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Message from Pat Nierstedt  - 2012 NJENA President

                                                                                                                                                    

Greetings & Welcome to the New Year!!

This month marks the beginning of my year’s journey as your New Jersey ENA president.
I would like to thank Anne Stefanoski, Immediate Past President for her mentoring and the
Executive Board for their support. I am excited to continue to move this NJENA along its
successful path, promoting the goals and expectations of our organization.  Although I
have served 3 years on the Board, I have a bit of anxiety as I take on this new challenge.
However as an emergency/trauma nurse for a many years, I am fairly certain I can handle
just about anything that comes my way.  As ED nurses know, we are thick skinned individuals.

The latest news from National ENA is the  recently revised strategic plan for 2012 through
2014 with the focus on four priorities; advancement of emergency care at home and
abroad, advocating for a culture of safe practice and safe culture, champion a culture of
inquiry, learning and collaboration, and expand and fortify ENA’s membership.  A copy of
the plan can be found on the ena.org website. NJENA will be collaborating closely with
National ENA in order to make us the “go to” organization for emergency nursing care;
we are the right professionals with the right talents to move this organization forward.
Be a part of this trip!!

By now you should have received your brochure for the 34th Annual Emergency Care Conference and Annual Meeting at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, March14th – 17th . Take part in the great educational offerings by expert faculty, learn about the latest products and services, and reconnect with friends and colleagues. Come join us for the NJENA State Meeting on March 14th followed by our vendor “Welcome Wine & Cheese Reception”, and the Thursday night NJENA Party with its “Broadway Empire” theme. If you have not received a brochure go to the njena.org website for more info and registration. More importantly, the conference cost is discounted for ENA Members, so take advantage and join ENA today. There is a discount rate for nursing students in their initial nursing program, as well.

I invite you to check out our njena.org website where there is a wealth of information including the listing of  meeting dates, contact information, scholarship opportunities, NJ ENA State awards (deadline Jan 27th), and ENPC & TNCC course listings. Remember new dates are added frequently, and again, these courses are discounted for ENA members.

 

Our next State meeting is January 25th, 4pm at JKF Medical Center, Edison (directions on website).  New nurses, seasoned nurses and student nurses are invited. In closing, as I begin my journey I look forward to meeting many of you in the coming months, please don’t hesitate to e-mail me at president@njena.org or stop to chat in Atlantic City.

Best Wishes,

Pat

Professional Development Scholarships Available
2012 Application Available Here

 

NJENA is affiliated with the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) at the State Level, chartered by the National Association (ENA), to implement its philosophy, objectives, and leadership at the State level, as well as to coordinate the professional activities of the chapters within the State in liaison with the National Level (ENA): General Assembly and the Board of Directors (ENA).
State Councils shall act in accordance with the bylaws and procedures established by the National Association (ENA).
NJENA will function as the specialty nursing organization for professional nurses committed to the advancement of emergency nursing. NJENA parallels ENA’s mission and vision for emergency nursing and emergency care.