Hello Everyone,
I am thrilled to announce that AALNC and DRI will be doing a joint webinar on Tuesday November 9, 2010. The webinar "Legal Issues in Wound Care Cases in the Present on Admission Era" will feature an LNC speaker from AALNC and an attorney speaker from DRI. Diane Krasner, RN PhD, is the wound care nurse expert representing AALNC as the LNC speaker. Dr. Krasner is a frequent speaker on wound issues, both internationally and in the US. She has given presentations at past AALNC conferences, including the 2010 National Education Conference in Pittsburgh earlier this year.
I would like to thank Dr. Krasner for assisting us with this important initiative with DRI. As you may be aware, one of our key goals at the national level has been to increase awareness of the legal nurse consulting profession and AALNC through the Attorney Awareness Initiative. We have been working to build a strategic alliance with DRI and have been in discussions with their leadership. Developing joint educational projects is one of the many ways in which we can work together. This webinar is the first in what I hope will be a series of joint educational events with them.
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. Watch for more details from HQ, including the exact timing of the presentation and registration information.
Karen
Karen J. Huff, BSN RN LNCC
AALNC President
Friday, October 8, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Leadership Article - Characterists of Tough Minded Optimists
Hello Everyone,
As I mentioned in my last blog entry, I wanted to share a few leadership articles with you. If you are serving in a volunteer leadership role for AALNC - thank you!! If you are not involved in AALNC at the local or national level, I encourage you to do so. I think you will find it very rewarding, both on a personal and professional level.
While in Chicago for a Board of Directors meeting, Sharon and I had the opportunity to meet with Henry Givray, President & CEO of Smith Bucklin, AALNC's management company. During our meeting, he shared this article with us. I thought it was an inspiring read - short and to the point. You may have seen the info from the power of optimism before, but this version also includes commentary written by Henry Givray.
See below.
Karen
Karen J. Huff, BSN RN LNCC
AALNC President
***********************************************************************************
12 Characteristics of Tough-Minded Optimists
From “The Power of Optimism” by Alan Loy McGinnis, 1990
Commentary by Henry Givray, 2009
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what sunflowers do.”
― Helen Keller
1. Are seldom surprised by trouble.
Tough-minded optimists recognize and embrace the premise that problems are part of life. However, they see themselves as able and willing to be problem solvers. They do this by developing and presenting ideas and options which help solve problems. And tough-minded optimists are resilient in pressing forward until they get to where they knew they would eventually get to – success.
2. Look for partial solutions.
Waiting until you have 100 percent of the facts or the perfect solution before you act will result in inaction, missed opportunities or even paralysis. Tough-minded optimists don’t wait until everything is perfectly in order or known before they take action. They know that “beginning is half the doing.” They aren’t crippled by a need for perfection. Instead they are willing to take small steps toward eventual success. Toughminded optimists inherently understand that thoughtful action is far better than inaction or “analysis paralysis,” which solves nothing.
3. Believe they have control over their futures.
Optimistic thinking inherently boosts self-confidence and encourages determination. Optimistic people don’t let others’ opinions solely determine how they view the current or future state of affairs.
4. Allow for regular renewal.
I interpret this as mental, social and physical renewal. Mental renewal is about learning and continuous
education. Social renewal is about making a special effort to get acquainted with new people as well as
nurturing existing relationships. Physical renewal is of course about being and staying healthy by eating
right and exercising.
5. Interrupt their negative trains of thought.
For me, this simply means that as human beings we will at times have negative thoughts or self-doubt no matter how naturally optimistic or positive we may be. The key is to work at being self-aware while
constantly monitoring our response to other people, circumstances, conditions on the ground or new
information. Negative thoughts often distort our understanding of problems or issues at hand. Distortion
leads to blockage in finding solutions or charting courses of action. Another interesting implication of this principle is this: by blocking or shedding negative thoughts or preconceptions we are more open to give trust and the benefit of doubt, which in turn builds trust with others.
6. Heighten their powers of appreciation.
This is about possessing and demonstrating a genuine and heartfelt “thank you” approach, both in words and in actions. Optimists tend to see the good in people, the positives in situations and the beauty around them. This in turn fosters trust and a positive response from others, which is especially helpful during difficult and trying times.
7. Use their imaginations to rehearse success.
By definition, pessimists view the world through a prism of danger, angst and failure. Tough-minded
optimists picture a desired state of the future and are confident to go about and make it happen. They
develop positive images to minimize or replace the natural anxiety of uncertainty. But tough-minded
optimists are also realistic in their visualizations. They are comfortably able to adjust downward, as
needed, to make their “images” more believable.
8. Are cheerful even when they can’t be happy.
I believe this is especially critical for anyone in a position of authority or responsibility who aspires to be an effective leader. In fact, during trying times, a leader’s optimism lifts spirits, gives hope and builds strength in others. Following this principle doesn’t mean you should be artificial or take on a what-meworry, head-in-the-sand persona. It simply means that tough-minded optimists always have the “bigger picture” in mind. They recognize that their attitude can and will have an impact (sometimes profound) on the people around them, which can either enable or inhibit performance, results, and problem solving.
9. Believe they have an almost unlimited capacity for stretching.
Tough-minded optimists believe (and act accordingly) that they are on a perpetual journey of selfimprovement, learning and discovery; their attitude is “my personal best is yet to come.” They are
constantly pushing, stretching, leveraging to grow, finding new ways to do things and developing
themselves. This is not about Pollyanna positive thinking but more about recognizing that the mind, heart and soul offer limitless opportunities and potential.
10. Build lots of love into their lives.
Cynical or negative people knowingly or unknowingly isolate themselves and end up being alone much of the time. During times of great difficulty and challenge, personally or professionally, tough-minded
optimists recognize the power of love and friendship to heal, nurture and renew. McGinnis wrote “love
nurtures optimism.” The reverse is true – hostility leads to cynicism and pessimism.
11. Like to swap good news.
How and what we talk about affects our state of mental and physical being. Sharing success stories
builds excitement, is great for morale and can be educational.
12. Accept what cannot be changed.
Even the biggest optimist has to know there is a point to not “throwing good money after bad.” Perseverance is powerful, but not accepting what cannot be changed can be costly as other opportunities drift away. Simply stated, tough-minded optimists ask “is there anything I can do to change the situation?” If the answer is “no,” then they let it go and move on.
© Copyright 2009 SmithBucklin Corporation. All rights reserved.
As I mentioned in my last blog entry, I wanted to share a few leadership articles with you. If you are serving in a volunteer leadership role for AALNC - thank you!! If you are not involved in AALNC at the local or national level, I encourage you to do so. I think you will find it very rewarding, both on a personal and professional level.
While in Chicago for a Board of Directors meeting, Sharon and I had the opportunity to meet with Henry Givray, President & CEO of Smith Bucklin, AALNC's management company. During our meeting, he shared this article with us. I thought it was an inspiring read - short and to the point. You may have seen the info from the power of optimism before, but this version also includes commentary written by Henry Givray.
See below.
Karen
Karen J. Huff, BSN RN LNCC
AALNC President
***********************************************************************************
12 Characteristics of Tough-Minded Optimists
From “The Power of Optimism” by Alan Loy McGinnis, 1990
Commentary by Henry Givray, 2009
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what sunflowers do.”
― Helen Keller
1. Are seldom surprised by trouble.
Tough-minded optimists recognize and embrace the premise that problems are part of life. However, they see themselves as able and willing to be problem solvers. They do this by developing and presenting ideas and options which help solve problems. And tough-minded optimists are resilient in pressing forward until they get to where they knew they would eventually get to – success.
2. Look for partial solutions.
Waiting until you have 100 percent of the facts or the perfect solution before you act will result in inaction, missed opportunities or even paralysis. Tough-minded optimists don’t wait until everything is perfectly in order or known before they take action. They know that “beginning is half the doing.” They aren’t crippled by a need for perfection. Instead they are willing to take small steps toward eventual success. Toughminded optimists inherently understand that thoughtful action is far better than inaction or “analysis paralysis,” which solves nothing.
3. Believe they have control over their futures.
Optimistic thinking inherently boosts self-confidence and encourages determination. Optimistic people don’t let others’ opinions solely determine how they view the current or future state of affairs.
4. Allow for regular renewal.
I interpret this as mental, social and physical renewal. Mental renewal is about learning and continuous
education. Social renewal is about making a special effort to get acquainted with new people as well as
nurturing existing relationships. Physical renewal is of course about being and staying healthy by eating
right and exercising.
5. Interrupt their negative trains of thought.
For me, this simply means that as human beings we will at times have negative thoughts or self-doubt no matter how naturally optimistic or positive we may be. The key is to work at being self-aware while
constantly monitoring our response to other people, circumstances, conditions on the ground or new
information. Negative thoughts often distort our understanding of problems or issues at hand. Distortion
leads to blockage in finding solutions or charting courses of action. Another interesting implication of this principle is this: by blocking or shedding negative thoughts or preconceptions we are more open to give trust and the benefit of doubt, which in turn builds trust with others.
6. Heighten their powers of appreciation.
This is about possessing and demonstrating a genuine and heartfelt “thank you” approach, both in words and in actions. Optimists tend to see the good in people, the positives in situations and the beauty around them. This in turn fosters trust and a positive response from others, which is especially helpful during difficult and trying times.
7. Use their imaginations to rehearse success.
By definition, pessimists view the world through a prism of danger, angst and failure. Tough-minded
optimists picture a desired state of the future and are confident to go about and make it happen. They
develop positive images to minimize or replace the natural anxiety of uncertainty. But tough-minded
optimists are also realistic in their visualizations. They are comfortably able to adjust downward, as
needed, to make their “images” more believable.
8. Are cheerful even when they can’t be happy.
I believe this is especially critical for anyone in a position of authority or responsibility who aspires to be an effective leader. In fact, during trying times, a leader’s optimism lifts spirits, gives hope and builds strength in others. Following this principle doesn’t mean you should be artificial or take on a what-meworry, head-in-the-sand persona. It simply means that tough-minded optimists always have the “bigger picture” in mind. They recognize that their attitude can and will have an impact (sometimes profound) on the people around them, which can either enable or inhibit performance, results, and problem solving.
9. Believe they have an almost unlimited capacity for stretching.
Tough-minded optimists believe (and act accordingly) that they are on a perpetual journey of selfimprovement, learning and discovery; their attitude is “my personal best is yet to come.” They are
constantly pushing, stretching, leveraging to grow, finding new ways to do things and developing
themselves. This is not about Pollyanna positive thinking but more about recognizing that the mind, heart and soul offer limitless opportunities and potential.
10. Build lots of love into their lives.
Cynical or negative people knowingly or unknowingly isolate themselves and end up being alone much of the time. During times of great difficulty and challenge, personally or professionally, tough-minded
optimists recognize the power of love and friendship to heal, nurture and renew. McGinnis wrote “love
nurtures optimism.” The reverse is true – hostility leads to cynicism and pessimism.
11. Like to swap good news.
How and what we talk about affects our state of mental and physical being. Sharing success stories
builds excitement, is great for morale and can be educational.
12. Accept what cannot be changed.
Even the biggest optimist has to know there is a point to not “throwing good money after bad.” Perseverance is powerful, but not accepting what cannot be changed can be costly as other opportunities drift away. Simply stated, tough-minded optimists ask “is there anything I can do to change the situation?” If the answer is “no,” then they let it go and move on.
© Copyright 2009 SmithBucklin Corporation. All rights reserved.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
August Board Meeting Update
Hello Everyone,
The AALNC Board of Directors held our summer Board meeting in Chicago recently. We had a very productive meeting.
We completed a thorough review of the 2011 budget, which was then approved by the Board. Marianne Hallas, AALNC Secretary/Treasurer, did a great job of leading us through the budget process with the support of our staff. The entire process was done differently this year and worked very well. There are several new ideas on the horizon; I look forward to updating you on those changes in the future.
Another key highlight from our meeting was a thorough review of the strategic plan, with updates to our Plan of Work and goals for 2011. An ongoing evaluation of where we are and where we need to be is important to the health of the organization. It was great to reflect on how much we have accomplished so far this year.
The meeting concluded with a brain storming session about new revenue streams for AALNC. The board members were very engaged in the process, and many geat ideas were discussed! All in all it was a great meeting, and I returned home feeling very optimistic about our future.
Another highlight from the weekend was the opportunity to represent AALNC at a meeting wtih Henry Givray, President & CEO of Smith Bucklin. Sharon McQuown, President Elect, and Kaye Englebrecht, AALNC Executive Director, attended the special meeting with me. The discussion centered on association leadership, association trends (especially in light of the economy), and ideas for growth. Henry shared several inspiring articles, including ,"7 Things only a Board of Directors Can Do" and "12 Characteristics of Tough-Minded Optimists." The latter is a new favorite of mine; I read a few quotes to the Board for inspiration during the meeting.
I hope to tell you more about these articles in a future post.
Karen
Karen J. Huff, BSN RN LNCC
AALNC President
The AALNC Board of Directors held our summer Board meeting in Chicago recently. We had a very productive meeting.
We completed a thorough review of the 2011 budget, which was then approved by the Board. Marianne Hallas, AALNC Secretary/Treasurer, did a great job of leading us through the budget process with the support of our staff. The entire process was done differently this year and worked very well. There are several new ideas on the horizon; I look forward to updating you on those changes in the future.
Another key highlight from our meeting was a thorough review of the strategic plan, with updates to our Plan of Work and goals for 2011. An ongoing evaluation of where we are and where we need to be is important to the health of the organization. It was great to reflect on how much we have accomplished so far this year.
The meeting concluded with a brain storming session about new revenue streams for AALNC. The board members were very engaged in the process, and many geat ideas were discussed! All in all it was a great meeting, and I returned home feeling very optimistic about our future.
Another highlight from the weekend was the opportunity to represent AALNC at a meeting wtih Henry Givray, President & CEO of Smith Bucklin. Sharon McQuown, President Elect, and Kaye Englebrecht, AALNC Executive Director, attended the special meeting with me. The discussion centered on association leadership, association trends (especially in light of the economy), and ideas for growth. Henry shared several inspiring articles, including ,"7 Things only a Board of Directors Can Do" and "12 Characteristics of Tough-Minded Optimists." The latter is a new favorite of mine; I read a few quotes to the Board for inspiration during the meeting.
I hope to tell you more about these articles in a future post.
Karen
Karen J. Huff, BSN RN LNCC
AALNC President
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
AALNC Job Board
Hi Everyone,
As announced in our July member update, AALNC has a new feature - a Job Board where members can post or view job openings for LNCs! HQ has uploaded the initial template to the website. See http://www.aalnc.org/membership/jobsearch.cfm
This benefit is available to members only. Outside companies may also advertise LNC jobs by contacting HQ and paying a nominal fee to post a job for 60 days. Please see the link above for further details.
We encourage you to post positions. LNCs who are looking for subcontrators may also want to post here. We hope you will check it out and let us know your feedback!
Karen
Karen J. Huff, BSN RN LNCC
AALNC President
2010 - 2011
As announced in our July member update, AALNC has a new feature - a Job Board where members can post or view job openings for LNCs! HQ has uploaded the initial template to the website. See http://www.aalnc.org/membership/jobsearch.cfm
This benefit is available to members only. Outside companies may also advertise LNC jobs by contacting HQ and paying a nominal fee to post a job for 60 days. Please see the link above for further details.
We encourage you to post positions. LNCs who are looking for subcontrators may also want to post here. We hope you will check it out and let us know your feedback!
Karen
Karen J. Huff, BSN RN LNCC
AALNC President
2010 - 2011
Monday, June 21, 2010
AALNC Webinar Series
Hi Everyone,
The new AALNC webinar series is live! As announced at our Annual Business Meeting in Pittsburgh, beginning this July we will have monthly webinars on a variety of hot topics. For our initial offerings, we recruited several dynamic speakers from the 2010 National Education Conference. So, if you were unable to join us in Pittsburgh, or if you were unable to attend a specific presentation, you now have the opportunity to do so through our live webinars!
Additionally, we will be offering an entirely new session in September on screening medical malpractice cases. This session will be presented by an experienced LNC and attorney from a plaintiff firm in NY. The speakers will offer valuable tips to LNCs on screening cases for merit.
Here is the schedule so far:
Thursday, July 1st from 12 -1pm CST
Speaker: Edie Brous, RN MS MPH JD
Topic: "The Criminal Prosecution of Healthcare Providers: Implications for Nurse Attorneys and Legal Nurse Consultants"
Monday August 2nd from 11-12pm CST
Speakers: Cheryl Gatti, FN BSN LNCC, and Jude Lark, RN BSN CCRN
Topic: "Epidural Hematoma: Issues from an LNC's Perspective"
September - date and time TBA soon
Speakers: Beth Zorn, BSN RN LNCC & Brian Zorn, JD
Topic: "Screening & Investigating Potential Medical Malpractice Claims"
Friday, October 1st from 2-3pm CST
Speaker: Jonathan Liss, MD
Topic: "Forget Me Not: An Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and its Associated Legal Conundrums"
November - TBA
The cost for AALNC members is only $35.00 and all sessions are approved for nursing CEs. For more info, see www.aalnc.org/edupro/WebinarSeries.cfm
Karen
Karen J. Huff, BSN RN LNCC
AALNC President
The new AALNC webinar series is live! As announced at our Annual Business Meeting in Pittsburgh, beginning this July we will have monthly webinars on a variety of hot topics. For our initial offerings, we recruited several dynamic speakers from the 2010 National Education Conference. So, if you were unable to join us in Pittsburgh, or if you were unable to attend a specific presentation, you now have the opportunity to do so through our live webinars!
Additionally, we will be offering an entirely new session in September on screening medical malpractice cases. This session will be presented by an experienced LNC and attorney from a plaintiff firm in NY. The speakers will offer valuable tips to LNCs on screening cases for merit.
Here is the schedule so far:
Thursday, July 1st from 12 -1pm CST
Speaker: Edie Brous, RN MS MPH JD
Topic: "The Criminal Prosecution of Healthcare Providers: Implications for Nurse Attorneys and Legal Nurse Consultants"
Monday August 2nd from 11-12pm CST
Speakers: Cheryl Gatti, FN BSN LNCC, and Jude Lark, RN BSN CCRN
Topic: "Epidural Hematoma: Issues from an LNC's Perspective"
September - date and time TBA soon
Speakers: Beth Zorn, BSN RN LNCC & Brian Zorn, JD
Topic: "Screening & Investigating Potential Medical Malpractice Claims"
Friday, October 1st from 2-3pm CST
Speaker: Jonathan Liss, MD
Topic: "Forget Me Not: An Overview of Alzheimer's Disease and its Associated Legal Conundrums"
November - TBA
The cost for AALNC members is only $35.00 and all sessions are approved for nursing CEs. For more info, see www.aalnc.org/edupro/WebinarSeries.cfm
Karen
Karen J. Huff, BSN RN LNCC
AALNC President
Thursday, June 10, 2010
2011 Conference Location
Hello Everyone,
I am pleased to provide you a brief update with the hotel and dates for the 2011 conference! We have chosen a hotel on the water in Baltimore's Inner Harbor that is also connected to shops and restaurants. Here is the info:
AALNC 2011 Conference
Renaissance Harborplace Hotel
April 1-2, 2011
Baltimore, MD
The 2011 Conference Committee is hard at work planning a great conference for us. Stay tuned for more details as they become available via the AALNC website, email updates, and this Blog.
So, please save the date.........I hope to see you there!
Karen
Karen J. Huff, BSN RN LNCC
AALNC President
I am pleased to provide you a brief update with the hotel and dates for the 2011 conference! We have chosen a hotel on the water in Baltimore's Inner Harbor that is also connected to shops and restaurants. Here is the info:
AALNC 2011 Conference
Renaissance Harborplace Hotel
April 1-2, 2011
Baltimore, MD
The 2011 Conference Committee is hard at work planning a great conference for us. Stay tuned for more details as they become available via the AALNC website, email updates, and this Blog.
So, please save the date.........I hope to see you there!
Karen
Karen J. Huff, BSN RN LNCC
AALNC President
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
LNCs Publish Article in AAJ Trial Magazine
Hello Everyone,
Congratulations to AALNC members Kara DiCecco, Mindy Cohen, and Barbara Levin on the publication of their article in Trial, a publication of the American Association of Justice (AAJ)!! The article "Failure to Communicate" appears in the May 2010 edition of Trial. This is a special edition in which all articles are devoted to the topic of Medical Negligence.
According to the article, ".....ineffective communication between doctors and nurses in hospitals is a common reason for medical errors leading to patient injuries. Investigating a case involving a miscommunication isn't easy, bu the evidence is there - you just need to know how to find it."
A great deal of time and effort went into getting this article published, and we wish to thank Kara, Mindy and Barbara for their dedication to this project and to AALNC.
Publishing articles in legal journals is a great way to educate attorneys about the value LNCs bring to the medical aspects of legal cases. It also compliments our national Awareness Campaign where we have several initiatives designed to promote AALNC and the legal nurse consulting profession.
Thanks to all for a job well done!
Karen
Karen J. Huff, BSN RN LNCC
AALNC President
Congratulations to AALNC members Kara DiCecco, Mindy Cohen, and Barbara Levin on the publication of their article in Trial, a publication of the American Association of Justice (AAJ)!! The article "Failure to Communicate" appears in the May 2010 edition of Trial. This is a special edition in which all articles are devoted to the topic of Medical Negligence.
According to the article, ".....ineffective communication between doctors and nurses in hospitals is a common reason for medical errors leading to patient injuries. Investigating a case involving a miscommunication isn't easy, bu the evidence is there - you just need to know how to find it."
A great deal of time and effort went into getting this article published, and we wish to thank Kara, Mindy and Barbara for their dedication to this project and to AALNC.
Publishing articles in legal journals is a great way to educate attorneys about the value LNCs bring to the medical aspects of legal cases. It also compliments our national Awareness Campaign where we have several initiatives designed to promote AALNC and the legal nurse consulting profession.
Thanks to all for a job well done!
Karen
Karen J. Huff, BSN RN LNCC
AALNC President
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Conference News
Hello Everyone,
I hope many of you attended the great conference in Pittsburgh! Tracy Albee and the 2010 Conference Committee put together an exceptional program full of diverse educational sessions and unique networking events. It was wonderful to see many of you there.
I am honored to begin my term as AALNC President, and appreciate all the guidance I received from Su Langroth. I am looking forward to a great year working with a talented Board of Directors who are eager to serve AALNC.
As announced as the business meeting in Pittsburgh, AALNC is looking for new ways to communicate with our members. We have decided to use this blog to provide you with updates, and will be discontinuing Network News. Hopefully you will hear from us more often this way, rather than quarterly via the newsletter. As President, I will be writing to you via the blog, and also plan to invite a few guest bloggers.
Earlier this year AALNC asked you to participate in a short online survey regarding our conference structure. Based on your feedback, recommendations have been made for the Board of Directors to change the format of the National Education Conference for 2011.
The 2011 Conference will be a 1 1/2 day conference, taking place over a weekend. We feel this will be a win-win situation, giving you an opportunity to participate in quality educational offerings with minimal time away from work. The conference will take place in April in Baltimore, which will provide easy access whether you're driving or flying.
It is anticipated that educational offerings will be in 2 tracks - meeting the needs of the beginning LNC and the more seasoned LNC. We hope these changes will provide you with professional development opportunities, in a more convenient and concise time frame. More details will be released as they become available, so stay tuned for further info in the coming months.
If the spring conference is successful, we hope to plan a second educational conference in the fall of 2011, in a location west of the Mississippi.
There is still more to tell - I look forward to updating you soon on the plans for our webinar series, and the incredible progress AALNC has made in our Strategic Alliances! Stay tuned for more info...........
Karen
Karen J. Huff, BSN RN LNCC
AALNC President
I hope many of you attended the great conference in Pittsburgh! Tracy Albee and the 2010 Conference Committee put together an exceptional program full of diverse educational sessions and unique networking events. It was wonderful to see many of you there.
I am honored to begin my term as AALNC President, and appreciate all the guidance I received from Su Langroth. I am looking forward to a great year working with a talented Board of Directors who are eager to serve AALNC.
As announced as the business meeting in Pittsburgh, AALNC is looking for new ways to communicate with our members. We have decided to use this blog to provide you with updates, and will be discontinuing Network News. Hopefully you will hear from us more often this way, rather than quarterly via the newsletter. As President, I will be writing to you via the blog, and also plan to invite a few guest bloggers.
Earlier this year AALNC asked you to participate in a short online survey regarding our conference structure. Based on your feedback, recommendations have been made for the Board of Directors to change the format of the National Education Conference for 2011.
The 2011 Conference will be a 1 1/2 day conference, taking place over a weekend. We feel this will be a win-win situation, giving you an opportunity to participate in quality educational offerings with minimal time away from work. The conference will take place in April in Baltimore, which will provide easy access whether you're driving or flying.
It is anticipated that educational offerings will be in 2 tracks - meeting the needs of the beginning LNC and the more seasoned LNC. We hope these changes will provide you with professional development opportunities, in a more convenient and concise time frame. More details will be released as they become available, so stay tuned for further info in the coming months.
If the spring conference is successful, we hope to plan a second educational conference in the fall of 2011, in a location west of the Mississippi.
There is still more to tell - I look forward to updating you soon on the plans for our webinar series, and the incredible progress AALNC has made in our Strategic Alliances! Stay tuned for more info...........
Karen
Karen J. Huff, BSN RN LNCC
AALNC President
Thursday, March 11, 2010
AALNC President's Blog
WELCOME
AALNC has started a President's blog. We are catching up on using technology to enhance our ability to promote communication and our messages about the profession of legal nurse consulting.
Today, we had the first meeting of our new Technology Committee headed by John Flattery. Through efforts started by Cynthia Lacker this year we are looking forward to hosting web based educational program this summer. The committee is very excited and energized and will be posting an update soon, so stay tuned.
See you soon in Pittsburgh.
Suzanne
AALNC has started a President's blog. We are catching up on using technology to enhance our ability to promote communication and our messages about the profession of legal nurse consulting.
Today, we had the first meeting of our new Technology Committee headed by John Flattery. Through efforts started by Cynthia Lacker this year we are looking forward to hosting web based educational program this summer. The committee is very excited and energized and will be posting an update soon, so stay tuned.
See you soon in Pittsburgh.
Suzanne
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Passing of the gavel
Hi
I am looking forward to seeing our members at our National Conference in Pittsburgh March 25-27. Our conference committee lead by Tracy Albee has put together a great program with respected healthcare providers and leaders of our peer legal groups.
I will be passing the gavel to Karen Huff, as our new president. Karen has devoted a great deal to AALNC and our LNCC program over the past years. She is an advocate for Legal Nurse Consulting and will be a great leader of our organization. Sharon K. McQuown will assume the role of President Elect. Sharon taught me to be an LNC and encouraged me to join the Dallas Chapter of AALNC. Life does go in circular paths at times.
I hope to see you in Pittsburgh to chear on our new board.
Regards.
Suzanne
I am looking forward to seeing our members at our National Conference in Pittsburgh March 25-27. Our conference committee lead by Tracy Albee has put together a great program with respected healthcare providers and leaders of our peer legal groups.
I will be passing the gavel to Karen Huff, as our new president. Karen has devoted a great deal to AALNC and our LNCC program over the past years. She is an advocate for Legal Nurse Consulting and will be a great leader of our organization. Sharon K. McQuown will assume the role of President Elect. Sharon taught me to be an LNC and encouraged me to join the Dallas Chapter of AALNC. Life does go in circular paths at times.
I hope to see you in Pittsburgh to chear on our new board.
Regards.
Suzanne
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