Nurses Activism
Published Jul 22, 2001
NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN
10 Articles; 18,362 Posts
NURSE KAREN'S NURSING HIGHLIGHT Vol .3: National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA)
This weeks focus is on a nursing association trying to improve the care of the elderly. Those nurses and CNA's in long term care, assisted living, nursing homes, adult med-surg and home health should check out their online journal. Karen
National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA)
7794 Grow Drive
Pensacola, FL 32514-7072
Business: 850-473-1174
Fax: 580-484-8762
Contact: Belinda E. Puetz, PhD, RN
Email Address: [email protected]
website:http://www.ngna.org/
The National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA) seeks to influence the health of older adults by enhancing the professionalism of gerontological nurses.
Our mission is achieved by:
1. Providing a forum in which gerontological nursing issues are
identified and explored;
2. Developing and supporting educational programs for nurses,
health providers, and the general public;
3. Educating and informing the general public on health issues -
particularly those affecting older adults;
4. Supporting innovative approaches in gerontological health care
which will enable nurses, health providers, and the general
public to better meet the needs of America's aging population;
5. Disseminating information and research relating to
gerontological nursing to all interested persons;
6. Enhancing the professionalism of gerontological nurses and
providing a forum for interaction and the exchange of ideas.
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Membership includes subscription to Geriatric Nursing Journal.
Active: $75.00/yr (to increase to $90.00 Oct.1,2001)
Associate Member (non-nurses) $75.00/yr
Nursing Assistant(send certificate for verification) $60.00/yr
Student: fulltime undergraduates and Senior member over age 65 --$60.00 /yr
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Link to online Geriatric Nursing Journal.
http://www.harcourthealth.com/scripts/om.dll/serve?action=searchDB&searchDBfor=current&id=gn
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NGNA's Annual Convention : October 19-21, 2001, Denver, CO.
Coming of Age:Healthcare Perspectives for the new Healthcare Majority
Able to earn up to 25.2 Contact hours.
Full convention rate $349.00. Also able to attend fullday workshops for $69.00, non members!
Check out the multiple convention topics:
http://www.ngna.org/html/convention.htm