Workshop
May 21, 2005
Bessemer, AL

For details call:
AFLPN President - Greg Howard
205-349-3262

Message from the President of AFLPN:
"I would like to encourage all LPNs to get involved in your professional organization, so that we can keep representatives on the Board of Nursing to ensure our issues are addressed and we have input in decisions that are made about our practice."

Gregory Howard, LPN.
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For details call:
FLPNA President - Joyce Burnett:
239-261-7416
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The MLPNA needs an LPN to sit on the Maryland Board of Nursing.

The Ways and Means committee will sponsor a trip to Sight and Sound on June 22, 2005 to see "The Book of Ruth." Please contact Charlotte Adams at 410-536-4831 for additional information.

The Maryland Licensed Practical Nurse Association, Inc. meets twice a year and sends delegates to National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurse Association Convention once a year. The MLPNA Executive Board meets every other month.

Message from the President of MLPNA:

The Executive Board of the MLPNA would like to extend a welcome to each one of you. The MLPNA is what we make it…together. For success you need to participate and let your voice be heard. Yes, we all have families and a home life, but MLPNA only has two meetings a year. It doesn't take a lot of time to become involved and it's so important to our profession. Make yourself known and share your talents to help the MLPNA grow. We are hoping you will take an active role and be willing to volunteer or serve on committees when needed. We look forward to working with you in the future.
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NHLPNA Meets monthly -
Patio Room, Concord Hospital
3rd Thrusday, Every Month at 6:30pm
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New York recently received its charter to become an affiliate NFLPN State. We want people to know that LPNs are nurses too! Come on New York…Show us your pride, not only in your state but in your profession! Join us in the "New York Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc." We need help in spreading our news around the state. Contact us if you would like to have a meeting near you. Gather your co-workers and come to the NFLPN convention. It's fun! You can get the information on the NFLPN website. Here's to you New York LPNs! Let's show everyone what can be done, if we work together. We need your help! You can reach me by email: marylouflanagan@hvc.rr.com or by phone: 845-496-8464. I look forward to hearing from you!

Proud to be a New York LPN, Marylou Flanagan President, NYFLPN
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For details call:
OFLPN President - Gladis Ray:
937-263-3961

Ohio is on the move! Increasing membership continues to be the primary focus. We have and are still providing incentives for increasing membership. We invite participation from practical nurses and nursing students in writing an essay on "Why I am proud to be a Practical Nurse." 100 words or less. Deadline for entry is August 15, 2005. Winners of the essay contest will receive awards in October of 2005 during OFLPN's Third Annual Recognition and Awareness Celebration. First Prize: Scholarship award to a practical nursing student. Second Prize: Monetary award to an LPN. Third Prize: Free OFLPN membership for one year to an LPN. Fourth Prize: Choice of a free seminar to a student nurse or LPN in 2006.

The OFLPN, Dayton, Ohio area, under the instigation of secretary, Luella Jones, LPN has adopted the Intermediate Quality Care Nursing Home, on Superior Ave. This facility provides care for mentally ill clients with emphasis on rehabilitation. The Dayton area group will visit once a month to celebrate each client's birthday. On that day, the client receives a birthday gift and there is cake and ice-cream for all. During the Christmas holidays each client also receives a gift. Upon visiting the clients, we help to feed and talk to them, and try to bring a little sunshine into their lives, which in turn enriches our lives, again showing how LPNs really care.

The OFLPN is currently involved in the following activities:

• Annual meeting with the Dayton City Commissions on cable TV in celebration of Licensed Practical Nurse's recognition and Awareness month of October.
• Monthly blood pressure screenings at Ellison Senior Citizen Center.
• Annual Health Fair at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center.
• Annual State Convention held at Veteran Affairs Medical Center.
• Annual scholarship awards to practical nursing students.

For scholarship applications call: Dolores Thurman at 276-3956.

Mail completed essays to: Helen Greenlee, 120 Melwood Ave. Dayton, OH 45417
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Betty Smith Christian an LPN from Philadelphia and Suzanne Steppie, an LPN from Lancaster, PA are spearheading this effort. Ms. Steppie says:

"My vision is to have an active state organization that works in association with the NFLPN. When LPNs feel they have a voice, they will then feel empowered and supported and can be represented in legislative issues regarding nursing in the state of Pennsylvania."

For information on how to get involved you can email:

Betty Smith Christian - bettyc759@aol.com Suzanne Steppie - suzannesteppie@comcast.net
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• Texas LVN's Stay Informed - Members receive the LVNAT quarterly newsletter, "The Nurse's Headliner" which contains the most current information on vocational nursing in Texas.
• Rue Education / LVNAT Scholarships - Rue Education has partnered with LVNAT and are excited to introduce a LPN upward mobility scholarship program. The program offers one scholarship per year to a member of the LVNAT.
• Legal and Legislative Information and Counsel - The LVNAT monitors legislation affecting LVN's and members receive professional legal counsel and legislative advocacy on matters of professional concern.
• Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) - This is a program to validate your CE hours.
• Inclusive Dues - Dues include membership in local divisions, with rights of voting, holding office, and reduced fees to participate in seminars, workshops and the annual convention.
• Research -The LVNAT provides members with statistical and technical research data.
• Commercial Discounts - Members receive special discounts on commodities and services, through arrangements with the LVNAT.

LVNAT Spring Seminar - April 14-16, 2005 Four Points Hotel • Austin, Texas 12 Continuing Education Hours Available at the Seminar!

July Board Meeting - July 23, 2005 • Four Points Hotel

Finance Committee Meeting • August 20, 2005

LVNAT 2005 FALL CONVENTION - October 20 - 23 San Antonio, Texas

Don't Miss the Fall Convention! Meet with your LVN state representatives and let them hear your voice! Meet LVNs from around the State! Have Fun! Educational Sessions Earn Continuing Education Hours! Rue Scholarship Drawing (up to $4500.00 value)

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Call Thelma Davis for more information and reservations: 979-542-2763

1. To unite into one association all persons licensed by the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners to practice vocational nursing.
2. To promote a clear understanding of the contribution LVNs make to community health programs and to the community health care team.
3. To establish continuing education programs for the purpose of cultivation, promoting and disseminating knowledge and scientific information concerning vocational nursing and subjects related thereto.
4. To establish and maintain high standards of integrity and honor among vocational nurses that may render more effective health care.
5. To support the establishment and continuation of vocational nursing schools in this state, and to champion the availability of adequate nursing resources for the people of Texas.
6. To promote general health and welfare programs and to protect the interests of the general public and its members with respect practice of vocational nursing.

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For details call:
VLPNA President - Doris Lightfoot:
804-329-9145

The Virginia Licensed Practical Nurses Association is a professional association composed of Licensed Practical, Graduate Practical, and Student Practical nurses, PN instructors, or interested persons. We have several local divisions across the state and we are a constituent state of our National Federation of LPNs. Because we are the only group composed solely of Practical Nurses, we set the future of the profession by keeping abreast of activities in the state and nation pertaining to Practical Nursing.

A Message from the VLPNA President:

"LPNs are ranked among the best nurses in America- their knowledge, compassion and clinical experience make it possible to bring the highest level of nursing care to all patients. Please become a part of this extraordinary association. No one can do everything but everyone can do something. Join today! We're LPNs working together for healthier communities."

Doris Barnes Lightfoot, LPN

VLPNA Mission Statement:

• Give quality care to all.
• Focus on membership retention and recruitment.
• Promote recruitment and involvement of practical nursing students by involving each Area.
• Provide excellent and timely communication between Area presidents and the NFLPN.
• Increase legislative awareness.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Be proactive in addressing the critical nursing shortage.

Area 4 -
Elnora Branch- 116 Gainsborough Sq., Apt.229, Chesapeake, VA, 23320. PH- 757-382-9602

Area 5 - Doris Lightfoot - 622 Grayson Ave., Richmond, VA, 23222. PH- 804-329-9145 Area 7 - Louise Swift- 321 Montevista Ave., Charlottesville, VA, 22903. PH- 804-295-9479 Area 9 - Genevieve Kirk- 15 Plaza Apartment Dr., Apt. 115, Staunton, VA ,24401. PH- 540-885-0017 Area 14 - Sarah Robertson- 3318 Foster Ave., Ettrick, VA, 23803. PH- 804-526-9495
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Site of the 2007
NFLPN National Convention
October 3 - 7, 2007
Regency Suites Hotel
Green Bay, Wisconsin

Other Notes from WALPN ...

The WALPN has a quarterly newsletter called "Capnotes", which keeps you current on State and National issues.

A message from the WALPN President:

"Congratulations to you on your interest in YOUR professional association. There are over 20,000 LPNs in the State of Wisconsin, and WE need to have a voice and vote in any legislation that will affect us. Becoming a member of the WALPN guarantees us this voice, and vote, on both State and National levels.

Over the past 30 years the WALPN has seen other State Associations and Senate Bills try to eliminate the LPN…However, WALPN has been successful TWICE in defeating this action.

Let's continue to stick together, and grow in our profession of Licensed Practical Nursing. BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! We would love to hear from you.

For more information, email: Joann Shaw at - jslpn@sbcglobal.net or call - 920-684-1613
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