Region 4 Chapters Newsletter

Jan/Feb/March 2014 Winter Edition

Happy New Year Greetings Chapter Leaders!

Each year many of us make resolutions. My list

is often the same, be more active, travel,

spend time with friends and family, grow in

knowledge… and I strive each year to continue

this.

Resolution: a decision or determination

to do something. Synonyms:

perseverance, tenacity, strength and

fortitude.

My wish for you all is that your impact in the

community is a memorable and lasting one.

Seek ways to give your energy to areas that

matter to you!

Sincerely,

Helen Hughes, RN, BSN, CCRN

Region 4 CAT

Contact me with any questions, needs, celebrations, or chapter events. helenhughesrn@verizon.net

Chesapeake Bay Chapter

Delmarva Chapter

Mason Dixon Area Chapter

Mid-Maryland Chapter

Southern Maryland Chapter

Blue Ridge Chapter

Greater Fredericksburg Area Chapter

Greater Richmond Area Chapter

Greater Roanoke Valley Chapter

Greater Washington Area Chapter

Hill City Chapter

Monticello Chapter

Peninsula Chapter

Tidewater Chapter

Tri-State Area Chapter

East River Mountain

North Central WV Chapter

We are Region 4! Maryland, Virginia, W. Virginia and DC

.

Circle of Excellence

President’s Awards for Chapters

Step Forward to share your chapter's great work and be

recognized for it! Apply for the President's Award for Chapters

This application is due no later

than 2/15/14.

Upcoming Chapter Events!

March 8th

GWAC’s Spring Spotlight on

Advanced Practice. Doubletree Bethesda,

Bethesda, MD

March 18th

GRAC’s Odyssey Conference,

Richmond Marriott Hotel Downtown,

Richmond, Virginia

March 15th

– Region 4 Leadership

Workshop, AAMC, Annapolis, MD

Happy Anniversary!

January: Blue Ridge 6 years! Tidewater 10 years!

February: Gr. Fredericksburg 25 years!

East River Mountain 23 years!

March: Gr. Richmond 39 years! Peninsula 12 years!

Jan/Feb/March 2014 Winter Edition

Planning on attending the Chapter Leadership Development Workshop (LDW) at this year's NTI in Denver?

Your Chapter Advisory Team has planned a terrific workshop, again this year, and we want you to be a part of it. Sign up to attend when you register for NTI.

Look for class code PC127.

Date: Sunday, May 18, 2014

Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Place: Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center in the Centennial Ballroom

Look for more information regarding the workshop in this month's Chapter Update, which will be emailed the last week of January. See you in Denver!

Did you know? You can use the

President’s theme art on printed material such as

newsletters, flyers, posters, signs, handouts and

announcements.

Remain in Good Standing!

The deadline is February 15th

!

December 31st was the last day of FY2014 -- Quarter 2. As soon as your bank statements are available, please complete and submit your Quarter 2 Financial Report using the online reporting forms. You'll receive an immediate confirmation number verifying receipt of your report. Save the confirmation number and email with your chapter records for 3 years (electronic files are ok). Your confirmation number can be traced, and would be needed if there are problems with your submission.

If you've never used the online reporting forms, be sure to watch the instructional how-to webinars in the Chapter Education Room.

FREE ADVERTISING FOR EVENTS!

Is your Chapter planning an upcoming

conference? I can post it on the

Region 4 Facebook page and send the

info to our region’s chapter leaders

to include in their newsletters. Also,

don't forget to post your event on

the AACN website: Click on Chapters

then select Events Calendar

Jan/Feb/March 2014 Winter Edition

Adult CCRN Review

AACN is offering an Adult CCRN

certification review course as a seven-

part live webinar, beginning Monday,

Feb. 17. This comprehensive course

helps prospective CCRN candidates

prepare for the exam by reaffirming

clinical knowledge and removing

uncertainty about what to expect.

The 2.5-hour sessions feature an

interactive learning experience with

teacher and peer-to-peer chats,

knowledge check questions and support

materials. The webinar awards 14.5

continuing nursing education (CNE)

contact hours.

The $159 (individual) or $999 (groups up

to 30) fee includes 90-day access to this

series of webinar recordings.

Registration is now open.

Celebrate Certified Nurses! March 19th!

Did you know? For short, instructional webinars on the “nuts and bolts” of managing your chapter go to the Chapter Education Room. The webinars are available 24/7, last no more than 30 minutes, and include a handout in PDF format that can be printed for your reference.

Chapter President & President-Elect Boot Camp

Chapter Treasurer Boot Camp

Quarterly Financial Report Instructions

Navigating the Chapter Database

Navigation of the AACN Chapter Website

May 17-22 • Preconferences May 17-18

Early Bird Registration Ends April 3rd

2014!

Jan/Feb/March 2014 Winter Edition