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Update The Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses, Inc. Volume 33 | Number 4 | August/September 2011 CONTENTS Dear SOHN of SOHN’s certification program President’s Message ..........1 Colleagues and has successfully produced many Cindy Dawson, SOHN President Friends, CORLNs. Our educational programs are “second to none” as SOHN offers San Francisco’s Time to two national programs annually. The Hidden Treasures .............3 celebrate!!! SOHN role of the local and regional chapters is commemorating provides networking and educational 35th Anniversary Congress ...4-6 35 years offerings across the nation. as a national specialty nursing The Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing 2011 Annual Reports .......6-10 organization in San Francisco at Foundation (ENT-NF) plays a the Annual Congress and Nursing significant role in the organization. Welcome New Members . .11 Symposium, “Golden Opportunities in ENT-NF, funded by donations from SOHN Calendar .............12 ORL Nursing: Celebrating 35 Years.” individuals, corporations and health The educational offerings and social care providers, advances the art and events are sure to be exceptional. science of nursing through education The goal of the program is to provide and research. Please participate in ORL nursing professionals learning the “Drive for 35 Campaign.” This and networking opportunities that campaign is an effort to celebrate enhance and develop practice, the 35th anniversary and invest in the mentoring and leadership skills. As future of ORL nursing. ENT-NF has a we anticipate this 5-day event in one goal of $35,000! I know we can do it! of the most beautiful US cities, let’s SOHN represents a nursing take time to reflect on 35 years of specialty with highly diverse patient SOHN accomplishments. population. The Special Interest The Society of Otorhinolaryngology Groups (SIG) are actively focused and Head-Neck Nurses, Inc. was on these patient subspecialties and organized in 1976 by a handful provide an avenue for these nurses of ORL nurses. Over the years to connect. The SIGs share updates the organization has grown and in current treatments and technology maintained a strong membership that enhance specialty care. SOHN’s despite changes in healthcare and website has developed from infancy economic challenges. SOHN’s to a constantly evolving site that is publications are scholarly and meet both educational and informational. the needs of the membership. Thanks to all our web editors over the SOHN is dedicated to “life long years. learning” as a requirement for Many SOHN committees and ORL nursing. Nearly 200 nurses taskforces benefit ORL nurses. have achieved and maintained The members that volunteer to certification in the specialty. Nurse lead and coordinate these groups specialty certification is a voluntary are unmatched in commitment to strategy that validates a nurse’s our specialty. Countless hours are clinical expertise (Kendall-Gallagher devoted to guideline development, & Blegen, 2009). The energy and on-going review of scope and work devoted to the development Continued pg 2 Continued from pg 1 Update is a publication standards and communicating with The President’s Reception is of the Society of members on the latest developments Sunday evening at the Aquarium Otorhinolaryngology and in the areas of education, practice, of the Bay — please join me for a research and government relations. delightful time. SOHN is providing Head-Neck Nurses, Inc. The members that have and transportation for a Night Bus Tour continue to volunteer time to lead of San Francisco’s beautiful light President the organization are priceless. displays and a stop at Fisherman’s Cindy J. Dawson MSN RN CORLN From the mid-1970’s to the present Wharf for dinner and shopping. Get President-Elect these nurses have contributed up and walk on Sunday morning on to the success of SOHN. While Nob Hill-who knows, you may be Mary B. Huntoon MSN RN impossible to mention them all in in the 2011 video on our Facebook Vice-President this message, they will always be page. The Social Media Coordinator, Erin Ross MS APRN BC NP CORLN remembered. SOHN continues to Kari McConnell, has some ideas up build relationships/partnerships with her sleeve! Treasurer other professional societies including The May 2011 Update and the Sharon J. Jamison RN CORLN the AAO-HNS. Last but not least, a SOHN website provide a full listing dedicated senior staff working at the of Congress educational offerings. Secretary SOHN Headquarters along with the Congress 2011 will continue to Maggie Chesnutt MSN FNP-C CORLN Executive Director, Sandye Schwartz be eco-friendly and handouts for have brought the organization to the presentations are online. The where it is today-solid, productive session handouts are available Please Send Publication and recently reaccredited by the before and after the meeting. The Information to the Editor ANCC for FOUR MORE YEARS. SOHN Business meeting is slated Sandra L. Schwartz MS RN CORLN Many activities and presentations for Monday, September 12th. Please Executive Director during the upcoming Congress in attend to hear the new business San Francisco will involve SOHN of the society and vote for your SOHN National Headquarters past, present and future. The favorite candidates. In the July 2011 207 Downing Street keynote speaker, Diana Jordan, Update the candidates have shared New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 will provide the “kick-off” with her professional information and position Phone: 386-428-1695 humor and entertainment. The statements. I found these candidates’ Fax: 386-423-7566 featured presentation on “Laryngeal statements inspirational with values E-mail: [email protected] Transplant” will highlight the practice and qualities that will make SOHN of our SOHN nurses in the Bay area. proud to have these leaders in the As we celebrate our 35th anniversary organization. Reverend Jimmie Lancaster will Have a great summer and see you conduct a “Blessing of the Hands” in September. ceremony. Margie Hickey, past president of SOHN and well-known Sincerely, author and presenter will deliver the Website: www.sohnnurse.com closing address on “A Legacy of SOHN National Headquarters Cindy J. Dawson 207 Downing Street Nursing Leaders”. Cindy J. Dawson MSN, RN, CORLN New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 The social events include President, SOHN (386) 428-1695 a baseball game with the San www.sohnnurse.com Francisco Giants (last year’s World Reference: The Update is Published for SOHN by Series Champions) and Los Angeles Dodgers. We plan to “party” Kendall-Gallagher, D. & Blegen, M.A. (2009). Saturday night with our SOHN friends Competence and certification of registered and colleagues. This is the ENT- nurses and safety of patients in the NF Annual Benefit offering unique intensive care units. American Journal of gifts and prizes that our leaders and Critical Care, 18(2), 106-113. For Advertising Information on the chapter Presidents have coordinated. Update, ORL-Head and Neck Nursing or for information on publishing your corporate newsletter, contact us at 800-977-0474, or [email protected] 2 u Update www.sohnnurse.com August/September 2011 The Hidden Treasures of Recommended by the ENT Nurses of UC Davis Medical SanCenter Francisco The best thing about San Francisco and the Bay Area is Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Quince that it is a city of many “Hidden Treasures.” You can Alcatraz Tour Bar Agricole read every to urist guide and reviews, but there are still Angel Island (by Ferry) Absinthe so many fabulous restaurants, parks or activities that Treasure Island Flea Market Gitane you will not read about. The true “local” can tell you Pier 39 Farmers Market (Saturday Mornings) Masas where the “hot spots” are. We have compiled a list of places to go and see that we are sure you will love. Shopping Slanted Door San Francisco has good weather and bad weather San Francisco Water Bar throughout the year. In September, the average high of Union Square (6 major department One Market 71 degrees F and a low of 56 degrees F. However, stores , upscale boutiques) Greens (Vegetarian) with weather being so unpredictable, it is a good idea to Maiden Lane (upscale retailers) Range pack a light jacket. Gumps (high end) Francis 8 Brady Place Nopalito Carmel Delfina Piccola Flour and Water Downtown Camel (Ocean Avenue) Butterfly Oakland/Berkeley La Ciccia (Sardinian) Tail of the Yak (Women’s Apparel) Incantino Tiende Ho (Women’s Apparel) Beethovens (German) Brynne Walker Scomas (Fisherman’s Wharf) Things to Do Napa Gaylords (Indian) Downtown Napa Legion of Honor Jardiniere De Young Museum Carmel/ Monterey Coit Tower Carmel Belle San Francisco Zoo Bicyclette California Academy of Sciences Esteban Golden Gate Park Fresh Cream Places to Eat Bistro Moulin o Aquarium San Francisco o Planetarium Top of the Mark (Intercontinental Mark Hopkins) o Japanese Tea Garden and Ceremony Rotunda Restaurant (Neiman Marcus) o Conservatory of Flowers Little Star Pizza (Mission District) Haight- Ashbury Panta Rei- Italian (Columbus Avenue) San Francisco Symphony Firenze by Night- Italian (Stockton Street) American Conservatory Theatre (ACT) Restaurants on Pier 39 Berkeley Beach Blanket Babylon Boulevard Chez Paniesse Alice Waters San Francisco Ballet Acme Bread Embarcadero area Napa/Sonoma San Francisco Museum of Art (SFMOMA) The Girl and the Fig (Sonoma) Angele San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design San Francisco Opera Zuni Café St. Helena Yank Sing Mustards August/September