PHILIPPINE NURSES ASSOCIATION
OF AMERICA, INC.
..an organization responsive to Filipino American' Nurses' needs and a positive force in world arena of nursing.
PNAWI 2014 Fall Educational Conference
Submitted by: Marilyn G. Mallari, MHA, MPH, RN
PNAWI is proud to announce the success of a ChapterNorth Central Region educational conference that was held last Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin. The theme was “Health Promotion, health education today…tomorrow…and the future”.
Our goal is to promote growth, and development of professional nurses, nursing students, and other allied healthcare professionals. This conference also provides an opportunity to network with nursing colleagues as well as share clinical expertise.
PNAWI expresses our thanks to our quest speakers for sharing their knowledge and expertise to our conference most especially for taking extra time off from their busy lives, and work. The topics that were presented –
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“A bright future for treatment of Melanoma” by Sol Atienza Yoder, PharmD, BCOP.
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“Living a more fulfilling life with a chronic condition” by Harvey Padek, retired businessman, and Master Trainer of Living Well with chronic condition program.
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“Hyponatremia in SIDH and Heart Failure”by Cibele Pinto, PhD.
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“The roadmap to retirement – mile marker conversations to consider” by Delilah Dijamco, MBA.
The Philippine Nurses Association of America Foundation, Inc. (PNAAF) sponsored our educational activity, and it was granted with contact hours. All attendees received certification with 5.6 contact hours. We had total of 39 audiences who attended the conference, and received a lot of positive feedback from them. For PNAAF, PNAWI are thankful forsupporting our educational conference, and we are proud to be in the organization.
We are thankful to all our sponsors for their generosity – Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., Froedtert& Medical College of Wisconsin, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Bell ambulance, Paratech ambulance, Medacare ambulance, Indulge Salon and Spa, Schlossmann Dodge City, and W & A Oriental Boutique & Furniture.
PNAWI awarded and congratulated Maria Salomon – Yumang, BSN, RN, an Educational Grant Winner, 2014.
As per PNAWI President’s statement, “The process of putting this together would not be possible without the expert direction of our education committee. We are confident to present significant topics to increase health awareness and reflect on our education theme.
”Recently, we just had a “Spooktacular Halloween” party and turned to a successful one. Job well done to members for their hard worked and organized this special event.
PNAWI up-coming eventsare the following
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Holiday Folk Fair on 11/22/2014.
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Christmas Party, and Reward and Recognition award12/06/2014.
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Simbang Gabi on 12/21/2014.
PNAWI is not only for Filipino Nurses but to other nurses that belongs to other race and culture, too. PNAWI does not discriminate against any applicant or member on the basis of race, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion or handicap. We provides scholarship program, educational grant program, and reward and recognition award for members. Web site: www.pnawi.org.
Lastly, on behalf of PNAWI, I would like to thank everyone for all the hard work, time, and dedication to make this conference a success. To all PNAWI members, please continue supporting our organization.
God Bless.
Mabuhay!