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."
Latest small news from
Kentucky
State Association of LPNs.
KALPN Annual Conference
April 4 and 5
Mammoth Cave, KY.
April 4 is scheduled for students and education workshop for students, members and non members. Starting at 9AM and ending at 3PM, the day will offer 3-4 contact hours on various topics on substance abuse from different speakers.
Friday evening will be "Tacky Tourist at Mammoth Cave" Fun Night. All are welcome to dress up as a tacky tourist and join the fun for the "Tackiest Tourist" contest.
April 5 will be KSALPN business meeting, election of President, Secretary, and Director, and installation of officers. For further information you may contact Peggy Fishburn at hallnurse2001@yahoo.com or 270-237-7703.
Thank you. Sr. Margaret Ann
Sr Margaret Ann Seasly – KALPN President –
270-554-9499
The Louisiana Federation of LPN 60th Annual Convention April 24 - 26, 2008
Alexandria, LA Featuring Keynote Speaker
Teresa Allen Click here for a printable flyer
The annual convention of LFLPN will be held on April 24, 25, 26, 2008 in Alexandria, LA at the Alexandria Convention Center, 701 4th Street, corner Jackson Avenue, Holiday Inn.
Student Day will be Friday, April 25th with classes from many of the Louisiana Vocational-Technical Schools attending with their instructors. All LPNs in the area, whether members or not, are invited to participate. As an enrollment incentive, any LPN who joins the LFLPN during the convention will receive a 15% discount from the regular enrollment fee. Students who join LFLPN at the convention will receive the same discount when they renew as LPNs.
The theme of the convention is Back to Basics: Wound Care and You. Speakers include Mrs. Teresa Allen, a motivational speaker who is very popular throughout LA. Ms. Tammy Thompson LPN, Senior Account Manager, with Hill Rom specialty beds, and Ms. Julia Bogan with Smith Nephew Wound Care Products will also be giving presentations. Several booths from health related industries will be on site.
Directions to the convention center: From Interstate 49, take Exit 85B and follow Jackson Avenue toward the Red River; if northbound, this is to your right, if southbound, to your left. The seven story hotel is on the corner of Jackson and 4th Street. Telephone 318-442-9000. Free parking is available.
Thursday evening there will be a pre-convention business meeting and work session to assemble approximately 250 packets for Friday’s attendees. Registration will be 7:30 to 8:30 AM Friday morning. Friday night those staying in town will carpool to nearby Marksville for dining at the paragon Resort. Saturday morning is post-convention business meetings with election and installation of officers. Registration fees are: LFLPN members $50; non-member LPNs $55; Students and Instructors $30 if received by April 15, 2008. Registration at the door, add $10. Please mail check to LFLPN Treasurer at P.O. Box 30, Loreauville, LA 70552.
Friday lunch is included in these fees. Please bring a sweater or jacket as the air-conditioning is sometime uncomfortably cool for some. Questions? Contact dlk.lpn@cox.net or Dorothy Kelly at 504-494-0795, or Margie Monroe at 318-688-7849.
The Maryland Licensed Practical Nurses Association,
Inc Membership
Meeting
was held on October
23, 2007 at the Anne Arundel
Medical Center in Annapolis,
MD
Wahnita Hawk – President MLPNA – 1-888-609-2451
• Do you feel safe & secure with your job as an LPN?
• Are you concerned with the future of LPNs?
• If you’re concerned
then you need to join the
MLPNA and help us to help you!
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.
If you are interested in a Leadership position or in
getting involved call me toll-free at 1-888-609-2451 or email me: whawklpn@yahoo.com
The MLPNA is the professional organization of and for the more
than 12,000 licensed practical nurses in Mississippi. The MLPNA is a constituent
of the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses Inc. (NFLPN). MLPNA
is continuously striving to improve the licensed practical nurses and their
roles as professional members of health care teams throughout the state. MLPNA
firmly believes that if health care costs are ever to be contained, the LPN
must be better utilized by the health care provider.
Registration for the convention will open April 18 and the
convention will feature three full days of professional workshops, business
sessions, fellowship and fun.
Twenty-one hours of contact education are planned, 10 of which
may be used to satisfy semi-annual CE requirements for IV certified LPNs.
The Mississippi State Board of Nursing recently gave MLPNA
permission to provide this educational service for IV certified LPNs. Most
of the workshops could also be very beneficial to health care providers outside
of the LPN profession. Anyone interested in any of the workshops is welcome
to attend.
The MLPNA invites and encourages all LPNs and SPN, members
and non-members to attend this convention.
Those who are unable to attend the full three-day convention
may register for any one-day session.
Health care providers are encouraged to take advantage of this
opportunity to provide their LNPNs with some excellent continuing education
by sending them to this convention.
For further information, please contact Emily Pharr. LPN, at
228-437-0634, orby email:epharr@cabelone.net;
or Jim Blackledge at 601-763-5151 or by email at jvb@bayspringstel.net
Emily Pharr – MSLPNA President – 228-437-0634
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the people
of Mississippi who were affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Price is a 30-year old LPN with 2 small children of her
own. Just 11
days before Katrina struck her mother died. The death of her mother
left Price not only emotionally distraught but also with the financial responsibility
of raising her two half-siblings and caring for her elderly grandmother.
A message from the NHLPA Vice President
Patricia Tobin, LPN....................603-643-8120
The NHLPNA would like to welcome any LPN or PN student to our monthly
state meeting. The meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of the month
at
PLEASANT VIEW(GENESIS) on Pleasant Street in Concord , NH.
There is a saying, "No one can do everything, but everyone can do
something". With this in mind, please consider becoming a
part of your
association. We are NH LPN's working together for our future.
Our state association has an upcoming: Spring Conference
scheduled for May 13, 2008 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, in
Lebanon NH
Please save this date and come and meet fellow LPN'S within our state
and beyond. Continuing education credits will be granted. Breakfast
and lunch will be included and an opportunity to win door prizes. There
is also a uniform store on site with discounts for conference
participants. Please consider attending the conference and having a
relaxing, educational, and fun day!
I am still the only one working the NYFLPN. It has been very difficult
for me. I have had some family issues that have kept me away from
the job at hand but I still want to try my best for the LPNs of New York and
the NFLPN. I don't have the money or other resources for a convention
or conference yet. I would really appreciate some help. I feel a little
out on a limb right now. I don't want to give up on this but I need some help.
If you’re an NY LPN who: cares about our profession, cares about our
future, and feels that we LPNs don’t get the respect and the recognition
we deserve, PLEASE get involved in a leadership position with the New York
Federation of LPNs. I for one am proud to be a New York LPN!
Remember:
“No one can do everything, but everyone can
do something.”
Thank you. Marylou Flanagan
You can reach me by email: marylouflanagan@hvc.rr.com or
by phone: 845-496-8464. I look forward to hearing from you!
NCLPN is the member organization for the LPNs in North Carolina
and is composed of LPNs. Membership in the NCLPNA is open to all duly licensed
as LPNs, pursuant to the laws of the State of North Carolina. Every member in
good standing with the NCLPNA is automatically a member of NFLPN. NCLPNA was
organized to promote the welfare of the LPNs, advance educational standards,
and to further efficient patient care. Our association represents LPNs with all
allied health organizations in our state on issues facing healthcare for our
citizens. We have representatives on the NC Board of Nursing and the NC Center
for Nursing to represent the interests of LPNs. In addition, we have
benefits for members to secure any insurance needs not only in conjunction with
the NFLPN, but through our own alliance with American Income Life..
Patricia
Beverage- President NCLPNA – 910-346-8225
Ohio is
on the move! Increasing membership continues to be the primary focus. We have
and are still providing incentives for increasing membership.
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. return to state list
A group of motivated Pennsylvania LPNs are in the process of organizing an LPN
association for their state, and they need your input and assistance! Get involved…it's
your future!
For information on how to get involved you can email:
These Are Just Some of the Benefits of membership in the LVNAT:
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.
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.
For LVNAT Membership Details, Call - 512-302-3979
Texas Events
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!
Call Thelma Davis for more information and reservations:
979-542-2763
Candidates Wanted!
First Vice President
Secretary
Three Board Members
Five Nominating Committee Members
Please… the more the merrier. We
need at least two candidates for each position. Mail nominations to:
Bennie Faye Richie
5320 Conroy
Ft. Worth, TX
76115
817-921-1870
The Objectives of the Licensed Vocational Nurses Association
of Texas Shall Be:
To unite into one association all persons licensed by the Texas Board
of Vocational Nurse Examiners to practice vocational nursing.
To promote a clear understanding of the contribution LVNs
make to community health programs and to the community health care
team.
To establish continuing education programs for the purpose
of cultivation, promoting and disseminating knowledge and scientific
information concerning vocational nursing and subjects related thereto.
To establish and maintain high standards of integrity and
honor among vocational nurses that may render more effective health
care.
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.
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.
37th Annual VLPNA Convention will be held on
April 10-12 at Holiday Inn Central
3207 North Boulevard
Richmond, Va 23230
(804) 359-9441
Evelyn Lindsay – VLPNA President –804-233-6199
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.
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.
The Wisconsin Association
of Licensed Practical Nurses
will be holding it's 58Th Annual "HATS OFF TO LPNs" April 30Th-May 2ND, 2008
at
the Best Western Midway Hotel Riverfront Resort
1835 Rose St.
LaCrosse, WI. 54601
phone 608-781-7000
Deadline for Convention Registration, and Hotel Special Rate Reservations ($64 plus tax/1-2 people, $74 plus tax/3-4 people) is April 14Th, 2008. Make room reservations directly to the Hotel.
WALPN promises Education, most current updates on LPN issues, fun, and most of all networking with LPNs from across Wisconsin.
For more information contact Eileen Collins (WALPN Convention Chairperson) email pacfan4@msm.com, phone 608-857-3008 or Jo Ann Shaw (WALPN President) email jslpn@scbglobal.net, phone 920-684-1613.
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
