Northwest Metro Chapter of Georgia Nurses Association

The Georgia Nurses Association NorthWest Metro Chapter is calling for nominations for the following board positions: Chair Elect Treasurer Director of Communications Director of Education... Director of Community service If you or someone you know may be interested, please submit a name and brief bio to [email protected] by June 30, 2019. Feel free to email with any questions. 2019-2020 Georgia Nurses Association Northwest Metro Chapter Elections: Chair Elect 1 year (3 year commitment. Person serves 1 year as chair elect, 1 year as chair, and 1 year as past chairperson) Assumes duties of chairperson in their absence. Services as the chair of the nomination committee and bylaw committee. Keeps minutes of committee meetings. Preserves all papers and transaction of the NWMC. And other duties at the request of the chairperson. Treasurer 2 year Receives and administers all funds of the NWMC. Deposits funds in bank and maintains financial reports. Keeps documentation organized and helps in planning with budgets. Director of Communications 2 years Maintains the chapter’s facebook page and website. Sends out blast emails and other communications as directed by the chair. Director of Education 2 years Develops the educational plan for the year. Coordinates speakers and CNE credits. Solicits member involvement, and updates board about progress. Director of Community Service 2 years Investigates and identifies service programs/projects for the chapter that will enhance the chapter’s presence in the community.

Due to the approaching winter weather system, we will cancel the Tuesday, Jan. 29th meeting.Due to the approaching winter weather system, we will cancel the Tuesday, Jan. 29th meeting.

Change in Meeting Date: January 2019 Chapter Meeting: January 29, 2019 We apologize for any inconvenience that this change may cause. Please re-register by January 22 for this event. Dinner is provided by NMCGNA. Nursing and Legislation: GNA 2019 Legislative Priorities... Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:30pm - 8:00pm Presented by : Tim Davis - GNA Director of Government Relations, Community Outreach, and Member Engagement Join us for an educational dialogue about nursing and government relations. When: Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 6:30 Where: East Cobb Health Park, Marietta Conference Room, 3747 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062 Dinner provided by NMCGNA. RSVP by January 22, 2019 to Patricia Chambers at [email protected] CEUs applied for Agenda 5:30 PM: Board meeting (all members welcome) Marietta Conference Room 6:30 PM: Meet & Greet - enjoy food and drinks while networking with friends and colleagues 7:00 PM: Brief Chapter business meeting and updates 7:15 PM: Educational program begins 8:15 PM: Closing remarks, door prizes, 50/50 raffle drawing

GNA Northwest Metro Chapter Meeting Tuesday, September 18, 2018 6:30pm - 8:15pm... Alternative Pain Management in the Perioperative Patient Presented by Dr. Christopher Hackney Anesthesiologist Wellstar North Fulton Hospital East Cobb Health Park Marietta Conference Room 3747 Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30062 Complimentary Dinner Provided by Exparel Please RSVP to Patricia Chambers by Saturday, September 15, 2018 at [email protected] Members and non-members welcome.

As we continue to highlight August as National Immunization Month, I hope you will visit the Northwest Metro Chapter GNA website for more great information on how to promote immunization education for children and teens. Our Babies and Children page reviews 10 important immunizations for babies and school age children. Vaccinating children according to the recommended schedule is one of the best ways to protect them from 14 harmful and potentially deadly diseases. http://www....ganmc.org/Immunizations-for-Babies-and-Young-Chi Our Pre-teen and Teen page reminds us that older children have immunization needs as well. Did you know: the CDC recommends all 11- to 12-year olds be vaccinated with a meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY), with a booster dose at age 16 so they continue to have protection during the ages when they are at highest risk of meningococcal disease. http://www.ganmc.org/Immunizations-for-Pre-teens-and-Teens. Let us know how you have put our August Immunization Awareness information into action, and you could be featured on our website! Every small action is an important step in decreasing the numbers of preventable diseases. You can share on our Facebook page or email to [email protected]