the public health and incident man- endorsed by the government as such, we have alreadyagement systems, community mental health and specialconducted programs and have instructors in over 33needs of underserved and vulnerable populations. Thisstates, and expect to train over 10,000 students this year.course is designed for physicians, physician assistants,We strongly believe that a national standard is needed tonurse practitioners, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, medical facilitate communication and operating standards during aexaminers, allied health professionals, health professiondisaster. We hope that these courses will eventually fulfillstudents, emergency medical technicians, paramedics,that need.emergency management and disaster relief workers.Isn’t this just another merit badge course?Topics include:As emergency healthcare providers, we treat emergencies All-Hazards Overviewon a regular basis, thus keeping our skills in these areasRegister for this Natural and Man-Made Disasters course at our Tahoe up to date. Disasters on the other hand, don’t occur on aregular basis, making training and continued training even Traumatic and Explosive EventsConference.more important to sharpen the skills needed to effectivelySee page 9-10 for Nuclear and Radiological Eventsmanage the medical consequences of disasters. When wasdetails. Biological Eventsthe last time you had to recognize the victim of a nerve Chemical Eventsagent exposure?What is the DISASTER Paradigm? Psychosocial Aspects of Terrorism and DisastersThe disaster paradigm is a mnemonic for remembering The Role of the Public Health Systemthe areas that need to be addressed during a disaster. Detection, Incident Command, Scene Safety and Security,Prerequisites: NoneAssess Hazards, Support, Triage and Treatment, Evacua6.5 Category 1 CME credits*tion and Recovery.Certificate of Training, valid for 4 yearsMarch 2007Page 3
Education and Event CalendarTNCC Dates: 2007March 20 – Carmichael,John Bressan 916/8645686March 22 – Redding,Susan High 530/221-0646March 24 - Santa Barbara, Denise McDonald805/569-7879March 28 – Redding, Susan High 530/221-0646March 30 – Pasadena, Nancy Rogers (Course Full)April 3 - San Jose, Anita Ruiz-Contreras 408/8856982May 1 – Chico, Judy Cline 530/332-5433May 3 – Roseville, Christy Frecceri 916/781-1382Call one of these providers for their next class:Selfridge, Sparger, Shea & Assoc.(800) 270-2500CME Associates (714) 998-2208Fazio/Ruiz & Associates (800) 339-2RNSParagon Education (800) 997-9937(previously Randolph Associates)Courses and Educational Events maybe addedor cancelled after publication. Please confirmdates with course directors or at:www.calena.net and then go to EducationalOpportunities for current course listings.Important DatesBoard and State Council meetingsENPC Dates: 2007March 21 – Modesto, ElaineParadis 209/548-7879March 21 - Los Angeles, IngeMorton 323/660-2450 X4455March 22 - San Francisco, JohnFazio 415/206-8196March 23 - San Diego, MartyApril 18 & 19: Lake Tahoe, in conjunctionwith “Cal ENA Emergency Conference”.July 12 & 13: San DiegoAugust/Sept: Conference Call - TBANovember 8 & 9: Los AngelesNext Newsletter Deadline: May 15Hay 858/966-8800March 28 – Modesto, Elaine Paradis - InstructorCourse 209/548-7879April 19 - King City, Dorothy Clonts 209/523-4590July 27 & 28 - Children's Hospital & Health Center- San Diego - Marty Hay 619/464-8680Dining at theHouse ofPrime Rib,January,2007CEN Review ClassesMarch 15 & 16, San Francisco General Hospital Cheryl Randolph, RN MSN 800/997-9937May 5 & 6, St. John’s Regional Medical Center,Oxnard - Judy Selfridge-Thomas, RN & SheilaSanning Shea, RN 805/988-2722Meeting at the Ritzin San Francisco,January, 2007June 15 & 16, Carmichael, Mercy San JuanHospital, Luken's Auditorium - Jeff SolheimContact: Judy Scott, Sacramento ChapterPage 4Cal ENA Monitor
We Were Roadrunners The continuing story of the early years of ENAhonor of representing ENA as the first elected organizaOn January 1, 1986, the Board for Certification for tion to chair the Federation.“ENA participated in two Tri-Council summit meetEmergency Nursing was incorporated as a separate notingsaimed at defeating the AMA's 'new Edsel', the RCT.for-profit corporation.At these summit meetings, nursing gathered to strategizeThe Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) wasdeveloped and piloted, with the first group of emergency and share plans for recruitment and retention in nursing.When the Secretary of Health convened thenurses completing the original procommission on nursing, ENA was asked tovider/instructor course in Hawaii.give testimony about the status of the nursingThe board of Directors completedshortage in the Emergency Department.the process of long range planning forthe organization and set in place aThe Scientific Assembly returned to Newyearly process.Orleans.The General Assembly voted toApproved a scope of practice statement;change the bylaws to extend the currentActivated the SIG for rural nurses;President's term until December 31, and thereafter , theAdopted a Code Of Ethics for Emergency Nursing;President would change office on January 1.Reached an average membership of 17,228 ;Scientific Assembly was in Hawaii and the firstThe light of emergency nursing shown brightly into theTNCC for both providers and instructors was held.new year."1985 - 1986 - Linda L. Larson1987 - Margaret M. McMahonMajor accomplishments of 1987 were many. including:Dissemination of TNCC nationwide;Appointment of a Special Committee on Trauma toaddress policy and standards of care issues;Creation of special interest groups within the Association, with initial emphasis on Managers, Rural, Pediatrics, and Trauma. Special issues of the Journal of Emergency Nursing were dedicated to each of the groups andformal meetings were held at the General Assembly;Implementation of the Pilot Project on AlternativeStructure in five states, based on the BRC evaluation;Implementation of Resolutions Forum and Issues Forum at the General Assembly;ENA President elected Vice Chair of the Nursing Organization Liaison Forum of ANA;Completion and dissemination of a number of positionpapers, including patient "holding" in the ED, and the roleof the nurse in the delivery of pre-hospital care.Scientific Assembly was held in Boston.The combination of dedicated staff, committee members and Board of Directors, with a solid financial base,and the support and commitment of the membership resulted in a truly rewarding and enriching year.1989 - Estelle R. MacPhailI've always felt that the key to success was pickingthe right people and giving them the room to 'produce'.Through the commitment and hard work of the individual member and dedicated staff, charges becamework plans and from work plans emerged results. Afew of the accomplishments from 1989 were:Created a day to honor each other with the designation of the First Wednesday of October asEmergency Nurses' Day;For the first time, contracted with a legislativeconsulting firm to monitor and address legislativeissues for ENA;Began exploring the creation of an EmergencyNursing Foundation for the purposes of educationand research;Completed a revision of the ENA Standards ofEmergency Nursing Practice and Guidelines for Excellence;The CEN Review Software was developed;H. Steven Lieber took over as chief executive;Scientific Assembly was held in Washington D.C.In summary, 1989 was noteworthy for working together on many fronts: we enthusiastically supported coalitions and collaborations with many othernursing, health care, and policy organiza1988 - Nancy Stephens Donatellitions toward common goals. It was a busy"1988 will be remembered as the year of the RCT andyear, and thanks to our members, with eachUnity in Nursing.small step, emergency nursing has a clearer“In January, ENA hosted and chaired the NFSNOcollective identity and greater collectivemeeting. At that meeting the Federation voted to incorpo- strength.rate, a truly historic show of unity. In July, I had theLiz Taylor, HistorianMarch 2007Page 5
Committee NewsRecruitment and RetentionThese are the most current totals for our 12 active Chapters as of February 2007. Our membership continues togrow.The national office is changing their membership database, assigning all members to local chapters by theirmailing address zip code. I will alert you when this transition goes live.Chapter # & Name11/06(223) East Bay215(224) Greater LA381(225) Mid-Valley183(226) Orange Coast227(228) San Diego297(230) San Francisco172(232) Loma Prieta188(253) Sacramento258(362) Inland Empire209(378) Channel Islands86(379) Superior74(442) Kern County19NCA No Chapter Assigned 462561Coalition of Nursing Organizations in CALiaison ReportThe Coalition held its final meeting in December. Onceall financial obligations are cleared, the balance of thetreasury will be donated to the California Nursing Students’ Association Foundation‘s “Flo’s Cookie Jar”which provides grants to assist students through financialemergencies to help keep them in school. The establishment of the California Institute for Nursing and HealthCare and other entities will provide a conduit for thework of the Coalition.Diane M. Schertz, CNOC LiaisonENA Foundation ReportThose who attended the Leadership Conference 2007 inBoston in February supported the Foundation by attending the “Too Live Nurse” show on Saturday night.The first online auction was extremely successful. TheFoundation plans on having another auction in May-Junetime frame. Individuals or chapters wishing to donateitems should watch the ENA web site for future information. When the auction is up and running—BID!Currently waiting for an updated list of deadlines forScholarship and Research Grant applications.Nationalis sponsoring a State Challenge fundraiser. If aRegarding “unassigned members”: New memstatedonatesa minimum of 5000, they may name abers who do not indicate a chapter preference,are assigned to a chapter based on their geographical location. scholarship.If any member wishes to change their chapter affiliation, A big THANKS to San Francisco Chapter for the donation of prizes at the January meeting which raised 225simply notify the Membership Services Office at Nafor the Foundation.tional by calling 1-800-2-GET-ENA.Diane M. Schertz, “FUNdrai er”To receive timely communications and optimalmembership services, we encourage all members to keepaddresses current with the National office. Only the indi- EMS Committeevidual member may make address, email and chapter Jan Ogar updated the committee on the following topicsdiscussed by the EMS Commission in 2006:preference requests online at www.ena.org.“Up for Grabs” Campaign ‘07This year we have 99 fully-paidmemberships to give to the chapter leadersto distribute as they see fit. These can beused as rewards or to recruit new members.If you have ideas for distributing them or ifyou wish to get one, contact your chapter officers.Ellie Encapera, ChairCal ENA Mailing Labels are available to approvedbuyers. Need to invite members to educationalevents? Contact Ellie Encapera, RN, Recruitmentand Retention Chair, for order processing andpricing at: miselliern@socal.rr.comPage 6Legislation EMT Certification (AB 2554) – opposed byCal ENA was vetoed. The State Trauma Bill (SB 1350)– supported by Cal ENA - is dead.State Trauma Plan was completed in September 2006.The plan is being referred to the Cal ENA Trauma Committee for review and comments. The full plan is postedon the EMS Authority web site at:/www.emsa.ca.gov/emsdivision/trauma plan final.pdf.System Standards and Guidelines were sent to theEMSAAC membership at the end of last year. Severalcomments were submitted. The EMS Authority is in theprocess of reviewing comments and making revisions.The draft will be sent back to EMSAAC for further review when completed. Kara Davis has been representingENA in this process.Cal ENA Monitor
Committee and Chapter Newsedness planning and provide information to memEMS Children - The drafts of the Emergency Department Guidelines for the Care of Pediatric Patientsbers about ongoing emergency preparedness activi(based on the AAP document) and the Pre-hospital Peties and initiatives.diatric Equipment for BLS/ALS Response Units have Increase focus on EMS practice including pilot studbeen finalized by the EMSC Technical Advisory Comies, research, field treatment protocol standards,mittee. The committee is currently working on guideEMS for Children initiatives and the development oflines for the transfer of pediatric trauma patients.specialty receiving hospitals (Heart/Stroke Centers,Directors Report – The report presented by Dr. CesarEmergency Department Approved for Pediatrics).Aristeiguieta at the December 6, 2006 meeting covered Increase the committee’s role in providing educathe important topic of substance abuse and addictiontional resources for members regarding EMS andamong pre-hospital personnel. The Authority is taking aEmergency Preparedness issues in the State of Calicomprehensive approach to the disciplinary process forfornia.addressing substance abuse issues including mandatoryDiane St. Denis, Chairevaluation by an addiction specialist.The Commission on EMS agenda and reports are avail- Chapter Newsable at:Loma Prieta has set their educational and nursing pracwww.emsa.ca.gov/def comm/120606agenda.asp.tice calendar for 2007. We alternate education and practice monthly. ENA Annual Update, our fundraiser, willDisaster Update: Anna Valbe held 17 May 2007 at Regional Medical Center of Sandez, Jan Ogar, and Diane StJose. Our president-elect, Genie Giguere, has resignedDenis provided the committeeher position, as she is moving out of the area to the Sacwith an update on the developramento Chapter area. Diane St. Denis has replaced herment of Cal MATS and Mediin this position.cal Reserve Corps (MRC). JanSan Diego’s Special events for 2007 include a 911 edurecommended that Cal ENAcational conference, July 12, to coincide with the Statesend a letter of support to thestate regarding the governor’s emergency preparedness meeting in San Diego, a Day at the Races, Del Mar, Sepinitiatives. Jan has invited Sam Bradley to speak about tember 5, and a holiday high tea, December 6th.Cal MATS and the field hospitals at the April meeting. Mid-Valley's next meeting will be on March 20, 2007 atJan discussed Pan Flu planning and the Department of 7:30 p.m. at the Sequoia Brewery on Olive Ave. inHealth Services (DHS) Hospital Surge Planning pro- Fresno. New officers for 2007 include: President Evelynject. The California Health Care Association (CHA)Kimzey, President Elect Susan Remaly, Treasurer Anitawill coordinate this 15 million dollar project. A consult- Eggleston and Immediate Past President-Suzanne M.ant will be developing the process.Kruzic.Anna provided the group with an update on the YearOrange Coast is still celebrating after their successfulFive HRSA Bioterrorism Preparedness Programeducational event in November. They had 120 attendees(BHPP) including the changes in participating hospital and raised over 10,000 for the chapter.deliverables: exercises, training, and NIMS compliance. East Bay is excited about their new 2007 officers. TheyJudy Scott provided an update from the Disaster Interest have budgeted 100.00 for the basket raffle at the TahoeGroup (DIG) including a summary of the current status Educational Event in April.of the ESAR-VHP program.Channel Islands plans to meet their challenges by visit2007 Goals:The committee discussed primary goals and objectivesfor 2007 and completed the EMS Committee portion ofthe Cal ENA strategic plan. The following are the priority areas that were identified for the EMS Committee in2007: Remain active in government affairs and monitorlegislation that would impact Emergency MedicalServices. Assume a leadership role in state emergency preparMarch 2007ing all their EDs to look for new blood.San Francisco is proud of their new president, AngelaHackenschmidt. Info on their March 14 meeting isposted on their web site: www.sfena.us. Also in March,there will be a CEN Review course in The City.Inland Empire is planning to co-sponsor an educationalevent with San Diego. They are considering movingtheir meetings to a quarterly schedule.Superior President Kara Davis reports they have hadsome really good meetings recently.Page 7
AwardsThe California Emergency Nurses Association grantsawards and scholarships annually. These awards are theCalifornia State Council Leadership Award and theChapter Leadership Award as well as the Daniel Kelleherand Entry-Level Scholarship. All information must besubmitted to the California State Council President, Matthew F. Powers no later than Friday, May 4, 2007. Theseawards will be presented during the July State Councilmeeting, to be held in San Diego on July 13, 2007.Leadership Awards (Two Awards)1) Each chapter may nominate one person for outstanding leadership for Chapter activities.2) Each chapter may nominate one person for outstanding leadership for State Council activities.2) The Entry Level Scholarship is awarded in theamount of 500 to a qualified applicantwho has been accepted to an entry-level registered nursing program. The scholarship also includes a one-yearaffiliate membership in the Emergency Nurses Association. This scholarship may be divided between two qualified applicants at the discretion of the State CouncilBoard of Directors.The written application must include:* Resume or Curriculum Vitae* Letter of intent written by the applicant, to include hownursing will benefit from your entry into the nursing profession* How the community will benefit from your nursingeducation* Photocopy or other proof of enrollment or acceptanceto at National League of Nursing accredited school.Each chapter may submit only one nomination in eachcategory. The written nominations must include a summary of the individual's activities involving their local Nomination for awards and scholarships must be submitchapter or State Council. The followingted to the California State Council President incriteria are considered:one of the following methods: Email:* Attendance at Chapter, State and Najpaemsnorth@aol.com or mailed: Matthew F.tional MeetingsPowers* Committee Chair or committee memAttn: Awards/Scholarshipsbership on State or Chapter level.2024 Oak Park Blvd* State and/or National Committee SerPleasant Hill, CA 94523vice in an appointed or elected position atand must be postmarked no later than Friday,any level and Contributions to ENA.May 4, 2007. Please contact your chapter leaders* The nominee must hold professionalwith any questions.nursing licensure in the State of California and be a curAgain, thank you for your dedicated practice in emerrent national ENA member.gency nursing.Matthew F. Powers RN MS CEN MICPScholarships (Two Scholarships)2007 CalENA State President1) The Dan Kelleher Scholarship is awarded in theamount of 1000 to a qualified applicant who is seeking Chapter Challengeto further their nursing education to a baccalaureate deAs we move forward with our exciting Education Eventgree or higher. This scholarship may be divided betweenin Lake Tahoe, we ask and challenge each Chapter totwo or more qualified applicants at the discretion of thedonate a gift basket representing specialties from yourState Council Board of Directors.Chapter, i.e. wine selections, foods, or any other creativeThe written application must include:ideas from your neck of the woods. Collected raffle funds* Resume or Curriculum Vitaewill be granted to the state and national organization for* Letter of intent, written by the applicant, to includescholarships and future education events.how the profession of emergency nursing will benefitBasket are to be brought by the Chapter or can befrom further educationshipped prior to the event directly to the hotel.* Involvement in ENA, including all offices or appointed Please contact me with any questions and confirmation ofpositions held within the organizationyour Chapter participating in this raffle prize.* Photocopy or other proof of enrollment or acceptanceMatt Powersto a National League of Nursing accredited school.Page 8Cal ENA Monitor
Annual Emergency ConferenceRedesigning the Future ofEmergency PracticeLake Tahoe, NV April 19-21, 2007Join us to network with colleagues andrejuvenate your spirit inS o u t h L a k e Ta h o e !Enjoy the best that civilization hasto offer amidst the incomparablebeauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Every comfort, luxury, andservice awaits your pleasure atMontBleu. As for Lake Tahoe, it isnot only one of the bluest, purestand clearest bodies of water in theworld, it is also home to world classski resorts, twenty-four hour gaming, and more. From swimming toskiing to relaxing at the spa, LakeTahoe and MontBleu have it all.COURSE DESCRIPTIONCal ENA invites you to attend our first annual educational conference. This event promises to be an excellent opportunity to learnabout the current state of emergency practice while offering aunique glimpse into what the future holds. Please join us at LakeTahoe to: Explore cutting edge topics in emergency practice. Enjoy time set aside for networking with emergency colleaguesfrom a variety of backgrounds. Meet and dialogue with state and chapter ENA leaders. Relax and have fun!Course objectives are to enhance the learner’s understanding of current andfuture issues in emergency practice. The course is designed for all disciplinesand clinicians involved in emergency care including nurses, physicians, prehospital personnel and students.CONTINUING EDUCATIONProvider approved by the California BRNCEP #5048 and EMS CEP # 56-0003for a total of 15.5 contact hours.OPENING DAY EVENTSConference Location:MontBleu Resort Casino and SpaLake Tahoe, NVCall for reservationsToll Free: 1-888-829-7630www.montbleuresort.comTo obtain special
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