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InterAction The Official Publication of the American Assembly for Men In Nursing Spring 2015 - Volume 32 - Issue 2 40th Annual Conference Hilton Minneapolis September 24-26, 2015 1001 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota MN 55403 (Continued on page 2) Inside This Issue A Message from the President Bob Patterson, RN, MSN May 2015 2 40th Annual Conference Details It is hard to believe that the year is almost half over and it’s less than five months until the AAMN 40th Annual Conference, which 4 Chapter Happenings will be held this year at the Hilton Minneapolis, September 24-26, 2015. The AAMN’s Education Committee has been working hard on this year’s theme 5 Men in Pediatric Nursing Men Leading Interprofessional Practice: We’re All in This Together. Our goal is to describe the emerging concept of interprofessional practice and its role in encourag- ing teamwork among professionals and improving professional, organizational, and 9 AAMN: An Active Member patient outcomes. The World Health Organization (2010) describes interprofession- al collaboration practice as occurring when multiple health workers from different professional backgrounds provide comprehensive services by working with patients, their families, careers, and communities to deliver the highest quality of care across 11 Members’ Corner settings. Without care coordination, consequences exist that can lead to fragmented care that could result in negative patient outcomes. Continued on page 3 AAMN: The American Assembly for Men In Nursing Phone: (215) 243-5813 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aamn.org 2015 AAMN AAMN2015 2015 Annual Annual AAMN Conference Conference Board of Directors Overall Objectives: The overall objectives of the conference is to describe the benefits of interprofessional team approaches for patients and professional care providers. Explain the role of interprofessional basic and Bob Patterson, RN, MSN continuing education in facilitating care providers’ development of fully interprofessional clinical practice. President Describe the interprofessional opportunities for men as healthcare practitioners and their employing [email protected] organizations. Discuss interprofessional education (IPE) and its implementation into nursing education. William T. Lecher, RN, MS, MBA, NE-BC Immediate Past President Nursing Contact Hours: This activity has been submitted to the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association [email protected] (PSNA) for approval to award contact hours. PA State Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Edward J. Halloran, RN, BS, MPH, PhD Chairman of the Board Location: The Hilton Minneapolis located at 1001 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. [email protected] Room Rates: 159.00/night plus taxes. For reservations call 612-376-1000 or click here. Be sure to mention Lavoy Bray, Jr, RN, BSN, MEd the AAMN Group to receive the discounted rate. Rate cannot be guaranteed after August 21, 2015. Vice-President [email protected] Registration Fees: Take advantage of our early bird rates for members. Please click here for more details. Anthony Roberson, PhD, PMHNP-BC, RN Treasurer To register for the 2015 conference, click here. [email protected] For more information on the American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN), please visit our website or Jonathan Lee, BSN, RN contact The AAMN Headquarters at 215-243-5813. Secretary [email protected] Jerry Browne, RN, BSN Board Member [email protected] Robert Hess, PhD, RN Board Member [email protected] Jason Mott, PhD, RN Board Member [email protected] Mark Romportl, RN Board Member [email protected] Eric Williams, DNP, RN, CNE Board Member [email protected] Page 2 of 12 A Message from The President (Continued) The nation continues to face demographic shifts, with increasing numbers of people who need health care and are living with multiple, chronic conditions. This will create a demand for nurses like you, requiring cultural competence and the ability to work and lead in interprofessional teams. The passage and implementation of the Affordable Care Act adds additional challenges to health care delivery and wellness, while simultaneously presenting opportunities to improve the way we deliver care. In short, care coordination with the multidisciplinary team will be key to practice in the near future. This year’s AAMN conference will give our participants the opportunity to hear about interprofessional collaboration from the national experts in the field, better positioning you for the challenging healthcare environment, regardless of the level of care that you practice from. Topics will include interprofessional practice and education, shared governance, and partnerships, as the essential foundation for effective practice, plus more. You won’t want to miss this year’s conference! I look forward to the continued planning of what looks to be an amazing conference, as well as the chance to meet each of you. Until then, thank you for all that you do to promote men in nursing. Your commitment to quality patient-centered care does not go unnoticed! The AAMN Annual Conference presents you with many opportunity to showcase your organization including advertising, sponsorships and exhibits booths. Exhibit Booth • 10’ x 10’ Booths with 1-6’ draped table; 2 Side chairs; 1 Wastebasket; and 1 7” x 44” Booth ID Sign **Internet access and electricity are not included • Meal functions and reception within the Exhibit Hall for up to two representatives per booth space purchased. Additional badges can be purchased at $70/each • Your company’s product/service description and contact information in the conference Final Program • Recognition in Final Program and other marketing materials • Your company’s URL on the AAMN Web site for 60 days Exhibitors are responsible for the cost of electrical and internet service, etc. ASSIGNMENT OF SPACE: Every effort will be made to accommodate requests for booth assignments. AAMN reserves the right to make changes to the booth floor plan as may be deemed necessary. For more information on advertising and sponsoring opportunities, click here or contact Karen Mota at [email protected] or 215-243-5813. Page 3 of 12 Chapter2015 Happenings Annual AAMN Conference A warm welcome to our newest chapters: Chaffey College Chapter (Rancho Cucamonga, CA), Chico State College (Chico, CA), South Florida Chapter (Palm Beach, Broward & Miami/Dade Counties, FL), Dallas Metro Chapter (Dallas-Fort Worth, TX), Emporia Chapter (KS), Chamberlain College / Addison Chapter (IL) Members of the Mu Epsilon Nu chapter of Mercy College (Toledo) attended the college’s “1918 Awards Gala” on April 9, 2015 at the Park Inn Hotel in Toledo. The event recognizes outstanding contributions from students, faculty and staff at Mercy College. Chapter faculty Advisor, Bobbi Pratte, was a 2014 recipient of the Student Senate Outstanding Educators Award. The chapter has raised $600.00 through various fundraising efforts in support of the orga- nization, Veterans Matter. This money will provide housing for one homeless veteran for one year! We are also excited that the chapter will be sending 11 students to the AAMN Annual Conference this year! Mu Epsilon Nu Chapter President, Aric Hewitt (2nd from left) presents a check for $600.00 to Ken Leslie of Veterans Matters. The chapter has Plans are well underway for the New York City Men In Nursing Chapter’s adopted veterans issues as their charity of choice. annual conference. This year’s program, “Issues and Trends in Critical Care Nursing” will be held on May 16th, 2015 at NYU College of Nursing and will offer 4 educational contact hour credits. Registration can be done at www.nycmeninnursing.com. Meanwhile, just across the River, the Seton Hall Chapter (South Orange, NJ) hosted a program, “Pathways to Advance Practice”, on March 27, 2015. The pro- gram featured speakers Orlando Gopez, RN, CRNA, DNAP and Rob Hamilton, RN, MSN, APN, ANP-BC. Additionally, chapter members had an opportunity to learn more about global health issues when they attended the annual conference of the Committee on Teaching with the United Nations on January 30, 2015. Their participation was coordinated by chapter president, Gregory Turner, who had just participated in a medical mission in Haiti. The chapter wishes to recognize the following graduating members: Gregory Turner, Mathew Chapman, Karen Dally, Anthony Nickele, Swata Patel, Vibhuti Patel, Dhenu Patel, Browlyn Marquez. Congratulations to 7 student members of the Great Lakes Chapter of Illinois (Chicago) who will be graduating and pinned on May 8, 2015. Sadly, this will be the last group of men of nursing graduating from Chicago’s Daley College of Nursing. Our thanks to chapter advisor, John Barfield, for all he has done for these and many other students and novice nurses. The University of Miami Chapter is off and running, having just held their third meeting. The chapter has partnered with the Florida Marlins to sponsor a Testicular Cancer Awareness Day. The event includes premiere seating on the third base line and both pre and post game special events. Proceeds from ticket sales will support the fight against testicular cancer. Excelsior College student members from the New York Capital Region (Albany) will be participating in the school’s annual educational institute’s program, “The Power and Empowerment of Nursing”, to be held May 1, 2015. This Enthusiastic members of the Miami ‘Canes Chapter form their