Proclamation Signing June 14, 2012 @ 10:00 am CHCC Conference rm #3 (new bldg.)

Nurses Week 2010

Hafa Adai!

Once again Nurses week is upon us, our special week will begin from May 23-29, 2010. Please read the following so you can be informed about the activities.

Proclamation signing will be on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 09:30 am at the Governor's Conference Room at Capital Hill.

May 23, 2010 - Nurses Eucharistic Celebration (everyone is invited)
San Roque Parish Church
9:00 am (Nurses please come by 8:30hrs and bring a candle)

May 25-27, 2010 - Free CE's will be provided (see topics and schedule date and time below).

TUESDAY MAY 25 REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED BY DPH
0800: Dianne Esplin– “WIC and you”
0830: Maternal Child Health – “Early Hearing Detection and Intervention”
0900: Bertha Camacho: (Topic to be announced)
10:00: Dr. Chad Lowe – “Pain Management Basics”
11:00: Arielle Buyom – “HIV Prevention”
12:00: MCH – “Early Intervention Ser vices”
12:30: Lily Kapileo – “BEH Function”

WEDNESDAY MAY 26 REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED BY ADMINISTRATION
12:00: April Ricotta: “Opportunities in Advanced Practice Nursing”
13:00: Colleen Nutting – “Preventing Healthcare/Nosocomial Infections”
14:00: Allen Mijares – “Leaders: Heroes or Villains?”
15:00: John Moreno – “HIV/STD Effective Risk Counseling”

THURSDAY MAY 27 REFRESHMENTS BY DR. BALACHANDRA, LUNCH PROVIDED BY DR. GRANT
0800: Karlo Reyes: Dialysis
0900: Paige McDaniel: “Human Trafficking”
10:00: Dr. Shirish Balachandra: “Stroke”
11:00: Dr. Jean Olivia Grant: “Women’s Health and Wellness”
12:00: Dr. Richard Brostrom: “Diabetes”

May 29, 2010 - Nurses Ball
Fiesta Resort & Spa (Azucena I & II)
6:30pm - 10:30pm
$25.00 per person
* Includes*
- Dinner Buffet
- Bottomless Iced Tea
- Live Band
- Lots of dancing
- Door Prizes
(alcoholic beverages will be sold by hotel)

For tickets and other information please see Janice S. Castro @ CHC-Operating Room or call 236-8331 extension 2420.

The next CNMI Nursing Association will be on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 11:30 @ the CHC CE Room (by the cafeteria). Please join us everyone is invited.

NURSES' CHRISTMAS BALL 2008

Bertha Camacho, Laurie Boyer and Janice Castro

Gayline Blau, Flavy and Romino Saimon and Lora Williams

FHP Nurses and Karen Buettner from University of Loyola

OB Nurses: Lulleth and Lalaine with L&D Nurse Malou

CHC Nurses(L-R): Jo Orcia, Rose Agpoon, Susan Paday,

Carmen Hidalgo and Susan DeVeyra

OR Nurses: Vivian Rdiall and Maggie

Nurses from Hardt Eye Clinic

MVN Nurses

Lee with CHC ADON Salome Castro and husband Ton

Nurses enjoying the dinner

Baby Grand Prize Winner: Genevieve Bahatan
Sand Castle Cocktail Show for 2
(Prize donated by: Sand Castle Saipan)
Grand Prize Winner: John Moreno
Two Round Trip ticket -Saipan/Tinian, a night stay
at Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Casino and a gift certificate for
one day car rental
(Prizes donated by: Freedom Air, Tinian Dynasty Hotel
and Islander Rent a Car)

Seasons Greetings

To All the CNMI Nursing Association Members and to all other nurses:

Let us come together and celebrate the reason, why we should all come to join hands during this season. This is the time of the year that is precious, special, and dear. It is Christmas time we have to remember giving to all those in need in our community.

With all your hard work and untiring effort to keep the quality and continuity of patients' care during 2008, we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and A Prosperous New Year.

Let the spirit of love gently fill our hearts and fill our homes. May the Good Lord bless you and keep you and your love ones in His Loving Care.


From the officers:

Lee Q. Castro-President
Bertha P. Camacho-Vice-President
Cherry R. Castro-Secretary
Apehia Manibusan-Treasurer

CNMI Nursing Association Monthly Meeting.

What: CNMI Nursing Association Monthly Meeting.
When: December 16, 2008
Where: At CHC Conference Room next to the Cafeteria.
What Time: 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Agenda:
A). Updates: Nurses’ Christmas Ball
1) When: December 19, 2008
2) Place: Hibiscus Hall, Fiesta Resort & Spa.
3) Time: 7:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
a). Door Prizes
B). CE’s Certificate during Nurses’ Week.
C). Picture for Membership ID.
D).T-Shirts for the 2nd Batch.
E). APNLC- 2009.
F). Miscellaneous.

NURSES' CHRISTMAS BALL 2008

The Nurses Ball 2008

Click here http://www.flickr.com/photos/28337573@N07/ for more photos. All photos are downloadable, just right click at the specific photo you want to download.

Click on Photo to Enlarge View.

CNMI Nursing Association Joins Liberation Day Parade!

2008 Nurses Ball

The Nurses Ball is open to everybody. It will be tomorrow night (Sataurday) at the Hibiscus Hall, Fiesta Resort and Spa from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Tickets are still available at $20.00 per person.

For the Nurses' Awards, Winners must be present at the Ball to receive the awards. Otherwise, the awards will be given to other lucky nominees.

Important Announcement

To all NURSES, the meeting place for the Liberation Day Parade will be at the Quarter Master and Beach Road intersection near the WWII tank. Happy Liberation Day!

Nurses' Week Celebration

NURSES BALL 2008

Everybody is welcome to join! Bring your partner, friends or dance buddies. Tickets are now being sold by the officers (Lee @ 285-1120 or Bertha @ 483-9467) at $20.00 each . You could also buy tickets at the door during the ball night.

When: July 5, 2008 (Saturday)
Where: Hibiscus Hall, Fiesta Resort and Spa
Time: 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Attire: Semi-Formal

See you there!

"Eucharistic Celebration in Honor of CNMI Nurses"

(Photos courtesy of Sheila Figueroa, RN)

Nurses' Week CE Schedules

CE will be held at the Secretary of Health's Conference Room at CHC (New Building / Admin.)

June 30 (Monday)
8:00 am – “NCLEX GAIT” by Pam Carhill

9:00 am – “Wound Care” by Dana Mcfadden

10:00 am – “Palliative Care” by Dr. Shirish

11:00 am – “Medication Errors & Drug Interactions” by Dr. Ada

1:00 pm – “HIV in the Pacific Islands” by Ariel Buyum


July 1 (Tuesday)
8:00 am – “NCLEX GAIT” by Pam Carhill

9:00 am – “Wound Care” by Dana Mcfadden

10:00 am – “Tobacco in the CNMI” by Dr. Brostrom

12:00 pm – “External Influences on Health Organizations” by Bertha Camacho

1:00 pm – “Concept of Wellness” by Bertha Camacho

2:00 pm – “Respiratory Assessment” by Maureen Sebangiol


July 2 (Wednesday)
9:00 am – “Effects of Diabetes on Bones” by Dr. Arafelis

10:00 am- “MDR Communication” by April Ricotta

12:00 am - “Safe Staffing Saves Lives” by Bertha Camacho

1:00 pm - "Perspectives on Rh Negatives" by Dr. Stephanie Hart


July 3 (Thursday)
12:00 pm- “Listening to Heart Murmurs” by Dr. Seckeler

1:00 pm- “EKG Review” by Dr. Shevy

2:00 pm - "What Nurses Should Know About Anithypertensive and Vaso-pressure Drugs" by Dr. Micheal Hart

Important Announcement

We are inviting everyone to come join the Eucharistic Celebration in honor of all nurses at Kristo Rai Parish tomorrow Sunday at 9:30am. We encourage everyone to please bring white candles.

Every year the Mayor's Office had been supporting the "Brunch" for nurses after the Nurses' Week Sunday Mass. Unfortunately this year, due to budget constraint, the Mayor's Office is unable to support our "Brunch." Nonetheless, everyone is welcome to join together after mass for lunch buffet for only $10.00 at the Hafa Adai Hotel's Tropicana Restaraunt.

Happy Nurses Week to All!

Signing of Nurses' Week Proclamation

(Photos courtesy of Dianne Francisco, RN)

Lt. Governor Timothy Villagomez yesterday signed the "Proclamation of Nurses' Week" witnessed by the CNMI Nursing Association Officers and Members. This year's theme is “Nurses: Diverse Roles, One Mission.”

Nurses' Ball

To All Nurses, Yes All Nurses...
We are going to have a Ball!
Come and try to win some prizes,
There are lots and lots of surprises!
Put on your favorite dancing shoes,
For cha cha, reggae, jive, and blues.
Stop & join the dancing fun,
For you are always on the run.

When: July 5, 2008 (Saturday)

Time: 6:30pm to 11:00pm

Place: Hibiscus Hall, Fiesta Resort and Spa

(Tickets are $20.00 per person and will be availabie with the CNMI Nursing Association Officers)

Hello Fellow Nurses!

In celebration of the Nurses’ Week, the CNMI Nursing Association is encouraging all nurses to submit names of nurses(nominees) whom you feel fit the best award as follows:

1. Strong Leadership Nurse: Through this nurses' leadership role, this nurse exemplifies strong critical thinking skills in caring for their patients. This nurse continues to strive to provide standards of care and helps guide others in making quality health care decisions.
2. Most Dedicated Nurse: This nurse shows a strong dedication and perseverance in providing quality health care to their clients even in difficult situations. This nurse has the strength and motivation to continue providing quality health care to the patients they care for.
3. Most Caring Nurse: This nurse provides warm and loving nursing care to all his or her patients. Through this caring touch, this nurse enhances the healing power of nursing care.
4. Best Role Model Nurse: This nurse is "Proud to be a Nurse" and shows enthusiasm about the nursing profession. Through this positive outlook, this nurse encourages others to pursue a nursing profession.
5. Best Team Player Nurse: This nurse shows strong collaboration skills. This nurse takes constructive criticism positively to enhance his or her nursing care. This nurse knows the importance of working as a team to provide excellent and quality health care.
6. Ms. / Mr. Nurse Congeniality: This is a fun-filled award to a nurse who is just generally very friendly and kind to all. This nurse is genuine to everyone he or she comes in contact with no matter what the mood or temperature of the day it is; he or she continues to shine and smile.
Qualifications: Must be a nurse (RN or LPN) and currently working as a nurse in government or private sectors.

Other winning awards: (must be a Nursing Assistant, currently working, and have at least 5 years of service in public or private sectors).

1. Most Dedicated Nursing Assistant: This is a nurse assistant or nurse aid that has shown hard work and dedication in the nursing workforce by providing care to clients within the healthcare team. This nurse assistant strives to provide quality health care to all patients cared for.

Note: Due to some concerns, we are changing the voting process. Be aware that there will be a drop box and ballots where all nurses could cast their votes for nominees. The final voting will be done at the Nurses Ball. For CHC Nurses (Except WCC), the drop box and ballots will be placed at the Nursing Supervisor's Office beside the Bundy Clock. For WCC Nurses, drop box and ballots will be placed beside your respective Bundy Clock area. For Southern Wellness and Private Clinic Nurses, drop box and ballots will be provided for your clinic. For more details, please call Lee at 285-1120 or Bertha at 664-4851. You could also email us at mpnurses@gmail.com.

Nurses Week Celebration Ball

Attention to All Nurses

In celebration of the Nurses' Week , the CNMI Nursing Association would like to invite you all to attend the "Nurses Ball" on July 5, 2008 (Saturday) at 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm at the Hibiscus Hall of Fiesta Resort and Spa. This will be a fun night of "dance-get together" with Live Band and other surprises. We will also have the awarding of the nurses during this event. The ball tickets are sold by the officers at $20.00 each. You could also buy tickets at the door during the ball night.

Events for Nurses Week Celebration: June 27 - July 5, 2008

June 27, 2008 at 1:00 pm: Signing of Proclamation by the Governor to be held at the Governor's Conference Room at Capital Hill. We are inviting all nurses to join and witness the signing of proclamation this coming Friday. Meeting place will be at the parking lot of CHC infront of the gift shop at 12:30pm.

June 29, 2008 at 9:30 am: Eucharistic Celebration / Sunday Mass to held at Kristo Rai parish in Garapan. We are inviting all nurses to come and join the eucharistic celebration. Please wear your white uniform or all white. Please bring white candle.

June 30 to July 3, 2008: Continuing Educations - Details will be posted later.

July 4, 2008 at 1:30 pm: Liberation Day Parade - The CNMI Nursing Association will join the liberation day parade on July 4, 2008, Friday. Assembly time will be between 12:30pm and 1:00pm at the Quartermaster Road - Beach Road area near the WWII tank. Free CNA's caps will be given to those who will join the parade.

July 5, 2008 at 7:00 pm: Nurses' Week Ball

ATTENTION ALL NURSES!

There will be a meeting tomorrow, June 24, 2008 at 11:30am to 1:00pm. The meeting will be held at CHC's CE Room. We're inviting all nurses to come and join our meeting. The agenda for tomorrow's meeting are the following:

a) Nurses' Week Celebration
b) Reports from the 30th APNLC

See you there!

The 30th American Pacific Nursing Leaders Council Conference

Meet The New APNLC Vice-President!
Congratulations to the CNMI Nursing Association President Lee Q. Castro for being elected as the new Vice-President of the American Pacific Nursing Leaders Council (APNLC).

Highlights of the 30th APNLC: "A Passion for Caring"

A passion for caring is the focus of the 30th Annual American Pacific Nursing Leaders Council Conference that is being held on Guam this year. Nurses from all over the Pacific have converged on the island for continuing education and to discuss a variety of healthcare topics.
Karen Cruz, chairperson of the planning committee, explains that nurses will not only receive invaluable knowledge but receive educational units during the week-long event. "They have the opportunity to listen and get some tips about wound care, about being more culturally competent and taking care of people, about quality assurance. Tomorrow, we're gonna focus on some other issues such as suicide, immunization of children, and mental illness," said Cruz.
President of the American Pacific Nursing Leaders Council, Toaga Seumalo says participants are also using this event as an avenue to share resources between Pacific Island nations. "One of the main purposes of the organization is to make sure the nursing leaders come together. We share our nursing issues, healthcare issues within our island jurisdictions," she added. "So, they're here to share resources and make the connections, you know, networking."

News Excerpt from KUAM Intern Ciarra Ingles

FYI: What is APNLC

Advancing nursing standards in the Pacific

The American Pacific Nursing Leaders Council (APNLC) was founded by nurses in 1978 to promote the advancement of nursing practice and standards in the U.S.-affiliated jurisdictions in the Pacific.
The jurisdictions include the Territory of Guam, the Territory of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the State of Hawaii, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Each jurisdiction has four voting delegates. Ex-officio members include the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Region IX Nursing Consultant and the World Health Organization Nursing Consultant.

Facilitating Communication

The purposes of the organization are to provide a communication mechanism for nursing leaders, to discuss problems confronting nurses in the American Pacific Basin, to examine solutions to problems or resolutions to issues, to explore educational needs of nurses, and to share expertise of nurse members.
The APNLC believes nursing is the common ground amidst a diversity in culture and language. Nursing leaders from these islands meet annually to network, share knowledge and concerns, problem-solve issues, and collaborate on projects. Over the years all jurisdictions have succeeded in developing nurse practice acts and nurse education and licensing requirements. A study was completed in 2002 which provided information as to how nurses could allocate more time for patient care. (By Karen A. Fury Cruz, RN, MPH)

Upcoming Nurses' Week Celebration

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands celebrates "Nurses Week" on June 29 to July 5, 2008. This year's theme is “Nurses: Diverse Roles, One Mission.” There will be mass dedicated to all Nurses at Kristo Rai Parish on the 29th of June, 2008: Third mass in AM. We are inviting everyone to come and join us. Other details of the activities for the Nurses' Week celebration will be posted on later.

We are also encouraging our fellow nurses to please support our association by signing up for the membership. The annual membership fee is $50.00 with Free CNA's T-Shirt. Please contact Lee at 285-1120, Bertha at 664-4851, or Herv at 989-9324 or email us at mpnurses@gmail.com for more details on the membership.

American Pacific Nursing Leaders Council

L to R: Lee, Ms. Karen Cruz, Glynis Almonte-Executive Director of GNA and Board of Directors, Ms. Lourdes Guerrero- BOG CEO, Mary Sanchez- APNLC CO- Founders, Cherry.

Group Picture with other Jurisdictions.

Front - L to R: Cherry Castro, Lee castro, Gov. Felix Camacho-Governor of Guam, Flaviana Saimon, 2nd Lady Jennifer Cruz. Back - L to R: Romino Saimon, Lt Gov. Michael Cruz - Lt Gov. of Guam.

Lee Castro with Toaga Seumalo - APNLC President.

CNMI Delegates to the 30th American Pacific Nurse Leaders Council Conference.

The 30th American Pacific Nursing Leaders Council (APNLC) conference was officially opened yesterday in Guam. The CNMI is represented by the CNMI Nursing Association Officers and Members headed by Lee Q. Castro (President, CNA).