members in the news gordin named nann president-elect

• Negotiating for salary and benefits packages

• Working outside of the hospital setting

• Making the decision to obtain an advanced

degree

• Networking

• Transitioning to nursing as a second career

“We are delighted to have this important

website recognized for a national award of this

magnitude,” said AWHONN Executive Director

Gail Kincaide. “AWHONN is uniquely posi-

tioned to provide the most helpful and com-

plete information on nursing, career develop-

ment and the nursing workforce. It’s gratifying

to know that we have not only presented good

information, but that we have done it excep-

tionally well.”

The eHealthcare Leadership Awards pro-

gram was developed and first presented five

years ago by eHealthcare Strategy & Trends, a

leading Internet resource published by Health

Care Communications.

Members in the News GordinNamed NANN President-Elect

Peggy Gordin, RNC, MS, CNAA, FAAN,

director of Neonatal Nursing at The Chil-

dren’s Hospital of Philadelphia, has been

named president-elect of the National Associa-

tion of Neonatal Nursing. She will represent

neonatal issues at the national level in policy

development, legislative issues and professional

practice. She will become president in January

2007 and will be responsible for the overall

leadership of the organization until December

2008.

Promoting Heart Health inFebruary; New CD Available

AWHONN remains active in promoting

Cardiovascular Health (CVH) in Women

through its various research projects, partner-

ships and educational offerings.

To promote cardiovascular health among

women, AWHONN is releasing a new CD

ROM, “Cardiovascular Health for Women: Pro-

fessional and Consumer Presentation Package,”

that includes a scripted one-hour presentation

on CVH for health professionals (1.2 contact

hours available) and a separate one-hour pres-

entation for consumers. Order the CD online at

www.awhonn.org.

Additionally, the National Heart, Lung, and

Blood Institute (NHLBI) has an online tool kit

available to assist in the promotion of Heart

Month. The tool kit’s available on the NHLBI

website: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/heart-

truth/index.htm.

To promote

cardiovascular health

among women,

AWHONN is releaasing

a new CD ROM,

“Cardiovascular Health

for Women:

Professional and

Consumer Presentation

Package”

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Remember to mark your calendar

for these important dates during

Heart Health month:

• February 4, 2005,is National Wear

Red Day

• February 18, 2005,is Women’sHeart Day