This has been a yr of celebrating nurses! On the April 28-29 CNA Conference a number of DNA 16 members gained main awards. Carol O’Meara was inducted into the CNA Corridor of Fame, Dr. Shawn Elliott obtained the CNA Management Award, Mary Kershner gained the Sara Jarrett award for contributions by way of political and legislative exercise, and CJ Cullinan was awarded DNA 16 Nurse of the Yr for her many legislative and different beneficiant contributions. Nan Morgan led the trouble to submit the nominations. DNA 16 additionally funded two pupil nurses to attend the extremely acclaimed convention.
On Might 12, Mary Kershner led DNA 16 internet hosting a gaggle of 5 RNs who have been honored on the Rockies infield at Well being Care Employees’ Appreciation Night time on the Rockies, for being COVID 19 heroes in follow in the course of the pandemic. Among the many honorees have been: Annette Cannon, DNA 30 and Jefferson County Coroner caring for COVID deceased and their households, administering COVID immunizations for Vuela Well being clinics for the underserved; Amy Miller, APRN, NP for supportive and palliative look after remoted and dying sufferers and serving to talk with their households whereas in isolation; Sydni Mueller, RN, journey nurse in CO Springs, Tampa, FL, Bethel, Alaska, Springfield, CO, and traveled Colorado working COVID vaccination clinics in harder-to-reach communities; Lisa Roberts, WHNP, FNP, Harlem Hospital NYC and Wardenburg Well being Heart; and Derek Wooden, RN, Denver Residence Well being who labored 60-70 hours per six-day work weeks because of scarcity of dwelling care nurses, taking COVID sufferers by way of your entire pandemic. Rockies tickets offered totaled 2,682 leading to over $5,000 for nursing scholarships! Brava, Mary, for main one other profitable CNA/Rockies partnership for nurses in addition to being honored on Aug. 29, for ten years working in Occasion Providers with the Colorado Rockies and was shocked by CJ with a classic Rockies jacket!
On Might 15, CJ Cullinan, Nan Morgan, Christine Schmidt, and visitor RN, Marlene Collins, volunteered once more to kind medical provides at Mission Remedy.
Additionally in Might, member Emily Brower graduated along with her PhD in Nursing Schooling from the College of Northern Colorado. Congratulations Dr. Brower!
On Nov. 11, 9 members met for breakfast and a hygiene merchandise packaging celebration (with a “Barbie” theme) which have been donated to The Heart for Trauma & Resilience. Cathy Phelps, Govt Director of this non-profit, gave an inspiring presentation on the holistic method used to help trauma victims in restoration at The Heart.
December 12 was the annual vacation potluck dinner graciously hosted by Carol and Alan Brautigam, a enjoyable and memorable custom. A big carload of toys and clothes was collected for donation. Plans are within the works for a DNA New Yr breakfast on Saturday, January 20, and volunteer time at Mission Remedy. We welcome extra DNA 16 members to come back out and be a part of us! Contact Nan Morgan, [email protected], or [email protected], for extra info.
Christine Schmidt, RN, MS