http://orna2.affiniscape.com/calendar.cfm Upcoming events for the Oregon Nurses Association en-us http://www.oregonrn.org/cde.cfm?event=284704 <p>Nurse&nbsp;Practitioners of Oregon leadership meeting at the ONA&nbsp;offices.&nbsp; All nurse practitioners are invited to attend.</p> <p>If you plan on attending, please&nbsp;register using the link in the upper right so we can get an estimated head count to accommodate everyone.</p> <p>If you have any questions, contact Melissa Tangedal at (503) 293-0011 ext 323 or <a href="mailto:tangedal@oregonrn.org">by email here</a>.</p> Sat, 17 Jul 2010 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:00 13:00 ONA Headquarters 18765 SW Boones Ferry Rd Suite 200 Tualatin OR 97062 284704 Board Meetings http://www.oregonrn.org/cde.cfm?event=305455 <p>We know you think about it, so what are your thoughts? Two ONA Members &ndash; Brandy Benedict and ONA&nbsp;president Steve Rooney &ndash; are utilizing a year long fellowship program with ANA to ask you what you think about Oregon&rsquo;s Nurses Staffing Law. In concert with ONA&rsquo;s Sue Davidson, the fellows will host a series of forums across the state to discuss nurse staffing and the law here in Oregon. All direct-care RNs are invited to attend the forums and contribute &ndash; what do you think about nurse staffing?</p> <ul> <li><a href="displaycommon.cfm?an=1&amp;subarticlenbr=251">Click here for more details</a></li> </ul> <p>The forum is free to attend, but if you plan on attending PLEASE&nbsp;REGISTER&nbsp;via the link in the upper right so we can get a good idea of how many people will be at the forum and we can accommodate everyone.</p> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:30 20:30 North Bend Community Center Auditorium 2222 Broadway St North Bend OR 97459 305455 Board Meetings http://www.oregonrn.org/cde.cfm?event=305457 <p>We know you think about it, so what are your thoughts? Two ONA Members &ndash; Brandy Benedict and ONA&nbsp;president Steve Rooney &ndash; are utilizing a year long fellowship program with ANA to ask you what you think about Oregon&rsquo;s Nurses Staffing Law. In concert with ONA&rsquo;s Sue Davidson, the fellows will host a series of forums across the state to discuss nurse staffing and the law here in Oregon. All direct-care RNs are invited to attend the forums and contribute &ndash; what do you think about nurse staffing?</p> <ul> <li><a href="displaycommon.cfm?an=1&amp;subarticlenbr=251">Click here for more details</a></li> </ul> <p>The forum is free to attend, but if you plan on attending PLEASE&nbsp;REGISTER&nbsp;via the link in the upper right so we can get a good idea of how many people will be at the forum and we can accommodate everyone.</p> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:30 20:30 Washington Park Center 2025 Washington St Eugene OR 97405 305457 Board Meetings http://www.oregonrn.org/cde.cfm?event=313031 <p>OR Gestational Diabetes: Diagnosis to Delivery and Beyond Seminar</p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" href="http://pesihealthcare.com/search/detail/index.asp?eventid=44879&amp;seminar=Gestational+Diabetes%3A+Diagnosis+to+Delivery+and+Beyond&amp;sessionid">Click here for details and registration</a></li> </ul> <h2>Course Description:</h2> <p>While considered a complication of pregnancy, gestational diabetes need not adversely affect the mother or fetus. It is one of the most treatable conditions to occur during pregnancy. Successful care is the result of a partnership between the patient and her health care team. Julie (Slocum) Daley, an expert in the field of gestational diabetes, is excited to share her insights regarding a variety of crucial topics including: <br /> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li type="square">Diagnostic Tests</li> <li type="square">Maternal &amp; Fetal Implications</li> <li type="square">Patient Educational Needs</li> <li type="square">Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose</li> <li type="square">Nutrition/Exercise</li> <li type="square">The Latest in Medication Management</li> <li type="square">Contemporary Products &amp; Technology</li> <li type="square">Timing and Route of Delivery</li> <li type="square">Postpartum Care for Mother &amp; Baby</li> <li type="square">Preventing Type 2 Diabetes</li> </ul> <p>Evidence-based practice recommendations will be combined with beneficial real-world examples throughout this engaging, information-packed day. You are guaranteed to leave this educational event with a comprehensive understanding of gestational diabetes, the most up-to-date treatment recommendations, and valuable resources that will be useful in your practice setting.</p> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:00 15:30 EMBASSY SUITES PORTLAND AIRPORT 7900 NE 82ND AVE Portland OR 97220 313031 Non-ONA sponsored events/trainings http://www.oregonrn.org/cde.cfm?event=314007 <p>We know you think about it, so what are your thoughts? Two ONA Members &ndash; Brandy Benedict and ONA president Steve Rooney &ndash; are utilizing a year long fellowship program with ANA to ask you what you think about Oregon&rsquo;s Nurses Staffing Law. In concert with ONA&rsquo;s Sue Davidson, the fellows will host a series of forums across the state to discuss nurse staffing and the law here in Oregon. All direct-care RNs are invited to attend the forums and contribute &ndash; what do you think about nurse staffing?</p> <ul> <li><a href="displaycommon.cfm?an=1&amp;subarticlenbr=251">Click here for more details</a> and other forum dates and locations</li> </ul> <p>The forum is free to attend, but if you plan on attending PLEASE&nbsp;REGISTER&nbsp;via the link in the upper right so we can get a good idea of how many people will be at the forum and we can accommodate everyone.</p> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:30 20:30 Columbia Hall, Clatsop CC Room 219 1651 Lexington Ave Astoria OR 97103-9501 314007 Non-ONA sponsored events/trainings http://www.oregonrn.org/cde.cfm?event=305573 <p>We know you think about it, so what are your thoughts? Two ONA Members &ndash; Brandy Benedict and ONA&nbsp;president Steve Rooney &ndash; are utilizing a year long fellowship program with ANA to ask you what you think about Oregon&rsquo;s Nurses Staffing Law. In concert with ONA&rsquo;s Sue Davidson, the fellows will host a series of forums across the state to discuss nurse staffing and the law here in Oregon. All direct-care RNs are invited to attend the forums and contribute &ndash; what do you think about nurse staffing?</p> <ul> <li><a href="displaycommon.cfm?an=1&amp;subarticlenbr=251">Click here for more details</a></li> </ul> <p>The forum is free to attend, but if you plan on attending PLEASE&nbsp;REGISTER&nbsp;via the link in the upper right so we can get a good idea of how many people will be at the forum and we can accommodate everyone.</p> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:30 20:30 Pringle Hall Community Center 606 Church St Salem OR 97301 305573 Non-ONA sponsored events/trainings http://www.oregonrn.org/cde.cfm?event=305574 <p>We know you think about it, so what are your thoughts? Two ONA Members &ndash; Brandy Benedict and ONA&nbsp;president&nbsp;Steve Rooney &ndash; are utilizing a year long fellowship program with ANA to ask you what you think about Oregon&rsquo;s Nurses Staffing Law. In concert with ONA&rsquo;s Sue Davidson, the fellows will host a series of forums across the state to discuss nurse staffing and the law here in Oregon. All direct-care RNs are invited to attend the forums and contribute &ndash; what do you think about nurse staffing?</p> <ul> <li><a href="displaycommon.cfm?an=1&amp;subarticlenbr=251">Click here for more details</a> and dates and locations of other forums</li> </ul> <p>The forum is free to attend, but if you plan on attending PLEASE&nbsp;REGISTER&nbsp;via the link in the upper right so we can get a good idea of how many people will be at the forum and we can accommodate everyone.</p> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:30 20:30 Kaiser Town Hall 3704 N Interstate Ave Portland OR 97227 305574 Non-ONA sponsored events/trainings http://www.oregonrn.org/cde.cfm?event=282225 <p>Meeting of the National Federation of Nurses leadership.</p> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00 00:00 Chicago IL 282225 Board Meetings http://www.oregonrn.org/cde.cfm?event=316400 <h1>AFL-CIO Summer School</h1> <p>The OR AFL-CIO Summer School, held at the UO Campus in Eugene on August 6-8, offers many stimulating, informative classes and workshops on key issues for union leaders and activists. It also provides an excellent opportunity to connect with other union leaders from across the state.</p> <p>Summer school also features a picnic, &quot;Dancing with the Union All-Stars,&quot; labor films, and an address by OR AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain. Those who attend will leave better informed, inspired, and prepared to serve and represent their members more effectively.</p> <ul> <li>Click here for the LERC website with more details <a target="_blank" href="http://www.uoregon.edu/~lerc/">http://www.uoregon.edu/~lerc/</a></li> </ul> Fri, 06 Aug 2010 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00 00:00 UO Campus Eugene OR 316400 Non-ONA sponsored events/trainings http://www.oregonrn.org/cde.cfm?event=312046 <h1>2nd International Swine Flu Conference in Washington, DC</h1> <p>Conference August 19-20, 2010&nbsp;and workshop on August 20, 2010. Delegates are coming from US, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific.</p> <p>In addition to insightful presentations and dynamic panel discussions, you can also choose from over 30 concurrent breakout sessions that includes:</p> <ul> <li>Breakout 1. Mass Fatality Management Planning</li> <li>Breakout 2. Psychological Issues</li> <li>Breakout 3. Business Continuity Planning</li> <li>Breakout 4. Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government Planning</li> <li>Breakout 5. Emergency Management Services</li> <li>Breakout 6. Law Enforcement Agencies</li> <li>Breakout 7. First Responders: Fire Department</li> <li>Breakout 8. First Responders: Public Works</li> <li>Breakout 9. 911 Call Center Services</li> <li>Breakout 10. Hospital and Emergency Medical Services</li> <li>Breakout 11. Workplace Planning</li> <li>Breakout 12. School/University Pandemic Planning</li> <li>Breakout 13. Airlines, Travel, Airport, Quarantine and Border Health Services</li> <li>Breakout 14. Infectious Medical Waste</li> <li>Breakout 15. Swine Flu: Agriculture Perspective &amp; Interventions</li> <li>and many more.</li> </ul> <p>For more information on the event, please visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.new-fields.com/2ndISFC">http://www.new-fields.com/2ndISFC</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00 00:00 Washington DC 312046 Non-ONA sponsored events/trainings