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President’s Message
June 2009
I hope you all enjoy the summer months. I know I like quiet time on a beach with a good book. I find the summer to be my destressing time. As a mother with kids, the rest of the year tends to be crazy.
While you are enjoying whatever you find solace in this summer, do not forget that your organization is at work for you. We function as a result of the hard work of our board of directors, but more importantly, you the member. I want you to think about the ways you can help us this year. We need members to sign up for the NBC30 Health and Wellness Expo in October. If you can give 1, 2 or more hours educating the public as to who we are and what we do, you will be rewarded with thanks from those you help. The time goes by so fast. We also need help with Government relations. If you have an interest in learning more about the government and our state regulation of our practice, sign up today. We can use help in planning our conferences so continuing education may be right for you. Newsletter committee is looking for members to submit articles for the newsletter and if you want to help put it all together, sign up today. Membership needs members willing to look at ways to reach APRNs not currently members. If you have ideas, sign up for Membership. Lastly, Public Relations committee promotes the APRN role. We are looking for people who have ideas to help get the word out as to who we are and what we do. PR also promotes NP Week. We could use your help.
So as you relax this summer, decide to make a committment to your organization and sign up for a committee. You can take pride in working with this organization and we welcome you.
I am so very proud of this organization and its members.
Thank you once again for your continued support of CTPARNs.
Fondly,
Lynn Rapsilber APRN-BC
President
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CTAPRNS is open to all APRNs.
Please encourage your colleagues to join, check the website, ctaprns.org. If you have any questions regarding membership, click Here to contact our Membership Chairperson. The board will be seeking a retired and student nonvoting member shortly.
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From AANP E-Bulletin
CONTACT WITH YOUR SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED NOW
As you know, it is important that all our legislators be reached to push for the inclusion of primary care nurse practitioners and their ability to lead medical homes in all health care reform legislation being considered in both the House and the Senate in Washington. If you have not yet communicated with your Senators and Representative, now is the time to do so. You may wish to email or call directly, or you can tap on the Advocacy Center on the home page of the AANP Website to access already written letters regarding NP invlovement in Health Care Reform and the Medical Home. By following the directions on the site, a letter will automatically be sent from you to your legislators outlining the need and rationale for inclusion in this legislation. Information regarding each of these issues may also be found on the website by tapping the Legislation and Practice bar on the home page. If you should need further help or information feel free to call the Office of Health Policy at 202-966-6414 or email dcoffice @aanp.org. We need your help, so please don't delay, write today. ---------------------------------
DNP combined position statement, Medical Home, etc. There are proposed emails, letters, contact information and legislative alerts.
ACNP Policy/Advocacy Link: http://www.acnpweb.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3297 AANP Legislation/Advocacy Link: http://www.aanp.org/AANPCMS NEW Study
Yale University is conducting a research study of physicians (MDs & DOs) and registered nurses (RNs) licensed in Connecticut who self-identify as having a permanent physical or sensory disability. The study aims to explore the work life of physicians and nurses with disabilities. Participation will include a short in-person interview. For further information, please email MDRNDisabilityStudy@gmail.com or call (203) 785-3959 OR (203) 785-3337.
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