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CANA Global CONNECT
Newsletter | Vol. 2, Issue 2 |September 2018
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Chief Editor's Note
The Evolving Field of Nursing Mei R. Fu, PhD, RN, FAAN Chief Editor
Nursing is an ever‑evolving field, with new innovations in technologies and practices arising every day. In this issue of CANA Global CONNECT, we explore new changes in nursing practices, such as Dr. Jing Jing Shang’s work on home health care; as well the changing demographics of registered nurses through Professor Fidelindo Lim’s article on NYC Men in Nursing. The stellar work by Dr. Shang and Professor Lim highlights the importance of diversity in both nursing practices and personnel. Home health care increases the efficiency of health care services for patients; however, it comes with different risks for patients, such as infection, that must be addressed. Similarly, the growth of male nurses in the workforce is important and necessary to address the diverse needs of patients that nurses encounter every day; however, it also requires male nurses to come together— such as through NYC Men in Nursing—to help its members to overcome the hardships that come with being a minority in the nursing field through mentorship and other community‑building events.
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President's Message
Dear CANA members:
Please join us at CANA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 10am to 2:30pm at Confucius Mannings Pharmacy Conference Room (36‑22 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11354). The AGM serves as an opportunity for CANA to inform members of what CANA has accomplished throughout the past year. At the meeting, the committee directors will give reports about their committees. Any changes or amendments to the bylaws and procedures can also be approved by the members at the AGM.
This is also an election year for CANA Executive Board Officers (President, VicePresident, Secretary, and Treasurer). The officers will be elected for a term of two years at the AGM. The Nomination Committee was announced by the Board of CANA at the monthly Board meeting on August 23, 2018. A mass email has already been sent to all CANA members about nominations and election of Executive Board Officers. To be eligible for an Executive Board Officer position, application forms must be submitted by candidates, or other supporting members, to the nomination committee. The candidate with the most votes at the AGM will be eligible to hold the position.
We encourage our members to join the CANA Executive Board and take a leadership role in the association. One of the functions of CANA is to provide opportunities for leadership training, working with a team and enhancing communication skills. CANA provides a platform not only for participation in community services, but also networking with other professional organizations. Please join us at the AGM on October 6, 2018. CANA needs your continued support!
Sincerely
Ada Leung President, CANA
You're Invited!
2018 Annual General Meeting
Date: Saturday ‑ October 6, 2018 Time: 10:00am‑2:00pm Place: Confucius Mannings Pharmacy, Conference Room 3622 Main Street Flushing, NYC 11354
Research Highlights
Infection in the Home Health Care Setting Dr. Jing Jing Shang PhD, RN, OCN Columbia University School of Nursing
The ultimate goal of Dr. Shang’s research is to improve patient outcomes and quality of care through nursing care. Her current research seeks to understand how best to promote quality patient outcomes and improve nursing services in the home health care (HHC) setting.
Infection is prevalent in HHC, the most rapidly growing health care sector. Infection prevention and control is challenging in HHC because of the uncontrolled environment, limited sources for infection control, and intermittent nature of the care. Despite this significance, the research in this area is limited and many of the HHC infection prevention and control guidelines are based on evidence from the hospital setting and/or expert opinion. Dr. Shang’s research inquiry tackles this healthcare issue from a variety of perspectives and makes important clinical and policy relevant contribution.
Read more about Dr. Shang's research »
Clinical Narrative
NYC Men in Nursing
Fidelindo Lim, DNP, CCRN www.nycmeninnursing.com https://www.facebook.com/nycchapter
Since its founding in December 2013, the NYC Men in Nursing, a chapter of the American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN), has grown tremendously and has accomplished so much! Its mission is to shape the practice, education, research, and leadership for men in nursing and advance men’s health. The roster of professional members come from 22 different hospitals and includes clinical staff nurses, home care nurses, professors and deans, nurse managers, nursing directors, and a deputy Chief Nursing Officer. Student members come from 15 different nursing schools within the NYC area. Read more about NYC Men in Nursing here »
CANA Community Connect
20th Annual CANA Fundraising Gala May 11, 2018 Mudan Banquet Hall
CANA’s Annual Fundraising Gala serves as our single largest fundraising event. The funds raised help us to support our scholarship program and our community services.
Our 20th Annual Fundraising Gala was held on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Mudan Banquet Hall in Flushing, Queens, New York. It was our most successful gala ever for CANA with over 300 guests including honorable guests Toby Ann Stavisky (Senator, 16th District) and Peter Koo (Council Member, 20th District, Queens). This year, our Outstanding Honorees were Main Street Radiology for Excellence in Community Engagement; Jyming Wang, MD, PC for Lifetime Achievement Award; Mingder Chang, PhD, for Excellence in Community Service; and Sue Ling Lee, RN, MPA for Excellence in Nursing Leadership.
Thank you to Dr. Jyming Wang who performed a Latin ballroom routine with her dancing partner, Mr. Delyan Terziev, at the Gala. Our guests enjoyed the great performance and music over a delicious dinner. They also enjoyed good conversations with friends and colleagues. We thank everyone who joined us and support us.
You can find the video for our 20th Annual Gala at https://youtu.be/uI7YWkegTg0. We hope to see you all at our next event.
Project ASAP NYC June 9, 2018 Rory Meyers College of Nursing, NYU
On Saturday, June 9, 2018, CANA had good representation at the All of Us Research meeting hosted by Project ASAP NYC held at the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. We met with many other community leaders and organizations who share our view of making sure Asian American health has adequate and equal representation when community health and research are being considered.
Chinese Wellness Day June 23, 2018 Center for Asian Health at Saint Barnabas Medical Center
On Saturday, June 23, 2018, we went to New Jersey to participate in the 3rd Annual Chinese Wellness Day for the Center for Asian Health at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. We promoted our organization and assisted with providing Chinese and English language blood pressure education.
Theresa Chan, our Associate Director of Activities Committee participated in the Health Careers panel to discuss how to become a nurse, what it is like, and the importance of joining groups such as CANA and OCA‑New Jersey to strengthen and to create positive change in the community.
Partners in Care Visiting Nurse Service of New York Chinatown
In conjunction with Partners in Care, CANA is holding monthly recruitment events at the Visiting Nurse Service of New York office in Chinatown to help health agencies to recruit Chinese speaking nurses. Due to the rising demand of bilingual health care personnel, it is important that CANA work with other health organizations to fulfill this need in our community.
Volunteering at Health Fairs
CANA volunteers participated health fairs to provide high blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) screening, to promote healthy eating, fall prevention, and mobility assessment. Our volunteers can speak Mandarin, Cantonese and other dialects. By volunteering in health fairs, our volunteers helped attendees to understand health information, thus improving compliance. So far, CANA volunteers have participated health fairs in Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New Jersey, with more health fairs scheduled in next two months.
Upcoming Events
Save the date for upcoming CANA events!
CANA Annual General Meeting ‑ Saturday, October 6, 2018
Member News
We are interested in how you are doing and want to celebrate our members' achievements! Please let us know about your professional achievements, such as nursing school graduation, awards, recent seminars members have presented in, articles and research members have participated in, and volunteer experiences, or personal milestones, such as weddings, addition of family members, or retirement, by emailing [email protected] with the subject title"Member News". Pictures may also be submitted.
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CANA Global CONNECT is the official e‑news magazine of the Chinese American Nurses Association (CANA) that is published quarterly as a benefit for its members.
Mission of CANA Global CONNECT:
Provide timely news and resources to nurses and healthcare professionals globally that can guide clinical practice. Showcase global nurse leaders and healthcare leaders who have made significant contributions to advance excellence in nursing and quality patient care. Communicate CANA updates and news
Chief Editor: Mei R. Fu, PhD, RN, FAAN Editor: Jeanna M. Qiu Associate Editor: Dr. Jing Jing Shang, PhD, RN, OCN CANA President: Ada Leung, RN, MPH Editorial Board: Ada Leung, RN, MPH, Jennifer Lo, RN, BSN, MA; Wendy Louie, RN
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