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Region 4 Chapters Newsletter

Happy New Year Greetings Chapter Leaders! Each year many of us make resolutions. My list is often the same, be more active, travel, spend time with friends and family, grow in knowledge and I strive each year to continue this. Resolution: a decision or determination to do something. Synonyms: perseverance, tenacity, strength and fortitude. My wish for you all is that your impact in the community is a memorable and lasting one. Seek ways to give your energy to areas that matter to you! Sincerely, Helen Hughes, RN, BSN, CCRN Region 4 CAT . Chesapeake Bay Chapter Delmarva Chapter Mason Dixon Area Chapter Mid-Maryland Chapter Southern Maryland Chapter Blue Ridge Chapter Greater Fredericksburg Area Chapter Greater Richmond Area Chapter Greater Roanoke Valley Chapter Greater Washington Area Chapter Hill City Chapter Monticello Chapter Peninsula Chapter Tidewater Chapter Tri-State Area Chapter East River Mountain North Central WV Chapter

We are Region 4!
Maryland, Virginia, W. Virginia and DC

Contact me with any questions, needs, celebrations, or chapter events.

helenhughesrn@verizon.net

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Circle of Excellence Presidents Awards for Chapters

Step Forward to share your chapter's great work and be recognized for it! Apply for the President's Award for Chapters This application is due no later than 2/15/14.

Planning on attending the Chapter Leadership Development Workshop (LDW) at this year's NTI in Denver? Your Chapter Advisory Team has planned a terrific workshop, again this year, and we want you to be a part of it. Sign up to attend when you register for NTI. Look for class code PC127. Date: Sunday, May 18, 2014 Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Place: Convention Center in the Centennial Ballroom Look for more information regarding the workshop in this month's Chapter Update, which will be emailed the last week of January. See you in Denver!

Upcoming Chapter Events!

March 8th GWACs Spring Spotlight on Advanced Practice. Doubletree Bethesda, Bethesda, MD March 18th GRACs Odyssey Conference, Richmond Marriott Hotel Downtown, Richmond, Virginia March 15th Region 4 Leadership Workshop, AAMC, Annapolis, MD

Happy Anniversary!

Did you know?

You can use the Presidents theme art on printed material such as newsletters, flyers, posters, signs, handouts and announcements.

January:

Blue Ridge 6 years! Tidewater 10 years!

February: Gr. Fredericksburg 25 years! East River Mountain 23 years! March: Gr. Richmond Peninsula 39 years! 12 years!

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Remain in Good Standing!

The deadline is February 15th!
December 31st was the last day of FY2014 -- Quarter 2. As soon as your bank statements are available, please complete and submit your Quarter 2 Financial Report using the online reporting forms. You'll receive an immediate confirmation number verifying receipt of your report. Save the confirmation number and email with your chapter records for 3 years (electronic files are ok). Your confirmation number can be traced, and would be needed if there are problems with your submission. If you've never used the online reporting forms, be sure to watch the instructional how-to webinars in the Chapter Education Room.

Celebrate Certified Nurses!

March 19th!

Adult CCRN Review

AACN is offering an Adult CCRN certification review course as a sevenpart live webinar, beginning Monday, Feb. 17. This comprehensive course helps prospective CCRN candidates prepare for the exam by reaffirming clinical knowledge and removing uncertainty about what to expect. The 2.5-hour sessions feature an interactive learning experience with teacher and peer-to-peer chats, knowledge check questions and support materials. The webinar awards 14.5 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours. The $159 (individual) or $999 (groups up to 30) fee includes 90-day access to this series of webinar recordings. Registration is now open.

FREE ADVERTISING FOR EVENTS! Is your Chapter planning an upcoming conference? I can post it on the Region 4 Facebook page and send the info to our regions chapter leaders to include in their newsletters. Also, don't forget to post your event on the AACN website: Click on Chapters then select Events Calendar

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Did you know?

For short, instructional webinars on the nuts and bolts of managing your chapter go to the Chapter Education Room. The webinars are available 24/7, last no more than 30 minutes, and include a handout in PDF format that can be printed for your reference. Chapter President & President-Elect Boot Camp Chapter Treasurer Boot Camp Quarterly Financial Report Instructions Navigating the Chapter Database Navigation of the AACN Chapter Website

May 17-22 Preconferences May 17-18

Early Bird Registration Ends April 3rd 2014!