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2012 Legislative Session & Town Hall Forum Results
There are many bills before the NH legislature that impact nursing and healthcare in general in New Hampshire. We strongly suggest you review this list – which includes a search link to check individual bill status. If you become aware of additions you feel NHNA should address, please contact our office. A recording of the Forum should be available soon.

2011 Annual Report
Missed the annual member meeting? This will fill you in on all the activities of our Board and Commission volunteers.

2012 Health Policy Days - March 20 & 29
These half day sessions help increase awareness of nurses and nursing students about the process of political advocacy and just how much RNs can impact health / nursing related legislation. School groups should call early to discuss block seating. Individuals should register with this form.

October 26^th – NHNA Fall Convention – REGISTER BY 10-15
Harnessing the Power of Nursing – Communicating with Confidence
Communication – is a topic so large we need to devote a whole day to cover just SOME of its key aspects. We have a great line up of presenters including Keynote/Endnote speaker, Donna Cardillo, RN (the “Dear Donna” of Nursing Spectrum fame).
Please choose your mode of registration: Online | By Check

Delegation to Medical Assistants: Safe and Effective Teamwork
Many questions are regularly posed to both the NH Board of Nursing and NHNA about the role of the licensed nurse in the delegation of patient care related tasks to medical assistants. This prompted the establishment of a task force of key stakeholders. After many months of collaboration, this toolkit and recommendations were developed.

View the video conference here

NHNA Members: Call for Scholarship Applications
NHNA is committed to supporting educational advancement of NH nurses. This year we are offering three, $1,000 scholarships to NHNA members enrolled in degree programs to continue their nursing education. One award each will be available to an RN pursuing a Bachelor’s /BSN; one pursuing a Master’s in nursing, and one working toward a PhD or DNP. Download the application and submit as directed. Deadline is on November 10th.

NHNA Editorial on NH Budget Crisis [pdf]
The New Hampshire Nurses' Association (NHNA), the organization which represents the interests of over 19 thousand registered nurses in the State, registers its deep concerns about the State budget which has passed the New Hampshire House and is now about to be reviewed by the New Hampshire Senate.


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NHNA - BON Videoconference on the Future of Nursing
If you missed our joint 3/31 evening of discussion on the IOM report and its’ goals for nursing, the one hour recording is available for a limited time. A follow up session is likely.

Nurses Week Event - May 11: Would Florence "Friend" You on Facebook?
Please visit our Facebook page to see the photos!

2011 Nurses' Week Sponsors

Catholic Medical Center

Nurses Week Event - May 11: Would Florence "Friend" You on Facebook?
Save the date and plan to join us for an afternoon of exploring some of the many ways in which social media impacts nursing practice. Full details and registration info will be available soon. For sponsor/exhibitor details – download our agreement form.

Health Policy Days on April 6 &13 - SOLD OUT
Please call about our waiting list at 603.225.3783
Learn how the NH legislature works – and just how much NURSES can impact the outcome of healthcare related bills.

Town Hall Forum - Video Available for a Limited Time
Our first ever video conference successfully linked groups of nurses from six locations around NH – reviewing proposed healthcare related legislation – and current budget impact on the Board of Nursing. MEDIA PLAYER or QUICK TIME required to view. Please bear with the first 10 minutes or so of settling in, camera and audio adjustments, etc.