The Alaska Nurses Association is awarding up to 10 training scholarships to members to attend the Alaska Legislative Process Workshop 2013 on December 13th and 14th. Please view the attached flyer for more information. To apply, simply fill out the attached scholarship application and return to Andrea Nutty, andrea@aknurse.org. [Read More... ]
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Ballots for the AaNA Board of Directors election were counted on October 9, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the Association office. Congratulations to our leaders who were elected by AaNA members. Newly elected Board members will take office as of today, October 15, 2013. Elected to the AaNA Board of Directors:
President
Jana Shockman
Vice President
Jane Erickson
Treasurer
Jennifer Hazen
Rural Director
Julie Serstad
Staff Nurse Director
Arlene Briscoe
Director at Large
Yvette Le Sueur
Director at Large
Kim Kluckman
Ballots for the AaNA Labor Council election were counted on October 9, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the Association office. Congratulations to our leaders who were elected by AaNA labor members. Elected to the AaNA Labor Council:
Director
Arlene Briscoe
Director
Yvette Le Sueur
Elections ballots are in the mail. Please click here for biographical data.
The Alaska Nurses Association is pleased to announce the chance to offer conference attendance scholarships to select continuing education events. These conference attendance scholarships serve to promote our commitment to providing educational opportunities and will be available to nurses who have recently graduated from an associate or baccalaureate degree program. Please click here for current scholarship opportunities.
It’s time to CELEBRATE! Time to recognize EXCELLENCE!
2013 Vaccinate Alaska Coalition Excellence in Immunization Awards
Attached is the nomination form for the 2013 Vaccinate Alaska Coalition Excellence in Immunization Awards.
This is an opportunity to acknowledge outstanding dedication and inspiring commitment to improving immunization status in our state.
DEADLINE for receipt of nominations is Friday August 30 at 5:00 pm.
Nominations may be submitted by e-mail (preferred method) to immune@alaska.gov or by fax to 907-561-0847, attention VAC Awards Committee.
Presentation of the 2013 Award(s) will occur during the 2013 Alaska State Immunization Conference on Wednesday Oct 9th 2013 at the Downtown Marriott Hotel.
For more information visit the Vaccinate Alaska Coalition webpage www.vaccinate.alaska.gov or contact one of the award committee members:
Tania Smallenberg 907-729-3647 tlsmallenberg@anthc.org
Michelle (Shelly) Foint 907-452-1776 michelle.foint@alaska.gov
Becca Wachter 907-225-4350 becca.wachter@alaska.gov
Please consider submitting a nomination for an Alaskan Immunization Champion!
AaNA Nurses celebrate 4th of July in their communities
The Alaska Nurses Association is proudly hosting a meet and greet with Alaska Senator Mark Begich at the AaNA office on Wednesday, July 3 at 5 p.m. Join us as we speak with Senator Begich about the issues that are important to you and all Alaska nurses. Refreshments will be provided. Please join us and bring a nurse or nursing student friend or colleague. For more information on this event, please contact Andrea Nutty at andrea@aknurse.org.
On July 9th at 7pm, the Anchorage Bucs take on the Anchorage Glacier Pilots for Solidarity Night! Come pick up your free family pass from the AaNA office or call 274-0827 or email andrea@aknurse.org to reserve your pass today.