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NATIONAL GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING SECTION Official Section of the National Gerontological Nursing Association
POST CONVENTION REPORT The 10th Annual Convention of the National Gerontological Nursing Association was held in Washington, D.C., in September 1995. It was
day 2 of the meeting. There was standing room only for her presentation entitled "Planning for the Future: Social Security." Melodie Chenevert, always a popular speaker nationally, opened day 3 of the meeting with "Mysteries of the Universe: The Gee-whiz-that-explains -everything theory." The laughter in the Renaissance Hotel, where the meeting was held, could be heard outside.
Jean Watson
widely believed that this was by far the best convention in NGNA's history and a great convention by any standard. Among the highlights was a presentation by Jean Watson, director of the National League for Nursing and world famous for her nursing theory on caring. Dr. Shirley Chater, commissioner of Social Security, opened
Dr. Shirley Chater
GERIATRIC NURSING Volume 17, Number 1
Melodie Chenevert
The poster presentations were among the best received programs in the 10th Annual Conference. Thirty-one posters drew considerable attention from conference goers. Among them were "Integrating Quality Assurance and Staff Inservice Programs to Improve Oral Care in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia," by Ann McCraeken and Terri Jaeobson from Cincinnati; "OBRA-Required Inservices Can Be Creative," by Winifred Gnariglia, from Paramus, New Jersey; "Shaping the Practitioners
Ann McCracken
of Tomorrow: Establishing a Health Teaching Experience for Second Level Nursing Students," by G l e n e s B o e r m a and Linda Burden of Grand Rapids, Michigan; and "Development of a Gerontological Curriculum in an ADN Program," by Joy Cobnrn of Midway College in Midway, Kentucky. The NGNA Research Committee, chaired by L o r r a i n e Mion, deserves considerable credit for sponsoring this event and reviewing abstracts. Dr. Mion also presented a program entitled "Dissemination of Research Findings," with useful information for participants o n preparing an
Winifred Guarigli
NGNA Section 33
For Undergraduate Studies: Tracey Womble, Valdosta, Georgia
The Mosby Innovation in Practice Award Carol A. Tschop, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Ms. Tschop is president of the AGE Geriatric Education Institute, a creative nonprofit educational institution. AGE has developed an innovative geriatric nursing assistant training program and GAIN, a program that teaches participants to improve job-related academic skills on the job. Ms. Tschop is shown with Angela Stoops, director of Educational Services of the AGE Institute.
Linda Burden and Glenes Boerma
abstract or a poster presentation and presenting a paper.
1996 Annual Conference The 1996 NGNA Convention will be held in San Antonio, Texas. Convention dates are September 24-29, 1996.
New Chapters of NGNA The Chapter Ad Hoc Committee, chaired by Rachel McGrowder Lin, announced the approval of the
The New Judith V. Braun Clinical Research Award Sharon Leech Hofland, PhD,
Joy Coburn
following new NGNA chapters: Wichita, Louisville, and Ohio/ Kentucky/Indiana.
RN, received the first annual Judith V. Braun Clinical Research Award. This award is given in honor of past NGNA president, J u d i t h u Braun, PhD, RN, administrator at the Washington House in Alexandria, Virginia. The award was presented by Dr. Priscilla Ebersole. Sharon Leech Hofland also received the Clinical Research Award for her article in the September/October 1994 issue of GERIATRIC NURSING, "Infection in Long-term Care Facilities: Issues
AWARDS AND HONORS The Awards and Honors Committee made a number of presentations at the Washington D.C. Conference. Graham MacDongall of Cleveland, Ohio, made the presentations.
The Mary Opal Wolanin Scholarship Award For Graduate Studies: Joanna Kay Oberbroeckling, Dubuque, Iowa
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Carol Tsehop and Angela Stoops
for Practice." Drl Hofland is a professor in the College of Nursing at South Dakota State University.
THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT NGNA president, Mary Lou Long, of Boise, Idaho, presented the report to the membership. She reviewed the 1995 organizational goals: 1. Research: The goal was 25 posters and 1 poster paper presentation at the convention. NGNA exceeded that goal with 31 posters and 4 paper presentations. 2. Membership: The goal was 2000 members by December 1995. Membership is presently at 1807. 3. Chapters: Two new chapters were planned; three have been approved, and three others are in the process of being approved. 4. Collaboration: The goal was to increase collaborative efforts with other nursing/non-nursing organizations. NGNA has members now on three ANCC credentialling committees. An Ad Hoc Committee has been formed to plan other collaborative relationships. 5. Special interest group networks: The goal was to increase networking opportunities for special interest groups. At the convention, special interest groups for advanced practice and nurse assistants/licensed pratical nurses were formed. 6. Position statements: The goal was to take positions on significant issues. The Education Committee is drafting a position paper on integrating gerontology into nursing curricula. 7. Computer communication: The goal was to examine opportunities. The Board of Directors is presently reviewing a proposal to provide on-line computer service to NGNA members.
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8. Organizational structure: The goal was to review and restructure. Bylaw changes were drafted and sent to members for review and vote in December 1995. 9. Nomination process: The goal was to refine the process. Efforts are b e i n g made to increase the number of nominations for offices of NGNA. 10. Legislative issues: The goal was to develop a plan to enable NGNA to be current with legislative issues. The Government Relations Committee is presently working to increase the committee membership to work on this issue.
15. Publishing plan: The goal was to continue to work on publications through NGNA's relationship with Mosby Year-Book. A new Publishing Committee is one of the bylaw changes to be voted on by the membership. 16. Strategic planning: A research study using the Delphi Technique is presently in progress to assist the Board in strategic planning for NGNA's future. It will also help identify practice trends and priorities in gerontological nursing research.
11. Brochure revision: NGNA Management (Mosby) is developing a membership directory available in January 1996 and new brochures. 12. International Conference of Nurses (ICN) Participation: NGNA welcomed a presenter from Dublin, Ireland, a t the 1995 Washington, D.C., Convention. NGNA plans participation in the 1997 ICN Conference. 13. Financial reserves: Revenues are being increased through certificates of deposit. 14. Gerontology certification review course: The Board is working with Mosby to finalize this goal.
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DISCOVER A N E W HORIZON! Join the National Gerontological Nursing Association and discover how by sharing professional experiences we can grow in knowledge, reputation, and friendship. With your membership, you will receive a subscription to GERIATRICNURSING!
NGNA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION ACTIVE MEMBER ASSOCIATE MEMBER
$60.00 $60.00
[3 RN
[3 LPN
(interested Allied Health Professionals)
STUDENT MEMBER NAME ADDRESS HOME PHONE SCHOOL
$45.00 TITLE STATE WORK PHONE EMPLOYER
ZIP
NGNA supports furthering the education of those individuals dedicated to the profession of gerontological nursing, ff you would like to contribute to our scholarship campaign, you may include your contribution with your membership check.
CONTRIBUTION FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND Q $5 [3 $10 [3 $25 Q Other $ _ _ Please complete and mail this form with your check (made payable to NGNA). NGNA 7250 Parkway Drive, Suite 510 Hanover, MD 21076
GERIATRIC NURSING Volume 17, Number 1
NGNA Section 35
NATIONAL GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING ASSOCIATION C ~ ~ ~ F ~ oR P ~ ~ o T oE o R oS
ANNUAL C O N V E N T I O N SEPTEMBER 26-29, 1996 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS DUE DATE: MAY 1, 1 9 9 6 The National Gerontological Nursing Association Annual Convention is the premiere event for gerontological nursing specialists. It is designed to provided nurses with an exciting, useful learning experience in all dimensions of gerontological nursing--professional, economic, and political. Posters of completed and ongoing nursing research will be considered, as well as innovative nursing practice approaches, so take this opportunity to showcase your department or institution with a poster presentation of your project. If you are chosen, we will provide you with a 6-foot skirted table for your display. Time will be set aside when you will need to be present at your table to discuss your project with attendees, and you will receive special mention in the conference handbook and a gift from the conference planning committee.
Criteria for r e v i e w w i l l be t h e f o l l o w i n g : 9 Clear statement of the problem, statement/purpose, specific goals, research, questions, or hypotheses 9 Background and significance of the project 9 Methods, if a research project: design, sample, data collection procedures, data analysis or plans for analysis 9 Implications for nursing 9 Accurate grammar and spelling You will receive postcard notification of receipt of your proposal within 3 weeks of receipt. You will received notification of acceptance or nonacceptance of your poster proposal by June 1, 1996.
Please send four copies of your poster proposal (one-page abstract); three should have all references to your institution or any persons removed so that judging is not compromised by reviewers' knowledge of you or your place of employment. If your application is accepted we will use the one copy with your name and affiliation in the program handout. Please use the sample abstract as your guide for that copy. Send it to the f o l l o w i n g address: Christy Stewart Program P l a n n i n g Mosby-Year Book, Inc. Division of C o n t i n u i n g Education and Training 11830 WestHne Industrial Drive St. Louis, MO 63146 Telephone: 1-800-325-4177 ext. 2863 Fax 314-453-4172
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January/February 1996 GERIATRIC NURSING
POST CONVENTION REPORT The 10th Annual Convention of the National Gerontological Nursing Association was held in Washington, D.C., in September 1995. It was
day 2 of the meeting. There was standing room only for her presentation entitled "Planning for the Future: Social Security." Melodie Chenevert, always a popular speaker nationally, opened day 3 of the meeting with "Mysteries of the Universe: The Gee-whiz-that-explains -everything theory." The laughter in the Renaissance Hotel, where the meeting was held, could be heard outside.
Jean Watson
widely believed that this was by far the best convention in NGNA's history and a great convention by any standard. Among the highlights was a presentation by Jean Watson, director of the National League for Nursing and world famous for her nursing theory on caring. Dr. Shirley Chater, commissioner of Social Security, opened
Dr. Shirley Chater
GERIATRIC NURSING Volume 17, Number 1
Melodie Chenevert
The poster presentations were among the best received programs in the 10th Annual Conference. Thirty-one posters drew considerable attention from conference goers. Among them were "Integrating Quality Assurance and Staff Inservice Programs to Improve Oral Care in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia," by Ann McCraeken and Terri Jaeobson from Cincinnati; "OBRA-Required Inservices Can Be Creative," by Winifred Gnariglia, from Paramus, New Jersey; "Shaping the Practitioners
Ann McCracken
of Tomorrow: Establishing a Health Teaching Experience for Second Level Nursing Students," by G l e n e s B o e r m a and Linda Burden of Grand Rapids, Michigan; and "Development of a Gerontological Curriculum in an ADN Program," by Joy Cobnrn of Midway College in Midway, Kentucky. The NGNA Research Committee, chaired by L o r r a i n e Mion, deserves considerable credit for sponsoring this event and reviewing abstracts. Dr. Mion also presented a program entitled "Dissemination of Research Findings," with useful information for participants o n preparing an
Winifred Guarigli
NGNA Section 33
For Undergraduate Studies: Tracey Womble, Valdosta, Georgia
The Mosby Innovation in Practice Award Carol A. Tschop, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Ms. Tschop is president of the AGE Geriatric Education Institute, a creative nonprofit educational institution. AGE has developed an innovative geriatric nursing assistant training program and GAIN, a program that teaches participants to improve job-related academic skills on the job. Ms. Tschop is shown with Angela Stoops, director of Educational Services of the AGE Institute.
Linda Burden and Glenes Boerma
abstract or a poster presentation and presenting a paper.
1996 Annual Conference The 1996 NGNA Convention will be held in San Antonio, Texas. Convention dates are September 24-29, 1996.
New Chapters of NGNA The Chapter Ad Hoc Committee, chaired by Rachel McGrowder Lin, announced the approval of the
The New Judith V. Braun Clinical Research Award Sharon Leech Hofland, PhD,
Joy Coburn
following new NGNA chapters: Wichita, Louisville, and Ohio/ Kentucky/Indiana.
RN, received the first annual Judith V. Braun Clinical Research Award. This award is given in honor of past NGNA president, J u d i t h u Braun, PhD, RN, administrator at the Washington House in Alexandria, Virginia. The award was presented by Dr. Priscilla Ebersole. Sharon Leech Hofland also received the Clinical Research Award for her article in the September/October 1994 issue of GERIATRIC NURSING, "Infection in Long-term Care Facilities: Issues
AWARDS AND HONORS The Awards and Honors Committee made a number of presentations at the Washington D.C. Conference. Graham MacDongall of Cleveland, Ohio, made the presentations.
The Mary Opal Wolanin Scholarship Award For Graduate Studies: Joanna Kay Oberbroeckling, Dubuque, Iowa
34
NGNA Section
Carol Tsehop and Angela Stoops
for Practice." Drl Hofland is a professor in the College of Nursing at South Dakota State University.
THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT NGNA president, Mary Lou Long, of Boise, Idaho, presented the report to the membership. She reviewed the 1995 organizational goals: 1. Research: The goal was 25 posters and 1 poster paper presentation at the convention. NGNA exceeded that goal with 31 posters and 4 paper presentations. 2. Membership: The goal was 2000 members by December 1995. Membership is presently at 1807. 3. Chapters: Two new chapters were planned; three have been approved, and three others are in the process of being approved. 4. Collaboration: The goal was to increase collaborative efforts with other nursing/non-nursing organizations. NGNA has members now on three ANCC credentialling committees. An Ad Hoc Committee has been formed to plan other collaborative relationships. 5. Special interest group networks: The goal was to increase networking opportunities for special interest groups. At the convention, special interest groups for advanced practice and nurse assistants/licensed pratical nurses were formed. 6. Position statements: The goal was to take positions on significant issues. The Education Committee is drafting a position paper on integrating gerontology into nursing curricula. 7. Computer communication: The goal was to examine opportunities. The Board of Directors is presently reviewing a proposal to provide on-line computer service to NGNA members.
January/February1996 GERIATRICNURSING
8. Organizational structure: The goal was to review and restructure. Bylaw changes were drafted and sent to members for review and vote in December 1995. 9. Nomination process: The goal was to refine the process. Efforts are b e i n g made to increase the number of nominations for offices of NGNA. 10. Legislative issues: The goal was to develop a plan to enable NGNA to be current with legislative issues. The Government Relations Committee is presently working to increase the committee membership to work on this issue.
15. Publishing plan: The goal was to continue to work on publications through NGNA's relationship with Mosby Year-Book. A new Publishing Committee is one of the bylaw changes to be voted on by the membership. 16. Strategic planning: A research study using the Delphi Technique is presently in progress to assist the Board in strategic planning for NGNA's future. It will also help identify practice trends and priorities in gerontological nursing research.
11. Brochure revision: NGNA Management (Mosby) is developing a membership directory available in January 1996 and new brochures. 12. International Conference of Nurses (ICN) Participation: NGNA welcomed a presenter from Dublin, Ireland, a t the 1995 Washington, D.C., Convention. NGNA plans participation in the 1997 ICN Conference. 13. Financial reserves: Revenues are being increased through certificates of deposit. 14. Gerontology certification review course: The Board is working with Mosby to finalize this goal.
- - A n n Schmidt Luggen
DISCOVER A N E W HORIZON! Join the National Gerontological Nursing Association and discover how by sharing professional experiences we can grow in knowledge, reputation, and friendship. With your membership, you will receive a subscription to GERIATRICNURSING!
NGNA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION ACTIVE MEMBER ASSOCIATE MEMBER
$60.00 $60.00
[3 RN
[3 LPN
(interested Allied Health Professionals)
STUDENT MEMBER NAME ADDRESS HOME PHONE SCHOOL
$45.00 TITLE STATE WORK PHONE EMPLOYER
ZIP
NGNA supports furthering the education of those individuals dedicated to the profession of gerontological nursing, ff you would like to contribute to our scholarship campaign, you may include your contribution with your membership check.
CONTRIBUTION FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND Q $5 [3 $10 [3 $25 Q Other $ _ _ Please complete and mail this form with your check (made payable to NGNA). NGNA 7250 Parkway Drive, Suite 510 Hanover, MD 21076
GERIATRIC NURSING Volume 17, Number 1
NGNA Section 35
NATIONAL GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING ASSOCIATION C ~ ~ ~ F ~ oR P ~ ~ o T oE o R oS
ANNUAL C O N V E N T I O N SEPTEMBER 26-29, 1996 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS DUE DATE: MAY 1, 1 9 9 6 The National Gerontological Nursing Association Annual Convention is the premiere event for gerontological nursing specialists. It is designed to provided nurses with an exciting, useful learning experience in all dimensions of gerontological nursing--professional, economic, and political. Posters of completed and ongoing nursing research will be considered, as well as innovative nursing practice approaches, so take this opportunity to showcase your department or institution with a poster presentation of your project. If you are chosen, we will provide you with a 6-foot skirted table for your display. Time will be set aside when you will need to be present at your table to discuss your project with attendees, and you will receive special mention in the conference handbook and a gift from the conference planning committee.
Criteria for r e v i e w w i l l be t h e f o l l o w i n g : 9 Clear statement of the problem, statement/purpose, specific goals, research, questions, or hypotheses 9 Background and significance of the project 9 Methods, if a research project: design, sample, data collection procedures, data analysis or plans for analysis 9 Implications for nursing 9 Accurate grammar and spelling You will receive postcard notification of receipt of your proposal within 3 weeks of receipt. You will received notification of acceptance or nonacceptance of your poster proposal by June 1, 1996.
Please send four copies of your poster proposal (one-page abstract); three should have all references to your institution or any persons removed so that judging is not compromised by reviewers' knowledge of you or your place of employment. If your application is accepted we will use the one copy with your name and affiliation in the program handout. Please use the sample abstract as your guide for that copy. Send it to the f o l l o w i n g address: Christy Stewart Program P l a n n i n g Mosby-Year Book, Inc. Division of C o n t i n u i n g Education and Training 11830 WestHne Industrial Drive St. Louis, MO 63146 Telephone: 1-800-325-4177 ext. 2863 Fax 314-453-4172
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January/February 1996 GERIATRIC NURSING