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Latest News
NCSBN White Paper on Social Media
NCSBN releases position statement on social media in nursing.
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November 19, 2011- 4th Annual PNW Diabetes Summit
We look forward to seeing you at our 4th annual Pacific Northwest Diabetes Summit! Join us at the OHSU Center for Health & Healing on November 19, 2011 if you or family members have type 1or type 2 diabetes, or care about someone with diabetes.
Don't miss the opportunity to connect with local and national experts in the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes Come meet many clinicians, researchers, physicians, adults, children and families with diabetes to learn and share the most current information in diabetes care. Hosted by: Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center at OHSU.
The 4th Annual Pacific Northwest Diabetes Summit culminates an outstanding week of diabetes related events in Pacific Northwest. November 13-19, 2011 has been proclaimed PNW Diabetes Week by both Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber and Portland Mayor Sam Adams.
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Binational Health Week Event
Activities and
events include:
• Health screenings for adults
• Fun, active kids’ programs
• Healthy eating classes
• And much, much more
FREE
2012 Minority Nurse Scholarship Program
Annual scholarship to help outstanding nurses of color complete their studies toward a Bachelor or Master of Science in Nursing.
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Nurse Renewal Program
Restoring your personal strength, energy, passion and strength
Learn the supporive practices of renewal:
* New tools for practicing mindfulness
* The healing art of touch
* Healthy storytelling that centers the heart
* Improved communicaton techniques to use under pressure
* Saving the sacred space of your most treasured relationships
Date & Time
Thursday, October 20, 2011
9:00 am—4:30 pm
Location
Hidden Lake Retreat Center
24004 SE Crane Rd
Eagle Creek, OR 97022
(just 17 miles east of Portland)
Program Cost: $125 (Includes a delicious lunch)
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Upcoming Events
9
Feb 2012
OCN Nursing Leadership Conference
The Oregon Center for Nursing invites you to join for their Oregon Zoo Cascade Crest Banquet Center
Registration Form
Sponsor/Exhibitor Information
Conference Objectives:
- List three reasons why groups fail at decision making.
- Discuss the impact of perception on patient safety and quality care.
- Identify two major concepts that would provide perspective and power to nursing leaders.
- Understand how to maximize power and resources within a human institution.
- Acknowledge that nurse to nurse hostility is a serious problem.
- Explain why nurses experience un-caring behaviors from their peers.
- List one action that you can take to build a culture of healthy relationships and/or decrease horizontal hostility in the workplace.
Conference Presenter:
Kathleen Bartholomew has been a national speaker for the nursing profession for the past nine years. Before turning to healthcare as a career, Kathleen held positions in marketing, business, communications and teaching. It was these experiences that allowed her to look at nursing from a different perspective and speak poignantly to the issues that effect nurses today. Kathleen’s passion for nursing is infectious. Her thoughtful presentations inter-laced with research reawaken every nurse’s commitment and love of nursing.
11
Feb 2012
Diabetes Expo 2012
The American Diabetes Association invites you to join at Diabetes Expo 2012, including sessions...
Diabetes Expo 2012 is free and includes health screenings, cooking demonstrations, product and service exhibitors, as well as leading experts talking about diabetes management and prevention. Get the latest information on preventing and managing diabetes and its deadly complications to help keep you and your family healthy.
Visit the American Diabetes Association EXPO/Portland and Join the Millions℠ in the fight to Stop Diabetes®. Learn how to live healthy, be active, and change the future of diabetes for you and your family.
Por Tu Familia (Sessions in Spanish)
10:30 am – What You Need to Know About Diabetes
11:30 am – How to Find Help for Your Diabetes
12:30 pm – What to Expect from Your Diabetes Team
1:30 pm – I Can’t Take It Anymore: Dealing with Emotions