Idaho Nurses Association

Are you looking for a simple yet significant way to get involved with the Idaho Nurses Association (INA)?

Support our mission to advance the nursing profession in Idaho by joining the Membership Committee. Because INA is a volunteer organization we rely on the active participation of our members to remain strong and vibrant. If you would like to help shape the future of INA, the professional association for RNs in Idaho, by participating on the Membership Committee, please contact Michelle Pearson-Smith, INA President, at mdawnina@gmail.com. A wide range of other volunteer opportunities are also available.

What's New

New Federal Government Healthcare Website Launched: www.healthcare.gov, is a new online tool to connect consumers with information and resources to help them access quality and affordable coverage. Features from the website include information consumer rights and benefits listed under the Affordable Care Act, timelines when new programs under the new law will take effect, and an insurance finder tool to help visitors find private and public insurance options.
Free Educational Tools: The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) recently released its June 2010 issue of Needle Tips, for all health professionals who give vaccines. Also available is Vaccinate Adults, an abbreviated version of Needle Tips (with the pediatric content removed) for those who work only with adult patients.
New ANA President Shares Her Vision: Profile of new ANA President Karen Daley in Nurseweek|Nursing Spectrum.
INA Annual Conference: Your input is requested as we begin planning for our next conference. Click here to respond - thank you in advance for your input and support!
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has issued its Call for Abstracts for the upcoming conference Nurses Driving Access, Quality and Health, to be held from May 2-8, 2011 in Valletta, Malta. The ICN Conference Website is http://icn2011.ch/.

Survey on Political Involvement of Advanced Practice Nurses: Ohio Nurses Association Health Policy Council member Margaret (Peggy) Halter PhD, PMHCNS, Associate Professor in the graduate nursing program at the University of Akron, requests APNs to take this short survey (less than 10 minutes) as part of a research project that looks at political involvement in advanced practice nurses.
RNs and a Greener Idaho Educational Series - Air Module Now Available! The second in a series of online educational modules available to members of INA that examines Idaho land, water, air and workplace issues related to a Greener Idaho, including strategies for making where you live and work a greener environment. RNs and a Greener Idaho CAN make a difference!

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