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Welcome to the New Hampshire Nurses Association (NHNA).

Survey Says... Nurses Should Play Larger Role in Health Policy
Read about why and how nurses could be more influential in health policy.

NEW: Gerontology - Two Day Workshop September 18th & 25th
This session is designed to prepare nurses for taking the ANCC Gerontological Nursing Certification exam.  Also great for any nurse who would like to refresh or increase knowledge for working with the elderly – a rapidly growing segment of the population!

Fees do not include textbook – two options to choose from:

ANCC's manual Gerontological Nursing Review and Resource Manual, 2nd Edition
or, Gerontological Nursing Competencies – 2nd Edition available through Amazon (both new and used available).

Note: we reserve the right to cancel the class for low enrollment — so please register early.

NEW: Toolkit for Nurse Staffing Committees
The development of a toolkit to assist executives and staff nurses to establish and effectively run staffing committees is the result of a unique collaborative effort of the the NH Nurses' Association (NHNA); the New Hampshire Organization of Nurse Leaders (NHONL), the NH Hospital Association (NHHA), and the Healthcare Human Resources Association of NH.

Healthcare Reform [pdf]
American Nurses Association Talking Points (July 2010)
ANA’s Health System Reform Agenda (2008)
Alignment with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010

RN Staffing Bill [pdf]

The Elephant in the Room - Huge Rates of Nursing Injuries
You will see the beginning of this article in our summer Nursing News. It was too long to print in its entirely in that publication - but is important information we want to share with NH Nurses.

Download and save to read when you can.

Nurses Should Play a Greater Role in Health Policy Planning

2010 Call for Nominations
Attention NHNA Members – and 'not yet' members
Take part in shaping your professional association.
Please download and review the many opportunities for active involvement. While terms for many elected positions officially begin in January – other appointments and non-Commission volunteer opportunities are available now.

House of Delegates Acts to Promote Safe Work Environments

Pres. Obama Addresses House of Delegates

ANA Elections

October 20th - Fall Convention & Annual Member Meeting
"NURSING ISSUES FOR A NEW DECADE"
Click for registration brochure
REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE!
Join us lakeside at Church Landing in Meredith (part of the Inns at Mills Falls) to examine a variety of topics with growing importance to / impact on nursing.
Special room rates available until Sept 20th - stay and enjoy the foliage!

Sponsor-Exhibitor Details for Our 2010 Events
Learn how you can take part in our conferences and special events to reach an audience of NH nurses – while supporting this essential profession.

April 10th – Leadership Skills: Be a Lamp, a Lifeboat, or a Ladder
Conducted in conjunction with NHTI – on their campus in Concord.
Skills for both experienced and aspiring 'leaders'. Register early & save.
Download details and registration information.

Survey Drawing Winners Announced
The winner of One Free Conference: Diane Foley of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

The winner of One Year's Free NHNA Membership: April Frey of Crotched Mountain Community Care

Thank you to all who completed our online surveys about NHNA programs and services!
We will next be asking for your input about on the proposed revisions to NHNA Mission and Vision.

Health Policy Days - BOTH SESSIONS SOLD OUT
Please call the NHNA office at 603.225.3783 to be on the waiting list.

ANA Announcements

President Obama Addresses ANA House of Delegates

ANA Elections

House of Delegates Acts to Promote Safe Work Environments

Valuable New ANA Member Benefit - Mosby Nursing Consult

RN Staffing Bill Introduced to Congress

And for what’s been going on at the state level, see July NH Nursing News. (Check your mailbox – or click on "Nursing News archive" above.)

Healthcare Reform-What We Asked for-What We Got

Detailed Comparison of ANA’s Agenda and the Law’s Provisions

ANA-NHNA Members: Access Weekly Updates on H1N1
Get routine update on what ANA knows and see from the national perspective on H1N1.

Please note: You must have an ANA member password to access these updates.